UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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Proxy Voting Information
Special Joint Meeting of Shareholders of Invesco American Franchise Fund, Invesco Capital Appreciation Fund, Invesco Summit Fund, Invesco Technology Fund, Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund, Invesco Oppenheimer V.I. Capital Appreciation Fund and Invesco V.I. Technology Fund
January 22, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time
Due to the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) and to support the health and well-being of the Funds’ shareholders, employees, and community, the Meeting will be conducted exclusively online via live webcast. To participate in the Meeting, shareholders will need to follow the instructions found on the proxy card and in the proxy statement. The Meeting will begin promptly at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The Funds encourage you to access the Meeting prior to the start time leaving ample time for the check in. All shareholders will be required to enter their individual control number in order to enter the Meeting. Only shareholders of the Funds will be able to participate in the Meeting.
The proxy statements were mailed on or about November 16, 2020 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on October 26, 2020 for the Funds. The purpose of the proxy statements are for each Fund to vote on a proposal to approve changing each Fund’s sub-classification from “diversified” to “non-diversified” and approve the elimination of a related fundamental investment restriction. The proxy statements contain detailed information about the proposal for each Fund for which votes or voting instructions have been solicited. You can also access the proxy statements, common questions regarding each Fund’s proposal, and each Fund’s annual and semi-annual reports by clicking on the fund name listed below.
Invesco American Franchise Fund
Invesco Capital Appreciation Fund
Invesco Summit Fund
Invesco Technology Fund
Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund
Invesco Oppenheimer V.I. Capital Appreciation Fund
Invesco V.I. Technology Fund
How to vote
You may cast your vote by any of the following methods. However you choose to vote, it is important that you vote now to save the expense of additional solicitations.
By Internet
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You may cast your vote online by logging onto the website listed on your proxy card and/or voting instruction card.
Enter the control number listed on the proxy card and/or voting instruction card you received in the mail and follow the instructions on the website. |
By Telephone |
Call the toll-free number listed on your proxy card and/or voting instruction card.
Enter the control number listed on the proxy card and/or voting instruction card and follow the recorded instructions. | |||
By Mail
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Complete and sign the proxy card and/or voting instruction card and return it in the postage-paid envelope provided in the shareholder mailing. | Virtually | Please notify Invesco at (800) 952-3502 if you plan to participate in the virtual shareholder meeting. | |||
If you have any questions...
If you have questions about your proxy statement or the voting process regarding the January 22, 2021 Special Joint Meeting of Shareholders, please contact your financial consultant or call Invesco toll-free at (800) 959-4246 any business day between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Central Time.
If we have not received your vote or voting instruction after a reasonable amount of time, a representative from our proxy solicitation firm, Computershare, Inc., may contact you to remind you to exercise your right to vote.
Proxy Information by Fund
A Special Meeting of Shareholders of Invesco American Franchise Fund, Invesco Capital Appreciation Fund, Invesco Summit Fund, Invesco Technology Fund, Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund, Invesco Oppenheimer V.I. Capital Appreciation Fund and Invesco V.I. Technology Fund which will be held on January 22, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time Online Via Live Webcast
Invesco American Franchise Fund
| 1. | Please read the joint proxy statement in full. (PDF) |
| 2. | Access some typical questions that shareholders may have regarding the joint proxy statement. (PDF) |
| 3. | You may cast your vote by visiting the website listed on your proxy card. Have your proxy card in hand and follow the instructions given on the website. |
Additional fund materials:
| • | Annual Report |
| • | Semi-annual Report |
Invesco Capital Appreciation Fund
| 1. | Please read the joint proxy statement in full. (PDF) |
| 2. | Access some typical questions that shareholders may have regarding the joint proxy statement. (PDF) |
| 3. | You may cast your vote by visiting the website listed on your proxy card. Have your proxy card in hand and follow the instructions given on the website. |
Additional fund materials:
| • | Annual Report |
| • | Semi-annual Report |
Invesco Summit Fund
| 1. | Please read the joint proxy statement in full. (PDF) |
| 2. | Access some typical questions that shareholders may have regarding the joint proxy statement. (PDF) |
| 3. | You may cast your vote by visiting the website listed on your proxy card. Have your proxy card in hand and follow the instructions given on the website. |
Additional fund materials:
| • | Annual Report |
| • | Semi-annual Report |
Invesco Technology Fund
| 1. | Please read the joint proxy statement in full. (PDF) |
| 2. | Access some typical questions that shareholders may have regarding the joint proxy statement. (PDF) |
| 3. | You may cast your vote by visiting the website listed on your proxy card. Have your proxy card in hand and follow the instructions given on the website. |
Additional fund materials:
| • | Annual Report |
| • | Semi-annual Report |
Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund
| 1. | Please read the proxy statement in full. (PDF) |
| 2. | Access some typical questions that shareholders may have regarding the proxy statement. (PDF) |
| 3. | You may cast your vote by visiting the website listed on your proxy card or voting instruction card. Have your proxy card or voting instruction card in hand and follow the instructions given on the website. |
Additional fund materials:
| • | Annual Report |
| • | Semi-annual Report |
Invesco Oppenheimer V.I. Capital Appreciation Fund
| 1. | Please read the proxy statement in full. (PDF) |
| 2. | Access some typical questions that shareholders may have regarding the proxy statement. (PDF) |
| 3. | You may cast your vote by visiting the website listed on your proxy card or voting instruction card. Have your proxy card or voting instruction card in hand and follow the instructions given on the website. |
Additional fund materials:
| • | Annual Report |
| • | Semi-annual Report |
Invesco V.I. Technology Fund
| 1. | Please read the proxy statement in full. (PDF) |
| 2. | Access some typical questions that shareholders may have regarding the proxy statement. (PDF) |
| 3. | You may cast your vote by visiting the website listed on your proxy card or voting instruction card. Have your proxy card or voting instruction card in hand and follow the instructions given on the website. |
Additional fund materials:
| • | Annual Report |
| • | Semi-annual Report |
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS FOR:
INVESCO AMERICAN FRANCHISE FUND
We encourage you to read the joint proxy statement in full; however, the following represent some typical questions that shareholders may have regarding the joint proxy statement.
HOW DO I VOTE?
Voting may take place in the following ways:
| • | You may vote your shares on the voting website listed on your proxy card. You will need the 14-digit control number from your proxy card to vote on the Internet. Because Internet voting is the most economical way to vote your proxy, we encourage all shareholders to use this method. |
| • | You may call in your vote to a 24-hour automated system or a live proxy representative by calling the phone number(s) listed on your proxy card. You will need the 14-digit control number from your proxy card to vote by telephone. |
| • | You may indicate your vote on the proxy card and return it in the postage-paid envelope mailed to you with your joint proxy statement. |
| • | If you do participate in the meeting online via live webcast, you will need to follow the instructions in the joint proxy statement and on your proxy card and provide the 14-digit control number found on your proxy card, so you may vote your shares. Please notify us by calling 1-800-952-3502 if you plan to participate in the meeting online via live webcast. |
WHAT IS THE PROPOSAL BEING PRESENTED AT THE SHAREHOLDER MEETING AND WHAT AM I BEING ASKED TO VOTE ON?
| • | To approve changing the Fund’s sub-classification from “diversified” to “non-diversified” and approve the elimination of a related fundamental investment restriction. |
HOW DOES THE BOARD RECOMMEND THAT I VOTE?
