The U.S. economy (as measured by gross domestic product – GDP) grew at a moderate rate during the fiscal year. The annualized “real” rate of GDP growth (factoring out inflation) ranged from 3.3% to 4.3%. Energy costs and short-term interest rates soared, but “core” inflation (excluding food and energy prices) remained relatively stable.
Energy costs jumped 35% in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the year ended September 30, 2005 (reported in October 2005) as crude oil futures flirted with $70 a barrel. But the one-year percentage change in core CPI fell back to the same 2% level as a year earlier. Attempting to keep inflation under control, the Federal Reserve, in eight quarter-point increments, raised its overnight interest rate target two full percentage points to 3.75% by October 2005 from 1.75% in October 2004.
Overcoming rising fuel and interest costs, corporate earnings for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (through the third quarter of 2005) extended their string of double-digit growth to 12 straight quarters. The S&P 500, a key benchmark for larger-capitalization companies, returned 8.72% in the fiscal year. That performance trailed its smaller-cap counterparts, the S&P MidCap 400 and SmallCap 600 indices, which gained 17.65% and 15.27%, respectively.
As a group, small-cap value stocks outpaced small-cap growth issues, as the Russell 2000 Value Index gained 13.04%, 213 bps more than the 10.91% return of the Russell 2000 Growth.
Solid security selection in the materials sector, especially in the metals and mining industry, contributed significantly to New Opportunities II’s fiscal-year return. Titanium Metals Corp., a maker of titanium parts used in aircraft and the portfolio’s largest average individual weighting during the year, exemplified the type of investment the New Opportunities II team targets.
Benefiting from surging demand as aircraft makers sought more lightweight materials, in part to combat rising jet fuel costs, Titanium Metals exhibited both solid earnings acceleration and strong relative price strength – two key attributes for portfolio inclusion. The company’s share price increased almost five-fold in the 12-month period, composing about a third of the portfolio’s total return.
In the consumer discretionary sector, sound stock picks among specialty retailers and an avoidance of struggling media companies and multi-line retailers boosted relative performance for New Opportunities II. As a whole, the sector ranked second only to materials in positive absolute contributions to the portfolio.
Stock selection in industrials also generated positive results. The portfolio bought a stake in Administaff, a provider of human resources staffing to small and medium-sized businesses, and that company’s shares surged along with its earnings.
TRIPPING ON TECHNOLOGY
The information technology sector stripped more than any other from New Opportunities II’s return. The portfolio’s underweight position couldn’t overcome weak stock selection in software, semiconductors and information technology services. Six of the portfolio’s 10 leading individual relative detractors came from the IT sector. However, the portfolio did enjoy substantial contributions from Itron, a maker of electronic meter and data collection equipment for the utility industry.
The portfolio’s biggest decliner, Able Laboratories, lost 90% of its value in a two-month period in mid-2005. The generic drug maker abruptly suspended all manufacturing and shipping operations as regulatory questions arose about its laboratory and production procedures. Shortly after the second quarter of 2005 ended, the company lost its second chief executive in two months and has since decided to auction all its assets. New Opportunities II shed the stock, but not before incurring some of its damage.
An overweight in financials – in large part reflecting a decision to avoid bigger weights in IT and health care – also hurt the portfolio’s performance as rising short-term interest rates and a flattening yield curve challenged commercial banks, thrifts and other lenders.
INVESTMENT PHILOSOPHY
We remain committed to pursuing an investment approach of identifying small companies that appear to have accelerating earnings and revenue growth. We believe this approach provides the optimum potential for long-term investment rewards.
Top Five Industries as of October 31, 2005 |
as a % of Net Assets |
| | 10/31/05 | | 4/30/05 |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | 10.9 | % | | 5.6 | % |
Capital Markets | | 8.7 | % | | 0.8 | % |
Commercial Banks | | 6.2 | % | | 3.5 | % |
Commercial Services & Supplies | | 5.5 | % | | 2.0 | % |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | 5.1 | % | | 1.2 | % |
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Types of Investments in Portfolio |
as a % of Net Assets |
| | 10/31/05 | | 4/30/05 |
Common Stocks | | 100.1 | % | | 97.7 | % |
Temporary Cash Investments | | 1.7 | % | | 1.2 | % |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | (1.8 | )% | | 1.1 | % |
D-7
EXHIBIT E
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
AC EQUITY GROWTH FUND
Financial Highlights–Annual
AC Equity Growth Fund – Financial Highlights
For a share outstanding throughout the years ended December 31
| Investor Class |
| 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | | 2002 | | 2001 |
PER-SHARE DATA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Period | $ | 22.08 | | | $ | 19.60 | | | $ | 15.19 | | | $ | 19.24 | | | $ | 21.77 | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Loss)(1) | | 0.22 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.13 | |
Net Realized and Unrealized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gain (Loss) | | 1.39 | | | | 2.47 | | | | 4.41 | | | | (4.05 | ) | | | (2.53 | ) |
Total From Investment | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operations | | 1.61 | | | | 2.72 | | | | 4.58 | | | | (3.90 | ) | | | (2.40 | ) |
Distributions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From Net Investment Income | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) |
From Net Realized Gains | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Distributions | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $ | 23.37 | | | $ | 22.08 | | | $ | 19.60 | | | $ | 15.19 | | | $ | 19.24 | |
TOTAL RETURN(2) | | 7.30 | % | | | 13.98 | % | | | 30.27 | % | | | (20.32 | )% | | | (11.01 | )% |
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RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of Operating Expenses to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Average Net Assets | | 0.67 | % | | | 0.68 | % | | | 0.69 | % | | | 0.69 | % | | | 0.68 | % |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Loss) to Average Net Assets | | 0.98 | % | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.64 | % |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | 106 | % | | | 97 | % | | | 95 | % | | | 100 | % | | | 79 | % |
Net Assets, End of Period | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(in thousands) | $ | 1,962,596 | | | $ | 1,547,062 | | | $ | 1,188,103 | | | $ | 979,959 | | | $ | 1,465,026 | |
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(1) | Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
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(2) | Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income and capital gains distributions, if any. The total return of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset values to two decimal places. If net asset values were calculated to three decimal places, the total return differences would more closely reflect the class expense differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not result in any gain or loss of value between one class and another. |
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| See Notes to Financial Statements. |
E-1
AC Equity Growth Fund – Financial Highlights
For a share outstanding throughout the years ended December 31
| | Advisor Class |
| | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | | 2002 | | 2001 |
PER-SHARE DATA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 22.07 | | | $ | 19.59 | | | $ | 15.17 | | | $ | 19.23 | | | $ | 21.77 | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.08 | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Loss) | | | 1.37 | | | | 2.47 | | | | 4.41 | | | | (4.06 | ) | | | (2.54 | ) |
Total From Investment Operations | | | 1.54 | | | | 2.67 | | | | 4.54 | | | | (3.95 | ) | | | (2.46 | ) |
Distributions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From Net Investment Income | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) |
From Net Realized Gains | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 23.35 | | | $ | 22.07 | | | $ | 19.59 | | | $ | 15.17 | | | $ | 19.23 | |
TOTAL RETURN(2) | | | 6.99 | % | | | 13.71 | % | | | 30.05 | % | | | (20.60 | )% | | | (11.28 | )% |
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RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of Operating Expenses to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Average Net Assets | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.93 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.93 | % |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Average Net Assets | | | 0.73 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | | 0.61 | % | | | 0.39 | % |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 106 | % | | | 97 | % | | | 95 | % | | | 100 | % | | | 79 | % |
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) | | $ | 265,812 | | | $ | 160,427 | | | $ | 114,404 | | | $ | 99,615 | | | $ | 132,214 | |
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(1) | Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
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(2) | Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income and capital gains distributions, if any. The total return of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset values to two decimal places. If net asset values were calculated to three decimal places, the total return differences would more closely reflect the class expense differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not result in any gain or loss of value between one class and another. |
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| See Notes to Financial Statements. |
E-2
AC Equity Growth Fund – Financial Highlights
For a share outstanding throughout the years ended December 31 (except as noted)
| | C Class |
| | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | | 2002 | | 2001(1) |
PER-SHARE DATA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 22.03 | | | $ | 19.55 | | | $ | 15.14 | | | $ | 19.23 | | | $ | 20.26 | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(2) | | | — | (3) | | | 0.05 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 1.37 | | | | 2.47 | | | | 4.43 | | | | (4.07 | ) | | | (0.99 | ) |
Total From Investment Operations | | | 1.37 | | | | 2.52 | | | | 4.42 | | | | (4.09 | ) | | | (1.03 | ) |
Distributions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From Net Investment Income | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
From Net Realized Gains | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 23.28 | | | $ | 22.03 | | | $ | 19.55 | | | $ | 15.14 | | | $ | 19.23 | |
TOTAL RETURN(4) | | | 6.23 | % | | | 12.89 | % | | | 29.20 | % | | | (21.23 | )% | | | (5.13 | )% |
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RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of Operating Expenses to Average Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | 1.67 | % | | | 1.68 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.68 | %(5) |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | | (0.02 | )% | | | 0.24 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | (0.14 | )% | | | (0.44 | )%(5) |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 106 | % | | | 97 | % | | | 95 | % | | | 100 | % | | | 79 | %(6) |
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) | | $ | 4,536 | | | $ | 2,088 | | | $ | 1,076 | | | $ | 268 | | | $ | 139 | |
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(1) | July 18, 2001 (commencement of sale) through December 31, 2001. |
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(2) | Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
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(3) | Per-share amount was less than $0.005. |
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(4) | Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income and capital gains distributions, if any, and does not reflect applicable sales charges. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset values to two decimal places. If net asset values were calculated to three decimal places, the total return differences would more closely reflect the class expense differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not result in any gain or loss of value between one class and another. |
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(5) | Annualized. |
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(6) | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended December 31, 2001. |
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| See Notes to Financial Statements. |
E-3
AC Equity Growth Fund- Financial Highlights – Semiannual
AC Equity Growth Fund – Financial Highlights
For a share outstanding throughout the years ended December 31 (except as noted)
| | Investor Class |
| | 2006(1) | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | | 2002 | | 2001 |
PER-SHARE DATA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Period | | $ | 23.37 | | | $ | 22.08 | | | $ | 19.60 | | | $ | 15.19 | | | $ | 19.24 | | | $ | 21.77 | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Loss)(2) | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.13 | |
Net Realized and Unrealized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gain (Loss) | | | 0.57 | | | | 1.39 | | | | 2.47 | | | | 4.41 | | | | (4.05 | ) | | | (2.53 | ) |
Total From Investment | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operations | | | 0.68 | | | | 1.61 | | | | 2.72 | | | | 4.58 | | | | (3.90 | ) | | | (2.40 | ) |
Distributions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From Net Investment | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) |
From Net Realized Gains | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 23.93 | | | $ | 23.37 | | | $ | 22.08 | | | $ | 19.60 | | | $ | 15.19 | | | $ | 19.24 | |
TOTAL RETURN(3) | | | 2.95 | % | | | 7.30 | % | | | 13.98 | % | | | 30.27 | % | | | (20.32 | )% | | | (11.01 | )% |
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RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of Operating Expenses to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Average Net Assets | | | 0.67 | %(4) | | | 0.67 | % | | | 0.68 | % | | | 0.69 | % | | | 0.69 | % | | | 0.68 | % |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Loss) to Average Net Assets | | | 0.87 | %(4) | | | 0.98 | % | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.64 | % |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 54 | % | | | 106 | % | | | 97 | % | | | 95 | % | | | 100 | % | | | 79 | % |
Net Assets, End of Period | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(in thousands) | | $ | 2,210,452 | | | $ | 1,962,596 | | | $ | 1,547,062 | | | $ | 1,188,103 | | | $ | 979,959 | | | $ | 1,465,026 | |
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(1) | Six months ended June 30, 2006 (unaudited). |
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(2) | Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
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(3) | Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset values to two decimal places. If net asset values were calculated to three decimal places, the total return differences would more closely reflect the class expense differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not result in any gain or loss of value between one class and another. |
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(4) | Annualized. |
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| See Notes to Financial Statements. |
E-4
AC Equity Growth Fund – Financial Highlights
For a share outstanding throughout the years ended December 31 (except as noted)
| | Advisor Class |
| | 2006(1) | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | | 2002 | | 2001 |
PER-SHARE DATA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 23.35 | | | $ | 22.07 | | | $ | 19.59 | | | $ | 15.17 | | | $ | 19.23 | | | $ | 21.77 | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Loss)(2) | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.08 | |
Net Realized and Unrealized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gain (Loss) | | | 0.58 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 2.47 | | | | 4.41 | | | | (4.06 | ) | | | (2.54 | ) |
Total From Investment | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operations | | | 0.66 | | | | 1.54 | | | | 2.67 | | | | 4.54 | | | | (3.95 | ) | | | (2.46 | ) |
Distributions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From Net Investment Income | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) |
From Net Realized Gains | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 23.91 | | | $ | 23.35 | | | $ | 22.07 | | | $ | 19.59 | | | $ | 15.17 | | | $ | 19.23 | |
TOTAL RETURN(3) | | | 2.83 | % | | | 6.99 | % | | | 13.71 | % | | | 30.05 | % | | | (20.60 | )% | | | (11.28 | )% |
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RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of Operating Expenses to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Average Net Assets | | | 0.92 | %(4) | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.93 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.93 | % |
Ratio of Net Investment Income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Loss) to Average Net Assets | | | 0.62 | %(4) | | | 0.73 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | | 0.61 | % | | | 0.39 | % |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 54 | % | | | 106 | % | | | 97 | % | | | 95 | % | | | 100 | % | | | 79 | % |
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) | | $ | 351,466 | | | $ | 265,812 | | | $ | 160,427 | | | $ | 114,404 | | | $ | 99,615 | | | $ | 132,214 | |
