SEC Form DEFA14A filed by Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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SCHEDULE 14A
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NUVEEN VARIABLE RATE PREFERRED & INCOME FUND (NPFD) YOUR INVESTMENT MATTERS, YOUR VOTE MATTERS. A TIAA Company Your Fund—and your investment—are on the line. THE ANNUAL MEETING DATE HAS MOVED: MAY 31, 2024, 11:30 AM CENTRAL TIME Support your four qualified Trustees by voting on the WHITE PROXY CARD . A vote for your Trustees is a vote to protect your investment. Leading independent proxy advisory firm, Glass Lewis, recommends shareholders vote FOR all of the Board Nominees of NPFD. An opportunistic hedge fund managed by Saba Capital Management, L.P. (“Saba”), is seeking to replace one of your Trustees with an individual with zero closed-end fund or mutual fund expertise. If successful, Saba’s hand-picked nominee may disrupt your Fund’s ability to perform over time and deliver the consistent income that you have come to expect—advancing their misguided agenda at the expense of your best interests. This is no time for taking chances. Your fund—and your financial future—is on the line. Saba’s nominee is not the best steward of your financial interests, and we need you to vote to protect our shared future. rence. Every shareholder voice matters. Every vo voice matters. Every vote is necessary. Your vote Necessary. Your vote makes the difference. Every DO NOT SIGN OR RETURN ANY CARD SENT TO YOU BY SABA, EVEN TO VOTE “AGAINST” OR TO “WITHHOLD” OR TO “ABSTAIN” WITH RESPECT TO THE DISSIDENT’S PROPOSALS. Only your latest dated proxy will be counted. VOTE ONLINE VOTE BY PHONE VOTE BY MAIL Using the website provided on By calling the toll-free number By completing and returning your WHITE proxy card and on your WHITE proxy card and your WHITE proxy card in the following the simple instructions following the simple instructions postage page envelope provided If you have any questions about the proposals to be voted upon, please feel free to contact Computershare Fund Services toll free at 866-410-5798.