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KEMPER ASIAN GROWTH FUND
KEMPER EUROPE FUND
KEMPER GLOBAL INCOME FUND
KEMPER INTERNATIONAL FUND
SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS
DATED MARCH 1, 1998
CLASS I SHARES
Kemper Asian Growth Fund (the "Asian Fund"), Kemper Europe Fund (the "Europe
Fund"), Kemper Global Income Fund (the "Global Fund") and Kemper International
Fund (the "International Fund") (each a "Fund" and collectively, the "Funds")
currently offer four classes of shares to provide investors with different
purchasing options. These are Class A, Class B and Class C shares, which are
described in the prospectus, and Class I shares, which are described in the
prospectus as supplemented hereby.
Class I shares are available for purchase exclusively by the following
investors: (a) tax-exempt retirement plans of Scudder Kemper Investments, Inc.
("Scudder Kemper") and its affiliates; and (b) the following investment advisory
clients of Scudder Kemper and its investment advisory affiliates that invest at
least $1 million in a Fund: (1) unaffiliated benefit plans (other than
individual retirement accounts and self-directed retirement plans); (2)
unaffiliated banks and insurance companies purchasing for their own accounts;
and (3) endowment funds of unaffiliated non-profit organizations. Class I shares
currently are available for purchase only from Kemper Distributors, Inc.,
principal underwriter for the Funds. Share certificates are not available for
Class I shares.
The primary distinctions among the classes of each Fund's shares lie in their
initial and contingent deferred sales charge schedules and in their ongoing
expenses, including asset-based sales charges in the form of Rule 12b-1
distribution fees. Class I shares are offered at net asset value without an
initial sales charge, a contingent deferred sales charge or a Rule 12b-1
distribution fee. Also, there is no administrative services fee charged to Class
I shares. As a result of the relatively lower expenses for Class I shares, the
level of income dividends per share (as a percentage of net asset value) and,
therefore, the overall investment return, will typically be higher for Class I
shares than for Class A, Class B and Class C shares.
The following information for the Class I shares supplements the "Summary of
Expenses" section of the prospectus.
SUMMARY OF EXPENSES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS I
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<S> <C>
SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTION EXPENSES (APPLICABLE TO BOTH FUNDS)
Maximum Sales Charge on Purchases (as a percentage of
offering price)........................................... None
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends................ None
Redemption Fees............................................. None
Exchange Fee................................................ None
Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of redemption
proceeds)................................................. None
</TABLE>
ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES (as a percentage of average net assets)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ASIAN EUROPE GLOBAL INTERNATIONAL
FUND FUND FUND FUND
----- ------ ------ -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Management Fees............................................. .85% .75% .75% .73%
12b-1 Fees.................................................. None None None None
Other Expenses.............................................. .35% .35% 1.55% .31%
---- ---- ---- ----
Total Operating Expenses.................................... 1.20% 1.10% 2.30% 1.04%
==== ==== ==== ====
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FUND 1 YEAR 3 YEARS 5 YEARS 10 YEARS
EXAMPLE ---- ------ ------- ------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
You would pay the following expenses on a $1,000 investment Asian Fund $12 $38 $ 66 $145
assuming (1) 5% annual return and (2) redemption at the end Europe Fund $11 $35 $ 61 $134
of each time period: Global Fund $23 $72 $123 $264
International Fund $11 $33 $ 57 $127
</TABLE>
The purpose of the preceding table is to assist investors in understanding the
various costs and expenses that an investor in Class I shares of a Fund will
bear directly or indirectly. Since there are no Class I Shares for Asian and
Europe Funds, Other Expenses are estimates. See "Investment Manager and
Underwriter" for more information.
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The Example assumes a 5% annual rate of return pursuant to requirements of the
Securities and Exchange Commission. This hypothetical rate of return is not
intended to be representative of past or future performance of either Fund. THE
EXAMPLE SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED TO BE A REPRESENTATION OF PAST OR FUTURE
EXPENSES. ACTUAL EXPENSES MAY BE GREATER OR LESSER THAN THOSE SHOWN.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
KEMPER GLOBAL INCOME FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 22, 1995
DECEMBER 31, TO
1997 1996 DECEMBER 31, 1995
CLASS I ---- ---- -----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE
Net asset value, beginning of period $8.93 9.05 9.57
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Income from investment operations:
Net investment income .41 .51 .07
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Net realized and unrealized loss (.33) (.02) (.03)
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Total from investment operations .08 .49 .04
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Less dividends:
Distribution from net investment income .47 .61 .56
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Tax return of capital distribution .07 -- --
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Total dividends .54 .61 .56
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Net asset value, end of period $8.47 8.93 9.05
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TOTAL RETURN (NOT ANNUALIZED) .94% 5.81 .43
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RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (ANNUALIZED)
Expenses 2.30% 1.53 .88
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Net investment income 4.58% 5.72 6.40
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</TABLE>
KEMPER INTERNATIONAL FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED JULY 3
OCTOBER 31, TO
1997 1996 OCTOBER 31, 1995
CLASS I ---- ---- ----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE
Net asset value, beginning of period $11.99 10.61 10.09
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Income from investment operations:
Net investment income .07 .10 .04
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Net realized and unrealized gain 1.53 1.48 .48
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Total from investment operations 1.60 1.58 .52
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Less dividends:
Distribution from net investment income .19 .15 --
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Distribution from net realized gain .68 .05 --
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Total dividends .87 .20 --
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Net asset value, end of period $12.72 11.99 10.61
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TOTAL RETURN (NOT ANNUALIZED) 14.19% 15.19 5.15
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RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (ANNUALIZED)
Expenses 1.04% 1.10 .85
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Net investment income .69% .88 1.32
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</TABLE>
No financial information is presented for Class I shares of the Asian and Europe
Funds since no Class I shares have been issued as of the Funds' fiscal year
ends.
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SPECIAL FEATURES
Shareholders of a Fund's Class I shares may exchange their shares for (i) shares
of Zurich Money Funds--Zurich Money Market Fund if the shareholders of Class I
shares have purchased shares because they are participants in tax-exempt
retirement plans of Scudder Kemper and its affiliates and (ii) Class I shares of
any other "Kemper Mutual Fund" listed under "Special Features--Class A
Shares--Combined Purchases" in the prospectus. Conversely, shareholders of
Zurich Money Funds--Zurich Money Market Fund who have purchased shares because
they are participants in tax-exempt retirement plans of Scudder Kemper and its
affiliates may exchange their shares for Class I shares of "Kemper Mutual Funds"
to the extent that they are available through their plan. Exchanges will be made
at the shares relative net asset values. Exchanges are subject to the
limitations set forth in the prospectus under "Special Features--Exchange
Privilege--General."
March 1, 1998
KIF-1I (3/98)
KDI
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Summary 1
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Summary of Expenses 3
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Financial Highlights 4
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Investment Objectives, Policies and Risk 9
Factors
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Investment Manager and Underwriter 22
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Dividends and Taxes 26
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Net Asset Value 28
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Purchase of Shares 29
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Redemption or Repurchase of Shares 35
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Special Features 39
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Performance 42
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Capital Structure 44
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</TABLE>
This combined prospectus contains information about each of the Funds that a
prospective investor should know before investing and should be retained for
future reference. A Statement of Additional Information dated March 1, 1998, has
been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and is incorporated
herein by reference. It is available upon request without charge from the Funds
at the address or telephone number on this cover or the firm from which this
prospectus was received.
THE FUNDS' SHARES ARE NOT DEPOSITS OR OBLIGATIONS OF, OR GUARANTEED OR ENDORSED
BY, ANY BANK, NOR ARE THEY FEDERALLY INSURED BY THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE
CORPORATION, THE FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD OR ANY OTHER AGENCY. INVESTMENT IN A
FUND'S SHARES INVOLVES RISK, INCLUDING THE POSSIBLE LOSS OF PRINCIPAL.
THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION NOR HAS THE SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE
ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A
CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
[KEMPER FUNDS LOGO]
KEMPER ASIAN
GROWTH FUND
KEMPER EUROPE
FUND
KEMPER GLOBAL
INCOME FUND
KEMPER INTERNATIONAL
FUND
PROSPECTUS MARCH 1, 1998
KEMPER ASIAN GROWTH FUND
KEMPER EUROPE FUND
KEMPER GLOBAL INCOME FUND
KEMPER INTERNATIONAL FUND
222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60606
1-800-621-1048
The objective of Kemper Asian Growth Fund is to provide long-term capital
growth. The Fund pursues its objective by investing primarily in the equity
securities of Asian companies.
The objective of Kemper Europe Fund is to provide long-term capital growth. The
Fund pursues its objective by investing primarily in the equity securities of
European companies.
The objective of Kemper Global Income Fund is to provide high current income
consistent with prudent total return asset management. The Fund pursues its
objective by investing primarily in investment grade foreign and domestic fixed
income securities.
The objective of Kemper International Fund is to seek a total return, a
combination of capital growth and income, principally through an internationally
diversified portfolio of equity securities.
There is no assurance that a Fund's objective will be achieved.
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KEMPER ASIAN GROWTH FUND
KEMPER EUROPE FUND
KEMPER GLOBAL INCOME FUND
KEMPER INTERNATIONAL FUND
222 SOUTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606, TELEPHONE 1-800-621-1048
SUMMARY
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES. Kemper Asian Growth Fund (the "Asian Fund") is registered
as an open-end, diversified, management investment company. The Asian Fund's
investment objective is to provide long-term capital growth. The Asian Fund
seeks to achieve its objective by investing in a diversified portfolio
consisting primarily of equity securities of Asian companies. Any current income
generated from these securities is incidental to the investment objective of the
Asian Fund. The Asian Fund may also engage in options, financial futures and
foreign currency transactions and may lend its portfolio securities.
Kemper Europe Fund (the "Europe Fund") is registered as an open-end,
diversified, management investment company. The Europe Fund's investment
objective is to provide long-term capital growth. The Europe Fund seeks to
achieve its objective by investing in a diversified portfolio consisting
primarily of equity securities of European companies. Any current income
generated from these securities is incidental to the investment objective of the
Europe Fund. The Europe Fund may also engage in options, financial futures and
foreign currency transactions and may lend its portfolio securities.
Kemper Global Income Fund (the "Global Fund") is registered as an open-end,
non-diversified, management investment company. The Global Fund's investment
objective is to provide high current income consistent with prudent total return
asset management. The Fund pursues its objective by investing primarily in a
portfolio of investment grade foreign and domestic fixed income securities. The
Global Fund may also engage in options, financial futures, delayed delivery and
foreign currency transactions and may lend its portfolio securities.
Kemper International Fund (the "International Fund") is registered as an
open-end, diversified management investment company. The International Fund's
investment objective is to seek a total return, a combination of capital growth
and income, principally through an internationally diversified portfolio of
equity securities. Under normal circumstances, more than 80% of the
International Fund's total assets will be invested in non-U.S. issuers. The
International Fund also may engage in options, financial futures and foreign
currency transactions. See "Investment Objectives, Policies and Risk Factors."
No assurance can be given that a Fund's investment objective will be achieved.
RISK FACTORS. Each Fund may invest without limit in securities of foreign
issuers. Foreign investments involve risk and opportunity considerations not
typically associated with investing in United States companies. The U.S. Dollar
value of a foreign security tends to decrease when the value of the U.S. Dollar
rises against the foreign currency in which the security is denominated and
tends to increase when the value of the U.S. Dollar falls against such currency.
Thus, the U.S. Dollar value of foreign securities in a Fund's portfolio, and the
Fund's net asset value, may change in response to changes in currency exchange
rates even though the value of the foreign securities in local currency terms
may not have changed. Concentration by the Asian and Europe Funds in Asian and
European countries, respectively, may present greater risk than investments in a
more diversified portfolio of foreign securities. Each Fund may, and in the case
of the Asian Fund will principally, invest its assets in countries considered by
the Fund's investment manager to be developing or "emerging" markets, which
involve exposure to economic structures that are generally less diverse and
mature than in the United States, and to political systems that may be less
stable. As a "non-diversified" investment company, the Global Fund will be able
to invest a relatively high percentage of its assets in a limited number of
issuers, therefore making the Fund more susceptible to a single economic,
political or regulatory occurrence than a diversified company. Thus, an
investment in any of the Funds should not be considered as a complete investment
program. There are special risks associated with options, financial futures,
foreign currency and other derivative transactions and there is no assurance
that use of
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those investment techniques will be successful. Each Fund's returns and net
asset value will fluctuate. See "Investment Objectives, Policies and Risk
Factors."
PURCHASES AND REDEMPTIONS. Each Fund provides investors with the option of
purchasing shares in the following ways:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Class A Shares....................... Offered at net asset value plus a maximum sales charge of
4.5% of the offering price for the Global Fund and 5.75% of
the offering price for each of the Asian, Europe and
International Funds. Reduced sales charges apply to
purchases of $100,000 or more for the Global Fund and
$50,000 or more for each of the Asian, Europe and
International Funds. Class A shares purchased at net asset
value under the Large Order NAV Purchase Privilege may be
subject to a 1% contingent deferred sales charge if redeemed
within one year of purchase and a .50% contingent deferred
sales charge if redeemed during the second year of purchase.
Class B Shares....................... Offered at net asset value, subject to a Rule 12b-1
distribution fee and a contingent deferred sales charge that
declines from 4% to zero on certain redemptions made within
six years of purchase. Class B shares automatically convert
into Class A shares (which have lower ongoing expenses) six
years after purchase.
Class C Shares....................... Offered at net asset value without an initial sales charge,
but subject to a Rule 12b-1 distribution fee and a 1%
contingent deferred sales charge on redemptions made within
one year of purchase. Class C shares do not convert into
another class.
</TABLE>
Each class of shares represents interests in the same portfolio of investments
of a Fund. The minimum initial investment is $1,000 and investments thereafter
must be at least $100. Shares are redeemable at net asset value, which may be
more or less than original cost, subject to any applicable contingent deferred
sales charge. See "Purchase of Shares" and "Redemption or Repurchase of Shares."
INVESTMENT MANAGER AND UNDERWRITER. Scudder Kemper Investments, Inc. ("Scudder
Kemper") serves as investment manager for each Fund. Scudder Kemper is paid a
monthly investment management fee at 1/12 of an annual rate ranging from .75% to
.62% of its average daily net assets for each of the Europe, Global and
International Funds and at an annual rate ranging from .85% to .72% of its
average daily net assets for the Asian Fund. Zurich Investment Management
Limited ("ZIML"), an affiliate of Scudder Kemper, is the sub-adviser for each
Fund and is paid by Scudder Kemper a fee of .30% for the Global Fund and .35%
for each of the Asian, Europe and International Funds of the portion of the
average daily net assets of that Fund allocated by Scudder Kemper to ZIML for
management. Kemper Distributors, Inc. ("KDI"), a wholly owned subsidiary of
Scudder Kemper, is principal underwriter and administrator for each Fund. For
Class B and Class C shares, KDI receives a Rule 12b-1 distribution fee of .75%
of average daily net assets. KDI also receives the amount of any contingent
deferred sales charges paid on the redemption of shares. The expenses of each
Fund, and of other investment companies investing in foreign securities, can be
expected to be higher than for investment companies investing primarily in
domestic securities since the costs of operation are higher, including custody
and transaction costs for foreign securities and investment management fees.
Administrative services are provided to shareholders under an administrative
services agreement with KDI. Each Fund pays an administrative services fee at an
annual rate of up to .25% of average daily net assets of Class A, B and C shares
of the Fund, which KDI pays to various broker-dealer firms and other service or
administrative firms. See "Investment Manager and Underwriter."
DIVIDENDS. The Global Fund normally distributes monthly dividends of net
investment income, the Asian, Europe and International Funds normally distribute
annual dividends of net investment income and each Fund distributes any net
realized short-term and long-term capital gains at least annually. Income and
capital gain dividends of a Fund are automatically reinvested in additional
shares of that Fund, without a sales charge, unless the investor makes a
different election. See "Dividends and Taxes."
GENERAL. In the opinion of the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission,
the use of this combined prospectus may make each Fund liable for any
misstatement or omission in this prospectus regardless of the
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particular Fund to which it pertains, however, KDI has agreed to indemnify the
Funds for any liability caused solely by reason of using this combined
prospectus.
SUMMARY OF EXPENSES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C
------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTION EXPENSES (APPLICABLE TO
BOTH FUNDS)()(1)
Maximum Sales Charge on Purchases (as a
percentage of offering price).................. 4.5%/5.75%*(2) None None
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends..... None None None
Redemption Fees.................................. None None None
Exchange Fee..................................... None None None
Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of
redemption proceeds)........................... None(3) 4% during the first year, 1% during
3% during the second and the first
third years, 2% during year
the fourth and fifth
years and 1% in the sixth
year
*4.5% applies to the Global Fund only.
</TABLE>
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(1) Investment dealers and other firms may independently charge additional fees
for shareholder transactions or for advisory services; please see their
materials for details. The table does not include the $9.00 quarterly small
account fee. See "Redemption or Repurchase of Shares."
(2) Reduced sales charges apply to purchases of $100,000 (for the Global Fund)
or $50,000 (for each of the Asian, Europe and International Funds) or more.
See "Purchase of Shares--Initial Sales Charge Alternative--Class A Shares."
(3) The redemption of Class A shares purchased at net asset value under the
Large Order NAV Purchase Privilege may be subject to a contingent deferred
sales charge of 1% the first year and .50% the second year. See "Purchase of
Shares--Initial Sales Charge Alternative--Class A Shares."
ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES (as a percentage of average net assets)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ASIAN EUROPE GLOBAL INTERNATIONAL
FUND FUND FUND FUND
----- ------ ------ -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
CLASS A SHARES
Management Fees............................................. .85% .75% .75% .73%
12b-1 Fees.................................................. None None None None
Other Expenses.............................................. 1.00% 1.00% .57% .84%
---- ---- ---- ----
Total Operating Expenses.................................... 1.85% 1.75% 1.32% 1.57%
==== ==== ==== ====
CLASS B SHARES
Management Fees............................................. .85% .75% .75% .73%
12b-1 Fees(4)............................................... .75% .75% .75% .75%
Other Expenses.............................................. 1.19% 1.15% .68% 1.09%
---- ---- ---- ----
Total Operating Expenses.................................... 2.79% 2.65% 2.18% 2.57%
==== ==== ==== ====
CLASS C SHARES
Management Fees............................................. .85% .75% .75% .73%
12b-1 Fees(5)............................................... .75% .75% .75% .75%
Other Expenses.............................................. 1.17% 1.12% .61% 1.01%
---- ---- ---- ----
Total Operating Expenses.................................... 2.77% 2.62% 2.11% 2.49%
==== ==== ==== ====
</TABLE>
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(4) Long-term shareholders may pay more than the economic equivalent of the
maximum initial sales charges permitted by the National Association of
Securities Dealers, although KDI believes that it is unlikely because of the
automatic conversion feature described under "Purchase of Shares--Deferred
Sales Charge Alternative--Class B Shares."
(5) As a result of the accrual of 12b-1 fees, long-term shareholders may pay
more than the economic equivalent of the maximum initial sales charges
permitted by the National Association of Securities Dealers.
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EXAMPLE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FUND 1 YEAR 3 YEARS 5 YEARS 10 YEARS
CLASS A SHARES ---- ------ ------- ------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
You would pay the following expenses on a Asian Fund $75 $112 $152 $262
$1,000 investment, assuming (1) 5% annual Europe Fund $74 $109 $147 $252
return and (2) redemption at the end of each Global Fund $58 $ 85 $114 $197
time period: International Fund $73 $104 $138 $234
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS B SHARES(6)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
You would pay the following expenses on a Asian Fund $68 $117 $167 $269
$1,000 investment, assuming (1) 5% annual Europe Fund $67 $112 $161 $256
return and (2) redemption at the end of each Global Fund $62 $ 98 $137 $209
time period: International Fund $66 $110 $157 $244
You would pay the following expenses on the Asian Fund $28 $ 87 $147 $269
same investment, assuming no redemption: Europe Fund $27 $ 82 $141 $256
Global Fund $22 $ 68 $117 $209
International Fund $26 $ 80 $137 $244
</TABLE>
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(6) Assumes conversion to Class A shares six years after purchase. The
contingent deferred sales charge was applied as follows: 1 year (4%), 3
years (3%), 5 years (2%) and 10 years (0%). See "Redemption or Repurchase of
Shares--Contingent Deferred Sales Charge--Class B Shares" for more
information regarding the calculation of the contingent deferred sales
charge.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS C SHARES(7)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
You would pay the following expenses on a Asian Fund $38 $ 86 $146 $310
$1,000 investment, assuming (1) 5% annual Europe Fund $37 $ 81 $139 $295
return and (2) redemption at the end of each Global Fund $31 $ 66 $113 $244
time period: International Fund $35 $ 78 $133 $283
You would pay the following expenses on the Asian Fund $28 $ 86 $146 $310
same investment, assuming no redemption: Europe Fund $27 $ 81 $139 $295
Global Fund $21 $ 66 $113 $244
International Fund $25 $ 76 $133 $283
</TABLE>
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(7) The contingent deferred sales charge was applied as follows: 1 year (1%), 3,
5 and 10 years (0%). See "Redemption or Repurchase of Shares -- Contingent
Deferred Sales Charge -- Class C Shares."
The purpose of the preceding table is to assist investors in understanding the
various costs and expenses that an investor in the Fund will bear directly or
indirectly. See "Investment Manager and Underwriter" for more information. The
Example assumes a 5% annual rate of return pursuant to requirements of the
Securities and Exchange Commission. This hypothetical rate of return is not
intended to be representative of past or future performance of either Fund. THE
EXAMPLE SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED TO BE A REPRESENTATION OF PAST OR FUTURE
EXPENSES. ACTUAL EXPENSES MAY BE GREATER OR LESSER THAN THOSE SHOWN.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The tables below show financial information for each Fund expressed in terms of
one share outstanding throughout the period. The information in the table for
each Fund is covered by the report of the Fund's independent auditors. The
report for each Fund is contained in its Registration Statement and is available
from that Fund. The financial statements contained in each Fund's 1997 Annual
Report to Shareholders are incorporated herein by reference and may be obtained
by writing or calling that Fund.
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ASIAN FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C
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YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 21 TO YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 21 TO YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 21 TO
NOVEMBER 30, NOVEMBER 30, NOVEMBER 30, NOVEMBER 30, NOVEMBER 30, NOVEMBER 30,
1997 1996 1997 1996 1997 1996
CLASS A, B AND C SHARES ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE
Net asset value, beginning of
period $10.04 9.50 10.03 9.50 10.03 9.50
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Income from investment
operations
Net investment income .08 -- -- -- -- --
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Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) (3.47) .54 (3.45) .53 (3.43) .53
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Total from investment operations (3.39) .54 (3.45) .53 (3.43) .53
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Net asset value, end of period $ 6.65 10.04 6.58 10.03 6.60 10.03
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TOTAL RETURN (NOT ANNUALIZED) (33.76)% 5.68 (34.40) 5.58 (34.20) 5.58
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RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS
(ANNUALIZED)
Expenses absorbed by the Fund 1.60% 1.46 2.57 2.34 2.54 2.34
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Net investment income (loss) .97% .74 -- (.14) .03 (.14)
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OTHER RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET
ASSETS (ANNUALIZED)
Expenses 2.62% -- 3.51 -- 3.55 --
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Net investment income (loss) (.05)% -- (.94) -- (.98) --
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</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 21 TO
NOVEMBER 30, NOVEMBER 30,
1997 1996
ALL CLASSES ------------ -------------
<S> <C> <C>
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets at end of period $6,398,000 1,949,000
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Portfolio turnover rate (annualized) 155% 74
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Average commission rate paid per share on stock
transactions(b) $.0110 .0154
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</TABLE>
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EUROPE FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C
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YEAR ENDED MAY 1 TO YEAR ENDED MAY 1 TO YEAR ENDED MAY 1 TO
NOVEMBER 30, NOVEMBER 30, NOVEMBER 30, NOVEMBER 30, NOVEMBER 30, NOVEMBER 30,
1997 1996 1997 1996 1997 1996
CLASS A, B AND C SHARES ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE
Net asset value, beginning of
period $11.02 9.50 10.97 9.50 10.97 9.50
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Income from investment
operations
Net investment income (loss) .03 .01 (.05) (.02) (.05) (.01)
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Net realized and unrealized
gain 1.51 1.51 1.48 1.49 1.49 1.48
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Total from investment operations 1.54 1.52 1.43 1.47 1.44 1.47
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Less distribution from net
realized gain .13 -- .13 -- .13 --
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net asset value, end of period $12.43 11.02 12.27 10.97 12.28 10.97
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL RETURN (NOT ANNUALIZED) 14.18% 16.00 13.23 15.47 13.32 15.47
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS
(ANNUALIZED)
Expenses after expense waiver 1.52% 1.49 2.45 2.44 2.38 2.34
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net investment income (loss) .34% .46 (.59) (.49) (.52) (.39)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OTHER RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET
ASSETS (ANNUALIZED)
Expenses 1.75% 4.74 2.66 5.63 2.59 5.50
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net investment income (loss) .11% (2.79) (.80) (3.68) (.73) (3.55)
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</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED MAY 1 TO
NOVEMBER 30, NOVEMBER 30,
1997 1996
ALL CLASSES ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets at end of period (in thousands) $23,910 3,856
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Portfolio turnover rate (annualized) 101% 96
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Average commission rate paid per share on stock
transactions(b) $.0461 .0313
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</TABLE>
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GLOBAL FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX MONTHS
YEAR ENDED ENDED
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, OCTOBER 1, 1989
1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1993 1992 1991 TO JUNE 30, 1990
CLASS A SHARES ---- ---- ---- ---- ------------ ---- ---- ---- ----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE
Net asset value, beginning of period $8.97 9.05 8.55 9.29 9.21 9.44 9.26 9.98 9.00
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Income from investment operations:
Net investment income .48 .52 .61 .60 .27 .72 .76 .94 .60
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net realized and unrealized gain
(loss) (.33) (.02) 1.05 (.74) .16 (.17) .22 -- .70
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total from investment operations .15 .50 1.66 (.14) .43 .55 .98 .94 1.30
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Less dividends
Distribution from net investment
income .47 .58 1.16 .38 -- .72 .73 1.22 .32
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Distribution from net realized gain -- -- -- -- .11 .06 .07 .44 --
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Tax return of capital distribution .07 -- -- .22 .24 -- -- -- --
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Total dividends .54 .58 1.16 .60 .35 .78 .80 1.66 .32
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Net asset value, end of period $8.58 8.97 9.05 8.55 9.29 9.21 9.44 9.26 9.98
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TOTAL RETURN (NOT ANNUALIZED) 1.80% 5.87 19.89 (1.47) 4.73 6.16 10.77 9.30 14.74
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RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS
(ANNUALIZED)
Expenses 1.32% 1.48 1.34 1.53 1.29 1.52 1.53 1.60 1.64
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Net investment income 5.56% 5.77 6.43 6.67 5.75 7.87 8.32 9.17 9.23
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</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS B CLASS C
-------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------
YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31 MAY 31, 1994 TO DECEMBER 31 MAY 31, 1994 TO
1997 1996 1995 DECEMBER 31, 1994 1997 1996 1995 DECEMBER 31, 1994
CLASS B AND C SHARES ----- ----- ----- ----------------- ---- ---- ----- -----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE
Net asset value, beginning of
period $9.00 9.09 8.56 8.70 9.02 9.09 8.56 8.70
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------
Income from investment
operations:
Net investment income .42 .46 .56 .30 .41 .48 .57 .30
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------
Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) (.33) (.02) 1.05 (.14) (.33) (.02) 1.05 (.14)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------
Total from investment operations .09 .44 1.61 .16 .08 .46 1.62 .16
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------
Less dividends:
Distribution from net
investment income .43 .53 1.08 .19 .42 .53 1.09 .19
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------
Tax return of capital
distribution .06 -- -- .11 .06 -- -- .11
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------
Total dividends .49 .53 1.08 .30 .48 .53 1.09 .30
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------
Net asset value, end of period $8.60 9.00 9.09 8.56 8.62 9.02 9.09 8.56
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------
TOTAL RETURN (NOT ANNUALIZED) 1.03% 5.11 19.21 1.89 1.09 5.31 19.26 1.91
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS
(ANNUALIZED)
Expenses 2.18% 2.14 1.98 2.27 2.11 2.06 2.06 2.23
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------
Net investment income 4.70% 5.11 5.79 5.89 4.77 5.19 5.71 5.93
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX MONTHS
YEAR ENDED ENDED
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,
1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1993 1992 1991
ALL CLASSES ---- ---- ---- ---- ------------ ---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets at end of
period (in thousands) $99,054 131,761 152,959 170,700 83,021 78,068 71,790 58,631
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Portfolio turnover rate
annualized 283% 276 220 378 484 372 292 346
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<CAPTION>
OCTOBER 1, 1989
TO JUNE 30, 1990
ALL CLASSES ----------------
<S> <C>
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets at end of
period (in thousands) 28,391
- -----------------------------------------
Portfolio turnover rate
annualized 444
- -----------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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INTERNATIONAL FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31,
1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988
CLASS A SHARES -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE
Net asset value, beginning of year $11.96 10.59 11.13 10.56 8.17 8.76 9.52 9.94 9.35 9.19
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Income from investment operations
Net investment income -- .04 .07 -- .03 .22 .13 .15 .15 .07
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) 1.52 1.50 .05 .86 2.54 (.67) .31 .23 .80 1.78
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total from investment operations 1.52 1.54 .12 .86 2.57 (.45) .44 .38 .95 1.85
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Less dividends
Distribution from net investment income .12 .12 -- -- .18 -- .11 .08 .22 .11
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Distribution from net realized gain .68 .05 .66 .29 -- .14 1.09 .72 .14 1.58
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total dividends .80 .17 .66 .29 .18 .14 1.20 .80 .36 1.69
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net asset value, end of year $12.68 11.96 10.59 11.13 10.56 8.17 8.76 9.52 9.94 9.35
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TOTAL RETURN 13.49% 14.70 1.69 8.32 32.08 (5.17) 5.38 4.16 10.48 24.89
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RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS(a)
Expenses 1.57% 1.64 1.57 1.54 1.69 1.36 1.41 1.20 1.08 1.08
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Net investment income .16% .34 .83 .02 .37 2.61 1.42 1.66 1.48 1.04
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</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS B CLASS C
-------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------
YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED
OCTOBER 31, MAY 31 TO OCTOBER 31, MAY 31 TO
1997 1996 1995 OCTOBER 31, 1994 1997 1996 1995 OCTOBER 31, 1994
CLASS B AND C SHARES ------ ----- ----- ---------------- ------ ----- ----- ----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE
Net asset value, beginning of
period $11.81 10.46 11.09 10.58 $11.81 10.46 11.09 10.58
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income from investment operations
Net investment loss (.12) (.06) (.02) (.04) (.09) (.06) (.02) (.04)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net realized and unrealized gain 1.51 1.47 .05 .55 1.49 1.47 .05 .55
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total from investment operations 1.39 1.41 .03 .51 1.40 1.41 .03 .51
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Less dividends
Distribution from net investment
income .02 .01 -- -- .02 .01 -- --
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Distribution from net realized
gain .68 .05 .66 -- .68 .05 .66 --
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total dividends .70 .06 .66 -- .70 .06 .66 --
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net asset value, end of period $12.50 11.81 10.46 11.09 $12.51 11.81 10.46 11.09
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL RETURN (NOT ANNUALIZED) 12.32% 13.59 .84 4.82 12.45% 13.59 .84 4.82
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS
(ANNUALIZED)
Expenses 2.57% 2.53 2.50 2.58 2.49% 2.50 2.50 2.52
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net investment income (loss) (.84)% (.55) (.10) (.97) (.76)% (.52) (.10) (.91)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31,
ALL CLASSES 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets at end of year (in
thousands) $588,069 472,243 364,708 418,282 289,898 165,890 184,946 200,730
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Portfolio turnover rate 76% 104 114 103 156 143 209 191
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31,
ALL CLASSES 1989 1988 1987
---------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets at end of year (in
thousands) 170,304 176,915 176,666
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
Portfolio turnover rate 79 89 144
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
Average commission rates paid per share on stock transactions for the years
ended October 31, 1997 and 1996 were $.0130 and $.0182, respectively. Foreign
commissions usually are lower than U.S. commissions when expressed as cents per
share due to the lower per share price of many non-U.S. securities.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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NOTES:
(a) Under the investment management agreement in effect through July 17, 1990,
the investment manager reimbursed the International Fund when operating
expenses exceeded certain limitations. Absent this agreement, for the fiscal
years ended 1989, 1988, 1987, respectively, the ratios of expenses to
average net assets would have been 1.18%, 1.24% and 1.16%, and the ratio of
net investment income to average net assets would have been 1.38%, .88% and
.99%. Effective July 18, 1990, the International Fund entered into a new
investment management agreement which changed the limitation; no expense
reimbursement was made after 1990.
(b) Foreign commissions usually are lower than U.S. commissions when expressed
as cents per share due to the lower per share price of many non-U.S.
securities.
Per share data for the Global Fund for the fiscal years ended 1997, 1996 and
1991 were determined based on average shares outstanding.
Per share data for the International Fund for the fiscal years ended 1996 and
1995 were determined based on average shares outstanding.
Total return does not reflect the effect of any sales charges.
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES, POLICIES AND RISK FACTORS
The following information sets forth each Fund's investment objective and
policies. Each Fund's returns and net asset value will fluctuate and there is no
assurance that a Fund will achieve its objective.
ASIAN FUND. The objective of the Asian Fund is long-term capital growth. The
Fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing in a diversified portfolio
consisting primarily of equity securities of Asian companies ("Asian Equity
Securities"). Asian Equity Securities include common stocks, preferred stocks,
securities convertible into or exchangeable for common or preferred stocks,
equity investments in partnerships, joint ventures and other forms of
non-corporate investment and warrants, options and rights exercisable for equity
securities that are issued by Asian companies as defined below.
The Fund considers an issuer of securities to be an Asian company if: (i) it is
organized under the laws of an Asian country and has a principal office in an
Asian country; (ii) it derives 50% or more of its total revenues from business
in Asia; or (iii) its equity securities are traded principally on a stock
exchange in Asia. Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest at least 85%
of its total assets in Asian Equity Securities and will invest at least 65% of
its total assets in Asian Equity Securities of issuers meeting at least one of
the first two criteria described in the preceding sentence. For purposes of the
foregoing policies, the Fund also considers Asian Equity Securities to include:
(i) shares of closed-end management investment companies, the assets of which
are invested primarily in Asian Equity Securities and (ii) depository receipts
(such as American Depository Receipts) where the underlying or deposited
securities are Asian Equity Securities.
Currently, the Fund invests principally in developing or "emerging" countries
(see "Special Risk Factors--Emerging Markets" below). Some examples of emerging
countries in which the Fund may invest without limit include China, Indonesia,
Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Taiwan. The Fund may, in the
discretion of the Fund's investment manager, invest without limit in developed
Asian countries such as Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore, however, the Fund will
only invest in Japan when economic conditions warrant and then only in limited
amounts.
In pursuing its objective, the Fund invests primarily in Asian Equity Securities
believed to have potential for capital growth. However, there is no requirement
that the Fund invest exclusively in Asian Equity Securities. Subject to limits
described above, the Fund may invest in any other type of security including,
but not limited to, equity securities of non-Asian companies, bonds, notes and
other debt securities of domestic or foreign companies (including Asian-currency
instruments and securities) and obligations of domestic or foreign governments
and their political subdivisions. Currently, the Fund does not intend to invest
more than 5% of its net assets in debt securities (except for temporary
defensive investments described below).
The Fund makes investments in various Asian countries. Under normal
circumstances, business activities in not less than four different Asian
countries will be represented in the Fund's portfolio. The Fund may, from time
to
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time, have 40% or more of its assets invested in any major Asian industrial or
developed country which, in the view of the Fund's investment manager, poses no
unique investment risk. Investments may include securities issued by enterprises
that have undergone or are currently undergoing privatization.
