-----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, H1cV5D7kLBpCyZKUDXxJa3Yeq6EeX0VdQcxArbdho8pNkvuPPBiQQhgV54uH6dti UMuhYHHN90bzNlLo4dN3iQ== 0000789289-97-000025.txt : 19970428 0000789289-97-000025.hdr.sgml : 19970428 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000789289-97-000025 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 497 PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 19970425 SROS: NONE FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLANCHARD FUNDS CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000789289 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] IRS NUMBER: 133333918 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 0430 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 497 SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 033-03165 FILM NUMBER: 97587133 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 41 MADSON AVE 24TH FL CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10010 BUSINESS PHONE: 2127797979 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 41 MADISON AVENUE 24TH FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10010 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BLANCHARD STRATEGIC GROWTH FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19901225 497 1 BLANCHARD ASSET ALLOCATION FUND (a portfolio of The Blanchard Group of Funds) SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS DATED NOVEMBER 30, 1996. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS: In keeping with our mandate to provide you with the highest quality of service, while keeping expenses low, the Investors' Services department has been relocated from New York City to our headquarters office in Richmond, Virginia. 1. On page 22 of the prospectus, please delete the first sentence of the first paragraph of the section entitled `PURCHASES BY MAIL'' in its entirety and replace it with the following: `To purchase shares of the Fund by mail, simply send a completed Application (included with this Prospectus or obtainable from the Fund) to The Blanchard Group of Funds, c/o Signet Financial Services, Inc., P.O. Box 26301, Richmond VA 23260, together with a check payable to the Fund in payment for the shares.'' 2. On page 22 of the prospectus, please delete the second sentence of the third paragraph of the section entitled `PURCHASES BY MAIL'' in its entirety and replace it with the following: `This is generally the next business day after Signet Financial Services, Inc. (`Signet'') receives the check.'' 3. On page 22 of the prospectus, please delete the first sentence of the second paragraph of the section entitled `PURCHASES BY WIRE'' in its entirety and replace it with the following: `Call Investor Services at 1-800-829-3863 to receive wiring instructions.'' 4. On page 24 of the prospectus, please delete the third sentence of the third paragraph of the section entitled `EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE'' in its entirety and replace it with the following: `As a result of the Fund's policy, neither the Fund nor Signet will be responsible for any claims, losses or expenses for acting on telephone instructions that they reasonably believe to be genuine.'' 5. On page 24 of the prospectus, please delete the final paragraph of the section entitled `EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE'' in its entirety and replace it with the following: `A COMPLETED PURCHASE APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY SIGNET BEFORE THE AUTOMATIC WITHDRAWAL PLAN OR EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE MAY BE USED.'' 6. On page 24 of the prospectus, please delete the first sentence of the section entitled `HOW TO REDEEM'' in its entirety and replace it with the following: `You may redeem your shares on any business day at the next determined net asset value calculated after your redemption request has been accepted by Signet as described below.'' 7. On page 25 of the prospectus, please delete the third sentence of the first paragraph of the section entitled `BY TELEPHONE''in its entirety and replace it with the following: `Redemption of Fund shares can be made in this manner only after you have executed and filed with Signet, the telephone redemption authorization form which may be obtained from your Fund or Signet.'' 8. On page 25 of the prospectus, please delete the fourth sentence of the second paragraph of the section entitled `BY TELEPHONE'' in its entirety and replace it with the following: `As long as the identification procedures described above are followed, neither your Fund nor Signet will be responsible for any claims, losses or expenses for acting on telephone instructions that they reasonably believe to be genuine.'' 9. On page 25 of the prospectus, please delete the fifth sentence of the third paragraph of the section entitled `BY TELEPHONE''in its entirety and replace it with the following: `However, the proceeds of a wire redemption may be subject to the usual and customary charges imposed by Signet for the wiring of funds.'' 10. On page 25 of the prospectus, please delete the first sentence of the section entitled `BY MAIL'' in its entirety and replace it with the following: `All other redemption requests should be made in writing to The Blanchard Group of Funds, c/o Signet Financial Services, Inc., P.O. Box 26301, Richmond VA 23260.'' 