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ANNUAL REPORT / OCTOBER 31 1999
AIM DENT DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS FUND
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ALL IN A CROWD BY DIANA ONG (BORN 1940, CHINESE-AMERICAN)
ONG'S VIVID WATERCOLOR EVOKES THE ENERGY AND OPTIMISM OF THE
BABY-BOOM GENERATION. WITH THEIR DRIVE AND INNOVATION, THIS
GENERATION DOMINATES THE ECONOMY AND MAY PROPEL THE STOCK
MARKET FOR THE NEXT DECADE.
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AIM Dent Demographic Trends Fund seeks to provide long-term growth of capital.
ABOUT FUND PERFORMANCE AND PORTFOLIO DATA THROUGHOUT THIS REPORT:
o AIM Dent Demographic Trends Fund performance figures are historical, and
they reflect reinvestment of all distributions and changes in net asset
value.
o Had fees and expenses not been waived in the past, returns would have been
lower.
o When sales charges are included in performance figures, Class A share
performance reflects the maximum 5.50% sales charge, and Class B and Class C
share performance reflects the applicable contingent deferred sales charge
(CDSC) for the period involved. The CDSC on Class B shares declines from 5%
beginning at the time of purchase to 0% at the beginning of the seventh
year. The CDSC on Class C shares is 1% for the first year after purchase.
The performance of the fund's Class B and Class C shares will differ from
that of Class A shares due to differences in sales-charge structure and
expenses.
o The fund commenced sales on June 7, 1999. Because shares have been offered
for less than a year, the return provided is the cumulative total return
that has not been annualized.
o Harry S. Dent's stock market scenario for the coming decade is based on
historical data and represents his opinion. Unforeseen events such as rising
inflation, declining productivity, irregular spending and savings patterns,
and other social, political and economic uncertainty could affect corporate
earnings and the stock market, negatively altering Mr. Dent's view.
o The fund's investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so an
investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their
original cost.
o The fund participates in the Initial Public Offering ("IPO") market, and a
substantial portion of the fund's returns are attributable to its
investments in IPOs, which have a magnified impact due to the fund's
relatively small asset base. There is no guarantee that as the fund's assets
grow, it will continue to experience substantially similar performance by
investing in IPOs.
ABOUT INDEXES AND OTHER PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS CITED IN THIS REPORT:
o The unmanaged Russell 3000 Index is generally considered to be
representative of the performance of the stocks of the 3,000 largest U.S.
companies based on total market capitalization.
o The unmanaged Standard & Poor's Composite Index of 500 Stocks (S&P 500) is
widely regarded by investors as representative of the stock market in
general.
o An investment cannot be made in any index listed. Unless otherwise
indicated, index results include reinvested dividends and do not reflect
sales charges.
AN INVESTMENT IN THE FUND IS NOT A DEPOSIT OF A BANK AND IS NOT INSURED OR
GUARANTEED BY THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION OR ANY OTHER
GOVERNMENT AGENCY. THERE IS A RISK THAT YOU COULD LOSE SOME OR ALL OF
YOUR MONEY.
This report may be distributed only to current shareholders or to persons
who have received a current prospectus of the fund.
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ANNUAL REPORT / CHAIRMAN'S LETTER
Dear Fellow Shareholder:
The fiscal year discussed in this report reconfirmed our
[PHOTO OF faith in two long-established principles of investing:
Charles T. portfolio diversification and long-term thinking. We could
Bauer, title this report "What a Difference a Year Makes."
Chairman of An investor surveying conditions when the fiscal year
the Board of opened on October 31, 1998, saw a market dominated by
The Fund large-capitalization stocks and high-quality bonds,
APPEARS HERE especially U.S. Treasuries. Ten months into 1998, two
well-known indexes of large-capitalization U.S. company
stocks, the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average,
were up by double digits, but the smaller-company stocks in
the Russell 2000 had lost 12.80%. Overseas, many markets
were languishing, especially in Asia, where many financial
difficulties originated in 1997.
In bond markets also, name-brand quality was the place
to be. The Lehman Corporate/Government Bond Index, which
follows intermediate and long-term government and investment-grade debt, was up
8.56%, while the Lehman High Yield Index, which tracks riskier "junk bonds," had
dropped 2.30%.
It would be easy for an investor to conclude that blue chips, whether equity
or fixed-income, were the only place to be. That investor, of course, would be
wrong.
MARKETS TURN
While large-capitalization stocks continue to do very well, during 1999 markets
broadened considerably, with many investment sectors performing a complete
turnaround. Year to date by October 31, 1999, the small-cap stocks in the
Russell 2000 were back in positive territory, and the many Asian markets had
staged a comeback. The same holds true for bonds. The higher-quality Lehman
index is down 1.49% year to date through October 31, 1999, while high-yield
bonds have moved into positive returns.
The point, at the risk of sounding repetitive to those of you who have
invested with us for a long time, is that this is why diversification is a
fundamental investing principle. Market sectors and asset classes go in and out
of favor, but over the long run--and the long run is several years--the markets'
overall trend has been upward. Selecting an asset class or a market sector on
the basis of a short-term snapshot of conditions is usually unwise, as is
concentrating your portfolio in one asset class. Staying fully invested in a
diversified portfolio remains a compelling strategy and one of your best
prospects for long-term gain.
LOOKING AHEAD
As we look about at the close of this fiscal year, we are encouraged by signs of
economic health in Europe and Asia, not to mention the prolonged U.S. economic
expansion. However, we are aware of how easily an investor could have been
misled by conditions just 12 months ago. For our shareholders, we therefore
reiterate our commitment to investing through a financial advisor. In addition
to helping you select investments appropriate to your time horizon and risk
tolerance, a financial advisor can keep you informed about how changing market
conditions affect you and your portfolio and can help assure that when you do
alter your investments, there's a logical reason for doing so. AIM believes
every investor should be guided by a financial professional.