The Board recommends that you vote FOR the Proposal.
WHY SHOULD I VOTE?
Every vote is important. If shareholders fail to vote their proxies, the fund may not receive enough votes to go forward with the January 22, 2021 shareholder meeting. If this happens, additional solicitations may have to be made to obtain a quorum, or proxies may have to be resent to shareholders.
WHO HAVE WE CONTRACTED FOR THE SERVICES OF A PROXY SOLICITOR?
We have hired Computershare, Inc. as the Fund’s proxy solicitor. If we do not receive your vote after a reasonable amount of time, you may receive a telephone call from them reminding you to vote your shares.
WILL MY VOTE BE CONFIDENTIAL USING THE ONLINE PROXY VOTING SYSTEM?
The Web proxy voting system offered by www.proxy-direct.com maintains security features designed to protect the confidentiality of your vote. These security features include:
| • | HTTP Secure (HTTPS) – A security measure that encrypts all information that travels between www.proxy-direct.com Web server and the shareholder’s computer. |
| • | Control Number – Each shareholder is required to enter his or her 14-digit control number. www.proxy-direct.com verifies the number and presents the holder with the proxy card. |
| • | Firewall – To protect the confidentiality of your account records, www.proxy-direct.com uses only control numbers and card codes to register votes. Voted positions are then periodically uploaded to our master database of shareholders listed as of the record date. All account-specific data remains behind our firewall. |
HOW DO I SIGN THE PROXY CARD?
The following general rules for signing proxy cards may be of assistance to you and could help avoid the time and expense involved in validating your vote if you fail to sign your proxy card properly.
Individual and Joint Accounts: Shareholders and joint owners should sign exactly as their name appears in the account registration shown on the proxy card. If shares are held jointly, one or more owners should sign personally.
All Other Accounts: The capacity of the individual signing the proxy card (for example, “trustee”) should be indicated unless it is reflected in the form of registration. If a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership, please sign the full entity name and indicate the signer’s position with the entity.
WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR VOTING?
All votes must be received before or at the shareholder meeting, which will be held on January 22, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time online via live webcast.
WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION CONCERNING THE PROPOSAL?
Further details about the proposal can be found in the joint proxy statement.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS FOR:
INVESCO CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND
We encourage you to read the joint proxy statement in full; however, the following represent some typical questions that shareholders may have regarding the joint proxy statement.
HOW DO I VOTE?
Voting may take place in the following ways:
| • | You may vote your shares on the voting website listed on your proxy card. You will need the 14-digit control number from your proxy card to vote on the Internet. Because Internet voting is the most economical way to vote your proxy, we encourage all shareholders to use this method. |
| • | You may call in your vote to a 24-hour automated system or a live proxy representative by calling the phone number(s) listed on your proxy card. You will need the 14-digit control number from your proxy card to vote by telephone. |
| • | You may indicate your vote on the proxy card and return it in the postage-paid envelope mailed to you with your joint proxy statement. |
| • | If you do participate in the meeting online via live webcast, you will need to follow the instructions in the joint proxy statement and on your proxy card and provide the 14-digit control number found on your proxy card, so you may vote your shares. Please notify us by calling 1-800-952-3502 if you plan to participate in the meeting online via live webcast. |
WHAT IS THE PROPOSAL BEING PRESENTED AT THE SHAREHOLDER MEETING AND WHAT AM I BEING ASKED TO VOTE ON?
| • | To approve changing the Fund’s sub-classification from “diversified” to “non-diversified” and approve the elimination of a related fundamental investment restriction. |
HOW DOES THE BOARD RECOMMEND THAT I VOTE?
The Board recommends that you vote FOR the Proposal.
WHY SHOULD I VOTE?
Every vote is important. If shareholders fail to vote their proxies, the fund may not receive enough votes to go forward with the January 22, 2021 shareholder meeting. If this happens, additional solicitations may have to be made to obtain a quorum, or proxies may have to be resent to shareholders.
WHO HAVE WE CONTRACTED FOR THE SERVICES OF A PROXY SOLICITOR?
We have hired Computershare, Inc. as the Fund’s proxy solicitor. If we do not receive your vote after a reasonable amount of time, you may receive a telephone call from them reminding you to vote your shares.
WILL MY VOTE BE CONFIDENTIAL USING THE ONLINE PROXY VOTING SYSTEM?
The Web proxy voting system offered by www.proxy-direct.com maintains security features designed to protect the confidentiality of your vote. These security features include:
| • | HTTP Secure (HTTPS) – A security measure that encrypts all information that travels between www.proxy-direct.com Web server and the shareholder’s computer. |
| • | Control Number – Each shareholder is required to enter his or her 14-digit control number. www.proxy-direct.com verifies the number and presents the holder with the proxy card. |
| • | Firewall – To protect the confidentiality of your account records, www.proxy-direct.com uses only control numbers and card codes to register votes. Voted positions are then periodically uploaded to our master database of shareholders listed as of the record date. All account-specific data remains behind our firewall. |
HOW DO I SIGN THE PROXY CARD?
The following general rules for signing proxy cards may be of assistance to you and could help avoid the time and expense involved in validating your vote if you fail to sign your proxy card properly.
Individual and Joint Accounts: Shareholders and joint owners should sign exactly as their name appears in the account registration shown on the proxy card. If shares are held jointly, one or more owners should sign personally.
All Other Accounts: The capacity of the individual signing the proxy card (for example, “trustee”) should be indicated unless it is reflected in the form of registration. If a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership, please sign the full entity name and indicate the signer’s position with the entity.
WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR VOTING?
All votes must be received before or at the shareholder meeting, which will be held on January 22, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time online via live webcast.
WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION CONCERNING THE PROPOSAL?
Further details about the proposal can be found in the joint proxy statement.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS FOR:
INVESCO SUMMIT FUND
We encourage you to read the joint proxy statement in full; however, the following represent some typical questions that shareholders may have regarding the joint proxy statement.
HOW DO I VOTE?
Voting may take place in the following ways:
| • | You may vote your shares on the voting website listed on your proxy card. You will need the 14-digit control number from your proxy card to vote on the Internet. Because Internet voting is the most economical way to vote your proxy, we encourage all shareholders to use this method. |
| • | You may call in your vote to a 24-hour automated system or a live proxy representative by calling the phone number(s) listed on your proxy card. You will need the 14-digit control number from your proxy card to vote by telephone. |
| • | You may indicate your vote on the proxy card and return it in the postage-paid envelope mailed to you with your joint proxy statement. |
| • | If you do participate in the meeting online via live webcast, you will need to follow the instructions in the joint proxy statement and on your proxy card and provide the 14-digit control number found on your proxy card, so you may vote your shares. Please notify us by calling 1-800-952-3502 if you plan to participate in the meeting online via live webcast. |
WHAT IS THE PROPOSAL BEING PRESENTED AT THE SHAREHOLDER MEETING AND WHAT AM I BEING ASKED TO VOTE ON?
| • | To approve changing the Fund’s sub-classification from “diversified” to “non-diversified” and approve the elimination of a related fundamental investment restriction. |
HOW DOES THE BOARD RECOMMEND THAT I VOTE?
