Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (definitive) (defa14a)
February 10 2021 - 11:26AM
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 ☒
Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐
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Preliminary Proxy Statement
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Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14(a)-6(e)(2))
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Definitive Proxy Statement
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Definitive Additional Materials
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Soliciting Materials Pursuant to
§240.14a-12
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VIRTUS ALLIANZGI ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES FUND
VIRTUS ALLIANZGI CONVERTIBLE & INCOME FUND
VIRTUS ALLIANZGI CONVERTIBLE & INCOME FUND II
VIRTUS ALLIANZGI CONVERTIBLE & INCOME 2024 TARGET TERM FUND
VIRTUS ALLIANZGI DIVERSIFIED INCOME & CONVERTIBLE FUND
VIRTUS ALLIANZGI EQUITY & CONVERTIBLE INCOME FUND
VIRTUS DIVIDEND, INTEREST & PREMIUM STRATEGY FUND
1633 Broadway
New York,
New York 10019
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy
Statement, if other than the Registrant)
Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):
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No fee required
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Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11.
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(1)
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Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies:
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Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies:
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Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it was
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Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction:
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(5)
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Total fee paid:
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Fee paid previously with preliminary materials:
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Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identifying the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the
previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.
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Amount Previously Paid:
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Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.:
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Filing Party:
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Date Filed:
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THIS FILING CONSISTS OF A REMINDER LETTER SENT TO CERTAIN SHAREHOLDERS RELATED TO THE JOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF
SHAREHOLDERS, HELD ON OCTOBER 28, 2020 AND ADJOURNED UNTIL FEBRUARY 12, 2021, OF VIRTUS ALLIANZGI ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES FUND, VIRTUS ALLIANZGI CONVERTIBLE & INCOME FUND, VIRTUS ALLIANZGI CONVERTIBLE
& INCOME FUND II, VIRTUS ALLIANZGI CONVERTIBLE & INCOME 2024 TARGET TERM FUND, VIRTUS ALLIANZGI DIVERSIFIED INCOME & CONVERTIBLE FUND, VIRTUS ALLIANZGI EQUITY & CONVERTIBLE INCOME FUND, AND VIRTUS DIVIDEND, INTEREST & PREMIUM
STRATEGY FUND, AND THE RELATED PROXY STATEMENT.
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PLEASE READ THE BELOW NOTICE REGARDING YOUR INVESTMENT IN
ALLIANZGI ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES FUND
February 10, 2021
Dear Shareholder,
We have contacted you multiple times over the past 4 months requesting your vote on the following proposals in connection with AllianzGI Artificial
Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund’s (the “Fund”) Special Meeting of Shareholders:
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to approve or disapprove a new Investment Advisory Agreement with Virtus Investment Advisers, Inc.
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to approve or disapprove a new Subadvisory Agreement by and among the Fund, Virtus Investment Advisers, Inc. and Allianz
Global Investors U.S. LLC (“AllianzGI U.S.”)
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IF THE FUND DOES NOT RECEIVE THE VOTES NECESSARY TO HOLD THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF SHAREHOLDERS BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2021, THE ENTIRE PROXY PROCESS WILL RESET AND WE WILL CONTINUE TO SEND YOU LETTERS AND CALL YOU TO REQUEST YOUR VOTE.
WHETHER YOU CHOOSE TO VOTE “FOR”, “AGAINST” OR “ABSTAIN”, ALL VOTES WILL HELP THE FUND REACH THE
QUORUM NECESSARY TO HOLD THE MEETING.
PLEASE VOTE YOUR SHARES BY FEBRUARY 19, 2021 AND WE WILL NOT CONTACT YOU FURTHER ON THIS MATTER
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1. MAIL your signed and voted proxy back in the postage paid envelope provided
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2. ONLINE at the website indicated on the enclosed voting form and follow the online instructions
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3. LIVE with a representative when you call toll-free 1 (866) 356-6140 Ext.
12 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern time
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Thank you in advance for your participation.
Sincerely,
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Joe Scull
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Director
Head of Business Service
Allianz Global Investors
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