AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON AUGUST 13, 1999
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MERRILL LYNCH TECHNOLOGY FUND, INC.
P.O. BOX 9011
PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY 08543-9011
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MERRILL LYNCH TECHNOLOGY FUND, INC.
P.O. Box 9011
Princeton, New Jersey 08543-9011
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NOTICE: YOUR VOTE IS NEEDED
SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
ADJOURNED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 1, 1999
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AUGUST 11, 1999
Dear Stockholder:
The Special Meeting of Stockholders of Merrill Lynch Technology Fund,
Inc. originally scheduled for August 11, 1999, has been adjourned to SEPTEMBER
1, 1999 in order to give Stockholders additional time to vote. Currently, out
of all of Technology Fund Stockholders who have voted, an overwhelming number
have voted in favor of the proposal (over 90%). However, we still need
additional votes to allow the Technology Fund's Board of Directors to
implement the planned reorganization, which they believe is in the best
interest of stockholders. After several attempts to contact you, the Fund's
records indicate that we have not yet received voting instructions from you.
For your convenience, we have established three easy methods by which to
register your vote:
1. BY PHONE: Please call Shareholder Communications Corporation
toll free at 1-800-645-4519. Representatives are
available to take your vote Monday through Friday
between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. and
Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
2. BY FAX: Fax your signed proxy ballot anytime to
1-800-733-1885.
3. BY MAIL: Return your executed proxy in the enclosed postage
paid envelope. Please utilize this option only if
methods 1 and 2 are unavailable, as we may not
receive your executed proxy by September 1, 1999.
If you have any questions regarding the meeting agenda or the execution of
your proxy, please call Shareholder Communications Corporation at
1-800-645-4519.
Thank you for your prompt attention.
REG
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MERRILL LYNCH TECHNOLOGY FUND, INC.
P.O. Box 9011
Princeton, New Jersey 08543-9011
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NOTICE: YOUR VOTE IS NEEDED
SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
ADJOURNED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 1, 1999
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AUGUST 11, 1999
Dear Stockholder:
The Special Meeting of Stockholders of Merrill Lynch Technology Fund,
Inc. originally scheduled for August 11, 1999, has been adjourned to SEPTEMBER
1, 1999 in order to give Stockholders additional time to vote. Currently, out
of all of Technology Fund Stockholders who have voted, an overwhelming number
have voted in favor of the proposal (over 90%). However, we still need
additional votes to allow the Technology Fund's Board of Directors to
implement the planned reorganization, which they believe is in the best
interest of stockholders. After several attempts to contact you, the Fund's
records indicate that we have not yet received voting instructions from you.
For your convenience, we have established three easy methods by which to
register your vote:
1. BY TOUCH-TONE: Please refer to the "800" number printed on your
voting instruction form.
2. BY INTERNET: Visit www.proxyvote.com. Once there, enter the
12-digit control number located on your proxy card.
3. BY MAIL: Return your executed proxy in the enclosed postage
paid envelope. Please utilize this option only if
methods 1 and 2 are unavailable, as we may not
receive your executed proxy by September 1, 1999.
If you have any questions regarding the meeting agenda or the execution of
your proxy, please call Shareholder Communications Corporation at
1-800-645-4519.
Thank you for your prompt attention.
OBO
MERRILL LYNCH TECHNOLOGY FUND, INC.
P.O. Box 9011
Princeton, New Jersey 08543-9011
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NOTICE: YOUR VOTE IS NEEDED
SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
ADJOURNED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 1, 1999
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AUGUST 11, 1999
Dear Stockholder:
The Special Meeting of Stockholders of Merrill Lynch Technology Fund,
Inc. originally scheduled for August 11, 1999, has been adjourned to SEPTEMBER
1, 1999 in order to give Stockholders additional time to vote. Currently, out
of all of Technology Fund Stockholders who have voted, an overwhelming number
have voted in favor of the proposal (over 90%). However, we still need
additional votes to allow the Technology Fund's Board of Directors to
implement the planned reorganization, which they believe is in the best
interest of stockholders. After several attempts to contact you, the Fund's
records indicate that we have not yet received voting instructions from you.
For your convenience, we have established three easy methods by which to
register your vote:
1. BY PHONE: Please call Shareholder Communications Corporation
toll free at 1-800-645-4519. Representatives are
available to take your vote Monday through Friday.
between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. and
Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
2. BY INTERNET: Visit www.proxyvote.com. Once there, enter the
12-digit control number located on your proxy card.
3. BY MAIL: Return your executed proxy in the enclosed postage
paid envelope. Please utilize this option only if
methods 1 and 2 are unavailable, as we may not
receive your executed proxy by September 1, 1999.
If you have any questions regarding the meeting agenda or the execution of
your proxy, please call Shareholder Communications Corporation at
1-800-645-4519.
Thank you for your prompt attention.
NOBO