FUND MANAGERS COMMENT
In the pages that follow, your fund's portfolio managers discuss how they
managed your fund during the year ended October 31, 1999, how the markets
behaved and what they foresee for the near future. We trust you will find their
discussion informative. If you have any questions or comments, we invite you to
contact us, either at our Web site, aimfunds.com, or through our Client Services
department at 800-959-4246. Information about your account is also available
through our automated AIM Investor Line, 800-246-5463.
Thank you for your continued participation in The AIM Family of Funds
- --Registered Trademark--.
Sincerely,
/s/ CHARLES T. BAUER
Charles T. Bauer
Chairman, A I M Advisors, Inc.
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STAYING FULLY
INVESTED IN A DIVERSIFIED
PORTFOLIO REMAINS
A COMPELLING STRATEGY
AND ONE OF YOUR
BEST PROSPECTS FOR
LONG-TERM GAIN.
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ANNUAL REPORT / MANAGERS' OVERVIEW
NEW FUND MAKES IMPRESSIVE DEBUT
HOW DID AIM DENT DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS FUND PERFORM DURING THE FIRST FOUR MONTHS OF
ITS EXISTENCE?
The fund's initial performance has been exceptional. From its inception on June
7, 1999, to the end of the fiscal year, the fund has produced a cumulative total
return of 21.40% for Class A shares and 21.10% for Class B and Class C shares.
These returns were significantly better than that of the Russell 3000, which had
a cumulative total return of 1.84% over the same time frame. We are using the
Russell 3000 as the fund's benchmark because it tracks the growth of the 3,000
largest U.S. companies, reflecting the wide universe of stocks in which the fund
can invest. The fund's net assets soared to $392 million as of October 31, 1999.
CAN YOU DESCRIBE THE FUND'S INVESTMENT PHILOSOPHY?
AIM Dent Demographic Trends Fund is designed to capitalize on consumer spending
habits. Our management team is guided by the opinions and research of Harry S.
Dent, Jr., a strategic consultant and best-selling author. According to Dent's
analysis:
o The major force driving the stock market historically has been consumer
spending on major purchases such as housing, furnishings, appliances and
cars.
o Historically the market has done well when a generation's spending peaks at
about age 46 1/2.
o As more baby boomers reach their peak spending age, they may propel the
stock market for the next decade.
The fund focuses on companies in market sectors that are expected to benefit
from this spending wave.
WHAT SECTORS ARE YOU FOCUSING ON, BASED ON DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS?
The fund's leading sectors are technology, health care, financial services and
consumer-related products and services. Technology and telecommunications is the
largest sector weighting in the fund, and the growth opportunities in this area
are long-term and far-reaching. The Internet is changing our world in terms of
communication and commerce. The fund concentrates on companies that are building
out the Internet infrastructure, such as computer hardware and software makers.
Health care is another major sector for the fund. As the baby-boom
generation and their parents age, they are likely to spend more on health care.
Pharmaceutical companies, health-care services and medical-device manufacturers
are likely to benefit from this increased spending.
Financial-services companies stand to benefit from demographic trends as
well. Baby boomers are just beginning to save and invest for retirement. They
are turning to financial advisors, investing in mutual funds and buying
insurance policies. The fund invests in major investment-management businesses,
insurance companies and other leading financial-services firms.
WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DENT AND AIM'S MANAGEMENT TEAM?
Dent offers a big-picture analysis of economic trends, highlighting important
sectors and industries. AIM's team uses that information in its stock selection
process. We look for the fastest growing companies in the best position to take
advantage of those trends. We use AIM's proven strategy of investing in stocks
with an earnings track record and good prospects for future earnings growth.
DURING THE FUND'S BRIEF EXISTENCE, WHAT WERE MARKET CONDITIONS LIKE?
The market has been very volatile over the past four months because of investor
concern over interest rates. In June and August, the Federal Reserve Board (the
Fed) raised rates in two quarter-point moves. At its October meeting, the Fed
chose to leave rates unchanged but adopted a "tightening bias," indicating that
it may be inclined to raise rates in the near future. Shortly after the close of
the fiscal year, the Fed lifted interest rates by another quarter-point.
HOW DID YOU MANAGE THE FUND IN THIS ENVIRONMENT?
We found good buying opportunities during this period of market volatility. The
fund had 72 holdings as of October 31,
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THE FUND'S LEADING SECTORS
ARE TECHNOLOGY, HEALTH CARE,
FINANCIAL SERVICES AND
CONSUMER-RELATED PRODUCTS
AND SERVICES.
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AIM DENT DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS FUND
VS. BENCHMARK INDEX
Cumulative total returns, excluding sales charges,
6/7/99-10/31/99
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Class A Shares 21.40%
Class B Shares 21.10%
Class C Shares 21.10%
Russell 3000 1.84%
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See important fund and index disclosures inside front cover.
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ANNUAL REPORT / MANAGERS' OVERVIEW
1999, mostly in large-cap domestic stocks. About 39% of the fund's total net
assets were invested in technology stocks. This heavy weighting contributed to
the fund's strong performance, as tech stocks dominated the market during this
period. Interest rate concerns caused financial stocks to underperform, while
health-care stocks also faced a difficult period due to concerns about Medicare
reform. We slightly reduced our holdings in these two sectors over the reporting
period, but we feel the long-term prospects are strong for both areas.
WHAT TECHNOLOGY STOCKS DID YOU LIKE?
Our top technology and telecommunications stocks included Nextel Communications,
Novell, Microsoft and VERITAS Software. Nextel, a major digital
wireless-services provider, is adding Internet access to its paging and
mobile-phone service. Novell makes software that connects PCs to corporate
networks. The company has seen tremendous growth this year based on the success
of its Internet-related products. VERITAS is the world's largest maker of
storage-management software, which guards against data loss from crashes and
errors.
WILL THE RULING IN THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CASE AFFECT YOUR INVESTMENT IN
MICROSOFT?
