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PRUDENTIAL SMALL-CAP QUANTUM FUND, INC.
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PROSPECTUS DATED SEPTEMBER 25, 1997
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Prudential Small-Cap Quantum Fund, Inc. (the Fund) is a diversified, open-end,
management investment company with an investment objective of long-term capital
appreciation. The Fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing primarily in
equity securities of small-cap U.S. companies. The investment adviser considers
small-cap companies to be those with market capitalizations of less than $1.5
billion. The Fund's portfolio manager will employ computer-driven quantitative
strategies to construct a portfolio designed to maximize expected returns while
attempting to control risk. There can be no assurance that the Fund's investment
objective will be achieved. See "How the Fund Invests-- Investment Objective and
Policies." The Fund's address is 100 Mulberry Street, Gateway Center Three,
Newark, New Jersey 07102-4077, and its telephone number is (800) 225-1852.
Prudential Securities will solicit subscriptions for Class A, Class B, Class C
and Class Z shares of the Fund during a subscription period commencing on or
about September 25, 1997 and currently expected to end on or about November 14,
1997. The Fund anticipates that a continuous offering of its shares will begin
on or about January 5, 1998. See "Shareholder Guide--How to Buy Shares of the
Fund--Continuous Offering."
This Prospectus sets forth concisely the information about the Fund that a
prospective investor should know before investing. Additional information about
the Fund has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in a
Statement of Additional Information, dated September 25, 1997, which information
is incorporated herein by reference (is legally considered a part of this
Prospectus) and is available without charge upon request to the Fund at the
address or telephone number noted above.
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INVESTORS ARE ADVISED TO READ THIS PROSPECTUS AND RETAIN IT FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
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THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR HAS THE COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY
OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
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FUND HIGHLIGHTS
The following summary is intended to highlight certain information
contained in this Prospectus and is qualified in its entirety by the more
detailed information appearing elsewhere herein.
WHAT IS SMALL-CAP QUANTUM FUND?
Prudential Small-Cap Quantum Fund, Inc. is a mutual fund. A mutual fund
pools the resources of investors by selling its shares to the public and
investing the proceeds of such sale in a portfolio of securities designed to
achieve its investment objective. Technically, the Fund is an open-end,
diversified management investment company.
WHAT IS THE FUND'S INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE?
The Fund's investment objective is long-term capital appreciation. It
seeks to achieve its objective by investing primarily in equity securities
of small-cap U.S. companies. The investment adviser considers small-cap
companies to be those with market capitalizations of less than $1.5 billion.
The Fund's portfolio manager will employ computer-driven quantitative
strategies to construct a portfolio designed to maximize expected returns
while attempting to control risk. See "How the Fund Invests--Investment
Objective and Policies" at page 5.
WHAT ARE THE FUND'S RISK FACTORS AND SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS?
The small-cap companies in which the Fund invests may be subject to
significant price fluctuation and above-average risk. In addition, these
companies are likely to reinvest their earnings rather than distribute them;
as a result, the Fund is not likely to receive significant dividend income
on its portfolio securities. An investment in the Fund should not be
considered a complete investment program and may not be appropriate for all
investors. As with an investment in any mutual fund, an investment in this
Fund can decrease in value and you can lose money.
WHO MANAGES THE FUND?
Prudential Investments Fund Management LLC (PIFM or the Manager), is the
manager of the Fund and is compensated for its services at an annual rate of
.60 of 1% of average daily net assets of the Fund. As of August 31, 1997,
PIFM served as manager or administrator to 60 investment companies,
including 40 mutual funds, with aggregate assets of approximately $58.7
billion. The Prudential Investment Corporation, which does business under
the name of Prudential Investments (PI, the investment adviser or the
Subadviser), furnishes investment advisory services in connection with the
management of the Fund under a Subadvisory Agreement with PIFM. See "How the
Fund is Managed--Manager" at page 12.
WHO DISTRIBUTES THE FUND'S SHARES?
Prudential Securities Incorporated (Prudential Securities or PSI), a major
securities underwriter and securities and commodities broker, acts as the
Distributor of the Fund's Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares. PSI
is paid a distribution and/or service fee with respect to Class A shares
which is currently being charged at the annual rate of .25 of 1% of the
average daily net assets of the Class A shares and is paid a distribution
and service fee with respect to Class B and Class C shares which is
currently being charged at the annual rate of 1% of the average daily net
assets of the Class B and Class C shares. Prudential Securities incurs the
expense of distributing the Fund's Class Z shares under a Distribution
Agreement with the Fund, none of which is reimbursed by or paid for by the
Fund. See "How the Fund is Managed--Distributor" at page 12.
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WHAT IS THE MINIMUM INVESTMENT?
The minimum initial investment is $1,000 for Class A or Class B shares and
$5,000 for Class C shares. The minimum subsequent investment is $100 for
Class A, Class B and Class C shares. Class Z shares are not subject to any
minimum investment requirements. There is no minimum investment requirement
for certain employee savings plans or custodial accounts for the benefit of
minors. For purchases made through the Automatic Savings Accumulation Plan,
the minimum initial and subsequent investment is $50. See "Shareholder
Guide--How to Buy Shares of the Fund" at page 19 and "Shareholder
Guide--Shareholder Services" at page 30.
HOW DO I PURCHASE SHARES?
You may purchase shares of the Fund through Prudential Securities, Pruco
Securities Corporation (Prusec) or directly from the Fund, through its
transfer agent, Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC (PMFS or the Transfer
Agent), at the net asset value per share (NAV) next determined after receipt
of your purchase order by the Transfer Agent or Prudential Securities plus a
sales charge, which may be imposed either (i) at the time of purchase (Class
A shares) or (ii) on a deferred basis (Class B or Class C shares). Class Z
shares are offered to a limited group of investors at net asset value
without any sales charge. See "How the Fund Values its Shares" at page 15
and "Shareholder Guide--How to Buy Shares of the Fund" at page 19.
WHAT ARE MY PURCHASE ALTERNATIVES?
The Fund offers four classes of shares:
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- - Class A Shares: Sold with an initial sales charge of up to 5% of the offering price.
- - Class B Shares: Sold without an initial sales charge but are subject to a contingent
deferred sales charge or CDSC (declining to zero from 5% of the lower
of the amount invested or the redemption proceeds), which will be
imposed on certain redemptions made within six years of purchase.
Although Class B shares are subject to higher ongoing
distribution-related expenses than Class A shares, Class B shares will
automatically convert to Class A shares approximately seven years
after purchase.
- - Class C Shares: Sold without an initial sales charge but, for one year after purchase,
are subject to a CDSC of 1% on redemptions. Like Class B shares, Class
C shares are subject to higher ongoing distribution-related expenses
than Class A shares, but Class C shares, do not convert to another
class.
- - Class Z Shares: Sold without either an initial or contingent deferred sales charge to
a limited group of investors. Class Z shares are not subject to any
ongoing service or distribution-related expenses. See "Shareholder
Guide--Alternative Purchase Plan" at page 20.
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HOW DO I SELL MY SHARES?
You may redeem your shares at any time at the NAV next determined after
Prudential Securities or the Transfer Agent receives your sell order.
However, the proceeds of redemptions of Class B and Class C shares may be
subject to a CDSC. See "Shareholder Guide--How to Sell Your Shares" at page
24.
HOW ARE DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS PAID?
The Fund expects to pay dividends of net investment income, if any,
annually and distributions of any net capital gains at least annually.
Dividends and distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional
shares of the Fund at NAV without a sales charge unless you request that
they be paid to you in cash. See "Taxes, Dividends and Distributions" at
page 16.
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FUND EXPENSES
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CLASS C
CLASS A SHARES CLASS B SHARES SHARES CLASS Z SHARES
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SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTION EXPENSES+
Maximum Sales Load Imposed on Purchases (as a
percentage of offering price)............... 5% None None None
Maximum Deferred Sales Load (as a percentage
of original purchase price or redemption
proceeds, whichever is lower)............... None 5% during the first 1% on None
year, decreasing by 1% redemp-
annually to 1% in the tions made
fifth and sixth years within one
and 0% in the year of
seventh year* purchase
Maximum Sales Load Imposed on Reinvested
Dividends................................... None None None None
Redemption Fees............................... None None None None
Exchange Fee.................................. None None None None
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ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES
(as a percentage of average net assets) CLASS A SHARES CLASS B SHARES CLASS C SHARES CLASS Z SHARES
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Management Fees.............................. .60 % .60 % .60 % .60 %
12b-1 Fees (After Reduction)................. .25 %++ 1.00 % 1.00 % None
Other Expenses............................... .50 % .50 % .50 % .50 %
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Total Fund Operating Expenses (After
Reduction).................................. 1.35 % 2.10 % 2.10 % 1.10 %
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EXAMPLE 1 YEAR 3 YEARS
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You would pay the following expenses on a $1,000
investment, assuming (1) 5% annual return and
(2) redemption at the end of each time period:
Class A....................................... $63 $91
Class B....................................... $71 $96
Class C....................................... $31 $66
Class Z....................................... $11 $35
You would pay the following expenses on the same
investment, assuming no redemption:
Class A....................................... $63 $91
Class B....................................... $21 $66
Class C....................................... $21 $66
Class Z....................................... $11 $35
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THE EXAMPLE SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED A REPRESENTATION OF PAST OR FUTURE
EXPENSES. ACTUAL EXPENSES MAY BE GREATER OR LESS THAN THOSE SHOWN.
The purpose of this table is to assist an investor in understanding the
various types of costs and expenses that an investor in the Fund will
bear, whether directly or indirectly. For more complete descriptions of
the various costs and expenses, see "How the Fund is Managed." "Other
Expenses" are estimated for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1998, and
include Directors' and professional fees, registration fees, reports to
shareholders and transfer agency and custodian (domestic and foreign)
fees.
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* Class B shares will automatically convert to Class A shares
approximately seven years after purchase. See "Shareholder
Guide--Conversion Feature--Class B Shares."
+ Pursuant to rules of the National Association of Securities Dealers,
Inc., the aggregate initial sales charges, deferred sales charges and
asset-based sales charges (12b-1 fees) on shares of the Fund may not
exceed 6.25% of total gross sales, subject to certain exclusions. This
6.25% limitation is imposed on the Fund rather than on a per
shareholder basis. Therefore, long-term Class B and Class C
shareholders of the Fund may pay more in total sales charges than the
economic equivalent of 6.25% of such shareholders' investment in such
shares. See "How the Fund is Managed--Distributor."
++ Although the Class A Distribution and Service Plan provides that the
Fund may pay up to an annual rate of .30 of 1% of the average daily net
assets of the Class A shares, the Distributor has agreed to limit its
distribution fees with respect to Class A shares of the Fund so as not
to exceed .25 of 1% of the average daily net assets of the Class A
shares for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1998. See "How the Fund is
Managed--Distributor." Total Fund Operating Expenses without such
limitation for Class A shares would be 1.40%.
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HOW THE FUND INVESTS
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND POLICIES
THE FUND'S INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE IS LONG-TERM CAPITAL APPRECIATION. UNDER
NORMAL MARKET CONDITIONS, THE FUND INTENDS TO INVEST PRIMARILY (AT LEAST 80% OF
ITS TOTAL ASSETS) IN EQUITY SECURITIES OF SMALL-CAP U.S. COMPANIES. THE
INVESTMENT ADVISER CONSIDERS SMALL-CAP COMPANIES TO BE THOSE WITH MARKET
CAPITALIZATIONS OF LESS THAN $1.5 BILLION. THE FUND'S PORTFOLIO MANAGER WILL
EMPLOY COMPUTER-DRIVEN QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES TO CONSTRUCT A PORTFOLIO DESIGNED
TO MAXIMIZE EXPECTED RETURNS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CONTROL RISK. THERE CAN BE NO
ASSURANCE THAT THE FUND WILL ACHIEVE ITS OBJECTIVE. SEE "INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
AND POLICIES" IN THE STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
As with an investment in any mutual fund, an investment in this Fund can
decrease in value and you can lose money.
THE PROCESS. The portfolio manager will employ computer-driven quantitative
strategies to select stocks and their weightings with the goal of constructing a
portfolio that maximizes expected return while attempting to control risk. The
analysis of individual stocks is based on a multi-factor quantitative stock
valuation model (the QV Model) which was developed and is maintained by
Prudential Securities' Quantitative Analysis Group. The QV model ranks stocks
according to three general categories of factors: current valuation;
profitability momentum; and surprise. The QV Model is more fully described in
the QV Model Appendix. The portfolio manager may invest at different times and
in different amounts than recommended by the QV Model as published by Prudential
Securities based on quantitative analysis and market conditions.
EQUITY SECURITIES
Equity securities are common stocks, preferred stocks, rights, warrants,
securities convertible into or exchangeable for common or preferred stocks,
equity investments in partnerships, joint ventures and other forms of
non-corporate investment and American Depositary Receipts (ADRs). Purchased
options are not considered equity securities for these purposes. The Fund will
not invest more than 5% of total assets in unattached rights and warrants within
the 80% policy. ADRs are U.S. dollar-denominated certificates issued by a United
States bank or trust company and represent the right to receive securities of a
foreign issuer deposited in a domestic bank or foreign branch of a United States
bank and traded on a United States exchange or in the over-the-counter market.
ADRs are included within the 80% policy.
The Fund intends primarily to purchase securities of companies with market
capitalizations of less than $1.5 billion. Market capitalization is measured at
the time of purchase. If the Fund holds a security of a company whose market
capitalization exceeds $1.5 billion, that security will be sold in a timely
manner.
Although a small-cap fund, the Fund may also invest up to 20% of its total
assets in equity securities of companies with market capitalizations of greater
than $1.5 billion, obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its
agencies and instrumentalities, rights, warrants, derivatives and cash. The Fund
may invest up to 20% of its total assets in foreign securities. ADRs are not
considered foreign securities for purposes of the 20% limitation. Investing in
securities of foreign issuers and countries involves certain risks and
considerations not typically associated with investments in domestic companies.
See "Other Investments and Policies--Foreign Investments" below.
Securities of small-cap companies have historically been more volatile than
those in the Standard & Poor's S&P 500 Stock Index or the broader market.
Accordingly, during periods when stock prices decline generally, it can be
expected that the value of the Fund will decline more than the broad market. In
addition, small-cap companies are likely to reinvest their earnings rather than
distribute them; as a result, the Fund is not likely to receive significant
dividend income on its portfolio securities.
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DEFENSIVE STRATEGY AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
When adverse market or economic conditions dictate a defensive strategy, the
Fund may temporarily invest without limit in high quality money market
instruments, including commercial paper of corporations, certificates of
deposit, bankers' acceptances and other obligations of domestic and foreign
banks, non-convertible debt securities (corporate and government), obligations
issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or its
instrumentalities, repurchase agreements (described more fully below) and cash
(foreign currencies or U.S. dollars). Foreign investments may be subject to
certain risks, including future political and economic developments, the
possible imposition of withholding taxes on interest income, the seizure or
nationalization of foreign deposits and foreign exchange controls or other
restrictions.
In addition, the portfolio manager may invest in securities other than
recommended by the quantitative model when adverse market or economic conditions
warrant a temporary defensive strategy.
The Fund may also temporarily hold cash or invest in high quality foreign or
domestic money market instruments pending investment of proceeds from new sales
of Fund shares or to meet ordinary daily cash needs subject to the 80% policy.
See "Other Investments and Policies" below.
THE FUND'S INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE IS A FUNDAMENTAL POLICY OF THE FUND.
FUNDAMENTAL POLICIES MAY NOT BE CHANGED WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE HOLDERS OF A
MAJORITY OF THE FUND'S OUTSTANDING VOTING SECURITIES, AS DEFINED IN THE
INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940, AS AMENDED (INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT). INVESTMENT
POLICIES THAT ARE NOT FUNDAMENTAL MAY BE MODIFIED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
OTHER INVESTMENTS AND POLICIES
FOREIGN INVESTMENTS
THE FUND MAY INVEST UP TO 20% OF ITS TOTAL ASSETS IN SECURITIES OF FOREIGN
ISSUERS. For purposes of this limitation, ADRs are not deemed to be foreign
securities. Investing in securities of foreign issuers and countries involves
certain considerations and risks which are not typically associated with
investing in securities of domestic companies. Foreign issuers are not generally
subject to uniform accounting, auditing and financial standards or other
requirements comparable to those applicable to U.S. companies. There may also be
less government supervision and regulation of foreign securities exchanges,
brokers and public companies than exist in the United States. Dividends and
interest paid by foreign issuers may be subject to withholding and other foreign
taxes which may decrease the net return on such investments as compared to
dividends and interest paid to the Fund by domestic companies. There may be the
possibility of expropriations, confiscatory taxation, political, economic or
social instability or diplomatic developments which could affect assets of the
Fund held in foreign countries. In addition, a portfolio containing foreign
securities may be adversely affected by fluctuations in the relative rates of
exchange between the currencies of different nations and by exchange control
regulations.
There may be less publicly available information about foreign issuers and
governments compared to reports and ratings published about U.S. companies.
Foreign securities markets have substantially less volume than, for example, the
New York Stock Exchange and securities of some foreign issuers are less liquid
and more volatile than securities of comparable U.S. companies. Brokerage
commissions and other transaction costs of foreign securities exchanges are
generally higher than in the United States.
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS
The Fund may invest in securities of real estate investment trusts or REITs.
Unlike corporations, REITs do not have to pay income taxes if they meet certain
Internal Revenue Code requirements. To qualify, a REIT must distribute at least
95% of its taxable income to its shareholders and receive at least 75% of that
income from rents, mortgages and sales of property. REITs offer investors
greater liquidity and diversification than direct ownership of a handful of
properties, as well as greater income potential than an investment in common
stock. Like any investment in real estate, though, a REIT's performance depends
on several factors, such as its ability to find tenants for its properties, to
renew leases and to finance property purchases and renovations.
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SHORT SELLING
The Fund may sell a security it does not own in anticipation of a decline in
the market value of that security (short sales). To complete such a transaction,
the Fund must borrow the security to make delivery to the buyer. The Fund then
is obligated to replace the security borrowed by purchasing it at market price
at the time of replacement. The price at such time may be more or less than the
price at which the security was sold by the Fund. Until the security is
replaced, the Fund is required to pay to the lender any dividends or interest
which accrue during the period of the loan. To borrow the security, the Fund
also may be required to pay a premium, which would increase the cost of the
security sold. The proceeds of the short sale will be retained by the broker, to
the extent necessary to meet margin requirements, until the short position is
closed out. Until the Fund replaces a borrowed security, the Fund will maintain
daily a segregated account with the Fund's custodian, containing cash or other
liquid assets, at such a level that (i) the amount deposited in the account plus
the amount deposited with the broker as collateral will equal the current value
of the security sold short and (ii) the amount deposited in the segregated
account plus the amount deposited with the broker as collateral will not be less
than the market value of the security at the time it was sold short. The Fund
will incur a loss as a result of the short sale if the price of the security
increases between the date of the short sale and the date on which the Fund
replaces the borrowed security. The Fund will realize a gain if the security
declines in price between those dates. This result is the opposite of what one
would expect from a cash purchase of a long position in a security. The amount
of any gain will be decreased, and the amount of any loss increased, by the
amount of any premium, dividends or interest the Fund may be required to pay in
connection with a short sale. No more than 25% of the Fund's net assets will be,
when added together: (i) deposited as collateral for the obligation to replace
securities borrowed to effect short sales; and (ii) allocated to segregated
accounts in connection with short sales. Short sales against-the-box are not
subject to this 25% limit.
The Fund also may make short sales "against-the-box," in which the Fund enters
into a short sale of a security which the Fund owns or has the right to obtain
at no added cost. Not more than 25% of the Fund's net assets (determined at the
time of the short sale against-the-box) may be subject to such sales.
U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES
The Fund may invest in securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury or
by an agency or instrumentality of the U.S. Government. Not all U.S. Government
securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. Some
are supported only by the credit of the issuing agency. See "Investment
Objective and Policies--U.S. Government Securities" in the Statement of
Additional Information.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements whereby the seller of the
security agrees to repurchase that security from the Fund at a mutually
agreed-upon time and price. The repurchase date is usually quite short, possibly
overnight or a few days, although it may extend over a number of months. The
resale price is in excess of the purchase price, reflecting an agreed-upon rate
of return effective for the period of time the Fund's money is invested in the
repurchase agreement. The Fund's repurchase agreements will at all times be
fully collateralized in an amount at least equal to the resale price. The
instruments held as collateral are valued daily, and if the value of the
instruments declines, the Fund will require additional collateral. If the seller
defaults and the value of the collateral securing the repurchase agreement
declines, the Fund may incur a loss. The Fund participates in a joint repurchase
account with other investment companies managed by Prudential Investments Fund
Management LLC pursuant to an order of the Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC). See "Investment Objective and Policies-- Repurchase Agreements" in the
Statement of Additional Information.
MONEY MARKET INSTRUMENTS
The Fund may hold cash or invest in high quality money market instruments,
including commercial paper of a U.S. or non-U.S. company, foreign government
securities, certificates of deposit, bankers' acceptances and time deposits of
domestic and foreign banks, and obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S.
Government, its agencies and instrumentalities. These obligations will be U.S.
dollar-denominated or denominated in a foreign currency. Money market
instruments typically have a maturity of one year or
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less as measured from the date of purchase. The Fund may hold cash or invest in
money market instruments without limit for temporary defensive purposes. To the
extent that the Fund otherwise holds cash or invests in money market
instruments, it is subject to its investment policies described above.
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
The Fund's portfolio turnover rate is generally not expected to exceed 200%.
High portfolio turnover (over 100%) may involve correspondingly greater
brokerage commissions and other transaction costs, which will be borne directly
by the Fund. See "Portfolio Transactions and Brokerage" in the Statement of
Additional Information. In addition, high portfolio turnover may result in
increased short-term capital gains, which, when distributed to shareholders, are
treated as ordinary income. See "Taxes, Dividends and Distributions."
BORROWING
The Fund may borrow an amount equal to no more than 20% of the value of its
total assets (calculated when the loan is made) from banks for temporary,
extraordinary or emergency purposes or for the clearance of transactions. The
Fund may pledge up to 20% of its total assets to secure these borrowings. If the
Fund's asset coverage for borrowings falls below 300%, the Fund will take prompt
action to reduce its borrowings. The Fund will not purchase portfolio securities
when borrowings exceed 5% of the value of its total assets. See "Investment
Objective and Policies--Borrowing" in the Statement of Additional Information.
ILLIQUID SECURITIES
The Fund may hold up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities,
including repurchase agreements which have a maturity of longer than seven days,
securities with legal or contractual restrictions on resale (restricted
securities) and securities that are not readily marketable in securities markets
either within or outside of the United States. Restricted securities eligible
for resale pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended
(the Securities Act) and privately placed commercial paper that have a readily
available market are not considered illiquid for purposes of this limitation.
The investment adviser will monitor the liquidity of such restricted securities
under the supervision of the Board of Directors. The Fund's investment in Rule
144A securities could have the effect of increasing illiquidity to the extent
that qualified institutional buyers become, for a limited time, uninterested in
purchasing Rule 144A securities. Repurchase agreements subject to demand are
deemed to have a maturity equal to the applicable notice period. See "Investment
Objective and Policies--Illiquid Securities" in the Statement of Additional
Information.
SECURITIES LENDING
The Fund may lend its portfolio securities to brokers or dealers, banks or
other recognized institutional borrowers of securities, provided that the
borrower at all times maintains cash or other liquid assets or secures an
irrevocable letter of credit in favor of the Fund in an amount equivalent to at
least 100%, determined daily, of the market value of the securities loaned which
are maintained in a segregated account pursuant to applicable regulations.
During the time portfolio securities are on loan, the borrower will pay the Fund
an amount equivalent to any dividend or interest paid on such securities and the
Fund may invest the cash collateral and earn additional income, or it may
receive an agreed-upon amount of interest income from the borrower. As with any
extensions of credit, there are risks of delay in recovery and in some cases
loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower of the securities fail
financially. As a matter of fundamental policy, the Fund cannot lend more than
33 1/3% of the value of its total assets. The Fund may pay reasonable
administration and custodial fees in connection with a loan.
WHEN-ISSUED AND DELAYED DELIVERY SECURITIES
The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-isued or delayed delivery
basis. When-issued or delayed delivery transactions arise when securities are
purchased or sold by the Fund with payment and delivery taking place as much as
a month or more in the future in order to secure what is considered to be an
advantageous price and yield to the Fund at the time of entering into the
transaction. The Fund's Custodian will maintain, in a segregated account of the
Fund, cash or other liquid assets having a value equal to or greater than the
Fund's purchase commitments. The securities so purchased are subject to market
fluctuation
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and no interest accrues to the purchaser during the period between purchase and
settlement. At the time of delivery of the securities the value may be more or
less than the purchase price and an increase in the percentage of the Fund's
assets committed to the purchase of securities on a when-issued or delayed
delivery basis may increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.
HEDGING AND RETURN ENHANCEMENT STRATEGIES
THE FUND MAY ALSO ENGAGE IN VARIOUS PORTFOLIO STRATEGIES, INCLUDING
DERIVATIVES, TO REDUCE CERTAIN RISKS OF ITS INVESTMENTS AND TO ATTEMPT TO
ENHANCE RETURN. THE FUND, AND THUS ITS INVESTORS, MAY LOSE MONEY THROUGH THE
UNSUCCESSFUL USE OF THESE STRATEGIES. These strategies currently include the use
of options on stock indices and futures contracts and options thereon on
indices. The Fund's ability to use these strategies may be limited by market
conditions, regulatory limits and tax considerations and there can be no
assurance that any of these strategies will succeed. See "Investment Objective
and Policies" and "Taxes, Dividends and Distributions" in the Statement of
Additional Information. New financial products and risk management techniques
continue to be developed and the Fund may use these new investments and
techniques to the extent consistent with its investment objective and policies.
OPTIONS TRANSACTIONS
THE FUND MAY PURCHASE AND WRITE (I.E., SELL) PUT AND CALL OPTIONS ON FINANCIAL
INDICES THAT ARE TRADED ON U.S. OR FOREIGN SECURITIES EXCHANGES OR IN THE
OVER-THE-COUNTER MARKET TO ENHANCE RETURN OR TO HEDGE THE FUND'S PORTFOLIO. The
Fund may write covered put and call options to generate additional income
through the receipt of premiums, purchase put options in an effort to protect
the value of a security that it owns against a decline in market value and
purchase call options in an effort to protect against an increase in the price
of securities it intends to purchase. The Fund may also purchase put and call
options to offset previously written put and call options of the same series.
See "Investment Objective and Policies--Options on Securities Indices" in the
Statement of Additional Information.
A CALL OPTION GIVES THE PURCHASER, IN EXCHANGE FOR A PREMIUM PAID, THE RIGHT
FOR A SPECIFIED PERIOD OF TIME TO PURCHASE THE POSITION SUBJECT TO THE OPTION AT
A SPECIFIED PRICE (THE EXERCISE PRICE OR STRIKE PRICE). The writer of a call
option, in return for the premium, has the obligation, upon exercise of the
option, to deliver a specified amount of cash to the purchaser upon receipt of
the exercise price. When the Fund writes a call option, the Fund gives up the
potential for gain on the underlying position in excess of the exercise price of
the option during the period that the option is open.
A PUT OPTION GIVES THE PURCHASER, IN RETURN FOR A PREMIUM, THE RIGHT, FOR A
SPECIFIED PERIOD OF TIME, TO SELL THE POSITION SUBJECT TO THE OPTION TO THE
WRITER OF THE PUT AT THE SPECIFIED EXERCISE PRICE. The writer of the put option,
in return for the premium, has the obligation, upon exercise of the option, to
acquire the position at the exercise price. The Fund might, therefore, be
obligated to purchase the underlying position for more than its current market
price.
THE FUND WILL WRITE ONLY "COVERED" OPTIONS. A written option is covered if, as
long as the Fund is obligated under the option, it (i) owns an offsetting
position in the underlying securities that comprise the index or (ii) maintains
in a segregated account cash or other liquid assets in an amount equal to or
greater than its obligation under the option. Under the first circumstance, the
Fund's losses are limited because it owns the underlying position; under the
second circumstance, in the case of a written call option, the Fund's losses are
potentially unlimited. See "Investment Objective and Policies--Options on
Securities Indices" in the Statement of Additional Information. There is no
limitation on the amount of call options the Fund may write.
FUTURES CONTRACTS AND OPTIONS THEREON
THE FUND MAY PURCHASE AND SELL FINANCIAL FUTURES CONTRACTS AND OPTIONS THEREON
WHICH ARE TRADED ON A COMMODITIES EXCHANGE OR BOARD OF TRADE TO REDUCE CERTAIN
RISKS OF ITS INVESTMENTS AND TO ATTEMPT TO ENHANCE RETURN IN ACCORDANCE WITH
REGULATIONS OF THE COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION (CFTC). THE FUND, AND
THUS THE INVESTOR,
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MAY LOSE MONEY IF THE FUND IS UNSUCCESSFUL IN ITS USE OF THESE STRATEGIES. These
futures contracts and related options will be on stock indices and foreign
currencies. A futures contract is an agreement to purchase or sell an agreed
amount of securities or currencies at a set price for delivery in the future.
STOCK INDEX FUTURES. THE FUND MAY USE STOCK INDEX FUTURES TRADED ON A
COMMODITIES EXCHANGE OR BOARD OF TRADE FOR CERTAIN HEDGING AND RISK MANAGEMENT
PURPOSES AND TO ATTEMPT TO ENHANCE RETURN IN ACCORDANCE WITH REGULATIONS OF THE
COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION. THE FUND PRIMARILY INTENDS TO USE STOCK
INDEX FUTURES TO FACILITATE NEW INVESTMENTS OR FUNDING REDEMPTIONS.
A STOCK INDEX FUTURES CONTRACT IS AN AGREEMENT IN WHICH THE WRITER (OR SELLER)
OF THE CONTRACT AGREES TO DELIVER TO THE BUYER AN AMOUNT OF CASH EQUAL TO A
SPECIFIC DOLLAR AMOUNT TIMES THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE VALUE OF A SPECIFIC
STOCK INDEX AT THE CLOSE OF THE LAST TRADING DAY OF THE CONTRACT AND THE PRICE
AT WHICH THE AGREEMENT IS MADE. No physical delivery of the underlying stocks in
the index is made. When the futures contract is entered into, each party
deposits with a broker or in a segregated custodial account approximately 5% of
the contract amount, called the "initial margin." Subsequent payments to and
from the broker, called "variation margin," will be made on a daily basis as the
price of the underlying stock index fluctuates, making the long and short
positions in the futures contracts more or less valuable, a process known as
"marked to market."
OPTIONS ON STOCK INDEX FUTURES. The Fund may also purchase and write options
on stock index futures for certain hedging, return enhancement and risk
management purposes. In the case of options on stock index futures, the holder
of the option pays a premium and receives the right, upon exercise of the option
at a specified price during the option period, to assume a position in a stock
index futures contract (a long position if the option is a call and a short
positiion if the option is a put). If the option is exercised by the holder
before the last trading day during the option period, the option writer delivers
the futures position, as well as any balance in the writer's futures margin
account, which represents the amount by which the market price of the stock
index futures contract at exercise exceeds, in the case of a call, or is less
than, in the case of a put, the exercise price of the option on the stock index
future. If it is exercised on the last trading day, the option writer delivers
to the option holder cash in an amount equal to the difference between the
option exercise price and the closing level of the relevant index on the date
the option expires.
FUTURES CONTRACTS ON FOREIGN CURRENCIES. THE FUND MAY BUY AND SELL FUTURES
CONTRACTS ON FOREIGN CURRENCIES SUCH AS THE EUROPEAN CURRENCY UNIT, AND PURCHASE
AND WRITE OPTIONS THEREON FOR HEDGING AND RISK MANAGEMENT PURPOSES. A European
Currency Unit is a basket of specified amounts of the currencies of certain
member states of the European Union, a Western European economic cooperative
organization including, INTER ALIA, France, Germany, The Netherlands and the
United Kingdom. The Fund will engage in transactions in only those futures
contracts and options thereon that are traded on a commodities exchange or a
board of trade. A "sale" of a futures contract on foreign currency means the
assumption of a contractual obligation to deliver the specified amount of
foreign currency at a specified price in a specified future month. A "purchase"
of a futures contract means the assumption of a contractual obligation to
acquire the currency called for by the contract at a specified price in a
specified future month. At the time a futures contract is purchased or sold, the
Fund must allocate cash or securities as initial margin. Thereafter, the futures
contract is valued daily and the payment of "variation margin" may be required,
resulting in the Fund's paying or receiving cash that reflects any decline or
increase, respectively, in the contract's value, I.E. "marked-to-market."
