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SEMIANNUAL REPORT / APRIL 30, 1999
AIM LATIN AMERICAN GROWTH FUND
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CREAM PITCHER, RED APPLES BY ELSIE BUNGE
LATIN AMERICA, WITH ITS ABUNDANT RESOURCES, GROWING CON-
SUMER POPULATION AND EXPANDING INDUSTRY, PRESENTS POTENTIALLY
ATTRACTIVE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES. WE BELIEVE ARGENTINE
ARTIST ELSIE BUNGE'S BRIGHTLY COLORED PAINTING CAPTURES BOTH
THE SPIRIT AND EXCITING POTENTIAL OF LATIN AMERICA.
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AIM Latin American Growth Fund is for shareholders who seek growth of capital.
The Fund primarily invests in securities of a broad range of Latin American
issuers.
ABOUT FUND PERFORMANCE AND PORTFOLIO DATA THROUGHOUT THIS REPORT:
o AIM Latin American Growth Fund (formerly GT Global Latin America Growth
Fund) performance figures are historical and reflect reinvestment of all
distributions and changes in net asset value.
o When sales charges are included in performance figures, Class A share
performance reflects the maximum 4.75% sales charge, and Class B and Class C
share performance reflects the applicable contingent deferred sales charge
(CDSC) for the period involved. The CDSC on Class B shares declines from 5%
beginning at the time of purchase to 0% at the beginning of the seventh
year. The CDSC on Class C shares is 1% for the first year after purchase.
The performance of the Fund's Class B, Class C and Advisor Class shares will
differ from that of Class A shares due to differences in sales charge
structure and expenses.
o The Advisor Class was closed to new investors as of March 1, 1999.
o Because Class C shares have been offered for less than one year, total
return provided has not been annualized. s Market volatility can
significantly impact short-term performance. Results of an investment made
today may differ substantially from the historical performance shown.
o The Fund's investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an
investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their
original cost.
o International investing presents certain risks not associated with investing
solely in the United States. These include risks relating to fluctuations in
the value of the U.S. dollar relative to the values of other currencies, the
custody arrangements made for the Fund's foreign holdings, differences in
accounting, political risks, and the lesser degree of public information
required to be provided by non-U.S. companies.
AN INVESTMENT IN THE FUND IS NOT A DEPOSIT OF A BANK AND IS
NOT INSURED OR GUARANTEED BY THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE
CORPORATION OR ANY OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCY. THERE IS A
RISK THAT YOU COULD LOSE A PORTION OR ALL OF YOUR MONEY.
This report may be distributed only to current shareholders or to persons who
have received a current prospectus of the Fund.
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
As of 4/30/99, including sales charges
CLASS A SHARES
Inception (8/13/91) 2.23%
5 Years -6.24
1 Year -31.27
CLASS B SHARES
Inception (4/1/93) -0.39%
5 Years -6.13
1 Year -31.80
ADVISOR CLASS SHARES
(Sales charges do not apply)
Inception (6/15/95) -1.10%
3 Years -4.69
1 Year -27.54
CLASS C SHARES
Inception (3/1/99) 42.00%*
* Total return provided is cumulative total return that has not been annualized.
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Past performance cannot guarantee comparable future results.
AIM LATIN AMERICAN GROWTH FUND
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SEMIANNUAL REPORT / CHAIRMAN'S LETTER
Dear Fellow Shareholder:
With only several months remaining in 1999, the question on
[PHOTO OF many of your minds may be, "How will the year 2000 computer
Charles T. issue affect AIM and my investments?" We would like you to
Bauer, feel comfortable.
Chairman of During March and April, AIM participated in an
the Board of industrywide test that gave us a chance to see how our
THE FUND technology systems might be affected by the changeover to
APPEARS HERE] the year 2000 (Y2K). Everything went as well as we had
hoped; in general, the industry sailed through the testing
process with flying colors. The financial industry has been
seen as a leader in planning for year 2000 concerns. Thus,
it was no surprise to most participants that the test was an
overwhelming success.
The general purpose of the process was to test
electronic interfaces among financial industry members in
the United States and to follow transactions through a
typical trading cycle--from order entry to the settlement process. Investment
banks, broker-dealers, custodian banks and mutual fund companies all worked
together to make this possible. Approximately 400 firms were involved in the
testing; AIM was one of 70 asset managers.
TEST RESULTS EXCELLENT
During the testing process, thousands of transactions were submitted and
approximately 260,000 steps were tested. Of those, only a handful experienced
minor glitches--just 0.02% of the total number of transactions. All problems
were worked through quickly before the hypothetical trades were settled. Of
course, AIM will keep testing and planning throughout 1999 as a precaution.
AIM'S INTERNAL EFFORTS CONTINUE
As you know from our previous communications to you, AIM has been addressing
the year 2000 issue for several years. During 1998, we made substantial
progress on our preparations. We are now in the final phases of the project,
continually testing internal applications and our interfaces with outside
parties. On the investment side, our portfolio management staff is evaluating
the Y2K preparedness of the companies in which we invest.
We feel that our preparations for 2000 are very comprehensive, and the
industrywide testing showed that our colleagues in the financial industry are
also working hard to be ready for the new year. We do not think shareholders
need to take any extraordinary measures with their investments to prepare for
2000. However, if you have any lingering concerns, it may reassure you to know
that AIM is finalizing contingency plans that will be ready if there are
unexpected problems. Our plans will give AIM employees guidelines to follow for
a wide variety of situations.
For a more comprehensive discussion of our Y2K efforts and for periodic
updates, please visit our Web site, www.aimfunds.com.
We are pleased to send you this report covering your fund's performance over
the last six months. If you have any questions or comments, please contact our
Client Services department at 800-959-4246, or e-mail your inquiry to us at
[email protected]. You can access information about your account through our
AIM Investor Line at 800-246-5463 or at our Web site.
Thank you for your continued participation in The AIM Family of Funds
- --Registered Trademark--. We appreciate your business.
Sincerely,
/s/ CHARLES T. BAUER
Charles T. Bauer
Chairman
AIM Advisors, Inc.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE INFORMATION ABOUT THE YEAR 2000 IN THIS LETTER IS DEEMED
AIM'S YEAR 2000 READINESS DISCLOSURE.
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THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY
HAS BEEN SEEN AS A
LEADER IN PLANNING FOR
YEAR 2000 CONCERNS.
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AIM LATIN AMERICAN GROWTH FUND
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SEMIANNUAL REPORT / MANAGERS' OVERVIEW
LATIN AMERICA TRAVELS THE ROAD TO RECOVERY
LATIN AMERICAN MARKETS SEEM TO HAVE TAKEN QUITE A WILD RIDE IN THE FIRST FEW
MONTHS OF 1999. HOW HAS AIM LATIN AMERICAN GROWTH FUND PERFORMED?
