Form DEFA14A - Additional definitive proxy soliciting materials and Rule 14(a)(12) material

 

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 7, 2024

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

SCHEDULE 14A

 

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.     )

 

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Preliminary Proxy Statement

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Definitive Proxy Statement

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Definitive Additional Materials

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Soliciting Material under §240.14a-12

 

First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund

(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

 

 

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March 7, 2024

First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund

Dear Shareholder:

IMPORTANT NOTICE

 

We have made numerous attempts to reach you regarding your holdings in the First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (FGB) (the “Fund”), for which you may be authorized to vote. We have sent several letters urging shareholders to cast their vote in favor of an important proposal regarding the proposed reorganization of the Fund with and into abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund (“AOD”) (the “Reorganization”). The Reorganization was originally to be considered at the special meeting of shareholders of the Fund on February 20, 2024 (the “Special Meeting”).

The Special Meeting has been adjourned a second time to Thursday, April 18, 2024, in order to allow shareholders more time to vote on the Reorganization. This letter is being sent to you because you held shares of the Fund on the record date, and we need your vote!

The Fund’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”) recommends that you vote FOR the Reorganization on the WHITE proxy card.

YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT

Voting today can help stop all future mailings and phone calls to you and 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:

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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.

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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 [phone] weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund

_/s/ James A. Bowen                             

James A. Bowen

Chairman of the Board

 

 

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