PCF / High Income Securities Fund - تصريحات هيئة الأوراق المالية والبورصات، التقرير السنوي، بيان الوكيل

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LEI 25RM533JWPQG19PQ1G87
CIK 810943
SEC Filings
All companies that sell securities in the United States must register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and file reports on a regular basis. These reports include company annual reports (10K, 10Q), news updates (8K), investor presentations (found in 8Ks), insider trades (form 4), ownership reports (13D, and 13G), and reports related to the specific securities sold, such as registration statements and prospectus. This page shows recent SEC filings related to High Income Securities Fund
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توفر هذه الصفحة قائمة كاملة ومرتبة ترتيبًا زمنيًا لتصريحات هيئة الأوراق المالية والبورصات، باستثناء تصريحات الملكية التي نقدمها في مكان آخر.
December 16, 2024 CORRESP

1271 Avenue of the Americas |New York, NY 10020

1271 Avenue of the Americas |New York, NY 10020 blankrome.com December 16, 2024 FILED VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549-4720 Attn: Jaea Hahn Re: High Income Securities Fund Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A Dear Ms. Hahn: On behalf of the High Income Securities Fund (the “Fund”), this letter is in

December 16, 2024 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A

SCHEDULE 14A (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 Section 240.

November 27, 2024 PRE 14A

SCHEDULE 14A

SCHEDULE 14A (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: [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 Section 240.

November 8, 2024 EX-99.(A)(1)(II)

Letter of Transmittal to Tender Common Shares of Beneficial Interest HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase dated November 8, 2024

Exhibit 99.(a)(1)(ii) Letter of Transmittal to Tender Common Shares of Beneficial Interest of HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase dated November 8, 2024 The undersigned represents that I (we) have full authority to surrender without restriction the certificate(s) listed below. You are hereby authorized and instructed to deliver to the address indicated below (unless other

November 8, 2024 SC TO-I

As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on November 8, 2024 U.S. 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 HI

As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on November 8, 2024 U.S. 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 HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND (Name of Subject Company (Issuer) and Filing Person (Offeror)) Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, Without Par Value (Titl

November 8, 2024 EX-99.A)(1)(IV)

OFFER BY HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND TO PURCHASE FOR CASH UP TO 10,675,000 OF THE FUND’S ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING COMMON SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

Exhibit 99.(a)(1)(iv) OFFER BY HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND TO PURCHASE FOR CASH UP TO 10,675,000 OF THE FUND’S ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING COMMON SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST THE OFFER AND WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M., NEW YORK CITY TIME, ON DECEMBER 9, 2024 OR SUCH LATER DATE TO WHICH THE OFFER IS EXTENDED (THE “TERMINATION DATE”). THIS OFFER IS NOT CONDITIONED ON ANY MINIMUM NUMBER OF

November 8, 2024 EX-99.(A)(1)(I)

OFFER TO PURCHASE FOR CASH (THE “OFFER”) HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND (THE “FUND”) 615 East Michigan Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 (800) 236-6954 UP TO 10,675,000 OF ITS ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING COMMON SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST, WITHOUT PAR VALU

Exhibit 99.(a)(1)(i) OFFER TO PURCHASE FOR CASH (THE “OFFER”) BY HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND (THE “FUND”) 615 East Michigan Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 (800) 236-6954 UP TO 10,675,000 OF ITS ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING COMMON SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST, WITHOUT PAR VALUE (THE “SHARES”) THE OFFER AND WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M., NEW YORK CITY TIME, ON DECEMBER 9, 2024, UNLESS THE

November 8, 2024 EX-99.(A)(5)(I)

High Income Securities Fund Announces Results of Special Meeting and Commencement of Tender Offer

High Income Securities Fund Announces Results of Special Meeting and Commencement of Tender Offer November 8, 2024 - High Income Securities Fund (the “Fund”) (NYSE: PCF) announced that at special meeting of shareholders today, shareholders approved all proposals except a proposal to amend the Fund’s Declaration of Trust to eliminate the requirement that a proposal to convert the Fund to an open-end mutual fund be submitted to shareholders under certain circumstances.

November 8, 2024 EX-99.(A)(1)(V)

HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND 615 East Michigan Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

Exhibit 99.(a)(1)(v) HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND 615 East Michigan Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 DEAR SHAREHOLDER: The Board of Trustees of High Income Securities Fund (the “Fund”) has authorized a tender offer for common shares of beneficial interest of the Fund. Accordingly, the Fund is hereby commencing an offer to purchase up to 10,675,000 of the Fund’s outstanding common shares of benefic

November 8, 2024 EX-FILING FEES

Calculation of Filing Fee Tables SC TO-I (Form Type) HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Transaction Valuation

EX - FILING FEES Calculation of Filing Fee Tables SC TO-I (Form Type) HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Transaction Valuation Transaction Valuation Fee rate Amount of Filing Fee Fees to Be Paid $ 74,618,250 (a) 0.

November 8, 2024 EX-99.(A)(1)(III)

OFFER BY HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND TO PURCHASE FOR CASH UP TO 10,675,000 OF THE FUND’S ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING COMMON SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

Exhibit 99.(a)(1)(iii) OFFER BY HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND TO PURCHASE FOR CASH UP TO 10,675,000 OF THE FUND’S ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING COMMON SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST THE OFFER AND WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M., NEW YORK CITY TIME, ON DECEMBER 9, 2024 OR SUCH LATER DATE TO WHICH THE OFFER IS EXTENDED (THE “TERMINATION DATE”). THIS OFFER IS NOT CONDITIONED ON ANY MINIMUM NUMBER OF

October 3, 2024 SC 13G/A

PCF / High Income Securities Fund / SIT INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES INC - AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1 *) High Income Securities Fund (PCF) (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 42968F108 (CUSIP Number) September 30, 2024 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant t

October 2, 2024 SC 13G

PCF / High Income Securities Fund / Thomas J. Herzfeld Advisors, Inc. Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 High Income Securities Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 42968F108 (CUSIP Number(s)) 9/25/2024 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

September 13, 2024 CORRESP

1271 Avenue of the Americas |New York, NY 10020

1271 Avenue of the Americas |New York, NY 10020 blankrome.com September 13, 2024 FILED VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549-4720 Attn: Seamus O’Brien Re: High Income Securities Fund Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A Dear Mr. O’Brien: On behalf of the High Income Securities Fund (the “Fund”), this lett

September 13, 2024 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A

SCHEDULE 14A (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 Section 240.

August 28, 2024 PRE 14A

SCHEDULE 14A

SCHEDULE 14A (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: [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 Section 240.

July 11, 2024 424B3

High Income Securities Fund 17,530,463 Rights for 17,530,463 Shares of Beneficial Interest

High Income Securities Fund 17,530,463 Rights for 17,530,463 Shares of Beneficial Interest High Income Securities Fund (the “Fund”) is issuing non-transferable rights (“Rights”) to its holders of record of shares of beneficial interest (“Shares”) (such holders hereinafter referred to as “Shareholders”), which Rights will allow Shareholders to subscribe for new Shares (the “Offering”).

