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SIGNATURE DENNIS J. MCDONNELL
TITLE PRES, CEO & TRUSTEE
EXHIBIT 77 I(b)
On March 14,1994, the Fund commenced distribution of its
fourth class of shares("Class D Shares"). The minimum initial
investment with respect to the Class D Shares is $1,000,000.
Class D Shares do not incur a sales charge when they are
purchased, but are subject to a sales charge if redeemed
within the first year after purchase. Class D Shares are
subject to a contingent deferred sales charge equal to 0.75%
of the lesser of the then current net asset value or the
original purchase price on Class D Shares redeemed within
the first year after purchase. Class D Shares are subject
to ongoing distribution and service fees at an aggregate
annual rate of up to 0.30% of the Fund's aggregate average
daily net assets attributable to the Class D Shares.
In addition, March 7, 1994, Class D Shares previously
referenced by the Registrant were renamed as Class C Shares.
