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PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) |
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Proxy Materials
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PLEASE CAST YOUR VOTE NOW!
Fidelity Europe Capital Appreciation Fund
Dear Shareholder:
A special meeting of shareholders of the Fidelity fund mentioned above will be held on February 12, 2014. The purpose of the meeting is to provide you with the opportunity to vote on an important proposal to reorganize Fidelity Europe Capital Appreciation Fund into Fidelity Europe Fund. As a shareholder, you have the opportunity to voice your opinion on the matters that affect your fund. This package contains information about the proposal and the materials to use when casting your vote.
Please read the enclosed materials and cast your vote on the proxy card(s).Please vote your shares promptly. Your vote is extremely important, no matter how large or small your holdings may be.
The proposal has been carefully reviewed by the Board of Trustees. The Trustees, most of whom are not affiliated with Fidelity, are responsible for protecting your interests as a shareholder. The Trustees believe this proposal is in the best interests of shareholders. They recommend that you votefor the proposal.
The proposed reorganization would provide Fidelity Europe Capital Appreciation Fund shareholders with the opportunity to pursue similar investment goals in a larger fund that has a similar investment objective and investment policies. Based on data for the 12 months ended July 31, 2013, and assuming all proposals are approved, Fidelity Europe Capital Appreciation Fund shareholders are expected to benefit from a net expense reduction of 0.03% of average net assets). In anticipation of the proposed reorganization, Fidelity Europe Capital Appreciation Fund was closed to new investments at the close of business on July 19, 2013.
The following Q&A is provided to assist you in understanding the proposal. The proposal is described in greater detail in the enclosed proxy statement. Please be advised that if shareholders do not approve the proposal, the Board of Trustees may consider other proposals for the reorganization or liquidation of the fund.
Voting is quick and easy. Everything you need is enclosed. To cast your vote, simply complete the proxy card(s) enclosed in this package. Be sure to sign the card(s) before mailing it in the postage-paid envelope. You may also vote your shares by touch-tone telephone or through the Internet. Simply call the toll-free number or visit the web site indicated on your proxy card(s), enter the control number found on the card(s), and follow the recorded or on-line instructions.
If you have any questions before you vote, please call Fidelity at 1-800-544-8544. We'll be glad to help you get your vote in quickly. Thank you for your participation in this important initiative.
Sincerely,
(The chairman's signature appears here.)
James C. Curvey
Chairman
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Important information to help you understand and vote on the proposal
Please read the full text of the proxy statement. Below is a brief overview of the proposal to be voted upon. Your vote is important. We appreciate you placing your trust in Fidelity and look forward to helping you achieve your financial goals.
What proposal am I being asked to vote on?
You are being asked to vote on a reorganization between Fidelity Europe Capital Appreciation Fund and Fidelity Europe Fund. Specifically, you are being asked to approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (Agreement) relating to the proposed acquisition of Fidelity Europe Capital Appreciation Fund by Fidelity Europe Fund.
If the Agreement is approved and the reorganization occurs, each shareholder of Fidelity Europe Capital Appreciation Fund will become a shareholder of Fidelity Europe Fund instead. Fidelity Europe Capital Appreciation Fund will transfer all of its assets to Fidelity Europe Fund in exchange solely for shares of beneficial interest of Fidelity Europe Fund and the assumption by Fidelity Europe Fund of Fidelity Europe Capital Appreciations Fund's liabilities, in complete liquidation of Fidelity Europe Capital Appreciation Fund.
Has the fund's Board of Trustees approved the reorganization?
Yes. The Board of Trustees has unanimously approved the proposal and recommends that you vote to approve it.
What are the reasons for and advantages of the proposed reorganization?
We believe, and the Board of Trustees unanimously agreed, that the merger is in the best interests of shareholders of the fund. The proposed merger would permit the Fidelity Europe Capital Appreciation Fund shareholders to pursue similar goals in a larger combined fund that has a similar investment objective.
Based on data for the 12 months ended July 31, 2013, and assuming all proposals are approved, Fidelity Europe Capital Appreciation Fund shareholders are expected to benefit from a net expense reduction of 0.03% of average net assets (including performance fee adjustments).
Do the funds being reorganized have similar investment objectives and policies?
Yes. The funds have a similar investment objective and similar investment policies.
Who is the fund manager for the Fidelity Europe Fund?
Risteard Hogan has managed Fidelity Europe Capital Appreciation Fund since March 2013 and Fidelity Europe Fund since April 2012. Effective December 16, 2013, Mr. Hogan and Stefan Lindblad serve as co-managers of Fidelity Europe Capital Appreciation Fund and Fidelity Europe Fund. Mr. Lindblad joined Fidelity Investments in 2010 and has worked as a research analyst and portfolio manager. Prior to joining Fidelity, Mr. Lindblad served as a partner at KDA Capital beginning in 2005. Mr. Hogan and Mr. Lindblad are expected to continue to serve as co-managers of the combined fund after the Reorganization. However, FMR may, in its discretion, add or remove portfolio managers for a fund at any time.
Who bears the expenses associated with the reorganization?
As is typically the case with fund proposals intended to benefit existing shareholders, the target funds will bear the costs of holding their shareholder meetings. However, if expenses exceed the voluntary expense caps on Fidelity Europe Capital Appreciation Fund, Fidelity will ultimately bear the non-investment-related costs through reimbursements paid to the fund.
How do the expense structures of the funds compare?
Each fund pays its management fee and other expenses separately. The management fees and other expenses of the funds vary from year to year, as a percentage of their respective average net assets. FMR has voluntarily agreed to reimburse Fidelity Europe Capital Appreciation Fund to the extent that total operating expenses exceed 1.20%. For the most recent semi-annual period ended April 30, 2013, Fidelity Europe Fund total operating expenses are 1.03%.
If the reorganization is approved by shareholders, the combined fund will retain Fidelity Europe Fund's expense structure.
How will you determine the number of shares of Fidelity Europe Fund that I will receive?
As of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange on the closing date of the reorganization, the number of shares to be issued will be based on the relative net asset values of each fund at the time of the exchange. The anticipated closing date is March 21, 2014.
Is the reorganization considered a taxable event to shareholders for federal income tax purposes?
No. FMR will obtain an opinion of counsel that the mergers will qualify as tax-free reorganizations for federal income tax purposes. As a result, a shareholder's exchange of his/her target fund shares for shares of the acquiring fund in the applicable merger transaction will not result in recognition of gain or loss for federal income tax purposes.
The target fund will be required to distribute any net realized capital gains (to the extent not offset by that fund's capital loss carryforwards) and any net investment income to shareholders prior to the merger closing. Any such distributions will be taxable for taxable shareholders (even if reinvested into the fund).
What if there are not enough votes to reach quorum by the scheduled shareholder meeting date or if the proposal is not approved?
To facilitate receiving a sufficient number of votes, we may need to take further action. D.F. King & Co., Inc., a proxy solicitation firm, or Fidelity, may contact you by mail or telephone. Therefore, we encourage shareholders to vote as soon as they review the enclosed proxy materials to avoid additional mailings or telephone calls.
If there are not sufficient votes to approve your fund's proposal by the time of your shareholder meeting (February 12, 2014), the meeting may be adjourned to permit further solicitation of proxy votes.
What are your plans for Fidelity Europe Capital Appreciation fund in the event shareholders do not approve the merger proposal?
If shareholders of a fund do not approve the merger, FMR will consider other options including recommending liquidation of that fund.
How would a fund liquidation work?
Let us make it clear that liquidation is one of the options we would consider if shareholders do not approve a merger proposal. In the event that option was chosen, FMR would propose a liquidation of the fund to the fund's Board of Trustees who would make a decision based on the best interests of the shareholders. The proposal would include details on the process and timeline. If approved by the Board of Trustees, shareholders would be notified in advance of the liquidation, though they would not have the opportunity to vote on the proposal.
What role does the Board play?
The Trustees serve as the fund shareholders' representatives. Members of the Board are fiduciaries and have an obligation to serve the best interests of shareholders, including approving policy changes. In addition, the Trustees review fund performance, oversee fund activities, and review contractual arrangements with companies that provide services to the fund.
What is the affiliation of the Board and Fidelity?
