Recently we distributed proxy materials regarding the upcoming Special Meeting of Shareholders of BlackRock FundsSM. Our records indicate that we have not yet received voting instructions | | | For your convenience, please utilize any of the following methods to submit your vote: |
for your account(s). In an effort to avoid any further expenses, | | | 1. | By Phone |
we are requesting that you please take a moment to submit your vote. | | | Please call Computershare Fund Services toll-free at 1-866-390-5114. |
Your Board of Trustees recommends you vote FOR the proposals that apply to your portfolio(s) to:
| | | Representatives are available to take your vote Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., and Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. EDT. |
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1. | Approve a new Investment Advisory Agreement with | | | 2. | By Internet |
| BlackRock Advisors, Inc. or BlackRock Financial Management, Inc., as applicable. | | | Visit https://vote.proxy-direct.com and follow the simple instructions. |
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2. | Approve a new Sub-Advisory Agreement with | | | 3. | By Touch-tone Phone |
| BlackRock Financial Management, Inc., BlackRock International, Ltd. or BlackRock Institutional | | | Call toll free 1-866-241-6192 and follow the instructions. |
| Management Corporation, as applicable. | | | 4. | By Mail |
| | | | Simply return your executed proxy card in the envelope |
3. | For the Delaware Tax-Free Income, Ohio Tax-Free | | | provided. |
| Income, Kentucky Tax-Free Income, New Jersey | | | |
| Tax-Free Income and Pennsylvania Tax-Free Income Portfolios only, approve a change to the fundamental investment policy regarding investments in municipal securities. | | | If you have any questions, or need assistance in voting your shares, please do not hesitate to contact Computershare Fund Services at 1-866-390-5114. |
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Your vote is important no matter how many shares you own. In order for your vote to be counted, we must receive your | | | |
instructions prior to the meeting date. | | | |