0001193125-17-104108.txt : 20170330 0001193125-17-104108.hdr.sgml : 20170330 20170330162205 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-17-104108 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: DEFA14A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20170330 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20170330 EFFECTIVENESS DATE: 20170330 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER BOND FUND /DE/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000276776 IRS NUMBER: 042652279 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0630 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-02864 FILM NUMBER: 17725978 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST 13TH FL CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 BUSINESS PHONE: 6174224947 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST STREET 2: 13TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER BOND FUND /MA/ DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER MONEY MARKET TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000812195 IRS NUMBER: 046569772 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-05099 FILM NUMBER: 17725980 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST 13TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 BUSINESS PHONE: 6174224947 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST 13TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER REAL ESTATE SHARES CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000908996 IRS NUMBER: 043201341 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-07870 FILM NUMBER: 17725981 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST STREET 2: 16TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 BUSINESS PHONE: 6174224700 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET STREET 2: 20TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER WINTHROP REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19930713 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Pioneer Series Trust IV CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001331854 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21781 FILM NUMBER: 17725984 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 BUSINESS PHONE: 617-742-7825 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Pioneer Series Trust VI CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001380192 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21978 FILM NUMBER: 17725986 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 BUSINESS PHONE: 617-742-7825 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER SERIES TRUST XII CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001051010 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-08547 FILM NUMBER: 17725991 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O THE PIONEER INVESTMENTS STREET 2: 60 STATE STREET CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 BUSINESS PHONE: 6174224960 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O THE PIONEER INVESTMENTS STREET 2: 60 STATE STREET CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER INDEPENDENCE FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19971208 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER STRATEGIC INCOME FUND CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001077452 IRS NUMBER: 043453709 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-09223 FILM NUMBER: 17725993 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 BUSINESS PHONE: 6177427825 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER SHORT TERM INCOME FUND CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001286364 IRS NUMBER: 562451408 FISCAL YEAR END: 0831 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21558 FILM NUMBER: 17725992 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 BUSINESS PHONE: 617-742-7825 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER SHORT TERM BOND FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20040407 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER HIGH YIELD FUND CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001094521 IRS NUMBER: 043500606 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-09685 FILM NUMBER: 17725996 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET 13TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 BUSINESS PHONE: 6174224947 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET STREET 2: 13TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER ASSET ALLOCATION TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001288255 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0731 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21569 FILM NUMBER: 17725977 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 BUSINESS PHONE: 6174224947 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER IBBOTSON ASSET ALLOCATION SERIES DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20041116 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER