-----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, SEklgtNgyYXMfGKCI62NBjglUAya30Nri5UMN9jsKIVwPOC7MHSW9g9yXBPTNE65 ADgwqx5zLeMkIHrilP4HIw== 0000717316-03-000011.txt : 20030930 0000717316-03-000011.hdr.sgml : 20030930 20030930130556 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000717316-03-000011 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: DEFA14A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20030930 EFFECTIVENESS DATE: 20030930 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AMERICAN CENTURY CALIFORNIA TAX FREE & MUNICIPAL FUNDS CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000717316 IRS NUMBER: 946562826 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 0831 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-03706 FILM NUMBER: 03916978 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1665 CHARLESTON RD CITY: MOUNTAIN VIEW STATE: CA ZIP: 94043 BUSINESS PHONE: 8003218321 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1665 CHARLESTON RD CITY: MOUNTAIN VIEW STATE: CA ZIP: 94043 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BENHAM CALIFORNIA TAX FREE TRUST / DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19960815 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BENHAM CALIFORNIA TAX FREE & MUNICIPAL FUNDS DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BENHAM CALIFORNIA TAX FREE TRUST DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19910218 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AMERICAN CENTURY TARGET MATURITIES TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000757928 IRS NUMBER: 431920414 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 0330 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-04165 FILM NUMBER: 03916977 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4500 MAIN STREET CITY: KANSAS CITY STATE: MO ZIP: 64111 BUSINESS PHONE: 8165315575 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4500 MAIN STREET CITY: KANSAS CITY STATE: MO ZIP: 64111 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BENHAM TARGET MATURITIES TRUST DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AMERICAN CENTURY MUNICIPAL TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000746458 IRS NUMBER: 776009794 FISCAL YEAR END: 0531 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-04025 FILM NUMBER: 03916976 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4500 MAIN STREET STREET 2: 9TH FLOOR SAN CITY: KANSAS CITY STATE: MO ZIP: 64111 BUSINESS PHONE: 4159658300 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4500 MAIN STREET STREET 2: 9TH FLOOR SAN CITY: KANSAS CITY STATE: MO ZIP: 64111 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BENHAM MUNICIPAL TRUST DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19940202 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BENHAM NATIONAL TAX FREE TRUST DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AMERICAN CENTURY GOVERNMENT INCOME TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000773674 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 0331 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-04363 FILM NUMBER: 03916975 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4500 MAIN STREET CITY: KANSAS CITY STATE: MO ZIP: 64111 BUSINESS PHONE: 8165315575 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4500 MAIN STREET CITY: KANSASA CITY STATE: MO ZIP: 64111 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BENHAM GOVERNMENT INCOME TRUST DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENT TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000908406 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 0228 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-07822 FILM NUMBER: 03916979 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4500 MAIN STREET STREET 2: 9TH FLOOR SAN CITY: KANSAS CITY STATE: MO ZIP: 64111 BUSINESS PHONE: 8003218321 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4500 MAIN STREET STREET 2: 9TH FLOOR SAN CITY: KANSAS CITY STATE: CO ZIP: 64111 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BENHAM INVESTMENT TRUST DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19930629 DEFA14A 1 telescript.htm Proxy



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American Century Investments C Class Shares Proxy Outbound Phone Script Hello, my name is ________________. I am calling on behalf of American Century, may I please speak with______________. Thank you for taking my call. I am calling to let you know that there will be a special meeting of shareholders on October 17th, 2003 for shareholders to consider and vote on an important issue regarding your Fund's C Class shares. Before I continue, I'd like you to know that this call is being recorded to ensure we accurately represent your wishes. Have you received your proxy materials in the mail? (If the answer is no, send new proxy materials) Are you familiar with the proposal? May I assist you with any questions? At this time it is important to obtain your vote as the meeting date is quickly approaching. If it is convenient for you, I can record your vote over the telephone right now. Is it convenient? If the shareholder is willing to vote over the phone continue as follows: May I please have your name, street address? How would you like to vote on the proxy? Your choices are "For," "Against," or "Abstain." You should know that your Fund's Board of Trustees unanimously approved the Proposal and are recommending that shareholders also vote "For" the Proposal. (If the shareholder wishes to review each proposal then click on your vote now link and review each individual proposal, voting according to the shareholder's instructions.) If the shareholder owns more than one fund: Would you like to cast your vote in the same manner for each of the funds that you own? If the shareholder would like to vote at a later time, provide the appropriate number and/or Web address. Your vote has been recorded. You have voted_______, is that correct? In the next 72 hours a confirmation will be mailed to you. Thank you for your time. 9/18/03
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