DEF 14A 1 amanaproxy-def14a2018.htm DEFINITIVE ADDITIONAL MATERIALS Saturna Capital | Proxy 2018

UNITED STATES
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Exchange Act of 1934

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AMANA MUTUAL FUNDS TRUST

SATURNA INVESTMENT TRUST

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FORM OF REMINDER LETTER

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Amana Developing World Fund
Amana Growth Fund
Amana Income Fund
Amana Participation Fund

Saturna Sustainable Bond

Sextant International Fund

Dear Valued Shareowner:

We recently distributed proxy materials in connection with a Special Meeting of Shareowners for the above-mentioned Funds which we will hold on September 24, 2018. The Special Meeting of Shareowners is fast approaching and our records indicate that we have not yet received your vote. We are asking you to please take a moment now to submit your vote. You may think your vote is inconsequential, but your participation helps us to avoid costly adjournments and additional solicitations.

Shareowners are being asked to vote on the following proposal:

  • Proposal 1: To approve a proposed new investment advisory agreement between the Funds and Saturna Capital Corporation

The Board of Trustees recommends that Shareowners vote "For" the Proposal.

While to date, an overwhelming majority of the votes received have been cast in favor of the proposal, a quorum of the shares entitled to vote has simply not yet been achieved.

The proxy statement is available online at www.saturna.com/proxy.

In order for your vote to be represented, we must receive your voting instructions. For your convenience, please use any of the following methods to submit your vote:

  1. Online

    Follow the simple instructions on the enclosed proxy card.

  2. Phone

    Call Okapi Partners, our proxy solicitor, toll-free at 1-877-285-5990 or use the toll-free number located on your proxy card and follow the simple instructions.

  3. Mail

    Simply return your voted and signed proxy card in the envelope provided.

If possible, please use either of the first two options to ensure your vote is captured in time for the meeting.

If you have any questions, please call Okapi Partners toll-free at 1-877-285-5990. Representatives are available Monday – Friday 9:00am to 11:00pm (ET) and Saturday 12:00pm to 5:00pm (ET).

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.


FORM OF EMAIL

  Saturna Capital  
 

Proxy Vote Request: Action Required

 
 

Amana Mutual Funds Trust

Amana Income Fund
Amana Growth Fund
Amana Developing World Fund
Amana Participation Fund

Saturna Investment Trust

Sextant International Fund

Saturna Sustainable Bond Fund

 
 

Dear Valued Shareowner

Greetings from Saturna Capital! We recently sent you proxy materials, including a Proxy Statement and Proxy Card(s) to be voted. The Proxy Statement outlines a proposal for an administrative change in control of Saturna Capital and the resulting need for approval of the Funds' investment advisory contracts with Saturna.

Our records indicate you have not yet had the opportunity to vote your shares. We'd like to make it as easy as possible for you to vote:

  1. Simply reply to this message by clicking a button below and we'll record your vote.
 
 

EMAIL VOTE: YES

EMAIL VOTE: NO

EMAIL VOTE: ABSTAIN

 
 
  1. If you prefer voice communications, please call Okapi Partners, our proxy solicitation partner, at 1-877-285-5990 and they will assist you over the phone.
 
 

VOTE NOW BY PHONE

 
 
  1. You can also vote online using the Control Number on your Proxy Card(s):
 
 

VOTE NOW ONLINE

 
 

Thank you very much for your investments with us, and also, thanks in advance for your prompt reply to this message.

For more information, please visit www.saturna.com/proxy.

Proposal 1:

To approve proposed New Advisory Agreements between Saturna Capital Corporation and each Trust, on behalf of each Fund.

The Board of Trustees of each Trust recommends that shareholders vote "For" the Proposal.

 
 

Learn More

 
 
 

Download a PDF


 
 

Saturna Proxy Statement 2018

The Proxy Statement is also available at www.saturna.com/proxy.

The Proxy Statement contains detailed information about why this proxy is necessary, the Proposal, information about each Trust's Board of Trustees and Officers, and other important information.

 

Download a PDF

 
 

Voting Shares


 
 

To vote shares online, please have your Proxy Card(s) and Control Number(s) readily available.

For shares held directly with Saturna Capital, visit www.okapivote.com/saturna2018.

VOTE NOW

 
 
 

Please consider an investment's objectives, risks, charges, and expenses carefully before investing. To obtain this and other important information about Saturna's Mutual Funds in a current prospectus or summary prospectus, please visit our Literature & Forms or call toll free 1-800-728-8762. Please read the prospectus or summary prospectus carefully before investing.

Distributor: Saturna Brokerage Services, Inc. member FINRA / SIPC and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Saturna Capital, investment adviser to the Amana, Saturna Sustainable, Sextant, and Idaho Tax-Exempt Mutual Funds.

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