New Perspective Fund Details & Historical Name Changes

New Perspective Fund DEFA14A Filing Summary
FieldDetail
CompanyNew Perspective Fund
Form TypeDEFA14A
Filed DateOct 2, 2025
Risk Levellow
Pages3
Reading Time4 min
Sentimentneutral

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: mutual-fund, corporate-structure, disclosure

TL;DR

American Funds' New Perspective Fund filing shows corporate structure and past name changes for related funds.

AI Summary

This DEFA14A filing concerns the New Perspective Fund, which is part of a group of funds managed by American Funds. The filing details the company's structure and its relationship with other entities like AMCAP Fund and Bond Fund of America, all sharing the same business and mailing address at 333 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA. It also notes historical name changes for these funds, such as American Mutual Fund Inc. changing its name on July 3, 1992.

Why It Matters

This filing provides insight into the corporate structure and historical evolution of well-known mutual funds, which can be relevant for investors tracking fund management and corporate governance.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — The filing is a routine disclosure (DEFA14A) detailing corporate information and historical changes, not indicating any immediate financial risk.

Key Players & Entities

  • NEW PERSPECTIVE FUND (company) — Filing subject
  • AMCAP FUND (company) — Related fund
  • AMERICAN MUTUAL FUND (company) — Related fund
  • BOND FUND OF AMERICA (company) — Related fund
  • 333 S HOPE ST - 55TH FL (location) — Business and mailing address for multiple funds
  • LOS ANGELES (location) — City for business and mailing address
  • 19920703 (date) — Date of name change for former companies

FAQ

What is the primary purpose of this DEFA14A filing for the New Perspective Fund?

The filing provides details about the company's structure, including its relationship with other funds like AMCAP Fund and Bond Fund of America, and notes historical name changes.

What is the shared business and mailing address for the listed funds?

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

When did the American Mutual Fund Inc. change its name?

American Mutual Fund Inc. changed its name on July 3, 1992.

Which SEC Act is referenced in this filing?

This filing is made under the 1934 Act.

What is the fiscal year end for AMCAP Fund?

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

Filing Stats: 1,026 words · 4 min read · ~3 pages · Grade level 15.6 · Accepted 2025-10-02 16:45:30

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 Check the appropriate box:   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:                 Reminder Email Capital Group American Funds Special Meeting of Shareholders: November 25, 2025 We recently sent you proxy ma

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