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NICHOLAS-APPLEGATE INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS

Recently we sent you proxy material regarding the Special Meeting of Shareholders that is scheduled for March 19, 2010.  The Funds’ records indicate that we have not received your important vote.  We urge you to vote as soon as possible in order to allow the Funds to obtain a sufficient number of votes to hold the Meeting as scheduled.

1-866-450-8469

Voting is

very important

for your investment and the operation of the Fund.

Please vote now to be sure your vote is received in time for the March 19, 2010

Meeting of Shareholders.

Nicholas-Applegate Institutional Funds has made it very easy for you to vote. Choose one of the following methods:

·Speak to a live Proxy Specialist by calling the number above. We can answer any of your questions and record your vote. (open: M-F 9:30am -9pm, Sat 10am – 6pm ET)

·Log on to www.proxyvote.com, enter your control number located on your proxy card, and vote by following the on screen prompts.

·Telephone.

Please call us toll-free 24 hours a day at the number indicated on your voting card(s).  Enter the control number printed on your proxy card, and follow the recorded instructions.

Voting takes only a few minutes.

PLEASE VOTE TODAY.