SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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THE MERGER FUND
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THE MERGER FUND
April 2007
YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION IS REQUESTED
Dear Fellow Shareholder:
Our records indicate that we have not received your vote on important proposals affecting your investment in The Merger Fund. For the reasons set forth in the proxy materials previously delivered to you, THE FUND’S BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE IN FAVOR OF THE PROPOSALS AND BELIEVES THE PROPOSALS ARE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE FUND’S SHAREHOLDERS.
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT! Please take a moment now to vote your shares. For your convenience, we are enclosing another proxy card along with a pre-paid postage envelope.
Choose ONE of the follow ing methods to vote your shares:
TO SPEAK TO A PROXY VOTING SPECIALIST: Dial toll-free 1-888-684-2438 and a representative from ADP will assist you with voting your shares and answer any of your proxy-related questions. Representatives are available Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time).
VOTE BY TOUCH-TONE: Dial the toll-free touch-tone voting number listed on your proxy card, enter the CONTROL NUMBER printed on your proxy card and follow the simpl e instructions. Telephone voting is available 24 hours a day, 7 60;days a week. THIS CALL IS TOLL-FREE.
VOTE VIA THE INTERNET: Go to the website listed on your proxy card, enter the CONTROL NUMBER printed on your proxy card and follow the simple instructions.
VOTE BY MAIL: Sign and date the enclosed proxy card and mail it back using the enclosed pre-paid postage envelope.
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YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT! PLEASE VOTE YOUR SHARES TODAY!
Sincerely,
Frederick W. Green
President
