Liberty All-Star Growth Fund Files Proxy Statement
Ticker: ASG · Form: DEF 14A · Filed: Jun 27, 2024 · CIK: 786035
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: proxy-statement, annual-meeting, fund-management
TL;DR
LIBERTY ALL-STAR GROWTH FUND filed its proxy statement for the annual meeting. Vote your shares!
AI Summary
Liberty All-Star Growth Fund, Inc. filed a definitive proxy statement (DEF 14A) on June 27, 2024, for its fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The filing concerns the annual meeting of shareholders, where directors will be elected and other business will be conducted. The company's principal executive offices are located at c/o ALPS Fund Services, Inc., P.O. Box 328, Denver, CO 80201-0328.
Why It Matters
This filing provides shareholders with crucial information regarding the upcoming annual meeting, including details on director nominations and voting procedures, enabling informed participation in corporate governance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This is a routine DEF 14A filing for a public company's annual shareholder meeting, containing standard disclosures and not indicating any immediate financial distress or unusual events.
Key Numbers
- 811-04537 — SEC File Number (Identifies the specific SEC registration for the fund.)
- 521452208 — IRS Number (The Employer Identification Number (EIN) for the company.)
Key Players & Entities
- LIBERTY ALL-STAR GROWTH FUND, INC. (company) — Registrant
- ALPS FUND SERVICES, INC. (company) — Fund Administrator
- June 27, 2024 (date) — Filing Date
- 20240828 (date) — Conformed Period of Report
FAQ
What is the purpose of this DEF 14A filing?
The purpose of this DEF 14A filing is to provide shareholders with a proxy statement for the annual meeting of Liberty All-Star Growth Fund, Inc., detailing information for voting on matters such as the election of directors.
When was this filing submitted to the SEC?
This filing was submitted to the SEC on June 27, 2024.
Who is the filing company?
The filing company is LIBERTY ALL-STAR GROWTH FUND, INC.
What is the fiscal year end for Liberty All-Star Growth Fund, Inc.?
The fiscal year end for Liberty All-Star Growth Fund, Inc. is December 31.
Where are the principal executive offices of the fund located?
The principal executive offices are located at c/o ALPS FUND SERVICES, INC., P.O. BOX 328, DENVER, CO 80201-0328.
Filing Stats: 4,552 words · 18 min read · ~15 pages · Grade level 15.3 · Accepted 2024-06-27 16:30:36
Key Financial Figures
- $145,000 — by the Growth Fund, is estimated to be $145,000. The regular costs of the joint shareho
- $2,505,758 — , the Growth Fund paid advisory fees of $2,505,758 to AAI and AAI paid advisory fees of $4
- $436,653 — 58 to AAI and AAI paid advisory fees of $436,653 to Sustainable, $430,788 to Congress As
- $430,788 — visory fees of $436,653 to Sustainable, $430,788 to Congress Asset Management Company, L
- $383,017 — gress Asset Management Company, LLP and $383,017 to Weatherbie Capital, LLC. During the
- $300 million — assets of the Fund up to and including $300 million; and 0.36% of the Portfolio Manager&rsq
- $300 million — daily net assets of the Fund exceeding $300 million. 4 Termination of the New Agreement
- $1.5 billion — advised Multi-Managed U.S. Mutual Fund $1.5 billion 0.50% 1 st $50M; 0.40% next $450M;
- $50M — . Mutual Fund $1.5 billion 0.50% 1 st $50M; 0.40% next $450M; 0.35% above $500
- $450M — billion 0.50% 1 st $50M; 0.40% next $450M; 0.35% above $500M. None Required
- $500M — $50M; 0.40% next $450M; 0.35% above $500M. None Required Vote Approval of t
Filing Documents
- fp0088777-1_def14a.htm (DEF 14A) — 352KB
- fp0088777-1_01.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 6KB
- fp0088777-1_02.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 541KB
- fp0088777-1_03.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 241KB
- 0001398344-24-012005.txt ( ) — 1439KB
From the Filing
DEF 14A 1 fp0088777-1_def14a.htm UNITED STATES SECRUITIES 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 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 Rule14a-6(e)(2)) [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Sec. 240.14a-12 LIBERTY ALL-STAR GROWTH FUND, INC. (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 Statement No.: 3)Filing Party: 4)Date Filed: LIBERTY ALL-STAR ® EQUITY FUND (the “Equity Fund”) LIBERTY ALL-STAR ® GROWTH FUND, INC. (the “Growth Fund”) (collectively, the “Funds”) 1290 Broadway, Suite 1000 Denver, Colorado 80203 (303) 623-2577 NOTICE OF JOINT ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD AUGUST 28, 2024 To the Shareholders of the Funds: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 2024 Joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Funds (the “2024 Annual Meeting”) will be held at One Financial Center, 4 th Floor, Boston, Massachusetts, 02111, on August 28, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time, and at any adjournments thereof. The purposes of the 2024 Annual Meeting are to consider and act upon the following matters, and to transact such other business, including any adjournment of the 2024 Annual Meeting, as may properly come before the 2024 Annual Meeting or any adjournments thereof: 1. To approve a new Portfolio Management Agreement among the Growth Fund, ALPS Advisors, Inc. and Westfield Capital Management Company, L.P. (“Proposal 1”); and 2. To elect two Directors of the Growth Fund (“Proposal 2”) and 3. To elect two Trustees of the Equity Fund (“Proposal 3”). The Boards of Trustees/Directors have fixed the close of business on June 11, 2024 as the record date (the “Record Date”) for the determination of the shareholders of the Funds entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the 2024 Annual Meeting and any adjournments thereof. YOUR VOTE AT THIS YEAR’S ANNUAL MEETING IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT. The Funds’ Boards of Trustees/Directors unanimously recommend that you vote FOR Proposals 1, 2 and 3. By order of the Board of Trustees of the Equity Fund and the Board of Directors of the Growth Fund, Mark T. Haley President of the Funds YOUR VOTE AT THIS YEAR’S ANNUAL MEETING IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT - PLEASE VOTE, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN YOUR PROXY CARD PROMPTLY. You are cordially invited to attend the 2024 Annual Meeting. We urge you, whether or not you expect to attend the 2024 Annual Meeting in person, to vote your shares. Your vote is important no matter how many shares you own. Voting your shares early will avoid costly follow-up mail and telephone solicitations. After reviewing the enclosed materials, please vote, sign and date your proxy card and mail it promptly in the enclosed return envelope, or help save time and postage costs by calling the toll-free number and following the instructions. You may also vote via the internet by logging on to the website indicated on your proxy card and following the instructions that will appear. This will ensure that your vote is counted even if you cannot attend the meeting in person. If you have any questions about the proposals or the voting instructions, please call EQ Fund Solutions, LLC at 866-207-2239. Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the 2024 Annual Meeting to be held on August 28, 2024: This proxy statement is available on the internet at https://www.proxy-direct.com/lib-34006. June 27, 2024 LIBERTY ALL-STAR ® EQUITY FUND (the “Equity Fund”) LIBERTY ALL-STAR ® GROWTH FUND, INC. (the “Grow