LIMITATIONS ON PURCHASES AND SALES OF FUTURES CONTRACTS AND OPTIONS THEREON.
UNDER THE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT, AN INVESTMENT COMPANY
REGISTERED UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT IS EXEMPT FROM THE DEFINITION OF
"COMMODITY POOL OPERATOR," SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN CONDITIONS. THE
EXEMPTION IS CONDITIONED UPON THE FUND'S PURCHASING AND SELLING FUTURES
CONTRACTS AND OPTIONS THEREON FOR BONA FIDE HEDGING TRANSACTIONS, EXCEPT THAT
THE FUND MAY PURCHASE AND SELL FUTURES CONTRACTS AND OPTIONS THEREON FOR ANY
OTHER PURPOSE TO THE EXTENT THAT THE AGGREGATE INITIAL MARGIN AND OPTION
PREMIUMS DO NOT EXCEED 5% OF THE LIQUIDATION VALUE OF THE FUND'S TOTAL ASSETS.
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Futures contracts and related options are generally subject to segregation and
coverage requirements of the CFTC or the SEC. If the Fund does not hold the
security or currency underlying the futures contract, the Fund will be required
to segregate on an ongoing basis with its Custodian cash or other liquid assets
in an amount at least equal to the Fund's obligations with respect to such
futures contracts.
THE FUND'S SUCCESSFUL USE OF FUTURES CONTRACTS AND RELATED OPTIONS DEPENDS
UPON THE INVESTMENT ADVISER'S ABILITY TO PREDICT THE DIRECTION OF THE MARKET AND
IS SUBJECT TO VARIOUS ADDITIONAL RISKS. The correlation between movements in the
price of a futures contract and the movements in the index or price of the
currencies underlying the futures contract is imperfect and there is a risk that
the value of the indices or currencies underlying the futures contract may
increase or decrease at a greater rate than the related futures contracts,
resulting in losses to the Fund. The use of these instruments will hedge only
the currency risks associated with investments in foreign securities, not market
risks. Certain futures exchanges or boards of trade have established daily
limits on the amount that the price of futures contracts or related options may
vary, either up or down, from the previous day's settlement price. These daily
limits may restrict the Fund's ability to purchase or sell certain futures
contracts or related options on any particular day. In addition, if the Fund
purchases futures to hedge against market advances before it can invest in
common stock in an advantageous manner and the market declines, the Fund might
experience a loss on the futures contract. In addition, the ability of the Fund
to close out a futures position or an option depends on a liquid secondary
market. There is no assurance that at any particular time liquid secondary
markets will exist for any particular futures contract or option thereon. See
"Investment Objective and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information.
THE FUND'S ABILITY TO ENTER INTO OR CLOSE ON FUTURES CONTRACTS AND OPTIONS
THEREON MAY ALSO BE LIMITED BY THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE FOR
QUALIFICATION AS A REGULATED INVESTMENT COMPANY. See "Taxes, Dividends and
Distributions" and "Investment Objective and Policies" in the Statement of
Additional Information.
RISKS OF HEDGING AND RETURN ENHANCEMENT STRATEGIES
PARTICIPATION IN THE OPTIONS OR FUTURES MARKETS AND IN CURRENCY EXCHANGE
TRANSACTIONS INVOLVES INVESTMENT RISKS AND TRANSACTION COSTS TO WHICH THE FUND
WOULD NOT BE SUBJECT ABSENT THE USE OF THESE STRATEGIES. THE FUND, AND THUS THE
INVESTOR, MAY LOSE MONEY IF THE FUND IS UNSUCCESSFUL IN ITS USE OF THESE
STRATEGIES. If the Subadviser's predictions of movements in the direction of the
securities and foreign currency markets are inaccurate, the adverse consequences
to the Fund may leave the Fund in a worse position than if such strategies were
not used. Risks inherent in the use of options, foreign currency and futures
contracts and options on futures contracts include (1) dependence on the
Subadviser's ability to predict correctly movements in the direction of
securities prices and currency markets; (2) imperfect correlation between the
price of options and futures contracts and options thereon and movements in the
prices of the securities or currencies being hedged; (3) the fact that skills
needed to use these strategies are different from those needed to select
portfolio securities; (4) the possible absence of a liquid secondary market for
any particular instrument at any time; (5) the possible need to defer closing
out certain hedged positions to avoid adverse tax consequences; and (6) the
possible inability of the Fund to purchase or sell a portfolio security at a
time that otherwise would be favorable for it to do so, or the possible need for
the Fund to sell a portfolio security at a disadvantageous time, due to the need
for the Fund to maintain "cover" or to segregate securities in connection with
hedging transactions. See "Taxes, Dividends and Distributions" in the Statement
of Additional Information.
INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS
The Fund is subject to certain investment restrictions which, like its
investment objective, constitute fundamental policies. Fundamental policies
cannot be changed without the approval of the holders of a majority of the
Fund's outstanding voting securities as defined in the Investment Company Act.
See "Investment Restrictions" in the Statement of Additional Information.
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HOW THE FUND IS MANAGED
THE FUND HAS A BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHICH, IN ADDITION TO OVERSEEING THE ACTIONS
OF THE FUND'S MANAGER, SUBADVISER AND DISTRIBUTOR, AS SET FORTH BELOW, DECIDES
UPON MATTERS OF GENERAL POLICY. THE FUND'S MANAGER CONDUCTS AND SUPERVISES THE
DAILY BUSINESS OPERATIONS OF THE FUND. THE FUND'S SUBADVISER FURNISHES DAILY
INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES.
The Fund is responsible for the payment of certain fees and expenses
including, among others, the following: (i) management and distribution fees;
(ii) the fees of unaffiliated Directors; (iii) the fees of the Fund's Custodian
and Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent; (iv) the fees of the Fund's legal
counsel and independent accountants; (v) brokerage commissions incurred in
connection with portfolio transactions; (vi) all taxes and charges of
governmental agencies; (vii) the reimbursement of organization expenses; and
(viii) expenses related to shareholder communications including all expenses of
shareholders' and Board of Directors' meetings and of preparing, printing and
mailing reports, proxy statements and prospectuses to shareholders.
MANAGER
PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENTS FUND MANAGEMENT LLC (PIFM OR THE MANAGER), 100 MULBERRY
STREET, GATEWAY CENTER THREE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102-4077, IS THE MANAGER OF
THE FUND AND IS COMPENSATED FOR ITS SERVICES AT AN ANNUAL RATE OF .60 OF 1% OF
THE FUND'S AVERAGE DAILY NET ASSETS. PIFM is organized in New York as a limited
liability company. It is the successor to Prudential Mutual Fund Management,
Inc., which transferred its assets to PIFM in September 1996. See "Manager" in
the Statement of Additional Information.
As of August 31, 1997, PIFM served as the manager to 40 open-end investment
companies, constituting all of the Prudential Mutual Funds, and as manager or
administrator to 22 closed-end investment companies with aggregate assets of
approximately $58.7 billion.
UNDER THE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE FUND, PIFM MANAGES THE INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS OF THE FUND AND ALSO ADMINISTERS THE FUND'S CORPORATE AFFAIRS. See
"Manager" in the Statement of Additional Information.
UNDER THE SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT BETWEEN PIFM AND THE PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT
CORPORATION (PIC), DOING BUSINESS AS PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENTS (PI, THE SUBADVISER
OR THE INVESTMENT ADVISER), PI FURNISHES INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES IN
CONNECTION WITH THE MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND AND IS REIMBURSED BY PIFM FOR ITS
REASONABLE COSTS AND EXPENSES INCURRED IN PROVIDING SUCH SERVICES. Under the
Management Agreement, PIFM continues to have responsibility for all investment
advisory services and supervises PI's performance of such services.
The Fund's portfolio manager is John Leib, CFA, a vice president of Prudential
Investments, who is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund. He
manages the Fund with the help of a team of investment professionals. Mr. Leib
and the team manage another quantitative strategy portfolio, which Mr. Leib has
managed since 1988. Mr. Leib primarily manages institutional portfolios totaling
over $3 billion in assets as of August 31, 1997. Mr. Leib joined Prudential in
1987 as a quantitative analyst.
PIFM and PIC are wholly-owned subsidiaries of The Prudential Insurance Company
of America (Prudential), a major diversified insurance and financial services
company, and are part of Prudential Investments, a business group of Prudential.
DISTRIBUTOR
PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED (PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES, PSI OR THE
DISTRIBUTOR), ONE SEAPORT PLAZA, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10292, IS A CORPORATION
ORGANIZED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE THAT SERVES AS THE DISTRIBUTOR
OF THE CLASS A, CLASS B, CLASS C AND CLASS Z SHARES OF THE FUND. IT IS AN
INDIRECT, WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PRUDENTIAL.
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UNDER SEPARATE DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE PLANS (THE CLASS A PLAN, THE CLASS B
PLAN AND THE CLASS C PLAN, COLLECTIVELY, THE PLANS) ADOPTED BY THE FUND UNDER
RULE 12B-1 UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT AND A DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT (THE
DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT), PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES INCURS THE EXPENSES OF
DISTRIBUTING THE FUND'S CLASS A, CLASS B AND CLASS C SHARES. Prudential
Securities also incurs the expenses of distributing the Fund's Class Z shares
under the Distribution Agreement, none of which is reimbursed by or paid for by
the Fund. These expenses include commissions and account servicing fees paid to,
or on account of, financial advisers of Prudential Securities and Pruco
Securities Corporation (Prusec), an affiliated broker-dealer, commissions and
account servicing fees paid to, or on account of, other broker-dealers or
financial institutions (other than national banks) which have entered into
agreements with the Distributor, advertising expenses, the cost of printing and
mailing prospectuses to potential investors and indirect and overhead costs of
Prudential Securities and Prusec associated with the sale of Fund shares,
including lease, utility, communications and sales promotion expenses.
Under the Plans, the Fund is obligated to pay distribution and/or service fees
to the Distributor as compensation for its distribution and service activities,
not as reimbursement for specific expenses incurred. If the Distributor's
expenses exceed its distribution and service fees, the Fund will not be
obligated to pay any additional expenses. If the Distributor's expenses are less
than such distribution and service fees, it will retain its full fees and
realize a profit.
UNDER THE CLASS A PLAN, THE FUND MAY PAY PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES FOR ITS
DISTRIBUTION-RELATED EXPENSES WITH RESPECT TO CLASS A SHARES AT AN ANNUAL RATE
OF UP TO .30 OF 1% OF THE AVERAGE DAILY NET ASSETS OF THE CLASS A SHARES. The
Class A Plan provides that (i) up to .25 of 1% of the average daily net assets
of the Class A shares may be used to pay for personal service and/or the
maintenance of shareholder accounts (service fee) and (ii) total distribution
fees (including the service fee of .25 of 1%) may not exceed .30 of 1% of the
average daily net assets of the Class A shares. Prudential Securities has agreed
to limit its distribution-related fees payable under the Class A Plan to .25 of
1% of the average daily net assets of the Class A shares for the fiscal year
ending March 31, 1998.
UNDER THE CLASS B AND CLASS C PLANS, THE FUND PAYS PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES FOR
ITS DISTRIBUTION-RELATED EXPENSES WITH RESPECT TO CLASS B AND CLASS C SHARES AT
AN ANNUAL RATE OF 1% OF THE AVERAGE DAILY NET ASSETS OF EACH OF THE CLASS B AND
CLASS C SHARES. The Class B and Class C Plans provide for the payment to
Prudential Securities of (i) an asset-based sales charge of .75 of 1% of the
average daily net assets of each of the Class B and Class C shares,
respectively, and (ii) a service fee of .25 of 1% of the average daily net
assets of each of the Class B and Class C shares. The service fee is used to pay
for personal service and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts. Prudential
Securities also receives contingent deferred sales charges from certain
redeeming shareholders. See "Shareholder Guide--How to Sell Your
Shares--Contingent Deferred Sales Charges."
The Fund records all payments made under the Plans as expenses in the
calculation of net investment income. See "Distributor" in the Statement of
Additional Information.
Distribution expenses attributable to the sale of Class A, Class B or Class C
shares of the Fund will be allocated to each such class based upon the ratio of
sales of each such class to the sales of Class A, Class B and Class C shares of
the Fund other than expenses allocable to a particular class. The distribution
fee and sales charge of one class will not be used to subsidize the sale of
another class.
Each Plan provides that it shall continue in effect from year to year provided
that a majority of the Board of Directors of the Fund, including a majority of
the Directors who are not "interested persons" of the Fund (as defined in the
Investment Company Act) and who have no direct or indirect financial interest in
the operation of the Plan or any agreement related to the Plan (the Rule 12b-1
Directors), vote annually to continue the Plan. Each Plan may be terminated at
any time by vote of a majority of the Rule 12b-1 Directors or of a majority of
the outstanding shares of the applicable class of the Fund. The Fund will not be
obligated to pay expenses incurred under any Plan if it is terminated or not
continued.
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In addition to distribution and service fees paid by the Fund under the Class
A, Class B and Class C Plans, the Manager (or one of its affiliates) may make
payments out of its own resources to dealers (including Prudential Securities)
and other persons who distribute shares of the Fund (including Class Z shares).
Such payments may be calculated by reference to the net asset value of shares
sold by such persons or otherwise.
The Distributor is subject to the rules of the National Association of
Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD) governing maximum sales charges. See
"Distributor" in the Statement of Additional Information.
On October 21, 1993, PSI entered into an omnibus settlement with the SEC,
state securities regulators (with the exception of the Texas Securities
Commissioner who joined the settlement on January 18, 1994) and the NASD to
resolve allegations that from 1980 through 1990 PSI sold certain limited
partnership interests in violation of securities laws to persons for whom such
securities were not suitable and misrepresented the safety, potential returns
and liquidity of these investments. Without admitting or denying the allegations
asserted against it, PSI consented to the entry of an SEC Administrative Order
which stated that PSI's conduct violated the federal securities laws, directed
PSI to cease and desist from violating the federal securities laws, pay civil
penalties, and adopt certain remedial measures to address the violations.
Pursuant to the terms of the SEC settlement, PSI agreed to the imposition of
$10,000,000 civil penalty, established a settlement fund in the amount of
$330,000,000 and procedures to resolve legitimate claims for compensatory
damages by purchasers of the partnership interests. PSI has agreed to provide
additional funds, if necessary, for the purposes of the settlement fund. PSI's
settlement with the state securities regulators included an agreement to pay a
penalty of $500,000 per jurisdiction. PSI consented to a censure and to the
payment of $5,000,000 in settling the NASD action.
In October 1994, a criminal complaint was filed with the United States
Magistrate for the Southern District of New York alleging that PSI committed
fraud in connection with the sale of certain limited partnership interests in
violation of federal securities laws. An agreement was simultaneously filed to
defer prosecution of these charges for a period of three years from the signing
of the agreement, provided that PSI complies with the terms of the agreement.
If, upon completion of the three year period, PSI has complied with the terms of
the agreement, no prosecution will be instituted by the United States for the
offenses charged in the complaint. If on the other hand, during the course of
the three year period, PSI violates the terms of the agreement, the U.S.
Attorney can then elect to pursue these charges. Under the terms of the
agreement, PSI agreed, among other things, to pay an additional $330,000,000
into the fund established by the SEC to pay restitution to investors who
purchased certain PSI limited partnership interests.
For more detailed information concerning the foregoing matters, see
"Distributor" in the Statement of Additional Information, a copy of which may be
obtained at no cost by calling (800) 225-1852.
The Fund is not affected by PSI's financial condition and is an entirely
separate legal entity from PSI, which has no beneficial ownership therein and
the Fund's assets, which are held by State Street Bank and Trust Company, an
independent custodian, are separate and distinct from PSI.
FEE WAIVERS AND SUBSIDY
PIFM may from time to time waive all or a portion of its management fee and
subsidize all or a portion of the operating expenses of the Fund. In addition,
PSI has agreed to limit its distribution fee for the Class A shares as described
under "Distributor." Fee waivers and expense subsidies will increase total
return. See "Performance Information" in the Statement of Additional Information
and "Fund Expenses."
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PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS
Prudential Securities may act as a broker or futures commission merchant for
the Fund provided that the commissions, fees or other remuneration it receives
are fair and reasonable. See "Portfolio Transactions and Brokerage" in the
Statement of Additional Information.
CUSTODIAN AND TRANSFER AND DIVIDEND DISBURSING AGENT
State Street Bank and Trust Company, One Heritage Drive, North Quincy,
Massachusetts 02171, serves as Custodian for the Fund's portfolio securities and
cash and, in that capacity, maintains certain financial and accounting books and
records pursuant to an agreement with the Fund.
Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC (PMFS), Raritan Plaza One, Edison, New
Jersey 08837, serves as Transfer Agent and Dividend Disbursing Agent and in
those capacities maintains certain books and records for the Fund. (PMFS) is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of PIFM. Its mailing address is P.O. Box 15005, New
Brunswick, New Jersey 08906.
HOW THE FUND VALUES ITS SHARES
THE FUND'S NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE OR NAV IS DETERMINED BY SUBTRACTING ITS
LIABILITIES FROM THE VALUE OF ITS ASSETS AND DIVIDING THE REMAINDER BY THE
NUMBER OF OUTSTANDING SHARES. NAV IS CALCULATED SEPARATELY FOR EACH CLASS. FOR
VALUATION PURPOSES, QUOTATIONS OF FOREIGN SECURITIES IN A FOREIGN CURRENCY ARE
CONVERTED TO U.S. DOLLAR EQUIVALENTS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS FIXED THE
SPECIFIC TIME OF DAY FOR THE COMPUTATION OF THE FUND'S NAV TO BE AS OF 4:15
P.M., NEW YORK TIME.
Portfolio securities are valued based on market quotations or, if not readily
available, at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures
established by the Fund's Board of Directors. For valuation purposes, quotations
of foreign securities in a foreign currency are converted to U.S. dollar
equivalents. See "Net Asset Value" in the Statement of Additional Information.
The Fund will compute its NAV once daily on days that the New York Stock
Exchange is open for trading except on days on which no orders to purchase, sell
or redeem shares have been received by the Fund or days on which changes in the
value of the Fund's portfolio securities do not materially affect the NAV.
Although the legal rights of each class of shares are substantially identical,
the different expenses borne by each class will result in different NAVs and
dividends. The NAV of Class B and Class C shares will generally be lower than
the NAV of Class A shares as a result of the larger distribution-related fee to
which Class B and Class C shares are subject. The NAV of Class Z shares will
generally be higher than the NAV of the other three classes because Class Z
shares are not subject to any distribution and/or service fees. It is expected,
however, that the NAV of the four classes will tend to converge immediately
after the recording of dividends, which will differ by approximately the amount
of distribution and/or service fee expense accrual differential among the
classes.
HOW THE FUND CALCULATES PERFORMANCE
FROM TIME TO TIME THE FUND MAY ADVERTISE AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN,
AGGREGATE TOTAL RETURN AND YIELD IN ADVERTISEMENTS OR SALES LITERATURE. TOTAL
RETURN AND YIELD ARE CALCULATED SEPARATELY FOR CLASS A, CLASS B, CLASS C AND
CLASS Z SHARES. THESE FIGURES ARE BASED ON HISTORICAL EARNINGS AND ARE NOT
INTENDED TO INDICATE FUTURE PERFORMANCE. The total return shows how much an
investment in the Fund would have increased (decreased) over a specified period
of time (I.E., one,
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five, or ten years or since inception of the Fund) assuming that all
distributions and dividends by the Fund were reinvested on the reinvestment
dates during the period and less all recurring fees. The aggregate total return
reflects actual performance over a stated period of time. Average annual total
return is a hypothetical rate of return that, if achieved annually, would have
produced the same aggregate total return if performance had been constant over
the entire period. Average annual total return smooths out variations in
performance and takes into account any applicable initial or contingent deferred
sales charges. Neither average annual total return nor aggregate total return
takes into account any federal or state income taxes which may be payable upon
redemption. The yield refers to the income generated by an investment in the
Fund over a one-month or 30-day period. This income is then "annualized"; that
is, the amount of income generated by the investment during that 30-day period
is assumed to be generated each 30-day period for twelve periods and is shown as
a percentage of the investment. The income earned on the investment is also
assumed to be reinvested at the end of the sixth 30-day period. The Fund also
may include comparative performance information in advertising or marketing the
Fund's shares. Such performance information may include data from Lipper
Analytical Services, Inc., Morningstar Publications, Inc., and other industry
publications, business periodicals and market indices. See "Performance
Information" in the Statement of Additional Information. Further performance
information will be contained in the Fund's annual and semi-annual reports to
shareholders, which will be available without charge. See "Shareholder
Guide--Shareholder Services--Reports to Shareholders."
TAXES, DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS
TAXATION OF THE FUND
THE FUND INTENDS TO ELECT TO QUALIFY AND INTENDS TO REMAIN QUALIFIED AS A
REGULATED INVESTMENT COMPANY UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED
(INTERNAL REVENUE CODE). ACCORDINGLY, THE FUND WILL NOT BE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL
INCOME TAXES ON ITS NET INVESTMENT INCOME AND NET CAPITAL GAINS, IF ANY, THAT IT
DISTRIBUTES TO ITS SHAREHOLDERS.
In addition, under the Internal Revenue Code, special rules apply to the
treatment of certain options and futures contracts (Section 1256 contracts). At
the end of each year, such investments held by the Fund will be required to be
"marked-to-market" for federal income tax purposes; that is, treated as having
been sold at market value. Sixty percent of any gain or loss recognized on these
"deemed sales" and on actual dispositions may be treated as long-term capital
gain or loss, and the remainder will be treated as short-term capital gain or
loss. See "Taxes, Dividends and Distributions" in the Statement of Additional
Information.
Gains or losses on disposition of debt securities denominated in a foreign
currency attributable to fluctuations in the value of foreign currency between
the date of acquisition of the security and the date of disposition may be
treated as ordinary gain or loss. These gains or losses increase or decrease the
amount of the Fund's investment company taxable income available to be
distributed to shareholders as ordinary income, rather than increasing or
decreasing the amount of the Fund's net capital gain. If currency fluctuation
losses exceed other investment company taxable income during a taxable year,
distributions made by the Fund during the year would be characterized as a
return of capital to shareholders, reducing the shareholder's basis in his or
her Fund shares.
TAXATION OF SHAREHOLDERS
Any dividends out of net investment income, together with distributions of net
short-term capital gains (I.E., the excess of net short-term capital gains over
net long-term capital losses) distributed to shareholders will be taxable as
ordinary income to the shareholders whether or not reinvested. Any net capital
gains (I.E., the excess of net long-term capital gains over net short-term
capital losses) distributed to shareholders will be taxable as long-term capital
gains to the shareholders, whether or not reinvested and regardless of the
length of time a shareholder has owned his or her shares. The maximum long-term
capital gains rate for
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individual shareholders for securities held between 12 and 18 months is
currently 28% and for securities held more than 18 months is 20% and the maximum
tax rate for ordinary income is 39.6%. The maximum long-term capital gains rate
for corporate shareholders is currently the same as the maximum tax rate for
ordinary income.
Dividends paid by the Fund are eligible for the 70% dividends-received
deduction for corporate shareholders, to the extent that the Fund's income is
derived from certain dividends received from domestic corporations. Capital gain
distributions are not eligible for the 70% dividends-received deduction.
Any gain or loss realized upon a sale or redemption of shares by a shareholder
who is not a dealer in securities will be treated as long-term capital gain or
loss if the shares have been held more than one year, and otherwise as
short-term capital gain or loss. Any such loss with respect to shares that are
held six months or less, however, will be treated as a long-term capital loss to
the extent of any capital gain distributions received by the shareholder. Gain
or loss on shares held more than 18 months will be considered in determing a
holder's adjusted net capital gain subject to a maximum tax rate of 20%.
The Fund has obtained opinions of counsel to the effect that neither (i) the
conversion of Class B shares into Class A shares nor (ii) the exchange of any
class of the Fund's shares for any other class of its shares constitutes a
taxable event for federal income tax purposes. However, such opinions are not
binding on the Internal Revenue Service.
Shareholders are urged to consult their own tax advisers regarding specific
questions as to federal, state or local taxes. See "Taxes, Dividends and
Distributions" in the Statement of Additional Information.
WITHHOLDING TAXES. Under the Internal Revenue Code, the Fund is required to
withhold and remit to the U.S. Treasury 31% of dividends, capital gain income
and redemption proceeds, payable on the accounts of those shareholders who fail
to furnish their tax identification numbers on IRS Form W-9 (or IRS Form W-8 in
the case of certain foreign shareholders) with the required certifications
regarding the shareholder's status under the federal income tax laws.
Withholding at this rate is also required from dividends and capital gains
distributions (but not redemption proceeds) payable to shareholders who are
otherwise subject to backup withholding. Dividends of net investment income and
short-term capital gains paid to a foreign shareholder will generally be subject
to U.S. withholding tax at the rate of 30% (or lower treaty rate).
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS
THE FUND EXPECTS TO PAY DIVIDENDS OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME, IF ANY, ANNUALLY
AND TO MAKE DISTRIBUTIONS OF ANY CAPITAL GAINS IN EXCESS OF NET LONG-TERM
CAPITAL LOSSES AT LEAST ANNUALLY. Dividends paid by the Fund with respect to
each class of shares, to the extent any dividends are paid, will be calculated
in the same manner, at the same time, on the same day and will be in the same
amount except that each class (other than Class Z) will bear its own
distribution and/or service fee charges, generally resulting in lower dividends
for Class B and Class C shares in relation to Class A and Class Z shares and
lower dividends for Class A shares in relation to Class Z shares. Distribution
of net capital gains, if any, will be paid in the same amount per share for each
class of shares. See "How the Fund Values its Shares."
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS WILL BE PAID IN ADDITIONAL FUND SHARES, BASED ON
THE NAV OF EACH CLASS ON THE RECORD DATE OR SUCH OTHER DATE AS THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS MAY DETERMINE, UNLESS THE SHAREHOLDER ELECTS IN WRITING NOT LESS THAN
FIVE BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE RECORD DATE TO RECEIVE SUCH DIVIDENDS AND
DISTRIBUTIONS IN CASH. Such election should be submitted to Prudential Mutual
Fund Services LLC, Attn: Account Maintenance Unit, P.O. Box 15015, New
Brunswick, New Jersey 08906. If you hold shares through Prudential Securities,
you should contact your financial adviser to elect to receive dividends and
distributions in cash. The Fund will notify each shareholder after the close of
the Fund's taxable year both of the dollar amount and the taxable status of that
year's dividends and distributions on a per share basis.
IF YOU BUY SHARES ON OR BEFORE THE RECORD DATE (THE DATE THAT DETERMINES WHO
RECEIVES THE DIVIDEND), YOU WILL RECEIVE A PORTION OF THE MONEY YOU INVESTED AS
A TAXABLE DIVIDEND. THEREFORE, YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THE TIMING OF DIVIDENDS WHEN
BUYING SHARES OF THE FUND.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION OF COMMON STOCK
THE FUND WAS INCORPORATED IN MARYLAND ON FEBRUARY 4, 1997. THE FUND IS
AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE 2 BILLION SHARES OF COMMON STOCK, $.001 PAR VALUE PER SHARE,
DIVIDED INTO FOUR CLASSES, DESIGNATED CLASS A, CLASS B, CLASS C AND CLASS Z
COMMON STOCK, each of which consists of 500 million authorized shares. Each
class of common stock of the Fund represents an interest in the same assets of
the Fund and is identical in all respects except that (i) each class is subject
to different sales charges and distribution and/or service fees (except for
Class Z shares which are not subject to any sales charges and distribution
and/or service fees), which may affect performance, (ii) each class has
exclusive voting rights on any matter submitted to shareholders that relates
solely to its arrangement and has separate voting rights on any matter submitted
to shareholders in which the interests of one class differ from the interests of
any other class, (iii) each class has a different exchange privilege, (iv) only
Class B shares have a conversion feature and (v) Class Z shares are offered
exclusively for sale to a limited group of investors. In accordance with the
Fund's Articles of Incorporation, the Board of Directors may authorize the
creation of additional series of common stock and classes within such series,
with such preferences, privileges, limitations and voting and dividend rights as
the Board may determine.
The Board of Directors may increase or decrease the number of authorized
shares without the approval of shareholders. Shares of the Fund, when issued,
are fully paid, nonassessable, fully transferable and redeemable at the option
of the holder. Shares are also redeemable at the option of the Fund under
certain circumstances as described under "Shareholder Guide--How to Sell Your
Shares." Each share of each class of common stock is equal as to earnings,
assets and voting privileges, except as noted above, and each class (with the
exception of Class Z shares, which are not subject to any distribution or
service fees) bears the expenses related to the distribution of its shares.
Except for the conversion feature applicable to the Class B shares, there are no
conversion, preemptive or other subscription rights. In the event of
liquidation, each share of common stock of the Fund is entitled to its portion
of all of the Fund's assets after all debts and expenses of the Fund have been
paid. Since Class B and Class C shares generally bear higher distribution
expenses than Class A shares, the liquidation proceeds to shareholders of those
classes are likely to be lower than to Class A shareholders and to Class Z
shareholders, whose shares are not subject to any distribution and/ or service
fees. The Fund's shares do not have cumulative voting rights for the election of
Directors.
THE FUND DOES NOT INTEND TO HOLD ANNUAL MEETINGS OF SHAREHOLDERS UNLESS
OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY LAW. THE FUND WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO HOLD MEETINGS OF
SHAREHOLDERS UNLESS, FOR EXAMPLE, THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS IS REQUIRED TO BE
ACTED ON BY SHAREHOLDERS UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT. SHAREHOLDERS HAVE
CERTAIN RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO CALL A MEETING UPON A VOTE OF 10% OR MORE
OF THE FUND'S OUTSTANDING SHARES FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING ON THE REMOVAL OF ONE
OR MORE DIRECTORS OR TO TRANSACT ANY OTHER BUSINESS.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This Prospectus, including the Statement of Additional Information which has
been incorporated by reference herein, does not contain all the information set
forth in the Registration Statement filed by the Fund with the SEC under the
Securities Act. Copies of the Registration Statement may be obtained at a
reasonable charge from the SEC or may be examined, without charge, at the office
of the SEC in Washington, D.C.
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SHAREHOLDER GUIDE
HOW TO BUY SHARES OF THE FUND
INITIAL OFFERING OF SHARES
Prudential Securities will solicit subscriptions for Class A, Class B, Class C
and Class Z shares of the Fund during a subscription period (the Subscription
Period) commencing on or about September 25, 1997, and currently expected to end
on or about November 14, 1997. Shares of the Fund subscribed for during the
Subscription Period will be issued at a net asset value of $10.00 per share on a
closing date (which is expected to occur on November 19, 1997). An initial sales
charge of 5% (5.26% of the net amount invested) is imposed on each transaction
in Class A shares. This initial sale charge may be reduced, depending on the
amount of the purchase, as set forth in the table under "Alternative Purchase
Plan." Each investor's dealer will notify such investor of the end of the
Subscription Period and payment will be due within three days thereafter. If any
orders received during the Subscription Period are accompanied by payment, such
payment will be returned unless instructions have been received authorizing
investment in a money market fund. All such funds received and invested in a
money market fund, including any dividends received on these funds, will be
automatically invested in the Fund on the closing date without any further
action by the investor. Shareholders who purchase their shares during the
Subscription Period will not receive stock certificates. The minimum initial
investment during the Subscription Period is $1,000 per class for Class A and
Class B shares and $5,000 for Class C shares. There are no minimum investment
requirements for Class Z shares and for certain retirement and employee saving
plans or custodial accounts for the benefit of minors.
Subscribers for shares will not have any of the rights of a shareholder of the
Fund until the shares subscribed for have been paid for and their issuance has
been reflected in the books of the Fund. The Fund reserves the right to
withdraw, modify or terminate the initial offering without notice and to refuse
any order in whole or in part.
CONTINUOUS OFFERING OF SHARES
The Fund anticipates that a continuous offering of its shares will begin on or
about January 5, 1998. Shareholders who purchase in the Initial Offering may
redeem shares before January 5, 1998, but cannot purchase additional shares
until the continuous offering begins.
YOU MAY PURCHASE SHARES OF THE FUND THROUGH PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES, PRUSEC OR
DIRECTLY FROM THE FUND, THROUGH ITS TRANSFER AGENT, PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL FUND
SERVICES LLC (PMFS OR THE TRANSFER AGENT), ATTENTION: INVESTMENT SERVICES, P.O.
BOX 15020, NEW BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY 08906-5020. Participants in programs
sponsored by Prudential Retirement Services should contact their client
representative for more information about Class Z shares. The purchase price is
the NAV next determined following receipt of an order in proper form by the
Transfer Agent or Prudential Securities plus a sales charge which, at your
option, may be imposed either (i) at the time of purchase (Class A shares) or
(ii) on a deferred basis (Class B or Class C shares). Class Z shares are offered
to a limited group of investors at net asset value without any sales charge.
