First Trust UCON Urges Shareholder Votes Ahead of July 14 Proxy Deadline
First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:UCON) filed a DEFA14A on June 26, 2025.
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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.
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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. )
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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. |