# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001678130
**File Stem:** 0001398344-25-019683
**Filing Date:** 2025-10
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001398344-25-019683.hdr.sgml**: 20251023

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001398344-25-019683

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: POS EX

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 22

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20251023

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20251023

**EFFECTIVENESS DATE**: 20251023

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001678130

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MD

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** POS EX
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-282688
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251413802

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 360 S. ROSEMARY AVE
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 1420
- **CITY:** WEST PALM BEACH
- **STATE:** FL
- **ZIP:** 33401
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 312-832-1440

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 360 S. ROSEMARY AVE
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 1420
- **CITY:** WEST PALM BEACH
- **STATE:** FL
- **ZIP:** 33401

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Allocation Fund, Inc.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20160624

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**As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 23, 2025**

**1933 Act File No. 333-282688**

**1940 Act File No. 811-23166**

**U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION** 

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM N-2**

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| **REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933** | [X] |
| **Pre-Effective Amendment No.** |  |
| **Post-Effective Amendment No. 2** | [X] |

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| **REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940** | [X] |
| **Amendment No. 28** | [X] |

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**RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund, Inc.**

Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter

**360 South Rosemary Avenue, Suite 1420**

**West Palm Beach** **, FL 33401**

Address of Principal Executive Offices

**(561)** **484-7185**

Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code

**Marcus L. Collins, Esq.**

**RiverNorth Capital Management, LLC**

**360 South Rosemary Avenue, Suite 1420**

**West Palm Beach, FL 33401**

Name and Address of Agent for Service

Copies of Communications to:

**Joshua B. Deringer**

**Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP**

**One Logan Square, Ste. 2000**

**Philadelphia, PA 19103-6996**

**(215) 988-2700**

**APPROXIMATE DATE OF PROPOSED PUBLIC OFFERING**: This post-effective amendment is being filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act and will be effective upon filing.

If the only securities being registered on this Form are being offered pursuant to dividend or interest reinvestment plans, check the following box [ ]

If any securities being registered on this Form will be offered on a delayed or continuous basis in reliance on Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act"), other than securities offered in connection with dividend or interest reinvestment plans, check the following box [X]

If this Form is a registration statement pursuant to General Instruction A.2 or a post-effective amendment thereto, check the following box [X]

If this Form is a registration statement pursuant to General Instruction B or a post-effective amendment thereto that will become effective upon filing with the Commission pursuant to Rule 462(e) under the Securities Act, check the following box [ ]

If this Form is a post-effective amendment to a registration statement filed pursuant to General Instruction B to register additional securities or additional classes of securities pursuant to Rule 413(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box [ ]

It is proposed that this filing will become effective (check appropriate box):

[ ] when declared effective pursuant to section 8(c)

If appropriate, check the following box:

[ ] This post-effective amendment designates a new effective date for a previously filed post-effective amendment.

[ ] This Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, and the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering is: ________.

[ ] This Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, and the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering is: _______.

[X] This Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, and the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering is: **333-282688.** 

Check each box that appropriately characterizes the Registrant:

[X] Registered Closed-End Fund (closed-end company that is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act")).

[ ] Business Development Company (closed-end company that intends or has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act).

[ ] Interval Fund (Registered Closed-End Fund or a Business Development Company that makes periodic repurchase offers under Rule 23c-3 under the Investment Company Act).

[X] A.2 Qualified (qualified to register securities pursuant to General Instruction A.2 of this Form).

[ ] Well-Known Seasoned Issuer (as defined by Rule 405 under the Securities Act).

[ ] Emerging Growth Company (as defined by Rule 12b-2 under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934).

[ ] If an Emerging Growth Company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act.

[ ] New Registrant (registered or regulated under the Investment Company Act for less than 12 calendar months preceding this filing).

**EXPLANATORY NOTE**

This Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("Securities Act") and Post-Effective Amendment No. 27 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to the Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File Nos. 333-282688 and 811-23166) of the RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund, Inc. (as amended, the "Registration Statement") is being filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, solely for the purpose of filing Exhibits d.1, d.2, k.15 and l.6 to the Registration Statement. No changes have been made to Parts A, B or C of the Registration Statement, other than Item 25(2) of Part C as set forth below. Accordingly, this Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 consists only of the facing page, this explanatory note and Item 25(2) of the Registration Statement setting forth the exhibits to the Registration Statement. Pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, this Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 shall become effective immediately upon filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The contents of the [Registration Statement](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834425007048/fp0093027-1_424b3ixbrl.htm) are hereby incorporated by reference.

**PART C - OTHER INFORMATION**

Item 25: Financial Statements and Exhibits

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Exhibits:

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| a.1 | [Articles of Incorporation. Filed on July 1, 2016 as Exhibit a to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333- 212400) and incorporated herein by reference.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834416014777/fp0020163_ex9925a.htm) |
| a.2 | [Articles of Amendment and Restatement. Filed on August 29, 2016 as Exhibit a to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-212400) and incorporated herein by reference.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834416017587/fp0021252_ex9925a.htm) |
| a.3 | [Articles Supplementary Establishing and Fixing the Rights and Preferences of Perpetual Preferred Shares as of October 19, 2020. Filed on October 19, 2020 as Exhibit (a)(3) to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-230320) and incorporated herein by reference.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834420020339/fp0058653_ex9925a3.htm) |
| a.4 | [Articles Supplementary increasing the number of authorized shares of Perpetual Preferred Stock. Filed on November 18, 2021 in Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 as Exhibit a.4 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-260203) and incorporated herein by reference.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834421021865/fp0070265_ex99252a4.htm) |
| a.5 | [Articles Supplementary Establishing and Fixing the Rights and Preferences of Series B Perpetual Preferred Shares. Filed on November 18, 2021 in Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 as Exhibit a.5 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-260203) and incorporated herein by reference.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834421021865/fp0070265_ex99252a5.htm) |
| a.6 | [Articles Supplementary Establishing and Fixing the Rights and Preferences of Series C Perpetual Preferred Shares. Filed on October 31, 2024 in Post-Effective Amendment No. 4 as Exhibit a.6 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-260203) and incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834424019747/fp0090856-1_ex9925a6.htm) |
| b. | [By-Laws of Fund. Filed on September 27, 2016 in Pre-Effective Amendment No. 5 as Exhibit b to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333- 212400) and incorporated herein by reference.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834416018881/fp0021738_ex9925b.htm) |
| c. | None. |
| d.1. | [Form of Subscription Certificate for Rights Offering.\*](fp0095939-1_ex9925d1.htm) |
| d.2. | [Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery for Rights Offering.\*](fp0095939-1_ex9925d2.htm) |
| e. | [Dividend Reinvestment Plan. Filed on September 27, 2016 in Pre-Effective Amendment No. 5 as Exhibit e to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333- 212400) and incorporated herein by reference.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834416018881/fp0021738_ex9925e.htm) |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;f. None.

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| g.1 | [Form of Management Agreement between Registrant and RiverNorth Capital Management, LLC. Filed on September 27, 2016 in Pre-Effective Amendment No. 5 as Exhibit g.1 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333- 212400) and incorporated herein by reference.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834416018881/fp0021738_ex9925g1.htm) |
| g.2 | [Form of Subadvisory Agreement. Filed on September 27, 2016 in Pre-Effective Amendment No. 5 as Exhibit g.2 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333- 212400) and incorporated herein by reference.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834416018881/fp0021738_ex9925g2.htm) |
| h.1 | [Distribution Agreement between Registrant and ALPS Distributors, Inc. Filed on May 21, 2025 in Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 as Exhibit h.1 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-282688) and incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834425009964/fp0093637-4_ex9925h1.htm) |
| h.2 | [Sub-Placement Agent Agreement between ALPS Distributors, Inc. and UBS Securities LLC. Filed on May 21, 2025 in Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 as Exhibit h.2 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-282688) and incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834425009964/fp0093637-4_ex9925h2.htm) |
| i. | None. |
| j.1 | [Master Custodian Agreement. Filed on September 3, 2020 in Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 as Exhibit j.1 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-230320) and incorporated herein by reference.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834420018045/fp0057166_ex99252j1.htm) |
| j.2 | [Letter Agreement incorporating the Custody Agreement as of December 6, 2019, between Registrant and State Street Bank and Trust Company. Filed on September 3, 2020 in Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 as Exhibit j.2 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-230320) and incorporated herein by reference.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834420018045/fp0057166_ex99252j2.htm) |
| j.3 | [Custody Agreement between Registrant and Millennium Trust Company. Filed on October 17, 2024 in Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 as Exhibit j.3 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-282688) and incorporated herein by reference.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834424018995/fp0090390-1_ex99252j3.htm) |
| k.l | [Administration, Bookkeeping and Pricing Services Agreement between Registrant and ALPS Fund Services, Inc. Filed on September 3, 2020 in Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 as Exhibit k.1 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-230320) and incorporated herein by reference.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834420018045/fp0057166_ex99252k1.htm) |
| k.2 | [Amendment No. 1 to Administration, Bookkeeping and Pricing Services Agreement between Registrant and ALPS Fund Services, Inc. Filed on December 4, 2020 in Post-Effective Amendment No. 6 as Exhibit k.2 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-230320) and incorporated herein by reference.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834420023931/fp0059850_ex9925k2.htm) |
| k.3 | [Agency Agreement with DST Systems, Inc. Filed on September 3, 2020 in Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 as Exhibit k.7 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-230320) and incorporated herein by reference.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834420018045/fp0057166_ex99252k7.htm) |

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| k.4 | [Adoption Agreement incorporating the Agency Agreement as of December 2, 2019, between Registrant and DST Systems, Inc. Filed on September 3, 2020 in Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 as Exhibit k.8 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-230320) and incorporated herein by reference](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834420018045/fp0057166_ex99252k8.htm). |
| k.5 | [Adoption Agreement incorporating the Agency Agreement as of October 23, 2020, between Registrant and DST Systems, Inc. Filed on November 23, 2020 in Post-Effective Amendment No. 5 as Exhibit k.8 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-230320) and incorporated herein by reference.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834420023194/fp0059613_ex9925k8.htm) |

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| k.6 | [Adoption Agreement incorporating the Agency Agreement between Registrant and DST Systems, Inc. Filed on December 29, 2021 in Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 as Exhibit k.9 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-260203) and incorporated herein by reference.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834421021865/fp0070265_ex99252k9.htm) |
| k.7 | [Franklin Rule 12d1-4 Fund of Funds Investment Agreement. Filed on August 25, 2022 as Exhibit k.12 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-260203) and incorporated herein by reference.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834422016749/fp0078962_ex9925k12.htm) |
| k.8 | [BlackRock Closed-End Funds Rule 12d1-4 Fund of Funds Agreement. Filed on August 25, 2022 as Exhibit k.13 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-260203) and incorporated herein by reference.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834422016749/fp0078962_ex9925k13.htm) |
| k.9 | [Nuveen Closed-End Funds Rule 12d1-4 Investment Agreement. Filed on August 25, 2022 as Exhibit k.14 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-260203) and incorporated herein by reference.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834422016749/fp0078962_ex9925k14.htm) |
| k.10 | [Voya Fund of Funds Investment Agreement. Filed on August 25, 2022 as Exhibit k.15 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-260203) and incorporated herein by reference.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834422016749/fp0078962_ex9925k15.htm) |
| k.11<br>| [Credit Agreement with BNP Paribas. Filed on October 17, 2024 in Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 as Exhibit k.11 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-282688) and incorporated herein by reference.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834424018995/fp0090390-1_ex99252k11.htm) |
| k.12 | [Clough Rule 12d1-4 Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated September 9, 2024. Filed on February 20, 2025 in Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 as Exhibit K.13 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-282688) and incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834425003139/fp0092204-1_ex9925k13.htm) |
| k.13 | [Invesco Rule 12d1-4 Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated September 9, 2024. Filed on February 20, 2025 in Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 as Exhibit K.14 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-282688) and incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834425003139/fp0092204-1_ex9925k14.htm) |
| k.14 | [Virtus Rule 12d1-4 Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated September 9, 2024. Filed on February 20, 2025 in Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 as Exhibit K.15 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-282688) and incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834425003139/fp0092204-1_ex9925k15.htm)<br>|
| k.15 | [Subscription Agent and Information Agent Agreement.\*](fp0095939-1_ex9925k15.htm) |
| l.1 | [Opinion and consent of Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler, P.A. Filed on October 17, 2024 in Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 as Exhibit l.1 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-282688) and incorporated herein by reference.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834424018995/fp0090390-1_ex99252l2.htm) |
| l.2 | [Opinion and consent of Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. Filed on October 17, 2024 in Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 as Exhibit l.2 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-282688) and incorporated herein by reference.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834424018995/fp0090390-1_ex99252l1.htm) |

