<PAGE> 1
VAN KAMPEN SERIES FUND, INC.
ON BEHALF OF ITS SERIES
VAN KAMPEN MID CAP GROWTH FUND
SUPPLEMENT DATED JANUARY 9, 2001 TO THE
PROSPECTUS DATED OCTOBER 27, 2000
The Prospectus is hereby supplemented as follows:
(1) The information on the inside back cover of the Prospectus under the
heading "BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS -- BOARD OF DIRECTORS" is hereby
amended by deleting Fernando Sisto, effective December 31, 2000.
RETAIN THIS SUPPLEMENT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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VAN KAMPEN SERIES FUND, INC.
ON BEHALF OF ITS SERIES
VAN KAMPEN VALUE FUND
SUPPLEMENT DATED JANUARY 9, 2001 TO THE
PROSPECTUS DATED OCTOBER 27, 2000
The Prospectus is hereby supplemented as follows:
(1) The section entitled "INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES -- GENERAL --
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT" is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT. Richard M. Behler, Steven Epstein, Brian Kramp and
Eric F. Scharpf are responsible as co-managers for the day-to-day management
of the Fund's investment portfolio.
Mr. Behler, a Principal, joined the Subadviser in 1995. He assumed
responsibility for MAS Funds' Value Fund in 1996. Mr. Behler served as a
fund manager from 1992 through 1995 for Moore Capital Management. Mr. Behler
holds a B.A. (Cum Laude) in Economics from Villanova University and an M.A.
and PhD. in Economics from University of Notre Dame. He has managed the
Fund's portfolio since its inception.
Mr. Epstein, a Vice President, joined the Subadviser as a Financial Analyst
in 1996. He attended the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, from
1994-1996, receiving an MBA. He joined the management team for Value Fund,
January 2001.
Mr. Kramp, a Principal, joined the Subadviser in 1997. He served as Analyst/
Portfolio Manager for Meridian Asset Management and its successor,
CoreStates Investment Advisors, from 1985 to 1997. He joined the management
team for the Value Fund, January 2001.
Mr. Scharpf, a Vice President, joined the Subadviser as a Financial Analyst
in 1997. He attended the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, from
1995-1997, receiving an MBA, and served as a Financial Analyst for Salomon
Brothers from 1993-1995. He joined the management team for the Value Fund,
January 2001.
(2) The information on the inside back cover of the Prospectus under the
heading "BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS -- BOARD OF DIRECTORS" is hereby
amended by deleting Fernando Sisto, effective December 31, 2000.
RETAIN THIS SUPPLEMENT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
<PAGE> 3
VAN KAMPEN SERIES FUND, INC.
ON BEHALF OF ITS SERIES
VAN KAMPEN TAX MANAGED GLOBAL FRANCHISE FUND
SUPPLEMENT DATED JANUARY 9, 2001 TO THE
PROSPECTUS DATED OCTOBER 27, 2000
The Prospectus is hereby supplemented as follows:
(1) The information on the inside back cover of the Prospectus under the
heading "BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS -- BOARD OF DIRECTORS" is hereby
amended by deleting Fernando Sisto, effective December 31, 2000.
RETAIN THIS SUPPLEMENT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
<PAGE> 4
VAN KAMPEN SERIES FUND, INC.
ON BEHALF OF ITS SERIES
VAN KAMPEN EQUITY GROWTH FUND
SUPPLEMENT DATED JANUARY 9, 2001 TO THE
PROSPECTUS DATED OCTOBER 27, 2000
The Prospectus is hereby supplemented as follows:
(1) The information on the inside back cover of the Prospectus under the
heading "BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS -- BOARD OF DIRECTORS" is hereby
amended by deleting Fernando Sisto, effective December 31, 2000.
RETAIN THIS SUPPLEMENT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
<PAGE> 5
VAN KAMPEN SERIES FUND, INC.
ON BEHALF OF ITS SERIES
VAN KAMPEN INTERNATIONAL MAGNUM FUND
SUPPLEMENT DATED JANUARY 9, 2000 TO THE
PROSPECTUS DATED OCTOBER 27, 2000
The Prospectus is hereby supplemented as follows:
(1) The information on the inside back cover of the Prospectus under the
heading "BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS -- BOARD OF DIRECTORS" is hereby
amended by deleting Fernando Sisto, effective December 31, 2000.
RETAIN THIS SUPPLEMENT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
<PAGE> 6
VAN KAMPEN SERIES FUND, INC.
ON BEHALF OF ITS SERIES
VAN KAMPEN ASIAN GROWTH FUND
SUPPLEMENT DATED JANUARY 9, 2001 TO THE
PROSPECTUS DATED OCTOBER 27, 2000
The Prospectus is hereby supplemented as follows:
(1) The information on the inside back cover of the Prospectus under the
heading "BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS -- BOARD OF DIRECTORS" is hereby
amended by deleting Fernando Sisto, effective December 31, 2000.
RETAIN THIS SUPPLEMENT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
<PAGE> 7
VAN KAMPEN SERIES FUND, INC.
ON BEHALF OF ITS SERIES
VAN KAMPEN WORLDWIDE HIGH INCOME FUND
SUPPLEMENT DATED JANUARY 9, 2001 TO THE
PROSPECTUS DATED OCTOBER 27, 2000
The Prospectus is hereby supplemented as follows:
(1) The information on the inside back cover of the Prospectus under the
heading "BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS -- BOARD OF DIRECTORS" is hereby
amended by deleting Fernando Sisto, effective December 31, 2000.
