-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, UO0zYA1/SwF02O1w4te0K9pw8yx74dyoorKctovMBaB92P9XmRyfmTG3K+MWQJOM 47DHRHSWw15FvlQ8RDlUSg== 0001206774-09-002466.txt : 20091231 0001206774-09-002466.hdr.sgml : 20091231 20091231170230 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001206774-09-002466 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: DEFA14A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20091231 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20091231 EFFECTIVENESS DATE: 20091231 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DELAWARE GROUP INCOME FUNDS CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000027825 IRS NUMBER: 232869117 FISCAL YEAR END: 0731 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-02071 FILM NUMBER: 091268887 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE COMMERCE SQUARE STREET 2: 2005 MARKET STREET CITY: PHILADELPHIA STATE: PA ZIP: 19103 BUSINESS PHONE: 18005231918 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE COMMERCE SQUARE STREET 2: 2005 MARKET STREET CITY: PHILADELPHIA STATE: PA ZIP: 19103 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: DELAWARE GROUP INCOME FUNDS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19961202 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: DELAWARE GROUP DELCHESTER HIGH YIELD BOND FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: DELCHESTER BOND FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19880718 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DELAWARE POOLED TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000875352 IRS NUMBER: 232651511 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-06322 FILM NUMBER: 091268886 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE COMMERCE SQUARE STREET 2: 2005 MARKET STREET CITY: PHILADELPHIA STATE: PA ZIP: 19103 BUSINESS PHONE: 18005231918 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE COMMERCE SQUARE STREET 2: 2005 MARKET STREET CITY: PHILADELPHIA STATE: PA ZIP: 19103 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: DELAWARE POOLED TRUST INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920717 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DELAWARE GROUP GLOBAL & INTERNATIONAL FUNDS CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000875610 IRS NUMBER: 232651520 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1130 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-06324 FILM NUMBER: 091268885 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE COMMERCE SQUARE STREET 2: 2005 MARKET STREET CITY: PHILADELPHIA STATE: PA ZIP: 19103 BUSINESS PHONE: 18005231918 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE COMMERCE SQUARE STREET 2: 2005 MARKET STREET CITY: PHILADELPHIA STATE: PA ZIP: 19103 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: DELAWARE GROUP GLOBAL & INTERNATIONAL FUNDS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920717 0000027825 S000003923 DELAWARE EXTENDED DURATION BOND FUND C000011010 CLASS A DEEAX C000011011 CLASS B DEEBX C000011012 CLASS C DEECX C000011013 CLASS R DEERX C000011014 INSTITUTIONAL CLASS DEEIX 0000875352 S000003937 DELAWARE REIT FUND C000011041 CLASS A DPREX C000011042 CLASS B DPRBX C000011043 CLASS C DPRCX C000011044 CLASS R DPRRX C000011045 INSTITUTIONAL CLASS DPRSX 0000875610 S000003916 DELAWARE EMERGING MARKETS FUND C000010979 CLASS A DEMAX C000010980 CLASS B DEMBX C000010981 CLASS C DEMCX C000010982 INSTITUTIONAL CLASS DEMIX C000031063 CLASS R DEMRX DEFA14A 1 difamilyoffunds_defa14a.htm DEFINITIVE ADDITIONAL PROXY SOLICITING MATERIALS difamilyoffunds_defa14a.htm
SCHEDULE 14A
 
(Rule 14a-101)
 
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
 
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
 
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
 
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Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [   ]
 
Check the appropriate box:
 
[   ]       Preliminary Proxy Statement
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[   ]   Definitive Proxy Statement
[X] Definitive Additional Materials
[   ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Sec. 240.14a-12

Delaware Group® Global & International Funds
Delaware Group Income Funds
Delaware Pooled® Trust
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

 
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)

Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):

[X]       No fee required.
 
[   ] Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11.
 
  1.       Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies:
  
  2.   Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies:
  
  3.   Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined):
  
  4.   Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction:
  
  5.   Total fee paid:
  
[   ] Fee paid previously with preliminary proxy materials.
 
[   ] Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.
 
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  4)   Date Filed:
 
 

Delaware Emerging Markets Fund
Delaware Extended Duration Bond Fund
Delaware REIT Fund
(the “Funds”)
 
VOTING REMINDER! PLEASE VOTE TODAY!
 
     YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT TO AVOID FURTHER CONTACT AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH REMINDER MAILINGS AND TELEPHONE SOLICITATION!
 
January 2010
 
Dear Shareholder:
 
Recently, we distributed proxy materials regarding the Special Meeting of Shareholders of the Funds. This meeting, which was last scheduled for December 30, 2009, has been adjourned due to lack of investor response. The meeting is now scheduled for January 28, 2010 at 3:00 p.m., Eastern time at 2005 Market Street, 29th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Our records indicate that we have not received your voting instructions.
 
After careful review, your Board of Trustees has recommended that shareholders vote to approve the proposals, as described in the Proxy Statement we previously sent you. We urge you to act promptly in order to allow us to obtain a sufficient number of votes, avoid the cost of additional solicitation, and the possibility of another meeting adjournment. Your vote is important no matter how many shares you own. In order for your vote to be represented, we must receive your instructions prior to the meeting to be held on January 28, 2010. If you have any questions regarding the proposals, please call toll-free 877 520-8548.
 
TO VOTE TODAY, PLEASE CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:
 
1. Fastest Option – Talk to a Live Agent
Call 877 520-8548 Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Eastern time, Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 
    p.m., Eastern time.
 
2. Vote by Touch-Tone Telephone
For touch-tone voting, please refer to your voting card(s) for a toll-free number and follow the instructions.
 
3. Vote On-Line
Enter your control number located on your voting card(s) and follow the online instructions.
 
4. By Mail
Return your executed voting card(s) in the enclosed postage-paid envelope.
 
WE NEED YOUR HELP. PLEASE VOTE TODAY!
 
NOBO012810
 

Delaware Emerging Markets Fund
Delaware Extended Duration Bond Fund
Delaware REIT Fund
(the “Funds”)
 
VOTING REMINDER! PLEASE VOTE TODAY!
 
     YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT TO AVOID FURTHER CONTACT AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH REMINDER MAILINGS AND TELEPHONE SOLICITATION!
 
 January 2010
 
Dear Shareholder:
 
Recently, we distributed proxy materials regarding the Special Meeting of Shareholders of the Funds. This meeting, which was last scheduled for December 30, 2009, has been adjourned due to lack of investor response. The meeting is now scheduled for January 28, 2010 at 3:00 p.m., Eastern time at 2005 Market Street, 29th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Our records indicate that we have not received your voting instructions.
 
After careful review, your Board of Trustees has recommended that shareholders vote to approve the proposals, as described in the Proxy Statement we previously sent you. We urge you to act promptly in order to allow us to obtain a sufficient number of votes, avoid the cost of additional solicitation, and the possibility of another meeting adjournment. Your vote is important no matter how many shares you own. In order for your vote to be represented, we must receive your instructions prior to the meeting to be held on January 28, 2010. If you have any questions regarding the proposals, please call toll-free 877 520-8548.
 
TO VOTE TODAY, PLEASE CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:
 
1. Vote by Touch-Tone Telephone
For touch-tone voting, please refer to your voting card(s) for a toll-free number and follow the instructions.
 
2. Vote On-Line
Enter your control number located on your voting card(s) and follow the online instructions.
 
3. By Mail
Return your executed voting card(s) in the enclosed postage-paid envelope.
 
WE NEED YOUR HELP. PLEASE VOTE TODAY!
 
012810OBO
 
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