UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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February XX, 2022
URGENT
Dear Shareholder of the Heartland Funds:
We have attempted to contact you regarding an important matter pertaining to the Heartland Funds.
Please contact us immediately at 1- 866-619-4729 Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time and Saturday through Sunday between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
This matter is very important and will take only a moment of your time.
Broadridge Financial Solutions has been engaged by Heartland Group, Inc. to contact you.
Thank you in advance for your assistance with this matter.
Sincerely,
Michael Collins
Vice President and General Manager