Net investment income (loss) and net realized gain (loss) may differ for
financial statement and tax purposes. The character of dividends and
distributions made during the fiscal year from net investment income or net
realized gains may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal
income tax purposes. Also, due to timing of dividends and distributions, the
fiscal year in which amounts are distributed may differ from the fiscal year in
which the income or net realized gain was recorded by the Fund. Accordingly, the
following amounts have been reclassified for September 30, 2008. Net assets of
the Fund were unaffected by the reclassifications.


                                                Reduction          Reduction to
                                           to Accumulated       Accumulated Net
                          Increase to       Net Investment        Realized Gain
                      Paid-in Capital                 Loss      on Investments3
                    -----------------------------------------------------------
                          $17,761,063         $502,041,117         $519,802,180

3. $17,761,063, including $9,213,647 of long-term capital gain,was distributed
in connection with Fund share redemptions.