The Board recommends that you vote FOR the Proposal.
WHY SHOULD I VOTE?
Every vote is important. If shareholders fail to vote their proxies, the fund may not receive enough votes to go forward with the January 22, 2021 shareholder meeting. If this happens, additional solicitations may have to be made to obtain a quorum, or proxies may have to be resent to shareholders.
WHO HAVE WE CONTRACTED FOR THE SERVICES OF A PROXY SOLICITOR?
We have hired Computershare, Inc. as the Fund’s proxy solicitor. If we do not receive your vote after a reasonable amount of time, you may receive a telephone call from them reminding you to vote your shares.
WILL MY VOTE BE CONFIDENTIAL USING THE ONLINE PROXY VOTING SYSTEM?
The Web proxy voting system offered by www.proxy-direct.com maintains security features designed to protect the confidentiality of your vote. These security features include:
| • | HTTP Secure (HTTPS) – A security measure that encrypts all information that travels between www.proxy-direct.com Web server and the shareholder’s computer. |
| • | Control Number – Each shareholder is required to enter his or her 14-digit control number. www.proxy-direct.com verifies the number and presents the holder with the proxy card. |
| • | Firewall – To protect the confidentiality of your account records, www.proxy-direct.com uses only control numbers and card codes to register votes. Voted positions are then periodically uploaded to our master database of shareholders listed as of the record date. All account-specific data remains behind our firewall. |
HOW DO I SIGN THE PROXY CARD?
The following general rules for signing proxy cards may be of assistance to you and could help avoid the time and expense involved in validating your vote if you fail to sign your proxy card properly.
Individual and Joint Accounts: Shareholders and joint owners should sign exactly as their name appears in the account registration shown on the proxy card. If shares are held jointly, one or more owners should sign personally.
All Other Accounts: The capacity of the individual signing the proxy card (for example, “trustee”) should be indicated unless it is reflected in the form of registration. If a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership, please sign the full entity name and indicate the signer’s position with the entity.
WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR VOTING?
All votes must be received before or at the shareholder meeting, which will be held on January 22, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time online via live webcast.
WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION CONCERNING THE PROPOSAL?
Further details about the proposal can be found in the joint proxy statement.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS FOR:
INVESCO TECHNOLOGY FUND
We encourage you to read the joint proxy statement in full; however, the following represent some typical questions that shareholders may have regarding the joint proxy statement.
HOW DO I VOTE?
Voting may take place in the following ways:
| • | You may vote your shares on the voting website listed on your proxy card. You will need the 14-digit control number from your proxy card to vote on the Internet. Because Internet voting is the most economical way to vote your proxy, we encourage all shareholders to use this method. |
| • | You may call in your vote to a 24-hour automated system or a live proxy representative by calling the phone number(s) listed on your proxy card. You will need the 14-digit control number from your proxy card to vote by telephone. |
| • | You may indicate your vote on the proxy card and return it in the postage-paid envelope mailed to you with your joint proxy statement. |
| • | If you do participate in the meeting online via live webcast, you will need to follow the instructions in the joint proxy statement and on your proxy card and provide the 14-digit control number found on your proxy card, so you may vote your shares. Please notify us by calling 1-800-952-3502 if you plan to participate in the meeting online via live webcast. |
WHAT IS THE PROPOSAL BEING PRESENTED AT THE SHAREHOLDER MEETING AND WHAT AM I BEING ASKED TO VOTE ON?
| • | To approve changing the Fund’s sub-classification from “diversified” to “non-diversified” and approve the elimination of a related fundamental investment restriction. |
HOW DOES THE BOARD RECOMMEND THAT I VOTE?
The Board recommends that you vote FOR the Proposal.
WHY SHOULD I VOTE?
Every vote is important. If shareholders fail to vote their proxies, the fund may not receive enough votes to go forward with the January 22, 2021 shareholder meeting. If this happens, additional solicitations may have to be made to obtain a quorum, or proxies may have to be resent to shareholders.
WHO HAVE WE CONTRACTED FOR THE SERVICES OF A PROXY SOLICITOR?
We have hired Computershare, Inc. as the Fund’s proxy solicitor. If we do not receive your vote after a reasonable amount of time, you may receive a telephone call from them reminding you to vote your shares.
WILL MY VOTE BE CONFIDENTIAL USING THE ONLINE PROXY VOTING SYSTEM?
The Web proxy voting system offered by www.proxy-direct.com maintains security features designed to protect the confidentiality of your vote. These security features include:
| • | HTTP Secure (HTTPS) – A security measure that encrypts all information that travels between www.proxy-direct.com Web server and the shareholder’s computer. |
| • | Control Number – Each shareholder is required to enter his or her 14-digit control number. www.proxy-direct.com verifies the number and presents the holder with the proxy card. |
| • | Firewall – To protect the confidentiality of your account records, www.proxy-direct.com uses only control numbers and card codes to register votes. Voted positions are then periodically uploaded to our master database of shareholders listed as of the record date. All account-specific data remains behind our firewall. |
HOW DO I SIGN THE PROXY CARD?
The following general rules for signing proxy cards may be of assistance to you and could help avoid the time and expense involved in validating your vote if you fail to sign your proxy card properly.
Individual and Joint Accounts: Shareholders and joint owners should sign exactly as their name appears in the account registration shown on the proxy card. If shares are held jointly, one or more owners should sign personally.
All Other Accounts: The capacity of the individual signing the proxy card (for example, “trustee”) should be indicated unless it is reflected in the form of registration. If a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership, please sign the full entity name and indicate the signer’s position with the entity.
WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR VOTING?
All votes must be received before or at the shareholder meeting, which will be held on January 22, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time online via live webcast.
WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION CONCERNING THE PROPOSAL?
Further details about the proposal can be found in the joint proxy statement.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS FOR:
INVESCO V.I. AMERICAN FRANCHISE FUND
We encourage you to read the proxy statement in full; however, the following represent some typical questions that shareholders may have regarding the proxy statement.
HOW DO I VOTE?