ASSET ALLOCATION SERIES DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20040422 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER SERIES TRUST II CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001265389 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21460 FILM NUMBER: 17725982 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 BUSINESS PHONE: 617-422-4947 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Pioneer Series Trust V CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001341256 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0831 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21823 FILM NUMBER: 17725985 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 BUSINESS PHONE: 617-742-7825 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER SERIES TRUST VIII CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000893660 IRS NUMBER: 043170886 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 1130 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-07318 FILM NUMBER: 17725988 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST- 13TH FL CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 BUSINESS PHONE: 6174224947 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET STREET 2: 13TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20010730 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19930328 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER SERIES TRUST XI CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000078758 IRS NUMBER: 042458787 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0930 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-01835 FILM NUMBER: 17725990 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST STREET 2: 19TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 BUSINESS PHONE: 6174224960 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET, 13TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER VALUE FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20010402 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER II DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER II INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19851112 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER SERIES TRUST VII CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001140157 IRS NUMBER: 043567848 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-10395 FILM NUMBER: 17725987 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET 13TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 BUSINESS PHONE: 6174224947 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET 13TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER GLOBAL HIGH YIELD FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20010507 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Pioneer Series Trust III CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001306349 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0630 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21664 FILM NUMBER: 17725983 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 BUSINESS PHONE: (617)742-7825 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER EMERGING MARKETS FUND CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000921023 IRS NUMBER: 043233999 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1130 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-08448 FILM NUMBER: 17725997 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST STREET 2: 13TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 BUSINESS PHONE: 6174224947 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST STREET 2: 13TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER MID CAP VALUE FUND CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000863334 IRS NUMBER: 043091159 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-06106 FILM NUMBER: 17725979 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST - 13TH FL CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 BUSINESS PHONE: 6177427825 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST STREET 2: 13TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER CAPITAL GROWTH FUND /MA/ DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19980630 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER GROWTH TRUST DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER SERIES TRUST X CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001174520 IRS NUMBER: 030460956 FISCAL YEAR END: 0331 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21108 FILM NUMBER: 17725989 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET STREET 2: 13TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 BUSINESS PHONE: 6174224947 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET STREET 2: 13TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER FUNDAMENTAL GROWTH FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20051213 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER LARGE CAP GROWTH FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20020530 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER EQUITY INCOME FUND CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000869356 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-08657 FILM NUMBER: 17725994 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 BUSINESS PHONE: 6174224947 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET 13TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER FUND /MA/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000078713 IRS NUMBER: 046013015 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-01466 FILM NUMBER: 17725995 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST., 13TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 BUSINESS PHONE: 61774224947 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST STREET 2: 13TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: FIDELITY INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19680607 0000078713 S000003991 Pioneer Fund C000011118 Pioneer Fund: Class A PIODX C000011120 Pioneer Fund: Class C PCODX C000011121 Pioneer Fund: Class Y PYODX C000011122 Pioneer Fund: Class R PIORX C000048048 Pioneer Fund: Class Z PIOZX 0000078758 S000010136 Pioneer Core Equity Fund C000028137 Pioneer Core Equity Fund: Class A PIOTX C000028139 Pioneer Core Equity Fund: Class C PCOTX C000028140 Pioneer Core Equity Fund: Class Y PVFYX 0000276776 S000003927 Pioneer Bond Fund C000011026 Pioneer Bond Fund: Class A PIOBX C000011028 Pioneer Bond Fund: Class C PCYBX C000011029 Pioneer Bond Fund: Class Y PICYX C000011031 Pioneer Bond Fund: Class R PBFRX C000123839 Pioneer Bond Fund: Class K PBFKX 0000812195 S000009919 Pioneer U.S. Government Money Market Fund C000027432 Pioneer U.S. Government Money Market Fund: Class A PMTXX C000027435 Pioneer U.S. Government Money Market Fund: Class Y PRYXX 0000863334 S000004143 Pioneer Mid Cap Value Fund C000011629 Pioneer Mid Cap Value Fund: Class A PCGRX C000011631 Pioneer Mid Cap Value Fund: Class C PCCGX C000011632 Pioneer Mid Cap Value Fund: Class Y PYCGX C000011633 Pioneer Mid Cap Value Fund: Class R PCMRX C000156004 Pioneer Mid Cap Value Fund: Class K C000185373 Pioneer Mid Cap Value Fund: Class T 0000869356 S000003948 Pioneer Equity Income Fund C000011065 Pioneer Equity Income Fund: Class A PEQIX C000011067 Pioneer Equity Income Fund: Class C PCEQX C000011068 Pioneer Equity Income Fund: Class Y PYEQX C000011069 Pioneer Equity Income Fund: Class R PQIRX C000123818 Pioneer Equity Income Fund: Class K PEQKX C000185372 Pioneer Equity Income Fund: Class T 0000893660 S000004011 Pioneer International Equity Fund C000011223 Pioneer International Equity Fund: Class Y INVYX C000011224 Pioneer International Equity Fund: Class A PIIFX C000011226 Pioneer International Equity Fund: Class C PCITX 0000908996 S000010000 Pioneer Real Estate Shares C000027661 Pioneer Real Estate Shares: Class A PWREX C000027663 Pioneer Real Estate Shares: Class C PCREX C000027664 Pioneer Real Estate Shares: Class Y PYREX 0000921023 S000003947 Pioneer Emerging Markets Fund C000011060 Pioneer Emerging Markets Fund: Class A PEMFX C000011062 Pioneer Emerging Markets Fund: Class C PCEFX C000011063 Pioneer Emerging Markets Fund: Class Y PYEFX C000011064 Pioneer Emerging Markets Fund: Class R PEMRX 0001051010 S000004009 Pioneer Disciplined Growth Fund C000011217 Pioneer Disciplined Growth Fund: Class A Shares PINDX C000033500 Pioneer Disciplined Growth Fund: Class C Shares INDCX C000033501 Pioneer Disciplined Growth Fund: Class Y Shares INYDX 0001077452 S000010131 Pioneer Strategic Income Fund C000028124 Pioneer Strategic Income Fund: Class A PSRAX C000028126 Pioneer Strategic Income Fund: Class C PSRCX C000028127 Pioneer Strategic Income Fund: Class Y STRYX C000028128 Pioneer Strategic Income Fund: Class R STIRX C000052215 Pioneer Strategic Income Fund: Class Z STIZX C000123840 Pioneer Strategic Income Fund: Class K STRKX 0001094521 S000003994 Pioneer High Yield Fund C000011134 Pioneer High Yield Fund: Class A TAHYX C000011136 Pioneer High Yield Fund: Class C PYICX C000011137 Pioneer High Yield Fund: Class Y TYHYX C000011138 Pioneer High Yield Fund: Class R TYHRX C000185384 Pioneer High Yield Fund: Class T 0001140157 S000010203 Pioneer Global High Yield Fund C000028246 Pioneer Global High Yield Fund: Class Y GHYYX C000028247 Pioneer Global High Yield Fund: Class A PGHYX C000028249 Pioneer Global High Yield Fund: Class C PGYCX C000185382 Pioneer Global High Yield Fund: Class T 0001140157 S000019711 Pioneer Global Multisector Income Fund C000055267 Pioneer Global Multisector Income Fund: Class A Shares PGABX C000055268 Pioneer Global Multisector Income Fund: Class C Shares PGCBX C000055269 Pioneer Global Multisector Income Fund: Class Y Shares PGYBX C000185383 Pioneer Global Multisector Income Fund: Class T 0001174520 S000004137 Pioneer Fundamental Growth Fund C000011600 Pioneer Fundamental Growth Fund: Class A PIGFX C000011602 Pioneer Fundamental Growth Fund: Class C FUNCX C000075918 Pioneer Fundamental Growth