[FRONT COVER]
Philadelphia
Fund, Inc.
Established 1923
A diversified open end
investment company with
an objective of long-term
growth of capital
and income
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APRIL 1, 2000
As with all mutual funds, the Securities and Exchange Commission has not
approved or disapproved these securities or passed upon the adequacy of this
prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
PROSPECTUS
[Back Cover]
PHILADELPHIA FUND, INC.
Established 1923
1200 North Federal Highway, Suite 424
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
(561) 395-2155
Shareholders may make inquiries regarding the Fund by calling:
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| Shareholder Services |
| 1-800-525-6201 |
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A Statement of Additional Information (dated April 1, 2000) which includes
additional information about the Fund, is incorporated in this prospectus by
reference.
The Fund's Statement of Additional Information, annual report and semi-annual
report are available, without charge, upon request, by writing to the above
address, by electronic request at the Fund's e-mail address:
[email protected], or by calling 1-800-749-9933.
The Fund's annual report and other information are available on the Fund's
Internet website at http://www.philadelphiafund.com.
Additional information about the Fund's investments is available in the Fund's
annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders. In the Fund's annual report,
you will find a discussion of the market conditions and investment strategies
that significantly affected the Fund's performance during its last fiscal
year.
Information about the Fund including the Statement of Additional Information,
can be reviewed and copied at the Commission's Public Reference Room in
Washington D.C. You may obtain information on the operation of the public
reference room by calling the Commission at 1-202-942-8090.
Reports, material incorporated by reference, the Statement of Additional
Information, and other information about the Fund are available on the EDGAR
Database on the Commission's Internet site at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of
this information may be obtained, after paying a duplicating fee, by electronic
request at the following E-mail address: [email protected], or by writing the
Commission's Public Reference Section, Washington, D.C. 20549-0102.
SEC File Nos.: 2-10698 and 811-505
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Investments, Risks and Performance . . . . . . 2
Fees and Expenses of the Fund . . . . . . . . 3
Financial Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Fund History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Investment Objectives and Principal Strategies 4
Policies and Non-Principal Strategies . . . . 4
Principal Risks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Management of the Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
[Logo] Purchase of Shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Calculation of Net Asset Value . . . . . . . . 6
Special Purchase Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Redemption of Shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Dividends, Capital Gains Distributions,
and Taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Fund Service Providers . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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INVESTMENTS, RISKS AND PERFORMANCE
OBJECTIVE
The Fund's investment objective is to achieve long term growth of capital and
income.
PRINCIPAL STRATEGIES
The Fund will invest primarily in common stocks traded on the major U.S.
security exchanges and fixed income securities rated at least A by Moody's
Investors Service, Inc. or by Standard & Poor's Corporation. Securities are
bought and held with long-term goals in view.
The Fund's investment advisor uses fundamental analysis to select stocks
which are believed to be undervalued. This undervaluation may be perceived
for one or more of the following reasons: undervalued assets, low price to
earnings ratio, low price in relation to market dominance, ability to control
prices, low price to cash flow, and high percentage return on equity. Other
factors considered before investing include market capitalization size,
corporate business strategy, industry position, trading liquidity, trading
activity of officers, directors and large stockholders, good management,
protection from competition, and dividend yield.
The Fund generates income by investing in stocks that pay dividends,
commercial paper, and long term fixed income securities.
The Fund's portfolio usually consists of 20 - 30 different stocks.
The Fund's investment advisor takes into consideration the tax implications on
shareholders by trying to balance capital gains and losses resulting from
portfolio transactions.
PRINCIPAL RISKS
MARKET RISK. Stocks prices rise and decline in response to investors'
perception of the activities of individual companies and general market and
economic conditions. The value of your investment in the Fund will vary from
day to day which means that you could lose money.
DIVERSIFICATION RISK. The price of an individual security may be more volatile
and perform differently from the market as a whole. As the Fund usually owns
20 - 30 stocks, its performance may be more vulnerable to changes in the
market value of a single company than funds with more stocks in their
portfolios.
INTEREST RATE RISK. Increasing interest rates cause decreases in debt
securities' prices and can slow overall economic activity which often leads to
lower equity prices.
The following information provides some indication of the risks of investing
in the Fund by showing changes in the Fund's performance from year to year and
by showing how the Fund's average annual returns for 1, 5, and 10 years
compare with those of a broad measure of market performance. Past performance
is not predictive of future performance.
