Liquidation: NATIONWIDE MUTUAL FUNDS

Form Type: 497

Filing Date: 2025-05-06

Corporate Action: Liquidation

Type: New

Accession Number: 000168035925000292

Filing Summary: On May 6, 2025, the Board of Trustees of Nationwide Mutual Funds approved a proposal to liquidate the Nationwide Small Company Growth Fund. This liquidation is set to occur on or about June 13, 2025. The Fund will begin to sell its portfolio holdings in exchange for cash and short-term debt instruments and will hold cash as a temporary defensive measure. New account requests and purchases of the Fund’s shares are no longer permitted, reflecting its transition to a liquidation process. Shareholders can continue to redeem shares or exchange into other Nationwide Funds until the Liquidation Date, but they face a taxable event except for assets in tax-advantaged accounts. By the Liquidation Date, remaining shareholders will receive a pro rata distribution of the Fund's assets in cash, with all shares cancelled. Shareholders should also be aware of potential tax consequences regarding their investments in the Fund. The Fund is no longer marketed for new investment, and its asset value may decrease due to increased redemptions.

Form Type: 497

Filing Date: 2025-05-06

Corporate Action: Liquidation

Type: New

Accession Number: 000168035925000294

Filing Summary: On May 6, 2025, the Board of Trustees of Nationwide Mutual Funds approved the liquidation of the Nationwide Small Company Growth Fund. This decision follows deliberations involving a majority of independent Trustees as per the Investment Company Act of 1940. The liquidation is scheduled to occur on or about June 13, 2025, under a Board-approved Plan of Liquidation and Dissolution. Until that date, the Fund may hold cash and equivalents, deviating from its stated investment objectives. No new accounts or purchases will be accepted for the Fund, except through dividend reinvestment or existing qualified retirement plans. Existing shareholders can reinvest dividends, redeem shares, or exchange shares without incurring additional charges until the Liquidation Date. A reserve account may be established for liquidation expenses, potentially impacting redemption proceeds. Following liquidation, shares will be redeemed and canceled, with assets distributed in cash. The liquidation is considered a taxable event, except for tax-advantaged accounts, and investors are advised to consult tax professionals regarding potential taxes.

Form Type: 497K

Filing Date: 2025-05-06

Corporate Action: Liquidation

Type: New

Accession Number: 000168035925000296

Filing Summary: On May 6, 2025, the Board of Trustees of Nationwide Mutual Funds approved a proposal to liquidate the Nationwide Small Company Growth Fund. The liquidation will occur on or about June 13, 2025. In preparation, the Fund will begin selling its portfolio holdings and is allowed to hold cash and cash equivalents. New account requests, exchanges into the Fund, and purchase orders for shares are halted, except for existing shareholders through dividend reinvestment or specific retirement plans. The Fund's size and net asset value may decline due to shareholder redemptions and asset sales. Current shareholders may redeem or exchange shares without fees until the Liquidation Date, but a reserve account may be established for liquidation expenses. A liquidating distribution will be made to shareholders on the Liquidation Date, redeeming all outstanding shares. Liquidation is a taxable event for shareholders unless shares are in tax-advantaged accounts. Investors should consult tax advisors for implications on tax obligations related to their investments in the Fund.