-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, EImurdeWmiinI7Cg26Hhm5J4uIzA9Hxw/4PnbEB41WPSp0KgCu+4RTGlGu7y/6Ym HtXRacoKvzTkuKygtBZPYg== 0000950129-08-000267.txt : 20080118 0000950129-08-000267.hdr.sgml : 20080118 20080118160105 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950129-08-000267 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: DEFA14A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20080118 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20080118 EFFECTIVENESS DATE: 20080118 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AIM FUNDS GROUP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000019034 IRS NUMBER: 060841973 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-01540 FILM NUMBER: 08538913 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 11 GREENWAY PLZ STE 100 CITY: HOUSTON STATE: TX ZIP: 77046 BUSINESS PHONE: 7136261919 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: AIM FUNDS GROUP STREET 2: 11 GREENWAY PLZ STE 100 CITY: HOUSTON STATE: TX ZIP: 77046 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: AIM FUNDS GROUP/DE DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19940718 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: AIM FUNDS GROUP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19921016 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: CIGNA GROWTH FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19860227

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DEFA14A 1 h53158ddefa14a.txt DEFINITIVE ADDITIONAL MATERIALS SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ] Definitive Proxy Statement [X] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240.14a-12 AIM CORE ALLOCATION PORTFOLIO SERIES AIM COUNSELOR SERIES TRUST AIM EQUITY FUNDS AIM FUNDS GROUP AIM GROWTH SERIES AIM INTERNATIONAL MUTUAL FUNDS AIM INVESTMENT FUNDS AIM INVESTMENT SECURITIES FUNDS AIM SECTOR FUNDS AIM STOCK FUNDS AIM SUMMIT FUND AIM TAX-EXEMPT FUNDS AIM TREASURER'S SERIES TRUST SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS TRUST TAX-FREE INVESTMENTS TRUST ................................................................................. (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) ................................................................................. (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant) Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box): [X] No fee required [ ] Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11 (1) Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies: ................................................................................. (2) Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies: ................................................................................. (3) Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (Set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined): ................................................................................. (4) Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction: ................................................................................. (5) Total fee paid: ................................................................................. [ ] Fee paid previously with preliminary materials. [ ] Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0- 11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing. (1) Amount Previously Paid: ................................................................................. (2) Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.: ................................................................................. (3) Filing Party: ................................................................................. (4) Date Filed: ................................................................................. (AIM(SM) INVESTMENTS LOGO) IMPORTANT PROXY NEWS ---------------------------- MEETING SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 29, 2008 11 GREENWAY PLAZA, SUITE 100 HOUSTON, TEXAS 77046-1173 ---------------------------- Recently we