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(1) | Six months ended June 30, 2006 (unaudited). |
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(2) | Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
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(3) | Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset values to two decimal places. If net asset values were calculated to three decimal places, the total return differences would more closely reflect the class expense differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not result in any gain or loss of value between one class and another. |
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(4) | Annualized. |
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| See Notes to Financial Statements. |
E-5
AC Equity Growth Fund – Financial Highlights
For a share outstanding throughout the years ended December 31 (except as noted)
| | C Class |
| | 2006(1) | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | | 2002 | | 2001(2) |
PER-SHARE DATA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 23.28 | | | $ | 22.03 | | | $ | 19.55 | | | $ | 15.14 | | | $ | 19.23 | | | $ | 20.26 | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(3) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | (4) | | | 0.05 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Loss) | | | 0.57 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 2.47 | | | | 4.43 | | | | (4.07 | ) | | | (0.99 | ) |
Total From Investment Operations | | | 0.56 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 2.52 | | | | 4.42 | | | | (4.09 | ) | | | (1.03 | ) |
Distributions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
From Net Realized Gains | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 23.81 | | | $ | 23.28 | | | $ | 22.03 | | | $ | 19.55 | | | $ | 15.14 | | | $ | 19.23 | |
TOTAL RETURN(5) | | | 2.42 | % | | | 6.23 | % | | | 12.89 | % | | | 29.20 | % | | | (21.23 | )% | | | (5.13 | )% |
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RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of Operating Expenses to Average | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | | 1.67 | %(6) | | | 1.67 | % | | | 1.68 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.68 | %(6) |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Average Net Assets | | | (0.13 | )%(6) | | | (0.02 | )% | | | 0.24 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | (0.14 | )% | | | (0.44 | )%(6) |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 54 | % | | | 106 | % | | | 97 | % | | | 95 | % | | | 100 | % | | | 79 | %(7) |
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) | | $ | 7,235 | | | $ | 4,536 | | | $ | 2,088 | | | $ | 1,076 | | | $ | 268 | | | $ | 139 | |
____________________
(1) | Six months ended June 30, 2006 (unaudited). |
|
(2) | July 18, 2001 (commencement of sale) through December 31, 2001. |
|
(3) | Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| |
(4) | Per-share amount is less than $0.005. |
| |
(5) | Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income and capital gains distributions, if any, and does not reflect applicable sales charges. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset values to two decimal places. If net asset values were calculated to three decimal places, the total return differences would more closely reflect the class expense differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not result in any gain or loss of value between one class and another. |
|
(6) | Annualized. |
|
(7) | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended December 31, 2001. |
| |
| See Notes to Financial Statements. |
E-6
AC NEW OPPORTUNITIES II FUND
Financial Highlights – Annual
AC New Opportunities II Fund – Financial Highlights
For a share outstanding throughout the years ended October 31 (except as noted)
| | Investor Class |
| | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | | 2002 | | 2001(1) |
PER-SHARE DATA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 6.29 | | | $ | 5.75 | | | $ | 4.15 | | | $ | 4.52 | | | $ | 5.00 | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(2) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Loss) | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.61 | | | | 1.65 | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) |
Total From Investment Operations | | | 0.63 | | | | 0.54 | | | | 1.60 | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) |
Distributions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From Net Realized Gains | | | (0.17 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 6.75 | | | $ | 6.29 | | | $ | 5.75 | | | $ | 4.15 | | | $ | 4.52 | |
TOTAL RETURN(3) | | | 10.14 | % | | | 9.39 | % | | | 38.55 | % | | | (8.19 | )% | | | (9.60 | )% |
|
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of Operating Expenses to Average | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | | 1.50 | % | | | 1.50 | % | | | 1.50 | % | | | 1.50 | % | | | 1.50 | %(4) |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Average Net Assets | | | (0.93 | )% | | | (1.09 | )% | | | (1.11 | )% | | | (1.02 | )% | | | (0.81 | )%(4) |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 269 | % | | | 255 | % | | | 236 | % | | | 182 | % | | | 89 | % |
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) | | $ | 43,157 | | | $ | 38,917 | | | $ | 32,512 | | | $ | 25,479 | | | $ | 18,217 | |
____________________
(1) | June 1, 2001 (fund inception) through October 31, 2001. |
|
(2) | Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
|
(3) | Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset values to two decimal places. If net asset values were calculated to three decimal places, the total return differences would more closely reflect the class expense differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not result in any gain or loss of value between one class and another. |
|
(4) | Annualized. |
E-7
AC New Opportunities II Fund – Financial Highlights
For a share outstanding throughout the years ended October 31 (except as noted)
| A Class |
| 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003(1) |
PER-SHARE DATA | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $ | 6.26 | | | $ | 5.74 | | | $ | 4.15 | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(2) | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | 0.70 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 1.64 | |
Total From Investment Operations | | 0.62 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 1.59 | |
Distributions | | | | | | | | | | | |
From Net Realized Gains | | (0.16 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $ | 6.72 | | | $ | 6.26 | | | $ | 5.74 | |
TOTAL RETURN(3) | | 9.91 | % | | | 9.06 | % | | | 38.31 | % |
|
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of Operating Expenses to Average Net Assets | | 1.75 | % | | | 1.75 | % | | | 1.75 | %(4) |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets | | (1.18 | )% | | | (1.34 | )% | | | (1.47 | )%(4) |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | 269 | % | | | 255 | % | | | 236 | %(5) |
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) | $ | 47,937 | | | $ | 20,337 | | | $ | 891 | |
____________________
(1) | | January 31, 2003 (commencement of sale) through October 31, 2003. |
|
(2) | | Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
|
(3) | | Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income and capital gains distributions, if any, and does not reflect applicable sales charges. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset values to two decimal places. If net asset values were calculated to three decimal places, the total return differences would more closely reflect the class expense differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not result in any gain or loss of value between one class and another. |
|
(4) | | Annualized. |
|
(5) | | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended October 31, 2003. |
|
| | See Notes to Financial Statements. |
E-8
AC New Opportunities II Fund – Financial Highlights
For a share outstanding throughout the years ended October 31 (except as noted)
| C Class |
| 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003(1) |
PER-SHARE DATA | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $ | 6.20 | | | $ | 5.73 | | | $ | 4.15 | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(2) | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | 0.70 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 1.65 | |
Total From Investment Operations | | 0.57 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 1.58 | |
Distributions | | | | | | | | | | | |
From Net Realized Gains | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $ | 6.66 | | | $ | 6.20 | | | $ | 5.73 | |
TOTAL RETURN(3) | | 9.16 | % | | | 8.20 | % | | | 38.07 | % |
|
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of Operating Expenses to Average Net Assets | | 2.50 | % | | | 2.50 | % | | | 2.22 | %(4)(5) |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets | | (1.93 | )% | | | (2.09 | )% | | | (1.97 | )%(4)(5) |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | 269 | % | | | 255 | % | | | 236 | %(6) |
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) | $ | 3,414 | | | $ | 1,294 | | | $ | 34 | |
____________________
(1) | | January 31, 2003 (commencement of sale) through October 31, 2003. |
|
(2) | | Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
|
(3) | | Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income and capital gains distributions, if any, and does not reflect applicable sales charges. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset values to two decimal places. If net asset values were calculated to three decimal places, the total return differences would more closely reflect the class expense differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not result in any gain or loss of value between one class and another. |
|
(4) | | Annualized. |
|
(5) | | During a portion of the period ended October 31, 2003, the distributor agreed to voluntarily waive the distribution and service fees. Had fees not been waived the annualized ratio of operating expenses to average net assets and the annualized ratio of net investment loss to average net assets would have been 2.50% and (2.25)%, respectively. |
|
(6) | | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended October 31, 2003. |
|
| | See Notes to Financial Statements. |
E-9
AC New Opportunities II Fund Financial Highlights – Semiannual
AC New Opportunities II Fund – Financial Highlights
For a share outstanding throughout the years ended October 31 (except as noted)
| Investor Class |
| 2006(1) | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | | 2002 | | 2001(2) |
PER-SHARE DATA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $ | 6.75 | | | $ | 6.29 | | | $ | 5.75 | | | $ | 4.15 | | | $ | 4.52 | | | $ | 5.00 | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(3) | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | 1.60 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.61 | | | | 1.65 | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) |
Total From Investment Operations | | 1.56 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 0.54 | | | | 1.60 | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) |
Distributions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From Net Realized Gains | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $ | 8.09 | | | $ | 6.75 | | | $ | 6.29 | | | $ | 5.75 | | | $ | 4.15 | | | $ | 4.52 | |
TOTAL RETURN(4) | | 23.55 | % | | | 10.14 | % | | | 9.39 | % | | | 38.55 | % | | | (8.19 | )% | | | (9.60 | )% |
|
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of Operating Expenses to Average Net Assets | | 1.50 | %(5) | | | 1.50 | % | | | 1.50 | % | | | 1.50 | % | | | 1.50 | % | | | 1.50 | %(5) |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | (1.21 | )%(5) | | | (0.93 | )% | | | (1.09 | )% | | | (1.11 | )% | | | (1.02 | )% | | | (0.81 | )%(5) |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | 120 | % | | | 269 | % | | | 255 | % | | | 236 | % | | | 182 | % | | | 89 | % |
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) | $ | 51,169 | | | $ | 43,157 | | | $ | 38,917 | | | $ | 32,512 | | | $ | 25,479 | | | $ | 18,217 | |
____________________
(1) | | Six months ended April 30, 2006 (unaudited). |
|
(2) | | June 1, 2001 (fund inception) through October 31, 2001. |
|
(3) | | Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
|
(4) | | Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income and capital gains distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset values to two decimal places. If net asset values were calculated to three decimal places, the total return differences would more closely reflect the class expense differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not result in any gain or loss of value between one class and another. |
|
(5) | | Annualized. |
|
| | See Notes to Financial Statements. |
E-10
AC New Opportunities II Fund – Financial Highlights
For a share outstanding throughout the years ended October 31 (except as noted)
| A Class |
| 2006(1) | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003(2) |
PER-SHARE DATA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $ | 6.72 | | | $ | 6.26 | | | $ | 5.74 | | | $ | 4.15 | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(3) | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | 1.60 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 1.64 | |
Total From Investment Operations | | 1.55 | | | | 0.62 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 1.59 | |
Distributions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From Net Realized Gains | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $ | 8.06 | | | $ | 6.72 | | | $ | 6.26 | | | $ | 5.74 | |
TOTAL RETURN(4) | | 23.42 | % | | | 9.91 | % | | | 9.06 | % | | | 38.31 | % |
|
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of Operating Expenses to Average Net Assets | | 1.75 | %(5) | | | 1.75 | % | | | 1.75 | % | | | 1.75 | %(5) |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | (1.46 | )%(5) | | | (1.18 | )% | | | (1.34 | )% | | | (1.47 | )%(5) |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | 120 | % | | | 269 | % | | | 255 | % | | | 236 | %(6) |
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) | $ | 60,590 | | | $ | 47,937 | | | $ | 20,337 | | | $ | 891 | |
____________________
(1) | | Six months ended April 30, 2006 (unaudited). |
|
(2) | | January 31, 2003 (commencement of sale) through October 31, 2003. |
|
(3) | | Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
|
(4) | | Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income and capital gains distributions, if any, and does not reflect applicable sales charges. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset values to two decimal places. If net asset values were calculated to three decimal places, the total return differences would more closely reflect the class expense differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not result in any gain or loss of value between one class and another. |
|
(5) | | Annualized. |
|
(6) | | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended October 31, 2003. |
|
| | See Notes to Financial Statements. |
E-11
AC New Opportunities II Fund – Financial Highlights
For a share outstanding throughout the years ended October 31 (except as noted)
| C Class |
| 2006(1) | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003(2) |
PER-SHARE DATA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $ | 6.66 | | | $ | 6.20 | | | $ | 5.73 | | | $ | 4.15 | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)(3) | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | 1.60 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 1.65 | |
Total From Investment Operations | | 1.52 | | | | 0.57 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 1.58 | |
Distributions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From Net Realized Gains | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $ | 8.03 | | | $ | 6.66 | | | $ | 6.20 | | | $ | 5.73 | |
TOTAL RETURN(4) | | 22.90 | % | | | 9.16 | % | | | 8.20 | % | | | 38.07 | % |
|
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of Operating Expenses to Average Net Assets | | 2.50 | %(5) | | | 2.50 | % | | | 2.50 | % | | | 2.22 | %(5)(6) |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | (2.21 | )%(5) | | | (1.93 | )% | | | (2.09 | )% | | | (1.97 | )%(5)(6) |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | 120 | % | | | 269 | % | | | 255 | % | | | 236 | %(7) |
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) | $ | 4,084 | | | $ | 3,414 | | | $ | 1,294 | | | $ | 34 | |
____________________
(1) | | Six months ended April 30, 2006 (unaudited). |
|
(2) | | January 31, 2003 (commencement of sale) through October 31, 2003. |
|
(3) | | Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
|
(4) | | Total return assumes reinvestment of net investment income and capital gains distributions, if any, and does not reflect applicable sales charges. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. The total return of the classes may not precisely reflect the class expense differences because of the impact of calculating the net asset values to two decimal places. If net asset values were calculated to three decimal places, the total return differences would more closely reflect the class expense differences. The calculation of net asset values to two decimal places is made in accordance with SEC guidelines and does not result in any gain or loss of value between one class and another. |
|
(5) | | Annualized. |
|
(6) | | During a portion of the period ended October 31, 2003, the distributor agreed to voluntarily waive the distribution and service fees. Had fees not been waived the annualized ratio of operating expenses to average net assets and the annualized ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 2.50% and (2.25)%, respectively. |
|
(7) | | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended October 31, 2003. |
|
| | See Notes to Financial Statements. |
E-12
STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
NOVEMBER 13, 2006
ACQUISITION OF THE ASSETS OF
KOPP EMERGING GROWTH FUND,
A SERIES OF KOPP FUNDS, INC.