Brazilian markets were the key influence on performance during the reporting
period. Though they suffered a severe downturn in late January, they made an
astounding recovery during the early spring.
Against this backdrop, the AIM Latin American Growth Fund produced excellent
results for the six-month period ended April 30, 1999. Total returns without
sales charges were 27.76% for Class A shares, 27.43% for Class B shares and
28.09% for Advisor Class shares. See the inside front cover for long-term
performance figures and for cumulative total returns for Class C shares
(offered as of 03/01/99).
WHY HAS BRAZIL'S OUTLOOK CHANGED SO QUICKLY?
In the aftermath of the Asian and Russian financial crises, many people felt
that investing in Latin America had become too risky. This perception caused a
massive flight of capital from the region in 1998. For months, market watchers
eyed Brazil with special interest, wondering whether fears about a currency
crisis would ever become a reality. Then on January 19, 1999, a day now known
as "Black Friday," Brazil's currency (the real) finally did plummet, and
Brazil's markets took a nosedive along with it.
Shortly after that day, a new Brazilian Central Bank president, Arminio
Fraga, was appointed. After his appointment was approved in March, he
immediately hiked interest rates to keep inflation in check and create goodwill
with investors. Since then, Fraga has persuaded foreign investors that he can
keep the real under control. Markets have calmed considerably, and investors
have become more willing to invest in Brazilian equities and debt.
Meanwhile, Brazil and the International Monetary Fund reached agreement on a
new loan package. They also outlined a recovery strategy with clear monetary
and fiscal goals. In response, both the real and the markets made significant
gains. Brazil's economy is stronger now than it was in late 1998. Inflation has
dropped sharply and interest rates are down. However, the economy is still in a
fragile state and its future success will depend on leadership and discipline
at the top.
HOW DID OTHER LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES FARE?
Overall, for the first quarter of 1999, Latin American markets took an upward
turn. Stability in Brazil helped Argentina especially. Argentina would be at
risk of severe recession and competitive pressure if Brazil were to become more
unstable.
Mexico is much more affected by what happens in the United States than what
happens in Brazil. Mexican markets have benefited from strong U.S. growth and a
boost in oil prices. Mexico's inflation rate was lower than expected in the
first quarter and interest rates were down. Analysts have increased their
projections for both economic and earnings growth for 1999.
Elsewhere in Latin America, there was a mixed bag of opportunity and risk.
Chile's economy and currency remained weak, though we believe interest rates
will continue to decline. In Colombia, Peru and Venezuela there were few
attractive stocks to select, and the macroeconomic environments remained
uncertain.
WHICH INDUSTRIES AND COUNTRIES PROVIDED THE BEST OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE FUND
DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD?
Stock selection in Brazil and Mexico has been very good; more than 67% of the
portfolio holdings were of Brazilian or Mexican origin.
The financial industry performed well in Brazil, Argentina and Mexico
because of the lower interest rate environment. One of our more substantial
holdings in this area was Grupo Financiero Banorte S.A. de C.V., a Mexican
holding company for a variety of financial services subsidiaries.
Once again, stocks in the telephone industry were a major component of the
portfolio. We believe these stocks stand to benefit from continuing
privatization efforts.
We also increased our exposure to oil stocks, primarily through YPF, a
formerly state-owned oil company in Argentina. The company produces about half
of Argentina's oil and gas output. As the reporting period came to a close, YPF
was
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LATIN AMERICA
The map below identifies the Latin American countries mentioned in this report.
Mexico
Panama
Venezuela
Colombia
Brazil
Peru
Chile
Argentina
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OVERALL, FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF
1999, LATIN AMERICAN MARKETS TOOK
AN UPWARD TURN.
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See important Fund and index disclosures inside front cover.
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SEMIANNUAL REPORT / MANAGERS' OVERVIEW
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION
As of 4/30/99, based on total net assets
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TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS TOP 10 INDUSTRIES TOP 5 COUNTRIES
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1. Fomento Economico Mexicano, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico) 4.44% 1. Telephone 14.81% 1. Mexico 33.42%
2. Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras Pfd. (Brazil) 4.23 2. Electric Companies 10.52
3. Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras C.M. (Brazil) 3.82 3. Beverages (Alcoholic) 8.15 2. Brazil 32.62
4. Grupo Televisa S.A. - GDR (Mexico) 3.69 4. Financial (Diversified) 5.95
5. Nortel Inversora S.A. (Argentina) 2.78 5. Oil & Gas (Exploration & Production) 4.87 3. Chile 10.97
6. Carso Global Telecom (Mexico) 2.55 6. Construction (Cement and Aggregate) 4.72
7. Grupo Carso S.A. de C.V. (Mexico) 2.51 7. Manufacturing (Diversified) 4.28 4. Argentina 10.66
8. Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A. (Chile) 2.37 8. Banks (Regional) 4.18
9. Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais (Brazil) 2.34 9. Entertainment 3.69 5. Venezuela 1.99
10. Companhia Vale de Rio Doce - Pfd. A (Brazil) 2.28 10. Paper & Forest Products 2.98
Please keep in mind that the Fund's portfolio is subject to change and there is
no assurance the Fund will continue to hold any particular security.
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poised to merge with Spain's Repsol, which would create a huge oil and gas
enterprise. The deal could allow YPF to expand its network of service stations
in Argentina, Peru, Chile, and especially Brazil.
COULD YOU DESCRIBE A FEW OF YOUR TOP HOLDINGS?
Mexican beverage producer Fomento Economico Mexica S.A. de C.V. (FEMSA) has
been a portfolio holding for some time; it was our largest holding at the end
of April. In May of this year, after the reporting period closed, FEMSA
announced that it would be investing $190 million to modernize its plants,
equipment, and distribution system. The company hopes to increase the capacity
of its beer division.
Mexico's Grupo Televisa S.A. also has performed very well. The company is
the largest media company in the Spanish-speaking world. Most of its revenues
come from television activities, such as its tele-novelas, which are extremely
popular with viewers around the world. Grupo Televisa reported strong cash
flows for the first quarter of 1999, which the company attributed to a
successful restructuring program that cut costs and improved the company's
business focus.
WHAT'S YOUR OUTLOOK FOR LATIN AMERICA AND THE FUND IN THE NEAR TERM?
Investor confidence is returning, though capital is still scarce for emerging
markets as a whole, and the risks are still high. As more investors participate
in the market, share prices have stabilized some. There are still huge
discounts for less liquid shares (stocks that are harder to sell because of
limited investor interest). A true recovery will be difficult until investors
bring more capital to Latin American markets, and that may not happen until
there are clear signs that commodity prices have bottomed.
