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THE MERGER FUND
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May 14, 2007
Dear Fellow Shareholder:
I am writing to you directly because we need your help. The Merger Fund® recently asked its shareholders to approve certain changes in the Fund’s investment policies. As more fully explained in the proxy material which accompanied our original mailing, the goal of these changes is to provide greater flexibility and additional investment tools to the Fund’s portfolio-management team. We believe—as do all of the Fund’s independent trustees—that approval of our proposals is important to the continued success of the Fund.
Although the response of our shareholders who have voted has been extraordinarily positive, we have extended the voting deadline to give us more time to reach out to shareholders who have yet to return their proxies. You should know that for shares of The Merger Fund® held at Fidelity or Pershing, a “non” vote is counted as a “no” vote, making our task that much harder. Please take a minute to mark and return the enclosed proxy card. If you have any questions regarding the proposals that we are asking you to approve, one of the Fund’s portfolio managers will be happy to personally take your call at (914) 741-5600.
Thank you for your help in getting us across the finish line.
Sincerely,
Frederick W. Green
President
100 Summit Lake Drive • Valhalla • New York 10595 • (914) 741-5600 • Fax (914) 741-5737