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| l.3 | [Opinion and consent of Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler, P.A. with respect to legality of the 4.375% Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock. Filed on October 19, 2020 as Exhibit l.2 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-230320) and incorporated herein by reference.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834420020339/fp0058653_ex9925l2.htm) |
| l.4 | [Opinion and Consent of Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler, P.A. with respect to the legality of the 4.75% Series B Cumulative Preferred Stock. Filed on November 18, 2021 in Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 as Exhibit l.4 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-260203) and incorporated herein by reference.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834421021865/fp0070265_ex99252l4.htm) |
| l.5 | [Opinion and Consent of Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler, P.A. with respect to the legality of the 6.00% Series C Cumulative Preferred Stock. Filed on October 31, 2024 in Post-Effective Amendment No. 4 as Exhibit l.5 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-260203) and incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834424019747/fp0090856-1_ex9925l5.htm) |
| l.6 | [Consent of Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP.\*](fp0095939-1_ex9925l6.htm) |

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| m. | None. |
| n.1 | [Consent of KPMG LLP. Filed on March 21, 2025 in Pre-Effective Amendment No. 3 as Exhibit n.1 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-282688) and incorporated herein by reference.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834424018995/fp0090390-1_ex99252n1.htm) |
| n.2 | [Consent of Cohen & Company, Ltd. Filed on March 21, 2025 in Pre-Effective Amendment No. 3 as Exhibit n.2 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-282688) and incorporated herein by reference.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834424018995/fp0090390-1_ex99252n2.htm) |
| o. | None. |
| p. | [Subscription Agreement. Filed on September 27, 2016 in Pre-Effective Amendment No. 5 as Exhibit p to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333- 212400) and incorporated herein by reference.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834416018881/fp0021738_ex9925p.htm) |
| q. | None. |
| r. l | [Code of Ethics of Registrant and RiverNorth Capital Management, LLC. Filed on August 15, 2024 as Exhibit r.1 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-282688) and incorporated herein by reference.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834424014766/fp0089643-1_ex99252r1.htm) |
| r.2 | [Code of Ethics of DoubleLine Capital LP. Filed on September 3, 2020 in Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 as Exhibit r.2 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-230320) and incorporated herein by reference.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834420018045/fp0057166_ex99252r2.htm) |
| s. | [Calculation of Filing Fees Table. Filed on August 15, 2024 as Exhibit s to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-282688) and incorporated herein by reference.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834424014766/fp0089643-1_ex99252s.htm) |
| t. | [Powers of Attorney. Filed on August 15, 2024 as Exhibit t to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-282688) and incorporated herein by reference.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1678130/000139834424014766/fp0089643-1_ex99252t.htm) |

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\* Filed herewith.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in this City of West Palm Beach, and State of Florida, on the 23rd day of October, 2025.

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| RIVERNORTH/DOUBLELINE<br> STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY FUND, INC. | RIVERNORTH/DOUBLELINE<br> STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY FUND, INC. |
| By: | /s/ Patrick W. Galley |
|  | Patrick W. Galley, President |

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Registration Statement has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities and on the date indicated.

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| Signature | Signature | Title |  | Date |
| By: | /s/ Patrick W. Galley | President (Principal Executive Officer) |  | October 23, 2025 |
|  | Patrick W. Galley |  |  |  |
| By: | /s/ Jonathan M. Mohrhardt | Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer/ Principal Accounting Officer) |  | October 23, 2025 |
|  | Jonathan M. Mohrhardt |  |  |  |
| By: | /s/ Patrick W. Galley | Chairman of the Board and Director |  | October 23, 2025 |
|  | Patrick W. Galley |  |  |  |
| John K. Carter(1) | John K. Carter(1) | Director | By: | /s/ Patrick W. Galley |
| Lisa B. Mougin(1) | Lisa B. Mougin(1) | Director |  | Patrick W. Galley |
| David M. Swanson(1) | David M. Swanson(1) | Director |  | Attorney-In-Fact |
| Jerry Raio(1) | Jerry Raio(1) | Director |  | October 23, 2025 |
| J. Wayne Hutchens(1) | J. Wayne Hutchens(1) | Director |  |  |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) Original powers of attorney authorizing
Joshua B. Deringer, David L. Williams and Patrick W. Galley to execute Registrant's Registration Statement, and Amendments thereto,
for the directors of the Registrant on whose behalf this Registration Statement were previously executed and were filed on August 15,
2024 as Exhibit t to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-282688).

<u>INDEX TO EXHIBITS</u>

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| [d.1](fp0095939-1_ex9925d1.htm) | [Form of Subscription Certificate for Rights Offering.](fp0095939-1_ex9925d1.htm) |
| [d.2](fp0095939-1_ex9925d2.htm) | [Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery for Rights Offering.](fp0095939-1_ex9925d2.htm) |
| [k.15](fp0095939-1_ex9925k15.htm) | [Subscription Agent and Information Agent Agreement.](fp0095939-1_ex9925k15.htm) |
| [l.6](fp0095939-1_ex9925l6.htm) | [Consent of Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP](fp0095939-1_ex9925l6.htm) |

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## Exhibit 99.25

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|  | ![](fp0093821-1_01.jpg) | ![](fp0093821-1_01a.jpg) |
| **RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic<br> Opportunity Fund, Inc.** | Subscription Agent: <br> Computershare Trust Company, N.A.<br> Information Agent: Georgeson LLC<br> Banks, brokers and shareholders <br> call toll-free: 1-866-357-5086 |  |

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**SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS CERTIFICATE**

**VOID IF NOT RECEIVED BY THE SUBSCRIPTION AGENT BEFORE 5:00 P.M.**

**EASTERN TIME ON THE EXPIRATION DATE: November 18, 2025 (unless extended)**

**RIVERNORTH/DOUBLELINE STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY FUND, INC. SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS FOR SHARES OF COMMON STOCK**

**In order to exercise your rights, you must complete both sides of this Subscription Rights Certificate.**

The registered holder (the "Holder") of this Subscription Certificate named below, or its assignee, is entitled to the number of rights (each, a "Right") to purchase shares of common stock, $0.0001 par value (the ''Shares"), of RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") as generally described in the Prospectus Supplement dated October 21, 2025 (the "Prospectus Supplement"). Each holder of the Fund's Shares on the record date ("Record Date Stockholder") of October 24, 2025 (the "Record Date") is entitled to receive one (1) Right for each Share held of record on the Record Date. The number of Rights to be issued to a Record Date Stockholder will be rounded up to the nearest number of Rights evenly divisible by three. For every three (3) Rights held, a Holder may subscribe for and purchase one (1) new Share (the "Primary Subscription"). In addition, Record Date Stockholders who fully exercise their Rights may subscribe for additional Shares not subscribed for by others in the Primary Subscription ("Over-Subscription Privilege") subject to limitations and allotment. Rights acquired in the secondary market may not participate in the Over-Subscription Privilege. The Board of Directors of the Fund has the right in its absolute discretion to eliminate the Over-Subscription Privilege if it considers it to be in the best interest of the Fund to do so. The Board of Directors may make that determination at any time, without prior notice to Rights Holders or others, up to and including the fifth day following the expiration date of November 18, 2025 (unless extended by the Board of Directors) (the "Expiration Date"). Fractional shares will not be issued upon the exercise of the Rights. Accordingly, new Shares may be purchased only pursuant to the exercise of Rights in integral multiples of three.

Rights Holders will not know the subscription price at the time of exercise and will be required initially to pay for both the Shares subscribed for pursuant to the Primary Subscription and, if eligible, any additional Shares subscribed for pursuant to the Over-Subscription Privilege, at the estimated subscription price of $8.12 per Share. An exercising Rights Holder will generally have no right to rescind a purchase after the Subscription Agent has received payment. Any refund in connection with an over-subscription will be delivered as soon as practicable after the Expiration Date and after all over-subscription allocations, if any, have been effected.

The Rights represented by this Subscription Rights Certificate may be exercised, as described further in the Prospectus Supplement by delivering to Computershare Trust Company, N.A. ("Computershare" or the "Subscription Agent"), prior to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on the Expiration Date of November 18, 2025 (unless extended), either, (1) this Subscription Rights Certificate, properly completed and executed, together with full payment for all the Rights the Holder elects to exercise under the Primary Subscription and Over-Subscription Privilege, or (2) a Notice of Guaranteed Delivery guaranteeing delivery of (i) a properly completed and executed Subscription Certificate and (ii) payment of the estimated Subscription Price in full for each share of Common Share subscribed for under the Primary Subscription Privilege and Over-Subscription Privilege (if applicable) (which certificate and full payment must then be delivered by the close of business on the next Business Day after the Expiration Date). This Subscription Rights Certificate may be transferred by duly completing and signing Section 2 on the reverse side hereof. All Rights not exercised prior to 5:00 p.m. on November 18, 2025, shall be null and void.

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| **Holder ID** | **COY** | **Class** | **Rights Qty Issued** | **Rights Cert #** |

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<u>Signature of Owner and U.S. Person for Tax Certification</u> <u>Signature of Co-Owner (if more than one registered holder listed)</u> <u>Date (mm/dd/yyyy)</u> <br>      

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| **To subscribe for your primary shares please complete line "A" on the card below. Example:** | **To subscribe for your primary shares please complete line "A" on the card below. Example:** | **To subscribe for your primary shares please complete line "A" on the card below. Example:** | **To subscribe for your primary shares please complete line "A" on the card below. Example:** |
| You own 88 shares as of the Record Date = You will receive 90 rights (as rounded up to the nearest number divisible by three) | You own 88 shares as of the Record Date = You will receive 90 rights (as rounded up to the nearest number divisible by three) | You own 88 shares as of the Record Date = You will receive 90 rights (as rounded up to the nearest number divisible by three) | You own 88 shares as of the Record Date = You will receive 90 rights (as rounded up to the nearest number divisible by three) |
| 90 rights divided by 3 = 30 Shares. The maximum number of Shares you can subscribe pursuant to the Primary Subscription would be 30. | 90 rights divided by 3 = 30 Shares. The maximum number of Shares you can subscribe pursuant to the Primary Subscription would be 30. | 90 rights divided by 3 = 30 Shares. The maximum number of Shares you can subscribe pursuant to the Primary Subscription would be 30. | 90 rights divided by 3 = 30 Shares. The maximum number of Shares you can subscribe pursuant to the Primary Subscription would be 30. |
| 30 | $8.12 | = | $243.60 |
| (No. of shares) | (Estimated Subscription Price) |  | (Payment to be Remitted) |

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If you are not exercising in full your Primary Subscription, check box D below and we will attempt to sell any remaining unexercised Rights.

