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SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
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COMMISSION ONLY (AS PERMITTED BY
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[_] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240.14a-11(c) or Section 240.14a-12
Wasatch Advisors Fund, Inc.
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or Item 22(a)(2) of Schedule 14A.
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14a-6(i)(3).
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WASATCH ADVISORS FUNDS, INC.
68 South Main Street, Suite 400
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 26, 1996
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the annual meeting of shareholders of the
Aggressive Equity Fund, Growth Fund, Income Fund, Mid-Cap Fund and Micro-Cap
Fund (the "Funds") series of Wasatch Advisors Funds, Inc. (the "Company"), will
be held at 12:00 noon, Mountain Time, on Friday, January 26, 1996, at 68 South
Main Street, Suite 400, Salt Lake City, Utah. The purposes of the meeting are
as follows:
1. To elect a Board of Directors of the Company.
2. To ratify or reject the selection of Arthur Andersen LLP as
independent public accountants for the Company for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 1996.
3. To approve or disapprove an amendment to the Company's Articles of
Incorporation to change the name of the Company to "Wasatch Funds,
Inc."
4. To transact such other business as may properly come before the
meeting.
Shareholders of record on December 8, 1995, are the only persons entitled
to notice of and to vote at the meeting.
Your attention is directed to the attached Proxy Statement. You will
receive a proxy for each of the Funds in which the Company's records indicate
you owned shares as of December 8, 1995. WHETHER OR NOT YOU EXPECT TO BE PRESENT
AT THE UPCOMING MEETING, PLEASE FILL IN, SIGN, DATE, AND MAIL THE ENCLOSED PROXY
AS PROMPTLY AS POSSIBLE IN ORDER TO SAVE THE COMPANY FURTHER SOLICITATION
EXPENSE. No postage necessary if mailed in the United States.
Samuel S. Stewart, Jr., President
Dated: December 18, 1995
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PROXY STATEMENT
WASATCH ADVISORS FUNDS, INC.
68 South Main Street, Suite 400
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS--JANUARY 26, 1996
The enclosed proxy is solicited by the Board of Directors of Wasatch
Advisors Funds, Inc. (the "Company") in connection with the annual meeting of
shareholders of the Company to be held January 26, 1996, and any adjournments
thereof. The shares of capital stock of the Company are issued in five series
designated Aggressive Equity Fund, Growth Fund, Income Fund, Mid-Cap Fund and
Micro-Cap Fund (individually a "Fund" and collectively the "Funds"). The costs
of solicitation, including the cost of preparing and mailing the Notice of
Meeting and this Proxy Statement, will be allocated among the Funds, and it is
expected that such mailing will take place on or about December 18, 1995.
Representatives of Wasatch Advisors, Inc. (the "Adviser"), the investment
adviser and manager of the Company, may solicit proxies on behalf of the
management of the Company by means of mail, telephone or personal calls and will
be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses. The total amount estimated to be spent
for this proxy solicitation is approximately $100,000. In addition to
solicitations by mail, some of the officers and employees of the Company and the
Adviser, without extra remuneration, may conduct additional solicitations by
telephone, telegraph and personal interviews. The address of the Adviser is that
of the Company as provided above.
A proxy may be revoked before the meeting by giving written notice of
revocation in person or by mail to the Company or at the meeting prior to
voting. In instances where choices are specified by the shareholders in the
proxy, those proxies will be voted or the vote will be withheld in accordance
with the shareholder's choice. Unless revoked, properly executed proxies in
which choices are not specified by the shareholders will be voted "for" each
item for which no choice is specified, in accordance with the recommendation of
the Board of Directors. With regard to the election of directors, votes may be
cast in favor or withheld; votes that are withheld will be excluded entirely
from the vote and will have no effect. Abstentions may be specified on all
proposals other than the election of directors and abstentions (including broker
non-votes, if any) will be counted as present for purposes of determining
whether a quorum of shares is present at the meeting with respect to the item on
which the abstention is noted but will not be counted as a vote "for" or
"against" such item. Under the Rules of the New York Stock Exchange, each of
the proposals being considered at the meeting is considered a "discretionary"
proposal, which means that brokers who hold Fund shares in street name for
customers are authorized to vote on such proposal on behalf of their customers
with or without specific voting instructions from such customers. Should any
other matters come before the meeting, it is the intention of the persons named
as proxies in the enclosed proxy to act upon them according to their best
judgment.
