UNITED STATES
SECRUITIES 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 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 Rule14a-6(e)(2)) |
| [ ] | Definitive Proxy Statement |
| [X] | Definitive Additional Materials |
| [ ] | Soliciting Material Pursuant to Sec. 240.14a-12 |
LIBERTY ALL-STAR EQUITY FUND
(name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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(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: |
LIBERTY ALL-STAR EQUITY FUND
LIBERTY ALL-STAR GROWTH FUND, INC.
Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on
May 31, 2018
|
Urgent Request
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR VOTE TODAY!
Dear Shareholder:
A Special Meeting of Shareholders is scheduled for May 31, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern time), at the offices of ALPS Advisors, Inc., One Financial Center, 4th Floor, Boston, Massachusetts. To date, our records indicate that we have not yet received your vote. If you have already voted, please disregard this notice and thank you.
For the reasons set forth in the proxy materials, your Fund’s Board of Trustees unanimously recommends that you vote "FOR" the proposals. Your vote is important no matter how many shares you own. We urge you to act promptly in order to allow us to obtain a sufficient number of votes to hold the meeting and avoid the cost of additional solicitation.
If you have any questions regarding the proposals, please contact Computershare Fund Services at 1-866-875-8613. Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Eastern time). A copy of the proxy statement is also available on Computershare’s website at www.proxy-direct.com/alp-29762. |
For your convenience, please utilize any of the following methods to submit your vote:
1. By Internet. Log on to the website noted on your proxy card(s) or voting instruction form, enter the control number printed on the voting card(s), and follow the simple online instructions.
2. By Touch-Tone Phone. Call the toll-free number found on your voting card(s) or voting instruction form, and follow the simple instructions.
3. By Speaking to a Proxy Specialist. Call 1-866-875-8613 to speak to a live proxy specialist. We can answer your questions and record your vote.
4. By Mail. Simply return your signed and dated voting card(s) or voting instruction form in the envelope provided. |
YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT. PLEASE VOTE YOUR SHARES TODAY!
Dear Shareholder,
In the Liberty All-Star Equity Fund and the Liberty All-Star Growth Fund proxy materials that were mailed to you a few weeks ago your proxy statement had the incorrect material web link listed. This may have caused you an issue in viewing the proxy statement online. The issue has been corrected and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.
Should you have any questions regarding the proxy or the proxy materials please contact the funds solicitor Computershare Fund Services at 1-866-875-8613.