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Registrant. The merger was approved by the Boards of
Directors of the Registrant and Special Portfolios,
Inc. on December 7, 1995. Shareholders of the Stock
Portfolio approved the transaction at a meeting held
February 22, 1996. Further information concerning the
details of the transaction is contained in the Form N-
14 filed by Registrant with the Commission on January
17, 1996.
The steps necessary to de-register Special Portfolios,
Inc. have been initiated.