7701 France Avenue South, Suite 500
Edina, Minnesota 55435
Telephone No: 1-888-533-KOPP
BY AND IN EXCHANGE FOR SHARES OF
AMERICAN CENTURY NEW OPPORTUNITIES II FUND,
A SERIES OF AMERICAN CENTURY MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.
4500 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64111-7709
Telephone No: 1-877-345-8836
This Statement of Additional Information dated November 13, 2006, is not a
prospectus. A Proxy Statement/Prospectus dated November 13, 2006, related to the
above-referenced matter may be obtained by writing or calling Kopp at the
address and telephone number shown above. This Statement of Additional
Information should be read in conjunction with such Proxy Statement/Prospectus.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Statement of Additional Information of American Century New Opportunities
II Fund, a series of American Century Mutual Funds, Inc., dated October 13,
2006.
2. Statement of Additional Information of Kopp Emerging Growth Fund, a series
of Kopp Funds, Inc., dated January 30, 2006, as supplemented on September
13, 2006.
3. Audited Financial Statements of American Century New Opportunities II Fund,
a series of American Century Mutual Funds, Inc., dated October 31, 2005.
4. Audited Financial Statements of Kopp Emerging Growth Fund, a series of Kopp
Funds, Inc., dated September 30, 2005.
5. Unaudited Financial Statements of American Century New Opportunities II
Fund, a series of American Century Mutual Funds, Inc., dated April 30,
2006.
6. Unaudited Financial Statements of Kopp Emerging Growth Fund, a series of
Kopp Funds, Inc., dated March 31, 2006.
7. Pro Forma Financial Information for the acquisition Kopp Emerging Growth
Fund by American Century New Opportunities II Fund.
INFORMATION INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
1. The Statement of Additional Information of American Century New
Opportunities II Fund, a series of American Century Mutual Funds, Inc. ("AC
New Opportunities II Fund") dated October 13, 2006, is incorporated by
reference to the AC New Opportunities II Fund's Post-Effective Amendment
No. 119 to its Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 811-0816),
which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 12,
2006. A copy may be obtained from American Century at 1-877-345-8836.
2. The Statement of Additional Information of the Kopp Emerging Growth Fund, a
series of Kopp Funds, Inc. ("Kopp Growth Fund") dated January 30, 2006, as
supplemented September 13, 2006, is incorporated by reference to the Kopp
Growth Fund's Post-Effective Amendment No. 15 to its Registration Statement
on Form N-1A (File No. 811-8267), which was filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on January 27, 2006. A copy may be obtained from the
Kopp Growth Fund at 1-888-533-KOPP.
3. The audited financial statements of AC New Opportunities II Fund dated
October 31, 2005, are incorporated by reference to the Annual Report to
shareholders of AC New Opportunities II Fund, which was filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Section 30(b) of the
Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, on January 5, 2006.
4. The audited financial statements of Kopp Growth Fund dated September 30,
2005, are incorporated by reference to the Annual Report to shareholders of
Kopp Growth Fund, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission pursuant to Section 30(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940,
as amended, on December 8, 2005.
5. The unaudited financial statements of AC New Opportunities II Fund dated
April 30, 2006, are incorporated by reference to the Semi-Annual Report to
shareholders of AC New Opportunities II Fund, which was filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Section 30(b) of the
Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, on June 30, 2006.
6. The unaudited financial statements of Kopp Growth Fund dated March 31,
2006, are incorporated by reference to the Semi-Annual Report to
shareholders of Kopp Growth Fund, which was filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission pursuant to Section 30(b) of the Investment Company Act
of 1940, as amended, on June 6, 2006.
NEW OPPORTUNITIES II (FUND 1) / KOPP EMERGING GROWTH (FUND 2)
PRO FORMA COMBINED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS APRIL 30, 2006
(UNAUDITED) PROFORMA
PROFORMA FUND 1 FUND 2 COMBINED
FUND 1 FUND 2 COMBINED MARKET MARKET MARKET
SHARES SHARES SHARES SECURITY DESCRIPTION VALUE VALUE VALUE
- ---------------------------------------- --------------------------- ------------ ------------ -----------
COMMON STOCKS (98.2%)
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE (0.9%)
29,376 29,376 Aviall Inc. (1) $ 1,107,475 $ 1,107,475
63,726 63,726 Ladish Co., Inc. (1) 2,273,107 2,273,107
110,896 110,896 Taser International Inc. (1) 1,186,587 1,186,587
----------- -----------
4,567,169 4,567,169
----------- -----------
BEVERAGES (0.4%)
14,102 14,102 Hansen Natural Corp. (1) 1,825,645 1,825,645
----------- -----------
BIOTECHNOLOGY (12.5%)
1,200,000 1,200,000 Array BioPharma Inc. (1) 8,892,000 8,892,000
2,000,000 2,000,000 Cell Genesys, Inc. (1) 13,600,000 13,600,000
600,000 600,000 Cepheid (1) 5,466,000 5,466,000
70,000 70,000 CuraGen Corp. (1) 280,700 280,700
1,500,000 1,500,000 Medarex, Inc. (1) 18,015,000 18,015,000
2,500,000 2,500,000 Neose Technologies, Inc. (1)(2) 6,375,000 6,375,000
6,586 6,586 Nuvelo Inc. (1) 107,813 107,813
76,125 76,125 QIAGEN N.V. (1) 1,134,262 1,134,262
20,947 1,100,000 1,120,947 Sangamo Biosciences Inc. (1) 111,648 5,863,000 5,974,648
200,000 200,000 ZymoGenetics, Inc. (1) 4,094,000 4,094,000
----------- ----------- -----------
1,353,723 62,585,700 63,939,423
----------- ----------- -----------
BUILDING PRODUCTS (0.3%)
25,120 25,120 AAON Inc. (1) 688,790 688,790
26,497 26,497 Imperial Industries Inc. (1) 664,810 664,810
----------- -----------
1,353,600 1,353,600
----------- -----------
CAPITAL MARKETS (1.3%)
9,795 9,795 Affiliated Managers Group 992,234 992,234
Inc. (1)
16,701 16,701 Greenhill & Co. Inc. 1,184,435 1,184,435
72,000 72,000 Marusan Securities Co. 1,103,797 1,103,797
Ltd. ORD
20,077 20,077 Nuveen Investments Inc. 966,105 966,105
Cl A
42,387 42,387 OptionsXpress Holdings, 1,335,191 1,335,191
Inc.
