# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001969995
**File Stem:** 0001206774-25-000453
**Filing Date:** 2025-7
**Character Count:** 19770
**Document Hash:** 2f80f6c89a15be7c41316205d19559e0
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001206774-25-000453.hdr.sgml**: 20250718

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001206774-25-000453

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: DEFA14A

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 21

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250718

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250717

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Macquarie ETF Trust
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001969995

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0331

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** DEFA14A
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-23890
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251131926

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 100 INDEPENDENCE
- **STREET 2:** 610 MARKET STREET
- **CITY:** PHILADELPHIA
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 19106
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** (800) 523-1918

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 100 INDEPENDENCE
- **STREET 2:** 610 MARKET STREET
- **CITY:** PHILADELPHIA
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 19106

## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF (Series ID: S000082262)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                 | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000245546 | Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | BILD            |

### Macquarie Energy Transition ETF (Series ID: S000082263)

| Class ID   | Class Name                      | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000245547 | Macquarie Energy Transition ETF | PWER            |

### Macquarie Tax-Free USA Short Term ETF (Series ID: S000082264)

| Class ID   | Class Name                            | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000245548 | Macquarie Tax-Free USA Short Term ETF | STAX            |

### Macquarie Focused Large Growth ETF (Series ID: S000084942)

| Class ID   | Class Name                         | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000249711 | Macquarie Focused Large Growth ETF | LRGG            |

### Macquarie Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF (Series ID: S000085746)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                    | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000251129 | Macquarie Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | EMEQ            |

### Macquarie Focused International Core ETF (Series ID: S000090013)

| Class ID   | Class Name                               | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000256889 | Macquarie Focused International Core ETF | EXUS            |

### Macquarie National High-Yield Municipal Bond ETF (Series ID: S000090015)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                       | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000256891 | Macquarie National High-Yield Municipal Bond ETF | HTAX            |

**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION**

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. __)

Filed by the Registrant ☒

Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐

Check the appropriate box:

☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement

☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

☐ Definitive Proxy Statement

☒ Definitive Additional Materials

☐ Soliciting Material under § 240.14a-12

**MACQUARIE ETF TRUST**

(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)

Payment of Filing Fee (Check all boxes that apply):

☒ No fee required <br> ☐ Fee paid previously with preliminary materials <br> ☐ Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11

**SPECIMEN**

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**Be the vote that counts**

As an investor in this security, you have the right to vote on important matters. This is your opportunity to make a direct impact on your investment. Your vote counts!

**MACQUARIE ETFS**

**September 10, 2025 Special Meeting**

Vote Shares by September 9, 2025

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**Learn Before You Vote** 

<u>Proxy Statement</u> →

***Ways to Vote***

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| ProxyVote | 800.454.8683 | Attend the Meeting |

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| **Important Information**<br> For holders as of July 3, 2025 |  |
| **Account Number:** 3456789012345678901<br> **Control Number:** 0123456789012345 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**CUSIP**: 555927201 |

