Mackenzie Financial Corp. today scheduled a special meeting of investors in Mackenzie Focus America Class.

The purpose of the meeting is vote on a proposed merger of the fund into Mackenzie Universal U.S. Blue Chip Class. The meeting will be held on September 19 at Mackenzie’s head office in Toronto.

The merger is conditional upon investor approval. Full details about the proposed merger will be outlined in a Management Information Circular and Proxy that will be sent on or about August 29.

The merger is expected to be effective September 26.