Advent Convertible & Income Fund Files 2024 Proxy Statement

TL;DR

AVK proxy statement filed. Get ready to vote.

AI Summary

Advent Convertible & Income Fund filed a DEF 14A proxy statement on August 2, 2024, for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2024. The filing, designated for the 1934 Act, concerns the company's annual shareholder meeting and related governance matters. The fund is incorporated in Delaware and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Why It Matters

This filing provides shareholders with crucial information regarding the company's governance, executive compensation, and voting matters, enabling informed participation in shareholder decisions.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine proxy filing providing information to shareholders and does not indicate any immediate financial distress or significant operational changes.

Key Numbers

• 20240802 — Filing Date (Date the DEF 14A was filed with the SEC.)
• 20240910 — Period of Report (The period for which the proxy statement is reporting.)
• 1031 — Fiscal Year End (The end date of the company's fiscal year.)

Key Players & Entities

• ADVENT CONVERTIBLE & INCOME FUND (company) — Registrant
• 20240802 (date) — Filing Date
• 20240910 (date) — Period of Report
• 0001219120 (company) — Central Index Key
• DE (state) — State of Incorporation
• 1031 (date) — Fiscal Year End
• 312-827-0100 (phone_number) — Business Phone

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $0.01 — hares of beneficial interest, par value $0.01 per share (“Shares”) of Adv

Filing Documents

• gug87836avk.htm (DEF 14A) — 177KB
• avkproxy-1x1x1.gif (GRAPHIC) — 2KB
• avkproxycardx1x1.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 58KB
• 0001821268-24-000183.txt ( ) — 262KB

From the Filing

DEF 14A 1 gug87836avk.htm AVK 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)) [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [_] Definitive Additional Materials [_] Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12 ADVENT CONVERTIBLE AND INCOME FUND (Exact 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): [X] No fee required. [_] Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11. (1) Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies: (2) Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies: (3) 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 determined): (4) Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction: (5) Total fee paid: [_] Fee paid previously with preliminary materials: [_] Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify 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. (1) Amount Previously Paid: (2) Form, Schedule or Registration No.: (3) Filing Party: (4) Date Filed: ADVENT CONVERTIBLE AND INCOME FUND (NYSE: AVK) 888 SEVENTH AVENUE, 31st FLOOR NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10019 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 Notice is hereby given to the shareholders of Advent Convertible and Income Fund (the “Fund”), that the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Fund (the “Annual Meeting”) will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 10:00 a.m (Eastern time). The Annual Meeting is being held for the following purposes: 1. To elect the following Trustee nominees named in the accompanying proxy statement: Mr. Tracy V. Maitland and Mr. Ronald A. Nyberg, as Class III Trustees, to serve until the Fund’s 2027 annual meeting of shareholders or until their respective successors shall have been elected and qualified. 2. To transact such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournments, postponements or delays thereof. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES (THE “BOARD”) OF THE FUND, INCLUDING THE INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES, UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE “FOR” THE NOMINEES OF THE BOARD OF THE FUND. The Board has fixed the close of business on July 25, 2024 (the “Record Date”) as the record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Annual Meeting and any adjournments, postponements or delays thereof. The Annual Meeting will be held solely as a telephone conference call. Shareholders will not be able to attend the Annual Meeting in person or vote at the Annual Meeting. In order to participate in the Annual Meeting, shareholders as of the Record Date must register for the conference call’s dial-in number before 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time) on September 6, 2024 by contacting the Fund’s proxy services provider, Broadridge, at (833) 782-7148. Shareholders should be prepared to provide their name, address, and control number in order for Broadridge to verify their status as shareholders. The control number is found on your proxy card. Once verified, shareholders will receive instructions for joining the telephonic Annual Meeting. If you would like to submit a question to be addressed during the question and comment session that will occur following the formal business of the Annual Meeting, you will be able to do so when registering for the meeting. All shareholders are encouraged to submit their proxy voting instructions prior to the Annual Meeting. It is important that your shares be represented at the Annual Meeting. Whether or not you plan to join the telephonic Annual Meeting, we urge you to complete, sign, date, and return the enclosed proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided or vote via telephone or the Internet by following the instructions on the enclosed proxy card so you will be represented at the Annual Meeting. By order of the Board of Trustees /s/ Stephen Ellwood Stephen Ellwood, Secretary of the Fund New York, New York August 2, 2024 YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT PLEASE COMPLETE, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD IN THE POSTAGE-PAID ENVELOPE PROVIDED OR VOTE VIA TELEPHONE OR THE INTERNET BY FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE ENCLOSED PROXY CAR

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