New Perspective Fund Details & Affiliations

New Perspective Fund DEFA14A Filing Summary
FieldDetail
CompanyNew Perspective Fund
Form TypeDEFA14A
Filed DateSep 16, 2025
Risk Levellow
Pages4
Reading Time5 min
Sentimentneutral

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: disclosure, fund-management, corporate-structure

TL;DR

American Funds' New Perspective Fund filing shows its ties to AMCAP, American Mutual, and Bond Fund of America.

AI Summary

This DEFA14A filing concerns the New Perspective Fund, which is managed by American Funds. The filing details the company's structure and its relationship with other funds like AMCAP Fund and Bond Fund of America, all operating under the same management and address at 333 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA. It outlines the fiscal year ends for each fund, with AMCAP Fund ending February 28, American Mutual Fund ending October 31, and Bond Fund of America ending December 31.

Why It Matters

This filing provides insight into the corporate structure and management of the New Perspective Fund and its related American Funds entities, which is important for understanding the operational framework of these investment vehicles.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This filing is a routine disclosure (DEFA14A) detailing corporate information and is not indicative of immediate financial risk.

Key Numbers

  • 0228 — Fiscal Year End (AMCAP Fund's fiscal year end)
  • 1031 — Fiscal Year End (American Mutual Fund's fiscal year end)
  • 1231 — Fiscal Year End (Bond Fund of America's fiscal year end)

Key Players & Entities

  • NEW PERSPECTIVE FUND (company) — Filer of the DEFA14A
  • AMCAP FUND (company) — Related fund with Central Index Key 0000004405
  • AMERICAN MUTUAL FUND (company) — Related fund with Central Index Key 0000005506
  • BOND FUND OF AMERICA (company) — Related fund with Central Index Key 0000013075
  • 333 S HOPE ST - 55TH FL (location) — Business and mailing address for all listed funds
  • LOS ANGELES (location) — City for the business and mailing address
  • CA (location) — State for the business and mailing address
  • 213-486-9200 (phone_number) — Business phone number for all listed funds

FAQ

What type of filing is this for the New Perspective Fund?

This is a DEFA14A filing, which is a Definitive Statement of Information Statement.

What is the primary business address for the listed funds?

The primary business address for AMCAP Fund, American Mutual Fund, and Bond Fund of America is 333 S Hope St - 55th Fl, Los Angeles, CA 90071.

What are the fiscal year ends for the related funds mentioned?

AMCAP Fund has a fiscal year end of 0228, American Mutual Fund has a fiscal year end of 1031, and Bond Fund of America has a fiscal year end of 1231.

What is the SEC Act associated with these filings?

The filings are made under the 1934 Act.

What is the Central Index Key for the Bond Fund of America?

The Central Index Key for the Bond Fund of America is 0000013075.

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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