SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Filed by the Registrant [X]
Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ]
Check the appropriate box:
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[ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement
[ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
[ ] Definitive Proxy Statement
[ ] Definitive Additional Materials
[X] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Sec. 240.14a-11(c) or Sec. 240.14a-12
Fidelity Advisor Series III
Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):
[X] No fee required.
[ ] Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11.
(1) Title of each class of securities to which
transaction applies:
(2) Aggregate number of securities to which
transaction applies:
(3) Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction
computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11:
(4) Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction:
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[ ] Fee paid previously with preliminary materials.
[ ] Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a) (2)
and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the
previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of
its filing.
(1) Amount Previously Paid:
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(4) Date Filed:
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2ND REQUEST
URGENT PROXY INFORMATION...
PLEASE CAST YOUR VOTE NOW!
Dear Fidelity Advisor Funds Shareholder:
Several weeks ago, we mailed you proxy information so that you could
vote on important proposals that affect your fund(s). This
information described each proposal and asked for your vote on all of
the issues. It has been called to our attention that we have not yet
received your ballot.
I AM WRITING TO REMIND YOU THAT YOUR PARTICIPATION IS EXTREMELY
IMPORTANT. The shareholder meeting cannot be held until we receive a
majority of the votes. Your vote affects the quorum, and your prompt
attention to this request will save the cost of further solicitations.
You may cast your vote for, against, or to abstain on the proposals by
completing the proxy card and returning it in the envelope provided.
Remember, this is an opportunity to voice your opinion on matters
concerning your fund(s). IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU TAKE PART IN THE
VOTING PROCESS NO MATTER HOW MANY OR HOW FEW SHARES YOU OWN.
To cast your ballot, simply record your vote on the enclosed proxy
card. Be sure to sign the card before mailing it in the postage paid
envelope provided. You also have the option of voting your shares over
the telephone by calling the toll-free number printed in the top left
corner of the voting instruction form.
REMEMBER, VOTING IS QUICK AND EASY. EVERYTHING YOU NEED IS ENCLOSED.
If you have already voted, thank you for your prompt response. If you
have any further questions, please contact your financial advisor.
Thank you. We appreciate your immediate attention.
Sincerely,
Edward C. Johnson 3d
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
ADP-PXL-0398
2ND REQUEST
URGENT PROXY INFORMATION...
PLEASE CAST YOUR VOTE NOW!
Dear Fidelity Advisor Funds Shareholder:
Several weeks ago, we mailed you proxy information so that you could
vote on important proposals that affect your fund(s). This
information described each proposal and asked for your vote on all of
the issues. It has been called to our attention that we have not yet
received your ballot.
I AM WRITING TO REMIND YOU THAT YOUR PARTICIPATION IS EXTREMELY
IMPORTANT. The shareholder meeting cannot be held until we receive a
majority of the votes. Your vote affects the quorum, and your prompt
attention to this request will save the cost of further solicitations.
You may cast your vote for, against, or to abstain on the proposals by
completing the proxy card and returning it in the envelope provided.
Remember, this is an opportunity to voice your opinion on matters
concerning your fund(s). IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU TAKE PART IN THE
VOTING PROCESS NO MATTER HOW MANY OR HOW FEW SHARES YOU OWN.
To cast your ballot, simply record your vote on the enclosed proxy
card.
Vote by Mail:
You can mail your signed proxy card in the postage paid envelope
provided. Be sure to sign the card before mailing it in the postage
paid envelope provided.
Vote by Fax:
Fax the front and back of your SIGNED proxy card to our proxy
tabulator at 1-888-451-8683.
REMEMBER, VOTING IS QUICK AND EASY. EVERYTHING YOU NEED IS ENCLOSED.
If you have already voted, thank you for your prompt response. If you
have any further questions, please call Fidelity Client Services at
800-843-3001.
Thank you. We appreciate your immediate attention.
Sincerely,
Edward C. Johnson 3d
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
