SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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MFS Series Trust I
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M F S(SM)
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT(R)
MFS Investment Management(R)
PROXY INFORMATION
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Enclosed is a proxy statement that discusses important issues affecting your
investment in MFS(R) Technology Fund. You can express your opinion on these
issues by voting. For your convenience, we are offering you several ways to cast
your vote. You may use the Internet or your telephone to vote or you may fill
out and return the enclosed proxy card. The Internet and telephone options are
generally available 24 hours a day, and when you choose either of these options,
your vote will be confirmed and posted immediately. Please note that if you do
vote electronically -- by the Internet or by phone -- there is no need to return
the enclosed proxy card.
Voting is your choice, and if you choose to participate, we appreciate your time
and effort. By voting early, you can also help your fund spare the expense of
additional solicitations.
WAYS TO VOTE
o TO VOTE ON THE INTERNET:
1. Read the proxy statement.
2. Go to www.proxyweb.com.
3. Enter the control number on your proxy card.
4. Follow the instructions on the site.
o TO VOTE BY TELEPHONE:
1. Read the proxy statement.
2. Call 1-888-221-0697.
3. Enter the control number on your proxy card.
4. Follow the recorded instructions.
o TO VOTE BY MAIL:
1. Read the proxy statement.
2. Complete and sign the proxy card.
3. Mail the completed proxy card in the enclosed postage-paid envelope.
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YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT TO US, PLEASE VOTE NOW.
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QUESTIONS
ADP/Management Information Services Corporation (MIS), a professional proxy
solicitation firm, has been selected to assist shareholders in the voting
process. If we have not received your proxy card as the date of the meeting
approaches, MIS may call you to remind you to exercise your right to vote.
If you have any questions about how to vote your shares, please call MIS toll
free at 1-877-333-2372 any business day between 9:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. or
Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time.
M F S(SM)
INVESTMENT MANGAGEMENT(R)
SCT-PRX-INS-6/06
Hi, my name is _______________________ and this is a courtesy call from ADP.
I am a proxy representative on behalf of the MFS Technology Fund. Is
(shareholder name) available?
WHEN CORRECT SHAREHOLDER COMES ON THE LINE:
Hi Mr./Ms.___________________, my name is ________________ and I am
calling from ADP since you are a shareholder of the MFS Technology
Fund. Recently you were mailed proxy materials for the upcoming special
meeting of Shareholders scheduled for August 15, 2006. Have you
received this material?
IF THE SHAREHOLDER ANSWERS:
Hi Mr./Ms. ___________________________, I am calling from ADP because
you are a shareholder of (fund name). Recently you were mailed proxy
material for the upcoming special meeting of Shareholders scheduled for
August 15, 2006. Have you received this material?
IF NOT RECEIVED:
I can resend the voting material to you. You should receive it within 3
to 5 business days. Once received and reviewed there are several
options for you to place your vote. You may vote by mail by completing
the card, signing and dating it and then mailing it back in the prepaid
envelope, use the automated phone system, the number is 1-888-221-0697
or vote online at www.proxyweb.com. You may also call us directly at
1-877-333-2372 or if you would like we can schedule a call back for a
later date.
IF NO (REGARDING RE-MAILING):
Mr./Ms. _____________________ may I please verify your mailing address
so I may send you another copy of this material?
VERIFY ADDRESS AND MAKE ANY CHANGES.
The new package will be mailed out in the next 24 hours and you should
receive it within 3-5 business days.
Mr./Ms. _______________________________ would you like me to schedule
a call back in a few days after you have had a chance to review the
material? We will give you a call within a week once you have had time
to review the material. Thank you for your time and have a great
day/evening.
IF RECEIVED:
Have you had a chance to review the material and are there any
questions I can answer for you?
If you have no (further) questions, would you like to take this
opportunity to place your vote with me now over the phone?
IF SHARES WERE SOLD AFTER RECORD DATE:
Since you were a shareholder on the date of record, which was June 5,
2006, you are still entitled to cast your vote. If you would like, I
can go over the proxy material with you now and assist you in placing
your vote.
IF YES HOUSEHOLD:
The process will only take a few moments.
1. I will introduce myself again and give the date and time.
2. I will then ask your permission to record your vote.
3. At that point, I will ask you to verify your full name and mailing
address, city, state and zip code to confirm ownership of your
account.
May I take your vote now?
Thank you, for your protection this phone call will be recorded.
My name is ________________________ from ADP on behalf of (fund name)
Today's date is ___________ and the time is ______________ E.T.
Mr./Ms. ______________ do I have your permission to record your vote?
For the record, would you please state your full name and full mailing address?
The Board of Trustees has unanimously approved the proposal as set
forth in the material you received and recommends a favorable vote for
this proposal. Do you wish to support the Board's recommendation for
each of your accounts?