Voting may take place in the following ways:
| • | You may vote your shares on the voting website listed on your proxy card or voting instruction card. You will need the 14-digit control number from your proxy card or voting instruction card to vote on the Internet. Because Internet voting is the most economical way to vote your proxy, we encourage all shareholders to use this method. |
| • | You may call in your vote to a 24-hour automated system or a live proxy representative by calling the phone number(s) listed on your proxy card or voting instruction card. You will need the 14-digit control number from your proxy card or voting instruction card to vote by telephone. |
| • | You may indicate your vote on the proxy card or voting instruction card and return it in the postage-paid envelope mailed to you with your proxy statement. |
| • | If you do participate in the meeting online via live webcast, you will need to follow the instructions in the proxy statement and on your proxy card or voting instruction card and provide the 14-digit control number found on your proxy card or voting instruction card, so you may vote your shares. Please notify us by calling 1-800-952-3502 if you plan to participate in the meeting online via live webcast. |
WHAT IS THE PROPOSAL BEING PRESENTED AT THE SHAREHOLDER MEETING AND WHAT AM I BEING ASKED TO VOTE ON?
| • | To approve changing the Fund’s sub-classification from “diversified” to “non-diversified” and approve the elimination of a related fundamental investment restriction. |
HOW DOES THE BOARD RECOMMEND THAT I VOTE?
The Board recommends that you vote FOR the Proposal.
WHY SHOULD I VOTE?
Every vote is important. If shareholders fail to vote their proxies, the fund may not receive enough votes to go forward with the January 22, 2021 shareholder meeting. If this happens, additional solicitations may have to be made to obtain a quorum, or proxies may have to be resent to shareholders.
WHO HAVE WE CONTRACTED FOR THE SERVICES OF A PROXY SOLICITOR?
We have hired Computershare, Inc. as the Fund’s proxy solicitor. If we do not receive your vote after a reasonable amount of time, you may receive a telephone call from them reminding you to vote your shares.
WILL MY VOTE BE CONFIDENTIAL USING THE ONLINE PROXY VOTING SYSTEM?
The Web proxy voting system offered by www.proxy-direct.com maintains security features designed to protect the confidentiality of your vote. These security features include:
| • | HTTP Secure (HTTPS) – A security measure that encrypts all information that travels between www.proxy-direct.com Web server and the shareholder’s computer. |
| • | Control Number – Each shareholder is required to enter his or her 14-digit control number. www.proxy-direct.com verifies the number and presents the holder with the proxy card or voting instruction card. |
| • | Firewall – To protect the confidentiality of your account records, www.proxy-direct.com uses only control numbers and card codes to register votes. Voted positions are then periodically uploaded to our master database of shareholders listed as of the record date. All account-specific data remains behind our firewall. |
HOW DO I SIGN THE PROXY CARD OR VOTING INSTRUCTION CARD?
The following general rules for signing proxy cards or voting instructions cards may be of assistance to you and could help avoid the time and expense involved in validating your vote if you fail to sign your proxy card or voting instruction card properly.
Individual and Joint Accounts: Shareholders and joint owners should sign exactly as their name appears in the account registration shown on the proxy card or voting instruction card. If shares are held jointly, one or more owners should sign personally.
All Other Accounts: The capacity of the individual signing the proxy card or voting instruction card (for example, “trustee”) should be indicated unless it is reflected in the form of registration. If a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership, please sign the full entity name and indicate the signer’s position with the entity.
WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR VOTING?
All votes must be received before or at the shareholder meeting, which will be held on January 22, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time online via live webcast.
WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION CONCERNING THE PROPOSAL?
Further details about the proposal can be found in the proxy statement.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS FOR:
INVESCO V.I. TECHNOLOGY FUND
We encourage you to read the proxy statement in full; however, the following represent some typical questions that shareholders may have regarding the proxy statement.
HOW DO I VOTE?
Voting may take place in the following ways:
| • | You may vote your shares on the voting website listed on your proxy card or voting instruction card. You will need the 14-digit control number from your proxy card or voting instruction card to vote on the Internet. Because Internet voting is the most economical way to vote your proxy, we encourage all shareholders to use this method. |
| • | You may call in your vote to a 24-hour automated system or a live proxy representative by calling the phone number(s) listed on your proxy card or voting instruction card. You will need the 14-digit control number from your proxy card or voting instruction card to vote by telephone. |
| • | You may indicate your vote on the proxy card or voting instruction card and return it in the postage-paid envelope mailed to you with your proxy statement. |
| • | If you do participate in the meeting online via live webcast, you will need to follow the instructions in the proxy statement and on your proxy card or voting instruction card and provide the 14-digit control number found on your proxy card or voting instruction card, so you may vote your shares. Please notify us by calling 1-800-952-3502 if you plan to participate in the meeting online via live webcast. |
WHAT IS THE PROPOSAL BEING PRESENTED AT THE SHAREHOLDER MEETING AND WHAT AM I BEING ASKED TO VOTE ON?
| • | To approve changing the Fund’s sub-classification from “diversified” to “non-diversified” and approve the elimination of a related fundamental investment restriction. |
HOW DOES THE BOARD RECOMMEND THAT I VOTE?
The Board recommends that you vote FOR the Proposal.
WHY SHOULD I VOTE?
Every vote is important. If shareholders fail to vote their proxies, the fund may not receive enough votes to go forward with the January 22, 2021 shareholder meeting. If this happens, additional solicitations may have to be made to obtain a quorum, or proxies may have to be resent to shareholders.
WHO HAVE WE CONTRACTED FOR THE SERVICES OF A PROXY SOLICITOR?
We have hired Computershare, Inc. as the Fund’s proxy solicitor. If we do not receive your vote after a reasonable amount of time, you may receive a telephone call from them reminding you to vote your shares.
WILL MY VOTE BE CONFIDENTIAL USING THE ONLINE PROXY VOTING SYSTEM?
The Web proxy voting system offered by www.proxy-direct.com maintains security features designed to protect the confidentiality of your vote. These security features include:
| • | HTTP Secure (HTTPS) – A security measure that encrypts all information that travels between www.proxy-direct.com Web server and the shareholder’s computer. |
| • | Control Number – Each shareholder is required to enter his or her 14-digit control number. www.proxy-direct.com verifies the number and presents the holder with the proxy card or voting instruction card. |
| • | Firewall – To protect the confidentiality of your account records, www.proxy-direct.com uses only control numbers and card codes to register votes. Voted positions are then periodically uploaded to our master database of shareholders listed as of the record date. All account-specific data remains behind our firewall. |
HOW DO I SIGN THE PROXY CARD OR VOTING INSTRUCTION CARD?
The following general rules for signing proxy cards or voting instruction cards may be of assistance to you and could help avoid the time and expense involved in validating your vote if you fail to sign your proxy card voting instruction card properly.
Individual and Joint Accounts: Shareholders and joint owners should sign exactly as their name appears in the account registration shown on the proxy card or voting instruction card. If shares are held jointly, one or more owners should sign personally.
All Other Accounts: The capacity of the individual signing the proxy card or voting instruction card (for example, “trustee”) should be indicated unless it is reflected in the form of registration. If a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership, please sign the full entity name and indicate the signer’s position with the entity.
WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR VOTING?
All votes must be received before or at the shareholder meeting, which will be held on January 22, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time online via live webcast.
WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION CONCERNING THE PROPOSAL?
Further details about the proposal can be found in the proxy statement.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS FOR:
INVESCO OPPENHEIMER V.I. CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND
We encourage you to read the proxy statement in full; however, the following represent some typical questions that shareholders may have regarding the proxy statement.
HOW DO I VOTE?
