Innovator ETFs Trust DEFA14A, filed May 1, 2026
Innovator ETFs Trust (AAPR)
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 1, 2026
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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PLEASE VOTE NOW Special Meeting adjourned to June 5, 2026 If you don’t vote, the fund may not reach quorum and could be forced to liquidate. |
GOLDMAN ACQUIRED INNOVATOR
Goldman Sachs has acquired Innovator Capital Management, the investment adviser to your ETF. Your ETF still needs to approve a new advisory agreement as part of this change. Your vote is a simple way to help us keep your funds management in place without interruption.
YOUR VOTE MATTERS AND WILL HELP AVOID FUND LIQUIDATIONS
Your vote is essential—the Special Meeting for your ETF has adjourned, which delays completion of the process and the additional resources Goldman Sachs intends to devote to your fund. Unfortunately, if the proposal is not approved, the Fund may be required to liquidate. If the Fund liquidates, it may result in a taxable event for shareholders which we are working to avoid.
NOTHING CHANGES ABOUT YOUR FUND
| ✓ Same investment strategy and objectives |
| ✓ Same portfolio managers and advisory team |
| ✓ Same management fees |
| ✓ Same shares. Your holdings are not affected. |
After careful review, the Board of Trustees unanimously recommends you vote FOR.
| VOTE NOW. IT TAKES LESS THAN 1 MINUTE. | |||
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VOTE NOW
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| DEADLINE: PLEASE VOTE BY MAY 28, 2026 | |||
Note: It is possible you have multiple accounts and voted only a portion of your accounts. Please vote all accounts. If you would like to vote by phone, call Sodali and all accounts will be voted at once and solicitation will cease.
If you haven’t voted yet, please vote today—online, by phone, or by mail.
Questions? Call Sodali & Co. at (866) 210-4338 Weekdays 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET |
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