Securities Act File No.
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 4, 2002
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM N-14
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 [X]
Pre-Effective Amendment No. [ ]
Post-Effective Amendment No. [ ]
IDEX Mutual Funds
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
570 Carillon Parkway
St. Petersburg, Florida 33716
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(800) 851-9777
(Registrant's Area Code and Telephone Number)
John K. Carter, Esq.
570 Carillon Parkway
St. Petersburg, Florida 33716
IDEX Mutual Funds
(Name and Address of Agent for Service)
Approximate Date of Proposed Public Offering: As soon as practicable after this
Registration Statement becomes effective.
It is proposed that this filing will become effective on December 4, 2002
pursuant to Rule 488 under the Securities Act of 1933.
No filing fee is required because an indefinite number of shares has previously
been registered pursuant to Rule 24f-2 under the Investment Company Act of 1940,
as amended.
Pursuant to Rule 429 under the Securities Act of 1933, this registration
statement relates to shares of beneficial interest previously registered on Form
N-1A (File No. 33-02659)
IDEX MUNDER NET50
IDEX Mutual Funds
570 Carillon Parkway
St. Petersburg, Florida 33716
888/233-4339
December 5, 2002
Dear Shareholder:
Your Board of Trustees has called a special meeting of shareholders of IDEX
Munder Net50, to be held at 10:00 a.m., local time, on February 12, 2003, at the
offices of IDEX Mutual Funds ("IDEX"), 570 Carillon Parkway, St. Petersburg,
Florida 33716, as adjourned from time to time (the "Special Meeting").
The IDEX Board of Trustees (the "Board") has approved a reorganization (the
"Reorganization") of IDEX Munder Net50 ("Acquired Fund") into IDEX PBHG Mid Cap
Growth ("Acquiring Fund") (each a "Fund," collectively, the "Funds").
AEGON/Transamerica Fund Advisers, Inc.("ATFA") serves as investment adviser to
both Funds. Munder Capital Management ("Munder") serves as sub-adviser to
Acquired Fund, and Pilgrim Baxter & Associates, Ltd. ("PBHG") serves as
sub-adviser to Acquiring Fund. Acquired Fund has investment objectives and
policies that are similar in many respects to those of Acquiring Fund. The
Reorganization is expected to result in operating expenses that are lower for
shareholders.
You are asked to vote to approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization. The
accompanying document describes the proposed transaction and compares the
policies and expenses of the Funds for your evaluation.
After careful consideration, the IDEX Board unanimously approved this proposal
and recommends that shareholders vote "FOR" the proposal.
A Proxy Statement/Prospectus that describes the Reorganization is enclosed. We
hope that you can attend the Special Meeting in person; however, we urge you in
any event to vote your shares by completing and returning the enclosed proxy
card, in the envelope provided, at your earliest convenience. You also may
INSTEAD vote by Internet, telephone, or facsimile by following the enclosed
instructions. If you choose one of these methods, DO NOT return your proxy card
unless you later decide to change your vote.
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF SHARES YOU OWN. IN ORDER TO
AVOID THE ADDED COST OF FOLLOW-UP SOLICITATIONS AND POSSIBLE ADJOURNMENTS,
PLEASE TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND CAST YOUR
VOTE. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOUR VOTE BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 10:00 A.M. ON
FEBRUARY 12, 2003.
ALAMO Direct ("ALAMO"), a professional solicitation firm, will assist you in the
voting process. As the date of the Special Meeting approaches, you may receive a
telephone call from ALAMO reminding you to exercise your right to vote.
We appreciate your participation and prompt response in this matter, and thank
you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Brian C. Scott
President
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IDEX MUTUAL FUNDS
IDEX Munder Net50
570 Carillon Parkway
St. Petersburg, Florida 33716
(888) 233-4339
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS OF
IDEX MUNDER NET50
TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 12, 2003
To the Shareholders:
A special meeting of shareholders of IDEX Munder Net50 is scheduled for February
12, 2003 at 10:00 a.m., local time, at 570 Carillon Parkway, St. Petersburg,
Florida 33716, as may be adjourned from time to time (the "Special Meeting").
At the Special Meeting, you will be asked to consider the following proposals:
1. To approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization providing for the
acquisition of all of the assets and liabilities of IDEX Munder Net50 (the
"Acquired Fund") by IDEX PBHG Mid Cap Growth (the "Acquiring Fund") solely
in exchange for shares of Acquiring Fund, followed by the complete
liquidation of Acquired Fund; and
2. To transact such other business, not currently contemplated, that may
properly come before the Special Meeting in the discretion of the proxies
or their substitutes.
Shareholders of record at the close of business on November 15, 2002 are
entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Special Meeting. Your attention is
called to the accompanying Proxy Statement/Prospectus. Regardless of whether you
plan to attend the Special Meeting, PLEASE COMPLETE, SIGN AND PROMPTLY RETURN
THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD, OR VOTE BY TELEPHONE, BY FACSIMILE, OR THROUGH THE
INTERNET so that a quorum will be present and a maximum number of shares may be
voted. Proxies may be revoked at any time by executing and submitting a revised
proxy, by giving written notice of revocation to IDEX, or by voting in person at
the Special Meeting.
By Order of the Board of Trustees
John K. Carter
Vice President, Secretary &
General Counsel
December 5, 2002
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...................................................................... 5
SUMMARY........................................................................... 6
The Proposed Reorganization..................................................... 6
Purchase and Redemption Information............................................. 7
Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Reorganization........................... 7
Principal Risks of Investing in Acquiring Fund.................................. 7
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES.............................................. 8
Comparison of Investment Objectives and Primary Investment Strategies........... 8
Relative Performance............................................................ 9
Comparisons of Investment Techniques and Risks of the Funds..................... 9
COMPARISON OF FEES AND EXPENSES................................................... 10
Management Fees................................................................. 10
Administration Fees............................................................. 10
Distribution and Services Fees.................................................. 10
Expense Limitation Arrangements................................................. 10
Expense Table................................................................... 11
Example......................................................................... 11
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT ACQUIRING FUND....................................... 13
Investment Adviser.............................................................. 13
Sub-Adviser..................................................................... 13
Investment Personnel............................................................ 14
Performance of Acquiring Fund................................................... 14
INFORMATION ABOUT THE REORGANIZATION.............................................. 14
The Reorganization Plan......................................................... 14
Reasons for the Reorganization.................................................. 15
Board Consideration............................................................. 15
Tax Considerations.............................................................. 15
Expenses of the Reorganization.................................................. 16
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUNDS............................................ 16
Form of Organization............................................................ 16
Distributor..................................................................... 16
Dividends and Other Distributions............................................... 16
Capitalization.................................................................. 16
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROXY STATEMENT..................................... 17
Solicitation of Proxies......................................................... 17
Voting Rights................................................................... 18
Other Matters to Come Before the Special Meeting................................ 18
Shareholder Proposals........................................................... 18
Information About the Funds..................................................... 19
Reports to Shareholders......................................................... 19
MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE FUNDS.............................................. 20
APPENDIX A (AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION)................................. 26
APPENDIX B (FUND MANAGER REPORT FOR ACQUIRING FUND)............................... 36
APPENDIX C (SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL AND RECORD OWNERS)........... 40
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PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS
IDEX MUTUAL FUNDS
570 CARILLON PARKWAY
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA 33716
(888) 233-4339
SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON
FEBRUARY 12, 2003
IDEX MUNDER NET50
RELATING TO THE REORGANIZATION INTO
IDEX PBHG MID CAP GROWTH (COLLECTIVELY, THE "FUNDS")
INTRODUCTION
This Proxy Statement/Prospectus is being furnished to you in connection with a
special meeting of shareholders of IDEX Munder Net50 scheduled to be held on
February 12, 2003, as adjourned from time to time (the "Special Meeting"). As
more fully described in this Proxy Statement/Prospectus, the purpose of the
Special Meeting is to vote on a proposed reorganization (the "Reorganization")
of IDEX Munder Net50 (the "Acquired Fund") into IDEX PBHG Mid Cap Growth (the
"Acquiring Fund") (each a "Fund," collectively, the "Funds"), each a series of
IDEX Mutual Funds ("IDEX"), an open-end management investment company. Under an
Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, Acquired Fund would transfer all of its
assets to Acquiring Fund in exchange for shares of beneficial interest of
Acquiring Fund and the assumption by Acquiring Fund of Acquired Fund's
liabilities. You are being asked to vote on the Agreement and Plan of
Reorganization through which this transaction would be accomplished.
Because you, as a shareholder of Acquired Fund, are being asked to approve the
Reorganization that will result in a transaction in which you ultimately will
hold shares of Acquiring Fund, this Proxy Statement also serves as a Prospectus
for Acquiring Fund. The Reorganization will allow you to participate in a Fund
with similar investment objectives and strategies. Acquiring Fund seeks capital
appreciation.
This Proxy Statement/Prospectus, which you should retain for future reference,
contains important information about Acquiring Fund that you should know before
investing. A Statement of Additional Information dated December 2, 2002 ("SAI"),
has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"),
contains additional information about the Funds, and is incorporated herein by
reference. For a more detailed discussion of the investment objectives,
policies, restrictions and risks of each of the Funds, see the IDEX Prospectus
and the IDEX SAI, both dated November 11, 2002, each of which is incorporated
herein by reference and may be obtained without charge by calling (888)
233-4339. Each of the Funds also provides periodic reports to its shareholders,
which highlight certain important information about the Funds, including
investment results and financial information. The annual report for the Funds
dated October 31, 2001, is incorporated herein by reference. You may receive a
copy of the most recent annual report and semi-annual report for the Funds,
without charge, by contacting IDEX, P.O. Box 9015, Clearwater, FL 33758-9015, or
by calling (888) 233-4339.
You may also obtain proxy materials, reports and other information filed by
either Fund from the SEC's Public Reference Section (202-942-8090) or from the
SEC's internet website at www.sec.gov. Copies of materials may also be obtained,
after paying a duplicating fee, by electronic request at the following e-mail
address: publicinfo@sec.gov, or by writing the SEC's Public Reference Section,
Washington, DC 20549-0102.
THE U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION HAS NOT APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED
THESE SECURITIES, OR DETERMINED THAT THIS PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS IS TRUTHFUL
OR COMPLETE. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
DATE: DECEMBER 4, 2002
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SUMMARY
You should read this entire Proxy Statement/Prospectus carefully. For additional
information, you should consult the IDEX Prospectus, which is incorporated by
reference, and the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, which is attached
hereto as Appendix A.
THE PROPOSED REORGANIZATION -- On September 9, 2002, the IDEX Board of Trustees
approved, with respect to each of the Funds, an Agreement and Plan of
Reorganization (the "Reorganization Plan"). Subject to approval of Acquired Fund
shareholders, the Reorganization Plan provides for:
- - the transfer of all of the assets of Acquired Fund to Acquiring Fund, in
exchange for shares of Acquiring Fund;
- - the assumption by Acquiring Fund of all of the liabilities of Acquired
Fund;
- - the distribution of shares of Acquiring Fund to the shareholders of
Acquired Fund; and
- - the complete liquidation of Acquired Fund.
The Reorganization is expected to be effective upon the close of business on
February 28, 2003, or on a later date as the parties may agree (the "Closing").
As a result of the Reorganization, each shareholder of Acquired Fund would
become a shareholder of Acquiring Fund. Each shareholder would receive a number
of full and fractional shares of Acquiring Fund equal to the aggregate value of
shares of Acquired Fund held by such shareholder as of the close of business on
the day of the Closing. As a result of the Reorganization, each owner of shares
of each class of Acquired Fund would become a shareholder of the same class of
shares of Acquiring Fund.
The Reorganization is intended to eliminate duplication of costs and other
inefficiencies arising from having two similar funds within IDEX. Shareholders
in the Fund are expected to benefit from the elimination of this duplication and
from the larger asset base that will result from the Reorganization.
Approval of the Reorganization Plan requires the affirmative vote of the lessor
of (i) a majority of the outstanding shares of Acquired Fund; or (ii) 67% or
more of the shares represented at a meeting of shareholders at which the holders
of more than 50% of the outstanding shares are represented. In the event that
the shareholders of Acquired Fund do not approve the Reorganization, Acquired
Fund would continue to operate as a separate entity, and the IDEX Board of
Trustees would determine what further action, if any, to take.
AFTER CAREFUL CONSIDERATION, THE IDEX BOARD OF TRUSTEES UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE
PROPOSED REORGANIZATION. THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE "FOR" THE PROPOSED
REORGANIZATION.
In considering whether to approve the Reorganization, you should note that:
- - Acquired Fund has an investment objective that is similar in many respects
to the investment objective of Acquiring Fund. Both Acquired Fund and
Acquiring Fund seek capital appreciation. In seeking its objective,
Acquired Fund invests primarily in equity securities of foreign and
domestic companies that are in Internet and Intranet related industries,
with no limit on the market capitalization or history for the companies
selected, while Acquiring Fund invests primarily in equity securities of
medium-sized companies that have strong business momentum, earnings growth
and capital appreciation potential in pursuit of its investment objective.
- - Acquired Fund invests at least 65% of its assets in a diversified
portfolio of equity securities, which include common and foreign stocks
that are engaged in intra-and internet related businesses. Acquiring Fund
normally invests at least 80% of its assets in common stocks of companies
with market capitalizations or average revenues between $500 million and
$10 billion.
- - The Funds have the same investment adviser, AEGON/Transamerica Fund
Advisers, Inc. ("ATFA"), located at 570 Carillon Parkway, St. Petersburg,
Florida 33716. ATFA has engaged Pilgrim Baxter & Associates, Ltd.
("PBHG"), 1400 Liberty Ridge Drive, Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087-5593 to
provide sub-advisory services to Acquiring Fund.
- - The proposed Reorganization is expected to result in a reduction in total
operating expenses, including expenses net of applicable expense
reductions, for current shareholders of Acquired Fund.
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PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION INFORMATION -- The purchase and redemption provisions
for the Funds are the same. For additional information on purchase and
redemption provisions see "Comparison of Fees and Expenses" and "More
Information Regarding the Funds."
FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE REORGANIZATION -- The Funds expect that
the Reorganization will be considered a tax-free reorganization within the
meaning of section 368(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended
(the "Code"). As such you will not recognize a gain or loss as a result of
the Reorganization. See "Information About The Reorganization - Tax
Considerations."
PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN ACQUIRING FUND - The Funds share similar
investment risks. Each Fund is subject to the principal investment risks of
investing in stocks and medium-sized companies, and Acquired Fund is also
subject to sector risk by investing primarily in companies engaged Internet
and Intranet related activities. For more information regarding the risks of
the Funds, see "Comparisons of Investment Techniques and Risks of the Funds."
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INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES
COMPARISON OF INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND PRIMARY INVESTMENT STRATEGIES --
ACQUIRED FUND ACQUIRING FUND
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INVESTMENT
OBJECTIVE Seeks long-term capital appreciation. Seeks capital appreciation.
