DEFA14A 1 d691083ddefa14a.htm RIDGEWORTH FUNDS RidgeWorth Funds

 

 

UNITED STATES

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FUND COMPLEX - DRAFT PROXY LITE MESSAGE

“Hello. This is Julia Short, President of the RidgeWorth Funds.

I am calling you because you are a shareholder of a RidgeWorth Fund.

Recently, you received a proxy statement concerning various RidgeWorth Fund proposals. In a few days, you will receive additional materials in the mail with your ballot and instructions on how to vote. The purpose of my call today is to encourage you to vote. Your vote is very important to us.

You may vote in one of four ways: by mail, by telephone, by website or by attending a shareholder meeting on Monday, March 31, 2014. Please refer to the materials you will receive for more detailed voting instructions including the control number you will need to vote, the phone number to vote, the web address for voting and where to call if you have additional questions. You may also vote by mailing the ballot card that was enclosed in the proxy material.

If you have questions or are unable to find your proxy statement and would like to receive a new copy, please call the RidgeWorth Funds’ Proxy Client Service Center at (toll free 1-855-737-3174).

Thank you for investing with the RidgeWorth Funds.

Goodbye.”


LOGO

Because we do not have enough votes yet,

our meeting was adjourned until March 31st!

YOU CAN HELP!

March 12, 2014

Dear Fellow Shareholder:

The Board of Trustees has recommended that you approve certain proposals related to the RidgeWorth Funds that you own either directly or through a financial advisor. The specifics regarding these proposals can be found in a proxy statement that was mailed to you in January. If you no longer have the proxy statement, please contact a proxy voting specialist at 1-855-737-3174 to have one sent to you.

MANY OF OUR FELLOW SHAREHOLDERS HAVE ALREADY VOTED, BUT WE NEED YOUR VOTE, AND THE VOTES OF OTHER SHAREHOLDERS THAT HAVE NOT YET VOTED, IF THESE PROPOSALS ARE TO PASS.

Please note that, ISS Proxy Advisory Services and Glass Lewis & Co. LLC, two of the most prominent proxy advisory services, each recommend voting ‘For’ these proposals.

We have made voting easy for you!

 

  1. BY PHONE: call us at 1-855-737-3174 and a proxy voting specialist will be happy to answer your questions and assist you in placing your vote over the phone. Representatives are available weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time,

or

Call the toll free number touchtone voting number on your voting instruction form, enter the control number and follow the prompts.

 

  2. BY INTERNET: Logon to the website proxyvote.com: enter the control number on the voting instruction form and follow the prompts.

 

  3. BY MAIL: Sign and return the voting instruction form in the return envelope provided.

Please take a minute to vote. Your vote matters. And thank you for your help it is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

 

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Julia R. Short, President

RidgeWorth Funds

An investor should consider the fund’s investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before investing or sending money. This and other important information about the RidgeWorth Funds can be found in the fund’s prospectus. To obtain a prospectus, please call 1-888-784-3863 or visit www.ridgeworth.com. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

©2014 RidgeWorth Investments. RidgeWorth Investments is the trade name for RidgeWorth Capital Management, Inc., an investment adviser registered with the SEC and the adviser to the RidgeWorth Funds. RidgeWorth Funds are distributed by RidgeWorth Distributors LLC, which is not affiliated with the adviser.

Not FDIC Insured | No Bank Guarantee | May Lose Value


LOGO

Because we do not have enough votes yet,

our meeting was adjourned until March 31st!

YOU CAN HELP!

March 12, 2014

Dear Fellow Shareholder:

The Board of Trustees has recommended that you approve certain proposals related to the RidgeWorth Funds that you own. The specifics regarding these proposals can be found in a proxy statement that was mailed to you in January.

PLEASE ACT NOW. YOUR PARTICIPATION IS CRITICAL FOR THESE PROPOSALS TO PASS, AND TO ENSURE INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES ARE CONTINUOUSLY PROVIDED TO THE RIDGEWORTH FUNDS.

Please note that, ISS Proxy Advisory Services and Glass Lewis & Co. LLC, two of the most prominent proxy advisory services, each recommend voting ‘For’ these proposals.

We have made voting easy for you!

 

  1. BY PHONE: Call 1-800-454-8683 (the toll free number touchtone voting number also located on your voting instruction form), enter the control number and follow the prompts.

 

  2. BY INTERNET: Logon to the website proxyvote.com: enter the control number on the voting instruction form and follow the prompts.

 

  3. BY MAIL: Sign and return the voting instruction form in the return envelope provided.

Please take a minute to vote. Your vote matters. And thank you for your help it is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

 

LOGO

Julia R. Short, President

Ridgeworth Funds

An investor should consider the fund’s investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before investing or sending money. This and other important information about the RidgeWorth Funds can be found in the fund’s prospectus. To obtain a prospectus, please call 1-888-784-3863 or visit www.ridgeworth.com. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

©2014 RidgeWorth Investments. RidgeWorth Investments is the trade name for RidgeWorth Capital Management, Inc., an investment adviser registered with the SEC and the adviser to the RidgeWorth Funds. RidgeWorth Funds are distributed by RidgeWorth Distributors LLC, which is not affiliated with the adviser.

Not FDIC Insured | No Bank Guarantee | May Lose Value


LOGO

Because we do not have enough votes yet,

our meeting was adjourned until March 31st!

YOU CAN HELP!

March 12, 2014

Dear Great West Participant and Fellow Shareholder:

The Board of Trustees has recommended that you approve certain proposals related to the RidgeWorth Funds that you own. The specifics regarding these proposals can be found in a proxy statement that was mailed to you in January.

PLEASE ACT NOW. YOUR PARTICIPATION IS CRITICAL FOR THESE PROPOSALS TO PASS, AND TO ENSURE INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES ARE CONTINUOUSLY PROVIDED TO THE RIDGEWORTH FUNDS.

Please note that, ISS Proxy Advisory Services and Glass Lewis & Co. LLC, two of the most prominent proxy advisory services, each recommend voting ‘For’ these proposals.

We have made voting easy for you!

 

  1. BY PHONE: Call 1-800-454-8683 (the toll free number touchtone voting number also located on your voting instruction form), enter the control number and follow the prompts.

 

  2. BY INTERNET: Logon to the website proxyvote.com: enter the control number on the voting instruction form and follow the prompts.

 

  3. BY MAIL: Sign and return the voting instruction form in the return envelope provided.

Please take a minute to vote. Your vote matters. And thank you for your help it is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

 

LOGO

Julia R. Short, President

RidgeWorth Funds

An investor should consider the fund’s investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before investing or sending money. This and other important information about the RidgeWorth Funds can be found in the fund’s prospectus. To obtain a prospectus, please call 1-888-784-3863 or visit www.ridgeworth.com. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

©2014 RidgeWorth Investments. RidgeWorth Investments is the trade name for RidgeWorth Capital Management, Inc., an investment adviser registered with the SEC and the adviser to the RidgeWorth Funds. RidgeWorth Funds are distributed by RidgeWorth Distributors LLC, which is not affiliated with the adviser.

Not FDIC Insured | No Bank Guarantee | May Lose Value