The Board consists of 11 individuals. The purpose of the Board is to ensure that the shareholders' best interests are protected in the operation of a mutual fund. There are two "Interested" trustees and nine "Independent" trustees. Trustees are determined to be "Interested" by virtue of, among other things, their affiliation with the funds, trust, or various other entities under common control with Fidelity Management & Research Co. (FMR). Interested Trustees are compensated by FMR. Independent Trustees have no affiliation with FMR and are compensated by each individual fund.
Who is D.F. King & Co., Inc.?
D.F. King is a third party proxy vendor that Fidelity hires to call shareholders and record proxy votes. In order to hold a shareholder meeting, quorum must be reached. If quorum is not attained, the meeting must adjourn to a future date. Fidelity attempts to reach shareholders via multiple mailings to remind them to cast their vote. As the meeting approaches, phone calls may be made to clients who have not yet voted their shares so that the shareholder meeting does not have to be postponed.
Voting your shares immediately will help minimize additional solicitation expenses and prevent the need to make a call to you to solicit your vote.
How many votes am I entitled to cast?
As a shareholder, you are entitled to one vote for each dollar of net asset value you own of the fund on the record date. The record date is December 16, 2013.
How do I vote my shares?
You can vote your shares by completing and signing the enclosed proxy card(s) and mailing it in the enclosed postage-paid envelope. You may also vote by touch-tone telephone by calling the toll-free number printed on your proxy card(s) and following the recorded instructions. In addition, you may vote through the internet by visiting the web site indicated on your proxy card and following the on-line instructions. If you need any assistance, or have any questions regarding the proposal or how to vote your shares, please call Fidelity at 1-800-544-8544.
How do I sign the proxy card?
Individual Accounts: Shareholders should sign exactly as their names appear on the account registration shown on the card.
Joint Accounts: Either owner may sign, but the name of the person signing should conform exactly to a name shown in the registration.
All Other Accounts: The person signing must indicate his or her capacity. For example, a trustee for a trust or other entity should sign, "Ann B. Collins, Trustee."
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Proxy Materials
(The chairman's photo appears here.)
PLEASE CAST YOUR VOTE NOW!
Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund
Dear Shareholder:
A special meeting of shareholders of the Fidelity fund mentioned above will held on February 12, 2014. The purpose of the meeting is to provide you with the opportunity to vote on an important proposal to reorganize Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund into Fidelity Europe Fund. As a shareholder, you have the opportunity to voice your opinion on the matters that affect your fund. This package contains information about the proposal and the materials to use when casting your vote.
Please read the enclosed materials and cast your vote on the proxy card(s).Please vote your shares promptly. Your vote is extremely important, no matter how large or small your holdings may be.
The proposal has been carefully reviewed by the Board of Trustees. The Trustees, most of whom are not affiliated with Fidelity, are responsible for protecting your interests as a shareholder. The Trustees believe this proposal is in the best interests of shareholders. They recommend that you votefor the proposal.
The proposed reorganization would provide Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund shareholders with the opportunity to pursue similar investment goals in a larger fund that has a similar investment objective and investment policies. Based on data for the 12 months ended July 31, 2013, and assuming all proposals are approved, Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund shareholders are expected to benefit from a net expense reduction as a percentage of average net assets depending on class at the following rates: Class A, 0.05%; Class T, 0.05%; Class B, 0.05%; Class C, 0.05%; and Institutional Class, 0.15%. If approved, new Advisor classes of Fidelity Europe Fund will be launched to facilitate the reorganization.
The following Q&A is provided to assist you in understanding the proposal. The enclosed proxy statement includes a detailed description of the proposed reorganization. Please be advised that if shareholders do not approve the proposal, the Board of Trustees may consider other proposals for the reorganization or liquidation of the fund.
Voting is quick and easy. Everything you need is enclosed. To cast your vote, simply complete the proxy card(s) enclosed in this package. Be sure to sign the card(s) before mailing it in the postage-paid envelope. You may also vote your shares by touch-tone telephone or through the Internet. Simply call the toll-free number or visit the web site indicated on your proxy card(s), enter the control number found on the card(s), and follow the recorded or online instructions.
If you have any questions before you vote, please call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098. We'll be glad to help you get your vote in quickly. Thank you for your participation in this important initiative.
Sincerely,
(The chairman's signature appears here.)
James C. Curvey
Chairman
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Important information to help you understand and vote on the proposal
Please read the full text of the proxy statement. Below is a brief overview of the proposal to be voted upon. Your vote is important. We appreciate you placing your trust in Fidelity and look forward to helping you achieve your financial goals.
What proposal am I being asked to vote on?
You are being asked to vote on a reorganization between Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund and Fidelity Europe Fund. Specifically, you are being asked to approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (Agreement) relating to the proposed acquisition of Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund by Fidelity Europe Fund. We will launch Advisor share classes for Fidelity Europe Fund that will serve as merger destinations for the corresponding classes of Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund if the merger is approved by shareholders of the fund.
If the Agreement is approved and the reorganization occurs, each shareholder of Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund will become a shareholder of Fidelity Europe Fund instead. Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund will transfer all of its assets to Fidelity Europe Fund in exchange solely for shares of beneficial interest of Fidelity Europe Fund and the assumption by Fidelity Europe Fund of Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciations Fund's liabilities, in complete liquidation of Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund.
Has the fund's Board of Trustees approved the reorganization?
Yes. The Board of Trustees has unanimously approved the proposal and recommends that you vote to approve it.
What are the reasons for and advantages of the proposed reorganization?
We believe, and the Board of Trustees unanimously agreed, that the merger is in the best interests of shareholders of the fund. The proposed merger would permit the Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund shareholders to pursue similar goals in a larger combined fund that has a similar investment objective.
Based on data for the 12 months ended July 31, 2013, and assuming all proposals are approved, Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund shareholders are expected to benefit from a net expense reduction as a percentage of average net assets (including the impact of Fidelity Europe Fund's performance fee adjustment) depending on class at the following rates: Class A, 0.05%; Class T, 0.05%; Class B, 0.05%; Class C, 0.05%; and Institutional Class, 0.15%.
Do the funds being reorganized have similar investment objectives and policies?
Yes. The funds have a similar investment objective and similar investment policies.
Who is the fund manager for the Fidelity Europe Fund?
Risteard Hogan has managed Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund since March 2013 and Fidelity Europe Fund since April 2012. Effective December 16, 2013, Mr. Hogan and Stefan Lindblad serve as co-managers of Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund and Fidelity Europe Fund. Mr. Lindblad joined Fidelity Investments in 2010 and has worked as a research analyst and portfolio manager. Prior to joining Fidelity, Mr. Lindblad served as a partner at KDA Capital beginning in 2005. Mr. Hogan and Mr. Lindblad are expected to continue to serve as co-managers of the combined fund after the Reorganization. However, FMR may, in its discretion, add or remove portfolio managers for a fund at any time.
Who bears the expenses associated with the reorganization?
As is typically the case with fund proposals intended to benefit existing shareholders, the target funds will bear the costs of holding their shareholder meetings. However, if expenses continue to exceed the voluntary expense caps on Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund, Fidelity will ultimately bear the non-investment-related costs through reimbursements paid to the fund.
How do the expense structures of the funds compare?
Each fund pays its management fee and other expenses separately. The management fees and other expenses of the funds vary from year to year, as a percentage of their respective average net assets. FMR has voluntarily agreed to reimburse Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund to the extent that total operating expenses exceed the following rates: Class A, 1.45%; Class T, 1.70%; Class B, 2.20%; Class C, 2.20%; and Institutional Class, 1.20%. For the most recent semi-annual period ended April 30, 2013, Fidelity Europe Fund total operating expenses are 1.03%.
If the reorganization is approved by shareholders, the combined fund will retain Fidelity Europe Fund's expense structure.
How will you determine the number of shares of Fidelity Europe Fund that I will receive?
As of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange on the closing date of the reorganization, the number of shares to be issued will be based on the relative net asset values of each fund at the time of the exchange. The anticipated closing date is March 21, 2014.
Is the reorganization considered a taxable event to shareholders for federal income tax purposes?
No. FMR will obtain an opinion of counsel that the mergers will qualify as tax-free reorganizations for federal income tax purposes. As a result, a shareholder's exchange of his/her target fund shares for shares of the acquiring fund in the applicable merger transaction will not result in recognition of gain or loss for federal income tax purposes.