Nevertheless, the outlook for the remainder of 1999 is more positive than
the view we had just six months ago. Latin America still presents strong growth
possibilities, though of course these are accompanied by significant possible
risks. Historically, the region has experienced dramatic fluctuations in market
performance from one year to the next. However, the Fund may provide good
opportunities for long-term investors who seek to diversify their portfolios
through exposure to this dynamic region.
GLOSSARY TERMS: ADR AND GDR
In the financial pages of this report, you'll notice that some of the holdings
are followed by the letters "ADR" or "GDR." An ADR (American Depositary
Receipt) is a tool for simplifying the process of investing overseas. American
investors can buy shares of foreign companies in ADR form instead of buying
them directly in foreign markets. That makes investing much easier, since
foreign markets may have different trade-settlement and other market practices.
The ADR itself is a certificate held in trust for the investor by the bank.
The certificate represents share ownership of a particular foreign company's
stock. The receipts are created by a U.S. bank, but the underlying shares are
held by a custodian in the issuing company's home country.
ADRs can be traded on exchanges and over-the-counter, just as shares of U.S.
stocks are. They are denominated in dollars and are registered with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Owners of an ADR are entitled to all
dividends and capital gains produced by the underlying shares.
A GDR (Global Depositary Receipt) is similar to an ADR. GDRs can be issued
by European, Asian, U.S., or Latin American corporations and are often issued
by companies in emerging markets. They can be traded on stock exchanges around
the world, thus allowing a company to raise capital in many markets, not just
its home market.
See important Fund and index disclosures inside front cover.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
April 30, 1999
(Unaudited)
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SHARES VALUE
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FOREIGN STOCKS & OTHER EQUITY
INTERESTS-95.70%
ARGENTINA-11.84%
Acindar Industria Argentina de
Aceros S.A. (Iron & Steel)(a) 245,881 $ 366,513
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Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires
S.A. de C.V.-ADR (Banks-Regional) 46,118 1,063,596
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Banco Hipotecario S.A.
(Banks-Regional)(a) 122,243 1,406,320
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Banco Hipotecario Wts.
(Banks-Regional), expiring
02/02/04(a) 617 339,350
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Banco Rio de La Plata S.A.
(Banks-Major Regional) 100,233 1,296,764
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Corcemar S.A. (Construction-Cement
& Aggregates)(a) 8,700 46,738
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IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones
S.A. (Land Development) 35,158 1,177,793
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Juan Minetti S.A.
(Construction-Cement &
Aggregates)(a) 58,500 166,787
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Nortel Inversora S.A. (Telephone) 200,500 3,258,125
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Quilmes Industrial S.A.
(Beverages-Alcoholic) 126,098 1,379,197
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Telefonica de Argentina S.A.-ADR
(Telephone) 31,500 1,177,312
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YPF Sociedad Anonima-ADR
(Oil-International Integrated) 53,000 2,226,000
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13,904,495
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BRAZIL-32.62%
Caemi Mineracao E Metalurgia
S.A.-Pfd. (Iron & Steel) 12,750 368,453
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Companhia Brasileira de Petroleo
Ipiranga (Oil & Gas-Refining &
Marketing) 173,785 1,212,624
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Companhia Cimento Portland Itau
(Construction-Cement &
Aggregates)(a) 650 70,048
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Companhia de Eletricidade do Estado
da Bahia (Electric Companies) 51,530 1,396,057
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Companhia de Saneamento Basico do
Estado de Sao Paulo (Water
Utilities) 17,293 1,457,536
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Companhia de Tecidos Norte de Minas
(Textiles-Specialty) 11,622 769,669
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Companhia Energetica de Minas
Gerais (Electric Companies) 114,506 2,747,091
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Companhia Paranaense de Energia
(Electric Companies) 147,935 1,211,218
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Companhia Paranaense de
Energia-Copel (Electric
Companies)(a) 150,782 761,626
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Companhia Paulista de Forca e Luz
(Electric Companies)(a) 5,030 339,169
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Companhia Paulista de Forca e
Luz-CPFL-Pfd. (Electric
Companies)(a) 21 1,355
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Companhia Vale de Rio Doce-Pfd. A
(Iron & Steel) 141,823 2,672,523
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Eletricidade de Sao Paulo S.A.
(Electric Companies) 47,570 1,832,926
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SHARES VALUE
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BRAZIL-(CONTINUED)
Eletropaulo
Metropolitana-Eletricidade de Sao
Paulo S.A.-Rts. (Electric
Companies), expiring 05/22/99(a) 3,970 $ 45,413
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Embratel Participacoes S.A.
(Telecommunications-Long
Distance)(a) 141,450 2,303,566
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Empresa Bandeirante de Energia S.A.
(Electric Companies)(a) 0 0
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Itausa-Investimentos Itau S.A.
(Investment Management) 3,900,339 2,089,887
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Petroleo Brasileiro
S.A.-Petrobras-Pfd. (Oil &
Gas-Exploration & Production) 30,518 4,960,726
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Tele Centro Sul Participacoes S.A.
(Telephone) 42,500 2,257,812
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Tele Norte Leste Participacoes S.A.
(Telephone) 52,745 920,894
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Telecommunicacoes de Sao Paulo S.A.
(Telephone)(a) 18,256 1,372,780
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Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras C.M.
(Telephone) 86,027 4,480,035
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Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras S.A.
(Telephone)(a) 86,027 3,108
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Telecomunicacoes de Sao Paulo
S.A.-Rts.,
(Telecommunications-Cellular/Wireless),
expiring 05/24/99(a) 251 0
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Telecomunicacoes de Sao Paulo
S.A.-TELESP- Pfd. (Telephone) 7,449 928,299
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Telerj Celular S.A.
(Telecommunications-
Cellular/Wireless) 14,510 305,743
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Telesp Celular S.A. Pfd.
(Telecommunications-
Cellular/Wireless) 12,532 365,911
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Telesp Celular S.A.
(Telecommunications-
Cellular/Wireless) 6,374 272,447
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Uniao de Bancos Brasileiros
S.A.-GDR (Banks-Regional)(b) 49,672 1,232,486
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Unibanco-Uniao de Bancos
Brasileiros S.A. (Banks-Major
Regional) 1 10
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Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais
S.A. (Manufacturing-Diversified) 160,300 448,763
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Votorantim Celulose e Papel S.A.
(Paper & Forest Products)(a) 57,900 1,467,195
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38,295,370
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CHILE-10.97%
Administradora de Fondos de
Peniones Provida
(Financial-Diversified) 102,278 2,058,345
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Banco de A. Edwards
(Banks-Regional) 59,880 778,440
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Compania Cervecerias Unidas
S.A.-ADR (Beverages-Alcoholic) 105,400 2,588,887
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Embotelladora Andina S.A.
