Rule 497(d)
FT 397
Supplement to the Prospectus dated January 14, 2000
Sales Charge Discount for Eligible Purchasers
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Prospectus, you can use your
redemption or termination proceeds from any Nike Securities L.P. sponsored unit
investment trust to purchase Units of the Trusts in FT 397 during the initial
offering period at the Public Offering Price less 1%. Dealers and other selling
agents will receive a concession or agency commission of 2.2% (2.5% for volume
purchasers) of the sales price of Units sold pursuant to this provision.
May 3, 2000
