SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. )
Filed by the Registrant [ X ]
Filed by a party other than the Registrant [ ]
Check the appropriate box:
[ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement
[ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission only (as permitted by
Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
[ ] Definitive Proxy Statement
[ X ] Definitive Additional Materials
[ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240.14a-11(c) or Section
240.14a-12
HSBC INVESTOR FUNDS
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(Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other Than the Registrant)
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(1) Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies:
(2) Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies:
(3) Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed
pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the amount on which
the filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined):
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(5) Total fee paid
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[ ] Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act
Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was
paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement
number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.
(1) Amount Previously Paid:
(2) Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.:
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(4) Date Filed:
HSBC INVESTOR GROWTH FUND DRAFT SOLICITATION SCRIPT
866-450-8475
Greeting :
Hello, is Mr./Ms. _______________ available please?
Hi Mr./Ms.______________________, my name is______________________ and I am
calling on behalf of the HSBC Investor Growth Fund on a recorded line. Recently
you were mailed proxy materials for the upcoming Special Meeting of
Shareholders. Have you received this material?
If Received:
Your Fund's Board of Trustees is recommending that you vote in favor of the
proposals outlined in the proxy statement. For your convenience, would you like
to vote now over the phone?
IF Yes:
The process will only take a few moments.
Again, my name is ______________________, a proxy voting specialist on
behalf of the HSBC Investor Growth Fund. Today's date is
______________________ and the time is _______ Eastern Time.
Would you please state your full name and full mailing address?
Are you authorized to vote all shares?
(IF YES, PROCEED WITH VOTING PROCESS)
(IF NO, IDENTIFY WITH SHAREHOLDER WHICH ACCOUNTS S/HE IS AUTHORIZED TO VOTE AND
PROCEED WITH VOTING PROCESS)
The Board of Trustees has unanimously approved the proposals as set forth in the
material you received and recommends a favorable vote for the proposals. How do
you wish to vote your account/each of your accounts?
For Favorable Vote:
Mr./Ms.__________________ I have recorded your vote
as follows, for all of your HSBC Investor Growth Fund
accounts you are voting in favor of the proposals as
set forth in the proxy materials you received.
For Non-Favorable Vote:
Mr./Ms.__________________ I have recorded your vote
as follows, for all of your HSBC Investor Growth Fund
accounts you are voting against the proposals as set
forth in the proxy materials you received.
For Abstentions:
Mr./Ms.__________________ I have recorded your vote
as follows, for all of your HSBC Investor Growth Fund
accounts you are abstaining on the proposals as set
forth in the proxy materials you received.
You will receive a written confirmation of your vote. If you wish to make any
changes you may contact us by calling 866-450-8475. Thank you very much for your
participation and have a great day/evening.
If Unsure of voting:
Would you like me to review the proposals with you? (ANSWER ALL THE SHAREHOLDERS
QUESTIONS AND ASK THEM IF THEY WISH TO VOTE OVER THE PHONE. IF THEY AGREE,
RETURN TO AUTHORIZED VOTING SECTION)
If Not Received:
I can resend the materials to you. Do you have an email address this can be sent
to? (IF YES: TYPE EMAIL ADDRESS IN THE NOTES AND READ IT BACK PHONETICALLY TO
THE shareholder) (IF NOT, CONTINUE WITH STANDARD SCRIPT) Can you please verify
your mailing address? (VERIFY ENTIRE ADDRESS, INCLUDING STREET NAME, NUMBER,
TOWN, STATE & ZIP)
Thank you. You should receive these materials shortly and the materials will
inform you of the methods available to you to cast your vote, one of which is to
call us back at the toll free number listed in the material.
If Shares were sold after (record date)
I understand Mr./Ms.__________, however you were a shareholder on the record
date and therefore you are still entitled to vote your shares. Would you have
any objections voting your shares now?
If Not Interested:
I am sorry for the inconvenience. Please be aware that as a shareholder, your
vote is very important. Please fill out and return your proxy card at your
earliest convenience. If you would rather not do that, you can always vote via
the other methods outlined in the proxy materials. Thank you again for your time
today, and have a wonderful day/evening.
ANSWERING MACHINE MESSAGE:
Hello, my name is ____________________ and I am a proxy voting
specialist for the HSBC Investor Growth Fund. You should have
received proxy material in the mail concerning the Special Meeting
of Shareholders to be held on May 23, 2008.
Your participation is very important. To vote over the telephone,
call toll-free at 866-450-8475 and a proxy voting specialist will
assist you with voting your shares. Specialists are available
Monday through Friday,
9:30 AM to 9:00 PM and Saturday 10:00AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time.
Voting takes just a few moments and will benefit all shareholders.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
AUTOMATED ANSWERING MACHINE MESSAGE
Hello, this is the Broadridge Proxy Service Center calling with an
important message on behalf of the HSBC Investor Growth Fund. You
should have received proxy material in the mail concerning the Special
Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 23, 2008.
Your participation is very important. To vote over the telephone, call
toll-free at 866-450-8475 and a proxy voting specialist will assist you
with voting your shares. Specialists are available Monday through
Friday, 9:30 AM - 9:00 PM and Saturday 10:00AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time.
Voting takes just a few moments and will benefit all shareholders.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
INBOUND - CLOSED RECORDING
"Thank you for calling the Broadridge Proxy Services Center for
the HSBC Investor Growth Fund. Our offices are now closed. Please
call us back during our normal business hours which are, Monday
through Friday, 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM to 6:00
PM Eastern Time. Thank you.
INBOUND - CALL IN QUEUE MESSAGE
"Thank you for calling the Broadridge Proxy Services Center for
the HSBC Investor Growth Fund. Our proxy specialists are currently
assisting other
shareholders. Your call is important to us. Please continue to hold and
your call will be answered in the order in which it was received.
END OF CAMPAIGN MESSAGE
"Thank you for calling the Broadridge Proxy Services Center for
the HSBC Investor Growth Fund. The Shareholder meeting has been
held and as a result, this toll free number is no longer in
service for proxy related shareholder calls. If you have questions
about your HSBC Investor Growth Fund, please contact your
Financial Advisor or call the HSBC Investor Growth Fund at (fund
telephone number). Thank you for investing with the HSBC Investor
Growth Fund."