DEFA14A 1 mfidefa14a.htm MARSHALL FUNDS, INC.

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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Marshall Funds

October 6th, 2011

866-586-0636

Abbreviated Solicitation Script


Inbound Greeting:

Thank you for calling the Proxy Services Center for Marshall Funds. My name is <Agent Name> and this call is being recorded. How may I assist you today?


Outbound Greeting:

Hello, is Mr. /Ms. ( ) available please?


Hi Mr. /Ms. ( ), my name is <Agent Name> and I am calling on behalf of Marshall Funds on a recorded line.  Recently we sent you proxy materials for the upcoming Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on October 6th, 2011 and have not received your proxy.  


Voting:

Your Fund’s Board of Directors recommends that shareholders vote FOR each proposal.  Would you like to vote along with the recommendations of the board?


The process will only take a few moments.


For the record, would you please state your full name and full mailing address?


Are you authorized to vote on all shares? (Should have already identified shares s/he is authorized to vote)


Again, my name is <Agent Name>, a proxy voting specialist on behalf of Marshall Funds. Today’s date is <Date> and the time is <Time> (AM/PM) Eastern Time.  


Mr. /Ms. ( ), I have recorded your [FOR / AGAINST / ABSTAIN] vote for all of your Marshall Fund accounts and will be sending you a written confirmation for each.  If you wish to make any changes you may contact us by calling (Outbound: 1-866-586-0636 (Inbound: the same number you called today).


Thank you very much for your participation and have a great day/evening.  


If unsure of voting or ‘No’ response to voting with the board’s recommendations:

Would you like me to review the proposals with you? (After review if applicable; ask if  they would like to vote over the phone)


If Not Received:  

I can resend the materials to you. Can you please verify your mailing address? (Verify entire address, including street name, number, town, state & zip) Do you have an email address this can be sent to? (If yes, enter the email address in the notes and read it back phonetically)





Thank you. You should receive these materials shortly and the materials will inform you of the methods available to you to cast your vote, (For email, the only way to vote is to call 1-866-586-0636, the number is listed in the body of the email) (For re-mail) one of which is to call us back at 1-866-586-0636.


If Not Interested:

(Use rebuttal) I am sorry for the inconvenience. Please be aware that as a shareholder, your vote is very important.  Please fill out and return your proxy card at your earliest convenience.  If you would rather not do that, you can always vote via the other methods outlined in the proxy materials. Thank you again for your time today, and have a wonderful day/evening.  




ANSWERING MACHINE MESSAGE:


Hello, my name is <Agent Name> and I am a proxy voting specialist on behalf of Marshall Funds.  You should have received proxy materials in the mail concerning the Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on October 6th, 2011.


Your participation is very important.  To vote over the telephone, call toll-free at 1-866-586-0636 and a proxy voting specialist will assist you with voting your shares.  Specialists are available Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM and Saturday 10:00AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time.  Voting takes just a few moments and will benefit all shareholders.


Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.











AUTOMATED ANSWERING MACHINE MESSAGE:

Hello, this is the Proxy Service Center calling with an important message on behalf of Marshall Funds.  You should have received proxy materials in the mail concerning the Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on October 6th, 2011.


Your participation is very important.  To vote over the telephone, call toll-free at 1-866-586-0636 and a proxy voting specialist will assist you with voting your shares.  Specialists are available   Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM and Saturday 10:00AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time.  Voting takes just a few moments and will benefit all shareholders.


Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.


INBOUND - CLOSED RECORDING:

“Thank you for calling the Proxy Services Center for Marshall Funds.  Our offices are now closed.  Please call us back during our normal business hours  which are, Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM  Eastern Time.  Thank you.”



 INBOUND - CALL IN QUEUE MESSAGE:

“Thank you for calling the Proxy Services Center for Marshall Funds. 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 Proxy Services Center for Marshall Funds. The Shareholder Meeting has been held and as a result, this toll free number is no longer in service for proxy related calls. If you have questions about your Marshall Funds, please contact your Financial Advisor or call Marshall Funds at 1-800-580-FUND. Thank you for investing with Marshall Funds."