In determining the appropriate distribution of investments among various Asian
countries and geographic regions, the Fund's investment manager ordinarily
considers such factors as prospects for relative economic growth among Asian
countries; expected levels of inflation; relative price levels of the various
capital markets; government policies influencing business conditions; the
outlook for currency relationships and the range of individual investment
opportunities available to investors in Asian companies.
When the investment manager deems it appropriate to invest for temporary
defensive purposes, such as during periods of adverse market conditions, up to
100% of the Fund's assets may be invested in cash (including foreign currency)
or cash equivalent short-term obligations, either rated as high quality or
considered to be of comparable quality in the opinion of the investment manager,
including, but not limited to, certificates of deposit, commercial paper,
short-term notes, obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any
of its agencies or instrumentalities, and repurchase agreements secured thereby.
In particular, for temporary defensive purposes the Fund's assets may be
invested without limitation in U.S. Dollar-denominated obligations to reduce the
risks inherent in non-U.S. Dollar-denominated assets.
Generally, the Fund will not trade in securities for short-term profits but,
when circumstances warrant, securities may be sold without regard to the length
of time held.
The Fund may purchase and write (sell) options and engage in financial futures
and foreign currency transactions and may lend its portfolio securities. See
"Additional Investment Information" below.
EUROPE FUND. The objective of the Europe Fund is long-term capital growth. The
Fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing in a diversified portfolio
consisting primarily of equity securities of European companies ("European
Equity Securities"). European Equity Securities include common stocks, preferred
stocks, securities convertible into or exchangeable for common or preferred
stocks, equity investments in partnerships, joint ventures and other forms of
non-corporate investments and warrants, options and rights exercisable for
equity securities that are issued by European companies as defined below.
The Fund considers an issuer of securities to be a European company if: (i) it
is organized under the laws of a European country and has a principal office in
a European country; (ii) it derives 50% or more of its total revenues from
business in Europe; or (iii) its equity securities are traded principally on a
stock exchange in Europe. Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest at
least 85% of its total assets in European Equity Securities and will invest at
least 65% of its total assets in European Equity Securities of issuers meeting
at least one of the first two criteria described in the preceding sentence. For
purposes of the foregoing policies, the Fund also considers European Equity
Securities to include: (i) shares of closed-end management investment companies,
the assets of which are invested primarily in European Equity Securities and
(ii) depository receipts (such as American Depository Receipts and European
Depository Receipts) where the underlying or deposited securities are European
Equity Securities.
The Fund invests principally in developed countries, but it may invest up to 25%
of its total assets in developing or "emerging" countries (see "Special Risk
Factors--Emerging Markets" below). Currently, the developed European countries
in which the Fund may invest without limit include Austria, France, Germany, the
Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Luxembourg, United Kingdom, Ireland,
Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland. The Fund may, in the discretion of
the Fund's investment manager, invest without limit in other European countries
in the future if they become developed countries. Some examples of emerging
European countries are Portugal, Greece, Turkey, Hungary, Poland and the Czech
Republic.
In pursuing its objective, the Fund invests primarily in European Equity
Securities believed to have potential for capital growth. However, there is no
requirement that the Fund invest exclusively in European Equity Securities.
Subject to limits described above, the Fund may invest in any other type of
security including, but not limited to, equity securities of non-European
companies, bonds, notes and other debt securities of domestic or foreign
companies (including Euro-currency instruments and securities) and obligations
of domestic or foreign governments and their political subdivisions. Currently,
the Fund does not intend to invest more than 5% of its
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net assets in debt securities during the coming year (except for temporary
defensive investments described below).
The Fund makes investments in various European countries. Under normal
circumstances, business activities in not less than five different European
countries will be represented in the Fund's portfolio. The Fund may, from time
to time, have 25% or more of its assets invested in any major European
industrial or developed country which, in the view of the Fund's investment
manager, poses no unique investment risk. Investments may include securities
issued by enterprises that have undergone or are currently undergoing
privatization.
In determining the appropriate distribution of investments among various
European countries and geographic regions, the Fund's investment manager
ordinarily considers such factors as prospects for relative economic growth
among European countries; expected levels of inflation; relative price levels of
the various capital markets; government policies influencing business
conditions; the outlook for currency relationships and the range of individual
investment opportunities available to investors in European companies.
When the investment manager deems it appropriate to invest for temporary
defensive purposes, such as during periods of adverse market conditions, up to
100% of the Fund's assets may be invested in cash (including foreign currency)
or cash equivalent short-term obligations, either rated as high quality or
considered to be of comparable quality in the opinion of the investment manager,
including, but not limited to, certificates of deposit, commercial paper,
short-term notes, obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any
of its agencies or instrumentalities, and repurchase agreements secured thereby.
In particular, for temporary defensive purposes the Fund's assets may be
invested without limitation in U.S. Dollar-denominated obligations to reduce the
risks inherent in non-U.S. Dollar-denominated assets.
Generally, the Fund will not trade in securities for short-term profits but,
when circumstances warrant, securities may be sold without regard to the length
of time held.
The Fund may purchase and write (sell) options and engage in financial futures
and foreign currency transactions and may lend its portfolio securities. See
"Additional Investment Information" below.
GLOBAL FUND. The objective of the Global Fund is to provide high current income
consistent with prudent total return asset management. In seeking to achieve its
objective, the Fund will invest primarily in investment grade foreign and
domestic fixed income securities. In managing the Fund's portfolio to provide a
high level of current income, the investment manager will also be seeking to
protect net asset value and to provide investors with a total return, which is
measured by changes in net asset value as well as income earned. In so managing
the Fund's portfolio in an effort to reduce volatility and increase returns, the
investment manager may, as is discussed more fully below, adjust the Fund's
portfolio across various global markets, maturity ranges, quality ratings and
issuers based upon its view of interest rates and other market conditions
prevailing throughout the world.
As a global fund, the Fund may invest in securities issued by any issuer and in
any currency and may hold foreign currency. Under normal market conditions, as a
fundamental policy, at least 65% of the Fund's assets will be invested in the
securities of issuers located in at least three countries, one of which may be
the United States. Securities of issuers within a given country may be
denominated in the currency of another country, or in multinational currency
units such as the European Currency Unit ("ECU"). Since the Fund invests in
foreign securities, the net asset value of the Fund will be affected by
fluctuations in currency exchange rates. See "Special Risk Factors" below.
The Fund may seek to capitalize on investment opportunities presented throughout
the world and in international financial markets influenced by the increasing
interdependence of economic cycles and currency exchange rates. Currently, more
than 50% of the value of the world's debt securities is represented by
securities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar. Over the past
ten years, debt securities offered by certain foreign governments provided
higher investment returns than U.S. Government debt securities. Such returns
reflect interest rates prevailing in those countries and the effect of gains and
losses in the denominated currencies, which have had a substantial impact on
investment in foreign fixed income securities. The relative performance of
various countries' fixed income markets historically has reflected wide
variations relating to the unique characteristics of each country's economy.
Year-to-year fluctuations in certain markets have been significant, and negative
returns have been experienced in various markets from time to time. The
investment manager believes that investment in a global portfolio can provide
investors with more opportunities for
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attractive returns than investment in a portfolio comprised exclusively of U.S.
debt securities. Also, the flexibility to invest in fixed income markets around
the world can reduce risk since, as noted above, different world markets have
often performed, at a given time, in radically different ways.
The Fund will allocate its assets among securities of various issuers,
geographic regions, and currency denominations in a manner that is consistent
with its objective based upon relative interest rates among currencies, the
outlook for changes in these interest rates, and anticipated changes in
worldwide exchange rates. In considering these factors, a country's economic and
political state, including such factors as inflation rate, growth prospects,
global trade patterns and government policies, will be evaluated.
It is currently anticipated that the Fund's assets will be invested principally
within Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, the United States and Western
Europe, and in securities denominated in the currencies of these countries or
denominated in multinational currency units such as the ECU. The Fund may also
acquire securities and currency in less developed countries and in developing
countries.
The Fund may invest in debt securities of supranational entities denominated in
any currency. A supranational entity is an entity designated or supported by the
national governments of two or more countries to promote economic reconstruction
or development. Examples of supranational entities include, among others, the
World Bank, the European Investment Bank and the Asian Development Bank. The
Fund may, in addition, invest in debt securities denominated in the ECU of an
issuer in any country (including supranational issuers). The Fund is further
authorized to invest in "semi-governmental securities," which are debt
securities issued by entities owned by either a national, state or equivalent
government or are obligations of such a government jurisdiction that are not
backed by its full faith and credit and general taxing powers.
The Fund is authorized to invest in the securities of any foreign or domestic
issuer. Investments by the Fund in fixed income securities may include
obligations issued or guaranteed by United States or foreign governments
(including foreign states, provinces and municipalities) or their agencies and
instrumentalities; obligations issued or guaranteed by supranational entities;
debt obligations of foreign and domestic corporations, banks and other business
organizations; and other foreign and domestic debt securities such as
convertible securities and preferred stocks, cash and cash equivalents and
repurchase agreements. Under normal market conditions, the Fund, as a
fundamental policy, will invest at least 65%, and may invest up to 100%, of its
total assets in fixed income securities. Some of the Fund's fixed income
securities may be convertible into common stock or be traded together with
warrants for the purchase of common stock, and the Fund may convert such
securities into equities and hold them as equity upon conversion. Investments
may include securities issued by enterprises that have undergone or are
currently undergoing privatization.
The securities in which the Fund may invest will be "investment grade"
securities. Investment grade securities are those rated at the time of purchase
within the four highest grades assigned by Moody's Investors Service, Inc.
("Moody's"), Standard & Poor's Corporation ("S&P") or IBCA Limited (including
its affiliate IBCA, Inc.) ("IBCA"); or that are unrated but are of comparable
quality in the opinion of the investment manager. Most foreign fixed income
securities are unrated. The characteristics of the securities in the Fund's
portfolio, such as the maturity and the type of issuer, will affect yields and
yield differentials, which vary over time. The actual yield realized by the
investor is subject, among other things, to the Fund's expenses and the
investor's transaction costs.
When the investment manager deems it appropriate to invest for temporary
defensive purposes, such as during periods of adverse market conditions, or when
relative yields in other securities are not deemed attractive, part or all of
the Fund's assets may be invested in cash (including foreign currency) or cash
equivalent short-term obligations, either rated as high quality or considered to
be of comparable quality in the opinion of the investment manager, including,
but not limited to, certificates of deposit, commercial paper, short-term notes,
obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any of its agencies
or instrumentalities, and repurchase agreements secured thereby. In particular,
for defensive purposes a larger portion of the Fund's assets may be invested in
U.S. Dollar-denominated obligations to reduce the risks inherent in non-U.S.
Dollar-denominated assets.
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The Fund will not normally engage in the trading of securities for the purpose
of realizing short-term profits, but it will adjust its portfolio as considered
advisable in view of prevailing or anticipated market conditions and the Fund's
investment objective. Accordingly, the Fund may sell portfolio securities in
anticipation of a rise in interest rates and purchase securities for inclusion
in its portfolio in anticipation of a decline in interest rates.
The Fund may purchase and sell options on securities, index options, financial
futures contracts and options on financial futures contracts, may enter into
forward foreign currency exchange contracts, foreign currency options and
foreign currency futures contracts and options thereon and may engage in delayed
delivery transactions. See "Additional Investment Information" below.
INTERNATIONAL FUND. The International Fund seeks a total return, a combination
of capital growth and income, principally through an internationally diversified
portfolio of equity securities. Investments may be made for capital growth or
for income or any combination thereof for the purpose of achieving a high
overall return. There is no limitation on the percentage or amount of the Fund's
assets that may be invested in growth or income, and therefore at any particular
time the investment emphasis may be placed solely or primarily on growth of
capital or on income. While the Fund invests principally in equity securities of
non-U.S. issuers, it may also invest in convertible and debt securities and
foreign currencies. The Fund invests primarily in non-U.S. issuers, and under
normal circumstances more than 80% of the Fund's total assets will be invested
in non-U.S. issuers. In determining whether the Fund will be invested for
capital growth or income, the investment manager analyzes the international
equity and fixed income markets and seeks to assess the degree of risk and level
of return that can be expected from each market. See "Special Risk Factors."
In pursuing its objective, the Fund invests primarily in common stocks of
established non-U.S. companies believed to have potential for capital growth,
income or both. However, there is no requirement that the Fund invest
exclusively in common stocks or other equity securities. The Fund may invest in
any other type of security including, but not limited to, convertible securities
(including warrants), preferred stocks, bonds, notes and other debt securities
of companies (including Euro-currency instruments and securities) or obligations
of domestic or foreign governments and their political subdivisions. When the
investment manager believes that the total return potential in debt securities
equals or exceeds the potential return on equity securities, the Fund may
substantially increase its holdings in such debt securities. The Fund may
establish and maintain reserves for defensive purposes or to enable it to take
advantage of buying opportunities. The Fund's reserves may be invested in
domestic as well as foreign short-term money market instruments including, but
not limited to, government obligations, certificates of deposit, bankers'
acceptances, time deposits, commercial paper, short-term corporate debt
securities and repurchase agreements.
The Fund makes investments in various countries. Under normal circumstances,
business activities in not less than three different foreign countries will be
represented in the Fund's portfolio. The Fund may, from time to time, have more
than 25% of its assets invested in any major industrial or developed country
which in the view of the investment manager poses no unique investment risk. The
Fund may purchase securities of companies, wherever organized, that have their
principal activities and interests outside the United States. Investments may
include securities issued by enterprises that have undergone or are currently
undergoing privatization. Under exceptional economic or market conditions
abroad, the Fund may, for defensive purposes, invest all or a major portion of
its assets in U.S. Government obligations or securities of companies
incorporated in and having their principal activities in the United States. The
Fund may also invest its reserves in domestic short-term money-market
instruments as described above.
In determining the appropriate distribution of investments among various
countries and geographic regions, the investment manager ordinarily considers
such factors as prospects for relative economic growth among foreign countries;
expected levels of inflation; relative price levels of the various capital
markets; government policies influencing business conditions; the outlook for
currency relationships and the range of individual investment opportunities
available to the international investor. Currently, approximately 60% of the
market capitalization of equity securities are represented by securities in
currencies other than the U.S. Dollar.
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Generally, the Fund will not trade in securities for short-term profits but,
when circumstances warrant, securities may be sold without regard to the length
of time held.
The Fund may purchase and write (sell) options and engage in financial futures
and foreign currency transactions. See "Additional Investment Information"
below.
SPECIAL RISK FACTORS. There are risks inherent in investing in any security,
including shares of each Fund. The investment manager attempts to reduce risk
through fundamental research; however, there is no guarantee that such efforts
will be successful and each Fund's returns and net asset value will fluctuate
over time. There are special risks associated with each Fund's investments that
are discussed below.
Foreign securities involve currency risks. The U.S. Dollar value of a foreign
security tends to decrease when the value of the U.S. Dollar rises against the
foreign currency in which the security is denominated and tends to increase when
the value of the U.S. Dollar falls against such currency. Fluctuations in
exchange rates may also affect the earning power and asset value of the foreign
entity issuing the security. Dividend and interest payments may be repatriated
based upon the exchange rate at the time of disbursement or payment, and
restrictions on capital flows may be imposed. Losses and other expenses may be
incurred in converting between various currencies in connection with purchases
and sales of foreign securities.
Foreign securities may be subject to foreign government taxes that reduce their
attractiveness. Other risks of investing in such securities include political or
economic instability in the country involved, the difficulty of predicting
international trade patterns and the possible imposition of exchange controls.
The prices of such securities may be more volatile than those of domestic
securities and the markets for such securities may be less liquid. In addition,
there may be less publicly available information about foreign issuers than
about domestic issuers. Many foreign issuers are not subject to uniform
accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards comparable to those
applicable to domestic issuers. There is generally less regulation of stock
exchanges, brokers, banks and listed companies abroad than in the United States.
With respect to certain foreign countries, there is a possibility of
expropriation or diplomatic developments that could affect investment in these
countries.
Because the Asian Fund concentrates its investments in Asian companies, the
performance of the Asian Fund is closely tied to economic and political
conditions within Asia. The current economies and political structures of many
of the countries the Asian Fund may invest in do not compare favorably with the
United States or other mature economies in terms of wealth and stability. As a
result, such investments will be subject to more risk and erratic and abrupt
price movements; particularly in the emerging Asian countries. Concentration of
the Asian Fund's investments in Asian companies presents greater risk than
investment in a more diversified portfolio of foreign securities.
Because the Europe Fund concentrates its investments in European companies, the
performance of the Europe Fund is closely tied to economic and political
conditions within Europe. Some European countries, particularly those in Eastern
Europe, have less stable economies than those in Western Europe. The movement of
many Eastern European countries toward market economies and the movement toward
a unified common market may significantly affect European economies and markets.
Economic growth transformation and renewal are currently taking place in
different areas and different ways including: a trend toward privatizations and
corporate restructurings, deregulation and modernization of securities markets;
reduction in trade barriers and currency restrictions; global expansion by major
European companies of both exports and production; steps toward the broadening
of the European Community; economic reform and modernization of the former
communist countries of Eastern Europe; expected further growth of an already
large middle class and a general increase in consumer spending; and anticipated
labor market restructuring. There can be no assurance, of course, that these
trends and conditions will continue or that anticipated economic benefits will
be realized. Concentration of the Europe Fund's investments in European
companies may present greater risk than investment in a more diversified
portfolio of foreign securities.
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EMERGING MARKETS. While the Europe, Global and International Funds' investments
in foreign securities will principally be in developed countries, a Fund may,
and in the case of the Asian Fund will principally, invest in countries
considered by the Fund's investment manager to be developing or "emerging"
markets. The Europe Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in such
countries and, while no specific limits apply, it is currently anticipated that
less than 25% of the total assets for each of the Global and International Funds
will be invested in such countries. Developing or emerging markets involve
exposure to economic structures that are generally less diverse and mature than
in the United States, and to political systems that may be less stable. A
developing country or emerging market country can be considered to be a country
that is in the initial stages of its industrialization cycle. Currently,
emerging markets generally include every country in the world other than the
United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore and
most Western European countries. Currently, investing in many emerging markets
may not be desirable or feasible because of the lack of adequate custody
arrangements for a Fund's assets, overly burdensome repatriation and similar
restrictions, the lack of organized and liquid securities markets, unacceptable
political risks or other reasons. As opportunities to invest in securities in
emerging markets develop, a Fund may expand and further broaden the group of
emerging markets in which it invests. In the past, markets of developing
countries have been more volatile than the markets of developed countries;
however, such markets often have provided higher rates of return to investors.
The investment manager believes that these characteristics can be expected to
continue in the future.
Many of the risks described above relating to foreign securities generally will
be greater for emerging markets than for developed countries. For instance,
economies in individual developing markets may differ favorably or unfavorably
from the U.S. economy in such respects as growth of gross domestic product,
rates of inflation, currency depreciation, capital reinvestment, resource
self-sufficiency and balance of payments positions. Many emerging markets have
experienced substantial rates of inflation for many years. Inflation and rapid
fluctuations in inflation rates have had and may continue to have very negative
effects on the economies and securities markets of certain developing markets.
Economies in emerging markets generally are dependent heavily upon international
trade and, accordingly, have been and may continue to be affected adversely by
trade barriers, exchange controls, managed adjustments in relative currency
values and other protectionist measures imposed or negotiated by the countries
with which they trade. These economies also have been and may continue to be
affected adversely by economic conditions in the countries with which they
trade.
Also, the securities markets of developing countries are substantially smaller,
less developed, less liquid and more volatile than the securities markets of the
United States and other more developed countries. Disclosure, regulatory and
accounting standards in many respects are less stringent than in the United
States and other developed markets. There also may be a lower level of
monitoring and regulation of developing markets and the activities of investors
in such markets, and enforcement of existing regulations has been extremely
limited.
In addition, brokerage commissions, custodial services and other costs relating
to investment in foreign markets generally are more expensive than in the United
States; this is particularly true with respect to emerging markets. Such markets
have different settlement and clearance procedures. In certain markets there
have been times when settlements have been unable to keep pace with the volume
of securities transactions, making it difficult to conduct such transactions.
Such settlement problems may cause emerging market securities to be illiquid.
The inability of a Fund to make intended securities purchases due to settlement
problems could cause the Fund to miss attractive investment opportunities.
Inability to dispose of a portfolio security caused by settlement problems could
result either in losses to a Fund due to subsequent declines in value of the
portfolio security or, if a Fund has entered into a contract to sell the
security, could result in possible liability to the purchaser. Certain emerging
markets may lack clearing facilities equivalent to those in developed countries.
Accordingly, settlements can pose additional risks in such markets and
ultimately can expose a Fund to the risk of losses resulting from a Fund's
inability to recover from a counterparty.
The risk also exists that an emergency situation may arise in one or more
emerging markets as a result of which trading securities may cease or may be
substantially curtailed and prices for a Fund's portfolio securities in such
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markets may not be readily available. A Fund's portfolio securities in the
affected markets will be valued at fair value determined in good faith by or
under the direction of its Board of Trustees.
Investment in certain emerging market securities is restricted or controlled to
varying degrees. These restrictions or controls may at times limit or preclude
foreign investment in certain emerging market securities and increase the costs
and expenses of a Fund. Emerging markets may require governmental approval for
the repatriation of investment income, capital or the proceeds of sales of
securities by foreign investors. In addition, if a deterioration occurs in an
emerging market's balance of payments, the market could impose temporary
restrictions on foreign capital remittances.
FIXED INCOME. Since most foreign fixed income securities are not rated, a Fund
will invest in foreign fixed income securities based upon the investment
manager's analysis without relying on published ratings. Since such investments
will be based upon the investment manager's analysis rather than upon published
ratings, achievement of a Fund's goals may depend more upon the abilities of the
investment manager than would otherwise be the case.
The value of the fixed income securities held by a Fund, and thus the net asset
value of the Fund's shares, generally will fluctuate with (a) changes in the
perceived creditworthiness of the issuers of those securities, (b) movements in
interest rates, and (c) changes in the relative values of the currencies in
which a Fund's investments in fixed income securities are denominated with
respect to the U.S. Dollar. The extent of the fluctuation will depend on various
factors, such as the average maturity of a Fund's investments in foreign fixed
income securities, and the extent to which a Fund hedges its interest rate,
credit and currency exchange rate risks. Many of the foreign fixed income
obligations in which a Fund will invest will have long maturities. A longer
average maturity generally is associated with a higher level of volatility in
the market value of such securities in response to changes in market conditions.
Investments in sovereign debt, including Brady Bonds, involve special risks.
Brady Bonds are debt securities issued under a plan implemented to allow debtor
nations to restructure their outstanding commercial bank indebtedness. Foreign
governmental issuers of debt or the governmental authorities that control the
repayment of the debt may be unable or unwilling to repay principal or pay
interest when due. In the event of default, there may be limited or no legal
recourse in that, generally, remedies for defaults must be pursued in the courts
of the defaulting party. Political conditions, especially a sovereign entity's
willingness to meet the terms of its fixed income securities, are of
considerable significance. Also, there can be no assurance that the holders of
commercial bank loans to the same sovereign entity may not contest payments to
the holders of sovereign debt in the event of default under commercial bank loan
agreements. In addition, there is no bankruptcy proceeding with respect to
sovereign debt on which a sovereign has defaulted, and a Fund may be unable to
collect all or any part of its investment in a particular issue.
Foreign investment in certain sovereign debt is restricted or controlled to
varying degrees, including requiring governmental approval for the repatriation
of income, capital or proceed of sales by foreign investors. These restrictions
or controls may at times limit or preclude foreign investment in certain
sovereign debt or increase the costs and expenses of a Fund. A significant
portion of the sovereign debt in which a Fund may invest is issued as part of
debt restructuring and such debt is to be considered speculative. There is a
history of defaults with respect to commercial bank loans by public and private
entities issuing Brady Bonds. All or a portion of the interest payments and/or
principal repayment with respect to Brady Bonds may be uncollateralized.
PRIVATIZED ENTERPRISES. Investments in foreign securities may include securities
issued by enterprises that have undergone or are currently undergoing
privatization. The governments of certain foreign countries have, to varying
degrees, embarked on privatization programs contemplating the sale of all or
part of their interests in state enterprises. A Fund's investments in the
securities of privatized enterprises include privately negotiated investments in
a government- or state-owned or controlled company or enterprise that has not
yet conducted an initial equity offering, investments in the initial offering of
equity securities of a state enterprise or former state enterprise and
investments in the securities of a state enterprise following its initial equity
offering.
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In certain jurisdictions, the ability of foreign entities, such as a Fund, to
participate in privatizations may be limited by local law, or the price or terms
on which the Fund may be able to participate may be less advantageous than for
local investors. Moreover, there can be no assurance that governments that have
embarked on privatization programs will continue to divest their ownership of
state enterprises, that proposed privatizations will be successful or that
governments will not re-nationalize enterprises that have been privatized.
In the case of the enterprises in which a Fund may invest, large blocks of the
stock of those enterprises may be held by a small group of stockholders, even
after the initial equity offerings by those enterprises. The sale of some
portion or all of those blocks could have an adverse effect on the price of the
stock of any such enterprise.
Prior to making an initial equity offering, most state enterprises or former
state enterprises go through an internal reorganization or management. Such
reorganizations are made in an attempt to better enable these enterprises to
compete in the private sector. However, certain reorganizations could result in
a management team that does not function as well as the enterprise's prior
management and may have a negative effect on such enterprise. In addition, the
privatization of an enterprise by its government may occur over a number of
years, with the government continuing to hold a controlling position in the
enterprise even after the initial equity offering for the enterprise.
Prior to privatization, most of the state enterprises in which a Fund may invest
enjoy the protection of and receive preferential treatment from the respective
sovereigns that own or control them. After making an initial equity offering
these enterprises may no longer have such protection or receive such
preferential treatment and may become subject to market competition from which
they were previously protected. Some of these enterprises may not be able to
effectively operate in a competitive market and may suffer losses or experience
bankruptcy due to such competition.
DEPOSITORY RECEIPTS. Each Fund may invest in securities of foreign issuers in
the form of American Depository Receipts ("ADRs"). For many foreign securities,
there are U.S. Dollar denominated ADRs, which are bought and sold in the United
States and are issued by domestic banks. ADRs represent the right to receive
securities of foreign issuers deposited in the domestic bank or a correspondent
bank. ADRs do not eliminate all the risk inherent in investing in the securities
of foreign issuers, such as changes in foreign currency exchange rates. However,
by investing in ADRs rather than directly in foreign issuers' stock, a Fund
avoids currency risks during the settlement period. In general, there is a
large, liquid market in the United States for most ADRs. The Funds may also
invest in securities of foreign issuers in the form of Global Depository
Receipts ("GDRs"), and European Depository Receipts ("EDRs") for the Europe,
Global and International Funds, which are receipts evidencing an arrangement
with a bank, similar to that for ADRs, and are designed for use in other foreign
securities markets. EDRs and GDRs are not necessarily denominated in the
currency of the underlying security.
The Global Fund has registered as a "non-diversified" investment company so that
it will be able to invest more than 5% of its assets in the obligations of an
issuer, subject to the diversification requirements of Subchapter M of the
Internal Revenue Code applicable to the Fund. This allows the Global Fund, as to
50% of its assets, to invest more than 5% of its assets, but not more than 25%,
in the fixed income securities of an individual foreign government or corporate
issuer. Currently, the Fund does not intend to invest more than 5% of its assets
in any individual corporate issuer. Since the Fund may invest a relatively high
percentage of its assets in the obligations of a limited number of issuers, the
Fund may be more susceptible to any single economic, political or regulatory
occurrence than a diversified investment company. See "Investment Restrictions"
in the Statement of Additional Information.
As noted above, the Global Fund may invest in securities that are rated within
the four highest grades by S&P, Moody's or IBCA or, if unrated, are of
comparable quality as determined by the investment manager. Securities rated
within the four highest grades are generally considered to be "investment
grade." Like higher rated securities, securities rated in the fourth grade are
considered to have adequate capacity to pay principal and interest, although
they may have fewer protective provisions than higher rated securities and thus
may be
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adversely affected by severe economic circumstances and are considered to have
speculative characteristics. The characteristics of the rating categories are
described in the Statement of Additional Information under "Appendix--Ratings of
Investments."
Since interest rates vary with changes in economic, market, political and other
conditions, there can be no assurance that past interest rates are indicative of
future rates. The values of fixed income securities in a Fund's portfolio will
fluctuate depending upon market factors and inversely with current interest rate
levels.
Each Fund may engage in options, financial futures and foreign currency
transactions. The Asian, Europe and Global Funds may each lend their portfolio
securities and the Global Fund may engage in delayed delivery transactions. For
a description of special risks associated with these investment techniques, see
"Additional Investment Information" below.
ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION. The portfolio turnover rates for the Funds
are listed under "Financial Highlights." The Funds will have increased
opportunities to adjust their portfolios across various markets and may
experience a high portfolio turnover rate (over 100%), which involves
correspondingly greater brokerage commissions or other transaction costs. Higher
portfolio turnover may result in the realization of greater net short-term
capital gains. See "Dividends and Taxes" in the Statement of Additional
Information.
The Global Fund may take full advantage of the entire range of maturities of
fixed income securities and may adjust the average maturity of its portfolio
from time to time, depending upon its assessment of relative yields on
securities of different maturities and its expectations of future changes in
interest rates. Thus, the average maturity of the Fund's portfolio may be
relatively short (under five years, for example) at some times and relatively
long (over 10 years, for example) at other times. Generally, since shorter term
debt securities tend to be more stable than longer term debt securities, the
portfolio's average maturity will be shorter when interest rates are expected to
rise and longer when interest rates are expected to fall. Since in most foreign
markets debt securities generally are issued with maturities of ten years or
less, it is currently anticipated that the average maturity of the Fund's
portfolio will normally be in the intermediate range (three to ten years).
The Asian, Europe and Global Funds may not borrow money except as a temporary
measure for extraordinary or emergency purposes, and then only in an amount up
to one-third of the value of its total assets, in order to meet redemption
requests without immediately selling any portfolio securities or other assets.
If, for any reason, the current value of the Fund's total assets falls below an
amount equal to three times the amount of its indebtedness from money borrowed,
the Fund will, within three days (not including Sundays and holidays), reduce
its indebtedness to the extent necessary. The Fund will not borrow for leverage
purposes. The Fund may pledge up to 15% of its total assets to secure any such
borrowings. The International Fund may not borrow money except for temporary or
emergency purposes (but not for the purchase of investments) and then only in an
amount not to exceed 5% of its net assets. The Fund may not pledge its assets in
an amount exceeding the amount of the borrowings secured by such pledge.
A Fund will not purchase illiquid securities, including repurchase agreements
maturing in more than seven days, if, as a result thereof, more than 15% of the
Fund's net assets valued at the time of the transaction would be invested in
such securities. If the Fund holds a material percentage of its assets in
illiquid securities, there may be a question concerning the ability of the Fund
to make payment within seven days of the date its shares are tendered for
redemption. SEC guidelines provide that the usual limit on aggregate holdings by
an open-end investment company of illiquid assets is 15% of its net assets. See
"Investment Policies and Techniques--Over-the-Counter Options" in the Statement
of Additional Information for a description of the extent to which over-
the-counter traded options are in effect considered as illiquid for purposes of
each Fund's limit on illiquid securities. A Fund may invest in securities
eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. This
rule permits otherwise restricted securities to be sold to certain institutional
buyers, such as the Funds. Such securities may be illiquid and subject to a
Fund's limitation on illiquid securities. A "Rule 144A" security may be treated
as liquid, however, if so determined pursuant to procedures adopted by the Board
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Trustees. Investing in Rule 144A securities could have the effect of increasing
the level of illiquidity in the Fund to the extent that qualified institutional
buyers become uninterested for a time in purchasing Rule 144A securities.
Each Fund has adopted certain fundamental investment restrictions, which are
presented in the Statement of Additional Information and that, together with the
investment objective and any policies of the Fund specifically designated in
this prospectus as fundamental, cannot be changed without approval by holders of
a majority of its outstanding voting shares. As defined in the Investment
Company Act of 1940 ("1940 Act"), this means the lesser of the vote of (a) 67%
of the shares of the Fund present at a meeting where more than 50% of the
outstanding shares are present in person or by proxy; or (b) more than 50% of
the outstanding shares of the Fund. Policies of a Fund that are neither
designated as fundamental nor incorporated into any of the fundamental
investment restrictions referred to above may be changed by the Board of
Trustees of the applicable Fund without shareholder approval.
OPTIONS AND FINANCIAL FUTURES TRANSACTIONS. Each Fund may deal in options on
securities, securities indexes
and foreign currencies, which options may be listed for trading on a national
securities exchange or traded over-
the-counter. Each Fund may write (sell) covered call options and secured put
options on up to 25% of its net
assets and may purchase put and call options provided that no more than 5% of
its net assets may be invested in
premiums on such options.
A call option gives the purchaser the right to buy, and the writer the
obligation to sell, the underlying security or other asset at the exercise price
during or at the end of the option period. A put option gives the purchaser the
right to sell, and the writer the obligation to buy, the underlying security or
other asset at the exercise price during or at the end of the option period. The
writer of a covered call owns securities or other assets that are acceptable for
escrow and the writer of a secured put invests an amount not less than the
exercise price in eligible securities or other assets to the extent that it is
obligated as a writer. If a call written by a Fund is exercised, the Fund
foregoes any possible profit from an increase in the market price of the
underlying security or other asset over the exercise price plus the premium
received. In writing puts, there is a risk that a Fund may be required to take
delivery of the underlying security or other asset at a disadvantageous price.
Over-the-counter traded options ("OTC options") differ from exchange traded
options in several respects. They are transacted directly with dealers and not
with a clearing corporation, and there is a risk of non-performance by the
dealer as a result of the insolvency of such dealer or otherwise, in which event
a Fund may experience material losses. However, in writing options the premium
is paid in advance by the dealer. OTC options are available for a greater
variety of securities and other assets, and a wider range of expiration dates
and exercise prices, than are exchange traded options.
Each Fund may engage in financial futures transactions. Financial futures
contracts are commodity contracts that obligate the long or short holder to take
or make delivery of a specified quantity of a financial instrument, such as a
security, or an amount of a foreign currency, or the cash value of a securities
index during a specified future period at a specified price. A Fund will "cover"
futures contracts sold by the Fund and maintain in a segregated account certain
liquid assets in connection with futures contracts purchased by the Fund as
described under "Investment Policies and Techniques" in the Statement of
Additional Information. In connection with its foreign securities investments, a
Fund may also engage in foreign currency financial futures transactions. A Fund
will not enter into any futures contracts or options on futures contracts if the
aggregate of the market value of the outstanding futures contracts of the Fund
and futures contracts subject to outstanding options written by the Fund would
exceed 50% of the total assets of the Fund.
The Funds may engage in financial futures transactions and may use index options
in an attempt to hedge against the effects of fluctuations in interest rates and
other market conditions. For example, when the near-term market view is bearish
but the portfolio composition is judged satisfactory for the longer term,
exposure to temporary declines in the market may be reduced by entering into
futures contracts to sell securities or the cash value of a securities index.
Conversely, where the near-term view is bullish, but the Fund is believed to be
well
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positioned for the longer term with a high cash position, the Fund can hedge
against market increases by entering into futures contracts to buy securities or
the cash value of a securities index. In either case, the use of futures
contracts would tend to reduce portfolio turnover and facilitate the Fund's
pursuit of its investment objective. Also, if the Fund owned long-term bonds and
interest rates were expected to rise, it could sell financial futures contracts
or the cash value of a securities index. If interest rates did increase, the
value of the bonds in the Fund would decline, but this decline would be offset
in whole or in part by an increase in the value of the Fund's futures contracts
or the cash value of the securities index. If, on the other hand, long-term
interest rates were expected to decline, the Fund could hold short-term debt
securities and benefit from the income earned by holding such securities, while
at the same time the Fund could purchase futures contracts on long-term bonds or
the cash value of a securities index. Thus, the Fund could take advantage of the
anticipated rise in the value of long-term bonds without actually buying them.