distributed proxy material regarding the Meeting of Shareholders for the Funds listed on Attachment A. Our records indicate that we have not received voting instructions for your account(s). In an effort to avoid incurring any further expenses, we are asking you to please take a moment right now to submit your vote. Proxy materials and other fund literature may be reviewed and downloaded online at www.aiminvestments.com/proxy Your vote is important no matter how many shares you own. In order for your vote to be represented, WE MUST RECEIVE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO YOUR FUND'S MEETING DATE. For your convenience, please utilize any of the following methods to submit your vote: 1. BY INTERNET Follow the simple instructions on your voting instruction form. 2. BY TOUCH-TONE PHONE Please call the toll-free number located on your voting instruction form and follow the simple instructions. 3. BY MAIL Simply return your executed voting instruction form in the envelope provided. PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT AND VOTE TODAY! THANK YOU. ATTACHMENT A AIM CORE ALLOCATION PORTFOLIO SERIES SERIES C SERIES M AIM COUNSELOR SERIES TRUST AIM FLOATING RATE FUND AIM MULTI-SECTOR FUND AIM SELECT REAL ESTATE INCOME FUND AIM STRUCTURED CORE FUND AIM STRUCTURED GROWTH FUND AIM STRUCTURED VALUE FUND AIM EQUITY FUNDS AIM CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT FUND AIM CHARTER FUND AIM CONSTELLATION FUND AIM DIVERSIFIED DIVIDEND FUND AIM LARGE CAP BASIC VALUE FUND AIM LARGE CAP GROWTH FUND AIM FUNDS GROUP AIM BASIC BALANCED FUND AIM EUROPEAN SMALL COMPANY FUND AIM GLOBAL VALUE FUND AIM INTERNATIONAL SMALL COMPANY FUND AIM MID CAP BASIC VALUE FUND AIM SELECT EQUITY FUND AIM SMALL CAP EQUITY FUND AIM GROWTH SERIES AIM BASIC VALUE FUND AIM CONSERVATIVE ALLOCATION FUND AIM GLOBAL EQUITY FUND AIM GROWTH ALLOCATION FUND AIM INCOME ALLOCATION FUND AIM INDEPENDENCE NOW FUND AIM INDEPENDENCE 2010 FUND AIM INDEPENDENCE 2020 FUND AIM INDEPENDENCE 2030 FUND AIM INDEPENDENCE 2040 FUND AIM INDEPENDENCE 2050 FUND AIM INTERNATIONAL ALLOCATION FUND AIM MID CAP CORE EQUITY FUND AIM MODERATE ALLOCATION FUND AIM MODERATE GROWTH ALLOCATION FUND AIM MODERATELY CONSERVATIVE ALLOCATION FUND AIM SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND AIM INTERNATIONAL MUTUAL FUNDS AIM ASIA PACIFIC GROWTH FUND AIM EUROPEAN GROWTH FUND AIM GLOBAL AGGRESSIVE GROWTH FUND AIM GLOBAL GROWTH FUND AIM INTERNATIONAL CORE EQUITY FUND AIM INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND AIM INVESTMENT FUNDS AIM CHINA FUND AIM DEVELOPING MARKETS FUND AIM GLOBAL HEALTH CARE FUND AIM INTERNATIONAL TOTAL RETURN FUND AIM JAPAN FUND AIM LIBOR ALPHA FUND AIM TRIMARK ENDEAVOR FUND AIM TRIMARK FUND AIM TRIMARK SMALL COMPANIES FUND AIM INVESTMENT SECURITIES FUNDS AIM GLOBAL REAL ESTATE FUND AIM HIGH YIELD FUND AIM INCOME FUND AIM INTERMEDIATE GOVERNMENT FUND AIM LIMITED MATURITY TREASURY FUND AIM MONEY MARKET FUND AIM MUNICIPAL BOND FUND AIM REAL ESTATE FUND AIM SHORT TERM BOND FUND AIM TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND AIM SECTOR FUNDS AIM ENERGY FUND AIM FINANCIAL SERVICES FUND AIM GOLD & PRECIOUS METALS FUND AIM LEISURE FUND AIM TECHNOLOGY FUND AIM UTILITIES FUND AIM STOCK FUNDS AIM DYNAMICS FUND AIM S&P 500 INDEX FUND AIM SUMMIT FUND AIM SUMMIT FUND AIM TAX-EXEMPT FUNDS AIM HIGH INCOME MUNICIPAL FUND AIM TAX-EXEMPT CASH FUND AIM TAX-FREE INTERMEDIATE FUND AIM TREASURER'S SERIES TRUST PREMIER PORTFOLIO PREMIER TAX-EXEMPT PORTFOLIO PREMIER U.S. GOVERNMENT MONEY PORTFOLIO SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS TRUST GOVERNMENT & AGENCY PORTFOLIO GOVERNMENT TAXADVANTAGE PORTFOLIO LIQUID ASSETS PORTFOLIO STIC PRIME PORTFOLIO TREASURY PORTFOLIO TAX-FREE INVESTMENTS TRUST TAX-FREE CASH RESERVE PORTFOLIO (AIM(SM) INVESTMENTS LOGO) IMPORTANT PROXY NEWS ---------------------------- MEETING SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 29, 2008 11 GREENWAY PLAZA, SUITE 100 HOUSTON, TEXAS 77046-1173 ---------------------------- Recently we distributed proxy material regarding the Meeting of