- --------- ------------------------------------- -------------------------------------
INVESTMENT - Acquired Fund seeks to achieve - Acquiring Fund pursues its
STRATEGIES its objective by investing, under objective by investing, under
normal circumstances, at least normal circumstances, at least
65% of its total assets in equity 80% of its total assets in
securities of domestic and common stocks, issued by
foreign companies that are mid-sized companies with market
engaged in Internet and Intranet capitalizations or average
related businesses. revenues between $500 million
and $10 billion.
- Acquired Fund may invest in - Acquiring Fund invests
small companies, and without primarily in companies that have
limit in initial public offerings. strong business momentum,
earnings growth and capital
appreciation potential.
- Acquired Fund intends to hold - Under adverse market
approximately 50 different conditions, Acquiring Fund may
securities, but may hold between take a temporary defensive
40 and 60 securities at any position to maintain liquidity
time. Of the companies selected, when economic or market
70-90% are expected to be conditions are unfavorable for
domestic, while 10-30% are profitable investing. The
expected to be foreign. Acquiring Fund may be unable to
pursue its investment objective
during that time.
- Acquired Fund has no limit on - PBHG uses its own fundamental
the market capitalization of the research computer models and
companies in which it may invest, proprietary measures of growth
or the length of the operating and business momentum in
history for the companies. managing the Acquiring Fund.
- Acquired Fund, to a lesser - Although it invests primarily
extent, may invest in emerging in common stocks of medium-
markets, purchase and sell sized companies, Acquiring Fund
options, forward currency may, to a lesser extent, invest
exchange contracts and use in options and futures contracts
various investment techniques or for hedging and risk management.
other securities or investment
strategies in pursuit of its
investment objective.
INVESTMENT AEGON/Transamerica Fund Advisers, AEGON/Transamerica Fund Advisers,
ADVISER Inc. Inc.
SUB-ADVISER Munder Capital Management Pilgrim Baxter & Associates, Ltd.
PORTFOLIO Paul T. Cook, CFA Gary L. Pilgrim, CFA
MANAGERS
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As you can see from the chart above, the investment objectives and strategies of
the Funds are similar. However, differences do exist. For example, Acquiring
Fund invests primarily in common stocks of companies with small and medium
capitalization, whereas Acquired Fund invests primarily in issuers worldwide
that are strictly isolated in either technology or communications related
industries.
Following the Reorganization, and in the ordinary course of business as a mutual
fund, certain holdings of Acquired Fund that were transferred to Acquiring Fund
in connection with the Reorganization may be sold. Such sales may result in
increased transactional costs for Acquiring Fund.
RELATIVE PERFORMANCE -- The following table shows the average annual total
return for each Fund and the listed broad-based securities indexes. Average
annual total return is shown for each calendar year since 2001 in the case of
Acquired Fund, and since 1999 in the case of Acquiring Fund. The indexes have an
inherent performance advantage over the Funds, since an index has no cash in its
portfolio, and incurs no operating expenses. An investor cannot invest in an
index. Total return is calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and
capital gain distributions at net asset value and excluding the deduction of any
sales charges.
RUSSELL
MID CAP
CALENDAR ACQUIRED ACQUIRING GROWTH
YEAR ENDED FUND S&P 500 FUND INDEX
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12/31/00 N/A N/A (17.30)% (11.75)%
12/31/01 (49.53)% (11.88)% (37.29)% (20.15)%
COMPARISON OF INVESTMENT TECHNIQUES AND RISKS OF THE FUNDS -- The following is a
summary of the principal types of securities in which each Fund may invest and
strategies the Funds may employ in pursuit of its respective investment
objectives. As with any security, an investment in a fund's shares involves
certain risks, including loss of principal. The Funds are subject to varying
degrees of risk. An investment in either Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is
not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government
agency. The following discussion addresses the primary risks of investing in the
Funds. However, the fact that a particular risk is not identified as a main risk
for the Fund does not mean that the Fund is prohibited from investing its assets
in securities that give rise to that risk. It simply means that the risk is not
a main risk of the Fund. For further information regarding risks of investing in
the Funds, see the SAI.
STOCKS. While stocks have historically outperformed other investments over the
long term, they tend to go up and down more dramatically over the shorter term.
These price movements may result from factors affecting individual companies,
industries or the securities market as a whole. Because the stocks a Fund holds
fluctuate in price, the value of your investments in a Fund will go up and down.
SMALL- OR MEDIUM-SIZED COMPANIES. The Funds may invest in small- or medium-sized
companies, which involve greater risk than is customarily associated with more
established companies. Stocks of such companies may be subject to more abrupt or
erratic price movements than larger company securities. Small companies often
have limited product lines, markets, or financial resources, and their
management may lack depth and experience. Such companies usually do not pay
significant dividends that could cushion returns in a falling market.
FOREIGN SECURITIES. Investments in foreign securities (including American
Depositary Receipts (ADRs), Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs), and European
Depositary Receipts (EDRs) involve risks relating to political, social and
economic
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developments abroad, as well as risks resulting from the differences between the
regulations to which U.S. and foreign markets are subject. These risks include:
changes in currency values; currency speculation; currency trading costs;
different accounting and reporting practices; less information available to the
public; less(or different) regulation of securities markets; more complex
business negotiations; less liquidity; more fluctuations in prices; delays in
settling foreign securities transactions; higher costs for holding shares
(custodial fees); higher transaction costs; vulnerability to seizure and taxes;
political instability and small markets; different trading days; and forward
foreign currency contracts for hedging.
SECTOR RISK. Acquired Fund invests primarily in companies engaged in Internet
and Intranet related activities. The value of such companies is particularly
vulnerable to rapidly changing technology, extensive government regulation and
relatively high risks of obsolescence caused by scientific and technological
advances. The value of the Fund's shares may fluctuate more than shares of a
fund investing in a broader range of industries.
COMPARISON OF FEES AND EXPENSES
The following describes and compares the fees and expenses that you may pay if
you buy and hold shares of the Funds. While the Reorganization is anticipated to
reduce the total operating expenses for current shareholders of Acquired Fund
and will not affect Acquiring Fund's management fees (as a percentage of the
Fund's average daily net assets), ATFA may be deemed to have a material interest
in the proposed Reorganization because combination of the Funds will relieve
ATFA of its obligation to pay sub-advisory fees to Munder under the sub-advisory
agreement applicable to Acquired Fund (although ATFA will continue to pay
sub-advisory fees to PBHG, with respect to Acquiring Fund), and because the
proposed Reorganization is anticipated to reduce ATFA's obligations under the
expense limitation arrangements discussed below.
For further information on the fees and expenses of Acquiring Fund, see "More
Information Regarding the Funds."
MANAGEMENT FEES - Each Fund pays a management fee:
Fund Management Fee
---- --------------
1.00% of the first billion of the Fund's average daily
Acquired Fund net assets; 0.95% of assets over $1 billion. Expense
Cap: 1.60% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
0.80% of the first $500 million of the Fund's
Acquiring Fund average daily net assets; 0.70% of assets over $500
million. Expense Cap: 1.40 % of the Fund's average
daily net assets.
ADMINISTRATION FEES - The Funds pay an administrative services fees to
AEGON/Transamerica Fund Services, Inc. on a cost incurred basis.
DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICES FEES - The distribution (12b-1) and services fees are
the same for both Funds for each respective class of shares. The fees are: 0.35%
for Class A shares, 1.00% for Class B, Class C and Class L shares, and 0.90% for
Class M shares.
EXPENSE LIMITATION ARRANGEMENTS: Expense limitation agreements are in place for
both of the Funds. Under the terms of the expense limitation arrangements, ATFA
has agreed to limit the expenses of the Funds, excluding interest, taxes,
brokerage and extraordinary expenses. The limitation arrangement is subject to
recoupment within 3 years in the case of Acquired Fund. The current expense
limitation arrangement for each Fund will remain in effect through at least
October 31, 2003. There can be no assurance that the expense limitation
arrangements will continue or remain at the same level after that date. The
expense limitation for Acquired Fund is 1.60% and Acquiring Fund's expense
limitation is 1.40%. This information and similar information is shown below in
the table entitled "Annual Fund Operating Expenses."
It is expected that combining the Funds will lower expenses currently borne by
investors in Acquired Fund.
The expenses of each Fund and estimated pro forma expenses giving effect to the
proposed Reorganization are shown in the table below. Expenses for the Funds are
based on the operating expenses incurred for the period ended April 30, 2002.
Pro forma fees and expenses show estimated fees and expenses of Acquiring Fund
after giving effect to the proposed Reorganization. Pro forma numbers are
estimated in good faith and are hypothetical.
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EXPENSE TABLE
ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES (as a percentage of each Fund's average daily net
assets)
Distribution & Total Annual
service (12b-1) Fund Operating Expense Net Operating
Management Fees fees Other Expenses Expenses Reduction(1) Expenses
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ACQUIRING FUND
Class A shares 0.80% 0.35% 1.57% 2.72% 1.00% 1.72%
Class B shares 0.80% 1.00% 1.57% 3.37% 1.00% 2.37%
Class C shares 0.80% 1.00% 1.57% 3.37% 1.00% 2.37%
Class M shares 0.80% 0.90% 1.57% 3.27% 1.00% 2.27%
Class L shares 0.80% 1.00% 1.57% 3.37% 1.00% 2.37%
ACQUIRED FUND
Class A shares 1.00% 0.35% 7.26% 8.61% 6.69% 1.92%
Class B shares 1.00% 1.00% 7.26% 9.26% 6.69% 2.57%
Class C shares 1.00% 1.00% 7.26% 9.26% 6.69% 2.57%
Class M shares 1.00% 0.90% 7.26% 9.16% 6.69% 2.47%
Class L shares 1.00% 1.00% 7.26% 9.26% 6.69% 2.57%
PRO FORMA - ACQUIRING FUND
INCLUDING ACQUIRED FUND
Class A shares 0.80% 0.35% 1.32% 2.47% 0.72% 1.75%
Class B shares 0.80% 1.00% 1.32% 3.12% 0.72% 2.40%
Class C shares 0.80% 1.00% 1.32% 3.12% 0.72% 2.40%
Class M shares 0.80% 0.90% 1.32% 3.02% 0.72% 2.30%
Class L shares 0.80% 1.00% 1.32% 3.12% 0.72% 2.40%
(1) Contractual arrangement with ATFA through 10/31/03 for expenses that
exceed 1.60% with respect to Acquired Fund, and 1.40% with respect to
Acquiring Fund, excluding 12b-1 fees.
(2) L share information is included for your reference; L shares did
commence operations until November 11, 2002.
EXAMPLE.
This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Funds.
It shows the cumulative expenses you would pay if you invested $10,000 and held
your shares for various time periods, with a 5% annual return and Fund operating
expenses remaining the same. This return is for illustration purposes and is not
guaranteed. Actual costs may be higher or lower.
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If the shares are redeemed at the end of each period:
1 YEAR* 3 YEARS* 5 YEARS* 10 YEARS*
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ACQUIRING FUND
Class A shares $ 715 $1,258 $1,826 $3,364
Class B shares 740 1,243 1,769 3,443
Class C shares 240 943 1,669 3,591
Class M shares 427 1,004 1,705 3,564
Class L shares 440 943 1,669 3,591
ACQUIRED FUND
Class A shares $ 734 $2,352 $3,854 $7,161
Class B shares 760 2,377 3,843 7,238
Class C shares 260 2,077 3,743 7,324
Class M shares 447 2,131 3,768 7,303
Class L shares 460 2,077 3,743 7,324
PRO FORMA - ACQUIRING FUND
INCLUDING ACQUIRED FUND
Class A shares $ 718 $1,212 $1,732 $3,150
Class B shares 743 1,195 1,673 3,229
Class C shares 243 895 1,573 3,380
Class M shares 430 957 1,608 3,353
Class L shares 443 895 1,573 3,380
If the share are not redeemed at the end of each period:
1 YEAR* 3 YEARS* 5 YEARS* 10 YEARS*
------ ------ ------ ------
ACQUIRING FUND
Class A shares $ 715 $1,258 $1,826 $3,364
Class B shares 240 943 1,669 3,443
Class C shares 240 943 1,669 3,591
Class M shares 328 1,004 1,705 3,564
Class L shares 240 943 1,669 3,591
ACQUIRED FUND
Class A shares $ 734 $2,352 $3,854 $7,161
Class B shares 260 2,077 3,743 7,238
Class C shares 260 2,077 3,743 7,324
Class M shares 348 2,131 3,768 7,303
Class L shares 260 2,077 3,743 7,324
PRO FORMA - ACQUIRING FUND
INCLUDING ACQUIRED FUND
Class A shares $ 718 $1,212 $1,732 $3,150
Class B shares 243 895 1,573 3,229
Class C shares 243 895 1,573 3,380
Class M shares 331 957 1,608 3,353
Class L shares 243 895 1,573 3,380
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Class A and Class M shares of Acquired Fund issued to a shareholder in
connection with the Reorganization will not be subject to any initial sales
charge. Class B, Class L and Class M shares of Acquiring Fund issued to a
shareholder in connection with the Reorganization will be subject to the same
contingent deferred sales charge, if any, applicable to the corresponding shares
of Acquired Fund held by that shareholder immediately prior to the
Reorganization.
In addition, the period that the shareholder held shares of Acquired Fund would
be included in holding period of Acquiring Fund's shares for purposes of
calculating any contingent deferred sales charge. Similarly, Class B shares of
Acquiring Fund issued to a shareholder in connection with the Reorganization
will convert to Class A shares eight years after the date that the corresponding
Class B shares of Acquired Fund were purchased by shareholders. Likewise, Class
M shares of Acquiring Fund issued to a shareholder in connection with the
reorganization will convert to Class A shares ten years after the date that the
corresponding Class M shares of Acquired Fund were purchased by shareholders.
Purchases of shares of Acquiring Fund after the Reorganization will be subject
to the sales load structure described in the table below for Acquiring Fund.
This is the same load structure that is currently in effect for Acquired Fund.
SHAREHOLDER FEES (fees paid directly from your investment)
CLASS OF SHARES
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A B C L M
Maximum sales charge
(load) imposed on
purchases (as a % of 5.50% None None None 1.00%
offering price)
Maximum deferred sales
charge (load) (as a
percentage of purchase None(a) 5.00% None 2.00% 1.00%
price or redemption
proceeds, whichever is
lower)
(a) Certain purchases of Class A shares in amounts of $1 million or more
are subject to a 1% contingent deferred sales charge for 24 months
after purchase.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT ACQUIRING FUND
INVESTMENT ADVISER -- ATFA is Acquiring Fund's investment adviser. On April
30, 2002, the aggregate assets of all of the mutual funds under the investment
management of ATFA were approximately $15.8 billion. IDEX has entered into an
Investment Advisory Agreement ("Advisory Agreement") on behalf of Acquiring Fund
with ATFA wherein ATFA supervises Acquiring Fund's investments and conducts its
investment program. The Advisory Agreement provides that ATFA will perform the
following services or cause them to be performed by others to: (i) furnish
investment advice and recommendations (ii) supervise the purchase and sale of
securities as directed by appropriate Fund officers, and (iii) be responsible
for the administration of the Fund. The Advisory Agreement is not assignable and
may be terminated without penalty upon 60 days written notice at the option of
either IDEX or ATFA, or by a vote of shareholders of Acquiring Fund. Advisory
fees are computed and accrued daily and paid monthly.
