-----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, NZaS28vQJHQ8NqxqCcfN+bpr1OPtVPObvCP2lCnaNyMZ/PgyzNiUxfjkVawyuqJi yJGsmns9nUBExDUEP8nyMQ== 0000831120-00-000018.txt : 20040421 0000831120-00-000018.hdr.sgml : 20040421 20000803132200 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000831120-00-000018 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: DEFA14A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20000803 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20000804 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER MICRO CAP FUND CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001025187 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 1130 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-07985 FILM NUMBER: 00685165 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 BUSINESS PHONE: 6174224960 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET STREET 2: 60 STATE STREET CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER MICRO CAP FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19961016 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER BALANCED FUND CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000069405 IRS NUMBER: 476046573 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-01605 FILM NUMBER: 00685146 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST 20TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 BUSINESS PHONE: 6174224960 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET STREET 2: 20TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER INCOME FUND INC/MA DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19951207 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER INCOME FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19940301 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MUTUAL OF OMAHA INCOME FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER INDEPENDENCE FUND CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001051010 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-08547 FILM NUMBER: 00685166 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O THE PIONEER GROUP INC STREET 2: 60 STATE STREET CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 BUSINESS PHONE: 6174224960 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O THE PIONEER GROUP INC STREET 2: 60 STATE STREET CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER MID CAP VALUE FUND CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000863334 IRS NUMBER: 043091159 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-06106 FILM NUMBER: 00685154 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST - 19TH FL CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 BUSINESS PHONE: 6177427825 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST STREET 2: 19TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER CAPITAL GROWTH FUND /MA/ DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19980630 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER GROWTH TRUST DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER INDO-ASIA FUND CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000921447 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-08468 FILM NUMBER: 00685161 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST STREET 2: 19TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 BUSINESS PHONE: 6174224704 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST STREET 2: 19TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER INDIA FUND/ DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19980820 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER INDO ASIA FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19980724 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER INDIA FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19940407 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER FUND /MA/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000078713 IRS NUMBER: 046013015 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-01466 FILM NUMBER: 00685148 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST., 19TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 BUSINESS PHONE: 61774224960 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST STREET 2: 19TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: FIDELITY INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19680607 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER MID CAP FUND CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000706155 IRS NUMBER: 042765748 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0930 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-03564 FILM NUMBER: 00685152 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST STREET 2: 19TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 BUSINESS PHONE: 6174224960 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET, 19TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER MID CAP FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19960208 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER THREE DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER THREE INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19851112 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER INTEREST SHARES CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000069407 IRS NUMBER: 470538563 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-02239 