After the close of the reporting period, a federal judge ruled that Microsoft is
a monopoly. As of this writing, neither a settlement nor an appeal has been
announced, and it's unlikely that a final decision will be made until 2001.
While we cannot comment on our specific plans to buy or sell stocks, we can say
that as of this time, Microsoft remains a large holding in the fund. We believe
that the company's growth prospects remain strong, especially with the upcoming
introduction of two new software products: Office 2000 and Windows 2000. Over
the short term, the stock may be volatile, but this is a core growth company
that should continue to be a part of our portfolio.
WHAT OTHER STOCKS DID YOU FAVOR?
The fund invested in major, brand-name financial services companies such as
American Express and Morgan Stanley Dean Witter. We also invested in Charles
Schwab, the largest online brokerage firm. Long-term prospects for financial
stocks appear to be excellent. After the close of the fiscal year, Congress
reformed the Glass-Steagall Act, which formerly separated commercial from
investment banking. Many analysts believe this may set off a blizzard of merger
and acquisition activity among banks, insurance companies, investment managers
and brokers.
WHAT'S YOUR OUTLOOK FOR THE NEAR TERM?
Our outlook for the market and the economy is positive. The United States is
experiencing one of the longest expansion periods in its history. The U.S.
economy remains strong, inflation is low and the country is enjoying a budget
surplus. We believe this environment combined with the demographic trends we
have identified bode well for equities.
AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE REPORTING PERIOD, THE FUND'S NO. 1 HOLDING, TYCO
INTERNATIONAL, FELL VICTIM TO CONCERNS ABOUT ITS ACCOUNTING METHODS. WHAT HAS
BEEN YOUR RESPONSE?
In recent months, concerns have arisen over Tyco's accounting methods. While no
wrongdoing has been proven, Tyco and its stock price remain under scrutiny. Most
recently, the Securities and Exchange Commission launched an informal
investigation of the company, which Tyco voluntarily made public. While we have
no reason to believe that accounting irregularities exist, we do recognize that
this issue may take time to be resolved. As a result, we elected to eliminate
our position in Tyco after the close of the reporting period, choosing instead
to wait on the sidelines to see how the situation resolves itself. As of
December 10, 1999, the fund no longer owns any investments in the company.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION
As of 10/31/99, based on total net assets.
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TOP 10 HOLDINGS TOP 10 INDUSTRIES
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1. Tyco International Ltd. 3.71% 1. Computers (Software & Services) 16.28%
2. American Express Co. 3.53 2. Broadcasting (Television, Radio & Cable) 7.22
3. Nextel Communications, Inc.- Class A 3.29 3. Communications Equipment 7.19
4. Morgan Stanley, Dean Witter, Discover & Co. 3.09 4. Health Care (Diversified) 6.87
5. Novell, Inc. 3.06 5. Investment Banking/Brokerage 6.82
6. Microsoft Corp. 3.06 6. Computers (Hardware) 4.92
7. Warner-Lambert Co. 3.05 7. Financial (Diversified) 4.90
8. VERITAS Software Corp. 2.75 8. Retail (Computers & Electronics) 4.69
9. Comcast Corp.-Class A 2.68 9. Health Care(Drugs-Major Pharmaceuticals) 3.90
10. Schwab (Charles) Corp. (The) 2.23 10. Manufacturing (Diversified) 3.71
The fund's portfolio is subject to change, and there is no assurance that the fund will continue to hold any
particular security.
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See important fund and index disclosures inside front cover.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
October 31, 1999
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MARKET
SHARES VALUE
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COMMON STOCKS & OTHER EQUITY
INTERESTS-93.70%
BANKS (MONEY CENTER)-1.56%
Chase Manhattan Corp. (The) 70,000 $ 6,116,250
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BANKS (REGIONAL)-0.30%
Dah Sing Financial Group (Hong
Kong) 300,000 1,197,204
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BROADCASTING (TELEVISION, RADIO &
CABLE)-7.22%
AT&T Corp. - Liberty Media
Group-Class A(a) 40,000 1,587,500
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Cablevision Systems Corp.-Class
A(a) 55,000 3,715,937
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Comcast Corp.-Class A 250,000 10,531,250
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Cox Communications, Inc.-Class A(a) 75,000 3,407,812
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Insight Communications Company,
Inc.(a) 160,000 3,780,000
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MediaOne Group, Inc.(a) 75,000 5,329,687
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28,352,186
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COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT-7.19%
Comverse Technology, Inc.(a) 50,000 5,675,000
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General Instrument Corp.(a) 100,000 5,381,250
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Harmonic, Inc.(a) 30,000 1,781,250
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JDS Uniphase Corp.(a) 25,000 4,171,875
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Lucent Technologies Inc. 20,000 1,285,000
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Nokia Oyj-ADR (Finland) 35,000 4,044,687
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Nortel Networks Corp. (Canada) 40,000 2,477,500
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QUALCOMM, Inc.(a) 12,500 2,784,375
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Sycamore Networks, Inc.(a) 3,000 645,000
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28,245,937
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COMPUTERS (HARDWARE)-4.92%
Apple Computer, Inc.(a) 75,000 6,009,375
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Dell Computer Corp.(a) 75,000 3,009,375
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Gateway, Inc.(a) 100,000 6,606,250
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Sun Microsystems, Inc.(a) 35,000 3,703,437
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19,328,437
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COMPUTERS (NETWORKING)-1.88%
Cisco Systems, Inc.(a) 100,000 7,400,000
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COMPUTERS (PERIPHERALS)-1.60%
EMC Corp.(a) 45,000 3,285,000
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Lexmark International Group,
Inc.-Class A(a) 38,700 3,021,019
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6,306,019
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COMPUTERS (SOFTWARE & SERVICES)-16.28%
Agile Software Corp.(a) 25,000 2,450,000
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Alteon Websystems, Inc.(a) 10,200 731,850
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America Online, Inc.(a) 50,000 6,484,375
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MARKET
SHARES VALUE
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COMPUTERS (SOFTWARE & SERVICES)-(CONTINUED)
Clarify, Inc.(a) 40,000 $ 3,090,000
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E.piphany, Inc.(a) 17,400 1,496,400
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Intuit, Inc.(a) 200,000 5,825,000
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Microsoft Corp.(a) 130,000 12,033,125
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Novell, Inc.(a) 600,000 12,037,500
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Oracle Corp.(a) 25,000 1,189,062
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VERITAS Software Corp.(a) 100,000 10,787,500
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Visio Corp.(a) 75,000 2,969,531
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Vixel Corp.(a) 40,000 1,280,000
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Yahoo! Inc.(a) 20,000 3,581,250
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63,955,593
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CONSUMER FINANCE-1.39%
Providian Financial Corp. 50,000 5,450,000
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ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT-0.95%
Conexant Systems, Inc.(a) 40,000 3,735,000
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ELECTRONICS (SEMICONDUCTORS)-3.12%
Cypress Semiconductor Corp.(a) 150,000 3,834,375
