Aston Hill VIP Income Fund (the Fund), formerly Brompton VIP Income Fund, is a closed-end investment trust. The investment objectives of the Fund are to provide unitholders with the benefits of a high level of monthly income, together with the opportunity for capital appreciation. The Fund has exposure to a diversified portfolio consisting of income producing securities, including, but not limited to, income trusts, dividend paying common shares, convertible debt, preferred shares and investment-grade fixed income investments. The Fund may also invest in high yield debt and special situations. A maximum of 30% of the portfolio may be invested in high-yield debt and a maximum of 10% in special situations, which include foreign equities and non-dividend paying equities. Manulife Asset Management Limited is the Fund�s portfolio manager. Aston Hill Asset Management Inc. is the Fund's manager.