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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 [ ]
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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
[X] Definitive Additional Materials
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Soliciting Material Pursuant to Sec. 240.14a-11(c) or Sec. 240.14a-12
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Delaware Investments Dividend and Income Fund, Inc.
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):
[ X ] No fee required.
[ ] Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(4) and 0-11.
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[ ] Fee paid previously with preliminary proxy 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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DELAWARE INVESTMENTS DIVIDEND AND INCOME FUND, INC. - SCRIPT
Good (morning, afternoon, evening,) my name is (Full Name).
I am calling on behalf of a current investment with Delaware Investments Dividend and Income Fund, Inc.
May I please speak with Mr./Mrs. (full name)?
Good _____________ Mr./Mrs. ___________, I wanted to confirm that you have received the proxy material for the shareholder meeting scheduled for November 17, 2010.
Have you received the information?
If “Yes” or positive response:
If you’re not able to attend the meeting, I can record your voting instructions by phone.
Your Board of Directors is recommending a vote in favor.
Would you like to vote along with the Board’s Recommendation?
Would you like to vote all of your accounts accordingly? (if multiple accounts)
If “No” or negative response:
Could I please have your home or e-mail address so that I can have the materials delivered to you?
*Confirmation – I am recording your (in favor/against/abstain) vote.
For confirmation purposes:
· Please state your full name. (pause for response)
· According to our records, you reside in (city, state, zip code). (pause)
· To ensure that we have the correct address for the written confirmation, please state your street address. (pause for response)
Thank you. You will receive written confirmation of your voting instructions in 3 to 5 business days. Once you receive your confirmation, if you have any questions, feel free to contact us at the toll free number listed on the confirmation. Mr./Ms. ___________, your vote is important and your time is greatly appreciated. Thank you and have a good (insert appropriate closing).
Rebuttals
If shareholder asks what we mean by “all accounts accordingly”
“This means would you like to vote all of your accounts with Delaware Investments Dividend and Income Fund, Inc. (In favor, against, or abstaining)
If shareholder asks how many accounts he has.
“Currently my system shows ____ accounts, but depending on how the account is registered, additional accounts may not be grouped with your main account.”
ANSWERING MACHINE MESSAGE
Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening. This message is for Mr./Mrs. _________________.
I am calling on behalf of your investment with the Delaware Investments Dividend and Income Fund, Inc.
The special meeting of shareholders is scheduled to take place on November 17, 2010, and your vote has not been registered.
Please contact us at your earliest convenience at 1-877-536-1563, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Eastern time.
Your vote is very important. Thank you and have a Good Day/Evening.