DEFA14A 1 ess-grayscale_defa14a.htm DEFINITIVE ADDITIONAL PROXY SOLICITATION MATERIALS




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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Definitive Proxy Statement.
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Definitive Additional Materials.
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Soliciting Material Pursuant to § 240.14a-12.
 

 
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Grayscale Future of Finance ETF
CALL CENTER ANSWERING MACHINE SCRIPT
 

Hello.

I’m calling on behalf of your current investment in the Grayscale Future of Finance ETF.

The Special Meeting of Shareholders is scheduled to take place on July 7th, 2023.  All shareholders are being asked to consider and vote on an important matter.  As of today, your vote has not been registered.

Your vote is important.

Please contact us as soon as possible, toll-free 1-866-839-1852, Monday through Friday between the hours of 10:00AM and 10:00PM Eastern time to cast your vote.

Thank you and have a good day.




Grayscale Future of Finance ETF

 INBOUND LINE MESSAGING

 
 
INBOUND - CLOSED RECORDING
 
Thank you for calling the Grayscale Future of Finance Funds proxy information line. Our offices are now closed. Please call us back during our normal business hours which are, Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Thank you and have a nice day.
 
 
INBOUND - CALL IN QUEUE MESSAGE

Thank you for calling the Grayscale Future of Finance Funds proxy information line. Our proxy specialists 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 Grayscale Future of Finance Funds proxy information line. The Special Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for July 7th, 2023, was held. As a result, this toll-free number is no longer in service for proxy related shareholder calls. If you have questions about your Investment, please contact your Financial Advisor. Thank you.
Grayscale Future of Finance ETF
CALL CENTER OUTBOUND SCRIPT
 

Hello, my name is (CSR FULL NAME).
May I please speak with (SHAREHOLDER’S FULL NAME)?
(Repeat the greeting if necessary)

I am calling on a recorded line regarding your current investment in Grayscale Future of Finance ETF. Materials were sent to you for the upcoming Special Meeting of Shareholders scheduled to take place on July 7th, 2023, and at this time we have not yet received your vote. The Board of Trustees are recommending a vote in favor. Would you like to vote along with the recommendations?

(Pause for shareholder’s response)
If YES or a positive response from the shareholder:
(Proceed to confirmation)


If NO or a shareholder hasn’t received information:
Shareholders are being asked to approve a new investment sub-advisory agreement between
Grayscale Advisors, LLC and Vident Advisory, LLC.
 
Approval of the Proposal will not have any effect on the Fund’s investment policies, strategies, and risks. Grayscale Advisors, LLC will continue to serve as the adviser to the Fund. If the New Sub-Advisory Agreement is approved by the Fund’s shareholders, the fee paid to the Adviser will not change.
 
The terms of the New Sub-Advisory Agreement are identical to the Current Sub-Advisory Agreement except for date of effectiveness and term. Also, the portfolio management team for the Fund will not change if shareholders approve the Proposal.
 
With that being said, your Board of Trustees are recommending shareholders vote in favor. Would you like to vote along with the recommendations?

(Pause for shareholder’s response) (If Shareholder has additional questions refer to factsheet)
If shareholder still chooses not to vote:
I understand you do not wish to vote at this time thank you and have a great day.
 

Shareholder Not Available:
We can be reached toll-free at 1-866-839-1852, Monday through Friday between the hours of 10:00AM and 10:00PM Eastern time.  Your time today is appreciated.  Thank you and have a good day.

Confirming the vote with the shareholder:
I am recording your vote (RECAP VOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL PROPOSALS) on all accounts.

For confirmation purposes please state your full name.
(Pause for shareholder’s response)

According to our records, you reside in (city, state, zip code).
(Pause for shareholder’s response)

To ensure that we have the correct address for the letter confirming your vote, please state your street address.
(Pause for shareholder’s response)

Thank you.  You will receive written confirmation of this vote within 3 to 5 business days.  Upon receipt, please review and retain for your records.  If you should have any questions, please call the toll-free number listed in the letter.  Mr./Mrs./Ms. (SHAREHOLDER’S LAST NAME), your vote is important and your time today is appreciated.  Thank you and have a good (MORNING, AFTERNOON, EVENING).