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 (Amendment No. ______________ )
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JANUS INVESTMENT FUND
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
151 Detroit Street, Denver, Colorado 80206-4805
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
303-333-3863
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(Registrant's Telephone No., including Area Code)
Stephanie Grauerholz-Lofton -- 151 Detroit Street, Denver, Colorado 80206-4805
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SEC 1913 (04-05)
Form of
** IMPORTANT NOTICE **
Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials
for the Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on June 10, 2010
[Janus Logo]
JANUS INVESTMENT FUND
[address]
You are receiving this communication because you are
eligible to vote at the joint Special Meeting of
Shareholders ("Meeting") and the materials you should
review before you cast your vote are now available.
THIS COMMUNICATION PRESENTS ONLY AN OVERVIEW OF THE MORE
COMPLETE PROXY MATERIALS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU ON THE
INTERNET. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO ACCESS AND REVIEW ALL OF THE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE PROXY MATERIALS
BEFORE VOTING. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A FORM FOR VOTING.
The number below will allow you to access proxy
information online for all your investments connected with
the Meeting. To access this information, please log in at:
www.kingproxy.com/janus
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Notice is hereby given that a joint Special Meeting of Shareholders of Janus
Investment Fund (the "Trust") will be held on June 10, 2010, at 9:30 a.m.
Mountain Time, at the JW Marriott Hotel, 150 Clayton Lane, Denver, Colorado,
80206. For Meeting directions, please call 1-877-335-2687.
Please go to www.kingproxy.com/janus and enter the number found in the box
above. Once you have logged in, you can view/download the Proxy Materials or
request a copy of the Proxy Materials via the U.S. Post Office.
Please read the Proxy Materials carefully and vote your shares. If you should
have any questions about this Notice or the Proxy Materials, please call
1-800-825-0898 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00
p.m. Eastern Time.
TO VOTE:
o By Internet: Go to www.kingproxy.com/janus, enter the number found in the
box above, read the Proxy Materials, and follow the online
instructions.
o In person: Attend the Meeting on June 10, 2010.
TO REQUEST PROXY MATERIALS*:
If you would like to receive a paper or electronic copy of these materials, you
must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. The Proxy
Materials include the Letter to Shareholders, Notice of Meeting, and Proxy
Statement. Please make your request for a copy of the materials as instructed
below on or before June 1, 2010 to facilitate timely delivery.
o By Internet: Go to www.kingproxy.com/janus, enter the number found in the box
above to log in, and request materials.
o By phone: Call toll-free at 1-800-825-0898 and reference the number found
in the box above.
o By e-mail: Send a blank e-mail to janus@kingproxy.com with the 14-digit
number found in the box above in the subject line.
* If you would like to receive all future proxy materials from the Trust via the
U.S. Post Office, go to www.kingproxy.com/janus, enter the number found in the
box above to log in, and opt out.
SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS OF YOUR FUND(S) WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, JUNE
10, 2010, AT THE PLACE AND TIME INDICATED ON THE FRONT OF THIS NOTICE.
YOUR FUND(S):
FUND NAME 1 FUND NAME 2 FUND NAME 3
FUND NAME 4 FUND NAME 5 FUND NAME 6
FUND NAME 7 FUND NAME 8 FUND NAME 9
FUND NAME 10 FUND NAME 11 FUND NAME 12
FUND NAME 13 FUND NAME 14 FUND NAME 15
FUND NAME 16 FUND NAME 17 FUND NAME 18
PROPOSAL 1. ELECTION OF TEN TRUSTEES:
01. Jerome S. Contro 02. William F. McCalpin 03. John W. McCarter, Jr.
04. Dennis B. Mullen 05. James T. Rothe 06. William D. Stewart
07. Martin H. Waldinger 08. Linda S. Wolf 09. John H. Cammack
10. John P. McGonigle
THE PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TRUST. THE
BOARD RECOMMENDS A VOTE "FOR" ELECTION OF ALL NOMINEES.
SHAREHOLDER PRIVACY: To ensure your privacy, there is no personal information
required to view or request proxy materials and/or vote. The number listed in
the box on the front is a unique identifier created for this proxy and this
proxy only. It is not linked to your account number nor can it be used in any
other manner than in connection with this proxy.
Form of Script
Hi, I'm Robin Beery, President of your Janus Funds. I'd like to talk to you
about voting the fund shareholder proxy material you will be receiving. As a
shareholder, you have the right to be heard and Janus wants you to be heard.
This proxy covers important matters about the fund that can only be implemented
if a sufficient number of shareholders take action. In order to make sure we
have enough votes to have a shareholder meeting, we will be reaching out through
mailings and phone calls. Your prompt response can minimize costs. Thank you and
please vote your shares today.