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| TO VOTE BY TELEPHONE | TO VOTE BY INTERNET | TO VOTE BY MAIL |
| 1) Read the Proxy Statement and | 1) Read the Proxy Statement and | 1) Read the Proxy Statement |
| have the proxy card below at hand. | have the proxy card below at hand. | 2) Check the appropriate boxes on the|
| 2) Call toll-free 1-888-________ | 2) Log on to www.proxyweb.com | proxy card on the reverse side. |
| 3) Follow the simple instructions. | 3) Follow the simple instructions. | 3) Sign and date the proxy Card. |
| | | 4) Return the proxy card in the |
| | | envelope provided. |
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AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENT TRUST
AMERICAN CENTURY DIVERSIFIED BOND FUND
PROXY FOR SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON JUNE 27, 2007
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS that the undersigned shareholder of American
Century Diversified Bond Fund (the "Fund"), a series of American Century
Investment Trust (the "Trust"), hereby appoints each of Charles A. Etherington,
David H. Reinmiller, Brian L. Brogan, Otis H. Cowan and Janet A. Nash,
collectively or individually, as his or her attorney-in-fact and proxy, with the
power of substitution of each, to vote and act with respect to all shares of the
Fund, which the undersigned is entitled to vote at the Special Meeting of
Shareholders (the "Meeting") to be held on June 27, 2007 at the principal
executive offices of the Trust at 4500 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111,
at 11:30 a.m. Central Time, and at any adjournment thereof.
The attorneys named will vote the shares represented by this proxy in accordance
with the choices made on this ballot. If no choice is indicated as to an item,
this proxy will be voted affirmatively on such matter. Discretionary authority
is hereby conferred as to all other matters as may properly come before the
Meeting or any adjournment thereof.
THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TRUST. THIS
PROXY, WHEN PROPERLY EXECUTED, WILL BE VOTED IN THE MANNER DIRECTED BY THE
UNDERSIGNED SHAREHOLDER. IF NO DIRECTION IS MADE, THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED "FOR"
THE PROPOSAL.
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| | Signature(s) and Title(s), Date
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After careful consideration, the Board of Trustees of the Trust unanimously
approved the proposal listed below and recommended that shareholders vote "for"
the proposal.
PLEASE MARK YOUR VOTE BELOW IN BLUE OR BLACK INK OR NUMBER 2 PENCIL. PLEASE DO
NOT USE FINE POINT PENS.
FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN
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1. To approve the reclassification of the
Advisor Class shares of the American
Century Diversified Bond Fund, a
series company of American Century
Investment Trust, whereby effective
August 31, 2007 or on such other
date as American Century may
decide, all of the Advisor Class
shares will be reclassified as A
Class shares of the American Century
Diversified Bond Fund.
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT. PLEASE COMPLETE, SIGN AND RETURN THIS CARD AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE.
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| TO VOTE BY TELEPHONE | TO VOTE BY INTERNET | TO VOTE BY MAIL |
| 1) Read the Proxy Statement and | 1) Read the Proxy Statement and | 1) Read the Proxy Statement |
| have the proxy card below at hand. | have the proxy card below at hand. | 2) Check the appropriate boxes on the|
| 2) Call toll-free 1-888-________ | 2) Log on to www.proxyweb.com | proxy card on the reverse side. |
| 3) Follow the simple instructions. | 3) Follow the simple instructions. | 3) Sign and date the proxy Card. |
| | | 4) Return the proxy card in the |
| | | envelope provided. |
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AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENT TRUST
AMERICAN CENTURY HIGH-YIELD FUND
PROXY FOR SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON JUNE 27, 2007
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS that the undersigned shareholder of American
Century High Yield Fund (the "Fund"), a series of American Century Investment
Trust (the "Trust"), hereby appoints each of Charles A. Etherington, David H.
Reinmiller, Brian L. Brogan, Otis H. Cowan and Janet A. Nash, collectively or
individually, as his or her attorney-in-fact and proxy, with the power of
substitution of each, to vote and act with respect to all shares of the Fund,
which the undersigned is entitled to vote at the Special Meeting of Shareholders
(the "Meeting") to be held on June 27, 2007 at the principal executive offices
of the Trust at 4500 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111, at 11:30 a.m.
Central Time, and at any adjournment thereof.