In the event that sufficient proxy votes in favor of the proposals set
forth herein are not received by January 26, 1996, the persons named as proxies
may propose one or more adjournments of the meeting to permit further
solicitation of proxies. Such adjournment will require the affirmative vote of
the holders of a majority of the shares present in person or by proxy at the
meeting. The persons named as proxies will vote in favor of such adjournments
if they are instructed by more than a majority of the shares represented in
person or by proxy to vote for the proposal requiring adjournment.
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Only shareholders of record on December 8, 1995 may vote at the meeting or
any adjournments thereof. As of that date, there were issued and outstanding
the following number of common shares, $.001 par value, for each of the Funds:
Aggressive Equity Fund -- 12,109,388 shares; Growth Fund -- 3,792,966 shares;
Income Fund -- 449,581 shares; Mid-Cap Fund -- 6,774,395 shares; and Micro-Cap
Fund -- 14,314,832 shares.
Common shares represent the only class of securities of the Company; each
Fund's shareholders are issued a separate series of such common stock. Each
shareholder is entitled to one vote for each share held. None of the matters to
be presented at the meeting will entitle any shareholder to appraisal rights.
THE COMPANY'S ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1995,
INCLUDING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, WAS PREVIOUSLY MAILED TO SHAREHOLDERS. IF YOU
HAVE NOT RECEIVED A REPORT OR WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE ANOTHER COPY, PLEASE CONTACT
THE FUND AT 68 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUITE 400, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84101, OR CALL
800-551-1700 AND ONE WILL BE SENT, WITHOUT CHARGE, BY FIRST-CLASS MAIL WITHIN
THREE BUSINESS DAYS.
To the knowledge of Fund management, no persons were the beneficial owners
of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of any of the Funds (except Income
Fund) as of October 31, 1995. The beneficial owners of more than 5% of the
outstanding shares of Income Fund as of October 31, 1995 were: Firstar Trust
Co., Custodian for Ray R. Christensen IRA Rollover, 175 S. West Temple, #510,
Salt Lake City, UT 84101, 66,938 shares (15%) and Firstar Trust Co., Custodian
for Dr. Jaime Mosquera IRA, 800 Pralle Lane, St. Charles, MO 63303, 33,505
shares (7%).
PROPOSAL ONE
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
It is intended that the enclosed proxy will be voted for the election of
the five persons named below as Directors of the Company unless such authority
has been withheld in the proxy. The term of office of each person elected will
be until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until his or her successor
is duly elected and qualified. Pertinent information regarding each nominee
for the past five years is set forth following his name below. Each nominee has
served as a Director of the Company since 1986.
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NAME AGE PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION AND BUSINESS EXPERIENCE DURING PAST 5 YEARS
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Samuel S. Stewart, Jr.* 53 President and Director of the Company; President, Chairman of the
Board and Director of Research for the Adviser since 1975; Professor
of Finance at the University of Utah since 1974.
Roy S. Jespersen* 52 Vice President and Director of the Company; Vice President and
Portfolio Manager for the Adviser since 1983.
Jeffrey S. Cardon* 38 Vice President and Director of the Company; Vice President and
Director of the Adviser since 1985; Security Analyst for the
Adviser since 1980.
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NAME AGE PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION AND BUSINESS EXPERIENCE DURING PAST 5 YEARS
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James U. Jensen 51 Director of the Company; Vice President of Corporate Development
and Legal Affairs, NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; previously
Chairman and a partner at Woodbury, Jensen, Kesler & Swinton,
P.C. from 1986 to 1991.
William R. Swinyard 55 Director of the Company; Professor of Business Management,
Brigham Young University since 1985; Vice President for Struman
and Associates, Inc., a management consulting firm, since 1983.
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*Denotes Directors who are "interested persons" of the Company, as defined by
the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"). Mr. Stewart,
Mr. Jespersen and Mr. Cardon are each deemed an interested person of the Company
because of their positions with the Adviser.
Except as indicated above, the Directors of the Company are not directors
of any other "reporting companies." As of October 31, 1995, each Director
individually and the officers and Directors of the Company as a group
beneficially owned less than 1% of the outstanding shares of each Fund (includes
shares owned beneficially directly and indirectly, including shares, if any,
owned by members of their families). None of the Company's officers or
Directors has a family relationship with any other officer or Director.
For the fiscal year ended September 30, 1995, there were four meetings of
the Board of Directors. All Directors attended at least 75% of all meetings of
the Board of Directors. The Company does not have standing audit, nominating or
compensation committees.
