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 | |
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(1) | Six months ended June 30, 2006 (unaudited). |
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(2) | July 18, 2001 (commencement of sale) through December 31, 2001. |
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(3) | Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
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(4) | Per-share amount is less than $0.005. |
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(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 | |
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(1) | June 1, 2001 (fund inception) through October 31, 2001. |
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(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 | |
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(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 | |
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(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 TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT 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 EQUITY GROWTH FUND,
A SERIES OF AMERICAN CENTURY QUANTITATIVE EQUITY 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 Equity Growth Fund,
a series of American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc., dated May 1,
2006, as supplemented on August 1, 2006.
2. Statement of Additional Information of Kopp Total Quality Management Fund,
a series of Kopp Funds, Inc., dated January 30, 2006, as supplemented on
September 13, 2006.
3. Audited Financial Statements of American Century Equity Growth Fund, a
series of American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc., dated December
31, 2005.
4. Audited Financial Statements of Kopp Total Quality Management Fund, a
series of Kopp Funds, Inc., dated September 30, 2005.
5. Unaudited Financial Statements of American Century Equity Growth Fund, a
series of American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc., dated June 30,
2006.
6. Unaudited Financial Statements of Kopp Total Quality Management Fund, a
series of Kopp Funds, Inc., dated March 31, 2006.
Pursuant to Item 14(a) of Form N-14, the pro forma financial statements required
by Rule 11-01 of Regulation S-X are not prepared for the reorganization of Kopp
Total Quality Management Fund into American Century Equity Growth Fund because
the net asset value of Kopp Total Quality Management Fund does not exceed ten
percent of American Century Equity Growth Fund net asset value, measured as of
October 20, 2006.
INFORMATION INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
1. The Statement of Additional Information of American Century Equity Growth
Fund, a series of American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc. ("AC
Equity Growth Fund") dated May 1, 2006, as supplemented on August 1, 2006,
is incorporated by reference to the AC Equity Growth Fund's Post-Effective
Amendment No. 44 to its Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No.
811-5447), which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
April 28, 2006. A copy may be obtained from American Century at
1-877-345-8836.
2. The Statement of Additional Information of the Kopp Total Quality
Management Fund, a series of Kopp Funds, Inc. ("Kopp TQM Fund") dated
January 30, 2006, as supplemented September 13, 2006, is incorporated by
reference to the Kopp TQM 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 TQM Fund at 1-888-533-KOPP.
3. The audited financial statements of AC Equity Growth Fund dated December
31, 2005, are incorporated by reference to the Annual Report to
shareholders of AC Equity 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 March 1, 2006.
4. The audited financial statements of Kopp TQM Fund dated September 30, 2005,
are incorporated by reference to the Annual Report to shareholders of Kopp
TQM 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 Equity Growth Fund dated June 30,
2006, are incorporated by reference to the Semi-Annual Report to
shareholders of AC Equity 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 August 29, 2006.
6. The unaudited financial statements of Kopp TQM Fund dated March 31, 2006,
are incorporated by reference to the Semi-Annual Report to shareholders of
Kopp TQM 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.
AMERICAN CENTURY EQUITY GROWTH FUND,
A SERIES OF AMERICAN CENTURY QUANTITATIVE EQUITY 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 TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT 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 QUANTITATIVE EQUITY FUNDS, INC.
PART C OTHER INFORMATION
Item 15. Indemnification
The Registrant is a Maryland corporation. Under Maryland General
Corporation Law, a corporation is permitted to indemnify its officers,
directors, employees and agents to the extent provided in applicable statutes.
Article Ninth of Registrant's Articles of Incorporation requires the
indemnification of the Registrant's directors and officers to the full extent
permitted by 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 American Century Quantitative Equity
Funds, Inc., dated February 26, 2004 (filed electronically as Exhibit a to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 34 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant
on March 1, 2004, File No. 33-19589, and incorporated herein by reference).
(b) Articles Supplementary of American Century Quantitative Equity
Funds, Inc., dated April 22, 2004 (filed electronically as Exhibit a2 to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 35 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant
on April 29, 2004, File No. 33-19589, and incorporated herein by reference).
(c) Articles Supplementary of American Century Quantitative Equity
Funds, Inc., dated May 4, 2004 (filed electronically as Exhibit a3 to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 38 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant
on February 17, 2005, File No. 33-19589, and incorporated herein by reference).
