Investment Co. of America Annual Meeting: Director Election & Auditor Ratification

Investment Co Of America DEFA14A Filing Summary
FieldDetail
CompanyInvestment Co Of America
Form TypeDEFA14A
Filed DateSep 16, 2025
Risk Levellow
Pages4
Reading Time5 min
Sentimentneutral

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: proxy-statement, annual-meeting, governance

TL;DR

Vote for directors & auditors at the Investment Co. of America annual meeting. Proxy materials are out.

AI Summary

This DEFA14A filing from The Investment Company of America concerns the annual meeting of shareholders. Key proposals include the election of directors and the ratification of the appointment of independent registered public accounting firms for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2025. The filing details the company's structure, including its relationship with American Funds, and outlines the voting procedures for shareholders.

Why It Matters

Shareholder votes on director elections and auditor ratification are crucial for corporate governance, ensuring the company is overseen by a qualified board and audited by an independent firm.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine annual filing (DEFA14A) concerning shareholder meeting proposals, not a filing indicating significant financial distress or operational changes.

Key Numbers

  • 20250916 — Filing Date (Date the DEFA14A was filed with the SEC.)
  • 0228 — Fiscal Year End (Fiscal year end for AMCAP Fund.)
  • 1031 — Fiscal Year End (Fiscal year end for American Mutual Fund.)
  • 1231 — Fiscal Year End (Fiscal year end for Bond Fund of America.)

Key Players & Entities

  • Investment Company of America (company) — Filer of the DEFA14A
  • AMCAP Fund (company) — Related fund with fiscal year end 0228
  • American Mutual Fund (company) — Related fund with fiscal year end 1031
  • Bond Fund of America (company) — Related fund with fiscal year end 1231
  • 333 S HOPE ST - 55TH FL (location) — Business and mail address for multiple funds
  • 213-486-9200 (phone_number) — Business phone number for multiple funds

FAQ

What is the primary purpose of this DEFA14A filing?

The primary purpose is to provide shareholders with information regarding the annual meeting, including proposals for the election of directors and ratification of independent auditors.

Which funds are listed in this filing?

The filing lists AMCAP Fund, American Mutual Fund, and Bond Fund of America, all with business operations at 333 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA.

What is the fiscal year end for AMCAP Fund?

The fiscal year end for AMCAP Fund is February 28 (0228).

What is the SEC file number for American Mutual Fund?

The SEC file number for American Mutual Fund is 811-00572.

When was the name change date for Bond Fund of America?

The date of name change for Bond Fund of America was July 3, 1992 (19920703).

Filing Stats: 1,261 words · 5 min read · ~4 pages · Grade level 14 · Accepted 2025-09-16 16:46:17

Filing Documents

From the Filing

   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 Filed by a Party other than the Registrant   Preliminary Proxy Statement   Confidential, for the 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 AMCAP Fund American Balanced Fund American Funds College Target Date Series American Funds Corporate Bond Fund American Funds Developing World Growth and Income Fund American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund American Funds Fundamental Investors American Funds Global Balanced Fund American Funds Global Insight Fund The American Funds Income Series American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund American Funds International Vantage Fund American Funds Mortgage Fund American Funds Multi -Sector Income Fund American Funds Portfolio Series American Funds Retirement Income Portfolio Series American Funds Short -Term Tax -Exempt Bond Fund American Funds Strategic Bond Fund American Funds Target Date Retirement Series American Funds Tax -Exempt Fund of New York American Funds Tax -Exempt Series II American Funds U.S. Government Money Market Fund American High -Income Municipal Bond Fund American High -Income Trust American Mutual Fund The Bond Fund of America Capital Group Central Fund Series Capital Group Central Fund Series II Capital Group Completion Fund Series Capital Group Conservative Equity ETF Capital Group Core Balanced ETF Capital Group Core Equity ETF Capital Group Dividend Growers ETF Capital Group Dividend Value ETF Capital Group Fixed Income ETF Trust Capital Group Global Equity ETF Capital Group Global Growth Equity ETF Capital Group Growth ETF Capital Group International Core Equity ETF   Capital Group International Equity ETF Capital Group International Focus Equity ETF Capital Group New Geography Equity ETF Capital Group Private Client Services Funds Capital Group U.S. Equity Fund Capital Income Builder Capital World Bond Fund Capital World Growth and Income Fund Emerging Markets Equities Fund, Inc. EUPAC Fund The Growth Fund of America The Income Fund of America Intermediate Bond Fund of America International Growth and Income Fund The Investment Company of America Limited Term Tax -Exempt Bond Fund of America The New Economy Fund New Perspective Fund New World Fund, Inc. Short -Term Bond Fund of America SMALLCAP World Fund, Inc. The Tax -Exempt Bond Fund of America Washington Mutual Investors Fund (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:       Advisor Website Dashboard Message 2025 American Funds shareholder proxy vote Proxy materials were recently mailed to shareholders. Review key details and get guidance on where to direct clients with questi

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