The futures contracts and short-term debt securities could then be liquidated
and the cash proceeds used to buy long-term bonds.
Futures contracts entail risks. If the investment manager's judgment about the
general direction of interest rates, markets or exchange rates is wrong, the
overall performance may be poorer than if no such contracts had been entered
into. There may be an imperfect correlation between movements in prices of
futures contracts and portfolio assets being hedged. In addition, the market
prices of futures contracts may be affected by certain factors. For example, if
participants in the futures market elect to close out their contracts through
offsetting transactions rather than meet margin requirements, distortions in the
normal relationship between the underlying assets and futures market could
result. Price distortions also could result if investors in futures contracts
decide to make or take delivery of underlying securities or other assets rather
than engage in closing transactions because of the resultant reduction in the
liquidity of the futures market. In addition, because, from the point of view of
speculators, margin requirements in the futures market are less onerous than
margin requirements in the cash market, increased participation by speculators
in the futures market could cause temporary price distortions. Due to the
possibility of price distortions in the futures market and because of the
imperfect correlation between movements in the prices of securities or other
assets and movements in the prices of futures contracts, a correct forecast of
market trends by the investment manager still may not result in a successful
hedging transaction. If any of these events should occur, a Fund could lose
money on the financial futures contracts and also on the value of its portfolio
assets. The costs incurred in connection with futures transactions could reduce
a Fund's return.
Index options involve risks similar to those risks relating to transactions in
financial futures contracts described above. Also, an option purchased by a Fund
may expire worthless, in which case the Fund would lose the premium paid
therefor.
A Fund may engage in futures transactions only on commodities exchanges or
boards of trade. A Fund will not engage in transactions in index options,
financial futures contracts or related options for speculation, but only as an
attempt to hedge against changes in interest rates or market conditions
affecting the values of securities or other assets that the Fund owns or intends
to purchase.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS. Each Fund may invest all or a portion of its
assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies. Each Fund may engage in
foreign currency transactions in connection with its investments in foreign
securities but will not speculate in foreign currency exchange. The value of the
foreign securities investments of a Fund measured in U.S. Dollars may be
affected favorably or unfavorably by changes in foreign currency exchange rates
and exchange control regulations, and the Fund may incur costs in connection
with conversions between various currencies. Each Fund will conduct its foreign
currency exchange transactions either on a spot (i.e., cash) basis at the spot
rate prevailing in the foreign currency exchange market, or through forward
contracts to purchase or sell foreign currencies. A forward foreign currency
exchange contract involves an obligation to purchase or sell a specific currency
at a future date, which may be any fixed number of days from the date of the
contract agreed upon by the parties, at a price set at the time of the contract.
These contracts are traded directly between currency traders (usually large
commercial banks) and their customers.
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When a Fund enters into a contract for the purchase or sale of a security
denominated in a foreign currency, it may want to establish the U.S. Dollar cost
or proceeds, as the case may be. By entering into a forward contract in U.S.
Dollars for the purchase or sale of the amount of foreign currency involved in
an underlying security transaction, the Fund is able to protect itself against a
possible loss between trade and settlement dates resulting from an adverse
change in the relationship between the U.S. Dollar and such foreign currency.
However, this tends to limit potential gains which might result from a positive
change in such currency relationships. Each Fund may also hedge its foreign
currency exchange rate risk by engaging in currency financial futures and
options transactions.
When the investment manager believes that the currency of a particular foreign
country may suffer a substantial decline against the U.S. Dollar, it may enter
into a forward contract to sell an amount of foreign currency approximating the
value of some or all of a Fund's portfolio securities denominated in such
foreign currency. In this situation the Global and International Funds may, in
the alternative, enter into a forward contract to sell a different foreign
currency for a fixed U.S. Dollar amount where the investment manager believes
that the U.S. Dollar value of the currency to be sold pursuant to the forward
contract will fall whenever there is a decline in the U.S. Dollar value of the
currency in which portfolio securities of the Fund are denominated
("cross-hedge"). The forecasting of short-term currency market movement is
extremely difficult and whether such a short-term hedging strategy will be
successful is highly uncertain.
It is impossible to forecast with absolute precision the market value of
portfolio securities at the expiration of a contract. Accordingly, it may be
necessary for a Fund to purchase additional currency on the spot market (and
bear the expense of such purchase) if the market value of the security is less
than the amount of foreign currency the Fund is obligated to deliver when a
decision is made to sell the security and make delivery of the foreign currency
in settlement of a forward contract. Conversely, it may be necessary to sell on
the spot market some of the foreign currency received upon the sale of the
portfolio security if its market value exceeds the amount of foreign currency
the Fund is obligated to deliver.
The Funds do not enter into forward contracts or maintain a net exposure in such
contracts where the Fund would be obligated to deliver an amount of foreign
currency in excess of the value of the Fund's securities or other assets (a)
denominated in that currency or (b), in the case of a "cross-hedge" for the
Global and International Funds, denominated in a currency or currencies that the
investment manager believes will have price movements that tend to correlate
closely with that currency. There is no limitation as to the percentage of the
Global Fund's assets that may be committed to forward contracts for the purchase
of a foreign currency; each of the Asian, Europe and International Funds do not
intend to enter into such forward contracts if it would have more than 15% of
the value of its total assets committed to such contracts. A Fund segregates
cash or liquid securities to the extent required by applicable regulation in
connection with forward foreign currency exchange contracts entered into for the
purchase of a foreign currency. A Fund generally does not enter into a forward
contract with a term longer than one year.
DERIVATIVES. In addition to options and financial futures transactions,
consistent with its objective, a Fund may invest in a broad array of financial
instruments and securities in which the value of the instrument or security is
"derived" from the performance of an underlying asset or a "benchmark" such as a
security index, an interest rate or a foreign currency ("derivatives").
Derivatives are most often used to manage investment risk, to increase or
decrease exposure to an asset class or benchmark (as a hedge or to enhance
return), or to create an investment position directly (often because it is more
efficient or less costly than direct investment). There is no guarantee that
these results can be achieved through the use of derivatives. The types of
derivatives used by a Fund and the techniques employed by the investment manager
may change over time as new derivatives and strategies are developed or
regulatory changes occur.
SPECIAL RISK FACTORS -- OPTIONS, FUTURES, FOREIGN CURRENCIES AND OTHER
DERIVATIVES. The Statement of Additional Information contains further
information about the characteristics, risks and possible benefits of options,
futures, foreign currency and other derivative transactions. See "Investment
Policies and Techniques" in the
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Statement of Additional Information. The principal risks are: (a) possible
imperfect correlation between movements in the prices of options, currencies,
futures or other derivatives contracts and movements in the prices of the
securities or currencies hedged, used for cover or that the derivatives intended
to replicate; (b) lack of assurance that a liquid secondary market will exist
for any particular option, futures, foreign currency or other derivatives
contract at any particular time; (c) the need for additional skills and
techniques beyond those required for normal portfolio management; (d) losses on
futures contracts resulting from market movements not anticipated by the
investment manager; (e) the possible need to defer closing out certain options
or futures contracts in order to continue to qualify for beneficial tax
treatment afforded "regulated investment companies" under the Internal Revenue
Code; and (f) the possible non-performance of the counter-party to the
derivative contract.
DELAYED DELIVERY TRANSACTIONS. The Global Fund may purchase or sell portfolio
securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis. When-issued or delayed
delivery transactions involve a commitment by the Fund to purchase or sell
securities with payment and delivery to take place in the future in order to
secure what is considered to be an advantageous price or yield to the Fund at
the time of entering into the transaction. The value of fixed income securities
to be delivered in the future will fluctuate as interest rates vary. Because the
Fund is required to set aside cash or other liquid securities to satisfy its
commitments to purchase when-issued or delayed delivery securities, flexibility
to manage the Fund's investments may be limited if commitments to purchase
when-issued or delayed delivery securities were to exceed 25% of the value of
its assets.
To the extent the Global Fund engages in when-issued or delayed purchases, it
will do so for the purpose of acquiring portfolio securities consistent with the
Fund's investment objective and policies. The Fund reserves the right to sell
these securities before the settlement date if deemed advisable.
In when-issued or delayed delivery transactions, delivery of the securities
occurs beyond normal settlement periods; but the Fund would not pay for such
securities or start earning interest on them until they were delivered. However,
when the Fund purchases securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis,
it immediately assumes the risks of ownership, including the risk of price
fluctuation. Failure to deliver a security purchased on a when-issued or delayed
delivery basis may result in a loss or missed opportunity to make an alternative
investment. Depending on market conditions, the Fund's when-issued and delayed
delivery purchase commitments could cause its net asset value per share to be
more volatile; because such securities may increase the amount by which its
total assets, including the value of when-issued and delayed delivery securities
it holds, exceed its net assets.
LENDING OF PORTFOLIO SECURITIES. Consistent with applicable regulatory
requirements, each of the Asian, Europe and Global Funds may lend its portfolio
securities (principally to broker-dealers) without limit where such loans are
callable at any time and are continuously secured by segregated collateral (cash
or other liquid securities) equal to no less than the market value, determined
daily, of the securities loaned. A Fund will receive amounts equal to dividends
or interest on the securities loaned. It also will earn income for having made
the loan. Any cash collateral pursuant to these loans will be invested in
short-term money market instruments. As with other extensions of credit, there
are risks of delay in recovery or even loss of rights in the collateral should
the borrower of the securities fail financially. However, the loans would be
made only to firms deemed by the Fund's investment manager to be of good
standing, and when the Fund's investment manager believes the potential earnings
to justify the attendant risk. Management will limit such lending to not more
than one-third of the value of a Fund's total assets.
INVESTMENT MANAGER AND UNDERWRITER
INVESTMENT MANAGER. Scudder Kemper Investments, Inc. ("Scudder Kemper"), 345
Park Avenue, New York, New York, is the investment manager of each Fund and
provides each Fund with continuous professional investment supervision. Scudder
Kemper is one of the largest investment managers in the country with more than
$200 billion under management and has been engaged in the management of
investment funds for more
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than seventy years. Zurich Insurance Company, a leading internationally
recognized provider of insurance and financial services in property/casualty and
life insurance, reinsurance and structured financial solutions as well as asset
management, owns approximately 70% of Scudder Kemper, with the balance owned by
Scudder Kemper's officers and employees.
Responsibility for overall management of each Fund rests with its Board of
Trustees and officers. Professional investment supervision is provided by
Scudder Kemper. The investment management agreements provide that Scudder Kemper
shall act as each Fund's investment adviser, manage its investments and provide
it with various services and facilities. Scudder Kemper will use the services of
Zurich Investment Management Limited ("ZIML"), 1 South Place, London, U.K. EC2M
2ZS, an affiliate of Scudder Kemper, as a sub-adviser for each Fund. ZIML is an
indirect subsidiary of Zurich Insurance Company and has served as sub-adviser
for mutual funds since December, 1996 and investment adviser for certain
institutional accounts since August, 1988. Under the terms of the sub-advisory
agreement between ZIML and Scudder Kemper, ZIML renders investment advisory and
management services with regard to such portion of the Fund's portfolio as may
be allocated to ZIML by Scudder Kemper from time to time for management,
including services related to foreign securities, foreign currency transactions
and related investments. Scudder Kemper pays ZIML for its services a sub-
advisory fee, payable monthly at the annual rate of .35% for each of the Asian,
Europe and International Funds and .30% for the Global Income Fund of the
portion of the average daily net assets of that Fund allocated by Scudder Kemper
to ZIML for management.
Andrew Mason has been the portfolio manager of the Asian Fund since its
inception in 1996. Mr. Mason joined ZIML in 1994, and is currently
Director--Asian Equities for ZIML. Prior thereto, he was a portfolio manager of
the Asian and Japanese portfolios for a United Kingdom pension fund. Mr. Mason
received his Bachelors degree in Economics from University College Swansea,
Wales.
Edith A. Thouin has been the portfolio manager of the Europe Fund since its
inception in 1996. Ms. Thouin joined ZIML in 1992, and is Director--European
Equities for ZIML. Ms. Thouin received an L.L.M. in law from the University of
Leiden (The Netherlands) in 1983 and is a member of the Swiss Society of
Security Analysts.
Gordon K. Johns is the portfolio manager of the Global Fund. Mr. Johns has
served as portfolio or co-portfolio manager since the Fund commenced operations
in October 1989. Mr. Johns joined ZIML in September 1988 and is a Managing
Director of ZIML. He received a B.A. in law from Balliol College in Oxford,
United Kingdom.
Dennis H. Ferro is a Managing Director of ZIML and portfolio manager of Kemper
International Fund and has served in this capacity since March 1994. Prior to
coming to ZIML, Mr. Ferro was President, Managing Director and Chief Investment
Officer of an international investment advisory firm. He received a B.A. in
Political Science from Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania and an
M.B.A. in Finance from St. Johns University, Jamaica, New York. Mr. Ferro is a
Chartered Financial Analyst.
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Each Fund pays Scudder Kemper an investment management fee, payable monthly, at
1/12 of the annual rates shown below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ANNUAL MANAGEMENT FEE RATES
------------------------------
EUROPE, GLOBAL AND
AVERAGE DAILY NET ASSETS OF THE FUND INTERNATIONAL ASIAN
------------------------------------ ------------------ -----
<S> <C> <C>
$0 - $250 million........................................... .75% .85%
$250 million - $1 billion................................... .72 .82
$1 billion - $2.5 billion................................... .70 .80
$2.5 billion - $5 billion................................... .68 .78
$5 billion - $7.5 billion................................... .65 .75
$7.5 billion - $10 billion.................................. .64 .74
$10 billion - $12.5 billion................................. .63 .73
Over $12.5 billion.......................................... .62 .72
</TABLE>
The expenses of each Fund, and of other investment companies investing in
foreign securities, can be expected to be higher than for investment companies
investing primarily in domestic securities since the costs of operation are
higher, including custody and transaction costs for foreign securities and
investment management fees.
FUND ACCOUNTING AGENT. Scudder Fund Accounting Corporation ("SFAC"), a
subsidiary of Scudder Kemper, is responsible for determining the daily net asset
value per share of the Funds and maintaining all accounting records related
thereto. Currently, SFAC receives no fee for its services to the Funds; however,
subject to Board approval, at some time in the future, SFAC may seek payment for
its services under this agreement.
YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE. Many computers currently are unable to correctly process
date-related information which spans the 21st century. The inability to
successfully address this issue could result in interruptions in a Fund's
business and have a material adverse effect on a Fund's operations. Scudder
Kemper and its affiliates have commenced a review of their computer-based
systems, as well as those of third party service providers, with a view toward
assessing whether or not the transition to the 21st century will have any
material impact on the ability of Scudder Kemper to conduct its business. The
process involves identifying the systems affected, monitoring the process of
system upgrades, as appropriate, against planned time lines, and developing
contingency plans in order to meet identified material risks.
PRINCIPAL UNDERWRITER. Pursuant to an underwriting and distribution services
agreement ("distribution agreement") with each Fund, Kemper Distributors, Inc.
("KDI"), 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60606, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Scudder Kemper, is the principal underwriter and distributor of
each Fund's shares and acts as agent of each Fund in the sale of its shares. KDI
bears all its expenses of providing services pursuant to the distribution
agreement, including the payment of any commissions. KDI provides for the
preparation of advertising or sales literature and bears the cost of printing
and mailing prospectuses to persons other than shareholders. KDI bears the cost
of qualifying and maintaining the qualification of Fund shares for sale under
the securities laws of the various states and each Fund bears the expense of
registering its shares with the Securities and Exchange Commission. KDI may
enter into related selling group agreements with various broker-dealers,
including affiliates of KDI, that provide distribution services to investors.
KDI also may provide some of the distribution services.
CLASS A SHARES. KDI receives no compensation from the Fund as principal
underwriter for Class A shares and pays all expenses of distribution of each
Fund's Class A shares under the distribution agreement not otherwise paid by
dealers or other financial services firms. As indicated under "Purchase of
Shares," KDI retains the sales charge upon the purchase of shares and pays or
allows concessions or discounts to firms for the sale of Fund shares.
CLASS B SHARES. For its services under the distribution agreement, KDI receives
a fee from each Fund, payable monthly, at the annual rate of .75% of average
daily net assets of each Fund attributable to Class B shares. This fee is
accrued daily as an expense of Class B shares. KDI also receives any contingent
deferred sales charges. See
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"Redemption or Repurchase of Shares--Contingent Deferred Sales Charge--Class B
Shares." KDI currently compensates firms for sales of Class B shares at a
commission rate of 3.75%.
CLASS C SHARES. For its services under the distribution agreement, KDI receives
a fee from each Fund, payable monthly, at an annual rate of .75% of net assets
of each Fund attributable to Class C shares. This fee is accrued daily as an
expense of Class C shares. KDI currently advances to firms the first year
distribution fee, at a rate of .75% of the purchase price of Class C shares. For
periods after the first year, KDI currently pays firms for sales of Class C
shares a distribution fee, payable quarterly, at an annual rate of .75% of net
assets attributable to Class C shares maintained and serviced by the firm and
the fee continues until terminated by KDI or a Fund. KDI also receives any
contingent deferred sales charges. See "Redemption or Repurchase of Shares --
Contingent Deferred Sales Charges -- Class C Shares."
RULE 12B-1 PLAN. Since each distribution agreement provides for fees payable as
an expense of the Class B shares and the Class C shares that are used by KDI to
pay for distribution services for those classes, that agreement is approved and
reviewed separately for the Class B shares and the Class C shares in accordance
with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, which regulates the manner in which an
investment company may, directly or indirectly, bear the expenses of
distributing its shares. The table below shows amounts paid in connection with
each Fund's Rule 12b-1 Plan during its 1997 fiscal year.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DISTRIBUTION FEES PAID CONTINGENT DEFERRED
DISTRIBUTION EXPENSES BY FUND TO SALES CHARGES PAID
INCURRED BY UNDERWRITER UNDERWRITER TO UNDERWRITER
------------------------ ----------------------- -------------------
FUND CLASS B CLASS C CLASS B CLASS C CLASS B CLASS C
- ---- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Asian.................................. $ 154,000 20,000 18,000 2,000 7,000 --
Europe................................. $ 368,000 23,000 41,000 4,000 15,000 --
Global................................. $ 260,000 43,000 270,000 9,000 62,000 1,000
International.......................... $3,027,000 313,000 970,000 96,000 227,000 3,000
</TABLE>
If a Rule 12b-1 Plan (the "Plan") is terminated in accordance with its terms,
the obligation of a Fund to make payments to KDI pursuant to the Plan will cease
and the Fund will not be required to make any payments past the termination
date. Thus, there is no legal obligation for the Fund to pay any expenses
incurred by KDI in excess of its fees under a Plan, if for any reason the Plan
is terminated in accordance with its terms. Future fees under a Plan may or may
not be sufficient to reimburse KDI for its expenses incurred.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES. KDI also provides information and administrative
services for Fund shareholders pursuant to an administrative services agreement
("administrative agreement"). KDI may enter into related arrangements with
various broker-dealer firms and other service or administrative firms ("firms"),
that provide services and facilities for their customers or clients who are
investors of the Funds. Such administrative services and assistance may include,
but are not limited to, establishing and maintaining records, processing
purchase and redemption transactions, answering routine inquiries regarding the
Funds and their special features and such other administrative services as may
be agreed upon from time to time and permitted by applicable statute, rule or
regulation. KDI bears all its expenses of providing services pursuant to the
administrative agreement, including the payment of any service fees. For
services under the administrative agreement, each Fund pays KDI a fee, payable
monthly, at an annual rate of up to .25% of average daily net assets of Class A,
B, and C shares of such Fund. With respect to Class A shares, KDI then pays each
firm a service fee, normally payable quarterly, at an annual rate of (a) up to
.15% of net assets for the Global Fund and .25% of net assets for the
International Fund of those accounts in the Fund that it maintains and services
attributable to Class A shares acquired prior to October 1, 1993, and (b) up to
.25% of net assets of those accounts in each Fund that it maintains and services
attributable to Class A shares acquired on or after October 1, 1993. With
respect to Class B shares and Class C shares, KDI pays each firm a service fee,
normally payable quarterly, at an annual rate of up to .25% of net assets of
those accounts in the Fund that it maintains and services attributable to Class
B shares and Class C shares, respectively. Firms to which service fees may be
paid include affiliates of KDI.
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CLASS A SHARES. For Class A shares, a firm becomes eligible for the service fee
based on assets in the accounts in the month following the month of purchase and
the fee continues until terminated by KDI or the Fund. The fees are calculated
monthly and normally paid quarterly.
CLASS B AND CLASS C SHARES. KDI currently advances to firms the first year
service fee at a rate of up to .25% of the purchase price of such shares. For
periods after the first year, KDI currently intends to pay firms a service fee
at a rate of up to .25% (calculated monthly and normally paid quarterly) of the
net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares maintained and serviced by
the firm and the fee continues until terminated by KDI or the Fund.
KDI also may provide some of the above services and may retain any portion of
the fee under the administrative agreement not paid to firms to compensate
itself for administrative functions performed for each Fund. Currently, the
administrative services fee payable to KDI is based only upon Fund assets in
accounts for which a firm provides administrative services and it is intended
that KDI will pay all the administrative services fee that it receives from each
Fund to firms in the form of service fees. The effective administrative services
fee rate to be charged against all assets of each Fund while this procedure is
in effect will depend upon the proportion of Fund assets that is in accounts for
which a firm provides administrative services as well as, with respect to the
Class A shares of the Global Fund, the date when shares representing such assets
were purchased. In addition, KDI may, from time to time, from its own resources,
pay certain firms additional amounts for ongoing administrative services and
assistance provided to their customers and clients who are shareholders of the
Funds.
CUSTODIAN, TRANSFER AGENT AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICE AGENT. The Chase Manhattan
Bank, Chase MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, New York 11245, as custodian, has
custody of all securities and cash of each Fund held outside the United States.
Investors Fiduciary Trust Company ("IFTC"), 801 Pennsylvania Avenue, Kansas
City, Missouri 64105, as custodian, and State Street Bank and Trust Company, 225
Franklin Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, as sub-custodian, have custody of
all securities and cash of each Fund maintained in the United States. IFTC also
is each Fund's transfer agent and dividend-paying agent. Pursuant to a services
agreement with IFTC, Kemper Service Company ("KSvC"), an affiliate of Scudder
Kemper, serves as "Shareholder Service Agent" of each Fund and as such, performs
all of IFTC's duties as transfer agent and dividend-paying agent. For a
description of transfer agent and shareholder service agent fees, see
"Investment Manager and Underwriter" in the Statement of Additional Information.
PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS. Scudder Kemper and ZIML place all orders for purchases
and sales of a Fund's securities. Subject to seeking best execution of orders,
they may consider sales of shares of a Fund and other funds managed by Scudder
Kemper or its affiliates as a factor in selecting broker-dealers. See "Portfolio
Transactions" in the Statement of Additional Information.
DIVIDENDS AND TAXES
DIVIDENDS. The Global Fund normally distributes monthly dividends of net
investment income, the Asian, Europe and International Funds normally distribute
annual dividends of net investment income, and each Fund distributes any net
realized short-term and long-term capital gains at least annually.
Dividends paid by a Fund as to each class of its shares will be calculated in
the same manner, at the same time and on the same day. The level of income
dividends per share (as a percentage of net asset value) will be lower for Class
B and Class C shares than for Class A shares primarily as a result of the
distribution services fee applicable to Class B and Class C shares.
Distributions of capital gains, if any, will be paid in the same amount for each
class.
Income dividends and capital gain dividends, if any, of a Fund will be credited
to shareholder accounts in full and fractional Fund shares of the same class at
net asset value except that, upon written request to the Shareholder Service
Agent, a shareholder may select one of the following options:
(1) To receive income and short-term capital gain dividends in cash and
long-term capital gain dividends in shares of the same class at net asset
value; or
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(2) To receive income and capital gain dividends in cash.
Any dividends of a Fund that are reinvested normally will be reinvested in Fund
shares of the same class. However, upon written request to the Shareholder
Service Agent, a shareholder may elect to have dividends of a Fund invested
without sales charge in shares of the same class of another Kemper Fund at the
net asset value of such class of such other fund. See "Special Features--Class A
Shares--Combined Purchases" for a list of such other Kemper Funds. To use this
privilege of investing dividends of a Fund in shares of another Kemper Fund,
shareholders must maintain a minimum account value of $1,000 in the Fund
distributing the dividends. The Funds reinvest dividend checks (and future
dividends) in shares of that same class of the Fund and class if checks are
returned as undeliverable. Dividends and other distributions in the aggregate
amount of $10 or less are automatically reinvested in shares of the same Fund
unless the shareholder requests that such policy not be applied to the
shareholder's account.
TAXES. Each Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment
company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code ("Code") and, if so
qualified, will not be liable for federal income taxes to the extent its
earnings are distributed. Dividends derived from net investment income and net
short-term capital gains are taxable to shareholders as ordinary income and
long-term capital gain dividends are taxable to shareholders as long-term
capital gain regardless of how long the shares have been held and whether
received in cash or shares. Long-term capital gain dividends received by
individual shareholders are taxed at a maximum rate of 20% on gains realized by
a Fund from securities held more than 18 months and at a maximum rate of 28% on
gains realized by a Fund from securities held more than 12 months but not more
than 18 months. Dividends declared in October, November or December to
shareholders of record as of a date in one of those months and paid during the
following January are treated as paid on December 31 of the calendar year
declared. It is anticipated that only a small portion, if any, of the ordinary
income dividends paid by either Fund will qualify for the dividends received
deduction available to corporate shareholders.
A dividend received shortly after the purchase of shares reduces the net asset
value of the shares by the amount of the dividend and, although in effect a
return of capital, will be taxable to the shareholder. If the net asset value of
shares were reduced below the shareholder's cost by dividends representing gains
realized on sales of securities, such dividends would be a return of investment
though taxable as stated above.
The Asian, Europe and International Funds intend to continue to qualify for and
may make the election permitted under Section 853 of the Code. If more than 50%
of the value of the Global Fund's total assets at the close of a fiscal year
consists of foreign securities, the Global Fund may make the election permitted
under Section 853 of the Code. If this election is made, shareholders may be
able to claim a credit or deduction on their income tax returns for, and will be
required to treat as part of the amounts distributed to them, their pro rata
portion of the income taxes paid by the Fund to foreign countries (which taxes
relate primarily to investment income). The shareholders of a Fund may claim a
credit by reason of that Fund's election, subject to certain limitations imposed
by Section 904 of the Code. Also, under the Code, no deduction for foreign taxes
may be claimed by individual shareholders who do not elect to itemize deductions
on their federal income tax returns; although such a shareholder may claim a
credit for foreign taxes and in any event will be treated as having taxable
income in the amount of the shareholder's pro rata share of foreign taxes paid
by the Fund.
Gains and losses attributable to fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies
will be characterized generally as ordinary gain or loss under Section 988 of
the Code. For example, if a Fund sold a foreign bond and part of the gain or
loss on the sale were attributable to an increase or decrease in the value of a
foreign currency, then the currency gain or loss would be treated as ordinary
income or loss. If such transactions result in greater net ordinary income, the
dividends paid by the Fund will be increased; if the result of such transactions
is lower net ordinary income, a portion of dividends paid could be classified as
a return of capital.
Each Fund is required by law to withhold 31% of taxable dividends and redemption
proceeds paid to certain shareholders who do not furnish a correct taxpayer
identification number (in the case of individuals, a social security number) and
in certain other circumstances. Trustees of qualified retirement plans and
403(b)(7) accounts are required by law to withhold 20% of the taxable portion of
any distribution that is eligible to be
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"rolled over." The 20% withholding requirement does not apply to distributions
from Individual Retirement Accounts ("IRAs") or any part of a distribution that
is transferred directly to another qualified retirement plan, 403(b)(7) account,
or IRA. Shareholders should consult with their tax advisers regarding the 20%
withholding requirement.
After each transaction, shareholders will receive a confirmation statement
giving complete details of the transaction except that statements will be sent
quarterly for transactions involving dividend reinvestment and periodic
investment and redemption programs. Information for income tax purposes will be
provided after the end of the calendar year. Shareholders are encouraged to
retain copies of their account confirmation statements or year-end statements
for tax reporting purposes, including information regarding any foreign taxes
and credits. However, those who have incomplete records may obtain historical
account transaction information at a reasonable fee.
When more than one shareholder resides at the same address, certain reports and
communications to be delivered to such shareholders may be combined in the same
mailing package, and certain duplicate reports and communications may be
eliminated. Similarly, account statements to be sent to such shareholders may be
combined in the same mailing package or consolidated into a single statement.
However, a shareholder may request that the foregoing policies not be applied to
the shareholders's account.
NET ASSET VALUE
The net asset value per share of a Fund is determined separately for each class
by dividing the value of the Fund's net assets attributable to that class by the
number of shares of that class outstanding. The per share net asset value of the
Class B and Class C shares of a Fund will generally be lower than that of the
Class A shares of the Fund because of the higher expenses borne by the Class B
and Class C shares. Securities that are primarily traded on a domestic
securities exchange or securities listed on the NASDAQ National Market are
valued at the last sale price on the exchange or market where primarily traded
or listed, or, if there is no recent sale price available, at the last current
bid quotation. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign securities
exchanges are generally valued at the preceding closing values of such
securities on their respective exchanges where primarily traded. A security that
is listed or traded on more than one exchange is valued at the quotation on the
exchange determined to be the primary market for such security by the Board of
Trustees or its delegates. Securities not so traded or listed are valued at the
last current bid quotation if market quotations are available. Fixed income
securities are valued by using market quotations, or independent pricing
services that use prices provided by market makers or estimates of market values
obtained from yield data relating to instruments or securities with similar
characteristics. Equity options are valued at the last sale price unless the bid
price is higher or the asked price is lower, in which event such bid or asked
price is used. Exchange traded fixed income options, financial futures and
options thereon are valued at the settlement price established each day by the
board of trade or exchange on which they are traded. Over-the-counter traded
options are valued based upon current prices provided by market makers. Other
securities and assets are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by
the Board of Trustees. Because of the need to obtain prices as of the close of
trading on various exchanges throughout the world, the calculation of net asset
value of the Fund does not necessarily take place contemporaneously with the
determination of the prices of a Fund's foreign securities, which may be made
prior to the determination of net asset value. For purposes of determining the
Fund's net asset value, all assets and liabilities initially expressed in
foreign currency values will be converted into U.S. Dollar values at the mean
between the bid and offered quotations of such currencies against U.S. Dollars
as last quoted by a recognized dealer. If an event were to occur after the value
of a security was so established but before the net asset value per share was
determined, which was likely to materially change the net asset value, then that
security would be valued using fair value determinations by the Board of
Trustees or its delegates. On each day the New York Stock Exchange (the
"Exchange") is open for trading, the net asset value is determined as of the
earlier of 3:00 p.m. Chicago time or the close of the Exchange.
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PURCHASE OF SHARES
ALTERNATIVE PURCHASE ARRANGEMENTS. Class A shares of each Fund are sold to
investors subject to an initial sales charge. Class B shares are sold without an
initial sales charge but are subject to higher ongoing expenses than Class A
shares and a contingent deferred sales charge payable upon certain redemptions.
Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares six years after issuance.
Class C shares are sold without an initial sales charge but are subject to
higher ongoing expenses than Class A shares, are subject to a contingent
deferred sales charge payable upon certain redemptions within the first year
following purchase and do not convert into another class. When placing purchase
orders, investors must specify whether the order is for Class A, Class B or
Class C shares.
The primary distinctions among the classes of each Fund's shares lie in their
initial and contingent deferred sales charge structures and in their ongoing
expenses, including asset-based sales charges in the form of Rule 12b-1
distribution fees. These differences are summarized in the table below. See,
also, "Summary of Expenses." Each class has distinct advantages and
disadvantages for different investors, and investors may choose the class that
best suits their circumstances and objectives.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ANNUAL 12B-1 FEES
(AS A % OF AVERAGE DAILY
SALES CHARGE NET ASSETS) OTHER INFORMATION
------------ ------------------------ -----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Class A Maximum initial sales charge of None Initial sales charge waived or
4.5% (for the Global Fund) and reduced for certain purchases
5.75% (for each of the Asian,
Europe and International Funds)
of the public offering price
Class B Maximum contingent deferred sales 0.75% Shares convert to Class A shares
charge of 4% of redemption six years after issuance
proceeds; declines to zero after
six years
Class C Contingent deferred sales charge 0.75% No conversion feature
of 1% of redemption proceeds for
redemptions made during first
year after purchase
</TABLE>
The minimum initial investment for each Fund is $1,000 and the minimum
subsequent investment is $100. The minimum initial investment for an Individual
Retirement Account is $250 and the minimum subsequent investment is $50. Under
an automatic investment plan, such as Bank Direct Deposit, Payroll Direct
Deposit or Government Direct Deposit, the minimum initial and subsequent
investment is $50. These minimum amounts may be changed at any time in
management's discretion.
Share certificates will not be issued unless requested in writing and may not be
available for certain types of account registrations. It is recommended that
investors not request share certificates unless needed for a specific purpose.
You cannot redeem shares by telephone or wire transfer or use the telephone
exchange privilege if share certificates have been issued. A lost or destroyed
certificate is difficult to replace and can be expensive to the shareholder (a
bond worth 2% or more of the certificate value is normally required).
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INITIAL SALES CHARGE ALTERNATIVE--CLASS A SHARES. The public offering price of
Class A shares for purchasers of the Global Fund choosing the initial sales
charge alternative is the net asset value plus a sales charge, as set forth
below.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
GLOBAL FUND--SALES CHARGE
----------------------------------------------------------------------
ALLOWED TO
DEALERS AS A
AS A PERCENTAGE AS A PERCENTAGE PERCENTAGE OF
OF OFFERING PRICE OF NET ASSET VALUE* OFFERING PRICE
AMOUNT OF PURCHASE ----------------- ------------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Less than $100,000................................. 4.50% 4.71% 4.00%
$100,000 but less than $250,000.................... 3.50 3.63 3.00
$250,000 but less than $500,000.................... 2.60 2.67 2.25
$500,000 but less than $1 million.................. 2.00 2.04 1.75
$1 million and over................................ 0.00** 0.00** ***
- ---------------
* Rounded to the nearest one-hundredth percent.
** Redemption of shares may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge as discussed below.
*** Commission is payable by KDI as discussed
below.
</TABLE>
The public offering price of Class A shares for purchasers of the Asian, Europe
or International Fund choosing the initial sales charge alternative is the net
asset value plus a sales charge, as set forth below.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ASIAN, EUROPE AND INTERNATIONAL FUNDS--SALES CHARGE
----------------------------------------------------------------------
ALLOWED TO
DEALERS AS A
AS A PERCENTAGE AS A PERCENTAGE PERCENTAGE OF
OF OFFERING PRICE OF NET ASSET VALUE* OFFERING PRICE
AMOUNT OF PURCHASE ----------------- ------------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Less than $50,000.................................. 5.75% 6.10% 5.20%
$50,000 but less than $100,000..................... 4.50 4.71 4.00
$100,000 but less than $250,000.................... 3.50 3.63 3.00
$250,000 but less than $500,000.................... 2.60 2.67 2.25
$500,000 but less than $1 million.................. 2.00 2.04 1.75
$1 million and over................................ .00** .00** ***
- ---------------
* Rounded to the nearest one-hundredth percent.
** Redemption of shares may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge as discussed below.
*** Commission is payable by KDI as discussed
below.
</TABLE>
Each Fund receives the entire net asset value of all Class A shares sold. KDI,
the Funds' principal underwriter, retains the sales charge on sales of Class A
shares from which it allows discounts from the applicable public offering price
to investment dealers, which discounts are uniform for all dealers in the United
States and its territories. The normal discount allowed to dealers is set forth
in the above table. Upon notice to all dealers with whom it has sales
agreements, KDI may reallow up to the full applicable sales charge, as shown in
the above table, during periods and for transactions specified in such notice
and such reallowances may be based upon attainment of minimum sales levels.
