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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
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THE MERGER FUND
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VOTE NOW!
The Merger Fund
WCM Alternatives: Credit Event Fund
Dear Valued Shareholder:
** WE NEED YOUR VOTE **
We are sorry for the multiple forms of outreach you may have been receiving from us. However, due to the lack of shareholder participation, the special meeting of shareholders has been adjourned, to August 6, 2021. Our records indicate that we have still not received your important proxy vote for all of your positions.
Although the response of our shareholders who have voted has been positive, if you have not yet voted, we need your vote. Failure to secure sufficient votes for the reorganization will result in additional costly solicitation efforts and could delay the important business of the Funds. Please vote before August 6, 2021.
If you have any questions or would like to vote, please call the number listed below:
1-855-601-2245
The Funds have made it very easy for you to vote. Choose one of the following methods:
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| Vote by Internet | Vote by Mail | Call |
| Visit the Website noted on your proxy card and enter the control number that appears on the proxy card. Follow the on-screen prompts to vote. | Return the executed proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided so it is received before August 6, 2021. | Call the phone number above Monday through Friday, 9:00am until 10pm, Eastern time to speak with a proxy specialist.
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Call the toll free touch-tone phone number listed on your proxy card. Have your proxy card with control number available. Follow the touch-tone prompts to vote. |
