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SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

 

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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[  ]    Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240.14a-12

 

PRINCIPAL FUNDS, INC.

(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)

 

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Greeting:

 

Hello.  My name is ______.  May I please speak with ________?

I’m calling on a recorded line regarding your investment in the Principal Global Diversified Income Fund.  The fund sent you proxy materials to register your vote for the Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on December 11, 2012.  I am calling to ask for your vote regarding the proposal.  The Board of Directors of Principal Global Diversified Income Fund has recommended you vote yes on the proposal.

 

Would you like to vote along with the recommendation of your Board?

 

If yes:

 

The process will only take a few moments.  Again, my name is                                              , a proxy voting specialist on behalf of Principal Global Diversified Income Fund.  

Today’s date is                                    and the time is                          Eastern Time. 

 

Would you please state your full name and full mailing address?

 

Are you authorized to vote all shares? 

 

If yes: proceed with voting process

 

If no: identify with the shareholder which fund(s) she/he is authorized to vote and proceed with voting process

 

Multiple Accounts Held:  Would you like to vote along with the recommendations of your Board for all accounts that you hold?

 

 

For  “Favorable”  Vote:

 

Mr./Ms.                                   , I have recorded your vote as follows:  For all shares, you are voting in accordance with the Board’s recommendation with respect to the proposal as set forth in the proxy materials you received. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For  “Non-Favorable”  Vote:

 

Mr./Ms.                                   , I have recorded your vote as follows.  For all shares, you are voting against the proposal as set forth in the proxy materials you received. 

 

For Abstentions:

  

Mr./Ms.                                   I have recorded your vote as follows.  For all shares, you are abstaining on the proposal as set forth in the proxy materials you received.

 

You will receive a printed confirmation at the address of record. Please review your confirmation when you receive it and call 1-855-600-4535  if your voting instructions are not correctly reflected in your confirmation. Do you have any additional questions at this time? Thank you for your time. Have a nice day/evening. 

 

If materials are needed or unsure of voting:

 

Would you like to vote on the proposal for each of your accounts separately?  

 

I can resend the materials to you.  Do you have an email address this information can be sent to?

 

If yes: Type the email address in the notes and then read it back phonetically

to the shareholder.  

 

If no: Continue with standard scripts  

 

I would like to mail you another set of proxy materials.  Do you still live at (address)?  (Verify entire address, including street name, number, town, state & zip)

 

You should receive your materials within 2 to 3 business days.  I would like to leave you with our toll free number.  If you have any questions or would like to vote over the phone, please call 1-855-600-4535.   Our hours of operation are from 9am to 6pm Central Time, Monday through Friday and 10am to 6pm on Saturday. Thank you for your time.  Have a nice day/evening.

 

 

If shares were sold after (record date):

 

I understand, Mr./Ms.__________.  However, you were a shareholder on the record date of September 24, 2012, so your vote is needed. Would you have any objections to voting the shares now?

 

 

 

 

If not interested:

 

I would like to leave you with our toll free number.  If you have any questions or would like to vote over the phone, please call 1-855-600-4535.  Our hours of operation are from 9am to 6pm Central Time, Monday through Friday and 10am to 6pm on Saturday. Thank you for your time.  Have a nice day/evening.

 

 

 

Answering Machine Message:

             

Hello, my name is ____________________, and I am a proxy voting specialist for the Principal Global Diversified Income Fund.  You should have received proxy material in the mail concerning the Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on December 11, 2012.  

 

Your vote is very important. To vote over the telephone, call toll-free at 1-855-600-4535  and a proxy voting specialist will assist you with voting your shares.  Specialists are available Monday through Friday, 9AM to 6PM and Saturday 10AM to 6 PM Central 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, we are calling with an important message on behalf of Principal Global Diversified Income Fund.   You should have received proxy material in the mail concerning the Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on December 11, 2012.

 

Your vote is very important.  To vote over the telephone, call toll-free at 1-855-600-4535  and a proxy voting specialist will assist you with voting your shares. Specialists are available Monday through Friday, 9AM to 6PM and Saturday 10AM to 6PM Central Time. Voting takes just a few moments and will benefit all shareholders. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.