Destra Investment Trust Files Proxy Materials

TL;DR

Destra Investment Trust filed proxy docs for its Preferred and Income Fund. No fee paid.

AI Summary

Destra Investment Trust filed a DEFA14A on September 5, 2025, related to proxy materials for its Destra Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Fund. The filing indicates no fee was required for this submission, which is classified as Definitive Additional Materials.

Why It Matters

This filing provides shareholders with important information regarding the Destra Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Fund, enabling them to make informed decisions about their investments.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine proxy filing with no immediate financial implications or significant changes indicated.

Key Players & Entities

• Destra Investment Trust (company) — Registrant
• Destra Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Fund (company) — Fund Name
• DPIAX (company) — Class A ticker
• DPICX (company) — Class C ticker
• DPIIX (company) — Class I ticker

FAQ

Filing Documents

• destrainvestment_defa14a.htm (DEFA14A) — 33KB
• 0001829126-25-007204.txt ( ) — 35KB
• S000055298
• C000174035 (DPIAX)
• C000174036 (DPICX)
• C000174037 (DPIIX)

From the Filing

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION 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 Pursuant to 240.14a-12. DESTRA INVESTMENT 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 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: Destra Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Fund YOU ARE ONE OF OUR SHAREHOLDERS WHO HAS NOT VOTED YET! PLEASE KNOW THAT WE WOULD NOT UNDERTAKE THE EXPENSE OF THIS OVERNIGHT PACKAGE TO YOU UNLESS YOUR VOTE WAS VITAL. September 5, 2025 Dear Shareholder, We hope this overnight package conveys how much we truly need YOUR vote! Even if you simply cast an abstain vote, it would be extremely helpful. The Special Meeting of shareholders of Destra Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Fund, originally scheduled for August 15, 2025, has been adjourned a second time until September 19, 2025 due to lack of quorum to hold the meeting. Shareholders are being asked to vote on the following proposals: Proposal 1: To approve a new investment sub-advisory agreement among the Fund, DFC Preferred Advisors LLC (“DFC” or the “Adviser”) and Flaherty & Crumrine Incorporated (the “Sub-Adviser” or “Flaherty”), as a result of an internal restructuring (the “Transaction”) that will result in a change of control of the Sub-Adviser. Proposal 2: To approve a new investment advisory agreement between the Trust acting on behalf of the Fund and DFC, as a result of the Transaction. The full proxy statement can be found here: www.Okapivote.com/DPI . In summary, under the New Investment Advisory & Sub-Advisory Agreements, there will be: 1. No change to the investment adviser or sub-adviser. 2. No change to the investment advisory or sub-advisory fees. 3. No change to the investment objective and principal investment strategies. The Board of Directors of the Fund unanimously recommends that you vote FOR the proposals. To date, an overwhelming majority of the votes received have been cast in favor of the proposals. There simply have not been a sufficient number shares voted to reach the participation level required for quorum. 1 In order for your vote to be represented and the meeting to reach quorum, we must receive your voting instructions. Your voting options for each proposal are For, Against or Abstain. Casting an Abstain vote is neither for nor against the proposals, it is simply showing up for quorum. PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR VOTE TODAY USING ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS: 1. By Internet Follow the simple instructions on the enclosed proxy card. 2. By Phone Call the toll-free number listed on the enclosed proxy card and follow the simple voice prompts. If you have any questions, please call Okapi Partners, the fund’s proxy solicitor, toll-free at (888) 785-6709 or by email at: DPI@okapipartners.com . Representatives are available Monday - Friday 9:00am to 8:00pm (ET). Thank you for your continued support of the fund and your assistance in this matter. 2

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