UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
(Rule 14a-101)
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
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| ¨ | Definitive Proxy Statement. |
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| ¨ | Soliciting Material Pursuant to § 240.14a-12. |
CHESTNUT STREET EXCHANGE FUND
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
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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 behalf of your current investment withChestnut Street Exchange Fund.
You were recently sent proxy materials for the Special Meeting of Shareholders scheduled to take place on October 15, 2014.Have you received this information?
(Pause for response)
If “Yes” or positive response:
If you’re not able to attend the meeting, I can record your voting instructions by phone. You do have the option of voting in any manner, however,your Board of Managing General Partners is unanimously recommending a vote “In Favor” of the proposal.
If “No” or negative response:
I would be happy to review the meeting agenda with you and record your vote by phone. Before I review the proposal with you, please be informed that although you do have the option of voting in any manneryour Board of Managing General Partners is unanimously recommending a vote “In Favor” of the proposal and you may follow their recommendation at this time.
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 accounts you hold in Chestnut Street Exchange Fund before the meeting takes place, would you like us 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.)
What do you mean by vote in any manner?
You may vote “In Favor”, “Against”, or “Abstain”. The Board has recommended a vote “In Favor”.How would you like to vote?
