Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Files Proxy Statement

TL;DR

JSCFI proxy statement filed. Get ready to vote.

AI Summary

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. filed its definitive proxy statement on October 24, 2024, for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2025. The filing, designated as DEF 14A, outlines the company's proxy materials for its shareholders. The company's principal executive offices are located at 309 West 49th Street, New York, NY 10019.

Why It Matters

This filing provides shareholders with essential information regarding voting matters and corporate governance for the Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine proxy filing and does not contain new financial information or significant corporate actions.

Key Numbers

• 20241024 — Filing Date (Date the definitive proxy statement was filed with the SEC.)
• 20250228 — Fiscal Year End (The end date of the fiscal year for which the proxy statement is relevant.)

Key Players & Entities

• JAPAN SMALLER CAPITALIZATION FUND INC (company) — Registrant
• 309 WEST 49TH STREET (location) — Business Address
• New York (location) — City
• 10019 (location) — ZIP Code

FAQ

Filing Documents

• jscfi-efp10448_def14a.htm (DEF 14A) — 199KB
• proxy001.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 312KB
• proxy002.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 195KB
• 0001133228-24-009616.txt ( ) — 899KB

From the Filing

DEF 14A 1 jscfi-efp10448_def14a.htm JAPAN SMALLER CAPITALIZATION FUND, INC - DEF14A 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 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 under §240.14a-12 JAPAN SMALLER CAPITALIZATION FUND, INC. (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) N/A (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant) Payment of Filing Fee (Check all the boxes that apply): No fee required. Fee paid previously with preliminary materials. Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11. JAPAN SMALLER CAPITALIZATION FUND, INC. Worldwide Plaza, 309 West 49th Street New York, New York 10019 NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS November 21, 2024 To the Shareholders of Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc.: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting") of the Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the "Fund"), will be held at the offices of Nomura Asset Management U.S.A. Inc., 309 West 49 th Street, New York, NY 10019, at 10:30 a.m., Eastern time on November 21, 2024, to consider and vote on the following matters: 1. To elect five Directors, to serve for a term of one year and until their successors are duly elected and qualify; and 2. To transact such other business as may properly come before the Meeting or any adjournments or postponement thereof. The Board of Directors has fixed the close of business on September 26, 2024 as the record date (the "Record Date") for the determination of shareholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the Meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. The Board of Directors recommends that shareholders vote FOR the election of each of the Director nominees. Shareholders are cordially invited to attend the Meeting. Shareholders may vote in person at the Meeting or vote by proxy over the Internet, by telephone, or by completing, dating, and signing a proxy card and returning it promptly. Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on November 21, 2024: This Notice and the Proxy Statement are available on the Internet at https://vote.proxyonline.com/japan/docs/jof.pdf By order of the Board of Directors, Neil A. Daniele Secretary of the Fund October 10, 2024 IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOUR SHARES BE REPRESENTED AT THE MEETING IN PERSON OR BY PROXY. IF YOU DO NOT EXPECT TO ATTEND THE MEETING, PLEASE DATE, SIGN AND RETURN THIS PROXY CARD FOR THE MEETING OR AUTHORIZE THE PROXY VOTE BY TELEPHONE OR THROUGH THE INTERNET PURSUANT TO THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THIS PROXY CARD. NO POSTAGE IS REQUIRED IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOUR PROXY CARD BE RETURNED PROMPTLY IN ORDER TO AVOID THE ADDITIONAL EXPENSE OF FURTHER SOLICITATION. JAPAN SMALLER CAPITALIZATION FUND, INC. Worldwide Plaza, 309 West 49th Street New York, New York 10019 PROXY STATEMENT INTRODUCTION This Proxy Statement is furnished in connection with the solicitation of proxies by the Board of Directors (or the "Board") of Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the "Fund"), for use at the annual meeting of shareholders of the Fund (the "Meeting") to be held at the offices of Nomura Asset Management U.S.A. Inc., 309 West 49 th Street, New York, NY 10019, at 10:30 a.m., Eastern time on November 21, 2024, and at any adjournments or postponements thereof. This Proxy Statement, the Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders, and the proxy card are first made available to shareholders on or about October 10, 2024. All properly executed proxies received prior to the Meeting will be voted at the Meeting in accordance with the instructions marked on the proxy card or otherwise as provided. Unless instructions to the contrary are marked, proxies will be voted FOR the election of five Directors. The Board of Directors has fixed the close of business on September 26, 2024 as the record date (the "Record Date") for the determination of shareholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the Meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. Shareholders of record on the Record Date will be entitled to one vote for each share held, with no shares having cumulative voting rights. As of the Record Date, the Fund had outstanding 28,333,893 shares of common stock. If the proxy is executed and returned, that vote may nevertheless be revoked at any time prior to its use by written notification, by the execution of a later-dated proxy, by the Fund's r

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