SCHEDULE 14A
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SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
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SECOND ADJOURNMENT NOTICE
Your Vote Is Needed!
February 6, 2007
Dear Shareholder,
Due to low shareholder response at the first two scheduled shareholder meetings for IXIS Equity Diversified Portfolio, we have adjourned the Special Meeting of Shareholders to February 23, 2007 in order to provide shareholders with additional time to vote their shares.
In order for Hansberger Global Investors to continue to manage the Fund, shareholders must approve the new sub-advisory agreement as described in the proposal.
Enclosed is a brief summary of important facts about the proposal. More complete information, including the proxy statement, is also posted to our website at www.ixisadvisorfunds.com.
EVERYONE’S VOTE COUNTS!
WE URGE YOU TO VOTE YOUR PROXY NOW.
Another copy of your ballot(s) is enclosed with this letter for your convenience. Please take a moment to vote using one of the convenient methods listed on the ballot or simply vote, sign and return the ballot in the enclosed postage-paid envelope.
Should you have any questions regarding this information or to register your vote by phone, please call the toll-free number 1-800-283-2519 ext. 112.
Thank you for your assistance.
John T. Hailer, President | OBO |
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SECOND ADJOURNMENT NOTICE
Your Vote Is Needed!
February 6, 2007
Dear Shareholder,
Due to low shareholder response at the first two scheduled shareholder meetings for IXIS Equity Diversified Portfolio, we have adjourned the Special Meeting of Shareholders to February 23, 2007 in order to provide shareholders with additional time to vote their shares.
In order for Hansberger Global Investors to continue to manage the Fund, shareholders must approve the new sub-advisory agreement as described in the proposal.
Enclosed is a brief summary of important facts about the proposal. More complete information, including the proxy statement, is also posted to our website at www.ixisadvisorfunds.com.
EVERYONE’S VOTE COUNTS!
WE URGE YOU TO VOTE YOUR PROXY NOW.
Another copy of your ballot(s) is enclosed with this letter for your convenience. Please take a moment to vote using one of the convenient methods listed on the ballot or simply vote, sign and return the ballot in the enclosed postage-paid envelope.
Should you have any questions regarding this information or to register your vote by phone, please call the toll-free number 1-800-283-2519.
Thank you for your assistance.
John T. Hailer, President | NOBO/REG |
PS: As the date of the Meeting approaches, if we still have not received your proxy vote, you may receive a call from The Altman Group, the Fund’s proxy solicitor, reminding you to vote.
Your fund is conducting a shareholder meeting. The meeting was originally scheduled for January 19, 2007, but due to insufficient shareholder participation the meeting has been adjourned twice. The next meeting is scheduled for February 23, 2007. Below is a summary of important facts that may help you as you consider the shareholder proposal and vote your proxy.
What proposal am I being asked to vote on?
You are voting on a proposal to approve a New Sub-Advisory Agreement for IXIS Equity Diversified Portfolio and/or IXIS Moderate Diversified Portfolio among IXIS Advisors, Hansberger Global Investors, Inc. and the Funds.
Who is Hansberger Global Investors?
Hansberger Global Investors (Hansberger) is currently one of four sub-advisors for IXIS Equity Diversified Portfolio and one of five sub-advisors for IXIS Moderate Diversified Portfolio. Each sub-advisor manages one or more segments of the Funds.
Why are we voting on a New Sub-Advisory Agreement?
There is a planned transfer of ownership of a controlling interest in Hansberger Group, Inc., Hansberger’s parent company, to IXIS Asset Management US Group, L.P. As required by law whenever there is a change in control, the current Sub-Advisory Agreement will automatically be terminated and a New Sub-Advisory Agreement must be approved by the Funds’ Trustees and shareholders.
The Trustees of the Funds have approved this New Sub-Advisory Agreement and recommend that shareholders vote in favor of the proposal.
Is there any difference between the old Sub-Advisory Agreement and the New Sub-Advisory Agreement?
No. The New Sub-Advisory Agreement is substantially similar to the Sub-Advisory agreement currently in effect for the Funds.
Are there any changes to the Sub-Advisory Agreement fees?
No. There will not be any changes to the Sub-Advisory Agreement fees paid by the Funds.
Who is paying for the shareholder meeting and proxy expenses?
IXIS Asset Management Advisors, L.P. and its affiliates will pay for the expenses related to this proxy campaign.
What happens if the proposal is not passed?
If the Funds do not receive enough votes to reach a conclusion on the proposal or to pass the proposal, then Hansberger will no longer be able to manage its segment of the Funds and a new sub-advisor will need to be appointed.
Please visit our website at www.ixisadvisorfunds.com for a complete copy of the proxy statement.
Online Proxy Voting
Hansberger Global Investors, Inc. ("Hansberger") currently serves as sub-adviser to the Funds noted below. Because of a proposed change of ownership at Hansberger’s parent company, the existing sub-advisory agreements among IXIS Asset Management Advisors, L.P., Hansberger and the Funds will automatically terminate, should the change of ownership occur. In order for Hansberger to continue managing the Funds, the Funds must enter into new contracts with Hansberger which must be approved by shareholders. It is important to note that there will be no change in investment process, strategy or policy, and no change in the advisory or sub-advisory fee rates is being proposed.
Due to low shareholder participation, the special meeting of shareholders on January 19, 2007, was adjourned. The Funds will conduct a reconvened special meeting of shareholders, onFebruary 23, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time at the offices of IXIS Asset Management Advisors, L.P. Theproxy statement provides information about the proposed new sub-advisory contracts.
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