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BNY MELLON ADVANTAGE FUNDS, INC.

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November 20, 2025

 

Dear Shareholder,

 

 

I want to continue to update you in connection with the Special Meeting of Shareholders of BNY Mellon Opportunistic Small Cap Fund (the “Fund”), scheduled to be held on December 9, 2025.

 

You and your fellow shareholders are being asked to approve a proposed merger of the Fund into BNY Mellon Small Cap Value Fund. The Fund's Board of Directors unanimously recommends you vote FOR the proposal.

 

Please join your fellow shareholders who have voted and are showing strong support for the proposal. Take advantage of your right to vote by signing, dating and mailing the enclosed proxy card in the prepaid envelope or follow the instructions below to vote by telephone or internet.

 

 

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 also 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.