Macquarie ETF Trust Files Definitive Additional Materials

TL;DR

Macquarie ETF Trust dropped proxy docs for BILD, PWER, STAX ETFs.

AI Summary

Macquarie ETF Trust filed a DEFA14A, indicating definitive additional materials related to proxy statements. The filing lists several ETFs managed by Macquarie, including the Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF (BILD), Macquarie Energy Transition ETF (PWER), and Macquarie Tax-Free USA Short Term ETF (STAX). The trust is incorporated in Delaware with a fiscal year end of March 31st.

Why It Matters

This filing provides important updates and materials for shareholders of Macquarie ETFs, potentially impacting their investment decisions and voting rights.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This filing is a routine disclosure of additional proxy materials and does not represent a significant change in the company's financial health or operational risk.

Key Players & Entities

• Macquarie ETF Trust (company) — Registrant
• Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF (company) — ETF managed by registrant
• Macquarie Energy Transition ETF (company) — ETF managed by registrant
• Macquarie Tax-Free USA Short Term ETF (company) — ETF managed by registrant
• Macquarie Focused Large Growth ETF (company) — ETF managed by registrant
• Macquarie Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF (company) — ETF managed by registrant
• Macquarie Focused International Core ETF (company) — ETF managed by registrant
• Macquarie National High-Yield Municipal Bond ETF (company) — ETF managed by registrant
• 100 Independence Street (location) — Business and Mail Address
• 610 Market Street (location) — Business and Mail Address

FAQ

Filing Documents

• metft4518933-defa14a.htm (DEFA14A) — 39KB
• metft4518933-defa14ax1x1x1.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 20KB
• metft4518933-defa14ax1x1x3.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 13KB
• metft4518933-defa14ax1x1x4.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 13KB
• metft4518933-defa14ax1x1x5.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 13KB
• 0001206774-25-000575.txt ( ) — 124KB
• S000082262
• C000245546 (BILD)
• S000082263
• C000245547 (PWER)
• S000082264
• C000245548 (STAX)
• S000084942
• C000249711 (LRGG)
• S000085746
• C000251129 (EMEQ)
• S000090013
• C000256889 (EXUS)
• S000090015
• C000256891 (HTAX)

From the Filing

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS UNITED SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy 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 under &sect; 240.14a-12 MACQUARIE ETF TRUST (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 all 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 MACQUARIE ETF Hi __________, I&rsquo;m reaching out to inform you of the types of shareholder communications and related timing that shareholders of the Macquarie ETFs may have received regarding the upcoming Special Meeting of Shareholders. Below are the details of the mailing(s): [Reminder letter 2] WHAT : a Reminder letter, requesting Fund shareholders to vote their shares. The Reminder letter is the x letter in this <SEC Letter Filing> (filed with the SEC and public). WHO: a targeted group of shareholders who have not yet voted and have greater than [x] shares. WHEN : the mailing commenced [Date].] Information for contacting the proxy solicitors to vote shares is included in these mailings. Solicitation will cease once the shareholder has voted . We ask that you please encourage your clients to read the proxy statement carefully and vote their shares. Please reach out with any questions, and I would be happy to help. Best regards, [Name] The Macquarie ETF Trust Funds are distributed by Foreside Financial Services, LLC. Foreside Financial Services, LLC is not affiliated with any Macquarie entity, including Macquarie Asset Management and Delaware Distributors, L.P. Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) is the asset management division of Macquarie Group. MAM is an integrated asset manager across public and private markets offering a diverse range of capabilities, including real assets, real estate, credit, equities and multi- asset solutions. Macquarie Group refers to Macquarie Group Limited and its subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. Investment advisory services are provided to the Macquarie ETF Trust Funds by Delaware Management Company, a series of Macquarie Investment Management Business Trust (MIMBT), a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registered investment adviser. On April 21, 2025, Macquarie Group Limited and Nomura Holding America Inc. (Nomura) announced that they had entered into an agreement for Nomura to acquire Macquarie Asset Management&rsquo;s US and European public investments business, which comprises Delaware Management Company, a series of Macquarie Investment Management Business Trust, and certain of its affiliates. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of applicable regulatory and shareholder approvals. Subject to such approvals and the satisfaction of these conditions, the transaction is expected to close by the end of 2025. Advisor instructions 1. Obtain consent from clients to vote on their behalf 2. Acknowledge that they are voting on behalf of the shareholder 3. Excel doc with Client Name, Address, Funds Held and Vote (For, Against, or Abstain) or provide information within body of email. If the client/advisor does not want the address provided in the email, they can provide the Investor ID instead. 4. Email to [ ]. 5. Solicitor calls should cease within 48 hours (24 hours for funds held direct) 6. Client will receive confirmation of their vote in mail Update on Macquarie Asset Management proxy solicitation campaign In connection with the proposed acquisition 1 by Nomura of the US and European public investments business of Macquarie Asset Management, in mid-July, shareholders 2 in the Macquarie Funds 3 , Macquarie ETFs, and Optimum Funds received proxy packages containing proxy To approve a new investment advisory agreement for each Fund. Shareholders&rsquo; investments in the funds will not change as a result of the acquisition. Shareholders will still own the same fund shares, and the underlying value of those shares will not change as a result of the acquisition. The funds&rsquo; investment objectives, policies, strategies, and advisory fees will not change. Shareholders have three options for voting their shares: 1. Mail back their proxy cards in the postage-paid envelope provided. 2. Call the dedicated toll-free proxy voting lines listed on their proxy cards. Shareholders will be required to provide the control number located on their proxy cards. If they do not have their control number, shareholders can p

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