Exhibit 99.17(a)
PROXY TABULATOR |
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[ADDRESS] [CITY, STATE ZIP CODE]
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| VOTE BY PHONE · Read the Combined Proxy · Call toll-free [Phone #] · Follow the recorded instructions · Do not return this paper ballot
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| VOTE ON THE INTERNET · Read the Combined Proxy · Log on to [Website address] · Follow the on-screen instructions · Do not return this paper ballot
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| VOTE BY MAIL · Read the Combined Proxy · Check the appropriate boxes on reverse · Sign and date proxy card · Return promptly in the enclosed envelope |
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NATIONWIDE MUTUAL FUNDS
| SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS |
| PROXY SOLICITED BY THE TRUSTEES |
The undersigned, revoking previous proxies, hereby appoint(s) [ ], [ ], [ ], or any one of them, attorneys, with full power of substitution, to vote all shares of the Fund(s) of Nationwide Mutual Funds (the “Trust”), as indicated above, which the undersigned is entitled to vote at a Special Meeting of Shareholders of the Trust to be held at 1200 River Road, Suite 1000, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428, on [ , , 2008], at 9:00 a.m., Eastern time, and at any adjournments thereof. All powers may be exercised by two or more of said proxy holders or substitutes voting or acting or, if only one votes and acts, then by that one. This proxy shall be voted on the proposal described in the Combined Proxy Statement/Prospectus as specified on the reverse side.Receipt of the Notice of Special Meeting of Shareholders and the accompanying Combined Proxy Statement/Prospectus is hereby acknowledged.
| PLEASE SIGN, DATE, AND RETURN PROMPTLY | |
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| IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE |
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| Signature(s) (Title(s), if applicable) (Sign in the Box) | |
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Please fill in box(es) as shown using black or blue ink or number 2 pencil. X
PLEASE DO NOT USE FINE POINT PENS.
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Please refer to the Proxy Statement discussion of the proposal.
IF NO SPECIFICATION IS MADE AND THIS PROXY IS SIGNED AND RETURNED, THE PROXY SHALL BE VOTED FOR THE PROPOSAL.
As to any other matter, said attorneys shall vote in accordance with their best judgment.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
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1. To approve the agreement and plan of reorganization between Nationwide Mutual
Funds on behalf of its funds and the Aberdeen Funds on behalf of its funds.