As filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on October 14, 2015

1933 Act Reg. No. 033-39519

1940 Act Reg. No. 811-05686

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

 

 

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AIM INVESTMENT SECURITIES FUNDS (INVESCO INVESTMENT SECURITIES FUNDS)

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

 

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000, Houston, TX 77046

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

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John M. Zerr, Esquire

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000, Houston, TX 77046

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Odeh Stevens, Esquire

Invesco Advisers, Inc.

1555 Peachtree Street, N.E.

Atlanta, Georgia 30309

 

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Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP

2005 Market Street, Suite 2600

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-7018

 

 

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Prospectus December 31, 2015
Class: A (LMTAX), A2 (SHTIX), Y (LMTYX)

Invesco  Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund
(formerly known as Invesco Limited Maturity Treasury Fund)
Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund’s investment objective is to provide protection from the negative effects of unanticipated inflation.
As with all other mutual fund securities, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not approved or disapproved these securities or passed upon the adequacy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
An investment in the Fund:
■  is not FDIC insured;
■  may lose value; and
■  is not guaranteed by a bank.
Class A shares were formerly known as Class A3 shares and Class A2 shares were formerly known as Class A shares. Class A2 shares are closed to new investors.



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Fund Summary 1

Investment Objective(s), Strategies, Risks and Portfolio Holdings 3

Fund Management 6
The Adviser(s) 6
Adviser Compensation 6
Portfolio Managers 6

Other Information 6
Sales Charges 6
Dividends and Distributions 6
Closure of Class A2 shares 7

Benchmark Descriptions 7

Disclaimers 7

Financial Highlights 9

Hypothetical Investment and Expense Information 10

Shareholder Account Information A-1
Choosing a Share Class A-1
Share Class Eligibility A-2
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees A-3
Initial Sales Charges (Class A Shares Only) A-3
Contingent Deferred Sales Charges (CDSCs) A-5
Purchasing Shares A-6
Redeeming Shares A-7
Exchanging Shares A-9
Rights Reserved by the Funds A-9
Excessive Short-Term Trading Activity (Market Timing) Disclosures A-10
Pricing of Shares A-11
Taxes (applicable to all Funds except for Invesco MLP Fund) A-13
Taxes (applicable to Invesco MLP Fund only) A-15
Payments to Financial Intermediaries A-17
Important Notice Regarding Delivery of Security Holder Documents A-17

Obtaining Additional Information
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Fund Summary
Investment Objective(s)
The Fund’s investment objective is to provide protection from the negative effects of unanticipated inflation.
Fees and Expenses of the Fund
This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.
You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in the Invesco Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in the section “Shareholder Account Information-Initial Sales Charges (Class A Shares Only)” on page A-3 of the prospectus and the section “Purchase, Redemption and Pricing of Shares-Purchase and Redemption of Shares” on page L-1 of the statement of additional information (SAI).
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Class: A A2 Y
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price) 2.50% 1.00% None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of original purchase price or redemption proceeds, whichever is less) None 1 None None

    
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Class: A A2 Y
Management Fees 0.20% 0.20% 0.20%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees 0.25 0.15 None

Other Expenses 0.47 0.47 0.47

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 0.92 0.82 0.67

Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement 2 0.37 0.37 0.37

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement 0.55 0.45 0.30

1 A contingent deferred sales charge may apply in some cases. See “Shareholder Account Information-Contingent Deferred Sales Charges (CDSCs).”
2 Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco or the Adviser) has contractually agreed to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed in the SAI) of Class A, Class A2 and Class Y shares to 0.55%, 0.45% and 0.30%, respectively, of average daily net assets. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on December 31, 2016. The fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated during its term.
Example. This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.
The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain equal to the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement in the first year and the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses thereafter.
Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be:
  1 Year 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years
Class A $305 $500 $711 $1,320

Class A2 $146 $322 $514 $1,069

Class Y $ 31 $177 $337 $ 799

Portfolio Turnover. The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and
may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual Fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 106% of the average value of its portfolio.
Principal Investment Strategies of the Fund
The Fund invests under normal circumstances at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the component securities of The BofA Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year US Inflation-Linked Treasury Index (the Index) and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The Index is comprised of U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) with at least $1 billion in outstanding face value and a remaining term to final maturity of at least 1 year and less than 5 years at the time of index rebalancing. The Fund can also invest in fixed income securities that are not included in the Index, but which the Fund’s investment adviser, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco or the Adviser), believes will help the Fund track the Index.
The Fund normally seeks to maintain an average portfolio effective duration that is within +/- 1 year of the duration of the Index, which was 1.57 years as of August 31, 2015.
TIPS are publicly issued, dollar denominated U.S. government securities issued by the U.S. Treasury that have principal and interest payments linked to official inflation (as measured by the Consumer Price Index or CPI) and their payments are supported by the full faith and credit of the United States. As of August 31, 2015, there were 12 TIPS in the Index.
The Fund can invest in derivative instruments, such as swap contracts, options and futures contracts, to seek exposure to certain securities or group of securities included in the Index.
The Fund may purchase and sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitments basis, which means that the Fund buys or sells a security with payment and delivery taking place in the future.
The portfolio managers use a replication strategy to track, as closely as possible, the securities in the Index and their respective weightings, by investing directly in securities that make up the Index. The portfolio managers adjust the composition of the Fund to reflect changes in the composition of the Index and may use representative sampling methodology to track the performance of the Index. Representative sampling means that the portfolio managers may use a quantitative analysis to select either a subset of the securities that make up the Index or a combination of some or all of the securities that make up the Index and other securities that are not part of the Index. In either case, the representative sampling of securities selected by the portfolio managers should have, in the aggregate, investment characteristics that are similar to the Index in terms of key risk factors, performance attributes and other characteristics, such as market capitalization, duration, maturity, credit quality, yield and coupon, as applicable. It is expected that the portfolio managers will use this representative sampling methodology where it is difficult to acquire the necessary securities that make up the Index, where the asset levels of the Fund do not allow for the holding of all the securities that make up the Index or where it is otherwise beneficial to the Fund to do so. The Fund generally expects that its duration, yield and maturity will be similar to those of the Index.
Unlike many investment companies, the Fund does not utilize an investment strategy that attempts to outperform the Index. Rather, the Fund utilizes an indexing approach, which may eliminate the chance that the Fund will substantially outperform the Index, but it may also reduce some of the risk of active management. Indexing seeks to achieve lower costs by keeping portfolio turnover low in comparison to actively managed investment companies.
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Principal Risks of Investing in the Fund
As with any mutual fund investment, loss of money is a risk of investing. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit in a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other governmental agency. The risks associated with an investment in the Fund can increase during times of significant market volatility. The principal risks of investing in the Fund are:
Changing Fixed Income Market Conditions Risk. The current historically low interest rate environment was created in part by the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) and certain foreign central banks keeping the federal funds and equivalent foreign rates at or near zero. There is a risk that interest rates will rise when the FRB and central banks raise these rates. This risk is heightened due to the completion of the FRB’s quantitative easing program and the “tapering” of other similar foreign central bank actions. This eventual increase in the federal funds and equivalent foreign rates may expose fixed income markets to heightened volatility and reduced liquidity for certain fixed income investments, particularly those with longer maturities. In addition, decreases in fixed income dealer market-making capacity may also potentially lead to heightened volatility and reduced liquidity in the fixed income markets. As a result, the value of the Fund’s investments and share price may decline. Changes in central bank policies could also result in higher than normal shareholder redemptions, which could potentially increase portfolio turnover and the Fund’s transaction costs.
Debt Securities Risk. The prices of debt securities held by the Fund will be affected by changes in interest rates, the creditworthiness of the issuer and other factors. An increase in prevailing interest rates typically causes the value of existing debt securities to fall and often has a greater impact on longer-duration debt securities and higher quality debt securities. Falling interest rates will cause the Fund to reinvest the proceeds of debt securities that have been repaid by the issuer at lower interest rates. Falling interest rates may also reduce the Fund’s distributable income because interest payments on floating rate debt instruments held by the Fund will decline. The Fund could lose money on investments in debt securities if the issuer or borrower fails to meet its obligations to make interest payments and/or to repay principal in a timely manner. Changes in an issuer’s financial strength, the market’s perception of such strength or in the credit rating of the issuer or the security may affect the value of debt securities. The Adviser’s credit analysis may fail to anticipate such changes, which could result in buying a debt security at an inopportune time or failing to sell a debt security in advance of a price decline or other credit event.
Derivatives Risk. The value of a derivative instrument depends largely on (and is derived from) the value of an underlying security, currency, commodity, interest rate, index or other asset (each referred to as an underlying asset). In addition to risks relating to the underlying assets, the use of derivatives may include other, possibly greater, risks, including counterparty, leverage and liquidity risks. Counterparty risk is the risk that the counterparty to the derivative contract will default on its obligation to pay the Fund the amount owed or otherwise perform under the derivative contract. Derivatives create leverage risk because they do not require payment up front equal to the economic exposure created by owning the derivative. As a result, an adverse change in the value of the underlying asset could result in the Fund sustaining a loss that is substantially greater than the amount invested in the derivative, which may make the Fund’s returns more volatile and increase the risk of loss. Derivative instruments may also be less liquid than more traditional investments and the Fund may be unable to sell or close out its derivative positions at a desirable time or price. This risk may be more acute under adverse market conditions, during which the Fund may be most in need of liquidating its derivative positions. Derivatives may also be harder to value, less tax efficient and subject to changing government regulation that could impact the Fund’s ability to use certain derivatives or their cost. Also, derivatives used for hedging or to gain or limit exposure to a particular market segment may not provide the expected benefits, particularly during adverse market conditions.
Indexing Risk. The Fund is operated as a passively managed index fund and, therefore, the adverse performance of a particular security necessarily will not result in the elimination of the security from the Fund’s portfolio. Ordinarily, the Adviser will not sell the Fund’s portfolio securities except to reflect additions or deletions of the securities that comprise the Index, or as may be necessary to raise cash to pay Fund shareholders who sell Fund shares. As such, the Fund may be negatively affected by general declines in the asset classes represented by the Index.
Inflation-Indexed Securities Risk. The values of inflation-indexed securities generally fluctuate in response to changes in real interest rates, and the Fund's income from its investments in these securities is likely to fluctuate considerably more than the income distributions of its investments in more traditional fixed-income securities.
Inflation-Indexed Securities Tax Risk. Any increase in the principal amount of an inflation-indexed security may be included for tax purposes in the Fund’s gross income, even though no cash attributable to such gross income has been received by the Fund. In such event, the Fund may be required to make annual distributions to shareholders that exceed the cash it has otherwise received. In order to pay such distributions, the Fund may be required to raise cash by selling portfolio investments. The sale of such investments could result in capital gains to the Fund and additional capital gain distributions to shareholders. In addition, adjustments during the taxable year for deflation to an inflation-indexed bond held by the Fund may cause amounts previously distributed to shareholders in the taxable year as income to be characterized as a return of capital.
Market Risk. The market values of the Fund’s investments, and therefore the value of the Fund’s shares, will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. Market risk may affect a single issuer, industry or section of the economy, or it may affect the market as a whole. Individual stock prices tend to go up and down more dramatically than those of certain other types of investments, such as bonds. During a general downturn in the financial markets, multiple asset classes may decline in value. When markets perform well, there can be no assurance that specific investments held by the Fund will rise in value.
Sampling Risk. The Fund’s use of a representative sampling approach will result in its holding a smaller number of bonds than are in the Index and in the Fund holding securities not included in the Index. As a result, an adverse development respecting an issuer of bonds held by the Fund could result in a greater decline in the Fund’s NAV than would be the case if all of the bonds in the Underlying Index were held. The Fund’s use of a representative sampling approach may also include the risk that it may not track the return of the Index as well as it would if the Fund held all of the securities in the Index.
U.S. Government Obligations Risk. Obligations of U.S. Government agencies and authorities receive varying levels of support and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, which could affect the Fund’s ability to recover should they default. No assurance can be given that the U.S. Government will provide financial support to its agencies and authorities if it is not obligated by law to do so.
When-Issued, Delayed Delivery and Forward Commitment Risks. When-issued and delayed delivery transactions subject the Fund to market risk because the value or yield of a security at delivery may be more or less than the purchase price or yield generally available when delivery occurs, and counterparty risk because the Fund relies on the buyer or seller, as the case may be, to consummate the transaction. These transactions also have a leveraging effect on the Fund because the Fund commits to purchase securities that it does not have to pay for until a later date, which increases the Fund’s overall investment exposure and, as a result, its volatility.
Performance Information
The bar chart and performance table provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund. The bar chart shows changes in the performance of the Fund from year to year as of December 31. The performance table compares the Fund's performance to that of a broad-based/style specific
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securities market benchmark and a peer group benchmark comprised of funds with investment objectives and strategies similar to the Fund. For more information on the benchmarks used see the “Benchmark Descriptions” section in the prospectus. The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of its future performance. Updated performance information is available on the Fund's website at www.invesco.com/us.

Annual Total Returns
The bar chart does not reflect sales loads. If it did, the annual total returns shown would be lower.
Class A2 shares year-to-date (ended March 31, 2015): 0.19%
Best Quarter (ended March 31, 2008): 2.55%
Worst Quarter (ended June 30, 2008): -0.80%
Average Annual Total Returns (for the period ended December 31, 2014)
  1
Year
5
Years
10
Years
Class A2 shares: Inception (12/15/1987)
Return Before Taxes -1.18% 0.05% 1.64%
Return After Taxes on Distributions -1.20 -0.05 1.12
Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares -0.67 0.03 1.09

Class A shares: Inception (10/31/2002) -2.57 -0.27 1.43

Class Y shares 1 : Inception (10/3/2008) -0.11 0.31 1.79

The BofA Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year US Inflation-Linked Treasury Index 2 -1.06 1.63 3.07

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) 2 5.97 4.45 4.71

Barclays 1-2 Year U.S. Government Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) 2 0.41 0.76 2.36

Lipper Inflation Protected Bond Funds Index 2 2.14 3.63 3.81

Lipper Short U.S. Treasury Funds Classification Average 2 0.66 0.64 2.05

1 Class Y shares' performance shown prior to the inception date is that of Class A2 shares and includes the 12b-1 fees applicable to Class A2 shares. Class A2 shares' performance reflects any applicable fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement.
2 Effective December 31, 2015, the Fund changed its broad based index and its style specific index from the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index and the Barclays 1-2 Year U.S. Government Bond Index, respectively, to The BofA Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year US Inflation-Linked Treasury Index. The Fund also changed its peer group index from the Lipper Short U.S. Treasury Funds Classification Average to the Lipper Inflation Protected Bond Index. These changes were made in connection with the repositioning of the Fund as a short duration TIPS index fund. The performance information above does not reflect the Fund’s new investment objective and/or investment strategy.
After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Class A2 shares only and after-tax returns for other classes will vary.
Management of the Fund
Investment Adviser: Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco or the Adviser)
Portfolio Managers Title Length of Service on the Fund
Erik Jensen Portfolio Manager 2015

Robert Young Portfolio Manager 2015

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares
You may purchase, redeem or exchange shares of the Fund on any business day through your financial adviser, through our Web site at
www.invesco.com/us, by mail to Invesco Investment Services, Inc., P.O. Box 219078, Kansas City, MO 64121-9078, or by telephone at 800-959-4246.
New investments in Class A2 shares are not permitted. The minimum investments for Class A and Y shares for fund accounts are as follows:
Type of Account Initial Investment
Per Fund
Additional Investments
Per Fund
Asset or fee-based accounts managed by your financial adviser None None

Employer Sponsored Retirement and Benefit Plans and Employer Sponsored IRAs None None

IRAs and Coverdell ESAs if the new investor is purchasing shares through a systematic purchase plan $25 $25

All other types of accounts if the investor is purchasing shares through a systematic purchase plan 50 50

IRAs and Coverdell ESAs 250 25

All other accounts 1,000 50

Tax Information
The Fund’s distributions generally are taxable to you as ordinary income, capital gains, or some combination of both, unless you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or individual retirement account, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax-deferred account.
Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries
If you purchase the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and the Fund’s distributor or its related companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson or financial adviser to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or financial adviser or visit your financial intermediary’s Web site for more information.

Investment Objective(s), Strategies, Risks and Portfolio Holdings
    
Objective(s) and Strategies
The Fund’s investment objective is to provide protection from the negative effects of unanticipated inflation. The Fund’s investment objective may be changed by the Board of Trustees (the Board) without shareholder approval.
The Fund invests under normal circumstances at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the component securities of The BofA Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year US Inflation-Linked Treasury Index (the Index) and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The Index is comprised of U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) with at least $1 billion in outstanding face value and a remaining term to final maturity of at least 1 year and less than 5 years at the time of index rebalancing. The Fund can also invest in fixed income securities that are not included in the Index, but which the Fund’s investment adviser, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco or the Adviser), believes will help the Fund track the Index.
The Fund normally seeks to maintain an average portfolio effective duration that is within +/- 1 year of the duration of the Index, which was 1.57 years as of August 31, 2015. Duration is a measure of volatility expressed in years and represents the anticipated percent change in a bond’s price at a single point in time for a 1% change in yield. As duration increases, volatility increases as applicable interest rates change.
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TIPS are publicly issued, dollar denominated U.S. government securities issued by the U.S. Treasury that have principal and interest payments linked to official inflation (as measured by the Consumer Price Index or CPI) and their payments are supported by the full faith and credit of the United States. As of August 31, 2015, there were 12 TIPS in the Index.
The Fund can invest in derivative instruments, such as swap contracts, options and futures contracts, to seek exposure to certain securities or group of securities included in the Index.
A swap contract is an agreement between two parties pursuant to which the parties exchange payments at specified dates on the basis of a specified notional amount, with the payments calculated by reference to specified securities, indexes, reference rates, commodities, currencies or other assets. The notional amount of a swap is based on the nominal or face amount of a reference asset that is used to calculate payments made on that swap; the notional amount typically is not exchanged between counterparties. The parties to the swap use variations in the value of the underlying asset to calculate payments between them through the life of the swap. The Fund can use swap contracts, including interest rate swaps, to hedge or adjust its exposure to interest rates.
An option is a derivative financial instrument that reflects a contract between two parties for a future transaction on an asset at a reference price. The buyer of the option gains the right, but not the obligation, to engage in that transaction, while the seller incurs the corresponding obligation to fulfill the transaction. The price of an option derives from the difference between the reference price and the value of the underlying asset (commonly a stock, a bond, a currency or a futures contract) plus a premium based on the time remaining until the expiration of the option. Other types of options exist, and options can in principle be created for any type of valuable asset. The Fund can use options, including swaptions (options on swaps), to manage interest rate risk. The Fund can further use options on bond or rate futures to manage interest rate exposure.
A futures contract is a standardized agreement between two parties to buy or sell a specified quantity of an underlying asset at a specified price at a specified future time. The value of a futures contract tends to increase and decrease in tandem with the value of the underlying asset. Futures contracts are bilateral agreements, with both the purchaser and the seller equally obligated to complete the transaction. Depending on the terms of the particular contract, futures contracts are settled by purchasing an offsetting contract, physically delivering the underlying asset on the settlement date or paying a cash settlement amount on the settlement date. The Fund can use futures contracts, including interest rate futures contracts, to increase or reduce exposure to changes in interest rates.
The Fund may purchase and sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitments basis, which means that the Fund buys or sells a security with payment and delivery taking place in the future.
The portfolio managers use a replication strategy to track, as closely as possible, the securities in the Index and their respective weightings, by investing directly in securities that make up the Index. The portfolio managers adjust the composition of the Fund to reflect changes in the composition of the Index and may use representative sampling methodology to track the performance of the Index. Representative sampling means that the portfolio managers may use a quantitative analysis to select either a subset of the securities that make up the Index or a combination of some or all of the securities that make up the Index and other securities that are not part of the Index. In either case, the representative sampling of securities selected by the portfolio managers should have, in the aggregate, investment characteristics that are similar to the Index in terms of key risk factors, performance attributes and other characteristics, such as market capitalization, duration, maturity, credit quality, yield and coupon, as applicable. It is expected that the portfolio managers will use this representative sampling methodology where it is difficult to acquire the necessary securities that make up the Index, where the asset levels of the Fund do not allow for the holding of all the securities that make up the Index
or where it is otherwise beneficial to the Fund to do so. The Fund generally expects that its duration, yield and maturity will be similar to those of the Index.
Unlike many investment companies, the Fund does not utilize an investment strategy that attempts to outperform the Index. Rather, the Fund utilizes an indexing approach, which may eliminate the chance that the Fund will substantially outperform the Index, but it may also reduce some of the risk of active management. Indexing seeks to achieve lower costs by keeping portfolio turnover low in comparison to actively managed investment companies.
In anticipation of or in response to market, economic, political, or other conditions, the Fund’s portfolio managers may temporarily use a different investment strategy for defensive purposes. If the Fund’s portfolio managers do so, different factors could affect the Fund’s performance and the Fund may not achieve its investment objective.
The Fund’s investments in the types of securities and other investments described in this prospectus vary from time to time, and, at any time, the Fund may not be invested in all of the types of securities and other investments described in this prospectus. The Fund may also invest in securities and other investments not described in this prospectus.
For more information, see “Description of the Fund and Its Investments and Risks” in the Fund’s SAI.
Risks
The principal risks of investing in the Fund are:
Changing Fixed Income Market Conditions Risk. The current low interest rate environment was created in part by the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) and certain foreign central banks keeping the federal funds and equivalent foreign rates at or near zero. There is a risk that interest rates will rise when the FRB and central banks raise these rates. This risk is heightened due to the completion of the FRB’s quantitative easing program and the “tapering” of other similar foreign central bank actions, which involved purchasing large quantities of securities issued or guaranteed by the government, its agencies or instrumentalities on the open market. This eventual increase in the federal funds and equivalent foreign rates may expose fixed income markets to heightened volatility and reduced liquidity for certain fixed income investments, particularly those with longer maturities. In addition, decreases in fixed income dealer market-making capacity may persist in the future, potentially leading to heightened volatility and reduced liquidity in the fixed income markets. As a result, the value of the Fund’s investments and share price may decline. In addition, because of changing central bank policies, the Fund may experience higher than normal shareholder redemptions which could potentially increase portfolio turnover and the Fund’s transaction costs and potentially lower the Fund’s performance returns.
Debt Securities Risk. The prices of debt securities held by the Fund will be affected by changes in interest rates, the creditworthiness of the issuer and other factors. An increase in prevailing interest rates typically causes the value of existing debt securities to fall and often has a greater impact on longer-duration debt securities and higher quality debt securities. Falling interest rates will cause the Fund to reinvest the proceeds of debt securities that have been repaid by the issuer at lower interest rates. Falling interest rates may also reduce the Fund’s distributable income because interest payments on floating rate debt instruments held by the Fund will decline. The Fund could lose money on investments in debt securities if the issuer or borrower fails to meet its obligations to make interest payments and/or to repay principal in a timely manner. If an issuer seeks to restructure the terms of its borrowings or the Fund is required to seek recovery upon a default in the payment of interest or the repayment of principal, the Fund may incur additional expenses. Changes in an issuer’s financial strength, the market’s perception of such strength or in the credit rating of the issuer or the security may affect the value of debt securities. The Adviser’s credit analysis may fail to anticipate such changes, which could result in buying a
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debt security at an inopportune time or failing to sell a debt security in advance of a price decline or other credit event.
Derivatives Risk. A derivative is an instrument whose value depends largely on (and is derived from) the value of an underlying security, currency, commodity, interest rate, index or other asset (each referred to as an underlying asset). In addition to risks relating to the underlying assets, the use of derivatives may include other, possibly greater, risks, which are described below.
■  Counterparty Risk. Certain derivatives do not trade on an established exchange (referred to as over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives) and are simply financial contracts between the Fund and a counterparty. When the Fund is owed money on an OTC derivative, the Fund is dependent on the counterparty to pay or, in some cases, deliver the underlying asset, unless the Fund can otherwise sell its derivative contract to a third party prior to its expiration. Many counterparties are financial institutions such as banks and broker-dealers and their creditworthiness (and ability to pay or perform) may be negatively impacted by factors affecting financial institutions generally. In addition, in the event that a counterparty becomes bankrupt or insolvent, the Fund’s ability to recover the collateral that the Fund has on deposit with the counterparty could be delayed or impaired. For derivatives traded on a centralized exchange, the Fund generally is dependent upon the solvency of the relevant exchange clearing house (which acts as a guarantor for each contractual obligation under such derivatives) for payment on derivative instruments for which the Fund is owed money.
■  Leverage Risk. Many derivatives do not require a payment up front equal to the economic exposure created by owning the derivative, which creates a form of leverage. As a result, an adverse change in the value of the underlying asset could result in the Fund sustaining a loss that is substantially greater than the amount invested in the derivative. Leverage may therefore make the Fund’s returns more volatile and increase the risk of loss. The Fund segregates or earmarks liquid assets with a value at least equal to the amount that the Fund owes the derivative counterparty each day, if any, or otherwise holds instruments that offset the Fund’s daily obligation under the derivatives instrument. This process is sometimes referred to as “cover.” The amount of liquid assets needed as cover will fluctuate over time as the value of the derivative instrument rises and falls. If the value of the Fund’s derivative positions or the value of the assets used as cover unexpectedly decreases, the Fund may be forced to segregate additional liquid assets as cover or sell assets at a disadvantageous time or price to meet its derivative obligations or to meet redemption requests, which could affect management of the Fund and the Fund’s returns. In certain market conditions, losses on derivative instruments can grow larger while the value of the Fund’s other assets fall, resulting in the Fund’s derivative positions becoming a larger percentage of the Fund’s investments.
■  Liquidity Risk. There is a smaller pool of buyers and sellers for certain derivatives, particularly OTC derivatives, than more traditional investments such as stocks. These buyers and sellers are often financial institutions that may be unable or unwilling to buy or sell derivatives during times of financial or market stress. Derivative instruments may therefore be less liquid than more traditional investments and the Fund may be unable to sell or exit its derivative positions at a desirable time or price. This risk may be more acute under adverse market conditions, during which the Fund may be most in need of liquidating its derivative positions. To the extent that the Fund is unable to exit a derivative position because of market illiquidity, the Fund may not be able to prevent further losses of value in its derivatives holdings and the liquidity of the Fund and its ability to meet redemption requests may be impaired to the extent that a substantial portion of the Fund’s otherwise liquid assets must be used as margin or cover. Another consequence of illiquidity is that the Fund
  may be required to hold a derivative instrument to maturity and take or make delivery of the underlying asset that the Adviser would otherwise have attempted to avoid.
■  Other Risks. Compared to other types of investments, derivatives may be harder to value and may also be less tax efficient, as described under the “Taxes” section of the prospectus. In addition, changes in government regulation of derivative instruments could affect the character, timing and amount of the Fund’s taxable income or gains, and may limit or prevent the Fund from using certain types of derivative instruments as a part of its investment strategy, which could make the investment strategy more costly to implement or require the Fund to change its investment strategy. To the extent that the Fund uses derivatives for hedging or to gain or limit exposure to a particular market or market segment, there may be imperfect correlation between the value of the derivative instrument and the value of the instrument being hedged or the relevant market or market segment, in which case the Fund may not realize the intended benefits. There is also the risk that during adverse market conditions, an instrument which would usually operate as a hedge provides no hedging benefits at all. The Fund’s use of derivatives may be limited by the requirements for taxation of the Fund as a regulated investment company.
Indexing Risk. The Fund is operated as a passively managed index fund and, therefore, the adverse performance of a particular security necessarily will not result in the elimination of the security from the Fund’s portfolio. Ordinarily, the Adviser will not sell the Fund’s portfolio securities except to reflect additions or deletions of the securities that comprise the Index, or as may be necessary to raise cash to pay Fund shareholders who sell Fund shares. As such, the Fund may be negatively affected by general declines in the asset classes represented by the Index.
There is no guarantee, however, that the Adviser will be able to correlate the Fund’s performance with that of the Index because the Adviser’s ability to correlate the Fund’s performance, before expenses, may be affected by many factors, including the manner in which the Index is calculated; the differences between the securities held in the Fund’s portfolio and those included in the Index; transaction costs; pricing differences; fees and expenses incurred by the Fund, but are not incurred by the Index; and the Fund’s holding of cash. This risk may be heightened during times of market volatility or other unusual market conditions. The Adviser regularly monitors the correlation and, in the event the desired correlation is not achieved, the Adviser will determine what additional investment changes may need to be made.
Inflation-Indexed Securities Risk. Inflation-indexed securities typically provide principal and interest payments that are adjusted over time to reflect a rise (inflation) or a drop (deflation) in the general price level for goods and services. The values of inflation-indexed securities generally fluctuate in response to changes in real interest rates. Real interest rates are tied to the relationship between nominal interest rates and the rate of inflation. If nominal interest rates increase at a faster rate than inflation, real interest rates might rise, leading to a decrease in value of inflation-indexed securities. Conversely, if inflation rises at a faster rate than nominal interest rates, real interest rates might decline, leading to an increase in value of inflation-indexed securities. The Fund's income from its investments in inflation-indexed securities is likely to fluctuate considerably more than the income distributions of its investments in more traditional fixed-income securities.
Inflation-Indexed Securities Tax Risk. Any increase in the principal amount of an inflation-indexed security may be included for tax purposes in the Fund’s gross income, even though no cash attributable to such gross income has been received by the Fund. In such event, the Fund may be required to make annual distributions to shareholders that exceed the cash it has otherwise received. In order to pay such distributions, the Fund may be required to raise cash by selling portfolio investments. The sale of such investments could result in capital gains to the Fund and additional capital
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gain distributions to shareholders. In addition, adjustments during the taxable year for deflation to an inflation-indexed bond held by the Fund may cause amounts previously distributed to shareholders in the taxable year as income to be characterized as a return of capital.
Market Risk. The market values of the Fund’s investments, and therefore the value of the Fund’s shares, will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. Market risk may affect a single issuer, industry or section of the economy, or it may affect the market as a whole. The value of the Fund’s investments may go up or down due to general market conditions which are not specifically related to the particular issuer, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for revenues or corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates, regional or global instability, or adverse investor sentiment generally. The value of the Fund’s investments may also go up or down due to factors that affect an individual issuer or a particular industry or sector, such as changes in production costs and competitive conditions within an industry. Individual stock prices tend to go up and down more dramatically than those of certain other types of investments, such as bonds. During a general downturn in the financial markets, multiple asset classes may decline in value. When markets perform well, there can be no assurance that specific investments held by the Fund will rise in value.
Sampling Risk. The Fund’s use of a representative sampling approach will result in its holding a smaller number of bonds than are in the Index and in the Fund holding securities not included in the Index. As a result, an adverse development respecting an issuer of bonds held by the Fund could result in a greater decline in the Fund’s NAV than would be the case if all of the bonds in the Underlying Index were held. The Fund’s use of a representative sampling approach may also include the risk that it may not track the return of the Index as well as it would if the Fund held all of the securities in the Index.
U.S. Government Obligations Risk. Obligations of U.S. Government agencies and authorities receive varying levels of support and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, which could affect the Fund’s ability to recover should they default. No assurance can be given that the U.S. Government will provide financial support to its agencies and authorities if it is not obligated by law to do so.
When-Issued, Delayed Delivery and Forward Commitment Risks. When-issued and delayed delivery transactions are subject to market risk as the value or yield of a security at delivery may be more or less than the purchase price or the yield generally available on securities when delivery occurs. In addition, the Fund is subject to counterparty risk because it relies on the buyer or seller, as the case may be, to consummate the transaction, and failure by the counterparty to complete the transaction may result in the Fund missing the opportunity of obtaining a price or yield considered to be advantageous. These transactions have a leveraging effect on the Fund because the Fund commits to purchase securities that it does not have to pay for until a later date. These investments therefore increase the Fund’s overall investment exposure and, as a result, its volatility. Typically, no income accrues on securities the Fund has committed to purchase prior to the time delivery of the securities is made, although the Fund may earn income on securities it has set aside to cover these positions.
Portfolio Holdings
A description of Fund policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of Fund portfolio holdings is available in the SAI, which is available at www.invesco.com/us.

Fund Management
    
The Adviser(s)
Invesco serves as the Fund’s investment adviser. The Adviser manages the investment operations of the Fund as well as other investment portfolios that encompass a broad range of investment objectives, and has agreed to perform or arrange for the performance of the Fund’s day-to-day
management. The Adviser is located at 1555 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30309. The Adviser, as successor in interest to multiple investment advisers, has been an investment adviser since 1976.
Exclusion of Adviser from Commodity Pool Operator Definition
With respect to the Fund, the Adviser has claimed an exclusion from the definition of “commodity pool operator” (CPO) under the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and the rules of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and, therefore, is not subject to CFTC registration or regulation as a CPO. In addition, the Adviser is relying upon a related exclusion from the definition of “commodity trading advisor” (CTA) under the CEA and the rules of the CFTC with respect to the Fund.
The terms of the CPO exclusion require the Fund, among other things, to adhere to certain limits on its investments in “commodity interests.” Commodity interests include commodity futures, commodity options and swaps, which in turn include non-deliverable forwards. The Fund is permitted to invest in these instruments as further described in the Fund’s SAI. However, the Fund is not intended as a vehicle for trading in the commodity futures, commodity options or swaps markets. The CFTC has neither reviewed nor approved the Adviser’s reliance on these exclusions, or the Fund, its investment strategies or this prospectus.
Adviser Compensation
During the fiscal year ended February 28, 2015, the Adviser received compensation of 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets, after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement.
A discussion regarding the basis for the Board’s approval of the investment advisory agreement and investment sub-advisory agreements of the Fund is available in the Fund’s most recent semi-annual report to shareholders for the six-month period ended August 31.
Portfolio Managers
The following individuals are jointly and primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio:
■  Erik Jensen, Portfolio Manager, who has been responsible for the Fund since 2015 and has been associated with Invesco and/or its affiliates since 1987.
■  Robert Young, Portfolio Manager, who has been responsible for the Fund since 2015 and has been associated with Invesco and/or its affiliates since 2001.
More information on the portfolio managers may be found at www.invesco.com/us. The Web site is not part of this prospectus.
The Fund’s SAI provides additional information about the portfolio managers’ investments in the Fund, a description of the compensation structure and information regarding other accounts managed.

Other Information
    
Sales Charges
Purchases of Class A shares of the Fund are subject to the maximum 2.50% initial sales charge as listed under the heading “Category IV Initial Sales Charges” in the “Shareholder Account Information—Initial Sales Charges (Class A Shares Only)” section of this prospectus. Purchases of Class A2 shares of the Fund are subject to the maximum 1.00% initial sales charge as listed under the heading “Category III Initial Sales Charges” in the “Shareholder Account Information—Initial Sales Charges (Class A Shares only)” section of this prospectus.
Dividends and Distributions
The Fund expects, based on its investment objective and strategies, that its distributions, if any, will consist of ordinary income, capital gains, or some combination of both.
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Dividends
The Fund generally declares dividends from net investment income daily and pays them monthly.
Capital Gains Distributions
The Fund generally distributes long-term and short-term capital gains (net of any available capital loss carryovers), if any, at least annually. Capital gains distributions may vary considerably from year to year as a result of the Fund's normal investment activities and cash flows. During a time of economic volatility, a fund may experience capital losses and unrealized depreciation in value of investments, the effect of which may be to reduce or eliminate capital gains distributions for a period of time. Even though a fund may experience a current year loss, it may nonetheless distribute prior year capital gains.
Closure of Class A2 shares
The Fund discontinued public sales of its Class A2 shares to new investors at the close of business on October 30, 2002.
Existing shareholders of the Fund may continue to invest in Class A2 shares of the Fund if they were invested in the Class A2 shares of the Fund at the close of business on October 30, 2002 and remain invested in Class A2 shares of the Fund after that date.

Benchmark Descriptions
    
Barclays 1-2 Year U.S. Government Bond Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of the U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agency issues with maturities of one to two years.
Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of the U.S. investment-grade, fixed-rate bond market.
BofA Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year US Inflation-Linked Treasury Index is a subset of BofA Merrill Lynch US Inflation-Linked Treasury Index including all securities with a remaining term to final maturity less than 5 years.
Lipper Inflation Protected Bond Fund Index is an index composed of funds that invest primarily in inflation indexed fixed income securities.
Lipper Short U.S. Treasury Funds Classification Average represents an average of all of the funds in the Lipper Short U.S. Treasury Funds classification.

Disclaimers
    
“BofA Merrill Lynch” and “The BofA Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year US Inflation-Linked Treasury Index” are reprinted with permission. © Copyright 2014 Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (“BofA Merrill Lynch”). All rights reserved. The Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund is not issued, sponsored, endorsed or promoted by BofA Merrill Lynch, any affiliate of BofA Merrill Lynch or any other party involved in, or related to, making or compiling the BofA Merrill Lynch Indexes. The BofA Merrill Lynch Indexes are the exclusive property of BofA Merrill Lynch and/or its affiliates. “BofA Merrill Lynch” and “The BofA Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year US Inflation-Linked Treasury Index” are service marks of BofA Merrill Lynch and/or its affiliates and have been licensed for use for certain purposes by Invesco Advisers, Inc. on behalf of the Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund. Neither BofA Merrill Lynch, any affiliate of BofA Merrill Lynch nor any other party involved in, or related to, making or compiling the BofA Merrill Lynch Indexes makes any representation or warranty, express or implied, to the shareholders of the Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in the Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund particularly or the ability of The BofA Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year US Inflation-Linked Treasury Index to track the corresponding market performance. BofA Merrill Lynch is the licensor of certain trademarks, trade names and service marks of BofA Merrill Lynch and/or its affiliates and of
The BofA Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year US Inflation-Linked Treasury Index, which is determined, composed and calculated by BofA Merrill Lynch and/or its affiliates without regard to Invesco Advisers, Inc., the Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund or the shareholders of the Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund. Neither BofA Merrill Lynch, any affiliate of BofA Merrill Lynch nor any other party involved in, or related to, making or compiling The BofA Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year US Inflation-Linked Treasury Index has any obligation to take the needs of Invesco Advisers, Inc., the Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund or the shareholders of the Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund into consideration in determining, composing or calculating The BofA Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year US Inflation-Linked Treasury Index. None of BofA Merrill Lynch or any of its affiliates has the obligation to continue to provide The BofA Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year US Inflation-Linked Treasury Index to Invesco Advisers, Inc. or the Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund beyond the applicable license term. Neither BofA Merrill Lynch, any affiliate of BofA Merrill Lynch nor any other party involved in, or related to, making or compiling The BofA Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year US Inflation-Linked Treasury Index is responsible for or has participated in the determination of the timing, pricing, or quantities of the Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund to be issued or in the determination or calculation of the equation by which the Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund is to be redeemable for cash. Neither BofA Merrill Lynch, any affiliate of BofA Merrill Lynch nor any other party involved in, or related to, making or compiling The BofA Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year US Inflation-Linked Treasury Index has any obligation or liability in connection with the administration, marketing or trading of the Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund. BofA Merrill Lynch and its affiliates do not provide investment advice to Invesco Advisers, Inc. or the Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund and are not responsible for the performance of the Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund.
NEITHER BOFA MERRILL LYNCH, ANY AFFILIATE OF BOFA MERRILL LYNCH NOR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN, OR RELATED TO, MAKING OR COMPILING THE BOFA MERRILL LYNCH 1-5 YEAR US INFLATION-LINKED TREASURY INDEX WARRANTS OR GUARANTEES THE ACCURACY, QUALITY, TIMELINESS AND/OR COMPLETENESS OF THE BOFA MERRILL LYNCH 1-5 YEAR US INFLATION-LINKED TREASURY INDEX OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN AND/OR PROVIDED THEREWITH AND SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR INTERRUPTIONS THEREIN. NEITHER BOFA MERRILL LYNCH, ANY AFFILIATE OF BOFA MERRILL LYNCH NOR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN, OR RELATED TO, MAKING OR COMPILING THE BOFA MERRILL LYNCH 1-5 YEAR US INFLATION-LINKED TREASURY INDEX MAKES ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED BY INVESCO ADVISERS, INC., THE INVESCO SHORT DURATION INFLATION PROTECTED FUND, SHAREHOLDERS OF THE INVESCO SHORT DURATION INFLATION PROTECTED FUND, OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FROM THE USE OF THE BOFA MERRILL LYNCH 1-5 YEAR US INFLATION-LINKED TREASURY INDEX OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN. NEITHER BOFA MERRILL LYNCH, ANY AFFILIATE OF BOFA MERRILL LYNCH NOR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN, OR RELATED TO, MAKING OR COMPILING THE BOFA MERRILL LYNCH 1-5 YEAR US INFLATION-LINKED TREASURY INDEX MAKES ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE WITH RESPECT TO THE BOFA MERRILL LYNCH 1-5 YEAR US INFLATION-LINKED TREASURY INDEX OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN AND/OR PROVIDED THEREWITH. WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OF THE FOREGOING, IN NO EVENT SHALL BOFA MERRILL LYNCH, ANY AFFILIATE OF BOFA MERRILL LYNCH OR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN, OR RELATED TO, MAKING OR COMPILING THE BOFA MERRILL LYNCH 1-5 YEAR US INFLATION-LINKED TREASURY INDEX HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES OR LOSSES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS), EVEN IF NOTIFIED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. THERE ARE NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES OF ANY AGREEMENTS OR ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN BOFA MERRILL LYNCH AND INVESCO ADVISERS, INC.
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Financial Highlights
The financial highlights show the Fund’s financial history for the past five fiscal years or, if shorter, the period of operations of the Fund or any of its share classes. The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the Fund’s financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single Fund share. Class R5 and R6 are not offered in this prospectus.
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 six-month period ended August 31, 2015, was unaudited. This information has been audited by [ ], an independent registered public accounting firm, whose report, along with the Fund’s financial statements, is included in the Fund’s annual report, which is available upon request.
  Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
Net
investment
income (a)
Net gains
(losses)
on securities
(both
realized and
unrealized)
Total from
investment
operations
Dividends
from net
investment
income
Distributions
from net
realized
gains
Total
distributions
Net asset
value, end
of period
Total
return (b)
Net assets,
end of period
(000’s omitted)
Ratio of
expenses
to average
net assets
with fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed
Ratio of
expenses
to average net
assets without
fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed
Ratio of net
investment
income to
average
net assets
Portfolio
turnover (c)
Class A
Six months ended 08/31/15 [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [ %] [ %] [ %] [ %]
Year ended 02/28/15 $10.44 $0.00 $(0.02) $(0.02) $(0.00) $ $(0.00) $10.42 (0.15)% $33,150 0.58% (d) 0.92% (d) 0.04% (d) 106%
Year ended 02/28/14 10.47 0.00 (0.02) (0.02) (0.01) (0.00) (0.01) 10.44 (0.20) 41,627 0.50 0.83 0.02 136
Year ended 02/28/13 10.47 0.01 0.00 0.01 (0.00) (0.01) (0.01) 10.47 0.13 42,300 0.48 0.78 0.04 58
Year ended 02/29/12 10.47 0.00 0.06 0.06 (0.01) (0.05) (0.06) 10.47 0.54 53,625 0.50 0.75 0.03 138
Year ended 02/28/11 10.52 0.01 0.04 0.05 (0.01) (0.09) (0.10) 10.47 0.43 60,707 0.67 0.72 0.10 144

Class A2
Six months ended 08/31/15 [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [ %] [ %] [ %] [ %]
Year ended 02/28/15 10.45 0.00 (0.03) (0.03) (0.00) (0.00) 10.42 (0.23) 28,213 0.57 (d) 0.82 (d) 0.05 (d) 106
Year ended 02/28/14 10.47 0.00 (0.01) (0.01) (0.01) (0.00) (0.01) 10.45 (0.10) 34,242 0.50 0.73 0.02 136
Year ended 02/28/13 10.47 0.01 0.01 0.02 (0.01) (0.01) (0.02) 10.47 0.15 43,807 0.46 0.68 0.06 58
Year ended 02/29/12 10.47 0.00 0.06 0.06 (0.01) (0.05) (0.06) 10.47 0.54 55,291 0.50 0.65 0.03 138
Year ended 02/28/11 10.52 0.01 0.04 0.05 (0.01) (0.09) (0.10) 10.47 0.49 68,724 0.60 0.62 0.17 144

Class Y
Six months ended 08/31/15 [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [ %] [ %] [ %] [ %]
Year ended 02/28/15 10.45 0.01 (0.03) (0.02) (0.01) (0.01) 10.42 (0.21) 8,045 0.55 (d) 0.67 (d) 0.07 (d) 106
Year ended 02/28/14 10.47 0.00 (0.01) (0.01) (0.01) (0.00) (0.01) 10.45 (0.08) 6,563 0.48 0.58 0.04 136
Year ended 02/28/13 10.47 0.01 0.01 0.02 (0.01) (0.01) (0.02) 10.47 0.19 9,956 0.42 0.53 0.10 58
Year ended 02/29/12 10.47 0.01 0.05 0.06 (0.01) (0.05) (0.06) 10.47 0.59 16,135 0.46 0.50 0.07 138
Year ended 02/28/11 10.52 0.03 0.04 0.07 (0.03) (0.09) (0.12) 10.47 0.62 15,057 0.47 0.47 0.30 144

Class R5
Six months ended 08/31/15 [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [ %] [ %] [ %] [ %]
Year ended 02/28/15 10.45 0.01 (0.02) (0.01) (0.01) (0.01) 10.43 (0.09) 4,416 0.52 (d) 0.59 (d) 0.10 (d) 106
Year ended 02/28/14 10.48 0.00 (0.02) (0.02) (0.01) (0.00) (0.01) 10.45 (0.16) 5,288 0.46 0.53 0.06 136
Year ended 02/28/13 10.48 0.01 0.01 0.02 (0.01) (0.01) (0.02) 10.48 0.20 5,912 0.40 0.49 0.12 58
Year ended 02/29/12 10.48 0.01 0.06 0.07 (0.02) (0.05) (0.07) 10.48 0.64 6,937 0.40 0.43 0.13 138
Year ended 02/28/11 10.53 0.04 0.03 0.07 (0.03) (0.09) (0.12) 10.48 0.65 7,568 0.41 0.41 0.36 144

(a) Calculated using average shares outstanding.
(b) Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Does not include sales charges and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(c) Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(d) Ratios are based on average daily net assets (000’s omitted) of $35,060, $30,964, $6,794 and $4,711 for Class A, Class A2, Class Y and Class R5 shares, respectively.
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Hypothetical Investment and Expense Information
    
In connection with the final settlement reached between Invesco and certain of its affiliates with certain regulators, including the New York Attorney General’s Office, the SEC and the Colorado Attorney General’s Office (the settlement) arising out of certain market timing and unfair pricing allegations made against Invesco and certain of its affiliates, Invesco and certain of its affiliates agreed, among other things, to disclose certain hypothetical information regarding investment and expense information to Fund shareholders. The chart below is intended to reflect the annual and cumulative impact of the Fund’s expenses, including investment advisory
fees and other Fund costs, on the Fund’s returns over a 10-year period. The example reflects the following:
■  You invest $10,000 in the Fund and hold it for the entire 10-year period;
■  Your investment has a 5% return before expenses each year;
■  The Fund’s current annual expense ratio includes any applicable contractual fee waiver or expense reimbursement for the period committed;
■  Hypotheticals both with and without any applicable initial sales charge applied; and
■  There is no sales charge on reinvested dividends.
There is no assurance that the annual expense ratio will be the expense ratio for the Fund classes for any of the years shown. This is only a hypothetical presentation made to illustrate what expenses and returns would be under the above scenarios; your actual returns and expenses are likely to differ (higher or lower) from those shown below.
Class A (Includes Maximum Sales Charge) Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10
Annual Expense Ratio 1 0.55% 0.92% 0.92% 0.92% 0.92% 0.92% 0.92% 0.92% 0.92% 0.92%
Cumulative Return Before Expenses 5.00% 10.25% 15.76% 21.55% 27.63% 34.01% 40.71% 47.75% 55.13% 62.89%
Cumulative Return After Expenses 1.84% 5.99% 10.32% 14.82% 19.50% 24.38% 29.45% 34.74% 40.23% 45.95%
End of Year Balance $10,183.88 $10,599.38 $11,031.83 $11,481.93 $11,950.39 $12,437.97 $12,945.44 $13,473.61 $14,023.34 $14,595.49
Estimated Annual Expenses $ 304.82 $ 95.60 $ 99.50 $ 103.56 $ 107.79 $ 112.19 $ 116.76 $ 121.53 $ 126.49 $ 131.65

    
Class A (Without Maximum Sales Charge) Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10
Annual Expense Ratio 1 0.55% 0.92% 0.92% 0.92% 0.92% 0.92% 0.92% 0.92% 0.92% 0.92%
Cumulative Return Before Expenses 5.00% 10.25% 15.76% 21.55% 27.63% 34.01% 40.71% 47.75% 55.13% 62.89%
Cumulative Return After Expenses 4.45% 8.71% 13.15% 17.76% 22.57% 27.57% 32.77% 38.19% 43.83% 49.70%
End of Year Balance $10,445.00 $10,871.16 $11,314.70 $11,776.34 $12,256.81 $12,756.89 $13,277.37 $13,819.09 $14,382.91 $14,969.73
Estimated Annual Expenses $ 56.22 $ 98.05 $ 102.05 $ 106.22 $ 110.55 $ 115.06 $ 119.76 $ 124.64 $ 129.73 $ 135.02

    
Class A2 (Includes Maximum Sales Charge) Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10
Annual Expense Ratio 1 0.45% 0.82% 0.82% 0.82% 0.82% 0.82% 0.82% 0.82% 0.82% 0.82%
Cumulative Return Before Expenses 5.00% 10.25% 15.76% 21.55% 27.63% 34.01% 40.71% 47.75% 55.13% 62.89%
Cumulative Return After Expenses 3.50% 7.83% 12.34% 17.03% 21.93% 27.02% 32.33% 37.86% 43.63% 49.63%
End of Year Balance $10,350.45 $10,783.10 $11,233.83 $11,703.41 $12,192.61 $12,702.26 $13,233.21 $13,786.36 $14,362.63 $14,962.99
Estimated Annual Expenses $ 145.56 $ 86.65 $ 90.27 $ 94.04 $ 97.97 $ 102.07 $ 106.34 $ 110.78 $ 115.41 $ 120.24

    
Class A2 (Without Maximum Sales Charge) Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10
Annual Expense Ratio 1 0.45% 0.82% 0.82% 0.82% 0.82% 0.82% 0.82% 0.82% 0.82% 0.82%
Cumulative Return Before Expenses 5.00% 10.25% 15.76% 21.55% 27.63% 34.01% 40.71% 47.75% 55.13% 62.89%
Cumulative Return After Expenses 4.55% 8.92% 13.47% 18.22% 23.16% 28.31% 33.67% 39.26% 45.08% 51.14%
End of Year Balance $10,455.00 $10,892.02 $11,347.31 $11,821.62 $12,315.77 $12,830.57 $13,366.88 $13,925.62 $14,507.71 $15,144.13
Estimated Annual Expenses $ 46.02 $ 87.52 $ 91.18 $ 94.99 $ 98.96 $ 103.10 $ 107.41 $ 111.90 $ 116.58 $ 121.45

    
Class Y Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10
Annual Expense Ratio 1 0.30% 0.67% 0.67% 0.67% 0.67% 0.67% 0.67% 0.67% 0.67% 0.67%
Cumulative Return Before Expenses 5.00% 10.25% 15.76% 21.55% 27.63% 34.01% 40.71% 47.75% 55.13% 62.89%
Cumulative Return After Expenses 4.70% 9.23% 13.96% 18.90% 24.05% 29.42% 35.02% 40.87% 46.97% 53.33%
End of Year Balance $10,470.00 $10,923.35 $11,396.33 $11,889.79 $12,404.62 $12,941.74 $13,502.12 $14,086.76 $14,696.72 $15,333.09
Estimated Annual Expenses $ 30.71 $ 71.67 $ 74.77 $ 78.01 $ 81.39 $ 84.91 $ 88.59 $ 92.42 $ 96.42 $ 100.60

1 Your actual expenses may be higher or lower than those shown.
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Shareholder Account Information
In addition to the Fund(s), the Adviser serves as investment adviser to many other Invesco mutual funds that are offered to retail investors (Invesco Funds or Funds). The following information is about all of the Invesco Funds that offer retail share classes.
Some investments in the Funds are made through accounts that are maintained by intermediaries (and not in the name of an individual investor) and some investments are made indirectly through products that use the Funds as underlying investments, such as Retirement and Benefit Plans, funds of funds, qualified tuition plans, and variable insurance contracts (these products are generally referred to as conduit investment vehicles). If shares of the Funds are held in an account maintained by an intermediary or in the name of a conduit investment vehicle (and not in the name of an individual investor), the intermediary or conduit investment vehicle may impose rules that differ from, and/or charge a transaction or other fee in addition to, those described in this prospectus. Please consult your financial adviser or other financial intermediary for details.
Unless otherwise provided, the following are certain defined terms used throughout this prospectus:
■  Employer Sponsored Retirement and Benefit Plans include (i) employer sponsored pension or profit sharing plans that qualify under section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code), including 401(k), money purchase pension, profit sharing and defined benefit plans; (ii) 403(b) and non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate similar to plans described under (i) above, such as 457 plans and executive deferred compensation arrangements; (iii) health savings accounts maintained pursuant to Section 223 of the Code; and (iv) voluntary employees’ beneficiary arrangements maintained pursuant to Section 501(c)(9) of the Code.
■  Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) include Traditional and Roth IRAs.
■  Employer Sponsored IRAs include Simplified Employee Pension (SEP), Salary Reduction Simplified Employee Pension (SAR-SEP), and Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees of Small Employers (SIMPLE) IRAs.
■  Retirement and Benefit Plans include Employer Sponsored Retirement and Benefit Plans, IRAs and Employer Sponsored IRAs.
Shareholder Account Information and additional information is available on the Internet at www.invesco.com/us. Go to the tab for “Accounts & Services,” then click on “Service Center,” or consult the Fund’s prospectus and SAI, which are available on that same Web site or upon request free of charge. The Web site is not part of this prospectus.
Choosing a Share Class
Each Fund may offer multiple classes of shares and not all Funds offer all share classes discussed herein. Each class represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Certain classes have higher expenses than other classes which may lower the return on your investment when compared to a less expensive class. In deciding which class of shares to purchase, you should consider the following attributes of the various share classes, among other things: (i) the eligibility requirements that apply to purchases of a particular class, (ii) the initial sales charges and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSCs), if any, applicable to the class, (iii) the 12b-1 fee, if any, paid by the class, and (iv) any services you may receive from a financial intermediary. Please contact your financial adviser to assist you in making your decision. Please refer to the prospectus fee table for more information on the fees and expenses of a particular Fund’s share classes.
Share Classes        
Class A Class B Class C Class R Class Y
■  Initial sales charge which may be waived or reduced ■  No initial sales charge ■  No initial sales charge ■  No initial sales charge ■  No initial sales charge
■  CDSC on certain redemptions ■  CDSC on redemptions within six or fewer years ■  CDSC on redemptions within one year 4 ■  No CDSC ■  No CDSC
■  12b-1 fee of up to 0.25% 1 ■  12b-1 fee of up to 1.00% ■  12b-1 fee of up to 1.00% 5 ■  12b-1 fee of up to 0.50% ■  No 12b-1 fee
  ■  Generally converts to Class A shares on or about the end of the month that is at least eight years after the date on which shares were purchased along with a pro rata portion of reinvested dividends and distributions 2,3 ■  Does not convert to Class A shares
■  Does not convert to Class A shares ■  Does not convert to Class A shares
  ■  New or additional investments are not permitted. ■  Investors may only open an account to purchase Class C shares if they have appointed a financial intermediary other than Invesco Distributors, Inc. (Invesco Distributors). This restriction does not apply to Employer Sponsored Retirement and Benefit Plans. ■  Intended for Employer Sponsored Retirement and Benefit Plans  
    ■  Purchase maximums apply    
1 Class A2 shares of Invesco Limited Term Municipal Income Fund and Investor Class shares of Invesco Money Market Fund, Invesco Tax-Exempt Cash Fund, Premier Portfolio, Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio do not have a 12b-1 fee; Invesco Short Term Bond Fund Class A shares and Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund Class A2 shares have a 12b-1 fee of 0.15%; and Invesco Tax-Exempt Cash Fund Class A shares have a 12b-1 fee of 0.10%.
2 Class B shares of Invesco Money Market Fund convert to Invesco Cash Reserve Shares. Class BX shares of Invesco Money Market Fund convert to Class AX shares.
3 Class B shares and Class BX shares will not convert to Class A shares or Class AX shares, respectively, that have a higher 12b-1 fee rate than the respective Class B shares or Class BX shares at the time of conversion.
4 CDSC does not apply to redemption of Class C shares of Invesco Short Term Bond Fund unless you received Class C shares of Invesco Short Term Bond Fund through an exchange from Class C shares from another Invesco Fund that is still subject to a CDSC.
5 The 12b-1 fee for Class C shares of certain Funds is less than 1.00%. The “Fees and Expenses of the Fund—Annual Fund Operating Expenses” section of this prospectus reflects the actual 12b-1 fees paid by a Fund.
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In addition to the share classes shown in the chart above, the following Funds offer the following additional share classes:
■  Investor Class shares: Invesco Diversified Dividend Fund, Invesco Dividend Income Fund, Invesco Energy Fund, Invesco European Growth Fund, Invesco Global Health Care Fund, Invesco Gold & Precious Metals Fund, Invesco High Yield Fund, Invesco International Core Equity Fund, Invesco Low Volatility Equity Yield Fund, Invesco Money Market Fund, Invesco Municipal Income Fund, Invesco Real Estate Fund, Invesco Small Cap Growth Fund, Invesco Tax-Exempt Cash Fund, Invesco Technology Fund, Invesco U.S. Government Fund, Premier Portfolio, Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio.
■  Class A2 shares: Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund and Invesco Limited Term Municipal Income Fund;
■  Class AX shares: Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement Funds and Invesco Money Market Fund;
■  Class BX shares: Invesco Money Market Fund (new or additional investments in Class BX shares are not permitted);
■  Class CX shares: Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement Funds and Invesco Money Market Fund;
■  Class RX shares: Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement Funds;
■  Class P shares: Invesco Summit Fund;
■  Class S shares: Invesco Charter Fund, Invesco Conservative Allocation Fund, Invesco Growth Allocation Fund, Invesco Moderate Allocation Fund and Invesco Summit Fund; and
■  Invesco Cash Reserve Shares: Invesco Money Market Fund.
Share Class Eligibility
Class A, B, C and Invesco Cash Reserve Shares
Class A, C and Invesco Cash Reserve Shares are generally available to all retail investors, including individuals, trusts, corporations, business and charitable organizations and Retirement and Benefit Plans. Investors may only open an account to purchase Class C shares if they have appointed a financial intermediary other than Investor Distributors. This restriction does not apply to Employer Sponsored Retirement and Benefit Plans. The share classes offer different fee structures that are intended to compensate financial intermediaries for services provided in connection with the sale of shares and continued maintenance of the customer relationship. You should consider the services provided by your financial adviser and any other financial intermediaries who will be involved in the servicing of your account when choosing a share class.
Class B shares are closed to new and to additional investors. Existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue as Class B shareholders, continue to reinvest dividends and capital gains distributions in Class B shares and exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of other Funds as permitted by the current exchange privileges, until they convert. For Class B shares outstanding on November 29, 2010 and Class B shares acquired upon reinvestment of dividends, all Class B share attributes including the associated Rule 12b-1 fee, CDSC and conversion features, will continue.
Class A2 Shares
Class A2 shares, which are offered only on Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund and Invesco Limited Term Municipal Income Fund, are closed to new investors. All references in this prospectus to Class A shares shall include Class A2 shares, unless otherwise noted.
Class AX, BX, CX and RX Shares
Class AX, BX, CX and RX shares are closed to new investors. Only investors who have continuously maintained an account in Class AX, CX or RX of a specific Fund may make additional purchases into Class AX, CX and RX, respectively, of such specific Fund. All references in this Prospectus to Class A, B, C or R shares of the Invesco Funds shall include Class AX (excluding Invesco Money Market Fund), BX, CX, or RX shares, respectively, of the Invesco Funds, unless otherwise noted. All references in this
Prospectus to Invesco Cash Reserve Shares of Invesco Money Market Fund shall include Class AX shares of Invesco Money Market Fund, unless otherwise noted.
Class P Shares
In addition to the other share classes discussed herein, the Invesco Summit Fund offers Class P shares, which were historically sold only through the AIM Summit Investors Plans I and II (each a Plan and, collectively, the Summit Plans). Class P shares are sold with no initial sales charge and have a 12b-1 fee of 0.10%. However, Class P shares are not sold to members of the general public. Only shareholders who had accounts in the Summit Plans at the close of business on December 8, 2006 may purchase Class P shares and only until the total of their combined investments in the Summit Plans and in Class P shares directly equals the face amount of their former Plan under the 30 year extended investment option. The face amount of a Plan is the combined total of all scheduled monthly investments under the Plan. For a Plan with a scheduled monthly investment of $100.00, the face amount would have been $36,000.00 under the 30 year extended investment option.
Class R Shares
Class R shares are intended for eligible Employer Sponsored Retirement and Benefit Plans.
Class S Shares
Class S shares are limited to investors who purchase shares with the proceeds received from a systematic contractual investment plan redemption within the 12 months prior to purchasing Class S shares, and who purchase through an approved financial intermediary that has an agreement with the distributor to sell Class S shares. Class S shares are not otherwise sold to members of the general public. An investor purchasing Class S shares will not pay an initial sales charge. The investor will no longer be eligible to purchase additional Class S shares at that point where the value of the contributions to the prior systematic contractual investment plan combined with the subsequent Class S share contributions equals the face amount of what would have been the investor’s systematic contractual investment plan under the 30-year investment option. The face amount of a systematic contractual investment plan is the combined total of all scheduled monthly investments under that plan. For a plan with a scheduled monthly investment of $100.00, the face amount would have been $36,000.00 under the 30-year extended investment option.
Class Y Shares
Class Y shares are available to (i) investors who purchase through a fee-based advisory account with an approved financial intermediary, (ii) Employer Sponsored Retirement and Benefit Plans, endowments or foundations, (iii) banks or bank trust departments acting on their own behalf or as trustee or manager for trust accounts, or (iv) any current, former or retired trustee, director, officer or employee (or immediate family members of a current, former or retired trustee, director, officer or employee) of any Invesco Fund or of Invesco Ltd. or any of its subsidiaries. In fee-based advisory programs, a financial intermediary typically charges each investor a fee based on the value of the investor’s account in exchange for servicing that account. Class Y shares are not available for IRAs or Employer Sponsored IRAs, unless purchased through a fee-based advisory account with an approved financial intermediary.
Subject to any conditions or limitations imposed on the servicing of Class Y shares by your financial adviser, if you received Class Y shares as a result of a merger or reorganization of a predecessor fund into any of the Funds, you will be permitted to make additional Class Y share purchases.
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Investor Class Shares
Some of the Funds offer Investor Class shares.  Investor Class shares are sold with no initial sales charge and have a maximum 12b-1 fee of 0.25%. Only the following persons may purchase Investor Class shares:
■  Investors who established accounts prior to April 1, 2002, in Investor Class shares with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (Invesco Distributors) who have continuously maintained an account in Investor Class shares (this includes anyone listed in the registration of an account, such as a joint owner, trustee or custodian, and immediate family members of such persons) with Invesco Distributors. These investors are referred to as “Investor Class grandfathered investors.”
■  Customers of a financial intermediary that has had an agreement with the Funds’ distributor or any Funds that offered Investor Class shares prior to April 1, 2002, that has continuously maintained such agreement. These intermediaries are referred to as “Investor Class grandfathered intermediaries.”
■  Any current, former or retired trustee, director, officer or employee (or immediate family member of a current, former or retired trustee, director, officer or employee) of any Invesco Fund or of Invesco Ltd. or any of its subsidiaries.
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees
Except as noted below, each Fund has adopted a distribution plan or distribution plan and service plan pursuant to SEC Rule 12b-1. A 12b-1 plan allows a Fund to pay distribution and service fees to Invesco Distributors to compensate or reimburse, as applicable, Invesco Distributors for its efforts in connection with the sale and distribution of the Fund’s shares and for services provided to shareholders, all or a substantial portion of which are paid to the dealer of record. Because the Funds pay these fees out of their assets on an ongoing basis, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cause you to pay more than the maximum permitted initial sales charges described in this prospectus.
The following Funds and share classes do not have 12b-1 plans:
■  Invesco Limited Term Municipal Income Fund, Class A2 shares.
■  Invesco Money Market Fund, Investor Class shares.
■  Invesco Tax-Exempt Cash Fund, Investor Class shares.
■  Premier Portfolio, Investor Class shares.
■  Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio, Investor Class shares.
■  Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio, Investor Class shares.
■  All Funds, Class Y shares
Under the applicable distribution plan or distribution plan and service plan, the Funds may pay distribution and service fees up to the following amounts with respect to each Fund’s average daily net assets with respect to such class:
■  Class A shares: 0.25%
■  Class B shares: 1.00%
■  Class C shares: 1.00%
■  Class P shares: 0.10%
■  Class R shares: 0.50%
■  Class S shares: 0.15%
■  Invesco Cash Reserve Shares: 0.15%
■  Investor Class shares: 0.25%
Please refer to the prospectus fee table for more information on a particular Fund’s 12b-1 fees.
Initial Sales Charges (Class A Shares Only)
The Funds are grouped into four categories for determining initial sales charges. The “Other Information” section of each Fund’s prospectus will tell you the sales charge category in which the Fund is classified. As used below, the term “offering price” with respect to all categories of Class A shares includes the initial sales charge.
If you purchase $1,000,000 or more of Class A shares of Category I or II Funds or $500,000 or more of Class A shares of Category IV Funds (a Large Purchase) the initial sales charge set forth below will be waived;
though your shares will be subject to a 1% CDSC if you don’t hold such shares for at least 18 months.
Category I Initial Sales Charges
  Investor’s Sales Charge
Amount invested As a % of
Offering Price
As a % of
Investment
Less than $ 50,000 5.50% 5.82%

$50,000 but less than $ 100,000 4.50 4.71

$100,000 but less than $ 250,000 3.50 3.63

$250,000 but less than $ 500,000 2.75 2.83

$500,000 but less than $1,000,000 2.00 2.04

    
Category II Initial Sales Charges
  Investor’s Sales Charge
Amount invested As a % of
Offering Price
As a % of
Investment
Less than $ 100,000 4.25% 4.44%

$100,000 but less than $ 250,000 3.50 3.63

$250,000 but less than $ 500,000 2.50 2.56

$500,000 but less than $1,000,000 2.00 2.04

    
Category III Initial Sales Charges
  Investor’s Sales Charge
Amount invested As a % of
Offering Price
As a % of
Investment
Less than $ 100,000 1.00% 1.01%

$100,000 but less than $ 250,000 0.75 0.76

$250,000 but less than $1,000,000 0.50 0.50

    
Category IV Initial Sales Charges
  Investor’s Sales Charge
Amount invested As a % of
Offering Price
As a % of
Investment
Less than $100,000 2.50% 2.56%

$100,000 but less than $250,000 1.75 1.78

$250,000 but less than $500,000 1.25 1.27

Class A Shares Sold Without an Initial Sales Charge
The following types of investors may purchase Class A shares without paying an initial sales charge:
■  Investors who purchase shares through a fee-based advisory account with an approved financial intermediary. In a fee based advisory program, a financial intermediary typically charges each investor a fee based on the value of the investor’s account in exchange for servicing that account.
■  Employer Sponsored Retirement and Benefit Plans maintained on retirement platforms or by the Funds’ transfer agent or its affiliates:
■  with assets of at least $1 million; or
■  with at least 100 employees eligible to participate in the plan; or
■  that execute plan level or multiple-plan level transactions through a single omnibus account per Fund.
■  Any investor who purchases his or her shares with the proceeds of an in kind rollover, transfer or distribution from a Retirement and Benefit Plan where the account being funded by such rollover is to be maintained by the same financial intermediary, trustee, custodian or administrator that maintained the plan from which the rollover distribution funding such rollover originated, or an affiliate thereof.
■  Investors who own Investor Class shares of a Fund, who purchase Class A shares of a different Fund through the same account in which the Investor Class Shares were first purchased.
■  Funds of funds or other pooled investment vehicles.
■  Insurance company separate accounts.
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■  Any current or retired trustee, director, officer or employee of any Invesco Fund or of Invesco Ltd. or any of its subsidiaries.
■  Any registered representative or employee of any financial intermediary who has an agreement with Invesco Distributors to sell shares of the Invesco Funds (this includes any members of his or her immediate family).
■  Any investor purchasing shares through a financial intermediary that has a written arrangement with the Funds’ distributor in which the Funds’ distributor has agreed to participate in a no transaction fee program in which the financial intermediary will make Class A shares available without the imposition of a sales charge.
In addition, investors may acquire Class A shares without paying an initial sales charge in connection with:
■  reinvesting dividends and distributions;
■  exchanging shares of one Fund that were previously assessed a sales charge for shares of another Fund;
■  purchasing shares in connection with the repayment of an Employer Sponsored Retirement and Benefit Plan loan administered by the Funds’ transfer agent; and
■  purchasing Class A shares with proceeds from the redemption of Class B, Class C, Class R or Class Y shares where the redemption and purchase are effectuated on the same business day due to the distribution of a Retirement and Benefit Plan maintained by the Funds’ transfer agent or one of its affiliates.
Invesco Distributors also permits certain other investors to invest in Class A shares without paying an initial charge as a result of the investor’s current or former relationship with the Invesco Funds. For additional information about such eligibility, please reference the Funds’ SAI.
In all instances, it is the purchaser’s responsibility to notify Invesco Distributors or the purchaser’s financial intermediary of any relationship or other facts qualifying the purchaser as eligible to purchase Class A shares without paying an initial sales charge and to provide all necessary documentation of such facts.
It is possible that a financial intermediary may not, in accordance with its policies and procedures, be able to offer one or more of these waiver categories. If this situation occurs, it is possible that the investor would need to invest directly through Invesco Distributors in order to take advantage of the waiver. The Funds may terminate or amend the terms of these sales charge waivers at any time.
Qualifying for Reduced Sales Charges and Sales Charge Exceptions
The following types of accounts qualify for reduced sales charges or sales charge exceptions under Rights of Accumulation (ROAs) and Letters of Intent (LOIs):
1. an individual account owner;
2. immediate family of the individual account owner (including the individual’s spouse or domestic partner and the individual’s children, step-children or grandchildren) as well as the individual’s parents, step-parents, the parents of the individual’s spouse or domestic partner, grandparents and siblings;
3. a Retirement and Benefit Plan so long as the plan is established exclusively for the benefit of an individual account owner; and
4. a Coverdell Education Savings Account (Coverdell ESA), maintained pursuant to Section 530 of the Code (in either case, the account must be established by an individual account owner or have an individual account owner named as the beneficiary thereof).
Alternatively, an Employer Sponsored Retirement and Benefit Plan or Employer Sponsored IRA may be eligible to purchase shares pursuant to a ROA at the plan level, and receive a reduced applicable initial sales charge for a new purchase based on the total value of the current purchase and the value of other shares owned by the plan’s participants if:
a) the employer or plan sponsor submits all contributions for all participating employees in a single contribution transmittal (the
  Invesco Funds will not accept separate contributions submitted with respect to individual participants);
b) each transmittal is accompanied by checks or wire transfers; and
c) if the Invesco Funds are expected to carry separate accounts in the names of each of the plan participants, (i) the employer or plan sponsor notifies Invesco Distributors in writing that the separate accounts of all plan participants should be linked, and (ii) all new participant accounts are established by submitting an appropriate Account Application on behalf of each new participant with the contribution transmittal.
Participant accounts in a retirement plan that are eligible to purchase shares pursuant to a ROA at the plan level may not also be considered eligible to do so for the benefit of an individual account owner.
In all instances, it is the purchaser’s responsibility to notify Invesco Distributors or the purchaser’s financial intermediary of any relationship or other facts qualifying the purchaser as eligible for reduced sales charges and/or sales charge exceptions and to provide all necessary documentation of such facts in order to qualify for reduced sales charges or sales charge exceptions. For additional information on linking accounts to qualify for ROA or LOI, please see the Funds’ SAI.
Purchases of Class A shares of Invesco Tax-Exempt Cash Fund or Invesco Cash Reserve Shares of Invesco Money Market Fund or Investor Class shares of any Fund will not be taken into account in determining whether a purchase qualifies for a reduction in initial sales charges pursuant to ROAs or LOIs.
Rights of Accumulation
Purchasers that qualify for ROA may combine new purchases of Class A shares of a Fund with shares of the Fund or other open-end Invesco Funds currently owned (Class A, B, C, IB, IC, P, R, S or Y) for the purpose of qualifying for the lower initial sales charge rates that apply to larger purchases. The applicable initial sales charge for the new purchase will be based on the total of your current purchase and the value of other shares owned based on their current public offering price. The Funds’ transfer agent may automatically link certain accounts registered in the same name with the same taxpayer identification number for the purpose of qualifying you for lower initial sales charge rates.
Letters of Intent
Under a LOI, you commit to purchase a specified dollar amount of Class A shares of one or more Funds during a 13-month period. The amount you agree to purchase determines the initial sales charge you pay. If the full amount committed to in the LOI is not invested by the end of the 13-month period, your account will generally be assessed the higher initial sales charge that would normally be applicable to the total amount actually invested.
Reinstatement Following Redemption
If you redeem any class of shares of a Fund, you may reinvest all or a portion of the proceeds from the redemption in the same share class of any Fund in the same Category within 180 days of the redemption without paying an initial sales charge. Class B, P and S redemptions may be reinvested into Class A shares without an initial sales charge and Class Y and Class R redemptions may be reinvested into Class A shares without an initial sales charge or Class Y or Class R shares.
This reinstatement privilege does not apply to a purchase made through a regularly scheduled automatic investment plan, such as a purchase by a regularly scheduled payroll deduction or transfer from a bank account.
This reinstatement privilege shall be suspended for the period of time in which a purchase block is in place on a shareholder’s account. Please see “Purchase Blocking Policy” discussed below.
In order to take advantage of this reinstatement privilege, you must inform your financial adviser or the Funds’ transfer agent that you wish to do so at the time of your reinvestment.
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Contingent Deferred Sales Charges (CDSCs)
CDSCs on Class A Shares and Invesco Cash Reserve Shares of Invesco Money Market Fund
Any shares of a Large Purchase of Class A shares redeemed prior to 18 months after the date of purchase will be subject to a CDSC of 1%.
If Invesco Distributors pays a concession to a financial intermediary in connection with a Large Purchase of Class A shares by an Employer Sponsored Retirement and Benefit Plan or SIMPLE IRA Plan, the Class A shares will be subject to a 1% CDSC if all of the Employer Sponsored Retirement and Benefit Plan’s or SIMPLE IRA’s shares are redeemed within one year from the date of initial purchase.
If you acquire Invesco Cash Reserve Shares of Invesco Money Market Fund or Class A shares of Invesco Tax-Exempt Cash Fund through an exchange involving Class A shares that were subject to a CDSC, the shares acquired as a result of the exchange will continue to be subject to that same CDSC.
CDSCs on Class B Shares
Existing Class B shares are subject to a CDSC if you redeem during the CDSC period at the rate set forth below, unless you qualify for a CDSC exception as described in this Shareholder Account Information section of this prospectus.
CDSC Category I
Year since purchase made Class B CDSC
First 5.00%

Second 4.00

Third 3.00

Fourth 3.00

Fifth 2.00

Sixth 1.00

Seventh and following None

    
CDSC Category II
Year since purchase made Class B CDSC
First 5.00%

Second 4.00

Third 3.00

Fourth 2.00

Fifth 2.00

Sixth 1.00

Seventh and following None

    
CDSC Category III
Year since purchase made Class B CDSC
First 5.00%

Second 4.00

Third 3.00

Fourth 2.50

Fifth 1.50

Sixth None

    
CDSC Category IV
Year since purchase made Class B CDSC
First 4.00%

Second 3.75

Third 3.50

Fourth 2.50

Fifth 1.50

Sixth 1.00

Seventh and following None

    
CDSC Category V
Year since purchase made Class B CDSC
First 2.00%

Second 1.50

Third 1.00

Fourth 0.50

Fifth and following None

    
CDSC Category VI
Year since purchase made Class B CDSC
purchased before
June 1, 2005
Class B CDSC
purchased on or after
June 1, 2005
     
First 3.00% 4.00%

Second 2.50 4.00

Third 2.00 3.00

Fourth 1.00 2.50

Fifth None 1.50

Sixth and following None None

    
CDSC Category VII
Year since purchase made Class B CDSC
First 4.00%

Second 4.00

Third 3.00

Fourth 2.50

Fifth 1.50

Sixth and following None

CDSCs on Class C Shares
Class C shares are subject to a CDSC. If you redeem your shares during the first year since your purchase has been made you will be assessed a 1% CDSC, unless you qualify for one of the CDSC exceptions outlined below.
CDSCs on Class C Shares – Employer Sponsored Retirement and Benefit Plans and Employer Sponsored IRAs
Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC at the time of redemption if all of the Employer Sponsored Retirement and Benefit Plan’s or Employer Sponsored IRA’s shares are redeemed within one year from the date of initial purchase.
CDSCs on Class C Shares of Invesco Short Term Bond Fund
While Class C shares of Invesco Short Term Bond Fund are not subject to a CDSC, if you acquired shares of Invesco Short Term Bond Fund through an exchange, and the shares originally purchased were subject to a CDSC, the shares acquired as a result of the exchange will continue to be subject to that same CDSC. Conversely, if you acquire Class C shares of any other Fund as a result of an exchange involving Class C shares of Invesco Short Term Bond Fund that were not subject to a CDSC, then the shares acquired as a result of the exchange will not be subject to a CDSC.
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Computing a CDSC
The CDSC on redemptions of shares is computed based on the lower of their original purchase price or current net asset value, net of reinvested dividends and capital gains distributions. In determining whether to charge a CDSC, shares are accounted for on a first-in, first-out basis, which means that you will redeem shares on which there is no CDSC first, and then shares in the order of their purchase.
CDSC Exceptions
Investors who own shares that are otherwise subject to a CDSC will not pay a CDSC in the following circumstances:
■  If you participate in the Systematic Redemption Plan and withdraw up to 12% of the value of your shares that are subject to a CDSC in any twelve-month period.
■  If you redeem shares to pay account fees.
■  If you are the executor, administrator or beneficiary of an estate or are otherwise entitled to assets remaining in an account following the death or post-purchase disability of a shareholder or beneficial owner and you choose to redeem those shares.
There are other circumstances under which you may be able to redeem shares without paying CDSCs. For additional information about such circumstances, please see the Appendix entitled “Purchase, Redemption and Pricing of Shares” in each Fund’s SAI.
Shares acquired through the reinvestment of dividends and distributions are not subject to CDSCs.
The following share classes are sold without a CDSC:
■  Class C shares of Invesco Short Term Bond Fund.
■  Class A shares of Invesco Tax-Exempt Cash Fund.
■  Class A2 shares of Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund and Invesco Limited Term Municipal Income Fund.
■  Invesco Cash Reserve Shares of Invesco Money Market Fund.
■  Investor Class shares of any Fund.
■  Class P shares of Invesco Summit Fund.
■  Class S shares of Invesco Charter Fund, Invesco Conservative Allocation Fund, Invesco Growth Allocation Fund, Invesco Moderate Allocation Fund and Invesco Summit Fund.
■  Class Y shares of any Fund.
Purchasing Shares
You may purchase Fund shares with cash or, in certain instances if approved by the Fund, securities in which the Fund is authorized to invest. If you hold your shares through a financial intermediary, the terms by which you purchase, redeem and exchange shares may differ than the terms in this prospectus depending upon the policies and procedures of your financial intermediary. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each shareholder must still meet the Fund’s eligibility requirements applicable to the share class to be purchased.

