Madison Covered Call Fund Files Proxy Statement

TL;DR

Madison Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund filed its DEF 14A. Standard shareholder info.

AI Summary

Madison Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund filed a Definitive Proxy Statement (DEF 14A) on June 12, 2024. The filing pertains to the company's charter and includes information related to its business address at 550 Science Drive, Madison, WI 53711. The fund has undergone several name changes since its inception, previously being known as Madison/Claymore Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund and Madison/Claymore Covered Call Fund.

Why It Matters

This filing is a routine proxy statement, providing shareholders with information necessary for voting on company matters, ensuring transparency and corporate governance.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine DEF 14A filing, which typically contains standard corporate information and does not indicate new risks.

Key Players & Entities

• Madison Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund (company) — Registrant
• 550 Science Drive, Madison, WI 53711 (location) — Business and Mail Address
• Madison/Claymore Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund (company) — Former Company Name
• Madison/Claymore Covered Call Fund (company) — Former Company Name

FAQ

Filing Documents

• a2024mcnproxystatement.htm (DEF 14A) — 167KB
• 0001289868-24-000002.txt ( ) — 168KB

From the Filing

DEF 14A 1 a2024mcnproxystatement.htm DEF 14A Document 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 ss.240.14a-12. MADISON COVERED CALL EQUITY STRATEGY FUND (Names of Registrant As Specified in its Charter) 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. 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. MADISON COVERED CALL EQUITY STRATEGY FUND 550 SCIENCE DRIVE MADISON, WI 53711 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 1, 2024 Notice is hereby given to shareholders of the Madison Covered Call Equity Strategy Fund (the "Fund") that the annual meeting of shareholders of the Fund (the "Annual Meeting") will be held at the offices of the Fund, 550 Science Drive, Madison, Wisconsin 53711, on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 1000 a.m. Central time. The Annual Meeting is being held for the following purposes 1. To elect two Class II Trustees to serve until the Fund's 2027 annual meeting of shareholders or until their successors shall have been elected and qualified and 2. To transact such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournments or postponements thereof. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE FUND (THE "BOARD"), INCLUDING THE INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES, UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE "FOR" ELECTION OF THE CLASS II TRUSTEES. The Board has fixed the close of business on June 10, 2024 as the record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Annual Meeting. We urge you to complete, sign, date and mail the enclosed proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided so you will be represented at the Annual Meeting. By order of the Board of Trustees s Holly S. Baggot Holly S. Baggot, Secretary Madison, Wisconsin June 12, 2024 It is important that your shares be represented at the Annual Meeting in person or by proxy. Whether or not you plan to attend the Annual Meeting, please vote by mail by signing, dating and returning the enclosed proxy card in the accompanying postage-paid envelope. If you wish to attend the Annual Meeting and vote in person, you will be able to do so and your vote at the Annual Meeting will revoke any proxy you may have submitted. Merely attending the Annual Meeting, however, will not revoke any previously submitted proxy. Your vote is extremely important. No matter how many or how few shares you own, please send in your proxy card today. This page was intentionally left blank. MADISON COVERED CALL EQUITY STRATEGY FUND PROXY STATEMENT FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 1, 2024 This proxy statement (the "Proxy Statement") is furnished to shareholders of the Madison Covered Call Equity Strategy Fund (the "Fund") in connection with the solicitation by the Board of Trustees of the Fund (the "Board of Trustees" or the "Board") of proxies to be voted at the annual meeting of shareholders of the Fund to be held on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 1000 a.m., Central time, and any adjournments or postponements thereof (the "Annual Meeting"). The Annual Meeting will be held at the offices of the Fund, 550 Science Drive, Madison, Wisconsin 53711. One share of the Fund (collectively, the "Shares") is entitled to one vote on each proposal, and each fractional Share is entitled to a fractional vote thereon. Holders of Shares of the Fund are referred to herein as "shareholders." This Proxy Statement gives you the information you need to vote on the matters listed on the accompanying Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Much of the information in this Proxy Statement is required under rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). If there is anything you don't understand, please contact the Fund at our toll-free number, 1-800-767-0300. The Fund will furnish, without charge, a copy of the Fund's most recent Annual Report and Semi-Annual Report to shareholders to any shareholder upon request. Requests should be directed to Madison Asset Management, LLC, 550 Science Drive, Madison, Wisconsin 53711, or by calling, toll-free, 1-800-767-0300. The Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders, this Proxy Statement and the enclosed proxy card

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