SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. )
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SMITH BARNEY INVESTMENT SERIES
SMITH BARNEY INVESTMENT TRUST
SMITH BARNEY EQUITY FUNDS
SMITH BARNEY INVESTMENT FUNDS INC.
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
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¨ | 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 (set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined): |
| (4) | Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction: |
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PRIMERICA | | Primerica Shareholder Services |
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SHAREHOLDER SERVICES | | P.O. Box 9662 |
| | Providence, RI 02940-9662 |
| | 1 800 544 5445 |
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| | Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| | Spanish Speaking 1-800-544-7278 |
| | TDD 1-800-824-1721 |
| | www.primerica.com |
We need your help!
You might have overlooked some proxy materials that came in the mail. Because you are a shareholder in one or more Smith Barney mutual funds, you should have received a package of proxy materials that explain the proposed transactions between Citigroup and Legg Mason.
It is extremely important to Primerica that you vote regarding the proposal and it only takes a few minutes. The easiest way to vote is bytelephone. Just pick up the phone (do it right now if you can) and dial (toll free) 1-866-718-0017. A representative is standing by to assist you in casting your vote.
There are also other ways to vote:
| 1. | Vote byMail. You may vote your shares by signing and dating the enclosed white proxy card, and mailing it in the enclosed postage-paid envelope. |
| 2. | Vote through theInternet. You may vote your shares by computer by going to the following Internet address https://vote.proxy-direct.com/ and following the instructions, using the enclosed white proxy card as a guide. |
| 3. | Vote through anAutomated Touch-tone System. Dial 1-866-290-1380 and follow the instructions, using the enclosed white proxy card as a guide. |
We know that your investments are very important to you and your financial future. The final deadline for voting is November 14th, 2005 but we are asking for you to vote right now if you possibly can.
Your help is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Primerica Shareholder Services