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Intel Corp. 50,000 3,871,875
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SDL, Inc.(a) 15,000 1,849,687
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Texas Instruments, Inc. 30,000 2,692,500
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12,248,437
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ENTERTAINMENT-1.70%
Time Warner Inc. 75,000 5,226,563
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World Wrestling Federation
Entertainment, Inc.(a) 60,000 1,447,500
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6,674,063
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EQUIPMENT (SEMICONDUCTOR)-1.53%
Applied Materials, Inc.(a) 35,000 3,143,438
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Teradyne, Inc.(a) 75,000 2,887,500
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6,030,938
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FINANCIAL (DIVERSIFIED)-4.90%
American Express Co. 90,000 13,860,000
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Citigroup Inc. 100,000 5,412,500
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19,272,500
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HEALTH CARE (DIVERSIFIED)-6.87%
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 100,000 7,681,250
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Johnson & Johnson 70,000 7,332,500
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Warner-Lambert Co. 150,000 11,971,875
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26,985,625
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MARKET
SHARES VALUE
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HEALTH CARE (DRUGS-GENERIC &
OTHER)-0.64%
Genetech, Inc.(a) 10,000 $ 1,457,500
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Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp.-Class
A(a) 35,000 1,067,500
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2,525,000
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HEALTH CARE (DRUGS-MAJOR
PHARMACEUTICALS)-3.90%
Pfizer, Inc. 200,000 7,900,000
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Schering-Plough Corp. 150,000 7,425,000
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15,325,000
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HEALTH CARE (MEDICAL PRODUCTS &
SUPPLIES)-1.26%
Guidant Corp. 100,000 4,937,500
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INSURANCE (MULTI-LINE)-2.10%
American International Group, Inc. 80,000 8,235,000
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INVESTMENT BANKING/BROKERAGE-6.82%
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. 75,000 5,887,500
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Morgan Stanley, Dean Witter,
Discover & Co. 110,000 12,134,375
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Schwab (Charles) Corp. (The) 225,000 8,760,938
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26,782,813
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LODGING-HOTELS-1.13%
Carnival Corp. 100,000 4,450,000
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MANUFACTURING (DIVERSIFIED)-3.71%
Tyco International Ltd. 365,000 14,577,188
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RAILROADS-0.72%
Kansas City Southern Industries,
Inc. 60,000 2,846,250
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RETAIL (BUILDING SUPPLIES)-2.31%
Home Depot, Inc. (The) 40,000 3,020,000
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Lowe's Companies, Inc. 110,000 6,050,000
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9,070,000
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MARKET
SHARES VALUE
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RETAIL (BUILDING SUPPLIES)-(CONTINUED)
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RETAIL (COMPUTERS &
ELECTRONICS)-4.69%
Best Buy Co., Inc.(a) 140,000 $ 7,778,750
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Circuit City Stores-Circuit City
Group 80,000 3,415,000
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Tandy Corp. 115,000 7,237,813
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18,431,563
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RETAIL (SPECIALTY)-0.90%
Amazon.com, Inc.(a) 50,000 3,531,250
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RETAIL (SPECIALTY-APPAREL)-0.82%
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.(a) 75,000 3,210,938
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS (CELLULAR/
WIRELESS)-3.29%
Nextel Communications, Inc.-Class
A(a) 150,000 12,928,125
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Total Common Stocks & Other
Equity Interests (Cost
$328,287,739) 368,148,816
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MONEY MARKET FUNDS-6.23%
STIC Liquid Assets Portfolio(b) 12,250,775 12,250,775
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STIC Prime Portfolio(b) 12,250,775 12,250,775
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Total Money Market Funds (Cost
$24,501,550) 24,501,550
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS-99.93% 392,650,366
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OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES-0.07% 258,135
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NET ASSETS-100.00% $392,908,501
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Investment Abbreviations:
ADR - American Depositary Receipt
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) The security shares the same investment advisor as the Fund.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
October 31, 1999
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ASSETS:
Investments, at market value (cost
$352,789,289) $392,650,366
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Receivables for:
Capital stock sold 7,895,024
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Dividends and interest 116,171
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Investment for deferred compensation plan 2,653
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Other assets 99,883
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Total assets 400,764,097
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LIABILITIES:
Payables for:
Investments purchased 6,597,126
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Deferred compensation plan 2,653
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Capital stock reacquired 550,419
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Accrued advisory fees 352,181
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Accrued administrative services fees 4,247
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Accrued directors' fees 1,900
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Accrued distribution fees 231,529
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Accrued transfer agent fees 44,956
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Accrued operating expenses 70,585
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Total liabilities 7,855,596
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Net assets applicable to shares
outstanding $392,908,501
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NET ASSETS:
Class A $163,872,289
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Class B $177,430,877
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Class C $ 51,605,335
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CAPITAL STOCK, $0.001 PAR VALUE PER SHARE:
Class A:
Authorized 750,000,000
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Outstanding 13,495,267
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Class B:
Authorized 750,000,000
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Outstanding 14,649,049
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Class C:
Authorized 750,000,000
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Outstanding 4,260,828
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Class A:
Net asset value and redemption price per
share $ 12.14
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Offering price per share:
(Net asset value of $12.14 divided
by 94.50%) $ 12.85
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Class B:
Net asset value and offering price per
share $ 12.11
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Class C:
Net asset value and offering price per
share $ 12.11
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the period June 7, 1999 (date operations commenced) through October 31, 1999
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INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends (net of $225 foreign withholding
