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		Mark All>		For		Withhold

Proposals


1.01	To elect Kevin Charleston to the Board of Trustees of each Trust.	For	Withhold

1.02	To elect Kenneth A. Drucker to the Board of Trustees of each Trust.	For	Withhold

1.03	To elect Edmond J. English to the Board of Trustees of each Trust.	For	Withhold

1.04	To elect David L. Giunta to the Board of Trustees of each Trust.	For	Withhold

1.05	To elect Richard A. Gogliato to the Board of Trustees of each Trust.	For	Withhold

1.06	To elect Wendell J. Knox to the Board of Trustees of each Trust.	For	Withhold

1.07	To elect Matrin T. Meehan to the Board of Trustees of each Trust.	For	Withhold

1.08	To elect Maureen B. Mitchell to the Board of Trustees of each Trust.	For	Withhold

1.09	To elect Sandra O. Moose to the Board of Trustees of each Trust.	For	Withhold

1.10	To elect James P. Palermo to the Board of Trustees of each Trust.	For	Withhold

1.11	To elect Erik R. Sirri to the Board of Trustees of each Trust.	For	Withhold

1.12	To elect Peter J. Smail to the Board of Trustees of each Trust.	For	Withhold

1.13	To elect Cynthia L. Walker to the Board of Trustees of each Trust.	For	Withhold

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1.01	To elect Kevin Charleston to the Board of Trustees of each Trust.	Voted For

1.02	To elect Kenneth A. Drucker to the Board of Trustees of each Trust.	Voted For

1.03	To elect Edmond J. English to the Board of Trustees of each Trust.	Voted For

1.04	To elect David L. Giunta to the Board of Trustees of each Trust.	Voted For

1.05	To elect Richard A. Gogliato to the Board of Trustees of each Trust.	Voted For

1.06	To elect Wendell J. Knox to the Board of Trustees of each Trust.	Voted For

1.07	To elect Matrin T. Meehan to the Board of Trustees of each Trust.	Voted For

1.08	To elect Maureen B. Mitchell to the Board of Trustees of each Trust.	Voted For

1.09	To elect Sandra O. Moose to the Board of Trustees of each Trust.	Voted For

1.10	To elect James P. Palermo to the Board of Trustees of each Trust.	Voted For

1.11	To elect Erik R. Sirri to the Board of Trustees of each Trust.	Voted For

1.12	To elect Peter J. Smail to the Board of Trustees of each Trust.	Voted For

1.13	To elect Cynthia L. Walker to the Board of Trustees of each Trust.	Voted For

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Shareholder Meeting

A special meeting of shareholders of Natixis Funds, Natixis ETFs, and Loomis Sayles Funds has been scheduled for Monday, December 4, 2017. Each fund family is served by a common Board of Trustees. The purpose of the special meeting is for shareholders to elect 13 nominees to the Board.

Please see the link below for the proxy statement which provides detailed information about this important proposal. The special shareholder meeting will be held at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time on December 4, 2017 at the offices of NGAM Advisors, L.P., 888 Boylston St., Suite 800, Boston, MA 02199-8197.

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NATIXIS PROXY - WO# 29185 - TOUCH-TONE TELEPHONE VOTING SCRIPT

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IF THE SHAREHOLDER PRESSES 2, TO WITHHOLD FROM ALL NOMINEES THEY WILL HEAR:

“Okay, voting withhold on all nominees”

IF THE SHAREHOLDER PRESSES 3, TO WITHHOLD FROM INDIVIDUAL NOMINEES THEY WILL HEAR:

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“To withhold your vote from another nominee, enter the two-digit number. If there are no other nominees from whom you wish to withhold your vote press # (pound).”

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AFTER THE VOTE PLAYBACK, THE SHAREHOLDER HEARS:

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IF THE CALLER CHOOSES TO RECORD THEIR VOTE (EITHER BEFORE OR AFTER THE SUMMARY IS HEARD), THEY HEAR:

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THEN THEY HEAR:

“Your vote has been recorded. It’s not necessary for you to mail in your proxy card or meeting notice.

I’m now going to end this call unless you have another proxy card or meeting notice to vote or you want to change your vote. If you need to vote again, press one now.”

IF THE SHAREHOLDER PRESSES 2, INDICATING AN INCORRECT VOTE, HE/SHE WILL HEAR:

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AFTER THE SHAREHOLDER’S VOTE IS RECORDED, IF THEY ELECT TO VOTE ANOTHER PROXY, HE/SHE HEARS:

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THEN THE SHAREHOLDER IS PROMPTED TO ENTER THEIR CONTROL NUMBER:

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AFTER ENTRY OF THEIR CONTROL NUMBER, THEY ARE PROMPTED TO ENTER THEIR SECURITY CODE:”

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IF THE SHAREHOLDER ELECTED TO RECEIVE ALL FUTURE PROXY MATERIALS BY MAIL THEY WILL HEAR:

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THEN THE SHAREHOLDER IS PROMPTED TO SEE IF THEY HAVE ANOTHER NOTICE:

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THEN IF THE SHAREHOLDER ELECTS TO ORDER MATERIALS FOR ANOTHER NOTICE:

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IF THE SHAREHOLDER DOESN’T CHOOSE THE OPTION TO ORDER MATERIALS FOR ANOTHER NOTICE, THEY HEAR:

“I’m now going to end this call. Thank you for calling. Goodbye.”

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Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on December 4, 2017.


NATIXIS FUNDS		Meeting Information
		Meeting Type: Joint Special Meeting
		For holders as of: September 15, 2017
		Date: December 4, 2017 Time: 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
		Location: 888 Boylston Street
		Suite 800
		Boston, Massachusetts 02199-8197


		You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the fund named above.

