The Fund adjusts the classification of distributions to shareholders to reflect
the differences between financial statement amounts and distributions determined
in accordance with income tax regulations. Accordingly, during the year ended
August 31, 2000, amounts have been reclassified to reflect an increase in
paid-in capital of $26,103,106, a decrease in overdistributed net investment
income of $6,021,372, and a decrease in accumulated net realized gain on
investments of $32,124,478. This reclassification includes $26,103,106
distributed in connection with Fund share redemptions which increased paid-in
capital and reduced accumulated net realized gain. Net assets of the Fund were
unaffected by the reclassifications.