Minimum Investments
There are no minimum investments for Class P, R or S shares for fund accounts. The minimum investments for Class A, C, Y, Investor Class and Invesco Cash Reserve shares for fund accounts are as follows:
Type of Account Initial Investment
Per Fund
Additional
Investments
Per Fund
Asset or fee-based accounts managed by your financial adviser None None

Employer Sponsored Retirement and Benefit Plans and Employer Sponsored IRAs None None

IRAs and Coverdell ESAs if the new investor is purchasing shares through a systematic purchase plan $25 $25

All other accounts if the investor is purchasing shares through a systematic purchase plan 50 50

IRAs and Coverdell ESAs 250 25

All other accounts 1,000 50

Invesco Distributors has the discretion to accept orders on behalf of clients for lesser amounts.
How to Purchase Shares
  Opening An Account Adding To An Account
Through a Financial Adviser Contact your financial adviser. Contact your financial adviser.
By Mail Mail completed account application and check to the Funds’ transfer agent,
Invesco Investment Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 219078,
Kansas City, MO 64121-9078.
The Funds’ transfer agent does NOT accept the following types of payments: Credit Card Checks, Temporary/Starter Checks, Third Party Checks, and Cash.*
Mail your check and the remittance slip from your confirmation statement to the Funds’ transfer agent. The Funds’ transfer agent does NOT accept the following types of payments: Credit Card Checks, Temporary/Starter Checks, Third Party Checks, and Cash.*
By Wire Mail completed account application to the Funds’ transfer agent. Call the Funds’ transfer agent at (800) 959-4246 to receive a reference number. Then, use the wire instructions provided below. Call the Funds’ transfer agent to receive a reference number. Then, use the wire instructions provided below.
Wire Instructions Beneficiary Bank ABA/Routing #: 011001234
Beneficiary Account Number: 729639
Beneficiary Account Name: Invesco Investment Services, Inc.
RFB: Fund Name, Reference #
OBI: Your Name, Account #
By Telephone Open your account using one of the methods described above. Select the Bank Account Information option on your completed account application or complete a Systematic Options and Bank Information Form. Mail the application or form to the Funds’ transfer agent. Once the Funds’ transfer agent has received the form, call the Funds’ transfer agent at the number below to place your purchase order.
Automated Investor Line Open your account using one of the methods described above. Call the Funds’ transfer agent’s 24-hour Automated Investor Line at 1-800-246-5463. You may place your order after you have provided the bank instructions that will be requested.
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  Opening An Account Adding To An Account
By Internet Open your account using one of the methods described above. Access your account at www.invesco.com/us. The proper bank instructions must have been provided on your account. You may not purchase shares in Retirement and Benefit Plans on the internet.

* Cash includes cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are cashier’s checks, official checks, bank drafts, traveler’s checks, treasurer’s checks, postal money orders or money orders.
Purchase orders will not be processed unless the account application and purchase payment are received in good order. In accordance with the USA PATRIOT Act, if you fail to provide all the required information requested in the current account application, your purchase order will not be processed. Additionally, federal law requires that the Funds verify and record your identifying information.
Systematic Purchase Plan
You can arrange for periodic investments in any of the Funds by authorizing the Funds’ transfer agent to withdraw the amount of your investment from your bank account on a day or dates you specify and in an amount of at least $25 per Fund for IRAs and Coverdell ESAs, and at least $50 per Fund for all other types of accounts (a Systematic Purchase Plan). You may stop the Systematic Purchase Plan at any time by giving the Funds’ transfer agent notice ten days prior to your next scheduled withdrawal. Certain financial advisers and other financial intermediaries may also offer systematic purchase plans.
Dollar Cost Averaging
Dollar Cost Averaging allows you to make automatic periodic exchanges, if permitted, from one Fund to another Fund or multiple other Funds. The account from which exchanges are to be made must have a minimum balance of $5,000 before you can use this option. Exchanges will occur on (or about) the day of the month you specify, in the amount you specify. Dollar Cost Averaging cannot be set up for the 29th through the 31st of the month. The minimum amount you can exchange to another Fund is $50. Your financial intermediary may offer alternative dollar cost averaging programs with different requirements.
Automatic Dividend and Distribution Investment
Your dividends and distributions may be paid in cash or reinvested in the same Fund or another Fund without paying an initial sales charge. Unless you specify otherwise, your dividends and distributions will automatically be reinvested in the same Fund. If you elect to receive your distributions by check, and the distribution amount is $25 or less, then the amount will be automatically reinvested in the same Fund and no check will be issued. If you have elected to receive distributions by check, and the postal service is unable to deliver checks to your address of record, then your distribution election may be converted to having all subsequent distributions reinvested in the same Fund and no checks will be issued. With respect to certain account types, if your check remains uncashed for six months, the Fund generally reserves the right to reinvest your distribution check in your account at the then applicable NAV and to reinvest all subsequent distributions in shares of the Fund. Such checks will be reinvested into the same share class of the Fund unless you own shares in both Class A and Class B of the same Fund, in which case the check will be reinvested into the Class A shares. You should contact the Funds’ transfer agent to change your distribution option, and your request to do so must be received by the Funds’ transfer agent before the record date for a distribution in order to be effective for that distribution. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed distribution checks.
You must comply with the following requirements to be eligible to invest your dividends and distributions in shares of another Fund:
■  Your account balance in the Fund paying the dividend or distribution must be at least $5,000; and
■  Your account balance in the Fund receiving the dividend or distribution must be at least $500.
Redeeming Shares
For Funds other than Premier Portfolio, Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio, the Funds’ transfer agent or authorized intermediary, if applicable, must receive your call during the hours of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in order to effect the redemption at that day’s net asset value. For Premier Portfolio, Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio, the Funds’ transfer agent or authorized intermediary, if applicable, must receive your call before the Funds’ net asset value determination in order to effect the redemption that day.
Your broker or financial intermediary may charge service fees for handling redemption transactions.
How to Redeem Shares
Through a Financial Adviser or Financial Intermediary Contact your financial adviser or financial intermediary.
By Mail Send a written request to the Funds’ transfer agent which includes:
  ■  Original signatures of all registered owners/trustees;
■  The dollar value or number of shares that you wish to redeem;
■  The name of the Fund(s) and your account number;
■  The cost basis method or specific shares you wish to redeem for tax reporting purposes, if different than the method already on record; and
  ■  Signature guarantees, if necessary (see below).
The Funds’ transfer agent may require that you provide additional documentation, or information, such as corporate resolutions or powers of attorney, if applicable. If you are redeeming from a Retirement and Benefit Plan, you must complete the appropriate distribution form.
By Telephone Call the Funds’ transfer agent at 1-800-959-4246. You will be allowed to redeem by telephone if:
■  Your redemption proceeds are to be mailed to your address on record (and there has been no change in your address of record within the last 15 days) or transferred electronically to a pre-authorized checking account;
■  You do not hold physical share certificates;
■  You can provide proper identification information;
■  Your redemption proceeds do not exceed $250,000 per Fund; and
■  You have not previously declined the telephone redemption privilege.
  You may, in limited circumstances, initiate a redemption from an Invesco IRA by telephone. Redemptions from Retirement and Benefit Plans may be initiated only in writing and require the completion of the appropriate distribution form, as well as employer authorization.
Automated Investor Line Call the Funds’ transfer agent’s 24-hour Automated Investor Line at 1-800-246-5463. You may place your redemption order after you have provided the bank instructions that will be requested.
By Internet Place your redemption request at www.invesco.com/us. You will be allowed to redeem by Internet if:
■  You do not hold physical share certificates;
■  You can provide proper identification information;
■  Your redemption proceeds do not exceed $250,000 per Fund; and
■  You have already provided proper bank information.
Redemptions from Retirement and Benefit Plans may be initiated only in writing and require the completion of the appropriate distribution form, as well as employer authorization.

Timing and Method of Payment
The Funds’ transfer agent will normally process redemptions within seven days after your redemption request is received in good order. “Good order” means that all necessary information and documentation related to the redemption request have been provided to the Funds’ transfer agent or authorized intermediary, if applicable. If your request is not in good order, the Funds’ transfer agent may require additional documentation in order to redeem your shares. If you redeem shares recently purchased by check or
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ACH, you may be required to wait up to ten business days before your redemption proceeds are sent. This delay is necessary to ensure that the purchase has cleared. Payment may be postponed under unusual circumstances, as allowed by the SEC, such as when the NYSE restricts or suspends trading.
Redemption checks are mailed to your address of record, via first class U.S. mail, unless you make other arrangements with the Funds’ transfer agent.
The Funds’ transfer agent uses reasonable procedures to confirm that instructions communicated via telephone and the Internet are genuine, and the Funds and the Funds’ transfer agent are not liable for losses arising from actions taken in accordance with instructions that are reasonably believed to be genuine.
Expedited Redemptions (for Invesco Cash Reserve Shares of Invesco Money Market Fund only)
If you place your redemption order by telephone, before 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time and request an expedited redemption, the Funds’ transfer agent will transmit payment of redemption proceeds on that same day via federal wire to a bank of record on your account. If the Funds’ transfer agent receives your redemption order after 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time and before the close of the customary trading session of the NYSE, it will transmit payment on the next business day.
Suspension of Redemptions
The right of redemption may be suspended or the date of payment postponed when (a) trading on the NYSE is restricted, as determined by applicable rules and regulations of the SEC, (b) the NYSE is closed for other than customary weekend and holiday closings, (c) the SEC has by order permitted such suspension, or (d) an emergency as determined by the SEC exists making disposition of portfolio securities or the valuation of the net assets of the Fund not reasonably practicable. With respect to Invesco Money Market Fund, Invesco Tax-Exempt Cash Fund, Premier Portfolio, Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio, in the event that the Board of Trustees, including a majority of Trustees who are not interested persons of the Trust as defined in the 1940 Act, determines that the extent of the deviation between a Fund’s amortized cost per share and its current net asset value per share calculated using available market quotations (or an appropriate substitute that reflects current market conditions) may result in material dilution or other unfair results to the Fund’s investors or existing shareholders, and irrevocably has approved the liquidation of the Fund, the Board of Trustees has the authority to suspend redemptions of the Fund’s shares.
Systematic Withdrawals
You may arrange for regular periodic withdrawals from your account in amounts equal to or greater than $50 per Fund. The Funds’ transfer agent will redeem the appropriate number of shares from your account to provide redemption proceeds in the amount requested. You must have a total account balance of at least $5,000 in order to establish a Systematic Redemption Plan, unless you are establishing a Required Minimum Distribution for a Retirement and Benefit Plan. You can stop this plan at any time by giving ten days’ prior notice to the Funds’ transfer agent.
Check Writing
The Funds’ transfer agent provides check writing privileges for accounts in the following Funds and share classes:
■  Invesco Money Market Fund, Invesco Cash Reserve Shares, Class AX shares, Class Y shares and Investor Class shares
■  Invesco Tax-Exempt Cash Fund, Class A shares, Class Y shares and Investor Class shares
■  Premier Portfolio, Investor Class shares
■  Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio, Investor Class shares
■  Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio, Investor Class shares
You may redeem shares of these Funds by writing checks in amounts of $250 or more if you have subscribed to the service by completing a Check Writing authorization form.
Check writing privileges are not available for Retirement and Benefit Plans. Checks are not eligible to be converted to ACH by the payee. You may not give authorization to a payee by phone to debit your account by ACH for a debt owed to the payee.
Signature Guarantees
The Funds’ transfer agent requires a signature guarantee in the following circumstances:
■  When your redemption proceeds exceed $250,000 per Fund.
■  When you request that redemption proceeds be paid to someone other than the registered owner of the account.
■  When you request that redemption proceeds be sent somewhere other than the address of record or bank of record on the account.
■  When you request that redemption proceeds be sent to a new address or an address that changed in the last 15 days.
The Funds’ transfer agent will accept a guarantee of your signature by a number of different types of financial institutions. Call the Funds’ transfer agent for additional information. Some institutions have transaction amount maximums for these guarantees. Please check with the guarantor institution to determine whether the signature guarantee offered will be sufficient to cover the value of your transaction request.
Redemptions in Kind
Although the Funds generally intend to pay redemption proceeds solely in cash, the Funds reserve the right to determine, in their sole discretion, whether to satisfy redemption requests by making payment in securities or other property (known as a redemption in kind). Redemptions in kind may result in transaction costs and/or market fluctuations associated with liquidating or holding the securities, respectively.
Redemptions Initiated by the Funds
If your account (Class A, B, C, P, S and Investor Class shares only) has been open at least one year, you have not made an additional purchase in the account during the past six calendar months, and the value of your account falls below $500 for three consecutive months, the Funds have the right to redeem the account after giving you 60 days’ prior written notice. You may avoid having your account redeemed during the notice period by bringing the account value up to $500 or by initiating a Systematic Purchase Plan.
If a Fund determines that you have not provided a correct Social Security or other tax identification number on your account application, or the Fund is not able to verify your identity as required by law, the Fund may, at its discretion, redeem the account and distribute the proceeds to you.
Minimum Account Balance
A low balance fee of $12 per year may be deducted in the fourth quarter of each year from all accounts held in the Funds (each a Fund Account) with a value less than the low balance amount (the Low Balance Amount) as determined from time to time by the Funds and the Adviser. The Funds and the Adviser generally expect the Low Balance Amount to be $750, but such amount may be adjusted for any year depending on various factors, including market conditions. The Low Balance Amount and the date on which it will be deducted from any Fund Account will be posted on our Web site, www.invesco.com/us, on or about November 1 of each year. This fee will be payable to the Funds’ transfer agent by redeeming from a Fund Account sufficient shares owned by a shareholder and will be used by the Funds’ transfer agent to offset amounts that would otherwise be payable by the Funds to the Funds’ transfer agent under the Funds’ transfer agency agreement with the Funds’ transfer agent. The low balance fee does not apply to participant accounts in advisory programs or to Employer Sponsored Retirement and Benefit Plans.
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Exchanging Shares
You may, under certain circumstances, exchange shares in one Fund for those of another Fund. An exchange is the purchase of shares in one Fund which is paid for with the proceeds from a redemption of shares of another Fund effectuated on the same day. Any gain on the transaction may be subject to federal income tax. Accordingly, the procedures and processes applicable to redemptions of Fund shares, as discussed under the heading “Redeeming Shares” above, will apply. Before requesting an exchange, review the prospectus of the Fund you wish to acquire.
All exchanges are subject to the limitations set forth in the prospectuses of the Funds. If you wish to exchange shares of one Fund for those of another Fund, you must consult the prospectus of the Fund whose shares you wish to acquire to determine whether the Fund is offering shares to new investors and whether you are eligible to acquire shares of that Fund.
Permitted Exchanges
Except as otherwise provided herein or in the SAI, you generally may exchange your shares for shares of the same class of another Fund. The following table shows generally permitted exchanges from one Fund to another Fund (exceptions listed below under “Exchanges Not Permitted”):
Exchange From Exchange To
Invesco Cash Reserve Shares Class A, C, R, Investor Class

Class A Class A, Investor Class, Invesco Cash Reserve Shares

Class A2 Class A, Investor Class, Invesco Cash Reserve Shares

Class AX Class A, AX, Investor Class, Invesco Cash Reserve Shares

Investor Class Class A, Investor Class

Class P Class A, Invesco Cash Reserve Shares

Class S Class A, S, Invesco Cash Reserve Shares

Class B Class B

Class BX Class B

Class C Class C

Class CX Class C, CX

Class R Class R

Class RX Class R, RX

Class Y Class Y

Exchanges into Invesco Senior Loan Fund
Invesco Senior Loan Fund is a closed-end fund that continuously offers its shares pursuant to the terms and conditions of its prospectus. The Adviser is the investment adviser for the Invesco Senior Loan Fund. As with the Invesco Funds, you generally may exchange your shares of Class A (Invesco Cash Reserve Shares of Invesco Money Market Fund), Class B or Class C of any Invesco Fund for shares of Class A, Class B or Class C, respectively, of Invesco Senior Loan Fund. Please refer to the prospectus for the Invesco Senior Loan Fund for more information, including limitations on exchanges out of Invesco Senior Loan Fund.
Exchanges Not Permitted
The following exchanges are not permitted:
■  Investor Class shares cannot be exchanged for Class A shares of any Fund which offers Investor Class shares.
■  Class A2 shares of Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund and Invesco Limited Term Municipal Income Fund cannot be exchanged for Class A shares of those Funds.
■  Invesco Cash Reserve Shares cannot be exchanged for Class C or R shares if the shares being exchanged were acquired by exchange from Class A shares of any Fund.
■  All existing systematic exchanges and reallocations will cease and these options will no longer be available on all 403(b) prototype plans.
Exchange Conditions
The following conditions apply to all exchanges:
■  Shares must have been held for at least one day prior to the exchange with the exception of dividends and distributions that are reinvested; and
■  If you have physical share certificates, you must return them to the Funds’ transfer agent in order to effect the exchange.
Under unusual market conditions, a Fund may delay the exchange of shares for up to five business days if it determines that it would be materially disadvantaged by the immediate transfer of exchange proceeds. The exchange privilege is not an option or right to purchase shares. Any of the participating Funds or the distributor may modify or terminate this privilege at any time.
Initial Sales Charges, CDSCs and 12b-1 Fees on Applicable to Exchanges
You may be required to pay an initial sales charge when exchanging from a Fund with a lower initial sales charge than the one into which you are exchanging. If you exchange into shares that are subject to a CDSC, the Funds’ transfer agent will begin the holding period for purposes of calculating the CDSC on the date you made your initial purchase.
In addition, as a result of differences in the forms of distribution plans and distribution plans and service plans among the Funds, certain exchanges of Class A shares, Class B shares, Class C shares, and Class R shares of a Fund for the same class of shares of another Fund may result in investors paying a higher or a lower 12b-1 fee on the Fund being exchanged into. Please refer to the prospectus fee table and financial highlights table and the SAI for more information on the fees and expenses, including applicable 12b-1 fees, of the Fund you wish to acquire.
Share Class Conversions
Shares of one class of a Fund may be converted into shares of another class of the same Fund, provided that you are eligible to buy that share class. Investors who hold Fund shares through a financial intermediary that does not have an agreement to make certain share classes of the Funds available or that cannot systematically support the conversion may not be eligible to convert their shares. Furthermore, your financial intermediary may have discretion to effect a conversion on your behalf. Consult with your financial intermediary for details. Any CDSC associated with the converting shares will be assessed immediately prior to the conversion to the new share class. The conversion of shares of one class of a Fund into shares of another class of the same Fund is not taxable for federal income tax purposes and no gain or loss will be reported on the transaction. See the applicable prospectus for share class information.
Fees and expenses differ between share classes. You should read the prospectus for the share class into which you are seeking to convert your shares prior to the conversion.
Share Class Conversions Not Permitted
The following share class conversions are not permitted:
■  Conversions into or out of Class B or Class BX of the same Fund (except for automatic conversions to Class A or Class AX, respectively, of the same Fund, as described under “Choosing a Share Class” in this prospectus).
■  Conversions into Class A from Class A2 of the same Fund.
■  Conversions into Class A2, Class AX, Class CX, Class P, Class RX or Class S of the same Fund.
■  Conversions involving share classes of Invesco Senior Loan Fund.
Rights Reserved by the Funds
Each Fund and its agents reserve the right at any time to:
■  Reject or cancel all or any part of any purchase or exchange order.
■  Modify any terms or conditions related to the purchase, redemption or exchange of shares of any Fund.
■  Reject or cancel any request to establish a Systematic Purchase Plan or Systematic Redemption Plan.
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■  Modify or terminate any sales charge waivers or exceptions.
■  Suspend, change or withdraw all or any part of the offering made by this prospectus.
Excessive Short-Term Trading Activity (Market Timing) Disclosures
While the Funds provide their shareholders with daily liquidity, their investment programs are designed to serve long-term investors and are not designed to accommodate excessive short-term trading activity in violation of our policies described below. Excessive short-term trading activity in the Funds’ shares (i.e., a purchase of Fund shares followed shortly thereafter by a redemption of such shares, or vice versa) may hurt the long-term performance of certain Funds by requiring them to maintain an excessive amount of cash or to liquidate portfolio holdings at a disadvantageous time, thus interfering with the efficient management of such Funds by causing them to incur increased brokerage and administrative costs. Where excessive short-term trading activity seeks to take advantage of arbitrage opportunities from stale prices for portfolio securities, the value of Fund shares held by long-term investors may be diluted. The Boards of Trustees of the Funds (collectively, the Board) have adopted policies and procedures designed to discourage excessive or short-term trading of Fund shares for all Funds except the money market funds. However, there is the risk that these Funds’ policies and procedures will prove ineffective in whole or in part to detect or prevent excessive or short-term trading. These Funds may alter their policies at any time without prior notice to shareholders if the Adviser believes the change would be in the best interests of long-term shareholders.
Invesco and certain of its corporate affiliates (Invesco and such affiliates, collectively, the Invesco Affiliates) currently use the following tools designed to discourage excessive short-term trading in the retail Funds:
■  Trade activity monitoring.
■  Discretion to reject orders.
■  Purchase blocking.
■  The use of fair value pricing consistent with procedures approved by the Board.
Each of these tools is described in more detail below. Although these tools are designed to discourage excessive short-term trading, you should understand that none of these tools alone nor all of them taken together eliminate the possibility that excessive short-term trading activity in the Funds will occur. Moreover, each of these tools involves judgments that are inherently subjective. Invesco Affiliates seek to make these judgments to the best of their abilities in a manner that they believe is consistent with long-term shareholder interests.
Money Market Funds. The Boards of Invesco Money Market Fund, Invesco Tax-Exempt Cash Fund, Premier Portfolio, Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio (the money market funds) have not adopted any policies and procedures that would limit frequent purchases and redemptions of such Funds’ shares. The Boards of the money market funds considered the risks of not having a specific policy that limits frequent purchases and redemptions, and determined that those risks were minimal. Nonetheless, to the extent that a money market fund must maintain additional cash and/or securities with short-term durations in greater amounts than may otherwise be required or borrow to honor redemption requests, the money market fund’s yield could be negatively impacted.
The Boards of the money market funds do not believe that it is appropriate to adopt any such policies and procedures for the money market funds for the following reasons:
■  The money market funds are offered to investors as cash management vehicles; therefore, investors should be able to purchase and redeem shares regularly and frequently.
■  One of the advantages of a money market fund as compared to other investment options is liquidity. Any policy that diminishes the liquidity of the money market funds will be detrimental to the continuing operations of such Funds.
■  The money market funds’ portfolio securities are valued on the basis of amortized cost, and such Funds seek to maintain a constant net asset value. As a result, the money market funds are not subject to price arbitrage opportunities.
■  Because the money market funds seek to maintain a constant net asset value, investors are more likely to expect to receive the amount they originally invested in the Funds upon redemption than other mutual funds.
Trade Activity Monitoring
Invesco Affiliates monitor selected trades on a daily basis in an effort to detect excessive short-term trading activities. If, as a result of this monitoring, Invesco Affiliates believe that a shareholder has engaged in excessive short-term trading, they will seek to act in a manner that they believe is consistent with the best interests of long-term investors, which may include taking steps such as (i) asking the shareholder to take action to stop such activities or (ii) refusing to process future purchases or exchanges related to such activities in the shareholder’s accounts other than exchanges into a money market fund. Invesco Affiliates will use reasonable efforts to apply the Funds’ policies uniformly given the practical limitations described above.
The ability of Invesco Affiliates to monitor trades that are made through accounts that are maintained by intermediaries (rather than the Funds’ transfer agent) and through conduit investment vehicles may be limited or non-existent.
Discretion to Reject Orders
If a Fund or an Invesco Affiliate determines, in its sole discretion, that your short-term trading activity is excessive, the Fund may, in its sole discretion, reject any additional purchase and exchange orders. This discretion may be exercised with respect to purchase or exchange orders placed directly with the Funds’ transfer agent or through a financial intermediary.
Purchase Blocking Policy
The Funds (except those listed below) have adopted a policy under which any shareholder redeeming shares having a value of $5,000 or more from a Fund on any trading day will be precluded from investing in that Fund for 30 calendar days after the redemption transaction date. The policy applies to redemptions and purchases that are part of exchange transactions. Under the purchase blocking policy, certain purchases will not be prevented and certain redemptions will not trigger a purchase block, such as: purchases and redemptions of shares having a value of less than $5,000; systematic purchase, redemption and exchange account options; transfers of shares within the same Fund; non-discretionary rebalancing in fund-of-funds; asset allocation features; fee-based accounts; account maintenance fees; small balance account fees; plan-level omnibus Retirement and Benefit Plans; death and disability and hardship distributions; loan transactions; transfers of assets; Retirement and Benefit Plan rollovers; IRA conversions and re-characterizations; and mandatory distributions from Retirement and Benefit Plans.
The Funds reserve the right to modify any of the parameters (including those not listed above) of the purchase blocking policy at any time. Further, the purchase blocking policy may be waived with respect to specific shareholder accounts in those instances where the Adviser determines that its surveillance procedures are adequate to detect frequent trading in Fund shares.
If an account is maintained by a financial intermediary whose systems are unable to apply Invesco’s purchase blocking policy, the Adviser will accept the establishment of an account only if the Adviser believes the policies and procedures are reasonably designed to enforce the frequent trading policies of the Funds. You should refer to disclosures provided by the financial intermediary with which you have an account to determine the
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specific trading restrictions that apply to you. If the Adviser identifies any activity that may constitute frequent trading, it reserves the right to contact the intermediary and request that the intermediary either provide information regarding an account owner’s transactions or restrict the account owner’s trading. There is no guarantee that all instances of frequent trading in Fund shares will be prevented.
The purchase blocking policy does not apply to Invesco Money Market Fund, Invesco Tax-Exempt Cash Fund, Premier Portfolio, Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio.
Fair Value Pricing
Securities owned by a Fund (except Invesco Money Market Fund, Invesco Tax-Exempt Cash Fund, Premier Portfolio, Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio) are to be valued at current market value if market quotations are readily available. All other securities and assets of a Fund for which market quotations are not readily available are to be valued at fair value determined in good faith using procedures approved by the Board. An effect of fair value pricing may be to reduce the ability of frequent traders to take advantage of arbitrage opportunities resulting from potentially “stale” prices of portfolio holdings. However, it cannot eliminate the possibility of frequent trading.
Pricing of Shares
Determination of Net Asset Value
The price of each Fund’s shares is the Fund’s net asset value per share. The Funds (except Invesco Money Market Fund, Invesco Tax-Exempt Cash Fund, Premier Portfolio, Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio) value portfolio securities for which market quotations are readily available at market value. Securities and other assets quoted in foreign currencies are valued in U.S. dollars based on the prevailing exchange rates on that day. The Funds (except Invesco Money Market Fund, Invesco Tax-Exempt Cash Fund, Premier Portfolio, Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio) value securities and assets for which market quotations are unavailable at their “fair value,” which is described below. Invesco Money Market Fund, Invesco Tax-Exempt Cash Fund, Premier Portfolio, Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio value portfolio securities on the basis of amortized cost, which approximates market value. This method of valuation is designed to enable a Fund to price its shares at $1.00 per share. The Funds cannot guarantee their net asset value will always remain at $1.00 per share.
Even when market quotations are available, they may be stale or unreliable because the security is not traded frequently, trading on the security ceased before the close of the trading market or issuer specific events occurred after the security ceased trading or because of the passage of time between the close of the market on which the security trades and the close of the NYSE and when the Fund calculates its net asset value. Issuer specific events may cause the last market quotation to be unreliable. Such events may include a merger or insolvency, events that affect a geographical area or an industry segment, such as political events or natural disasters, or market events, such as a significant movement in the U.S. market. Where the Adviser determines that the closing price of the security is stale or unreliable, the Adviser will value the security at its fair value.
Fair value is that amount that the owner might reasonably expect to receive for the security upon its current sale. A fair value price is an estimated price that requires consideration of all appropriate factors, including indications of fair value available from pricing services. Fair value pricing involves judgment and a Fund that uses fair value methodologies may value securities higher or lower than another Fund using market quotations or its own fair value methodologies to price the same securities. Investors who purchase or redeem Fund shares on days when the Fund is holding fair-valued securities may receive a greater or lesser number of shares, or higher or lower redemption proceeds, than they would have
received if the Fund had not fair-valued the security or had used a different methodology.
The Board has delegated the daily determination of fair value prices to the Adviser’s valuation committee, which acts in accordance with Board approved policies. Fair value pricing methods and pricing services can change from time to time as approved by the Board.
The intended effect of applying fair value pricing is to compute an NAV that accurately reflects the value of a Fund’s portfolio at the time that the NAV is calculated. An additional intended effect is to discourage those seeking to take advantage of arbitrage opportunities resulting from “stale” prices and to mitigate the dilutive impact of any such arbitrage. However, the application of fair value pricing cannot eliminate the possibility that arbitrage opportunities will exist.
Specific types of securities are valued as follows:
Senior Secured Floating Rate Loans and Senior Secured Floating Rate Debt Securities. Senior secured floating rate loans and senior secured floating rate debt securities are fair valued using evaluated quotes provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may reflect appropriate factors such as market quotes, ratings, tranche type, industry, company performance, spread, individual trading characteristics, institution-size trading in similar groups of securities and other market data.
Domestic Exchange Traded Equity Securities. Market quotations are generally available and reliable for domestic exchange traded equity securities. If market quotations are not available or are unreliable, the Adviser will value the security at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board.
Foreign Securities. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE events occur that are significant and may make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If an issuer specific event has occurred that the Adviser determines, in its judgment, is likely to have affected the closing price of a foreign security, it will price the security at fair value. The Adviser also relies on a screening process from a pricing vendor to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current market value as of the close of the NYSE. For foreign securities where the Adviser believes, at the approved degree of certainty, that the price is not reflective of current market value, the Adviser will use the indication of fair value from the pricing service to determine the fair value of the security. The pricing vendor, pricing methodology or degree of certainty may change from time to time.
Fund securities primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. Because the net asset value of Fund shares is determined only on business days of the Fund, the value of the portfolio securities of a Fund that invests in foreign securities may change on days when you will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund.
Fixed Income Securities. Government, corporate, asset-backed and municipal bonds, convertible securities, including high yield or junk bonds, and loans, normally are valued on the basis of prices provided by independent pricing services. Prices provided by the pricing services may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to special securities, dividend rate, maturity and other market data. Prices received from pricing services are fair value prices. In addition, if the price provided by the pricing service and independent quoted prices are unreliable, the Adviser’s valuation committee will fair value the security using procedures approved by the Board.
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Short-term Securities. Invesco Money Market Fund, Invesco Tax-Exempt Cash Fund, Premier Portfolio, Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio value all their securities at amortized cost. Invesco Limited Term Municipal Income Fund values variable rate securities that have an unconditional demand or put feature exercisable within seven days or less at par, which reflects the market value of such securities.
Futures and Options. Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options are valued on the basis of market quotations, if available.
Swap Agreements. Swap Agreements are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service are based on a model that may include end of day net present values, spreads, ratings, industry and company performance.
Open-end Funds. If a Fund invests in other open-end funds, other than open-end funds that are exchange traded, the investing Fund will calculate its net asset value using the net asset value of the underlying fund in which it invests, and the prospectuses for such open-end funds explain the circumstances under which they will use fair value pricing and the effects of using fair value pricing.
Each Fund, except for Premier Portfolio, Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio, determines the net asset value of its shares on each day the NYSE is open for business (a business day), as of the close of the customary trading session, or earlier NYSE closing time that day. Premier Portfolio, Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio open for business at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on each business day. Premier Portfolio and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio will generally determine the net asset value of their shares at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time on each business day. Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio will generally determine the net asset value of its shares at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on each business day. A business day for Premier Portfolio, Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio is any day that (1) both the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and a Fund’s custodian are open for business and (2) the primary trading markets for the Fund’s portfolio instruments are open and the Fund’s management believes there is an adequate market to meet purchase and redemption requests. Premier Portfolio, Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio are authorized not to open for trading on a day that is otherwise a business day if the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) recommends that government securities dealers not open for trading; any such day will not be considered a business day. Premier Portfolio, Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio also may close early on a business day if SIFMA recommends that government securities dealers close early. If Premier Portfolio, Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio or Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio uses its discretion to close early on a business day, the Fund will calculate its net asset value as of the time of such closing.
For financial reporting purposes and shareholder transactions on the last day of the fiscal quarter, transactions are normally accounted for on a trade date basis. For purposes of executing shareholder transactions in the normal course of business (other than shareholder transactions at a fiscal period-end), each Fund’s portfolio securities transactions are recorded no later than the first business day following the trade date.
The Invesco Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund, Invesco Balanced-Risk Commodity Strategy Fund, Invesco Global Markets Strategy Fund and Invesco Global Targeted Returns Fund may each invest up to 25% of their total assets in shares of their respective subsidiaries (the Subsidiaries). The Subsidiaries offer to redeem all or a portion of their shares at the current net asset value per share every regular business day. The value of shares of the Subsidiaries will fluctuate with the value of the respective Subsidiary’s portfolio investments. The Subsidiaries price their portfolio investments pursuant to the same pricing and valuation methodologies and procedures
used by the Funds, which require, among other things, that each of the Subsidiaries’ portfolio investments be marked-to-market (that is, the value on each of the Subsidiaries’ books changes) each business day to reflect changes in the market value of the investment.
Each Fund’s current net asset value per share is made available on the Funds’ website at www.invesco.com/us.
Timing of Orders
Each Fund prices purchase, exchange and redemption orders at the net asset value next calculated by the Fund after the Fund’s transfer agent, authorized agent or designee receives an order in good order for the Fund. Purchase, exchange and redemption orders must be received prior to the close of business on a business day, as defined by the applicable Fund, to receive that day’s net asset value. Any applicable sales charges are applied at the time an order is processed.
Additional Information Regarding Deferred Tax Liability (Invesco MLP Fund only)
In calculating the Fund’s daily NAV, the Fund will, among other things, account for its deferred tax liability and/or asset balances. As a result, any deferred tax liability and/or asset is reflected in the Fund’s daily NAV.
The Fund will accrue a deferred income tax liability balance, at the currently effective statutory U.S. federal income tax rate (currently 35%) plus an estimated state and local income tax rate for its future tax liability associated with that portion of MLP distributions considered to be a tax-advantaged return of capital, as well as for its future tax liability associated with the capital appreciation of its investments. The Fund’s current and deferred tax liability, if any, will depend upon the Fund’s net investment gains and losses and realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments and therefore may vary greatly from year to year depending on the nature of the Fund’s investments, the performance of those investments and general market conditions. Any deferred tax liability balance will reduce the Fund’s NAV. Upon the Fund’s sale of an MLP security, the Fund may be liable for previously deferred taxes.
The Fund will accrue, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, a deferred tax asset balance, which reflects an estimate of the Fund’s future tax benefit associated with net operating losses and unrealized losses. Any deferred tax asset balance will increase the Fund’s NAV. To the extent the Fund has a deferred tax asset balance, the Fund will assess, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, whether a valuation allowance, which would offset the value of some or all of the Fund’s deferred tax asset balance, is required. Pursuant to Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification 740 (FASB ASC 740), the Fund will assess a valuation allowance to reduce some or all of the deferred tax asset balance if, based on the weight of all available evidence, both negative and positive, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. The Fund will use judgment in considering the relative impact of negative and positive evidence. The weight given to the potential effect of negative and positive evidence will be commensurate with the extent to which such evidence can be objectively verified. The Fund’s assessment considers, among other matters, the nature, frequency and severity of current and cumulative losses, forecasts of future profitability (which are dependent on, among other factors, future MLP cash distributions), the duration of statutory carryforward periods and the associated risk that operating loss carryforwards may be limited or expire unused. However, this assessment generally may not consider the potential for market value increases with respect to the Fund’s investments in equity securities of MLPs or any other securities or assets. Significant weight is given to the Fund’s forecast of future taxable income, which is based on, among other factors, the expected continuation of MLP cash distributions at or near current levels. Consideration is also given to the effects of the potential of additional future realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments and the period over which deferred tax assets can be realized, as federal tax net operating loss carryforwards expire in twenty
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years and federal capital loss carryforwards expire in five years. Recovery of a deferred tax asset is dependent on continued payment of the MLP cash distributions at or near current levels in the future and the resultant generation of taxable income. The Fund will assess whether a valuation allowance is required to offset some or all of any deferred tax asset in connection with the calculation of the Fund’s NAV per share each day; however, to the extent the final valuation allowance differs from the estimates the Fund used in calculating the Fund’s daily NAV, the application of such final valuation allowance could have a material impact on the Fund’s NAV.
The Fund’s deferred tax asset and/or liability balances are estimated using estimates of effective tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years such balances are realized. The Fund will rely to some extent on information provided by MLPs in determining the extent to which distributions received from MLPs constitute a return of capital, which may not be provided to the Fund on a timely basis, to estimate the Fund’s deferred tax liability and/or asset balances for purposes of financial statement reporting and determining its NAV. If such information is not received from such MLPs on a timely basis, the Fund will estimate the extent to which distributions received from MLPs constitute a return of capital based on average historical tax characterization of distributions made by MLPs. The Fund’s estimates regarding its deferred tax liability and/or asset balances are made in good faith; however, the daily estimate of the Fund’s deferred tax liability and/or asset balances used to calculate the Fund’s NAV could vary dramatically from the Fund’s actual tax liability. Actual income tax expense, if any, will be incurred over many years, depending on if and when investment gains and losses are realized, the then-current basis of the Fund’s assets and other factors. As a result, the determination of the Fund’s actual tax liability may have a material impact on the Fund’s NAV. The Fund’s daily NAV calculation will be based on then current estimates and assumptions regarding the Fund’s deferred tax liability and/or asset balances and any applicable valuation allowance, based on all information available to the Fund at such time. From time to time, the Fund may modify its estimates or assumptions regarding its deferred tax liability and/or asset balances and any applicable valuation allowance as new information becomes available. Modifications of the Fund’s estimates or assumptions regarding its deferred tax liability and/or asset balances and any applicable valuation allowance, changes in generally accepted accounting principles or related guidance or interpretations thereof, limitations imposed on net operating losses (if any) and changes in applicable tax law could result in increases or decreases in the Fund’s NAV per share, which could be material.
Taxes (applicable to all Funds except for Invesco MLP Fund)
A Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company and, as such, is not subject to entity-level tax on the income and gain it distributes to shareholders. If you are a taxable investor, dividends and distributions you receive from a Fund generally are taxable to you whether you reinvest distributions in additional Fund shares or take them in cash. Every year, you will be sent information showing the amount of dividends and distributions you received from a Fund during the prior calendar year. In addition, investors in taxable accounts should be aware of the following basic tax points as supplemented below where relevant:
Fund Tax Basics
■  A Fund earns income generally in the form of dividends or interest on its investments. This income, less expenses incurred in the operation of a Fund, constitutes the Fund’s net investment income from which dividends may be paid to you. If you are a taxable investor, distributions of net investment income generally are taxable to you as ordinary income.
■  Distributions of net short-term capital gains are taxable to you as ordinary income. A Fund with a high portfolio turnover rate (a measure of how
  frequently assets within a Fund are bought and sold) is more likely to generate short-term capital gains than a Fund with a low portfolio turnover rate.
■  Distributions of net long-term capital gains are taxable to you as long-term capital gains no matter how long you have owned your Fund shares.
■  A portion of income dividends paid by a Fund to you may be reported as qualified dividend income eligible for taxation by individual shareholders at long-term capital gain rates, provided certain holding period requirements are met. These reduced rates generally are available for dividends derived from a Fund’s investment in stocks of domestic corporations and qualified foreign corporations. In the case of a Fund that invests primarily in debt securities, either none or only a nominal portion of the dividends paid by the Fund will be eligible for taxation at these reduced rates.
■  The use of derivatives by a Fund may cause the Fund to realize higher amounts of ordinary income or short-term capital gain, distributions from which are taxable to individual shareholders at ordinary income tax rates rather than at the more favorable tax rates for long-term capital gain.
■  Distributions declared to shareholders with a record date in December—if paid to you by the end of January—are taxable for federal income tax purposes as if received in December.
■  Any long-term or short-term capital gains realized on sale or redemption of your Fund shares will be subject to federal income tax. For tax purposes an exchange of your shares for shares of another Fund is the same as a sale. An exchange occurs when the purchase of shares of a Fund is made using the proceeds from a redemption of shares of another Fund and is effectuated on the same day as the redemption. Your gain or loss is calculated by subtracting from the gross proceeds your cost basis. Gross proceeds and, for shares acquired on or after January 1, 2012 and disposed of after that date, cost basis will be reported to you and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Cost basis will be calculated using the Fund’s default method of average cost, unless you instruct the Fund to use a different calculation method. As a service to you, the Fund will continue to provide to you (but not the IRS) cost basis information for shares acquired before 2012, when available, using the average cost method. Shareholders should carefully review the cost basis information provided by a Fund and make any additional basis, holding period or other adjustments that are required when reporting these amounts on their federal income tax returns. If you hold your Fund shares through a broker (or other nominee), please contact that broker (nominee) with respect to reporting of cost basis and available elections for your account. For more information about the cost basis methods offered by Invesco, please refer to the Tax Center located under the Accounts & Services menu of our website at www.Invesco.com/us.
■  The conversion of shares of one class of a Fund into shares of another class of the same Fund is not taxable for federal income tax purposes and no gain or loss will be reported on the transaction. This is true whether the conversion occurs automatically pursuant to the terms of the class or is initiated by the shareholder.
■  At the time you purchase your Fund shares, the Fund’s net asset value may reflect undistributed income, undistributed capital gains, or net unrealized appreciation in value of portfolio securities held by the Fund. A subsequent distribution to you of such amounts, although constituting a return of your investment, would be taxable. This is sometimes referred to as “buying a dividend.”
■  By law, if you do not provide a Fund with your proper taxpayer identification number and certain required certifications, you may be subject to backup withholding on any distributions of income, capital gains, or proceeds from the sale of your shares. A Fund also must withhold if the IRS instructs it to do so. When withholding is required, the amount will be 28% of any distributions or proceeds paid.
■  You will not be required to include the portion of dividends paid by the Fund derived from interest on U.S. government obligations in your gross
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  income for purposes of personal and, in some cases, corporate income taxes in many state and local tax jurisdictions. The percentage of dividends that constitutes dividends derived from interest on federal obligations will be determined annually. This percentage may differ from the actual percentage of interest received by the Fund on federal obligations for the particular days on which you hold shares.
■  An additional 3.8% Medicare tax is imposed on certain net investment income (including ordinary dividends and capital gain distributions received from a Fund and net gains from redemptions or other taxable dispositions of Fund shares) of U.S. individuals, estates and trusts to the extent that such person’s “modified adjusted gross income” (in the case of an individual) or “adjusted gross income” (in the case of an estate or trust) exceeds a threshold amount. This Medicare tax, if applicable, is reported by you on, and paid with, your federal income tax return.
■  Fund distributions and gains from sale or exchange of your Fund shares generally are subject to state and local income taxes.
■  If a Fund qualifies to pass through to you the tax benefits from foreign taxes it pays on its investments, and elects to do so, then any foreign taxes it pays on these investments may be passed through to you as a foreign tax credit. You will then be required to include your pro-rata share of these taxes in gross income, even though not actually received by you, and will be entitled either to deduct your share of these taxes in computing your taxable income, or to claim a foreign tax credit for these taxes against your U.S. federal income tax.
■  Foreign investors should be aware that U.S. withholding, special certification requirements to avoid U.S. backup withholding and claim any treaty benefits, and estate taxes may apply to an investment in a Fund.
■  Under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), a Fund will be required to withhold a 30% tax on the following payments or distributions made by the Fund: (a) income dividends, and (b) after December 31, 2016, certain capital gain distributions, and (c) after December 31, 2018, the proceeds arising from the sale of Fund shares, to certain foreign entities, referred to as foreign financial institutions or non-financial foreign entities, that fail to comply (or be deemed compliant) with extensive new reporting and withholding requirements designed to inform the U.S. Department of the Treasury of U.S.-owned foreign investment accounts. A Fund may disclose the information that it receives from its shareholders to the IRS, non-U.S. taxing authorities or other parties as necessary to comply with FATCA. Withholding also may be required if a foreign entity that is a shareholder of a Fund fails to provide the Fund with appropriate certifications or other documentation concerning its status under FATCA.
■  If a Fund invests in an underlying fund taxed as a regulated investment company, please see any relevant section below for more information regarding the Fund’s investment in such underlying fund.
The above discussion concerning the taxability of Fund dividends and distributions and of redemptions and exchanges of Fund shares is inapplicable to investors that generally are exempt from federal income tax, such as Retirement and Benefit Plans.
Tax-Exempt and Municipal Funds
■  You will not be required to include the “exempt-interest” portion of dividends paid by the Fund in either your gross income for federal income tax purposes or your net investment income subject to the additional 3.8% Medicare tax. You will be required to report the receipt of exempt-interest dividends and other tax-exempt interest on your federal income tax returns. The percentage of dividends that constitutes exempt-interest dividends will be determined annually. This percentage may differ from the actual percentage of exempt interest received by the Fund for the particular days in which you hold shares.
■  A Fund may invest in municipal securities the interest on which constitutes an item of tax preference and could give rise to a federal alternative minimum tax liability for you, unless such municipal securities were issued in 2009 or 2010.
■  Exempt-interest dividends from interest earned on municipal securities of a state, or its political subdivisions, generally are exempt from that state’s personal income tax. Most states, however, do not grant tax-free treatment to interest from municipal securities of other states.
■  A Fund may invest a portion of its assets in securities that pay income that is not tax-exempt. To the extent that dividends paid by a Fund are derived from taxable investments or realized capital gains, they will be taxable as ordinary income or long-term capital gains.
■  A Fund may distribute to you any market discount and net short-term capital gains from the sale of its portfolio securities. If you are a taxable investor, Fund distributions from this income are taxable to you as ordinary income, and generally will neither qualify for the dividends received deduction in the case of corporate shareholders nor as qualified dividend income subject to reduced rates of taxation in the case of noncorporate shareholders.
■  Exempt-interest dividends from a Fund are taken into account when determining the taxable portion of your social security or railroad retirement benefits, may be subject to state and local income taxes, may affect the deductibility of interest on certain indebtedness, and may have other collateral federal income tax consequences for you.
■  There are risks that: (a) a security issued as tax-exempt may be reclassified by the IRS or a state tax authority as taxable and/or (b) future legislative, administrative or court actions could adversely impact the qualification of income from a tax-exempt security as tax-free. Such reclassifications or actions could cause interest from a security to become taxable, possibly retroactively, subjecting you to increased tax liability. In addition, such reclassifications or actions could cause the value of a security, and therefore, the value of the Fund’s shares, to decline.
Money Market Funds
■  A Fund does not anticipate realizing any long-term capital gains.
■  Because a Fund expects to maintain a stable net asset value of $1.00 per share, investors should not have any gain or loss on sale or exchange of Fund shares.
Real Estate Funds
■  Because of “noncash” expenses such as property depreciation, the cash flow of a REIT that owns properties will exceed its taxable income. The REIT, and in turn a Fund, may distribute this excess cash to shareholders. Such a distribution is classified as a return of capital. Return of capital distributions generally are not taxable to you. Your cost basis in your Fund shares will be decreased by the amount of any return of capital. Any return of capital distributions in excess of your cost basis will be treated as capital gains.
■  Dividends paid to shareholders from the Funds’ investments in U.S. REITs generally will not qualify for taxation at long-term capital gain rates applicable to qualified dividend income.
■  The Fund may derive “excess inclusion income” from certain equity interests in mortgage pooling vehicles either directly or through an investment in a U.S. REIT. Please see the SAI for a discussion of the risks and special tax consequences to shareholders in the event the Fund realizes excess inclusion income in excess of certain threshold amounts.
■  The Fund’s foreign shareholders should see the SAI for a discussion of the risks and special tax consequences to them from a sale of a U.S. real property interest by a REIT in which the Fund invests.
Invesco Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund, Invesco Balanced-Risk Commodity Strategy Fund, Invesco Global Markets Strategy Fund and Invesco Global Targeted Returns Fund
■  The Funds’ strategies of investing through its Subsidiary in derivatives and other financially linked instruments whose performance is expected to correspond to the commodity markets may cause the Funds to
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  recognize more ordinary income and short-term capital gains taxable as ordinary income than would be the case if the Funds invested directly in commodities.
■  The Funds must meet certain requirements under the Code for favorable tax treatment as a regulated investment company, including asset diversification and income requirements. The Funds intend to treat the income each derives from commodity-linked notes and their respective Subsidiary as qualifying income. If, contrary to a number of private letter rulings (PLRs) issued by the IRS (upon which only the fund that received the PLR can rely), the IRS were to determine such income is non qualifying, a Fund might fail to satisfy the income requirement. In lieu of disqualification, the Funds are permitted to pay a tax for certain failures to satisfy the asset diversification or income requirements, which, in general, are limited to those due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect. The Funds intend to limit their investments in their respective Subsidiary to no more than 25% of the value of each Fund’s total assets in order to satisfy the asset diversification requirement.
■  The Invesco Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund and the Invesco Balanced-Risk Commodity Strategy Fund each have received a PLR from the IRS holding that income from a form of commodity-linked note is qualifying income. The Invesco Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund also has received a PLR from the IRS confirming that income derived by the Fund from its Subsidiary is qualifying income. The Invesco Balanced-Risk Commodity Strategy Fund has applied to the IRS for a PLR relating to its Subsidiary. However, the IRS suspended issuance of any further PLRs in 2011 pending a review of its position.
Invesco Emerging Market Local Currency Debt Fund, Invesco International Total Return Fund, Invesco Premium Income Fund, Invesco Strategic Income Fund and Invesco Unconstrained Bond Fund
■  The Fund may realize gains from the sale or other disposition of foreign currencies (including but not limited to gains from options, futures or forward contracts) derived from investing in securities or foreign currencies. The U.S. Treasury Department is authorized to issue regulations on whether the realization of such foreign currency gains is qualified income for the Fund. If such regulations are issued, the Fund may not qualify as a regulated investment company and/or the Fund may change its investment policy. As of the date of this prospectus, no regulations have been issued pursuant to this authorization. It is possible, however, that such regulations may be issued in the future. Additionally, the IRS has not issued any guidance on how to apply the asset diversification test to such foreign currency positions. Thus, the IRS’ determination as to how to treat such foreign currency positions for purposes of satisfying the asset diversification test might differ from that of the Fund, resulting in the Fund’s failure to qualify as a regulated investment company. In lieu of disqualification, the Fund is permitted to pay a tax for certain failures to satisfy the asset diversification or income requirements, which, in general, are limited to those due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect.
■  The Fund’s transactions in foreign currencies may give rise to ordinary income or loss to the extent such income or loss results from fluctuations in the value of the foreign currency concerned. This treatment could increase or decrease the Fund's ordinary income distributions to you, and may cause some or all of the Fund's previously distributed income to be classified as a return of capital. Return of capital distributions generally are not taxable to you. Your cost basis in your Fund shares will be decreased by the amount of any return of capital. Any return of capital distributions in excess of your cost basis will be treated as capital gains.
Invesco Global Infrastructure Fund
■  Some amounts received by the Fund from its investments in MLPs likely will be treated as returns of capital because of accelerated deductions available with respect to the activities of such MLPs. The receipt of
  returns of capital from the MLPs could increase or decrease the Fund’s ordinary income distributions to you, and may cause some or all of the Fund’s distributed income to be classified as a return of capital. Return of capital distributions generally are not taxable to you. Your cost basis in your Fund shares will be decreased by the amount of any return of capital. Any return of capital distributions in excess of your cost basis will be treated as capital gains.
This discussion of “Taxes” is for general information only and not tax advice. All investors should consult their own tax advisers as to the federal, state, local and foreign tax provisions applicable to them.
Taxes (applicable to Invesco MLP Fund only)
Although the Code generally provides that a regulated investment company (“RIC”) does not pay an entity-level income tax, provided that it distributes all or substantially all of its income, the Fund is not and does not anticipate becoming eligible to elect to be treated as a RIC because most or substantially all of the Fund’s investments will consist of investments in MLP securities. The RIC tax rules therefore have no application to the Fund or to its shareholders. As a result, the Fund is treated as a regular corporation, or “C” corporation, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and generally is subject to U.S. federal income tax on its taxable income at the graduated rates applicable to corporations (currently at a maximum rate of 35%). In addition, as a regular corporation, the Fund will be subject to state and local taxes by reason of its tax status and its investments in MLPs. Therefore, the Fund may have federal, multiple state, and local tax, which would reduce the Fund’s cash available to make distributions to shareholders. An estimate for federal, states, and local taxes liabilities will reduce the fund’s net asset value. The Fund may be subject to a 20% federal alternative minimum tax on its alternative minimum taxable income to the extent that the alternative minimum tax exceeds the Fund’s regular federal income tax liability. The extent to which the Fund is required to pay U.S. federal, state or local corporate income, franchise, alternative minimum or other corporate taxes could materially reduce the Fund’s cash available to make distributions to shareholders. In addition, investors in taxable accounts should be aware of the following basic tax points as supplemented below where relevant:
Fund Tax Basics
■  The Fund intends to invest a significant portion of its assets in MLPs, which are generally treated as partnerships for U.S. federal income tax purposes. To the extent that the Fund invests in equity securities of an MLP, the Fund will be a partner in such MLP. Accordingly, the Fund will be required to take into account the Fund’s allocable share of the income, gains, losses, deductions, and credits recognized by each such MLP, regardless of whether the MLP distributes cash to the Fund. MLP distributions to partners, such as the Fund, are not taxable unless the cash amount (or in certain cases, the fair market value of marketable securities) distributed exceeds the Fund’s basis in its MLP interest. The Fund expects that the cash distributions it will receive with respect to its investments in equity securities of MLPs will exceed the net taxable income allocated to the Fund from such MLPs because of tax deductions such as depreciation, amortization and depletion that will be allocated to the Fund from the MLPs. No assurance, however, can be given in this regard. If this expectation is not realized, the Fund will have a larger corporate income tax expense than expected, which will result in less cash available for distribution to shareholders.
■  The Fund will recognize gain or loss on the sale, exchange or other taxable disposition of its portfolio assets, including equity securities of MLPs, equal to the difference between the amount realized by the Fund on the sale, exchange or other taxable disposition and the Fund’s adjusted tax basis in such assets. Any such gain will be subject to U.S. federal income tax at the regular graduated corporate rates (currently at a maximum rate of 35%), regardless of how long the Fund has held such assets since preferential capital gain rates do not apply to regular
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  corporations such as the Fund. The amount realized by the Fund in any case generally will be the amount paid by the purchaser of the assets plus, in the case of MLP equity securities, the Fund’s allocable share, if any, of the MLP’s debt that will be allocated to the purchaser as a result of the sale, exchange or other taxable disposition. The Fund’s tax basis in its equity securities in an MLP generally is equal to the amount the Fund paid for the equity securities, (x) increased by the Fund’s allocable share of the MLP’s net taxable income and certain MLP debt, if any, and (y) decreased by the Fund’s allocable share of the MLP’s net losses and any distributions received by the Fund from the MLP. Although any distribution by an MLP to the Fund in excess of the Fund’s allocable share of such MLP’s net taxable income may create a temporary economic benefit to the Fund, net of a deferred tax liability, such distribution will decrease the Fund’s tax basis in its MLP investment and will therefore increase the amount of gain (or decrease the amount of loss) that will be recognized on the sale of an equity security in the MLP by the Fund. To the extent that the Fund has a net capital loss in any year, the net capital loss can be carried back three taxable years and forward five taxable years to reduce the Fund’s capital gains in such years. In the event a capital loss carryover cannot be utilized in the carryover periods, the Fund’s federal income tax liability may be higher than expected, which will result in less cash available to distribute to shareholders.
■  The Fund’s allocable share of certain percentage depletion deductions and intangible drilling costs of the MLPs in which the Fund invests may be treated as items of tax preference for purposes of calculating the Fund’s alternative minimum taxable income. Such items may increase the Fund’s alternative minimum taxable income and increase the likelihood that the Fund may be subject to the alternative minimum tax.
■  Distributions by the Fund of cash or property in respect of the shares (other than certain distributions in redemption of shares) will be treated as dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes to the extent paid from the Fund’s current or accumulated earnings and profits (as determined under U.S. federal income tax principles). Generally, the Fund’s earnings and profits are computed based upon the Fund’s taxable income (loss), with certain specified adjustments. Any such dividend likely will be eligible for the dividends received deduction if received by an otherwise qualifying corporate U.S. shareholder that meets certain holding period and other requirements for the dividends received deduction. Dividends paid by the Fund to certain non-corporate U.S. shareholders (including individuals), generally are eligible for U.S. federal income taxation at the rates generally applicable to long-term capital gains for individuals provided that the U.S. shareholder receiving the dividend satisfies applicable holding period and other requirements. Otherwise, dividends paid by the Fund to non-corporate U.S. Shareholders (including individuals) will be taxable at ordinary income rates.
■  If the amount of a Fund distribution exceeds the Fund’s current and accumulated earnings and profits, such excess will be treated first as a tax- deferred return of capital to the extent of, and in reduction of, a shareholder’s tax basis in the shares, and thereafter as capital gain to the extent the shareholder held the shares as a capital asset. Any such capital gain will be long-term capital gain if such shareholder has held the applicable shares for more than one year. The portion of the distribution received by a shareholder from the Fund that is treated as a return of capital will decrease the shareholder’s tax basis in his or her Fund shares (but not below zero), which will result in an increase in the amount of gain (or decrease in the amount of loss) that will be recognized by the shareholder for tax purposes on the later sale of such Fund shares.
■  The Fund anticipates that the cash distributions it will receive with respect to its investments in equity securities of MLPs and which it will distribute to its shareholders will exceed the Fund’s current and accumulated earnings and profits. Accordingly, the Fund expects that only a part of its
  distributions to shareholders with respect to the shares will be treated as dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes. No assurance, however, can be given in this regard.
■  Special rules may apply to the calculation of the Fund’s earnings and profits. For example, the Fund’s earnings and profits will be calculated using the straight-line depreciation method rather than the accelerated depreciation method. This difference in treatment may, for example, result in the Fund’s earnings and profits being higher than the Fund’s taxable income or loss in a particular year if the MLPs in which the Fund invests calculate their income using accelerated depreciation. Because of these special earnings profits rules, the Fund may make distributions in a particular year out of earnings and profits (treated as dividends) in excess of the amount of the Fund’s taxable income or loss for such year, which means that a larger percentage of the Fund ’s distributions could be taxable to shareholders as ordinary income instead of tax advantaged return of capital or capital gain.
■  Shareholders that receive distributions in shares rather than in cash will be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as having (i) received a cash distribution equal to the fair market value of the shares received and (ii) reinvested such amount in shares.
■  A redemption of shares will be treated as a sale or exchange of such shares, provided the redemption is not essentially equivalent to a dividend, is a substantially disproportionate redemption, is a complete redemption of a shareholder’s entire interest in the Fund, or is in partial liquidation of such Fund. Redemptions that do not qualify for sale or exchange treatment will be treated as distributions as described above. Upon a redemption treated as a sale or exchange under these rules, a shareholder generally will recognize capital gain or loss equal to the difference between the adjusted tax basis of his or her shares and the amount received when they are sold.
■  If the Fund is required to sell portfolio securities to meet redemption requests, the Fund may recognize income and gains for U.S. federal, state and local income and other tax purposes, which may result in the imposition of corporate income or other taxes on the Fund and may increase the Fund’s current and accumulated earnings and profits, which will result in a greater portion of distributions to Fund shareholders being treated as dividends. Any long-term or short-term capital gains realized on sale or redemption of your Fund shares will be subject to federal income tax. For tax purposes an exchange of your shares for shares of another Fund is the same as a sale. An exchange occurs when the purchase of shares of a Fund is made using the proceeds from a redemption of shares of another Fund and is effectuated on the same day as the redemption. Your gain or loss is calculated by subtracting from the gross proceeds your cost basis. Gross proceeds and, for shares acquired on or after January 1, 2012 and disposed of after that date, cost basis will be reported to you and the IRS. Cost basis will be calculated using the Fund’s default method of first-in, first-out (FIFO), unless you instruct the Fund to use a different calculation method. Shareholders should carefully review the cost basis information provided by a Fund and make any additional basis, holding period or other adjustments that are required when reporting these amounts on their federal income tax returns. If you hold your Fund shares through a broker (or other nominee), please contact that broker (nominee) with respect to reporting of cost basis and available elections for your account. For more information about the cost basis methods offered by Invesco, please refer to the Tax Center located under the Accounts & Services menu of our website at www.invesco.com/us.
■  The conversion of shares of one class of a Fund into shares of another class of the same Fund is not taxable for federal income tax purposes and no gain or loss will be reported on the transaction. This is true whether the conversion occurs automatically pursuant to the terms of the class or is initiated by the shareholder.
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■  At the time you purchase your Fund shares, the Fund’s net asset value may reflect undistributed income or net unrealized appreciation in value of portfolio securities held by the Fund. A subsequent distribution to you of such amounts, although constituting a return of your investment, would be taxable. This is sometimes referred to as “buying a dividend.”
■  By law, if you do not provide a Fund with your proper taxpayer identification number and certain required certifications, you may be subject to backup withholding on any distributions of income, capital gains, or proceeds from the sale of your shares. A Fund also must withhold if the IRS instructs it to do so. When withholding is required, the amount will be 28% of any distributions or proceeds paid.
■  A 3.8% Medicare tax will be imposed on certain net investment income (including ordinary dividends received from a Fund and net gains from redemptions or other taxable dispositions of Fund shares) of U.S. individuals, estates and trusts to the extent that such person’s “modified adjusted gross income” (in the case of an individual) or “adjusted gross income” (in the case of an estate or trust) exceeds a threshold amount. This Medicare tax, if applicable, is reported by you on, and paid with, your federal income tax return.
■  Fund distributions and gains from sale or exchange of your Fund shares generally are subject to state and local income taxes.
■  Foreign investors should be aware that U.S. withholding, special certification requirements to avoid U.S. backup withholding and claim any treaty benefits, and estate taxes may apply to an investment in a Fund.
■  Under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), a Fund will be required to withhold a 30% tax on the following payments or distributions made by the Fund: (a) income dividends, (b) after December 31, 2016, certain capital gain distributions, and (c) after December 31, 2018, the proceeds arising from the sale of Fund shares, to certain foreign entities, referred to as foreign financial institutions or non-financial foreign entities, that fail to comply (or be deemed compliant) with extensive new reporting and withholding requirements designed to inform the U.S. Department of the Treasury of U.S.-owned foreign investment accounts. A Fund may disclose the information that it receives from its shareholders to the IRS, non-U.S. taxing authorities or other parties as necessary to comply with FATCA. Withholding also may be required if a foreign entity that is a shareholder of a Fund fails to provide the Fund with appropriate certifications or other documentation concerning its status under FATCA.
The above discussion concerning the taxability of Fund dividends and distributions and of redemptions and exchanges of Fund shares is inapplicable to investors that generally are exempt from federal income tax, such as Retirement and Benefit Plans.
This discussion of “Taxes” is for general information only and not tax advice. All investors should consult their own tax advisers as to the federal, state, local and foreign tax provisions applicable to them.
Payments to Financial Intermediaries
The financial adviser or intermediary through which you purchase your shares may receive all or a portion of the sales charges and distribution fees discussed above. In addition to those payments, Invesco Distributors and other Invesco Affiliates, may make additional cash payments to financial intermediaries in connection with the promotion and sale of shares of the Funds. These additional cash payments may include cash payments and other payments for certain marketing and support services. Invesco Affiliates make these payments from their own resources, from Invesco Distributors’ retention of initial sales charges and from payments to Invesco Distributors made by the Funds under their 12b-1 plans. In the context of this prospectus, “financial intermediaries” include any broker, dealer, bank (including bank trust departments), registered investment adviser, financial planner, retirement plan administrator, insurance company and any other financial intermediary having a selling, administration or similar agreement with Invesco Affiliates.
The benefits Invesco Affiliates receive when they make these payments include, among other things, placing the Funds on the financial intermediary’s fund sales system, and access (in some cases on a preferential basis over other competitors) to individual members of the financial intermediary’s sales force or to the financial intermediary’s management. These payments are sometimes referred to as “shelf space” payments because the payments compensate the financial intermediary for including the Funds in its fund sales system (on its “sales shelf”). Invesco Affiliates compensate financial intermediaries differently depending typically on the level and/or type of considerations provided by the financial intermediary. The payments Invesco Affiliates make may be calculated based on sales of shares of the Funds (Sales-Based Payments), in which case the total amount of such payments shall not exceed 0.25% of the public offering price of all shares sold by the financial intermediary during the particular period. Payments may also be calculated based on the average daily net assets of the applicable Funds attributable to that particular financial intermediary (Asset-Based Payments), in which case the total amount of such cash payments shall not exceed 0.25% per annum of those assets during a defined period. Sales-Based Payments primarily create incentives to make new sales of shares of the Funds and Asset-Based Payments primarily create incentives to retain previously sold shares of the Funds in investor accounts. Invesco Affiliates may pay a financial intermediary either or both Sales-Based Payments and Asset-Based Payments.
Invesco Affiliates are motivated to make these payments as they promote the sale of Fund shares and the retention of those investments by clients of the financial intermediaries. To the extent financial intermediaries sell more shares of the Funds or retain shares of the Funds in their clients’ accounts, Invesco Affiliates benefit from the incremental management and other fees paid to Invesco Affiliates by the Funds with respect to those assets.
The Funds’ transfer agent may make payments to certain financial intermediaries for certain administrative services, including record keeping and sub-accounting of shareholder accounts pursuant to a sub-transfer agency, omnibus account service or sub-accounting agreement. All fees payable by Invesco Affiliates under this category of services are charged back to the Funds, subject to certain limitations approved by the Board.
You can find further details in the Fund’s SAI about these payments and the services provided by financial intermediaries. In certain cases these payments could be significant to the financial intermediaries. Your financial adviser may charge you additional fees or commissions other than those disclosed in this prospectus. You can ask your financial adviser about any payments it receives from Invesco Affiliates or the Funds, as well as about fees and/or commissions it charges.
Important Notice Regarding Delivery of Security Holder Documents
To reduce Fund expenses, only one copy of most shareholder documents may be mailed to shareholders with multiple accounts at the same address (Householding). Mailing of your shareholder documents may be householded indefinitely unless you instruct us otherwise. If you do not want the mailing of these documents to be combined with those for other members of your household, please contact the Funds’ transfer agent at 800-959-4246 or contact your financial institution. The Funds’ transfer agent will begin sending you individual copies for each account within thirty days after receiving your request.
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Obtaining Additional Information
More information may be obtained free of charge upon request. The SAI, a current version of which is on file with the SEC, contains more details about the Fund and is incorporated by reference into this prospectus (is legally a part of this prospectus). Annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders contain additional information about the Fund’s investments. The Fund’s annual report also discusses the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected the Fund’s performance during its last fiscal year. The Fund also files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the 1st and 3rd quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q.
If you have questions about an Invesco Fund or your account, or you wish to obtain a free copy of the Fund's current SAI, annual or semi-annual reports or Form N-Q, please contact us.
By Mail: Invesco Investment Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 219078
Kansas City, MO 64121-9078
By Telephone: (800) 959-4246
On the Internet: You can send us a request by e-mail or
download prospectuses, SAIs, annual or
semi-annual reports via our Web site:
www.invesco.com/us
You can also review and obtain copies of the Fund’s SAI, annual or semi-annual reports, Forms N-Q and other information at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC; on the EDGAR database on the SEC’s Web site (http://www.sec.gov); or, after paying a duplicating fee, by sending a letter to the SEC’s Public Reference Section, Washington, DC 20549-1520 or by sending an electronic mail request to publicinfo@sec.gov. Please call the SEC at 1-202-551-8090 for information about the Public Reference Room.
Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund
SEC 1940 Act file number: 811-05686
    
invesco.com/us SDIP-PRO-1



Prospectus December 31, 2015
Class: R5 (ALMIX), R6 (     )

Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund
(formerly known as Invesco Limited Maturity Treasury Fund)
Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund's investment objective is to provide protection from the negative effects of unanticipated inflation.
As with all other mutual fund securities, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not approved or disapproved these securities or passed upon the adequacy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
An investment in the Fund:
■  is not FDIC insured;
■  may lose value; and
■  is not guaranteed by a bank.



