SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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[ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement
[ ] Confidential, for use of the
Commission Only (as permitted
by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
[ ] Definitive Proxy Statement
[X] Definitive Additional Materials
[ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240.14a-12
AIM CORE ALLOCATION PORTFOLIO SERIES
AIM COUNSELOR SERIES TRUST
AIM EQUITY FUNDS
AIM FUNDS GROUP
AIM GROWTH SERIES
AIM INTERNATIONAL MUTUAL FUNDS
AIM INVESTMENT FUNDS
AIM INVESTMENT SECURITIES FUNDS
AIM SECTOR FUNDS
AIM STOCK FUNDS
AIM SUMMIT FUND
AIM TAX-EXEMPT FUNDS
AIM TREASURER'S SERIES TRUST
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS TRUST
TAX-FREE INVESTMENTS TRUST
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(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
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(1) Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies:
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(2) Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies:
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(3) Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to
Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (Set forth the amount on which the filing fee is
calculated and state how it was determined):
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previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or
the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.
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(AIM(SM) INVESTMENTS LOGO)
IMPORTANT PROXY NEWS
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MEETING SCHEDULED FOR
FEBRUARY 29, 2008
11 GREENWAY PLAZA, SUITE 100
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77046-1173
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Recently we distributed proxy material regarding the Meeting of Shareholders for
the Funds listed on Attachment A. Our records indicate that we have not received
voting instructions for your account(s). In an effort to avoid incurring any
further expenses, we are asking you to please take a moment right now to submit
your vote.
Proxy materials and other fund literature may be reviewed and downloaded online
at www.aiminvestments.com/proxy
Your vote is important no matter how many shares you own. In order for your vote
to be represented, WE MUST RECEIVE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO YOUR FUND'S
MEETING DATE.
For your convenience, please utilize any of the following methods to submit your
vote:
1. BY INTERNET
Follow the simple instructions on your voting instruction form.
2. BY TOUCH-TONE PHONE
Please call the toll-free number located on your voting instruction form and
follow the simple instructions.
3. BY MAIL
Simply return your executed voting instruction form in the envelope provided.
PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT AND VOTE TODAY! THANK YOU.
ATTACHMENT A
AIM CORE ALLOCATION
PORTFOLIO SERIES
SERIES C
SERIES M
AIM COUNSELOR SERIES TRUST
AIM FLOATING RATE FUND
AIM MULTI-SECTOR FUND
AIM SELECT REAL ESTATE INCOME FUND
AIM STRUCTURED CORE FUND
AIM STRUCTURED GROWTH FUND
AIM STRUCTURED VALUE FUND
AIM EQUITY FUNDS
AIM CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT FUND
AIM CHARTER FUND
AIM CONSTELLATION FUND
AIM DIVERSIFIED DIVIDEND FUND
AIM LARGE CAP BASIC VALUE FUND
AIM LARGE CAP GROWTH FUND
AIM FUNDS GROUP
AIM BASIC BALANCED FUND
AIM EUROPEAN SMALL COMPANY FUND
AIM GLOBAL VALUE FUND
AIM INTERNATIONAL SMALL COMPANY FUND
AIM MID CAP BASIC VALUE FUND
AIM SELECT EQUITY FUND
AIM SMALL CAP EQUITY FUND
AIM GROWTH SERIES
AIM BASIC VALUE FUND
AIM CONSERVATIVE ALLOCATION FUND
AIM GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
AIM GROWTH ALLOCATION FUND
AIM INCOME ALLOCATION FUND
AIM INDEPENDENCE NOW FUND
AIM INDEPENDENCE 2010 FUND
AIM INDEPENDENCE 2020 FUND
AIM INDEPENDENCE 2030 FUND
AIM INDEPENDENCE 2040 FUND
AIM INDEPENDENCE 2050 FUND
AIM INTERNATIONAL ALLOCATION FUND
AIM MID CAP CORE EQUITY FUND
AIM MODERATE ALLOCATION FUND
AIM MODERATE GROWTH ALLOCATION FUND
AIM MODERATELY CONSERVATIVE
ALLOCATION FUND
AIM SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND
AIM INTERNATIONAL MUTUAL FUNDS
AIM ASIA PACIFIC GROWTH FUND
