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Prudential Distressed Securities Fund, Inc.
Supplement dated June 2, 1997 to
Prospectus dated January 29, 1997
Fund Expenses and How the Fund is Managed-Manager
Effective June 2, 1997, Prudential Investments Fund Management LLC (the
Manager) will reimburse the Fund to reduce Total Fund Operating Expenses to
1.25% for Class A shares and 2.00% for Class B and Class C shares on an
annualized basis. Annual fund operating expenses for the Fund are set forth
under 'Fund Expenses' in the Prospectus. The Manager may make further
modifications in the future.
MF171C-1 (6/2/97)