Please note that $8.12 is an estimated price only. The Subscription Price will be determined on November 18, 2025, the Expiration Date (unless extended), and could be higher or lower than the Estimated Subscription Price depending on changes in the net asset value and share price of the Shares. The subscription price per Share will be determined based upon a formula equal 90.0% of the reported NAV or 95% of the market price per Share, whichever is higher, on the Expiration Date, unless the Offer is extended. Market price per Common Share will be determined based on the average of the last reported sales price of a Share on the New York Stock Exchange for the five trading days preceding (and not inclusive of) the Expiration Date.

To subscribe for any Shares in the Over-Subscription Privilege, please complete line "B" below. Please Note: Only Record Date Shareholders who have exercised their Primary Subscription in full may apply for shares pursuant to the Over-Subscription Privilege.

**Payment of Shares:** Full payment for both the primary subscription and over-subscription shares. Please reference your rights card control number on your check or cashier's check (and on the Notice of Guaranteed Delivery, if applicable). For Holders who wish to make such payment by cashier's check, the cashier's check must have the registered Holder's name imprinted (not simply written) on the check by the financial institution.

If the aggregate Subscription Price paid by a Record Date Shareholder is insufficient to purchase the number of Shares that the Holder indicates are being subscribed for, or a Record Date Shareholder does not specify the number of Common Shares to be purchased, then the Record Date Shareholder will be deemed to have exercised first, the Primary Subscription Right (if not already fully exercised) and second, the Over-Subscription Privilege to purchase Common Shares to the full extent of the payment rendered. If the aggregate Subscription Price paid by a Record Date Shareholder exceeds the amount necessary to purchase the number of Common Shares for which the Record Date Shareholder has indicated an intention to subscribe, then the Record Date Shareholder will be deemed to have exercised first the Primary Subscription Right (if not already fully exercised) and second, the Over-Subscription Privilege to the full extent of the excess payment tendered.

Expiration Date: (November 18, 2025 unless extended)

**PLEASE FILL IN ALL APPLICABLE INFORMATION.**

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| **A.** | Primary Subscription |  | ÷ 3 = |  | x | $8.12 | = $|
|  | (3 Rights= 1 Share) | (Rights Exercised) |  | (No. of Shares Subscribed For) |  | (Estimated Subscription Price) |  |

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| **B.** | Over-Subscription Privilege\* |  | x | $8.12 | = $|
|  | In addition, I wish to apply for additional shares pursuant to the Over-Subscription Privilege | (Maximum No. Of Additional Shares Subscribed For) |  | (Estimated Subscription Price) |  |

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\* The Over-Subscription Privilege may only be exercised if the Primary Subscription is exercised in full, and may only be exercised by Record Date Shareholders, as described in the Prospectus Supplement. Over-Subscriptions may not be accepted by the Fund and are subject to pro rata reductions.

**C.** Amount of Check Enclosed (A+B) = $

**D.** [ ] Sell any remaining Rights [ ] Sell all of my Rights

SECTION 1. TO SUBSCRIBE: I hereby irrevocably subscribe for the number of Shares indicated above upon the terms and conditions specified in the Prospectus Supplement relating thereto, receipt of which is acknowledged. I hereby agree that if I fail to pay for the Shares for which I have subscribed (or are deemed to have subscribed for as set forth above), the Fund may exercise any of the remedies set forth in the Prospectus Supplement.

TO SELL: If I have checked the box on line D, I authorize the sale of Rights by the Subscription Agent according to the procedures described in the Prospectus.

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| Signature(s) of Subscriber(s)/Sellers: |
| Please give your telephone number: |
| Please give your e-mail address: |

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SECTION 2. TO TRANSFER RIGHTS: For value received, ________________________ of the Rights represented by this Subscription Certificate are assigned to:

(Print Full Name of Assignee)     <br> Social Security Number

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| (Print Full Address) |
| **(Print Full Address)** |

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<br> Signature(s) of Assignor(s)  

IMPORTANT: The signature(s) must correspond in every particular, without alteration, with the name(s) as printed on your Subscription Certificate.

Your Signature must be guaranteed by an Eligible Guarantor Institution as that term is defined under Rule 17Ad-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which may include:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a) a commercial bank or trust company, or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b) a member firm of a domestic stock exchange, or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c) a savings bank or credit union

Signature Guaranteed By  

    <br> (name of Bank or Firm) {Signature of Officer and title)

Return Subscription Certificate by first class mail or overnight courier to: Computershare

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| *By Mail:* | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*By Express Mail or Overnight Courier:* |  |
| RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund, Inc. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund, Inc. | &nbsp;&nbsp;For questions pertaining to this offer, please call: |
| Attn: Corporate Actions Voluntary Offer | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Attn: Corporate Actions Voluntary Offer | &nbsp;&nbsp;Georgeson LLC |
| P.O. Box 43011 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;150 Royall Street, Suite V | &nbsp;&nbsp;Banks, brokers and shareholders call toll-free: |
| Providence, RI 02940-3011 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Canton, MA 02021 | &nbsp;&nbsp;866-357-5086 |

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## Exhibit 99.25

**NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY**

**For Common Stock of**

**RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund, Inc.**

**Subscribed for under the Primary Subscription Privilege**

**and Pursuant to the Over-Subscription Privilege**

As set forth in the Prospectus Supplement, dated October 21, 2025 (the "Prospectus"), this form or one substantially equivalent hereto may be used as a means of effecting subscription and payment for all of RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") common stock subscribed for under the Primary Subscription Privilege and pursuant to the Over-Subscription Privilege (the "Common Stock"). Such form may be delivered by first class mail, overnight courier or sent by email transmission to the Subscription Agent and must be received prior to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on November 18, 2025, unless such time is extended by Fund as described in the Prospectus (such date and time, as the same may be extended, the "Expiration Date"). The terms and conditions of the Rights Offering set forth in the Prospectus are incorporated by reference herein. Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein have the meaning attributed to them in the Prospectus.

The Subscription Agent is:

Computershare

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|:---|:---|
| **If By Mail:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Computershare Trust Company, N.A. |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Attn: Corporate Actions Voluntary Offer |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;P.O. Box 43011 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Providence, RI 02940-3011 |
| **If By Overnight Courier:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Computershare Trust Company, N.A. |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Attn: Corporate Actions Voluntary Offer |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;150 Royall Street, Suite V |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Canton, MA 02021 |
| **If By Email:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*canoticeofguarantee@computershare.com* |

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**For information call the information agent, Georgeson LLC: 866-357-5086**

**DELIVERY OF THIS INSTRUMENT TO AN ADDRESS OTHER THAN AS SET FORTH ABOVE OR TRANSMISSION VIA AN EMAIL ADDRESS OTHER THAN ONE LISTED ABOVE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A VALID DELIVERY. THE ABOVE EMAIL ADDRESS CAN ONLY BE USED FOR DELIVERY OF THIS NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY. ANY TRANSMISSION OF OTHER MATERIALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED A VALID SUBMISSION FOR THE OFFER.**

The undersigned, a member firm of the NYSE, Nasdaq or other national exchange, or bank or trust company which completes this form must communicate this guarantee and the number of Common Shares subscribed for in connection with this guarantee (separately disclosed as to the Primary Subscription and the Over-Subscription Privilege) to the Subscription Agent and must deliver this Notice of Guaranteed Delivery, to the Subscription Agent, prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the Expiration Date, guaranteeing delivery of (a) payment in full for all subscribed Common Shares and (b) a properly completed and signed Subscription Certificate (which certificate and full payment (at the estimated Subscription Price of $8.12 per Common Share) must then be delivered to the Subscription Agent no later than the close of business on the next business day after the Expiration Date). Failure to do so will result in a forfeiture of the Rights.

**VOLUNTARY CORPORATE ACTIONS COY: OPP**

**GUARANTEE**

The undersigned, a member firm of the NYSE, Nasdaq or other national exchange, or a bank or trust company, having an office or correspondent in the United States, guarantees delivery to the Subscription Agent prior to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, **on the next Business Day after November 18, 2025, which is the Expiration Date**, unless extended, as described in the Prospectus) of (a) a properly completed and executed Rights Certificate and (b) payment in full for all subscribed shares of Common Stock. Participants should notify the Depositary prior to covering through the submission of a physical security directly to the Depositary based on a guaranteed delivery that was submitted via the PTOP platform of The Depository Trust Company ("DTC").

Price for shares of Common Stock subscribed for under the Primary Subscription Privilege and for any additional shares of Common Stock subscribed for pursuant to the Over-Subscription Privilege, subject, in the case of the Over-Subscription Privilege, to proration, as described in the Prospectus, as subscription for such shares of Common Stock is indicated herein or in the Rights Certificate

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| **RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic** **Opportunities Fund, Inc.** | **Broker Assigned Control # _______________** |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| 1. Primary Subscription Privilege | Number of Rights to be exercised | Number of shares of Common Stock under the Primary Subscription Privilege requested for which you are guaranteeing delivery of Rights and payment | Payment to be made in connection with the shares of Common Stock subscribed for under the Primary Subscription Privilege |
|  | ________ Rights | _________ Shares of Common Stock (Rights ÷ 3) | $______________ |
| 2. Over-Subscription Privilege |  | Number of Shares of Common Stock requested pursuant to the Over-Subscription Privilege for which you are guaranteeing payment | Payment to be made in connection with the shares of Common Stock requested pursuant to the Over-Subscription Privilege |
|  |  | _________ Shares of Common Stock | $______________ |
| 3. Totals | Total number of Rights to be delivered | Total number of shares of Common Stock subscribed for and/or requested |  |
|  | ________ Rights | _________ Shares of Common Stock | $______________<br> Total Payment |

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Method of delivery of the Notice of Guaranteed Delivery (circle one)

A. Through DTC

B. Direct to Computershare, as Subscription Agent.

Please reference below the registration of the Rights to be delivered.

**VOLUNTARY CORPORATE ACTIONS COY: OPP**

PLEASE ASSIGN A UNIQUE CONTROL NUMBER FOR EACH GUARANTEE SUBMITTED. This number needs to be referenced on any direct delivery of Rights or any delivery through DTC.

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| Name of Firm | Authorized Signature |
| DTC Participant Number | Title |
| Address | Name (Please Type or Print) |
| Zip Code | Phone Number |
| Contact Name | Date |

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**VOLUNTARY CORPORATE ACTIONS COY: OPP**

## Exhibit 99.25

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**Subscription Agent and**

**Information Agent Agreement**

**Between**

**RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund Inc.**

**A exnd**

**Computershare Trust Company, N.A./Computershare Inc.**

**And**

**Georgeson LLC**

K.15 RiverNorthDoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund Subscription and Information Agent Agreement (REVISED) Page 1

This **SUBSCRIPTION AGENT AGREEMENT** (this "**Agreement**"), is entered into as of this October 24, 2025 (the "**Effective Date**"), is by and between RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund Inc, Inc., a company organized and existing under the laws of the State of Maryland **("The Company**"), and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., a national banking association ("**Trust Company**"), and Computershare Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Computershare" and, collectively with Trust Company, the "**Agent**"), and solely for purposes of the services provided under Article II hereof, Georgeson LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("**Georgeson**").