[Bar chart showing Fund's annual calendar year total returns as follows.]
1990 -11.45%
1991 5.71%
1992 19.70%
1993 17.57%
1994 - 8.58%
1995 27.39%
1996 12.74%
1997 35.75%
1998 11.13%
1999 0.57%
During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a quarter
was 12.21% (quarter ending June 30, 1991) and the lowest return for a quarter
was -13.63% (quarter ending September 30, 1990).
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS as of 12/31/99
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1 YEAR 5 YEARS 10 YEARS
Philadelphia Fund 0.57% 16.86% 10.13%
S & P 500 Index* 21.04% 28.54% 18.20%
*The Standard & Poors 500(r) Composite Stock Index is a widely recognized
unmanaged index of common stock prices.
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FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND
This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and
hold shares of the Fund.
(1)
SHAREHOLDER FEES
(fees paid directly from your investment)
Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales
Charge (Load) (as a percentage of
offering price) 1.00%
ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES
(expenses that are deducted from fund assets)
Management Fee ...................... .75%
12b-1 Fees ...................... .27%
Other Expenses ...................... .28%
Administrative Fee ............... .25%
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Total Fund Operating Expenses.. 1.55%
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EXAMPLE
This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund
with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.
The Example illustrates the expenses that you would pay on a $10,000
investment for the time periods indicated assuming:
[BULLET] a 5% annual rate of return
[BULLET] redemption at the end of each time period
[BULLET] Fund operating expenses remain the same
Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions
your costs would be:
1 YEAR 3 YEARS 5 YEARS 10 YEARS
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$158 $490 $845 $1,845
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The data set forth under the caption "Financial Highlights" in the Annual
Report to Stockholders for the fiscal year ended November 30, 1999 is
incorporated herein by reference. Additional information about the Fund's
investments is available in the Fund's annual and semi-annual reports to
shareholders. In the Fund's annual report, you will find a discussion of the
market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected the
Fund's performance during its last fiscal year. The Fund's annual report and
semi-annual report are available, without charge, upon request, by writing to
the address or by calling the number on the back cover of this prospectus.
FUND HISTORY
The Fund, a Maryland corporation, is the surviving corporation of a merger
with the Philadelphia Fund, Inc., a Delaware corporation. On November 30,
1984, the Fund was reorganized for the purpose of continuing the operations
of the Delaware corporation. The sole purpose of the merger was to change the
Fund's state of incorporation from Delaware to Maryland. The Delaware
corporation was incorporated on July 5, 1945 for the purpose of acquiring and
continuing the business of the Securities Fund, an unincorporated investment
company organized in 1923.
The Securities Fund, predecessor of the Philadelphia Fund, was organized in
1923 by W. Wallace Alexander. He and his associates managed the Securities
Fund until December 1928 when W. Wallace Alexander, Inc. became the manager.
W. Wallace Alexander, Inc. remained the manager of the Securities Fund until
its acquisition by Philadelphia Fund, when Alexander Investment Management Co.
became the manager. Over the years, the Fund has been managed by several
investment advisors. The Fund's current investment advisor is Baxter
Financial Corporation.
(1)On June 24, 1999 the Fund instituted its Free Flyer Program. Participants
in this Fund Program may be subject to a contingent deferred sale charge
(CDSC). Program participants who redeem shares within 12 months after the
purchase date and have received a program airline ticket will be subject to
a CDSC of one percent of the net asset value of the shares at the time of
purchase. Participants who redeem shares within 12 months of the purchase
date and have not received a Program airline ticket will not be subject to
the CDSC. Neither the bar chart which shows the Fund's annual total
returns 1990-1999, nor the Average Annual Total Returns table on page 2
reflect the CDSC. If the CDSC was reflected, the total return figures
would be less than those shown.
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INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND PRINCIPAL STRATEGIES
The Fund's investment objective is to achieve long term growth of capital and
income. This goal may be changed only by the vote of a majority of the shares
of the Fund. The Fund's investment advisor endeavors to meet the Fund's
objectives but there can be no assurance that the Fund's investments will
achieve the advisor's expectations.
The shares of Philadelphia Fund, Inc. provide a convenient way for investors
to own, at a reasonable cost, an interest in a carefully selected and
supervised portfolio of investments. The shares, represent ownership of a
program designed and managed for long-term growth of capital and income.