During periods when 90% or more of the sales charge is reallowed, such dealers
may be deemed to be underwriters as that term is defined in the Securities Act
of 1933.
Class A shares of a Fund may be purchased at net asset value to the extent that
the amount invested represents the net proceeds from a redemption of shares of a
mutual fund for which Scudder Kemper or an affiliate does not serve as
investment manager ("non-Kemper Fund") provided that: (a) the investor has
previously paid either an initial sales charge in connection with the purchase
of the non-Kemper Fund shares redeemed or a contingent deferred sales charge in
connection with the redemption of the non-Kemper Fund shares, and (b) the
purchase of Fund shares is made within 90 days after the date of such
redemption. To make such a purchase at net asset value, the investor or the
investor's dealer must, at the time of purchase, submit a request that the
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purchase be processed at net asset value pursuant to this privilege. The
redemption of the shares of the non-Kemper fund is, for federal income tax
purposes, a sale upon which a gain or loss may be realized. KDI may in its
discretion compensate firms for sales of Class A shares under this privilege at
a commission rate of .50% of the amount of Class A shares purchased.
Class A shares of a Fund may be purchased at net asset value by: (a) any
purchaser provided that the amount invested in the Fund or other Kemper Mutual
Funds listed under "Special Features--Class A Shares--Combined Purchases" totals
at least $1,000,000 including purchases of Class A shares pursuant to the
"Combined Purchases," "Letter of Intent" and "Cumulative Discount" features
described under "Special Features"; or (b) a participant-directed qualified
retirement plan described in Code Section 401(a) or a participant-directed
non-qualified deferred compensation plan described in Code Section 457 or a
participant-directed qualified retirement plan described in Code Section
403(b)(7) which is not sponsored by a K-12 school district provided in each case
that such plan has not less than 200 eligible employees (the "Large Order NAV
Purchase Privilege"). Redemption within two years of shares purchased under the
Large Order NAV Purchase Privilege may be subject to a contingent deferred sales
charge. See "Redemption or Repurchase of Shares--Contingent Deferred Sales
Charge--Large Order NAV Purchase Privilege."
KDI may in its discretion compensate investment dealers or other financial
services firms in connection with the sale of Class A shares of each Fund at net
asset value in accordance with the Large Order NAV Purchase Privilege up to the
following amounts: 1.00% of the net asset value of shares sold on amounts up to
$5 million, .50% on the next $45 million and .25% on amounts over $50 million.
The commission schedule will be reset on a calendar year basis for sales of
shares pursuant to the Large Order NAV Purchase Privilege to employer sponsored
employee benefit plans using the subaccount recordkeeping system made available
through KSvC. For purposes of determining the appropriate commission percentage
to be applied to a particular sale, KDI will consider the cumulative amount
invested by the purchaser in the Fund and other Kemper Mutual Funds listed under
"Special Features--Class A Shares--Combined Purchases," including purchases
pursuant to the "Combined Purchases," "Letter of Intent" and "Cumulative
Discount" features referred to above. The privilege of purchasing Class A shares
of a Fund at net asset value under the Large Order NAV Purchase Privilege is not
available if another net asset value purchase privilege also applies.
Class A shares of a Fund or any other Kemper Mutual Fund listed under "Special
Features -- Class A Shares -- Combined Purchases" may be purchased at net asset
value in any amount by members of the plaintiff class in the proceeding known as
HOWARD AND AUDREY TABANKIN, ET AL. V. KEMPER SHORT-TERM GLOBAL INCOME FUND, ET
AL., Case No. 93 C 5231 (N.D.IL). This privilege is generally non-transferrable
and continues for the lifetime of individual class members and for a ten year
period for non-individual class members. To make a purchase at net asset value
under this privilege, the investor must, at the time of purchase, submit a
written request that the purchase be processed at net asset value pursuant to
this privilege specifically identifying the purchaser as a member of the
"Tabankin Class." Shares purchased under this privilege will be maintained in a
separate account that includes only shares purchased under this privilege. For
more details concerning this privilege, class members should refer to the Notice
of (1) Proposed Settlement with Defendants; and (2) Hearing to Determine
Fairness of Proposed Settlement dated August 31, 1995, issued in connection with
the aforementioned court proceeding. For sales of Fund shares at net asset value
pursuant to this privilege, KDI may in its discretion pay investment dealers and
other financial services firms a concession, payable quarterly, at an annual
rate of up to .25% of net assets attributable to such shares maintained and
serviced by the firm. A firm becomes eligible for the concession based upon
assets in accounts attributable to shares purchased under this privilege in the
month after the month of purchase and the concession continues until terminated
by KDI. The privilege of purchasing Class A shares of the Fund at net asset
value under this privilege is not available if another net asset value purchase
privilege also applies.
Class A shares may be sold at net asset value in any amount to: (a) officers,
trustees, directors, employees (including retirees) and sales representatives of
the Fund, its investment manager, its principal underwriter or certain
affiliated companies, for themselves or members of their families; (b)
registered representatives and
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employees of broker-dealers having selling group agreements with KDI and
officers, directors and employees of service agents of the Fund, for themselves
or their spouses or dependent children; (c) shareholders who owned shares of
Kemper Value Fund, Inc. ("KVF") on September 8, 1995, and have continuously
owned shares of KVF (or a Kemper Fund acquired by exchange of KVF shares) since
that date, for themselves or members of their families; and (d) any trust or
pension, profit sharing or other benefit plan for only such persons. Class A
shares may be sold at net asset value in any amount to selected employees
(including their spouses and dependent children) of banks and other financial
services firms that provide administrative services related to order placement
and payment to facilitate transactions in shares of each Fund for their clients
pursuant to an agreement with KDI or one of its affiliates. Only those employees
of such banks and other firms who as part of their usual duties provide services
related to transactions in Fund shares may purchase Fund Class A shares at net
asset value hereunder. Class A shares may also be sold at net asset value in any
amount to unit investment trusts sponsored by Ranson & Associates, Inc. In
addition, unitholders of unit investment trusts sponsored by Ranson &
Associates, Inc. or its predecessors may purchase Fund Class A shares at net
asset value through reinvestment programs described in the prospectuses of such
trusts that have such programs. Class A shares of a Fund may be sold at net
asset value through certain investment advisers registered under the 1940 Act
and other financial services firms that adhere to certain standards established
by KDI, including a requirement that such shares be sold for the benefit of
their clients participating in an investment advisory program under which such
clients pay a fee to the investment adviser or other firm for portfolio
management and other services. Such shares are sold for investment purposes and
on the condition that they will not be resold except through redemption or
repurchase by the Fund. Each Fund may also issue Class A shares at net asset
value in connection with the acquisition of the assets of or merger or
consolidation with another investment company, or to shareholders in connection
with the investment or reinvestment of income and capital gain dividends.
Class A shares of a Fund may be purchased at net asset value by persons who
purchase such shares through bank trust departments that process such trades
through an automated, integrated mutual fund clearing program provided by a
third party clearing firm.
Class A shares of a Fund may be purchased at net asset value in any amount by
certain professionals who assist in the promotion of Kemper Funds pursuant to
personal services contracts with KDI, for themselves or members of their
families. KDI in its discretion may compensate financial services firms for
sales of Class A shares under this privilege at a commission rate of .50% of the
amount of Class A shares purchased.
Class A shares of a Fund may be purchased at net asset value by persons who
purchase shares of the Fund through KDI as part of an automated billing and wage
deduction program administered by RewardsPlus of America for the benefit of
employees of participating employer groups.
The sales charge scale is applicable to purchases made at one time by any
"purchaser" which includes an individual; or an individual, his or her spouse
and children under the age of 21; or a trustee or other fiduciary of a single
trust estate or single fiduciary account; or an organization exempt from federal
income tax under Section 501(c)(3) or (13) of the Code; or a pension,
profit-sharing or other employee benefit plan whether or not qualified under
Section 401 of the Code; or other organized group of persons whether
incorporated or not, provided the organization has been in existence for at
least six months and has some purpose other than the purchase of redeemable
securities of a registered investment company at a discount. In order to qualify
for a lower sales charge, all orders from an organized group will have to be
placed through a single investment dealer or other firm and identified as
originating from a qualifying purchaser.
DEFERRED SALES CHARGE ALTERNATIVE--CLASS B SHARES. Investors choosing the
deferred sales charge alternative may purchase Class B shares at net asset value
per share without any sales charge at the time of purchase. Since Class B shares
are being sold without an initial sales charge, the full amount of the
investor's purchase payment will be invested in Class B shares for his or her
account. A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed upon redemption of
Class B shares. See "Redemption or Repurchase of Shares--Contingent Deferred
Sales Charge--Class B Shares."
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KDI compensates firms for sales of Class B shares at the time of sale at a
commission rate of up to 3.75% of the amount of Class B shares purchased. KDI is
compensated by each Fund for services as distributor and principal underwriter
for Class B shares. See "Investment Manager and Underwriter."
Class B shares of a Fund will automatically convert to Class A shares of the
same Fund six years after issuance on the basis of the relative net asset value
per share. The purpose of the conversion feature is to relieve holders of Class
B shares from the distribution services fee when they have been outstanding long
enough for KDI to have been compensated for distribution related expenses. For
purposes of conversion to Class A shares, shares purchased through the
reinvestment of dividends and other distributions paid with respect to Class B
shares in a shareholder's Fund account will be converted to Class A shares on a
pro rata basis.
PURCHASE OF CLASS C SHARES. The public offering price of the Class C shares of a
Fund is the next determined net asset value. No initial sales charge is imposed.
Since Class C shares are sold without an initial sales charge, the full amount
of the investor's purchase payment will be invested in Class C shares for his or
her account. A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed upon the
redemption of Class C shares if they are redeemed within one year of purchase.
See "Redemption or Repurchase of Shares--Contingent Deferred Sales Charge--Class
C Shares." KDI currently advances to firms the first year distribution fee at
the rate of .75% of the purchase price of such shares. For periods after the
first year, KDI currently intends to pay firms for sales of Class C shares a
distribution fee, payable quarterly, at an annual rate of .75% of net assets
attributable to Class C shares maintained and serviced by the firm. KDI is
compensated by each Fund for services as distributor and principal underwriter
for Class C shares. See "Investment Manager and Underwriter."
WHICH ARRANGEMENT IS BETTER FOR YOU? The decision as to which class of shares
provides a more suitable investment for an investor depends on a number of
factors, including the amount and intended length of the investment. Investors
making investments that qualify for reduced sales charges might consider Class A
shares. Investors who prefer not to pay an initial sales charge and who plan to
hold their investment for more than six years might consider Class B shares.
Investors who prefer not to pay an initial sales charge but who plan to redeem
their shares within six years might consider Class C shares. Orders for Class B
shares or Class C shares for $500,000 or more will be declined. Orders for Class
B shares or Class C shares by employer sponsored employee benefit plans using
the subaccount record keeping system made available through the Shareholder
Service Agent will be invested instead in Class A shares at net asset value
where the combined subaccount value in a Fund or other Kemper Mutual Funds
listed under "Special Features--Class A Shares--Combined Purchases" is in excess
of $5 million including purchases pursuant to the "Combined Purchases," "Letter
of Intent" and "Cumulative Discount" features described under "Special
Features." For more information about the three sales arrangements, consult your
financial representative or the Shareholder Service Agent. Financial services
firms may receive different compensation depending upon which class of shares
they sell.
GENERAL. Banks and other financial services firms may provide administrative
services related to order placement and payment to facilitate transactions in
shares of a Fund for their clients, and KDI may pay them a transaction fee up to
the level of the discount or commission allowable or payable to dealers as
described above. Banks currently are prohibited under the Glass-Steagall Act
from providing certain underwriting or distribution services. Banks or other
financial services firms may be subject to various state laws regarding the
services described above and may be required to register as dealers pursuant to
state law. If banking firms were prohibited from acting in any capacity or
providing any of the described services, management would consider what action,
if any, would be appropriate. KDI does not believe that termination of a
relationship with a bank would result in any material adverse consequences to
the Fund.
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KDI may, from time to time, pay or allow to firms a 1% commission on the amount
of shares of a Fund sold by the firm under the following conditions: (i) the
purchased shares are held in a Kemper IRA account, (ii) the shares are purchased
as a direct "roll over" of a distribution from a qualified retirement plan
account maintained on a participant subaccount record keeping system provided by
KSvC, (iii) the registered representative placing the trade is a member of
ProStar, a group of persons designated by KDI in acknowledgement of their
dedication to the employee benefit plan area and (iv) the purchase is not
otherwise subject to a commission.
In addition to the discounts or commissions described above, KDI will, from time
to time, pay or allow additional discounts, commissions or promotional
incentives, in the form of cash or other compensation, to firms that sell shares
of the Funds. Non-cash compensation includes luxury merchandise and trips to
luxury resorts. In some instances, such discounts, commissions or other
incentives will be offered only to certain firms that sell or are expected to
sell during specified time periods certain minimum amounts of shares of a Fund
or other funds underwritten by KDI.
Orders for the purchase of shares of a Fund will be confirmed at a price based
on the net asset value of that Fund next determined after receipt by KDI of the
order accompanied by payment. However, orders received by dealers or other firms
prior to the determination of net asset value (see "Net Asset Value") and
received by KDI prior to the close of its business day will be confirmed at a
price based on the net asset value effective on that day ("trade date"). The
Funds reserve the right to determine the net asset value more frequently than
once a day if deemed desirable. Dealers and other financial services firms are
obligated to transmit orders promptly. Collection may take significantly longer
for a check drawn on a foreign bank than for a check drawn on a domestic bank.
Therefore, if an order is accompanied by a check drawn on a foreign bank, funds
must normally be collected before shares will be purchased. See "Purchase and
Redemption of Shares" in the Statement of Additional Information.
Investment dealers and other firms provide varying arrangements for their
clients to purchase and redeem Fund shares. Some may establish higher minimum
investment requirements than set forth above. Firms may arrange with their
clients for other investment or administrative services. Such firms may
independently establish and charge additional amounts to their clients for such
services, which charges would reduce the clients' return. Firms also may hold
Fund shares in nominee or street name as agent for and on behalf of their
customers. In such instances, the Funds' transfer agent will have no information
with respect to or control over accounts of specific shareholders. Such
shareholders may obtain access to their accounts and information about their
accounts only from their firm. Certain of these firms may receive compensation
from the Funds through the Shareholder Service Agent for recordkeeping and other
expenses relating to these nominee accounts. In addition, certain privileges
with respect to the purchase and redemption of shares or the reinvestment of
dividends may not be available through such firms. Some firms may participate in
a program allowing them access to their clients' accounts for servicing
including, without limitation, transfers of registration and dividend payee
changes; and may perform functions such as generation of confirmation statements
and disbursement of cash dividends. Such firms, including affiliates of KDI, may
receive compensation from the Funds through the Shareholder Service Agent for
these services. This prospectus should be read in connection with such firms'
material regarding their fees and services.
Each Fund reserves the right to withdraw all or any part of the offering made by
this prospectus and to reject purchase orders. Also, from time to time, a Fund
may temporarily suspend the offering of any class of its shares to new
investors. During the period of such suspension, persons who are already
shareholders of such class of such Fund normally are permitted to continue to
purchase additional shares of such class and to have dividends reinvested.
Shareholders should direct their inquiries to KSvC, 811 Main Street, Kansas
City, Missouri 64105-2005 or to the firm from which they received this
prospectus.
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REDEMPTION OR REPURCHASE OF SHARES
GENERAL. Any shareholder may require the Fund to redeem his or her shares. When
shares are held for the account of a shareholder by the Fund's transfer agent,
the shareholder may redeem them by sending a written request with signatures
guaranteed to Kemper Mutual Funds, Attention: Redemption Department, P.O. Box
419557, Kansas City, Missouri 64141-6557. When certificates for shares have been
issued, they must be mailed to or deposited with the Shareholder Service Agent,
along with a duly endorsed stock power and accompanied by a written request for
redemption. Redemption requests and a stock power must be endorsed by the
account holder with signatures guaranteed by a commercial bank, trust company,
savings and loan association, federal savings bank, member firm of a national
securities exchange or other eligible financial institution. The redemption
request and stock power must be signed exactly as the account is registered
including any special capacity of the registered owner. Additional documentation
may be requested, and a signature guarantee is normally required, from
institutional and fiduciary account holders, such as corporations, custodians
(e.g., under the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act), executors, administrators,
trustees or guardians.
The redemption price for shares of a Fund will be the net asset value per share
of that Fund next determined following receipt by the Shareholder Service Agent
of a properly executed request with any required documents as described above.
Payment for shares redeemed will be made in cash as promptly as practicable but
in no event later than seven days after receipt of a properly executed request
accompanied by any outstanding share certificates in proper form for transfer.
When a Fund is asked to redeem shares for which it may not have yet received
good payment (i.e., purchases by check, EXPRESS-Transfer or Bank Direct
Deposit), it may delay transmittal of redemption proceeds until it has
determined that collected funds have been received for the purchase of such
shares, which will be up to 10 days from receipt by the Fund of the purchase
amount. The redemption within two years of Class A shares purchased at net asset
value under the Large Order NAV Purchase Privilege may be subject to a
contingent deferred sales charge (see "Purchase of Shares--Initial Sales Charge
Alternative--Class A Shares") and the redemption of Class B shares within six
years may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (see "Contingent
Deferred Sales Charge--Class B Shares" below) and the redemption of Class C
shares within the first year following purchase may be subject to a contingent
deferred sales charge (see "Contingent Deferred Sales Charge--Class C Shares"
below).
Because of the high cost of maintaining small accounts, the Funds may assess a
quarterly fee of $9 on an account with a balance below $1,000 for the quarter.
The fee will not apply to accounts enrolled in an automatic investment program,
Individual Retirement Accounts or employer sponsored employee benefit plans
using the subaccount record keeping system made available through the
Shareholder Service Agent.
Shareholders can request the following telephone privileges: expedited wire
transfer redemptions and EXPRESS-Transfer transactions (see "Special Features")
and exchange transactions for individual and institutional accounts and
pre-authorized telephone redemption transactions for certain institutional
accounts. Shareholders may choose these privileges on the account application or
by contacting the Shareholder Service Agent for appropriate instructions. Please
note that the telephone exchange privilege is automatic unless the shareholder
refuses it on the account application. A Fund or its agents may be liable for
any losses, expenses or costs arising out of fraudulent or unauthorized
telephone requests pursuant to these privileges unless the Fund or its agents
reasonably believe, based upon reasonable verification procedures, that the
telephone instructions are genuine. THE SHAREHOLDER WILL BEAR THE RISK OF LOSS
including loss resulting from fraudulent or unauthorized transactions, so long
as the reasonable verification procedures are followed. The verification
procedures include recording instructions, requiring certain identifying
information before acting upon instructions and sending written confirmations.
TELEPHONE REDEMPTIONS. If the proceeds of the redemption (prior to the
imposition of any contingent deferred sales charge) are $50,000 or less and the
proceeds are payable to the shareholder of record at the address of record,
normally a telephone request or a written request by any one account holder
without
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signature guarantee is sufficient for redemptions by individual or joint account
holders, and trust, executor and guardian account holders (excluding custodial
accounts for gifts and transfers to minors), provided the trustee, executor or
guardian is named in the account registration. Other institutional account
holders and guardian account holders of custodial accounts for gifts and
transfers to minors may exercise this special privilege of redeeming shares by
telephone request or written request without signature guarantee subject to the
same conditions as individual account holders and subject to the limitations on
liability described under "General" above, provided that this privilege has been
pre-authorized by the institutional account holder or guardian account holder by
written instruction to the Shareholder Service Agent with signatures guaranteed.
Telephone requests may be made by calling 1-800-621-1048. Shares purchased by
check or through EXPRESS-Transfer or Bank Direct Deposit may not be redeemed
under this privilege of redeeming shares by telephone request until such shares
have been owned for at least 10 days. This privilege of redeeming shares by
telephone request or by written request without a signature guarantee may not be
used to redeem shares held in certificated form and may not be used if the
shareholder's account has had an address change within 30 days of the redemption
request. During periods when it is difficult to contact the Shareholder Service
Agent by telephone, it may be difficult to use the telephone redemption
privilege, although investors can still redeem by mail. The Funds reserve the
right to terminate or modify this privilege at any time.
REPURCHASES (CONFIRMED REDEMPTIONS). A request for repurchase may be
communicated by a shareholder through a securities dealer or other financial
services firm to KDI, which a Fund has authorized to act as its agent. There is
no charge by KDI with respect to repurchases; however, dealers or other firms
may charge customary commissions for their services. Dealers and other financial
services firms are obligated to transmit orders promptly. The repurchase price
will be the net asset value next determined after receipt of a request by KDI.
However, requests for repurchases received by dealers or other firms prior to
the determination of net asset value (see "Net Asset Value") and received by KDI
prior to the close of KDI's business day will be confirmed at the net asset
value effective on that day. The offer to repurchase may be suspended at any
time. Requirements as to stock powers, certificates, payments and delay of
payments are the same as for redemptions.
EXPEDITED WIRE TRANSFER REDEMPTIONS. If the account holder has given
authorization for expedited wire redemption to the account holder's brokerage or
bank account, shares of a Fund can be redeemed and proceeds sent by federal wire
transfer to a single previously designated account. Requests received by the
Shareholder Service Agent prior to the determination of net asset value will
result in shares being redeemed that day at the net asset value effective on
that day and normally the proceeds will be sent to the designated account the
following business day. Delivery of the proceeds of a wire redemption request of
$250,000 or more may be delayed by the Fund for up to seven days if Scudder
Kemper deems it appropriate under then current market conditions. Once
authorization is on file, the Shareholder Service Agent will honor requests by
telephone at 1-800-621-1048 or in writing, subject to the limitations on
liability described under "General" above. The Funds are not responsible for the
efficiency of the federal wire system or the account holder's financial services
firm or bank. The Funds currently do not charge the account holder for wire
transfers. The account holder is responsible for any charges imposed by the
account holder's firm or bank. There is a $1,000 wire redemption minimum
(including any contingent deferred sales charge). To change the designated
account to receive wire redemption proceeds, send a written request to the
Shareholder Service Agent with signatures guaranteed as described above or
contact the firm through which shares of the Fund were purchased. Shares
purchased by check or through EXPRESS-Transfer or Bank Direct Deposit may not be
redeemed by wire transfer until such shares have been owned for at least 10
days. Account holders may not use this privilege to redeem shares held in
certificated form. During periods when it is difficult to contact the
Shareholder Service Agent by telephone, it may be difficult to use the expedited
wire transfer redemption privilege. The Funds reserve the right to terminate or
modify this privilege at any time.
CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE--LARGE ORDER NAV PURCHASE PRIVILEGE. A
contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed upon redemption of Class A
shares that are purchased under the Large Order NAV Purchase Privilege as
follows: 1% if they are redeemed within one year of purchase and .50%
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if they are redeemed during the second year following purchase. The charge will
not be imposed upon redemption of reinvested dividends or share appreciation.
The charge is applied to the value of the shares redeemed excluding amounts not
subject to the charge. The contingent deferred sales charge will be waived in
the event of: (a) redemptions by a participant-directed qualified retirement
plan described in Code Section 401(a) or a participant-directed non-qualified
deferred compensation plan described in Code Section 457 or a
participant-directed qualified retirement plan described in Code Section
403(b)(7) which is not sponsored by a K-12 school district; (b) redemptions by
employer sponsored employee benefit plans using the subaccount record keeping
system made available through the Shareholder Service Agent; (c) redemption of
shares of a shareholder (including a registered joint owner) who has died; (d)
redemption of shares of a shareholder (including a registered joint owner) who
after purchase of the shares being redeemed becomes totally disabled (as
evidenced by a determination by the federal Social Security Administration); (e)
redemptions under a Fund's Systematic Withdrawal Plan at a maximum of 10% per
year of the net asset value of the account; and (f) redemptions of shares whose
dealer of record at the time of the investment notifies KDI that the dealer
waives the commission applicable to such Large Order NAV Purchase.
CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE--CLASS B SHARES. A contingent deferred sales
charge may be imposed upon redemption of Class B shares. There is no such charge
upon redemption of any share appreciation or reinvested dividends on Class B
shares. The charge is computed at the following rates applied to the value of
the shares redeemed excluding amounts not subject to the charge.
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DEFERRED
SALES
YEAR OF REDEMPTION AFTER PURCHASE CHARGE
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First....................................................... 4%
Second...................................................... 3%
Third....................................................... 3%
Fourth...................................................... 2%
Fifth....................................................... 2%
Sixth....................................................... 1%
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The contingent deferred sales charge will be waived: (a) in the event of the
total disability (as evidenced by a determination by the federal Social Security
Administration) of the shareholder (including a registered joint owner)
occurring after the purchase of the shares being redeemed, (b) in the event of
the death of the shareholder (including a registered joint owner), (c) for
redemptions made pursuant to a systematic withdrawal plan (see "Special
Features--Systematic Withdrawal Plan" below), (d) for redemptions made pursuant
to any IRA systematic withdrawal based on the shareholder's life expectancy
including, but not limited to, substantially equal periodic payments described
in Internal Revenue Code Section 72(t)(2)(A)(iv) prior to age 59 1/2 and (e) for
redemptions to satisfy required minimum distributions after age 70 1/2 from an
IRA account (with the maximum amount subject to this waiver being based only
upon the shareholder's Kemper IRA accounts). The contingent deferred sales
charge will also be waived in connection with the following redemptions of
shares held by employer sponsored employee benefit plans maintained on the
subaccount record keeping system made available by the Shareholder Service
Agent: (a) redemptions to satisfy participant loan advances (note that loan
repayments constitute new purchases for purposes of the contingent deferred
sales charge and the conversion privilege), (b) redemptions in connection with
retirement distributions (limited at any one time to 10% of the total value of
plan assets invested in a Fund), (c) redemptions in connection with
distributions qualifying under the hardship provisions of the Internal Revenue
Code and (d) redemptions representing returns of excess contributions to such
plans.
CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE--CLASS C SHARES. A contingent deferred sales
charge of 1% may be imposed upon redemption of Class C shares if they are
redeemed within one year of purchase. The charge will not be imposed upon
redemption of reinvested dividends or share appreciation. The charge is applied
to the value of the shares redeemed excluding amounts not subject to the charge.
The contingent
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deferred sales charge will be waived: (a) in the event of the total disability
(as evidenced by a determination by the federal Social Security Administration)
of the shareholder (including a registered joint owner) occurring after the
purchase of the shares being redeemed, (b) in the event of the death of the
shareholder (including a registered joint owner), (c) for redemptions made
pursuant to a systematic withdrawal plan (limited to 10% of the net asset value
of the account during the first year, see "Special Features--Systematic
Withdrawal Plan"), (d) for redemptions made pursuant to any IRA systematic
withdrawal based on the shareholder's life expectancy including, but not limited
to, substantially equal periodic payments described in Internal Revenue Code
Section 72(t)(2)(A)(iv) prior to age 59 1/2, (e) for redemptions to satisfy
required minimum distributions after age 70 1/2 from an IRA account (with the
maximum amount subject to this waiver being based only upon the shareholder's
Kemper IRA accounts), (f) for any participant-directed redemption of shares held
by employer sponsored employee benefit plans maintained on the subaccount record
keeping system made available by the Shareholder Service Agent and (g)
redemption of shares by an employer sponsored employee benefit plan that offers
funds in addition to Kemper Funds and whose dealer of record has waived the
advance of the first year administrative service and distribution fees
applicable to such shares and agrees to receive such fees quarterly.
CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE--GENERAL. The following example will illustrate
the operation of the contingent deferred sales charge. Assume that an investor
makes a single purchase of $10,000 of a Fund's Class B shares and that 16 months
later the value of the shares has grown by $1,000 through reinvested dividends
and by an additional $1,000 in appreciation to a total of $12,000. If the
investor were then to redeem the entire $12,000 in share value, the contingent
deferred sales charge would be payable only with respect to $10,000 because
neither the $1,000 of reinvested dividends nor the $1,000 of share appreciation
is subject to the charge. The charge would be at the rate of 3% ($300) because
it was in the second year after the purchase was made.
The rate of the contingent deferred sales charge is determined by the length of
the period of ownership. Investments are tracked on a monthly basis. The period
of ownership for this purpose begins the first day of the month in which the
order for the investment is received. For example, an investment made in March
1998 will be eligible for the second year's charge if redeemed on or after March
1, 1999. In the event no specific order is requested, the redemption will be
made first from shares representing reinvested dividends and then from the
earliest purchase of shares. KDI receives any contingent deferred sales charge
directly.
REINVESTMENT PRIVILEGE. A shareholder who has redeemed Class A shares of a Fund
or any other Kemper Mutual Fund listed under "Special Features--Class A
Shares--Combined Purchases" (other than shares of Kemper Cash Reserves Fund
purchased directly at net asset value) may reinvest up to the full amount
redeemed at net asset value at the time of the reinvestment in Class A shares of
the Fund or of the other listed Kemper Mutual Funds. A shareholder of a Fund or
any other Kemper Mutual Fund who redeems Class A shares purchased under the
Large Order NAV Purchase Privilege (see "Purchase of Shares -- Initial Sales
Charge Alternative -- Class A Shares"), Class B shares or Class C shares and
incurs a contingent deferred sales charge may reinvest up to the full amount
redeemed at net asset value at the time of the reinvestment in Class A shares,
Class B shares or Class C shares, as the case may be, of a Fund or of other
Kemper Mutual Funds. The amount of any contingent deferred sales charge also
will be reinvested. These reinvested shares will retain their original cost and
purchase date for purposes of the contingent deferred sales charge. Also, a
holder of Class B shares who has redeemed shares may reinvest up to the full
amount redeemed, less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge that may
have been imposed upon the redemption of such shares, at net asset value in
Class A shares of a Fund or of the other Kemper Mutual Funds listed under
"Special Features--Class A Shares--Combined Purchases." Purchases through the
reinvestment privilege are subject to the minimum investment requirements
applicable to the shares being purchased and may only be made for Kemper Mutual
Funds available for sale in the shareholder's state of residence as listed under
"Special Features--Exchange Privilege." The reinvestment privilege can be used
only once as to any specific shares and reinvestment must be effected within six
months of the redemption. If a loss is realized on the redemption of Fund
shares, the reinvestment in the same Fund may be subject to the "wash sale"
rules if made within 30 days of the
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redemption, resulting in a postponement of the recognition of such loss for
federal income tax purposes. The reinvestment privilege may be terminated or
modified at any time.
SPECIAL FEATURES
CLASS A SHARES--COMBINED PURCHASES. A Fund's Class A shares (or the equivalent)
may be purchased at the rate applicable to the discount bracket attained by
combining concurrent investments in Class A shares of any of the following
funds: Kemper Technology Fund, Kemper Total Return Fund, Kemper Growth Fund,
Kemper Small Capitalization Equity Fund, Kemper Income and Capital Preservation
Fund, Kemper Municipal Bond Fund, Kemper Diversified Income Fund, Kemper High
Yield Series, Kemper U.S. Government Securities Fund, Kemper International Fund,
Kemper State Tax-Free Income Series, Kemper Adjustable Rate U.S. Government
Fund, Kemper Blue Chip Fund, Kemper Global Income Fund, Kemper Target Equity
Fund (series are subject to a limited offering period), Kemper Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund, Kemper Cash Reserves Fund, Kemper U.S. Mortgage Fund,
Kemper Short-Intermediate Government Fund Kemper Value Fund, Inc., Kemper Value
Plus Growth Fund, Kemper Quantitative Equity Fund, Kemper Horizon Fund, Kemper
Europe Fund, Kemper Asian Growth Fund, Kemper Aggressive Growth Fund, Kemper
Global/International Series, Inc. and Kemper Securities Trust ("Kemper Mutual
Funds"). Except as noted below, there is no combined purchase credit for direct
purchases of shares of Zurich Money Funds, Cash Equivalent Fund, Tax-Exempt
California Money Market Fund, Cash Account Trust, Investors Municipal Cash Fund
or Investors Cash Trust ("Money Market Funds"), which are not considered "Kemper
Mutual Funds" for purposes hereof. For purposes of the Combined Purchases
feature described above as well as for the Letter of Intent and Cumulative
Discount features described below, employer sponsored employee benefit plans
using the subaccount record keeping system made available through the
Shareholder Service Agent may include: (a) Money Market Funds as "Kemper Mutual
Funds", (b) all classes of shares of any Kemper Mutual Fund and (c) the value of
any other plan investments, such as guaranteed investment contracts and employer
stock, maintained on such subaccount record keeping system.
CLASS A SHARES--LETTER OF INTENT. The same reduced sales charges for Class A
shares, as shown in the applicable prospectus, also apply to the aggregate
amount of purchases of such Kemper Mutual Funds listed above made by any
purchaser within a 24-month period under a written Letter of Intent ("Letter")
provided by KDI. The Letter, which imposes no obligation to purchase or sell
additional Class A shares, provides for a price adjustment depending upon the
actual amount purchased within such period. The Letter provides that the first
purchase following execution of the Letter must be at least 5% of the amount of
the intended purchase, and that 5% of the amount of the intended purchase
normally will be held in escrow in the form of shares pending completion of the
intended purchase. If the total investments under the Letter are less than the
intended amount and thereby qualify only for a higher sales charge than actually
paid, the appropriate number of escrowed shares are redeemed and the proceeds
used toward satisfaction of the obligation to pay the increased sales charge.
The Letter for an employer sponsored employee benefit plan maintained on the
subaccount record keeping system available through the Shareholder Service Agent
may have special provisions regarding payment of any increased sales charge
resulting from a failure to complete the intended purchase under the Letter. A
shareholder may include the value (at the maximum offering price) of all shares
of such Kemper Mutual Funds held of record as of the initial purchase date under
the Letter as an "accumulation credit" toward the completion of the Letter, but
no price adjustment will be made on such shares. Only investments in Class A
shares of a Fund are included for this privilege.
CLASS A SHARES--CUMULATIVE DISCOUNT. Each Fund's Class A shares also may be
purchased at the rate applicable to the discount bracket attained by adding to
the cost of Fund shares being purchased the value of all Class A shares of the
above mentioned Kemper Mutual Funds (computed at the maximum offering price at
the time of the purchase for which the discount is applicable) already owned by
the investor.
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CLASS A SHARES--AVAILABILITY OF QUANTITY DISCOUNTS. An investor or the
investor's dealer or other financial services firm must notify the Shareholder
Service Agent or KDI whenever a quantity discount or reduced sales charge is
applicable to a purchase. Upon such notification, the investor will receive the
lowest applicable sales charge. Quantity discounts described above may be
modified or terminated at any time.
EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE. Shareholders of Class A, Class B and Class C shares may
exchange their shares for shares of the corresponding class of other Kemper
Mutual Funds in accordance with the provisions below.
CLASS A SHARES. Class A shares of the Kemper Mutual Funds and shares of the
Money Market Funds listed under "Special Features--Class A Shares--Combined
Purchases" above may be exchanged for each other at their relative net asset
values. Shares of Money Market Funds and Kemper Cash Reserves Fund that were
acquired by purchase (not including shares acquired by dividend reinvestment)
are subject to the applicable sales charge on exchange. Series of Kemper Target
Equity Fund are available on exchange only during the offering period for such
series as described in the applicable prospectus. Cash Equivalent Fund,
Tax-Exempt California Money Market Fund, Cash Account Trust, Investors Municipal
Cash Fund and Investors Cash Trust are available on exchange but only through a
financial services firm having a services agreement with KDI.
Class A shares of a Fund purchased under the Large Order NAV Purchase Privilege
may be exchanged for Class A shares of another Kemper Mutual Fund or a Money
Market Fund under the exchange privilege described above without paying any
contingent deferred sales charge at the time of exchange. If the Class A shares
received on exchange are redeemed thereafter, a contingent deferred sales charge
may be imposed in accordance with the foregoing requirements provided that the
shares redeemed will retain their original cost and purchase date for purposes
of the contingent deferred sales charge.
