UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
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JANUS INVESTMENT FUND
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
151 Detroit Street, Denver, Colorado 80206-4805
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
303-333-3863
(Registrant’s Telephone No., including Area Code)
Stephanie Grauerholz-Lofton — 151 Detroit Street, Denver, Colorado 80206-4805
(Name and Address of Agent for Service)
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SEC 1913 (04-05)
Form of Reminder Letter
Janus Global Research Fund
Urgent Request
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR VOTE TODAY!
Dear Shareholder:
We recently sent proxy materials regarding the Special Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for March 8, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Mountain time. To date, our records indicate that we have not yet received your vote. If you have already voted, please disregard this notice and thank you.
For the reasons set forth in the proxy materials, the Board of Trustees recommends that you vote “FOR” the proposal. Your vote is important no matter how many shares you own.We urge you to act promptly in order to allow us to obtain a sufficient number of votes to hold the meeting and avoid the cost of additional solicitation.
If you should have any questions regarding the proposal, or need duplicate proxy materials, please contact Computershare Fund Services at 1-866-492-0863. Representatives are available Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. and Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern time. A copy of the proxy statement is also available on Computershare’s website at www.proxy-direct.com/jan-24029.
For your convenience, please utilize any of the following methods to submit your vote:
1. By Internet.
Log on to the website noted on your proxy card(s) or voting instruction form, enter the control number printed on the voting card(s), and follow the simple online instructions.
2. By Touch-Tone Phone.
Call the toll-free number found on your voting card(s) or voting instruction form, and follow the simple instructions.
3. By Speaking to a Proxy Specialist.
Call 1-866-492-0863 to speak to a live proxy specialist. We can answer your questions and record your vote.
4. By Mail.
Simply return your signed and dated voting card(s) or proxy instruction form in the envelope provided.However, please try to utilize one of the options above to vote your shares, so your vote can be received in time for the meeting.
5. Attend the Special Meeting of Shareholders on March 8, 2013.
YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT. PLEASE VOTE YOUR SHARES TODAY!
