DEFA14A 1 a22-4694_1defa14a.htm DEFA14A

 

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 (Amendment No.     )

 

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MORGAN STANLEY CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE DAILY INCOME TRUST

MORGAN STANLEY INSTITUTIONAL LIQUIDITY FUNDS

MORGAN STANLEY TAX-FREE DAILY INCOME TRUST

MORGAN STANLEY U.S. GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET TRUST

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MORGAN STANLEY FUNDS

SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 25, 2022

 

URGENT: Your vote is needed today!

 

Dear Shareholder:

 

The Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on February 25, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. ET, is quickly approaching, and our records indicate that we have not yet received your vote.

 

YOUR FUND’S BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE “FOR” THE PROPOSAL

 

Voting now helps minimize additional costs to the funds, avoids additional mailings,

and eliminates phone calls to shareholders.

 

The Proxy Statement we sent you contains important information regarding the proposal that you and other shareholders are being asked to consider. A copy of the Proxy Statement may be viewed or downloaded at the website listed on your proxy card.  If you have any questions regarding the proposal, or need assistance with voting, you may call Computershare Fund Services, the Funds’ proxy solicitor, toll-free at 1-866-456-7801.

 

For your convenience, please utilize any of the following methods to submit your vote:

 

1.    Vote Online.

 

Visit the website noted on the enclosed proxy voting card, and follow the instructions.

 

2.    Vote by Phone.

 

Call the toll-free number printed on the enclosed proxy voting card, and follow the automated instructions.  Available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

 

3.    Speak with a Proxy Specialist.

 

Call 1-866-456-7801 with any questions.  Specialists can assist with voting.

 

Available Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET.

 

4.    Vote by Mail.

 

Mail your signed proxy voting card(s) in the postage-paid envelope included with your proxy materials.

 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter and your continued confidence in Morgan Stanley.  If you have already voted, we appreciate your participation, and you may disregard this notice.

 

MS Reminder 2022

 

 

 

EXTREMELY IMPORTANT

 

 

Reference Number:

 

Re: Your investment in one or more Morgan Stanley Funds

 

Dear Shareholder:

 

We have been trying to get in touch with you regarding a very important matter pertaining to your investment in the Morgan Stanley Funds. This matter relates to an important operating initiative for the Funds which requires your response.

 

It is very important that we speak to you regarding this matter.  The call will only take a few moments of your time.

 

Please contact us toll-free at 1-888-916-1751 between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday and between 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. EST on Saturday. Please respond as soon as possible.  At the time of the call, please use the Reference Number listed above.

 

Thank you in advance for your participation.

 

MS CTA 2022