FILM NUMBER: 00685147 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET STREET 2: 20TH FL CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 BUSINESS PHONE: 6174224960 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET STREET 2: 20TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER INTEREST SHARES INC /MA/ DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19950828 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER INTEREST SHARES INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19940301 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MUTUAL OF OMAHA INTEREST SHARES INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER TAX FREE INCOME FUND CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000202679 IRS NUMBER: 362892530 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-02704 FILM NUMBER: 00685150 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST 20TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 BUSINESS PHONE: 6178211239 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET STREET 2: 20TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER TAX FREE INCOME FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19940301 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MUTUAL OF OMAHA TAX FREE INCOME FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MUTUAL OF OMAHA TAX EXEMPT BOND FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19770222 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER VARIABLE CONTRACTS TRUST /MA/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000930709 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-08786 FILM NUMBER: 00685162 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST STREET 2: 19TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 BUSINESS PHONE: 6177427825 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST STREET 2: 19TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 021091820 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: VARIABLE INSURANCE CONTRACTS TRUST DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19940929 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER MONEY MARKET TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000812195 IRS NUMBER: 046569772 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-05099 FILM NUMBER: 00685144 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST 20TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 BUSINESS PHONE: 6174224960 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST 20TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER EQUITY INCOME FUND CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000869356 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-08657 FILM NUMBER: 00685156 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 BUSINESS PHONE: 6174224960 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET 19TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER STRATEGIC INCOME FUND CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001077452 IRS NUMBER: 043453709 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-09223 FILM NUMBER: 00685167 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 BUSINESS PHONE: 6174224960 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER GROWTH SHARES CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000069404 IRS NUMBER: 476046572 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-01604 FILM NUMBER: 00685145 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST 19TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 BUSINESS PHONE: 8008211239 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET STREET 2: 19TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER GROWTH SHARES INC/MA DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19950822 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER GROWTH SHARES INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19940301 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MUTUAL OF OMAHA GROWTH FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER BOND FUND /MA/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000276776 IRS NUMBER: 042652279 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 0630 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-02864 FILM NUMBER: 00685151 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST 19TH FL CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 BUSINESS PHONE: 6177427825 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST STREET 2: 19TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER BOND FUND /MA/ DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER EUROPE FUND CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000866707 IRS NUMBER: 043098861 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-06151 FILM NUMBER: 00685155 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST -19TH FL CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 BUSINESS PHONE: 6177427825 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST STREET 2: 19TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FUND CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001103232 IRS NUMBER: 043500604 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0930 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-09785 FILM NUMBER: 00685170 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET 19TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 