| UNITED STATES |
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| PUTNAM ASSET ALLOCATION FUNDS |
| PUTNAM CALIFORNIA TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND |
| PUTNAM CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES FUND |
| PUTNAM DIVERSIFIED INCOME TRUST |
| PUTNAM ETF TRUST |
| PUTNAM FOCUSED INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND |
| PUTNAM FUNDS TRUST |
| GEORGE PUTNAM BALANCED FUND |
| PUTNAM GLOBAL HEALTH CARE FUND |
| PUTNAM GLOBAL INCOME TRUST |
| PUTNAM HIGH YIELD FUND |
| PUTNAM INCOME FUND |
| PUTNAM INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND |
| PUTNAM INVESTMENT FUNDS |
| PUTNAM LARGE CAP VALUE FUND |
| PUTNAM MASSACHUSETTS TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND |
| PUTNAM MINNESOTA TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND |
| PUTNAM MONEY MARKET FUND |
| PUTNAM MORTGAGE SECURITIES FUND |
| PUTNAM NEW JERSEY TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND |
| PUTNAM NEW YORK TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND |
| PUTNAM OHIO TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND |
| PUTNAM PENNSYLVANIA TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND |
| PUTNAM SUSTAINABLE LEADERS FUND |
| PUTNAM TARGET DATE FUNDS |
| PUTNAM TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND |
| PUTNAM TAX-FREE INCOME TRUST |
| PUTNAM VARIABLE TRUST |
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Re: Your investment in the Putnam Funds
Dear Putnam Funds shareholder:
We recently contacted you seeking your vote on a proposal that affects your investment in the Putnam Funds. Our records indicate that we have not yet received your vote. We respectfully request that you vote as soon as you can. As a reminder, the Board of Trustees of the Putnam Funds recommends that you vote in favor of the proposal and believes it is in the best interest of shareholders.
Your vote is important regardless of how many shares you own. Your prompt vote will reduce the need for additional mailings.
Vote now using one of the methods below:
| • | Online: Visit the website listed on the enclosed proxy card. |
| • | Phone: Call the toll-free number on the proxy card. |
| • | Mail: Sign and date the enclosed proxy card and return it in the postage-paid envelope. |
Our initial mailing on this matter may have included only a Notice of Meeting and not the full proxy statement. To review the full statement, please visit https://www.putnam.com/static/pdf/email/all-putnam-funds-proxy-statement.pdf. Or call 1-833-501-4818, and we would be happy to email it to you.
Thank you in advance for your prompt vote.
Sincerely,
ATTENTION: Your vote is needed for Putnam Funds!
Dear Putnam Funds shareholder:
We recently contacted you seeking your vote on a proposal that affects your investment in the Putnam Funds. Our records indicate that we have not yet received your vote. We respectfully request that you vote as soon as you can. As a reminder, the Board of Trustees of the Putnam Funds recommends that you vote in favor of the proposal and believes it is in the best interest of shareholders.
Your vote is important regardless of how many shares you own. Your prompt vote will reduce the need for additional mailings.
Vote now using one of the methods below:
| • | Online: Visit the website listed on the white proxy card you received in the mail. |
| • | Phone: Call the toll-free number on the proxy card. |
| • | Mail: Sign and date the proxy card and return it in the postage-paid envelope. |
Our initial mailing on this matter may have included only a Notice of Meeting and not the full proxy statement. To review the full statement, please visit https://www.putnam.com/static/pdf/email/all-putnam-funds-proxy-statement.pdf. Or call 1-833-501-4818, and we would be happy to email it to you.
Thank you in advance for your prompt vote.
Sincerely,
