ETF Series Solutions DEFA14A, filed Jun 16, 2023
ETF Series Solutions (ABUF)
DEFA14A
2023-06-16
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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 (Amendment No.)
Filed by the Registrant x
Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o
Check the appropriate box:
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Preliminary Proxy Statement.
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Confidential, for use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)).
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Definitive Proxy Statement.
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Definitive Additional Materials.
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Soliciting Material Pursuant to § 240.14a-12.
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ETF SERIES SOLUTIONS
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(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
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(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):
x No fee required.
o Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11.
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(1) Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies:
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(2) Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies:
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(3) Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to
Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined):
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(4) Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction:
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(5) Total fee paid:
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o Fee paid previously with preliminary materials:
o Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act
Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.
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(1) Amount Previously Paid:
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(2) Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.:
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(3) Filing Party:
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(4) Date Filed:
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Grayscale Future of Finance ETF
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CALL CENTER ANSWERING MACHINE SCRIPT
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Hello.
I’m calling on behalf of your current investment in the Grayscale
Future of Finance ETF.
The Special Meeting of Shareholders is scheduled to take place on July 7th, 2023. All shareholders are being asked to consider and vote on an
important matter. As of today, your vote has not been registered.
Your vote is important.
Please contact us as soon as possible, toll-free 1-866-839-1852,
Monday through Friday between the hours of 10:00AM and 10:00PM Eastern time to cast your vote.
Thank you and have a good day.
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Grayscale Future of Finance ETF
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INBOUND LINE MESSAGING
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INBOUND - CLOSED RECORDING
Thank you for calling the Grayscale Future of Finance Funds proxy information line. Our offices are now closed.
Please call us back during our normal business hours which are, Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Thank you and have a nice day.
INBOUND - CALL IN QUEUE MESSAGE
Thank you for calling the Grayscale Future of Finance Funds proxy information line. Our proxy specialists are currently assisting other
shareholders. Your call is important to us. Please continue to hold and your call will be answered in the order in which it was received.
END OF CAMPAIGN MESSAGE
Thank you for calling the Grayscale Future of Finance Funds proxy information line. The Special Meeting of
Shareholders scheduled for July 7th, 2023, was held. As a result, this toll-free number is no longer in service for proxy related
shareholder calls. If you have questions about your Investment, please contact your Financial Advisor. Thank you.
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Grayscale Future of Finance ETF
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CALL CENTER OUTBOUND SCRIPT
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Hello, my name is (CSR FULL NAME).
May I please speak with
(SHAREHOLDER’S FULL NAME)?
(Repeat the greeting if necessary)
I am calling on a recorded line regarding your current investment in Grayscale Future of Finance ETF. Materials were sent to you for the upcoming Special Meeting of Shareholders
scheduled to take place on July 7th, 2023, and at this time we have not yet received your vote. The Board of Trustees are recommending a vote in favor. Would you like to vote along with the recommendations?
(Pause for shareholder’s response)
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If YES or a positive response from the shareholder:
(Proceed to confirmation)
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If NO or a shareholder hasn’t received information:
Shareholders are being asked to approve a new investment sub-advisory agreement between
Grayscale Advisors, LLC and Vident Advisory, LLC.
Approval of the Proposal will not have any effect on the Fund’s investment policies, strategies, and risks. Grayscale
Advisors, LLC will continue to serve as the adviser to the Fund. If the New Sub-Advisory Agreement is approved by the Fund’s shareholders, the fee paid to the Adviser will not change.
The terms of the New Sub-Advisory Agreement are identical to the Current Sub-Advisory Agreement except for date of
effectiveness and term. Also, the portfolio management team for the Fund will not change if shareholders approve the Proposal.
With that being said, your Board of Trustees are recommending shareholders vote in favor. Would you like to vote along with the
recommendations?
(Pause for
shareholder’s response) (If Shareholder has additional questions refer to factsheet)
If shareholder still chooses not to vote:
I understand you do not wish to vote at this time thank you and have a great day.
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Shareholder Not Available:
We can be reached toll-free at 1-866-839-1852,
Monday through Friday between the hours of 10:00AM and 10:00PM Eastern time. Your time today is appreciated. Thank you and have a good day.
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Confirming the vote with the shareholder:
I am recording your vote (RECAP
VOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL PROPOSALS) on all accounts.
For confirmation purposes please state your full name.
(Pause for shareholder’s response)
According to our records, you reside in (city, state, zip code).
(Pause for shareholder’s response)
To ensure that we have the correct address for the letter confirming your vote, please state your street address.
(Pause for shareholder’s response)
Thank you. You will receive written confirmation of this vote within 3 to 5
business days. Upon receipt, please review and retain for your records. If you should have any questions, please call the toll-free number listed in the letter. Mr./Mrs./Ms. (SHAREHOLDER’S LAST NAME), your vote is important and your time today is appreciated. Thank you and have a
good (MORNING, AFTERNOON, EVENING).