Advisors' Inner Circle III DEFA14A, filed Aug 28, 2023
Advisors' Inner Circle III (BAFE)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.)
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ADVISORS’ INNER CIRCLE FUND III
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Thank you for calling the Democracy International Fund proxy information line. The Special Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for Tuesday, September 26, 2023, was held. As a result, this toll-free number is no longer in service for proxy-related shareholder calls. If you have questions about your investment, please contact your Financial Advisor. Thank you.
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DEMOCRACY INTERNATIONAL FUND |
CALL CENTER ANSWERING MACHINE SCRIPT |
Hello.
I’m calling on behalf of your current investment in the Democracy International Fund.
The Special Meeting of Shareholders is scheduled to take place on September 26th, 2023. All shareholders are being asked to consider and vote on an important matter. As of today, your vote has not been registered.
Your vote is important.
Please contact us as soon as possible, toll-free 1-866-839-1852, Monday through Friday between the hours of 10:00AM and 10:00PM Eastern time to cast your vote.
Thank you and have a good day.
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DEMOCRACY INTERNATIONAL FUND |
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Hello, my name is (CSR FULL NAME).
May I please speak with (SHAREHOLDER’S FULL NAME)?
(Repeat the greeting if necessary)
I am calling on a recorded line regarding your current investment in the Democracy International Fund. Materials were sent to you for the upcoming Special Meeting of Shareholders scheduled to take place on September 26th, 2023, and at this time we have not yet received your vote. The Board of Trustees are recommending a vote in favor. Would you like to vote along with the recommendations?
(Pause for shareholder’s response)
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If YES or a positive response from the shareholder: (Proceed to confirmation) |
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If NO or a shareholder hasn’t received information: Shareholders are being asked to approve a new investment sub-advisory agreement (the “New SubAdvisory Agreement”) between Democracy Investment Management, LLC (the “Adviser”) and Vident Advisory, LLC (d/b/a Vident Asset Management) (“VA”), on behalf of the Fund.
If approved, the agreement will not affect the Fund’s investment policies, strategies and risks.There will be no changes to the portfolio management team for the Fund and there will be no changes in the sub-advisory services provided to the Fund.
With that being said, your Board of Trustees are recommending shareholders vote in favor. Would you like to vote along with the recommendations? (Pause for shareholder’s response) (If Shareholder has additional questions refer to factsheet)
If shareholder still chooses not to vote: I understand you do not wish to vote at this time. Thank you and have a great day. If Yes or a positive response from the shareholder: (Refer to factsheet) |
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Shareholder Not Available: We can be reached toll-free at 1-866-839-1852, Monday through Friday between the hours of 10:00AM and 10:00PM Eastern time. Your time today is appreciated. Thank you and have a good day.
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Confirming the vote with the shareholder:
I am recording your vote (recap voting instructions for ALL proposals) on all accounts.
For confirmation purposes please state your full name.
(Pause for shareholder’s response)
According to our records, you reside in (city, state, zip code).
(Pause for shareholder’s response)
To ensure that we have the correct address for the letter confirming your vote, please state your street address.
(Pause for shareholder’s response)
Thank you. You will receive written confirmation of this vote within 3 to 5 business days. Upon receipt, please review and retain for your records. If you should have any questions, please call the toll-free number listed in the letter. Mr./Mrs./Ms. (shareholder’s last name), your vote is important, and your time today is appreciated. Thank you and have a good (morning, afternoon, evening).