DEFA 14A

SCHEDULE 14A

(RULE 14A-101)

INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES

EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO. ____)

 

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BNY MELLON ADVANTAGE FUNDS, INC.

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November 3, 2025

 

Dear Shareholder,

 

 

As a shareholder of BNY Mellon Opportunistic Small Cap Fund (the “Fund”), you should have received proxy materials pertaining to the proposed merger of the Fund into BNY Mellon Small Cap Value Fund. These materials were sent to you via email or mail, and the proposal will be considered at the Fund's Special Meeting of Shareholders, which is scheduled to take place virtually over the internet, on December 9, 2025. As described in the proxy materials, the Fund’s Board of Directors unanimously recommends you vote FOR the proposal.

 

I am pleased to report that your fellow shareholders who have already voted have shown support for the proposal. While the Fund has not yet met its quorum requirements, a substantial percentage of the votes cast have been in favor of the proposal. Please take a few moments to sign, date and mail the enclosed proxy card in the prepaid envelope or follow the instructions below to vote by telephone or internet.

 

 

Every vote counts and it is important that you vote, no matter how large or small your Fund holdings may be. Please see voting instructions below:

 

Smart Phone outline Vote by Phone - call 1 (888) 708-9831 to speak with a proxy voting specialist.  Representatives are available weekdays from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern time.  You may also call the toll-free number on the enclosed card and follow the prompts.
: Vote by Internet - visit the internet address on the enclosed card and follow the instructions.
* Vote by Mail - complete, sign and date the enclosed card and return it in the enclosed prepaid return envelope.

 

If you need assistance or have questions, please contact our proxy solicitor, Sodali & Co. Fund Solutions, at 1-888-708-9831. If you have not yet voted, a Sodali & Co. representative may call you to assist in voting.

 

Thank you for your prompt attention and your continued support.

 

Sincerely,

David DiPetrillo

President

BNY Mellon Advantage Funds, Inc.