Fund: Class Y FUNYX C000115405 Pioneer Fundamental Growth Fund: Class R PFGRX C000121111 Pioneer Fundamental Growth Fund: Class K PFGKX C000177779 Pioneer Fundamental Growth Fund: Class T 0001174520 S000031914 Pioneer Dynamic Credit Fund C000099381 Pioneer Dynamic Credit Fund: Class A RCRAX C000099382 Pioneer Dynamic Credit Fund: Class C RCRCX C000099383 Pioneer Dynamic Credit Fund: Class Y RCRYX 0001174520 S000031915 Pioneer Multi-Asset Ultrashort Income Fund C000099384 Pioneer Multi-Asset Ultrashort Income Fund: Class A MAFRX C000099385 Pioneer Multi-Asset Ultrashort Income Fund: Class C MCFRX C000099386 Pioneer Multi-Asset Ultrashort Income Fund: Class Y MYFRX C000123824 Pioneer Multi-Asset Ultrashort Income Fund: Class K MAUKX C000129913 Pioneer Multi-Asset Ultrashort Income Fund: Class C2 MAUCX 0001265389 S000010084 Pioneer Select Mid Cap Growth Fund C000027930 Pioneer Select Mid Cap Growth Fund: Class A PGOFX C000027932 Pioneer Select Mid Cap Growth Fund: Class C GOFCX C000027933 Pioneer Select Mid Cap Growth Fund: Class Y GROYX C000079046 Pioneer Select Mid Cap Growth Fund - Class R PGRRX C000152821 Class K 0001265389 S000010085 Pioneer AMT-Free Municipal Fund C000027935 Pioneer AMT-Free Municipal Fund: Class A PBMFX C000027937 Pioneer AMT-Free Municipal Fund: Class C MNBCX C000035677 Pioneer AMT-Free Municipal Fund: Class Y PBYMX 0001286364 S000010228 Pioneer Short Term Income Fund C000028291 Pioneer Short Term Income Fund: Class A C000028293 Pioneer Short Term Income Fund: Class C STBBX C000028294 Pioneer Short Term Income Fund: Class Y PSHYX C000129904 Pioneer Short Term Income Fund: Class C2 STIIX C000149629 Pioneer Short Term Income Fund: Class K Shares 0001288255 S000004006 Pioneer Solutions - Growth Fund C000011205 Pioneer Solutions - Growth Fund: Class A GRAAX C000011207 Pioneer Solutions - Growth Fund: Class C GRACX C000011208 Pioneer Solutions - Growth Fund: Class Y IBGYX C000160059 Pioneer Solutions - Growth Fund: Class R 0001288255 S000004007 Pioneer Solutions - Balanced Fund C000011209 Pioneer Solutions - Balanced Fund: Class A PIALX C000011211 Pioneer Solutions - Balanced Fund: Class C PIDCX C000011212 Pioneer Solutions - Balanced Fund: Class Y IMOYX C000160060 Pioneer Solutions - Balanced Fund: Class R 0001288255 S000004008 Pioneer Solutions - Conservative Fund C000011213 Pioneer Solutions - Conservative Fund: Class Y IBBCX C000011214 Pioneer Solutions - Conservative Fund: Class A PIAVX C000011216 Pioneer Solutions - Conservative Fund: Class C PICVX C000160061 Pioneer Solutions - Conservative Fund: Class R 0001306349 S000010093 Pioneer Disciplined Value Fund C000027968 Pioneer Disciplined Value Fund: Class A CVFCX C000027970 Pioneer Disciplined Value Fund: Class C CVCFX C000027971 Pioneer Disciplined Value Fund: Class Y CVFYX C000041565 Pioneer Disciplined Value Fund: Class R CVRFX 0001331854 S000010109 Pioneer Classic Balanced Fund C000028039 Pioneer Classic Balanced Fund: Class A AOBLX C000028041 Pioneer Classic Balanced Fund: Class C PCBCX C000028042 Pioneer Classic Balanced Fund: Class Y AYBLX C000160063 Pioneer Classic Balanced Fund :Class R C000166298 Pioneer Classic Balanced Fund: CLass K 0001331854 S000035110 Pioneer Multi Asset Income Fund C000108029 Pioneer Multi Asset Income Fund: Class A PMAIX C000108030 Pioneer Multi Asset Income Fund: Class C PMACX C000108031 Pioneer Multi Asset Income Fund: Class Y PMFYX C000149634 Pioneer Multi Asset Income Fund: Class K C000149635 Pioneer Multi Asset Income Fund: Class R 0001341256 S000010121 Pioneer Global Equity Fund C000028083 Pioneer Global Equity Fund: Class A GLOSX C000028085 Pioneer Global Equity Fund: Class C GCSLX C000073573 Pioneer Global Equity Fund: Class Y PGSYX C000152884 Pioneer Global Equity Fund: Class K C000160062 Pioneer Global Equity Fund: Class R 0001341256 S000013005 Pioneer High Income Municipal Fund C000035147 Pioneer High Income Municipal Fund: Class A PIMAX C000035148 Pioneer High Income Municipal Fund: Class C HICMX C000035149 Pioneer High Income Municipal Fund: Class Y HIMYX 0001341256 S000055255 Pioneer U.S. Corporate High Yield Fund C000173746 Pioneer U.S. Corporate High Yield Fund: Class A C000173747 Pioneer U.S. Corporate High Yield Fund: Class C C000173748 Pioneer U.S. Corporate High Yield Fund: Class Y 0001380192 S000015510 Pioneer Floating Rate Fund C000042204 Pioneer Floating Rate Fund: Class A FLARX C000042205 Pioneer Floating Rate Fund: Class C FLRCX C000042206 Pioneer Floating Rate Fund: Class Y FLYRX C000135272 Pioneer Floating Rate Fund: Class K FLRKX C000185336 Pioneer Floating Rate Fund: Class T 0001380192 S000028857 Pioneer Flexible Opportunities Fund C000088499 Pioneer Flexible Opportunities Fund: Class A Shares PMARX C000088500 Pioneer Flexible Opportunities Fund: Class C Shares PRRCX C000088501 Pioneer Flexible Opportunities Fund: Class Y Shares PMYRX C000133350 Pioneer Flexible Opportunities Fund: Class R Shares MUARX C000185337 Pioneer Flexible Opportunities Fund: Class T Shares DEFA14A 1 d358307ddefa14a.htm PIONEER FUNDS PIONEER FUNDS

