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THE ROYCE FUND
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CHARLES MORGAN ROYCE
August 16, 2012
Dear Royce Select Fund Shareholder,
I understand that you hate to take the time to vote proxies, but they are a necessary evil.
That’s why I’m writing to encourage you to vote now on the enclosed proxy ballot. The details are on the enclosed proxy material and voting instruction form and voting will only take a minute.
You may vote online, by phone (at 877-777-6017) or by mail.
Again, I am asking you to vote now on this important proxy.
Thanks for your ongoing support of our work.
Sincerely,
Chuck Royce
CHARLES MORGAN ROYCE
August 16, 2012
Dear Royce Select Fund Shareholder,
I understand that you hate to take the time to vote proxies, but they are a necessary evil.
That’s why I’m writing to encourage you to vote now on the enclosed proxy ballot. The details are on the enclosed proxy material and voting instruction form and voting will only take a minute.
You may vote online, by phone (at 800-454-8683) or by mail.
Again, I am asking you to vote now on this important proxy.
Thanks for your ongoing support of our work.
Sincerely,
Chuck Royce