Payment may be made by wire, check or through your brokerage account. See
"Alternative Purchase Plan" and "How the Fund Values its Shares."
The minimum initial investment is $1,000 for Class A and Class B shares and
$5,000 for Class C shares, except that the minimum initial investment for Class
C shares may be waived from time to time. There is no minimum initial investment
requirement for Class Z shares. The minimum subsequent investment is $100 for
Class A, Class B and Class C shares, except for Class Z shares for which there
is no such minimum. All minimum investment requirements are waived for certain
employee savings plans or custodial accounts for the benefit of minors. For
purchases through the Automatic Savings Accumulation Plan, the minimum initial
and subsequent investment is $50. See "Shareholder Services" below.
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Application forms can be obtained from PMFS, Prudential Securities or Prusec.
If a stock certificate is desired, it must be requested in writing for each
transaction. Certificates are issued only for full shares. Shareholders who hold
their shares through Prudential Securities will not receive stock certificates.
The Fund reserves the right to reject any purchase order (including an
exchange into the Fund) or to suspend or modify the continuous offering of its
shares. See "How to Sell Your Shares."
Your dealer is responsible for forwarding payment promptly to the Fund. The
Distributor reserves the right to cancel any purchase order for which payment
has not been received by the third business day following the investment.
Transactions in Fund shares may be subject to postage and handling charges
imposed by your dealer.
PURCHASE BY WIRE. For an initial purchase of shares of the Fund by wire, you
must first telephone PMFS to receive an account number at (800) 225-1852
(toll-free). The following information will be requested: your name, address,
tax identification number, class election, dividend distribution election,
amount being wired and wiring bank. Instructions should then be given by you to
your bank to transfer funds by wire to State Street Bank and Trust Company
(State Street), Boston, Massachusetts, Custody and Shareholder Services
Division, Attention: Prudential Small-Cap Quantum Fund, Inc., specifying on the
wire the account number assigned by PFMS and your name and identifying the class
in which you are eligible to invest (Class A, Class B, Class C or Class Z
shares).
If you arrange for receipt by State Street Bank and Trust Company (State
Street) of federal funds prior to the calculation of NAV (4:15 P.M., New York
time) on a business day, you may purchase shares of the Fund as of that day. See
"Net Asset Value" in the Statement of Additional Information.
In making a subsequent purchase order by wire, you should wire State Street
directly and should be sure that the wire specifies Prudential Small-Cap Quantum
Fund, Inc., Class A, Class B, Class C or Class Z shares and your name and
individual account number. It is not necessary to call PMFS to make subsequent
purchase orders utilizing federal funds. The minimum amount which may be
invested by wire is $1,000.
ALTERNATIVE PURCHASE PLAN
THE FUND OFFERS FOUR CLASSES OF SHARES (CLASS A, CLASS B, CLASS C AND CLASS Z
SHARES) WHICH ALLOWS YOU TO CHOOSE THE MOST BENEFICIAL SALES CHARGE STRUCTURE
FOR YOUR INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES GIVEN THE AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE, THE LENGTH
OF TIME YOU EXPECT TO HOLD THE SHARES AND OTHER RELEVANT CIRCUMSTANCES
(ALTERNATIVE PURCHASE PLAN).
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Annual 12b-1 Fees
(as a % of average
Sales Charge daily net assets) Other Information
------------------------------ -------------------- ------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
CLASS A Maximum initial sales charge .30 of 1% (currently Initial sales charge waived or
of 5% of the public offering being charged at a reduced for certain purchases
price rate of .25 of 1%)
CLASS B Maximum contingent deferred 1% Shares convert to Class A
sales charge or CDSC of 5% of shares approximately seven
the lesser of the amount years after purchase
invested or the redemption
proceeds; declines to zero
after six years
CLASS C Maximum CDSC of 1% of the 1% Shares do not convert to
lesser of the amount invested another class
or the redemption proceeds on
redemptions made within one
year of purchase
CLASS Z None None Sold to a limited group of
investors
</TABLE>
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The four classes of shares represent an interest in the same portfolio of
investments of the Fund and have the same rights, except that (i) each class
(with the exception of Class Z shares, which are not subject to any distribution
and/or service fees) bears the separate expenses of its Rule 12b-1 distribution
and service plan, (ii) each class has exclusive voting rights on any matter
submitted to shareholders that relates solely to its arrangement and has
separate voting rights on any matter submitted to shareholders in which the
interests of one class differ from the interests of any other class and (iii)
only Class B shares have a conversion feature. The four classes also have
separate exchange privileges. See "How to Exchange Your Shares" below. The
income attributable to each class and the dividends payable on the shares of
each class will be reduced by the amount of the distribution fee (if any) of
each class. Class B and Class C shares bear the expenses of a higher
distribution fee which will generally cause them to have higher expense ratios
and to pay lower dividends than the Class A and Class Z shares.
Financial advisers and other sales agents who sell shares of the Fund will
receive different compensation for selling Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z
shares and will generally receive more compensation initially for selling Class
A and Class B shares than for selling Class C or Class Z shares.
IN SELECTING A PURCHASE ALTERNATIVE, YOU SHOULD CONSIDER, AMONG OTHER THINGS,
(1) the length of time you expect to hold your investment, (2) the amount of any
applicable sales charge (whether imposed at the time of purchase or redemption)
and distribution-related fees, as noted above, (3) whether you qualify for any
reduction or waiver of any applicable sales charge, (4) the various exchange
privileges among the different classes of shares (see "How to Exchange Your
Shares" below) and (5) the fact that Class B shares automatically convert to
Class A shares approximately seven years after purchase (see "Conversion
Feature--Class B Shares" below).
The following is provided to assist you in determining which method of
purchase best suits your individual circumstances and is based on current fees
and expenses being charged to the Fund.
If you intend to hold your investment in the Fund for less than 7 years and do
not qualify for a reduced sales charge on Class A shares, since Class A shares
are subject to an initial sales charge of 5% and Class B shares are subject to a
CDSC of 5% which declines to zero over a 6-year period, you should consider
purchasing Class C shares over either Class A or Class B shares.
If you intend to hold your investment for 7 years or more and do not qualify
for a reduced sales charge on Class A shares, since Class B shares convert to
Class A shares approximately 7 years after purchase and because all of your
money would be invested initially in the case of Class B shares, you should
consider purchasing Class A or Class B shares over Class C shares.
If you qualify for a reduced sales charge on Class A shares, it may be more
advantageous for you to purchase Class A shares over either Class B or Class C
shares regardless of how long you intend to hold your investment. However,
unlike Class B and Class C shares, you would not have all of your money invested
initially because the sales charge on Class A shares is deducted at the time of
purchase.
If you do not qualify for a reduced sales charge on Class A shares and you
purchase Class B or Class C shares, you would have to hold your investment for
more than 6 years in the case of Class B shares and Class C shares for the
higher cumulative annual distribution-related fee on those shares to exceed the
initial sales charge plus cumulative annual distribution-related fees on Class A
shares. This does not take into account the time value of money, which further
reduces the impact of the higher Class B or Class C distribution-related fee on
the investment, fluctuations in net asset value, the effect of the return on the
investment over this period of time or redemptions when the CDSC is applicable.
ALL PURCHASES OF $1 MILLION OR MORE, EITHER AS PART OF A SINGLE INVESTMENT OR
UNDER RIGHTS OF ACCUMULATION OR LETTERS OF INTENT, MUST BE FOR CLASS A SHARES
UNLESS THE PURCHASER IS ELIGIBLE TO PURCHASE CLASS Z SHARES. See "Reduction and
Waiver of Initial Sales Charges" and "Class Z Shares" below.
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CLASS A SHARES
The offering price of Class A shares for investors choosing the initial sales
charge alternative is the next determined NAV plus a sales charge (expressed as
a percentage of the offering price and of the amount invested) as shown in the
following table:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SALES CHARGE AS SALES CHARGE AS DEALER CONCESSION AS
PERCENTAGE OF PERCENTAGE OF PERCENTAGE OF
AMOUNT OF PURCHASE OFFERING PRICE AMOUNT INVESTED OFFERING PRICE
- ------------------------------ --------------- --------------- --------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Less than $25,000 5.00% 5.26% 4.75%
$25,000 to $49,999 4.50% 4.71% 4.25%
$50,000 to $99,999 4.00% 4.17% 3.75%
$100,000 to $249,999 3.25% 3.36% 3.00%
$250,000 to $499,999 2.50% 2.56% 2.40%
$500,000 to $999,999 2.00% 2.04% 1.90%
$1,000,000 and above None None None
</TABLE>
The Distributor may reallow the entire initial sales charge to dealers.
Selling dealers may be deemed to be underwriters, as that term is defined in the
Securities Act.
In connection with the sale of the Class A shares at NAV (without payment of
an initial sales charge), the Manager, the Distributor or one of their
affiliates will pay dealers, financial advisers and other persons who distribute
shares a finders' fee from its own resources based on a percentage of the net
asset value of shares sold by such persons.
REDUCTION AND WAIVER OF INITIAL SALES CHARGES. Reduced sales charges are
available through Rights of Accumulation and Letters of Intent. Shares of the
Fund and shares of other Prudential Mutual Funds (excluding money market funds
other than those acquired pursuant to the exchange privilege) may be aggregated
to determine the applicable reduction. See "Purchase and Redemption of Fund
Shares--Reduction and Waiver of Initial Sales Charges--Class A Shares" in the
Statement of Additional Information.
BENEFIT PLANS. Class A shares may be purchased at NAV, without payment of an
initial sales charge, by pension, profit-sharing or other employee benefit plans
qualified under Section 401 of the Internal Revenue Code and deferred
compensation and annuity plans under Sections 457 or 403(b)(7) of the Internal
Revenue Code (collectively, Benefit Plans), provided that the Benefit Plan has
existing assets of at least $1 million invested in shares of Prudential Mutual
Funds (excluding money market funds other than those acquired pursuant to the
exchange privilege) or 250 eligible employees or participants. In the case of
Benefit Plans whose accounts are held directly with the Transfer Agent or
Prudential Securities and for which the Transfer Agent or Prudential Securities
does individual account recordkeeping (Direct Account Benefit Plans) and Benefit
Plans sponsored by PSI or its subsidiaries (PSI or Subsidiary Prototype Benefit
Plans), Class A shares may be purchased at NAV by participants who are repaying
loans made from such plans to the participant.
PRUDENTIAL RETIREMENT PROGRAMS. Class A shares may be purchased at NAV by
certain retirement and deferred compensation plans, qualified or non-qualified
under the Internal Revenue Code, for which Prudential serves as the plan
administrator or recordkeeper, provided that (i) the plan has at least $1
million in existing assets or 250 eligible employees and (ii) the Fund is an
available investment option. These plans include pension, profit-sharing,
stock-bonus or other employee benefit plans under Section 401 of the Internal
Revenue Code, deferred compensation and annuity plans under Section 457 or
403(b)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code and plans that participate in the
Transfer Agent's PruArray and SmartPath Programs (benefit plan recordkeeping
services) (hereafter referred to as a PruArray or SmartPath Plan). All plans of
a company for which Prudential serves as plan administrator or recordkeeper are
aggregated in meeting the $1 million threshold. The term "existing assets" as
used herein includes stock issued by a plan sponsor, shares of Prudential Mutual
Funds and shares of certain unaffiliated mutual funds that participate in the
PruArray or SmartPath Programs (Participating Funds). "Existing assets" also
include monies invested in The Guaranteed Interest Account (GIA), a group
annuity insurance product issued by Prudential, and units of The Stable Value
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Fund (SVF), an unaffiliated bank collective fund. Class A shares may also be
purchased at NAV by plans that have monies invested in GIA and SVF, provided (i)
the purchase is made with the proceeds of a redemption from either GIA or SVF
and (ii) Class A shares are an investment option of the plan.
PRUARRAY ASSOCIATION BENEFIT PLANS. Class A shares are also offered at net
asset value to Benefit Plans or non-qualified plans sponsored by employers which
are members of a common trade, professional or membership association
("Association") that participate in the PruArray Program provided that the
Association enters into a written agreement with Prudential. Such Benefit Plans
or non-qualified plans may purchase Class A shares at net asset value without
regard to the assets or number of participants in the individual employer's
qualified Plan(s) or non-qualified plans so long as the employers in the
Association (i) have retirement plan assets in the aggregate of at least $1
million or 250 participants in the aggregate and (ii) maintain their accounts
with the Fund's transfer agent.
PRUARRAY SAVINGS PROGRAM. Class A shares are also offered at net asset value
to employees of companies that enter into a written agreement with Prudential
Retirement Services to participate in the PruArray Savings Program. Under this
Program, a limited number of Prudential Mutual Funds are available for purchase
at net asset value by Individual Retirement Accounts and Savings Accumulation
Plans of the company's employees. The Program is available only to (i) employees
who open an IRA or Savings Accumulation Plan account with the Transfer Agent and
(ii) spouses of employees who open an IRA account with the Transfer Agent. The
Program is offered to companies that have at least 250 eligible employees.
SPECIAL RULES APPLICABLE TO RETIREMENT PLANS. After a Benefit Plan or PruArray
or SmartPath Plan qualifies to purchase Class A shares at NAV, all subsequent
purchases will be made at NAV.
OTHER WAIVERS. In addition, Class A shares may be purchased at NAV, through
Prudential Securities or the Transfer Agent, by the following persons: (a)
officers of the Prudential Mutual Funds (including the Fund), (b) employees of
Prudential Securities and PIFM and their subsidiaries and members of the
families of such persons who maintain an "employee related" account at
Prudential Securities or the Transfer Agent, (c) employees of subadvisers of the
Prudential Mutual Funds provided that purchases at NAV are permitted by such
person's employer, (d) Prudential, employees and special agents of Prudential
and its subsidiaries and all persons who have retired directly from active
service with Prudential or one of its subsidiaries, (e) registered
representatives and employees of dealers who have entered into a selected dealer
agreement with Prudential Securities provided that purchases at NAV are
permitted by such person's employer, (f) investors who have a business
relationship with a financial adviser who joined Prudential Securities from
another investment firm, provided that (i) the purchase is made within 180 days
of the commencement of the financial adviser's employment at Prudential
Securities, or within one year in the case of benefit plans, (ii) the purchase
is made with proceeds of a redemption of shares of any open-end, non-money
market fund sponsored by the financial adviser's previous employer (other than a
fund which imposes a distribution or service fee of .25 of 1% or less) and (iii)
the financial adviser served as the client's broker on the previous purchase and
(g) investors in Individual Retirement Accounts, provided the purchase is made
with the proceeds of a tax-free, rollover of assets from a Benefit Plan for
which Prudential Investments serves as the recordkeeper or administrator.
You must notify the Transfer Agent either directly or through Prudential
Securities or Prusec that you are entitled to the reduction or waiver of the
sales charge. The reduction or waiver will be granted subject to confirmation of
your entitlement. No initial sales charges are imposed upon Class A shares
purchased upon the reinvestment of dividends and distributions. See "Purchase
and Redemption of Fund Shares--Reduction and Waiver of Initial Sales
Charges--Class A Shares" in the Statement of Additional Information.
CLASS B AND CLASS C SHARES
The offering price of Class B and Class C shares for investors choosing one of
the deferred sales charge alternatives is the NAV next determined following
receipt of an order by the Transfer Agent or Prudential Securities. Although
there is no sales charge imposed at the time of purchase, redemption of Class B
and Class C shares may be subject to a CDSC. See "How to Sell Your
Shares--Contingent Deferred Sales Charges." The Distributor will pay sales
commissions of up to 4% of the purchase price of
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Class B shares to dealers, financial advisers and other persons who sell Class B
shares at the time of sale from its own resources. This facilitates the ability
of the Fund to sell the Class B shares without an initial sales charge being
deducted at the time of purchase. The Distributor anticipates that it will
recoup its advancement of sales commissions from the combination of the CDSC and
the distribution fee. See "How the Fund is Managed--Distributor." In connection
with the sale of Class C shares, the Distributor will pay dealers, financial
advisers and other persons which distribute Class C shares a sales commission of
up to 1% of the purchase price at the time of the sale.
CLASS Z SHARES
Class Z shares of the Fund are currently available for purchase by the
following categories of investors: (i) pension, profit-sharing or other employee
benefit plans qualified under Section 401 of the Internal Revenue Code, deferred
compensation plans and annuity plans under Sections 457 and 403(b)(7) of the
Internal Revenue Code, and non-qualified plans for which the Fund is an
available option (collectively, Benefit Plans), provided that such Benefit Plans
(in combination with other plans sponsored by the same employer or group of
related employers) have at least $50 million in defined contribution assets;
(ii) participants in any fee-based program or trust program sponsored by
Prudential Securities. The Prudential Savings Bank, F.S.B. (or any affiliate)
which includes mutual funds as investment options and for which the Fund is an
available option; (iii) certain participants in the MEDLEY Program (group
variable annuity contracts) sponsored by Prudential for whom Class Z shares of
the Prudential Mutual Funds are an available investment option; (iv) Benefit
Plans for which Prudential Retirement Services serves as recordkeeper and as of
September 20, 1996, (a) were Class Z shareholders of the Prudential Mutual
Funds, or (b) executed a letter of intent to purchase Class Z shares of the
Prudential Mutual Funds; (v) current and former Directors/Trustees of the
Prudential Mutual Funds (including the Fund); and (vi) employees of Prudential
and/or Prudential Securities who participate in a Prudential-sponsored employee
savings plan.
In connection with the sale of Class Z shares, the Manager, Distributor or one
of their affiliates may pay dealers, financial advisers and other persons who
distribute shares a finders' fee from its own resources based on a percentage of
the net asset value of shares sold by such persons.
HOW TO SELL YOUR SHARES
YOU CAN REDEEM SHARES OF THE FUND AT ANY TIME FOR CASH AT THE NAV PER SHARE
NEXT DETERMINED AFTER THE REDEMPTION REQUEST IS RECEIVED IN PROPER FORM BY THE
TRANSFER AGENT OR PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES. See "How the Fund Values its Shares."
In certain cases, however, redemption proceeds will be reduced by the amount of
any applicable contingent deferred sales charge, as described below. See
"Contingent Deferred Sales Charges."
IF YOU HOLD SHARES OF THE FUND THROUGH PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES, YOU MUST REDEEM
YOUR SHARES THROUGH PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PRUDENTIAL
SECURITIES FINANCIAL ADVISER.
IF YOU HOLD SHARES IN NON-CERTIFICATE FORM, A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR REDEMPTION
SIGNED BY YOU EXACTLY AS THE ACCOUNT IS REGISTERED IS REQUIRED. IF YOU HOLD
CERTIFICATES, THE CERTIFICATES SIGNED IN THE NAMES(S) SHOWN ON THE FACE OF THE
CERTIFICATES, MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE TRANSFER AGENT IN ORDER FOR THE REDEMPTION
REQUEST TO BE PROCESSED. IF REDEMPTION IS REQUESTED BY A CORPORATION,
PARTNERSHIP, TRUST OR FIDUCIARY, WRITTEN EVIDENCE OF AUTHORITY ACCEPTABLE TO THE
TRANSFER AGENT MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE SUCH REQUEST WILL BE ACCEPTED. All
correspondence and documents concerning redemptions should be sent to the Fund
in care of its Transfer Agent, Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC, Attention:
Redemption Services, P.O. Box 15010, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08906-5010.
If the proceeds of the redemption (a) exceed $50,000, (b) are to be paid to a
person other than the record owner, (c) are to be sent to an address other than
the address on the Transfer Agent's records, or (d) are to be paid to a
corporation, partnership, trust or fiduciary, the signature(s) on the redemption
request and on the certificates, if any, or stock power must be guaranteed by an
"eligible guarantor institution." An "eligible guarantor institution" includes
any bank, broker, dealer or credit union. The Transfer
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Agent reserves the right to request additional information from, and make
reasonable inquiries of, any eligible guarantor institution. For clients of
Prusec, a signature guarantee may be obtained from the agency or office manager
of most Prudential Insurance and Financial Services or Prudential Preferred
Financial Services offices. In the case of redemptions from a PruArray or
SmartPath Plan, if the proceeds of the redemption are invested in another
investment option of the plan, in the name of the record holder and at the same
address as reflected in the Transfer Agent's records, a signature guarantee is
not required.
PAYMENT FOR SHARES PRESENTED FOR REDEMPTION WILL BE MADE BY CHECK WITHIN SEVEN
DAYS AFTER RECEIPT BY THE TRANSFER AGENT OF THE CERTIFICATE AND/OR WRITTEN
REQUEST EXCEPT AS INDICATED BELOW. Such payment may be postponed or the right of
redemption suspended at times (a) when the New York Stock Exchange is closed for
other than customary weekends and holidays, (b) when trading on such Exchange is
restricted, (c) when an emergency exists as a result of which disposal by the
Fund of securities owned by it is not reasonably practicable or it is not
reasonably practicable for the Fund fairly to determine the value of its net
assets, or (d) during any other period when the SEC, by order, so permits;
provided that applicable rules and regulations of the SEC shall govern as to
whether the conditions prescribed in (b), (c) or (d) exist.
PAYMENT FOR REDEMPTION OF RECENTLY PURCHASED SHARES WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL THE
FUND OR ITS TRANSFER AGENT HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT THE PURCHASE CHECK HAS BEEN
HONORED, UP TO 10 CALENDAR DAYS FROM THE TIME OF RECEIPT OF THE PURCHASE CHECK
BY THE TRANSFER AGENT. SUCH DELAY MAY BE AVOIDED BY PURCHASING SHARES BY WIRE OR
BY CASHIER'S CHECK.
REDEMPTION IN KIND. If the Board of Directors determines that it would be
detrimental to the best interests of the remaining shareholders of the Fund to
make payment wholly or partly in cash, the Fund may pay the redemption price in
whole or in part by a distribution in kind of securities from the investment
portfolio of the Fund, in lieu of cash, in conformity with applicable rules of
the SEC. Securities will be readily marketable and will be valued in the same
manner as a regular redemption. See "How the Fund Values its Shares." If your
shares are redeemed in kind, you would incur transaction costs in converting the
assets into cash. The Fund has, however, elected to be governed by Rule 18f-1
under the Investment Company Act, under which the Fund is obligated to redeem
shares solely in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of the net asset value
of the Fund during the 90-day period for any one shareholder.
INVOLUNTARY REDEMPTION. In order to reduce expenses of the Fund, the Board of
Directors may redeem all of the shares of any shareholder, other than a
shareholder which is an IRA or other tax-deferred retirement plan, whose account
has a net asset value of less than $500 due to a redemption. The Fund will give
any such shareholder 60 days' prior written notice in which to purchase
sufficient additional shares to avoid such redemption. No contingent deferred
sales charge will be imposed on any such involuntary redemption.
90-DAY REPURCHASE PRIVILEGE. If you redeem your shares and have not previously
exercised the repurchase privilege, you may reinvest any portion or all of the
proceeds of such redemption in shares of the Fund at the NAV next determined
after the order is received, which must be within 90 days after the date of
redemption. Any CDSC paid in connection with such redemption will be credited
(in shares) to your account. (If less than a full repurchase is made, the credit
will be on a PRO RATA basis.) You must notify the Fund's Transfer Agent, either
directly or through Prudential Securities, at the time the repurchase privilege
is exercised to adjust your account for the CDSC you previously paid.
Thereafter, any redemptions will be subject to the CDSC applicable at the time
of the redemption. See "Contingent Deferred Sales Charges" below. Exercise of
the repurchase privilege will generally not affect the federal tax treatment of
any gain realized upon redemption. However, if the redemption was made within a
30 day period of the repurchase and if the redemption resulted in a loss, some
or all of the loss depending on the amount reinvested, may not be allowed for
federal income tax purposes. See "Taxes, Dividends and Distributions" in the
Statement of Additional Information.
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CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGES
Redemptions of Class B shares will be subject to a contingent deferred sales
charge (CDSC) declining to zero from 5% over a six-year period. Class C shares
redeemed within one year of purchase will be subject to a 1% CDSC. The CDSC will
be deducted from the redemption proceeds and reduce the amount paid to you. The
CDSC will be imposed on any redemption by you which reduces the current value of
your Class B or Class C shares to an amount which is lower than the amount of
all payments by you for shares during the preceding six years, in the case of
Class B shares, and one year, in the case of Class C shares. A CDSC will be
applied on the lesser of the original purchase price or the current value of the
shares being redeemed. Increases in the value of your shares or shares purchased
through reinvestment of dividends or distributions are not subject to CDSC. The
amount of any contingent deferred sales charge will be paid to and retained by
the Distributor. See "How the Fund is Managed--Distributor" and "Waiver of the
Contingent Deferred Sales Charges" below.
The amount of the CDSC, if any, will vary depending on the number of years
from the time of payment for the purchase of your shares until the time of
redemption of such shares. Solely for purposes of determining the number of
years from the time of any payment for the purchase of shares, all payments
during a month will be aggregated and deemed to have been made on the last day
of the month. The CDSC will be calculated from the first day of the month after
the initial purchase, excluding the time shares were held in a money market
fund. See "How to Exchange Your Shares" below.
The following table sets forth the rates of the CDSC applicable to redemptions
of Class B shares:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE
YEAR SINCE PURCHASE AS A PERCENTAGE OF DOLLARS INVESTED
PAYMENT MADE OR REDEMPTION PROCEEDS
- ------------------------------ -----------------------------------
<S> <C>
First......................... 5.0%
Second........................ 4.0%
Third......................... 3.0%
Fourth........................ 2.0%
Fifth......................... 1.0%
Sixth......................... 1.0%
Seventh....................... None
</TABLE>
In determining whether a CDSC is applicable to a redemption, the calculation
will be made in a manner that results generally in the lowest possible rate. It
will be assumed that the redemption is made first of amounts representing shares
acquired pursuant to the reinvestment of dividends and distributions; then of
amounts representing the increase in net asset value above the total amount of
payments for the purchase of Fund shares made during the preceding six years;
then of amounts representing the cost of shares held beyond the applicable CDSC
period; and finally, of amounts representing the cost of shares held for the
longest period of time within the applicable CDSC period.
For example, assume you purchased 100 Class B shares at $10 per share for a
cost of $1,000. Subsequently, you acquired 5 additional Class B shares through
dividend reinvestment. During the second year after the purchase, you decided to
redeem $500 of your investment. Assuming at the time of the redemption the NAV
had appreciated to $12 per share, the value of your Class B shares would be
$1,260 (105 shares at $12 per share). The CDSC would not be applied to the value
of the reinvested dividend shares and the amount which represents appreciation
($260). Therefore, $240 of the $500 redemption proceeds ($500 minus $260) would
be charged at a rate of 4% (the applicable rate in the second year after
purchase) for a total CDSC of $9.60.
For federal income tax purposes, the amount of the CDSC will reduce the gain
or increase the loss, as the case may be, on the amount recognized on the
redemption of shares.
WAIVER OF CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGES--CLASS B SHARES. The CDSC will be
waived in the case of a redemption following the death or disability of a
shareholder or, in the case of a trust account, following the death or
disability of the grantor.
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The waiver is available for total or partial redemptions of shares owned by a
person, either individually or in joint tenancy (with rights of survivorship),
or a trust, at the time of death or initial determination or disability,
provided that the shares were purchased prior to death or disability.
The CDSC will also be waived in the case of a total or partial redemption in
connection with certain distributions made without penalty under the Internal
Revenue Code from a tax-deferred retirement plan, an IRA or Section 403(b)
custodial account. These distributions include: (i) in the case of a
tax-deferred retirement plan, a lump-sum or other distribution after retirement;
(ii) in the case of an IRA or Section 403(b) custodial account, a lump-sum or
other distribution after attaining age 59 1/2; and (iii) a tax-free return of an
excess contribution or plan distributions following the death or disability of
the shareholder, provided that the shares were purchased prior to death or
disability. The waiver does not apply in the case of a tax-free rollover or
transfer of assets, other than one following a separation from service, I.E.,
following voluntary or involuntary termination of employment or following
retirement. Under no circumstances will the CDSC be waived on redemptions
resulting from the termination of a tax-deferred retirement plan unless such
redemptions otherwise qualify as a waiver as described above. In the case of
Direct Account and PSI or Subsidiary Prototype Benefit Plans, the CDSC will be
waived on redemptions which represent borrowings from such plans. Shares
purchased with amounts used to repay a loan from such plans on which a CDSC was
not previously deducted will thereafter be subject to a CDSC without regard to
the time such amounts were previously invested. In the case of a 401(k) plan,
the CDSC will also be waived upon the redemption of shares purchased with
amounts used to repay loans made from the account to the participant and from
which a CDSC was previously deducted.
SYSTEMATIC WITHDRAWAL PLAN. The CDSC will be waived (or reduced) on certain
redemptions from a Systematic Withdrawal Plan. On an annual basis, up to 12% of
the total dollar amount subject to the CDSC may be redeemed without charge. The
Transfer Agent will calculate the total amount available for this waiver
annually on the anniversary date of your purchase or, for shares purchased prior
to March 1, 1997, on March 1 of the current year. The CDSC will be waived (or
reduced) on redemptions until this threshold 12% amount is reached.
In addition, the CDSC will be waived on redemptions of shares held by a
Director of the Fund.
You must notify the Transfer Agent either directly or through Prudential
Securities or Prusec, at the time of redemption, that you are entitled to waiver
of the CDSC and provide the Transfer Agent with such supporting documentation as
it may deem appropriate. The waiver will be granted subject to confirmation of
your entitlement. See "Purchase and Redemption of Fund Shares--Waiver of the
Contingent Deferred Sales Charge--Class B Shares" in the Statement of Additional
Information.
WAIVER OF CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGES--CLASS C SHARES
PRUARRAY OR SMARTPATH PLANS. The CDSC will be waived on redemptions from
qualified and non-qualified retirement and deferred compensation plans that
participate in the Transfer Agent's PruArray and SmartPath Programs.
CONVERSION FEATURE--CLASS B SHARES
Class B shares will automatically convert to Class A shares on a quarterly
basis approximately seven years after purchase. Conversions will be effected at
relative net asset value without the imposition of any additional sales charge.
Since the Fund tracks amounts paid rather than the number of shares bought on
each purchase of Class B shares, the number of Class B shares eligible to
convert to Class A shares (excluding shares acquired through the automatic
reinvestment of dividends and other distributions) (the Eligible Shares) will be
determined on each conversion date in accordance with the following formula: (i)
the ratio of (a) the amounts paid for Class B shares purchased at least seven
years prior to the conversion date to (b) the total amount paid for all Class B
shares purchased and then held in your account (ii) multiplied by the total
number
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of Class B shares then in your account. Each time any Eligible Shares in your
account convert to Class A shares, all shares or amounts representing Class B
shares then in your account that were acquired through the automatic
reinvestment of dividends and other distributions will convert to Class A
shares.
For purposes of determining the number of Eligible Shares, if the Class B
shares in your account on any conversion date are the result of multiple
purchases at different net asset values per share, the number of Eligible Shares
calculated as described above will generally be either more or less than the
number of shares actually purchased approximately seven years before such
conversion date. For example, if 100 shares were initially purchased at $10 per
share (for a total of $1,000) and a second purchase of 100 shares was
subsequently made at $11 per share (for a total of $1,100), 95.24 shares would
convert approximately seven years from the initial purchase (I.E., $1,000
divided by $2,100 or 47.62% multiplied by 200 shares or 95.24 shares). The
Manager reserves the right to modify the formula for determining the number of
Eligible Shares in the future as it deems appropriate on notice to shareholders.
Since annual distribution-related fees are lower for Class A shares than Class
B shares, the per share net asset value of the Class A shares may be higher than
that of the Class B shares at the time of conversion. Thus, although the
aggregate dollar value will be the same, you may receive fewer Class A shares
than Class B shares converted. See "How the Fund Values its Shares."
For purposes of calculating the applicable holding period for conversions, all
payments for Class B shares during a month will be deemed to have been made on
the last day of the month, or for Class B shares acquired through exchange, or a
series of exchanges, on the last day of the month in which the original payment
for purchases of such Class B shares was made. For Class B shares previously
exchanged for shares of a money market fund, the time period during which such
shares were held in the money market fund will be excluded. For example, Class B
shares held in a money market fund for one year will not convert to Class A
shares until approximately eight years from purchase. For purposes of measuring
the time period during which shares are held in a money market fund, exchanges
will be deemed to have been made on the last day of the month. Class B shares
acquired through exchange will convert to Class A shares after expiration of the
conversion period applicable to the original purchase of such shares.
The conversion feature may be subject to the continuing availability of
opinions of counsel or rulings of the Internal Revenue Service (i) that the
dividends and other distributions paid on Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z
shares will not constitute "preferential dividends" under the Internal Revenue
Code and (ii) that the conversion of shares does not constitute a taxable event.
