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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LIBERTY ALL-STAR GROWTH FUND, INC.
(name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
ALPS FUND SERVICES, INC.
1290 Broadway, Suite 1100
Denver, Colorado 80203
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Liberty All-Star Growth Fund
Outbound Script
Meeting Date: August 28th, 2014
Toll Free # 1-844-292-8014
Hello, is Mr./Ms. available?
IF YES:
Hi Mr./Ms. , my name is and I am calling on a recorded line on behalf of your investment in the Liberty All-Star Growth Fund. The company sent you proxy materials requesting that you vote your eligible shares prior to the upcoming Annual Shareholder meeting scheduled to be held on August 28th, 2014.
Your Board of Directors has recommended you vote YES on the proposals and we are calling to ask if you would like to vote along with the recommendations of your board.
IF Shareholder NOT AVAILABLE:
Is there a better time to reach Mr./Ms. ? (IF YES) Make note & set up call back time.
IF YES:
Thank you. For the record, would you please state your full name and mailing address?
Again, my name is , a proxy voting specialist on behalf of the Liberty All-Star Growth Fund.
Today’s date is and the time is Eastern Time.
Mr./Ms. , I have recorded your [FOR] vote, in accordance with the Board’s recommendation with respect to the proposals as set forth in the proxy materials you received.
We will be mailing you a written confirmation of your vote within 72 hours.
If you wish to make any changes you may contact us by calling (844) 292-8014 Monday-Friday 9am-6pm EST. Thank you very much for your time and your vote. We hope you have a great day/evening.
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Liberty All-Star Growth Fund
Outbound Script
Meeting Date: August 28th, 2014
Toll Free # 1-844-292-8014
IF Not sure how to vote, you may cast a For ALL vote, a Withhold ALL vote or a For ALL Except vote for the director/trustee proposal and a For vote, an AGAINST vote or an ABSTAIN vote on the remaining proposal.
How would you like to cast your vote on the proposals?
Thank you. For the record, would you please state your full name and mailing address?
Again, my name is , a proxy voting specialist on behalf of the Liberty All-Star Growth Fund.
Today’s date is and the time is Eastern Time.
Mr./Ms. , I have recorded your vote to (repeat vote intention) with respect to the proposals as set forth in the proxy materials you received. We will be mailing you a written confirmation of your vote within 72 hours.
If you wish to make any changes you may contact us by calling (844) 292-8014 Monday-Friday 9am-6pm EST. Thank you very much for your time and your vote. We hope you have a great day/evening.
What I am being asked to vote on?
Proposal 2:
To elect Two Directors of the Fund:
1) John A. Benning 2) Richard C. Rantzow
Proposal 3:
To Approve a New Portfolio Management Agreement among ALPS Advisors, Inc., the Liberty All-Star Growth Fund, Inc., and Sustainable Growth Advisers, LP.
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Liberty All-Star Growth Fund
Outbound Script
Meeting Date: August 28th, 2014
Toll Free # 1-844-292-8014
If materials not received:
I can resend the materials to you. Do you have an email address this can be sent to?
(IF YES: Type email addresses in the notes and read it back phonetically to the shareholder)
(IF NO: Continue with standard script) Can you please verify your mailing address? (Verify entire address, including street name, number, town, state & zip)
Thank you. You should receive these materials shortly. Included in the email will be instructions to inform you of the methods available to you to cast your vote, one of which is to call us back at (844) 292-8014 Monday-Friday 9am-6pm EST.
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Liberty All-Star Growth Fund
Inbound Script
Meeting Date: August 28th, 2014
Toll Free # 1-844-292-8014
Greeting:
Hello, thank you for calling the Liberty All-Star Growth Fund proxy information line. My name is , may I have your name please?
Thank you Mr./Ms. . Are you calling regarding the upcoming Annual Shareholder meeting?
IF YES:
The Board of Directors recommends a vote “FOR” the proposals.
Would you like to vote along with the recommendations of your Board? Thank you. For the record, would you please state your full name and mailing address?