The target fund will be required to distribute any net realized capital gains (to the extent not offset by that fund's capital loss carryforwards) and any net investment income to shareholders prior to the merger closing. Any such distributions will be taxable for taxable shareholders (even if reinvested into the fund).
What if there are not enough votes to reach quorum by the scheduled shareholder meeting date or if the proposal is not approved?
To facilitate receiving a sufficient number of votes, we may need to take further action. D.F. King & Co., Inc., a proxy solicitation firm, or Fidelity, may contact you by mail or telephone. Therefore, we encourage shareholders to vote as soon as they review the enclosed proxy materials to avoid additional mailings or telephone calls.
If there are not sufficient votes to approve your fund's proposal by the time of your shareholder meeting (February 12, 2014), the meeting may be adjourned to permit further solicitation of proxy votes.
What are your plans for Fidelity Europe Capital Appreciation and Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation funds in the event shareholders do not approve the merger proposals?
If shareholders of a fund do not approve the merger, FMR will consider other options including recommending liquidation of that fund.
How would a fund liquidation work?
Let us make it clear that liquidation is one of the options we would consider if shareholders do not approve a merger proposal. In the event that option was chosen, FMR would propose a liquidation of the fund to the fund's Board of Trustees who would make a decision based on the best interests of the shareholders. The proposal would include details on the process and timeline. If approved by the Board of Trustees, shareholders would be notified in advance of the liquidation, though they would not have the opportunity to vote on the proposal.
What role does the Board play?
The Trustees serve as the fund shareholders' representatives. Members of the Board are fiduciaries and have an obligation to serve the best interests of shareholders, including approving policy changes. In addition, the Trustees review fund performance, oversee fund activities, and review contractual arrangements with companies that provide services to the fund.
What is the affiliation of the Board and Fidelity?
The Board consists of 11 individuals. The purpose of the Board is to ensure that the shareholders' best interests are protected in the operation of a mutual fund. There are two "Interested" trustees and nine "Independent" trustees. Trustees are determined to be "Interested" by virtue of, among other things, their affiliation with the funds, trust, or various other entities under common control with Fidelity Management & Research Co. (FMR). Interested Trustees are compensated by FMR. Independent Trustees have no affiliation with FMR and are compensated by each individual fund.
Who is D.F. King & Co., Inc.?
D.F. King is a third party proxy vendor that Fidelity hires to call shareholders and record proxy votes. In order to hold a shareholder meeting, quorum must be reached. If quorum is not attained, the meeting must adjourn to a future date. Fidelity attempts to reach shareholders via multiple mailings to remind them to cast their vote. As the meeting approaches, phone calls may be made to clients who have not yet voted their shares so that the shareholder meeting does not have to be postponed.
Voting your shares immediately will help minimize additional solicitation expenses and prevent the need to make a call to you to solicit your vote.
How many votes am I entitled to cast?
As a shareholder, you are entitled to one vote for each dollar of net asset value you own of the fund on the record date. The record date is December 16, 2013.
How do I vote my shares?
You can vote your shares by completing and signing the enclosed proxy card(s) and mailing it in the enclosed postage-paid envelope. You may also vote by touch-tone telephone by calling the toll-free number printed on your proxy card(s) and following the recorded instructions. In addition, you may vote through the internet by visiting the web site indicated on your proxy card and following the on-line instructions. If you need any assistance, or have any questions regarding the proposal or how to vote your shares, please call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098.
How do I sign the proxy card?
Individual Accounts: Shareholders should sign exactly as their names appear on the account registration shown on the card.
Joint Accounts: Either owner may sign, but the name of the person signing should conform exactly to a name shown in the registration.
All Other Accounts: The person signing must indicate his or her capacity. For example, a trustee for a trust or other entity should sign, "Ann B. Collins, Trustee."
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Form of Proxy Card: Fidelity Advisor Europe Capital Appreciation Fund
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Form of Proxy Card: Fidelity Europe Capital Appreciation Fund
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Form of email to be sent to a shareholder that has consented to receive proxy solicitations electronically
Email will be from: Fidelity Investments
Subject Line: Your Vote is Important - Fidelity Funds Special Meeting of Shareholders
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Important proxy material is available for your review Dear Investor, Thank you for having elected to receive Fidelity proxy materials and voting instructions via the internet. This email notification contains information specific to proxy materials that are available for the Fidelity fund maintained in your account and identified below. Please read the instructions carefully before proceeding. Important notice regarding the availability of proxy materials for the shareholder meeting. [Trust Name: Fund Name] (format can be all caps or combination of upper and lower case letters) Special Meeting of Shareholders Meeting date: [Month/Day/Year] (format can be MM/DD/YY or Month Day, Year) [Adjourned meeting date: Month/Day/Year] (format can be MM/DD/YY or Month Day, Year) For shareholders as of: [Month/Day/Year] (format can be MM/DD/YY or Month Day, Year) How to voteTo vote through the internet, click on the link below and follow the on-line instructions. Proxy voting(this is a link to the proxy voting page) When voting you will be required to enter the CONTROL number. [Trust Name: Fund Name] (format can be all caps or combination of upper and lower case letters) CONTROL NUMBER: [#############] (there may be a line above the Control Number) (use this number to cast your vote) To vote by touchtone telephone, call [insert appropriate phone number - Broadridge 1-877-296-4941; D.F. King 1-800-991-5630 ("1-" may/may not be included)] and follow the recorded instructions. You can access these proxy materials at the following website [address(es)/address[es]]: [Letter to Shareholders,] Notice of Meeting and Proxy Statement[:] http://www.xxxxxxx [Prospectus(included in the case of a merger) http://www.xxxxxxx] If your email software supports it, you can simply click on the above [link(s)/link[s]]. If not, you can type (or copy and paste) the website [address(es)/address[es]] into the address line of your web browser. Additional informationQUESTIONS: If you have questions about viewing, saving, or printing your proxy materials, call 1-877-208-0098, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. ET. ACROBAT READER: To access the electronic proxy materials, you may need Adobe Acrobat Reader software. Visit adobe.com for a free download. PAPER FORMAT: You have a right to receive these materials in paper format. For a free paper copy of proxy materials, contact Fidelity at the toll-free telephone number listed in the electronic proxy materials. PROXY MATERIALS BY MAIL: To revert back to receiving proxy materials by mail, update your preferences by logging into your account atwww.advisor.fidelity.com. Thank you for choosing Fidelity. [FidelityInvestments and Pyramid Design logo] |
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Email will be from: National Financial