The Fund will invest primarily in common stocks with a market value greater
than $150 million traded on the major U.S. security exchanges.
The Advisor uses fundamental analysis to select stocks which are believed to
be undervalued. The Advisor considers the following criteria to evaluate
whether a stock may be undervalued.
[BULLET] Price to earnings ratio less than growth rate of
sales and/or earnings.
[BULLET] Return on equity greater than 15 %
[BULLET] Price to sales ratio less than 1
[BULLET] Price to book ratio less than 1
[BULLET] Price to cashflow less than 6
Each of these criteria may indicate that a stock is undervalued. The advisor
considers stocks with as many of these criteria but does not require that all
or any exist prior to investment. Other factors considered before investing
include low price in relation to market dominance, ability to control prices,
market capitalization size, corporate business strategy, industry position,
trading liquidity, trading activity of officers, directors and large
stockholders, good management, protection from competition, and dividend
yield. Investments are held until the stock meets the advisor's projections,
the original criteria used to select the investment no longer exists, or an
investment opportunity believed to be superior presents itself.
The Fund's portfolio usually consists of 20 - 30 different stocks which is
less than the amount of stocks held by the typical mutual fund. This strategy
stems from the belief that there are a limited number of investment ideas
available and allows the advisor to focus on companies with the greatest
potential for investment return balanced with minimal risk.
The Fund generates income by investing in stocks that pay dividends,
commercial paper, and long term fixed income securities rated at least A by
Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's") or by Standard & Poor's
Corporation ("Standard & Poor's"). Fixed income securities are selected by
comparing the investment's yield in relation to market rates with similar
duration to maturity and risk factors. When the advisor believes a decline in
interest rates are imminent, fixed income investments may also be purchased
for the purpose of capital appreciation as prices tend to rise as interest
rates fall.
The Fund's investment advisor takes into consideration the tax implications on
shareholders by trying to balance capital gains and losses resulting from
portfolio transactions. Unexpected declines in securities prices sometimes
cause the Advisor to take capital losses. Unexpected increases in securities
prices sometimes cause the Advisor to take capital gains. Both of these
actions are taken with full consideration given to the Fund's current realized
and unrealized gain (loss) position and its tax implications to the
shareholder.
POLICIES AND NON PRINCIPAL STRATEGIES
The Fund may, from time to time, take temporary defensive positions that are
inconsistent with the Fund's principal investment strategies in attempting to
respond to adverse market, economic, political or other conditions. Under
these conditions, the Fund may place some or all of its assets in cash or cash
equivalents in an attempt to preserve capital and avoid potential losses.
However, it is possible the Fund may not achieve its investment
objective under these circumstances.
Cash balances in excess of daily operating needs are invested in the highest
rated commercial paper available through the Fund's custodian.
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The Fund may hold cash, cash equivalents, bonds, and/or preferred stocks to
the extent deemed prudent to achieve its investment objectives.
The Fund will not at the time of purchase invest more than 5% of its assets in
the securities of any one company nor will it buy more than 10% of the voting
stock of any one company.
The Fund will not purchase securities of companies if such purchase would
cause more than 25% of the Fund's assets to be invested in the securities of
companies in any single industry.
The Fund may buy and sell covered (options on securities owned by the Fund)
and uncovered (options on securities not owned by the Fund) call and put
options which are issued by the Options Clearing Corporation and are listed on
national securities exchanges. Generally, options would be used either to
generate income or to limit the downside risk of a portfolio holding.
The Fund may buy and sell financial futures contracts and options on such
contracts. Futures contracts may be used to implement a number of different
hedging strategies.
The Fund's portfolio usually has a low turnover ratio because securities,
other than options, are bought and held with long-term goals in view and this
normally results in the infrequent replacement of the portfolio's investments.
However, the Advisor is free to make any portfolio changes which, in its
judgment, are in the best interests of shareholders.
PRINCIPAL RISKS
MARKET RISK. Stocks prices rise and decline in response to investors'
perception of the activities of individual companies and general market and
economic conditions. The value of your investment in the Fund will vary from
day to day which means that you could lose money. Political upheaval and
social unrest, wars, threat of war, and the numerous factors of the human race
have an impact on economic conditions. In turn, this influences the decisions
to retain different stocks in the portfolio or to reinvest in the stocks of
companies which are better suited to a changing or changed environment. The
portfolio may suffer losses in this replacement process.