No compensation is paid by the Company to any Director who is an officer or
employee of the Adviser. Each Director not affiliated with the Adviser was paid
an annual retainer of $2,000 plus $400 per meeting attended for the fiscal year
ended September 30, 1995. During fiscal 1996, the Directors will be paid an
annual retainer of $4,400 plus $400 per meeting attended. The following table
sets forth the aggregate compensation received from each Fund as well as the
total compensation received from the Company by each Director not affiliated
with the Adviser during the fiscal year ended September 30, 1995. Directors who
are officers or employees of the Adviser or any of its affiliates did not
receive any such compensation and are not included in the table.
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Mr. Jensen Mr. Swinyard
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Aggregate Compensation from the Funds:
Aggressive Equity Fund $1,969 $1,969
Growth Fund $ 521 $ 521
Mid-Cap Fund $ 707 $ 707
Income Fund $ 321 $ 321
Micro-Cap Fund $ 82 $ 82
Pension or Retirement Benefits
Accrued as Part of Fund Expense: None None
Estimated Annual Benefits Upon
Retirement: None None
Total Compensation from the Company: $3,600 $3,600
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The Board of Directors recommends that the shareholders of the Company vote
in favor of the foregoing nominees to serve as Directors of the Company. A
plurality of the shares of the Company represented at the meeting, provided at
least a quorum (25% of the outstanding shares) is represented in person or by
proxy, is sufficient for the election of the above nominees to the Board of
Directors. Unless otherwise instructed, the proxies will vote for the above
five nominees. In the event any of the above nominees are not candidates for
election at the meeting, the proxies will vote for such other persons as the
Board of Directors may designate. Nothing currently indicates that such a
situation will arise.
PROPOSAL TWO
RATIFICATION OR REJECTION OF
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
The 1940 Act provides that every registered investment company shall be
audited at least once each year by independent public accountants selected by a
majority of the directors of the investment company who are not interested
persons of the investment company or its investment adviser. The 1940 Act
requires that the selection be submitted for ratification or rejection by the
shareholders at their next annual meeting following the selection.
The Directors, including a majority who are not interested persons of the
Adviser or the Company, have selected Arthur Anderson LLP to be the Company's
independent public accountants for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1996.
Arthur Anderson LLP has no direct or material indirect financial interest in the
Company or in the Adviser, other than receipt of fees for services to the
Company. Arthur Andersen LLP has been the independent public accountants for
the Company since January 1993. Representatives of Arthur Anderson LLP are not
expected to be present at the meeting.
The Board of Directors recommends that the shareholders of the Company vote
in favor of the ratification of the selection of Arthur Andersen LLP as the
independent public accountants for the Company. If a quorum (25% of the
outstanding shares) is represented in person or by proxy, the ratification of
the selection of the independent public accountants will be approved if the
votes cast favoring the action exceed the votes cast opposing the action.
Unless otherwise instructed, the proxies will vote for the ratification of the
selection of Arthur Andersen LLP as the Company's independent public
accountants.
PROPOSAL THREE
APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL OF AMENDMENT
TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE COMPANY
TO CHANGE THE COMPANY'S NAME
On December 8, 1995, the Board of Directors of the Company approved and
recommended that shareholders of the Company approve an amendment to the
Company's Articles of Incorporation to change the name of the Company from
"Wasatch Advisors Funds, Inc." to "Wasatch Funds, Inc." The name change is being
proposed to simplify the Funds' name and to be consistent with the names of
other mutual fund groups which generally do not use the word "Advisor" in the
name of their mutual funds.
The Board of Directors recommends that the shareholders of the Company vote
in favor of the proposal to change the name of the Company. Approval of the
proposed amendment to the Company's Articles of Incorporation requires the
favorable vote of a majority of the shares of the Company entitled to vote,
represented in person or by proxy. The proposed amendment to the Company's
Articles of Incorporation, if adopted, will become effective when Articles of
Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation containing the proposed amendment are
filed with the Utah Secretary of State. It is anticipated that such filing will
take place as soon as practicable following the Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Certain information about the executive officers of the Company is set
forth below. Unless otherwise indicated, all positions have been held more than
five years.
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POSITION AND TERM OF OFFICE WITH THE COMPANY AND
NAME AGE BUSINESS EXPERIENCE DURING THE PAST FIVE YEARS
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Samuel S. Stewart, Jr. 53 President and Director of the Company; see additional information in
Proposal One.
