Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund DEFA14A, filed Oct 5, 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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the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
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VIRTUS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES FUND
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VIRTUS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES FUND
October 6, 2022
Dear Fellow Shareholder,
As you may know, the Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (“AIO”) shareholder meeting has been adjourned until November 10, 2022. Almost 90% of shares voted to date have supported the new sub-advisory agreement. We continue to need your vote to reach the requisite 50% vote participation.
You and approximately 8,500 of your fellow AIO investors are categorized as “Objecting Beneficial Owners” (“OBOs”). This simply means we do not know your identity. Our proxy solicitor cannot contact you by telephone. We are writing to make you aware of the shareholder meeting and the importance of voting your shares. In addition to signing, dating and mailing the enclosed proxy cared provided, you have the option of voting by internet or telephone. Please see instructions below.
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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. |
If you have any questions regarding the shareholder meeting or you need assistance in voting, please contact our proxy solicitor, Di Costa Partners at 1-833-288-9331.
Thank you,
George R. Aylward
President and Chief Executive Officer, Virtus Closed-End Funds
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