(d) Articles Supplementary of American Century Quantitative Equity
Funds, Inc., dated August 29, 2005 (filed electronically as Exhibit a4 to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 41 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant
on September 29, 2005, File No. 33-19589, and incorporated herein by reference).
(e) Articles Supplementary of American Century Quantitative Equity
Funds, Inc., dated March 15, 2006 (filed electronically as Exhibit a5 to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 44 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant
on April 28, 2006, File No. 33-19589, and incorporated herein by reference).
(f) Articles Supplementary of American Century Quantitative Equity
Funds, Inc., dated August 25, 2006 (filed electronically as Exhibit a6 to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 45 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant
on September 1, 2006, File No. 33-19589, and incorporated herein by reference).
(2) Amended and Restated Bylaws, dated August 26, 2004 (filed
electronically as Exhibit b to Post-Effective Amendment No. 38 to the
Registration Statement of the Registrant on February 17, 2005, File No.
33-19589, 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. 33-19589, and incorporated herein by
reference).
(5) Registrant hereby incorporates by reference, as though set forth fully
herein, the Fifth and Seventh declarations of the Registrant's Articles of
Incorporation, incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 1 hereto, and
Sections 3 through 11 of the Registrant's Bylaws, 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 d1 to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 45 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant on September 1,
2006, File No. 33-19589, and incorporated herein by reference).
(b) Management Agreement with American Century Investment Management,
Inc., dated April 28, 2006 (filed electronically as Exhibit d2 to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 44 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant on April 28,
2006, File No. 33-19589, and incorporated herein by reference).
(7) (a) Amended and Restated Distribution Agreement with American Century
Investment Services, Inc., dated September 29, 2005 (filed electronically as
Exhibit e to Post-Effective Amendment No. 41 to the Registration Statement of
the Registrant on September 29, 2005, File No. 33-19589, 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 the Registrant 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 the Registrant 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) Special Custody and Pledge Agreement with Goldman, Sachs & Co. and
State Street Bank and Trust Company, dated September 29, 2005 (filed
electronically as Exhibit g6 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 41 to the
Registration Statement of the Registrant on September 29, 2005, File No.
33-19589, and incorporated herein by reference).
(h) 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).
(i) 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 the Registrant on September 29, 2005, File No.
33-19589, and incorporated herein by reference).
(j) 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).
(k) Registered Investment Company Custody Agreement with Goldman,
Sachs & Co., dated February 6, 2006 (filed electronically as Exhibit g10 to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 44 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant
on April 28, 2006, File No. 33-19589, and incorporated herein by reference).
(l) 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 g11 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 44
to the Registration Statement of the Registrant on April 28, 2006, File No.
33-19589, and incorporated herein by reference).
(10) (a) Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan (C
Class), dated September 16, 2000 (filed electronically as Exhibit m3 to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 35 to the Registration Statement of American
Century Target Maturities Trust on April 17, 2001, File No. 2-94608, and
incorporated herein by reference).
(b) Amendment No. 1 to the Master Distribution and Individual
Shareholder Services Plan (C Class), dated August 1, 2001 (filed electronically
as Exhibit m5 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 44 to the Registration Statement
of American Century Government Income Trust on July 31, 2001, File No. 2-99222,
and incorporated herein by reference).
(c) Amendment No. 2 to the Master Distribution and Individual
Shareholder Services Plan (C Class), dated December 3, 2001 (filed
electronically as Exhibit m7 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 16 to the
Registration Statement of American Century Investment Trust on November 30,
2001, File No. 33-65170, and incorporated herein by reference).
(d) Amendment No. 3 to the Master Distribution and Individual
Shareholder Services Plan (C Class), dated July 1, 2002 (filed electronically as
Exhibit m9 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 17 to the Registration Statement of
American Century Investment Trust on June 28, 2002, File No. 33-65170, and
incorporated herein by reference).
(e) Amendment No. 4 to the Master Distribution and Individual
Shareholder Services Plan (C Class), dated September 3, 2002 (filed
electronically as Exhibit m5 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 35 to the
Registration Statement of American Century Municipal Trust on September 30,
2002, File No. 2-91229, and incorporated herein by reference).