Roy S. Jespersen 52 Vice President and Director of the Company; see additional information
in Proposal One.
Jeffrey S. Cardon 38 Vice President and Director of the Company; see additional information in
Proposal One.
Heidi Preuss 34 Secretary and Treasurer of the Company since 1990; Controller and
Administration Manager for the Adviser.
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SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS
No proposals were received from shareholders this year. Any proposal by a
shareholder to be considered for presentation at the next Annual Meeting must be
received at the Company's offices, 68 South Main Street, Suite 400, Salt Lake
City, Utah 84101, no later than August 15, 1996.
Samuel S. Stewart, Jr., President
Dated: December 18, 1995
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WASATCH ADVISORS FUNDS, INC.
GROWTH FUND
THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF MANAGEMENT
The undersigned appoints Samuel S. Stewart, Jr. and Heidi Preuss, and each
of them, with power to act without the other and with the right of substitution
in each, the proxies of the undersigned to vote all shares of the Growth Fund, a
series of Wasatch Advisors Funds, Inc. (the "Company") held by the undersigned
at the annual meeting of shareholders of the Company to be held on January 26,
1996, and at any adjournments thereof, with all the powers the undersigned would
possess if present in person. All previous proxies given with respect to the
meeting are revoked.
THE PROXIES ARE INSTRUCTED:
1. To vote:
______FOR all nominees listed below (except as marked to the
contrary below)
______WITHHOLD AUTHORITY to vote for all nominees listed below
NOMINEES: Samuel S. Stewart, Jr., Roy S. Jespersen, Jeffrey S. Cardon,
James U. Jensen and William R. Swinyard (Instruction: To withhold
authority to vote for any individual nominee, write that nominee's name on
the space provided below.)
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2. To vote FOR _______ AGAINST _______ ABSTAIN _______ the ratification of
the selection of Arthur Andersen LLP as independent public accountants for
the Company.
3. To vote FOR _______ AGAINST _______ ABSTAIN ________ the approval of an
amendment to the Company's Articles of Incorporation to change the name of
the Company to "Wasatch Funds, Inc."
In their discretion, the proxies hereunder are authorized to vote on any other
matters that come before the meeting.
THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED AS INSTRUCTED ON THE ABOVE MATTERS. IT IS
UNDERSTOOD THAT, IF NO CHOICE IS SPECIFIED, THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED "FOR" ALL
ITEMS. UPON ALL OTHER MATTERS THE PROXIES SHALL VOTE AS THEY DEEM IN THE BEST
INTERESTS OF THE FUND. RECEIPT OF NOTICE OF MEETING AND PROXY STATEMENT IS
ACKNOWLEDGED BY YOUR EXECUTION OF THIS PROXY. SIGN, DATE, AND RETURN IN THE
ADDRESSED ENVELOPE-NO POSTAGE REQUIRED. PLEASE MAIL PROMPTLY TO SAVE THE FUND
FURTHER SOLICITATION EXPENSE.
Dated:______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
IMPORTANT: Please date and sign this
proxy. If the stock is held jointly,
signature should include both names.
Executors, administrators, trustees,
guardians, and others signing in a
representative capacity should give
their full title as such.
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WASATCH ADVISORS FUNDS, INC.
INCOME FUND
THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF MANAGEMENT
The undersigned appoints Samuel S. Stewart, Jr. and Heidi Preuss, and each
of them, with power to act without the other and with the right of substitution
in each, the proxies of the undersigned to vote all shares of the Income Fund, a
series of Wasatch Advisors Funds, Inc. (the "Company") held by the undersigned
at the annual meeting of shareholders of the Company to be held on January 26,
1996, and at any adjournments thereof, with all the powers the undersigned would
possess if present in person. All previous proxies given with respect to the
meeting are revoked.
THE PROXIES ARE INSTRUCTED:
1. To vote:
______FOR all nominees listed below (except as marked to the
contrary below)
______WITHHOLD AUTHORITY to vote for all nominees listed below
NOMINEES: Samuel S. Stewart, Jr., Roy S. Jespersen, Jeffrey S. Cardon,
James U. Jensen and William R. Swinyard (Instruction: To withhold authority
to vote for any individual nominee, write that nominee's name on the space
provided below.)
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2. To vote FOR _______ AGAINST _______ ABSTAIN _______ the ratification of
the selection of Arthur Andersen LLP as independent public accountants
for the Company.
