Exhibit 99.(17a)
PROXY CARD
CREDIT SUISSE TRUST
U.S. Equity Flex II Portfolio
SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS ON AUGUST 7, 2009
THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The undersigned, revoking previous proxies, hereby appoint(s) J. Kevin Gao and Karen Regan, or either one of them, attorneys, with full power of substitution, to vote all shares of the U.S. Equity Flex II Portfolio of Credit Suisse Trust (the “Fund”), as indicated below, which the undersigned is entitled to vote at a Special Meeting of Shareholders of the Fund to be held at the offices of the Fund, located at Eleven Madison Avenue, New York, New York, 10010, on August 7, at 3:00 p.m., Eastern time, and at any adjournments thereof. All powers may be exercised by two or more of said proxy holders or substitutes voting or acting or, if only one votes and acts, then by that one. This proxy shall be voted on the proposal described in the Prospectus/Proxy Statement for the Fund as specified on the reverse side.
Receipt of the Notice of Special Meeting of Shareholders and the accompanying Prospectus/Proxy Statement is hereby acknowledged.
| YOUR SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED FOR YOUR VOTE TO BE COUNTED. Please sign exactly as name appears at left. When shares are held by joint tenants, both should sign. When signing as attorney, executor, administrator, trustee or guardian, please give full title as such. If a corporation, please sign in full corporate name by president or other authorized officer. If in a partnership, please sign in partnership name by authorized person. |
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PLEASE FOLD HERE - DO NOT TEAR
IF NO SPECIFICATION IS MADE AND THIS PROXY IS SIGNED AND RETURNED, THE PROXY SHALL BE VOTED FOR THE PROPOSAL. Please refer to the Prospectus/Proxy Statement for a discussion of the proposal.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TRUST UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE “FOR” THE PROPOSAL RELATING TO YOUR ACQUIRED PORTFOLIO.
TO VOTE, MARK ONE BOX IN BLUE OR BLACK INK. Example: | 
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1. | To approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Agreement”) relating to Credit Suisse Trust - U.S. Equity Flex II Portfolio (the “Acquired Portfolio”) providing that (i) the Acquired Portfolio would transfer to Credit Suisse Trust – U.S. Equity Flex I Portfolio (the “Acquiring Portfolio”), a series of the Trust, all of its assets in exchange for shares of the Acquiring Portfolio and the assumption by the Acquiring Portfolio of the Acquired Portfolio’s liabilities, (ii) such shares of the Acquiring Portfolio would be distributed to shareholders of the Acquired Portfolio in liquidation of the Acquired Portfolio, and (iii) the Acquired Portfolio would subsequently be terminated as a series of Credit Suisse Trust. | |
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2. | To transact such other business as may properly come before the Special Meeting or any adjournment or adjournments thereof. |
Thank you for taking the time to vote your shares.
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PROXY CARD
CREDIT SUISSE TRUST
U.S. Equity Flex III Portfolio
SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS ON AUGUST 7, 2009
THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The undersigned, revoking previous proxies, hereby appoint(s) J. Kevin Gao and Karen Regan, or either one of them, attorneys, with full power of substitution, to vote all shares of the U.S. Equity Flex III Portfolio of Credit Suisse Trust (the “Fund”), as indicated below, which the undersigned is entitled to vote at a Special Meeting of Shareholders of the Fund to be held at the offices of the Fund, located at Eleven Madison Avenue, New York, New York, 10010, on August 7, at 3:00 p.m., Eastern time, and at any adjournments thereof. All powers may be exercised by two or more of said proxy holders or substitutes voting or acting or, if only one votes and acts, then by that one. This proxy shall be voted on the proposal described in the Prospectus/Proxy Statement for the Fund as specified on the reverse side.
Receipt of the Notice of Special Meeting of Shareholders and the accompanying Prospectus/Proxy Statement is hereby acknowledged.
| YOUR SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED FOR YOUR VOTE TO BE COUNTED. Please sign exactly as name appears at left. When shares are held by joint tenants, both should sign. When signing as attorney, executor, administrator, trustee or guardian, please give full title as such. If a corporation, please sign in full corporate name by president or other authorized officer. If in a partnership, please sign in partnership name by authorized person. |
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| Signature | Date | |
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| Signature (if held jointly) | Date | |
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| Title if a corporation, partnership or other entity | |
PLEASE FOLD HERE - DO NOT TEAR
IF NO SPECIFICATION IS MADE AND THIS PROXY IS SIGNED AND RETURNED, THE PROXY SHALL BE VOTED FOR THE PROPOSAL. Please refer to the Prospectus/Proxy Statement for a discussion of the proposal.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TRUST UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE “FOR” THE PROPOSAL RELATING TO YOUR ACQUIRED PORTFOLIO.
