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| PUTNAM VISTA FUND | ||
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Hello, I'm trying to reach <s/h name>. Is he/she available? My name is ____ and I'm calling on a recorded line regarding your investment in the Putnam Vista Fund. The fund sent you a proxy card for a Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on September 15, 2010. We haven't received it back, so we're calling to ask if you would have any objections to registering your vote.
If No:
Would you have any objections to voting along with the recommendations of the Board?
If No:I am recording your FOR vote and will send you a printed confirmation. For confirmation purposes, may I have your full name and the address that we'll be mailing your confirmation to? And are you authorized to vote all shares? (If no, identify which accounts s/he is eligible to vote and proceed with voting process). Thank you for your time. Have a good day/evening!
If Yes: How would you like to vote today?
I am recording your < >_vote and will send you a printed confirmation. For confirmation purposes, may I have your full name and the address that we'll be mailing your confirmation to? And are you authorized to vote all shares? (If no, identify which accounts s/he is eligible to vote and proceed with voting process). Thank you for your time. Have a good day/evening!
If Yes:
< Use Appropriate Rebuttal >
Would you have any objections to voting along with the recommendations of your Board
If shareholder agrees to vote:
I am recording your < >_vote and will send you a printed confirmation. For confirmation purposes, may I have your full name and the address that we'll be mailing your confirmation to? And are you authorized to vote all shares ? (If no, identify which accounts s/he is eligible to vote and proceed with voting process). Thank you for your time. Have a good day/evening!
If Shareholder Declines to vote:
Would you like our toll free number so you can call back at your convenience? Your participation would be greatly appreciated and it would just take a brief moment to vote your shares over the phone.
If Yes: Please call 866-905-2396 any time between 9am and 11pm EST weekdays or between Noon and 6pm on Saturday. Thank you for your time. Have a good day/evening!
If No: Thank you for your time. Have a good day/evening