Voting may take place in the following ways:
| • | You may vote your shares on the voting website listed on your proxy card or voting instruction card. You will need the 14-digit control number from your proxy card or voting instruction card to vote on the Internet. Because Internet voting is the most economical way to vote your proxy, we encourage all shareholders to use this method. |
| • | You may call in your vote to a 24-hour automated system or a live proxy representative by calling the phone number(s) listed on your proxy card or voting instruction card. You will need the 14-digit control number from your proxy card or voting instruction card to vote by telephone. |
| • | You may indicate your vote on the proxy card or voting instruction card and return it in the postage-paid envelope mailed to you with your proxy statement. |
| • | If you do participate in the meeting online via live webcast, you will need to follow the instructions in the proxy statement and on your proxy card or voting instruction card and provide the 14-digit control number found on your proxy card or voting instruction card, so you may vote your shares. Please notify us by calling 1-800-952-3502 if you plan to participate in the meeting online via live webcast. |
WHAT IS THE PROPOSAL BEING PRESENTED AT THE SHAREHOLDER MEETING AND WHAT AM I BEING ASKED TO VOTE ON?
| • | To approve changing the Fund’s sub-classification from “diversified” to “non-diversified” and approve the elimination of a related fundamental investment restriction. |
HOW DOES THE BOARD RECOMMEND THAT I VOTE?
The Board recommends that you vote FOR the Proposal.
WHY SHOULD I VOTE?
Every vote is important. If shareholders fail to vote their proxies, the fund may not receive enough votes to go forward with the January 22, 2021 shareholder meeting. If this happens, additional solicitations may have to be made to obtain a quorum, or proxies may have to be resent to shareholders.
WHO HAVE WE CONTRACTED FOR THE SERVICES OF A PROXY SOLICITOR?
We have hired Computershare, Inc. as the Fund’s proxy solicitor. If we do not receive your vote after a reasonable amount of time, you may receive a telephone call from them reminding you to vote your shares.
WILL MY VOTE BE CONFIDENTIAL USING THE ONLINE PROXY VOTING SYSTEM?
The Web proxy voting system offered by www.proxy-direct.com maintains security features designed to protect the confidentiality of your vote. These security features include:
| • | HTTP Secure (HTTPS) – A security measure that encrypts all information that travels between www.proxy-direct.com Web server and the shareholder’s computer. |
| • | Control Number – Each shareholder is required to enter his or her 14-digit control number. www.proxy-direct.com verifies the number and presents the holder with the proxy card or voting instruction card. |
| • | Firewall – To protect the confidentiality of your account records, www.proxy-direct.com uses only control numbers and card codes to register votes. Voted positions are then periodically uploaded to our master database of shareholders listed as of the record date. All account-specific data remains behind our firewall. |
HOW DO I SIGN THE PROXY CARD OR VOTING INSTRUCTION CARD?
The following general rules for signing proxy cards or voting instruction cards may be of assistance to you and could help avoid the time and expense involved in validating your vote if you fail to sign your proxy card or voting instruction card properly.
Individual and Joint Accounts: Shareholders and joint owners should sign exactly as their name appears in the account registration shown on the proxy card or voting instruction card. If shares are held jointly, one or more owners should sign personally.
All Other Accounts: The capacity of the individual signing the proxy card or voting instruction card (for example, “trustee”) should be indicated unless it is reflected in the form of registration. If a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership, please sign the full entity name and indicate the signer’s position with the entity.
WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR VOTING?
All votes must be received before or at the shareholder meeting, which will be held on January 22, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time online via live webcast.
WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION CONCERNING THE PROPOSAL?
Further details about the proposal can be found in the proxy statement.
Thank you for calling Invesco.
If you have questions regarding the Special Joint Meeting of Shareholders for Invesco American Franchise Fund, Invesco Capital Appreciation Fund, Invesco Summit Fund, Invesco Technology Fund, Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund, Invesco Oppenheimer V.I. Capital Appreciation Fund or Invesco V.I. Technology Fund taking place on January 22, 2021, Press 1.
If you plan to attend the Special Joint Meeting of Shareholders for Invesco American Franchise Fund, Invesco Capital Appreciation Fund, Invesco Summit Fund, Invesco Technology Fund, Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund, Invesco Oppenheimer V.I. Capital Appreciation Fund or Invesco V.I. Technology Fund, Press 2.
| OPTION 1 | You are now being routed to the Client Services phone queue. [Internal note, they will be routed to ext. 5200] | |
| OPTION 2 | Thank you for planning to attend the upcoming Special Shareholder Meeting, which is currently scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Central Time on January 22, 2021 online via live webcast. | |
| Please press 1 then state your full name and the number of persons that will be participating the virtual meeting. | ||
INVESCO Funds WO # 31721 - TOUCH-TONE TELEPHONE VOTING SCRIPT
** PROXY CARD ** IVR Revision 11/10/20 WHEN CONNECTED TO OUR TOUCH TONE VOTING SYSTEM ACCESSED VIA OUR TOLL-FREE #
1-800-337-3503, THE SHAREHOLDER HEARS: THE INITIAL PROMPT:
“Thank you for calling the proxy voting line. Before you can vote, I’ll need to validate some information from your proxy card or meeting notice. On your card or notice
there’s a shaded box with a 14 digit number inside. Please enter that number now.”
AFTER THE SHAREHOLDER ENTERS THEIR 14 DIGIT CONTROL NUMBER, HE/SHE
HEARS:
“Next, located in the un-shaded box is an 8 digit number. Please enter this number now.” THEN YOU HEAR:
“Thank you. Please hold while I validate those numbers.” IF VALID CODES WERE ENTERED, THE SHAREHOLDER WILL HEAR THE FOLLOWING GENERIC SPEECH: “Okay,
you’ll be voting your shares for the upcoming proxy meeting. The Board Recommends a vote “FOR” the proposal.” IF THE CUSTOM GREETING IS APPROVED, THE SHAREHOLDER WILL HEAR THE FOLLOWING CUSTOM SPEECH: Okay, you’ll be voting
your proxy for shares in Invesco Funds. The Board Recommends a vote FOR” the proposal. IF THERE IS A PRIOR VOTE IN THE SYSTEM FOR THE CONTROL NUMBER ENTERED YOU HEAR: “ I see that you’ve already voted. If you don’t want to change
your vote you can just hang-up. Otherwise, remain on the line and I’ll take you through the voting process again “ IF THERE IS NO PRIOR VOTE, THE FOLLOWING IS HEARD:
“I’m about to take you through the voting process. Please keep your voting card or meeting notice in front of you to follow along. Okay, let’s begin “ THEN,
MATCHING THE SHAREHOLDER’S PROXY CARD, THEY WILL BE PROMPTED FOR VOTING AS FOLLOWS: “PROPOSAL1: [FOR ONE HOLDING THEY HEAR]: “To vote FOR Press 1; AGAINST Press 2; Or to ABSTAIN Press 3” OR MULTIPLE HOLDINGS THEY HEAR]: “To
vote FOR on ALL HOLDINGS, Press 1; AGAINST on ALL HOLDINGS, Press 2; ABSTAIN on ALL HOLDINGS, Press 3 or to vote on EACH HOLDING INDIVIDUALLY, press 4.”
