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
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Preliminary Proxy Statement |
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Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule
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Definitive Proxy Statement |
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Definitive Additional Materials |
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Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12.
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MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL FUNDS
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
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Fee paid previously with preliminary materials |
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Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11 |
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Matthews Asia Funds
Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 550 San Francisco, CA
94111 |
PLEASE VOTE TODAY – WE NEED YOUR RESPONSE
May 5, 2026
Dear Shareholder:
Your Fund still needs your voting participation.
Today, the 2026 Special Meeting of Shareholders has been adjourned until May 19. To proceed with the important business of Matthews Asia Funds, we must have
shareholder participation in this special meeting.
As of the time of this mailing, our records show that we
have not received your proxy vote.
If you have already voted, thank you very much, and please
disregard this notice.
We apologize for the follow-up, but it is urgent that we hear back from you.
Sincerely,
Mark W. Headley
President of Matthews Asia Funds
Here are four convenient methods for voting your proxy:
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Vote by Phone
with a Representative. You may cast your vote by telephone with a proxy representative by calling toll-free
1-800-713-9960. Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern time.
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Vote by
Touch-tone Phone. You may cast your vote by telephone using an automated system by calling the toll-free number listed on the enclosed proxy card. |
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Vote
Online. You may cast your vote online by visiting the Internet address listed on the enclosed proxy card and following the instructions on the website. |
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Vote by
Mail. You may cast your vote by signing, dating, and mailing the enclosed proxy card(s) in the prepaid return envelope provided. |
The Board of Trustees unanimously recommends that shareholders vote “FOR” the proposals.
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| THANK YOU IN
ADVANCE FOR YOUR HELP WITH THIS MATTHEWS ASIA FUNDS SPECIAL
MEETING. |
NOBO/Reg
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Matthews Asia Funds
Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 550 San Francisco, CA
94111 |
PLEASE VOTE TODAY – WE NEED YOUR RESPONSE
May 5, 2026
Dear Shareholder:
Your Fund still needs your voting participation.
Today, the 2026 Special Meeting of Shareholders has been adjourned to May 19. To proceed with the important business of Matthews Asia Funds, we must have
shareholder participation in this special meeting.
As of the time of this mailing, our records show that we
have not received your proxy vote.
If you have already voted, thank you very much, and please
disregard this notice.
We apologize for the follow-up, but it is urgent that we hear back from you.
Sincerely,
Mark W. Headley
President of Matthews Asia Funds
Here are three convenient methods for voting your proxy:
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1. |
Vote by
Touch-tone Phone. You may cast your vote by telephone using an automated system by calling the toll-free number listed on the enclosed proxy card. |
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2. |
Vote
Online. You may cast your vote online by visiting the Internet address listed on the enclosed proxy card and following the instructions on the website. |
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3. |
Vote by
Mail. You may cast your vote by signing, dating, and mailing the enclosed proxy card(s) in the prepaid return envelope provided. |
The Board of Trustees unanimously recommends that shareholders vote “FOR” the proposals.
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| THANK YOU IN
ADVANCE FOR YOUR HELP WITH THIS MATTHEWS ASIA FUNDS SPECIAL
MEETING. |
OBO