03/11/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/11/2026 11:17
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
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DIAMOND HILL FUNDS
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DIAMOND HILL FUNDS
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Friendly reminder from Sodali to vote your Diamond Hill mutual fund shares. It only takes a minute. Vote here: {csv.URL}
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Diamond Hill Funds
Please refer to the accompanying voting ballot(s) for your specified Fund(s)
March 17, 2026
Dear Shareholder,
The Special Meeting of Shareholders of the Diamond Hill Funds (the "Funds") is scheduled to be held in approximately four weeks, on April 17, 2026. I am pleased to report that your fellow shareholders have responded and have shown strong support for the proposals. Greater than 90% of shares cast have voted FOR the new investment advisory agreement and the election of trustees' proposals.
Calls, emails, and mailings will STOP within 3 business days once you vote your shares.
Please take a few minutes to sign, date and mail the enclosed card in the prepaid envelope or follow the instructions below to vote by telephone or internet.
| Vote by Phone by calling 1-888-315-7114 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 card and follow the prompts. | |
| Vote by Internet by visiting the internet address on the enclosed card and following the instructions. |
If you have any questions or need assistance in voting, please contact our proxy solicitor, Sodali Fund Solutions ("SFS") at 1-888-315-7114. Please note that an SFS representative may call you to assist in voting.
Thank you,
Diamond Hill Funds
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