SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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DIAMOND HILL SECURITIZED CREDIT FUND
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Subject: Diamond Hill – Upcoming Fund Shareholder Proxy Solicitation
Hello,
As previously communicated, Diamond Hill has entered into an agreement to join First Eagle Investments. While our investment strategies, fees, and portfolio management team will remain unchanged, this transaction requires Diamond Hill Securitized Credit Fund shareholders to vote on a new investment management agreement and the election of nine trustees to the Fund Board. The Diamond Hill Securitized Credit Fund Board unanimously recommends shareholders vote “For” both proposals.
To support this process, we have engaged Sodali & Co. as our proxy solicitor. They will be reaching out to shareholders who have not yet voted via telephone, email, and mailed materials. We want to be transparent and proactive in sharing that you may hear from clients who have concerns about receiving calls or multiple mailings. Sodali can be reached at 1-888-315-7114.
The most effective way to minimize these communications is for shareholders to submit their vote. Once a vote is cast, all outreach will stop within 24 hours. Voting is quick and can be completed online, by phone, or by mail.
For more information about the transaction and the shareholder vote, please refer to the Fund’s Proxy Statement available here.
We appreciate your patience and partnership as we complete this required process. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you or your clients have any questions.
Best,
The Diamond Hill Team