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Fund Summary 1

Investment Objective(s), Strategies, Risks and Portfolio Holdings 3

Fund Management 6
The Adviser(s) 6
Adviser Compensation 6
Portfolio Managers 6

Other Information 6
Dividends and Distributions 6

Benchmark Descriptions 7

Disclaimers 7

Financial Highlights 8

Hypothetical Investment and Expense Information 9

Shareholder Account Information A-1
Suitability for Investors A-1
Purchasing Shares A-1
Redeeming Shares A-2
Exchanging Shares A-2
Rights Reserved by the Funds A-2
Excessive Short-Term Trading Activity (Market Timing) Disclosures A-2
Pricing of Shares A-3
Taxes (applicable to all Funds except for Invesco MLP Fund) A-5
Taxes (applicable to Invesco MLP Fund only) A-7
Payments to Financial Intermediaries-Class R5 A-9
Important Notice Regarding Delivery of Security Holder Documents A-10

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Fund Summary
Investment Objective(s)
The Fund’s investment objective is to provide protection from the negative effects of unanticipated inflation.
Fees and Expenses of the Fund
This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Class: R5 R6
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price) None None

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of original purchase price or redemption proceeds, whichever is less) None None

    
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Class: R5 R6
Management Fees 0.20% 0.20%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees None None

Other Expenses 0.39 0.31

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 0.59 0.51

Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement 1 0.29 0.21

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement 0.30 0.30

1 Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco or the Adviser) has contractually agreed to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed in the SAI) of each of Class R5 and Class R6 shares to 0.30% of average daily net assets. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on December 31, 2016. The fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated during its term.
Example. This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.
The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain equal to the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement in the first year and the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses thereafter.
Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be:
  1 Year 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years
Class R5 $31 $160 $300 $710

Class R6 $31 $142 $264 $620

Portfolio Turnover. The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual Fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 106% of the average value of its portfolio.
Principal Investment Strategies of the Fund
The Fund invests under normal circumstances at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the component securities of The BofA Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year US Inflation-Linked Treasury Index (the Index) and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The Index is comprised of U.S.
Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) with at least $1 billion in outstanding face value and a remaining term to final maturity of at least 1 year and less than 5 years at the time of index rebalancing. The Fund can also invest in fixed income securities that are not included in the Index, but which the Fund’s investment adviser, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco or the Adviser), believes will help the Fund track the Index.
The Fund normally seeks to maintain an average portfolio effective duration that is within +/- 1 year of the duration of the Index, which was 1.57 years as of August 31, 2015.
TIPS are publicly issued, dollar denominated U.S. government securities issued by the U.S. Treasury that have principal and interest payments linked to official inflation (as measured by the Consumer Price Index or CPI) and their payments are supported by the full faith and credit of the United States. As of August 31, 2015, there were 12 TIPS in the Index.
The Fund can invest in derivative instruments, such as swap contracts, options and futures contracts, to seek exposure to certain securities or group of securities included in the Index.
The Fund may purchase and sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitments basis, which means that the Fund buys or sells a security with payment and delivery taking place in the future.
The portfolio managers use a replication strategy to track, as closely as possible, the securities in the Index and their respective weightings, by investing directly in securities that make up the Index. The portfolio managers adjust the composition of the Fund to reflect changes in the composition of the Index and may use representative sampling methodology to track the performance of the Index. Representative sampling means that the portfolio managers may use a quantitative analysis to select either a subset of the securities that make up the Index or a combination of some or all of the securities that make up the Index and other securities that are not part of the Index. In either case, the representative sampling of securities selected by the portfolio managers should have, in the aggregate, investment characteristics that are similar to the Index in terms of key risk factors, performance attributes and other characteristics, such as market capitalization, duration, maturity, credit quality, yield and coupon, as applicable. It is expected that the portfolio managers will use this representative sampling methodology where it is difficult to acquire the necessary securities that make up the Index, where the asset levels of the Fund do not allow for the holding of all the securities that make up the Index or where it is otherwise beneficial to the Fund to do so. The Fund generally expects that its duration, yield and maturity will be similar to those of the Index.
Unlike many investment companies, the Fund does not utilize an investment strategy that attempts to outperform the Index. Rather, the Fund utilizes an indexing approach, which may eliminate the chance that the Fund will substantially outperform the Index, but it may also reduce some of the risk of active management. Indexing seeks to achieve lower costs by keeping portfolio turnover low in comparison to actively managed investment companies.
Principal Risks of Investing in the Fund
As with any mutual fund investment, loss of money is a risk of investing. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit in a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other governmental agency. The risks associated with an investment in the Fund can increase during times of significant market volatility. The principal risks of investing in the Fund are:
Changing Fixed Income Market Conditions Risk. The current historically low interest rate environment was created in part by the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) and certain foreign central banks keeping the federal funds and equivalent foreign rates at or near zero. There is a risk that interest rates will rise when the FRB and central banks raise these rates. This risk is heightened due to the completion of the FRB’s quantitative easing program
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and the “tapering” of other similar foreign central bank actions. This eventual increase in the federal funds and equivalent foreign rates may expose fixed income markets to heightened volatility and reduced liquidity for certain fixed income investments, particularly those with longer maturities. In addition, decreases in fixed income dealer market-making capacity may also potentially lead to heightened volatility and reduced liquidity in the fixed income markets. As a result, the value of the Fund’s investments and share price may decline. Changes in central bank policies could also result in higher than normal shareholder redemptions, which could potentially increase portfolio turnover and the Fund’s transaction costs.
Debt Securities Risk. The prices of debt securities held by the Fund will be affected by changes in interest rates, the creditworthiness of the issuer and other factors. An increase in prevailing interest rates typically causes the value of existing debt securities to fall and often has a greater impact on longer-duration debt securities and higher quality debt securities. Falling interest rates will cause the Fund to reinvest the proceeds of debt securities that have been repaid by the issuer at lower interest rates. Falling interest rates may also reduce the Fund’s distributable income because interest payments on floating rate debt instruments held by the Fund will decline. The Fund could lose money on investments in debt securities if the issuer or borrower fails to meet its obligations to make interest payments and/or to repay principal in a timely manner. Changes in an issuer’s financial strength, the market’s perception of such strength or in the credit rating of the issuer or the security may affect the value of debt securities. The Adviser’s credit analysis may fail to anticipate such changes, which could result in buying a debt security at an inopportune time or failing to sell a debt security in advance of a price decline or other credit event.
Derivatives Risk. The value of a derivative instrument depends largely on (and is derived from) the value of an underlying security, currency, commodity, interest rate, index or other asset (each referred to as an underlying asset). In addition to risks relating to the underlying assets, the use of derivatives may include other, possibly greater, risks, including counterparty, leverage and liquidity risks. Counterparty risk is the risk that the counterparty to the derivative contract will default on its obligation to pay the Fund the amount owed or otherwise perform under the derivative contract. Derivatives create leverage risk because they do not require payment up front equal to the economic exposure created by owning the derivative. As a result, an adverse change in the value of the underlying asset could result in the Fund sustaining a loss that is substantially greater than the amount invested in the derivative, which may make the Fund’s returns more volatile and increase the risk of loss. Derivative instruments may also be less liquid than more traditional investments and the Fund may be unable to sell or close out its derivative positions at a desirable time or price. This risk may be more acute under adverse market conditions, during which the Fund may be most in need of liquidating its derivative positions. Derivatives may also be harder to value, less tax efficient and subject to changing government regulation that could impact the Fund’s ability to use certain derivatives or their cost. Also, derivatives used for hedging or to gain or limit exposure to a particular market segment may not provide the expected benefits, particularly during adverse market conditions.
Indexing Risk. The Fund is operated as a passively managed index fund and, therefore, the adverse performance of a particular security necessarily will not result in the elimination of the security from the Fund’s portfolio. Ordinarily, the Adviser will not sell the Fund’s portfolio securities except to reflect additions or deletions of the securities that comprise the Index, or as may be necessary to raise cash to pay Fund shareholders who sell Fund shares. As such, the Fund may be negatively affected by general declines in the asset classes represented by the Index.
Inflation-Indexed Securities Risk. The values of inflation-indexed securities generally fluctuate in response to changes in real interest rates, and the Fund's income from its investments in these securities is likely to fluctuate considerably more than the income distributions of its investments in more traditional fixed-income securities.
Inflation-Indexed Securities Tax Risk. Any increase in the principal amount of an inflation-indexed security may be included for tax purposes in the Fund’s gross income, even though no cash attributable to such gross income has been received by the Fund. In such event, the Fund may be required to make annual distributions to shareholders that exceed the cash it has otherwise received. In order to pay such distributions, the Fund may be required to raise cash by selling portfolio investments. The sale of such investments could result in capital gains to the Fund and additional capital gain distributions to shareholders. In addition, adjustments during the taxable year for deflation to an inflation-indexed bond held by the Fund may cause amounts previously distributed to shareholders in the taxable year as income to be characterized as a return of capital.
Market Risk. The market values of the Fund’s investments, and therefore the value of the Fund’s shares, will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. Market risk may affect a single issuer, industry or section of the economy, or it may affect the market as a whole. Individual stock prices tend to go up and down more dramatically than those of certain other types of investments, such as bonds. During a general downturn in the financial markets, multiple asset classes may decline in value. When markets perform well, there can be no assurance that specific investments held by the Fund will rise in value.
Sampling Risk. The Fund’s use of a representative sampling approach will result in its holding a smaller number of bonds than are in the Index and in the Fund holding securities not included in the Index. As a result, an adverse development respecting an issuer of bonds held by the Fund could result in a greater decline in the Fund’s NAV than would be the case if all of the bonds in the Underlying Index were held. The Fund’s use of a representative sampling approach may also include the risk that it may not track the return of the Index as well as it would if the Fund held all of the securities in the Index.
U.S. Government Obligations Risk. Obligations of U.S. Government agencies and authorities receive varying levels of support and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, which could affect the Fund’s ability to recover should they default. No assurance can be given that the U.S. Government will provide financial support to its agencies and authorities if it is not obligated by law to do so.
When-Issued, Delayed Delivery and Forward Commitment Risks. When-issued and delayed delivery transactions subject the Fund to market risk because the value or yield of a security at delivery may be more or less than the purchase price or yield generally available when delivery occurs, and counterparty risk because the Fund relies on the buyer or seller, as the case may be, to consummate the transaction. These transactions also have a leveraging effect on the Fund because the Fund commits to purchase securities that it does not have to pay for until a later date, which increases the Fund’s overall investment exposure and, as a result, its volatility.
Performance Information
The bar chart and performance table provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund. The bar chart shows changes in the performance of the Fund from year to year as of December 31. The performance table compares the Fund's performance to that of a broad-based/style specific securities market benchmark and a peer group benchmark comprised of funds with investment objectives and strategies similar to the Fund. For more information on the benchmarks used see the “Benchmark Descriptions” section in the prospectus. The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of its future performance. Updated performance information is available on the Fund's website at www.invesco.com/us.
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Annual Total Returns
Class R5 shares year-to-date (ended March 31, 2015): 0.20%
Best Quarter (ended March 31, 2008): 2.72%
Worst Quarter (ended June 30, 2008): -0.74%
Average Annual Total Returns (for the period ended December 31, 2014)
  1
Year
5
Years
10
Years
Class R5 shares: Inception (7/13/1987)
Return Before Taxes 0.02% 0.34% 1.94%
Return After Taxes on Distributions -0.03 0.21 1.35
Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares 0.01 0.24 1.30

Class R6 shares 1 : Inception (12/31/2015) [ %] [ %] [ %]

The BofA Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year US Inflation-Linked Treasury Index 2 -1.06 1.63 3.07

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) 2 5.97 4.45 4.71

Barclays 1-2 Year U.S. Government Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) 2 0.41 0.76 2.36

Lipper Inflation Protected Bond Funds Index 2 2.14 3.63 3.81

Lipper Short U.S. Treasury Funds Classification Average 2 0.66 0.64 2.05

1 Class R6 shares' performance shown prior to the inception date is that of Class A2 shares and includes the 12b-1 fees applicable to Class A2 shares. Class A2 shares' performance reflects any applicable fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement. The inception date of the Fund's Class A2 shares is December 15, 1987.
2 Effective December 31, 2015, the Fund changed its broad based index and its style specific index from the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index and the Barclays 1-2 Year U.S. Government Bond Index, respectively, to The BofA Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year US Inflation-Linked Treasury Index. The Fund also changed its peer group index from the Lipper Short U.S. Treasury Funds Classification Average to the Lipper Inflation Protected Bond Index. These changes were made in connection with the repositioning of the Fund as a short duration TIPS index fund. The performance information above does not reflect the Fund’s new investment objective and/or investment strategy.
After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangement, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Class R5 shares only and after-tax returns for other classes will vary.
Management of the Fund
Investment Adviser: Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco or the Adviser)
Portfolio Managers Title Length of Service on the Fund
Erik Jensen Portfolio Manager 2015

Robert Young Portfolio Manager 2015

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares
You may purchase, redeem or exchange shares of the Fund on any business day through your financial adviser or by telephone at 800-959-4246.
There is no minimum initial investment for Employer Sponsored Retirement and Benefit Plans investing through a retirement platform that administers at least $2.5 billion in retirement plan assets. All other Employer Sponsored Retirement and Benefit Plans must meet a minimum initial investment of at least $1 million in each Fund in which it invests.
The minimum initial investment for all other institutional investors is $10 million, unless such investment is made by an investment company, as defined under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (1940 Act), that is part of a family of investment companies which own in the
aggregate at least $100 million in securities, in which case there is no minimum initial investment.
Tax Information
The Fund’s distributions generally are taxable to you as ordinary income, capital gains, or some combination of both, unless you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or individual retirement account, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax-deferred account.
Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries
If you purchase the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and the Fund’s distributor or its related companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson or financial adviser to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or financial adviser or visit your financial intermediary’s Web site for more information.

Investment Objective(s), Strategies, Risks and Portfolio Holdings
    
Objective(s) and Strategies
The Fund’s investment objective is to provide protection from the negative effects of unanticipated inflation. The Fund’s investment objective may be changed by the Board of Trustees (the Board) without shareholder approval.
The Fund invests under normal circumstances at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the component securities of The BofA Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year US Inflation-Linked Treasury Index (the Index) and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The Index is comprised of U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) with at least $1 billion in outstanding face value and a remaining term to final maturity of at least 1 year and less than 5 years at the time of index rebalancing. The Fund can also invest in fixed income securities that are not included in the Index, but which the Fund’s investment adviser, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco or the Adviser), believes will help the Fund track the Index.
The Fund normally seeks to maintain an average portfolio effective duration that is within +/- 1 year of the duration of the Index, which was 1.57 years as of August 31, 2015. Duration is a measure of volatility expressed in years and represents the anticipated percent change in a bond’s price at a single point in time for a 1% change in yield. As duration increases, volatility increases as applicable interest rates change.
TIPS are publicly issued, dollar denominated U.S. government securities issued by the U.S. Treasury that have principal and interest payments linked to official inflation (as measured by the Consumer Price Index or CPI) and their payments are supported by the full faith and credit of the United States. As of August 31, 2015, there were 12 TIPS in the Index.
The Fund can invest in derivative instruments, such as swap contracts, options and futures contracts, to seek exposure to certain securities or group of securities included in the Index.
A swap contract is an agreement between two parties pursuant to which the parties exchange payments at specified dates on the basis of a specified notional amount, with the payments calculated by reference to specified securities, indexes, reference rates, commodities, currencies or other assets. The notional amount of a swap is based on the nominal or face amount of a reference asset that is used to calculate payments made on that swap; the notional amount typically is not exchanged between counterparties. The parties to the swap use variations in the value of the underlying asset to calculate payments between them through the life of the swap. The Fund can use swap contracts, including interest rate swaps, to hedge or adjust its exposure to interest rates.
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An option is a derivative financial instrument that reflects a contract between two parties for a future transaction on an asset at a reference price. The buyer of the option gains the right, but not the obligation, to engage in that transaction, while the seller incurs the corresponding obligation to fulfill the transaction. The price of an option derives from the difference between the reference price and the value of the underlying asset (commonly a stock, a bond, a currency or a futures contract) plus a premium based on the time remaining until the expiration of the option. Other types of options exist, and options can in principle be created for any type of valuable asset. The Fund can use options, including swaptions (options on swaps), to manage interest rate risk. The Fund can further use options on bond or rate futures to manage interest rate exposure.
A futures contract is a standardized agreement between two parties to buy or sell a specified quantity of an underlying asset at a specified price at a specified future time. The value of a futures contract tends to increase and decrease in tandem with the value of the underlying asset. Futures contracts are bilateral agreements, with both the purchaser and the seller equally obligated to complete the transaction. Depending on the terms of the particular contract, futures contracts are settled by purchasing an offsetting contract, physically delivering the underlying asset on the settlement date or paying a cash settlement amount on the settlement date. The Fund can use futures contracts, including interest rate futures contracts, to increase or reduce exposure to changes in interest rates.
The Fund may purchase and sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitments basis, which means that the Fund buys or sells a security with payment and delivery taking place in the future.
The portfolio managers use a replication strategy to track, as closely as possible, the securities in the Index and their respective weightings, by investing directly in securities that make up the Index. The portfolio managers adjust the composition of the Fund to reflect changes in the composition of the Index and may use representative sampling methodology to track the performance of the Index. Representative sampling means that the portfolio managers may use a quantitative analysis to select either a subset of the securities that make up the Index or a combination of some or all of the securities that make up the Index and other securities that are not part of the Index. In either case, the representative sampling of securities selected by the portfolio managers should have, in the aggregate, investment characteristics that are similar to the Index in terms of key risk factors, performance attributes and other characteristics, such as market capitalization, duration, maturity, credit quality, yield and coupon, as applicable. It is expected that the portfolio managers will use this representative sampling methodology where it is difficult to acquire the necessary securities that make up the Index, where the asset levels of the Fund do not allow for the holding of all the securities that make up the Index or where it is otherwise beneficial to the Fund to do so. The Fund generally expects that its duration, yield and maturity will be similar to those of the Index.
Unlike many investment companies, the Fund does not utilize an investment strategy that attempts to outperform the Index. Rather, the Fund utilizes an indexing approach, which may eliminate the chance that the Fund will substantially outperform the Index, but it may also reduce some of the risk of active management. Indexing seeks to achieve lower costs by keeping portfolio turnover low in comparison to actively managed investment companies.
In anticipation of or in response to market, economic, political, or other conditions, the Fund’s portfolio managers may temporarily use a different investment strategy for defensive purposes. If the Fund’s portfolio managers do so, different factors could affect the Fund’s performance and the Fund may not achieve its investment objective.
The Fund’s investments in the types of securities and other investments described in this prospectus vary from time to time, and, at any time, the Fund may not be invested in all of the types of securities and other investments described in this prospectus. The Fund may also invest in securities and other investments not described in this prospectus.
For more information, see “Description of the Fund and Its Investments and Risks” in the Fund’s SAI.
Risks
The principal risks of investing in the Fund are:
Changing Fixed Income Market Conditions Risk. The current low interest rate environment was created in part by the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) and certain foreign central banks keeping the federal funds and equivalent foreign rates at or near zero. There is a risk that interest rates will rise when the FRB and central banks raise these rates. This risk is heightened due to the completion of the FRB’s quantitative easing program and the “tapering” of other similar foreign central bank actions, which involved purchasing large quantities of securities issued or guaranteed by the government, its agencies or instrumentalities on the open market. This eventual increase in the federal funds and equivalent foreign rates may expose fixed income markets to heightened volatility and reduced liquidity for certain fixed income investments, particularly those with longer maturities. In addition, decreases in fixed income dealer market-making capacity may persist in the future, potentially leading to heightened volatility and reduced liquidity in the fixed income markets. As a result, the value of the Fund’s investments and share price may decline. In addition, because of changing central bank policies, the Fund may experience higher than normal shareholder redemptions which could potentially increase portfolio turnover and the Fund’s transaction costs and potentially lower the Fund’s performance returns.
Debt Securities Risk. The prices of debt securities held by the Fund will be affected by changes in interest rates, the creditworthiness of the issuer and other factors. An increase in prevailing interest rates typically causes the value of existing debt securities to fall and often has a greater impact on longer-duration debt securities and higher quality debt securities. Falling interest rates will cause the Fund to reinvest the proceeds of debt securities that have been repaid by the issuer at lower interest rates. Falling interest rates may also reduce the Fund’s distributable income because interest payments on floating rate debt instruments held by the Fund will decline. The Fund could lose money on investments in debt securities if the issuer or borrower fails to meet its obligations to make interest payments and/or to repay principal in a timely manner. If an issuer seeks to restructure the terms of its borrowings or the Fund is required to seek recovery upon a default in the payment of interest or the repayment of principal, the Fund may incur additional expenses. Changes in an issuer’s financial strength, the market’s perception of such strength or in the credit rating of the issuer or the security may affect the value of debt securities. The Adviser’s credit analysis may fail to anticipate such changes, which could result in buying a debt security at an inopportune time or failing to sell a debt security in advance of a price decline or other credit event.
Derivatives Risk. A derivative is an instrument whose value depends largely on (and is derived from) the value of an underlying security, currency, commodity, interest rate, index or other asset (each referred to as an underlying asset). In addition to risks relating to the underlying assets, the use of derivatives may include other, possibly greater, risks, which are described below.
■  Counterparty Risk. Certain derivatives do not trade on an established exchange (referred to as over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives) and are simply financial contracts between the Fund and a counterparty. When the Fund is owed money on an OTC derivative, the Fund is dependent on the counterparty to pay or, in some cases, deliver the underlying asset, unless the Fund can otherwise sell its derivative contract to a third party prior to its expiration. Many counterparties are financial institutions such as banks and broker-dealers and their creditworthiness (and ability to pay or perform) may be negatively impacted by factors affecting financial institutions generally. In addition, in the event that a counterparty becomes bankrupt or insolvent, the Fund’s ability to recover the collateral that the Fund has on deposit with the counterparty could be delayed or impaired. For
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  derivatives traded on a centralized exchange, the Fund generally is dependent upon the solvency of the relevant exchange clearing house (which acts as a guarantor for each contractual obligation under such derivatives) for payment on derivative instruments for which the Fund is owed money.
■  Leverage Risk. Many derivatives do not require a payment up front equal to the economic exposure created by owning the derivative, which creates a form of leverage. As a result, an adverse change in the value of the underlying asset could result in the Fund sustaining a loss that is substantially greater than the amount invested in the derivative. Leverage may therefore make the Fund’s returns more volatile and increase the risk of loss. The Fund segregates or earmarks liquid assets with a value at least equal to the amount that the Fund owes the derivative counterparty each day, if any, or otherwise holds instruments that offset the Fund’s daily obligation under the derivatives instrument. This process is sometimes referred to as “cover.” The amount of liquid assets needed as cover will fluctuate over time as the value of the derivative instrument rises and falls. If the value of the Fund’s derivative positions or the value of the assets used as cover unexpectedly decreases, the Fund may be forced to segregate additional liquid assets as cover or sell assets at a disadvantageous time or price to meet its derivative obligations or to meet redemption requests, which could affect management of the Fund and the Fund’s returns. In certain market conditions, losses on derivative instruments can grow larger while the value of the Fund’s other assets fall, resulting in the Fund’s derivative positions becoming a larger percentage of the Fund’s investments.
■  Liquidity Risk. There is a smaller pool of buyers and sellers for certain derivatives, particularly OTC derivatives, than more traditional investments such as stocks. These buyers and sellers are often financial institutions that may be unable or unwilling to buy or sell derivatives during times of financial or market stress. Derivative instruments may therefore be less liquid than more traditional investments and the Fund may be unable to sell or exit its derivative positions at a desirable time or price. This risk may be more acute under adverse market conditions, during which the Fund may be most in need of liquidating its derivative positions. To the extent that the Fund is unable to exit a derivative position because of market illiquidity, the Fund may not be able to prevent further losses of value in its derivatives holdings and the liquidity of the Fund and its ability to meet redemption requests may be impaired to the extent that a substantial portion of the Fund’s otherwise liquid assets must be used as margin or cover. Another consequence of illiquidity is that the Fund may be required to hold a derivative instrument to maturity and take or make delivery of the underlying asset that the Adviser would otherwise have attempted to avoid.
■  Other Risks. Compared to other types of investments, derivatives may be harder to value and may also be less tax efficient, as described under the “Taxes” section of the prospectus. In addition, changes in government regulation of derivative instruments could affect the character, timing and amount of the Fund’s taxable income or gains, and may limit or prevent the Fund from using certain types of derivative instruments as a part of its investment strategy, which could make the investment strategy more costly to implement or require the Fund to change its investment strategy. To the extent that the Fund uses derivatives for hedging or to gain or limit exposure to a particular market or market segment, there may be imperfect correlation between the value of the derivative instrument and the value of the instrument being hedged or the relevant market or market segment, in which case the Fund may not realize the intended benefits. There is also the risk that during adverse market conditions, an instrument which would usually operate as a hedge provides no
  hedging benefits at all. The Fund’s use of derivatives may be limited by the requirements for taxation of the Fund as a regulated investment company.
Indexing Risk. The Fund is operated as a passively managed index fund and, therefore, the adverse performance of a particular security necessarily will not result in the elimination of the security from the Fund’s portfolio. Ordinarily, the Adviser will not sell the Fund’s portfolio securities except to reflect additions or deletions of the securities that comprise the Index, or as may be necessary to raise cash to pay Fund shareholders who sell Fund shares. As such, the Fund may be negatively affected by general declines in the asset classes represented by the Index.
There is no guarantee, however, that the Adviser will be able to correlate the Fund’s performance with that of the Index because the Adviser’s ability to correlate the Fund’s performance, before expenses, may be affected by many factors, including the manner in which the Index is calculated; the differences between the securities held in the Fund’s portfolio and those included in the Index; transaction costs; pricing differences; fees and expenses incurred by the Fund, but are not incurred by the Index; and the Fund’s holding of cash. This risk may be heightened during times of market volatility or other unusual market conditions. The Adviser regularly monitors the correlation and, in the event the desired correlation is not achieved, the Adviser will determine what additional investment changes may need to be made.
Inflation-Indexed Securities Risk. Inflation-indexed securities typically provide principal and interest payments that are adjusted over time to reflect a rise (inflation) or a drop (deflation) in the general price level for goods and services. The values of inflation-indexed securities generally fluctuate in response to changes in real interest rates. Real interest rates are tied to the relationship between nominal interest rates and the rate of inflation. If nominal interest rates increase at a faster rate than inflation, real interest rates might rise, leading to a decrease in value of inflation-indexed securities. Conversely, if inflation rises at a faster rate than nominal interest rates, real interest rates might decline, leading to an increase in value of inflation-indexed securities. The Fund's income from its investments in inflation-indexed securities is likely to fluctuate considerably more than the income distributions of its investments in more traditional fixed-income securities.
Inflation-Indexed Securities Tax Risk. Any increase in the principal amount of an inflation-indexed security may be included for tax purposes in the Fund’s gross income, even though no cash attributable to such gross income has been received by the Fund. In such event, the Fund may be required to make annual distributions to shareholders that exceed the cash it has otherwise received. In order to pay such distributions, the Fund may be required to raise cash by selling portfolio investments. The sale of such investments could result in capital gains to the Fund and additional capital gain distributions to shareholders. In addition, adjustments during the taxable year for deflation to an inflation-indexed bond held by the Fund may cause amounts previously distributed to shareholders in the taxable year as income to be characterized as a return of capital.
Interest Rate Risk. Interest rate risk refers to the risk that bond prices generally fall as interest rates rise; conversely, bond prices generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific bonds differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. One measure of this sensitivity is called duration. The longer the duration of a particular bond, the greater its price sensitivity is to interest rates. Similarly, a longer duration portfolio of securities has greater price sensitivity. Falling interest rates may also prompt some issuers to refinance existing debt, which could affect the Fund’s performance.
Market Risk. The market values of the Fund’s investments, and therefore the value of the Fund’s shares, will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. Market risk may affect a single issuer, industry or section of the economy, or it may affect the market as a whole. The value of the Fund’s investments may go up or down due to general market conditions which are not specifically related to the particular issuer, such as
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real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for revenues or corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates, regional or global instability, or adverse investor sentiment generally. The value of the Fund’s investments may also go up or down due to factors that affect an individual issuer or a particular industry or sector, such as changes in production costs and competitive conditions within an industry. Individual stock prices tend to go up and down more dramatically than those of certain other types of investments, such as bonds. During a general downturn in the financial markets, multiple asset classes may decline in value. When markets perform well, there can be no assurance that specific investments held by the Fund will rise in value.
Sampling Risk. The Fund’s use of a representative sampling approach will result in its holding a smaller number of bonds than are in the Index and in the Fund holding securities not included in the Index. As a result, an adverse development respecting an issuer of bonds held by the Fund could result in a greater decline in the Fund’s NAV than would be the case if all of the bonds in the Underlying Index were held. The Fund’s use of a representative sampling approach may also include the risk that it may not track the return of the Index as well as it would if the Fund held all of the securities in the Index.
U.S. Government Obligations Risk. Obligations of U.S. Government agencies and authorities receive varying levels of support and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, which could affect the Fund’s ability to recover should they default. No assurance can be given that the U.S. Government will provide financial support to its agencies and authorities if it is not obligated by law to do so.
When-Issued, Delayed Delivery and Forward Commitment Risks. When-issued and delayed delivery transactions are subject to market risk as the value or yield of a security at delivery may be more or less than the purchase price or the yield generally available on securities when delivery occurs. In addition, the Fund is subject to counterparty risk because it relies on the buyer or seller, as the case may be, to consummate the transaction, and failure by the counterparty to complete the transaction may result in the Fund missing the opportunity of obtaining a price or yield considered to be advantageous. These transactions have a leveraging effect on the Fund because the Fund commits to purchase securities that it does not have to pay for until a later date. These investments therefore increase the Fund’s overall investment exposure and, as a result, its volatility. Typically, no income accrues on securities the Fund has committed to purchase prior to the time delivery of the securities is made, although the Fund may earn income on securities it has set aside to cover these positions.
Portfolio Holdings
A description of Fund policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of Fund portfolio holdings is available in the SAI, which is available at www.invesco.com/us.

Fund Management
    
The Adviser(s)
Invesco serves as the Fund’s investment adviser. The Adviser manages the investment operations of the Fund as well as other investment portfolios that encompass a broad range of investment objectives, and has agreed to perform or arrange for the performance of the Fund’s day-to-day management. The Adviser is located at 1555 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30309. The Adviser, as successor in interest to multiple investment advisers, has been an investment adviser since 1976.
Exclusion of Adviser from Commodity Pool Operator Definition
With respect to the Fund, the Adviser has claimed an exclusion from the definition of “commodity pool operator” (CPO) under the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and the rules of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and, therefore, is not subject to CFTC registration or
regulation as a CPO. In addition, the Adviser is relying upon a related exclusion from the definition of “commodity trading advisor” (CTA) under the CEA and the rules of the CFTC with respect to the Fund.
The terms of the CPO exclusion require the Fund, among other things, to adhere to certain limits on its investments in “commodity interests.” Commodity interests include commodity futures, commodity options and swaps, which in turn include non-deliverable forwards. The Fund is permitted to invest in these instruments as further described in the Fund's SAI. However, the Fund is not intended as a vehicle for trading in the commodity futures, commodity options or swaps markets. The CFTC has neither reviewed nor approved the Adviser’s reliance on these exclusions, or the Fund, its investment strategies or this prospectus.
Adviser Compensation
During the fiscal year ended February 28, 2015, the Adviser received compensation of 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets, after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement.
A discussion regarding the basis for the Board’s approval of the investment advisory agreement and investment sub-advisory agreements of the Fund is available in the Fund’s most recent semi-annual report to shareholders for the six-month period ended August 31.
Portfolio Managers
The following individuals are jointly and primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio:
■  Erik Jensen, Portfolio Manager, who has been responsible for the Fund since 2015 and has been associated with Invesco and/or its affiliates since 1987.
■  Robert Young, Portfolio Manager, who has been responsible for the Fund since 2015 and has been associated with Invesco and/or its affiliates since 2001.
More information on the portfolio managers may be found at www.invesco.com/us. The Web site is not part of this prospectus.
The Funds' SAI provides additional information about the portfolio managers’ investments in the Fund, a description of the compensation structure and information regarding other accounts managed.

Other Information
    
Dividends and Distributions
The Fund expects, based on its investment objective and strategies, that its distributions, if any, will consist of ordinary income, capital gains, or some combination of both.
Dividends
The Fund generally declares dividends from net investment income daily and pays them monthly.
Capital Gains Distributions
The Fund generally distributes long-term and short-term capital gains (net of any available capital loss carryovers), if any, at least annually. Capital gains distributions may vary considerably from year to year as a result of the Fund's normal investment activities and cash flows. During a time of economic volatility, the Funds may experience capital losses and unrealized depreciation in value of investments, the effect of which may be to reduce or eliminate capital gains distributions for a period of time. Even though the Funds may experience a current year loss, it may nonetheless distribute prior year capital gains.
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Benchmark Descriptions
    
Barclays 1-2 Year U.S. Government Bond Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of the U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agency issues with maturities of one to two years.
Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of the U.S. investment-grade, fixed-rate bond market.
BofA Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year US Inflation-Linked Treasury Index is a subset of BofA Merrill Lynch US Inflation-Linked Treasury Index including all securities with a remaining term to final maturity less than 5 years.
Lipper Inflation Protected Bond Fund Index is an index composed of funds that invest primarily in inflation indexed fixed income securities.
Lipper Short U.S. Treasury Funds Classification Average represents an average of all of the funds in the Lipper Short U.S. Treasury Funds classification.

Disclaimers
    
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NEITHER BOFA MERRILL LYNCH, ANY AFFILIATE OF BOFA MERRILL LYNCH NOR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN, OR RELATED TO, MAKING OR COMPILING THE BOFA MERRILL LYNCH 1-5 YEAR US INFLATION-LINKED TREASURY INDEX WARRANTS OR GUARANTEES THE ACCURACY, QUALITY, TIMELINESS AND/OR COMPLETENESS OF THE BOFA MERRILL LYNCH 1-5 YEAR US INFLATION-LINKED TREASURY INDEX OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN AND/OR PROVIDED THEREWITH AND SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR INTERRUPTIONS THEREIN. NEITHER BOFA MERRILL LYNCH, ANY AFFILIATE OF BOFA MERRILL LYNCH NOR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN, OR RELATED TO, MAKING OR COMPILING THE BOFA MERRILL LYNCH 1-5 YEAR US INFLATION-LINKED TREASURY INDEX MAKES ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED BY INVESCO ADVISERS, INC., THE INVESCO SHORT DURATION INFLATION PROTECTED FUND, SHAREHOLDERS OF THE INVESCO SHORT DURATION INFLATION PROTECTED FUND, OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FROM THE USE OF THE BOFA MERRILL LYNCH 1-5 YEAR US INFLATION-LINKED TREASURY INDEX OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN. NEITHER BOFA MERRILL LYNCH, ANY AFFILIATE OF BOFA MERRILL LYNCH NOR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN, OR RELATED TO, MAKING OR COMPILING THE BOFA MERRILL LYNCH 1-5 YEAR US INFLATION-LINKED TREASURY INDEX MAKES ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE WITH RESPECT TO THE BOFA MERRILL LYNCH 1-5 YEAR US INFLATION-LINKED TREASURY INDEX OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN AND/OR PROVIDED THEREWITH. WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OF THE FOREGOING, IN NO EVENT SHALL BOFA MERRILL LYNCH, ANY AFFILIATE OF BOFA MERRILL LYNCH OR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN, OR RELATED TO, MAKING OR COMPILING THE BOFA MERRILL LYNCH 1-5 YEAR US INFLATION-LINKED TREASURY INDEX HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES OR LOSSES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS), EVEN IF NOTIFIED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. THERE ARE NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES OF ANY AGREEMENTS OR ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN BOFA MERRILL LYNCH AND INVESCO ADVISERS, INC.
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Financial Highlights
The financial highlights show the Fund’s financial history for the past five fiscal years or, if shorter, the period of operations of the Fund or any of its share classes. The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the Fund’s financial performance. Prior to the date of this prospectus, Class R6 shares had not yet commenced operations; therefore, financial highlights are not available. Certain information reflects financial results for a single Fund share. Only Class R5 and Class R6 shares, as applicable, are offered in this prospectus.
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 six-month period ended August 31, 2015, was unaudited. This information has been audited by [ ], an independent registered public accounting firm, whose report, along with the Fund’s financial statements, is included in the Fund’s annual report, which is available upon request.
  Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
Net
investment
income (a)
Net gains
(losses)
on securities
(both
realized and
unrealized)
Total from
investment
operations
Dividends
from net
investment
income
Distributions
from net
realized
gains
Total
distributions
Net asset
value, end
of period
Total
return (b)
Net assets,
end of period
(000’s omitted)
Ratio of
expenses
to average
net assets
with fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed
Ratio of
expenses
to average net
assets without
fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed
Ratio of net
investment
income to
average
net assets
Portfolio
turnover (c)
Class A
Six months ended 08/31/15 [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [ %] [ %] [ %] [ %]
Year ended 02/28/15 $10.44 $0.00 $(0.02) $(0.02) $(0.00) $ $(0.00) $10.42 (0.15)% $33,150 0.58% (d) 0.92% (d) 0.04% (d) 106%
Year ended 02/28/14 10.47 0.00 (0.02) (0.02) (0.01) (0.00) (0.01) 10.44 (0.20) 41,627 0.50 0.83 0.02 136
Year ended 02/28/13 10.47 0.01 0.00 0.01 (0.00) (0.01) (0.01) 10.47 0.13 42,300 0.48 0.78 0.04 58
Year ended 02/29/12 10.47 0.00 0.06 0.06 (0.01) (0.05) (0.06) 10.47 0.54 53,625 0.50 0.75 0.03 138
Year ended 02/28/11 10.52 0.01 0.04 0.05 (0.01) (0.09) (0.10) 10.47 0.43 60,707 0.67 0.72 0.10 144

Class A2
Six months ended 08/31/15 [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [ %] [ %] [ %] [ %]
Year ended 02/28/15 10.45 0.00 (0.03) (0.03) (0.00) (0.00) 10.42 (0.23) 28,213 0.57 (d) 0.82 (d) 0.05 (d) 106
Year ended 02/28/14 10.47 0.00 (0.01) (0.01) (0.01) (0.00) (0.01) 10.45 (0.10) 34,242 0.50 0.73 0.02 136
Year ended 02/28/13 10.47 0.01 0.01 0.02 (0.01) (0.01) (0.02) 10.47 0.15 43,807 0.46 0.68 0.06 58
Year ended 02/29/12 10.47 0.00 0.06 0.06 (0.01) (0.05) (0.06) 10.47 0.54 55,291 0.50 0.65 0.03 138
Year ended 02/28/11 10.52 0.01 0.04 0.05 (0.01) (0.09) (0.10) 10.47 0.49 68,724 0.60 0.62 0.17 144

Class Y
Six months ended 08/31/15 [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [ %] [ %] [ %] [ %]
Year ended 02/28/15 10.45 0.01 (0.03) (0.02) (0.01) (0.01) 10.42 (0.21) 8,045 0.55 (d) 0.67 (d) 0.07 (d) 106
Year ended 02/28/14 10.47 0.00 (0.01) (0.01) (0.01) (0.00) (0.01) 10.45 (0.08) 6,563 0.48 0.58 0.04 136
Year ended 02/28/13 10.47 0.01 0.01 0.02 (0.01) (0.01) (0.02) 10.47 0.19 9,956 0.42 0.53 0.10 58
Year ended 02/29/12 10.47 0.01 0.05 0.06 (0.01) (0.05) (0.06) 10.47 0.59 16,135 0.46 0.50 0.07 138
Year ended 02/28/11 10.52 0.03 0.04 0.07 (0.03) (0.09) (0.12) 10.47 0.62 15,057 0.47 0.47 0.30 144

Class R5
Six months ended 08/31/15 [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [$ ] [ %] [ %] [ %] [ %]
Year ended 02/28/15 10.45 0.01 (0.02) (0.01) (0.01) (0.01) 10.43 (0.09) 4,416 0.52 (d) 0.59 (d) 0.10 (d) 106
Year ended 02/28/14 10.48 0.00 (0.02) (0.02) (0.01) (0.00) (0.01) 10.45 (0.16) 5,288 0.46 0.53 0.06 136
Year ended 02/28/13 10.48 0.01 0.01 0.02 (0.01) (0.01) (0.02) 10.48 0.20 5,912 0.40 0.49 0.12 58
Year ended 02/29/12 10.48 0.01 0.06 0.07 (0.02) (0.05) (0.07) 10.48 0.64 6,937 0.40 0.43 0.13 138
Year ended 02/28/11 10.53 0.04 0.03 0.07 (0.03) (0.09) (0.12) 10.48 0.65 7,568 0.41 0.41 0.36 144

(a) Calculated using average shares outstanding.
(b) Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Does not include sales charges and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(c) Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(d) Ratios are based on average daily net assets (000’s omitted) of $35,060, $30,964, $6,794 and $4,711 for Class A, Class A2, Class Y and Class R5 shares, respectively.
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Hypothetical Investment and Expense Information
    
In connection with the final settlement reached between Invesco and certain of its affiliates with certain regulators, including the New York Attorney General’s Office, the SEC and the Colorado Attorney General’s Office (the settlement) arising out of certain market timing and unfair pricing allegations made against Invesco and certain of its affiliates, Invesco and certain of its affiliates agreed, among other things, to disclose certain hypothetical information regarding investment and expense information to Fund shareholders. The chart below is intended to reflect the annual and
cumulative impact of the Fund’s expenses, including investment advisory fees and other Fund costs, on the Fund’s returns over a 10-year period. The example reflects the following:
■  You invest $10,000 in the Fund and hold it for the entire 10-year period;
■  Your investment has a 5% return before expenses each year; and
■  The Fund’s current annual expense ratio includes any applicable contractual fee waiver or expense reimbursement for the period committed.
There is no assurance that the annual expense ratio will be the expense ratio for the Funds’ classes for any of the years shown. This is only a hypothetical presentation made to illustrate what expenses and returns would be under the above scenarios; your actual returns and expenses are likely to differ (higher or lower) from those shown below.
Invesco Limited Maturity Treasury Fund — Class R5 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10
Annual Expense Ratio 1 0.30% 0.59% 0.59% 0.59% 0.59% 0.59% 0.59% 0.59% 0.59% 0.59%
Cumulative Return Before Expenses 5.00% 10.25% 15.76% 21.55% 27.63% 34.01% 40.71% 47.75% 55.13% 62.89%
Cumulative Return After Expenses 4.70% 9.32% 14.14% 19.17% 24.43% 29.91% 35.64% 41.63% 47.87% 54.39%
End of Year Balance $10,470.00 $10,931.73 $11,413.82 $11,917.17 $12,442.71 $12,991.44 $13,564.36 $14,162.55 $14,787.11 $15,439.23
Estimated Annual Expenses $ 30.71 $ 63.14 $ 65.92 $ 68.83 $ 71.86 $ 75.03 $ 78.34 $ 81.79 $ 85.40 $ 89.17

    
Invesco Limited Maturity Treasury Fund — Class R6 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10
Annual Expense Ratio 1 0.30% 0.51% 0.51% 0.51% 0.51% 0.51% 0.51% 0.51% 0.51% 0.51%
Cumulative Return Before Expenses 5.00% 10.25% 15.76% 21.55% 27.63% 34.01% 40.71% 47.75% 55.13% 62.89%
Cumulative Return After Expenses 4.70% 9.40% 14.31% 19.45% 24.81% 30.41% 36.27% 42.39% 48.78% 55.46%
End of Year Balance $10,470.00 $10,940.10 $11,431.31 $11,944.58 $12,480.89 $13,041.28 $13,626.84 $14,238.68 $14,878.00 $15,546.02
Estimated Annual Expenses $ 30.71 $ 54.60 $ 57.05 $ 59.61 $ 62.28 $ 65.08 $ 68.00 $ 71.06 $ 74.25 $ 77.58

1 Your actual expenses may be higher or lower than those shown.
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Shareholder Account Information
In addition to the Fund(s), the Adviser serves as investment adviser to many other Invesco mutual funds. The following information is about the Class R5 and Class R6 shares of the Invesco mutual funds (Invesco Funds or Funds), which are offered only to certain eligible investors. Prior to September 24, 2012, Class R5 shares were known as Institutional Class shares.
Some investments in the Funds are made through accounts that are maintained by intermediaries (and not in the name of an individual investor) and some investments are made indirectly through products that use the Funds as underlying investments, such as Employer Sponsored Retirement and Benefit Plans, funds of funds, qualified tuition plans, and variable insurance contracts (these products are generally referred to as conduit investment vehicles). If shares of the Funds are held in an account maintained by an intermediary or in the name of a conduit investment vehicle (and not in the name of an individual investor), the intermediary or conduit investment vehicle may impose rules that differ from, and/or charge a transaction or other fee in addition to, those described in this prospectus. Please consult your financial adviser or other financial intermediary for details.
Unless otherwise provided, the following are certain defined terms used throughout this prospectus:
■  Employer Sponsored Retirement and Benefit Plans include (i) employer sponsored pension or profit sharing plans that qualify under section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code), including 401(k), money purchase pension, profit sharing and defined benefit plans; (ii) 403(b) and non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate similar to plans described under (i) above, such as 457 plans and executive deferred compensation arrangements; (iii) health savings accounts maintained pursuant to Section 223 of the Code; and (iv) voluntary employees’ beneficiary arrangements maintained pursuant to Section 501(c)(9) of the Code.
■  Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) include Traditional and Roth IRAs.
■  Employer Sponsored IRAs include Simplified Employee Pension (SEP), Salary Reduction Simplified Employee Pension (SAR-SEP), and Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees of Small Employers (SIMPLE) IRAs.
■  Retirement and Benefit Plans include Employer Sponsored Retirement and Benefit Plans, IRAs and Employer Sponsored IRAs.
Shareholder Account Information and additional information is available on the Internet at www.invesco.com/us. Go to the tab for “Accounts & Services,” then click on “Service Center,” or consult the Fund’s prospectus and SAI, which are available on that same Web site or upon request free of charge. The Web site is not part of this prospectus.
Suitability for Investors
Class R5 and R6 shares of the Funds are intended for use by Employer Sponsored Retirement and Benefit Plans, held either at the plan level or through omnibus accounts, that generally process no more than one net redemption and one net purchase transaction each day. There is no minimum initial investment for an Employer Sponsored Retirement and Benefit Plan investing through a retirement platform that administers at least $2.5 billion in retirement plan assets. All other Employer Sponsored Retirement and Benefit Plans must meet a minimum initial investment of at least $1 million in each Fund in which it invests.
Class R5 and R6 shares of the Funds are also available to institutional investors. Institutional investors are: banks, trust companies, collective trust funds, entities acting for the account of a public entity (e.g., Taft-Hartley funds, states, cities or government agencies), funds of funds or other pooled investment vehicles, financial intermediaries and corporations investing for their own accounts, endowments and foundations. The minimum initial investment for institutional investors is $10 million, unless such investment is made by an investment company, as defined under the 1940 Act, as amended, that is part of a family of investment companies which own in the
aggregate at least $100 million in securities, in which case there is no minimum initial investment.
Purchasing Shares
You may purchase Fund shares with cash or, in certain instances if approved by the Fund, securities in which the Fund is authorized to invest. Non-retirement retail investors, including high net worth investors investing directly or through a financial intermediary, are not eligible for Class R5 or R6 shares. IRAs and Employer Sponsored IRAs are also not eligible for Class R5 or R6 shares. If you hold your shares through a financial intermediary, the terms by which you purchase, redeem and exchange shares may differ than the terms in this prospectus depending upon the policies and procedures of your financial intermediary. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each shareholder must still meet the Fund’s eligibility requirements applicable to the share class to be purchased.
Shares Sold Without Sales Charges
You will not pay an initial or contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on purchases of any Class R5 or Class R6 shares.
How to Purchase Shares
Purchase Options
  Opening An Account Adding To An Account
Through a
Financial Adviser
or Financial
Intermediary
Contact your financial adviser or financial intermediary. The financial adviser or financial intermediary should mail your completed account application to the Funds’ transfer agent, Contact your financial adviser or financial intermediary.
  Invesco Investment Services, Inc.,
P.O. Box 219078,
Kansas City, MO 64121-9078.
  The financial adviser or financial intermediary should call the Funds’ transfer agent at (800) 959-4246 to receive a reference number. Then, use the following wire instructions:
  Beneficiary Bank
ABA/Routing #: 011001234
Beneficiary Account Number: 729639
Beneficiary Account Name: Invesco Investment Services, Inc.
RFB: Fund Name, Reference #
OBI: Your Name, Account #
By Telephone and Wire Open your account through a financial adviser or financial intermediary as described above. Call the Funds’ transfer agent at (800) 959-4246 and wire payment for your purchase order in accordance with the wire instructions listed above.

Purchase orders will not be processed unless the account application and purchase payment are received in good order. In accordance with the USA PATRIOT Act, if you fail to provide all the required information requested in the current account application, your purchase order will not be processed. Additionally, federal law requires that the Funds verify and record your identifying information.
Automatic Dividend and Distribution Investment
All of your dividends and distributions may be paid in cash or reinvested in the same Fund at net asset value. Unless you specify otherwise, your dividends and distributions will automatically be reinvested in the same Fund.
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Redeeming Shares
Your broker or financial intermediary may charge service fees for handling redemption transactions.
How to Redeem Shares  
Through a Financial Adviser or Financial Intermediary Contact your financial adviser or financial intermediary. Redemption proceeds will be sent in accordance with the wire instructions specified in the account application provided to the Funds’ transfer agent. The Funds’ transfer agent must receive your financial adviser’s or financial intermediary’s call before the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on days the NYSE is open for business in order to effect the redemption at that day’s closing price. Please contact your financial adviser or financial intermediary with respect to reporting of cost basis and available elections for your account.
By Telephone A person who has been authorized in the account application to effect transactions may make redemptions by telephone. You must call the Funds’ transfer agent before the close of the customary trading session of the NYSE on days the NYSE is open for business in order to effect the redemption at that day’s closing price.

Timing and Method of Payment
The Funds’ transfer agent will normally process redemptions within seven days after your redemption request is received in good order. “Good order” means that all necessary information and documentation related to the redemption request have been provided to the Funds’ transfer agent. If your request is not in good order, the Funds’ transfer agent may require additional documentation in order to redeem your shares. Payment may be postponed under unusual circumstances, as allowed by the SEC, such as when the NYSE restricts or suspends trading.
If you redeem by telephone, the Funds’ transfer agent will transmit the amount of redemption proceeds electronically to your pre-authorized bank account.
The Funds’ transfer agent uses reasonable procedures to confirm that instructions communicated via telephone are genuine, and the Funds and the Funds’ transfer agent are not liable for losses arising from actions taken in accordance with instructions that are reasonably believed to be genuine.
Redemptions in Kind
Although the Funds generally intend to pay redemption proceeds solely in cash, the Funds reserve the right to determine in their sole discretion, whether to satisfy redemption requests by making payment in securities or other property (known as a redemption in kind). Redemptions in kind may result in transaction costs and/or market fluctuations associated with liquidating or holding the securities, respectively.
Redemptions Initiated by the Funds
If a Fund determines that you have not provided a correct Social Security or other tax identification number on your account application, or the Fund is not able to verify your identity as required by law, the Fund may, at its discretion, redeem the account and distribute the proceeds to you.
Suspension of Redemptions
The right of redemption may be suspended or the date of payment postponed when (a) trading on the NYSE is restricted, as determined by applicable rules and regulations of the SEC, (b) the NYSE is closed for other than customary weekend and holiday closings, (c) the SEC has by order permitted such suspension, or (d) an emergency as determined by the SEC exists making disposition of portfolio securities or the valuation of the net assets of the Fund not reasonably practicable.
Exchanging Shares
You may, under certain circumstances, exchange shares in one Fund for those of another Fund. An exchange is the purchase of shares in one Fund which is paid for with the proceeds from a redemption of shares of another Fund effectuated on the same day. Any gain on the transaction may be subject to federal income tax. Accordingly, the procedures and processes
applicable to redemptions of Fund shares, as discussed under the heading “Redeeming Shares” above, will apply. Before requesting an exchange, review the prospectus of the Fund you wish to acquire.
All exchanges are subject to the limitations set forth in the prospectuses of the Funds. If you wish to exchange shares of one Fund for those of another Fund, you must consult the prospectus of the Fund whose shares you wish to acquire to determine whether the Fund is offering shares to new investors and whether you are eligible to acquire shares of that Fund.
Permitted Exchanges
Except as otherwise provided herein or in the SAI, you generally may exchange your shares for shares of the same class of another Fund. The following table shows permitted exchanges from one Fund to another Fund:
Exchange From Exchange To
Class R5 Class R5

