Voya GLOBAL EQUITY DIVIDEND & PREMIUM OPPORTUNITY FUND
For the period ended May 8, 2026. Filed May 22, 2026.
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May 8, 2026 · Filed May 22, 2026
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Contents
PROXY STATEMENT
Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Scheduled for August 4, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. (MST)
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials
for the Shareholder Meeting to be Held on August 4, 2026
This Proxy Statement and Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders are
available at: www.proxyvote.com/voya
TABLE OF CONTENTS
| Introduction | 1 |
|---|---|
| Why did you send me this booklet? | 1 |
| What proposal will be considered at the Annual Meeting? | 1 |
| Who is eligible to vote? | 1 |
| How do I vote? | 1 |
| How do I attend the virtual Annual Meeting? | 2 |
| When will the Annual Meeting be held? | 3 |
| How can I obtain more information about each Fund? | 3 |
| Who are the service providers to each Fund? | 3 |
| Proposal One – Election of the 2026 Nominees | 5 |
| What is Proposal One? | 5 |
| Who are the 2026 Nominees and what are their qualifications? | 6 |
| Who are the Trustees? | 7 |
| How long will the Trustees serve on the Board? | 7 |
| What is the required vote? | 8 |
| What is the Board’s recommendation? | 8 |
| Further Information about the Trustees and Officers | 9 |
| General Information about the Proxy Statement | 17 |
| Who is asking for my vote? | 17 |
| How is my proxy being solicited? | 17 |
| What happens to my proxy once I submit it? | 17 |
| Can I revoke my proxy after I submit it? | 17 |
| How will my shares be voted? | 17 |
| How will the meeting be conducted? | 17 |
| How many shares are outstanding? | 18 |
| Section 16(a) Reports | 19 |
| Shareholder Communications with the Board | 19 |
| What is the deadline to submit a proposal for the 2027 Annual Meeting? | 19 |
| Who are each Fund’s independent public accountants? | 19 |
| Why did my household only receive one copy of this Proxy Statement? | 20 |
| Who pays for this proxy solicitation? | 20 |
| Appendix A: 2026 Nominees | 22 |
| Appendix B: Current Trustees Not Standing For Election | 26 |
| Appendix C: Trustee Compensation Table | 29 |
| Appendix D: Shares Owned by Trustees | 30 |
| Appendix E: Officers | 31 |
| Appendix F: Shares Outstanding | 38 |
| Appendix G: 5 Percent Beneficial Ownership | 39 |
| Appendix H: Fees Paid to the Independent Registered Public Accountants | 40 |
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