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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 30, 2000
Registration Nos. 33-53151, 811-7167
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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PRUDENTIAL EUROPE GROWTH FUND, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
GATEWAY CENTER THREE
100 MULBERRY STREET
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102-4077
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (973) 367-3028
ROBERT C. ROSSELOT, ESQ.
GATEWAY CENTER THREE
100 MULBERRY STREET
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102-4077
(Name and Address of Agent for Service)
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PROSPECTUS JUNE 30, 2000
Prudential
Europe Growth Fund, Inc.
FUND TYPE Global Stock
OBJECTIVE Long-term growth of capital
Build
on the Rock
As with all mutual funds, the
Securities and Exchange Commission
has not approved or disapproved
the Funds' shares nor has the SEC [LOGO] Prudential
determined that this prospectus is
complete or accurate. It is a
criminal offense to state
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1 Risk/Return Summary
1 Investment Objective and Principal Strategies
1 Principal Risks
3 Evaluating Performance
4 Fees and Expenses
6 How the Fund Invests
6 Investment Objective and Policies
7 Other Investments and Strategies
9 Derivative Strategies
10 Additional Strategies
11 Investment Risks
14 How the Fund is Managed
14 Board of Directors
14 Manager
14 Investment Adviser
15 Portfolio Manager
15 Distributor
16 Fund Distributions and Tax Issues
16 Distributions
17 Tax Issues
18 If You Sell or Exchange Your Shares
20 How to Buy, Sell and Exchange Shares of the Fund
20 How to Buy Shares
28 How to Sell Your Shares
32 How to Exchange Your Shares
33 Telephone Redemptions and Exchanges
35 Financial Highlights
36 Class A Shares
37 Class B Shares
38 Class C Shares
39 Class Z Shares
41 The Prudential Mutual Fund Family
For More Information (Back Cover)
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This section highlights key information about the PRUDENTIAL EUROPE GROWTH
FUND, INC., which we refer to as "the Fund." Additional information follows
this summary.
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND PRINCIPAL STRATEGIES
Our investment objective is LONG-TERM GROWTH OF CAPITAL. This means we look for
investments that we think will increase in value over a period of years. We
normally invest at least 65% of the Fund's total assets in equity-related
securities of companies doing business in or domiciled in Europe, including
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey
and the United Kingdom. The principal type of equity-related security in which
the Fund invests is common stock.There is no limit on the percentage of the
Fund's assets that may be invested in any single country.
In selecting securities for the Fund, we use a bottom-up approach based on a
company's growth potential, and we focus the Fund's portfolio on those areas
within Europe with the most attractive near-term prospects. Generally, we
consider selling a security when the security no longer displays the conditions
for growth, is no longer undervalued, or falls short of expectations.
To achieve our objective of long-term growth of capital, we look for
securities that are undervalued and/or show growth potential. While we make
every effort to achieve our objective, we can't guarantee success.
PRINCIPAL RISKS
Although we try to invest wisely, all investments involve risk. Since the Fund
invests primarily in equity-related securities, such as common stock, there is
the risk that the value of a particular stock could go down. Also, because the
Fund invests primarily in a single region of the world, its investments are
geographically concentrated. This can result in more pronounced risks
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WE'RE GROWTH INVESTORS
We look primarily for stock that we believe is undervalued and/or will grow
faster--and earn better profits--than other companies. We also look for
companies with strong competitive advantages, effective research, product
development, strong management or financial strength.
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based upon economic conditions that impact Europe more or less than other
global regions.
In addition to an individual security losing value, the value of equity
markets as a whole could go down. Investing in foreign securities presents
additional risks, since foreign political, economic and legal systems may be
less stable than those in the U.S. and these risks and other factors may cause
foreign stock markets to decline. The changing value of foreign currencies also
affects the value of the assets we hold and our performance. In the case of
investments in emerging market securities, these risks are heightened and may
result in greater volatility in the value of your investment.
There is also risk involved in the investment strategies we may use. Some of
our strategies require us to try to predict whether the price or value of an
underlying investment will go up or down over a certain period of time. There
is always the risk that investments will not perform as we thought they would.
Like any mutual fund, an investment in the Fund could lose value, and you could
lose money. The Fund does not represent a complete investment program.
There are special risks that may arise with the continuing transition to the
euro as the common currency of the European Monetary Union. These risks include
the possibility that computing, accounting and trading systems will fail to
recognize the euro through the transition period, as well as the possibility
that the euro will cause markets to become more volatile.
An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or
guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government
agency.
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EVALUATING PERFORMANCE
A number of factors--including risk--affect how the Fund performs. The
following bar chart shows the Fund's performance for each full calendar year of
operation. The table below compares the Fund's average annual returns and yield
for the periods indicated with those of a group of similar mutual funds. Both
the bar chart and table demonstrate the risk of investing in the Fund by
showing how returns can change. Past performance is not an indication that the
Fund will achieve similar results in the future.
[BAR CHART]
Annual Returns' (Class A Shares)
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1995 17.31%
1996 24.12%
1997 15.04%
1998 29.17%
1999 27.26%
BEST QUARTER:27.95% (4th quarter of 1999)
WORST QUARTER: (17.21)% (3rd quarter of 1998)
1 These annual returns do not include sales charges. If the sales charges were
included, the annual returns would be lower than those shown. The total
return of the Fund's Class A shares from 1-1-00 to 3-31-00 was (2.37)%.
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS/1/ (AS OF 12-31-99)
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1 YR 5 YRS SINCE INCEPTION
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Class A shares 20.90% 21.20% 18.29% (since 7-13-94)
Class B shares 21.10% 21.39% 18.36% (since 7-13-94)
Class C shares 23.77% 21.24% 18.22% (since 7-13-94)
Class Z shares 27.55% N/A 24.61% (since 4-15-96)
MSCI Europe Index/2/ 15.89% 22.12% N/A
Lipper Average/3/ 24.42% 20.88% N/A
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1 The Fund's returns are after deduction of sales charges and expenses.
2 The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Europe Index is a weighted,
unmanaged index comprised of approximately 1,600 securities listed on the
stock exchanges of twenty-two European countries. These returns do not
include the effect of any sales charges or operating expenses of a mutual
fund. These returns would be lower if they included the effect of sales
charges and operating expenses. MSCI Europe Index returns since the inception
of each class as of December 31, 1999 are 21.46% for Class A, Class B and
Class C and 23.41% for Class Z shares.
3 The Lipper Average is based on the average return of all mutual funds in the
Lipper European Region Fund category and does not include the effect of any
sales charges. These returns would be lower if they included the effect of
sales charges. Lipper returns since inception of each class as of December
31, 1999, are 19.19% for Class A, Class B and Class C shares, and 21.14% for
Class Z shares.
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FEES AND EXPENSES
These tables show the sales charges, fees and expenses for each share class of
the Fund--Class A, B, C and Z. Each share class has different sales charges--
known as loads--and expenses, but represents an investment in the same fund.
Class Z shares are available only to a limited group of investors. For more
information about which share class may be right for you, see "How to Buy, Sell
and Exchange Shares of the Fund."
SHAREHOLDER FEES/1/ (PAID DIRECTLY FROM YOUR INVESTMENT)
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<CAPTION>
CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C CLASS Z
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on
purchases (as a percentage of offering
price) 5% None 1% None
Maximum deferred sales charge (load) imposed
on sales (as a percentage of the lower of
original purchase price or sale proceeds) None 5%/2/ 1%/3/ None
Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on
reinvested dividends and other distributions None None None None
Redemption fees None None None None
Exchange fee None None None None
ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES (DEDUCTED FROM FUND ASSETS)
<CAPTION>
CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C CLASS Z
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Management fees .75% .75% .75% .75%
+ Distribution and service (12b-1) fees .30%/4/ 1.00% 1.00% None
+ Other expenses .37% .37% .37% .37%
= TOTAL ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES 1.42% 2.12% 2.12% 1.12%
- Waivers .05%/4/ None None None
= NET ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES 1.37% 2.12% 2.12% 1.12%
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1 Your broker may charge you a separate or additional fee for purchases and
sales of shares.
2 The Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (CDSC) for Class B shares decreases by
1% annually to 1% in the fifth and sixth years and 0% in the seventh year.
Class B shares convert to Class A shares approximately seven years after
purchase.
3 The CDSC for Class C shares is 1% for shares redeemed within 18 months of
purchase.
4 For the fiscal year ending April 30, 2001, the Distributor of the Fund has
contractually agreed to reduce its distribution and service fees for Class A
shares to .25 of 1% of the average daily net assets of the Class A shares.
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EXAMPLE
This example will help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the
cost of investing in other mutual funds.
The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods
indicated and then sell all of your shares at the end of those periods. The
example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that
the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. After the first year, the
example does not take into consideration any reduction in the Distributor's
distribution and service (12b-1) fees for Class A shares. Although your actual
costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be:
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<CAPTION>
1 YR 3 YRS 5 YRS 10 YRS
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Class A shares $633 $922 $1,233 $2,113
Class B shares $715 $964 $1,239 $2,190
Class C shares $413 $757 $1,228 $2,527
Class Z shares $114 $356 $ 617 $1,363
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You would pay the following expenses on the same investment if you did not sell
your shares:
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<CAPTION>
1 YR 3 YRS 5 YRS 10 YRS
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Class A shares $633 $922 $1,233 $2,113
Class B shares $215 $664 $1,139 $2,190
Class C shares $313 $757 $1,228 $2,527
Class Z shares $114 $356 $ 617 $1,363
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This example does not reflect sales charges (loads) on reinvested dividends.
If these sales charges (loads) were included, your costs would be higher.
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INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND POLICIES
The Fund's investment objective is LONG-TERM GROWTH OF CAPITAL. This means we
look to build an investment portfolio which, though possibly volatile in the
short term, has the potential for significant capital appreciation over the
longer term. While we make every effort to achieve our objective, we can't
guarantee success.
In pursuing our objective, we normally invest primarily (at least 65% of the
Fund's total assets) in EQUITY-RELATED SECURITIES OF COMPANIES DOING BUSINESS
IN, OR DOMICILED IN, EUROPE. Companies doing business in Europe include
companies that derive a significant portion of their revenues from sales made
in Europe or have principal executive offices or significant properties located
in Europe. European countries include, but are not
limited to, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands,
Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. Companies doing business or
domiciled in Europe include: companies organized under the laws of a European
country, companies for which the principal securities trading market is in
Europe, companies which derive at least 50% of their revenues or profits from
goods produced or sold, investments made or services performed in Europe and
companies which have at least 50% of their assets situated in Europe.
The principal type of equity-related security in which the Fund invests is
common stock. In addition to common stock, equity-related securities include,
but are not limited to, preferred stock; rights that can be exercised to obtain
stock, warrants and debt securities or preferred stock convertible or
exchangeable for common or preferred stock; and master limited partnerships.
The Fund may also invest in American Depositary Receipts (ADRs). ADRs represent
an equity investment in a foreign company or some other foreign issuer that are
usually issued by a U.S. bank or trust company and are valued in U.S. dollars.
We consider ADRs to be equity-related securities. The Fund may invest up to 35%
of its total assets in
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OUR GROWTH STRATEGY
We look for companies that have the potential to produce strong growth in
earnings and/or sales, and whose stock prices do not reflect this future
growth. These companies usually have a unique market niche, a strong new
product profile or what we believe to be superior management. We analyze
companies using both fundamental and quantitative techniques.
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equity-related securities of non-European companies and in fixed-income
obligations.
In selecting securities for the Fund, we use a bottom-up approach based on a
company's growth potential, and we focus the Fund's portfolio on those areas
within Europe with the most attractive near-term prospects. Generally, we
consider selling a security when the security no longer displays the conditions
for growth, is no longer undervalued, or falls short of expectations.
For more information, see "Investment Risks" and the Statement of Additional
Information, "Description of the Fund, Its Investments and Risks." The
Statement of Additional Information--which we refer to as the SAI--contains
additional information about the Fund. To obtain a copy, see the back cover
page of this prospectus.
The Fund's investment objective is a fundamental policy that cannot be
changed without shareholder approval. The Board of Directors of the Fund can
change investment policies that are not fundamental.
OTHER INVESTMENTS AND STRATEGIES
In addition to the principal strategies discussed above, we may also use the
following strategies to increase the Fund's returns or protect its assets if
market conditions warrant.
MONEY MARKET INSTRUMENTS, BONDS AND OTHER FIXED-INCOME OBLIGATIONS
Under normal conditions, the Fund may invest up to 35% of total assets in MONEY
MARKET INSTRUMENTS, BONDS AND OTHER FIXED-INCOME OBLIGATIONS. Money market
instruments and bonds are known as fixed-income securities because they pay a
fixed rate of interest. Typically, fixed-income securities don't increase or
decrease in value in relation to an issuer's financial condition or business
prospects as stock may, although their value does fluctuate inversely with
respect to changes in interest rates generally and directly in relation to
their perceived credit quality. Corporations and governments issue money market
instruments and bonds to raise money. The Fund may buy obligations of
companies, foreign countries or the U.S. government. Money market instruments
include the commercial paper and short-term obligations of foreign and domestic
corporations, banks and governments and their agencies.
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The Fund will purchase only money market instruments that have received one
of the two highest short-term debt ratings from Moody's Investors Service, Inc.
(Moody's), Standard & Poor's Rating Group (S&P), or another nationally
recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO). For bonds and other long-
term fixed-income obligations and convertible securities, we may invest in
"investment grade" obligations. An obligation is investment grade if it has
received one of the top four long-term debt ratings from an NRSRO. Obligations
rated in the fourth category (Baa for Moody's or BBB for S&P) have speculative
characteristics and are subject to a greater risk of loss of principal and
interest. We may also invest in obligations that are not rated, but which we
believe are of comparable quality.
After a security has been purchased by the Fund, it may be assigned a lower
rating or cease to be rated. This does not mean that the Fund must sell the
security, but the investment adviser will consider such an event in deciding
whether the Fund should continue to hold the security in its portfolio.
The Fund may also invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign convertible
debt obligations having a minimum rating of at least "B" by an NRSRO. These
lower-rated obligations are referred to as high-yield or "junk" bonds, and
their value is more likely to react to developments affecting market or credit
risk than higher-rated debt obligations, which react primarily to movements in
the general level of interest rates. In particular, junk bond investments may
increase or decrease in value due to an issuer's financial condition.
For more information about bonds and bond ratings, see the SAI, "Appendix
I--Description of Security Ratings."
TEMPORARY DEFENSIVE INVESTMENTS
In response to adverse market, economic or political conditions, we may
temporarily invest up to 100% of the Fund's assets in money market instruments.
Investing heavily in these securities limits our ability to achieve capital
appreciation and our investment objective, but can help to preserve the Fund's
assets when equity markets are unstable.
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REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
The Fund may also use REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS, pursuant to which a party agrees
to sell a security to the Fund and then repurchase it at an agreed-upon price
at a stated time. This creates a fixed return for the Fund.
DERIVATIVE STRATEGIES
We may use a number of alternative investment strategies--including
DERIVATIVES--to try to improve the Fund's returns or protect its assets,
although we cannot guarantee that these strategies will work, that the
instruments necessary to implement these strategies will be available or that
the Fund will not lose money. Derivatives--such as futures, options, forward
foreign currency exchange contracts and options on futures--involve costs and
can be volatile. With derivatives, the investment adviser tries to predict
whether the underlying asset, rate or index--a security, market index,
currency, interest rate or some other benchmark--will go up or down at some
future date. We may use derivatives to try to reduce risk or to increase return
taking into account the Fund's overall investment objective. The investment
adviser will consider various factors (such as cost) in deciding whether or not
to employ any particular strategy or use any particular instrument. Any
derivatives we may use may not match or correspond exactly with the Fund's
actual portfolio holdings. In particular, this will be the case when we use
derivatives for return enhancement.
OPTIONS
The Fund may purchase and sell put and call options on equity securities, stock
indices and foreign currencies that are traded on U.S. or foreign securities
exchanges, on NASDAQ or in the over-the-counter market. An option is the right
to buy or sell securities or currencies in exchange for a premium. The Fund
will sell only covered options.
FUTURES CONTRACTS AND RELATED OPTIONS, FOREIGN CURRENCY FORWARD CONTRACTS
The Fund may purchase and sell stock and bond index futures contracts and
related options on stock and bond index futures. The Fund also may purchase and
sell futures contracts on foreign currencies and related options on foreign
currency futures contracts. A futures contract is an agreement to buy or sell a
set quantity of an underlying product at a future date or to make or receive a
cash payment based on the value of a securities index on a stipulated future
date. The Fund may also enter into
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foreign currency forward contracts to protect the value of its assets against
future changes in the level of foreign exchange rates. A foreign currency
forward contract is an obligation to buy or sell a given currency on a future
date or a set price.
For more information about these strategies, see the SAI, "Description of
the Fund, its Investments and Risks--Hedging and Return Enhancement
Strategies."
ADDITIONAL STRATEGIES
The Fund also follows certain policies when it BORROWS MONEY (the Fund can
borrow up to 33 1/3% of the value of its total assets); LENDS ITS SECURITIES to
others (the Fund can lend up to 30% of the value of its total assets, including
collateral received in the transaction); and HOLDS ILLIQUID SECURITIES (the
Fund may hold up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities, including
securities with legal or contractual restrictions, those without a readily
available market and repurchase agreements with maturities longer than seven
days). The Fund is subject to certain investment restrictions that are
fundamental policies, which means they cannot be changed without shareholder
approval. For more information about these restrictions, see the SAI.
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INVESTMENT RISKS
As noted previously, all investments involve risk, and investing in the Fund is
no exception. This chart outlines the key risks and potential rewards of the
principal strategies of the Fund and certain other investments. See, too,
"Description of the Fund, its Investments and Risks" in the SAI.
INVESTMENT TYPE
% OF FUND'S TOTAL RISKS POTENTIAL REWARDS
ASSETS
EUROPEAN EQUITY- . Geographically
RELATED concentrated . Rewards
SECURITIES investments can associated with
result in more foreign
pronounced risks securities in
based upon general and
economic equity-related
conditions that securities both
impact that as described
region either below
more or less than
other global
regions
At least 65%; up
to 100%
. Computing,
accounting and
trading systems
may fail to
recognize the
euro through the
transition
period, and the
euro may cause
markets to become
more volatile
. Other risks
associated with
foreign
securities in
general and
equity-related
securities both
as described
below
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FOREIGN
SECURITIES IN . Foreign markets, . Investors can
GENERAL economics and participate in
political the growth of
systems, foreign markets
particularly through
those in investments in
developing companies
countries, may operating in
not be as stable those markets
as in the U.S.,
At least 65%; up
to 100%
. Currency risk--
changing values
of foreign
currencies
. May be less
liquid than U.S.
stocks and bonds
. Differences in
foreign laws,
accounting
standards, public
information,
custody and
settlement
practices
. Investments in
emerging markets
securities are
subject to
greater
volatility and
price declines
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INVESTMENT TYPE (CONT'D)
% OF FUND'S TOTAL RISKS POTENTIAL REWARDS
ASSETS
COMMON STOCK AND . Individual stocks . Historically,
OTHER EQUITY- could lose value stocks have
RELATED . The equity outperformed
SECURITIES markets could go other
down, resulting investments over
in a decline in the long term
value of the
Fund's
investments
For U.S. compa-
nies, up to 35%, . Generally,
usually less . Companies that economic growth
pay dividends may leads to higher
not do so if they corporate
don't have profits, which
profits or leads to an
adequate cash increase in
flow stock prices,
known as capital
appreciation
For foreign com-
panies, at least
65%, up to 100%
. May be a source
of dividend
income
. Changes in
economic or
political
conditions, both
domestic and
international may
result in a
decline in the
value of the
Fund's
investments
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FIXED-INCOME . The Fund's . Bonds have
OBLIGATIONS holdings, share generally
price, yield and outperformed
total return may money market
fluctuate in instruments over
response to bond the long term
market movements with less risk
than stocks
Up to 35%
. Most bonds will
rise in value
when interest
. Credit risk--the rates fall
risk that the
default of an
issuer would
leave the Fund
with unpaid . A source of
interest or regular interest
principal. The income
lower a bond's . Investment grade
quality, the bonds have a
higher its lower risk of
potential default
volatility
. Market risk--the
risk that the
market value of . Generally more
an investment may secure than
move up or down, stock since
sometimes rapidly companies must
or unpredictably. pay their debts
Market risk may before paying
affect an dividends to
industry, a stockholders
sector or the
market as a whole
. Interest rate
risk--the risk
that the value of
most bonds will
fall when
interest rates
rise; the longer
a bond's maturity
and the lower its
credit quality,
the more its
value typically
falls. It can
lead to price
volatility
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INVESTMENT TYPE (CONT'D)
% OF FUND'S TOTAL RISKS POTENTIAL REWARDS
ASSETS
DERIVATIVES . Derivatives used
for hedging such . The Fund could
as futures, make money and
options and protect against
foreign currency losses through
forward investments in
contracts, may derivatives if
not fully offset the investment
the underlying analysis proves
positions and correct
this could result
in losses to the
Fund that would
not have
otherwise
occurred
Percentage varies
. Derivatives that
involve leverage
could generate
substantial
gains at low
cost
. One way to
manage the
. Derivatives used Fund's
for risk risk/return
management may balance is to
not have the lock in the
intended effects value of an
and may result in investment ahead
losses or missed of time
opportunities
. The other party
to a derivatives
contract could
default
. Derivatives can
increase share
price volatility
and those that
involve leverage
could magnify
losses
. Certain types of
derivatives
involve costs
that can reduce
returns
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ILLIQUID . May be difficult . May offer a more
SECURITIES to value attractive yield
precisely or potential for
growth than more
widely traded
securities
Up to 15% of net
assets . May be difficult
to sell at the
time or price
desired
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MONEY MARKET . May preserve the
INSTRUMENTS . Limits potential Fund's assets
for capital
appreciation and
achieving our
objective
Up to 100% on a
temporary basis . See credit risk
and market risk
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Fund's Board of Directors oversees the actions of the Manager, Investment
Adviser and Distributor and decides on general policies. The Board also
oversees the Fund's officers who, conduct and supervise the daily business
operations of the Fund.
MANAGER
PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENTS FUND MANAGEMENT LLC (PIFM)
GATEWAY CENTER THREE, 100 MULBERRY STREET
NEWARK, NJ 07102-4077
Under a management agreement with the Fund, PIFM manages the Fund's
investment operations and administers its business affairs. PIFM is also
responsible for supervising the Fund's investment adviser. For the fiscal year
ended April 30, 2000, the Fund paid PIFM management fees of .75% of the Fund's
average net assets.
As of April 30, 2000, PIFM served as the Manager to all 42 of the Prudential
mutual funds, and as Manager or administrator to 22 closed-end investment
companies, with aggregate assets of approximately $76.2 billion.
INVESTMENT ADVISER
The Prudential Investment Corporation, called Prudential Investments, is the
Fund's investment adviser and has served as an investment adviser to investment
companies since 1984. Its address is Prudential Plaza, 751 Broad Street,
Newark, NJ 07102. PIFM has responsibility for all investment advisory services,
supervises Prudential Investments and pays Prudential Investments for its
expenses.
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PORTFOLIO MANAGER
The Fund is managed by WILLIAM E. HIGGINS.
BILL HIGGINS is a Vice President of Prudential Investments and has been a
member of Prudential Investments' global equity investment team since 1991. He
has participated in the management of the Fund since its inception and served
as a co-manager of the Fund from October 1997 until April 2000. Bill earned a
B.A. from Georgetown University, a Ph.D. from Harvard University and an M.B.A.
from New York University.
DISTRIBUTOR
Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (PIMS) distributes the Fund's
shares under a Distribution Agreement with the Fund. The Fund has Distribution
and Service Plans (the Plans) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment
Company Act. Under the Plans and the Distribution Agreement, PIMS pays the
expenses of distributing the Fund's Class A, B, C and Z shares and provides
certain shareholder support services. The Fund pays distribution and other fees
to PIMS as compensation for its services for each class of shares, other than
Class Z. These fees--known as 12b-1 fees--are shown in the "Fees and Expenses"
tables.
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Investors who buy shares of the Fund should be aware of some important tax
issues. For example, the Fund pays DIVIDENDS of ordinary income and distributes
realized net CAPITAL GAINS, if any, to shareholders. These distributions are
subject to federal income taxes, unless you hold your shares in a 401(k) plan,
an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or some other qualified or tax-deferred
plan or account. Dividends and distributions from the Fund may also be subject
to state income tax in the state where you live.
Also, if you sell shares of the Fund for a profit, you may have to pay
capital gains taxes on the amount of your profit, unless you hold your shares
in a qualified or tax-deferred plan or account.
The following briefly discusses some of the important federal income tax
issues you should be aware of, but is not meant to be tax advice. For tax
advice, please speak with your tax adviser.
DISTRIBUTIONS
The Fund distributes DIVIDENDS to shareholders out of any net investment income
plus any realized net capital gains, typically once a year. For example, if the
Fund owns an ACME Corp. stock and the stock pays a dividend, the Fund will pay
out a portion of this dividend to its shareholders, assuming the Fund's income
is more than its costs and expenses. The dividends you receive from the Fund
will be taxed as ordinary income whether or not they are reinvested in the
Fund.
The Fund also distributes realized net CAPITAL GAINS to shareholders--
typically once a year. Capital gains are generated when the Fund sells its
assets for a profit. For example, if the Fund bought 100 shares of ACME Corp.
stock for a total of $1,000 and more than one year later sold the shares for a
total of $1,500, the Fund has net long-term capital gains of $500, which it
will pass on to shareholders (assuming the Fund's total gains are greater than
any losses it may have). Capital gains are taxed differently depending on how
long the Fund holds the security--if a security is held more than one year
before it is sold, LONG-TERM capital gains are taxed at the rate of 20%, but if
the security is held one year or less, SHORT-TERM capital gains are taxed at
rates of up to 39.6%. Different rates apply to corporate shareholders.
For your convenience, Fund distributions of dividends and capital gains are
AUTOMATICALLY REINVESTED in the Fund without any sales charge. If you
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ask us to pay the distributions in cash, we will send you a check if your
account is with the Transfer Agent. Otherwise, if your account is with a
broker, you will receive a credit to your account. Either way, the
distributions may be subject to taxes, unless your shares are held in a
qualified or tax-deferred plan or account. For more information about automatic
reinvestment and other shareholder services, see "Step 4: Additional
Shareholder Services" in the next section.
TAX ISSUES
FORM 1099
Every year, you will receive a Form 1099, which reports the amount of dividends
and capital gains we distributed to you during the prior year. If you own
shares of the Fund as part of a qualified or tax-deferred plan or account, your
taxes are deferred, so you will not receive a Form 1099. However, you will
receive a Form 1099 when you receive any distributions from your qualified or
tax-deferred plan or account.
Fund distributions are generally taxable to you in the calendar year they
are received, except when we declare certain dividends in the fourth quarter
and actually pay them in January of the following year. In such cases, the
dividends are treated as if they were paid on December 31 of the prior year.
Corporate shareholders are eligible for the 70% dividends-received deduction
for certain dividends.
WITHHOLDING TAXES
If federal tax law requires you to provide the Fund with your tax
identification number and certifications as to your tax status, and you fail to
do this, or if you are otherwise subject to backup withholding we will withhold
and pay to the U.S. Treasury 31% of your distributions and sale proceeds.
Dividends of net investment income and short-term capital gains paid to a
nonresident foreign shareholder generally will be subject to a U.S. withholding
tax of 30%. This rate may be lower, depending on any tax treaty the U.S. may
have with the shareholder's country.
IF YOU PURCHASE JUST BEFORE RECORD DATE
If you buy shares of the Fund just before the record date for a distribution
(the date that determines who receives the distribution), we will pay that
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distribution to you. As explained above, the distribution may be subject to
income or capital gains taxes. You may think you've done well since you bought
shares one day and soon thereafter received a distribution. That is not so
because when dividends are paid out, the value of each share of the Fund
decreases by the amount of the dividend to reflect the payout although this may
not be apparent because the value of each share of the Fund will also be
affected by market changes, if any. The distribution you receive makes up for
the decrease in share value. However, the timing of your purchase means that
part of your investment came back to you as taxable income.
QUALIFIED AND TAX-DEFERRED RETIREMENT PLANS AND ACCOUNTS
Retirement plans and accounts allow you to defer paying taxes on investment
income and capital gains. Contributions to these plans may also be tax
deductible, although distributions from these plans generally are taxable. In
the case of Roth IRA accounts, contributions are not tax deductible, but
distributions from the plan may be tax-free. Please contact your financial
adviser for information on a variety of Prudential mutual funds that are
suitable for retirement plans offered by Prudential.
IF YOU SELL OR EXCHANGE YOUR SHARES
If you sell any shares of the Fund for a profit, you have REALIZED A CAPITAL
GAIN, which is subject to tax unless you hold shares in a qualified tax-
deferred plan or account. The amount of tax you pay depends on how long you
owned your shares. If you sell shares of the Fund for a loss, you may have a
capital loss, which you may use to offset certain capital gains you have.
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CAPITAL GAIN
(taxes owed)
RECEIPTS FROM SALE OR
CAPITAL LOSS
(offset against gain)
[ART APPEARS HERE]
If you sell shares and realize a loss, you will not be permitted to use the
loss to the extent you replace the shares (including pursuant to the
reinvestment of a dividend) within a 61-day period (beginning 30 days before
the sale of the shares). If you acquire shares of the Fund and sell your shares
within 90 days, you may not be allowed to include certain
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charges incurred in acquiring the shares for purposes of calculating gain or
loss realized upon the sale of the shares.
Exchanging your shares of the Fund for the shares of another Prudential
mutual fund is considered a sale for tax purposes. In other words, it's a
"taxable event". Therefore, if the shares you exchanged have increased in value
since you purchased them, you have capital gains, which are subject to the
taxes described above.
Any gain or loss you may have from selling or exchanging Fund shares will
not be reported on the Form 1099; however, proceeds from the sale or exchange
will be reported on Form 1099-B. Therefore, unless you hold your shares in a
qualified tax-deferred plan or account, you or your financial adviser should
keep track of the dates on which you buy and sell--or exchange--Fund shares, as
well as the amount of any gain or loss on each transaction. For tax advice,
please see your tax adviser.
AUTOMATIC CONVERSION OF CLASS B SHARES
We have obtained a legal opinion that the conversion of Class B shares into
Class A shares--which happens automatically approximately seven years after
purchase--is not a "taxable event" because it does not involve an actual sale
of your Class B shares. This opinion, however, is not binding on the Internal
Revenue Service (IRS). For more information about the automatic conversion of
Class B shares, see "Class B Shares Convert to Class A Shares After
Approximately Seven Years" in the next section.
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HOW TO BUY SHARES
STEP 1: OPEN AN ACCOUNT
If you don't have an account with us or a securities firm that is permitted to
buy or sell shares of the Fund for you, call Prudential Mutual Fund Services
LLC (PMFS) at (800) 225-1852 or contact:
PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL FUND SERVICES LLC
ATTN: INVESTMENT SERVICES
P.O. BOX 15020
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08906-5020
You may purchase shares by check or wire. We do not accept cash or money
orders. To purchase by wire, call the number above to obtain an application.
After PMFS receives your completed application, you will receive an account
number. For additional information about purchasing shares of the Fund, see the
back cover page of this prospectus. We have the right to reject any purchase
order (including an exchange into the Fund) or suspend or modify the Fund's
sale of its shares.
STEP 2: CHOOSE A SHARE CLASS
Individual investors can choose among Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z
shares of the Fund, although Class Z shares are available only to a limited
group of investors.
Multiple share classes let you choose a cost structure that better meets
your needs. With Class A shares, you pay the sales charge at the time of
purchase, but the operating expenses each year are lower than the expenses of
Class B and Class C shares. With Class B shares, you only pay a sales charge if
you sell your shares within six years (that is why it is called a Contingent
Deferred Sales Charge or CDSC), but the operating expenses each year are higher
than the Class A share expenses. With Class C shares, you pay a 1% front-end
sales charge and a 1% CDSC if you sell within 18 months of purchase, but the
operating expenses are also higher than the expenses for Class A shares.
When choosing a share class, you should consider the following:
. The amount of your investment
. The length of time you expect to hold the shares and the impact of the
varying distribution fees
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. The different sales charges that apply to each share class--Class A's
front-end sales charge vs. Class B's CDSC vs. Class C's low front-end
sales charge and low CDSC
. Whether you qualify for any reduction or waiver of sales charges
. The fact that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares
approximately seven years after purchase
. Whether you qualify to purchase Class Z shares.
See "How to Sell Your Shares" for a description of the impact of CDSCs.
Share Class Comparison. Use this chart to help you compare the Fund's different
share classes. The discussion following this chart will tell you whether you
are entitled to a reduction or waiver of any sales charges.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C CLASS Z
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Minimum purchase $1,000 $1,000 $2,500 None
amount/1/
Minimum amount for $100 $100 $100 None
subsequent purchases/1/
Maximum initial 5% of the public None 1% of the public None
sales charge offering price offering price
Contingent Deferred None If sold during: 1% on sales None
Sales Charge Year 1 5% made within
(CDSC)/2/ Year 2 4% 18 months of
Year 3 3% purchase/2/
Year 4 2%
Years 5/6 1%
Year 7 0%
Annual distribution (12b-1) .30 of 1%; 1% 1% None
and service fees (shown as (.25 of 1%
a percentage of average currently)
net assets)/3/
</TABLE>
1 The minimum investment requirements do not apply to certain retirement and
employee savings plans and custodial accounts for minors. The minimum initial
and subsequent investment for purchases made through the Automatic Investment
Plan is $50. For more information, see "Additional Shareholder Services--
Automatic Investment Plan."
2 For more information about the CDSC and how it is calculated, see "How to
Sell Your Shares-- Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (CDSC)." Class C shares
bought before November 2, 1998, have a 1% CDSC if sold within one year.
3 These distribution and service fees are paid from the Fund's assets on a
continuous basis. Over time, the fees will increase the cost of your
investment and may cost you more than paying other types of sales charges.
The service fee for Class A, Class B and Class C shares is .25 of 1%. The
distribution fee for Class A shares is limited to .30 of 1% (including the
.25 of 1% service fee). Class B and Class C shares pay a distribution fee (in
addition to the service fee) of .75 of 1%.
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REDUCING OR WAIVING CLASS A'S INITIAL SALES CHARGE
The following describes the different ways investors can reduce or avoid paying
Class A's initial sales charge.
Increase the Amount of Your Investment. You can reduce Class A's sales charge
by increasing the amount of your investment. This table shows you how the sales
charge decreases as the amount of your investment increases.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SALES CHARGE AS % SALES CHARGE AS % DEALER
AMOUNT OF PURCHASE OF OFFERING PRICE OF AMOUNT INVESTED REALLOWANCE
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Less than $25,000 5.00% 5.26% 4.75%
$25,000 to $49,999 4.50% 4.71% 4.25%
$50,000 to $99,999 4.00% 4.17% 3.75%
$100,000 to $249,999 3.25% 3.36% 3.00%
$250,000 to $499,999 2.50% 2.56% 2.40%
$500,000 to $999,999 2.00% 2.04% 1.90%
$1 million and above* None None None
</TABLE>
* If you invest $1 million or more, you can buy only Class A shares, unless you
qualify to buy Class Z shares.
To satisfy the purchase amounts above, you can:
. invest with an eligible group of investors who are related to you;
. buy the Class A shares of two or more Prudential mutual funds at the same
time;
. use your RIGHTS OF ACCUMULATION, which allow you to combine the value of
Prudential mutual fund shares you already own with the value of the
shares you are purchasing for purposes of determining the applicable
sales charge (note: you must notify the Transfer Agent if you qualify for
Rights of Accumulation); or
. sign a LETTER OF INTENT, stating in writing that you or an eligible group
of related investors will purchase a certain amount of shares in the Fund
and other Prudential mutual funds within 13 months.
Benefit Plans. Certain group retirement and savings plans may purchase Class A
shares without the initial sales charge, provided that they meet the required
minimum amount of assets, average account balance or number
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of eligible employees. For more information about these requirements, call
Prudential at (800) 353-2847.
Mutual Fund Programs. The initial sales charge will be waived for investors in
certain programs sponsored by broker-dealers, investment advisers and financial
planners who have agreements with Prudential Investments Advisory Group
relating to:
. Mutual fund "wrap" or asset allocation programs, where the sponsor places
Fund trades and charges its clients a management, consulting or other fee
for its services; and
. Mutual fund "supermarket" programs where the sponsor links its customers'
accounts to a master account in the sponsor's name and the sponsor
charges a fee for its services.
Broker-dealers, investment advisers or financial planners sponsoring these
mutual fund programs may offer their clients more than one class of shares in
the Fund in connection with different pricing options for their programs.
Investors should consider carefully any separate transaction and other fees
charged by these programs in connection with investing in each available share
class before selecting a share class.
Other Types of Investors. Other investors pay no sales charge, including
certain officers, employees or agents of Prudential and its affiliates, the
Prudential mutual funds, the subadvisers of the Prudential Mutual Funds and
clients of brokers that have entered into a selected dealer agreement with the
Distributor. To qualify for a reduction or waiver of the sales charge, you must
notify the Transfer Agent or your broker at the time of purchase. For more
information about reducing or eliminating Class A's sales charge, see the SAI,
"Purchase, Redemption and Pricing of Fund Shares--Reduction and Waiver of
Initial Sales Charge--Class A Shares."
