Clough Global Equity Fund Files Proxy Statement
Ticker: GLQ · Form: DEF 14A · Filed: May 20, 2024 · CIK: 1316463
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Clough Global Equity Fund (GLQ) |
| Form Type | DEF 14A |
| Filed Date | May 20, 2024 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 15 |
| Reading Time | 18 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.001, $12 Billion, $13 billion |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: proxy-statement, annual-meeting, regulatory-filing
TL;DR
Clough Global Equity Fund filed its proxy statement for the July 8th meeting. Standard stuff, expect shareholder votes.
AI Summary
Clough Global Equity Fund filed a Definitive Proxy Statement (DEF 14A) on May 20, 2024, for its annual meeting on July 8, 2024. The filing concerns the solicitation of proxies from shareholders regarding matters to be voted on at the meeting. No specific proposals or financial figures beyond the filing fee status are detailed in this initial document.
Why It Matters
This filing is a standard regulatory requirement for public companies to inform shareholders about upcoming meetings and solicit their votes on important company matters.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This is a routine proxy filing and does not contain new financial information or significant corporate actions that would immediately impact risk.
Key Players & Entities
- Clough Global Equity Fund (company) — Registrant
- 0001999371-24-006339 (filing_id) — Accession Number
- 20240520 (date) — Filing Date
- 20240708 (date) — Meeting Date
FAQ
What is the purpose of this DEF 14A filing?
The purpose of this DEF 14A filing is to provide shareholders with information and solicit their proxies for the upcoming annual meeting of Clough Global Equity Fund.
When is the Clough Global Equity Fund's annual meeting scheduled?
The annual meeting for Clough Global Equity Fund is scheduled for July 8, 2024.
Who is the filer of this document?
The filer of this document is Clough Global Equity Fund, identified by Central Index Key 0001316463.
What is the filing fee status for this DEF 14A?
The filing indicates that no fee was required for this DEF 14A filing.
What is the business address of Clough Global Equity Fund?
The business address of Clough Global Equity Fund is 1700 Broadway, Suite 1850, Denver, CO 80290.
Filing Stats: 4,612 words · 18 min read · ~15 pages · Grade level 11.3 · Accepted 2024-05-20 16:17:17
Key Financial Figures
- $0.001 — hares of beneficial interest, par value $0.001 (the “ GLV Common Shares, ”
- $12 Billion — a Boston based asset manager with over $12 Billion in assets under management. She was als
- $13 billion — instrumental in launching approximately $13 billion in total assets of CEFs, including the
Filing Documents
- glq-def14a_070824.htm (DEF 14A) — 271KB
- glq_proxycard001.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 2KB
- glq_proxycard002.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 5KB
- glq_proxycard003.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 4KB
- glq_proxycard004.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 5KB
- 0001999371-24-006339.txt ( ) — 294KB
From the Filing
DEF 14A 1 glq-def14a_070824.htm DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT 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 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 Sec. 240.14a-12 CLOUGH GLOBAL EQUITY FUND (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)(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 Statement No.: (3) Filing Party: (4) Date Filed: Persons who are to respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB control number. CLOUGH GLOBAL DIVIDEND AND INCOME FUND CLOUGH GLOBAL EQUITY FUND CLOUGH GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND (each a “Fund,” and collectively, the “Funds”) 1700 Broadway, Suite 1850 Denver, CO 80290 NOTICE OF JOINT ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS May 20, 2024 To the Shareholders of the Funds: Notice is hereby given that the Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) of the Funds will be held virtually as a telephone conference call meeting on July 8, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. (Mountain time). The purpose of the Meeting is to consider and vote upon the following: 1. Shareholders of Clough Global Dividend and Income Fund are being asked to elect two (2) Trustees of such Fund, each to hold office for the term indicated and until his or her successor shall have been elected and qualified; 2. Shareholders of Clough Global Equity Fund are being asked to elect two (2) Trustees of such Fund, each to hold office for the term indicated and until his successor shall have been elected and qualified; 3. Shareholders of Clough Global Opportunities Fund are being asked to elect three (3) Trustees of such Fund, each to hold office for the term indicated and until his successor shall have been elected and qualified; and 4. The transaction of such other business as may properly come before the Meeting or any adjournments thereof. These items are discussed in greater detail in the enclosed Proxy Statement. The close of business on May 10, 2024 has been fixed as the record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the Meeting and any adjournments thereof. To participate in the Meeting, you must email shareholdermeetings@computershare.com no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on July 2, 2024 and provide your full name and address. You will then receive an email from Computershare Fund Services containing the conference call dial-in information and instructions for participating in the Meeting. YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT REGARDLESS OF THE SIZE OF YOUR HOLDINGS IN A FUND. WHETHER OR NOT YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE MEETING VIRTUALLY, WE ASK THAT YOU PLEASE EITHER VOTE VIA THE INTERNET, TELEPHONE OR COMPLETE AND SIGN THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD AND RETURN IT PROMPTLY IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE, WHICH NEEDS NO POSTAGE IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES. By Order of the Board of Trustees of: Clough Global Dividend and Income Fund Clough Global Equity Fund Clough Global Opportunities Fund Christopher Moore Secretary CLOUGH GLOBAL DIVIDEND AND INCOME FUND (“GLV”) CLOUGH GLOBAL EQUITY FUND (“GLQ”) CLOUGH GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND (“GLO”) (Each a “ Fund ” and collectively, the “ Funds ”) JOINT ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS July 8, 2024 PROXY STATEMENT This Proxy Statement is furnished in connection with the solicitation of proxies by the Board of Trustees (“Board” or “Trustees”) of the Funds for use at the Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Funds (the “Meeting”) to be held on Monday, July 8, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Mountain Time, virtually, as a