-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: keymaster@town.hall.org Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFkwCgYEVQgBAQICAgADSwAwSAJBALeWW4xDV4i7+b6+UyPn5RtObb1cJ7VkACDq pKb9/DClgTKIm08lCfoilvi9Wl4SODbR1+1waHhiGmeZO8OdgLUCAwEAAQ== MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, K1hUSrLKi9DGVzHaXeXKUmlFSlMkzwOStTd990TMBMRfN/Deh7HYmudBzaHgXYdK OMT9AiDayfLYXQXX8xLUZA== 0000950116-95-000135.txt : 19950427 0000950116-95-000135.hdr.sgml : 19950427 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950116-95-000135 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 497 PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 19950426 SROS: NONE FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DELAWARE GROUP TREASURY RESERVES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000357059 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: [] IRS NUMBER: 236732199 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 497 SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 002-75526 FILM NUMBER: 95531398 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE COMMERCE SQ STREET 2: 2005 MARKET ST CITY: PHILADELPHIA STATE: PA ZIP: 19103 BUSINESS PHONE: 2157512926 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE COMMERCE SQ STREET 2: 2005 MARKET ST CITY: PHILADELPHIA STATE: PA ZIP: 19103 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: DELAWARE TREASURY RESERVES DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19880718 497 1 Supplement Dated April 15, 1995 to the Current Prospectuses of the Following Delaware Group Funds Delaware Group Delaware Fund, Inc., Delaware Group Trend Fund, Inc., Delaware Group Value Fund, Inc., Delaware Group Decatur Fund, Inc., Delaware Group DelCap Fund, Inc., Delaware Group Delchester High-Yield Bond Fund, Inc., Delaware Group Government Fund, Inc., Delaware Group Tax-Free Fund, Inc., Delaware Group Treasury Reserves, Inc., Delaware Group Tax-Free Money, Inc., Delaware Group Cash Reserve, Inc. On March 29, 1995, shareholders of each of the above referenced Funds or, as relevant, the series thereof, approved a new Investment Management Agreement with Delaware Management Company, Inc. ("DMC"), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Delaware Management Holdings, Inc. ("DMH"). The approval of new Investment Management Agreements was subject to the completion of the merger (the "Merger") between DMH and a wholly- owned subsidiary of Lincoln National Corporation ("Lincoln National") which occurred on April 3, 1995. Accordingly, the previous Investment Management Agreements terminated and the new Investment Management Agreements became effective on that date. As a result of the Merger, DMC and its two affiliates, Delaware Service Company, Inc., the Funds' shareholder servicing, dividend disbursing and transfer agent and Delaware Distributors, L.P., the Funds' national distributor became indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of Lincoln National. Lincoln National, with headquarters in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a diversified organization with operations in many aspects of the financial services industry, including insurance and investment management. Under the new Investment Management Agreements, DMC will be paid at the same annual fee rates and on the same terms as it was under the previous Investment Management Agreements. In addition, the investment approach and operation of each Fund and, as relevant, each series of a Fund, will remain substantially unchanged. PS-OTH-4/95 1 U.S. GOVERNMENT MONEY FUND PROSPECTUS A CLASS SHARES February 28, 1995 -------------------------------------------------- 1818 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 For Prospectus and Performance: Nationwide 800-523-4640 Philadelphia 215-988-1333 Information on Existing Accounts: Nationwide 800-523-1918 Philadelphia 215-988-1241 This Prospectus describes the U.S. Government Money Fund A Class (the "Class") of shares of the U.S. Government Money Series of Delaware Group Treasury Reserves, Inc. (the "Fund"). The Fund is an investment company offering shares of two Series, the U.S. Government Money Series (the "Series"), and the Treasury Reserves Intermediate Series, a prospectus for which may be obtained by calling the numbers listed above. The Series is a professionally-managed mutual fund seeking maximum current income while preserving principal and maintaining liquidity. The Series intends to achieve its objective by investing its assets only in short-term securities issued or guaranteed as to principal and interest by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities, and repurchase agreements secured by the same. The Series is a money market fund. The minimum initial investment is $1,000; subsequent investments must be at least $25. There is no front-end or contingent deferred sales charge. This Prospectus sets forth information that you should read and consider before you invest. Please retain it for future reference. Part B of the registration statement, dated February 28, 1995, as it may be amended from time to time, contains additional information about the Series and has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Part B is incorporated by reference into this Prospectus and is available, without charge, by writing to Delaware Distributors, L.P. at the above address or by calling the above numbers. The Series' financial statements appear in its Annual Report, which will accompany any response to requests for Part B. The Series also offers the U.S. Government Money Fund Consultant Class of shares. Shares of that class are offered for sale through brokers, financial institutions and other entities which have a dealer agreement with the Fund's Distributor or a service agreement with the Fund's Distributor or a service agreement with the Fund, and shares of that class are subject to ongoing 12b-1 Plan distribution expenses. At the present time, no distribution fees are being paid under the 12b-1 Plan for the U.S. Government Money Fund Consultant Class. A prospectus for the U.S. Government Money Fund Consultant Class can be obtained by writing to Delaware Distributors, L.P. at the above address or by calling the above numbers. See U.S. Government Money Fund Consultant Class. TABLE OF CONTENTS Cover Page........................... 1 Synopsis............................. 2 Summary of Expenses.................. 3 Financial Highlights................. 4 Investment Objective and Policies Suitability.......................... 5 Investment Strategy.................. 5 The Delaware Difference Plans and Services................... 6 Retirement Planning.................. 7 Buying Shares........................ 8 Redemption and Exchange.............. 10 Dividends and Distributions.......... 13 Taxes................................ 13 Net Asset Value Per Share............ 14 Management of the Fund............... 14 THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION, NOR HAS THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BE SURE TO CONSULT YOUR FINANCIAL ADVISER WHEN MAKING INVESTMENTS. MUTUAL FUNDS CAN BE A VALUABLE PART OF YOUR FINANCIAL PLAN; HOWEVER, SHARES OF THE SERIES ARE NOT FDIC OR NCUSIF INSURED, ARE NOT GUARANTEED BY ANY CREDIT UNION OR ANY BANK, ARE NOT OBLIGATIONS OF ANY CREDIT UNION OR ANY BANK, AND INVOLVE INVESTMENT RISK, INCLUDING THE POSSIBLE LOSS OF PRINCIPAL. SHARES OF THE SERIES ARE NOT CREDIT UNION OR BANK DEPOSITS. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 SYNOPSIS Capitalization The Series offers the U.S. Government Money Fund A Class and the U.S. Government Money Fund Consultant Class. The Fund has a present authorized capitalization of three billion shares of common stock with a $.001 par value per share. Five hundred million shares of the Fund have been allocated to each class of shares. See Shares under Management of the Fund. Investment Manager, Distributor and Service Agent Delaware Management Company, Inc. (the "Manager") is the investment manager for the Series. The Manager or its affiliate, Delaware International Advisers Ltd., manages the other funds in the Delaware Group. Delaware Distributors, L.P. (the "Distributor") is the national distributor for the Series and for all of the other mutual funds in the Delaware Group. Delaware Service Company, Inc. (the "Transfer Agent") is the shareholder servicing, dividend disbursing and transfer agent for the Series and for all of the other mutual funds in the Delaware Group. See Management of the Fund. Purchase Price Shares of the Class offered by this Prospectus are available at net asset value, without a sales charge and are not subject to distribution fees under a Rule 12b-1 distribution plan. See Buying Shares. Minimum Investment The minimum initial investment is $1,000 and all subsequent investments must be at least $25. See Buying Shares. Investment Objective The objective of the Series is to seek maximum current income while preserving principal and maintaining liquidity. The Series intends to achieve its objective by investing its assets only in short-term securities issued or guaranteed as to principal and interest by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities, and repurchase agreements secured by the same. See Investment Objective and Policies. Open-End Investment Company The Fund, which was organized as a Pennsylvania business trust in 1981 and reorganized as a Maryland corporation in 1990, is a diversified, open-end management investment company, commonly known as a mutual fund. The Series portfolio of assets is diversified for purposes of the Investment Company Act of 1940. See Shares under Management of the Fund. Investment Management Fees The Manager furnishes investment management services to the Series, subject to the supervision and direction of the Fund's Board of Directors. Under the Investment Management Agreement, the annual compensation paid to the Manager is equal to 1\2 of 1% of average daily net assets of the Series, less all directors' fees paid to the unaffiliated directors by the Fund. See Management of the Fund. Redemption and Exchange Shares of the Series are redeemed or exchanged at the net asset value calculated after receipt of the redemption or exchange request. See Redemption and Exchange. 2 3 SUMMARY OF EXPENSES
Annual Operating Expenses Shareholder Transaction Expenses (as a percentage of average daily net assets) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases Management Fees............................ 0.46% (as a percentage of offering price).................. None 12b-1 Fees................................. None Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Reinvested Dividends Other Operating Expenses................... 0.80% (as a percentage of offering price).................. None ----- Redemption Fees........................................ None* Total Operating Expenses................ 1.26% Exchange Fees.......................................... None** =====
The purpose of this table is to assist the investor in understanding the various costs and expenses that an investor in the Class will bear directly or indirectly. *CoreStates Bank, N.A. currently charges $7.50 per redemption for redemptions payable by wire. **Exchanges are subject to the requirements of each fund and a sales charge may apply. Also, see U.S. Government Money Fund Consultant Class for expense information about that class. The following example illustrates the expenses that an investor would pay on a $1,000 investment over various time periods assuming (1) a 5% annual rate of return and (2) redemption at the end of each time period. As noted in the table above, the Fund charges no redemption fees. 1 year 3 years 5 years 10 years ------ ------- ------- -------- $13 $40 $69 $152 This example should not be considered a representation of past or future expenses or performance. Actual expenses may be greater or less than those shown. 3 4 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS The following financial highlights are derived from the financial statements of Delaware Group Treasury Reserves, Inc.-U.S. Government Money Series and have been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, independent auditors. The data should be read in conjunction with the financial statements, related notes, and the report of Ernst & Young LLP covering such financial information and highlights, all of which are incorporated by reference into Part B. Further information about the Series' performance is contained in its Annual Report to shareholders. A copy of the Series' Annual Report (including the report of Ernst & Young LLP) may be obtained from the Fund upon request at no charge.
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Year Ended 12/31/94 12/31/93 12/31/92 12/31/91 12/31/90 Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period(1)..... $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000 Income From Investment Operations - --------------------------------- Net Investment Income....................... 0.0289 0.0200 0.0308 0.0519 0.0711 Net Gains or Losses on Securities (both realized and unrealized).............. none none none none none ------ ------- ------- ------- ------- Total From Investment Operations.......... 0.0289 0.0200 0.0308 0.0519 0.0711 ------ ------- ------- ------- ------- Less Distributions - ------------------ Dividends (from net investment income)...... (0.0289) (0.0200) (0.0308) (0.0519) (0.0711) Distributions (from capital gains).......... none none none none none Returns of Capital.......................... none none none none none ------ ------- ------- ------- ------- Total Distributions....................... (0.0289) (0.0200) (0.0308) (0.0519) (0.0711) ------ ------- ------- ------- ------- Net Asset Value, End of Period.............. 1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000 ====== ======= ======= ======= ======= - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Return................................ 2.93% 2.01% 3.13% 5.32% 7.35% - ------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ratios/Supplemental Data - ------------------------ Net Assets, End of Period (000's omitted)... $17,119 $20,919 $41,049 $45,933 $49,907 Ratio of Expenses to Average Daily Net Assets 1.26% 1.04% 0.91% 0.85% 0.82% Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Daily Net Assets.................. 2.91% 2.06% 3.11% 5.23% 7.11%
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- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Year Ended 12/28/89 12/29/88 12/31/87 12/25/86 12/26/85 Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period(1)..... $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000 Income From Investment Operations - --------------------------------- Net Investment Income....................... 0.0768 0.0608 0.0525 0.0575 0.0724 Net Gains or Losses on Securities (both realized and unrealized).............. none none none none none ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Total From Investment Operations.......... 0.0768 0.0608 0.0525 0.0575 0.0724 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Less Distributions - ------------------ Dividends (from net investment income)...... (0.0768) (0.0608) (0.0525) (0.0575) (0.0724) Distributions (from capital gains).......... none none none none none Returns of Capital.......................... none none none none none ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Total Distributions....................... (0.0768) (0.0608) (0.0525) (0.0575) (0.0724) ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Net Asset Value, End of Period.............. $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000 $1.0000 ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Return................................ 7.96% 6.26% 5.38% 5.90% 7.48% - ------------ - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ratios/Supplemental Data - ------------------------ Net Assets, End of Period (000's omitted)... $34,572 $35,013 $34,292 $56,464 $54,371 Ratio of Expenses to Average Daily Net Assets 1.21% 1.20% 1.21% 0.93% 0.90% Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Daily Net Assets.................. 7.69% 6.11% 5.25% 5.73% 7.24%
