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LOOMIS SAYLES INVESTMENT TRUST
SUPPLEMENT DATED AUGUST 7, 2000 TO THE
LOOMIS SAYLES CORE FIXED INCOME FUND PROSPECTUS
DATED FEBRUARY 1, 2000
The following replaces the information under "Portfolio Managers" in the
prospectus:
Michael J. Millhouse, Executive Vice President and Director of Loomis Sayles,
has served as portfolio manager of the Fund since November 1999. He has been
employed by Loomis Sayles for more than five years. Craig Smith, Vice
President of Loomis Sayles, has served as portfolio manager of the Fund since
August 2000. Prior to joining Loomis Sayles in 1997, Mr. Smith was employed
at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corporation.
