Merger | FIRST TRUST ENERGY INCOME AND GROWTH FUND & FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII | 9th May 2024

Initially announced on October 24, 2023, FIRST TRUST ENERGY INCOME AND GROWTH FUND (FEN) will be merged into FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII (EIPI). On May 6, 2024, FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP announced the merger has been completed and the exchange ratio is 0.880285 EIPI share per every FEN share held. The effective date is May 6, 2024.

The treatment below will be applied to the following indices:

• FIRST TRUST ENERGY INCOME AND GROWTH FUND will be removed from the Index.
• The weight of FIRST TRUST ENERGY INCOME AND GROWTH FUND (FEN.A) based on its last close price will be distributed pro rata to remaining Index constituents.
• Effective Date (open): 09/05/2024

Solactive United States Broad Close End Funds Index NTR
Solactive United States Broad Close End Funds Index PR
Solactive United States Broad Close End Funds Index TR