16,318 16,318 Piper Jaffray Companies(1) 1,140,628 1,140,628
----------- -----------
6,722,390 6,722,390
----------- -----------
CHEMICALS (1.5%)
55,959 55,959 Celanese Corp., Series A 1,228,300 1,228,300
158,731 158,731 PolyOne Corp. (1) 1,409,531 1,409,531
100,000 100,000 Symyx Technologies Inc. (1) 2,915,000 2,915,000
75,572 75,572 Zoltek Companies, Inc. (1) 1,926,331 1,926,331
----------- ----------- -----------
4,564,162 2,915,000 7,479,162
----------- ----------- -----------
COMMERCIAL BANKS (0.6%)
28,538 28,538 Intervest Bancshares 1,141,235 1,141,235
Corp. (1)
15,372 15,372 Sterling Bancshares, Inc. 254,560 254,560
20,238 20,238 Trico Bancshares 552,295 552,295
27,676 27,676 Virginia Commerce 1,004,639 1,004,639
Bancorp (1) ----------- -----------
2,952,729 2,952,729
----------- -----------
COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES (1.1%)
52,623 52,623 51job, Inc. ADR (1) 1,325,047 1,325,047
25,536 25,536 American Ecology Corp. 683,088 683,088
39,606 39,606 American Reprographics 1,404,824 1,404,824
Co. (1)
49,471 49,471 NCO Group, Inc. (1) 1,061,153 1,061,153
40,382 40,382 Watson Wyatt Worldwide 1,331,395 1,331,395
Inc. ----------- -----------
5,805,507 5,805,507
----------- -----------
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT (27.3%)
800,000 800,000 ADC Telecommunications, 17,912,000 17,912,000
Inc. (1)
320,000 320,000 Bookham Inc. (1) 1,948,800 1,948,800
1,500,000 1,500,000 Centillium 5,610,000 5,610,000
Communications, Inc. (1)
61,567 61,567 Ceragon Networks Ltd. (1) 331,846 331,846
4,000,000 4,000,000 Finisar Corp. (1) 18,800,000 18,800,000
455,072 455,072 JDS Uniphase Corp. (1) 1,588,201 1,588,201
231,197 231,197 MRV Communications Inc. (1) 880,861 880,861
750,000 750,000 Oplink Communications 14,460,000 14,460,000
Inc. (1)
1,400,000 1,400,000 Redback Networks Inc. (1) 31,359,999 31,359,999
31,256 31,256 Sierra Wireless (1) 562,921 562,921
4,000,000 4,000,000 Stratex Networks Inc. (1) 25,240,000 25,240,000
3,300,000 3,300,000 Tut Systems, Inc. (1)(2) 9,867,000 9,867,000
3,500,000 3,500,000 WJ Communications, Inc. (1)(2) 10,045,000 10,045,000
----------- ----------- -----------
3,363,829 135,242,799 138,606,628
----------- ----------- -----------
COMPUTERS & PERIPHERALS (0.2%)
61,086 61,086 LaserCard Corp. (1) 1,038,462 1,038,462
----------- -----------
CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING (0.3%)
16,787 16,787 Jacobs Engineering Group 1,388,285 1,388,285
Inc. (1) ----------- -----------
DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES (0.1%)
376,806 376,806 Mpower Holding Corp. (1) 629,266 629,266
----------- -----------
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT (1.0%)
26,168 26,168 AZZ Inc. (1) 628,032 628,032
34,641 34,641 Baldor Electric Co. 1,150,081 1,150,081
67,036 67,036 BTU International, Inc. (1) 1,354,798 1,354,798
52,278 52,278 Color Kinetics Inc. (1) 1,107,771 1,107,771
18,016 18,016 Energy Conversion 900,980 900,980
Devices Inc. (1) ----------- -----------
5,141,662 5,141,662
----------- -----------
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS (2.2%)
100,000 100,000 Cyberoptics Corp. (1) 1,528,000 1,528,000
34,857 34,857 Daktronics Inc. 1,367,091 1,367,091
17,672 17,672 Itron Inc. (1) 1,184,908 1,184,908
28,492 28,492 Littelfuse, Inc. (1) 920,007 920,007
12,435 12,435 OYO Geospace Corp. (1) 724,214 724,214
750,000 750,000 RAE Systems, Inc. (1) 2,670,000 2,670,000
640,000 640,000 Superconductor 2,860,800 2,860,800
Technologies Inc. (1)(2) ----------- ----------- -----------
4,196,220 7,058,800 11,255,020
----------- ----------- -----------
ENERGY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES (2.1%)
94,766 94,766 Awilco Offshore ASA ORD(1) 887,121 887,121
12,046 12,046 Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 876,226 876,226
209,814 209,814 Matrix Service Co. (1) 2,393,977 2,393,977
29,479 29,479 Oil States International, 1,190,067 1,190,067
Inc. (1)
14,387 14,387 Schoeller-Bleckmann 598,852 598,852
Oilfield Equipment AG ORD
101,087 101,087 Socotherm SpA ORD 1,860,313 1,860,313
23,143 23,143 TETRA Technologies, Inc. (1) 1,138,636 1,138,636
29,263 29,263 Universal Compression 1,635,802 1,635,802
Holdings Inc. (1) ----------- -----------
10,580,994 10,580,994
----------- -----------
FOOD PRODUCTS (0.4%)
179,170 179,170 SunOpta Inc. (1) 1,825,742 1,825,742
----------- -----------
HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES (13.1%)
62,519 62,519 Abaxis, Inc. (1) 1,632,996 1,632,996
200,000 200,000 Arthrocare Corp. (1) 9,066,000 9,066,000
63,249 63,249 Biolase Technology Inc. 673,602 673,602
200,000 200,000 Cutera, Inc. (1) 5,264,000 5,264,000
250,000 250,000 DexCom, Inc. (1) 6,290,000 6,290,000
300,000 300,000 E-Z-Em-Inc. (1) 5,453,970 5,453,970
100,000 100,000 Gen-Probe Inc. (1) 5,347,000 5,347,000
200,000 200,000 IRIS International Inc. (1) 2,368,000 2,368,000
24,488 24,488 Neogen Corp. (1) 594,324 594,324
33,621 33,621 Nutraceutical International 531,548 531,548
Corp. (1)
500,000 500,000 NuVasive, Inc. (1) 9,960,000 9,960,000
360,000 360,000 Regeneration Technologies 2,746,800 2,746,800
Inc. (1)
950,000 950,000 RITA Medical Systems, 3,914,000 3,914,000
Inc. (1)
340,000 340,000 SonoSite Inc. (1) 12,835,000 12,835,000
----------- ----------- -----------
3,432,470 63,244,770 66,677,240
----------- ----------- -----------
HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES (1.0%)
44,230 44,230 Air Methods Corp. (1) 1,217,652 1,217,652
32,916 32,916 Five Star Quality Care Inc. (1) 339,035 339,035
100,000 100,000 Vital Images, Inc. (1) 3,343,000 3,343,000
----------- ----------- -----------
1,556,687 3,343,000 4,899,687
----------- ----------- -----------
HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY (1.9%)
700,000 700,000 Phase Forward Inc. (1) 9,590,000 9,590,000
----------- -----------
HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE (1.0%)
13,627 13,627 Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. (1) 588,414 588,414
33,893 33,893 Gaming Partners 566,013 566,013
International Corp.
32,019 32,019 Penn National Gaming, Inc. (1) 1,303,814 1,303,814
44,984 44,984 Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. (1) 1,228,063 1,228,063
4,094,000 4,094,000 Regal Hotels International 390,747 390,747
Holdings Ltd. ORD
32,337 32,337 Shuffle Master Inc. 1,194,852 1,194,852
----------- -----------
5,271,903 5,271,903
----------- -----------
HOUSEHOLD DURABLES (0.0%)
12,500 12,500 Acme United Corp. 187,875 187,875
----------- -----------
INTERNET & CATALOG RETAIL (0.8%)
18,274 18,274 Alloy Inc. (1) 227,694 227,694
56,014 56,014 dELiA*s Inc. (1) 595,429 595,429
27,907 27,907 NutriSystem, Inc. (1) 1,893,769 1,893,769
41,048 41,048 VistaPrint Ltd. (1) 1,312,715 1,312,715
----------- -----------
4,029,607 4,029,607
----------- -----------
INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES (0.4%)
23,757 23,757 Digital River Inc. (1) 1,034,380 1,034,380
30,227 30,227 Travelzoo Inc. (1) 1,164,344 1,164,344
----------- -----------
2,198,724 2,198,724
----------- -----------
IT SERVICES (0.7%)
30,745 30,745 Euronet Worldwide Inc. (1) 1,098,826 1,098,826
92,665 92,665 Ness Technologies, Inc. (1) 1,125,880 1,125,880
142,422 142,422 Sapient Corp. (1) 1,115,164 1,115,164
----------- -----------
3,339,870 3,339,870
----------- -----------
LEISURE EQUIPMENT & PRODUCTS (0.1%)
45,457 45,457 K2 Inc. (1) 535,938 535,938
----------- -----------
LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES (2.7%)
1,100,000 1,100,000 Caliper Life Sciences, Inc. (1) 6,699,000 6,699,000
223,140 223,140 Harvard Bioscience Inc. (1) 990,742 990,742
3,400,000 3,400,000 Transgenomic, Inc. (1)(2) 2,040,000 2,040,000
80,000 80,000 Ventana Medical Systems 3,896,000 3,896,000
Inc. (1) ----------- -----------
13,625,742 13,625,742
----------- -----------
MACHINERY (1.1%)
88,000 88,000 Aichi Corp. ORD 977,004 977,004
13,137 13,137 American Science and 1,125,972 1,125,972
Engineering Inc. (1)
167,835 167,835 Deutz AG ORD (1) 1,536,933 1,536,933
18,703 18,703 Gardner Denver Inc. (1) 1,393,935 1,393,935
7,818 7,818 Komax Holding AG 809,920 809,920
ORD(1) ----------- -----------
5,843,764 5,843,764
----------- -----------
MEDIA (0.1%)
82,668 82,668 MDC Partners Inc. Cl A (1) 739,879 739,879
----------- -----------
METALS & MINING (1.1%)
2,989 2,989 Olympic Steel Inc. 94,183 94,183
14,153 14,153 Oregon Steel Mills, Inc. (1) 700,998 700,998
69,758 69,758 Titanium Metals Corp. (1) 4,998,161 4,998,161
----------- -----------
5,793,342 5,793,342
----------- -----------
OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS (0.2%)
58,620 58,620 MC Shipping Inc. 773,784 773,784
----------- -----------
PHARMACEUTICALS (2.4%)
85,536 85,536 Caraco Pharmaceutical 1,017,878 1,017,878
Laboratories Ltd. (1)
1,150,000 1,150,000 Depomed Inc. (1) 7,308,250 7,308,250
50,066 50,066 First Horizon 1,114,970 1,114,970
Pharmaceutical Corporation(1)
175,000 175,000 Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (1) 2,397,500 2,397,500
653,100 653,100 Tempo Scan Pacific Tbk 531,489 531,489
PT ORD ----------- ----------- -----------
2,664,337 9,705,750 12,370,087
----------- ----------- -----------
REAL ESTATE (0.8%)
40,010 40,010 Eagle Hospitality 359,690 359,690
Properties Trust Inc.
67,749 67,749 Education Realty Trust, 1,010,815 1,010,815
Inc.
78,223 78,223 FelCor Lodging Trust Inc. 1,693,528 1,693,528
88,843 88,843 Highland Hospitality 1,146,075 1,146,075
----------- -----------
4,210,108 4,210,108
----------- -----------
SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT (7.0%)
138,815 138,815 Anadigics, Inc. (1) 1,242,394 1,242,394
108,375 108,375 Chartered Semiconductor 1,227,889 1,227,889
Manufacturing Ltd. ADR (1)
2,000,000 2,000,000 Mindspeed Technologies 6,960,000 6,960,000
Inc. (1)
28,606 28,606 Nextest Systems Corp. (1) 444,251 444,251
136,664 136,664 ON Semiconductor Corp. (1) 979,881 979,881
400,000 400,000 PLX Technology, Inc. (1) 5,308,000 5,308,000
250,000 250,000 PMC-Sierra, Inc. (1) 3,107,500 3,107,500
840,000 840,000 QuickLogic Corporation (1) 5,073,600 5,073,600
157,619 157,619 Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (1) 1,126,976 1,126,976
140,965 140,965 STATS ChipPAC Ltd. ADR (1) 1,199,612 1,199,612
36,796 36,796 Trident Microsystems, Inc. (1) 978,774 978,774
189,090 189,090 Tvia, Inc. (1) 623,997 623,997
4,000,000 4,000,000 Vitesse Semiconductor 7,360,000 7,360,000
Corp. (1) ------------ ------------ -----------
7,823,774 27,809,100 35,632,874
----------- ----------- -----------
SOFTWARE (10.5%)
311,430 311,430 Adept Technology, Inc. (1)(2) 3,154,786 3,154,786
1,000,000 1,000,000 Digimarc Corporation (1) 6,800,000 6,800,000
1,289,000 1,289,000 Epicor Software Corp. (1) 15,635,570 15,635,570
250,000 250,000 Hyperion Solutions Corp. (1) 7,655,000 7,655,000
800,000 800,000 MapInfo Corporation (1) 11,120,000 11,120,000
350,000 350,000 MRO Software Inc. (1) 6,657,000 6,657,000
74,107 74,107 Opsware Inc. (1) 626,945 626,945
152,761 152,761 Smith Micro Software Inc. (1) 1,897,292 1,897,292
----------- ----------- -----------
2,524,237 51,022,356 53,546,593
----------- ----------- -----------
SPECIALTY RETAIL (1.1%)
37,362 37,362 Aeropostale Inc. (1) 1,147,387 1,147,387
70,354 70,354 Dress Barn Inc. (1) 1,779,252 1,779,252
21,948 21,948 Pantry Inc. (The) (1) 1,452,738 1,452,738
73,096 73,096 United Retail Group Inc. (1) 1,433,413 1,433,413
----------- -----------
5,812,790 5,812,790
----------- ----------- -----------
Total COMMON STOCKS (Combined Cost $509,246,479) 114,048,474 386,143,017 500,191,491
----------- ----------- -----------
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS (1.5%)
6,680,686 6,680,686 First American Prime 6,680,686 6,680,686
Obligations Fund, Class I
Repurchase Agreement, 500,000 500,000
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., ----------- ----------- -----------
(collateralized by various
U.S. Treasury obligations,
7.125% - 8.125%, 8/15/19 -
2/15/23, valued at $508,898), in
a joint trading account at
4.67%, dated 4/28/06, due
5/1/06 (Delivery value $500,195)
Total TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS (Combined Cost $7,180,686) 500,000 6,680,686 7,180,686
----------- ----------- -----------
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (COMBINED COST $516,427,165) - 99.5% 114,548,474 392,823,703 507,372,177
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.5% 4,303,888 (1,648,641) 2,655,247
----------- ----------- -----------
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0% $118,852,362 $391,175,062 $510,027,424
============ ============ ============
Percentages indicated are based on combined net assets of $510,027,424.