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Notice of Availability of Important Proxy Material Dear Investor, Thank you for choosing to receive your shareholder documents through eDelivery. You have elected to receive Proxy Materials via electronic means on the Internet. This [email/e-mail] notification contains information specific to your holding in the security identified below in your Fidelity Investments (Fidelity) brokerage account. Please read the instructions carefully before proceeding. Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting [Trust Name]: [Fund Name] (format can be all caps or combination of upper and lower case letters) Special Meeting of Shareholders Meeting date: [Month]/[Date]/[Year] (format can be MM/DD/YY or Month Day, Year) [If the original meeting has been adjourned to a new date the email will include:Adjourned meeting date: [Month]/[Date]/[Year] (format can be MM/DD/YY or Month Day, Year) For [S/s]hareholders as of: [Month] [Date,] [Year] (format can be MM/DD/YY or Month Day, Year) HOW TO VOTE:(format may be bold) You can enter your proxy vote at the link to the following third-party Internet site using the control number listed below. In order to access this site, your browser must support secure transactions (security settings are typically accessible in the Tools/Options or Preferences tab on your Internet toolbar). Proxy Voting(this is a link to the proxy voting page) [Trust Name]:[Fund Name] (format can be all caps or combination of upper and lower case letters) CONTROL NUMBER: [#############] (use this number to cast your vote via touch-tone) To vote by touch-tone telephone, call [insert appropriate phone number - Broadridge 1-877-296-4941; D.F. King 1-800-991-5630] and follow the recorded instructions. You can access these Proxy Materials at the following Web address[es]: [Letter to Shareholders,] [Notice of Meeting/Notice of Meeting,] and Proxy Statement[:] http://xxxxx [[If proxy materials are for a merger proxy the email will also include: Prospectus http://xxxxx] If your [email/e-mail] software supports it, you can simply click on the above link[s]. If not, you can type (or copy and paste) the Web address[es] into the address line of your Web browser. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: To access the electronic Proxy Materials, you may need Adobe Acrobat Reader software. This software is available for download at no cost athttp://www.adobe.com.Downloading time may be slow. If you are invested in a Fidelity fund and have questions, or would like to receive a paper copy of your Proxy Materials, please contact your Authorized agent/Advisor or call Fidelity at 1-800-544-6666 and press "0" to speak to a Fidelity Representative. Fidelity Representatives are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are invested in a Fidelity Advisor Fund and have technical questions about viewing, saving, or printing your Proxy Materials, please call 1-877-208-0098. Operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern time. Please do not reply to this [email/e-mail] since the mailbox is not monitored. Go toFidelity.com/contactusto send a secure [email/e-mail]. Sincerely, Fidelity Investments |
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Important proxy material is available for your review Dear Investor, Thank you for choosing to receive, through the electronic notification program, your shareholder reports and other documents (including proxies) for positions in your brokerage account(s) which is held at National Financial Services LLC, the clearing firm which provides clearing, custody and execution services for your brokerage account. You have elected to receive shareholder communications and submit voting instructions via the Internet. This e-mail notification contains information specific to your holding(s) in the security identified below. Please read the instructions carefully before proceeding. Important Notice regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting [Trust Name]: [Fund Name] (format can be all caps or combination of upper and lower case letters) Special Meeting of Shareholders Meeting [Date/date]: [Month] [Date,] [Year] (format can be MM/DD/YY or Month Day, Year) [If the original meeting has been adjourned to a new date the e-mail will include: Adjourned meeting date: [Month] [Date,] [Year] (format can be MM/DD/YY or Month Day, Year)] For shareholders as of: [Month] [Date,] [Year] (format can be MM/DD/YY or Month Day, Year) HOW TO VOTE: You can enter your proxy vote by clicking the "Proxy Voting" link for the third-party Internet site where you can use the control number listed below. In order to access this site, your browser must support secure transactions (security settings are typically accessible in the Tools/Options or Preferences tab on your Internet toolbar). Proxy Voting(this is a link to the proxy voting page)(link may not be bold) Because electronic proxy materials do not include a proxy card that you can mail in, you will need to cast your vote through the Internet or by touch-tone telephone. If you vote through the Internet link, you will be required to enter the control number. For touch-tone, you will be required to enter the control number. [Trust Name]: [Fund Name] (format can be all caps or combination of upper and lower case letters) CONTROL NUMBER: [#############] (use this number to cast your vote) To vote by touch-tone telephone, call [insert appropriate phone number - Broadridge 1-877-296-4941; D.F. King 1-800-991-5630] and follow the recorded instructions. You can access these proxy materials at the following Web address[es]: [Letter to Shareholders,] [Notice of Meeting/Notice of Meeting,] and Proxy Statement[:] http://www.xxxxxxx [Included if merger: Prospectus: http://www.xxxxxxx] If your e-mail software supports it, you can simply click on the above link[s]. If not, you can type (or copy and paste) the Web address[es] into the address line of your Web browser.Adobe® Acrobat® Readeris needed to view these documents. If you decide you no longer want to receive shareholder reports and other documents electronically, you can change your preference to receive these documents in paper by updating your account options online. Once you change your account preference, you will start receiving shareholder reports and other documents by U.S. mail. Please note that there may be a reasonable period of time before you begin receiving paper materials. |
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Dear Investor, Thank you for choosing to receive your shareholder documents through eDelivery. You have elected to receive Proxy Materials electronically. This email notification contains information specific to your holding(s) in the security identified below in your Fidelity Investments (Fidelity) brokerage account(s). Please read the instructions carefully before proceeding. Important Notice regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting [Trust Name]: [Fund Name] (format can be all caps or combination of upper and lower case letters) Special Meeting of Shareholders Meeting date: [Month] [Date,] [Year] (format can be MM/DD/YY or Month Day, Year) [If the original meeting has been adjourned to a new date, the email will include: Adjourned meeting date: [Month] [Date,] [Year] (format can be MM/DD/YY or Month Day, Year]] For shareholders as of: [Month] [Date,] [Year] (format can be MM/DD/YY or Month Day, Year) HOW TO VOTE: You can enter your proxy vote at the link to the following third-party Internet site using the control number listed below. In order to access this site, your browser must support secure transactions (security settings are typically accessible in the Tools/Options or Preferences tab on your Internet toolbar). Proxy Voting(this is a link to the proxy voting page)(link may not be bold) If voting via touch-tone phone, you will be required to enter the CONTROL number. [Trust Name]: [Fund Name] (format can be all caps or combination of upper and lower case letters) CONTROL NUMBER: [############] (use this number to cast your vote via touch-tone) To vote by touch-tone telephone, call [insert appropriate phone number - Broadridge 1-877-296-4941; D.F. King 1-800-991-5630] and follow the recorded instructions. You can access these proxy materials at the following Web address[es]: [Letter to Shareholders,] [Notice of Meeting/Notice of Meeting,] and [Proxy Statement/Proxy Statement:] http://www.xxxxxxx [Prospectus(included in the case of a merger) http://www.xxxxxxx] If your email software supports it, you can simply click on the above link[s]. If not, you can type (or copy and paste) the Web address[es] into the address line of your Web browser. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: To access the electronic proxy materials, you may need Adobe® Acrobat Reader software. This software is available for download at no cost athttp://www.adobe.com. Downloading time may be slow. If you are invested in a Fidelity fund and have technical questions about viewing, saving, or printing your proxy materials, please call 1-800-544-6666 and press "0" to speak to a Fidelity Representative. Operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to midnight Eastern time, and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eastern time. | |
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Email will be from: Fidelity Investments
Subject Line: Your Vote is Important - Fidelity Funds Special Meeting of Shareholders
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| [Trust Name: Fund Name] Special Meeting of Shareholders (format of trust and fund names can be all caps or combination of upper and lower case letters) | | |
| Meeting date: [Month]/[Day]/[Year] (format can be MM/DD/YY or Month Day, Year) | | |
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Dear Investor,
We were unable to notify you electronically of the Availability of Important Proxy Materials for a Fidelity fund maintained in your account(s). We attempted to send the notice to your e-mail address, as reflected on our records. That e-mail address appears to be invalid.
To correct your e-mail address, please log in to one or more of your online account(s) and follow the instructions.
If this e-mail address is correct, there may be another issue preventing the receipt of these e-mails. Here are some things you should do:
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Because we were unable to send the notice to you electronically, we are sending this notice and the related Proxy Materials (enclosed) to you in paper form. You may continue to receive Proxy Materials in paper form until you provide us with a valid e-mail address.
Please read the enclosed Proxy Materials and vote your shares promptly. Your vote is extremely important, no matter how large or small your holdings may be.
