[DEFA14A] First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials
First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:UCON) filed a DEFA14A on June 26, 2025.
The filing is additional proxy-soliciting material reminding shareholders that the special meeting held June 23, 2025 to vote on two previously mailed proposals lacked sufficient participation. The meeting has been adjourned to July 14, 2025, and proxy votes must be submitted by July 13 via phone or internet. No new proposals or financial changes are disclosed; the document solely urges investors to vote and avoid further delays and costs.
First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:UCON) ha depositato un DEFA14A il 26 giugno 2025.
Il documento è un materiale aggiuntivo per la sollecitazione del voto per delega che ricorda agli azionisti che l'assemblea speciale tenutasi il 23 giugno 2025 per votare due proposte precedentemente inviate non ha raggiunto la partecipazione sufficiente. L'assemblea è stata rinviata al 14 luglio 2025 e i voti per delega devono essere inviati entro il 13 luglio tramite telefono o internet. Non sono state comunicate nuove proposte o modifiche finanziarie; il documento invita esclusivamente gli investitori a votare per evitare ulteriori ritardi e costi.
First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:UCON) presentó un DEFA14A el 26 de junio de 2025.
El documento es un material adicional para la solicitud de voto por poder que recuerda a los accionistas que la reunión especial celebrada el 23 de junio de 2025 para votar dos propuestas enviadas previamente no contó con la participación suficiente. La reunión ha sido aplazada al 14 de julio de 2025, y los votos por poder deben enviarse antes del 13 de julio por teléfono o internet. No se revelan nuevas propuestas ni cambios financieros; el documento únicamente insta a los inversores a votar para evitar más retrasos y costos.
First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:UCON)가 2025년 6월 26일 DEFA14A를 제출했습니다.
이 서류는 추가 위임장 요청 자료로, 2025년 6월 23일에 개최된 특별 회의에서 이전에 우편으로 발송된 두 안건에 대한 투표 참여율이 충분하지 않았음을 주주들에게 상기시킵니다. 회의는 2025년 7월 14일로 연기되었으며, 위임장 투표는 7월 13일까지 전화 또는 인터넷을 통해 제출해야 합니다. 새로운 안건이나 재정 변경 사항은 공개되지 않았으며, 투자자들에게 투표를 촉구하여 추가 지연과 비용을 방지하도록 권고하는 내용입니다.
First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:UCON) a déposé un DEFA14A le 26 juin 2025.
Le dépôt constitue un matériel supplémentaire de sollicitation de procuration rappelant aux actionnaires que l'assemblée spéciale tenue le 23 juin 2025 pour voter sur deux propositions précédemment envoyées par courrier n'a pas atteint la participation suffisante. L'assemblée a été ajournée au 14 juillet 2025 et les votes par procuration doivent être soumis avant le 13 juillet par téléphone ou internet. Aucune nouvelle proposition ni modification financière n'est divulguée ; le document incite uniquement les investisseurs à voter afin d'éviter de nouveaux retards et coûts.
First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:UCON) reichte am 26. Juni 2025 eine DEFA14A ein.
Die Einreichung ist ein zusätzliches Proxy-Werbematerial, das die Aktionäre daran erinnert, dass die am 23. Juni 2025 abgehaltene außerordentliche Hauptversammlung zur Abstimmung über zwei zuvor zugesandte Vorschläge nicht genügend Teilnahme verzeichnete. Die Versammlung wurde auf den 14. Juli 2025 vertagt, und Proxy-Stimmen müssen bis zum 13. Juli telefonisch oder online eingereicht werden. Es werden keine neuen Vorschläge oder finanziellen Änderungen bekannt gegeben; das Dokument fordert die Anleger lediglich auf, abzustimmen, um weitere Verzögerungen und Kosten zu vermeiden.
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First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:UCON) ha depositato un DEFA14A il 26 giugno 2025.
Il documento è un materiale aggiuntivo per la sollecitazione del voto per delega che ricorda agli azionisti che l'assemblea speciale tenutasi il 23 giugno 2025 per votare due proposte precedentemente inviate non ha raggiunto la partecipazione sufficiente. L'assemblea è stata rinviata al 14 luglio 2025 e i voti per delega devono essere inviati entro il 13 luglio tramite telefono o internet. Non sono state comunicate nuove proposte o modifiche finanziarie; il documento invita esclusivamente gli investitori a votare per evitare ulteriori ritardi e costi.
First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:UCON) presentó un DEFA14A el 26 de junio de 2025.
