BNY Mellon Funds File Definitive Proxy Statement

TL;DR

BNY Mellon Funds filed proxy docs for Opportunistic Small Cap Fund. Vote your shares!

AI Summary

BNY Mellon Advantage Funds, Inc. filed a Definitive Proxy Statement (DEFA14A) on November 3, 2025. This filing is related to the BNY Mellon Opportunistic Small Cap Fund, which includes Investor Shares (DSCVX), Class Y (DSCYX), and Class I (DOPIX). The filing is a standard proxy statement for shareholder information and voting.

Why It Matters

This filing provides shareholders with essential information regarding their investments in the BNY Mellon Opportunistic Small Cap Fund, enabling informed voting decisions.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine regulatory filing (DEFA14A) for a mutual fund, providing standard proxy information without indicating any unusual risks or events.

Key Players & Entities

• BNY Mellon Advantage Funds, Inc. (company) — Registrant
• BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. (company) — Business and Mail Address
• BNY Mellon Opportunistic Small Cap Fund (company) — Fund Name
• DSCVX (company) — Investor Shares Ticker
• DSCYX (company) — Class Y Ticker
• DOPIX (company) — Class I Ticker

FAQ

Filing Documents

• lp1-250_253.htm (DEFA14A) — 11KB
• image_001.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 3KB
• image_001.gif (GRAPHIC) — 0KB
• image_002.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 2KB
• 0000030146-25-000102.txt ( ) — 21KB
• S000000462
• C000001289 (DSCVX)
• C000174005 (DSCYX)
• C000174006 (DOPIX)

From the Filing

PROXY DEFA 14A SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14A-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 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)) [x] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Materials under Rule 14a-12 BNY MELLON ADVANTAGE FUNDS, INC. (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)(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: (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 (1)Amount Previously Paid: (2)Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.: (3)Filing Party: (4)Date Filed: November 3, 2025 Dear Shareholder, As a shareholder of BNY Mellon Opportunistic Small Cap Fund (the "Fund"), you should have received proxy materials pertaining to the proposed merger of the Fund into BNY Mellon Small Cap Value Fund. These materials were sent to you via email or mail, and the proposal will be considered at the Fund's Special Meeting of Shareholders, which is scheduled to take place virtually over the internet, on December 9, 2025. As described in the proxy materials, the Fund's Board of Directors unanimously recommends you vote FOR the proposal. I am pleased to report that your fellow shareholders who have already voted have shown support for the proposal. While the Fund has not yet met its quorum requirements, a substantial percentage of the votes cast have been in favor of the proposal. Please take a few moments to sign, date and mail the enclosed proxy card in the prepaid envelope or follow the instructions below to vote by telephone or internet. Every vote counts and it is important that you vote, no matter how large or small your Fund holdings may be. Please see voting instructions below: Vote by Phone - call 1 (888) 708-9831 to speak with a proxy voting specialist. Representatives are available weekdays from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern time. You may also call the toll-free number on the enclosed card and follow the prompts. : Vote by Internet - visit the internet address on the enclosed card and follow the instructions. * Vote by Mail - complete, sign and date the enclosed card and return it in the enclosed prepaid return envelope. If you need assistance or have questions, please contact our proxy solicitor, Sodali & Co. Fund Solutions, at 1-888-708-9831 . If you have not yet voted, a Sodali & Co. representative may call you to assist in voting. Thank you for your prompt attention and your continued support. Sincerely, David DiPetrillo President BNY Mellon Advantage Funds, Inc.

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