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| ![](metft4500963-defa14ax1x1x1.jpg) | ***F*** ***UND***<br> **P** **ROXY FACT SHEET FOR:** |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![](metft4500963-defa14ax1x1x2.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;![](metft4500963-defa14ax1x1x2.jpg) | **M** **ACQUARIE ETFS** | **M** **ACQUARIE ETFS** |
| **J** **OINT SPECIAL MEETING IMPORTANT DATES** | **J** **OINT SPECIAL MEETING IMPORTANT DATES** | **J** **OINT SPECIAL MEETING LOCATION** | **J** **OINT SPECIAL MEETING LOCATION** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;***Record Date*** | &nbsp;&nbsp;JULY 3, 2025 | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> MEETING TO BE HELD<br>VIA<br>LIVE WEBSTREAM<br>*see page 4* | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> MEETING TO BE HELD<br>VIA<br>LIVE WEBSTREAM<br>*see page 4* |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;***Mail Date*** | &nbsp;&nbsp;JULY 11, 2025 | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> MEETING TO BE HELD<br>VIA<br>LIVE WEBSTREAM<br>*see page 4* | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> MEETING TO BE HELD<br>VIA<br>LIVE WEBSTREAM<br>*see page 4* |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;***Meeting Date*** | &nbsp;&nbsp; SEPTEMBER 10, 2025<br> @ 12:00 PM<br> (EASTERN TIME) | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> MEETING TO BE HELD<br>VIA<br>LIVE WEBSTREAM<br>*see page 4* | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> MEETING TO BE HELD<br>VIA<br>LIVE WEBSTREAM<br>*see page 4* |
| **A** **DDITIONAL INFORMATION** | **A** **DDITIONAL INFORMATION** | **C** **ONTACT INFORMATION** | **C** **ONTACT INFORMATION** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;***Tickers*** | &nbsp;&nbsp;SEE PAGE 5 | &nbsp;&nbsp;***Inbound Line*** | &nbsp;&nbsp;1-800-431-9645 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;***CUSIPs*** | &nbsp;&nbsp;SEE PAGE 5 | &nbsp;&nbsp;***Website*** | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>https://etf.macquarie.com/</u> |

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***What are Shareholders being asked to vote on?***

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. To approve a new investment advisory agreement for each Fund.

**BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECOMMENDATION – "FOR"**

***What are shareholders being asked to approve?***

Shareholders are being asked to approve a new investment advisory agreement ("New Investment Advisory Agreement") for the Fund(s).

The proposal will not result in changes to any Fund's contractual management fee rate or investment objective, strategy, risks or restrictions and Delaware Management Company ("DMC") will continue to serve as the Fund's investment adviser.

***What is happening?***

On April 21, 2025, Nomura Holding America Inc. (together with its parent company, Nomura Holdings, Inc. ("Nomura") and Macquarie Group Limited ("Macquarie") announced that they had entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") pursuant to which Nomura agreed to acquire the equity interests of Macquarie's US and European public investments business, which includes DMC, the Funds' investment adviser, for approximately $1.8 billion, subject to certain adjustments (the "Transaction").

***Why are shareholders being asked to approve the New Investment Advisory Agreement?***

Upon the closing of the Transaction, each Fund's Current Investment Advisory Agreement with DMC and its current investment sub-advisory agreement with its sub-adviser, as applicable, will automatically terminate in accordance with its terms and applicable regulations.

To preserve continuity of investment advisory services to your Fund, your Fund's Board has recommended that you approve the proposed New Investment Advisory Agreement between your Fund(s) and DMC.

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***How will the Transaction affect shareholders?***

Your investment in a Fund will not change as a result of the Transaction. You will still own the same Fund shares and the underlying value of those shares will not change as a result of the Transaction. DMC will continue to serve as investment adviser to the Funds.

***Does the proposed New Investment Advisory Agreement with DMC differ from the Current Investment Advisory Agreement with DMC?***

The proposed New Investment Advisory Agreement with DMC for the Funds is identical to the Funds' Current Investment Advisory Agreement with DMC, except for its effective date and two-year initial term.

The services that the Funds will receive under the New Investment Advisory Agreement are expected to be the same as those provided under the Current Investment Advisory Agreement.

***Will approval of the New Investment Advisory Agreement result in any change to a Fund's investment objective or investment strategy?***

The proposed New Investment Advisory Agreements will not result in any changes to any Fund's investment objective(s) or investment strategy because of the Transaction.

***Will the contractual management fee rates increase for my Fund(s)?***

No. The advisory fee schedule under each proposed New Investment Advisory Agreement with DMC is the same as the advisory fee schedule under each Current Investment Advisory Agreement with DMC.

***Will consummation of the Transaction result in a name change?***

If the Transaction is consummated, Macquarie ETF Trust will be renamed Nomura ETF Trust and the name of your Fund(s) will change. The reference to "Macquarie" in your Fund name will be replaced with "Nomura".

***Who is Nomura?***

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated global network. By connecting markets East and West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporations and governments through four business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking) and Banking.

Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. Nomura established its first US office in New York in 1927.

***When is the Transaction expected to close?***

The Transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of applicable regulatory approvals. Subject to such approvals and the satisfaction of certain other conditions, the Transaction is expected to close (the "Closing") on or about October 31, 2025.

***Will the Transaction be completed if the Proposal is not approved?***

Provided all other conditions of the Transaction are met, the Closing may take place even if shareholders of a Fund do not approve the Proposal. If this should happen, the Board of such Fund would consider what additional actions to take, which could include continuing to solicit approval of the Proposal.

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In addition, the Board of each Fund approved interim investment advisory agreements to permit continuity of management while solicitation continues. The terms of the interim investment advisory agreements are identical to those of the corresponding current investment advisory agreements except for their date, duration and escrow provisions required by applicable law.

***Will the Proposal be implemented if the Transaction is not consummated?***

No. If the Transaction is not consummated, the Proposal will not be implemented, even if the Proposal is approved by Fund shareholders. This means that if the Transaction is not consummated, the New Investment Advisory Agreement will not take effect for any Fund.

***Is my Fund paying for the Transaction or the proxy solicitation?***

No. The Funds will not bear any portion of the costs associated with the Transaction. All costs associated with the Joint Proxy Statement and the special shareholder meeting, including any such costs, fees and expenses in connection with the preparation, filing, printing and mailing of notices, proxy solicitation materials and other communication (including the costs, fees and expenses of any proxy solicitors) will be borne by Macquarie and Nomura.

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| **PHONE:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;To cast your vote by telephone with a proxy specialist, call the toll-free number found on your proxy card. Representatives are available to take your voting instructions Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time. |
| **MAIL:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;To vote your proxy by mail, check the appropriate voting box on the proxy card, sign and date the card and return it in the enclosed postage-paid envelope. |
| **TOUCH-TONE:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;To cast your vote via a <u>touch-tone</u> voting line, call the toll-free number and enter the *control number* found on your proxy card. |
| **INTERNET:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;To vote via the Internet, go to the website on your proxy card and enter the *control number* found on the proxy card. |

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<u>INFORMATION ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN THE MEETING</u>

The Meeting will be conducted exclusively via live webstream. Any shareholder wishing to participate in the Meeting virtually can do so.

**registered**

· If
 you were a record holder of Fund shares as of the Record Date, please send an email to the
 proxy solicitor, EQ Fund Solutions ("EQ"), at <u>attendameeting@equiniti.com</u> no later than 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on September 9, 2025 to register.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o Please include the Fund's name in the subject line and provide your name and address in the body
of the email.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o EQ will then email you the credentials to the live webstream and instructions for voting during the Meeting.

**beneficial**

· If
 you held your Fund shares through an intermediary, such as a broker-dealer, as of the Record
 Date, and you want to participate in the Meeting, please email EQ at <u>attendameeting@equinti.com</u> no later than 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on September 9, 2025 to register.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o Please include the Fund's name in the subject line and provide your name, address and proof of ownership
as of the Record Date from your intermediary.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o Please be aware that if you wish to vote at the Meeting, you must first obtain a legal proxy from your
intermediary reflecting the Fund's name, the number of Fund shares you held and your name and email address.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o You may forward an email from your intermediary
 containing the legal proxy or email an image of the legal proxy to EQ at <u>attendameeting@equiniti.com</u> and put "Legal Proxy" in the subject line.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o EQ will then provide you with the credentials for the live webstream and instructions for voting during
the Meeting. The live webstream credentials will only be active for the date and time of the Meeting.

