M&A: AIM INTERNATIONAL MUTUAL FUNDS (INVESCO INTERNATIONAL MUTUAL FUNDS)
Form Type: 497
Filing Date: 2024-12-23
Corporate Action: Merger
Type: New
Accession Number: 000119312524283282
Comments: This document outlines the reorganization of the Invesco Greater China Fund into the Invesco EQV Asia Pacific Equity Fund. The reorganization aims to combine funds with similar investment processes to enhance efficiency, reduce overlap, lower advisory fees, and create a larger fund scale. The shareholders of the Target Fund will have their shares automatically converted to equivalent shares in the Acquiring Fund at net asset value. This restructuring is classified as a tax-free event, with no immediate tax implications for shareholders during the transaction. The Board of Trustees has unanimously approved this plan, believing it to be in the best interests of both funds' shareholders. The reorganization is set to take effect around February 21, 2025, and shareholders are encouraged to review the accompanying Information Statement/Prospectus for detailed information.
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Estimated Total Cost: 203000 USD
Percentage Of Costs Borne By Adviser: 50%
Form Type: 485APOS
Filing Date: 2024-10-10
Corporate Action: Merger
Type: New
Accession Number: 000110465924107745
Comments: On October 10, 2024, AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) filed a Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940. This filing includes a supplement to the current Summary and Statutory Prospectuses and the Statement of Additional Information for the Invesco EQV Asia Pacific Equity Fund. The document details a planned reorganization approved by the Board of Trustees of Invesco Greater China Fund, where assets and liabilities will be transferred to the Invesco EQV Asia Pacific Equity Fund. This merger is aimed at consolidating operations, expected to be consummated around February 21, 2025, without requiring shareholder approval. Shareholders of the Target Fund will receive shares of the Acquiring Fund equivalent to their existing holdings, after which the Target Fund will liquidate and cease operations. To ensure a smooth transition, the Target Fund will close to new investors prior to the reorganization, although existing investors can continue to invest. The amendment also introduces changes in the fees for the Acquiring Fund, including a new advisory fee schedule, effective upon reorganization. The document emphasizes the reorganization as part of strategy to enhance shareholder value.
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Investment Objectives: long-term growth of capital
Advisor Compensation: 0.93% management fees
Share Class Maximum Sales Charge: 5.50% maximum sales charge on purchases for Class A
Target Fund: Invesco Greater China Fund
Acquiring Fund: Invesco EQV Asia Pacific Equity Fund
Shareholder Fee Structure: Class A, C, R, Y, R6 shares with various fees
Portfolio Turnover Rate: 16%