Class R6 Class R6

Exchange Conditions
Shares must have been held for at least one day prior to the exchange with the exception of dividends and distributions that are reinvested.
Under unusual market conditions, a Fund may delay the exchange of shares for up to five business days if it determines that it would be materially disadvantaged by the immediate transfer of exchange proceeds. The exchange privilege is not an option or right to purchase shares. Any of the participating Funds or the distributor may modify or terminate this privilege at any time.
Share Class Conversions
Shares of one class of a Fund may be converted into shares of another class of the same Fund, provided that you are eligible to buy that share class. Investors who hold Fund shares through a financial intermediary that does not have an agreement to make certain share classes of the Funds available or that cannot systematically support the conversion may not be eligible to convert their shares. Furthermore, your financial intermediary may have discretion to effect a conversion on your behalf. Consult with your financial intermediary for details. The conversion of shares of one class of a Fund into shares of another class of the same Fund is not taxable for federal income tax purposes and no gain or loss will be reported on the transaction. See the applicable prospectus for share class information.
Fees and expenses differ between share classes. You should read the prospectus for the share class into which you are seeking to convert your shares prior to the conversion.
Rights Reserved by the Funds
Each Fund and its agent reserves the right at any time to:
■  Reject or cancel all or any part of any purchase or exchange order.
■  Modify any terms or conditions related to the purchase, redemption or exchange of shares of any Fund.
■  Suspend, change or withdraw all or any part of the offering made by this prospectus.
Excessive Short-Term Trading Activity (Market Timing) Disclosures
While the Funds provide their shareholders with daily liquidity, their investment programs are designed to serve long-term investors and are not designed to accommodate excessive short-term trading activity in violation of our policies described below. Excessive short-term trading activity in the Funds’ shares (i.e., a purchase of Fund shares followed shortly thereafter by a redemption of such shares, or vice versa) may hurt the long-term performance of certain Funds by requiring them to maintain an excessive amount of cash or to liquidate portfolio holdings at a disadvantageous time, thus interfering with the efficient management of such Funds by causing them to incur increased brokerage and administrative costs. Where excessive short-term trading activity seeks to take advantage of arbitrage
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opportunities from stale prices for portfolio securities, the value of Fund shares held by long-term investors may be diluted. The Boards of Trustees of the Funds (collectively, the Board) have adopted policies and procedures designed to discourage excessive or short-term trading of Fund shares for all Funds. However, there is the risk that these Funds’ policies and procedures will prove ineffective in whole or in part to detect or prevent excessive or short-term trading. These Funds may alter their policies at any time without prior notice to shareholders if the Adviser believes the change would be in the best interests of long-term shareholders.
Invesco and certain of its corporate affiliates (Invesco and such affiliates, collectively, the Invesco Affiliates) currently use the following tools designed to discourage excessive short-term trading in the Funds:
■  Trade activity monitoring.
■  Discretion to reject orders.
■  Purchase blocking.
■  The use of fair value pricing consistent with procedures approved by the Board.
Each of these tools is described in more detail below. Although these tools are designed to discourage excessive short-term trading, you should understand that none of these tools alone nor all of them taken together eliminate the possibility that excessive short-term trading activity in the Funds will occur. Moreover, each of these tools involves judgments that are inherently subjective. Invesco Affiliates seek to make these judgments to the best of their abilities in a manner that they believe is consistent with long-term shareholder interests.
Trade Activity Monitoring
Invesco Affiliates monitor selected trades on a daily basis in an effort to detect excessive short-term trading activities. If, as a result of this monitoring, Invesco Affiliates believe that a shareholder has engaged in excessive short-term trading, they will seek to act in a manner that they believe is consistent with the best interests of long-term investors, which may include taking steps such as (i) asking the shareholder to take action to stop such activities or (ii) refusing to process future purchases or exchanges related to such activities in the shareholder’s accounts other than exchanges into a money market fund. Invesco Affiliates will use reasonable efforts to apply the Funds’ policies uniformly given the practical limitations described above.
The ability of Invesco Affiliates to monitor trades that are made through accounts that are maintained by intermediaries (rather than the Funds’ transfer agent) and through conduit investment vehicles may be severely limited or non-existent.
Discretion to Reject Orders
If a Fund or an Invesco Affiliate determines, in its sole discretion, that your short-term trading activity is excessive, the Fund may, in its sole discretion, reject any additional purchase and exchange orders. This discretion may be exercised with respect to purchase or exchange orders placed directly with the Funds’ transfer agent or through a financial intermediary.
Purchase Blocking Policy
The Funds have adopted a policy under which any shareholder redeeming shares having a value of $5,000 or more from a Fund on any trading day will be precluded from investing in that Fund for 30 calendar days after the redemption transaction date. The policy applies to redemptions and purchases that are part of exchange transactions. Under the purchase blocking policy, certain purchases will not be prevented and certain redemptions will not trigger a purchase block, such as: purchases and redemptions of shares having a value of less than $5,000; systematic purchase, redemption and exchange account options; transfers of shares within the same Fund; non-discretionary rebalancing in fund-of-funds; asset allocation features; fee-based accounts; account maintenance fees; small balance account fees; plan-level omnibus Retirement and Benefit Plans; death and disability and hardship distributions; loan transactions; transfers of assets; Retirement and Benefit Plan rollovers; IRA conversions and
re-characterizations; and mandatory distributions from Retirement and Benefit plans.
The Funds reserve the right to modify any of the parameters (including those not listed above) of the purchase blocking policy at any time. Further, the purchase blocking policy may be waived with respect to specific shareholder accounts in those instances where the Adviser determines that its surveillance procedures are adequate to detect frequent trading in Fund shares.
If an account is maintained by a financial intermediary whose systems are unable to apply Invesco’s purchase blocking policy, the Adviser will accept the establishment of an account only if the Adviser believes the policies and procedures are reasonably designed to enforce the frequent trading policies of the Funds. You should refer to disclosures provided by the financial intermediary with which you have an account to determine the specific trading restrictions that apply to you. If the Adviser identifies any activity that may constitute frequent trading, it reserves the right to contact the intermediary and request that the intermediary either provide information regarding an account owner’s transactions or restrict the account owner’s trading. There is no guarantee that all instances of frequent trading in Fund shares will be prevented.
Fair Value Pricing
Securities owned by a Fund are to be valued at current market value if market quotations are readily available. All other securities and assets of a Fund for which market quotations are not readily available are to be valued at fair value determined in good faith using procedures approved by the Board. An effect of fair value pricing may be to reduce the ability of frequent traders to take advantage of arbitrage opportunities resulting from potentially “stale” prices of portfolio holdings. However, it cannot eliminate the possibility of frequent trading.
Pricing of Shares
Determination of Net Asset Value
The price of each Fund’s shares is the Fund’s net asset value per share. The Funds value portfolio securities for which market quotations are readily available at market value. Securities and other assets quoted in foreign currencies are valued in U.S. dollars based on the prevailing exchange rates on that day. The Funds value securities and assets for which market quotations are unavailable at their “fair value,” which is described below.
Even when market quotations are available, they may be stale or unreliable because the security is not traded frequently, trading on the security ceased before the close of the trading market or issuer specific events occurred after the security ceased trading or because of the passage of time between the close of the market on which the security trades and the close of the NYSE and when the Fund calculates its net asset value. Issuer specific events may cause the last market quotation to be unreliable. Such events may include a merger or insolvency, events that affect a geographical area or an industry segment, such as political events or natural disasters, or market events, such as a significant movement in the U.S. market. Where the Adviser determines that the closing price of the security is stale or unreliable, the Adviser will value the security at its fair value.
Fair value is that amount that the owner might reasonably expect to receive for the security upon its current sale. A fair value price is an estimated price that requires consideration of all appropriate factors, including indications of fair value available from pricing services. Fair value pricing involves judgment and a Fund that uses fair value methodologies may value securities higher or lower than another Fund using market quotations or its own fair value methodologies to price the same securities. Investors who purchase or redeem Fund shares on days when the Fund is holding fair-valued securities may receive a greater or lesser number of shares, or higher or lower redemption proceeds, than they would have received if the Fund had not fair-valued the security or had used a different methodology.
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The Board has delegated the daily determination of fair value prices to the Adviser’s valuation committee, which acts in accordance with Board approved policies. Fair value pricing methods and pricing services can change from time to time as approved by the Board.
The intended effect of applying fair value pricing is to compute an NAV that accurately reflects the value of a Fund’s portfolio at the time that the NAV is calculated. An additional intended effect is to discourage those seeking to take advantage of arbitrage opportunities resulting from “stale” prices and to mitigate the dilutive impact of any such arbitrage. However, the application of fair value pricing cannot eliminate the possibility that arbitrage opportunities will exist.
Specific types of securities are valued as follows:
Senior Secured Floating Rate Loans and Senior Secured Floating Rate Debt Securities. Senior secured floating rate loans and senior secured floating rate debt securities are fair valued using evaluated quotes provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may reflect appropriate factors such as market quotes, ratings, tranche type, industry, company performance, spread, individual trading characteristics, institution-size trading in similar groups of securities and other market data.
Domestic Exchange Traded Equity Securities. Market quotations are generally available and reliable for domestic exchange traded equity securities. If market quotations are not available or are unreliable, the Adviser will value the security at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board.
Foreign Securities. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE events occur that are significant and may make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If an issuer specific event has occurred that the Adviser determines, in its judgment, is likely to have affected the closing price of a foreign security, it will price the security at fair value. The Adviser also relies on a screening process from a pricing vendor to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current market value as of the close of the NYSE. For foreign securities where the Adviser believes, at the approved degree of certainty, that the price is not reflective of current market value, the Adviser will use the indication of fair value from the pricing service to determine the fair value of the security. The pricing vendor, pricing methodology or degree of certainty may change from time to time.
Fund securities primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. Because the net asset value of Fund shares is determined only on business days of the Fund, the value of the portfolio securities of a Fund that invests in foreign securities may change on days when you will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund.
Fixed Income Securities. Government, corporate, asset-backed and municipal bonds, convertible securities, including high yield or junk bonds, and loans, normally are valued on the basis of prices provided by independent pricing services. Prices provided by the pricing services may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to special securities, dividend rate, maturity and other market data. Prices received from pricing services are fair value prices. In addition, if the price provided by the pricing service and independent quoted prices are unreliable, the Adviser’s valuation committee will fair value the security using procedures approved by the Board.
Short-term Securities.  Invesco Limited Term Municipal Income Fund values variable rate securities that have an unconditional demand or put
feature exercisable within seven days or less at par, which reflects the market value of such securities.
Futures and Options. Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options are valued on the basis of market quotations, if available.
Swap Agreements. Swap Agreements are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service are based on a model that may include end of day net present values, spreads, ratings, industry and company performance.
Open-end Funds. If a Fund invests in other open-end funds, other than open-end funds that are exchange traded, the investing Fund will calculate its net asset value using the net asset value of the underlying fund in which it invests, and the prospectuses for such other open-end funds explain the circumstances under which they will use fair value pricing and the effects of using fair value pricing.
Each Fund determines the net asset value of its shares on each day the NYSE is open for business (a business day), as of the close of the customary trading session, or earlier NYSE closing time that day.
For financial reporting purposes and shareholder transactions on the last day of the fiscal quarter, transactions are normally accounted for on a trade date basis. For purposes of executing shareholder transactions in the normal course of business (other than shareholder transactions at a fiscal period-end), each Fund’s portfolio securities transactions are recorded no later than the first business day following the trade date.
The Invesco Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund, Invesco Balanced-Risk Commodity Strategy Fund and Invesco Global Markets Strategy Fund may each invest up to 25% of their total assets in shares of their respective subsidiaries (the Subsidiaries). The Subsidiaries offer to redeem all or a portion of their shares at the current net asset value per share every regular business day. The value of shares of the Subsidiaries will fluctuate with the value of the respective Subsidiary’s portfolio investments. The Subsidiaries price their portfolio investments pursuant to the same pricing and valuation methodologies and procedures used by the Funds, which require, among other things, that each of the Subsidiaries’ portfolio investments be marked-to-market (that is, the value on each of the Subsidiaries’ books changes) each business day to reflect changes in the market value of the investment.
Each Fund’s current net asset value per share is made available on the Funds’ website at www.invesco.com/us.
Additional Information Regarding Deferred Tax Liability (Invesco MLP Fund only)
In calculating the Fund’s daily NAV, the Fund will, among other things, account for its deferred tax liability and/or asset balances. As a result, any deferred tax liability and/or asset is reflected in the Fund’s daily NAV.
The Fund will accrue a deferred income tax liability balance, at the currently effective statutory U.S. federal income tax rate (currently 35%) plus an estimated state and local income tax rate for its future tax liability associated with that portion of MLP distributions considered to be a tax-advantaged return of capital, as well as for its future tax liability associated with the capital appreciation of its investments. The Fund’s current and deferred tax liability, if any, will depend upon the Fund’s net investment gains and losses and realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments and therefore may vary greatly from year to year depending on the nature of the Fund’s investments, the performance of those investments and general market conditions. Any deferred tax liability balance will reduce the Fund’s NAV. Upon the Fund’s sale of an MLP security, the Fund may be liable for previously deferred taxes.
The Fund will accrue, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, a deferred tax asset balance, which reflects an estimate of the Fund’s future tax benefit associated with net operating losses and unrealized losses. Any deferred tax asset balance will increase the Fund’s NAV. To the extent the Fund has a deferred tax asset balance, the Fund will
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assess, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, whether a valuation allowance, which would offset the value of some or all of the Fund’s deferred tax asset balance, is required. Pursuant to Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification 740 (FASB ASC 740), the Fund will assess a valuation allowance to reduce some or all of the deferred tax asset balance if, based on the weight of all available evidence, both negative and positive, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. The Fund will use judgment in considering the relative impact of negative and positive evidence. The weight given to the potential effect of negative and positive evidence will be commensurate with the extent to which such evidence can be objectively verified. The Fund’s assessment considers, among other matters, the nature, frequency and severity of current and cumulative losses, forecasts of future profitability (which are dependent on, among other factors, future MLP cash distributions), the duration of statutory carryforward periods and the associated risk that operating loss carryforwards may be limited or expire unused. However, this assessment generally may not consider the potential for market value increases with respect to the Fund’s investments in equity securities of MLPs or any other securities or assets. Significant weight is given to the Fund’s forecast of future taxable income, which is based on, among other factors, the expected continuation of MLP cash distributions at or near current levels. Consideration is also given to the effects of the potential of additional future realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments and the period over which deferred tax assets can be realized, as federal tax net operating loss carryforwards expire in twenty years and federal capital loss carryforwards expire in five years. Recovery of a deferred tax asset is dependent on continued payment of the MLP cash distributions at or near current levels in the future and the resultant generation of taxable income. The Fund will assess whether a valuation allowance is required to offset some or all of any deferred tax asset in connection with the calculation of the Fund’s NAV per share each day; however, to the extent the final valuation allowance differs from the estimates the Fund used in calculating the Fund’s daily NAV, the application of such final valuation allowance could have a material impact on the Fund’s NAV.
The Fund’s deferred tax asset and/or liability balances are estimated using estimates of effective tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years such balances are realized. The Fund will rely to some extent on information provided by MLPs in determining the extent to which distributions received from MLPs constitute a return of capital, which may not be provided to the Fund on a timely basis, to estimate the Fund’s deferred tax liability and/or asset balances for purposes of financial statement reporting and determining its NAV. If such information is not received from such MLPs on a timely basis, the Fund will estimate the extent to which distributions received from MLPs constitute a return of capital based on average historical tax characterization of distributions made by MLPs. The Fund’s estimates regarding its deferred tax liability and/or asset balances are made in good faith; however, the daily estimate of the Fund’s deferred tax liability and/or asset balances used to calculate the Fund’s NAV could vary dramatically from the Fund’s actual tax liability. Actual income tax expense, if any, will be incurred over many years, depending on if and when investment gains and losses are realized, the then-current basis of the Fund’s assets and other factors. As a result, the determination of the Fund’s actual tax liability may have a material impact on the Fund’s NAV. The Fund’s daily NAV calculation will be based on then current estimates and assumptions regarding the Fund’s deferred tax liability and/or asset balances and any applicable valuation allowance, based on all information available to the Fund at such time. From time to time, the Fund may modify its estimates or assumptions regarding its deferred tax liability and/or asset balances and any applicable valuation allowance as new information becomes available. Modifications of the Fund’s estimates or assumptions regarding its deferred tax liability and/or asset balances and any applicable valuation allowance, changes in generally accepted
accounting principles or related guidance or interpretations thereof, limitations imposed on net operating losses (if any) and changes in applicable tax law could result in increases or decreases in the Fund’s NAV per share, which could be material.
Timing of Orders
You can purchase, exchange or redeem shares on each business day prior to the close of the customary trading session or any earlier NYSE closing time that day. The Funds price purchase, exchange and redemption orders at the net asset value calculated after the Funds’ transfer agent or an authorized agent or its designee receives an order in good order.
Taxes (applicable to all Funds except for Invesco MLP Fund)
A Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company and, as such, is not subject to entity-level tax on the income and gain it distributes to shareholders. If you are a taxable investor, dividends and distributions you receive from a Fund generally are taxable to you whether you reinvest distributions in additional Fund shares or take them in cash. Every year, you will be sent information showing the amount of dividends and distributions you received from a Fund during the prior calendar year. In addition, investors in taxable accounts should be aware of the following basic tax points as supplemented below where relevant:
Fund Tax Basics
■  A Fund earns income generally in the form of dividends or interest on its investments. This income, less expenses incurred in the operation of a Fund, constitutes the Fund’s net investment income from which dividends may be paid to you. If you are a taxable investor, distributions of net investment income generally are taxable to you as ordinary income.
■  Distributions of net short-term capital gains are taxable to you as ordinary income. A Fund with a high portfolio turnover rate (a measure of how frequently assets within a Fund are bought and sold) is more likely to generate short-term capital gains than a Fund with a low portfolio turnover rate.
■  Distributions of net long-term capital gains are taxable to you as long-term capital gains no matter how long you have owned your Fund shares.
■  A portion of income dividends paid by a Fund to you may be reported as qualified dividend income eligible for taxation by individual shareholders at long-term capital gain rates, provided certain holding period requirements are met. These reduced rates generally are available for dividends derived from a Fund’s investment in stocks of domestic corporations and qualified foreign corporations. In the case of a Fund that invests primarily in debt securities, either none or only a nominal portion of the dividends paid by the Fund will be eligible for taxation at these reduced rates.
■  The use of derivatives by a Fund may cause the Fund to realize higher amounts of ordinary income or short-term capital gain, distributions from which are taxable to individual shareholders at ordinary income tax rates rather than at the more favorable tax rates for long-term capital gain.
■  Distributions declared to shareholders with a record date in December—if paid to you by the end of January—are taxable for federal income tax purposes as if received in December.
■  Any long-term or short-term capital gains realized on sale or redemption of your Fund shares will be subject to federal income tax. For tax purposes an exchange of your shares for shares of another Fund is the same as a sale. An exchange occurs when the purchase of shares of a Fund is made using the proceeds from a redemption of shares of another Fund and is effectuated on the same day as the redemption. Your gain or loss is calculated by subtracting from the gross proceeds your cost basis. Gross proceeds and, for shares acquired on or after January 1, 2012 and disposed of after that date, cost basis will be reported to you and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Cost basis will be calculated using the Fund’s default method of average cost, unless you instruct the Fund to use a different calculation method. As a service to you, the Fund will
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  continue to provide to you (but not the IRS) cost basis information for shares acquired before 2012, when available, using the average cost method. Shareholders should carefully review the cost basis information provided by a Fund and make any additional basis, holding period or other adjustments that are required when reporting these amounts on their federal income tax returns. If you hold your Fund shares through a broker (or other nominee), please contact that broker (nominee) with respect to reporting of cost basis and available elections for your account. For more information about the cost basis methods offered by Invesco, please refer to the Tax Center located under the Accounts & Services menu of our website at www.Invesco.com/us.
■  The conversion of shares of one class of a Fund into shares of another class of the same Fund is not taxable for federal income tax purposes and no gain or loss will be reported on the transaction. This is true whether the conversion occurs automatically pursuant to the terms of the class or is initiated by the shareholder.
■  At the time you purchase your Fund shares, the Fund’s net asset value may reflect undistributed income, undistributed capital gains, or net unrealized appreciation in value of portfolio securities held by the Fund. A subsequent distribution to you of such amounts, although constituting a return of your investment, would be taxable. This is sometimes referred to as “buying a dividend.”
■  By law, if you do not provide a Fund with your proper taxpayer identification number and certain required certifications, you may be subject to backup withholding on any distributions of income, capital gains, or proceeds from the sale of your shares. A Fund also must withhold if the IRS instructs it to do so. When withholding is required, the amount will be 28% of any distributions or proceeds paid.
■  You will not be required to include the portion of dividends paid by the Fund derived from interest on U.S. government obligations in your gross income for purposes of personal and, in some cases, corporate income taxes in many state and local tax jurisdictions. The percentage of dividends that constitutes dividends derived from interest on federal obligations will be determined annually. This percentage may differ from the actual percentage of interest received by the Fund on federal obligations for the particular days on which you hold shares.
■  An additional 3.8% Medicare tax is imposed on certain net investment income (including ordinary dividends and capital gain distributions received from a Fund and net gains from redemptions or other taxable dispositions of Fund shares) of U.S. individuals, estates and trusts to the extent that such person’s “modified adjusted gross income” (in the case of an individual) or “adjusted gross income” (in the case of an estate or trust) exceeds a threshold amount. This Medicare tax, if applicable, is reported by you on, and paid with, your federal income tax return.
■  Fund distributions and gains from sale or exchange of your Fund shares generally are subject to state and local income taxes.
■  If a Fund qualifies to pass through to you the tax benefits from foreign taxes it pays on its investments, and elects to do so, then any foreign taxes it pays on these investments may be passed through to you as a foreign tax credit. You will then be required to include your pro-rata share of these taxes in gross income, even though not actually received by you, and will be entitled either to deduct your share of these taxes in computing your taxable income, or to claim a foreign tax credit for these taxes against your U.S. federal income tax.
■  Foreign investors should be aware that U.S. withholding, special certification requirements to avoid U.S. backup withholding and claim any treaty benefits, and estate taxes may apply to an investment in a Fund.
■  Under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), a Fund will be required to withhold a 30% tax on the following payments or distributions made by the Fund: (a) income dividends, and (b) after December 31, 2016, certain capital gain distributions, and (c) after December 31, 2018, the proceeds arising from the sale of Fund shares, to certain foreign entities, referred to as foreign financial institutions or non-financial foreign
  entities, that fail to comply (or be deemed compliant) with extensive new reporting and withholding requirements designed to inform the U.S. Department of the Treasury of U.S.-owned foreign investment accounts. A Fund may disclose the information that it receives from its shareholders to the IRS, non-U.S. taxing authorities or other parties as necessary to comply with FATCA. Withholding also may be required if a foreign entity that is a shareholder of a Fund fails to provide the Fund with appropriate certifications or other documentation concerning its status under FATCA.
■  If a Fund invests in an underlying fund taxed as a regulated investment company, please see any relevant section below for more information regarding the Fund’s investment in such underlying fund.
The above discussion concerning the taxability of Fund dividends and distributions and of redemptions and exchanges of Fund shares is inapplicable to investors that generally are exempt from federal income tax, such as Retirement and Benefit Plans.
Tax-Exempt and Municipal Funds
■  You will not be required to include the “exempt-interest” portion of dividends paid by the Fund in either your gross income for federal income tax purposes or your net investment income subject to the additional 3.8% Medicare tax. You will be required to report the receipt of exempt-interest dividends and other tax-exempt interest on your federal income tax returns. The percentage of dividends that constitutes exempt-interest dividends will be determined annually. This percentage may differ from the actual percentage of exempt interest received by the Fund for the particular days in which you hold shares.
■  A Fund may invest in municipal securities the interest on which constitutes an item of tax preference and could give rise to a federal alternative minimum tax liability for you, unless such municipal securities were issued in 2009 or 2010.
■  Exempt-interest dividends from interest earned on municipal securities of a state, or its political subdivisions, generally are exempt from that state’s personal income tax. Most states, however, do not grant tax-free treatment to interest from municipal securities of other states.
■  A Fund may invest a portion of its assets in securities that pay income that is not tax-exempt. To the extent that dividends paid by a Fund are derived from taxable investments or realized capital gains, they will be taxable as ordinary income or long-term capital gains.
■  A Fund may distribute to you any market discount and net short-term capital gains from the sale of its portfolio securities. If you are a taxable investor, Fund distributions from this income are taxable to you as ordinary income, and generally will neither qualify for the dividends received deduction in the case of corporate shareholders nor as qualified dividend income subject to reduced rates of taxation in the case of noncorporate shareholders.
■  Exempt-interest dividends from a Fund are taken into account when determining the taxable portion of your social security or railroad retirement benefits, may be subject to state and local income taxes, may affect the deductibility of interest on certain indebtedness, and may have other collateral federal income tax consequences for you.
■  There are risks that: (a) a security issued as tax-exempt may be reclassified by the IRS or a state tax authority as taxable and/or (b) future legislative, administrative or court actions could adversely impact the qualification of income from a tax-exempt security as tax-free. Such reclassifications or actions could cause interest from a security to become taxable, possibly retroactively, subjecting you to increased tax liability. In addition, such reclassifications or actions could cause the value of a security, and therefore, the value of the Fund’s shares, to decline.
Money Market Funds
■  A Fund does not anticipate realizing any long-term capital gains.
■  Because a Fund expects to maintain a stable net asset value of $1.00 per share, investors should not have any gain or loss on sale or exchange of Fund shares.
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Real Estate Funds
■  Because of “noncash” expenses such as property depreciation, the cash flow of a REIT that owns properties will exceed its taxable income. The REIT, and in turn a Fund, may distribute this excess cash to shareholders. Such a distribution is classified as a return of capital. Return of capital distributions generally are not taxable to you. Your cost basis in your Fund shares will be decreased by the amount of any return of capital. Any return of capital distributions in excess of your cost basis will be treated as capital gains.
■  Dividends paid to shareholders from the Funds’ investments in U.S. REITs generally will not qualify for taxation at long-term capital gain rates applicable to qualified dividend income.
■  The Fund may derive “excess inclusion income” from certain equity interests in mortgage pooling vehicles either directly or through an investment in a U.S. REIT. Please see the SAI for a discussion of the risks and special tax consequences to shareholders in the event the Fund realizes excess inclusion income in excess of certain threshold amounts.
■  The Fund’s foreign shareholders should see the SAI for a discussion of the risks and special tax consequences to them from a sale of a U.S. real property interest by a REIT in which the Fund invests.
Invesco Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund, Invesco Balanced-Risk Commodity Strategy Fund, Invesco Global Markets Strategy Fund and Invesco Global Targeted Returns Fund
■  The Funds’ strategies of investing through its Subsidiary in derivatives and other financially linked instruments whose performance is expected to correspond to the commodity markets may cause the Funds to recognize more ordinary income and short-term capital gains taxable as ordinary income than would be the case if the Funds invested directly in commodities.
■  The Funds must meet certain requirements under the Code for favorable tax treatment as a regulated investment company, including asset diversification and income requirements. The Funds intend to treat the income each derives from commodity-linked notes and their respective Subsidiary as qualifying income. If, contrary to a number of private letter rulings (PLRs) issued by the IRS (upon which only the fund that received the PLR can rely), the IRS were to determine such income is non qualifying, a Fund might fail to satisfy the income requirement. In lieu of disqualification, the Funds are permitted to pay a tax for certain failures to satisfy the asset diversification or income requirements, which, in general, are limited to those due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect. The Funds intend to limit their investments in their respective Subsidiary to no more than 25% of the value of each Fund’s total assets in order to satisfy the asset diversification requirement.
■  The Invesco Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund and the Invesco Balanced-Risk Commodity Strategy Fund each have received a PLR from the IRS holding that income from a form of commodity-linked note is qualifying income. The Invesco Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund also has received a PLR from the IRS confirming that income derived by the Fund from its Subsidiary is qualifying income. The Invesco Balanced-Risk Commodity Strategy Fund has applied to the IRS for a PLR relating to its Subsidiary. However, the IRS suspended issuance of any further PLRs in 2011 pending a review of its position.
Invesco Emerging Market Local Currency Debt Fund, Invesco International Total Return Fund, Invesco Premium Income Fund, Invesco Strategic Income Fund and Invesco Unconstrained Bond Fund
■  The Fund may realize gains from the sale or other disposition of foreign currencies (including but not limited to gains from options, futures or forward contracts) derived from investing in securities or foreign currencies. The U.S. Treasury Department is authorized to issue regulations on whether the realization of such foreign currency gains is
  qualified income for the Fund. If such regulations are issued, the Fund may not qualify as a regulated investment company and/or the Fund may change its investment policy. As of the date of this prospectus, no regulations have been issued pursuant to this authorization. It is possible, however, that such regulations may be issued in the future. Additionally, the IRS has not issued any guidance on how to apply the asset diversification test to such foreign currency positions. Thus, the IRS’ determination as to how to treat such foreign currency positions for purposes of satisfying the asset diversification test might differ from that of the Fund, resulting in the Fund’s failure to qualify as a regulated investment company. In lieu of disqualification, the Fund is permitted to pay a tax for certain failures to satisfy the asset diversification or income requirements, which, in general, are limited to those due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect.
■  The Fund’s transactions in foreign currencies may give rise to ordinary income or loss to the extent such income or loss results from fluctuations in the value of the foreign currency concerned. This treatment could increase or decrease the Fund's ordinary income distributions to you, and may cause some or all of the Fund's previously distributed income to be classified as a return of capital. Return of capital distributions generally are not taxable to you. Your cost basis in your Fund shares will be decreased by the amount of any return of capital. Any return of capital distributions in excess of your cost basis will be treated as capital gains.
Invesco Global Infrastructure Fund
■  Some amounts received by the Fund from its investments in MLPs likely will be treated as returns of capital because of accelerated deductions available with respect to the activities of such MLPs. The receipt of returns of capital from the MLPs could increase or decrease the Fund’s ordinary income distributions to you, and may cause some or all of the Fund’s distributed income to be classified as a return of capital. Return of capital distributions generally are not taxable to you. Your cost basis in your Fund shares will be decreased by the amount of any return of capital. Any return of capital distributions in excess of your cost basis will be treated as capital gains.
This discussion of “Taxes” is for general information only and not tax advice. All investors should consult their own tax advisers as to the federal, state, local and foreign tax provisions applicable to them.
Taxes (applicable to Invesco MLP Fund only)
Although the Code generally provides that a regulated investment company (“RIC”) does not pay an entity-level income tax, provided that it distributes all or substantially all of its income, the Fund is not and does not anticipate becoming eligible to elect to be treated as a RIC because most or substantially all of the Fund’s investments will consist of investments in MLP securities. The RIC tax rules therefore have no application to the Fund or to its shareholders. As a result, the Fund is treated as a regular corporation, or “C” corporation, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and generally is subject to U.S. federal income tax on its taxable income at the graduated rates applicable to corporations (currently at a maximum rate of 35%). In addition, as a regular corporation, the Fund will be subject to state and local taxes by reason of its tax status and its investments in MLPs. Therefore, the Fund may have federal, multiple state, and local tax, which would reduce the Fund’s cash available to make distributions to shareholders. An estimate for federal, states, and local taxes liabilities will reduce the fund’s net asset value. The Fund may be subject to a 20% federal alternative minimum tax on its alternative minimum taxable income to the extent that the alternative minimum tax exceeds the Fund’s regular federal income tax liability. The extent to which the Fund is required to pay U.S. federal, state or local corporate income, franchise, alternative minimum or other corporate taxes could materially reduce the Fund’s cash available to make distributions to shareholders. In addition, investors in taxable accounts should be aware of the following basic tax points as supplemented below where relevant:
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■  The Fund intends to invest a significant portion of its assets in MLPs, which are generally treated as partnerships for U.S. federal income tax purposes. To the extent that the Fund invests in equity securities of an MLP, the Fund will be a partner in such MLP. Accordingly, the Fund will be required to take into account the Fund’s allocable share of the income, gains, losses, deductions, and credits recognized by each such MLP, regardless of whether the MLP distributes cash to the Fund. MLP distributions to partners, such as the Fund, are not taxable unless the cash amount (or in certain cases, the fair market value of marketable securities) distributed exceeds the Fund’s basis in its MLP interest. The Fund expects that the cash distributions it will receive with respect to its investments in equity securities of MLPs will exceed the net taxable income allocated to the Fund from such MLPs because of tax deductions such as depreciation, amortization and depletion that will be allocated to the Fund from the MLPs. No assurance, however, can be given in this regard. If this expectation is not realized, the Fund will have a larger corporate income tax expense than expected, which will result in less cash available for distribution to shareholders.
■  The Fund will recognize gain or loss on the sale, exchange or other taxable disposition of its portfolio assets, including equity securities of MLPs, equal to the difference between the amount realized by the Fund on the sale, exchange or other taxable disposition and the Fund’s adjusted tax basis in such assets. Any such gain will be subject to U.S. federal income tax at the regular graduated corporate rates (currently at a maximum rate of 35%), regardless of how long the Fund has held such assets since preferential capital gain rates do not apply to regular corporations such as the Fund. The amount realized by the Fund in any case generally will be the amount paid by the purchaser of the assets plus, in the case of MLP equity securities, the Fund’s allocable share, if any, of the MLP’s debt that will be allocated to the purchaser as a result of the sale, exchange or other taxable disposition. The Fund’s tax basis in its equity securities in an MLP generally is equal to the amount the Fund paid for the equity securities, (x) increased by the Fund’s allocable share of the MLP’s net taxable income and certain MLP debt, if any, and (y) decreased by the Fund’s allocable share of the MLP’s net losses and any distributions received by the Fund from the MLP. Although any distribution by an MLP to the Fund in excess of the Fund’s allocable share of such MLP’s net taxable income may create a temporary economic benefit to the Fund, net of a deferred tax liability, such distribution will decrease the Fund’s tax basis in its MLP investment and will therefore increase the amount of gain (or decrease the amount of loss) that will be recognized on the sale of an equity security in the MLP by the Fund. To the extent that the Fund has a net capital loss in any year, the net capital loss can be carried back three taxable years and forward five taxable years to reduce the Fund’s capital gains in such years. In the event a capital loss carryover cannot be utilized in the carryover periods, the Fund’s federal income tax liability may be higher than expected, which will result in less cash available to distribute to shareholders.
■  The Fund’s allocable share of certain percentage depletion deductions and intangible drilling costs of the MLPs in which the Fund invests may be treated as items of tax preference for purposes of calculating the Fund’s alternative minimum taxable income. Such items may increase the Fund’s alternative minimum taxable income and increase the likelihood that the Fund may be subject to the alternative minimum tax.
■  Distributions by the Fund of cash or property in respect of the shares (other than certain distributions in redemption of shares) will be treated as dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes to the extent paid from the Fund’s current or accumulated earnings and profits (as determined under U.S. federal income tax principles). Generally, the Fund’s earnings and profits are computed based upon the Fund’s taxable income (loss), with certain specified adjustments. Any such dividend likely will be eligible for the dividends received deduction if received by an otherwise qualifying
  corporate U.S. shareholder that meets certain holding period and other requirements for the dividends received deduction. Dividends paid by the Fund to certain non-corporate U.S. shareholders (including individuals), generally are eligible for U.S. federal income taxation at the rates generally applicable to long-term capital gains for individuals provided that the U.S. shareholder receiving the dividend satisfies applicable holding period and other requirements. Otherwise, dividends paid by the Fund to non-corporate U.S. Shareholders (including individuals) will be taxable at ordinary income rates.
■  If the amount of a Fund distribution exceeds the Fund’s current and accumulated earnings and profits, such excess will be treated first as a tax- deferred return of capital to the extent of, and in reduction of, a shareholder’s tax basis in the shares, and thereafter as capital gain to the extent the shareholder held the shares as a capital asset. Any such capital gain will be long-term capital gain if such shareholder has held the applicable shares for more than one year. The portion of the distribution received by a shareholder from the Fund that is treated as a return of capital will decrease the shareholder’s tax basis in his or her Fund shares (but not below zero), which will result in an increase in the amount of gain (or decrease in the amount of loss) that will be recognized by the shareholder for tax purposes on the later sale of such Fund shares.
■  The Fund anticipates that the cash distributions it will receive with respect to its investments in equity securities of MLPs and which it will distribute to its shareholders will exceed the Fund’s current and accumulated earnings and profits. Accordingly, the Fund expects that only a part of its distributions to shareholders with respect to the shares will be treated as dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes. No assurance, however, can be given in this regard.
■  Special rules may apply to the calculation of the Fund’s earnings and profits. For example, the Fund’s earnings and profits will be calculated using the straight-line depreciation method rather than the accelerated depreciation method. This difference in treatment may, for example, result in the Fund’s earnings and profits being higher than the Fund’s taxable income or loss in a particular year if the MLPs in which the Fund invests calculate their income using accelerated depreciation. Because of these special earnings profits rules, the Fund may make distributions in a particular year out of earnings and profits (treated as dividends) in excess of the amount of the Fund’s taxable income or loss for such year, which means that a larger percentage of the Fund ’s distributions could be taxable to shareholders as ordinary income instead of tax advantaged return of capital or capital gain.
■  Shareholders that receive distributions in shares rather than in cash will be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as having (i) received a cash distribution equal to the fair market value of the shares received and (ii) reinvested such amount in shares.
■  A redemption of shares will be treated as a sale or exchange of such shares, provided the redemption is not essentially equivalent to a dividend, is a substantially disproportionate redemption, is a complete redemption of a shareholder’s entire interest in the Fund, or is in partial liquidation of such Fund. Redemptions that do not qualify for sale or exchange treatment will be treated as distributions as described above. Upon a redemption treated as a sale or exchange under these rules, a shareholder generally will recognize capital gain or loss equal to the difference between the adjusted tax basis of his or her shares and the amount received when they are sold.
■  If the Fund is required to sell portfolio securities to meet redemption requests, the Fund may recognize income and gains for U.S. federal, state and local income and other tax purposes, which may result in the imposition of corporate income or other taxes on the Fund and may increase the Fund’s current and accumulated earnings and profits, which will result in a greater portion of distributions to Fund shareholders being treated as dividends. Any long-term or short-term capital gains realized on sale or redemption of your Fund shares will be subject to federal
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  income tax. For tax purposes an exchange of your shares for shares of another Fund is the same as a sale. An exchange occurs when the purchase of shares of a Fund is made using the proceeds from a redemption of shares of another Fund and is effectuated on the same day as the redemption. Your gain or loss is calculated by subtracting from the gross proceeds your cost basis. Gross proceeds and, for shares acquired on or after January 1, 2012 and disposed of after that date, cost basis will be reported to you and the IRS. Cost basis will be calculated using the Fund’s default method of first-in, first-out (FIFO), unless you instruct the Fund to use a different calculation method. Shareholders should carefully review the cost basis information provided by a Fund and make any additional basis, holding period or other adjustments that are required when reporting these amounts on their federal income tax returns. If you hold your Fund shares through a broker (or other nominee), please contact that broker (nominee) with respect to reporting of cost basis and available elections for your account. For more information about the cost basis methods offered by Invesco, please refer to the Tax Center located under the Accounts & Services menu of our website at www.invesco.com/us.
■  The conversion of shares of one class of a Fund into shares of another class of the same Fund is not taxable for federal income tax purposes and no gain or loss will be reported on the transaction. This is true whether the conversion occurs automatically pursuant to the terms of the class or is initiated by the shareholder.
■  At the time you purchase your Fund shares, the Fund’s net asset value may reflect undistributed income or net unrealized appreciation in value of portfolio securities held by the Fund. A subsequent distribution to you of such amounts, although constituting a return of your investment, would be taxable. This is sometimes referred to as “buying a dividend.”
■  By law, if you do not provide a Fund with your proper taxpayer identification number and certain required certifications, you may be subject to backup withholding on any distributions of income, capital gains, or proceeds from the sale of your shares. A Fund also must withhold if the IRS instructs it to do so. When withholding is required, the amount will be 28% of any distributions or proceeds paid.
■  A 3.8% Medicare tax will be imposed on certain net investment income (including ordinary dividends received from a Fund and net gains from redemptions or other taxable dispositions of Fund shares) of U.S. individuals, estates and trusts to the extent that such person’s “modified adjusted gross income” (in the case of an individual) or “adjusted gross income” (in the case of an estate or trust) exceeds a threshold amount. This Medicare tax, if applicable, is reported by you on, and paid with, your federal income tax return.
■  Fund distributions and gains from sale or exchange of your Fund shares generally are subject to state and local income taxes.
■  Foreign investors should be aware that U.S. withholding, special certification requirements to avoid U.S. backup withholding and claim any treaty benefits, and estate taxes may apply to an investment in a Fund.
■  Under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), a Fund will be required to withhold a 30% tax on the following payments or distributions made by the Fund: (a) income dividends, (b) after December 31, 2016, certain capital gain distributions, and (c) after December 31, 2018, the proceeds arising from the sale of Fund shares, to certain foreign entities, referred to as foreign financial institutions or non-financial foreign entities, that fail to comply (or be deemed compliant) with extensive new reporting and withholding requirements designed to inform the U.S. Department of the Treasury of U.S.-owned foreign investment accounts. A Fund may disclose the information that it receives from its shareholders to the IRS, non-U.S. taxing authorities or other parties as necessary to comply with FATCA. Withholding also may be required if a foreign entity that is a shareholder of a Fund fails to provide the Fund with appropriate certifications or other documentation concerning its status under FATCA.
The above discussion concerning the taxability of Fund dividends and distributions and of redemptions and exchanges of Fund shares is inapplicable to investors that generally are exempt from federal income tax, such as Retirement and Benefit Plans.
This discussion of “Taxes” is for general information only and not tax advice. All investors should consult their own tax advisers as to the federal, state, local and foreign tax provisions applicable to them.
Payments to Financial Intermediaries-Class R5
Invesco Distributors, Inc. and other Invesco Affiliates may make cash payments to financial intermediaries in connection with the promotion and sale of Class R5 shares of the Funds. These cash payments may include cash payments and other payments for certain marketing and support services. Invesco Affiliates make these payments from their own resources. In the context of this prospectus, “financial intermediaries” include any broker, dealer, bank (including bank trust departments), registered investment adviser, financial planner, retirement plan administrator, insurance company and any other financial intermediary having a selling, administration or similar agreement with Invesco Affiliates.
The benefits Invesco Affiliates receive when they make these payments include, among other things, placing the Fund on the financial intermediary’s fund sales system, and access (in some cases on a preferential basis over other competitors) to individual members of the financial intermediary’s sales force or to the financial intermediary’s management. These payments are sometimes referred to as “shelf space” payments because the payments compensate the financial intermediary for including the Funds in its fund sales system (on its “sales shelf”). Invesco Affiliates compensate financial intermediaries differently depending typically on the level and/or type of considerations provided by the financial intermediary. The payments Invesco Affiliates make may be calculated based on sales of Class R5 shares of the Funds (Sales-Based Payments), in which case the total amount of such payments shall not exceed 0.10% of the public offering price of all Class R5 shares sold by the financial intermediary during the particular period. Payments may also be calculated based on the average daily net assets of the applicable Funds attributable to that particular financial intermediary (Asset-Based Payments), in which case the total amount of such cash payments shall not exceed 0.25% per annum of those assets during a defined period. Sales-Based Payments primarily create incentives to make new sales of Class R5 shares of the Funds and Asset-Based Payments primarily create incentives to retain previously sold Class R5 shares of the Funds in investor accounts. Invesco Affiliates may pay a financial intermediary either or both Sales-Based Payments and Asset-Based Payments.
Invesco Affiliates are motivated to make these payments as they promote the sale of Fund Class R5 shares and the retention of those investments by clients of financial intermediaries. To the extent the financial intermediaries sell more Class R5 shares of the Funds or retain Class R5 shares of the Funds in their clients’ accounts, Invesco Affiliates benefit from the incremental management and other fees paid to Invesco Affiliates by the Funds with respect to those assets.
The Funds’ transfer agent may make payments to certain financial intermediaries for certain administrative services, including record keeping and sub-accounting of shareholder accounts pursuant to a sub-transfer agency, omnibus account service or sub-accounting agreement. All fees payable by Invesco Affiliates under this category of services are charged back to the Funds, subject to certain limitations approved by the Board.
You can find further details in the Fund’s SAI about these payments and the services provided by financial intermediaries. In certain cases these payments could be significant to the financial intermediaries. Your financial adviser may charge you additional fees or commissions other than those disclosed in this prospectus. You can ask your financial adviser about any payments it receives from Invesco Affiliates or the Funds, as well as about fees and/or commissions it charges.
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Important Notice Regarding Delivery of Security Holder Documents
To reduce Fund expenses, only one copy of most shareholder documents may be mailed to shareholders with multiple accounts at the same address (Householding). Mailing of your shareholder documents may be householded indefinitely unless you instruct us otherwise. If you do not want the mailing of these documents to be combined with those for other members of your household, please contact the Funds’ transfer agent at 800-959-4246 or contact your financial institution. The Funds’ transfer agent will begin sending you individual copies for each account within thirty days after receiving your request.
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Obtaining Additional Information
More information may be obtained free of charge upon request. The SAI, a current version of which is on file with the SEC, contains more details about the Fund and is incorporated by reference into this prospectus (is legally a part of this prospectus). Annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders contain additional information about the Fund’s investments. The Fund’s annual report also discusses the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected the Fund’s performance during its last fiscal year. The Fund also files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the 1st and 3rd quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q.
If you have questions about an Invesco Fund or your account, or you wish to obtain a free copy of the Fund's current SAI, annual or semi-annual reports or Form N-Q, please contact us.
By Mail: Invesco Investment Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 219078,
Kansas City, MO 64121-9078
By Telephone: (800) 959-4246
On the Internet: You can send us a request by e-mail or
download prospectuses, SAIs, annual or
semi-annual reports via our Web site:
www.invesco.com/us
You can also review and obtain copies of the Fund’s SAI, annual or semi-annual reports, Forms N-Q and other information at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC; on the EDGAR database on the SEC’s Web site (http://www.sec.gov); or, after paying a duplicating fee, by sending a letter to the SEC’s Public Reference Section, Washington, DC 20549-1520 or by sending an electronic mail request to publicinfo@sec.gov. Please call the SEC at 1-202-551-8090 for information about the Public Reference Room.
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Statement of Additional Information                                                                                   December 31, 2015

 

AIM Investment Securities Funds (Invesco Investment Securities Funds )

  

This Statement of Additional Information (the SAI) relates to the portfolio (the Fund) of AIM Investment Securities Funds (Invesco Investment Securities Funds) (the Trust) listed below. The Fund offers separate classes of shares as follows:

 

FUND Class:

   A      A2      Y      R5      R6  

Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund (formerly known as Invesco Limited Maturity Treasury Fund)

     LMTAX         SHTIX         LMTYX         ALMIX         [            


 

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Statement of Additional Information                                                                                  December 31, 2015

 

AIM Investment Securities Funds (Invesco Investment Securities Funds )

This SAI is not a Prospectus, and it should be read in conjunction with the Prospectus for the Fund listed below. Portions of the Fund’s financial statements are incorporated into this SAI by reference to the Fund’s most recent Semi-Annual Report and Annual Report to shareholders. You may obtain, without charge, a copy of the Prospectus and/or Semi-Annual Report and Annual Report for the Fund from an authorized dealer or by writing to:

Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

P.O. Box 219078

Kansas City, MO 64121-9078

or by calling (800) 959-4246

or on the Internet: www.invesco.com/us

This SAI dated December 31, 2015, relates to the Class A, Class A2 and Class Y shares (collectively, the “Retail Classes”) and Class R5 and Class R6 shares of the following Prospectus:

 

Fund

   Retail Classes    Class R5    Class R6

Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund

   December 31, 2015    December 31, 2015    December 31, 2015

The Trust has established other funds which are offered by separate prospectuses and separate SAIs.


STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

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GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRUST

     1   

Fund History

     1   

Shares of Beneficial Interest

     1   

DESCRIPTION OF THE FUND AND ITS INVESTMENTS AND RISKS

     2   

Classification

     2   

Investment Strategies and Risks

     2   

Exchange-Traded Funds

     3   

Exchange-Traded Notes

     4   

Debt Investments

     4   

Other Investments

     7   

Investment Techniques

     8   

Derivatives

     14   

Fund Policies

     27   

Portfolio Turnover

     29   

Policies and Procedures for Disclosure of Fund Holdings

     29   

MANAGEMENT OF THE TRUST

     32   

Board of Trustees

     32   

Management Information

     37   

Trustee Ownership of Fund Shares

     41   

Compensation

     41   

Pre-Amendment Retirement Plan for Trustees

     41   

Amendment of Retirement Plan and Conversion to Defined Contribution Plan

     43   

Deferred Compensation Agreements

     43   

Purchase of Class A Shares of the Fund at Net Asset Value

     43   

Purchase of Class Y Shares of the Fund at Net Asset Value

     43   

Code of Ethics

     43   

Proxy Voting Policies

     44   

CONTROL PERSONS AND PRINCIPAL HOLDERS OF SECURITIES

     44   

INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND OTHER SERVICES

     44   

Investment Adviser

     44   

Investment Sub-Advisers

     46   

Portfolio Managers

     46   

Securities Lending Arrangements

     47   

Service Agreements

     47   

Other Service Providers

     47   

BROKERAGE ALLOCATION AND OTHER PRACTICES

     48   

Brokerage Transactions

     48   

Commissions

     50   

Broker Selection

     50   

Directed Brokerage (Research Services)

     52   

Affiliated Transactions

     52   

Regular Brokers

     53   

Allocation of Portfolio Transactions

     53   

Allocation of Initial Public Offering (IPO) Transactions

     53   

PURCHASE, REDEMPTION AND PRICING OF SHARES

     53   

DIVIDENDS, DISTRIBUTIONS AND TAX MATTERS

     54   

Dividends and Distributions

     54   

Tax Matters

     54   

 

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DISTRIBUTION OF SECURITIES

     70   

Distributor

     70   

Distribution Plans

     71   

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

     77   
APPENDICES:   

RATINGS OF DEBT SECURITIES

     A-1   

PERSONS TO WHOM INVESCO PROVIDES NON-PUBLIC PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS ON AN ONGOING BASIS

     B-1   

TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS

     C-1   

TRUSTEE COMPENSATION TABLE

     D-1   

PROXY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

     E-1   

CONTROL PERSONS AND PRINCIPAL HOLDERS OF SECURITIES

     F-1   

MANAGEMENT FEES

     G-1   

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS

     H-1   

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FEES

     I-1   

BROKERAGE COMMISSIONS AND COMMISSIONS ON AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS

     J-1   

DIRECTED BROKERAGE (RESEARCH SERVICES) AND PURCHASES OF SECURITIES OF REGULAR BROKERS OR DEALERS

     K-1   

PURCHASE, REDEMPTION AND PRICING OF SHARES

     L-1   

TOTAL SALES CHARGES

     M-1   

AMOUNTS PAID TO INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC. PURSUANT TO DISTRIBUTION PLANS

     N-1   

ALLOCATION OF ACTUAL FEES PAID PURSUANT TO DISTRIBUTION PLANS

     O-1   

 

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GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRUST

Fund History

AIM Investment Securities Fund (Invesco Investment Securities Funds) (the Trust) is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end series management investment company. The Trust was originally organized as a Maryland corporation on November 14, 1988 and the Fund was reorganized on October 15, 1993 as a series portfolio of the Trust. Under the Trust’s Agreement and Declaration of Trust, as amended (the Trust Agreement), the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the Board) is authorized to create new series of shares without the necessity of a vote of shareholders of the Trust.

Prior to April 30, 2010, the Trust was known as AIM Investment Securities Funds and the Fund was known as AIM Limited Maturity Treasury Fund.

Prior to December 31, 2015,the Fund was known as Invesco Limited Maturity Treasury Fund.

Shares of Beneficial Interest

Shares of beneficial interest of the Trust are redeemable at their net asset value at the option of the shareholder or at the option of the Trust in certain circumstances, subject in certain circumstances to a contingent deferred sales charge.

The Trust allocates moneys and other property it receives from the issue or sale of shares of each of its series of shares, and all income, earnings and profits from such issuance and sales, subject only to the rights of creditors, to the appropriate Fund. These assets constitute the underlying assets of the Fund, are segregated on the Trust’s books of account, and are charged with the expenses of the Fund and its respective classes. The Trust allocates any general expenses of the Trust not readily identifiable as belonging to a particular Fund subject to oversight by the Board, primarily on the basis of relative net assets, or other relevant factors.

Each share of the Fund represents an equal proportionate interest in the Fund with each other share and is entitled to such dividends and distributions out of the income belonging to the Fund as are declared by the Board.

Each class of shares represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Differing sales charges and expenses will result in differing net asset values and dividends and distributions. Upon any liquidation of the Trust, shareholders of each class are entitled to share pro rata in the net assets belonging to the applicable Fund allocable to such class available for distribution after satisfaction of outstanding liabilities of the Fund allocable to such class.

The Trust is not required to hold annual or regular meetings of shareholders. Meetings of shareholders of the Fund or a class will be held from time to time to consider matters requiring a vote of such shareholders in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act, state law or the provisions of the Trust Agreement. It is not expected that shareholder meetings will be held annually.

Each share of the Fund generally has the same voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights; however, each class of shares of the Fund is subject to different sales loads, conversion features, exchange privileges and class-specific expenses. Only shareholders of a specific class may vote on matters relating to that class’s distribution plan.

Except as specifically noted above, shareholders of the Fund are entitled to one vote per share (with proportionate voting for fractional shares), irrespective of the relative net asset value of the shares of the Fund. However, on matters affecting an individual Fund or class of shares, a separate vote of shareholders of that Fund or class is required. Shareholders of the Fund or class are not entitled to vote

 

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on any matter which does not affect that Fund or class but that requires a separate vote of another Fund or class. An example of a matter that would be voted on separately by shareholders of the Fund is the approval of the advisory agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the Adviser or Invesco). When issued, shares of the Fund are fully paid and nonassessable, have no preemptive or subscription rights, and are freely transferable. Other than the automatic conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares, there are no automatic conversion rights, but the Fund may offer voluntary rights to convert between certain share classes, as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Shares do not have cumulative voting rights, which means that when shareholders elect trustees, holders of more than 50% of the shares voting for the election of trustees can elect all of the trustees of the Trust, and the holders of fewer than 50% of the shares voting for the election of trustees will not be able to elect any trustees.

Under Delaware law, shareholders of a Delaware statutory trust shall be entitled to the same limitation of personal liability extended to shareholders of private for-profit corporations organized under Delaware law. There is a remote possibility, however, that shareholders could, under certain circumstances, be held liable for the obligations of the Trust to the extent the courts of another state, which does not recognize such limited liability, were to apply the laws of such state to a controversy involving such obligations. The Trust Agreement disclaims shareholder liability for acts or obligations of the Trust and requires that notice of such disclaimer be given in each agreement, obligation or instrument entered into or executed by the Trust or the trustees to all parties. The Trust Agreement provides for indemnification out of the property of the Fund for all losses and expenses of any shareholder of the Fund held liable on account of being or having been a shareholder. Thus, the risk of a shareholder incurring financial loss due to shareholder liability is limited to circumstances in which the Fund is unable to meet its obligations and the complaining party is not held to be bound by the disclaimer.

The trustees and officers of the Trust will not be liable for any act, omission or obligation of the Trust or any trustee or officer; however, a trustee or officer is not protected against any liability to the Trust or to the shareholders to which a trustee or officer would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence, or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of his or her office with the Trust (Disabling Conduct). The Trust’s Bylaws generally provide for indemnification by the Trust of the trustees, officers and employees or agents of the Trust, provided that such persons have not engaged in Disabling Conduct. Indemnification does not extend to judgments or amounts paid in settlement in any actions by or in the right of the Trust. The Trust Agreement also authorizes the purchase of liability insurance on behalf of trustees and officers. The Trust’s Bylaws provide for the advancement of payments of expenses to current and former trustees, officers and employees or agents of the Trust, or anyone serving at their request, in connection with the preparation and presentation of a defense to any claim, action, suit or proceeding, for which such person would be entitled to indemnification; provided that any advancement of expenses would be reimbursed unless it is ultimately determined that such person is entitled to indemnification for such expenses.

Share Certificates . Shareholders of the Fund do not have the right to demand or require the Trust to issue share certificates and share certificates are not issued.

DESCRIPTION OF THE FUND AND ITS INVESTMENTS AND RISKS

Classification

The Trust is an open-end management investment company. The Fund is “diversified” for purposes of the 1940 Act.

Investment Strategies and Risks

Set forth below are detailed descriptions of the various types of securities and investment techniques that Invesco and/or the Sub-Advisers (as defined herein) may use in managing the Fund, as well as the risks associated with those types of securities and investment techniques. The descriptions of

 

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the types of securities and investment techniques below supplement the discussion of principal investment strategies and risks contained in the Fund’s prospectus. Where a particular type of security or investment technique is not discussed in the Fund’s prospectus, that security or investment technique is not a principal investment strategy.

Unless otherwise indicated, the Fund may invest in all of the following types of investments however, the Fund may not invest in all of the types of securities or use all of the investment techniques described below, and the Fund might not invest in all of these types of securities or use all of these techniques at any one time. Invesco and/or the Sub-Advisers may invest in other types of securities and may use other investment techniques in managing the Fund, as well as securities and techniques not described. The Fund’s transactions in a particular type of security or use of a particular technique is subject to limitations imposed by the Fund’s investment objective(s), policies and restrictions described in the Fund’s prospectus and/or this SAI, as well as the U.S. federal securities laws.

Any percentage limitations relating to the composition of the Fund’s portfolio identified in the Fund’s prospectus or this SAI apply at the time the Fund acquires an investment. Subsequent changes that result from market fluctuations generally will not require the Fund to sell any portfolio security. However, the Fund may be required to sell its illiquid securities holdings, or reduce its borrowings, if any, in response to fluctuations in the value of such holdings.

The Fund’s investment objective, policies, strategies and practices described below are non-fundamental and may be changed without approval of the holders of the Fund’s voting securities, unless otherwise indicated.

Exchange-Traded Funds

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). The Fund may purchase shares of ETFs. Most ETFs are registered under the 1940 Act as investment companies, although others may not be registered as investment companies and are registered as commodities. Therefore, the Fund’s purchase of shares of an ETF may be subject to the restrictions on investments in other investment companies discussed under “Other Investment Companies.” ETFs have management fees, which increase their cost. The Fund may invest in ETFs advised by Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC (PowerShares). Invesco, the Sub-Advisers and PowerShares are affiliates of each other as they are all indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of Invesco Ltd.

Generally, ETFs hold portfolios of securities, commodities and/or currencies that are designed to replicate, as closely as possible before expenses, the price and/or yield of (i) a specified market or other index, (ii) a basket of securities, commodities or currencies, or (iii) a particular commodity or currency. The performance results of ETFs will not replicate exactly the performance of the pertinent index, basket, commodity or currency due to transaction and other expenses, including fees to service providers, borne by ETFs. Furthermore, there can be no assurance that the portfolio of securities, commodities and/or currencies purchased by an ETF will replicate a particular index or basket or price of a commodity or currency. Some ETFs are actively managed and instead of replicating, they see to outperform a particular index or basket or price of a commodity or currency. ETF shares are sold to and redeemed by Authorized Participants at net asset value only in large blocks called creation units and redemption units, respectively. ETF shares also may be purchased and sold by all other investors in secondary market trading on national securities exchanges, which allows investors to purchase and sell ETF shares at their market price throughout the day.

Investments in ETFs generally present the same primary risks as an investment in a conventional mutual fund that has the same investment objective, strategy and policies. Investments in ETFs further involve the same risks associated with a direct investment in the commodity or currency, or in the types of securities, commodities and/or currencies included in the indices or baskets the ETFs are designed to replicate. In addition, shares of an ETF may trade at a market price that is higher or lower than their net asset value and an active trading market in such shares may not develop or continue. Moreover, trading

 

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of an ETF’s shares may be halted if the listing exchange’s officials deem such action to be appropriate, the shares are de-listed from the exchange, or the activation of market-wide “circuit breakers” (which are tied to large decreases in stock prices) halts stock trading generally.

Exchange-Traded Notes

Exchange-Traded Notes (ETNs). ETNs are senior, unsecured, unsubordinated debt securities whose returns are linked to the performance of a particular market benchmark or strategy, minus applicable fees. ETNs are traded on an exchange (e.g., the New York Stock Exchange) during normal trading hours; however, investors can also hold the ETN until maturity. At maturity, the issuer pays to the investor a cash amount equal to the principal amount, subject to the day’s market benchmark or strategy factor. ETNs do not make periodic coupon payments or provide principal protection. ETNs are subject to credit risk, including the credit risk of the issuer, and the value of the ETN may drop due to a downgrade in the issuer’s credit rating, despite the underlying market benchmark or strategy remaining unchanged. The value of an ETN may also be influenced by time to maturity, level of supply and demand for the ETN, volatility and lack of liquidity in underlying assets, changes in the applicable interest rates, changes in the issuer’s credit rating, and economic, legal, political, or geographic events that affect the referenced underlying asset. When the Fund invests in ETNs it will bear its proportionate share of any fees and expenses borne by the ETN. A decision by the Fund to sell ETN holdings may be limited by the availability of a secondary market. In addition, although an ETN may be listed on an exchange, the issuer may not be required to maintain the listing, and there can be no assurance that a secondary market will exist for an ETN.

ETNs are also subject to tax risk. No assurance can be given that the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will accept, or a court will uphold, how the Fund characterizes and treats ETNs for tax purposes. Further, the IRS and Congress are considering proposals that would change the timing and character of income and gains from ETNs.

An ETN that is tied to a specific market benchmark or strategy may not be able to replicate and maintain exactly the composition and relative weighting of securities, commodities or other components in the applicable market benchmark or strategy. Some ETNs that use leverage can, at times, be relatively illiquid, and thus they may be difficult to purchase or sell at a fair price. Leveraged ETNs are subject to the same risk as other instruments that use leverage in any form.

The market value of ETNs may differ from their market benchmark or strategy. This difference in price may be due to the fact that the supply and demand in the market for ETNs at any point in time is not always identical to the supply and demand in the market for the securities, commodities or other components underlying the market benchmark or strategy that the ETN seeks to track. As a result, there may be times when an ETN trades at a premium or discount to its market benchmark or strategy.

Debt Investments

U.S. Government Obligations. U.S. Government obligations include obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies and instrumentalities, including bills, notes and bonds issued by the U.S. Treasury, as well as “stripped” or “zero coupon” U.S. Treasury obligations.

U.S. Government Obligations may be (i) supported by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Treasury, (ii) supported by the right of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury, (iii) supported by the discretionary authority of the U.S. Government to purchase the agency’s obligations, or (iv) supported only by the credit of the instrumentality. There is a risk that the U.S. Government may choose not to provide financial support to U.S. Government-sponsored agencies or instrumentalities if it is not legally obligated to do so. In that case, if the issuer were to default, a Fund holding securities of such issuer might not be able to recover its investment from the U.S. Government. For example, while the U.S. Government has recently provided financial support to Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC), no assurance can be given that the U.S.

 

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Government will always do so, since the U.S. Government is not so obligated by law. There also is no guarantee that the government would support Federal Home Loan Banks. Accordingly, securities of FNMA, FHLMC and Federal Home Loan Banks, and other agencies, may involve a risk of non-payment of principal and interest. Any downgrade of the credit rating of the securities issued by the U.S. government may result in a downgrade of securities issued by its agencies or instrumentalities, including government-sponsored entities.

Inflation-Indexed Bonds. Inflation-Indexed bonds are fixed securities whose principal value is periodically adjusted according to the rate of inflation. Two structures are common, The U.S. Treasury and some other issuers use a structure that accrues inflation into the principal value of the bond. Most other issuers pay out the Consumer Price Index (CPI) accruals as part of a semiannual coupon.

Temporary Investments. The Fund may invest a portion of its assets in affiliated money market funds or in the types of money market instruments in which those Funds would invest or other short-term U.S. government securities for cash management purposes. The Fund may invest up to 100% of its assets in investments that may be inconsistent with the Fund’s principal investment strategies for temporary defensive purposes in anticipation of or in response to adverse market, economic, political or other conditions, or atypical circumstances such as unusually large cash inflows or redemptions. As a result, the Fund may not achieve its investment objective.

Collateralized Debt Obligations (CDOs). The Fund may invest in CDOs. A CDO is a security backed by a pool of bonds, loans and other debt obligations. CDOs are not limited to investing in one type of debt and accordingly, a CDO may own corporate bonds, commercial loans, asset-backed securities, residential mortgage-backed securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities, and emerging market debt. The CDO’s securities are typically divided into several classes, or bond tranches, that have differing levels of investment grade or credit tolerances. Most CDO issues are structured in a way that enables the senior bond classes and mezzanine classes to receive investment-grade credit ratings. Credit risk is shifted to the most junior class of securities. If any defaults occur in the assets backing a CDO, the senior bond classes are first in line to receive principal and interest payments, followed by the mezzanine classes and finally by the lowest rated (or non-rated) class, which is known as the equity tranche. Similar in structure to a collateralized mortgage obligation (described above) CDOs are unique in that they represent different types of debt and credit risk.

Credit Linked Notes (CLNs) . A credit-linked note (CLN) is a security structured and issued by an issuer, which may be a bank, broker or special purpose vehicle. If a CLN is issued by a special purpose vehicle, the special purpose vehicle will typically be collateralized by AAA-rated securities, but some CLNs are not collateralized. The performance and payment of principal and interest is tied to that of a reference obligation which may be a particular security, basket of securities, credit default swap, basket of credit default swaps, or index. The reference obligation may be denominated in foreign currency. Risks of CLN’s include those risks associated with the underlying reference obligation including but not limited to market risk, interest rate risk, credit risk, default risk and foreign currency risk. In the case of a CLN created with credit default swaps, the structure will be “funded” such that the par amount of the security will represent the maximum loss that could be incurred on the investment and no leverage is introduced. An investor in a CLN also bears counterparty risk or the risk that the issuer of the CLN will default or become bankrupt and not make timely payment of principal and interest of the structured security. Should the issuer default or declare bankruptcy, the credit linked note holder may not receive any compensation. In return for these risks, the credit linked note holder receives a higher yield. As with most derivative instruments, valuation of a CLN may be difficult due to the complexity of the security.

Bank Instruments. Bank instruments are unsecured interest bearing bank deposits. Bank instruments include, but are not limited to, certificates of deposit, time deposits, and banker’s acceptances from U.S. or foreign banks as well as Eurodollar certificates of deposit (Eurodollar CDs) and Eurodollar time deposits of foreign branches of domestic banks. Some certificates of deposit are negotiable interest-bearing instruments with a specific maturity issued by banks and savings and loan institutions in

 

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exchange for the deposit of funds, and can typically be traded in the secondary market prior to maturity. Other certificates of deposit, like time deposits, are non-negotiable receipts issued by a bank in exchange for the deposit of funds which earns a specified rate of interest over a definite period of time; however, it cannot be traded in the secondary market. A bankers’ acceptance is a bill of exchange or time draft drawn on and accepted by a commercial bank.

An investment in Eurodollar CDs or Eurodollar time deposits may involve some of the same risks that are described for Foreign Securities.

Commercial Instruments. The Fund may invest in commercial instruments, including commercial paper, master notes and other short-term corporate instruments, that are denominated in U.S. dollars or foreign currencies.

Commercial instruments are a type of instrument issued by large banks and corporations to raise money to meet their short term debt obligations, and are only backed by the issuing bank or corporation’s promise to pay the face amount on the maturity date specified on the note. Commercial paper consists of short-term promissory notes issued by corporations. Commercial paper may be traded in the secondary market after its issuance. Master notes are demand notes that permit the investment of fluctuating amounts of money at varying rates of interest pursuant to arrangements with issuers who meet the credit quality criteria of the Fund. The interest rate on a master note may fluctuate based on changes in specified interest rates or may be reset periodically according to a prescribed formula or may be a set rate. Although there is no secondary market in master demand notes, if such notes have a demand feature, the payee may demand payment of the principal amount of the note upon relatively short notice. Master notes are generally illiquid and therefore subject to the Fund’s percentage limitations for investments in illiquid securities. Commercial instruments may not be registered with the SEC.

Structured Notes and Indexed Securities. Structured notes are derivative debt instruments, the interest rate or principal of which is linked to currencies, interest rates, commodities, indices or other financial indicators (reference instruments). Indexed securities may include structured notes and other securities wherein the interest rate or principal are determined by a reference instrument.

Most structured notes and indexed securities are fixed income securities that have maturities of three years or less. The interest rate or the principal amount payable at maturity of an indexed security may vary based on changes in one or more specified reference instruments, such as a floating interest rate compared with a fixed interest rate. The reference instrument need not be related to the terms of the indexed security. Structured notes and indexed securities may be positively or negatively indexed (i.e., their principal value or interest rates may increase or decrease if the underlying reference instrument appreciates), and may have return characteristics similar to direct investments in the underlying reference instrument or to one or more options on the underlying reference instrument.

Structured notes and indexed securities may entail a greater degree of market risk than other types of debt securities because the investor bears the risk of the reference instrument. Structured notes or indexed securities also may be more volatile, less liquid, and more difficult to accurately price than less complex securities and instruments or more traditional debt securities. In addition to the credit risk of the structured note or indexed security’s issuer and the normal risks of price changes in response to changes in interest rates, the principal amount of structured notes or indexed securities may decrease as a result of changes in the value of the underlying reference instruments. Further, in the case of certain structured notes or indexed securities in which the interest rate, or exchange rate in the case of currency, is linked to a referenced instrument, the rate may be increased or decreased or the terms may provide that, under certain circumstances, the principal amount payable on maturity may be reduced to zero resulting in a loss to the Fund.

 

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Other Investments

Other Investment Companies. Unless otherwise indicated in this SAI or the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund may purchase shares of other investment companies, including ETFs. For the Fund, the 1940 Act imposes the following restrictions on investments in other investment companies: (i) the Fund may not purchase more than 3% of the total outstanding voting stock of another investment company; (ii) the Fund may not invest more than 5% of its total assets in securities issued by another investment company; and (iii) the Fund may not invest more than 10% of its total assets in securities issued by other investment companies. The 1940 Act and related rules provide certain exemptions from these restrictions. For example, under certain conditions, the Fund may acquire an unlimited amount of shares of mutual funds that are part of the same group of investment companies as the acquiring fund. In addition, these restrictions do not apply to investments by the Fund in investment companies that are money market funds, including money market funds that have Invesco or an affiliate of Invesco as an investment adviser (the Affiliated Money Market Funds).

When the Fund purchases shares of another investment company, including an Affiliated Money Market Fund, the Fund will indirectly bear its proportionate share of the advisory fees and other operating expenses of such investment company and will be subject to the risks associated with the portfolio investments of the underlying investment company.

Limited Partnerships. A limited partnership interest entitles the Fund to participate in the investment return of the partnership’s assets as defined by the agreement among the partners. As a limited partner, the Fund generally is not permitted to participate in the management of the partnership. However, unlike a general partner whose liability is not limited, a limited partner’s liability generally is limited to the amount of its commitment to the partnership.

Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs). Operating earnings flow directly to the unitholders of MLPs in the form of cash distributions. Although the characteristics of MLPs closely resemble a traditional limited partnership, a major difference is that MLPs may trade on a public exchange or in the OTC market. The ability to trade on a public exchange or in the OTC market provides a certain amount of liquidity not found in many limited partnership investments. Operating earnings flow directly to the unitholders of MLPs in the form of cash distributions.

The risks of investing in an MLP are similar to those of investing in a partnership and include less restrictive governance and regulation, and therefore less protection for the MLP investor, than investors in a corporation. Additional risks include those risks traditionally associated with investing in the particular industry or industries in which the MLP invests.

Private Investments in Public Equity. Private investments in public equity (PIPES) are equity securities in a private placement that are issued by issuers who have outstanding, publicly-traded equity securities of the same class Shares in PIPES generally are not registered with the SEC until after a certain time period from the date the private sale is completed. This restricted period can last many months. Until the public registration process is completed, PIPES are restricted as to resale and the Fund cannot freely trade the securities. Generally, such restrictions cause the PIPES to be illiquid during this time. PIPES may contain provisions that the issuer will pay specified financial penalties to the holder if the issuer does not publicly register the restricted equity securities within a specified period of time, but there is no assurance that the restricted equity securities will be publicly registered, or that the registration will remain in effect.

Premium Securities. Premium securities are securities bearing coupon rates higher than the then prevailing market rates.

Premium securities are typically purchased at a “premium,” in other words, at a price greater than the principal amount payable on maturity. The Fund will not amortize the premium paid for such securities in calculating its net investment income. As a result, in such cases the purchase of premium securities provides the Fund a higher level of investment income distributable to shareholders on a current basis than if the Fund purchased securities bearing current market rates of interest. However, the

 

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yield on these securities would remain at the current market rate. If securities purchased by the Fund at a premium are called or sold prior to maturity, the Fund will realize a loss to the extent the call or sale price is less than the purchase price. Additionally, the Fund will realize a loss of principal if it holds such securities to maturity.

Stripped Income Securities. Stripped Income Securities are obligations representing an interest in all or a portion of the income or principal components of an underlying or related security, a pool of securities, or other assets. Stripped income securities may be partially stripped so that each class receives some interest and some principal. However, they may be completely stripped, where one class will receive all of the interest (the interest only class or the IO class), while the other class will receive all of the principal (the principal-only class or the PO class).

The market values of stripped income securities tend to be more volatile in response to changes in interest rates than are conventional income securities. In the case of mortgage-backed stripped income securities, the yields to maturity of IOs and POs may be very sensitive to principal repayments (including prepayments) on the underlying mortgages resulting in the Fund being unable to recoup its initial investment or resulting in a less than anticipated yield. The market for stripped income securities may be limited, making it difficult for the Fund to dispose of its holding at an acceptable price.

Investment Techniques

Forward Commitments, When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Securities. Forward commitments, when-issued or delayed-delivery basis involve delivery and payment that take place in the future after the date of the commitment to purchase or sell the securities at a pre-determined price and/or yield. Settlement of such transactions normally occurs a month or more after the purchase or sale commitment is made. Typically, no interest accrues to the purchaser until the security is delivered. Forward commitments also include “To Be Announced” (TBA) mortgage-backed securities, which are contracts for the purchase or sale of mortgage-backed securities to be delivered at a future agreed upon date, whereby the specific mortgage pool numbers or the number of pools that will be delivered to fulfill the trade obligation or terms of the contract are unknown at the time of the trade. The Fund may also enter into buy/sell back transactions (a form of delayed delivery agreement). In a buy/sell back transaction, a Fund enters a trade to sell securities at one price and simultaneously enters a trade to buy the same securities at another price for settlement at a future date. Although the Fund generally intends to acquire or dispose of securities on a forward commitment, when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the Fund may sell these securities or its commitment before the settlement date if deemed advisable.

When purchasing a security on a forward commitment, when-issued or delayed-delivery basis, the Fund assumes the rights and risks of ownership of the security, including the risk of price and yield fluctuation, and takes such fluctuations into account when determining its net asset value. Securities purchased on a forward commitment, when-issued or delayed-delivery basis are subject to changes in value based upon the public’s perception of the creditworthiness of the issuer and changes, real or anticipated, in the level of interest rates. Accordingly, securities acquired on such a basis may expose the Fund to risks because they may experience such fluctuations prior to actual delivery. Purchasing securities on a forward commitment, when-issued or delayed delivery basis may involve the additional risk that the yield available in the market when the delivery takes place actually may be higher than that obtained in the transaction itself.

Many forward commitments, when-issued and delayed delivery transactions, including TBAs, are also subject to the risk that a counterparty may become bankrupt or otherwise fail to perform its obligations due to financial difficulties, including making payments or fulfilling obligations to the Fund. The Fund may obtain no or only limited recovery in a bankruptcy or other organizational proceedings, and any recovery may be significantly delayed. With respect to forward settling TBA transactions involving U.S. Government agency mortgage-backed securities, the counterparty risk may be mitigated by the recently adopted requirement that counterparties exchange variation margin on a regular basis as the market value of the deliverable security fluctuates.

 

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Investment in these types of securities may increase the possibility that the Fund will incur short-term gains subject to federal taxation or short-term losses if the Fund must engage in portfolio transactions in order to honor its commitment. Until the settlement date, the Fund will segregate liquid assets of a dollar value sufficient at all times to make payment for the forward commitment, when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. Such segregated liquid assets will be marked-to-market daily, and the amount segregated will be increased if necessary to maintain adequate coverage of the delayed delivery commitments. No additional forward, when-issued or delayed delivery commitments will be made by the Fund if, as a result, more than 25% of the Fund’s total assets would become so committed. The delayed delivery securities, which will not begin to accrue interest or dividends until the settlement date, will be recorded as an asset of the Fund and will be subject to the risk of market fluctuation. The purchase price of the delayed delivery securities is a liability of the Fund until settlement. TBA transactions and transactions in other forward-settling mortgage-backed securities are effected pursuant to a collateral agreement with the seller. The Fund provides to the seller collateral consisting of cash or liquid securities in an amount as specified by the agreement upon initiation of the transaction. The Fund will make payments throughout the term of the transaction as collateral values fluctuate to maintain full collateralization for the term of the transaction. Collateral will be marked-to-market every business day. If the seller defaults on the transaction or declares bankruptcy or insolvency, the Fund might incur expenses in enforcing its rights, or the Fund might experience delay and costs in recovering collateral or may suffer a loss of principal and interest if the value of the collateral declines. In these situations, the Fund will be subject to greater risk that the value of the collateral will decline before it is recovered or, in some circumstances, the Fund may not be able to recover the collateral, and the Fund will experience a loss.

Short Sales. A short sale involves the sale of a security which the Fund does not own in the hope of purchasing the same security at a later date at a lower price. To make delivery to the buyer, the Fund must borrow the security from a broker. The Fund normally closes a short sale by purchasing an equivalent number of shares of the borrowed security on the open market and delivering them to the broker. A short sale is typically affected when the Adviser believes that the price of a particular security will decline. Open short positions using options futures, swaps or forward foreign currency contracts are not deemed to constitute selling securities short.

To secure its obligation to deliver the securities sold short to the broker, the Fund will be required to deposit cash or liquid securities with the broker. In addition, the Fund may have to pay a premium to borrow the securities, and while the loan of the security sold short is outstanding, the Fund is required to pay to the broker the amount of any dividends paid on shares sold short. In addition to maintaining collateral with the broker, the Fund will earmark or segregate an amount of cash or liquid securities equal to the difference, if any, between the current market value of the securities sold short and any cash or liquid securities deposited as collateral with the broker-dealer in connection with the short sale. The collateral will be marked to market daily. The amounts deposited with the broker or segregated with the custodian do not have the effect of limiting the amount of money that the Fund may lose on a short sale. Short sale transactions covered in this manner are not considered senior securities and are not subject to the Fund’s fundamental investment limitations on senior securities and borrowings.

Short positions create a risk that the Fund will be required to cover them by buying the security at a time when the security has appreciated in value, thus resulting in a loss to the Fund. A short position in a security poses more risk than holding the same security long. Because a short position loses value as the security’s price increases, the loss on a short sale is theoretically unlimited. The loss on a long position is limited to what the Fund originally paid for the security together with any transaction costs. The Fund may not always be able to borrow a security the Fund seeks to sell short at a particular time or at an acceptable price. It is possible that the market value of the securities the Fund holds in long positions will decline at the same time that the market value of the securities the Fund has sold short increases, thereby increasing the Fund’s potential volatility. Because the Fund may be required to pay dividends, interest, premiums and other expenses in connection with a short sale, any benefit for the Fund resulting from the short sale will be decreased, and the amount of any ultimate gain or loss will be decreased or increased, respectively, by the amount of such expenses.

 

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The Fund may enter into short sales against the box. Short sales against the box are short sales of securities that the Fund owns or has the right to obtain (equivalent in kind or amount to the securities sold short). If the Fund enters into a short sale against the box, it will be required to set aside securities equivalent in kind and amount to the securities sold short (or securities convertible or exchangeable into such securities) and will be required to hold such securities while the short sale is outstanding. The Fund will incur transaction costs including interest expenses, in connection with opening, maintaining, and closing short sales against the box.

Short sales against the box result in a “constructive sale” and require a Fund to recognize any taxable gain unless an exception to the constructive sale applies. See “Dividends, Distributions and Tax Matters — Tax Matters — Tax Treatment of Portfolio Transactions — Options, futures, forward contracts, swap agreements and hedging transactions.”

Margin Transactions. The Fund will not purchase any security on margin, except that the Fund may obtain such short-term credits as may be necessary for the clearance of purchases and sales of portfolio securities. The payment by the Fund of initial or variation margin in connection with futures, swaps or related options transactions and the use of a reverse repurchase agreement to finance the purchase of a security will not be considered the purchase of a security on margin.

Interfund Loans . The SEC has issued an exemptive order permitting the Invesco Funds to borrow money from and lend money to each other for temporary or emergency purposes. The Invesco Funds’ interfund lending program is subject to a number of conditions, including the requirements that: (1) an interfund loan generally will occur only if the interest rate on the loan is more favorable to the borrowing fund than the interest rate typically available from a bank for a comparable transaction and the rate is more favorable to the lending fund than the rate available on overnight repurchase transactions; (2) an Invesco Fund may not lend more than 15% of its net assets through the program (measured at the time of the last loan); and (3) an Invesco Fund may not lend more than 5% of its net assets to another Invesco Fund through the program (measured at the time of the loan). The Fund may participate in the program only if and to the extent that such participation is consistent with the Fund’s investment objective and investment policies. Interfund loans have a maximum duration of seven days. Loans may be called with one day’s notice and may be repaid on any day.

Borrowing. The Fund may borrow money to the extent permitted under the Fund Policies. Such borrowings may be utilized (i) for temporary or emergency purposes; (ii) in anticipation of or in response to adverse market conditions; or, (iii) for cash management purposes. The Fund may also borrow money to purchase additional securities when Invesco and/or the Sub-Adviser deems it advantageous to do so. The Fund may not purchase additional securities when any borrowings from banks exceed 5% of the Fund’s total assets or when any borrowings from an Invesco Fund are outstanding. All borrowings are limited to an amount not exceeding 33 1/3% of the Fund’s total assets (including the amount borrowed) less liabilities (other than borrowings). Any borrowings that exceed this amount will be reduced within three business days to the extent necessary to comply with the 33 1/3% limitation even if it is not advantageous to sell securities at that time.

If there are unusually heavy redemptions, the Fund may have to sell a portion of its investment portfolio at a time when it may not be advantageous to do so. Selling Fund securities under these circumstances may result in a lower net asset value per share or decreased dividend income, or both. Invesco and the Sub-Advisers believe that, in the event of abnormally heavy redemption requests, the Fund’s borrowing ability would help to mitigate any such effects and could make the forced sale of their portfolio securities less likely.

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the extent borrowing costs exceed the return on the additional investments; the return realized by the Fund’s shareholders will be adversely affected. The Fund’s borrowing to purchase additional securities creates an opportunity for a greater total return to the Fund, but, at the same time, increases exposure to losses. The Fund’s willingness to borrow money for investment purposes, and the amount it borrows depends upon many factors, including investment outlook, market conditions and interest rates. Successful use of borrowed money to purchase additional investments depends on Invesco’s or the Sub-Adviser’s ability to predict correctly interest rates and market movements; such a strategy may not be successful during any period in which it is employed.

The Fund may borrow from a bank, broker-dealer, or an Invesco Fund. Additionally, the Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with its custodian bank. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the Fund may either (i) leave funds as a compensating balance in their account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning interest on such funds; or (ii) compensate the custodian bank by paying it an agreed upon rate. The Fund may not purchase additional securities when any borrowings from banks or broker-dealers exceed 5% of the Fund’s total assets or when any borrowings from an Invesco Fund are outstanding.

Lending Portfolio Securities. The Fund may lend its portfolio securities (principally to broker-dealers) to generate additional income. Such loans are callable at any time and are continuously secured by segregated collateral equal to no less than the market value, determined daily, of the loaned securities. Such collateral will be cash, letters of credit, or debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any of its agencies. The Fund may lend portfolio securities to the extent of one-third of its total assets. The Fund will loan its securities only to parties that Invesco has determined are in good standing and when, in Invesco’s judgment, the income earned would justify the risks.

The Fund will not have the right to vote securities while they are on loan, but it can call a loan in anticipation of an important vote. The Fund would receive income in lieu of dividends on loaned securities and may, at the same time, generate income on the loan collateral or on the investment of any cash collateral.

If the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, the Fund could experience delays and costs in recovering securities loaned or gaining access to the collateral. If the Fund is not able to recover the securities loaned, the Fund may sell the collateral and purchase a replacement security in the market. Lending securities entails a risk of loss to the Fund if and to the extent that the market value of the loaned securities increases and the collateral is not increased accordingly.

Any cash received as collateral for loaned securities will be invested, in accordance with the Fund’s investment guidelines, in short-term money market instruments or Affiliated Money Market Funds. Investing this cash subjects that investment to market appreciation or depreciation. For purposes of determining whether the Fund is complying with its investment policies, strategies and restrictions, the Fund will consider the loaned securities as assets of the Fund, but will not consider any collateral received as the Fund’s asset. The Fund will bear any loss on the investment of cash collateral.

For a discussion of tax considerations relating to lending portfolio securities, see “Dividends, Distributions and Tax Matters — Tax Matters — Tax Treatment of Portfolio Transactions — Securities lending.”

Repurchase Agreements. Repurchase agreements are agreements under which the Fund acquires ownership of a security from a broker-dealer or bank that agrees to repurchase the security at a mutually agreed upon time and price (which is higher than the purchase price), thereby determining the yield during the Fund’s holding period. The Fund may enter into a “continuing contract” or “open” repurchase agreement under which the seller is under a continuing obligation to repurchase the underlying securities from the Fund on demand and the effective interest rate is negotiated on a daily basis.

 

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In any repurchase transaction, collateral for a repurchase agreement may include cash items, obligations issued by the U.S. Government or its agencies or instrumentalities, and investment grade debt obligations.

If the seller of a repurchase agreement fails to repurchase the security in accordance with the terms of the agreement, the Fund might incur expenses in enforcing its rights, and could experience a loss on the sale of the underlying security to the extent that the proceeds of the sale including accrued interest are less than the resale price provided in the agreement, including interest. In addition, although the Bankruptcy Code and other insolvency laws may provide certain protections for some types of repurchase agreements, if the seller of a repurchase agreement should be involved in bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings, the Fund may incur delay and costs in selling the underlying security or may suffer a loss of principal and interest if the value of the underlying security declines.

The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements that involve securities that would be subject to a court “stay” in the event of the seller’s bankruptcy or insolvency. A “stay” will prevent the Fund from selling the securities it holds under a repurchase agreement until permitted by a court. In these situations the Fund will be subject to greater risk that the value of the securities will decline before they are sold, and that the Fund will experience a loss.

The securities underlying a repurchase agreement will be marked-to-market every business day so that the value of such securities is at least equal to the investment value of the repurchase agreement, including any accrued interest thereon. Custody of the securities will be maintained by the Fund’s custodian or sub-custodian for the duration of the agreement.

The Fund may invest its cash balances in joint accounts with other Invesco Funds for the purpose of investing in repurchase agreements with maturities not to exceed 60 days and collaterized by cash or government securities (as defined by Rule 2a-7), and in certain other money market instruments with remaining maturities not to exceed 90 days. Repurchase agreements are considered loans by the Fund under the 1940 Act.

The Fund’s investment policies permit it to invest in repurchase agreements with banks and broker-dealers pertaining to U.S. Treasury obligations.

Restricted and Illiquid Securities. The Fund may invest up to 15% of its net assets in securities that are illiquid. Illiquid securities are securities that cannot be disposed of within seven days in the normal course of business at approximately the price at which they are valued. Illiquid securities may include a wide variety of investments, such as: (1) repurchase agreements maturing in more than seven days (unless the agreements have demand/redemption features); (2) OTC options contracts and certain other derivatives (including certain swap agreements); (3) fixed time deposits that are not subject to prepayment or that provide for withdrawal penalties upon prepayment (other than overnight deposits); (4) loan interests and other direct debt instruments; (5) municipal lease obligations; (6) commercial paper issued pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the 1933 Act); and (7) securities that are unregistered, that can be sold to qualified institutional buyers in accordance with Rule 144A under the 1933 Act, or that are exempt from registration under the 1933 Act or otherwise restricted under the U.S. federal securities laws.

Limitations on the resale of restricted securities may have an adverse effect on their marketability, which may prevent the Fund from disposing of them promptly at reasonable prices. The Fund may have to bear the expense of registering such securities for resale, and the risk of substantial delays in effecting such registrations. The Fund’s difficulty valuing and selling illiquid securities may result in a loss or be costly to the Fund.

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the Board. While Invesco monitors the liquidity of restricted securities on a daily basis, the Board oversees and retains ultimate responsibility for Invesco’s liquidity determinations. Invesco considers various factors when determining whether a security is liquid, including the frequency of trades, availability of quotations and number of dealers or qualified institutional buyers in the market.

