-----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, CV3sA80sGr+YRSNnCvtf4L8Olek8AhF5EOIXxyAsQwUJNNEiov/rEnh9TgVmwyHR XPhsDj3m1xbhHiyUzrZK2w== 0000897436-06-000350.txt : 20060815 0000897436-06-000350.hdr.sgml : 20060815 20060815162434 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000897436-06-000350 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: DEFA14A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20060815 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20060815 EFFECTIVENESS DATE: 20060815 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: JULIUS BAER INVESTMENT FUNDS CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000887210 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-06652 FILM NUMBER: 061035591 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 330 MADISON AVE STREET 2: C/O JULIUS BAER INVESTMENT MGT INC CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10017 BUSINESS PHONE: 2122973600 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 330 MADISON AVENUE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10017 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BJB INVESTMENT FUNDS DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19931005 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BJB GLOBAL INCOME FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920929 0000887210 S000006116 Julius Baer Global High Yield Bond Fund C000016834 Class A BJBHX C000016835 Class I JHYIX DEFA14A 1 jbif081506.htm JBIF DEF 14A 08/15/06 JBIF DEF 14A 08/15/06
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
 
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Exchange Act of 1934
 
 
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Dear Shareholder:
 
Recently, you should have received information regarding the Special Meeting of Shareholders of the Julius Baer Global High Yield Bond Fund (the “Fund”) scheduled for September 8, 2006. The proxy materials in the package asked you to vote on an important proposal affecting your investment in the Fund.
 
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS CONCLUDED THAT THE PROPOSAL IS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE FUND AND UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE “FOR” THE PROPOSAL.
 
We have not received your vote. Please review the Proxy Statement you initially received and vote today by one of the methods listed below. If you were a Shareholder of the Fund as of July 11, 2006, even if you have recently redeemed your shares, your vote right now is important to the Fund.
 
How can I easily vote my shares today?
 
·  
Log on to the Internet site shown on your proxy card(s) and follow the on-screen instructions; or
 
·  
Dial the toll-free telephone number shown on your proxy card(s) and follow the recorded instructions; or
 
·  
Mark, sign, and mail the enclosed proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided.
 
If you would like to vote directly with a representative or if you have any questions about the proposal or proxy materials, please call our proxy solicitation firm, D.F. King & Co., Inc., toll free at 1-800-848-3402.
 
 
 
 
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT. PLEASE VOTE TODAY.
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