-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, IrY46p76KA6z8uVR2SAIl31eZCEW+yvcKFu5NU30Eeqwtx3l0dHjfZLOPnreD5fx M5aRhIwEzUd8A5RtZYPOgQ== 0000906352-98-000008.txt : 19981222 0000906352-98-000008.hdr.sgml : 19981222 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000906352-98-000008 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: DEFA14A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 19981221 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SOGEN FUNDS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000906352 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: [] STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 0331 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-07762 FILM NUMBER: 98772468 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1221 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10020 BUSINESS PHONE: 2122785800 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1221 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10020 DEFA14A 1 REMINDER NOTICES ATTACHMENT I NOTICE TO REGISTERED SHAREHOLDERS December 18, 1998 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- **IMMEDIATE ATTENTION REQUIRED** SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS ADJOURNED TO DECEMBER 30, 1998 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Shareholder: The Special Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for December 18, 1998 has been adjourned to December 30, 1998 at 3:00 p.m. The proposal to approve an Agreement and Plan of reorganization for the Funds, which requires an unusually high majority vote, has been overwhelmingly approved by those who have voted thus far. To date, more than 80% of the shares voted have been in favor of the transaction. In order to conclude voting, we must receive your vote by Wednesday, December 30, 1998. We are contacting you again to ask that you take a few moments and vote your shares. Enclosed you will find a new proxy card. For your convenience, we have three easy methods by which to vote your shares: 1. By Phone: Call the toll-free telephone number referenced on your ballot, 1-800-690-6903, and follow the simple instructions. 2. By Internet: www.proxyvote.com 3. By Mail: Return your executed proxy ballot in the enclosed postage paid envelope. Please utilize this option only if methods 1and 2 are unavailable, as we may not receive your proxy by mail by December 30, 1998. YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT! PLEASE VOTE TODAY! Shareholders of the Funds are being asked to approve this proposal, which is described in detail in the Proxy Statement, which was sent to you in an earlier mailing. This proposal has been carefully reviewed by the Funds' Board of Directors, who believe the proposal is in the best interests of the shareholders, and recommend you vote FOR such proposal. We urge you to exercise your right as a shareholder by voting promptly. Thank you in advance for your immediate attention to this important initiative for your Fund. Sincerely yours, Jean-Marie Eveillard President and Director ATTACHMENT II NOTICE TO BENEFICIAL SHAREHOLDERS December 18, 1998 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- **IMMEDIATE ATTENTION REQUIRED** SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS ADJOURNED TO DECEMBER 30, 1998 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Shareholder: The Special Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for December 18, 1998 has been adjourned to December 30, 1998 at 3:00 p.m. The proposal to approve an Agreement and Plan of reorganization for the Funds, which requires an unusually high majority vote, has been overwhelmingly approved by those who have voted thus far. To date, more than 80% of the shares voted have been in favor of the transaction. In order to conclude voting, we must receive your vote by Wednesday, December 30, 1998. We are contacting you again to ask that you take a few moments and vote your shares. Enclosed you will find a new proxy card. For your convenience, we have three easy methods by which to vote your shares: 1. By Phone: Call the toll-free telephone number referenced on your ballot, 1-800-454-8683, and follow the simple instructions. 2. By Internet: www.proxyvote.com 3. By Mail: Return your executed proxy ballot in the enclosed postage paid envelope. Please utilize this option only if methods 1and 2 are unavailable, as we may not receive your proxy by mail by December 30, 1998. YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT! PLEASE VOTE TODAY! Shareholders of the Funds are being asked to approve this proposal, which is described in detail in the Proxy Statement, which was sent to you in an earlier mailing. This proposal has been carefully reviewed by the Funds' Board of Directors, who believe the proposal is in the best interests of the shareholders, and recommend you vote FOR such proposal. We urge you to exercise your right as a shareholder by voting promptly. Thank you in advance for your immediate attention to this important initiative for your Fund. Sincerely yours, Jean-Marie Eveillard President and Director -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----