RETAIN THIS SUPPLEMENT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
<PAGE> 8
VAN KAMPEN SERIES FUND, INC.
ON BEHALF OF ITS SERIES
VAN KAMPEN EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND
SUPPLEMENT DATED JANUARY 9, 2001 TO THE
PROSPECTUS DATED OCTOBER 27, 2000
The Prospectus is hereby supplemented as follows:
(1) The information on the inside back cover of the Prospectus under the
heading "BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS -- BOARD OF DIRECTORS" is hereby
amended by deleting Fernando Sisto, effective December 31, 2000.
RETAIN THIS SUPPLEMENT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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VAN KAMPEN SERIES FUND, INC.
ON BEHALF OF ITS SERIES
VAN KAMPEN FOCUS EQUITY FUND
SUPPLEMENT DATED JANUARY 9, 2001 TO THE
PROSPECTUS DATED OCTOBER 27, 2000
The Prospectus is hereby supplemented as follows:
(1) The information on the inside back cover of the Prospectus under the
heading "BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS -- BOARD OF DIRECTORS" is hereby
amended by deleting Fernando Sisto, effective December 31, 2000.
RETAIN THIS SUPPLEMENT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
<PAGE> 10
VAN KAMPEN SERIES FUND, INC.
ON BEHALF OF ITS SERIES
VAN KAMPEN GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
SUPPLEMENT DATED JANUARY 9, 2001 TO THE
PROSPECTUS DATED OCTOBER 27, 2000
The Prospectus is hereby supplemented as follows:
(1) The information on the inside back cover of the Prospectus under the
heading "BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS -- BOARD OF DIRECTORS" is hereby
amended by deleting Fernando Sisto, effective December 31, 2000.
RETAIN THIS SUPPLEMENT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
<PAGE> 11
VAN KAMPEN SERIES FUND, INC.
ON BEHALF OF ITS SERIES
VAN KAMPEN GLOBAL EQUITY ALLOCATION FUND
SUPPLEMENT DATED JANUARY 9, 2001 TO THE
PROSPECTUS DATED OCTOBER 27, 2000
The Prospectus is hereby supplemented as follows:
(1) The information on the inside back cover of the Prospectus under the
heading "BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS -- BOARD OF DIRECTORS" is hereby
amended by deleting Fernando Sisto, effective December 31, 2000.
RETAIN THIS SUPPLEMENT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
<PAGE> 12
VAN KAMPEN SERIES FUND, INC.
ON BEHALF OF ITS SERIES
VAN KAMPEN LATIN AMERICAN FUND
SUPPLEMENT DATED JANUARY 9, 2001 TO THE
PROSPECTUS DATED OCTOBER 27, 2000
The Prospectus is hereby supplemented as follows:
(1) The information on the inside back cover of the Prospectus under the
heading "BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS -- BOARD OF DIRECTORS" is hereby
amended by deleting Fernando Sisto, effective December 31, 2000.
RETAIN THIS SUPPLEMENT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
<PAGE> 13
VAN KAMPEN SERIES FUND, INC.
ON BEHALF OF ITS SERIES
VAN KAMPEN EMERGING MARKETS FUND
SUPPLEMENT DATED JANUARY 9, 2001 TO THE
PROSPECTUS DATED OCTOBER 27, 2000
The Prospectus is hereby supplemented as follows:
(1) The information on the inside back cover of the Prospectus under the
heading "BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS -- BOARD OF DIRECTORS" is hereby
amended by deleting Fernando Sisto, effective December 31, 2000.
RETAIN THIS SUPPLEMENT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
<PAGE> 14
VAN KAMPEN SERIES FUND, INC.
ON BEHALF OF ITS SERIES
VAN KAMPEN AMERICAN VALUE FUND
SUPPLEMENT DATED JANUARY 9, 2001 TO THE
PROSPECTUS DATED OCTOBER 27, 2000
The Prospectus is hereby supplemented as follows:
(1) The information on the inside back cover of the Prospectus under the
heading "BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS -- DIRECTORS" is hereby amended by
deleting Fernando Sisto, effective December 31, 2000.
RETAIN THIS SUPPLEMENT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
<PAGE> 15
VAN KAMPEN SERIES FUND, INC.
ON BEHALF OF ITS SERIES
VAN KAMPEN AMERICAN VALUE FUND
VAN KAMPEN ASIAN GROWTH FUND
VAN KAMPEN EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND
VAN KAMPEN EMERGING MARKETS FUND
VAN KAMPEN EQUITY GROWTH FUND
VAN KAMPEN EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND
VAN KAMPEN FOCUS EQUITY FUND
VAN KAMPEN GLOBAL EQUITY ALLOCATION FUND
VAN KAMPEN GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
VAN KAMPEN GROWTH AND INCOME FUND
VAN KAMPEN INTERNATIONAL MAGNUM FUND
VAN KAMPEN JAPANESE EQUITY FUND
VAN KAMPEN LATIN AMERICAN FUND
VAN KAMPEN MID CAP GROWTH FUND
VAN KAMPEN TAX MANAGED GLOBAL FRANCHISE FUND
VAN KAMPEN VALUE FUND
VAN KAMPEN WORLDWIDE HIGH INCOME FUND
SUPPLEMENT DATED JANUARY 9, 2001 TO THE
STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DATED OCTOBER 27, 2000
The Statement of Additional Information is hereby supplemented as follows:
(1) The section entitled "DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS" is hereby amended by
deleting all information pertaining to Fernando Sisto, effective December 31,
2000.
RETAIN THIS SUPPLEMENT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
MS SPT SAI