tax) $ 270,152
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Interest 213,727
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Total investment income 483,879
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EXPENSES:
Advisory fees 690,278
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Administrative services fees 16,849
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Custodian fees 19,414
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Directors' fees 5,408
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Distribution fees -- Class A 112,110
- --------------------------------------------------------
Distribution fees -- Class B 359,002
- --------------------------------------------------------
Distribution fees -- Class C 104,204
- --------------------------------------------------------
Transfer agent fees -- Class A 82,475
- --------------------------------------------------------
Transfer agent fees -- Class B 80,937
- --------------------------------------------------------
Transfer agent fees -- Class C 24,361
- --------------------------------------------------------
Registration and filing fees 77,325
- --------------------------------------------------------
Other 69,236
- --------------------------------------------------------
Total expenses 1,641,599
- --------------------------------------------------------
Less: Fee waivers (43,724)
- --------------------------------------------------------
Expenses paid indirectly (1,853)
- --------------------------------------------------------
Net expenses 1,596,022
- --------------------------------------------------------
Net investment income (loss) (1,112,143)
- --------------------------------------------------------
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) FROM
INVESTMENT SECURITIES AND FOREIGN
CURRENCIES:
Net realized gain (loss) from:
Investment securities (3,389,752)
- --------------------------------------------------------
Foreign currencies (46)
- --------------------------------------------------------
(3,389,798)
- --------------------------------------------------------
Change in net unrealized appreciation of:
Investment securities 39,861,077
- --------------------------------------------------------
Net gain from investment securities and
foreign currencies 36,471,279
- --------------------------------------------------------
Net increase in net assets resulting from
operations $35,359,136
========================================================
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the period June 7, 1999 (date operations commenced) through October 31, 1999
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OCTOBER 31,
1999
------------
<S> <C>
OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss) $ (1,112,143)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net realized gain (loss) from investment securities and
foreign currencies (3,389,798)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Change in net unrealized appreciation of investment
securities 39,861,077
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations 35,359,136
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Share transactions-net:
Class A 148,625,216
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class B 161,925,702
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class C 46,998,447
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase in net assets 392,908,501
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of period --
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
End of period $392,908,501
==========================================================================
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
Capital (par value and additional paid-in) $356,470,945
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Undistributed net investment income (loss) (33,769)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Undistributed net realized gain (loss) from investment
securities and foreign currencies (3,389,752)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Unrealized appreciation of investment securities 39,861,077
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
$392,908,501
==========================================================================
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
October 31, 1999
NOTE 1-SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
AIM Dent Demographic Trends Fund (the "Fund") is a series portfolio of AIM
Equity Funds, Inc. (the "Company"). The Company is a Maryland corporation
registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940
Act"), as an open-end series management investment company consisting of ten
separate portfolios. The Fund currently offers three different classes of
shares: Class A shares, Class B shares and Class C shares. Class A shares are
sold with a front-end sales charge. Class B shares and Class C shares are sold
with a contingent deferred sales charge. Matters affecting each portfolio or
class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of such portfolio or
class. The assets, liabilities and operations of each portfolio are accounted
for separately. Information presented in these financial statements pertains
only to the Fund. The Fund's investment objective is long-term growth of
capital.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the
date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates. The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies
followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
A. Security Valuations -- A security listed or traded on an exchange (except
convertible bonds) is valued at its last sales price on the exchange where
the security is principally traded, or lacking any sales on a particular
day, the security is valued at the closing bid price on that day. Each
security reported on the NASDAQ National Market System is valued at the last
sales price on the valuation date or absent a last sales price, at the
closing bid price. Debt obligations (including convertible bonds) are valued
on the basis of prices provided by an independent pricing service. Prices
provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance
on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as yield, type of
issue, coupon rate and maturity date. Securities for which market prices are
not provided by any of the above methods are valued based upon quotes
furnished by independent sources and are valued at the last bid price in the
case of equity securities and in the case of debt obligations, the mean
between the last bid and asked prices. Securities for which market
quotations are not readily available or are questionable are valued at fair
value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the
Company's officers in a manner specifically authorized by the Board of
Directors of the Company. Short-term obligations having 60 days or less to
maturity are valued at amortized cost which approximates market value. For
purposes of determining net asset value per share, futures and options
contracts generally will be valued 15 minutes after the close of trading of
the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"). Generally, trading in foreign
securities is substantially completed each day at various times prior to the
close of the NYSE. The values of such securities used in computing the net
asset value of the Fund's shares are determined as of such times. Foreign
currency exchange rates are also generally determined prior to the close of
the NYSE. Occasionally, events affecting the values of such securities and
such exchange rates may occur between the times at which they are determined
and the close of the NYSE which would not be reflected in the computation of
the Fund's net asset value. If events materially affecting the value of such
securities occur during such period, then these securities will be valued at
their fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of
the Board of Directors.
B. Securities Transactions, Investment Income and Distributions -- Securities
transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or
losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the
securities sold. Interest income is recorded as earned from settlement date
and is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividend income is recorded on the
ex-dividend date. The Fund may elect to use a portion of the proceeds of
capital stock redemptions as distributions for Federal income tax purposes.