11. On page 25 of the prospectus, please delete the third sentence of the section entitled `BY MAIL'' in its entirety and replace it with the following: `Signatures on redemption requests for amounts in excess of $25,000 and endorsed share certificates submitted for redemption must be accompanied by signature guarantees from any eligible guarantor institution approved by Signet in accordance with its Standards, Procedures and Guidelines for the Acceptance of Signature Guarantees (`Signature Guarantee Guidelines'').'' 12. On page 25 of the prospectus, please delete the fifth and sixth sentences of the section entitled `BY MAIL'' in their entirety and replace them with the following: `All eligible guarantor institutions must participate in the Securities Transfer Agents Medallion Program (`STAMP'') in order to be approved by Signet pursuant to the Signature Guarantee Guidelines. Copies of the Signature Guarantee Guidelines and information on STAMP can be obtained from Signet at (800) 829-3863.'' 13. On page 25 of the prospectus, please delete the first and second sentences of the section entitled `GENERAL INFORMATION''in their entirety and replace them with the following: `Your redemption request becomes effective when it is received in proper form by Signet prior to 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, or your redemption will occur on the following business day. We will make payment for redeemed shares within seven days after receipt by Signet.'' April 25, 1997 FEDERATED INVESTORS Federated Investors Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Federated Securities Corp. is the distributor of the Fund and is a subsidiary of Federated Investors. Cusip 093212504 G01687-19 (4/97) BLANCHARD GLOBAL GROWTH FUND BLANCHARD PRECIOUS METALS FUND, INC. BLANCHARD FLEXIBLE INCOME FUND BLANCHARD SHORT-TERM FLEXIBLE INCOME FUND BLANCHARD FLEXIBLE TAX-FREE BOND FUND (portfolios of The Blanchard Group of Funds) SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS DATED AUGUST 31, 1996. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS: In keeping with our mandate to provide you with the highest quality of service, while keeping expenses low, the Investors' Services department has been relocated from New York City to our headquarters office in Richmond, Virginia. 1. On page 19 of the prospectus, please delete the first sentence of the first paragraph of the section entitled `PURCHASES BY MAIL'' in its entirety and replace it with the following: `To purchase shares of a Fund by mail, simply send a completed Application (included with this Prospectus or obtainable from the Fund) to The Blanchard Group of Funds, c/o Signet Financial Services, Inc., P.O. Box 26301, Richmond VA 23260, together with a check payable to the individual Fund in payment for the shares.'' 2. On page 19 of the prospectus, please delete the second sentence of the third paragraph of the section entitled `PURCHASES BY MAIL'' in its entirety and replace it with the following: `This is generally the next business day after Signet Financial Services, Inc. (`Signet'') receives the check.'' 3. On page 19 of the prospectus, please delete the second paragraph of the section entitled `PURCHASES BY WIRE'' in its entirety and replace it with the following: `Call Investor Services at 1-800-829-3863 to receive wiring instructions.'' 4. On page 21 of the prospectus, please delete the third sentence of the third paragraph of the section entitled `EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE'' in its entirety and replace it with the following: `As a result of the Funds' policy, neither a Fund nor Signet will be responsible for any claims, losses or expenses for acting on telephone instructions that they reasonably believe to be genuine.'' 5. On page 21 of the prospectus, please delete the final paragraph of the section entitled `CHECK-WRITING PRIVILEGE''in its entirety and replace it with the following: `A COMPLETED NEW ACCOUNT APPLICATION OR SHAREHOLDER PRIVILEGE FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY SIGNET BEFORE THESE PRIVILEGES MAY BE USED.'' 6. On page 22 of the prospectus, please delete the first sentence of the section entitled `HOW TO REDEEM'' in its entirety and replace it with the following: `You may redeem your shares on any business day at the next determined net asset value calculated after your redemption request has been accepted by Signet as described below.'' 7. On page 22 of the prospectus, please delete the third sentence of the first paragraph of the section entitled `BY TELEPHONE''in its entirety and replace it with the following: `Redemptions of Fund shares can be made in this manner only after you have executed and filed with Signet, the telephone redemption authorization form which may be obtained from your Fund or Signet.'' 8. On page 22 of the prospectus, please delete the fourth sentence of the second paragraph of the section entitled `BY TELEPHONE'' in its entirety and replace it with the following: `As long as the identification procedures described above are followed, neither your Fund nor Signet will be responsible for any claims, losses or expenses for acting on telephone instructions that they reasonably believe to be genuine.'' 