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Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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CENTRE FUNDS
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MUTUAL FUND SERVICES
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Centre American Select Equity Fund
Dear Shareholder:
As a shareholder of Centre American Select Equity Fund, you are an important part of the decisions made regarding the fund. We are requesting your prompt response pertaining to an important matter. We need to hear from you no later than February 27, 2023 to ensure your voice is heard on this matter.
It is very important that we speak to you regarding this matter. Please contact us toll-free at (800) 967-5079 between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday or 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday. At the time of the call, please reference the Investor ID listed below.
INVESTOR PROFILE:
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| Shares owned: | Household ID: |
There is no confidential information required and the call will only take a few moments of your time. Please contact us as soon as possible.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Mutual Fund Services
OFFICIAL BUSINESS This is not a scam, fraud or scheme. This document relates to an investment you own in the Centre American Select Equity Fund.
MUTUAL FUND SERVICES
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Centre Global Infrastructure Fund
Dear Shareholder:
As a shareholder of Centre Global Infrastructure Fund, you are an important part of the decisions made regarding the fund. We are requesting your prompt response pertaining to an important matter. We need to hear from you no later than February 27, 2023 to ensure your voice is heard on this matter.
It is very important that we speak to you regarding this matter. Please contact us toll-free at (800) 967-5079 between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday or 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday. At the time of the call, please reference the Investor ID listed below.
INVESTOR PROFILE:
| Investor ID: | Security ID: |
| Shares owned: | Household ID: |
There is no confidential information required and the call will only take a few moments of your time. Please contact us as soon as possible.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Mutual Fund Services
OFFICIAL BUSINESS This is not a scam, fraud or scheme. This document relates to an investment you own in the Centre Global Infrastructure Fund.
| | Centre Funds 48 Wall Street, Suite 1100 New York, New York 10005 www.centrefunds.com |
January 26, 2023
Dear Valued Shareholder:
As a shareholder of Centre American Select Equity Fund (the “Equity Fund”), you should have recently received in the mail important proxy voting material requesting your vote on the following Proposal:
| 1. | To approve a new investment advisory agreement (the “New Agreement”) between the Trust, on behalf of the Equity Fund and Centre Asset Management, LLC, (“Centre”), the Fund’s current investment adviser. |
According to our records, we have not yet received your proxy vote. If the Equity Fund does not receive sufficient votes to pass the proposal as detailed in the proxy materials previously mailed to you, we may occasionally call shareholders to encourage them to vote. We’d greatly appreciate your vote on this important proposal.
Voting is easy and fast. You can vote your proxy using one of the options below:
| ● | Online: Visit the website indicated on the proxy card. |
| ● | Phone: Call (877) 732-3618 Ext. 12. You can speak to a live operator if you need assistance. |
| ● | Mail: Sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided. |
By casting your proxy vote now, you will ensure that your shares are represented and that we will not need to contact you further relating to this issue.
Shareholders will vote on the proposal at the Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on February 28, 2023. Detailed information about the Special Meeting of Shareholders and the proposal can be found in the proxy statement, or online at:
https://vote.proxyonline.com/CentreFunds/docs/SpecialMeeting2023.pdf
If you have any questions about the proposal, you may contact your financial advisor or AST Fund Solutions at (877) 732-3618 Ext. 12.
Sincerely,
James A. Abate
President and Trustee
Centre Funds
Enclosure
| Centre Funds 48 Wall Street, Suite 1100 New York, New York 10005 www.centrefunds.com |
January 24, 2023
Dear Valued Shareholder:
As a shareholder of Centre Global Infrastructure Fund (the “Infrastructure Fund”), you should have recently received in the mail important proxy voting material requesting your vote on the following Proposal:
| 1. | To approve a new investment advisory agreement (the “New Agreement”) between the Trust, on behalf of the Infrastructure Fund and Centre Asset Management, LLC, (“Centre”), the Fund’s current investment adviser. |
According to our records, we have not yet received your proxy vote. If the Infrastructure Fund does not receive sufficient votes to pass the proposal as detailed in the proxy materials previously mailed to you, we may occasionally call shareholders to encourage them to vote. We’d greatly appreciate your vote on this important proposal.
