European Equity Fund files proxy statement

TL;DR

European Equity Fund filed its proxy statement, no fee required. Shareholders get info for upcoming votes.

AI Summary

European Equity Fund, Inc. filed a definitive proxy statement (DEF 14A) on May 21, 2024, for its fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The filing, related to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, concerns the company's proxy materials and does not require a filing fee. The company was formerly known as Germany Fund Inc.

Why It Matters

This filing provides shareholders with essential information regarding upcoming votes and company governance, allowing them to make informed decisions about their investments.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine regulatory filing (DEF 14A) and does not contain new financial information or strategic changes that would typically indicate elevated risk.

Key Numbers

• 212-454-4500 — Business Phone (Contact information for the company)

Key Players & Entities

• EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND, INC (company) — Registrant
• GERMANY FUND INC (company) — Former company name
• 20240521 (date) — Filing date
• 20240627 (date) — Period of report
• 1231 (date) — Fiscal year end

FAQ

Filing Documents

• d802384ddef14a.htm (DEF 14A) — 220KB
• g802384g00a01.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 155KB
• g802384g00a02.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 138KB
• g802384g01a20.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 32KB
• g802384g01i81.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 14KB
• g802384g59e21.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 38KB
• 0001193125-24-143713.txt ( ) — 742KB

From the Filing

DEF 14A 1 d802384ddef14a.htm EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND, INC / MD EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND, INC / MD UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by Registrant 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)) Definitive Proxy Statement Definitive Additional Materials Soliciting Material Pursuant to 240.14a-12 THE EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box): No fee required. Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(4) 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 Statement No.: 3) Filing Party: 4) Date Filed: THE EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND, INC. 875 Third Avenue New York, New York 10022 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS June 27, 2024 To the stockholders of The European Equity Fund, Inc.: Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the Meeting) of The European Equity Fund, Inc. (EEA, or the Fund), a Maryland corporation, will be held at 10:30 a.m., New York time, on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at the offices of DWS Investment Management Americas, Inc., 875 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10022. The Meeting will be held for the following purposes: 1. To elect two (2) Directors of the Fund, each to serve until the expiration of his or her term and until his or her successor is elected and qualifies. 2. To ratify the appointment by the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors of Ernst & Young LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as independent auditors for the Fund the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. 3. To act upon, if properly presented, one stockholder proposal. 4. To transact such other business as may properly come before the Meeting or any postponement or adjournment thereof. Only holders of record of Common Stock of the Fund at the close of business on May 2, 2024 are entitled to notice of, and to vote at, this Meeting or any postponement or adjournment thereof. Proxies are being solicited on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Fund. By Order of the Board of Directors John Millette Secretary Dated: May 21, 2024 We urge you to mark, sign, date and mail the enclosed proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided or to record your voting instructions by telephone or via the Internet so that you will be represented at the Meeting. If you complete and sign the proxy card (or tell us how you want to vote by voting by telephone or via the Internet), we will vote your shares exactly as you tell us. If you simply sign the proxy card, we will vote your shares in accordance with the Boards recommendation on the Proposals. Your prompt return of the enclosed proxy card (or your voting by telephone or via the Internet) may prevent the necessity and expense of further solicitations. If you have any questions, please call Georgeson LLC, the Funds proxy solicitor, at the special toll-free number we have set up for you 1-866-529-2041, or contact your financial advisor. THE EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND, INC. 875 Third Avenue New York, New York 10022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders June 27, 2024 PROXY STATEMENT This Proxy Statement is furnished by the Board of Directors (the Board of Directors or Board) of The European Equity Fund, Inc., a Maryland corporation (EEA, or the Fund), in connection with the solicitation of proxies for use at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the Meeting) to be held at 10:30 a.m., New York time, on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at the offices of DWS Investment Management Americas, Inc., 875 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10022. The purpose of the Meeting and the matters to be considered are set forth in the accompanying Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The Meeting is being held to consider and to vote on the following proposals for the Fund, as indicated bel

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