The conversion of Class B shares into Class A shares may be suspended if such
opinions or rulings are no longer available. If conversions are suspended, Class
B shares of the Fund will continue to be subject, possibly indefinitely, to
their higher annual distribution and service fee.
HOW TO EXCHANGE YOUR SHARES
AS A SHAREHOLDER OF THE FUND YOU HAVE AN EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE WITH CERTAIN OTHER
PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL FUNDS, INCLUDING ONE OR MORE SPECIFIED MONEY MARKET FUNDS,
SUBJECT TO THE MINIMUM INVESTMENT REQUIREMENTS OF SUCH FUNDS. CLASS A, CLASS B,
CLASS C AND CLASS Z SHARES MAY BE EXCHANGED FOR CLASS A, CLASS B, CLASS C AND
CLASS Z SHARES, RESPECTIVELY, OF ANOTHER FUND ON THE BASIS OF THE RELATIVE NAV.
No sales charge will be imposed at the time of exchange. Any applicable CDSC
payable upon the redemption of shares exchanged will be that imposed by the fund
in which shares are initially purchased and will be calculated from the first
day of the month after the initial purchase, excluding the time shares were held
in a money market fund. Class B and Class C shares may not be exchanged into
money market funds other than Prudential Special Money Market Fund, Inc. For
purposes of calculating the holding period applicable to the Class B conversion
feature, the time period during which Class B shares were held in a money market
fund will be excluded. See "Conversion Feature--Class B Shares." An exchange
will be treated as a redemption and purchase for tax purposes. See "Shareholder
Investment Account--Exchange Privilege" in the Statement of Additional
Information.
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IN ORDER TO EXCHANGE SHARES BY TELEPHONE, YOU MUST AUTHORIZE TELEPHONE
EXCHANGES ON YOUR INITIAL APPLICATION FORM OR BY WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE TRANSFER
AGENT AND HOLD SHARES IN NON-CERTIFICATE FORM. Thereafter, you may call the Fund
at (800) 225-1852 to execute a telephone exchange of shares, on weekdays, except
holidays, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M., New York time. For your
protection and to prevent fraudulent exchanges, your telephone call will be
recorded and you will be asked to provide your personal identification number. A
written confirmation of the exchange transaction will be sent to you. NEITHER
THE FUND NOR ITS AGENTS WILL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, LIABILITY OR COST WHICH
RESULTS FROM ACTING UPON INSTRUCTIONS REASONABLY BELIEVED TO BE GENUINE UNDER
THE FOREGOING PROCEDURES. (The Fund or its agents could be subject to liability
if they fail to employ reasonable procedures.) All exchanges will be made on the
basis of the relative NAV of the two funds next determined after the request is
received in good order. The exchange privilege is available only in states where
the exchange may legally be made.
IF YOU HOLD SHARES THROUGH PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES, YOU MUST EXCHANGE YOUR
SHARES BY CONTACTING YOUR PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES FINANCIAL ADVISER.
IF YOU HOLD CERTIFICATES, THE CERTIFICATES, SIGNED IN THE NAME(S) SHOWN ON THE
FACE OF THE CERTIFICATES, MUST BE RETURNED IN ORDER FOR THE SHARES TO BE
EXCHANGED. SEE "HOW TO SELL YOUR SHARES" ABOVE.
You may also exchange shares by mail by writing to Prudential Mutual Fund
Services LLC, Attention: Exchange Processing, P.O. Box 15010, New Brunswick, New
Jersey 08906-5010.
IN PERIODS OF SEVERE MARKET OR ECONOMIC CONDITIONS THE TELEPHONE EXCHANGE OF
SHARES MAY BE DIFFICULT TO IMPLEMENT AND YOU SHOULD MAKE EXCHANGES BY MAIL BY
WRITING TO PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL FUND SERVICES LLC, AT THE ADDRESS NOTED ABOVE.
SPECIAL EXCHANGE PRIVILEGES. A special exchange privilege is available for
shareholders who qualify to purchase Class A shares at NAV (see "Alternative
Purchase Plan--Class A Shares--Reduction and Waiver of Initial Sales Charges"
above) and for shareholders who qualify to purchase Class Z shares (see
"Alternative Purchase Plan--Class Z Shares" above). Under this exchange
privilege, amounts representing any Class B and Class C shares (which are not
subject to a CDSC) held in such a shareholder's account will be automatically
exchanged for Class A shares for shareholders who qualify to purchase Class A
shares at NAV on a quarterly basis, unless the shareholder elects otherwise.
Similarly, shareholders who qualify to purchase Class Z shares, will have their
Class B and Class C shares which are not subject to a CDSC and their Class A
shares exchanged for Class Z shares on a quarterly basis. Eligibility for this
exchange privilege will be calculated on the business day prior to the date of
the exchange. Amounts representing Class B or Class C shares which are not
subject to a CDSC include the following: (1) amounts representing Class B or
Class C shares acquired pursuant to the automatic reinvestment of dividends and
distributions, (2) amounts representing the increase in the net asset value
above the total amount of payments for the purchase of Class B or Class C shares
and (3) amounts representing Class B or Class C shares held beyond the
applicable CDSC period. Class B and Class C shareholders must notify the
Transfer Agent either directly or through Prudential Securities or Prusec that
they are eligible for this special exchange privilege.
Participants in any fee-based program for which the Fund is an available
option will have their Class A shares, if any, exchanged for Class Z shares when
they elect to have those assets become a part of the fee-based program. Upon
leaving the program (whether voluntarily or not), such Class Z shares (and, to
the extent provided for in the program, Class Z shares acquired through
participation in the program) will be exchanged for Class A shares at net asset
value.
The exchange privilege is not a right and may be suspended, modified or
terminated on 60 days' notice to shareholders.
FREQUENT TRADING. The Fund and the other Prudential Mutual Funds are not
intended to serve as vehicles for frequent trading in response to short-term
fluctuations in the market. Due to the disruptive effect that market timing
investment strategies and excessive trading can have on efficient portfolio
management, each Prudential Mutual Fund and the Fund reserve the right to
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refuse purchase orders and exchanges by any person, group or commonly controlled
accounts, if, in the Manager's sole judgment, such person, group or accounts
were following a market timing strategy or were otherwise engaging in excessive
trading ("Market Timers").
To implement this authority to protect the Fund and its shareholders from
excessive trading, the Fund will reject all exchanges and purchases from a
Market Timer unless the Market Timer has entered into a written agreement with
the Fund or its affiliates pursuant to which the Market Timer has agreed to
abide by certain procedures, which include a daily dollar limit on trading. The
Fund may notify the Market Timer of rejection of an exchange or purchase order
subsequent to the day on which the order was placed.
SHAREHOLDER SERVICES
In addition to the exchange privilege, as a shareholder in the Fund, you can
take advantage of the following additional services and privileges:
-AUTOMATIC REINVESTMENT OF DIVIDENDS AND/OR DISTRIBUTION WITHOUT A SALES
CHARGE. For your convenience, all dividends and distributions are automatically
reinvested in full and fractional shares of the Fund at NAV without a sales
charge. You may direct the Transfer Agent in writing not less than 5 full
business days prior to the record date to have subsequent dividends and/or
distributions sent in cash rather than reinvested. If you hold shares through
Prudential Securities, you should contact your financial adviser.
-AUTOMATIC SAVINGS ACCUMULATION PLAN (ASAP). Under ASAP you may make regular
purchases of the Fund's shares in amounts as little as $50 via an automatic
debit to a bank account or Prudential Securities account (including a Command
Account). For additional information about this service, you may contact your
Prudential Securities financial adviser, Prusec registered representative or the
Transfer Agent directly.
-TAX-DEFERRED RETIREMENT PLANS. Various tax-deferred retirement plans,
including a 401(k) plan, self-directed individual retirement accounts and
"tax-sheltered accounts" under Section 403(b)(7)of the Internal Revenue Code are
available through the Distributor. These plans are for use by both self-employed
individuals and corporate employers. These plans permit either self-direction of
accounts by participants, or a pooled account arrangement. Information regarding
the establishment of these plans, the administration, custodial fees and other
details is available from Prudential Securities or the Transfer Agent. If you
are considering adopting such a plan, you should consult with your own legal or
tax adviser with respect to the establishment and maintenance of such a plan.
-SYSTEMATIC WITHDRAWAL PLAN. A systematic withdrawal plan is available to
shareholders, which provides for monthly or quarterly checks. Withdrawals of
Class B and Class C shares may be subject to a CDSC. See "How to Sell Your
Shares-- Contingent Deferred Sales Charges." See also "Shareholder Investment
Account--Systematic Withdrawal Plan" in the Statement of Additional Information.
-REPORTS TO SHAREHOLDERS. The Fund will send you annual and semi-annual
reports. The financial statements appearing in annual reports are audited by
independent accountants. In order to reduce duplicate mailing and printing
expenses, the Fund will provide one annual and semi-annual shareholder report
and annual prospectus per household. You may request additional copies of such
reports by calling (800) 225-1852 (toll-free) or by writing to the Fund at 100
Mulberry Street, Gateway Center Three, Newark, New Jersey 07102-4077. In
addition, monthly unaudited financial data are available upon request from the
Fund.
-SHAREHOLDER INQUIRIES. Inquiries should be addressed to the Fund at 100
Mulberry Street, Gateway Center Three, Newark, New Jersey 07102-4077, or by
telephone, at (800) 225-1852 (toll-free) or, from outside the U.S.A. at (908)
417-7555 (collect).
For additional information regarding the services and privileges described
above, see "Shareholder Investment Account" in the Statement of Additional
Information.
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APPENDIX
BACKGROUND ON PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES SMALL-CAP MULTIFACTOR MODEL (QV MODEL)
The QV Model, developed by Prudential Securities' Quantitative Analysis Group,
is a multifactor stock ranking model which incorporates components stressing
valuation, momentum in earnings and surprise. Claudia Mott researches and
publishes the small-cap version for Prudential Securities.
Ms. Mott is a First Vice President of Prudential Securities and Director of
Small-Cap Research. She provides quantitative research to the small-cap and
mid-cap investment communities in the form of stock valuation and earnings
surprise models as well as topical studies and screens. She is well known for
her work on the various benchmarks used to measure small-cap and mid-cap
performance.
Ms. Mott joined Prudential Securities in 1986 as a quantitative analyst
supporting the existing large-cap quantitative model and related screening
software. She was voted to Institutional Investor magazine's annual research
all-star team in each of the past six years, ranking first in the small-company
category for the past four years. Prior to joining Prudential Securities, she
was a senior consultant for Interactive Data Corporation in Boston and a
financial analyst for Boston Gas Company.
THE PROCESS
THE QV MODEL
Approximately 1,400 stocks with market capitalizations generally between $100
million and $1.5 billion are ranked according to eight fundamental factors from
QV1 (best) through QV5 (worst). Each fifth is given an equal weighting of 20%.
The eight factors are broken into three general categories or "blocks": value,
momentum and surprise. The components of each "block" are as follows.
<TABLE>
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Value Book/Price
Cash Flow Yield
Implied Return from Internal Growth
Relative P/E Comparison
Structured Dividend Discount Model
Momentum Profitability Momentum (return on
invested capital)
Surprise Estimate Revision
Earnings Surprise
</TABLE>
Each of the factor weightings is a result of its past performance and the value
it added to the Model's overall performance. Weightings are re-balanced monthly
based on the results of a multiple regression, which measures each factor's
performance over the prior month (although the Fund is rebalanced quarterly). A
single score for each stock is calculated on the weighted average of the
percentile rankings of the factors. These scores are ranked and grouped into
quintiles to get a QV Rank.
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THE OPTIMIZATION PROCESS
The Fund's portfolio manager, Mr. Leib will use the QV rankings provided by
the Prudential Securities Quantitative Analysis Group. Mr. Leib and his team
will then apply quantitative analysis to determine stock selections and
weightings with the objective of maximizing expected return while controlling
portfolio risk relative to the Standard & Poor's Small Cap 600 Index (S&P 600).
As part of this quantitative analysis, a risk/return analysis is performed and
the liquidity of the individual stock selections and sector weightings relative
to the S&P 600 are also considered.
The initial Fund portfolio will be derived from stocks in the QV1 and QV2
quintiles by an optimization process provided by a recognized financial
consulting firm. The optimization process chooses stocks to maximize the
portfolio's expected return while minimizing total portfolio risk relative to
the S&P 600.
The portfolio will be rebalanced at least quarterly. At rebalancing, the
portfolio manager purchases stocks in the QV1 and QV2 quintiles, may hold stocks
in the QV3 quintile and shall sell stocks in the QV4 and QV5 quintiles.
In general, the Fund intends to hold up to 200 stocks with no single-issue
representing more than 2% of the total assets at the time of rebalancing.
PERFORMANCE OF THE SMALL-CAP QUANTUM PILOT ACCOUNT
This table represents the performance of the Small-Cap Quantum Pilot Account
(Pilot Account) using the QV Model portfolio strategy from January 3, 1997
(inception date) through August 31, 1997. The table illustrates the Pilot
Account's performance as measured against the S&P 600. The performance of the
Pilot Account is not the past, present or future performance of the Prudential
Small-Cap Quantum Fund, Inc. With the deduction of estimated total operating
expenses of 1.35% for the Class A shares of the Fund and the deduction of the
front-end sales charge that applies to Class A shares, the cumulative total
return for the same period is 20.70% for the Pilot Account.
CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN
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Pilot Account(1)............................................. 27.06%
S&P 600(2)................................................... 21.80%
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Source: The Prudential Investment Corporation
(1) The Pilot Account, representing approximately $12 million in assets, was
managed by Prudential Investment Corporation. The investment objectives,
policies and techniques (including quarterly re-balancing) of the Pilot
Account are substantially similar to those of the Fund. The performance
of the Pilot Account shown is not the performance of the Fund (which as
of September 25,1997 had not begun operations) and should not be
considered indicative of the Fund's future performance. The future
performance of the Fund may differ from the past performance of the Pilot
Account for several reasons, including because (1) to manage the Fund to
comply with federal tax laws, the investment manager may make investments
that differ from the QV Model, and (2) the investment limitations,
diversification requirements and other restrictions imposed on mutual
funds by the Investment Company Act of 1940 and Subchapter M of the
Internal Revenue Code, which may adversely affect performance, do not
apply to the Pilot Account.
The performance results shown for the Pilot Account reflect the deduction
of transaction costs and have been adjusted for the estimated total
operating expenses of 1.35% for the Class A shares of the Fund. The
results are shown without the deduction of the 5% front-end sales charge
that applies to Class A shares. The Fund also offers other classes of
shares with different operating expenses and sales load options which do
affect performance. The performance results assume that all dividends and
distributions were reinvested.
(2) The S&P 600 Index is a capital-weighted index of 600 smaller company U.S.
common stocks that cover all industry sectors. The S&P 600 Index is an
unmanaged index and includes the reinvestment of all dividends. Investors
cannot invest directly in an index. Common stocks represent the ownership
of a corporation and fluctuate in value.
* These results are unaudited.
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THE PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL FUND FAMILY
Prudential Investments Fund Management offers a broad range of mutual funds
designed to meet your individual needs. We welcome you to review the investment
options available through our family of funds. For more information on the
Prudential Mutual Funds, including charges and expenses, contact your Prudential
Securities financial adviser or Prusec representative or telephone the Fund at
(800) 225-1852 for a free prospectus. Read the prospectus carefully before you
invest or send money.
TAXABLE BOND FUNDS
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Prudential Diversified Bond Fund, Inc.
Prudential Government Income Fund, Inc.
Prudential Government Securities Trust
Short-Intermediate Term Series
Prudential High Yield Fund, Inc.
Prudential Mortgage Income Fund, Inc.
Prudential Structured Maturity Fund, Inc.
Income Portfolio
The BlackRock Government Income Trust
TAX-EXEMPT BOND FUNDS
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Prudential California Municipal Fund
California Series
California Income Series
Prudential Municipal Bond Fund
High Yield Series
Insured Series
Intermediate Term Series
Prudential Municipal Series Fund
Florida Series
Maryland Series
Massachusetts Series
Michigan Series
New Jersey Series
New York Series
North Carolina Series
Ohio Series
Pennsylvania Series
Prudential National Municipals Fund, Inc.
GLOBAL FUNDS
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Prudential Europe Growth Fund, Inc.
Prudential Global Genesis Fund, Inc.
Prudential Global Limited Maturity Fund, Inc.
Limited Maturity Portfolio
Prudential Intermediate Global Income Fund, Inc.
Prudential International Bond Fund, Inc.
Prudential Natural Resources Fund, Inc.
Prudential Pacific Growth Fund, Inc.
Prudential World Fund, Inc.
Global Series
International Stock Series
The Global Total Return Fund, Inc.
Global Utility Fund, Inc.
EQUITY FUNDS
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Prudential Balanced Fund
Prudential Distressed Securities Fund, Inc.
Prudential Dryden Fund
Prudential Active Balanced Fund
Prudential Stock Index Fund
Prudential Small-Cap Index Fund
Prudential Bond Market Index Fund
Prudential Pacific Index Fund
Prudential Europe Index Fund
Prudential Emerging Growth Fund, Inc.
Prudential Equity Fund, Inc.
Prudential Equity Income Fund
Prudential Jennison Series Fund, Inc.
Prudential Jennison Growth Fund
Prudential Jennison Growth & Income Fund
Prudential Multi-Sector Fund, Inc.
Prudential Small-Cap Quantum Fund, Inc.
Prudential Small Company Value Fund, Inc.
Prudential Utility Fund, Inc.
Nicholas-Applegate Fund, Inc.
Nicholas-Applegate Growth Equity Fund
MONEY MARKET FUNDS
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- -TAXABLE MONEY MARKET FUNDS
Prudential Government Securities Trust
Money Market Series
U.S. Treasury Money Market Series
Prudential Special Money Market Fund, Inc.
Money Market Series
Prudential MoneyMart Assets, Inc.
- -TAX-FREE MONEY MARKET FUNDS
Prudential Tax-Free Money Fund, Inc.
Prudential California Municipal Fund
California Money Market Series
Prudential Municipal Series Fund
Connecticut Money Market Series
Massachusetts Money Market Series
New Jersey Money Market Series
New York Money Market Series
- -COMMAND FUNDS
Command Money Fund
Command Government Fund
Command Tax-Free Fund
- -INSTITUTIONAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS
Prudential Institutional Liquidity Portfolio, Inc.
Institutional Money Market Series
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No dealer, sales representative or any other person has been authorized to give
any information or to make any representations, other than those contained in
this Prospectus, in connection with the offer contained herein, and, if given or
made, such other information or representations must not be relied upon as
having been authorized by the Fund or the Distributor. This Prospectus does not
constitute an offer by the Fund or by the Distributor to sell or a solicitation
of any offer to buy any of the securities offered hereby in any jurisdiction to
any person to whom it is unlawful to make such offer in such jurisdiction.
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FUND HIGHLIGHTS...................................................... 2
What are the Fund's Risk Factors and Special Characteristics?...... 2
FUND EXPENSES........................................................ 4
HOW THE FUND INVESTS................................................. 5
Investment Objective and Policies.................................. 5
Other Investments and Policies..................................... 6
Hedging and Return Enhancement Strategies.......................... 9
Investment Restrictions............................................ 11
HOW THE FUND IS MANAGED.............................................. 12
Manager............................................................ 12
Distributor........................................................ 12
Fee Waivers and Subsidy............................................ 14
Portfolio Transactions............................................. 15
Custodian and Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent............... 15
HOW THE FUND VALUES ITS SHARES....................................... 15
HOW THE FUND CALCULATES PERFORMANCE.................................. 15
TAXES, DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS................................... 16
GENERAL INFORMATION.................................................. 18
Description of Common Stock........................................ 18
Additional Information............................................. 18
SHAREHOLDER GUIDE.................................................... 19
How to Buy Shares of the Fund...................................... 19
Alternative Purchase Plan.......................................... 20
How to Sell Your Shares............................................ 24
Conversion Feature--Class B Shares................................. 27
How to Exchange Your Shares........................................ 28
Shareholder Services............................................... 30
APPENDIX............................................................. A-1
THE PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL FUND FAMILY.................................... B-1
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MF176A 42M555H
Class A: 74436N-10-8
CUSIP Nos.: Class B: 74436N-20-7
Class C: 74436N-30-6
Class Z: 74436N-40-5
PRUDENTIAL
SMALL-CAP
QUANTUM
FUND, INC.
PROSPECTUS
SEPTEMBER 25, 1997
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PRUDENTIAL SMALL-CAP QUANTUM FUND, INC.
STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
DATED SEPTEMBER 25, 1997
Prudential Small-Cap Quantum Fund, Inc. (the Fund) is a diversified,
open-end, management investment company. The investment objective of the Fund is
long-term capital appreciation. The Fund seeks to achieve this objective by
investing primarily in equity securities of small-cap U.S. companies. The
investment adviser considers small cap companies to be those with market
capitalizations of less than $1.5 billion. The Fund's portfolio manager will
employ computer-driven quantitative strategies to construct a portfolio designed
to maximize expected returns while attempting to control risk. There can be no
assurance that the Fund's investment objective will be achieved. See "Investment
Objective and Policies."
The Fund's address is 100 Mulberry Street, Gateway Center Three, Newark, New
Jersey 07102-4077, and its telephone number is (800) 225-1852.
This Statement of Additional Information is not a prospectus and should be
read in conjunction with the Prospectus of the Fund dated September 25, 1997, a
copy of which may be obtained from the Fund upon request.
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Investment Objective and Policies.................................................................. B-2 5
Investment Restrictions............................................................................ B-11 11
Directors and Officers............................................................................. B-13 12
Manager............................................................................................ B-16 12
Distributor........................................................................................ B-18 13
Portfolio Transactions and Brokerage............................................................... B-19 15
Purchase and Redemption of Fund Shares............................................................. B-20 19
Shareholder Investment Account..................................................................... B-23 30
Net Asset Value.................................................................................... B-26 15
Taxes, Dividends and Distributions................................................................. B-27 16
Performance Information............................................................................ B-29 15
Custodian, Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent and Independent Accountants...................... B-31 15
Report of Independent Accountants.................................................................. B-32 --
Statement of Assets and Liabilities................................................................ B-33 --
Appendix I--General Investment Information......................................................... I-1 --
Appendix II--Historical Performance Data........................................................... II-1 --
Appendix III--Information Relating to The Prudential............................................... III-1 --
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INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND POLICIES
Prudential Small-Cap Quantum Fund, Inc. (the Fund) is a diversified,
open-end, management investment company. The investment objective of the Fund is
long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the Fund intends
to invest primarily in equity securities of small-cap U.S. companies. The
investment adviser considers small-cap companies to be those with market
capitalizations of less than $1.5 billion. The Fund's portfolio manager will
employ computer-driven quantitative strategies to construct a portfolio designed
to maximize expected returns while attempting to control risk. The Fund may also
invest in equity securities of companies with market capitalizations above $1.5
billion, obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies
and instrumentalities, derivatives and cash. See "How the Fund
Invests--Investment Objective and Policies" in the Prospectus. There can be no
assurance that the Fund's investment objective will be achieved.
EQUITY SECURITIES
AMERICAN DEPOSITARY RECEIPTS. Generally, ADRs are in registered form. There
are no fees imposed on the purchase or sale of ADRs when purchased from the
issuing bank or trust company in the initial underwriting, although the issuing
bank or trust company may impose charges for the collection of dividends and the
conversion of ADRs into the underlying securities. Investment in ADRs has
certain advantages over direct investment in the underlying foreign securities
since: (i) ADRs are U.S. dollar-denominated investments that are registered
domestically, easily transferable, and for which market quotations are readily
available; and (ii) issuers whose securities are represented by ADRs are usually
subject to auditing, accounting, and financial reporting standards comparable to
those of domestic issuers.
WARRANTS AND RIGHTS. A warrant gives the holder thereof the right to
subscribe by a specified date to a stated number of shares of stock of the
issuer at a fixed price. Warrants tend to be more volatile than the underlying
stock, and if, at a warrant's expiration date the stock is trading at a price
below the price set in the warrant, the warrant will expire worthless.
Conversely, if at the expiration date, the underlying stock is trading at a
price higher than the price set in the warrant, the Fund can acquire the stock
at a price below its market value. Rights are similar to warrants but normally
have a shorter duration and are distributed directly by the issuer to
shareholders. Rights and warrants have no voting rights, receive no dividends
and have no rights with respect to the corporation issuing them.
U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES. The Fund is permitted to invest in U.S. Treasury
securities, including bills, notes, bonds and other debt securities issued by
the U.S. Treasury. These instruments are direct obligations of the U.S.
Government and, as such, are backed by the "full faith and credit" of the United
States. They differ primarily in their interest rates, the lengths of their
maturities and the dates of their issuances.
SECURITIES ISSUED OR GUARANTEED BY U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND
INSTRUMENTALITIES. The Fund may invest in securities issued by agencies of the
U.S. Government or instrumentalities of the U.S. Government. These obligations,
including those which are guaranteed by Federal agencies or instrumentalities,
may or may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the United States.
Obligations of the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA), the Farmers
Home Administration and the Small Business Administration are backed by the full
faith and credit of the United States. In the case of securities not backed by
the full faith and credit of the United States, the Fund must look principally
to the agency issuing or guaranteeing the obligation for ultimate repayment and
may not be able to assert a claim against the United States if the agency or
instrumentality does not meet its commitments. Securities in which the Fund may
invest which are not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States
include obligations such as those issued by the Federal Home Loan Bank, the
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC), the Federal National Mortgage
Association, the Student Loan Marketing Association, Resolution Funding
Corporation and the Tennessee Valley Authority, each of which has the right to
borrow from the U.S. Treasury to meet its obligations, and obligations of the
Farm Credit System, the obligations of which may be satisfied only by the
individual credit of the issuing agency. FHLMC investments may include
collateralized mortgage obligations.
Obligations issued or guaranteed as to principal and interest by the U.S.
Government may be acquired by the Fund in the form of custodial receipts that
evidence ownership of future interest payments, principal payments or both on
certain U.S. Treasury notes or bonds. Such notes and bonds are held in custody
by a bank on behalf of the owners. These custodial receipts are commonly
referred to as Treasury strips.
The values of U.S. Government securities (like those of other fixed-income
securities generally) will change as interest rates fluctuate. During periods of
falling U.S. interest rates, the values of U.S. Government securities generally
rise and, conversely, during periods of rising interest rates, the values of
such securities generally decline. The magnitude of these fluctuations will
generally be greater for securities with longer-term maturities.
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FOREIGN SECURITIES
The Fund is permitted to invest up to 20% of its total assets in foreign
securities.
If the security is denominated in a foreign currency, it will be affected by
changes in currency exchange rates and in exchange control regulations, and
costs will be incurred in connection with conversions between currencies. A
change in the value of any such currency against the U.S. dollar will result in
a corresponding change in the U.S. dollar value of the Fund's securities
denominated in that currency. Such changes also will affect the Fund's income
and distributions to shareholders. In addition, although the Fund will receive
income in such currencies, the Fund will be required to compute and distribute
its income in U.S. dollars. Therefore, if the exchange rate for any such
currency declines after the Fund's income has been accrued and translated into
U.S. dollars, the Fund could be required to liquidate portfolio securities to
make such distributions, particularly in instances in which the amount of income
the Fund is required to distribute is not immediately reduced by the decline in
such currency. Similarly, if an exchange rate declines between the time the Fund
incurs expenses in U.S. dollars and the time such expenses are paid, the amount
of such currency required to be converted into U.S. dollars in order to pay such
expenses in U.S. dollars will be greater than the equivalent amount in any such
currency of such expenses at the time they were incurred. The Fund may, but need
not, enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts, options on foreign
currencies and futures contracts on foreign currencies and related options, for
hedging purposes, including: locking-in the U.S. dollar price of the purchase or
sale of securities denominated in a foreign currency; locking-in the U.S. dollar
equivalent of dividends to be paid on such securities which are held by the
Fund; and protecting the U.S. dollar value of such securities which are held by
the Fund.
Under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Internal Revenue
Code), changes in an exchange rate which occur between the time the Fund accrues
interest or other receivables or accrues expenses or other liabilities
denominated in a foreign currency and the time the Fund actually collects such
receivables or pays such liabilities will result in foreign currency gains or
losses that increase or decrease an investment company's taxable income. The
exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and other currencies can be volatile and
are determined by such factors as supply and demand in the currency exchange
markets, international balances of payments, government intervention,
speculation and other economic and political conditions.
Foreign securities include securities of any foreign country the investment
adviser considers appropriate for investment by the Fund. Foreign securities may
also include securities of foreign issuers that are traded in U.S. dollars in
the United States although the underlying security is usually denominated in a
foreign currency.
The costs attributable to foreign investing are higher than the costs of
domestic investing. For example, the cost of maintaining custody of foreign
securities generally exceeds custodian costs for domestic securities, and
transaction and settlement costs of foreign investing are frequently higher than
those attributable to domestic investing. Foreign investment income may be
subject to foreign withholding or other government taxes that could reduce the
return to the Fund on those securities. Tax treaties between the United States
and certain foreign countries may, however, reduce or eliminate the amount of
foreign tax to which the Fund would be subject.
OPTIONS ON SECURITIES INDICES
The Fund may also purchase and sell put and call options on securities
indices traded on U.S. or foreign securities exchanges or traded in the
over-the-counter markets. Options on securities indices are similar to options
on securities 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 such difference between the
closing price of the index and the exercise price of the option expressed in
dollars times a specified multiple (the multiplier). The writer of the option is
obligated, in return for the premium received, to make delivery of this amount.
Unlike for equity securities options, all settlements are in cash, and gain or
loss depends on price movements in the securities market generally (or in a
particular industry or segment of the market) rather than price movements in
individual securities.
The multiplier for an index option performs a function similar to the unit
of trading for a stock option. It determines the total dollar value per contract
of each point in the difference between the exercise price of an option and the
current level of the underlying index. A multiplier of 100 means that a
one-point difference will yield $100. Options on different indices may have
different multipliers. Because exercises of index options are settled in cash, a
call writer cannot determine the amount of its settlement obligations in advance
and, unlike call writing on specific stocks, cannot provide in advance for, or
cover, its potential settlement obligations by acquiring and holding the
underlying securities. In addition, unless the Fund has other liquid assets
which are sufficient to satisfy the exercise of a call, the Fund would be
required to liquidate portfolio securities or borrow in order to satisfy the
exercise.
Because the value of an index option depends upon movements in the level of
the index rather than the price of a particular security, whether the Fund will
realize a gain or loss on the purchase or sale of an option on an index depends
upon movements in
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the level of securities prices in the market generally or in an industry or
market segment rather than movements in the price of a particular security.
Accordingly, successful use by the Fund of options on indices would be subject
to the investment adviser's ability to predict correctly movements in the
direction of the securities market generally or of a particular industry. This
requires different skills and techniques than predicting changes in the price of
individual stocks. The investment adviser currently uses such techniques in
conjunction with the management of other mutual funds.
RISKS OF TRANSACTIONS IN OPTIONS
An option position may be closed out only on an exchange, board of trade or
other trading facility which provides a secondary market for an option of the
same series. Although the Fund will generally purchase or write only those
options for which there appears to be an active secondary market, there is no
assurance that a liquid secondary market on an exchange will exist for any
particular option, or at any particular time, and for some options no secondary
market on an exchange or otherwise may exist. In such event it might not be
possible to effect closing transactions in particular options, with the result
that the Fund would have to exercise its options in order to realize any profit
and would incur brokerage commissions upon the exercise of call options and upon
the subsequent disposition of underlying securities acquired through the
exercise of call options or upon the purchase of underlying securities for the
exercise of put options. If the Fund as a covered call option writer is unable
to effect a closing purchase transaction in a secondary market, it will not be
able to sell the underlying security until the option expires or it delivers the
underlying security upon exercise.
Reasons for the absence of a liquid secondary market on an exchange include
the following: (i) there may be insufficient trading interest in certain
options; (ii) restrictions may be imposed by an exchange on opening transactions
or closing transactions or both; (iii) trading halts, suspensions or other
restrictions may be imposed with respect to particular classes or series of
options or underlying securities; (iv) unusual or unforeseen circumstances may
interrupt normal operations on an exchange; (v) the facilities of an exchange or
a clearing corporation may not at all times be adequate to handle current
trading volume; or (vi) one or more exchanges could, for economic or other
reasons, decide or be compelled at some future date to discontinue the trading
of options (or a particular class or series of options), in which event the
secondary market on that exchange (or in the class or series of options) would
cease to exist, although outstanding options on that exchange that had been
issued by a clearing corporation as a result of trades on that exchange would
continue to be exercisable in accordance with their terms. There is no assurance
that higher than anticipated trading activity or other unforeseen events might
not, at times, render certain of the facilities of any of the clearing
corporations inadequate, and thereby result in the institution by an exchange of
special procedures which may interfere with the timely execution of customers'
orders. The Fund intends to purchase and sell only those options which are
cleared by clearinghouses whose facilities are considered to be adequate to
handle the volume of options transactions.
