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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			W&R TARGET FUNDS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000810016
		IRS NUMBER:				481146010
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		STREET 1:		6300 LAMAR AVENUE
		CITY:			OVERLAND PARK
		STATE:			KS
		ZIP:			66202
		BUSINESS PHONE:		9132362000

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		STREET 1:		P O BOX 29217
		CITY:			SHAWNEE MISSION
		STATE:			KS
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		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	TMK UNITED FUNDS INC
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