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[logo] CHEMICAL
Dear Chemical Bank Savings Incentive Plan Participant
The enclosed material contains important information concerning the proposed
merger of The Hanover Small Capitalization Growth Fund into the Vista Small Cap
Equity Fund. Because you have invested a portion of your contributions in
Fund E of the Chemical Bank Savings Incentive Plan, you are entitled to vote
on the proposed merger. If the merger of these funds is approved, Fund E will
receive shares of the Vista Small Cap Equity Fund, (Institutional Shares) in
exchange for shares of The Hanover Small Capitalization Growth Fund,
(CBC Benefit Shares). This action is being taken in conjunction with the
merger of Chemical Banking Corporation and The Chase Manhattan Corporation.
Please review the material and return your proxy card in the enclosed envelope
as soon as possible. YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT.
Thank You
