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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MADISON FUNDS
(Names of Registrant As Specified in its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
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Why am I receiving this letter?
IMPORTANT SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION
Please Vote promptly.
Why am I receiving this letter?
You were a shareholder of record of the Funds on September 15, 2023,
the record date of the proxy statement you previously received.
We are seeking shareholder approval of a new investment advisory agreement (the
“Agreement”) and the appointment of one interested trustee to the Board of Trustees (the “Board”).
How does the Board recommend I vote?
• The Board has reviewed the new Agreement which provides substantially similar services to the existing Agreement. There are no changes to the Fund’s management fees, day-to-day operations, investment objectives, strategies, principal risks, or portfolio management teams.
•The Board has reviewed the qualifications and background of the interested trustee and believes that her election would be in your best interest.
•The Board of Trustees unanimously recommends a vote “FOR” each proposal.
How do I vote?
Voting is quick and easy and will only take a minute of your valuable time using one of the following options:
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| Vote Online | Vote by Phone | Vote by Mail |
Using the website noted on the enclosed proxy card or voting instruction form. | By calling the toll-free number on the proxy card or voting instruction form. | By completing and returning the proxy card or voting instruction form in the postage-paid envelope. |
Speak with a Proxy Specialist. Call 1-866-963-5820 with any questions. Specialists can assist with voting. Available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 11 p.m. ET and Saturday from noon – 6 p.m. ET.
The proxy materials previously sent to you contain important information; please read them carefully. Copies of the proxy statement are available for free on the Securities and Exchange Commissions website at www.sec.gov or by visiting www.madisonfunds.com/proxy or by calling a Proxy Specialist toll-free at 1-866-963-5820
