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Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (Form DEFA14A)
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Matthews Asia Funds Matthews Asia Innovators Fund Matthews Asia Innovators Active ETF Matthews China Small Companies Fund Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 550 San Francisco, CA 94111 |
SPECIAL REMINDER NOTICE
REGARDING THE MAY 14th SHAREHOLDER MEETING OF
THREE MATTHEWS ASIA FUNDS
April 16, 2026
Dear Valued Shareholder:
You recently received proxy materials for a special meeting of shareholders including all Matthews Asia Funds. As part of the work we are doing to manage your Funds, a separate special meeting (meeting date May 14th) is being held only for Matthews Asia Innovators Fund, Matthews Asia Innovators Active ETF, and Matthews China Small Companies Fund.
This additional special meeting is being held to seek shareholder approval for a proposed change to each respective Fund's sub-classification from "diversified" to "non-diversified." For the reasons listed in the proxy statement previously sent to you, The Board of Trustees unanimously recommends that shareholders vote "FOR" these proposals.
Please help us proceed with this important additional business for these three Funds by casting your proxy vote today.
Sincerely,
Mark W. Headley
President of the Trust
Here are three convenient methods for voting your proxy:
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Vote by Touch-tone Phone. You may cast your vote by telephone using an automated system by calling the toll-free number found on the enclosed proxy card. |
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Vote Online. You may cast your vote online by logging onto the Internet address located on the enclosed proxy card and following the instructions on the website. |
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Vote by Mail. You may cast your vote by signing, dating, and mailing the enclosed proxy card(s) in the prepaid return envelope provided. |
OBO
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Matthews Asia Funds Matthews Asia Innovators Fund Matthews Asia Innovators Active ETF Matthews China Small Companies Fund Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 550 San Francisco, CA 94111 |
SPECIAL REMINDER NOTICE
REGARDING THE MAY 14th SHAREHOLDER MEETING OF
THREE MATTHEWS ASIA FUNDS
April 16, 2026
Dear Valued Shareholder:
You recently received proxy materials for a special meeting of shareholders including all Matthews Asia Funds. As part of the work we are doing to manage your Funds, a separate special meeting (meeting date May 14th) is being held only for Matthews Asia Innovators Fund, Matthews Asia Innovators Active ETF, and Matthews China Small Companies Fund.
This additional special meeting is being held to seek shareholder approval for a proposed change to each respective Fund's sub-classification from "diversified" to "non-diversified." For the reasons listed in the proxy statement previously sent to you, The Board of Trustees unanimously recommends that shareholders vote "FOR" these proposals.
Please help us proceed with this important additional business for these three Funds by casting your proxy vote today.
Sincerely,
Mark W. Headley
President of the Trust
Here are four convenient methods for voting your proxy:
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Vote by Phone with a Representative. You may cast your vote by telephone with a proxy representative by calling toll-free 1-877-297-1744. Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern time. |
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Vote by Touch-tone Phone. You may cast your vote by telephone using an automated system by calling the toll-free number found on the enclosed proxy card. |
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Vote Online. You may cast your vote online by logging onto the Internet address located on the enclosed proxy card and following the instructions on the website. |
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Vote by Mail. You may cast your vote by signing, dating, and mailing the enclosed proxy card(s) in the prepaid return envelope provided. |
NOBO
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