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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			AMERICAN FUNDS FUNDAMENTAL INVESTORS
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000039473
		IRS NUMBER:				221557722
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		STREET 1:		6455 IRVINE CENTER DRIVE
		CITY:			IRVINE
		STATE:			CA
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		STREET 1:		333 S HOPE ST -  55TH FLOOR (GYR)
		CITY:			LOS ANGELES
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			90071

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