Liquidation: FIDELITY ADVISOR SERIES VIII

Form Type: 485BPOS

Filing Date: 2025-04-11

Corporate Action: Liquidation

Type: New

Accession Number: 000113322825003759

Filing Summary: FIDELITY ADVISOR SERIES VIII has filed a registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933 (Form N-14) to solicit votes from shareholders of the Fidelity® International Capital Appreciation Fund regarding a proposed Reorganization. Shareholders will vote to approve a plan for the complete liquidation of the Target Fund, wherein all assets will be transferred to the Acquiring Fund, Fidelity Advisor® International Capital Appreciation Fund. Upon approval, shareholders of the Target Fund will receive corresponding shares of the Acquiring Fund, while the liabilities of the Target Fund will be assumed by the Acquiring Fund. The proposed Reorganization is scheduled to occur at the close of business on July 25, 2025, assuming shareholder approval is obtained. The Board of Trustees of the Trust unanimously recommends that shareholders approve the Agreement, highlighting benefits such as the pursuit of similar investment objectives in a larger fund with lower expenses and qualifying as a tax-free reorganization for federal income tax purposes. Additional details about the management, voting instructions, and Proxy Statement logistics are outlined, emphasizing the importance of shareholder participation by the registration deadline of June 10, 2025.

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