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How to Access the Proxy Materials


				Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT LETTER How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:
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How To Vote

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Vote In Person: If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a “legal proxy.” To do so, please follow the instructions at www.proxyvote.com or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.

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		Voting Items


The Board of Trustees recommends you vote FOR the following:
1.	To elect thirteen nominees to the Board of Trustees of each Trust:

	01)	Kevin Charleston	08)	Maureen B. Mitchell
	02)	Kenneth A. Drucker	09)	Sandra O. Moose
	03)	Edmond J. English	10)	James P. Palermo
	04)	David L. Giunta	11)	Erik R. Sirri
	05)	Richard A. Goglia	12)	Peter J. Smail
	06)	Wendell J. Knox	13)	Cynthia L. Walker
	07)	Martin T. Meehan
NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.


		Voting Instructions

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GATEWAY FUND A SPECIAL MEETING TO BE HELD ON 12/04/17 AT 02:00 P.M. EST FOR HOLDERS AS OF 09/15/17 1 1-0001 *ISSUER CONFIRMATION COPY – INFO ONLY* GATEWAY FUND A SPECIAL MEETING TO BE HELD ON 12/04/17 AT 02:00 P.M. EST FOR HOLDERS AS OF 09/15/17 “ISSUER CONFIRMATION COPY - INFO ONLY” 1 1-0001 THIS FORM IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. PLEASE DO NOT USE IT FOR VOTING PURPOSES. 367829207 DIRECTORS RECOMMEND: A VOTE FOR ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING NOMINEES 1. - 01-KEVIN CHARLESTON, 02-KENNETH A. DRUCKER, 03-EDMOND J. ENGLISH, 04-DAVID L. GIUNTA, 05-RICHARD A. GOGLIA, 06-WENDELL J. KNOX, 07-MARTIN T. MEEHAN, 08-MAUREEN 8. MITCHELL, 09-SANDRA 0. MOOSE, 10-JAMES P. PALERMO, 11-ERIK R. SIRRI, 12-PETER J. SMAIL, 13-CYNTHIA L. WALKER 0010100 “NOTE” SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT THEREOF. HOUSEHOLDING ELECTION > Mark “FOR” to enroll this account to receive certain future shareholder communications in a single package per household. Mark “AGAINST” if you do not want to participate. To change your election in the future, call 1-866-540-7096. See accompanying page for more information about this election. (HH) VIF11H IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY Of PROXY MATERIALS FOR THE SHAREHOLDER MEETING TO BE HELD ON 12/04/17 FOR GATEWAY FUND A THE FOLLOWING MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.PROXYVOTE.COM ** A ** 2-1 -S FOR ALL NOMINEES WITHHOLD ALL NOMINEES WITHHOLD AUTHORITY TO VOTE FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL NOMINEE. WRITE NUMBER(S) OF NOMINEE(S) BELOW. USE NUMBER ONLY X 3 367829207 PLACE “X” HERE IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE MEETING BroadridgeTM 51 MERCEDES WAY EDGEWOOD NY11717 IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SECURITY HOLDER DOCUMENTS (HH) NATIXIS GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT ATTN: STEVE WHITWORTH 888 BOYLSTON STREET, SUITE 800 BOSTON, NA 021998197 FOR AGN PAGE 1 OF 2 ** 1 1 OF 2 1 S2604 000

Loomis Sayles Proxy Statement Messaging – include with all Loomis Sayles dailies effective 10/16/2017

A special meeting of Shareholders of Natixis Funds and Loomis Sayles Funds has been scheduled for December 4^th, 2017 at 2:00 PM. Each fund family is served by a common Board of Trustees and the purpose of the meeting is to elect 13 nominees to this Board. When you received your proxy materials we ask that you please take a moment to vote your shares.

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Natixis Proxy Statement Messaging – include with all Natixis dailies effective 10/16/2017

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All Funds Proxy – 2017

Q: Why is this proxy vote being held?

The primary reason is to elect 13 nominees to the Board of Trustees of each Trust. This proposal applies to all shareholders of the Natixis Funds and Loomis Sayles Funds. Both of these fund families are served by a common board of trustees. The Investment Company Act of 1940 Act, which defines responsibilities and limitations of certain types of investment vehicles such as Mutual Funds provides that Board member vacancies must be approved by shareholders when the current board members have appointed two-thirds of its members.

Q: When is the shareholder meeting?

The shareholder meeting is scheduled for December 4^th, 2017 at 2:00 PM Eastern time at the offices of NGAM Advisors, L.P., 888 Boylston St., Suite 800, Boston, MA 02199-8197. However, if voting requirements have not been met, the meeting may be adjourned for up to two weeks in order to obtain the necessary votes.

Q: I only received a card in the mail. Where can I view the proxy materials?

The Funds are taking advantage of the SEC Notice and Access Rule. The notice you received includes a website where you can view the proxy materials and vote your shares. You may also vote your shares using a touch-tone telephone. This method of delivery allows us to save paper, and reduce the cost of the proxy to the Funds. However, if you prefer to receive hard copies of the proxy materials, you may request them on the web site (www.proxy-direct.com/nat-29185), or by phone (877-816-5331). You may also request that you receive hard copies of future proxy materials.

Q: I received multiple cards (or notices). Why is that?

A:	The Funds are divided into separate trusts. If you own funds that are in different trusts, you may receive more than one proxy card (or notice) for the shares that you own in those trusts. Please make sure to vote using each of the proxy cards (or notices) you received.

Q: Who is Computershare? And why have they called me? (We do not anticipate having to solicit votes by phone due to the nature of the proxy, but the answer is provided in case it is needed.)

A:	Computershare is a professional proxy solicitation firm, which has been retained to assist the Funds in obtaining and tabulating shareholder votes. They have signed confidentiality agreements concerning the safeguarding of shareholder information that they have received.

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