SEC EXTENDS COMPLIANCE DATE OF AFTER-TAX RETURN DISCLOSURE RULES FOR FUND ADVERTISEMENTS AND SALES LITERATURE

[13972] September 25, 2001 TO: ACCOUNTING/TREASURERS MEMBERS No. 25-01 ADVERTISING COMPLIANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE No. 18-01 COMPLIANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE No. 40-01 SEC RULES MEMBERS No. 62-01 TAX MEMBERS No. 24-01 RE: SEC EXTENDS COMPLIANCE DATE OF AFTER-TAX RETURN DISCLOSURE RULES FOR FUND ADVERTISEMENTS AND SALES LITERATURE The Securities and Exchange Commission has extended the compliance date of the after- tax return disclosure rules for mutual fund advertisements and other sales literature from October 1, 2001 until December 1, 2001. The SEC’s release extending the compliance date will be available on the SEC’s website (www.sec.gov) shortly. Amy B.R. Lancellotta Senior Counsel