CLASS B SHARES. Class B shares of a Fund and Class B shares of any other Kemper
Mutual Fund listed under "Special Features--Class A Shares--Combined Purchases"
may be exchanged for each other at their relative net asset values. Class B
shares may be exchanged without any contingent deferred sales charge being
imposed at the time of exchange. For purposes of the contingent deferred sales
charge that may be imposed upon the redemption of the Class B shares received on
exchange, amounts exchanged retain their original cost and purchase date.
CLASS C SHARES. Class C shares of a Fund and Class C shares of any other Kemper
Mutual Fund listed under "Special Features--Class A Shares--Combined Purchases"
may be exchanged for each other at their relative net asset values. Class C
shares may be exchanged without a contingent deferred sales charge being imposed
at the time of exchange. For determining whether there is a contingent deferred
sales charge that may be imposed upon the redemption of the Class C shares
received by exchange, the cost and purchase date of the shares that were
originally purchased and exchanged are retained.
GENERAL. Shares of a Kemper Mutual Fund with a value in excess of $1,000,000
(except Kemper Cash Reserves Fund) acquired by exchange from another Kemper
Mutual Fund, or from a Money Market Fund, may not be exchanged thereafter until
they have been owned for 15 days (the "15 Day Hold Period"). For purposes of
determining whether the 15 Day Hold Policy applies to a particular exchange, the
value of the shares to be exchanged shall be computed by aggregating the value
of shares being exchanged for all accounts under common control, direction or
advice, including without limitation, accounts administered by a financial
services firm offering market timing, asset allocation or similar services. The
total value of shares being exchanged must at least equal the minimum investment
requirement of the Kemper Fund into which they are being exchanged. Exchanges
are made based on relative dollar values of the shares involved in the exchange.
There is no service fee for an exchange; however, dealers or other firms may
charge for their services in effecting exchange transactions. Exchanges will be
effected by redemption of shares of the fund held and purchase of shares of the
other fund. For federal income tax purposes, any such exchange constitutes a
sale upon which a gain or loss may be realized, depending upon whether the value
of the shares being exchanged is more or less than the shareholder's adjusted
cost basis of such shares. Shareholders interested in exercising the exchange
privilege may obtain prospectuses of the other funds from dealers, other firms
or KDI. Exchanges may be accomplished
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by a written request to KSvC, Attention: Exchange Department, P.O. Box 419557,
Kansas City, Missouri 64141-6557, or by telephone if the shareholder has given
authorization. Once the authorization is on file, the Shareholder Service Agent
will honor requests by telephone at 1-800-621-1048, subject to the limitations
on liability under "Redemption or Repurchase of Shares--General." Any share
certificates must be deposited prior to any exchange of such shares. During
periods when it is difficult to contact the Shareholder Service Agent by
telephone, it may be difficult to implement the telephone exchange privilege.
The exchange privilege is not a right and may be suspended, terminated or
modified at any time. Exchanges may only be made for Kemper Funds that are
eligible for sale in the shareholder's state of residence. Currently Tax-Exempt
California Money Market Fund is available for sale only in California and the
portfolios of Investors Municipal Cash Fund are available for sale only in
certain states.
SYSTEMATIC EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE. The owner of $1,000 or more of any class of the
shares of a Kemper Mutual Fund or Money Market Fund may authorize the automatic
exchange of a specified amount ($100 minimum) of such shares for shares of the
same class of another such Kemper Fund. If selected, exchanges will be made
automatically until the privilege is terminated by the shareholder or the other
Kemper Fund. Exchanges are subject to the terms and conditions described above
under "Exchange Privilege," except that the $1,000 minimum investment
requirement for the Kemper Fund acquired on exchange is not applicable. This
privilege may not be used for the exchange of shares held in certificated form.
EXPRESS-TRANSFER. EXPRESS-Transfer permits the transfer of money via the
Automated Clearing House System (minimum $100 and maximum $5,000) from a
shareholder's bank, savings and loan, or credit union account to purchase shares
in the Fund. Shareholders can also redeem shares (minimum $100 and maximum
$50,000) from their Fund account and transfer the proceeds to their bank,
savings and loan, or credit union checking account. Shares purchased by check or
through EXPRESS-Transfer or Bank Direct Deposit may not be redeemed under this
privilege until such shares have been owned for at least 10 days. By enrolling
in EXPRESS-Transfer, the shareholder authorizes the Shareholder Service Agent to
rely upon telephone instructions from ANY PERSON to transfer the specified
amounts between the shareholder's Fund account and the predesignated bank,
savings and loan or credit union account, subject to the limitations on
liability under "Redemption or Repurchase of Shares--General." Once enrolled in
EXPRESS-Transfer, a shareholder can initiate a transaction by calling Kemper
Shareholder Services toll free at 1-800-621-1048 Monday through Friday, 8:00
a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Chicago time. Shareholders may terminate this privilege by
sending written notice to KSvC, P.O. Box 419415, Kansas City, Missouri
64141-6415. Termination will become effective as soon as the Shareholder Service
Agent has had a reasonable time to act upon the request. EXPRESS-Transfer cannot
be used with passbook savings accounts or for tax-deferred plans such as
Individual Retirement Accounts ("IRAs").
BANK DIRECT DEPOSIT. A shareholder may purchase additional Fund shares through
an automatic investment program. With the Bank Direct Deposit Purchase Plan,
investments are made automatically (minimum $50, maximum $50,000) from the
shareholder's account at a bank, savings and loan or credit union into the
shareholder's Fund account. By enrolling in Bank Direct Deposit, the shareholder
authorizes the Fund and its agents to either draw checks or initiate Automated
Clearing House debits against the designated account at a bank or other
financial institution. This privilege may be selected by completing the
appropriate section on the Account Application or by contacting the Shareholder
Service Agent for appropriate forms. A shareholder may terminate his or her Plan
by sending written notice to KSvC, P.O. Box 419415, Kansas City, Missouri 64141-
6415. Termination by a shareholder will become effective within thirty days
after the Shareholder Service Agent has received the request. A Fund may
immediately terminate a shareholder's Plan in the event that any item is unpaid
by the shareholder's financial institution. A Fund may terminate or modify this
privilege at any time.
PAYROLL DIRECT DEPOSIT AND GOVERNMENT DIRECT DEPOSIT. A shareholder may invest
in a Fund through Payroll Direct Deposit or Government Direct Deposit. Under
these programs, all or a portion of a shareholder's net pay or government check
is automatically invested in a Fund account each payment period. A shareholder
may terminate participation in these programs by giving written notice to the
shareholder's employer or government agency, as appropriate. (A reasonable time
to act is required.) A Fund is not responsible
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for the efficiency of the employer or government agency making the payment or
any financial institutions transmitting payments.
SYSTEMATIC WITHDRAWAL PLAN. The owner of $5,000 or more of a class of a Fund's
shares at the offering price (net asset value plus, in the case of Class A
shares, the initial sales charge) may provide for the payment from the owner's
account of any requested dollar amount up to $50,000 to be paid to the owner or
a designated payee monthly, quarterly, semiannually or annually. The $5,000
minimum account size is not applicable to Individual Retirement Accounts. The
minimum periodic payment is $100. The maximum annual rate at which Class B
shares may be redeemed (and Class A shares purchased under the Large Order NAV
Purchase Privilege and Class C shares in their first year following the
purchase) under a systematic withdrawal plan is 10% of the net asset value of
the account. Shares are redeemed so that the payee will receive payment
approximately the first of the month. Any income and capital gain dividends will
be automatically reinvested at net asset value. A sufficient number of full and
fractional shares will be redeemed to make the designated payment. Depending
upon the size of the payments requested and fluctuations in the net asset value
of the shares redeemed, redemptions for the purpose of making such payments may
reduce or even exhaust the account.
The purchase of Class A shares while participating in a systematic withdrawal
plan ordinarily will be disadvantageous to the investor because the investor
will be paying a sales charge on the purchase of shares at the same time that
the investor is redeeming shares upon which a sales charge may already have been
paid. Therefore, the Funds will not knowingly permit additional investments of
less than $2,000 if the investor is at the same time making systematic
withdrawals. KDI will waive the contingent deferred sales charge on redemption
of Class A shares purchased under the Large Order NAV Purchase Privilege, Class
B shares and Class C shares made pursuant to a systematic withdrawal plan. The
right is reserved to amend the systematic withdrawal plan on 30 days' notice.
The plan may be terminated at any time by the investor or the Funds.
TAX-SHELTERED RETIREMENT PLANS. The Shareholder Service Agent provides
retirement plan services and documents and KDI can establish investor accounts
in any of the following types of retirement plans:
- - Traditional, Roth and Education Individual Retirement Accounts ("IRAs") with
IFTC as custodian. This includes Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees of
Small Employers ("SIMPLE") IRA accounts and Simplified Employee Pension Plan
("SEP") IRA accounts and prototype documents.
- - 403(b)(7) Custodial Accounts also with IFTC as custodian. This type of plan is
available to employees of most non-profit organizations.
- - Prototype money purchase pension and profit-sharing plans may be adopted by
employers. The maximum annual contribution per participant is the lesser of
25% of compensation or $30,000.
Brochures describing the above plans as well as model defined benefit plans,
target benefit plans, 457 plans, 401(k) plans, SIMPLE 401(k) plans and materials
for establishing them are available from the Shareholder Service Agent upon
request. The brochures for plans with IFTC as custodian describe the current
fees payable to IFTC for its services as custodian. Investors should consult
with their own tax advisers before establishing a retirement plan.
PERFORMANCE
The Funds may advertise several types of performance information for a class of
shares, including "average annual total return" and "total return" and, for the
Global Fund, "yield." Performance information will be computed separately for
Class A, Class B and Class C shares. Each of these figures is based upon
historical results and is not representative of the future performance of any
class of the Funds.
The Global Fund's yield is a measure of the net investment income per share
earned over a specific one month or 30-day period expressed as a percentage of
the maximum offering price of the Fund's shares. Yield is an
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annualized figure, which means that it is assumed that the Fund generates the
same level of net investment income over a one year period. Net investment
income is assumed to be compounded semiannually when it is annualized.
Average annual total return and total return figures measure both the net
investment income generated by, and the effect of any realized and unrealized
appreciation or depreciation of, the underlying investments in a Fund's
portfolio for the period in question, assuming the reinvestment of all
dividends. Thus, these figures reflect the change in the value of an investment
in the Fund during a specified period. Average annual total return will be
quoted for at least the one, five and ten year periods ending on a recent
calendar quarter (or if such periods have not yet elapsed, at the end of a
shorter period corresponding to the life of the Fund for performance purposes).
Average annual total return figures represent the average annual percentage
change over the period in question. Total return figures represent the aggregate
percentage or dollar value change over the period in question.
A Fund's performance may be compared to that of the Consumer Price Index or, for
the Global Fund, various unmanaged bond indexes such as the Salomon Brothers
High Grade Corporate Bond Index, the Lehman Brothers Government/Corporate Bond
Index and the Salomon Brothers World Government Bond Index, or for the Asian,
Europe and International Funds, various unmanaged equity indexes such as the Dow
Jones Industrial Average, the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index and the Europe
Austral-Asia Far East ("EAFE") Index. Comparisons can be made to the AC
(Combined) Far East Free ex Japan Index for the Asian Fund, or the Europe 14
Index, the Europe 18 Index and the European Community (EC) Index for the Europe
Fund, or any country indices or regional indices prepared by Morgan Stanley
Capital International (MSCI) for the Asian or Europe Fund. Also, each of the
Funds may also be compared to the performance of other mutual funds or mutual
fund indexes as reported by independent mutual fund reporting services such as
Lipper Analytical Services, Inc. ("Lipper"). Lipper performance calculations are
based upon changes in net asset value with all dividends reinvested and do not
include the effect of any sales charges. Also, investors may want to compare the
historical returns of various global securities markets. Such returns would not
necessarily be representative of the future performance of such markets or of
the performance of the Fund.
Information may be quoted from publications such as MORNINGSTAR, INC., THE WALL
STREET JOURNAL, MONEY MAGAZINE, FORBES, BARRON'S, FORTUNE, THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE,
USA TODAY, INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR and REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE. Also, investors
may want to compare the historical returns of various investments, performance
indexes of those investments or economic indicators, including but not limited
to stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit, money market funds and U.S. Treasury
obligations. Bank product performance may be based upon, among other things, the
BANK RATE MONITOR National IndexTM or various certificate of deposit indexes.
Money market fund performance may be based upon, among other things, the
IBC/Financial Data, Inc.'s Money Fund Report(R) or Money Market Insight(R),
reporting services on money market funds. Performance of U.S. Treasury
obligations may be based upon, among other things, various U.S. Treasury bill
indexes. Certain of these alternative investments may offer fixed rates of
return and guaranteed principal and may be insured.
A Fund may depict the historical performance of the securities in which the Fund
may invest over periods reflecting a variety of market or economic conditions
either alone or in comparison with alternative investments, performance indexes
of those investments or economic indicators. The Fund may also describe its
portfolio holdings and depict its size or relative size compared to other mutual
funds, the number and make-up of its shareholder base and other descriptive
factors concerning the Fund. The Fund may also describe economic, political,
demographic, and regulatory trends and conditions relative to a region and
specific countries within that region and may compare such conditions to other
regions throughout the world.
The Global Fund may include in its sales literature and shareholder reports a
quotation of the current "distribution rate" for a class of the Fund.
Distribution rate is simply a measure of the level of dividends distributed for
a specified period. It differs from yield, which is a measure of the income
actually earned by the Fund's investments, and from total return, which is a
measure of the income actually earned by, plus the effect of any realized and
unrealized appreciation or depreciation of such investments during the period.
Distribution
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rate is, therefore, not intended to be a complete measure of performance.
Distribution rate may sometimes be greater than yield since, for instance, it
may include gains from the sale of options or other short-term and possibly
long-term gains (which may be non-recurring) and may not include the effect of
amortization of bond premiums. As reflected under "Investment Objectives,
Policies and Risk Factors--Additional Investment Information," option writing
can limit the potential for capital appreciation.
The Global Fund's Class A shares are sold at net asset value plus a maximum
sales charge of 4.5% of the offering price. Each of the Asian, Europe and
International Funds' Class A shares are sold at net asset value plus a maximum
sales charge of 5.75% of the offering price. While the maximum sales charge is
normally reflected in a Fund's Class A performance figures, certain total return
calculations may not include such charge and those results would be reduced if
it were included. Class B shares and Class C shares are sold at net asset value.
Redemptions of Class B shares within the first six years after purchase may be
subject to a contingent deferred sales charge that ranges from 4% during the
first year to 0% after six years. Redemption of Class C shares within the first
year after purchase may be subject to a 1% contingent deferred sales charge.
Average annual total return figures do, and total return figures may, include
the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge for the Class B shares and
Class C shares that may be imposed at the end of the period in question.
Performance figures for the Class B shares and Class C shares not including the
effect of the applicable contingent deferred sales charge would be reduced if it
were included.
A Fund's returns and net asset value will fluctuate and shares of a Fund are
redeemable by an investor at the then current net asset value, which may be more
or less than original cost. Redemption of Class B shares and Class C shares may
be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge as described above. Additional
information concerning each Fund's performance, and the performance of various
global stock and bond markets, appears in the Statement of Additional
Information. Additional information about each Fund's performance also appears
in its Annual Report to Shareholders, which is available without charge from the
applicable Fund.
CAPITAL STRUCTURE
The Funds are open-end management investment companies, organized as separate
business trusts under the laws of Massachusetts. The Asian and Europe Funds were
each organized as a business trust under the laws of Massachusetts on June 12,
1995. The Global Fund was organized as a business trust under the laws of
Massachusetts on August 3, 1988. The International Fund was organized as a
business trust under the laws of Massachusetts on October 24, 1985 and,
effective January 31, 1986, that Fund pursuant to a reorganization succeeded to
the assets and liabilities of Kemper International Fund, Inc., a Maryland
corporation organized in 1980.
The Asian Fund and the Global Fund each may in the future seek to achieve its
investment objective by pooling its assets with assets of other mutual funds for
investment in another investment company having the same investment objective
and substantially the same investment policies and restrictions as such Fund.
The purpose of such an arrangement is to achieve greater operational
efficiencies and to reduce costs. It is expected that any such investment
company will be managed by Scudder Kemper in substantially the same manner as
the corresponding Fund. Shareholders of a Fund will be given at least 30 days'
prior notice of any such investment, although they will not be entitled to vote
on the action. Such investment would be made only if the Trustees determine it
to be in the best interests of the respective Fund and its shareholders.
Each Fund may issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest in one
or more series or "Portfolios," all having no par value, which may be divided by
the Board of Trustees into classes of shares. While only shares of a single
Portfolio are presently being offered by each Fund, the Board of Trustees of
each Fund may authorize the issuance of additional classes and additional
Portfolios if deemed desirable, each with its own investment objective, policies
and restrictions. Since the Funds may offer multiple Portfolios, each is known
as a "series company." Currently, each Fund offers four classes of shares of a
single Portfolio. These are Class A, Class B and Class C shares, as well as
Class I shares, which have different expenses, which may affect performance, and
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that are available for purchase exclusively by the following investors: (a)
tax-exempt retirement plans of Scudder Kemper and its affiliates; and (b) the
following investment advisory clients of Scudder Kemper and its investment
advisory affiliates that invest at least $1 million in a Fund: (1) unaffiliated
benefit plans (other than individual retirement accounts and self-directed
retirement plans); (2) unaffiliated banks and insurance companies purchasing for
their own accounts; and (3) endowment funds of unaffiliated non-profit
organizations. Shares of a Fund have equal noncumulative voting rights except
that Class B and Class C shares have separate and exclusive voting rights with
respect to each Fund's Rule 12b-1 Plan. Shares of each class also have equal
rights with respect to dividends, assets and liquidation of such Fund subject to
any preferences (such as resulting from different Rule 12b-1 distribution fees),
rights or privileges of any classes of shares of a Fund. Shares are fully paid
and nonassessable when issued, are transferable without restriction and have no
preemptive or conversion rights. The Funds are not required to hold annual
shareholder meetings and do not intend to do so. However, they will hold special
meetings as required or deemed desirable for such purposes as electing trustees,
changing fundamental policies or approving an investment management agreement.
Subject to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust of each Fund, shareholders may
remove trustees. If shares of more than one Portfolio are outstanding,
shareholders will vote by Portfolio and not in the aggregate or by class except
when voting in the aggregate is required under the Investment Company Act of
1940, such as for the election of trustees, or when voting by class is
appropriate.
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MARCH 1, 1998
PROSPECTUS
KEMPER ASIAN GROWTH FUND
KEMPER EUROPE FUND
KEMPER GLOBAL INCOME FUND
KEMPER INTERNATIONAL FUND
Investment Manager
Scudder Kemper Investments, Inc.
Principal Underwriter
Kemper Distributors, Inc.
222 South Riverside Plaza Chicago, IL 60606-5808
www.kemper.com E-mail [email protected]
Tel (800) 621-1048
[LOGO] KEMPER FUNDS
Long-term investing in a short-term world (sm)
[LOGO] printed on recycled paper.
KIF-1 (3/98) KDI 802088
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STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
MARCH 1, 1998
KEMPER ASIAN GROWTH FUND (THE "ASIAN FUND")
KEMPER EUROPE FUND (THE "EUROPE FUND")
KEMPER GLOBAL INCOME FUND (THE "GLOBAL FUND")
KEMPER INTERNATIONAL FUND (THE "INTERNATIONAL FUND")
222 SOUTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606
1-800-621-1048
This Statement of Additional Information is not a prospectus. It is the combined
Statement of Additional Information for the Asian, Europe, Global and
International Funds (the "Funds"). It should be read in conjunction with the
combined prospectus of the Funds dated March 1, 1998. The prospectus may be
obtained without charge from the Funds.
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Investment Restrictions..................................... B-1
Investment Policies and Techniques.......................... B-6
Dividends and Taxes......................................... B-12
Performance................................................. B-13
Investment Manager and Underwriter.......................... B-25
Portfolio Transactions...................................... B-31
Purchase and Redemption of Shares........................... B-32
Officers and Trustees....................................... B-33
Shareholder Rights.......................................... B-38
Appendix--Ratings of Investments............................ B-40
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The financial statements appearing in each Fund's Annual Report to Shareholders
are incorporated herein by reference. The Report for the Fund for which this
Statement of Additional Information is requested accompanies this document.
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INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS
Each Fund has adopted certain fundamental investment restrictions which,
together with the investment objective and fundamental policies of such Fund,
cannot be changed without approval of a "majority" of its outstanding voting
shares. As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, this means the lesser
of (1) 67% of the Fund's shares present at a meeting where more than 50% of the
outstanding shares are present in person or by proxy; or (2) more than 50% of
the Fund's outstanding shares.
THE ASIAN FUND MAY NOT, AS A FUNDAMENTAL POLICY:
(1) With respect to 75% of the Fund's total assets, purchase securities of any
issuer (other than securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any
of its agencies or instrumentalities) if, as a result, more than 5% of the
Fund's total assets would be invested in securities of that issuer, except that
all or substantially all of the assets of the Fund may be invested in another
registered investment company having the same investment objective and
substantially similar investment policies as the Fund.
(2) Purchase more than 10% of any class of voting securities of any issuer,
except that all or substantially all of the assets of the Fund may be invested
in another registered investment company having the same investment objective
and substantially similar investment policies as the Fund.
(3) Lend money or securities, provided that the making of time or demand
deposits with banks and the purchase of debt securities such as bonds,
debentures, commercial paper, repurchase agreements and short-term obligations
in accordance with its objective and policies are not prohibited.
(4) Borrow money except as a temporary measure for extraordinary or emergency
purposes, and then only in an amount up to one-third of the value of its total
assets, in order to meet redemption requests without immediately selling any
portfolio securities. If, for any reason, the current value of the Fund's total
assets falls below an amount equal to three times the amount of its indebtedness
from money borrowed, the Fund will, within three days (not including Sundays and
holidays), reduce its indebtedness to the extent necessary. The Fund will not
borrow for leverage purposes and will not purchase securities or make
investments while borrowings are outstanding.
(5) Pledge, hypothecate, mortgage or otherwise encumber more than 15% of its
total assets and then only to secure borrowings permitted by restriction 4
above. (The collateral arrangements with respect to options and financial
futures transactions and any margin payments in connection therewith are not
deemed to be pledges or other encumbrances.)
(6) Make short sales of securities, or purchase any securities on margin except
to obtain such short-term credits as may be necessary for the clearance of
transactions; however, the Fund may make margin deposits in connection with
options and financial futures transactions.
(7) Write or sell put or call options, combinations thereof or similar options
on more than 25% of the Fund's net assets; nor may it purchase put or call
options if more than 5% of the Fund's net assets would be invested in premiums
on put and call options, combinations thereof or similar options; however, the
Fund may buy or sell options on financial futures contracts.
(8) Concentrate 25% or more of the Fund's total assets in any one industry,
except that all or substantially all of the assets of the Fund may be invested
in another registered investment company having the same investment objective
and substantially similar investment policies as the Fund. Water,
communications, electric and gas utilities shall each be considered a separate
industry. This limitation shall not apply to obligations issued by the U.S.
Government or its agencies or instrumentalities.
(9) Invest in commodities or commodity futures contracts, although it may buy or
sell financial futures contracts and options on such contracts and may enter
into foreign currency transactions; or in real estate,
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although it may invest in securities which are secured by real estate and
securities of issuers which invest or deal in real estate including real estate
investment trusts.
(10) Underwrite securities issued by others except to the extent the Fund may be
deemed to be an underwriter, under the federal securities laws, in connection
with the disposition of portfolio securities, and except that all or
substantially all of the assets of the Fund may be invested in another
registered investment company having the same investment objective and
substantially similar investment policies as the Fund. The Fund may buy and sell
securities outside the United States which are not registered with the
Securities and Exchange Commission or marketable in the United States.
(11) Issue senior securities except as permitted under the Investment Company
Act of 1940.
If a percentage restriction is adhered to at the time of investment, a later
increase or decrease in percentage beyond the specified limit resulting from a
change in values or net assets will not be considered a violation. The Fund has
adopted the following non-fundamental restrictions, which may be changed by the
Board of Trustees without shareholder approval. The Fund may not:
(i) Invest for the purpose of exercising control or management of another
issuer.
(ii) Purchase securities of other investment companies, except in connection
with a merger, consolidation, acquisition or reorganization, or by purchase in
the open market of securities of closed-end investment companies where no
underwriter or dealer's commission or profit, other than customary broker's
commission, is involved and only if immediately thereafter not more than (i) 3%
of the total outstanding voting stock of such company is owned by the Fund, (ii)
5% of the Fund's total assets would be invested in any one such company, and
(iii) 10% of the Fund's total assets would be invested in such securities;
except that all or substantially all of the assets of the Fund may be invested
in another registered investment company having the same investment objective
and substantially similar investment policies as the Fund.
(iii) Invest more than 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities.
THE EUROPE FUND MAY NOT, AS A FUNDAMENTAL POLICY:
(1) With respect to 75% of the Fund's total assets, purchase securities of any
issuer (other than securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any
of its agencies or instrumentalities) if, as a result, more than 5% of the
Fund's total assets would be invested in securities of that issuer.
(2) Purchase more than 10% of any class of voting securities of any issuer.
(3) Lend money or securities, provided that the making of time or demand
deposits with banks and the purchase of debt securities such as bonds,
debentures, commercial paper, repurchase agreements and short-term obligations
in accordance with its objective and policies are not prohibited.
(4) Borrow money except as a temporary measure for extraordinary or emergency
purposes, and then only in an amount up to one-third of the value of its total
assets, in order to meet redemption requests without immediately selling any
portfolio securities. If, for any reason, the current value of the Fund's total
assets falls below an amount equal to three times the amount of its indebtedness
from money borrowed, the Fund will, within three days (not including Sundays and
holidays), reduce its indebtedness to the extent necessary. The Fund will not
borrow for leverage purposes and will not purchase securities or make
investments while borrowings are outstanding.
(5) Pledge, hypothecate, mortgage or otherwise encumber more than 15% of its
total assets and then only to secure borrowings permitted by restriction 4
above. (The collateral arrangements with respect to options and financial
futures transactions and any margin payments in connection therewith are not
deemed to be pledges or other encumbrances.)
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(6) Make short sales of securities, or purchase any securities on margin except
to obtain such short-term credits as may be necessary for the clearance of
transactions; however, the Fund may make margin deposits in connection with
options and financial futures transactions.
(7) Write or sell put or call options, combinations thereof or similar options
on more than 25% of the Fund's net assets; nor may it purchase put or call
options if more than 5% of the Fund's net assets would be invested in premiums
on put and call options, combinations thereof or similar options; however, the
Fund may buy or sell options on financial futures contracts.
(8) Concentrate 25% or more of the Fund's total assets in any one industry.
Water, communications, electric and gas utilities shall each be considered a
separate industry. This limitation shall not apply to obligations issued by the
U.S. Government or its agencies or instrumentalities.
(9) Invest in commodities or commodity futures contracts, although it may buy or
sell financial futures contracts and options on such contracts and may enter
into foreign currency transactions; or in real estate, although it may invest in
securities which are secured by real estate and securities of issuers which
invest or deal in real estate including real estate investment trusts.
(10) Underwrite securities issued by others except to the extent the Fund may be
deemed to be an underwriter, under the federal securities laws, in connection
with the disposition of portfolio securities. The Fund may buy and sell
securities outside the United States which are not registered with the
Securities and Exchange Commission or marketable in the United States.
(11) Issue senior securities except as permitted under the Investment Company
Act of 1940.
If a percentage restriction is adhered to at the time of investment, a later
increase or decrease in percentage beyond the specified limit resulting from a
change in values or net assets will not be considered a violation. The Fund has
adopted the following non-fundamental restrictions, which may be changed by the
Board of Trustees without shareholder approval. The Fund may not:
(i) Invest for the purpose of exercising control or management of another
issuer.
(ii) Purchase securities of other investment companies, except in connection
with a merger, consolidation, acquisition or reorganization, or by purchase in
the open market of securities of closed-end investment companies where no
underwriter or dealer's commission or profit, other than customary broker's
commission, is involved and only if immediately thereafter not more than (i) 3%
of the total outstanding voting stock of such company is owned by the Fund, (ii)
5% of the Fund's total assets would be invested in any one such company, and
(iii) 10% of the Fund's total assets would be invested in such securities.
(iii) Invest more than 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities.
THE GLOBAL FUND MAY NOT, AS A FUNDAMENTAL POLICY:
(1) Purchase securities of any issuer (other than obligations of, or guaranteed
by, the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities) if, as a result,
more than 5% of the total value of the Fund's assets would be invested in
securities of that issuer except that, with respect to 50% of the Fund's total
assets, the Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities of any
one issuer, and except that all or substantially all of the assets of the Fund
may be invested in another registered investment company having the same
investment objective and substantially similar investment policies as the Fund.
(2) Purchase more than 10% of any class of voting securities of any issuer,
except that all or substantially all of the assets of the Fund may be invested
in another registered investment company having the same investment objective
and substantially similar investment policies as the Fund.
(3) Make loans to others provided that the Fund may purchase debt obligations or
repurchase agreements and it may lend its securities in accordance with its
investment objective and policies.
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(4) Borrow money except as a temporary measure for extraordinary or emergency
purposes, and then only in an amount up to one-third of the value of its total
assets, in order to meet redemption requests without immediately selling any
portfolio securities. If, for any reason, the current value of the Fund's total
assets falls below an amount equal to three times the amount of its indebtedness
from money borrowed, the Fund will, within three days (not including Sundays and
holidays), reduce its indebtedness to the extent necessary. The Fund will not
borrow for leverage purposes and will not purchase securities or make
investments while borrowings are outstanding.
(5) Pledge, hypothecate, mortgage or otherwise encumber more than 15% of its
total assets and then only to secure borrowings permitted by restriction 4
above. (The collateral arrangements with respect to options, financial futures
and delayed delivery transactions and any margin payments in connection
therewith are not deemed to be pledges or other encumbrances.)
(6) Purchase securities on margin, except to obtain such short-term credits as
may be necessary for the clearance of transactions; however, the Fund may make
margin deposits in connection with options and financial futures transactions.
(7) Make short sales of securities or other assets or maintain a short position
for the account of the Fund unless at all times when a short position is open it
owns an equal amount of such securities or other assets or owns securities
which, without payment of any further consideration, are convertible into or
exchangeable for securities or other assets of the same issue as, and equal in
amount to, the securities or other assets sold short and unless not more than
10% of the Fund's total assets is held as collateral for such sales at any one
time.
(8) Write or sell put or call options, combinations thereof or similar options
on more than 25% of the Fund's net assets; nor may the Fund purchase put or call
options if more than 5% of the Fund's net assets would be invested in premiums
on put and call options, combinations thereof or similar options; however, the
Fund may buy or sell options on financial futures contracts.
(9) Purchase securities (other than securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S.
Government, its agencies or instrumentalities) if as a result of such purchase
25% or more of the Fund's total assets would be invested in any one industry,
except that all or substantially all of the assets of the Fund may be invested
in another registered investment company having the same investment objective
and substantially similar investment policies as the Fund.
(10) Invest in commodities or commodity futures contracts, although it may buy
or sell financial futures contracts and options on such contracts, and engage in
foreign currency transactions; or in real estate (including real estate limited
partnerships), although it may invest in securities which are secured by real
estate and securities of issuers which invest or deal in real estate including
real estate investment trusts.
(11) Underwrite securities issued by others except to the extent the Fund may be
deemed to be an underwriter, under the federal securities laws, in connection
with the disposition of portfolio securities, and except that all or
substantially all of the assets of the Fund may be invested in another
registered investment company having the same investment objective and
substantially similar investment policies as the Fund.
(12) Issue senior securities except as permitted under the Investment Company
Act of 1940.
If a percentage restriction is adhered to at the time of investment, a later
increase or decrease in percentage beyond the specified limit resulting from a
change in values or net assets will not be considered a violation. The Global
Fund did not borrow money as permitted by investment restriction number 4 in the
latest fiscal year and it has no present intention of borrowing during the
current year. The Global Fund has adopted the following
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non-fundamental restrictions, which may be changed by the Board of Trustees
without shareholder approval. The Global Fund may not:
(i) Invest for the purpose of exercising control or management of another
issuer.
(ii) Invest more than 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities.
(iii) Purchase securities of other open-end investment companies, except in
connection with a merger, consolidation, reorganization or acquisition of
assets; except that all or substantially all of the assets of the Fund may be
invested in another registered investment company having the same investment
objective and substantially similar investment policies as the Fund.
THE INTERNATIONAL FUND MAY NOT, AS A FUNDAMENTAL POLICY:
(1) Purchase securities of any issuer (other than obligations of, or guaranteed
by, the United States or any foreign government or their agencies or
instrumentalities) if, as a result, more than 5% of the Fund's total assets
would be invested in securities of that issuer. With respect to 75% of its
assets, the Fund will limit its investments in the securities of any one foreign
government issuer to 5% of the Fund's total assets.
(2) Purchase more than 10% of any class of securities of any issuer except
securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any of its agencies or
instrumentalities. All debt securities and all preferred stocks are each
considered as one class.
(3) Lend money or securities, provided that the making of time or demand
deposits with banks and the purchase of debt securities such as bonds,
debentures, commercial paper, repurchase agreements and short-term obligations
in accordance with its objective and policies are not prohibited.
(4) Borrow money except for temporary or emergency purposes (but not for the
purpose of purchase of investments) and then only in an amount not to exceed 5%
of the Fund's net assets; or pledge the Fund's securities or receivables or
transfer or assign or otherwise encumber them in an amount exceeding the amount
of the borrowing secured thereby.
(5) Make short sales of securities, or purchase any securities on margin except
to obtain such short-term credits as may be necessary for the clearance of
transactions; however, the Fund may make margin deposits in connection with
financial futures and options transactions.
(6) Write or sell put or call options, combinations thereof or similar options
on more than 25% of the Fund's net assets; nor may it purchase put or call
options if more than 5% of the Fund's net assets would be invested in premiums
on put and call options, combinations thereof or similar options; however, the
Fund may buy or sell options on financial futures contracts.
(7) Concentrate more than 25% of the value of its assets in any one industry.
Water, communications, electric and gas utilities shall each be considered a
separate industry. This limitation shall not apply to obligations issued by the
United States or any foreign government or their agencies or instrumentalities.
(8) Invest in commodities or commodity futures contracts, although it may buy or
sell financial futures contracts and options on such contracts and may enter
into foreign currency transactions; or in real estate, although it may invest in
securities which are secured by real estate and securities of issuers which
invest or deal in real estate.
(9) Underwrite securities issued by others except to the extent the Fund may be
deemed to be an underwriter, under the federal securities laws, in connection
with the disposition of portfolio securities. The Fund may buy and sell
securities outside the United States which are not registered with the
Securities and Exchange Commission or marketable in the United States.
(10) Issue senior securities except as permitted under the Investment Company
Act of 1940.
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If a percentage restriction is adhered to at the time of investment, a later
increase or decrease in percentage beyond the specified limit resulting from a
change in values or net assets will not be considered a violation. The
International Fund did not borrow money as permitted by investment restriction
number 4 in the latest fiscal year and it has no present intention of borrowing
during the current year. The International Fund has adopted the following
non-fundamental restrictions, which may be changed by the Board of Trustees
without shareholder approval. The International Fund may not:
(i) Invest for the purpose of exercising control or management of another
issuer.
(ii) Purchase securities of other investment companies, except in connection
with a merger, consolidation, acquisition or reorganization, or by purchase in
the open market of securities of closed-end investment companies where no
underwriter or dealer's commission or profit, other than customary broker's
commission, is involved and only if immediately thereafter not more than (i) 3%
of the total outstanding voting stock of such company is owned by the Fund, (ii)
5% of the Fund's total assets would be invested in any one such company, and
(iii) 10% of the Fund's total assets would be invested in such securities.
