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• | Online–Use the web address on the ballot; |
• | Telephone–Use the toll-free telephone number on the ballot; |
• | Mail–Complete and return the ballot in the enclosed postage paid envelope; or |
• | In Person at the November 20, 2015 meeting. |
1. | Sign and return the proxy card without indicating a preference, your vote will be cast “for” the proposal. |
2. | Do not respond at all, we may contact you by telephone to request that you cast your vote. |
Warrendale, PA 15086-7561
1-800-341-7400
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TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 20, 2015
1. | To approve or disapprove a revision to the Fund's fundamental investment limitation regarding concentration of its investments. |
2. | To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. |
Secretary
Warrendale, PA 15086-7561
1-800-341-7400
FederatedInvestors.com
Purpose of the Meeting | The purpose of the meeting is to consider a revision to the Fund's fundamental investment limitation regarding concentration. |
Required Vote | The favorable vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Fund is required to approve the proposal.Under both the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Fund's Declaration of Trust, the favorable vote of a “majority of the outstanding voting shares” of the Fund means: (a) the holders of 67% or more of the outstanding voting securities present at the Special Meeting, if the holders of 50% or more of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund are present or represented by proxy; or (b) the vote of the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities, whichever is less. |
How to Vote | Shareholders may vote via the Internet or by telephone by following the instructions on the enclosed proxy card. Shareholders may also vote by mail by returning the enclosed proxy card or in person by attending the Special Meeting. Shareholders can obtain directions to the meeting by calling the Trust at 1-800-341-7400. |
Fund | Number of Outstanding Shares |
Federated Prime Money Fund II | 145,053,167 |
Name and Address of Shareholder | Percentage of Fund Owned | |
Transamerica Premier Life Insurance Company, Cedar Rapids, IA, | 25.50% | |
Phoenix Home Life Variable Insurance Company, E. Greenbush, NY | 26.53% | |
Phoenix Home Life Insurance Company, E. Greenbush, NY | 26.21% |
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