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MFS INSTITUTIONAL TRUST
MFS INSTITUTIONAL EMERGING EQUITIES FUND
(THE "EMERGING EQUITIES FUND")
MFS INSTITUTIONAL CORE PLUS FIXED INCOME FUND
(THE "CORE PLUS FUND")
Supplement to the December 1, 1995 Prospectus
The description of portfolio manager(s) on page 22 of the Prospectus with
respect to the Emerging Equities Fund has been deleted and replaced in its
entirety by the following:
"John W. Ballen, a Senior Vice President of the Adviser, has been
employed as a portfolio manager by the Adviser since 1984 and has been
one of the Fund's portfolio managers since the Fund's inception.
Christian A. Felipe, a Senior Vice President of the Adviser, has been
employed as a portfolio manager by the Adviser since 1986 and has been
one of the Fund's portfolio managers since the Fund's inception. Brian
E. Stack, a Vice President of the Adviser, has been employed as a
securities analyst by the Adviser since 1993. Prior to 1993, Mr. Stack
was employed by Robertson, Stephens & Co. as a securities analyst. Mr.
Stack has been one of the Fund's portfolio managers since January 1,
1996."
The description of portfolio manager(s) on page 22 of the Prospectus with
respect to the Core Plus Fund has been deleted and replaced in its entirety by
the following:
"Geoffrey L. Kurinsky, a Senior Vice President of the Adviser, has been
employed as a portfolio manager by the Adviser since 1987. Peter C.
Vaream, a Vice President of the Adviser, has been employed as a
portfolio manager by the Adviser since 1992. Prior to 1992, Mr. Vaream
was employed by the corporate finance and taxable fixed income
departments of First Boston Corporation. Kevin M. Cronin, a Vice
President of the Adviser, has been employed as a portfolio manager by
the Adviser since 1993. Prior to 1993, Mr. Cronin was employed by
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company as a portfolio manager.
The date of this Supplement is January 5, 1996.
