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WE NEED YOUR VOTE TODAY!
First Investors Funds
October 26, 2010
Dear Valued Shareholder:
We need your help. We have not yet received your vote for the special meeting of shareholders of the First Investors Funds (“Funds”) scheduled for Friday, November 19, 2010.
Please take a moment now to cast your vote. Your participation is needed however you choose to vote.
For your convenience, another copy of your proxy card and a pre-paid return envelope are enclosed. Should you have any questions regarding the proposals, please call 1(800) 591-6313 to speak with a representative.
To vote your shares, the following convenient voting options have been set up for you.
1) | To vote by Touchtone Phone. Cast your vote by calling the touchtone phone number printed on the enclosed proxy card. | |
2) | To vote through the Internet. You may cast your vote using the internet by logging on to the internet address printed on the enclosed proxy card and following the instructions on the website. | |
3) | To vote by Fax. You may fax your completed, signed and dated proxy card to 1(888) 810-3042. | |
4) | To vote through the Mail. You may sign, date, and complete the reverse side of the enclosed proxy card and return it in the postage paid envelope provided. |
Again, please do not hesitate to call toll-free 1(800) 591-6313 if you have any questions regarding the proposals.
No matter how many shares you own, your vote is important. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Kathryn S. Head
President of the First Investors Funds
WE NEED YOUR VOTE TODAY!
First Investors Funds
October 26, 2010
Dear Valued Shareholder:
We need your help. We have not yet received your vote for the special meeting of shareholders of the First Investors Funds (“Funds”) scheduled for Friday, November 19, 2010.
Please take a moment now to cast your vote. Your participation is needed however you choose to vote.
For your convenience, another copy of your proxy card and a pre-paid return envelope are enclosed. Should you have any questions regarding the proposals, please call 1(800) 591-6313 to speak with a representative.
To vote your shares, the following convenient voting options have been set up for you.
1) | To vote by Touchtone Phone. Cast your vote by calling the touchtone phone number printed on the enclosed proxy card. | |
2) | To vote through the Internet. You may cast your vote using the internet by logging on to the internet address printed on the enclosed proxy card and following the instructions on the website. | |
3) | To vote through the Mail. You may sign, date, and complete the reverse side of the enclosed proxy card and return it in the postage paid envelope provided. |
Again, please do not hesitate to call toll-free 1(800) 591-6313 if you have any questions regarding the proposals.
No matter how many shares you own, your vote is important. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Kathryn S. Head
President of the First Investors Funds