UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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14a-6(e)(2))
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SPDR SERIES TRUST
SPDR INDEX SHARES FUNDS
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
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SPDR FUNDS
FINAL SOLICITATION SCRIPT
MEETING DATE: MARCH 19, 2010
TOLL FREE NUMBER: 877-257-9951
Greeting :
Hello, is Mr./Ms. _________ available please?
Hi Mr./Ms. __________________________, my name is ________________ and I am
calling on behalf of the SPDR Funds on a recorded line. Recently we sent you
proxy materials for the upcoming Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on
March 19, 2010 and have not received your proxy. Your Fund's Board of Trustees
is recommending that you vote in favor of the proposals. Would you like to vote
along with the recommendations of the board?
For the record, would you please state your full name and mailing address?
Are you authorized to vote on all shares?
Again, my name is _____________________________, a proxy voting specialist on
behalf of the SPDR Funds. Today's date is _________________________ and the time
is ____________ Eastern Time.
Mr./Ms. __________________________, I have recorded your [FAVORABLE / AGAINST /
ABSTAIN] vote for all of your SPDR Fund accounts and will be sending you a
written confirmation for each. If you wish to make any changes you may contact
us by calling 877-257-9951. Thank you very much for your participation and have
a great day/evening.
If Not Received
I can resend the materials to you. Do you have an email address this can be sent
to?
(If yes: Type the email address in the notes and read it back 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 Not Interested:
(use rebuttal) 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 SPDR Funds. You should have received proxy material in the mail concerning
the Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on March 19, 2010.
Your participation is very important. To vote over the telephone, call toll-free
at 877-257-9951 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 SPDR Funds. You should have received proxy material in
the mail concerning the Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on March 19,
2010.
Your participation is very important. To vote over the telephone, call toll-free
at 877-257-9951 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 SPDR Funds.
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 SPDR Funds.
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 SPDR Funds.
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 SPDR Funds, please contact your Financial Advisor or call the SPDR
Funds at 866-787-2257. Thank you for investing with the SPDR Funds."