SEE NOTES TO PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
NOTES TO PRO FORMA COMBINED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
ADR = American Depository Receipt
ORD = Foreign Ordinary Share
(1) Non-income producing.
(2) Affiliated company; the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting
securities of the issuer. See note 6 to the Notes to Pro Forma Combined
Financial Statements.
NEW OPPORTUNITIES II AND KOPP EMERGING GROWTH
PRO FORMA COMBINED STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
APRIL 30, 2006 (UNAUDITED)
NEW KOPP PRO-FORMA
OPPORTUNITIES EMERGING COMBINING
II GROWTH ADJUSTMENTS (NOTE 1)
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ASSETS
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Investment securities - unaffiliated, at value
(cost of $88,793,697 and $345,389,200, respectively) $ 114,548,474 $ 358,481,117 $ - $ 473,029,591
Investment securities - affiliated, at value
(cost of $- and $82,244,268, respectively) - 34,342,586 - 34,342,586
-------------- -------------- -------------- --------------
Total investment securities, at value
(cost of $88,793,697 and $427,633,468, respectively) 114,548,474 392,823,703 - 507,372,177
Cash 2,486,458 - (1,928,876) (a) 557,582
Receivable for investments sold 8,188,135 1,481,059 - 9,669,194
Receivable for capital shares sold 65,785 174,800 - 240,585
Dividends and interest receivable 43,065 19,945 - 63,010
Prepaid expenses - 52,032 - 52,032
-------------- ------------- -------------- ----- --------------
125,331,917 394,551,539 (1,928,876) 517,954,580
-------------- ------------- -------------- ----- --------------
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LIABILITIES
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Disbursements in excess of demand deposit cash - 1,928,876 (1,928,876) (a) -
Payable for investments purchased 6,314,579 214,415 - 6,528,994
Payable for capital shares redeemed 3,648 422,530 - 426,178
Accrued management fees 143,515 330,403 - 473,918
Accrued expenses - 236,533 - 236,533
Accrued administrative fees - 74,864 - 74,864
Distribution payable 4,223 51,966 - 56,189
Service fees payable 13,590 107,048 - 120,638
Payable for directors' fees and expenses - 9,842 - 9,842
-------------- ------------- -------------- ----- --------------
6,479,555 3,376,477 (1,928,876) 7,927,156
-------------- ------------- -------------- ----- --------------
NET ASSETS $ 118,852,362 $ 391,175,062 $ - $ 510,027,424
============== ============= ============== ===== ==============
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Capital paid in $ 85,535,393 $ 541,300,544 $ - 626,835,937
Accumulated net investment loss (744,414) (3,431,587) - (4,176,001)
Accumulated net realized loss on investment 8,306,918 (111,884,130) - (103,577,212)
and foreign currency transactions
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on 25,754,465 (34,809,765) - (9,055,300)
investments and translation of assets and
liabilities in foreign currencies -------------- ------------- -------------- ----- --------------
$ 118,852,362 $ 391,175,062 $ - $ 510,027,424
============== ============= ============== ===== ==============
NET ASSETS AND ACQUIRING FUND
SHARES ISSUED PLUS ADJUSTMENTS
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
INVESTOR CLASS, $0.01 PAR VALUE
- ------------------------------------------------------
Net Assets $ 51,168,907 N/A $ 101,367,503 $ 152,536,410
- ------------------------------------------------------
Shares Outstanding 6,321,824 N/A 12,529,976 (b) 18,851,800
- ------------------------------------------------------
Net asset value per share $ 8.09 N/A $ 8.09 $ 8.09
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I CLASS $0.01 PAR VALUE
- ------------------------------------------------------
Net Assets N/A $ 101,367,503 $ -
- ------------------------------------------------------
Shares Outstanding N/A 8,876,885 $ -
- ------------------------------------------------------
Net asset value per share N/A $ 11.42 $ -
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A CLASS, $0.01 PAR VALUE
- ------------------------------------------------------
Net Assets $ 60,589,631 $ 268,638,781 $ 268,638,781 $ 329,228,412
- ------------------------------------------------------
Shares Outstanding 7,513,203 24,339,516 33,329,874 (b) 40,843,077
- ------------------------------------------------------
Net asset value per share $ 8.06 $ 11.04 $ 8.06 $ 8.06
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Maximum offering price (net asset value
divided by 0.9425 for New Opportunities II
and 0.965 for Emerging Growth) $ 8.55 $ 11.44 8.55 8.55
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
B CLASS, $0.01 PAR VALUE
- ------------------------------------------------------
Net Assets $ 3,009,664 N/A $ 3,009,664
- ------------------------------------------------------
Shares Outstanding 376,459 N/A 376,459
- ------------------------------------------------------
Net asset value per share $ 7.99 N/A $ 7.99
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
C CLASS, $0.01 PAR VALUE
- ------------------------------------------------------
Net Assets $ 4,084,160 $ 21,168,778 $ 21,168,778 $ 25,252,938
- ------------------------------------------------------
Shares Outstanding 508,850 2,009,772 2,636,211 (b) 3,145,061
- ------------------------------------------------------
Net asset value per share $ 8.03 $ 10.53 $ 8.03 $ 8.03
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(a) Reclass of disbursements in excess of demand deposit cash against cash to
reflect combined cash position.
(b) Adjustment to reflect the issuance of New Opportunities II shares in
exchange for Kopp Emerging Growth shares in connection with the proposed
reorganization.
SEE NOTES TO PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
NEW OPPORTUNITIES II AND KOPP EMERGING GROWTH
PRO FORMA COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
YEAR ENDED APRIL 30, 2006 (UNAUDITED)
KOPP PRO-FORMA
NEW EMERGING COMBINING
OPPORTUNITIES II GROWTH ADJUSTMENTS (NOTE 1)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
INVESTMNET INCOME
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
INCOME:
Dividends (including from affiliates
of $-for Emerging Growth) $ 345,332 $ 282,948 - $ 628,280
Interest 50,033 - - 50,033
------------- ------------ ------------ ----- ------------
395,365 282,948 - 678,313
------------- ------------ ------------ ----- ------------
EXPENSES:
Management fees 1,508,807 3,685,434 1,410,790 (a) 6,605,031
Shareholder reporting fees - 62,278 (62,278) (a) -
Transfer agency fees - 556,625 (556,625) (a) -
Distribution fees: -
A Class - 259,486 (259,486) (a) -
B Class 18,457 - - 18,457
C Class 24,532 156,740 - 181,272
Service fees: -
A Class - 648,715 (648,715) (a) -
B Class 6,153 - - 6,153
C Class 8,177 52,246 - 60,423
Service and distribution fees A Class 123,606 - 648,715 (a) 772,321
Administrative fees - 286,333 (286,333) (a) -
Custody fees - 47,562 (47,562) (a) -
Federal and state registration fees - 41,756 (41,756) (a) -
Fund accounting fees - 89,354 (89,354) (a) -
Professional fees - 182,576 (182,576) (a) -
Directors' fees and expenses 2,459 28,110 (28,110) (a) 2,459
Other expenses 1,970 144,254 (144,254) (a) 1,970
------------- ------------ ------------ ----- ------------
1,694,161 6,241,469 (287,544) 7,648,086
------------- ------------ ------------ ----- ------------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (1,298,796) (5,958,521) 287,544 (6,969,773)
------------- ------------ ------------ ----- ------------
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON
INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
Investment transactions (including
from affiliates of $(18,767,981)
for Emerging Growth) 13,285,371 (17,883,538) - (4,598,167)
Foreign currency transactions (22,232) - - (22,232)
------------- ------------ ------------ ----- ------------
13,263,139 (17,883,538) - (4,620,399)
------------- ------------ ------------ ----- ------------
CHANGE IN NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION
(DEPRECIATION) ON INVESTMENTS
Investments 21,007,432 166,318,013 - 187,325,445
Translation of assets and liabilities in
foreign currencies (313) - - (313)
------------- ------------ ------------ ----- ------------
21,007,119 166,318,013 - 187,325,132
------------- ------------ ------------ ----- ------------
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZIED
GAIN (LOSS) 34,270,258 148,434,475 - 182,704,733
------------- ------------ ------------ ----- ------------
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS $32,971,462 142,475,954 $287,544 $175,734,960
============= ============ ============ ===== ============
(a) Adjustment for expenses based on fees in combined fund. See Note 3 in the
Notes to Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements for a description of
expenses and associated fees.
SEE NOTES TO PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
NOTES TO PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
APRIL 30, 2006
1. BASIS OF COMBINATION-The unaudited Pro Forma Combining Schedule of
Investments, Pro Forma Combining Statement of Assets and Liabilities and
Pro Forma Combining Statement of Operations reflect the accounts of the New
Opportunities II Fund ("New Opportunities II") issued by American Century
Mutual Funds, Inc. and the Kopp Emerging Growth Fund ("Emerging Growth")
issued by Kopp Funds, Inc. at and for the year ended April 30, 2006. The
Pro Forma Combining Schedule of Investments and Pro Forma Combining
Statement of Assets and Liabilities assume the combination was consummated
after the close of business April 30, 2006. The Pro Forma Combining
Statement of Operations assumes the combination was consummated at the
beginning of the fiscal year ended April 30, 2006.
The pro forma statements give effect to the proposed transfer of the assets
and stated liabilities of the non-surviving fund, Emerging Growth, in
exchange for shares of the surviving fund, for purposes of maintaining the
financial statements and performance, New Opportunities II. Financial
information for New Opportunities II as of April 30, 2006, has been
adjusted to reflect the plan of reorganization effective at the close of
business on February 26, 2007, for New Opportunities II and Emerging
Growth. New Opportunities II will acquire all of the assets of Emerging
Growth in exchange for shares of equal value of New Opportunities II and
the assumption of all liabilities of Emerging Growth.
In accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America, the historical cost of investment securities will be
carried forward to the surviving fund and the results of operations for
pre-combination periods for the surviving fund will not be adjusted. Under
the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, neither New
Opportunities II nor Emerging Growth will bear any of the expenses
associated with the costs of the Reorganization, including proxy
solicitation and tabulation costs. Therefore, the pro forma financial
statements do not reflect these expenses. Under the terms of the Plan of
Reorganization, the combination of the funds will be treated as a tax-free
business combination and accordingly will be accounted for by a method of
accounting for tax-free mergers of investment companies.
The Pro Forma Combining Schedule of Investments, Statement of Assets and
Liabilities and Statement of Operations should be read in conjunction with
the historical financial statements of the funds included or incorporated
by reference in the Statement of Additional Information.
2. SECURITY VALUATION-New Opportunities II: Securities traded primarily on a
principal securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price,
or at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices where no last sales price
is available. Depending on local convention or regulation, securities
traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked
prices, the last sales price, or the official close price. Discount notes
may be valued through a commercial pricing service or at amortized cost,
which approximates fair value. If the funds determine that the market price
of a portfolio security is not readily available, or that the valuation
methods mentioned above do not reflect the security's fair value, such
security is valued at its fair value as determined by, or in accordance
with procedures adopted by, the Board of Directors or its designee if such
fair value determination would materially impact a fund's net asset value.