November 17, 2023 CORRESP

APPENDIX A

1271 Avenue of the Americas |New York, NY 10020 blankrome.com November 17, 2023 FILED VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549-4720 Attn: Timothy Worthington Re: High Income Securities Fund Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A Dear Mr. Worthington: On behalf of the High Income Securities Fund (the “Fund”), t

November 17, 2023 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A (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 [ ] C

SCHEDULE 14A (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 Section 240.

November 3, 2023 PRE 14A

SCHEDULE 14A

SCHEDULE 14A (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: [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 Section 240.

September 21, 2023 SC 13G

TGVC / TG Venture Acquisition Corp - Class A / Putnam High Income Securities Fund - STATEMENT OF ACQUISITION OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP Passive Investment

SC 13G 1 hisf-sc13g.htm STATEMENT OF ACQUISITION OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* (Name of Issuer) TG Venture Acquisition Corp. (Title of Class of Securities) Common Stock (CUSIP Number) 87251T109 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) 8/17/2023 C

June 7, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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): May 11, 2023 HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Massachusetts 811-05133 04-6562068 (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employ

June 7, 2023 EX-99.1

Stockholders Of First Trust Dynamic Europe Equity Income Fund File Lawsuit To Enforce Voting Results For Election of Trustees

Stockholders Of First Trust Dynamic Europe Equity Income Fund File Lawsuit To Enforce Voting Results For Election of Trustees Saddle Brook, NJ – May 11, 2023 – Bulldog Investors LLP, Special Opportunities Fund, Inc.

February 2, 2023 NPORT-EX

Statement of Assets & Liabilities Location

High Income Securities Fund Portfolio of Investments November 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Value INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 61.

October 28, 2022 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A

SCHEDULE 14A (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 Section 240.

July 27, 2022 NPORT-EX

Principal Amount

High Income Securities Fund Portfolio of Investments May 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares Value INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 56.

January 31, 2022 CORRESP

High Income Securities Fund 615 East Michigan Street Milwaukee, WI 53202

High Income Securities Fund 615 East Michigan Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 January 31, 2022 VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION Christina Fettig United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street N.

January 28, 2022 NPORT-EX

Statement of Assets & Liabilities Location

High Income Securities Fund Portfolio of Investments November 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Value COMMON STOCKS - 39.

November 2, 2021 CORRESP

1271 Avenue of the Americas |New York, NY 10020

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm 1271 Avenue of the Americas |New York, NY 10020 blankrome.com November 2, 2021 FILED VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549-4720 Attn: Jaea F. Hahn Re: High Income Securities Fund Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A Dear Ms. Hahn: On behalf of the High Income Securities Fund (the “

November 2, 2021 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A

SCHEDULE 14A (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 Section 240.

October 21, 2021 PRE 14A

SCHEDULE 14A

PRE 14A 1 hiscpre14a.htm PRELIMINARY PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A (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: [X] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commis

August 26, 2021 CORRESP

1271 Avenue of the Americas |New York, NY 10020

1271 Avenue of the Americas |New York, NY 10020 blankrome.com August 26, 2021 FILED VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549-4720 Attn: Jaea F. Hahn Re: High Income Securities Fund Registration Statement on Form N-2 File No. 333-257397/ 811-05133 Dear Ms. Hahn: On behalf of High Income Securities Fund (

July 29, 2021 NPORT-EX

Statement of Assets & Liabilities Location

High Income Securities Fund Portfolio of Investments May 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Value INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 55.

January 28, 2021 NPORT-EX

Statement of Assets & Liabilities Location

High Income Securities Fund Portfolio of Investments November 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Value INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 63.

December 11, 2020 CORRESP

High Income Securities Fund

High Income Securities Fund December 11, 2020 FILED VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Division of Investment Management U.

September 21, 2020 DEF 14A

- DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT

SCHEDULE 14A (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 Section 240.

July 29, 2020 NPORT-EX

- NPORT-EX

High Income Securities Fund Portfolio of Investments May 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Value INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 77.

February 13, 2020 SC 13G/A

42968F108 / High Income Securities Fund / RIVERNORTH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC - SCHEDULE 13G/A (AMENDMENT NO. 1) Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 sc13ga020720.htm SCHEDULE 13G/A (AMENDMENT NO. 1) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* High Income Securities Fund (Name of Issuer) Common (Title of Class of Securities) 42968F108 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2019 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the a

January 28, 2020 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew Dakos, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew Dakos, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of High Income Securities 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 the period co

January 28, 2020 N-Q

PCF / Putnam High Income Securities Fund N-Q - Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - QUARTERLY NOTICE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

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 811-05133 High Income Securities Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 615 East Michigan Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Andrew Dakos

December 10, 2019 SC 13G/A

PCF / Putnam High Income Securities Fund / Advisors Asset Management, Inc. - FORM 13G/A Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO. 1 )* High Income Securities Fund - (NAME OF ISSUER) Common Stock - (TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES) 42968F108 - (CUSIP NUMBER) November 30, 2019 - (DATE OF EVENT WHICH REQUIRES FILING OF THIS STATEMENT) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant

August 9, 2019 SC 13G

PCF / Putnam High Income Securities Fund / Advisors Asset Management, Inc. - SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO. )* High Income Securities Fund - (NAME OF ISSUER) Common Stock - (TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES) 42968F108 - (CUSIP NUMBER) July 31, 2019 - (DATE OF EVENT WHICH REQUIRES FILING OF THIS STATEMENT) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to whi

July 29, 2019 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A

SCHEDULE 14A (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 Section 240.

July 29, 2019 CORRESP

(212) 885-5442

Phone: (212) 885-5442 Fax: (212) 885-5001 Email: [email protected] July 29, 2019 FILED VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549-4720 Attn: Ms. Jaea Hahn Re: High Income Securities Fund Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A Dear Ms. Hahn: On behalf of the High Income Securities Fund (the “Fund”), this le

July 22, 2019 N-Q

PCF / Putnam High Income Securities Fund N-Q - Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - QUARTERLY NOTICE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

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 811-05133 High Income Securities Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 615 East Michigan Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Andrew Dakos

July 22, 2019 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew Dakos, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew Dakos, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of High Income Securities 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 the period co

July 12, 2019 CORRESP

July 12, 2019

1271 Avenue of the Americas |New York, NY 10020 blankrome.com Phone: (212) 885-5442 Fax: (212) 885-5001 Email: [email protected] July 12, 2019 VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: High Income Securities Fund Preliminary Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A Notice of Filing To Whom it May Concern

July 12, 2019 PRE 14A

SCHEDULE 14A (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 [ ] C

SCHEDULE 14A (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: [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 Section 240.