- ---------------- (1)Effective January 1, 1991, the Fund will attempt to maintain a constant net asset value of $1.00 per share. The Fund accomplished this change by effecting a ten-to-one stock split for shareholders of record on that date. All figures prior to January 1, 1991 have been restated to reflect this stock split. 4 6 INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND POLICIES As a money market fund, the Series' objective is to provide maximum current income, while preserving principal and maintaining liquidity. The Series seeks to do this by investing only in short-term securities issued or guaranteed as to principal and interest by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities, and repurchase agreements secured by such permitted investments. All securities purchased by the Series mature within 13 months from the date of purchase, although repurchase agreements may be collateralized by securities maturing in more than 13 months. The Series attempts to manage the portfolio to maintain a constant net asset value of $1.00 per share. While the Series will make every effort to maintain a fixed net asset value of $1.00 per share, there can be no assurance that this objective will be achieved. SUITABILITY The Series is suited for investors who seek high yields along with easy access to their money and stable principal value. Ownership of Series shares also reduces the bookkeeping and administrative inconveniences of directly purchasing money market securities. INVESTMENT STRATEGY The Series invests principally in short-term U.S. government securities in order to achieve its objective. While there is no assurance this objective can be achieved, the Series must follow certain policies that can only be changed by shareholder approval. Quality Restrictions The Series limits its investments to those which the Board of Directors has determined present minimal credit risks and are of high quality and which are otherwise in accordance with the maturity, quality and diversification conditions with which taxable money market funds must comply. The Series' investments include direct obligations issued by the U.S. Treasury which include bills, notes and bonds which differ from each other principally in interest rates, maturities and dates of issuance. These issues, plus some federal agency obligations, are guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. Examples include Federal Housing Administration, Farmers Home Administration, Government National Mortgage Association and Export-Import Bank of the United States. Other federal agency obligations only have the guarantee of the agency. Examples include Federal Home Loan Banks, Federal Land Banks, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, The Tennessee Valley Authority and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Although obligations of agencies and instrumentalities are not direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury, payment of the interest and principal on such obligations is generally backed directly or indirectly by the U.S. government. This support can range from the backing of the full faith and credit of the United States, to U.S. Treasury guarantees, or to the backing solely of the issuing agency or instrumentality itself. Maturity Restrictions The Series maintains an average maturity of not more than 90 days. Also, it does not purchase any instruments with an effective remaining maturity of more than 13 months. Investment Techniques The Series intends to hold its investments until maturity, but may sell them prior to maturity for a number of reasons. These reasons include: to shorten or lengthen the average maturity, to increase the yield, to maintain the quality of the portfolio or to maintain a stable share value. The Series may invest up to 10% of its assets, together with any illiquid investments, in fully-insured deposits maturing in 60 days or less from members of the FDIC. The Series may also use repurchase agreements which are at least 100% collateralized by securities in which the Series can invest directly. Repurchase agreements help the Series to invest cash on a short-term basis. Under a repurchase agreement, the Series acquires ownership and possession of a security, and the seller agrees to buy the security back at a specified time and higher price. If the seller is unable to repurchase the security, the Series could experience delays and losses in liquidating the securities. To minimize this possibility, the Series considers the creditworthiness of banks and dealers when entering into repurchase agreements. The Series may borrow money as a temporary measure for extraordinary purposes or to facilitate redemptions, but it does not presently intend to do so. Part B provides more information on the Series' investment policies and restrictions. 5 7 THE DELAWARE DIFFERENCE PLANS AND SERVICES The Delaware Difference is our commitment to provide you with superior information and quality service on your investments in the Delaware Group of funds. SHAREHOLDER PHONE DIRECTORY Investor Information Center 800-523-4640 (Philadelphia 215-988-1333) Fund Information; Literature; Price, Yield and Performance Figures Shareholder Service Center 800-523-1918 (Philadelphia 215-988-1241) Information on Existing Regular Investment Accounts and Retirement Plan Accounts; Wire Investments; Wire Liquidations; Telephone Liquidations; Telephone Exchanges Delaphone 800-362-FUND (800-362-3863) Performance Information You can call the Investor Information Center anytime to get current yield information. Yield information is updated each weekday and is based on the annualized yield over the past seven-day or longer period. Shareholder Services During business hours, you can call the Fund's Shareholder Service Center. The representatives can answer any of your questions about your account, the Series, the various service features and other funds in the Delaware Group. Delaphone Service Delaphone is an account inquiry service for investors with Touch-Tone (R) phone service. It enables you to get information on your account faster than the mailed statements and confirmations seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Account Statements A statement of account will be mailed each quarter summarizing all transactions during the period. Accounts in which there has been activity will receive a monthly statement confirming transactions for the period. You should examine statements and confirmations immediately and promptly report any discrepancy by calling the Shareholder Service Center. Duplicate Confirmations If your investment dealer is noted on your investment application, we will send your dealer a duplicate confirmation. This makes it easier for your investment dealer to help you manage your investments. Tax Information Each year, the Fund will mail you information on the tax status of your dividends and distributions. Dividend Reinvestment Plan You can elect to have your distributions (capital gains and/or dividend income) paid to you by check or reinvested in your account without a sales charge or you may be permitted to reinvest your distributions in other funds in the Delaware Group without a sales charge, subject to eligibility and minimum purchase requirements set forth in each fund's prospectus. Dividends on shares of the Class may not be invested in the Class B Shares that are offered by certain other funds in the Delaware Group ("Class B Funds"). For more information about reinvestment in shares of other funds in the Delaware Group, call the Shareholder Service Center. Exchange Privilege The Exchange Privilege permits shareholders to exchange all or part of their Class shares into shares of the other funds in the Delaware Group, subject to the eligibility and minimum purchase requirements set forth in each fund's prospectus, including any applicable front-end sales charge. Exchanges are not permitted between Class shares and the Class B Shares of the Class B Funds. See Redemption and Exchange. See Redemption and Exchange for additional information on exchanges. 8 Wealth Builder Option You may be permitted to elect to have amounts in your account automatically invested in other funds in the Delaware Group. Investments under this feature are exchanges and are therefore subject to the same conditions and limitations as other exchanges of Class shares. See Redemption and Exchange. Financial Information about the Series Each fiscal year, you will receive an audited annual report and an unaudited semi-annual report. These reports provide detailed information about the Series' investments and performance. The Fund's fiscal year ends on December 31. The Delaware Digest You will receive newsletters covering topics of interest about your investment alternatives and services from the Delaware Group. 