WAIVING CLASS C'S INITIAL SALES CHARGE
Benefit Plans. Certain group retirement plans may purchase Class C shares
without the initial sales charge. For more information, call Prudential at
(800) 353-2847.
Investment of Redemption Proceeds from Other Investment Companies. The initial
sales charge will be waived for purchases of Class C shares if the
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purchase is made with money from the redemption of shares of any unaffiliated
investment company, as long as the shares were not held in an account at
Prudential Securities Incorporated (Prudential Securities) or one of its
affiliates. Such purchases must be made within 60 days of the redemption. To
qualify for this waiver, you must:
. purchase your shares through an account at Prudential Securities;
. purchase your shares through an ADVANTAGE Account or an Investor Account
with Pruco Securities Corporation; or
. purchase your shares through another broker.
This waiver is not available to investors who purchase shares directly from
the Transfer Agent. If you are entitled to the waiver, you must notify your
broker, who may require any supporting documents it considers to be
appropriate.
QUALIFYING FOR CLASS Z SHARES
Benefit Plans. Certain group retirement plans may purchase Class Z shares,
provided that they meet the required minimum for amount of assets, average
account balance or number of eligible employees. For more information about
these requirements, call Prudential at (800) 353-2847.
Mutual Fund Programs. Class Z shares can also be purchased by participants in
any fee-based program or trust program sponsored by Prudential or an affiliate
which includes mutual funds as investment options and the Fund as an available
option. Class Z shares can also be purchased by investors in certain programs
sponsored by broker-dealers, investment advisers and financial planners who
have agreements with Prudential Investments Advisory Group relating to:
. Mutual fund "wrap" or asset allocation programs, where the sponsor places
Fund trades, links its clients' accounts to a master account in the
sponsor's name and charges its clients a management, consulting or other
fee for its services
. Mutual fund "supermarket" programs, where the sponsor links its clients'
accounts to a master account in the sponsor's name and the sponsor
charges a fee for its services
Broker-dealers, investment advisers or financial planners sponsoring these
mutual fund programs may offer their clients more than one class of
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shares in the Fund in connection with different pricing options for their
programs. Investors should consider carefully any separate transaction and
other fees charged by these programs in connection with investing in each
available share class before selecting a share class.
Other Types of Investors. Class Z shares of the Fund can also be purchased by
any of the following:
. Certain participants in the MEDLEY Program (group variable annuity
contracts) sponsored by Prudential for whom Class Z shares of the
Prudential mutual funds are an available option
. The Prudential Securities Cash Balance Pension Plan, an employee- defined
benefit plan sponsored by Prudential Securities
. Current and former directors/trustees of the Prudential Mutual Funds
(including the Fund)
. Prudential with an investment of $10 million or more.
In connection with the sale of shares, the Manager, the Distributor or one
of their affiliates may pay brokers, financial advisers and other persons a
commission of up to 4% of the purchase price for Class B shares, up to 2% of
the purchase price for Class C shares, and a finder's fee for Class Z shares
from their own resources based on a percentage of the net asset value of shares
sold or otherwise.
CLASS B SHARES CONVERT TO CLASS A SHARES AFTER APPROXIMATELY SEVEN YEARS
If you buy Class B shares and hold them for approximately seven years, we will
automatically convert them into Class A shares without charge. At that time, we
will also convert any Class B shares that you purchased with reinvested
dividends and other distributions. Since the 12b-1 fees for Class A shares are
lower than for Class B shares, converting to Class A shares lowers your Fund
expenses.
When we do the conversion, you will get fewer Class A shares than the number
of converted Class B shares if the price of the Class A shares is higher than
the price of Class B shares. The total dollar value will be the same, so you
will not have lost any money by getting fewer Class A shares. We do the
conversions quarterly, not on the anniversary date of your purchase. For more
information, see the SAI, "Purchase, Redemption and Pricing of Fund Shares--
Conversion Feature--Class B Shares."
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STEP 3: UNDERSTANDING THE PRICE YOU'LL PAY
The price you pay for each share of the Fund is based on the share value. The
share value of a mutual fund--known as the NET ASSET VALUE or NAV--is
determined by a simple calculation: it's the total value of the Fund (assets
minus liabilities) divided by the total number of shares outstanding. For
example, if the value of the investments held by fund XYZ (minus its
liabilities) is $1,000 and there are 100 shares of fund XYZ owned by
shareholders, the price of one share of the fund--or the NAV--is $10 ($1,000
divided by 100). Portfolio securities are valued based upon market quotations
or, if not readily available, at fair value as determined in good faith under
procedures established by the Fund's Board. Most national newspapers report the
NAVs of most mutual funds, which allows investors to check the prices of mutual
funds daily.
We determine the NAV of our shares once each business day at 4:15 p.m. New
York time on days that the New York Stock Exchange is open for trading. We do
not determine the NAV on days when we have not received any orders to purchase,
sell or exchange Fund shares, or when changes in the value of the Fund's
portfolio do not materially affect the NAV.
WHAT PRICE WILL YOU PAY FOR SHARES OF THE FUND?
For Class A and Class C shares, you'll pay the public offering price, which is
the NAV next determined after we receive your order to purchase, plus an
initial sales charge (unless you're entitled to a waiver). For Class B and
Class Z shares, you will pay the NAV next determined after we receive your
order to purchase (remember, there are no up-front sales charges for these
share classes). Your broker may charge you a separate or additional fee for
purchases of shares.
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MUTUAL FUND SHARES
The NAV of mutual fund shares changes every day because the value of a fund's
portfolio changes constantly. For example, if fund XYZ holds ACME Corp. stock
in its portfolio and the price of ACME stock goes up while the value of the
fund's other holdings remains the same and expenses don't change, the NAV of
fund XYZ will increase.
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STEP 4: ADDITIONAL SHAREHOLDER SERVICES
As a Fund shareholder, you can take advantage of the following services and
privileges:
Automatic Reinvestment. As we explained in the "Fund Distributions and Tax
Issues" section, the Fund pays out--or distributes--its net investment income
and capital gains to all shareholders. For your convenience, we will
automatically reinvest your distributions in the Fund at NAV without any sales
charge. If you want your distributions paid in cash, you can indicate this
preference on your application, notify your broker or notify the Transfer Agent
in writing (at the address below) at least five business days before the date
we determine who receives dividends.
PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL FUND SERVICES LLC
ATTN: ACCOUNT MAINTENANCE
P.O. BOX 8159
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19101
Automatic Investment Plan. You can make regular purchases of Fund shares for as
little as $50 by having the funds automatically withdrawn from your bank or
brokerage account at specified intervals.
Retirement Plan Services. Prudential offers a wide variety of retirement plans
for individuals and institutions, including large and small businesses. For
information on IRAs, including Roth IRAs or SEP IRAs for a one-person business,
please contact your financial adviser. If you are interested in opening a
401(k) or other company-sponsored retirement plan (SIMPLES, SEP plans, Keoghs,
403(b) plans, pension and profit-sharing plans), your financial adviser will
help you determine which retirement plan best meets your needs. Complete
instructions about how to establish and maintain your plan and how to open
accounts for you and your employees will be included in the retirement plan kit
you receive in the mail.
The PruTector Program. Optional group term life insurance--which protects the
value of your Prudential mutual fund investment for your beneficiaries against
market declines--is available to investors who purchase their shares through
Prudential. This insurance is subject to various restrictions and charges and
is not available in all states.
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Systematic Withdrawal Plan. A systematic withdrawal plan is available that will
provide you with monthly, or quarterly, semi-annual or annual redemption
checks. Remember, sales of Class B and Class C shares may be subject to a CDSC.
Reports to Shareholders. Every year, we will send you an annual report (along
with an updated prospectus) and a semi-annual report, which contain important
financial information about the Fund. To reduce Fund expenses, we will send one
annual shareholder report, one semi-annual shareholder report and one annual
prospectus per household, unless you instruct us or your broker otherwise.
HOW TO SELL YOUR SHARES
You can sell your shares of the Fund for cash (in the form of a check, by wire
or by electronic deposit to your bank account) at any time, subject to certain
restrictions.
When you sell shares of the Fund--also known as redeeming your shares--the
price you will receive will be the NAV next determined after the Transfer
Agent, the Distributor or your broker receives your order to sell (less any
applicable CDSC). If your broker holds your shares, he must receive your order
to sell by 4:15 p.m., New York time, to process the sale on that day. Otherwise
contact:
PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL FUND SERVICES LLC
ATTN: REDEMPTION SERVICES
P.O. BOX 8149
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19101
Generally, we will pay you for the shares that you sell within seven days
after the Transfer Agent, the Distributor or your broker receives your sell
order. If you hold shares through a broker, we will credit payment to your
account. If you are selling shares you recently purchased with a check, we may
delay sending you the proceeds until your check clears, which can take up to 10
days from the purchase date. You can avoid this delay if you purchase shares by
wire, certified check or cashier's check. Your broker may charge you a separate
or additional fee for sales of shares.
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RESTRICTIONS ON SALES
There are certain times when you may not be able to sell shares of the Fund, or
we may delay paying you the proceeds from a sale. This may happen during
unusual market conditions or emergencies when the Fund can't determine the
value of its assets or sell its holdings. For more information, see the SAI,
"Purchase, Redemption and Pricing of Fund Shares--Sale of Shares."
If you are selling more than $100,000 of shares, you want the redemption
proceeds payable to or sent to someone or some place that is not in our
records, or you are a business or a trust and if you hold your shares directly
with the Transfer Agent, you will need to have the signature on your sell order
signature guaranteed by an "eligible guarantor institution." An "eligible
guarantor institution" includes any bank, broker, dealer or credit union. For
more information, see the SAI, "Purchase, Redemption and Pricing of Fund
Shares--Sale of Shares--Signature Guarantee."
CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE (CDSC)
If you sell Class B shares within six years of purchase or Class C shares
within 18 months of purchase (one year for Class C shares purchased before
November 2, 1998), you will have to pay a CDSC. To keep the CDSC as low as
possible, we will sell amounts representing shares in the following order:
. Amounts representing shares you purchased with reinvested dividends and
distributions
. Amounts representing shares that represent the increase in NAV above the
total amount of your payments for shares made during the past six years
for Class B shares (five years for Class B shares purchased before
January 22, 1990) and 18 months for Class C shares (one year for Class C
shares purchased before November 2, 1998)
. Amounts representing the cost of shares held beyond the CDSC period (six
years for Class B shares and 18 months for Class C shares).
Since shares that fall into any of the categories listed above are not
subject to the CDSC, selling them first helps you to avoid--or at least
minimize--the CDSC.
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Having sold the exempt shares first, if there are any remaining shares that
are subject to the CDSC, we will apply the CDSC to amounts representing the
cost of shares held for the longest period of time within the applicable CDSC
period.
As we noted before in the "Share Class Comparison" chart, the CDSC for Class
B shares is 5% in the first year, 4% in the second, 3% in the third, 2% in the
fourth and 1% in the fifth and sixth years. The rate decreases on the first day
of the month following the anniversary date of your purchase, not on the
anniversary date itself. The CDSC is 1% for Class C shares-- which is applied
to shares sold within 18 months of purchase (or one year for Class C shares
purchased before November 2, 1998). For both Class B and Class C shares, the
CDSC is calculated using the lesser of the original purchase price or the
redemption proceeds. For purposes of determining how long you've held your
shares, all purchases during the month are grouped together and considered to
have been made on the last day of the month.
The holding period for purposes of determining the applicable CDSC will be
calculated from the first day of the month after initial purchase, excluding
any time shares were held in a money market fund.
WAIVER OF THE CDSC--CLASS B SHARES
The CDSC will be waived if the Class B shares are sold:
. after a shareholder dies or is disabled (or, in the case of a trust
account, the death or disability of the grantor). This waiver applies to
individual shareholders, as well as shares held in joint tenancy,
provided the shares were purchased before the death or disability;
. to provide for certain distributions--made without IRS penalty--from a
tax-deferred retirement plan, IRA or Section 403(b) custodial account;
and
. on certain sales effected through a Systematic Withdrawal Plan.
For more information on the above and other waivers, see the SAI, "Purchase,
Redemption and Pricing of Fund Shares--Waiver of Contingent Deferred Sales
Charge--Class B Shares."
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WAIVER OF THE CDSC--CLASS C SHARES
Benefit Plans. The CDSC will be waived for redemptions by certain group
retirement plans for which Prudential or brokers not affiliated with Prudential
provide administrative or recordkeeping services. The CDSC will also be waived
for certain redemptions by benefit plans sponsored by Prudential and its
affiliates. For more information, call Prudential at (800) 353-2847.
REDEMPTION IN KIND
If the sales of Fund shares you make during any 90-day period reach the lesser
of $250,000 or 1% of the value of the Fund's net assets, we can then give you
securities from the Fund's portfolio instead of cash. If you want to sell the
securities for cash, you would have to pay the costs charged by a broker.
SMALL ACCOUNTS
If you make a sale that reduces your account value to less than $500, we may
sell the rest of your shares (without charging any CDSC) and close your
account. We would do this to minimize the Fund's expenses paid by other
shareholders. We will give you 60 days' notice, during which time you can
purchase additional shares to avoid this action. This involuntary sale does not
apply to shareholders who own their shares as part of a 401(k) plan, an IRA, or
some other qualified or tax-deferred plan or account.
90-DAY REPURCHASE PRIVILEGE
After you redeem your shares, you have a 90-day period during which you may
reinvest any of the redemption proceeds in shares of the same Fund and account
without paying an initial sales charge. Also, if you paid a CDSC when you
redeemed your shares, we will credit your account with the appropriate number
of shares to reflect the amount of the CDSC you paid. In order to take
advantage of this one-time privilege, you must notify the Transfer Agent or
your broker at the time of the repurchase. See the SAI, "Purchase, Redemption
and Pricing of Fund Shares--Sale of Shares."
RETIREMENT PLANS
To sell shares and receive a distribution from your retirement account, call
your broker or the Transfer Agent for a distribution request form. There are
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special distribution and income tax withholding requirements for distributions
from retirement plans and you must submit a withholding form with your request
to avoid delay. If your retirement plan account is held for you by your
employer or plan trustee, you must arrange for the distribution request to be
signed and sent by the plan administrator or trustee. For additional
information, see the SAI.
HOW TO EXCHANGE YOUR SHARES
You can exchange your shares of the Fund for shares of the same class in
certain other Prudential mutual funds--including certain money market funds--if
you satisfy the minimum investment requirements. For example, you can exchange
Class A shares of the Fund for Class A shares of another Prudential mutual
fund, but you can't exchange Class A shares for Class B, Class C or Class Z
shares. Class B and Class C shares may not be exchanged into money market funds
other than Prudential Special Money Market Fund, Inc. After an exchange, at
redemption, the CDSC will be calculated from the first day of the month after
your initial purchase, excluding any time shares which were held in a money
market fund. We may change the terms of the exchange privilege after giving you
60 days' notice.
If you hold shares through a broker, you must exchange shares through your
broker. Otherwise contact:
PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL FUND SERVICES LLC
ATTN: EXCHANGE PROCESSING
P.O. BOX 8157
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19101
There is no sales charge for exchanges. However, if you exchange--and then
sell--Class B shares within approximately six years of your original purchase
or Class C shares within 18 months of your original purchase, you must still
pay the applicable CDSC. If you have exchanged Class B or Class C shares into a
money market fund, the time you hold the shares in the money market account
will not be counted for purposes of calculating the required holding periods
for CDSC liability.
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Remember, as we explained in the section entitled "Fund Distributions and
Tax Issues--If You Sell or Exchange Your Shares," exchanging shares is
considered a sale for tax purposes. Therefore, if the shares you exchange are
worth more than you paid for them, you may have to pay capital gains tax. For
additional information about exchanging shares, see the SAI, "Shareholder
Investment Account--Exchange Privilege."
If you own Class B or Class C shares and qualify to purchase Class A shares
without paying an initial sales charge, we will automatically exchange your
Class B or Class C shares which are not subject to a CDSC for Class A shares.
We make such exchanges on a quarterly basis if you qualify for this exchange
privilege. We have obtained a legal opinion that this exchange is not a
"taxable event" for federal income tax purposes. This opinion is not binding on
the IRS.
FREQUENT TRADING
Frequent trading of Fund shares in response to short-term fluctuations in the
market--also known as "market timing"--may make it very difficult to manage the
Fund's investments. When market timing occurs, the Fund may have to sell
portfolio securities to have the cash necessary to redeem the market timer's
shares. This can happen at a time when it is not advantageous to sell any
securities, so the Fund's performance may be hurt. When large dollar amounts
are involved, market timing can also make it difficult to use long-term
investment strategies because we cannot predict how much cash the Fund will
have to invest. When, in our opinion, such activity would have a disruptive
effect on portfolio management, the Fund reserves the right to refuse purchase
orders and exchanges into the Fund by any person, group or commonly controlled
account. The Fund may notify a market timer of rejection of an exchange or
purchase order after the day on which the order is placed. If the Fund allows a
market timer to trade Fund shares, it may require the market timer to enter
into a written agreement to follow certain procedures and limitations.
TELEPHONE REDEMPTIONS AND EXCHANGES
You may redeem your shares in any amount by calling the Fund at (800) 225-1852.
In order to redeem your shares by telephone, you must call the Fund before 4:15
p.m. New York time to receive a redemption amount based on that day's NAV.
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The Fund's Transfer Agent will record your telephone instructions and
request specific account information before redeeming shares. The Fund will not
be liable if it follows instructions that it reasonably believes are made by
the shareholder. If the Fund does not follow reasonable procedures, it may be
liable for losses due to unauthorized or fraudulent telephone instructions.
In the event of drastic economic or market changes, you may have difficulty
in redeeming your shares by telephone. If this occurs, you should consider
redeeming your shares by mail or through your broker.
The telephone redemption procedure may be modified or terminated at any
time. If this occurs, you will receive a written notice from the Fund.
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The financial highlights will help you evaluate the Fund's financial
performance for the past 5 years. The TOTAL RETURN in each chart represents the
rate that a shareholder earned on an investment in that share class of the
Fund, assuming reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions. The
information is for each share class for the periods indicated.
Review each chart with the financial statements and report of independent
accountants which appear in the annual report and the SAI and are available
upon request. Additional performance information for each share class is
contained in the annual report, which you can receive at no charge.
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CLASS A SHARES
The financial highlights for the four years ended April 30, 2000 were audited
by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, and the financial highlights for the one year
ended April 30, 1996 were audited by other independent auditors. Their reports
were unqualified.
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<CAPTION>
CLASS A SHARES (FISCAL YEARS ENDED 4-30)
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PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE 2000/2/ 1999/2/ 1998/2/ 1997 1996/2/
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF YEAR 18.80 $19.91 $15.46 $13.69 $11.77
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss) (.04) .03 .01 .09 .06
Net realized and unrealized gain on
investments and foreign currency
transactions 3.83 .28 6.38 2.24 1.86
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 3.79 .31 6.39 2.33 1.92
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LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:
Dividends in excess of net
investment income -- (.24) (.14) -- --
Distributions from net realized
gains on investments and foreign
currency transactions (.96) (1.18) (1.80) (.56) --
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS (.96) (1.42) (1.94) (.56) --
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF YEAR $21.63 $18.80 $19.91 $15.46 $13.69
TOTAL RETURN/1/ 20.27% 2.03% 44.93% 17.20% 16.31%
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RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR (000) $104,031 $78,074 $55,507 $38,807 $47,789
Average net assets (000) $85,317 $67,286 $42,885 $37,834 $47,183
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:
Expenses, including distribution
fees 1.37% 1.43% 1.39% 1.36% 1.53%
Expenses, excluding distribution
fees 1.12% 1.18% 1.14% 1.11% 1.28%
Net investment income (.18)% .15% .08% .57% .44%
Portfolio turnover 79% 62% 50% 31% 65%
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1 Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is
calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale on the
last day of each year reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and
distributions.
2 Based on weighted average shares outstanding, by class.
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CLASS B SHARES
The financial highlights for the four years ended April 30, 2000 were audited
by Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP, and the financial highlights for the one year
ended April 30, 1996 were audited by other independent auditors. Their reports
were unqualified.
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PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE 2000/2/ 1999/2/ 1998 1997 1996/2/
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF
YEAR $18.26 $19.35 $15.12 $13.49 $11.69
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS:
Net investment loss (.18) (.11) (.11) (.04) (.04)
Net realized and unrealized
gain on investments and foreign
currency transactions 3.70 .30 6.15 2.23 1.84
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS 3.52 .19 6.04 2.19 1.80
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LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:
Distributions in excess of net
investment income -- (.10) (.01) -- --
Distributions from net realized
gains on investments and
foreign currency transactions (.96) (1.18) (1.80) (.56) --
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS (.96) (1.28) (1.81) (.56) --
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF YEAR $20.82 $18.26 $19.35 $15.12 $13.49
TOTAL RETURN/1/ 19.38% 1.39% 43.35% 16.41% 15.40%
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RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR (000) $198,260 $196,247 $175,857 $139,277 $125,868
Average net assets (000) $193,811 $191,220 $147,492 $133,135 $122,255
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:
Expenses, including
distribution fees 2.12% 2.18% 2.14% 2.11% 2.28%
Expenses, excluding
distribution fees 1.12% 1.18% 1.14% 1.11% 1.28%
Net investment loss (.92)% (.57)% (.69)% (.27)% (.33)%
Portfolio turnover 79% 62% 50% 31% 65%
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1 Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is
calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale on the
last day of each year reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and
distributions.
2 Based on weighted average shares outstanding, by class.
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CLASS C SHARES
The financial highlights for the four years ended April 30, 2000 were audited
by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, and the financial highlights for the one year
ended April 30, 1996 were audited by other independent auditors. Their reports
were unqualified.
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PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE 2000/2/ 1999/2/ 1998/2/ 1997 1996/2/
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF YEAR $18.25 $19.38 $15.12 $13.49 $11.69
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:
Net investment loss (.18) (.11) (.11) (.04) (.04)
Net realized and unrealized gain on
investments and foreign currency
transactions 3.72 .26 6.18 2.23 1.84
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 3.54 .15 6.07 2.19 1.80
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LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:
Distributions in excess of net
investment income -- (.10) (.01) -- --
Distributions from net realized gains
on investments and foreign currency
transactions (.96) (1.18) (1.80) (.56) --
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS (.96) (1.28) (1.81) (.56) --
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF YEAR $20.83 $18.25 $19.38 $15.12 $13.49
TOTAL RETURN/1/ 19.45% 1.18% 43.55% 16.41% 15.40%
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RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR (000) $17.501 $15,073 $11,122 $8,010 $7,741
Average net assets (000) $15,974 $13,465 $8,526 $8,002 $7,768
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:
Expenses, including distribution fees 2.12% 2.18% 2.14% 2.11% 2.28%
Expenses, excluding distribution fees 1.12% 1.18% 1.14% 1.11% 1.28%
Net investment loss (.93)% (.61)% (.66)% (.25)% (.30)%
Portfolio turnover 79% 62% 50% 31% 65%
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1 Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is
calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale on the
last day of each year reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and
distributions.
2 Based on weighted average shares outstanding, by class.
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CLASS Z SHARES
The financial highlights for the four years ended April 30, 2000 were audited
by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, and the financial highlights for the period from
April 15, 1996 through April 30, 1996, were audited by other independent
auditors. Their reports were unqualified.
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CLASS Z SHARES (FISCAL YEARS ENDED 4-30)
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PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE 2000 1999/4/ 1998/4/ 1997 1996/2/,/4/
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF
YEAR $18.83 $19.93 $15.51 13.68 $13.40
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS:
Net investment income .01 .05 .04 .02 .28
Net realized and unrealized gain
on investments and foreign
currency transactions 3.86 .31 6.37 2.37 --
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS 3.87 .36 6.41 2.39 .28
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LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:
Distributions in excess of net
investment income -- (.28) (.19) -- --
Distributions from net realized
gains on investments and foreign
currency transactions (.96) (1.18) (1.80) (.56) --
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS (.96) (1.46) (1.99) (.56) --
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF YEAR $21.74 $18.83 $19.93 $15.51 $13.68
TOTAL RETURN/1/ 20.67% 2.35% 44.95% 17.66% 2.09%
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RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR (000) $15,516 $10,972 $3,090 $11,949 $204/5/
Average net assets (000) $12,455 $8,572 $12,148 $7,958 $203/5/
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:
Expenses, including distribution
fees 1.12% 1.18% 1.14% 1.11% 1.28%/3/
Expenses, excluding distribution
fees 1.12% 1.18% 1.14% 1.11% 1.28%/3/
Net investment income .08% .25% .26% .22% .54%/3/
Portfolio turnover 79% 62% 50% 31% 65%
</TABLE>
1 Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and
a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of
dividends and distributions. Total returns for periods of less than a full
year are not annualized.
2 Information shown for the period April 15, 1996, when Class Z Shares were
first offered, through April 30, 1996.
3 Annualized.
4 Based on weighted average shares outstanding, by class.
5 Figures are actual and not rounded to the nearest thousand.
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The Prudential Mutual Fund Family
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Prudential offers a broad range of mutual funds designed to meet your
individual needs. For information about these funds, contact your financial
adviser or call us at (800) 225-1852. Read the applicable prospectus carefully
before you invest or send money.
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Institutional Money Market Series
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please read this prospectus before you invest in the Fund and keep it for future
reference. For information or shareholder questions contac
Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC
P.O. Box 15005
New Brunswick, NJ 08906
(800) 225-1852
(732) 482-7555 (Calling from outside the U.S.)
Outside Brokers should contact
Prudential Investment Management Services LLC
P.O. Box 15035
New Brunswick, NJ 08906
(800) 778-8769
Visit Prudential's website at:
http://www.prudential.com
Additional information about the Fund can be obtained without charge and can be
found in the following documents
Statement of Additional Information (SAI)
(incorporated by reference into this prospectus)
Annual Report
(contains a discussion of the market conditions and investment strategies that
significantly affected the Fund's performance)
Semi-Annual Report
You can also obtain copies of Fund documents from the Securities and Exchange
Commission as follows
BY MAIL
Securities and Exchange Commission
Public Reference Section
Washington, DC 20549-0102
BY ELECTRONIC REQUEST
[email protected]
(The SEC charges a fee to copy documents.)
IN PERSON
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC
(For hours of operation, call
1-202-942-8090)
VIA THE INTERNET
on the EDGAR Database at http://www.sec.gov
CUSIP Numbers NASDAQ Symbols
Class A--7443IN 10-3 PRAEX
Class B--7443IN 20-2 PRBEX
Class C--7443IN 30+1 --
Class Z--7443IN 40-0 --
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PRUDENTIAL EUROPE GROWTH FUND, INC.
Statement of Additional Information
dated June 30, 2000
Prudential Europe Growth Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") is an open-end, diversified
management investment company. The Fund's investment objective is long-term
growth of capital. The Fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing
primarily in equity-related securities (common stock, preferred stock, rights,
warrants and debt securities or preferred stocks which are convertible or
exchangeable for common stock or preferred stock and master limited
partnerships, among others) of companies doing business in or domiciled in
Europe. Under normal circumstances, the Fund intends to invest at least 65% of
its total assets in such securities. The Fund may also invest in equity-
related securities of other companies and in non-convertible debt securities,
engage in various derivatives transactions, including options on equity
securities, financial indices and foreign currencies, futures contracts on
foreign currencies and foreign currency exchange contracts and may purchase
and sell futures contracts on foreign currencies and groups of currencies and
financial or stock indices to hedge its portfolio and to attempt to enhance
return. There can be no assurance that the Fund's investment objective will be
achieved. See "Description of the Fund, its Investments and Risks."
The Prudential Investment Corporation (PIC), the subadviser to the Fund,
through a Sub-Investment Management Agreement with PRICOA Asset Management
Ltd., maintains a group of professionals with knowledge of and experience in
European markets. Representatives of this group pay on-site visits to many
companies considered for the Fund, focus on key themes that could provide
growth potential in Europe and evaluate investment opportunities for the Fund
in the privatization of industries in Europe.
The Fund's address is Gateway Center Three, 100 Mulberry Street, Newark, New
Jersey 07102-4077, and its telephone number is (800) 225-1852.
The Statement of Additional Information is not a prospectus and should be
read in conjunction with the Fund's Prospectus dated June 30, 2000, a copy of
which may be obtained from the Fund upon request.
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Fund History.............................................................. B-2
Description of the Fund, its Investments and Risks........................ B-2
Investment Restrictions................................................... B-15
Management of the Fund.................................................... B-16
Control Persons and Principal Holders of Securities....................... B-19
Investment Advisory and Other Services.................................... B-20
Brokerage Allocation and Other Practices.................................. B-24
Capital Stock and Organization............................................ B-26
Purchase, Redemption and Pricing of Fund Shares........................... B-27
Shareholder Investment Account............................................ B-37
Net Asset Value........................................................... B-42
Taxes, Dividends and Distributions........................................ B-43
Performance Information................................................... B-45
Financial Statements...................................................... B-48
Report of Independent Accountants......................................... B-73
Appendix I--Description of Security Ratings............................... I-1
Appendix II--General Investment Information............................... II-1
Appendix III--Historical Performance Data................................. III-1
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FUND HISTORY
The Fund was organized under the laws of Maryland on March 16, 1994 as a
corporation.
DESCRIPTION OF THE FUND, ITS INVESTMENTS AND RISKS
(A) CLASSIFICATION
The Fund is an open-end, diversified management investment company.
(B) INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RISKS
The Fund's investment objective is long-term growth of capital. It seeks to
achieve this objective by investing primarily in equity-related securities
(common stock, preferred stock, rights, warrants and debt securities or
preferred stock which are convertible or exchangeable for common stock or
preferred stock and master limited partnerships, among others) of companies
doing business in or domiciled in Europe. Companies domiciled in Europe
include (i) companies organized under the laws of a European country, (ii)
companies for which the principal securities trading market is in Europe,
(iii) companies which derive at least 50% of their revenues or profits from
goods produced or sold, investments made or services performed in Europe or
(iv) companies which have at least 50% of their assets situated in Europe. See
"How the Fund Invests--Investment Objective and Policies" in the Prospectus.
EQUITY-RELATED SECURITIES
The Fund may invest in equity-related securities. Equity-related securities
include common stock, preferred stock, rights, warrants and also debt
securities or preferred stock which are convertible into or exchangeable for
common stock or preferred stock and interests in master limited partnerships,
among others.
With respect to equity-related securities, the Fund may purchase America
Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"). ADRs are U.S. dollar-denominated certificates
issued by a United States bank or trust company and represent the right to
receive securities of a foreign issuer deposited in a domestic bank or foreign
branch of a United States bank and traded on a United States exchange or in an
over-the-counter market. Generally, ADRs are in registered form. There are no
fees imposed on the purchase or sale of ADRs when purchased from the issuing
bank or trust company in the initial underwriting, although the issuing bank
or trust company may impose charges for the collection of dividends and the
conversion of ADRs into the underlying securities. Investment in ADRs has
certain advantages over direct investment in the underlying foreign securities
since: (i) ADRs are U.S. dollar-denominated investments that are registered
domestically, easily transferable, and for which market quotations are readily
available; and (ii) issuers whose securities are represented by ADRs are
usually subject to auditing, accounting, and financial reporting standards
comparable to those of domestic issuers.
The Fund may purchase sponsored or unsponsored ADRs. In a sponsored program,
the foreign issuer arranges for the bank or trust company to hold the
underlying foreign securities and issue the dollar-denominated certificates.
An unsponsored program is not initiated or "sponsored" by the foreign issuer.
As such, there may be less information available about a foreign issuer for
which an unsponsored program was initiated than a foreign issuer that
participates in a sponsored program.
RISK FACTORS AND SPECIAL CONSIDERATION OF INVESTING IN EURO-DENOMINATED
SECURITIES
Effective January 1, 1999, 11 of the 15 member states of the European Union
introduced the "euro" as a common currency. During a three year transitional
period, the euro will coexist as legal tender with each member state's
national currency. Beginning July 1, 2002, the euro is expected to become the
sole legal tender of the member states. During the transition period, the Fund
will treat the euro as a separate currency from the national currency of any
member state.
The adoption by the member state's of the euro will eliminate the
substantial currency risk among member states and will likely affect the
investment process and considerations of the Fund's investment adviser. To the
extent the Fund holds non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities, including those
denominated in the euro, the Fund will still be subject to currency risk due
to fluctuations in those currencies as compared to the U.S. dollar.
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The medium to long-term impact of the introduction of the euro in member
states cannot be determined with certainty at this time. In addition to the
effects described above, it is likely that more general long-term
ramifications can be expected, such as changes in the economic environment and
changes in behavior of investors, all of which will impact the Fund's
investments.
CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES
A convertible security is a bond or preferred stock which may be converted
at a stated price within a specified period of time into a certain quantity of
the common stock of the same or a different issuer. Convertible securities are
senior to common stock in a corporation's capital structure, but are usually
subordinated to similar nonconvertible securities. While providing a fixed
income stream (generally higher in yield than the income derivable from a
common stock but lower than that afforded by a similar nonconvertible
security), a convertible security also affords an investor the opportunity,
through its conversion feature, to participate in the capital appreciation
dependent upon a market price advance in the convertible security's underlying
common stock. The Fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign
convertible securities having a minimum rating of at least "B" by a nationally
recognized statistical rating organization.
In general, the market value of a convertible security is at least the
higher of its "investment value" (i.e., its value as a fixed-income security)
or its "conversion value" (i.e., its value upon conversion into its underlying
common stock). As a fixed-income security, a convertible security tends to
increase its market value when interest rates decline and tends to decrease in
value when interest rates rise. However, the price of a convertible security
is also influenced by the market value of the security's underlying stock. The
price of a convertible security tends to increase as the market value of the
underlying stock rises, whereas it tends to decrease as the market value of
the underlying stock declines. While no securities investment is without some
risk, investments in convertible securities generally entail less risk than
investments in the common stock of the same issuer.
WARRANTS
The Fund may invest up to 5% of its net assets in warrants. A warrant gives
the holder thereof the right to subscribe by a specified date to a stated
number of shares of stock of the issuer at a fixed price. Warrants tend to be
more volatile than the underlying stock, and if at a warrant's expiration date
the stock is trading at a price below the price set in the warrant, the
warrant will expire worthless. Conversely, if at the expiration date the
underlying stock is trading at a price higher than the price set in the
warrant, the Fund can acquire the stock at a price below its market value.
WHEN-ISSUED AND DELAYED DELIVERY SECURITIES
From time to time, in the ordinary course of business, the Fund may purchase
or sell securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, that is,
delivery and payment can take place a month or more after the date of the
transaction. The Fund will make commitments to purchase when-issued securities
only with the intention of actually acquiring the securities. The Fund's
Custodian will maintain, in a separate account of the Fund, cash, U.S.
Government securities or other liquid unencumbered assets, marked to market
daily, having a value equal to or greater than such commitments. The
securities so purchased are subject to market fluctuation and no interest
accrues to the purchaser during the period between purchase and settlement. At
the time of delivery of the securities the value may be more or less than the
purchase price and an increase in the percentage of the Fund's assets
committed to the purchase of securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery
basis may increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value. If the Fund
chooses to dispose of the when-issued security prior to its receipt of and
payment for, the security, it could, as with the disposition of any portfolio
security, incur a gain or loss due to market fluctuations.
SHORT SALES AGAINST-THE-BOX
The Fund may make short sales of securities or maintain a short position,
provided that (i) at all times when a short position is open the Fund owns an
equal amount of such securities or securities convertible into or
exchangeable, without payment of any further consideration for an equal amount
of the securities of the same issuer as the securities sold short (a short
sale against-the-box) and (ii) that not more than 25% of the Fund's net assets
(determined at the time of the short sale) may be subject to such sales. Short
sales will be made primarily for the purpose of hedging for a limited period
of time certain long positions maintained by the Fund. In certain limited
circumstances, a short sale against-the-box may be entered into without
triggering the recognition of gains of an appreciated financial position in
the security being sold short, but the short position must be closed within 30
days of the close of the tax year of the Fund to avoid recognition of gain for
federal income tax purposes.
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U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES. For temporary defensive purposes only, as
described in the prospectus, the Fund is permitted to invest in U.S. Treasury
securities, including bills, notes, bonds and other debt securities issued by
the U.S. Treasury. These instruments are direct obligations of the U.S.
Government and, as such, are backed by the "full faith and credit" of the
United States. They differ primarily in their interest rates, the lengths of
their maturities and the dates of their issuances.
SECURITIES ISSUED OR GUARANTEED BY U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND
INSTRUMENTALITIES. The Fund may invest in securities issued by agencies of the
U.S. Government or instrumentalities of the U.S. Government. These
obligations, including those which are guaranteed by Federal agencies or
instrumentalities, may or may not be backed by the full faith and credit of
the United States. Obligations of the Government National Mortgage Association
(GNMA), the Farmers Home Administration and the Small Business Administration
are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. In the case of
securities not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, the
Fund must look principally to the agency issuing or guaranteeing the
obligation for ultimate repayment and may not be able to assert a claim
against the United States if the agency or instrumentality does not meet its
commitments. Securities in which the Fund may invest which are not backed by
the full faith and credit of the United States include obligations such as
those issued by the Federal Home Loan Bank, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage
Corporation (FHLMC), the Federal National Mortgage Association, the Student
Loan Marketing Association, Resolution Funding Corporation and the Tennessee
Valley Authority, each of which has the right to borrow from the U.S. Treasury
to meet its obligations, and obligations of the Farm Credit System, the
obligations of which may be satisfied only by the individual credit of the
issuing agency. FHLMC investments may include collateralized mortgage
obligations.
