UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
(RULE 14a-101)
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of person(s) filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
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MEETING ADJOURNED TO JUNE 7, 2017
PLEASE VOTE NOW!
Business Development Corporation of America’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders has been adjourned to June 7, 2017 in order to obtain sufficient number of favorable votes to pass the charter amendment proposals. Our records indicate that we have not yet received your vote. We urge you to vote as soon as possible.
Business Development Corporation of America’s board of directors believes the charter amendments are in the best interest of stockholders.Your vote is missing and your participation is needed.Please join your fellow shareholders and vote today!
Please note that proxy solicitation costs are borne by Business Development Corporation of America and its stockholders. These costs can be substantial. Voting today will help us manage such costs and will avoid the need for our proxy solicitor, Broadridge, to initiate further calls or mailings to you. We urge you to vote as soon as possible in order to allow Business Development Corporation of America to obtain a sufficient number of votes to hold the meeting as scheduled.
Your vote matters and is important no matter how many shares you own. Please vote promptly and we thank you in advance for your vote!
Please choose one of the following quick and easy voting methods to cast your vote today.
| · Speak with a Proxy Voting Specialist Live –Please call Broadridge at1-855-486-7909to speak live with a proxy voting specialist who will take your vote over the phone. Proxy specialists are available Monday through Friday between 9:00 am and 10:00 pm Eastern. OR · Use the Automated Line - If you have your control number available for reference and prefer to use an automated system available 24 hours each day, please dial1-800-690-6903 and have the control number listed on the voting instructions form provided to you available for reference when using this touch-tone system. |
 | Vote Online at www.proxyvote.com/BDCA- Enter the control number on the voting instruction form provided and follow the prompts. |
| Vote by Mail - Complete, sign and date the enclosed proxy card and return it in the pre-paid envelope provided as soon as possible. |
