<SEC-DOCUMENT>0000949377-18-000196.txt : 20180810
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000949377-18-000196
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEFA14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20180810
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20180810
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20180810

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ROYCE VALUE TRUST, INC.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000804116
		IRS NUMBER:				133356097
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-04875
		FILM NUMBER:		181008617

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		745 FIFTH AVENUE
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10151
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2123557311

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		745 FIFTH AVENUE
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10151

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	ROYCE VALUE TRUST INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703
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<p align="center"><font face="Times New Roman" size="4"><b>*** Exercise Your <i>Right</i> to Vote ***</b></font><br><font face="Arial" size="2"><b>Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the<br>Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on September 24, 2018.</b></font></p>
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<u><b>Meeting Information</b></u></font></td>
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<td nowrap width="15%" valign="bottom" align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2"><b>Meeting Type:</b></font></td>
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<td valign="bottom" align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2">Annual Meeting</font></td>
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<td nowrap valign="bottom" align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2"><b>For holders
 as of:</b></font></td>
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<td valign="bottom" align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2">July 18, 2018</font></td>
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<b>Date:</b> September 24, 2018<b>&#160;&#160;&#160;Time:</b> 11:00 AM (Eastern Time)</font></td>
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<td valign="bottom" align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2"><b>Location:
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<td colspan="2" valign="bottom" align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2">Royce &#038;
 Associates, LP</font></td>
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<td align="left"><font face="Arial" size="1">&#160;</font></td>
<td colspan="2" valign="bottom" align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2">745 Fifth
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<td align="left"><font face="Arial" size="1">&#160;</font></td>
<td colspan="2" valign="bottom" align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2">New York,
 NY 10151</font></td>
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For directions to attend the meeting and vote in person, please call 1-800-221-4268.</font></td>
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<td valign="bottom" align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2"><i>PROXY TABULATOR</i></font></td>
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<td valign="bottom" align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2"><i>P.O. BOX
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<td valign="bottom" align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2"><i>FARMINGDALE,
 NY 11735</i></font></td>
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<td valign="bottom"><div align="justify"><font face="Arial" size="2">You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the fund named above.</font></div></td>
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<td valign="bottom"><div align="justify"><font face="Arial" size="2">This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of
the more complete proxy materials that are available to
you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at <i>www.proxyvote.com</i> or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).</font></div></td>
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<td valign="bottom"><div align="justify"><font face="Arial" size="2">We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.</font></div></td>
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<td valign="bottom" align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2" color="#ffffff"><b>See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.</b></font></td>
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<p align="center"><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">&#151; <b>Before You Vote</b> &#151;</font><br><font face="Arial" size="2">How to Access
 the Proxy Materials</font></p>
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<b>Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:</b></font></td>
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<td valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2">Proxy Statement</font></td>
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<b>How to View Online:</b></font></td>
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<td valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="justify"><font face="Arial" size="2">Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow &rarr; XXXX XXXX
 XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) and visit: <i>www.proxyvote.com</i>.</font></td>
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<b>How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:</b></font></td>
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<td valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2">If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:</font></td>
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<td style="width: 35%; vertical-align: bottom"><p style="text-indent:100px;"><font face="Arial" size="2">1) <i>BY INTERNET</i>:</font></td>
<td style="vertical-align: bottom; text-align: left"><font face="Arial" size="2">www.proxyvote.com</font></td>
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<td style="vertical-align: bottom; text-align: left"><p style="text-indent:100px;"><font face="Arial" size="2">2) <i>BY TELEPHONE</i>:</font></td>
<td style="vertical-align: bottom; text-align: left"><font face="Arial" size="2">1-800-579-1639</font></td>
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<td style="vertical-align: bottom; text-align: left"><p style="text-indent:100px;"><font face="Arial" size="2">3) <i>BY E-MAIL*</i>:</font></td>
<td style="vertical-align: bottom; text-align: left"><font face="Arial" size="2">sendmaterial@proxyvote.com</font></td>
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<td colspan="2" valign="bottom"><div align="justify"><font face="Arial" size="2">* If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow &rarr; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) in the subject line.</font></div></td>
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<td valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="justify"><font face="Arial" size="2">Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. If you wish to obtain a copy of the Annual Report you may do so by going online to www.roycefunds.com, calling Royce at 1-800-221-4268 or e-mailing a request to funds@roycefunds.com. Please make any request as instructed above on or before September 10, 2018 to facilitate timely delivery.</font></td>
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<p align="center"><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">&#151; <b>How To Vote</b> &#151;</font><br><font face="Arial" size="2">Please Choose One
 of the Following Voting Methods</font></p>
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<td valign="bottom"><div align="justify"><font face="Arial" size="2"><b>Vote
 In Person:</b> Many stockholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares.</font></div></td>
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<td valign="bottom"><div align="justify"><font face="Arial" size="2"><b>Vote
 By Internet:</b> To vote now by Internet, go to <i>www.proxyvote.com</i>. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow &rarr; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) available and follow the instructions.</font></div></td>
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<td valign="bottom"><div align="justify"><font face="Arial" size="2"><b>Vote
 By Mail:</b> You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.</font></div></td>
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<p><font face="Arial" size="2"><b>The Board of Directors of the Fund<br>
recommends a vote FOR the proposal.</b></font></p>
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<td valign="bottom" align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2">1.</font></td>
<td><font face="Arial" size="1">&#160;</font></td>
<td valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2">TO ELECT THE DIRECTOR NOMINEES OF</font></td>
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<td align="left"><font face="Arial" size="1">&#160;</font></td>
<td valign="bottom" colspan="2" align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2">ROYCE VALUE TRUST, INC.</font></td>
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<td align="left"><font face="Arial" size="1">&#160;</font></td>
<td align="left"><font face="Arial" size="1">&#160;</font></td>
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<td width="4%" valign="bottom" align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2">01)</font></td>
<td valign="bottom" align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2">Charles M.
 Royce</font></td>
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<td valign="bottom" align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2">02)</font></td>
<td valign="bottom" align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2">G. Peter O&#146;Brien</font></td>
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<td valign="bottom" align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2">03)</font></td>
<td valign="bottom" align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2">David L. Meister</font></td>
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<td valign="top" align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2">2.</font></td>
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<td valign="top" colspan="2" align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2">THE PROXIES ARE AUTHORIZED TO VOTE UPON SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE ANNUAL MEETING.</font></td>
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