3. To vote FOR _______ AGAINST _______ ABSTAIN ________ the approval of an
amendment to the Company's Articles of Incorporation to change the name of
the Company to "Wasatch Funds, Inc."
In their discretion, the proxies hereunder are authorized to vote on any other
matters that come before the meeting.
THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED AS INSTRUCTED ON THE ABOVE MATTERS. IT IS
UNDERSTOOD THAT, IF NO CHOICE IS SPECIFIED, THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED "FOR" ALL
ITEMS. UPON ALL OTHER MATTERS THE PROXIES SHALL VOTE AS THEY DEEM IN THE BEST
INTERESTS OF THE FUND. RECEIPT OF NOTICE OF MEETING AND PROXY STATEMENT IS
ACKNOWLEDGED BY YOUR EXECUTION OF THIS PROXY. SIGN, DATE, AND RETURN IN THE
ADDRESSED ENVELOPE-NO POSTAGE REQUIRED. PLEASE MAIL PROMPTLY TO SAVE THE FUND
FURTHER SOLICITATION EXPENSE.
Dated:______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
IMPORTANT: Please date and sign this
proxy. If the stock is held jointly,
signature should include both names.
Executors, administrators, trustees,
guardians, and others signing in a
representative capacity should give
their full title as such.
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WASATCH ADVISORS FUNDS, INC.
MID-CAP FUND
THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF MANAGEMENT
The undersigned appoints Samuel S. Stewart, Jr. and Heidi Preuss, and each
of them, with power to act without the other and with the right of substitution
in each, the proxies of the undersigned to vote all shares of the Mid-Cap Fund,
a series of Wasatch Advisors Funds, Inc. (the "Company") held by the undersigned
at the annual meeting of shareholders of the Company to be held on January 26,
1996, and at any adjournments thereof, with all the powers the undersigned would
possess if present in person. All previous proxies given with respect to the
meeting are revoked.
THE PROXIES ARE INSTRUCTED:
1. To vote:
______FOR all nominees listed below (except as marked to the
contrary below)
______WITHHOLD AUTHORITY to vote for all nominees listed below
NOMINEES: Samuel S. Stewart, Jr., Roy S. Jespersen, Jeffrey S. Cardon,
James U. Jensen and William R. Swinyard (Instruction:To withhold
authority to vote for any individual nominee, write that nominee's name on
the space provided below.)
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2. To vote FOR _______ AGAINST _______ ABSTAIN _______ the ratification of
the selection of Arthur Andersen LLP as independent public accountants for
the Company.
3. To vote FOR _______ AGAINST _______ ABSTAIN ________ the approval of an
amendment to the Company's Articles of Incorporation to change the name of
the Company to "Wasatch Funds, Inc."
In their discretion, the proxies hereunder are authorized to vote on any other
matters that come before the meeting.
THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED AS INSTRUCTED ON THE ABOVE MATTERS. IT IS
UNDERSTOOD THAT, IF NO CHOICE IS SPECIFIED, THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED "FOR" ALL
ITEMS. UPON ALL OTHER MATTERS THE PROXIES SHALL VOTE AS THEY DEEM IN THE BEST
INTERESTS OF THE FUND. RECEIPT OF NOTICE OF MEETING AND PROXY STATEMENT IS
ACKNOWLEDGED BY YOUR EXECUTION OF THIS PROXY. SIGN, DATE, AND RETURN IN THE
ADDRESSED ENVELOPE-NO POSTAGE REQUIRED. PLEASE MAIL PROMPTLY TO SAVE THE FUND
FURTHER SOLICITATION EXPENSE.
Dated:______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
IMPORTANT: Please date and sign this
proxy. If the stock is held jointly,
signature should include both names.
Executors, administrators, trustees,
guardians, and others signing in a
representative capacity should give
their full title as such.
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WASATCH ADVISORS FUNDS, INC.
AGGRESSIVE EQUITY FUND
THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF MANAGEMENT
The undersigned appoints Samuel S. Stewart, Jr. and Heidi Preuss, and each
of them, with power to act without the other and with the right of substitution
in each, the proxies of the undersigned to vote all shares of the Aggressive
Equity Fund, a series of Wasatch Advisors Funds, Inc. (the "Company") held by
the undersigned at the annual meeting of shareholders of the Company to be held
on January 26, 1996, and at any adjournments thereof, with all the powers the
undersigned would possess if present in person. All previous proxies given with
respect to the meeting are revoked.
