UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Call Script/Talking Points for Bank of New York Mellon
I’m calling to let you know that US iShares Funds is in the middle of an important shareholder proxy solicitation effort and they have not yet received your vote.
• | Have you received the proxy materials? |
• | If they have not received the materials, ask them to confirm an email where we can send a proxy card. |
• | Would you like to participate in the vote? |
• | Please contact proxy solicitor, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc., at1-866-450-8471. Representatives are available Monday through Friday 9:30 AM to 12:00 Midnight (EST), and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM (EST). |
• | Mail, automated telephone, or internet, as further detailed on each proxy card. |
Dear iShares Shareholder,
The iShares Funds recently contacted you regarding a Special Meeting of Shareholders (to approve a new investment advisory agreement for all iShares Funds and to approve a change in the classification of the investment objective for certain iShares Funds.
We have not yet received your vote.
Shareholder action is required to approve a new investment advisory agreement for each iShares Fund to ensure that each iShares Fund continues to operate without interruption. We urge you to vote as soon as possible in order for your iShares Fund(s) to obtain a sufficient number of votes.
Three independent entities recommend thatshareholders vote in favor of the two proposals:
• | TheBoards of Directors/Trustees of the iShares Funds, which are over 75% independent and oversee the iShares Funds on behalf of shareholders. |
• | RiskMetrics Group’s ISS Governance Services Unit andGlass-Lewis & Co., two independent proxy advisory firms. |
To vote your shares, please call1-866-450-8471. Representatives are available Monday through Friday 9:30 AM to 12:00 Midnight (EST), and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM (EST). If you have any questions regarding your account or iShares holdings, please call your Bank of New York Mellon Representative. Thank you for your prompt attention to this important matter.
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