Ivy Funds Files DEFA14A for Delaware Group Income Funds

Delaware Group Income Funds DEFA14A Filing Summary
FieldDetail
CompanyDelaware Group Income Funds
Form TypeDEFA14A
Filed DateOct 6, 2025
Risk Levellow
Pages1
Reading Time1 min
Sentimentneutral

Sentiment: neutral

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

TL;DR

IVY FUNDS FILING DEFA14A FOR DELAWARE GROUP INCOME FUNDS - INVESTOR DISCLOSURES

AI Summary

This DEFA14A filing concerns the Delaware Group Income Funds, with the primary filer being Ivy Funds. The filing, submitted on October 6, 2025, relates to the company's operations and disclosures under the 1934 Act. Ivy Funds, previously known as Waddell & Reed Funds Inc., has a fiscal year end of March 31. Delaware Group Income Funds, a related entity, has a fiscal year end of July 31.

Why It Matters

This filing provides crucial disclosures for investors in the Delaware Group Income Funds, managed by Ivy Funds, detailing operational and regulatory information.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine regulatory filing (DEFA14A) providing disclosures, not indicating immediate financial distress or significant new risks.

Key Players & Entities

  • Ivy Funds (company) — Primary filer and fund manager
  • Delaware Group Income Funds (company) — Fund subject to the filing
  • Waddell & Reed Funds Inc. (company) — Former name of Ivy Funds
  • 1934 Act (legal_document) — Regulatory framework for the filing

FAQ

What is the primary purpose of a DEFA14A filing?

A DEFA14A filing is a Schedule 14A Proxy Statement filed with the SEC, typically used to solicit shareholder votes or provide information to shareholders regarding company matters.

Who is the primary filer in this document?

The primary filer is Ivy Funds, with Central Index Key 0000883622.

What is the filing date of this DEFA14A?

The filing date is October 6, 2025.

What are the former names of Ivy Funds mentioned in the filing?

Ivy Funds was formerly known as W&R Funds Inc. and Waddell & Reed Funds Inc.

What is the fiscal year end for Delaware Group Income Funds?

The fiscal year end for Delaware Group Income Funds is July 31.

Filing Stats: 313 words · 1 min read · ~1 pages · Grade level 10.2 · Accepted 2025-10-06 13:03:03

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 (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:

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