# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001120543
**File Stem:** 0001104659-26-044964
**Filing Date:** 2026-4
**Character Count:** 4053
**Document Hash:** 08c6e2e79529d0e04b174978c643e32e
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001104659-26-044964.hdr.sgml**: 20260417

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001104659-26-044964

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: DEFA14A

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 1

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260417

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260417

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** BAILLIE GIFFORD FUNDS
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001120543

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** DEFA14A
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-10145
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26872552

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 780 THIRD AVENUE
- **STREET 2:** 43RD FLOOR
- **CITY:** NEW
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10017
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 011441312752000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 780 THIRD AVENUE
- **STREET 2:** 43RD FLOOR
- **CITY:** NEW
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10017

## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth Equities Fund (Series ID: S000059107)

| Class ID   | Class Name          | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000193786 | Institutional Class | BTLSX           |
| C000193787 | Class K             | BTLKX           |

**UNITED STATES<br> SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**SCHEDULE 14A**

**Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of<br> the Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

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

**BAILLIE GIFFORD FUNDS**

**(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)**

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

Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):

☒ No fee required.

☐ Fee paid previously with preliminary materials.

☐ Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11.

**YOUR VOTE IS NEEDED - Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth Equities Fund**

[name],

We're reaching out to ensure you're aware of an important upcoming vote relating to Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth Equities Fund (the "Fund").

**[As the shareholder of [x]% of the shares of the Fund, your vote is important.]**

Shareholders of record are currently receiving proxy packages from Broadridge to vote on the proposed Reorganization (as defined in the proxy statement) of the Fund into a corresponding exchange-traded fund (ETF).

**Deadline**

All votes must be submitted **no later than April 27, 2026**, before the shareholder meeting on April 28, 2026.

**What We're Asking**

We encourage you to **vote IN FAVOR of the proposed Reorganization**, as outlined in the proxy materials. We'd like to highlight:

● **There will be no significant change to the Fund's investment approach or management** <br> *Same strategy. Same team. Same long-term philosophy.* 

● **Potential for improved tax efficiency and lower costs for Class I shareholders** <br> *More tax efficient. Lower costs for certain investors.* 

● **Enhanced flexibility and transparency for investors** <br> *Trade anytime. See holdings daily. Greater control.* 

● **Read proxy materials for a full description of the features and consequences of the reorganization** 

**If You Do Not Have Voting Discretion**

If you do not hold voting discretion for your clients who are shareholders in the Fund, please:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. **Reach out to your clients who hold shares in the Fund** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. **Encourage them to review their proxy materials** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. **Ask them to submit their vote no later than April 27, 2026** 

**Questions?**

Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need support. Thank you for your attention to this important matter.

Best,

[name]