WHEN
A SHAREHOLDER OWNS MULTIPLE HOLDINGS AND CHOOSES TO VOTE ON EACH HOLDING INDIVIDUALLY, THEY HEAR: “FOR HOLDING 1: To vote FOR Press 1; AGAINST Press 2; Or to ABSTAIN Press 3”
“FOR HOLDING 2: To vote FOR Press 1; AGAINST Press 2; Or to ABSTAIN Press 3”
The
prompting continues for each of the shareholders holdings to match their fund holdings listed on their proxy card
WHEN THE SHAREHOLDER HAS COMPLETED VOTING ON THE
PROPOSAL, HE/SHE WILL HEAR:
“Okay, you’ve finished voting but your vote has not yet been recorded.”
“To hear a summary of how you voted, press 1; To record your vote, Press 2.”
IF THE
SHAREHOLDER PRESSES 1, TO HEAR A SUMMARY OF THEIR VOTES, HE/SHE WILL HEAR:
“Please note your vote will be cast automatically should you decide to hang up
during the summary.”
“You’ve elected to vote as follows “ [THEN A PLAYBACK OF THE VOTES COLLECTED FOR EACH PROPOSAL IS HEARD]
AFTER THE VOTE PLAYBACK, THE SHAREHOLDER HEARS:
“If this is correct, press 1; Otherwise,
press 2. If you’d like to hear the information again press # (pound).”
IF THE CALLER CHOOSES TO RECORD THEIR VOTE (EITHER BEFORE OR AFTER THE SUMMARY IS
HEARD), THEY HEAR: “(Okay) Please hold while I record your vote.”
THEN THEY HEAR: “Your vote has been recorded. It’s not necessary for you to
mail in your proxy card or meeting notice.
I’m now going to end this call unless you have another proxy card or meeting notice to vote or you want to change
your vote. If you need to vote again, press one now.” IF THE SHAREHOLDER PRESSES 2, INDICATING AN INCORRECT VOTE, HE/SHE WILL HEAR: “Okay, lets change your vote.” [The system then prompts the voting options again.]
AFTER THE SHAREHOLDER’S VOTE IS RECORDED, IF THEY ELECT TO VOTE ANOTHER PROXY, HE/SHE HEARS:
“Before you can vote, I’ll need to validate some information from your proxy card or meeting notice. On your card or notice there’s a shaded box with a 14 digit
number inside. Please enter that number now.” IF THE SHAREHOLDER ELECTS TO END THE CALL, HE/SHE WILL HEAR: “Thank you for voting, goodbye.”
“Thank you for calling the proxy voting line.
Before you can vote, I’ll need to validate some information from your voting instruction card or meeting notice.
On your card or notice there’s a shaded box with a 14 digit number inside. Please enter that number now.”
AFTER THE SHAREHOLDER ENTERS THEIR 14 DIGIT CONTROL NUMBER, HE/SHE HEARS:
“Next, located
in the un-shaded box is an 8 digit number. Please enter this number now.”
THEN YOU HEAR:
“Thank you. Please hold while I validate those numbers.”
IF VALID CODES WERE
ENTERED, THE SHAREHOLDER WILL HEAR THE FOLLOWING GENERIC SPEECH:
“Okay, you’ll be voting your shares for the upcoming proxy meeting. The Board Recommends
a vote “FOR” the proposal.”
IF THE CUSTOM GREETING IS APPROVED, THE SHAREHOLDER WILL HEAR THE FOLLOWING CUSTOM SPEECH:
Okay, you’ll be voting your proxy for shares in Invesco Funds. The Board Recommends a vote FOR” the proposal.
IF THERE IS A PRIOR VOTE IN THE SYSTEM FOR THE CONTROL NUMBER ENTERED YOU HEAR:
“ I see
that you’ve already voted. If you don’t want to change your vote you can just hang-up. Otherwise, remain on the line and I’ll take you through the voting process again “
IF THERE IS NO PRIOR VOTE, THE FOLLOWING IS HEARD:
“I’m about to take you through
the voting process. Please keep your voting card or meeting notice in front of you to follow along. Okay, let’s begin “
THEN MATCHING THE
SHAREHOLDER’S VOTING INSTRUCTION CARD, THEY WILL BE PROMPTED TO VOTE ON THE PROPOSAL:
“PROPOSAL1: [FOR ONE HOLDING THEY HEAR]: “To vote FOR Press 1;
AGAINST Press 2; Or to ABSTAIN Press 3”
OR MULTIPLE HOLDINGS THEY HEAR]: “To vote FOR on ALL HOLDINGS, Press 1; AGAINST on ALL HOLDINGS, Press 2;
ABSTAIN on ALL HOLDINGS, Press 3 or to vote on EACH HOLDING INDIVIDUALLY, press 4.”
WHEN A SHAREHOLDER OWNS MULTIPLE HOLDINGS AND CHOOSES TO VOTE ON EACH HOLDING INDIVIDUALLY, THEY HEAR:
“FOR HOLDING 1: To vote FOR Press 1; AGAINST Press 2; Or to ABSTAIN Press 3”
“FOR HOLDING 2: To vote FOR Press 1; AGAINST Press 2; Or to ABSTAIN Press 3”
The prompting continues for each of the shareholders holdings to match their fund holdings listed on their voting instruction card
WHEN THE SHAREHOLDER HAS COMPLETED VOTING ON THE PROPOSAL, HE/SHE WILL HEAR:
“Okay,
you’ve finished voting but your vote has not yet been recorded.”
“To hear a summary of how you voted, press 1; To record your vote, Press 2.”
IF THE SHAREHOLDER PRESSES 1, TO HEAR A SUMMARY OF THEIR VOTES, HE/SHE WILL HEAR:
“Please note your vote will be cast automatically should you decide to hang up during the summary.”
“You’ve elected to vote as follows “ [THEN A PLAYBACK OF THE VOTES COLLECTED FOR EACH PROPOSAL IS HEARD]
AFTER THE VOTE PLAYBACK, THE SHAREHOLDER HEARS:
“If this is correct, press 1; Otherwise,
press 2. If you’d like to hear the information again press # (pound).”
IF THE CALLER CHOOSES TO RECORD THEIR VOTE (EITHER BEFORE OR AFTER THE SUMMARY IS
HEARD), THEY HEAR:
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“(Okay) Please hold while I record your vote.”
THEN THEY HEAR:
“Your vote has been recorded. It’s not necessary for you to mail in
your voting instruction card or meeting notice.
I’m now going to end this call unless you have another voting instruction card or meeting notice to vote or
you want to change your vote. If you need to vote again, press one now.”
IF THE SHAREHOLDER PRESSES 2, INDICATING AN INCORRECT VOTE, HE/SHE WILL HEAR:
“Okay, lets change your vote.” [The system then prompts the voting options again.]