**Article I - SUBSCRIPTION AGENT SERVICES** 

**1. <u>Appointment</u>.**

1.1 Company is making an offer (the "**Subscription Offer**") to issue to holders of record of its outstanding shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the "**Common Stock**"), at the close of business on October 24, 2025 (the "**Record Date**"), the right to subscribe for and purchase (each, a "**Right**", and collectively, the "**Rights**") shares of common stock (the "**Additional Common Stock**") at the estimated purchase price of $8.12 per share of the Additional Common Stock (the "**Subscription Price**"), payable as described on the Subscription Form (as defined below) sent to eligible shareholders, upon the terms and conditions set forth herein. The term "**Subscribed**" shall mean submitted for purchase from Company by a stockholder in accordance with the terms of the Subscription Offer, and the term "**Subscription(s)**" shall mean any such submission. Company hereby appoints Agent to act as subscription agent in connection with the Subscription Offer and Agent hereby accepts such appointment in accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

1.2 The Subscription Offer will expire at 5:00 P.M., Eastern Time, on November 18, 2025 (the "**Expiration Time**"), unless Company shall have extended the period of time for which the Subscription Offer is open, in which event the term "**Expiration Time**" shall mean the latest time and date at which the Subscription Offer, as so extended by Company from time to time, shall expire.

1.3 Company filed a shelf registration statement relating to the Additional Common Stock with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "**1933 Act**"), on April 9, 2025, and such registration statement was declared effective on April 9, 2025. The terms of the Additional Common Stock are more fully described in the prospectus forming a part of the registration statement as it was declared effective. All terms used and not defined herein shall have the same meaning(s) as in the prospectus.

1.4 Promptly after the Record Date, Company will furnish Agent with, or will instruct Agent, in its capacity as transfer agent for Company, to prepare, a certified list in a format acceptable to Agent of holders of record of the Common Stock at the Record Date, including each such holder's name, address, taxpayer identification number ("**TIN**"), share amount with applicable tax lot detail, any certificate detail and information regarding any applicable account stops or blocks (the "**Record Stockholders List**").

1.5 No later than the earlier of (i) forty-five (45) days after the Record Date or (ii) January 15 of the year following the year in which the Record Date occurs, Company shall deliver to Agent written direction on the adjustment of cost basis for covered securities that arise from or are affected by the Subscription Offer in accordance with current Internal Revenue Service regulations (see the Tax Instruction/Cost Basis Information Letter attached hereto as Exhibit B for additional information)

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**2. <u>Subscription of Rights</u>.**

2.1 Every three Rights entitle each holder to subscribe, upon payment of the applicable Subscription Price, for one share of Additional Common Stock (the "**Basic Subscription Privilege**").

No fractional Rights will be issued. The number of Rights to be issued to a Record Date Stockholder will be rounded up to the nearest number of Rights evenly divisible by three. Fractional shares will not be issued upon the exercise of the Rights. Accordingly, new shares of common stock may be purchased only pursuant to the exercise of Rights in integral multiples of three.

2.2 If subscribing shareholders who exercise their Rights in full are entitled to exercise an oversubscription right, then Company shall provide Agent with instructions regarding the allocation to such shareholders of the Additional Common Stock after the initial allocation thereof.

2.3 Except as otherwise indicated to Agent by Company in writing, all the Common Stock delivered hereunder upon the exercise of the Rights will be delivered free of restrictive legends. Company shall, if applicable, inform Agent as soon as possible in advance as to whether any Common Stock issued hereunder is to be issued with restrictive legend(s) and, if so, Company shall provide the appropriate legend(s) and a list identifying the affected shareholders, certificate numbers (if applicable) and share amounts for such affected shareholders.

**3. <u>Duties of Subscription Agent</u>.**

3.1 Agent shall issue the Rights in accordance with this Agreement in the names of the holders of the Common Stock of record on the Record Date, keep such records as are necessary for the purpose of recording such issuance(s), and furnish a copy of such records to Company.

3.2 Promptly after Agent receives the Record Stockholders List, Agent shall:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) mail or cause to be mailed, by first class mail, to each holder of the Common Stock of record on the Record Date whose address of record is within the United States of America and Canada, (i) a subscription form with respect to the Rights to which such stockholder is entitled under the Subscription Offer (the "**Subscription Form**"), a form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A, (ii) a copy of the prospectus and (iii) a return envelope addressed to Agent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) At the direction of Company, mail or cause to be mailed, to each holder of the Common Stock of record on the Record Date whose address of record is outside the United States of America and Canada, or is an A.P.O. or a F.P.O. address, a copy of the prospectus. Agent shall refrain from mailing the Subscription Form to any holder of the Common Stock of record on the Record Date whose address of record is outside the United States of America and Canada, or is an A.P.O. or a F.P.O. address, and hold such Subscription Form for the account of such stockholder subject to such stockholder making satisfactory arrangements with Agent for the exercise or other disposition of the Rights described therein, and effect the exercise, sale or delivery of such Rights in accordance with the terms of this Agreement if notice of such arrangements is received at or before 11:00 am., Eastern Time, on November 11, 2025. In the event that a request to exercise the Rights is received from such a holder, Agent will consult with Company for instructions as to the number of shares of the Additional Common Stock, if any, Agent is authorized to issue.

K.15 RiverNorthDoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund Subscription and Information Agent Agreement (REVISED) Page 3

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Upon request by Company, Agent shall mail or deliver a copy of the prospectus (i) to each assignee or transferee of the Rights upon receiving appropriate documentation satisfactory to Agent to register the assignment or transfer thereof and (ii) with shares of the Additional Common Stock when such are issued to persons other than the registered holder of the Rights.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Agent shall accept Subscriptions upon the due exercise of the Rights (including payment of the Subscription Price) on or prior to the Expiration Time in accordance with the Subscription Form.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Agent shall accept Subscriptions, without further authorization or direction from Company, without procuring supporting legal papers or other proof of authority to sign (including, without limitation, proof of appointment of a fiduciary or other person acting in a representative capacity), and without signatures of co-fiduciaries, co-representatives or any other person:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) If the Right is registered in the name of a fiduciary and the Subscription Form is executed by such fiduciary, provided, that the Additional Common Stock is to be issued in the name of such fiduciary;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) If the Right is registered in the name of joint tenants and the Subscription Form is executed by one of the joint tenants, provided, that the Additional Common Stock is to be issued in the names of such joint tenants; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) If the Right is registered in the name of a corporation and the Subscription Form is executed by a person in a manner which appears or purports to be done in the capacity of an officer or agent thereof, provided, that the Additional Common Stock is to be issued in the name of such corporation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Each document received by Agent relating to its duties hereunder shall be dated and time stamped when received at the applicable address(es) as outlined in the offering documents.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) Agent shall, absent specific and mutually agreed upon instructions between Agent and Company, follow its normal and customary procedures with respect to the acceptance or rejection of all Subscriptions received after the Expiration Time. Subscriptions not authorized to be accepted pursuant to this Section 3 and Subscriptions otherwise failing to comply with the terms and conditions of the Subscription Form will be rejected and returned to the applicable shareholder.

**4. <u>Acceptance of Subscriptions</u>.** 

4.1 Following Agent's first receipt of Subscriptions, on each business day, or more frequently if reasonably requested as to major tally figures, forward a report by email to clakumb@rivernorth.com (the "**Company Representative**") as to the following information, based upon a preliminary review (and at all times subject to a final determination by Company) as of the close of business on the preceding business day or the most recent practicable time prior to such request, as the case may be: (i) the total number of shares of the Additional Common Stock Subscribed for; (ii) the total number of the Rights sold; (iii) the total number of the Rights partially Subscribed for; (iv) the amount of funds received; and (v) the cumulative totals in categories (i) through (iv), above.

4.2 As promptly as possible following the Expiration Time, advise the Company Representative by email of (i) the number of shares of the Additional Common Stock Subscribed for and (ii) the number of shares of the Additional Common Stock unsubscribed for.

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4.3 Upon acceptance of a Subscription, all funds received by Computershare under this Agreement that are to be distributed or applied by Computershare in the performance of services hereunder (the "Funds") shall be held by Computershare as agent for Company and deposited in one or more bank accounts to be maintained by Computershare in its name as agent for Company. Computershare may hold or invest the Funds through such accounts in: (i) bank accounts, short term certificates of deposit, bank repurchase agreements, and disbursement accounts with commercial banks with Tier 1 capital exceeding $1 billion or with an average rating above investment grade by S&P (LT Local Issuer Credit Rating), Moody's (Long Term Rating) and Fitch Ratings, Inc. (LT Issuer Default Rating) (each as reported by Bloomberg Finance L.P.), (ii) AAA Fixed NAV money market funds that comply with Rule 2a-7 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended ("**1940 Act**"), a AAA rated 3C-7 fund, or similar, (iii) funds backed by obligations of, or guaranteed by, the United States of America, municipal securities, or (iv) debt or commercial paper obligations rated A-1 or P-1 or better by S&P Global, Inc. ("**S&P**") or Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("**Moody's**"), respectively. Computershare shall have no responsibility or liability for any diminution of the Funds that may result from any deposit or investment made by Computershare in accordance with this paragraph, including any losses resulting from a default by any bank, financial institution or other third party. Computershare may from time to time receive interest, dividends or other earnings in connection with such deposits or investments. Computershare shall not be obligated to pay such interest, dividends or earnings to the Company, any holder or any other party.

**5. <u>Intentionally Omitted</u>**

**6. <u>Completion of Subscription Offer</u>.**

6.1 Upon completion of the Subscription Offer, Agent shall request the transfer agent for the Common Stock to issue the appropriate number of shares of the Additional Common Stock as required in order to effectuate the Subscriptions.

6.2 The Rights shall be issued in registered, book-entry form only. Agent shall keep books and records of the registration, transfer and exchange of the Rights (the "**Rights Register**").

6.3 All of the Rights issued upon any registration of transfer or exchange of the Rights shall be the valid obligations of Company, evidencing the same obligations and entitled to the same benefits under this Agreement as the Rights surrendered for such registration of transfer or exchange; provided, that until such transfer or exchange is registered in the Rights Register, Company and Agent may treat the registered holder thereof as the owner for all purposes.

6.4 For so long as this Agreement shall be in effect, Company will reserve for issuance and keep available free from preemptive rights a sufficient number of shares of the Additional Common Stock to permit the exercise in full of all of the Rights issued pursuant to the Subscription Offer.

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6.6 Company shall, from time to time, take all action necessary or appropriate to obtain and keep effective all registrations, permits, consents and approvals of the Securities and Exchange Commission and any other governmental agency or authority and make such filings under federal and state laws, which may be necessary or appropriate in connection with the issuance, sale, transfer and delivery of the Rights or the Additional Common Stock issued upon the exercise of the Rights.

**7. <u>Procedure for Discrepancies</u>.** Agent shall follow its regular procedures to attempt to reconcile any discrepancies between the number of shares of Additional Common Stock that any Subscription Form may indicate are to be issued to a stockholder upon the exercise of the Rights and the number that the Record Stockholders List indicates may be issued to such stockholder. In any instance where Agent cannot reconcile such discrepancies by following such procedures, Agent will consult with Company for instructions as to the number of shares of Additional Common Stock, if any, Agent is authorized to issue. In the absence of such instructions, Agent is authorized not to issue any shares of Additional Common Stock to such stockholder and will return to the subscribing stockholder (at Agent's option by either first class mail under a blanket surety bond or insurance protecting Agent and Company from losses or liabilities arising out of the non-receipt or non-delivery of the Subscription Form or by registered mail insured separately for the value of the applicable Rights) to such stockholder's address as set forth in the Subscription Form, any Subscription Form delivered to Agent, any other documents delivered therewith and a letter explaining the reason for the return of such documents.

**8. <u>Procedure for Deficient Items</u>.**

8.1 Agent shall examine the Subscription Form(s) received by it as agent to ascertain whether they appear to have been completed and executed in accordance with the Subscription Offer. In the event that Agent determines that any Subscription Form does not appear to have been properly completed or executed, or to be in proper form, or any other deficiency in connection with the Subscription Form appears to exist, Agent shall follow, where possible, its regular procedures to attempt to cause such irregularity to be corrected. Agent is not authorized to waive any deficiency in connection with the Subscription, unless Company provides written authorization to waive such deficiency.

