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Filed Pursuant to Rule 497 (e) as amended by Regulation S-T
File Nos. 811-6229; 33-37783
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GOVETT FUNDS
Supplement dated June 28, 1998
to the Class A Retail Shares and Institutional Class Shares Prospectus
dated May 1, 1999
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A Quick Reference Guide -- New Address for Subsequent Investments.
Effective June 28, 1999, the paragraph regarding subsequent investments under
the heading "Transactions By Mail" in the Quick Reference Guide is deleted in
its entirety and the following paragraph substituted:
"For subsequent investments, send the investment stub from your Shareholder
Statement or a letter stating the fund's name, the name(s) of the
shareholder(s) in whose name(s) the account is registered, and the account
number, together with a check for each subsequent investment, to:
via U.S. Postal Service
Govett Funds
P.O. Box 61767
King of Prussia, PA 19406
via overnight delivery service
Govett Funds
211 S. Gulph Road
King of Prussia, PA 19406"
A Quick Reference Guide -- New Bank Wiring Instructions.
Effective June 28, 1999, the paragraph entitled "Payments By Bank Wire" in the
Quick Reference Guide is deleted in its entirety and the following paragraph
substituted:
"Payments By Bank Wire. When opening a new account, you must call
800-821-0803 before wiring money. Within seven days of purchase, you must
send a signed, completed Account Application containing your taxpayer
identification number to the Govett Funds at the address for new accounts
stated under Transactions by Mail. Wire instructions must state the fund's
name, the name(s) of the shareholder(s) in whose name(s) the account is
registered, and the account number. Bank wires should be sent through the
Federal Reserve Wire System to:
Boston Safe Deposit & Trust
ABA #01-10-01234
For First Data Investor Services Group
Bank Account #013064
FBO Govett __________ Fund
Shareholder Name and Account Number"
INVESTORS SHOULD RETAIN THIS SUPPLEMENT
WITH THE PROSPECTUS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