(iii) Invest more than 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities.
INVESTMENT POLICIES AND TECHNIQUES
GENERAL. Each Fund may engage in futures, options and other derivatives
transactions in accordance with its investment objective and policies. The Funds
intends to engage in such transactions if it appears to the investment manager
to be advantageous for the Funds to do so, in order to pursue its investment
objective, to hedge against the effects of fluctuating interest rates and to
stabilize the value of its assets and not for speculation. The use of futures
and options, and possible benefits and attendant risks, are discussed below,
along with information concerning certain other investment policies and
techniques.
FINANCIAL FUTURES CONTRACTS. Each Fund may enter into financial futures
contracts for the future delivery of a financial instrument, such as a security,
or an amount of foreign currency, or the cash value of a securities index or
other appropriate index, as available, such as a foreign currency index. This
investment technique is designed primarily to hedge (i.e., protect) against
anticipated future changes in market conditions or foreign exchange rates which
otherwise might adversely affect the value of securities or other assets which
the Fund holds or intends to purchase. A "sale" of a futures contract means the
undertaking of a contractual obligation to deliver the securities or the cash
value of an index or foreign currency called for by the contract at a specified
price during a specified delivery period. A "purchase" of a futures contract
means the undertaking of a contractual obligation to acquire the securities or
cash value of an index or foreign currency at a specified price during a
specified delivery period. At the time of delivery in the case of fixed income
securities pursuant to the contract, adjustments are made to recognize
differences in value arising from the delivery of securities with a different
interest rate than that specified in the contract. In some cases, securities
called for by a futures contract may not have been issued at the time the
contract was written.
Although some financial futures contracts by their terms call for the actual
delivery or acquisition of securities or other assets, in most cases a party
will close out the contractual commitment before delivery of the underlying
assets by purchasing (or selling, as the case may be) on a commodities exchange
an identical futures contract calling for delivery in the same month. Such a
transaction, if effected through a member of an exchange, cancels the obligation
to make or take delivery of the underlying securities or other assets. All
transactions in the futures market are made, offset or fulfilled through a
clearing house associated with the exchange on which the contracts are traded. A
Fund will incur brokerage fees when it purchases or sells contracts, and will be
required to maintain margin deposits. At the time a Fund enters into a futures
contract, it is required to deposit with its custodian, on behalf of the broker,
a specified amount of cash or eligible securities, called "initial margin." The
initial margin required for a futures contract is set by the exchange on which
the contract is traded. Subsequent payments, called "variation margin," to and
from the broker are made
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on a daily basis as the market price of the futures contract fluctuates. The
costs incurred in connection with futures transactions could reduce a Fund's
return. Futures contracts entail risks. If the investment manager's judgment
about the general direction of markets or exchange rates is wrong, the overall
performance may be poorer than if no such contracts had been entered into.
There may be an imperfect correlation between movements in prices of futures
contracts and portfolio assets being hedged. In addition, the market prices of
futures contracts may be affected by certain factors. If participants in the
futures market elect to close out their contracts through offsetting
transactions rather than meet margin requirements, distortions in the normal
relationship between the assets and futures markets could result. Price
distortions also could result if investors in futures contracts decide to make
or take delivery of underlying securities or other assets rather than engage in
closing transactions because of the resultant reduction in the liquidity of the
futures market. In addition, from the point of view of speculators, the margin
requirements in the futures market are less onerous than margin requirements in
the cash market, increased participation by speculators in the futures market
could cause temporary price distortions. Due to the possibility of price
distortions in the futures market and because of the imperfect correlation
between movements in the prices of securities or other assets and movements in
the prices of futures contracts, a correct forecast of market trends by the
investment manager still may not result in a successful hedging transaction. If
any of these events should occur, the Fund could lose money on the financial
futures contracts and also on the value of its portfolio assets.
OPTIONS ON FINANCIAL FUTURES CONTRACTS. Each Fund may purchase and write call
and put options on financial futures contracts. An option on a futures contract
gives the purchaser the right, in return for the premium paid, to assume a
position in a futures contract at a specified exercise price at any time during
the period of the option. Upon exercise, the writer of the option delivers the
futures contract to the holder at the exercise price. A Fund would be required
to deposit with its custodian initial margin and maintenance margin with respect
to put and call options on futures contracts written by it. Each Fund will
establish segregated accounts or will provide cover with respect to written
options on financial futures contracts in a manner similar to that described
under "Options on Securities." Options on futures contracts involve risks
similar to those risks relating to transactions in financial futures contracts
described above. Also, an option purchased by a Fund may expire worthless, in
which case the Fund would lose the premium paid therefor.
OPTIONS ON SECURITIES. Each Fund may write (sell) "covered" call options on
securities as long as it owns the underlying securities subject to the option or
an option to purchase the same underlying securities, having an exercise price
equal to or less than the exercise price of the "covered" option, or will
establish and maintain for the term of the option a segregated account
consisting of cash or other liquid securities ("eligible securities") to the
extent required by applicable regulation in connection with the optioned
securities. A Fund may write "covered" put options provided that, as long as the
Fund is obligated as a writer of a put option, the Fund will own an option to
sell the underlying securities subject to the option, having an exercise price
equal to or greater than the exercise price of the "covered" option, or it will
deposit and maintain in a segregated account eligible securities having a value
equal to or greater than the exercise price of the option. A call option gives
the purchaser the right to buy, and the writer the obligation to sell, the
underlying security at the exercise price during or at the end of the option
period. A put option gives the purchaser the right to sell, and the writer has
the obligation to buy, the underlying security at the exercise price during or
at the end of the option period. The premium received for writing an option will
reflect, among other things, the current market price of the underlying
security, the relationship of the exercise price to such market price, the price
volatility of the underlying security, the option period, supply and demand and
interest rates. The Funds may write or purchase spread options, which are
options for which the exercise price may be a fixed dollar spread or yield
spread between the security underlying the option and another security that is
used as a bench mark. The exercise price of an option may be below, equal to or
above the current market value of the underlying security at the time the option
is written. The buyer of a put who also owns the related security is protected
by ownership of a put option against any decline in that security's price below
the exercise price less the amount paid for the option. The ability to purchase
put options allows a Fund to protect capital gains in an appreciated security it
owns,
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without being required to actually sell that security. At times a Fund would
like to establish a position in a security upon which call options are
available. By purchasing a call option, a Fund is able to fix the cost of
acquiring the security, this being the cost of the call plus the exercise price
of the option. This procedure also provides some protection from an unexpected
downturn in the market because a Fund is only at risk for the amount of the
premium paid for the call option which it can, if it chooses, permit to expire.
During the option period the covered call writer gives up the potential for
capital appreciation above the exercise price should the underlying asset rise
in value, and the secured put writer retains the risk of loss should the
underlying security decline in value. For the covered call writer, substantial
appreciation in the value of the underlying asset would result in the security
being "called away." For the secured put writer, substantial depreciation in the
value of the underlying security would result in the security being "put to" the
writer. If a covered call option expires unexercised, the writer realizes a gain
in the amount of the premium received. If the covered call option writer has to
sell the underlying security because of the exercise of a call option, it
realizes a gain or loss from the sale of the underlying security, with the
proceeds being increased by the amount of the premium.
If a secured put option expires unexercised, the writer realizes a gain from the
amount of the premium. If the secured put writer has to buy the underlying
security because of the exercise of the put option, the secured put writer
incurs an unrealized loss to the extent that the current market value of the
underlying security is less than the exercise price of the put option. However,
this would be offset in whole or in part by gain from the premium received.
OVER-THE-COUNTER OPTIONS. As indicated in the prospectus (see "Investment
Objectives, Policies and Risk Factors"), each Fund may deal in over-the-counter
traded options ("OTC options"). OTC options differ from exchange traded options
in several respects. They are transacted directly with dealers and not with a
clearing corporation, and there is a risk of nonperformance by the dealer as a
result of the insolvency of such dealer or otherwise, in which event a Fund may
experience material losses. However, in writing options the premium is paid in
advance by the dealer. OTC options are available for a greater variety of
securities, and a wider range of expiration dates and exercise prices, than are
exchange traded options. Since there is no exchange, pricing is normally done by
reference to information from market makers, which information is carefully
monitored by the investment manager and verified in appropriate cases.
A writer or purchaser of a put or call option can terminate it voluntarily only
by entering into a closing transaction. In the case of OTC options, there can be
no assurance that a continuous liquid secondary market will exist for any
particular option at any specific time. Consequently, a Fund may be able to
realize the value of an OTC option it has purchased only by exercising it or
entering into a closing sale transaction with the dealer that issued it.
Similarly, when a Fund writes an OTC option, it generally can close out that
option prior to its expiration only by entering into a closing purchase
transaction with the dealer to which the Fund originally wrote it. If a covered
call option writer cannot effect a closing transaction, it cannot sell the
underlying security until the option expires or the option is exercised.
Therefore, a covered call option writer of an OTC option may not be able to sell
an underlying security even though it might otherwise be advantageous to do so.
Likewise, a secured put writer of an OTC option may be unable to sell the
securities pledged to secure the put for other investment purposes while it is
obligated as a put writer. Similarly, a purchaser of such put or call option
might also find it difficult to terminate its position on a timely basis in the
absence of a secondary market.
The Funds understand the position of the staff of the Securities and Exchange
Commission ("SEC") to be that purchased OTC options and the securities used as
"cover" for written OTC options are illiquid securities. The investment manager
disagrees with this position and has found the dealers with which it engages in
OTC options transactions generally agreeable to and capable of entering into
closing transactions. The Funds have adopted procedures for engaging in OTC
options for the purpose of reducing any potential adverse effect of
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such transactions upon the liquidity of the Funds' portfolios. A brief
description of such procedures is set forth below.
A Fund will only engage in OTC options transactions with dealers approved by the
investment manager pursuant to procedures adopted by the Fund's Board of
Trustees. The investment manager believes that the approved dealers should be
able to enter into closing transactions if necessary and, therefore, present
minimal credit risks to a Fund. The investment manager will monitor the
creditworthiness of the approved dealers on an ongoing basis. A Fund currently
will not engage in OTC options transactions if the amount invested by the Fund
in OTC options, plus a "liquidity charge" related to OTC options written by the
Fund, plus the amount invested by the Fund in illiquid securities, would exceed
15% of the Fund's net assets. The "liquidity charge" referred to above is
computed as described below.
The Funds anticipate entering into agreements with dealers to which a Fund sells
OTC options. Under these agreements a Fund would have the absolute right to
repurchase the OTC options from the dealer at any time at a price no greater
than a price established under the agreements (the "Repurchase Price"). The
"liquidity charge" referred to above for a specific OTC option transaction will
be the Repurchase Price related to the OTC option less the intrinsic value of
the OTC option. The intrinsic value of an OTC call option for such purposes will
be the amount by which the current market value of the underlying security
exceeds the exercise price. In the case of an OTC put option, intrinsic value
will be the amount by which the exercise price exceeds the current market value
of the underlying security. If there is no such agreement requiring a dealer to
allow the Fund to repurchase a specific OTC option written by the Fund, the
"liquidity charge" will be the current market value of the securities serving as
"cover" for such OTC option.
OPTIONS ON SECURITIES INDICES. Each Fund also may purchase and write call and
put options on securities indices in an attempt to hedge against market
conditions affecting the value of securities that the Fund owns or intends to
purchase, and not for speculation. Through the writing or purchase of index
options, a Fund can achieve many of the same objectives as through the use of
options on individual securities. Options on securities indices are similar to
options on a security except that, rather than the right to take or make
delivery of a security at a specified price, an option on a securities index
gives the holder the right to receive, upon exercise of the option, an amount of
cash if the closing level of the securities index upon which the option is based
is greater than, in the case of a call, or less than, in the case of a put, the
exercise price of the option. This amount of cash is equal to the difference
between the closing price of the index and the exercise price of the option. The
writer of the option is obligated, in return for the premium received, to make
delivery of this amount. Unlike security options, all settlements are in cash
and gain or loss depends upon price movements in the market generally (or in a
particular industry or segment of the market), rather than upon price movements
in individual securities. Price movements in securities that the Fund owns or
intends to purchase will probably not correlate perfectly with movements in the
level of an index since the prices of such securities may be affected by
somewhat different factors and, therefore, the Fund bears the risk that a loss
on an index option would not be completely offset by movements in the price of
such securities.
When a Fund writes an option on a securities index, it will segregate and
mark-to-market eligible securities to the extent required by applicable
regulation. In addition, where the Fund writes a call option on a securities
index at a time when the contract value exceeds the exercise price, the Fund
will segregate and mark-to-market, until the option expires or is closed out,
cash or cash equivalents equal in value to such excess.
Each Fund may also purchase and sell options on other appropriate indices, as
available, such as foreign currency indices. Options on a securities index
involve risks similar to those risks relating to transactions in financial
futures contracts described above. Also, an option purchased by a Fund may
expire worthless, in which case the Fund would lose the premium paid therefor.
FOREIGN CURRENCY OPTIONS. Each Fund may engage in foreign currency options
transactions. A foreign currency option provides the option buyer with the right
to buy or sell a stated amount of foreign currency at the exercise price at a
specified date or during the option period. A call option gives its owner the
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right, but not the obligation, to buy the currency, while a put option gives its
owner the right, but not the obligation, to sell the currency. The option seller
(writer) is obligated to fulfill the terms of the option sold if it is
exercised. However, either seller or buyer may close its position during the
option period in the secondary market for such options any time prior to
expiration.
A call rises in value if the underlying currency appreciates. Conversely, a put
rises in value if the underlying currency depreciates. While purchasing a
foreign currency option can protect the Fund against an adverse movement in the
value of a foreign currency, it does not limit the gain which might result from
a favorable movement in the value of such currency. For example, if a Fund were
holding securities denominated in an appreciating foreign currency and had
purchased a foreign currency put to hedge against a decline in the value of the
currency, it would not have to exercise its put. Similarly, if the Fund has
entered into a contract to purchase a security denominated in a foreign currency
and had purchased a foreign currency call to hedge against a rise in value of
the currency but instead the currency had depreciated in value between the date
of purchase and the settlement date, the Fund would not have to exercise its
call but could acquire in the spot market the amount of foreign currency needed
for settlement.
FOREIGN CURRENCY FUTURES TRANSACTIONS. As part of its financial futures
transactions (see "Financial Futures Contracts" and "Options on Financial
Futures Contracts" above), each Fund may use foreign currency futures contracts
and options on such futures contracts. Through the purchase or sale of such
contracts, a Fund may be able to achieve many of the same objectives as through
forward foreign currency exchange contracts more effectively and possibly at a
lower cost.
Unlike forward foreign currency exchange contracts, foreign currency futures
contracts and options on foreign currency futures contracts are standardized as
to amount and delivery period and are traded on boards of trade and commodities
exchanges. It is anticipated that such contracts may provide greater liquidity
and lower cost than forward foreign currency exchange contracts.
FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS. Each Fund may engage in forward
foreign currency transactions. A forward foreign currency exchange contract
involves an obligation to purchase or sell a specific currency at a future date,
which may be any fixed number of days ("term") from the date of the contract
agreed upon by the parties, at a price set at the time of the contract. These
contracts are traded directly between currency traders (usually large commercial
banks) and their customers. The investment manager believes that it is important
to have the flexibility to enter into such forward contracts when it determines
that to do so is in the best interests of a Fund. A Fund will not speculate in
foreign currency exchange.
If a Fund retains the portfolio security and engages in an offsetting
transaction with respect to a forward contract, the Fund will incur a gain or a
loss (as described below) to the extent that there has been movement in forward
contract prices. If the Fund engages in an offsetting transaction, it may
subsequently enter into a new forward contract to sell the foreign currency.
Should forward prices decline during the period between the Fund's entering into
a forward contract for the sale of foreign currency and the date it enters into
an offsetting contract for the purchase of the foreign currency, the Fund would
realize a gain to the extent the price of the currency it has agreed to sell
exceeds the price of the currency it has agreed to purchase. Should forward
prices increase, the Fund would suffer a loss to the extent the price of the
currency it has agreed to purchase exceeds the price of the currency it has
agreed to sell. Although such contracts tend to minimize the risk of loss due to
a decline in the value of the hedged currency, they also tend to limit any
potential gain which might result should the value of such currency increase.
The Fund will have to convert its holdings of foreign currencies into U.S.
Dollars from time to time in order to meet such needs as Fund expenses and
redemption requests. Although foreign exchange dealers do not charge a fee for
conversion, they do realize a profit based on the difference (the "spread")
between the prices at which they are buying and selling various currencies.
A Fund will not enter into forward contracts or maintain a net exposure in such
contracts when the Fund would be obligated to deliver an amount of foreign
currency in excess of the value of the Fund's securities or other assets
denominated in that currency. See "Foreign Currency Transactions" under
"Investment Objectives,
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Policies and Risk Factors--Additional Investment Information" in the prospectus.
There is no limitation as to the percentage of the Global Fund's assets that may
be committed to forward contracts for the purchase of a foreign currency; each
of the Asian, Europe and International Funds does not intend to enter into such
forward contracts if it would have more than 15% of the value of its total
assets committed to such contracts. A Fund segregates eligible securities to the
extent required by applicable regulation in connection with forward foreign
currency exchange contracts entered into for the purchase of a foreign currency.
If the value of the securities segregated declines, additional cash or
securities are added so that the segregated amount is not less than the amount
of the Fund's commitments with respect to such contracts. A Fund generally does
not enter into a forward contract with a term longer than one year.
DELAYED DELIVERY TRANSACTIONS. The Global Fund may purchase or sell portfolio
securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis. When-issued or delayed
delivery transactions involve a commitment by the Fund to purchase or sell
securities with payment and delivery to take place in the future in order to
secure what is considered to be an advantageous price or yield to the Fund at
the time of entering into the transaction. When the Fund enters into a delayed
delivery purchase, it becomes obligated to purchase securities and it has all
the rights and risks attendant to ownership of a security, although delivery and
payment occur at a later date. The value of fixed income securities to be
delivered in the future will fluctuate as interest rates vary. At the time the
Fund makes the commitment to purchase a security on a when-issued or delayed
delivery basis, it will record the transaction and reflect the liability for the
purchase and the value of the security in determining its net asset value.
Likewise, at the time the Fund makes the commitment to sell a security on a
delayed delivery basis, it will record the transaction and include the proceeds
to be received in determining its net asset value; accordingly, any fluctuations
in the value of the security sold pursuant to a delayed delivery commitment are
ignored in calculating net asset value so long as the commitment remains in
effect. The Fund generally has the ability to close out a purchase obligation on
or before the settlement date, rather than take delivery of the security.
To the extent the Global Fund engages in when-issued or delayed delivery
purchases, it will do so for the purpose of acquiring portfolio securities
consistent with the Fund's investment objective and policies. The Fund reserves
the right to sell these securities before the settlement date if deemed
advisable.
REGULATORY RESTRICTIONS. To the extent required to comply with applicable
regulation, when purchasing a futures contract, writing a put option or entering
into a delayed delivery purchase or a forward foreign currency exchange
purchase, a Fund will maintain eligible securities in a segregated account. A
Fund will use cover in connection with selling a futures contract.
A Fund will not engage in transactions in financial futures contracts or options
thereon for speculation, but only to attempt to hedge against changes in market
conditions affecting the values of securities or other assets which the Fund
holds or intends to purchase.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. A Fund may invest in repurchase agreements, which are
instruments under which the Fund acquires ownership of a security from a
broker-dealer or bank that agrees to repurchase the security at a mutually
agreed upon time and price (which price is higher than the purchase price),
thereby determining the yield during the Fund's holding period. In the event of
a bankruptcy or other default of a seller of a repurchase agreement, the Fund
might incur expenses in enforcing its rights, and could experience losses,
including a decline in the value of the underlying securities and loss of
income. The securities underlying a repurchase agreement will be
marked-to-market every business day so that the value of such securities is at
least equal to the investment value of the repurchase agreement, including any
accrued interest thereon. Each Fund currently does not intend to invest more
than 5% of its net assets in repurchase agreements during the current year.
SHORT SALES AGAINST-THE-BOX. Each of the Asian, Europe and Global Funds may make
short sales against-the-box for the purpose of, but not limited to, deferring
realization of loss when deemed advantageous for federal income tax purposes. A
short sale "against-the-box" is a short sale in which the Fund owns at least
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an equal amount of the securities sold short or securities convertible into or
exchangeable for, without payment of any further consideration, securities of
the same issue as, and at least equal in amount to, the securities or other
assets sold short. The Fund may engage in such short sales only to the extent
that not more than 10% of the Fund's total assets (determined at the time of the
short sale) is held as collateral for such sales. The Fund currently does not
intend, however, to engage in such short sales to the extent that more than 5%
of its net assets will be held as collateral therefor during the current year.
DIVIDENDS AND TAXES
DIVIDENDS. The Global Fund normally distributes monthly dividends of net
investment income, the Asian, Europe and International Funds normally distribute
annual dividends of net investment income and each Fund distributes any net
realized short-term and long-term capital gains at least annually.
The level of income dividends per share (as a percentage of net asset value)
will be lower for Class B and Class C shares than for Class A shares primarily
as a result of the distribution services fee applicable to Class B and Class C
shares. Distributions of capital gains, if any, will be paid in the same amount
for each class.
A Fund may at any time vary the foregoing dividend practice and, therefore,
reserves the right from time to time either to distribute or to retain for
reinvestment such of its net investment income and its net short-term and
long-term capital gains as the Board of Trustees of the Fund determines
appropriate under then current circumstances. In particular, and without
limiting the foregoing, a Fund may make additional distributions of net
investment income or capital gain net income in order to satisfy the minimum
distribution requirements contained in the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code").
Dividends will be reinvested in shares of the Fund unless shareholders indicate
in writing that they wish to receive them in cash or in shares of other Kemper
Funds as provided in the prospectus.
TAXES. Each Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment
company under Subchapter M of the Code and, if so qualified, will not be liable
for federal income taxes to the extent its earnings are distributed.
A Fund's options, futures and foreign currency transactions are subject to
special tax provisions that may accelerate or defer recognition of certain gains
or losses, change the character of certain gains or losses, or alter the holding
periods of certain of the Fund's securities.
The mark-to-market rules of the Code may require a Fund to recognize unrealized
gains and losses on certain options and futures held by the Fund at the end of
the fiscal year. Under these provisions, 60% of any capital gain or loss
recognized will generally be treated as long-term and 40% as short-term.
However, although certain forward contracts on foreign currency are
marked-to-market, the gain or loss is generally ordinary under Section 988 of
the Code. In addition, the straddle rules of the Code would require deferral of
certain losses realized on positions of a straddle to the extent that the Fund
had unrealized gains in offsetting positions at year end.
A 4% excise tax is imposed on the excess of the required distribution for a
calendar year over the distributed amount for such calendar year. The required
distribution is the sum of 98% of a Fund's net investment income for the
calendar year plus 98% of its capital gain net income for the one-year period
ending October 31, plus any undistributed net investment income from the prior
calendar year, plus any undistributed capital gain net income from the one year
period ended October 31 in the prior calendar year, minus any overdistribution
in the prior calendar year. For purposes of calculating the required
distribution, foreign currency gains or losses occurring after October 31 are
taken into account in the following calendar year. The Funds intend to declare
or distribute dividends during the appropriate periods of an amount sufficient
to prevent imposition of the 4% excise tax.
It is anticipated that only a small portion, if any, of the ordinary income
dividends from the Funds will be eligible for the dividends received deduction
available to corporate shareholders. The aggregate amount eligible
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for the dividends received deduction may not exceed the aggregate qualifying
dividends received by a Fund for the fiscal year.
A shareholder who redeems shares of a Fund will recognize capital gain or loss
for federal income tax purposes measured by the difference between the value of
the shares redeemed and the adjusted cost basis of the shares. Any loss
recognized on the redemption of Fund shares held six months or less will be
treated as long-term capital loss to the extent that the shareholder has
received any long-term capital gain dividends on such shares. A shareholder who
has redeemed shares of a Fund or any other Kemper Mutual Fund listed in the
prospectus under "Special Features--Class A Shares--Combined Purchases" (other
than shares of Kemper Cash Reserves Fund not acquired by exchange from another
Kemper Mutual Fund) may reinvest the amount redeemed at net asset value at the
time of the reinvestment in shares of the Fund or in shares of the other Kemper
Mutual Funds within six months of the redemption as described in the prospectus
under "Redemption or Repurchase of Shares--Reinvestment Privilege." If redeemed
shares were held less than 91 days, then the lesser of (a) the sales charge
waived on the reinvested shares, or (b) the sales charge incurred on the
redeemed shares, is included in the basis of the reinvested shares and is not
included in the basis of the redeemed shares. If a shareholder realizes a loss
on the redemption or exchange of a Fund's shares and reinvests in shares of the
same Fund within 30 days before or after the redemption or exchange, the
transactions may be subject to the wash sale rules resulting in a postponement
of the recognition of such loss for federal income tax purposes. An exchange of
a Fund's shares for shares of another fund is treated as a redemption and
reinvestment for federal income tax purposes upon which gain or loss may be
recognized.
Investment income derived from foreign securities may be subject to foreign
income taxes withheld at the source. Because the amount of a Fund's investments
in various countries will change from time to time, it is not possible to
determine the effective rate of such taxes in advance.
Shareholders who are non-resident aliens are subject to U.S. withholding tax on
ordinary income dividends (whether received in cash or shares) at a rate of 30%
or such lower rate as prescribed by any applicable tax treaty.
PERFORMANCE
As described in the prospectus, each Fund's historical performance or return for
a class of shares may be shown in the form of "average annual total return" and
"total return" figures, and for the Global Fund may be shown in the form of
"yield" figures. These various measures of performance are described below.
Performance information will be computed separately for each class.
Yield is a measure of the net investment income per share earned over a specific
one month or 30-day period expressed as a percentage of the maximum offering
price of the Global Fund's shares (which is net asset value for Class B and
Class C shares) at the end of the period. Average annual total return and total
return measure both the net investment income generated by, and the effect of
any realized or unrealized appreciation or depreciation of, the underlying
investments in the Fund's portfolio.
The Global Fund's yield is computed in accordance with a standardized method
prescribed by rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Fund's Class
A, Class B and Class C shares' yields based upon the one-month period ended
December 31, 1997 were 3.71%, 3.17%, and 3.26%, respectively. The Fund's yield
is computed by dividing the net investment income per share earned during the
specified one month or 30-day
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period by the maximum offering price per share (which is net asset value for
Class B and Class C shares) on the last day of the period, according to the
following formula:
a - b
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YIELD = 2[( cd +1) - 1
Where: a = dividends and interest earned during the period.
b = expenses accrued for the period (net of reimbursements).
c = the average daily number of shares outstanding during the period
that were entitled to receive dividends.
d = the maximum offering price per share on the last day of the period
(which is net asset value for Class B and Class C shares).
In computing the foregoing yield, the Global Fund follows certain standardized
accounting practices specified by Securities and Exchange Commission rules.
These practices are not necessarily consistent with those that the Fund uses to
prepare its annual and interim financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.
Each Fund's average annual total return quotation is computed in accordance with
a standardized method prescribed by rules of the Securities and Exchange
Commission. The average annual total return for a Fund for a specific period is
found by first taking a hypothetical $1,000 investment ("initial investment") in
the Fund's shares on the first day of the period, adjusting to deduct the
maximum sales charge (in the case of Class A shares), and computing the
"redeemable value" of that investment at the end of the period. The redeemable
value in the case of Class B or Class C shares may or may not include the effect
of the applicable contingent deferred sales charge that may be imposed at the
end of the period. The redeemable value is then divided by the initial
investment, and this quotient is taken to the Nth root (N representing the
number of years in the period) and 1 is subtracted from the result, which is
then expressed as a percentage. The calculation assumes that all income and
capital gains dividends paid by the Fund have been reinvested at net asset value
on the reinvestment dates during the period. Average annual total return figures
may also be calculated without deducting the maximum sales charge.
Calculation of a Fund's total return is not subject to a standardized formula,
except when calculated for the Fund's "Financial Highlights" table in the Fund's
financial statements and prospectus. Total return performance for a specific
period is calculated by first taking a hypothetical investment ("initial
investment") in the Fund's shares on the first day of the period, either
adjusting or not adjusting to deduct the maximum sales charge (in the case of
Class A shares), and computing the "ending value" of that investment at the end
of the period. The total return percentage is then determined by subtracting the
initial investment from the ending value and dividing the remainder by the
initial investment and expressing the result as a percentage. The ending value
in the case of Class B and Class C shares may or may not include the effect of
the applicable contingent deferred sales charge that may be imposed at the end
of the period. The calculation assumes that all income and capital gains
dividends paid by the Fund have been reinvested at net asset value on the
reinvestment dates during the period. Total return may also be shown as the
increased dollar value of the hypothetical investment over the period. Total
return calculations that do not include the effect of the sales charge for Class
A shares or the contingent deferred sales charge for Class B shares would be
reduced if such charge were included.
A Fund's performance figures are based upon historical results and are not
representative of future performance. The Global Fund's Class A shares are sold
at net asset value plus a maximum sales charge of 4.5% of the offering price and
each of the Asian, Europe and International Funds' Class A shares are sold at
net asset value plus a maximum sales charge of 5.75% of the offering price.
Class B and Class C shares are sold at net asset value. Redemption of Class B
shares may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge that is 4% in the
first year following the purchase, declines by a specified percentage each year
thereafter and becomes zero after six
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years. Redemption of Class C shares may be subject to a 1% contingent deferred
sales charge in the first year following purchase. Returns and net asset value
will fluctuate. Factors affecting each Fund's performance include general market
conditions, operating expenses and investment management. Any additional fees
charged by a dealer or other financial services firm would reduce returns
described in this section. Shares of each Fund are redeemable at the then
current net asset value, which may be more or less than original cost.
The figures below show performance information for various periods. Comparative
information with respect to certain indices is also included. There are
differences and similarities between the investments which a Fund may purchase
and the investments measured by the indices which are described herein. The
Consumer Price Index is generally considered to be a measure of inflation. The
Salomon Brothers World Government Bond Index generally represents the
performance of government debt securities of various markets throughout the
world, including the United States. The Salomon Brothers High Grade Corporate
Bond Index generally represents the performance of high grade long-term
corporate bonds during various market conditions. The Lehman Brothers
Government/Corporate Bond Index generally represents the performance of
intermediate and long-term government and investment grade corporate debt
securities during various market conditions. The Dow Jones Industrial Average
and the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index are indices of common stocks which are
considered to be generally representative of the U.S. stock market. The Europe
Austral-Asia Far East ("EAFE") Index is an index that is considered to be
generally representative of major non-U.S. stock markets. The Lipper
International Fund Index is a weighted performance average of other mutual funds
that invest primarily in securities of foreign issuers. The Financial
Times/Standard & Poor's Actuaries World Index--Europe(TM) is a managed index
that is generally representative of the equity securities of European markets.
The Morgan Stanley Capital International Asia Combined Far East Free Excluding
Japan Index is a capitalized weighted index that is representative of the equity
securities for the following countries: Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea (at 20%),
Malaysia, Philippines free, Singapore free and Thailand. The foregoing indices
are unmanaged. The net asset value and returns of the Funds will fluctuate. No
adjustment has been made for taxes payable on dividends. The periods indicated
were ones of fluctuating securities prices and interest rates.
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ASIAN FUND--NOVEMBER 30, 1997
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Initial Income Ending Percentage Ending Percentage
$10,000 Capital Gain Dividends Value Increase Value Increase
TOTAL Investment Dividends Reinvested (adjusted) (adjusted) (unadjusted) (unadjusted)
RETURN (1) Reinvested (2) (1) (1) (1) (1)
TABLE ---------- ------------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
CLASS A SHARES
Life of Fund(+) 6,597 0 0 6,597 (34.0) 7,000 (30.0)
One Year 6,244 0 0 6,244 (37.6) 6,624 (33.8)
CLASS B SHARES
Life of Fund(+) 6,926 0 0 6,718 (32.8) 6,926 (30.7)
One Year 6,560 0 0 6,363 (36.4) 6,560 (34.4)
CLASS C SHARES
Life of Fund(+) 6,947 0 0 * * 6,947 (30.5)
One Year 6,580 0 0 * * 6,580 (34.2)
<CAPTION>
COMPARED TO
-------------------------------------------------
Standard M.S.C.I. AC
Dow Jones & Consumer Far East Free
TOTAL Industrial Poor's Price Excluding
RETURN Average(9) 500(10) Index(3) Japan Index(6)
TABLE ---------- -------- -------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
CLASS A SHARES
Life of Fund(+) 32.7 38.4 2.0 -38.8
One Year 22.2 28.5 1.8 -42.1
CLASS B SHARES
Life of Fund(+) 32.7 38.4 2.0 -38.8
One Year 22.2 28.5 1.8 -42.1
CLASS C SHARES
Life of Fund(+) 32.7 38.4 2.0 -38.8
One Year 22.2 28.5 1.8 -42.1
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Dow
AVERAGE ANNUAL Fund Fund Fund Jones Consumer
TOTAL RETURN Class A Class B Class C Industrial Standard & Price
TABLE Shares Shares Shares Average(4) Poor's 500(5) Index(3)
- ------------------------ ------- ------- ------- ---------- ------------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Life of Fund(+) (31.3) (30.1) (28.0) 29.0 34.0 1.8
One Year (37.6) (36.4) (34.2) 22.2 28.5 1.8
<CAPTION>
M.S.C.I. AC
Far East Free
AVERAGE ANNUAL Excluding
TOTAL RETURN Japan
TABLE Index(6)
- ------------------------ -------------
<S> <C>
Life of Fund(+) -36.4
One Year -42.1
</TABLE>
- ---------------
(+) Since October 21, 1996.
* Does not apply.
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EUROPE FUND--NOVEMBER 30, 1997
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Initial Income Ending Percentage Ending Percentage
$10,000 Capital Gain Dividends Value Increase Value Increase
TOTAL Investment Dividends Reinvested (adjusted) (adjusted) (unadjusted) (unadjusted)
RETURN (1) Reinvested (2) (1) (1) (1) (1)
TABLE ---------- ------------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
CLASS A SHARES
Life of Fund(+) 12,332 0 151 12,483 24.8 13,245 32.5
One Year 10,633 0 131 10,764 7.6 11,418 14.2
CLASS B SHARES
Life of Fund(+) 12,916 0 159 12,775 27.8 13,075 30.8
One Year 11,185 0 138 11,023 10.2 11,323 13.2
CLASS C SHARES
Life of Fund(+) 12,927 0 159 * * 13,086 30.9
One Year 11,194 0 138 * * 11,332 13.3
<CAPTION>
COMPARED TO
----------------------------------------------
Dow Standard
Jones & Consumer Fin. Times/
TOTAL Industrial Poor's Price S&P
RETURN Average(9) 500(10) Index(3) Index(7)
TABLE ---------- -------- -------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
CLASS A SHARES
Life of Fund(+) 45.0 50.7 3.3 39.8
One Year 22.2 28.5 1.8 22.3
CLASS B SHARES
Life of Fund(+) 45.0 50.7 3.3 39.8
One Year 22.2 28.5 1.8 22.3
CLASS C SHARES
Life of Fund(+) 45.0 50.7 3.3 39.8
One Year 22.2 28.5 1.8 22.3
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Dow
AVERAGE ANNUAL Fund Fund Fund Jones Consumer
TOTAL RETURN Class A Class B Class C Industrial Standard & Price
TABLE Shares Shares Shares Average(4) Poor's 500(5) Index(3)
- -------------------------- ------- ------- ------- ---------- ------------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Life of Fund(+) 15.0 16.7 18.4 26.4 29.4 2.1
One Year 7.6 10.2 13.3 22.2 28.5 1.8
<CAPTION>
AVERAGE ANNUAL Fin. Times/
TOTAL RETURN S&P
TABLE Index(6)
- -------------------------- -----------
<S> <C>
Life of Fund(+) 23.6
One Year 22.3
</TABLE>
- ---------------
(+) Since May 1, 1996.
