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BNY MELLON WORLDWIDE GROWTH FUND, INC.
c/o BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286
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October 4, 2022
Dear Shareholder:
I want to apologize for all the attention you have been getting from us both through the mail and likely over the phone regarding your investment in BNY Mellon Worldwide Growth Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”). The Fund called and held a Special Meeting of Shareholders on October 4, 2022 to solicit proxies in connection with the approval of a new sub-investment advisory agreement between BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. ("BNYM Adviser"), on behalf of the Fund, and Fayez Sarofim & Co. ("Sarofim & Co.), the Fund's current sub-adviser. As we recently informed you in separate proxy materials, Mr. Fayez Sarofim, the founder and controlling shareholder of Sarofim & Co., passed away on May 28, 2022, which triggered an assignment and automatic termination of the Fund's then-existing sub-investment advisory agreement with Sarofim & Co.
REASONS TO CONSIDER APPROVING THE NEW SUB-INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT
| 1. | Approval of the new sub-investment advisory agreement would enable Sarofim & Co. Inc. to continue to provide sub-advisory services to the Fund without interruption. Sarofim & Co. is currently providing sub-advisory services to the Fund pursuant to an interim sub-investment advisory agreement, which, pursuant to applicable regulations, is scheduled to terminate on October 25, 2022. |
| 2. | The new sub-investment advisory agreement is substantially similar to the sub-investment advisory agreement that was in place at the time of Mr. Sarofim’s passing. |
| 3. | The sub-advisory fee payable by BNYM Adviser to Sarofim & Co. under the new sub-investment advisory agreement is identical to that payable under the prior sub-investment advisory agreement. |
| 4. | The Fund’s investment strategy, management policies and portfolio managers (with the exception of Mr. Fayez Sarofim) will not change in connection with the implementation of the new sub-investment advisory agreement. |
INITIAL MEETING RESULTS:
At the Special Meeting of Shareholders held on October 4, 2022, votes were presented and counted but, unfortunately, we did not receive enough votes to reach the required threshold to approve the proposal. While the percentage of shares voted was significantly in favor of the proposal, we fell short based on overall voter participation. Unless a sufficient number of votes are obtained, Sarofim & Co. cannot continue to provide sub-advisory services for the Fund. Accordingly, the shareholder meeting has been adjourned to October 24, 2022 at 4:00 PM and we need your vote to meet the required threshold. Voting is simple. It only takes a few moments of your time and there are several options available to do so.
DEADLINE TO VOTE BY THE METHODS NOTED BELOW IS OCTOBER 23, 2022
VOTING OPTIONS:
1. BY PHONE. You may cast your vote by telephone by calling 800-515-4479 to cast your vote with a live proxy specialist, quickly and easily. There is no personal information required and the call will only take a few moments of your time. 2. Internet. Cast your vote by logging on to proxyvote.com and enter the control number listed on your card. 3. By Mail. Cast your vote by completing the enclosed proxy card and return it in the postage paid envelope provided.
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At this point, we have not received your vote and would greatly appreciate you acting on this matter today. Please take a moment to review the Proxy Statement and vote using one of the convenient methods described above. For further proposal and how to vote, you can reach AST, the Fund's proxy solicitor, at 1 (800) 515-4479.
We greatly appreciate your consideration and investment with the BNY Mellon Family of Funds.
Sincerely
/s/ David DiPetrillo
David DiPetrillo
President
BNY Mellon Family of Funds