**Proxy Materials Are Available Online At:** 

**<u>https://vote.proxyonline.com/macquarie/docs/etf2025.pdf</u>**

**EQ Fund Solutions is identified in the Joint Proxy Statement as the proxy solicitor for the Funds.**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**TRUST** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**FUND NAME** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**TICKER** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**CUSIP** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Macquarie ETF Trust | &nbsp;&nbsp;Macquarie Energy Transition ETF | &nbsp;&nbsp;PWER | &nbsp;&nbsp;555927201 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Macquarie ETF Trust | &nbsp;&nbsp;Macquarie Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | &nbsp;&nbsp;EMEQ | &nbsp;&nbsp;555927508 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Macquarie ETF Trust | &nbsp;&nbsp;Macquarie Focused International Core ETF | &nbsp;&nbsp;EXUS | &nbsp;&nbsp;555927607 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Macquarie ETF Trust | &nbsp;&nbsp;Macquarie Focused Large Growth ETF | &nbsp;&nbsp;LRGG | &nbsp;&nbsp;555927409 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Macquarie ETF Trust | &nbsp;&nbsp;Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | &nbsp;&nbsp;BILD | &nbsp;&nbsp;555927102 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Macquarie ETF Trust | &nbsp;&nbsp;Macquarie National High-Yield Municipal Bond ETF | &nbsp;&nbsp;HTAX | &nbsp;&nbsp;555927870 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Macquarie ETF Trust | &nbsp;&nbsp;Macquarie Tax-Free USA Short Term ETF | &nbsp;&nbsp;STAX | &nbsp;&nbsp;555927300 |

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**<u>Macquarie ETF Trust</u>**

**<u>Level 1 Answering Machine Message</u>**

**Hello.**

**I am calling regarding your investment with Macquarie ETFs.**

**<br> The Joint Special Meeting of Shareholders is scheduled to take place on September 10, 2025. All shareholders are being asked to consider and vote on an important matter. As of today, your vote has not been registered.** 

**Please contact us as soon as possible at 1-800-431-9645 Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00am and 10:00pm Eastern Time.**

**Your vote is very important. Thank you and have a good day.** 

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| ![](metft4500963-defa14ax1x1x1.jpg) | **<u>Macquarie ETFs</u>** <br> **<u>Level I Call Guide</u>**<br> **(CONFIRM RECEIPT OF PROXY MATERIALS)** |

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Good ***(morning, afternoon, evening).*** My name is ***<u>(AGENT'S FULL NAME</u>).***

May I please speak with ***<u>(SHAREHOLDER'S FULL NAME)</u>***?

***(Re-Greet If Necessary)***

I am calling on a recorded line regarding your current investment with the Macquarie ETFs. I wanted to confirm that you have received the proxy materials for the Joint Special Meeting of Shareholders scheduled to take place on September 10, 2025.

<u>Have you received the information?</u> 

***(Pause for response)***

**If "Yes" or positive response:**

If you're not able to attend the meeting, I can record your voting instructions by phone.

<u>Your Board of Trustees is recommending a vote "In Favor" of the proposal.</u>

**If "No" or negative response:**

I would be happy to review the meeting agenda with you and record your vote by phone. <u>However, your Board of Trustees is recommending a vote "In Favor" of the proposal.</u> 

<u>Would you like to vote along with the Board's recommendation?</u>

***(Pause For Response)***

***(Review Voting Options with Shareholder If Necessary)***

<u>If we identify any additional accounts you own with the Macquarie ETFs, Macquarie Funds, and/or Optimum Funds before those meetings take place, would you like to vote those accounts in the same manner as well?</u> 

***(Pause For Response)***

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**\*Confirmation –** I am recording your ***(Recap Voting Instructions)***. Today ***(Today's Date & Time).***

For confirmation purposes:

· Please state your full name.  ***(Pause)*** 

· According to our records, you
reside in (city, state, zip code).  ***(Pause)*** 

· To ensure that we have the correct
address for the written confirmation, please state your street address.  ***(Pause)*** 

Thank you. You will receive written confirmation of your vote within 3 to 5 business days. Upon receipt, please review and retain for your records. If you should have any questions, please call the toll-free number listed on the confirmation. [NAME OF SHAREHOLDER] ___________, your vote is important and your time is greatly appreciated. Thank you and have a good ***(morning, afternoon, evening.)***

FOR INTERNAL DISTRIBUTION ONLY Updated 07-15-2025