Delaware Group Tax Free Fund DEFA14A Filing

Delaware Group Tax Free Fund DEFA14A Filing Summary
FieldDetail
CompanyDelaware Group Tax Free Fund
Form TypeDEFA14A
Filed DateSep 24, 2025
Risk Levellow
Pages1
Reading Time2 min
Sentimentneutral

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: regulatory-filing, proxy-statement, mutual-fund

TL;DR

DEFA14A filed for Delaware Group Tax Free Fund, Ivy Funds, and Delaware Group Income Funds. All roads lead to Philly.

AI Summary

This DEFA14A filing concerns the Delaware Group Tax Free Fund, with filings also related to Ivy Funds and Delaware Group Income Funds. The filing date is September 24, 2025. The companies are located in Philadelphia, PA, with a business phone number of 18005231918. Previous names for the entities include W&R Funds Inc. and Waddell & Reed Funds Inc.

Why It Matters

This filing provides important regulatory information for investors in the Delaware Group Tax Free Fund and related entities, detailing corporate actions and financial reporting.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine regulatory filing (DEFA14A) and does not indicate any immediate financial distress or significant operational changes.

Key Players & Entities

  • DELAWARE GROUP TAX FREE FUND (company) — Filer
  • IVY FUNDS (company) — Filer
  • DELAWARE GROUP INCOME FUNDS (company) — Filer
  • 18005231918 (dollar_amount) — Business Phone
  • W&R FUNDS INC (company) — Former Company Name
  • WADDELL & REED FUNDS INC (company) — Former Company Name

FAQ

What is the primary purpose of a DEFA14A filing?

A DEFA14A filing, also known as a definitive proxy statement, is filed with the SEC when a company is soliciting proxies from shareholders for an annual or special meeting.

What are the main entities involved in this filing?

The main entities are Delaware Group Tax Free Fund, Ivy Funds, and Delaware Group Income Funds.

Where are the business and mailing addresses for these companies?

The business and mailing addresses for these companies are listed as 100 Independence Street, 610 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2354.

What is the filing date for this document?

The filing date for this document is September 24, 2025.

Can you identify any former names of the listed companies?

Yes, former names include W&R Funds Inc., Waddell & Reed Funds Inc., Delaware Group Income Funds Inc., Delaware Group Delchester High Yield Bond Fund Inc., and Delchester Bond Fund Inc.

Filing Stats: 419 words · 2 min read · ~1 pages · Grade level 9.4 · Accepted 2025-09-24 14:53:05

Filing Documents

From the Filing

14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. __) Filed by the Registrant [X] 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 [X] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Sec. 240.14a-11(c) or Sec. 240.14a-12 Delaware Group Adviser Funds Delaware Group Equity Funds II Delaware Group Equity Funds IV Delaware Group Equity Funds V Delaware Group Government Fund Delaware Group Income Funds Delaware Group Limited-Term Government Funds Delaware Group State Tax-Free Income Trust Delaware Group Tax-Free Fund Ivy Funds Voyageur Mutual Funds Voyageur Mutual Funds II Voyageur Tax Free Funds (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): [X] No fee required. [ ] Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(4) 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 proxy 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: Daily Adjournment Answering Machine Message Hello. I am calling regarding your investment with the Macquarie Funds. Today is (Today's Date @ Time). The Joint Special Meeting of Shareholders, adjourned to [ ] due to low shareholder participation. As a valued shareholder, we need your help voting on an important matter. Our records show you haven't voted yet. Please contact us as soon as possible at 1-800-755-3105 Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 11:00pm Eastern Time. We will also attempt to contact you later as this is a time sensitive matter. Your vote is very important. Thank you and have a good day.

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