9. On page 22 of the prospectus, please delete the fifth sentence of the third paragraph of the section entitled `BY TELEPHONE''in its entirety and replace it with the following: `However, the proceeds of a wire redemption may be subject to the usual and customary charges imposed by Signet for the wiring of funds.'' 10. On page 22 of the prospectus, please delete the first sentence of the section entitled `BY MAIL'' in its entirety and replace it with the following: `All other redemption requests should be made in writing to The Blanchard Group of Funds, c/o Signet Financial Services, Inc., P.O. Box 26301, Richmond VA 23260.'' 11. On page 22 of the prospectus, please delete the third sentence of the section entitled `BY MAIL'' in its entirety and replace it with the following: `Signatures on redemption requests for amounts in excess of $25,000 and endorsed share certificates submitted for redemption must be accompanied by signature guarantees from any eligible guarantor institution approved by Signet in accordance with its Standards, Procedures and Guidelines for the Acceptance of Signature Guarantees (`Signature Guarantee Guidelines'').'' 12. On page 22 of the prospectus, please delete the fifth and sixth sentences of the section entitled `BY MAIL'' in their entirety and replace them with the following: `All eligible guarantor institutions must participate in the Securities Transfer Agents Medallion Program (`STAMP'') in order to be approved by Signet pursuant to the Signature Guarantee Guidelines. Copies of the Signature Guarantee Guidelines and information on STAMP can be obtained from Signet at 1-800-829-3863.'' 13. On page 23 of the prospectus, please delete the first and second sentences of the section entitled `GENERAL INFORMATION''in their entirety and replace them with the following: `Your redemption request becomes effective when it is received in proper form by Signet prior to 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, or your redemption will occur on the following business day. We will make payment for redeemed shares within seven days after receipt by Signet.'' 14. On page 30 of the prospectus, please delete the section entitled `SHAREHOLDER INQUIRIES'' in its entirety and replace it with the following: `SHAREHOLDER INQUIRIES. Shareholder inquiries concerning the status of an account or information concerning the Funds should be directed to Signet Financial Services, Inc., P.O. Box 26301, Richmond VA 23260, or by calling 1-800-829-3863.'' April 25, 1997 FEDERATED INVESTOS Federated Investors Tower Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Federated Securities Corp. is the distributor of the Funds and is a subsidiary of Federated Investors. Cusip 093265106 Cusip 093254100 Cusip 093212306 Cusip 093212405 Cusip 093212603 G01687-18 (4/97) BLANCHARD GROWTH & INCOME FUND (a portfolio of The Blanchard Group of Funds) SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS DATED FEBRUARY 28, 1997. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS: In keeping with our mandate to provide you with the highest quality of service, while keeping expenses low, the Investors' Services department has been relocated from New York City to our headquarters office in Richmond, Virginia. 1. On page 11 of the prospectus, please delete the first sentence of the first paragraph of the section entitled `PURCHASES BY MAIL'' in its entirety and replace it with the following: `To purchase shares of the Fund by mail, simply send a completed Application (included with this Prospectus or obtainable from the Fund) to The Blanchard Group of Funds, c/o Signet Financial Services, Inc., P.O. Box 26301, Richmond VA 23260, together with a check payable to the Fund in payment for the shares.'' 2. On page 11 of the prospectus, please delete the second sentence of the third paragraph of the section entitled `PURCHASES BY MAIL'' in its entirety and replace it with the following: `This is generally the next business day after Signet Financial Services, Inc. (`Signet'') receives the check.'' 3. On page 12 of the prospectus, please delete the first sentence of the second paragraph of the section entitled `PURCHASES BY WIRE'' in its entirety and replace it with the following: `Call Investor Services at 1-800-829-3863 to receive wiring instructions.'' 4. On page 13 of the prospectus, please delete the third sentence of the third paragraph of the section entitled `EXCHANGE PRIVILEGES'' in its entirety and replace it with the following: `As a result of the Fund's policy, neither the Fund nor Signet will be responsible for any claims, losses or expenses for acting on telephone instructions that they reasonably believe to be genuine.'' 5. On page 14 of the prospectus, please delete the final paragraph of the section entitled `EXCHANGE PRIVILEGES'' in its entirety and replace it with the following: `A COMPLETED PURCHASE APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY SIGNET BEFORE THE AUTOMATIC WITHDRAWAL PLAN OR EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE MAY BE USED.'' 6. On page 14 of the prospectus, please delete the first sentence of the section entitled `HOW TO REDEEM'' in its entirety and replace it with the following: `You may redeem your shares on any business day at the next determined net asset value calculated after your redemption request has been accepted by Signet as described below.'' 