 

 

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

 

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Pioneer Asset Allocation Trust

Pioneer Bond Fund

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Pioneer Emerging Markets Fund

Pioneer Equity Income Fund

Pioneer Floating Rate Trust

Pioneer Fund

Pioneer High Income Trust

Pioneer High Yield Fund

Pioneer ILS Interval Fund

Pioneer Mid Cap Value Fund

Pioneer Money Market Trust

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Pioneer Municipal High Income Trust

Pioneer Real Estate Shares

Pioneer Series Trust II

Pioneer Series Trust III

Pioneer Series Trust IV

Pioneer Series Trust V

Pioneer Series Trust VI

Pioneer Series Trust VII

Pioneer Series Trust VIII

Pioneer Series Trust X

Pioneer Series Trust XI

Pioneer Series Trust XII

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Pioneer 2017 Proxy Q & A

 

This Q&A addresses questions regarding the upcoming proxy solicitation process, for all open-end funds and closed-end funds. The proxy statement includes four separate proposals for shareholders to vote on.

 

 

 

 

Q: What is a proxy?

 

  A: Open-end and closed-end funds are required to obtain shareholder approval for certain types of proposed changes to funds. The fund needs to receive a predetermined number of votes for an individual proposal to pass.

A proxy is a written authorization whereby a shareholder grants another individual the power to vote on the shareholder’s behalf at a shareholder meeting. If a shareholder does not attend the meeting to vote in person, the shareholder may vote by proxy.

When seeking shareholder approval, the fund uses a proxy statement (a document listing what actions are being proposed) along with a proxy card (a type of ballot) which the shareholders may use to submit their vote.

The term “proxy” is often used both to describe the process the fund is undertaking and the mechanism a shareholder uses to cast a vote.

 

Q: What is a proxy statement?

 

  A: A proxy statement includes a list of proposals that will be voted on at the shareholder meeting. Since most shareholders vote on issues “by proxy” rather than in person at a shareholder meeting, it is important they receive an explanation of the items on which they will vote, along with other pertinent information.

 

Q: What are the proposals the shareholders are being asked to vote on?

 

  A: The Board of Trustees of the Pioneer Funds is asking shareholders, depending on the Funds they are invested in, to vote on several proposals.

 

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Pioneer 2017 Proxy Q & A

 

For all Pioneer Funds:

Proposal 1: Approve a New Management Agreement with Pioneer Investment Management, Inc. Shareholders are being asked to approve a new management agreement between their Fund and its investment adviser, Pioneer Investment Management, Inc. (“the Adviser”). The Adviser is the part of the U.S. asset management business of Pioneer Investments, a group of companies owned by Pioneer Global Asset Management S.p.A. (“PGAM”). PGAM is a wholly-owned subsidiary of UniCredit S.p.A. (“UniCredit”). UniCredit and PGAM have entered into a binding agreement to sell Pioneer Investments, including the Adviser, to Amundi S.A.

Each Fund’s current management agreement will terminate automatically upon the consummation of the transaction. Shareholders are being asked to approve a new management agreement for their Fund to enable the Adviser to continue to manage your Fund after the consummation of the transaction. There will be no increase in management fees under the new management agreement, and the transaction is not expected to have a material adverse impact on the services provided to the Funds.

For all open-end Pioneer Funds and Pioneer ILS Interval Fund:

Proposal 2: Elect Trustees. Shareholders of an open-end Pioneer Fund or Pioneer ILS Interval Fund, a closed-end interval fund, are being asked to elect the Trustees of their Fund.

For Pioneer AMT-Free Municipal Fund, Pioneer Bond Fund, Pioneer Core Equity Fund, Pioneer Global High Yield Fund and Pioneer High Yield Fund only:

Proposal 3: Convert Investment Objective(s) from Fundamental to Non-Fundamental. If shareholders of these Funds approve Proposal 3, the Fund’s investment objective or objectives will become non-fundamental (meaning that the Trustees could change the objective(s) without the need for a shareholder vote). If you are a shareholder of one or more of those Funds, you are being asked to approve the reclassification of the Fund’s investment objective as non-fundamental. These changes are intended to provide additional flexibility for the affected Funds.

 

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For Pioneer Bond Fund only:

Proposal 4: To Change Pioneer Bond Fund’s Investment Objectives. If shareholders of Pioneer Bond Fund approve Proposal 4, the Fund’s current fundamental investment objectives would be changed. Pioneer Bond Fund’s current investment objectives are:

“To provide current income from an investment grade portfolio with due regard to preservation of capital and prudent investment risk. The Fund also seeks a relatively stable level of dividends; however, the level of dividends will be maintained only if consistent with preserving the investment grade quality of the portfolio.”

If this proposal is approved by shareholders, the Fund’s investment objectives would be changed to:

“The Fund seeks current income and total return.”

This change is intended to, among other things; convey more concisely Pioneer Bond Fund’s main investment goals. There are no current plans to change Pioneer Bond Fund’s principal investment strategies or investment practices, including the credit quality of its investments. Please note that the proposed change to the Fund’s investment objective would make it easier for the credit quality of the Fund’s portfolio to be changed in the future.

Background of Bond Fund Objective Change (additional information)

 

  •   The change is intended to modernize and streamline the fund’s investment objective and reflect more concisely the overall goals and strategies.

 

  •   No current plans to change the principal investment strategies, such as policies regarding the extent to which the Fund invests in investment grade and non-investment grade securities.

