UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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IMPORTANT SHAREHOLDER UPDATE
Bridgeway Large-Cap Growth Fund
URGENT PROXY VOTING REQUEST
Dear Shareholder:
We recently mailed you proxy materials regarding the Special Meeting of Shareholders for the Bridgeway Large-Cap Growth Fund to be held on December 2, 2015. These materials describe the proposal and ask for your vote on this important issue. Our records indicate that we have not received your vote. We encourage you to vote as soon as possible so we can obtain a sufficient number of votes to hold the meeting.
Voting is quick and easy. Please vote now using one of these methods |  | 1.Call 1-855-648-2883 to Speak with a Live Agent and Vote |
| For you convenience, you may call our toll free number Monday through Friday (9 A.M. to 6 P.M. EST) to speak with a live agent who can assist in registering your vote. | ||
| 2.Vote By Internet | ||
| Please visit the website noted on the enclosed proxy voting card and follow the online instructions. | ||
| 3.Vote by Mail | ||
Please mail your signed proxy voting card(s) in the postage-paid envelope. | ||
| 4.Vote by Touch-Tone Phone | ||
| Please call the toll-free number printed on the enclosed proxy voting card and follow the recorded instructions. The service is available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. |
PLEASE VOTE YOUR PROXY NOW
The Board of Directors recommends that you vote “FOR” the proposal.
If you have already voted, thank you for your response. If you have any further questions, please contact our Proxy Solicitor, Boston Financial Data Services, toll free at 1-855-648-2883. In addition, all proxy materials are conveniently available online at the website noted on the enclosed proxy voting card. We appreciate your immediate attention. Thank you.
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IMMEDIATE ACTION NEEDED!
Bridgeway Large-Cap Growth Fund
URGENT PROXY VOTING REQUEST
Dear Shareholder:
We have done multiple mailings to you of the proxy materials regarding the Special Meeting of Shareholders for the Bridgeway Large-Cap Growth Fund to be held on December 2, 2015. These materials describe the proposal and ask for your vote on this important issue.
Our records indicate that we have not received your vote! We encourage you to vote as soon as possible so we can obtain a sufficient number of votes to hold the meeting.
Voting is quick and easy. Please vote now using one of these methods | | 1.Call 1-855-648-2883 to Speak with a Live Agent and Vote |
| For you convenience, you may call our toll free number Monday through Friday (9 A.M. to 6 P.M. EST) to speak with a live agent who can assist in registering your vote. | ||
| 2.Vote By Internet | ||
| Please visit the website noted on the enclosed proxy voting card and follow the online instructions. | ||
| 3.Vote by Mail | ||
Please mail your signed proxy voting card(s) in the postage-paid envelope. | ||
| 4.Vote by Touch-Tone Phone | ||
Please call the toll-free number printed on the enclosed proxy voting card and follow the recorded instructions. The service is available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. |
PLEASE VOTE YOUR PROXY NOW
The Board of Directors recommends that you vote “FOR” the proposal.
If you have already voted, thank you for your response. If you have any further questions, please contact our Proxy Solicitor, Boston Financial Data Services, toll free at 1-855-648-2883. In addition, all proxy materials are conveniently available online at the website noted on the enclosed proxy voting card. We appreciate your immediate attention. Thank you.
Bridgeway Funds Answering Machine Message | Meeting Date: December 2nd, 2015 Toll-Free #: 1-855-648-2883 |
AUTOMATED ANSWERING MACHINE MESSAGE
Hello, we are calling with an important message on behalf of Bridgeway Funds. You should have received proxy materials in the mail concerning the upcoming Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on December 2nd, 2015.
Your participation is very important. To vote over the telephone, call toll-free at 1-855-648-2883 and a proxy voting specialist will assist you with voting your shares.
Specialists are available Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm Eastern Time. Voting takes just a few moments and will benefit all shareholders. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Bridgeway Funds End Of Campaign Message | Meeting Date: December 2nd, 2015 Toll-Free #: 1-855-648-2883 |
End Of Campaign Message
Thank you for calling the BFDS Proxy Line on behalf of Bridgeway Funds. The Special Meeting of Shareholders has been held and as a result, this toll free number is no longer in service for proxy related shareholder calls.
If you have questions about your Bridgeway Funds account, please contact your Financial Advisor or call Bridgeway Funds directly 1-800-658-5811. Than you for investing with Bridgeway Funds.