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UNITED STATES
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SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Your Response is Urgently Needed.
February 14, 2022
Dear Valued Stone Harbor Funds Shareholder:
As one of the top shareholders in the Stone Harbor Fund Family we are requesting your vote in the proxy that has been underway for the last two months. You are an important shareholder of record in the Stone Harbor Funds. As of today, your fund has not reached quorum as it has not received the necessary voting participation from shareholders.
Given your share ownership in this fund, your vote is critical. In addition, our next shareholder meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 24, 2022, so your immediate participation is needed.
We urge you to vote as soon as possible in order to allow the Fund to obtain a sufficient number of votes to hold the meeting as scheduled. Failure to secure sufficient votes will result in additional costly solicitation efforts and could delay the important business of the Funds.
There are a couple of options that will allow us to quickly receive your vote.
1. | Call a proxy voting specialist at 1-844-557-9029 | |
2. | Vote by Internet at www.proxyvote.com and enter the control number on the voting instructions form and follow the prompts. |
Please note that if it is you or your firm’s policy not to participate in proxies, we would greatly appreciate you providing instructions to “abstain” as that will still help us achieve quorum.
The Board of Trustees recommend a favorable vote for the proposal and would be extremely thankful for your help and participation in this important initiative for Stone Harbor Funds.
We truly appreciate your investment with Stone Harbor Funds and regret any inconvenience as a result of this process. Thank you again for your help and support.
THANK YOU FOR VOTING
SHR2