Rule 144A Securities. Rule 144A securities are securities which, while privately placed, are eligible for purchase and resale pursuant to Rule 144A under the 1933 Act. This Rule permits certain qualified institutional buyers, such as the Fund, to trade in privately placed securities even though such securities are not registered under the 1933 Act. Invesco and/or Sub-Advisers, under the supervision of the Board, will consider whether securities purchased under Rule 144A are illiquid and thus subject to the Fund’s restriction on investment in illiquid securities. Determination of whether a Rule 144A security is liquid or not is a question of fact. In making this determination Invesco and/or Sub-Advisers will consider the trading markets for the specific security taking into account the unregistered nature of a Rule 144A security. In addition, Invesco and/or Sub-Advisers could consider the (i) frequency of trades and quotes; (ii) number of dealers and potential purchasers, (iii) dealer undertakings to make a market; and (iv) nature of the security and of market place trades (for example, the time needed to dispose of the security, the method of soliciting offers and the mechanics of transfer). Invesco and/or Sub Advisers will also monitor the liquidity of Rule 144A securities and, if as a result of changed conditions, Invesco and/or Sub-Advisers determines that a Rule 144A security is no longer liquid, Invesco and/or Sub-Advisers will review the Fund’s holdings of illiquid securities to determine what, if any, action is required to assure that such Fund complies with its restriction on investment in illiquid securities. Investing in Rule 144A securities could increase the amount of the Fund’s investments in illiquid securities if qualified institutional buyers are unwilling to purchase such securities.

Reverse Repurchase Agreements. `Reverse repurchase agreements are agreements that involve the sale of securities held by the Fund to financial institutions such as banks and broker-dealers, with an agreement that the Fund will repurchase the securities at an agreed upon price and date. During the reverse repurchase agreement period, the Fund continues to receive interest and principal payments on the securities sold. The Fund may employ reverse repurchase agreements (i) for temporary emergency purposes, such as to meet unanticipated net redemptions so as to avoid liquidating other portfolio securities during unfavorable market conditions; (ii) to cover short-term cash requirements resulting from the timing of trade settlements; or (iii) to take advantage of market situations where the interest income to be earned from the investment of the proceeds of the transaction is greater than the interest expense of the transaction.

Reverse repurchase agreements are a form of leverage and involve the risk that the market value of securities to be purchased by the Fund may decline below the price at which the Fund is obligated to repurchase the securities, or that the other party may default on its obligation, so that the Fund is delayed or prevented from completing the transaction. Leverage may make the Fund’s returns more volatile and increase the risk of loss. At the time the Fund enters into a reverse repurchase agreement, it will segregate, and maintain, liquid assets having a dollar value equal to the repurchase price, if specified, or the value of the proceeds received on any sale subject to repurchase plus accrued interest. This practice of segregating assets is referred to as “cover”. The liquidity of the Fund and its ability to meet redemptions requests may be impaired to the extent that a substantial portion of the Fund’s otherwise liquid assets is used as a cover or pledged to the counterparty as collateral. In the event the buyer of securities under a reverse repurchase agreement files for bankruptcy or becomes insolvent, the Fund’s use of the proceeds from the sale of the securities may be restricted pending a determination by the other party, or its trustee or receiver, whether to enforce the Fund’s obligation to repurchase the securities. Reverse repurchase agreements may be considered borrowings by the Fund under the 1940 Act and, therefore, may be included in the Fund’s calculating 33 1/3 limitation on borrowing. See the section entitled “Borrowing” above.

 

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Derivatives

A derivative is a financial instrument whose value is dependent upon the value of other assets, rates or indices, referred to as “underlying reference assets.” These underlying reference assets may include, among others, commodities, stocks, bonds, interest rates, currency exchange rates or related indices. Derivatives include swaps, options, futures and forward foreign currency contracts. Some derivatives, such as futures and certain options, are traded on U.S. commodity and securities exchanges, while other derivatives, such as swap agreements, are privately negotiated and entered into in the OTC market. In addition, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the Dodd-Frank Act) and implementing rules now require certain types of swaps to be traded on public facilities.

Derivatives may be used for “hedging,” which means that they may be used when the portfolio manager seeks to protect the Fund’s investments from a decline in value, which could result from changes in interest rates, market prices, currency fluctuations and other market factors. Derivatives may also be used when the portfolio managers seek to increase liquidity, implement a tax or cash management strategy, invest in a particular stock, bond or segment of the market in a more efficient or less expensive way, modify the characteristics of the Fund’s portfolio investments, for example, duration, and/or to enhance return. However derivatives are used, their successful use is not assured and will depend upon, among other factors, the portfolio manager’s ability to predict and understand relevant market movements.

Because certain derivatives involve leverage, that is, the amount invested may be smaller than the full economic exposure of the derivative instrument and the Fund could lose more than it invested, federal securities laws, regulations and guidance may require the Fund to earmark assets to reduce the risks associated with derivatives or to otherwise hold instruments that offset the Fund’s current obligations under the derivatives instrument. This process is known as “cover.” The Fund will not enter into any derivative transaction unless it can comply with SEC guidance regarding cover, and, If SEC guidance so requires, the Fund will earmark cash or liquid assets with a value at least sufficient to cover its current obligations under a derivative transaction or otherwise “cover” the transaction in accordance with applicable SEC guidance. If a large portion of the Fund’s assets is used for cover, it could affect portfolio management or the Fund’s ability to meet redemption requests or other current obligations. The leverage involved in certain derivative transactions may result in the Fund’s net asset value being more sensitive to changes in the value of the related investment.

Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) Regulation and Exclusions:

With respect to the Fund, Invesco has claimed an exclusion from the definition of “commodity pool operator” (CPO) under the CEA and the rules of the CFTC and, therefore, is not subject to CFTC registration or regulation as a CPO. In addition, Invesco is relying upon a related exclusion from the definition of “commodity trading advisor” (CTA) under the CEA and the rules of the CFTC with respect to the Fund.

The terms of the CPO exclusion require the Fund, among other things, to adhere to certain limits on its investments in “commodity interests.” Commodity interests include commodity futures, commodity options and swaps, which in turn include non-deliverable forwards, as further described below. Because Invesco and the Fund intend to comply with the terms of the CPO exclusion, the Fund may, in the future, need to adjust its investment strategies, consistent with its investment objective, to limit its investments in these types of instruments. The Fund is not intended as a vehicle for trading in the commodity futures, commodity options or swaps markets. The CFTC has neither reviewed nor approved Invesco’s reliance on these exclusions, or the Fund, its investment strategies or this SAI.

Generally, the exclusion from CPO regulation on which Invesco relies requires the Fund to meet one of the following tests for its commodity interest positions, other than positions entered into for bona fide hedging purposes (as defined in the rules of the CFTC): either (1) the aggregate initial margin and premiums required to establish the Fund’s positions in commodity interests may not exceed 5% of the liquidation value of the Fund’s portfolio (after taking into account unrealized profits and unrealized losses on any such positions); or (2) the aggregate net notional value of the Fund’s commodity interest positions, determined at the time the most recent such position was established, may not exceed 100% of the

 

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liquidation value of the Fund’s portfolio (after taking into account unrealized profits and unrealized losses on any such positions). In addition to meeting one of these trading limitations, the Fund may not market itself as a commodity pool or otherwise as a vehicle for trading in the commodity futures, commodity options or swaps markets. If, in the future, the Fund can no longer satisfy these requirements, Invesco would withdraw its notice claiming an exclusion from the definition of a CPO, and Invesco would be subject to registration and regulation as a CPO with respect to the Fund, in accordance with the CFTC rules that allow for substituted compliance with CFTC disclosure and shareholder reporting requirements based on Invesco’s compliance with comparable SEC requirements.

General risks associated with derivatives:

The use by the Fund of derivatives may involve certain risks, as described below.

Counterparty Risk: The risk that the counterparty under a derivatives agreement will not live up to its obligations, including because of the counterparty’s bankruptcy or insolvency. Certain agreements may not contemplate delivery of collateral to support fully a counterparty’s contractual obligation; therefore, the Fund might need to rely on contractual remedies to satisfy the counterparty’s full obligation. As with any contractual remedy, there is no guarantee that the Fund will be successful in pursuing such remedies, particularly in the event of the counterparty’s bankruptcy. The agreement may allow for netting of the counterparty’s obligations with respect to specific transaction, in which case the Fund’s obligation or right will be the net amount owed to or by the counterparty. The Fund will not enter into a derivative transaction with any counterparty that Invesco and/or the Sub-Adviser believes does not have the financial resources to honor its obligations under the transaction. Invesco monitors the financial stability of counterparties. Where the obligations of the counterparty are guaranteed, Invesco monitors the financial stability of the guarantor instead of the counterparty. If a counterparty’s creditworthiness declines, the value of the derivative would also likely decline, potentially resulting in losses to the Fund.

The Fund will not enter into a transaction with any single counterparty if the net amount owed or to be received under existing transactions under the agreements with that counterparty would exceed 5% of the Fund’s net assets determined on the date the transaction is entered into or as otherwise permitted by law.

Leverage Risk: Leverage exists when the Fund can lose more than it originally invests because it purchases or sells an instrument or enters into a transaction without investing an amount equal to the full economic exposure of the instrument or transaction. The Fund segregates or earmarks assets or otherwise covers transactions that may give rise to leverage. Leverage may cause the Fund to be more volatile because it may exaggerate the effect of any increase or decrease in the value of the Fund’s portfolio securities. The use of some derivatives may result in economic leverage, which does not result in the possibility of the Fund incurring obligations beyond its initial investment, but that nonetheless permits the Fund to gain exposure that is greater than would be the case in an unlevered instrument. The Fund does not segregate or otherwise cover investments in derivatives with economic leverage.

Liquidity Risk: The risk that a particular derivative is difficult to sell or liquidate. If a derivative transaction is particularly large or if the relevant market is illiquid, it may not be possible to initiate a transaction or liquidate a position at an advantageous time or price, which may result in significant losses to the Fund.

Pricing Risk: The risk that the value of a particular derivative does not move in tandem or as otherwise expected relative to the corresponding underlying instruments.

Risks of Potential Increased Regulation of Derivatives : The regulation of derivatives is a rapidly changing area of law and is subject to modification by government and judicial action. In addition, the SEC, CFTC and the exchanges are authorized to take extraordinary actions in the event of a market emergency, including, for example, the implementation or reduction of speculative position limits, the implementation of higher margin requirements, the establishment of daily price limits and the suspension of trading.

 

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It is not possible to predict fully the effects of current or future regulation. However, it is possible that developments in government regulation of various types of derivative instruments, such as speculative position limits on certain types of derivatives, or limits or restrictions on the counterparties with which the Fund engage in derivative transactions, may limit or prevent the Fund from using or limit the Fund’s use of these instruments effectively as a part of its investment strategy, and could adversely affect the Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective. Invesco will continue to monitor developments in the area, particularly to the extent regulatory changes affect the Fund’s ability to enter into desired swap agreements. New requirements, even if not directly applicable to the Fund, may increase the cost of a Fund’s investments and cost of doing business.

Regulatory Risk: The risk that a change in laws or regulations will materially impact a security or market.

Tax Risks: For a discussion of the tax considerations relating to derivative transactions, see “Dividends, Distributions and Tax Matters — Tax Matters — Tax Treatment of Portfolio Transactions.”

General risks of hedging strategies using derivatives:

The use by the Fund of hedging strategies involves special considerations and risks, as described below.

Successful use of hedging transactions depends upon Invesco’s and the Sub-Advisers’ ability to predict correctly the direction of changes in the value of the applicable markets and securities, contracts and/or currencies. While Invesco and the Sub-Advisers are experienced in the use of derivatives for hedging, there can be no assurance that any particular hedging strategy will succeed.

In a hedging transaction, there might be imperfect correlation, or even no correlation, between the price movements of an instrument used for hedging and the price movements of the investments being hedged. Such a lack of correlation might occur due to factors unrelated to the value of the investments being hedged, such as changing interest rates, market liquidity, and speculative or other pressures on the markets in which the hedging instrument is traded.

Hedging strategies, if successful, can reduce risk of loss by wholly or partially offsetting the negative effect of unfavorable price movements in the investments being hedged. However, hedging strategies can also reduce opportunity for gain by offsetting the positive effect of favorable price movements in the hedged investments. Investors should bear in mind that the Fund is not obligated to actively engage in hedging. For example, the Fund may not have attempted to hedge its exposure to a particular foreign currency at a time when doing so might have avoided a loss.

Types of derivatives.

Swaps. Generally, swap agreements are contracts between the Fund and another party (the counterparty) involving the exchange of payments on specified terms over periods ranging from a few days to multiple years. A swap agreement may be negotiated bilaterally and traded OTC between the two parties (for an uncleared swap) or, in some instances, must be transacted through a futures commission merchant (FCM) and cleared through a clearing house that serves as a central counterparty (for a cleared swap). In a basic swap transaction, the Fund agrees with its counterparty to exchange the returns (or differentials in returns) and/or cash flows earned or realized on a particular asset such as an equity or debt security, commodity, currency, interest rate or index, calculated with respect to a “notional amount.” The notional amount is the set amount selected by the parties to use as the basis on which to calculate the obligations that the parties to a swap agreement have agreed to exchange. The parties typically do not exchange the notional amount. Instead, they agree to exchange the returns that would be

 

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earned or realized if the notional amount were invested in given investments or at given interest rates. Examples of returns that may be exchanged in a swap agreement are those of a particular security, a particular fixed or variable interest rate, a particular foreign currency, or a “basket” of securities representing a particular index. Swap agreements can also be based on credit and other events. In some cases, such as cross currency swaps, the swap agreement may require delivery (exchange) of the entire notional value of one designated currency for another designated currency.

New swaps regulation . The Dodd-Frank Act and related regulatory developments have imposed comprehensive new regulatory requirements on swaps and swap market participants. The new regulatory framework includes: (1) registration and regulation of swap dealers and major swap participants; (2) requiring central clearing and execution of standardized swaps; (3) imposing margin requirements in swap transactions; (4) regulating and monitoring swap transactions through position limits and large trader reporting requirements; and (5) imposing record keeping and centralized and public reporting requirements, on an anonymous basis, for most swaps. CFTC is responsible for the regulation of most swaps, and has completed most of its rules implementing the Dodd-Frank Act swap regulations. The SEC has jurisdiction over a small segment of the market referred to as “security-based swaps,” which includes swaps on single securities or credits, or narrow-based indices of securities or credits, but has not yet completed its rulemaking.

Uncleared Swaps. In an uncleared swap, the swap counterparty is typically a brokerage firm, bank or other financial institution. In the event that one party to the swap transaction defaults, and the transaction is terminated prior to its scheduled termination date, one of the parties may be required to make an early termination payment to the other. An early termination payment may be payable by either the defaulting party or the non-defaulting party, depending upon which of them is “in-the-money” with respect to the swap at the time of its termination. Early termination payments may be calculated in various ways, but generally represent the amount that the “in-the-money” would have to pay to replace the swap as of the date of its termination.

During the term of an uncleared swap, the Fund is usually required to pledge to the swap counterparty, from time to time, an amount of cash and/or other assets equal to the total net amount (if any) that would be payable by the Fund to the counterparty if the swap were terminated on the date in question, including any early termination payments. Periodically, changes in the amount pledged are made to recognize changes in value of the contract resulting from, among other things, interest on the notional value of the contract, market value changes in the underlying investment, and/or dividends paid by the issuer of the underlying instrument. Likewise, the counterparty may be required to pledge cash or other assets to cover its obligations to the Fund. However, the amount pledged may not always be equal to or more than the amount due to the other party. Therefore, if a counterparty defaults in its obligations to the Fund, the amount pledged by the counterparty and available to the Fund may not be sufficient to cover all the amounts due to the Fund and the Fund may sustain a loss.

Uncleared swaps are not traded on exchanges. As a result, swap participants may not be as protected as participants on organized exchanges. Performance of a swap agreement is the responsibility only of the swap counterparty and not of any exchange or clearinghouse.

Cleared Swaps. Certain standardized swaps are subject to mandatory central clearing and exchange trading. Central clearing is intended to reduce counterparty credit risk and increase liquidity, but central clearing does not make swap transactions risk-free. The Dodd-Frank Act and related regulatory developments will ultimately require the clearing and exchange-trading of many swaps. Mandatory exchange-trading and clearing will occur on a phased-in basis based on the type of market participant, CFTC approval of contracts for central clearing and public trading facilities making such cleared swaps available to trade. To date, the CFTC has designated only certain of the most common credit default index swaps and interest rate swaps as subject to mandatory clearing and certain public trading facilities have made these swaps available to trade, but it is expected that additional categories of swaps will in the future be designated as subject to mandatory clearing and trade execution requirements.

 

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In a cleared swap, a Fund’s ultimate counterparty is a central clearinghouse rather than a brokerage firm, bank or other financial institution. The Fund may either execute a cleared swap through a swap execution facility or, in certain circumstances where permitted, enter into a cleared swap through an executing broker. Such transactions will then be submitted for clearing and, if cleared, will be held at regulated FCMs that are members of the clearinghouse that serves as the central counterparty. Cleared swaps are submitted for clearing immediately following execution of the transaction.

When the Fund enters into a cleared swap, it must deliver to the central counterparty (via the FCM) an amount referred to as “initial margin.” Initial margin requirements are determined by the central counterparty, but an FCM may require additional initial margin above the amount required by the central counterparty. During the term of the swap agreement, a “variation margin” amount may also be required to be paid by the Fund or may be received by the Fund in accordance with margin controls set for such accounts, depending upon changes in the price of the underlying reference instrument subject to the swap agreement. At the conclusion of the term of the swap agreement, if the Fund has a loss equal to or greater than the margin amount, the margin amount is paid to the FCM along with any loss in excess of the margin amount. If the Fund has a loss of less than the margin amount, the excess margin is returned to the Fund. If the Fund has a gain, the full margin amount and the amount of the gain is paid to the Fund.

Central clearing is designed to reduce counterparty credit risk and increase liquidity compared to uncleared swaps because central clearing interposes the central clearinghouse as the counterparty to each participant’s swap, but it does not eliminate those risks completely. There is also a risk of loss by a Fund of the initial and variation margin deposits in the event of bankruptcy of the FCM with which the Fund has an open position, or the central counterparty in a swap contract. The assets of a Fund may not be fully protected in the event of the bankruptcy of the FCM or central counterparty because the Fund might be limited to recovering only a pro rata share of all available funds and margin segregated on behalf of an FCM’s customers. If the FCM does not provide accurate reporting, the Fund is also subject to the risk that the FCM could use the Fund’s assets, which are held in an omnibus account with assets belonging to the FCM’s other customers, to satisfy its own financial obligations or the payment obligations of another customer to the central counterparty.

With cleared swaps, the Fund may not be able to obtain as favorable terms as it would be able to negotiate for a bilateral, uncleared swap. In addition, an FCM may unilaterally amend the terms of its agreement with the Fund, which may include the imposition of position limits or additional margin requirements with respect to the Fund’s investment in certain types of swaps. Central counterparties and FCMs can require termination of existing cleared swap transactions upon the occurrence of certain events, and can also require increases in margin above the margin that is required at the initiation of the swap agreement. Additionally, depending on a number of factors, the margin required under the rules of the clearinghouse and FCM may be in excess of the collateral required to be posted by the Fund to support its obligations under a similar uncleared swap. However, regulators have proposed and are expected to adopt rules imposing certain margin requirements, including minimums, on uncleared swaps in the near future, which could change this comparison.

Finally, the Fund is subject to the risk that, after entering into a cleared swap with an executing broker, no FCM or central counterparty is willing or able to clear the transaction. In such an event, the Fund may be required to break the trade and make an early termination payment to the executing broker.

CFTC rules require the trading and execution of cleared swaps on public trading facilities, which will occur for each category of cleared swaps once one or more trading facilities become accredited and make such category of swaps available to trade. Moving trading to an exchange-type system may increase market transparency and liquidity but may require the Fund to incur increased expenses to access the same types of swaps that it has used in the past. In addition, clearance of swaps may not immediately produce the expected benefits and could, in fact, decrease liquidity until the market becomes comfortable with the clearing process.

 

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Commonly used swap agreements include:

Credit Default Swaps (CDS): A CDS is an agreement between two parties where the first party agrees to make one or more payments to the second party, while the second party assumes the risk of certain defaults, generally a failure to pay or bankruptcy of the issuer on a referenced debt obligation. CDS transactions are typically individually negotiated and structured. The Fund may enter into CDS to create long or short exposure to domestic or foreign corporate debt securities or sovereign debt securities.

The Fund may buy a CDS (buy credit protection). In this transaction the Fund makes a stream of payments based on a fixed interest rate (the premium) over the life of the swap in exchange for a counterparty (the seller) taking on the risk of default of a referenced debt obligation (the Reference Obligation). If a credit event occurs for the Reference Obligation, the Fund would cease making premium payments and it would deliver defaulted bonds to the seller. In return, the seller would pay the notional value of the Reference Obligation to the Fund. Alternatively, the two counterparties may agree to cash settlement in which the seller delivers to the Fund (buyer) the difference between the market value and the notional value of the Reference Obligation. If no event of default occurs, the Fund pays the fixed premium to the seller for the life of the contract, and no other exchange occurs.

Alternatively, the Fund may sell a CDS (sell credit protection). In this transaction the Fund will receive premium payments from the buyer in exchange for taking the risk of default of the Reference Obligation. If a credit event occurs for the Reference Obligation, the buyer would cease to make premium payments to the Fund and deliver the Reference Obligation to the Fund. In return, the Fund would pay the notional value of the Reference Obligation to the buyer. Alternatively, the two counterparties may agree to cash settlement in which the Fund would pay the buyer the difference between the market value and the notional value of the Reference Obligation. If no event of default occurs, the Fund receives the premium payments over the life of the contract, and no other exchange occurs.

Credit Default Index Swaps (CDX): A CDX is a swap on an index of CDS. CDX allow an investor to manage credit risk or to take a position on a basket of credit entities (such as CDS or CMBS) in a more efficient manner than transacting in single name CDS. If a credit event occurs in one of the underlying companies, the protection is paid out via the delivery of the defaulted bond by the buyer of protection in return for payment of the notional value of the defaulted bond by the seller of protection or it may be settled through a cash settlement between the two parties. The underlying company is then removed from the index. New series of CDX are issued on a regular basis. A Commercial Mortgage-Backed Index (CMBX) is a type of CDX made up of 25 tranches of commercial mortgage-backed securities (See “Debt Instruments – Mortgage-Backed and Asset-Backed Securities”) rather than CDS. Unlike other CDX contracts where credit events are intended to capture an event of default CMBX involves a pay-as-you-go (PAUG) settlement process designed to capture non-default events that affect the cash flow of the reference obligation. PAUG involves ongoing, two-way payments over the life of a contract between the buyer and the seller of protection and is designed to closely mirror the cash flow of a portfolio of cash commercial mortgage-backed securities.

Foreign Exchange Swaps: A foreign exchange swap involves an agreement between two parties to exchange two different currencies on a specific date at a fixed rate, and an agreement for the reverse exchange of those two currencies at a later date and at a fixed rate. Foreign exchange swaps were exempted from the definition of “swaps” by the U.S. Treasury and are therefore not subject to many rules under the CEA that apply to swaps, including the mandatory clearing requirement. They are also not considered “commodity interests” for purposes of CEA Exclusions and Regulation, discussed above. However, foreign exchange swaps nevertheless remain subject to the CFTC’s trade reporting requirements, enhanced anti-evasion authority, and strengthened business conduct standards.

Currency Swaps: A currency swap is an agreement between two parties to exchange periodic cash flows on a notional amount of two or more currencies based on the relative value differential between them. Currency swaps typically involve the delivery of the entire notional values of the two designated currencies. In such a situation, the full notional value of a currency swap is subject to the risk

 

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that the other party to the swap will default on its contractual delivery obligations. The Fund may also enter into currency swaps on a net basis, which means the two different currency payment streams under the swap agreement are converted and netted out to a single cash payment in just one of the currencies.

Because currency control is of great importance to the issuing governments and influences economic planning and policy, purchases and sales of currency and related instruments can be negatively affected by government exchange controls, blockages, and manipulations or exchange restrictions imposed by governments. These actions could result in losses to the Fund if it is unable to deliver or receive a specified currency or funds in settlement of obligations, including swap transaction obligations. These actions could also have an adverse effect on the Fund’s swap transactions or cause the Fund’s hedging positions to be rendered useless, resulting in full currency exposure as well as incurring unnecessary transaction costs.

Interest Rate Swaps: An agreement between two parties pursuant to which the parties exchange a floating rate payment for a fixed rate payment based on a specified principal or notional amount. In other words, Party A agrees to pay Party B a fixed interest rate multiplied by a notional amount and in return Party B agrees to pay Party A a variable interest rate multiplied by the notional amount.

Commodity Swaps . A commodity swap agreement is a contract in which one party agrees to make periodic payments to another party based on the change in market value of a commodity-based underlying instrument (such as a specific commodity or commodity index) in return for periodic payments based on a fixed or variable interest rate or the total return from another commodity-based underlying instrument. In a total return commodity swap, the Fund receives the price appreciation of a commodity index, a portion of a commodity index or a single commodity in exchange for paying an agreed-upon fee.

Total Return Swaps: An agreement in which one party makes payments based on a set rate, either fixed or variable, while the other party makes payments based on the return of an underlying asset, which includes both the income it generates and any capital gains.

Volatility and Variance Swaps : A volatility swap involves an exchange between the Fund and a counterparty of periodic payments based on the measured volatility of an underlying security, currency, commodity, interest rate, index or other reference asset over a specified time frame. Depending on the structure of the swap, either the Fund’s or the counterparty’s payment obligation will typically be based on the realized volatility of the reference asset as measured by changes in its price or level over a specified time period while the other party’s payment obligation will be based on a specified rate representing expected volatility for the reference asset at the time the swap is executed, or the measured volatility of a different reference asset over a specified time period. The Fund will typically make or lose money on a volatility swap depending on the magnitude of the reference asset’s volatility, or size of the movements in its price, over a specified time period, rather than general increases or decreases in the price of the reference asset. Volatility swaps are often used to speculate on future volatility levels, to trade the spread between realized and expected volatility, or to decrease the volatility exposure of other investments held by the Fund. Variance swaps are similar to volatility swaps except payments are based on the difference between the implied and measured volatility mathematically squared.

Inflation Swaps: Inflation swap agreements are contracts in which one party agrees to pay the cumulative percentage increase in a price index, such as the Consumer Price Index, over the term of the swap (with some lag on the referenced inflation index), and the other party pays a compounded fixed rate. Inflation swap agreements may be used to protect the net asset value of the Fund against an unexpected change in the rate of inflation measured by an inflation index. The value of inflation swap agreements is expected to change in response to changes in real interest rates. Real interest rates are tied to the relationship between nominal interest rates and the rate of inflation.

Swaptions : An option on a swap agreement, also called a “swaption,” is an option that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to enter into a swap on a future date in exchange for paying a market based “premium.” A receiver swaption gives the owner the right to receive the total return of a

 

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specified asset, reference rate, or index. A payer swaption gives the owner the right to pay the total return of a specified asset, reference rate, or index. Swaptions also include options that allow an existing swap to be terminated or extended by one of the counterparties.

Swaptions are considered to be swaps for purposes of CFTC regulation. Although they are currently traded OTC, the CFTC may in the future designate certain options on swaps as subject to mandatory clearing and exchange trading.

Options. The Fund may engage in certain strategies involving swaps to attempt to manage its investments and, in certain circumstances, for investment purposes (e.g., as a substitute for investing in securities), to speculate on future volatility levels or to decrease the volatility exposure of other investments held by the Fund.

An option is a contract that gives the purchaser of the option, in return for the premium paid, the right, but not the obligation, to buy from (in the case of a call) or sell to (in the case of a put) the writer of the option at the exercise price during the term of the option (for American style options) or on a specified date for (European style options), the security, currency or other instrument underlying the option (or in the case of an index option the cash value of the index). An option on a CDS or a futures contract (described below) gives the purchaser the right, but not the obligation, to enter into a CDS or assume a position in a futures contract.

The Fund may engage in certain strategies involving options to attempt to manage the risk of their investments and, in certain circumstances, for investment (e.g., as a substitute for investing in securities). Option transactions present the possibility of large amounts of exposure (or leverage), which may result in the Fund’s net asset value being more sensitive to changes in the value of the option.

The value of an option position will reflect, among other things, the current market value of the underlying investment, the time remaining until expiration, the relationship of the exercise price to the market price of the underlying investment, the price volatility of the underlying investment and general market and interest rate conditions.

The Fund will not write (sell) options if, immediately after such sale, the aggregate value of securities or obligations underlying the outstanding options would exceed 20% of the Fund’s total assets. The Fund will not purchase options if, immediately after such purchase, the aggregate premiums paid for outstanding options would exceed 5% of the Fund’s total assets.

The Fund may effectively terminate its right or obligation under an option by entering into an offsetting closing transaction. For example, the Fund may terminate its obligation under a call or put option that it had written by purchasing an identical call or put option, which is known as a closing purchase transaction. Conversely, the Fund may terminate a position in a put or call option it had purchased by writing an identical put or call option, which is known as a closing sale transaction. Closing transactions permit the Fund to realize profits or limit losses on an option position prior to its exercise or expiration.

Options may be either listed on an exchange or traded in OTC markets. Listed options are tri-party contracts (i.e., performance of the obligations of the purchaser and seller are guaranteed by the exchange or clearing corporation) and have standardized strike prices and expiration dates. OTC options are two-party contracts with negotiated strike prices and expiration dates and differ from exchange-traded options in that OTC options are transacted with dealers directly and not through a clearing corporation (which guarantees performance). In the case of OTC options, there can be no assurance that a liquid secondary market will exist for any particular option at any specific time; therefore the Fund may be required to treat some or all OTC options as illiquid securities. Although the Fund will enter into OTC options only with dealers that are expected to be capable of entering into closing transactions with it, there is no assurance that the Fund will in fact be able to close out an OTC option position at a favorable price prior to exercise or expiration. In the event of insolvency of the dealer, the Fund might be unable to close out an OTC option position at any time prior to its expiration.

 

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Types of Options:

Put Options on Securities. A put option gives the purchaser the right to sell, to the writer, the underlying security, contract or foreign currency at the stated exercise price at any time prior to the expiration date of the option for American style options or on a specified date for European style options, regardless of the market price or exchange rate of the security, contract or foreign currency, as the case may be, at the time of exercise. If the purchaser exercises the put option, the writer of a put option is obligated to buy the underlying security, contract or foreign currency for the exercise price.

Call Options on Securities. A call option gives the purchaser the right to buy, from the writer, the underlying security, contract or foreign currency at the stated exercise price at any time prior to the expiration of the option (for American style options) or on a specified date (for European style options), regardless of the market price or exchange rate of the security, contract or foreign currency, as the case may be, at the time of exercise. If the purchaser exercises the call option, the writer of a call option is obligated to sell to and deliver the underlying security, contract or foreign currency to the purchaser of the call option for the exercise price.

Index Options. Index options (or options on securities indices) give the holder the right to receive, upon exercise, cash instead of securities, if the closing level of the securities index upon which the option is based is greater than, in the case of a call, or less than, in the case of a put, the exercise price of the option. The amount of cash is equal to the difference between the closing price of the index and the exercise price of the call or put times a specified multiple (the multiplier), which determines the total dollar value for each point of such difference.

The risks of investment in index options may be greater than options on securities. Because index options are settled in cash, when the Fund writes a call on an index it cannot provide in advance for its potential settlement obligations by acquiring and holding the underlying securities. The Fund can offset some of the risk of writing a call index option by holding a diversified portfolio of securities similar to those on which the underlying index is based. However, the Fund cannot, as a practical matter, acquire and hold a portfolio containing exactly the same securities that underlie the index and, as a result, bears the risk that the value of the securities held will not be perfectly correlated with the value of the index.

CDS Options. A CDS option transaction gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to enter into a CDS at specified future dates and under specified terms in exchange for paying a market based purchase price or premium. The writer of the option bears the risk of any unfavorable move in the value of the CDS relative to the market value on the exercise date, while the purchaser may allow the option to expire unexercised.

Swaptions. An option on a swap agreement, also called a “swaption,” is an option that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to enter into a swap on a future date in the exchange for paying a market based “premium.” A receiver swaption gives the owner the right to receive the total return of a specified asset, reference rate, or index. A payer swaption gives the owner the right to pay the total return of a specified asset, reference rate, or index. Swaptions also include options that allow an existing swap to be terminated or extended by one of the counterparties.

Option Techniques

Writing Options. The Fund may write options to generate additional income and to seek to hedge its portfolios against market or exchange rate movements. As the writer of an option, the Fund may have no control over when the underlying instruments must be sold (in the case of a call option) or purchased (in the case of a put option) because the option purchaser may notify the Fund of exercise at any time prior to the expiration of the option (for American style options). In general, options are rarely exercised prior to expiration. Whether or not an option expires unexercised, the writer retains the amount of the premium.

 

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The Fund would write a put option at an exercise price that, reduced by the premium received on the option, reflects the price it is willing to pay for the underlying security, contract or currency. In return for the premium received for writing a put option, the Fund assumes the risk that the price of the underlying security, contract, or foreign currency will decline below the exercise price, in which case the put would be exercised and the Fund would suffer a loss.

In return for the premium received for writing a call option on a security the Fund holds, the Fund foregoes the opportunity for profit from a price increase in the underlying security, contract, or foreign currency above the exercise price so long as the option remains open, but retains the risk of loss should the price of the security, contract, or foreign currency decline.

If an option that the Fund has written expires, the Fund will realize a gain in the amount of the premium; however, such gain may be offset by a decline in the market value of the underlying security, contract or currency, held by the Fund during the option period. If a call option is exercised, the Fund will realize a gain or loss from the sale of the underlying security, contract or currency, which will be increased or offset by the premium received. The obligation imposed upon the writer of an option is terminated upon the expiration of the option, or such earlier time at which the Fund effects a closing purchase transaction by purchasing an option (put or call as the case may be) identical to that previously sold.

Purchasing Options. The Fund may purchase a put option on an underlying security, contract or currency owned by the Fund in order to protect against an anticipated decline in the value of the security, contract or currency held by the Fund; purchase put options on underlying securities, contracts, currencies against which it has written other put options; or speculate on the value of a security, currency, contract, index or quantitative measure. The premium paid for the put option and any transaction costs would reduce any profit realized when the security, contract or currency is delivered upon the exercise of the put option. Conversely, if the underlying security, contract or currency does not decline in value, the option may expire worthless and the premium paid for the protective put would be lost.

The Fund may purchase a call option for the purpose of acquiring the underlying security, contract or currency for its portfolio, or on underlying securities, contracts or currencies against which it has written other call options. The Fund is not required to own the underlying security in order to purchase a call option. If the Fund does not own the underlying position, the purchase of a call option would enable a Fund to acquire the security, contract or currency at the exercise price of the call option plus the premium paid. So long as it holds a call option, rather than the underlying security, contract or currency itself, the Fund is partially protected from any unexpected increase in the market price of the underlying security, contract or currency. If the market price does not exceed the exercise price, the Fund could purchase the security on the open market and could allow the call option to expire, incurring a loss only to the extent of the premium paid for the option.

Straddles/Spreads/Collars. The Fund may, for hedging purposes, or for speculative purposes, enter into straddles, spreads and collars (combinations of put and call options on the same underlying security), currency, contract, index or quantitative measures to adjust the risk and return characteristics of the Fund’s overall position. A possible combined position would involve writing a covered call option at one strike price and buying a call option at a lower price, in order to reduce the risk of the written covered call option in the event of a substantial price increase. Because combined options positions involve multiple trades, they result in higher transaction costs and may be more difficult to open and close out.

Spread and straddle options transactions. In “spread” transactions, the Fund buys and writes a put or buys and writes a call on the same underlying instrument with the options having different exercise prices, expiration dates, or both. In “straddles,” the Fund purchases a put option and a call option or writes a put option and a call option on the same instrument with the same expiration date and typically the same exercise price. When the Fund engages in spread and straddle transactions, it seeks to profit

 

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from differences in the option premiums paid and received and in the market prices of the related options positions when they are closed out or sold. Because these transactions require the Fund to buy and/or write more than one option simultaneously, the Fund’s ability to enter into such transactions and to liquidate its positions when necessary or deemed advisable may be more limited than if the Fund were to buy or sell a single option. Similarly, costs incurred by the Fund in connection with these transactions will in many cases be greater than if the Fund were to buy or sell a single option.

Option Collars. A “collar” position combines a put option purchased by the Fund (the right of the Fund to sell a specific security within a specified period) with a call option that is written by the Fund (the right of the counterparty to buy the same security) in a single instrument. The Fund’s right to sell the security is typically set at a price that is below the counterparty’s right to buy the security. Thus, the combined position “collars” the performance of the underlying security, providing protection from depreciation below the price specified in the put option, and allowing for participation in any appreciation up to the price specified by the call option.

Warrants. A warrant gives the holder the right to purchase securities from the issuer at a specific price within a certain time frame and is similar to a call option. The main difference between warrants and call options is that warrants are issued by the company that will issue the underlying security, whereas options are not issued by the company. Young, unseasoned companies often issue warrants to finance their operations.

Rights. Rights are equity securities representing a preemptive right of stockholders to purchase additional shares of a stock at the time of a new issuance, before the stock is offered to the general public. A stockholder who purchases rights may be able to retain the same ownership percentage after the new stock offering. A right usually enables the stockholder to purchase common stock at a price below the initial offering price. The Fund that purchases a right takes the risk that the right might expire worthless because the market value of the common stock falls below the price fixed by the right.

Futures Contracts. A futures contract is a two-party agreement to buy or sell a specified amount of a specified security, currency or commodity (or delivery of a cash settlement price, in the case of certain futures such as an index future, Eurodollar Future or volatility future) for a specified price at a designated date, time and place (collectively, futures contracts). A “sale” of a futures contract means the acquisition of a contractual obligation to deliver the underlying instrument or asset called for by the contract at a specified price on a specified date. A “purchase” of a futures contract means the acquisition of a contractual obligation to acquire the underlying instrument or asset called for by the contract at a specified price on a specified date.

The Fund will only enter into futures contracts that are traded (either domestically or internationally) on futures exchanges or certain exempt markets, including exempt boards of trade and electronic trading facilities and are standardized as to maturity date and underlying financial instrument. Futures exchanges and trading thereon in the United States are regulated under the CEA, and by the CFTC. Foreign futures exchanges and exempt markets and trading thereon are not regulated by the CFTC and are not subject to the same regulatory controls. In addition, futures contracts that are traded on non-U.S. exchanges and exempt markets may not be as liquid as those purchased on CFTC-designated contract markets.

Brokerage fees are incurred when a futures contract is bought or sold, and margin deposits must be maintained at all times when a futures contract is outstanding. “Margin” for a futures contracts is the amount of funds that must be deposited by the Fund in order to initiate futures contracts trading and maintain its open positions in futures contracts. A margin deposit made when the futures contract is entered (initial margin) is intended to ensure the Fund’s performance under the futures contract. The margin required for a particular futures contract is set by the exchange on which the futures contract is traded and may be significantly modified from time to time by the exchange during the term of the futures contract.

 

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Subsequent payments, called “variation margin,” received from or paid to the FCM through which a Fund enters into the futures contract will be made on a daily basis as the futures price fluctuates making the futures contract more or less valuable, a process known as marking-to-market. When the futures contract is closed out, if the Fund has a loss equal to or greater than the margin amount, the margin amount is paid to the FCM along with any loss in excess of the margin amount; if the Fund has a loss of less than the margin amount, the excess margin is returned to the Fund. If the Fund has a gain, the full margin amount and the amount of the gain are paid to the Fund.

There is a risk of loss by the Fund of the initial and variation margin deposits in the event of bankruptcy of the FCM with which the Fund has an open position in a futures contract. The assets of the Fund may not be fully protected in the event of the bankruptcy of the FCM or central counterparty because the Fund might be limited to recovering only a pro rata share of all available funds and margin segregated on behalf of an FCM’s customers. If the FCM does not provide accurate reporting, the Fund is also subject to the risk that the FCM could use the Fund’s assets, which are held in an omnibus account with assets belonging to the FCM’s other customers, to satisfy its own financial obligations or the payment obligations of another customer to the central counterparty.

Closing out an open futures contract is affected by entering into an offsetting futures contract for the same aggregate amount of the identical financial instrument or currency and the same delivery date. There can be no assurance, however, that the Fund will be able to enter into an offsetting transaction with respect to a particular futures contract at a particular time. If the Fund is not able to enter into an offsetting transaction, it will continue to be required to maintain the margin deposits on the futures contract.

In addition, if the Fund were unable to liquidate a futures contract or an option on a futures contract position due to the absence of a liquid secondary market or the imposition of price limits, it could incur substantial losses. The Fund would continue to be subject to market risk with respect to the position. In addition, except in the case of purchased options, the Fund would continue to be required to make daily variation margin payments.

Types of Futures Contracts:

Commodity Futures: A commodity futures contract is an exchange-traded contract to buy or sell a particular commodity at a specified price at some time in the future. Commodity futures contracts are highly volatile; therefore, the prices of fund shares may be subject to greater volatility to the extent it invests in commodity futures.

Currency Futures: A currency futures contract is a standardized, exchange-traded contract to buy or sell a particular currency at a specified price at a future date (commonly three months or more). Currency futures contracts may be highly volatile and thus result in substantial gains or losses to the Fund.

The Fund may either exchange the currencies specified at the maturity of a currency futures contract or, prior to maturity, enter into a closing transaction involving the purchase or sale of an offsetting contract. The Fund may also enter into currency futures contracts that do not provide for physical settlement of the two currencies but instead are settled by a single cash payment calculated as the difference between the agreed upon exchange rate and the spot rate at settlement based upon an agreed upon notional amount. Closing transactions with respect to currency futures contracts are usually effected with the counterparty to the original currency futures contract.

Index Futures: A stock index futures contract is an exchange-traded contract that provides for the delivery, at a designated date, time and place, of an amount of cash equal to a specified dollar amount times the difference between the stock index value at the close of trading on the date specified in the contract and the price agreed upon in the futures contract; no physical delivery of stocks comprising the index is made.

 

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Interest Rate Futures: An interest-rate futures contract is an exchange-traded contact in which the specified underlying security is either an interest-bearing fixed income security or an inter-bank deposit. Two examples of common interest rate futures contracts are U.S. Treasury futures and Eurodollar futures contracts. The specified security for U.S. Treasury futures is a U.S. Treasury security. The specified security for Eurodollar futures is the London Interbank Offered Rate (Libor) which is a daily reference rate based on the interest rates at which banks offer to lend unsecured funds to other banks in the London wholesale money market.

Dividend Futures : A dividend futures contract is an exchange-traded contract to purchase or sell an amount equal to the total dividends paid by a selected security, basket of securities or index, over a period of time for a specified price that is based on the expected dividend payments from the selected security, basket of securities or index.

Security Futures: A security futures contract is an exchange-traded contract to purchase or sell, in the future, a specified quantity of a security (other than a Treasury security) or a narrow-based securities index at a certain price.

Options on Futures Contracts . Options on futures contracts are similar to options on securities or currencies except that options on futures contracts give the purchaser the right, in return for the premium paid, to assume a position in a futures contract (a long position if the option is a call and a short position if the option is a put) at a specified exercise price at any time during the period of the option. Upon exercise of the option, the delivery of the futures contract position by the writer of the option to the holder of the option will be accompanied by delivery of the accumulated balance in the writer’s futures contract margin account. The Fund currently may not invest in any security (including futures contracts or options thereon) that is secured by physical commodities.

Pursuant to federal securities laws and regulations, the Fund use of futures contracts and options on futures contracts may require the Fund to set aside assets to reduce the risks associated with using futures contracts and options on futures contracts. This process is described in more detail above in the section “Derivatives.”

Receipt of Issuer’s Nonpublic Information

The Adviser or Sub-Advisers (through their portfolio managers, analysts, or other representatives) may receive material nonpublic information about an issuer that may restrict the ability of the Adviser or Sub-Advisers to cause the Fund to buy or sell securities of the issuer on behalf of the Fund for substantial periods of time. This may impact the Fund’s ability to realize profit or avoid loss with respect to the issuer and may adversely affect the Fund’s flexibility with respect to buying or selling securities, potentially impacting Fund performance. For example, activist investors of certain issuers in which the Adviser or Sub-Advisers hold large positions may contact representatives of the Adviser or Sub-Advisers and may disclose material nonpublic information in such communication. The Advisers or Sub-Advisers would be restricted from trading on the basis of such material nonpublic information, limiting their flexibility in managing the Fund and possibly impacting Fund performance.

Cybersecurity Risk

The Fund, like all companies, may be susceptible to operational and information security risks. Cybersecurity failures or breaches of the Fund or its service providers or the issuers of securities in which the Fund invests, have the ability to cause disruptions and impact business operations, potentially resulting in financial losses, the inability of Fund shareholders to transact business, violations of applicable privacy and other laws, regulatory fines, penalties, reputational damage, reimbursement or other compensation costs, and/or additional compliance costs. The Fund and its shareholders could be negatively impacted as a result.

 

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Fund Policies

Fundamental Restrictions. Except as otherwise noted below, the Fund is subject to the following investment restrictions, which may be changed only by a vote of the Fund’s outstanding shares. Fundamental restrictions may be changed only by a vote of the lesser of (i) 67% or more of the Fund’s shares present at a meeting if the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding shares are present in person or represented by proxy, or (ii) more than 50% of the Fund’s outstanding shares. Any investment restriction that involves a maximum or minimum percentage of securities or assets (other than with respect to borrowing) shall not be considered to be violated unless an excess over or a deficiency under the percentage occurs immediately after, and is caused by, an acquisition or disposition of securities or utilization of assets by the Fund.

(1) The Fund is a “diversified company” as defined in the 1940 Act. The Fund will not purchase the securities of any issuer if, as a result, the Fund would fail to be a diversified company within the meaning of the 1940 Act, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, as such statute, rules and regulations are amended from time to time or are interpreted from time to time by the SEC staff (collectively, the “1940 Act Laws and Interpretations”) or except to the extent that the Fund may be permitted to do so by exemptive order or similar relief (collectively, with the 1940 Act Laws and Interpretations, the “1940 Act Laws, Interpretations and Exemptions”). In complying with this restriction, however, the Fund may purchase securities of other investment companies to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act Laws, Interpretations and Exemptions.

(2) The Fund may not borrow money or issue senior securities, except as permitted by the 1940 Act Laws, Interpretations and Exemptions.

(3) The Fund may not underwrite the securities of other issuers. This restriction does not prevent the Fund from engaging in transactions involving the acquisition, disposition or resale of its portfolio securities, regardless of whether the Fund may be considered to be an underwriter under the 1933 Act.

(4) The Fund will not make investments that will result in the concentration (as that term may be defined or interpreted by the 1940 Act Laws, Interpretations and Exemptions) of its investments in the securities of issuers primarily engaged in the same industry. This restriction does not limit the Fund’s investments in (i) obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities, (ii) tax-exempt obligations issued by governments or political subdivisions of governments, or (iii) with respect to Invesco Money Market Fund, bank instruments. In complying with this restriction, the Fund will not consider a bank-issued guaranty or financial guaranty insurance as a separate security.

(5) The Fund may not purchase real estate or sell real estate unless acquired as a result of ownership of securities or other instruments. This restriction does not prevent the Fund from investing in issuers that invest, deal, or otherwise engage in transactions in real estate or interests therein, or investing in securities that are secured by real estate or interests therein.

(6) The Fund may not purchase physical commodities or sell physical commodities unless acquired as a result of ownership of securities or other instruments. This restriction does not prevent the Fund from engaging in transactions involving futures contracts and options thereon or investing in securities that are secured by physical commodities.

(7) The Fund may not make personal loans or loans of its assets to persons who control or are under common control with the Fund, except to the extent permitted by 1940 Act Laws, Interpretations and Exemptions. This restriction does not prevent the Fund from, among other things, purchasing debt obligations, entering into repurchase agreements, loaning its assets to broker-dealers or institutional investors, or investing in loans, including assignments and participation interests.

 

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(8) The Fund may, notwithstanding any other fundamental investment policy or limitation, invest all of its assets in the securities of a single open-end management investment company with substantially the same fundamental investment objectives, policies and restrictions as the Fund.

The investment restrictions set forth above provide the Fund with the ability to operate under new interpretations of the 1940 Act or pursuant to exemptive relief from the SEC without receiving prior shareholder approval of the change. Even though the Fund has this flexibility, the Board has adopted non-fundamental restrictions for the Fund relating to certain of these restrictions which Invesco and, when applicable, the Sub-Advisers must follow in managing the Fund. Any changes to these non-fundamental restrictions, which are set forth below, require the approval of the Board.

Non-Fundamental Restrictions. Non-fundamental restrictions may be changed for the Fund without shareholder approval. The non-fundamental investment restrictions listed below apply to the Fund, unless otherwise indicated.

(1) In complying with the fundamental restriction regarding issuer diversification, the Fund will not, with respect to 75% of its total assets, purchase the securities of any issuer (other than securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any of its agencies or instrumentalities and securities issued by other investment companies), if, as a result, (i) more than 5% of the Fund’s total assets would be invested in the securities of that issuer, or (ii) the Fund would hold more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of that issuer. The Fund may purchase securities of other investment companies as permitted by the 1940 Act Laws, Interpretations and Exemptions.

(2) In complying with the fundamental restriction borrowing money and issuing Senior Securities, the Fund may borrow money in an amount not exceeding 33 1/3% of its total assets (including the amount borrowed) less liabilities (other than borrowings).

(3) In complying with the fundamental restriction regarding industry concentration, the Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in the securities of issuers whose principal business activities are in the same industry. For purposes oftheFund’s fundamental restriction regarding industry concentration, the U.S. Government shall not be considered an industry.

(4) Notwithstanding the fundamental restriction with regard to engaging in transactions involving futures contracts and options thereon or investing in securities that are secured by physical commodities, the Fund currently may not invest in any security (including futures contracts or options thereon) that is secured by physical commodities.

The Fund does not consider currencies or other financial commodities or contracts and financial instruments to be physical commodities (which include, for example, oil, precious metals and grains). Accordingly, the Fund will interpret thefundamental restriction and the related non-fundamental restriction to permit the Fund, subject to the Fund’s investment objective and general investment policies (as stated in the Fund’s prospectus and herein), to invest directly in foreign currencies and other financial commodities and to purchase, sell or enter into commodity futures contracts and options thereon, foreign currency forward contracts, foreign currency options, currency- commodity- and financial instrument-related swap agreements, hybrid instruments, interest rate or securities-related or foreign currency-related hedging instruments or other currency-, commodity- or financial instrument-related derivatives, subject to compliance with any applicable provisions of the federal securities or commodities laws. The Fund will interpret fundamental restriction regarding the purchase and sale of physical commodities and the related non-fundamental restriction to permit the Fund to invest in ETFs, investment companies and other pooled investment vehicles that invest in physical and/or financial commodities, subject to the limits described in the Fund’s prospectus and herein.

(5) In complying with the fundamental restriction with regard to making loans, the Fund may lend up to 33 1/3% of its total assets and may lend money to an Invesco Fund, on such terms and conditions as the SEC may require in an exemptive order.

 

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(6) Notwithstanding the fundamental restriction with regard to investing all assets in an open-end fund, the Fund may not invest all of its assets in the securities of a single open-end management investment company with the same fundamental investment objectives, policies and restrictions as the Fund.

(7) The Fund may not acquire any securities of registered open-end investment companies or registered unit investment trusts in reliance on Sections 12(d)(1)(F) or 12(d)(1)(G) of the 1940 Act.

(8) The Fund invests, under normal circumstances at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the component securities of TheBofA Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year U.S. Inflation Linked Treasury Index,and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities.

For purposes of the foregoing, “assets” means net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes. Derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to the securities in the Fund’s 80% policy may also be counted towards the Fund’s 80% policy. The Fund will provide written notice to its shareholders prior to any change to this policy, as required by the 1940 Act Laws, Interpretations and Exemptions.

Portfolio Turnover

For the fiscal years ended February 28, 2015 and February 28, 2014, the portfolio turnover rates for the Fundis presented in the table below. Unless otherwise indicated, variations in turnover rate may be due to a fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, changes in trading strategies and execution, market conditions and/or changes in Invesco’s investment outlook.

 

Turnover Rates

   2015     2014  

Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund

     106     136

Policies and Procedures for Disclosure of Fund Holdings

The Board has adopted policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of the Fund’s portfolio holdings (the Holdings Disclosure Policy). Invesco and the Board may amend the Holdings Disclosure Policy at any time without prior notice. Details of the Holdings Disclosure Policy and a description of the basis on which employees of Invesco and its affiliates may release information about portfolio securities in certain contexts are provided below.

Public release of portfolio holdings. The Fund discloses the following portfolio holdings information on http://www.invesco.com/us * :

 

Information

  

Approximate Date of Website

Posting

  

Information Remains Posted

on Website

Top ten holdings as of month-end    15 days after month-end    Until replaced with the following month’s top ten holdings
Select holdings included in the Fund’s Quarterly Performance Update    29 days after calendar quarter-end    Until replaced with the following quarter’s Quarterly Performance Update
Complete portfolio holdings as of calendar quarter-end    30 days after calendar quarter-end    For one year
Complete portfolio holdings are of fiscal quarter-end    60-70 days after fiscal quarter-end    For one year

 

* To locate the Fund’s portfolio holdings, go to http://www.invesco.com/us , choose “Individual Investors”, click on the “Products and Performance” tab, then click on the Mutual Funds link under the “Quick Links” tab, click on “Price and Performance” then click on the “Funds Materials” tab. A link to the Fund’s portfolio holdings is located under the “Holdings” column.

 

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These holdings are listed along with the percentage of the Fund’s net assets they represent. Generally, employees of Invesco and its affiliates may not disclose such portfolio holdings until one day after they have been posted on http://www.invesco.com/us. You may also obtain the publicly available portfolio holdings information described above by contacting us at 1-800-959-4246.

Selective disclosure of portfolio holdings pursuant to non-disclosure agreement . Employees of Invesco and its affiliates may disclose non-public full portfolio holdings on a selective basis only if Invesco’s U.S. Executive Management Committee (EMC) approves the parties to whom disclosure of non-public full portfolio holdings will be made. The EMC must determine that the proposed selective disclosure will be made for legitimate business purposes of the applicable Fund and is in the best interest of the applicable Fund’s shareholders. In making such determination, the EMC will address any perceived conflicts of interest between shareholders of such Fund and Invesco or its affiliates as part of granting its approval.

The Board exercises continuing oversight of the disclosure of Fund portfolio holdings by (1) overseeing the implementation and enforcement of the Holdings Disclosure Policy and the Invesco Funds Code of Ethics by the Chief Compliance Officer (or his designee) of Invesco and the Invesco Funds and (2) considering reports and recommendations by the Chief Compliance Officer concerning any material compliance matters (as defined in Rule 38a-1 under the 1940 Act and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended) that may arise in connection with the Holdings Disclosure Policy. Pursuant to the Holdings Disclosure Policy, the Board reviews the types of situations in which Invesco provides such selective disclosure and approves situations involving perceived conflicts of interest between shareholders of the applicable Fund and Invesco or its affiliates brought to the Board’s attention by Invesco.

Invesco discloses non-public full portfolio holdings information to the following persons in connection with the day-to-day operations and management of the Invesco Funds:

 

    Attorneys and accountants;

 

    Securities lending agents;

 

    Lenders to the Invesco Funds;

 

    Rating and rankings agencies;

 

    Persons assisting in the voting of proxies;

 

    Invesco Funds’ custodians;

 

    The Invesco Funds transfer agent(s) (in the event of a redemption in kind);

 

    Pricing services, market makers, or other persons who provide systems or software support in connection with Invesco Funds’ operations (to determine the price of securities held by an Invesco Fund);

 

    Financial printers;

 

    Brokers identified by the Invesco Funds’ portfolio management team who provide execution and research services to the team; and

 

    Analysts hired to perform research and analysis to the Invesco Funds’ portfolio management team.

In many cases, Invesco will disclose current portfolio holdings on a daily basis to these persons. In these situations, Invesco has entered into non-disclosure agreements which provide that the recipient of the portfolio holdings will maintain the confidentiality of such portfolio holdings and will not trade on such information (Non-Disclosure Agreements). Please refer to Appendix B for a list of examples of persons to whom Invesco provides non-public portfolio holdings on an ongoing basis.

 

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Invesco will also disclose non-public portfolio holdings information if such disclosure is required by applicable laws, rules or regulations, or by regulatory authorities having jurisdiction over Invesco and its affiliates or the Fund.

The Holdings Disclosure Policy provides that Invesco will not request, receive or accept any compensation (including compensation in the form of the maintenance of assets in the Fund or other mutual fund or account managed by Invesco or one of its affiliates) for the selective disclosure of portfolio holdings information.

Disclosure of certain portfolio holdings and related information without non-disclosure agreement. Invesco and its affiliates that provide services to the Fund, the Sub-Advisers and each of their employees may receive or have access to portfolio holdings as part of the day-to-day operations of the Fund.

From time to time, employees of Invesco and its affiliates may express their views orally or in writing on one or more of the Fund’s portfolio securities or may state that the Fund has recently purchased or sold, or continues to own, one or more securities. The securities subject to these views and statements may be ones that were purchased or sold since the Fund’s most recent quarter-end and therefore may not be reflected on the list of the Fund’s most recent quarter-end portfolio holdings disclosed on the website. Such views and statements may be made to various persons, including members of the press, brokers and other financial intermediaries that sell shares of the Fund shareholders in the Fund, persons considering investing in the Fund or representatives of such shareholders or potential shareholders, such as fiduciaries of a 401(k) plan or a trust and their advisers, and other entities for which Invesco or its affiliates provides or may provide investment advisory services. The nature and content of the views and statements provided to each of these persons may differ.

From time to time, employees of Invesco and its affiliates also may provide oral or written information (portfolio commentary) about the Fund, including, but not limited to, how the Fund’s investments are divided among various sectors, industries, countries, investment styles and capitalization sizes, and among stocks, bonds, currencies and cash, security types, bond maturities, bond coupons and bond credit quality ratings. This portfolio commentary may also include information on how these various weightings and factors contributed to Fund performance. Invesco may also provide oral or written information (statistical information) about various financial characteristics of the Fund or its underlying portfolio securities including, but not limited to, alpha, beta, R-squared, coefficient of determination, duration, maturity, information ratio, sharpe ratio, earnings growth, payout ratio, price/book value, projected earnings growth, return on equity, standard deviation, tracking error, weighted average quality, market capitalization, percent debt to equity, price to cash flow, dividend yield or growth, default rate, portfolio turnover, and risk and style characteristics. This portfolio commentary and statistical information about the Fund may be based on the Fund’s portfolio as of the most recent quarter-end or the end of some other interim period, such as month-end. The portfolio commentary and statistical information may be provided to various persons, including those described in the preceding paragraph. The nature and content of the information provided to each of these persons may differ.

Disclosure of portfolio holdings by traders. Additionally, employees of Invesco and its affiliates may disclose one or more of the portfolio securities of the Fund when purchasing and selling securities through broker-dealers, requesting bids on securities, obtaining price quotations on securities, or in connection with litigation involving the Fund’s portfolio securities. Invesco does not enter into formal Non-Disclosure Agreements in connection with these situations; however, the Fund would not continue to conduct business with a person who Invesco believed was misusing the disclosed information.

Disclosure of portfolio holdings of other Invesco-managed products. Invesco and its affiliates manage products sponsored by companies other than Invesco, including investment companies, offshore funds, and separate accounts. In many cases, these other products are managed in a similar fashion to certain Invesco Funds and thus have similar portfolio holdings. The sponsors of these other products managed by Invesco and its affiliates may disclose the portfolio holdings of their products at different times than Invesco discloses portfolio holdings for the Invesco Funds.

 

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Invesco provides portfolio holdings information for portfolios of Invesco Variable Insurance Funds (the Insurance Funds) to insurance companies whose variable annuity and variable life insurance accounts invest in the Insurance Funds (Insurance Companies). Invesco may disclose portfolio holdings information for the Insurance Funds to Insurance Companies with which Invesco has entered into Non-Disclosure Agreements up to five days prior to the scheduled dates for Invesco’s disclosure of similar portfolio holdings information for other Invesco Funds on http://www.invesco.com/us. Invesco provides portfolio holdings information for the Insurance Funds to such Insurance Companies to allow them to disclose this information on their websites at approximately the same time that Invesco discloses portfolio holdings information for the other Invesco Funds on its website. Invesco manages the Insurance Funds in a similar fashion to certain other Invesco Funds and thus the Insurance Funds and such other Invesco Funds have similar portfolio holdings. Invesco does not disclose the portfolio holdings information for the Insurance Funds on its website, and not all Insurance Companies disclose this information on their websites.

MANAGEMENT OF THE TRUST

Board of Trustees

The Trustees and officers of the Trust, their principal occupations during at least the last five years and certain other information concerning them are set forth in Appendix C.

Qualifications and Experience. In addition to the information set forth in Appendix C, the following sets forth additional information about the qualifications and experiences of each of the Trustees.

Interested Persons

Martin L. Flanagan, Trustee

Martin L. Flanagan has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Invesco Funds since 2007. Mr. Flanagan is president and chief executive officer of Invesco Ltd., a position he has held since August 2005. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Invesco Ltd.

Mr. Flanagan joined Invesco, Ltd. from Franklin Resources, Inc., where he was president and co-chief executive officer from January 2004 to July 2005. Previously he had been Franklin’s co-president from May 2003 to January 2004, chief operating officer and chief financial officer from November 1999 to May 2003, and senior vice president and chief financial officer from 1993 until November 1999.

Mr. Flanagan served as director, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Templeton, Galbraith & Hansberger, Ltd. before its acquisition by Franklin in 1992. Before joining Templeton in 1983, he worked with Arthur Andersen & Co.

Mr. Flanagan is a chartered financial analyst and a certified public accountant. He serves as vice chairman of the Investment Company Institute and a member of the executive board at the SMU Cox School of Business.

The Board believes that Mr. Flanagan’s long experience as an executive in the investment management area benefits the Fund.

Philip A. Taylor, Trustee

Philip A. Taylor has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Invesco Funds since 2006. Mr. Taylor has headed Invesco’s North American retail business as Senior Managing Director of Invesco Ltd. since April 2006. He previously served as chief executive officer of Invesco Trimark Investments since January 2002.

 

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Mr. Taylor joined Invesco in 1999 as senior vice president of operations and client services and later became executive vice president and chief operating officer.

Mr. Taylor was president of Canadian retail broker Investors Group Securities from 1994 to 1997 and managing partner of Meridian Securities, an execution and clearing broker, from 1989 to 1994. He held various management positions with Royal Trust, now part of Royal Bank of Canada, from 1982 to 1989. He began his career in consumer brand management in the U.S. and Canada with Richardson-Vicks, now part of Procter & Gamble.

The Board believes that Mr. Taylor’s long experience in the investment management business benefits the Fund.

Independent Trustees

Bruce L. Crockett, Trustee and Chair

Bruce L. Crockett has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Invesco Funds since 1978, and has served as Independent Chair of the Board of Trustees and their predecessor funds since 2004.

Mr. Crockett has more than 30 years of experience in finance and general management in the banking, aerospace and telecommunications industries. From 1992 to 1996, he served as president, chief executive officer and a director of COMSAT Corporation, an international satellite and wireless telecommunications company.

Mr. Crockett has also served, since 1996, as chairman of Crockett Technologies Associates, a strategic consulting firm that provides services to the information technology and communications industries. Mr. Crockett also serves on the Board of ALPS (Attorneys Liability Protection Society) and Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. (metallurgical company) and he is a life trustee of the University of Rochester Board of Directors.

The Board of Trustees elected Mr. Crockett to serve as its Independent Chair because of his extensive experience in managing public companies and familiarity with investment companies.

David C. Arch, Trustee

David C. Arch has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Invesco Funds and their predecessor funds since 2010.

Mr. Arch is the Chairman of Blistex Inc., a consumer health care products manufacturer. Mr. Arch is a member of the Board of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, the Board of Visitors, Institute for the Humanities, University of Michigan and the Audit Committee of Edward – Elmhurst Hospital. From 1984 to 2010, Mr. Arch served as Director or Trustee of investment companies in the Van Kampen Funds complex.

The Board believes that Mr. Arch’s experience as the CEO of a public company and his experience with investment companies benefits the Fund.

James T. Bunch, Trustee

James T. Bunch has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Invesco Funds since 2000.

 

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From 1988 to 2010, Mr. Bunch was Founding Partner of Green Manning & Bunch, Ltd., a leading investment banking firm located in Denver, Colorado. Green Manning & Bunch is an investment bank registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc. (FINRA) specializing in mergers and acquisitions, private financing of middle-market companies and corporate finance advisory services. Immediately prior to forming Green Manning & Bunch, Mr. Bunch was Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and a Director of Boettcher & Company, then the leading investment banking firm in the Rocky Mountain region.

Mr. Bunch began his professional career as a practicing attorney. He joined the prominent Denver-based law firm of Davis Graham & Stubbs in 1970 and later rose to the position of Chairman and Managing Partner of the firm.

At various other times during his career, Mr. Bunch has served as Chair of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD) Business District Conduct Committee, and Chair of the Colorado Bar Association Ethics Committee.

In June 2010, Mr. Bunch became the Managing Member of Grumman Hill Group LLC, a family office private equity investment manager.

The Board believes that Mr. Bunch’s experience as an investment banker and investment management lawyer benefits the Fund.

Rodney F. Dammeyer, Trustee

Rodney F. Dammeyer has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Invesco Funds and their predecessor funds since 2010.

Mr. Dammeyer is Chairman of CAC, LLC, a private company offering capital investment and management advisory services. Prior to this, Mr. Dammeyer was responsible for managing all of Sam Zell’s non-real estate investment activity as managing partner of Equity Group Corporate Investments.

From 1985 to 1995, Mr. Dammeyer was chief executive officer of Itel Corporation, which later changed its name to Anixter International. From 1983 to 1985, Mr. Dammeyer was senior vice president and chief financial officer of Household International, Inc. He was executive vice president and chief financial officer of Northwest Industries, Inc. from 1979 to 1983.

After graduating from Kent State University in 1962, Mr. Dammeyer began his business career with Arthur Andersen & Co. and was admitted to partnership in 1970. He served as chairman of the firm’s advisory council and a member of the board of directors’ nominating committee.

Mr. Dammeyer is a member of the boards of directors of Stericycle, Inc. and Quidel Corporation, in addition to several private companies. He also serves on the School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES) Advisory Board of the University of San Diego, the board of directors of High Tech charter schools, and the California Charter Schools Association.

From 1987 to 2010, Mr. Dammeyer served as Director or Trustee of investment companies in the Van Kampen Funds complex.

The Board believes that Mr. Dammeyer’s experience in executive positions at a number of public companies, his accounting experience and his experience serving as a director of investment companies benefits the Fund.

As of the close of business on December 31, 2015, Mr. Dammeyer will retire as a trustee of the Trust.

 

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Albert R. Dowden, Trustee

Albert R. Dowden, Trustee Albert R. Dowden has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Invesco Funds since 2000.

Mr. Dowden retired at the end of 1998 after a 24 year career with Volvo Group North America, Inc. and Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. Mr. Dowden joined Volvo as general counsel in 1974 and was promoted to increasingly senior positions until 1991 when he was appointed president, chief executive officer and director of Volvo Group North America and senior vice president of Swedish parent company AB Volvo.

Since retiring, Mr. Dowden continues to serve on the boards of the Reich & Tang Funds, Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc., and The Boss Group. Mr. Dowden’s charitable endeavors currently focus on Boys & Girls Clubs, where he has been active for many years, as well as several other not-for-profit organizations.

Mr. Dowden began his career as an attorney with a major international law firm, Rogers & Wells (1967 to 1976), which is now Clifford Chance.

The Board believes that Mr. Dowden’s extensive experience as a corporate executive benefits the Fund.

Jack M. Fields, Trustee

Jack M. Fields has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Invesco Funds since 1997.

Mr. Fields served as a member of Congress, representing the 8th Congressional District of Texas from 1980 to 1997. As a member of Congress, Mr. Fields served as Chairman of the House Telecommunications and Finance Subcommittee, which has jurisdiction and oversight of the Federal Communications Commission and the SEC. Mr. Fields co-sponsored the National Securities Markets Improvements Act of 1996, and played a leadership role in enactment of the Securities Litigation Reform Act.

Mr. Fields currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Twenty-First Century Group, Inc. in Washington, D.C., a bipartisan Washington consulting firm specializing in Federal government affairs.

Mr. Fields also serves as a Director of Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff), a premier professional employer organization with clients nationwide. In addition, Mr. Fields sits on the Board of the Discovery Channel Global Education Fund, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational resources to people in need around the world through the use of technology.

The Board believes that Mr. Fields’ experience in the House of Representatives, especially concerning regulation of the securities markets, benefits the Fund.

Dr. Prema Mathai-Davis, Trustee

Dr. Prema Mathai-Davis has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Invesco Funds since 1998.

Prior to her retirement in 2000, Dr. Mathai-Davis served as Chief Executive Officer of the YWCA of the USA. Prior to joining the YWCA, Dr. Mathai-Davis served as the Commissioner of the New York City Department for the Aging. She was a Commissioner of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority of New York, the largest regional transportation network in the U.S. Dr. Mathai-Davis also serves as a Trustee of the YWCA Retirement Fund, the first and oldest pension fund for women, and on the advisory board of the Johns Hopkins Bioethics Institute. Dr. Mathai-Davis was the president and chief executive officer of the Community Agency for Senior Citizens, a non-profit social service agency that she established in 1981. She also directed the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine-Hunter College Long-Term Care Gerontology Center, one of the first of its kind.

 

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The Board believes that Dr. Mathai-Davis’ extensive experience in running public and charitable institutions benefits the Fund.

Dr. Larry Soll, Trustee

Dr. Larry Soll has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Invesco Funds since 1997.

Formerly, Dr. Soll was Chairman of the Board (1987 to 1994), Chief Executive Officer (1982 to 1989; 1993 to 1994) and President (1982 to 1989) of Synergen Corp., a public company, and in such capacities supervised the activities of the Chief Financial Officer. Dr. Soll also has served as a director of three other public companies and as treasurer of a non-profit corporation. Dr. Soll currently serves as a trustee and a member of the Audit Committee of each of the funds within the Invesco Funds.

The Board believes that Dr. Soll’s experience as a chairman of a public company and in academia benefits the Funds.

Hugo F. Sonnenschein, Trustee

Hugo F. Sonnenschein has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Invesco Funds and their predecessor funds since 2010.

Mr. Sonnenschein is the President Emeritus and an Honorary Trustee of the University of Chicago and the Adam Smith Distinguished Service Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Chicago. Prior to July 2000, Mr. Sonnenschein served as President of the University of Chicago.

Mr. Sonnenschein is a Trustee of the University of Rochester and a member of its investment committee. He is also a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the American Philosophical Society, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. From 1994 to 2010, Mr. Sonnenschein served as Director or Trustee of investment companies in the Van Kampen Funds complex.

The Board believes that Mr. Sonnenschein’s experiences in academia and in running a university, and his experience as a director of investment companies benefits the Fund.

As of the close of business on December 31, 2015, Mr. Sonnenschein will retire as a trustee of the Trust.

Raymond Stickel, Jr., Trustee

Raymond Stickel, Jr. has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Invesco Funds since 2005.

Mr. Stickel retired after a 35-year career with Deloitte & Touche. For the last five years of his career, he was the managing partner of the investment management practice for the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut region. In addition to his management role, he directed audit and tax services for several mutual fund clients.

Mr. Stickel began his career with Touche Ross & Co. (the Firm) in Dayton, Ohio, became a partner in 1976 and managing partner of the office in 1985. He also started and developed an investment management practice in the Dayton office that grew to become a significant source of investment management talent for the Firm. In Ohio, he served as the audit partner on numerous mutual funds and on public and privately held companies in other industries. Mr. Stickel has also served on the Firm’s Accounting and Auditing Executive Committee.

 

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The Board believes that Mr. Stickel’s experience as a partner in a large accounting firm working with investment managers and investment companies, and his status as an Audit Committee Financial Expert, benefits the Fund.

Suzanne H. Woolsey, Trustee

Suzanne H. Woolsey has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Invesco Funds since 2014.

