DEFA14A 1 fdeu_defa14a.txt ADDITIONAL SOLICITING MATERIALS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 12, 2018. =============================================================================== SCHEDULE 14A 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)) [ ] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [X] Soliciting Material under ss. 240.14a-12 First Trust Dynamic Europe Equity Income Fund -------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) ------------------------------------------------------------- (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement) Payment of filing fee (Check the appropriate box): [X] No Fee Required. 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FIRST TRUST -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- April 12, 2018 Shareholder Name Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 IMPORTANT NOTICE Re: First Trust Dynamic Europe Equity Income Fund (FDEU) Dear Shareholder: We have tried unsuccessfully to contact you regarding a very important matter concerning your investment in the First Trust Dynamic Europe Equity Income Fund. This matter pertains to an important operating initiative for First Trust Dynamic Europe Equity Income Fund which requires your response. It is very important that we speak to you regarding this matter. The call will only take a few moments of your time and there is no confidential information required. Please contact us toll-free at 1-800-284-1755 between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Eastern time Monday through Friday. At the time of the call please reference the number listed below. Please contact us before April 23, 2018. Thank you. Sincerely, /s/ James A. Bowen James A. Bowen Chairman of the Board REFERENCE NUMBER: 123456789 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FIRST TRUST DYNAMIC EUROPE EQUITY INCOME FUND 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400 o Wheaton, Illinois 60187 FIRST TRUST IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING YOUR INVESTMENT FIRST TRUST DYNAMIC EUROPE EQUITY INCOME FUND 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400, Wheaton, Illinois 60187 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- April 12, 2018 Dear Shareholder: FIRST TRUST DYNAMIC EUROPE EQUITY INCOME FUND recently sent to you proxy material regarding the upcoming Special Meeting of Shareholders. Your important proxy voting instructions are needed on a proposal affecting First Trust Dynamic Europe Equity Income Fund. The Special Meeting is scheduled to be held on Monday, April 23, 2018 at the Austin, Texas offices of First Trust Advisors L.P., 500 W. 5th Street, Suite 9202, Austin, Texas 78701 at 11:45 a.m. Central Time. FIRST TRUST DYNAMIC EUROPE EQUITY INCOME FUND'S RECORDS INDICATE THAT YOU HAVE NOT YET VOTED. PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT NOW TO CAST YOUR IMPORTANT VOTE SO THAT YOUR SHARES MAY BE REPRESENTED AT THE SPECIAL MEETING. Detailed information about the Special Meeting and the proposal can be found in the proxy statement. To simplify matters we have included an additional copy of your proxy card(s) for your convenience. Should you have any questions about the proposals, or about how to vote, please call 1-800-284-1755. Thank you in advance for your attention to this important matter. Sincerely, /s/ James A. Bowen James A. Bowen Chairman of the Board -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VOTING IS EASY. Please take a moment now to cast your vote using one of the voting options listed below: [PICTURE OMITTED] 1. VOTE BY PHONE. Simply dial the toll-free number located on the enclosed proxy card. Please have the proxy card available at the time of the call. [PICTURE OMITTED] 2. VOTE VIA THE INTERNET. Simply visit the website indicated on the enclosed proxy card and follow the instructions on the website. [PICTURE OMITTED] 3. VOTE BY MAIL. You may cast your vote by signing, dating and mailing the enclosed proxy card in the postage-prepaid return envelope provided. OBO