Form of
Broadridge Touch-Tone Voting Script
1-877-296-4941
Generic Greeting: |
"Thank you for calling the Automated Proxy Voting Service." |
Shareholder Hears: |
"You must be calling from a touch-tone telephone in order to use this system and already have read the proxy statement and made your voting decisions." "Press 1 if you are calling from a touch-tone telephone and have your proxy card in front of you." |
Shareholder presses "1" and hears: |
"Lets Begin." ** If shareholder does not press anything two times they will hear after each non- response:"I have not received your response. Press 1 if you are calling from a touch-tone telephone and have your proxy card in front of you." ** If the shareholder does not press anything a third time they will hear: "Please call back when you have your proxy card available. Thank you for calling. Good-bye." |
Enter Control Number Script - Shareholder hears: |
"Please enter the 12-digit control number, which is located in the box indicated by the arrow on your proxy card or notice, followed by the pound sign." |
Shareholder Enters Control number... |
Valid Control Number: (See "Voting" Script) Invalid (Input 1 or 2 times): "Control number is invalid." Invalid Input = 3x. This voice is heard if input invalid control # 3 times: "Sorry, since your entry of the control number was invalid, we are not able to process your transaction at this time. You will be able to access the system again in 24 hours. We have not recorded a vote. Good-bye." Valid control number, but Shareholder has already voted: "A vote has already been recorded for this control number. If you want to change your vote, press 1, if you do not want to change your vote press 2.(See "Enter Control Number Script). If shareholder presses 1 -shareholder is directed to the "Voting" Script Valid control number, but Shareholder has just voted a proxy with the same proposals: "The nominees and/or proposals for this control number are the same as your last proxy vote. If you would like to vote this control number in the same manner as the previous control number, press 1. If you would like to vote this control number differently, press 2." If shareholder presses 1 - shareholder goes to "Completed Proposal Voting" Script #2 If shareholder presses 2 - shareholder goes to "Voting" Script |
Voting: |
"Press 1 to vote each item individually. You are encouraged to specify your choices by voting each item individually. However, if you do not vote each item individually, your vote will be cast as recommended by the Board of Directors. Press 2 if you will not vote on each item individually." If shareholder doesn't make a selection: the first two times the shareholder hears:"I have not received your response" followed by a repeat of "Voting" Script; Upon the third non-response the shareholder hears ""We have not recorded a vote - good-bye."and the call ends |
Shareholder presses: | Shareholder hears: |
1 | "If you wish to vote for all nominees press 1. To withhold all nominees, press 2. To withhold specific nominees, press 3."Upon selection shareholder goes to "Nominee Vote Script" |
2 | Shareholder goes to "Completed Proposal Voting" Script #2 |
Nominee Vote Script: (Trustee election proposal) |
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Shareholder presses: | Shareholder hears: |
1 | "Proposal Voting."Goes to "Proposal Vote Script". |
2 | "Proposal Voting."Goes to "Proposal Vote Script". |
3 | "To withhold a nominee, enter the 2 digit number that is in front of the name of the nominee you wish to withhold. If you are finished, enter 00." After each election shareholder hears:"O.k. If you wish to withhold another nominee enter the 2 digit number that is in front of the name of the nominee you wish to withhold. If you are finished, enter 00." Upon entering ´00' shareholder goes to "Proposal Vote Script." (Continued and confirmed for each nominee(s)) See Confirm Options below. |
Proposal Vote Script: |
Shareholder hears: |
"(There are/There is)<#Proposals> (additional) proposal[s] to vote on ." Before each proposal the Shareholder will hear "We are ready to accept your vote for proposal <n>." The selections are: For/Against/Abstain For/Against For/Abstain For/Withhold For/Against/Withhold |
For/Against/Abstain Script: |
"If you are voting for this proposal, press 1. If you are voting against this proposal press 2, If you wish to abstain press 3." **Based on the shareholder's selection, the prompt will confirm their choice of [for/against/abstain] |
For/Against Script: |
"If you are voting for this proposal, press 1. If you are voting against this proposal press 2." **Based on the shareholder's selection, the prompt will confirm their choice of [for/against]. See Confirm Options below. |
For/Abstain Script: |
"If you are voting for this proposal, press 1. If you wish to abstain press 2." **Based on the shareholder's selection, the prompt will confirm their choice of [for/abstain]. See Confirm Options below. |
For/Withhold Script: |
"If you are voting for this proposal, press 1. If you wish to withhold press 2." **Based on the shareholder's selection, the prompt will confirm their choice of [for/withhold]. See Confirm Options below. |
For/Against/Withhold Script: |
"If you are voting for this proposal, press 1. If you are voting against this proposal press 2, If you wish to withhold press 3." **Based on the shareholder's selection, the prompt will confirm their choice of [for/against/withhold]. See Confirm Options below. |
Completed Proposal Voting: |
Script 1:"You have completed Proposal Voting" Script 2:"One moment, while I log your ballot. A vote has been recorded for control number <Control Number>." This text will be heard following the final proposal on the voting ballot. |
Confirm Options: |
"Let me confirm." |
Nominee Confirmation: Proposal Confirmation: | [You have voted for all nominees]/ [You have voted to withhold all nominees]/ [You have voted to withhold specific nominees. You have voted to withhold nominee ##(Repeated as necessary)] "You have voted [For/Against/to Abstain from] Proposal ##." (Repeated as necessary) |
Vote Logged | Script: |
Vote is sent to mainframe | "If these elections are correct, press 1. To vote again, press 2. To hear your vote again, press 3." If shareholder presses 1:Shareholder then goes to "Vote Another?" Script. If shareholder presses 2:they are directed to the "Voting" Section. |
Vote Another?: | Script: |
Shareholder wants to/does not want to vote on another proposal. | "If this concludes your business press 1, if you would like to vote another proxy press 2." If shareholder presses 1:"All of your votes have been recorded by the telephone proxy voting service. Do not mail in your proxy card. Keep it as a record of your vote. Thank you for calling. This concludes your transaction. Good-bye." If shareholder presses 2:Shareholder is directed to "Voting" Section. |
Error Messages: |
Auto Proxy Unavailable Error: | "We are sorry. The Automated Proxy Voting Service system is unavailable at this time. Please try your call again later." |
Meeting Date has passed: | "Sorry, the control number you entered is no longer valid. |
Control number no longer valid: | "Sorry, the control number you entered is no longer valid. |
Invalid Control Number entered 3 times: | "Sorry, since your entry of the Control Number was invalid we are not able to process your transaction at this time. You will be able to access the system again in 24 hours." |
FORM OF
BROADRIDGE INTERNET SCREEN SCRIPT FOR INTERNET VOTING AND NOTICE OF INTERNET AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS
SCREEN 1
[Upon log-in to www.proxyvote.com/proxy shareholder sees Screen 1]
Text - (left justified)Proxy VoteTM (right justified) [current date appears here]
Text -This is a secure internet site that will allow you to:
Text - [bullet] Submit your proxy voting instructions on-line or learn how to vote
Text - [bullet] View electronic versions of Proxy Materials on-line
Text - [bullet] Request Proxy Materials if you received a Notice of Internet Availability
Text -It is easy to get started
Text -Simply enter your 12 digit Control Number in the box below. This Control Number can be found in several places depending on the type of notification you received.
Link - [bullet]Proxy Card recipients can find the Control Number in the box next to the arrow.[when shareholder clicks on "Proxy Card" a window appears that contains a sample proxy card with the location of the control number highlighted]
Link - [bullet]E-Mail Notification recipients can find the Control Number next to the label "Control Number."[when shareholder clicks on "E-Mail Notification" a window appears that contains a sample e-mail with the location of the control number highlighted]
Link - [bullet]Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials recipients can find the Control Number in the box next to the arrow.[when shareholder clicks on "Notice of Internet Availability" a window appears that contains a sample Notice with the location of the control number highlighted]
Link -CLICK HERE to view Proxy Materials for the Fidelity funds [when shareholder clicks on "Click Here" a window appears that contains proxy materials for this, current, and previous proxy campaigns(see form of "Proxy Materials Page"]
Input -Enter your Control Number
[box in which to enter your control number appears here]
["Submit" button appears here][if shareholder clicks on "Submit" Screen 2 appears if the shareholder received a Notice and Screen 5 appears if the shareholder received a full-set package via mail or e-delivery]
Links - (centered)Download Adobe® Reader®Privacy StatementTerms and Conditions
Text - (centered) © 2008 Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. Broadridge and the Broadridge logo are trademarks of Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.
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[For shareholder that received his/her proxy via the Notice method]
Text - (left justified)Proxy VoteTM (right justified) [current date appears here]
Text - (left justified)[Trust Name: [Fund Name and/or Class Name] prints here] (right justified)Control#: [control number prints here]
Text - [bullet] View Proxy Materials by choosing the option below
Text - [bullet] Vote your shares by choosing the option below or vote by touchtone telephone at 1-877-296-4941
Text - [bullet] Request Proxy Materials (for future meetings and/or for this meeting only) be sent to you by e-mail or hard copy at no charge by choosing the option below
Text - (centered)View Proxy Materials
Link - (centered) [link to access "Letter to Shareholders, Notice of Meeting, and Proxy Statement" appears here] [if shareholder clicks on link a PDF copy of the proxy materials opens in another window]
Text - (left centered)Request Proxy Materials
Link - (left centered) [link to access "Request Copy" appears here] [if shareholder clicks on link Screen 3 opens]
Text - (right centered)Vote Your Shares
Link - (right centered) [link to "Vote" appears here] [if shareholder clicks on link Screen 5 opens]
Link - (left justified)Learn more about Notice & Access [if shareholder clicks on "Learn more about Notice & Access" another window opens that explains the concept of Notice & Access]
Link -To enroll for electronic delivery without voting your Proxy, pleaseclick here.[if shareholder clicks on "click here" the electronic delivery sign-up screen opens in another window]
Link - [picture of PDF document appears here]Download Adobe Acrobat. [if shareholder clicks on "Download Adobe Acrobat." the Adobe web site (http://get.adobe.com/reader) launches]
Text - You may need Adobe Acrobat to view the documents listed above.