SUB-ADVISER -- PBHG is Acquiring Fund's sub-adviser. On April 30, 2002, the
aggregate assets of all of the mutual funds under the investment management of
PBHG were approximately $10.5 billion. PBHG has overall responsibility for the
management of the Fund. ATFA and PBHG have entered into an agreement that
requires PBHG to provide investment sub-advisory, statistical and research
services to Acquiring Fund, supervise and arrange for the purchase and sale of
securities on behalf of the Fund, and provide for the maintenance and
compilation of records pertaining to the investment sub-advisory function. The
agreement with PBHG can be terminated by the Board of Trustees of IDEX upon 60
days' written notice of either party. Sub-Advisory fees are computed and accrued
daily and paid monthly.
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INVESTMENT PERSONNEL -- The following individual has responsibility for the
day-to-day management of Acquiring Fund:
- - GARY L. PILGRIM, CFA, leads a team of investment professionals for PBHG
Mid Cap Growth. Mr. Pilgrim is the president and chief investment
officer of Pilgrim Baxter, and has been a growth stock manager for over
30 years. Mr. Pilgrim has managed Acquiring Fund since March 2001.
PERFORMANCE OF ACQUIRING FUND -- The bar chart and table below provide an
indication of the risks of investing in Acquiring Fund by showing (on a calendar
year basis) Acquiring Fund's annual total return for its first calendar year of
operations, and by showing (on a calendar year basis) how Acquiring Fund's
average annual returns for a one-year period compare to those of a broad-based
securities market index -- the Russell Mid Cap Growth Index. The information
below is based on the performance of the Class A shares of Acquiring Fund and
does not reflect the impact of sales charges. The bar chart and table assume
reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. The Fund's past
performance is not an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.
One year total return as of 12/31/01 (%)(1)
Insert Bar graph - (37.29)%
During the period shown in the chart, Acquiring Fund's best
quarterly performance was 19.81% for the quarter ended
6/30/01, and the Fund's worst quarterly performance was -
(37.67)% for the quarter ended 3/31/01.
(1) As of September 30, 2002, the end of the most recent
calendar quarter, the fund's year-to-date return for
Class A shares was (30.19)%.
The table below shows the average annual total returns of Acquiring Fund if you
average actual performance over various lengths of time, compared to the Russell
Mid Cap Growth Index. An index has an inherent performance advantage over
Acquiring Fund since it has no cash in its portfolio, imposes no sales charges
and incurs no operating expenses. An investor cannot invest directly in an
index. Additional information about Acquiring Fund is included in the section
"More Information Regarding the Funds."
SINCE INCEPTION
DECEMBER 31, 2001 ONE YEAR (3/1/1999)
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Acquiring Fund
Return before taxes (40.74)% (0.55)%
Return after taxes on distributions* (40.74)% (0.79)%
Return after taxes on distributions (24.81)% (0.48)%
and sale of fund shares*
Russell 2000 Class A (20.15)% 3.02%
* The after-tax returns are calculated using the historic
highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do
not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
** Returns reflect the maximum sales load of 5.5% and include the
reinvestment of dividends and capital gains.
For more information about Acquiring Fund's performance, including a discussion
of factors that materially impact its performance, please see Appendix B.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE REORGANIZATION
THE REORGANIZATION PLAN -- The Reorganization Plan provides for the transfer of
all of the assets and liabilities of Acquired Fund to Acquiring Fund solely in
exchange for shares of Acquiring Fund. Acquired Fund will distribute the shares
of Acquiring Fund received in the exchange to its shareholders, and then
Acquired Fund will be liquidated.
After the Reorganization, each shareholder of Acquired Fund will own shares in
Acquiring Fund having an aggregate value equal to the aggregate value of shares
of Acquired Fund held by that shareholder as of the close of business on the
business day preceding the Closing.
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Until the Closing, shareholders of Acquired Fund will continue to be able to
redeem their shares. Redemption requests received after the Closing will be
treated as requests received by Acquiring Fund for the redemption of its shares
received by the shareholder in the Reorganization.
The obligations of the Funds under the Reorganization Plan are subject to
various conditions, including approval of the shareholders of Acquired Fund. The
Reorganization Plan also requires that the Funds take, or cause to be taken, all
actions, and do or cause to be done, all things reasonably necessary, proper or
advisable to consummate and make effective the transactions contemplated by the
Reorganization Plan. The Reorganization Plan may be terminated by mutual
agreement of the parties or on certain other grounds. For a complete description
of the terms and conditions of the Reorganization, see the Reorganization Plan
at Appendix A, which modifies the foregoing summary of the Reorganization Plan
in its entirety.
REASONS FOR THE REORGANIZATION -- The Reorganization is one of several
reorganizations that are proposed or have already taken place among various IDEX
funds. The IDEX complex has grown in recent years through the addition of many
funds. IDEX management has proposed the consolidation of several of the IDEX
funds that they believe have similar or compatible strategies. Fund performance
is also a key factor management considers when evaluating the funds to present
to the Board for its consideration. The Reorganization is designed to be part of
the proposed reduction of the substantial overlap in funds offered in the IDEX
complex, thereby helping to eliminate inefficiencies and confusion about
overlapping funds. IDEX also believes that the Reorganization may benefit
shareholders by resulting in a surviving fund with a greater asset base. This is
expected to provide greater investment opportunities for Acquiring Fund and the
potential to take larger portfolio positions. Based upon these considerations,
among others, the IDEX Board determined that the Funds should be reorganized.
BOARD CONSIDERATION -- The proposed Reorganization was presented to the IDEX
Board of Trustees for consideration and approval at a Special Meeting held
September 9, 2002. For the reasons discussed below, the Trustees, including all
of the Trustees who are not "interested persons" (as defined in the Investment
Company Act of 1940), determined that the interests of the shareholders of the
respective Funds would not be diluted as a result of the proposed
Reorganization, and that the proposed Reorganization was in the best interests
of the Funds and their shareholders.
The IDEX Board of Trustees, in recommending the proposed transaction, considered
a number of factors, including the following:
1. expense ratios and information regarding fees and expenses of Acquired
Fund and Acquiring Fund;
2. the viability of Acquired Fund with its small asset base;
3. the Reorganization would not dilute the interests of the Funds' current
shareholders;
4. the relative investment performance and risks of Acquiring Fund as
compared to Acquired Fund;
5. the similarity of Acquiring Fund's investment objective, and certain of
its policies and restrictions to those of Acquired Fund;
6. the tax-free nature of the Reorganization to Acquired Fund and its
shareholders;
7. the allocation of estimated costs for the Reorganization to the management
company;
8. the expertise of PBHG.
The Board also considered the future potential benefits to IDEX in that its
costs to administer both Funds may be reduced if the Reorganization is approved.
THE IDEX BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECOMMENDS THAT SHAREHOLDERS OF ACQUIRED FUND APPROVE
THE REORGANIZATION.
TAX CONSIDERATIONS -- The Reorganization is intended to qualify for Federal
income tax purposes as a tax-free reorganization under Section 368 of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). Accordingly, pursuant to
this treatment, neither Acquired Fund, nor Acquiring Fund is expected to
recognize any gain or loss for federal income tax purposes from the transactions
contemplated by the Reorganization Plan. As a condition to the closing of the
Reorganization, the Funds will receive an opinion from the law firm of Dechert
to the effect that the Reorganization will qualify as a tax-free reorganization
for Federal income tax purposes. That opinion will be based in part upon certain
assumptions and upon certain representations made by the Funds.
Immediately prior to the Reorganization, Acquired Fund will pay a dividend or
dividends which, together with all previous dividends, will have the effect of
distributing to the shareholders all of Acquired Fund's investment company
taxable
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income for taxable years ending on or prior to the Reorganization (computed
without regard to any deduction for dividends paid) and all of its net capital
gains, if any, realized in taxable years ending on or prior to the
Reorganization (after reduction for any available capital loss carryforward).
Such dividends will be included in the taxable income of Acquired Fund's
shareholders.
EXPENSES OF THE REORGANIZATION -- ATFA will pay all of the expenses relating to
the Reorganization, including, but not limited to, the costs of the proxy
solicitation and necessary filing with the SEC.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUNDS
FORM OF ORGANIZATION -- Each of the Funds is a series of IDEX Mutual Funds, an
open-end management company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. IDEX is
governed by a Board of Trustees, which consists of ten Trustees. For more
information regarding the history of IDEX, please see the SAI.
DISTRIBUTOR - AFSG Securities Corporation ("AFSG"), located at 4333 Englewood
Road NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52499, is principal distributor for both Funds. AFSG
is an affiliate of IDEX and ATFA. ASFG underwrites and distributes all classes
of Fund shares and bears the expense of offering these shares to the public. The
Funds pay AFSG, or its agent, a fee for those services. Please see "More
Information Regarding the Funds," below, for additional information regarding
the fees paid to ASFG by the Funds.
DIVIDENDS AND OTHER DISTRIBUTIONS -- Each Fund pays dividends from net
investment income, and distributes net capital gains, if any, at least annually.
Dividends and distributions of each Fund are automatically reinvested in
additional shares of the respective class of the particular Fund, unless the
shareholder requests cash. There are no fees or sales charges on reinvestments.
If the Reorganization Plan is approved by shareholders of Acquired Fund, then as
soon as practicable before the Closing, Acquired Fund will pay its shareholders
a cash distribution of all undistributed net investment income and undistributed
realized net capital gains.
CAPITALIZATION -- The following table shows, on an unaudited basis, the
capitalization of each Fund as of 4/30/02, and on a pro forma basis, as of
4/30/02, giving effect to the Reorganization (Class L shares were not offered
until November 11, 2002, so information is not included for that share class):
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NET
ASSET VALUE SHARES
NET ASSETS PER SHARE OUTSTANDING
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ACQUIRING FUND
Class A shares $24,357,668 $9.63 2,530,458
Class B shares 34,422,136 $9.40 3,661,383
Class C shares 9,150,823 $9.40 973,346
Class M shares 4,936,617 $9.44 523,219
ACQUIRED FUND
Class A shares $ 569,167 $3.66 155,440
Class B shares 633,543 $3.60 175,841
Class C shares 238,929 $3.60 66,315
Class M shares 81,935 $3.61 22,684
PRO FORMA - ACQUIRING FUND
INCLUDING ACQUIRED FUND
Class A shares $24,926,835 $9.63 2,685,899
Class B shares 35,055,679 $9.40 3,837,224
Class C shares 9,389,751 $9.40 1,039,661
Class M shares 5,018,552 $9.44 545,903
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROXY STATEMENT
SOLICITATION OF PROXIES -- Proxies are being solicited at the request of the
IDEX Board of Trustees. Solicitation of proxies is being made primarily by the
mailing of this Notice and Proxy Statement/Prospectus with its enclosures on or
about December 6, 2002. (Shareholders of Acquired Fund whose shares are held by
nominees, such as brokers, can vote their proxies by contacting their respective
nominee.) In addition to the solicitation of proxies by mail, employees of IDEX
and its affiliates, without additional compensation, may solicit proxies in
person or by telephone, telegraph, facsimile, or oral communication. The Funds
have retained ALAMO Direct ("ALAMO" or the "Solicitor"), a professional proxy
solicitation firm, to assist with any necessary solicitation of proxies.
Shareholders of Acquired Fund may receive a telephone call from ALAMO asking the
shareholder to vote. The estimated costs for the services of ALAMO are estimated
to be approximately $8,551, plus applicable postage.
In all cases where a proxy is solicited by telephone, the Solicitor is required
to ask the person to provide identifying registration data, including full name
and address, and, if known, the number of shares owned. If the shareholder is a
corporation or other entity, the Solicitor will ask for the title of the person
and for confirmation that the person is authorized to direct the voting of the
shares. The Solicitor will advise the shareholder that the shareholder can vote
his or her shares over the telephone and will ask if the shareholder would like
to cast a vote. Although ALAMO's representative is permitted to answer questions
about the process, he or she is not permitted to recommend to the shareholder
how to vote, other than to read any recommendations set forth in the Proxy
Statement/Prospectus. ALAMO will then record the shareholder's instructions on
the Proxy Card. Within 72 hours, the shareholder will be sent a confirmation of
his or her vote asking the shareholder to call ALAMO immediately if his or her
instructions are not correctly reflected in the confirmation.
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If a shareholder wishes to participate in the Special Meeting, but does not wish
to give a proxy by telephone, the shareholder may still submit the proxy
originally sent with the Proxy Statement/Prospectus, attend in person, vote
online or by facsimile. Should a shareholder require additional information
regarding the proxy or require replacement of the proxy, they may contact IDEX
Customer Service toll-free at (888) 233-4339.
A shareholder may revoke the accompanying proxy at any time prior to its use by
filing with IDEX, as applicable, a written revocation or duly executed proxy
bearing a later date. In addition, any shareholder who attends the Special
Meeting of Acquired Fund shareholders, in person may vote by ballot at the
Special Meeting, thereby canceling any proxy previously given. However,
attendance at the Special Meeting, by itself, will not revoke a previously
tendered proxy. The persons named in the accompanying proxy will vote as
directed by the proxy, but in the absence of voting directions in any proxy that
is signed and returned, they intend to vote "FOR" the Reorganization proposal,
and may vote in their discretion with respect to other matters not now known to
the IDEX Board of Trustees that may be presented at the Special Meeting.
VOTING RIGHTS -- Shares of the Funds entitle their holders to one vote per share
as to any matter on which the holder is entitled to vote, and each fractional
share shall be entitled to a proportionate fractional vote.
Shareholders of Acquired Fund at the close of business on November 15, 2002 (the
"Record Date") will be entitled to be present at the Special Meeting to vote
with respect to their shares owned as of that Record Date. As of the Record
Date, ________ shares of Acquired Fund were outstanding and entitled to vote.
To become effective, the proposed Reorganization must be approved by a "vote of
the majority of the outstanding voting securities" of Acquired Fund, as defined
in the 1940 Act. The "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities"
means the lesser of the vote of (i) 67% or more of the shares of Acquired Fund
entitled to vote thereon present at the Special Meeting if the holders of more
than 50% of such outstanding shares are present in person or represented by
proxy; or (ii) more than 50% of such outstanding shares of Acquired Fund
entitled to vote thereon.
Acquired Fund must have a quorum to conduct its business at the Special Meeting.
The holders of a majority of outstanding shares present in person or by proxy
shall constitute a quorum. In the absence of a quorum, a majority of outstanding
shares entitled to vote, present in person or by proxy, may adjourn the meeting
from time to time until a quorum is present.
