Liquidation: NATIONWIDE MUTUAL FUNDS

Form Type: 497

Filing Date: 2025-06-11

Corporate Action: Liquidation

Type: New

Accession Number: 000168035925000435

Filing Summary: On June 10, 2025, the Board of Trustees of Nationwide Mutual Funds approved a proposal to liquidate the Nationwide Janus Henderson Overseas Fund. The liquidation is set to occur on or about August 15, 2025. Until then, the Fund will transition from its stated investment strategies, focusing on cash and cash equivalents to preserve value. New investments into the Fund are prohibited effective immediately, reducing the potential size and net asset value of the Fund due to shareholder redemptions. Existing shareholders can still reinvest dividends, redeem shares, or exchange shares into other Nationwide Funds without incurring additional charges until the liquidation date. On the Liquidation Date, the Fund will distribute all assets in cash proportionally to its shareholders, and any unexchanged shares will be redeemed. Shares held directly in IRA accounts will be reinvested in Investor Shares of the Nationwide Government Money Market Fund unless instructions are given prior to the liquidation. This liquidation is a taxable event for shareholders. Shareholders are advised to consult their tax advisors regarding potential tax implications.

Form Type: 497

Filing Date: 2025-06-11

Corporate Action: Liquidation

Type: New

Accession Number: 000168035925000443

Filing Summary: On June 10, 2025, the Board of Trustees of Nationwide Mutual Funds approved a proposal to liquidate the Nationwide Janus Henderson Overseas Fund, a series of the Trust. This liquidation is scheduled to occur on or about August 15, 2025. Until the Liquidation Date, the Fund will hold cash and cash equivalents as a defensive measure and will begin selling its portfolio holdings. New investments in the Fund will no longer be accepted immediately, except for certain reinvestments. Existing shareholders can continue to reinvest dividends or redeem shares without incurring additional charges, but they will bear the costs associated with the liquidation. A reserve account may be established to cover liquidation expenses, impacting redemption proceeds. On the Liquidation Date, shareholders will receive a liquidating distribution in cash, and shares will be canceled. The liquidation will generally be a taxable event. Investors in an IRA should contact Nationwide prior to the Liquidation Date for instructions on their liquidation proceeds.

Form Type: 497K

Filing Date: 2025-06-11

Corporate Action: Liquidation

Type: New

Accession Number: 000168035925000449

Filing Summary: On June 10, 2025, the Board of Trustees of Nationwide Mutual Funds approved the liquidation of the Nationwide Janus Henderson Overseas Fund, effective on or about August 15, 2025. The Fund will implement a Board-approved Plan of Liquidation and Dissolution, allowing it to hold cash and cash equivalents temporarily to preserve value as it begins to sell its portfolio holdings for cash and other short-term securities. New account requests, exchanges, and purchase orders for the Fund's shares are immediately stopped, apart from existing qualified retirement plans or funds-of-funds. The liquidation is expected to reduce the Fund's net asset value and size due to shareholder redemptions. Shareholders can continue certain transactions until the Liquidation Date, but must redeem or exchange shares by close of business the day before to avoid receiving liquidating distributions. The liquidation will have tax implications, and shareholders should consider consulting their tax advisors. Reserve accounts for liquidation expenses may affect redemption proceeds.

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.