0000750909-15-000048.txt : 20150806 0000750909-15-000048.hdr.sgml : 20150806 20150806143441 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000750909-15-000048 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: DEFA14A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20150806 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20150806 EFFECTIVENESS DATE: 20150806 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: HAWAIIAN TAX FREE TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000750909 IRS NUMBER: 136845048 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 0331 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-04084 FILM NUMBER: 151032498 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 120 WEST 45TH STREET STREET 2: #3600 CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10036 BUSINESS PHONE: 2126976666 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 120 WEST 45TH STREET STREET 2: #3600 CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10036 0000750909 S000009108 HAWAIIAN TAX-FREE TRUST C000024774 HAWAIIAN TAX-FREE TRUST CLASS A HULAX C000024775 HAWAIIAN TAX-FREE TRUST CLASS C HULCX C000024776 HAWAIIAN TAX-FREE TRUST CLASS I HITIX C000024777 HAWAIIAN TAX-FREE TRUST CLASS Y HULYX DEFA14A 1 hidefa14a152.htm REMINDER LETTERS TO SHAREHOLDERS hidefa14a152.htm
File Nos. 2-92583 & 811-4084
 
 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
 
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. )
 
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Preliminary Proxy Statement
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(as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
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Definitive Proxy Statement
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Definitive Additional Materials
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Soliciting Material Pursuant to Sec. 240.14a-12

HAWAIIAN TAX-FREE TRUST
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
 
120 West 45th Street, Suite 3600
New York, New York 10036
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
(212) 697-6666
(Registrant’s Telephone Number)
 
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Aquila Group of Funds
Hawaiian Tax-Free Trust

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Please exercise your right to vote as soon as possible!

Dear Shareholder:

We recently sent you proxy materials concerning important proposals affecting your Trust, which will be considered at a Special Meeting of Shareholders of your Trust on October 1, 2015 at the Ala Moana Hotel, Hibiscus Ballroom, 410 Atkinson Drive, Honolulu, Hawaii. This letter was sent because you held shares in your Trust on the July 2, 2015 record date and we have not received your vote.


YOUR TRUST’S BOARD RECOMMENDS YOU VOTE "FOR" THE PROPOSALS


YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT
VOTING NOW HELPS AVOID UNNECESSARY COMMUNICATIONS WITH
SHAREHOLDERS AND ELIMINATES PHONE CALLS

Voting takes only a few moments.  Please vote using one of the following options:

1.  
VOTE ONLINE
 
Log on to www.proxy-direct.com.  Please have your proxy card in hand to access your control number (located in the box) and follow the on screen instructions.

2.  
VOTE BY TOUCH-TONE TELEPHONE
 
Call 1-800-337-3503. Please have your proxy card in hand to access your control number (located in the box) and follow the recorded instructions.

3.  
VOTE BY MAIL
 
Complete, sign and date the enclosed proxy card(s), then return them in the enclosed postage paid envelope.


The proxy materials we sent you contain important information regarding the proposals that you and other shareholders are being asked to consider. Please read the materials carefully. If you have any questions regarding the proposals, or need assistance with voting, you may call Computershare Fund Services, your Trust’s proxy solicitor, toll free at 877-225-6920.  Proxy materials are also available at http://aquilafunds.com/funds/hawaiian-tax-free-trust/

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. If you have already voted, we appreciate your participation.


 
 
 
 

 

Aquila Group of Funds
Hawaiian Tax-Free Trust

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Please exercise your right to vote as soon as possible!

Dear Shareholder:

We recently sent you proxy materials concerning important proposals affecting your Trust, which will be considered at a Special Meeting of Shareholders of your Trust on October 1, 2015 at the Ala Moana Hotel, Hibiscus Ballroom, 410 Atkinson Drive, Honolulu, Hawaii. This letter was sent because you held shares in your Trust on the July 2, 2015 record date and we have not received your vote.


YOUR TRUST’S BOARD RECOMMENDS YOU VOTE "FOR" THE PROPOSALS

YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT
VOTING NOW HELPS AVOID UNNECESSARY COMMUNICATIONS WITH SHAREHOLDERS AND ELIMINATES PHONE CALLS

Voting takes only a few moments.  Please vote using one of the following options:

1.  
VOTE ONLINE
 
Log on to the website listed on your voting instruction form. Please have your voting instruction form in hand to access your control number and follow the on screen instructions.

2.  
VOTE BY TOUCH-TONE TELEPHONE
 
Call the toll free number listed on your voting instruction form. Please have your voting instruction form in hand to access your control number and follow the recorded instructions.

3.  
VOTE BY MAIL
 
Complete, sign and date the enclosed voting instruction form(s), then return them in the enclosed postage paid envelope.


The proxy materials we sent you contain important information regarding the proposals that you and other shareholders are being asked to consider. Please read the materials carefully. If you have any questions regarding the proposals, or need assistance with voting, you may call Computershare Fund Services, your Trust’s proxy solicitor, toll free at 877-225-6920.  Proxy materials are also available at http://aquilafunds.com/funds/hawaiian-tax-free-trust/

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. If you have already voted, we appreciate your participation.