UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

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 

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PUTNAM FUNDS TRUST

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November 2017

Dear Putnam Shareholder:

We recently mailed you proxy materials seeking your vote on a proposal related to your investment in Putnam Global Sector Fund. Our records show that we have not yet received your vote. Please take a moment to vote on this important matter.

There are three ways to quickly and easily cast your vote:

Online: Visit www.proxyvote.com and enter the control number that appears on your proxy card. Follow the on-screen prompts to vote.

By mail: Return your completed proxy card in the postage-paid envelope. It must be received before November 16, 2017.

By phone: Call 1-833-501-4819, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak with a proxy specialist. Or, if you have your proxy materials, call the number on your card and follow the touch-tone prompts to vote.

Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Your prompt vote will reduce the need for additional mailings.

Sincerely,

308976 10/17