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This document serves as a definitive proxy statement pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, filed by Franklin Principal Maturity Trust for the annual meeting of shareholders. It outlines the agenda, including proposals for the election of trustees and the appointment of independent auditors, along with important instructions for shareholder voting.
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Def 14a is a form used by publicly traded companies to provide proxy statements to shareholders before a vote on important corporate issues.
Publicly traded companies that solicit shareholder votes on matters requiring shareholder approval, such as mergers or board elections, are required to file def 14a.
To fill out def 14a, companies must provide information related to the matters being voted on, including details about nominees for the board of directors and other proposals.
The purpose of def 14a is to ensure that shareholders have the necessary information to make informed decisions when voting on important corporate matters.
Def 14a must report information such as the agenda of the shareholder meeting, details about board nominees, executive compensation, and any material interests of the participants.
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