IF YES CORPORATE:
THIS PROCESS WILL ONLY TAKE A FEW MOMENTS.
1. I will introduce myself again and give the date and time.
2. I will ask your permission to record your vote.
3. Then I will ask you to verify your full name and your company's
full mailing address, city, state, and zip code.
4. Finally I will ask you to confirm that you are authorized to vote
on this account.
MAY I TAKE YOUR VOTE NOW?
Thank you, for your protection this phone call will be recorded.
My name is _______________________ from ADP on behalf of (fund name)
Today is ___________ and the time is ________________ E.T.
Mr./Ms. ______________ do I have your permission to record your vote?
For the record, would you please state your full name and company mailing
address?
Are you authorized to vote these shares?
The Board of Trustees has unanimously approved the proposal as set forth in the
material you received and recommends a favorable vote for this proposal. Do you
wish to support the Board's recommendation for each of your accounts?
FOR FAVORABLE VOTE:
Mr./Ms. ____________________I have recorded your vote as follows, for
all of your (fund name) accounts you are voting the Board's
recommendation in favor of the proposal as set forth in the proxy
materials you received, is that correct?
FOR NON-FAVORABLE VOTE:
Mr./Ms. _________________ I have recorded your vote as follows, for all
of your (fund name) accounts you are voting against the proposal as
set forth in the proxy materials you received, is that correct?
For Abstentions:
Mr./Ms. ____________________ I have recorded your vote as follows, for
all of your (fund name) accounts you are abstaining on the proposal as
set forth in the proxy materials you received, is that correct?
RECORD ALL VOTES AS SHAREHOLDER REQUESTS AND CONFIRM BY READING BACK THEIR
CHOICES.
Within the next 72 hours we will mail you a written confirmation of
your vote. If we have not recorded your information correctly or if you
wish to change your vote, please call 1-877-333-2372 to let us know.
Also, please be aware that your vote cannot be changed with us by phone
after 9:29 AM, Eastern Time, on August 15, 2006. Thank you very much
for your participation and have a great day/evening.
IF NOT INTERESTED:
Sorry for the inconvenience today. Please be aware that as a
shareholder, your vote is important. Please fill out your proxy card at
your earliest convenience, sign it, date it and mail it back in the
prepaid envelope. If you would rather not do that, you can always vote
over the phone with an automated system at 1-888-221-0697 or on the
Internet at (web site url). The only thing you will need is the control
number on your proxy card, which is the shaded number on your proxy
card. Thank you again for your time today, and have a wonderful
day/evening.
IF YES:
Thank you very much Sir/Madame, we will give you a call back at your
convenience on ___________ at ________ o'clock your time. Should you
have any further questions prior to our call back, please feel free to
call ADP at 1-877-333-2372. Thank you for your time and have a great
day/evening.
IF NO:
Sorry for the inconvenience today, but we would like to ensure you,
that as a shareholder, your vote is important. Please vote your shares
by filling out the proxy card, signing and dating it or if you would
like to vote by phone, you may do so by calling us at 1-877-333-2372 or
an automated system at 1-888-221-0697. You can also go on the Internet
and vote there at www.proxyweb.com. Please understand that you have the
opportunity to vote on this important proposal. Thank you for your time
and participation today and have a good day/evening.
ANSWERING MACHINE MESSAGE:
Hello, my name is ____________________ and I am a proxy representative
for ADP on behalf of (fund name), with which you are a shareholder. You
should have received material in the mail recently concerning the
Special meeting of Shareholders scheduled for (date).
Your vote is very important. You can provide your vote quickly and
easily by touchtone phone, Internet or by mail. Your proxy card has all
of the details or you may call us toll free at 1-877-333-2372 to answer
any questions you may have and also to cast your vote directly over the
phone.
Thank you in advance for your time and have a great day/evening.
INBOUND - CLOSED RECORDING
Thank you for calling the MFS Technology Fund meeting line. Our offices
are now closed. Please call us back during our normal business hours -
which are, Monday through Friday, 9:30AM - 9:00PM and Saturday 10:00AM
- 6:00PM ET. Thank you and have a nice day.
INBOUND - CALL IN QUEUE MESSAGE
Thank you for calling the MFS Technology Fund meeting line. All of our
representatives 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 MFS Technology Fund Proxy Client Service Center.
The Shareholder meeting scheduled for August 15, 2006 was held successfully
and all proposals were passed favorably. As a result, this toll free number
is no longer in service for proxy related
shareholder calls. If you have questions about your
MFS funds, please contact your Financial Advisor or call
1-800-225-2606. Thank you for investing with the MFS Technology Fund.
(The Closed, Call in Queue and End of Campaign messages can be scripted
accordingly based on proposal outcome and customization as
requested by the client)