Krane Shares Trust
07/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/23/2026 09:43
Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (Form DEFA14A)
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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KraneShares Trust
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KraneShares Trust
| Joint Special Meeting of Shareholders |
Inbound Number: 866-206-8043
Meeting Date: August6, 2026
General Inbound Greeting:
Thank you for calling the KraneShares Trust] information line, my name is and this call is being recorded for quality assurance, how may I assist you today?
General Outbound Greeting (Lv. I):
Good day. May I please speak with Mr./Mrs.
Hello Mr./Mrs.
| ● | If “Yes” or positive response: |
| If you’re not able to attend the meeting, I can record your voting instructions by phone... |
| ● | If “No” or negative response: |
| I would be happy to review the meeting agenda and record your vote by phone. [Be prepared to read proposals] |
Adjournment Outbound Greeting (Lv. II):
Good day. May I please speak with Mr./Mrs.
Hello Mr./Mrs.
Capturing Vote & Confirmation Process (Lv. I, Lv. II & Lv. III):
Your board has recommended a vote IN FAVOR. Would you like to vote along with the recommendations of the board?
Would you like to vote all of your accounts accordingly?
Thank you, I am recording your [FOR/AGAINST/ABSTAIN] vote.
| ● | For confirmation purposes, please state your FULL NAME. | |
| → Wait for response |
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KraneShares Trust
| Joint Special Meeting of Shareholders |
| ● | For purposes of written confirmation and vote validation, please verify your FULL ADDRESS, including street, city, state, and zip code. → Wait for response If the shareholder hesitates: I understand. This is required to confirm and validate your vote. Could you please confirm your full address? → Wait for response If the shareholder does not want to provide full details: That’s fine. I can confirm the city, state, and zip code we have on file. (Read the City, state and zip code) → Wait for response Please provide your STREET ADDRESS to complete the verification. → Wait for response If the shareholder still refuses: I understand your concern. However, without confirming the required address information, we’re unable to process and validate your vote. If you decide to continue, please feel free to call us back at our toll-free number. |
Thank you. You will receive a confirmation of your voting instructions within 5 days. If you have any questions, please contact us at the toll-free number listed on the confirmation.
Call Closing:
Mr./Mrs.
Thank you and have a good day.
Near Meeting Date Outbound Greeting (Lv. III): (To be used 10 days before the meeting’s date)
Good day. May I please speak with Mr./Mrs.
Hello Mr./Mrs.
Our records indicate that you have yet to register a vote for your position. Due to the lack of time between now and the meeting date, the Board has given authorization to register the Shareholder’s vote by phone.
NOTE: Jump to “Capturing Vote & Confirmation Process” Part of the script.
Miscellaneous Rebuttals.
If Undecided or Will Vote by Mail/Internet.
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KraneShares Trust
| Joint Special Meeting of Shareholders |
When you have a moment, please review the proxy material and contact us with any questions you may have. At that time, we can record your voting instructions by phone. Please contact us at 866-206-8043 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 10:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday and from 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM Saturday and Sunday.
If Has Voted:
Currently your vote is not recorded in our system. To ensure that your votes are counted at the meeting I can reconfirm them for you over the phone. Would you like to reconfirm your In Favor vote, along with the recommendations of your board?
NOTE: If the shareholder does not wish to reconfirm his vote, close the call business as usual.
Voice Mail Script:
Hello, my name is and this message is for Mr./Mrs.
At this point your shares have not been voted for the upcoming meeting. Please contact us at 866-206-8043 between the hours of 9:00 am and 10:00 pm, Eastern Time Monday through Friday to review the meeting agenda and record your voting instructions.
Thank you and have a great day.
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