Emerging Growth: Common stocks and other equity-type securities traded
primarily on a national securities exchange are valued at the last sales
price. For securities traded on NASDAQ, the Funds utilize the NASDAQ
Official Closing Price which compares the last trade to the bid/ask price
of a security. If the last trade is below the bid, the Funds will use the
bid as the closing price. Securities traded on a national securities
exchange or NASDAQ for which there were no transactions on a given day, and
securities not listed on a national securities exchange or NASDAQ, are
valued at the average of the most recent bid and asked prices. Investments
for which the above valuation procedures are inappropriate, when valuations
are not readily available or when valuations are deemed not to reflect fair
value, are stated at fair value, as determined in good faith under
procedures approved by the Board of Directors. In addition, if events
materially affecting the value of foreign securities occur between the time
when the exchange on which they are traded closes and the time when the
Funds' net assets are calculated, such securities will be valued at fair
value in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board of Directors.
Generally, fixed income investments with a remaining maturity of 60 days or
less are valued on an amortized cost basis, which approximates market
value.
3. MANAGEMENT FEES - The combined fund will pay a single, unified management
fee per class. This fee provides that all expenses of the fund except
brokerage commissions, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of those
directors who are not considered "interested persons' as defined in the
1940 Act (including counsel fees) and extraordinary expenses will be paid
by the Advisor. The adjustments in the Statement of Operations reflect the
impact of the single, unified management fee per class.
4. USE OF ESTIMATES - The pro forma financial statements are prepared in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America, which may require management to make certain estimates
and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results
could differ from those estimates.
5. CAPITAL SHARES-The pro forma net asset value per share assumes the issuance
of shares of the surviving fund that would have been issued at April 30,
2006, in connection with the proposed reorganization. The number of shares
assumed to be issued is equal to the net asset value of shares of the
non-surviving fund, as of April 30, 2006, divided by the net asset value
per share of the shares of the surviving fund as of April 30, 2006. The pro
forma total number of shares outstanding for the combined fund consists of
the following at April 30, 2006:
- --------------------- --------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------
SHARES OF ADDITIONAL SHARES
COMBINED FUND: TOTAL PRO FORMA SURVIVING FUND ASSUMED ISSUED IN
NEW OPPORTUNITIES II OUTSTANDING SHARES PRIOR TO COMBINATION REORGANIZATION
- --------------------- --------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------
Investor 18,851,800 6,321,824 12,529,976
- --------------------- --------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------
A Class 40,843,077 7,513,203 33,329,874
- --------------------- --------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------
B Class 376,459 376,459 -
- --------------------- --------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------
C Class 3,145,061 508,850 2,636,211
- --------------------- --------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------
Total Fund 63,216,397 14,720,336 48,496,061
- --------------------- --------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------
6. AFFILIATED COMPANY TRANSACTIONS - If a fund's holding represents ownership
of 5% or more of the voting securities of a company, the company is
affiliated as defined in the 1940 Act. A summary of transactions for each
company which is or was an affiliate at or during the year ended April 30,
2006 follows:
SHARE APRIL 30, 2006
BALANCE PURCHASE SALES REALIZED DIVIDEND SHARE MARKET
FUND/ISSUER APRIL 30, 2005 COST COST GAIN (LOSS) INCOME BALANCE VALUE
- --------------------- --------------- ------------- ------------- -------------- ----------- ------------ ------------
EMERGING GROWTH
Adept Technology,
Inc. (1) 114,000 $1,801,951 $ - $ - $ - 311,430 $3,154,786
Neose Technologies,
Inc. (1) 1,120,120 3,300,791 - - - 2,500,000 6,375,000
Superconductor
Technologies Inc.
(1)(3) 200,000 2,683,200 - - - 640,000 2,860,800
Transgenomic, Inc. (1) 3,295,000 94,264 - - - 3,400,000 2,040,000
Tut Systems, Inc. (1) 2,100,000 3,956,101 - - - 3,300,000 9,867,000
WJ Communications,
Inc. (1) 2,400,000 2,804,475 - - - 3,500,000 10,045,000
Verilink Corporation
(1)(2) 81,620 2,264,177 7,297,277 (7,051,655) - - -
QuickLogic
Corporation (1)(2) 1,700,000 209,730 16,342,265 (11,716,326) - 840,000 5,073,600
- --------------------- --------------- ------------- ------------- -------------- ----------- ------------ ------------
$17,114,689 $23,639,542 $(18,767,981) - $39,416,186
===================== =============== ============= ============= ============== =========== ============ ============
(1) Non-income producing.
(2) Company was not an affiliate at April 30, 2006.
(3) Shares adjusted to reflect a stock split.
AMERICAN CENTURY NEW OPPORTUNITIES II FUND,
A SERIES OF AMERICAN CENTURY MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.
INVESTMENT ADVISOR
American Century Investment Management, Inc.
4500 Main Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64111
DISTRIBUTOR
American Century Investment Services, Inc.
4500 Main Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64111
TRANSFER AGENT
American Century Services, LLC
4500 Main Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64111
KOPP EMERGING GROWTH FUND,
A SERIES OF KOPP FUNDS, INC.
INVESTMENT ADVISOR
KOPP INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
7701 France Avenue South, Suite 500
Edina, Minnesota 55435
DISTRIBUTOR
CENTENNIAL LAKES CAPITAL, LLC
7701 France Avenue South, Suite 500
Edina, Minnesota 55435
TRANSFER AGENT AND ADMINISTRATOR
U.S. BANCORP FUND SERVICES, LLC
For overnight deliveries, use: For regular mail deliveries, use:
Kopp Funds, Inc. Kopp Funds, Inc.
c/o U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC c/o U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC
615 East Michigan Street P.O. Box 701
Third Floor Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-0701
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202-5207
AMERICAN CENTURY MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.
PART C OTHER INFORMATION
Item 15. Indemnification
The Registrant is a Maryland Corporation. Section 2-418 of the Maryland
General Corporation Law allows a Maryland corporation to indemnify its officers,
directors, employees and agents to the extent provided in such statute.
Article VIII of the Registrant's Articles of Incorporation, requires the
indemnification of the Registrant's directors and officers to the extent
permitted by Section 2-418 of the Maryland General Corporation Law, the
Investment Company Act of 1940 and all other applicable laws.
The Registrant has purchased an insurance policy insuring its officers and
directors against certain liabilities which such officers and directors may
incur while acting in such capacities and providing reimbursement to the
Registrant for sums which it may be permitted or required to pay to its officers
and directors by way of indemnification against such liabilities, subject in
either case to clauses respecting deductibility and participation.
Item 16. Exhibits
(1) (a) Articles of Incorporation of Twentieth Century Investors, Inc.,
dated June 26, 1990 (filed electronically as Exhibit b1a to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 73 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant on February 29,
1996, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(b) Articles of Amendment of Twentieth Century Investors, Inc., dated
November 19, 1990 (filed electronically as Exhibit b1b to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 73 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant on February 29,
1996, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(c) Articles of Merger of Twentieth Century Investors, Inc., a
Maryland corporation and Twentieth Century Investors, Inc., a Delaware
corporation, dated February 22, 1991 (filed electronically as Exhibit b1c to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 73 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant
on February 29, 1996, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(d) Articles of Amendment of Twentieth Century Investors, Inc., dated
August 10, 1993 (filed electronically as Exhibit b1d to Post-Effective Amendment
No. 73 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant on February 29, 1996,
File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(e) Articles Supplementary of Twentieth Century Investors, Inc., dated
September 2, 1993 (filed electronically as Exhibit b1e to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 73 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant on February 29,
1996, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(f) Articles Supplementary of Twentieth Century Investors, Inc., dated
April 24, 1995 (filed electronically as Exhibit b1f to Post-Effective Amendment
No. 73 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant on February 29, 1996,
File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(g) Articles Supplementary of Twentieth Century Investors, Inc., dated
October 11, 1995 (filed electronically as Exhibit b1g to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 73 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant on February 29,
1996, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(h) Articles Supplementary of Twentieth Century Investors, Inc., dated
January 22, 1996 (filed electronically as Exhibit b1h to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 73 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant on February 29,
1996, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(i) Articles Supplementary of Twentieth Century Investors, Inc., dated
March 11, 1996 (filed electronically as Exhibit b1i to Post-Effective Amendment
No. 75 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant on June 14, 1996, File
No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(j) Articles Supplementary of Twentieth Century Investors, Inc., dated
September 9, 1996 (filed electronically as Exhibit a10 to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 85 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant on September 1,
1999, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(k) Articles of Amendment of Twentieth Century Investors, Inc., dated
December 2, 1996 (filed electronically as Exhibit b1j to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 76 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant on February 28,
1997, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(l) Articles Supplementary of American Century Mutual Funds, Inc.,
dated December 2, 1996 (filed electronically as Exhibit b1k to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 76 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant on February 28,
1997, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(m) Articles Supplementary of American Century Mutual Funds, Inc.,
dated July 28, 1997 (filed electronically as Exhibit b1l to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 78 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant on February 26,
1998, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(n) Articles Supplementary of American Century Mutual Funds, Inc.,
dated November 28, 1997 (filed electronically as Exhibit a13 to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 83 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant on February 26,
1999, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(o) Certificate of Correction to Articles Supplementary of American
Century Mutual Funds, Inc., dated December 18, 1997 (filed electronically as
Exhibit a14 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 83 to the Registration Statement of
the Registrant on February 26, 1999, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein
by reference).
(p) Articles Supplementary of American Century Mutual Funds, Inc.,
dated December 18, 1997 (filed electronically as Exhibit b1m to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 78 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant on February 26,
1998, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(q) Articles Supplementary of American Century Mutual Funds, Inc.,
dated January 25, 1999 (filed electronically as Exhibit a16 to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 83 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant on February 26,
1999, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(r) Articles Supplementary of American Century Mutual Funds, Inc.,
dated February 16, 1999 (filed electronically as Exhibit a17 to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 83 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant on February 26,
1999, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(s) Articles Supplementary of American Century Mutual Funds, Inc.,
dated August 2, 1999 (filed electronically as Exhibit a19 to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 89 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant on December 1,
2000, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(t) Articles Supplementary of American Century Mutual Funds, Inc.,
dated November 19, 1999 (filed electronically as Exhibit a19 to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 87 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant on November 29,
1999, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(u) Articles Supplementary of American Century Mutual Funds, Inc.,
dated March 5, 2001 (filed electronically as Exhibit a21 to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 93 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant on April 20,
2001, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(v) Certificate of Correction to Articles Supplementary, dated April
3, 2001 (filed electronically as Exhibit a22 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 93
to the Registration Statement of the Registrant on April 20, 2001, File No.
2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(w) Articles Supplementary of American Century Mutual Funds, Inc.,
dated June 14, 2002 (filed electronically as Exhibit a23 to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 98 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant on October 10,
2002, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(x) Certificate of Correction to Articles Supplementary of American
Century Mutual Funds, Inc., dated June 25, 2002 (filed electronically as Exhibit
a24 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 98 to the Registration Statement of the
Registrant on October 10, 2002, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by
reference).
(y) Articles Supplementary of American Century Mutual Funds, Inc.,
dated February 12, 2003 (filed electronically as Exhibit a25 to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 100 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant on February
28, 2003, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(z) Certificate of Correction to Articles Supplementary of American
Century Mutual Funds, Inc., dated February 28, 2003 (filed electronically as
Exhibit a26 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 101 to the Registration Statement of
the Registrant on August 28, 2003, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by
reference).
(aa) Articles Supplementary of American Century Mutual Funds, Inc.,
dated August 14, 2003 (filed electronically as Exhibit a27 to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 102 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant on August 28,
2003, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(bb) Articles Supplementary of American Century Mutual Funds, Inc.,
dated January 14, 2004 (filed electronically as Exhibit a28 to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 104 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant on February
26, 2004, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(cc) Articles Supplementary of American Century Mutual Funds, Inc.,
dated November 17, 2004 (filed electronically as Exhibit a29 to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 106 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant on November
29, 2004, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(dd) Articles Supplementary of American Century Mutual Funds, Inc.,
dated January 13, 2005 (filed electronically as Exhibit a30 to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 109 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant on February
25, 2005, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(ee) Articles Supplementary of American Century Mutual Funds, Inc.,
dated June 22, 2005 (filed electronically as Exhibit a31 to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 111 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant on July 28,
2005, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(ff) Articles Supplementary of American Century Mutual Funds, Inc.,
dated December 13, 2005 (filed electronically as Exhibit 1(ff) to the
Registration Statement on Form N-14 of the Registrant on December 22, 2005, File
No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(gg) Articles Supplementary of American Century Mutual Funds, Inc.,
dated March 15, 2006 (filed electronically as Exhibit a33 to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 116 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant on March 31,
2006, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(2) Amended and Restated By-laws, dated September 21, 2004 (filed
electronically as Exhibit b to Post-Effective Amendment No. 106 to the
Registration Statement of the Registrant on November 29, 2004, File No. 2-14213,
and incorporated herein by reference).