RISKS OF OPTIONS ON INDICES
The Fund's purchase and sale of options on indices will be subject to risks
described above under "Risks of Transactions in Options." In addition, the
distinctive characteristics of options on indices create certain risks that are
not present with stock options.
Index prices may be distorted if trading of certain stocks included in the
index is interrupted. Trading in the index options also may be interrupted in
certain circumstances, such as if trading were halted in a substantial number of
stocks included in the index. If this occurred, the Fund would not be able to
close out options which it had purchased or written and, if restrictions on
exercise were imposed, may be unable to exercise an option it holds, which could
result in substantial losses to the Fund. It is the Fund's policy to purchase or
write options only on indices which include a number of stocks sufficient to
minimize the likelihood of a trading halt in the index.
The ability to establish and close out positions on such options will be
subject to the development and maintenance of a liquid secondary market. It is
not certain that this market will develop in all index option contracts. The
Fund will not purchase or sell any index option contract unless and until, in
the investment adviser's opinion, the market for such options has developed
sufficiently that the risk in connection with such transactions is not
substantially greater than the risk in connection with options on securities in
the index.
SPECIAL RISKS OF WRITING CALLS ON INDICES
Because exercises of index options are settled in cash, a call writer such
as the Fund cannot determine the amount of its settlement obligations in advance
and, unlike call writing on specific stocks, cannot provide in advance for, or
cover, its potential settlement obligations by acquiring and holding the
underlying securities. However, the Fund will write call options on indices only
under the circumstances described below under "Limitations on Purchase and Sale
of Stock Options and Options on Stock Indices, Foreign Currencies and Futures
Contracts on Foreign Currencies."
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Price movements in the Fund's portfolio probably will not correlate
precisely with movements in the level of the index and, therefore, the Fund
bears the risk that the price of the securities held by the Fund may not
increase as much as the index. In such event, the Fund would bear a loss on the
call which is not completely offset by movements in the price of the Fund's
portfolio. It is also possible that the index may rise when the Fund's portfolio
of stocks does not rise. If this occurred, the Fund would experience a loss on
the call which is not offset by an increase in the value of its portfolio and
might also experience a loss in its portfolio. However, because the value of a
diversified portfolio will, over time, tend to move in the same direction as the
market, movements in the value of the Fund in the opposite direction as the
market would be likely to occur for only a short period or to a small degree.
Unless the Fund has other liquid assets which are sufficient to satisfy the
exercise of a call, the Fund would be required to liquidate portfolio securities
in order to satisfy the exercise. Because an exercise must be settled within
hours after receiving the notice of exercise, if the Fund fails to anticipate an
exercise, it may have to borrow from a bank (in amounts not exceeding 20% of the
Fund's total assets) pending settlement of the sale of securities in its
portfolio and would incur interest charges thereon.
When the Fund has written a call, there is also a risk that the market may
decline between the time the Fund has a call exercised against it, at a price
which is fixed as of the closing level of the index on the date of exercise, and
the time the Fund is able to sell stocks in its portfolio. As with stock
options, the Fund will not learn that an index option has been exercised until
the day following the exercise date but, unlike a call on stock where the Fund
would be able to deliver the underlying securities in settlement, the Fund may
have to sell part of its investment portfolio in order to make settlement in
cash, and the price of such investments might decline before they can be sold.
This timing risk makes certain strategies involving more than one option
substantially more risky with index options than with stock options. For
example, even if an index call which the Fund has written is "covered" by an
index call held by the Fund with the same strike price, the Fund will bear the
risk that the level of the index may decline between the close of trading on the
date the exercise notice is filed with the clearing corporation and the close of
trading on the date the Fund exercises the call it holds or the time the Fund
sells the call which, in either case, would occur no earlier than the day
following the day the exercise notice was filed.
If the Fund holds an index option and exercises it before final
determination of the closing index value for that day, it runs the risk that the
level of the underlying index may change before closing. If such a change causes
the exercised option to fall out-of-the-money, the Fund will be required to pay
the difference between the closing index value and the exercise price of the
option (times the applicable multiplier) to the assigned writer. Although the
Fund may be able to minimize this risk by withholding exercise instructions
until just before the daily cutoff time or by selling rather than exercising an
option when the index level is close to the exercise price, it may not be
possible to eliminate this risk entirely because the cutoff times for index
options may be earlier than those fixed for other types of options and may occur
before definitive closing index values are announced.
FUTURES CONTRACTS
As a purchaser of a futures contract, the Fund incurs an obligation to take
delivery of a specified amount of the obligation underlying the futures contract
at a specified time in the future for a specified price. As a seller of a
futures contract, the Fund incurs an obligation to deliver the specified amount
of the underlying obligation at a specified time in return for an agreed upon
price. The Fund may purchase futures contracts on stock indices and foreign
currencies. The Fund may purchase futures contracts on debt securities,
including U.S. Government securities, aggregates of debt securities, stock
indices and foreign currencies.
A "sale" of a futures contract (or a "short" futures position) means the
assumption of a contractual obligation to deliver the securities or currency
underlying the contract at a specified price at a specified future time. A
"purchase" of a futures contract (or a "long" futures position) means the
assumption of a contractual obligation to acquire the securities or currency
underlying the contract at a specified price at a specified future time. Certain
futures contracts are settled on a net cash payment basis rather than by the
sale and delivery of the securities or currency underlying the futures contract.
U.S. futures contracts have been designed by exchanges that have been designated
as "contract markets" by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the CFTC), an
agency of the U.S. Government, and must be executed through a futures commission
merchant (I.E., a brokerage firm) which is a member of the relevant contract
market. Futures contracts trade on these contract markets and the exchange's
affiliated clearing organization guarantees performance of the contracts as
between the clearing members of the exchange.
At the time a futures contract is purchased or sold, the Fund must allocate
cash or securities as a deposit payment (initial margin). It is expected that
the initial margin on U.S. exchanges will vary from one-half of 1% to 4% of the
face value of the contract. Under certain circumstances, however, such as during
periods of high volatility, the Fund may be required by an exchange to increase
the level of its initial margin payment. Thereafter, the futures contract is
valued daily and the payment in cash of "variation margin" may be required, a
process known as "mark-to-the-market." Each day the Fund is required to provide
or is entitled to receive variation margin in an amount equal to any change in
the value of the contract since the preceding day.
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Although most futures contracts call for actual delivery or acceptance of
securities or cash, the contracts usually are closed out before the settlement
date without the making or taking of delivery. A futures contract sale is closed
out by effecting a futures contract purchase for the same aggregate amount of
the specific type of security and the same delivery date. If the sale price
exceeds the offsetting purchase price, the seller would be paid the difference
and would realize a gain. If the offsetting purchase price exceeds the sale
price, the seller would pay the difference and would realize a loss. Similarly,
a futures contract purchase is closed out by effecting a futures contract sale
for the same aggregate amount of the specific type of security (or currency) and
the same delivery date. If the offsetting sale price exceeds the purchase price,
the purchaser would realize a gain, whereas if the purchase price exceeds the
offsetting sale price, the purchaser would realize a loss. There is no assurance
that the Fund will be able to enter into a closing transaction.
When the Fund enters into a futures contract it is initially required to
deposit with its Custodian, in a segregated account in the name of the broker
performing the transaction, an "initial margin" of cash or other liquid assets
equal to approximately 2 to 3% of the contract amount. Initial margin
requirements are established by the Exchanges on which futures contracts trade
and may, from time to time, change. In addition, brokers may establish margin
deposit requirements in excess of those required by the Exchanges.
Initial margin in futures transactions is different from margin in
securities transactions in that initial margin does not involve the borrowing of
funds by a brokers' client but is, rather, a good faith deposit on a futures
contract which will be returned to the Fund upon the proper termination of the
futures contract. The margin deposits made are marked-to-market daily and the
Fund may be required to make subsequent deposits into the segregated account,
maintained at its Custodian for that purpose, of cash or other liquid assets,
called "variation margin", in the name of the broker, which are reflective of
price fluctuations in the futures contract.
The ordinary spreads between values in the cash and futures markets, due to
differences in the character of those markets, are subject to distortions. In
addition, futures contracts entail risks. First, all participants in the futures
market are subject to initial and variation margin requirements. Rather than
meeting additional variation margin requirements, investors may close futures
contracts through offsetting transactions which could distort the normal
relationship between the cash and futures markets. Second, the liquidity of the
futures market depends on participants entering into offsetting transactions
rather than making or taking delivery. To the extent participants decide to make
or take delivery, liquidity in the futures market could be reduced, thus
producing price distortions. Third, from the point of view of speculators, the
margin deposit requirements in the futures market are less onerous than margin
requirements in the securities market. Increased participation by speculators in
the futures market may cause temporary price distortions. Due to the possibility
of distortion, a correct forecast of general interest rate trends by the
investment adviser may still not result in a successful transaction.
OPTIONS ON FUTURES CONTRACTS
The Fund will also enter into options on futures contracts for certain BONA
FIDE hedging, return enhancement and risk management purposes. The Fund may
purchase put and call options and write (I.E., sell) "covered" put and call
options on futures contracts that are traded on U.S. and foreign exchanges. An
option on a futures contract gives the purchaser the right, but not the
obligation, to assume a position in a futures contract (a long position if the
option is a call and a short position if the option is a put) at a specified
exercise price at any time during the option exercise period. The writer of the
option is required upon exercise to assume an offsetting futures position (a
short position if the option is a call and a long position if the option is a
put). Upon exercise of the option, the assumption of offsetting futures
positions by the writer and holder of the option will be accompanied by delivery
of the accumulated cash balance in the writer's futures margin account which
represents the amount by which the market price of the futures contract, at
exercise, exceeds, in the case of a call, or is less than, in the case of a put,
the exercise price of the option on the futures contract. Currently options can
be purchased or written with respect to futures contracts on various foreign
currencies, including the Australian Dollar, British Pound, Canadian Dollar,
Japanese Yen, Swiss Franc, West German Mark and Eurodollars. With respect to
stock indices, options are traded on futures contracts for various U.S. and
foreign stock indices including the S&P 500 Stock Index and the NYSE Composite
Index.
The holder or writer of an option may terminate its position by selling or
purchasing an option of the same series. There is no guarantee that such closing
transactions can be effected.
The Fund may only write (I.E., sell) covered put and call options on futures
contracts. The Fund will be considered "covered" with respect to a call option
it writes on a futures contract if the Fund owns the securities or currency
which is deliverable under the futures contract or an option to purchase that
futures contract having a strike price equal to or less than the strike price of
the "covered" option and having an expiration date not earlier than the
expiration date of the "covered" option, or if it segregates and maintains with
its Custodian for the term of the option cash or other liquid assets, equal to
the fluctuating value of the optioned futures. The Fund will be considered
"covered" with respect to a put option it writes on a futures contract if it
owns an option to sell that futures contract having a strike price equal to or
greater than the strike price of the "covered" option and having an
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expiration date not earlier than the expiration date of the "covered" option, or
if it segregates and maintains with its Custodian for the term of the option
cash or other liquid assets at all times equal in value to the exercise price of
the put (less any initial margin deposited by the Fund with its Custodian with
respect to such put option). There is no limitation on the amount of the Fund's
assets which can be placed in the segregated account.
Writing a put option on a futures contract serves as a partial hedge against
an increase in the value of securities the Fund intends to acquire. If the
futures price at expiration of the option is above the exercise price, the Fund
will retain the full amount of the option premium which provides a partial hedge
against any increase that may have occurred in the price of the securities the
Fund intends to acquire. If the market price of the underlying futures contract
is below the exercise price when the option is exercised, the Fund will incur a
loss, which may be wholly or partially offset by the decrease in the value of
the securities the Fund intends to acquire.
Writing a call option on a futures contract serves as a partial hedge
against a decrease in the value of the Fund's portfolio securities. If the
market price of the underlying futures contract at expiration of a written call
option is below the exercise price, the Fund will retain the full amount of the
option premium, thereby partially hedging against any decline that may have
occurred in the Fund's holdings of securities. If the futures price when the
option is exercised is above the exercise price, however, the Fund will incur a
loss, which may be wholly or partially offset by the increase in the value of
the securities in the Fund's portfolio which were being hedged.
The Fund will purchase put options on futures contracts to hedge its
portfolio against the risk of a decline in the value of the securities it owns
as a result of market activity or fluctuating currency exchange rates. The Fund
will also purchase call options on futures contracts as a hedge against an
increase in the value of securities the Fund intends to acquire as a result of
market activity or fluctuating currency exchange rates.
CURRENCY FUTURES AND OPTIONS THEREON
Generally, foreign currency futures contracts and options thereon are
similar to the futures contracts and options thereon discussed previously. By
entering into currency futures and options thereon on U.S. and foreign
exchanges, the Fund will seek to establish the rate at which it will be entitled
to exchange U.S. dollars for another currency at a future time. By selling
currency futures, the Fund will seek to establish the number of dollars it will
receive at delivery for a certain amount of a foreign currency. In this way,
whenever the Fund anticipates a decline in the value of a foreign currency
against the U.S. dollar, the Fund can attempt to "lock in" the U.S. dollar value
of some or all of the securities held in its portfolio that are denominated in
that currency. By purchasing currency futures, the Fund can establish the number
of dollars it will be required to pay for a specified amount of a foreign
currency in a future month. Thus if the Fund intends to buy securities in the
future and expects the U.S. dollar to decline against the relevant foreign
currency during the period before the purchase is effected, the Fund can attempt
to "lock in" the price in U.S. dollars of the securities it intends to acquire.
The purchase of options on currency futures will allow the Fund, for the
price of the premium and related transaction costs it must pay for the option,
to decide whether or not to buy (in the case of a call option) or to sell (in
the case of a put option) a futures contract at a specified price at any time
during the period before the option expires. If the investment adviser, in
purchasing an option, has been correct in its judgment concerning the direction
in which the market or the price of a foreign currency would move as against the
U.S. dollar, the Fund may exercise the option and thereby take a futures
position to hedge against the risk it had correctly anticipated or close out the
option position at a gain that will offset, to some extent, market or currency
exchange losses otherwise suffered by the Fund. If exchange rates move in a way
the Fund did not anticipate, however, the Fund will have incurred the expense of
the option without obtaining the expected benefit; any such movement in exchange
rates may also thereby reduce rather than enhance the Fund's profits on its
underlying securities transactions.
ADDITIONAL RISKS OF OPTIONS, FUTURES CONTRACTS, OPTIONS ON FUTURES CONTRACTS AND
FORWARD CONTRACTS
Futures contracts, and options thereon on securities and currencies may be
traded on foreign exchanges. Such transactions may not be regulated as
effectively as similar transactions in the U.S., may not involve a clearing
mechanism and related guarantees, and are subject to the risk of governmental
actions affecting trading in, or the prices of, foreign securities. The value of
such positions also could be adversely affected by (i) other complex foreign
political, legal and economic factors, (ii) lesser availability than in the U.S.
of data on which to make trading decisions, (iii) delays in the Fund's ability
to act upon economic events occurring in the foreign markets during non-business
hours in the U.S., (iv) the imposition of different exercise and settlement
terms and procedures and margin requirements than in the U.S. and (v) lesser
trading volume.
Exchanges on which options, futures and options on futures are traded may
impose limits on the positions that the Fund may take in certain circumstances.
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SPECIAL RISK CONSIDERATIONS RELATING TO FUTURES AND OPTIONS THEREON
There are several risks in connection with the use of futures contracts as a
hedging device. Due to the imperfect correlation between the price of futures
contracts and movements in the currency or group of currencies, the price of a
futures contract may move more or less than the price of the currencies being
hedged. In the case of futures contracts on securities indices, the correlation
between the price of the futures contract and the movements in the index may not
be perfect. Therefore, a correct forecast of currency rates, market trends or
international political trends by the investment adviser may still not result in
a successful hedging transaction.
The Fund's ability to establish and close out positions in futures contracts
and options on futures contracts will be subject to the development and
maintenance of liquid markets. Although the Fund generally will purchase or sell
only those futures contracts and options thereon for which there appears to be a
liquid market, there is no assurance that a liquid market on an exchange will
exist for any particular futures contract or option thereon at any particular
time. In the event no liquid market exists for a particular futures contract or
option thereon in which the Fund maintains a position, it will not be possible
to effect a closing transaction in that contract or to do so at a satisfactory
price and the Fund would have to either make or take delivery under the futures
contract or, in the case of a written option, wait to sell the underlying
securities until the option expires or is exercised or, in the case of a
purchased option, exercise the option. In the case of a futures contract or an
option on a futures contract which the Fund has written and which the Fund is
unable to close, the Fund would be required to maintain margin deposits on the
futures contract or option and to make variation margin payments until the
contract is closed.
Successful use of futures contracts and options thereon by the Fund is
subject to the ability of the investment adviser to predict correctly movements
in the direction of interest and foreign currency rates and the market
generally. If the investment adviser's expectations are not met, the Fund would
be in a worse position than if a hedging strategy had not been pursued. For
example, if the Fund has hedged against the possibility of an increase in
interest rates which would adversely affect the price of securities in its
portfolio and the price of such securities increases instead, the Fund will lose
part or all of the benefit of the increased value of its securities because it
will have offsetting losses in its futures positions. In addition, in such
situations, if the Fund has insufficient cash, to meet daily variation margin
requirements, it may have to sell securities to meet the requirements. These
sales may, but will not necessarily, be at increased prices which reflect the
rising market. The Fund may have to sell securities at a time when it is
disadvantageous to do so.
The hours of trading of futures contracts may not conform to the hours
during which the Fund may trade the underlying securities. To the extent that
the futures markets close before the securities markets, significant price and
rate movements can take place in the securities markets that cannot be reflected
in the futures markets.
LIMITATIONS ON THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF OPTIONS ON STOCK INDICES AND FUTURES
CONTRACTS AND OPTIONS ON FUTURES CONTRACTS
The Fund will engage in transactions in futures contracts and options
thereon only for BONA FIDE hedging, return enhancement and risk management
purposes, in each case in accordance with the rules and regulations of the CFTC,
and not for speculation.
The Fund will write put options on stock indices and futures contracts on
foreign currencies only if they are covered by segregating with the Fund's
Custodian an amount of cash or other liquid assets equal to the aggregate
exercise price of the puts. In accordance with CFTC regulations, the Fund may
not purchase or sell futures contracts or options thereon if the initial margin
and premiums for options on futures would exceed 5% of the liquidation value of
the Fund's total assets after taking into account unrealized profits and
unrealized losses on such contracts; provided, however, that in the case of an
option that is in-the-money at the time of the purchase, the in-the-money amount
may be excluded in calculating the 5% limitation. The above restriction does not
apply to the purchase and sale of futures contracts and options thereon for BONA
FIDE hedging purposes within the meaning of the CFTC regulations. In instances
involving the purchase of futures contracts or call options thereon or the
writing of put options thereon by the Fund, an amount of cash and other liquid
assets equal to the market value of the futures contracts and options thereon
(less any related margin deposits), will be deposited in a segregated account
with the Fund's Custodian to cover the position, or alternative cover will be
employed, thereby insuring that the use of such instruments is unleveraged. The
Fund does not intend to purchase options on securities indices if the aggregate
premiums paid for such outstanding options would exceed 10% of the Fund's total
assets.
Except as described below, the Fund will write call options on indices only
if on such date it holds a portfolio of stocks at least equal to the value of
the index times the multiplier times the number of contracts. When the Fund
writes a call option on a broadly-based stock market index, the Fund will
segregate or put into escrow with its Custodian, or pledge to a broker as
collateral for the option, cash or other liquid assets substantially replicating
the movement of the index, in the judgment of the Fund's investment adviser,
with a market value at the time the option is written of not less than 100% of
the current index value times the multiplier times the number of contracts.
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If the Fund has written an option on an industry or market segment index, it
will segregate or put into escrow with its Custodian, or pledge to a broker as
collateral for the option, at least ten "qualified securities," all of which are
stocks of issuers in such industry or market segment, with a market value at the
time the option is written of not less than 100% of the current index value
times the multiplier times the number of contracts. Such stocks will include
stocks which represent at least 50% of the weighting of the industry or market
segment index and will represent at least 50% of the Fund's holdings in that
industry or market segment. No individual security will represent more than 15%
of the amount so segregated, pledged or escrowed in the case of broadly-based
stock market index options or 25% of such amount in the case of industry or
market segment index options. If at the close of business on any day the market
value of such qualified securities so segregated, escrowed or pledged falls
below 100% of the current index value times the multiplier times the number of
contracts, the Fund will so segregate, escrow or pledge an amount in cash or
other liquid assets equal in value to the difference. In addition, when the Fund
writes a call on an index which is in-the-money at the time the call is written,
the Fund will segregate with its Custodian or pledge to the broker as collateral
cash or other liquid assets equal in value to the amount by which the call is
in-the-money times the multiplier times the number of contracts. Any amount
segregated pursuant to the foregoing sentence may be applied to the Fund's
obligation to segregate additional amounts in the event that the market value of
the qualified securities falls below 100% of the current index value times the
multiplier times the number of contracts. A "qualified security" is an equity
security which is listed on a national securities exchange or listed on NASDAQ
against which the Fund has not written a stock call option and which has not
been hedged by the Fund by the sale of stock index futures. However, if the Fund
holds a call on the same index as the call written where the exercise price of
the call held is equal to or less than the exercise price of the call written or
greater than the exercise price of the call written if the difference is
maintained by the Fund in cash or other liquid assets in a segregated account
with its Custodian, it will not be subject to the requirements described in this
paragraph.
The Fund may engage in futures contracts and options on futures transactions
as a hedge against changes, resulting from market or political conditions, in
the value of the currencies to which the Fund is subject or to which the Fund
expects to be subject in connection with future purchases. The Fund may engage
in such transactions when they are economically appropriate for the reduction of
risks inherent in the ongoing management of the Fund. The Fund may write options
on futures contracts to realize through the receipt of premium income a greater
return than would be realized in the Fund's portfolio securities alone.
The Fund's purchase and sale of futures contracts and purchase and writing
of options on futures contracts will be for the purpose of protecting its
portfolio against anticipated future changes in foreign currency exchange rates
which might otherwise either adversely affect the value of the Fund's portfolio
securities or adversely affect the prices of securities that the Fund intends to
purchase at a later date, and to enhance the Fund's return. As an alternative to
BONA FIDE hedging as defined by the CFTC, the Fund may comply with a different
standard established by CFTC rules with respect to futures contracts and options
thereon purchased by the Fund incidental to the Fund's activities in the
securities markets, under which the value of the assets underlying such
positions will not exceed the sum of (i) cash or other liquid assets segregated
for this purpose, (ii) cash proceeds on existing investments due within thirty
days and (iii) accrued profits on the particular futures contract or option
thereon.
In addition, CFTC regulations may impose limitations on the Fund's ability
to engage in certain return enhancement and risk management strategies. There
are no limitations on the Fund's use of futures contracts and options on futures
contracts beyond the restrictions set forth above.
Although the Fund intends to purchase or sell futures and options on futures
only on exchanges where there appears to be an active market, there is no
guarantee that an active market will exist for any particular contract or at any
particular time. If there is not a liquid market at a particular time, it may
not be possible to close a futures position at such time, and, in the event of
adverse price movements, the Fund would continue to be required to make daily
cash payments of variation margin. However, when futures positions are used to
hedge portfolio securities, such securities will not be sold until the futures
positions can be liquidated. In such circumstances, an increase in the price of
securities, if any, may partially or completely offset losses on the futures
contracts.
POSITION LIMITS. Transactions by the Fund in futures contracts and options
will be subject to limitations, if any, established by each of the exchanges,
boards of trade or other trading facilities (including NASDAQ) governing the
maximum number of options in each class which may be written or purchased by a
single investor or group of investors acting in concert, regardless of whether
the options are written on the same or different exchanges, boards of trade or
other trading facilities or are held or written in one or more accounts or
through one or more brokers. Thus, the number of futures contracts and options
which the Fund may write or purchase may be affected by the futures contracts
and options written or purchased by other investment advisory clients of the
investment adviser. An exchange, board of trade or other trading facility may
order the liquidations of positions found to be in excess of these limits, and
it may impose certain other sanctions.
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REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
The Fund's repurchase agreements will be collateralized by cash or liquid
assets. The Fund will enter into repurchase transactions only with parties
meeting creditworthiness standards approved by the Fund's Board of Directors.
The investment adviser will monitor the creditworthiness of such parties, under
the general supervision of the Board of Directors. In the event of a default or
bankruptcy by a seller, the Fund may liquidate the collateral. To the extent
that the proceeds from any sale of such collateral upon a default in the
obligation to repurchase are less than the repurchase price, the Fund will
suffer a loss.
The Fund participates in a joint repurchase account with other investment
companies managed by Prudential Investments Fund Management LLC (PIFM) pursuant
to an order of the SEC. On a daily basis, any uninvested cash balances of the
Fund may be aggregated with those of such investment companies and invested in
one or more repurchase agreements. Each fund participates in the income earned
or accrued in the joint account based on the percentage of its investment.
LENDING OF SECURITIES
Consistent with applicable regulatory requirements, the Fund may lend its
portfolio securities to brokers, dealers and financial institutions, provided
that outstanding loans do not exceed in the aggregate 33 1/3% of the value of
the Fund's total assets and provided that such loans are callable at any time by
the Fund and are at all times secured by cash or equivalent collateral
(including a secured letter of credit) that is equal to at least the market
value, determined daily, of the loaned securities. The advantage of such loans
is that the Fund continues to receive payments in lieu of the interest and
dividends of the loaned securities, while at the same time earning interest
either directly from the borrower or on the collateral which will be invested in
short-term obligations.
A loan may be terminated by the Fund at any time. If the borrower fails to
maintain the requisite amount of collateral, the loan automatically terminates,
and the Fund could use the collateral to replace the securities while holding
the borrower liable for any excess of replacement cost over collateral. As with
any extensions of credit, there are risks of delay in recovery and in some cases
loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower of the securities fail
financially. However, these loans of portfolio securities will only be made to
firms determined to be creditworthy pursuant to procedures approved by the Board
of Directors of the Fund. On termination of the loan, the borrower is required
to return the securities to the Fund, and any gain or loss in the market price
during the loan would inure to the Fund.
Since voting or consent rights which accompany loaned securities pass to the
borrower, the Fund will follow the policy of calling the loan, in whole or in
part as may be appropriate, to permit the exercise of such rights if the matters
involved would have a material effect on the Fund's investment in the securities
which are the subject of the loan. The Fund will pay reasonable finders',
administrative and custodial fees in connection with a loan of its securities or
may share the interest earned on collateral with the borrower.
BORROWING
The Fund may borrow an amount equal to no more than 20% of the value of its
total assets (calculated at the time of the borrowing) from banks for temporary,
extraordinary or emergency purposes or for the clearance of transactions. The
Fund may pledge up to 20% of its total assets to secure these borrowings. If the
Fund's asset coverage for borrowings falls below 300%, the Fund will take prompt
action to reduce its borrowings. If the 300% asset coverage should decline as a
result of market fluctuations or other reasons, the Fund may be required to sell
portfolio securities to reduce the debt and restore the 300% asset coverage,
even though it may be disadvantageous from an investment standpoint to sell
securities at that time. Such liquidations could cause the Fund to realize gains
on securities held for less than three months. Because no more than 30% of the
Fund's gross income may be derived from the sale or disposition of securities
held for less than three months to maintain the Fund's status as a regulated
investment company under the Internal Revenue Code, such gains would limit the
ability of the Fund to sell other securities held for less than three months
that the Fund might wish to sell. See "Taxes, Dividends and Distributions." The
Fund will not purchase portfolio securities when borrowings exceed 5% of the
value of its total assets.
ILLIQUID SECURITIES
The Fund may not hold more than 15% of its net assets in repurchase
agreements which have a maturity of longer than seven days or in other illiquid
securities, including securities that are illiquid by virtue of the absence of a
readily available market (either within or outside of the United States) or
legal or contractual restrictions on resale. Historically, illiquid securities
have included securities subject to contractual or legal restrictions on resale
because they have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended (Securities Act), securities which are otherwise not readily marketable
and repurchase agreements having a maturity of longer than seven days.
Securities which have not been registered under the Securities Act are referred
to as private placements or restricted securities and are purchased directly
from the issuer or in the secondary market. Mutual funds do not typically hold a
significant amount of these restricted or other illiquid securities because of
the potential for delays on resale and
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uncertainty in valuation. Limitations on resale may have an adverse effect on
the marketability of portfolio securities and a mutual fund might be unable to
dispose of restricted or other illiquid securities promptly or at reasonable
prices and might thereby experience difficulty satisfying redemptions within
seven days. A mutual fund might also have to register such restricted securities
in order to dispose of them resulting in additional expense and delay. Adverse
market conditions could impede such a public offering of securities.
In recent years, however, a large institutional market has developed for
certain securities that are not registered under the Securities Act including
repurchase agreements, commercial paper, foreign securities, municipal
securities, convertible securities and corporate bonds and notes. Institutional
investors depend on an efficient institutional market in which the unregistered
security can be readily resold or on an issuer's ability to honor a demand for
repayment. The fact that there are contractual or legal restrictions on resale
to the general public or to certain institutions may not be indicative of the
liquidity of such investments.
Rule 144A under the Securities Act allows for a broader institutional
trading market for securities otherwise subject to restriction on resale to the
general public. Rule 144A establishes a "safe harbor" from the registration
requirements of the Securities Act for resales of certain securities to
qualified institutional buyers. The investment adviser anticipates that the
market for certain restricted securities such as institutional commercial paper
and foreign securities will expand further as a result of this regulation and
the development of automated systems for the trading, clearance and settlement
of unregistered securities of domestic and foreign issuers, such as the PORTAL
System sponsored by the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD).
Restricted securities eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144A under the
Securities Act and commercial paper for which there is a readily available
market will not be deemed to be illiquid. The investment adviser will monitor
the liquidity of such restricted securities subject to the supervision of the
Board of Directors. In reaching liquidity decisions, the investment adviser will
consider, inter alia, the following factors: (1) the frequency of trades and
quotes for the security; (2) the number of dealers wishing to purchase or sell
the security and the number of other potential purchasers; (3) dealer
undertakings to make a market in the security and (4) the nature of the security
and the nature of the marketplace trades (E.G., the time needed to dispose of
the security, the method of soliciting offers and the mechanics of the
transfer). In addition, in order for commercial paper that is issued in reliance
on Section 4(2) of the Securities Act to be considered liquid, (i) it must be
rated in one of the two highest rating categories by at least two nationally
recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSRO), or if only one NRSRO rates
the securities, by that NRSRO, or, if unrated, be of comparable quality in the
view of the investment adviser; and (ii) it must not be "traded flat" (I.E.,
without accrued interest) or in default as to principal or interest. Repurchase
agreements subject to demand are deemed to have a maturity equal to the notice
period.
SECURITIES OF OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANIES
The Fund is permitted to invest up to 10% of its total assets in securities
of other non-affiliated investment companies. The Fund does not intend to invest
in such securities during the coming year. If a Fund does invest in securities
of other investment companies, shareholders of the Fund may be subject to
duplicate management and advisory fees. See "Investment Restrictions."
SEGREGATED ACCOUNTS
When the Fund is required to segregate assets in connection with certain
hedging transactions, it will maintain cash or liquid assets in a segregated
account with the Fund's Custodian. "Liquid assets" mean cash, U.S. Government
securities, equity securities (including foreign securities), debt obligations
or other liquid, unencumbered assets, marked-to-market daily.
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
As a result of the investment policies described above, the Fund may engage
in a substantial number of portfolio transactions, but the Fund's portfolio
turnover rate is not expected to exceed 200%. The portfolio turnover rate is
generally the percentage computed by dividing the lesser of portfolio purchases
or sales (excluding all securities, including options, whose maturities or
expiration date at acquisition were one year or less) by the monthly average
value of the portfolio. High portfolio turnover (over 100%) involves
correspondingly greater brokerage commissions and other transaction costs, which
are borne directly by the Fund. In addition, high portfolio turnover may also
mean that a proportionately greater amount of distributions to shareholders will
be taxed as ordinary income rather than long-term capital gains compared to
investment companies with lower portfolio turnover. See "Portfolio Transactions
and Brokerage" and "Taxes, Dividends and Distributions."
INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS
The following restrictions are fundamental policies. Fundamental policies
are those which cannot be changed without the approval of the holders of a
majority of the Fund's outstanding voting securities. A "majority of the Fund's
outstanding voting
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securities," when used in this Statement of Additional Information, means with
respect to the Fund, the lesser of (i) 67% of the shares represented at a
meeting at which more than 50% of the outstanding voting shares are present in
person or represented by proxy or (ii) more than 50% of the outstanding voting
shares.
