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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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RULE 14a-6(e)(2))
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JANUS INVESTMENT FUND
File Nos. 2-34393 and 811-1879
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SEC 1913 (04-05)
JANUS OLYMPUS FUND
151 DETROIT STREET
DENVER, COLORADO 80206
Dear Shareholder:
As a shareholder of Janus Olympus Fund (the "Fund"), you recently received proxy
materials asking for your vote on an important proposal that affects the Fund.
Your vote is important, but to date we have not recorded your vote. The proposal
that you are asked to consider is recommended by the Fund's Board of Trustees.
The Special Meeting of Shareholders is scheduled for October 2, 2006. YOUR VOTE
ALLOWS YOU TO WEIGH IN ON THE MERGER OF YOUR FUND INTO JANUS ORION FUND.
THEREFORE, WE ASK THAT YOU RECORD YOUR VOTE WITHOUT DELAY.
We encourage you to utilize one of the following easy options today
for recording your vote promptly:
1. VOTE BY TELEPHONE. You may cast your vote by telephone by calling the
toll free number listed on the enclosed voting instruction form or proxy card
and following the recorded instructions. Please have your proxy information
available.
2. VOTE THROUGH THE INTERNET. You may cast your vote using the Internet by
logging onto the Internet address located on the enclosed voting instruction
form or proxy card and following the instructions on the website. Please have
your proxy information available.
3. VOTE BY MAIL. You may cast your vote by mail by signing, dating, and
mailing the enclosed voting instruction form or proxy card in the return
envelope provided.
For the reasons set forth in the proxy materials previously delivered to
you, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE FUND RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE IN FAVOR OF THE
PROPOSAL AND HAS DETERMINED THAT THE PROPOSAL IS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE
FUND AND ITS SHAREHOLDERS.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please call
D.F. King & Co., Inc., toll free at 1-800-628-8528.
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT. PLEASE VOTE TODAY.