Filed by: American Century Mutual Funds, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended Subject Company: American Century World Mutual Funds, Inc. SEC Registration No.: 333-157039 [ACI LOGO] LIFE SCIENCES FUND AND TECHNOLOGY FUND PROXY PROPOSALS American Century Investments is proposing to combine the Life Sciences fund and the Technology fund into the Growth fund. The funds show limited prospect for future growth. American Century Investments' goal is to focus its resources on other funds in order to provide the best investment products for its investors. The Growth fund was chosen because it provides investors an option with similar investment objectives. Investors in Life Sciences and Technology as of February 20, 2009, are eligible to vote on the proposals and will receive detailed PROXY INFORMATION in early March. After much consideration, the Board of Directors has unanimously voted to recommend that investors approve the proposals. If you are eligible, we encourage you to vote as soon as possible. HOW WILL THE COMBINATION IMPACT ME AS AN INVESTOR? o LOWER FEES - Growth's fees are lower than those of Life Sciences and Technology o ACCOUNT NUMBER - If the proposals pass, the combinations will be effective June 1, 2009, and shortly thereafter you'll receive a confirmation with a new number. WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW? o NON-TAXABLE COMBINATION - The exchange of shares in the reorganization will be tax-free. Your tax basis and holding period for your shares will be unchanged. o SERVICES - Your services will not change and will transfer to your new account. If you have an automatic purchase set up directly with American Century, it will continue through May 15. If the proposals pass, the funds will combine and automatic purchases will resume June 1. AMERICAN CENTURY MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. HAS FILED A PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS WITH THE U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (SEC). INVESTORS ARE URGED TO READ THESE DOCUMENTS BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. YOU CAN OBTAIN THESE DOCUMENTS FREE OF CHARGE AT THE SEC WEB SITE (WWW.SEC.GOV). IN ADDITION, THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS FILED WITH THE SEC BY AMERICAN CENTURY IS AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE BY CALLING 1-866-615-7264. # # # # # # # # # # # # Subject: Upcoming proxy for your Life Sciences or Technology fund(s) BODY: Dear Investor, You'll soon receive a package from us requesting a vote concerning your fund(s).* The package will contain detailed information describing the proposal(s) and instructions on how to cast your vote. You may also REVIEW THE PROPOSALS on our Web site. Your vote counts. We encourage you to vote as soon as possible after receiving the information. Please respond promptly to avoid receiving reminder notices. If you have questions, please CONTACT US. *Only shareholders invested in the Life Sciences and Technology funds on February 20, 2009, will be eligible to vote. AMERICAN CENTURY MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. HAS FILED A PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS WITH THE U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (SEC). INVESTORS ARE URGED TO READ THESE DOCUMENTS BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. YOU CAN OBTAIN THESE DOCUMENTS FREE OF CHARGE AT THE SEC WEB SITE (WWW.SEC.GOV). IN ADDITION, THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS FILED WITH THE SEC BY AMERICAN CENTURY IS AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE BY CALLING 1-866-615-7264. THIS EMAIL INCLUDES INFORMATION ABOUT SERVICES AND PRODUCTS OFFERED BY AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENTS. IF YOU PREFER NOT TO RECEIVE THIS TYPE OF INFORMATION IN THE FUTURE, YOU MAY CHANGE YOUR PREFERENCES AT ANY TIME. PRIVACY POLICY - SECURITY CENTER AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. DISTRIBUTOR 4500 Main St. Kansas City, MO 64111 ©2009 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. # # # # # # # # # # # # Your vote counts! Vote today to avoid reminder notices in the weeks to come. We've made voting easy. After reviewing the enclosed proxy information, vote using one of the following methods. [GRAPHIC OF MOUSE] [GRAPHIC OF TELEPHONE] [GRAPHIC OF ENVELOPE] INTERNET TELEPHONE MAIL - ----------------------------- ------------------------------ --------------------------- 1. Go to: www.proxyweb.com. 1. Call toll-free 1-888- 1. Complete and sign the 221-0697. proxy card. 2. Enter the number that 2. Enter the number that 2. Return the card in the appears in the gray box appears in the gray box postage-paid on the left-hand side on the left-hand side return envelope. of your proxy card. of your proxy card. 3. Follow the instructions 3. Follow the recorded on the site. instructions. Please do not mail the proxy card if you vote by internet or telephone. Thank you for your participation and your continued support of American Century Investments. ©2009 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. CL-CRD-64659 0902 [AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENTS LOGO] # # # # # # # # # # # # [AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENTS LOGO] Dear Investor, The Board of Directors of your American Century Investments® fund(s) is holding a Special Meeting on May 5, 2009. Please review the proxy materials, which outline the proposals impacting your fund(s). CLICK HERE to view the Proxy Statement. CLICK HERE to view the Growth Fund Prospectus. To view the Proxy Statement and Growth Fund Prospectus online you may need Adobe Acrobat Reader. CLICK HERE to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader. A list of your individual accounts appears below. FUND NAME CONTROL NUMBER AMERICAN CENTURY TECHNOLOGY FUND XXXXXXXXXXXXXX AMERICAN CENTURY TECHNOLOGY FUND XXXXXXXXXXXXXX To vote all your accounts as the board recommends, please click on the 'Vote with management' button below. VOTE WITH MANAGEMENT To vote each proposal or account individually, please click on the 'Vote each proposal or account individually' button below. VOTE EACH PROPOSAL OR ACCOUNT INDIVIDUALLY This email includes information about Services and Products offered by American Century Investments. If you prefer not to receive this type of information in the future, you may UNSUBSCRIBE at any time. PRIVACY AND SECURITY POLICY AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC., DISTRIBUTOR 4500 Main St. Kansas City, MO 64111 ©2009 American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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