AIM EUROPEAN GROWTH FUND
AIM GLOBAL AGGRESSIVE GROWTH FUND
AIM GLOBAL GROWTH FUND
AIM INTERNATIONAL CORE EQUITY FUND
AIM INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND
AIM INVESTMENT FUNDS
AIM CHINA FUND
AIM DEVELOPING MARKETS FUND
AIM GLOBAL HEALTH CARE FUND
AIM INTERNATIONAL TOTAL RETURN FUND
AIM JAPAN FUND
AIM LIBOR ALPHA FUND
AIM TRIMARK ENDEAVOR FUND
AIM TRIMARK FUND
AIM TRIMARK SMALL COMPANIES FUND
AIM INVESTMENT SECURITIES FUNDS
AIM GLOBAL REAL ESTATE FUND
AIM HIGH YIELD FUND
AIM INCOME FUND
AIM INTERMEDIATE GOVERNMENT FUND
AIM LIMITED MATURITY TREASURY FUND
AIM MONEY MARKET FUND
AIM MUNICIPAL BOND FUND
AIM REAL ESTATE FUND
AIM SHORT TERM BOND FUND
AIM TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND
AIM SECTOR FUNDS
AIM ENERGY FUND
AIM FINANCIAL SERVICES FUND
AIM GOLD & PRECIOUS METALS FUND
AIM LEISURE FUND
AIM TECHNOLOGY FUND
AIM UTILITIES FUND
AIM STOCK FUNDS
AIM DYNAMICS FUND
AIM S&P 500 INDEX FUND
AIM SUMMIT FUND
AIM SUMMIT FUND
AIM TAX-EXEMPT FUNDS
AIM HIGH INCOME MUNICIPAL FUND
AIM TAX-EXEMPT CASH FUND
AIM TAX-FREE INTERMEDIATE FUND
AIM TREASURER'S SERIES TRUST
PREMIER PORTFOLIO
PREMIER TAX-EXEMPT PORTFOLIO
PREMIER U.S. GOVERNMENT MONEY
PORTFOLIO
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS TRUST
GOVERNMENT & AGENCY PORTFOLIO
GOVERNMENT TAXADVANTAGE
PORTFOLIO
LIQUID ASSETS PORTFOLIO
STIC PRIME PORTFOLIO
TREASURY PORTFOLIO
TAX-FREE INVESTMENTS TRUST
TAX-FREE CASH RESERVE PORTFOLIO
(AIM(SM) INVESTMENTS LOGO)
IMPORTANT PROXY NEWS
----------------------------
MEETING SCHEDULED FOR
FEBRUARY 29, 2008
11 GREENWAY PLAZA, SUITE 100
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77046-1173
----------------------------
Recently we distributed proxy material regarding the Meeting of Shareholders for
the Funds listed on Attachment A. Our records indicate that we have not received
voting instructions for your account(s). In an effort to avoid incurring any
further expenses, we are asking you to please take a moment right now to submit
your vote.
Proxy materials and other fund literature may be reviewed and downloaded online
at www.aiminvestments.com/proxy
Your vote is important no matter how many shares you own. In order for your vote
to be represented, WE MUST RECEIVE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO YOUR FUND'S
MEETING DATE.
For your convenience, please utilize any of the following methods to submit your
vote:
1. BY INTERNET
Follow the simple instructions on your voting instruction form.
2. BY TOUCH-TONE PHONE
Please call the toll-free number located on your voting instruction form and
follow the simple instructions.
3. BY PHONE
Please call Computershare Fund Services toll-free at 1-866-438-4810.
Representatives are available to take your vote Monday through Friday between
the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., and Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
EDT.
4. BY MAIL
Simply return your executed voting instruction form in the envelope provided.
If you have any questions, or need assistance in voting your shares, please do
not hesitate to contact Computershare Fund Services at 1-866-438-4810.
PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT AND VOTE TODAY! THANK YOU.
ATTACHMENT A
AIM CORE ALLOCATION
PORTFOLIO SERIES
SERIES C
SERIES M
AIM COUNSELOR SERIES TRUST
AIM FLOATING RATE FUND
AIM MULTI-SECTOR FUND
AIM SELECT REAL ESTATE INCOME FUND
AIM STRUCTURED CORE FUND
AIM STRUCTURED GROWTH FUND
AIM STRUCTURED VALUE FUND
AIM EQUITY FUNDS
AIM CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT FUND
AIM CHARTER FUND
AIM CONSTELLATION FUND
AIM DIVERSIFIED DIVIDEND FUND
AIM LARGE CAP BASIC VALUE FUND
AIM LARGE CAP GROWTH FUND
AIM FUNDS GROUP
AIM BASIC BALANCED FUND
AIM EUROPEAN SMALL COMPANY FUND
AIM GLOBAL VALUE FUND
AIM INTERNATIONAL SMALL COMPANY FUND
AIM MID CAP BASIC VALUE FUND
AIM SELECT EQUITY FUND
AIM SMALL CAP EQUITY FUND
AIM GROWTH SERIES
AIM BASIC VALUE FUND
AIM CONSERVATIVE ALLOCATION FUND
AIM GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
AIM GROWTH ALLOCATION FUND
AIM INCOME ALLOCATION FUND
AIM INDEPENDENCE NOW FUND
AIM INDEPENDENCE 2010 FUND
AIM INDEPENDENCE 2020 FUND
AIM INDEPENDENCE 2030 FUND
AIM INDEPENDENCE 2040 FUND
AIM INDEPENDENCE 2050 FUND
AIM INTERNATIONAL ALLOCATION FUND
AIM MID CAP CORE EQUITY FUND
AIM MODERATE ALLOCATION FUND
