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MFS(R) WORLD GROWTH FUND
(a series of MFS Series Trust VIII)
Supplement to be affixed to the current
Prospectus for distribution in Ohio
Prospective Ohio investors should note the following:
a. This Prospectus must be delivered to the investor prior to
consummation of the sale;
b. The Fund may purchase the securities of any issuer such that, as to
50% of the value of the Fund's assets, such purchase, at the time
thereof, would cause more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities
of such issuer to be held by the Fund.
The date of this Supplement is February 1, 1996