The Fund may not:
1. Purchase securities on margin (but the Fund may obtain such short-term
credits as may be necessary for the clearance of transactions); provided that
the deposit or payment by the Fund of initial or maintenance margin in
connection with futures or options is not considered the purchase of a security
on margin.
2. Make short sales of securities or maintain a short position if, when
added together, more than 25% of the value of the Fund's net assets would be (i)
deposited as collateral for the obligation to replace securities borrowed to
effect short sales and (ii) allocated to segregated accounts in connection with
short sales. Short sales "against-the-box" are not subject to this limitation.
3. Issue senior securities, borrow money or pledge its assets, except that
the Fund may borrow from banks up to 20% of the value of its total assets
(calculated when the loan is made) for temporary, extraordinary or emergency
purposes or for the clearance of transactions. The Fund may pledge up to 20% of
the value of its total assets to secure such borrowings. For purposes of this
restriction, the purchase or sale of securities on a when-issued or delayed
delivery basis, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and collateral
arrangements relating thereto, and collateral arrangements with respect to
futures contracts and options thereon and with respect to the writing of options
and obligations of the Fund to Directors pursuant to deferred compensation
arrangements are not deemed to be a pledge of assets subject to this
restriction.
4. Purchase any security (other than obligations of the U.S. Government, its
agencies or instrumentalities) if as a result: (i) with respect to 75% of the
Fund's total assets, more than 5% of the Fund's total assets (determined at the
time of investment) would then be invested in securities of a single issuer, or
(ii) 25% or more of the Fund's total assets (determined at the time of the
investment) would be invested in a single industry.
5. Buy or sell real estate or interests in real estate, except that the Fund
may purchase and sell securities which are secured by real estate, securities of
companies which invest or deal in real estate and publicly traded securities of
real estate investment trusts. The Fund may not purchase interests in real
estate limited partnerships which are not readily marketable.
6. Buy or sell commodities or commodity contracts, except that the Fund may
purchase and sell financial futures contracts and options thereon, and forward
foreign currency exchange contracts.
7. Act as underwriter except to the extent that, in connection with the
disposition of portfolio securities, it may be deemed to be an underwriter under
certain federal securities laws.
8. Make investments for the purpose of exercising control or management.
9. Invest in securities of other non-affiliated investment companies, except
by purchases in the open market involving only customary brokerage commissions
and as a result of which the Fund will not hold more than 3% of the outstanding
voting securities of any one investment company, will not have invested more
than 5% of its total assets in any one investment company and will not have
invested more than 10% of its total assets (determined at the time of
investment) in such securities of one or more investment companies, or except as
part of a merger, consolidation or other acquisition.
10. Make loans, except through (i) repurchase agreements and (ii) loans of
portfolio securities limited to 33 1/3 of the Fund's total assets.
11. Purchase more than 10% of all outstanding voting securities of any one
issuer.
Whenever any fundamental investment policy or investment restriction states
a maximum percentage of the Fund's assets, it is intended that if the percentage
limitation is met at the time the investment is made, a later change in
percentage resulting from changing total or net asset values will not be
considered a violation of such policy. However, in the event that the Fund's
asset coverage for borrowings falls below 300%, the Fund will take prompt action
to reduce its borrowings, as required by applicable law.
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DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
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PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONS
NAME AND ADDRESS** (AGE) POSITION WITH FUND DURING PAST 5 YEARS
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Edward D. Beach (72) Director President and Director of BMC Fund, Inc., a closed-end
investment company; previously, Vice Chairman of Broyhill
Furniture Industries, Inc.; Certified Public Accountant;
Secretary and Treasurer of Broyhill Family Foundation,
Inc.; Member of the Board of Trustees of Mars Hill
College; Director of The High Yield Income Fund, Inc.
Delayne Dedrick Gold (58) Director Marketing and Management Consultant; Director of The High
Yield Income Fund, Inc.
*Robert F. Gunia (50) Director Comptroller (since May 1996) of Prudential Investments;
Executive Vice President and Treasurer (since December
1996) of Prudential Investments Fund Management LLC
(PIFM), Senior Vice President (since March 1987) of
Prudential Securities Incorporated (Prudential
Securities); formerly Chief Administrative Officer (July
1990-September 1996), Director (January 1989-September
1996) and Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief
Financial Officer (June 1987-September 1996) of
Prudential Mutual Fund Management, Inc.; Vice President
and Director (since May 1989) of Asia Pacific Fund, Inc.;
Director of The High Yield Income Fund, Inc.
Donald D. Lennox (78) Director Chairman (Since February 1990) and Director (since April
1989) of International Imaging Materials, Inc. (thermal
transfer ribbon manufacturer); Retired Chairman, Chief
Executive Officer and Director (March 1987-February 1989)
of Schlegel Corporation (industrial manufacturing);
Director of Gleason Corporation, Personal Sound
Technologies, Inc. and The High Yield Income Fund, Inc.
Douglas H. McCorkindale (57) Director Vice Chairman (since March 1984) of Gannett Co. Inc.
(publishing and media); Director of Gannett Co. Inc.,
Frontier Corporation and Continental Airlines, Inc.
*Mendel A. Melzer, CFA (36) Director Chief Investment Officer (since October 1996) of
751 Broad Street Prudential Mutual Funds & Annuities; formerly Chief
Newark, NJ 07102 Financial Officer (November 1995-September 1996) of
Prudential Investments, Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer (April 1993-November 1995) of
Prudential Preferred Financial Services, Managing
Director (April 1991-April 1993) of Prudential Investment
Advisors and Senior Vice President (July 1989-April 1991)
of Prudential Capital Corporation; Chairman and Director
of Prudential Series Fund, Inc.; Director of The High
Yield Income Fund, Inc.
Thomas T. Mooney (55) Director President of the Greater Rochester Metro Chamber of
Commerce; former Rochester City Manager; Trustee of
Center for Governmental Research, Inc.; Director of Blue
Cross of Rochester, Monroe County Water Authority,
Rochester Jobs, Inc., Executive Service Corps of
Rochester, Monroe County Industrial Development
Corporation, Northeast-Midwest Institute, The Business
Council of New York State, First Financial Fund, Inc.,
The High Yield Plus Fund, Inc. and The High Yield Income
Fund, Inc.
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PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONS
NAME AND ADDRESS** (AGE) POSITION WITH FUND DURING PAST 5 YEARS
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Stephen P. Munn (54) Director Chairman (since January 1994), Director and President
(since 1988) and Chief Executive Officer (1988-December
1993) of Carlisle Companies Incorporated (manufacturer of
industrial products).
*Richard A. Redeker (53) President and Employee of Prudential Investments; formerly President,
751 Broad St. Director Chief Executive Officer and Director (October
Newark NJ 07102 1993-September 1996) of Prudential Mutual Fund
Management, Inc., Executive Vice President, Director and
Member of the Operating Committee (October 1993-September
1996) of Prudential Securities, Director (October
1993-September 1996) of Prudential Securities Group,
Inc., Executive Vice President (January 1994-September
1996) of The Prudential Investment Corporation, Director
(January 1994-September 1996) of Prudential Mutual Fund
Distributors, Inc. and Prudential Mutual Fund Services,
Inc. and Senior Executive Vice President and Director
(September 1978-September 1993) of Kemper Financial
Services, Inc.; President and Director of The High Yield
Income Fund, Inc.
Robin B. Smith (57) Director Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (since August 1996),
formerly President and Chief Executive Officer (January
1989-August 1996) and President and Chief Operating
Officer (September 1981-December 1988) of Publishers
Clearing House; Director of BellSouth Corporation, Texaco
Inc., Springs Industries Inc. and Kmart Corporation
Louis A. Weil, III (56) Director Publisher and Chief Executive Officer (since January 1996)
and Director (since September 1991) of Central
Newspapers, Inc.; Chairman of the Board (since January
1996), Publisher and Chief Executive Officer (August
1991-December 1995) of Phoenix Newspapers, Inc.; formerly
Publisher (May 1989-March 1991) of Time Magazine,
President, Publisher & Chief Executive Officer (February
1986-August 1989) of The Detroit News and member of the
Advisory Board, Chase Manhattan Bank-Westchester;
Director of The High Yield Income Fund, Inc.
Clay T. Whitehead (58) Director President (since May 1983) of National Exchange Inc. (new
business development firm).
Thomas A. Early (42) Vice President Vice President and General Counsel (since March 1997) of
PMF&A; Executive Vice President, Secretary and General
Counsel (since December 1996) of PIFM; formerly Vice
President and General Counsel (March 1994-March 1997) of
Prudential Retirement Services and Associate General
Counsel and Chief Financial Services Officer (1988-1994)
of Frank Russell Company.
S. Jane Rose (51) Secretary Senior Vice President (since December 1996) of PIFM;
Senior Vice President and Senior Counsel (since July
1992) of Prudential Securities; formerly Senior Vice
President (January 1991-September 1996) and Senior
Counsel (June 1987-September 1996) of Prudential Mutual
Fund Management, Inc.
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PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONS
NAME AND ADDRESS** (AGE) POSITION WITH FUND DURING PAST 5 YEARS
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<S> <C> <C>
Grace C. Torres (38) Treasurer and Principal First Vice President (since December 1996) of PIFM; First
Financial and Accounting Vice President (since March 1994) of Prudential
Officer Securities; formerly First Vice President (March
1994-September 1996) of Prudential Mutual Fund
Management, Inc. and Vice President (July 1989-March
1994) of Bankers Trust Corporation.
Marguerite E. H. Morrison (41) Assistant Vice President and Associate General Counsel (since
Secretary December 1996) of PIFM; Vice President and Associate
General Counsel of Prudential Securities; formerly Vice
President and Associate General Counsel (June
1991-September 1996) of Prudential Mutual Fund
Management, Inc.
Stephen M. Ungerman (44) Assistant Treasurer Tax Director (since March 1996) of Prudential Investments
and the Private Asset Group of The Prudential Insurance
Company of America (Prudential); formerly First Vice
President (February 1993-September 1996) of Prudential
Mutual Fund Management, Inc. and Senior Tax Manager
(1981-January 1993) of Price Waterhouse LLP.
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* "Interested" Director, as defined in the Investment Company Act, by reason
of affiliation with Prudential Securities, Prudential or PIFM.
** Unless otherwise indicated, the address of the Directors and Officers is c/o
Prudential Mutual Funds, 100 Mulberry Street, Gateway Center Three, Newark,
New Jersey 07102-4077.
Directors and officers of the Fund are also trustees, directors and officers
of some or all of the other investment companies distributed by Prudential
Securities.
The officers conduct and supervise the daily business operations of the
Fund, while the Directors, in addition to their functions set forth under
"Manager" and "Distributor," oversee such actions and decide on general policy.
The Directors have adopted a retirement policy which calls for the
retirement of Directors on December 31 of the year in which they reach the age
of 72, except that retirement is being phased in for Directors of Prudential
Mutual Funds who were age 68 or older as of December 31, 1993. Under this
phase-in provision, Messrs. Beach and Lennox are scheduled to retire on December
31, 1999 and 1997, respectively.
Pursuant to the terms of the Management Agreement with the Fund, the Manager
pays all compensation of officers and employees of the Fund as well as the fees
and expenses of all Directors of the Fund who are affiliated persons of the
Manager. The Fund pays each of its Directors who is not an affiliated person of
PIFM or Prudential Investments annual compensation of $2,500, in addition to
certain out-of-pocket expenses. The amount of annual compensation paid to each
Director may change as a result of the introduction of additional funds on the
boards of which the Director will be asked to serve.
Directors may receive their Directors' fees pursuant to a deferred fee
agreement with the Fund. Under the terms of the agreement, the Fund accrues
daily the amount of Directors' fees in installments which accrue interest at a
rate equivalent to the prevailing rate applicable to 90-day U.S. Treasury bills
at the beginning of each calendar quarter or, pursuant to an SEC exemptive
order, at the daily rate of return of the Fund (the Fund rate). Payment of the
interest so accrued is also deferred and accruals become payable at the option
of the Director. The Fund's obligation to make payments of deferred Directors'
fees, together with interest thereon, is a general obligation of the Fund.
The following table sets forth the estimated aggregate compensation
estimated to be paid by the Fund for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1998 to
the Directors who are not affiliated with the Manager and the aggregate
compensation paid to such Directors for service on the boards of all other funds
managed by PIFM (Fund Complex) for the calendar year ended December 31, 1996.
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COMPENSATION TABLE
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PENSION OR TOTAL 1996
RETIREMENT ESTIMATED COMPENSATION
AGGREGATE BENEFITS ACCRUED ANNUAL FROM FUND
COMPENSATION AS PART OF FUND BENEFITS UPON COMPLEX PAID
NAME OF DIRECTOR FROM FUND EXPENSES RETIREMENT TO DIRECTORS
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Edward D. Beach................................... $ 2,500 None N/A $ 166,000(21/39)*
Delayne Dedrick Gold.............................. $ 2,500 None N/A $ 175,308(21/42)*
Robert F. Gunia+.................................. None None None None
Donald D. Lennox.................................. $ 2,500 None N/A $ 90,000(10/22)*
Douglas H. McCorkindale**......................... $ 2,500 None N/A $ 71,208(10/13)*
Mendel A. Melzer+................................. None None None None
Thomas T. Mooney**................................ $ 2,500 None N/A $ 135,375(18/36)*
Stephen P. Munn................................... $ 2,500 None N/A $ 49,125(6/8)*
Richard A. Redeker+............................... None None None None
Robin B. Smith**.................................. $ 2,500 None N/A $ 89,957(11/20)*
Louis A. Weil, III................................ $ 2,500 None N/A $ 91,250(13/18)*
Clay T. Whitehead................................. $ 2,500 None N/A $ 38,292(5/7)*
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* Indicates number of funds/portfolios in Fund Complex to which aggregate
compensation relates.
** Total compensation from all of the funds in the Fund Complex for the
calendar year ended December 31, 1996, includes amounts deferred at the
election of Directors under the funds' deferred compensation plans.
Including accrued interest, total compensation amounted to $71,034, $139,869
and $109,294 for Messrs. McCorkindale and Mooney and Ms. Smith,
respectively.
+ Messrs. Gunia, Melzer and Redeker, who are interested Directors, do not
receive compensation from the Fund or any fund in the Fund Complex.
As of September 1, 1997, the Directors and officers of the Fund, as a group,
owned less than 1% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. As of such date, PIFM
owned all of the Fund's outstanding shares and controlled the Fund.
MANAGER
The manager of the Fund is Prudential Investments Fund Management LLC
(formerly Prudential Mutual Fund Management LLC), as successor to Prudential
Mutual Fund Management, Inc. (PIFM or the Manager), 100 Mulberry Street, Gateway
Center Three, Newark, New Jersey 07102-4077. PIFM serves as manager to all of
the other investment companies that, together with the Funds, comprise the
Prudential Mutual Funds. See "How the Fund is Managed--Manager" in the
Prospectus of the Fund. As of August 31, 1997, PIFM managed and/or administered
open-end and closed-end management investment companies with assets of
approximately $58.7 billion. According to the Investment Company Institute, as
of December 31, 1996, the Prudential Mutual Funds were the 15th largest family
of mutual funds in the United States.
PIFM is a subsidiary of Prudential Securities Incorporated and The
Prudential Insurance Company of America (Prudential). Prudential Mutual Fund
Services LLC (PMFS or the Transfer Agent), a wholly-owned subsidiary of PIFM,
serves as the transfer agent for the Prudential Mutual Funds and, in addition,
provides customer service, recordkeeping and management and administration
services to qualified plans.
Pursuant to the Management Agreement with the Fund (the Management
Agreement), PIFM, subject to the supervision of the Fund's Board of Directors
and in conformity with the stated policies of the Fund, manages both the
investment operations of the Fund and the composition of the Fund's portfolio,
including the purchase, retention, disposition and loan of securities and other
assets. In connection therewith, PIFM is obligated to keep certain books and
records of the Fund. PIFM also administers the Fund's corporate affairs and, in
connection therewith, furnishes the Fund with office facilities, together with
those ordinary clerical and bookkeeping services which are not being furnished
by State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Fund's custodian (the Custodian),
and PMFS, the Fund's transfer and dividend disbursing agent. The management
services of PIFM for the Fund are not exclusive under the terms of the
Management Agreement and PIFM is free to, and does, render management services
to others.
For its services, PIFM receives, pursuant to the Management Agreement, a fee
at an annual rate of .60 of 1% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The fee
is computed daily and payable monthly. The Management Agreement also provides
that, in the event the expenses of a Fund (including the fees of PIFM, but
excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, distribution fees
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and litigation and indemnification expenses and other extraordinary expenses not
incurred in the ordinary course of the Fund's business) for any fiscal year
exceed the lowest applicable annual expense limitation established and enforced
pursuant to the statutes or regulations of any jurisdiction in which the Fund's
shares are qualified for offer and sale, the compensation due to PIFM will be
reduced by the amount of such excess. Reductions in excess of the total
compensation payable to PIFM will be paid by PIFM to the Fund. No jurisdiction
currently limits the Fund's expenses.
In connection with its management of the corporate affairs of the Fund, PIFM
bears the following expenses:
(a) the salaries and expenses of all personnel of the Fund and the Manager,
except the fees and expenses of Directors who are not affiliated persons of PIFM
or the Fund's investment adviser;
(b) all expenses incurred by PIFM or by the Fund in connection with managing
the ordinary course of a Fund's business, other than those assumed by a Fund as
described below; and
(c) the costs and expenses payable to The Prudential Investment Corporation,
doing business as Prudential Investments (PI or the Subadviser) pursuant to the
subadvisory agreement between PIFM and PI (the Subadvisory Agreement).
Under the terms of the Management Agreement, the Fund is responsible for the
payment of the following expenses: (a) the fees payable to the Manager, (b) the
fees and expenses of Directors who are not affiliated persons of the Manager or
the Fund's investment adviser, (c) the fees and certain expenses of the
Custodian and Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent, including the cost of
providing records to the Manager in connection with its obligation of
maintaining required records of the Fund and of pricing the Fund's shares, (d)
the charges and expenses of legal counsel and independent accountants for the
Fund, (e) brokerage commissions and any issue or transfer taxes chargeable to
the Fund in connection with its securities transactions, (f) all taxes and
corporate fees payable by the Fund to governmental agencies, (g) the fees of any
trade associations of which the Fund may be a member, (h) the cost of stock
certificates representing shares of the Fund, (i) the cost of fidelity and
liability insurance, (j) certain organization expenses of the Fund and the fees
and expenses involved in registering and maintaining registration of the Fund
and of its shares with the SEC and the states, including the preparation and
printing of the Fund's registration statements and prospectuses for such
purposes, (k) allocable communications expenses with respect to investor
services and all expenses of shareholders' and Directors' meetings and of
preparing, printing and mailing reports, proxy statements and prospectuses to
shareholders in the amount necessary for distribution to the shareholders, (l)
litigation and indemnification expenses and other extraordinary expenses not
incurred in the ordinary course of the Fund's business and (m) distribution
fees.
The Management Agreement provides that PIFM will not be liable for any error
of judgment or for any loss suffered by the Fund in connection with the matters
to which the Management Agreement relates, except a loss resulting from willful
misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of duty. The
Management Agreement provides that it will terminate automatically if assigned,
and that it may be terminated without penalty by either party upon not more than
60 days' nor less than 30 days' written notice. The Management Agreement will
continue in effect for a period of more than two years from the date of
execution only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least
annually in conformity with the Investment Company Act. The Fund's Management
Agreement was approved by the Board of Directors of the Fund, including all of
the Directors who are not parties to the contract or interested persons of any
such party on February 19, 1997, and by the initial shareholder of the Fund on
September 23, 1997.
PIFM has entered into the Subadvisory Agreement with PI. The Subadvisory
Agreement provides that PI will furnish investment advisory services in
connection with the management of the Fund. In connection therewith, PI is
obligated to keep certain books and records of the Fund. Under the Subadvisory
Agreement, PI, subject to the supervision of PIFM, is responsible for managing
the assets of the Fund in accordance with its investment objectives, investment
program and policies. PI determines what securities and other instruments are
purchased and sold for the Fund and is responsible for obtaining and evaluating
financial data relevant to the Fund. PIFM continues to have responsibility for
all investment advisory services pursuant to the Management Agreement. Under the
Subadvisory Agreement, PI is reimbursed by PIFM for the reasonable costs and
expenses incurred by PI in furnishing those services.
The Subadvisory Agreement was approved by the Board of Directors of the
Fund, including all of the Directors who are not parties to the contract or
interested persons of any such party on February 19, 1997, and by the initial
shareholder of that Fund on September 23, 1997.
The Subadvisory Agreement provides that it will terminate in the event of
its assignment (as defined in the Investment Company Act) or upon the
termination of the Management Agreement. The Subadvisory Agreement may be
terminated by the Fund, PIFM or PI upon not more than 60 days', nor less than 30
days', written notice. The Subadvisory Agreement provides that it will continue
in effect for a period of more than two years from its execution only so long as
such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in accordance with
the requirements of the Investment Company Act.
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DISTRIBUTOR
Prudential Securities Incorporated (Prudential Securities, PSI or the
Distributor), One Seaport Plaza, New York, New York 10292, acts as the
distributor of the shares of the Fund.
Pursuant to separate Distribution and Service Plans (the Class A Plan, the
Class B Plan and the Class C Plan, collectively, the Plans) adopted by the Fund
under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act and a distribution agreement
(the Distribution Agreement), Prudential Securities incurs the expenses of
distributing the Fund's Class A, Class B and Class C shares, respectively.
Prudential Securities also incurs the expenses of distributing the Class Z
shares under the Distribution Agreement with the Fund, none of which are
reimbursed by or paid for by the Fund. See "How the Fund is
Managed--Distributor" in the Prospectus.
The Class A Plan provides that (i) .25 of 1% of the average daily net assets
of the Class A shares may be used to pay for personal service and the
maintenance of shareholder accounts (service fee) and (ii) total distribution
fees (including the service fee of .25 of 1%) may not exceed .30 of 1%. The
Class B and Class C Plans provide that (i) .25 of 1% of the average daily net
assets of the Class B and Class C shares, respectively, may be paid as a service
fee and (ii) .75 of 1% (not including the service fee) may be paid for
distribution-related expenses with respect to the Class B and Class C shares,
respectively (asset-based sales charge).
The Class A, Class B and Class C Plans will continue in effect from year to
year, provided that each such continuance is approved at least annually by a
vote of the Board of Directors, including a majority vote of the Rule 12b-1
Directors, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such
continuance. The Plans may each be terminated at any time, without penalty, by
the vote of a majority of the Rule 12b-1 Directors or by the vote of the holders
of a majority of the outstanding shares of the applicable class on not more than
60 days', nor less than 30 days' written notice to any other party to the Plans.
The Plans may not be amended to increase materially the amounts to be spent for
the services described therein without approval by the shareholders of the
applicable class, and all material amendments are required to be approved by the
Board of Directors in the manner described above. Each Plan will automatically
terminate in the event of its assignment. A Fund will not be obligated to pay
expenses incurred under any Plan if it is terminated or not continued.
Pursuant to each Plan, the Board of Directors will review at least quarterly
a written report of the distribution expenses incurred on behalf of each class
of shares of the Fund by the Distributor. The report will include an itemization
of the distribution expenses and the purposes of such expenditures. In addition,
as long as the Plans remain in effect, the selection and nomination of Rule
12b-1 Directors shall be committed to the Rule 12b-1 Directors.
Pursuant to the Distribution Agreement, the Fund has agreed to indemnify
Prudential Securities to the extent permitted by applicable law against certain
liabilities under the federal securities laws. The Distribution Agreement was
approved by the Board of Directors, including a majority of the Rule 12b-1
Directors, on February 19, 1997.
On October 21, 1993, PSI entered into an omnibus settlement with the SEC,
state securities regulators in 51 jurisdictions and the NASD to resolve
allegations that PSI sold interests in more than 700 limited partnerships (and a
limited number of other types of securities) from January 1, 1980 through
December 31, 1990, in violation of securities laws to persons for whom such
securities were not suitable in light of the individuals' financial condition or
investment objectives. It was also alleged that the safety, potential returns
and liquidity of the investments had been misrepresented. The limited
partnerships principally involved real estate, oil and gas producing properties
and aircraft leasing ventures. The SEC Order (i) included findings that PSI's
conduct violated the federal securities laws and that an order issued by the SEC
in 1986 requiring PSI to adopt, implement and maintain certain supervisory
procedures had not been complied with; (ii) directed PSI to cease and desist
from violating the federal securities laws and imposed a $10 million civil
penalty; and (iii) required PSI to adopt certain remedial measures including the
establishment of a Compliance Committee of its Board of Directors. Pursuant to
the terms of the SEC settlement, PSI established a settlement fund in the amount
of $330,000,000 and procedures, overseen by a court approved Claims
Administrator, to resolve legitimate claims for compensatory damages by
purchasers of the partnership interests. PSI has agreed to provide additional
funds, if necessary, for that purpose. PSI's settlement with the state
securities regulators included an agreement to pay a penalty of $500,000 per
jurisdiction. PSI consented to a censure and to the payment of a $5,000,000 fine
in settling the NASD action. In settling the above referenced matters, PSI
neither admitted nor denied the allegations asserted against it.
On January 18, 1994, PSI agreed to the entry of a Final Consent Order and a
Parallel Consent Order by the Texas Securities Commissioner. The firm also
entered into a related agreement with the Texas Securities Commissioner. The
allegations were that the firm had engaged in improper sales practices and other
improper conduct resulting in pecuniary losses and other harm to investors
residing in Texas with respect to purchases and sales of limited partnership
interests during the period of January 1, 1980 through December 31, 1990.
Without admitting or denying the allegations, PSI consented to a reprimand,
agreed to cease and desist from future violations, and to provide voluntary
donations to the State of Texas in the aggregate amount of $1,500,000. The firm
agreed to suspend solicitation of new customer accounts, the general
solicitation of new accounts, and the offer for sale
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of securities in or from PSI's North Texas office to new customers during a
period of twenty consecutive business days, and agreed that its other Texas
offices would be subject to the same restrictions for a period of five
consecutive business days. PSI also agreed to institute training programs for
its securities salesmen in Texas.
On October 27, 1994, Prudential Securities Group, Inc. and PSI entered into
agreements with the United States Attorney deferring prosecution (provided PSI
complies with the terms of the agreement for three years) for any alleged
criminal activity related to the sale of certain limited partnership programs
from 1983 to 1990. In connection with these agreements, PSI agreed to add the
sum of $330,000,000 to the Fund established by the SEC and executed a
stipulation providing for a reversion of such funds to the United States Postal
Inspection Service. PSI further agreed to obtain a mutually acceptable outside
director to sit on the Board of Directors of PSG and the Compliance Committee of
PSI. The new director serves as an independent "ombudsman" whom PSI employees
can call anonymously with complaints about ethics and compliance. Prudential
Securities reports any allegations or instances of criminal conduct and material
improprieties to the new director. The new director submits compliance reports
which identify all such allegations or instances of criminal conduct and
material improprieties every three months and will continue to do so for a
three-year period.
NASD MAXIMUM SALES CHARGE RULE
Pursuant to rules of the NASD, the Distributor is required to limit
aggregate initial sales charges, deferred sales charges and asset-based sales
charges to 6.25% of total gross sales of each class of shares. In the case of
Class B shares, interest charges equal to the prime rate plus one percent per
annum may be added to the 6.25% limitation. Sales from the reinvestment of
dividends and distributions are not required to be included in the calculation
of the 6.25% limitation. The annual asset-based sales charge with respect to
Class B and Class C shares of the Fund may not exceed .75 of 1%. The 6.25%
limitation applies to a Fund rather than on a per shareholder basis. If
aggregate sales charges were to exceed 6.25% of total gross sales of any class,
all sales charges on shares of that class would be suspended.
PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS AND BROKERAGE
The Manager is responsible for decisions to buy and sell securities, futures
and options on securities and futures for the Fund, the selection of brokers,
dealers and futures commission merchants to effect the transactions and the
negotiation of brokerage commissions, if any. The term "Manager" as used in this
section includes the Subadviser. Broker-dealers may receive negotiated brokerage
commissions on Fund portfolio transactions, including options and the purchase
and sale of underlying securities upon the exercise of options. On foreign
securities exchanges, commissions may be fixed. Orders may be directed to any
broker or futures commission merchant including, to the extent and in the manner
permitted by applicable law, Prudential Securities and its affiliates.
Equity securities traded in the over-the-counter market and bonds, including
convertible bonds, are generally traded on a "net" basis with dealers acting as
principal for their own accounts without a stated commission, although the price
of the security usually includes a profit to the dealer. In underwritten
offerings, securities are purchased at a fixed price which includes an amount of
compensation to the underwriter, generally referred to as the underwriter's
concession or discount. On occasion, certain money market instruments and U.S.
Government agency securities may be purchased directly from the issuer, in which
case no commissions or discounts are paid. A Fund will not deal with Prudential
Securities or any affiliate in any transaction in which Prudential Securities or
any affiliate acts as principal, except in accordance with rules of the SEC.
Thus, it will not deal with Prudential Securities acting as market maker, and it
will not execute a negotiated trade with Prudential Securities if execution
involves Prudential Securities' acting as principal with respect to any part of
a Fund's order.
Portfolio securities may not be purchased from any underwriting or selling
syndicate of which Prudential Securities, or an affiliate, during the existence
of the syndicate, is a principal underwriter (as defined in the Investment
Company Act), except in accordance with rules of the SEC. This limitation, in
the opinion of the Fund, will not significantly affect a Fund's ability to
pursue its present investment objective. However, in the future in other
circumstances, a Fund may be at a disadvantage because of this limitation in
comparison to other funds with similar objectives but not subject to such
limitations.
In placing orders for portfolio securities of a Fund, the Manager is
required to give primary consideration to obtaining the most favorable price and
efficient execution. This means that the Manager will seek to execute each
transaction at a price and commission, if any, which provide the most favorable
total cost or proceeds reasonably attainable in the circumstances. While the
Manager generally seeks reasonably competitive spreads or commissions, the Fund
will not necessarily be paying the lowest spread or commission available. Within
the framework of this policy, the Manager will consider the research and
investment services provided by brokers, dealers or futures commission merchants
who effect or are parties to portfolio transactions of a
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Fund, the Manager or the Manager's other clients. Such research and investment
services are those which brokerage houses customarily provide to institutional
investors and include statistical and economic data and research reports on
particular companies and industries. Such services are used by the Manager in
connection with all of its investment activities, and some of such services
obtained in connection with the execution of transactions for a Fund may be used
in managing other investment accounts. Conversely, brokers, dealers or futures
commission merchants furnishing such services may be selected for the execution
of transactions of such other accounts, whose aggregate assets are far larger
than a Fund's, and the services furnished by such brokers, dealers or futures
commission merchants may be used by the Manager in providing investment
management for a Fund. Commission rates are established pursuant to negotiations
with the broker, dealer or futures commission merchant based on the quality and
quantity of execution services provided by the broker in the light of generally
prevailing rates. The Manager's policy is to pay higher commissions to brokers,
other than Prudential Securities, for particular transactions than might be
charged if a different broker had been selected, on occasions when, in the
Manager's opinion, this policy furthers the objective of obtaining best price
and execution. In addition, the Manager is authorized to pay higher commissions
on brokerage transactions for a Fund to brokers other than Prudential Securities
(or any affiliate) in order to secure research and investment services described
above, subject to review by the Fund's Board of Directors from time to time as
to the extent and continuation of this practice. The allocation or orders among
brokers and the commission rates paid are reviewed periodically by the Fund's
Board of Directors. Portfolio securities may not be purchased from any
underwriting or selling syndicate of which Prudential Securities (or any
affiliate), during the existence of the syndicate, is a principal underwriter
(as defined in the Investment Company Act), except in accordance with rules of
the SEC. This limitation, in the opinion of the Fund, will not significantly
affect the Fund's ability to pursue its present investment objective. However,
in the future, in other circumstances, the Fund may be at a disadvantage because
of this limitation in comparison to other funds with similar objectives but not
subject to such limitations.