DIVERSIFICATION RISK. The price of an individual security may be more volatile
and perform differently from the market as a whole. As the Fund usually owns
20 - 30 stocks, its performance may be more vulnerable to changes in the
market value of a single company than funds with more stocks in their
portfolios. For example, a portfolio owning 20 stocks of equal value will be
influenced twice as much by the fortunes or misfortunes of one company than a
portfolio holding 40 stocks of equal value.
INTEREST RATE RISK. Increasing interest rates cause decreases in debt
securities' prices and can slow overall economic activity which often leads to
lower equity prices. The level of interest rates in the economy is the
primary determinant of the level of economic activity which determines if
there is growth and at what rate. It determines the level of employment and
influences every aspect of economic endeavor. The level of interest rate in
every foreign country influences those respective economies which over the
long run effect the American economy. Misjudging the trend of interest rates
will most likely have a negative effect on the portfolio.
MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND
The strength of Philadelphia Fund, and any success it may achieve for
shareholders, depend chiefly upon the character, experience, and judgment of
the persons managing its activities. Baxter Financial Corporation ("BFC" or
the "Advisor") provides the Fund with investment advice and recommendations
regarding the investment and reinvestment of the Fund's assets. For the fiscal
year ended November 30, 1999, the Fund paid BFC total advisory fees equal on
an annual basis to .75% of the average net assets.
Donald H. Baxter, President, Treasurer, Director, and sole shareholder of the
Advisor, is responsible for selecting brokers to execute Fund portfolio
transactions and is authorized to place Fund securities transactions with
dealers who sell shares of the Fund. Mr. Baxter is primarily responsible for
the day to day management of the Fund's portfolio. He has been the Fund's
portfolio manager since May, 1987. Mr. Baxter is also President and Director of
the Fund and Eagle Growth Shares, Inc., a registered investment company. BFC
also serves as investment advisor to institutional and individual investors,
including Eagle Growth Shares, Inc.
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Under a Distribution Plan approved by the Board of Directors as amended on
January 1, 1994, the Fund may make monthly payments of not more than 1/24 of
1% (.5% annually) of the net assets of the Fund to defray: (a) expenses
associated with the sale of Fund shares and (b) services to existing
shareholders. The service fee, which may not exceed on an annual basis .25% of
the average net asset value of the Fund, is intended to defray the cost of
providing personal services to the Fund's existing shareholders. For the
fiscal year ended November 30, 1999, the Fund paid distribution expenses under
the Plan equal to .27% of average net assets. As a consequence of the Fund's
Distribution Plan, long-term shareholders may pay more than the economic
equivalent of the maximum front-end sales charge permitted by the rules of
the National Association of Securities Dealers.
PURCHASE OF SHARES
The shares of the Fund are readily available through the underwriter of the
Fund's shares by completing the Fund Account Application which should be
remitted together with payment for the shares to Firstar Bank, N.A., P.O. Box
640110, Cincinnati, OH 45264-0110. Investors who are interested in purchasing
shares may also contact the Fund at 1-800-749-9933. The minimum initial
investment in the Fund is $1,000, and there is no minimum amount for
subsequent investments in the Fund. The Fund retains the right to waive the
minimum initial investment at its discretion. Purchases of shares will be
made in full and fractional shares calculated to three decimal places.
Certificates for shares of stock will not be issued, except upon a written
request of the shareholder submitted to American Data Services, Inc. ("ADS")
and, if requested, ADS will issue share certificates at no charge.
Certificates for fractional shares will not be issued. Shares may
also be purchased and sold through securities firms which may charge a service
fee or commission for such transactions. No fee or commission is charged on
shares which are purchased from or redeemed by the Fund directly.
Once an account is established, subsequent investments should be sent to
Firstar Bank, N.A., P.0. Box 640110, Cincinnati, OH 45264-0110. A
confirmation will be mailed to the investor showing the shares purchased, the
exact price paid for the shares, and the total number of shares that are
owned.
Automatic Investment Plan investors and Check Withdrawal Plan investors will
receive confirmations of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares on a
quarterly basis, not later than five business days after the end of each
calendar quarter in which a transaction takes place. The confirmation will
show the date of each transaction during the period, number and price paid or
received for shares purchased or redeemed, including dividends and
distributions, and total number of shares owned by the investor as of the end
of the period.
CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE
The price of your Fund shares is based on the Fund's net asset value. The
Fund's net asset value is determined using the market price of the Fund's
investment securities.
The net asset value is computed as of the close of the New York Stock
Exchange, generally 4:00 p.m., New York City time, on each day the New York
Stock Exchange is open for trading.
Orders for Fund shares received by the Fund or its underwriter prior to that
time are priced at the net asset value next calculated, provided the order is
received together with payment for the shares by either the Fund, or the Fund's
custodian, prior to such close of the New York Stock Exchange. In addition,
new accounts must include a completed account application. Orders received
subsequent to the close of the New York Stock Exchange will be priced at the
net asset value calculated at the close of the New York Stock Exchange on the
next business day. Orders received by Firstar Bank, N.A. directly from
investors will be priced as of the next calculation of net asset value after
the properly completed order together with payment for the shares is received
by Firstar Bank, N.A.
SPECIAL PURCHASE PLANS
TAX SHELTERED PLANS. The Fund makes available through its underwriter the
following Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA):
[Bullet] Regular IRA
[Bullet] Roth IRA
[Bullet] SIMPLE IRA
[Bullet] SEP-IRA
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For self-employed individuals, partnerships, and corporations there is
available through the Fund a prototype Profit Sharing/Money Purchase Pension
Plan which has been approved by the Internal Revenue Service.
Forms to establish any of the above plans are available from the Fund or Baxter
Financial Corporation.
AUTOMATIC INVESTMENT PLANS. The Automatic Investment Plan enables
shareholders to make regular monthly investments in shares through automatic
charges to their bank checking accounts. The Fund's $1,000 minimum initial
investment shall be waived for Automatic Investment Plan participants making
regular monthly payments at least $50.00 per month.
FREE FLYER PROGRAM. Baxter Financial Corporation, the Fund's Distributor,
makes available to qualifying investors a Free Flyer Program which credits the
investor with one point for each dollar invested in the Fund. A qualifying
investor who accumulates 50,000 points can redeem them for one round-trip coach
ticket for travel in North America on any airline up to a maximum ticket price
(including all taxes and fees) of $500. A "qualifying investor" means any
investor who elects on the Fund investment application form to participate in
the Program, except IRA accounts, section 401(k) Plans and other tax-qualified
retirement plans which are subject to restrictions under the Employees
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and, therefore, cannot acquire such
awards. More information about the program is available by contacting the Fund
at 1-800-749-9933.
Program participants who redeem shares within 12 months after the purchase date
and have received a program airline ticket will be subject to a contingent
deferred sales charge ("CDSC") of one percent of the net asset value of the
shares at the time of purchase which is equivalent to 1.01% of the net amount
invested after the CDSC is deducted. Only shares purchased after the date a
shareholder elects to participate in the Program will be subject to the CDSC.
The CDSC will be deducted from the redemption proceeds. Participants who redeem
shares within 12 months of the purchase date and have not received a Program
airline ticket will not be subject to the CDSC. Points associated with those
redeemed shares will be removed from the Program and will not be used to
determine the Participant's eligibility for an airline ticket. All of a program
participant's points in an account expire three years after the last investment
of at least $100 in that account.
REDEMPTION OF SHARES
Investors may redeem their shares by requesting redemption in writing to
American Data Services, Inc., 150 Motor Parkway, Suite 109, Hauppauge, NY
11788. Upon redemption, the investor will receive the net asset value of his
shares calculated as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange (generally
4:00 p.m. New York City time) following the receipt of properly tendered
shares. A proper tender of shares means that if the investor holds share
certificates, they must be signed as registered and the signatures must be
guaranteed. To redeem shares for which certificates have not been issued -
those held for the account of the investor by American Data Services, Inc. -
all registered holders must sign and deliver to the Fund or to American Data
Services, Inc. a written request for redemption specifying the shares to
be redeemed with signatures guaranteed. A guarantee of signature is
acceptable if made by a member firm of the New York Stock Exchange or a
regional stock exchange, by a trust company, by a commercial bank, by an
overseas bank which has a New York City correspondent, by certain credit
unions, or by certain savings associations. Any questions regarding which
institutions may guarantee signatures should be directed to American Data
Services, Inc. at 1-800-525-6201. Neither the Fund nor its underwriter charge
any fee on these transactions. The Fund's policy is to pay promptly when
shares are presented for redemption; it is obligated to pay within seven days
after the date of tender, except when the securities exchanges are closed or
an emergency exists.
