[FORM OF PROXY CARD]
EVERY SHAREHOLDER’S VOTE IS IMPORTANT
EASY VOTING OPTIONS:
VOTE ON THE INTERNET Log on to: [__] Follow the on-screen instructions. If you vote by internet, you do not have to return your voting instruction card. |
VOTE BY PHONE Please call us toll-free at [__], and follow the instructions provided. If you vote by telephone, you do not have to return your voting instruction card |
VOTE BY MAIL Complete, sign and date your voting instruction card and return it promptly in the envelope provided. |
VOTE IN PERSON Attend Shareholder Meeting 303 Broadway, Suite 1100, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202 on [__], 2019 |
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TOUCHSTONE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES FUND
SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
TO BE HELD ON [__], 2019
THIS PROXY IS BEING SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF TOUCHSTONE STRATEGIC TRUST. The undersigned shareholder(s) of Touchstone Credit Opportunities Fund, a series of Touchstone Strategic Trust, revoking previous proxies, hereby appoints Jill T. McGruder, Terrie A. Wiedenheft, Meredyth A. Whitford and Timothy S. Stearns, or any one of them true and lawful attorneys with power of substitution of each, to vote all shares of Touchstone Credit Opportunities Fund that the undersigned is entitled to vote, at the Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on [__], 2019, at [__] [a.m./p.m.], Eastern time, at the offices of Touchstone Strategic Trust, 303 Broadway, Suite 1100, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202, and at any adjournment or postponement thereof as indicated on the reverse side. In their discretion, the proxy holders named above are authorized to vote upon such other matters as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.
Receipt of the Notice of the Special Meeting and the accompanying Proxy Statement/Prospectus is hereby acknowledged. The shares of Touchstone Credit Opportunities Fund represented hereby will be voted as indicated or FOR the proposal if no choice is indicated.
VOTE VIA THE INTERNET: [__]
VOTE VIA THE TELEPHONE: [__]
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EVERY SHAREHOLDER’S VOTE IS IMPORTANT
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for
Touchstone Credit Opportunities Fund
Special Meeting of Shareholders to Be Held on [__], 2019.
The Proxy Statement/Prospectus for this meeting is available at:
[__]
IF YOU VOTE ON THE INTERNET OR BY TELEPHONE,
YOU NEED NOT RETURN THIS PROXY CARD
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In their discretion, the proxy holders are authorized to vote upon such other matters as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournments or postponements thereof.
Properly executed proxies will be voted as specified. If no other specification is made, such shares will be voted “FOR” the proposal.
TO VOTE, MARK BLOCKS BELOW IN BLUE OR BLACK INK. Example:
1. To approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Plan”) providing for (i) the transfer of all the assets of Touchstone Credit Opportunities Fund, a series of Touchstone Strategic Trust (the “Target Fund”) to Touchstone Credit Opportunities II Fund, a series of Touchstone Funds Group Trust (the “Acquiring Fund”) in exchange solely for Class A, Class C, Class Y and Institutional Class shares of the Acquiring Fund and the assumption by the Acquiring Fund of all the liabilities of the Target Fund; and (ii) the pro rata (or proportionate) distribution by class of the Acquiring Fund’s shares to the Target Fund’s shareholders in complete liquidation and termination of the Target Fund. | FOR o | AGAINST o | ABSTAIN o |
WE URGE YOU TO SIGN, DATE AND MAIL THIS PROXY PROMPTLY
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