Distributions from income and net realized capital gains, if any, are
generally paid annually and recorded on ex-dividend date.
On October 31, 1999, undistributed net investment income (loss)
increased $1,078,374, undistributed net realized gain (loss) increased $46
and paid in capital decreased $1,078,420 as a result of net operating tax
loss in order to comply with the requirements of the American Institute of
Certified Public Accountants Statement of Position 93-2. Net assets of the
Fund were unaffected by the reclassification discussed above.
C. Federal Income Taxes -- The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of
the Internal Revenue Code necessary to qualify as a regulated investment
company and, as such, will not be subject to federal income taxes on
otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gains) which is
distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income
taxes is recorded in the financial statements. The Fund has a capital loss
carryforward of $3,389,675 as of October 31, 1999 which may be carried
forward to offset future taxable gains, if any, which expires, if not
previously utilized, in the year 2007.
D. Foreign Currency Translations -- Portfolio securities and other assets and
liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S.
dollar amounts at date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio
securities and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated
into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The
Fund does not separately account for that portion of the results of
operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments
and the fluctuations
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arising from changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations
are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from
investments.
E. Foreign Currency Contracts -- A foreign currency contract is an obligation
to purchase or sell a specific currency for an agreed-upon price at a future
date. The Fund may enter into a foreign currency contract to attempt to
minimize the risk to the Fund from adverse changes in the relationship
between currencies. The Fund may also enter into a foreign currency contract
for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency in
order to "lock in" the U.S. dollar price of that security. The Fund could be
exposed to risk if counterparties to the contracts are unable to meet the
terms of their contracts or if the value of the foreign currency changes
unfavorably.
F. Expenses -- Distribution expenses and transfer agency expenses directly
attributable to a class of shares are charged to that class' operations. All
other expenses which are attributable to more than one class are allocated
among the classes.
NOTE 2-ADVISORY FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
The Company has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with A I M
Advisors, Inc. ("AIM"). H.S. Dent Advisors, Inc. is the Fund's subadvisor. Under
the terms of the master investment advisory agreement, the Fund pays an advisory
fee to AIM at the annual rate of 0.85% of the first $2 billion of the Fund's
average daily net assets, plus 0.80% of the Fund's average daily net assets
exceeding $2 billion. During the period June 7, 1999 (date operations commenced)
through October 31, 1999, AIM waived fees of $43,724.
The Fund, pursuant to a master administrative services agreement with AIM, has
agreed to pay AIM for certain administrative costs incurred in providing
accounting services to the Fund. During the period June 7, 1999 (date operations
commenced) through October 31, 1999, AIM was paid $16,849 for such services.
The Fund, pursuant to a transfer agency and service agreement, has agreed to pay
A I M Fund Services, Inc. ("AFS") a fee for providing transfer agency and
shareholder services to the Fund. During the period June 7, 1999 (date
operations commenced) through October 31, 1999, AFS was paid $82,863 for such
services. The Company has entered into master distribution agreements with A I M
Distributors, Inc. ("AIM Distributors") to serve as the distributor for the
Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the Fund. The Company has adopted a plan
pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund's Class A
shares, Class B shares and Class C shares (collectively the "Plans"). The Fund ,
pursuant to the Plans, pays AIM Distributors compensation at the annual rate of
0.35% of the Fund's average daily net assets of Class A shares and 1.00% of the
average daily net assets of Class B and C shares. Of these amounts, the Fund may
pay a service fee of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Class A, Class
B or Class C shares to selected dealers and financial institutions who furnish
continuing personal shareholder services to their customers who purchase and own
the appropriate class of shares of the Fund. Any amounts not paid as a service
fee under the Plans would constitute an asset-based sales charge. The Plans also
impose a cap on the total sales charges, including asset-based sales charges
that may be paid by the respective classes. During the period June 7, 1999 (date
operations commenced) through October 31, 1999, the Class A, Class B and Class C
shares paid AIM Distributors $112,110, $359,002 and $104,204, respectively, as
compensation under the Plans. AIM Distributors received commissions of $551,702
from sales of the Class A shares of the Fund during the period June 7, 1999
(date operations commenced) through October 31, 1999. Such commissions are not
an expense of the Fund. They are deducted from, and are not included in, the
proceeds from sales of Class A shares. During the period June 7, 1999 (date
operations commenced) through October 31, 1999, AIM Distributors received $3,886
in contingent deferred sales charges imposed on redemptions of Fund shares.
Certain officers and directors of the Company are officers and directors of AIM,
AFS and AIM Distributors. During the period June 7, 1999 (date operations
commenced) through October 31, 1999, the Fund paid legal fees of $988 for
services rendered by Kramer, Levin, Naftalis & Frankel LLP as counsel to the
Company's directors. A member of that firm is a director of the Company.
NOTE 3-INDIRECT EXPENSES
During the period June 7, 1999 (date operations commenced) through October 31,
1999, the Fund received reductions in transfer agency fees from AFS (an
affiliate of AIM) and reductions in custodian fees of $638 and $1,215,
respectively, under expense offset arrangements. The effect of the above
arrangements resulted in a reduction of the Fund's total expenses of $1,853
during the period June 7, 1999 (date operations commenced) through October 31,
1999.
NOTE 4-DIRECTORS' FEES
Directors' fees represent remuneration paid to directors who are not an
"interested person" of AIM. The Company invests directors' fees, if so elected
by a director, in mutual fund shares in accordance with a deferred compensation
plan.
NOTE 5-BANK BORROWINGS
The Fund is a participant in a committed line of credit facility with a
syndicate administered by The Chase Manhattan Bank. The Fund may borrow up to
the lesser of (i) $1,000,000,000 or (ii) the limits set by its prospectus for
borrowings. The Fund and other funds advised by AIM which are parties to the
line of credit may borrow on a first come, first served basis. During the period
June 7, 1999 (date operations commenced) through October 31, 1999, the Fund did
not borrow under the line of credit agreement. The funds which are party to the
line of credit are charged a commitment fee of 0.09% on the unused balance of
the committed line. The commitment fee is allocated among the funds based on
their respective average net assets for the period.
