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UNITED STATES
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SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Your response is urgently needed.
Dear Valued Shareholder:
I am writing to ask for your help with a fund proxy solicitation that has been underway for the past few weeks. You are an important shareholder of record in Virtus Rampart Enhanced Core Equity Fund. As of today, the fund’s proxy process cannot move forward because not enough shareholders have submitted their votes.
You are eligible to vote since you owned shares in this fund as of the record date, and your vote is critical. The shareholder meeting is scheduled for Friday, August 28, 2020. Your immediate participation is needed.
Please help us by voting. There are three quick and easy ways to vote:
Speak with a proxy specialist: You may quickly cast your vote by speaking with a proxy specialist, who can also any questions you may have about the proposals in question. Call toll free at 1-866-620-7698.
Vote online: You may cast your vote by logging onto the internet address on your proxy ballot(s) and then following the instructions on the website. www.proxyvote.com
Vote by touch-tone phone: You may cast your vote by calling the toll-free number found on the proxy ballot(s) that you received.
I would be extremely thankful for your help with this important initiative. If you have any questions, please call 866-620-7698. We appreciate your investment in the Virtus Funds. Thank you again for your help and support.
Sincerely,
| /s/ George R. Aylward | |
| George R. Aylward | |
| President, Virtus Funds | |
VRECEF NOBO_REG Priority
Your response is urgently needed.
Dear Valued Shareholder:
I am writing to ask for your help with a fund proxy solicitation that has been underway for the past few weeks. You are an important shareholder of record in Virtus Rampart Enhanced Core Equity Fund. As of today, the fund’s proxy process cannot move forward because not enough shareholders have submitted their votes.
You are eligible to vote since you owned shares in this fund as of the record date, and your vote is critical. The shareholder meeting is scheduled for Friday, August 28, 2020. Your immediate participation is needed.
Please help us by voting. There are two quick and easy ways to vote:
Vote online: You may cast your vote by logging onto the internet address on your proxy ballot(s) and then following the instructions on the website. www.proxyvote.com
Vote by touch-tone phone: You may cast your vote by calling the toll-free number found on the proxy ballot(s) that you received.
I would be extremely thankful for your help with this important initiative. If you have any questions, please call
866-620-7698. We appreciate your investment in the Virtus Funds. Thank you again for your help and support.
Sincerely,
| /s/ George R. Aylward | |
| George R. Aylward | |
| President, Virtus Funds | |
VRECEF OBO Priority