AIM MODERATE GROWTH ALLOCATION FUND
AIM MODERATELY CONSERVATIVE
ALLOCATION FUND
AIM SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND
AIM INTERNATIONAL MUTUAL FUNDS
AIM ASIA PACIFIC GROWTH FUND
AIM EUROPEAN GROWTH FUND
AIM GLOBAL AGGRESSIVE GROWTH FUND
AIM GLOBAL GROWTH FUND
AIM INTERNATIONAL CORE EQUITY FUND
AIM INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND
AIM INVESTMENT FUNDS
AIM CHINA FUND
AIM DEVELOPING MARKETS FUND
AIM GLOBAL HEALTH CARE FUND
AIM INTERNATIONAL TOTAL RETURN FUND
AIM JAPAN FUND
AIM LIBOR ALPHA FUND
AIM TRIMARK ENDEAVOR FUND
AIM TRIMARK FUND
AIM TRIMARK SMALL COMPANIES FUND
AIM INVESTMENT SECURITIES FUNDS
AIM GLOBAL REAL ESTATE FUND
AIM HIGH YIELD FUND
AIM INCOME FUND
AIM INTERMEDIATE GOVERNMENT FUND
AIM LIMITED MATURITY TREASURY FUND
AIM MONEY MARKET FUND
AIM MUNICIPAL BOND FUND
AIM REAL ESTATE FUND
AIM SHORT TERM BOND FUND
AIM TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND
AIM SECTOR FUNDS
AIM ENERGY FUND
AIM FINANCIAL SERVICES FUND
AIM GOLD & PRECIOUS METALS FUND
AIM LEISURE FUND
AIM TECHNOLOGY FUND
AIM UTILITIES FUND
AIM STOCK FUNDS
AIM DYNAMICS FUND
AIM S&P 500 INDEX FUND
AIM SUMMIT FUND
AIM SUMMIT FUND
AIM TAX-EXEMPT FUNDS
AIM HIGH INCOME MUNICIPAL FUND
AIM TAX-EXEMPT CASH FUND
AIM TAX-FREE INTERMEDIATE FUND
AIM TREASURER'S SERIES TRUST
PREMIER PORTFOLIO
PREMIER TAX-EXEMPT PORTFOLIO
PREMIER U.S. GOVERNMENT MONEY
PORTFOLIO
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS TRUST
GOVERNMENT & AGENCY PORTFOLIO
GOVERNMENT TAXADVANTAGE
PORTFOLIO
LIQUID ASSETS PORTFOLIO
STIC PRIME PORTFOLIO
TREASURY PORTFOLIO
TAX-FREE INVESTMENTS TRUST
TAX-FREE CASH RESERVE PORTFOLIO
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| "Hello, I'm trying to reach (s/h name). Is he/she available? MY NAME IS ____ |
| AND I'M CALLING ON A RECORDED LINE REGARDING YOUR INVESTMENT IN THE (FUND |
| NAME). We sent you a proxy card to register your vote for the shareholder |
| meeting and haven't received it back, so we're calling to ask if you "would |
| have any objections to voting along with the recommendations of your Board?" |
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| | WOULD YOU HAVE ANY OBJECTIONS TO VOTING ALONG WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF YOUR BOARD? |
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| | | Would you like our toll free number so you can call back at your convenience? |
| | | Your participation would be greatly appreciated and it would just take a brief |
| | | moment to vote your shares over the phone. |
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| I am recording your( ) _vote and will send you a printed confirmation | |
| to (address). For confirmation purposes, may I have the city, | |
| state and zip code that we'll be mailing your confirmation to? | |
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"Hello, I'm trying to reach [s/h name]. Is he/she available? MY NAME IS
____ AND I'M CALLING ON A RECORDED LINE REGARDING YOUR INVESTMENT IN THE
[FUND NAME]. We sent you a proxy card to register your vote for the
shareholder meeting and haven't received it back, so we're calling to ask
if you "would have any objections to voting along with the recommendations
of your Board?"
ALTERNATE INTRODUCTION CALL FLOWS:
IF INVESTMENT IS IN A TRUST:
My name is ____ and I'm calling on a recorded line regarding the investment in
the [fund name] held in [ Trust Name ] for which you are listed as Trustee.
IF INVESTMENT IS IN A CUSTODIAL ACCT FOR A MINOR:
My name is ____ and I'm calling on a recorded line regarding the investment in
the [fund name] you control as custodian for [ name of minor ].
IF INVESTMENT IS HELD BY AN ASSOCIATION OR CLUB:
My name is ____ and I'm calling on a recorded line regarding the investment in
the [fund name] held in [ Association / Club Name ] for which you are listed as
contact.
IF INVESTMENT IS IN A COMPANY NAME: .
My name is ____ and I'm calling on a recorded line regarding the investment in
the [fund name] held in [ Company's Name ] for which you are listed as contact.
IF INVESTMENT IS IN 401 K / PENSION PLAN HELD BY COMPANY NAME:
My name is ____ and I'm calling on a recorded line regarding the investment in
the [fund name] held in the [ Company's Name ] [ 401 K / Pension Plan ] for
which you are listed as contact person.