Obligations issued or guaranteed as to principal and interest by the United
States Government may be acquired by the Fund in the form of custodial
receipts that evidence ownership of future interest payments, principal
payments or both on certain United States Treasury notes or bonds. Such notes
and bonds are held in custody by a bank on behalf of the owners. These
custodial receipts are commonly referred to as Treasury strips.
MORTGAGE-RELATED SECURITIES ISSUED BY U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND
INSTRUMENTALITIES. The Fund may invest in mortgage-backed securities,
including those which represent undivided ownership interests in pools of
mortgages. The U.S. Government or the issuing agency or instrumentality
guarantees the payment of interest on and principal of these securities.
However, the guarantees do not extend to the yield or value of the securities
nor do the guarantees extend to the yield or value of the Fund's shares. These
securities are in most cases "pass-through" instruments, through which the
holders receive a share of all interest and principal payments from the
mortgages underlying the securities, net of certain fees. Because the
prepayment characteristics of the underlying mortgages vary, it is not
possible to predict accurately the average life of a particular issue of pass-
through certificates. Mortgage-backed securities are often subject to more
rapid repayment than their maturity date would indicate as a result of the
pass-through of prepayments of principal on the underlying mortgage
obligations. During periods of declining interest rates, prepayment of
mortgages underlying mortgage-backed securities can be expected to accelerate.
The Fund's ability to invest in high-yielding mortgage-backed securities will
be adversely affected to the extent that prepayments of mortgages must be
reinvested in securities which have lower yields than the prepaid mortgages.
Moreover, prepayments of mortgages which underlie securities purchased at a
premium could result in capital losses. During periods of rising interest
rates, the rate of prepayment of mortgages underlying mortgage-backed
securities can be expected to decline, extending the projected average
maturity of the mortgage-backed securities. This maturity extension risk may
effectively change a security which was considered short- or intermediate-term
at the time of purchase into a long-term security. Long-term securities
generally fluctuate more widely in response to changes in interest rates than
short- or intermediate-term securities.
The Fund may invest in both Adjustable Rate Mortgage Securities (ARMs),
which are pass-through mortgage securities collateralized by adjustable rate
mortgages, and Fixed-Rate Mortgage Securities (FRMs), which are collateralized
by fixed-rate mortgages.
The values of U.S. Government securities (like those of other fixed-income
securities generally) will change as interest rates fluctuate. During periods
of falling U.S. interest rates, the values of U.S. Government securities
generally rise and, conversely, during periods of rising interest rates, the
values of such securities generally decline. The magnitude of these
fluctuations will generally be greater for securities with longer-term
maturities.
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SECURITIES OF FOREIGN ISSUERS
The value of the Fund's foreign investments may be significantly affected by
changes in currency exchange rates. The dollar value of a foreign security
generally decreases when the value of the dollar rises against the foreign
currency in which the security is denominated and tends to increase when the
value of the dollar falls against such currency. In addition, the value of the
Fund's assets may be affected by losses and other expenses incurred in
converting between various currencies in order to purchase and sell foreign
securities and by currency restrictions and exchange control regulation.
The economies of many of the countries in which the Fund may invest are not
as developed as the economy of the U.S. and may be subject to significantly
different forces. Political or social instability, expropriation or
confiscatory taxation, and limitations on the removal of funds or other
assets, could also adversely affect the value of investments.
Foreign companies are generally not subject to the regulatory controls
imposed on U.S. issuers and, in general, there is less publicly available
information about foreign securities than is available about domestic
securities. Many foreign companies are not subject to uniform accounting,
auditing and financial reporting standards, practices and requirements
comparable to those applicable to domestic companies. Income from foreign
securities owned by the Fund may be reduced by a withholding tax at the source
which would reduce dividend income payable to shareholders.
Brokerage commission rates in foreign countries, which are generally fixed
rather than subject to negotiation as in the U.S. are likely to be higher. The
securities markets in many of the countries in which the Fund may invest will
have substantially less trading volume than the principal U.S. markets. As a
result, the securities of some companies in these countries may be less liquid
and more volatile than comparable U.S. securities. There is generally less
government regulation and supervision of foreign stock exchanges, brokers and
issuers, which may make it difficult to enforce contractual obligations.
FOREIGN DEBT SECURITIES
The Fund is permitted to invest in foreign corporate and government debt
securities. "Foreign government debt securities" include debt securities
issued or guaranteed, as to payment of principal and interest, by governments,
quasi-governmental entities, governmental agencies, supranational entities and
other governmental entities (collectively, Government Entities) of foreign
countries denominated in the currency of another such country.
A "supranational entity" is an entity constituted by the national
governments of several countries to promote economic development. Examples of
such supranational entities include, among others, the World Bank
(International Bank for Reconstruction and Development), the European
Investment Bank and the Asian Development Bank. For purposes of the Fund's
concentration policy, supranational entities are collectively considered to be
a single industry. Debt securities of "quasi-governmental entities" are issued
by entities owned by a national, state, or equivalent government or are
obligations of a political unit that are not backed by the national
government's "full faith and credit" and general taxing powers. Examples of
quasi-government issuers include, among others, the Province of Ontario and
the City of Stockholm. Foreign government debt securities shall also include
debt securities of Government Entities denominated in European Currency Units.
A European Currency Unit represents specified amounts of the currencies of
certain of the member states of the European Community. Foreign government
securities shall also include mortgage-backed securities issued by foreign
Government Entities including quasi-governmental entities.
EMERGING MARKETS SECURITIES
The risks of investing in foreign securities are heightened for emerging
markets securities. Moreover, emerging markets securities present additional
risks which should be considered carefully by an investor in the Series.
Investing in emerging markets securities involves exposure to economies that
are less diverse and mature, and political and legal systems which are less
stable, than those of developed markets. In addition, investment decisions by
international investors, such as the Series, particularly concurrent buying or
selling programs, have a greater effect on securities prices and currency
values than in more developed markets. As a result, emerging markets
securities have historically been, and may continue to be, subject to greater
volatility and share price declines than securities issued by U.S.
corporations or companies in other markets that are considered developed.
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Many emerging markets have also experienced substantial, and in some periods
extremely high, rates of inflation for many years. Inflation and rapid
fluctuations in inflation rates have had and may continue to have negative
impact on securities prices.
BORROWING
The Fund may borrow up to 33 1/3% of the value of its total assets
(calculated when the loan is made) from banks for temporary, extraordinary or
emergency purposes or for the clearance of transactions. Asset coverage of
300% must be maintained at all times. The Fund may pledge up to 33 1/3% of its
total assets to secure these borrowings. If the Fund borrows to invest in
securities, any investment gains made on the securities in excess of interest
paid on the borrowing will cause the net asset value of the shares to rise
faster than would otherwise be the case. On the other hand, if the investment
performance of the additional securities purchased fails to cover their cost
(including any interest paid on the money borrowed) to the Fund, the net asset
value of the Fund's shares will decrease faster than would otherwise be the
case. This is the speculative factor known as "leverage." The Fund does not
intend to borrow more than 5% of its total assets for investment purposes.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements, whereby the seller of a
security agrees to repurchase that security from the Fund at a mutually
agreed-upon time and place. The repurchase date is usually within a day or two
of the original purchase, although it may extend over a number of months. The
resale price is in excess of the purchase price, reflecting an agreed-upon
rate of return effective for the period of time the Fund's money is invested
in the repurchase agreement. The Fund's repurchase agreements will be
collateralized by U.S. Government obligations. The Fund will enter into
repurchase transactions only with parties meeting creditworthiness standards
approved by the Fund's Board of Directors. The Fund's investment adviser will
monitor the creditworthiness of such parties, under the general supervision of
the Board of Directors. In the event of a default or bankruptcy by a seller,
the Fund will promptly seek to liquidate the collateral. To the extent that
the proceeds from any sale of such collateral upon a default in the obligation
to repurchase are less than the repurchase price, the Fund will suffer a loss.
The Fund may participate in a joint repurchase agreement account with other
investment companies managed by Prudential Investments Fund Management LLC
(PIFM) pursuant to an order of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
On a daily basis, any uninvested cash balances of the Fund may be aggregated
with those of such investment companies and invested in one or more repurchase
agreements. Each fund receives the income earned or accrued in the joint
account based on the percentage of its investment.
LENDING OF SECURITIES
Consistent with applicable regulatory requirements, the Fund may lend its
portfolio securities to brokers, dealers and financial institutions, provided
that outstanding loans of the Fund do not exceed in the aggregate 30% of the
value of the Fund's total assets and provided that such loans are callable at
any time by the Fund and are at all times secured by cash or equivalent
collateral that is equal to at least the market value, determined daily, of
the loaned securities. The advantage of such loans is that the Fund continues
to receive payments in lieu of the interest and dividends of the loaned
securities, while at the same time earning interest either directly from the
borrower or on the collateral which will be invested in short-term
obligations.
A loan may be terminated by the borrower on one business day's notice or by
the Fund at any time. If the borrower fails to maintain the requisite amount
of collateral, the loan automatically terminates, and the Fund could use the
collateral to replace the securities while holding the borrower liable for any
excess of replacement cost over collateral. As with any extensions of credit,
there are risks of delay in recovery and in some cases loss of rights in the
collateral should the borrower of the securities fail financially. However,
these loans of portfolio securities will only be made to firms determined to
be creditworthy pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Directors of
the Fund. On termination of the loan, the borrower is required to return the
securities to the Fund, and any gain or loss in the market price during the
loan would inure to the Fund.
Since voting or consent rights which accompany loaned securities pass to the
borrower, the Fund will follow the policy of calling the loan, in whole or in
part as may be appropriate, to permit the exercise of such rights if the
matters involved would have a material effect on the Fund's investment in the
securities which are the subject of the loan. The Fund will pay reasonable
finders', administrative and custodial fees in connection with a loan of its
securities or may share the interest earned on collateral with the borrower.
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ILLIQUID SECURITIES
The Fund may hold up to 15% of its net assets in repurchase agreements which
have a maturity of longer than seven days or in other illiquid securities,
including securities that are illiquid by virtue of the absence of a readily
available market (either within or outside of the United States) or legal or
contractual restrictions on resale. Historically, illiquid securities have
included securities subject to contractual or legal restrictions on resale
because they have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended (Securities Act), securities which are otherwise not readily
marketable and repurchase agreements having a maturity of longer than seven
days. Securities which have not been registered under the Securities Act are
referred to as private placements or restricted securities and are purchased
directly from the issuer or in the secondary market. Mutual funds do not
typically hold a significant amount of these restricted or other illiquid
securities because of the potential for delays on resale and
uncertainty in valuation. Limitations on resale may have an adverse effect on
the marketability of portfolio securities and a mutual fund might be unable to
dispose of restricted or other illiquid securities promptly or at reasonable
prices and might thereby experience difficulty satisfying redemptions within
seven days. A mutual fund might also have to register such restricted
securities in order to dispose of them, resulting in additional expense and
delay. Adverse market conditions could impede such a public offering of
securities.
However, a large institutional market has developed for certain securities
that are not registered under the Securities Act, including repurchase
agreements, commercial paper, foreign securities, municipal securities,
convertible securities and corporate bonds and notes. Institutional investors
depend on an efficient institutional market in which the unregistered security
can be readily resold or on an issuer's ability to honor a demand for
repayment. The fact that there are contractual or legal restrictions on resale
to the general public or to certain institutions may not be indicative of the
liquidity of such investments.
Rule 144A under the Securities Act allows for a broader institutional
trading market for securities otherwise subject to restriction on resale to
the general public. Rule 144A establishes a "safe harbor" from the
registration requirements of the Securities Act for resales of certain
securities to qualified institutional buyers.
Restricted securities eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144A under the
Securities Act and commercial paper for which there is a readily available
market will not be deemed to be illiquid. The investment adviser will monitor
the liquidity of such restricted securities subject to the supervision of the
Board of Directors. In reaching liquidity decisions, the investment adviser
will consider, inter alia, the following factors: (1) the frequency of trades
and quotes for the security; (2) the number of dealers wishing to purchase or
sell the security and the number of other potential purchasers; (3) dealer
undertakings to make a market in the security; and (4) the nature of the
security and the nature of the marketplace trades (e.g., the time needed to
dispose of the security, the method of soliciting offers and the mechanics of
the transfer). In addition, in order for commercial paper that is issued in
reliance on Section 4(2) of the Securities Act to be considered liquid, (i) it
must be rated in one of the two highest rating categories by at least two
nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSRO), or if only one
NRSRO rates the securities, by the NRSRO, or, if unrated, be of comparable
quality in the view of the investment adviser; and (ii) it must not be "traded
flat" (i.e. without accrued interest) or in default as to principal or
interest. Repurchase agreements subject to demand are deemed to have a
maturity equal to the notice period.
The staff of the SEC has taken the position that purchased over-the-counter
options and the assets used as "cover" for written over-the-counter options
are illiquid securities unless the Fund and the counterparty have provided for
the Fund, at the Fund's election, to unwind the over-the-counter option. The
exercise of such an option ordinarily would involve the payment by the Fund of
an amount designed to reflect the counterparty's economic loss from an early
termination, but does allow the Fund to treat the assets used as "cover" as
"liquid."
SECURITIES OF OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANIES
The Fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in securities of other
investment companies. Generally, the Fund does not intend to invest in such
securities. If the Fund does invest in securities of other investment
companies, shareholders of the Fund may be subject to duplicate management and
advisory fees.
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HEDGING AND RETURN ENHANCEMENT STRATEGIES
OPTIONS ON SECURITIES
The Fund may purchase and write (i.e., sell) put and call options on
securities that are traded on U.S. or foreign securities exchanges or that are
traded in the over-the-counter markets. A call option is a short-term contract
(having a duration of nine months or less) pursuant to which the purchaser, in
return for a premium paid, has the right to buy the security underlying the
option at a specified exercise price at any time during the term of the
option. The writer of the call option, who receives the premium, has the
obligation, upon exercise of the option, to deliver the underlying security
against payment of the exercise price. A put option is a similar contract
which gives the purchaser, in return for a premium, the right to sell the
underlying security at a specified price during the term of the option. The
writer of the put, who receives the premium, has the obligation to buy the
underlying security upon exercise at the exercise price. The Fund will
generally write put options when its investment adviser desires to invest in
the underlying security. The premium paid by the purchaser of an option will
reflect, among other things, the relationship of the exercise price to the
market price and volatility of the underlying security, the remaining term of
the option, supply and demand and interest rates.
A call option written by the Fund is "covered" if the Fund owns the security
underlying the option or has an absolute and immediate right to acquire that
security without additional cash consideration (or for additional cash
consideration held in a segregated account by its Custodian) upon conversion
or exchange of other securities held in its portfolio. A call option is also
covered if the Fund holds on a share-for-share basis a call on the same
security as the call written where the exercise price of the call held is
equal to or less than the exercise price of the call written or greater than
the exercise price of the call written if the difference is maintained by the
Fund in cash or liquid assets in a segregated account with its custodian. A
put option written by the Fund is "covered" if the Fund segregates cash, U.S.
Government securities or other liquid unencumbered assets, marked-to-market
daily, with a value equal to the exercise price, or else holds on a share-for-
share basis a put on the same security as the put written if the exercise
price of the put held is equal to or greater than the exercise price of the
put written.
If the writer of an option wishes to terminate the obligation, he or she may
effect a "closing purchase transaction." This is accomplished by buying an
option of the same series as the option previously written. The effect of the
purchase is that the writer's position will be cancelled by the clearing
corporation. However, a writer may not effect a closing purchase transaction
after he or she had been notified of the exercise of an option. Similarly, an
investor who is the holder of an option may liquidate his or her position by
effecting a "closing sale transaction." This is accomplished by selling an
option of the same series as the option previously purchased. There is no
guarantee that either a closing purchase or a closing sale transaction can be
effected. To secure the obligation to deliver the underlying security in the
case of a call option, the writer of the option is generally required to
pledge for the benefit of the broker the underlying security or other assets
in accordance with the rules of the relevant exchange or clearinghouse, such
as The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC), an institution created to interpose
itself between buyers and sellers of options in the United States.
Technically, the clearinghouse assumes the other side of every purchase and
sale transaction on an exchange and, by doing so, guarantees the transaction.
The Fund will realize a profit from a closing transaction if the price of
the transaction is less than the premium received from writing the option or
is more than the premium paid to purchase the option; the Fund will realize a
loss from a closing transaction if the price of the transaction is more than
the premium received from writing the option or is less than the premium paid
to purchase the option. Because increases in the market price of a call option
will generally reflect increases in the market price of the underlying
security, any loss resulting from the repurchase of a call option may be
offset in whole or in part by any appreciation of the underlying security if
the Fund holds the underlying security in its portfolio.
The Fund may also purchase a "protective put," i.e., a put option acquired
for the purpose of protecting a portfolio security from a decline in market
value. In exchange for the premium paid for the put option, the Fund acquires
the right to sell the underlying security at the exercise price of the put
regardless of the extent to which the underlying security declines in value.
The loss to the Fund is limited to the premium paid for, and transaction costs
in connection with, the put plus the initial excess if any, of the market
price of the underlying security over the exercise price. However, if the
market price of the security underlying the put rises, the profit the Fund
realizes on the sale of the security will be reduced by the premium paid for
the put option less any amount (net of transaction costs) for which the put
may be sold. Similar principles apply to the purchase of puts on stock
indices, as described below.
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OPTIONS ON SECURITIES INDICES. In addition to options on securities, the
Fund may also purchase and sell put and call options on securities indices
traded on U.S. or foreign securities exchanges or traded in the over-the-
counter markets. Options on securities indices are similar to options on
securities except that, rather than the right to take or make delivery of a
security at a specified price, an option on a securities index gives the
holder the right to receive, upon exercise of the option, an amount of cash if
the closing level of the securities index upon which the option is based is
greater than, in the case of a call, or less than, in the case of a put, the
exercise price of the option. This amount of cash is equal to such difference
between the closing price of the index and the exercise price of the option
expressed in dollars times a specified multiple (the multiplier). The writer
of the option is obligated, in return for the premium received, to make
delivery of this amount. All settlements on options on indices are in cash,
and gain or loss depends on price movements in the securities market generally
(or in a particular industry or segment of the market) rather than price
movements in individual securities.
The multiplier for an index option performs a function similar to the unit
of trading for a stock option. It determines the total dollar value per
contract of each point in the difference between the exercise price of an
option and the current level of the underlying index. A multiplier of 100
means that a one-point difference will yield $100. Options on different
indices may have different multipliers. Because exercises of index options are
settled in cash, a call writer cannot determine the amount of its settlement
obligations in advance and, unlike call writing on specific stocks, cannot
provide in advance for, or cover, its potential settlement obligations by
acquiring and holding the underlying securities. In addition, unless the Fund
has other liquid assets which are sufficient to satisfy the exercise of a
call, the Fund would be required to liquidate portfolio securities or borrow
in order to satisfy the exercise.
Because the value of an index option depends upon movements in the level of
the index rather than the price of a particular security, whether the Fund
will realize a gain or loss on the purchase or sale of an option on an index
depends upon movements in the level of security prices in the market generally
or in an industry or market segment rather than movements in the price of a
particular security. Accordingly, successful use by the Fund of options on
indices would be subject to the investment adviser's ability to predict
correctly movements in the direction of the securities market generally or of
a particular industry. This requires different skills and techniques than
predicting changes in the price of individual stocks. The investment adviser
currently uses such techniques in conjunction with the management of other
mutual funds.
RISKS OF TRANSACTIONS IN OPTIONS
An option position may be closed out only on an exchange, board of trade or
other trading facility which provides a secondary market for an option of the
same series. Although the Fund will generally purchase or write only those
options for which there appears to be an active secondary market, there is no
assurance that a liquid secondary market on an exchange will exist for any
particular option, or at any particular time, and for some options no
secondary market on an exchange or otherwise may exist. In such event it might
not be possible to effect offsetting transactions in particular options, with
the result that the Fund would have to exercise its options in order to
realize any profit and would incur brokerage commissions upon the exercise of
call options and upon the subsequent disposition of underlying securities
acquired through the exercise of call options or upon the purchase of
underlying securities for the exercise of put options. If the Fund, as a
covered call option writer, is unable to effect an offsetting purchase
transaction in a secondary market, it will not be able to sell the underlying
security until the option expires or it delivers the underlying security upon
exercise.
Reasons for the absence of a liquid secondary market on an options exchange
include the following: (i) there may be insufficient trading interest in
certain options; (ii) restrictions may be imposed by an exchange on opening
transactions or closing transactions or both; (iii) trading halts, suspensions
or other restrictions may be imposed with respect to particular classes or
series of options or underlying securities; (iv) unusual or unforeseen
circumstances may interrupt normal operations on an exchange; (v) the
facilities of an exchange or a clearing corporation may not at all times be
adequate to handle current trading volume; or (vi) one or more exchanges
could, for economic or other reasons, decide or be compelled at some future
date to discontinue the trading of options (or a particular class or series of
options), in which event the secondary market on that exchange (or in the
class or series of options) would cease to exist, although outstanding options
on that exchange that had been issued by a clearing corporation as a result of
trades on that exchange would continue to be exercisable in accordance with
their terms. There is no assurance that higher than anticipated trading
activity or other unforeseen events might not, at times, render certain of the
facilities of any of the clearing corporations inadequate, and thereby result
in the institution by an exchange of special procedures which may interfere
with the timely execution of customers' orders. The Fund intends to purchase
and sell only those
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options which are cleared by clearinghouses whose facilities are considered to
be adequate to handle the volume of options transactions.
RISKS OF OPTIONS ON INDICES
The Fund's purchase and sale of options on indices will be subject to risks
described above under "Risks of Transactions in Options." In addition, the
distinctive characteristics of options on indices create certain risks that
are not present with stock options.
Index prices may be distorted if trading of certain stocks included in the
index is interrupted. Trading index options also may be interrupted in certain
circumstances, such as if trading were halted in a substantial number of
stocks included in the index. If this occurred, the Fund would not be able to
close out options which it had purchased or written and, if restrictions on
exercise were imposed, may be unable to exercise an option it holds, which
could result in substantial losses to the Fund. It is the Fund's policy to
purchase or write options only on indices which include a number of stocks
sufficient to minimize the likelihood of a trading halt in the index.
The ability to establish and close out positions on such options will be
subject to the development and maintenance of a liquid secondary market. It is
not certain that this market will develop in all index option contracts. The
Fund will not purchase or sell any index option contract unless and until, in
the investment adviser's opinion, the market for such options has developed
sufficiently that the risk in connection with such transactions is not
substantially greater than the risk in connection with options on securities
in the index.
SPECIAL RISKS OF WRITING CALLS ON INDICES
Because exercises of index options are settled in cash, a call writer, such
as the Fund, cannot determine the amount of its settlement obligations in
advance and, unlike call writing on specific stocks, cannot provide in advance
for, or cover, its potential settlement obligations by acquiring and holding
the underlying securities. However, the Fund will write call options on
indices only under the circumstances described below under "Limitations on
Purchase and Sale of Stock Options and Options on Stock Indices, Foreign
Currencies and Futures Contracts on Foreign Currencies."
Price movements in the Fund's portfolio probably will not correlate
precisely with movements in the level of the index and, therefore, the Fund
bears the risk that the price of the securities held by the Fund may not
increase as much as the index. In such event, the Fund would bear a loss on
the call which is not completely offset by movements in the price of the
Fund's portfolio. It is also possible that the index may rise when the Fund's
portfolio of stocks does not rise. If this occurred, the Fund would experience
a loss on the call which is not offset by an increase in the value of its
portfolio and might also experience a loss in its portfolio. However, because
the value of a diversified portfolio will, over time, tend to move in the same
direction as the market, movements in the value of the Fund in the opposite
direction as the market would be likely to occur for only a short period or to
a small degree.
Unless the Fund has other liquid assets which are sufficient to satisfy the
exercise of a call, the Fund would be required to liquidate portfolio
securities in order to satisfy the exercise. Because an exercise must be
settled within hours after receiving the notice of exercise, if the Fund fails
to anticipate an exercise, it may have to borrow from a bank (in amounts not
exceeding 33 1/3% of the Fund's total assets) pending settlement of the sale
of securities in its portfolio and would incur interest charges thereon.
When the Fund has written a call, there is also a risk that the market may
decline between the time the Fund has a call exercised against it, at a price
which is fixed as of the closing level of the index on the date of exercise,
and the time the Fund is able to sell stocks in its portfolio to generate cash
to settle the exercise. As with stock options, the Fund will not learn that an
index option has been exercised until the day following the exercise date but,
unlike a call on stock where the Fund would be able to deliver the underlying
securities in settlement, the Fund may have to sell part of its investment
portfolio in order to make settlement in cash, and the price of such
investments might decline before they can be sold. This timing risk makes
certain strategies involving more than one option substantially more risky
with index options than with stock options. For example, even if an index call
which the Fund has written is "covered" by an index call held by the Fund with
the same strike price, the Fund will bear the risk that the level of the index
may decline between the close of trading on the date the exercise notice is
filed with the
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clearing corporation and the close of trading on the date the Fund exercises
the call it holds or the time the Fund sells the call which, in either case,
would occur no earlier than the day following the day the exercise notice was
filed.
If the Fund holds an index option and exercises it before final
determination of the closing index value for that day, it runs the risk that
the level of the underlying index may change before closing. If such a change
causes the exercised option to fall out-of-the-money, the Fund will be
required to pay the difference between the closing index value and the
exercise price of the option (times the applicable multiplier) to the assigned
writer. Although the Fund may be able to minimize this risk by withholding
exercise instructions until just before the daily cutoff time or by selling
rather than exercising an option when the index level is close to the exercise
price, it may not be possible to eliminate this risk entirely because the
cutoff times for index options may be earlier than those fixed for other types
of options and may occur before definitive closing index values are announced.
RISKS OF OPTIONS ON FOREIGN CURRENCIES
Options on foreign currencies involve the currencies of two nations and,
therefore, developments in either or both countries affect the values of
options on foreign currencies. These risks include government actions
affecting currency valuation and the movements of currencies from one country
to another. The quantity of currency underlying option contracts represent odd
lots in a market dominated by transactions between banks; this can mean extra
transaction costs upon exercise. Option markets may be closed while round-the-
clock interbank currency markets are open, and this can create price and rate
discrepancies.
RISKS RELATED TO FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS
A forward foreign currency exchange contract involves an obligation to
purchase or sell a specific currency at a future date, which may be any fixed
number of days from the date of the contract agreed upon by the parties, at a
price set at the time of the contract. The Fund may enter into forward foreign
currency exchange contracts in several circumstances. When the Fund enters
into a contract for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a
foreign currency, or when the Fund anticipates the receipt of dividends or
interest payments in a foreign currency with respect to a security it holds,
the Fund may desire to "lock-in" the U.S. dollar price of the security or the
U.S. dollar equivalent of such dividend or interest payment, as the case may
be. By entering into a forward contract for a fixed amount of dollars, for the
purchase or sale of the amount of foreign currency involved in the underlying
transactions, the Fund may be able to protect itself against a possible loss
resulting from an adverse change in the relationship between the U.S. dollar
and the foreign currency during the period between the date on which the
security is purchased or sold, or on which the dividend or interest payment is
declared, and the date on which such payments are made or received.
Additionally, when the investment adviser believes that the currency of a
particular foreign country may suffer a substantial decline against the U.S.
dollar, the Fund may enter into a forward contract for a fixed amount of
dollars, to sell the amount of foreign currency approximating the value of
some or all of the Fund's portfolio securities denominated in such foreign
currency. The precise matching of the forward contract amounts and the value
of the securities involved will not generally be possible since the future
value of securities in foreign currencies will change as a consequence of
market movements in the value of those securities between the date on which
the forward contract is entered into and the date it matures. The projection
of short-term currency market movement is extremely difficult, and the
successful execution of a short-term hedging strategy is highly uncertain. The
Fund's Custodian will place cash or other liquid, unencumbered assets, marked-
to-market daily, in a segregated account of the Fund in an amount equal to the
value of the Fund's total assets committed to the consummation of forward
foreign currency exchange contract (less the value of any "covering"
positions, if any). If the value of the securities placed in the segregated
account declines, additional cash or securities will be placed in the account
on a daily basis so that the value of the account will equal the amount of the
Fund's net commitment with respect to such contracts.
The Fund generally will not enter into a forward contract with a term of
greater than one year. At the maturity of a forward contract, the Fund may
either sell the portfolio security and make delivery of the foreign currency,
or it may retain the security and terminate its contractual obligation to
deliver the foreign currency by purchasing an "offsetting" contract with the
same currency trader obligating it to purchase, on the same maturity date, the
same amount of the foreign currency.
It is impossible to forecast with absolute precision the market value of a
particular portfolio security at the expiration of the forward contract.
Accordingly, if a decision is made to sell the security and make delivery of
the foreign currency and if the market
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value of the security is less than the amount of foreign currency that the
Fund is obligated to deliver, then it would be necessary for the Fund to
purchase additional foreign currency on the spot market (and bear the expense
of such purchase).
If the Fund retains the portfolio security and engages in an offsetting
transaction, the Fund will incur a gain or a loss to the extent that there has
been movement in forward contract prices. Should forward contract prices
decline during the period between the Fund's entering into a forward contract
for the sale of a foreign currency and the date it enters into an offsetting
contract for the purchase of the foreign currency, the Fund will realize a
gain to the extent that the price of the currency it has agreed to sell
exceeds the price of the currency it has agreed to purchase. Should forward
contract prices increase, the Fund will suffer a loss to the extent that the
price of the currency it has agreed to purchase exceeds the price of the
currency it has agreed to sell.
The Fund's dealing in forward foreign currency exchange contracts will
generally be limited to the transactions described above. Of course, the Fund
is not required to enter into such transactions with regard to its foreign
currency-denominated securities. It also should be recognized that this method
of protecting the value of the Fund's portfolio securities against a decline
in the value of a currency does not eliminate fluctuations in the underlying
prices of the securities which are unrelated to exchange rates. Additionally,
although such contracts tend to minimize the risk of loss due to a decline in
the value of the hedged currency, at the same time they tend to limit any
potential gain which might result should the value of such currency increase.
Although the Fund values its assets daily in terms of U.S. dollars, it does
not intend physically to convert its holdings of foreign currencies into U.S.
dollars on a daily basis. It will do so from time to time, and investors
should be aware of the costs of currency conversion. Although foreign exchange
dealers do not charge a fee for conversion, they do realize a profit based on
the difference (the spread) between the prices at which they are buying and
selling various currencies. Thus, a dealer may offer to sell a foreign
currency to the Fund at one rate, while offering a lesser rate of exchange
should the Fund desire to resell that currency to the dealer.
RISKS OF TRANSACTIONS IN FUTURES CONTRACTS
The Fund may purchase and sell financial futures contracts which are traded
on a commodities exchange or board of trade. A futures contract is an
agreement to purchase or sell an agreed amount of securities or currencies at
a set price for delivery in the future. There are several risks in connection
with the use of futures contracts as a hedging device. Due to the imperfect
correlation between the price of futures contracts and movements in the
underlying currency or group of currencies, the price of a futures contract
may move more or less than the price of the currencies being hedged. In the
case of futures contracts on securities indices, one party agrees to deliver
to another an amount of cash equal to a specific dollar amount times the
difference between the value of a specific securities index at the close of
the last trading day of the contract and the price at which the agreement is
made. The correlation between the price of the futures contract and the
movements in the index may not be perfect. Therefore, a correct forecast of
currency rates, market trends or international political trends by the
investment adviser may still not result in a successful hedging transaction.
Although the Fund will purchase or sell futures contracts only on exchanges
where there appears to be an adequate secondary market, there is no assurance
that a liquid secondary market on an exchange will exist for any particular
contract or at any particular time. Accordingly, there can be no assurance
that it will be possible, at any particular time, to close out a futures
position. In the event the Fund could not close out a futures position and the
value of such position declined, the Fund would be required to continue to
make daily cash payments of variation margin. There is no guarantee that the
price movements of the portfolio securities denominated in foreign currencies
will, in fact, correlate with the price movements in the futures contract and
thus provide an offset to losses on a futures contract. Currently, currency
futures contracts are available on various foreign currencies including the
Australian Dollar, British Pound, Canadian Dollar, Japanese Yen, Swiss Franc,
German Mark and the Euro. Index futures contracts are available on various
U.S. and foreign securities indices.
Under regulations of the Commodity Exchange Act, investment companies
registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the
Investment Company Act), are exempt from the definition of "commodity pool
operator," subject to compliance with certain conditions. The exemption is
conditioned upon a requirement that all of the Fund's futures or options
transactions constitute bona fide hedging transactions within the meaning of
the regulations of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The Fund
will use currency futures and options on futures or commodity options
contracts in a manner consistent with this requirement. The Fund may also
enter into futures or related options contracts for return enhancement and
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risk management purposes if the aggregate initial margin and option premiums
do not exceed 5% of the liquidation value of the Fund's total assets, after
taking into account unrealized profits and unrealized losses on any such
contracts, provided, however, that in the case of an option that is in-the-
money, the in-the-money amount may be excluded in computing such 5%. The above
restriction does not apply to the purchase and sale of futures and related
options contracts for bona fide hedging purchases.
Successful use of futures contracts by the Fund is also subject to the
ability of the Fund's investment adviser to predict correctly movements in the
direction of markets and other factors affecting currencies or the securities
market generally. For example, if the Fund had hedged against the possibility
of an increase in currency rates which would adversely affect the price of
securities in its portfolio and the price of such securities increases
instead, the Fund will lose part or all of the benefit of the increased value
of its securities because it will have offsetting losses in its futures
positions. In addition, in such situations, if the Fund has insufficient cash
to meet daily variation margin requirements, it may need to sell securities to
meet such requirements. Such sales of securities will not necessarily be at
increased prices that reflect the rising market. The Fund may have to sell
securities at a time when it is disadvantageous to do so.
The hours of trading of futures contracts may not conform to the hours
during which the Fund may trade the underlying securities. To the extent that
the futures markets close before the securities markets, significant price and
rate movements can take place in the securities markets that cannot be
reflected in the futures markets.
OPTIONS ON FUTURES CONTRACTS
An option on a futures contract gives the purchaser the right, but not the
obligation, to assume a position in a futures contract (a long position if the
option is a call and a short position if the option is a put) at a specified
exercise price at any time during the option exercise period. The writer of
the option is required upon exercise to assume an offsetting futures position
(a short position if the option is a call and a long position if the option is
a put). Upon exercise of the option, the assumption of offsetting futures
positions by the writer and holder of the option will be accompanied by
delivery of the accumulated cash balance in the writer's futures margin
account which represents the amount by which the market price of the futures
contract, at exercise, exceeds, in the case of a call, or is less than, in the
case of a put, the exercise price of the option on the futures contract.
Currently options can be purchased or written with respect to futures
contracts on various foreign currencies, including the Australian Dollar,
British Pound, Canadian Dollar, Japanese Yen, Swiss Franc, German Mark and the
Euro. With respect to stock indices, options are traded on futures contracts
for various U.S. and foreign stock indices including the S&P 500 Stock Index
and the NYSE Composite Index.
The holder or writer of an option may close out its position by selling or
purchasing an offsetting option of the same series. There is no guarantee that
such closing transactions can be effected.
LIMITATIONS ON PURCHASE AND SALE OF STOCK OPTIONS AND OPTIONS ON STOCK
INDICES, FOREIGN CURRENCIES AND FUTURES CONTRACTS ON FOREIGN CURRENCIES
The Fund may write put and call options on stocks only if they are covered,
and such options must remain covered so long as the Fund is obligated as a
writer. The Fund will write put options on stock indices and foreign
currencies and futures contracts on foreign currencies only if they are
covered by segregating with the Fund's Custodian an amount in cash, U.S.
Government securities, or liquid assets equal to the aggregate exercise price
of the puts. The Fund will not enter into futures contracts or related options
if the aggregate initial margin and premiums exceed 5% of the liquidation
value of the Fund's total assets, taking into account unrealized profits and
losses on such contract, provided, however, that in the case of an option that
is in-the-money, the in-the-money amount may be excluded in computing such 5%.
The above restriction does not apply to the purchase or sale of futures
contracts and related options or bona fide hedging purposes within the meaning
of regulations of the Commodities Futures Trading Commission. The Fund does
not intend to purchase options on equity securities or securities indices if
the aggregate premiums paid for such outstanding options would exceed 10% of
the Fund's total assets.
Except as described below, the Fund will write call options on indices only
if on such date it holds a portfolio of stocks at least equal to the value of
the index times the multiplier times the number of contracts. When the Fund
writes a call option on a broadly-based stock market index, the Fund will
segregate or put into escrow with its Custodian, or pledge to a broker as
collateral for the option, cash, liquid securities, or a portfolio of
securities substantially replicating the movement of the index, in the
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judgment of the Fund's investment adviser, with a market value at the time the
option is written of not less than 100% of the current index value times the
multiplier times the number of contracts.
