UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
(RULE 14a-101)
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
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Lord Abbett Research Fund, Inc.
(Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement,
if other than the Registrant)
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October 23, 2013
PROXY MEETING ADJOURNED TO NOVEMBER 7, 2013
PLEASE VOTE! YOUR VOTE IS NEEDED!
Dear Fellow Shareholder:
Lord Abbett Classic Stock Fund is seeking your approval on an important proposal related to the reorganization of Lord Abbett Classic Stock Fund into Lord Abbett Calibrated Dividend Growth Fund. The details related to this proposal can be found in the proxy statement that was included in our initial mailing to you. Your Board of Directors approved the proposal and recommends that you vote “FOR” the reorganization proposal.
The Fund has made it easy for you to vote:
- Logon to the website proxyvote.com: enter the control number on the voting instruction form and follow the prompts.
- Call the toll free number touchtone voting number on your voting instruction form, enter the control number and follow the prompts.
- Sign and return the voting instruction form in the return envelope provided.
Please take a minute to vote as your vote matters.
Thank you for your help with this important vote.
LAB OBO
October 23, 2013
PROXY MEETING ADJOURNED TO NOVEMBER 7, 2013
PLEASE VOTE! YOUR VOTE IS NEEDED!
Dear Fellow Shareholder:
Lord Abbett Classic Stock Fund is seeking your approval on an important proposal related to the reorganization of Lord Abbett Classic Stock Fund into Lord Abbett Calibrated Dividend Growth Fund. The details related to this proposal can be found in the proxy statement that was included in our initial mailing to you. Your Board of Directors approved the proposal and recommends that you vote “FOR” the reorganization proposal.
The Fund has made it easy for you to vote:
- Please call us at1-888-991-1294 and a proxy voting specialist will be happy to answer your questions and assist you in placing your vote over the phone. Representatives are available weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time.
- Logon to the website proxyvote.com: enter the control number on the voting instruction form and follow the prompts.
- Call the toll free number touchtone voting number on your voting instruction form, enter the control number and follow the prompts.
- Sign and return the voting instruction form in the return envelope provided.
Please take a minute to vote as your vote matters.
Thank you for your help with this important vote.
LAB N/R
