SEC Form DEFA14A filed by First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 29, 2026
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II
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| Important Notice |
Re: First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II ("FCT")
Dear Shareholder:
We have tried unsuccessfully to contact you, whether by mail or by phone, regarding the upcoming Special Meeting of Shareholders of First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II.
At the Special Meeting, shareholders are being asked to vote on an important operating initiative for First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II. The proposal requires your consideration and response. Our records indicate that you have not yet voted on the proposal.
It is important that we speak to you regarding this matter. Please call toll-free at 1-888-628-1041 between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. At the time of the call, please reference the Investor ID listed below.
Please respond no later than Monday, June 8, 2026
INVESTOR PROFILE:
Investor ID: XXXXXXXX Security ID: XXXXXXXX
Shares owned: XXXXXXXXX Household ID: XXXXXXXX
There is no confidential information required and the call will only take a few moments of your time. Please contact us as soon as possible. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
James A. Bowen
Chairman of the Board of Trustees,
First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II
OFFICIAL BUSINESS_ This document relates to your investment in our Fund.