Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (definitive) (defa14a)
March 29 2019 - 6:14AM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. )
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Preliminary Proxy Statement
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Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted
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Definitive Proxy Statement
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Definitive Additional Materials
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Soliciting Material Pursuant to Sec. 240.14a-12
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Bancroft Fund Ltd.
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement,
if other than the Registrant)
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Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1)
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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):
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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
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***
Exercise Your
Right
to Vote ***
Important
Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Stockholder
Meeting to Be Held on May 13, 2019.
BANCROFT
FUND LTD.
PROXY TABULATOR
P.O. BOX 9112
FARMINGDALE, NY 11735
Meeting Information
Meeting Type:
Annual
For holders as of:
March 21, 2019
Date:
May 13, 2019
Time:
9:00
a.m.
Location:
The Cole Auditorium
The Greenwich Library
101 West Putnam Avenue
Greenwich, Connecticut 06830
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You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the fund named above.
This is not a ballot. You cannot use this
notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available
to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at
www.proxyvote.com
or easily request a paper copy (see
reverse side).
We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
See
the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.
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Before You Vote –––
How to Access
the Proxy Materials
Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
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NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT
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How to View Online:
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Have
the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow →
(located on the
following page) and visit:
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BY TELEPHONE
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How To Vote –––
Please Choose
One of the Following Voting Methods
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In Person:
Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but
not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the
meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting
attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares.
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By Internet:
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By Mail:
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BANCROFT FUND LTD.
COMMON SHAREHOLDER
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Election
of Trustees — The Board of Trustees recommends a vote
FOR
each of the nominees listed.
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To elect three (3) Trustees of the Fund:
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Nominees:
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01) Jane D. O’Keeffe
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02) Elizabeth C. Bogan
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03) Anthonie C. van Ekris
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Please refer to the proxy materials for more
detailed information on the above voting items.
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BANCROFT FUND LTD.
SERIES A PREFERRED SHAREHOLDER
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Election
of Trustees — The Board of Trustees recommends a vote
FOR
each of the nominees listed.
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To elect three (3) Trustees of the Fund:
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Nominees:
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01) Jane D. O’Keeffe
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02) Elizabeth C. Bogan
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03) Anthonie C. van Ekris
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Please refer to the proxy materials for more
detailed information on the above voting items.
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