0001104659-22-072337.txt : 20220617 0001104659-22-072337.hdr.sgml : 20220617 20220617145602 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-22-072337 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: DEFA14A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 6 FILED AS OF DATE: 20220617 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20220617 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: VIRTUS ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001589756 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-22906 FILM NUMBER: 221023438 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 101 MUNSON STREET CITY: GREENFIELD STATE: MA ZIP: 01301 BUSINESS PHONE: 860.263.4790 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE FINANCIAL PLAZA STREET 2: 26TH FLOOR CITY: HARTFORD STATE: CT ZIP: 06103 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: VIRTUS ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS FUNDS DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20140204 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: VIRTUS ALTERNATIVES TRUST I DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20131022 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: VIRTUS VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000792359 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-04642 FILM NUMBER: 221023439 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE FINANCIAL PLAZA CITY: HARTFORD STATE: CT ZIP: 06103 BUSINESS PHONE: 8002487971 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE FINANCIAL PLAZA CITY: HARTFORD STATE: CT ZIP: 06103 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BIG EDGE SERIES FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920304 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: VIRTUS ASSET TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001018593 IRS NUMBER: 956981193 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-07705 FILM NUMBER: 221023442 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 101 MUNSON STREET CITY: GREENFIELD STATE: MA ZIP: 01301 BUSINESS PHONE: (800) 243-4361 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE FINANCIAL PLAZA STREET 2: 26TH FLOOR CITY: HARTFORD STATE: CT ZIP: 06103 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PHOENIX ASSET TRUST DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20060523 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PHOENIX-KAYNE FUNDS DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20021223 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: KAYNE ANDERSON RUDNICK MUTUAL FUNDS DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20010226 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: VIRTUS EQUITY TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000034273 IRS NUMBER: 036066130 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0331 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-00945 FILM NUMBER: 221023441 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 101 MUNSON STEET CITY: GREENFIELD STATE: MA ZIP: 01301 BUSINESS PHONE: 800-243-1574 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE FINANCIAL PLAZA STREET 2: 26TH FLOOR CITY: HARTFORD STATE: CT ZIP: 06103 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PHOENIX EQUITY TRUST DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20040628 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PHOENIX ABERDEEN WORLDWIDE OPPORTUNITIES FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19981215 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PHOENIX WORLDWIDE OPPORTUNITIES FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19940505 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: VIRTUS OPPORTUNITIES TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001005020 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0930 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-07455 FILM NUMBER: 221023440 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 101 MUNSON STREET CITY: GREENFIELD STATE: MA ZIP: 01301 BUSINESS PHONE: 800-243-1574 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE FINANCIAL PLAZA STREET 2: 26TH FLOOR CITY: HARTFORD STATE: CT ZIP: 06103 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PHOENIX OPPORTUNITIES TRUST DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20060127 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PHOENIX SENECA FUNDS DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19990122 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: SENECA FUNDS DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19951218 0000034273 S000001386 Virtus KAR Global Quality Dividend Fund C000003700 CLASS A PPTAX C000003701 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Class C VLSCX C000206134 Class I VLSIX DEFA14A 1 tm2212785-6_defa14a.htm DEFA14A

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

SCHEDULE 14A

 

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.     )

 

Filed by the Registrant x

 

Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨

 

Check the appropriate box:

 

¨Preliminary Proxy Statement
¨Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
¨Definitive Proxy Statement
xDefinitive Additional Materials
¨Soliciting Material under §240.14a-12

 

Virtus Alternative Solutions Trust

Registration Nos. 811-22906 and 333-191940

 

Virtus Asset Trust

Registration Nos. 811-07705 and 333-08045

 

Virtus Equity Trust

Registration Nos. 811-00945 and 333-118174

 

Virtus Opportunities Trust

Registration Nos. 811-07455 and 333-65137

 

Virtus Variable Insurance Trust

Registration Nos. 811-04642 and 33-05033

 

(Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter/Declaration of Trust)

 

 

 

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

 

Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):

 

xNo fee required.
¨Fee paid previously with preliminary materials.
¨Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a6(i)(1) and 0-11.

 

 

 

 

 

Solicitation Script - Draft

 

Virtus Funds

Meeting Date: June 28, 2022

Toll Free Number: 844-557-9029

 

Inbound Greeting:

Thank you for calling the Broadridge Proxy Services Center for the Virtus Funds. My name is <Agent Name>. How may I assist you today?

 

General Outbound Greeting:

Good day, may I please speak with Mr./Ms. <full name as it appears on registration>?

 

Hello Mr./Ms. <Shareholder’s Last Name>. My name is <agent name> and I am a proxy voting specialist calling on behalf of the Virtus Funds to confirm you have received the proxy materials for the Special Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for June 28, 2022. Have you received proxy materials?

 

Near Meeting Date Outbound Greeting:

Good day, may I please speak with Mr./Ms. <full name as it appears on registration>?

 

Hello Mr./Ms.<last name>. My name is <agent name> and I am a proxy voting specialist calling on behalf of the Virtus Funds to confirm you have received the proxy materials for the Special Meeting of Shareholders scheduled in just a few days on June 28, 2022. Have you received proxy materials?

 

Adjournment Outbound Greeting:

Good day, may I please speak with Mr./Ms. <full name as it appears on registration>?

 

Hi Mr. /Ms. , my name is <Agent Name> and I am a proxy voting specialist calling on behalf of your current investment with the Virtus Funds. Due to the lack of shareholder participation, Special Meeting of Shareholders has been adjourned to <date/time>. Have you received proxy materials?

 

Voting:

Your board has recommended a vote IN FAVOR of the proposals.  Would you like to vote along with the recommendations of the board for all of your accounts?

 

Thank you, I am recording your <for, against, abstain> vote. For confirmation purposes, please state your full name.