(f) Amendment No. 5 to the Master Distribution and Individual
Shareholder Services Plan (C Class), dated January 2, 2004, (filed
electronically as Exhibit m6 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 42 to the
Registration Statement of American Century Municipal Trust on February 26, 2004,
File No. 2-91229, and incorporated herein by reference).
(g) Amendment No. 6 to the Master Distribution and Individual
Shareholder Services Plan (C Class), dated May 1, 2004 (filed electronically as
Exhibit m13 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 35 to the Registration Statement of
the Registrant on April 29, 2004, File No. 33-19589, and incorporated herein by
reference).
(h) Amendment No. 7 to the Master Distribution and Individual
Shareholder Services Plan (C Class), dated May 1, 2005 (filed electronically as
Exhibit m15 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 38 to the Registration Statement of
the Registrant on May 13, 2005, File No. 33-19589, and incorporated herein by
reference).
(i) Amendment No. 8 to the Master Distribution and Individual
Shareholder Services Plan (C Class), dated September 29, 2005 (filed
electronically as Exhibit m17 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 41 to the
Registration Statement of the Registrant on September 29, 2005, File No.
33-19589, and incorporated herein by reference).
(j) Amendment No. 9 to the Master Distribution and Individual
Shareholder Services Plan (C Class), dated March 30, 2006 (filed electronically
as Exhibit m10 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 50 to the Registration Statement
of American Century Municipal Trust on March 31, 2006, File No. 2-14213, and
incorporated herein by reference).
(k) 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).
(l) 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 American Century Mutual Funds, Inc. on February 26,
2004, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(m) 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 American Century Mutual Funds, Inc. on November 29,
2004, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(n) 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 American Century Mutual Funds, Inc. on November 29,
2004, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(o) 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).
(p) 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).
(q) 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).
(r) 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).
(s) Amendment No. 1 to the Master Distribution and Individual
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 American Century Mutual Funds, Inc. on February 26,
2004, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(t) 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 No. 106 to the Registration
Statement of American Century Mutual Funds, Inc. on November 29, 2004, File No.
2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(u) 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 American Century Mutual Funds, Inc. on November 29,
2004, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by reference).
(v) 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
Municipal Trust on May 13, 2005, File No. 2-91229, and incorporated herein by
reference).
(w) 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).
(x) 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).
(y) Master Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan (Advisor Class),
dated August 1, 1997, (filed electronically as Exhibit m18 to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 32 to the Registration Statement of American Century Target
Maturities Trust on January 31, 2000, File No. 2-94608, and incorporated herein
by reference).
(z) Amendment to Master Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan
(Advisor Class), dated June 29, 1998 (filed electronically as Exhibit m2 to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 32 to the Registration Statement of American
Century Target Maturities Trust on January 31, 2000, File No. 2-94608, and
incorporated herein by reference).
(aa) Amendment No. 1 to Master Distribution and Shareholder Services
Plan (Advisor Class), dated August 1, 2001 (filed electronically as Exhibit m3
to Post-Effective Amendment No. 44 to the Registration Statement of American
Century Government Income Trust on July 31, 2001, File No. 2-99222, and
incorporated herein by reference).
(bb) Amendment No. 2 to Master Distribution and Shareholder Services
Plan (Advisor Class), dated December 3, 2001 (filed electronically as Exhibit m4
to Post-Effective Amendment No. 16 to the Registration Statement of the American
Century Investment Trust on November 30, 2001, File No. 33-65170, and
incorporated herein by reference).
(cc) Amendment No. 3 to Master Distribution and Shareholder Services
Plan (Advisor Class), dated July 1, 2002 (filed electronically as Exhibit m5 to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 38 to the Registration Statement of American
Century Target Maturities Trust on January 31, 2005, File No. 2-94608, and
incorporated herein by reference).
(dd) Amendment No. 4 to Master Distribution and Shareholder Services
Plan (Advisor Class), dated May 1, 2004 (filed electronically as Exhibit m6 to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 35 to the Registration Statement of the Registrant
on April 29, 2004, File No. 33-19589, and incorporated herein by reference).
(ee) Amendment No. 5 to Master Distribution and Shareholder Services
Plan (Advisor Class), dated July 29, 2005 (filed electronically as Exhibit m7 to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 51 to the Registration Statement of American
Century Government Income Trust on July 28, 2005, File No. 2-99222, and
incorporated herein by reference).