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NOTE 6-INVESTMENT SECURITIES
The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities)
purchased and sold by the Fund during the period June 7, 1999 (date operations
commenced) through October 31, 1999 was $395,499,125 and $63,821,633,
respectively.
The amount of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investment securities,
for tax purposes, as of October 31, 1999 is as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investment securities $47,072,441
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investment securities (7,211,441)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net unrealized appreciation of investment securities $39,861,000
=========================================================================
</TABLE>
Cost of investments for tax purposes is $352,789,366.
NOTE 7-CAPITAL STOCK
Changes in capital stock outstanding during the period June 7, 1999 (date
operations commenced) through October 31, 1999 were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OCTOBER 31, 1999
-------------------------
SHARES AMOUNT
---------- ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Sold:
Class A 14,146,708 $155,933,583
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class B 14,828,511 163,946,584
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class C 4,372,731 48,262,483
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Issued as reinvestment of dividends:
Reacquired:
Class A (651,441) (7,308,367)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class B (179,461) (2,020,882)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class C (111,903) (1,264,036)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
32,405,145 $357,549,365
=======================================================================================
</TABLE>
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NOTE 8-FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Shown below are the financial highlights for a share of Class A, Class B and
Class C capital stock outstanding during the period June 7, 1999 (date
operations commenced) through October 31, 1999.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS A
-----------
OCTOBER 31,
1999
-----------
<S> <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 10.00
- ------------------------------------------------------------ --------
Income from investment operations:
Net investment income (loss) (0.03)
- ------------------------------------------------------------ --------
Net gains on securities (both realized and unrealized) 2.17
- ------------------------------------------------------------ --------
Total from investment operations 2.14
- ------------------------------------------------------------ --------
Net asset value, end of period $ 12.14
============================================================ ========
Total return(a) 21.40%
============================================================ ========
Ratios/supplement data:
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) $163,872
============================================================ ========
Ratio of expenses to average net assets(b) 1.60%
============================================================ ========
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net
assets(d) (1.00)%
============================================================ ========
Portfolio turnover rate 29%
============================================================ ========
</TABLE>
(a) Does not deduct sales charges and is not annualized for periods less than
one year.
(b) After fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Ratio of expenses to
average net assets prior to fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements was
1.65% (annualized).
(c) Ratios are annualized and based on average net assets of $86,627,852.
(d) After fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Ratio of net investment
income (loss) to average net assets prior to fee waivers and/or expense
reimbursements was (1.05)% (annualized).
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS B CLASS C
----------- -----------
OCTOBER 31, OCTOBER 31,
1999 1999
----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 10.00 $ 10.00
- ------------------------------------------------------------ -------- -------
Income from investment operations:
Net investment income (loss) (0.04) (0.04)
- ------------------------------------------------------------ -------- -------
Net gains on securities (both realized and unrealized) 2.15 2.15
- ------------------------------------------------------------ -------- -------
Total from investment operations 2.11 2.11
- ------------------------------------------------------------ -------- -------
Net asset value, end of period $ 12.11 $ 12.11
============================================================ ======== =======
Total return(a) 21.10% 21.10%
============================================================ ======== =======
Ratios/supplement data:
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) $177,430 $51,605
============================================================ ======== =======
Ratio of expenses to average net assets(b) 2.24% 2.24%
============================================================ ======== =======
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net
assets(d) (1.64)% (1.64)%
============================================================ ======== =======
Portfolio turnover rate 29% 29%
============================================================ ======== =======
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
(a) Does not deduct contingent deferred sales charges and is not
annualized for periods less than one year.
(b) After fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement. Ratios of
expenses to average net assets prior to fee waivers and/or
expense reimbursements were 2.29% (annualized) for Class B
and 2.29% (annualized) for Class C.
(c) Ratios are annualized and based on average net assets of
$89,140,054 and $25,873,790 for Class B and Class C,
respectively.
(d) After fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Ratios of
net investment income (loss) to average net assets prior to
fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements were (1.69)%
(annualized) for Class B and (1.69)% (annualized) for Class
C.
</TABLE>
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors
AIM Equity Funds, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and
liabilities of AIM Dent Demographics Trends Fund (a
portfolio of AIM Equity Funds, Inc.), including the
schedule of investments, as of October 31, 1999, the
related statement of operations, the statement of changes
in net assets, and financial highlights for the period
June 7, 1999 (date operations commenced) through October
31, 1999. These financial statements and financial
highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion
on these financial statements and financial highlights
based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally
accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that
we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements and
financial highlights are free of material misstatement.
An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. Our procedures included confirmation of
securities owned as of October 31, 1999, by
correspondence with the custodian and brokers. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used
and significant estimates made by management, as well as
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for
our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and
financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of AIM Dent
Demographics Trends Fund as of October 31, 1999, the
results of its operations, the changes in its net assets
and the financial highlights for the period June 7, 1999
(date operations commenced) through October 31, 1999 in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
KPMG LLP
December 3, 1999
Houston, Texas
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS OFFICE OF THE FUND
<S> <C> <C>
Charles T. Bauer Charles T. Bauer 11 Greenway Plaza
Chairman Chairman Suite 100
A I M Management Group Inc. Houston, TX 77046
Robert H. Graham
Bruce L. Crockett President INVESTMENT ADVISOR
Director
ACE Limited; Carol F. Relihan A I M Advisors, Inc.
Formerly Director, President, and Senior Vice President and Secretary 11 Greenway Plaza
Chief Executive Officer Suite 100
COMSAT Corporation Gary T. Crum Houston, TX 77046
Senior Vice President
Owen Daly II SUB-ADVISOR
Director Edgar M. Larsen
Cortland Trust Inc. Senior Vice President H.S. Dent Advisors, Inc.
