Form DEFA14A MFS SERIES TRUST VI
UNITED STATED
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party Other Than the Registrant [ ]
Check the Appropriate Box:
[ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement
[ ] Confidential for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
[ ] Definitive Proxy Statement
[X] Definitive Additional Materials
[ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to sec. 240.14a-11(c) of sec. 240.14a-12
MFS UTILITIES FUND
MFS UTILITIES SERIES
(Names of Registrants as Specified in their Charters)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrants)
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Call Campaign Rebuttals
SH SAYS …… | RESPONSE | |
Not interested Don’t want to vote Don’t have enough shares Why do you keep calling? | Management of your fund believes that your participation in the voting process is critical. They are counting on you to help them complete this important initiative. Voting now will only take a moment. Would you like to vote along with the recommendations of the board on all of the MFS Utilities Fund investments that you are listed on? | |
Don’t do this over the phone Don’t talk about finances on phone Don’t accept these types of calls | I’m just calling to register your vote for the upcoming shareholder meeting, and you will not need to provide any confidential financial information. Would you like to vote along with the recommendations of the board on all of the MFS Utilities Fund investments that you are listed on? | |
Why are you calling? Never received a call like this | The fund asked us to contact you to register your vote for the shareholder meeting because they believe that your participation in the voting process is critical. They are counting on you to help them complete this important initiative. Voting now will only take a moment. Would you like to vote along with the recommendations of the board on all of the MFS Utilities Fund investments that you are listed on? | |
Do not call Add to the DNC list | I can certainly add you to our internal Do Not Call list, however, I want to let you know that this call is regarding your current MFS Utilities Fund investment and we are calling to quickly register your vote. Would you like to vote along with the recommendations of the board on all of the MFS Utilities Fund investments that you are listed on? | |
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SH SAYS …… | RESPONSE | |
Haven’t reviewed the materials | You are just being asked to < READ PROPOSAL/S >. Would you like to vote along with the recommendations of the board on all of the MFS Utilities Fund investments that you are listed on? | |
Didn’t receive materials Remail Request | Agent Note: Confirm street address to make sure you have right person – do NOT provide C/S/Z. If the person does not recognize the address- it is a wrong number. 1. If E-delivery: You were sent an email during the week of < mail date >. It may be in a spam folder. You are just being asked to < READ PROPOSAL/S AND ASK FOR VOTE >. 2. If Mail: Materials were sent to <street address only> during the week of <mail date>. You are just being asked to < READ PROPOSAL/S AND ASK FOR VOTE >. 3. If sh insists on a remail of the material - a. Check briefly for website – if there is a link: The proxy materials are available online and I can give you that website <provide website>. b. If no link OR if the sh wants it sent: I can email you the materials, which is the fastest and most cost-effective method of delivery. May I have the best email address for you? c. If sh refuses email and asks for materials to be sent: I will forward your request for a hard copy of materials. | |
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SH SAYS …… | RESPONSE | |
Will vote later Will vote via mail, online, etc. | As long as I have you on the phone, I can record your vote and that way you will receive a printed confirmation. Would you like to vote along with the recommendations of the board on all of the MFS Utilities Fund investments that you are listed on? | |
Don’t have time | Your vote is very important and voting now will only take a moment. Would you like to vote along with the recommendations of the board on all of the MFS Utilities Fund investments that you are listed on? | |
Broker handles | I understand, however proxy voting is generally handled directly by the < person who/entity that > owns the investment so, as long as I have you on the phone, I can record your vote. Would you like to vote along with the recommendations of the board on all of the MFS Utilities Fund investments that you are listed on?? | |
Spouse handles | This will only take a moment; may I speak with them please? NOTE: If you speak to spouse/family member, make sure you say that you are on a recorded line, get name and authorization. < If unavailable > Your vote is very important to the fund, and < If 2 props or less > you are just being asked to < READ PROPOSAL/S>. Would you like to vote along with the recommendations of the board on all of the MFS Utilities Fund investments that you are listed on? | |
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SH SAYS …… | RESPONSE | |
Sold shares No longer own shares | I understand. However, you were a shareholder as of the record date and therefore you are the only person who can vote those shares. Would you like to help the fund by participating and voting along with the recommendations of the Board on all of the MFS Utilities Fund investments that you are listed on? | |
How many votes are still needed Opposition | Unfortunately, I don’t have that specific information. I do know that your vote is important and that’s why < Family Fund Name > asked us to call you. Would you like to vote along with the recommendations of the board on all of the MFS Utilities Fund investments that you are listed on? | |
Already voted | IF NO Investments are voted: Thank you for voting. Our records indicate that your vote has not yet been updated in our system. I can record your vote now and send you a printed confirmation that your vote has been recorded. How would you like me to record your vote? SOME BUT NOT ALL investments are voted: - Ask for the vote on the investments that are NOT voted using the call flow. - Disposition the investments that are not voted as is appropriate to the call. - Do NOT disposition the investments that are already voted. IF ALL Investments are voted: Thank you for your vote, have a great day/evening. | |
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