April 10, 2019 SC 13G/A

PCF / Putnam High Income Securities Fund / Karpus Management, Inc. Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 PCFG1.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13 G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) * High Income Securities Fund (PCF) (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 42968F108 (CUSIP Number) March 31, 2019 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate t

March 19, 2019 SC TO-I/A

PCF / Putnam High Income Securities Fund AMENDED-ISSUER TENDER OFFER STATEMENT

As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 19, 2019 U.S. 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. 1) HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND (Name of Subject Company (Issuer) and Filing Person (Offeror)) Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, Without

February 14, 2019 SC 13G

PCF / Putnam High Income Securities Fund / RIVERNORTH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC - SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* High Income Securities Fund (Name of Issuer) Common (Title of Class of Securities) 42968F108 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2018 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Sc

February 14, 2019 SC 13G

PCF / Putnam High Income Securities Fund / Karpus Management, Inc. Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13 G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) * High Income Securities Fund (PCF) (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 42968F108 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2018 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to

February 8, 2019 EX-99.(A)(1)(III)

OFFER BY HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND TO PURCHASE FOR CASH UP TO 55% OF THE FUND’S OUTSTANDING SHARES OF COMMON STOCK

Exhibit 99.(a)(1)(iii) OFFER BY HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND TO PURCHASE FOR CASH UP TO 55% OF THE FUND’S OUTSTANDING SHARES OF COMMON STOCK THE OFFER AND WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M., NEW YORK CITY TIME, ON MARCH 15, 2019 OR SUCH LATER DATE TO WHICH THE OFFER IS EXTENDED (THE “TERMINATION DATE”). THIS OFFER IS NOT CONDITIONED ON ANY MINIMUM NUMBER OF SHARES BEING TENDERED, BUT IS SUB

February 8, 2019 EX-99.(A)(1)(IV)

OFFER BY HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND TO PURCHASE FOR CASH UP TO 55% OF THE FUND’S OUTSTANDING SHARES OF COMMON STOCK

Exhibit 99.(a)(1)(iv) OFFER BY HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND TO PURCHASE FOR CASH UP TO 55% OF THE FUND’S OUTSTANDING SHARES OF COMMON STOCK THE OFFER AND WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M., NEW YORK CITY TIME, ON MARCH 15, 2019 OR SUCH LATER DATE TO WHICH THE OFFER IS EXTENDED (THE “TERMINATION DATE”). THIS OFFER IS NOT CONDITIONED ON ANY MINIMUM NUMBER OF SHARES BEING TENDERED, BUT IS SUBJ

February 8, 2019 SC TO-I

PCF / Putnam High Income Securities Fund ISSUER TENDER OFFER STATEMENT

SC TO-I 1 highinc-secsctoi.htm ISSUER TENDER OFFER STATEMENT As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on February 8, 2019 U.S. 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 HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND (Name of Subject Company (Issuer) and Filing Person (Offeror))

February 8, 2019 EX-99.(A)(1)(II)

Letter of Transmittal to Tender Shares of Common Stock HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase dated February 8, 2019

Exhibit 99.(a)(1)(ii) Letter of Transmittal to Tender Shares of Common Stock of HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase dated February 8, 2019 The undersigned represents that I (we) have full authority to surrender without restriction the certificate(s) listed below. You are hereby authorized and instructed to deliver to the address indicated below (unless otherwise instructe

February 8, 2019 EX-99.(A)(1)(I)

OFFER TO PURCHASE FOR CASH (THE “OFFER”) HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND (THE “FUND”) 615 East Michigan Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 (888) 898-4107 UP TO 55% OF ITS ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING COMMON SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST, WITHOUT PAR VALUE (THE

Exhibit 99.(a)(1)(i) OFFER TO PURCHASE FOR CASH (THE “OFFER”) BY HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND (THE “FUND”) 615 East Michigan Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 (888) 898-4107 UP TO 55% OF ITS ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING COMMON SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST, WITHOUT PAR VALUE (THE “SHARES”) THE OFFER AND WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M., NEW YORK CITY TIME, ON MARCH 15, 2019, UNLESS THE OFFER IS

February 8, 2019 EX-99.(A)(1)(V)

HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND 615 East Michigan Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

Exhibit 99.(a)(1)(v) HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND 615 East Michigan Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 DEAR STOCKHOLDER: At a meeting held on December 5, 2018, the Board of Trustees of High Income Securities Fund (the “Fund”) voted to conduct a tender offer for shares of the Fund’s common stock. Accordingly, the Fund is hereby commencing an offer to purchase up to 7,111,696 of the Fund’s outstanding

January 24, 2019 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew Dakos, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew Dakos, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of High Income Securities 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 the period co

January 24, 2019 N-Q

PCF / Putnam High Income Securities Fund QUARTERLY NOTICE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q 1 high-incnq.htm QUARTERLY NOTICE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS 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 811-05133 High Income Securities Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 615 East Michigan Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 (Addr

December 13, 2018 DEF 14A

PCF / Putnam High Income Securities Fund DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) High Income Securities Fund (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) (1) Amount Previously Paid: (2) Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.: (3) Filing Party: (4) Date Filed: High Income Securities Fund

December 4, 2018 PRE 14A

PCF / Putnam High Income Securities Fund AMENDED-PRELIMINARY PROXY STATEMENT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) High Income Securities Fund (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) (1) Amount Previously Paid: (2) Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.: (3) Filing Party: (4) Date Filed: High Income Securities Fund

October 15, 2018 PRE 14A

PCF / Putnam High Income Securities Fund PRELIMINARY PROXY STATEMENT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) High Income Securities Fund (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box): (1) Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies: (2) Aggregate number o

July 19, 2018 N-Q

PCF / Putnam High Income Securities Fund PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q 1 ahighincomesecurities.htm PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND 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: (811-05133) Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Putnam High Income Securities Fund Address of principal executive off

July 19, 2018 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

Certifications I, Jonathan S. Horwitz, the Principal Executive Officer of the funds listed on Attachment A, certify that: 1. I have reviewed each report on Form N-Q of the funds listed on Attachment A: 2. Based on my knowledge, each report does not contain any untrue statements of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances

June 29, 2018 SC 13D/A

PCF / Putnam High Income Securities Fund / Bulldog Investors, LLC Activist Investment

SCHEDULE 13D/A DATE OF EVENT WHICH REQUIRES FILING OF THIS STATEMENT 6/28/18 1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON Bulldog Investors, LLC 2. CHECK THE BOX IF MEMBER OF A GROUP a[ ] b[ ] 3. SEC USE ONLY 4. SOURCE OF FUNDS WC 5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) AND 2(e) [ ] 6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION DE 7. SOLE VOTING POWER 1,114,066 8. SHARED VOTING

June 29, 2018 EX-99.A

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AGREEMENT This Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of the 26th day of June, 2018, by and among Putnam High Income Securities Fund (the “Fund”), Putnam Investment Management, LLC (“Putnam Management” and together with the Fund, the “Fund Parties”), Bulldog Investors, LLC (“Bulldog Investors”), the funds set forth on Appendix A to this Agreement for which an affiliate of Bulldog Investors serves as general partner (the “Bulldog Private Funds”), including Full Value Partners, L.

