UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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ASTON FUNDS
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[ASTON ASSET MANAGEMENT LOGO]
ASTON/TAMRO LARGE CAP VALUE FUND
ASTON/TAMRO SMALL CAP FUND
(COLLECTIVELY, THE "ASTON/TAMRO FUNDS")
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URGENT PROXY
NEWS
PLEASE VOTE TODAY!
Dear Shareholder:
Recently, we distributed proxy materials regarding the Special Meeting of
Shareholders of the Aston/TAMRO Funds. This meeting is scheduled for June 28,
2007 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time at the offices of PFPC, Inc., 4400 Computer
Drive, Westborough, MA 01581. To date, our records indicate that we have not
received your voting instructions.
After careful consideration, the Board of Trustees recommends that shareholders
vote "FOR" the proposal. Your vote is important no matter how many shares you
own. WE URGE YOU TO ACT PROMPTLY IN ORDER TO ALLOW US TO OBTAIN A SUFFICIENT
NUMBER OF VOTES AND AVOID THE COST OF ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION.
If you should have any questions regarding the proposal, or require duplicate
proxy materials, please contact Computershare Fund Services at 866-525-2778.
Representatives are available Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00
a.m. and 11:00 p.m. and Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
For your convenience, please utilize any of the following methods to submit your
vote:
1. BY PHONE.
Please call Computershare Fund Services toll-free at 866-525-2778.
Representatives are available to take your vote Monday through Friday between
the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. and Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Eastern time. Please have your proxy card available.
2. BY INTERNET.
Visit HTTP://VOTE.PROXY-DIRECT.COM and follow the simple on-screen instructions.
3. BY TOUCH-TONE PHONE.
Dial the toll-free number found on your proxy card and follow the simple
instructions.
4. BY MAIL.
Simply execute and return the enclosed proxy card in the envelope provided.
However, please try to utilize one of the three options above to register your
vote, so it may be received in time for the meeting.
IF YOU HAVE ALREADY VOTED BY UTILIZING ONE OF THESE METHODS, THEN YOU DO NOT
NEED TO TAKE ANY ACTION.
WE NEED YOUR HELP. PLEASE VOTE TODAY!
R1REGASTON
[ASTON ASSET MANAGEMENT LOGO]
ASTON/TAMRO LARGE CAP VALUE FUND
ASTON/TAMRO SMALL CAP FUND
(COLLECTIVELY, THE "ASTON/TAMRO FUNDS")
- SECOND REQUEST -
URGENT PROXY
NEWS
PLEASE VOTE TODAY!
Dear Shareholder:
Recently, we distributed proxy materials regarding the Special Meeting of
Shareholders of the Aston/TAMRO Funds. This meeting is scheduled for June 28,
2007 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time at the offices of PFPC, Inc., 4400 Computer
Drive, Westborough, MA 01581. To date, our records indicate that we have not
received your voting instructions.
After careful consideration, the Board of Trustees recommends that shareholders
vote "FOR" the proposal. Your vote is important no matter how many shares you
own. WE URGE YOU TO ACT PROMPTLY IN ORDER TO ALLOW US TO OBTAIN A SUFFICIENT
NUMBER OF VOTES AND AVOID THE COST OF ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION.
If you should have any questions regarding the proposal, or require duplicate
proxy materials, please contact Computershare Fund Services at 866-525-2778.
Representatives are available Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00
a.m. and 11:00 p.m. and Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
For your convenience, please utilize any of the following methods to submit your
vote:
1. BY INTERNET.
Visit WWW.PROXYVOTE.COM and follow the simple on-screen instructions.
2. BY TOUCH-TONE PHONE.
Dial the toll-free number found on your proxy card and follow the simple
instructions.
3. BY MAIL.
Simply execute and return the enclosed proxy card in the envelope provided.
However, please try to utilize one of the two options above to register your
vote, so it may be received in time for the meeting.
IF YOU HAVE ALREADY VOTED BY UTILIZING ONE OF THESE METHODS, THEN YOU DO NOT
NEED TO TAKE ANY ACTION.
WE NEED YOUR HELP. PLEASE VOTE TODAY!
R1OBONOBOASTON