Ms. Woolsey is the Chief Executive Officer of Woolsey Partners LLC. She was formerly the chief operating officer and chief communications officer at the National Academy of Sciences and Engineering and Institute of Medicine/National Research Council from 1993 to 2003.

Ms. Woolsey served as trustee to the former Van Kampen investment companies from 2003 to 2010. She continued to serve as trustee or managing general partner to certain Invesco closed-end funds, Invesco Senior Loan Fund, and Invesco Exchange Fund following the acquisition of the Van Kampen family of funds in 2010. Ms. Woolsey also served as an independent director to the Fluor Corporation, a multi-billion dollar global engineering, construction, and management company from 2004 to 2014. Additionally, she served as independent director to the Neurogen Corporation, which is a publicly traded small molecule drug design company, from 1998 to 2006.

The Board believes that Ms. Woolsey’s experience as an independent director of numerous organizations and her service as a Trustee of certain Invesco closed-end funds, Invesco Exchange Fund, and Invesco Senior Loan Fund benefits the Fund.

Management Information

The Trustees have the authority to take all actions necessary in connection with the business affairs of the Trust, including, among other things, approving the investment objective, policies and procedures for the Fund. The Trust enters into agreements with various entities to manage the day-to-day operations of the Fund, including the Fund’s investment advisers, administrator, transfer agent, distributor and custodians. The Trustees are responsible for selecting these service providers and approving the terms of their contracts with the Fund, and exercising general oversight of these service providers on an ongoing basis.

Certain trustees and officers of the Trust are affiliated with Invesco and Invesco Ltd., the parent corporation of Invesco. All of the Trust’s executive officers hold similar offices with some or all of the other Invesco Funds.

Leadership Structure and the Board of Trustees . The Board is currently composed of thirteen Trustees, including eleven Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Fund, as that term is defined in the 1940 Act (collectively, the Independent Trustees and each an Independent Trustee). In addition to eight regularly scheduled meetings per year, the Board holds special meetings or informal conference calls to discuss specific matters that may require action prior to the next regular meeting. As discussed below, the Board has established five committees to assist the Board in performing its oversight responsibilities.

The Board has appointed an Independent Trustee to serve in the role of Chairman. The Chairman’s primary role is to participate in the preparation of the agenda for meetings of the Board and the identification of information to be presented to the Board and matters to be acted upon by the Board. The Chairman also presides at all meetings of the Board and acts as a liaison with service providers, officers, attorneys, and other Trustees generally between meetings. The Chairman may perform such

 

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other functions as may be requested by the Board from time to time. Except for any duties specified herein or pursuant to the Trust’s Declaration of Trust or By-laws, the designation of Chairman does not impose on such Independent Trustee any duties, obligations or liability that is greater than the duties, obligations or liability imposed on such person as a member of the Board, generally. The Fund has substantially the same leadership structure as the Trust.

The Board believes that its leadership structure, which includes an Independent Trustee as Chairman, allows for effective communication between the Trustees and Fund management, among the Board’s Trustees and among its Independent Trustees. The existing Board structure, including its committee structure, provides the Independent Trustees with effective control over Board governance while also providing insight from the two interested Trustees who are active officers of the Funds’ investment adviser. The Board’s leadership structure promotes dialogue and debate, which the Board believes will allow for the proper consideration of matters deemed important to the Fund and its shareholders and result in effective decision-making.

Risk Oversight. The Board considers risk management issues as part of its general oversight responsibilities throughout the year at regular meetings of the Investments, Audit, Compliance and Valuation, Distribution and Proxy Oversight Committees (as defined and further described below). These Committees in turn report to the full Board and recommend actions and approvals for the full Board to take.

Invesco prepares regular reports that address certain investment, valuation and compliance matters, and the Board as a whole or the Committees may also receive special written reports or presentations on a variety of risk issues at the request of the Board, a Committee or the Senior Officer. In addition, the Audit Committee of the Board meets regularly with Invesco Ltd.‘s internal audit group to review reports on their examinations of functions and processes within Invesco that affect the Fund.

The Investments Committee and its sub-committees receive regular written reports describing and analyzing the investment performance of the Fund. In addition, the portfolio managers of the Funds meet regularly with the sub-committees of the Investment Committee to discuss portfolio performance, including investment risk, such as the impact on the Fund of the investment in particular securities or instruments, such as derivatives. To the extent that the Fund changes a particular investment strategy that could have a material impact on the Fund’s risk profile, the Board generally is consulted in advance with respect to such change.

Invesco provides regular written reports to the Valuation, Distribution and Proxy Oversight Committee that enable the Committee to monitor the number of fair valued securities in a particular portfolio, the reasons for the fair valuation and the methodology used to arrive at the fair value. Such reports also include information concerning illiquid securities within the Fund’s portfolio. In addition, the Audit Committee reviews valuation procedures and pricing results with the Fund’s independent auditors in connection with such Committee’s review of the results of the audit of the Fund’s year end financial statement.

The Compliance Committee receives regular compliance reports prepared by Invesco’s compliance group and meets regularly with the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) to discuss compliance issues, including compliance risks. The Compliance Committee recommends and the Board adopts compliance policies and procedures for the Fund and approves such procedures for the Fund’s service providers. The compliance policies and procedures are specifically designed to detect, prevent and correct violations of the federal securities laws.

Committee Structure. The standing committees of the Board are the Audit Committee, the Compliance Committee, the Governance Committee, the Investments Committee and the Valuation, Distribution and Proxy Oversight Committee (the Committees).

 

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The members of the Audit Committee are Messrs. David C. Arch, James T. Bunch, Bruce L. Crockett, Rodney F. Dammeyer (Vice-Chair), Raymond Stickel, Jr. (Chair), Dr. Larry Soll, and Ms. Suzanne H. Woolsey. The Audit Committee’s primary purposes are to: (i) oversee qualifications, independence and performance of the independent registered public accountants; (ii) appoint independent registered public accountants for the Fund; (iii) pre-approve all permissible audit and non-audit services that are provided to Fund by their independent registered public accountants to the extent required by Section 10A(h) and (i) of the Exchange Act; (iv) pre-approve, in accordance with Rule 2-01(c)(7)(ii) of Regulation S-X, certain non-audit services provided by the Funds’ independent registered public accountants to Invesco and certain other affiliated entities; (v) review the audit and tax plans prepared by the independent registered public accountants; (vi) review the Fund’s audited financial statements; (vii) review the process that management uses to evaluate and certify disclosure controls and procedures in Form N-CSR; (viii) review the process for preparation and review of the Funds’ shareholder reports; (ix) review certain tax procedures maintained by the Fund; (x) review modified or omitted officer certifications and disclosures; (xi) review any internal audits of the Fund; (xii) establish procedures regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters and other alleged violations; (xiii) set hiring policies for employees and proposed employees of the Fund who are employees or former employees of the independent registered public accountants; and (xiv) remain informed of (a) the Fund’s accounting systems and controls, (b) regulatory changes and new accounting pronouncements that affect the Funds’ net asset value calculations and financial statement reporting requirements, and (c) communications with regulators regarding accounting and financial reporting matters that pertain to the Fund. During the fiscal year ended February 28, 2015, the Audit Committee held six meetings.

The members of the Compliance Committee are Messrs. Bunch, Dammeyer (Vice-Chair), Dr. Soll (Chair) and Stickel. The Compliance Committee is responsible for: (i) recommending to the Board and the independent trustees the appointment, compensation and removal of the Funds’ Chief Compliance Officer; (ii) recommending to the independent trustees the appointment, compensation and removal of the Funds’ Senior Officer appointed pursuant to the terms of the Assurances of Discontinuance entered into by the New York Attorney General, Invesco and INVESCO Funds Group, Inc. (IFG); (iii) reviewing any report prepared by a third party who is not an interested person of Invesco, upon the conclusion by such third party of a compliance review of Invesco; (iv) reviewing all reports on compliance matters from the Funds’ Chief Compliance Officer, (v) reviewing all recommendations made by the Senior Officer regarding Invesco’s compliance procedures, (vi) reviewing all reports from the Senior Officer of any violations of U.S. state and federal securities laws, the Colorado Consumer Protection Act, or breaches of Invesco’s fiduciary duties to Fund shareholders and of Invesco’s Code of Ethics; (vii) overseeing all of the compliance policies and procedures of the Fund and its service providers adopted pursuant to Rule 38a-1 of the 1940 Act; (viii) reviewing all reports made by Invesco’s Chief Compliance Officer; (ix) reviewing and recommending to the independent trustees whether to approve procedures to investigate matters brought to the attention of Invesco’s ombudsman; (x) risk management oversight with respect to the Fund and, in connection therewith, receiving and overseeing risk management reports from Invesco Ltd. that are applicable to the Fund or their service providers; and (xi) overseeing potential conflicts of interest that are reported to the Compliance Committee by Invesco, the Chief Compliance Officer, the Senior Officer and/or the compliance consultant. During the fiscal year ended February 28, 2015, the Compliance Committee held five meetings.

The members of the Governance Committee are Messrs. Arch, Crockett, Albert R. Dowden (Chair), Jack M. Fields (Vice-Chair), Hugo F. Sonnenschein, Dr. Prema Mathai-Davis, and Ms. Woolsey. The Governance Committee is responsible for: (i) nominating persons who will qualify as independent trustees for (a) election as trustees in connection with meetings of shareholders of the Fund that are called to vote on the election of trustees, (b) appointment by the Board as trustees in connection with filling vacancies that arise in between meetings of shareholders; (ii) reviewing the size of the Board, and recommending to the Board whether the size of the Board shall be increased or decreased; (iii) nominating the Chair of the Board; (iv) monitoring the composition of the Board and each committee of the Board, and monitoring the qualifications of all trustees; (v) recommending persons to serve as members of each committee of the Board (other than the Compliance Committee), as well as persons who shall serve as the chair and vice chair of each such committee; (vi) reviewing and recommending the

 

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amount of compensation payable to the independent trustees; (vii) overseeing the selection of independent legal counsel to the independent trustees; (viii) reviewing and approving the compensation paid to independent legal counsel to the independent trustees; (ix) reviewing and approving the compensation paid to counsel and other advisers, if any, to the Committees of the Board; and (x) reviewing as they deem appropriate administrative and/or logistical matters pertaining to the operations of the Board. During the fiscal year ended February 28, 2015, the Governance Committee held six meetings.

The Governance Committee will consider nominees recommended by a shareholder to serve as trustees, provided: (i) that such person is a shareholder of record at the time he or she submits such names and is entitled to vote at the meeting of shareholders at which trustees will be elected; and (ii) that the Governance Committee or the Board, as applicable, shall make the final determination of persons to be nominated. Notice procedures set forth in the Trust’s bylaws require that any shareholder of the Fund desiring to nominate a trustee for election at a shareholder meeting must submit to the Trust’s Secretary the nomination in writing not later than the close of business on the later of the 90th day prior to such shareholder meeting or the tenth day following the day on which public announcement is made of the shareholder meeting and not earlier than the close of business on the 120th day prior to the shareholder meeting.

The members of the Investments Committee are Messrs. Arch, Bunch (Chair), Crockett, Dammeyer (Vice-Chair), Dowden, Fields (Vice-Chair), Martin L. Flanagan, Sonnenschein (Vice-Chair), Stickel, Philip A. Taylor, Ms. Woolsey, and Drs. Mathai-Davis and Soll. The Investments Committee’s primary purposes are to: (i) assist the Board in its oversight of the investment management services provided by Invesco Ltd. and the Sub-Advisers; and (ii) review all proposed and existing advisory and sub-advisory arrangements for the Funds, and to recommend what action the full Board and the independent trustees take regarding the approval of all such proposed arrangements and the continuance of all such existing arrangements. During the fiscal year ended February 28, 2015, the Investments Committee held six meetings.

The Investments Committee has established three Sub-Committees. The Sub-Committees are responsible for: (i) reviewing the performance, fees and expenses of the Invesco Funds that have been assigned to a particular Sub-Committee (for each Sub-Committee, the Designated Funds), unless the Investments Committee takes such action directly; (ii) reviewing with the applicable portfolio managers from time to time the investment objective(s), policies, strategies and limitations of the Designated Funds; (iii) evaluating the investment advisory, sub-advisory and distribution arrangements in effect or proposed for the Designated Funds, unless the Investments Committee takes such action directly; (iv) being familiar with the registration statements and periodic shareholder reports applicable to their Designated Funds; and (v) such other investment-related matters as the Investments Committee may delegate to the Sub-Committee from time to time.

The members of the Valuation, Distribution and Proxy Oversight Committee are Messrs. Dowden, Fields, Dr. Mathai-Davis (Chair), and Sonnenschein (Vice-Chair). The primary purposes of the Valuation, Distribution and Proxy Oversight Committee are: (a) to address issues requiring action or oversight by the Board of the Invesco Funds (i) in the valuation of the Invesco Funds’ portfolio securities consistent with the Pricing Procedures, (ii) in oversight of the creation and maintenance by the principal underwriters of the Invesco Funds of an effective distribution and marketing system to build and maintain an adequate asset base and to create and maintain economies of scale for the Invesco Funds, (iii) in the review of existing distribution arrangements for the Invesco Funds under Rule 12b-1 and Section 15 of the 1940 Act, and (iv) in the oversight of proxy voting on portfolio securities of the Invesco Funds; and (b) to make regular reports to the full Board of the Invesco Funds.

The Valuation, Distribution and Proxy Oversight Committee is responsible for: (a) with regard to valuation, (i) developing an understanding of the valuation process and the Pricing Procedures, (ii) reviewing the Pricing Procedures and making recommendations to the full Board with respect thereto, (iii) reviewing the reports described in the Pricing Procedures and other information from Invesco Ltd.

 

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regarding fair value determinations made pursuant to the Pricing Procedures by Invesco’s internal valuation committee and making reports and recommendations to the full Board with respect thereto, (iv) receiving the reports of Invesco’s internal valuation committee requesting approval of any changes to pricing vendors or pricing methodologies as required by the Pricing Procedures and the annual report of Invesco Ltd. evaluating the pricing vendors, approving changes to pricing vendors and pricing methodologies as provided in the Pricing Procedures, and recommending annually the pricing vendors for approval by the full Board; (v) upon request of Invesco, assisting Invesco’s internal valuation committee or the full Board in resolving particular fair valuation issues; (vi) reviewing the reports described in the Procedures for Determining the Liquidity of Securities (the Liquidity Procedures) and other information from Invesco Ltd. regarding liquidity determinations made pursuant to the Liquidity Procedures by Invesco Ltd. and making reports and recommendations to the full Board with respect thereto, and (vii) overseeing actual or potential conflicts of interest by investment personnel or others that could affect their input or recommendations regarding pricing or liquidity issues; (b) with regard to distribution and marketing, (i) developing an understanding of mutual fund distribution and marketing channels and legal, regulatory and market developments regarding distribution, (ii) reviewing periodic distribution and marketing determinations and annual approval of distribution arrangements and making reports and recommendations to the full Board with respect thereto, and (iii) reviewing other information from the principal underwriters to the Invesco Funds regarding distribution and marketing of the Invesco Funds and making recommendations to the full Board with respect thereto; and (c) with regard to proxy voting, (i) overseeing the implementation of the Proxy Voting Guidelines (the Guidelines) and the Proxy Policies and Procedures (the Proxy Procedures) by Invesco Ltd. and the Sub-Advisers, reviewing the Quarterly Proxy Voting Report and making recommendations to the full Board with respect thereto, (ii) reviewing the Guidelines and the Proxy Procedures and information provided by Invesco Ltd. and the Sub-Advisers regarding industry developments and best practices in connection with proxy voting and making recommendations to the full Board with respect thereto, and (iii) in implementing its responsibilities in this area, assisting Invesco Ltd. in resolving particular proxy voting issues. The Valuation, Distribution and Proxy Oversight Committee was formed effective January 1, 2008. It succeeded the Valuation Committee which existed prior to 2008. During the fiscal year ended February 28, 2015, the Valuation, Distribution and Proxy Oversight Committee held six meetings.

Trustee Ownership of Fund Shares

The dollar range of equity securities beneficially owned by each trustee (i) in the Fund and (ii) on an aggregate basis, in all registered investment companies overseen by the trustee within the Invesco Funds complex, is set forth in Appendix C.

Compensation

Each trustee who is not affiliated with Invesco is compensated for his or her services according to a fee schedule that recognizes the fact that such trustee also serves as a trustee of other Invesco Funds. Each such trustee receives a fee, allocated among the Invesco Funds for which he or she serves as a trustee, that consists of an annual retainer component and a meeting fee component. The Chair of the Board and Chairs and Vice Chairs of certain committees receive additional compensation for their services.

Information regarding compensation paid or accrued for each trustee of the Trust who was not affiliated with Invesco during the year ended December 31, 2014 is found in Appendix D.

Pre-Amendment Retirement Plan for Trustees

The Trustees have adopted a retirement plan for the Trustees who are not affiliated with the Adviser. The Trustees also have adopted a retirement policy that permits each non-Invesco-affiliated Trustee to serve until December 31 of the year in which the Trustee turns 75.

 

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Annual retirement benefits are available from the Fund and/or the other Invesco Funds for which a Trustee serves (each, a Covered Fund), for each Trustee who is not an employee or officer of the Adviser, who either (a) became a Trustee prior to December 1, 2008, and who has at least five years of credited service as a Trustee (including service to a predecessor fund) of a Covered Fund, or (b) was a member of the Board of Trustees of a Van Kampen Fund immediately prior to June 1, 2010 (Former Van Kampen Trustee), and has at least one year of credited service as a Trustee of a Covered Fund after June 1, 2010.

For Trustees other than Former Van Kampen Trustees, effective January 1, 2006, for retirements after December 31, 2005, the retirement benefits will equal 75% of the Trustee’s annual retainer paid to or accrued by any Covered Fund with respect to such Trustee during the twelve-month period prior to retirement, including the amount of any retainer deferred under a separate deferred compensation agreement between the Covered Fund and the Trustee. The amount of the annual retirement benefit does not include additional compensation paid for Board meeting fees or compensation paid to the Chair of the Board and the Chairs and Vice Chairs of certain Board committees, whether such amounts are paid directly to the Trustee or deferred. The annual retirement benefit is payable in quarterly installments for a number of years equal to the lesser of (i) sixteen years or (ii) the number of such Trustee’s credited years of service. If a Trustee dies prior to receiving the full amount of retirement benefits, the remaining payments will be made to the deceased Trustee’s designated beneficiary for the same length of time that the Trustee would have received the payments based on his or her service or, if the Trustee has elected, in a discounted lump sum payment. A Trustee must have attained the age of 65 (60 in the event of disability) to receive any retirement benefit. A Trustee may make an irrevocable election to commence payment of retirement benefits upon retirement from the Board before age 72; in such a case, the annual retirement benefit is subject to a reduction for early payment.

If the Former Van Kampen Trustee completes at least 10 years of credited service after June 1, 2010, the retirement benefit will equal 75% of the Former “Van Kampen Trustee’s annual retainer paid to or accrued by any Covered Fund with respect to such Trustee during the twelve-month period prior to retirement, including the amount of any retainer deferred under a separate deferred compensation agreement between the Covered Fund and such Trustee. The amount of the annual retirement benefit does not include additional compensation paid for Board meeting fees or compensation paid to the Chair of the Board and the Chairs and Vice Chairs of certain Board committees, whether such amounts are paid directly to the Trustee or deferred. The annual retirement benefit is payable in quarterly installments for 10 years beginning after the later of the Former Van Kampen Trustee’s termination of service or attainment of age 72 (or age 60 in the event of disability or immediately in the event of death). If a Former Van Kampen Trustee dies prior to receiving the full amount of retirement benefits, the remaining payments will be made to the deceased Trustee’s designated beneficiary or, if the Trustee has elected, in a discounted lump sum payment.

If the Former Van Kampen Trustee completes less than 10 years of credited service after June 1, 2010, the retirement benefit will be payable at the applicable time described in the preceding paragraph, but will be paid in two components successively. For the period of time equal to the Former Van Kampen Trustee’s years of credited service after June 1, 2010, the first component of the annual retirement benefit will equal 75% of the compensation amount described in the preceding paragraph. Thereafter, for the period of time equal to the Former Van Kampen Trustee’s years of credited service after June 1, 2010, the second component of the annual retirement benefit will equal the excess of (x) 75% of the compensation amount described in the preceding paragraph, over (y) $68,041 plus an interest factor of 4% per year compounded annually measured from June 1, 2010 through the first day of each year for which payments under this second component are to be made. In no event, however, will the retirement benefits under the two components be made for a period of time greater than 10 years. For example, if the Former Van Kampen Trustee completes 7 years of credited service after June 1, 2010, he or she will receive 7 years of payments under the first component and thereafter 3 years of payments under the second component, and if the Former Van Kampen Trustee completes 4 years of credited service after June 1, 2010, he or she will receive 4 years of payments under the first component and thereafter 4 years of payments under the second component.

 

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Amendment of Retirement Plan and Conversion to Defined Contribution Plan

The Trustees approved an amendment to the Retirement Plan to convert it to a defined contribution benefit plan for active Trustees (the Amended Plan). Under the Amended Plan, the benefit amount was amended for each active Trustee to the present value of the Trustee’s existing retirement plan benefit as of December 31, 2013 (the Existing Plan Benefit) plus the present value of retirement benefits expected to be earned under the Retirement Plan through the end of the calendar year in which the Trustee attained age 75 (the Expected Future Benefit and, together with the Existing Plan Benefit, the Accrued Benefit). On the conversion date, the Covered Funds established bookkeeping accounts of their pro rata share of the Accrued Benefit, which is deemed to be invested in one or more Invesco Funds selected by the participating Trustees. Each Trustee’s Accrued Benefit is not funded and, with respect to the payments of amounts held in the accounts, the participating Trustees have the status of unsecured creditors of the Covered Funds. Trustees will be paid the adjusted account balance under the Amended Plan in quarterly installments for the same period as described above.

Deferred Compensation Agreements

Edward K. Dunn and Carl Frischling (former Trustees of funds in the Invesco Funds complex), Messrs. Bunch, Crockett and Fields and Drs. Mathai-Davis and Soll (for purposes of this paragraph only, the Deferring Trustees) have each executed a Deferred Compensation Agreement (collectively, the Compensation Agreements). Pursuant to the Compensation Agreements, the Deferring Trustees have the option to elect to defer receipt of up to 100% of their compensation payable by the Fund, and such amounts are placed into a deferral account and deemed to be invested in one or more Invesco Funds selected by the Deferring Trustees.

Distributions from these deferral accounts will be paid in cash, generally in equal quarterly installments over a period of up to ten (10) years (depending on the Compensation Agreement) beginning on the date selected under the Compensation Agreement. If a Deferring Trustee dies prior to the distribution of amounts in his or her deferral account, the balance of the deferral account will be distributed to his or her designated beneficiary. The Compensation Agreements are not funded and, with respect to the payments of amounts held in the deferral accounts, the Deferring Trustees have the status of unsecured creditors of the Fund and of each other Invesco Fund from which they are deferring compensation.

Purchase of Class A Shares of the Fund at Net Asset Value

The trustees and other affiliated persons of the Trust may purchase Class A shares of the Invesco Funds without paying an initial sales charge. Invesco Distributors permits such purchase because there is a reduced sales effort involved in sales to such purchasers, thereby resulting in relatively low expenses of distribution. For a complete description of the persons who will not pay an initial sales charge on purchases of Class A shares of the Invesco Funds, see “Appendix L — Purchase, Redemption and Pricing of Shares — Purchase and Redemption of Shares — Class A Shares Sold Without and Initial Sales Charge.”

Purchase of Class Y Shares of the Fund at Net Asset Value

The trustees and other affiliated persons of the Trust may purchase Class Y shares of the Invesco Funds. For a description please see “Appendix L — Purchase, Redemption and Pricing of Shares — Purchase and Redemption of Shares — Purchases of Class Y Shares.”

Code of Ethics

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and their affiliates, and governs, among other things, the personal trading activities of all such persons. Unless specifically noted, each Sub-Advisers’ Codes of Ethics do not materially differ from Invesco Code of Ethics discussed below. The Code of Ethics is intended to address conflicts of interest with the Trust that may arise from personal trading, including personal trading in most of the Invesco Funds. Personal trading, including personal trading involving securities that may be purchased or held by an Invesco Fund, is permitted under the Code of Ethics subject to certain restrictions; however, employees are required to pre-clear security transactions with the Compliance Officer or a designee and to report transactions on a regular basis.

Proxy Voting Policies

Invesco has adopted its own specific Proxy Voting Policies.

The Board has delegated responsibility for decisions regarding proxy voting for securities held by the Fund to the following Adviser/Sub-Adviser(s).

 

Fund

 

Adviser/Sub-Adviser

Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund

  Invesco Advisers, Inc.

Invesco (the Proxy Voting Entity) will vote such proxies in accordance with the proxy policies and procedures, as outlined above, which have been reviewed and approved by the Board, and which are found in Appendix E. Any material changes to the proxy policies and procedures will be submitted to the Board for approval. The Board will be supplied with a summary quarterly report of the Fund’s proxy voting record. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies related to its portfolio securities during the 12 months ended June 30, 2014 is available without charge at our Web site, http:// www.invesco.com/us . This information is also available at the SEC website, http://www.sec.gov .

CONTROL PERSONS AND PRINCIPAL HOLDERS OF SECURITIES

Information about the ownership of each class of the Fund’s shares by beneficial or record owners of the Fund and by trustees and officers as a group is found in Appendix F. A shareholder who owns beneficially 25% or more of the outstanding shares of a Fund is presumed to “control” the Fund.

INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND OTHER SERVICES

Investment Adviser

Invesco serves as the Fund’s investment adviser. The Adviser manages the investment operations of the Fund as well as other investment portfolios that encompass a broad range of investment objectives, and has agreed to perform or arrange for the performance of the Fund’s day-to-day management. The Adviser, as successor in interest to multiple investment advisers, has been an investment adviser since 1976. Invesco Advisers, Inc. is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Invesco Ltd. Invesco Ltd. and its subsidiaries are an independent global investment management group. Certain of the directors and officers of Invesco are also executive officers of the Trust and their affiliations are shown under “Management Information” herein.

As investment adviser, Invesco supervises all aspects of the Fund’s operations and provides investment advisory services to the Fund. Invesco obtains and evaluates economic, statistical and financial information to formulate and implement investment programs for the Fund. The Master Investment Advisory Agreement (Advisory Agreement) provides that, in fulfilling its responsibilities, Invesco may engage the services of other investment managers with respect to one or more of the Fund. The investment advisory services of Invesco are not exclusive and Invesco is free to render investment advisory services to others, including other investment companies.

 

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Pursuant to an administrative services agreement with the Fund, Invesco is also responsible for furnishing to the Fund, at Invesco’s expense, the services of persons believed to be competent to perform all supervisory and administrative services required by the Fund, which in the judgment of the trustees, are necessary to conduct the respective businesses of the Fund effectively, as well as the offices, equipment and other facilities necessary for their operations. Such functions include the maintenance of the Fund’s accounts and records, and the preparation of all requisite corporate documents such as tax returns and reports to the SEC and shareholders.

The Advisory Agreement provides that the Fund will pay or cause to be paid all expenses of the Fund not assumed by Invesco, including, without limitation: brokerage commissions, taxes, legal, auditing or governmental fees, custodian, transfer and shareholder service agent costs, expenses of issue, sale, redemption, and repurchase of shares, expenses of registering and qualifying shares for sale, expenses relating to trustee and shareholder meetings, the cost of preparing and distributing reports and notices to shareholders, the fees and other expenses incurred by the Trust on behalf of the Fund in connection with membership in investment company organizations, and the cost of printing copies of prospectuses and statements of additional information distributed to the Fund’s shareholders.

Invesco, at its own expense, furnishes to the Trust office space and facilities. Invesco furnishes to the Trust all personnel for managing the affairs of the Trust and each of its series of shares.

Pursuant to its Advisory Agreement with the Trust, Invesco receives a monthly fee from the Fund calculated at the annual rates indicated in the second column below, based on the average daily net assets of the Fund during the year. The Fund allocates advisory fees to a class based on the relative net assets of each class.

 

Fund Name    Net Assets      Annual Rate  

Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund

   First $ 500M         0.20
   Over $ 500M         0.175

Invesco may from time to time waive or reduce its fee. Voluntary fee waivers or reductions may be rescinded at any time without further notice to investors. During periods of voluntary fee waivers or reductions, Invesco will retain its ability to be reimbursed for such fee prior to the end of each fiscal year. Contractual fee waivers or reductions set forth in the Fee Table in the Fund’s prospectus may not be terminated or amended to the Fund’s detriment during the period stated in the agreement between Invesco and the Fund.

Invesco has contractually agreed through at least June 30, 2017, to waive advisory fees payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the advisory fee Invesco receives from the Affiliated Money Market Funds as a result of the Fund’s investment of uninvested cash in the Affiliated Money Market Funds. See “Description of the Fund and Its Investments and Risks — Investment Strategies and Risks — Other Investments — Other Investment Companies.”

Invesco also has contractually agreed through June 30, 2016 to waive advisory fees or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to limit the total annual fund operating expenses (excluding (i) interest; (ii) taxes; (iii) dividend expenses on short sales; (iv) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (v) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement) for the following Fund’s shares:

 

Fund

   [Expires June 30, 2016]

Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund

  

Class A Shares

   0.55%

Class A2 Shares

   0.45%

Class Y Shares

   0.30%

Class R5 Shares

   0.30%

Class R6 Shares

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Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are not operating expenses of the Fund directly, but are fees and expenses, including management fees of the investment companies in which the Fund invests. As a result, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement may exceed the Fund’s expense limit.

If applicable, such contractual fee waivers or reductions are set forth in the fee table to the Fund’s prospectus. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreements, they will terminate as indicated above. The fee waiver agreements cannot be terminated during their terms.

The management fees payable by the Fund, the amounts waived by Invesco and the net fee paid by the Fund for the last three fiscal years ended February 28, are found in Appendix G.

Investment Sub-Advisers

Invesco has entered into a Sub-Advisory Agreement with certain affiliates to serve as sub-advisers to the Fund, pursuant to which these affiliated sub-advisers may be appointed by Invesco from time to time to provide discretionary investment management services, investment advice, and/or order execution services to the Fund. These affiliated sub-advisers, each of which is a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 Act are:

Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH (Invesco Deutschland)

Invesco Asset Management Limited (Invesco Asset Management)

Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited (Invesco Japan)

Invesco Canada Ltd. (Invesco Canada)

Invesco Hong Kong Limited (Invesco Hong Kong)

Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. (Invesco Senior Secured); (each a Sub-Adviser and collectively, the Sub-Advisers).

Invesco and each Sub-Adviser are indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of Invesco Ltd.

The only fees payable to the Sub-Advisers under the Sub-Advisory Agreement are for providing discretionary investment management services. For such services, Invesco will pay each Sub-Adviser a fee, computed daily and paid monthly, equal to (i) 40% of the monthly compensation that Invesco receives from the Trust, multiplied by (ii) the fraction equal to the net assets of such Fund as to which such Sub-Adviser shall have provided discretionary investment management services for that month divided by the net assets of such Fund for that month. Pursuant to the Sub-Advisory Agreement, this fee is reduced to reflect contractual or voluntary fee waivers or expense limitations by Invesco, if any, in effect from time to time. In no event shall the aggregate monthly fees paid to the Sub-Advisers under the Sub-Advisory Agreement exceed 40% of the monthly compensation that Invesco receives from the Trust pursuant to its advisory agreement with the Trust, as reduced to reflect contractual or voluntary fees waivers or expense limitations by Invesco, if any.

Portfolio Managers

Appendix H contains the following information regarding the portfolio managers identified in the Fund’s prospectus:

 

    The dollar range of the managers’ investments in the Fund.

 

    A description of the managers’ compensation structure.

 

    Information regarding other accounts managed by the manager and potential conflicts of interest that might arise from the management of multiple accounts.

 

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Securities Lending Arrangements

If the Fund engages in securities lending, Invesco will provide the Fund investment advisory services and related administrative services. The Advisory Agreement describes the administrative services to be rendered by Invesco if the Fund engages in securities lending activities, as well as the compensation Invesco may receive for such administrative services. Services to be provided include: (a) overseeing participation in the securities lending program to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory and investment guidelines; (b) assisting the securities lending agent or principal (the agent) in determining which specific securities are available for loan; (c) monitoring the agent to ensure that securities loans are effected in accordance with Invesco’s instructions and with procedures adopted by the Board; (d) preparing appropriate periodic reports for, and seeking appropriate approvals from, the Board with respect to securities lending activities; (e) responding to agent inquiries; and (f) performing such other duties as may be necessary.

The Advisory Agreement authorizes Invesco to receive a separate fee equal to 25% of the net monthly interest or fee income retained or paid to the Fund for the administrative services that Invesco renders in connection with securities lending. Invesco has contractually agreed, however, not to charge this fee and to obtain Board approval prior to charging such fee in the future.

Service Agreements

Administrative Services Agreement. Invesco and the Trust have entered into a Master Administrative Services Agreement (Administrative Services Agreement) pursuant to which Invesco may perform or arrange for the provision of certain accounting and other administrative services to the Fund which are not required to be performed by Invesco under the Advisory Agreement. The Administrative Services Agreement provides that it will remain in effect and continue from year to year only if such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by the Board, including the independent trustees, by votes cast in person at a meeting called for such purpose. Under the Administrative Services Agreement, Invesco is entitled to receive from the Fund reimbursement of its costs or such reasonable compensation as may be approved by the Board. Currently, Invesco is reimbursed for the services of the Trust’s principal financial officer and her staff and any expenses related to fund accounting services.

Administrative services fees paid to Invesco by the Fund for the last three fiscal years ended February 28 are found in Appendix I.

Other Service Providers

Transfer Agent. Invesco Investment Services, Inc., (Invesco Investment Services), 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000, Houston, Texas 77046-1173, a wholly owned subsidiary of Invesco Ltd., is the Trust’s transfer agent.

The Transfer Agency and Service Agreement (the TA Agreement) between the Trust and Invesco Investment Services provides that Invesco Investment Services will perform certain services related to the servicing of shareholders of the Fund. Other such services may be delegated or sub-contracted to third party intermediaries. For servicing accounts holding Class A, A2, AX, B, BX, C, CX, P, R, RX, S, and Y, Invesco Cash Reserve and Investor Class shares, as applicable, the TA Agreement provides that the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, will pay Invesco Investment Services an annual fee per open shareholder account plus certain out of pocket expenses. This fee is paid monthly at the rate of 1/12 of the annual rate and is based upon the number of open shareholder accounts during each month. For servicing accounts holding Class R5 and R6 shares, as applicable, the TA Agreement provides that the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, will pay Invesco Investment Services a fee per trade executed, to be billed monthly,

 

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plus certain out-of-pocket expenses. In addition, all fees payable by Invesco Investment Services or its affiliates to third party intermediaries who service accounts pursuant to sub-transfer agency, omnibus account services and sub-accounting agreements are charged back to the Fund, subject to certain limitations approved by the Board. These payments are made in consideration of services that would otherwise be provided by Invesco Investment Services if the accounts serviced by such intermediaries were serviced by Invesco Investment Services directly. For more information regarding such payments to intermediaries, see the discussion under “Sub-Accounting and Networking Support Payments” found in Appendix L.

Sub-Transfer Agent. Invesco Canada, 5140 Yonge Street, Suite 800, Toronto, Ontario M2N 6X7, a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Invesco Ltd., provides services to the Trust as a sub-transfer agent, pursuant to an agreement between Invesco Canada and Invesco Investment Services. The Trust does not pay a fee to Invesco Canada for these services. Rather Invesco Canada is compensated by Invesco Investment Services, as a sub-contractor.

Custodian. The Bank of New York Mellon, 2 Hanson Place, Brooklyn, New York 11217-1431, is custodian of all securities and cash of the Fund. The Bank of New York Mellon also serves as sub-custodian to facilitate cash management.

The custodians are authorized to establish separate accounts in foreign countries and to cause foreign securities owned by the Fund to be held outside the United States in branches of U.S. banks and, to the extent permitted by applicable regulations, in certain foreign banks and securities depositories. Invesco is responsible for selecting eligible foreign securities depositories and for assessing the risks associated with investing in foreign countries, including the risk of using eligible foreign securities’ depositories in a country. The Custodian is responsible for monitoring eligible foreign securities depositories.

Under its contract with the Trust, the Custodian maintains the portfolio securities of the Fund, administers the purchases and sales of portfolio securities, collects interest and dividends and other distributions made on the securities held in the portfolios of the Fund and performs other ministerial duties. These services do not include any supervisory function over management or provide any protection against any possible depreciation of assets.

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. The Fund’s independent registered public accounting firm is responsible for auditing the financial statements of the Fund. The Audit Committee of the Board has appointed [                    ] as the independent registered public accounting firm to audit the financial statements of the Fund. Such appointment was ratified and approved by the Board.

Counsel to the Trust . Legal matters for the Trust have been passed upon by Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP, 2005 Market Street, Suite 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-7018.

BROKERAGE ALLOCATION AND OTHER PRACTICES

The Sub-Advisers have adopted compliance procedures that cover, among other items, brokerage allocation and other trading practices. If all or a portion of a Fund’s assets are managed by one or more Sub-Advisers, the decision to buy and sell securities and broker selection will be made by the Sub-Adviser for the assets it manages. Unless specifically noted, the Sub-Advisers brokerage allocation procedures do not materially differ from Invesco Advisers, Inc.‘s procedures.

Brokerage Transactions

Placing trades generally involves acting on portfolio manager instructions to buy or sell a specified amount of portfolio securities, including selecting one or more broker-dealers, including affiliated and third-party broker-dealers, to execute the trades, and negotiating commissions and spreads. Various Invesco Ltd. subsidiaries have created a global equity trading desk. The global equity trading desk has

 

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assigned local traders in six primary trading centers to place equity securities trades in their regions. Invesco Advisers’ Americas desk, located in Atlanta, Houston and Toronto, generally places trades of equity securities trading in North America, Canada and Latin America; the Hong Kong desk of Invesco Hong Kong (the Hong Kong Desk) generally places trades of equity securities in the Asia-Pacific markets, except Japan and Australia; the Japan trading desk of Invesco Japan generally places trades of equity securities in the Japanese markets; the London trading desk of Invesco Asset Management (the London Desk) generally places trades of equity securities in European, Middle Eastern and African countries; the Australian desk, located in Sydney and Melbourne, for the execution of orders of equity securities trading in the Australian and New Zealand markets and the Taipei desk, located in Taipei, for the execution of orders of securities trading in the Chinese market. Invesco, Invesco Canada, Invesco Japan, Invesco Deutschland, Invesco Hong Kong and Invesco Asset Management use the global equity trading desk to place equity trades. Other Sub-Advisers may use the global equity trading desk in the future. The trading procedures for the global trading desks are similar in all material respects.

References in the language below to actions by Invesco or a Sub-Adviser (other than Invesco Canada or Invesco Japan) making determinations or taking actions related to equity trading include these entities’ delegation of these determinations/actions to the Americas Desk, the Hong Kong Desk, and the London Desk. Even when trading is delegated by Invesco or the Sub-Adviser to the various arms of the global equity trading desk, Invesco or the Sub-Adviser that delegates trading is responsible for oversight of this trading activity.

Invesco or the Sub-Advisers makes decisions to buy and sell securities for the Fund, selects broker-dealers (each, a Broker), effects the Fund’s investment portfolio transactions, allocates brokerage fees in such transactions and, where applicable, negotiates commissions and spreads on transactions. Invesco’s and the Sub-Advisers’ primary consideration in effecting a security transaction is to obtain best execution, which is defined as prompt and efficient execution of the transaction at the best obtainable price with payment of commissions, mark-ups or mark-downs which are reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage services provided by the Broker. While Invesco or the Sub-Advisers seek reasonably competitive commission rates, the Fund may not pay the lowest commission or spread available. See “Broker Selection” below.

Some of the securities in which the Fund invest are traded in OTC markets. Portfolio transactions in such markets may be effected on a principal basis at net prices without commissions, but which include compensation to the Broker in the form of a mark-up or mark-down, or on an agency basis, which involves the payment of negotiated brokerage commissions to the Broker, including electronic communication networks. Purchases of underwritten issues, which include initial public offerings and secondary offerings, include a commission or concession paid by the issuer (not the Fund) to the underwriter. Purchases of money market instruments may be made directly from issuers without the payment of commissions.

Historically, Invesco and the Sub-Advisers did not negotiate commission rates on stock markets outside the United States. In recent years many overseas stock markets have adopted a system of negotiated rates; however, a number of markets maintain an established schedule of minimum commission rates.

In some cases, Invesco may decide to place trades on a “blind principal bid” basis, which involves combining all trades for one or more portfolios into a single basket, and generating a description of the characteristics of the basket for provision to potential executing brokers. Based on the trade characteristics information provided by Invesco, these brokers submit bids for executing all of the required trades at the market close price for a specific commission. Invesco generally selects the broker with the lowest bid to execute these trades.

Brokerage commissions paid during the last three fiscal years ended February 28, are found in Appendix J.

 

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Commissions

The Fund may engage in certain principal and agency transactions with banks and their affiliates that own 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities of an Invesco Fund, provided the conditions of an exemptive order received by the Invesco Funds from the SEC are met. In addition, a Fund may purchase or sell a security from or to certain other Invesco Funds or other accounts (and may invest in the Affiliated Money Market Funds) provided the Fund follows procedures adopted by the Boards of the various Invesco Funds, including the Trust. These inter-fund transactions do not generate brokerage commissions but may result in custodial fees or taxes or other related expenses.

Broker Selection

Invesco’s or the Sub-Advisers’ primary consideration in selecting Brokers to execute portfolio transactions for the Fund is to obtain best execution. In selecting a Broker to execute a portfolio transaction in equity securities for the Fund, Invesco or the Sub-Advisers consider the full range and quality of a Broker’s services, including the value of research and/or brokerage services provided, execution capability, commission rate, and willingness to commit capital, anonymity and responsiveness. Invesco’s and the Sub-Advisers’ primary consideration when selecting a Broker to execute a portfolio transaction in fixed income securities for the Fund is the Broker’s ability to deliver or sell the relevant fixed income securities; however, Invesco and the Sub-Advisers will also consider the various factors listed above. In each case, the determinative factor is not the lowest commission or spread available but whether the transaction represents the best qualitative execution for the Fund. Invesco and the Sub-Advisers will not select Brokers based upon their promotion or sale of Fund shares.

In choosing Brokers to execute portfolio transactions for the Fund, Invesco or the Sub-Advisers may select Brokers that are not affiliated with Invesco that provide brokerage and/or research services (Soft Dollar Products) to the Fund and/or the other accounts over which Invesco and its affiliates have investment discretion. Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, provides that Invesco or the Sub-Advisers, under certain circumstances, lawfully may cause an account to pay a higher commission than the lowest available. Under Section 28(e)(1), Invesco or the Sub-Advisers must make a good faith determination that the commissions paid are “reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services provided . viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or [Invesco’s or the Sub-Advisers’] overall responsibilities with respect to the accounts as to which [it] exercises investment discretion.” The services provided by the Broker also must lawfully and appropriately assist Invesco or the Sub-Advisers in the performance of its investment decision-making responsibilities. Accordingly, the Fund may pay a Broker commissions higher than those available from another Broker in recognition of the Broker’s provision of Soft Dollar Products to Invesco or the Sub-Advisers.

Invesco and the Sub-Advisers face a potential conflict of interest when they use client trades to obtain Soft Dollar Products. This conflict exists because Invesco and the Sub-Advisers are able to use the Soft Dollar Products to manage client accounts without paying cash for the Soft Dollar Products, which reduces Invesco’s or the Sub-Advisers’ expenses to the extent that Invesco or the Sub-Advisers would have purchased such products had they not been provided by Brokers. Section 28(e) permits Invesco or the Sub-Advisers to use Soft Dollar Products for the benefit of any account it manages. Certain Invesco-managed accounts (or accounts managed by the Sub-Advisers) may generate soft dollars used to purchase Soft Dollar Products that ultimately benefit other Invesco Advisers, Inc.-managed accounts (or Sub-Adviser-managed accounts), effectively cross subsidizing the other Invesco-managed accounts (or the other Sub-Adviser-managed accounts) that benefit directly from the product. Invesco or the Sub-Advisers may not use all of the Soft Dollar Products provided by Brokers through which the Fund effects securities transactions in connection with managing the Fund whose trades generated the soft dollars used to purchase such products.

 

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Invesco presently engages in the following instances of cross-subsidization:

Fixed income funds normally do not generate soft dollar commissions to pay for Soft Dollar Products. Therefore, soft dollar commissions used to pay for Soft Dollar Products which are used to manage certain fixed income Invesco Funds are generated entirely by equity Invesco Funds and other equity client accounts managed by Invesco. In other words, certain fixed income Invesco Funds are cross-subsidized by the equity Invesco Funds in that the fixed income Invesco Funds receive the benefit of Soft Dollar Products services for which they do not pay. Similarly, other accounts managed by Invesco or certain of its affiliates may benefit from Soft Dollar Products services for which they do not pay.

Invesco and the Sub-Advisers attempt to reduce or eliminate the potential conflicts of interest concerning the use of Soft Dollar Products by directing client trades for Soft Dollar Products only if Invesco or the Sub-Advisers conclude that the Broker supplying the product is capable of providing best execution.

Certain Soft Dollar Products may be available directly from a vendor on a hard dollar basis; other Soft Dollar Products are available only through Brokers in exchange for soft dollars. Invesco and the Sub-Advisers use soft dollars to purchase two types of Soft Dollar Products:

 

    proprietary research created by the Broker executing the trade, and

 

    other products created by third parties that are supplied to Invesco or the Sub-Advisers through the Broker executing the trade.

Proprietary research consists primarily of traditional research reports, recommendations and similar materials produced by the in-house research staffs of broker-dealer firms. This research includes evaluations and recommendations of specific companies or industry groups, as well as analyses of general economic and market conditions and trends, market data, contacts and other related information and assistance. Invesco periodically rates the quality of proprietary research produced by various Brokers. Based on the evaluation of the quality of information that Invesco receives from each Broker, Invesco develops an estimate of each Broker’s share of Invesco clients’ commission dollars and attempts to direct trades to these firms to meet these estimates.

Invesco and the Sub-Advisers also use soft dollars to acquire products from third parties that are supplied to Invesco or the Sub-Advisers through Brokers executing the trades or other Brokers who “step in” to a transaction and receive a portion of the brokerage commission for the trade. Invesco or the Sub-Advisers may from time to time instruct the executing Broker to allocate or “step out” a portion of a transaction to another Broker. The Broker to which Invesco or the Sub-Advisers has “stepped out” would then settle and complete the designated portion of the transaction, and the executing Broker would settle and complete the remaining portion of the transaction that has not been “stepped out.” Each Broker may receive a commission or brokerage fee with respect to that portion of the transaction that it settles and completes.

Soft Dollar Products received from Brokers supplement Invesco’s and or the Sub-Advisers’ own research (and the research of certain of its affiliates), and may include the following types of products and services:

 

    Database Services – comprehensive databases containing current and/or historical information on companies and industries and indices. Examples include historical securities prices, earnings estimates and financial data. These services may include software tools that allow the user to search the database or to prepare value-added analyses related to the investment process (such as forecasts and models used in the portfolio management process).

 

    Quotation/Trading/News Systems – products that provide real time market data information, such as pricing of individual securities and information on current trading, as well as a variety of news services.

 

    Economic Data/Forecasting Tools – various macro economic forecasting tools, such as economic data or currency and political forecasts for various countries or regions.

 

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    Quantitative/Technical Analysis – software tools that assist in quantitative and technical analysis of investment data.

 

    Fundamental/Industry Analysis – industry specific fundamental investment research

 

    Fixed Income Security Analysis – data and analytical tools that pertain specifically to fixed income securities. These tools assist in creating financial models, such as cash flow projections and interest rate sensitivity analyses, which are relevant to fixed income securities.

 

    Other Specialized Tools – other specialized products, such as consulting analyses, access to industry experts, and distinct investment expertise such as forensic accounting or custom built investment-analysis software.

If Invesco or the Sub-Advisers determine that any service or product has a mixed use (i.e., it also serves functions that do not assist the investment decision-making or trading process), Invesco or the Sub-Advisers will allocate the costs of such service or product accordingly in its reasonable discretion. Invesco or the Sub-Advisers will allocate brokerage commissions to Brokers only for the portion of the service or product that Invesco or the Sub-Advisers determine assists it in the investment decision-making or trading process and will pay for the remaining value of the product or service in cash.

Outside research assistance is useful to Invesco or the Sub-Advisers because the Brokers used by Invesco or the Sub-Advisers tend to provide more in-depth analysis of a broader universe of securities and other matters than Invesco’s or the Sub-Advisers’ staff follows. In addition, such services provide Invesco or the Sub-Advisers with a diverse perspective on financial markets. Some Brokers may indicate that the provision of research services is dependent upon the generation of certain specified levels of commissions and underwriting concessions by Invesco’s or the Sub-Advisers’ clients, including the Fund. However, the Fund is not under any obligation to deal with any Broker in the execution of transactions in portfolio securities. In some cases, Soft Dollar Products are available only from the Broker providing them. In other cases, Soft Dollar Products may be obtainable from alternative sources in return for cash payments. Invesco and the Sub-Advisers believe that because Broker research supplements rather than replaces Invesco’s or the Sub-Advisers’ research, the receipt of such research tends to improve the quality of Invesco’s or the Sub-Advisers’ investment advice. The advisory fee paid by the Fund is not reduced because Invesco or the Sub-Advisers receive such services. To the extent the Fund’s portfolio transactions are used to obtain Soft Dollar Products, the brokerage commissions obtained by the Fund might exceed those that might otherwise have been paid.

Invesco or the Sub-Advisers may determine target levels of brokerage business with various Brokers on behalf of its clients (including the Fund) over a certain time period. Invesco determines target levels based upon the following factors, among others: (1) the execution services provided by the Broker; and (2) the research services provided by the Broker. Portfolio transactions may be effected through Brokers that recommend the Fund to their clients, or that act as agent in the purchase of the Fund’s shares for their clients, provided that Invesco or the Sub-Advisers believe such Brokers provide best execution and such transactions are executed in compliance with Invesco’s policy against using directed brokerage to compensate Brokers for promoting or selling Invesco Fund shares. Invesco and the Sub-Advisers will not enter into a binding commitment with Brokers to place trades with such Brokers involving brokerage commissions in precise amounts.

Directed Brokerage (Research Services)

Directed brokerage (research services) paid by the Fund during the last fiscal year ended February 28, are found in Appendix K.

Affiliated Transactions

Invesco may place trades with Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (ICMI), a broker-dealer with whom it is under common control, provided Invesco determines that the affiliate’s trade execution abilities and costs are at least comparable to those of non-affiliated brokerage firms with which Invesco could

 

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otherwise place similar trades. ICMI receives brokerage commissions in connection with effecting trades for the Fund and, therefore, use of ICMI presents a conflict of interest for Invesco. Trades placed through ICMI, including the brokerage commissions paid to ICMI, are subject to procedures adopted by the Boards of the various Invesco Funds, including the Trust.

Brokerage commissions on affiliated transactions paid by the Fund during the last three fiscal years ended February 28 are found in Appendix J.

Regular Brokers

Information concerning the Fund’s acquisition of securities of their Brokers during the last fiscal year ended February 28 is found in Appendix K.

Allocation of Portfolio Transactions

Invesco and the Sub-Advisers manage numerous Invesco Funds and other accounts. Some of these accounts may have investment objectives similar to the Fund. Occasionally, identical securities will be appropriate for investment by one of the Fund and by another Invesco Fund or one or more other accounts. However, the position of each account in the same security and the length of time that each account may hold its investment in the same security may vary. Invesco and the Sub-Advisers will also determine the timing and amount of purchases for an account based on its cash position. If the purchase or sale of securities is consistent with the investment policies of the Fund and one or more other accounts, and is considered at or about the same time, Invesco or the Sub-Advisers will allocate transactions in such securities among the Fund and these accounts on a pro rata basis based on order size or in such other manner believed by Invesco to be fair and equitable. Invesco or the Sub-Advisers may combine transactions in accordance with applicable laws and regulations to obtain the most favorable execution. Simultaneous transactions could, however, adversely affect the Fund’s ability to obtain or dispose of the full amount of a security which it seeks to purchase or sell.

Allocation of Initial Public Offering (IPO) Transactions

Certain of the Invesco Funds or other accounts managed by Invesco may become interested in participating in IPOs. Purchases of IPOs by one Invesco Fund or other accounts may also be considered for purchase by one or more other Invesco Funds or accounts. Invesco combines indications of interest for IPOs for all Invesco Funds and accounts participating in purchase transactions for that IPO. When the full amount of all IPO orders for such Invesco Funds and accounts cannot be filled completely, Invesco shall allocate such transactions in accordance with the following procedures:

Invesco or the Sub-Advisers may determine the eligibility of each Invesco Fund and account that seeks to participate in a particular IPO by reviewing a number of factors, including market capitalization/liquidity suitability and sector/style suitability of the investment with the Invesco Fund’s or account’s investment objective, policies, strategies and current holdings. Invesco will allocate securities issued in IPOs to eligible Invesco Funds and accounts on a pro rata basis based on order size.

Invesco Canada, Invesco Hong Kong and Invesco Japan allocate IPOs on a pro rata basis based on size of order or in such other manner which they believe is fair and equitable.

Invesco Asset Management allocates IPOs on a pro rata basis based on account size or in such other manner believed by Invesco Asset Management to be fair and equitable.

Invesco Deutschland and Invesco Senior Secured do not subscribe to IPOs.

PURCHASE, REDEMPTION AND PRICING OF SHARES

Please refer to Appendix L for information on Purchase, Redemption and Pricing of Shares.

 

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DIVIDENDS, DISTRIBUTIONS AND TAX MATTERS

Dividends and Distributions

The following discussion of dividends and distributions should be read in connection with the applicable sections in the Prospectus.

All dividends and distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional shares of the same class of the Fundunless the shareholder has requested in writing to receive such dividends and distributions in cash or that they be invested in shares of another Invesco Fund, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Prospectusunder the caption “Purchasing Shares Automatic Dividend and Distribution Investment.” Such dividends and distributions will be reinvested at the net asset value per share determined on the ex-dividend date.

The Fund calculates income dividends and capital gain distributions the same way for each class. The amount of any income dividends per share will differ, however, generally due to any differences in the distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees applicable to the classes, as well as any other expenses attributable to a particular class (Class Expenses). Class Expenses, including distribution plan expenses, must be allocated to the class for which they are incurred consistent with applicable legal principles under the 1940 Act.

Tax Matters

The following is a summary of certain additional tax considerations generally affecting the Fund and its shareholders that are not described in the Prospectus. No attempt is made to present a detailed explanation of the tax treatment of the Fund or its shareholders, and the discussion here and in the Prospectus is not intended as a substitute for careful tax planning.

This “Tax Matters” section is based on the Internal Revenue Code (Code) and applicable regulations in effect on the date of this SAI. Future legislative, regulatory or administrative changes, including provisions of current law that sunset and thereafter no longer apply, or court decisions may significantly change the tax rules applicable to the Fund and its shareholders. Any of these changes or court decisions may have a retroactive effect.

This is for general information only and not tax advice. All investors should consult their own tax advisors as to the federal, state, local and foreign tax provisions applicable to them.

Taxation of the Fund. The Fund has elected and intends to qualify (or, if newly organized, intends to elect and qualify) each year as a “regulated investment company” (sometimes referred to as a regulated investment company, RIC or fund) under Subchapter M of the Code. If the Fund qualifies, the Fund will not be subject to federal income tax on the portion of its investment company taxable income (i.e., generally, taxable interest, dividends, net short-term capital gains and other taxable ordinary income net of expenses without regard to the deduction for dividends paid) and net capital gain (i.e., the excess of net long-term capital gains over net short-term capital losses) that it distributes to shareholders.

Qualification as a regulated investment company. In order to qualify for treatment as a regulated investment company, the Fund must satisfy the following requirements:

 

    Distribution Requirement — the Fund must distribute an amount equal to the sum of at least 90% of its investment company taxable income and 90% of its net tax-exempt income, if any, for the tax year (certain distributions made by the Fund after the close of its tax year are considered distributions attributable to the previous tax year for purposes of satisfying this requirement).

 

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    Income Requirement — the Fund must derive at least 90% of its gross income from dividends, interest, certain payments with respect to securities loans, and gains from the sale or other disposition of stock, securities or foreign currencies, or other income (including, but not limited to, gains from options, futures or forward contracts) derived from its business of investing in such stock, securities or currencies and net income derived from qualified publicly traded partnerships (QPTPs).

 

    Asset Diversification Test — the Fund must satisfy the following asset diversification test at the close of each quarter of the Fund’s tax year: (1) at least 50% of the value of the Fund’s assets must consist of cash and cash items, U.S. Government securities, securities of other regulated investment companies, and securities of other issuers (as to which the Fund has not invested more than 5% of the value of the Fund’s total assets in securities of an issuer and as to which the Fund does not hold more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of the issuer); and (2) no more than 25% of the value of the Fund’s total assets may be invested in the securities of any one issuer (other than U.S. Government securities or securities of other regulated investment companies) or of two or more issuers which the Fund controls and which are engaged in the same or similar trades or businesses, or, collectively, in the securities of QPTPs.

In some circumstances, the character and timing of income realized by the Fund for purposes of the Income Requirement or the identification of the issuer for purposes of the Asset Diversification Test is uncertain under current law with respect to a particular investment, and an adverse determination or future guidance by the IRS with respect to such type of investment may adversely affect the Fund’s ability to satisfy these requirements. See “Tax Treatment of Portfolio Transactions” with respect to the application of these requirements to certain types of investments. In other circumstances, the Fund may be required to sell portfolio holdings in order to meet the Income Requirement, Distribution Requirement, or Asset Diversification Test, which may have a negative impact on the Fund’s income and performance. In lieu of potential disqualification, the Fund is permitted to pay a tax for certain failures to satisfy the Asset Diversification Test or Income Requirement, which, in general, are limited to those due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect.

The Fund may use “equalization accounting” (in lieu of making some cash distributions) in determining the portion of its income and gains that has been distributed. If the Fund uses equalization accounting, it will allocate a portion of its undistributed investment company taxable income and net capital gain to redemptions of Fund shares and will correspondingly reduce the amount of such income and gains that it distributes in cash. However, the Fund intends to make cash distributions for each taxable year in an aggregate amount that is sufficient to satisfy the Distribution Requirement without taking into account its use of equalization accounting. If the IRS determines that the Fund’s allocation is improper and that the Fund has under-distributed its income and gain for any taxable year, the Fund may be liable for federal income and/or excise tax.

If for any taxable year the Fund does not qualify as a regulated investment company, all of its taxable income (including its net capital gain) would be subject to tax at regular corporate rates without any deduction for dividends paid to shareholders, and the dividends would be taxable to the shareholders as ordinary income (or possibly as qualified dividend income) to the extent of the Fund’s current and accumulated earnings and profits. Failure to qualify as a regulated investment company thus would have a negative impact on the Fund’s income and performance. Subject to savings provisions for certain inadvertent failures to satisfy the Income Requirement or Asset Diversification Test which, in general, are limited to those due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect, it is possible that the Fund will not qualify as a regulated investment company in any given tax year. Even if such savings provisions apply, the Fund may be subject to a monetary sanction of $50,000 or more. Moreover, the Board reserves the right not to maintain the qualification of the Fund as a regulated investment company if it determines such a course of action to be beneficial to shareholders.

Portfolio turnover. For investors that hold their Fund shares in a taxable account, a high portfolio turnover rate (except in a money market fund that maintains a stable net asset value) may result

 

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in higher taxes. This is because a fund with a high turnover rate may accelerate the recognition of capital gains and more of such gains are likely to be taxable as short-term rather than long-term capital gains in contrast to a comparable fund with a low turnover rate. Any such higher taxes would reduce the Fund’s after-tax performance. See “Taxation of Fund Distributions — Capital gain dividends” below.

For non-U.S. investors, any such acceleration of the recognition of capital gains that results in more short-term and less long-term capital gains being recognized by the Fund may cause such investors to be subject to increased U.S. withholding taxes. See, “Foreign Shareholders — U.S. withholding tax at the source” below.

Capital loss carryovers. The capital losses of the Fund, if any, do not flow through to shareholders. Rather, the Fund may use its capital losses, subject to applicable limitations, to offset its capital gains without being required to pay taxes on or distribute to shareholders such gains that are offset by the losses. If the Fund has a “net capital loss” (that is, capital losses in excess of capital gains), the excess (if any) of the Fund’s net short-term capital losses over its net long-term capital gains is treated as a short-term capital loss arising on the first day of the Fund’s next taxable year, and the excess (if any) of the Fund’s net long-term capital losses over its net short-term capital gains is treated as a long-term capital loss arising on the first day of the Fund’s next taxable year. Any such net capital losses of the Fund that are not used to offset capital gains may be carried forward indefinitely to reduce any future capital gains realized by the Fund in succeeding taxable years. However, for any net capital losses realized in taxable years of the Fund beginning on or before December 22, 2010, the Fund is permitted to carry forward such capital losses for eight years as a short-term capital loss. Capital losses arising in a taxable year beginning after December 22, 2010 must be used before capital losses realized in a taxable year beginning on or before December 22, 2010. The amount of capital losses that can be carried forward and used in any single year is subject to an annual limitation if there is a more than 50% “change in ownership” of the Fund. An ownership change generally results when shareholders owning 5% or more of the Fund increase their aggregate holdings by more than 50% over a three-year look-back period. An ownership change could result in capital loss carryovers being used at a slower rate (or, in the case of those realized in taxable years of the Fund beginning on or before December 22, 2010, to expire), thereby reducing the Fund’s ability to offset capital gains with those losses. An increase in the amount of taxable gains distributed to the Fund’s shareholders could result from an ownership change. The Fund undertakes no obligation to avoid or prevent an ownership change, which can occur in the normal course of shareholder purchases and redemptions or as a result of engaging in a tax-free reorganization with another fund. Moreover, because of circumstances beyond the Fund’s control, there can be no assurance that the Fund will not experience, or has not already experienced, an ownership change.

Deferral of late year losses. The Fund may elect to treat part or all of any “qualified late year loss” as if it had been incurred in the succeeding taxable year in determining the Fund’s taxable income, net capital gain, net short-term capital gain, and earnings and profits. The effect of this election is to treat any such “qualified late year loss” as if it had been incurred in the succeeding taxable year, which may change the timing, amount, or characterization of Fund distributions (see, “Taxation of Fund Distributions — Capital gain dividends” below). A “qualified late year loss” includes:

(i) any net capital loss incurred after October 31 of the current taxable year, or if there is no such loss, any net long-term capital loss or any net short-term capital loss incurred after October 31 of the current taxable year (“post-October capital losses”), and

(ii) the sum of (1) the excess, if any, of (a) specified losses incurred after October 31 of the current taxable year over (b) specified gains incurred after October 31 of the current taxable year and (2) the excess, if any of (a) ordinary losses incurred after December 31 of the current taxable year, over (b) the ordinary income incurred after December 31 of the current taxable year.

The terms “specified losses” and “specified gains” mean ordinary losses and gains from the sale, exchange, or other disposition of property (including the termination of a position with respect to such property), foreign currency losses and gains, and losses and gains resulting from holding stock in a

 

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passive foreign investment company (PFIC) for which a mark-to-market election is in effect. The terms “ordinary losses” and “ordinary income” mean other ordinary losses and income that are not described in the preceding sentence. Special rules apply to a fund with a fiscal year ending in November or December that elects to use its taxable year for determining its capital gain net income for excise tax purposes.

Undistributed capital gains. The Fund may retain or distribute to shareholders its net capital gain for each taxable year. The Fund currently intends to distribute net capital gains. If the Fund elects to retain its net capital gain, the Fund will be taxed thereon (except to the extent of any available capital loss carryovers) at the highest corporate tax rate (currently 35%). If the Fund elects to retain its net capital gain, it is expected that the Fund also will elect to have shareholders treated as if each received a distribution of its pro rata share of such gain, with the result that each shareholder will be required to report its pro rata share of such gain on its tax return as long-term capital gain, will receive a refundable tax credit for its pro rata share of tax paid by the Fund on the gain and will increase the tax basis for its shares by an amount equal to the deemed distribution less the tax credit.

Asset allocation funds. If the Fund is a fund of funds, asset allocation fund, or a feeder fund in a master-feeder structure (collectively referred to as a “fund of funds” which invests in one or more underlying funds taxable as regulated investment companies) distributions by the underlying funds, redemptions of shares in the underlying funds and changes in asset allocations may result in taxable distributions to shareholders of ordinary income or capital gains. A fund of funds (other than a feeder fund in a master-feeder structure) generally will not be able currently to offset gains realized by one underlying fund in which the fund of funds invests against losses realized by another underlying fund. If shares of an underlying fund are purchased within 30 days before or after redeeming at a loss other shares of that underlying fund (whether pursuant to a rebalancing of the Fund’s portfolio or otherwise), all or a part of the loss will not be deductible by the Fund and instead will increase its basis for the newly purchased shares. Also, except with respect to a qualified fund of funds, a fund of funds (a) is not eligible to pass-through to shareholders foreign tax credits from an underlying fund that pays foreign income taxes and (b) is not eligible to pass-through to shareholders exempt-interest dividends from an underlying fund. A qualified fund of funds, i.e., a fund at least 50 percent of the value of the total assets of which (at the close of each quarter of the taxable year) is represented by interests in other RICs, is eligible to pass-through to shareholders (a) foreign tax credits and (b) exempt-interest dividends. Also a fund of funds, whether or not it is a qualified fund of funds, is eligible to pass-through to shareholders qualified dividends earned by an underlying fund (see, “Taxation of Fund Distributions — Qualified dividend income for individuals” and “— Corporate dividends received deduction” below). However, dividends paid to shareholders by a fund of funds from interest earned by an underlying fund on U.S. Government obligations are unlikely to be exempt from state and local income tax.

Federal excise tax. To avoid a 4% non-deductible excise tax, the Fund must distribute by December 31 of each year an amount equal to at least: (1) 98% of its ordinary income for the calendar year, (2) 98.2% of capital gain net income (the excess of the gains from sales or exchanges of capital assets over the losses from such sales or exchanges) for the one-year period ended on October 31 of such calendar year (or, at the election of a regulated investment company having a taxable year ending November 30 or December 31, for its taxable year), and (3) any prior year undistributed ordinary income and capital gain net income. The Fund may elect to defer to the following year any net ordinary loss incurred for the portion of the calendar year which is after the beginning of the Fund’s taxable year. Also, the Fund will defer any “specified gain” or “specified loss” which would be properly taken into account for the portion of the calendar after October 31. Any net ordinary loss, specified gain, or specified loss deferred shall be treated as arising on January 1 of the following calendar year. Generally, the Fund may make sufficient distributions to avoid liability for federal income and excise tax, but can give no assurances that all or a portion of such liability will be avoided. In addition, under certain circumstances temporary timing or permanent differences in the realization of income and expense for book and tax purposes can result in the Fund having to pay an excise tax.

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generally will be treated as an expense of the Fund. The United States has entered into tax treaties with many foreign countries that entitle the Fund to a reduced rate of, or exemption from, tax on such income. Some countries require the filing of a tax reclaim or other forms to receive the benefit of the reduced tax rate; whether or when the Fund will receive the tax reclaim is within the control of the individual country. Information required on these forms may not be available such as shareholder information; therefore, the Fund may not receive the reduced treaty rates or potential reclaims. Other countries have conflicting and changing instructions and restrictive timing requirements which may cause the Fund not to receive the reduced treaty rates or potential reclaims. Other countries may subject capital gains realized by the Fund on sale or disposition of securities of that country to taxation. It is impossible to determine the effective rate of foreign tax in advance since the amount of the Fund’s assets to be invested in various countries is not known. Under certain circumstances, the Fund may elect to pass-through foreign tax credits to shareholders, although it reserves the right not to do so.

Taxation of Fund Distributions . The Fund anticipates distributing substantially all of its investment company taxable income and net capital gain for each taxable year. Distributions by the Fund will be treated in the manner described regardless of whether such distributions are paid in cash or reinvested in additional shares of the Fund (or of another Fund). The Fund will send you information annually as to the federal income tax consequences of distributions made (or deemed made) during the year.

Distributions of ordinary income. The Fund receives income generally in the form of dividends and/or interest on its investments. The Fund may also recognize ordinary income from other sources, including, but not limited to, certain gains on foreign currency-related transactions. This income, less expenses incurred in the operation of the Fund, constitutes the Fund’s net investment income from which dividends may be paid to you. If you are a taxable investor, distributions of net investment income generally are taxable as ordinary income to the extent of the Fund’s earnings and profits. In the case of a Fund whose strategy includes investing in stocks of corporations, a portion of the income dividends paid to you may be qualified dividends eligible to be taxed at reduced rates.

Capital gain dividends. Taxes on distributions of capital gains are determined by how long the Fund owned the investments that generated them, rather than how long a shareholder has owned his or her shares. In general, the Fund will recognize long-term capital gain or loss on the sale or other disposition of assets it has owned for more than one year, and short-term capital gain or loss on investments it has owned for one year or less. Distributions of net capital gain (the excess of net long-term capital gain over net short-term capital loss) that are properly reported by the Fund to shareholders as capital gain dividends generally will be taxable to a shareholder receiving such distributions as long-term capital gain. Long-term capital gain rates applicable to individuals are taxed at the maximum rate of 15% (20% for certain high income taxpayers) or 25% depending on the nature of the capital gain. Distributions of net short-term capital gains for a taxable year in excess of net long-term capital losses for such taxable year generally will be taxable to a shareholder receiving such distributions as ordinary income.

Qualified dividend income for individuals. Ordinary income dividends reported by the Fund to shareholders as derived from qualified dividend income will be taxed in the hands of individuals and other noncorporate shareholders at the rates applicable to long-term capital gain. Qualified dividend income means dividends paid to the Fund (a) by domestic corporations, (b) by foreign corporations that are either (i) incorporated in a possession of the United States, or (ii) are eligible for benefits under certain income tax treaties with the United States that include an exchange of information program, or (c) with respect to stock of a foreign corporation that is readily tradable on an established securities market in the United States. Both the Fund and the investor must meet certain holding period requirements to qualify Fund dividends for this treatment. Income derived from investments in derivatives, fixed-income securities, U.S. REITs, PFICs, and income received “in lieu of” dividends in a securities lending transaction generally is not eligible for treatment as qualified dividend income. If the qualifying dividend income received by the Fund is equal to 95% (or a greater percentage) of the Fund’s gross income (exclusive of net capital gain) in any taxable year, all of the ordinary income dividends paid by the Fund will be qualifying dividend income.

 

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Corporate dividends received deduction. Ordinary income dividends reported by the Fund to shareholders as derived from qualified dividends from domestic corporations will qualify for the 70% dividends received deduction generally available to corporations. The availability of the dividends received deduction is subject to certain holding period and debt financing restrictions imposed under the Code on the corporation claiming the deduction. Income derived by the Fund from investments in derivatives, fixed-income and foreign securities generally is not eligible for this treatment.

Return of capital distributions. Distributions by the Fund that are not paid from earnings and profits will be treated as a return of capital to the extent of (and in reduction of) the shareholder’s tax basis in his shares; any excess will be treated as gain from the sale of his shares. Thus, the portion of a distribution that constitutes a return of capital will decrease the shareholder’s tax basis in his Fund shares (but not below zero), and will result in an increase in the amount of gain (or decrease in the amount of loss) that will be recognized by the shareholder for tax purposes on the later sale of such Fund shares. Return of capital distributions can occur for a number of reasons including, among others, the Fund over-estimates the income to be received from certain investments such as those classified as partnerships or equity REITs. See “Tax Treatment of Portfolio Transactions — Investments in U.S. REITs.”

Impact of realized but undistributed income and gains, and net unrealized appreciation of portfolio securities. At the time of your purchase of shares (except in a money market fund that maintains a stable net asset value), the Fund’s net asset value may reflect undistributed income, undistributed capital gains, or net unrealized appreciation of portfolio securities held by the Fund. A subsequent distribution to you of such amounts, although constituting a return of your investment, would be taxable and would be taxed as either ordinary income (some portion of which may be taxed as qualified dividend income) or capital gain unless you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account. The Fund may be able to reduce the amount of such distributions by utilizing its capital loss carryovers, if any.