April 17, 2018 DEFA14A

PCF / Putnam High Income Securities Fund PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND

ahisdefr14a.htm The Putnam Funds April 2018 Dear Shareholder: Your investment in Putnam High Income Securities Fund is threatened and needs prompt action from you. Your fund is the target of a takeover attempt by a well-known dissident firm named Bulldog Investors, LLC (Bulldog). This takeover attempt is expected during the April 27, 2018 annual meeting of shareholders. Bulldog intends to elect al

April 9, 2018 DEFA14A

PCF / Putnam High Income Securities Fund PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND

DEFA14A 1 ahisdefa14a.htm PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND April 2018 Dear Shareholder: We need your vote. We are writing to request your prompt attention to an urgent matter affecting your investment in Putnam High Income Securities Fund. As we described in previous communications, your fund is the target of a takeover attempt by a well-known dissident firm named Bulldog Investors, LLC (“Bulldo

April 2, 2018 DEFA14A

PCF / Putnam High Income Securities Fund PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND

ahisdefa14a.htm April 2018 Dear Shareholder: We are writing to request your prompt attention to an urgent matter affecting Putnam High Income Securities Fund. Your fund is the target of a takeover attempt by a well-known dissident firm named Bulldog Investors, LLC (“Bulldog”). This attempt is expected to take place at the April 27, 2018 annual meeting ofshareholders. Bulldog intends to elect alter

March 26, 2018 DEFA14A

PCF / Putnam High Income Securities Fund PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND

ahisdefa14a.htm - The Putnam Funds March 2018 Dear Shareholder: We urge you, as a shareholder of Putnam High Income Securities Fund, to vote today in favor of retaining the current Putnam Investments Board of Trustees. Voting for the Board of Trustees protects your investment from the threat of takeover Your fund is the target of a takeover attempt by a well-known dissident firm named Bulldog Inve

March 22, 2018 DEFA14A

PCF / Putnam High Income Securities Fund PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND

ahisdefa14a.htm PUTNAM CLOSED-END PROXY UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (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: / / Prelimin

March 12, 2018 DEFA14A

PCF / Putnam High Income Securities Fund PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND

March 13, 2018 Dear Shareholder: We are writing to you on behalf of the Board of Trustees because a well-known dissident firm named Bulldog Investors, LLC (“Bulldog”) is seeking to take over the Board of Putnam HighIncome Securities Fund, a fund in which you hold shares.

March 12, 2018 DEFR14A

PCF / Putnam High Income Securities Fund PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND

ahisdefr14a.htm PUTNAM CLOSED-END PROXY UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (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: / / Prelimin

March 5, 2018 DEFC14A

PCF / Putnam High Income Securities Fund DEFC14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO.

March 1, 2018 DEF 14A

PCF / Putnam High Income Securities Fund PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND

ahisdef14a.htm PUTNAM CLOSED-END PROXY UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (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: / / Prelimina

March 1, 2018 CORRESP

PCF / Putnam High Income Securities Fund CORRESP

bhisdef14altr.htm March 1, 2018 Yana Dobkin Guss T +1 617 951 7109 [email protected] Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Attn: Jaea Hahn Re: Comments on Preliminary Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A (File No. 811-05133), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) on February 16, 2018 (the “Proxy Statement”), of Putnam High Income S

February 16, 2018 PRE 14A

PUTNAM CLOSED-END PROXY

ahispre14a.htm PUTNAM CLOSED-END PROXY UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (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: / X / Prelimi

February 16, 2018 COVER

Putnam Investments

bhispre14altr.htm Putnam Investments One Post Office Square Boston, MA 02109 February 16, 2018 BY EDGAR Filing Desk Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 RE: Preliminary Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A for Putnam High Income Securities Fund Dear Ladies and Gentleman: On behalf of the closed-end registered investment company Putnam High Income Securities Fund (the

January 25, 2018 N-Q

Putnam High Income Securities Fund - PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND

N-Q 1 ahighincomesecurities.htm PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND 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: (811-05133) Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Putnam High Income Securities Fund Address of principal executive off

January 25, 2018 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

b061certifications.htm Certifications I, Jonathan S. Horwitz, the Principal Executive Officer of the funds listed on Attachment A, certify that: 1. I have reviewed each report on Form N-Q of the funds listed on Attachment A: 2. Based on my knowledge, each report does not contain any untrue statements of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in ligh

July 28, 2017 N-Q

Putnam High Income Securities Fund - PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND

ahighincomesecurities.htm 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: (811-05133) Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Putnam High Income Securities Fund Address of principal executive offices: One Post Office Square, Boston, Mas

July 28, 2017 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

b061certifications.htm Certifications I, Jonathan S. Horwitz, the Principal Executive Officer of the funds listed on Attachment A, certify that: 1. I have reviewed each report on Form N-Q of the funds listed on Attachment A: 2. Based on my knowledge, each report does not contain any untrue statements of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in ligh

April 24, 2017 DEFA14A

Putnam High Income Securities Fund PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND

ahisdefa14a.htm PUTNAM CLOSED-END PROXY UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (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: / / Prelimin

April 11, 2017 DEFA14A

Putnam High Income Securities Fund PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND

PUTNAM CLOSED-END PROXY UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (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.

April 10, 2017 DEFA14A

Putnam High Income Securities Fund PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND

ahisdefa14a.htm April 10, 2017 Dear Shareholder: We are writing to you on behalf of the Putnam Investments Board of Trustees because a well-known dissident firm named Bulldog Investors, LLC (?Bulldog?) is seeking to take over the Board of Putnam High Income Securities Fund, a fund in which you hold shares. Bulldog?s self-serving agenda could harm the interests of long-term shareholders like you fo

March 27, 2017 DEFA14A

Putnam High Income Securities Fund PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND

ahisdefa14a.htm PUTNAM CLOSED-END PROXY UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (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: / / Prelimin

March 23, 2017 CORRESP

Putnam High Income Securities Fund ESP

acefsorresp.htm March 23, 2017 Jeffrey R. Katz T + 617 951-7072 [email protected] VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Attn: Jaea Hahn, Senior Counsel Re: Preliminary Proxy Statements of Bulldog Investors, LLC for Putnam High Income Securities Fund (File No. 811-05133), Putnam Municipal Opportunities Trust (File No. 811- 07626), and Putnam Man

March 22, 2017 DEF 14A

Putnam High Income Securities Fund PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND

ahisdef14a.htm PUTNAM CLOSED-END PROXY UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (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: / / Prelimina

March 8, 2017 PRE 14A

Putnam High Income Securities Fund PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND

ahispre14a.htm PUTNAM CLOSED-END PROXY UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (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: / X / Prelimi

January 26, 2017 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

b061certifications.htm Certifications I, Jonathan S. Horwitz, the Principal Executive Officer of the funds listed on Attachment A, certify that: 1. I have reviewed each report on Form N-Q of the funds listed on Attachment A: 2. Based on my knowledge, each report does not contain any untrue statements of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in ligh

