Matthews International Funds DEFA14A, filed Jul 8, 2026
Matthews International Funds (ADVE)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL FUNDS
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
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Matthews Asia Funds
Matthews Asia Innovators Fund
Matthews Asia Innovators Active ETF
Matthews China Small Companies Fund
Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 550
San Francisco, CA 94111 |
Very Important Reminder—We Need Your Vote for the Separate Special Meeting
Dear Valued Shareholder,
This additional communication is being sent to obtain your proxy vote for the separate special meeting that is being held only for Matthews Asia Innovators Fund, Matthews Asia Innovators Active ETF, and Matthews China Small Companies Fund.
As of this mailing, we have not yet received your vote. To proceed with the meeting, participation from shareholders representing a majority of outstanding shares is required. Your participation is essential.
Please Provide Your Voting Instructions Today
Call 1-800-207-2872 to speak with a representative who can quickly record your vote. Representatives are available Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET and Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET.
The call takes only a few moments, and our team is ready to assist you. Thank you for your prompt attention.
Sincerely,
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Deepa Damre Smith
Vice President, Matthews Asia Funds |
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| YOUR INVESTOR ID IS: 01234567891 | Security ID: 12345678
Household ID: 01234567891 |
| matthewsasia.com | Matthews Asia Funds | Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 550, San Francisco, CA 94111 |
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Matthews Asia Funds
Matthews Asia Innovators Fund
Matthews Asia Innovators Active ETF
Matthews China Small Companies Fund
Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 550
San Francisco, CA 94111 |
FOLLOW-UP NOTICE
REGARDING THE SEPARATE SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS OF
THREE MATTHEWS ASIA FUNDS
June 18, 2026
Dear Valued Shareholder:
We are close to securing the required shareholder votes for a separate special meeting that is being held only for Matthews Asia Innovators Fund, Matthews Asia Innovators Active ETF, and Matthews China Small Companies Fund.
This additional special meeting is to seek shareholder approval for a proposed change to each respective Fund’s sub-classification from “diversified” to “non-diversified.” For the reasons listed in the proxy statement previously sent to you, The Board of Trustees unanimously recommends that shareholders vote “FOR” these proposals.
We need your voting instructions as soon as possible. Please take a moment to do this for us today.
Sincerely,
Mark W. Headley
President of the Trust
Here are four convenient methods for voting your proxy:
| 1. | Vote by Phone with a Representative. You may cast your vote by telephone with a proxy representative by calling toll-free 1-877-297-1744. Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern time. |
| 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 proxy card. |
| 3. | Vote Online. You may cast your vote online by logging onto the Internet address located on the enclosed proxy card and following the instructions on the website. |
| 4. | Vote by Mail. You may cast your vote by signing, dating, and mailing the enclosed proxy card(s) in the prepaid return envelope provided. |
NOBO
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Matthews Asia Funds
Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 550
San Francisco, CA 94111 |
Very Important Reminder—Your Vote is Needed
Separate Special Meeting for:
| ● | Matthews Asia Innovators Fund |
| ● | Matthews Asia Innovators Active ETF |
Dear Valued Shareholder,
Although we have received your voting instructions for the Special Meeting involving the complex-wide MATTHEWS ASIA FUNDS, we have not yet received your vote for the separate Special Meeting of the Matthews Asia Innovators Fund and Matthews Asia Innovators Active ETF.
IMPORTANT: THIS IS A SEPARATE SHAREHOLDER VOTE TO CHANGE EACH FUND’S CLASSIFICATION FROM “DIVERSIFIED” TO “NON-DIVERSIFIED.”
Please Provide Your Voting Instructions Today
Call 1-800-207-2872 to speak with a representative who can quickly record your vote. Representatives are available Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET and Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET.
The call takes only a few moments, and our team is ready to assist you. Thank you for your prompt attention.
Sincerely,
|
Deepa Damre Smith
Vice President, Matthews Asia Funds |
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| YOUR INVESTOR ID IS: 01234567891 | Security ID: 12345678
Household ID: 01234567891 |
| matthewsasia.com | Matthews Asia Funds | Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 550, San Francisco, CA 94111 |