If the Fund has written an option on an industry or market segment index, it
will segregate or put into escrow with its Custodian, or pledge to a broker as
collateral for the option, at least ten "qualified securities," all of which
are stocks of issuers in such industry or market segment, with a market value
at the time the option is written of not less than 100% of the current index
value times the multiplier times the number of contracts. Such stocks will
include stocks which represent at least 50% of the weighting of the industry
or market segment index and will represent at least 50% of the Fund's holdings
in that industry or market segment. No individual security will represent more
than 15% of the amount so segregated, pledged or escrowed in the case of
broadly-based stock market index options or 25% of such amount in the case of
industry or market segment index options. If at the close of business on any
day the market value of such qualified securities so segregated, escrowed or
pledged falls below 100% of the current index value times the multiplier times
the number of contracts, the fund will so segregate, escrow or pledge an
amount in cash, or liquid securities equal in value to the difference. In
addition, when the Fund writes a call on an index which is in-the-money at the
time the call is written, the Fund will segregate with its Custodian or pledge
to the broker as collateral cash, U.S. Government securities or other high-
grade short-term debt obligations equal in value to the amount by which the
call is in-the-money times the multiplier times the number of contracts. Any
amount segregated pursuant to the foregoing sentence may be applied to the
Fund's obligation to segregate additional amounts in the event that the market
value of the qualified securities falls below 100% of the current index value
times the multiplier times the number of contracts. A "qualified security" is
an equity security which is listed on a national securities exchange or listed
on NASDAQ against which the Fund has not written a stock call option and which
has not been hedged by the Fund by the sale of stock index futures. However,
if the Fund holds a call on the same index as the call written where the
exercise price of the call held is equal to or less than the exercise price of
the call written or greater than the exercise price of the call written if the
difference is maintained by the Fund in cash, Treasury bills or other high-
grade short-term obligations in a segregated account with its Custodian, it
will not be subject to the requirements described in this paragraph.
The Fund may engage in futures contracts and options on futures transactions
as a hedge against changes, resulting from market or political conditions, in
the value of the currencies to which the Fund is subject or to which the Fund
expects to be subject in connection with future purchases. The Fund may engage
in such transactions when they are economically appropriate for the reduction
of risks inherent in the ongoing management of the Fund. The Fund may write
options on futures contracts to realize through the receipt of premium income
a greater return than would be realized in the Fund's portfolio securities
alone.
POSITION LIMITS. Transactions by the Fund in futures contracts and options
will be subject to limitations, if any, established by each of the exchanges,
boards of trade or other trading facilities (including NASDAQ) governing the
maximum number of options in each class which may be written or purchased by a
single investor or group of investors acting in concert, regardless of whether
the options are written on the same or different exchanges, boards of trade or
other trading facilities or are held or written in one or more accounts or
through one or more brokers. Thus, the number of futures contracts and options
which the Fund may write or purchase may be affected by the futures contracts
and options written or purchased by other investment advisory clients of the
investment adviser. An exchange, board of trade or other trading facility may
order the liquidations of positions found to be in excess of these limits, and
it may impose certain other sanctions.
(C) DEFENSIVE STRATEGY AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
When conditions dictate a defensive strategy (which during periods of market
volatility could be for an extended period of time), the Fund may temporarily
invest in money market instruments, including commercial paper of
corporations, certificates of deposit, bankers' acceptances and the
obligations of domestic and foreign banks, obligations issued or guaranteed by
the U.S. Government or foreign governments and their respective agencies or
instrumentalities and repurchase agreements maturing in seven days or less. In
addition to the risks typically associated with money market instruments, such
as credit risk and market risk, money market instruments issued by foreign
issuers may be subject to additional risks, including future political and
economic developments, the possible imposition of withholding taxes on
interest income, the seizure or nationalization of foreign deposits and
foreign exchange controls or other restrictions.
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(D) PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
As a result of the investment policies described above, the Fund may engage
in a substantial number of portfolio transactions. The portfolio turnover rate
is generally the percentage computed by dividing the lesser of portfolio
purchases or sales (excluding all securities, including options, whose
maturities or expiration date at acquisition were one year or less) by the
monthly average value of the portfolio. High portfolio turnover (over 100%)
involves correspondingly greater brokerage commissions and other transaction
costs, which are borne directly by the Fund. In addition, high portfolio
turnover may also mean that a proportionately greater amount of distributions
to shareholders will be taxed as ordinary income rather than long-term capital
gains compared to investment companies with lower portfolio turnover. See
"Taxes, Dividends and Distributions."
INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS
The following restrictions are fundamental policies. Fundamental policies
are those which cannot be changed without the approval of the holders of a
majority of the Fund's outstanding voting securities. A "majority of the
Fund's outstanding voting securities," when used in this Statement of
Additional Information, means the lesser of (i) 67% of the shares represented
at a meeting at which more than 50% of the outstanding voting shares are
present in person or represented by proxy or (ii) more than 50% of the
outstanding voting shares.
The Fund may not:
1. Purchase securities on margin (but the Fund may obtain such short-term
credits as may be necessary for the clearance of transactions); provided that
the deposit or payment by the Fund of initial or maintenance margin in
connection with futures or options is not considered the purchase of a
security on margin.
2. Make short sales of securities or maintain a short position if, when
added together, more than 25% of the value of the Fund's net assets would be
(i) deposited as collateral for the obligation to replace securities borrowed
to effect short sales and (ii) allocated to segregated accounts in connection
with short sales. Short sales "against-the box" are not subject to this
limitation.
3. Issue senior securities, borrow money or pledge its assets, except that
the Fund may borrow from banks up to 33 1/3% of the value of its total assets
(calculated when the loan is made) for temporary, extraordinary or emergency
purposes or for the clearance of transactions. The Fund may pledge up to 33
1/3% of the value of its total assets to secure such borrowings. For purposes
of this restriction, the purchase or sale of securities on a when-issued or
delayed delivery basis, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and
collateral arrangements relating thereto, and collateral arrangements with
respect to futures contracts and options thereon and with respect to the
writing of options and obligations of the Fund to Directors pursuant to
deferred compensation arrangements are not deemed to be a pledge of assets or
the issuance of a senior security.
4. Purchase any security (other than obligations of the U.S. Government, its
agencies or instrumentalities) if as a result: (i) with respect to 75% of the
Fund's total assets, more than 5% of the Fund's total assets (determined at
the time of investment) would then be invested in securities of a single
issuer, or (ii) 25% or more of the Fund's total assets (determined at the time
of the investment) would be invested in a single industry.
5. Buy or sell real estate or interests in real estate, except that the Fund
may purchase and sell securities which are secured by real estate, securities
of companies which invest or deal in real estate and publicly traded
securities of real estate investment trusts. The Fund may not purchase
interests in real estate limited partnerships which are not readily
marketable.
6. Buy or sell commodities or commodity contracts, except that the Fund may
purchase and sell financial futures contracts and options thereon. (For
purposes of this restriction, futures contracts on currencies and on
securities indices and forward foreign currency exchange contracts are not
deemed to be commodities or commodity contracts.)
7. Act as underwriter except to the extent that, in connection with the
disposition of portfolio securities, it may be deemed to be an underwriter
under certain federal securities laws. The fund has not adopted a fundamental
investment policy with respect to investments in restricted securities.
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8. Make investments for the purpose of exercising control or management.
9. Invest in securities of other investment companies, except by purchases
in the open market involving only customary brokerage commissions and as a
result of which the Fund will not hold more than 3% of the outstanding voting
securities of any one investment company, will not have invested more than 5%
of its total assets in any one investment company and will not have invested
more than 10% of its total assets (determined at the time of investment) in
such securities of one or more investment companies, or except as part of a
merger, consolidation or other acquisition.
10. Invest in interests in oil, gas or other mineral exploration or
development programs, except that the Fund may invest in the securities of
companies which invest in or sponsor such programs.
11. Make loans, except through (i) repurchase agreements and (ii) loans of
portfolio securities limited to 30% of the Fund's total assets.
12. Purchase more than 10% of all outstanding voting securities of any one
issuer.
Whenever any fundamental investment policy or investment states a maximum
percentage of the Fund's assets or net assets, it is intended that if the
percentage limitation is met at the time the investment is made, then a later
change in percentage resulting from changing total or net asset values will
not be considered a violation of such policy. However, in the event that the
Fund's asset coverage for borrowings falls below 300%, the Fund will take
action within three days to reduce its borrowings, as required by applicable
law.
MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND
(A) DIRECTORS
The Fund has Directors who, in addition to overseeing the actions of the
Fund's Management, Subadviser and Distributor, decide upon matters of general
policy.
The Directors also review the actions of the Fund officers who conduct and
supervise the daily business operations of the Fund.
(B) MANAGEMENT INFORMATION--DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NAME, ADDRESS AND AGE (1) POSITION WITH FUND PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONS DURING PAST FIVE YEARS
------------------------- ------------------ --------------------------------------------
<C> <C> <S>
Delayne Dedrick Gold (61) Director Marketing and Management
Consultant.
*Robert F. Gunia (53) Vice President and Director Executive Vice President and Chief
Administrative Officer (since June
1999) of Prudential Investments;
Corporate Vice President (since
September 1997) of the Prudential
Insurance Company of America
(Prudential); Executive Vice
President and Treasurer (since
December 1996) of Prudential
Investments Fund Management LLC
(PIFM); President (since April
1999) of Prudential Investment
Management Services LLC (PIMS);
formerly Senior Vice President
(March 1987-May 1999) of
Prudential Securities Incorporated
(Prudential Securities); formerly
Chief Administrative Officer (July
1990-September 1996), Director
(January 1989-September 1996), and
Executive Vice President,
Treasurer and Chief Financial
Officer (June 1987-September 1996)
of Prudential Mutual Fund
Management, Inc. (PMF); Vice
President and Director (since May
1989) of The Asia Pacific Fund,
Inc.
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NAME, ADDRESS AND AGE (1) POSITION WITH FUND PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONS DURING PAST FIVE YEARS
------------------------- ------------------ --------------------------------------------
<C> <C> <S>
Robert E. LaBlanc (65) Director President (since 1981) of Robert E.
LaBlanc Associates, Inc.
(telecommunications); formerly
General Partner at Salomon
Brothers; and Vice Chairman of
Continental Telecom; Director of
Storage Technology Corporation,
Titan Corporation, Salient 3
Communications, Inc. and Tribune
Company; Trustee of Manhattan
College.
*David R. Odenath, Jr. (42) Director Officer in Charge, President, Chief
Executive Officer and Chief
Operating Officer (since June
1999) of PIFM; Senior Vice
President (since June 1999) of
Prudential; Senior Vice President
(August 1993-May 1999) of
PaineWebber Group, Inc.
Robin B. Smith (60) Director Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer (since August 1996) of
Publishers Clearing House;
formerly President and Chief
Executive Officer (January 1989-
August 1996) and President and
Chief Operating Officer (September
1981-December 1988) of Publishers
Clearing House; Director of
BellSouth Corporation, Texaco
Inc., Springs Industries Inc. and
Kmart Corporation.
Stephen Stoneburn (56) Director President and Chief Executive
Officer (since June 1996) of
Quadrant Media Corp. (publishing);
formerly President (June 1995-June
1996) of Argus Integrated Media,
Inc.; Senior Vice President and
Managing Director (January 1993-
1995), of Cowles Business Media;
Senior Vice President (January
1991-1992) and Publishing Vice
President (May 1989-December 1990)
of Gralla Publications (a division
of United Newspapers, U.K.); and
Senior Vice President of Fairchild
Publications, Inc.
*John R. Strangfeld, Jr. (46) President and Director Chief Executive Officer, Chairman,
President and Director (since
January 1990) of The Prudential
Investment Corporation; Executive
Vice President (since February
1998) of Prudential Global Asset
Management Group of Prudential;
Chairman (since August 1989) of
Pricoa Capital Group; formerly
various positions to Chief
Executive Officer (November 1994-
December 1998) of Private Asset
Management Group of Prudential and
Senior Vice President (January
1986-August 1989) of Prudential
Capital Group, a unit of
Prudential.
Nancy H. Teeters (69) Director Economist; formerly Director of
Inland Steel Industries (July
1989-1999); formerly, Vice
President and Chief Economist
(July 1984-July 1990) of
International Business Machines
Corporation; formerly, Governor of
Federal Reserve System (1978-
1984).
Clay T. Whitehead (61) Director President (since May 1983) of
National Exchange Inc. (new
business development firm).
Robert C. Rosselot (39) Secretary Assistant General Counsel (since
September 1997) of PIFM; formerly,
partner with the law firm of
Howard & Howard, Bloomfield Hills,
Michigan (December 1995-September
1997) and Corporate Counsel,
Federated Investors (1990-1995).
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NAME, ADDRESS AND
AGE (1) POSITION WITH FUND PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONS DURING PAST FIVE YEARS
----------------- ------------------ --------------------------------------------
<C> <C> <S>
Grace C. Torres (41) Treasurer and First Vice President (since December 1996)
Principal Financial of PIFM; First Vice President (since March
and Accounting 1994) of Prudential Securities; formerly,
Officer First Vice President (March 1994-September
1996) of Prudential Mutual Fund Management,
Inc. and Vice President (July 1989-March
1994) of Bankers Trust Corporation.
Stephen M. Ungerman (46) Assistant Treasurer Vice President and Tax Director (since March
1996) of Prudential Investments; formerly,
First Vice President (February 1993-
September 1996) of Prudential Mutual Fund
Management, Inc.
</TABLE>
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(/1/)Unless otherwise noted the address for each of the above persons is c/o
Prudential Investments Fund Management LLC, Gateway Center Three, 100
Mulberry Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102-4077.
* "Interested" director, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, by
reason of his affiliation with Prudential Securities or PIFM.
Directors and officers of the Fund are also trustees, directors and officers
of some or all of the other investment companies distributed by PIMS.
The officers conduct and supervise the daily operations of the Fund, while
the Directors, in addition to their functions set forth under "Manager" and
"Distributor," review such actions and decide on general policy.
The Board of Directors has adopted a retirement policy which calls for the
retirement of Directors on December 31 of the year in which they reach the age
of 75.
Pursuant to the Management Agreement with the Fund, the Manager pays all
compensation of officers and employees of the Fund as well as the fees and
expenses of all Directors of the Fund who are affiliated persons of the
Manager.
The Fund pays each of its Directors who is not an affiliated person of PIFM
annual compensation of $2,775, in addition to certain out-of-pocket expenses.
Directors who serve on Fund Committees may receive additional compensation.
The amount of compensation paid to each Director may change as a result of the
introduction of additional funds upon which the Director may be asked to
serve.
Directors may receive their Directors' fees pursuant to a deferred fee
arrangement with the Fund. Under the terms of the agreement, the Fund accrues
daily the amount of Directors' fees in installments which accrue interest at a
rate equivalent to the prevailing rate applicable to 90-day U.S. Treasury
bills at the beginning of each calendar quarter or, pursuant to an SEC
exemptive order, at the daily rate of return of the Fund (the Fund rate). The
Fund's obligation to make payments of deferred Directors' fees, together with
interest thereon, is a general obligation of the Fund.
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The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation paid by the Fund
to the Directors who are not affiliated with the Manager for the fiscal year
ended April 30, 2000 and the aggregate compensation paid to such Directors for
service on the Fund's Board and that of all other funds managed by PIFM (Fund
Complex), for the calendar year ended December 31, 1999.
COMPENSATION TABLE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
TOTAL
COMPENSATION
FROM FUND
AGGREGATE AND FUND
COMPENSATION COMPLEX PAID
NAME AND POSITION FROM FUND TO DIRECTORS (2)
----------------- ------------ ----------------
<S> <C> <C>
Edward D. Beach--Former Director $2,775 $142,500(43/70)*
Delayne D. Gold--Director $2,775 $144,500(43/70)*
Robert F. Gunia (1)--Director -- --
Don G. Hoff--Former Director $1,750 $ 22,500(14/17)*
Robert F. LaBlanc--Director $2,775 $ 61,250(20/39)*
David R. Odenath, Jr. (1)--Director -- --
Robin B. Smith (2)--Director $2,775 $ 96,000(32/44)*
Stephen Stoneburn--Director $2,775 $ 61,250(20/39)*
John R. Strangfeld, Jr. (1)--Director -- --
Nancy H. Teeters--Director $2,800 $ 97,000(25/43)*
Clay T. Whitehead--Director $ 150 $ 77,000(38/66)*
</TABLE>
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*Indicates number of funds/portfolios in Fund Complex (including the Fund) to
which aggregate compensation relates.
(1) Directors who are "interested" do not receive compensation from the Fund
Complex (including the Fund).
(2) Total compensation from all of the funds in the Fund Complex for the
calendar year ended December 31, 1999, including amounts deferred at the
election of Directors under the funds' Deferred Compensation Plans.
Including accrued interest, total deferred compensation amounted to
$156,478 for Robin B. Smith. Currently, Ms. Smith has agreed to defer some
of her fees at the T-Bill rate and other fees at the Fund rate.
CONTROL PERSONS AND PRINCIPAL HOLDERS OF SECURITIES
As of June 16, 2000, the Directors and officers of the Fund, as a group,
owned less than 1% of the outstanding common stock of the Fund.
As of June 16, 2000, the beneficial owners, directly or indirectly, of more
than 5% of the outstanding shares of any class of shares of the Fund were:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NAME ADDRESS CLASS NO. SHARES/%
---- ----------------------- ----- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Pru Defined Contribution Svc 30 Scranton Office Park Z 139,719/19.7
FBO Pru-Non Trust Accounts Moosic, PA 18507
Attn.: John Sturdy
Prudential Trust Company 30 Scranton Office Park Z 65,467/9.2
FBO Pru DC Trust Accounts Moosic, PA 18507
Attn.: John Sturdy
</TABLE>
As of June 16, 2000, Prudential Securities was the record holder for other
beneficial owners of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS NO. SHARES/%
----- --------------
<S> <C>
A 2,384,752/53.6
B 5,818,785/63.2
C 656,044/77.6
Z 501,803/70.6
</TABLE>
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In the event of any meetings of shareholders, Prudential Securities will
forward, or cause the forwarding of, proxy materials to beneficial owners for
which it is the record holder.
INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND OTHER SERVICES
(A) INVESTMENT ADVISERS
The manager of the Fund is Prudential Investments Fund Management LLC (PIFM
or the Manager), Gateway Center Three, 100 Mulberry Street, Newark, New Jersey
07102-4077. PIFM serves as manager to all of the other investment companies
that, together with the Fund, comprise the Prudential Mutual Funds. See "How
the Fund is Managed--Manager" in the Prospectus. As of April 30, 2000, PIFM
managed and/or administered open-end and closed-end management investment
companies with assets of approximately $76.2 billion. According to the
Investment Company Institute, as of September 30, 1999 the Prudential Mutual
Funds were the 20th largest family of mutual funds in the United States.
Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC (PMFS, or the Transfer Agent), an
affiliate of PIFM, serves as the transfer agent and dividend distribution
agent for the Prudential Mutual Funds and, in addition, provides customer
service, recordkeeping and management and administrative services to qualified
plans.
Pursuant to the Management Agreement with the Fund (the Management
Agreement), PIFM, subject to the supervision of the Fund's Board of Directors
and in conformity with the stated policies of the Fund, manages both the
investment operations of the Fund and the composition of the Fund's portfolio,
including the purchase, retention, disposition and loan of securities and
other assets. In connection therewith, PIFM is obligated to keep certain books
and records of the Fund. PIFM has hired The Prudential Investment Corporation,
doing business as Prudential Investments (PI, the investment advisor or the
Subadvisor), to provide subadvisory services to the Fund. PIFM also
administers the Fund's corporate affairs and, in connection therewith,
furnishes the Fund with office facilities, together with those ordinary
clerical and bookkeeping services which are not being furnished by State
Street, the Fund's custodian (the Custodian), and PMFS. The management
services of PIFM for the Fund are not exclusive under the terms of the
Management Agreement and PIFM is free to, and does, render management services
to others.
For its services, PIFM receives, pursuant to the Management Agreement, a fee
at an annual rate equal to .75 of 1% of the average daily net assets of the
Fund. The fee is computed daily and payable monthly. The Management Agreement
also provides that, in the event the expenses of the Fund (including the fees
of PIFM, but excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, distribution
fees and litigation and indemnification expenses and other extraordinary
expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of the Fund's business) for any
fiscal year exceed the lowest applicable annual expense limitation established
and enforced pursuant to the statutes or regulations of any jurisdiction in
which the Fund's shares are qualified for offer and sale, the compensation due
to PIFM will be reduced by the amount of such excess. Reductions in excess of
the total compensation payable to PIFM will be paid by PIFM to the Fund.
In connection with its management of the corporate affairs of the Fund, PIFM
bears the following expenses:
(a) the salaries and expenses of all of its and the Company's personnel
except the fees and expenses of Directors who are not affiliated persons of
PIFM or the Fund's investment adviser;
(b) all expenses incurred by PIFM or by the Fund in connection with
managing the ordinary course of the Fund's business, other than those
assumed by the Fund, as described below; and
(c) the costs and expenses payable to the Investment Advisor, pursuant to
the Subadvisory Agreement between PIFM and PI (the Subadvisory Agreement).
Under the terms of the Management Agreement, the Fund is responsible for the
payment of the following expenses: (a) the fees payable to the Manager, (b)
the fees and expenses of Directors who are not affiliated with PIFM or the
Fund's Subadvisor, (c) the fees and certain expenses of the Custodian and
Transfer Agent, including the cost of providing records to the Manager in
connection with its obligation of maintaining required records of the Fund and
of pricing the Fund's shares, (d) the charges and expenses of legal counsel
and independent accountants for the Fund, (e) brokerage commissions and any
issue or transfer taxes chargeable to the Fund in connection with its
securities transactions, (f) all taxes and corporate fees payable by the Fund
to
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governmental agencies, (g) the fees of any trade associations of which the
Fund may be a member, (h) the cost of stock certificates representing shares
of the Fund, (i) the cost of fidelity and liability insurance, (j) certain
organization expenses of the Fund and the fees and expenses involved in
registering and maintaining registration of the Fund and of its shares with
the SEC, registering the Fund as a broker or dealer and qualifying its shares
under state securities laws, including the preparation and printing of the
Fund's registration statements and prospectuses for such purposes, (k)
allocable communications expenses with respect to investor services and all
expenses of shareholders' and Directors' meetings and of preparing, printing
and mailing reports, proxy statements and prospectuses to shareholders in the
amount necessary for distribution to the shareholders, (l) litigation and
indemnification expenses and other extraordinary expenses not incurred in the
ordinary course of the Fund's business and (m) distribution fees.
The Management Agreement provides that PIFM will not be liable for any error
of judgment or for any loss suffered by the Fund in connection with the
matters to which the Management Agreement relates, except a loss resulting
from willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of
its duties. The Management Agreement provides that it will terminate
automatically if assigned (as defined in the Investment Company Act), and that
it may be terminated without penalty by either PIFM or the Company (by the
Board of Directors or vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities
of the Fund, as defined in the Investment Company Act) upon not more than 60
days' nor less than 30 days' written notice. The Management Agreement will
continue in effect for a period of more than two years from the date of
execution only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least
annually in accordance with the requirements of the Investment Company Act.
For the fiscal years ended April 30, 2000, 1999 and 1998 PIFM received net
management fees of $2,306,681, $2,104,075 and $1,582,883, respectively.
PIFM has entered into the Subadvisory Agreement with PI, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Prudential. The Subadvisory Agreement provides that PI will
furnish investment advisory services in connection with the management of the
Fund. In connection therewith, PI is obligated to keep certain books and
records of the Fund. PIFM continues to have responsibility for all investment
advisory services pursuant to the Management Agreement and supervises PI's
performance of such services. PI was reimbursed by PIFM for the reasonable
costs and expenses incurred by PI in furnishing services to PIFM. PI is
compensated by PIFM for PI's services in the amount of .375% at the Fund's
daily net assets.
The Subadvisory Agreement was last approved by the Board of Directors,
including a majority of the Directors who are not parties to the contract or
interested persons of any such party, as defined in the Investment Company Act
on May 23, 2000, and by the initial shareholder of the Fund on July 7, 1994.
The Subadvisory Agreement provides that it will terminate in the event of
its assignment (as defined in the Investment Company Act) or upon the
termination of the Management Agreement. The Subadvisory Agreement may be
terminated by the Fund, PIFM or PIC upon not more than 60 days', nor less than
30 days', written notice. The Subadvisory Agreement provides that it will
continue in effect for a period of more than two years from its execution only
so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in
accordance with the requirements of the Investment Company Act.
(B) PRINCIPAL UNDERWRITER, DISTRIBUTOR AND RULE 12B-1 PLANS
Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (PIMS or the Distributor),
Gateway Center Three, 100 Mulberry Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102-4077, acts
as the distributor of the shares of the Fund.
Pursuant to separate Distribution and Service Plans (the Class A Plan, the
Class B Plan and the Class C Plan, collectively the "Plans") adopted pursuant
to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act and a distribution agreement
(the "Distribution Agreement"), the Distributor incurs the expenses of
distributing the Fund's Class A, Class B and Class C shares. The Distributor
also incurs the expenses of distributing the Fund's Class Z shares under the
Distribution Agreement, none of which are reimbursed by or paid for by the
Fund. See "How the Fund is Managed--Distributor" in the Prospectus.
Under the Plans, the Fund is obligated to pay distribution and/or service
fees to the Distributor as compensation for its distribution and service
activities, not as reimbursement for specific expenses incurred. If the
Distributor's expenses exceed its
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distribution and service fees, the Fund will not be obligated to pay any
additional expenses. If the Distributor's expenses are less than such
distribution and service fees, it will retain its full fees and realize a
profit.
The distribution and/or service fees may also be used by the Distributor to
compensate dealers on a continuing basis in consideration for the
distribution, marketing, administrative and other services and activities
provided by dealers with respect to the promotion of the sale of the Fund's
shares and the maintenance of related shareholder accounts.
CLASS A PLAN. Under the Class A Plan, the Fund may pay the Distributor for
its distribution-related activities with respect to Class A shares at an
annual rate of up to .30 of 1% of the average daily net assets of the Class A
shares. The Class A Plan provides that (1) up to .25 of 1% of the average
daily net assets of the Class A shares may be used to pay for personal service
and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts (service fee) and (2) total
distribution fees (including the service fee of .25 of 1%) may not exceed .30
of 1%. The Distributor has contractually agreed to limit its distribution-
related fees payable under the Class A Plan to .25 of 1% of the average daily
net assets of the Class A shares for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2001,
and voluntarily limited its distribution-related fees for the fiscal year
ended April 30, 1999, to .25 of 1% of the average daily net assets of the
Class A shares.
For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2000, the Distributor received payments
of approximately $213,300 under the Class A Plan and spent approximately
$196,000 in distributing the Fund's shares. This amount was primarily expended
for payments of account servicing fees to financial advisers and other persons
who sell Class A shares. For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2000, the
Distributor received approximately $121,600 in initial sales charges in
connection with the sale of Class A shares.
CLASS B AND CLASS C PLANS. Under the Class B and Class C Plans, the Fund
pays the Distributor for its distribution-related activities with respect to
Class B and Class C shares at an annual rate of up to 1% of the average daily
net assets of each of the Class B and Class C shares. The Class B Plan
provides that (1) up to .25 of 1% of the average daily net assets of the Class
B shares may be paid as a service fee and (2) up to .75 of 1% (not including
the service fee) of the average daily net assets of the Class B shares (asset-
based sales charge) may be paid for distribution-related expenses with respect
to the Class B shares. The Class C Plan provides that (1) up to .25 of 1% of
the average daily net assets of the Class C shares may be paid as a service
fee and (2) up to .75 of 1% of the average daily net assets of the Class C
shares may be paid for distribution-related expenses with respect to Class C
shares. The service fee (.25 of 1% of average daily net assets) is used to pay
for personal service and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts. The
Distributor also receives contingent deferred sales charges from certain
redeeming shareholders and, with respect to Class C shares, an initial sales
charge.
Class B Plan. For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2000, the Distributor
received approximately $1,938,100 from the Fund under the Class B Plan and
spent approximately $1,112,600 in distributing the Class B shares. It is
estimated that of the latter amount, approximately .4% ($4,000) was spent on
printing and mailing of prospectuses to other than current shareholders; 28%
($311,500) was spent on compensation to broker-dealers for commissions to
representatives and other expenses, including an allocation of overhead and
other branch office distribution-related expenses, incurred for distribution
of Class B shares; and 71.6% ($797,100) was spent on the aggregate of (1)
payments of commissions and account servicing fees to financial advisers
(48.0% or $534,400) and (2) an allocation of overhead and other branch office
distribution-related expenses for payments of related expenses (23.6% or
$262,700). The term "overhead and other branch office distribution-related
expenses" represents (a) the expenses of operating Prudential Securities' and
Pruco Securities Corporation's (Prusec's) branch offices in connection with
the sale of Fund shares, including lease costs, the salaries and employee
benefits of operations and sales support personnel, utility costs,
communications costs and the costs of stationery and supplies, (b) the costs
of client sales seminars, (c) expenses of mutual fund sales coordinators to
promote the sale of Fund shares and (d) other incidental expenses relating to
branch promotion of Fund sales.
The Distributor also receives the proceeds of contingent deferred sales
charges paid by investors upon certain redemptions of Class B shares. For the
fiscal year ended April 30, 2000, the Distributor received approximately
$367,400 in contingent deferred sales charges attributable to Class B shares.
Class C Plan. For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2000, the Distributor
received approximately $159,700 under the Class C Plan and spent approximately
$159,700 in distributing Class C shares. It is estimated that of the latter
amount .2% ($300) was spent on printing and mailing of prospectuses to other
then current shareholder; 2.8% ($4,500) was spent on compensation to
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broker-dealers for commissions to representatives and other expenses,
including an allocation of overhead and other branch office distribution-
related expenses, incurred for distribution of Fund shares; and 97.0%
($154,900) was spent on the aggregate of (1) payments of commissions and
account servicing fees to financial advisers (84.5% or $134,900) and (2) an
allocation of overhead and other branch office distribution-related expenses
for payments of related expenses (12.5% or $20,000).
For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2000, PIMS received approximately
$33,800 in initial sales charges. The Distributor also receives the proceeds
of contingent deferred sales charges paid by investors upon certain
redemptions of Class C shares. For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2000, the
Distributor received approximately $9,500 in contingent deferred sales charges
attributable to Class C shares.
Distribution expenses attributable to the sale of Class A, Class B and Class
C shares of the Fund other than expenses allocable to a particular class are
allocated to each such class based upon the ratio of sales of each such class
to the sales of Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the Fund. The
distribution fee and sales charge of one class will not be used to subsidize
the sale of another class.
The Class A, Class B and Class C Plans continue in effect from year to year,
provided that each such continuance is approved at least annually by a vote of
the Board of Directors, including a majority vote of the Directors who are not
interested persons of the Fund and who have no direct or indirect financial
interest in the Class A, Class B or Class C Plan or in any agreement related
to the Plans (Rule 12b-1 Directors), cast in person at a meeting called for
the purpose of voting on such continuance. A Plan may be terminated at any
time, without penalty, by the vote of a majority of the Rule 12b-1 Directors
or by the vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of the
applicable class of the Fund on not more than 30 days' written notice to any
other party to the Plan. The Plans may not be amended to increase materially
the amounts to be spent for the services described therein without approval by
the shareholders of the applicable class (by both Class A and Class B
shareholders, voting separately, in the case of material amendments to the
Class A Plan), and all material amendments are required to be approved by the
Board of Directors in the manner described above. Each Plan will automatically
terminate in the event of its assignment. The Fund will not be contractually
obligated to pay expenses incurred under the Class A Plan, Class B Plan or
Class C Plan if such Plan is terminated or not continued.
Pursuant to each Plan, the Board of Directors will review at least quarterly
a written report of the distribution expenses incurred on behalf of the Class
A, Class B and Class C shares of the Fund by the Distributor. The report will
include an itemization of the distribution expenses and the purposes of such
expenditures. In addition, as long as the Plans remain in effect, the
selection and nomination of Rule 12b-1 Directors will be committed to the Rule
12b-1 Directors.
Pursuant to the Distribution Agreement, the Fund has agreed to indemnify the
Distributor to the extent permitted by applicable law against certain
liabilities under the Securities Act of 1993, as amended.
In addition to distribution and service fees paid by the Fund under the
Class A, Class B and Class C Plans, the Manager (or one of its affiliates) may
make payments to dealers (including Prudential Securities) and other persons
which distribute shares of the Fund (including Class Z shares). Such payments
may be calculated by reference to the net asset value of shares sold by such
persons or otherwise.
FEE WAIVERS/SUBSIDIES. PIFM may from time to time waive all or a portion of
its management fee and subsidize all or a portion of the operating expenses of
the Fund. In addition, the Distributor has contractually agreed to waive a
portion of its distribution fees for the Class A shares for the fiscal year
ending April 30, 2000. Fee waivers and subsidies will increase the Fund's
total return.
NASD MAXIMUM SALES CHARGE RULE. Pursuant to rules of the NASD, the
Distributor is required to limit aggregate initial sales charges, deferred
sales charges and asset-based sales charges to 6.25% of total gross sales of
each class of shares. Interest charges on unreimbursed distribution expenses
equal to the prime rate plus one percent per annum may be added to the 6.25%
limitation. Sales from the reinvestment of dividends and distributions are not
included in the calculation of the 6.25%
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limitation. The annual asset-based sales charge on shares of the Fund may not
exceed .75 of 1% per class. The 6.25% limitation applies to the Fund rather
than on a per shareholder basis. If aggregate sales charges were to exceed
6.25% of total gross sales of any class, all sales charges on shares of all
classes would be suspended.
(C) OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS
State Street Bank and Trust Company, One Heritage Drive, North Quincy,
Massachusetts 02171, serves as Custodian for the Fund's portfolio securities
and cash and, in that capacity, maintains certain financial and accounting
books and records pursuant to an agreement with the Fund. Subcustodians
provide custodial services for any foreign assets of the Fund held outside the
United States.
Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC (PMFS), 194 Wood Ave. South, Iselin, New
Jersey 08853, serves as the Transfer Agent of the Fund. PMFS is an affiliate
of PIFM. PMFS provides customary transfer agency services to the Fund,
including the handling of shareholder communications, the processing of
shareholder transactions, the maintenance of shareholder account records, the
payment of dividends and distributions and related functions. For these
services, PMFS receives an annual fee per shareholder account, a new account
set-up fee for each manually-established shareholder account and a monthly
inactive zero balance account fee per shareholder account. PMFS is also
reimbursed for its out-of-pocket expenses, including but not limited to
postage, stationery, printing, allocable communication expenses and other
costs.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, 1177 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York
10036, serves as the Fund's independent accountants and in that capacity
audits the Fund's annual financial statements.
CODES OF ETHICS
The Board of Directors of the Fund has adopted a Code of Ethics. In
addition, the Manager, Subadviser and Distributor have each adopted a Code of
Ethics (the Codes). The Codes permit personnel subject to the Codes to invest
in securities, including securities that may be purchased or held by the Fund.
However, the protective provisions of the Codes prohibit certain investments
and limit such personnel from making investments during periods when the Fund
is making such investments. The Codes are on public file with, and are
available from, the Commission.
BROKERAGE ALLOCATION AND OTHER PRACTICES
Subject to policies established by the Fund's Board of Directors and the
oversight and review of the Manager, the Subadviser is primarily responsible
for the execution of the Fund's portfolio transactions and the allocation of
its brokerage business. In executing such transactions, the Subadviser will
seek to obtain the best price and execution for the Fund, taking into account
such factors as price, size of order, difficulty and risk of execution and
operational facilities of the firm involved. Securities in which the Fund
invests may be traded in the over-the-counter markets, and the Fund deals
directly with the dealers who make markets in such securities except in those
circumstances where better prices and execution are available elsewhere.
Commission rates are established pursuant to negotiation with brokers or
dealers based on the quality or quantity of services provided in light of
generally prevailing rates, and while the Subadviser generally seeks
reasonably competitive commission rates, the Fund does not necessarily pay the
lowest commissions available. The allocation of orders among brokers and the
commission rates paid are reviewed quarterly by the Board of Directors of the
Fund.
The Fund has no obligation to deal with any broker or group of brokers in
executing transactions in portfolio securities. Subject to obtaining the best
price and execution, brokers who sell shares of the Fund or provide
supplemental research, market and statistical information and other research
services and products to the Subadviser may receive orders for transactions by
the Fund. Such information, services and products are those which brokerage
houses customarily provide to institutional investors, and include items such
as statistical and economic data, research reports on particular companies and
industries, and computer software used for research with respect to investment
decisions. Information, services and products so received are in addition to
and not in lieu of the services required to be performed by the Subadviser
under the Subadvisory Agreement and the expenses of the Subadviser are not
necessarily reduced as a result of the receipt of such supplemental
information, services and products. Such information, services and products
may be useful to the Subadviser in providing services to clients other than
the Fund, and not all such information, services and products are used by the
Subadviser in connection with the Fund. Similarly, such
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information, services and products provided to the Subadviser by brokers and
dealers through whom other clients of the Subadviser effect securities
transactions may be useful to the Subadviser in providing services to the
Fund. The Subadviser is authorized to pay higher commissions on brokerage
transactions for the Fund to brokers in order to secure information, services
and products described above, subject to review by the Fund's Board of
Directors from time to time as to the extent and continuation of this
practice. During the fiscal year ended April 30, 1999, substantially all of
the Fund's brokerage commissions were paid to firms which provided research
services to the Fund's Subadviser.
Although investment decisions for the Fund are made independently from those
of the other accounts managed by the Subadviser, investments of the kind made
by the Fund may often also be made by such other accounts. When a purchase or
sale of the same security is made at substantially the same time on behalf of
the Fund and one or more other accounts managed by the Subadviser, available
investments are allocated in the discretion of the Subadviser by such means
as, in its judgment, result in fair treatment. The Subadviser aggregates
orders for purchases and sales of securities of the same issuer on the same
day among the Fund and its other managed accounts, and the price paid to or
received by the Fund and those accounts is the average obtained in those
orders. In some cases, such aggregation and allocation procedures may affect
adversely the price paid or received by the Fund or the size of the position
purchased or sold by the Fund.
