UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
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Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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SPDR® GOLD TRUST
SPONSORED BY WORLD GOLD TRUST SERVICES, LLC
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
Steven J. Glusband, Esq.
Austin D. Keyes, Esq.
Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP
2 Wall Street
New York, New York 10005
(212) 732-3200
glusband@clm.com
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CALL-CENTER Q&A
Q: Why did I receive an e-mail referring to “ SSGA FUNDS - ETF FUNDS 2014 Consent Solicitation of Shareholders” and “participation in an exchange offer for trust-preferred securities”?
A: The e-mail should have referred to your vote on the proposals to amend the Trust Indenture of the SPDR® Gold Trust. We apologize for any confusion this caused and urge you to review the materials and vote accordingly.
Q: Was the email a mistake?
A: The email was authorized to be sent but included some erroneous information. This had no impact on the voting system and enclosed link, however.
Q: Am I required to do anything?
A: Your action is important. You should review the materials and vote via the provided link, if you haven’t already done so.
OR I can take your vote now and a confirmation of your vote will be sent to you.
Q: I voted in response to the original e-mail. Is my vote valid and accurate?
A: Yes, your vote was recorded accurately and is valid.
Q: Was the online voting system wrong?
A: The earlier voting link was correct. If you voted after receiving the email, your vote was recorded accurately and is valid.
Q: Can I check or change my vote?
A: You can use the link to re-record your vote and it will update the system accordingly.
OR I can take your vote now and a confirmation of your vote will be sent to you.