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DFA Investment Dimensions Group Inc.
Dimensional Investment Group Inc.
The DFA Investment Trust Company
Dimensional Emerging Markets Value Fund Inc.
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The Script (Level I)
Good (morning, afternoon, evening,) My name is (Full Name).
I am calling in reference to your investment with Dimensional Fund Advisors.
May I please speak with Mr./ Mrs. (full name)?
Good _____________ Mr./Mrs. ___________. I wanted to confirm that you have received
notice of the shareholder meeting for June 2, 2009.
Have you received the information?
If “Yes” or positive response:
If you’re not able to attend the meeting, I can record your voting instructions by phone.
Your Board of Directors is recommending a vote in favor of all proposals.
If “No” or negative response:
I would be happy to review the meeting agenda and record your vote by phone.
However, the Board of Directors is recommending a vote in favor.
Would you like to vote along with the Board’s recommendation?
Would you like to vote all of your accounts accordingly?
*Confirmation –I am recording your (in favor/against/abstain) vote.
For confirmation purposes:
• Please state your full name. (pause for response)
• According to our records, you reside in (city, state, zip code). (pause)
• To ensure that we have the correct address for the written confirmation, pleasestate your street address. (pause for response)
Thank you. You will receive written confirmation of your voting instructions in 3 to 5 business days. Once you receive your confirmation, if you have any questions, feel free to contact us at the toll free number listed on the confirmation. Mr./Mrs. ___________, your vote is very important and your time is greatly appreciate . Thank you.
Rebuttals
If shareholder asks what we mean by “all accounts accordingly”
“This means would you like to voteallof your accounts with (name of investment) ________.”
(In favor, against, or abstaining)
If shareholder asks how many accounts he/she has.
“Currently my system shows ____ accounts, but depending on how the account is registered,
additional accounts may not be grouped with your main account.”
If shareholder will not vote until the material is received:
Due to time constraints, we are e-mailing proxy materials to ensure delivery before the meeting date.