Pass-through of foreign tax credits. If more than 50% of the value of the Fund’s total assets at the end of a fiscal year is invested in foreign securities, or if the Fund is a qualified fund of funds (i.e., a fund at least 50 percent of the value of the total assets of which, at the close of each quarter of the taxable year, is represented by interests in other RICs), the Fund may elect to “pass-through” to the Fund’s shareholders the amount of foreign income tax paid by the Fund (the Foreign Tax Election) in lieu of deducting such amount in determining its investment company taxable income. Pursuant to the Foreign Tax Election, shareholders will be required (i) to include in gross income, even though not actually received, their respective pro-rata shares of the foreign income tax paid by the Fund that are attributable to any distributions they receive; and (ii) either to deduct their pro-rata share of foreign tax in computing their taxable income or to use it (subject to various Code limitations) as a foreign tax credit against federal income tax (but not both). No deduction for foreign tax may be claimed by a noncorporate shareholder who does not itemize deductions or who is subject to the alternative minimum tax. Shareholders may be unable to claim a credit for the full amount of their proportionate shares of the foreign income tax paid by the Fund due to certain limitations that may apply. The Fund reserves the right not to pass-through to its shareholders the amount of foreign income taxes paid by the Fund. Additionally, any foreign tax withheld on payments made “in lieu of” dividends or interest will not qualify for the pass-through of foreign tax credits to shareholders. See, “Tax Treatment of Portfolio Transactions — Securities lending” below.

Tax credit bonds. If the Fund holds, directly or indirectly, one or more “tax credit bonds” (including build America bonds, clean renewable energy bonds and qualified tax credit bonds) on one or more applicable dates during a taxable year, the Fund may elect to permit its shareholders to claim a tax credit on their income tax returns equal to each shareholder’s proportionate share of tax credits from the applicable bonds that otherwise would be allowed to the Fund. In such a case, shareholders must include in gross income (as interest) their proportionate share of the income attributable to their

 

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proportionate share of those offsetting tax credits. A shareholder’s ability to claim a tax credit associated with one or more tax credit bonds may be subject to certain limitations imposed by the Code. Even if the Fund is eligible to pass-through tax credits to shareholders, the Fund may choose not to do so.

U.S. Government interest. Income earned on certain U.S. Government obligations is exempt from state and local personal income taxes if earned directly by you. States also grant tax-free status to dividends paid to you from interest earned on direct obligations of the U.S. Government, subject in some states to minimum investment or reporting requirements that must be met by the Fund. Income on investments by the Fund in certain other obligations, such as repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. Government obligations, commercial paper and federal agency-backed obligations (e.g., Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA) or Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) obligations), generally does not qualify for tax-free treatment. The rules on exclusion of this income are different for corporations. If the Fund is a fund of funds, see “Taxation of the Fund — Asset allocation funds.”

Dividends declared in December and paid in January. Ordinarily, shareholders are required to take distributions by the Fund into account in the year in which the distributions are made. However, dividends declared in October, November or December of any year and payable to shareholders of record on a specified date in such a month will be deemed to have been received by the shareholders (and made by the Fund) on December 31 of such calendar year if such dividends are actually paid in January of the following year. Shareholders will be advised annually as to the U.S. federal income tax consequences of distributions made (or deemed made) during the year in accordance with the guidance that has been provided by the IRS.

Medicare tax. A 3.8% Medicare tax is imposed on net investment income earned by certain individuals, estates and trusts. “Net investment income,” for these purposes, means investment income, including ordinary dividends and capital gain distributions received from the Fund and net gains from redemptions or other taxable dispositions of Fund shares, reduced by the deductions properly allocable to such income. In the case of an individual, the tax will be imposed on the lesser of (1) the shareholder’s net investment income or (2) the amount by which the shareholder’s modified adjusted gross income exceeds $250,000 (if the shareholder is married and filing jointly or a surviving spouse), $125,000 (if the shareholder is married and filing separately) or $200,000 (in any other case). This Medicare tax, if applicable, is reported by you on, and paid with, your federal income tax return.

Sale or Redemption of Fund Shares. A shareholder will recognize gain or loss on the sale or redemption of shares of the Fund in an amount equal to the difference between the proceeds of the sale or redemption and the shareholder’s adjusted tax basis in the shares. If you owned your shares as a capital asset, any gain or loss that you realize will be considered capital gain or loss and will be long-term capital gain or loss if the shares were held for longer than one year. Capital losses in any year are deductible only to the extent of capital gains plus, in the case of a noncorporate taxpayer, $3,000 of ordinary income.

Tax basis information. The Fund is required to report to you and the IRS annually on Form 1099-B the cost basis of shares purchased or acquired on or after January 1, 2012 where the cost basis of the shares is known by the Fund (referred to as “covered shares”) and which are disposed of after that date. However, cost basis reporting is not required for certain shareholders, including shareholders investing in the Fund through a tax-advantaged retirement account, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account, or shareholders investing in a money market fund that maintains a stable net asset value. When required to report cost basis, the Fund will calculate it using the Fund’s default method of average cost, unless you instruct the Fund to use a different calculation method. In general, average cost is the total cost basis of all your shares in an account divided by the total number of shares in the account. To determine whether short-term or long-term capital gains taxes apply, the IRS presumes you redeem your oldest shares first.

 

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The IRS permits the use of several methods to determine the cost basis of mutual fund shares. The method used will determine which specific shares are deemed to be sold when there are multiple purchases on different dates at differing share prices, and the entire position is not sold at one time. The Fund does not recommend any particular method of determining cost basis, and the use of other methods may result in more favorable tax consequences for some shareholders. It is important that you consult with your tax advisor to determine which method is best for you and then notify the Fund if you intend to utilize a method other than average cost for covered shares.

In addition to the Fund’s default method of average cost, other cost basis methods offered by Invesco, which you may elect to apply to covered shares, include:

 

    First-In, First-Out — shares acquired first in the account are the first shares depleted.

 

    Last-In, First-Out — shares acquired last in the account are the first shares depleted.

 

    High Cost — shares acquired with the highest cost per share are the first shares depleted.

 

    Low Cost — shares acquired with the lowest cost per share are the first shares depleted.

 

    Loss/Gain Utilization — depletes shares with losses before gains, consistent with the objective of minimizing taxes. For shares that yield a loss, shares owned one year or less (short-term) will be depleted ahead of shares owned more than one year (long-term). For gains, long-term shares will be depleted ahead of short-term gains.

 

    Specific Lot Identification — shareholder selects which lots to deplete at time of each disposition. Transaction amount must be in shares. If insufficient shares are identified at the time of disposition, then a secondary default method of first-in, first-out will be applied.

You may elect any of the available methods detailed above for your covered shares. If you do not notify the Fund of your elected cost basis method, the default method of average cost will be applied to your covered shares upon redemption. The cost basis for covered shares will be calculated separately from any “noncovered shares” (defined below) you may own. You may change or revoke the use of the average cost method and revert to another cost basis method if you notify the Fund by the date of the first sale, exchange, or other disposition of your covered shares. In addition, you may change to another cost basis method at any time by notifying the Fund, but only for shares acquired after the date of the change (the change is prospective). The basis of the shares that were averaged before the change will remain averaged after the date of the change.

The Fund may also provide Fund shareholders (but not the IRS) with information concerning the average cost basis of their shares purchased prior to January 1, 2012 (“noncovered shares”) in order to assist you with the calculation of gain or loss from a sale or redemption of noncovered shares. With the exception of the specific lot identification method, Invesco first depletes noncovered shares in first-in, first-out order before applying your elected method to your remaining covered shares. If you want to deplete your shares in a different order then you must elect specific lot identification and choose the lots you wish to deplete first. Shareholders that use the average cost method for noncovered shares must make the election to use the average cost method for these shares on their federal income tax returns in accordance with Treasury regulations. This election for noncovered shares cannot be made by notifying the Fund.

The Fund will compute and report the cost basis of your Fund shares sold or exchanged by taking into account all of the applicable adjustments to cost basis and holding periods as required by the Code and Treasury regulations for purposes of reporting these amounts to you and, in the case of covered shares, to the IRS. However, the Fund is not required to, and in many cases the Fund does not possess the information to, take all possible basis, holding period or other adjustments into account in reporting cost basis information to you. Therefore, shareholders should carefully review the cost basis information provided by the Fund, whether this information is provided pursuant to compliance with cost basis reporting requirements for shares acquired on or after January 1, 2012, or is provided by the Fund as a service to shareholders for shares acquired prior to that date, and make any additional basis, holding period or other adjustments that are required by the Code and Treasury regulations when reporting these amounts on their federal income tax returns. Shareholders remain solely responsible for complying with all federal income tax laws when filing their federal income tax returns.

 

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If you hold your Fund shares through a broker (or other nominee), please contact that broker (nominee) with respect to the reporting of cost basis and available elections for your account. For more information about the cost basis methods offered by Invesco, please refer to the Tax Center located under the Accounts & Services menu of our website at www.Invesco.com/us .

Wash sale rule. All or a portion of any loss so recognized may be deferred under the wash sale rules if the shareholder purchases other shares of the Fund within 30 days before or after the sale or redemption.

Sales at a loss within six months of purchase. Any capital loss arising from the sale or redemption of shares held for six months or less will be treated as a long-term capital loss to the extent of the amount of capital gain dividends received on such shares.

Deferral of basis — any class that bears a front-end sales load. If a shareholder (a) incurs a sales load in acquiring shares of the Fund, (b) disposes of such shares less than 91 days after they are acquired, and (c) subsequently acquires shares of the Fund or another Fund by January 31 of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the disposition of the original shares occurred at a reduced sales load pursuant to a right to reinvest at such reduced sales load acquired in connection with the acquisition of the shares disposed of, then the sales load on the shares disposed of (to the extent of the reduction in the sales load on the shares subsequently acquired) shall not be taken into account in determining gain or loss on the shares disposed of, but shall be treated as incurred on the acquisition of the shares subsequently acquired. The wash sale rules may also limit the amount of loss that may be taken into account on disposition after such adjustment.

Conversion of shares of the Fund into other shares of the same Fund. The conversion of shares of one class of the Fund into shares of another class of the same Fund is not taxable for federal income tax purposes and no gain or loss will be reported on the transaction. This is true whether the conversion occurs automatically pursuant to the terms of the class or is initiated by the shareholder. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors regarding the state and local tax consequences of a conversion of shares.

Exchange of shares of the Fund for shares of another Fund. The exchange of shares in one Fund for shares of another Fund is taxable for federal income tax purposes and the exchange will be reported as a taxable sale. An exchange occurs when the purchase of shares of a Fund is made using the proceeds from a redemption of shares of another Fund and is effectuated on the same day as the redemption. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors regarding the state and local tax consequences of an exchange of shares.

Reportable transactions. Under Treasury regulations, if a shareholder recognizes a loss with respect to the Fund’s shares of $2 million or more for an individual shareholder or $10 million or more for a corporate shareholder (or certain greater amounts over a combination of years), the shareholder must file with the IRS a disclosure statement on Form 8886. The fact that a loss is reportable under these regulations does not affect the legal determination of whether the taxpayer’s treatment of the loss is proper. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors to determine the applicability of these regulations in light of their individual circumstances.

Tax Treatment of Portfolio Transactions. Set forth below is a general description of the tax treatment of certain types of securities, investment techniques and transactions that may apply to a fund. This section should be read in conjunction with the discussion under “Description of the Fund and its Investments and Risks — Investment Strategies and Risks” for a detailed description of the various types of securities and investment techniques that apply to the Fund.

 

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In general. In general, gain or loss recognized by a fund on the sale or other disposition of portfolio investments will be a capital gain or loss. Such capital gain and loss may be long-term or short-term depending, in general, upon the length of time a particular investment position is maintained and, in some cases, upon the nature of the transaction. Property held for more than one year generally will be eligible for long-term capital gain or loss treatment. The application of certain rules described below may serve to alter the manner in which the holding period for a security is determined or may otherwise affect the characterization as long-term or short-term, and also the timing of the realization and/or character, of certain gains or losses.

Certain fixed-income investments. Gain recognized on the disposition of a debt obligation purchased by a fund at a market discount (generally, at a price less than its principal amount) will be treated as ordinary income to the extent of the portion of the market discount that accrued during the period of time the fund held the debt obligation unless the fund made a current inclusion election to accrue market discount into income as it accrues. If a fund purchases a debt obligation (such as a zero coupon security or pay-in-kind security) that was originally issued at a discount, the fund generally is required to include in gross income each year the portion of the original issue discount that accrues during such year. Therefore, a fund’s investment in such securities may cause the fund to recognize income and make distributions to shareholders before it receives any cash payments on the securities. To generate cash to satisfy those distribution requirements, a fund may have to sell portfolio securities that it otherwise might have continued to hold or to use cash flows from other sources such as the sale of fund shares.

Investments in debt obligations that are at risk of or in default present tax issues for a fund. Tax rules are not entirely clear about issues such as whether and to what extent a fund should recognize market discount on a debt obligation, when a fund may cease to accrue interest, original issue discount or market discount, when and to what extent a fund may take deductions for bad debts or worthless securities and how a fund should allocate payments received on obligations in default between principal and income. These and other related issues will be addressed by a fund in order to ensure that it distributes sufficient income to preserve its status as a regulated investment company.

Options, futures, forward contracts, swap agreements and hedging transactions. In general, option premiums received by a fund are not immediately included in the income of the fund. Instead, the premiums are recognized when the option contract expires, the option is exercised by the holder, or the fund transfers or otherwise terminates the option (e.g., through a closing transaction). If an option written by a fund is exercised and the fund sells or delivers the underlying stock, the fund generally will recognize capital gain or loss equal to (a) the sum of the strike price and the option premium received by the fund minus (b) the fund’s basis in the stock. Such gain or loss generally will be short-term or long-term depending upon the holding period of the underlying stock. If securities are purchased by a fund pursuant to the exercise of a put option written by it, the fund generally will subtract the premium received from its cost basis in the securities purchased. The gain or loss with respect to any termination of a fund’s obligation under an option other than through the exercise of the option and related sale or delivery of the underlying stock generally will be short-term gain or loss depending on whether the premium income received by the fund is greater or less than the amount paid by the fund (if any) in terminating the transaction. Thus, for example, if an option written by a fund expires unexercised, the fund generally will recognize short-term gain equal to the premium received.

The tax treatment of certain futures contracts entered into by a fund as well as listed non-equity options written or purchased by the fund on U.S. exchanges (including options on futures contracts, broad-based equity indices and debt securities) may be governed by section 1256 of the Code (section 1256 contracts). Gains or losses on section 1256 contracts generally are considered 60% long-term and 40% short-term capital gains or losses (60/40), although certain foreign currency gains and losses from such contracts may be treated as ordinary in character. Also, any section 1256 contracts held by a fund at the end of each taxable year (and, for purposes of the 4% excise tax, on certain other dates as prescribed under the Code) are “marked-to-market” with the result that unrealized gains or losses are treated as though they were realized and the resulting gain or loss is treated as ordinary or 60/40 gain or

 

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loss, as applicable. Section 1256 contracts do not include any interest rate swap, currency swap, basis swap, interest rate cap, interest rate floor, commodity swap, equity swap, equity index swap, credit default swap, or similar agreement.

In addition to the special rules described above in respect of options and futures transactions, a fund’s transactions in other derivative instruments (including options, forward contracts and swap agreements) as well as its other hedging, short sale, or similar transactions, may be subject to one or more special tax rules (including the constructive sale, notional principal contract, straddle, wash sale and short sale rules). These rules may affect whether gains and losses recognized by a fund are treated as ordinary or capital or as short-term or long-term, accelerate the recognition of income or gains to the fund, defer losses to the fund, and cause adjustments in the holding periods of the fund’s securities. These rules, therefore, could affect the amount, timing and/or character of distributions to shareholders. Moreover, because the tax rules applicable to derivative financial instruments are in some cases uncertain under current law, an adverse determination or future guidance by the IRS with respect to these rules (which determination or guidance could be retroactive) may affect whether a fund has made sufficient distributions and otherwise satisfied the relevant requirements to maintain its qualification as a regulated investment company and avoid a fund-level tax.

Certain of a fund’s investments in derivatives and foreign currency-denominated instruments, and the fund’s transactions in foreign currencies and hedging activities, may produce a difference between its book income and its taxable income. If a fund’s book income is less than the sum of its taxable income and net tax-exempt income (if any), the fund could be required to make distributions exceeding book income to qualify as a regulated investment company. If a fund’s book income exceeds the sum of its taxable income and net tax-exempt income (if any), the distribution of any such excess will be treated as (i) a dividend to the extent of the fund’s remaining earnings and profits (including current earnings and profits arising from tax-exempt income, reduced by related deductions), (ii) thereafter, as a return of capital to the extent of the recipient’s basis in the shares, and (iii) thereafter, as gain from the sale or exchange of a capital asset.

Foreign currency transactions. A fund’s transactions in foreign currencies, foreign currency-denominated debt obligations and certain foreign currency options, futures contracts and forward contracts (and similar instruments) may give rise to ordinary income or loss to the extent such income or loss results from fluctuations in the value of the foreign currency concerned. This treatment could increase or decrease a fund’s ordinary income distributions to you, and may cause some or all of the fund’s previously distributed income to be classified as a return of capital. In certain cases, a fund may make an election to treat such gain or loss as capital.

PFIC investments. A fund may invest in securities of foreign companies that may be classified under the Code as PFICs. In general, a foreign company is classified as a PFIC if at least one-half of its assets constitute investment-type assets or 75% or more of its gross income is investment-type income. When investing in PFIC securities, a fund intends to mark-to-market these securities under certain provisions of the Code and recognize any unrealized gains as ordinary income at the end of the fund’s fiscal and excise tax years. Deductions for losses are allowable only to the extent of any current or previously recognized gains. These gains (reduced by allowable losses) are treated as ordinary income that a fund is required to distribute, even though it has not sold or received dividends from these securities. You should also be aware that the designation of a foreign security as a PFIC security will cause its income dividends to fall outside of the definition of qualified foreign corporation dividends. These dividends generally will not qualify for the reduced rate of taxation on qualified dividends when distributed to you by a fund. Foreign companies are not required to identify themselves as PFICs. Due to various complexities in identifying PFICs, a fund can give no assurances that it will be able to identify portfolio securities in foreign corporations that are PFICs in time for the fund to make a mark-to-market election. If a fund is unable to identify an investment as a PFIC and thus does not make a mark-to-market election, the fund may be subject to U.S. federal income tax on a portion of any “excess distribution” or gain from the disposition of such shares even if such income is distributed as a taxable dividend by the fund to its shareholders. Additional charges in the nature of interest may be imposed on a fund in respect of deferred taxes arising from such distributions or gains.

 

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Investments in non-U.S. REITs. While non-U.S. REITs often use complex acquisition structures that seek to minimize taxation in the source country, an investment by a fund in a non-U.S. REIT may subject the fund, directly or indirectly, to corporate taxes, withholding taxes, transfer taxes and other indirect taxes in the country in which the real estate acquired by the non-U.S. REIT is located. The fund’s pro rata share of any such taxes will reduce the fund’s return on its investment. A fund’s investment in a non-U.S. REIT may be considered an investment in a PFIC, as discussed above in “Tax Treatment of Portfolio Transactions — PFIC investments.” Additionally, foreign withholding taxes on distributions from the non-U.S. REIT may be reduced or eliminated under certain tax treaties, as discussed above in “Taxation of the Fund — Foreign income tax.” Also, the fund in certain limited circumstances may be required to file an income tax return in the source country and pay tax on any gain realized from its investment in the non-U.S. REIT under rules similar to those in the United States which tax foreign persons on gain realized from dispositions of interests in U.S. real estate.

Investments in U.S. REITs. A U.S. REIT is not subject to federal income tax on the income and gains it distributes to shareholders. Dividends paid by a U.S. REIT, other than capital gain distributions, will be taxable as ordinary income up to the amount of the U.S. REIT’s current and accumulated earnings and profits. Capital gain dividends paid by a U.S. REIT to a fund will be treated as long-term capital gains by the fund and, in turn, may be distributed by the fund to its shareholders as a capital gain distribution. Because of certain noncash expenses, such as property depreciation, an equity U.S. REIT’s cash flow may exceed its taxable income. The equity U.S. REIT, and in turn a fund, may distribute this excess cash to shareholders in the form of a return of capital distribution. However, if a U.S. REIT is operated in a manner that fails to qualify as a REIT, an investment in the U.S. REIT would become subject to double taxation, meaning the taxable income of the U.S. REIT would be subject to federal income tax at regular corporate rates without any deduction for dividends paid to shareholders and the dividends would be taxable to shareholders as ordinary income (or possibly as qualified dividend income) to the extent of the U.S. REIT’s current and accumulated earnings and profits. Also, see “Tax Treatment of Portfolio Transactions — Investment in taxable mortgage pools (excess inclusion income)” and “Foreign Shareholders — U.S. withholding tax at the source” with respect to certain other tax aspects of investing in U.S. REITs.

Investment in taxable mortgage pools (excess inclusion income). Under a Notice issued by the IRS, the Code and Treasury regulations to be issued, a portion of a fund’s income from a U.S. REIT that is attributable to the REIT’s residual interest in a real estate mortgage investment conduit (REMIC) or equity interests in a “taxable mortgage pool” (referred to in the Code as an excess inclusion) will be subject to federal income tax in all events. The excess inclusion income of a regulated investment company, such as a fund, will be allocated to shareholders of the regulated investment company in proportion to the dividends received by such shareholders, with the same consequences as if the shareholders held the related REMIC residual interest or, if applicable, taxable mortgage pool directly. In general, excess inclusion income allocated to shareholders (i) cannot be offset by net operating losses (subject to a limited exception for certain thrift institutions), (ii) will constitute unrelated business taxable income (UBTI) to entities (including qualified pension plans, individual retirement accounts, 401(k) plans, Keogh plans or other tax-exempt entities) subject to tax on UBTI, thereby potentially requiring such an entity that is allocated excess inclusion income, and otherwise might not be required to file a tax return, to file a tax return and pay tax on such income, and (iii) in the case of a foreign stockholder, will not qualify for any reduction in U.S. federal withholding tax. In addition, if at any time during any taxable year a “disqualified organization” (which generally includes certain cooperatives, governmental entities, and tax-exempt organizations not subject to UBTI) is a record holder of a share in a regulated investment company, then the regulated investment company will be subject to a tax equal to that portion of its excess inclusion income for the taxable year that is allocable to the disqualified organization, multiplied by the highest federal income tax rate imposed on corporations. The Notice imposes certain reporting requirements upon regulated investment companies that have excess inclusion income. There can be no assurance that a fund will not allocate to shareholders excess inclusion income.

 

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These rules are potentially applicable to a fund with respect to any income it receives from the equity interests of certain mortgage pooling vehicles, either directly or, as is more likely, through an investment in a U.S. REIT. It is unlikely that these rules will apply to a fund that has a non-REIT strategy.

Investments in partnerships and QPTPs. For purposes of the Income Requirement, income derived by a fund from a partnership that is not a QPTP will be treated as qualifying income only to the extent such income is attributable to items of income of the partnership that would be qualifying income if realized directly by the fund. While the rules are not entirely clear with respect to a fund investing in a partnership outside a master-feeder structure, for purposes of testing whether a fund satisfies the Asset Diversification Test, the fund generally is treated as owning a pro rata share of the underlying assets of a partnership. See “Taxation of the Fund — Qualification as a regulated investment company.” In contrast, different rules apply to a partnership that is a QPTP. A QPTP is a partnership (a) the interests in which are traded on an established securities market, (b) that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes, and (c) that derives less than 90% of its income from sources that satisfy the Income Requirement (e.g., because it invests in commodities). All of the net income derived by a fund from an interest in a QPTP will be treated as qualifying income but the fund may not invest more than 25% of its total assets in one or more QPTPs. However, there can be no assurance that a partnership classified as a QPTP in one year will qualify as a QPTP in the next year. Any such failure to annually qualify as a QPTP might, in turn, cause a fund to fail to qualify as a regulated investment company. Although, in general, the passive loss rules of the Code do not apply to RICs, such rules do apply to a fund with respect to items attributable to an interest in a QPTP. Fund investments in partnerships, including in QPTPs, may result in the fund being subject to state, local or foreign income, franchise or withholding tax liabilities.

If a MLP is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes (whether or not a QPTP), all or portion of the dividends received by a fund from the MLP likely will be treated as a return of capital for U.S. federal income tax purposes because of accelerated deductions available with respect to the activities of such MLPs. Further, because of these accelerated deductions, on the disposition of interests in such an MLP, a fund likely will realize taxable income in excess of economic gain with respect to those MLP interests (or if the fund does not dispose of the MLP, the fund could realize taxable income in excess of cash flow with respect to the MLP in a later period), and the fund must take such income into account in determining whether the fund has satisfied its Distribution Requirement. A fund may have to borrow or liquidate securities to satisfy its Distribution Requirement and to meet its redemption requests, even though investment considerations might otherwise make it undesirable for the fund to sell securities or borrow money at such time. In addition, any gain recognized, either upon the sale of a fund’s MLP interest or sale by the MLP of property held by it, including in excess of economic gain thereon, treated as so-called “recapture income,” will be treated as ordinary income. Therefore, to the extent a fund invests in MLPs, fund shareholders might receive greater amounts of distributions from the fund taxable as ordinary income than they otherwise would in the absence of such MLP investments.

Although MLPs are generally expected to be treated as partnerships for U.S. federal income tax purposes, some MLPs may be treated as PFICs or “regular” corporations for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The treatment of particular MLPs for U.S. federal income tax purposes will affect the extent to which a fund can invest in MLPs and will impact the amount, character, and timing of income recognized by the Fund.

Investments in commodities — structured notes, corporate subsidiary and certain ETFs. Gains from the disposition of commodities, including precious metals, will neither be considered qualifying income for purposes of satisfying the Income Requirement nor qualifying assets for purposes of satisfying the Asset Diversification Test. See “Taxation of the Fund — Qualification as a regulated investment company.” Also, the IRS has issued a revenue ruling which holds that income derived from commodity-linked swaps is not qualifying income for purposes of the Income Requirement. In a subsequent revenue ruling, as well as in a number of follow-on private letter rulings (upon which only the fund that received the private letter ruling may rely), the IRS provides that income from certain alternative investments which

 

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create commodity exposure, such as certain commodity-linked or structured notes or a corporate subsidiary that invests in commodities, may be considered qualifying income under the Code. However, as of the date of this SAI, the IRS suspended the issuance of any further private letter rulings in July 2011 pending a review of its position. Should the IRS issue guidance, or Congress enact legislation that adversely affects the tax treatment of a fund’s use of commodity-linked notes, or a corporate subsidiary, the fund may no longer be able to utilize commodity-linked notes or a corporate subsidiary to gain commodity exposure. In addition, a fund may gain exposure to commodities through investment in QPTPs such as an exchange-traded fund or ETF that is classified as a partnership and which invests in commodities. Accordingly, the extent to which a fund invests in commodities or commodity-linked derivatives may be limited by the Income Requirement and the Asset Diversification Test, which the fund must continue to satisfy to maintain its status as a regulated investment company. A fund also may be limited in its ability to sell its investments in commodities, commodity-linked derivatives, and certain ETFs or be forced to sell other investments to generate income due to the Income Requirement. If a fund does not appropriately limit such investments or if such investments (or the income earned on such investments) were to be recharacterized for U.S. tax purposes, the fund could fail to qualify as a regulated investment company. In lieu of potential disqualification, a fund is permitted to pay a tax for certain failures to satisfy the Asset Diversification Test or Income Requirement, which, in general, are limited to those due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect.

Securities lending. While securities are loaned out by a fund, the fund generally will receive from the borrower amounts equal to any dividends or interest paid on the borrowed securities. For federal income tax purposes, payments made “in lieu of” dividends are not considered dividend income. These distributions will neither qualify for the reduced rate of taxation for individuals on qualified dividends nor the 70% dividends received deduction for corporations. Also, any foreign tax withheld on payments made “in lieu of” dividends or interest will not qualify for the pass-through of foreign tax credits to shareholders. Additionally, in the case of a fund with a strategy of investing in tax-exempt securities, any payments made “in lieu of” tax-exempt interest will be considered taxable income to the fund, and thus, to the investors, even though such interest may be tax-exempt when paid to the borrower.

Investments in convertible securities. Convertible debt is ordinarily treated as a “single property” consisting of a pure debt interest until conversion, after which the investment becomes an equity interest. If the security is issued at a premium (i.e., for cash in excess of the face amount payable on retirement), the creditor-holder may amortize the premium over the life of the bond. If the security is issued for cash at a price below its face amount, the creditor-holder must accrue original issue discount in income over the life of the debt. The creditor-holder’s exercise of the conversion privilege is treated as a nontaxable event. Mandatorily convertible debt (e.g., an exchange-traded note or ETN issued in the form of an unsecured obligation that pays a return based on the performance of a specified market index, exchange currency, or commodity) is often, but not always, treated as a contract to buy or sell the reference property rather than debt. Similarly, convertible preferred stock with a mandatory conversion feature is ordinarily, but not always, treated as equity rather than debt. Dividends received generally are qualified dividend income and eligible for the corporate dividends received deduction. In general, conversion of preferred stock for common stock of the same corporation is tax-free. Conversion of preferred stock for cash is a taxable redemption. Any redemption premium for preferred stock that is redeemable by the issuing company might be required to be amortized under original issue discount principles. A change in the conversion ratio or conversion price of a convertible security on account of a dividend paid to the issuer’s other shareholders may result in a deemed distribution of stock to the holders of the convertible security equal to the value of their increased interest in the equity of the issuer. Thus, an increase in the conversion ratio of a convertible security can be treated as a taxable distribution of stock to a holder of the convertible security (without a corresponding receipt of cash by the holder) before the holder has converted the security.

Tax Certification and Backup Withholding. Tax certification and backup withholding tax laws may require that you certify your tax information when you become an investor in the Fund. For U.S. citizens and resident aliens, this certification is made on IRS Form W-9. Under these laws, the Fund must withhold a portion of your taxable distributions and sales proceeds unless you:

 

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    provide your correct Social Security or taxpayer identification number,

 

    certify that this number is correct,

 

    certify that you are not subject to backup withholding, and

 

    certify that you are a U.S. person (including a U.S. resident alien).

The Fund also must withhold if the IRS instructs it to do so. When withholding is required, the amount will be 28% of any distributions or proceeds paid. Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Any amounts withheld may be credited against the shareholder’s U.S. federal income tax liability, provided the appropriate information is furnished to the IRS. Certain payees and payments are exempt from backup withholding and information reporting.

Non-U.S. investors have special U.S. tax certification requirements. See “Foreign Shareholders — Tax certification and backup withholding.”

Foreign Shareholders. Shareholders who, as to the United States, are nonresident alien individuals, foreign trusts or estates, foreign corporations, or foreign partnerships (foreign shareholder), may be subject to U.S. withholding and estate tax and are subject to special U.S. tax certification requirements.

Taxation of a foreign shareholder depends on whether the income from the Fund is “effectively connected” with a U.S. trade or business carried on by such shareholder.

U.S. withholding tax at the source. If the income from the Fund is not effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business carried on by a foreign shareholder, distributions to such shareholder will be subject to U.S. withholding tax at the rate of 30% (or lower treaty rate) upon the gross amount of the distribution, subject to certain exemptions including those for dividends reported by the Fund to shareholders as:

 

    exempt-interest dividends paid by the Fund from its net interest income earned on municipal securities; and

 

    capital gain dividends paid by the Fund from its net long-term capital gains (other than those from disposition of a U.S. real property interest), unless you are a nonresident alien present in the United States for a period or periods aggregating 183 days or more during the calendar year.

Notwithstanding such exemptions from U.S. withholding at the source, any dividends and distributions of income and capital gains, including the proceeds from the sale of your Fund shares, will be subject to backup withholding at a rate of 28% if you fail to properly certify that you are not a U.S. person.

It is unclear as of the date of this SAI whether Congress will reinstate the exemptions for short-term capital gain dividends and interest-related dividends paid by the Fund from its qualified net interest income from U.S. sources that were effective for distributions with respect to taxable years of the Fund that began before January 1, 2015 or, if reinstated, whether such exemptions would have retroactive effect. However, even if reinstated, the Fund does not intend to utilize such exemptions.

Foreign shareholders may be subject to U.S. withholding tax at a rate of 30% on the income resulting from an election to pass-through foreign tax credits to shareholders, but may not be able to claim a credit or deduction with respect to the withholding tax for the foreign tax treated as having been paid by them.

Amounts reported by the Fund to shareholders as capital gain dividends that are attributable to certain capital gain dividends received from a U.S. REIT will not be exempt from U.S. federal income tax and may be subject to U.S. withholding tax at the rate of 30% (or lower treaty rate) if the Fund by reason of having a REIT strategy is classified as a qualified investment entity (QIE). If the Fund is so classified,

 

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foreign shareholders owning more than 5% of the Fund’s shares may be treated as realizing gain from the disposition of a U.S. real property interest, causing Fund distributions to be subject to U.S. withholding tax at a rate of 35%, and requiring the filing of a nonresident U.S. income tax return. In addition, if the Fund is classified as a QIE, anti-avoidance rules apply to certain wash sale transactions. Namely, if the Fund is a domestically-controlled QIE and a foreign shareholder disposes of the Fund’s shares prior to the Fund paying a distribution attributable to the disposition of a U.S. real property interest and the foreign shareholder later acquires an identical stock interest in a wash sale transaction, the foreign shareholder may still be required to pay U.S. tax on the Fund’s distribution. Also, the sale of shares of the Fund, if classified as a “U.S. real property holding corporation,” could also be considered a sale of a U.S. real property interest with any resulting gain from such sale being subject to U.S. tax as income “effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business.” It is currently unclear whether Congress will extend certain rules regarding U.S. real property interests that were in effect prior to January 1, 2015 or what the terms of any such extension would be, including whether such extension would have retroactive effect.

Income effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business. If the income from the Fund is effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business carried on by a foreign shareholder, then ordinary income dividends, capital gain dividends and any gains realized upon the sale or redemption of shares of the Fund will be subject to U.S. federal income tax at the rates applicable to U.S. citizens or domestic corporations and require the filing of a nonresident U.S. income tax return.

Tax certification and backup withholding. Foreign shareholders may have special U.S. tax certification requirements to avoid backup withholding (at a rate of 28%), and, if applicable, to obtain the benefit of any income tax treaty between the foreign shareholder’s country of residence and the United States. To claim these tax benefits, the foreign shareholder must provide a properly completed Form W-8BEN (or other Form W-8, where applicable, or their substitute forms) to establish his or her status as a non-U.S. investor, to claim beneficial ownership over the assets in the account, and to claim, if applicable, a reduced rate of or exemption from withholding tax under the applicable treaty. A Form W-8BEN provided without a U.S. taxpayer identification number remains in effect for a period of three years beginning on the date that it is signed and ending on the last day of the third succeeding calendar year. However, non-U.S. investors must advise the Fund of any changes of circumstances that would render the information given on the form incorrect, and must then provide a new W-8BEN to avoid the prospective application of backup withholding. Forms W-8BEN with U.S. taxpayer identification numbers remain valid indefinitely, or until the investor has a change of circumstances that renders the form incorrect and necessitates a new form and tax certification. Certain payees and payments are exempt from backup withholding.

Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). Under FATCA, the Fund will be required to withhold a 30% tax on the following payments or distributions made by the Fund: (a) income dividends,(b) after December 31, 2016, certain capital gain distributions, and (c) after December 31, 2018, the proceeds arising from the sale of Fund shares to certain foreign entities, referred to as foreign financial institutions (FFI) or non-financial foreign entities (NFFE), that fail to comply (or be deemed compliant) with extensive new reporting and withholding requirements designed to inform the U.S. Department of the Treasury of US-owned foreign investment accounts. The FATCA withholding tax generally can be avoided: (a) by an FFI, if it reports certain direct and indirect ownership of foreign financial accounts held by U.S. persons with the FFI and (b) by an NFFE, if it: (i) certifies that it has no substantial U.S. persons as owners or (ii) if it does have such owners, reporting information relating to them. The U.S. Treasury has negotiated intergovernmental agreements (IGA) with certain countries and is in various stages of negotiations with a number of other foreign countries with respect to one or more alternative approaches to implement FATCA; an entity in one of those countries may be required to comply with the terms of an IGA instead of U.S. Treasury regulations.

An FFI can avoid FATCA withholding if it is deemed compliant or by becoming a “participating FFI,” which requires the FFI to enter into a U.S. tax compliance agreement with the IRS under section 1471(b) of the Code (FFI agreement) under which it agrees to verify, report and disclose certain of its U.S. accountholders and meet certain other specified requirements. The FFI will either report the

 

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specified information about the U.S. accounts to the IRS, or, to the government of the FFI’s country of residence (pursuant to the terms and conditions of applicable law and an applicable IGA entered into between the U.S. and the FFI’s country of residence), which will, in turn, report the specified information to the IRS. An FFI that is resident in a country that has entered into an IGA with the U.S. to implement FATCA will be exempt from FATCA withholding provided that the FFI shareholder and the applicable foreign government comply with the terms of such agreement.

An NFFE that is the beneficial owner of a payment from the Fund can avoid the FATCA withholding tax generally by certifying that it does not have any substantial U.S. owners or by providing the name, address and taxpayer identification number of each substantial U.S. owner. The NFFE will report the information to the Fund or other applicable withholding agent, which will, in turn, report the information to the IRS.

Such foreign shareholders also may fall into certain exempt, excepted or deemed compliant categories as established by U.S. Treasury regulations, IGAs, and other guidance regarding FATCA. An FFI or NFFE that invests in the Fund will need to provide the Fund with documentation properly certifying the entity’s status under FATCA in order to avoid FATCA withholding. Non-U.S. investors should consult their own tax advisors regarding the impact of these requirements on their investment in the Fund. The requirements imposed by FATCA are different from, and in addition to, the U.S. tax certification rules to avoid backup withholding described above. Shareholders are urged to consult their tax advisors regarding the application of these requirements to their own situation.

U.S. estate tax. Transfers by gift of shares of the Fund by a foreign shareholder who is a nonresident alien individual will not be subject to U.S. federal gift tax. An individual who, at the time of death, is a foreign shareholder will nevertheless be subject to U.S. federal estate tax with respect to shares at the graduated rates applicable to U.S. citizens and residents, unless a treaty exemption applies. If a treaty exemption is available, a decedent’s estate may nonetheless need to file a U.S. estate tax return to claim the exemption in order to obtain a U.S. federal transfer certificate. The transfer certificate will identify the property (i.e., Fund shares) as to which the U.S. federal estate tax lien has been released. In the absence of a treaty, there is a $13,000 statutory estate tax credit (equivalent to an estate with assets of $60,000).

Local Tax Considerations. Rules of state and local taxation of ordinary income, qualified dividend income and capital gain dividends may differ from the rules for U.S. federal income taxation described above. Distributions may also be subject to additional state, local and foreign taxes depending on each shareholder’s particular situation.

DISTRIBUTION OF SECURITIES

Distributor

The Trust has entered into a master distribution agreement, as amended, relating to the Fund (the Distribution Agreement) with Invesco Distributors, Inc., a registered broker-dealer and a wholly owned subsidiary of Invesco Ltd, pursuant to which Invesco Distributors acts as the distributor of shares of the Fund. The address of Invesco Distributors is 11 Greenway Plaza, Ste. 1000, Houston, Texas 77046-1173. Certain trustees and officers of the Trust are affiliated with Invesco Distributors. See “Management of the Trust.” In addition to the Fund, Invesco Distributors serves as distributor to many other mutual funds that are offered to retail investors. The following Distribution of Securities information is about all of the Invesco Funds that offer retail and/or Class R5 or Class R6 shares. Not all Invesco Funds offer all share classes.

The Distribution Agreement provides Invesco Distributors with the exclusive right to distribute shares of the Fund on a continuous basis directly and through other broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries with whom Invesco Distributors has entered into selected dealer and/or similar agreements. Invesco Distributors has not undertaken to sell any specified number of shares of any classes of the Fund.

 

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The Trust (on behalf of any class of any Fund) or Invesco Distributors may terminate the Distribution Agreements on 60 days’ written notice without penalty. The Distribution Agreements will terminate automatically in the event of their assignment. In the event the Class B shares Distribution Agreement is terminated, Invesco Distributors would continue to receive payments of asset-based distribution fees in respect of the outstanding Class B shares attributable to the distribution efforts of Invesco Distributors or its predecessors; provided, however that a complete termination of the Class B Plan (as defined in such Plan) would terminate all payments to Invesco Distributors. Termination of the Class B Plan or the Distribution Agreement for Class B shares would not affect the obligation of Class B shareholders to pay CDSCs.

Total sales charges (front end and CDSCs) paid in connection with the sale of shares of each class of the Fund, if applicable, for the last three fiscal years ended February 28, 2015, February 28, 2014 and February 28, 2013 are found in Appendix M.

Distribution Plans

The Trust has adopted a form of distribution plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act for the Funds, one plan for the Class A shares and Class A2 shares (the Plan).

The Fund, pursuant to its Class A and Class A2 Shares Plan, pays Invesco Distributors compensation at the annual rate, shown immediately below, of the Fund’s average daily net assets of the applicable class.

 

Fund

   Class A     Class
AX
     Class
BX
     Class
CX
     Cash
Reserve
Shares
     Class
A2
    Class B      Class C      Class R      Investor
Class
 

Invesco Short Duration
Inflation Protected Fund

     0.25     N/A         N/A         N/A         N/A         0.15     N/A         N/A         N/A         N/A   

The Plan compensate or reimburse Invesco Distributors, as applicable, for expenses incurred for the purpose of financing any activity that is primarily intended to result in the sale of shares of the Fund. Such activities include, but are not limited to, the following: printing of prospectuses and statements of additional information and reports for other than existing shareholders; overhead; preparation and distribution of advertising material and sales literature; expenses of organizing and conducting sales seminars; supplemental payments to dealers and other institutions such as asset-based sales charges or as payments of service fees under shareholder service arrangements; and costs of administering the Plan.

Payments pursuant to the Plan are subject to any applicable limitations imposed by FINRA rules.

See Appendix N for a list of the amounts paid by each class of shares of the Fund pursuant to its distribution plans for the fiscal year and Appendix O for an estimate by category of the allocation of actual fees paid by shares of the Fund pursuant to its distribution plan for the fiscal year.

As required by Rule 12b-1, the Plan were approved by the Board, including a majority of the trustees who are not “interested persons” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust and who have no direct or indirect financial interest in the operation of the Plan or in any agreements related to the Plan (the Rule 12b-1 Trustees). In approving the Plan in accordance with the requirements of Rule 12b-1, the trustees considered various factors and determined that there is a reasonable likelihood that the Plan would benefit the Fund and its respective shareholders.

 

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The anticipated benefits that may result from the Plan with respect to the Fund and/or the classes of the Fund and its shareholders include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) rapid account access; (2) relatively predictable flow of cash; and (3) a well-developed, dependable network of shareholder service agents to help to curb sharp fluctuations in rates of redemptions and sales, thereby reducing the chance that an unanticipated increase in net redemptions could adversely affect the performance of the Fund.

Unless terminated earlier in accordance with its terms, the Plan continues from year to year as long as such continuance is specifically approved, in person, at least annually by the Board, including a majority of the Rule 12b-1 Trustees or, with respect to a particular class, by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of that class.

Any change in the Plan that would increase materially the distribution expenses paid by the applicable class requires shareholder approval; otherwise, the Plan may be amended by the trustees, including a majority of the Rule 12b-1 Trustees, by votes cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting upon such amendment. As long as the Plan is in effect, the selection or nomination of the Independent Trustees is committed to the discretion of the Independent Trustees.

The Invesco Funds (referred to in this section as the Funds) are currently grouped under one of the following three different Rule 12b-1 plans (each, a Plan, collectively, the Plans):

Class A, A2, C, Investor Class, P, R and S Shares Compensation Plan:

Invesco All Cap Market Neutral Fund

Invesco Alternative Strategies Fund

Invesco Asia Pacific Growth Fund

Invesco Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund (Class A, C and R)

Invesco Balanced-Risk Commodity Strategy Fund

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement Now Fund (Class A, C and R)

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2020 Fund (Class A, C and R)

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2030 Fund (Class A, C and R)

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2040 Fund (Class A, C and R)

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2050 Fund (Class A, C and R)

Invesco Charter Fund

Invesco Conservative Allocation Fund

Invesco Corporate Bond Fund (Class R)

Invesco Core Plus Bond Fund

Invesco Developing Markets Fund

Invesco Diversified Dividend Fund (Class A, C and R)

Invesco Dividend Income Fund

Invesco Emerging Market Local Currency Debt Fund

Invesco Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Invesco Endeavor Fund

Invesco Energy Fund

Invesco European Growth Fund (Class A, C and R)

Invesco European Small Company Fund

Invesco Floating Rate Fund

Invesco Global Core Equity Fund

Invesco Global Growth Fund

Invesco Global Health Care Fund

Invesco Global Infrastructure Fund

Invesco Global Low Volatility Equity Yield Fund

Invesco Global Market Neutral Fund

Invesco Global Markets Strategy Fund

Invesco Global Opportunities Fund

Invesco Global Real Estate Fund

 

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Invesco Global Real Estate Income Fund

Invesco Global Small & Mid Cap Growth Fund

Invesco Global Targeted Returns Fund

Invesco Gold & Precious Metals Fund

Invesco Greater China Fund

Invesco Growth Allocation Fund

Invesco High Yield Fund (Class A and C)

Invesco Income Allocation Fund

Invesco International Allocation Fund

Invesco International Allocation Fund

Invesco International Core Equity Fund

Invesco International Growth Fund

Invesco International Small Company Fund

Invesco International Total Return Fund

Invesco Limited Term Municipal Income Fund

Invesco Long/Short Equity Fund

Invesco Low Volatility Emerging Markets Fund

Invesco Low Volatility Equity Yield Fund

Invesco Macro International Equity Fund

Invesco Macro Long/Short Fund

Invesco Mid Cap Core Equity Fund

Invesco MLP Fund

Invesco Moderate Allocation Fund

Invesco Money Market Fund (Class C, Cash Reserve Shares and Class R)

Invesco Multi-Asset Inflation Fund

Invesco Premium Income Fund

Invesco Real Estate Fund (Class A, C and R)

Invesco Select Companies Fund

Invesco Select Opportunities Fund

Invesco Short Duration High Yield Municipal Fund

Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund

Invesco Short Term Bond Fund

Invesco Small Cap Equity Fund

Invesco Small Cap Growth Fund (Class A, C and R)

Invesco Strategic Income Fund

Invesco Strategic Real Return Fund

Invesco Summit Fund

Invesco Tax-Exempt Cash Fund

Invesco Technology Fund (Class A, C and R)

Invesco Unconstrained Bond Fund

Invesco U.S. Government Fund (Class A, C and R)

Invesco Value Opportunities Fund (Class R)

Class A, AX, C, CX, Investor Class, R and RX Shares Reimbursement Plan:

Invesco American Franchise Fund

Invesco American Value Fund

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement Now Fund (Class AX, CX and RX)

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2020 Fund (Class AX, CX and RX)

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2030 Fund (Class AX, CX and RX)

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2040 Fund (Class AX, CX and RX)

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2050 Fund (Class AX, CX and RX)

Invesco California Tax-Free Income Fund

Invesco Comstock Fund

Invesco Convertible Securities Fund

Invesco Corporate Bond Fund (Class A and C)

 

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Invesco Diversified Dividend Fund (Investor Class)

Invesco Equally-Weighted S & P 500 Fund

Invesco Equity and Income Fund

Invesco European Growth Fund (Investor Class)

Invesco Growth and Income Fund

Invesco High Yield Fund (Investor Class)

Invesco High Yield Municipal Fund

Invesco Intermediate Term Municipal Income Fund

Invesco Mid Cap Growth Fund

Invesco Money Market Fund (Class AX and CX)

Invesco Municipal Income Fund

Invesco New York Tax Free Income Fund

Invesco Pacific Growth Fund

Invesco Pennsylvania Tax Free Income Fund

Invesco Real Estate Fund (Investor Class)

Invesco S & P 500 Index Fund

Invesco Small Cap Discovery Fund

Invesco Small Cap Growth Fund (Investor Class)

Invesco Small Cap Value Fund

Invesco Technology Fund (Investor Class)

Invesco Technology Sector Fund

Invesco U.S. Government Fund (Investor Class)

Invesco U.S. Mortgage Fund

Invesco Value Opportunities Fund (Class A and C)

Class B and BX Plan:

Compensation Shares

Invesco Asia Pacific Growth Fund

Invesco Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund

Invesco Balanced-Risk Commodity Strategy Fund

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement Now Fund

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2020 Fund

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2030 Fund

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2040 Fund

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2050 Fund

Invesco Charter Fund

Invesco Conservative Allocation Fund

Invesco Core Plus Bond Fund

Invesco Developing Markets Fund

Invesco Diversified Dividend Fund

Invesco Dividend Income Fund

Invesco Emerging Market Local Currency Debt Fund

Invesco Endeavor Fund

Invesco Energy Fund

Invesco European Growth Fund

Invesco European Small Company Fund

Invesco Global Core Equity Fund

Invesco Global Growth Fund

Invesco Global Health Care Fund

Invesco Global Low Volatility Equity Yield Fund

Invesco Global Real Estate Fund

Invesco Global Real Estate Income Fund

Invesco Global Small & Mid Cap Growth Fund

Invesco Gold & Precious Metals Fund

 

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Invesco Greater China Fund

Invesco Growth Allocation Fund

Invesco High Yield Fund

Invesco Income Allocation Fund

Invesco International Allocation Fund

Invesco International Core Equity Fund

Invesco International Growth Fund

Invesco International Small Company Fund

Invesco International Total Return Fund

Invesco Low Volatility Equity Yield Fund

Invesco Mid Cap Core Equity Fund

Invesco Moderate Allocation Fund

Invesco Money Market Fund (Class B shares)

Invesco Real Estate Fund

Invesco Select Companies Fund

Invesco Small Cap Equity Fund

Invesco Small Cap Growth Fund

Invesco Summit Fund

Invesco Technology Fund

Invesco U.S. Government Fund

Reimbursement Shares

Invesco American Franchise Fund

Invesco American Value Fund

Invesco California Tax-Free Income Fund

Invesco Comstock Fund

Invesco Convertible Securities Fund

Invesco Corporate Bond Fund

Invesco Equally-Weighted S & P 500 Fund

Invesco Equity and Income Fund

Invesco Growth and Income Fund

Invesco High Yield Municipal Fund

Invesco Intermediate Term Municipal Income Fund

Invesco Mid Cap Growth Fund

Invesco Money Market Fund (Class BX shares)

Invesco Municipal Income Fund

Invesco New York Tax Free Income Fund

Invesco Pacific Growth Fund

Invesco Pennsylvania Tax Free Income Fund

Invesco S & P 500 Index Fund

Invesco Small Cap Discovery Fund

Invesco Small Cap Value Fund

Invesco Technology Sector Fund

Invesco U.S. Mortgage Fund

Invesco Value Opportunities Fund

Amounts payable by a Fund under the Compensation Plan and Class B Plan (Compensation Shares) need not be directly related to the expenses actually incurred by Invesco Distributors on behalf of each Fund. These Plans do not obligate the Funds to reimburse Invesco Distributors for the actual allocated share of expenses Invesco Distributors may incur in fulfilling its obligations under these Plans. Thus, even if Invesco Distributors’ actual allocated share of expenses exceeds the fee payable to Invesco Distributors at any given time, under these Plans, the Funds will not be obligated to pay more than that fee. If Invesco Distributors’ actual allocated share of expenses is less than the fee it receives, under these Plans, Invesco Distributors will retain the full amount of the fee.

 

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Amounts payable under the Reimbursement Plan and Class B Plan (Reimbursement Shares) must be directly related to the expenses incurred by Invesco Distributors on behalf of each Fund, as such Plans obligate the Funds to reimburse Invesco Distributors for its actual allocated share of expenses incurred for the period. Reimbursement will be made through payments made at the end of each month. Reimbursement expenses for Investor Class Shares covered by the Reimbursement Plan shall be computed over a rolling twelve-month period. If Invesco Distributors’ actual allocated share of expenses incurred pursuant to the Reimbursement Plan or Class B Plan (Reimbursement Shares) for the period exceeds the annual cap, a Fund will not be obligated to pay more than the annual cap. If Invesco Distributors’ actual allocated share of expenses incurred pursuant to the Reimbursement Plan or Class B Plan (Reimbursement Shares) for the period is less than the annual cap, Invesco Distributors is entitled to be reimbursed only for its actual allocated share of expenses.

Invesco Distributors may from time to time waive or reduce any portion of its 12b-1 fee. Voluntary fee waivers or reductions may be rescinded at any time without further notice to investors. During periods of voluntary fee waivers or reductions, Invesco Distributors will retain its ability to be reimbursed for such fee prior to the end of each fiscal year. Contractual fee waivers or reductions set forth in the Fee Table in a prospectus may not be terminated or amended to the Funds’ detriment during the period stated in the agreement between Invesco Distributors and the Fund.

The Funds may pay a service fee of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Investor Class shares, 0.15% of the average daily net assets of Class S shares, and 0.10% of the average daily net assets of Class P shares, attributable to the customers’ selected dealers and financial institutions to such dealers and financial institutions, including Invesco Distributors, acting as principal, who furnish continuing personal shareholder services to their customers who purchase and own the applicable class of shares of the Fund. Under the terms of a shareholder service agreement, such personal shareholder services include responding to customer inquiries and providing customers with the information about their investments. Any amounts not paid as a service fee under each Plan would constitute an asset-based sales charge.

Under a shareholder service agreement, a Fund agrees to pay periodically fees to selected dealers and other institutions who render the foregoing services to their customers. The fees payable under a shareholder service agreement will be calculated at the end of each payment period for each business day of the Funds during such period at the annual rate specified in each agreement based on the average daily net asset value of the Funds’ shares purchased or acquired through exchange. Fees shall be paid only to those selected dealers or other institutions who are dealers or institutions of record at the close of business on the last business day of the applicable payment period for the account in which such Fund’s shares are held.

Selected dealers and other institutions entitled to receive compensation for selling Fund shares may receive different compensation for selling shares of one particular class over another. Under the Plans, certain financial institutions which have entered into service agreements and which sell shares of the Funds on an agency basis, may receive payments from the Funds pursuant to the respective Plans. Invesco Distributors does not act as principal, but rather as agent for the Funds, in making dealer incentive and shareholder servicing payments to dealers and other financial institutions under the Plans. These payments are an obligation of the Funds and not of Invesco Distributors.

The sale of Class B shares has ceased, but Invesco Distributors is eligible to be reimbursed amounts previously expended so long as the Class B Plans remain in effect. Except as may be mandated by applicable law, the Funds do not impose any limit with respect to the number of years into the future that such unreimbursed actual net expenses may be carried forward (on a Fund level basis). These unreimbursed actual net expenses may or may not be recovered through Plan fees or contingent deferred sales charges in future years.

Because of fluctuations in net asset value, the Plan fees with respect to a particular Class B or Class C share may be greater or less than the amount of the initial commission (including carrying cost) paid by Invesco Distributors with respect to such share. In such circumstances, a shareholder of a share may be deemed to incur expenses attributable to other shareholders of such class.

 

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If the Plans are terminated or not continued, the Fund would not be contractually obligated to pay Invesco Distributors for any expenses not previously reimbursed by the Fund or recovered through contingent deferred sales charges.

DISCLAIMER

“BofA Merrill Lynch” and “The BofA Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year US Inflation-Linked Treasury Index” are reprinted with permission. © Copyright 2014 Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (“BofA Merrill Lynch”). All rights reserved. The Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund is not issued, sponsored, endorsed or promoted by BofA Merrill Lynch, any affiliate of BofA Merrill Lynch or any other party involved in, or related to, making or compiling the BofA Merrill Lynch Indexes. The BofA Merrill Lynch Indexes are the exclusive property of BofA Merrill Lynch and/or its affiliates. “BofA Merrill Lynch” and “The BofA Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year US Inflation-Linked Treasury Index” are service marks of BofA Merrill Lynch and/or its affiliates and have been licensed for use for certain purposes by Invesco Advisers, Inc. on behalf of the Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund. Neither BofA Merrill Lynch, any affiliate of BofA Merrill Lynch nor any other party involved in, or related to, making or compiling the BofA Merrill Lynch Indexes makes any representation or warranty, express charge as listed under the heading “Category III Initial Sales Charges” in the or implied, to the shareholders of the Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in the Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund particularly or the ability of The BofA Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year US Inflation-Linked Treasury Index to track the corresponding market performance. BofA Merrill Lynch is the licensor of certain trademarks, trade names and service marks of BofA Merrill Lynch and/or its affiliates and of The BofA Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year US Inflation-Linked Treasury Index, which is determined, composed and calculated by BofA Merrill Lynch and/or its affiliates without regard to Invesco Advisers, Inc., the Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund or the shareholders of the Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund. Neither BofA Merrill Lynch, any affiliate of BofA Merrill Lynch nor any other party involved in, or related to, making or compiling The BofA Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year US Inflation-Linked Treasury Index has any obligation to take the needs of Invesco Advisers, Inc., the Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund or the shareholders of the Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund into consideration in determining, composing or calculating The BofA Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year US Inflation-Linked Treasury Index. None of BofA Merrill Lynch or any of its affiliates has the obligation to continue to provide The BofA Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year US Inflation-Linked Treasury Index to Invesco Advisers, Inc. or the Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund beyond the applicable license term. Neither BofA Merrill Lynch, any affiliate of BofA Merrill Lynch nor any other party involved in, or related to, making or compiling The BofA Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year US Inflation-Linked Treasury Index is responsible for or has participated in the determination of the timing, pricing, or quantities of the Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund to be issued or in the determination or calculation of the equation by which the Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund is to be redeemable for cash. Neither BofA Merrill Lynch, any affiliate of BofA Merrill Lynch nor any other party involved in, or related to, making or compiling The BofA Merrill Lynch 1-5 Year US Inflation-Linked Treasury Index has any obligation or liability in connection with the administration, marketing or trading of the Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund. BofA Merrill Lynch and its affiliates do not provide investment advice to Invesco Advisers, Inc. or the Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund and are not responsible for the performance of the Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund.

NEITHER BOFA MERRILL LYNCH, ANY AFFILIATE OF BOFA MERRILL LYNCH NOR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN, OR RELATED TO, MAKING OR COMPILING THE BOFA MERRILL LYNCH 1-5 YEAR US INFLATION-LINKED TREASURY INDEX WARRANTS OR GUARANTEES THE ACCURACY, QUALITY, TIMELINESS AND/OR COMPLETENESS OF THE BOFA MERRILL LYNCH 1-5 YEAR US INFLATION-LINKED TREASURY INDEX OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN AND/OR PROVIDED THEREWITH AND SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR INTERRUPTIONS THEREIN. NEITHER BOFA MERRILL LYNCH, ANY AFFILIATE OF BOFA MERRILL

 

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LYNCH NOR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN, OR RELATED TO, MAKING OR COMPILING THE BOFA MERRILL LYNCH 1-5 YEAR US INFLATION-LINKED TREASURY INDEX MAKES ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED BY INVESCO ADVISERS, INC., THE INVESCO SHORT DURATION INFLATION PROTECTED FUND, SHAREHOLDERS OF THE INVESCO SHORT DURATION INFLATION PROTECTED FUND, OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FROM THE USE OF THE BOFA MERRILL LYNCH 1-5 YEAR US INFLATION-LINKED TREASURY INDEX OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN. NEITHER BOFA MERRILL LYNCH, ANY AFFILIATE OF BOFA MERRILL LYNCH NOR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN, OR RELATED TO, MAKING OR COMPILING THE BOFA MERRILL LYNCH 1-5 YEAR US INFLATION-LINKED TREASURY INDEX MAKES ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE WITH RESPECT TO THE BOFA MERRILL LYNCH 1-5 YEAR US INFLATION-LINKED TREASURY INDEX OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN AND/OR PROVIDED THEREWITH. WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OF THE FOREGOING, IN NO EVENT SHALL BOFA MERRILL LYNCH, ANY AFFILIATE OF BOFA MERRILL LYNCH OR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN, OR RELATED TO, MAKING OR COMPILING THE BOFA MERRILL LYNCH 1-5 YEAR US INFLATION-LINKED TREASURY INDEX HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES OR LOSSES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS), EVEN IF NOTIFIED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. THERE ARE NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES OF ANY AGREEMENTS OR ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN BOFA MERRILL LYNCH AND INVESCO ADVISERS, INC.

No purchaser, seller or holder of this security, or any other person or entity, should use or refer to any BofA Merrill Lynch trade name, trademark or service mark to sponsor, endorse, market or promote this product with-out first contacting BofA Merrill Lynch to determine whether BofA Merrill Lynch’s permission is required. Under no circumstances may any person or entity claim any affiliation with BofA Merrill Lynch without the written permission of BofA Merrill Lynch.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Financial statements for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2015 and the period ended August 31, 2015, are incorporated by reference into this SAI from the Fund’s most recent Annual Report and Semi-Annual Report to shareholders contained in the Trust’s Form N-CSR and Form N-CSRS filed on May 8, 2015 and November [     ], 2015 respectively.

The portions of such Annual Report and Semi-Annual Report that are not specifically listed above are not incorporated by reference into this SAI and are not a part of this Registration Statement.

 

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APPENDIX A

RATINGS OF DEBT SECURITIES

The following is a description of the factors underlying the debt ratings of Moody’s, S&P, and Fitch.

Moody’s Long-Term Debt Ratings

 

Aaa: Obligations rated ‘Aaa’ are judged to be of the highest quality, subject to the lowest level of credit risk.

 

Aa: Obligations rated ‘Aa’ are judged to be of high quality and are subject to very low credit risk.

 

A: Obligations rated ‘A’ are considered upper-medium grade and are subject to low credit risk.

 

Baa: Obligations rated ‘Baa’ are judged to be medium-grade and subject to moderate credit risk and as such may possess certain speculative characteristics.

 

Ba: Obligations rated ‘Ba’ are judged to be speculative and are subject to substantial credit risk.

 

B: Obligations rated ‘B’ are considered speculative and are subject to high credit risk.

 

Caa: Obligations rated ‘Caa’ are judged to be speculative of poor standing and are subject to very high credit risk.

 

Ca: Obligations rated ‘Ca’ are highly speculative and are likely in, or very near, default, with some prospect of recovery of principal and interest.

 

C: Obligations rated ‘C’ are the lowest rated class of bonds and are typically in default, with little prospect for recovery of principal or interest.

Note: Moody’s applies numerical modifiers 1, 2, and 3 in each generic rating classification from Aa through Caa. The modifier 1 indicates that the obligation ranks in the higher end of its generic rating category; the modifier 2 indicates a mid-range ranking; and the modifier 3 indicates a ranking in the lower end of that generic rating category.

Moody’s Short-Term Prime Rating System

 

P-1: Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-1 have a superior ability to repay short-term debt obligations.

 

P-2: Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-2 have a strong ability to repay short-term debt obligations.

 

P-3: Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-3 have an acceptable ability to repay short-term obligations.

NP (Not Prime):

Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Not Prime do not fall within any of the Prime rating categories.

Note: In addition, in certain countries the prime rating may be modified by the issuer’s or guarantor’s senior unsecured long-term debt rating.

 

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Moody’s MIG/VMIG US Short-Term Ratings

In municipal debt issuance, there are three rating categories for short-term obligations that are considered investment grade. These ratings are designated as Moody’s Investment Grade (MIG) and are divided into three levels – MIG 1 through MIG 3.

In addition, those short-term obligations that are of speculative quality are designated SG, or speculative grade.

In the case of variable rate demand obligations (VRDOs), a two=component rating is assigned. The first element represents Moody’s evaluation of the degree of risk associated with scheduled principal and interest payments. The second element represents Moody’s evaluation of the degree of risk associated with the demand feature, using the MIG rating scale.

The short-term rating assigned to the demand feature of VRDOs is designated as VMIG. When either the long- or short-term aspect of a VRDO is not rated, that piece is designated NR, e.g., Aaa/NR or NR/VMIG-1.

MIG ratings expire at note maturity. By contrast, VMIG rating expirations will be a function of each issue’s specific structural or credit features.

Gradations of investment quality are indicated by rating symbols, with each symbol representing a group in which the quality characteristics are broadly the same.

 

MIG 1/VMIG 1:    This designation denotes superior credit quality. Excellent protection is afforded by established cash flows, highly reliable liquidity support or demonstrated broad-based access to the market for refinancing.
MIG 2/VMIG 2:    This designation denotes strong credit quality. Margins of protection are ample although not as large as in the preceding group.
MIG 3/VMIG 3:    This designation denotes acceptable credit quality. Liquidity and cash flow protection may be narrow and market access for refinancing is likely to be less well established.
SG:    This designation denotes speculative-grade credit quality. Debt instruments in this category may lack sufficient margins of protection.

Standard & Poor’s Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings

Issue credit ratings are based, in varying degrees, on Standard & Poor’s analysis of the following considerations:

 

    Likelihood of payment – capacity and willingness of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on an obligation in accordance with the terms of the obligation;

 

    Nature of and provisions of the obligation;

 

    Protection afforded by, and relative position of, the obligation in the event of bankruptcy, reorganization, or other arrangement under the laws of bankruptcy and other laws affecting creditors’ rights.

Issue ratings are an assessment of default risk, but may incorporate an assessment of relative seniority or ultimate recovery in the event of default. Junior obligations are typically rated lower than senior obligations, to reflect the lower priority in bankruptcy, as noted above. (Such differentiation may apply when an entity has both senior and subordinated obligations, secured and unsecured obligations, or operating company and holding company obligations.)

 

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AAA: An obligation rated ‘AAA’ has the highest rating assigned by Standard & Poor’s. The obligor’s capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is extremely strong.

 

AA: An obligation rated ‘AA’ differs from the highest-rated obligations only to a small degree. The obligor’s capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is very strong.

 

A: An obligation rated ‘A’ is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher-rated categories. However, the obligor’s capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is still strong.

 

BBB: An obligation rated ‘BBB’ exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

BB, B, CCC, CC and C :

Obligations rated ‘BB’, ‘B’, ‘CCC’ ‘CC’, and ‘C’ are regarded as having significant speculative characteristics. ‘BB’ indicates the least degree of speculation and ‘C’ the highest. While such obligations will likely have some quality and protective characteristics, these may be outweighed by large uncertainties or major exposures to adverse conditions.

 

BB: An obligation rated ‘BB’ is less vulnerable to nonpayment than other speculative issues. However, it faces major ongoing uncertainties or exposure to adverse business, financial, or economic conditions which could lead to the obligor’s inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

 

B: An obligation rated ‘B’ is more vulnerable to nonpayment than obligations rated ‘BB’, but the obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation. Adverse business, financial, or economic conditions will likely impair the obligor’s capacity or willingness to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

 

CCC: An obligation rated ‘CCC’ is currently vulnerable to nonpayment, and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation. In the event of adverse business, financial, or economic conditions, the obligor is not likely to have the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

 

CC: An obligation rated ‘CC’ is currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment.

 

C: A ‘C’ rating is assigned to obligations that are currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment, obligations that have payment arrearages allowed by the terms of the documents, or obligations of an issuer that is the subject of a bankruptcy petition or similar action which have not experienced a payment default. Among others, the ‘C’ rating may be assigned to subordinated debt, preferred stock or other obligations on which cash payments have been suspended in accordance with the instrument’s terms or when preferred stock is the subject of a distressed exchange offer, whereby some or all of the issue is either repurchased for an amount of cash or replaced by other instruments having a total value that is less than par.

 

D: An obligation rated ‘D’ is in payment default. The ‘D’ rating category is used when payments on an obligation are not made on the date due, unless Standard & Poor’s believes that such payments will be made within five business days, irrespective of any grace period. The ‘D’ rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of similar action if payments on an obligation are jeopardized. An obligation’s rating is lowered to ‘D’ upon completion of a distressed exchange offer, whereby some or all of the issue is either repurchased for an amount of cash or replaced by other instruments having a total value that is less than par.

 

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Plus (+) or minus (-):

The ratings from ‘AA’ to ‘CC’ may be modified by the addition of a plus (+) or minus (-) sign to show relative standing within the major rating categories.

 

NR: This indicates that no rating has been requested, that there is insufficient information on which to base a rating, or that Standard & Poor’s does not rate a particular obligation as a matter of policy.

Standard & Poor’s Short-Term Issue Credit Ratings

 

A-1: A short-term obligation rated ‘A-1’ is rated in the highest category by Standard & Poor’s. The obligor’s capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is strong. Within this category, certain obligations are designated with a plus sign (+). This indicates that the obligor’s capacity to meet its financial commitment on these obligations is extremely strong.

 

A-2: A short-term obligation rated ‘A-2’ is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher rating categories. However, the obligor’s capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is satisfactory.

 

A-3: A short-term obligation rated ‘A-3’ exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

 

B: A short-term obligation rated ‘B’ is regarded as vulnerable and has significant speculative characteristics. The obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitments; however, it faces major ongoing uncertainties which could lead to the obligor’s inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitments.

 

C: An obligor rated ‘C’ is currently vulnerable to nonpayment and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to meet its financial commitments.

 

D: A short-term obligation rated ‘D’ is in payment default. The ‘D’ rating category is used when payments on an obligation are not made on the date due, unless Standard & Poor’s believes that such payments will be made within any stated grace period. However, any stated grace period longer than five business days will be treated as five business days. The ‘D’ rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of a similar action if payments on an obligation are jeopardized.

Standard & Poor’s Municipal Short-Term Note Ratings Definitions

A Standard & Poor’s U.S. municipal note rating reflects Standard & Poor’s opinion about the liquidity factors and market access risks unique to the notes. Notes due in three years or less will likely receive a note rating. Notes with an original maturity of more than three years will most likely receive a long-term debt rating. In determining which type of rating, if any, to assign, Standard & Poor’s analysis will review the following considerations:

 

    Amortization schedule – the larger final maturity relative to other maturities, the more likely it will be treated as a note; and

 

    Source of payment – the more dependent the issue is on the market for its refinancing, the more likely it will be treated as a note.

 

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Note rating symbols are as follows:

 

SP-1: Strong capacity to pay principal and interest. An issue determined to possess a very strong capacity to pay debt service is given a plus (+) designation.

 

SP-2: Satisfactory capacity to pay principal and interest, with some vulnerability to adverse financial and economic changes over the term of the notes.

 

SP-3: Speculative capacity to pay principal and interest.

Standard & Poor’s Dual Ratings

Standard & Poor’s assigns “dual” ratings to all debt issues that have a put option or demand feature as part of their structure. The first rating addresses the likelihood of repayment of principal and interest as due, and the second rating addresses only the demand feature. The long-term rating symbols are used for bonds to denote the long-term maturity and the short-term rating symbols for the put option (for example, ‘AAA/A-1+’). With U.S. municipal short-term demand debt, note rating symbols are used with the short-term issue credit rating symbols (for example, ‘SP-1+/A-1+’).

The ratings and other credit related opinions of Standard & Poor’s and its affiliates are statements of opinion as of the date they are expressed and not statements of fact or recommendations to purchase, hold or sell any securities or make any investment decisions. Standard & Poor’s assumes no obligation to update any information following publication. Users of ratings and credit related opinions should not rely on them in making any investment decision. Standard & Poor’s opinions and analysis do not address the suitability of any security. Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC does not act as a fiduciary or an investment advisor. While Standard & Poor’s has obtained information from sources it believes to be reliable, Standard & Poor’s does not perform an audit and undertakes no duty of due diligence or independent verification of any information it receives. Ratings and credit related opinions may be changed, suspended, or withdrawn at any time.

Fitch Credit Rating Scales

Fitch Ratings’ credit ratings provide an opinion on the relative ability of an entity to meet financial commitments, such as interest, preferred dividends, repayment of principal, insurance claims or counterparty obligations. Credit ratings are used by investors as indications of the likelihood of receiving the money owed to them in accordance with the terms on which they invested. The agency’s credit ratings cover the global spectrum of corporate, sovereign (including supranational and sub-national), financial, bank, insurance, municipal and other public finance entities and the securities or other obligations they issue, as well as structured finance securities backed by receivables or other financial assets.

The terms “investment grade” and “speculative grade” have established themselves over time as shorthand to describe the categories ‘AAA’ to ‘BBB’ (investment grade) and ‘BB’ to ‘D’ (speculative grade). The terms “investment grade” and “speculative grade” are market conventions, and do not imply any recommendation or endorsement of a specific security for investment purposes. “Investment grade” categories indicate relatively low to moderate credit risk, while ratings in the “speculative” categories either signal a higher level of credit risk or that a default has already occurred.