(Beverages- Non-Alcoholic) 37,800 550,463
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Embotelladora Arica, S.A.
(Beverages- Non-Alcoholic)
(Acquired 04/23/99; cost
$536,625)(a)(d) 40,500 543,510
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SHARES VALUE
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CHILE-(CONTINUED)
Empresa Nacional de Electricidad
S.A.-ADR (Electric Companies) 25,296 $ 354,144
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Enersis S.A.-ADR (Electric
Companies) 56,346 1,081,139
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Gener S.A. (Electric Companies) 52,219 1,044,380
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Quinenco S.A.-ADR
(Financial-Diversified) 29,900 321,425
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Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile
S.A. (Chemicals) 75,400 2,780,375
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Supermercados Unimarc S.A.
(Retail-Food Chains) 207,200 777,000
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12,878,108
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MEXICO-33.42%
Alpha S.A. de C.V.
(Manufacturing-Diversified) 409,700 1,629,489
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Apasco S.A. de C.V.
(Construction-Cement &
Aggregates) 443,929 2,618,412
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ARA, S.A. de C.V. (Homebuilding)(a) 230,000 843,831
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Carso Global Telecom (Telephone)(a) 617,693 2,991,533
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Cintra S.A. (Airlines)(a) 393,300 190,691
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Controladora Comercial Mexicana
S.A. de C.V. (Retail-Department
Stores)(c) 2,110,000 2,173,939
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Corporacion GEO S.A. de C.V.
(Construction- Cement &
Aggregates)(a) 271,000 1,140,898
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El Puerto de Liverpool S.A. de C.V.
(Retail- Department Stores) 45,941 70,105
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Fomento Economico Mexicano, S.A. de
C.V. (Beverages-Alcoholic) 143,350 5,214,356
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Grupo Carso S.A. de C.V.
(Manufacturing- Diversified)(a) 611,000 2,945,893
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Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua S.A. de
C.V. (Construction-Cement &
Aggregates) 1,362,500 1,102,976
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Grupo Financiero Banamex Accival,
S.A. de CV (Banacci)
(Financial-Diversified)(a) 310,175 790,543
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Grupo Financiero Bancomer, S.A. de
C.V. (Banks-Regional)(a) 2,633,671 909,244
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Grupo Financiero Banorte S.A. de
C.V. (Financial-Diversified)(a) 1,898,671 2,461,697
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Grupo Industrial Maseca S.A. de
C.V.-Class B (Foods) 2,186,100 1,514,182
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Grupo Mexico S.A. (Metals Mining) 235,824 913,690
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Grupo Posadas S.A.
(Lodging-Hotels)(a) 1,223,300 832,439
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Grupo Televisa S.A.-GDR
(Entertainment)(a) 105,600 4,329,600
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<CAPTION>
SHARES VALUE
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MEXICO-(CONTINUED)
Industrias Penoles S.A. (Metals
Mining) 634,600 $ 2,146,239
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Kimberly-Clark de Mexico, S.A. de
C.V.-Class A (Paper & Forest
Products) 521,500 2,031,818
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Pepsi-Gemex S.A.
(Beverages-Non-Alcoholic) 122,800 1,289,400
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Sanluis Corporacion S.A. de C.V.
(Metal Fabricators)(a) 455,500 1,094,383
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39,235,358
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PANAMA-1.56%
Banco Latinoamericano de
Exportaciones, S.A. (Banking) 57,597 1,835,904
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PERU-1.49%
Cerveceria Backus & Johnston S.A.
(Beverages-Alcoholic) 912,469 391,013
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Credicorp Limited
(Financial-Diversified) 133,582 1,352,518
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1,743,531
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UNITED STATES-.64%
Harken Energy Corp. (Oil &
Gas-Exploration & Production)(a) 334,670 753,008
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VENEZUELA-1.99%
C.A. La Electricidad de Caracas
(Electric Companies) 186,266 77,450
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C.A. La Electricidad de Caracas ADR
(Electric Companies) 88,589 1,841,762
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Corporacion Venezolana de Cementos
S.A.C.A. I (Constructions-Cement
& Aggregates) 521,635 251,284
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Corporacion Venezolana de Cementos
S.A.C.A. II (Constructions-Cement
& Aggregates) 344,828 163,198
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2,333,694
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Total Foreign Stocks & Other
Equity Interests (Cost
$134,654,444) 110,979,468
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<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
<S> <C> <C>
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT-3.95%(e)
State Street Bank & Trust Co.
4.85%, 05/03/99 (Cost
$4,642,000)(f) $4,642,000 $ 4,642,000
==============================================================
TOTAL INVESTMENTS-98.48% 115,621,468
==============================================================
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES-1.52% 1,787,049
==============================================================
NET ASSETS-100.00% $117,408,517
==============================================================
</TABLE>
Investment Abbreviations:
ADR - American Depositary Receipt
GDR - Global Depositary Receipt
Pfd. - Preferred
Rts. - Rights
Wts. - Warrants
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) Each unit represents one preferred share of Unibanco one preferred "B"
share of Unibanco Holdings.
(c) Each Unit represents 3 "B" shares and 1 "C" share.
(d) Restricted security. May be resold to qualified institutional buyers in
accordance with provisions of Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended. The valuation of this security has been determined in accordance
with procedures established by the Board of Trustees. The market value at
04/30/99 represented 0.46% of the Fund's net assets.
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Notes to Schedule of Investments (Continued):
(e) Collateral on repurchase agreements, including the Fund's pro-rata interest
in joint repurchase agreements, is taken into possession by the Fund upon
entering into the repurchase agreement. The collateral is marked to market
daily to ensure its market value is at least 102% of the sales price of the
repurchase agreement. The investments in some repurchase agreements are
through participation in joint accounts with other mutual funds, private
accounts, and certain non-registered investment companies managed by the
investment advisor or its affiliates.
