SCHEDULE 14A
(RULE 14a-101)
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
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| Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund, Inc. | |
| Lord Abbett Bond-Debenture Fund, Inc. | |
| Lord Abbett Developing Growth Fund, Inc. | |
| Lord Abbett Global Fund, Inc. | |
| Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Currency Fund | |
| Lord Abbett Multi-Asset Global Opportunity Fund | |
| Lord Abbett Investment Trust | |
| Lord Abbett Convertible Fund | |
| Lord Abbett Core Fixed Income Fund | |
| Lord Abbett Diversified Equity Strategy Fund | |
| Lord Abbett High Yield Fund | |
| Lord Abbett Income Fund | |
| Lord Abbett Multi-Asset Balanced Opportunity Fund | |
| Lord Abbett Multi-Asset Growth Fund | |
| Lord Abbett Multi-Asset Income Fund | |
| Lord Abbett Short Duration Income Fund | |
| Lord Abbett Total Return Fund | |
| Lord Abbett Mid Cap Stock Fund, Inc. | |
| Lord Abbett Municipal Income Fund, Inc. | |
| Lord Abbett California Tax Free Fund | |
| Lord Abbett High Yield Municipal Bond Fund | |
| Lord Abbett Intermediate Tax Free Fund | |
| Lord Abbett National Tax Free Fund | |
| Lord Abbett New Jersey Tax Free Fund | |
| Lord Abbett New York Tax Free Fund | |
| Lord Abbett Research Fund, Inc. | |
| Lord Abbett Calibrated Dividend Growth Fund | |
| Lord Abbett Growth Opportunities Fund | |
| Lord Abbett Small Cap Value Fund | |
| Lord Abbett Securities Trust | |
| Lord Abbett Alpha Strategy Fund | |
| Lord Abbett Fundamental Equity Fund | |
| Lord Abbett International Core Equity Fund | |
| Lord Abbett International Dividend Income Fund | |
| Lord Abbett International Opportunities Fund | |
| Lord Abbett Micro Cap Growth Fund | |
| Lord Abbett Micro Cap Value Fund | |
| Lord Abbett Value Opportunities Fund | |
| Lord Abbett Series Fund, Inc. | |
| Bond Debenture Portfolio | |
| Calibrated Dividend Growth Portfolio | |
| Classic Stock Portfolio | |
| Fundamental Equity Portfolio | |
| Growth and Income Portfolio | |
| Growth Opportunities Portfolio | |
| International Opportunities Portfolio | |
| Mid Cap Stock Portfolio | |
Lord Abbett U.S. Government & Government Sponsored
Enterprises Money Market Fund, Inc.
(Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement,
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THE LORD ABBETT FAMILY OF FUNDS
90 Hudson Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302-3973
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING YOUR INVESTMENT
Dear Shareholder:
We recently sent to you proxy material regarding the upcoming Lord Abbett Joint Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern time). Our records indicate that we have not received your proxy voting instructions for the Meeting.Please take a moment now to cast your proxy vote so that your shares may be represented. Another copy of your proxy ballot(s) has been enclosed.Your vote is critical to the outcome of this Meeting and will help reduce additional solicitation expenses.
Should you have any questions regarding the proposals, please call the toll-free number877-297-1747Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. and Saturday between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern time). The voting options below have been set up for your convenience. If you have voted since the mailing of this letter, we apologize for this follow-up mailing and thank you for your participation.
Thank you for your assistance with this important matter.
Please take a moment now to cast your vote using one of the options listed below:
 | Vote with a proxy specialist by calling877-297-1747.We can answer your questions and record your vote (Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (Eastern time)). | ||
 | Vote by Touch-Tone Phone by callingthe phone number on the enclosed proxy card: Enter the control number printed on the card and follow the touchtone prompts. | ||
 | Vote via the Internet by logging onto the website indicated on the enclosed proxy card, entering your control number printed on the card, and casting your vote by following the on-screen prompts. | ||
 | Vote by Mail by mailingin your signed proxy card in the envelope provided. |
Please vote promptly to ensure that your vote is counted at the Meeting on Thursday, November 5, 2015.
LAR-09.10.15
THE LORD ABBETT FAMILY OF FUNDS ANSWERING MACHINE SCRIPT
Hello.
I am calling on behalf of your investment with The Lord Abbett Family of Funds.
A Special Meeting of Shareholders is scheduled to take place on November 5th for Fund shareholders to consider and vote on important matters. As of today your vote has not been registered.
Please contact us as soon as possible at 1-877-297-1747 Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00am and 11:00pm Eastern time and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time.
Your vote is very important. Thank you and have a Good Day.