As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 31, 2018.
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First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II
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FIRST TRUST
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May 31, 2018
Shareholder Name
Address 1
Address 2
Address 3
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Re: First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II
Dear Shareholder:
We have tried unsuccessfully to contact you regarding a very important matter
concerning your investment in the First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II.
This matter pertains to an important operating initiative for First Trust
Strategic High Income Fund II which requires your response.
It is very important that we speak to you regarding this matter. The call will
only take a few moments of your time and there is no confidential information
required.
Please contact us toll-free at 1-800-331-5963 between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Eastern time Monday through Friday. At the time of the call please reference the
number listed below. Please contact us before June 11, 2018.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
/s/ James A. Bowen
James A. Bowen
Chairman of the Board of Trustees
REFERENCE NUMBER: 123456789
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FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II
120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400 o Wheaton, Illinois 60187
FIRST TRUST
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING YOUR INVESTMENT
FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II
120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400, Wheaton, Illinois 60187
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June 1, 2018
Dear Shareholder:
FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II recently sent to you proxy material
regarding the upcoming Special Meeting of Shareholders. Your important proxy
voting instructions are needed on a proposal affecting First Trust Strategic
High Income Fund II. The Special Meeting is scheduled to be held on Monday, June
11, 2018 at the offices of First Trust Advisors L.P., 120 East Liberty Drive,
Suite 400, Wheaton, Illinois 60187 at 12:00 noon Central Time.
FIRST TRUST STRATEGIC HIGH INCOME FUND II'S RECORDS INDICATE THAT YOU HAVE NOT
YET VOTED. PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT NOW TO CAST YOUR IMPORTANT VOTE SO THAT YOUR
SHARES MAY BE REPRESENTED AT THE SPECIAL MEETING.
Detailed information about the Special Meeting and the proposal can be found in
the proxy statement. To simplify matters we have included an additional copy of
your proxy card(s) for your convenience. Should you have any questions about the
proposals, or about how to vote, please call 1-800-331-5963.
Thank you in advance for your attention to this important matter.
Sincerely,
/s/ James A. Bowen
James A. Bowen
Chairman of the Board of Trustees
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VOTING IS EASY. Please take a moment now to cast your vote using one of the
voting options listed below:
[PICTURE OMITTED] 1. VOTE BY PHONE. Simply dial the toll-free number located
on the enclosed proxy card. Please have the proxy card
available at the time of the call.
[PICTURE OMITTED] 2. VOTE VIA THE INTERNET. Simply visit the website
indicated on the enclosed proxy card and follow the
instructions on the website.
[PICTURE OMITTED] 3. VOTE BY MAIL. You may cast your vote by signing, dating
and mailing the enclosed proxy card in the
postage-prepaid return envelope provided.
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