D.F. King & Co., Inc.
Telephone Script
Nicholas-Applegate Growth Equity Fund
Introduction
Hello, Mr./Ms. (Shareholder). My name is ___________, calling from D.F. King & Co., on behalf of Nicholas-Applegate Growth Equity Fund.I’m calling tofollow-up on Nicholas-Applegate Growth Equity Fund’srecent distribution of proxy materials.
Mr. /Ms________, this conversation is being recorded for quality control purposes.
Have you received the materials for theNicholas-Applegate Growth Equity Fund’s Special Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for February 27, 2009?
IF NO– Then help the shareholder obtain the material he/she requires. If a NOBO, give him/her the 800# and have them call back when they receive the material. If registered, we will send the materials directly. In either case, make sure the address is correct, make any necessary corrections, and code the disposition as “14” or “15”.
IF YES – The Fund’s Board is asking you to consider a proposal to approvean Agreement and Plan of Reorganizationas set forth in the proxy statement dated January 19,2008.The Fund’s Board of Directors recommends that you vote in favor of this proposal. For your convenience, I can record your vote over the telephone right now. Will that be okay?
IF YES - Do you have any questions before we proceed?
Take time to answer all questions carefully. Do not give advice. Remind the shareholder that the fund’s Board has recommended that he/she vote in favor of the proposal. Questions should only be addressed by referring to the proxy statement and reading the appropriate sections.
Good, Let’s proceed. Your vote will be recorded. I will ask you for your full name and address of record and ask you to confirm that you have received the Fund’s proxy materials and have authority to vote the shares. You will be mailed a letter confirming your vote which will provide instructions should you later decide to change your vote.
IF NO – Do you have any questions that I may answer?
Take time to answer all questions carefully. Do not give advice. Remind the shareholder that the fund’s Board has recommended that he/she vote in favor of the proposal. Most questions can be addressed by referring to the proxy statement and reading the appropriate sections.
Your vote is important. Please vote by signing, dating and promptly mailing your proxy card in the envelope provided. If you prefer, you can also vote by internet or touch-tone telephone. Simply follow the easy instructions sent with your proxy materials.
Begin the Vote
My name is __________, calling from D.F. King & Co. on behalf of Nicholas-Applegate Growth Equity Fund. Today’s date is __________ and the time is __________.
May I please have your full name as your account is registered? (If shareholder is an entity: May I please have the name of your entity, and your name and title) Please confirm that you are authorized to direct the voting of these Nicholas-Applegate Growth Equity Fund’s shares?
May I please have your address of record?
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Have you received the Fund’s Proxy materials for its February 27th Shareholder Meeting?
If the shareholder answers “no” offer to take their name and address and mail the proxy statement.
Actual Voting
The Fund’s Board is asking you to consider a proposal to approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, Proposal #1 as listed in your proxy, and it recommends a vote FOR the proposal. Would you like to vote all of your shares as recommended by the Board in favor of this proposal?
If you are required to read the proposal individually, end each proposal by saying,“The Board recommends that you vote in favor. How would you like to vote?” The valid responses are
F = For proposal.
A = Against proposal.
B = Abstain.
Closing
I have recorded your vote(s). You have voted For/Against/Abstain Proposal #1.Is that correct? Great. D.F. King will submit your voting instructions to Nicholas-Applegate Growth Equity Fund as your voting agent. In the next 72 hours, we will mail you a letter confirming your vote. If you wish to change your vote for any reason, please call us at the phone number listed in the letter or follow the instructions in your proxy statement. Thank you for your time, and good bye.
Answering Machine Message
Hello, I’m calling regarding your investment in Nicholas-Applegate Growth Equity Fund. You should have recently received proxy materials in the mail concerning the Fund’s February 27, 2008 Special Meeting of Shareholders.
Your vote is important. Please sign, date and promptly mail your proxy in the postage-paid envelope provided.
Internet or touch-tone telephone voting also is available. Please follow the instructions included with your proxy materials.
If you have any questions, require assistance or need new proxy materials, please call D.F. King, which is assisting your Fund, at 1-800-431-9642.
Thank you.
