UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Matthews
International Funds
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[Insert Shareholder Name]
[Insert Address]
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Dear Shareholder:
We have made several attempts to contact you regarding proxy materials recently mailed to you for Nomura Partners Funds, Inc. These materials describe the proposal and ask for your vote on this important issue.
The advisor to the Funds, Nomura Asset Management USA, Inc., is planning to exit the U.S. retail open-end mutual fund business.
Our records indicate that we have not received your vote. Please vote as soon as possible so we can avoid additional costs with soliciting your vote.
After careful consideration, the Nomura Partners Funds’ Board unanimously approved the Proposal to approve the Charter Amendment and recommends that shareholders vote “FOR” the Proposal.
Voting is quick and easy. Please vote now using one of these methods:
| 1. Call 1-844-292-8012 to Speak with a Live Agent and Vote |
For you convenience, you may call our toll free number Monday through Friday (9 A.M. to 6 P.M. EST) to speak with a live agent who can assist in registering your vote.
| 2. Vote By Internet |
| Please visit the website noted on the enclosed proxy voting card and follow the online instructions. |
| 3. Vote by Mail |
| Please mail your signed proxy voting card(s) in the postage-paid envelope. |
| 4. Vote by Touch-Tone Phone |
| Please call the toll-free number printed on the enclosed proxy voting card and follow the recorded instructions. The service is available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. |
We appreciate you taking time to submit your vote and thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Nomura Partners Funds, Inc.
NOM TTC 14
[Insert Date]
[Insert Shareholder Name]
[Insert Address]
[Insert City, State, Zip]
Dear Shareholder:
In response to your request to no longer be contacted by telephone, please know that your telephone number has been removed from our solicitation list. You will not receive any additional calls regarding Nomura Partners Funds, Inc.
However, our records indicate that we have not received your vote. It is important that you vote as soon as possible so we can avoid additional costs with soliciting your vote.
The advisor to the Funds, Nomura Asset Management USA, Inc., is planning to exit the U.S. retail open-end mutual fund business.
After careful consideration, the Nomura Partners Funds’ Board unanimously approved the Proposal to approve the Charter Amendment and recommends that shareholders vote “FOR” the Proposal.
Voting is quick and easy. Please vote now using one of these methods:
| 1. Call 1-844-292-8012 to Speak with a Live Agent and Vote |
| For you convenience, you may call our toll free number Monday through Friday (9 A.M. to 6 P.M. EST) to speak with a live agent who can assist in registering your vote. |
| 2. Vote By Internet |
| Please visit the website noted on the enclosed proxy voting card and follow the online instructions. |
| 3. Vote by Mail |
| Please mail your signed proxy voting card(s) in the postage-paid envelope. |
| 4. Vote by Touch-Tone Phone |
| Please call the toll-free number printed on the enclosed proxy voting card and follow the recorded instructions. The service is available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. |
We appreciate you taking time to submit your vote and thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Nomura Partners Funds, Inc.
NOM DNC 14