January 26, 2017 N-Q

Putnam High Income Securities Fund PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

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: (811-05133) Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Putnam High Income Securities Fund Address of principal executive offices: One Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02109 Name and

July 28, 2016 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

b061certifications.htm Certifications I, Jonathan S. Horwitz, the Principal Executive Officer of the funds listed on Attachment A, certify that: 1. I have reviewed each report on Form N-Q of the funds listed on Attachment A: 2. Based on my knowledge, each report does not contain any untrue statements of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in ligh

July 28, 2016 N-Q

Putnam High Income Securities Fund PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

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: (811-05133) Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Putnam High Income Securities Fund Address of principal executive offices: One Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02109 Name and

June 30, 2016 CORRESP

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016 By EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20549 Attention: Jeff Long Re: Annual Reports for the Putnam Funds (the ?Funds?) Dear Mr. Long: This letter responds to the comments that you provided telephonically to me and my colleagues Janet Smith, Venice Monagan and Caitlin Robinson on behalf of the Staff of

March 3, 2016 DEF 14A

Putnam High Income Securities Fund PUTNAM CLOSED END FUNDS PROXY

acefproxydef14a.htm PUTNAM CLOSED-END PROXY UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (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: / / Prel

February 18, 2016 PRE 14A

Putnam High Income Securities Fund PUTNAM CLOSED END FUNDS

acefpre14a.htm PUTNAM CLOSED-END PROXY UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (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: / X / Prelimi

January 27, 2016 N-Q

Putnam High Income Securities Fund PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

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: (811-05133) Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Putnam High Income Securities Fund Address of principal executive offices: One Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02109 Name and

January 27, 2016 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

Certifications I, Jonathan S. Horwitz, the Principal Executive Officer of the funds listed on Attachment A, certify that: 1. I have reviewed each report on Form N-Q of the funds listed on Attachment A: 2. Based on my knowledge, each report does not contain any untrue statements of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances

July 29, 2015 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

b061certifications.htm Certifications I, Jonathan S. Horwitz, the Principal Executive Officer of the funds listed on Attachment A, certify that: 1. I have reviewed each report on Form N-Q of the funds listed on Attachment A: 2. Based on my knowledge, each report does not contain any untrue statements of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in ligh

July 29, 2015 N-Q

Putnam High Income Securities Fund PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

ahighincomesec.htm 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: (811-05133) Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Putnam High Income Securities Fund Address of principal executive offices: One Post Office Square, Boston, Massachuse

February 24, 2015 CORRESP

PCF / Putnam High Income Securities Fund CORRESP - -

acefcorresp.htm Putnam Investments One Post Office Square Boston, MA 02109 February 24, 2015 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Attn: Alberto Zapata Re: Preliminary Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed by the Putnam closed-end funds (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) Dear Mr. Zapata: This letter responds to the comments that you provided telephoni

February 24, 2015 DEF 14A

PCF / Putnam High Income Securities Fund DEF 14A - - CLOSED END PROXY

acefdef14a.htm PUTNAM CLOSED-END PROXY UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (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: / / Prelimina

February 24, 2015 DEF 14A

PCF / Putnam High Income Securities Fund DEF 14A - - CLOSED END PROXY

acefdef14a.htm PUTNAM CLOSED-END PROXY UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (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: / / Prelimina

February 2, 2015 PRE 14A

PCF / Putnam High Income Securities Fund PRE 14A - - PUTNAM CLOSED-END FUNDS

acefpreproxy.htm PUTNAM CLOSED-END PROXY UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (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: / X / Preli

February 2, 2015 COVER

PCF / Putnam High Income Securities Fund COVER - -

bcefletter.htm Putnam Investments One Post Office Square Boston, MA 02109 February 2, 2015 BY EDGAR Filing Desk Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 RE: Preliminary Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A for Putnam High Income Securities Fund; Putnam Managed Municipal Income Trust; Putnam Master Intermediate Income Trust; Putnam Municipal Opportunities Trust; and Putna

January 28, 2015 N-Q

Putnam High Income Securities Fund - PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND

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: (811-05133) Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Putnam High Income Securities Fund Address of principal executive offices: One Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02109 Name and

January 28, 2015 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

Certifications I, Jonathan S. Horwitz, the Principal Executive Officer of the funds listed on Attachment A, certify that: 1. I have reviewed each report on Form N-Q of the funds listed on Attachment A: 2. Based on my knowledge, each report does not contain any untrue statements of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances

July 28, 2014 N-Q

PCF / Putnam High Income Securities Fund N-Q - Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND

ahighincsecurity.htm 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: (811-05133) Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Putnam High Income Securities Fund Address of principal executive offices: One Post Office Square, Boston, Massachu

July 28, 2014 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

Certifications I, Jonathan S. Horwitz, the Principal Executive Officer of the funds listed on Attachment A, certify that: 1. I have reviewed each report on Form N-Q of the funds listed on Attachment A: 2. Based on my knowledge, each report does not contain any untrue statements of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances

June 19, 2014 DEFA14A

- PUTNAM CLOSED-END DEFA-14A PROXY 6-19-14

acefdefa14a.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (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. / /

June 18, 2014 DEFA14A

- PUTNAM CLOSED-END DEFA-14A 6-18-14

acefdefa14a.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (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. / /

May 20, 2014 DEFA14A

- PUTNAM CLOSED-END DEFA-14A PROXY 5-20-14

acefdefa14a.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (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. / /

April 24, 2014 DEFA14A

- PUTNAM CLOSED-END DEFA-14A PROXY

acefdefa14a.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (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. / /

April 1, 2014 DEFA14A

- PUTNAM CLOSED-END DEFA-14A PROXY

acefdefa14a.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (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. / /

March 25, 2014 DEF 14A

- PUTNAM CLOSED-END PROXY

acefcover.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (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. / / C

March 25, 2014 CORRESP

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acefcorresp.htm Putnam Investments One Post Office Square Boston, MA 02109 March 25, 2014 BY EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Monique S. Botkin U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management Disclosure Review Office 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Preliminary Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed by the Putnam closed-end funds (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”)

February 21, 2014 PRE 14A

- PUTNAM CLOSED-END PRE14A PROXY

acefproxyprea.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (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: / X / Preliminary Proxy Statement.

February 13, 2014 DEFA14A

- COMPLEXWIDE PROXY

acefdefa14a.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (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. / /

February 13, 2014 SC 13G/A

PCF / Putnam High Income Securities Fund / GUGGENHEIM CAPITAL LLC - SCHEDULE 13G HOLDINGS REPORT AMENDMENT Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4)* Putnam High Income Securities Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 746779107 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2013** (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuan

February 3, 2014 DEFA14A

- COMPLEXWIDE PROXY

DEFA14A 1 acefdefa14a.htm COMPLEXWIDE PROXY UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (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: / / Prel

January 28, 2014 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND

N-Q 1 ahighincomesecurities.htm PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND 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: (811-05133) Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Putnam High Income Securities Fund Address of principal executive off

January 28, 2014 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

Certifications I, Jonathan S. Horwitz, the Principal Executive Officer of the funds listed on Attachment A, certify that: 1. I have reviewed each report on Form N-Q of the funds listed on Attachment A: 2. Based on my knowledge, each report does not contain any untrue statements of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances

January 27, 2014 DEFA14A

- COMPLEXWIDE PROXY

acefdefa14a UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (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.