8.2 If a Subscription Form specifies that shares of the Additional Common Stock are to be issued to a person other than the person in whose name a surrendered Right is registered, Agent will not issue such shares until such Subscription Form has been properly endorsed with the signature guaranteed in a manner acceptable to Agent (or otherwise put in proper form for transfer).

8.3 If any such deficiency is neither corrected nor waived, Agent will return to the subscribing stockholder (at Agent's option by either first class mail under a blanket surety bond or insurance protecting Agent and Company from losses or liabilities arising out of the non-receipt or non-delivery of the Subscription Form or by registered mail insured separately for the value of the applicable Rights) to such stockholder's address as set forth in the Subscription Form, any Subscription Form delivered to Agent, any other documents delivered therewith and a letter explaining the reason for the return of such documents.

**9. <u>Tax Reporting</u>.**

9.1 Agent shall prepare and file with the appropriate governmental agency and mail to each stockholder, as applicable, all appropriate tax information forms, including, but not limited to, Forms 1099-B, covering payments or any other distributions made by Agent pursuant to this Agreement during each calendar year, or any portion thereof, during which Agent performs services hereunder, as described in the attached Exhibit B.

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9.2 With respect to any surrendering stockholder whose TIN has not been certified as correct, Agent shall deduct and withhold the appropriate backup withholding tax from any payment made to such stockholder pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code.

9.3 Should any issue arise regarding federal income tax reporting or withholding, Agent shall take such reasonable action as Company may reasonably request in writing. Such action may be subject to additional fees.

**ARTICLE II – Information Agent Services**

**1.**  **<u>Services</u>** Georgeson shall perform the information agent services described
in the schedule of fees attached hereto as Exhibit C (such services, collectively, the "**IA Services** ").

**2.**  **<u>Fees</u>** In consideration of Georgeson's performance of the IA Services,
the Company shall pay Georgeson the amounts, and pursuant to the terms, set forth on the schedule of fees attached hereto as Exhibit C,
together with the costs and expenses set forth below. The Company acknowledges and agrees that the schedule of fees shall be subject to
adjustment if the Company requests Georgeson to provide services with respect to additional matters or a revised scope of work.

**3.**  **<u>Expenses</u>** 

In addition to the fees and charges described in paragraphs (2) and 3(d) hereof, Georgeson shall charge the Company, and the Company shall be solely responsible, for the following costs and expenses:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a. Costs and expenses incidental to the Subscription Offer, including without limitation the mailing or delivery of Offer materials;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b. Costs and expenses relating to Georgeson's work with its agents or other parties involved in the Subscription Offer, including
without limitation charges for bank threshold lists, data processing, telephone directory assistance, facsimile transmissions or other
forms of electronic communication;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c. Costs and expenses incurred by Georgeson at the Company's request or for the Company's convenience, including without
limitation for copying, printing of additional and/or supplemental material and travel by Georgeson's personnel; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d. Any other costs and expenses authorized by the Company during the course of the Subscription Offer, including without limitation those
relating to advertising (including production and posting), media relations and analytical services.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;e. The Company shall pay all applicable taxes incurred in connection with the delivery of the IA Services or expenses.

**4.**  **<u>Custodial Charges</u>** 

Georgeson agrees to check, itemize and pay on the Company's behalf the charges of brokers and banks, with the exception of Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (which will bill the Company directly), for forwarding the Company's offering material to beneficial owners. The Company shall reimburse Georgeson for such broker and bank charges in the manner described in the schedule of fees.

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**ARTICLE III – GENERAL PROVISIONS**

**10. <u>Authorizations and Protections</u>.**

As agent for Company hereunder, Agent:

10.1 Shall have no duties or obligations other than those specifically set forth herein or as may subsequently be agreed to in writing by Agent and Company;

10.2 Shall have no obligation to deliver the Additional Common Stock unless Company shall have provided a sufficient number of shares of the Additional Common Stock to satisfy the exercise of the Rights by holders as set forth hereunder;

10.3 Shall be regarded as making no representations and having no responsibilities as to the validity, sufficiency, value, or genuineness of any certificates, if applicable, or the Rights represented thereby surrendered hereunder or the Additional Common Stock issued in exchange therefor, and will not be required to or be responsible for and will make no representations as to, the validity, sufficiency, value or genuineness of the Subscription Offer;

10.4 Shall not be obligated to take any legal action hereunder; if, however, Agent determines to take any legal action hereunder, and where the taking of such action might, in Agent's judgment, subject or expose it to any expense or liability, Agent shall not be required to act unless it shall have been furnished with an indemnity satisfactory to it;

10.5 May rely on and shall be fully authorized and protected in acting or failing to act upon any certificate, instrument, opinion, notice, letter, telegram, telex, facsimile transmission or other document or security delivered to Agent and believed by Agent to be genuine and to have been signed by the proper party or parties;

10.6 Shall not be liable or responsible for any recital or statement contained in the Subscription Offer or any other documents relating thereto;

10.7 Shall not be liable or responsible for any failure of the Company or any other party to comply with any of its covenants and obligations relating to the Subscription Offer, including without limitation obligations under applicable securities laws;

10.8 Shall not be liable to any holder of the Rights for any Additional Common Stock or dividends thereon or, if applicable, and any related unclaimed property that has been delivered to a public official pursuant to applicable abandoned property law;

10.9 May, from time to time, rely on instructions provided by Company concerning the services provided hereunder. Further, Agent may apply to any officer or other authorized person of Company for instruction, and may consult with legal counsel for Agent or Company with respect to any matter arising in connection with the services provided hereunder. Agent and its agents and subcontractors shall not be liable and shall be indemnified by Company under Section 12.2 of this Agreement for any action taken or omitted by Agent in reliance upon any Company instructions or upon the advice or opinion of such counsel. Agent shall not be held to have notice of any change of authority of any person, until receipt of written notice thereof from Company;

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10.10 May rely on and be fully authorized and protected in acting or failing to act upon (a) any guaranty of signature by an eligible guarantor institution that is a member or participant in the Securities Transfer Agents Medallion Program or other comparable signature guarantee program or insurance program in addition to, or in substitution for, the foregoing; or (b) any law, act, regulation or any interpretation of the same even though such law, act, or regulation may thereafter have been altered, changed, amended or repealed;

10.11 Either in connection with, or independent of the instruction term in Section 10.9, above, Agent may consult counsel satisfactory to Agent (including internal counsel), and the advice of such counsel shall be full and complete authorization and protection in respect of any action taken, suffered or omitted by Agent hereunder in good faith and in reliance upon the advice of such counsel;

10.12 May perform any of its duties hereunder either directly or by or through agents or attorneys and Agent shall not be liable or responsible for any misconduct or negligence on the part of any agent or attorney appointed with reasonable care hereunder; and

10.13 Is not authorized, and shall have no obligation, to pay any brokers, dealers, or soliciting fees to any person.

**11. <u>Representations, Warranties and Covenants</u>.**

11.1 <u>Agent</u>. Agent represents and warrants to Company that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Governance.</u> Trust Company is a federally chartered trust company duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under
the laws of the United States and Computershare is a corporation duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws
of the State of Delaware and each has full power, authority and legal right to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Compliance with Laws.</u> The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by Agent has been duly authorized by all necessary
action, constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Agent enforceable against Agent in accordance with its terms, will not
require the consent of any third party that has not been given, and will not violate, conflict with or result in the breach of any material
term, condition or provision of (A) any existing law, ordinance, or governmental rule or regulation to which Agent is subject, (B) any
judgment, order, writ, injunction, decree or award of any court, arbitrator or governmental or regulatory official, body or authority
applicable to Agent, (C) Agent's incorporation documents or by-laws, or (D) any material agreement to which Agent is a party.

11.2 <u>Company</u>. Company represents and warrants to Agent that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Governance.</u> It is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Maryland,
and it has full power, authority and legal right to enter into and perform this Agreement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Compliance with Laws.</u> The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by Company has been duly authorized by all
necessary action, constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Company enforceable against Company in accordance with its terms,
will not require the consent of any third party that has not been given, and will not violate, conflict with or result in the breach of
any material term, condition or provision of (A) any existing law, ordinance, or governmental rule or regulation to which Company is subject,
(B) any judgment, order, writ, injunction, decree or award of any court, arbitrator or governmental or regulatory official, body or authority
applicable to Company, (C) Company's incorporation documents or by-laws, (D) any material agreement to which Company is a party,
or (E) any applicable stock exchange rules;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Securities Laws.</u> Registration statements under the 1933 Act and the 1940 Act have been filed and are currently effective, or
will be effective prior to the sale of any Additional Common Stock, and will remain so effective, and all appropriate state securities
law filings have been made with respect to all of the Additional Common Stock being offered for sale, except for any shares of Additional
Common Stock which are offered in a transaction or series of transactions which are exempt from the registration requirements of the 1933
Act, 1940 Act and state securities laws; Company will immediately notify Agent of any information to the contrary; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>Shares.</u> The Additional Common Stock issued and outstanding on the date hereof have been duly authorized, validly issued and
are fully paid and are non-assessable; and any Additional Common Stock to be issued hereafter, when issued, shall have been duly authorized,
validly issued and fully paid and will be non-assessable.

**12. <u>Indemnification and Limitation of Liability</u>.**

12.1 <u>Liability</u>. Agent shall only be liable for any loss or damage determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be a result of Agent's gross negligence or willful misconduct; provided that any liability of Agent will be limited in the aggregate to the amounts paid hereunder by Company to Agent as fees and charges, but not including reimbursable expenses.

12.2 <u>Indemnity</u>. Company shall indemnify and hold Agent harmless from and against, and Agent shall not be responsible for, any and all losses, claims, damages, costs, charges, penalties and related interest, counsel fees and expenses, payments, expenses and liability (collectively, "**Losses**") arising out of or attributable to Agent's duties under this Agreement or this appointment, including the reasonable costs and expenses of defending itself against any Loss or enforcing this Agreement, except for any liability of Agent as set forth in Section 12.1, above.

12.3 <u>Limitation of the Company and Shareholders</u>. It is understood and expressly stipulated that none of the directors, officers, agents or shareholders of the Company shall be personally liable hereunder for the obligations of the Company. All persons dealing with the Company must look solely to the property of the Company for the enforcement of any claims against the Company, as neither the directors, officers, agents or shareholders assume any personal liability for obligations entered into on behalf of the Company.

**13. <u>Damages</u>**. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, neither party shall be liable to the other for any incidental, indirect, special or consequential damages of any nature whatsoever, including, but not limited to, loss of anticipated profits, occasioned by a breach of any provision of this Agreement even if apprised of the possibility of such damages.

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**14. <u>Confidentiality</u>.**

14.1 <u>Definition</u>. "**Confidential Information**" shall mean any and all technical or business information relating to a party, including, without limitation, financial, marketing and product development information, shareholder data (including any non-public information of such Shareholder), proprietary information, and the terms and conditions (but not the existence) of this Agreement, that is disclosed or otherwise becomes known to the other party or its affiliates, agents or representatives before or during the term of this Agreement. Confidential Information constitutes trade secrets and is of great value to the owner (or its affiliates). Confidential Information shall not include any information that is: (a) already known to the other party or its affiliates at the time of the disclosure; (b) publicly known at the time of the disclosure or becomes publicly known through no wrongful act or failure of the other party; (c) subsequently disclosed to the other party or its affiliates on a non-confidential basis by a third party not having a confidential relationship with the owner and which rightfully acquired such information; or (d) independently developed by one party without access to Confidential Information of the other.

