DEFA14A 1 d828278ddefa14a.htm SPDR SERIES TRUST SPDR Series Trust

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SPDR Nuveen S&P VRDO Municipal Bond ETF

SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS HAS BEEN ADJOURNED to DECEMBER 18, 2014

Dear Shareholder:

We are writing to inform you that the Special Meeting of Shareholders for SPDR Nuveen S&P VRDO Municipal Bond ETF, which was originally scheduled for November 20, 2014, has been adjourned. We have made several attempts to reach shareholders by mail and/or phone in the last several weeks, however, our records still indicate that we have not received your vote. In an effort to avoid any further expense to the fund, we are asking you to please take a moment right now to submit your vote.

 

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The Board of Trustees recommends that you vote “FOR” the proposal.

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