Voya Equity Trust

06/16/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/16/2026 13:45

Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (Form DEFA14A)

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Reminder: Voting Instructions Are Required for the Special Shareholder Meeting

Dear Shareholder,

We recently sent proxy materials regarding an important proposal affecting your investment in the VY® Baron Growth Portfolio. A Special Shareholder Meeting is scheduled for July 2, 2026.

Our records show that you held shares of the Portfolio as of April 6, 2026, and that we have not yet received your voting instructions.

Your vote is important and helps ensure that your shares are represented in this process. Voting is quick and easy using one of the methods outlined below.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

If you have questions or need assistance, call 1-888-336-5196 and a proxy specialist will help you.

Without a proxy card

www.proxyvote.com

Call 1-888-336-5196

Have your proxy card handy

(Weekdays 9am to 10pm ET)

and follow the simple directions

With a proxy card

VOTE

to complete the electronic

VOTE BY

Call the number located on your

ONLINE

voting instruction form.

PHONE

ballot (with a touch-tone phone to

vote using an automated system).

With a smartphone

Vote processing

Vote by scanning the Quick

Mark, sign and date the

Response Code or "QR Code"

enclosed ballot and return

VOTE WITH

VOTE

BY

on the enclosed proxy

it in the postage-paid

QR CODE

card/voting instruction form.

MAIL

envelope provided.

Your unique control number can be found on the

Thank you for your investment-and thank you for voting.

enclosed ballot in the box marked with an arrow.


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