UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
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[ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement
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14A-6(E)(2))
[ ] Definitive Proxy Statement
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[ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to ss.240.14a-12
CLAYMORE DIVIDEND & INCOME FUND
(Names of Registrant As Specified in its Declaration of Trust)
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0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid
previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or
the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.
CLAYMORE LOGO
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT OF
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
CLAYMORE DIVIDEND & INCOME FUND
October 23, 2009
Dear Valued Shareholder:
We need your help. The 2009 annual meeting of shareholders of Claymore Dividend
& Income Fund has been adjourned to WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH to provide the
shareholders who have not yet cast their proxy vote with additional time to do
so. Proxy materials were mailed to you on or about October 14th and it is
critical that the Fund receive your proxy vote before the adjourned meeting.
Additional solicitation efforts are costly and could delay the important
business of the Fund.
Enclosed you will find another copy of your proxy ballot which lists the
proposals to be voted on. If you have cast your proxy vote since this letter was
mailed, we thank you sincerely for your participation. IF YOU HAVE NOT YET CAST
YOUR VOTE, PLEASE DO SO TODAY. We need your proxy vote, regardless of how many
shares you own.
If you need another copy of the proxy statement, have any proxy-related
questions, or to vote your proxy by phone, please call 1-866-796-1290 for
assistance. I thank you in advance for your help with this urgent matter.
Sincerely,
/s/ J. Thomas Futrell
J. Thomas Futrell
Chief Executive Officer
CLAYMORE DIVIDEND & INCOME FUND
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PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT NOW TO CAST YOUR VOTE USING ONE OF THE OPTIONS LISTED
BELOW. If convenient for you, please consider utilizing one of the first three
voting options so that your vote may be received in time for the adjourned
meeting on November 4th.
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1. VOTE BY PHONE. You may cast your vote by calling our toll-free
proxy hotline at 1-866-796-1290. Representatives are available to
record your vote Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Eastern Time.
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2. VOTE BY TOUCH-TONE PHONE. You may cast your vote by telephone by
calling the toll-free number found on the enclosed proxy
ballot(s).
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3. VOTE VIA THE INTERNET. You may cast your vote using the Internet
by logging onto the Internet address located on the enclosed
proxy ballot(s) and following the instructions on the website.
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4. VOTE BY MAIL. You may cast your vote by signing, dating and
mailing the enclosed proxy ballot in the postage-prepaid return
envelope provided.
Claymore Dividend & Income Fund o 2455 Corporate West Drive
o Lisle, Illinois 60532
CLAYMORE LOGO
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT OF
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
CLAYMORE DIVIDEND & INCOME FUND
October 23, 2009
Dear Valued Shareholder:
We need your help. The 2009 annual meeting of shareholders of Claymore Dividend
& Income Fund has been adjourned to WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH to provide the
shareholders who have not yet cast their proxy vote with additional time to do
so. Proxy materials were mailed to you on or about October 14th and it is
critical that the Fund receive your proxy vote before the adjourned meeting.
Additional solicitation efforts are costly and could delay the important
business of the Fund.
Enclosed you will find another copy of your proxy ballot which lists the
proposals to be voted on. If you have cast your proxy vote since this letter was
mailed, we thank you sincerely for your participation. IF YOU HAVE NOT YET CAST
YOUR VOTE, PLEASE DO SO TODAY. We need your proxy vote, regardless of how many
shares you own.
If you need another copy of the proxy statement or have any proxy-related
questions, please call 1-866-796-1290 for assistance. I thank you in advance for
your help with this urgent matter.
Sincerely,
/s/ J. Thomas Futrell
J. Thomas Futrell
Chief Executive Officer
CLAYMORE DIVIDEND & INCOME FUND
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PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT NOW TO CAST YOUR VOTE USING ONE OF THE OPTIONS LISTED
BELOW. If convenient for you, please consider utilizing one of the first three
voting options so that your vote may be received in time for the adjourned
meeting on November 4th.
Graphic of: Telephone
5. VOTE BY TOUCH-TONE PHONE. You may cast your vote by telephone by
calling the toll-free number found on the enclosed proxy
ballot(s).
Graphic of: Computer
6. VOTE VIA THE INTERNET. You may cast your vote using the Internet
by logging onto the Internet address located on the enclosed
proxy ballot(s) and following the instructions on the website.
Graphic of: Letter
7. VOTE BY MAIL. You may cast your vote by signing, dating and
mailing the enclosed proxy ballot in the postage-prepaid return
envelope provided.
Claymore Dividend & Income Fund o 2455 Corporate West Drive
o Lisle, Illinois 60532