The Fund reserves the right, after sending the shareholder at least sixty
(60) days prior written notice, to redeem the shares held by any shareholder
if the shareholder's account has been inactive for a period of six (6) months
preceding the notice of redemption and
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the total value of the holder's shares does not exceed $500 as of the proposed
redemption date. An account will be considered inactive if no new purchases
have been made (excluding shares purchased through the reinvestment of
dividends and capital gains) within the specified time period. Any redemptions
by the Fund pursuant to this procedure will be at the net asset value of the
shares calculated as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange on the stated
redemption date and a check for the redemption proceeds will be sent to the
shareholder not more than seven (7) days later.
The Fund has reserved the right to redeem Fund shares in kind rather than in
cash should this be necessary in accordance with the applicable rules of the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Fund also makes available a Check Withdrawal Plan about which further
information may be obtained by writing or calling the Fund, or by obtaining a
copy of the Statement of Additional Information.
DIVIDENDS, CAPITAL GAINS
DISTRIBUTIONS, AND TAXES
The Fund intends to pay dividends of its net investment income on a quarterly
basis. Any capital gain distributions will be paid annually on approximately
December 31st.
Dividends and distributions paid to shareholders who are taxpayers are subject
to Federal income tax. Dividends, together with distributions of any short-
term capital gains, are taxable as ordinary income. Shareholders pay Federal
income taxes at capital gains rates on realized long-term capital gains which
are distributed to them, whether or not reinvested in the Fund. Annually, the
Fund will provide each shareholder with a statement regarding the tax status
of dividends and distributions paid for the year. Dividends and capital gains
distributions paid in January ordinarily will be included in the shareholder's
income for the previous year. Shareholders may elect to receive income
dividends and capital gains distributions in additional shares of the Fund at
net asset value (calculated as of the ex-dividend date), or to receive cash.
Shareholders who sell Fund shares will realize a gain or loss on those shares
based on the difference between the purchase price and the sale price
of each share. For shares held less than one year, your gain or loss is
considered to be short term and is taxable as ordinary income. For shares
held longer than one year, your gain or loss is considered to be long term and
is taxable at your capital gains rate.
PERFORMANCE
Total return data may from time to time be included in advertisements
pertaining to the Fund. Standardized "total return" of the Fund refers to the
average annual compounded rates of return over certain periods of time that
would equate the initial amount invested in the Fund to the ending redeemable
value of the investment, and includes reinvestment of dividends and
distributions over the period for which performance is shown. The Fund may
advertise total return figures which shall represent Fund performance over one
or more time periods, including (1) one-year to date, and (2) May 1, 1987 to
date, the latter being the date on which Mr. Donald H. Baxter assumed
exclusive portfolio management responsibilities for the Fund. Non-standardized
total return quotations may also be presented along with standardized
figures. Such quotations may exclude certain types of deductions, such as
certain Fund expenses, which would otherwise reduce total return quotations.
The Fund may also advertise its investment performance by comparison to market
indices such as the S&P Index and to mutual fund indices such as those
reported by Lipper Analytical Services, Inc. Such indices may group funds by
investment objective (in the Fund's case, typically in the "Growth and Income
Funds" category), or may involve a more general ranking reflecting the Fund's
overall performance as compared to any number or variety of funds, regardless
of investment objective.
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FUND SERVICE PROVIDERS
INVESTMENT ADVISOR, ADMINISTRATOR, AND DISTRIBUTOR
Baxter Financial Corporation
1200 North Federal Highway, Suite 424
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
CUSTODIAN
Firstar Bank, N.A.
P.O. Box 640110
Cincinnati, OH 45264-0110
TRANSFER AGENT AND DIVIDEND DISBURSING AGENT
American Data Services, Inc.
150 Motor Parkway
Suite 109
Hauppauge, NY 11788
LEGAL COUNSEL
Stradley, Ronon, Stevens & Young
Great Valley Corporate Center
30 Valley Stream Parkway
Malvern, PA 19355
AUDITORS
Briggs, Bunting & Dougherty, LLP
2 Logan Square, Suite 2121
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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