UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
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AQUILA FUNDS TRUST
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ATTENTION – ADJOURNMENT NOTICE ACTION NEEDED ON YOUR AQUILA FUNDS TRUST ACCOUNT!! ** VOTE YOUR SHARES TODAY ** |
Dear Shareholder,
We are writing to inform you that the Aquila Funds Trust Special Meeting has been adjourned to August 1, 2024. Our records indicate that we have not received your vote. By voting prior to the August 1, 2024 meeting date, you can help avoid additional costs associated with soliciting votes, and remove your name from further communications for this meeting.
Your vote is important – regardless of how many shares you own – in order for us to reach the required number of votes to hold the meeting and pass the proposal.
Choose one of the options below to record your very important vote:
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| Refer to the instructions on your ballot | | | Refer to the instructions on your ballot | | | ● | Mark, sign and date your ballot. |
| | ● | Cast your vote online. | | | | ● | Use any touch-tone telephone. | | | | ● | Fold and return your ballot in the postage-paid envelope provided. |
| | ● | Have your ballot ready. | | | | ● | Have your ballot ready. | | | | |
| | ● | Follow the simple instructions to record your vote. | | | | ● | Follow the simple recorded instructions. | | | | | |
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After careful consideration, the Board of Trustees unanimously recommends that Shareholders vote “FOR” the Proposal.
Sincerely,
Aquila Funds Trust
*For questions please contact your financial advisor or our sales desk at (800) 437-1020. For help with voting, call (888) 734-2670.
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