0001398344-21-010676.txt : 20210513 0001398344-21-010676.hdr.sgml : 20210513 20210513165312 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001398344-21-010676 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: DEFA14A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 FILED AS OF DATE: 20210513 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20210513 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DRIEHAUS MUTUAL FUNDS CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001016073 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-07655 FILM NUMBER: 21920465 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 25 EAST ERIE ST STREET 2: 25 EAST ERIE STREET CITY: CHICAGO STATE: IL ZIP: 60611 BUSINESS PHONE: 3125873800 0001016073 S000001909 DRIEHAUS EMERGING MARKETS GROWTH FUND C000005025 Investor Share Class DREGX C000190956 Institutional Share Class DIEMX 0001016073 S000018408 Driehaus International Small Cap Growth Fund C000050883 Driehaus International Small Cap Growth Fund DRIOX 0001016073 S000032990 Driehaus Emerging Markets Small Cap Growth Fund C000101771 Driehaus Emerging Markets Small Cap Growth Fund DRESX 0001016073 S000040177 Driehaus Event Driven Fund C000124893 Driehaus Event Driven Fund DEVDX 0001016073 S000042829 Driehaus Micro Cap Growth Fund C000132648 Driehaus Micro Cap Growth Fund DMCRX 0001016073 S000056073 Driehaus Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund C000176647 Driehaus Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund DMAGX 0001016073 S000058261 Driehaus Small Cap Growth Fund C000190998 Investor Share Class DVSMX C000190999 Institutional Share Class DNSMX 0001016073 S000068519 Driehaus Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund C000219126 Driehaus Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund DEFA14A 1 fp0065547_defa14a.htm

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

SCHEDULE 14A

(RULE 14a-101)

 

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

 

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

 

 

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DRIEHAUS MUTUAL FUNDS

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DRIEHAUS MUTAL FUNDS
CALL CENTER OUTBOUND CALLING SCRIPT

 

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 on behalf of Driehaus Mutal Funds regarding your current investment in the (FUND NAME). Materials were sent to you for the upcoming Special Meeting of Shareholders scheduled to take place on July 1, 2021 and at this time we have not yet received your vote. Do you recall receiving the information?

 

(Pause for shareholder’s response)

 

If YES or a positive response from the shareholder:

If you are unable to attend the meeting, I can record your vote by phone. The Board of Trustees have recommended a vote IN FAVOR of the proposals. Woud you like to vote with the Board’s recommendation?

(Pause for shareholder’s response)

 

If we identify any additional accounts you own in Driehaus Mutal Funds prior to this meeting, would you like to vote those accounts in the same manner as you have voted with me today?

(Pause for shareholder’s response)

 

If NO or a negative response from the shareholder:

I would be happy to review the meeting agenda with you and record your vote by phone. However, The Board of Trustees have recommended a vote IN FAVOR of the proposals. Woud you like to vote with the Board’s recommendation?

(Pause for shareholder’s response)

 

Shareholder/Third Party requests call back number:

We can be reached toll-free at (833) 288-9335, Monday through Friday between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Eastern time. Your time today is appreciated. Thank you and have a good (MORNING, AFTERNOON, EVENING).

 

 

 

Confirming the vote with the shareholder:

I am recording your vote (recap voting instructions for all nominees/proposals).

 

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).

 

 

 

FOR DCP and DA PURPOSES ONLY Updated: 5/13/2021

 

 

 

DRIEHAUS MUTAL FUNDS
CALL CENTER ANSWERING MACHINE SCRIPT

 

Hello.

 

I am calling on behalf of your current investment in the Driehaus Mutal Funds.

 

The Special Meeting of Shareholders is scheduled to take place on July 1, 2021. All shareholders are being asked to consider and vote on important matters. As of today your vote has not been registered.

 

Your vote is important.

 

Please contact us as soon as possible, toll-free at (833) 288-9335, Monday through Friday between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Eastern time to cast your vote.

 

Thank you and have a good day.

 

 

 

FOR DCP and DA PURPOSES ONLY Updated: 5/13/2021

 

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