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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SPDR SERIES TRUST
SPDR INDEX SHARES FUNDS
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________________________________________________________________________
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SPDR SERIES TRUST
SPDR INDEX SHARES FUNDS
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
SHAREHOLDER MEETING ADJOURNED UNTIL APRIL 26, 2010
BECAUSE WE DID NOT RECEIVE SUFFICIENT SHAREHOLDER VOTES, THE SPECIAL MEETING OF
SHAREHOLDERS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 19, 2010, HAS BEEN ADJOURNED UNTIL
APRIL 26, 2010, AT 11:00 AM (EST).
OUR RECORDS SHOW THAT WE HAVE NOT YET RECEIVED YOUR VOTE ON THE PROPOSALS
PRESENTED TO SHAREHOLDERS. WE URGE YOU TO VOTE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IN ORDER FOR
YOUR SPDR FUND(S) TO OBTAIN A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF VOTES AND AVOID FUTURE
REMINDERS.
YOUR SPDR FUND'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES UNANIMOUSLY
RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE "FOR" THE PROPOSALS.
A SHAREHOLDER MAY THINK HIS OR HER VOTE IS NOT IMPORTANT, BUT IT IS VITAL. YOUR
VOTE WILL ENABLE THE FUNDS TO HOLD THE MEETING AS SCHEDULED AND AVOID THE COST
OF ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION, SO PLEASE VOTE IMMEDIATELY.
Please contact the number below between the hours of 9:30 AM and 9:00 PM (EST)
Monday through Friday, or Saturday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (EST) at:
877-257-9951
You may wish to vote your proxy via the internet, mail or touchtone telephone
number; instructions are included on the enclosed ballot.
VOTING TAKES ONLY A FEW MINUTES
PLEASE VOTE TODAY
(If you have recently voted, please disregard this notice.)
Thank You
(SPDR LOGO)
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
SHAREHOLDER MEETING ADJOURNED UNTIL APRIL 26, 2010
BECAUSE WE DID NOT RECEIVE SUFFICIENT SHAREHOLDER VOTES, THE SPECIAL MEETING OF
SHAREHOLDERS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 19, 2010, HAS BEEN ADJOURNED UNTIL
APRIL 26, 2010, AT 11:00 AM (EST).
OUR RECORDS SHOW THAT WE HAVE NOT YET RECEIVED YOUR VOTE ON THE PROPOSALS
PRESENTED TO SHAREHOLDERS. WE URGE YOU TO VOTE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IN ORDER FOR
YOUR SPDR FUND(S) TO OBTAIN A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF VOTES AND AVOID FUTURE
REMINDERS.
YOUR SPDR FUND'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES UNANIMOUSLY
RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE "FOR" THE PROPOSALS.
A SHAREHOLDER MAY THINK HIS OR HER VOTE IS NOT IMPORTANT, BUT IT IS VITAL. YOUR
VOTE WILL ENABLE THE FUNDS TO HOLD THE MEETING AS SCHEDULED AND AVOID THE COST
OF ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION, SO PLEASE VOTE IMMEDIATELY.
Please contact the number below between the hours of 9:30 AM and 9:00 PM (EST)
Monday through Friday, or Saturday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (EST) at:
877-257-9951
VOTE ONLINE:GO to www.proxyvote.com (a link is embedded with this email) and
enter the control number that appears on each of your emails regarding the
proxy. The site will give you further instructions. Note: if you own multiple
SPDR Funds, you will have to enter multiple control numbers to vote.
VOTING TAKES ONLY A FEW MINUTES
PLEASE VOTE TODAY
(If you have recently voted, please disregard this notice.)
Thank You
SPDR Funds Shareholder Meeting Adjourned - Please Vote Today
From: SPECIMEN [id@ProxyVote.com]
Sent: Friday, [DATE, TIME]
To: [Shareholder]
Subject: SPDR Funds Shareholder Meeting Adjourned - Please Vote Today
* THIS IS A REMINDER*
You were previously sent proxy soliciting information pertaining to the SPDR
Series Trust and SPDR Index Shares Funds meeting of shareholders. According to
our latest records, we have not received your voting instruction(s) on the
matters to be considered at this meeting.
If you have recently voted, please disregard this notice. Thank you.
This is a NOTIFICATION of the:
2010 SPDR Series Trust and SPDR Index Shares Funds Special Meeting of
Stockholders.
MEETING DATE: April 26, 2010
RECORD DATE: January 6, 2010
CUSIP NUMBER: 78464A102
ACCOUNT NUMBER: [____]
CONTROL NUMBER: 012345678901
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Proxy Statement
https://materials.proxyvote.com/Approved/MC0256/20100106/NPS_50999.pdf
Reminder Letter
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SPDR FUNDS
FINAL SOLICITATION SCRIPT
MEETING DATE: MARCH 19, 2010
ADJOURNMENT MEETING DATE: APRIL 26, 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. The meeting has adjourned to
April 26th, 2010. 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. The meeting
has adjourned to April 26th, 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. The meeting has adjourned to April 26th, 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."