AFTER THE SHAREHOLDER’S VOTE IS RECORDED, IF THEY ELECT TO VOTE ANOTHER PROXY, HE/SHE HEARS:
“Before you can vote, I’ll need to validate some information from your voting instruction card or meeting notice. On your card or notice there’s a shaded box with a
14 digit number inside. Please enter that number now.”
IF THE SHAREHOLDER ELECTS TO END THE CALL, HE/SHE WILL HEAR:
“Thank you for voting, goodbye.”
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INVESCO Funds WO # 31722 - TOUCH-TONE TELEPHONE VOTING SCRIPT
** PROXY CARD ** IVR Revision 11/10/20
WHEN CONNECTED TO OUR TOUCH TONE VOTING SYSTEM ACCESSED
VIA OUR TOLL-FREE # 1-800-337-3503, THE SHAREHOLDER HEARS:
THE INITIAL PROMPT:
“Thank you for calling the proxy voting line.
Before you can vote, I’ll need to validate some information from your proxy card or meeting notice.
On your card or notice there’s a shaded box with a 14 digit number inside. Please enter that number now.”
AFTER THE SHAREHOLDER ENTERS THEIR 14 DIGIT CONTROL NUMBER, HE/SHE HEARS:
“Next, located
in the un-shaded box is an 8 digit number. Please enter this number now.”
THEN YOU HEAR:
“Thank you. Please hold while I validate those numbers.”
IF VALID CODES WERE
ENTERED, THE SHAREHOLDER WILL HEAR THE FOLLOWING GENERIC SPEECH:
“Okay, you’ll be voting your shares for the upcoming proxy meeting. The Board Recommends
a vote “FOR” the proposal.”
IF THE CUSTOM GREETING IS APPROVED, THE SHAREHOLDER WILL HEAR THE FOLLOWING CUSTOM SPEECH:
Okay, you’ll be voting your proxy for shares in Invesco Funds. The Board Recommends a vote FOR” the proposal.
IF THERE IS A PRIOR VOTE IN THE SYSTEM FOR THE CONTROL NUMBER ENTERED YOU HEAR:
“ I see
that you’ve already voted. If you don’t want to change your vote you can just hang-up. Otherwise, remain on the line and I’ll take you through the voting process again “
IF THERE IS NO PRIOR VOTE, THE FOLLOWING IS HEARD:
“I’m about to take you through
the voting process. Please keep your voting card or meeting notice in front of you to follow along. Okay, let’s begin “
THEN, MATCHING THE
SHAREHOLDER’S PROXY CARD, THEY WILL BE PROMPTED FOR VOTING AS FOLLOWS:
“PROPOSAL1: [FOR ONE HOLDING THEY HEAR]: “To vote FOR Press 1; AGAINST Press
2; Or to ABSTAIN Press 3”
OR MULTIPLE HOLDINGS THEY HEAR]: “To vote FOR on ALL HOLDINGS, Press 1; AGAINST on ALL HOLDINGS, Press 2;
ABSTAIN on ALL HOLDINGS, Press 3 or to vote on EACH HOLDING INDIVIDUALLY, press 4.”
WHEN
A SHAREHOLDER OWNS MULTIPLE HOLDINGS AND CHOOSES TO VOTE ON EACH HOLDING INDIVIDUALLY, THEY HEAR:
“FOR HOLDING 1: To vote FOR Press 1; AGAINST Press 2; Or to
ABSTAIN Press 3”
“FOR HOLDING 2: To vote FOR Press 1; AGAINST Press 2; Or to ABSTAIN Press 3”
The prompting continues for each of the shareholders holdings to match their fund holdings listed on their proxy card
WHEN THE SHAREHOLDER HAS COMPLETED VOTING ON THE PROPOSAL, HE/SHE WILL HEAR:
“Okay,
you’ve finished voting but your vote has not yet been recorded.”
“To hear a summary of how you voted, press 1; To record your vote, Press 2.”
IF THE SHAREHOLDER PRESSES 1, TO HEAR A SUMMARY OF THEIR VOTES, HE/SHE WILL HEAR:
“Please note your vote will be cast automatically should you decide to hang up during the summary.”
“You’ve elected to vote as follows “ [THEN A PLAYBACK OF THE VOTES COLLECTED FOR EACH PROPOSAL IS HEARD]
AFTER THE VOTE PLAYBACK, THE SHAREHOLDER HEARS:
“If this is correct, press 1; Otherwise,
press 2. If you’d like to hear the information again press # (pound).”
IF THE CALLER CHOOSES TO RECORD THEIR VOTE (EITHER BEFORE OR AFTER THE SUMMARY IS
HEARD), THEY HEAR:
“(Okay) Please hold while I record your vote.”
THEN THEY HEAR:
“Your vote has been recorded. It’s not necessary
for you to mail in your proxy card or meeting notice.
I’m now going to end this call unless you have another proxy card or meeting notice to vote or you want
to change your vote. If you need to vote again, press one now.”
IF THE SHAREHOLDER PRESSES 2, INDICATING AN INCORRECT VOTE, HE/SHE WILL HEAR:
“Okay, lets change your vote.” [The system then prompts the voting options again.]
AFTER THE SHAREHOLDER’S VOTE IS RECORDED, IF THEY ELECT TO VOTE ANOTHER PROXY, HE/SHE HEARS:
“Before you can vote, I’ll need to validate some information from your proxy card or meeting notice. On your card or notice there’s a shaded box with a 14 digit
number inside. Please enter that number now.”
IF THE SHAREHOLDER ELECTS TO END THE CALL, HE/SHE WILL HEAR:
“Thank you for voting, goodbye.”
INVESCO WO # 31722 - TOUCH-TONE TELEPHONE VOTING SCRIPT
** VOTING INSTRUCTION CARD ** IVR Revision 11/10/20
WHEN CONNECTED TO OUR TOUCH TONE VOTING
SYSTEM ACCESSED VIA OUR TOLL-FREE # 1-866-298-8476, THE SHAREHOLDER HEARS:
THE INITIAL PROMPT:
“Thank you for calling the proxy voting line.
Before you can vote, I’ll need to validate some information from your voting instruction card or meeting notice.
On your card or notice there’s a shaded box with a 14 digit number inside. Please enter that number now.”
AFTER THE SHAREHOLDER ENTERS THEIR 14 DIGIT CONTROL NUMBER, HE/SHE HEARS:
“Next, located
in the un-shaded box is an 8 digit number. Please enter this number now.”
THEN YOU HEAR:
“Thank you. Please hold while I validate those numbers.”
IF VALID CODES WERE
ENTERED, THE SHAREHOLDER WILL HEAR THE FOLLOWING GENERIC SPEECH:
“Okay, you’ll be voting your shares for the upcoming proxy meeting. The Board Recommends
a vote “FOR” the proposal.”
IF THE CUSTOM GREETING IS APPROVED, THE SHAREHOLDER WILL HEAR THE FOLLOWING CUSTOM SPEECH:
Okay, you’ll be voting your proxy for shares in Invesco Funds. The Board Recommends a vote FOR” the proposal.
