SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION |
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PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) |
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
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| Filed by the Registrant | [X] |
| Filed by a Party other than the Registrant | [ ] |
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Check the appropriate box: |
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[ ] | Preliminary Proxy Statement |
[ ] | Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) |
[ ] | Definitive Proxy Statement |
[X] | Definitive Additional Materials |
[ ] | Soliciting Material under Rule 14a-12 |
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| Fidelity Investment Trust |
| (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) |
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Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box): |
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[X] | No fee required. |
[ ] | Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11. |
| (1) | Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies: |
| (2) | Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies: |
| (3) | Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11: |
| (4) | Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction: |
| (5) | Total Fee Paid: |
[ ] | Fee paid previously with preliminary materials. |
[ ] | Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing. |
| (1) | Amount Previously Paid: |
| (2) | Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.: |
| (3) | Filing Party: |
| (4) | Date Filed: |
D.F. King & Co., Inc.
Telephone Script
Fidelity Investments
Introduction
Hello, Mr./Mrs. (Shareholder). My name is ___________, calling on behalf ofFidelity Investments to follow-up on a recent mailing of proxy materials. Have you received the materials for theFidelity Investments shareholder meetings scheduled forSeptember 15, 2004? |
IF NO - Then help the shareholder obtain the material he/she requires. If a NOBO, give him/her the 800# and have them call back when they receive. If registered, we will send the materials directly. In either case, make sure the address is correct, make any necessary corrections, and code the disposition as "14" or "15".
IF YES - Your Board Members are asking you to consider proposals which they have studied carefully and they recommend that you vote in favor of the proposals. For your convenience, I can record your vote over the telephone right now. Okay? |
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IF YES - Do you have any questions before we proceed? |
Take time to answer all questions carefully. Do not give advice. Remind the shareholder that his/her Board Members have recommended that he/she vote in favor of the proposal. Most questions can be addressed by referring to the proxy statement and reading the appropriate sections.
Here is how we will proceed. The call will be recorded. I will ask you for your name, your address andONLY the last 4 digits of your social security number (or Tax Identification Number if shares are registered to an entity). Finally, I will confirm that you have received the proxy materials and take your vote. You will be mailed a letter confirming your votes, which will tell you how to make any changes, if you wish. Are you ready? |
IF NO - Do you have any questions that I may answer about this proxy for you? |
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Take time to answer all questions carefully. Do not give advice. Remind the shareholder that his/her Board Members have recommended that he/she vote in favor of the proposal. Most questions can be addressed by referring to the proxy statement and reading the appropriate sections
At your earliest convenience, please vote by signing and dating the proxy card you received, and returning it in the envelope provided. If you prefer, you can also vote by internet or touch-tone telephone by following the instructions in your mailing information.Are you sure that you do not want to take advantage of voting your shares right now over the phone? |
Begin the Vote
First, I'll reintroduce myself. My name is __________, calling from D.F. King & Co., Inc. on behalf of the Fidelity Investments. Today's date is __________ and the time is __________. |
May I please have your full name? If shareholder is an entity, may I please have your title? Can you confirm that you are authorized to direct the voting of theseFidelity Fundsshares? |
May I please have your address? |
May I have the last 4 digits of your social security number? (If shareholder is an entity, ask for Tax Identification Number) |
Input the last 4 digits of the SSN. You maynot proceed without this information. If the shareholder refuses to give this information, explain that it is for security purposes only, to assure that only the proper person can vote his shares. However, if the shareholder continues to resist, you have no choice but to politely end the call.
Have you received the proxy materials? |
Actual Voting
Your Board Members are asking you to consider a proposal which they have studied carefully. They recommend that you vote in favor of the proposal. Would you like to vote in favor of the proposal as recommended by your Board? |
If you are required to read the proposal individually, end each proposal by saying, "Your Board recommends that you vote in favor. How would you like to vote?" For most proposals, the valid responses are
F = For proposal.
A = Against proposal.
B = Abstain.
For Director voting, the only valid responses are:
F = For at least one or more of the nominees.
W = Withhold authority for all nominees.
Closing
I have recorded your votes. You have voted __________. Is that correct? As your voting agent I will execute a written proxy in accordance with your instructions and forward it onto the fund. In the next 72 hours, we will mail you a letter by first class mail confirming your vote. If you wish to change your vote for any reason, please call us at the phone number listed in the letter. Thank you for your time. |
Fidelity Investments
Answering Machine Message
Hello, this message is regarding your investment inFidelity Investments. You should have recently received proxy materials in the mail concerning theSpecial Shareholders Meetings to be held onSeptember 15, 2004.
Your vote is important, please sign, date and return the proxy card at your earliest convenience in the postage paid envelope provided.
If you prefer, you can also vote by Internet or touch-tone telephone by following the instructions included in the mailing information.
If you have any questions regarding the information that you are being asked to consider or need new proxy materials, please call our proxy solicitor D.F. King & Co., Inc. at1-800-848-3155.
Thank you for your consideration.
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.