(ff) Amendment No. 6 to the Master Distribution and Shareholder
Services Plan (Advisor Class), dated September 29, 2005 (filed electronically as
Exhibit m8 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 41 to the Registration Statement of
the Registrant on September 29, 2005, File No. 33-19589, and incorporated herein
by reference).
(gg) 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).
(hh) Amendment No. 1 to the Master Distribution and Individual
Shareholder Services Plan (R Class), dated May 1, 2004 (filed electronically as
Exhibit m13 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 35 to the Registration Statement of
the Registrant on April 29, 2004, File No. 33-19589, and incorporated herein by
reference).
(ii) 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 to the
Registration Statement of American Century Strategic Asset Allocations, Inc. on
March 30, 2005, File No. 33-79482, and incorporated herein by reference).
(jj) 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 American Century Mutual Funds, Inc. on July 28, 2005, File No. 2-14213, and
incorporated herein by reference).
(kk) 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 the Registrant on September 29, 2005, File No.
33-19589, and incorporated herein by reference).
(ll) 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).
(mm) 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).
(nn) 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).
(oo) 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).
(pp) Amendment No. 3 to the Amended and Restated Multiple Class Plan,
dated February 27, 2004 (filed electronically as Exhibit n4 to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 104 to the Registration Statement of American Century Mutual
Funds, Inc. on February 26, 2004, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by
reference).
(qq) 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 the Registrant on April 29,
2004, File No. 33-19589, and incorporated herein by reference).
(rr) 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 August 1, 2004, File No. 33-65170, and incorporated herein by
reference).
(ss) Amendment No. 6 to the Amended and Restated Multiple Class Plan,
dated as of 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).
(tt) 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 American Century Mutual
Funds, Inc. on November 29, 2004, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by
reference).
(uu) 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 to the Registration Statement of American Century Strategic
Asset Allocations, Inc. on March 30, 2005, File No. 33-79482, and incorporated
herein by reference).
(vv) 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 American Century Mutual
Funds, Inc. on July 28, 2005, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated herein by
reference).
(ww) 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 the Registrant on September
29, 2005, File No. 33-19589, and incorporated herein by reference).
(xx) Amendment No. 11 to the Amended and Restated Multiple Class Plan,
dated March 30, 2006 (filed electronically as Exhibit n12 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).
(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. 33-19589, 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. 33-19589, and incorporated herein by reference).
(13) (a) Transfer Agency Agreement with American Century Services
Corporation, dated August 1, 1997 (filed electronically as Exhibit 9 to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 33 to the Registration Statement of American
Century Government Income Trust on July 31, 1997, File No. 2-99222, and
incorporated herein by reference).
(b) Amendment No. 1 to the Transfer Agency Agreement American Century
Services Corporation, dated June 29, 1998 (filed electronically as Exhibit 9b to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 23 to the Registration Statement of American
Century Quantitative Equity Funds on June 29, 1998, File No. 33-19589, and
incorporated herein by reference).
(c) Amendment No. 2 to the Transfer Agency Agreement with American
Century Services Corporation, dated November 20, 2000 (filed electronically as
Exhibit h4 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 30 to the Registration Statement of
American Century California Tax-Free and Municipal Funds on December 29, 2000,
File No. 2-82734, and incorporated herein by reference).
(d) Amendment No. 3 to the Transfer Agency Agreement with American
Century Services Corporation, dated August 1, 2001 (filed electronically as
Exhibit h5 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 44 to the Registration Statement of
American Century Government Income Trust on July 31, 2001, File No. 2-99222, and
incorporated herein by reference).
(e) Amendment No. 4 to the Transfer Agency Agreement with American
Century Services Corporation, dated December 3, 2001 (filed electronically as
Exhibit h6 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 16 to the Registration Statement of
American Century Investment Trust on November 30, 2001, File No. 33-65170, and
incorporated herein by reference).
(f) Amendment No. 5 to the Transfer Agency Agreement with American
Century Services Corporation, dated July 1, 2002 (filed electronically as
Exhibit h6 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 17 to the Registration Statement of
American Century Investment Trust on June 28, 2002, File No. 33-65170, and
incorporated herein by reference).