El documento es un material adicional para la solicitud de voto por poder que recuerda a los accionistas que la reunión especial celebrada el 23 de junio de 2025 para votar dos propuestas enviadas previamente no contó con la participación suficiente. La reunión ha sido aplazada al 14 de julio de 2025, y los votos por poder deben enviarse antes del 13 de julio por teléfono o internet. No se revelan nuevas propuestas ni cambios financieros; el documento únicamente insta a los inversores a votar para evitar más retrasos y costos.
First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:UCON)가 2025년 6월 26일 DEFA14A를 제출했습니다.
이 서류는 추가 위임장 요청 자료로, 2025년 6월 23일에 개최된 특별 회의에서 이전에 우편으로 발송된 두 안건에 대한 투표 참여율이 충분하지 않았음을 주주들에게 상기시킵니다. 회의는 2025년 7월 14일로 연기되었으며, 위임장 투표는 7월 13일까지 전화 또는 인터넷을 통해 제출해야 합니다. 새로운 안건이나 재정 변경 사항은 공개되지 않았으며, 투자자들에게 투표를 촉구하여 추가 지연과 비용을 방지하도록 권고하는 내용입니다.
First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:UCON) a déposé un DEFA14A le 26 juin 2025.
Le dépôt constitue un matériel supplémentaire de sollicitation de procuration rappelant aux actionnaires que l'assemblée spéciale tenue le 23 juin 2025 pour voter sur deux propositions précédemment envoyées par courrier n'a pas atteint la participation suffisante. L'assemblée a été ajournée au 14 juillet 2025 et les votes par procuration doivent être soumis avant le 13 juillet par téléphone ou internet. Aucune nouvelle proposition ni modification financière n'est divulguée ; le document incite uniquement les investisseurs à voter afin d'éviter de nouveaux retards et coûts.
First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:UCON) reichte am 26. Juni 2025 eine DEFA14A ein.
Die Einreichung ist ein zusätzliches Proxy-Werbematerial, das die Aktionäre daran erinnert, dass die am 23. Juni 2025 abgehaltene außerordentliche Hauptversammlung zur Abstimmung über zwei zuvor zugesandte Vorschläge nicht genügend Teilnahme verzeichnete. Die Versammlung wurde auf den 14. Juli 2025 vertagt, und Proxy-Stimmen müssen bis zum 13. Juli telefonisch oder online eingereicht werden. Es werden keine neuen Vorschläge oder finanziellen Änderungen bekannt gegeben; das Dokument fordert die Anleger lediglich auf, abzustimmen, um weitere Verzögerungen und Kosten zu vermeiden.
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 26, 2025
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 ☒
Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐
Check the appropriate box:
| ☐ | Preliminary Proxy Statement |
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| ☐ | Definitive Proxy Statement |
| ☒ | Definitive Additional Materials |
| ☐ | Soliciting Material under §240.14a-12 |
First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING YOUR INVESTMENT
FIRST TRUST TCW OPPORTUNISTIC FIXED INCOME ETF (FIXD)
120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400, Wheaton, Illinois 60187
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June 26, 2025
Dear Stockholder:
We are almost there, but we need your help.
First Trust TCW Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF (“FIXD”) recently held its special meeting of stockholders (the “Special Meeting”) on Monday, June 23, 2025. The two proposals that were considered at the Special Meeting are described in detail in the proxy statement mailed there and abouts of May 6, 2025.
The Special Meeting has been adjourned until Monday, July 14, 2025 to afford additional time for stockholders to vote for the two proposals found in the Proxy.
Our records indicate that First Trust TCW Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF, in which you are invested, has yet to receive sufficient voting participation. We apologize for the continued follow-up regarding this matter. However, it is critical that we receive your proxy vote by July 13, 2025. Please help us to avoid further delay and cost by taking a moment to cast your vote today regardless of the number of shares you own. Every vote is important.
Detailed information about the Special Meeting and the proposals can be found in the proxy statement. Should you have any questions about the proposals, or about how to vote, please call 1-877-297-1738.
Thank you in advance for your attention to this important matter.
Sincerely,
James A. Bowen
Chairman of the Board
Voting is easy. Please take a moment now to cast your vote using one of the voting options listed below:
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1. | Vote by Phone. Simply dial the toll-free number located on the enclosed proxy card. Please have the proxy card available at the time of the call. |
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2. | Vote via the Internet. Simply visit the website indicated on the enclosed proxy card and follow the instructions on the website. |
FAQ
Why did UCON file a DEFA14A on June 26, 2025?
When is the rescheduled special meeting for UCON's proposals?
How can UCON shareholders cast their proxy vote?
Were any new proposals introduced in UCON's June 26 DEFA14A filing?