(3) Not applicable.
(4) Form of Agreement and Plan of Reorganization with Kopp Funds, Inc.
(filed electronically as Exhibit 4 to the Registration Statement on Form N-14 of
the Registrant on October 2, 2006, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by
reference).
(5) Registrant hereby incorporates by reference, as though set forth fully
herein, Article Fifth, Article Seventh, Article Eighth, and Article Ninth of
Registrant's Articles of Incorporation, incorporated herein by reference as
Exhibit (1)(a) hereto and Article Fifth of Registrant's Articles of Amendment,
incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit (1)(d) hereto and Sections 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 22, 24, 25, 30, 31, 33, 39, 45 and 46 of Registrant's
Amended and Restated By-Laws, incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 2
hereto.
(6) (a) Management Agreement with American Century Investment Management,
Inc., dated August 1, 2006 (filed electronically as Exhibit 6(a) to the
Registration Statement on Form N-14 of the Registrant on October 2, 2006, File
No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(b) Management Agreement with American Century Investment Management,
Inc., dated March 30, 2006 (filed electronically as Exhibit d2 to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 116 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant on March 31,
2006, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(c) Investment Subadvisory Agreement with Mason Street Advisors LLC,
dated March 30, 2006 (filed electronically as Exhibit d3 to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 116 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant on March 31,
2006, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(d) Management Agreement with American Century Investment Management,
Inc., dated April 28, 2006 (filed electronically as Exhibit d4 to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 119 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant on October 12,
2006, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(7) (a) Amended and Restated Distribution Agreement with American Century
Investment Services, Inc., dated April 28, 2006 (filed electronically as Exhibit
e to Post-Effective Amendment No. 118 to the Registration Statement of the
Registrant on April 28, 2006, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by
reference).
(b) Form of Dealer/Agency Agreement (filed electronically as Exhibit
e2 to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement of American
Century Growth Funds, Inc. on May 30, 2006, File No. 333-132114, and
incorporated herein by reference).
(8) Not applicable.
(9) (a) Master Agreement with Commerce Bank, N. A., dated January 22, 1997
(filed electronically as Exhibit b8e to Post-Effective Amendment No. 76 to the
Registration Statement of American Century Mutual Funds, Inc. on February 28,
1997, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(b) Global Custody Agreement with The Chase Manhattan Bank, dated
August 9, 1996 (filed electronically as Exhibit b8 to Post-Effective Amendment
No. 31 to the Registration Statement of American Century Government Income Trust
on February 7, 1997, File No. 2-99222, and incorporated herein by reference).
(c) Amendment to the Global Custody Agreement with The Chase Manhattan
Bank, dated December 9, 2000 (filed electronically as Exhibit g2 to
Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement of American Century
Variable Portfolios II, Inc. on January 9, 2001, File No. 333-46922, and
incorporated herein by reference).
(d) Amendment No. 2 to the Global Custody Agreement between American
Century Investments and the JPMorgan Chase Bank, dated as of May 1, 2004 (filed
electronically as Exhibit g4 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 35 to the
Registration Statement of American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc. on
April 29, 2004, File No. 33-19589, and incorporated herein by reference).
(e) Chase Manhattan Bank Custody Fee Schedule, dated October 19, 2000
(filed electronically as Exhibit g5 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 35 to the
Registration Statement of American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc. on
April 29, 2004, File No. 33-19589, and incorporated herein by reference).
(f) Amendment No. 3 to the Global Custody Agreement between American
Century Investments and the JPMorgan Chase Bank, dated as of May 31, 2006 (filed
electronically as Exhibit g6 to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the
Registration Statement of American Century Growth Funds, Inc. on May 30, 2006,
File No. 333-132114, and incorporated herein by reference).
(g) Registered Investment Company Custody Agreement with Goldman,
Sachs & Co., dated February 6, 2006 (filed electronically as Exhibit g6 to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 114 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant
on February 28, 2006, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(h) Amendment to Futures and Options Account Agreement and Registered
Investment Company Custody Agreement with Goldman, Sachs & Co., effective May
12, 2006 (filed electronically as Exhibit g7 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 118
to the Registration Statement of the Registrant on April 28, 2006, File No.
2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(i) Custodian and Investment Accounting Agreement with State Street
Bank and Trust Company, dated May 27, 2005 (filed electronically as Exhibit g6
to Post-Effective Amendment No. 27 to the Registration Statement of American
Century Investment Trust on May 27, 2005, File No. 33-65170, and incorporated
herein by reference).
(j) Amendment No. 1 to Custodian and Investment Accounting Agreement
with State Street Bank and Trust Company, effective September 30, 2005 (filed
electronically as Exhibit g8 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 41 to the
Registration Statement of American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc. on
September 29, 2005, File No. 33-19589, and incorporated herein by reference).
(k) Amendment No. 2 to Custodian and Investment Accounting Agreement
with State Street Bank and Trust Company, effective March 31, 2006 (filed
electronically as Exhibit g9 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 32 to the
Registration Statement of American Century Investment Trust on March 31, 2006,
File No. 33-65170, and incorporated herein by reference).
(l) Third-Party Custodial Agreement with J.P. Morgan Futures Inc. and
State Street Bank and Trust Company, dated March 31, 2006 (filed electronically
as Exhibit g11 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 118 to the Registration Statement
of the Registrant on April 28, 2006, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein
by reference).
(10) (a) Master Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan (Advisor Class),
dated September 3, 1996 (filed electronically as Exhibit b15a to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 9 to the Registration Statement of American Century Capital
Portfolios, Inc. on February 17, 1998, File No. 33-64872, and incorporated
herein by reference).
(b) Amendment No. 1 to the Master Distribution and Shareholder
Services Plan (Advisor Class), dated June 13, 1997 (filed electronically as
Exhibit b15b to Post-Effective Amendment No. 77 to the Registration Statement of
Registrant on July 17, 1997, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by
reference).
(c) Amendment No. 2 to the Master Distribution and Shareholder
Services Plan (Advisor Class), dated September 30, 1997 (filed electronically as
Exhibit b15c to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78 to the Registration Statement of
Registrant on February 26, 1998, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by
reference).
(d) Amendment No. 3 to the Master Distribution and Shareholder
Services Plan (Advisor Class), dated June 30, 1998 (filed electronically as
Exhibit b15e to Post-Effective Amendment No. 11 to the Registration Statement of
American Century Capital Portfolios, Inc. on June 26, 1998, File No. 33-64872,
and incorporated herein by reference).
(e) Amendment No. 4 to the Master Distribution and Shareholder
Services Plan (Advisor Class), dated November 13, 1998 (filed electronically as
Exhibit b15e to Post-Effective Amendment No. 12 to the Registration Statement of
American Century World Mutual Funds, Inc. on November 13, 1998, File No.
33-39242, and incorporated herein by reference).
(f) Amendment No. 5 to the Master Distribution and Shareholder
Services Plan (Advisor Class), dated February 16, 1999 (filed electronically as
Exhibit m6 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 83 to the Registration Statement of
Registrant on February 26, 1999, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by
reference).
(g) Amendment No. 6 to the Master Distribution and Shareholder
Services Plan (Advisor Class), dated July 30, 1999 (filed electronically as
Exhibit m7 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 16 to the Registration Statement of
American Century Capital Portfolios, Inc. on July 29, 1999, File No. 33-64872,
and incorporated herein by reference).
(h) Amendment No. 7 to the Master Distribution and Shareholder
Services Plan (Advisor Class), dated November 19, 1999 (filed electronically as
Exhibit m8 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 87 to the Registration Statement of
Registrant on November 29, 1999, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by
reference).
(i) Amendment No. 8 to the Master Distribution and Shareholder
Services Plan (Advisor Class), dated June 1, 2000 (filed electronically as
Exhibit m9 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 19 to the Registration Statement of
American Century World Mutual Funds, Inc. on May 24, 2000, File No. 33-39242,
and incorporated herein by reference).
(j) Amendment No. 9 to the Master Distribution and Shareholder
Services Plan (Advisor Class), dated April 30, 2001 (filed electronically as
Exhibit m10 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 24 to the Registration Statement of
American Century World Mutual Funds, Inc. on April 19, 2001, File No. 33-39242,
and incorporated herein by reference).
(k) Amendment No. 10 to the Master Distribution and Shareholder
Services Plan (Advisor Class), dated December 3, 2001 (filed electronically as
Exhibit m11 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 94 to the Registration Statement of
the Registrant on December 13, 2001, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein
by reference).
(l) Amendment No. 11 to the Master Distribution and Shareholder
Services Plan (Advisor Class), dated September 3, 2002 (filed electronically as
Exhibit m12 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 26 to the Registration Statement of
American Century World Mutual Funds, Inc. on October 1, 2002, File No. 33-39242,
and incorporated herein by reference).
(m) Amendment No. 12 to the Master Distribution and Shareholder
Services Plan (Advisor Class), dated August 1, 2004 (filed electronically as
Exhibit m13 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 32 to the Registration Statement of
American Century Capital Portfolios, Inc. on July 29, 2004, File No. 33-64872,
and incorporated herein by reference).
(n) Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan (C
Class), dated March 1, 2001 (filed electronically as Exhibit m11 to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 24 to the Registration Statement of American
Century World Mutual Funds, Inc. on April 19, 2001, File No. 33-39242, and
incorporated herein by reference).
(o) Amendment No. 1 to the Master Distribution and Individual
Shareholder Services Plan (C Class), dated April 30, 2001 (filed electronically
as Exhibit m12 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 24 to the Registration Statement
of American Century World Mutual Funds, Inc. on April 19, 2001, File No.
33-39242, and incorporated herein by reference).
(p) Amendment No. 2 to the Master Distribution and Individual
Shareholder Services Plan (C Class), dated September 3, 2002 (filed
electronically as Exhibit m15 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 27 to the
Registration Statement of American Century World Mutual Funds, Inc. on October
10, 2002, File No. 33-39242, and incorporated herein by reference).
(q) Amendment No. 3 to the Master Distribution and Individual
Shareholder Services Plan (C Class), dated February 27, 2004 (filed
electronically as Exhibit m16 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 104 to the
Registration Statement of the Registrant on February 26, 2004, File No. 2-14213,
and incorporated herein by reference).
(r) Amendment No. 4 to the Master Distribution and Individual
Shareholder Services Plan (C Class), dated September 30, 2004 (filed
electronically as Exhibit m18 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 20 to the
Registration Statement of American Century Strategic Asset Allocations, Inc. on
September 29, 2004, File No. 33-79482, and incorporated herein by reference).
(s) Amendment No. 5 to the Master Distribution and Individual
Shareholder Services Plan (C Class), dated November 17, 2004 (filed
electronically as Exhibit m19 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 106 to the
Registration Statement of the Registrant on November 29, 2004, File No. 2-14213,
and incorporated herein by reference).
(t) Amendment No. 6 to the Master Distribution and Individual
Shareholder Services Plan (C Class), dated March 30, 2006 (filed electronically
as Exhibit m20 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 23 to the Registration Statement
of American Century Strategic Asset Allocations, Inc. on March 30, 2006, File
No. 333-79482, and incorporated herein by reference).
(u) Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan (A
Class), dated September 3, 2002 (filed electronically as Exhibit m6 to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 34 to the Registration Statement of American
Century California Tax-Free and Municipal Funds on October 1, 2002, File No.
2-82734, and incorporated herein by reference).
(v) Amendment No. 1 to the Master Distribution and Individual
Shareholder Services Plan (A Class) dated February 27, 2004 (filed
electronically as Exhibit m18 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 104 to the
Registration Statement of the Registrant on February 26, 2004, File No. 2-14213,
and incorporated herein by reference).