In the over-the-counter market, securities are generally traded on a "net"
basis with dealers acting as principal for their own accounts without a stated
commission, although the price of the security usually includes a profit to
the dealer. In underwritten offerings, securities are purchased at a fixed
price which includes an amount of compensation to the underwriter, generally
referred to as the underwriter's concession or discount. On occasion, certain
money market instruments and agency securities may be purchased directly from
the issuer, in which case no commissions or discounts are paid. The Fund will
not deal with Prudential Securities in any transaction in which Prudential
Securities acts as principal. Thus, it will not deal in over-the-counter
securities with Prudential Securities acting as market marker, and it will not
execute a negotiated trade with Prudential Securities if execution involves
Prudential Securities acting as principal with respect to any part of the
Fund's order.
Portfolio securities may not be purchased from any underwriting or selling
syndicate of which Prudential Securities (or any affiliate), during the
existence of the syndicate, is a principal underwriter (as defined in the
Investment Company Act), except in accordance with rules of the Commission.
This limitation, in the opinion of the Fund, will not significantly affect the
Fund's ability to pursue its present investment objective. However, in the
future in other circumstances, the Fund may be at a disadvantage because of
this limitation in comparison to other funds with similar objectives but not
subject to such limitation.
Subject to the above considerations, Prudential Securities may act as a
securities broker or dealer for the Fund. In order for Prudential Securities
to effect any portfolio transactions for the Fund, the commissions, fees or
other remuneration received by Prudential Securities must be reasonable and
fair compared to the commissions, fees or other remuneration paid to other
such brokers or dealers in connection with comparable transactions involving
similar securities sold on an exchange during a comparable period of time.
This standard would allow Prudential Securities to receive no more than the
remuneration which would be expected to be received by an unaffiliated broker
or dealer in a commensurate arms-length transaction. Furthermore, the Board of
Directors of the Fund, including a majority of the Directors who are not
"interested" directors, has adopted procedures which are reasonably designed
to provide that any commissions, fees or other remuneration paid to Prudential
Securities are consistent with the foregoing standard. In accordance with
Section 11(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Prudential Securities
may not retain compensation for effecting transactions on a national
securities exchange for the Fund unless the Fund has expressly authorized the
retention of such compensation in a written contract executed by the Fund and
Prudential Securities. Section 11(a) provides that Prudential Securities must
furnish to the Fund at least annually a statement setting forth the total
amount of all compensation retained by Prudential Securities for transactions
effected by the Fund during the applicable period. Brokerage transactions with
Prudential Securities are also subject to such fiduciary standards as may be
imposed by applicable law.
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The table below shows certain information regarding the payment of
commissions by the Fund, including the commissions paid to Prudential
Securities, for the three fiscal years ended April 30, 2000.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FISCAL YEAR ENDED APRIL 30,
-----------------------------------
2000 1999 1998
---------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Total brokerage commissions paid by the
Fund...................................... $1,272,222 $967,725 $586,618
Total brokerage commissions paid to
Prudential Securities..................... $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Percentage of total brokerage commissions
paid to Prudential Securities............. 0% 0% 0%
Percentage of total dollar amounts of
transactions involving commissions that
were effected through Prudential
Securities................................ 0% 0% 0%
</TABLE>
The Fund is required to disclose its holdings of securities of its regular
brokers and dealers (as defined under Rule 10b-1 of the Investment Company
Act) and their parents at April 30, 2000. As of April 30, 2000, the Fund held
securities of ABN AMRO Incorporated, Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc., Credit Suisse
First Boston Corp., Morgan (J.P.) Securities, Inc. and Salomon Smith Barney,
Inc. in the aggregate amount of $2,744,000, $2,744,000, $2,744,000, $3,601,000
and $2,787,000, respectively.
CAPITAL STOCK AND ORGANIZATION
THE FUND IS AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE 500 MILLION SHARES OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK,
500 MILLION SHARES OF CLASS B COMMON STOCK, 500 MILLION SHARES OF CLASS C
COMMON STOCK AND 500 MILLION SHARES OF CLASS Z COMMON STOCK OF THE FUND, $.001
PAR VALUE PER SHARE. Currently, the Fund is offering all four classes. In
accordance with the Fund's Articles of Incorporation, the Directors may
authorize the creation of additional series and classes within such series
(the proceeds of which would be invested in separate, independently managed
series with distinct investment objectives and policies and share purchase,
redemption and net asset value procedures), with such preferences, privileges,
limitations and voting and dividend rights as the Trustees may determine. All
consideration received by the Fund for shares of any additional series, and
all assets in which such consideration is invested, would belong to that
series (subject only to the rights of creditors of that series) and would be
subject to the liabilities related thereto. Pursuant to the Investment Company
Act, shareholders of any additional series of shares would normally have to
approve the adoption of any advisory contract relating to such series and of
any changes in the investment policies related thereto. The Directors have no
intention of authorizing additional series at the present time.
The Articles of Incorporation further provide that no Director, officer,
employee or agent of the Fund is liable to the Fund or to a shareholder, nor
is any Director, officer, employee or agent liable to any third person in
connection with the affairs of the Fund, except as such liability may arise
from his or her own bad faith, willful misfeasance, gross negligence or
reckless disregard of his or her duties. It also provides that all third
parties shall look solely to the Fund property for satisfaction of claims
arising in connection with the affairs of the Fund. With the exceptions
stated, the Articles of Incorporation permit the Directors to provide for the
indemnification of Directors, officers, employees or agents of the Fund
against all liability in connection with the affairs of the Fund.
The Fund shall continue without limitation of time subject to the provisions
in the Articles of Incorporation concerning termination by action of the
shareholders or by the Directors by written notice to the shareholders.
The Directors have the power to alter the number and the terms of office of
the Directors and they may at any time lengthen their own terms or make their
terms of unlimited duration and appoint their own successors, provided that
always at least a majority of the Directors have been elected by the
shareholders of the Fund. The voting rights of shareholders are not
cumulative, so that holders of more than 50 percent of the shares voting can,
if they choose, elect all Directors being selected, while the holders of the
remaining shares would be unable to elect any Directors.
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PURCHASE, REDEMPTION AND PRICING OF FUND SHARES
Shares of the Fund may be purchased at a price equal to the next determined
net asset value (NAV) per share plus a sales charge which, at the election of
the investor, may be imposed either (i) at the time of the purchase (Class A
shares and Class C shares) or (ii) on a deferred basis (Class B and Class C
shares). Class Z shares of the Fund are offered to a limited group of
investors at NAV without any sales charge.
Each class of shares represents an interest in the same assets of the Fund
and is identical in all respects except that (i) each class is subject to
different sales charges and distribution and/or service fees (except for Class
Z shares, which are not subject to any sales charge or distribution and/or
service fee), which may affect performance; (ii) each class has exclusive
voting rights on any matter submitted to shareholders that relates solely to
its arrangement and has separate voting rights on any matter submitted to
shareholders in which the interests of one class differ from the interests of
any other class; (iii) each class has a different exchange privilege; (iv)
only Class B shares have a conversion feature and (v) Class Z shares are
offered exclusively for sale to a limited group of investors.
PURCHASE BY WIRE. For an initial purchase of shares of the Fund by wire, you
must complete an application and telephone PMFS at (800) 225-1852 (toll-free)
to receive an account number. PMFS will request the following information:
your name, address, tax identification number, class election, dividend
distribution election, amount being wired and wiring bank. You should then
give instructions to your bank to transfer funds by wire to State Street Bank
and Trust Company (State Street), Boston, Massachusetts, Custody and
Shareholder Services Division, Attention: Prudential Europe Growth Fund, Inc.,
specifying on the wire the account number assigned by PMFS and your name and
identifying the class in which you are investing (Class A, Class B, Class C or
Class Z shares).
If you arrange for receipt by State Street of Federal Funds prior to the
calculation of NAV (4:15 P.M., New York time), on a business day, you may
purchase shares of the Fund as of that day.
In making a subsequent purchase order by wire, you should wire State Street
directly and should be sure that the wire specifies Prudential Europe Growth
Fund, Inc., Class A, Class B, Class C or Class Z shares, and your name and
individual account number. You do not need to call PMFS to make subsequent
purchase orders utilizing Federal Funds. The minimum amount which may be
invested by wire is $1,000.
ISSUANCE OF FUND SHARES FOR SECURITIES
Transactions involving the issuance of Fund shares for securities (rather
than cash) will be limited to (i) reorganizations, (ii) statutory mergers, or
(iii) other acquisitions of portfolio securities that meet the investment
objective and policies of the Fund, are liquid and not subject to restrictions
on resale, have a value that is readily ascertainable via listing on or
trading in a recognized United States or international exchange or market, and
are approved by the Fund's investment adviser.
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SPECIMEN PRICE MAKE-UP
Under the current distribution arrangements between the Fund and the
Distributor, the Distributor sells Class A shares at net asset value plus a
maximum sales charge of 5%, sells Class C* shares with a 1% sales charge, and
sells Class B* and Class Z shares at NAV. Using the NAV at April 30, 2000, the
maximum offering price of the Fund's shares is as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
CLASS A
Net asset value.................................................. $21.63
Maximum sales charge (5% of offering price)...................... 1.14
------
Offering price to public......................................... $22.77
======
CLASS B
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per Class B
share*.......................................................... $20.82
======
CLASS C
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per Class C
share*.......................................................... $20.83
Sales charge (1% of offering price) ............................. .21
------
Offering price to public......................................... $21.04
======
CLASS Z
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per Class Z
share........................................................... $21.74
======
</TABLE>
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*Class B and Class C shares are subject to a contingent
deferred sales charge on certain redemptions. See "How to Buy,
Sell and Exchange Shares of the Fund--How to Sell Your
Shares--Contingent Deferred Sales Charge" in the Prospectus.
SELECTING A PURCHASE ALTERNATIVE
The following will assist you in determining which method of purchase best
suits your individual circumstances, based on the Fund's current fees and
expenses:
If you intend to hold your investment in the Fund for less than 4 years and
do not qualify for a reduced sales charge on Class A shares, since Class A
shares are subject to an initial sales charge of 5% and Class B shares are
subject to a CDSC of 5% which declines to zero over a 6 year period, you
should consider purchasing Class C shares over either Class A or Class B
shares.
If you intend to hold your investment for longer than 4 years, but less than
5 years, and do not qualify for a reduced sales charge on Class A shares, you
should consider purchasing Class B or Class C shares over Class A shares. This
is because the initial sales charge plus the cumulative annual distribution-
related fee on Class A shares would exceed those of the Class B and Class C
shares if you redeem your investment during this time period. In addition,
more of your money would be invested initially in the case of Class C shares,
because of the relatively low initial sales charge, and all of your money
would be invested initially in the case of Class B shares, which are sold at
NAV.
If you qualify for a reduced sales charge on Class A shares, you may benefit
by purchasing Class A shares over either Class B or Class C shares regardless
of how long you intend to hold your investment. See "Reduction and Waiver of
Initial Sales Charge--Class A Shares" below. However, unlike Class B shares,
you would not have all of your money invested initially because the sales
charge on Class A shares is deducted at the time of purchase.
If you do not qualify for a reduced sales charge on Class A shares and you
purchase Class B or Class C shares, you would have to hold your investment for
more than 6 years in the case of Class B shares and 5 years in the case of
Class C shares for the higher cumulative annual distribution-related fee on
those shares plus, in the case of Class C shares, the 1% initial sales charge
to exceed the initial sales charge plus the cumulative annual distribution-
related fees on Class A shares. This does not take into account the time value
of money, which further reduces the impact of the higher Class B or Class C
distribution-related fee on the investment, fluctuations in NAV, the effect of
the return on the investment over this period of time or redemptions when the
CDSC is applicable.
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REDUCTION AND WAIVER OF INITIAL SALES CHARGE--CLASS A SHARES
BENEFIT PLANS. Certain group retirement and savings plans may purchase Class
A shares without the initial sales charge if they meet the required minimum
amount of assets, average account balance or number of eligible employees. For
more information about these requirements, call Prudential at (800) 353-2847.
OTHER WAIVERS. In addition, Class A shares may be purchased at NAV, without
the initial sales charge, through the Distributor or the Transfer Agent, by:
. officers of the Prudential Mutual Funds (including the Fund),
. employees of the Distributor, Prudential Securities, PIFM and their
subsidiaries and members of the families of such persons who maintain an
"employee related" account at Prudential Securities or the Transfer
Agent,
. employees of subadvisers of the Prudential Mutual Funds, provided that
purchases at NAV are permitted by such person's employer,
. Prudential, employees and special agents of Prudential and its
subsidiaries and all persons who have retired directly from active
service with Prudential or one of its subsidiaries,
. members of the Board of Directors of Prudential,
. real estate brokers, agents and employees of real estate brokerage
companies affiliated with The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates who
maintain an account at Prudential Securities, Prusec or with the
Transfer Agent.
. registered representatives and employees of brokers who have entered
into a selected dealer agreement with the Distributor, provided that
purchases at NAV are permitted by such person's employer,
. investors who have a business relationship with a financial adviser who
joined Prudential Securities from another investment firm, provided that
(1) the purchase is made within 180 days if the commencement of the
financial adviser's employment at Prudential Securities, or within one
year in the case of pension, profit-sharing or other employee benefit
plans qualified under Section 401 of the Internal Revenue Code, deferred
compensation and annuity plans under Sections 457 and 403(b)(7) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Internal Revenue Code)
and non-qualified plans for which the Fund is an available option
(collectively, Benefit Plans), (2) the purchase is made with proceeds of
a redemption of shares of any open-end non-money market fund sponsored
by the financial adviser's previous employer (other than a fund which
imposes a distribution or service fee of .25 of 1% or less) and (3) the
financial adviser served as the client's broker on the previous
purchase.
. investors in Individual Retirement Accounts, provided the purchase is
made with the proceeds of a tax-free rollover of assets from a Benefit
Plan for which Prudential provides administrative or recordkeeping
services and further provided that such purchase is made within 60 days
of receipt of the Benefit Plan distribution,
. orders placed by broker-dealers, investment advisors or financial
planners who have entered into an agreement with the Distributor, who
place trades for their own accounts or the accounts of their clients and
who charge a management, consulting or other fee for their services (for
example, mutual fund "wrap" or asset allocation programs), and
. orders placed by clients of broker-dealers, investment advisers or
financial planners who place trades for customer accounts if the
accounts are linked to the master account of such broker-dealer,
investment adviser or financial planner and the broker-dealer,
investment adviser or financial planner charges its clients a separate
fee for its services (for example, mutual fund "supermarket programs").
Broker-dealers, investment advisers or financial planners sponsoring fee-
based programs (such as mutual fund "wrap" or asset allocation programs and
mutual fund "supermarket" (programs) may offer their clients more than one
class of shares in the Fund in connection with different pricing options for
their programs. Investors should consider carefully any separate transaction
and other fees charged by these programs in connection with investing in each
available share class before selecting a share class.
For an investor to obtain any reduction or waiver of the initial sales
charge at the time of the sale, either the Transfer Agent must be notified
directly by the investor or the Distributor must be notified by the dealer
facilitating the transaction at the time of
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the sale that the sale qualifies for the reduced or waived sales charge. The
reduction or waiver will be granted subject to confirmation of your
entitlement. No initial sales charge is imposed upon Class A shares acquired
upon the reinvestment of dividends and distributions.
COMBINED PURCHASE AND CUMULATIVE PURCHASE PRIVILEGE. If an investor or
eligible group of related investors purchases Class A shares of the Fund
concurrently with Class A shares of other Prudential Mutual Funds, the
purchases may be combined to take advantage of the reduced sales charges
applicable to larger purchases. See "How to Buy, Sell and Exchange Shares of
the Fund--Reducing or Waiving Class A's Initial Sales Charge" in the
Prospectus.
An eligible group of related investors includes any combination of the
following:
. an individual,
. the individual's spouse, their children and their parents,
. the individual's and spouse's Individual Retirement Account (IRA),
. any company controlled by the individual (a person, entity or group that
holds 25% or more of the outstanding voting securities of a company will
be deemed to control the company, and, a partnership will be deemed to
be controlled by each of its general partners),
. a trust created by the individual, the beneficiaries of which are the
individual, his or her spouse, parents or children,
. a Uniform Gifts to Minors Act/Uniform Transfers to Minors Act account
created by the individual or the individual's spouse, and
. one or more employee benefit plans of a company controlled by an
individual.
In addition, an eligible group of related investors may include an employer
(or group of related employers) and one or more qualified retirement plans of
such employer or employers. An employer controlling, controlled by or under
common control with another employer is deemed related to that employer.
The Transfer Agent, the Distributor or the dealer must be notified at the
time of purchase that the investor is entitled to a reduced sales charge. The
reduced sales charges will be granted subject to confirmation of the
investor's holdings. The Combined Purchase and Cumulative Purchase Privilege
does not apply to individual participants in any retirement or group plans.
RIGHTS OF ACCUMULATION. Reduced sales charges are also available through
Rights of Accumulation, under which an investor or an eligible group of
related investors, as described above under "Combined Purchase and Cumulative
Purchase Privilege," may aggregate the value of their existing holdings of
shares of the Fund and shares of other Prudential Mutual Funds (excluding
money market funds other than those acquired pursuant to the exchange
privilege) to determine the reduced sales charge. However, the value of shares
held directly with the Transfer Agent and through your broker will not be
aggregated to determine the reduced sales charge. The value of existing
holdings for purposes of determining the reduced sales charge is calculated
using the maximum offering price (NAV plus maximum sales charge) as of the
previous business day. The Distributor or the Transfer Agent must be notified
at the time of purchase that the investor is entitled to a reduced sales
charge. Reduced sales charges will be granted subject to confirmation of the
investor's holdings. Rights of accumulation are not available to individual
participants in any retirement or group plans.
LETTERS OF INTENT. Reduced sales charges also are available to investors (or
an eligible group of related investors), who enter into a written letter of
intent providing for the purchase, within a thirteen-month period, of shares
of the Fund and shares of other Prudential mutual funds (letter of intent).
For purposes of the letter of intent, all shares of the Fund and shares of
Prudential mutual funds (excluding money market funds, other than those
acquired pursuant to the exchange privilege) which were previously purchased
and are still owned are also included in determining the applicable reduction.
However, the value of shares held directly with the Transfer Agent, Prudential
or its affiliates, and through your broker will not be aggregated to determine
the reduced sales charge.
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A letter of intent permits an investor to establish a total investment goal
to be achieved by any number of investments over a thirteen-month period. Each
investment made during the period will receive the reduced sales charge
applicable to the amount represented by the goal, as if it were a single
investment. Escrowed shares totaling 5% of the dollar amount of the letter of
intent will be held by the Transfer Agent in the name of the investor. The
effective date of a letter of intent may be back-dated up to 90 days, in order
that any investments made during this 90-day period, valued at the investor's
cost, can be applied to the fulfillment of the letter of intent goal.
The letter of intent does not obligate the investor to purchase, nor the
Fund to sell, the indicated amount. In the event the letter of intent goal is
not satisfied within the thirteen-month period, the investor is required to
pay the difference between the sales charge otherwise applicable to the
purchases made during this period and sales charges actually paid. Such
payment may be made directly to the Distributor or, if not paid, the
Distributor will liquidate sufficient escrowed shares to obtain such
difference. Investors electing to purchase shares of the Fund pursuant to a
letter of intent should carefully read such letter.
The Transfer Agent, Distributor or the dealer must be notified at the time
of purchase that the investor is entitled to a reduced sales charge. The
reduced sales charge will be granted subject to confirmation of the investor's
holdings.
CLASS B SHARES AND CLASS C SHARES
The offering price of Class B shares is the NAV next determined following
receipt of an order in proper form by the Transfer Agent, your Dealer or the
Distributor. Class C shares are sold with an initial sales charge of 1%.
Redemptions of Class B and Class C shares may be subject to a CDSC. See
"Contingent Deferred Sales Charge."
The Distributor will pay, from its own resources, sales commissions at the
time of sale of up to 4% of the purchase price of Class B shares to Dealers,
financial advisers and other persons who sell Class B shares. This facilitates
the ability of the Fund to sell the Class B shares without an initial sales
charge being deducted at the time of purchase. The Distributor anticipates
that it will recoup its advancement of sales commissions from the combination
of the CDSC and the distribution fee. See "How the Fund is Managed--
Distributor." In connection with the sale of Class C shares, the Distributor
will pay at the time of the sale, from its own resources, dealers, financial
advisers and other persons which distribute Class C shares, a sales commission
of up to 1% of the purchase price.
WAIVER OF INITIAL SALES CHARGE--CLASS C SHARES
BENEFIT PLANS. Certain group retirement plans may purchase Class C shares at
NAV, without the initial sales charge. For more information, call Prudential
at (800) 353-2847.
INVESTMENTS OF REDEMPTION PROCEEDS FROM OTHER INVESTMENT
COMPANIES. Investors may purchase Class C shares at NAV, without the initial
sales charge, with the proceeds from the redemption of shares of any
unaffiliated registered investment company which were not held through an
account with any Prudential affiliate. Such purchases must be made within 60
days of the redemption. Investors eligible for this waiver include: (i)
investors purchasing shares through an account at Prudential Securities; (ii)
investors purchasing shares through an ADVANTAGE Account or an Investor
Account with Pruco Securities Corporation (Prusec); and (iii) investors
purchasing shares though other Dealers. This waiver is not available to
investors who purchase shares directly from the Transfer Agent. You must
notify your Dealer if you are entitled to this waiver and provide it with such
supporting documents as it may deem appropriate.
CLASS Z SHARES
Class Z shares of the Fund currently are available for purchase by the
following categories of investors:
. Benefit Plans, provided such Benefit Plans (in combination with other
plans sponsored by the same employer or group of related employers) have
at least $50 million in defined contribution assets,
. participants in any fee-based program sponsored by an affiliate of the
Distributor which includes mutual funds as investment options and for
which the Fund is an available option,
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. certain participants in the MEDLEY Program (group variable annuity
contracts) sponsored by Prudential for whom Class Z shares of the
Prudential Mutual Funds are an available investment option,
. Benefit Plans for which an affiliate of the Distributor provides
administrative or recordkeeping services and as of September 20, 1996,
(a) were Class Z shareholders of the Prudential Mutual Funds or (b)
executed a letter of intent to purchase Class Z shares of the Prudential
Mutual Funds,
. the Prudential Securities Cash Balance Pension Plan, an employee defined
benefit plan sponsored by Prudential Securities,
. current and former Directors/Trustees of Prudential mutual funds
(including the Fund),
. employees of Prudential and/or Prudential Securities who participate in
a Prudential-sponsored employee retirement/tax qualified plan and,
. Prudential, with an investment of $10 million or more.
In connection with the sale of Class Z shares, the Manager, the Distributor
or one of their affiliates may pay dealers, financial advisers and other
persons who distribute shares a finder's fee, from its own resources, based on
a percentage of the net asset value of shares sold by such persons.
Class Z shares of the Fund may also be purchased buy certain savings,
retirement and deferred compensation plans, qualified or non-qualified under
the Internal Revenue Code, provided that (i) the plan purchases shares of the
Fund pursuant to an investment management agreement with The Prudential
Insurance Company of America or its affiliates, (ii) the Fund is an available
investment option under the agreement and (iii) the plan will participate in
the PruArray and SmartPath Programs (benefit plan recordkeeping services).
These plans include Benefit Plans.
RIGHTS OF ACCUMULATION
Reduced sales charges also are available through rights of accumulation,
under which an investor or an eligible group of related investors, as
described above under "Combined Purchase and Cumulative Purchase Privilege,"
may aggregate the value of their existing holdings of shares of the Fund and
shares of other Prudential mutual funds (excluding money market funds, other
than those acquired pursuant to the exchange privilege) to determine the
reduced sales charge. Rights of accumulation may be applied across the classes
of shares of Prudential mutual funds. However, the value of shares held
directly with the Transfer Agent and through your broker will not be
aggregated to determine the reduced sales charge. The value of existing
holdings for purposes of determining the reduced sales charge is calculated
using the maximum offering price (NAV plus maximum sales charge) as of the
previous business day.
The Distributor, the dealer or the Transfer Agent must be notified at the
time of purchase that the shareholder is entitled to a reduced sales charge.
The reduced sales charge will be granted subject to confirmation of the
investor's holdings. Rights of Accumulation are not available to individual
participants in any retirement or group plans.
SALE OF SHARES
You can redeem your shares at any time for cash at the NAV next determined
after the redemption request is received in proper form (in accordance with
procedures established by the Transfer Agent in connection with investors'
accounts) by the Transfer Agent, the Distributor or your broker. In certain
cases, however, redemption proceeds will be reduced by the amount of any
applicable CDSC, as described in "Contingent Deferred Sales Charges" below. If
you are redeeming your shares through a dealer, your dealer must receive your
sell order before the Fund computes its NAV for that day (that is, 4:15 p.m.,
New York time) in order to receive that day's NAV. Your dealer will be
responsible for furnishing all necessary documentation to the Distributor and
may charge you for its services in connection with redeeming shares of the
Fund.
If you hold shares of the Fund through Prudential Securities, you must
redeem your shares through Prudential Securities. Please contact your
Prudential Securities Financial Advisor.
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In order to redeem shares, a written request for redemption signed by you
exactly as the account is registered is required. If you hold certificates,
the certificates must be received by the Transfer Agent, the Distributor or
your dealer in order for the redemption request to be processed. If redemption
is requested by a corporation, partnership, trust or fiduciary, written
evidence of authority acceptable to the Transfer Agent must be submitted
before such request will be accepted. All correspondence and documents
concerning redemptions should be sent to the Fund in care of its Transfer
Agent, Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC, Attention: Redemption Services,
P.O. Box 8149, Philadelphia, PA 19101, the Distributor or to your dealer.
Payment for redemption of recently purchased shares will be delayed until
the Fund or its Transfer Agent has been advised that the purchase check has
been honored, which may take up to 10 calendar days from the time of receipt
of the purchase check by the Transfer Agent. Such delay may be avoided by
purchasing shares by wire or by certified or cashier's check.
SIGNATURE GUARANTEE. If the proceeds of the redemption (i) exceed $100,000,
(ii) are to be paid to a person other than the shareholder, (iii) are to be
sent to an address other than the address on the Transfer Agent's records, or
(iv) are to be paid to a corporation, partnership, trust or fiduciary, the
signature(s) on the redemption request or stock power must be signature
guaranteed by an "eligible guarantor institution." An "eligible guarantor
institution" includes any bank, broker, dealer or credit union. The Transfer
Agent reserves the right to request additional information from, and make
reasonable inquiries of, any eligible guarantor institution.
Payment for shares presented for redemption will be made by check within
seven days after receipt by the Transfer Agent, the Distributor or your dealer
of the certificate and written request, except as indicted below. If you hold
shares through Prudential Securities, payment for shares presented for
redemption will be credited to your account at your dealer, unless you
indicate otherwise. Such payment may be postponed or the right of redemption
suspended at times (a) when the New York Stock Exchange is closed for other
than customary weekends and holidays, (b) when trading on such exchange is
restricted, (c) when an emergency exists as a result of which disposal by the
Fund of securities owned by it is not reasonably practicable or it is not
reasonably practicable for the Fund fairly to determine the value of its net
assets, or (d) during any other period when the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC), by order, so permits; provided that applicable rules and
regulations of the SEC shall govern as to whether the conditions prescribed in
(b), (c) or (d) exist.
REDEMPTION IN KIND. If the Directors determine that it would be detrimental
to the best interests of the remaining shareholders of the Fund to make
payment wholly or partly in cash, the Fund may pay the redemption price in
whole or in part by a distribution in kind of securities from the investment
portfolio of the Fund, in lieu of cash, in conformity with applicable rules of
the SEC. Securities will be readily marketable and will be valued in the same
manner as in a regular redemption. See "Sale of Shares" above. If your shares
are redeemed in kind, you would incur transaction costs in converting the
assets into cash. The Fund, however, has elected to be governed by Rule 18f-1
under the Investment Company Act, under which the Fund is obligated to redeem
shares solely in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of the NAV of the
Fund during any 90-day period for any one shareholder.
INVOLUNTARY REDEMPTION. In order to reduce expenses of the Fund, the Fund
may redeem all of the shares of any shareholder, other than a shareholder
which is an IRA or other qualified or tax-deferred retirement plan or account,
whose account has a net asset value of less than the applicable investment
minimum due to a redemption. The Fund will give such shareholders 60 days'
prior written notice in which to purchase sufficient additional shares to
avoid such redemption. No CDSC will be imposed on any such involuntary
redemption.
90-DAY REPURCHASE PRIVILEGE. If you redeem your shares and have not
previously exercised the repurchase privilege, you may reinvest back into your
account any portion or all of the proceeds of such redemption in shares of the
Fund at the NAV next determined after the order is received, which must be
within 90 days after the date of the redemption. Any CDSC paid in connection
with such redemption will be credited (in shares) to your account. (If less
than a full repurchase is made, the credit will be on a pro rata basis.) You
must notify the Transfer Agent, either directly or through the Distributor or
your broker, at the time the repurchase privilege is exercised to adjust your
account for the CDSC you previously paid. Thereafter, any redemptions
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will be subject to the CDSC applicable at the time of the redemption. See
"Contingent Deferred Sales Charge" below. Exercise of the repurchase privilege
will generally not affect federal tax treatment of any gain realized upon
redemption. However, if the redemption was made within a 30 day period of the
repurchase and if the redemption resulted in a loss, some or all of the loss,
depending on the amount reinvested, may not be allowed for federal income tax
purposes.
CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE
Redemptions of Class B shares will be subject to a contingent deferred sales
charge or CDSC declining from 5% to zero over a six-year period. Class C
shares redeemed within 18 months of purchase (or one year in the case of
shares purchased prior to November 2, 1998), will be subject to a 1% CDSC. The
CDSC will be deducted from the redemption proceeds and reduce the amount
received by you. The CDSC will be imposed on any redemption which will reduce
the current value of your Class B or Class C shares to an amount which is
lower than the amount of all payments by you for shares during the preceding
six years, in the case of Class B shares, and 18 months, in the case of Class
C shares (one year for Class C shares purchased before November 2, 1998). A
CDSC will be applied on the lesser of the original purchase price or the
current value of the shares being redeemed. Increases in the value of your
shares or shares acquired through reinvestment of dividends or distributions
are not subject to a CDSC. The amount of any CDSC will be paid to and retained
by the Distributor.
The amount of the CDSC, if any, will vary depending on the number of years
from the time of payment for the purchase of shares until the time of
redemption of such shares. Solely for purposes of determining the number of
years from the time of any payment for the purchase of shares, all payments
during a month will be aggregated and deemed to have been made on the last day
of the month. The CDSC will be calculated from the first day of the month
after the initial purchase, excluding the time shares were held in a money
market fund.
The following table sets forth the rates of the CDSC applicable to
redemptions of Class B shares:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES
CHARGE AS A PERCENTAGE
YEAR SINCE PURCHASE OF DOLLARS INVESTED OR
PAYMENT MADE REDEMPTION PROCEEDS
------------------- -------------------------
<S> <C>
First........................................ 5.0%
Second....................................... 4.0%
Third........................................ 3.0%
Fourth....................................... 2.0%
Fifth........................................ 1.0%
Sixth........................................ 1.0%
Seventh...................................... None
</TABLE>
In determining whether a CDSC is applicable to a redemption, the calculation
will be made in a manner that results in the lowest possible rate. It will be
assumed that the redemption is made first of amounts representing shares
acquired pursuant to the reinvestment of dividends and distributions; then of
amounts representing the increase in NAV above the total amount of payments
for the purchase of Class B shares made during the preceding six years (five
years for Class B shares purchased prior to January 22, 1990) and 18 months
for Class C shares (one year for Class C shares bought before November 2,
1998); then of amounts representing the cost of shares held beyond the
applicable CDSC period; and finally, of amounts representing the cost of
shares held for the longest period of time within the applicable CDSC period.
For example, assume you purchased 100 Class B shares at $10 per share for a
cost of $1,000. Subsequently, you acquired 5 additional Class B shares through
dividend reinvestment. During the second year after the purchase you decided
to redeem $500 of your investment. Assuming at the time of the redemption the
NAV had appreciated to $12 per share, the value of your Class B shares would
be $1,260 (105 shares at $12 per share). The CDSC would not be applied to the
value of the reinvested dividend shares and the amount which represents
appreciation ($260). Therefore, $240 of the $500 redemption proceeds ($500
minus $260) would be charged at a rate of 4% (the applicable rate in the
second year after purchase) for a total CDSC of $9.60.
For federal income tax purposes, the amount of the CDSC will reduce the gain
or increase the loss, as the case may be, on the amount recognized on the
redemption of shares.
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WAIVER OF CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE--CLASS B SHARES. The CDSC will be
waived in the case of a redemption following the death or disability of a
shareholder or, in the case of a trust account, following the death or
disability of the grantor. The waiver is available for total or partial
redemptions of shares owned by a person, either individually or in joint
tenancy at the time of death or initial determination of disability, provided
that the shares were purchased prior to death or disability.
The CDSC will also be waived in the case of a total or partial redemption in
connection with certain distributions made without penalty under the Internal
Revenue Code from a qualified or tax-deferred retirement plan, an IRA or
Section 403(b) custodial account. For more information, call Prudential at
(800) 353-2847.
Finally, the CDSC will be waived to the extent that the proceeds from shares
redeemed are invested in Prudential mutual funds, The Guaranteed Investment
Account, the Guaranteed Insulated Separate Account, or units of The Stable
Value Fund.
Systematic Withdrawal Plan. The CDSC will be waived (or reduced) on certain
redemptions effected through a Systematic Withdrawal Plan. On an annual basis,
up to 12% of the total dollar amount subject to the CDSC may be redeemed
without charge. The Transfer Agent will calculate the total amount available
for this waiver annually on the anniversary date of your purchase or, for
shares purchased prior to March 1, 1997, on March 1 of the current year. The
CDSC will be waived (or reduced) on redemptions until this threshold of 12% is
reached.
In addition, the CDSC will be waived on redemptions of shares held by
Directors of the Fund.
You must notify the Fund's Transfer Agent either directly or through your
broker, at the time of redemption, that you are entitled to waiver of the CDSC
and provide the Transfer Agent or your broker with such supporting
documentation as it may deem appropriate. The waiver will be granted subject
to confirmation of your entitlement.
In connection with these waivers, the Transfer Agent will require you to
submit the supporting documentation set forth below.
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<S> <C>
</TABLE>
CATEGORY OF WAIVER REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
Death
A certified copy of the
shareholder's death certificate or,
in the case of a trust, a certified
copy of the grantor's death
certificate, plus a copy of the
trust agreement identifying the
grantor.
Disability--An individual will be
considered disabled if he or she is A copy of the Social Security
unable to engage in any substantial Administration award letter or a
gainful activity by reason of any letter from a physician on the
medically determinable physical or physician's letterhead stating that
mental impairment which can be the shareholder is permanently
expected to result in death or to be disabled. In the case of a trust, a
of long-continued and indefinite copy of the trust agreement
duration. identifying the grantor will be
required as well. The letter must
also indicate the date of
disability.
Distribution from an IRA or 403(b) A copy of the distribution form from
Custodial Account the custodial firm indicating (i)
the date of birth of the shareholder
and (ii) that the shareholder is
over age 59 1/2 and is taking a
normal distribution--signed by the
shareholder.
Distribution from Retirement Plan A letter signed by the plan
administrator/trustee indicating the
reason for the distribution.
Excess Contributions A letter from the shareholder (for
an IRA) or the plan
administrator/trustee on company
letterhead indicating the amount of
the excess and whether or not taxes
have been paid.
The Transfer Agent reserves the right to request such additional documents
as it may deem appropriate.
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QUANTITY DISCOUNT--CLASS B SHARES PURCHASED PRIOR TO AUGUST 1, 1994
The CDSC is reduced on redemptions of Class B shares of the Fund purchased
prior to August 1, 1994, if immediately after a purchase of such shares, the
aggregate cost of all Class B shares of the Fund owned by you in a single
account exceeded $500,000. For example, if you purchased $100,000 of Class B
shares of the Fund and the following year purchased an additional $450,000 of
Class B shares with the result that the aggregate cost of your Class B shares
of the Fund following the second purchase was $550,000, the quantity discount
would be available for the second purchase of $450,000 but not for the first
purchase of $100,000. The quantity discount will be imposed at the following
rates depending on whether the aggregate value exceeded $500,000 or
$1 million:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE
AS A PERCENTAGE OF DOLLARS INVESTED
OR REDEMPTION PROCEEDS
--------------------------------------
YEAR SINCE PURCHASE
PAYMENT MADE $500,001 TO $1 MILLION OVER $1 MILLION
------------------- ---------------------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C>
First.......................... 3.0% 2.0%
Second......................... 2.0% 1.0%
Third.......................... 1.0% 0%
Fourth and thereafter.......... 0% 0%
</TABLE>
You must notify the Fund's Distributor or Transfer Agent either directly or
through Prudential Securities, at the time of redemption, that you are
entitled to the reduced CDSC. The reduced CDSC will be granted subject to
confirmation of your holdings.
