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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Stephanie Grauerholz-Lofton -- 151 Detroit Street, Denver, Colorado 80206-4805
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*** EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE ***
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS FOR THE
SHAREHOLDER MEETING TO BE HELD ON JUNE 10, 2010.
JANUS INVESTMENT FUND MEETING INFORMATION
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MEETING TYPE: Special
FOR HOLDERS AS OF: March 17, 2010
DATE: June 10, 2010 TIME: 9:30 a.m. MDT
LOCATION: JW Marriott Hotel
150 Clayton Lane
Denver, CO 80206
You are receiving this communication because
you hold shares in the above named Trust.
This is not a ballot. You cannot use this
notice to vote these shares. This
communication presents only an overview of
the more complete proxy materials that are
available to you on the Internet. You may
view the proxy materials online at
www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper
copy (see reverse side).
We encourage you to access and review all of
the important information contained in the
proxy materials before voting.
SEE THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS NOTICE TO OBTAIN
PROXY MATERIALS AND VOTING INSTRUCTIONS.
-- BEFORE YOU VOTE --
How to Access the Proxy Materials
PROXY MATERIALS AVAILABLE TO VIEW OR RECEIVE:
PROXY STATEMENT
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Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT
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above on or before May 27, 2010 to facilitate timely delivery.
-- HOW TO VOTE --
Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
VOTE IN PERSON: If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you
must request a "legal proxy." To do so, please follow the instructions at
www.proxyvote.com or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain
the appropriate instructions. Many shareholder meetings have attendance
requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance
ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting
materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.
VOTE BY INTERNET: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the
12-Digit Control Number available and follow the instructions.
VOTE BY MAIL: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials,
which will include a voting instruction form.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECOMMENDS
THAT YOU VOTE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
1. Election of ten Trustees:
NOMINEES:
01) Jerome S. Contro 06) William D. Stewart
02) William F. McCalpin 07) Martin H. Waldinger
03) John W. McCarter, Jr. 08) Linda S. Wolf
04) Dennis B. Mullen 09) John H. Cammack
05) James T. Rothe 10) John P. McGonigle
NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any
adjournment thereof.
VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
IF YOUR SECURITIES ARE HELD BY A BROKER WHO IS A MEMBER OF THE NEW YORK STOCK
EXCHANGE (NYSE), THE RULES OF THE NYSE WILL GUIDE THE VOTING PROCEDURES. THESE
RULES PROVIDE THAT IF INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT RECEIVED FROM YOU PRIOR TO THE
ISSUANCE OF THE FIRST VOTE, THE PROXY MAY BE GIVEN AT DISCRETION OF YOUR BROKER
(ON THE TENTH DAY, IF THE MATERIAL WAS MAILED AT LEAST 15 DAYS PRIOR TO THE
MEETING DATE OR ON THE FIFTEENTH DAY, IF THE PROXY MATERIAL WAS MAILED 25 DAYS
OR MORE PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE). IN ORDER FOR YOUR BROKER TO EXERCISE THIS
DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY, PROXY MATERIAL WOULD NEED TO HAVE BEEN MAILED AT LEAST
15 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE, AND ONE OR MORE OF THE MATTERS BEFORE THE
MEETING MUST BE DEEMED "ROUTINE" IN NATURE ACCORDING TO NYSE GUIDELINES. IF
THESE TWO REQUIREMENTS ARE MET AND YOU HAVE NOT COMMUNICATED TO US PRIOR TO THE
FIRST VOTE BEING ISSUED, WE MAY VOTE YOUR SECURITIES AT OUR DISCRETION ON ANY
MATTERS DEEMED TO BE ROUTINE. WE WILL NEVERTHELESS FOLLOW YOUR INSTRUCTIONS,
EVEN IF OUR DISCRETIONARY VOTE HAS ALREADY BEEN GIVEN, PROVIDED YOUR
INSTRUCTIONS ARE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE.
ALL PROPOSALS FOR THIS MEETING ARE CONSIDERED "ROUTINE". WE WILL VOTE IN OUR
DISCRETION ON ALL PROPOSALS, IF YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT RECEIVED.
IF YOUR SECURITIES ARE HELD BY A BANK, YOUR SECURITIES CANNOT BE VOTED WITHOUT
YOUR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS.
**IF YOU HOLD YOUR SECURITIES THROUGH A CANADIAN BROKER OR BANK, PLEASE BE
ADVISED THAT YOU ARE RECEIVING THE VOTING INSTRUCTION FORM AND MEETING
MATERIALS, AT THE DIRECTION OF THE ISSUER. EVEN IF YOU HAVE DECLINED TO RECEIVE
SECURITY- HOLDER MATERIALS, A REPORTING ISSUER IS REQUIRED TO DELIVER THESE
MATERIALS TO YOU. IF YOU HAVE ADVISED YOUR INTERMEDIARY THAT YOU OBJECT TO THE
DISCLOSURE OF YOUR BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP INFORMATION TO THE REPORTING ISSUER, IT
IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO DELIVER THESE MATERIALS TO YOU ON BEHALF OF THE
REPORTING ISSUER. THESE MATERIALS ARE BEING SENT AT NO COST TO YOU.