Shareholders for the Funds listed on Attachment A. Our records indicate that we have not received voting instructions for your account(s). In an effort to avoid incurring any further expenses, we are asking you to please take a moment right now to submit your vote. Proxy materials and other fund literature may be reviewed and downloaded online at www.aiminvestments.com/proxy Your vote is important no matter how many shares you own. In order for your vote to be represented, WE MUST RECEIVE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO YOUR FUND'S MEETING DATE. For your convenience, please utilize any of the following methods to submit your vote: 1. BY INTERNET Follow the simple instructions on your voting instruction form. 2. BY TOUCH-TONE PHONE Please call the toll-free number located on your voting instruction form and follow the simple instructions. 3. BY PHONE Please call Computershare Fund Services toll-free at 1-866-438-4810. Representatives are available to take your vote Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., and Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. EDT. 4. BY MAIL Simply return your executed voting instruction form in the envelope provided. If you have any questions, or need assistance in voting your shares, please do not hesitate to contact Computershare Fund Services at 1-866-438-4810. PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT AND VOTE TODAY! THANK YOU. ATTACHMENT A AIM CORE ALLOCATION PORTFOLIO SERIES SERIES C SERIES M AIM COUNSELOR SERIES TRUST AIM FLOATING RATE FUND AIM MULTI-SECTOR FUND AIM SELECT REAL ESTATE INCOME FUND AIM STRUCTURED CORE FUND AIM STRUCTURED GROWTH FUND AIM STRUCTURED VALUE FUND AIM EQUITY FUNDS AIM CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT FUND AIM CHARTER FUND AIM CONSTELLATION FUND AIM DIVERSIFIED DIVIDEND FUND AIM LARGE CAP BASIC VALUE FUND AIM LARGE CAP GROWTH FUND AIM FUNDS GROUP AIM BASIC BALANCED FUND AIM EUROPEAN SMALL COMPANY FUND AIM GLOBAL VALUE FUND AIM INTERNATIONAL SMALL COMPANY FUND AIM MID CAP BASIC VALUE FUND AIM SELECT EQUITY FUND AIM SMALL CAP EQUITY FUND AIM GROWTH SERIES AIM BASIC VALUE FUND AIM CONSERVATIVE ALLOCATION FUND AIM GLOBAL EQUITY FUND AIM GROWTH ALLOCATION FUND AIM INCOME ALLOCATION FUND AIM INDEPENDENCE NOW FUND AIM INDEPENDENCE 2010 FUND AIM INDEPENDENCE 2020 FUND AIM INDEPENDENCE 2030 FUND AIM INDEPENDENCE 2040 FUND AIM INDEPENDENCE 2050 FUND AIM INTERNATIONAL ALLOCATION FUND AIM MID CAP CORE EQUITY FUND AIM MODERATE ALLOCATION FUND AIM MODERATE GROWTH ALLOCATION FUND AIM MODERATELY CONSERVATIVE ALLOCATION FUND AIM SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND AIM INTERNATIONAL MUTUAL FUNDS AIM ASIA PACIFIC GROWTH FUND AIM EUROPEAN GROWTH FUND AIM GLOBAL AGGRESSIVE GROWTH FUND AIM GLOBAL GROWTH FUND AIM INTERNATIONAL CORE EQUITY FUND AIM INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND AIM INVESTMENT FUNDS AIM CHINA FUND AIM DEVELOPING MARKETS FUND AIM GLOBAL HEALTH CARE FUND AIM INTERNATIONAL TOTAL RETURN FUND AIM JAPAN FUND AIM LIBOR ALPHA FUND AIM TRIMARK ENDEAVOR FUND AIM TRIMARK FUND AIM TRIMARK SMALL COMPANIES FUND AIM INVESTMENT SECURITIES FUNDS AIM GLOBAL REAL ESTATE FUND AIM HIGH YIELD FUND AIM INCOME FUND AIM INTERMEDIATE GOVERNMENT FUND AIM LIMITED MATURITY TREASURY FUND AIM MONEY MARKET FUND AIM MUNICIPAL BOND FUND AIM REAL ESTATE FUND AIM SHORT TERM BOND FUND AIM TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND AIM SECTOR FUNDS AIM ENERGY FUND AIM FINANCIAL SERVICES FUND AIM GOLD & PRECIOUS METALS FUND AIM LEISURE FUND AIM TECHNOLOGY FUND AIM UTILITIES FUND AIM STOCK FUNDS AIM DYNAMICS FUND AIM S&P 500 INDEX FUND AIM SUMMIT FUND AIM SUMMIT FUND AIM TAX-EXEMPT FUNDS AIM HIGH INCOME MUNICIPAL FUND AIM TAX-EXEMPT CASH FUND AIM TAX-FREE INTERMEDIATE FUND AIM TREASURER'S SERIES TRUST PREMIER PORTFOLIO PREMIER TAX-EXEMPT PORTFOLIO PREMIER U.S. GOVERNMENT MONEY PORTFOLIO SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS TRUST GOVERNMENT & AGENCY PORTFOLIO GOVERNMENT TAXADVANTAGE PORTFOLIO LIQUID ASSETS PORTFOLIO STIC PRIME PORTFOLIO TREASURY PORTFOLIO TAX-FREE