(f) Repurchase agreement entered into 04/30/99 with a maturing value of
$4,642,000. Collateralized by $3,525,000 U.S. Treasury Notes, 8.875% due
08/15/17 with a market value at 04/30/99 of $4,741,125.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
April 30, 1999
(Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
ASSETS:
Investments, at value (cost $139,296,444) $ 115,621,468
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Cash 931
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Foreign currencies, at value (cost $465,461) 470,537
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Receivables for:
Investments sold 1,196,296
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Fund shares sold 1,727,835
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Dividends and interest 661,962
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Other assets 61,735
=============================================================
Total assets 119,740,764
=============================================================
LIABILITIES:
Payables for:
Investments purchased 1,528,326
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Fund shares reacquired 261,546
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Accrued advisory fees 436,249
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Accrued distribution fees 48,496
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Accrued administrative services fees 1,943
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Accrued transfer agent fees 55,220
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Accrued trustees' fees 467
=============================================================
Total liabilities 2,332,247
=============================================================
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding $ 117,408,517
=============================================================
NET ASSETS:
Class A $ 68,242,012
=============================================================
Class B $ 47,331,453
=============================================================
Class C $ 26,447
=============================================================
Advisor Class $ 1,808,605
=============================================================
SHARES OUTSTANDING, $0.01 PAR VALUE PER
SHARE:
Class A 4,624,443
=============================================================
Class B 3,240,900
=============================================================
Class C 1,811
=============================================================
Advisor Class 123,030
=============================================================
Class A:
Net asset value and redemption price per
share $ 14.76
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Offering price per share:
(Net asset value of $14.76 / 95.25%) $ 15.50
=============================================================
Class B:
Net asset value and offering price per
share $ 14.60
=============================================================
Class C:
Net asset value and offering price per
share $ 14.60
=============================================================
Advisor Class:
Net asset value, redemption and offering
price per share $ 14.70
=============================================================
</TABLE>
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the six months ended April 30, 1999
(Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends (net of $269,742 foreign withholding
tax) $ 1,876,618
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Interest 27,042
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Security lending 65,492
============================================================
Total investment income 1,969,152
============================================================
EXPENSES:
Advisory fees 461,365
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Administrative services fees 15,395
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Custodian fees 13,648
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Interest expense 35,662
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Distribution fees -- Class A 131,825
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Distribution fees -- Class B 207,433
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Distribution fees -- Class C 8
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Trustees' fees 1,716
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Transfer agent fees -- Class A 203,735
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Transfer agent fees -- Class B 160,293
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Transfer agent fees -- Class C 6
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Transfer agent fees -- Advisor Class 1,948
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Other 68,274
============================================================
Total expenses 1,301,308
============================================================
Less: Expenses paid indirectly (2,363)
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Fees waived by advisor (214,213)
============================================================
Net expenses 1,084,732
============================================================
Net investment income 884,420
============================================================
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) FROM
INVESTMENT SECURITIES AND FOREIGN
CURRENCIES:
Net realized gain (loss) from:
Investment securities (15,622,074)
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Foreign currencies (286,435)
============================================================
(15,908,509)
============================================================
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:
Investment securities 39,934,878
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Foreign currencies (17,777)
============================================================
39,917,101
============================================================
Net gain from investment securities and
foreign currencies 24,008,592
============================================================
Net increase in net assets resulting from
operations $ 24,893,012
============================================================
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the six months ended April 30, 1999 and the year ended October 31, 1998
(Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
APRIL 30, OCTOBER 31,
1999 1998
------------ -------------
<S> <C> <C>
OPERATIONS:
Net investment income $ 884,420 $ 1,153,228
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net realized gain (loss) from investment securities and
foreign currencies (15,908,509) (18,715,746)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investment
securities and foreign currencies 39,917,101 (54,475,416)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from
operations 24,893,012 (72,037,934)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Distributions to shareholders from net investment income:
Class A (703,235) (219,544)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class B (122,740) --
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Advisor Class (9,487) (5,514)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Share transactions-net:
Class A (6,676,453) (61,587,566)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class B (8,997,184) (52,032,524)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class C 26,034 --
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Advisor Class 1,314,663 (13,073)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets 9,724,610 (185,896,155)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of period 107,683,907 293,580,062
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
End of period $117,408,517 $ 107,683,907
===========================================================================================
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
Shares of beneficial interest $189,789,994 $ 204,122,934
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Undistributed net investment income 880,953 831,995
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Undistributed net realized gain (loss) from investment
securities and foreign currencies (49,538,522) (33,630,013)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investment
securities and foreign currencies (23,723,908) (63,641,009)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$117,408,517 $ 107,683,907
===========================================================================================
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
April 30, 1999
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1-SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
AIM Latin American Growth Fund (the "Fund") is a separate series of AIM
Investment Funds (the "Trust"). The Trust is organized as a Delaware business
trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended
("1940 Act"), as an open-end series management investment company consisting of
twelve separate series portfolios, each having an unlimited number of shares of
beneficial interest. The Fund currently offers four different classes of shares:
Class A shares, Class B shares, Class C shares and Advisor Class shares. Class A
shares are sold with a front-end sales charge. Class B shares and Class C shares
are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge. Advisor Class shares are sold
without a sales charge. Matters affecting each portfolio or class will be voted
on exclusively by the shareholders of such portfolio or class. The assets,
liabilities and operations of each portfolio are accounted for separately.
Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund.
The Fund's investment objective is growth of capital.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and
the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual
results could differ from those estimates. The following is a summary of
significant accounting policies in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of the financial
statements.
A. Security Valuations-Each equity security is valued at its last sales price on
the exchange where the security is principally traded or, lacking any sales
on a particular day, the security is valued at the last available bid. Each
security traded in the over-the-counter market (but not including securities
reported on the NASDAQ National Market System) is valued at the mean between
the last bid and asked prices based upon quotes furnished by market makers
for such securities. Each security reported on the NASDAQ National Market
System is valued at the last sales price on the valuation date or absent a
last sales price, at the closing bid price on that day. Debt securities are
valued on the basis of prices provided by an independent pricing service.
Prices provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive
reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as
institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments
related to special securities, yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of
issue, individual trading characteristics and other market data. Securities
for which market quotations are not readily available or are questionable are
valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision
of the Trust's officers in a manner specifically authorized by the Board of
Trustees. Short-term obligations having 60 days or less to maturity are
valued on the basis of amortized cost. For purposes of determining net asset
value per share, futures and options contracts generally will be valued 15
minutes after the close of trading of the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE").
Generally, trading in foreign securities, corporate bonds, U.S. Government
securities and money market instruments is substantially completed each day
at various times prior to the close of the NYSE. The values of such
securities used in computing the net asset value of the Fund's shares are
determined at such times. Foreign currency exchange rates are also generally
determined prior to the close of the NYSE. Occasionally, events affecting the
values of such securities and such exchange rates may occur between the times
at which such values are determined and the close of the NYSE, which will not
be reflected in the computation of the Fund's net asset value. If events
materially affecting the value of such securities occur during such period,
then these securities will be valued at their fair value as determined in
good faith by or under the supervision of the Board of Trustees of the Trust.
B. Securities Transactions, Investment Income and Distributions-Securities
transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or
losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the
securities sold. Interest income is recorded as earned from settlement date
and is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividend income and distributions to
shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Such distributions are
declared and paid annually.
