Vanguard Funds
Supplement Dated October 2, 2019, to the Statement of Additional Information
Leadership Announcement
Effective October 2, 2019, John Bendl has been appointed chief financial officer of the Vanguard funds. Mr. Bendls
principal occupations during the past five years, outside directorships, and other experience are as follows:
Principal of Vanguard (2016present). Chief financial officer (October 2019present) of each of the investment
companies served by Vanguard. Chief accounting officer, treasurer, and controller of Vanguard (2017present). Partner
(20032016) at KPMG LLP (audit, tax, and advisory services).
Also effective October 2, 2019, Thomas J. Higgins and David Cermak have each been appointed finance director of the
Vanguard funds.
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