Hartford Mutual Funds II Inc.
10/19/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/19/2026 09:56
Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (Form DEFA14A)
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Hi,
We are now just two weeks away from the shareholder meeting related to Wellington Management's pending acquisition of Hartford Funds.
You may have clients who hold Hartford Funds shares and have not yet voted. As the shareholder meeting approaches, Hartford Funds may increase its outreach to these clients. Clients who vote will no longer receive voting-related outreach.
Clients can vote using the instructions provided in their proxy materials.
Our Frequently Asked Questions can help address questions about the proxy vote and what it means for your clients.
Additional information can be found through and on
Thank you for your partnership and for helping us secure every possible vote.
For additional information, please reach out to the Hartford Funds Sales Desk at Or visit hartfordfunds.com.
Proxies may be solicited from a representative of Hartford Funds Management Company, LLC or any affiliate. Information regarding the persons who may be deemed participants in the solicitation, and a description of their direct and indirect interests in the proposals, by security holdings or otherwise, is included in the definitive proxy statement and other relevant materials filed with the SEC. A copy of the definitive proxy statement can be found at hartfordfunds.com/proxy2026statement.
Forward-Looking Statements. Certain statements in this communication are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and changes in circumstances that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding the proposed acquisition of Hartford Funds by Wellington Management, the expected timing and completion of the transaction, the outcome of the shareholder vote and required regulatory and fund approvals, and the anticipated effects and benefits to shareholders and statements regarding the anticipated continuity of each Fund's investment objective, strategies, fees, and portfolio management team following completion of the transaction. There can be no assurance that the proposed transaction will be completed, or that it will be completed on the currently anticipated terms or timing. Neither Hartford Funds nor Wellington Management undertakes any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
Mutual funds are distributed by Hartford Funds Distributors, LLC (HFD), Member FINRA. ETFs are distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc. (ALPS). Advisory services may be provided by Hartford Funds Management Company, LLC (HFMC) or its wholly owned subsidiary, Lattice Strategies LLC (Lattice). Certain funds are sub-advised by Wellington Management Company LLP and/or Schroder Investment Management North America Inc (SIMNA). Schroder Investment Management North America Ltd. (SIMNA Ltd) serves as a secondary sub-adviser to certain funds. HFMC, Lattice, Wellington Management, SIMNA, and SIMNA Ltd. are all SEC registered investment advisers. Hartford Funds refers to HFD, HFMC, and Lattice, which are not affiliated with any sub-adviser or ALPS. HFD, 690 Lee Road, Wayne, PA 19087, 1-610-386-4088.
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