Hartford Mutual Funds II Inc.
09/04/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/04/2026 08:38
Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (Form DEFA14A)
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
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Definitive Proxy Statement |
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Definitive Additional Materials |
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Soliciting Material under §240.14a-12 |
The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc.
The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc.
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Statement Level - CLIENT (8 lines, 62 characters)
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As a Hartford Funds shareholder, you may have received proxy |
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materials in the mail relating to several proposals, including |
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new investment-management agreements related to the |
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proposed acquisition of Hartford Funds by Wellington |
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Management. The mailed materials explain the proposals and |
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your available voting options. If you have not yet cast your vote, |
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you may continue to receive additional reminders to do so. |
Broker Level (8 lines, 62 characters)
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Your clients who are eligible Hartford Funds shareholders should |
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have received proxy materials via mail to vote on several |
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proposals, including new investment-management agreements |
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related to the proposed acquisition of Hartford Funds by |
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Wellington Management. To help answer any questions and explain |
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what clients need to know about the proxy process, please visit |
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hartfordfunds.com to view our proxy resource center with FAQs for |
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financial professionals. |
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