WAIVER OF CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE--CLASS C SHARES
BENEFIT PLANS. The CDSC will be waived for redemptions by certain group
retirement plans for which Prudential or brokers not affiliated with
Prudential provide administrative or recordkeeping services. The CDSC will
also be waived for certain redemptions by benefit plans sponsored by
Prudential and its affiliates. For more information, call Prudential at (800)
353-2847.
CONVERSION FEATURE--CLASS B SHARES
Class B shares will automatically convert to Class A shares on a quarterly
basis approximately seven years after purchase. Conversions will be effected
at relative net asset value without the imposition of any additional sales
charge.
Since the Fund tracks amounts paid rather than the number of shares bought
on each purchase of Class B shares, the number of Class B shares (excluding
shares acquired through the automatic reinvestment of dividends and other
distributions) eligible to convert to Class A shares (the Eligible Shares)
will be determined on each conversion date in accordance with the following
formula: (i) the ratio of (a) the amounts paid for Class B shares purchased at
least seven years prior to the conversion date to (b) the total amount paid
for all Class B shares purchased and then held in your account (ii) multiplied
by the total number of Class B shares purchased and then held in your account.
Each time any Eligible Shares in your account convert to Class A shares, all
shares or amounts representing Class B shares then in your account that were
acquired through the automatic reinvestment of dividends and other
distributions will convert to Class A shares.
For purposes of determining the number of Eligible Shares, if the Class B
shares in your account on any conversion date are the result of multiple
purchases at different net asset values per share, the number of Eligible
Shares calculated as described above will generally be either more or less
than the number of shares actually purchased approximately seven years before
such conversion date. For example, if 100 shares were initially purchased at
$10 per share (for a total of $1,000) and a second purchase of 100 shares was
subsequently made at $11 per share (for a total of $1,100), 95.24 shares would
convert approximately seven years from the initial purchase (i.e., $1,000
divided by $2,100 or 47.62%, multiplied by 200 shares equals 95.24 shares).
The Manager reserves the right to modify the formula for determining the
number of Eligible Shares in the future as it deems appropriate on notice to
shareholders.
Since annual distribution-related fees are lower for Class A shares than
Class B shares, the per share NAV of the Class A shares may be higher than
that of the Class B shares at the time of conversion. Thus, although the
aggregate dollar value will be the same, you may receive fewer Class A shares
than Class B shares converted.
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For purposes of calculating the applicable holding period for conversions,
all payments for Class B shares during a month will be deemed to have been
made on the last day of the month, or for Class B shares acquired through
exchange, or a series of exchanges, on the last day of the month in which the
original payment for purchases of such Class B shares was made. For Class B
shares previously exchanged for shares of a money market fund, the time period
during which such shares were held in the money market fund will be excluded.
For example, Class B shares held in a money market fund for one year would not
convert to Class A shares until approximately eight years from purchase. For
purposes of measuring the time period during which shares are held in a money
market fund, exchanges will be deemed to have been made on the last day of the
month. Class B shares acquired through exchange will convert to Class A shares
after expiration of the conversion period applicable to the original purchase
of such shares.
The conversion feature may be subject to the continuing availability of
opinions of counsel or rulings of the Internal Revenue Service (i) that the
dividends and other distributions paid on Class A, Class B, Class C and Class
Z shares will not constitute "preferential dividends" under the Internal
Revenue Code and (ii) that the conversion of shares does not constitute a
taxable event. The conversion of Class B shares into Class A shares may be
suspended if such opinions or rulings are no longer available. If conversions
are suspended, Class B shares of the Fund will continue to be subject,
possibly indefinitely, to their higher annual distribution and service fee.
SHAREHOLDER INVESTMENT ACCOUNT
Upon the initial purchase of Fund shares, a Shareholder Investment Account
is established for each investor under which the shares are held for the
investor by the Transfer Agent. If a stock certificate is desired, it must be
requested in writing for each transaction. Certificates are issued only for
full shares and may be redeposited in the Shareholder Investment Account at
any time. There is no charge to the investor for issuance of a certificate.
The Fund makes available to its shareholders the following privileges and
plans:
AUTOMATIC REINVESTMENT OF DIVIDENDS AND/OR DISTRIBUTIONS
For the convenience of investors, all dividends and distributions are
automatically reinvested in full and fractional shares of the Fund at net
asset value per share. An investor may direct the Transfer Agent in writing
not less than five full business days prior to the record date to have
subsequent dividends and/or distributions sent in cash rather than reinvested.
In the case of recently purchased shares for which registration instructions
have not been received on the record date, cash payment will be made directly
to the dealer. Any shareholder who receives dividends or distributions in cash
may subsequently reinvest any such dividend or distribution at NAV by
returning the check to the Transfer Agent within 30 days after the payment
date. The reinvestment will be made at the NAV next determined after receipt
of the check by the Transfer Agent. Shares purchased with reinvested dividends
or distributions will not be subject to any CDSC upon redemption.
EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE
The Fund makes available to its shareholders the privilege of exchanging
their shares of the Fund for shares of certain other Prudential mutual funds
(the Exchange Privilege), including one or more specified money market funds,
subject in each case to the minimum investment requirements of such funds.
Shares of such other Prudential mutual funds may also be exchanged for shares
of the Fund. All exchanges are made on the basis of the relative NAV next
determined after receipt of an order in proper form. An exchange will be
treated as a redemption and purchase for tax purposes. Shares may be exchanged
for shares of another fund only if shares of such fund may legally be sold
under applicable state laws. For retirement and group plans having a limited
menu of Prudential mutual funds, the exchange privilege is available for those
funds eligible for investment in the particular program.
It is contemplated that the exchange privilege may be applicable to new
mutual funds (including new series of the Fund), the shares of which may be
distributed by the Distributor.
In order to exchange shares by telephone, you must authorize telephone
exchanges on your initial application form or by written notice to the
Transfer Agent and hold shares in non-certificate form. Thereafter, you may
call the Fund at (800) 225-1852
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to execute a telephone exchange of shares, on weekdays, except holidays,
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., New York time. For your
protection and to prevent fraudulent exchanges, your telephone call will be
recorded and you will be asked to provide your personal identification number.
A written confirmation of the exchange transaction will be sent to you.
Neither the Fund nor its agents will be liable for any loss, liability or cost
which results from acting upon instructions reasonably believed to be genuine
under the foregoing procedures. All exchanges will be made on the basis of the
relative NAV of the two funds next determined after the request is received in
good order. The Exchange Privilege is available only in states where the
exchange may legally be made.
If you hold shares through Prudential Securities, you must exchange your
shares by contacting your Prudential Securities financial adviser.
If you hold certificates, the certificates must be returned in order for the
shares to be exchanged. See "Sale of Shares" above.
You may also exchange shares by mail by writing to Prudential Mutual Fund
Services LLC, Attention: Exchange Processing, P.O. Box 8157, Philadelphia, PA
19101.
In periods of severe market or economic conditions the telephone exchange of
shares may be difficult to implement and you should make exchanges by mail by
writing to Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC at the address noted above.
CLASS A. Shareholders of the Fund may exchange their Class A shares for
Class A shares of Prudential Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund, Inc., shares of
Prudential Government Securities Trust (Short-Intermediate Term Series) and
shares of the money market funds specified below. No fee or sales load will be
imposed upon the exchange. Shareholders of money market funds who acquired
such shares upon exchange of Class A shares may use the Exchange Privilege
only to acquire Class A shares of the Prudential Mutual Funds participating in
the Exchange Privilege.
The following money market funds participate in the Class A Exchange
Privilege: Prudential California Municipal Fund (California Money Market
Series); Prudential Government Securities Trust (Money Market Series and U.S.
Treasury Money Market Series) (Class A shares); Prudential Municipal Series
Fund (Connecticut Money Market Series, Massachusetts Money Market Series, New
York Money Market Series and New Jersey Money Market Series); Prudential
MoneyMart Assets, Inc. (Class A shares); and Prudential Tax-Free Money Fund,
Inc.
CLASS B AND CLASS C. Shareholders of the Fund may exchange their Class B and
Class C shares of the Fund for Class B and Class C shares, respectively, of
certain other Prudential mutual funds and shares of Prudential Special Money
Market Fund, a money market fund. No CDSC will be payable upon such exchange,
but a CDSC may be payable upon the redemption of the Class B and Class C
shares acquired as a result of an exchange. The applicable sales charge will
be that imposed by the fund in which shares were initially purchased and the
purchase date will be deemed to be the first day of the month after the
initial purchase, rather than the date of the exchange.
Class B and Class C shares of the Fund may also be exchanged for Class B and
Class C shares, respectively, of an eligible money market fund without
imposition of any CDSC at the time of exchange. Upon subsequent redemption
from such money market fund or after re-exchange into the Fund, such shares
will be subject to the CDSC calculated without regard to the time such shares
were held in the money market fund. In order to minimize the period of time in
which shares are subject to a CDSC, shares exchanged out of the money market
fund will be exchanged on the basis of their remaining holding periods, with
the longest remaining holding periods being exchanged first. In measuring the
time period shares are held in a money market fund and "tolled" for purposes
of calculating the CDSC holding period, exchanges are deemed to have been made
on the last day of the month. Thus, if shares are exchanged into the Fund from
a money market fund during the month (and are held in the Fund at the end of
the month), the entire month will be included in the CDSC holding period.
Conversely, if shares are exchanged into a money market fund prior to the last
day of the month (and are held in the money market fund on the last day of the
month), the entire month will be excluded from the CDSC holding period. For
purposes of calculating the seven year holding period applicable to the Class
B conversion feature, the time period during which Class B shares were held in
a money market fund will be excluded.
At any time after acquiring shares of other funds participating in the Class
B or Class C exchange privilege, a shareholder may again exchange those shares
(and any reinvested dividends and distributions) for Class B or Class C shares
of the Fund
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without subjecting such shares to any CDSC. Shares of any fund participating
in the Class B or Class C exchange privilege that were acquired through
reinvestment of dividends or distributions may be exchanged for Class B or
Class C shares of other funds without being subject to any CDSC.
CLASS Z. Class Z shares may be exchanged for Class Z shares of other
Prudential mutual funds.
SPECIAL EXCHANGE PRIVILEGES. A special exchange privilege is available for
shareholders who qualify to purchase Class A shares at NAV and for
shareholders who qualify to purchase Class Z shares. Under this exchange
privilege, amounts representing any Class B and Class C shares which are not
subject to a CDSC held in such a shareholder's account will be automatically
exchanged for Class A shares for shareholders who qualify to purchase Class A
shares at NAV on a quarterly basis, unless the shareholder elects otherwise.
Similarly, shareholders who qualify to purchase Class Z shares will have their
Class B and Class C shares which are not subject to a CDSC and their Class A
shares exchanged for Class Z shares on a quarterly basis. Eligibility for this
exchange privilege will be calculated on the business day prior to the date of
the exchange. Amounts representing Class B or Class C shares which are not
subject to a CDSC include the following: (1) amounts representing Class B or
Class C shares acquired pursuant to the automatic reinvestment of dividends
and distributions, (2) amounts representing the increase in the net asset
value above the total amount of payments for the purchase of Class B or Class
C shares and (3) amounts representing Class B or Class C shares held beyond
the applicable CDSC period. Class B and Class C shareholders must notify the
Transfer Agent either directly or through Prudential Securities, Prusec or
another dealer that they are eligible for this special exchange privilege.
Participants in any fee-based program for which the Fund is an available
option will have their Class A shares, if any, exchanged for Class Z shares
when they elect to have those assets become a part of the fee-based program.
Upon leaving the program (whether voluntarily or not), such Class Z shares
(and, to the extent provided for in the program, Class Z shares acquired
through participation in the program) will be exchanged for Class A shares at
net asset value. Similarly, participants in Prudential Securities' 401(k) Plan
for which the Fund's Class Z shares is an available option and who wish to
transfer their Class Z shares out of the Prudential Securities 401(k) Plan
following separation from service (i.e., voluntary or involuntary termination
of employment or retirement) will have their Class Z shares exchanged for
Class A shares at NAV.
The Prudential Securities Cash Balance Pension Plan may only exchange its
Class Z shares for Class Z shares of those Prudential Mutual Funds which
permit investment by the Prudential Securities Cash Balance Pension Plan.
Additional details about the exchange privilege and prospectuses for each of
the Prudential Mutual Funds are available from the Fund's Transfer Agent, the
Distributor or your dealer. The special exchange privilege may be modified,
terminated or suspended on sixty days' notice, and any fund, including the
Fund, or the Distributor, has the right to reject any exchange application
relating to such fund's shares.
DOLLAR COST AVERAGING
Dollar cost averaging is a method of accumulating shares by investing a
fixed amount of dollars in shares at set intervals. An investor buys more
shares when the price is low and fewer shares when the price is high. The
average cost per share is lower than it would be if a constant number of
shares were bought at set intervals.
Dollar cost averaging may be used, for example, to plan for retirement, to
save for a major expenditure, such as the purchase of a home, or to finance a
college education. The cost of a year's education at a four-year college for
the 1993-1994 academic year averaged around $14,000 at a private college and
around $6,000 at a public university. Assuming these costs increase at a rate
of 7% a year, as has been projected, for the freshman class beginning in 2011,
the cost of four years at a private college could reach $210,000 and over
$90,000 at a public university./1/
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The following chart shows how much you would need in monthly investments to
achieve specified lump sums to finance your investment goals./2/
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD OF
MONTHLY INVESTMENTS: $100,000 $150,000 $200,000 $250,000
-------------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
25 years.................................... $ 110 $ 165 $ 220 $ 275
20 years.................................... 176 264 352 440
15 years.................................... 296 444 592 740
10 years.................................... 555 833 1,110 1,388
5 years..................................... 1,371 2,057 2,742 3,428
</TABLE>
See "Automatic Investment Plan."
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/1/Source information concerning the costs of education at public and private
universities is available from The College Board Annual Survey of Colleges,
1993. Information about the costs of private colleges is from the Digest of
Education Statistics, 1992; The National Center for Educational Statistics;
and the U.S. Department of Education. Average costs for private institutions
include tuition, fees and room and board for the 1993-1994 academic year.
/2/The chart assumes an effective rate of return of 8% (assuming monthly
compounding). This example is for illustrative purposes only and is not
intended to reflect the performance of an investment in shares of the Fund.
The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so
that an investor's shares may be worth more or less than their original cost
when redeemed.
AUTOMATIC INVESTMENT PLAN (AIP)
Under AIP, an investor may arrange to have a fixed amount automatically
invested in shares of the Fund by authorizing his or her bank account or
brokerage account (including a Prudential Securities Command Account) to be
debited to invest specified dollar amounts in shares of the Fund. The
investor's bank must be a member of the Automatic Clearing House System.
Further information about this program and an application form can be
obtained from the Transfer Agent, the Distributor or your dealer.
SYSTEMATIC WITHDRAWAL PLAN
A systematic withdrawal plan is available to shareholders through Prudential
Securities or the Transfer Agent. Such plan provides for monthly, quarterly,
semi-annual or annual redemption checks in any amount, except as provided
below, up to the value of the shares in the shareholder's account. Systematic
withdrawals of Class B or Class C shares may be subject to a CDSC.
In the case of shares held through the Transfer Agent (i) a $10,000 minimum
account value applies, (ii) redemptions may not be for less than $100, and
(iii) the shareholder must elect to have all dividends and/or distributions
automatically reinvested. See "Automatic Reinvestment of Dividends or
Distributions" above.
The Transfer Agent, the Distributor or the applicable dealer acts as an
agent for the shareholder in redeeming sufficient full and fractional shares
to provide the amount of the systematic withdrawal. The systematic withdrawal
plan may be terminated at any time, and the Distributor reserves the right to
initiate a fee of up to $5 per withdrawal, upon 30 days' written notice to the
shareholder.
Systematic withdrawals should not be considered as dividends, yield or
income. If systematic withdrawals continuously exceed reinvested dividends and
distributions, the shareholder's original investment will be correspondingly
reduced and ultimately exhausted.
Furthermore, each systematic withdrawal constitutes a redemption of shares,
and any gain or loss realized must be recognized for federal income tax
purposes. In addition, systematic withdrawals made concurrently with purchases
of additional
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shares are inadvisable because of the sales charges applicable to (i) the
purchase of Class A shares and (ii) the withdrawal of Class B and Class C
shares. Each shareholder should consult his or her own tax adviser with regard
to the tax consequences of the plan, particularly if used in connection with a
retirement plan.
TAX-DEFERRED RETIREMENT PLANS
Various tax deferred retirement plans, including a 401(k) Plan, self-
directed individual retirement accounts and "tax-deferred accounts" under
Section 403(b)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code are available through the
Distributor. These plans are for use by both self-employed individuals and
corporate employers. These plans permit either self-direction of accounts by
participants or a pooled account arrangement. Information regarding the
establishment of these plans, their administration, custodial fees and other
details are available from the Distributor or the Transfer Agent.
Investors who are considering the adoption of such a plan should consult
with their own legal counsel and/or tax adviser with respect to the
establishment and maintenance of any such plan.
TAX-DEFERRED RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS
INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS. An individual retirement account (IRA)
permits the deferral of federal income tax on income earned in the account
until the earnings are withdrawn. The following chart represents a comparison
of the earnings in a personal savings account with those in an IRA, assuming a
$2,000 annual contribution, an 8% rate of return and a 39.6% federal income
tax bracket and shows how much more retirement income can accumulate within an
IRA as opposed to a taxable individual savings account.
TAX-DEFERRED COMPOUNDING/1/
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<CAPTION>
CONTRIBUTIONS PERSONAL
MADE OVER: SAVINGS IRA
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<S> <C> <C>
10 years $ 26,165 $ 31,291
15 years 44,675 58,649
20 years 68,109 98,846
25 years 97,780 157,909
30 years 135,346 244,692
</TABLE>
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/1/The chart is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent the
performance of the Fund or any specific investment. It shows taxable versus
tax-deferred compounding for the periods and on the terms indicated. Earnings
in a traditional IRA account will be subject to tax when withdrawn from the
account. Distributions from a Roth IRA which meets the conditions required
under the Internal Revenue Code will not be subject to tax upon withdrawal
from the account.
MUTUAL FUND PROGRAMS
From time to time, the Fund may be included in a mutual fund program with
other Prudential mutual funds. Under such a program, a group of portfolios
will be selected and thereafter marketed collectively. Typically, these
programs are created with an investment theme, such as, pursuit of greater
diversification, protection from interest rate movements or access to
different management styles. In the event that such a program is instituted,
there may be a minimum investment requirement for the program as a whole. The
Fund may waive or reduce the minimum initial investment requirements in
connection with such a program.
The mutual funds in the program may be purchased individually or as part of
a program. Since the allocation of portfolios included in the program may not
be appropriate for all investors, individuals should consult their financial
advisor concerning the appropriate blend of portfolios for them. If investors
elect to purchase the individual mutual funds that constitute the program in
an investment ratio different from that offered by the program, the standard
minimum investment requirements for the individual mutual funds will apply.
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NET ASSET VALUE
The Fund's net asset value per share or NAV is determined by subtracting its
liabilities from the value of its assets and dividing the remainder by the
number of outstanding shares. NAV is calculated separately for each class. The
Fund will compute its NAV at 4:15 P.M., New York time, on each day the New
York Stock Exchange is open for trading except on days on which no orders to
purchase, sell or redeem Fund shares have been received or days on which
changes in the value of the Fund's portfolio securities do not affect NAV. In
the event the New York Stock Exchange closes early on any business day, the
NAV of the Fund's shares will be determined at a time between such closing and
4:15 p.m., New York time. The New York Stock Exchange is closed on the
following holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents'
Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day
and Christmas Day.
Under the Investment Company Act, the Board of Directors is responsible for
determining in good faith the fair value of securities of the Fund. In
accordance with procedures adopted by the Board of Directors, the value of
investments listed on a securities exchange and NASDAQ National Market System
securities (other than options on stock and stock indices) are valued at the
last sale price on such exchange or system on the day of valuation or, if
there was no sale on such day, the mean between the last bid and asked prices
on such day, or at the bid price on such day in the absence of an asked price.
Corporate bonds (other than convertible debt securities) and U.S. Government
securities that are actively traded in the over-the-counter market, including
listed securities for which the primary market is believed by the Manager in
consultation with the Investment Adviser to be over-the-counter, are valued on
the basis of valuations provided by an independent pricing agent or principal
market maker which uses information with respect to transactions in bonds,
quotations from bond dealers, agency ratings, market transactions in
comparable securities and various relationships between securities in
determining value. Convertible debt securities that are actively traded in the
over-the-counter market, including listed securities for which the primary
market is believed to be over-the-counter, are valued at the mean between the
last reported bid and asked prices provided by principal market makers.
Options on stock and stock indices traded on an exchange are valued at the
mean between the most recently quoted bid and asked prices on the respective
exchange and futures contracts and options thereon are valued at their last
sale prices as of the close of trading on the applicable commodities exchange
or board of trade or, if there was no sale on the applicable commodities
exchange or board of trade on such day, at the mean between the most recently
quoted bid and asked prices on such exchange or board of trade. Quotations of
foreign securities in a foreign currency are converted to U.S. dollar
equivalents at the current rate obtained from a recognized bank or dealer and
forward currency forward contracts are valued at the current cost of covering
or offsetting such contracts. Should an extraordinary event, which is likely
to affect the value of the security, occur after the close of an exchange on
which a portfolio security is traded, such security will be valued at fair
value, considering factors determined in good faith by the investment adviser
under procedures established by and under the general supervision of the
Fund's Board of Directors.
Securities or other assets for which reliable market quotations are not
readily available or for which the pricing agent or principal market maker
does not provide a valuation or methodology or provides a valuation or
methodology that, in the judgment of the Manager or Subadviser (or Valuation
Committee or Board of Directors) does not represent fair value, are valued by
the Valuation Committee or Board of Directors in consultation with the Manager
or Investment Adviser including its portfolio manager, traders, and its
research and credit analysts, on the basis of the following factors: cost of
the security, transactions in comparable securities, relationships among
various securities and such other factors, as may be determined by the
Manager, Subadviser, Board of Directors or Valuation Committee to materially
affect the value of the security. Short-term debt securities are valued at
cost, with interest accrued or discount amortized to the date of maturity, if
their original maturity was 60 days or less, unless this is determined by the
Board of Directors not to represent fair value. Short-term securities with
remaining maturities of more than 60 days, for which market quotations are
readily available, are valued at their current market quotations as supplied
by an independent pricing agent or principal market maker. The Fund will
compute its NAV at 4:15 P.M., New York time, on each day the New York Stock
Exchange is open for trading except on days on which no orders to purchase,
sell or redeem Fund shares have been received or days on which changes in the
value of the Fund's portfolio securities do not affect NAV. In the event the
New York Stock Exchange closes early on any business day, the NAV of the
Fund's shares shall be determined at the time between such closing and 4:15
P.M., New York time.
Although the legal rights of each class of shares are substantially
identical, the different expenses borne by each class will result in different
NAVs and dividends. NAV is calculated separately for each class. The NAVs of
Class B and Class C shares will generally be lower than the NAV of Class A
shares as a result of the larger distribution-related fee to which Class B and
Class C shares are subject. The NAV of Class Z shares will generally be higher
than the NAV of Class A, Class B or Class C shares as a
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result of the fact that the Class Z shares are not subject to any distribution
or service fee. It is expected, however, that the NAV of the four classes will
tend to converge immediately after the recording of dividends, if any, which
will differ by approximately the amount of the distribution and/or service fee
expense accrual differential among the classes.
TAXES, DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS
The Fund has elected to qualify and intends to remain qualified as a
regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code.
As a regulated investment company, the Fund will not be liable for federal
income tax on its net investment income and capital gains provided that at
least 90% of the Fund's net investment income (including net short-term
capital gains) other than long-term capital gains earned in the taxable year
is distributed. Qualification as a regulated investment company under the
Internal Revenue Code requires, among other things, that the Fund (a) derive
at least 90% of its gross income from dividends, interest, payments with
respect to securities loans, and gains from the sale or other disposition of
securities or foreign currencies, or other income (including, but not limited
to, gains from options, futures or forward contracts) derived with respect to
its business of investing in such securities or currencies; and (b) diversify
its holdings so that, at the end of each fiscal quarter, (i) at least 50% of
the market value of the Fund's assets is represented by cash, U.S. Government
securities and securities of other regulated investment companies, and other
securities (for purposes of this calculation generally limited, in respect of
any one issuer, to an amount not greater than 5% of the market value of the
Fund's assets and 10% of the outstanding voting securities of such issuer),
and (ii) not more than 25% of the value of its assets is invested in the
securities of any one issuer (other than U.S. Government securities or the
securities of other regulated investment companies), or two or more issuers
which the Company controls and which are determined to be engaged in the same
or similar trades or businesses. These requirements may limit the Fund's
ability to invest in other types of assets. The Fund generally will be subject
to a nondeductible excise tax of 4% to the extent that it does not meet
certain minimum distribution requirements as of the end of each calendar year.
The Fund intends to make timely distributions of its income in compliance with
these requirements and anticipates that it will not be subject to the excise
tax.
Under the Internal Revenue Code, any distributions designated as being made
from the Fund's net capital gains are taxable to its shareholders as long-term
capital gains, regardless of the holding period of such shareholders. Such
distributions of net capital gains will be designated by the Fund as a capital
gains distribution in a written notice to its shareholders which accompanies
the distribution payment. Any loss on the sale of shares held for less than
six months will be treated as a long-term capital loss for federal tax
purposes to the extent a shareholder receives net capital gain distributions
on such shares. The maximum federal income tax rate applicable to long-term
capital gains is currently 20% for individual shareholders and 35% for
corporate shareholders. Dividends and distributions are taxable as described
whether received in cash or reinvested in additional shares of the Fund.
Any loss realized on a sale, redemption or exchange of shares of the Fund by
a shareholder will be disallowed to the extent the shares are replaced within
a 61-day period (beginning 30 days before the disposition of shares). Shares
purchased pursuant to the reinvestment of a dividend will constitute a
replacement of shares.
A shareholder who acquires shares of the Fund and sells or otherwise
disposes of such shares within 90 days of acquisition may not be allowed to
include certain sales charges incurred in acquiring such shares for purposes
of calculating gain or loss realized upon a sale or exchange of shares of the
Fund.
Gains or losses attributable to foreign currency contracts, or to
fluctuations in exchange rates between the time the Fund accrues income,
expenses or other liabilities denominated in a foreign currency and the time
the Fund actually collects such income or pays such liabilities, are treated
as ordinary income or ordinary loss for federal income tax purposes.
Similarly, gains or losses on the disposition of debt securities held by the
Fund, if any, denominated in a foreign currency, to the extent attributable to
fluctuations in exchange rates between the acquisition and its disposition
dates are also treated as ordinary income or loss.
Gains or losses on sales of securities by the Fund will generally be treated
as long-term capital gains or losses if the securities have been held by it
for more than one year except in certain cases where the Fund acquires a put
or writes a call thereon or otherwise holds an offsetting position with
respect to the securities. Other gains or losses on the sale of securities
will be short-term capital gains or losses. Gains and losses on the sale,
lapse or other termination of options on securities will
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generally be treated as gains and losses from the sale of securities. If an
option written by the Fund on securities lapses or is terminated through a
closing transaction, such as a purchase by the Fund of the option from its
holder, the Fund will generally realize short-term capital gain or loss,
depending on whether the premium income is greater or less than the amount
paid by the Fund in the closing transaction. If securities are sold by the
Fund pursuant to the exercise of a call option written by it, the Fund will
include the premium received in the sale proceeds of the securities delivered
in determining the amount of gain or loss on the sale. Certain of the Fund's
transactions may be subject to wash sale, straddle, constructive sale and
short sale provisions of the Internal Revenue Code which may, among other
things, require the Fund to defer losses or cause gain to be treated as
ordinary income rather than as capital gain. In addition, debt securities
acquired by the Fund may be subject to original issue discount rules which
may, among other things, cause the Fund to accrue income in advance of the
receipt of cash with respect to interest, and market discount rules which may,
among other things, cause gains to be treated as ordinary income.
Special rules apply to most options on stock indices, futures contracts and
options thereon, and forward foreign currency exchange contracts in which the
Fund may invest. These investments generally will constitute Section 1256
contracts and will be required to be "marked to market" for federal income tax
purposes at the end of the Fund's taxable year, i.e., treated as having been
sold at market value. Sixty percent of any capital gain or loss recognized on
such deemed sales and on actual dispositions will be treated as long-term
capital gain or loss, and the remainder will be treated as short-term capital
gain or loss.
Forward currency contracts, options and futures contracts entered into by
the Fund may create "straddles" for federal income tax purposes, which may
result in the deferral of losses in positions held by the Fund to the extent
of any unrecognized gain on offsetting positions held by the Fund, and the
deductibility of interest or other charges incurred to purchase or carry such
positions may be limited.
A "passive foreign investment company" (PFIC) is a foreign corporation that,
in general, meets either of the following tests: (a) at least 75% of its gross
income is passive or (b) an average of at least 50% of its assets produce, or
are held for the production of, passive income. If the Fund acquires and holds
stock in a PFIC beyond the end of the year of its acquisition, the Fund will
be subject to federal income tax on a portion of any "excess distribution"
received on the stock or of any gain from disposition of the stock
(collectively, PFIC income), plus interest thereon, even if the Fund
distributes the PFIC income as a taxable dividend to its shareholders. If the
Fund elects to treat any PFIC in which it invests as a "qualified electing
fund" then in lieu of the foregoing tax and interest obligation, the Fund will
be required to include in income each year its pro rata share of the qualified
electing funds' annual ordinary earnings and net capital gain, even if they
are not distributed to such Fund; those amounts would be subject to the
distribution requirements applicable to the Fund described above. Because the
election to treat a PFIC as a qualifying fund cannot be made without the
provision of certain information by the PFIC, the Fund may not be able to make
such an election. If the Fund does not or cannot elect to treat such a PFIC as
a "qualified electing fund," the Fund can make a "mark-to-market" election,
i.e., treat the shares of the PFIC as sold on the last day of such Funds'
taxable year, and thus avoid the special tax and interest charge. The gains
the Fund recognizes from the mark-to-market election would be included as
ordinary income in the net investment income the Fund must distribute to
shareholders, notwithstanding that the Fund would receive no cash in respect
of such gains. Any loss from the mark-to-market election may be recognized to
the extent of previously reported mark-to-market gains.
Dividends of net investment income will be taxable to a U.S. shareholder as
ordinary income regardless of whether such shareholder receives such dividends
in additional shares or in cash. Dividends received from the Fund will be
eligible for the dividends-received deduction to corporate shareholders only
to the extent that the Fund's income is derived from certain dividends
received from domestic corporations. Since the Fund is not likely to have a
substantial portion of its assets invested in stock of domestic corporations,
the amount of the Fund's dividends eligible for the corporate dividends-
received deduction will be minimal. The amount of dividends qualifying for the
dividends-received deduction will be designated as such in a written notice to
shareholders mailed not later than 60 days after the end of the Fund's taxable
year. Distributions of net long-term capital gains, if any, will be taxable as
long-term capital gains regardless of whether the shareholder receives such
distributions in additional shares or in cash and regardless of how long the
shareholder has held the Fund's shares, and will not be eligible for the
dividends-received deduction for corporations.
Shareholders electing to receive dividends and distributions in the form of
additional shares will have a cost basis for future federal income tax
purposes in each share so received equal to the net asset value of a share of
the Fund on the reinvestment date.
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Distributions of net investment income made to a nonresident alien
individual, a nonresident alien fiduciary of a foreign estate or trust,
foreign corporation or foreign partnership (foreign shareholder) will be
subject to U.S. withholding tax at a rate of 30% (or lower treaty rate),
unless the dividends are effectively connected with the U.S. trade or business
of the shareholder and the shareholder complies with certain filing
requirements. Gains realized upon the sale or redemption of shares of the Fund
by a foreign shareholder and distributions of net long-term capital gains to a
foreign shareholder will generally not be subject to U.S. income tax unless
the gain is effectively connected with a trade or business carried on by the
shareholder within the United States or, in the case of a shareholder who is a
nonresident alien individual, the shareholder is present in the United States
for more than 182 days during the taxable year and certain other conditions
are met. If distributions are effectively connected with a U.S. trade or
business carried on by a foreign shareholder, distributions of net investment
income and net long-term capital gains will be subject to U.S. income tax at
the graduated rates applicable to U.S. citizens or domestic corporations.
Transfers by gift of shares of the Fund by a foreign shareholder who is a
nonresident alien individual will not be subject to U.S. federal gift tax, but
the value of the shares of the Fund held by such a shareholder at his death
will be includable in his gross estate for U.S. federal estate tax purposes.
The tax consequences to a foreign shareholder entitled to claim the benefits
of an applicable tax treaty may be different from those described herein.
Foreign shareholders are advised to consult their own tax advisers with
respect to the particular tax consequences to them of an investment in the
Fund.
Income received by the Fund from sources within foreign countries may be
subject to withholding and other taxes imposed by such countries. Tax
conventions between certain countries and the United States may reduce or
eliminate such taxes. It is impossible to determine the effective rate of
foreign tax in advance since the amount of the Fund's assets to be invested in
various countries is not known.
If the Fund is liable for foreign taxes, the Fund expects to meet the
requirements of the Internal Revenue Code for "passing-through" to its
shareholders foreign income taxes paid, but there can be no assurance that the
Fund will be able to do so. Under the Internal Revenue Code, if more than 50%
of the value of the Fund's total assets at the close of its taxable year
consists of stocks or securities of foreign corporations, the Fund will be
eligible and may file an election with the Internal Revenue Service to "pass-
through" to the Fund's shareholders the amount of foreign income taxes paid by
the Fund. Pursuant to this election, shareholders will be required to: (i)
include in gross income (in addition to taxable dividends actually received)
their pro rata share of the foreign income taxes paid by the Fund; (ii) treat
their pro rata share of foreign income taxes as paid by them; and (iii) either
deduct their pro rata share of foreign income taxes in computing their taxable
income or, subject to certain limitations, use it as a foreign tax credit
against U.S. income taxes imposed on foreign source income. For this purpose,
the portion of dividends paid by the Fund from its foreign source income will
be treated as such. No deduction for foreign taxes may be claimed by a
shareholder who does not itemize deductions. A shareholder that is a
nonresident alien individual or foreign corporation may be subject to U.S.
withholding tax on the income resulting from the election described in this
paragraph, but may not be able to claim a credit or deduction against such tax
for the foreign taxes treated as having been paid by such shareholder. A tax-
exempt shareholder will not ordinarily benefit from this election. The amount
of foreign taxes for which a shareholder may claim a credit in any year will
generally be subject to various limitations including a separate limitation
for "passive income," which includes, among other things, dividends, interest
and certain foreign currency gains.
The per share dividends on Class B and Class C shares will be lower than the
per share dividends on Class A and Class Z shares as a result of the higher
distribution-related fee applicable to the Class B and Class C shares. The per
share distributions of net capital gains, if any, will be paid in the same
amount for Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares. See "Net Asset
Value."
The Fund may also be subject to state or local taxes in certain other states
where it is deemed to be doing business. Further, in those states which have
income tax laws, the tax treatment of the Fund and of shareholders of the Fund
with respect to distributions by the Fund may differ from federal tax
treatment. Distributions to shareholders may be subject to additional state
and local taxes. Shareholders should consult their own tax advisers regarding
specific questions as to federal, state or local taxes.
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN. The Fund may from time to time advertise its
average annual total return. Average annual total return is determined
separately for Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares.
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Average annual total return is computed according to the following formula:
P(1+T)n = ERV
Where:P = a hypothetical initial payment of $1000.
T = average annual total return.
n = number of years.
ERV = ending redeemable value at the end of the 1, 5 or 10 year periods
(or fractional portion thereof) of a hypothetical $1000 payment made
at the beginning of the 1, 5, or 10 year periods.
Average annual total return takes into account any applicable initial or
contingent deferred sales charges but does not take into account any federal
or state income taxes that may be payable upon redemption.
Below are the average annual total returns for the Fund's share classes for
the periods ended April 30, 2000.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
5 SINCE
1 YEAR YEARS INCEPTION
------ ------ ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Class A................................. 14.26% 18.16% 16.11% (7-13-94)
Class B................................. 14.38% 18.34% 16.13% (7-13-94)
Class C................................. 17.25% 18.20% 16.01% (7-13-94)
Class Z................................. 20.67% N/A 20.86% (4-15-96)
</TABLE>
AGGREGATE TOTAL RETURN. The Fund may also advertise its aggregate total
return. Aggregate total return is determined separately for Class A, Class B,
Class C and Class Z shares.
Aggregate total return represents the cumulative change in the value of an
investment in the Fund and is computed according to the following formula:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
ERV - P
-------
T =
P
</TABLE>
Where:P = a hypothetical initial payment of $1000.
T = aggregate total return.
ERV = ending redeemable value at the end of the 1, 5 or 10 year periods
(or fractional portion thereof) of a hypothetical $1000 payment made
at the beginning of the 1, 5 or 10 year periods.
Aggregate total return does not take into account any federal or state
income taxes that may be payable upon redemption or any applicable initial or
contingent deferred sales charges.
Below are the aggregate total returns for the Fund's share classes for the
periods ended April 30, 2000.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SINCE
1 YEAR 5 YEARS INCEPTION
------ ------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Class A................................ 20.27% 142.45% 150.32% (7-13-94)
Class B................................ 19.38% 133.08% 139.01% (7-13-94)
Class C................................ 19.45% 133.04% 138.96% (7-13-94)
Class Z................................ 20.67% N/A 115.04% (4-15-96)
</TABLE>
ADVERTISING. Advertising materials for the Fund may include biographical
information relating to its portfolio manager(s), and may include or refer to
commentary by the Fund's manager(s) concerning investment style, investment
discipline, asset growth, current or past business experience, business
capabilities, political, economic or financial conditions and other matters of
general interest to investors. Advertising materials for the Fund also may
include mention of The Prudential Insurance Company of America, its affiliates
and subsidiaries, and reference the assets, products and services of those
entities.