* Does not apply.
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GLOBAL FUND--DECEMBER 31, 1997
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Initial Capital Gain Income Ending Percentage Ending
TOTAL $10,000 Dividends Dividends Value Increase Value
RETURN Investment(1) Reinvested Reinvested(2) (adjusted)(1) (adjusted)(1) (unadjusted)(1)
TABLE ------------- ------------ ------------- ------------- ------------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
CLASS A SHARES
Life of Fund(+) 9,108 28 9,647 18,783 87.8 19,659
Five Years 8,994 0 4,403 13,397 34.0 14,029
One Year 9,137 0 588 9,725 (2.8) 10,180
CLASS B SHARES
Life of Fund(++) 9,885 0 3,008 12,696 27.0 12,893
One Year 9,556 0 547 9,816 (1.8) 10,103
CLASS C SHARES
Life of Fund(++) 9,908 0 3,027 * * 12,935
One Year 9,556 0 553 * * 10,109
<CAPTION>
COMPARED TO
--------------------------------------------
Salomon
Salomon Bros.
Bros. High Lehman
Percentage Consumer World Grade Brothers
TOTAL Increase Price Govt. Corp. Govt./Corp.
RETURN (unadjusted)(1) Index(3) Index(4) Index(5) Index(8)
TABLE --------------- -------- -------- -------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
CLASS A SHARES
Life of Fund(+) 96.6 29.0 102.0 125.4 102.2
Five Years 40.3 13.7 43.3 55.5 44.3
One Year 1.8 1.7 0.2 13.0 9.8
CLASS B SHARES
Life of Fund(++) 28.9 9.4 27.5 46.4 35.5
One Year 1.03 1.7 0.2 13.0 9.8
CLASS C SHARES
Life of Fund(++) 29.4 9.4 27.5 46.4 35.5
One Year 1.1 1.7 0.2 13.0 9.8
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Salomon
Bros. Salomon
AVERAGE ANNUAL Fund Fund Fund Consumer World Bros. High
TOTAL RETURN Class A Class B Class C Price Govt. Grade Corp.
TABLE Shares Shares Shares Index(3) Index(4) Index(5)
- ---------------------------- ------- ------- ------- -------- -------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Life of Fund(+) 7.9 * * 3.1 8.9 10.4
Life of Fund(++) * 6.9 7.4 2.5 7.0 11.2
Five Years 6.0 * * 2.6 7.50 9.2
Three Years 7.3 7.6 8.3 2.5 7.3 13.4
One Year (2.8) (1.8) 1.1 1.7 0.2 13.0
<CAPTION>
Lehman
AVERAGE ANNUAL Brothers
TOTAL RETURN Govt./Corp.
TABLE Index(8)
- ---------------------------- -----------
<S> <C>
Life of Fund(+) 8.9
Life of Fund(++) 8.8
Five Years 7.6
Three Years 10.4
One Year 9.8
</TABLE>
- ---------------
(+) Since October 1, 1989 for Class A shares.
(++) Since May 31, 1994 for Class B and Class C shares.
* Does not apply
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INTERNATIONAL FUND--OCTOBER 31, 1997
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Initial Income Ending Percentage Ending Percentage
TOTAL $10,000 Capital Gain Dividends Value Increase Value Increase
RETURN Investment Dividends Reinvested (adjusted) (adjusted) (unadjusted) (unadjusted)
TABLE (1) Reinvested (2) (1) (1) (1) (1)
------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
CLASS A SHARES
Life of Fund(+) $19,213 $30,831 $16,348 $66,392 563.9% $70,448 604.5%
Ten Years 13,005 8,212 4,390 25,607 156.1 27,167 171.7
Five Years 14,625 1,972 1,249 17,846 78.5 18,938 89.4
One Year 9,992 577 127 10,696 7.0 11,349 13.5
Year to Date 10,120 0 0 10,120 1.2 10,737 7.4
CLASS B SHARES
Life of Fund(++) $11,814 $ 1,231 $ 441 $13,286 32.9% $13,486 34.9%
One year 10,584 614 34 10,932 9.3 11,232 12.3
CLASS C SHARES
Life of Fund(++) $11,824 $ 1,232 $ 445 * * $13,501 35.0%
One year 10,593 615 37 * * 11,245 12.5
<CAPTION>
COMPARED TO
--------------------------------------------------------
Standard Lipper
TOTAL Dow Jones & Consumer Inter-
RETURN Industrial Poor's Price EAFE national
TABLE Average(9) 500(10) Index(3) Index(11) Fund(12)
------ ---------- -------- -------- --------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
CLASS A SHARES
Life of Fund(+) 1,289.7% 1,130.4% 80.0% 681.4% *
Ten Years 407.3 386.9 40.2 90.9 167.2%
Five Years 161.4 147.1 14.0 74.3 90.0
One Year 25.8 32.1 2.1 4.6 13.4
Year to Date 17.2 25.3 1.9 1.9 7.3
CLASS B SHARES
Life of Fund(++) 114.6% 116.9% 9.6% 20.8% 32.3%
One year 25.8 32.1 2.1 4.6 13.4
CLASS C SHARES
Life of Fund(++) 114.6% 116.9% 9.6% 20.8% 32.3%
One year 25.8 32.1 2.1 4.6 13.4
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AVERAGE Standard
ANNUAL Fund Fund Fund Dow Jones & Consumer Lipper
TOTAL RETURN Class A Class B Class C Industrial Poor's Price EAFE International
TABLE Shares Shares Shares Average(9) 500(10) Index(3) Index(11) Fund(12)
------------ ------- ------- ------- ---------- -------- -------- --------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Life of Fund(+) 12.2% * * 17.4% 16.5% 3.6% 13.3% *
Life of Fund(++) * 8.7% 9.2% 25.0 25.4 2.7 5.7 8.5%
Ten Years 9.9 * * 17.6 17.2 3.4 6.7 10.3
Five Years 12.3 * * 21.2 19.8 2.7 11.8 13.7
Three Years 7.7 8.2 8.8 26.8 27.5 2.6 4.8 8.3
One Year 7.0 9.3 12.5 25.8 32.1 2.1 4.6 13.4
</TABLE>
- ---------------
(+) Since May 21, 1981 for Class A shares.
(++) Since May 31, 1994 for Class B and Class C shares.
* Does not apply.
FOOTNOTES FOR BOTH FUNDS
(1) The Initial Investment and adjusted amounts for Class A shares were
adjusted for the maximum initial sales charge at the beginning of the
period, which is 5.75% for the Asian, Europe and International Funds and
4.5% for the Global Fund. The Initial Investment for Class B and Class C
shares was not adjusted. Amounts were adjusted for Class B shares for the
contingent deferred sales charge that may be imposed at the end of the
period based upon the schedule for shares sold currently, see "Redemption
or Repurchase of Shares" in the prospectus. No adjustments were made to
Class C shares.
(2) Includes short-term capital gain dividends, if any.
(3) The Consumer Price Index is a statistical measure of change, over time, in
the prices of goods and services in major expenditure groups for all urban
consumers. Source is Towers Data Systems.
(4) The Salomon Brothers World Government Bond Index is on a U.S. Dollar total
return basis with all dividends reinvested and is comprised of government
bonds from ten countries (United States, Japan, United Kingdom, Germany,
France, Canada, the Netherlands, Australia, Switzerland and Denmark). This
index is unmanaged. The minimum maturity is 1 year. Source is Lipper
Analytical Services, Inc.
(5) The Salomon Brothers High Grade Corporate Bond Index is on a total return
basis with all dividends reinvested and is comprised of high grade
long-term industrial and utility bonds rated in the top two rating
categories. This index is unmanaged. Source is Towers Data Systems.
(6) Morgan Stanley Capital International Asia Combined Far East Free Excluding
Japan Index is a capitalized weighted index that is representative of the
equity securities for the following countries: Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea
(at 20%), Malaysia, Philippines free, Singapore free and Thailand. Assume
reinvestment of dividends. Source: Datastream.
(7) The Financial Times/Standard & Poor's Actuaries World Index--Europe(TM) is
a managed index that is generally representative of the equity securities
of European Markets. Assumes reinvestment of dividends. Source is
Datastream.
(8) The Lehman Brothers Government/Corporate Bond Index is on a total return
basis and is comprised of all publicly issued, non-convertible, domestic
debt of the U.S. Government or any agency thereof, quasi-Federal
corporation, or corporate debt guaranteed by the U.S. Government and all
publicly issued, fixed-rate, non-convertible, domestic debt of the three
major corporate classifications: industrial, utility, and financial. Only
notes and bonds with a minimum outstanding principal amount of $1,000,000
and a minimum of one year to maturity are included. Bonds included must
have a rating of at least Baa by Moody's Investors Service, Inc., BBB by
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Standard & Poor's Corporation or in the case of bank bonds not rated by
either Moody's or S&P, BBB by Fitch Investors Service. This index is
unmanaged. Source is Towers Data Systems.
(9) The Dow Jones Industrial Average is an unmanaged weighted average of thirty
blue chip industrial corporations listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Assumes reinvestment of dividends. Source is Towers Data Systems.
(10) The Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index is an unmanaged unweighted average of
500 stocks, over 95% of which are listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Assumes reinvestment of dividends. Source is Towers Data Systems.
(11) The EAFE Index (Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Austral-Asia,
Far East Index) is a generally accepted benchmark for performance of major
overseas markets. This index is unmanaged and is U.S. dollar adjusted.
Assumes reinvestment of dividends. Source is Towers Data Systems.
(12) The Lipper International Fund Index is a net asset value weighted index of
the performance of certain mutual funds tracked by Lipper Analytical
Services, Inc. The index is comprised of mutual funds that invest assets in
the securities whose primary trading markets are outside of the United
States. Performance is based on changes in net asset value with all
dividends reinvested and with no adjustment for sales charge. Source is
Towers Data Systems.
The following tables illustrate an assumed $10,000 investment in Class A shares
of each Fund, which includes the maximum sales charge of 4.5% for the Global
Fund and 5.75% for each of the Asian, Europe and International Funds, with
income and capital gain dividends reinvested in additional shares. The table for
each Fund covers the period from its commencement of operations through December
31, 1997.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASIAN FUND (10/21/96)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DIVIDENDS CUMULATIVE VALUE OF SHARES ACQUIRED
ANNUAL ANNUAL REINVESTED
YEAR INCOME CAPITAL GAIN INITIAL REINVESTED CAPITAL
ENDED DIVIDENDS DIVIDENDS INVEST- INCOME GAIN TOTAL
12/31 REINVESTED* REINVESTED MENT DIVIDENDS* DIVIDENDS VALUE
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1996 $ 0 $ 0 $10,010 $ 0 $ 0 $10,010
1997 77 0 6,468 78 0 6,546
</TABLE>
* Includes short-term capital gain dividends.
================================================================================
EUROPE FUND (5/1/96)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DIVIDENDS CUMULATIVE VALUE OF SHARES ACQUIRED
ANNUAL ANNUAL REINVESTED
YEAR INCOME CAPITAL GAIN INITIAL REINVESTED CAPITAL
ENDED DIVIDENDS DIVIDENDS INVEST- INCOME GAIN TOTAL
12/31 REINVESTED* REINVESTED MENT DIVIDENDS* DIVIDENDS VALUE
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 $ 129 $ 0 $10,903 $ 134 $ 0 $11,037
1997 110 90 12,431 265 92 12,788
</TABLE>
* Includes short-term capital gain dividends.
================================================================================
GLOBAL FUND (10/1/89)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DIVIDENDS CUMULATIVE VALUE OF SHARES ACQUIRED
ANNUAL ANNUAL REINVESTED
YEAR INCOME CAPITAL GAIN INITIAL REINVESTED CAPITAL
ENDED DIVIDENDS DIVIDENDS INVEST- INCOME GAIN TOTAL
12/31 REINVESTED* REINVESTED MENT DIVIDENDS* DIVIDENDS VALUE
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1989 $ 170 $ 0 $9,840 $ 172 $ 0 $10,012
1990 1,541 0 10,563 1,718 0 12,281
1991 1,119 0 10,732 2,916 0 13,648
1992 1,093 29 9,671 3,688 29 13,388
1993 1,097 0 9,862 4,866 30 14,758
1994 983 0 9,076 5,437 28 14,541
1995 1,178 0 10,128 7,273 31 17,432
1996 2,043 0 9,523 8,898 29 18,450
1997 1,143 0 9,108 9,647 28 18,783
</TABLE>
* Includes short-term capital gain dividends.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
INTERNATIONAL FUND (5/21/81)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DIVIDENDS CUMULATIVE VALUE OF SHARES ACQUIRED
ANNUAL
ANNUAL CAPITAL REINVESTED
YEAR INCOME GAIN REINVESTED CAPITAL
ENDED DIVIDENDS DIVIDENDS INITIAL INCOME GAIN TOTAL
12/31 REINVESTED* REINVESTED INVESTMENT DIVIDENDS* DIVIDENDS VALUE
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1981 $ 205 $ 0 $ 9,167 $ 223 $ 0 $ 9,390
1982 273 0 9,113 538 0 9,651
1983 161 162 11,348 845 164 12,357
1984 231 728 9,445 925 854 11,234
1985 181 743 13,773 1,585 2,157 17,515
1986 1,766 4,604 14,621 3,523 7,104 25,248
1987 923 3,978 12,561 3,909 10,407 26,877
1988 814 456 14,121 5,229 12,163 31,513
1989 1,965 813 15,364 7,866 14,135 37,365
1990 1,216 3,206 12,409 7,559 14,596 34,564
1991 0 591 13,318 8,113 16,287 37,718
1992 772 0 12,409 8,328 15,175 35,912
1993 132 1,140 16,378 11,128 21,209 48,715
1994 1,397 1,577 14,713 11,408 20,646 46,767
1995 554 241 16,364 13,254 23,210 52,828
1996 709 3,228 17,894 15,227 28,716 61,837
1997 406 2,880 18,531 16,184 32,689 67,404
</TABLE>
* Includes short-term capital gain dividends.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Investors may want to compare a Fund's performance to that of certificates of
deposit issued by banks and other depository institutions. Certificates of
deposit may offer fixed or variable interest rates and principal is guaranteed
and may be insured. Withdrawal of the deposit prior to maturity will normally be
subject to a penalty. Rates offered by banks and other depository institutions
are subject to change at any time specified by the issuing institution. The
shares of the Fund are not insured and net asset value as well as yield will
fluctuate. Shares of a Fund are redeemable at net asset value which may be more
or less than original cost. Redemption of Class B and Class C shares may be
subject to a contingent deferred sales charge. The bonds in the Global Fund's
portfolio are generally of longer term than most certificates of deposit and may
reflect longer term market interest rate fluctuations.
Investors may also want to compare a Fund's performance to that of U.S. Treasury
bills, notes or bonds. Rates of Treasury obligations are fixed at the time of
issuance and payment of principal and interest is backed by the full faith and
credit of the U.S. Treasury. The market value of such instruments will generally
fluctuate inversely with interest rates prior to maturity and will equal par
value at maturity. Shares of a Fund are redeemable at net asset value, which may
be more or less than original cost. The Funds' returns will also fluctuate.
In order to appreciate more fully the opportunities for income throughout the
world and the potential advantages of investing in the Global Fund, investors
may want to compare the historical performance of various bond markets around
the world. Such performance, of course, would not necessarily be representative
of future actual or relative performance of such markets, or of the past or
future performance of the Fund.
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The table below reflects the relative returns of certain unmanaged domestic bond
indexes and a foreign bond index over the periods indicated.
BOND INDEX TOTAL RETURNS
(PERIODS ENDED 12/31/97)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1 Yr. 3 Yrs. 5 Yrs. 10 Yrs.
----- ------ ------ -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Salomon Non-U.S. Bond Index(1)............................. (4.26)% 19.12% 45.36% 101.70%
Salomon High Yield 10+ Year Index(2)....................... 17.74 64.28 89.60 239.85
Salomon High Grade Corp. Bond Index(3)..................... 12.96 45.69 55.46 180.09
Merrill Lynch Govt./Corp. Bond Index(4).................... 9.78 34.50 44.49 140.51
Lehman Brothers Govt./Corp. Bond Index(5).................. 9.76 34.68 44.29 139.88
</TABLE>
- ---------------
(1) The Salomon Brothers Non-U.S. Bond Index is on a U.S. dollar total return
basis with all dividends reinvested and is comprised of non-U.S. government
and corporate bonds with more than five years to maturity. This index is
unmanaged. Source is Lipper Analytical Services, Inc.
(2) The Salomon Brothers High Yield 10+ Year Index is on a total return basis
with all dividends reinvested and is comprised of high yield bonds with a
par value of $50 million or higher and a maturity of 10 years or longer
rated BB+ or lower by Standard & Poor's Corporation or Ba1 or lower by
Moody's Investors Service, Inc. This index is unmanaged. Source is Salomon
Brothers Inc.
(3) The Salomon Brothers High Grade Corporate Bond Index is on a total return
basis with all dividends reinvested and is comprised of high grade long-term
industrial and utility bonds rated in the top two rating categories. This
index is unmanaged. Source is Towers Data Systems.
(4) The Merrill Lynch Government/Corporate Bond Index is based upon the total
return with all dividends reinvested of 4,000 corporate and 300 government
bond issues with an intermediate average maturity and an average quality
rating of Aa (Moody's Investors Service, Inc.) or AA (Standard & Poor's
Corporation). This index is unmanaged. Source is Lipper Analytical Services,
Inc.
(5) The Lehman Brothers Government/Corporate Bond Index is on a total return
basis and is comprised of all publicly issued, nonconvertible, domestic debt
of the U.S. Government or any agency thereof, quasi-federal corporation, or
corporate debt guaranteed by the U.S. Government and all publicly issued,
fixed-rate, non-convertible, domestic debt of the three major corporate
classifications: industrial, utility, and financial. Only notes and bonds
with a minimum outstanding principal amount of $1,000,000 and a minimum of
one year to maturity are included. Bonds included must have a rating of at
least Baa by Moody's Investors Services, Inc., BBB by Standard & Poor's
Corporation or in the case of bank bonds not rated by either Moody's or S&P,
BBB by Fitch Investors Services. This index is unmanaged. Source is Towers
Data Systems.
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The following table depicts the best performing world government bond market for
each year during the period 1983-1997. The performance of these markets is
compared in each case to the performance of long-term U.S. Government bonds for
the same period. As shown in this table, the U.S. market, as represented by U.S.
Government bonds, was the best performing market in only one of the past ten
years. Performance is on a U.S. Dollar total return basis with all dividends
reinvested.
BEST WORLD BOND MARKETS VS. U.S. BOND MARKET
1983-1997
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Long-Term U.S.**
Year Top Foreign Government Returns* Govt. Returns
---- ------------------------------- ----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1983......................................... Japan 12.56% 1.66%
1984......................................... Canada 8.82 15.02
1985......................................... France 52.78 31.52
1986......................................... Japan 43.55 24.18
1987......................................... United Kingdom 47.57 (2.79)
1988......................................... Australia 30.34 9.35
1989......................................... Canada 17.97 19.16
1990......................................... United Kingdom 29.16 6.35
1991......................................... Australia 26.70 18.66
1992......................................... Japan 11.96 8.06
1993......................................... Japan 27.58 17.49
1994......................................... Belgium 12.22 (7.70)
1995......................................... Sweden 34.83 30.92
1996......................................... Italy 27.19 (.83)
1997......................................... United Kingdom 10.34 15.09
</TABLE>
- ---------------
* Source: Salomon Brothers International Bond Market Performance Indexes.
** Source: Salomon Brothers Treasury/Govt Sponsored Long Term Index
The following table depicts the available yields from various global markets as
of January , 1998 and shows the wide range of yields among various markets.
Yield is a measure of the income generated by an investment and is not a
complete measure of performance. Yield does not include the effect of
appreciation or depreciation of the underlying investment due to changes in
interest rates or currency valuations or other market conditions, which may vary
from one global market to another. Thus, it is possible for a lower yielding
investment to outperform a higher yielding investment on a total return basis.
AVAILABLE YIELDS: INTERNATIONAL BONDS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Long-Term Gov'ts. Long-Term Corp.
----------------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C>
Australia............................................ 5.73% 6.17%
Belgium.............................................. 5.25 6.13
Canada............................................... 5.44 6.43
France............................................... 5.10 5.49
Germany.............................................. 5.12 5.15
Italy................................................ 5.47 5.73
Japan................................................ 1.86 1.58
Spain................................................ 5.39 5.73
Sweden............................................... 5.64 6.12
Switzerland.......................................... 3.18 3.41
Britain.............................................. 6.09 6.65
United States........................................ 5.53 6.63
</TABLE>
- ---------------
Source: The Economist. The Economist obtains its yield information from the
following sources: Banco Bilbao Vizcaya, Chase Manhattan, Belgium Bankers
Association, Royal Bank of Canada, Westpac Banking Corp., Credit Lyonnais, Bank
Nederland, Svenska Handelsbanken, CFSB, and the WEFA Group.
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In 1997, the U.S. stock market ranked 11 in U.S. Dollar total return out of 47
markets. The source for non-U.S. stock markets is Morgan Stanley Capital
International, which ranks the major non-U.S. stock markets. The U.S. stock
market is measured by the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index ("S&P 500"), which
is an unmanaged, unweighted average of 500 stocks, over 95% of which are listed
on the New York Stock Exchange. Morgan Stanley Capital International and S&P 500
performance are on a total return basis after adjustment for reinvestment of
distributions. Morgan Stanley Capital International performance data is U.S.
Dollar adjusted and thus reflects both the change in local currency terms plus
the change in the value of the local currency against the U.S. Dollar. This
information is provided to compare the past performance of the U.S. stock market
with non-U.S. stock markets. It is not necessarily indicative of the future
performance of these markets or of the performance of the International Fund as
compared to any of these markets. The past performance of the Fund as compared
to various market indexes is provided above.
The following table compares the performance of the Class A shares of each Fund
over various periods with that of other mutual funds within the category
described below according to data reported by Lipper Analytical Services, Inc.
("Lipper"), New York, New York, which is a mutual fund reporting service. Lipper
performance figures are based on changes in net asset value, with all income and
capital gain dividends reinvested. Such calculations do not include the effect
of any sales charges. Future performance cannot be guaranteed. Lipper publishes
performance analyses on a regular basis.
ASIAN FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Lipper Mutual Fund
Performance Analysis
----------------------
Pacific Ex-Japan Funds
----------------------
<S> <C>
One Year (Period ended 12/31/97)............................ 33 of 73
The Lipper Pacific Ex-Japan Fund category includes funds
that concentrate their investments in equity securities
with primary trading markets or operations concentrated in
the Pacific region (including Asian countries) and that
specifically does not invest in Japan. ...................
</TABLE>
EUROPE FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Lipper Mutual Fund
Performance Analysis
---------------------
European Region Funds
---------------------
<S> <C>
One Year (Period ended 12/31/97)............................ 41 of 71
The Lipper European Region Fund category includes funds that
concentrate their investments in equity securities whose
primary trading markets or operations are concentrated in
the European region or a single country within this
region. ..................................................
</TABLE>
GLOBAL FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Lipper Mutual Fund
Performance Analysis
--------------------
Global Income Funds
-------------------
<S> <C>
Five Years (Period ended 12/31/97).......................... 23 of 50
Three Years (Period ended 12/31/97)......................... 52 of 96
One Year (Period ended 12/31/97)............................ 80 of 139
</TABLE>
The Lipper Global Income Fund category includes funds which by prospectus or
portfolio practice invest primarily in U.S. Dollar and non-U.S. Dollar debt
instruments of issuers located in at least 3 countries, one of which may be in
the United States. This category includes funds with a variety of objectives,
policies and market and credit risks that should be considered in reviewing
these rankings.
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INTERNATIONAL FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Lipper Mutual Fund
Performance Analysis
--------------------
International Funds
-------------------
<S> <C>
Ten Years (Period ended 12/31/97)........................... 13 of 35
Five Years (Period ended 12/31/97).......................... 35 of 112
One Year (Period ended 12/31/97)............................ 121 of 421
</TABLE>
The Lipper International Funds category includes funds which invest their assets
in securities whose primary trading markets are outside of the United States.
INVESTMENT MANAGER AND UNDERWRITER
INVESTMENT MANAGER. Scudder Kemper Investments, Inc. ("Scudder Kemper"), 345
Park Avenue, New York, New York, is each Fund's investment manager. Scudder
Kemper is approximately 70% owned by Zurich Insurance Company, a leading
internationally recognized provider of insurance and financial services in
property/casualty and life insurance, reinsurance and structured financial
solutions as well as asset management. The balance of Scudder Kemper is owned by
Scudder Kemper's officers and employees. Pursuant to the investment management
agreements, Scudder Kemper acts as each Fund's investment adviser, manages its
investments, administers its business affairs, furnishes office facilities and
equipment, provides clerical, and administrative services and permits any of its
officers or employees to serve without compensation as trustees or officers of
the Funds if elected to such positions. The investment management agreements
provide that the Fund shall pay the charges and expenses of its operations,
including the fees and expenses of the trustees (except those who are affiliates
of Scudder Kemper), independent auditors, counsel, custodian and transfer agent
and the cost of share certificates, reports and notices to shareholders,
brokerage commissions or transaction costs, costs of calculating net asset value
and maintaining all accounting records related thereto, taxes and membership
dues. Each Fund bears the expenses of registration of its shares with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, while Kemper Distributors, Inc., as
principal underwriter, pays the cost of qualifying and maintaining the
qualification of each Fund's shares for sale under the securities laws of the
various states.
The investment management agreements provide that Scudder Kemper shall not be
liable for any error of judgment or of law, or for any loss suffered by a Fund
in connection with the matters to which the agreements relate, except a loss
resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence on the part of
Scudder Kemper in the performance of its obligations and duties, or by reason of
its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under each agreement.
Each Fund's investment management agreement continues in effect from year to
year so long as its continuation is approved at least annually by (a) a majority
of the trustees who are not parties to such agreement or interested persons of
any such party except in their capacity as trustees of the Fund and (b) by the
shareholders or the Board of Trustees of the Fund. Each Fund's investment
management agreement may be terminated at any time upon 60 days' notice by
either party, or by a majority vote of the outstanding shares of the Fund, and
will terminate automatically upon assignment. If additional Funds become subject
to an investment management agreement, the provisions concerning continuation,
amendment and termination shall be on a Fund by Fund basis. Additional Funds may
be subject to a different agreement.
Pursuant to the terms of an agreement, Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc.
("Scudder"), and Zurich Insurance Company ("Zurich"), formed a new global
investment organization by combining Scudder with Zurich Kemper Investments,
Inc. ("ZKI"), a former subsidiary of Zurich and the former investment manager to
the Funds and Scudder changed its name to Scudder Kemper Investments, Inc. As a
result of the transaction, Zurich owns approximately 70% of Scudder Kemper, with
the balance owned by Scudder Kemper's officers and employees.
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Because the transaction between Scudder and Zurich resulted in the assignment of
the Funds' investment management agreements with ZKI, the agreements were deemed
to be automatically terminated upon consummation of the transaction. In
anticipation of the transaction, however, new investment management agreements
between the Funds and Scudder Kemper were approved by the Funds' Boards of
Trustees and shareholders. The new investment management agreements were
effective as of December 31, 1997 and will be in effect for an initial term
ending on the same date as would the previous investment management agreements
with ZKI.
The Funds' investment management agreements are on substantially similar terms
as the investment management agreements terminated by the transaction, except
that Scudder Kemper is the new investment adviser to the Funds.
The current investment management fee rates paid by the Funds are in the
prospectus, see "Investment Manager and Underwriter." The investment management
fees incurred by each Fund for its last three fiscal years are shown in the
table below.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FUND FISCAL 1997 FISCAL 1996 FISCAL 1995
---- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Asian...................................................... $ 45,000 $ 1,000 $ --
Europe..................................................... $ 95,000 $ 7,000 $ --
Global..................................................... $ 858,000 $1,050,000 $1,238,000
International.............................................. $4,131,000 $3,177,000 $2,757,000
</TABLE>
FUND SUB-ADVISER. Zurich Investment Management Limited ("ZIML"), 1 South Place,
London, U.K. EC42M 2ZS, an affiliate of Scudder Kemper, is the sub-adviser for
each Fund. ZIML acts as sub-adviser pursuant to the terms of the sub-advisory
agreement between it and Scudder Kemper for each Fund. ZIML is subject to
regulations by the Investment Management Regulatory Organization (IMRO) in
England as well as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Under the terms of the sub-advisory agreement for a Fund, ZIML renders
investment advisory and management services with regard to that portion of the
Fund's portfolio as may be allocated to ZIML by Scudder Kemper from time to time
for management, including services related to foreign securities, foreign
currency transactions and related investments. ZIML may, under the terms of each
sub-advisory agreement, render similar services to others including other
investment companies. For its services, ZIML will receive from Scudder Kemper a
monthly fee at the annual rate of .30% for the Global Income Fund and .35% for
each of the Asian, Europe and International Funds of the portion of the average
daily net assets of each Fund allocated by Scudder Kemper to ZIML for
management. ZIML permits any of its officers or employees to serve without
compensation as trustees or officers of the Fund if elected to such positions.
Each sub-advisory agreement provides that ZIML will not be liable for any error
of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by the Fund in connection
with matters to which the sub-advisory agreement relates, except a loss
resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence on the part of
ZIML in the performance of its duties or from reckless disregard by ZIML of its
obligations and duties under the sub-advisory agreement.
Each sub-advisory agreement continues in effect from year to year so long as its
continuation is approved at least annually (a) by a majority of the trustees who
are not parties to such agreement or interested persons of any such party except
in their capacity as trustees of the Fund and (b) by the shareholders or the
Board of Trustees. Each sub-advisory agreement may be terminated at any time for
a Fund upon 60 days notice by Scudder Kemper, ZIML or the Board of Trustees, or
by a majority vote of the outstanding shares of the Fund, and will terminate
automatically upon assignment or upon the termination of the Fund's investment
management agreement. If additional Funds become subject to a sub-advisory
agreement, the provisions concerning continuation, amendment and termination
shall be on a Fund-by-Fund basis. Additional Funds may be subject to a different
agreement. No sub-advisory fees were paid by Scudder Kemper to ZIML for periods
prior to the
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1997 fiscal year, although in such periods Scudder Kemper has paid ZIML for its
services to Scudder Kemper with respect to foreign securities investments of the
Funds.
The sub-advisory fees paid by each Fund for its last fiscal year are shown
below.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FUND FISCAL 1997
---- -----------
<S> <C>
Asian....................................................... $ 18,000
Europe...................................................... $ 43,000
Global...................................................... $ 345,000
International............................................... $1,959,000
</TABLE>
FUND ACCOUNTING AGENT. SFAC, a subsidiary of Scudder Kemper, is responsible for
determining the daily net asset value per share of the Funds and maintaining all
accounting records related thereto. Currently, SFAC receives no fee for its
services to the Funds; however, subject to Board approval, some time in the
future. SFAC may seek payment for its services under this agreement.
PRINCIPAL UNDERWRITER. Pursuant to separate underwriting and distribution
services agreements ("distribution agreements"), Kemper Distributors, Inc.
("KDI"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Scudder Kemper, is the principal
underwriter and distributor for the shares of each Fund and acts as agent of the
Fund in the continuous offering of its shares. KDI bears all of its expenses of
providing services pursuant to the distribution agreement, including the payment
of any commissions. Each Fund pays the cost for the prospectus and shareholder
reports to be set in type and printed for existing shareholders, and KDI pays
for the printing and distribution of copies thereof used in connection with the
offering of shares to prospective investors. KDI also pays for supplementary
sales literature and advertising costs.
Each distribution agreement continues in effect from year to year so long as
such continuance is approved for each class at least annually by a vote of the
Board of Trustees of the Fund, including the Trustees who are not interested
persons of the Fund and who have no direct or indirect financial interest in the
agreement. Each agreement automatically terminates in the event of its
assignment and may be terminated for a class at any time without penalty by a
Fund or by KDI upon 60 days' notice. Termination by a Fund with respect to a
class may be by vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees, or a majority of
the Trustees who are not interested persons of the Fund and who have no direct
or indirect financial interest in the agreement, or a "majority of the
outstanding voting securities" of the class of the Fund, as defined under the
Investment Company Act of 1940. The agreement may not be amended for a class to
increase the fee to be paid by a Fund with respect to such class without
approval by a majority of the outstanding voting securities of such class of the
Fund and all material amendments must in any event be approved by the Board of
Trustees in the manner described above with respect to the continuation of the
agreement. The provisions concerning the continuation, amendment and termination
of the distribution agreement are on a Fund by Fund basis and for each Fund on a
class by class basis.
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CLASS A SHARES. The following information concerns the underwriting commissions
paid in connection with the distribution of each Fund's Class A shares for the
fiscal years noted.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMMISSIONS COMMISSIONS
COMMISSIONS RETAINED UNDERWRITER PAID TO KEMPER
FUND FISCAL YEAR BY UNDERWRITER PAID TO ALL FIRMS AFFILIATED FIRMS
---- ----------- -------------------- ----------------- ----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Asian................................... 1997 $ 14,000 59,000 --
1996* $ 1,000 3,000 --
Europe.................................. 1997 $ 20,000 99,000 --
1996** $ 5,000 24,000 1,000
Global.................................. 1997 $ 9,000 49,000 --
1996 $ 31,000 72,000 1,000
1995 $ 11,000 73,000 3,000
International........................... 1997 $ 96,000 959,000 --
1996 $ 95,000 714,000 26,000
1995 $ 67,000 617,000 88,000
</TABLE>
- ---------------
* For the period October 21, 1996 (commencement of operations) to November 30,
1996.
** For the period May 1, 1996 (commencement of operations) to November 30, 1996.
CLASS B SHARES AND CLASS C SHARES. Since the distribution agreement provides for
fees charged to Class B and Class C shares that are used by KDI to pay for
distribution services (see the prospectus under "Investment Manager and
Underwriter"), the agreement (the "Plan") is approved and renewed separately for
the Class B and Class C shares in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the
Investment Company Act of 1940, which regulates the manner in which an
investment company may, directly or indirectly, bear expenses of distributing
its shares. Expenses of the Funds and of KDI, in connection with the Rule 12b-1
Plans for the Class B and Class C shares are set forth below. A portion of the
marketing, sales and operating expenses shown below could be considered overhead
expense.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DISTRIBUTION CONTINGENT TOTAL
FEES PAID DEFERRED COMMISSIONS COMMISSIONS
FISCAL BY FUND TO SALES CHARGES PAID BY UNDERWRITER PAID BY UNDERWRITER
FUND CLASS B SHARES YEAR UNDERWRITER TO UNDERWRITER TO FIRMS TO AFFILIATED FIRMS
------------------- ------ ------------ -------------- ------------------- -------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Asian................ 1997 $ 18,000 7,000 103,000 --
1996* $ -- -- 2,000 --
Europe............... 1997 $ 41,000 15,000 253,000 --
1996** $ 3,000 -- 29,000 --
Global............... 1997 $270,000 62,000 147,000 --
1996 $347,000 84,000 173,000 1,000
1995 $390,000 145,000 113,000 19,000
International........ 1997 $970,000 227,000 1,709,000 --
1996 $541,000 127,000 972,000 15,000
1995 $256,000 72,000 573,000 97,000
<CAPTION>
OTHER DISTRIBUTION EXPENSES PAID BY UNDERWRITER
-----------------------------------------------------------
ADVERTISING MARKETING MISC.