The attorneys named will vote the shares represented by this proxy in accordance
with the choices made on this ballot. If no choice is indicated as to an item,
this proxy will be voted affirmatively on such matter. Discretionary authority
is hereby conferred as to all other matters as may properly come before the
Meeting or any adjournment thereof.
THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TRUST. THIS
PROXY, WHEN PROPERLY EXECUTED, WILL BE VOTED IN THE MANNER DIRECTED BY THE
UNDERSIGNED SHAREHOLDER. IF NO DIRECTION IS MADE, THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED "FOR"
THE PROPOSAL.
-------------------------------------- Please complete, sign and return
| | this card as soon as possible.
| |
| |
| |
| | --------------------------------------
| | Signature(s) and Title(s), Date
-------------------------------------- if applicable
‹ FOLD HERE ›
After careful consideration, the Board of Trustees of the Trust unanimously
approved the proposal listed below and recommended that shareholders vote "for"
the proposal.
PLEASE MARK YOUR VOTE BELOW IN BLUE OR BLACK INK OR NUMBER 2 PENCIL. PLEASE DO
NOT USE FINE POINT PENS.
FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN
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1. To approve the reclassification of the
Advisor Class shares of the American
Century High-Yield Fund, a series
company of American Century Investment
Trust, whereby effective August 31, 2007
or on such other date as American
Century may decide, all
of the Advisor Class shares will be
reclassified as A Class shares of
the American Century High-Yield Fund.
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT. PLEASE COMPLETE, SIGN AND RETURN THIS CARD AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE.
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| TO VOTE BY TELEPHONE | TO VOTE BY INTERNET | TO VOTE BY MAIL |
| 1) Read the Proxy Statement and | 1) Read the Proxy Statement and | 1) Read the Proxy Statement |
| have the proxy card below at hand. | have the proxy card below at hand. | 2) Check the appropriate boxes on the|
| 2) Call toll-free 1-888-________ | 2) Log on to www.proxyweb.com | proxy card on the reverse side. |
| 3) Follow the simple instructions. | 3) Follow the simple instructions. | 3) Sign and date the proxy Card. |
| | | 4) Return the proxy card in the |
| | | envelope provided. |
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AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENT TRUST
AMERICAN CENTURY PRIME MONEY MARKET FUND
PROXY FOR SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON JUNE 27, 2007
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS that the undersigned shareholder of American
Century Prime Money Market Fund (the "Fund"), a series of American Century
Investment Trust (the "Trust"), hereby appoints each of Charles A. Etherington,
David H. Reinmiller, Brian L. Brogan, Otis H. Cowan and Janet A. Nash,
collectively or individually, as his or her attorney-in-fact and proxy, with the
power of substitution of each, to vote and act with respect to all shares of the
Fund, which the undersigned is entitled to vote at the Special Meeting of
Shareholders (the "Meeting") to be held on June 27, 2007 at the principal
executive offices of the Trust at 4500 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111,
at 11:30 a.m. Central Time, and at any adjournment thereof.
The attorneys named will vote the shares represented by this proxy in accordance
with the choices made on this ballot. If no choice is indicated as to an item,
this proxy will be voted affirmatively on such matter. Discretionary authority
is hereby conferred as to all other matters as may properly come before the
Meeting or any adjournment thereof.
THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TRUST. THIS
PROXY, WHEN PROPERLY EXECUTED, WILL BE VOTED IN THE MANNER DIRECTED BY THE
UNDERSIGNED SHAREHOLDER. IF NO DIRECTION IS MADE, THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED "FOR"
THE PROPOSAL.
-------------------------------------- Please complete, sign and return
| | this card as soon as possible.
| |
| |
| |
| | --------------------------------------
| | Signature(s) and Title(s), Date
-------------------------------------- if applicable
‹ FOLD HERE ›
After careful consideration, the Board of Trustees of the Trust unanimously
approved the proposal listed below and recommended that shareholders vote "for"
the proposal.
PLEASE MARK YOUR VOTE BELOW IN BLUE OR BLACK INK OR NUMBER 2 PENCIL. PLEASE DO
NOT USE FINE POINT PENS.
FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN
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1. To approve the reclassification of the
Advisor Class shares of the American
Century Prime Money Market Fund, a
series company of American Century
Investment Trust, whereby effective
August 31, 2007 or on such other
date as American Century may decide, all
of the Advisor Class shares will be
reclassified as A Class shares of the
American Century Prime Money Market Fund.
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT. PLEASE COMPLETE, SIGN AND RETURN THIS CARD AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE.