14.2 <u>Use and Disclosure</u>. All Confidential Information of a party will be held in confidence by the other party with at least the same degree of care as such party protects its own confidential or proprietary information of like kind and import, but not less than a reasonable degree of care. Neither party will disclose in any manner Confidential Information of the other party in any form to any person or entity without the other party's prior consent. However, each party may disclose relevant aspects of the other party's Confidential Information to its officers, affiliates, agents, subcontractors and employees to the extent reasonably necessary to perform its duties and obligations under this Agreement and such disclosure is not prohibited by applicable law. Without limiting the foregoing, each party will implement physical and other security measures and controls designed to protect (a) the security and confidentiality of Confidential Information; (b) against any threats or hazards to the security and integrity of Confidential Information; and (c) against any unauthorized access to or use of Confidential Information. To the extent that a party delegates any duties and responsibilities under this Agreement to an agent or other subcontractor, the party ensures that such agent and subcontractor are contractually bound to confidentiality terms consistent with the terms of this Section 14.

14.3 <u>Required or Permitted Disclosure</u>. In the event that any requests or demands are made for the disclosure of Confidential Information, other than requests to Agent for Shareholder records pursuant to standard subpoenas from state or federal government authorities (*e.g.*, divorce and criminal actions), the party receiving such request will promptly notify the other party to secure instructions from an authorized officer of such party as to such request and to enable the other party the opportunity to obtain a protective order or other confidential treatment, unless such notification is otherwise prohibited by law or court order. Each party expressly reserves the right, however, to disclose Confidential Information to any person whenever it is advised by counsel that it may be held liable for the failure to disclose such Confidential Information or if required by law or court order.<br>

14.4 <u>Unauthorized Disclosure</u>. As may be required by law and without limiting any party's rights in respect of a breach of this Section 14, each party will promptly:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Notify the other party in writing of any unauthorized possession, use or
disclosure of the other party's Confidential Information by any person or entity that may become known to such party;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Furnish to the other party full details of the unauthorized possession,
use or disclosure; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Use commercially reasonable efforts to prevent a recurrence of any such
unauthorized possession, use or disclosure of Confidential Information.

14.5 <u>Costs</u>. Each party will bear the costs it incurs as a result of compliance with this Section 14.

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**15. <u>Compensation and Expenses</u>.**

15.1 Company shall pay to Agent compensation in accordance with the fee schedule attached as Exhibit C hereto, together with reimbursement for reasonable fees and disbursements of counsel, regardless of whether any Rights are surrendered to Agent, for Agent's services hereunder.

15.2 Company shall be charged for certain expenses advanced or incurred by Agent in connection with Agent's performance of its duties hereunder. Such charges include, but are not limited to, stationery and supplies, such as checks, envelopes and paper stock, as well as any disbursements for telephone and document creation and delivery. While Agent endeavors to maintain such charges (both internal and external) at competitive rates, these charges may not reflect actual out-of-pocket costs, and may include handling charges to cover internal processing and use of Agent's billing systems.

15.3 If any out-of-proof condition caused by Company or any of its prior agents arises during any terms of this agreement, Company will, promptly upon Agent's request, provide Agent with funds or shares sufficient to resolve the out-of-proof condition.

15.4 All amounts owed to Agent hereunder are due within thirty (30) days of the invoice date. Delinquent payments are subject to a late payment charge of one and one half percent (1.5%) per month commencing forty-five (45) days from the invoice date. Company agrees to reimburse Agent for any attorney's fees and any other costs associated with collecting delinquent payments.

15.5 Company is responsible for all taxes, levies, duties, and assessments levied on services purchased under this Agreement (collectively, "**Transaction Taxes**"). Computershare is responsible for collecting and remitting Transaction Taxes in all jurisdictions in which Computershare is registered to collect such Transaction Taxes. Computershare shall invoice Company for such Transaction Taxes that Computershare is obligated to collect upon the furnishing of services provided hereunder. Company shall pay such Transaction Taxes according to the terms in Section 15.1, above. Computershare shall timely remit to the appropriate governmental authorities all such Transaction Taxes that Computershare collects from Company. To the extent that Company provides Computershare with valid exemption certificates, direct pay permits, or other documentation that exempts Computershare from collecting Transaction Taxes from Company, invoices issued for services hereunder provided after Computershare's receipt of such certificates, permits, or other documentation will not reflect exempted Transaction Taxes. Computershare is solely responsible for the payment of all personal property taxes, franchise taxes, corporate excise or privilege taxes, property or license taxes, taxes relating to Computershare's personnel, and taxes based on Computershare's net income or gross revenues relating to services provided hereunder.

**16. <u>Termination</u>.** Either party may terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days' prior written notice to the other party. Unless so terminated, this Agreement shall continue in effect until ninety (90) days following the Expiration Time. In the event of such early termination, Company will appoint a successor agent and inform Agent of the name and address of any successor agent so appointed, provided, that no failure by Company to appoint such a successor agent shall affect the termination of this Agreement or the discharge of Agent as agent hereunder. Upon any such termination, Agent shall be relieved and discharged of any further responsibilities with respect to its duties hereunder. Upon payment of all outstanding fees and expenses hereunder, Agent shall promptly forward to Company or its designee any Subscription Forms or other documents relating to the Subscription Offer that Agent may receive after its appointment has so terminated.

**17. <u>Assignment</u>.** Neither this Agreement nor any rights or obligations hereunder may be assigned by Company or Agent without the written consent of the other; provided, however, that Agent may, without further consent of Company, assign any of its rights and obligations hereunder to any affiliated agent registered under Rule 17Ac2-1 promulgated under the 1934 Act.

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**18. <u>Subcontractors and Unaffiliated Third Parties</u>.**

18.1 <u>Subcontractors</u>. Agent may, without further consent of Company, subcontract with (a) any affiliates, or (b) unaffiliated subcontractors for such services as may be required from time to time (e.g., lost shareholder searches, escheatment, telephone and mailing services); provided, however, that Agent shall be as fully responsible to Company for the acts and omissions of any subcontractor as it is for its own acts and omissions.

18.2 <u>Unaffiliated Third Parties</u>. Nothing herein shall impose any duty upon Agent in connection with or make Agent liable for the actions or omissions to act of unaffiliated third parties (other than subcontractors referenced in Section 18.1, above) such as, by way of example and not limitation, airborne services, delivery services, the U.S. mails, and telecommunication companies, provided, if Agent selected such company, Agent exercised due care in selecting the same.

**19. <u>Miscellaneous</u>.**

19.1 <u>Notices</u>. All notices, demands and other communications given pursuant to the terms and provisions hereof shall be in writing, shall be deemed effective on the date of receipt, and may be sent by electronic mail (except for notices of default or termination of this Agreement by Agent), overnight delivery services, or by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested to:

If to Company: with an additional copy to:

RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund Inc.

Attn: Marcus L. Collins, Secretary

360 S. Rosemary

Avenue, Suite 1420

West Palm Beach, FL

33401

Invoice for fees and services (if different than above): The above address, plus:

RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund Inc.

360 S. Rosemary

Avenue, Suite 1420

West Palm Beach, FL

33401

If to Agent: with an additional copy to: <br>Computershare Inc. 480 Washington Blvd., 26th Floor Jersey City, NJ 07310 Attn: Corp Actions Relationship Manager Computershare Inc. 150 Royall Street Canton, MA 02021 Attn: Legal Department

Or

Computershare Inc.

150 Royall Street

Canton, MA 02021

Attn: Corp Actions Relationship Manager

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19.2 <u>No Expenditure of Funds</u>. No provision of this Agreement shall require Agent to expend or risk its own funds or otherwise incur any financial liability in the performance of any of its duties hereunder or in the exercise of its rights if it shall believe in good faith that repayment of such funds or adequate indemnification against such risk or liability is not reasonably assured to it.

19.3 <u>Publicity</u>. Neither party hereto shall issue a news release, public announcement, advertisement, or other form of publicity concerning the existence of this Agreement or the services to be provided hereunder without obtaining the prior written approval of the other party, which may be withheld in the other party's sole discretion; provided, that Agent may use Company's name in its customer lists or otherwise as required by law or regulation.

19.4 <u>Successors</u>. All the covenants and provisions of this Agreement by or for the benefit of Company or Agent shall bind and inure to the benefit of their respective successors and assigns hereunder.

19.5 <u>Amendments</u>. This Agreement may be amended or modified by a written amendment executed by the parties hereto and, to the extent required, authorized by a resolution of the Board of Directors of Company.

19.6 <u>Severability</u>. If any term, provision, covenant or restriction of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction or other authority to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remainder of the terms, provisions, covenants and restrictions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated.

19.7 <u>Governing Law; Jurisdiction</u>. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to principles of conflicts of law. The parties hereto irrevocably (a) submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of any New York State court sitting in New York City or the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York in any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement, (b) waive, to the fullest extent they may effectively do so, any defense based on inconvenient forum, improper venue or lack of jurisdiction to the maintenance of any such action or proceeding, and (c) waive all right to trial by jury in any action, proceeding or counterclaim arising out of this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby. Agent shall not be required hereunder to comply with the laws or regulations of any country other than the United States of America or any political subdivision thereof. Agent may consult with foreign counsel, at Company's expense, to resolve any foreign law issues that may arise as a result of Company or any other party being subject to the laws or regulations of any foreign jurisdiction.

19.8 <u>Force Majeure</u>. Agent will not be liable for any delay or failure in performance when such delay or failure arises from circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including without limitation acts of God, acts of government in its sovereign or contractual capacity, acts of public enemy or terrorists, acts of civil or military authority, war, riots, civil strife, terrorism, blockades, sabotage, rationing, embargoes, epidemics, pandemics, outbreaks of infectious diseases or any other public health crises, earthquakes, fire, flood, other natural disaster, quarantine or any other employee restrictions, power shortages or failures, utility or communication failure or delays, labor disputes, strikes, or shortages, supply shortages, equipment failures, or software malfunctions.

19.9 <u>Third Party Beneficiaries</u>. The provisions of this Agreement are intended to benefit only Agent, Company and their respective permitted successors and assigns. No rights shall be granted to any other person by virtue of this Agreement, and there are no third party beneficiaries hereof.

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19.10 <u>Survival</u>. All provisions regarding indemnification, warranty, liability and limits thereon, compensation and expenses and confidentiality and protection of proprietary rights and trade secrets shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.

19.11 <u>Priorities</u>. In the event of any conflict, discrepancy, or ambiguity between the terms and conditions contained in (a) this Agreement, (b) any exhibits, schedules or attachments hereto, and (c) the Subscription Offer, the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement shall take precedence.

19.12 <u>Merger of Agreement</u>. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto and supersedes any prior agreement with respect to the subject matter hereof, whether oral or written.

19.13 <u>No Strict Construction</u>. The parties hereto have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement. In the event any ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by all parties hereto, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any provision of this Agreement.

19.14 <u>Descriptive Headings</u>. Descriptive headings contained in this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not control or affect the meaning or construction of any of the provisions hereof.

19.15 <u>Counterparts</u>. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and each of such counterparts shall for all purposes be deemed to be an original, and all such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same instrument. A signature to this Agreement executed and/or transmitted electronically shall have the same authority, effect, and enforceability as an original signature.

 

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**IN WITNESS WHEREOF,** the parties hereto have executed this Agreement by their duly authorized officers as of the Effective Date hereof.

