NEW PERSPECTIVE FUND Files DEFA14A

New Perspective Fund DEFA14A Filing Summary
FieldDetail
CompanyNew Perspective Fund
Form TypeDEFA14A
Filed DateOct 10, 2025
Risk Levellow
Pages4
Reading Time5 min
Sentimentneutral

Sentiment: neutral

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

TL;DR

NEW PERSPECTIVE FUND et al. filed DEFA14A on 10/10/25. Expect fund updates.

AI Summary

This DEFA14A filing from October 10, 2025, concerns the NEW PERSPECTIVE FUND, along with related entities AMCAP FUND, AMERICAN MUTUAL FUND, and BOND FUND OF AMERICA. These funds, all located at 333 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA, are filing under the 1934 Act. The filing details changes and information related to these investment vehicles.

Why It Matters

This filing provides crucial updates and disclosures for investors in the NEW PERSPECTIVE FUND and its associated funds, impacting their understanding of fund operations and governance.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine regulatory filing (DEFA14A) providing information about funds, not indicating immediate financial distress or significant operational risk.

Key Numbers

  • 20251010 — Filing Date (Date the DEFA14A was filed with the SEC)

Key Players & Entities

  • NEW PERSPECTIVE FUND (company) — Filer of the DEFA14A
  • AMCAP FUND (company) — Related entity filing DEFA14A
  • AMERICAN MUTUAL FUND (company) — Related entity filing DEFA14A
  • BOND FUND OF AMERICA (company) — Related entity filing DEFA14A
  • 333 S HOPE ST - 55TH FL (location) — Business and mailing address for the funds
  • LOS ANGELES (location) — City for the funds' business and mailing address
  • CA (location) — State for the funds' business and mailing address
  • 1934 Act (legal_document) — Securities Act under which the filing is made

FAQ

What is the primary purpose of a DEFA14A filing?

A DEFA14A filing, also known as a definitive proxy statement, is used to solicit proxies from shareholders for an annual or special meeting of security holders. It provides detailed information about matters to be voted on, such as director elections, executive compensation, and other corporate actions.

Which specific funds are listed in this filing?

The filing lists NEW PERSPECTIVE FUND, AMCAP FUND, AMERICAN MUTUAL FUND, and BOND FUND OF AMERICA.

What is the business address for these funds?

The business address for all listed funds is 333 S Hope St - 55th Fl, Los Angeles, CA 90071.

Under which SEC Act is this filing made?

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

When was the name of AMERICAN MUTUAL FUND INC changed?

The name of AMERICAN MUTUAL FUND INC was changed on 19920703.

Filing Stats: 1,141 words · 5 min read · ~4 pages · Grade level 14.8 · Accepted 2025-10-10 15:59:10

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: Complex-Wide Shareholder Meeting and Proxy Campaign Please read the Funds’ definitive proxy statement. The proxy statement contains important information. Each Fund will provide its definitive proxy statement or a notice of availability of proxy materials to shareholders as of the relevant record date. Each Fund’s definitive proxy statement and other related materials will also be available, without charge, on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website. This document does not constitute a solicitation of any vote or approval. To whom it may concern: On November 25, 2025, Capital Group is holding a complex-wide special shareholder meeting and proxy campaign in accordance with the Investment Company Act of 1940. Shareholders or their representatives (e.g., plan sponsors, trustees) should have received proxy materials by email or mail from Computershare, an industry leader in running proxy campaigns that Capital Group engaged to manage this complex process. Each ballot includes a unique control number and security code , which Computershare uses to securely record votes. Shareholders will not be asked to provide personal information to v

View Full Filing

View this DEFA14A filing on SEC EDGAR

View on ReadTheFiling | About | Contact | Privacy | Terms

Data from SEC EDGAR. Not affiliated with the SEC. Not investment advice. © 2026 OpenDataHQ.