THE PROXIES ARE INSTRUCTED:
1. To vote:
______FOR all nominees listed below (except as marked to the
contrary below)
______WITHHOLD AUTHORITY to vote for all nominees listed below
NOMINEES: Samuel S. Stewart, Jr., Roy S. Jespersen, Jeffrey S. Cardon,
James U. Jensen and William R. Swinyard (Instruction: To withhold
authority to vote for any individual nominee, write that nominee's name on
the space provided below.)
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2. To vote FOR _______ AGAINST _______ ABSTAIN _______ the ratification of
the selection of Arthur Andersen LLP as independent public accountants for
the Company.
3. To vote FOR _______ AGAINST _______ ABSTAIN ________ the approval of an
amendment to the Company's Articles of Incorporation to change the name of
the Company to "Wasatch Funds, Inc."
In their discretion, the proxies hereunder are authorized to vote on any other
matters that come before the meeting.
THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED AS INSTRUCTED ON THE ABOVE MATTERS. IT IS
UNDERSTOOD THAT, IF NO CHOICE IS SPECIFIED, THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED "FOR" ALL
ITEMS. UPON ALL OTHER MATTERS THE PROXIES SHALL VOTE AS THEY DEEM IN THE BEST
INTERESTS OF THE FUND. RECEIPT OF NOTICE OF MEETING AND PROXY STATEMENT IS
ACKNOWLEDGED BY YOUR EXECUTION OF THIS PROXY. SIGN, DATE, AND RETURN IN THE
ADDRESSED ENVELOPE-NO POSTAGE REQUIRED. PLEASE MAIL PROMPTLY TO SAVE THE FUND
FURTHER SOLICITATION EXPENSE.
Dated:______________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
IMPORTANT: Please date and sign this proxy.
If the stock is held jointly, signature
should include both names. Executors,
administrators, trustees, guardians, and
others signing in a representative capacity
should give their full title as such.
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WASATCH ADVISORS FUNDS, INC.
MICRO-CAP FUND
THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF MANAGEMENT
The undersigned appoints Samuel S. Stewart, Jr. and Heidi Preuss, and each
of them, with power to act without the other and with the right of substitution
in each, the proxies of the undersigned to vote all shares of the Micro-Cap
Fund, a series of Wasatch Advisors Funds, Inc. (the "Company") held by the
undersigned at the annual meeting of shareholders of the Company to be held on
January 26, 1996, and at any adjournments thereof, with all the powers the
undersigned would possess if present in person. All previous proxies given with
respect to the meeting are revoked.
THE PROXIES ARE INSTRUCTED:
1. To vote:
______FOR all nominees listed below (except as marked to the
contrary below)
______WITHHOLD AUTHORITY to vote for all nominees listed below
NOMINEES: Samuel S. Stewart, Jr., Roy S. Jespersen, Jeffrey S. Cardon,
James U. Jensen and William R. Swinyard (Instruction: To withhold
authority to vote for any individual nominee, write that nominee's name on
the space provided below.)
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2. To vote FOR _______ AGAINST _______ ABSTAIN _______ the ratification of
the selection of Arthur Andersen LLP as independent public accountants for
the Company.
3. To vote FOR _______ AGAINST _______ ABSTAIN ________ the approval of an
amendment to the Company's Articles of Incorporation to change the name of
the Company to "Wasatch Funds, Inc."
In their discretion, the proxies hereunder are authorized to vote on any other
matters that come before the meeting.
THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED AS INSTRUCTED ON THE ABOVE MATTERS. IT IS
UNDERSTOOD THAT, IF NO CHOICE IS SPECIFIED, THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED "FOR" ALL
ITEMS. UPON ALL OTHER MATTERS THE PROXIES SHALL VOTE AS THEY DEEM IN THE BEST
INTERESTS OF THE FUND. RECEIPT OF NOTICE OF MEETING AND PROXY STATEMENT IS
ACKNOWLEDGED BY YOUR EXECUTION OF THIS PROXY. SIGN, DATE, AND RETURN IN THE
ADDRESSED ENVELOPE-NO POSTAGE REQUIRED. PLEASE MAIL PROMPTLY TO SAVE THE FUND
FURTHER SOLICITATION EXPENSE.
Dated:______________________________________
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IMPORTANT: Please date and sign this proxy.
If the stock is held jointly, signature
should include both names. Executors,
administrators, trustees, guardians, and
others signing in a representative capacity
should give their full title as such.
