Q: Why do mutual funds hire King to provide proxy solicitation services?
A: We offer best-of-breed applications and services within a single-source provider. Our competitive advantages include unmatched experience, unique client and deal-specific strategies, state-of-the-art flexible technologies, expert insight and hands-on management of the entire process. These allow us to surpass client expectations and goals. We work ahead of the solicitation to identify potential problems and report our findings and conclusions to management well in advance of campaign commencement. Our pre-deal analyses assist clients with the formulation of successful action plans to mitigate and manage risk and accurately develop realistic budgets.

Q: Do mutual funds always need a proxy solicitor?
A: No, not always. We can help you make that determination. Whether a proactive solicitation is necessary depends on the nature and scope of the challenge posed. Other issues to consider are the different types of funds (e.g., money market), the different mixes of holders (e.g., registered vs. "Street"-name), proposals, vote requirements and overall timing.

Q: In advance of a proxy solicitation, what information do you need to perform proper due diligence?
A: After signing a confidentiality agreement, we ask clients to provide us with certain relevant information, including, but not limited to: the proposed record, mailing and meeting dates, the types of proposals being considered and the associated vote requirements, the desired timing, along with listings of all funds involved and complete shareholder lists. We typically will report our findings, conclusions and recommendations to our client within 48 hours of our receipt of this information.

Q: How long has King been providing mutual fund proxy solicitation and advisory services?
A: More than 20 years. In that time we have developed a track record of success--having solicited over ten thousand funds and millions of fund shareholders.

Q: Are there other services that King can provide aside from proxy solicitation?
A: Yes, in addition to proxy solicitation services, King also offers printing, mailing and vote tabulation and certification services.