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Proxy Notice - Please Vote |
Dear First Name Last Name,
As a shareholder of Franklin Real Return Fund, we mailed to you important proxy voting material requesting your vote on an important proposal. According to our records, we have not received your proxy vote.
If the Fund does not receive sufficient votes to pass the proposal as detailed in the proxy materials previously mailed to you, we may occasionally call shareholders to encourage them to vote. We’d like to avoid that step, and we think you’d appreciate not getting calls on this matter, too.
By casting your proxy vote now, you not only ensure your shares are represented, we won’t contact you further relating to this issue.
Shareholders will vote on the proposal at the Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held onNovember 22, 2019. Detailed information about the Special Meeting of Shareholders and the proposal can be found in the proxy statement, or online at:https://www.proxyonline.com/docs/RealReturnFund.
If you have any questions about this proposal, you may contact your financial advisor or AST Fund Solutions at(800) 431-9645.
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• | To vote through the Internet, sign in to your online account and follow the on-screen instructions. |
• | To vote by touchtone telephone, call 888-227-9349, and follow the recorded instructions. |
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October 25, 2019
Dear Valued Shareholder:
As a shareholder of Franklin Real Return Fund, we mailed to you important proxy voting material requesting your vote on an important proposal. According to our records, we have not received your proxy vote.
If the Fund does not receive sufficient votes to pass the proposal as detailed in the proxy materials previously mailed to you, we may occasionally call shareholders to encourage them to vote. We’d like to avoid that step, and we think you’d appreciate not getting calls on this matter, too.
Voting is easy and fast.
You can vote your proxy using one of the options below:
• | Online: Visit the website indicated on the proxy card |
• | Phone: Call(800) 431-9645. You can speak to a live operator if you need assistance |
• | Mail: Sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided. |
By casting your proxy vote now, you not only ensure your shares are represented, we won’t contact you further relating to this issue.
Shareholders will vote on the proposal at the Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held onNovember 22, 2019. Detailed information about the Special Meeting of Shareholders and the proposal can be found in the proxy statement, or online at:https://www.proxyonline.com/docs/RealReturnFund.
If you have any questions about this proposal, you may contact your financial advisor or AST Fund Solutions at(800) 431-9645.
Sincerely,
Lori A. Weber
Vice President and Co-Secretary
Franklin Real Return Fund
Enclosure
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee |
Franklin Templeton One Franklin Parkway tel(800) 632-2301 franklintempleton.com |
October 25, 2019
Dear Valued Shareholder:
As a shareholder of Franklin Real Return Fund, we mailed to you important proxy voting material requesting your vote on an important proposal. According to our records, we have not received your proxy vote.
If the Fund does not receive sufficient votes to pass the proposal as detailed in the proxy materials previously mailed to you, we may occasionally call shareholders to encourage them to vote. We’d like to avoid that step, and we think you’d appreciate not getting calls on this matter, too.
Voting is easy and fast.
You can vote your proxy using one of the options below:
• | Online: Visit the website indicated on the proxy card |
• | Phone: Call(800) 431-9645 Extension 12. You can speak to a live operator if you need assistance |
• | Mail: Sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided. |
By casting your proxy vote now, you not only ensure your shares are represented, we won’t contact you further relating to this issue.
Shareholders will vote on the proposal at the Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held onNovember 22, 2019. Detailed information about the Special Meeting of Shareholders and the proposal can be found in the proxy statement, or online at:https://www.proxyonline.com/docs/RealReturnFund.
If you have any questions about this proposal, you may contact your financial advisor or AST Fund Solutions at(800) 431-9645 Extension 12.
Sincerely,
Lori A. Weber
Vice President and Co-Secretary
Franklin Real Return Fund
Enclosure
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee |