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Prudential Mutual Funds
Supplement dated January 30, 1995
The following information supplements the Prospectus of each of the Funds
listed below effective January 30, 1995.
SHAREHOLDER GUIDE
HOW TO BUY SHARES OF THE FUND
You may purchase shares of the Fund through Prudential Securities, Prusec or
directly from the Fund through its Transfer Agent, Prudential Mutual Fund
Services, Inc. (PMFS or the Transfer Agent) Attention: Investment Services, P.O.
Box 15020, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08906-5020. The minimum initial investment
for Class A and Class B shares is $1,000 per class and $5,000 for Class C
shares, except that the minimum initial investment for Class C shares may be
waived from time to time. The minimum subsequent investment is $100 for all
classes. All minimum investment requirements are waived for certain retirement
and 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. The minimum initial investment
requirement is waived for purchases of Class A shares effected through an
exchange of Class B shares of The BlackRock Government Income Trust. See
``Shareholder Services.''
Name of Fund Prospectus Date
Prudential Equity Fund, Inc.............................. August 1, 1994
Prudential Growth Opportunity Fund, Inc.................. August 1, 1994
Nicholas-Applegate Growth Equity Fund.................... August 1, 1994
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