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SUPPLEMENT DATED OCTOBER 3, 2000 TO THE
PROSPECTUS DATED OCTOBER 1, 2000
THE ADVISORS' INNER CIRCLE FUND (THE "TRUST")
GLB NEW OPPORTUNITY GROWTH FUND
THIS SUPPLEMENT PROVIDES NEW ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BEYOND THAT CONTAINED
IN THE PROSPECTUS. IT SHOULD BE RETAINED AND READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
PROSPECTUS.
The GLB New Opportunity Growth Fund (the "Fund") is expected to commence
operations on November 1, 2000.
During an initial offering period from October 2, 2000 through October 31, 2000
(the "Initial Offering Period"), the Fund's distributor, SEI Investments
Distribution Co., will solicit orders to purchase Fund shares. If the Fund's
transfer agent, Forum Shareholder Services, LLC, (the "Transfer Agent") receives
your purchase order and payment prior to 4:00 p.m., Eastern time, on October 30,
2000 your order will be processed at the Fund's initial offering price of $10.00
on November 1, 2000.
Monies received to purchase Fund shares during the Initial Offering Period
will be held by the Transfer Agent and will not be invested in the Fund until
November 1, 2000. Checks received to purchase Fund shares during the Initial
Offering Period will be presented on November 1, 2000 and the proceeds will
be invested in the Fund on that day.
Wire or Automatic Clearing House (ACH) payments received to purchase Fund shares
during the Initial Offering Period will be held by the Fund's custodian and will
be invested in the Fund on November 1, 2000.
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Please retain this supplement until November 1, 2000.
