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Putnam Script
Hello. My name is ______. May I please speak with ________?
I’m calling on a recorded line 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 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 shareholder says they do want to place a vote over the phone:
The Board recommends a vote in favor of the proposal. Would you like to register a vote along with the recommendations of your Board?
If shareholder wants to vote but would like to review proposal:
Read proposal directly from the statement and answer any questions.
The Board recommends a vote in favor of the proposal. Would you like to register a vote along with the recommendations of the Board?
I am recording your vote and will send you a printed confirmation to <address>. Please review your confirmation when you receive it and call1-888-684-2441immediately if your voting instructions are not correctly reflected in your confirmation. For confirmation purposes, may I have the city, state and zip code that we’ll be mailing your confirmation to?
Thank you for your time. Have a nice day/evening.
If shareholder doesn’t want to vote:
I would like to leave you with our toll free number. If you have any questions or would like to vote over the phone, please call1-888-684-24411. When calling, please refer to record # ____ . Our hours of operation are from 9:30am to 10:00pm Eastern Time. Monday through Friday and 10:00am to 6:00pm on Saturday. Thank you for your time. Have a nice day/evening.
If shareholder states they have not received the materials:
I would like to mail you another set of proxy materials. Do you still live at (address)? You should receive your materials within 7 to 10 business days. I would like to leave you with our toll free number. If you have any questions or would like to vote over the phone, please call1-888-684-2441. When calling, please refer to record # ____ . Our hours of operation are from 9:30am to 10:00pm Eastern Time. Monday through Friday and 10:00am to 6:00pm on Saturday. Thank you for your time. Have a nice day/evening.
John A. Hill
TH Lee, Putnam Investment Trust
Chairman of the Trustees
One Post Office Square
Boston, Massachusetts 02109
TH Lee, Putnam Emerging Opportunities Portfolio
There is still time to vote on the issues that affect your fund!
Dear Shareholder:
In September, we mailed you a proxy statement requesting your vote on the proposed liquidation of your fund,TH Lee, Putnam Emerging Opportunities Portfolio.Our records show that we have not yet received your completed ballot.
We have included another copy of the ballot and a postage-paid return envelope for your convenience. Your vote on this matter is important — and action on your part saves your fund money. If you have already voted, please ignore this letter, and thank you for your vote. If you have any questions about the proposal, please call 1-888-684-2441 or consult your financial representative.
Sincerely,
John A. Hill
Chairman of the Trustees
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