If a shareholder abstains from voting as to any matter, or if a broker returns a
"non-vote" proxy, indicating a lack of authority to vote on a matter, the shares
represented by the abstention or non-vote will be deemed present at the Special
Meeting for purposes of determining a quorum. However, abstentions and broker
non-votes will not be deemed represented at the Special Meeting for purposes of
calculating the vote on any matter. As a result, an abstention or broker
non-vote will have the same effect as a vote against the Reorganization. Prior
to the Special Meeting, IDEX expects that broker-dealer firms holding their
shares of the Funds in "street name" for their customers will request voting
instructions from their customers and beneficial owners.
To the knowledge of IDEX, as of November 15, 2002, no Trustee of IDEX
beneficially owned 1% or more of the outstanding shares of either Fund, and the
officers and Trustees of IDEX beneficially owned, as a group, less than 1% of
the shares of either Fund.
Appendix C hereto lists the persons that, as of November 15, 2002, owned
beneficially 5% or more of the outstanding shares of either Fund.
OTHER MATTERS TO COME BEFORE THE SPECIAL MEETING -- The Board of Trustees does
not know of any matters to be presented at the Special Meeting other than those
described in this Proxy Statement/Prospectus. If other business should properly
come before the Special Meeting, the proxy holders will vote thereon in
accordance with their best judgment.
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS -- The Funds are not required to hold regular annual
meetings and, in order to minimize their costs, do not intend to hold meetings
of shareholders unless so required by applicable law, regulation, regulatory
policy or if otherwise deemed advisable by the Funds' management. Therefore it
is not practicable to specify a date by which shareholder proposals must be
received in order to be incorporated in an upcoming proxy statement for an
annual meeting or to be submitted to shareholders of the Funds.
Shareholders wishing to submit proposals should send their written proposals to
the address set forth on the cover of this Proxy Statement/Prospectus a
reasonable time prior to the date of a meeting of shareholders to be considered
for inclusion in the proxy materials for a meeting. Timely submission of a
proposal does not, however, necessarily mean that the proposal will be included.
Persons named as proxies for any subsequent shareholder meeting will vote in
their discretion with respect to proposals submitted on an untimely basis.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUNDS -- Proxy materials, reports and other information
filed by IDEX, on behalf of the Funds, can be inspected and copied at the Public
Reference Facilities maintained by the SEC at 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington,
DC 20549. The SEC maintains an Internet World Wide Web site (http://www.sec.gov)
which contains other information about the Funds.
REPORTS TO SHAREHOLDERS -- IDEX will furnish, without charge, a copy of the most
recent Annual Report and Semi-Annual Report regarding the Funds upon request.
Requests for such reports should be directed to IDEX Mutual Funds at P.O. Box
9015, Clearwater, FL 33758-9015, telephone (888) 233-4339.
IN ORDER THAT THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUM AT THE SPECIAL MEETING MAY BE ASSURED,
PROMPT EXECUTION AND RETURN OF THE ENCLOSED PROXY IS REQUESTED. A
SELF-ADDRESSED, POSTAGE-PAID ENVELOPE IS ENCLOSED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE.
PLEASE NOTE: YOU ALSO MAY INSTEAD VOTE BY TELEPHONE, THROUGH THE INTERNET, OR BY
FACSIMILE BY FOLLOWING THE ENCLOSED INSTRUCTIONS. DO NOT RETURN YOUR PROXY CARD
IF YOU VOTE BY ONE OF THESE METHODS UNLESS YOU LATER DECIDE TO CHANGE YOUR VOTE.
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John K. Carter, Vice President,
Secretary & General Counsel
December 4, 2002
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MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE FUNDS
DISTRIBUTION PLANS AND 12B-1 FEES. The Funds have adopted separate Distribution
Plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 ("1940
Act") (individually, a "12b-1 Plan," and collectively, the "12b-1 Plans"),
applicable to Class A, Class B, Class C, Class L and Class M shares of the
Funds.
The distributor for the Funds, AFSG Securities Corporation ("AFSG") receives the
sales fees or loads imposed on these shares (up to 5.50% of the offering price,
which includes the sales load) and reallows a portion of those fees to the
sellers of the shares. AFSG also receives service and distribution fees under
the 12b-1 Plans as follows:
Distribution of Class A Shares. For these shares, the Funds may pay AFSG a
distribution fee of up to 0.35% annually which includes a service fee of 0.25%.
Fees are based on the average daily net assets of Class A shares. However, if
the service fees rise, the distribution fee is lowered so that the total fees
payable don't exceed 0.35% annually.
Distribution of Class B Shares. For these shares, the Funds may pay AFSG an
annual distribution fee of up to 1.00%, which includes an annual service fee of
0.25%.
Distribution of Class C Shares. For these shares, the Funds may pay AFSG an
annual distribution fee of up to 1.00%, which includes a service fee of 0.25%.
Distribution of Class L Shares. For these shares, the Funds may pay AFSG an
annual distribution fee of up to 1.00%, which includes a service fee of 0.25%.
Distribution of Class M Shares. For these shares, the Funds may pay AFSG an
annual distribution fee of 0.90%, which includes a service fee of 0.25%.
Because the Funds have 12b-1 Plans, even though Class B and Class C shares do
not carry an up-front sales load, the higher distribution and service fees
payable by those shares may, over time, be higher than the total fees paid by
owners of Class A and Class M shares.
OTHER EXPENSES. In addition to the management fee and other fees described
previously, each Fund pays other expenses, such as legal, audit, transfer agency
and custodian fees, and the compensation of Trustees who are not affiliated with
IDEX. Most Fund expenses are allocated proportionately among all of the
outstanding shares of IDEX.
PURCHASING SHARES
IDEX and AFSG reserve the right to reject any purchase order. Please note that
cash, travelers checks, third party checks, money orders and checks drawn on
non-U.S. banks (even if payment is effected through a U.S. bank) generally will
not be accepted. IDEX reserves the right to waive minimum investment amounts.
CHOOSING A SHARE CLASS. IDEX offers five shares classes for the Funds, Class A,
Class B, Class C, Class L and Class M. Effective November 11, 2002, Class C and
Class M were closed to new investors. Class A shares has an initial sales charge
of 5.50%, in most cases, and an annual 12b-1 fee of 0.35%; Class B has no
up-front sales charge, a deferred sales charge starting at 5.00% if you sell in
6 years or less, and an annual 12b-1 fee of 1.00%; Class C has no up-front sales
load and no deferred sales charge with an annual 12b-1 fee of 1.00%; Class L has
a 1.00% up-front sales load, with an annual 1.00% 12b-1 fee and a contingent
deferred sales charge of 2% if redeemed during the first 12 months of purchase,
and 1% if redeemed during the second 12 months of purchase; and Class M has an
initial sales charge of 1.00% with a deferred sales charge of 1.00% if you sell
in the first 18 months, and an annual 12b-1 fee of 0.90%.
PRICE OF SHARES. When you buy shares, you pay Net Asset Value ("NAV") plus any
applicable sales charge. When you sell your shares, you receive NAV minus any
applicable deferred sales charge. Exchange orders are effected at NAV.
DETERMINATION OF NET ASSET VALUE. The NAV per share of each Fund is computed as
of the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (normally 4
p.m. Eastern time) on days when the Exchange is open. The Exchange is open
Monday through Friday, except on observation of the following holidays:
generally New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Good
Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Each Fund's NAV is generally based upon the market value of securities held in
the Fund's portfolio. If market prices are not available, the fair value of
securities is determined using procedures approved by the IDEX Board of
Trustees.
AUTOMATIC INVESTMENT PLAN. With an Automatic Investment Plan,("AIP"), a level
dollar amount is invested monthly and payment is deducted electronically from
your bank account. Call or write IDEX Customer service to establish an AIP.
MINIMUM ACCOUNT BALANCE. IDEX reserves the right to liquidate sufficient shares
to recover annual Transfer Agent fees should the investor fail to maintain
his/her account value at a minimum of $500. If your balance is below $250 due to
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redemptions, your account will be charged a fee and be liquidated; any
applicable contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") will be deducted, and a
check will be mailed to you.
EXECUTION OF REQUESTS. Purchase and sale requests are executed at the NAV next
determined after the order is received in proper form by the Transfer Agent or
Distributor. A purchase order will be deemed to be in proper order form when all
of the required steps set forth in the IDEX prospectus under the section
"Shareholder Information" have been completed. If you purchase by wire, however,
the order will be deemed to be in proper order after the telephone notification
and the federal funds wire have been received. If you purchase by wire, you must
submit an application form in a timely manner. If an order or payment is
received after the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange
(normally, 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time), the shares will not be credited until the
next business day.
You will receive a confirmation of each new transaction in your account, which
also will show you the number of Fund shares you own including the number of
shares being held in safekeeping by the Transfer Agent for your account. You may
rely on these confirmations in lieu of certificates as evidence of your
ownership. IDEX does not issue share certificates on behalf of its funds.
TELEPHONE ORDERS. IDEX and its Transfer Agent will not be responsible for the
authenticity of phone instructions or losses, if any, resulting from
unauthorized shareholder transactions if they reasonably believe that such
instructions were genuine. IDEX and its Transfer Agent have established
reasonable procedures to confirm that instructions communicated by telephone are
genuine. These procedures include recording telephone instructions for exchanges
and expedited redemptions, requiring the caller to give certain specific
identifying information, and providing written confirmation to shareholders of
record not later than five days following such transaction. If IDEX and its
Transfer Agent do not employ these procedures, they may be liable for losses due
to unauthorized or fraudulent telephone instructions. To enjoy this privilege,
you must establish the privilege in advance, when you open your account, or by
adding this feature to your existing account.
EXCHANGE PRIVILEGES AND RESTRICTIONS. An exchange privilege is available. You
may exchange $500 or more of one fund for shares in the same class of another
fund. Any CDSC will be calculated from the date that you purchased your original
shares. Exchange requests may be made in writing to the Transfer Agent or by
calling IDEX Customer Service at
(888) 233-4339. IDEX does not permit market timing or excessive trading and has
adopted special policies to discourage these activities.
HOW TO REDEEM SHARES
Shares of the Funds will be redeemed at the NAV (less any applicable CDSC and/or
federal income tax withholding) next determined after receipt of a redemption
request in good form on any day that the New York Stock Exchange is open for
business. Payment by bank wire is subject to a $10 service fee, in addition to
the fees your bank may charge.
SYSTEMATIC WITHDRAWAL PLAN. You can establish a Systematic Withdrawal Plan
("SWP") either at the time you open your account or at a later date. Call IDEX
Customer Service at (888) 233-4339 for assistance. You must have a minimum
account balance of $10,000 for this privilege.
PAYMENTS. Payments to shareholders for shares redeemed or repurchased ordinarily
will be made within three days after receipt by the Transfer Agent of a written
request in good order. To request payment, you may also call IDEX Customer
Service at (888) 233-4339 and make your request using the automated IDEX
In-Touch(SM) system, by person-to-person, or by accessing your account on the
internet. Maximum amount per day is the lesser of your available balance or
$50,000.
The proceeds of your redemption may be paid by check, or by direct deposit to
your bank. Shares will normally be redeemed for cash, although each fund retains
the right to redeem its shares in kind under unusual circumstances in order to
protect the interests of shareholders by the delivery of securities selected
from its assets at its discretion.
MANAGEMENT OF THE FUNDS
INVESTMENT ADVISER -- ATFA and IDEX have entered into an agreement on behalf of
Acquiring Fund wherein ATFA has agreed to provide investment advisory,
statistical and research services to the Fund, supervise and arrange for the
purchase and sale of securities on behalf of the Fund, and provide for the
maintenance and compilation of records pertaining to the sub-advisory function.
The agreement can be terminated by the IDEX Board upon 60 days written notice.
Investment management fees are computed and accrued daily and paid monthly. For
the year ended October 31, 2001, Acquiring Fund paid investment management fees
of $819,000 to ATFA.
ATFA has overall responsibility for the management of the Funds. However,
subject to the supervision of the IDEX Board, ATFA may hire sub-advisers to
assist with management of the funds.
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PARENT COMPANY INFORMATION -- ATFA is a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of
Western Reserve Life Assurance Co. of Ohio ("Western Reserve"); Western Reserve
is a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of First AUSA Life Insurance Company
("First AUSA"), which is wholly-owned by Transamerica Holding Company;
Transamerica Holding Company is wholly-owned by AEGON USA, Inc. ("AEGON USA"), a
financial services holding company whose primary emphasis is on life and health
insurance, and annuity and investment products. AEGON USA is a wholly-owned
indirect subsidiary of AEGON N.V., a Netherlands corporation and publicly traded
international insurance group.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT -- AEGON/Transamerica Fund Services, Inc. ("ATFS") acts as
the administrative agent for IDEX and, as such, performs administrative
functions and the bookkeeping, accounting and pricing functions for the Funds.
(Prior to July 1, 2002, AFSG provided administrative services to the Funds.) For
these services, ATFS receives reimbursement from IDEX on behalf of the Funds on
a cost incurred basis.
SHAREHOLDER SERVICING AGENT (TRANSFER AGENT) - AEGON/Transamerica Investor
Services, Inc ("ATIS") acts as the transfer agent for the Funds. (Prior to
September 26, 2002, the transfer agent was named Idex Investor Services, Inc.)
As such, ATIS performs all shareholder servicing functions, including
transferring record ownership, processing purchase and redemption transactions,
answering inquiries, mailing shareholder communications and acting as the
dividend disbursing agent. For these services, ATIS receives an annual
per-account charge of $15.39 for each of its shareholder accounts in existence,
$2.73 for each new account opened, and $1.63 for each closed account.
FUND TRANSACTIONS -- Decisions as to the assignment of fund business for each
Fund and negotiation of commission rates are made by the respective Fund's
sub-adviser, whose policy is to obtain the "best execution" (prompt and reliable
execution at a favorable security price) of all Fund transactions. The Advisory
Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement for each Fund specifically provide that in
placing portfolio transactions for a Fund, the Fund's sub-adviser may agree to
pay brokerage commissions for effecting a securities transaction in an amount
higher than another broker or dealer would have charged for effecting that
transaction as authorized, under certain circumstances, by the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934.
In selecting brokers and dealers and in negotiating commissions, a Fund's
sub-adviser considers a number of factors, including but not limited to:
The sub-adviser's knowledge of currently available negotiated commission
rates or prices of securities and other current transaction costs;
The nature of the security being traded;
The size and type of the transaction;
The nature and character of the markets for the security to be purchased
or sold;
The desired timing of the trade;
The activity existing and expected in the market for the particular
security;
The quality of the execution, clearance and settlement services;
Financial stability;
The existence of actual or apparent operational problems of any broker or
dealer; and
Research products and services provided.
In recognition of the value of the foregoing factors, the sub-adviser may place
portfolio transactions with a broker with whom it has negotiated a commission
that is in excess of the commission another broker would have charged for
effecting that transaction. This is done if the sub-adviser determines in good
faith that such amount of commission was reasonable in relation to the value of
the brokerage and research provided by such broker viewed in terms of either
that particular transaction or of the overall responsibilities of the
sub-adviser.
A sub-adviser may also consider the sale or recommendation of a Fund's shares by
a broker or dealer to its customers as a factor in the selection of brokers or
dealers to execute portfolio transactions. In placing portfolio business with
brokers or dealers, a sub-adviser will seek the best execution of each
transaction, and all such brokerage placement must be consistent with the
Conduct Rules of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.