BUSINESS PHONE: 6174224960 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET 19TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER LIMITED MATURITY BOND FUND CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000887228 IRS NUMBER: 046706151 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 1130 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-06657 FILM NUMBER: 00685157 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST STREET 2: 20TH FL CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 BUSINESS PHONE: 6174224960 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET STREET 2: 20TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER SHORT TERM INCOME TRUST DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920929 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000893660 IRS NUMBER: 043170886 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 1130 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-07318 FILM NUMBER: 00685158 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST- 19TH FL CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 BUSINESS PHONE: 6177427825 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET STREET 2: 19TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 021 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19930328 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER II CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000078758 IRS NUMBER: 042458787 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0930 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-01835 FILM NUMBER: 00685149 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST STREET 2: 19TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 BUSINESS PHONE: 6174224960 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET, 19TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER II DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER II INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19851112 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER HIGH YIELD FUND CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001094521 IRS NUMBER: 043500606 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-09685 FILM NUMBER: 00685168 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET 19TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 BUSINESS PHONE: 6174224960 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET STREET 2: 19TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER TAX MANAGED FUND CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001094522 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-09585 FILM NUMBER: 00685169 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET 19TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 BUSINESS PHONE: 6174224960 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET STREET 2: 19TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER CORE EQUITY FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20020429 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER TAX MANAGED FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19990916 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER TAX MANAGED EQUITY FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19990907 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER REAL ESTATE SHARES CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000908996 IRS NUMBER: 043201341 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-07870 FILM NUMBER: 00685159 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST STREET 2: 20TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 BUSINESS PHONE: 6174224700 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET STREET 2: 20TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER WINTHROP REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19930713 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER EMERGING MARKETS FUND CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000921023 IRS NUMBER: 043233999 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1130 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-08448 FILM NUMBER: 00685160 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST STREET 2: 19TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 BUSINESS PHONE: 6174224704 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST STREET 2: 19TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER WORLD EQUITY FUND CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001019290 IRS NUMBER: 043330841 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0331 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-07733 FILM NUMBER: 00685164 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET STREET 2: 19TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 BUSINESS PHONE: 6174224960 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER WORLD EQUITY FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19961016 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER GLOBAL EQUITY FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19960720 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER AMERICA INCOME TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000831120 IRS NUMBER: 046588306 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-05516 FILM NUMBER: 00685153 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST 19TH FL CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 BUSINESS PHONE: 6177427825 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST STREET 2: 19TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 82109-1820 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER US GOVERNMENT TRUST DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER SMALL CO FUND CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000949275 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-07339 FILM NUMBER: 00685163 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE ST CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109 BUSINESS PHONE: 8008211239 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 STATE STREET STREET 2: 20TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02109-1820 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER SMALL CAP FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19950811 DEFA14A 1 0001.txt SHAREHOLDER REP Q&A SCHEDULE 14A 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 ss.240.14a-12 Pioneer America Income Trust Pioneer Balanced Fund Pioneer Bond Fund Pioneer Money Market Trust (Pioneer Cash Reserves Fund) Pioneer Emerging Markets Fund Pioneer Equity-Income Fund Pioneer Europe Fund Pioneer Fund Pioneer Growth Shares Pioneer High Yield Fund Pioneer Independence Fund Pioneer Indo-Asia Fund Pioneer Interest Shares Pioneer International Growth Fund Pioneer Limited Maturity Bond Fund Pioneer Micro-Cap Fund Pioneer Mid-Cap Fund Pioneer Mid-Cap Value Fund Pioneer Real Estate Shares Pioneer Science & Technology Fund Pioneer Small Company Fund Pioneer Strategic Income Fund Pioneer Tax-Free Income Fund Pioneer Tax-Managed Fund Pioneer II Pioneer Variable Contracts Trust Pioneer World Equity Fund (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 Q&A PHONE SCRIPT Proxy Vote for Approval of New Management Contract with Pioneer Investment Management, Inc. (Sale of PGI to UniCredito) Q: WHAT DO THE PROPOSALS FOR MY FUND MEAN? A: Here is what a FOR vote means for each of the proposals being considered. PROPOSAL 1(A): APPROVAL OF A NEW MANAGEMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN YOUR FUND AND PIONEER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. The new contract will take effect only if the proposed acquisition of The Pioneer Group, Inc., the parent of your fund's investment adviser, Pioneer Investment Management, Inc., by UniCredito Italiano S.p.A. is consummated. PROPOSAL 1(B) (FOR SHAREHOLDERS OF PIONEER INDO-ASIA FUND ONLY): APPROVAL OF A NEW SUBADVISORY CONTRACT BETWEEN PIONEER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. AND KOTHARI PIONEER AMC LTD. The new contract will take effect only if the proposed acquisition of The Pioneer Group, Inc., the parent of your fund's investment adviser, Pioneer Investment Management, Inc., by UniCredito Italiano S.p.A. is consummated. PROPOSAL 2: ELECT EIGHT TRUSTEES TO THE BOARD (NINE TRUSTEES IN THE CASE OF PIONEER REAL ESTATE SHARES). The Trustees supervise your fund's activities and review contractual arrangements with companies that provide services to the fund. The proxy statement includes detailed information about all nominees. PROPOSAL 3 (FOR SHAREHOLDERS OF PIONEER INTEREST SHARES ONLY): TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP AS THE FUND'S INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2000. If approved Arthur Andersen LLP will continue to serve as the fund's auditors for the current fiscal year. Q: WHO MAKES THE FINAL DECISIONS ABOUT THESE PROPOSALS? A: Shareholders must make the final decision, either by attending the meeting and voting in person or by voting by proxy. Q: WHY DO I HAVE TO VOTE? I'M NOT A PIONEER STOCKHOLDER. A: Your fund's current management contract will terminate by operation of law upon the consummation of the sale of The Pioneer Group, Inc. to UniCredito Italiano S.p.A. Therefore, your fund will need a new management contract. Federal securities law requires that shareholders approve each new management contract. The new management contract covered by this vote will take effect following the sale of The Pioneer Group, Inc. to UniCredito Italiano S.p.A. Q: TELL ME MORE ABOUT THIS SALE. A: On May 15, 2000, The Pioneer Group, Inc. and UniCredito Italiano S.p.A. announced an agreement under which UniCredito is expected to purchase all the outstanding stock of Pioneer Group. Q: WHEN AND WHERE WILL THE SHAREHOLDER MEETING TAKE PLACE? A: The meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. in Boston. Q: TELL ME ABOUT UNICREDITO. WHY IS THE SALE TO THIS COMPANY GOOD FOR PIONEER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. ("PIONEER"), PIONEER FUNDS' INVESTMENT ADVISER? A: UniCredito Italiano Group is Italy's largest banking group based on market capitalization. Based in Milan, UniCredito has over $80 billion in assets under management, over 3,600 branches, reported net earnings of $1.2 billion in 1999 and a return on equity of over 20%. Pioneer anticipates that the transaction and its affiliation with UniCredito will benefit Pioneer and the funds in a number of ways, including the following: o Pioneer's expertise may be enhanced by the experience and expertise of UniCredito's investment management professionals. While no change in the management of the funds is currently planned, Pioneer will be able to draw upon the expertise of UniCredito's team of professionals to strengthen Pioneer's