From time to time, advertising materials for the Fund may include
information concerning retirement and investing for retirement, may refer to
the approximate number of Fund shareholders and may refer to Lipper rankings
or Morningstar ratings, other related analysis supporting those ratings, other
industry publications, business periodicals and market indices. In addition
advertising materials may reference studies or analyses performed by the
manager or its affiliates. Advertising materials for sector funds, funds that
focus on market capitalizations, index funds and international/global funds
may discuss the potential benefits and risks of that investment style.
Advertising materials for fixed income funds may discuss the benefits and
risks of investing in the bond market including discussions of credit quality,
duration and maturity.
B-46
<PAGE>
The Fund also may include comparative performance information in advertising
or marketing the Fund's shares. Such performance information may include data
from Lipper Analytical Services, Inc., Morningstar Publications, Inc., other
industry publications, business periodicals and market indices. Set forth
below is a chart which compares the performance of different types of
investments over the long-term with the rate of inflation./1/
[CHART APPEARS HERE]
Performance Comparison of Different Types of Investments with the
Rate of Inflation Over The Long Term (12/31/1925 - 12/31/1999)
Common Stocks 11.4%
Long-Term Gov't. Bonds 5.1%
Inflation 3.1%
/1/Source: Ibbotson Associates. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Common stock returns are based on the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index, a
market-weighted, unmanaged index of 500 common stocks in a variety of industry
sectors. It is a commonly used indicator of broad stock price movements. This
chart is for illustrative purposes only, and is not intended to represent the
performance of any particular investment or fund. Investors cannot invest
directly in an index. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
B-47
<PAGE>
PRUDENTIAL EUROPE GROWTH FUND, INC.
Portfolio of Investments as of April 30, 2000
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Shares DESCRIPTION VALUE (NOTE 1)
<S> <C> <C>
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS 88.7%
Common Stocks 86.5%
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BELGIUM 0.8%
70,162 KBC Bancassurance Holding $ 2,577,452
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY 4.2%
14,512 SAP AG 6,809,013
24,100 Infineon Technologies AG(a) 1,659,995
12,870 Intershop Communications AG(a) 5,716,765
--------------
14,185,773
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FINLAND 4.6%
231,600 Nokia Oy 13,288,474
40,929 Sonera Oy 2,251,613
--------------
15,540,087
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FRANCE 14.7%
17,625 Altran Technologies SA 3,602,738
64,162 Carrefour SA(a) 4,177,324
17,216 Havas Advertising SA(b) 8,594,326
18,742 Hermes International 2,658,568
26,608 Legrand SA 4,959,904
52,838 Rexel SA 3,646,661
40,782 Sidel SA 2,551,315
30,200 STMicroelectronics N.V. 5,728,563
7,229 Societe Television Francaise 1 4,949,717
28,794 Total Fina SA 4,369,840
41,485 Vivendi SA 4,104,188
--------------
49,343,144
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ireland 1.2%
579,459 Bank of Ireland 3,909,614
</TABLE>
B-48
<PAGE>
PRUDENTIAL EUROPE GROWTH FUND, INC.
Portfolio of Investments as of April 30, 2000 Cont'd.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SHARES DESCRIPTION VALUE (NOTE 1)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
ITALY 10.4%
450,975 Autogrill SpA $ 4,305,752
71,300 Bipop-Carire SpA 6,483,309
221,900 Bulgari SpA(a) 2,421,284
347,000 Class Editori 4,732,907
1,870,600 Seat Pagine Gialle SpA(b) 8,215,524
915,832 Telecom Italia SpA(b) 8,744,044
--------------
34,902,820
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NETHERLANDS 3.8%
112,770 Heineken N.V. 6,255,048
69,500 Randstad Holding N.V. 2,976,548
63,300 Royal Dutch Petroleum Co. 3,649,221
--------------
12,880,817
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SPAIN 6.0%
681,792 Banco Santander Central Hispano SA 7,110,867
407,468 Telefonica SA(a) 9,070,101
502,309 TelePizza SA(a) 4,060,504
--------------
20,241,472
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SWEDEN 6.0%
147,500 Framtidsfabriken AB(a) 2,424,902
227,060 Hennes & Mauritz AB 6,043,692
130,200 Modern Times Group MTG AB(a) 6,421,468
57,400 Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson AB 5,116,288
--------------
20,006,350
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SWITZERLAND 4.3%
2,078 Ares-Serono Group 6,387,814
1,866 Julius Baer Holding AG 6,532,354
1,244 The Swatch Group AG 1,334,637
--------------
14,254,805
</TABLE>
B-49 See Notes to Financial Statements
<PAGE>
Prudential Europe Growth Fund, Inc.
Portfolio of Investments as of April 30, 2000 Cont'd.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Shares Description Value (Note 1)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
United Kingdom 30.5%
270,005 ARM Holdings PLC(a) $ 2,727,934
267,498 Barclays PLC 6,831,353
312,448 British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC(a) 7,649,040
129,672 Capita Group PLC 3,325,667
167,889 COLT Telecom Group PLC(a) 7,450,356
801,412 Compass Group PLC 11,522,487
1,636,085 Dixons Group PLC 6,611,922
747,687 Electrocomponents PLC 7,495,976
412,029 GKN PLC 5,699,890
1,303,368 Hays PLC 8,994,948
1,016,888 Invensys PLC 4,899,858
519,598 Misys PLC 5,952,283
665,969 Scoot.com PLC(a) 1,759,752
214,800 Serco Group PLC 1,552,515
86,346 Shire Pharmaceuticals Group PLC(a) 1,221,328
338,538 SmithKline Beecham PLC 4,630,616
307,401 Standard Chartered PLC 4,142,600
2,133,528 Vodafone Group PLC 9,749,769
--------------
102,218,294
--------------
Total common stocks (cost $186,810,492) 290,060,628
--------------
PREFERRED STOCKS 2.2%
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Federal Republic of Germany 2.2%
1,506 Porsche AG 3,835,706
145,102 Wella AG 3,694,355
--------------
Total preferred stocks (cost $7,166,138) 7,530,061
--------------
Total long-term investments (cost $193,976,630) 297,590,689
--------------
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements B-50
<PAGE>
Prudential Europe Growth Fund, Inc.
Portfolio of Investments as of April 30, 2000 Cont'd.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Principal
Amount
(000) Description Value (Note 1)
<S> <C> <C>
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 4.4%
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
United States
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Repurchase Agreement 4.4%
$ 14,620 Joint Repurchase Agreement Account,
5.71%, 5/1/00
(cost $14,620,000; Note 5) $ 14,620,000
--------------
Total Investments 93.1% (cost $208,596,630;
Note 4) 312,210,689
Other assets in excess of liabilities 6.9% 23,097,333
--------------
Net Assets 100% $ 335,308,022
==============
</TABLE>
------------------------------
The following abbreviations are used in portfolio descriptions:
AB--Aktiebolag (Swedish Stock Company)
AG--Aktiengesellschaft (German Stock Company)
N.V.--Naamloze Vennootschap (Dutch Corporation)
Oy--Osakehio (Finnish Corporation)
SA--Sociedad Anomia (Spanish Corporation) or Societe Anonyme (French
Corporation)
SpA--Societa per Azioni (Italian Corporation)
PLC--Public Limited Company (British Corporation)
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) Portion of the security on loan; see Note 4.
B-51 See Notes to Financial Statements
<PAGE>
Prudential Europe Growth Fund, Inc.
Portfolio of Investments as of April 30, 2000 Cont'd.
The industry classification of portfolio holdings and other assets in excess of
liabilities shown as a percentage of net assets as of April 30, 2000 was as
follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Electrical & Electronics............................................... 13.1%
Telecommunications..................................................... 12.6
Banking................................................................ 11.2
Publishing, Broadcasting & Advertising................................. 10.2
Business & Public Services............................................. 7.1
Retail................................................................. 6.2
Machinery & Engineering................................................ 5.9
Automobiles & Auto Parts............................................... 3.0
Services............................................................... 2.9
Media & Agencies....................................................... 2.4
Energy Sources......................................................... 2.4
Technologies........................................................... 2.3
Beverages.............................................................. 1.9
Pharmaceuticals........................................................ 1.8
Consumer Staples....................................................... 1.8
Communications Networks................................................ 1.6
Conglomerate........................................................... 1.2
Merchandising.......................................................... 1.2
Other assets in excess of liabilities
(including Repurchase Agreement)..................................... 11.2
-----
100.0%
=====
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements B-52
<PAGE>
Prudential Europe Growth Fund, Inc.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
April 30, 2000
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C>
ASSETS
Investments, at value (cost $208,596,630) $312,210,689
Foreign currency, at value (cost $21,132,517) 20,198,632
Cash 31,903
Receivable for investments sold 3,856,478
Receivable for Fund shares sold 1,366,942
Dividends and interest receivable 290,801
Prepaid and other assets 281,279
Receivable for securities lending, net 37,318
-------------
Total assets 338,274,042
-------------
LIABILITIES
Payable for Fund shares reacquired 2,197,154
Accrued expenses 214,677
Management fee payable 207,438
Distribution fee payable 200,726
Payable for investments purchased 113,563
Foreign withholding taxes payable 32,462
-------------
Total liabilities 2,966,020
-------------
NET ASSETS $335,308,022
=============
Net assets were comprised of:
Common stock, at par 15,881
Paid-in capital in excess of par 206,409,685
-------------
206,425,566
Net operating loss (986,813)
Accumulated net realized gains on investments and foreign
currency transactions 27,317,255
Net unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign
currencies 102,552,014
-------------
Net assets, April 30, 2000 $335,308,022
=============
</TABLE>
B-53 See Notes to Financial Statements
<PAGE>
Prudential Europe Growth Fund, Inc.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities Cont'd.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
April 30, 2000
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C>
Class A:
Net asset value and redemption price per share ($104,030,638
/ 4,808,211 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) $21.63
Maximum sales charge (5.00% of offering price) 1.14
-------------
Maximum offering price to public $22.77
=============
Class B:
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per
share ($198,260,054 / 9,519,267 shares of common stock
issued and outstanding) $20.82
=============
Class C:
Net asset value and redemption price per share ($17,501,056 /
840,269 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) $20.83
Sales charge (1.00% of offering price) .21
-------------
Offering price to public $21.04
=============
Class Z:
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per
share ($15,516,274 / 713,522 shares of common stock issued
and outstanding) $21.74
=============
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements B-54
<PAGE>
Prudential Europe Growth Fund, Inc.
Statement of Operations
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year
Ended
April 30, 2000
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C>
NET INVESTMENT LOSS
Income
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $530,554) $ 3,298,332
Interest 329,594
Income from securities loaned, net 37,318
-------------
Total income 3,665,244
-------------
Expenses
Management fee 2,306,681
Distribution fee--Class A 213,293
Distribution fee--Class B 1,938,110
Distribution fee--Class C 159,740
Transfer agent's fees and expenses 514,000
Custodian's fees and expenses 375,000
Reports to shareholders 100,000
Registration fees 48,000
Audit fees and expenses 35,000
Directors' fees and expenses 16,400
Legal fees and expenses 25,000
Miscellaneous 9,834
-------------
Total expenses 5,741,058
-------------
Net investment loss (2,075,814)
-------------
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN
CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS
Net realized gain (loss) on:
Investment transactions 47,149,247
Foreign currency transactions (523,150)
-------------
46,626,097
-------------
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
Investments 13,203,139
Foreign currencies (1,039,803)
-------------
12,163,336
-------------
Net gain on investments and foreign currencies 58,789,433
-------------
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS $ 56,713,619
=============
</TABLE>
B-55 See Notes to Financial Statements
<PAGE>
Prudential Europe Growth Fund, Inc.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended April 30,
---------------------------------
2000 1999
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS
Operations
Net investment loss $ (2,075,814) $ (1,048,076)
Net realized gain on investment and foreign
currency transactions 46,626,097 3,092,402
Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments and foreign
currencies 12,163,336 566,716
-------------- ---------------
Net increase in net assets resulting from
operations 56,713,619 2,611,042
-------------- ---------------
Dividends and distributions (Note 1)
Dividends in excess of net investment income
Class A -- (830,201)
Class B -- (1,011,041)
Class C -- (71,585)
Class Z -- (135,753)
-------------- ---------------
-- (2,048,580)
-------------- ---------------
Distributions from net realized gains
Class A (3,885,829) (4,081,825)
Class B (8,828,651) (11,930,280)
Class C (754,954) (844,703)
Class Z (550,707) (572,100)
-------------- ---------------
(14,020,141) (17,428,908)
-------------- ---------------
Fund share transactions (net of share
conversions)
(Note 6)
Net proceeds from shares sold 491,227,290 334,649,118
Net asset value of shares issued in
reinvestment of distributions 13,082,385 18,358,228
Cost of shares reacquired (512,060,641) (281,351,717)
-------------- ---------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund
share transactions (7,750,966) 71,655,629
-------------- ---------------
Total increase 34,942,512 54,789,183
NET ASSETS
Beginning of year 300,365,510 245,576,327
-------------- ---------------
End of year $ 335,308,022 $ 300,365,510
============== ===============
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements B-56
<PAGE>
Prudential Europe Growth Fund, Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements
Prudential Europe Growth Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") is registered under the
Investment Company Act of 1940 as a diversified, open-end management investment
company. The investment objective of the Fund is to seek long-term capital
growth by investing primarily in equity securities of companies domiciled in
Europe. The Fund was incorporated in Maryland on March 18, 1994 and commenced
investment operations on July 13, 1994.
NOTE 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the
Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Securities Valuation: Securities traded on an exchange (whether domestic or
foreign) are valued at the last reported sales price on the primary exchange on
which they are traded. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market
(including securities listed on exchanges for which a last sales price is not
available) are valued at the average of the last reported bid and asked prices.
Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at
fair value as determined in good faith by or under the direction of the Board of
Directors of the Fund.
Short-term securities which mature in more than 60 days are valued based
upon current market quotations. Short-term securities which mature in 60 days or
less are valued at amortized cost.
In connection with transactions in repurchase agreements with U.S.
financial institutions, it is the Fund's policy that its custodian or designated
subcustodians, as the case may be under triparty repurchase agreements, take
possession of the underlying collateral securities, the value of which exceeds
the principal amount of the repurchase transaction including accrued interest.
If the seller defaults and the value of the collateral declines or if bankruptcy
proceedings are commenced with respect to the seller of the security,
realization of the collateral by the Fund may be delayed or limited.
Foreign Currency Translation: The books and records of the Fund are
maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S.
dollars on the following basis:
(i) market value of investment securities, other assets and
liabilities--at the closing daily rate of exchange as reported by a major bank:
(ii) purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses--at
the rate of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.
Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange
rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not isolate
that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the
foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market
prices of securities held at
B-57
<PAGE>
Prudential Europe Growth Fund, Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements Cont'd.
period end. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in
foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market
prices of portfolio securities sold during the period. Accordingly, such
realized foreign currency gains (losses) related to portfolio securities are
included in the net realized gains on investment transactions.
Net realized losses on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign
exchange gains or losses from the sale of foreign currencies, currency gains or
losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on security transactions,
and the difference between the amounts of dividends and foreign taxes recorded
on the Fund's books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or
paid. Net currency gains and losses from valuing foreign currency denominated
assets and liabilities at period end exchange rates are reflected as a component
of net unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currencies.
Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain
considerations and risks not typically associated with those of domestic origin
as a result of, among other factors, the possibility of political and economic
instability and the level of governmental supervision and regulation of foreign
securities markets.
Securities Transactions and Investment Income: Securities transactions are
recorded on the trade date. Realized gains and losses from investment and
currency transactions are calculated on the identified cost basis. Dividend
income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, and interest income is recorded on
an accrual basis. Expenses are recorded on the accrual basis which may require
the use of certain estimates by management.
Net investment income (other than distribution fees) and unrealized and
realized gains or losses are allocated daily to each class of shares of the Fund
based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class at the beginning
of the day.
Dividends and Distributions: The Fund expects to pay dividends of net
investment income and distributions of net realized capital and currency gains,
if any, annually. Dividends and distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend
date.
Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in
accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from generally accepted
accounting principles. These differences are primarily due to differing
treatments for foreign currency transactions.
Federal Income Taxes: It is the Fund's policy to continue to meet the
requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment
companies and
B-58
<PAGE>
Prudential Europe Growth Fund, Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements Cont'd.
to distribute all of its taxable income to shareholders. Therefore, no federal
income tax provision is required.
Withholding taxes on foreign dividends have been provided for in accordance
with the Fund's understanding of the applicable country's tax rules and rates.
Securities Lending: The Fund may lend securities to broker-dealers. The
loans are secured by collateral at least equal at all times to the market value
of the securities loaned. Loans are subject to termination at the option of the
borrower or the Fund. Upon termination of the loan, the borrower will return to
the lender securities identical to the loaned securities. The Fund may bear the
risk of delay in recovery of, or even loss of rights in, the securities loaned
should the borrower of the securities fail financially. The Fund receives
compensation, net of any rebate, for lending its securities in the form of fees
or it retains a portion of interest on the investment of any cash received as
collateral. The Fund also continues to receive interest and dividends on the
securities loaned and any gain or loss in the market price of the securities
loaned that may occur during the term of the loan. Prudential Securities
Incorporated ("PSI"), a wholly owned subsidiary of The Prudential Insurance
Company of America ("The Prudential"), is the securities lending agent for the
Fund. For the year ended April 30, 2000, PSI has been compensated approximately
$12,400 for these services.
Reclassification of Capital Accounts: The Fund accounts for and reports
distributions to shareholders in accordance with American Institute of Certified
Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2: Determination,
Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and
Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies. The effect of applying
this statement was to decrease accumulated net realized gains on investments by
$3,991,034 and decrease net investment loss by $3,991,043 for realized foreign
currency losses and net operating losses. Net investment income, net realized
gains and net assets were not affected by these changes.
NOTE 2. AGREEMENTS
The Fund has a management agreement with Prudential Investments Fund Management
LLC ("PIFM"). Pursuant to this agreement, PIFM has responsibility for all
investment advisory services and supervises the subadviser's performance of such
services. PIFM has entered into a subadvisory agreement with The Prudential
Investment Corporation ("PIC"); PIC, through an agreement with PRICOA Asset
Management Ltd. ("PRICOA"), furnishes investment advisory services in connection
with the management of the Fund. PIFM pays for the services of PIC, the cost of
compensation of
B-59
<PAGE>
Prudential Europe Growth Fund, Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements Cont'd.
officers of the Fund, occupancy and certain clerical and bookkeeping costs of
the Fund. The Fund bears all other costs and expenses.
The management fee paid PIFM is computed daily and payable monthly, at an
annual rate of .75 of 1% of the average daily net assets of the Fund.
The Fund has a distribution agreement with Prudential Investments
Management Services LLC ("PIMS"), which acts as the distributor of the Class A,
Class B, Class C and Class Z shares. The Fund compensates PIMS for distributing
and servicing the Fund's Class A, Class B and Class C shares, pursuant to plans
of distribution (the "Class A, B and C Plans"), regardless of expenses actually
incurred. The distribution fees are accrued daily and payable monthly. No
distribution or service fees are paid to PIMS as distributor of the Class Z
shares of the Fund.
Pursuant to the Class A, B and C Plans, the Fund compensates PIMS for
distribution-related activities at an annual rate of up to .30 of 1%, 1% and 1%,
of the average daily net assets of the Class A, B and C shares, respectively.
Such expenses under the Plans were .25 of 1%, 1% and 1% of the average daily net
assets of the Class A, B and C shares, respectively, for the year ended April
30, 2000.
PIMS has advised the Fund that it has received approximately $121,600 and
$33,800 in front-end sales charges resulting from sales of Class A shares and
Class C shares, respectively, during the year ended April 30, 2000. From these
fees, PIMS paid such sales charges to affiliated broker-dealers, which in turn
paid commissions to salespersons and incurred other distribution costs.
PIMS has also advised the Fund that for the year ended April 30, 2000, it
has received approximately $367,400 and $9,500 in contingent deferred sales
charges imposed upon certain redemptions by Class B and Class C shareholders,
respectively.
PIFM, PIC, PIMS and PRICOA are wholly owned subsidiaries of The Prudential
Insurance Company of America ("The Prudential").
The Fund, along with other affiliated registered investment companies (the
"Funds"), entered into a syndicated credit agreement ("SCA") with an
unaffiliated lender. The maximum commitment under the SCA is $1 billion.
Interest on any such borrowings will be at market rates. The purpose of the
agreement is to serve as an alternative source of funding for capital share
redemptions. The Funds pay a commitment fee at an annual rate of .080 of 1% of
the unused portion of the credit facility. The commitment fee is accrued and
paid quarterly on a pro rata basis by the Funds. The expiration date of the SCA
is March 9, 2001. Prior to March 9, 2000, the commitment fee was .065 of 1% of
the unused portion of the credit facility. The Fund did not borrow any amounts
pursuant to the SCA during the year ended April 30, 2000.
B-60
<PAGE>
Prudential Europe Growth Fund, Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements Cont'd.
NOTE 3. OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC ("PMFS"), a wholly owned subsidiary of PIFM,
serves as the Fund's transfer agent. During the year ended April 30, 2000, the
Fund incurred fees of approximately $419,600 for the services of PMFS. As of
April 30, 2000, approximately $37,400 of such fees were due to PMFS. Transfer
agent's fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations include certain
out-of-pocket expenses paid to nonaffiliates.
NOTE 4. PORTFOLIO SECURITIES
Purchases and sales of investment securities, other than short-term investments,
for the year ended April 30, 2000 were $229,637,360 and $284,775,730,
respectively.
The cost basis of investments for federal income tax purposes at April 30,
2000 was $208,899,873 and, accordingly, net unrealized appreciation for federal
income tax purposes was $103,310,816 (gross unrealized appreciation--
$108,893,888; gross unrealized depreciation--$5,583,072).
As of April 30, 2000, the Fund had securities on loan with an aggregate
market value of $21,119,403. As of this date, the collateral held for securities
on loan was comprised of U.S. government securities with an aggregate market
value of $21,259,344.
The Fund will elect, for United States Federal income tax purposes, to
treat net currency losses of $986,813 incurred in the six-month period ended
April 30, 2000 as having been incurred in the following fiscal year.
NOTE 5. JOINT REPURCHASE AGREEMENT ACCOUNT
The Fund, along with other affiliated registered investment companies, transfers
uninvested cash balances into a single joint account, the daily aggregate
balance of which is invested in one or more repurchase agreements collateralized
by U.S. Treasury or Federal agency obligations. As of April 30, 2000, the Fund
had a 1.7% undivided interest in repurchase agreements in the joint account. The
undivided interest for the Fund represents $14,620,000 in principal amount. As
of such date, each
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repurchase agreement in the joint account and the value of the collateral
therefor were as follows:
ABN AMRO Incorporated, 5.72%, in the principal amount of $160,000,000,
repurchase price $160,076,267, due 5/1/00. The value of the collateral including
accrued interest was $163,200,995.
Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc., 5.72%, in the principal amount of $160,000,000,
repurchase price $160,076,267, due 5/1/00. The value of the collateral including
accrued interest was $166,727,544.
Credit Suisse First Boston Corp., 5.75%, in the principal amount of
$160,000,000, repurchase price $160,076,667, due 5/1/00. The value of the
collateral including accrued interest was $165,506,481.
Morgan (J.P.) Securities, Inc., 5.72%, in the principal amount of
$210,000,000, repurchase price $210,100,100, due 5/1/00. The value of the
collateral including accrued interest was $214,200,036.
Salomon Smith Barney, Inc., 5.65%, in the principal amount of
$162,577,000, repurchase price $162,653,547, due 5/1/00. The value of the
collateral including accrued interest was $165,893,849.
NOTE 6. CAPITAL
The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares. Class A shares are
sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5%. Class B shares are sold with a
contingent deferred sales charge which declines from 5% to zero depending on the
period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a front-end
sales charge of 1% and a contingent deferred sales charge of 1% during the first
18 months. Class B shares will automatically convert to Class A shares on a
quarterly basis approximately seven years after purchase. A special exchange
privilege is also available for shareholders who qualify to purchase Class A
shares at net asset value. Class Z shares are not subject to any sales or
redemption charge and are offered exclusively for sale to the participants of
employee benefit plans qualified under Section 401, 457 and 403(b)(7) of the
Internal Revenue Code, and nonqualified plans for which the Fund is an available
option. All classes of shares have equal rights as to earnings, assets and
voting privileges except that each class bears different distribution expenses
and has exclusive voting rights with respect to its distribution plan. There are
2 billion shares of $.001 par value common stock authorized and divided into
four classes, designated Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z Shares, each
consisting of 500 million authorized shares.
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Transactions in shares of common shares were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Class A Shares Amount
------- ----------- -------------
<S> <C> <C>
Year ended April 30, 2000:
Shares sold 18,244,254 $ 389,178,000
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions 166,846 3,530,465
Shares reacquired (18,030,736) (387,291,291)
----------- -------------
Net increase in shares outstanding before conversion 380,364 5,417,174
Shares issued upon conversion from Class B 274,634 6,022,135
----------- -------------
Net increase in shares outstanding 654,998 $ 11,439,309
=========== =============
Year ended April 30, 1999:
Shares sold 8,345,087 $ 157,661,177
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and
distributions 262,851 4,634,072
Shares reacquired (7,460,560) (140,333,930)
----------- -------------
Net increase in shares outstanding before conversion 1,147,378 21,961,319
Shares issued upon conversion from Class B 217,986 4,151,642
----------- -------------
Net increase in shares outstanding 1,365,364 $ 26,112,961
=========== =============
Class B
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Year ended April 30, 2000:
Shares sold 2,560,041 $ 52,229,734
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions 405,762 8,285,665
Shares reacquired (3,908,980) (77,038,098)
----------- -------------
Net decrease in shares outstanding before conversion (943,177) (16,522,699)
Shares reacquired upon conversion into Class A (284,075) (6,022,135)
----------- -------------
Net decrease in shares outstanding (1,227,252) $ (22,544,834)
=========== =============
Year ended April 30, 1999:
Shares sold 5,915,979 $ 110,988,705
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and
distributions 706,372 12,142,534
Shares reacquired (4,740,107) (86,581,806)
----------- -------------
Net increase in shares outstanding before conversion 1,882,244 36,549,433
Shares reacquired upon conversion into Class A (224,271) (4,151,642)
----------- -------------
Net increase in shares outstanding 1,657,973 $ 32,397,791
=========== =============
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Class C Shares Amount
------- ----------- -------------
<S> <C> <C>
Year ended April 30, 2000:
Shares sold 1,758,466 $ 33,865,643
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions 35,858 732,232
Shares reacquired (1,779,870) (34,304,719)
----------- -------------
Net increase in shares outstanding 14,454 $ 293,156
=========== =============
Year ended April 30, 1999:
Shares sold 1,963,862 $ 36,030,413
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and
distributions 51,609 887,682
Shares reacquired (1,763,515) (32,324,685)
----------- -------------
Net increase in shares outstanding 251,956 $ 4,593,410
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Class Z
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Year ended April 30, 2000:
Shares sold 772,839 $ 15,953,913
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions 25,142 534,023
Shares reacquired (667,178) (13,426,533)
----------- -------------
Net increase in shares outstanding before conversion 130,803 $ 3,061,403
=========== =============
Year ended April 30, 1999:
Shares sold 1,543,484 $ 29,968,823
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and
distributions 39,317 693,940
Shares reacquired (1,155,152) (22,111,296)
----------- -------------
Net increase in shares outstanding 427,649 $ 8,551,467
=========== =============
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<CAPTION>
Class A
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Year Ended
April 30, 2000(a)
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<S> <C>
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE:
Net asset value, beginning of year $ 18.80
---------
Income from investment operations
Net investment income (loss) (.04)
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments and foreign
currency transactions 3.83
---------
Total from investment operations 3.79
---------
Less distributions
Distributions in excess of net investment income --
Distributions from net realized gains on investments and
foreign currency transactions (.96)
---------
Total distributions (.96)
---------
Net asset value, end of year $ 21.63
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TOTAL RETURN(b) 20.27%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of year (000) $ 104,031
Average net assets (000) $ 85,317
Ratios to average net assets:
Expenses, including distribution fees 1.37%
Expenses, excluding distribution fees 1.12%
Net investment income (loss) (.18)%
For Class A, B, C and Z shares:
Portfolio turnover rate 79%
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(a) Based on weighted average shares outstanding, by class.
(b) Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is
calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale on the
last day of each year reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and
distributions.
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<CAPTION>
Class A
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Year Ended April 30,
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1999(a) 1998(a) 1997 1996(a)
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
$ 19.91 $ 15.46 $ 13.69 $ 11.77
-------- -------- -------- --------
.03 .01 .09 .06
.28 6.38 2.24 1.86
-------- -------- -------- --------
.31 6.39 2.33 1.92
-------- -------- -------- --------
(.24) (.14) -- --
(1.18) (1.80) (.56) --
-------- -------- -------- --------
(1.42) (1.94) (.56) --
-------- -------- -------- --------
$ 18.80 $ 19.91 $ 15.46 $ 13.69
======== ======== ======== ========
2.03% 44.93% 17.20% 16.31%
$ 78,074 $ 55,507 $ 38,807 $ 47,789
$ 67,286 $ 42,885 $ 37,834 $ 47,183
1.43% 1.39% 1.36% 1.53%
1.18% 1.14% 1.11% 1.28%
.15% .08% .57% .44%
62% 50% 31% 65%
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Class B
-----------------
Year Ended
April 30, 2000(a)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C>
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE:
Net asset value, beginning of year $ 18.26
---------
Income from investment operations
Net investment loss (.18)
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments and foreign
currency transactions 3.70
---------
Total from investment operations 3.52
---------
Less distributions
Distributions in excess of net investment income --
Distributions from net realized gains on investments and
foreign currency transactions (.96)
---------
Total distributions (.96)
---------
Net asset value, end of year $ 20.82
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TOTAL RETURN(b) 19.38%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of year (000) $ 198,260
Average net assets (000) $ 193,811
Ratios to average net assets:
Expenses, including distribution fees 2.12%
Expenses, excluding distribution fees 1.12%
Net investment (loss) (.92)%
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(a) Based on weighted average shares outstanding, by class.
(b) Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is
calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale on the
last day of each year reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and
distributions.
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<CAPTION>
Class B
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Year Ended April 30,
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1999(a) 1998(a) 1997 1996(a)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
$ 19.35 $ 15.12 $ 13.49 $ 11.69
-------- -------- -------- --------
(.11) (.11) (.04) (.04)
.30 6.15 2.23 1.84
-------- -------- -------- --------
.19 6.04 2.19 1.80
-------- -------- -------- --------
(.10) (.01) -- --
(1.18) (1.80) (.56) --
-------- -------- -------- --------
(1.28) (1.81) (.56) --
-------- -------- -------- --------
$ 18.26 $ 19.35 $ 15.12 $ 13.49
======== ======== ======== ========
1.39% 43.35% 16.41% 15.40%
$196,247 $175,857 $139,277 $125,868
$191,220 $147,492 $133,135 $122,255
2.18% 2.14% 2.11% 2.28%
1.18% 1.14% 1.11% 1.28%
(.57)% (.69)% (.27)% (.33)%
</TABLE>
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<CAPTION>
Class C
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Year Ended
April 30, 2000(a)
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<S> <C>
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE:
Net asset value, beginning of year $ 18.25
--------
Income from investment operations
Net investment loss (.18)
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments and foreign
currency transactions 3.72
--------
Total from investment operations 3.54
--------
Less distributions
Distributions in excess of net investment income --
Distributions from net realized gains on investments and
foreign currency transactions (.96)
--------
Total distributions (.96)
--------
Net asset value, end of year $ 20.83
========
TOTAL RETURN(b) 19.45%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of year (000) $17,501
Average net assets (000) $15,974
Ratios to average net assets:
Expenses, including distribution fees 2.12%
Expenses, excluding distribution fees 1.12%
Net investment loss (.93)%
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(a) Based on weighted average shares outstanding, by class.
(b) Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is
calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale on the
last day of each year reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and
distributions.
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<CAPTION>
Class C
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Year Ended April 30,
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1999(a) 1998(a) 1997 1996(a)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
$ 19.38 $ 15.12 $ 13.49 $ 11.69
-------- -------- -------- --------
(.11) (.11) (.04) (.04)
.26 6.18 2.23 1.84
-------- -------- -------- --------
.15 6.07 2.19 1.80
-------- -------- -------- --------
(.10) (.01) -- --
(1.18) (1.80) (.56) --
-------- -------- -------- --------
(1.28) (1.81) (.56) --
-------- -------- -------- --------
$ 18.25 $ 19.38 $ 15.12 $ 13.49
======== ======== ======== ========
1.18% 43.55% 16.41% 15.40%
$ 15,073 $ 11,122 $ 8,010 $ 7,741
$ 13,465 $ 8,526 $ 8,002 $ 7,768
2.18% 2.14% 2.11% 2.28%
1.18% 1.14% 1.11% 1.28%
(.61)% (.66)% (.25)% (.30)%
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Class Z
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Year
Ended
April 30, 2000(a)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C>
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE:
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 18.83
--------
Income from investment operations
Net investment income .01
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments and foreign
currency transactions 3.86
--------
Total from investment operations 3.87
--------
Less distributions
Distributions in excess of net investment income --
Distributions from net realized gains on investments and
foreign currency transactions (.96)
--------
Total distributions (.96)
--------
Net asset value, end of year $ 21.74
========
TOTAL RETURN(d) 20.67%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period (000) $ 15,516
Average net assets (000) $ 12,455
Ratios to average net assets:
Expenses, including distribution fees 1.12%
Expenses, excluding distribution fees 1.12%
Net investment income .08%
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(a) Annualized.
(b) Commencement of class operations.
(c) Based on weighted average shares outstanding, by class.
(d) Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day
and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment
of dividends and distributions. Total returns for periods of less than a
full year are not annualized.
(e) Figures are actual and not rounded to the nearest thousand.
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<CAPTION>
Class Z
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April 15,1996(b)
Through
1999(c) 1998(c) 1997 April 30, 1996(c)
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
$ 19.93 $ 15.51 $ 13.68 $ 13.40
-------- -------- -------- -------
.05 .04 .02 .28
.31 6.37 2.37 --
-------- -------- -------- -------
.36 6.41 2.39 .28
-------- -------- -------- -------
(.28) (.19) -- --
(1.18) (1.80) (.56) --
-------- -------- -------- -------
(1.46) (1.99) (.56) --
-------- -------- -------- -------
$ 18.83 $ 19.93 $ 15.51 $ 13.68
======== ======== ======== =======
2.35% 44.95% 17.66% 2.09%
$ 10,972 $ 3,090 $ 11,949 $ 204(e)
$ 8,572 $ 12,148 $ 7,958 $ 203(e)
1.18% 1.14% 1.11% 1.28%(a)
1.18% 1.14% 1.11% 1.28%(a)
.25% .26% .22% .54%(a)
</TABLE>
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Report of Independent Accountants
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To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of
Prudential Europe Growth Fund, Inc.
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including
the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of
changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of Prudential Europe Growth Fund, Inc.
(the "Fund") at April 30, 2000, the results of its operations for the year then
ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period
then ended and the financial highlights for each of the four years in the period
then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter
referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fund's
management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial
statements in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the
United States, which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits, which included confirmation of securities at April 30, 2000 by
correspondence with the custodian, provide a reasonable basis for the opinion
expressed above. The accompanying financial highlights for the year ended April
30, 1996 were audited by other independent accountants, whose opinion dated June
13, 1996 was unqualified.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
1177 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York
June 21, 2000
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APPENDIX I--DESCRIPTION OF SECURITY RATINGS
DESCRIPTION OF S&P CORPORATE BOND RATINGS:
AAA: Bonds rated AAA have the highest rating assigned by S&P to a debt
obligation. Capacity to pay interest and repay principal is extremely strong.
AA: Bonds rated AA have a very strong capacity to pay interest and repay
principal and differ from the highest rated issues only in a small degree.
A: Bonds rated A have a strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal
although they are somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes
in circumstances and economic conditions than bonds in higher rated
categories.
BBB: Bonds rated BBB are regarded as having an adequate capacity to pay
interest and repay principal. Whereas they normally exhibit adequate
protection parameters, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances
are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity to pay interest and repay
principal for bonds in this category than for bonds in higher rated
categories.
BB,B,CCC,CC,C: Bonds rated BB,B,CCC,CC, or C are regarded, on balance, as
predominantly speculative with respect to capacity to pay interest and repay
principal in accordance with the terms of the obligation. BB represents the
lowest degree of speculation and C the highest degree of speculation. While
such bonds will likely have some quality and protective characteristics, these
are outweighed by large uncertainties or major risk exposures to adverse
conditions.
DESCRIPTION OF MOODY'S CORPORATE BOND RATINGS:
Aaa: Bonds rated Aaa are judged to be the best quality. They carry the
smallest degree of investment risk and are generally referred to as "gilt
edged." Interest payments are protected by a large or by an exceptionally
stable margin and principal is secure. While the various protective elements
are likely to change, such changes as can be visualized are most unlikely to
impair the fundamentally strong position of these issues.