C. Federal Income Taxes-The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of the
Internal Revenue Code necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company
and, as such, will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise
taxable income (including net realized capital gains) which is distributed to
shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in
the financial statements. The Fund has a capital loss carryforward of
$31,494,478 as of October 31, 1998 (which may be carried forward to offset
future taxable gains, if any) which expires, if not previously utilized, in
the year 2006.
D. Expenses-Distribution and transfer agency expenses directly attributable to a
class of shares are charged to that class' operations. All other expenses are
allocated among the classes.
E. Foreign Currency Translations-Portfolio securities and other assets and
liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar
amounts at date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities and
income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S.
dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does
not separately account for that portion of the results of operations
resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the
fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. Such
fluctuations
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are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from
investments.
F. Forward Foreign Currency Contracts-A forward foreign currency contract is an
obligation to purchase or sell a specific currency for an agreed-upon price
at a future date. The Fund may enter into a forward foreign currency contract
to attempt to minimize the risk to the Fund from adverse changes in the
relationship between currencies. The Fund may also enter into a forward
foreign currency contract for the purchase or sale of a security denominated
in a foreign currency in order to "lock in" the U.S. dollar price of that
security. The Fund could be exposed to risk if counterparties to the
contracts are unable to meet the terms of their contracts or if the value of
the foreign currency changes unfavorably.
G. Futures Contracts-A futures contract is an agreement between two parties to
buy and sell a security at a set price on a future date. Upon entering into
such a contract the Fund is required to pledge to the broker an amount of
cash or securities equal to the minimum "initial margin" requirements of the
exchange on which the contract is traded. Pursuant to the contract, the Fund
agrees to receive from or pay to the broker an amount of cash equal to the
daily fluctuation in value of the contract. Such receipts or payments are
known as "variation margin" and are recorded by the Fund as unrealized gains
or losses. When the contract is closed, the Fund records a realized gain or
loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it
was opened and the value at the time it was closed. The potential risk to the
Fund is that the change in value of the underlying securities may not
correlate to the change in value of the contracts. The Fund may use futures
contracts to manage its exposure to the stock market and to fluctuations in
currency values or interest rates.
H. Foreign Securities-There are certain additional considerations and risks
associated with investing in foreign securities and currency transactions
that are not inherent in investments of domestic origin. The Fund's
investment in emerging market countries may involve greater risks than
investments in more developed markets and the price of such investments may
be volatile. These risks of investing in foreign and emerging markets may
include foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, perceived credit risk,
adverse political and economic developments and possible adverse foreign
government intervention.
I. Indexed Securities-The Fund may invest in indexed securities whose value is
linked either directly or indirectly to changes in foreign currencies,
interest rates, equities, indices, or other reference instruments. Indexed
securities may be more volatile than the reference instrument itself, but any
loss is limited to the amount of the original investment.
NOTE 2-ADVISORY FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
A I M Advisors, Inc. ("AIM") is the Fund's investment manager and administrator.
INVESCO Asset Management Limited is the Fund's sub-advisor and
sub-administrator. The Fund pays AIM investment management and administration
fees at an annual rate of 0.975% on the first $500 million of the Fund's average
daily net assets, plus 0.95% on the next $500 million of the Fund's average
daily net assets, plus 0.925% on the next $500 million of the Fund's average
daily net assets, plus 0.90% on the Fund's average daily net assets exceeding
$1.5 billion.
AIM has contractually agreed to limit the Fund's expenses (exclusive of
brokerage commissions, taxes, interest, and extraordinary expense) to the
maximum annual rate of 2.00%, 2.50%, 2.50%, and 1.50% of the average daily net
assets of the Fund's Class A, Class B, Class C, and Advisor Class shares,
respectively. During the six months ended April 30, 1999, AIM waived fees of
$214,213.
A I M Fund Services, Inc. ("AFS") is the transfer agent of the Fund. The Fund,
pursuant to a transfer agency and service agreement, has agreed to pay AFS a fee
for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund. During the
six months ended April 30, 1999, AFS was paid $361,773 for such services.
The Trust has entered into master distribution agreements with A I M
Distributors, Inc. ("AIM Distributors") to serve as the distributor for the
Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the Fund. The Trust has adopted
distribution plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the
Fund's Class A shares and Class C shares (the "Class A and C Plan"), and the
Fund's Class B shares (the "Class B Plan") (collectively, the "Plans"). The
Fund, pursuant to the Class A and C Plan, pays AIM Distributors compensation at
an annual rate of 0.50% of the average daily net assets of the Class A shares
and 1.00% of the average daily net assets of the Class C shares. The Fund
pursuant to the Class B Plan, pays AIM Distributors compensation at an annual
rate of 1.00% of the average daily net assets of the Class B shares. Of these
amounts, the Fund may pay a service fee of 0.25% of the average daily net assets
of the Class A, Class B or Class C shares to selected dealers and financial
institutions who furnish continuing personal shareholder services to their
customers who purchase and own the appropriate class of shares of the Fund. Any
amounts not paid as a service fee under the Plans would constitute an
asset-based sales charge. The Plans also impose a cap on the total sales
charges, including asset-based sales charges that may be paid by the respective
classes. During the six months ended April 30, 1999, the Class A, Class B and
Class C shares paid AIM Distributors $131,825, $207,433 and $8, respectively, as
compensation under the Plans.
AIM Distributors received commissions of $6,792 from sales of the Class A
shares of the Fund during the six months ended April 30, 1999. Such commissions
are not an expense of the Fund. They are deducted from, and are not included in,
the proceeds from sales of Class A shares. During the six months ended April 30,
1999, AIM Distributors received $213 in contingent deferred sales charges
imposed on redemptions of Fund shares. Certain officers and trustees of the
Trust are officers and directors of AIM, AIM Distributors and AFS.
AIM is the pricing and accounting agent for the Fund. The monthly fee for
these services paid to AIM is a percentage, not to exceed 0.03% annually, of a
Fund's average daily net assets. The annual fee rate is derived based on the
aggregate net assets of the funds which comprise the following investment
companies: AIM Growth Series, AIM Investment Funds, AIM Series Trust,
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G.T. Global Variable Investment Series and G.T. Global Variable Investment
Trust. The fee is calculated at the rate of 0.03% of the first $5 billion of
assets and 0.02% of assets in excess of $5 billion. An amount is allocated to
and paid by each such fund based on its relative average daily net assets.
NOTE 3-INDIRECT EXPENSES
During the six months ended April 30, 1999, the Fund received reductions in
custodian fees of $2,363 under an expense offset arrangement. The effect of the
above arrangement resulted in a reduction of the Fund's total expenses of $2,363
during the six months ended April 30, 1999.
NOTE 4-TRUSTEES' FEES
Trustees' fees represent remuneration paid or accrued to each trustee who is not
an "interested person" of AIM. The Trust may invest trustees' fees, if so
elected by a trustee, in mutual fund shares in accordance with a deferred
compensation plan.
