SCHEDULE 14A
(Rule 14a-101)
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
Filed by the Registrantþ
Filed by a Party other than the Registrant¨
Check the appropriate box:
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| ¨ | Definitive Proxy Statement |
| þ | Definitive Additional Materials |
| ¨ | Soliciting Material Pursuant to Rule 14a-12 |
TRANSAMERICA FUNDS
(Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
N/A
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other Than the Registrant)
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Draft - Solicitation Script
Transamerica MLP & Energy Income
August 14, 2013
855-723-7818
Inbound Greeting:
“Thank you for calling the Broadridge Proxy Services Center for Transamerica MLP & Energy Income. My name is <Agent Name> and this call is being recorded for quality assurance. How may I assist you today?”
Voting:
“Your Fund’s Board recommends that you vote“FOR” the proposal. Would you like to vote along with the recommendation of the Board?”
“Would you like to vote all of your accounts accordingly?”
“Thank you, I am recording your (for, against, abstain) vote for the proposal. For confirmation purposes, please state your full name.”
“And according to our records, you currently reside in (read city, state, and Zip Code)?
To ensure we have the correct street address for the confirmation, please state your street address.”
“Thank you. You will receive a confirmation of your voting instructions within 5 days. If you have any questions, please contact us at the toll free number listed on the confirmation.”
“Mr./Ms. (Shareholder’s Last Name), your vote is important and your time is appreciated. Thank you and have a good (day, evening, night).”
If Unsure of voting or does not want to vote along with the recommendation of the Board:
“Would you like me to review the proposal with you?” (After review, ask them if they would like to vote now over the phone).
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If Not Received/Requesting material to be re-mailed:
“I can resend the proxy materials to you, or I can review the proposal with you and record your vote now by phone.” (pause for response)
After review, ask them if they would like to vote now over the phone.
“Your Board recommends that you vote“FOR” the proposal. Would you like to vote along with the recommendation of the Board?”
If they don’t want proposal reviewed:
“Do you have an email address that the proxy materials can be sent to?” (If yes, enter the email address in the notes and read it back phonetically to the shareholder)
“Thank you. You should receive the proxy materials shortly and the materials will inform you of the methods available to cast your vote, one of which is to call us back at 855-723-7818.”
IF NOT INTERESTED:
(Use rebuttal) “I am sorry for the inconvenience. Please be aware that as a shareholder, your vote is important. Please fill out and return your proxy card at your earliest convenience. You can also vote via the other methods outlined in the proxy materials. Thank you again for your time today, and have a wonderful day/evening. “
INBOUND - CLOSED RECORDING:
“Thank you for calling the Broadridge Proxy Services Center. Our offices are now closed. Please call us back during our normal business hours, which are Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern Time. Thank you.”
INBOUND - CALL IN QUEUE MESSAGE:
“Thank you for calling the Broadridge Proxy Services Center. Our proxy specialists are currently assisting other shareholders. Your call is important to us. If you would like to vote now and you have your proxy card, you can vote online atwww.proxyvote.com using the control number listed on the card. Otherwise, please continue to hold and your call will be answered in the order in which it was received.”
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END OF CAMPAIGN MESSAGE:
“Thank you for calling the Broadridge Proxy Services Center. The Shareholder meeting has been held and as a result, this toll free number is no longer in service for proxy related calls.”
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