Aa: Bonds rated Aa are judged to be of high quality by all standards.
Together with the Aaa group they comprise what are generally known as high
grade bonds. They are rated lower than the best bonds because margins of
protection may not be as large as in Aaa securities or fluctuation of
protective elements may be of greater amplitude or there may be other elements
present which make the long-term risks appear somewhat larger than in Aaa
securities.
A: Bonds rated A possess many favorable investment attributes and are to be
considered as upper medium grade obligations. Factors giving security to
principal and interest are considered adequate but elements may be present
which suggest a susceptibility to impairment sometime in the future.
Baa: Bonds rated Baa are considered as medium grade obligations, i.e., they
are neither highly protected nor poorly secured. Interest payments and
principal security appear adequate for the present but certain protective
elements may be lacking or may be characteristically unreliable over any great
length of time. Such bonds lack outstanding investment characteristics and in
fact have speculative characteristics as well.
Ba: Bonds rated Ba are judged to have speculative elements; their future
cannot be considered as well-assured. Often the protection of interest and
principal payments may be very moderate and thereby not well-safeguarded
during both good and bad times over the future. Uncertainty of position
characterize bonds in this class.
B: Bonds rated B generally lack characteristics of the desirable investment.
Assurance of interest and principal payments or of maintenance of other terms
of the contract over any long period of time may be small.
Caa: Bonds rated Caa are of poor standing. Such issues may be in default or
there may be present elements of danger with respect to principal or interest.
Ca: Bonds rated Ca represent obligations which are speculative in a high
degree. Such issues are often in default or have other marked shortcomings.
C: Bonds rated C are the lowest rated class of bonds, and issues so rated
can be regarded as having extremely poor prospects of ever attaining any real
investment standing.
Moody's applies the numerical modifiers 1,2, and 3 in the Aa and A rating
categories. The modifier 1 indicates that the security ranks in the higher end
of its generic rating category; the modifier 2 indicates a mid-range ranking;
and the modifier 3 indicates that the issue ranks in the lower end of its
generic rating category.
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DESCRIPTION OF DUFF & PHELPS BOND RATINGS:
AAA: Bonds rated AAA by Duff & Phelps are considered to be of the highest
credit quality. The risk factors are negligible, being only slightly more than
for risk-free U.S. Treasury debt.
AA+, AA, AA-: Bonds rated A+, AA, or AA- are considered to be of high credit
quality. Protection factors are strong. Risk is modest but may vary slightly
from time to time because of economic conditions.
A+, A, A-: Bonds rated A+, A, or A- have protection factors which are
average but adequate; however, risk factors are more variable and greater in
periods of economic stress.
BBB+, BBB, BBB-: Bonds rated BBB+, BBB, or BBB- have below average
protection factors but are still considered sufficient for prudent investment.
These bonds demonstrate considerable variability in risk during economic
cycles.
BB+, BB, BB-: Bonds rated BB+, BB, or BB- are below investment grade but are
still deemed likely to meet obligations when due. Present or prospective
financial protection factors fluctuate according to industry conditions or
company fortunes. Overall quality may move up or down frequently within this
category.
B+, B, B-: Bonds rated B+, B, or B- are below investment grade and possess
the risk that obligations will not be met when due. Financial protection
factors will fluctuate widely according to economic cycles, industry
conditions and/or company fortunes. Potential exists for frequent changes in
the rating within this category or into a higher or lower rating grade.
CCC: Bonds rated CCC are well below investment grade securities.
Considerable uncertainty exists as to timely payment of principal, interest,
or preferred dividends. Protection factors are narrow and risk can be
substantial with unfavorable economic/industry conditions, and/or with
unfavorable company developments.
DD: Bonds rated DD are defaulted debt obligations. The issuer failed to meet
scheduled principal and/or interest payments.
DESCRIPTION OF S&P COMMERCIAL PAPER RATINGS:
Commercial paper rated A-1 by S&P indicates that the degree of safety
regarding timely payment is either overwhelming or very strong. Those issues
determined to possess overwhelming safety characteristics are denoted A-1+.
Capacity for timely payment on commercial paper rated A-2 is strong, but the
relative degree of safety is not as high as for issues designated A-1.
DESCRIPTION OF MOODY'S COMMERCIAL PAPER RATINGS:
The rating Prime-1 is the highest commercial paper rating assigned by
Moody's. Issuers rated Prime-1 (or related supporting institutions) are
considered to have a superior capacity for repayment of short-term promissory
obligations. Issuers rated Prime-2 (or related supporting institutions) are
considered to have a strong capacity for repayment of short-term promissory
obligations. This will normally be evidenced by many of the characteristics of
issues rated Prime-1 but to a lesser degree. Earnings trends and coverage
ratios, while sound, will be more subject to variation. Capitalization
characteristics, while still appropriate, may be more affected by external
conditions. Ample alternative liquidity is maintained.
DESCRIPTION OF DUFF & PHELPS COMMERCIAL PAPER RATING:
Duff & Phelps commercial paper ratings are divided into three categories,
ranging from "1" for the highest quality obligations to "3" for the lowest. No
ratings are issued for companies whose paper is not deemed investment grade.
Issues assigned the Duff 1 rating are considered top grade. This category is
further divided into three gradations as follows: Duff 1 plus--highest
certainty of timely payment, short-term liquidity, including internal
operating factors and/or ready access to alternative sources of funds, is
clearly outstanding and safety is just below risk-free U.S. Treasury short-
term obligations; Duff 1--very high certainty of timely payment, liquidity
factors are excellent and supported by strong fundamental protection factors,
risk factors are minor; Duff 1 minus--high certainty of timely payment,
liquidity factors are strong and supported by good fundamental protection
factors, risk factors are very small. Issues rated Duff 2 represent a good
certainty of timely payment; liquidity factors and company fundamentals are
sound; although ongoing internal funds needs may enlarge total financing
requirements, access to capital markets is good; risk factors are small. Duff
3 represents a satisfactory grade; satisfactory liquidity and other protection
factors qualify issue as to investment grade; risk factors are larger and
subject to more variation; nevertheless timely payment is expected.
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APPENDIX II--GENERAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION
The following terms are used in mutual fund investing.
ASSET ALLOCATION
Asset allocation is a technique for reducing risk and providing balance.
Asset allocation among different types of securities within an overall
investment portfolio helps to reduce risk and to potentially provide stable
returns, while enabling investors to work toward their financial goal(s).
Asset allocation is also a strategy to gain exposure to better performing
asset classes while maintaining investment in other asset classes.
DIVERSIFICATION
Diversification is a time-honored technique for reducing risk, providing
"balance" to an overall portfolio and potentially achieving more stable
returns. Owning a portfolio of securities mitigates the individual risks (and
returns) of any one security. Additionally, diversification among types of
securities reduces the risks (and general returns) of any one type of
security.
DURATION
Debt securities have varying levels of sensitivity to interest rates. As
interest rates fluctuate, the value of a bond (or a bond portfolio) will
increase or decrease. Longer term bonds are generally more sensitive to
changes in interest rates. When interest rates fall, bond prices generally
rise. Conversely, when interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.
Duration is an approximation of the price sensitivity of a bond (or a bond
portfolio) to interest rate changes. It measures the weighted average maturity
of a bond's (or a bond portfolio's) cash flows, i.e., principal and interest
rate payments. Duration is expressed as a measure of time in years-the longer
the duration of a bond (or a bond portfolio), the greater the impact of
interest rate changes on the bond's (or the bond portfolio's) price. Duration
differs from effective maturity in that duration takes into account call
provisions, coupon rates and other factors. Duration measures interest rate
risk only and not other risks, such as credit risk and, in the case of non-
U.S. dollar denominated securities, currency risk. Effective maturity measures
the final maturity dates of a bond (or a bond portfolio).
MARKET TIMING
Market timing--buying securities when prices are low and selling them when
prices are relatively higher--may not work for many investors because it is
impossible to predict with certainty how the price of a security will
fluctuate. However, owning a security for a long period of time may help
investors off-set short-term price volatility and realize positive returns.
POWER OF COMPOUNDING
Over time, the compounding of returns can significantly impact investment
returns. Compounding is the effect of continuous investment on long-term
investment results, by which the proceeds of capital appreciation (and income
distributions, if elected) are reinvested to contribute to the overall growth
of assets. The long-term investment results of compounding may be greater than
that of an equivalent initial investment in which the proceeds of capital
appreciation and income distributions are taken in cash.
STANDARD DEVIATION
Standard Deviation is an absolute (non-relative) measure of volatility
which, for a mutual fund, depicts how widely the returns varied over a certain
period of time. When a fund has a high standard deviation, its range of
performance has been very wide, implying greater volatility potential.
Standard deviation is only one of several measures of a fund's volatility.
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APPENDIX III--HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE DATA
The historical performance data contained in this Appendix relies on data
obtained from statistical services, reports and other services believed by the
Manager to be reliable. The information has not been independently verified by
the Manager.
This following chart shows the long-term performance of various asset
classes and the rate of inflation.
EACH INVESTMENT PROVIDES A DIFFERENT OPPORTUNITY (VALUE OF $1 INVESTED ON
12/31/25)
Value of $1.00 invested on 1/1/1926 through 12/31/1999
[LINE GRAPH]
Small Stocks $6,640.79
Common Stocks $2,845.63
Long-Term Bonds $ 40.22
Treasury Bills $ 15.64
Inflation $ 9.40
Source:Ibbotson Associates. Used with permission. All rights reserved. This
chart is for illustrative purposes only and is not indicative of the past,
present, or future performance of any asset class or any Prudential mutual
fund.
Generally, stock returns are due to capital appreciation and the reinvestment
of distributions. Bond returns are due mainly to the reivestment of interest.
Also, stock prices usually are more volatile than bond prices over the long-
term. Small stock returns for 1926-1980 are those of stocks comprising the 5th
quintile of the New York Stock Exchange. Thereafter, returns are those of the
Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA) Small Company Fund. Common stock returns are
based on the S&P Composite Index, a market-weighted, unmanaged index of 500
stocks (currently) in a variety of industries. It is often used as a broad
measure of stock market performance.
Long-term government bond returns are measured using a constant one-bond
portfolio with a maturity of roughly 20 years. Treasury bill returns are for a
one-month bill. Treasuries are guaranteed by the government as to the timely
payment of principal and interest; equities are not. Inflation is measured by
the consumer price index (CPI).
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Set forth below is historical performance data relating to various sectors
of the fixed-income securities markets. The chart shows the historical total
returns of U.S. Treasury bonds, U.S. mortgage securities, U.S. corporate
bonds, U.S. high yield bonds and world government bonds on an annual basis
from 1989 through 1999. The total returns of the indices include accrued
interest, plus the price changes (gains or losses) of the underlying
securities during the period mentioned. The data is provided to illustrate the
varying historical total returns and investors should not consider this
performance data as an indication of the future performance of the Fund or of
any sector in which the Fund invests.
All information relies on data obtained from statistical services, reports
and other services believed by the Manager to be reliable. Such information
has not been verified. The figures do not reflect the operating expenses and
fees of a mutual fund. See "Risk/Return Summary--Fees and Expenses" in the
prospectus. The net effect of the deduction of the operating expenses of a
mutual fund on the historical total returns, including the compounded effect
over time, could be substantial.
Historical Total Returns of Different Bond Market Sectors
[LOGO APPEARS HERE]
YEAR 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
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U.S. Government
Treasury
Bonds/1/ 14.4% 8.5% 15.3% 7.2% 10.7% (3.4)% 18.4% 2.7% 9.6%
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U.S. Government
Mortgage
Securities/2/ 15.4% 10.7% 15.7% 7.0% 6.8% (1.6)% 16.8% 5.4% 9.5%
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U.S. Investment
Grade Corporate
Bonds/3/ 14.1% 7.1% 18.5% 8.7% 12.2% (3.9)% 22.3% 3.3% 10.2%
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U.S. High Yield
Bonds/4/ 0.8% (9.6)% 46.2% 15.8% 17.1% (1.0)% 19.2% 11.4% 12.8%
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World Government
Bonds/5/ (3.4)% 15.3% 16.2% 4.8% 15.1% 6.0% 19.6% 4.1% (4.3)%
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Difference between
highest and lowest
returns percent 18.8% 24.9% 30.9% 11.0% 10.3% 9.9% 5.5% 8.7% 17.1%
YEAR 1998 1999
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U.S. Government
Treasury
Bonds/1/ 10.0% -2.56%
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U.S. Government
Mortgage
Securities/2/ 7.0% 1.86%
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U.S. Investment
Grade Corporate
Bonds/3/ 8.6% -1.96%
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U.S. High Yield
Bonds/4/ 1.6% 2.39%
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World Government
Bonds/5/ 5.3% -5.07%
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Difference between
highest and lowest
returns percent 8.4% 7.46%
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/1/ Lehman Brothers Treasury Bond Index is an unmanaged index made up of over
150 public issues of the U.S. Treasury having maturities of at least one
year.
/2/ Lehman Brothers Mortgage-Backed Securities Index is an unmanaged index
that includes over 600 15- and 30-year fixed-rate mortgage-backed
securities of the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA), Federal
National Mortgage Association (FNMA), and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage
Corporation (FHLMC).
/3/ Lehman Brothers Corporate Bond Index includes over 3,000 public fixed-
rate, nonconvertible investment-grade bonds. All bonds are U.S. dollar-
denominated issues and include debt issued or guaranteed by foreign
sovereign governments, municipalities, governmental agencies or
international agencies. All bonds in the index have maturities of at least
one year.
/4/ Lehman Brothers High Yield Bond Index is an unmanaged index comprising
over 750 public, fixed-rate, nonconvertible bonds that are rated Ba1 or
lower by Moody's Investors Service (or rated BB+ or lower by S&P or Fitch
Investors Service). All bonds in the index have maturities of at least one
year. Data retrieved from Lipper, Inc.
/5/ Salomon Smith Barney Brothers World Government Index (Non U.S.) include
800 bonds issued by various foreign governments or agencies, excluding
those in the U.S., but including those in Japan, Germany, France, the
U.K., Canada, Italy, Australia, Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, Spain,
Sweden, and Austria. All bonds in the index have maturities of at least
one year.
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This chart illustrates the
performance of major world stock
markets for the period from 12/31/85
through 12/31/99. It does not
represent the performance of any
Prudential mutual fund.
Average Annual Total Returns of Major World Stock Markets
(12/31/1985 - 12/31/1999) (in U.S. dollars)
[GRAPHIC]
Sweden 22.70%
Hong Kong 20.37%
Spain 20.11%
Netherland 18.63%
Belgium 18.41%
France 17.69%
USA 17.39%
U.K. 16.41%
Europe 16.28%
Switzerland 15.58%
Sing/Mlysia 15.07%
Denmark 14.72%
Germany 13.29%
Australia 11.68%
Italy 11.39%
Canada 11.10%
Japan 9.59%
Norway 8.91%
Austria 7.09%
Source: Morgan Stanley Capital
International (MSCI) and Lipper,
Inc. as of 12/31/99. Used with
permission. Morgan Stanley Country
indices are unmanaged indices which
include those stocks making up the
largest two-thirds of each country's
total stock market capitalization.
Returns reflect the reinvestment of
all distributions. This chart is for
illustrative purposes only and is
not indicative of the past, present
or future performance of any
specific investment. Investors
cannot invest directly in stock
indices.
This chart shows the growth of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the
stocks representing the S&P 500 stock index with and without reinvested
dividends.
[CHART APPEARS HERE]
Source: Lipper, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved. This chart is
used for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to represent the past,
present or future performance of any Prudential mutual fund. Common stock total
return is based on the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index, a market-value-
weighted index made up of 500 of the largest stocks in the U.S. based upon
their stock market value. Investors cannot invest directly in indices.
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[CHART APPEARS HERE]
World Stock Market Capitalization by Region
World Total: 20.7 Trillion
Canada 2.1%
Pacific Basin 16.4%
Europe 32.5%
U.S. 49.0%
Source: Morgan Stanley Capital
International, December 31, 1999. Used
with permission. This chart represents
the capitalization of major world stock
markets as measured by the Morgan
Stanley Capital International (MSCI)
World Index. The total market
capitalization is based on the value of
approximately 1577 companies in 22
countries (representing approximately
60% of the aggregate market value of
the stock exchanges). This chart is for
illustrative purposes only and does not
represent the allocation of any
Prudential mutual fund.
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This chart below shows the historical volatility of general interest rates
as measured by the long U.S. Treasury Bond.
[CHART APPEARS HERE]
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Source: Ibbotson Associates. Used with permission. All rights reserved. The
chart illustrates the historical yield of the long-term U.S. Treasury Bond
from 1926-1999. Yields represent that of an annually renewed one-bond
portfolio with a remaining maturity of approximately 20 years. This chart is
for illustrative purposes and should not be construed to represent the yields
of any Prudential mutual fund.
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PART C
OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 23.
EXHIBITS:
(a) (i) Articles of Incorporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit
1 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 33-53151)
filed via EDGAR on April 15, 1994.
(ii) Certificate of Correction to Articles of Incorporation,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1 to the Registration Statement
on Form N-1A (File No. 33-53151) filed via EDGAR on January 6, 1995.
(iii) Articles Supplementary, incorporated by reference to Exhibit
1(c) to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 33-53151)
filed via EDGAR on March 7, 1996.
(b) (i) By-Laws, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2 to the
Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 33-53151) filed via
EDGAR on April 15, 1994.
(ii) By-Laws, as Amended and Restated 11/18/99.*
(c) Instruments defining rights of shareholders, incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A
(File No. 33-53151) filed via EDGAR on April 15, 1994.
(d) (i) Management Agreement between the Registrant and Prudential
Mutual Fund Management, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 5
to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 33-53151) filed
via EDGAR on January 6, 1995.
(ii) Subadvisory Agreement between Prudential Mutual Fund
Management, Inc. and The Prudential Investment Corporation,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 5 to the Registration Statement
on Form N-1A (File No. 33-53151) filed via EDGAR on January 6, 1995.
(iii) Sub-Investment Management Agreement between The Prudential
Investment Corporation and PRICOA Asset Management Limited,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 5(c) to the Registration
Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 33-53151) filed via EDGAR on July
1, 1998.
(iv) Amendment to Subadvisory Agreement between Prudential
Investments Fund Management LLC and the Prudential Investment
Corporation.*
(e) (i) Distribution Agreement between the Registrant and Prudential
Mutual Fund Distributors, Inc. (Class A Shares), incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 6(a) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the
Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 33-53151) filed via
EDGAR on June 30, 1995.
(ii) Distribution Agreement between the Registrant and Prudential
Securities Incorporated (Class B shares), incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 6(b) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the
Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 33-53151) filed via
EDGAR on June 30, 1995.
(iii) Distribution Agreement between the Registrant and Prudential
Securities Incorporated (Class C shares), incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 6(c) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the
Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 33-53151) filed via
EDGAR on June 30, 1995.
(iv) Distribution Agreement between the Registrant and Prudential
Securities Incorporated (Class Z shares) incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 6(d) to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No.
33-53151) filed via EDGAR on March 7, 1996.
(v) Distribution Agreement between the Registrant and Prudential
Investment Management Services LLC, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 6(e) to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No.
33-53151) filed via EDGAR on July 1, 1998.
(vi) Form of Selected Dealer Agreement, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 6(f) to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration
Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 33-53151) filed via EDGAR on June
23, 1994.
(vii) Form of Dealer Agreement incorporated by reference to Exhibit
6(g) to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 33-53151)
filed via EDGAR on July 1, 1998.
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(f) Not Applicable.
(g) (i) Custodian Contract between the Registrant and State Street Bank
and Trust Company.*
(ii) Amendment to Custodian Contract.*
(h) (i) Transfer Agency and Service Agreement between the Registrant and
Prudential Mutual Fund Services, Inc., incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 9 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 33-
53151) filed via EDGAR on January 6, 1995.
(ii) Amendment to Transfer Agency and Service Agreement between the
Registrant and Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC.*
(i) (i) Opinion of Shereff, Friedman, Hoffman & Goodman, LLP,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 to Pre-Effective Amendment
No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 33-53151)
filed via EDGAR on June 23, 1994.
(ii) Opinion of Sullivan & Cromwell, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10(b) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 5 to the Registration
Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 33-53151) on Form N-1A filed via
EDGAR on July 2, 1997.
(j) Consent of Independent Accountants.*
(k) Not Applicable.
(l) Not Applicable.
(m) (i) Distribution and Service Plan for Class A Shares, incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 15 to the Registration Statement on Form N-
1A (File No. 33-53151) filed via EDGAR on January 6, 1995.
(ii) Distribution and Service Plan for Class B Shares, incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 15 to the Registration Statement on Form N-
1A (File No. 33-53151) filed via EDGAR on January 6, 1995.
(iii) Distribution and Service Plan for Class C Shares, incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 15 to the Registration Statement on Form N-
1A (File No. 33-53151) filed via EDGAR on January 6, 1995.
(iv) Amended Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B and C
Shares, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 15(d) to the
Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 33-53151) filed via
EDGAR on July 1, 1998.
(n) Not Applicable.
(o) Rule 18f-3 Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 18 to the
Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 33-53151) filed via
EDGAR on July 3, 1996.
(p) Code of Ethics.*
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*Filed herewith.
ITEM 24. PERSONS CONTROLLED BY OR UNDER COMMON CONTROL WITH REGISTRANT.
None.
ITEM 25. INDEMNIFICATION.
As permitted by Sections 17(h) and (i) of the Investment Company Act of
1940, as amended (the 1940 Act) and pursuant to Article VI of the Fund's By-
Laws (Exhibit (b) to the Registration Statement), officers, directors,
employees and agents of the Registrant will not be liable to the Registrant,
any shareholder, officer, director, employee, agent or other person for any
action or failure to act, except for bad faith, willful misfeasance, gross
negligence or reckless disregard of duties, and those individuals may be
indemnified against liabilities in connection with the Registrant, subject to
the same exceptions. Section 2-418 of the Maryland General Corporation Law
permits indemnification of directors who acted in good faith and reasonably
believed that the conduct was in the best interests of the Registrant. As
permitted by Section 17(i) of the 1940 Act, pursuant to Section 10 of the
Distribution Agreement (Exhibit (e)(v) to the Registration Statement), the
Distributor of the Registrant may be indemnified against liabilities which it
may incur, except liabilities arising from bad faith, gross negligence,
willful misfeasance or reckless disregard of duties.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended (Securities Act), may be permitted to directors, officers
and controlling persons of the Registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions
or otherwise, the
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Registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange
Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the
1940 Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for
indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the
Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer, or controlling
person of the Registrant in connection with the successful defense of any
action, suit or proceeding) is asserted against the Registrant by such
director, officer or controlling person in connection with the shares being
registered, the Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the
matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of
appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is
against public policy as expressed in the 1940 Act and will be governed by the
final adjudication of such issue.
The Registrant has purchased an insurance policy insuring its officers and
directors against liabilities, and certain costs of defending claims against
such officers and directors, to the extent such officers and directors are not
found to have committed conduct constituting willful misfeasance, bad faith,
gross negligence of reckless disregard in the performance of their duties. The
insurance policy also insures the Registrant against the cost of
indemnification payments to officers and directors under certain
circumstances.
Section 9 of the Management Agreement (Exhibit (d)(i) to the Registration
Statement) and Section 4 of the Subadvisory Agreement (Exhibit (d)(ii) to the
Registration Statement) limit the liability of Prudential Investments Fund
Management LLC and The Prudential Investment Corporation, respectively, to
liabilities arising from willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in
the performance of their respective duties or from reckless disregard by them
of their respective obligations and duties under the agreements.
The Registrant hereby undertakes that it will apply the indemnification
provisions of its By-Laws and each Distribution Agreement in a manner
consistent with Release No. 11330 of the Securities and Exchange Commission
under the 1940 Act so long as the interpretation of Sections 17(h) and 17(i)
of such Act remains in effect and is consistently applied.
Under Section 17(h) of the 1940 Act, it is the position of the staff of the
Securities and Exchange Commission that if there is neither a court
determination on the merits that the defendant is not liable nor a court
determination that the defendant was not guilty of willful misfeasance, bad
faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the
conduct of one's office, no indemnification will be permitted unless an
independent legal counsel (not including a counsel who does work for either
the Registrant, its investment adviser, its principal underwriter or persons
affiliated with these persons) determines, based upon a review of the facts,
that the person in question was not guilty of willful misfeasance, bad faith,
gross negligence or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct
of his Office.
Under its Articles of Incorporation, the Registrant may advance funds to
provide for indemnification. Pursuant to the Securities and Exchange
Commission staff's position on Section 17(h) advances will be limited in the
following respect:
(1) Any advances must be limited to amounts used, or to be used, for the
preparation and/or presentation of a defense to the action (including cost
connected with preparation of a settlement);
(2) Any advances must be accompanied by a written promise by, or on behalf
of, the recipient to repay that amount of the advance which exceeds the amount
to which it is ultimately determined that he is entitled to receive from the
Registrant by reason of indemnification;
(3) Such promise must be secured by a surety bond or other suitable
insurance; and
(4) Such surety bond or other insurance must be paid for by the recipient of
such advance.
ITEM 26. BUSINESS AND OTHER CONNECTIONS OF INVESTMENT ADVISER
(a) Prudential Investments Fund Management LLC (PIFM)
See "How the Fund Is Managed--Manager" in the Prospectus constituting Part A
of this Post-Effective Amendment to the Registration Statement and "Investment
Advisory and Other Services" in the Statement of Additional Information
constituting Part B of this Post-Effective Amendment to the Registration
Statement.
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The business and other connections of the officers of PIFM are listed in
Schedules A and D of Form ADV of PIFM as currently on file with the Securities
and Exchange Commission, the text of which is hereby incorporated by reference
(File No. 801-31104).
The business and other connections of PIFM's directors and principal
executive officers are set forth below. Except as otherwise indicated, the
address of each person is Gateway Center Three, Newark, NJ 07102-4077.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NAME AND ADDRESS POSITION WITH PIFM PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONS
---------------- ------------------ ---------------------
<C> <C> <S>
Robert F. Gunia Executive Vice President and Executive Vice President and Chief
Chief Administrative Officer Administrative Officer, PIFM; Vice
President, Prudential; President, Prudential
Investment Management Services LLC (PIMS)
William V. Healey Executive Vice President, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer
Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, PIFM; Vice President and
and Secretary Associate General Counsel, Prudential;
Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer
and Secretary, PIMS
David R. Odenath, Jr. Officer in Charge, President, Officer in Charge, President, Chief Executive
Chief Executive Officer Officer and Chief Operating Officer, PIFM;
and Chief Operating Officer Senior Vice President, The Prudential
Insurance Company of America (Prudential)
Stephen Pelletier Executive Vice President Executive Vice President, PIFM
Judy A. Rice Executive Vice President Executive Vice President, PIFM
Lynn M. Waldvogel Executive Vice President Executive Vice President, PIFM
(b) The Prudential Investment Corporation (PIC)
See "How the Fund is Managed" in the Prospectus constituting Part A of this
Post-Effective Amendment to the Registration Statement and "Investment
Advisory and Other Services in the Statement of Additional Information
constituting Part B of this Post-Effective Amendment to the Registration
Statement.
The business and other connections of PIC's directors and executive officers
are as set forth below. Except as otherwise indicated, the address of each
person is Prudential Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-4077.
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NAME AND ADDRESS POSITION WITH PIC PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONS
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<C> <C> <S>
John R. Strangfeld, Jr. Chairman of the Board, President of Prudential Global Asset
President, Chief Executive Management Group of Prudential; Senior Vice
Officer and Director President, Prudential; Chairman of the
Board, President, Chief Executive Officer
and Director, PIC
Bernard Winograd Senior Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, Prudential Real
Director Estate Investors; Senior Vice President and
Director, PIC
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ITEM 27. PRINCIPAL UNDERWRITERS
(a) Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (PIMS)
Prudential Investment Management Series LLC is distributor for Prudential
Government Securities Trust, The Target Portfolio Trust, Cash Accumulation
Trust, COMMAND Government Fund, COMMAND Money Fund, COMMAND Tax-Free Fund,
Global Utility Fund, Inc., Nicholas-Applegate Fund, Inc. (Nicholas-Applegate
Growth Equity Fund), Prudential Balanced Fund, Prudential California Municipal
Fund, Prudential Developing Markets Fund, Prudential Diversified Bond Fund,
Inc., Prudential Diversified Funds, Prudential Emerging Growth Fund, Inc.,
Prudential Equity Fund, Inc., Prudential Equity Income Fund, Prudential Europe
Growth Fund, Inc., Prudential Global Genesis Fund, Inc., Prudential Global
Total Return Fund, Inc., Prudential High Yield Fund, Inc., Prudential Index
Series Fund, Prudential MoneyMart Assets Inc., Prudential Natural Resources
Fund, Inc., Prudential
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Government Income Fund, Inc., Prudential High Yield Total Return Fund, Inc.,
Prudential International Bond Fund, Inc., Prudential Institutional Liquidity
Portfolio, Inc., The Prudential Investment Portfolios, Inc., Prudential Mid-
Cap Value Fund, Prudential Municipal Bond Fund, Prudential Municipal Series
Fund, Prudential National Municipals Fund, Inc., Prudential Pacific Growth
Fund, Inc., Prudential Real Estate Securities Fund, Prudential Sector Funds,
Inc., Prudential Small-Cap Quantum Fund, Inc., Prudential Small Company Value
Fund, Inc., Prudential Special Money Market Fund, Inc., Prudential Short-Term
Corporate Bond Fund, Inc., Prudential Tax-Free Money Fund, Inc., Prudential
Tax-Managed Funds, Prudential 20/20 Focus Fund, Prudential World Fund, Inc.,
Strategic Partners Series and Target Funds.
(b) Information concerning the directors and officers of PIMS is set forth
below.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
POSITIONS AND POSITIONS AND
OFFICES WITH OFFICES WITH
NAME(1) UNDERWRITER REGISTRANT
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<S> <C> <C>
Margaret Deverell....... Vice President and Chief Financial Officer None
Kevin Frawley........... Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer None
Robert F. Gunia......... President Vice President and Director
William V. Healey....... Senior Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer Assistant Secretary
John R. Strangfeld, Advisory Board Member President and Director
Jr. ...................
</TABLE>
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(/1/)The address of each person named is Prudential Plaza, 751 Broad Street,
Newark, New Jersey 07102.
(c) Registrant has no principal underwriter who is not an affiliated person
of the Registrant.
ITEM 28. LOCATION OF ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS
All accounts, books and other documents required to be maintained by Section
31(a) of the 1940 Act and the Rules thereunder are maintained at the offices
of State Street Bank and Trust Company, One Heritage Drive, North Quincy,
Massachusetts, 02171; The Prudential Investment Corporation, Prudential Plaza,
751 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102; the Registrant, Gateway Center
Three, 100 Mulberry Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102-4077; and Prudential
Mutual Fund Services LLC, Raritan Plaza One, Edison, New Jersey 08837.
Documents required by Rules 31a-1(b)(4), (5), (6), (7), (9), (10) and (11) and
31a-1(d) and (f) will be kept at Gateway Center Three, 100 Mulberry Street,
Newark, New Jersey 07102-4077, and the remaining accounts, books and other
documents required by such other pertinent provisions of Section 31(a) and the
Rules promulgated thereunder will be kept by State Street Bank and Trust
Company and by Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC.
ITEM 29. MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Other than as set forth under the captions "How the Fund is Managed--
Manager" and "How the Fund is Managed-- Distributor" in the Prospectus and the
caption "Investment Advisory and Other Services" in the Statement of
Additional Information, constituting Parts A and B, respectively, of this
Post-Effective Amendment to the Registration Statement, Registrant is not a
party to any management-related service contract.
ITEM 30. UNDERTAKINGS
Not applicable.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and the
Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant certifies that it meets all of
the requirements for effectiveness of this Post-Effective Amendment to the
Registration Statement pursuant to Rule 485(b) under the Securities Act of
1933 and has duly caused this Post-Effective Amendment to the Registration
Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized, in the City of Newark, and State of New Jersey, on the 30th day of
June, 2000.
PRUDENTIAL EUROPE GROWTH FUND, INC.
By: /s/ John R. Strangfeld, Jr.
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JOHN R. STRANGFELD, JR., PRESIDENT
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Post-
Effective Amendment to the Registration Statement has been signed below by the
following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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/s/ Delayne D. Gold Director June 30, 2000
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DELAYNE D. GOLD
/s/ Robert F. Gunia Director June 30, 2000
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ROBERT F. GUNIA
/s/ Robert E. LaBlanc Director June 30, 2000
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ROBERT E. LABLANC
/s/ David R. Odenath, Jr. Director June 30, 2000
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DAVID R. ODENATH, JR.
/s/ Robin B. Smith Director June 30, 2000
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ROBIN B. SMITH
/s/ Stephen Stoneburn Director June 30, 2000
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STEPHEN STONEBURN
/s/ John R. Strangfeld, Jr. President and Director June 30, 2000
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JOHN R. STRANGFELD, JR.
/s/ Nancy H. Teeters Director June 30, 2000
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NANCY H. TEETERS
/s/ Clay T. Whitehead Director June 30, 2000
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CLAY T. WHITEHEAD
/s/ Grace C. Torres Treasurer, Principal Financial June 30, 2000
-------------------------------------- and Accounting Officer
GRACE C. TORRES
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PRUDENTIAL EUROPE GROWTH FUND, INC.
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
(a) (i) Articles of Incorporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit
1 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 33-53151)
filed on April 15, 1994.
(ii) Certificate of Correction to Articles of Incorporation,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1 to the Registration Statement
on Form N-1A (File No. 33-53151) filed on January 6, 1995.
(iii) Articles Supplementary, incorporated by reference to Exhibit
1(c) to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 33-53151)
filed on March 7, 1996.
(b) (i) By-Laws, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2 to the
Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 33-53151) filed on
April 15, 1994.
(ii) By-Laws, as Amended and Restated 11/18/99.*
(c) Instruments defining rights of shareholders, incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A
(File No. 33-53151) filed on April 15, 1994.
(d) (i) Management Agreement between the Registrant and Prudential
Mutual Fund Management, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 5
to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 33-53151) filed
on January 6, 1995.
(ii) Subadvisory Agreement between Prudential Mutual Fund
Management, Inc. and The Prudential Investment Corporation,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 5 to the Registration Statement
on Form N-1A (File No. 33-53151) filed on January 6, 1995.
(iii) Sub-Investment Management Agreement between The Prudential
Investment Corporation and PRICOA Asset Management Limited,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 5(c) to the Registration
Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 33-53151) filed on July 1, 1998.
(iv) Amendment to Subadvisory Agreement between Prudential
Investments Fund Management LLC and the Prudential Investment
Corporation.*
(e) (i) Distribution Agreement between the Registrant and Prudential
Mutual Fund Distributors, Inc. (Class A Shares), incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 6(a) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the
Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 33-53151) filed on
June 30, 1995.
(ii) Distribution Agreement between the Registrant and Prudential
Securities Incorporated (Class B shares), incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 6(b) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the
Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 33-53151) filed on
June 30, 1995.
(iii) Distribution Agreement between the Registrant and Prudential
Securities Incorporated (Class C shares), incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 6(c) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the
Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 33-53151) filed on
June 30, 1995.
(iv) Distribution Agreement between the Registrant and Prudential
Securities Incorporated (Class Z shares) incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 6(d) to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No.
33-53151) filed on March 7, 1996.
(v) Distribution Agreement between the Registrant and Prudential
Investment Management Services LLC, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 6(e) to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No.
33-53151) filed on July 1, 1998.
(vi) Form of Selected Dealer Agreement, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 6(f) to the Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the
Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 33-53131) filed on
June 23, 1994.
(vii) Form of Dealer Agreement incorporated by reference to Exhibit
6(g) to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 33-53151)
filed on July 1, 1998.
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EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
NUMBER
(f) Not Applicable.
(g) (i) Custodian Contract between the Registrant and State Street Bank
and Trust Company.*
(ii) Amendment to Custodian Contract.*
(h) (i) Transfer Agency and Service Agreement between the Registrant and
Prudential Mutual Fund Services, Inc., incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 8 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 33-
53151) filed on January 6, 1995.
(ii) Amendment to Transfer Agency and Service Agreement between the
Registrant and Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC.*
(i) (i) Opinion of Shereff, Friedman, Hoffman & Goodman, LLP,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 to Pre-Effective Amendment
No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 33-53151)
filed on June 23, 1994.
(ii) Opinion of Sullivan & Cromwell, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10(b) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 5 to the Registration
Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 33-53151) filed on July 2, 1997.
(j) Consent of Independent Accountants.*
(k) Not Applicable.
(l) Not Applicable.
(m) (i) Distribution and Service Plan for Class A Shares, incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 15 to the Registration Statement on Form N-
1A (File No. 33-53151) filed on January 6, 1995.
(ii) Distribution and Service Plan for Class B Shares, incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 15 to the Registration Statement on Form N-
1A (File No. 33-53151) filed on January 6, 1995.
(iii) Distribution and Service Plan for Class C Shares, incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 15 to the Registration Statement on Form N-
1A (File No. 33-53151) filed on January 6, 1995.
(iv) Amended Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B and C
shares incorporated by reference to Exhibit 15(d) to the
Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 33-53151) filed on
July 1, 1998.
(n) Not Applicable.
(o) Rule 18f-3 Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 18 to the
Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 33-53151) filed via
Edgar on July 3, 1996.
(p) Code of Ethics.*
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* Filed herewith.
