File No. 33-8708
Rule 497(e)
Merrill Lynch Intermediate Government Bond Fund
Supplement dated June 25, 1997 to the
Prospectus dated February 18, 1997
Effective June 10, 1997 and continuing for 30 business days, the Investment
Adviser has agreed to waive the 0.40% investment advisory fee it charges the
Fund. In addition, the Investment Adviser and the Fund have agreed that,
effective June 10, 1997 and continuing until July 23, 1997, the amount of other
expenses incurred by the Fund shall not exceed 0.80% of the Fund's net asset
value. Any expenses in excess of that amount will be reimbursed or otherwise
paid by the Investment Adviser.
CODE# 10431-0297ALL-1
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File No. 33-8708
Rule 497(e)
Merrill Lynch Intermediate Government Bond Fund
Supplement dated June 25, 1997 to the
Statement of Additional Information dated February 18, 1997
Effective June 10, 1997 and continuing for 30 business days, the Investment
Adviser has agreed to waive the 0.40% investment advisory fee it charges the
Fund. In addition, the Investment Adviser and the Fund have agreed that,
effective June 10, 1997 and continuing until July 23, 1997, the amount of other
expenses incurred by the Fund shall not exceed 0.80% of the Fund's net asset
value. Any expenses in excess of that amount will be reimbursed or otherwise
paid by the Investment Adviser.
CODE# 10432-0297ALL-1