(w) Amendment No. 2 to the Master Distribution and Individual
Shareholder Services Plan (A Class), dated September 30, 2004 (filed
electronically as Exhibit m22 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 106 to the
Registration Statement of the Registrant on November 29, 2004, File No. 2-14213,
and incorporated herein by reference).
(x) Amendment No. 3 to the Master Distribution and Individual
Shareholder Services Plan (A Class), dated November 17, 2004 (filed
electronically as Exhibit m23 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 106 to the
Registration Statement of the Registrant on November 29, 2004, File No. 2-14213,
and incorporated herein by reference).
(y) Amendment No. 4 to the Master Distribution and Individual
Shareholder Services Plan (A Class), dated May 1, 2005 (filed electronically as
Exhibit m13 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 44 to the Registration Statement of
American Century Municipal Trust on May 13, 2005, File No. 2-91229, and
incorporated herein by reference).
(z) Amendment No. 5 to the Master Distribution and Individual
Shareholder Services Plan (A Class), dated September 29, 2005 (filed
electronically as Exhibit m25 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 38 to the
Registration Statement of American Century World Mutual Funds, Inc. on November
30, 2005, File No. 33-39242, and incorporated herein by reference).
(aa) Amendment No. 6 to the Master Distribution and Individual
Shareholder Services Plan (A Class), dated March 30, 2006 (filed electronically
as Exhibit m27 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 23 to the Registration Statement
of American Century Strategic Asset Allocations, Inc. on March 30, 2006, File
No. 33-79482, and incorporated herein by reference).
(bb) Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan (B
Class), dated September 3, 2002 (filed electronically as Exhibit m7 to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 34 to the Registration Statement of American
Century California Tax-Free and Municipal Funds on October 1, 2002, File No.
2-82734, and incorporated herein by reference).
(cc) Amendment No. 1 to the Master Distribution and Shareholder
Services Plan (B Class), dated February 27, 2004 (filed electronically as
Exhibit m20 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 104 to the Registration Statement of
the Registrant on February 26, 2004, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein
by reference).
(dd) Amendment No. 2 to the Master Distribution and Individual
Shareholder Services Plan (B Class), dated September 30, 2004 (filed
electronically as Exhibit m26 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 106 to the
Registration Statement of the Registrant on November 29, 2004, File No. 2-14213,
and incorporated herein by reference).
(ee) Amendment No. 3 to the Master Distribution and Individual
Shareholder Services Plan (B Class), dated November 17, 2004 (filed
electronically as Exhibit m27 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 106 to the
Registration Statement of the Registrant on November 29, 2004, File No. 2-14213,
and incorporated herein by reference).
(ff) Amendment No. 4 to the Master Distribution and Individual
Shareholder Services Plan (B Class), dated May 1, 2005 (filed electronically as
Exhibit m18 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 44 to the Registration Statement of
American Century Municipal Trust on May 13, 2005, File No. 2-91229, and
incorporated herein by reference).
(gg) Amendment No. 5 to the Master Distribution and Individual
Shareholder Services Plan (B Class), dated September 29, 2005 (filed
electronically as Exhibit m31 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 38 to the
Registration Statement of American Century World Mutual Funds, Inc. on November
30, 2005, File No. 33-39242, and incorporated herein by reference).
(hh) Amendment No. 6 to the Master Distribution and Individual
Shareholder Services Plan (B Class), dated March 30, 2006 (filed electronically
as Exhibit m34 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 23 to the Registration Statement
of American Century Strategic Asset Allocations, Inc. on March 30, 2006, File
No. 33-79482, and incorporated herein by reference).
(ii) Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan (R
Class), dated August 29, 2003 (filed electronically as Exhibit m16 to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 17 to the Registration Statement of American
Century Strategic Asset Allocations, Inc. on August 28, 2003, File No. 33-79482,
and incorporated herein by reference).
(jj) Amendment No. 1 to the Master Distribution and Individual
Shareholder Services Plan (R Class), dated May 1, 2004 (filed electronically as
Exhibit m15 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 35 to the Registration Statement of
American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc. on April 29, 2004, File No.
33-19589, and incorporated herein by reference).
(kk) Amendment No. 2 to the Master Distribution and Individual
Shareholder Services Plan (R Class), dated February 24, 2005 (filed
electronically as Exhibit m30 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 22 of American
Century Strategic Asset Allocations, Inc. on March 30, 2005, File No. 33-79482,
and incorporated herein by reference).
(ll) Amendment No. 3 to the Master Distribution and Individual
Shareholder Services Plan (R Class), dated July 29, 2005 (filed electronically
as Exhibit m33 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 111 to the Registration Statement
of the Registrant on July 28, 2005, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by
reference).
(mm) Amendment No. 4 to the Master Distribution and Individual
Shareholder Services Plan (R Class), dated September 29, 2005 (filed
electronically as Exhibit m22 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 41 to the
Registration Statement of American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc. on
September 29, 2005, File No. 33-19589, and incorporated herein by reference).
(nn) Amendment No. 5 to the Master Distribution and Individual
Shareholder Services Plan (R Class), dated March 30, 2006 (filed electronically
as Exhibit m40 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 23 to the Registration Statement
of American Century Strategic Asset Allocations, Inc. on March 30, 2006, File
No. 33-79482, and incorporated herein by reference).
(oo) Amended and Restated Multiple Class Plan, dated September 3, 2002
(filed electronically as Exhibit n to Post-Effective Amendment No. 35 to the
Registration Statement of American Century California Tax-Free and Municipal
Funds on December 17, 2002, File No. 2-82734, and incorporated herein by
reference).
(pp) Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Multiple Class Plan,
dated December 31, 2002 (filed electronically as Exhibit n2 to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 39 to the Registration Statement of American Century Municipal
Trust on December 23, 2002, File No. 2-91229, and incorporated herein by
reference).
(qq) Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and Restated Multiple Class Plan,
dated August 29, 2003 (filed electronically as Exhibit n3 to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 17 to the Registration Statement of American Century Strategic
Asset Allocations, Inc. on August 28, 2003, File No. 33-79482, and incorporated
herein by reference).
(rr) Amendment No. 3 to the Amended and Restated Multiple Class Plan,
dated as of February 27, 2004 (filed electronically as Exhibit n4 to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 104 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant
on February 26, 2004, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(ss) Amendment No. 4 to the Amended and Restated Multiple Class Plan,
dated May 1, 2004 (filed electronically as Exhibit n5 to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 35 to the Registration Statement of American Century Quantitative
Equity Funds, Inc. on April 29, 2004, File No. 33-19589, and incorporated herein
by reference).
(tt) Amendment No. 5 to the Amended and Restated Multiple Class Plan,
dated August 1, 2004 (filed electronically as Exhibit n6 to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 24 to the Registration Statement of American Century Investment
Trust on July 29, 2004, File No. 33-65170, and incorporated herein by
reference).
(uu) Amendment No. 6 to the Amended and Restated Multiple Class Plan,
dated September 30, 2004 (filed electronically as Exhibit n7 to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 20 to the Registration Statement of American Century Strategic
Asset Allocations, Inc. on September 29, 2004, File No. 33-79482, and
incorporated herein by reference).
(vv) Amendment No. 7 to the Amended and Restated Multiple Class Plan,
dated November 17, 2004 (filed electronically as Exhibit n8 to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 106 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant on November
29, 2004, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(ww) Amendment No. 8 to the Amended and Restated Multiple Class Plan,
dated February 24, 2005 (filed electronically as Exhibit n9 to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 22 of American Century Strategic Asset Allocations, Inc. on March
30, 2005, File No. 33-79482, and incorporated herein by reference).
(xx) Amendment No. 9 to the Amended and Restated Multiple Class Plan,
dated July 29, 2005 (filed electronically as Exhibit n10 to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 111 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant on July 28,
2005, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(yy) Amendment No. 10 to the Amended and Restated Multiple Class Plan,
dated September 29, 2005 (filed electronically as Exhibit n11 to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 41 to the Registration Statement of American Century Quantitative
Equity Funds, Inc. on September 29, 2005, File No. 33-19589, and incorporated
herein by reference).
(zz) Amendment No. 11 to the Amended and Restated Multiple Class Plan,
dated March 30, 2006 (filed electronically as Exhibit n12 to the Registration
Statement of American Century Strategic Asset Allocations, Inc. on March 30,
2006, File No. 33-79482, and incorporated herein by reference).
(aaa) Letter Agreement with American Century Investment Management,
Inc., dated March 30, 2006 (filed electronically as Exhibit n13 to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 42 to the Registration Statement of American
Century World Mutual Funds, Inc. on March 30, 2006, File No. 33-39242, and
incorporated herein by reference).
(11) Opinion and Consent of Counsel, dated October 2, 2006 (filed
electronically as Exhibit 11 to the Registration Statement on Form N-14 of the
Registrant on October 2, 2006, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by
reference).
(12) Form of Opinion and Consent of Counsel as to the tax matters and
consequences to shareholders (filed electronically as Exhibit 12 to the
Registration Statement on Form N-14 of the Registrant on October 2, 2006, File
No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(13) (a) Transfer Agency Agreement with Twentieth Century Services, Inc.,
dated March 1, 1991 (filed electronically as Exhibit 9 to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 76 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant on February 28,
1997, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(b) Credit Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Administrative
Agent, dated December 17, 2003 (filed electronically as Exhibit h9 to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 39 to the Registration Statement of American
Century Target Maturities Trust on January 30, 2004, File No. 2-94608, and
incorporated herein by reference).
(c) Termination, Replacement and Restatement Agreement with JPMorgan
Chase Bank N.A., as Administrative Agent, dated December 14, 2005 (filed
electronically as Exhibit h13 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 40 to the
Registration Statement of American Century California Tax-Free and Municipal
Funds on December 29, 2005, File No. 2-82734, and incorporated herein by
reference).
(d) Customer Identification Program Reliance Agreement (filed
electronically as Exhibit h2 to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the
Registration Statement of American Century Growth Funds, Inc. on May 30, 2006,
File No. 333-132114, and incorporated herein by reference).
(14) (a) Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP, independent registered public
accounting firm, dated September 26, 2006 (filed electronically as Exhibit 14(a)
to the Registration Statement on Form N-14 of the Registrant on October 2, 2006,
File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(b) Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent registered
public accounting firm, dated November 3, 2006, is included herein.
(15) Not applicable.
(16) (a) Power of Attorney, dated September 12, 2006 (filed electronically
as Exhibit 16(a) to the Registration Statement on Form N-14 of the Registrant on
October 2, 2006, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(b) Secretary's Certificate, dated September 12, 2006 (filed
electronically as Exhibit 16(b) to the Registration Statement on Form N-14 of
the Registrant on October 2, 2006, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by
reference).
(17) Form of proxy is included herein.
Item 17. Undertakings
Not applicable.
SIGNATURES
As required by the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this Registration
Statement has been signed on behalf of the Registrant, in the City of Kansas
City, State of Missouri on the 7th day of November, 2006.
AMERICAN CENTURY MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.
(Registrant)
By: *
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William M. Lyons
President and Principal Executive Officer
As required by the Securities Act of 1933, this Registration Statement has
been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates
indicated.
SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
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* President and November 7, 2006
- ---------------------- Principal Executive Officer
William M. Lyons
* Vice President, November 7, 2006
- ---------------------- Treasurer and Chief
Robert J. Leach Accounting Officer
* Co-Vice Chairman of the November 7, 2006
- ---------------------- Board and Director
James E. Stowers, Jr.
* Co-Vice Chairman of the November 7, 2006
- ---------------------- Board and Director
James E. Stowers III
* Director November 7, 2006
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Thomas A. Brown
* Director November 7, 2006
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Andrea C. Hall, Ph.D.
* Director November 7, 2006
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D. D. (Del) Hock
* Chairman of the November 7, 2006
- ---------------------- Board and Director
Donald H. Pratt
* Director November 7, 2006
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Gale E. Sayers
* Director November 7, 2006
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M. Jeannine Strandjord
* Director November 7, 2006
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Timothy S. Webster
*By: /s/ Brian L. Brogan
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Brian L. Brogan
Attorney-in-Fact
(pursuant to a Power of Attorney
dated September 12, 2006)