Again, my name is , a proxy voting specialist on behalf of the Liberty All-Star Growth Fund.
Today’s date is and the time is Eastern Time.
Mr./Ms. , I have recorded your [FOR] vote, in accordance with the Board’s recommendation with respect to the proposals as set forth in the proxy materials you received and we will be mailing you a written confirmation of your vote within 72 hours.
If you wish to make any changes you may contact us by calling 1-844-292-8014. Thank you very much for your participation and have a great day/evening.
IF NO:
How may I help you today? (Go to Q&A to answer any questions.)
If a non-proxy related question, respond:
Mr./Ms. . I apologize I do not have access to that information; please feel free to call Liberty Funds directly at 1-800-241-1850.
IF Not sure how to vote, you may cast a For ALL vote, a Withhold ALL voted or a For ALL Except vote for the director/trustee proposal and a For vote, an AGAINST vote or an ABSTAIN vote on the remaining proposal.
How would you like to cast your vote on the proposal?
Thank you. For the record, would you please state your full name and mailing address?
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Liberty All-Star Growth Fund
Inbound Script
Meeting Date: August 28th, 2014
Toll Free # 1-844-292-8014
Again, my name is , a proxy voting specialist on behalf of the Liberty All-Star Growth Fund.
Today’s date is and the time is Eastern Time.
Mr./Ms. , I have recorded your vote to (repeat vote intention) with respect to the proposal as set forth in the proxy materials you received. We will be mailing you a written confirmation of your vote within 72 hours.
If you wish to make any changes you may contact us by calling (844) 292-8014. Thank you very much for your time and your vote. We hope you have a great day/evening.
What I am being asked to vote on?
Proposal 2:
To elect Two Directors of the Fund:
1) John A. Benning 2) Richard C. Rantzow
Proposal 3:
To Approve a New Portfolio Management Agreement among ALPS Advisors, Inc., the Liberty All-Star Growth Fund, Inc., and Sustainable Growth Advisers, LP.
Today’s date is and the time is Eastern Time.
Mr./Ms. , I have recorded your votes and we will be mailing you a written confirmation within 72 hours.
Closing:
Again, my name is , a proxy voting specialist on behalf of the Liberty All-Star Growth Fund.
If you wish to make any changes you may contact us by calling 1-844-292-8014. Thank you very much for your participation and have a great day/evening.
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Liberty All-Star Growth Fund
Inbound Closed, Call In Queue
& End of Campaign Script
Meeting Date: August 28th, 2014
Toll Free # 1-844-292-8014
INBOUND - CLOSED MESSAGE:
“Thank you for calling the BFDS Proxy Line on behalf of the Liberty All-Star Funds. Our offices are now closed. Please call us back during our normal business hours which are, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Eastern Time. Thank you.”
INBOUND - CALL IN QUEUE MESSAGE:
“Thank you for calling the BFDS Proxy Line on behalf of the Liberty All-Star Funds. Our proxy specialists are currently assisting other shareholders. Your call is important to us. Please continue to hold and your call will be answered in the order in which it was received.”
END OF CAMPAIGN MESSAGE:
“Thank you for calling the BFDS Proxy Line on behalf of the Liberty All-Star Funds. The Annual Meeting of Shareholders has been held and as a result, this toll free number is no longer in service for proxy related shareholder calls.
If you have questions about your Liberty All-Star Funds account, please contact your Financial Advisor or call the Liberty Funds directly at 1-800-241-1850. Thank you for investing with the Liberty All-Star Funds.
Liberty All-Star Growth Fund
Answering Machine Script
Meeting Date: August 28th, 2014
Toll Free # 1-844-292-8014
AUTOMATED ANSWERING MACHINE MESSAGE
Hello, we are calling with an important message on behalf of the Liberty All-Star Growth Fund. You should have received proxy materials in the mail concerning the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on August 28th, 2014.
Your participation is very important. To vote over the telephone, call toll-free at 1-844-292-8014 and a proxy voting specialist will assist you with voting your shares. Specialists are available Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm Eastern Time. Voting only takes a few moments and will benefit all shareholders. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.