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| UNITED STATES |
| SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION |
| WASHINGTON, DC 20549 |
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| PUTNAM ASSET ALLOCATION FUNDS |
| PUTNAM CALIFORNIA TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND |
| PUTNAM CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES FUND |
| PUTNAM DIVERSIFIED INCOME TRUST |
| PUTNAM ETF TRUST |
| PUTNAM FOCUSED INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND |
| PUTNAM FUNDS TRUST |
| GEORGE PUTNAM BALANCED FUND |
| PUTNAM GLOBAL HEALTH CARE FUND |
| PUTNAM GLOBAL INCOME TRUST |
| PUTNAM HIGH YIELD FUND |
| PUTNAM INCOME FUND |
| PUTNAM INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND |
| PUTNAM INVESTMENT FUNDS |
| PUTNAM LARGE CAP VALUE FUND |
| PUTNAM MASSACHUSETTS TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND |
| PUTNAM MINNESOTA TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND |
| PUTNAM MONEY MARKET FUND |
| PUTNAM MORTGAGE SECURITIES FUND |
| PUTNAM NEW JERSEY TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND |
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| PUTNAM NEW YORK TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND |
| PUTNAM OHIO TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND |
| PUTNAM PENNSYLVANIA TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND |
| PUTNAM SUSTAINABLE LEADERS FUND |
| PUTNAM TARGET DATE FUNDS |
| PUTNAM TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND |
| PUTNAM TAX-FREE INCOME TRUST |
| PUTNAM VARIABLE TRUST |
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October 2023
URGENT: YOUR VOTE IS CRITICAL
Re: Your investment in one or more of The Putnam Funds
Dear Shareholder:
Your vote is needed on an important matter involving your investment in The Putnam Funds. We recently notified you, as a shareholder of record in one or more of The Putnam Funds, about a special meeting of shareholders that was scheduled for October 20, 2023. Your shareholder meeting has been adjourned due to insufficient participation. This meeting will instead convene on November 17, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Your vote is important. It is urgent for you to vote as soon as possible. The proposals will determine the future of your Fund(s) and help to avoid disruption in the operation of your Fund(s). Your prompt vote will reduce the need for additional mailings and phone calls.
Vote today using one of three quick and easy methods:
• Visit the website listed on the enclosed proxy card
• Call using the toll-free number listed on the enclosed proxy card
• Sign, date, and mail the enclosed proxy card — use the enclosed postage-paid envelope
Regardless of how many shares you own, your vote is important. We truly appreciate your investment and regret any inconvenience as a result of this process. If you have any questions, please contact our Proxy Solicitor, Broadridge Financial Solutions, at 1-833-501-4818 Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Thank you for your help and support.
Sincerely,
