American Funds Proxy Filings for Annual Shareholder Meetings

Limited Term Tax Exempt Bond Fund Of America DEFA14A Filing Summary
FieldDetail
CompanyLimited Term Tax Exempt Bond Fund Of America
Form TypeDEFA14A
Filed DateSep 18, 2025
Risk Levellow
Pages5
Reading Time6 min
Sentimentneutral

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: proxy-statement, annual-meeting, governance

TL;DR

American Funds proxy docs out for shareholder votes on directors & auditors. Vote now!

AI Summary

This DEFA14A filing from American Funds, specifically concerning the Bond Fund of America, Inc., American Mutual Fund, Inc., and AMCAP Fund, Inc., details proxy materials for their annual meetings. The filings, dated September 18, 2025, outline proposals related to the election of directors and the ratification of independent registered public accounting firms for the fiscal years ending December 31, 2025, October 31, 2025, and February 28, 2026, respectively. Shareholders are being asked to vote on these important governance matters.

Why It Matters

These filings are crucial for shareholders as they contain information necessary to vote on key corporate governance matters, including the election of directors and the appointment of auditors, which directly impact the oversight and management of their investments.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This filing is a routine proxy statement for annual shareholder meetings and does not indicate any unusual financial distress or significant operational changes.

Key Numbers

  • 20250918 — Filing Date (Date the DEFA14A was filed with the SEC.)
  • 2025 — Fiscal Year End (Fiscal year end for AMCAP Fund.)
  • 2025 — Fiscal Year End (Fiscal year end for American Mutual Fund.)
  • 2025 — Fiscal Year End (Fiscal year end for Bond Fund of America.)

Key Players & Entities

  • AMCAP FUND (company) — Filer of DEFA14A
  • AMERICAN MUTUAL FUND (company) — Filer of DEFA14A
  • BOND FUND OF AMERICA (company) — Filer of DEFA14A
  • 213-486-9200 (dollar_amount) — Business phone number for filers

FAQ

What is the primary purpose of this DEFA14A filing?

The primary purpose is to provide shareholders with proxy materials for the annual meetings of AMCAP Fund, Inc., American Mutual Fund, Inc., and Bond Fund of America, Inc., including information for voting on director elections and ratification of accounting firms.

Which specific funds are covered by this filing?

The filing covers AMCAP Fund, Inc., American Mutual Fund, Inc., and Bond Fund of America, Inc.

What are the key proposals shareholders are being asked to vote on?

Shareholders are being asked to vote on the election of directors and the ratification of the independent registered public accounting firms for each respective fund.

When were these filings made?

These filings were made on September 18, 2025.

What is the business address for these funds?

The business address for all three funds is 333 S HOPE ST - 55TH FL, LOS ANGELES, CA 90071.

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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