Subject to the above considerations, Prudential Securities (or any
affiliate) may act as a securities broker or futures commission merchant for the
Fund. In order for Prudential Securities (or any affiliate) to effect any
portfolio transactions for a Fund, the commissions, fees or other remuneration
received by Prudential Securities (or any affiliate) must be reasonable and fair
compared to the commissions, fees or other remuneration paid to other brokers or
futures commission merchants in connection with comparable transactions
involving similar securities or futures being purchased or sold on an exchange
during a comparable period of time. This standard would allow Prudential
Securities (or any affiliate) to receive no more than the remuneration which
would be expected to be received by an unaffiliated broker or futures commission
merchant in a commensurate arm's-length transaction. Furthermore, the Board of
Directors of the Fund, including a majority of the Directors who are not
"interested" persons, has adopted procedures which are reasonably designed to
provide that any commissions, fees or other remuneration paid to Prudential
Securities (or any affiliate) are consistent with the foregoing standard. In
accordance with Section 11(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Prudential
Securities may not retain compensation for effecting transactions on a national
securities exchange for a Fund unless the Fund has expressly authorized the
retention of such compensation. Prudential Securities must furnish to a Fund at
least annually a statement setting forth the total amount of all compensation
retained by Prudential Securities from transactions effected for the Fund during
the applicable period. Brokerage and futures transactions with Prudential
Securities are also subject to such fiduciary standards as may be imposed by
applicable law.
PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION OF FUND SHARES
Shares of a Fund may be purchased at a price equal to the next determined
net asset value per share plus a sales charge which, at the election of the
investor, may be imposed either (i) at the time of purchase (Class A shares) or
(ii) on a deferred basis (Class B or Class C shares). Class Z shares of the Fund
are offered to a limited group of investors at net asset value without any sales
charges. See "Shareholder Guide--How to Buy Shares of the Fund" in the
Prospectus.
Each class represents an interest in the same assets of a Fund and is
identical in all respects except that (i) each class is subject to different
sales charges and distribution and/or service fees (except for Class Z shares,
which are not subject to any sales charges and distribution and/or service
fees), which may affect performance, (ii) each class has exclusive voting rights
with respect to any matter submitted to shareholders that relates solely to its
arrangement and has separate voting rights on any matter submitted to
shareholders in which the interests of one class differ from the interests of
any other class, (iii) each class has a different exchange privilege, (iv) only
Class B shares have a conversion feature and (v) Class Z shares are offered
exclusively for sale to a limited group of investors. See "Distributor" and
"Shareholder Investment Account--Exchange Privilege."
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SPECIMEN PRICE MAKE-UP
Under the current distribution arrangements between the Fund and the
Distributor, Class A shares are sold with a maximum sales charge of 5% and Class
B*, Class C* and Class Z shares are sold at net asset value. Using the net asset
value of the Fund at August 1, 1997, the maximum offering price of the Fund's
shares is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS A
<S> <C>
Net asset value and redemption price per Class A share............ $ 10.00
Maximum sales charge (5% of offering price)....................... .53
------
Offering price to public.......................................... $ 10.53
------
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CLASS B
Net asset value, redemption price and offering price per Class B
share*........................................................... $ 10.00
------
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CLASS C
Net asset value, redemption price and offering price per Class C
share*........................................................... $ 10.00
------
------
CLASS Z
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per Class Z
share............................................................ $ 10.00
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<FN>
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* Class B and Class C shares are subject to a contingent deferred sales
charge on certain redemptions. See "Shareholder Guide--How to Sell Your
Shares--Contingent Deferred Sales Charges" in the Prospectus.
</TABLE>
REDUCTION AND WAIVER OF INITIAL SALES CHARGES--CLASS A SHARES
COMBINED PURCHASE AND CUMULATIVE PURCHASE PRIVILEGE. If an investor or
eligible group of related investors purchases Class A shares of a Fund
concurrently with Class A shares of other Prudential Mutual Funds, the purchases
may be combined to take advantage of the reduced sales charges applicable to
larger purchases. See the table of breakpoints under "Shareholder
Guide--Alternative Purchase Plan" in the Prospectus of the Fund.
An eligible group of related Fund investors includes any combination of the
following:
(a) an individual;
(b) the individual's spouse, their children and their parents;
(c) the individual's and spouse's Individual Retirement Account (IRA);
(d) any company controlled by the individual (a person, entity or group that
holds 25% or more of the outstanding voting securities of a company will be
deemed to control the company, and a partnership will be deemed to be controlled
by each of its general partners);
(e) a trust created by the individual, the beneficiaries of which are the
individual, his or her spouse, parents or children;
(f) a Uniform Gifts to Minors Act/Uniform Transfers to Minors Act account
created by the individual or the individual's spouse; and
(g) one or more employee benefit plans of a company controlled by an
individual.
In addition, an eligible group of related Fund investors may include an
employer (or group of related employers) and one or more qualified retirement
plans of such employer or employers (an employer controlling, controlled by or
under common control with another employer is deemed related to that employer).
The Distributor must be notified at the time of purchase that the investor
is entitled to a reduced sales charge. The reduced sales charge will be granted
subject to confirmation of the investor's holdings. The Combined Purchase and
Cumulative Purchase Privilege does not apply to individual participants in
pension, profit-sharing or other employee benefit plans qualified under Section
401 of the Internal Revenue Code and deferred compensation and annuity plans
under Sections 457 and 403(b)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code.
RIGHTS OF ACCUMULATION. Reduced sales charges are also available through
Rights of Accumulation, under which an investor or an eligible group of related
investors, as described above under "Combined Purchase and Cumulative Purchase
Privilege," may aggregate the value of their existing holdings of shares of a
Fund and shares of other Prudential Mutual Funds (excluding money
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market funds other than those acquired pursuant to the exchange privilege) to
determine the reduced sales charge. The value of shares held directly with the
Transfer Agent and through Prudential Securities will not be aggregated to
determine the reduced sales charge. All shares must be held either directly with
the Transfer Agent or through Prudential Securities. The value of existing
holdings for purposes of determining the reduced sales charge is calculated
using the maximum offering or price (net asset value plus maximum sales charge)
as of the previous business day. See "How the Fund Values Its Shares" in the
Prospectus of the Fund. The Distributor must be notified at the time of purchase
that the investor is entitled to a reduced sales charge. The reduced sales
charges will be granted subject to confirmation of the investor's holdings.
Rights of Accumulation are not available to individual participants in any
retirement or group plans.
LETTER OF INTENT. Reduced sales charges are available to investors (or an
eligible group of related investors), including retirement and group plans, who
enter into a written Letter of Intent providing for the purchase, within a
thirteen-month period, of shares of a Fund and shares of other Prudential Mutual
Funds (Investment Letter of Intent). Retirement and group plans may also qualify
to purchase Class A shares at net asset value by entering into a Letter of
Intent whereby they agree to enroll, within a thirteen-month period, a specified
number of eligible employees or participants (Participant Letter of Intent).
For purposes of the Investment Letter of Intent, all shares of a Fund and
shares of other Prudential Mutual Funds (excluding money market funds other than
those acquired pursuant to the exchange privilege) which were previously
purchased and are still owned are also included in determining the applicable
reduction. However, the value of shares held directly with the Transfer Agent
and through Prudential Securities will not be aggregated to determine the
reduced sales charge. All shares must be held either directly with the Transfer
Agent or through Prudential Securities.
A Letter of Intent permits a purchaser, in the case of an Investment Letter
of Intent, to establish a total investment goal to be achieved by any number of
investments over a thirteen-month period and, in the case of a Participant
Letter of Intent, to establish a minimum eligible employee or participant goal
over a thirteen-month period. Each investment made during the period, in the
case of an Investment Letter of Intent, will receive the reduced sales charge
applicable to the amount represented by the goal, as if it were a single
investment. In the case of a Participant Letter of Intent, each investment made
during the period will be made at net asset value. Escrowed Class A shares
totaling 5% of the dollar amount of the Letter of Intent will be held by the
Transfer Agent in the name of the purchaser, except in the case of retirement
and group plans where the employer or plan sponsor will be responsible for
paying any applicable sales charge. The effective date of an Investment Letter
of Intent (except in the case of retirement and group plans), may be back-dated
up to 90 days, in order that any investments made during this 90-day period,
valued at the purchaser's cost, can be applied to the fulfillment of the Letter
of Intent goal.
The Investment Letter of Intent does not obligate the investor to purchase,
nor the Fund to sell, the indicated amount. Similarly, the Participant Letter of
Intent does not obligate the retirement or group plan to enroll the indicated
number of eligible employees or participants. In the event the Letter of Intent
goal is not achieved within the thirteen-month period, the purchaser (or the
employer or plan sponsor in the case of any retirement or group plan) is
required to pay the difference between the sales charge otherwise applicable to
the purchases made during this period and sales charges actually paid. Such
payment may be made directly to the Distributor or, if not paid, the Distributor
will liquidate sufficient escrowed shares to obtain such difference. If the goal
is exceeded in an amount which qualifies for a lower sales charge, a price
adjustment is made by refunding to the purchaser the amount of excess sales
charge, if any, paid during the thirteen-month period. Investors electing to
purchase Class A shares of the Fund pursuant to a Letter of Intent should
carefully read such Letter of Intent.
The Distributor must be notified at the time of purchase that the investor
is entitled to a reduced sales charge. The reduced sales charge will, in the
case of an Investment Letter of Intent, be granted subject to confirmation of
the investor's holdings or in the case of a Participant Letter of Intent,
subject to confirmation of the number of eligible employees or participants in
the retirement or group plan. Letters of Intent are not available to individual
participants in any retirement or group plans.
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WAIVER OF THE CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE--CLASS B SHARES
The contingent deferred sales charge is waived under circumstances described
in the Prospectus. See "Shareholder Guide--How to Sell Your Shares--Waiver of
Contingent Deferred Sales Charges" in the Prospectus. In connection with these
waivers, the Transfer Agent will require you to submit the supporting
documentation set forth below.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CATEGORY OF WAIVER REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
<S> <C>
Death A copy of the shareholder's death certificate or, in
the case of a trust, a copy of the grantor's death
certificate, plus a copy of the trust agreement
identifying the grantor.
Disability--An individual will be A copy of the Social Security Administration award
considered disabled if he or she is letter or a letter from a physician on the
unable to engage in any substantial physician's letterhead stating that the shareholder
gainful activity by reason of any (or, in the case of a trust, the grantor) is
medically determinable physical or permanently disabled. The letter must also indicate
mental impairment which can be expected the date of disability.
to result in death or to be of
long-continued and indefinite duration.
Distribution from an IRA or 403(b) A copy of the distribution form from the custodial
Custodial Account firm indicating (i) the date of birth of the
shareholder and (ii) that the shareholder is over
age 59 and is taking a normal distribution--signed
by the shareholder.
Distribution from Retirement Plan A letter signed by the plan administrator/trustee
indicating the reason for the distribution.
Excess Contributions A letter from the shareholder (for an IRA) or the
plan administrator/ trustee on company letterhead
indicating the amount of the excess and whether or
not taxes have been paid.
</TABLE>
The Transfer Agent reserves the right to request such additional documents as it
may deem appropriate.
SHAREHOLDER INVESTMENT ACCOUNT
Upon the initial purchase of Fund shares, a Shareholder Investment Account
is established for each investor under which a record of the shares held is
maintained by the Transfer Agent. If a stock certificate is desired, it must be
requested in writing for each transaction. Certificates are issued only for full
shares and may be redeposited in the Account at any time. There is no charge to
the investor for issuance of a certificate. The Fund makes available to its
shareholders the following privileges and plans.
AUTOMATIC REINVESTMENT OF DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS
For the convenience of investors, all dividends and distributions are
automatically reinvested in full and fractional shares of the Fund. An investor
may direct the Transfer Agent in writing not less than five full business days
prior to the record date to have subsequent dividends or distributions sent in
cash rather than reinvested. In the case of recently purchased shares for which
registration instructions have not been received on the record date, cash
payment will be made directly to the dealer. Any shareholder who receives a cash
payment representing a dividend or distribution may reinvest such dividend or
distribution at net asset value by returning the check or the proceeds to the
Transfer Agent within 30 days after the payment date. Such investment will be
made at the net asset value per share next determined after receipt of the check
or proceeds by the Transfer Agent. Such shareholder will receive credit for any
contingent deferred sales charge paid in connection with the amount of proceeds
being reinvested.
EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE
The Fund makes available to its shareholders the Exchange Privilege. The
Fund makes available to its shareholders the privilege of exchanging their
shares of the Fund for shares of certain other Prudential Mutual Funds,
including one or more specified money market funds, subject in each case to the
minimum investment requirements of such funds. Shares of such other Prudential
Mutual Funds may also be exchanged for shares of the Fund. All exchanges are
made on the basis of relative net asset value next determined after receipt of
an order in proper form. An exchange will be treated as a redemption and
purchase for tax
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purposes. Shares may be exchanged for shares of another fund only if shares of
such fund may legally be sold under applicable state laws. For retirement and
group plans having a limited menu of Prudential Mutual Funds, the Exchange
Privilege is available for those funds eligible for investment in the particular
program.
It is contemplated that the Exchange Privilege may be applicable to new
mutual funds whose shares may be distributed by the Distributor.
CLASS A. Shareholders of the Fund may exchange their Class A shares for
shares of certain other Prudential Mutual Funds, shares of Prudential Government
Securities Trust (Short-Intermediate Term Series) and shares of the money market
funds specified below. No fee or sales load will be imposed upon the exchange.
Shareholders of money market funds who acquired such shares upon exchange of
Class A shares may use the Exchange Privilege only to acquire Class A shares of
the Prudential Mutual Funds participating in the Exchange Privilege.
The following money market funds participate in the Class A Exchange
Privilege:
Prudential California Municipal Fund
(California Money Market Series)
Prudential Government Securities Trust
(Money Market Series)
(U.S. Treasury Money Market Series)
Prudential Municipal Series Fund
(Connecticut Money Market Series)
(Massachusetts Money Market Series)
(New York Money Market Series)
(New Jersey Money Market Series)
Prudential MoneyMart Assets, Inc. (Class A shares)
Prudential Tax-Free Money Fund, Inc.
CLASS B AND CLASS C. Shareholders of the Fund may exchange their Class B and
Class C shares for Class B and Class C shares, respectively, of certain other
Prudential Mutual Funds and shares of Prudential Special Money Market Fund, Inc.
No CDSC will be payable upon such exchange, but a CDSC may be payable upon the
redemption of the Class B and Class C shares acquired as a result of the
exchange. The applicable sales charge will be that imposed by the fund in which
shares were initially purchased and the purchase date will be deemed to be the
date of the initial purchase, rather than the date of the exchange.
Class B and Class C shares of the Fund may also be exchanged for Class B and
Class C shares, respectively, of an eligible money market fund without
imposition of any CDSC at the time of exchange. Upon subsequent redemption from
such money market fund or after re-exchange into the Fund, such shares will be
subject to the CDSC calculated without regard to the time such shares were held
in the money market fund. In order to minimize the period of time in which
shares are subject to a CDSC, shares exchanged out of the money market fund will
be exchanged on the basis of their remaining holding periods, with the longest
remaining holding periods being transferred first. In measuring the time period
shares are held in a money market fund and "tolled" for purposes of calculating
the CDSC holding period, exchanges are deemed to have been made on the last day
of the month. Thus, if shares are exchanged into a Fund from a money market fund
during the month (and are held in the Fund at the end of the month), the entire
month will be included in the CDSC holding period. Conversely, if shares are
exchanged into a money market fund prior to the last day of the month (and are
held in the money market fund on the last day of the month), the entire month
will be excluded from the CDSC holding period. For purposes of calculating the
seven year holding period applicable to the Class B conversion feature, the time
period during which Class B shares were held in a money market fund will be
excluded.
At any time after acquiring shares of other funds participating in the Class
B or Class C exchange privilege, a shareholder may again exchange those shares
(and any reinvested dividends and distributions) for Class B or Class C shares
of the Fund, respectively, without subjecting such shares to any CDSC. Shares of
any fund participating in the Class B or Class C exchange privilege that were
acquired through reinvestment of dividends or distributions may be exchanged for
Class B or Class C shares of other funds, respectively, without being subject to
any CDSC.
CLASS Z. Class Z shares may be exchanged for Class Z shares of other
Prudential Mutual Funds.
Additional details about the Exchange Privilege and prospectuses for each of
the Prudential Mutual Funds are available from the Fund's Transfer Agent,
Prudential Securities or Prusec. The Exchange Privilege may be modified,
terminated or suspended on 60 days' notice, and any fund, including the Fund, or
the Distributor, has the right to reject any exchange application relating to
such fund's shares.
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DOLLAR COST AVERAGING
Dollar cost averaging is a method of accumulating shares by investing a
fixed amount of dollars in shares at set intervals. An investor buys more shares
when the price is low and fewer shares when the price is high. The average cost
per share is lower than it would be if a constant number of shares were bought
at set intervals.
Dollar cost averaging may be used, for example, to plan for retirement, to
save for a major expenditure, such as the purchase of a home, or to finance a
college education. The cost of a year's education at a four-year college today
averages around $14,000 at a private college and around $6,000 at a public
university. Assuming these costs increase at a rate of 7% a year, as has been
projected, for the freshman class of 2011, the cost of four years at a private
college could reach $210,000 and over $90,000 at a public university.(1)
The following chart shows how much you would need in monthly investments to
achieve specified lump sums to finance your investment goals.(2)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD OF
MONTHLY INVESTMENTS: $100,000 $150,000 $200,000 $250,000
- -------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
25 Years............................................................ $ 110 $ 165 $ 220 $ 275
20 Years............................................................ 176 264 352 440
15 Years............................................................ 296 444 592 740
10 Years............................................................ 555 833 1,110 1,388
5 Years............................................................ 1,371 2,057 2,742 3,428
</TABLE>
AUTOMATIC SAVINGS ACCUMULATION PLAN (ASAP)
Under ASAP, an investor may arrange to have a fixed amount automatically
invested in shares of a Fund monthly by authorizing his or her bank account or
Prudential Securities Account (including a Command Account) to be debited to
invest specified dollar amounts in shares of a Fund. The investor's bank must be
a member of the Automatic Clearing House System. Stock certificates are not
issued to ASAP participants.
Further information about this program and an application form can be
obtained from the Transfer Agent, Prudential Securities or Prusec.
SYSTEMATIC WITHDRAWAL PLAN
A systematic withdrawal plan is available to shareholders through Prudential
Securities or the Transfer Agent. Such withdrawal plan provides for monthly or
quarterly checks in any amount, except as provided below, up to the value of the
shares in the shareholder's account. Withdrawals of Class B or Class C shares
may be subject to a CDSC. See "Shareholder Guide--How to Sell Your
Shares--Contingent Deferred Sales Charges" in the Prospectus of the Fund.
In the case of shares held through the Transfer Agent (i) a $10,000 minimum
account value applies, (ii) withdrawals may not be for less than $100 and (iii)
the shareholder must elect to have all dividends and/or distributions
automatically reinvested in additional full and fractional shares at net asset
value on shares held under this plan. See "Shareholder Investment Account--
Automatic Reinvestment of Dividends and/or Distributions."
Prudential Securities and the Transfer Agent act as agents for the
shareholder in redeeming sufficient full and fractional shares to provide the
amount of the periodic withdrawal payment. The systematic withdrawal plan may be
terminated at any time, and the Distributor reserves the right to initiate a fee
of up to $5 per withdrawal, upon 30 days' written notice to the shareholder.
Withdrawal payments should not be considered as dividends, yield or income.
If periodic withdrawals continuously exceed reinvested dividends and
distributions, the shareholder's original investment will be correspondingly
reduced and ultimately exhausted.
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(1)Source information concerning the costs of education at public and
private universities is available from The College Board Annual Survey of
Colleges, 1993. Average costs for private institutions include tuition, fees,
room and board for the 1993-1994 academic year.
(2)The chart assumes an effective rate of return of 8% (assuming monthly
compounding). This example is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended
to reflect the performance of an investment in shares of a Fund. The investment
return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's
shares when redeemed may be worth more or less than their original cost. See
"Automatic Savings Accumulation Plan."
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Furthermore, each withdrawal constitutes a redemption of shares, and any
gain or loss realized must be recognized for federal income tax purposes. In
addition, withdrawals made concurrently with purchases of additional shares are
inadvisable because of the sales charges applicable to (i) the purchase of Class
A shares and (ii) the withdrawal of Class B and Class C shares. Each shareholder
should consult his or her own tax adviser with regard to the tax consequences of
the plan, particularly if used in connection with a retirement plan.
TAX-DEFERRED RETIREMENT PLANS
Various qualified retirement plans, including a 401(k) plan, self-directed
individual retirement accounts and "tax-deferred accounts" under Section
403(b)(7)of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Internal Revenue
Code) are available through the Distributor. These plans are for use by both
self-employed individuals and corporate employers. These plans permit either
self-direction of accounts by participants, or a pooled account arrangement.
Information regarding the establishment of these plans, and the administration,
custodial fees and other details are available from Prudential Securities or the
Transfer Agent.
Investors who are considering the adoption of such a plan should consult
with their own legal counsel or tax adviser with respect to the establishment
and maintenance of any such plan.
TAX-DEFERRED RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS
INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS. An individual retirement account (IRA) permits
the deferral of federal income tax on income earned in the account until the
earnings are withdrawn. The following chart represents a comparison of the
earnings in a personal savings account with those in an IRA, assuming a $2,000
annual contribution, an 8% rate of return and a 39.6% federal income tax bracket
and shows how much more retirement income can accumulate within an IRA as
opposed to a taxable individual savings account.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
TAX-DEFERRED COMPOUNDING(1)
CONTRIBUTIONS PERSONAL
MADE OVER: SAVINGS IRA
- ------------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
10 years $ 26,165 $ 31,291
15 years 44,675 58,649
20 years 68,109 98,846
25 years 97,780 157,909
30 years 135,346 244,692
</TABLE>
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(1) The chart is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent the
performance of the Fund or any specific investment. It shows taxable versus
tax-deferred compounding for the periods and on the terms indicated.
Earnings in the IRA account will be subject to tax when withdrawn from the
account.
MUTUAL FUND PROGRAMS
From time to time, the Fund may be included in a mutual fund program with
other Prudential Mutual Funds. Under such a program, a group of portfolios will
be selected and thereafter marketed collectively. Typically, these programs are
created with an investment theme, e.g., to seek greater diversification,
protection from interest rate movements or access to different management
styles. In the event such a program is instituted, there may be a minimum
investment requirement for the program as a whole. The Fund may waive or reduce
the minimum initial investment requirements in connection with such a program.
The mutual funds in the program may be purchased individually or as part of
a program. Since the allocation of portfolios included in the program may not be
appropriate for all investors, investors should consult their Prudential
Securities Financial Advisor or Prudential/Pruco Securities Representative
concerning the appropriate blend of portfolios for them. If investors elect to
purchase the individual mutual funds that constitute the program in an
investment ratio different from that offered by the program, the standard
minimum investment requirements for the individual mutual funds will apply.
NET ASSET VALUE
Under the Investment Company Act, the Board of Directors is responsible for
determining in good faith the fair value of securities of the Fund. In
accordance with procedures adopted by the Board of Directors, the value of
investments listed on a securities exchange and NASDAQ National Market System
securities (other than options on stock and stock indices) are valued at
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the last sales price on the day of valuation, or, if there was no sale on such
day, the mean between the last bid and asked prices on such day, as provided by
a pricing service. Corporate bonds (other than convertible debt securities) and
U.S. Government securities that are actively traded in the over-the-counter
market, including listed securities for which the primary market is believed to
be over-the-counter, are valued on the basis of valuations provided by a pricing
service which uses information with respect to transactions in bonds, quotations
from bond dealers, agency ratings, market transactions in comparable securities
and various relationships between securities in determining value. Convertible
debt securities that are actively traded in the over-the-counter market,
including listed securities for which the primary market is believed to be
over-the-counter, are valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked
prices provided by principal market makers or independent pricing agents.
Options on stock and stock indices traded on an exchange are valued at the mean
between the most recently quoted bid and asked prices on the respective exchange
and futures contracts and options thereon are valued at their last sale prices
as of the close of trading on the applicable commodities exchange. Should an
extraordinary event, which is likely to affect the value of the security, occur
after the close of an exchange on which a portfolio security is traded, such
security will be valued at fair value considering factors determined in good
faith by the investment adviser under procedures established by and under the
general supervision of the Fund's Board of Directors.
Securities or other assets for which reliable market quotations are not
readily available or for which the pricing agent or principal market maker does
not provide a valuation or methodology or provides a valuation or methodology
that, in the judgment of the Manager or Subadviser (or Valuation Committee or
Board of Directors), does not represent fair value, are valued by the Valuation
Committee or Board in consultation with the Manager and Subadviser. Short-term
debt securities are valued at cost, with interest accrued or discount amortized
to the date of maturity, if their original maturity was 60 days or less, unless
this is determined by the Board of Directors not to represent fair value.
Short-term securities with remaining maturities of 60 days or more, for which
market quotations are readily available, are valued at their current market
quotations as supplied by an independent pricing agent or principal market
maker. The Fund will compute its net asset value at 4:15P.M., New York time, on
each day the New York Stock Exchange is open for trading except on days on which
no orders to purchase, sell or redeem Fund shares have been received or days on
which changes in the value of a Fund's portfolio securities do not affect net
asset value. In the event the New York Stock Exchange closes early on any
business day, the net asset value of a Fund's shares shall be determined at a
time between such closing and 4:15 P.M., New York time. The New York Stock
Exchange is closed on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day,
Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Net asset value is calculated separately for each class. The net asset value
of Class B and Class C shares will generally be lower than the net asset value
of Class A shares as a result of the larger distribution-related fee to which
Class B and Class C shares are subject. The net asset value of Class Z shares
will generally be higher than the net asset value of Class A, Class B or Class C
shares because Class Z shares are not subject to any distribution or service
fee. It is expected, however, that the net asset value per share of each class
will tend to converge immediately after the recording of dividends, if any,
which will differ by approximately the amount of the distribution and/or service
fee expense accrual differential among the classes.
TAXES, DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS
The Fund intends to elect to qualify and intends to remain qualified as a
regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code.
This relieves the Fund (but not its shareholders) from paying federal income tax
on income which is distributed to shareholders and permits net capital gains of
the Fund (I.E., the excess of net long-term capital gains over net short-term
capital losses) to be treated as long-term capital gains of the shareholders,
regardless of how long shareholders have held their shares in the Fund.
Qualification as a regulated investment company requires, among other
things, that (a) at least 90% of the Fund's annual gross income (without
reduction for losses from the sale or other disposition of securities) be
derived from interest, dividends, payments with respect to securities loans and
gains from the sale or other disposition of securities or options thereon or
foreign currencies, or other income (including but not limited to gains from
options, futures or forward contracts) derived with respect to its business of
investing in such securities or currencies; (b) the Fund derive less than 30% of
its annual gross income from gains (without reduction for losses) from the sale
or other disposition of securities, options thereon, futures contracts and
options thereon, forward contracts and foreign currencies held less than three
months (except for foreign securities directly related to the Fund's business of
investing in securities) (the short-short rule); (c) the Fund diversify its
holdings so that, at the end of each fiscal quarter (i) at least 50% of the
value of the Fund's assets is represented by cash, U.S. Government securities
and other securities limited in respect of any one issuer to an amount not
greater than 5% of the value of the Fund's assets and 10% of the outstanding
voting securities of such issuer, and (ii) not more than 25% of the value of its
assets is invested in the securities of any one issuer (other than U.S.
Government securities); and (d) the Fund distribute to its shareholders at least
90% of its net investment income and net short-term gains (I.E., the excess of
net short-term capital gains over net long-term capital losses) in each year.
Effective for taxable years beginning after August 5, 1997, the Taxpayer Relief
Act of 1997 repealed the 30% limitation on gains derived from securities held
less than three months (the "short-short rule") described in clause (b) of this
paragraph.
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Accordingly, effective as of the Fund's taxable year beginning April 1, 1998,
the Fund will no longer be required to comply with the short-short rule. These
requirements may limit the Fund's ability to engage in or close out transactions
involving futures contracts and options thereon.
Gains or losses on sales of securities by the Fund will be treated as
long-term capital gains or losses if the securities have been held by it for
more than 18 months except in certain cases where the Fund acquires a put or
writes a call thereon or otherwise holds an offsetting position with respect to
the securities. Other gains or losses on the sale of securities will be
short-term capital gains or losses. Gains and losses on the sale, lapse or other
termination of options on securities will generally be treated as gains and
losses from the sale of securities. If an option written by the Fund on
securities lapses or is terminated through a closing transaction, such as a
repurchase by the Fund of the option from its holder, the Fund will generally
realize short-term capital gain or loss. If securities are sold by the Fund
pursuant to the exercise of a call option written by it, the Fund will include
the premium received in the sale proceeds of the securities delivered in
determining the amount of gain or loss on the sale. Certain of the Fund's
transactions may be subject to wash sale, short sale, constructive sale,
conversion transaction and straddle provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. In
addition, debt securities acquired by the Fund may be subject to original issue
discount and market discount rules.
Special rules apply to most options on stock indices, futures contracts and
options thereon, and forward foreign currency exchange contracts in which the
Fund may invest. See "Investment Objective and Policies." These investments will
generally constitute Section 1256 contracts and will be required to be "marked
to market" for federal income tax purposes at the end of the Fund's taxable
year; that is, treated as having been sold at market value. Except with respect
to certain forward foreign currency exchange contracts, 60% of any gain or loss
recognized on such deemed sales and on actual dispositions will be treated as
long-term capital gain or loss, and the remainder will be treated as short-term
capital gain or loss.
Gain or loss on the sale, lapse or other termination of options on stock and
on narrowly-based stock indices will be capital gain or loss and will be
long-term or short-term depending upon the holding period of the option. In
addition, positions which are part of a straddle will be subject to certain wash
sale, short sale and constructive sale provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.
In the case of a straddle, the Fund may be required to defer the recognition of
losses on positions it holds to the extent of any unrecognized gain on
offsetting positions held by the Fund. The conversion transaction rules may
apply to certain transactions to treat all or a portion of the gain thereon as
ordinary income rather than as capital gain.
A "passive foreign investment company" (PFIC) is a foreign corporation that,
in general, meets either of the following tests: (a) at least 75% of its gross
income is passive or (b) an average of at least 50% of its assets produce, or
are held for the production of, passive income. If the Fund acquires and holds
stock in a PFIC beyond the end of the year of its acquisition, the Fund will be
subject to federal income tax on a portion of any "excess distribution" received
on the stock or of any gain from disposition of the stock (collectively, PFIC
income), plus interest thereon, even if the Fund distributes the PFIC income as
a taxable dividend to its shareholders. The balance of the PFIC income will be
included in the Fund's investment company taxable income and, accordingly, will
not be taxable to it to the extent that income is distributed to its
shareholders. Proposed Treasury regulations provide that the Fund may make a
"mark-to-market" election with respect to any stock it holds of a PFIC. If the
election is in effect, at the end of the Fund's taxable year, the Fund will
recognize the amount of gains, if any, with respect to PFIC stock. No loss will
be recognized on PFIC stock. Alternatively, the Fund, if it meets certain
requirements, may elect to treat any PFIC in which it invests as a "qualified
electing fund," in which case, in lieu of the foregoing tax and interest
obligation, the Fund will be required to include in income each year its pro
rata share of the qualified electing fund's annual ordinary earnings and net
capital gain, even if they are not distributed to the Fund; those amounts would
be subject to the distribution requirements applicable to the Fund described
above.
Under the Internal Revenue Code, gains or losses attributable to
fluctuations in exchange rates which occur between the time the Fund accrues
interest or other receivables or accrues expenses or other liabilities
denominated in a foreign currency and the time the Fund actually collects such
receivables or pays such liabilities are treated as ordinary income or ordinary
loss. Similarly, gains or losses on forward foreign currency exchange contracts
or dispositions of debt securities denominated in a foreign currency
attributable to fluctuations in the value of the foreign currency between the
date of acquisition of the security and the date of disposition also may be
treated as ordinary gain or loss. These gains, referred to under the Internal
Revenue Code as "Section 988" gains or losses, increase or decrease the amount
of the Fund's investment company taxable income available to be distributed to
its shareholders as ordinary income, rather than increasing or decreasing the
amount of the Fund's net capital gain. If Section 988 losses exceed other
investment company taxable income during a taxable year, the Fund would not be
able to make any ordinary dividend distributions, or distributions made before
the losses were realized would be recharacterized as a return of capital to
shareholders, rather than as an ordinary dividend, reducing each shareholder's
basis in his or her Fund shares.
The Fund is required to distribute 98% of its ordinary income in the same
calendar year in which it is earned. The Fund is also required to distribute
during the calendar year 98% of the capital gain net income it earned during the
12 months ending on October 31 of such calendar year, as well as all
undistributed ordinary income and undistributed capital gain net income from the
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prior year or the twelve-month period ending on October 31 of such prior year,
respectively. To the extent it does not meet these distribution requirements,
the Fund will be subject to a nondeductible 4% excise tax on the undistributed
amount. For purposes of this excise tax, income on which the Fund pays income
tax is treated as distributed.
Any dividends paid shortly after a purchase by an investor may have the
effect of reducing the per share net asset value of the investor's shares by the
per share amount of the dividends. Furthermore, such dividends, although in
effect a return of capital, are subject to federal income taxes. Therefore,
prior to purchasing shares of the Fund, the investor should carefully consider
the impact of dividends, including capital gains distributions, which are
expected to be or have been announced.