INVESTMENTS TRUST TAX-FREE CASH RESERVE PORTFOLIO - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | "Hello, I'm trying to reach (s/h name). Is he/she available? MY NAME IS ____ | | AND I'M CALLING ON A RECORDED LINE REGARDING YOUR INVESTMENT IN THE (FUND | | NAME). We sent you a proxy card to register your vote for the shareholder | | meeting and haven't received it back, so we're calling to ask if you "would | | have any objections to voting along with the recommendations of your Board?" | - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | | | V V ----------- - ---------- | YES | | NO | ----------- - ---------- | | V | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | (Use Appropriate Rebuttal) | | | | | | WOULD YOU HAVE ANY OBJECTIONS TO VOTING ALONG WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF YOUR BOARD? | | | | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | | | | | | V | V ------------------------------------------ | -------------------------------------- | | | | | | SHAREHOLDER DECLINES TO VOTE | | ------------| SHAREHOLDER AGREES TO VOTE | | | | | | | ------------------------------------------ | | -------------------------------------- | | | | | | | | | V | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | | | | | Would you like our toll free number so you can call back at your convenience? | | | | Your participation would be greatly appreciated and it would just take a brief | | | | moment to vote your shares over the phone. | | | | | | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | | | | | | | | | V V V --------- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- | YES | | | --------- | I am recording your( ) _vote and will send you a printed confirmation | | | to (address). For confirmation purposes, may I have the city, | | | state and zip code that we'll be mailing your confirmation to? | | | | | - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | | | | V | ----------------------------------------------- | | | | | Please call (inbound toll free) any time | | | between 9am and 11pm EST weekdays or | | | between Noon and 6pm on Saturday. | | | | | ----------------------------------------------- V | - --------------------------------------------------- | | | | | Thank you for your time and your vote | V | Mr./Mrs. ________ have a good ___! | ---------------------------------------------------------- | | | | - --------------------------------------------------- | Thank you for your time. Have a good day/evening! | | | ----------------------------------------------------------

"Hello, I'm trying to reach [s/h name]. Is he/she available? MY NAME IS ____ AND I'M CALLING ON A RECORDED LINE REGARDING YOUR INVESTMENT IN THE [FUND NAME]. We sent you a proxy card to register your vote for the shareholder meeting and haven't received it back, so we're calling to ask if you "would have any objections to voting along with the recommendations of your Board?" ALTERNATE INTRODUCTION CALL FLOWS: IF INVESTMENT IS IN A TRUST: My name is ____ and I'm calling on a recorded line regarding the investment in the [fund name] held in [ Trust Name ] for which you are listed as Trustee. IF INVESTMENT IS IN A CUSTODIAL ACCT FOR A MINOR: My name is ____ and I'm calling on a recorded line regarding the investment in the [fund name] you control as custodian for [ name of minor ]. IF INVESTMENT IS HELD BY AN ASSOCIATION OR CLUB: My name is ____ and I'm calling on a recorded line regarding the investment in the [fund name] held in [ Association / Club Name ] for which you are listed as contact. IF INVESTMENT IS IN A COMPANY NAME: . My name is ____ and I'm calling on a recorded line regarding the investment in the [fund name] held in [ Company's Name ] for which you are listed as contact. IF INVESTMENT IS IN 401 K / PENSION PLAN HELD BY COMPANY NAME: My name is ____ and I'm calling on a recorded line regarding the investment in the [fund name] held in the [ Company's Name ] [ 401 K / Pension Plan ] for which you are listed as contact person. ~~-----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----~~