Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund DEFA14A, filed Sep 9, 2022
Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (AIO)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy
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VIRTUS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES FUND
VIRTUS CONVERTIBLE & INCOME FUND
VIRTUS CONVERTIBLE & INCOME FUND II
VIRTUS CONVERTIBLE & INCOME 2024 TARGET TERM FUND
VIRTUS DIVERSIFIED INCOME & CONVERTIBLE FUND
VIRTUS EQUITY & CONVERTIBLE INCOME FUND
VIRTUS DIVIDEND, INTEREST & PREMIUM STRATEGY FUND
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VIRTUS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES FUND
VIRTUS CONVERTIBLE & INCOME FUND
VIRTUS CONVERTIBLE & INCOME FUND II
VIRTUS CONVERTIBLE & INCOME 2024 TARGET TERM FUND
VIRTUS DIVERSIFIED INCOME & CONVERTIBLE FUND
VIRTUS EQUITY & CONVERTIBLE INCOME FUND
VIRTUS DIVIDEND, INTEREST & PREMIUM STRATEGY FUND
September 12, 2022
Dear Fellow Shareholder,
There are only fifteen days until the Joint Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on September 27, 2022. As of today, we have not received your vote. As promised, I continue to update you regarding a new sub-advisory proposal you have been asked to consider and support.
In addition to your Board unanimously recommending you vote FOR the proposal, Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”), the world’s leading provider of corporate governance oversight, issued a FOR recommendation to its clients that include institutional investors and specific brokerage firms.
Retail Investors’ Vote Participation is Critical
As I previously reported, we continue to see vote participation increases and strong support from your fellow shareholders, but because of the high concentration of retail investors it is critical that you take a few minutes to sign, date and mail the enclosed proxy card in the prepaid envelope or follow the instructions below to vote by internet or telephone. Your participation will be greatly appreciated.
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Vote by Phone by calling 1-833-288-9331 and speaking with a proxy voting specialist today. Our representatives are available weekdays from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern time. You may also call the toll-free number on the enclosed card and follow the prompts. |
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Vote by Internet by visiting the internet address on the enclosed card and following the instructions. |
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Vote by Mail by completing, signing, and dating the enclosed card and returning it in the enclosed prepaid return envelope. |
Our proxy solicitor, Di Costa Partners (“DCP”), will continue to call shareholders to answer any questions regarding the shareholder meeting and will help you regarding the voting process. You can call DCP at 1-833-288-9331 Monday – Friday, 10:00a.m. – 11:00p.m., Eastern time, if you have any questions regarding the proxy.
Thank you,
George R. Aylward
President and Chief Executive Officer, Virtus Closed-End Funds
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