SCHEDULE 14A
(Rule 14a-101)
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ___)
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CDC Nvest Funds Trust I
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February __, 2005
Our records as of February __, 2005 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 prospectus/proxy statement that
provided detailed information regarding an important proposal affecting Loomis
Sayles Government Securities 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 MARCH __, 2005
Your vote is needed prior to the shareholder meeting, which is scheduled for
March 10, 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 To vote electronically by Internet, visit www.cdcnvestfunds.com, where you
also will 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 also may receive a
telephone call from a proxy solicitation firm to remind you to vote your shares.
Thank you for your cooperation in voting on this important proposal. 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
GV23-0205
IXIS Asset Management Distributors, L.P. o 399 Boylston Street o Boston,
Massachusetts 02116 www.cdcnvestfunds.com