American Balanced Fund Elects Trustees

American Balanced Fund DEFA14A Filing Summary
FieldDetail
CompanyAmerican Balanced Fund
Form TypeDEFA14A
Filed DateSep 18, 2025
Risk Levellow
Pages5
Reading Time6 min
Sentimentneutral

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: proxy-statement, governance, fund-management

TL;DR

Vote for the board nominees at American Balanced Fund - they're up for election!

AI Summary

This DEFA14A filing concerns the American Balanced Fund, which is part of a group of funds managed by American Funds. The filing details the election of directors and other corporate governance matters for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2025. Key proposals include the election of nominees for the Board of Trustees, such as Mr. Robert G. D. Rose, Ms. Sarah E. Keohane, and Mr. David L. Smith, for a term of three years.

Why It Matters

Shareholders are voting on the composition of the Board of Trustees, which oversees the fund's management and operations, impacting investment strategies and shareholder interests.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This filing is a routine proxy statement for director elections and does not involve significant financial transactions or strategic shifts.

Key Players & Entities

  • American Balanced Fund (company) — Filer of the DEFA14A
  • Robert G. D. Rose (person) — Nominee for Board of Trustees
  • Sarah E. Keohane (person) — Nominee for Board of Trustees
  • David L. Smith (person) — Nominee for Board of Trustees
  • American Funds (company) — Manager of the fund group

FAQ

What is the primary purpose of this DEFA14A filing?

The primary purpose is to solicit proxies from shareholders for the election of directors to the Board of Trustees and to provide information on other corporate governance matters.

Who are the nominees for the Board of Trustees?

The nominees include Mr. Robert G. D. Rose, Ms. Sarah E. Keohane, and Mr. David L. Smith, among others, for a three-year term.

What is the fiscal year end for the American Balanced Fund?

The fiscal year end for the American Balanced Fund is February 28.

What is the filing date of this DEFA14A?

The filing date is September 18, 2025.

Which SEC Act governs this filing?

This filing is made under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Filing Stats: 1,488 words · 6 min read · ~5 pages · Grade level 11.3 · Accepted 2025-09-18 16:46:39

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:       Broadridge Email Be the vote that counts As an investor in this security, you have the right to vote on important matters. This is your opportunity to make a direct impact on your investment. Your vote cou

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