January 9, 2014 DEFA14A

- COMPLEXWIDE PROXY

DEFA14A 1 acefdefa14a.htm COMPLEXWIDE PROXY UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (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: / / Prel

December 30, 2013 DEFA14A

- COMPLEXWIDE PROXY

acefdefa14a.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (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. / /

December 23, 2013 DEFA14A

- COMPLEXWIDE PROXY

ascript.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (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. / / Con

December 20, 2013 DEF 14A

- COMPLEXWIDE PROXY

acwproxydef14a.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (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.

December 20, 2013 CORRESP

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CORRESP 1 filename1.htm Putnam Investments One Post Office Square Boston, MA 02109 December 20, 2013 BY EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Attn: Monique Botkin Re: Preliminary Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed by The Putnam Funds (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”) Dear Ms. Botkin: This letter responds to the comments that you

November 27, 2013 COVER

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Putnam Investments One Post Office Square Boston, MA 02109 November 27, 2013 BY EDGAR Filing Desk Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 ATTN: Houghton Hallock, Esq.

November 27, 2013 PRE 14A

- COMPLEXWIDE PROXY

aproxypre14a.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (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: / X / Preliminary Proxy Statement.

July 26, 2013 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

Certifications I, Jonathan S. Horwitz, the Principal Executive Officer of the funds listed on Attachment A, certify that: 1. I have reviewed each report on Form N-Q of the funds listed on Attachment A: 2. Based on my knowledge, each report does not contain any untrue statements of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances

July 26, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND

ahighincomesecurities.htm 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: (811-05133) Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Putnam High Income Securities Fund Address of principal executive offices: One Post Office Square, Boston, Mas

February 15, 2013 CORRESP

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February 15, 2013 By EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20549 Attention: Kathy Cherko Re: Annual Reports for the Putnam Funds (the “Funds”) Dear Ms. Cherko: This letter responds to the comments that you provided telephonically to me and my colleague Janet Smith on behalf of the Staff of the U.S. Securities and Excha

February 14, 2013 SC 13G/A

PCF / Putnam High Income Securities Fund / GUGGENHEIM CAPITAL LLC - SCHEDULE 13G HOLDINGS REPORT AMENDMENT Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* Putnam High Income Securities Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 746779107 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2012** (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuan

January 28, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND

ahighincsecurities.htm 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: (811-05133) Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Putnam High Income Securities Fund Address of principal executive offices: One Post Office Square, Boston, Massac

January 28, 2013 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

Certifications I, Jonathan S. Horwitz, the Principal Executive Officer of the funds listed on Attachment A, certify that: 1. I have reviewed each report on Form N-Q of the funds listed on Attachment A: 2. Based on my knowledge, each report does not contain any untrue statements of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances

December 6, 2012 DEFA14A

- PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND, MASTER INTERMEDIATE INCOME TRUST, PREMIER INCOME TRUST

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No.

November 30, 2012 DEF 14A

- PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND, MASTER INTERMEDIATE INCOME TRUST, PREMIER INCOME TRUST

ahismiitpitdef14a.htm SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) - 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

July 27, 2012 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

Certifications I, Jonathan S. Horwitz, the Principal Executive Officer of the funds listed on Attachment A, certify that: 1. I have reviewed each report on Form N-Q of the funds listed on Attachment A: 2. Based on my knowledge, each report does not contain any untrue statements of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances

July 27, 2012 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND

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: (811-05133) Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Putnam High Income Securities Fund Address of principal executive offices: One Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02109 Name and

February 3, 2012 SC 13G/A

PCF / Putnam High Income Securities Fund / GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. - PCF Passive Investment

OMB APPROVAL OMB Number: 3235-0145 Expires: December 31, 2005 Estimated average burden hours per response.

January 27, 2012 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND

ahighincsec.htm 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: (811-05133) Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Putnam High Income Securities Fund Address of principal executive offices: One Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts

January 27, 2012 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

Certifications I, Jonathan S. Horwitz, the Principal Executive Officer of the funds listed on Attachment A, certify that: 1. I have reviewed each report on Form N-Q of the funds listed on Attachment A: 2. Based on my knowledge, each report does not contain any untrue statements of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances

January 6, 2012 DEF 14A

- PUTNAM HISF/ MIIT/ PIT

DEF 14A 1 ahismiitpitdef14a.htm PUTNAM HISF/ MIIT/ PIT UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (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 bo

July 28, 2011 N-Q

PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND

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: (811-05133) Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Putnam High Income Securities Fund Address of principal executive offices: One Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02109 Name and

July 28, 2011 EX-99.CERT

EX-99.CERT

Certifications I, Jonathan S. Horwitz, the Principal Executive Officer of the funds listed on Attachment A, certify that: 1. I have reviewed each report on Form N-Q of the funds listed on Attachment A: 2. Based on my knowledge, each report does not contain any untrue statements of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances

January 28, 2011 SC 13G/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* Putnam High Income Securities Fund (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities)

OMB APPROVAL OMB Number: 3235-0145 Expires: December 31, 2005 Estimated average burden hours per response.

January 27, 2011 EX-99.CERT

I, Jonathan S. Horwitz, the Principal Executive Officer of the funds listed on Attachment A, certify

EX-99.CERT 2 bhighincseccert.htm EX-99.CERT Certifications I, Jonathan S. Horwitz, the Principal Executive Officer of the funds listed on Attachment A, certify that: 1. I have reviewed each report on Form N-Q of the funds listed on Attachment A: 2. Based on my knowledge, each report does not contain any untrue statements of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the sta

January 27, 2011 N-Q

UNITED STATES

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: (811-05133) Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Putnam High Income Securities Fund Address of principal executive offices: One Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02109 Name and

January 6, 2011 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) 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 Sec.

July 29, 2010 N-Q

UNITED STATES

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- 05133) Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Putnam High Income Securities Fund Address of principal executive offices: One Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02109 Name and

July 29, 2010 EX-99.CERT

I, Jonathan S. Horwitz, the Principal Executive Officer of the funds listed on Attachment A, certify that:

EX-99.CERT 2 bhighincseccerts.htm EX-99.CERT Certifications I, Jonathan S. Horwitz, the Principal Executive Officer of the funds listed on Attachment A, certify that: 1. I have reviewed each report on Form N-Q of the funds listed on Attachment A: 2. Based on my knowledge, each report does not contain any untrue statements of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the st

July 15, 2010 CORRESP

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CORRESP 1 filename1.htm July 15, 2010 BY EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20549 Attention: Laura Hatch Re: Annual Reports for the Putnam Funds (the “Funds”) Dear Ms. Hatch: This letter responds to the comments that you provided telephonically to me and my colleague Kenneth Vaughn on behalf of the Staff of the U.S.

