Duff & Phelps Utility & Corporate Bond Trust (DUC)
Filed: 10 Mar 20, 9:54am
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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March 10, 2020
DEAR FELLOW SHAREHOLDER:
Please take advantage of your right to vote your shares of Duff & Phelps Utility and Corporate Bond Trust Inc. (“DUC”) before the March 24, 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. As of today, we have not received your vote.
Please take a few minutes to sign, date and mail your proxy card in the return envelope provided or vote by internet or telephone by following the simple instructions below.
As I have communicated in the past, it is important that you vote AGAINST the shareholder proposal that has been proposed by an opportunist shareholder who has a history of attempting to pressure closed end fund companies to initiate self-tenders and/or liquidate in order to generate short term profits, to the potential detriment of the fund and its long term investors. Please send a clear message to the opportunist by voting against the proposal that could potentially lead to the liquidation of DUC.
I have periodically updated you over the last two months regarding the shareholder meeting. I will continue to update you after the March 24 shareholder meeting.
I thank you in advance for your support and your vote.
SINCERELY,
DANIEL J. PETRISKO
CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
Four Convenient Voting Methods to Cast Your Vote
1. Vote by Phone with a Representative:You may cast your vote by telephone with a proxy representative by calling toll-free:1-833-892-6624. Representatives are available Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time.
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2. Vote by Touch-Tone Phone: You may cast your vote by telephone using an automated system by calling the toll-free number found on the enclosed card(s) and following the instructions.
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3. Vote Online: You may cast your vote by visiting the web address located on the enclosed card(s) and following the instructions.
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4. Vote by Mail: You may cast your vote by signing, dating and mailing the enclosed card(s) in the enclosed prepaid return envelope.
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If you have any questions regarding the shareholder meeting or voting, please call DUC’s proxy solicitor, Di Costa Partners, at1-833-892-6624.