Reaves Utility Income Fund
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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REAVES UTILITY INCOME FUND
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
ALPS Fund Services, Inc.
Attn: J. Tison Cory
1290 Broadway, Suite 1100
Denver, CO 80203
720-917-0693
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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 3, 2013.
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Meeting Information |
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Annual Meeting |
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For holders as of: |
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March 4, 2013 |
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Date: May 3, 2013 |
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Time: 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time |
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Location: 1290 Broadway |
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Suite 1100 |
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Denver, CO 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. |
How to Access the Proxy Materials
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Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: PROXY STATEMENT
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Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
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Vote In Person: If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a “legal proxy.” To do so,
please follow the instructions at www.proxyvote.com or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the
possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. |
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Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a voting instruction form.
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| Voting Items |
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| The Board of Trustees recommends you vote
FOR the following proposal: |
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1. To Elect (2) Trustees of the Trust:
Common Shares
1a) Jeremy W. Deems
1b) Jeremy O. May |
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| NOTE: Such other business as may
properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. |
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