January 28, 2010 N-Q

Item 1. Schedule of Investments:

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: (811-05133) Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Putnam High Income Securities Fund Address of principal executive offices: One Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02109 Name and

January 28, 2010 EX-99.CERT

I, Jonathan S. Horwitz, the Principal Executive Officer of the funds listed on Attachment A, certify that:

bhighincomeseccert.htm Certifications I, Jonathan S. Horwitz, the Principal Executive Officer of the funds listed on Attachment A, certify that: 1. I have reviewed each report on Form N-Q of the funds listed on Attachment A: 2. Based on my knowledge, each report does not contain any untrue statements of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in ligh

January 4, 2010 DEF 14A

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 Sec.

July 29, 2009 N-Q

Item 1. Schedule of Investments:

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: (811-05133) Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Putnam High Income Securities Address of principal executive offices: One Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02109 Name and addre

July 29, 2009 EX-99.CERT

I, Charles E. Porter, the Principal Executive Officer of the funds listed on Attachment A, certify that:

bhighincseccert061.htm Certifications I, Charles E. Porter, the Principal Executive Officer of the funds listed on Attachment A, certify that: 1. I have reviewed each report on Form N-Q of the funds listed on Attachment A: 2. Based on my knowledge, each report does not contain any untrue statements of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light

January 28, 2009 N-Q

Item 1. Schedule of Investments:

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- 05133) Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Putnam High Income Securities Fund Address of principal executive offices: One Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02109 Name and

January 28, 2009 EX-99.CERT

I, Charles E. Porter, the Principal Executive Officer of the funds listed on Attachment A, certify that:

bhighincomeseccert.htm Certifications I, Charles E. Porter, the Principal Executive Officer of the funds listed on Attachment A, certify that: 1. I have reviewed each report on Form N-Q of the funds listed on Attachment A: 2. Based on my knowledge, each report does not contain any untrue statements of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light

December 23, 2008 DEF 14A

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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 Sec.

December 11, 2008 PRE 14A

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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 Sec.

November 10, 2008 SC 13G

SIGNATURE

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Amendment No(2.)* Putnam High Income Securities (Name of Issuer) Closed End Mutual Fund (Title of Class of Securities) 746779107 (CUSIP Number) 10/31/2008 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to wh

July 29, 2008 N-Q

Item 1. Schedule of Investments:

ahighincomesec.htm 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- 05133) Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Putnam High Income Securities Fund Address of principal executive offices: One Post Office Square, Boston, Massachus

July 29, 2008 EX-99.CERT

I, Charles E. Porter, the Principal Executive Officer of the funds listed on Attachment A, certify that:

bhighincomesecert.htm Certifications I, Charles E. Porter, the Principal Executive Officer of the funds listed on Attachment A, certify that: 1. I have reviewed each report on Form N-Q of the funds listed on Attachment A: 2. Based on my knowledge, each report does not contain any untrue statements of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light o

February 1, 2008 SC 13G

SIGNATURE

UNITED STATES UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Amendment No(1.)* Putnam High Income Securities (Name of Issuer) Closed End Mutual Fund (Title of Class of Securities) 746779107 (CUSIP Number) 12/31/2007 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule

January 28, 2008 EX-99.CERT

I, Charles E. Porter, the Principal Executive Officer of the funds listed on Attachment A, certify that:

bcert.htm Certifications I, Charles E. Porter, the Principal Executive Officer of the funds listed on Attachment A, certify that: 1. I have reviewed each report on Form N-Q of the funds listed on Attachment A: 2. Based on my knowledge, each report does not contain any untrue statements of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circum

January 28, 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

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- 05133) Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Putnam High Income Securities Fund Address of principal executive offices: One Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02109 Name and

January 2, 2008 DEF 14A

The Putnam Funds Attention: “Board of Trustees” or any specified Trustee(s) One Post Office Square Boston, Massachusetts 02109

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.

July 26, 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

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- 05133) Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Putnam High Income Securities Fund Address of principal executive offices: One Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02109 Name and

July 26, 2007 EX-99.CERT

Attachment A NQ Period (s) ended May 31, 2007

e061cert.htm Certifications I, Charles E. Porter, the Principal Executive Officer of the funds listed on Attachment A, certify that: 1. I have reviewed each report on Form N-Q of the funds listed on Attachment A: 2. Based on my knowledge, each report does not contain any untrue statements of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the cir

July 17, 2007 SC TO-I/A

UNITED STATES 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 AMENDMENT NO. 2 _______________ PUTNAM HIGH IN

UNITED STATES 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 AMENDMENT NO. 2 PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND (Name Of Subject Company (Issuer)) PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND (Name of Filing Persons (Offeror)) Common Shares of Beneficial Interest Without Par Value

July 11, 2007 SC TO-I/A

UNITED STATES 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 AMENDMENT NO. 1 _______________ PUTNAM HIGH IN

UNITED STATES 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 AMENDMENT NO. 1 PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND (Name Of Subject Company (Issuer)) PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND (Name of Filing Persons (Offeror)) Common Shares of Beneficial Interest Without Par Value

June 4, 2007 SC TO-I

UNITED STATES 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 _______________ PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES

UNITED STATES 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 PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND (Name Of Subject Company (Issuer)) PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND (Name of Filing Persons (Offeror)) Common Shares of Beneficial Interest Without Par Value (Title of Class

June 4, 2007 SC TO-I

UNITED STATES 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 _______________ PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES

UNITED STATES 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 PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND (Name Of Subject Company (Issuer)) PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND (Name of Filing Persons (Offeror)) Common Shares of Beneficial Interest Without Par Value (Title of Class

May 24, 2007 SC TO-I

UNITED STATES 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 _______________ PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES

UNITED STATES 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 PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND (Name Of Subject Company (Issuer)) PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND (Name of Filing Persons (Offeror)) Common Shares of Beneficial Interest Without Par Value (Title of Class

May 1, 2007 DEFA14A

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CONNOLLY VO 5/1/07 This is Bill Connolly, Head of Putnam Retail Management. On February 1st, we announced that Great-West Lifeco, an affiliate of Power Financial of Canada, would pay $3.9 billion in cash to acquire Putnam Investments. I am pleased to report that the sale is on track to be completed by the end of May 2007 or shortly thereafter. We?re excited about this change ? and there are so man

April 3, 2007 DEFA14A

(Summary English version for the Japanese distributors)

(Summary English version for the Japanese distributors) Proxy statement March 9, 2007 A Message from the Chairman of the Putnam Funds Dear Fellow Shareholder: I am writing to ask you, as a shareholder of your Putnam fund, to vote on the sale of Putnam Investments to Great-West Lifeco Inc.