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| **RIVERNORTH/DOUBLELINE STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.** | **RIVERNORTH/DOUBLELINE STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.** |
| By: | /s/ Marcus Collins |
| Name: | Marcus Collins |
| Title: | Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer |

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**COMPUTERSHARE INC. and**

**COMPUTERSHARE TRUST COMPANY, N.A.**

***For both entities***

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| By: | /s/ Thomas Borbely |
| Name: | Thomas Borbely |
| Title: | Senior Manager, Corporate Actions |

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**GEORGESON LLC**

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| By: | /s/ Christopher M. Hayden |
| Name: | Christopher M. Hayden |
| Title: | Chief Operating Officer - US |

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| Exhibit A | Form of Subscription Form |
| Exhibit B | Tax Instruction and Cost Basis Information Letter |
| Exhibit C | Schedule of Fees |

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**EXHIBIT A**

<u>FORM OF SUBSCRIPTION FORM</u> 

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**Exhibit B**

**Section 1**

**Standard Tax Reporting Instructions** 

 

*Pursuant to the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, financial intermediaries such as Computershare must report cost basis for certain types of securities acquired after January 1, 2011 to both security holders and the IRS. In preparation for the year-end tax reporting to be performed by Computershare under our service agreement for the corporate actions event described in Section 2 of this agreement, please (a) complete the below Year End Tax Reporting Package and (b) provide us with the pertinent issuer statement (i.e., hard copy or website link requested in Section 4 below) as required of issuers under Internal Revenue Code Section 6045B and the underlying Treasury regulations.*

 

*In the event that you have not yet produced the issuer statement, kindly provide us with the requisite information at your earliest convenience when completed. You may find it helpful to refer to the below link on the IRS website for some background information regarding the issuer's obligation to produce the issuer statement.* 

<u>https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/form-8937-report-of-organizational-actions-affecting-basis-of-securities</u>

*Please review, complete, execute and return the Year End Tax Reporting Package or the Form 8937, attached documents via e-mail. By requesting cost basis information, Computershare has fulfilled its regulatory obligation. Failure to provide correct basis information may result in a liability to you as an issuer, but if we can provide additional details, please feel free to call upon us.* 

 

*Additional information may be required based on the completion of the information provided below.* 

 

**PLEASE NOTE:** If IRC sections 302/304 apply to this Corporate Actions event, please reach out to the Corporate Actions Relationship Manager listed on Wire Instruction Exhibit of this Agreement to provide further details.

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**Year End Tax Reporting Package**

Computershare cannot provide tax advice for purposes of completing this worksheet. Please consult your tax counsel to determine your respective tax reporting requirements.

Shareholder accounts without certified TIN, or certification of foreign status on our system of record will be subject to backup withholding tax at the applicable rate in accordance with IRS rules and regulations regarding 1099 tax reporting. The applicable backup withholding tax deducted from their payment will be remitted to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Holders will need to claim any refund of over withholding directly from the IRS and not Computershare. *Please note residents or holders that are uncertified, and reside in the state of CA will be withheld an additional 7% which will be remitted to the state of CA.*

**Important:** Computershare uses Constructive Receipt (refer to below definition) reporting for its standard tax reporting default. Deviations from our Standard Default Tax Terms, late submissions and subsequent corrections after the event is over will be subject to additional fees, by appraisal. If Computershare does not receive the completed tax letter by the expiration of the offer /effective date of the distribution or exchange, Computershare will use our Standard Default Tax Terms.

*<u>Computershare will perform form suppression on de minimis reporting for the following: on 1099-B tax forms less than $ in proceeds and fractional share issuance if no withholding; 1099-DIV tax forms less than $ in dividend income if no withholding.</u>*

 

*<u>Computershare will not be liable for any IRS penalties resulting from any client changes to this tax letter or client delay in any final tax instructions that will alter our initial tax reporting instructions. Should any withholding be remitted late to the IRS as a result of any changes to your initial tax reporting instructions. Company and/or Purchaser will be responsible for obligations related to penalties and interest as noted under the Section of the Agreement titled "Indemnification and Limitation of Liability."</u>*

**<u>Definitions:</u>**

**Constructive Receipt:** Constructive Receipt means that any corporate action exchange proceeds would be reported to the IRS in the year the merger is effective, whether or not the shareholder has presented the requisite and valid documentation in such year.

**Standard Default Tax Terms:** The share consideration (if any) is considered a non-taxable event with no Fair Market Value Reporting (FMV) on shares. Principal and CIL are reported on form 1099B as constructive receipt. In the event of an exchange, dividends declared after the effective date, will accrue on the shares issuable to un-exchanged holders and tax reported "as if" paid currently.

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**Section 2 – Client Information**

Client Name:  

Tax ID/EIN:  

Issue Description/Type:  

CUSIP Number(s):  

Will you require Computershare to perform tax reporting services for this transaction?

[ ] Yes [ ] No\*\*\*

<u>\*\*\*If you mark the above box "No", an explanation of either how the consideration will be tax reported, or why tax reporting is not applicable (i.e. K1, W-2, etc.), is required. Please provide this explanation in **Section 5** where it indicates "If you answered "No" in Section 2.</u>

**Section 3 – Standard 1099 Reporting**

**<u>3.A – Principal payment / cash in lieu of fractional shares</u>**

If 3.A is not applicable, please check here and move to 3.B [ ]

Computershare to report principal payment on Form 1099-B.

Yes, on Form 1099-B [ ] Yes, on a form other than Form 1099-B. Please complete Section 3.C [ ]

Computershare to report cash in lieu payment for fractional shares made to holders.

Yes, on Form 1099-B [ ] Yes, on a form other than Form 1099-B. Please complete Section 3.C [ ]

**<u>3.B – Dividend Reporting (including accrued dividends for unexchanged accounts)</u>**

If 3.B is not applicable, please check here and move to Section 3.C [ ]

Dividends that have been paid in conjunction with Corporate Actions payments, deemed or accrued, such payment will be reported as Constructive Receipt on Form 1099-DIV or 1042-S.

Computershare to report dividends on Forms 1099-DIV / 1042-S.

Yes, Form 1099-DIV/1042-SB [ ] Yes, on a form other than Form 1099-DIV/1042=S. [ ] Please explain

Did the Company and or Purchaser distribute qualified dividends (100% ordinary & 100% qualified) for this tax year on the Newco shares?

Yes [ ] \*No [ ]

\*If no, please provide us with your worksheet to ensure all reportable income or reclassification income, paid by Computershare as agent, is reported correctly. Please note that up to five decimal points can be utilized in the reallocation process. If you choose to use less than five decimal points this could result in rounding issues. Due to time constraints inherent with tax season, we will not be able to re-run tax forms due to rounding issues. Please provide us with your worksheet reflecting all distributions for this applicable tax year.

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**<u>3.C – Additional reporting</u>**

If 3.C is not applicable, please check here and move to Section 4 [ ]

Does any of the following reporting need to be performed by Computershare for cash paid (i.e., principal, cash in lieu) if not to be tax reported on Form 1099-B?

1099-INT [ ] 1099-OID [ ] 1099-MISC [ ] 1099-DIV [ ] 1042-S [ ]

If you selected 1099-INT, 1099-OID or 1099-MISC above, please complete the below. Specify which box on the Form should be used for reportable amounts:

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| Reporting Box for 1099-INT: |
| Reporting Box for 1099-OID: |
| Reporting Box for 1099-MISC: |

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If you selected 1099-DIV and/or 1042-S above, please complete the below.

Reporting for merger consideration (other than accrued and unpaid dividends as outlined below), on Form 1099-DIV and/or 1042-S is as follows:

**Section 4 – Cost Basis** 

Please provide a copy of the completed Issuer Statement (IRS Form 8937) or link to where the Tax & Cost Basis information can be found. If you are unable to provide the link or information pertaining to the Issuer Statement or such IRS filing requirement does not apply, you must answer the questions below.

What are the Cost Basis implications due to this Corporate Action? Please include the details of any calculation that needs to be applied to existing cost basis, or provide an explanation if the IRS filing requirement for Form 8937 does not apply to this event.

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**Section 5 – Additional Information**

Did any of the following corporate changes occur during the same year in which this corporate action took place?

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| a) Name Change? | Yes [ ] | No [ ] |
| b) Tax Id Number Change? | Yes [ ] | No [ ] |
| c) CUSIP Number Change? | Yes [ ] | No [ ] |
| d) Cash Liquidating Distribution | Yes [ ] | No [ ] |
| e) Non-Cash Liquidating Distribution | Yes [ ] | No [ ] |
| f) Sale of Rights payment | Yes [ ] | No [ ] |

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Is any additional tax reporting required, other than what has been stated in Section 3 above (specify below)?

If you answered "No" in Section 2 above indicating that you do not require Computershare to perform tax reporting, please explain below.

**Section 6 – Additional Information continued**

Is any additional tax withholding required other than what has been stated in Section 3 above (specify below)?

Section 7

**Fair Market Value (FMV) Tax Reporting Instructions** 

 

*Pursuant to the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, financial intermediaries such as Computershare must report cost basis for certain types of securities acquired after January 1, 2011 to both security holders and the IRS. In preparation for the year-end tax reporting to be performed by Computershare under our service agreement for the corporate actions event described in Section 1 of this agreement, please (a) complete the below Tax and Cost Basis package and (b) provide us with the pertinent issuer statement (i.e., hard copy or website link requested in Section 8 below) as required of issuers under Internal Revenue Code Section 6045B and the underlying Treasury regulations.*

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*In the event that you have not yet produced the issuer statement, kindly provide us with the requisite information at your earliest convenience when completed. You may find it helpful to refer to the below link on the IRS website for some background information regarding the issuer's obligation to produce the issuer statement.* 

 

<u>https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/form-8937-report-of-organizational-actions-affecting-basis-of-securities</u>

*Please review, complete, execute and return the below Tax Letter and either the Cost Basis word document or the Form 8937, attached documents via e-mail. By requesting cost basis information, Computershare has fulfilled its regulatory obligation. Failure to provide correct basis information may result in a liability to you as an issuer, but if we can provide additional details, please feel free to call upon us.* 

 

*Additional information may be required based on the completion of the information provided below.* 

 

**PLEASE NOTE:** If 302/304 Tax Reporting is requirements please reach out to the Corporate Actions Relationship Manager listed on the Wire Instruction Exhibit of this Agreement

**Year End Tax Reporting Package**

Computershare cannot provide tax advice for purposes of completing this worksheet. Please consult your tax counsel to determine your respective tax reporting requirements.

Shareholder accounts without certified TIN, or foreign status on our system of record will be subject to backup withholding tax at the applicable rate in accordance with IRS rules and regulations regarding 1099 tax reporting. The applicable backup withholding tax deducted from their payment will be remitted to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Holders will need to claim any refund of over withholding directly from the IRS and not Computershare. *Please note residents or holders that are uncertified, and reside in the state of CA will be withheld an additional 7% which will be remitted to the state of CA.*

**Important:** Computershare uses Constructive Receipt reporting for its standard tax reporting default. Deviations from our Standard Default Tax Terms, late submissions and subsequent corrections after the event is over will be subject to additional fees, by appraisal. If Computershare does not receive the completed tax letter by the expiration of the offer /effective date of the distribution or exchange, Computershare will use our Standard Default Tax Terms.

**Fair Market Value Reporting (FMV) is subject to additional fees, by appraisal.**

*<u>Computershare will perform form suppression on de minimis reporting for the following: on 1099-B tax forms less than $ in proceeds and fractional share issuance if no withholding; 1099-DIV tax forms less than $ in dividend income if no withholding.</u>*

 

*<u>Computershare will not be liable for any IRS penalties resulting from any client changes to this tax letter or client delay in any final tax instructions that will alter our initial tax reporting instructions. Should any withholding be remitted late to the IRS as a result of any changes to your initial tax reporting instructions. Company will be responsible for obligations related to penalties and interest as noted under the Section of the Agreement titled "Indemnification and Limitation of Liability."</u>*

**<u>Definitions:</u>**

**Constructive Receipt:** Constructive Receipt means that any corporate action exchange proceeds would be reported to the IRS in the year the merger is finalized, regardless of whether the shareholder has already processed the exchange or not.