TO VOTE, MARK ONE BOX IN BLUE OR BLACK INK. Example: | 
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| | | FOR | | AGAINST | | ABSTAIN |
1. | To approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Agreement”) relating to Credit Suisse Trust - U.S. Equity Flex III Portfolio (the “Acquired Portfolio”) providing that (i) the Acquired Portfolio would transfer to Credit Suisse Trust – U.S. Equity Flex I Portfolio (the “Acquiring Portfolio”), a series of the Trust, all of its assets in exchange for shares of the Acquiring Portfolio and the assumption by the Acquiring Portfolio of the Acquired Portfolio’s liabilities, (ii) such shares of the Acquiring Portfolio would be distributed to shareholders of the Acquired Portfolio in liquidation of the Acquired Portfolio, and (iii) the Acquired Portfolio would subsequently be terminated as a series of Credit Suisse Trust. | |
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2. | To transact such other business as may properly come before the Special Meeting or any adjournment or adjournments thereof. |
Thank you for taking the time to vote your shares.
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PROXY CARD
CREDIT SUISSE TRUST
U.S. Equity Flex IV Portfolio
SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS ON AUGUST 7, 2009
THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The undersigned, revoking previous proxies, hereby appoint(s) J. Kevin Gao and Karen Regan, or either one of them, attorneys, with full power of substitution, to vote all shares of the U.S. Equity Flex IV Portfolio of Credit Suisse Trust (the “Fund”), as indicated below, which the undersigned is entitled to vote at a Special Meeting of Shareholders of the Fund to be held at the offices of the Fund, located at Eleven Madison Avenue, New York, New York, 10010, on August 7, at 3:00 p.m., Eastern time, and at any adjournments thereof. All powers may be exercised by two or more of said proxy holders or substitutes voting or acting or, if only one votes and acts, then by that one. This proxy shall be voted on the proposal described in the Prospectus/Proxy Statement for the Fund as specified on the reverse side.
Receipt of the Notice of Special Meeting of Shareholders and the accompanying Prospectus/Proxy Statement is hereby acknowledged.
| YOUR SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED FOR YOUR VOTE TO BE COUNTED. Please sign exactly as name appears at left. When shares are held by joint tenants, both should sign. When signing as attorney, executor, administrator, trustee or guardian, please give full title as such. If a corporation, please sign in full corporate name by president or other authorized officer. If in a partnership, please sign in partnership name by authorized person. |
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| Signature | Date | |
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| Signature (if held jointly) | Date | |
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| Title if a corporation, partnership or other entity | |
PLEASE FOLD HERE - DO NOT TEAR
IF NO SPECIFICATION IS MADE AND THIS PROXY IS SIGNED AND RETURNED, THE PROXY SHALL BE VOTED FOR THE PROPOSAL. Please refer to the Prospectus/Proxy Statement for a discussion of the proposal.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TRUST UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE “FOR” THE PROPOSAL RELATING TO YOUR ACQUIRED PORTFOLIO.
TO VOTE, MARK ONE BOX IN BLUE OR BLACK INK. Example: | 
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| | | FOR | | AGAINST | | ABSTAIN |
1. | To approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Agreement”) relating to Credit Suisse Trust - U.S. Equity Flex IV Portfolio (the “Acquired Portfolio”) providing that (i) the Acquired Portfolio would transfer to Credit Suisse Trust – U.S. Equity Flex I Portfolio (the “Acquiring Portfolio”), a series of the Trust, all of its assets in exchange for shares of the Acquiring Portfolio and the assumption by the Acquiring Portfolio of the Acquired Portfolio’s liabilities, (ii) such shares of the Acquiring Portfolio would be distributed to shareholders of the Acquired Portfolio in liquidation of the Acquired Portfolio, and (iii) the Acquired Portfolio would subsequently be terminated as a series of Credit Suisse Trust. | |
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2. | To transact such other business as may properly come before the Special Meeting or any adjournment or adjournments thereof. |
Thank you for taking the time to vote your shares.
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