SCHEDULE 14A
(Rule 14a-101)
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ___)
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LOOMIS SAYLES FUNDS II
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[Date] Our records as of [DATE]
indicate that we have not
received your proxy vote.
We want you to know that
your vote matters!
Dear Shareholder:
We recently sent you a package containing a proxy statement that provided
detailed information regarding important proposals affecting CDC IXIS
International Equity Fund. Our records indicate that you have not yet responded.
Your vote is important. Please take some time to review the document and vote
your shares today. If your vote and this letter have crossed in the mail, we
thank you for your response.
PLEASE RESPOND BY [DATE]!
Your vote is needed prior to the shareholder meeting, which is scheduled for
January 6, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time at the offices of IXIS Asset
Management Advisors, L.P. at 399 Boylston Street, 10th Floor, Boston,
Massachusetts 02116. There are three convenient methods for voting your shares:
o Visit www.cdcnvestfunds.com to vote electronically by Internet, where
you will . also find copies of the proxy letter and the proxy
statement.
o Call toll-free 866-241-6192 to vote on our automated telephone line.
o Return the enclosed proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided.
If you plan to vote electronically by Internet or by telephone, please see your
proxy card for more information and helpful instructions. You may also receive a
telephone call from a proxy solicitation firm to remind you to vote your shares.
Thank you for your cooperation in voting on these important proposals. If you
have any questions, please call 800-225-5478. One of our representatives will be
happy to provide you with the information you need.
Sincerely,
/s/ John T. Hailer
John T. Hailer
President
CDC IXIS Asset Management Distributors, L.P. o 399 Boylston Street o Boston,
Massachusetts 02116 www.cdcnvestfunds.com