Russell Investment Co.

10/19/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/19/2026 09:33

Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (Form DEFA14A)

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

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SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

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Dear Shareholder,

We need your help! You are a significant shareholder in one or more Russell Investment Company Funds, and your proxy vote is critical.

We are asking for your vote on important matters related to your investments in Russell Investment Company Funds. You were recently sent proxy materials for the upcoming Special Meeting of Shareholders on November 24, 2026. If you have not yet cast your vote, please do so today! A copy of your proxy card is enclosed.

The vote includes approving a new investment advisory agreement for the Funds and does not involve a change to any Fund's investment objective, advisory fee rate or total expense ratio. You are also being asked to vote on certain other items, as discussed in the proxy statement. The Funds' Board of Trustees unanimously recommends that you vote "FOR" for each proposal.

For more information, please refer to the proxy statement, which can be found at: https://www.proxy-direct.com/ric-35295. If you have any proxy-related questions, please call 1-888-812-7758 for assistance. Representatives are available from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET, Monday-Friday, or from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET on Saturday.

Your voice is critical in this proxy vote process. Please vote at your earliest convenience to prevent future communications on this matter and ensure that the Funds receive enough votes to act on each proposal.

Thank you for investing with Russell Investments.

Sincerely,

Vernon Barback

President and Chief Executive Officer, Russell Investment Company Funds

There are three convenient ways for you to cast your vote:

Web: Visit the website that is listed on the enclosed proxy card.

Phone: Call the toll-free number that is listed on the enclosed proxy card.

Mail: Mail the proxy card. Please be sure to sign, date, and return the card in the included postage-paid envelope.

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