UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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| ¨ | Definitive proxy statement |
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Columbia Funds Series Trust
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
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Columbia Funds Series Trust
Columbia Marsico Growth Fund
Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund
Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund
SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
October 22, 2007
We recently distributed proxy materials relating to a special meeting of shareholders of Columbia Marsico Growth Fund, Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund and Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund, each a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust, scheduled forOctober 22, 2007, at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time.Your vote for this important meeting has not yet been received.
We encourage you to utilize one of the following options today to record your vote:
| 1. | By Phone:You may cast your vote by telephone by calling the toll-free number and entering the Control Number printed on the Proxy Ballot. |
| 2. | By Internet:You may cast your vote on line by logging on to the Internet address printed on the enclosed Proxy Ballot, entering the Control Number printed on the Proxy Ballot and following the instructions on the Web site. |
| 3. | By Mail:If you prefer to vote by mail, please complete the Proxy Ballot and return it in the enclosed postage-paid envelope. |
Remember, your vote counts. Please vote today.
If you have any questions regarding the proposal, please call Computershare Fund Services, your Fund’s proxy agent, at866.432.4864. Representatives are available Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. and Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.
Your vote will help reduce the need for additional solicitation efforts or costly meeting adjournments. As the special meeting approaches, certain shareholders of each Fund may receive a telephone call from a representative of Computershare Fund Services if their votes have not yet been received.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