6 9 RETIREMENT PLANNING The Class is also suitable for tax-deferred Retirement Plans. Prototype Profit Sharing and Money Purchase Pension Plans are each subject to a one-time fee of $200 per plan, or $300 for paired plans. No such fee is charged for owner-only plans. All Prototype Profit Sharing and Money Purchase Pension Plans are subject to an annual maintenance fee of $30 per participant account. Each of the other Retirement Plans described below (other than 401(k) Defined Contribution Plans) is subject to an annual maintenance fee of $15 for each participant's account, regardless of the number of funds selected. Annual maintenance fees for 401(k) Defined Contribution Plans are based on the number of participants in the Plan and the services selected by the employer. Fees are quoted upon request. All of the fees noted above are subject to change. Additional information about fees is contained in Part B. The minimum initial investment for each Plan is $250; subsequent investments must be at least $25. Certain shareholder investment services available to non-retirement plan shareholders may not be available to Retirement Plan shareholders. For additional information on any of the Plans and Delaware's retirement services, call the Shareholder Service Center or see Part B. Individual Retirement Account ("IRA") Individuals, even if they participate in an employer-sponsored retirement plan, may establish their own retirement program. Contributions to an IRA may be tax-deductible and earnings are tax-deferred. Under the Tax Reform Act of 1986, the tax deductibility of IRA contributions is restricted, and in some cases eliminated, for individuals who participate in certain employer-sponsored retirement plans and whose annual income exceeds certain limits. Existing IRAs and future contributions up to the IRA maximums, whether deductible or not, still earn on a tax-deferred basis. Simplified Employee Pension Plan ("SEP/IRA") A SEP/IRA may be established by an employer who wishes to sponsor a tax-sheltered retirement program by making contributions on behalf of all eligible employees. Salary Reduction Simplified Employee Pension Plan ("SAR/SEP") Offers employers with 25 or fewer eligible employees the ability to establish a SEP/IRA that permits salary deferral contributions. An employer may also elect to make additional contributions to this Plan. 403(b)(7) Deferred Compensation Plan Permits employees of public school systems or of certain types of non-profit organizations to enter into a deferred compensation arrangement for the purchase of Class shares. 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Permits employees of state and local governments and certain other entities to enter into a deferred compensation arrangement for the purchase of Class shares. Prototype Profit Sharing or Money Purchase Pension Plan Offers self-employed individuals, partnerships and corporations a tax-qualified plan which provides for the investment of contributions in Class shares. Prototype 401(k) Defined Contribution Plan Permits employers to establish a tax-qualified plan based on salary deferral contributions. An employer may elect to make profit sharing contributions and/or matching contributions into the Plan. 7 10 BUYING SHARES The Distributor serves as the national distributor for the Series. The minimum for initial investments is $1,000 and all subsequent investments must be at least $25. All purchases are at net asset value. There is no sales charge. Retirement Plans have other minimums. Refer to Part B or call the Shareholder Service Center for more information on these Plans. The Series makes it easy to invest by mail, by wire, by exchange and by arrangement with your investment dealer. Investing through Your Investment Dealer You can make a purchase through most investment dealers who, as part of the service they provide, must transmit orders promptly. They may charge for this service. If you want a dealer but do not have one, we can refer you to one. Investing by Mail 1. Initial Purchases--An Investment Application must be completed, signed and sent with a check payable to U.S. Government Money Fund A Class, to P.O. Box 7977, Philadelphia, PA 19101. 2. Subsequent Purchases--Additional purchases may be made at any time by mailing a check payable to U.S. Government Money Fund A Class. Your check should be identified with your name(s) and account number. An investment slip (similar to a deposit slip) is provided at the bottom of transaction confirmations and dividend statements that you will receive from the Fund, and should be used when you are making additional purchases. You can expedite processing by including an investment slip with your check when making additional purchases. Your investment may be delayed if you send additional purchases by certified mail. Investing by Wire You may purchase shares by requesting your bank to transmit funds by wire to CoreStates Bank, N.A., ABA #031000011, account number 0114-2596 (include your name(s) and your account number for the Series and class in which you are investing). 1. Initial Purchases--Before you invest, telephone the Fund's Shareholder Service Center to get an account number. If you do not call first, it may delay processing your investment. In addition, you must promptly send your Investment Application to U.S. Government Money Fund A Class, to P.O. Box 7977, Philadelphia, PA 19101. 2. Subsequent Purchases--You may make additional investments anytime by wiring funds to CoreStates Bank, N.A., as described above. You should advise the Fund's Shareholder Service Center by telephone of each wire you send. If you want to wire investments to a Retirement Plan Account, call the Shareholder Service Center for special wiring instructions. Investing by Exchange If you have an investment in another mutual fund in the Delaware Group, you may write and authorize an exchange of part or all of your investment into the Class. The Class B Shares of the Class B Funds may not be exchanged into the Class. If you wish to open an account by exchange, call the Shareholder Service Center for more information. Additional Methods of Adding to Your Investment Call the Shareholder Service Center for more information if you wish to use the following services: 1. Direct Deposit You may wish your employer or bank to make regular investments directly to your account for you (for example: payroll deduction, pay by phone, annuity payments). The Series also accepts preauthorized recurring government and private payments by Electronic Fund Transfer, which avoids mail time and check clearing holds on payments such as social security, federal salaries, Railroad Retirement benefits, etc. 8 11 2. Automatic Investing Plan The Automatic Investing Plan enables you to make regular monthly investments without writing or mailing checks. You may authorize the Fund to transfer a designated amount monthly from your checking account to your Class account. Many shareholders use this as an automatic savings plan for IRAs and other purposes. Shareholders should allow a reasonable amount of time for initial purchases and changes to these plans to become effective. This option is not available to participants in the following plans: SAR/SEP, SEP/IRA, Profit Sharing and Money Purchase Pension Plans, 401(k) Defined Contribution Plans, 403(b)(7) Deferred Compensation Plans or 457 Deferred Compensation Plans. * * * Should investments by these two methods be reclaimed or returned for some reason, the Fund has the right to liquidate your shares to reimburse the government or transmitting bank. If there are insufficient funds in your Class account, you are obligated to reimburse the Series. Dividend Orders Some shareholders want the dividends earned in one fund automatically invested in another Delaware Group fund with a different investment objective. For more information on the requirements of the other funds, please call the Shareholder Service Center. Purchase Price and Effective Date The offering price (net asset value) of the Class is determined as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (ordinarily, 