| SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION | |||
| Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(A) | |||
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| / X / | Soliciting Material Pursuant to § 240.14a-12. | ||
| TH LEE, PUTNAM INVESTMENT TRUST | |||
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Hi, my name is ______________ and this is a courtesy call from MIS. I am a proxy representative on behalf of theTH Lee, Putnam Emerging Opportunities Portfolio. Is (shareholder name) available?
When correct shareholder comes on the line:
Hello. My name is ______________. May I please speak with ______________?
I’m calling regarding your current investment in theTH Lee, Putnam Emerging Opportunities Portfolio. We sent you a proxy card to register your vote for the shareholder meeting scheduled for May 15, 2007 and haven’t received it back, so we’re calling to ask if you would like to vote along with the recommendations of the Board?
If the shareholder answers:
Hi Mr./Ms. ______________ , I am calling from MIS because you are a shareholder ofTH Lee, Putnam Emerging Opportunities Portfolio. Recently, you were mailed proxy materials for the upcoming special meeting of Shareholders scheduled for May 15, 2007.
If Not Received:
I can resend the voting materials to you. You should receive them within 3 to 5 business days. Once received and reviewed, there are several options for you to place your vote. You may vote by mail by completing the card, signing and dating it and then mailing it back in the prepaid envelope, use the automated phone system, the number is 1-888-221-0697 or vote online at www.proxyweb.com. You may also call us directly at 1-877-777-3280 or if you would like, we can schedule a call back for a later date.
IF NO (regarding re-mailing):
Mr./Ms. ______________ may I please verify your mailing address so I may send you another copy of the materials?
Verify address and make any changes.
The new package will be mailed out in the next 24 hours and you should receive it within 3-5 business days.
Mr./Ms. ______________ would you like me to schedule a call back in a few days after you have had a chance to review the materials? We will give you a call within a week once you have had time to review the materials. Thank you for your time and have a great day/evening.
If Received:
Have you had a chance to review the materials and are there any questions I can answer for you?
If you have no further questions, would you like to take this opportunity to place your vote with me now over the phone?
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If Shares were sold After Record Date:
Since you were a shareholder on the date of record, which was March 22, 2007 you are still entitled to cast your vote. If you would like, I can go over the proxy materials with you now and assist you in placing your vote.
IF YES HOUSEHOLD:
The process will only take a few moments.
1. I will introduce myself again and give the date and time.
2. I will then ask your permission to record your vote.
3. At that point, I will ask you to verify your full name and mailing address, city, state and zip code to confirm ownership of your account.
May I take your vote now?
Thank you, for your protection this phone call will be recorded.
My name is ______________ from MIS, on behalf ofTH Lee, Putnam Emerging Opportunities Portfolio.
Today’s date is and the time is E.T.
Mr./Ms. ______________ do I have your permission to record your vote?
For the record, would you please state your full name and full mailing address?
The Board of Trustees has unanimously approved the proposal as set forth in the material you received and recommends a favorable vote for this proposal. Do you wish to support the Board’s recommendation for each of your accounts?
IF YES CORPORATE:
This process will only take a few moments.
1.I will introduce myself again and give the date and time.
2.I will ask your permission to record your vote.
3.Then I will ask you to verify your full name and your company’s full mailing address, city, state, and zip code.
4.Finally I will ask you to confirm that you are authorized to vote on this account.
May I take your vote now?
Thank you, for your protection this phone call will be recorded.
My name is ______________ from MIS, on behalf ofTH Lee, Putnam Emerging Opportunities Portfolio.
Today is ______________ and the time ______________ is E.T.
Mr./Ms. ______________ do I have your permission to record your vote?
For the record, would you please state your full name and company mailing address?
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Are you authorized to vote these shares?
The Board of Trustees has unanimously approved the proposal as set forth in the material you received and recommends a favorable vote for this proposal. Do you wish to support the Board’s recommendation for each of your accounts?
