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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Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ]
Check the appropriate box:
[ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement
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RULE 14A-6(E)(2))
[ ] Definitive Proxy Statement
[X] Definitive Additional Materials
[ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Sec.240.14a-12
CLAYMORE/GUGGENHEIM STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITIES FUND
(Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):
[X] No Fee Required
[ ] Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11.
[ ] Fee paid previously with preliminary materials.
[ ] Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule
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(SM)
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT
CLAYMORE/GUGGENHEIM STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITIES FUND
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
January 12, 2010
Dear Valued Shareholder:
We need your help. The annual meeting of shareholders of Claymore/Guggenheim
Strategic Opportunities Fund on January 12, 2010 has been adjourned to
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD to provide shareholders who have not yet cast their
proxy vote with additional time to do so. Our records indicate that you are a
record date shareholder and your vote has not yet been received.
IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOUR PROXY VOTE IS RECEIVED BEFORE THE RECONVENED MEETING.
Additional solicitation efforts are costly and could delay the important
business of the fund.
Proxy materials were originally mailed to you on or about December 7th. Enclosed
you will find another copy of your proxy ballots 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/Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund
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PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT NOW TO CAST YOUR VOTE USING ONE OF THE VOTING OPTIONS
LISTED BELOW.
1. 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).
2. 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.
3. 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/Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund
| 2455 Corporate West Drive | Lisle, Illinois 60532
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT
CLAYMORE/GUGGENHEIM STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITIES FUND
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
January 12, 2010
Dear Valued Shareholder:
We need your help. The annual meeting of shareholders of Claymore/Guggenheim
Strategic Opportunities Fund on January 12, 2010 has been adjourned to
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD to provide shareholders who have not yet cast their
proxy vote with additional time to do so. Our records indicate that you are a
record date shareholder and your vote has not yet been received.
IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOUR PROXY VOTE IS RECEIVED BEFORE THE RECONVENED MEETING.
Additional solicitation efforts are costly and could delay the important
business of the fund.
Proxy materials were originally mailed to you on or about December 7th. Enclosed
you will find another copy of your proxy ballots 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/Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund
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PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT NOW TO CAST YOUR VOTE USING ONE OF THE VOTING OPTIONS
LISTED BELOW.
1. VOTE BY PHONE WITH A LIVE REPRESENTATIVE TODAY! 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.
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).
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.
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/Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund
| 2455 Corporate West Drive | Lisle, Illinois 60532