DEFA14A 1 abf-html6994_defa14a.htm AMERICAN BEACON FUNDS - DEFA14A

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ____)

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AMERICAN BEACON FUNDS

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American Beacon Funds

IMPORTANT SHAREHOLDER MEETING NOTICE

Dear Shareholder:

We recently sent you proxy materials concerning important proposals affecting the American Beacon Funds. The Special Meeting for the Funds has adjourned to allow shareholders more time to vote on the proposals. The Special Meeting will reconvene on December 8, 2023, at 3:30 Central Time. This letter was sent because you held shares in the fund(s) on the record date and we have not received your vote.

YOUR FUND BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE “FOR” THE PROPOSAL(S)

Your vote makes a difference for charity!

To express our appreciation for your participation, American Beacon Advisors, Inc. will make a charitable donation of $1 for every shareholder account that votes beginning November 10, 2023. Contributions will be made in equal parts to Feeding America and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Regardless of how you vote, you’ll help these charities make a difference.

VOTING NOW HELPS AVOID UNNECESSARY COMMUNICATIONS AND ELIMINATES PHONE CALLS TO SHAREHOLDERS

Please vote using one of the following options:

VOTE ONLINE

Log on to the website or scan the QR code shown on the enclosed proxy card. Please have your proxy card in hand to access your 14-digit control number (located in the shaded box) and follow the on-screen instructions.

VOTE BY TOUCH-TONE TELEPHONE

Call the automated toll-free number listed on the enclosed proxy card. Please have your proxy card in hand to access your 14-digit control number (located in the shaded box) and follow the recorded instructions. If you would like to vote with a live agent, you can call 866-434-5625 and provide your 14-digit control number and the agent will process your vote over the phone. You will receive a confirmation in the mail of your vote within 5 days.

A copy of the Joint Proxy Statement may be viewed or downloaded at the website listed on your enclosed proxy card. Please read the materials carefully. If you have any questions regarding the proposal(s), or need assistance with voting, you may call Computershare Fund Services, the Fund’s proxy solicitor, toll free at 1-866-434-5625.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. If you have already voted, we appreciate your participation.

American Beacon Funds

IMPORTANT SHAREHOLDER MEETING NOTICE

Dear Shareholder:

YOUR FUND BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE “FOR” THE PROPOSAL(S)

YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF SHARES YOU OWN!

VOTING NOW HELPS AVOID UNNECESSARY COMMUNICATIONS AND ELIMINATES PHONE CALLS TO SHAREHOLDERS

Please vote using one of the following options:

VOTE ONLINE

VOTE BY TOUCH-TONE TELEPHONE

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. If you have already voted, we appreciate your participation.

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Original

You or someone in your household received proxy materials for the American Beacon Funds. Please call and vote today at 888-381-2172, weekdays until 11pm and Saturday 12pm-6pm. Once your vote has been cast, your contact information will be removed from our mailing/call list. Txt STOP=End. Msg&DataRatesMayApply.

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Follow up 1

Important shareholder initiatives for the American Beacon Funds need your attention by Friday December 8. Please call to vote today at 888-381-2172 until 11pm ET. When you cast your vote all communication on this matter will cease. It will only take a few moments to vote. Txt STOP to Cancel. Msg&DataRatesMayApply

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Follow up 2

Important shareholder initiatives for the American Beacon Funds need your attention. Please call to vote today at 888-381-2172 until 11pm ET. When you cast your vote all communication on this matter will cease. It will only take a few moments to vote. Txt STOP to Cancel. Msg&DataRatesMayApply

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Follow up 3

Important shareholder initiatives for the American Beacon Funds need your attention. Please call to vote today at 888-381-2172 until 11pm ET. WHEN YOU CAST YOUR VOTE ALL COMMUNICATION ON THIS MATTER WILL CEASE. It will only take a few moments to vote. Txt STOP to Cancel. Msg&DataRatesMayApply

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Follow up 4

We have been mailing, calling, and texting you regarding the shareholder meeting for American Beacon Funds. We will call you again today, will you please pick up? Voting is quick and no confidential information is needed to vote. If you prefer you may call us at 888-381-2172 until 6pm ET this weekend or until 11pm ET during the week. When you cast your vote ALL COMMUNICATION ON THIS MATTER WILL CEASE. Txt STOP to Cancel. Msg&DataRatesMayApply

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Follow up 5

The American Beacon Funds shareholder meeting is almost here, 12/08/23. We need your vote! We have been mailing, calling, and texting you regarding the meeting. We will call you again today, will you please pick up? Voting is quick and no confidential information is needed to vote. If you prefer you may call us at 888-381-2172 until 11pm ET When you cast your vote ALL COMMUNICATION ON THIS MATTER WILL CEASE. Txt STOP to Cancel. Msg&DataRatesMayApply