4 p.m., Eastern time) on days when such exchange is open. Investments by Federal Funds wire will be effective upon receipt. If the wire is received after the time the offering price of shares is determined, as noted above, it will be effective the next business day. If the investment is made by check, the check must be converted to Federal Funds before your purchase can be effective (normally one business day after receipt). Your purchase begins earning dividends the next business day after becoming effective. See Dividends and Distributions for additional information. The Conditions of Your Purchase The Fund reserves the right to reject any purchase or exchange. If a purchase is cancelled because your check is returned unpaid, you are responsible for any loss incurred. The Fund can redeem shares from your account(s) to reimburse itself for any loss, and you may be restricted from making future purchases in any of the funds in the Delaware Group. The Fund reserves the right, upon 60 days' written notice, to redeem accounts that remain under $1,000 as a result of redemptions. An investor making the minimum initial investment will be subject to involuntary redemption if he or she redeems any portion of his or her account. U.S. Government Money Fund Consultant Class In addition to offering the U.S. Government Money Fund A Class shares, the Series offers U.S. Government Money Fund Consultant Class shares, which are described in a separate prospectus. The U.S. Government Money Fund Consultant Class shares are available for sale through brokers, financial institutions and other entities which have a dealer agreement with the Fund's Distributor or a service agreement with the Fund. The U.S. Government Money Fund Consultant Class shares have no front-end or contingent deferred sales charge; such class has a 12b-1 Plan whereby the Fund is permitted to pay the Distributor annual fees payable monthly up to a maximum of .30% of the average daily net assets of such shares in order to compensate the Distributor for providing distribution and related services and bearing certain distribution-related expenses. There are no payments under the 12b-1 Plan being made at this time. However, in the event such payments are reinstituted, sales or service compensation available in respect of such class may differ from that available to the U.S. Government Money Fund A Class shares. Both classes of the Series' shares have a proportionate interest in the underlying portfolio of securities of the Series. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994, the Total Operating Expenses incurred by the U.S. Government Money Fund Consultant Class shares, as a percentage of average daily net assets, were 1.26%. See Part B for performance information about U.S. Government Money Fund Consultant Class. To obtain a prospectus which describes the U.S. Government Money Fund Consultant Class, contact the Distributor. 9 12 REDEMPTION AND EXCHANGE You can redeem or exchange your shares in a number of different ways. The exchange service is useful if your investment requirements change and you want an easy way to invest in tax-advantaged funds, equity funds or more aggressive bond funds. All exchanges are subject to the eligibility and minimum purchase requirements set forth in each fund's prospectus. Any applicable front-end sales charge will apply to exchanges from money market funds, like the Series, to other funds, except for exchanges from money market funds involving assets that were previously invested in a fund with a front-end sales charge and exchanges from money market funds involving the reinvestment of dividends. Class shares may not be exchanged for the Class B Shares of the Class B Funds. Shares acquired in an exchange must be registered in the state where they are so purchased. You may want to call us for more information or consult your financial adviser or investment dealer to discuss which funds in the Delaware Group will best meet your changing objectives and the consequences of any exchange transaction. Your shares will be redeemed or exchanged out of the Class based on the net asset value next determined after we receive your request in good order. Redemption or exchange requests received in good order after the time the offering price of shares is determined, as noted above, will be processed on the next business day. See Purchase Price and Effective Date under Buying Shares. Except as otherwise noted below, for a redemption request to be in "good order," you must provide your Class account number, account registration, and the total number of shares or dollar amount of the transaction. Exchange instructions and redemption requests must be signed by the record owner(s) exactly as the shares are registered. With regard to exchanges, you must also provide the name of the fund you want to receive the proceeds. You may request a redemption or an exchange by calling the Fund at 800-523-1918 (in Philadelphia, 215-988-1241). The Fund reserves the right to reject exchange requests at any time. The Fund may suspend or terminate, or amend the terms of, the exchange privilege upon 60 days' written notice to shareholders. The Fund will not honor check, telephone or wire redemptions for Class shares recently purchased by check unless it is reasonably satisfied that the purchase check has cleared, which may take up to 15 days from the purchase date. The Fund may honor written redemption requests, but will not mail the proceeds until it is reasonably satisfied the purchase check has cleared. You can avoid this potential delay if you purchase shares by wiring Federal Funds. You may call the Shareholder Service Center to determine if your funds are available for redemption. The Fund reserves the right to reject a written or telephone redemption request or delay payment of redemption proceeds if there has been a recent change to the shareholder's address of record. Different redemption and exchange methods are outlined below. There is no fee charged by the Fund or the Distributor for redeeming or exchanging your shares, but such fees could be charged in the future. You may also have your investment dealer arrange to have your shares redeemed or exchanged. Your investment dealer may charge for this service. All authorizations given by shareholders with respect to an account, including selection of any of the features described below, shall continue in effect until revoked or modified in writing and until such time as such written revocation or modification has been received by the Fund or its agent. All exchanges involve a purchase of shares of the fund into which the exchange is made. As with any purchase, an investor should obtain and carefully read that fund's prospectus before buying shares in an exchange. The prospectus contains more complete information about the fund, including charges and expenses. The Class A Shares of the Delaware Group funds that carry a front-end sales charge will be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge ("Limited CDSC") upon redemption if the shares were purchased at net asset value without payment of a front-end sales charge and if a dealer's commission was paid to a financial adviser, except in certain limited instances. Such shares may be exchanged for shares of the Class without the imposition of the Limited CDSC at the time of the exchange. However, upon subsequent redemption from the Class or after a subsequent exchange into a fund that is subject to the Limited CDSC, such shares will be subject to the Limited CDSC imposed by the original fund whose shares were initially exchanged into the Class. Shareholders will be given credit for the period during which the Class shares were held. 10 13 Checkwriting Feature Checkwriting is a convenient access feature that allows you to earn dividends until your check is presented to the Fund. You can request special checks by marking the box on the Investment Application. There is a one-time $5 charge for this service. Checks must be drawn for $500 or more and, unless otherwise indicated on the Investment Application or your checkwriting authorization form, must be signed by all owners of the account. You will be subject to CoreStates Bank, N.A.'s rules and regulations governing similar accounts. If the amount