March 29, 2007 DEFA14A

Q. Why did Marsh & McLennan enter into the stock purchase agreement with Great West Lifeco?

Q. Why did Marsh & McLennan enter into the stock purchase agreement with Great West Lifeco? A. According to Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.?s website, Michael G. Cherkasky, Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.?s president and chief executive officer stated that, "The sale of Putnam would enable MMC to focus on strengthening the global leadership positions of its market-leading risk and human capital

March 26, 2007 DEFA14A

Subject: Please vote your proxy for the Putnam/Power transaction

Subject: Please vote your proxy for the Putnam/Power transaction As you may know, Putnam Investments will be acquired by Great-West Lifeco, a subsidiary of Power Financial Corporation.

March 22, 2007 DEFA14A

Subject: Please vote your proxy for the Putnam/Power transaction

aafdefafa.htm Subject: Please vote your proxy for the Putnam/Power transaction As you may know, Putnam Investments will be acquired by Great-West Lifeco, a subsidiary of Power Financial Corporation. The transaction is considered a ?change of control? of Putnam Management, the funds? investment advisor, and requires approval of new management contracts by the funds? shareholders. To solicit your vo

March 14, 2007 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:

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.

March 13, 2007 DEFA14A

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:

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.

February 15, 2007 SC TO-C

UNITED STATES 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 _______________ PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES

UNITED STATES 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 PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND (Name Of Subject Company (Issuer)) PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND (Name of Filing Persons (Offeror)) Common Shares of Beneficial Interest Without Par Value (Title of Class

February 14, 2007 PRE 14A

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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.

February 6, 2007 SC 13G

SIGNATURE

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Amendment No(.)* Putnam High Income Security Fund (Name of Issuer) Closed End Mutual Fund (Title of Class of Securities) 746779107 (CUSIP Number) 12/31/06 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to wh

January 26, 2007 EX-99.CERT

I, Charles E. Porter, the Principal Executive Officer of the funds listed on Attachment A, certify that:

bcert.htm Certifications I, Charles E. Porter, the Principal Executive Officer of the funds listed on Attachment A, certify that: 1. I have reviewed each report on Form N-Q of the funds listed on Attachment A: 2. Based on my knowledge, each report does not contain any untrue statements of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circum

January 26, 2007 N-Q

UNITED STATES

ahighincome.htm 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: (811-05133 ) Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Putnam High Income Securities Fund Address of principal executive offices: One Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusett

November 22, 2006 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

DEF 14A 1 amfproxy.htm PUTNAM MULTIFUND PROXY SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) - 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)

November 22, 2006 CORRESP

November 22, 2006

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm November 22, 2006 BY EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20549 Attention: Linda Stirling, Esquire Re: Preliminary Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A for the following (collectively, the “Funds”): · Putnam High Income Securities Fund (File No. 811-05133) · Putnam Master Intermediate Income Trust (

October 26, 2006 COVER

October 26, 2006

bproxyletter.htm October 26, 2006 Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20549-1004 Re: Proxy Materials for Putnam High Income Securities Fund (Securities Act Registration no. 33-13858; Investment Company Act File no. 811-05133) Putnam Master Intermediate Income Trust (Securities Act Registration no. 33-20610; Investment Company Act File no. 811-05498) Putnam Prem

October 26, 2006 PRE 14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

aproxystatement.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: / X / Preliminary Proxy Statement / / Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e) (2)) / / Definitive Proxy Statement / / Definitive Addit

July 27, 2006 EX-99.CERT

I, Charles E. Porter, the Principal Executive Officer of the funds listed on Attachment A, certify that:

e061cert.htm Certifications I, Charles E. Porter, the Principal Executive Officer of the funds listed on Attachment A, certify that: 1. I have reviewed each report on Form N-Q of the funds listed on Attachment A: 2. Based on my knowledge, each report does not contain any untrue statements of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the cir

July 27, 2006 N-Q

UNITED STATES

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- 05133 ) Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Putnam High Income Securities Fund Address of principal executive offices: One Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02109 Name an

June 6, 2006 DEFA14A

There is still time to vote on the issues that affect your mutual fund!

John A. Hill The Putnam Funds Chairman of the Trustees One Post Office Square Boston, Massachusetts 02109 The Putnam Funds There is still time to vote on the issues that affect your mutual fund! Dear Shareholder: In May, we mailed you a proxy statement requesting your vote on proposals that affect the management of your fund, Putnam High Income Securities Fund. Our records show that we have not ye

May 19, 2006 DEFA14A

In May 2006, proxy materials will be mailed to shareholders of five Putnam closed-end funds: Putnam High Income Securities Fund, Putnam Investment Grade Municipal Trust, Putnam Managed Municipal Income Trust, Putnam Master Intermediate Income Trust,

amfqa.htm Q&A on proxy statement filing for five Putnam closed-end funds: Putnam High Income Securities Fund, Putnam Investment Grade Municipal Trust, Putnam Managed Municipal Income Trust, Putnam Master Intermediate Income Trust, and Putnam Premier Income Trust In May 2006, proxy materials will be mailed to shareholders of five Putnam closed-end funds: Putnam High Income Securities Fund, Putnam I

May 15, 2006 DEFA14A

PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND

DEFA14A Filing SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No.

May 12, 2006 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

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 Sec.

April 11, 2006 PRE 14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

PRE 14A 1 aproxy.htm PUTNAM MULTIFUND 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: / X / Preliminary Proxy Statement / / Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e) (2)) / / Definitive Proxy Statem

January 27, 2006 EX-99.CERT

I, Charles E. Porter, the Principal Executive Officer of the funds listed on Attachment A, certify that:

bxnn2.htm Certifications I, Charles E. Porter, the Principal Executive Officer of the funds listed on Attachment A, certify that: 1. I have reviewed each report on Form N-Q of the funds listed on Attachment A: 2. Based on my knowledge, each report does not contain any untrue statements of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circum

January 27, 2006 N-Q

Item 1: Schedule of Investments

Item 1: Schedule of Investments Putnam High Income Securities Fund The fund's portfolio November 30, 2005 (Unaudited) CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (42.

July 28, 2005 N-Q

Item 1. Schedule of Investments:

Item 1. Schedule of Investments: - Putnam High Income Bond Fund The fund's portfolio May 31, 2005 (Unaudited) Corporate bonds and notes (42.7%) (a) Principal amount Value Basic Materials (4.3%) $2,000 Abitibi-Consolidated Finance LP company guaranty 7 7/8s, 2009 $1,980 160,000 Acetex Corp. sr. notes 10 7/8s, 2009 (Canada) 168,400 20,000 AK Steel Corp. company guaranty 7 3/4s, 2012 18,150 220,000 A

July 28, 2005 EX-99.CERT

I, Charles E. Porter, the Principal Executive Officer of the funds listed on

Certifications Certifications - I, Charles E. Porter, the Principal Executive Officer of the funds listed on Attachment A, certify that: 1. I have reviewed each report on Form N-Q of the funds listed on Attachment A: 2. Based on my knowledge, each report does not contain any untrue statements of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the

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