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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION |
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Washington, D.C. 20549 |
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SCHEDULE 14A |
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Proxy
Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of |
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Filed by the Registrant x |
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Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o |
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Check the appropriate box: |
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Preliminary Proxy Statement |
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Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) |
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Definitive Proxy Statement |
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Definitive Additional Materials |
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Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12 |
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LIBERTY ALL-STAR EQUITY FUND |
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(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) |
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ALPS FUND SERVICES, INC. Attn: Tane Tyler 1290 Broadway, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80203 |
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(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant) |
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Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box): |
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No fee required. |
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Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11. |
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Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies: |
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Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies: |
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Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined): |
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Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction: |
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Fee paid previously with preliminary materials. |
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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. |
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Amount Previously Paid: |
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Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.: |
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Filing Party: |
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LIBERTY ALL-STAR® EQUITY FUND |
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1290 BROADWAY, SUITE 1100 |
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DENVER, COLORADO 80203 |
April 16, 2010
Dear Shareholder:
Recently we sent you proxy material regarding the Annual Meeting of Shareholders for the Liberty All-Star® Equity Fund to take place on Thursday, April 29, 2010. Our records indicate that we have not received your vote for the matters set forth on the accompanying proxy card. We urge you to act promptly in order to allow us to obtain a sufficient number of votes to hold the Meeting as scheduled and avoid the additional time and cost required to adjourn the Meeting.
As one of our larger shareholders, it is very important that your vote be received before the Meeting on April 29th. We request that you please take a moment now and cast your vote so that your shares may be represented.
We thank you for taking the time to carefully consider the proposals, and appreciate your vote and continued support for the Liberty All-Star Equity Fund.
VOTING ONLY TAKES A MINUTE! Another copy of your ballot(s) has been enclosed for your convenience. Should you have any questions regarding the meeting agendas please call the toll-free proxy information number 1-800-499-7619 Extension 612. The following voting options have been established so that you may easily cast your vote:
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Vote by Touch-tone Phone. You may cast your vote anytime by calling the toll-free number found on the enclosed proxy card(s). |
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Vote via the Internet. You may cast your vote using the Internet by logging onto www.proxyonline.com and enter your control number found on the enclosed proxy card. |
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Vote by Mail. You may cast your vote by signing, dating and mailing the enclosed proxy card in the postage-prepaid return envelope provided. |
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Again, please do not hesitate to call toll-free 1-800-499-7619 if you have any questions regarding this matter. If you have voted since the mailing of this letter, we apologize for the follow-up mailing and thank you for your participation.
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!
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LIBERTY ALL-STAR® EQUITY FUND |
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1290 BROADWAY, SUITE 1100 |
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DENVER, COLORADO 80203 |
April 16, 2010
Dear Shareholder:
Recently we sent you proxy material regarding the Annual Meeting of Shareholders for the Liberty All-Star® Equity Fund to take place on Thursday, April 29, 2010. Our records indicate that we have not received your vote for the matters set forth on the accompanying proxy card. We urge you to act promptly in order to allow us to obtain a sufficient number of votes to hold the Meeting as scheduled and avoid the additional time and cost required to adjourn the Meeting.
As one of our larger shareholders, it is very important that your vote be received before the Meeting on April 29th. We request that you please take a moment now and cast your vote so that your shares may be represented.
We thank you for taking the time to carefully consider the proposals, and appreciate your vote and continued support for the Liberty All-Star Equity Fund.
VOTING ONLY TAKES A MINUTE! Another copy of your ballot(s) has been enclosed for your convenience. Should you have any questions regarding the meeting agendas or to vote your shares by phone, please call the toll-free proxy information number 1-800-499-7619. The following voting options have been established so that you may easily cast your vote:
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Vote by Phone. Simply dial toll-free 1-800-499-7619. Please have your control number found on the enclosed proxy card available at the time of the call. |
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Vote via the Internet. You may cast your vote using the Internet by logging onto www.proxyonline.com and enter your control number found on the enclosed proxy card. |
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Vote by Mail. You may cast your vote by signing, dating and mailing the enclosed proxy card in the postage-prepaid return envelope provided. |
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Again, please do not hesitate to call toll-free 1-800-499-7619 if you have any questions regarding this matter. If you have voted since the mailing of this letter, we apologize for the follow-up mailing and thank you for your participation. As the date of the Meeting gets closer and if we still have not received your proxy, you may receive a call from The Altman Group, the Fund’s proxy solicitor, reminding you to exercise your right to vote.
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!