 

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And according to our records, you currently reside in <read street address, city, and state > is that correct? For confirmation purposes, please state your zip code.

 

Thank you. You will receive a confirmation of your voting instructions within 5 days. If you have any questions, please contact us at this toll-free number 844-557-9029.

 

Mr./Ms. <Shareholder’s Last Name>, your vote is important, and your time is appreciated. Thank you and have a good <day, evening, night>.

 

If Unsure of voting or does not want to vote along with the recommendation of the Board:

Would you like me to review the proposals with you? <After review, ask them if they would like to vote now over the phone>.

 

If not received/Requesting material to be re-mailed:

I can resend the proxy materials to you, or I can review the proposals with you and record your vote immediately by phone. <Pause for response>

 

After review, ask them if they would like to vote now over the phone:

Your Board recommends that you vote “FOR” the proposals. Would you like to vote along with the recommendations of the Board for all your accounts?

 

If they don’t want proposals reviewed:

Do you have an email address this can be sent to? <If yes, enter the email address in the notes and read it back phonetically to the shareholder.>

 

Thank you.  You should receive the proxy materials shortly and the materials will inform you of the methods available to cast your vote, one of which is to call us back at 844-557-9029.

 

If Not Interested:

I am sorry for the inconvenience. Please be aware that as a shareholder, your vote is very important. Please fill out and return your proxy card at your earliest convenience. If you would rather not do that, you can always vote via the other methods outlined in the proxy materials. Thank you again for your time today and have a wonderful day/evening.

 

Registered holder wants a new proxy card/or their control number <send complete contact information name, address, control #, & shares to Broadridge>:

Your control number can be found on your proxy card. I can arrange to have a new proxy card sent to you. However, I can record your voting instructions right now so that it will be represented at the upcoming meeting.  Your board is recommending you vote FOR the proposals.

 

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Beneficial holder wants a new VIF/or their control number:

Your control number can be found on your Vote Instruction Form. You can contact your broker/financial advisor and they can arrange to have a new voting instruction form sent to you.  However, I can record your voting instructions right now so that it will be represented at the upcoming meeting.  Your board is recommending you vote FOR the proposals.

 

ANSWERING MACHINE MESSAGE:

Hello, my name is <Agent Name> and I am a proxy voting specialist calling on behalf of the Virtus Funds. You should have received proxy material electronically or in the mail concerning the Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on June 28, 2022.

 

Your vote is very important. Please sign, date and promptly mail your proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided. Internet and telephone voting are also available. To vote over the Internet please follow the instructions provided in the proxy materials. If you have any questions, would like to vote over the telephone or need new proxy materials, call toll-free at 844-557-9029 and a proxy voting specialist will assist you. Specialists are available Monday through Friday, 9AM to 10PM Eastern Time. Voting takes just a few moments and will benefit all shareholders. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

 

AUTOMATED ANSWERING MACHINE MESSAGE:

Hello, this is the Broadridge Proxy Services Center calling with an important message on behalf of the Virtus Funds. You should have received proxy material electronically or in the mail concerning the Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on June 28, 2022.

 

Your vote is very important. Please sign, date and promptly mail your proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided. Internet and telephone voting are also available. To vote over the Internet please follow the instructions provided in the proxy materials. If you have any questions, would like to vote over the telephone or need new proxy materials, call toll-free at 844-557-9029 and a proxy voting specialist will assist you. Specialists are available Monday through Friday, 9AM to 10PM Eastern Time. Voting takes just a few moments and will benefit all shareholders. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

 

INBOUND - CLOSED RECORDING:

Thank you for calling the Broadridge Proxy Services Center. Our offices are now closed. Please call us back during our normal business hours which are, Monday through Friday, 9AM to 10PM Eastern Time. Thank you.

 

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INBOUND - CALL IN QUEUE MESSAGE:

Thank you for calling the Broadridge Proxy Services Center. Our proxy specialists are currently assisting other shareholders. Your call is important to us. Please continue to hold and your call will be answered in the order in which it was received.

 

END OF CAMPAIGN MESSAGE:

Thank you for calling the Broadridge Proxy Services Center. The Shareholder meeting has been held and as a result, this toll-free number is no longer in service for proxy related calls. If you have questions about your investment, please contact your Financial Advisor or the fund company directly. Thank you and have a nice day.

 

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VIRTUS FUNDS

 

Dear Virtus Funds Shareholder:

 

Recently, we sent you proxy material regarding a special meeting of shareholders scheduled for June 28, 2022, for the Virtus Funds.

 

Your vote is critical to helping us reach quorum. The presence (in person or by proxy) of a certain number of Fund shareholders entitled to vote at the meeting (a “quorum”) is needed to approve the proposals.

 

Because your vote is critical, our outreach to you will continue until there is sufficient voting to reach quorum.

 

You are valued shareholder, and your vote is important.

 

Please Vote Today!

1-844-557-9029

 

By voting now, you will help avoid the additional cost and inconvenience of additional mailings and phone calls.

 

The Board of Trustees of the Virtus Funds unanimously recommends a vote “FOR” the proposals.

 

We’ve made it very easy for you to vote by choosing one of the following options:

 

·Call a proxy voting specialist today at 1-844-557-9029. Representatives are available weekdays from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET. You can vote with a representative even if you don’t have your proxy card. Or, you can call the toll-free touchtone phone number located on your proxy card, enter the control number, and follow the prompts.

 

·Vote online at www.proxyvote.com by entering the control number on the enclosed proxy card and following the prompts.

 

·Vote by mail by completing, signing, and dating the enclosed proxy card and returning it in the pre-paid envelope provided in this package.

 

 

We appreciate you taking the time to vote your shares today!

 

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