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DIVIDENDS, DISTRIBUTIONS & TAXES
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS. IDEX generally distributes most or all of its net
earnings in the form of dividends. IDEX pays dividends and capital gains, if
any, annually. Dividends and distributions will be determined on a class basis.
Any dividends and distributions paid by IDEX will be automatically reinvested in
additional shares of the respective class of the Fund, unless you elect to
receive dividends in cash. When a dividend or distribution is paid, the NAV per
share is reduced by the amount of payment. You may, upon written request or by
completing the appropriate section of the Account Application, elect to have all
dividends and other distributions paid on a Class A, B, C, L and M shares in a
fund invested into another fund in the same share class.
FEDERAL TAXES. The Funds qualified, and expect to continue to qualify, as a
regulated investment companies under the Internal Revenue Code. As a regulated
investment company, a Fund is not subject to federal income tax on ordinary
income and capital gains, if any, that it distributes to its shareholders.
Fund distributions are taxable as ordinary income to the extent they are
attributable to a fund's net investment income, certain net realized foreign
exchange gains, and net short-term capital gains. They are taxable as long-term
capital gain (at the federal maximum rate of 20%) to the extent they are
attributable to the Fund's excess of net long-term capital gains over net
short-term capital losses. The tax status of any distribution is the same
regardless of how long you have been a shareholder in a Fund and whether you
elect to reinvest distributions or receive cash. Certain distributions paid by a
Fund in January may be taxable to shareholders as if they were received on the
prior December 31.
As of October 31, 2001, Acquired Fund had capital loss carryforwards totaling
$465,147, expiring on October 31, 2009. Acquired Fund had capital loss
carryforwards totaling $2,310,608 expiring on October 31, 2008. The utilization
of tax capital loss carryforwards from Acquired Fund may be limited.
You should rely on your own tax adviser for advice about particular federal,
state and local tax consequences of investing in mutual funds.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR ACQUIRING FUND
FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD
The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand Acquiring
Fund's financial performance for its shares for each period shown. No
information is shown for Class L shares, which did not commence operations until
after the periods shown. Certain information reflects financial results for a
single Fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an
investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the Fund assuming
reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. The information, for the fiscal
years ended 10/31/01, has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, whose
report, along with the IDEX financial statements, are included in the IDEX
Annual Report, which is available upon request. The information for the period
ended 4/30/02 is unaudited and is included in the IDEX Semi-Annual Report, which
is also available upon request.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
IDEX PBHG MID CAP GROWTH
For a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period:
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS DISTRIBUTIONS
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NET
NET ASSET REALIZED
VALUE, NET AND FROM NET FROM NET
YEAR OR BEGINNING INVESTMENT UNREALIZED TOTAL INVESTMENT REALIZED TOTAL
PERIOD ENDED OF PERIOD INCOME (LOSS) GAIN (LOSS) OPERATIONS INCOME CAPITAL GAINS DISTRIBUTIONS
------------ --------- ------------- ----------- ---------- ------ ------------- -------------
Class A 04/30/2002 (5) 9.24 (0.08) 0.47 0.39 - - -
10/31/2001 (5) 20.94 (0.12) (11.58) (11.70) - - -
10/31/2000 14.80 (0.02) 6.47 6.45 - (0.31) (0.31)
10/31/1999 10.00 0.02 4.78 4.80 - - -
Class B 04/30/2002 (5) 9.05 (0.11) 0.46 0.35 - - -
10/31/2001 (5) 20.76 (0.21) (11.50) (11.71) - - -
10/31/2000 14.76 (0.16) 6.47 6.31 - (0.31) (0.31)
10/31/1999 10.00 (0.02) 4.78 4.76 - - -
Class C 04/30/2002 (5) 9.05 (0.10) 0.45 0.35 - - -
10/31/2001 (5) 20.76 (0.22) (11.49) (11.71) - - -
10/31/2000 14.76 (0.16) 6.47 6.31 - (0.31) (0.31)
Class M 04/30/2002 (5) 9.08 (0.10) 0.46 0.36 - - -
10/31/2001 (5) 20.79 (0.20) (11.51) (11.71) - - -
10/31/2000 14.77 (0.14) 6.47 6.33 - (0.31) (0.31)
10/31/1999 10.00 (0.01) 4.78 4.77 - - -
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RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
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RATIO OF EXPENSES TO
NET ASSETS, AVERAGE NET ASSETS (1) (3) NET INVESTMENT
NET ASSET TOTAL END OF -------------------- INCOME (LOSS) TO PORTFOLIO
YEAR OR VALUE, END RETURN PERIOD EXCLUDING AVERAGE NET TURNOVER
PERIOD ENDED OF PERIOD (2) (000'S) CREDITS GROSS ASSETS (1) (4) RATE (4)
------------- ---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ----- -----
Class A 04/30/2002 (5) 9.63 4.24% 24,358 1.72 2.72 (1.59) 96.39
10/31/2001 (5) 9.24 (55.87)% 23,952 1.55 2.12 (0.91) 171.89
10/31/2000 20.94 43.78% 48,842 1.55 2.06 (0.80) 129.20
10/31/1999 14.80 48.06% 2,571 1.55 6.95 (0.88) 150.78
Class B 04/30/2002 (5) 9.40 3.86% 34,422 2.37 3.37 (2.24) 96.39
10/31/2001 (5) 9.05 (56.42)% 34,017 2.20 2.77 (1.56) 171.89
10/31/2000 20.76 43.07% 68,184 2.20 2.71 (1.45) 129.20
10/31/1999 14.76 47.63% 2,875 2.20 7.60 (1.53) 150.78
Class C 04/30/2002 (5) 9.40 3.86% 9,151 2.37 3.37 (2.24) 96.39
10/31/2001 (5) 9.05 (56.42)% 8,595 2.20 2.77 (1.56) 171.89
10/31/2000 20.76 43.07% 16,972 2.20 2.71 (1.45) 129.20
Class M 04/30/2002 (5) 9.44 3.98% 4,936 2.27 3.27 (2.14) 96.39
10/31/2001 (5) 9.08 (56.33)% 5,502 2.10 2.67 (1.46) 171.89
10/31/2000 20.79 43.17% 14,734 2.10 2.61 (1.35) 129.20
10/31/1999 14.77 47.70% 1,016 2.10 7.50 (1.43) 150.78
Notes to Financial Highlights
(1) Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets shows: Excluding Credits
(net expense ratio which is total expenses less fee waivers and
reimbursements by the investment adviser). Gross (total expenses not
taking into account fee waivers and reimbursements by the investment
adviser or affiliated brokerage and custody earnings credits, if
any).
(2) Total Return has been calculated for the applicable period without
deduction of a sales load, if any, on an initial purchase for Class
A or Class C Shares. Periods of less than one year are not
annualized.
(3) Periods of less than one year are annualized. The Ratio of Net
Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets is based upon Net
Investment Income (Loss) prior to certain reclassifications as
discussed in Note 1 of the Notes to the Financial Statements.
(4) Periods of less than one year are not annualized.
(5) Calculated based on average number of shares outstanding during the
period.
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APPENDIX A
AGREEMENT & PLAN OF REORGANIZATION
THIS AGREEMENT & PLAN OF REORGANIZATION (the "Plan") is made as of the 8th day
of October, 2002 by IDEX Mutual Funds (the "Company") with its principal place
of business at 570 Carillon Parkway, St. Petersburg, Florida 33716, on behalf of
IDEX PBHG Mid Cap Growth (the "Acquiring Fund") and IDEX Munder Net50 (the
"Acquired Fund"), separate series of the Company.
This Plan is intended to be, and is adopted as a plan of reorganization and
liquidation within the meaning of Section 368(a)(1) of the United States
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). The reorganization (the
"Reorganization") will consist of the transfer of all of the assets of Acquired
Fund to Acquiring Fund in exchange solely for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class L
and Class M voting shares of beneficial interest of Acquiring Fund (the
"Acquiring Fund Shares"), the assumption by Acquiring Fund of all liabilities of
Acquired Fund, and the distribution of Acquiring Fund Shares to the shareholders
of Acquired Fund in complete liquidation of Acquired Fund as provided herein,
all upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth in this Plan.
WHEREAS, the Company is an open-end, registered investment management company
and Acquired Fund owns securities which generally are assets of the character in
which Acquiring Fund is permitted to invest.
WHEREAS, the Trustees of the Company have determined that the exchange of all of
the assets of Acquired Fund for Acquiring Fund Shares, and the assumption of all
liabilities of Acquired Fund by Acquiring Fund, is in the best interests of
Acquiring Fund and its shareholders, and that the interests of the existing
shareholders of Acquiring Fund would not be diluted as a result of this
transaction.
WHEREAS, the Trustees of the Company have determined, with respect to Acquired
Fund, that the exchange of all of the assets of Acquired Fund for Acquiring Fund
Shares, and the assumption of all liabilities of Acquired Fund by Acquiring
Fund, is in the best interests of Acquired Fund and its shareholders, and that
the interests of the existing shareholders of Acquiring Fund would not be
diluted as a result of this transaction.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the covenants and
agreements hereinafter set forth, the Company, on behalf of Acquiring Fund and
Acquired Fund separately, hereby covenants and agrees to the following terms and
conditions:
1. TRANSFER OF ASSETS OF ACQUIRED FUND TO ACQUIRING FUND IN EXCHANGE FOR
ACQUIRING FUND SHARES, THE ASSUMPTION OF ALL ACQUIRED FUND LIABILITIES
AND THE LIQUIDATION OF ACQUIRED FUND
1.1 Subject to the requisite approval of the shareholders of
Acquired Fund and the other terms and conditions herein set
forth and on the basis of the representations and warranties
contained herein, the Company will transfer all of Acquired
Fund's assets, as set forth in paragraph 1.2, to Acquiring
Fund, and Acquiring Fund agrees in exchange therefore: (i) to
deliver to Acquired Fund the number of full and fractional
Class A, Class B, Class C, Class L and Class M Acquiring Fund
Shares determined by dividing the value of Acquired Fund's net
assets with respect to each class, computed in the manner and
as of the time and date set forth in paragraph 2.1, by the net
asset value of one Acquiring Fund Share of the same class,
computed in the manner and as of the time and date set forth
in paragraph 2.2; and (ii) to assume all liabilities of
Acquired Fund. Such transactions shall take place at the
closing provided for in paragraph 3.1 (the "Closing").
1.2 The assets of Acquired Fund to be acquired by Acquiring Fund
shall consist of all assets and property, including, without
limitation, all cash, securities, commodities and futures
interests and dividends or interests receivable that are owned
by Acquired Fund and any deferred or prepaid expenses shown as
an asset on the books of Acquired Fund on the closing date
provided for in paragraph 3.1 (the "Closing Date")
(collectively, "Assets").
1.3 Acquired Fund will endeavor to discharge all of its known
liabilities and obligations prior to the Closing Date.
Acquiring Fund shall also assume all of the liabilities of
Acquired Fund, whether accrued or contingent, known or
unknown, existing at the Valuation Date. On or as soon as
practicable prior to the Closing Date, Acquired Fund will
declare and pay to its shareholders of record one or more
dividends and/or other distributions that, together with all
previous distributions, shall have the effect of distributing
to its shareholders (i) all of its investment company taxable
income and all of its net realized capital gains, if any, for
the period from the
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close of its last taxable year to the end of the business day
on the Closing; and (ii) any undistributed investment company
taxable income and net capital gain from any period to the
extent not otherwise distributed.
1.4 Immediately after the transfer of assets provided for in
paragraph 1.1, Acquired Fund will distribute to Acquired
Fund's shareholders of record with respect to each class of
its shares, determined as of immediately after the close of
business on the Closing Date (the "Acquired Fund
Shareholders"), on a pro rata basis within that class,
Acquiring Fund Shares of the same class received by Acquired
Fund pursuant to paragraph 1.1, and will completely liquidate.
Such distribution and liquidation will be accomplished, with
respect to Acquired Fund's shares, by the transfer of
Acquiring Fund Shares then credited to the account of Acquired
Fund on the books of Acquiring Fund to open accounts on the
share records of Acquiring Fund in the names of Acquired Fund
Shareholders. The aggregate net asset value of Class A, Class
B, Class C, Class L and Class M Acquiring Fund Shares to be so
credited to Class A, Class B, Class C, Class L and Class M
Acquired Fund Shareholders shall, with respect to each class,
be equal to the aggregate net asset value of Acquired Fund
shares of the corresponding class owned by such shareholders
on the Closing Date. All issued and outstanding shares of
Acquired Fund will simultaneously be canceled on the books of
Acquired Fund, although share certificates representing
interests in shares of each class of Acquired Fund will
represent a number of the same class of Acquiring Fund Shares
after the Closing Date, as determined in accordance with
Section 2.3. Acquiring Fund shall not issue certificates
representing Acquiring Fund Shares in connection with such
exchange.
1.5 Ownership of Acquiring Fund Shares will be shown on the books
of Acquiring Fund's transfer agent. Shares of Acquiring Fund
will be issued in the manner described in Acquiring Fund's
then-current prospectus and statement of additional
information.
1.6 Any reporting responsibility of Acquired Fund including, but
not limited to, the responsibility for filing of regulatory
reports, tax returns, or other documents with the Securities
and Exchange Commission (the "Commission"), any state
securities commission, and any federal, state or local tax
authorities or any other relevant regulatory authority, is and
shall remain the responsibility of Acquired Fund.
2. VALUATION
2.1 The value of Assets shall be the value of such assets computed
as of immediately after the close of business of the New York
Stock Exchange and after the declaration of any dividends on
the Closing Date (such time and date being hereinafter called
the "Valuation Date"), using the valuation procedures set
forth in the then-current prospectus and statement of
additional information, and valuation procedures established
by the Company's Board of Trustees.
2.2 The net asset value of a Class A, Class B, Class C, Class L or
Class M Acquiring Fund Share shall be the net asset value per
share computed with respect to that class on the Valuation
Date as of immediately after the close of business of the New
York Stock Exchange and after the declaration of any dividends
on the Valuation Date, using the valuation procedures set
forth in the then-current prospectus or statement of
additional information with respect to Acquiring Fund, and
valuation procedures established by the Company's Board of
Trustees.
2.3 The number of Class A, Class B, Class C, Class L and Class M
Acquiring Fund Shares to be issued (including fractional
shares, if any) in exchange for Acquired Fund's assets shall
be determined by dividing the value of the net assets with
respect to Class A, Class B, Class C, Class L and Class M
shares of Acquired Fund, as the case may be, determined using
the same valuation procedures referred to in paragraph 2.1, by
the net asset value of the corresponding class of Acquiring
Fund Share, determined in accordance with paragraph 2.2.
2.4 All computations of value shall be made by the Acquired
Fund's designated record keeping agent, and shall be subject
to review by the independent certified public accountants for
IDEX.
3. CLOSING AND CLOSING DATE
3.1 The Closing Date shall be February 28, 2003, or such other
date as the parties may agree to in writing. All acts taking
place at the Closing shall be deemed to take place
simultaneously as of immediately after the close of business
on the Closing Date unless otherwise agreed to by the parties.
