UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Nomura Partners Funds, Inc.
The Japan Fund
High Yield Fund
Proxy Reminder
Shareholder Meeting September 10, 2014
Dear Shareholder:
You should have received proxy materials in the mail concerning the shareholder meeting which will be held on September 10, 2014. According to our latest records, we have not yet received your proxy vote for this meeting. The meeting is fast approaching and efforts to obtain the required vote will continue until the requirement is met.
The advisor to the Funds, Nomura Asset Management USA, has decided to exit the U.S. retail open-end mutual fund business.
After careful consideration, the Nomura Partners Funds’ Board has, in what it has determined to be the best interests of the shareholders, approved the tax free reorganization of the Nomura Japan Fund with the Matthews Japan Fund subject to shareholder approval of a change to the charter of the Nomura Japan Fund.
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vote today to help avoid potential delays and additional expenses associated with the solicitation of shareholder votes via mail and telephone. |
VOTING IS QUICK AND EASY!
| · | Vote via Phone. Dial the toll free number 1-844-292-8012 to vote with a proxy voting specialist. Specialists are available between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. |
| · | Vote via Internet. Just follow the instructions printed on the enclosed proxy ballot. |
| · | Vote by mail. Completed the enclosed proxy ballot and return in the postage-paid envelope provided. |
Sincerely,
| Nomura Partners Funds, Inc. |
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