Voting is easy and fast. You can vote your proxy using one of the options below:
| ● | Online: Visit the website indicated on the proxy card. |
| ● | Phone: Call (877) 732-3618 Ext. 12. You can speak to a live operator if you need assistance. |
| ● | Mail: Sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided. |
By casting your proxy vote now, you will ensure that your shares are represented and that we will not need to contact you further relating to this issue.
Shareholders will vote on the proposal at the Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on February 28, 2023. Detailed information about the Special Meeting of Shareholders and the proposal can be found in the proxy statement, or online at:
https://vote.proxyonline.com/CentreFunds/docs/SpecialMeeting2023.pdf
If you have any questions about the proposal, you may contact your financial advisor or AST Fund Solutions at (877) 732-3618 Ext. 12.
Sincerely,
James A. Abate
President and Trustee
Centre Funds
Enclosure
| | Centre Funds 48 Wall Street, Suite 1100 New York, New York 10005 www.centrefunds.com |
January 26, 2023
Dear Valued Shareholder:
As a shareholder of Centre American Select Equity Fund (the “Equity Fund”), you should have recently received in the mail important proxy voting material requesting your vote on the following Proposal:
| 1. | To approve a new investment advisory agreement (the “New Agreement”) between the Trust, on behalf of the Equity Fund and Centre Asset Management, LLC, (“Centre”), the Fund’s current investment adviser. |
According to our records, we have not yet received your proxy vote. If the Equity Fund does not receive sufficient votes to pass the proposal as detailed in the proxy materials previously mailed to you, we may occasionally call shareholders to encourage them to vote. We’d greatly appreciate your vote on this important proposal.
Voting is easy and fast. You can vote your proxy using one of the options below:
| ● | Online: Visit the website indicated on the proxy card. |
| ● | Phone: Call (800) 967-5079. You can speak to a live operator if you need assistance. |
| ● | Mail: Sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided. |
By casting your proxy vote now, you will ensure that your shares are represented and that we will not need to contact you further relating to this issue.
Shareholders will vote on the proposal at the Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on February 28, 2023. Detailed information about the Special Meeting of Shareholders and the proposal can be found in the proxy statement, or online at:
https://vote.proxyonline.com/CentreFunds/docs/SpecialMeeting2023.pdf
If you have any questions about the proposal, you may contact your financial advisor or AST Fund Solutions at (800) 967-5079.
Sincerely,
James A. Abate
President and Trustee
Centre Funds
Enclosure
| | Centre Funds 48 Wall Street, Suite 1100 New York, New York 10005 www.centrefunds.com |
January 24, 2023
Dear Valued Shareholder:
As a shareholder of Centre Global Infrastructure Fund (the “Infrastructure Fund”), you should have recently received in the mail important proxy voting material requesting your vote on the following Proposal:
| 1. | To approve a new investment advisory agreement (the “New Agreement”) between the Trust, on behalf of the Infrastructure Fund and Centre Asset Management, LLC, (“Centre”), the Fund’s current investment adviser. |
According to our records, we have not yet received your proxy vote. If the Infrastructure Fund does not receive sufficient votes to pass the proposal as detailed in the proxy materials previously mailed to you, we may occasionally call shareholders to encourage them to vote. We’d greatly appreciate your vote on this important proposal.
Voting is easy and fast. You can vote your proxy using one of the options below:
| ● | Online: Visit the website indicated on the proxy card. |
| ● | Phone: Call (800) 967-5079. You can speak to a live operator if you need assistance. |
| ● | Mail: Sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided. |
By casting your proxy vote now, you will ensure that your shares are represented and that we will not need to contact you further relating to this issue.
Shareholders will vote on the proposal at the Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on February 28, 2023. Detailed information about the Special Meeting of Shareholders and the proposal can be found in the proxy statement, or online at:
https://vote.proxyonline.com/CentreFunds/docs/SpecialMeeting2023.pdf
If you have any questions about the proposal, you may contact your financial advisor or AST Fund Solutions at (800) 967-5079.
Sincerely,
James A. Abate
President and Trustee
Centre Funds
Enclosure