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SPROTT FOCUS TRUST INC. Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2012

Aug 6, 2012

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Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement

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SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.)

Filed by the Registrant [ ] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] 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 [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240.14a-11(c) or Section 240.14a-12

ROYCE FOCUS TRUST, 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.
1) Title of
each class of securities to which transaction applies:
2) Aggregate
number of securities to which transaction applies:
3) 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):
4) Proposed
maximum aggregate value of transaction:
5) Total fee
paid:
[ ] Fee paid previously
with preliminary materials.
[ ] 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.
1) Amount
Previously Paid:
2) Form, Schedule
or Registration Statement No.:
3) Filing
Party:
4) Date filed:

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* Exercise Your Right to Vote *Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on September 20, 2012.

Royce Focus Trust, Inc.

Meeting Information Meeting Type: Annual For holders as of: July 13, 2012 Date: September 20, 2012 Time: 3:00 PM Location: Royce Focus Trust, Inc. 745 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10151

PROXY TABULATOR
P.O. BOX 9112
FARMINGDALE, NY 11735

| You are receiving this communication because you hold shares
in the above named fund. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these
shares. This communication presents only an overview of
the more complete proxy materials that are available to
you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials
online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy
(see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important
information contained in the proxy materials before voting. |
| --- |
| See the
reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions. |

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—— Before You Vote —— How to Access the Proxy Materials

Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: PROXY STATEMENT How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow → [ XXXX XXXX XXXX ] (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request: 1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL*: [email protected] * If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow → [ XXXX XXXX XXXX ] (located on the following page) in the subject line. Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before September 6, 2012 to facilitate timely delivery.

—— How To Vote —— Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods

Vote In Person: Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares. Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow → [ XXXX XXXX XXXX ] available and follow the instructions. Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.

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Voting Items
The Board of Directors recommends
you vote FOR the following:
1. Election of Directors
Nominees:
01) Charles M. Royce
02) G. Peter O’Brien
2. To transact
such other business as may properly come before the meeting

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Voting Items
The Board of Directors recommends
you vote FOR the following:
1. Election of Directors
Nominees:
01) Charles M. Royce
02) G. Peter O’Brien
03) Stephen L. Isaacs
04) David L. Meister
2. To transact
such other business as may properly come before the meeting

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