portfolio management capabilities. o The combination will provide additional opportunities for Pioneer's personnel and provide the security of being part of a larger, financially stronger company. This development should enhance Pioneer's ability to attract and retain highly qualified staff members. o UniCredito has made the growth of its asset management operations a key component of its business plans. This commitment should assist Pioneer in continuing to expand its business, attract more assets to the funds and maintain the high level of services it provides to the funds. At the same time, there are no current plans to change Pioneer's tradition of fundamental investment analysis that has been the hallmark of our success. Q: WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR MY PIONEER MUTUAL FUND INVESTMENTS? A: Each Pioneer mutual fund is a separate business trust. Each fund has an independent Board of Trustees. The trustees are charged with the responsibility of making certain that the funds are operated in the best interest of shareholders and that the funds' assets under management are protected. They will continue to fulfill this role. Representatives of Pioneer discussed with the trustees the anticipated effects of the transaction and, together with a representative of UniCredito, indicated their belief that as a consequence of the transaction, the operations of the funds and the capabilities of Pioneer to provide advisory and other services to the funds would not be adversely affected and should be enhanced by the resources of UniCredito, though there could be no assurance as to any particular benefits that may result. The proxy you received contains more information about UniCredito and the future management of Pioneer. UniCredito shares Pioneer's investment philosophy, so we anticipate no material change in our management approach. Q: WILL NEW PORTFOLIO MANAGERS TAKE OVER THE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT OF THE PIONEER MUTUAL FUNDS? A: We do not anticipate any change in any fund's current portfolio manager in connection with the transaction. UniCredito brings additional resources and skill sets, including a tremendous expertise in European investing, to our investment management capability, lending greater strength and support to our money management effort for shareholders of the Pioneer funds. Q: WHO WILL HEAD UP PIONEER UNDER THE NEW BUSINESS STRUCTURE? A: David Tripple, Pioneer's current President, will be President and CEO of Pioneer U.S., reporting to Fabio Innocenzi, CEO of Pioneer Global Asset Management and Executive Vice Chairman of Pioneer U.S. John F. Cogan, Jr., the current President and CEO of Pioneer Group, will become the Deputy Chairman of Pioneer Global Asset Management and non-executive Chairman of Pioneer U.S. Q: WHEN WILL THE SALE BE FINAL? A: We expect the sale of Pioneer to UniCredito to be finalized during the third quarter of this year. Q: HOW CAN I CAST MY VOTE ON THESE PROPOSALS IF I AM UNABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING? A: Touch-Tone telephone or Internet voting are available to most shareholders. Simply look up the 14-digit Control Number shown on the proxy card you have received. Then, either call 1-888-221-0697 or visit HTTP://WWW.PROXYWEB.COM any time, any day prior to the meeting date. Identify yourself with the Control Number on your proxy card and cast your vote. All shareholders have the option to vote by mail. Simply complete and sign the proxy card and mail it in the postage-paid envelope provided.
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P I O N E E R N E W S --------------------------------------------------------------------- Fall 2000, Volume 14, Issue 3 - --------------------------------/ / [remainder of newsletter] Pioneer Joins Forces / with Italian Firm / / As you may have read in the / press, The Pioneer Group, Inc. / has agreed to be acquired by / UniCredito Italiano S.p.A., / Italy's second largest banking / group. This move is expected to / enhance the leadership position / of Pioneer within the United / States and around the world. / Read more about this change and / what it means to you in the / next issue of PIONEER NEWS. / / / [graphic] [logo PIONEER] 8626-00-0800 (c) Pioneer Funds Distributor, Inc. Underwriter of Pioneer Mutual Funds [logo PIONEER] P I O N E E R I N V E S T M E N T S (SM) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE REPORT ------------------- AS OF JUNE 30, 2000 o BEAT THE HEAT WITH PIONEER FUND Read about portfolio manager John Carey's take on technology in the current market environment o UNICREDITO UPDATE Get the latest on UniCredito's proposed purchase of Pioneer, as well as related proxy information. o PIONEER'S SELLING SYSTEM Make the most of Pioneer's literature--follow the Selling System! o WHAT'S GOING ONLINE? Connecting with Pioneer INVESTMENT PRODUCTS: NOT FDIC INSURED MAY LOSE VALUE NO BANK GUARANTEE FOR BROKER/DEALER USE ONLY NOT FOR USE WITH THE PUBLIC [beginning of report] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AN UPDATE ON UNICREDITO'S PROPOSED PURCHASE OF PIONEER - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As you've likely seen in the press, UniCredito Italiano Group has agreed to purchase The Pioneer Group, Inc. (PGI), the parent company of Pioneer Investment Management, Inc. The proposed acquisition is subject to regulatory approval in both the