Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund DEFA14A, filed Oct 9, 2020
Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (AIO)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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ALLIANZGI ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES FUND
ALLIANZGI CONVERTIBLE & INCOME FUND
ALLIANZGI CONVERTIBLE & INCOME FUND II
ALLIANZGI CONVERTIBLE & INCOME 2024 TARGET TERM FUND
ALLIANZGI DIVERSIFIED INCOME & CONVERTIBLE FUND
ALLIANZGI EQUITY & CONVERTIBLE INCOME FUND
ALLIANZGI DIVIDEND, INTEREST & PREMIUM STRATEGY FUND
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THIS FILING CONSISTS OF A REMINDER LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS REGARDING THE MEETING OF ALLIANZGI ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES FUND, ALLIANZGI CONVERTIBLE & INCOME FUND, ALLIANZGI CONVERTIBLE & INCOME FUND II, ALLIANZGI CONVERTIBLE & INCOME 2024 TARGET TERM FUND, ALLIANZGI DIVERSIFIED INCOME & CONVERTIBLE FUND, ALLIANZGI EQUITY & CONVERTIBLE INCOME FUND, AND ALLIANZGI DIVIDEND, INTEREST & PREMIUM STRATEGY FUND REGARDING THE JOINT SPECIAL MEETINGS OF SHAREHOLDERS, TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER 28, 2020, AND THE RELATED PROXY STATEMENT.
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October 9, 2020
| RE: | ALLIANZGI ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES FUND |
ALLIANZGI CONVERTIBLE & INCOME FUND
ALLIANZGI CONVERTIBLE & INCOME FUND II
ALLIANZGI CONVERTIBLE & INCOME 2024 TARGET TERM FUND
ALLIANZGI DIVERSIFIED INCOME & CONVERTIBLE FUND
ALLIANZGI EQUITY & CONVERTIBLE INCOME FUND
ALLIANZGI DIVIDEND, INTEREST & PREMIUM STRATEGY FUND
Dear Valued Shareholder:
As a shareholder in one of the above mentioned Funds, we mailed time sensitive proxy voting material to you requesting your vote on important proposals relating to the operation of the Fund. According to our records, we have not received your proxy vote.
If the Fund does not receive sufficient votes to pass the proposals as detailed in the proxy materials previously mailed to you, we may occasionally call shareholders to encourage them to vote. In efforts to keep Fund costs down, we’d greatly appreciate your vote on these important proposals.
Voting is easy and fast. You can vote your proxy using one of the options below:
| • | Online: Visit the website indicated on the proxy card |
| • | Phone: Call (866) 342-4883 Ext. 12. You can speak to a live operator if you need assistance |
| • | Mail: Sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided. |
By casting your proxy vote now, you ensure your shares are represented and that we won’t contact you further relating to this issue.
Shareholders will vote on the proposals at the Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on October 28, 2020. Detailed information about the Special Meeting of Shareholders and the proposals can be found in the proxy statement, or online at: https://vote.proxyonline.com/Allianz/docs/CEFSpecialMeeting.pdf
If you have any questions about these proposals, you may contact your financial advisor or AST Fund Solutions at (866) 342-4883 Ext. 12.
Sincerely,
Thomas J. Fuccillo
President and Chief Executive Officer
R1-AGI-B1-O