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
(Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other Than the Registrant)
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American Beacon Funds
IMPORTANT SHAREHOLDER MEETING NOTICE
Dear Shareholder:
We recently sent you proxy materials concerning important proposals affecting the American Beacon Funds. The Special Meeting for the Funds has adjourned to allow shareholders more time to vote on the proposals. The Special Meeting will reconvene on November 17, 2023, at 2:00 Central Time. This letter was sent because you held shares in the fund(s) on the record date and we have not received your vote.
YOUR FUND BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE “FOR” THE PROPOSAL(S)
YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT
VOTING NOW HELPS AVOID UNNECESSARY COMMUNICATIONS AND ELIMINATES
PHONE CALLS TO SHAREHOLDERS
Please vote using one of the following options:
| 1. | VOTE ONLINE |
Log on to the website or scan the QR code shown on the enclosed proxy card. Please have your proxy card in hand to access your 14-digit control number (located in the shaded box) and follow the on-screen instructions.
| 2. | VOTE BY TOUCH-TONE TELEPHONE |
Call the automated toll-free number listed on the enclosed proxy card. Please have your proxy card in hand to access your 14-digit control number (located in the shaded box) and follow the recorded instructions. If you would like to vote with a live agent, you can call 866-434-5625 and provide your 14-digit control number and the agent will process your vote over the phone. You will receive a confirmation in the mail of your vote within 5 days.
| 3. | VOTE BY MAIL |
Complete, sign and date the enclosed proxy card and then return it in the enclosed postage paid envelope.
The Joint Proxy Statement sent previously contains important information regarding the proposal(s) that you and other shareholders are being asked to consider. A copy of the Joint Proxy Statement may be viewed or downloaded at the website listed on your enclosed proxy card. Please read the materials carefully. 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.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. If you have already voted, we appreciate your participation.
Resolute Investment Managers, Inc.
220 E. Las Colinas Blvd., Suite 1200
Irving, Texas 75039
November 2023
Re: Your investment in:
American Beacon Funds
Dear Shareholder:
We’ve been trying to reach you regarding your investment in American Beacon Funds.
Our previous attempts to contact you have been unsuccessful. 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.
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 Solutions
AMERICAN BEACON FUNDS
***IMMEDIATE ACTION NEEDED***
THE SPECIAL MEETING FOR THE FUNDS HAS ADJOURNED TO ALLOW SHAREHOLDERS MORE TIME TO VOTE ON THE PROPOSAL(S). THE SPECIAL MEETING WILL RECONVENE ON NOVEMBER 17, 2023, AT 2:00 P.M. CENTRAL TIME.
YOUR FUND BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE "FOR" THE PROPOSAL(S)
***YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT***
PLEASE CALL 866-434-5625 TO VOTE TODAY
FURTHER DETAILS CAN BE FOUND AT
HTTPS://WWW.AMERICANBEACONFUNDS.COM/202310SHMTG.ASPX