RidgeWorth Funds

DEFA14A 1 d353494ddefa14a.htm RIDGEWORTH FUNDS RidgeWorth Funds

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

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Dear Valued RidgeWorth Funds Shareholder:

Virtus Investment Partners announced in December 2016 that it had reached an agreement to acquire RidgeWorth Investments (“RidgeWorth”), and as part of the transaction, certain RidgeWorth funds will be reorganized into Virtus funds. A Special Shareholder Meeting is scheduled for May 9, 2017 for RidgeWorth Funds shareholders to vote on the reorganization of their fund(s). We are very excited about this development and the future of RidgeWorth Funds.

You have previously received proxy materials in connection with the Special Meeting. According to our latest records, your Proxy Vote for this meeting has not yet been received. Two-thirds of the majority of outstanding shares of each RidgeWorth fund must vote favorably in order for the proposal to be approved, which means your vote is very important regardless of the number of shares you own.

Voting your proxy ensures the continued, successful management and operation of the Funds. Furthermore, there are no material changes to the fund expenses, the management of the funds, or the portfolio managers, except for the Allocation Strategies. The Virtus Allocation Strategy funds will have different portfolio managers, and the RidgeWorth Moderate Allocation Strategy will be reorganized into the Virtus Growth Allocation Strategy Fund.

The Board recommends that you vote FOR the proposed reorganization of your respective RidgeWorth fund(s).

Voting is easy. You may use any one of the below options to ensure your vote is promptly recorded in time for the Meeting on May 9.


		1. Call a proxy specialist now at 1-855-928-4486. Representatives are available weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET. You can also call the toll-free touchtone voting number located on your proxy card, enter the control number and follow the prompts.

		2. Vote by mail by completing, signing and dating the enclosed proxy ballot and returning it in the pre-paid envelope provided in this package. If convenient for you, please call us so that your vote will be received in time for the Special Shareholder Meeting on May 9.

		3. Vote by Internet at www.proxyvote.com and enter the control number on the voting instructions form and follow the prompts.

Please help us by taking a couple minutes now to vote your shares. Thank you in advance for your help.

Sincerely,

LOGO

Julia Short, President of RidgeWorth Funds

Before investing, investors should carefully read the prospectus or summary prospectus and consider the fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. Please call 888.784.3863 or visit ridgeworth.com to obtain a prospectus or summary prospectus, which contains this and other information about the funds.

^©2017 RidgeWorth Investments. All rights reserved. RidgeWorth Investments is the trade name for RidgeWorth Capital Management LLC, 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.

NOBO


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