Any loss realized on a sale, redemption or exchange of shares of the Fund by
a shareholder will be disallowed to the extent the shares are replaced within a
61-day period (beginning 30 days before the disposition of shares). Shares
purchased pursuant to the reinvestment of a dividend will constitute a
replacement of shares.
A shareholder who acquires shares of the Fund and sells or otherwise
disposes of such shares within 90 days of acquisition may not be allowed to
include certain sales charges incurred in acquiring such shares for purposes of
calculating gain or loss realized upon a sale or exchange of shares of the Fund.
Dividends of net investment income and distributions of net short-term
capital gains paid to a shareholder (including a shareholder acting as a nominee
or fiduciary) who is a nonresident alien individual, a foreign corporation or a
foreign partnership (foreign shareholder) are subject to a 30% (or lower treaty
rate) withholding tax upon the gross amount of the dividends unless the
dividends are effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business conducted by
the foreign shareholder. Capital gain dividends paid to a foreign shareholder
are generally not subject to withholding tax. A foreign shareholder will,
however, be required to pay U.S. income tax on any dividends and capital gain
distributions which are effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business of
the foreign shareholder.
Dividends received by corporate shareholders are eligible for a
dividends-received deduction of 70% to the extent the Fund's income is derived
from qualified dividends received by the Fund from domestic corporations.
Interest income, capital gain net income, gain or loss from Section 1256
contracts (described above), dividend income from foreign corporations and
income from other sources will not constitute qualified dividends. Individual
shareholders are not eligible for the dividends-received deduction.
Income received by the Fund from sources within foreign countries may be
subject to withholding and other taxes imposed by such countries. Income tax
treaties between certain countries and the United States may reduce or eliminate
such taxes. It is impossible to determine in advance the effective rate of
foreign tax to which the Fund will be subject, since the amount of the Fund's
assets to be invested in various countries will vary. The Fund does not expect
to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code for "passing-through" to
its shareholders any foreign income taxes paid.
Foreign shareholders are advised to consult their own tax advisers with
respect to the particular tax consequences to them of an investment in the Fund.
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN. The Fund may from time to time advertise its
average annual total return. Average annual total return is determined
separately for Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares. See "How the Fund
Calculates Performance" in the Prospectus of the Fund.
Average annual total return is computed according to the following formula:
P(1+T)to the power of n = ERV
Where: P = a hypothetical initial payment of $1,000.
T = average annual total return.
n = number of years.
ERV = ending redeemable value at the end of the 1, 5 or 10 year periods
(or fractional portion thereof) of a hypothetical $1,000 investment
made at the beginning of the 1, 5 or 10 year periods.
Average annual total return takes into account any applicable initial or
deferred sales charges but does not take into account any federal or state
income taxes that may be payable upon redemption.
AGGREGATE TOTAL RETURN. The Fund may also advertise its aggregate total
return. Aggregate total return is determined separately for Class A, Class B,
Class C and Class Z shares. See "How the Fund Calculates Performance" in the
Prospectus of the Fund.
Aggregate total return represents the cumulative change in the value of an
investment in the Fund and is computed according to the following formula:
ERV - P
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P
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Where: P = a hypothetical initial payment of $1,000.
ERV = ending redeemable value at the end of the 1, 5 or 10 year periods
(or fractional portion thereof) of a hypothetical $1,000 investment
made at the beginning of the 1, 5 or 10 year periods.
Aggregate total return does not take into account any federal or state
income taxes that may be payable upon redemption or any applicable initial or
contingent deferred sales charges.
YIELD. The Fund may from time to time advertise its yield as calculated over
a 30-day period. Yield is calculated separately for Class A, Class B, Class C
and Class Z shares. The yield will be computed by dividing the Fund's net
investment income per share earned during this 30-day period by the maximum
offering price per share on the last day of this period. Yield is calculated
according to the following formula:
YIELD=2[(a-b+1)(to the power of 6) divided by cd -1]
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<C> <S>
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.
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Yield fluctuates and an annualized yield quotation is not a representation
by the Fund as to what an investment in the Fund will actually yield for any
given period.
From time to time, the performance of the Fund may be measured against
various indices. Set forth below is a chart which compares the performance of
different types of investments over the long-term and the rate of inflation.(1)
EDGAR REPRESENTATION OF DATA POINTS USED IN PRINTED GRAPHIC
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PERFORMANCE
COMPARISON OF
DIFFERENT
TYPES OF INVESTMENTS
OVER THE LONG TERM
(1/1926-03/1997)
LONG-TERM GOVT.
COMMON STOCKS BONDS INFLATION
<S> <C> <C> <C>
10.7% 5.0% 3.1%
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(1)Source: Ibbotson Associates, STOCKS, BONDS, BILLS AND INFLATION--1997
YEARBOOK (annually updates the work of Roger G. Ibbotson and Rex A.
Sinquefield). All rights reserved. Common stock returns are based on the
Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index, a market-weighted, unmanaged index of 500
common stocks in a variety of industry sectors. It is a commonly used indicator
of broad stock price movements. This chart is for illustrative purposes only and
is not intended to represent the performance of any particular investment or
fund. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Past performance is not a
guarantee of future results.
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CUSTODIAN, TRANSFER AND DIVIDEND DISBURSING AGENT
AND INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
State Street Bank and Trust Company, One Heritage Drive, North Quincy,
Massachusetts 02171, serves as Custodian for the portfolio securities of the
Fund and cash and in that capacity maintains certain financial and accounting
books and records pursuant to an agreement with the Fund. Subcustodians provide
custodial services for the Fund's foreign assets held outside the United States.
See "How the Fund is Managed--Custodian and Transfer and Dividend Disbursing
Agent" in the Prospectus.
Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC (PMFS), Raritan Plaza One, Edison, New
Jersey 08837, serves as the Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent of the Fund.
PMFS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PIFM. PMFS provides customary transfer
agency services to the Fund, including the handling of shareholder
communications, the processing of shareholder transactions, the maintenance of
shareholder account records, payment of dividends and distributions and related
functions. For these services, PMFS receives an annual fee per shareholder
account of $9.00, a new account set-up fee for each manually established account
of $2.00 and a monthly inactive zero balance account fee per shareholder account
of $.20. PMFS is also reimbursed for its out-of-pocket expenses, including but
not limited to postage, stationery, printing, allocable communication expenses
and other costs.
Price Waterhouse LLP, 1177 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10036,
serves as the Fund's independent accountants, and in that capacity audits the
annual reports of the Fund.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
The Shareholder and Board of Directors of
Prudential Small-Cap Quantum Fund, Inc.
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities
presents fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Prudential
Small-Cap Quantum Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") at August 1, 1997, in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles. This financial statement is the
responsibility of the Fund's management; our responsibility is to express an
opinion on this financial statement based on our audit. We conducted our audit
of this financial statement in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statement is free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statement, assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the
overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a
reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.
/s/ Price Waterhouse LLP
Price Waterhouse LLP
1177 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10036
August 1, 1997
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PRUDENTIAL SMALL-CAP QUANTUM FUND, INC
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
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AUGUST 1,
1997
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ASSETS
Cash.......................................................................................................... $ 100,000
Deferred organization costs (Note 1).......................................................................... 287,000
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Total assets.............................................................................................. 387,000
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LIABILITIES
Deferred organization costs payable (Note 1).................................................................. 287,000
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Net Assets (Note 1)
Applicable to 10,000 shares of common stock................................................................. $ 100,000
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Calculation of Offering Price
Class A:
Net asset value and redemption price per Class A share...................................................... $ 10.00
Maximum sales charge (5.0% of offering price)............................................................... .53
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Offering price to public.................................................................................... $ 10.53
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Class B:
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per Class B share...................................... $ 10.00
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Class C:
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per Class C share...................................... $ 10.00
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Class Z:
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per Class Z share...................................... $ 10.00
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See Notes to Financial Statement.
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PRUDENTIAL SMALL-CAP QUANTUM FUND, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENT
NOTE 1. Prudential Small-Cap Quantum Fund, Inc. ("the Fund"), which was
incorporated in Maryland on February 4, 1997, is an open-end, diversified
management investment company. The Fund has had no significant operation other
than the issuance of 2,500 shares each of Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z
common stock for $100,000 on August 1, 1997 to Prudential Investments Fund
Management LLC (PIFM). There are 2 billion shares of $.001 par value common
stock authorized divided into four classes, designated Class A, Class B, Class C
and Class Z, each of which consists of 500 million authorized shares.
Costs incurred and expected to be incurred in connection with the
organization and offering of the Fund will be paid initially by PIFM and will be
repaid to PIFM upon commencement of investment operations. Offering costs will
be deferred and amortized over a period not to exceed 12 months. Organizational
costs will be deferred and amortized over the period of benefit not to exceed 60
months from the date the Fund commences investment operations. If any of the
initial shares of the Fund are redeemed by PIFM during the period of
amortization of organization expenses, the redemption proceeds will be reduced
by the pro rata amount of unamortized organization expenses based on the number
of initial shares being redeemed to the number of the initial shares
outstanding.
NOTE 2. AGREEMENTS. The Fund has entered into a management agreement with
PIFM. PIFM is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of The Prudential Insurance
Company of America (Prudential).
The management fee paid PIFM will be computed daily and payable monthly, at
an annual rate of .60 to 1% of the average daily net assets of the Fund.
Pursuant to a subadvisory agreement between PIFM and The Prudential
Investment Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Prudential doing business
as Prudential Investments (PI), PI furnishes investment advisory services
pursuant to the management agreement and supervises PI's performance of such
services. PIFM pays for the services of PI, the cost of compensation of officers
and employees of the Fund, occupancy and certain clerical and accounting costs
of the Fund. The Fund bears all other costs and expenses.
PIFM has agreed that, in any fiscal year, it will reimburse the Fund for
expenses (including the fees of PIFM but excluding interest, taxes, brokerage
commissions, distribution fees, litigation and indemnification expenses and
other extraordinary expenses) in excess of the most restrictive expense
limitation imposed by state securities commissions. Such expense reimbursement,
if any, will be estimated and accrued daily and payable monthly. No jurisdiction
currently limits the Fund's expenses.
The Fund has entered into a distribution agreement with Prudential
Securities Incorporated (PSI) for distribution of the Fund's shares.
Pursuant to separate Plans of Distribution (the Class A Plan, the Class B
Plan and the Class C Plan, collectively the "Plans") adopted by the Fund under
Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, Prudential Securities
Incorporated (PSI or the "Distributor") incurs the expenses of distributing the
Fund's Class A, Class B and Class C shares. These expenses include commissions
and account servicing fees paid to, or on account of financial advisers of PSI
and Pruco Securities Corporation (Prusec), an affiliated broker-dealer,
commissions paid to, or on account of, other broker-dealers or certain financial
institutions which have entered into agreements with the Distributor,
advertising expenses, the cost of printing and mailing prospectuses to potential
investors and indirect and overhead costs of PSI and Prusec associated with the
sale of Fund shares, including lease, utility, communications and sales
promotion expenses.
Pursuant to the Class A Plan, the Fund will compensate PSI for its expenses
with respect to Class A shares at an annual rate of up to .30 of 1% of the
average daily net asset value of the Class A shares. PSI has agreed to limit its
distribution-related fees payable under the Class A Plan to .25 of 1% of the
average daily net asset value of the Class A shares for the fiscal year ending
March 31, 1998.
Pursuant to the Class B and Class C Plans, the Fund compensates PSI for its
distribution-related expenses with respect to the Class B and C shares at an
annual rate of 1% of the average daily net assets of the Class B and C shares.
PSI incurs the expense of distributing the Fund's Class Z shares under a
distribution agreement with the Fund, none of which is paid for or reimbursed by
the Fund.
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APPENDIX I--GENERAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION
The following terms are used in mutual fund investing.
ASSET ALLOCATION
Asset allocation is a technique for reducing risk, providing balance. Asset
allocation among different types of securities within an overall investment
portfolio helps to reduce risk and to potentially provide stable returns, while
enabling investors to work toward their financial goal(s). Asset allocation is
also a strategy to gain exposure to better performing asset classes while
maintaining investment in other asset classes.
DIVERSIFICATION
Diversification is a time-honored technique for reducing risk, providing
"balance" to an overall portfolio and potentially achieving more stable returns.
Owning a portfolio of securities mitigates the individual risks (and returns) of
any one security. Additionally, diversification among types of securities
reduces the risks and (general returns) of any one type of security.
DURATION
Debt securities have varying levels of sensitivity to interest rates. As
interest rates fluctuate, the value of a bond (or a bond portfolio) will
increase or decrease. Longer term bonds are generally more sensitive to changes
in interest rates. When interest rates fall, bond prices generally rise.
Conversely, when interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.
Duration is an approximation of the price sensitivity of a bond (or a bond
portfolio) to interest rate changes. It measures the weighted average maturity
of a bond's (or a bond portfolio's) cash flows, i.e., principal and interest
rate payments. Duration is expressed as a measure of time in years--the longer
the duration of a bond (or a bond portfolio), the greater the impact of interest
rate changes on the bond's (or the bond portfolio's) price. Duration differs
from effective maturity in that duration takes into account call provisions,
coupon rates and other factors. Duration measures interest rate risk only and
not other risks, such as credit risk and, in the case of non-U.S. dollar
denominated securities, currency risk. Effective maturity measures the final
maturity dates of a bond (or a bond portfolio).
MARKET TIMING
Market timing--buying securities when prices are low and selling them when
prices are relatively higher--may not work for many investors because it is
impossible to predict with certainty how the price of a security will fluctuate.
However, owning a security for a long period of time may help investors offset
short-term price volatility and realize positive returns.
POWER OF COMPOUNDING
Over time, the compounding of returns can significantly impact investment
returns. Compounding is the effect of continuous investment on long-term
investment results, by which the proceeds of capital appreciation (and income
distributions, if elected) are reinvested to contribute to the overall growth of
assets. The long-term investment results of compounding may be greater than that
of an equivalent initial investment in which the proceeds of capital
appreciation and income distributions are taken in cash.
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APPENDIX II--HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE DATA
The historical performance data contained in this Appendix relies on data
obtained from statistical services, reports and other services believed by the
Manager to be reliable. The information has not been independently verified by
the Manager.
This chart shows the long-term performance of various asset classes and the
rate of inflation.
EACH INVESTMENT PROVIDES A DIFFERENT OPPORTUNITY.
EDGAR Representation of Chart
Ending Value
Small Stocks $4,495.99
Common Stocks $1370.95
Long-Term Bonds $33.73
Treasury Bills $13.54
Inflation $8.87
Source: Stocks, Bonds, Bills, and Inflation 1997 Yearbook, Ibbotson Associates,
Chicago (annually updates work by Roger G. Ibbotson and Rex A. Sinquefield).
Used with permission. This chart is for illustrative purposes only and is not
indicative of the past, present, or future performance of any asset class or any
Prudential Mutual Fund.
Generally, stock returns are due to capital appreciation and reinvesting any
gains. Bond returns are due mainly to reinvesting interest. Also, stock prices
usually are more volatile than bond prices over the long-term. Small stock
returns for 1926-1980 are those of stocks comprising the 5th quintile of the New
York Stock Exchange. Thereafter, returns are those of the Dimensional Fund
Advisors (DFA) Small Company Fund. Common stock returns are based on the S&P
Composite Index, a market-weighted, unmanaged index of 500 stocks (currently) in
a variety of industries. It is often used as a broad measure of stock market
performance.
Long-term government bond returns are measured using a constant one-bond
portfolio with a maturity of roughly 20 years. Treasury bill returns are for a
one-month bill. Treasuries are guaranteed by the government as to the timely
payment of principal and interest; equities are not. Inflation is measured by
the consumer price index (CPI).
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Set forth below is historical performance data relating to various sectors
of the fixed-income securities markets. The chart shows the historical total
returns of U.S. Treasury bonds, U.S. mortgage securities, U.S. corporate bonds,
U.S. high yield bonds and world government bonds on an annual basis from 1987
through 1996. The total returns of the indices include accrued interest, plus
the price changes (gains or losses) of the underlying securities during the
period mentioned. The data is provided to illustrate the varying historical
total returns and investors should not consider this performance data as an
indication of the future performance of the Fund or of any sector in which the
Fund invests.
All information relies on data obtained from statistical services, reports
and other services believed by the Manager to be reliable. Such information has
not been verified. The figures do not reflect the operating expenses and fees of
a mutual fund. See "Fund Expenses" in the prospectus. The net effect of the
deduction of the operating expenses of a mutual fund on these historical total
returns, including the compounded effect over time, could be substantial.
HISTORICAL TOTAL RETURNS OF DIFFERENT BOND MARKET SECTORS
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'87 '88 '89 '90 '91 '92 '93 '94 '95 '96
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U.S. GOVERNMENT
TREASURY
BONDS(1) 2.0% 7.0% 14.4% 8.5% 15.3% 7.2% 10.7% (3.4)% 18.4% 2.7%
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U. S. GOVERNMENT
MORTGAGE
SECURITIES(2) 4.3% 8.7% 15.4% 10.7% 15.7% 7.0% 6.8% (1.6)% 16.8% 5.4%
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U.S. INVESTMENT GRADE
CORPORATE
BONDS(3) 2.6% 9.2% 14.1% 7.1% 18.5% 8.7% 12.2% (3.9)% 22.3% 3.3%
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U.S.
HIGH YIELD
CORPORATE
BONDS(4) 5.0% 12.5% 0.8% (9.6)% 46.2% 15.8% 17.1% (1.0)% 19.2% 11.4%
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WORLD
GOVERNMENT
BONDS(5) 35.2% 2.3% (3.4)% 15.3% 16.2% 4.8% 15.1% 6.0% 19.6% 4.1%
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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HIGHEST
AND LOWEST RETURN PERCENT 33.2 10.2 18.8 24.9 30.9 11.0 10.3 9.9 5.5 8.7
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(1)LEHMAN BROTHERS TREASURY BOND INDEX is an unmanaged index made up of over 150
public issues of the U.S. Treasury having maturities of at least one year.
(2)LEHMAN BROTHERS MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES INDEX is an unmanaged index that
includes over 600 15- and 30-year fixed-rate mortgage-backed securities of the
Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA), Federal National Mortgage
Association (FNMA), and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC).
(3)LEHMAN BROTHERS CORPORATE BOND INDEX includes over 3,000 public fixed-rate,
nonconvertible investment-grade bonds. All bonds are U.S. dollar-denominated
issues and include debt issued or guaranteed by foreign sovereign governments,
municipalities, governmental agencies or international agencies. All bonds in
the index have maturities of at least one year.
(4)LEHMAN BROTHERS HIGH YIELD BOND INDEX is an unmanaged index comprising over
750 public, fixed-rate, nonconvertible bonds that are rated Ba1 or lower by
Moody's Investors Service (or rated BB+ or lower by Standard & Poor's or Fitch
Investors Service). All bonds in the index have maturities of at least one year.
(5)SALOMON BROTHERS WORLD GOVERNMENT INDEX (NON U.S.) includes over 800 bonds
issued by various foreign governments or agencies, excluding those in the U.S.,
but including those in Japan, Germany, France, the U.K., Canada, Italy,
Australia, Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and Austria. All
bonds in the index have maturities of at least one year.
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This chart illustrates the performance of major world stock markets for the
period from June 30, 1987 through June 30, 1997. It does not represent the
performance of any Prudential Mutual Fund.
Average Annual Total Returns of Major World Stock Markets (6/30/87 - 6/30/97)
EDGAR REPRESENTATION OF DATA POINTS USED IN PRINTED GRAPHIC
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Hong Kong 19.9%
Netherlands 17.2%
Sweden 17.1%
Switzerland 16.8%
Denmark 15.7%
United
States 15.0%
Belgium 13.9%
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Source: Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) based on data retrieved from
Lipper Analytical New Application (LANA) as of 6/30/97. Used with permission.
Morgan Stanley Country indices are unmanaged indices which include those stocks
making up the largest two-thirds of each country's total stock market
capitalization. Returns reflect the reinvestment of all distributions. This
chart is for illustrative purposes only and is not indicative of the past,
present or future performance of any specific investment. Investors cannot
invest directly in stock indices.
This chart shows the growth of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the
stocks representing the S&P 500 stock index with and without reinvested
dividends.
EDGAR Representation of Chart
1969-1996
Capital Appreciation Only -- $80,463
Capital Appreciation and Reinvesting Dividends
- -- $228,416
Source: Stocks, Bonds, Bills, and Inflation 1997 Yearbook, Ibbotson Associates,
Chicago (annually updates work by Roger G. Ibbotson and Rex A. Sinquefield).
Used with permission. All rights reserved. This chart is used for illustrative
purposes only and is not intended to represent the past, present or future
performance of any Prudential Mutual Fund. Common stock total return is based on
the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index, a market-value-weighted index made up of
500 of the largest stocks in the U.S. based upon their stock market value.
Investors cannot invest directly in indices.
WORLD STOCK MARKET CAPITALIZATION BY REGION
World Total: $12.4 Trillion
EDGAR REPRESENTATION OF DATA POINTS USED IN PRINTED GRAPHIC
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U.S. 45.5%
Pacific
Basin 22.6%
Europe 29.5%
Canada 2.4%
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Source: Morgan Stanley Capital International, June 30, 1997. Used with
permission. This chart represents the capitalization of major world stock
markets as measured by the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) World
Index. The total market capitalization is based on the value of 1579 companies
in 22 countries (representing approximately 60% of the aggregate market value of
the stock exchanges). This chart is for illustrative purposes only and does not
represent the allocation of any Prudential Mutual Fund.
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This chart below shows the historical volatility of general interest rates
as measured by the long U.S. Treasury Bond.
LONG U.S. TREASURY BOND YIELD IN PERCENT (1926-1996)
[CHART]
Source: Stocks, Bonds, Bills, and Inflation 1997 Yearbook, Ibbotson Associates,
Chicago (annually updates work by Roger G. Ibbotson and Rex A. Sinquefield).
Used with permission. All rights reserved. The chart illustrates the historical
yield of the long-term U.S. Treasury Bond from 1926-1996. Yields represent that
of an annually renewed one-bond portfolio with a remaining maturity of
approximately 20 years. This chart is for illustrative purposes and should not
be construed to represent the yields of any Prudential Mutual Fund.
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APPENDIX III--INFORMATION RELATING TO THE PRUDENTIAL
Set forth below is information relating to The Prudential Insurance Company
of America (Prudential) and its subsidiaries as well as information relating to
the Prudential Mutual Funds. See "How the Fund is Managed--Manager" in the
Prospectus. The data will be used in sales materials relating to the Prudential
Mutual Funds. Unless otherwise indicated, the information is as of December 31,
1995 and is subject to change thereafter. All information relies on data
provided by The Prudential Investment Corporation (PIC) or from other sources
believed by the Manager to be reliable. Such information has not been verified
by the Fund.
INFORMATION ABOUT PRUDENTIAL
The Manager and PIC are subsidiaries of Prudential, which is one of the
largest diversified financial services institutions in the world and, based on
total assets, the largest insurance company in North America as of December 31,
1996. Principal products and services include life and health insurance, other
healthcare products, property and casualty insurance, securities brokerage,
asset management, investment advisory services and real estate brokerage.
Prudential (together with its subsidiaries) employs almost 81,000 persons
worldwide, and maintains a sales force of approximately 11,500 agents and nearly
6,400 financial advisors. Prudential is a major issuer of annuities, including
variable annuities. Prudential seeks to develop innovative products and services
to meet consumer needs in each of its business areas. Prudential uses the Rock
of Gibraltar as its symbol. Prudential rock is a recognized brand name
throughout the world.
INSURANCE. Prudential has been engaged in the insurance business since 1875.
It insures or provides financial services to nearly 50 million people
worldwide--one of every five people in the United States. Long one of the
largest issuers of individual life insurance, the Prudential has 22 million life
insurance policies in force today with a face value of $1 trillion. Prudential
has the largest capital base ($12.1 billion) of any life insurance company in
the United States. Prudential provides auto insurance for approximately 1.6
million cars and insures approximately 1.2 million homes.
MONEY MANAGEMENT. Prudential is one of the largest pension fund managers in
the country, providing pension services to 1 in 3 Fortune 500 firms. It manages
$36 billion of individual retirement plan assets, such as 401(k) plans. As of
December 31, 1996, Prudential had more than $332 billion in assets under
management. Prudential Investments, a business group of Prudential (of which
Prudential Mutual Funds is a key part), manages over $190 billion in assets of
institutions and individuals. In PENSIONS & INVESTMENTS, May 12, 1997,
Prudential was ranked third in terms of total assets under management.
REAL ESTATE. The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, the fourth largest real
estate brokerage network in the United States, has more than 37,000 brokers and
agents across the United States.(2)
HEALTHCARE. Over two decades ago, Prudential introduced the first
federally-funded, for-profit HMO in the country. Today, approximately 4.6
million Americans receive healthcare from a Prudential managed care membership.
FINANCIAL SERVICES. The Prudential Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Prudential, has over $1 billion in assets and serves nearly 1.5 million
customers across 50 states.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL FUNDS
As of June 30, 1997, Prudential Investments Fund Management was the
fifteenth largest mutual fund company in the country, with over 2.5 million
shareholders invested in more than 50 mutual fund portfolios and variable
annuities with more than 3.7 million shareholder accounts.
The Prudential Mutual Funds have over 30 portfolio managers who manage over
$55 billion in mutual fund and variable annuity assets. Some of Prudential's
portfolio managers have over 20 years of experience managing investment
portfolios.
From time to time, there may be media coverage of portfolio managers and
other investment professionals associated with the Manager and the Subadviser in
national and regional publications, on television and in other media.
Additionally, individual mutual fund portfolios are frequently cited in surveys
conducted by national and regional publications and media organizations such as
The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Barron's and USA Today.
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(1) Prudential Investments, a business group of PIC, serves as the Subadviser to
substantially all of the Prudential Mutual Funds. Wellington Management
Company serves as the subadviser to Global Utility Fund, Inc.,
Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management as the subadviser to
Nicholas-Applegate Fund, Inc., Jennison Associates Capital Corp. as the
subadviser to Prudential Jennison Series Fund, Inc. and Prudential Active
Balanced Fund, a portfolio of Prudential Dryden Fund, Mercator Asset
Management LP as the subadviser to International Stock Series, a portfolio
of Prudential World Fund, Inc. and BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. as
subadviser to The BlackRock Government Income Trust. There are multiple
subadvisers for The Target Portfolio Trust.
(2) As of December 31, 1996.
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EQUITY FUNDS. Forbes magazine listed Prudential Equity Fund among twenty
mutual funds on its Honor Roll in its mutual fund issue of August 28, 1995.
Honorees are chosen annually among mutual funds (excluding sector funds) which
are open to new investors and have had the same management for at least five
years. Forbes considers, among other criteria, the total return of a mutual fund
in both bull and bear markets as well as a fund's risk profile. Prudential
Equity Fund is managed with a "value" investment style by PIC. In 1995,
Prudential Securities introduced Prudential Jennison Growth Fund, a growth-style
equity fund managed by Jennison Associates Capital Corp., a premier
institutional equity manager and a subsidiary of Prudential.
HIGH YIELD FUNDS. Investing in high yield bonds is a complex and research
intensive pursuit. A separate team of high yield bond analysts monitors the 167
issues held in the Prudential High Yield Fund (currently the largest fund of its
kind in the country) along with 100 or so other high yield bonds, which may be
considered for purchase.(3) Non-investment grade bonds, also known as junk bonds
or high yield bonds, are subject to a greater risk of loss of principal and
interest including default risk than higher-rated bonds. Prudential high yield
portfolio managers and analysts meet face-to-face with almost every bond issuer
in the High Yield Fund's portfolio annually, and have additional telephone
contact throughout the year.
Prudential's portfolio managers are supported by a large and sophisticated
research organization. Fourteen investment grade bond analysts monitor the
financial viability of approximately 1,750 different bond issuers in the
investment grade corporate and municipal bond markets--from IBM to small
municipalities, such as Rockaway Township, New Jersey. These analysts consider
among other things sinking fund provisions and interest coverage ratios.
Prudential's portfolio managers and analysts receive research services from
almost 200 brokers and market service vendors. They also receive nearly 100
trade publications and newspapers--from PULP AND PAPER FORECASTER to WOMEN'S
WEAR DAILY--to keep them informed of the industries they follow.
Prudential Mutual Funds' traders scan over 100 computer monitors to collect
detailed information on which to trade. From natural gas prices in the Rocky
Mountains to the results of local municipal elections, a Prudential portfolio
manager or trader is able to monitor it if it's important to a Prudential mutual
fund.
Prudential Mutual Funds trade approximately $31 billion in U.S. and foreign
government securities a year. PIC seeks information from government policy
makers. In 1995, Prudential's portfolio managers met with several senior U.S.
and foreign government officials, on issues ranging from economic conditions in
foreign countries to the viability of index-linked securities in the United
States.
Prudential Mutual Funds' portfolio managers and analysts met with over 1,200
companies in 1995, often with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or Chief
Financial Officer (CFO). They also attended over 250 industry conferences.
Prudential Mutual Fund global equity managers conducted many of their visits
overseas, often holding private meetings with a company in a foreign language
(our global equity managers speak 7 different languages, including Mandarin
Chinese).
TRADING DATA.(4) On an average day, Prudential Mutual Funds' U.S. and
foreign equity trading desks traded $77 million in securities representing over
3.8 million shares with nearly 200 different firms. Prudential Mutual Funds'
bond trading desks traded $157 million in government and corporate bonds on an
average day. That represents more in daily trading than most bond funds tracked
by Lipper even have in assets.(5) Prudential Mutual Funds' money market desk
traded $3.2 billion in money market securities on an average day, or over $800
billion a year. They made a trade every 3 minutes of every trading day. In 1994,
the Prudential Mutual Funds effected more than 40,000 trades in money market
securities and held on average $20 billion of money market securities.(6)
Based on complex-wide data, on an average day, over 7,250 shareholders
telephoned Prudential Mutual Fund Services, Inc., the Transfer Agent of the
Prudential Mutual Funds, on the Prudential Mutual Funds' toll-free number. On an
annual basis, that represents approximately 1.8 million telephone calls
answered.
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(3) As of December 31, 1995. The number of bonds and the size of the Fund are
subject to change.
(4) Trading data represents average daily transactions for portfolios of the
Prudential Mutual Funds for which PIC serves as the subadviser, portfolios
of the Prudential Series Fund and institutional and non-US accounts managed
by Prudential Mutual Fund Investment Management, a division of PIC, for the
year ended December 31, 1995.
(5) Based on 669 funds in Lipper Analytical Services categories of Short U.S.
Treasury, Short U.S. Government, Intermediate U.S. Treasury, Intermediate
U.S. Government, Short Investment Grade Debt, Intermediate Investment Grade
Debt, General U.S. Treasury, General U.S. Government and Mortgage funds.
(6) As of December 31, 1994.
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INFORMATION ABOUT PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES
Prudential Securities is the fifth largest retail brokerage firm in the
United States with approximately 5,600 financial advisors. It offers to its
clients a wide range of products, including Prudential Mutual Funds and
annuities. As of December 31, 1995, assets held by Prudential Securities for its
clients approximated $168 billion. During 1994, over 28,000 new customer
accounts were opened each month at PSI.(7)
Prudential Securities has a two-year Financial Advisor training program plus
advanced education programs, including Prudential Securities "university," which
provides advanced education in a wide array of investment areas. In the December
1995 issue of Registered Rep, an industry publication, Prudential Securities
Financial Advisor training programs received a grade of A-(compared to an
industry average of B+).
In 1995, Prudential Securities' equity research team ranked 8th in
INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR magazine's 1995 "All America Research Team" survey. Five
Prudential Securities analysts were ranked as first-team finishers.(8)
In addition to training, Prudential Securities provides its financial
advisors with access to firm economists and market analysts. It has also
developed proprietary tools for use by financial advisors, including the
Financial Architect-SM-, a state-of-the-art asset allocation software program
which helps Financial Advisors to evaluate a client's objectives and overall
financial plan, and a comprehensive mutual fund information and analysis system
that compares different mutual funds.
For more complete information about any of the Prudential Mutual Funds,
including charges and expenses, call your Prudential Securities financial
adviser or Pruco/Prudential representative for a free prospectus. Read it
carefully before you invest or send money.
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(7) As of December 31, 1994.
(8) On an annual basis, Institutional Investor magazine surveys more than 700
institutional money managers, chief investment officers and research
directors, asking them to evaluate analysts in 76 industry sectors. Scores
are produced by taking the number of votes awarded to an individual analyst
and weighting them based on the size of the voting institution. In total,
the magazine sends its survey to approximately 2,000 institutions and a
group of European and Asian institutions.
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