UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ____)
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AMERICAN BEACON FUNDS
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YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION IS REQUESTED
Special Meeting of Shareholders has adjourned AGAIN due to lack of participation
Dear Shareholder:
We have been trying to reach you for the last several months regarding important proposals relating to your investments in American Beacon Funds. We cannot hold the meeting without attaining quorum and therefore need your immediate participation. The Special Meeting will reconvene on March 14, 2024.
Your vote allows us to reach the required quorum. If you are not comfortable casting a vote FOR or AGAINST the proposals, casting an ABSTAIN vote will allow us to meet our quorum requirements and hold the meeting.
Please vote by one of these four options:
| • | Vote Online - Visit the website noted on the enclosed proxy card and follow the instructions. |
| • | Vote by Mail - Mail your signed proxy card(s) in the postage-paid envelope. |
| • | Vote by Phone - Call the toll-free number printed on the enclosed proxy card and follow the automated instructions. Available 7 days a week 24 hours a day. |
| • | Speak with a Proxy Specialist - Call 1-866-434-5625 with any questions. Specialists can assist with voting. Available Mon-Fri from 9 a.m. – 11 p.m. ET and Sat from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. ET |
A copy of the Joint Proxy Statement may be viewed or downloaded at the website https://www.proxy-direct.com/abf-33434 If you have any questions regarding the proposal(s), or need assistance with voting, you may call Computershare Fund Services, the Fund’s proxy solicitor, toll free at 1-866-434-5625.
YOUR FUND BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE “FOR” THE PROPOSAL(S)
Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc. (“ISS”) has recommended a VOTE “FOR” THE PROPOSAL
Our Proxy Specialist team is available now to take your vote at 1-866-434-5625.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
| /s/ Terri McKinney | |
| Terri McKinney | |
| Senior Vice President, Enterprise Services |
PO Box 43131 Providence, RI 02940-3131 | 220 E. Las Colinas Blvd., Suite 1200 Irving, Texas 75039 |
March 2024
Large Cap Value Fund
Small Cap Value Fund
Dear Shareholder:
We’ve been trying to reach you regarding your investment(s) in the above American Beacon Fund(s) that you are invested in.
Please call us as soon as possible at 888-456-7087, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. and Saturday from 12:00p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
At the time of the call, you will be asked for the reference number above in order to locate your voting record for the funds that you own. The representative will not have access to your confidential information and the telephone line is also recorded for your protection. After the call, you will receive a confirmation of your vote by return mail.
YOUR VOTE IS URGENTLY NEEDED TODAY
CALL NOW TO END ADDITIONAL PHONE CALLS AND MAILINGS
This matter is very important and will take only a moment of your time.
Thank you in advance for your assistance with this matter.
Sincerely,
| /s/ Terri McKinney | |
| Terri McKinney | |
| Senior Vice President, Enterprise Services |
Your vote makes a difference for charity!
To express our appreciation for your participation, American Beacon Advisors, Inc. will make a charitable donation of $1 for every shareholder account that votes beginning November 10, 2023. Contributions will be made in equal parts to Feeding America and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Regardless of how you vote, you’ll help these charities make a difference.