 

Q: What proxy materials will shareholders receive from Pioneer?

 

  A: Proxies are mailed to shareholders by a proxy tabulator, in this case, Computershare Fund Services. The proxies for open-end funds and Pioneer ILS Interval Fund begin mailing on March 24th. The proxies for closed-end funds are targeted to mail in early to mid-April. If shareholders have questions regarding the proxy, they can call the number listed on the proxy, 866-905-2396. This phone number is for inquiries on the proxy only; any inquiries regarding fund performance will be directed to BFDS.

 

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Q: How can shareholders vote their shares on the Funds?

 

  A: There are four ways a shareholder can vote on their shares.

 

  •   Phone – By calling (800) 337-3503. The line is available 24 hours. The shareholder will need to follow the recorded instructions.

 

  •   Internet – By logging on to www.proxy-direct.com, or if the shareholder has a smartphone, they can scan the QR code on their proxy card and follow the on-screen instructions.

 

  •   Mail – The shareholder can vote, sign and date the proxy card and return it in the provided postage-paid envelope.

 

  •   In Person (not via proxy) – A shareholder may vote in person by attending the Shareholder Meeting at the offices of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, One Federal Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, on June 13, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern time).

A confirmation of how each proposal was voted will be provided to each shareholder regardless of the manner he/she cast the vote.

 

Q: Can shareholders receive additional copies of proxy materials?

 

  A: If a shareholder states that their proxy materials were never received, lost, or destroyed, you may direct them to contact Computershare Fund Services directly.

A Computershare representative can assist them with any proxy related questions, order new proxy materials, and if they are ready, take their vote.

Computershare Fund Services’ phone number is (866) 905-2396.

 

Q: What is a quorum?

 

  A: A fund’s shareholders receive one vote for every share they own. Before a meeting can take place, a specified amount of outstanding shares, or quorum, must be voted.

Shares are considered voted when the owner has voted for, against, or abstained from voting on the proposals.

The quorum requirement for each open-end Fund and for Pioneer ILS Interval Fund is 30% of the outstanding shares of the Fund entitled to vote, present in person or represented by proxy.

The quorum requirement for each closed-end Fund is one-third (1/3) of the outstanding Common and Preferred Shares, if any, entitled to vote, present in person or represented by proxy.

 

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Q: What would constitute an approval of the proposals?

 

  A: The votes required to approve each proposal are as follows:

Proposals 1, 3, and 4:

 

  •   Requires a “1940 Act Majority Vote” of the outstanding voting securities of the applicable Fund, voting together as a single class.

 

  •   A “1940 Act Majority Vote” of the outstanding voting securities of a Fund means the affirmative vote of the lesser of (a) 67% or more of the voting securities of the Fund that are present at the Meeting or represented by proxy if holders of shares representing more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund are present or represented by proxy or (b) more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund.

Proposal 2:

 

  •   Nominees must be elected by a plurality of the votes cast in person or by proxy at the Meeting at which a quorum exists.

 

  •   For a Trust that is made up of more than one open-end Fund, the shareholders of all Funds of that Trust will vote together as a single class and the shares of each Fund will be counted together in determining the results of the voting for Proposal 2.

If there are not enough votes to approve a proposal at the meeting, the meeting may be adjourned so additional votes may be solicited. The process for adjournment is described in the proxy statement.

 

Q: How should I respond if a shareholder asks if he/she has to return the proxy?

 

  A: You may encourage shareholders to vote. Each share a shareholder owns counts as one vote and each vote counts toward making the quorum. If the quorum isn’t met, the shareholder meeting may have to be adjourned and additional votes solicited. Adjournment will require mailing additional materials and/or telephone solicitation.

Explain to the shareholder “A prompt response will save the expense and effort of an additional mailing.”

 

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Q: How should I respond if a shareholder asks how they should vote?

 

  A: Do not state anything that is not in the proxy statement. You may assist the caller in finding information that is contained in the proxy statement. You may say something like, “we cannot tell you how to vote; however, the Board of Trustees unanimously recommends that you vote FOR the proposals.”

Under no circumstances can we inform the shareholder how the vote is proceeding while it is in progress. Once the final tabulations are received, the proposals that passed and those that failed will be reported.

 

Q: What if a proxy card is returned but not complete?

 

  A: Signed proxy cards returned by a shareholder without a vote specified will be counted as a vote in favor of the proposals. Unsigned proxy cards will be returned to the shareholder.

 

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