Links - (centered)Download Adobe® Reader®Privacy StatementTerms and Conditions
Text - (centered) © 2008 Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. Broadridge and the Broadridge logo are trademarks of Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.
SCREEN 3 - Fulfillment Request Proxy Materials Page
[For shareholder that received his/her proxy via the Notice method]
Text - (left justified)Proxy VoteTM (right justified) [current date appears here]
Text - (left justified)[Trust Name: [Fund Name and/or Class Name] prints here] (right justified)Control#: [control number prints here]
Text -Welcome to the Fulfillment Request Service
Text -We are pleased to offer shareholders the ability to request copies of the Proxy Materials.
Text -View Proxy Materials
Link - [bullet]Letter to Shareholders, Notice of Meeting, and Proxy Statement [if shareholder clicks on "Letter to Shareholders, Notice of Meeting, and Proxy Statement" a PDF copy of the proxy materials opens in another window]
Text -Please choose from one of the selections below:
Input - [selection] Please send Proxy Materials related to this Control Number for this meeting by e-mail to the e-mail address below at no cost to me.
Input - [selection] Please send Proxy Materials related to this Control Number by e-mail to the e-mail address below for this meeting and by mail to the same address as the Notice for all future meetings at no cost to me.
Input - (left side)Input E-mail Address:[shareholder inputs his/her e-mail address here]
(right side)Verify E-mail Address:[shareholder inputs his/her e-mail address here]
Input - [selection] Please send Proxy Materials related to this Control Number for this meeting by mail to the same address as the Notice at no cost to me.
Input - [selection] Please send Proxy Materials related to this Control Number by mail for this meeting and for all future meetings to the same address as the Notice at no cost to me.
Link -If you wish to receive all future Proxy Materials electronically, pleaseclick here to register for electronic delivery.[if shareholder clicks on "click here" the electronic delivery sign-up screen opens in another window]
Link - (left justified) [link to "Submit Request" appears here] (to right) [link to go "Back to Shareholder Portal" appears here] [if shareholder clicks on "Submit Request" Screen 4 appears; if shareholder clicks on "Back to Shareholder Portal" Screen 2 appears]
Links - (centered)Download Adobe® Reader®Privacy StatementTerms and Conditions
Text - (centered) © 2008 Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. Broadridge and the Broadridge logo are trademarks of Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.
SCREEN 4 - Fulfillment Request Confirmation Page
[For shareholder that received his/her proxy via the Notice method and selected a fulfillment request option on Screen 3]
Text - (left justified)Proxy VoteTM (right justified) [current date appears here]
Text - (left justified)[Trust Name: [Fund Name and/or Class Name] prints here] (right justified)Control#: [control number prints here]
Text -Your fulfillment request has been received. THANK YOU!
Link -If you would like to process another request, pleaseclick here to enter your next Control Number.[if shareholder clicks on "click here" Screen 1 appears]
Link -If you have completed your request, pleaseclick here to exit.[if shareholder clicks on "click here" the web page closes]
Links - (centered)Download Adobe® Reader®Privacy StatementTerms and Conditions
Text - (centered) © 2008 Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. Broadridge and the Broadridge logo are trademarks of Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.
SCREEN 5 - Internet Voting Page
[Page appears if shareholder received his/her proxy via the Notice method and selects "Vote Your Shares" on Screen 2 or if shareholder received his/her proxy via full-set delivery and enters his/her control number on Screen 1]
Text - (left justified)Proxy VoteTM (right justified) [current date appears here]
Text - (left justified)[Trust Name: [Fund Name and/or Class Name] prints here] (right justified)Control#: [control number prints here]
Text - (right justified)Proxy Materials
Link(s) - (right justified) [bulleted list appears here with links to proxy materials for campaign for which vote is being cast] [Letter to Shareholders[,]] [Notice of Meeting and Proxy Statement] [if a merger proxy:Prospectus] [if shareholder clicks on link(s) PDF copy(ies) of the proxy materials opens in another window]
Text - (left justified)Vote Your Shares
Text - (left justified)1. Vote[highlight]/(centered) 2. Review/(right justified) 3. Confirmed
Text - (centered)Proxy Voting Form
Text - (centered)The Board's Recommendation[s]
Text - (centered) THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECOMMENDS A VOTEFOR [[EACH OF] THE FOLLOWING PROPOSAL[S].]/[PROPOSAL[S] (applicable proposal number(s) are inserted here) ANDAGAINST PROPOSAL[S] (applicable proposal number(s) are inserted here).]
Text - (centered) To vote, mark your selection[s] under "Vote Options" then select the "Vote the proposal[s] as indicated above" button at the bottom of the screen. Please refer to the proxy statement for discussion of [each of these/this] matter[s].
| Proposal | Board Recommends | Vote Options |
01 | [Title of proposal will be inserted] Nominees: [list of nominees] | [For/Withhold/For All Except] | [ ] For All Nominees [ ] Withhold All Nominees [ ] For All Except Those Selected Below [names of all nominees listed here] |
02 | [Title of proposal will be inserted] | [For/Against/Abstain] | [ ] FOR [ ] AGAINST [ ] ABSTAIN |
03 | [Title of proposal will be inserted] | [For/Against/Abstain] | [ ] FOR [ ] AGAINST [ ] ABSTAIN |
04 | [Title of proposal will be inserted] | [For/Against/Abstain] | [ ] FOR [ ] AGAINST [ ] ABSTAIN |
05 | [Title of proposal will be inserted] | [For/Against/Abstain] | [ ] FOR [ ] AGAINST [ ] ABSTAIN |
Text - (left justified) You will have an opportunity to confirm that your [selection was/selections were] properly recorded after you submit your vote.
Text - (left justified)Back to top [if shareholder selects "Back to top" he/she is brought to the top of the page]
Link - (centered) [l"Vote the proposal[s] as indicated above" and "Reset" buttons appear here] [if shareholder clicks on "Vote" button Screen 6 appears; if shareholder clicks on "Reset" button vote selections clear on this page]
Links - (centered)Download Adobe® Reader®Privacy StatementTerms and Conditions
Text - (centered) © 2008 Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. Broadridge and the Broadridge logo are trademarks of Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.
SCREEN 6 - Internet Voting Confirmation Page
[Page appears after shareholder elects his/her vote selection and clicks on a "Vote" button on Screen 5]
Text - (left justified)Proxy VoteTM (right justified) [current date appears here]
Text - (left justified)[Trust Name: [Fund Name and/or Class Name] prints here] (right justified)Control#: [control number prints here]
Text - (centered)Vote Confirmation
Text - (centered) Please review the instructions below and click on the "Final Vote Submission" button at the bottom of the screen to submit your vote.
Text - (left justified) 1. Vote/(centered)2. Review[highlight]/(right justified) 3. Confirmed
Text - (centered)Proxy Voting Form
Text - (centered)[You have voted as follows:]/[Since you did not enter any vote options your vote has been registered as recommended by the Board of Trustees.]
| Proposal | Board Recommends | [You Voted]/[You Voted *No vote entered. Your vote will be cast as recommended by the Board of Trustees unless you select the "Back" button below and revise your vote.] |
01 | [Title of proposal will be inserted] [list of nominees] | [For/Withhold/For All Except] | [ ] For All Nominees [names of all nominees listed here] [ ] Withhold All Nominees [names of all nominees listed here] [ ] You voted [names of all nominees listed herewith indication of how shareholder voted next to name of nominee]
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02 | [Title of proposal will be inserted] | [For/Against/Abstain] | [ ] FOR [ ] AGAINST [ ] ABSTAIN |
03 | [Title of proposal will be inserted] | [For/Against/Abstain] | [ ] FOR [ ] AGAINST [ ] ABSTAIN |
04 | [Title of proposal will be inserted] | [For/Against/Abstain] | [ ] FOR [ ] AGAINST [ ] ABSTAIN |
05 | [Title of proposal will be inserted] | [For/Against/Abstain] | [ ] FOR [ ] AGAINST [ ] ABSTAIN |
Text - (left justified)Please review your selection carefully before voting.
