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Prudential Small-Cap Quantum Fund, Inc.
Supplement dated December 8, 1997 to
Prospectus dated September 25, 1997
The following information supplements the information contained in
openqopenqShareholder Guide--How to Buy Shares of the Fundclquoclquo
The Fund expects to commence the continuous offering of its shares on
December 15, 1997. The availability of small-cap stocks suitable for the
Fundclquos portfolio may affect the Fundclquos continuous offering of shares in
the future. The Fund reserves the right to temporarily close the Fund to new
investors in the future in the event of significant cash inflows within a short
period of time.
All minimum investment requirements are waived for certain retirement and
employee savings plans or custodial accounts for the benefit of minors.
MF176C-3 (12/8/97)
