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MEMORANDUM
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Hatteras Funds |
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December 9, 2013 |
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Enclosed Hatteras Funds Draft Proxy Materials |
On October 1, 2013, we announced that RCS Capital Corporation (NYSE: RCAP) entered into an agreement to acquire the Hatteras Funds Group, a group of affiliated companies that manage and distribute the Hatteras Funds family. The acquisition is subject to multiple approvals, including shareholder approval.
Enclosed please find the preliminary proxy materials that are subject to the review and revision of the SEC. Once proxy materials are finalized, copies will be sent to investors beginning approximately December 18, 2013. Proxy approval is required for each Hatteras Fund. In the event that you have investors in multiple Hatteras Funds products, we have included the respective materials for each investment.
We value our relationship with you and wanted to provide you the opportunity to review the proxy statement in advance of your clients receiving any materials.
We very much appreciate your time in assisting your clients to complete the proxy, and would be happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have about your investments with us or the acquisition.
We are proud of the past 10 years and appreciate the confidence you have placed in us. With this next step, we are excited to offer you our commitment to providing best-in-class investment management and client service. Please feel free to call us with any questions. Thank you for your continued confidence; our commitment to you remains unwavering.
Please note that the enclosed materials are being sent to you and should not be shared with investors at this time.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Boards of Directors and Managers of each of the Hatteras Funds, as well as David Perkins, who is a member of each of the Funds Boards and the sellers representative in connection with the acquisition, may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the special meeting to approve matters related to acquisition. The Hatteras Funds intend to file a proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in connection with the solicitation of proxies for the special meeting. Information concerning persons who may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies will be set forth in the proxy statement for the special meeting. The proxy statement will be available for free from the websites of the SEC (www.sec.gov) and the Hatteras Funds (hatterasfunds.com).
December 10, 2013
Dear Valued Partner,
On October 1, 2013, we announced that RCS Capital Corporation (NYSE: RCAP) entered into an agreement to acquire the Hatteras Funds Group, a group of affiliated companies that manage and distribute the Hatteras Funds family. The acquisition is subject to multiple approvals, including shareholder approval.
Below please find links to the preliminary proxy materials that are subject to the review and revision of the SEC. Once proxy materials are finalized, copies will be sent to investors beginning approximately December 18, 2013. Proxy approval is required for each Hatteras Funds products.
We value our relationship with you and wanted to provide you the opportunity to review the proxy statement in advance of your clients receiving any materials.
We very much appreciate your time in assisting your clients to complete the proxy, and would be happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have about your investments with us or the acquisition.
We are proud of the past 10 years and appreciate the confidence you have placed in us. With this next step, we are excited to offer you our commitment to providing best-in-class investment management and client service. Please feel free to call us with any questions. Thank you for your continued confidence; our commitment to you remains unwavering.
Please note that this email and hyperlinks are being sent to you and should not be shared with investors at this time.
Preliminary Proxy Materials:
· Hatteras Alpha Hedged Strategies Fund
· Hatteras Core Alternatives Fund
· Hatteras Global Private Equity Partners Institutional
· Hatteras GPEP Fund II
· Hatteras Hedged Strategies Fund
· Hatteras Long/Short Debt Fund
· Hatteras Long/Short Equity Fund
· Hatteras Managed Futures Strategies Fund
· Hatteras VC Co-Investment Fund II
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Boards of Directors and Managers of each of the Hatteras Funds, as well as David Perkins, who is a member of each of the Funds Boards and the sellers representative in connection with the acquisition, may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the special meeting to approve matters related to acquisition. The Hatteras Funds intend to file a proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in connection with the solicitation of proxies for the special meeting. Information concerning persons who may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies will be set forth in the proxy statement for the special meeting. The proxy statement will be available for free from the websites of the SEC (www.sec.gov) and the Hatteras Funds (hatterasfunds.com).
For Financial Professionals Only
HATTERAS FUNDS
HATTERASFUNDS.COM / T: 919.846.2324 / F: 919.846.3433
8540 COLONNADE CENTER DRIVE / SUITE 401/ RALEIGH, NC 27615-3052
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
One Logan Square, Suite 2000
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 988-2700 (Phone)
(215) 988-2757 (Facsimile)
www.drinkerbiddle.com
December 10, 2013
VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: Hatteras VC Co-Investment Fund II (the Fund)
Definitive Additional Soliciting Materials
(1940 Act Registration No. 811-22251)
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Enclosed for filing pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, please find a definitive copy of soliciting material of the Fund (the Soliciting Material). The Soliciting Material will be transmitted to financial professionals beginning on December 10, 2013 in connection with a Special Meeting of Members expected to be held on January 21, 2014. A preliminary proxy statement was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 4, 2013.
Questions and comments concerning the enclosed materials may be directed to me at (215) 988-2902.
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/s/ John P. Foley |
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John P. Foley |