U.S. and other jurisdictions. PGI's Board of Directors has already approved the sale; stockholders will be asked to approve it. Pioneer mutual funds' trustees have approved the change in business structure; next the vote will go to Pioneer mutual fund shareholders. Your clients will receive a proxy statement in July or August asking for approval to continue the management contract between their fund(s) and Pioneer after the change in ownership. On completion of the sale, Pioneer Investments will become a wholly owned subsidiary of UniCredito; however, there are no current plans to change Pioneer's tradition of fundamental investment analysis that has been the hallmark of our success. In fact, Pioneer will become the name and brand of all UniCredito's mutual funds. UniCredito will be committed to broadening and strengthening recognition of the Pioneer brand on a global basis. Pioneer U.S. (formerly PGI) will stay in Boston, and Pioneer's current portfolio managers are expected to continue to manage your clients' mutual funds. UniCredito will bring additional resources and skill sets, including expertise in European investing, to our investment management capability, lending greater strength and support to our money management effort for Pioneer shareholders. UNICREDITO'S ASSET MANAGEMENT SUBSIDIARY, EUROPLUS, IS ONE OF EUROPE'S LARGEST AND FASTEST-GROWING ASSET MANAGERS. THE COMPANY CURRENTLY MANAGES 90 NON-U.S. MUTUAL FUNDS AND HAS APPROXIMATELY $80 BILLION IN ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT It's important to Pioneer that individuals like you, who have contributed to our past successes, move with us into a future where we can support your sales efforts more effectively under a new business structure. Pioneer is pleased to have the opportunity to join an organization with the reputation and breadth of UniCredito. With this combination, Pioneer will become a key element in a truly world-class global investment engine. FOR BROKER/DEALER USE ONLY. NOT FOR USE WITH THE PUBLIC. [remainder of report] 8689-00-0700 (c) Pioneer Funds Distributor, Inc. Underwriter of Pioneer mutual funds FOR BROKER/DEALER USE ONLY. NOT FOR USE WITH THE PUBLIC. LITERATURE / SITEMAP / CAREER OPPORTUNITIES / CONTACT US [logo PIONEER] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PIONEER Mutual Funds News August 3, 2000 - ---------------- The Pioneer Group, Inc. and [Science & [Today's WHY YOU NEED UniCredito Italiano S.p.A. Technology DJIA AN INVESTMENT announced an agreement under graphic] graphic] PROFESSIONAL under which UniCredito is - ---------------- expected to purchase all of FIND AN the outstanding stock of INVESTMENT Pioneer Group. As a shareowner PROFESSIONAL in a Pioneer mutual fund, you - ---------------- have the opportunity to voice PRICING AND your opinion on the proposals PERFORMANCE relating to the sale. - ---------------- PIONEER'S For proxy material and GUIDE TO information, please CLICK HERE [hyperlink] INVESTING - ---------------- Uni[C]redito Italiano Group announces acquisition of PIONEER'S FUNDS [T]he Pioneer Group, Inc. for $1.2 billion [hyperlink to AND PRODUCTS 5/15/00 press release] - ---------------- RETIREMENT PLANS [remainder of screen] - ---------------- FOR OUR SHAREOWNERS - ---------------- FOR INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS (c) 2000 Pioneer Investment Management, Inc. HOME / LITERATURE / SITEMAP / CAREER OPPORTUNITIES / CONTACT US [logo PIONEER] NEWS ------------------------------------------------------------- - ---------------- ONLINE PROXY VOTING WHY YOU NEED AN INVESTMENT Pioneer is asking for shareowner aproval of a new management PROFESSIONAL contract between each Fund and Pioneer Investment Management, - ---------------- Inc. The new contract will take effect only if the proposed FIND AN acquisition of The Pioneer Group, Inc., the parent of the INVESTMENT funds' investment adviser, Pioneer Investment Management, PROFESSIONAL Inc., is consummated. - ---------------- PRICING AND Shareowners of the Funds listed below may vote online. PERFORMANCE - ---------------- The Proxy is available for download in Adobe Acrobat format. PIONEER'S In order to view the file, your computer must be equipped GUIDE TO with ADOBE ACROBAT READER [hyperlink]. INVESTING - ---------------- o VOTE ONLINE (This will take you to a non-Pioneer site) PIONEER'S FUNDS [hyperlink to www.proxyweb.com] AND PRODUCTS o READ THE PROXY COVER LETTER [hyperlink] - ---------------- o DOWNLOAD THE PROXY [hyperlink] RETIREMENT PLANS - ---------------- TO VIEW OR DOWNLOAD A FUND REPORT, CLICK ON THE APPROPRIATE FOR OUR LINE: SHAREOWNERS - ---------------- ANNUAL REPORTS: [search option] o Pioneer Mid-Cap Fund- 9/30/99 o Pioneer II- 9/30/99 o Pioneer Strategic Income Fund- 9/30/99 o Pioneer Emerging [Markets] Fund- 11/30/99 o Pioneer Micro[-]Cap Fund- 11/30/99 o Pioneer International Growth Fund- 11/30/99 o Pioneer Limited Maturity Bond Fund- 11/30/99 o Pioneer Equity[-]Income Fund- 10/3[1]/99 [o Pioneer Europe Fund- 10/31/99] o Pioneer Small Company Fund- 10/3[1]/99 o Pioneer Indo-Asia Fund- 10/3[1]/99 o Pioneer [Mid-Cap Value] Fund- 10/3[1]/99 o Pioneer Tax-Free Income Fund- 12/31/99 o Pioneer Fund- 12/31/99 o Pioneer Balanced Fund- 12/31/99 o Pioneer America Income [Trust]- 12/31/99 o Pioneer Cash Reserves Fund- 12/31/99 o Pioneer Growth Shares- 12/31/99 o Pioneer Bond Fund- [6]/3[0]/99 o Pioneer Real Estate Shares- 12/31/99 o