The close of business on the Closing Date shall be as of 4:00
p.m., Eastern Time. The Closing shall be held at the offices
of the Company or at such other time and/or place as the
parties will agree.
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3.2 The Company shall direct Investors Bank & Trust Company, as
custodian for Acquired Fund (the "Custodian"), to deliver, at
the Closing, a certificate of an authorized officer stating
that (i) Acquired Fund's portfolio securities, cash, and any
other assets ("Assets") shall have been delivered in proper
form to Acquiring Fund within two business days prior to or on
the Closing Date, and (ii) all necessary taxes in connection
with the delivery of the Assets, including all applicable
federal and state stock transfer stamps, if any, have been
paid or provision for payment has been made. Acquired Fund's
portfolio securities represented by a certificate or other
written instrument shall be transferred and delivered by
Acquired Fund as of the Closing Date for the account of
Acquiring Fund duly endorsed in proper form for transfer in
such condition as to constitute good delivery thereof.
Acquired Fund shall direct the Custodian to deliver portfolio
securities and instruments deposited with a securities
depository, as defined in Rule 17f-4 under the Investment
Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act") as of the
Closing Date by book entry in accordance with the customary
practices of such depositories and the custodian for Acquiring
Fund.
3.3 AEGON/Transamerica Investor Services, Inc., as transfer agent
for Acquired Fund (the "Transfer Agent"), shall deliver, on
behalf of Acquired Fund, at the Closing a certificate of an
authorized officer stating that its records contain the names
and addresses of Acquired Fund Shareholders and the number and
percentage ownership of outstanding Class A, Class B, Class C,
Class L and Class M shares owned by each such shareholder
immediately prior to the Closing.
3.4 In the event that on the Valuation Date (a) the New York Stock
Exchange or another primary trading market for portfolio
securities of Acquiring Fund or Acquired Fund shall be closed
to trading or trading thereupon shall be restricted, or (b)
trading or the reporting of trading on such Exchange or
elsewhere shall be disrupted so that, in the judgment of the
Board of Trustees of the Company, accurate appraisal of the
value of the net assets of Acquiring Fund or Acquired Fund is
impracticable, the Closing Date shall be postponed until the
first business day after the day when trading shall have been
fully resumed and reporting shall have been restored.
4. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
4.1 The Company, on behalf of Acquired Fund, represents and
warrants to Acquiring Fund as follows:
(a) Acquired Fund is duly organized as a series of the
Company, which is a business trust duly organized and
validly existing under the laws of the State of
Massachusetts, with power under the Company's
Declaration of Trust to own all of its properties and
assets and to carry on its business as it is now
being conducted;
(b) The Company is a registered open-end investment
management company, and its registration with the
Commission as an investment company under the 1940
Act, and the registration of its shares under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), are
in full force and effect;
(c) No consent, approval, authorization, or order of any
court or governmental authority is required for the
consummation by Acquired Fund of the transactions
contemplated herein, except such as have been
obtained under the 1933 Act, the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended (the "1934 Act") and the 1940
Act, and such as may be required by state securities
laws;
(d) The current prospectus and statement of additional
information of Acquired Fund and each prospectus and
statement of additional information of Acquired Fund
used at all times prior to the date of this Plan
conforms or conformed at the time of its use in all
material respects to the applicable requirements of
the 1933 Act and the 1940 Act and the rules and
regulations of the Commission thereunder and does not
or did not at the time of its use include any untrue
statement of a material fact or omit to state any
material fact required to be stated therein or
necessary to make the statements therein, in light of
the circumstances under which they were made, not
materially misleading;
(e) On the Closing Date, the Company, on behalf of
Acquired Fund will have good and marketable title to
the Assets to be transferred to Acquiring Fund
pursuant to paragraph 1.2 and full right, power, and
authority to sell, assign, transfer and deliver such
assets hereunder free of any liens or other
encumbrances, and upon delivery and payment for such
assets, the Company, on behalf of Acquiring Fund,
will acquire good and marketable title thereto,
subject to no restrictions on the full transfer
thereof, including such restrictions as might arise
under the 1933 Act, other than as disclosed to
Acquiring Fund;
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(f) Acquired Fund is not engaged currently, and the
execution, delivery and performance of this Plan will
not result, in (i) a material violation of the
Company's Declaration of Trust or By-Laws or of any
agreement, indenture, instrument, contract, lease or
other undertaking to which the Company, on behalf of
Acquired Fund is a party or by which it is bound, or
(ii) the acceleration of any obligation, or the
imposition of any penalty, under any agreement,
indenture, instrument, contract, lease, judgment or
decree to which the Company, on behalf of Acquired
Fund, is a party or by which it is bound;
(g) material contracts or other commitments (other than
this Plan) that will be terminated with liability to
it prior to the Closing Date;
(h) Except as otherwise disclosed in writing to and
accepted by the Company, on behalf of Acquiring Fund,
no litigation or administrative proceeding or
investigation of or before any court or governmental
body is presently pending or, to its knowledge,
threatened against Acquired Fund or any of its
properties or assets that, if adversely determined,
would materially and adversely affect its financial
condition or the conduct of its business. The
Company, on behalf of Acquired Fund, knows of no
facts which might form the basis for the institution
of such proceedings and is not a party to or subject
to the provisions of any order, decree or judgment of
any court or governmental body which materially and
adversely affects its business or its ability to
consummate the transactions herein contemplated;
(i) The Statement of Assets and Liabilities, including
the Schedule of Investments at October 31, 2001 of
Acquired Fund, and the Statements of Operations and
Statements of Changes in Net Assets and the Financial
Highlights for the periods then ended, have been
audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent
certified public accountants. Such statements are in
accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles ("GAAP") consistently applied, and such
statements (copies of which have been furnished to
Acquiring Fund) present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial condition of Acquired Fund as
of such date in accordance with GAAP, and there are
no known contingent liabilities of Acquired Fund
required to be reflected on the balance sheet or in
the notes thereto;
(j) Since October 31, 2001 there has been no material
adverse change in Acquired Fund's financial
condition, assets, liabilities or business, other
than changes occurring in the ordinary course of
business, or any incurrence by Acquired Fund of
indebtedness maturing more than one year from the
date such indebtedness was incurred, except as
otherwise disclosed to and accepted by Acquiring
Fund. For the purposes of this subparagraph (j), a
decline in net asset value per share of Acquired Fund
due to declines in market values of securities in
Acquired Fund's portfolio, the discharge of Acquired
Fund liabilities, or the redemption of Acquired Fund
shares by shareholders of Acquired Fund shall not
constitute a material adverse change;
(k) On the Closing Date, all Federal and other tax
returns and reports of Acquired Fund required by law
to have been filed by such date (including any
extensions) shall have been filed and are or will be
correct in all material respects, and all Federal and
other taxes shown as due or required to be shown as
due on said returns and reports shall have been paid
or provision shall have been made for the payment
thereof, and to the best of Acquired Fund's
knowledge, no such return is currently under audit
and no assessment has been asserted with respect to
such returns;
(l) For each taxable year of its operation (including the
taxable year ending on the Closing Date), Acquired
Fund has met the requirements of Subchapter M of the
Code for qualification as a regulated investment
company and has elected to be treated as such, has
been eligible to and has computed its Federal income
tax under Section 852 of the Code, and will have
distributed all of its investment company taxable
income and net capital gain (as defined in the Code)
that has accrued through the Closing Date, and before
the Closing Date will have declared dividends
sufficient to distribute all of its investment
company taxable income and net capital gain for the
period ending on the Closing Date;
(m) All issued and outstanding shares of Acquired Fund
are, and on the Closing Date will be, duly and
validly issued and outstanding, fully paid and
non-assessable by the Company and have been offered
and sold in every state and the District of Columbia
in compliance in all material respects with
applicable registration requirements of the 1933 Act
and state securities laws. All of the issued and
outstanding shares of Acquired Fund will, at the time
of Closing, be held by the persons and in the amounts
set forth in the records of the Transfer Agent, on
behalf of Acquired Fund, as provided in paragraph
3.3. Acquired Fund does not have outstanding any
options, warrants or other rights to subscribe for or
purchase any of the shares of Acquired Fund, nor is
there outstanding any security convertible into any
of Acquired Fund shares;
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(n) The execution and performance of this Plan will have
been duly authorized prior to the Closing Date by all
necessary action, if any, on the part of the Trustees
of the Company, on behalf of Acquired Fund, and,
subject to the approval of the shareholders of
Acquired Fund, this Plan will constitute a valid and
binding obligation of Acquired Fund, enforceable in
accordance with its terms, subject, as to
enforcement, to bankruptcy, insolvency,
reorganization, moratorium and other laws relating to
or affecting creditors' rights and to general equity
principles;
(o) The information to be furnished by Acquired Fund for
use in registration statements, proxy materials and
other documents filed or to be filed with any
federal, state or local regulatory authority
(including the National Association of Securities
Dealers, Inc.), which may be necessary in connection
with the transactions contemplated hereby, shall be
accurate and complete in all material respects and
shall comply in all material respects with Federal
securities and other laws and regulations thereunder
applicable thereto.
4.2 The Company, on behalf of Acquiring Fund, represents and warrants to
Acquired Fund as follows:
(a) Acquiring Fund is duly organized as a series of the
Company, which is a business trust duly organized and
validly existing under the laws of the State of
Massachusetts, with power under the Company's
Declaration of Trust to own all of its properties and
assets and to carry on its business as it is now
being conducted;
(b) The Company is a registered open-end investment
management company, and its registration with the
Commission as an investment company under the 1940
Act and the registration of its shares under the 1933
Act, including the shares of Acquiring Fund, are in
full force and effect;
(c) No consent, approval, authorization, or order of any
court or governmental authority is required for the
consummation by Acquiring Fund of the transactions
contemplated herein, except such as have been
obtained under the 1933 Act, the 1934 Act and the
1940 Act and such as may be required by state
securities laws;
(d) The current prospectus and statement of additional
information of Acquiring Fund and each prospectus and
statement of additional information of Acquiring Fund
used at all times prior to the date of the Plan
conforms or conformed at the time of its use in all
material respects to the applicable requirements of
the 1933 Act and the 1940 Act and the rules and
regulations of the Commission thereunder and does not
or did not at the time of its use include any untrue
statement of a material fact or omit to state any
material fact required to be stated therein or
necessary to make the statements therein, in light of
the circumstances under which they were made, not
materially misleading;
(e) On the Closing Date, the Company, on behalf of
Acquiring Fund, will have good and marketable title
to Acquiring Fund's assets, free of any liens of
other encumbrances, except those liens or
encumbrances as to which Acquired Fund has received
notice and necessary documentation at or prior to the
Closing;
(f) Acquiring Fund is not engaged currently, and the
execution, delivery and performance of this Plan will
not result, in (i) a material violation of the
Company's Declaration of Trust or By-Laws or of any
agreement, indenture, instrument, contract, lease or
other undertaking to which Acquiring Fund is a party
or by which it is bound, or (ii) the acceleration of
any obligation, or the imposition of any penalty,
under any agreement, indenture, instrument, contract,
lease, judgment or decree to which Acquiring Fund, is
a party or by which it is bound;
(g) Except as otherwise disclosed in writing to and
accepted by Acquired Fund, no litigation or
administrative proceeding or investigation of or
before any court or governmental body is presently
pending or, to its knowledge, threatened against
Acquiring Fund or any of its properties or assets
that, if adversely determined, would materially and
adversely affect its financial condition or the
conduct of its business. The Company, on behalf of
Acquiring Fund, knows of no facts which might form
the basis for the institution of such proceedings and
is not a party to or subject to the provisions of any
order, decree or judgment of any court or
governmental body which materially and adversely
affects its business or its ability to consummate the
transactions herein contemplated;
(h) The Statement of Assets and Liabilities, including
the Schedule of Investments, at October 31, 2001 of
Acquiring Fund, and the Statements of Operations and
Statements of Changes in Net Assets and the Financial
Highlights for the periods then ended, have been
audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent
certified public accountants. Such statements are in
accordance with GAAP consistently
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applied, and such statements (copies of which have
been furnished to Acquired Fund) present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial condition of
Acquiring Fund as of such date in accordance with
GAAP, and there are no known contingent liabilities
of Acquiring Fund required to be reflected on the
balance sheet or in the notes thereto;
(i) Since October 31, 2001, there has not been any
material adverse change in Acquiring Fund's financial
condition, assets, liabilities or business, other
than changes occurring in the ordinary course of
business, or any incurrence by Acquiring Fund of
indebtedness maturing more than one year from the
date such indebtedness was incurred, except as
otherwise disclosed to and accepted by Acquired Fund.
For purposes of this subparagraph (i), a decline in
net asset value per share of Acquiring Fund due to
declines in market values of securities in Acquiring
Fund's portfolio, the discharge of Acquiring Fund
liabilities, or the redemption of Acquiring Fund
Shares by shareholders of Acquiring Fund, shall not
constitute a material adverse change;
(j) On the Closing Date, all Federal and other tax
returns and reports of Acquiring Fund required by law
to have been filed by such date (including any
extensions) shall have been filed and are or will be
correct in all material respects, and all Federal and
other taxes shown as due or required to be shown as
due on said returns and reports shall have been paid
or provision shall have been made for the payment
thereof, and to the best of Acquiring Fund's
knowledge no such return is currently under audit and
no assessment has been asserted with respect to such
returns;
(k) For each taxable year of its operation, Acquiring
Fund has met the requirements of Subchapter M of the
Code for qualification as a regulated investment
company and has elected to be treated as such, has
been eligible to and has computed its Federal income
tax under Section 852 of the Code, has distributed
all of its investment company taxable income and net
capital gain (as defined in the Code) for periods
ending prior to the Closing Date, and will do so for
the taxable year including the Closing Date;
(l) All issued and outstanding Acquiring Fund Shares are,
and on the Closing Date will be, duly and validly
issued and outstanding, fully paid and non-assessable
by the Company and have been offered and sold in
every state and the District of Columbia in
compliance in all material respects with applicable
registration requirements of the 1933 Act and state
securities laws. Acquiring Fund does not have
outstanding any options, warrants or other rights to
subscribe for or purchase any Acquiring Fund Shares,
nor is there outstanding any security convertible
into any Acquiring Fund Shares;
(m) The execution, delivery and performance of this Plan
will have been fully authorized prior to the Closing
Date by all necessary action, if any, on the part of
the Trustees of the Company on behalf of Acquiring
Fund and this Plan will constitute a valid and
binding obligation of Acquiring Fund, enforceable in
accordance with its terms, subject, as to
enforcement, to bankruptcy, insolvency,
reorganization, moratorium and other laws relating to
or affecting creditors' rights and to general equity
principles;
(n) Acquiring Fund Shares to be issued and delivered to
Acquired Fund, for the account of Acquired Fund
Shareholders, pursuant to the terms of this Plan,
will on the Closing Date have been duly authorized
and, when so issued and delivered, will be duly and
validly issued Acquiring Fund Shares, and will be
fully paid and non-assessable by the Company;
(o) The information to be furnished by Acquiring Fund for
use in the registration statements, proxy materials
and other documents that may be necessary in
connection with the transactions contemplated hereby
shall be accurate and complete in all material
respects and shall comply in all material respects
with Federal securities and other laws and
regulations applicable thereto; and
(p) That insofar as it relates to Company or Acquiring
Fund, the Registration Statement relating to
Acquiring Fund Shares issuable hereunder, and the
proxy materials of Acquired Fund to be included in
the Registration Statement, and any amendment or
supplement to the foregoing, will, from the effective
date of the Registration Statement through the date
of the meeting of shareholders of Acquired Fund
contemplated therein (i) not contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omit to state a
material fact required to be stated therein or
necessary to make the statements therein, in light of
the circumstances under which such statements were
made, not materially misleading provided, however,
that the representations and warranties in this
subparagraph (p) shall not apply to statements in or
omissions from the Registration Statement made in
reliance upon and in conformity with information
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that was furnished by Acquired Fund for use therein,
and (ii) comply in all material respects with the
provisions of the 1933 Act, the 1934 Act and the 1940
Act and the rules and regulations thereunder.
