Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (definitive) (defa14a)
August 10 2022 - 12:25PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
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 x
Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨
Check the appropriate box:
| ¨ | Preliminary Proxy Statement |
| ¨ | Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted
by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) |
| ¨ | Definitive Proxy Statement |
| x | Definitive Additional Materials |
| ¨ | Soliciting Material under §240.14a-12 |
VIRTUS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & TECHNOLOGY
OPPORTUNITIES FUND
VIRTUS CONVERTIBLE & INCOME FUND
VIRTUS CONVERTIBLE & INCOME FUND II
VIRTUS CONVERTIBLE & INCOME 2024 TARGET
TERM FUND
VIRTUS DIVERSIFIED INCOME & CONVERTIBLE
FUND
VIRTUS EQUITY & CONVERTIBLE INCOME FUND
VIRTUS DIVIDEND, INTEREST & PREMIUM STRATEGY
FUND
(Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter/Declaration
of Trust)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement,
if other than the Registrant)
Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):
| ¨ | Fee paid previously with preliminary materials. |
| ¨ | Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per
Exchange Act Rules 14a6(i)(1) and 0-11. |
VIRTUS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE &
TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES FUND
VIRTUS CONVERTIBLE & INCOME FUND
VIRTUS CONVERTIBLE & INCOME FUND II
VIRTUS CONVERTIBLE & INCOME 2024 TARGET
TERM FUND
VIRTUS DIVERSIFIED INCOME & CONVERTIBLE
FUND
VIRTUS EQUITY & CONVERTIBLE INCOME
FUND
VIRTUS DIVIDEND, INTEREST & PREMIUM
STRATEGY FUND
August 18, 2022
DEAR FELLOW
SHAREHOLDER:
As a shareholder in one or more of
Virtus Closed End Funds (the “Funds”), you recently received a proxy communication via email or a proxy statement and proxy
card(s) in the mail in connection with the Joint Special Meeting of Shareholders of the Funds to be held on September 27, 2022.
The Meeting relates to a new subadvisory
agreement for each fund with Virtus Investment Advisors, Inc. (“Virtus”) and Voya Investment Management Co. (“Voya”).
Shareholders are being asked to consider and approve a new subadvisory agreement that would engage Voya as each fund’s subadviser
which will ensure your funds will be managed by the same management teams.
After careful consideration. Your Board
of Trustees unanimously recommends that shareholders vote FOR the subadviser proposal. It is important that you take the opportunity to
vote your shares. Please take a moment to sign, date and mail the enclosed proxy card(s) in the prepaid envelope or follow the instructions
below to vote by internet or telephone.
How does the proposal
affect my investment?
If the proposal is approved, it will ensure continuity in connection
with who manages your investment(s). It is important for you to know that:
| · | Your investment(s) will not change, and fee rates will remain the same. |
| · | You will own the same fund(s) and value of your investment(s) will remain the same. |
| · | Your Fund(s’) Investment Teams will continue to manage your investment with
the same strategies and policies. |
| · | Virtus will remain the Investment Advisor to your Fund(s). |
The Funds have a unique shareholder
base of retail shareholders, who own a supermajority of each fund. You and your fellow shareholders will have a substantial positive impact
on the vote if you act early. Please see voting options below:
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Vote by Phone by calling 1-833-288-9331 and speaking with a proxy voting specialist today. Our representatives are available weekdays from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern time. You may also call the toll-free number on the enclosed proxy card and follow the prompts. |
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Vote by Internet by visiting the internet address on the enclosed proxy card and following the instructions. |
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Vote by Mail by completing, signing and dating the enclosed proxy card and returning it in the enclosed prepaid return envelope. |
Please see reverse side
Lastly, we have retained Di Costa
Partners (“DCP”) to assist us with the proxy solicitation process. You may receive a call from a DCP representative who can
take your vote over the phone. You can call (833) 288-9331 if you have any questions regarding the proxy.
Thank you in advance for your vote,
George R. Aylward
President and Chief Executive Officer, Virtus Closed-End Funds
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