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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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December 7, 2015

RE: Adjourned Special Meeting of Shareholders

Dear Shareholder:

We are almost there, but we still need your help. The special meeting of shareholders of the Matthews Asia Funds has been adjourned until December 23rd to provide shareholders who have not yet cast their important proxy vote with additional time to do so. As of today, the majority of the Funds have received sufficient shareholder voting participation to proceed with the business of the Funds.

Our records indicate that one of the Funds in which you are invested, has yet to receive sufficient voting participation. We apologize for the continued follow-up regarding this matter. However, it is critical that we receive your proxy vote by December 23rd. Please help us to avoid further delay and cost by taking a moment to cast your vote today.

We value your time and have set up convenient voting options. After careful consideration, the Trust’s Board of Trustees unanimously recommends that shareholders vote “FOR” the proposal listed in both the proxy statement and on the enclosed copy of your proxy card(s). Thank you in advance to your attention to this important matter.

Sincerely,

 

LOGO

John P. McGowan

Vice President and Secretary

If you would like another copy of the proxy statement or have proxy-related questions, please call 1-866-207-2324 for assistance. Representatives are available between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

 

 

 

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Vote with a Telephone Voting Representative. You may cast your vote by telephone with a proxy representative by calling toll-free 1-866-207-2324. Representatives are available between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

 

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Vote by Touch-tone Phone. You may cast your vote by telephone using an automated system by calling the toll-free number found on the enclosed proxy card.

 

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Vote via the Internet. You may cast your vote using the Internet by logging onto the Internet address located on the enclosed proxy card and following the instructions on the website.

 

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Vote by Mail. You may cast your vote by signing, dating and mailing the enclosed proxy card(s) in the postage-prepaid return envelope provided. If convenient for you, PLEASE utilize one of the first three options above to insure that your response is received in time for the special meeting on December 23rd.

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