7. On page 14 of the prospectus, please delete the third sentence of the first paragraph of the section entitled `BY TELEPHONE''in its entirety and replace it with the following: `Redemption of Fund shares can be made in this manner only after you have executed and filed with Signet, the telephone redemption authorization form which may be obtained from your Fund or Signet.'' 8. On page 14 of the prospectus, please delete the fourth sentence of the second paragraph of the section entitled `BY TELEPHONE'' in its entirety and replace it with the following: `As long as the identification procedures described above are followed, neither your Fund nor Signet will be responsible for any claims, losses or expenses for acting on telephone instructions that they reasonably believe to be genuine.'' 9. On page 14 of the prospectus, please delete the fifth sentence of the third paragraph of the section entitled `BY TELEPHONE''in its entirety and replace it with the following: `However, the proceeds of a wire redemption may be subject to the usual and customary charges imposed by Signet for the wiring of funds.'' 10. On page 15 of the prospectus, please delete the first sentence of the section entitled `BY MAIL'' in its entirety and replace it with the following: `All other redemption requests should be made in writing to The Blanchard Group of Funds, c/o Signet Financial Services, Inc., P.O. Box 26301, Richmond VA 23260.'' 11. On page 15 of the prospectus, please delete the third sentence of the section entitled `BY MAIL'' in its entirety and replace it with the following: `Signatures on redemption requests for amounts in excess of $25,000 and endorsed share certificates submitted for redemption must be accompanied by signature guarantees from any eligible guarantor institution approved by Signet in accordance with its Standards, Procedures and Guidelines for the Acceptance of Signature Guarantees (`Signature Guarantee Guidelines'').'' 12. On page 15 of the prospectus, please delete the fifth and sixth sentences of the section entitled `BY MAIL'' in their entirety and replace them with the following: `All eligible guarantor institutions must participate in the Securities Transfer Agents Medallion Program (`STAMP'') in order to be approved by Signet pursuant to the Signature Guarantee Guidelines. Copies of the Signature Guarantee Guidelines and information on STAMP can be obtained from Signet at (800) 829-3863.'' 13. On page 15 of the prospectus, please delete the first and second sentences of the section entitled `GENERAL INFORMATION''in their entirety and replace them with the following: `Your redemption request becomes effective when it is received in proper form by Signet prior to 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, or your redemption will occur on the following business day. We will make payment for redeemed shares within seven days after receipt by Signet.'' 14. On page 17 of the prospectus, please delete the section entitled `TRANSFER AGENT AND DIVIDEND DISBURSING AGENT'' in its entirety and replace it with the following: `TRANSFER AGENT AND DIVIDEND DISBURSING AGENT. Federated Shareholder Services Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is transfer agent for the Fund and dividend disbursing agent for the Fund.'' `SHAREHOLDER INQUIRIES. Shareholder inquiries concerning the status of an account or information concerning the Fund should be directed to Signet Financial Services, Inc., P.O. Box 26301, Richmond VA 23260, or by calling 1-800-829-3863.'' April 25, 1997 FEDERATED INVESTORS Federated Investors Tower Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Federated Securities Corp. is the distributor of the Fund and is a subsidiary of Federated Investors. Cusip 093265304 G01687-20 (4/97) FEDERATED INVESTORS Federated Investors Tower Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Federated Securities Corp. is the distributor of the Fund and is a subsidiary of Federated Investors. Cusip 093265106 G01687-17 (3/97) BLANCHARD GLOBAL GROWTH FUND (A PORTFOLIO OF THE BLANCHARD GROUP OF FUNDS) SUPPLEMENT TO THE STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DATED AUGUST 31, 1996. 1. Please delete the third paragraph under the sub-section entitled `Portfolio Management Services'' on page 28 and replace it with the following: `For the fiscal years ended April 30, 1996, 1995 and 1994, the aggregate amounts paid by the prior manager to prior Portfolio Managers under prior Sub-Advisory Agreements were as follows: Shufro Rose & Ehrman- $118,521, $90,508, and $104,023, respectively; Investment Advisers, Inc.- $15,149, $22,423, and $5,641, respectively; and Cavelti Capital Management, Inc.- $11,507, $11,821, and $10,556, respectively. In addition, for the fiscal years ended April 30, 1996 and 1995, the aggregate amounts paid to Fiduciary International, Inc. were $140,258 and $172,222, respectively. For the fiscal year ended 1994, the aggregate amount paid jointly to Fiduciary International, Inc. and Morgan Stanley Asset Management, Inc. was $257,595. Furthermore, for the fiscal years ended April 30, 1996 and1995, the aggregate amounts paid to Martin Currie Inc.were $38,798 and $67,098, respectively. For the fiscal year ended 1994, the aggregate amount paid jointly to Martin Currie Inc.and Morgan Stanley Asset Management was $49,870.'' April 25, 1997 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----