DEF: NYLI CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Term Fund Proxy Statement

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Proxy Statement


NYLI CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Term Fund announces its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on October 1, 2026, to elect nine Trustees and address other business.

Summary

  • The NYLI CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Term Fund is holding its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on October 1, 2026.
  • The primary purpose of the meeting is to elect nine Trustees to the Fund's Board.
  • Three Class I Trustees will serve until the 2029 annual meeting, three Class II Trustees until the 2027 annual meeting, and three Class III Trustees until the 2028 annual meeting.
  • The Board of Trustees recommends voting FOR all nine nominees.
  • Shareholders of record as of July 6, 2026, are entitled to vote.
  • The Fund will change its name to NYLIM CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Term Fund on or about August 28, 2026.
  • Proxy materials are available online, and shareholders can vote by mail, phone, or internet.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a neutral filing, as it is a routine proxy statement for trustee elections and does not contain new financial performance data or strategic shifts.

Positives

  • The Board of Trustees has nominated experienced individuals for election as Trustees.
  • The Fund has a robust committee structure in place for oversight, including Audit, Contracts, Investment, Nominating and Governance, and Operations Oversight Committees.
  • The Fund has a formal policy for considering shareholder nominations for Trustee candidates.
  • Independent auditors KPMG LLP have been selected and are deemed independent.
  • All reporting persons are believed to have complied with Section 16(a) reporting requirements.

Negatives

  • No Class II or Class III Nominees received the required votes for re-election or election at the 2024 and 2025 annual meetings, leading to holdover Trustees.
  • One Trustee, Nam Abou-Jaoud, is considered an 'interested person' due to his affiliation with New York Life Investment Management LLC and Candriam.

Risks

  • The filing mentions that in the event a quorum is not present or sufficient votes are not received, management may propose an adjournment of the Meeting.
  • The possibility exists that a Trustee may resign or retire prior to the expiration of their term, requiring substituted nominees.

Future Outlook

The filing primarily concerns the upcoming Annual Meeting of Shareholders and the election of Trustees. It does not contain specific forward-looking financial guidance.

Management Comments

  • The Board of Trustees has reviewed the qualifications and backgrounds of the Trustee nominees and believes they are experienced and their election is in the Funds best interests.
  • Management encourages shareholders to vote promptly to avoid unnecessary expenses.
  • The Board of Trustees unanimously recommends voting FOR the election of each of the Class I, Class II and Class III Trustee nominees.

Industry Context

StockSavvy.ai notes that this filing is typical for a closed-end investment company preparing for its annual shareholder meeting, focusing on corporate governance and trustee elections rather than financial performance updates.

Management Changes

RolePrevious PersonNew PersonEffective DateReason
Class I TrusteeN/AAdeel JivrajJune 2026Appointment by the Board
Class II TrusteeN/AStephanie LynchJune 2026Appointment by the Board

Corporate Governance

Change TypeDescriptionEffective DateImpact Assessment
Board CompositionNomination of 9 Trustees across three classes (I, II, III) for election at the Annual Meeting.October 1, 2026Ensures continuity and oversight of the Fund's operations.
Committee StructureDetails the roles and members of the Audit Committee, Contracts Committee, Investment Committee, Nominating and Governance Committee, and Operations Oversight Committee.OngoingProvides specialized oversight and risk management functions.
Shareholder Nomination PolicyFormal policies for shareholders to submit candidates for Trustee consideration.OngoingEnhances shareholder engagement in governance.

Related Party Transactions

  • Nam Abou-Jaoud is considered an interested person due to his affiliation with New York Life Investment Management LLC and Candriam.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders are directly impacted by the election of Trustees who oversee the Fund's management and operations.
  • The proposed name change may impact how stakeholders identify and refer to the Fund.

Next Steps

  • Shareholders are requested to vote their proxies by October 1, 2026.
  • The Fund will change its name to NYLIM CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Term Fund on or about August 28, 2026.
  • Shareholder proposals for the 2027 annual meeting must be received by March 26, 2027.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2026-07-06Record date for determining shareholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the Meeting.
2026-07-28Expected date for mailing of Proxy Statement and Proxy Card to shareholders.
2026-08-28On or about this date, the Fund will change its name to NYLIM CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Term Fund.
2026-10-01Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held.
2027-03-26Deadline for shareholder proposals to be included in the Proxy Statement for the 2027 annual meeting.

Keywords

Proxy Statement, Annual Meeting, Trustee Election, Closed-End Fund, Investment Company, Corporate Governance, Shareholder Meeting

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