NOTE 5-BANK BORROWINGS
The Fund, along with certain other funds advised and/or administered by AIM, has
a line of credit with BankBoston and State Street Bank & Trust Company. The
arrangements with the banks allow the Fund and certain other funds to borrow, on
a first come, first served basis, an aggregate maximum amount of $250,000,000.
The Fund is limited to borrowing up to 33 1/3% of the Fund's total assets.
For the six months ended April 30, 1999, the average outstanding daily balance
of bank loans for the Fund was $1,258,448 with a weighted average interest rate
of 5.64%. Interest expense for the Fund for the six months ended April 30, 1999
was $35,662.
Effective May 28, 1999, the above line of credit was superseded by the Fund's
participation in a committed line of credit facility with a syndicate
administered by The Chase Manhattan Bank. The Fund may borrow up to the lesser
of (i) $975,000,000 or (ii) the limits set by its prospectus for borrowings. The
Fund and other funds advised by AIM which are parties to the line of credit may
borrow on a first come, first served basis. The funds which are party to the
line of credit are charged a commitment fee of 0.09% on the unused balance of
the committed line. The commitment fee is allocated among the funds based on
their respective average net assets for the period.
NOTE 6-PORTFOLIO SECURITIES LOANED
At April 30, 1999, securities with an aggregate value of $11,702,770 were on
loan to brokers. The loans were secured by cash collateral of $12,227,900
received by the Fund. For the six months ended April 30, 1999, the Fund received
fees of $65,492 for securities lending.
For international securities, cash collateral is received by the Fund against
loaned securities in an amount at least equal to 105% of the market value of the
loaned securities at the inception of each loan. This collateral must be
maintained at not less than 103% of the market value of the loaned securities
during the period of the loan. For domestic securities, cash collateral is
received by the Fund against loaned securities in the amount at least equal to
102% of the market value of the loaned securities at the inception of each loan.
This collateral must be maintained at not less than 100% of the market value of
the loaned securities during the period of the loan. The cash collateral is
invested in a securities lending trust which consists of a portfolio of high
quality short duration securities whose average effective duration is restricted
to 120 days or less.
NOTE 7-INVESTMENT SECURITIES
The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities)
purchased and sold by the Fund during the six months ended April 30, 1999 was
$30,239,087 and $46,645,981, respectively.
The amount of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investment securities,
on a tax basis, as of April 30, 1999 is as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Aggregate unrealized appreciation of
investment securities $ 9,431,031
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of
investment securities (31,775,175)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of
investment securities $(22,344,144)
================================================================
</TABLE>
Cost of investments for tax purposes is $137,965,612.
NOTE 8-SHARE INFORMATION
Changes in shares outstanding during the six months ended April 30, 1999 and the
year ended October 31, 1998 were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
APRIL 30, 1999 OCTOBER 31, 1998
-------------------------- ---------------------------
SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT
----------- ------------ ----------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Sold:
Class A 8,683,232 $101,022,696 31,480,158 $ 504,106,417
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class B 612,437 7,404,583 14,533,097 243,328,768
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class C* 1,847 26,548 -- --
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Advisor 99,981 1,412,811 1,261,470 24,366,740
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Issued as
reinvestment of
dividends:
Class A 56,746 633,856 8,770 183,909
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class B 9,958 110,343 -- --
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Advisor 833 9,259 261 5,468
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reacquired:
Class A (9,307,166) (108,333,005) (34,474,810) (565,877,892)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class B (1,436,989) (16,512,110) (17,417,330) (295,361,292)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class C* (36) (514) -- --
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Advisor (8,951) (107,407) (1,263,040) (24,385,281)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(1,288,108) $(14,332,940) (5,871,424) $(113,633,163)
===============================================================================
</TABLE>
* Class C shares commenced March 1, 1999.
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NOTE 9-FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Contained below is per share operating performance data for a share outstanding
throughout each period, total investment return, ratios and supplemental data.
This information has been derived from information provided in the financial
statements.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS A
---------------------------------------------------------------------
YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31,
APRIL 30, --------------------------------------------------------
1999 1998(a) 1997(a) 1996(a) 1995(a) 1994(a)
--------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 11.70 $ 19.50 $ 17.95 $ 15.38 $ 26.11 $ 19.78
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income from investment operations:
Net investment income (loss) 0.12 0.13(b) 0.11 0.09 0.15 (0.08)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 3.08 (7.90) 1.44 2.59 (9.28) 6.75
=================================================================================================================================
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations 3.20 (7.77) 1.55 2.68 (9.13) 6.67
=================================================================================================================================
Distributions to shareholders:
From net investment income (0.14) (0.03) -- (0.08) -- (0.19)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
From net realized gain on investments -- -- -- -- (1.60) (0.15)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
In excess of net investment income -- -- -- (0.03) -- --
=================================================================================================================================
Total distributions (0.14) (0.03) -- (0.11) (1.60) (0.34)
=================================================================================================================================
Net asset value, end of period $ 14.76 $ 11.70 $ 19.50 $ 17.95 $ 15.38 $ 26.11
=================================================================================================================================
Total return(c) 27.76% (39.86)% 8.52% 17.52% (37.16)% 34.10%
=================================================================================================================================
Ratios and supplemental data:
Net assets, end of period (in 000's) $68,242 $ 60,720 $159,496 $177,373 $182,462 $336,960
=================================================================================================================================
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net
assets:
With fee waivers 2.16%(d) 0.78% 0.52% 0.46% 0.86% (0.29)%
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Without fee waivers 1.71%(d) 0.64% 0.42% 0.39% 0.85% N/A
=================================================================================================================================
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (excluding
interest expense):
With fee waivers 2.00%(d) 2.00% 1.96% 2.03% 2.11% 2.04%
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Without fee waivers 2.46%(d) 2.14% 2.06% 2.10% 2.12% N/A
=================================================================================================================================
Ratio of interest expenses to average net assets 0.04%(d) 0.17% N/A N/A N/A N/A
=================================================================================================================================
Portfolio turnover rate 31% 39% 130% 101% 125% 155%
=================================================================================================================================
</TABLE>
(a) These selected per share data were calculated based upon the average shares
outstanding during the period.
(b) Before reimbursement the net investment income per share would have been
reduced by $.02.
(c) Total return does not include sales charges and is not annualized for
periods less than one year.
(d) Ratios are annualized and based on average net assets of $53,166,955.
N/A Not Applicable.
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NOTE 9-FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (CONTINUED)
Contained below is per share operating performance data for a share outstanding
throughout each period, total investment return, ratios and supplemental data.
