Kinetics Water Infrastructure Fund
Draft Solicitation Script
Meeting Date November 16th, 2009
Toll Free Phone # 1-866-586-0652
Hello, is Mr./Ms. ______________ available please?
Hi Mr./Ms. _____________________, my name is ____________________ and I am calling on behalf of the Kinetics Water Infrastructure Fund on a recorded line. Recently we sent you proxy materials for the upcoming Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on November 16th, 2009 and have not received your proxy. Your Fund’s Board of Directors is recommending that you vote in favor of the proposal. Would you like to vote today, and if so, would you like to vote with the recommendations of the board?
For the record, would you please state your full name and mailing address?
Are you authorized to vote on all shares?
Again, my name is ___________________, a proxy voting specialist on behalf of the Kinetics Water Infrastructure Fund. Today’s date is __________________ and the time is ________ Eastern Time.
Mr./Ms. _____________________, I have recorded your [FAVORABLE / AGAINST / ABSTAIN] vote for all of your Kinetics Water Infrastructure Fund accounts and will be sending you a written confirmation for each. If you wish to make any changes you may contact us by calling 1-866-586-0652. Thank you very much for your participation and have a great day/evening.
If Not Received
I can resend the materials to you. Do you have an email address this can be sent to?
(If yes: Type email address in the notes and read it back phonetically to the shareholder) (If not, continue with standard script) Can you please verify your mailing address? (Verify entire address, including street name, number, town, state & zip)
Thank you. You should receive these materials shortly and the materials will inform you of the methods available to you to cast your vote, one of which is to call us back at 1-866-586-0652.
If Not Interested, use rebuttal:
I am sorry for the inconvenience. Please be aware that as a shareholder, your vote is very important. Please fill out and return your proxy card at your earliest convenience. If you would rather not do that, you can always vote via the other methods outlined in the proxy materials. Thank you again for your time today, and have a wonderful day/evening.
ANSWERING MACHINE MESSAGE:
Hello, my name is ____________________ and I am a proxy voting specialist for the Kinetics Water Infrastructure Fund. You should have received proxy material in the mail concerning the Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on November 16th, 2009.
Your participation is very important. To vote over the telephone, call toll-free at 1-866-586-0652 and a proxy voting specialist will assist you with voting your shares. Specialists are available Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM and Saturday 10:00AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time. Voting takes just a few moments and will benefit all shareholders.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
AUTOMATED ANSWERING MACHINE MESSAGE
Hello, this is the Broadridge Proxy Service Center calling with an important message in regards to one of your investments in the Kinetics Water Infrastructure Fund. You should have received proxy material in the mail concerning the Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on November 16th, 2009. To date, we do not have record of your vote.
Your participation is very important. To vote over the telephone, call toll-free at 1-866-586-0652 and a proxy voting specialist will assist you with voting your shares. Specialists are available Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM and Saturday 10:00AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time. Voting takes just a few moments and will benefit all shareholders.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
INBOUND - - CLOSED RECORDING
“Thank you for calling the Broadridge Proxy Services Center for the Kinetics Water Infrastructure Fund. Our offices are now closed. Please call us back during our normal business hours which are, Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time. Thank you.”
INBOUND - CALL IN QUEUE MESSAGE
“Thank you for calling the Broadridge Proxy Services Center for the Kinetics Water Infrastructure Fund. Our proxy specialists are currently assisting other shareholders. Your call is important to us. Please continue to hold and your call will be answered in the order in which it was received.”
END OF CAMPAIGN MESSAGE
“Thank you for calling the Broadridge Proxy Services Center for the Kinetics Water Infrastructure Fund. The Shareholder meeting has been held and as a result, this toll free number is no longer in service for proxy related shareholder calls. If you have questions about your Kinetics Water Infrastructure Fund, please contact your Financial Advisor or call the Kinetics Water Infrastructure Fund at 1-800-930-3828. Thank you for investing with the Kinetics Water Infrastructure Fund."