Text - (left justified)If you vote more than once on the same Proxy only the last (most recent) vote will be considered valid.
Text - (left justified)If any of the information above is incorrect, return to the Proxy Voting Form by selecting the "Back" button below.
Text - (left justified) If you would like to receive an e-mail confirmation, enter your e-mail address here: [shareholder inputs his/her e-mail address here]
Selection - (centered) ["Final Vote Submission" and to go "Back" buttons appear here] [if shareholder clicks on "Final Vote" button Screen 7 appears; if shareholder clicks on "Back" button Screen 5 appears]
Text - (centered) Click on the "Final Vote Submission" button above to sign and submit your proxy vote and to appoint [[name of proxy agent 1], [name of proxy agent 2], and [name of proxy agent 3]], or any one or more of them, attorneys, with full power of substitution to vote all Fund shares that you are entitled to vote.
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SCREEN 7 - Vote Submission Page
[Page appears after shareholder selects "Final Vote Submission" on Screen 6]
Text - (left justified)Proxy VoteTM (right justified) [current date appears here]
Text - (left justified)[Trust Name: [Fund Name and/or Class Name] prints here] (right justified)Control#: [control number prints here]
Text - (left justified)Thank You! Your vote has been submitted as detailed below.
Text - (left justified) [If shareholder has requested an e-mail vote confirmation on Screen 6 the following appears:Your e-mail confirmation has been sent to: [shareholders email address]]
Links - [Change Vote] [Vote Another Proxy] [Exit Internet Proxy Voting Services] [if shareholder clicks on "Change Vote" Screen 5 appears; if shareholder clicks on "Vote Another Proxy" Screen 1 appears; if shareholder clicks on "Exit Internet Proxy Voting Service" the shareholder is prompted to close the web page]
Text - (left justified) 1. Vote/(centered) 2. Review/(right justified)3. Confirmed[highlight]
Text - (right justified)Click here to print vote confirmation:[picture of printer appears here] [if shareholder clicks on picture of printer print window appears and page prints in form noted below]
Text - (centered)Proxy Voting Form
Text - (centered)[You have voted as follows:]/[Since you did not enter any vote options your vote has been registered as recommended by the Board of Trustees.]
| Proposal | Board Recommends | [You Voted]/[You Voted *No vote entered. Your vote has been cast as recommended by the Board of Trustees.] |
01 | [Title of proposal will be inserted] [list of nominees] | [For/Withhold/For All Except] | [For All Nominees [names of all nominees listed here]] [Withhold All Nominees [names of all nominees listed here]] [ ] You voted [names of all nominees listed herewith indication of how shareholder voted next to name of nominee]
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02 | [Title of proposal will be inserted] | [For/Against/Abstain] | [For/Against/Abstain] |
03 | [Title of proposal will be inserted] | [For/Against/Abstain] | [For/Against/Abstain] |
04 | [Title of proposal will be inserted] | [For/Against/Abstain] | [For/Against/Abstain] |
05 | [Title of proposal will be inserted] | [For/Against/Abstain] | [For/Against/Abstain] |
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[If shareholder selects the option to view Proxy Materials for the Fidelity funds on Screen 1 a new window will open that presents information in the following format]
Form Of
Proxy Materials Page
Text - (left justified)Proxy VoteTM
Text - (left justified)Fidelity funds
Text - (left justified)Proxy Materials
Proxy Dated | Trust Name: Fund Name(s) | Link(s) |
[Date of Proxy Inserted here] | [Trust Name: Fund Name(s) Inserted Here] | [Links to Letter, Q&A, Notice, Proxy Statement, Prospectus, Additional Solicitation Material, and Information Statement Inserted Here as applicable] |
[Date of Proxy Inserted here] | [Trust Name: Fund Name(s) Inserted Here] | [Links to Letter, Q&A, Notice, Proxy Statement, Prospectus, Additional Solicitation Material, and Information Statement Inserted Here as applicable] |
[Date of Proxy Inserted here] | [Trust Name: Fund Name(s) Inserted Here] | [Links to Letter, Q&A, Notice, Proxy Statement, Prospectus, Additional Solicitation Material, and Information Statement Inserted Here as applicable] |
[Date of Proxy Inserted here] | [Trust Name: Fund Name(s) Inserted Here] | [Links to Letter, Q&A, Notice, Proxy Statement, Prospectus, Additional Solicitation Material, and Information Statement Inserted Here as applicable] |
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[If shareholder requests an e-mail confirmation of his/her vote on Screen 6, a confirmation in the following format will be sent to the e-mail address provided by the shareholder]
Form Of
E-mail Confirmation
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Your vote for Control Number [****(last 4 digits of control number) inserted here] has been submitted to Fidelity Investments for
[Trust name:]
[Fund name], as follows:
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Proposal 1. [proposal title]..........[Each nominee's name is listed followed by how the shareholder voted for that nominee] [For] [Withhold]
Proposal 2. [proposal title]..........[For] [Against] [Abstain]
Proposal 3. [proposal title]..........[[For] [Against] [Abstain]
Proposal 4. [proposal title]..........[For] [Against] [Abstain]
Proposal 6. [proposal title]..........[For] [Against] [Abstain]
Thank you for voting.
Form of
Telephone Reminder Script
[Note to Representative: This script should be used for [insert name(s) of fund(s) that will be holding a meeting]. These fund(s) are scheduled to hold a shareholder meeting on [insert shareholder meeting date] [if meeting has been adjourned add: which has been adjourned to [insert date of rescheduled shareholder meeting]]. Participants that owned the fund(s) on [insert record date] are eligible to vote at this shareholder meeting.]
Scenario 1 - Proxy has been mailed to participants but we have not received approval for participants to cast their votes over the telephone with D.F. King & Co., Inc.
•I see that you have a balance in [state name(s) of fund(s) holding a shareholder meeting].
•There is a shareholder meeting scheduled for your fund(s) on [state date of shareholder meeting]. Have you received a copy of the proxy material for this meeting?
If shareholder answers "yes": That's great. Have you voted your proxy for the fund[´s/s'] shareholder meeting?
If shareholder answers "yes": Thank you very much for participating in this important initiative.
If shareholder answers "no": Your response is needed so that the meeting doesn't have to be postponed due to lack of shareholder participation. Voting is easy. You can cast your vote by completing the proxy card(s) enclosed in your proxy package and mailing it in the postage-paid envelope. You may also vote your shares by touch-tone telephone or through the Internet. Simply call the toll-free number or visit the web site indicated on your proxy card(s), enter the control number found on the card(s), and follow the recorded or online instructions.
If shareholder answers "no": Would you like me to send another copy of the material to you?
If participant answers "yes": I'd be happy to send another package to you.(Please go to PSG Online and click on "Reference Manual." You will find the Request form by clicking on "Proxy.")
If participant answers "no": That's fine. However, I'd like to remind you that your response is needed so that the meeting doesn't have to be postponed due to lack of shareholder participation.
Scenario 2 - Proxy has been mailed to participants and we have received approval for participants to cast their votes over the telephone with D.F. King & Co., Inc.
•I see that you have a balance in [state name(s) of fund(s) holding a shareholder meeting].
•There is a shareholder meeting scheduled for your fund(s) on [state date of shareholder meeting]. Have you received a copy of the proxy material for this meeting?
If shareholder answers "yes": That's great. Have you voted your proxy for the fund[´s/s'] shareholder meeting?
If shareholder answers "yes": Thank you very much for participating in this important initiative.
If shareholder answers "no": Your response is needed so that the meeting doesn't have to be postponed due to lack of shareholder participation. We have made arrangements for a proxy tabulation firm to take your vote over the phone. Can I transfer your call to them now?
If shareholder answers "yes":Your call will be answered by a representative of D. F. King & Co., Inc., the proxy solicitation firm helping Fidelity with this initiative. (PSG representative transfers call to 1-800-848-3155)
If shareholder answers "no": Can I give you the toll-free number for D.F. King & Co., Inc., our proxy solicitor, that you can call at your convenience to cast your vote by phone?
If shareholder answers "yes": Thank you. The number is 1-800-848-3155.