5. COVENANTS OF ACQUIRING FUND AND ACQUIRED FUND
5.1 Acquiring Fund and Acquired Fund each will operate its
business in the ordinary course between the date hereof and
the Closing Date, it being understood that such ordinary
course of business will include the declaration and payment of
customary dividends and distributions, and any other
distribution that may be advisable.
5.2 Acquired Fund will call a meeting of shareholders of Acquired
Fund to consider and act upon this Plan and to take all other
actions necessary to obtain approval of the transactions
contemplated herein.
5.3 To the extent required by applicable law, the Company will
call a meeting of the shareholders of Acquired Fund to
consider and act upon this Plan and to take all other action
necessary to obtain approval of the transactions contemplated
herein.
5.4 Acquired Fund covenants that the Class A, Class B, Class C,
Class L and Class M Acquiring Fund Shares to be issued
hereunder are not being acquired for the purpose of making any
distribution thereof, other than in accordance with the terms
of this Plan.
5.5 Acquired Fund will assist Acquiring Fund in obtaining such
information as Acquiring Fund reasonably requests concerning
the beneficial ownership of Acquired Fund shares.
5.6 Subject to the provisions of this Plan, Acquiring Fund and
Acquired Fund will each take, or cause to be taken, all
action, and do or cause to be done, all things reasonably
necessary, proper or advisable to consummate and make
effective the transactions contemplated by this Plan.
5.7 As soon as is reasonably practicable after the Closing,
Acquired Fund will make a liquidating distribution to its
shareholders consisting of the Class A, Class B, Class C,
Class L and Class M Acquiring Fund Shares received at the
Closing.
5.8 Acquiring Fund and Acquired Fund shall each use its reasonable
best efforts to fulfill or obtain the fulfillment of the
conditions precedent to effect the transactions contemplated
by this Plan as promptly as practicable.
5.9 The Company, on behalf of Acquired Fund, covenants that it
will, from time to time, as and when reasonably requested by
Acquiring Fund, execute and deliver or cause to be executed
and delivered all such assignments and other instruments, and
will take or cause to be taken such further action as the
Company, on behalf of Acquiring Fund, may reasonably deem
necessary or desirable in order to vest in and confirm (a) the
Company, on behalf of Acquiring Fund's, title to and
possession of Acquiring Fund's shares to be delivered
hereunder, and (b) the Company, on behalf of Acquiring Fund's,
title to and possession of all of the assets and otherwise to
carry out the intent and purpose of this Plan.
5.10 Acquiring Fund will use all reasonable efforts to obtain the
approvals and authorizations required by the 1933 Act, the
1940 Act and such of the state blue sky or securities laws as
may be necessary in order to continue its operations after the
Closing Date.
6. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF ACQUIRED FUND
The obligations of the Company, on behalf of Acquired Fund, to
consummate the transactions provided for herein shall be subject, at
the Company's election, to the performance by the Company, on behalf of
Acquiring Fund, of all the obligations to be performed by it hereunder
on or before the Closing Date, and, in addition thereto, the following
further conditions:
6.1 All representations and warranties of the Company, on behalf
of Acquiring Fund, and the Company contained in this Plan
shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the
date hereof and, except as they may be affected by the
transactions contemplated by this Plan, as of the Closing
Date, with the same force and effect as if made on and as of
the Closing Date;
6.2 The Company, on behalf of Acquiring Fund, shall have performed
all of the covenants and complied with all of the provisions
required by this Plan to be performed or complied with by the
Company, on behalf of Acquiring Fund, on or before the Closing
Date; and
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6.3 Acquired Fund and Acquiring Fund shall have agreed on the
number of full and fractional Acquiring Fund Shares of each
class to be issued in connection with the Reorganization after
such number has been calculated in accordance with paragraph
1.1.
7. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF ACQUIRING FUND
The obligations of the Company, on behalf of Acquiring Fund, to
complete the transactions provided for herein shall be subject, at the
Company's election, to the performance by Acquired Fund of all of the
obligations to be performed by it hereunder on or before the Closing
Date and, in addition thereto, the following conditions:
7.1 All representations and warranties of the Company, on behalf
of Acquired Fund, contained in this Plan shall be true and
correct in all material respects as of the date hereof and,
except as they may be affected by the transactions
contemplated by this Plan, as of the Closing Date, with the
same force and effect as if made on and as of the Closing
Date;
7.2 The Company, on behalf of Acquired Fund, shall have performed
all of the covenants and complied with all of the provisions
required by this Plan to be performed or complied with by the
Company, on behalf of Acquired Fund, on or before the Closing
Date;
7.3 The Company, on behalf of Acquired Fund and Acquiring Fund,
shall have agreed on the number of full and fractional
Acquiring Fund Shares of each class to be issued in connection
with the Reorganization after such number has been calculated
in accordance with paragraph 1.1;
7.4 Acquired Fund shall have declared and paid a distribution or
distributions prior to the Closing that, together with all
previous distributions, shall have the effect of distributing
to its shareholders (i) all of its investment company taxable
income and all of its net realized capital gains, if any, for
the period from the close of its last taxable year to 4:00
p.m. Eastern Time on the Closing; and (ii) any undistributed
investment company taxable income and net realized capital
gains from any period to the extent not otherwise already
distributed.
8. FURTHER CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF ACQUIRING FUND AND
ACQUIRED FUND
If any of the conditions set forth below do not exist on or before the
Closing Date with respect to the Company, on behalf of Acquired Fund or
Acquiring Fund, the other party to this Plan shall, at its option, not
be required to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Plan:
8.1 The Plan and the transactions contemplated herein shall have
been approved by the requisite vote, if any, of the holders of
the outstanding shares of Acquired Fund in accordance with the
provisions of the Company's Declaration of Trust, By-Laws,
applicable Massachusetts law and the 1940 Act, and certified
copies of the resolutions evidencing such approval shall have
been delivered to Acquiring Fund. Notwithstanding anything
herein to the contrary, Company, on behalf of Acquiring Fund
or Acquired Fund, may not waive the conditions set forth in
this paragraph 8.1;
8.2 On the Closing Date, no action, suit or other proceeding shall
be pending or, to its knowledge, threatened before any court
or governmental agency in which it is sought to restrain or
prohibit, or obtain damages or other relief in connection
with, this Plan or the transactions contemplated herein;
8.3 All consents of other parties and all other consents, orders
and permits of Federal, state and local regulatory authorities
deemed necessary by the Company to permit consummation, in all
material respects, of the transactions contemplated hereby
shall have been obtained, except where failure to obtain any
such consent, order or permit would not involve a risk of a
material adverse effect on the assets or properties of
Acquiring Fund or Acquired Fund, provided that either party
hereto may for itself waive any of such conditions;
8.4 The Registration Statement shall have become effective under
the 1933 Act and no stop orders suspending the effectiveness
thereof shall have been issued and, to the best knowledge of
the parties hereto, no investigation or proceeding for that
purpose shall have been instituted or be pending, threatened
or contemplated under the 1933 Act; and
8.5 Dechert shall deliver an opinion addressed to the Company
substantially to the effect that, based upon certain facts,
assumptions, and representations, the transaction contemplated
by this Plan shall constitute a tax-free reorganization for
Federal income tax purposes, unless, based on the
circumstances existing at the time of the Closing, Dechert
determines that the transaction contemplated by this Plan does
not qualify as such. The delivery of such opinion is
conditioned upon receipt by Dechert of representations it
shall request of the
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Company. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the
Company may not waive the condition set forth in this
paragraph 8.5.
9. BROKERAGE FEES AND EXPENSES
9.1 The Company, on behalf of Acquiring Fund, represents and
warrants to the other that there are no brokers or finders
entitled to receive any payments in connection with the
transactions provided for herein.
9.2 The expenses relating to the proposed Reorganization will be
paid by the Investment Adviser, AEGON/Transamerica Fund
Advisers, Inc. The costs of the Reorganization shall include,
but not be limited to, costs associated with obtaining any
necessary order of exemption from the 1940 Act, preparation of
the Registration Statement, printing and distributing
Acquiring Fund's prospectus and Acquired Fund's proxy
materials, legal fees, accounting fees, securities
registration fees, and expenses of holding the shareholders'
meeting.
10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SURVIVAL OF WARRANTIES
The representations, warranties and covenants contained in this Plan or
in any document delivered pursuant hereto or in connection herewith
shall survive the consummation of the transactions contemplated
hereunder. The covenants to be performed after the Closing and the
obligations of each of Acquired Fund and Acquiring Fund in sections 9.1
and 9.2 shall survive the Closing.
11. TERMINATION
This Plan and the transactions contemplated hereby may be terminated
and abandoned by resolution of the Board of Trustees, at any time prior
to the Closing Date, if circumstances should develop that, in the
opinion of the Board, make proceeding with the Plan inadvisable.
12. AMENDMENTS
This Plan may be amended, modified or supplemented in such manner as
may be set forth in writing by the authorized officers of the Company;
provided, however, that following any meeting of the shareholders
called by the Company, on behalf of Acquired Fund, pursuant to
paragraph 5.2 of this Plan, no such amendment may have the effect of
changing the provisions for determining the number of Class A, Class B,
Class C, Class L and Class M Acquiring Fund Shares to be issued to
Acquired Fund Shareholders under this Plan to the detriment of such
shareholders without their further approval.
13. HEADINGS; GOVERNING LAW; ASSIGNMENT; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
13.1 The Article and paragraph headings contained in this Plan are
for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way
the meaning or interpretation of this Plan.
13.2 This Plan may be executed in any number of counterparts, each
of which shall be deemed to be an original.
13.3 This Plan shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of Massachusetts without regard to
its principles of conflicts of laws.
13.4 This Plan shall bind and inure to the benefit of the parties
hereto and their respective successors and assigns, but no
assignment or transfer hereof or of any rights or obligations
hereunder shall be made by any party without the written
consent of the other party. Nothing herein expressed or
implied is intended or shall be construed to confer upon or
give any person, firm or corporation, other than the parties
hereto and their respective successors and assigns, any rights
or remedies under or by reason of this Plan.
13.5 It is expressly agreed that the obligations of the parties
hereunder shall not be binding upon any of the Trustees,
shareholders, nominees, officers, agents, or employees of the
Company personally, but shall bind only property of Acquired
Fund, as provided in the Declaration of Trust of the Company.
The execution and delivery by such officers shall not be
deemed to have been made by any of them individually or to
impose any liability on any of them personally, but shall bind
only the property of each party.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company, on behalf of Acquired Fund and Acquiring Fund,
has caused this Plan to be approved and executed by its President.
IDEX Mutual Funds
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By:
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Name: Brian C. Scott
Title: President and Chief Executive
Officer
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APPENDIX B
IDEX PBHG MID CAP GROWTH
(FORMERLY IDEX PILGRIM BAXTER MID CAP GROWTH) (4/30/02)
OBJECTIVE/FOCUS
To seek capital appreciation by investing fund assets principally in common
stocks of medium capitalization companies.
MARKET ENVIRONMENT
Following the devastating events of September 11 and the brief corresponding
decline in market averages, stocks shook off some weak economic data and rose to
close the year strong. While investors alternately shifted their focus between
the latest news on terrorism and corporate earnings reports, many stocks started
to benefit from the continuing military success against the war on terrorism.
The Federal Reserve Board ("Fed") continued to try to revive the economy with
more interest rate cuts late in 2001.
During the first quarter of 2002, major market indexes produced widely varying
returns, as the economic recovery became increasingly visible. Keeping investors
on edge and weighing on stocks, however, were concerns surrounding corporate
accounting practices. In the broad market, the best returns generally came from
the value side of the ledger, reflecting investors' preference for lower risk,
non-technology names. Paradoxically, investors also favored those companies that
tend to be most sensitive to a recovering economy. In March, the Fed signaled
the end of a long period of declining interest rates by shifting the focus to
the potential for a more restrictive monetary policy going forward. Economic
forecasters generally raised their Gross Domestic Product forecasts during the
period.
PERFORMANCE
For the six months ended April 30, 2002, IDEX PBHG Mid Cap Growth underperformed
its benchmark, the Russell Mid Cap Growth Index. Please refer to the Performance
Table on the next page for additional information.
STRATEGY REVIEW
Negatively contributing to the fund's performance compared to its benchmarks
during the period were holdings in the health care and technology sectors. The
fund derived positive performance at times from non-technology consumer issues,
including new holdings in retailing and restaurants. Later in the period, PBHG
initiated a small finance sector weighting, which contributed a positive return.
The selections in the services sector also fared well in the early months of
2002. Although overall technology holdings made a negative contribution, several
semiconductor-related stocks did very well in the second half of the period, as
the first signs of a recovery in orders became apparent.
OUTLOOK
The greatest challenge during the period was quickly repositioning the Fund to
benefit from investors' preference for low-priced stocks late in 2001, while
finding companies with attractive relative earnings outlooks. Amid increasingly
favorable economic data, the markets have yet to turn the corner toward more
stable results.
Looking forward, the Fund seems to be well positioned as investor sentiment
shifts from a defensive mentality to one of being more interested in rising
earnings and the potential for companies to grow and surprise investors on the
upside. A strengthening economy should bolster that possibility. Improving
confidence in the investment outlook logically and historically favors more
growth-oriented investment disciplines. As always, the Fund continues to search
for companies that, based on research, appear to have prospects for above
average, longer-term growth and that are expected to benefit from an economy
that continues to improve.
Gary Pilgrim
Fund Manager
Pilgrim Baxter & Associates, Ltd.
INVESTMENT STYLE
"Growth" reflects companies with the potential to increase earnings faster than
other companies. "Value" reflects companies that are thought to be undervalued
(low P/E) relative to their stock price. Blend is a mixture of both
philosophies.
