SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
(RULE 14A-101)
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO. )
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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 Rule 14a-11(c) or Rule 14a-12
J.P. MORGAN FUNDS
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
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TO ALL J.P. MORGAN FUNDS SHAREHOLDERS:
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT
RECENTLY, PROXY MATERIALS to reorganize and consolidate two J.P. Morgan mutual
fund families (heritage Chase Vista Funds and heritage J.P. Morgan Funds) WERE
mailed to all shareholders of record (April 6, 2001). AS DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY
MATERIAL, these proposals will provide shareholders a broader offering of mutual
funds, as well as enhanced shareholder servicing through one common platform.
SHAREHOLDER approval of these proposals is very important to the J.P. Morgan
Chase mutual fund business. We urge you to read through the proxy material
carefully before voting. If you like, you can vote now--the call will only take
a few minutes.
PHONE:
Touch-tone voting: 1-877-PRX-VOTE(1-877-779-8683)*
FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, HERE ARE SOME ADDITIONAL MEANS OF VOTING:
WEB
Linking to on-line voting via J.P. Morgan Chase Web at
http://chaseweb.chase.com/shared/proxy.htm*
Logging on directly to the proxy Web site,
http://www.eproxyvote.com/equiserve/.*
MAIL
Sign, date and mail your proxy card(s) and return in the return
envelope provided.
JPMorgan Funds Logo
URGENT REMINDER
June 13, 2001
Dear Shareholder:
We recently mailed to you proxy materials relating to the Special Meeting of
Shareholders of the JPMorgan Funds scheduled for July 3, 2001. As we have not
received your vote for this important meeting, we encourage you to use one of
the following convenient options today for recording your vote promptly:
- VOTE BY INTERNET: LOG ON TO WWW.PROXYVOTE.COM, ENTER THE 12-DIGIT CONTROL
NUMBER ON YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTION FORM AND FOLLOW THE INSRUCTIONS ON THE
WEB SITE.
- VOTE BY TELEPHONE: CAST YOUR VOTE THROUGH TOUCH-TONE VOTING, OR SPEAK TO A
REPRESENTATIVE BY CALLING THE TOLL FREE NUMBER LISTED ON YOUR VOTING
INSTRUCTION FORM. HAVE THE 12-DIGIT CONTROL NUMBER FOUND ON YOUR VOTING
INSTRUCTION FORM READY WHEN PROMPTED.
- VOTE BY MAIL: SIGN, DATE, AND MAIL YOUR PROXY CARD IN THE POSTAGE-PAID
RETURN ENVELOPE PROVIDED.
AS DETAILED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT, YOUR BOARD MEMBERS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMEND
A VOTE FOR ALL THE PROPOSALS AND BELIEVE THAT APPROVAL IS IN THE BEST INTERESTS
OF THE SHAREHOLDERS.
If you have any questions regarding the proxy, please call the JP Morgan
Fund Proxy Information Line toll free at 1-800-769-6414. We appreciate your time
and attention to this important matter, and look forward to serving your
investment needs for many years to come.
Sincerely,
/s/ George Gatch
George Gatch
Managing Director
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT. PLEASE VOTE TODAY TO AVOID UNNECESSARY SOLICITATION
COSTS TO YOUR FUND.
JPMorgan Funds Logo
URGENT REMINDER
June 13, 2001
Dear Shareholder:
We recently mailed to you proxy materials relating to the Special Meeting of
shareholders of the JPMorgan Funds scheduled for July 3, 2001. As we have not
received your vote for this important meeting, we encourage you to use one of
the following convenient options today for recording your vote promptly:
- VOTE BY INTERNET: GO TO THE INTERNET ADDRESS LISTED ON THE ENCLOSED PROXY
CARD AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE SITE. FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, HAVE
YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTION FORM AVAILABLE.
- VOTE BY TELEPHONE: CAST YOUR VOTE THROUGH AUTOMATED TOUCH-TONE VOTING AT
1-877-779-8683, OR SPEAK TO A PROXY INFORMATION CENTER REPRESENTATIVE AT
1-800-769-6414. FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, HAVE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTION FORM
AVAILABLE.
- VOTE BY MAIL: SIGN, DATE AND MAIL YOUR PROXY CARD IN THE POSTAGE-PAID
RETURN ENVELOPE PROVIDED.
AS DETAILED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT, YOUR BOARD MEMBERS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMEND
A VOTE FOR ALL THE PROPOSALS AND BELIEVE THAT APPROVAL IS IN THE BEST INTERESTS
OF THE SHAREHOLDERS.
If you have any questions regarding the proxy or would like to vote your
shares with a representative, please call the JPMorgan Proxy Information Line
toll free at 1-800-769-6414. We appreciate your time and attention to this
important matter, and look forward to working in partnership with you and your
financial advisor for many years to come.
Sincerely,
/s/ George Gatch
George Gatch
Managing Director
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT. PLEASE VOTE TODAY!