Pioneer Variable Contracts Trust- 12/31/99 [o Pioneer Equity-Income VCT Portfolio Class II- 12/31/99] o Pioneer Independ[e]nce Fund- 12/31/99 o Pioneer Interest Shares- 12/31/99 o Pioneer Tax-Managed Fund- 12/31/99 [o Pioneer World Equity Fund- 3/31/00] SEMIANNUAL REPORTS: o Pioneer Strategic Income Fund- 3/31/00 o Pioneer Mid-Cap Fund- 3/31/00 o Pioneer II- 3/31/00 o Pioneer Europe Fund- 4/30/00 o Pioneer Mid-Cap Value Fund- 4/30/00 o Pioneer Equity-Income Fund- 4/30/00 o Pioneer Small Company Fund- 4/30/00 o Pioneer Bond Fund- 12/31/99 o Pioneer Limited Maturity Bond Fund- 5/31/00 o Pioneer International Growth Fund- 5/31/00 o Pioneer Micro-Cap Fund- 5/31/00 o Pioneer Emerging Markets Fund- 5/31/00 o Pioneer Indo-Asia Fund- 4/30/00 o Pioneer High Yield Fund- 4/30/00 (c) 2000 Pioneer Funds Distributor, Inc. 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PIONEER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT I N V E S T M E N T P R O F E S S I O N A L R E S O U R C E C E N T E R [Pioneer Science & Technology Fund graphic] [NEWS graphic] Aug 3, 2000 Pioneer Science & Technology Fund [Pioneer Vision VA's go hyperlink multi-manager! graphic] o Important proxy material and information related to the shareholder vote. o UNICREDITO ITALIANO GROUP ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF THE PIONEER GROUP, INC. FOR $1.2 BILLION o Introducing Pioneer Science & Technology Fund o Experience the Power of Possibilities o Fund Manager Q&A o Quarterly Performance Report now available o Pioneer Strategic Income Fund o Pioneer Tax-Managed Fund o Four New Manager Briefings [OTHER PIONEER SITES graphic] [Select a Site option] [logo PIONEER]------------------------------------------------------------------------ (c) 2000 Pioneer Investment Management, Inc. [INVESTMENT PROFESSIONAL Home / Search / Sitemap / Contact Us RESOURCE CENTER graphic] Logout / Change Password - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [PRODUCTS graphic] ONLINE PROXY VOTING - ----------------------- [mouse graphic: hyperlink to www.proxyweb.com] MUTUAL FUNDS RETIREMENT PLANS ONLINE PROXY VOTING VARIABLE ANNUITIES The Pioneer Group, Inc. ("PGI") and UniCredito Italiano [SALES TOOLS graphic] S.p.A. ("UniCredito"), one of Italy's largest banking - ----------------------- groups, have entered into an agreement under which SALES SUPPORT UniCredito will acquire all of the outstanding shares of CLASSIC CONCEPTS PGI, subject to regulatory and other approvals. SELLING ROTH IRAS CALCULATORS Shareholders of each Pioneer mutual fund must approve a new management contract with Pioneer Investment [INVESTMENT Management, Inc. Shareholders may vote online, but not INSIGHTS graphic] on this site. - ----------------------- MANAGER BRIEFINGS The Proxy is available for download in Adobe Acrobat MARKET COMMENTARY format. In order to view the file, your computer must be equipped with ADOBE ACROBAT READER [hyperlink]. [PERFORMANCE graphic] - ----------------------- o VOTE ONLINE (This will take you to a non-Pioneer FUND RETURNS site) [hyperlink to www.proxyweb.com] CURRENT PRICING o READ THE PROXY COVER LETTER [hyperlink] HISTORICAL PRICING o DOWNLOAD THE PROXY [hyperlink] (PDF Format) DISTRIBUTIONS QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE TO VIEW OR DOWNLOAD A FUND REPORT, CLICK ON THE REPORT APPROPRIATE LINE: [SERVICES graphic] ANNUAL REPORTS: - ----------------------- CLIENT ACCOUNT ACCESS o Pioneer Mid-Cap Fund- 9/30/99 ORDER LITERATURE o Pioneer II- 9/30/99 ACCOUNT SERVICES o Pioneer Strategic Income Fund- 9/30/99 DOWNLOAD FORMS o Pioneer Emerging [Markets] Fund- 11/30/99 SHAREOWNER MANUAL o Pioneer Micro[-]Cap Fund- 11/30/99 o Pioneer International Growth Fund- 11/30/99 [ABOUT PIONEER graphic] o Pioneer Limited Maturity Bond Fund- 11/30/99 - ----------------------- o Pioneer Equity[-]Income Fund- 10/3[1]/99 INVESTING PHILOSOPHY [o Pioneer Europe Fund- 10/31/99] HISTORICAL TIMELINE o Pioneer Small Company Fund- 10/3[1]/99 o Pioneer Indo-Asia Fund- 10/3[1]/99 o Pioneer [Mid-Cap Value] Fund- 10/3[1]/99 o Pioneer Tax-Free Income Fund- 12/31/99 o Pioneer Fund- 12/31/99 o Pioneer Balanced Fund- 12/31/99 o Pioneer America Income [Trust]- 12/31/99 o Pioneer Cash Reserves Fund- 12/31/99 o Pioneer Growth Shares- 12/31/99 o Pioneer Bond Fund- [6]/3[0]/99 o Pioneer Real Estate Shares- 12/31/99 o Pioneer Variable Contracts Trust- 12/31/99 [o Pioneer Equity-Income VCT Portfolio Class II- 12/31/99] o Pioneer Independ[e]nce Fund- 12/31/99 o Pioneer Interest Shares- 12/31/99 o Pioneer Tax-Managed Fund- 12/31/99 [o Pioneer World Equity Fund- 3/31/00] SEMIANNUAL REPORTS: o Pioneer Strategic Income Fund- 3/31/00 o Pioneer Mid-Cap Fund- 3/31/00 o Pioneer II- 3/31/00 o Pioneer Europe Fund- 4/30/00 o Pioneer Mid-Cap Value Fund- 4/30/00 o Pioneer Equity-Income Fund- 4/30/00 o Pioneer Small Company Fund- 4/30/00 o Pioneer Bond Fund- 12/31/99 o Pioneer Limited Maturity Bond Fund- 5/31/00 o Pioneer International Growth Fund- 5/31/00 o Pioneer Micro-Cap Fund- 5/31/00 o Pioneer Emerging Markets Fund- 5/31/00 o Pioneer Indo-Asia Fund- 4/30/00 o Pioneer High Yield Fund- 4/30/00 [logo FOR BROKER/DEALER USE ONLY. NOT FOR USE WITH THE PUBLIC. PIONEER] -------------------------------------------------------- Copyright 2000 Pioneer Investment Management, Inc. ================================================================================ -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----