This information has been derived from information provided in the financial
statements.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS B
------------------------------------------------------------------------
YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31,
APRIL 30, --------------------------------------------------------
1999(a) 1998(a) 1997(a) 1996(a) 1995(a) 1994(a)
------------ -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 11.49 $ 19.23 $ 17.78 $ 15.21 $ 25.94 $ 19.75
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income from investment operations:
Net investment income (loss) 0.09 0.04(b) 0.01 (0.00) 0.06 (0.22)
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Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments 3.05 (7.78) 1.44 2.59 (9.19) 6.74
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations 3.14 (7.74) 1.45 2.59 (9.13) 6.52
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Distributions to shareholders:
From net investment income (0.03) -- -- (0.01) -- (0.18)
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From net realized gain on investments -- -- -- -- (1.60) (0.15)
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In excess of net investment income -- -- -- (0.01) -- --
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Total distributions (0.03) -- -- (0.02) (1.60) (0.33)
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Net asset value, end of period $ 14.60 $ 11.49 $ 19.23 $ 17.78 $ 15.21 $ 25.94
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Total return(c) 27.43% (40.19)% 8.04% 17.02% (37.42)% 33.33%
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Ratios and supplemental data:
Net assets, end of period (in 000's) $47,331 $ 46,599 $133,448 $137,400 $134,527 $211,673
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Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net
assets:
With fee waivers 1.66%(d) 0.28% 0.02% (0.04)% 0.36% (0.79)%
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Without fee waivers 1.21%(d) 0.14% (0.08)% (0.11)% 0.35% N/A
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Ratio of expenses to average net assets (excluding
interest expense):
With fee waivers 2.50%(d) 2.50% 2.46% 2.53% 2.61% 2.54%
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Without fee waivers 2.96%(d) 2.64% 2.56% 2.60% 2.62% N/A
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Ratio of interest expenses to average net assets 0.04%(d) 0.17% N/A N/A N/A N/A
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Portfolio turnover rate 31% 39% 130% 101% 125% 155%
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(a) These selected per share data were calculated based upon the average shares
outstanding during the period.
(b) Before reimbursement the net investment income per share would have been
reduced by $0.02.
(c) Total return does not include sales charges and is not annualized for
periods less than one year.
(d) Ratios are annualized and based on average net assets of $41,830,426.
N/A Not Applicable.
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NOTE 9-FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (CONTINUED)
Contained below is per share operating performance data for a share outstanding
throughout each period, total investment return, ratios and supplemental data.
This information has been derived from information provided in the financial
statements.
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CLASS C ADVISOR CLASS
----------------- ---------------------------------------------- JUNE 1, 1995
YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, TO
MARCH 1, 1999 APRIL 30, ------------------------------- OCTOBER 31,
TO APRIL 30, 1999 1999(a) 1998(a) 1997(a) 1996(a) 1995
----------------- ---------- ------- ------- ------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period $10.21 $11.71 $19.57 $17.94 $15.40 $15.95
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Income from investment operations:
Net investment income 0.01 0.16 0.21(b) 0.19 0.17 0.09
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Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments 4.38 3.06 (7.92) 1.44 2.58 (0.64)
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Net increase (decrease) from
investment operations 4.39 3.22 (7.71) 1.63 2.75 (0.55)
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Distributions to shareholders:
From net investment income -- (0.23) (0.15) -- (0.14) --
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In excess of net investment income -- -- -- -- (0.07) --
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Total distributions -- (0.23) (0.15) -- (0.21) --
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Net asset value, end of period $14.60 $14.70 $11.71 $19.57 $17.94 $15.40
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Total return(c) 43.00% 28.09% (39.67)% 8.91% 18.16% (3.45)%
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Ratios and supplemental data:
Net assets, end of period (in 000's) $ 26 $1,809 $ 365 $ 636 $ 818 $ 369
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Ratio of net investment income to average
net assets:
With fee wavers 1.66%(d) 2.66%(d) 1.28% 1.02% 0.96% 1.36%(e)
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Without fee wavers 1.21%(d) 2.21%(d) 1.14% 0.92% 0.89% 1.35%(e)
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Ratio of expenses to average net assets
(excluding interest expense):
With fee wavers 2.50%(d) 1.50%(d) 1.50% 1.46% 1.53% 1.61%(e)
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Without fee wavers 2.96%(d) 1.96%(d) 1.64% 1.56% 1.60% 1.62%(e)
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Ratio of interest expense to average net
assets 0.04%(d) 0.04%(d) 0.17% N/A N/A N/A
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Portfolio turnover rate 31% 31% 39% 130% 101% 125%
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</TABLE>
(a) These selected per share data were calculated based upon the average shares
outstanding during the period.
(b) Before reimbursement the net investment income per share would have been
reduced by $0.02.
(c) Total return does not include sales charges and is not annualized for
periods less than one year.
(d) Ratios are annualized and based on average net assets of $4,657 and
$508,262 for Class C and Advisor Class, respectively.
(e) Annualized.
N/A Not Applicable.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS OFFICE OF THE FUND
<S> <C> <C>
C. Derek Anderson Robert H. Graham 11 Greenway Plaza
President, Plantagenet Capital Chairman and President Suite 100
Management, LLC (an investment Houston, TX 77046
partnership); Chief Executive Officer, Dana R. Sutton
Plantagenet Holdings, Ltd. Vice President and Treasurer INVESTMENT MANAGER
(an investment banking firm)
Samuel D. Sirko A I M Advisors, Inc.
Frank S. Bayley Vice President and Secretary 11 Greenway Plaza
Partner, law firm of Suite 100
Baker & McKenzie Melville B. Cox Houston, TX 77046
Vice President
Robert H. Graham SUB-ADVISOR
President and Chief Executive Officer, Gary T. Crum
A I M Management Group Inc. Vice President INVESCO Asset Management Ltd.
11 Devonshire Square
Arthur C. Patterson Carol F. Relihan London EC2M 4YR
Managing Partner, Accel Partners Vice President England
(a venture capital firm)
Mary J. Benson TRANSFER AGENT
Ruth H. Quigley Assistant Vice President and
Private Investor Assistant Treasurer A I M Fund Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 4739
Sheri Morris Houston, TX 77210-4739
Assistant Vice President and
Assistant Treasurer CUSTODIAN
Nancy L. Martin State Street Bank and Trust Company
Assistant Secretary 225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Ofelia M. Mayo
Assistant Secretary COUNSEL TO THE FUND
Kathleen J. Pflueger Kirkpatrick & Lockhart LLP
Assistant Secretary 1800 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036-1800
COUNSEL TO THE TRUSTEES
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
Twenty Third Floor
555 South Flower Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071
DISTRIBUTOR
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Suite 100
Houston, TX 77046
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