AND PROSPECTUS AND SALES OPERATING INTEREST
FUND CLASS B SHARES LITERATURE PRINTING EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES
------------------- ----------- ---------- --------- --------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Asian................ 12,000 1,000 25,000 4,000 9,000
1,000 -- 2,000 3,000 --
Europe............... 19,000 1,000 56,000 21,000 18,000
3,000 -- 7,000 6,000 1,000
Global............... 22,000 2,000 64,000 25,000 --
39,000 3,000 83,000 27,000 --
22,000 15,000 64,000 49,000 11,000
International........ 219,000 15,000 595,000 94,000 395,000
229,000 22,000 463,000 98,000 212,000
69,000 17,000 306,000 48,000 105,000
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
TOTAL DISTRIBUTION
DISTRIBUTION CONTINGENT DISTRIBUTION FEES PAID
FEES PAID DEFERRED FEES PAID BY UNDERWRITER
FISCAL BY FUND SALES CHARGE BY UNDERWRITER TO AFFILIATED
FUND CLASS C SHARES YEAR TO UNDERWRITER TO UNDERWRITER TO FIRMS FIRMS
------------------- ------ -------------- -------------- -------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Asian................ 1997 $ 2,000 -- 3,000 --
1996* $-- -- -- --
Europe............... 1997 $ 4,000 -- 6,000 --
1996** $ 1,000 -- 1,000 --
Global............... 1997 $ 9,000 1,000 8,000 --
1996 $ 4,000 -- 8,000 --
1995 $ 1,000 -- 1,000 --
International........ 1997 $96,000 3,000 117,000 --
1996 $32,000 -- 46,000 --
1995 $11,000 -- 10,000 2,000
<CAPTION>
OTHER DISTRIBUTION EXPENSES PAID BY UNDERWRITER
-----------------------------------------------------------
ADVERTISING MARKETING MISC.
AND PROSPECTUS AND SALES OPERATING INTEREST
FUND CLASS C SHARES LITERATURE PRINTING EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES
------------------- ----------- ---------- --------- --------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Asian................ 2,000 0 4,000 10,000 1,000
0 0 1,000 1,000 --
Europe............... 2,000 0 5,000 8,000 2,000
1,000 0 3,000 2,000 --
Global............... 4,000 0 11,000 4,000 6,000
5,000 -- 11,000 3,000 3,000
1,000 1,000 3,000 8,000 1,000
International........ 45,000 3,000 118,000 4,000 26,000
30,000 3,000 53,000 7,000 11,000
10,000 3,000 42,000 11,000 5,000
</TABLE>
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* For the period October 21, 1996 (commencement of operations) to November 30,
1996.
** For the period May 1, 1996 (commencement of operations) to November 30, 1996.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES. Administrative services are provided to each Fund under
an administrative services agreement ("administrative agreement") with KDI. KDI
bears all its expenses of providing services pursuant to the administrative
agreement between KDI and each Fund, including the payment of service fees. For
the services under the administrative agreement, each Fund pays KDI an
administrative services fee, payable monthly, at the annual rate of up to .25%
of average daily net assets of Class A, B and C shares of the Fund.
KDI enters into related arrangements with various broker-dealers and other
service or administrative firms ("firms"), that provide services and facilities
for their customers or clients who are investors of a Fund. The firms provide
such office space and equipment, telephone facilities and personnel as is
necessary or beneficial for providing information and services to their clients.
Such services and assistance may include, but are not limited to, establishing
and maintaining accounts and records, processing purchase and redemption
transactions, answering routine inquiries regarding the Funds, assistance to
clients in changing dividend and investment options, account designations and
addresses and such other services as may be agreed upon from time to time and
permitted by applicable statute, rule or regulation. With respect to Class A
shares, KDI pays each firm a service fee, normally payable quarterly, at an
annual rate of (a) up to .15% of the net assets for the Global and .25% of the
net assets for the International Fund of these accounts in the fund that it
maintains and services that are attributable to Class A shares acquired prior to
October 1, 1993, and (b) up to .25% of the net assets in Fund accounts that it
maintains and services attributable to Class A shares acquired on or after
October 1, 1993, in each case commencing with the month after investment. With
respect to Class B shares and Class C shares, KDI currently advances to firms
the first-year service fee at a rate of up to .25% of the purchase price of such
shares. For periods after the first year, KDI currently intends to pay firms a
service fee at an annual rate of up to .25% (calculated monthly and normally
paid quarterly) of the net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares
maintained and serviced by the firm and the fee continues until terminated by
KDI or the Fund. Firms to which service fees may be paid include broker-dealers
affiliated with KDI.
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The following information concerns the administrative services fee paid by each
Fund.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE FEES
PAID BY FUND SERVICE FEES SERVICE FEES
------------------------------- PAID BY ADMINISTRATOR PAID BY ADMINISTRATOR
FUND FISCAL PERIOD CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C TO FIRMS TO AFFILIATED FIRMS
---- ------------- ------- ------- ------- --------------------- ---------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Asian................ 1997*** $ 1,000 5,000 1,000 19,000 --
1996* $ -- -- -- -- --
Europe............... 1997*** $ 7,000 13,000 -- 37,000 --
1996** $ 1,000 1,000 -- 4,000 --
Global............... 1997 $149,000 86,000 3,000 239,000 --
1996 $173,000 113,000 1,000 291,000 12,000
1995 $199,000 126,000 -- 327,000 46,000
International........ 1997 $926,000 322,000 32,000 1,301,000 --
1996 $772,000 179,000 11,000 984,000 16,000
1995 $711,000 85,000 4,000 808,000 149,000
</TABLE>
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* For the period October 21, 1996 (commencement of operations) to November 30,
1996.
** For the period May 1, 1996 (commencement of operations) to November 30,
1996.
*** Amounts shown after expense waiver.
KDI also may provide some of the above services and may retain any portion of
the fee under the administrative agreement not paid to firms to compensate
itself for administrative functions performed for a Fund. Currently, the
administrative services fee payable to KDI is based only upon Fund assets in
accounts for which there is a firm listed on the Fund's records and it is
intended that KDI will pay all the administrative services fees that it receives
from the Fund to firms in the form of service fees. The effective administrative
services fee rate to be charged against all assets of each Fund while this
procedure is in effect will depend upon the proportion of Fund assets that is in
accounts for which there is a firm of record as well as, with respect to the
Global Fund's Class A shares, the date when shares representing such assets were
purchased. The Board of Trustees of a Fund, in its discretion, may approve
basing the fee to KDI on all Fund assets in the future.
Certain trustees or officers of each Fund are also directors or officers of
Scudder Kemper, ZIML or KDI as indicated under "Officers and Trustees."
CUSTODIAN, TRANSFER AGENT AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICE AGENT. The Chase Manhattan
Bank, Chase MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, New York 11245, as custodian, has
custody of all securities and cash of each Fund held outside the United States.
Investors Fiduciary Trust Company ("IFTC"), 801 Pennsylvania Avenue, Kansas
City, Missouri 64105, as custodian, and State Street Bank and Trust Company, 225
Franklin Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, as sub-custodian, have custody of
all securities and cash of each Fund maintained in the United States. They
attend to the collection of principal and income, and payment for and collection
of proceeds of securities bought and sold by each Fund. IFTC is also each Fund's
transfer agent and dividend-paying agent. Pursuant to a services agreement with
IFTC, Kemper Service Company ("KSvC"), an affiliate of Scudder Kemper, serves as
"Shareholder Service Agent" of each Fund and, as such, performs all of IFTC's
duties as transfer agent and dividend paying agent. IFTC receives as transfer
agent, and pays to KSvC, annual account fees of $6 per account plus account set
up, transaction, maintenance charges, annual fees associated with the contingent
deferred sales charge (Class B only) and out-of-pocket expense reimbursement.
IFTC's fee is reduced by certain earnings credits in favor of each Fund.
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The following shows for each Fund's 1997 fiscal year the shareholder service
fees IFTC remitted to KSvC.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FEES IFTC
FUND PAID TO KSVC
---- ------------
<S> <C>
Asian....................................................... $ 30,000
Europe...................................................... $ 32,000
Global...................................................... $ 217,000
International............................................... $1,913,000
</TABLE>
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS AND REPORTS TO SHAREHOLDERS. The Funds' independent
auditors, Ernst & Young LLP, 233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606,
audit and report on the Funds' annual financial statements, review certain
regulatory reports and the Funds' federal income tax return, and perform other
professional accounting, auditing, tax and advisory services when engaged to do
so by the Funds. Shareholders will receive annual audited financial statements
and semi-annual unaudited financial statements.
LEGAL COUNSEL. Vedder, Price, Kaufman & Kammholz, 222 North LaSalle Street,
Chicago, Illinois 60601, serves as legal counsel to the Funds.
PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS
BROKERAGE
Allocation of brokerage is supervised by Scudder Kemper (which also includes
ZIML for purposes of the following disclosure).
The primary objective of Scudder Kemper in placing orders for the purchase and
sale of securities for a Fund's portfolio is to obtain the most favorable net
results taking into account such factors as price, commission where applicable,
size of order, difficulty of execution and skill required of the executing
broker/dealer. Scudder Kemper seeks to evaluate the overall reasonableness of
brokerage commissions paid (to the extent applicable) through its familiarity
with commissions charged on comparable transactions, as well as by comparing
commissions paid by a Fund to reported commissions paid by others. Scudder
Kemper reviews on a routine basis commission rates, execution and settlement
services performed, making internal and external comparisons.
When it can be done consistently with the policy of obtaining the most favorable
net results, it is Scudder Kemper's practice to place such orders with
broker/dealers who supply research, market and statistical information to a
Fund. The term "research, market and statistical information" includes advice as
to the value of securities; the advisability of investing in, purchasing or
selling securities; the availability of securities or purchasers or sellers of
securities; and analyses and reports concerning issuers, industries, securities,
economic factors and trends, portfolio strategy and the performance of accounts.
Scudder Kemper is authorized when placing portfolio transactions for a Fund to
pay a brokerage commission in excess of that which another broker might charge
for executing the same transaction solely on account of the receipt of research,
market or statistical information. In effecting transactions in over-the-counter
securities, orders are placed with the principal market makers for the security
being traded unless, after exercising care, it appears that more favorable
results are available elsewhere.
In selecting among firms believed to meet the criteria for handling a particular
transaction, Scudder Kemper may give consideration to those firms that have sold
or are selling shares of a Fund managed by Scudder Kemper.
To the maximum extent feasible, it is expected that Scudder Kemper will place
orders for portfolio transactions through Scudder Investor Services, Inc.
("SIS"), a corporation registered as a broker-dealer and a subsidiary of Scudder
Kemper. SIS will place orders on behalf of the Funds with issuers, underwriters
or other brokers and dealers. SIS will not receive any commission, fee or other
remuneration from the Funds for this service.
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Although certain research, market and statistical information from
broker/dealers may be useful to a Fund and to Scudder Kemper, it is the opinion
of Scudder Kemper that such information only supplements its own research effort
since the information must still be analyzed, weighed and reviewed by Scudder
Kemper's staff. Such information may be useful to Scudder Kemper in providing
services to clients other than the Funds and not all such information is used by
Scudder Kemper in connection with the Funds. Conversely, such information
provided to Scudder Kemper by broker/dealers through whom other clients of
Scudder Kemper effect securities transactions may be useful to Scudder Kemper in
providing services to a Fund.
The Board members for a Fund review from time to time whether the recapture for
the benefit of a Fund of some portion of the brokerage commissions or similar
fees paid by a Fund on portfolio transactions is legally permissible and
advisable.
Each Fund's average portfolio turnover rate is the ratio of the lesser of sales
or purchases to the monthly average value of the portfolio securities owned
during the year, excluding all securities with maturities or expiration dates at
the time of acquisition of one year or less. A higher rate involves greater
brokerage transaction expenses to a Fund and may result in the realization of
net capital gains, which would be taxable to shareholders when distributed.
Purchases and sales are made for a Fund's portfolio whenever necessary, in
management's opinion, to meet a Fund's objective.
The table below shows total brokerage commissions paid by each Fund for the last
three fiscal periods and for the most recent fiscal year, the percentage thereof
that was allocated to firms based upon research information provided.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ALLOCATED TO FIRMS
BASED ON RESEARCH
FISCAL 1997 IN FISCAL 1997 FISCAL 1996 FISCAL 1995
----------- ------------------ ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Asian............................... $ 142,000 85% $ 15,000* $ N.A.
Europe.............................. $ 89,000 81% $ 9,000** $ N.A.
Global.............................. $ 0 0% $ 0 $ 0
International....................... $2,339,000 89% $2,982,000 $2,899,000
</TABLE>
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* For the period October 21, 1996 (commencement of operations) to November 30,
1996.
** For the period May 1, 1996 (commencement of operations) to November 30, 1996.
PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION OF SHARES
As described in the prospectus, Fund shares are sold at their public offering
price, which is the net asset value next determined after an order is received
in proper form plus, with respect to Class A shares, an initial sales charge.
The minimum initial investment is $1,000 and the minimum subsequent investment
is $100 but such minimum amounts may be changed at any time. See the prospectus
for certain exceptions to these minimums. An order for the purchase of shares
that is accompanied by a check drawn on a foreign bank (other than a check drawn
on a Canadian bank in U.S. Dollars) will not be considered in proper form and
will not be processed unless and until the Fund determines that it has received
payment of the proceeds of the check. The time required for such a determination
will vary and cannot be determined in advance.
Upon receipt by the Shareholder Service Agent of a request for redemption,
shares of a Fund will be redeemed by the Fund at the applicable net asset value
per share of such Fund as described in the Funds' prospectus.
Scheduled variations in or the elimination of the initial sales charge for
purchases of Class A shares or the contingent deferred sales charge for
redemptions of Class B or Class C shares by certain classes of persons or
through certain types of transactions as described in the prospectus are
provided because of anticipated economies in sales and sales-related efforts.
A Fund may suspend the right of redemption or delay payment more than seven days
(a) during any period when the New York Stock Exchange ("Exchange") is closed
other than customary weekend and holiday closings or during any period in which
trading on the Exchange is restricted, (b) during any period when an
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emergency exists as a result of which (i) disposal of a Fund's investments is
not reasonably practicable, or (ii) it is not reasonably practicable for the
Fund to determine the value of its net assets, or (c) for such other periods as
the Securities and Exchange Commission may by order permit for the protection of
a Fund's shareholders.
Although it is each of the Asian, Europe and Global Funds' present policy to
redeem in cash, if the Board of Trustees determines that a material adverse
effect would be experienced by the remaining shareholders if payment were made
wholly in cash, the Fund will satisfy the redemption request in whole or in part
by a distribution of portfolio securities in lieu of cash, in conformity with
the applicable rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, taking such
securities at the same value used to determine net asset value, and selecting
the securities in such manner as the Board of Trustees may deem fair and
equitable. If such a distribution occurred, shareholders receiving securities
and selling them could receive less than the redemption value of such securities
and in addition would incur certain transaction costs. Such a redemption would
not be so liquid as a redemption entirely in cash. Each of the Asian, Europe and
Global Funds has elected to be governed by Rule 18f-1 under the Investment
Company Act of 1940 pursuant to which the Fund is obligated to redeem shares
solely in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of the net assets of the Fund
during any 90-day period for any one shareholder of record.
The conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares may be subject to the
continuing availability of an opinion of counsel, ruling by the Internal Revenue
Service or other assurance acceptable to each Fund to the effect that (a) the
assessment of the distribution services fee with respect to Class B shares and
not Class A shares does not result in the Fund's dividends constituting
"preferential dividends" under the Internal Revenue Code, and (b) that the
conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares does not constitute a taxable
event under the Internal Revenue Code. The conversion of Class B shares to Class
A shares may be suspended if such assurance is not available. In that event, no
further conversions of Class B shares would occur, and shares might continue to
be subject to the distribution services fee for an indefinite period that may
extend beyond the proposed conversion date as described in the prospectus.
OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES
The officers and trustees of each Fund, their birthdates, their principal
occupations and their affiliations, if any, with Scudder Kemper, the investment
manager, ZIML, the sub-adviser of the Funds, and KDI, principal underwriter, are
listed below. All persons named as trustees also serve in similar capacities for
other funds advised by Scudder Kemper.
TRUSTEES--ASIAN, GLOBAL AND INTERNATIONAL FUNDS
DAVID W. BELIN (6/20/28), Trustee, 2000 Financial Center, 7th and Walnut, Des
Moines, Iowa; Member, Belin Lamson McCormick Zumbach Flynn, P.C. (attorneys).
LEWIS A. BURNHAM (1/8/33), Trustee, 16410 Avila Boulevard, Tampa, Florida;
Retired; formerly, Partner, Business Resources Group; formerly, Executive Vice
President, Anchor Glass Container Corporation.
DONALD L. DUNAWAY (3/8/37), Trustee, 7515 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples, Florida;
Retired; formerly, Executive Vice President, A. O. Smith Corporation
(diversified manufacturer).
ROBERT B. HOFFMAN (12/11/36), Trustee, 800 N. Lindbergh Boulevard, St. Louis,
Missouri; Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, Monsanto Company
(agricultural, pharmaceutical and nutritional/food products); prior thereto,
Vice President, Head of International Operations, FMC Corporation (manufacturer
of machinery and chemicals).
DONALD R. JONES (1/17/30), Trustee, 182 Old Wick Lane, Inverness, Illinois;
Retired; Director, Motorola, Inc. (manufacturer of electronic equipment and
components); formerly, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer,
Motorola, Inc.
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SHIRLEY D. PETERSON (9/3/41), Trustee, 401 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, Maryland;
President, Hood College, Maryland; formerly, Partner, Steptoe & Johnson
(attorneys); prior thereto, Commissioner, Internal Revenue Service; prior
thereto, Assistant Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice; Director;
Bethlehem Steel Corp.
DANIEL PIERCE (3/18/34), Trustee*, 345 Park Avenue, New York, New York; Chairman
of the Board and Managing Director, Scudder Kemper; Director, Fiduciary Trust
Company and Fiduciary Company Incorporated.
WILLIAM P. SOMMERS (7/22/33), Trustee, 333 Ravenswood Avenue, Menlo Park,
California; President and Chief Executive Officer, SRI International (research
and development); formerly, Executive Vice President, Iameter (medical
information and educational service provider); prior thereto, Senior Vice
President and Director, Booz, Allen & Hamilton, Inc. (management consulting
firm) (retired); Director, Rohr, Inc., Therapeutic Discovery Corp. and Litton
Industries.
EDMOND D. VILLANI (3/4/47), Trustee*, 345 Park Avenue, New York, New York;
President, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Scudder Kemper.
TRUSTEES--EUROPE FUND
JAMES E. AKINS (10/15/26), Trustee, 2904 Garfield Terrace N.W., Washington,
D.C.; Consultant on International, Political and Economic Affairs; formerly, a
career United States Foreign Service Officer; Energy Adviser for the White
House; United States Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, 1973-1976.
ARTHUR R. GOTTSCHALK (2/13/25), Trustee, 10642 Brookridge Drive, Frankfort,
Illinois; Retired; formerly, President, Illinois Manufacturers Association;
Trustee, Illinois Masonic Medical Center; Member, Board of Governors, Heartland
Institute/Illinois; formerly, Illinois State Senator; formerly, Vice President,
The Reuben H. Donnelley Corp.
FREDERICK T. KELSEY (4/25/27), Trustee, 738 York Court, Northbrook, Illinois;
Retired; formerly, consultant to Goldman, Sachs & Co.; formerly, President,
Treasurer and Trustee of Institutional Liquid Assets and its affiliated mutual
funds; Trustee of the Benchmark Funds; formerly, Trustee of the Pilot Funds.
DANIEL PIERCE (3/18/34), Trustee*, 345 Park Avenue, New York, New York; Chairman
of the Board and Managing Director, Scudder Kemper; Director, Fiduciary Trust
Company and Fiduciary Company Incorporated.
FRED B. RENWICK (2/1/30), Trustee, 3 Hanover Square, New York, New York;
Professor of Finance, New York University, Stern School of Business; Director;
TIFF Industrial Program, Inc.; Director, The Wartburg Home Foundation; Chairman,
Investment Committee of Morehouse College Board of Trustees; Chairman, American
Bible Society Investment Committee; formerly, member of the Investment Committee
of Atlanta University Board of Trustees; formerly, Director of Board of Pensions
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
JOHN B. TINGLEFF (5/4/35), Trustee, 2015 South Lake Shore Drive, Harbor Springs,
Michigan; Retired; formerly, President, Tingleff & Associates (management
consulting firm); formerly, Senior Vice President, Continental Illinois National
Bank & Trust Company.
EDMOND D. VILLANI (3/4/47), Trustee*, 345 Park Avenue, New York, New York;
President, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Scudder Kemper.
JOHN G. WEITHERS (8/8/33), Trustee, 311 Spring Lake, Hinsdale, Illinois;
Retired; formerly, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Chicago
Stock Exchange; Director, Federal Life Insurance Company; President of the
Members of the Corporation and Trustee, DePaul University; Director, Systems
Imagineering, Inc.
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OFFICERS -- ALL FUNDS
MARK S. CASADY (9/21/60), President*, 345 Park Avenue, New York, New York;
Managing Director, Scudder Kemper.
PHILIP J. COLLORA (11/15/45), Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer*, 222
South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois; Attorney, Senior Vice President and
Assistant Secretary, Scudder Kemper.
JERALD K. HARTMAN (3/1/33), Vice President*, 345 Park Avenue, New York, New
York; Managing Director, Scudder Kemper.
THOMAS W. LITTAUER (4/26/55), Vice President*, Two International Place, Boston,
Massachusetts; Managing Director, Scudder Kemper.
ANN M. McCREARY (11/6/56), Vice President*, 345 Park Avenue, New York, New York;
Senior Vice President, Scudder Kemper.
KATHRYN L. QUIRK (12/3/52), Vice President*, 345 Park Avenue, New York, New
York; Managing Director, Scudder Kemper.
LINDA J. WONDRACK (9/12/64), Vice President*, Two International Place, Boston,
Massachusetts; Senior Vice President, Scudder Kemper.
JOHN R. HEBBLE (6/27/58), Assistant Treasurer*, Two International Place, Boston,
Massachusetts; Senior Vice President, Scudder Kemper.
CAROLINE PEARSON (4/1/62), Assistant Secretary*, Two International Place,
Boston, Massachusetts; Vice President, Scudder Kemper.
MAUREEN E. KANE (2/14/62), Assistant Secretary*, Two International Place,
Boston, Massachusetts; Vice President, Scudder Kemper.
ELIZABETH C. WERTH (10/1/47), Assistant Secretary* (31), 222 South Riverside
Plaza, Chicago, Illinois; Vice President, Scudder Kemper; Vice President and
Director of State Registrations, KDI.
GLOBAL FUND:
ROBERT C. PECK, JR., (10/1/46) Vice President*, 222 South Riverside Plaza,
Chicago, Illinois; Managing Director, Scudder Kemper; formerly, Executive Vice
President and Chief Investment Officer with an unaffiliated investment
management firm from 1988 to June 1997.
ASIAN, EUROPE AND INTERNATIONAL FUNDS:
STEVEN H. REYNOLDS, (9/11/43), Vice President*, 222 South Riverside Plaza,
Chicago, Illinois; Managing Director, Scudder Kemper.
* Interested persons of the Fund as defined in the Investment Company Act of
1940.
The trustees and officers who are "interested persons" as designated above
receive no compensation from the Funds. The tables below shows amounts paid or
accrued to those trustees who are not designated "interested persons" during
each Fund's 1997 fiscal year except that the information in the last column is
for calendar year 1997.
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TRUSTEES -- ASIAN, GLOBAL AND INTERNATIONAL FUNDS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AGGREGATE COMPENSATION FROM TOTAL COMPENSATION
FUNDS FROM FUNDS AND
-------------------------------- KEMPER FUND COMPLEX
NAME OF TRUSTEE ASIAN GLOBAL INTERNATIONAL PAID TO TRUSTEES**
--------------- ----- ------ ------------- -------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
David W. Belin*................................... $0 3,400 4,900 168,100
Lewis A. Burnham.................................. $0 2,000 2,900 117,800
Donald L. Dunaway*................................ $0 3,700 4,900 162,700
Robert B. Hoffman................................. $0 2,000 2,900 109,400
Donald R. Jones................................... $0 2,000 3,000 114,200
Shirley D. Peterson............................... $0 1,900 2,800 114,000
William P. Sommers................................ $0 1,900 2,800 109,400
</TABLE>
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* Includes current fees deferred and interest pursuant to deferred
compensation agreements with the Funds. Deferred amounts accrue interest
monthly at a rate equal to the yield of Zurich Money Funds -- Zurich Money
Market Fund. Total deferred fees and interest accrued for the latest and all
prior fiscal years are $0, $20,100 and $33,100 for Mr. Belin and $0, $20,100
and $21,500 for Mr. Dunaway from Asian, Global and International Funds,
respectively.
** Includes compensation for service on the boards of 25 Kemper funds with 41
fund portfolios. Each trustee currently serves as a trustee of 26 Kemper
Funds with 46 fund portfolios.
TRUSTEES -- EUROPE FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AGGREGATE TOTAL COMPENSATION FROM
COMPENSATION KEMPER FUND COMPLEX PAID
NAME OF TRUSTEE FROM FUND TO BOARD MEMBERS(2)
--------------- ------------ ------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
James E. Akins.............................................. $1,600 $149,100
Arthur R. Gottschalk(1)..................................... $1,700 $161,200
Frederick T. Kelsey(1)...................................... $1,900 $150,300
Fred B. Renwick............................................. $1,600 $149,200
John B. Tingleff............................................ $1,600 $149,200
John G. Weithers............................................ $1,600 $149,200
</TABLE>
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(1) Includes deferred fees and interest thereon pursuant to deferred
compensation agreements with certain Kemper funds. Deferred amounts accrue
interest monthly at a rate equal to the yield of Zurich Money Funds--Zurich
Money Market Fund. Total deferred amounts and interest accrued for the
latest and all prior fiscal years are $2,000 for Mr. Gottschalk.
(2) Includes compensation for service on the Boards of 13 Kemper Funds with 39
fund portfolios. Each trustee currently serves as a board member of 14
Kemper funds with 44 fund portfolios.
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As of February 4, 1998, the trustees and officers as a group owned less than 1%
of the then outstanding shares of each Fund and no person owned of record more
than 5% of the outstanding shares of any class of either Fund, except as shown
below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FUND NAME AND ADDRESS CLASS PERCENTAGE
- ---- ---------------- ----- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Asian.............. ** NFSC
One World Financial Center A 5.15
200 Liberty Street, 4th Floor B 8.09
New York, NY 10281-1003 C 7.72
** National City Bank of PA A 9.92
P.O. Box 94984
Cleveland, OH 44101
** AMTEC Systems Corp. C 5.53
P.O. Box 5115
Playa Del Rey, CA 90296
** Cold Stream Capital LLC C 9.73
865 S. Figueroa Street
Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Europe............. ** NFSC A 6.38
One World Financial Center B 6.93
200 Liberty Street, 4th Floor C 6.44
New York, NY 10281-1003
** Dain Rauscher Incorporated C 5.53
P.O. Box 6368
Lincoln, NE 68506
** Sterling Trust Company C 15.98
P.O. Box 2526
Waco, TX 76702
** Donaldson Lufkin Jenrette A 5.07
Securities Corporation Inc.
P.O. Box 2052
Jersey City, NJ 07303
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FUND NAME AND ADDRESS CLASS PERCENTAGE
---- ---------------- ----- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
** National City Bank of PA A 8.11
P.O. Box 94984
Cleveland, OH 44101
** Retirement Accounts & Co. C 6.96
P.O. Box 173785
Denver, CO 80217
Global............. ** NFSC
One World Financial Center A 5.83
200 Liberty Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10281-1003
** Everen Clearing Corp. B 10.60
** MLPF#5 C 30.76
4800 Deer Lake Drive East
3rd Floor
Jacksonville, FL 32246
** Painewebber FBO C 5.01
Georgia M. Palmieri
160 East 84th Street
New York, NY 10028
* WLN C 10.34
P.O. Box 3888
Lacey, WA 98509
International...... ** MLPF#5
4800 Deer Lake Drive East C 6.61
3rd Floor
Jacksonville, FL 32246
** Scudder Kemper Retirement Plans I 100
222 S. Riverside Plaza
Chicago, IL 60606
</TABLE>
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* Record and beneficial owner.
** Record owner only.
SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS
The Funds generally are not required to hold meetings of their shareholders.
Under the Agreement and Declaration of Trust of each Fund ("Declaration of
Trust"), however, shareholder meetings will be held in connection with the
following matters: (a) the election or removal of trustees if a meeting is
called for such purpose; (b) the adoption of any contract for which approval by
shareholders is required by the Investment Company Act of 1940 ("1940 Act"); (c)
any termination of the Fund or a class to the extent and as provided in the
Declaration of Trust; (d) any amendment of the Declaration of Trust (other than
amendments changing the name of the Fund, supplying any omission, curing any
ambiguity or curing, correcting or supplementing any defective or inconsistent
provision thereof); and (e) such additional matters as may be required by law,
the Declaration of Trust, the By-laws of the Fund, or any registration of the
Fund with the Securities and Exchange
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Commission or any state, or as the trustees may consider necessary or desirable.
The shareholders also would vote upon changes in fundamental investment
objectives, policies or restrictions.
Each trustee serves until the next meeting of shareholders, if any, called for
the purpose of electing trustees and until the election and qualification of a
successor or until such trustee sooner dies, resigns, retires or is removed by a
majority vote of the shares entitled to vote (as described below) or a majority
of the trustees. In accordance with the 1940 Act (a) each Fund will hold a
shareholder meeting for the election of trustees at such time as less than a
majority of the trustees have been elected by shareholders, and (b) if, as a
result of a vacancy in the Board of Trustees, less than two-thirds of the
trustees have been elected by the shareholders, that vacancy will be filled only
by a vote of the shareholders.
Trustees may be removed from office by a vote of the holders of a majority of
the outstanding shares at a meeting called for that purpose, which meeting shall
be held upon the written request of the holders of not less than 10% of the
outstanding shares. Upon the written request of ten or more shareholders who
have been such for at least six months and who hold shares constituting at least
1% of the outstanding shares of a Fund stating that such shareholders wish to
communicate with the other shareholders for the purpose of obtaining the
signatures necessary to demand a meeting to consider removal of a trustee, each
Fund has undertaken to disseminate appropriate materials at the expense of the
requesting shareholders.
Each Fund's Declaration of Trust provides that the presence at a shareholder
meeting in person or by proxy of at least 30% of the shares entitled to vote on
a matter shall constitute a quorum. Thus, a meeting of shareholders of a Fund
could take place even if less than a majority of the shareholders were
represented on its scheduled date. Shareholders would in such a case be
permitted to take action which does not require a larger vote than a majority of
a quorum, such as the election of trustees and ratification of the selection of
independent auditors. Some matters requiring a larger vote under the Declaration
of Trust, such as termination or reorganization of a Fund and certain amendments
of the Declaration of Trust, would not be affected by this provision; nor would
matters which under the 1940 Act require the vote of a "majority of the
outstanding voting securities" as defined in the 1940 Act.
Each Fund's Declaration of Trust specifically authorizes the Board of Trustees
to terminate the Fund or any Portfolio or class by notice to the shareholders
without shareholder approval.
Under Massachusetts law, shareholders of a Massachusetts business trust could,
under certain circumstances, be held personally liable for obligations of a
Fund. The Declaration of Trust, however, disclaims shareholder liability for
acts or obligations of each Fund and requires that notice of such disclaimer be
given in each agreement, obligation, or instrument entered into or executed by a
Fund or the Fund's trustees. Moreover, the Declaration of Trust provides for
indemnification out of Fund property for all losses and expenses of any
shareholder held personally liable for the obligations of a Fund and each Fund
will be covered by insurance which the trustees consider adequate to cover
foreseeable tort claims. Thus, the risk of a shareholder incurring financial
loss on account of shareholder liability is considered by Scudder Kemper remote
and not material, since it is limited to circumstances in which a disclaimer is
inoperative and such Fund itself is unable to meet its obligations.
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APPENDIX--RATINGS OF INVESTMENTS
STANDARD & POOR'S CORPORATION BOND RATINGS
AAA. Debt rated AAA had the highest rating assigned by Standard & Poor's.
Capacity to pay interest and repay principal is extremely strong.
AA. Debt rated AA has a very strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal
and differs from the higher rated issues only in small degree.
A. Debt rated A has a strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal
although it is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in
circumstances and economic conditions than debt in higher rated categories.
BBB. Debt rated BBB is regarded as having an adequate capacity to pay interest
and repay principal. Whereas it normally exhibits adequate protection
parameters, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more
likely to lead to a weakened capacity to pay interest and repay principal for
debt in this category than in higher rated categories.
BB, B, CCC, CC AND C. Debt rated BB, B, CCC, CC and C is regarded, on balance,
as predominantly speculative with respect to capacity to pay interest and repay
principal in accordance with the terms of the obligation. BB indicates the
lowest degree of speculation and C the highest degree of speculation. While such
debt will likely have some quality and protective characteristics, these are
outweighed by large uncertainties or major risk exposures to adverse conditions.
CI. The rating CI is reserved for income bonds on which no interest is being
paid.
D. Debt rated D is in default, and payment of interest and/or repayment of
principal is in arrears.
MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE, INC., BOND RATINGS
AAA. Bonds which are rated Aaa are judged to be of the best quality. They carry
the smallest degree of investment risk and are generally referred to as
"gilt-edge." Interest payments are protected by a large or by an exceptionally
stable margin and principal is secure. While the various protective elements are
likely to change, such changes as can be visualized are most unlikely to impair
the fundamentally strong position of such issues.
AA. Bonds which are rated Aa are judged to be of high quality by all standards.
Together with the Aaa group they comprise what are generally known as high grade
bonds. They are rated lower than the best bonds because margins of protection
may not be as large as in Aaa securities or fluctuation of protective elements
may be of greater amplitude or there may be other elements present which make
the long term risks appear somewhat larger than in Aaa securities.
A. Bonds which are rated A possess many favorable investment attributes and are
to be considered as upper medium grade obligations. Factors giving security to
principal and interest are considered adequate but elements may be present which
suggest a susceptibility to impairment sometime in the future.
BAA. Bonds which are rated Baa are considered as medium grade obligations, i.e.,
they are neither highly protected nor poorly secured. Interest payments and
principal security appear adequate for the present but certain protective
elements may be lacking or may be characteristically unreliable over any great
length of time. Such bonds lack outstanding investment characteristics and in
fact have speculative characteristics as well.
BA. Bonds which are rated Ba are judged to have speculative elements; their
future cannot be considered as well assured. Often the protection of interest
and principal payments may be very moderate and thereby not well safeguarded
during both good and bad times over the future. Uncertainty of position
characterizes bonds in this class.
B. Bonds which are rated B generally lack characteristics of the desirable
investment. Assurance of interest and principal payments or of maintenance of
other terms of the contract over any long period of time may be small.
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CAA. Bonds which are rated Caa are of poor standing. Such issues may be in
default or there may be present elements of danger with respect to principal or
interest.
CA. Bonds which are rated Ca represent obligations which are speculative in a
high degree. Such issues are often in default or have other marked shortcomings.
C. Bonds which are rated C are the lowest rated class of bonds and issues so
rated can be regarded as having extremely poor prospects of ever attaining any
real investment standing.
IBCA LIMITED BOND RATINGS
AAA. Obligations for which there is the lowest expectation of investment risk.
Capacity for timely repayment of principal and interest is substantial, such
that adverse changes in business, economic or financial conditions are unlikely
to increase investment risk significantly.
AA. Obligations for which there is a very low expectation of investment risk.
Capacity for timely repayment of principal and interest is substantial. Adverse
changes in business, economic or financial conditions may increase investment
risk albeit not very significantly.
A. Obligations for which there is a low expectation of investment risk. Capacity
for timely repayment of principal and interest is strong, although adverse
changes in business, economic or financial conditions may lead to increased
investment risk.
BBB. Obligations for which there is currently a low expectation of investment
risk. Capacity for timely repayment of principal and interest is adequate,
although adverse changes in business, economic or financial conditions are more
likely to lead to increased investment risk than for obligations in higher
categories.
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