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**Standard Default Tax Terms:** The share distribution is considered a non-taxable event with no Fair Market Value Reporting (FMV) on shares. Principal and CIL are reported on form 1099B as constructive receipt. In the event of an exchange, dividends declared after the effective date, will accrue on the shares issuable to un-exchanged holders.

**Fair Market Value (FMV) tax reporting:** Refers to an exchange where the share consideration) is treated as fully taxable and reportable on Form 1099-B at the per share valuation provided by client.

**Section 8 – Client Information**

Client Name:   <br>\*Tax ID/EIN:  

\*If FMV reporting is required, the Issuer (Acquirer) will be deemed the payor and you must provide your EIN for reporting purposes. In addition, Client must provide Computershare with completed IRS Form 2678 in order for Computershare to remit any backup withholding tax to the IRS on client's behalf.

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| Issue Description/Type: |
| CUSIP Number(s): |

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Will you require Computershare to perform FMV tax reporting services for this transaction?

[ ] Yes [ ] No\*\*\*

<u>\*\*\*If you mark the above box "No" the value of all newly issued shares will NOT be tax reported to the holders and any cost basis and acquisition date of the surrendered target company shares will be carried over to the new shares. Please refer to Section 3.</u>

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**Section 9** 

**<u>Fair Market Value reporting</u>**

**<u>We ask that you read each question below carefully and respond to each question accordingly as this questionnaire requires a great deal of attention.</u>**

**<u>Taxable Event Information</u>**

**<u>Please check one of the boxes below regarding the following statement.</u>**

**<u>This event requires Fair Market Value (FMV) reporting on Form 1099-B as the share consideration received in this transaction is a taxable event to former target holders and as such the basis of the new shares received will be the FMV rate and become covered shares (i.e., date of acquisition is the effective date).</u>**

True [ ] \*False [ ]

**<u>\*If the above statement is "False", please provide an explanation as to why:</u>**

**<u>If the FMV share consideration is nontaxable, and not tax reportable, please confirm by checking a box below:</u>**

\*True [ ] \*\*False [ ]

**<u>\*If you selected "True", please explain briefly why the FMV share consideration is nontaxable, and whether the "cash" (if any) is tax reportable on Form 1099-B:</u>**

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**<u>\*\*If you selected "False" from the above, is the FMV of the share consideration treated as taxable and reportable on a 1099-B?</u>**

Yes [ ] \*No [ ]

\*If you selected "No", please advise on the IRS Form & box number in which it should be reported:

**<u>Gross Proceeds Information</u>**

**If the transaction with a shareholder should be reported on a 1099-B, and the full amount of the consideration is treated as taxable, is the FMV of the stock consideration, as well as the cash (if any), reportable on Form 1099-B in Box 1d as "Proceeds"?** 

Yes [ ] \*No [ ]

\*If you selected "No", please advise on the rationale as to why the cash and/or stock is not considered as " proceeds" for 1099-B reporting purposes:

**If Form 1099-B reporting is required, should Box 7 on the Form 1099-B ("Check if loss is not allowed based on amount in 1d") be checked?**

Yes [ ] \*No [ ]

**<u>Backup Withholding Information</u>**

**<u>If you selected "Yes" and indicated that FMV of the share consideration is a taxable exchange and reportable on a 1099-B as "Proceeds",- please advise on the following questions:</u>**

● Is the share consideration subject to backup withholding? (Uncertified accounts would be entitled to a lowered share amount upon exchange due to withholding of shares to satisfy remittance to the IRS.)

Yes [ ] \*No [ ]

\*If you selected "No", please provide the basis for selecting "No" so that Tax can review this further.

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**<u>If you selected "Yes" and indicated that shares are subject to backup withholding, please confirm the following statement by selecting "Issuer/Acquirer Agrees":</u>**

**<u>Computershare is hereby authorized by the Issuer/Acquirer to sell the appropriate number of shares from each shareholder's share entitlement to cover applicable tax withholding obligations. The withholding obligation arises on the date the reportable consideration is paid. The shares sold to fund any backup withholding will be based on the amount of withholding required. The current share price may not be exactly the FMV price and may result in a shortage or overage that will either need to be returned to the company or covered by the company.</u>**

Issuer/Acquirer Agrees [ ]

If you would prefer that Computershare does not fund the backup withholding obligation by selling the shares, the Issuer/Acquirer can fund the amount of backup withholding required to remit to the IRS in lieu of selling shares. Should you wish to proceed with this alternative, please select the box below:

Yes, we will fund the entire balance due in one single wire to Computershare for the backup withholding obligation [ ]

If you checked the box above, to fund the backup withholding on FMV reporting, the funds you provided will be included in a "gross -up" calculation (to increase a net <u>amount</u> to include deductions, such as taxes, that would be <u>incurred</u> by the <u>receiver</u>) reported on a 1099-B as additional proceeds to the holder.

**<u>Fair Market Value (FMV)</u>**

Please provide the value per share associated with the FMV reporting of the share consideration:

**Form 8937**

Please provide a copy of the Issuer Statement (IRS Form 8937) or link to where the Tax & Cost Basis information can be found. If you are unable to provide the link or information pertaining to the Issuer Statement, you must answer the questions below.

What are the Tax & Cost Basis implications due to this Corporate Action? Please include the details of any calculation that needs to be applied to determine the per share basis of the share consideration received by the target's holders.

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**EXHIBIT C**

<u>SCHEDULE OF FEES</u>

**COMPUTERSHARE TRUST COMPANY, N.A.**

**SUBSCRIPTION AND INFORMATION AGENT FEE SCHEDULE FOR**

**RIVERNORTH OPPORTUNTIES FUND, Inc.** **RIGHTS OFFERING**

**A.** **FEES FOR SERVICES \*** 

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| **Information Agent Fees** | **Standard Rate** |
| Base Fee |  |
| Call Center Training & Set Up |  |
| Outbound Calls |  |
| Inbound Calls |  |
| Automated Phone Lookup |  |
| Manual Phone Lookup |  |
| Extensions |  |

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| **Subscription Agent Fees** | **Standard Rate** | **Discount** | **Discounted Price** |
| **Event Management** |  |  |  |
| Per Eligible Account |  |  |  |
| Per Item Processed |  |  |  |
| Proration - per account |  |  |  |
| Oversubscription - per account |  |  |  |
| Rights sale/transfer admin fee |  |  |  |
| Per sale of rights, includes check and 1099 |  |  |  |
| Refund checks, if applicable |  |  |  |
| Invoicing of shareholders admin fee |  |  |  |

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\* The above fees exclude expenses and assume the use of Computershare's standard agency agreement and Rights Card. We agree that in the event that the transaction and/or your services are begun but not completed for any reason, the above Project Management fee will be charged, plus the expense(s) associated with work performed up to the point Computershare is notified. It is required that this Agreement be executed on or before the Expiration Time. Mailing and processing will not begin until this Agreement has been executed by Company and Computershare. This fee schedule is based upon information provided to date and may be subject to change. CRM ID A-75IYHJ

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**B.** **SERVICES COVERED** 

**SUBSCRIPTION AGENT**

● Designating an operational team to carry out subscription agent duties, including document review and execution of legal agreement, review of Subscription Form and communication materials, project management, and on-going project updates and reporting

● Converting RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund Inc.

● shareholder file to Computershare's corporate actions system

● Coordinating the offering with the Depositary Trust Company

● Interfacing with the information agent

● Calculating the rights to be distributed to each shareholder

● Printing shareholder information on the subscription form

● Coordinating the mailing of subscription materials to shareholders with the information agent

● Send Event Announcement E-mails to eligible holders providing access instructions and codes to enter the Website, as applicable.

● Providing a web portal for eligible holders to submit their instructions and the ability to amend or withdrawal according to the offer terms.

● Tracking and reporting the number of subscriptions made, as required

● Processing the rights received and exercised

● Selling and transferring rights as requested by Rights Holders

● Depositing participant checks daily

● Providing receipt summation of checks received

● Prorating subscriptions as required

● Forwarding funds to RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund Inc at the end of the offering period

● Calculating, issuing and mailing shares and refund checks

● Calculating, issuing, mailing and collecting invoices, if applicable

● Calculating, issuing and mailing of solicitation checks, if applicable

**C. ITEMS NOT COVERED**

● Items not specified in the "Services Covered" section set forth in this Agreement, including any services associated with new duties, legislation or regulatory fiat, which become effective after the date of this Agreement (these will be provided on an appraisal basis)

● Surcharge(s) for services, including, without limitation, Project Management services, rendered outside of normal business hours (i.e. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m. Monday through Friday, weekends, and U.S. holidays observed by the New York Stock Exchange). Additional fees will be provided on an appraisal basis.

● All expenses, such as telephone line charges, overprinting, certificates, checks, postage, stationery, wire transfers, and excess material disposal (these will be billed as incurred)

● Reasonable legal review fees if referred to outside counsel

● Special reporting requests (including, but not limited to, escheatment, reconciliation and audit reports) and requests to expedite processed items outside of our standard target of 7-10 day turnaround time

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**D.** **ASSUMPTIONS** 

● Fee schedule based upon information known at this time about the transaction

● Significant changes made in the terms or requirements of this transaction could require modifications to this fee schedule

● Fee schedule must be executed prior to the initial mailing

● Company responsible for printing of materials (rights card, prospectus and ancillary documents)

● Material to be mailed to shareholders must be received no less than five (5) business days prior to the start of the mailing project

**E.** **Incidental Fees** 

Relevant incidental fees from the chart below may apply to your program; charges would only be billed if incurred.

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| ***Description*** | ***Amount*** |
| File Upload, Per File (if Computershare standard form)<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● If file is not Computershare standard form<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● File is received less than 3 days prior to effective date |  |
| Legal Fees for Changes to Standard T&Cs |  |
| Midnight Expiration |  |
| Extension (up to 10 business days per standard agreement) |  |
| Special Reporting |  |
| DTC Fee per New CUSIP (pass through expense) |  |
| Per INIGO (Item Not in Good Order) for Voluntary Offers |  |
| Per solicitation check processed and mailed, if applicable |  |
| Per Withdrawal |  |
| Per Guarantee Delivery |  |
| Additional Mailings – Set-up Fee (plus per item if new population) |  |
| Per File Download/Export |  |
| Per Wire USD |  |
| Per Wire Non-USD |  |
| Per Wire Reject |  |
| Refund Checks |  |
| Onsite Support |  |
| Requesting of Weekend/Holiday Processing |  |
| Expedited Program Support/Closing |  |
| DWAC, each |  |

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| ***Description*** | ***Amount*** |
| Per Item Rush Fee<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● Same day<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● Next day |  |
| Expediated Review and Set-up<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● Less than 5 days<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● Less than 3 days<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● Less than 2 days<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● Same day |  |

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**F.** **PAYMENT FOR SERVICES** 

The Project Management fee will be rendered and payable on the effective date of the transaction. An invoice for any expense and per item fees realized will be rendered and payable on a monthly basis, except for postage expenses in excess of $. Funds for such mailing expenses must be received one (1) business day prior to the scheduled mailing date, provided, however, that Agent shall provide five (5) business days' notice of any such amount to be paid.

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## Exhibit 99.25

CONSENT OF COUNSEL

We hereby consent to the use of our name and to the references to our Firm under the caption "Legal Matters" in the Prospectus and the caption "Legal Counsel" in the Statement of Additional Information included in Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement on Form N-2 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"), of RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund, Inc. (File Nos. 333-282688 and 811-23166). In giving such consent, however, we do not admit that we are within the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the 1933 Act or the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission thereunder.

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| /s/ Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP |
| Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP |

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

October 23, 2025