STAGECOACH FUNDS, INC.
Stagecoach Allocation Funds:
Asset Allocation Fund
Index Allocation Fund
U.S. Government Allocation Fund
Class A, B & C
SUPPLEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 3, 1998 TO THE
PROSPECTUS DATED AUGUST 1, 1998
The following paragraph replaces the paragraph entitled "Wells Fargo &
Company/Norwest Merger" that appears under the heading "Additional Services and
Other Information" on page 49 of the Prospectus:
Wells Fargo & Company/ Norwest Merger - On November 2, 1998, Wells
Fargo & Company, the parent company of Wells Fargo Bank, merged with
Norwest Corporation. The combined company is called Wells Fargo &
Company. Wells Fargo Bank, which provides investment advice and other
services to the Funds, became an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of
the new combined company. Wells Fargo Bank has advised the Funds that
the merger will not reduce the level or quality of advisory and other
services provided by Wells Fargo Bank to the Funds.
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[MORRISON & FOERSTER LLP LETTERHEAD]
November 3, 1998
Writer's Direct Dial Number
(202) 887-1537
Via EDGAR
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20549
Re: Stagecoach Funds, Inc.
Registration Nos. 33-42927; 811-6419
Ladies and Gentlemen:
In connection with the registration of Stagecoach Funds, Inc. under the
Investment Company Act of 1940, and the issuance of securities by it under the
Securities Act of 1933, and pursuant to 17 C.F.R. 230.497(e), we are
transmitting herewith for filing a supplement dated November 3, 1998 to the
prospectus dated August 1, 1998 for the Class A, Class B and Class C shares of
the Stagecoach Allocation Funds.
The supplement is being filed to provide updated information to
shareholders regarding the merger of Wells Fargo & Company, the investment
adviser's parent company, with Norwest Corporation.
If you have any questions, please contact the undersigned at the number
indicated above.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Janis E. Fonda
Janis E. Fonda
