UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
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Ivy Funds
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[ ] NOTICE
[Date]
Re: MERGE FUND NAME
Dear Shareholder,
You are an important investor in the Delaware Fund(s) and it’s time to vote. We have tried unsuccessfully to contact you, whether by mail or phone, regarding the Special Meeting of Shareholders for your Delaware Fund(s) .
It is very important that we speak with you you have the right to vote on reorganization proposals. We recently sent proxy materials for the upcoming Special Meeting and are writing to remind you that your proxy vote is very important. Please contact our proxy tabulator EQ Fund Solutions to cast your vote toll-free at (800) 893-5865 between 9:00 am and 10:00 pm ET, Monday through Friday. At the time of the call, please reference the Investor ID in the table below.
Investor ID: XXXXXXXX Security ID: XXXXXXXX
There is no confidential information required, and the call will only take a few moments of your time.
Once we have received your vote, you should not receive any further communications encouraging you to vote.
Please contact us at your earliest convenience. You may also receive a call from our proxy solicitor asking you for your vote. If you would like to be put on our Do Not Call List for this proxy event, please call (877) 361-7966 to speak with an agent.
Thank you in advance for your time. We very much appreciate your vote.
Sincerely,
Richard Salus
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
| Delaware Funds Inbound DNC Call Guide |
Good (morning, afternoon, evening). Thank you for calling the Delaware Funds proxy information and voting line. My name is (AGENT’S FULL NAME). How may I help you? (Pause for response)
| • | May I please have you last name and zip code to locate your account? |
| • | May I please have the reference number located on the bottom of the letter you received? |
| • | May I please have the phone number we called you at to locate your account? |
Responding to DNC Mailing: The material you received is regarding the Funds’ Special Meeting of Shareholders that has been adjourned to take place on [ ] and currently our records indicate your vote has not been recorded. Requests to be placed on DNC list: We understand and respect your wishes not to be contacted via phone again and we apologize for any inconvenience these calls may have caused. I would be happy to review the meeting agenda and record your vote by phone. However, the Board of Trustees is recommending a vote “In Favor” of the proposal. Would you like to vote along with the Board’s recommendation?
Restates request to be placed on DNC list: We will remove you from our calling list and apologize for any inconvenience. Have a good (morning, afternoon, evening). |
S/H agrees to vote account: Can I please have the last name and zip code on the materials you received to better assist you? (Pause for response) --------Locate and verify account. Thank you. Please note that this call may be recorded for quality assurance purposes. The Board of Trustees is recommending a vote “In Favor” of the proposals. Would you like to vote along with the Board’s recommendation? (Pause For Response) |
FOR INTERNAL DISTRIBUTION ONLY
| Updated 04-09-2024 |
| Delaware Funds Inbound DNC Call Guide |
(Review Voting Options with Shareholder If Necessary) If we identify any additional accounts you own with the Delaware Funds before the meeting takes place, would you like to vote those accounts in the same manner as well? (Pause For Response) |
I am recording your
(Recap Voting Instructions). Today
(Today’s Date & Time).For confirmation purposes:
| • | Please state your full name. (Pause) |
| • | According to our records, you reside in (city, state, zip code). (Pause) |
| • | To ensure that we have the correct address for the written confirmation, please state your street address. (Pause) |
Thank you. You will receive written confirmation of this vote within 3 to 5 business days. Upon receipt, please review and retain for your records. If you should have any questions, please call the toll free number listed on the confirmation. ___________, your vote is important and your time is greatly appreciated. Thank you and have a good (morning, afternoon, evening.)
FOR INTERNAL DISTRIBUTION ONLY
| Updated 04-09-2024 |