of the check is greater than the value of the shares in your account, the check will be returned and you may be subject to a charge. You may request a stop payment on checks by providing the Fund with a written authorization (oral requests will be accepted only if followed promptly with a written authorization). Such requests will remain in effect for six months unless renewed or cancelled. There will be a $5 charge per check for each six-month period. Checks paid will be returned to you semi-annually (January and July). If you need a copy of a check prior to the regular mailing you may call the Shareholder Service Center. Since dividends are declared daily, you may not use the Checkwriting Feature to close your account. (See Part B for additional information.) Written Redemption You can write to the Fund at 1818 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 to redeem some or all of your Class shares. The request must be signed by all owners of the account or your investment dealer of record. For redemptions of more than $50,000, or when the proceeds are not sent to the shareholder(s) at the address of record, the Fund requires a signature by all owners of the account and a signature guarantee for each owner. Each signature guarantee must be supplied by an eligible guarantor institution. The Fund reserves the right to reject a signature guarantee supplied by an eligible institution based on its creditworthiness. The Fund may require further documentation from corporations, executors, retirement plans, administrators, trustees or guardians. The redemption request is effective when it is received in good order. Payment is normally mailed the next business day, but no later than seven days, after receipt of the request. The Fund does not issue certificates for shares unless you submit a specific request. If your shares are in certificate form, the certificate must accompany your request and also be in good order. Written Exchange You can also write to the Fund (at 1818 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103) to request an exchange of any or all of your Class shares into another mutual fund in the Delaware Group. Written exchanges are subject to the same conditions and limitations as other exchanges noted above. Telephone Redemption and Exchange To get the added convenience of the telephone redemption and exchange methods, you must have the Transfer Agent hold your shares (without charge) for you. If you choose to have your shares in certificate form, you can only redeem or exchange by written request and you must return your certificates. The Telephone Redemption service enabling you to have redemption proceeds mailed to your address of record and the Telephone Exchange service, both of which are described below, are automatically provided unless the Fund receives written notice from the shareholder to the contrary. The Fund reserves the right to modify, terminate or suspend these procedures upon 60 days' written notice to shareholders. It may be difficult to reach the Fund by telephone during periods when market or economic conditions lead to an unusually large volume of telephone requests. Neither the Fund nor the Transfer Agent is responsible for any shareholder loss incurred in acting upon written or telephone instructions for redemption or exchange of Class shares which are reasonably believed to be genuine. With respect to such telephone transactions, the Fund will follow reasonable procedures to confirm that instructions communicated by telephone are genuine (including verification of a form of personal identification) as, if it does not, the Fund or the Transfer Agent may be liable for any losses due to unauthorized or fraudulent transactions. Instructions received by telephone are generally tape recorded, and a written confirmation will be provided for all purchase, exchange and redemption transactions initiated by telephone. By exchanging shares by telephone, the shareholder is acknowledging prior receipt of a prospectus for the fund into which shares are being exchanged. Telephone Redemption--Check to Your Address of Record The Telephone Redemption feature is a quick and easy method to redeem shares. You or your investment dealer of record can have redemption proceeds of $50,000 or less mailed to you at your record address. Checks will be payable to the shareholder(s) of record, and will normally be sent the next business day, but no later than seven days, after receipt of the request. This service is only available to individual, joint and individual fiduciary-type accounts. 11 14 Telephone Redemption--Proceeds to Your Bank Redemption proceeds of $1,000 or more can be transferred to your predesignated bank account by wire or by check. You should authorize this service when you open your account. If you change your predesignated bank account, the Fund requires an Authorization Form with your signature guaranteed. For your protection, your authorization must be on file. If you request a wire, your funds will normally be sent the next business day. CoreStates Bank, N.A.'s fee (currently $7.50) will be deducted from your redemption. If you ask for a check, it will normally be mailed the next business day, but no later than seven days, after receipt of your request to your predesignated bank account. There are no fees for this method, but the mail time may delay getting funds into your bank account. Simply call the Fund's Shareholder Service Center prior to the time the offering price and net asset value are determined, as noted above. Telephone Exchange The Telephone Exchange feature is a convenient and efficient way to adjust your investment holdings as your liquidity requirements and investment objectives change. You or your investment dealer of record can exchange shares into any fund in the Delaware Group under the same registration. Any such exchange is subject to the same conditions and limitations as other exchanges noted above. Telephone exchanges may be subject to limitations as to amounts or frequency. Systematic Withdrawal Plan 1. Regular Plans This plan provides shareholders with a consistent monthly (or quarterly) payment. This is particularly useful to shareholders living on fixed incomes, since it provides them with a stable supplemental amount. With accounts of at least $5,000, you may elect monthly withdrawals of $25 (quarterly $75) or more. The Fund does not recommend any particular monthly amount, as each shareholder's situation and needs vary. Payments are normally made by check. In the alternative, you may elect to have your payments transferred from your Series account to your predesignated bank account through the Delaware Group's MoneyLine service. Your funds will normally be credited to your bank account after two business days. There are no fees for this method. You can initiate this service by completing an Authorization Agreement. If the name and address on your bank account are not identical to the name and address on your Series account, you must have your signature guaranteed. Please call the Shareholder Service Center for additional information. 2. Retirement Plans For shareholders eligible under the applicable Retirement Plan to receive benefits in periodic payments, the Series' Systematic Withdrawal Plan provides you with maximum flexibility. A number of formulas are available for calculating your withdrawals, depending upon whether the distributions are required or optional. Withdrawals must be for $25 or more; however, no minimum account balance is required. The MoneyLine service described above is not available with respect to Retirement Plans. For more information on both of these plans, please call the Shareholder Service Center. Wealth Builder Option Shareholders may elect to invest in other mutual funds in the Delaware Group through our Wealth Builder Option. Under this automatic exchange program, shareholders can authorize regular monthly amounts (minimum of $100 per fund) to be liquidated from their Class account and invested automatically into one or more funds in the Delaware Group, subject to the same conditions and limitations as other exchanges noted above. Shareholders can also use the Wealth Builder Option to invest in the Class through regular liquidations of shares in their accounts in other funds in the Delaware Group, subject to the same conditions and limitations as other exchanges noted above. See Investing by Exchange under Buying Shares. Shareholders can terminate their participation at any time by written notice to the Fund. This option is not available to participants in the following plans: SAR/SEP, SEP/IRA, Profit Sharing and Money Purchase Pension Plans, 401(k) Defined Contribution Plans, 403(b)(7) Deferred Compensation Plans or 457 Deferred Compensation Plans. 