SEC Form DEFA14A filed by Macquarie First Trust Global
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 8, 2024
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
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Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund
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April 8, 2024
Macquarie/First Trust Global
Infrastructure/Utilities
Dividend & Income Fund
URGENT ACTION REQUESTED FOR YOUR FUND!
We are urging shareholders to cast their vote in favor of an important proposal regarding the proposed reorganization of your fund, the Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (MFD) (the “Fund”), with and into abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (ASGI) (the “Reorganization”) at the upcoming special meeting of shareholders (the “Special Meeting”), scheduled to be held Thursday, April 18, 2024. The Special Meeting is critically important and is approaching quickly. We need your vote TODAY!
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The Fund’s Board of Trustees recommends that you vote FOR the Reorganization on the WHITE proxy card. |
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Institutional Shareholder Services, the leading independent proxy advisory firm, has recommended that shareholders vote FOR the approval of the Reorganization on the Fund’s WHITE proxy card. |
YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT
Voting today can ensure that enough votes are received to convene the Special Meeting and avoid another adjournment. If your Fund does not obtain enough votes, the Reorganization cannot be consummated. DO NOT DELAY, VOTE THE WHITE PROXY CARD NOW! Please vote using one of the following options:
| 1. | VOTE ONLINE — Log on to the website shown on the WHITE proxy card. Please have the WHITE proxy card in hand to access your control number and follow the on-screen instructions. |
| 2. | VOTE BY MAIL — Complete, sign, date and return the WHITE proxy card. |
If you have any questions, please contact the Fund’s proxy solicitor, EQ Fund Solutions LLC, at (877) 864-5057 weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Thank you for your continued support.