Filed by MassMutual Premier Funds (811-08690) and MassMutual Advantage Funds (811-23703)
Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933
And Deemed Filed Pursuant to Rule 14a-12
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Subject Company: the series of Barings Funds Trust listed below
Investment Company Act File Number of the Subject Company: 811-22845
PLEASE VOTE NOW
WE MUST RECEIVE YOUR VOTE BY SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING YOUR INVESTMENT IN
Barings Global Floating Rate Fund
Barings Global Credit Income Opportunities Fund
Barings Emerging Markets Debt Blended Total Return Fund
Barings Global Emerging Markets Equity Fund
Barings U.S. High Yield Fund
Barings Active Short Duration Bond Fund
Recently, we sent you proxy material regarding the Special Meeting of Shareholders that is scheduled for September 29, 2021. The Fund’s records indicate that we have not received your vote. We urge you to vote as soon as possible in order to allow the Fund to obtain a sufficient number of votes to hold the meeting as scheduled.
If you would like to vote or have any questions, please call the number listed below:
844-858-7389
Your vote is important no matter the size of your fund holdings. Please vote promptly so your vote can be received prior to the September 29, 2021 Special Meeting of Shareholders.
The Fund has made it very easy for you to vote. Choose one of the following methods:
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VOTE ONLINE | VOTE BY MAIL | VOTE BY PHONE |
| Visit the Website noted on your proxy card and enter the control number that appears on the proxy card. Follow the on-screen prompts to vote. | Return the executed proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided so it is received before September 29th. | Call the phone number above Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 10pm, Eastern time to speak with a proxy specialist. OR Call the toll free touch-tone phone number listed on your proxy card. Have your proxy card with control number available. Follow the touch-tone prompts to vote. |
THANK YOU FOR VOTING