12 15 DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS The Fund declares a dividend to all Class shareholders of record at the time the offering price of shares is determined. See Purchase Price and Effective Date under Buying Shares. Thus, when redeeming shares, dividends continue to accrue up to and including the date of redemption. Purchases of Series shares by wire begin earning dividends when converted into Federal Funds and available for investment, normally the next business day after receipt. However, if the Fund is given prior notice of Federal Funds wire and an acceptable written guarantee of timely receipt from an investor satisfying the Fund's credit policies, the purchase will start earning dividends on the date the wire is received. Purchases by check earn dividends upon conversion to Federal Funds, normally one business day after receipt. Each class of shares of the Series will share proportionately in the investment income and expenses of the Series, except that the Class will not incur any distribution fee under the 12b-1 Plan for the U.S. Government Money Fund Consultant Class. No distribution fee under the 12b-1 Plan for the U.S. Government Money Fund Consultant Class is currently being paid. For the seven-day period ended December 31, 1994, the annualized current yield of the Class was 4.36% and the compounded effective yield was 4.45%. The Series' dividends are declared daily and paid monthly on the last day of each month. Payment by check of cash dividends will ordinarily be mailed within three business days after the payable date. Short-term capital gains distributions, if any, may be paid with the daily dividend; otherwise, they will be distributed annually during the first quarter following the close of the fiscal year. Both dividends and distributions will be automatically reinvested in your account unless you elect otherwise. Any check in payment of dividends or other distributions which cannot be delivered by the Post Office or which remains uncashed for a period of more than one year may be reinvested in the shareholder's account at the then-current net asset value and the dividend option may be changed from cash to reinvest. If you elect to take your dividends and distributions in cash and such dividends and distributions are in an amount of $25 or more, you may elect the Delaware Group's MoneyLine service to enable such payments to be transferred from your Series account to your predesignated bank account. Your funds will normally be credited to your bank account two business days after the payment date. There are no fees for this method. See Systematic Withdrawal Plan under Redemption and Exchange for information regarding authorization of this service. This service is not available with respect to Retirement Plans. (See The Delaware Difference section for additional information.) During the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994, dividends totaling $0.0289 per share of the Class were paid from net investment income. TAXES The Fund has qualified as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code"). As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income tax, or to any excise tax, to the extent its earnings are distributed as provided in the Code. Each Series of the Fund is treated as a single tax entity for federal income tax purposes. The Series intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net capital gains. Dividends from net investment income or net short-term capital gains, if any, will be taxable to you as ordinary income, whether received in cash or in additional shares. No portion of the Series' distributions will be eligible for the dividends-received deduction for corporations. In addition to federal taxes, shareholders may be subject to state and local taxes on distributions. Distributions of interest income and capital gains realized from certain types of U.S. government securities may be exempt from state and local personal income tax. You should consult your tax adviser with respect to the tax status of distributions from the Series in your state and locality. Shares of the Series are exempt from Pennsylvania county personal property taxes. Each year, the Fund will mail you information on the tax status of dividends and distributions. Shareholders will receive each year information as to the portion of distributions that came from U.S. government securities. Of course, shareholders who are not subject to tax on their income would not be required to pay tax on amounts distributed to them by the Series. 13 16 NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE The purchase and redemption price of the Series' shares is equal to the Series' net asset value ("NAV") per share that is next computed after the order is received. The NAV is computed as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (ordinarily, 4 p.m., Eastern time) on days when such exchange is open. The NAV per share is computed by adding the value of all securities and other assets in the portfolio, deducting any liabilities (expenses and fees are accrued daily) and dividing by the number of shares outstanding. The Series' total net assets are determined by valuing the portfolio securities at amortized cost. Under the direction of the Board of Directors, certain procedures have been adopted to monitor the value of the Series' securities and stabilize the price per share at $1.00. Prior to January 1, 1991, the portfolio of the Series was managed to maintain a fixed net asset value of $10 per share. The Fund accomplished this change by effecting a ten-to-one stock split for shareholders of record on that date. See Part B for additional information. MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND Directors The business and affairs of the Fund are managed under the direction of its Board of Directors. Part B contains additional information regarding the directors and officers. Investment Manager The Manager furnishes investment management services to the Fund. The Manager and its predecessors have been managing the funds in the Delaware Group since 1938. On December 31, 1994, the Manager and its affiliate, Delaware International Advisers Ltd., were supervising in the aggregate more than $24 billion in assets in the various institutional (approximately $15,456,416,000) and investment company (approximately $9,253,901,000) accounts. The Manager is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Delaware Management Holdings, Inc. ("DMH"). By reason of its percentage ownership of DMH common stock and through Voting Trust Agreements with certain other DMH shareholders, Legend Capital Group, L.P. ("Legend") controls DMH and the Manager. As General Partners of Legend, Leonard M. Harlan and John K. Castle have the ability to direct the voting of more than a majority of the shares of DMH common stock and thereby control the Manager. On December 12, 1994, DMH entered into a merger agreement with Lincoln National Corporation ("Lincoln National") and a newly-formed subsidiary of Lincoln National. Pursuant to that agreement, the new subsidiary will be merged with and into DMH. This merger will result in DMH becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lincoln National. The transaction is expected to close in the early spring of 1995, subject to the receipt of all regulatory approvals and satisfaction of conditions precedent to closing, including the approval described below. Lincoln National, with headquarters in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a diversified organization with operations in many aspects of the financial services industry, including insurance and investment management. The Manager manages the Series' portfolio, makes investment decisions and implements them. The Manager also pays the salaries of all the