UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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RUSSELL INVESTMENT FUNDS
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Russell Investment Company
Inbound Closed, Call In Queue
and End of Campaign Script
Meeting Date: May 3, 2016
Toll Free #: (844) 700-1478
INBOUND - CLOSED MESSAGE:
“Thank you for calling the BFDS Proxy Line on behalf ofRussell Investment Company. Our offices are now closed. Please call us back during our normal business hours which are, Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Eastern Time, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern time Fridays, or between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM Eastern time on Saturdays. Thank you.”
INBOUND - CALL IN QUEUE MESSAGE:
“Thank you for calling the BFDS Proxy Line on behalf ofRussell Investment Company. Our proxy specialists are currently assisting other shareholders. Your call is important to us. Please continue to hold and your call will be answered in the order in which it was received.”
END OF CAMPAIGN MESSAGE:
“Thank you for calling the BFDS Proxy Line on behalf ofRussell Investment Company. 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 yourRussell Investment Company account, please contact your Financial Advisor or callRussell Investment Company directly at1-800-787-7354. Thank you for investing withRussell Investments.
Russell Investment Company
Inbound Script
Meeting Date: May 3, 2016
Toll Free #: (844) 700-1478
Greeting:
Hello, thank you for callingRussell Investment Companyproxy information line. My name is , may I have your name please?
Thank you Mr./Ms. . Are you calling regarding the upcoming Special Shareholder meeting?
IF YES:
The Board of Trustees recommends a vote “FOR” the proposal.
Would you like to vote along with the recommendation of the Board?
If Yes: Thank you. For the record, would you please state your full name and mailing address?
Again, my name is , a proxy voting specialist on behalf ofRussell Investment Company.
Today’s date is and the time is Eastern Time.
Mr./Ms. , I have recorded your [FOR] vote, in accordance with the Board’s recommendation with respect to the proposal as set forth in the proxy materials you received and we will be mailing you a written confirmation of your vote within 72 hours.
If you wish to make any changes you may contact us by calling1-844-700-1478. Thank you very much for your participation and have a great day/evening.
If No: How would you like to cast your vote on the proposals?
Thank you. For the record, would you please state your full name and mailing address?
Again, my name is , a proxy voting specialist on behalf ofRussell Investment Company.
Today’s date is and the time is Eastern Time.
Mr./Ms. , I have recorded your [repeat vote intention] vote, with respect to the proposal as set forth in the proxy materials you received and we will be mailing you a written confirmation of your vote within 72 hours.
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Russell Investment Company
Inbound Script
Meeting Date: May 3, 2016
Toll Free #: (844) 700-1478
If you wish to make any changes you may contact us by calling1-844-700-1478. Thank you very much for your participation and have a great day/evening.
IF NO:
How may I help you today? (Go to Q&A in the proxy statement to answer any questions.)
If a non-proxy related question, respond:
Mr./Ms. . I apologize I do not have access to that information; please feel free to callRussell Investment Companydirectly at1-800-787-7354.
IF NOT SURE HOW TO VOTE:
You may cast a FOR vote, an AGAINST Vote or an ABSTAIN vote on the proposal.
How would you like to cast your vote on the proposal?
Thank you. For the record, would you please state your full name and mailing address?
Again, my name is , a proxy voting specialist on behalf ofRussell Investment Company.
Today’s date is and the time is Eastern Time.
Mr./Ms. , I have recorded your vote to (repeat vote intention) with respect to the proposal as set forth in the proxy materials you received. We will be mailing you a written confirmation of your vote within 72 hours.
If you wish to make any changes you may contact us by calling (844) 700-1478. Thank you very much for your time and your vote. We hope you have a great day/evening.
What am I being asked to vote on?
Approval of a new investment advisory agreement between each Fund for which you own shares and Russell Investment Management Company, each Fund’s current investment adviser (who is referred to as “RIMCo”), as a result of a transaction involving the sale of Frank Russell Company’s asset management business (including RIMCo).
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Russell Investment Company
Inbound Script
Meeting Date: May 3, 2016
Toll Free #: (844) 700-1478
Closing:
Again, my name is , a proxy voting specialist on behalf ofRussell Investment Company.
If you wish to make any changes you may contact us by calling1-844-700-1478. Thank you very much for your participation and have a great day/evening.
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