UNITED STATES
SECURITIES 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. )
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CLOUGH GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
ALPS Fund Services, Inc.
Attn: Erin D. Nelson, Esq.
1290 Broadway, Suite 1100, Denver, CO 80203
(720) 917-0602
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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on July 15, 2014.
CLOUGH GLOBAL EQUITY FUND |
Meeting Information | |||
Meeting Type: |
Annual Meeting | |||
For holders as of: |
May 16, 2014 | |||
Date: July 15, 2014 | Time: 9:00 A.M. MT | |||
Location: 1290 Broadway, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80203
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You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the fund named above. | ||||
This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). | ||||
We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
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See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions. |
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Before You Vote
How to Access the Proxy Materials
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PROXY STATEMENT | ||||
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Voting Items |
The Board of Trustees recommends you vote FOR the following:
1. | To Elect two (2) Trustees of the Fund: |
01) | Edmund J. Burke |
02) | John F. Mee |
NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
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Voting Instructions |
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PROXY TABULATOR |
CLOUGH GLOBAL EQUITY FUND | |
PO BOX 55909 |
2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders | |
BOSTON MA 02205-5909 |
July 15, 2014 at 9:00 A.M., Mountain Time | |
1290 Broadway, Suite 1100 | ||
Denver, Colorado 80203 | ||
*** Your Vote is Important *** |
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials
for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be Held on July 15, 2014.
Dear Shareholder,
This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet and by other means described on the back of this notice. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. The proxy materials, including the Annual Meeting Notice, the proxy statement and proxy card are available at www.2voteproxy.com/clough.
If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. Please make your request for a copy as instructed on the back of this notice on or before July 3, 2014 to facilitate timely delivery.
The 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the Annual Meeting) of Clough Global Equity Fund will be held on July 15, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. Mountain Time at the offices of the Fund at 1290 Broadway, Suite 1100, Denver, CO 80203. Directions to the meeting can be obtained by calling 1-877-256-8445. The Meeting will be held for the purpose of voting on the following proposal, of which the Board of Trustees recommends that you vote FOR:
2. | To Elect (2) Trustees of the Fund: |
(1) | Edmund J. Burke |
(2) | John F. Mee |
In addition, any other business that may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournment or postponement may be transacted at the Annual Meeting.
You may attend the Annual Meeting and vote your shares at that time. If you cannot attend or do not wish to attend the Annual Meeting, please follow the instructions below to view the materials and vote online or obtain proxy materials via one of the methods listed on the back of this notice. Please vote your proxy promptly so that your shares may be represented at the Annual Meeting. Thank you in advance for your participation.
CLO14-N&A-EQTY
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Step 3: Follow simple instructions on the screen to log in and vote your eligible position(s). |
REQUESTING COPIES OF THE PROXY MATERIALS
The proxy statement is available online. If you want to receive a paper copy or an e-mail with links to the electronic materials, you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. Please make your request for a copy as instructed below on or before July 3, 2014 to facilitate timely delivery. | ||
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If you choose e-mail delivery, you must include your e-mail address. | ||
If you would like this election to apply to delivery of material for all future meetings, write the word Permanent and include the last 4 digits of your social security number or Tax ID number in the e-mail. | ||
HOW TO VOTE: (Please note: You cannot vote by returning this Notice) | ||
To vote your eligible position(s), you must either (1) vote online via the Internet (as instructed on the front of this notice) or (2) request a copy of a full set of proxy materials, which includes a proxy voting card (as instructed above). If you wish to vote at the meeting, then bring this notice and proper identification with you. |
WE NEED YOUR VOTE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
YOUR PROMPT ATTENTION WILL HELP US AVOID THE EXPENSE
OF FURTHER SOLICITATION.
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION.
CLO14-N&A-EQTY