Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund DEFA14A, filed Oct 22, 2020
Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (AIO)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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ALLIANZGI ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES FUND
ALLIANZGI CONVERTIBLE & INCOME FUND
ALLIANZGI CONVERTIBLE & INCOME FUND II
ALLIANZGI CONVERTIBLE & INCOME 2024 TARGET TERM FUND
ALLIANZGI DIVERSIFIED INCOME & CONVERTIBLE FUND
ALLIANZGI EQUITY & CONVERTIBLE INCOME FUND
ALLIANZGI DIVIDEND, INTEREST & PREMIUM STRATEGY FUND
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New York, New York 10019
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THIS FILING CONSISTS OF CALL CENTER PHONE SCRIPTS RELATED TO THE JOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS, TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER 28, 2020, OF ALLIANZGI ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES FUND, ALLIANZGI CONVERTIBLE & INCOME FUND, ALLIANZGI CONVERTIBLE & INCOME FUND II, ALLIANZGI CONVERTIBLE & INCOME 2024 TARGET TERM FUND, ALLIANZGI DIVERSIFIED INCOME & CONVERTIBLE FUND, ALLIANZGI EQUITY & CONVERTIBLE INCOME FUND, AND ALLIANZGI DIVIDEND, INTEREST & PREMIUM STRATEGY FUND, AND THE RELATED PROXY STATEMENT.
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AllianzGI Funds Any Vote Call Guide (Any Vote) |
Good (morning, afternoon, evening), my name is (AGENT’S FULL NAME).
May I please speak with (SHAREHOLDER’S FULL NAME)?
(Re-Greet If Necessary)
I am calling on a recorded line regarding your current investment with AllianzGI Funds.
The reason for my call is to inform you that the Special Meeting of Shareholders is scheduled to take place on October 28, 2020 and currently our records indicate your vote has not been recorded.
The Board is recommending a vote “In Favor” of the proposals, but you may also cast an “Against” or “Abstain” vote.
Would you like to vote “In Favor”, “Against” or “Abstain”?
(Pause For Response)
(Review Voting Options with Shareholder If Necessary)
If we identify any additional accounts you own with AllianzGI Funds 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 this vote within 3 to 5 business days. Upon receipt, please review and retain the written confirmation for your records. If you should have any questions, please call 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.)
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AllianzGI Funds Abstention Script (ABSTAIN FOR QUORUM) |
Good (morning, afternoon, evening), my name is (AGENT’S FULL NAME).
May I please speak with (INVESTOR FULL NAME)?
(Re-Greet If Necessary)
I am calling on a recorded line regarding your current investment with AllianzGI Funds.
I apologize for any inconvenience; however, since I assume you are not able to attend the Special Meeting of Shareholders for the AllianzGI Funds scheduled to take place on October 28, 2020, I just wanted to confirm that you would like to vote Abstain?
(Pause For Response)
(Review Voting Options with Investor If Necessary)
If we identify any additional accounts you hold in the AllianzGI Funds before the meeting takes place, would you like us 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 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 on the confirmation. Mr. /Ms. , your vote is important and your time is greatly appreciated. Thank you and have a good (morning, afternoon, evening.)
REBUTTAL:
If you are unsure how to vote, you can simply Abstain, which is neither a favorable nor an against vote. Doing so will ensure that your shares are represented at the upcoming Special Meeting of Shareholders, which will help avoid further costly adjournments.
Would you like to Abstain?