6515 Gwin Road
Edward K. Dunn Jr. Dana R. Sutton Oakland, CA 94611
Chairman, Mercantile Mortgage Corp.; Vice President and Treasurer
Formerly Vice Chairman and President, TRANSFER AGENT
Mercantile-Safe Deposit & Trust Co.; and Melville B. Cox
President, Mercantile Bankshares Vice President A I M Fund Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 4739
Jack Fields Mary J. Benson Houston, TX 77210-4739
Chief Executive Officer Assistant Vice President and
Texana Global, Inc.; Assistant Treasurer CUSTODIAN
Formerly Member
of the U.S. House of Representatives Sheri Morris State Street Bank and Trust Company
Assistant Vice President and 225 Franklin Street
Carl Frischling Assistant Treasurer Boston, MA 02110
Partner
Kramer, Levin, Naftalis & Frankel LLP Renee A. Friedli COUNSEL TO THE FUND
Assistant Secretary
Robert H. Graham Ballard Spahr
President and Chief Executive Officer P. Michelle Grace Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP
A I M Management Group Inc. Assistant Secretary 1735 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Prema Mathai-Davis Nancy L. Martin
Chief Executive Officer, YWCA of the U.S.A.; Assistant Secretary COUNSEL TO THE DIRECTORS
Commissioner, New York City Dept. for the
Aging; and member of the Board of Directors, Ofelia M. Mayo Kramer, Levin, Naftalis & Frankel LLP
Metropolitan Transportation Authority of Assistant Secretary 919 Third Avenue
New York State New York, NY 10022
Lisa A. Moss
Lewis F. Pennock Assistant Secretary DISTRIBUTOR
Attorney
Kathleen J. Pflueger A I M Distributors, Inc.
Louis S. Sklar Assistant Secretary 11 Greenway Plaza
Executive Vice President Suite 100
Hines Interests Samuel D. Sirko Houston, TX 77046
Limited Partnership Assistant Secretary
AUDITORS
Stephen I. Winer
Assistant Secretary KPMG LLP
700 Louisiana
Houston, TX 77002
</TABLE>
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THE AIM FAMILY OF FUNDS--Registered Trademark--
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C> <C>
GROWTH FUNDS MONEY MARKET FUNDS A I M Management Group Inc. has provided
AIM Aggressive Growth Fund(1) AIM Money Market Fund leadership in the mutual fund industry
AIM Blue Chip Fund AIM Tax-Exempt Cash Fund since 1976 and managed approximately
AIM Capital Development Fund $120 billion in assets for more than 6.4
AIM Constellation Fund INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUNDS million shareholders, including
AIM Dent Demographic Trends Fund AIM Advisor International Value Fund individual investors, corporate clients
AIM Large Cap Growth Fund AIM Asian Growth Fund and financial institutions, as of
AIM Mid Cap Equity Fund AIM Developing Markets Fund September 30, 1999.
AIM Mid Cap Growth Fund AIM Euroland Growth Fund(4) The AIM Family of Funds--Registered
AIM Mid Cap Opportunities Fund AIM European Development Fund Trademark-- is distributed nationwide,
AIM Select Growth Fund AIM International Equity Fund and AIM today is the 10th-largest mutual
AIM Small Cap Growth Fund(2) AIM Japan Growth Fund fund complex in the United States in
AIM Small Cap Opportunities Fund(3) AIM Latin American Growth Fund assets under management, according to
AIM Value Fund AIM New Pacific Growth Fund Strategic Insight, an independent mutual
AIM Weingarten Fund fund monitor.
GLOBAL GROWTH FUNDS
GROWTH & INCOME FUNDS AIM Global Aggressive Growth Fund
AIM Advisor Flex Fund AIM Global Growth Fund
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AIM Balanced Fund AIM Global Growth & Income Fund
AIM Basic Value Fund AIM Global Utilities Fund
AIM Charter Fund
GLOBAL INCOME FUNDS
INCOME FUNDS AIM Emerging Markets Debt Fund
AIM Floating Rate Fund AIM Global Government Income Fund
AIM High Yield Fund AIM Global Income Fund
AIM High Yield Fund II AIM Strategic Income Fund
AIM Income Fund
AIM Intermediate Government Fund THEME FUNDS
AIM Limited Maturity Treasury Fund AIM Global Consumer Products and Services Fund
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TAX-FREE INCOME FUNDS AIM Global Health Care Fund
AIM High Income Municipal Fund AIM Global Infrastructure Fund
AIM Municipal Bond Fund AIM Global Resources Fund
AIM Tax-Exempt Bond Fund of Connecticut AIM Global Telecommunications and Technology Fund(5)
AIM Tax-Free Intermediate Fund AIM Global Trends Fund(6)
</TABLE>
(1) AIM Aggressive Growth Fund reopened to new investors on November 16, 1998.
(2) AIM Small Cap Growth Fund closed to new investors on November 8, 1999.
(3) AIM Small Cap Opportunities Fund closed to new investors on November 4,
1999. (4) On September 1, 1999, AIM Europe Growth Fund was renamed AIM Euroland
Growth Fund. Previously the fund invested in all size companies in most areas of
Europe. The fund now seeks to invest at least 65%of its assets in large-cap
companies within countries using the euro as their currency (EMU-member
countries). (5) On June 1, 1999, AIM Global Telecommunications Fund was renamed
AIM Global Telecommunications and Technology Fund. (6) Effective August 27,
1999, AIM Global Trends Fund was restructured to operate as a traditional mutual
fund. Before that date, the fund operated as a fund of funds. For more complete
information about any AIM fund(s), including sales charges and expenses, ask
your financial advisor or securities dealer for a free prospectus(es). Please
read the prospectus(es) carefully before you invest or send money. If used as
sales material after January 20, 2000, this report must be accompanied by a
current Quarterly Review of Performance for AIM Funds.
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