If shareholder answers "no": That's fine. You can also cast your vote by completing the proxy card(s) enclosed in your proxy package and mailing it in the postage-paid envelope. You may also vote your shares by touch-tone telephone or through the Internet. Simply call the toll-free number or visit the web site indicated on your proxy card(s), enter the control number found on the card(s), and follow the recorded or online instructions.
If shareholder answers "no": Would you like me to send another copy of the material to you?
If participant answers "yes": I'd be happy to send another package to you.(Please go to PSG Online and click on "Reference Manual." You will find the Request form by clicking on "Proxy.")
If participant answers "no": That's fine. However, I'd like to remind you that your response is needed so that the meeting doesn't have to be postponed due to lack of shareholder participation.
Scenario 3 - Scheduled shareholder meeting has been adjourned due to lack of participation and we have received approval for participants to cast their votes over the telephone with D.F. King & Co., Inc.
•I see that you have a balance in [state name(s) of fund(s) holding a shareholder meeting].
•Did you know that the fund[´s/s'] shareholder meeting originally scheduled for [state date of original meeting] has been postponed to [state date of new shareholder meeting] due to lack of shareholder participation? Have you received a copy of the proxy material for this meeting?
If shareholder answers "yes": That's great. Have you voted your proxy for the fund[´s/s'] shareholder meeting?
If shareholder answers "yes": Thank you very much for participating in this important initiative.
If shareholder answers "no": Your response is needed so that the meeting doesn't have to be postponed again due to lack of shareholder participation. We have made arrangements for a proxy tabulation firm to take your vote over the phone. Can I transfer your call to them now?
If shareholder answers "yes":Your call will be answered by a representative of D. F. King & Co., Inc., the proxy solicitation firm helping Fidelity with this initiative. (PSG representative transfers call to 1-800-848-3155)
If shareholder answers "no": Can I give you the toll-free number for D.F. King & Co., Inc., our proxy solicitor, that you can call at your convenience to cast your vote by phone?
If shareholder answers "yes": Thank you. The number is 1-800-848-3155.
If shareholder answers "no": That's fine. You can also cast your vote by completing the proxy card(s) enclosed in your proxy package and mailing it in the postage-paid envelope. You may also vote your shares by touch-tone telephone or through the Internet. Simply call the toll-free number or visit the web site indicated on your proxy card(s), enter the control number found on the card(s), and follow the recorded or online instructions.
If shareholder answers "no": Would you like me to send another copy of the material to you?
If participant answers "yes": I'd be happy to send another package to you.(Please go to PSG Online and click on "Reference Manual." You will find the Request form by clicking on "Proxy.")
If participant answers "no": That's fine. However, I'd like to remind you that your response is needed so that the meeting doesn't have to be postponed again due to lack of shareholder participation.
Form of
Internet Posting
Your Fund Needs Your Proxy Vote!
If you receive a proxy ballot for a mutual fund that you hold in your retirement account,please vote promptly.
You may have a fund in your [client:insert name of plan(s)] account that has requested your participation in a proxy vote. The fund must receive proxy votes from a majority of shareholders in order to hold a shareholder meeting. Without your vote, the meeting may have to be postponed, and you may continue to receive solicitations for your vote.
Please remember your vote is very important - whether you hold many shares or just a few. So if you receive a proxy request, please respond promptly.
Thank you.
Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc. 82 Devonshire St., Boston, MA 02109
387349
Proxy Voting Q&A posted on advisor.fidelity.com
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- I consented for eDelivery of proxy materials, is it possible to receive hard copy paper materials instead?
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- I used to enter a control number when voting proxy, why is this now no longer required?
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Q: | What is Proxy Voting? |
A: | Mutual Funds may hold special meetings of shareholders to seek approval of changes to fund services or policies that require shareholder approval. As a shareholder, you are entitled to vote on these important matters. You could, if you wanted, attend the shareholder meeting in person to cast your vote, or you could cast a proxy vote, which allows you to cast your vote through the mail, over the telephone, or online. This way, your vote can be counted without you having to attend the meeting in person. |
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Q: | When will I receive the information I need to vote? |
A: | A proxy statement, which provides details regarding the meeting and the management and shareholder proposals, if any, that will be voted on at the meeting, is provided to shareholders before the meeting is held. The proxy statement may be sent to you via U.S. mail, or email, if you have consented to electronic delivery, or you may receive a notice linking you to a website where you can review it online. |
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Q: | How can I submit a proxy vote? |
A: | You may submit a proxy vote through U.S. mail, over the telephone, or online, based on the instructions contained in the proxy statement. Votes must be submitted prior to the close of voting in order to be counted. Please vote your shares promptly. Your vote is extremely important, no matter how large or small your holdings may be. |
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Q: | I consented for eDelivery of proxy materials, is it possible to receive hard copy paper materials instead? |
A: | By consenting to eDelivery, you have agreed to online receipt of important proxy materials. You can request a written copy of the proxy materials by clicking on "Request copy of shareholder materials," on the same screen you are prompted to vote your shares. To request a written copy of any Fidelity Advisor Fund or Fidelity Fund proxy material via telephone, please call 877-208-0098. If you would like to change your eDelivery preferences for future proxy materials, click here to update your information or change your delivery method.[if shareholder clicks on "click here" a window appears where they can change their edelivery preferences on advisor.fidelity.com.] |
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Q: | I used to enter a control number when voting proxy, why is this now no longer required? |
A: | By using advisor.fidelity.com to access the online voting site, a secure transaction with your control number information has been established and the control number is no longer required to securely complete this transaction. |
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Q: | I voted and I would like to change my vote, is this possible? |
A: | Yes, you can vote again using the "Voted" link in the "Action" column as long as voting is still open for that holding. The latest vote cast will be recorded and the "Last Action Taken" date will update. If you do not complete the process of re-voting, the last vote cast remains on record. |
Proxy Voting Q&A posted on fidelity.com
Frequently Asked Questions |
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- I consented for eDelivery of proxy materials, is it possible to receive hard copy paper materials instead?
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- I used to enter a PIN when voting proxy, why is this now no longer required?
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Q: | What is Proxy Voting? |
A: | Companies regularly hold shareholder meetings to present and discuss important management decisions that may impact shareholders. Mutual funds may also hold special meetings of shareholders to seek approval of changes to fund services or policies that require shareholder approval. As a shareholder, you are entitled to vote on these important matters. You could, if you wanted, attend the shareholder meeting in person to cast your votes, or you could cast a proxy vote, which allows you to cast your vote through the mail, over the telephone, or online. This way, your vote can be counted without you having to attend the meeting in person. |
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Q: | When will I receive the information I need to vote? |
A: | A proxy statement, which provides details regarding the meeting and the management and shareholder proposals, if any, that will be voted on at the meeting, is provided to shareholders before the meeting is held. The proxy statement may be sent to you via U.S. mail or email, if you have consented to electronic delivery, or you may receive a notice linking you to a website where you can review it online. |
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Q: | How can I submit a proxy vote? |
A: | You may submit a proxy vote through U.S. mail, over the telephone, or online, based on the instructions contained in the proxy statement. Votes must be submitted prior to the close of voting in order to be counted. Please vote your shares promptly. Your vote is extremely important, no matter how large or small your holdings may be. |
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Q: | I consented for eDelivery of proxy materials, is it possible to receive hard copy paper materials instead? |
A: | By consenting to eDelivery of proxy, you have agreed to online receipt of important proxy materials. To request a written copy of any Fidelity Fund proxy materials via telephone please call 877-208-0098. On the voting screen, you may also chose to change your eDelivery preferences for future proxy campaigns. Your retirement benefit plan account mail preferences for statements, prospectuses, proxies and other benefit information will apply to your Fidelity BrokerageLink(registered mark) Account. You may change this electronic delivery default for your BrokerageLinkSM account at any time by logging on to NetBenefits and updating your mail preferences. |
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Q: | I used to enter a PIN when voting proxy, why is this now no longer required? |
A: | By using Fidelity.com to access the online voting site, a secure transaction with your control number information has been established and the PIN is no longer required to securely complete this transaction. |
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Q: | I voted and I would like to change my vote, is this possible? |
A: | Yes, you can vote again using the Voted link in the Action column as long as voting is still open for that holding. The latest vote cast will be recorded and the Last Action Taken date will update. If you do not complete the process of re-voting, the last vote cast remains on record. |
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