For Favorable Vote:
Mr./Ms. ______________ I have recorded your vote as follows, for all of yourTH Lee, Putnam Emerging Opportunities Portfolio accounts you are voting the Board’s recommendation in favor of the proposal as set forth in the proxy materials you received, is that correct?
For Non-Favorable Vote:
Mr./Ms. ______________ I have recorded your vote as follows, for all of yourTH Lee, Putnam Emerging Opportunities Portfolioaccounts you are voting against the proposal as set forth in the proxy materials you received, is that correct?
For Abstentions:
Mr./Ms. ______________ I have recorded your vote as follows, for all of yourTH Lee, Putnam Emerging Opportunities Portfolioaccounts you are abstaining on the proposal as set forth in the proxy materials you received, is that correct?
Record all votes as shareholder requests and confirm by reading back their choices.
We will mail you a written confirmation of your vote. If we have not recorded your information correctly or if you wish to change your vote, please call 1-877-777-3280 to let us know. Also, please be aware that your vote cannot be changed with us by phone after May 14th, 2007 at 9pm E.T. Thank you very much for your participation and have a great day/evening.
If Not Interested:
Sorry for the inconvenience today. Please be aware that as a shareholder, your vote is important. Please fill out your proxy card at your earliest convenience, sign it, date it and mail it back in the prepaid envelope. If you would rather not do that, you can always vote over the phone with an automated system at 1-888-221-0697 or on the Internet at www.proxyweb.com. The only thing you will need is the control number on your proxy card, which is the shaded number on your proxy card. Thank you again for your time today, and have a wonderful day/evening.
IF YES:
Thank you very much Sir/Madame, we will give you a call back at your convenience on ______________ at ______________ o’clock your time. Should you have any further questions prior to our call back, please feel free to call MIS at 1-877-777-3280. Thank you for your time and have a great day/evening.
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IF NO:
Sorry for the inconvenience today, but we would like to ensure you, that as a shareholder, your vote is important. Please vote your shares by filling out the proxy card, signing and dating it or if you would like to vote by phone, you may do so by calling us at 1-877-777-3280 an automated system at 1-888-221-0697. You can also go on the Internet and vote there at www.proxyweb.com. Please understand that you have the opportunity to vote on this important proposal. Thank you for your time and participation today and have a good day/evening.
ANSWERING MACHINE MESSAGE:
Hello, my name is ______________ and I am a proxy representative for ADP, on behalf ofTH Lee, Putnam Emerging Opportunities Portfoliowith which you are a shareholder. You should have received materials in the mail recently concerning the Special meeting of Shareholders scheduled for May 15, 2007.
Your vote is very important. You can provide your vote quickly and easily by touchtone phone, Internet or by mail. Your proxy card has all of the details or you may call us toll free at 1-877-777-3280 to answer any questions you may have and also to cast your vote directly over the phone.
Thank you in advance for your time and have a great day/evening.
INBOUND - CLOSED RECORDING
Thank you for calling theTH Lee, Putnam Emerging Opportunities Portfoliomeeting line. Our offices are now closed. Please call us back during our normal business hours – which are, Monday through Friday, 9:30AM – 9:00PM and Saturday 10:00AM – 6:00PM E.T. Thank you and have a nice day.
INBOUND - CALL IN QUEUE MESSAGE
Thank you for calling theTH Lee, Putnam Emerging Opportunities Portfoliomeeting line. All of our representatives 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.
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END OF CAMPAIGN MESSAGE
"Thank you for calling theTH Lee, Putnam Emerging Opportunities PortfolioProxy Client Service Center. The Shareholder meeting scheduled for May 15, 2007 was held successfully and all proposals were passed favorably. As a result, this toll free number is no longer in service for proxy related shareholder calls. If you have questions about yourTH Lee, Putnam Emerging Opportunities Portfolio,please contact your Financial Advisor or call 1-800-225-1581. Thank you for investing with theTH Lee, Putnam Emerging Opportunities Portfolio.”
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