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SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
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The Calvert Fund Calvert Impact Fund, Inc. Calvert Management Series Calvert Responsible Index Series, Inc. Calvert Social Investment Fund Calvert World Values Fund, Inc. Calvert Variable Series, Inc. Calvert Variable Products, Inc.
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EXTREMELY IMPORTANT – PLEASE VOTE NOW!
Dear Shareholder:
We recently sent you proxy materials concerning important proposals to approve new investment advisory agreements and, where applicable, new investment sub-advisory agreements with respect to your Funds. Shareholders are being asked to vote to approve the new agreements.
This letter was sent because you held shares in one or more Calvert Funds as of the record date, December 22, 2020. To date, we have not received your vote.
YOUR FUND BOARD(S) UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE "FOR" THE PROPOSALS
VOTE NOW
Please vote using one of these options:
1. | VOTE ONLINE – Please visit the website for online voting on the enclosed proxy card and follow the on-screen instructions. You will need to enter the control number located in the box on your card to vote. |
2. | VOTE BY MOBILE - Scan the QR code shown on the enclosed proxy card using your mobile phone’s camera or any QR code reader application and follow the on-screen instructions. Open your QR code reader and hold your device so that the QR code appears in the view finder and tap on the notification link that appears to go directly to online voting. |
3. | VOTE BY PHONE - Call the toll-free number listed on the enclosed proxy card and follow the recorded instructions. You will need to enter the control number located in the box on your card to vote. |
4. | VOTE BY MAIL - Complete, sign and date the enclosed proxy card and then return it in the enclosed postage paid envelope. |
The proxy materials we sent contain important information regarding proposals you and other shareholders are being asked to consider. Please read the materials carefully. If you have questions regarding the proposals, or need assistance with voting, please call Computershare Fund Services, the funds’ proxy solicitor, toll free at 1-877-225-6862.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
CalvertReminderrNEW2021