The Fund adjusts the classification of distributions to shareholders to reflect
the differences between financial statement amounts and distributions determined
in accordance with income tax regulations. Accordingly, during the year ended
August 31, 2000, amounts have been reclassified to reflect an increase in
paid-in capital of $8,156,678, a decrease in accumulated net investment loss of
$6,058,986, and a decrease in accumulated net realized gain on investments of
$14,215,664. This reclassification includes, $8,156,678 distributed in
connection with Fund share redemptions which increased paid-in capital and
reduced accumulated net realized gain. Net assets of the Fund were unaffected by
the reclassifications.
