SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
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Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust
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| EGShares Funds Level Adjournment Script (Adjournment) |
Good(morning, afternoon, evening), my name is(AGENT’S FULL NAME).May I please speak with(SHAREHOLDER’S FULL NAME)?
(Re-Greet If Necessary)
I am calling on a recorded line regarding your current investment with the EGShares Emerging Markets ETFs held in one of your investment accounts.
The reason for my call is to inform you that the Meeting of Shareholders that was to take place on August 12th has been adjourned to August 26th due to a lack of shareholder participation. At this time we are offering shareholders the convenience of casting their proxy votes by phone.
Your Board of Trustees is unanimously recommending a vote “In Favor” of the proposals.
Would you like to vote along with the Board’s recommendation?
(Pause For Response)
(Review Voting Options with Shareholder If Necessary)
If we identify any additional investment accounts that contain more EGShares ETFs before the meeting takes place, would you like to vote those accounts in the same manner as well?
(Pause For Response)
*Confirmation – I am recording your(Recap Voting Instructions).
For confirmation purposes:
| · | Please state your full name.(Pause) |
| · | According to our records, you reside in (city, state, zip code).(Pause) |
| · | To ensure that we have the correct address for the written confirmation, please state your street address.(Pause) |
Thank you. You will receive written confirmation of this vote within 3 to 5 business days. Upon receipt, please review and retain for your records. If you should have any questions please call the toll free number listed on this confirmation. Mr. /Ms. ___________, your vote is important and your time is greatly appreciated. Thank you and have a good(morning, afternoon, evening.)
| FOR INTERNAL DISTRIBUTION ONLY | Updated 8-12-16 |
EGShares Funds Adjournment Machine Script
Hello.
I am calling on behalf of EGA, which manages an Emerging Markets ETF, currently held in one of your investment accounts.
As a shareholder in the fund, you are being asked to consider and vote on important matters. The meeting of shareholders has been adjourned due to a lack of shareholder participation and is now scheduled to take place on August 26, 2016. As of today, your vote has not been registered.
Please contact us as soon as possible at 1-800-622-1569 Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00am and 11:00pm Eastern Time.This is not a sales call.
Your vote is very important. Thank you and have a Good Day.