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS FOR THE PERIODS ENDED 4/30/02*
6 MONTHS 1 YEAR INCEPTION INCEPTION DATE
Class A (NAV) 4.24% (21.60)% (0.65)% 3/1/99
Class A (POP) (1.49)% (25.91)% (2.41)% 3/1/99
Index - Russell Mid Cap
Growth 1 6.97% (15.01)% 0.39 % 3/1/99
Class B (NAV) 3.86% (22.41)% (1.41)% 3/1/99
Class B (POP) (1.14)% (26.29)% (2.03)% 3/1/99
Class C (NAV) 3.86% (22.41)% (15.97)% 11/1/99
Class M (NAV) 3.98% (22.24)% (1.28)% 3/1/99
Class M (POP) 1.94% (23.79)% (1.59)% 3/1/99
NOTES
1 The Russell Mid Cap Growth Index is an unmanaged index used as a general
measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital
gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. From
inception calculation is based on life of Class A shares. Source: Standard
& Poor's Micropal(R)(C) Micropal, Inc. 2001 - 1-800-596-5323 -
http://www.micropal.com.
* No information is shown for Class L shares, which did not commence
operations until after the periods shown.
The performance data presented represents past performance, future results may
vary. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that would be
paid on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Investment return
and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed,
may be worth more or less than their original cost.
Public Offering Price (POP) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and
capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for A shares and 1%
for M shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge (5% in
the 1st year, decreasing to 0% after 6 years) for Class B shares and 1% (during
the 1st 18 months) for Class M shares. Class C shares do not impose a sales
charge. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and
capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges.
Investments by Sector as a Percentage of Net Assets [INSERT GRAPH]
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IDEX PBHG MID CAP GROWTH
(FORMERLY IDEX PILGRIM BAXTER MID CAP GROWTH) (10/31/01)
OBJECTIVE/FOCUS
To seek capital appreciation by investing fund assets principally in common
stocks of medium capitalization companies.
MARKET ENVIRONMENT
The period was characterized by slowing economic growth, persistent layoffs,
decaying consumer confidence, and an easing monetary policy that failed to
stimulate the economy. High growth and technology-related stocks were hardest
hit as major market indices declined for most of the period. The one bright spot
was the second quarter, when market averages got a welcome and needed break from
the negative investor sentiment that had been plaguing markets and beating down
stocks. However, despite encouraging market returns, the outlook for renewed
earnings growth in the following months was challenged, as companies continued
to site deteriorating business conditions. This weighed on performance during
the latter part of the period and became magnified following the terrorist
attacks. Markets closed the period with a rebound in the month of October.
PERFORMANCE
For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2001, IDEX Pilgrim Baxter Mid Cap
underperformed its benchmark, the Russell Mid Cap Growth Index. Please refer to
the Performance Table on the next page for further information.
STRATEGY REVIEW
Most of the past year has been spent with dashed expectations for economic
recovery. One quarter after another has been predicted to be the bottom of the
economic downturn, with recovery, as the result of aggressive monetary easing
and fiscal stimulus, forecasted to follow soon after. The challenge has been to
focus on those companies and sectors realizing growth as a result of solid
fundamentals. Over the past year, this has become increasingly difficult, as the
number of companies in this category has diminished amid the recessionary
environment. For the most part, PBHG has looked to healthcare stocks to cushion
losses and help position the portfolio favorably for when the economy shifts.
PBHG has also worked to reduce exposure to business sensitive stocks,
particularly technology, which continued to disappoint investors, in favor of
those companies believed to have the potential to withstand economic
uncertainty. The Fund's exposure to technology also declined due to the sector's
overall devaluation. Generally, however, very few adjustments were made to the
Fund in response to the increased probability of recession or the terrorist
attacks, believing it was more prudent to adhere to a long-term approach.
OUTLOOK
At this point, very few industries have been untouched by the slowdown in
business activity. Of course, the events of September 11 accelerated growing
uncertainty to the point where normal business abruptly halted and the pace of
the economic deceleration seems to have been magnified. Looking ahead, both
fiscal and monetary policies are critical. The primary concern of policymakers
centers on investor and business confidence. These are normal considerations in
a recession, but their urgency is magnified as a result of the terrorist
attacks.
The task as growth managers does not change. PBHG continues to pursue companies
that it believes have the best opportunities for growth in the quarters ahead.
While technology remains a major portion of the portfolio, healthcare has now
become the largest sector representation. Demographics and the pace of medical
advancements create more opportunities for this sector to grow. This is not a
top-down judgment; rather it is the view that opportunities in the healthcare
sector have expanded based on our company-by-company analysis. Going forward,
PBHG will continue to emphasize companies that it believes leads their
industries and have large markets within which to grow. The expectation is that
these companies will reemerge with rapid growth characteristics once we return
to a more normal market environment.
Gary Pilgrim
Fund Manager
Pilgrim Baxter & Associates, Ltd.
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INVESTMENT STYLE
Growth reflects companies with the potential to increase earnings faster than
other companies. Value reflects companies that are thought to be undervalued
(low P/E) relative to their stock price. Blend is a mixture of both
philosophies.
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS FOR THE PERIODS ENDED 10/31/01
1 YEAR INCEPTION INCEPTION DATE
Class A (NAV) (55.87)% (2.31)% 3/1/99
Class A (POP) (58.30)% (4.35)% 3/1/99
Index - Russell Mid Cap (42.78)% (2.03)%
Growth 1 3/1/99
Class B (NAV) (56.42)% (3.05)% 3/1/99
Class B (POP) (58.60)% (4.15)% 3/1/99
Class C (NAV) (56.42)% (21.02)% 11/1/99
Class M (NAV) (56.33)% (2.94)% 3/1/99
Class M (POP) (57.20)% (3.30)% 3/1/99
NOTES:
1 The Russell Mid Cap Growth Index is an unmanaged index used as a general
measure of market performance. Calculations assume dividends and capital
gains are reinvested and do not include any managerial expenses. From
inception calculation is based on life of Class A shares. Source: Standard
& Poor's Micropal(R)(C) Micropal, Inc. 2001 - 1-800-596-5323 -
http://www.micropal.com.
The performance data presented represents past performance, future results may
vary. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
Public Offering Price (POP) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and
capital gains and reflect the maximum sales charge of 5.5% for A shares and 1%
for M shares or the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge (5% in
the 1st year, decreasing to 0% after 6 years) for Class B shares and 1% (during
the 1st 18 months) for Class M shares. Class C shares do not impose a sales
charge. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns include the reinvestment of dividends and
capital gains but do not reflect any sales charges.
Investments by Sector as a Percentage of Net Assets [INSERT GRAPH]
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APPENDIX C
As of October 31, 2002 the following persons owned beneficially, or of record,
5% or more of the outstanding shares of Acquiring Fund:
% OF ACQUIRING FUND % OF ACQUIRING FUND
NAME AND ADDRESS BEFORE REORGANIZATION AFTER REORGANIZATION
% OF ACQUIRED FUND BEFORE % OF ACQUIRING FUND AFTER
NAME AND ADDRESS REORGANIZATION REORGANIZATION
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PART B
IDEX Mutual Funds
Statement of Additional Information
December 4, 2002
Acquisition of the Assets and Liabilities of By and in Exchange for Shares of
IDEX Munder Net50 (the "Acquired Fund") IDEX PBHG Mid Cap Growth (the "Acquiring Fund")
570 Carillon Parkway, St. Petersburg, Florida 33716 570 Carillon Parkway, St. Petersburg, Florida 33716
This Statement of Additional Information is available to the shareholders of
Acquired Fund in connection with a proposed transaction whereby all of the
assets and liabilities of Acquired Fund will be transferred to Acquiring Fund in
exchange for shares of Acquiring Fund.
This Statement of Additional Information of Acquiring Fund consists of this
cover page and the following documents, each of which was filed electronically
with the Securities and Exchange Commission and is incorporated by reference
herein:
1. The Statement of Additional Information for IDEX Mutual Funds dated
November 11, 2002.
2. The Financial Statements of Acquired Fund and Acquiring Fund as included in
the IDEX Annual Report and the IDEX Semi-Annual Report filed on Form N-30D
for the year ended October 31, 2001 and for the fiscal period ended April
30, 2002, Registration No. 033-02659 (Annual Report filed December 28, 2001
and Semi-Annual Report filed June 27, 2002).
This Statement of Additional Information is not a prospectus. A Prospectus/Proxy
Statement dated December 4, 2002 relating to the reorganization of Acquired Fund
may be obtained, without charge, by writing to IDEX Mutual Funds at 570 Carillon
Parkway, St. Petersburg, Florida 33716 or calling (888) 233-4339. This Statement
of Additional Information should be read in conjunction with the
Prospectus/Proxy Statement.
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PART C
OTHER INFORMATION
Item 15. Indemnification
A policy of insurance covering ATFA, its subsidiaries, AFSG and all of the
registered investment companies advised by ATFA insures the Registrant's
directors and officers and others against liability arising by reason of an
alleged breach of duty caused by any negligent act, error or accidental omission
in the scope of their duties.
Provisions relating to indemnification of the Registrant's Trustees and
employees are included in Registrant's Restatement of Declaration of Trust and
Bylaws, which are incorporated herein by reference.
Insofar as indemnification for liability arising under the Securities Act of
1933 may be permitted to Trustees, officers and controlling persons, or
otherwise, Registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Commission
such indemnification may be against public policy as expressed in the Act and
may be, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification
against such liabilities (other than the payment by Registrant of expenses
incurred or paid by a Trustee, officer or controlling person of Registrant in
the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such
Trustee, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being
registered, Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has
been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate
jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public
policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of
such issue.
Item 16. Exhibits
(1) Restatement of Declaration of Trust and all amendments are incorporated
herein by reference to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A
(File 33-2659), Post-Effective Amendment No. 24, as filed with the SEC on
November 15, 1996.
(2) Amended and Restated By-Laws are incorporated herein by reference to the
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 33-2659),
Post-Effective Amendment No. 24, as filed with the SEC on November 15,
1996.
(3) Not Applicable
(4) Agreement and Plan of Reorganization is filed herewith as Appendix A to the
Prospectus/Proxy Statement. (5) See Exhibits 1 and 2. (6) (a) Investment
Advisory Agreement is incorporated herein by reference to the Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 33-2659), Post-Effective
Amendment No. 29, as filed with the SEC on December 15, 1998. (b)
Sub-Advisory Agreement is incorporated herein by reference to the
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 33-2659),
Post-Effective Amendment No. 29, as filed with the SEC on December 15,
1998.
(7) Underwriting Agreement is incorporated herein by reference to the
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 33-2659),
Post-Effective Amendment No. 33, as filed with the SEC on December 17,
1999.
(8) Trustees Deferred Compensation Plan is incorporated herein by reference to
the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 33-2659),
Post-Effective Amendment No. 25, as filed with the SEC on January 31, 1997.
(9) Custodian Agreement is incorporated herein by reference to the Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 33-2659), Post-Effective
Amendment No. 49, as filed with the SEC on 9/12/02.
(10) (a) Plans of Distribution under Rule 12b-1 are incorporated by reference to
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No.33-2659),
Post-Effective Amendment No. 33, as filed with the SEC on December 17,
1999. (b) Amended and Restated Plan for Multiple Classes of Shares is
incorporated herein by reference to the Registrant's Registration Statement
on Form N-1A (File No. 33-2659), Post-Effective Amendment No. 43, as filed
with the SEC on December 14, 2002.
(11) Opinion and Consent of Counsel is filed herewith.
(12) Opinion and Consent of Dechert to be filed by post-effective amendment.
(13) Administrative Services Agreement, Expense Limitation Agreement and
Transfer Agent Agreement are incorporated herein by reference to
Post-Effective Amendment Nos. 49 and 24, respectively, to the Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No 33-2659), as filed with the
SEC on September 12, 2002 and November 15, 1996, respectively.
(14) Consent of Independent Certified Public Accountants is filed herewith.
(15) Not Applicable
(16) Powers of Attorney for the Registrant are filed herewith.
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(17) (a) Form of proxy card is filed herewith.
(b) The Registrant's Annual Report, dated October 31, 2001, and its
Semi-Annual Report, dated April 30, 2002, are incorporated herein by
reference.
(c) Prospectus for IDEX Mutual Funds, dated November 11, 2002 is
incorporated herein by reference.
Item 17. Undertakings
1. The undersigned registrant agrees that prior to any public reoffering of
the securities registered through the use of a prospectus which is a part
of this registration statement by any person or party who is deemed to be
an underwriter within the meaning of Rule 145(c) of the Securities Act 17
CFR 230.145(c), the reoffering prospectus will contain the information
called for by the applicable registration form for reofferings by persons
who may be deemed underwriters, in addition to the information called for
by the other items of the applicable form.
2. The undersigned registrant agrees that every prospectus that is filed under
paragraph (1) above will be filed as a part of an amendment to the
registration statement and will not be used until the amendment is
effective, and that, in determining any liability under the 1933 Act, each
post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement
for the securities offered therein, and the offering of the securities at
that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering of them.
3. The undersigned registrant undertakes to file a post-effective amendment to
this registration statement upon the closing of the Reorganization
described in this registration statement that contains an opinion of
counsel supporting the tax matters discussed in this registration
statement.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the
Registrant has duly caused this Registration Statement on Form N-14 to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of St.
Petersburg and State of Florida on the 4th day of November, 2002.
IDEX Mutual Funds
By: /s/ Brian C. Scott
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Brian C. Scott*
President
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this
Registration Statement has been signed below by the following persons in the
capacities and on the date indicated.
Signature Title Date
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/s/Brian C. Scott* President and Chief Executive Officer November 4, 2002
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Brian C. Scott
/s/John R. Kenney* Trustee November 4, 2002
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John R. Kenney
/s/Peter R. Brown* Chairman & Trustee November 4, 2002
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Peter R. Brown
/s/Larry N. Norman* Vice Chairman & Trustee November 4, 2002
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Larry N. Norman
/s/Daniel Calabria* Trustee November 4, 2002
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Daniel Calabria
/s/Charles C. Harris* Trustee November 4, 2002
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Charles C. Harris
/s/William W. Short, Jr.* Trustee November 4, 2002
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William W. Short, Jr.
/s/Thomas R. Moriarty Executive Vice November 4, 2002
- ------------------ President,Treasurer
Thomas R. Moriarty and Principal Financial
Officer
/s/ Christopher G. Roetzer Vice President, November 4, 2002
- ------------------ Assistant Treasurer
Christopher G. Roetzer and Principal Accounting Officer
/s/Jack E. Zimmerman* Trustee November 4, 2002
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Jack E. Zimmerman
Leo J. Hill* Trustee November 4, 2002
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/s/ Leo J. Hill
Trustee
Janice B. Case* November 4, 2002
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/s/ Janice B. Case
Russell A. Kimball, Jr. * Trustee November 4, 2002
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/s/ Russell A. Kimball, Jr.
* Signed by John K. Carter as Attorney in Fact, pursuant to Powers of Attorney
filed herewith.
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EXHIBIT INDEX
(11) Opinion and Consent of Counsel
(12) Consent of Independent Certified Public Accountants
(16) Powers of Attorney
(17)(a) Form of proxy card
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