IF THERE IS A PRIOR VOTE IN THE SYSTEM FOR THE CONTROL NUMBER ENTERED YOU HEAR:
“ I see
that you’ve already voted. If you don’t want to change your vote you can just hang-up. Otherwise, remain on the line and I’ll take you through the voting process again “
IF THERE IS NO PRIOR VOTE, THE FOLLOWING IS HEARD:
“I’m about to take you through
the voting process. Please keep your voting card or meeting notice in front of you to follow along. Okay, let’s begin “
THEN MATCHING THE
SHAREHOLDER’S VOTING INSTRUCTION CARD, THEY WILL BE PROMPTED TO VOTE ON THE PROPOSAL:
“PROPOSAL1: [FOR ONE HOLDING THEY HEAR]: “To vote FOR Press 1;
AGAINST Press 2; Or to ABSTAIN Press 3”
OR MULTIPLE HOLDINGS THEY HEAR]: “To vote FOR on ALL HOLDINGS, Press 1; AGAINST on ALL HOLDINGS, Press 2;
ABSTAIN on ALL HOLDINGS, Press 3 or to vote on EACH HOLDING INDIVIDUALLY, press 4.”
WHEN A SHAREHOLDER OWNS MULTIPLE HOLDINGS AND CHOOSES TO VOTE ON EACH HOLDING INDIVIDUALLY, THEY HEAR:
“FOR HOLDING 1: To vote FOR Press 1; AGAINST Press 2; Or to ABSTAIN Press 3”
“FOR HOLDING 2: To vote FOR Press 1; AGAINST Press 2; Or to ABSTAIN Press 3”
The prompting continues for each of the shareholders holdings to match their fund holdings listed on their voting instruction card
WHEN THE SHAREHOLDER HAS COMPLETED VOTING ON THE PROPOSAL, HE/SHE WILL HEAR:
“Okay,
you’ve finished voting but your vote has not yet been recorded.”
“To hear a summary of how you voted, press 1; To record your vote, Press 2.”
IF THE SHAREHOLDER PRESSES 1, TO HEAR A SUMMARY OF THEIR VOTES, HE/SHE WILL HEAR:
“Please note your vote will be cast automatically should you decide to hang up during the summary.”
“You’ve elected to vote as follows “ [THEN A PLAYBACK OF THE VOTES COLLECTED FOR EACH PROPOSAL IS HEARD]
AFTER THE VOTE PLAYBACK, THE SHAREHOLDER HEARS:
“If this is correct, press 1; Otherwise,
press 2. If you’d like to hear the information again press # (pound).”
IF THE CALLER CHOOSES TO RECORD THEIR VOTE (EITHER BEFORE OR AFTER THE SUMMARY IS
HEARD), THEY HEAR:
“(Okay) Please hold while I record your vote.”
THEN THEY HEAR:
“Your vote has been recorded. It’s not necessary
for you to mail in your voting instruction card or meeting notice.
I’m now going to end this call unless you have another voting instruction card or meeting
notice to vote or you want to change your vote. If you need to vote again, press one now.”
IF THE SHAREHOLDER PRESSES 2, INDICATING AN INCORRECT VOTE, HE/SHE
WILL HEAR:
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“Okay, lets change your vote.” [The system then prompts the voting options again.]
AFTER THE SHAREHOLDER’S VOTE IS RECORDED, IF THEY ELECT TO VOTE ANOTHER PROXY, HE/SHE HEARS:
“Before you can vote, I’ll need to validate some information from your voting instruction card or meeting notice. On your card or notice there’s a shaded box with a
14 digit number inside. Please enter that number now.”
IF THE SHAREHOLDER ELECTS TO END THE CALL, HE/SHE WILL HEAR:
“Thank you for voting, goodbye.”
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Computershare proxydirect Funds Invesco American franchise fund invesco capital appreciation fund invesco summit fund invescotechnology fund Proposal 1 To approve changing each Fund’s sub-classification from “diversified” to “non-diversified” and approve the elimination of a related fundamental investmental restriction For Against Abstain If you have questions regarding the process, please call 1-866-744-4940 cancel vote & Exit Submit Vote
Computershare proxydirect
Funds
Invesco Oppenheimer V.I. Capital Appreciation Fund
Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund
Invesco V.I. Technology Fund
Proposal
1 To approve changing each Fund’s sub-classification from “diversified” to “non-diversified” and approve the elimination of a related fundamental
investmental restriction For Against Abstain
If you have questions regarding the process, please call 1-866-744-4940 cancel vote & Exit Submit Vote
Invesco American Franchise Fund
Invesco Capital Appreciation Fund
Invesco Summit Fund
Invesco Technology Fund
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please exercise your right to vote as soon as possible!
Dear Shareholder:
We recently sent you a Joint Proxy Statement concerning an important proposal affecting the Invesco Funds listed above (the “Funds”), which will be considered at a Special Meeting of Shareholders on January 22, 2021, 2:00 p.m. Central Time via virtual meeting. This letter was sent to you because you held shares in the Fund on the record date and we have not received your vote.
YOUR FUND’S BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE “FOR” THE PROPOSAL
YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT
VOTING NOW HELPS MINIMIZE PROXY COSTS, AVOIDS UNNECESSARY
COMMUNICATIONS AND ELIMINATES PHONE CALLS TO SHAREHOLDERS
Please vote using one of the following options:
| 1. | VOTE ONLINE |
Log on to the website or scan the QR code shown on your proxy card. Please have your proxy card in hand to access your 14-digit control number (located in the shaded box) and follow the on-screen instructions.
| 2. | VOTE BY TOUCH-TONE TELEPHONE |
Call the automated tollfree number listed on your proxy card. Please have your proxy card in hand to access your 14-digit control number (located in the shaded box) and follow the recorded instructions. If you would like to vote with a live agent you can call 1-866-774-4940 and provide your 14-digit control number and the agent will process your vote over the phone. You will receive a confirmation in the mail of your vote within 5 days.
| 3. | VOTE BY MAIL |
Complete, sign and date the proxy card and then return it in the enclosed postage paid envelope.
The Joint Proxy Statement sent previously contains important information regarding the proposal that you and other shareholders are being asked to consider. A copy of the Joint Proxy Statement may be viewed or downloaded at the website listed on your proxy card. Please read the materials carefully. If you have any questions regarding the proposal, or need assistance with voting, you may call Computershare Inc., the Fund’s proxy solicitor, toll free at 1-866-774-4940.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. If you have already voted, we appreciate your participation.
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Invesco American Franchise Fund
Invesco Capital Appreciation Fund
Invesco Summit Fund
Invesco Technology Fund
Shareholder Name
Address 1
Address 2
Address 3
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT
Reference Number:
Re: Your investment in the above referenced Invesco Fund
Dear Valued Shareholder:
We have been trying to contact you regarding a time-sensitive matter pertaining to your investment. This relates to an important initiative that may impact your account.
Please call us toll-free at 1-866-963-5815 between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Eastern Time Monday through Friday and 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time Saturday. Kindly respond as soon as possible and be ready to provide the Reference Number listed above.
The call will take only a few moments. No confidential information is required.
Thank you in advance, we appreciate you taking the time to respond.
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