directors, officers and employees of the Fund who are affiliated with the Manager. The annual compensation paid by the Series for investment management services is equal to 1/2 of 1% of average daily net assets of the Series, less a proportionate share of all directors' fees paid to the unaffiliated directors by the Series. Investment management fees paid by the Series were 0.46% of average daily net assets for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994. Completion of the above-described merger transaction will result in an assignment, and consequently a termination, of the existing investment management agreement between the Manager and the Fund. Series shareholders will be asked to vote on a new investment management agreement with the Manager, to become effective at or about the time the transaction is to be completed. It is not anticipated that there will be any changes in the compensation or other material terms of the existing investment management agreement, or in the personnel responsible for managing the Series, as a result of the transaction. Details of the transaction are included in the proxy materials furnished to shareholders entitled to vote at the shareholder meeting called to consider the matter. Portfolio Trading Practices Portfolio trades are generally made on a net basis without brokerage commissions. However, the price may include a mark-up or mark-down. Banks, brokers or dealers are selected to execute the Series' portfolio transactions. 14 17 The Manager uses its best efforts to obtain the best available price and most favorable execution for portfolio transactions. Orders may be placed with brokers or dealers who provide brokerage and research services to the Manager or its advisory clients. These services may be used by the Manager in servicing any of its accounts. Subject to best price and execution, the Manager may consider a broker/dealer's sales of Series shares in placing portfolio orders, and may place orders with broker/dealers that have agreed to defray certain Series expenses such as custodian fees. Performance Information From time to time, the Fund may publish the "yield" and "effective yield" for the Class. Both yield figures are based on historical earnings and are not intended to indicate future performance. The "yield" of the Class refers to the income generated by an investment in the Class over a specified seven-day period. This income is then "annualized," which means the amount of income generated by the investment during that week is assumed to be generated each week over a 52-week period and is shown as a percentage of the investment. The "effective yield" is calculated in a similar manner but, when annualized, the income earned by an investment in the Class is assumed to be reinvested. The "effective yield" will be slightly higher than the "yield" because of the compounding effect of this assumed reinvestment. The Fund may also publish aggregate and average annual total return information concerning the Class which will reflect the compounded rate of return of an investment in the Class over a specified period of time and will assume the investment of all distributions at net asset value. Yield fluctuates and is not guaranteed. Past performance is not an indication of future results. Distribution and Service The Distributor, Delaware Distributors, L.P. (which formerly conducted business as Delaware Distributors, Inc.), serves as the national distributor for the Fund under a Distribution Agreement dated June 1, 1992. The Transfer Agent, Delaware Service Company, Inc., serves as the shareholder servicing, dividend disbursing and transfer agent for the Series under an Agreement dated December 20, 1990. The directors annually review service fees paid to the Transfer Agent. Certain recordkeeping and other shareholder services that otherwise would be performed by the Transfer Agent may be performed by certain other entities and the Transfer Agent may elect to enter into an agreement to pay such other entities for those services. The Distributor and the Transfer Agent are also indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of DMH. Expenses The Series is responsible for all of its own expenses other than those borne by the Manager under the Investment Management Agreement and those borne by the Distributor under the Distribution Agreement. The ratio of expenses to average daily net assets of the Class for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994 was 1.26%. Shares The U.S. Government Money Series is the original series of the Fund, which is an open-end management investment company. The Series' portfolio of assets is diversified for purposes of the Investment Company Act of 1940. Commonly known as a mutual fund, the Fund was organized as a Pennsylvania business trust in 1981 and was reorganized as a Maryland corporation in 1990. The Fund currently has authorized capital of three billion shares of common stock. The Series consists of one billion shares of common stock, with a $.001 par value per share. The Series' shares have equal voting rights, except as noted below, and are equal in all other respects. Shares of each Series of the Fund will vote separately on any matter which affects only that Series. Shares of the Series will have a priority over shares of the Fund's other series in the assets and income of the U.S. Government Money Series and will vote separately on any matter that affects only this Series. The Series also offers the U.S. Government Money Fund Consultant Class which represents a proportionate interest in the assets of the Series and has the same voting and other rights and preferences as the Class, except that shares of the Class are not subject to, and may not vote on matters affecting, the Distribution Plan under Rule 12b-1 relating to the U.S. Government Money Fund Consultant Class. All Fund shares have noncumulative voting rights which means that the holders of more than 50% of the Fund's shares voting for the election of directors can elect 100% of the directors if they choose to do so. Under Maryland law, the Fund is not required, and does not intend, to hold annual meetings of shareholders unless, under certain circumstances, it is required to do so under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Shareholders of 10% or more of the Fund's shares may request that a special meeting be called to consider the removal of a director. Prior to March 1994, the Class was known as the U.S. Government Money Fund class. 15 18 THE DELAWARE GROUP INCLUDES 22 DIFFERENT U.S. FUNDS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF INVESTMENT Government OBJECTIVES. STOCK FUNDS, INCOME FUNDS, Money Fund TAX-FREE FUNDS, MONEY MARKET FUNDS AND ------------ CLOSED-END EQUITY FUNDS GIVE INVESTORS THE ABILITY TO CREATE A PORTFOLIO THAT FITS THEIR A CLASS PERSONAL FINANCIAL GOALS. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT YOUR FINANCIAL ADVISER OR CALL THE DELAWARE GROUP AT 800-523-4640, IN NO SALES CHARGE PHILADELPHIA 215-988-1333. PROSPECTUS Investment Manager FEBRUARY 28, 1995 Delaware Management Company, Inc. One Commerce Square Philadelphia, PA 19103 (Photo of George Washington National Distributor Crossing the Delaware River) Delaware Distributors, L.P. 1818 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 WHILE THE SERIES WILL MAKE Shareholder Servicing, EVERY EFFORT TO MAINTAIN A Dividend Disbursing STABLE NET ASSET VALUE OF and Transfer Agent $1 PER SHARE, THERE IS NO Delaware Service Company, Inc. ASSURANCE THAT THE SERIES 1818 Market Street WILL BE ABLE TO DO SO. THE Philadelphia, PA 19103 SERIES INVESTS PRIMARILY IN SECURITIES THAT ARE ISSUED Legal Counsel OR GUARANTEED AS TO THE Stradley, Ronon, Stevens & Young PROMPT PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL One Commerce Square AND INTEREST BY THE U.S. Philadelphia, PA 19103 GOVERNMENT, ITS AGENCIES AND INSTRUMENTALITIES. THE Independent Auditors SHARES OF THE SERIES, HOWEVER, Ernst & Young LLP ARE NEITHER INSURED NOR Two Commerce Square GUARANTEED BY THE U.S. Philadelphia, PA 19103 GOVERNMENT. Custodian Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York 60 Wall Street New York, NY 10260 DELAWARE P-005-2/95-ALG GROUP Printed in the U.S.A. ========
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