(g) Amendment No. 6 to the Transfer Agency Agreement with American
Century Services Corporation, dated September 3, 2002 (filed electronically as
Exhibit h7 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 35 to the Registration Statement of
the Registrant on September 30, 2002, File No. 2-91229, and incorporated herein
by reference).
(h) Amendment No. 7 to the Transfer Agency Agreement with American
Century Services Corporation, dated December 31, 2002 (filed electronically as
Exhibit h8 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 4 to the Registration Statement of
American Century Variable Portfolios II, Inc. on December 23, 2002, File No.
333-46922, and incorporated herein by reference).
(i) Amendment No. 8 to the Transfer Agency Agreement with American
Century Services Corporation, dated May 1, 2004 (filed electronically as Exhibit
h10 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).
(j) Amendment No. 9 to the Transfer Agency Agreement with American
Century Services, LLC, dated May 1, 2005 (filed electronically as Exhibit h9 to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 38 to the Registration Statement of American
Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc. on May 13, 2005, File No. 33-19589, and
incorporated herein by reference).
(k) Amendment No. 10 to the Transfer Agency Agreement with American
Century Services, LLC, dated September 29, 2005 (filed electronically as Exhibit
h11 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).
(l) Amendment No. 11 to the Transfer Agency Agreement with American
Century Services, LLC, dated March 30, 2006 (filed electronically as Exhibit h12
to Post-Effective Amendment No. 50 to the Registration Statement of American
Century Municipal Trust on March 31, 2006, File No. 2-14213, and incorporated
herein by reference).
(m) Amendment No. 12 to the Transfer Agency Agreement with American
Century Services, LLC, dated April 28, 2006 (filed electronically as Exhibit h13
to Post-Effective Amendment No. 44 to the Registration Statement of the
Registrant on April 28, 2006, File No. 33-19589, and incorporated herein by
reference).
(n) 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).
(o) 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).
(p) 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. 333-116351, and incorporated herein by reference).
(q) New Account Agreement with Goldman, Sachs & Co. (filed
electronically as Exhibit h15 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 41 to the
Registration Statement of the Registrant on September 29, 2005, File No.
33-19589, and incorporated herein by reference).
(r) Prime Brokerage Supplement with Goldman, Sachs & Co. (filed
electronically as Exhibit h16 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 41 to the
Registration Statement of the Registrant on September 29, 2005, File No.
33-19589, and incorporated herein by reference).
(s) Amendment No. 1 to Prime Brokerage Agreement, dated as of
September 29, 2005, by and between Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Long/Short Equity
Fund, a series of American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc. (filed
electronically as Exhibit h17 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 41 to the
Registration Statement of the Registrant on September 29, 2005, File No.
33-19589, and incorporated herein by reference).
(14) (a) Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent registered
public accounting firm, dated September 27, 2006 (filed electronically as
Exhibit 14(a) to the Registration Statement on Form N-14 of the Registrant on
October 2, 2006, File No. 33-19589, 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 August 25, 2006 (filed electronically as
Exhibit j2 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 45 to the Registration Statement of
American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc. on September 1, 2006, File No.
33-19589, and incorporated herein by reference).
(b) Secretary's Certificate, dated August 25, 2006 (filed
electronically as Exhibit j3 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 45 to the
Registration Statement of American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc. on
September 1, 2006, File No. 33-19589, 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 QUANTITATIVE EQUITY FUNDS, INC.
(Registrant)
By: *
-----------------------------------------
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, Principal November 7, 2006
- ------------------------ Executive Officer
William M. Lyons and Trustee
* Vice President, November 7, 2006
- ------------------------ Treasurer and Chief
Robert J. Leach Financial Officer
* Director November 7, 2006
- ------------------------
John Freidenrich
* Chairman of the November 7, 2006
- ------------------------ Board and Director
Ronald J. Gilson
* Director November 7, 2006
- ------------------------
Kathryn A. Hall
* Director November 7, 2006
- ------------------------
Myron S. Scholes
* Director November 7, 2006
- ------------------------
John B. Shoven
* Director November 7, 2006
- ------------------------
Jeanne D. Wohlers
*By: /s/ Brian L. Brogan
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Brian L. Brogan
Attorney in Fact
(pursuant to Power of Attorney
dated August 25, 2006)