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NPF Japan Fund Adjournment Script (ADJOURNMENT – IN FAVOR) |
Good (morning, afternoon, evening). My name is (AGENT’S FULL NAME).
May I please speak (SHAREHOLDER’S FULL NAME)?
(Re-Greet If Necessary)
I am calling regarding your investment in the The Japan Fund, a series of Nomura Partners Funds, Inc.. I would like to apologize for all the attention you have been receiving recently regarding your investment. However it is extremely important for you to consider the implications of Nomura Asset Management - the current advisor to your Fund - exiting the retail open-end mutual fund business. To ensure the continuation of business and avoid the possible tax consequences of potential fund liquidation, the Board is seeking approval of the charter amendment which will permit the tax free reorganization (merger) with Matthews Japan Fund.
Would you like to follow the Board’s Recommendation and vote IN FAVOR of this proposal to ensure the continuity of business and eliminate the tax consequences of a possible fund liquidation if the charter amendment is not approved?
(Pause For Response)
If we identify any additional accounts that you own with NPF Japan Fund before the meeting takes place, would you like to vote those accounts in the same manner as well? (Pause For Response)
*Confirmation – I am recording your (Recap Voting Instructions).
For confirmation purposes:
| · | Please state your full name. (Pause) |
| · | According to our records, you reside in (city, state, zip code). (Pause) |
| · | To ensure that we have the correct address for the written confirmation, please state your street address. (Pause) |
Thank you. You will receive written confirmation of your voting instructions within 3 to 5 business days. Once you receive your confirmation, if you have any questions, feel free to contact us at the toll free number listed on the confirmation. Mr. /Ms. ___________, your vote is important and your time is greatly appreciated. Thank you and have a good (morning, afternoon, evening.)
AVAILABLE REBUTTAL: (if anything but a vote in favor)
Sorry to hear that. However, not voting or voting against may be the same as approving the liquidation for which many shareholders may experience tax consequences and incur the transaction costs associated with the liquidation of your Fund’s assets.
The Board urges you to vote FOR the charter amendment proposal allowing a tax-free reorganization of your fund to take place.
Would you like to follow the Board’s Recommendation at this time?
(Review Voting Options with Shareholder If Necessary)
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Shareholder Services |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Re: Nomura Partners Funds, Inc. – The Japan Fund
Dear Shareholder:
We have been trying to contact you regarding a very important matter pertaining to your investment in The Japan Fund. This matter pertains to an important initiative for The Japan Fund which requires your response.
It is very important that we speak to you regarding this matter. The call will only take a few moments of your time and there is no confidential information required.
Please contact us toll-free at (877) 536-1556, extension 9135 between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday. At the time of the call please reference the number listed below.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Frederick M. Bonnell
Managing Director, Shareholder Services
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