A designation of “Not Rated” or “NR” is used to denote securities not rated by Fitch where Fitch has rated some, but not all, securities comprising an issuance capital structure.

Credit ratings express risk in relative rank order, which is to say they are ordinal measures of credit risk and are not predictive of a specific frequency of default or loss.

Fitch Ratings’ credit ratings do not directly address any risk other than credit risk. In particular, ratings do not deal with the risk of a market value loss on a rated security due to changes in interest rates, liquidity

 

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and other market considerations. However, in terms of payment obligation on the rated liability, market risk may be considered to the extent that it influences the ability of an issuer to pay upon a commitment. Ratings nonetheless do not reflect market risk to the extent that they influence the size or other conditionality of the obligation to pay upon a commitment (for example, in the case of index-linked bonds).

In the default components of ratings assigned to individual obligations or instruments, the agency typically rates to the likelihood of non-payment or default in accordance with the terms of that instrument’s documentation. In limited cases, Fitch Ratings may include additional considerations (i.e., rate to a higher or lower standard than that implied in the obligation’s documentation). In such cases, the agency will make clear the assumptions underlying the agency’s opinion in the accompanying rating commentary.

Fitch Long-Term Rating Scales

Issuer Credit Rating Scales

Rated entities in a number of sectors, including financial and non-financial corporations, sovereigns and insurance companies, are generally assigned Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs). IDRs opine on an entity’s relative vulnerability to default on financial obligations. The “threshold” default risk addressed by the IDR is generally that of the financial obligations whose non-payment would best reflect the uncured failure of that entity. As such, IDRs also address relative vulnerability to bankruptcy, administrative receivership or similar concepts, although the agency recognizes that issuers may also make pre-emptive and therefore voluntary use of such mechanisms.

In aggregate, IDRs provide an ordinal ranking of issuers based on the agency’s view of their relative vulnerability to default, rather than a prediction of a specific percentage likelihood of default. For historical information on the default experience of Fitch-rated issuers, please consult the transition and default performance studies available from the Fitch Ratings website.

 

AAA: Highest credit quality. ‘AAA’ ratings denote the lowest expectation of default risk. They are assigned only in cases of exceptionally strong capacity for payment of financial commitments. This capacity is highly unlikely to be adversely affected by foreseeable events.

 

AA: Very high credit quality. ‘AA’ ratings denote expectations of very low default risk. They indicate very strong capacity for payment of financial commitments. This capacity is not significantly vulnerable to foreseeable events.

 

A: High credit quality. ‘A’ ratings denote expectations of low default risk. The capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered strong. This capacity may, nevertheless, be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic conditions than is the case for higher ratings.

 

BBB: Good credit quality. ‘BBB’ ratings indicate that expectations of default risk are currently low. The capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered adequate but adverse business or economic conditions are more likely to impair this capacity.

 

BB: Speculative. ‘BB’ ratings indicate an elevated vulnerability to default risk, particularly in the event of adverse changes in business or economic conditions over time; however, business or financial flexibility exists which supports the servicing of financial commitments.

 

B: Highly speculative. ‘B’ ratings indicate that material default risk is present, but a limited margin of safety remains. Financial commitments are currently being met; however, capacity for continued payment is vulnerable to deterioration in the business and economic environment.

 

CCC: Substantial credit risk. Default is a real possibility.

 

CC: Very high levels of credit risk. Default of some kind appears probable.

 

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C: Exceptionally high levels of credit risk. Default is imminent or inevitable, or the issuer is in standstill. Conditions that are indicative of a ‘C’ category rating for an issuer include:

 

  a. the issuer has entered into a grace or cure period following non-payment of a material financial obligation;

 

  b. the issuer has entered into a temporary negotiated waiver or standstill agreement following a payment default on a material financial obligation; or

 

  c. Fitch Ratings otherwise believes a condition of ‘RD’ or ‘D’ to be imminent or inevitable, including through the formal announcement of a coercive debt exchange.

 

RD: Restricted default. ‘RD’ ratings indicate an issuer that in Fitch Ratings’ opinion has experienced an uncured payment default on a bond, loan or other material financial obligation but which has not entered into bankruptcy filings, administration, receivership, liquidation or other formal winding-up procedure, and which has not otherwise ceased business. This would include:

 

  a. the selective payment default on a specific class or currency of debt;

 

  b. the uncured expiry of any applicable grace period, cure period or default forbearance period following a payment default on a bank loan, capital markets security or other material financial obligation;

 

  c. the extension of multiple waivers or forbearance periods upon a payment default on one or more material financial obligations, either in series or in parallel; or

 

  d. execution of a coercive debt exchange on one or more material financial obligations.

 

D: Default. ‘D’ ratings indicate an issuer that in Fitch Ratings’ opinion has entered into bankruptcy filings, administration, receivership, liquidation or other formal winding-up procedure, or which has otherwise ceased business.

Default ratings are not assigned prospectively to entities or their obligations, within this context, non-payment on an instrument that contains a deferral feature or grace period will generally not be considered a default until after the expiration of the deferral or grace period, unless a default is otherwise driven by bankruptcy or other similar circumstance, or by a coercive debt exchange.

“Imminent” default typically refers to the occasion where a payment default has been intimated by the issuer, and is all but inevitable. This may, for example, be where an issuer has missed a scheduled payment, but (as is typical) has a grace period during which it may cure the payment default. Another alternative would be where an issuer has formally announced a coercive debt exchange, but the date of the exchange still lies several days or weeks in the immediate future.

In all cases, the assignment of a default rating reflects the agency’s opinion as to the most appropriate rating category consistent with the rest of its universe of ratings, and may differ from the definition of default under the terms of an issuer’s financial obligations or local commercial practice.

Note: The modifiers “+” or “-” may be appended to a rating to denote relative status within major rating categories. Such suffixes are not added to the ‘AAA’ Long-Term IDR category, or to Long-Term IDR categories below ‘B’.

Fitch Short-Term Rating Scales

A short-term issuer or obligation rating is based in all cases on the short-term vulnerability to default of the rated entity or security stream and relates to the capacity to meet financial obligations in accordance with the documentation governing the relevant obligation. Short-Term Ratings are assigned to obligations whose initial maturity is viewed as “short term” based on market convention. Typically, this means up to 13 months for corporate, sovereign, and structured obligations, and up to 36 months for obligations in U.S. public finance markets.

 

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F1: Highest short-term credit quality. Indicates the strongest intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments; may have an added “+” to denote any exceptionally strong credit feature.

 

F2: Good short-term credit quality. Good intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments.

 

F3: Fair short-term credit quality. The intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments is adequate.

 

B: Speculative short-term credit quality. Minimal capacity for timely payment of financial commitments, plus heightened vulnerability to near term adverse changes in financial and economic conditions.

 

C: High short-term default risk. Default is a real possibility.

 

RD: Restricted default. Indicates an entity that has defaulted on one or more of its financial commitments, although it continues to meet other financial obligations. Applicable to entity ratings only.

 

D: Default. Indicates a broad-based default event for an entity, or the default of a short-term obligation.

 

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APPENDIX B

PERSONS TO WHOM INVESCO PROVIDES

NON-PUBLIC PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS IN AN ONGOING BASIS

(as of July 31, 2015)

 

Service Provider

  

Disclosure Category

ABN AMRO Financial Services, Inc.    Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Absolute Color    Financial Printer
Anglemyer & Co.    Analyst (for certain Invesco Funds)
Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP    Special Insurance Counsel
Barclays Capital, Inc.    Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Blaylock Robert Van LLC    Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
BB&T Capital Markets    Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Bear Stearns Pricing Direct, Inc.    Pricing Vendor (for certain Invesco Funds)
BLNS Securities Ltd.    Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
BOSC, Inc.    Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.    Securities Lender (for certain Invesco Funds)
Cabrera Capital Markets    Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Charles River Systems, Inc.    System Provider
Chas. P. Young Co.    Financial Printer
Cirrus Research, LLC    Trading System
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.    Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Commerce Capital Markets    Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Crane Data, LLC    Analyst (for certain Invesco Funds)
Credit Suisse International / Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Ltd.    Service Provider
Crews & Associates    Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
D.A. Davidson & Co.    Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Dechert LLP    Legal Counsel
DEPFA First Albany    Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
E.K. Riley Investments LLC    Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Empirical Research Partners    Analyst (for certain Invesco Funds)
Finacorp Securities    Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
First Miami Securities    Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
First Southwest Co.    Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
First Tryon Securities    Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Fitch, Inc.    Rating & Ranking Agency (for certain Invesco Funds)
FT Interactive Data Corporation    Pricing Vendor
FTN Financial Group    Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
GainsKeeper    Software Provider (for certain Invesco Funds)
GCom2 Solutions    Software Provider (for certain Invesco Funds)
George K. Baum & Company    Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Glass, Lewis & Co.    System Provider (for certain Invesco Funds)
Global Trading Analytics, LLC    Software Provider
Global Trend Alert    Analyst (for certain Invesco Funds)
Hattier, Sanford & Reynoir    Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Hutchinson, Shockey, Erley & Co.    Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
ICI (Investment Company Institute)    Analyst (for certain Invesco Funds)
ICRA Online Ltd.    Rating & Ranking Agency (for certain Invesco Funds)
Lincoln Investment Advisors Corporation    Other
iMoneyNet, Inc.    Rating & Ranking Agency (for certain Invesco Funds)

 

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Service Provider

  

Disclosure Category

Initram Data, Inc.

  

Pricing Vendor

Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc.

  

Proxy Voting Service (for certain Invesco Funds)

Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

  

Transfer Agent

Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.

  

System Provider (for certain Invesco Funds)

Investment Company Institute

  

Analyst (for certain Invesco Funds)

Investortools, Inc.

  

Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)

ITG, Inc.

  

Pricing Vendor (for certain Invesco Funds)

J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc.

  

Analyst (for certain Invesco Funds)

J.P. Morgan Securities Inc.\Citigroup Global Markets Inc.\JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

  

Lender (for certain Invesco Funds)

J.P. Morgan Securities

  

Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC

  

Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)

John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC

  

Sub-advisor (for certain sub-advised accounts)

Jorden Burt LLP

  

Special Insurance Counsel

KeyBanc Capital Markets, Inc.

  

Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

  

Legal Counsel

Lebenthal & Co. LLC

  

Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)

Lipper, Inc.

  

Rating & Ranking Agency (for certain Invesco Funds)

Loan Pricing Corporation

  

Pricing Service (for certain Invesco Funds)

Loop Capital Markets

  

Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)

M.R. Beal

  

Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)

MarkIt Group Limited

  

Pricing Vendor (for certain Invesco Funds)

Merrill Communications LLC

  

Financial Printer

Mesirow Financial, Inc.

  

Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)

Middle Office Solutions

  

Software Provider

Moody’s Investors Service

  

Rating & Ranking Agency (for certain Invesco Funds)

Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc.

  

Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)

Morrison Foerster LLP

  

Legal Counsel

MS Securities Services, Inc. and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated

  

Securities Lender (for certain Invesco Funds)

Muzea Insider Consulting Services, LLC

  

Analyst (for certain Invesco Funds)

Ness USA Inc.

  

System provider

Noah Financial, LLC

  

Analyst (for certain Invesco Funds)

Omgeo LLC

  

Trading System

Piper Jaffray

  

Analyst (for certain Invesco Funds)

Prager, Sealy & Co.

  

Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

  

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (for all Invesco Funds)

Protective Securities

  

Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)

Ramirez & Co., Inc.

  

Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)

Raymond James & Associates, Inc.

  

Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)

RBC Capital Markets

  

Analyst (for certain Invesco Funds)

RBC Dain Rauscher Incorporated

  

Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)

Reuters America LLC

  

Pricing Service (for certain Invesco Funds)

Rice Financial Products

  

Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)

Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated

  

Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)

RR Donnelley Financial

  

Financial Printer

Ryan Beck & Co.

  

Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)

SAMCO Capital Markets, Inc.

  

Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)

Seattle-Northwest Securities Corporation

  

Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)

 

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Service Provider

  

Disclosure Category

Siebert Brandford Shank & Co., L.L.C.

  

Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)

Simon Printing Company

  

Financial Printer

Southwest Precision Printers, Inc.

  

Financial Printer

Southwest Securities

  

Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)

Standard and Poor’s/Standard and Poor’s Securities Evaluations, Inc.

  

Pricing Service and Rating and Ranking Agency (each, respectively, for certain Invesco Funds)

StarCompliance, Inc.

  

System Provider

State Street Bank and Trust Company

  

Custodian, Lender, Securities Lender, and System Provider (each, respectively, for certain Invesco Funds)

Sterne, Agee & Leach, Inc.

  

Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)

Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated

  

Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP

  

Legal Counsel

The Bank of New York

  

Custodian and Securities Lender (each, respectively, for certain Invesco Funds)

The MacGregor Group, Inc.

  

Software Provider

The Savader Group LLC

  

Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)

Thomson Information Services Incorporated

  

Software Provider

UBS Financial Services, Inc.

  

Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)

VCI Group Inc.

  

Financial Printer

Vining Sparks IBG

  

Broker (for Certain Invesco Funds)

W.H Mell Associates, Inc.

  

Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)

Wachovia National Bank, N.A.

  

Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)

Western Lithograph

  

Financial Printer

Wiley Bros. Aintree Capital L.L.C.

  

Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)

William Blair & Co.

  

Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)

XSP, LLC\Solutions Plus, Inc.

  

Software Provider

 

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APPENDIX C

TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS

As of September 30, 2015

 

 

The address of each trustee and officer is 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000, Houston, Texas 77046-1173. The trustees serve for the life of the Trust, subject to their earlier death, incapacitation, resignation, retirement or removal as more specifically provided in the Trust’s organizational documents. Each officer serves for a one year term or until their successors are elected and qualified. Column two below includes length of time served with predecessor entities, if any.

 

 

Name, year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust

   Trustee
and/or
Officer
Since
  

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 years

   Number
of Funds
in Fund
Complex
Overseen
by
Trustee
 

Other
Trusteeship(s)/
Directorship
Held by
Trustee/
Director
During Past
5 Years

Interested Trustees:

          

Martin L. Flanagan 1  - 1960

Trustee

   2007   

Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Ltd. (ultimate parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Advisor to the Board, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.); Trustee, The Invesco Funds; Vice Chair, Investment Company Institute; and Member of Executive Board, SMU Cox School of Business

 

Formerly: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, IVZ Inc. (holding company), INVESCO Group Services, Inc. (service provider) and Invesco North American Holdings, Inc. (holding company); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Holding Company Limited (parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Director, Invesco Ltd.; Chairman, Investment Company Institute and President, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Co-President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Franklin Resources, Inc. (global investment management organization)

   144   None

Philip A. Taylor 2  - 1954

Trustee, President and Principal Executive Officer

   2006    Head of North American Retail and Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Co-Chairman, Co-President and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Management Group, Inc.) (financial services holding company); Director and President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc. (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Director and Chairman, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Investment Services, Inc.) (registered transfer agent) and IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Inc. (holding company), Invesco Canada Holdings Inc.    144   None

 

1   Mr. Flanagan is considered an interested person (within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) of the Trust because he is an officer of the Adviser to the Trust, and an officer and a director of Invesco Ltd., ultimate parent of the Adviser.
2   Mr. Taylor is considered an interested person (within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) of the Trust because he is an officer and a director of the Adviser.

 

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(holding company), Trimark Investments Ltd./Placements Trimark Ltèe and Invesco Financial Services Ltd/Services Financiers Invesco Ltèe; Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company) Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Trustee, President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (other than AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust); Trustee and Executive Vice President, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust only); Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.

 

Formerly: Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Fund Inc (corporate mutual fund company); Director and Chairman, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, 1371 Preferred Inc. (holding company) and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director and President, AIM GP Canada Inc. (general partner for limited partnerships) and Van Kampen Advisors, Inc.; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. (registered broker dealer); Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Manager, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc.; President, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. and Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe; Director and President, AIM Trimark Corporate Class Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.; Senior Managing Director, Invesco Holding Company Limited; Director and Chairman, Fund Management Company (former registered broker dealer); President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), and Short-Term Investments Trust only); President, AIM Trimark Global Fund Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.

     

Independent Trustees

Bruce L. Crockett – 1944

Trustee and Chair

   1992   

Chairman, Crockett Technologies Associates (technology consulting company)

 

Formerly: Director, Captaris (unified messaging provider); Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, COMSAT Corporation; Chairman, Board of Governors of INTELSAT (international communications company); ACE Limited (insurance company); Independent Directors Council and Investment Company Institute

   144    ALPS (Attorneys Liability Protection Society) (insurance company) and Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. (metallurgical company)

David C. Arch – 1945

Trustee

   2010    Chairman of Blistex Inc., a consumer health care products manufacturer    144    Board member of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association; Member of the Board of Visitors, Institute for the Humanities, University of Michigan; Member of the Audit Committee of the Edward-Elmhurst Hospital

 

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James T. Bunch – 1942

Trustee

   2003   

Managing Member, Grumman Hill Group LLC (family office/private equity investments)

 

Formerly: Founder, Green Manning & Bunch Ltd. (investment banking firm) (1988-2010); Executive Committee, United States Golf Association; and Chairman, Board of Governors, Western Golf Association

   144    Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Evans Scholars Foundation; and Chairman of the Board, Denver Film Society

Rodney F. Dammeyer 3 – 1940

Trustee

   2010   

Chairman of CAC, LLC, (private company offering capital investment and management advisory services)

 

Formerly: Prior to 2001, Managing Partner at Equity Group Corporate Investments; Prior to 1995, Chief Executive Officer of Itel Corporation (formerly Anixter International); Prior to 1985, experience includes Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Household International, Inc., Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Northwest Industries, Inc. and Partner of Arthur Andersen & Co.; From 1987 to 2010, Director/Trustee of investment companies in the Van Kampen Funds complex

   144    Director of Quidel Corporation and Stericycle, Inc.

Albert R. Dowden – 1941

Trustee

   2000   

Director of a number of public and private business corporations, including the Boss Group, Ltd. (private investment and management); Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc. and Reich & Tang Funds (5 portfolios) (registered investment company)

Formerly: Director, Homeowners of America Holding Corporation/Homeowners of America Insurance Company (property casualty company); Director, Continental Energy Services, LLC (oil and gas pipeline service); Director, CompuDyne Corporation (provider of product and services to the public security market) and Director, Annuity and Life Re (Holdings), Ltd. (reinsurance company); Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Volvo Group North America, Inc.; Senior Vice President, AB Volvo; Director of various public and private corporations; Chairman, DHJ Media, Inc.; Director, Magellan Insurance Company; and Director, The Hertz Corporation, Genmar Corporation (boat manufacturer), National Media Corporation; Advisory Board of Rotary Power International (designer, manufacturer, and seller of rotary power engines); and Chairman, Cortland Trust, Inc. (registered investment company)

   144    Director of: Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc., Reich & Tang Funds, Homeowners of America Holding Corporation/ Homeowners of America Insurance Company, the Boss Group

Jack M. Fields – 1952

Trustee

   1997   

Chief Executive Officer, Twenty First Century Group, Inc. (government affairs company); Owner and Chief Executive Officer, Dos Angeles Ranch, L.P. (cattle, hunting, corporate entertainment); and Discovery Global Education Fund (non-profit)

 

Formerly: Chief Executive Officer, Texana Timber LP (sustainable forestry company); Director of Cross Timbers Quail Research Ranch (non-profit); and member of the U.S. House of Representatives

   144    Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff)

Prema Mathai-Davis – 1950

Trustee

   1998    Retired. Formerly: Chief Executive Officer, YWCA of the U.S.A.    144    None

Larry Soll – 1942

Trustee

   2003    Retired. Formerly: Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Synergen Corp. (a biotechnology company)    144    None

Hugo F. Sonnenschein 3  – 1940

Trustee

   2010    President Emeritus and Honorary Trustee of the University of Chicago and the Adam Smith Distinguished Service Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Chicago. Prior to 2000, President of the University of Chicago    144    Trustee of the University of Rochester and a member of its investment committee; Member of the National Academy of Sciences and the American Philosophical Society; Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

 

3   As of the close of business on December 31, 2015, Messrs. Dammeyer and Sonnenschein will retire as a trustee of the Trust.

 

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Raymond Stickel, Jr. – 1944

Trustee

   2005    Retired. Formerly: Director, Mainstay VP Series Funds, Inc. (25 portfolios) and Partner, Deloitte & Touche    144    None

Suzanne H. Woolsey – 1941

Trustee

   2014    Chief Executive Officer of Woolsey Partners LLC    144    Emeritus Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Institute for Defense Analyses; Trustee of Colorado College; Trustee of California Institute of Technology; Prior to 2014, Director of Fluor Corp.; Prior to 2010, Trustee of the German Marshall Fund of the United States; Prior to 2010 Trustee of the Rocky Mountain Institute

Officers

           

Russell C. Burk – 1958

Senior Vice President and Senior Officer

   2005    Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds    N/A    N/A

John M. Zerr – 1962

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

   2006    Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Management Group, Inc.) and Van Kampen Exchange Corp.;    N/A    N/A

 

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Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc.); Director, Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Investment Services, Inc.) and IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc.; Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Managing Director, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.) and Chief Legal Officer, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, and PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Director and Vice President, Van Kampen Advisors Inc.; Director, Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.; Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco Aim Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); Vice President and Secretary, PBHG Funds (an investment company) and PBHG Insurance Series Fund (an investment company); Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Investment Partners (a broker-dealer); General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Fund Services (an administrator) and Old Mutual Shareholder Services (a shareholder servicing center); Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); and Vice President and Secretary, Old Mutual Advisors Funds (an investment company)

     

Sheri Morris – 1964

Vice President, Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer

   1999   

Vice President, Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); and Vice President, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, and PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Vice President, Invesco Aim Advisers, Inc., Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco Aim Private Asset Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc., Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco Aim Private Asset Management, Inc.; and Treasurer, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust

   N/A    N/A

 

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Karen Dunn Kelley – 1960

Vice President

   1992   

Senior Managing Director, Investments, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Co-President, Co-Chief Executive Officer, and Co-Chairman, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Chairman, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Management Group, Inc.); Executive Vice President, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc.); Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. and Invesco Management Company Limited; Vice President, The Invesco Funds (other than AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust); and President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust only)

 

Formerly: Director and President, INVESCO Asset Management (Bermuda) Ltd., Director, INVESCO Global Asset Management Limited and INVESCO Management S.A.; Senior Vice President, Van Kampen Investments Inc. and Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.); Director of Cash Management and Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. and Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc.; Director and President, Fund Management Company; Chief Cash Management Officer, Director of Cash Management, Senior Vice President, and Managing Director, Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc.; Director of Cash Management, Senior Vice President, and Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. and The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), and Short-Term Investments Trust only)

   N/A    N/A

Crissie M. Wisdom – 1969

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer

   2013    Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser), Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.), Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., Invesco Management Group, Inc., Van Kampen Exchange Corp., The Invesco Funds, and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer and Bank Secrecy Act Officer, INVESCO National Trust Company and Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager and Controls and Risk Analysis Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc.    N/A    N/A

Lisa O. Brinkley – 1959

Chief Compliance Officer

   2004   

Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser) (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A., Inc.); and Chief Compliance Officer, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Global Assurance Officer, Invesco Ltd. and Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc.), Invesco Investment Services, Inc.(formerly known as Invesco Aim Investment Services, Inc.) and Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.; Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc.; Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. and The Invesco Funds; Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco Distributors, Inc.; Vice President, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. and Fund Management Company

   N/A    N/A

 

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Trustee Ownership of Fund Shares as of December 31, 2014

 

Name of Trustee

  

Dollar Range of Equity Securities

Per Fund

     Aggregate Dollar Range of
Equity Securities in All
Registered Investment
Companies Overseen by
Trustee in The Invesco
Family of Funds

Martin L. Flanagan

   Invesco High Yield Fund         Over $100,000       Over $100,000
   Invesco Money Market Fund         $1 - $10,000      

Philip A. Taylor

      None       $1-$10,000

David C. Arch

   Invesco High Yield Fund         $1 - $10,000       Over $100,000

James T. Bunch

   Invesco Global Real Estate Fund         Over $100,000       Over $100,000 4
   Invesco Money Market Fund         $10,001 - $50,000      

Bruce L. Crockett

   Invesco High Yield Fund         $1 - $10,000       Over $100,000 3

Rodney F. Dammeyer

      None       Over $100,000

Albert R. Dowden

   Invesco Money Market Fund         Over $100,000       Over $100,000

Jack M. Fields

   Invesco Global Real Estate Fund         Over $100,000       Over $100,000 3

Prema Mathai-Davis

      None       Over $100,000 3

Larry Soll

   Invesco Money Market Fund         $10,001 - $50,000       Over $100,000 3

Hugo F. Sonnenschein

   Invesco Global Real Estate Fund         Over $100,000       Over $100,000
   Invesco High Yield Fund         Over $100,000      

Raymond Stickel, Jr.

   Invesco High Yield Fund         $50,001 - $100,000       Over $100,000

Suzanne H. Woolsey 5

      None       Over $100,000

 

 

4   Includes the total amount of compensation deferred by the trustee at his or her election pursuant to a deferred compensation plan. Such deferred compensation is placed in a deferral account and deemed to be invested in one or more of the Invesco Funds.
5   Suzanne H. Woolsey was elected as a trustee of the Trust effective August 29, 2014.

 

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APPENDIX D

TRUSTEE COMPENSATION TABLE

Set forth below is information regarding compensation paid or accrued for each trustee of the Trust who was not affiliated with Invesco during the year ended December 31, 2014:

 

Trustee

   Aggregate
Compensation
from the

Trust (1)
     Retirement
Benefits
Accrued

by All
Invesco Funds
     Estimated
Annual Benefits
Upon
Retirement (2)
     Total
Compensation
From All Invesco
Funds Paid to  the
Trustees (3)
 

Independent Trustees (4)

           

David C. Arch

   $ 15,999       $ 0       $ 205,000       $ 384,500   

James T. Bunch

     18,243       $ 0         205,000         356,800   

Bruce L. Crockett

     33,190       $ 0         205,000         661,000   

Rodney Dammeyer

     17,009       $ 0         205,000         332,100   

Albert R. Dowden

     18,609       $ 0         205,000         372,900   

Jack M. Fields

     17,364       $ 0         205,000         345,700   

Prema Mathai-Davis

     18,729       $ 0         205,000         372,900   

Larry Soll

     18,730       $ 0         226,783         372,900   

Hugo F. Sonnenschein

     17,364       $ 0         205,000         411,700   

Raymond Stickel, Jr.

     20,094       $ 0         205,000         400,100   

Suzanne H. Woolsey (5)

     7,610       $ 0         —           253,500   

 

1) Amounts shown are based on the fiscal year ended February 28, 2015. The total amount of compensation deferred by all trustees of the Trust during the fiscal year ended February 28, 2015, including earnings, was $53,135.
2) These amounts represent the estimated annual benefits payable by the Invesco Funds upon the trustees’ retirement and assumes each trustee serves until his or her normal retirement date. These amounts are not adjusted to reflect deemed investment appreciation or depreciation.
3) All trustees currently serve as trustee of 30 registered investment companies advised by Invesco.
4) On December 31, 2014, Messrs. Wayne W. Whalen, interested trustee, and Frank S. Bayley retired. During the fiscal year ended February 28, 2015 aggregate compensation from the Trust paid to Mr. Bayley was $26,806 (of which $16,428, including earnings, was deferred).
5) Suzanne H. Woolsey was elected as trustee of the Trust effective August 29, 2014.

 

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APPENDIX E

 

PROXY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES


 

 

Proxy Policies and Procedures

for

Invesco Advisers, Inc.


LOGO

I.1.       PROXY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES – INVESCO ADVISERS

 

Applicable to    All Advisory Clients, including the Invesco Funds
Risk Addressed by Policy    Breach of fiduciary duty to client under Investment Advisers Act of 1940 by placing Invesco personal interests ahead of client’s best interests in voting proxies
Relevant Law and Other Sources    Investment Advisers Act of 1940

Last

¨ Reviewed þ     Revised

by Compliance for Accuracy

   October 21, 2014
Policy/Procedure Owner    Advisory Compliance
Policy Approver    Invesco Advisers, Inc., Invesco Funds Board
Approved/Adopted Date    October 21, 2014

The following policies and procedures apply to all institutional and retail funds and accounts that have explicitly authorized Invesco Advisers, Inc. to vote proxies associated with securities held on their behalf (collectively, “Clients”).

A. GUIDING PRINCIPLES

 

 

Public companies hold meetings for shareholders, during which important issues, such as appointments to the company’s board of directors, executive compensation, and the selection of auditors, are addressed and, where applicable, voted on by shareholders. Proxy voting gives shareholders the opportunity to vote on issues that impact a company’s operations and policies without attending the meetings.

Invesco views proxy voting as an integral part of its investment management responsibilities and believes that the right to vote proxies should be managed with the same high standards of care and fiduciary duty to its Clients as all other elements of the investment process. Invesco’s proxy voting philosophy, governance structure and process are designed to ensure that proxy votes are cast in accordance with Clients’ best interests, which Invesco interprets to mean Clients’ best economic interests, and Invesco’s established proxy voting policies and procedures.

The primary aim of Invesco’s proxy policies is to encourage a culture of performance among the companies in which Invesco invests on behalf of Clients, rather than one of mere conformance with a prescriptive set of rules and constraints. Rigid adherence to a checklist approach to corporate governance issues is, in itself, unlikely to maximize shareholder value.

 

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The proxy voting process at Invesco, which is driven by investment professionals, focuses on the following

 

   

maximizing long-term value for Clients and protecting Clients’ rights and promoting governance structures and practices that reinforce the accountability of corporate management and boards of directors to shareholders;

 

   

reflecting Invesco’s belief that environmental, social and corporate governance proposals can influence long-term shareholder value and should be voted in a manner where such long-term shareholder value is maximized; and

 

   

addressing potential conflicts of interest that may arise from time to time in the proxy voting process.

B. OPERATING PROCEDURES AND RESPONSIBLE PARTIES

 

 

Proxy Administration – In General

Guided by its philosophy that proxy voting is an asset that is to be managed by each investment team, consistent with that team’s view as to the best economic interest of Clients, Invesco has created the Invesco US Proxy Advisory Committee (“IUPAC”). The IUPAC is an investments -driven committee comprised of representatives from each investment management team and Invesco’s Head of Proxy Administration. IUPAC provides a forum for investment teams to monitor, understand and discuss key proxy issues and voting trends within the Invesco complex, and to vote proxies where Invesco as a firm has a conflict of interest with an issuer or an investment professional has a personal conflict of interest with an issuer whose proxy he or she is charged with voting. Absent a conflict of interest, the IUPAC representative for each investment team, in consultation with his or her team, is responsible for voting proxies for the securities the team manages. In addition to IUPAC, the Invesco mutual fund board of trustees provides oversight of the proxy process through quarterly reporting and an annual in-person presentation by the Head of Proxy Administration. IUPAC and Invesco’s proxy administration, compliance and legal teams regularly communicate and review Invesco’s proxy policies and procedures to ensure that they remain consistent with Clients’ best interests, regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Use of Third Party Proxy Advisory Services

Representatives of the IUPAC have direct access to third party proxy advisory analyses and recommendations (currently provided by Glass Lewis (“GL”) and Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc. (“ISS”)), among other research tools, and use the information gleaned from those sources to make independent voting decisions.

Invesco’s proxy administration group performs extensive initial and ongoing due diligence on the proxy advisory firms that it engages. When deemed appropriate, representatives from the firms are asked to deliver updates directly to the mutual fund board of trustees. IUPAC conducts semi-annual, in-person policy roundtables with key heads of research from ISS and GL to ensure transparency, dialogue and engagement with the firms. These meetings provide Invesco with an opportunity to assess the firms’ capabilities, conflicts of interest and service levels, as well as provide investment professionals with direct insight into the advisory firms’ stances on key governance and proxy topics and their policy framework/methodologies. Invesco’s proxy administration team also reviews the annual SSAE 16 reports for, and the periodic proxy guideline updates published by, each proxy advisory firm to ensure that their guidelines remain consistent with Invesco’s policies and procedures.

 

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If Invesco becomes aware of any material inaccuracies in the information provided by ISS or GL, Invesco’s proxy administration team will investigate the matter to determine the cause, evaluate the adequacy of the proxy advisory firm’s control structure and assess the efficacy of the measures instituted to prevent further errors.

ISS and GL provide updates to previously issued proxy reports when necessary to incorporate newly available information or to correct factual errors. ISS also has a Feedback Review Board, which provides a mechanism for stakeholders to communicate with ISS about issues related to proxy voting and policy formulation, research, and the accuracy of data contained in ISS reports.

Proxy Voting Platform and Administration

Invesco maintains a proprietary global proxy administration platform, supported by the Head of Proxy Administration and a dedicated team of internal proxy specialists. The platform streamlines the proxy voting and ballot reconciliation processes, as well as related functions such as share blocking and issuer/shareholder engagement. Invesco believes that managing these processes internally, as opposed to relying on third parties, gives Invesco greater quality control, oversight and independence in the proxy administration process.

The platform also includes advanced global reporting and record-keeping capabilities regarding proxy matters (including reporting by business unit, issuer or issue) that enable Invesco to satisfy client, regulatory and management requirements. Historical proxy voting information, including commentary by investment professionals regarding the votes they cast, is stored in order to build institutional knowledge over time across the Invesco complex with respect to individual companies and proxy issues. Investment professionals also use the platform to access third-party proxy research.

C. Proxy Voting Guidelines (the “Guidelines”)

 

 

The following guidelines describe Invesco’s general positions with regard to various common proxy issues. The guidelines are not intended to be exhaustive or prescriptive. As noted above, Invesco’s proxy process is investor-driven, and each investment team retains ultimate discretion to vote proxies in the manner they deem to be the most appropriate, consistent with the proxy voting principles and philosophy discussed above. Individual proxy votes therefore will differ from these guidelines from time to time.

 

  I.

Corporate Governance

Management teams of companies are accountable to the boards of directors and directors of publicly held companies are accountable to shareholders. Invesco endeavors to vote the proxies of companies in a manner that will reinforce the notion of a board’s accountability. Consequently, Invesco generally votes against any actions that would impair the rights of shareholders or would reduce shareholders’ influence over the board.

The following are specific voting issues that illustrate how Invesco applies this principle of accountability.

 

   

Elections of directors In uncontested director elections for companies that do not have a controlling shareholder, Invesco generally votes in favor of slates if they are comprised of at least a majority of independent directors and if the boards’ key committees are fully independent. Key committees include the audit, compensation and governance or

 

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nominating Committees. Invesco’s standard of independence excludes directors who, in addition to the directorship, have any material business or family relationships with the companies they serve. Contested director elections are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

 

   

Director performance Invesco generally withholds votes from directors who exhibit a lack of accountability to shareholders, either through their level of attendance at meetings or by adopting or approving egregious corporate-governance or other policies. In cases of material financial restatements, accounting fraud, habitually late filings, adopting shareholder rights plan (“poison pills”) without shareholder approval, or other areas of poor performance, Invesco may withhold votes from some or all of a company’s directors. In situations where directors’ performance is a concern, Invesco may also support shareholder proposals to take corrective actions, such as so-called “clawback” provisions.

 

   

Auditors and Audit Committee members Invesco believes a company’s audit committee has a high degree of responsibility to shareholders in matters of financial disclosure, integrity of the financial statements and effectiveness of a company’s internal controls. Independence, experience and financial expertise are critical elements of a well-functioning audit committee. When electing directors who are members of a company’s audit committee, or when ratifying a company’s auditors, Invesco considers the past performance of the committee and holds its members accountable for the quality of the company’s financial statements and reports.

 

   

Majority standard in director elections The right to elect directors is the single most important mechanism shareholders have to promote accountability. Invesco supports the nascent effort to reform the U.S. convention of electing directors, and generally votes in favor of proposals to elect directors by a majority vote.

 

   

Staggered Boards/Annual Election of Directors Invesco generally supports proposals to elect each director annually rather than electing directors to staggered multi-year terms because annual elections increase a board’s level of accountability to its shareholders.

 

   

Supermajority voting requirements Unless required by law in the state of incorporation, Invesco generally votes against actions that would impose any supermajority voting requirement, and generally supports actions to dismantle existing supermajority requirements.

 

   

Responsiveness of Directors Invesco generally withholds votes for directors who do not adequately respond to shareholder proposals that were approved by a majority of votes cast the prior year.

 

   

Cumulative voting The practice of cumulative voting can enable minority shareholders to have representation on a company’s board. Invesco generally supports proposals to institute the practice of cumulative voting at companies whose overall corporate-governance standards indicate a particular need to protect the interests of minority shareholders.

 

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Shareholder access On business matters with potential financial consequences, Invesco generally votes in favor of proposals that would increase shareholders’ opportunities to express their views to boards of directors, proposals that would lower barriers to shareholder action and proposals to promote the adoption of generally accepted best practices in corporate governance. Furthermore, Invesco generally votes for shareholder proposals that are designed to protect shareholder rights if a company’s corporate governance standards indicate that such additional protections are warranted.

 

  II. Compensation and Incentives

Invesco believes properly constructed compensation plans that include equity ownership are effective in creating incentives that induce management and employees of companies to create greater shareholder wealth. Invesco generally supports equity compensation plans that promote the proper alignment of incentives with shareholders’ long-term interests, and generally votes against plans that are overly dilutive to existing shareholders, plans that contain objectionable structural features, and plans that appear likely to reduce the value of the Client’s investment.

Following are specific voting issues that illustrate how Invesco evaluates incentive plans.

 

   

Executive compensation Invesco evaluates executive compensation plans within the context of the company’s performance under the executives’ tenure. Invesco believes independent compensation committees are best positioned to craft executive-compensation plans that are suitable for their company-specific circumstances. Invesco views the election of independent compensation committee members as the appropriate mechanism for shareholders to express their approval or disapproval of a company’s compensation practices. Therefore, Invesco generally does not support shareholder proposals to limit or eliminate certain forms of executive compensation. In the interest of reinforcing the notion of a compensation committee’s accountability to shareholders, Invesco generally supports proposals requesting that companies subject each year’s compensation record to an advisory shareholder vote, or so-called “say on pay” proposals.

 

   

Equity-based compensation plans Invesco generally votes against plans that contain structural features that would impair the alignment of incentives between shareholders and management. Such features include the ability to reprice or reload options without shareholder approval, the ability to issue options below the stock’s current market price, or the ability automatically to replenish shares without shareholder approval.

 

   

Employee stock-purchase plans Invesco generally supports employee stock-purchase plans that are reasonably designed to provide proper incentives to a broad base of employees, provided that the price at which employees may acquire stock is at most a 15 percent discount from the market price.

 

   

Severance agreements Invesco generally votes in favor of proposals requiring advisory shareholder ratification of executives’ severance agreements. However, Invesco generally opposes proposals requiring such agreements to be ratified by shareholders in advance of their adoption. Given the vast differences that may occur in these agreements, some severance agreements are evaluated on an individual basis.

 

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III. Capitalization

Examples of management proposals related to a company’s capital structure include authorizing or issuing additional equity capital, repurchasing outstanding stock, or enacting a stock split or reverse stock split. On requests for additional capital stock, Invesco analyzes the company’s stated reasons for the request. Except where the request could adversely affect the Client’s ownership stake or voting rights, Invesco generally supports a board’s decisions on its needs for additional capital stock. Some capitalization proposals require a case-by-case analysis. Examples of such proposals include authorizing common or preferred stock with special voting rights, or issuing additional stock in connection with an acquisition.

 

IV. Mergers, Acquisitions and Other Corporate Actions

Issuers occasionally require shareholder approval to engage in certain corporate actions such as mergers, acquisitions, name changes, dissolutions, reorganizations, divestitures and reincorporations and the votes for these types of corporate actions are generally determined on a case-by-case basis.

 

V. Anti-Takeover Measures

Practices designed to protect a company from unsolicited bids can adversely affect shareholder value and voting rights, and they potentially create conflicts of interests among directors, management and shareholders. Except under special issuer-specific circumstances, Invesco generally votes to reduce or eliminate such measures. These measures include adopting or renewing “poison pills”, requiring supermajority voting on certain corporate actions, classifying the election of directors instead of electing each director to an annual term, or creating separate classes of common or preferred stock with special voting rights. Invesco generally votes against management proposals to impose these types of measures, and generally votes for shareholder proposals designed to reduce such measures. Invesco generally supports shareholder proposals directing companies to subject their anti-takeover provisions to a shareholder vote.

 

VI. Environmental, Social and Corporate Responsibility Issues

Invesco believes that a company’s response to environmental, social and corporate responsibility issues and the risks attendant to them can have a significant effect on its long-term shareholder value. Invesco recognizes that to manage a corporation effectively, directors and management must consider not only the interest of shareholders, but also the interests of employees, customers, suppliers and creditors, among others. While Invesco generally affords management discretion with respect to the operation of a company’s business, Invesco will evaluate such proposals on a case-by-case basis and will vote proposals relating to these issues in a manner intended to maximize long-term shareholder value.

 

VII. Routine Business Matters

Routine business matters rarely have the potential to have a material effect on the economic prospects of Clients’ holdings, so Invesco generally supports a board’s discretion on these items. However, Invesco generally votes against proposals where there is insufficient information to make a decision about the nature of the proposal. Similarly, Invesco generally votes against proposals to conduct other unidentified business at shareholder meetings.

 

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D.

EXCEPTIONS

 

 

Client Maintains Right to Vote Proxies

In the case of institutional or sub-advised Clients, Invesco will vote the proxies in accordance with these Guidelines unless the Client retains, in writing, the right to vote or the named fiduciary of a Client (e.g., the plan sponsor of an ERISA Client) retains in writing the right to direct the plan trustee or a third party to vote proxies.

Voting for Certain Investment Strategies

For proxies held by certain Client accounts managed in accordance with fixed income, money market and index strategies, Invesco will typically vote in line with the majority of the rest of the shares voted by Invesco outside of those strategies (“Majority Voting”). In this manner Invesco seeks to leverage the expertise and comprehensive proxy voting reviews conducted by teams employing active equity strategies, which typically incorporate analysis of proxy issues as a core component of the investment process. Portfolio managers for accounts employing Majority Voting still retain full discretion to override Majority Voting and to vote the shares as they determine to be in the best interest of Clients, absent certain types of conflicts of interest, which are discussed elsewhere in these policies and procedures.

Proxy Constraints

In certain circumstances, Invesco may refrain from voting where the economic or other opportunity cost of voting a company’s proxy exceeds any anticipated benefits of that proxy proposal. In addition, there may be instances in which Invesco is unable to vote all of its Clients’ proxies despite using commercially reasonable efforts to do so. Particular examples of such instances include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

   

When securities are participating in an Invesco securities lending program, Invesco determines whether to terminate the loan by weighing the benefit to the Client of voting a particular proxy versus the revenue lost by terminating the loan and recalling the securities.

 

   

In some countries the exercise of voting rights requires the Client to submit to “share-blocking.” Invesco generally refrains from voting proxies in share-blocking countries unless the portfolio manager determines that the benefit to the Client(s) of voting a specific proxy outweighs the Client’s temporary inability to sell the security.

 

   

An inability to receive proxy materials from our Clients’ custodians with sufficient time and information to make an informed voting decision.

 

   

Some non-U.S. companies require a representative to attend meetings in person in order to vote a proxy. In such cases, Invesco may determine that the costs of sending a representative or signing a power-of-attorney outweigh the benefit of voting a particular proxy.

In the great majority of instances Invesco is able to vote U.S. and non-U.S. proxies successfully. It is important to note that Invesco makes voting decisions for non-U.S. issuers using these Guidelines as its framework, but also takes into account the corporate

 

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governance standards, regulatory environment and generally reasonable and governance-minded practices of the local market.

 

E.

Resolving potential conflicts of interest

 

 

Firm Level Conflicts of Interest

A potential conflict of interest arises when Invesco votes a proxy for an issuer with which it also maintains a material business relationship. Examples could include issuers that are distributors of Invesco’s products, or issuers that employ Invesco to manage portions of their retirement plans or treasury accounts.

Invesco generally resolves such potential conflicts in one of the following ways: (1) if the proposal that gives rise to the potential conflict is specifically addressed by the Guidelines, Invesco may vote the proxy in accordance with the predetermined Guidelines; (2) Invesco may engage an independent third party to determine how the proxy should be voted; or (3) Invesco may establish an ethical wall or other informational barrier between the persons involved in the potential conflict and the persons making the proxy-voting decision in order to insulate the potential conflict from the decision makers.

Because the Guidelines are pre-determined and crafted to be in the best economic interest of Clients, applying the Guidelines to vote Client proxies should, in most instances, adequately resolve any potential conflict of interest. As an additional safeguard against potential conflicts, persons from Invesco’s marketing, distribution and other customer-facing functions are not members of IUPAC.

Voting of Proxies Related to Invesco Ltd . In order to avoid any appearance of a conflict of interest, Invesco will not vote proxies issued by, or related to matters involving, Invesco Ltd. that may be held by Clients from time to time.

Personal Conflicts of Interest If any member of IUPAC has a personal conflict of interest with respect to a company or an issue presented for voting, that IUPAC member will inform IUPAC of such conflict and will abstain from voting on that company or issue. All IUPAC members shall sign an annual conflicts of interest memorandum.

Funds of Funds Some Invesco Funds offering diversified asset allocation within one investment vehicle own shares in other Invesco Funds. A potential conflict of interest could arise if an underlying Invesco Fund has a shareholder meeting with any proxy issues to be voted on, because Invesco’s asset-allocation funds or target-maturity funds may be large shareholders of the underlying fund. In order to avoid any potential for a conflict, the asset-allocation funds and target maturity funds vote their shares in the same proportion as the votes of the external shareholders of the underlying fund.

F. RECORDKEEPING

 

 

The Investments Administration team will be responsible for all Proxy Voting record keeping.

 

G.

Policies and Vote Disclosure

 

 

 

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A copy of these Guidelines and the voting record of each Invesco Retail Fund are available on Invesco’s web site, www.invesco.com . In accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission regulations, all Invesco Funds file a record of all proxy-voting activity for the prior 12 months ending June 30th. That filing is made on or before August 31st of each year. In the case of institutional and sub-advised Clients, Clients may obtain information about how Invesco voted proxies on their behalf by contacting their client services representative.

 

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Proxy Policies and Procedures

for

Invesco Asset Management Limited (UK)


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Invesco Perpetual

Policy on Corporate Governance and Stewardship

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Invesco Perpetual

Policy on Corporate Governance and Stewardship

Contents

 

Page

 

Section                                                                 

01

  1.   

Introduction

01

  2.   

Scope

02

  3.   

Responsible voting

02

  4.   

Voting procedures

03

  5.   

Dialogue with companies

03

  6.   

Non-routine resolutions and other topics

04

  7.   

Evaluation of companies’ environmental, social and governance arrangements (ESG)

04

  8.   

Disclosure and reporting

05

  9.   

UK Stewardship Code

07

    

Appendix 1 — Voting on shares listed outside of the UK, Europe and the US


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1. Introduction

Invesco Perpetual (IP), a business name of Invesco Asset Management Limited, has adopted a clear and considered policy towards its responsibility as a shareholder on behalf of all investors in portfolios managed by them. As part of this policy, IP will take steps to satisfy itself about the extent to which the companies in which it invests look after shareholder value in their companies and comply with local recommendations and practices, such as the UK Corporate Governance Code issued by the Financial Reporting Council and the U.S. Department of Labor Interpretive Bulletins.

IP has a responsibility to optimise returns to its clients. As a core part of the investment process, IP’s fund managers will endeavour to establish a dialogue with company management to promote company decision making that is in the best interests of shareholders, and is in accordance with good Corporate Governance principles.

Being a major shareholder in a company is more than simply expecting to benefit in its future earnings streams. In IP’s view, it is about helping to provide the capital a company needs to grow, about being actively involved in its strategy, when necessary, and helping to ensure that shareholder interests are always at the forefront of management’s thoughts.

IP primarily defines stewardship as representing the best interests of clients in its fiduciary role as a discretionary asset manager (not asset owner) and as an institutional shareholder, i.e. an organization which pools large sums of money and invest those sums in securities, real property and other investment assets. This is considered more appropriate than undertaking the stewardship of investee companies, which we believe should always remain the responsibility of the directors and executives of those companies. IP may at times seek to influence strategies of investee companies, where appropriate, on behalf of its clients, but IP will never seek to be involved in the day to day running of any investee companies.

IP considers that shareholder activism is fundamental to good Corporate Governance. Although this does not entail intervening in daily management decisions, it does involve supporting general standards for corporate activity and, where necessary, taking the initiative to ensure those standards are met, with a view to protecting and enhancing value for our investors in our portfolios.

Engagement will also be proportionate and will reflect the size of holdings, length of holding period and liquidity of the underlying company shares. This is because in most of IP’s investment jurisdictions, the only effective remedy of last resort available to shareholders, other than liquidating their share ownership, is the removal of directors.

2. Scope

The scope of this policy covers all portfolios that are managed by the IP investment teams located in Henley on Thames, United Kingdom and specifically excludes portfolios that are managed by other investment teams within the wider Invesco group that have their own voting, corporate governance and stewardship policies. As an example, within IP’s ICVC range the following funds are excluded: IP UK Enhanced Index, IP Hong Kong & China, IP Japanese Smaller Companies, IP Global Balanced Index, IP Global ex-UK Core Equity Index, IP Global ex-UK Enhanced Index and the IP Balanced Risk 6, 8 and 10 funds.


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3. Responsible voting

One important means of putting shareholder responsibility into practice is via the exercising of voting rights. In deciding whether to vote, IP will take into account such factors as the likely impact of voting on management activity, and where expressed, the preference of clients in portfolios managed by them. As a result of these two factors, IP will tend to vote on all UK, European and US shares but to vote on a more selective basis on other shares. (See Appendix I – Voting on shares listed outside of the UK, Europe and the US).

IP considers that the voting rights attached to its clients’ investments should be actively managed with the same duty of care as that applied to all other aspects of asset administration. As such, voting rights will be exercised on an informed and independent basis, and will not simply be passed back to the company concerned for discretionary voting by the Chairman.

In voting for or against a proposal, IP will have in mind three objectives, as follows:

 

  - To protect the rights of its clients

 

  - To minimise the risk of financial or business impropriety within the companies in which its clients are invested, and

 

  - To protect the long-term value of its clients’ investments.

It is important to note that, when exercising voting rights, the third option of abstention can also be used as a means of expressing dissatisfaction, or lack of support, to a board on any particular issue. Additionally, in the event of a conflict of interest arising between IP and its clients over a specific issue, IP will either abstain or seek instruction from each client.

IP will actively exercise the voting rights represented by the shares it manages on behalf of its clients where it is granted the discretion to do so. In certain circumstances the discretion is retained by the client, where they wish to be responsible for applying their own right to vote.

Note: Share blocking

Generally, IP will not vote where this results in shares being blocked from trading for a period of more than a few hours. IP considers that it is not in the interest of clients that their shares are blocked at a potentially sensitive time, such as the time around a shareholder meeting.

4. Voting procedures

IP will endeavour to keep under regular review with trustees, depositaries, custodians and third party proxy voting services the practical arrangements for circulating company resolutions and notices of meetings and for exercising votes in accordance with standing or special instructions. Although IP’s proxy voting service will provide research and recommendations for each resolution, each fund manager will cast their vote independently considering their own research and dialogue with company management.

Proxy voting research and services are currently provided by Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), part of the RiskMetrics Group.

IP will endeavour to review regularly any standing or special instructions on voting and where possible, discuss with company representatives any significant issues.

IP will take into account the implications of stock lending arrangements where this is relevant (that is, when stock is lent to the extent permitted by local regulations, the voting rights attaching to that stock pass to the borrower). However, IP does not currently enter into any stock lending arrangements as it believes the facility does not support active shareholder engagement.


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5. Dialogue with companies

IP will endeavour, where practicable and in accordance with its investment approach, to enter into a dialogue with companies’ management based on the mutual understanding of objectives. This dialogue is likely to include regular meetings with company representatives to explore any concerns about corporate governance where these may impact on the best interests of clients. In discussion with company boards and senior non-Executive Directors, IP will endeavour to cover any matters of particular relevance to investee company shareholder value.

Those people on the inside of a company, most obviously its executives, know their businesses much more intimately. Therefore, it is usually appropriate to leave strategic matters in their hands. However, if that strategy is not working, or alternatives need exploring, IP will seek to influence the direction of that company where practicable. In IP’s view, this is part of its responsibility to investors, where possible, in shaping strategy. Ultimately the business’ performance will have an impact on the returns generated by IP’s portfolios, whether it is in terms of share price performance or dividends, and IP wants to seek to ensure that the capital IP has invested on behalf of its clients is being used as effectively as possible. In the majority of cases IP is broadly in agreement with the direction of a company that it has invested in, as its initial decision to invest will have taken these factors into account. But these issues demand regular review, which can only be achieved through company meetings.

The building of this relationship facilitates frank and open discussion, and on-going interaction is an integral part of the fund manager’s role. The fact that IP has been a major shareholder in a number of companies for a long time, in particular within its domestic UK portfolios, reflects both the fact that IP’s original investments were based on a joint understanding of where the businesses were going and the ability of the companies’ management to execute that plan. Inevitably there are times when IP’s views diverge from those of the companies’ executives but, where possible, it attempts to work with companies towards a practical solution. However, IP believes that its status as part-owner of companies means that it has both the right and the responsibility to make its views known. The option of selling out of those businesses is always open, but normally IP prefers to push for change, even if this can be a slow process.

Specifically when considering resolutions put to shareholders, IP will pay attention to the companies’ compliance with the relevant local requirements. In addition, when analysing companies’ prospects for future profitability and hence returns to shareholders, IP will take many variables into account, including but not limited to, the following:

 

  - Nomination and audit committees

 

  - Remuneration committee and directors’ remuneration

 

  - Board balance and structure

 

  - Financial reporting principles

 

  - Internal control system and annual review of its effectiveness

 

  - Dividend and Capital Management policies

 

  - Socially Responsible Investing policies

6. Non-routine resolutions and other topics

These will be considered on a case-by-case basis and where proposals are put to the vote will require proper explanation and justification by (in most instances) the Board. Examples of such proposals would be all political donations and any proposal made by a shareholder or body of shareholders (typically a pressure group).

Apart from the three fundamental voting objectives set out under ‘Responsible Voting’ above, considerations that IP might apply to non-routine proposals will include:

 

  - The degree to which the company’s stated position on the issue could affect its reputation and/ or sales, or leave it vulnerable to boycott or selective purchasing

 

  - Peer group response to the issue in question

 

  - Whether implementation would achieve the objectives sought in the proposal

 

  - Whether the matter is best left to the Board’s discretion.


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7. Evaluation of companies’ environmental, social and governance arrangements

At IP, each fund manager is individually responsible for environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters, rather than utilising ESG professionals or an internal / external discrete team independent from the fund management process. ESG issues are deemed as an essential component of the fund manager’s overall investment responsibilities. Additionally, fund managers may call on the support of the IP Investment Management Operations team on any ESG matter.

As mentioned in Section 5, company meetings are an integral part of IP’s investment research approach and discussions at these meetings include all matters that might affect the share price, including ESG issues.

IP’s research is structured to give it a detailed understanding of a company’s key historical and future, long-term business drivers, such as demand for its products, pricing power, market share trends, cash flow and management strategy. This enables IP’s investment teams to form a holistic opinion of management strategy, the quality of the management, an opinion on a company’s competitive position, its strategic advantages/ disadvantages, and corporate governance arrangements, thus incorporating any inherent ESG issues.

IP will, when evaluating companies’ governance arrangements, particularly those relating to board structure and composition, give due weight to all relevant factors brought to its attention.

8. Disclosure and reporting

Although IP acknowledges initiatives of transparency, it is also very aware of its fiduciary duty and the interests of all investors in portfolios managed by them. As such, IP is very cognisant that disclosure of any meeting specific information may have a detrimental effect in its ability to manage its portfolios and ultimately would not be in the best interests of all clients. Primarily, this is for investor protection and to allow IP’s fund managers to manage their portfolios in the interests of all its clients.

Although IP does not report specific findings of company meetings for external use, it will seek to provide regular illustrations to demonstrate that active engagement is at the heart of its investment process.

For clients with individual mandates, (i.e. not invested in a fund), IP may discuss specific issues where it can share details of a client’s portfolio with that specific client. Occasionally, where IP has expressed strong views to management over matters of governance, those views have gained media attention, but IP will never seek to encourage such debates in the media.

On request from investors, IP will in good faith provide records of voting instructions given to third parties such as trustees, depositaries and custodians provided that:

 

  - In IP’s view, it does not conflict with the best interests of other investors; and

 

  - It is understood that IP will not be held accountable for the expression of views within such voting instructions and

 

  - IP is not giving any assurance nor undertaking nor has any obligation to ensure that such instructions resulted in any votes actually being cast. Records of voting instructions within the immediate preceding three months will not normally be provided for activities within the funds managed by IP

Note:

The record of votes will reflect the voting instruction of the relevant fund manager. This may not be the same as votes actually cast as IP is entirely reliant on third parties complying promptly with such instructions to ensure that such votes are cast correctly. Accordingly, the provision of information relating to an instruction does not mean that a vote was actually cast, just that an instruction was given in accordance with a particular view taken.


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9. The UK Stewardship Code

The UK Stewardship Code (the Code) issued by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) aims to enhance the quality of engagement between institutional investors and companies to help improve long-term returns to shareholders and the efficient exercise of governance responsibilities. The Code sets out seven principles, which support good practice on engagement with UK investee companies and to which the FRC believes institutional investors should aspire. The Code is applied on a ‘comply or explain’ approach. IP sets out below how it complies with each principle or details why it chooses not to.

Principle 1

Institutional investors should publicly disclose their policy on how they will discharge their stewardship responsibilities.

IP complies with Principle 1 and publishes the Invesco Perpetual Policy on Corporate Governance and Stewardship, which sets out how it will discharge its stewardship responsibilities, on the ‘About us’ page on its website:

The following is a summary:

IP primarily defines stewardship as representing the best interests of clients in its fiduciary role as a discretionary asset manager (not asset owner) and as an institutional shareholder, i.e. an organization which pools large sums of money and invest those sums in securities, and other investment assets. This is considered more appropriate than undertaking the stewardship of investee companies, which we believe should always remain the responsibility of the directors and executives of those companies. IP may at times seek to influence strategies of investee companies, where appropriate, on behalf of its clients, but IP will never seek to be involved in the day to day running of any investee companies. As a result, in the interests of the beneficiaries of the assets under its management, IP will engage with investee companies on strategy, share value performance, risk, capital structure, governance, culture, remuneration and other significant matters that may be subject to voting in a general meeting and of proportional interest in terms of value discovery in a business.

Principle 2

Institutional investors should have a robust policy on managing conflicts of interest in relation to stewardship and this policy should be publicly disclosed.

IP complies with Principle 2 by meeting its regulatory requirement of having an effective Conflicts of Interest Policy. Any conflicts of interest arising through its stewardship of investee companies will be handled in accordance with that policy.

In respect of stewardship, IP anticipates the opportunity for conflicts arising would be limited, e.g. where it invests in a company that is also a broker (i.e. dealing) of, or client of IP.

This Invesco UK Conflicts of Interest Policy is available on request and covers potential conflicts of interest in relation to stewardship. The Conflicts of Interest Policy defines a conflict of interest as ‘a situation where there is a material risk of damage to the interests of a client arising because of the interests of Invesco and our clients differ and any client and those of another client differ.’ As UK Stewardship is carried out in our clients’ interests, there are limited opportunities for conflicts of interest arising and, where they do, these are managed appropriately.

Principle 3

Institutional investors should monitor their investee companies.

As an active shareholder, IP complies with Principle 3. Through its investment process, fund managers endeavour to establish on a proportionate basis, on-going dialogue with company management and this is likely to include regular meetings. In discussions with company boards and senior non-Executive Directors, IP will explore any concerns about corporate governance where these may impact on the best interests of clients, together with any other matters of particular value to shareholders.

Meeting company boards of investee companies is a core part of IP’s investment process and IP is committed to keeping records of all future key engagement activities. As part of the engagement process IP fund managers may choose to be made insiders (i.e. to be made privy to material, non-public information) to protect and/or enhance investor value. In such circumstances they will follow IP’s regulatory required policy and processes to mitigate against market abuse, principally by systematically blocking any trading in insider securities.

When casting votes on behalf of investors, IP keeps detailed records of all instructions given in good faith to third parties such as trustees, depositories and custodians. Although the rationale for voting in a particular manner is not automatically captured through the voting process, the individually responsible fund manager would be expected to be able to clearly articulate their decision whenever required.


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Principle 4

Institutional investors should establish clear guidelines on when and how they will escalate their activities as a method of protecting and enhancing shareholder value.

IP complies with Principle 4 with its fund managers managing corporate governance matters independently being a key part of their investment process to protect and add value on behalf investors. Initially any issues/concerns would be raised by its fund managers through IP’s process of on-going dialogue and company meetings. On occasions that a fund manager believes an issue is significant enough to be escalated, this will be done through IP’s Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and the IP Investment Management Operations team who will ensure the relevant internal resources are made available to support the fund manager in securing the most appropriate outcome for IP’s clients.

Principle 5

Institutional investors should be willing to act collectively with other investors where appropriate.

IP is supportive of collective engagement in cases where objectives between parties are mutually agreeable, there are no conflicts of interest and, as they pertain to the UK market, are not in breach of ‘concert party’ rules. Other shareholders can engage directly with the relevant fund manager or through an investment adviser. Alternatively, enquiries can be directed to any of the below:

 

  - Stuart Howard — Head of IP Investment Management Operations

 

  - Dan Baker — IP Investment Management Operations Manager

 

  - Charles Henderson — UK Equities Business Manager

Principle 6

Institutional investors should have a clear policy on voting and disclosure of voting activity.

As detailed in Section 3, IP is committed to voting on all the UK (together with European and US) stocks it holds for its underlying investors and where it has the full discretion to do so. Whilst comprehensive records of IP’s voting instructions are maintained, IP does not report specifically on its voting activity. Whilst being mindful of its fiduciary duty and the interest of all investors, IP believes that automatic public disclosure of its voting records may have a detrimental effect on its ability to manage its portfolios and ultimately would not be in the best interest of all clients.

On specific requests from clients, IP will in good faith provide records of voting instructions given to third parties such as trustees, depositaries and custodians subject to limitations detailed in Section 8.

IP uses ISS to process its voting decisions and the ABI’s IVIS service for research for UK securities. Its instructions to ISS include a default instruction to vote with management, which is used only on the rare occasion when instructions are not successfully transmitted to ISS. IP will also consider the need to attend and vote at general meetings if issues prevent the casting of proxy votes within required time limits.

IP does not enter into stock lending arrangements which might impact the voting process.

Principle 7

Institutional investors should report periodically on their stewardship and voting activities.

IP complies with Principle 7 through a commitment to provide regular illustrations of its engagement activities and to respond to voting record requests from investors in its portfolios on an individual basis.

Although IP does not report specific findings of company meetings for external use, we will seek to provide illustrations to demonstrate that active engagement is at the heart of its investment process. On request from investors, IP will in good faith provide records of voting instructions given to third parties such as trustees, depositaries and custodians subject to certain limitations outlined in Section 8. Although the rationale for its voting decision is not captured through the voting process, individual fund managers would be expected to articulate their decision whenever required.

IP currently does not obtain an independent opinion on its engagement and voting processes as it believes any value for its clients from such an opinion is outweighed by the costs of obtaining such an opinion. There is also no material demand from clients to provide such an independent assurance.


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Appendix 1

Voting on shares listed outside of the UK, Europe and the US

When deciding whether to exercise the voting rights attached to its clients’ shares listed outside of the UK, Europe and the US, IP will take into consideration a number of factors. These will include the:

 

- Likely impact of voting on management activity, versus the cost to the client

 

- Portfolio management restrictions (e.g. share blocking) that may result from voting

 

- Preferences, where expressed, of clients

Generally, IP will vote on shares listed outside of the UK, Europe and the US by exception only, except where the client or local regulator expressly requires voting on all shares.

Note: Share blocking

Generally, IP will not vote where this results in shares being blocked from trading for a period of more than a few hours. IP considers that it is not in the interest of clients that their shares are blocked at a potentially sensitive time, such as that around a shareholder meeting.


Important information

As at 8 July 2014.

For more information on our funds, please refer to the most up to date relevant fund and share class-specific Key Investor Information Documents, the Supplementary Information Document, the ICVC ISA Key Features and Terms & Conditions, the latest Annual or Interim Short Reports and the latest Prospectus. This information is available using the contact details shown.

Telephone calls may be recorded.

The value of investments and any income will fluctuate (this may partly be the result of exchange rate fluctuations) and investors may not get back the full amount invested.

Where Invesco Perpetual has expressed views and opinions, these may change.

Invesco Perpetual is a business name of Invesco Asset Management Limited. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

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Registered in England 949417

Registered office Perpetual Park, Perpetual Park Drive, Henley-on-Thames,

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PROXY VOTING GUIDELINES

Purpose

The purpose of this document is to describe Invesco Canada Ltd.’s (“Invesco Canada”) general guidelines for voting proxies received from companies held in the accounts (“Accounts”) for which it acts as investment fund manager and/or adviser including:

 

   

Investment fund manager, including investment funds offered in Canada (the “Canadian Funds”),

 

   

Adviser, including separately managed portfolios (“SMPs”),

 

   

Sub-adviser, including investment funds registered under and governed by the US Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “US Funds”).

The Accounts referred to above, exclude Accounts that are sub-advised (“Sub-Advised Accounts”) by affiliated or third party advisers (“Sub-Advisers”). Proxies for Sub-Advised Accounts will be voted in accordance with the Sub-Adviser’s proxy voting policy (which may contain different voting recommendations), provided the policy as a whole is designed with the intention of voting securities in the best interest of the Account; unless the sub-advisory agreement provides otherwise.

Voting rights will not be exercised in accordance with this policy or the Sub-Adviser’s proxy policy if the investment management agreement between the client and Invesco Canada governing the SMP provides otherwise.

Compliance will review the proxy voting policies & procedures of any new sub-advisors as part of its due diligence.

Introduction

Invesco Canada has a fiduciary obligation to act in the best long-term economic interest of the Accounts when voting proxies of portfolio companies.

The default is to vote with the recommendation of the publicly traded company’s management.

As a general rule, Invesco Canada shall vote against any actions that would:

 

   

reduce the rights or options of shareholders,

 

   

reduce shareholder influence over the board of directors and management,

 

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reduce the alignment of interests between management and shareholders, or

 

   

reduce the value of shareholders’ investments.

Since Invesco Canada’s portfolio managers follow an investment discipline that includes investing in companies that are believed to have strong management teams, the portfolio managers will generally support the management of companies in which they invest, and will accord proper weight to the recommendations of company management. Therefore, in most circumstances, votes will be cast in accordance with the recommendations of company management.

While Invesco Canada’s proxy voting guidelines are stated below, the portfolio managers will take into consideration all relevant facts and circumstances (including country specific considerations), and retain the right to vote proxies as deemed appropriate.

These guidelines may be amended from time to time.

Situations in which Voting Rights Proxies Will Not Be Exercised

Voting rights will not be exercised in situations where:

 

   

the securities have been sold subsequent to record date;

 

   

administrative issues prevent voting, or;

 

   

Invesco Canada sub-advises an Account for an unaffiliated third-party and the securities to be voted have been lent out by the fund manager.

Conflicts of Interest

When voting proxies, Invesco Canada’s portfolio managers assess whether there are material conflicts of interest between Invesco Canada’s interests and those of the Account. A potential conflict of interest situation may include where Invesco Canada or an affiliate manages assets for, provides other financial services to, or otherwise has a material business relationship with, a company whose management is soliciting proxies, and failure to vote in favour of management of the company may harm Invesco Canada’s relationship with the company. In all situations, the portfolio managers will not take Invesco Canada’s relationship with the company into account, and will vote the proxies in the best interest of the Account. To the extent that a portfolio manager has any personal conflict of interest with respect to a company or an issue presented, that portfolio manager should abstain from voting on that company or issue. Portfolio managers are required to report in writing to the relevant Investment Head any such conflicts of interest and/or attempts by outside parties to improperly influence the voting process. If the portfolio manager in question is an Investment Head, such conflicts of

 

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interest and/or attempts by outside parties to improperly influence the voting process shall be presented in writing to the Investment Leadership Team (“ILT”). The Global Investments Director (or designate) will report any conflicts of interest to the Independent Review Committee on an annual basis.

 

I. BOARDS OF DIRECTORS

 

We believe that a board that has at least a majority of independent directors is integral to good corporate governance. Unless there are restrictions specific to a company’s home jurisdiction, key board committees, including audit and compensation committees, should be completely independent.

Voting on Director Nominees in Uncontested Elections

Votes in an uncontested election of directors are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, considering factors that may include:

 

   

Long-term financial company performance relative to a market index,

 

   

Composition of the board and key board committees,

 

   

Nominee’s attendance at board meetings,

 

   

Nominee’s time commitments as a result of serving on other company boards,

 

   

Nominee’s stock ownership position in the company,

 

   

Whether the chairman is also serving as CEO, and

 

   

Whether a retired CEO sits on the board.

Voting on Director Nominees in Contested Elections

Votes in a contested election of directors are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, considering factors that may include:

 

   

Long-term financial performance of the company relative to its industry,

 

   

Management’s track record,

 

   

Background to the proxy contest,

 

   

Qualifications of director nominees (both slates),

 

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Evaluation of what each side is offering shareholders as well as the likelihood that the proposed objectives and goals can be met, and

 

   

Stock ownership positions in the company.

Majority Threshold Voting for Director Elections

We will generally vote for proposals that require directors to be elected with an affirmative majority of votes cast unless the relevant portfolio manager believes that the company has adopted formal corporate governance principles that present a meaningful alternative to the majority voting standard.

Separating Chairman and CEO

Shareholder proposals to separate the chairman and CEO positions should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

While we generally support these proposals, some companies have governance structures in place that can satisfactorily counterbalance a combined position. Voting decisions will take into account factors such as:

 

   

Designated lead director, appointed from the ranks of the independent board members with clearly delineated duties;

 

   

Majority of independent directors;

 

   

All-independent key committees;

 

   

Committee chairpersons nominated by the independent directors;

 

   

CEO performance is reviewed annually by a committee of independent directors; and

 

   

Established governance guidelines.

Majority of Independent Directors

While we generally support proposals asking that a majority of directors be independent, each proposal should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

We generally vote for proposals that the board’s audit, compensation, and/or nominating committees be composed exclusively of independent directors.

 

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Stock Ownership Requirements

We believe that individual directors should be appropriately compensated and motivated to act in the best interests of shareholders. Share ownership by directors better aligns their interests with those of other shareholders. Therefore, we believe that meaningful share ownership by directors is in the best interest of the company.

We generally vote for proposals that require a certain percentage of a director’s compensation to be in the form of common stock.

Size of Boards of Directors

We believe that the number of directors is important to ensuring the board’s effectiveness in maximizing long-term shareholder value. The board must be large enough to allow it to adequately discharge its responsibilities, without being so large that it becomes cumbersome.

While we will prefer a board of no fewer than 5 and no more than16 members, each situation will be considered on a case-by-case basis taking into consideration the specific company circumstances.

Classified or Staggered Boards

In a classified or staggered board, directors are typically elected in two or more “classes”, serving terms greater than one year.

We prefer the annual election of all directors and will generally not support proposals that provide for staggered terms for board members. We recognize that there may be jurisdictions where staggered terms for board members is common practice and, in such situations, we will review the proposals on a case-by-case basis.

Director Indemnification and Liability Protection

We recognize that many individuals may be reluctant to serve as corporate directors if they are personally liable for all lawsuits and legal costs. As a result, limitations on directors’ liability can benefit the corporation and its shareholders by helping to attract and retain qualified directors while providing recourse to shareholders on areas of misconduct by directors.

We generally vote for proposals that limit directors’ liability and provide indemnification as long as the arrangements are limited to the director acting honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the company and, in criminal matters, are limited to the director having reasonable grounds for believing the conduct was lawful.

 

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II. AUDITORS

 

A strong audit process is a requirement for good corporate governance. A significant aspect of the audit process is a strong relationship with a knowledgeable and independent set of auditors.

Ratification of Auditors

We believe a company should limit its relationship with its auditors to the audit engagement, and certain closely related activities that do not, in the aggregate, raise an appearance of impaired independence.

We generally vote for the reappointment of the company’s auditors unless:

 

   

It is not clear that the auditors will be able to fulfill their function;

 

   

There is reason to believe the auditors have rendered an opinion that is neither accurate nor indicative of the company’s financial position; or

 

   

The auditors have a significant professional or personal relationship with the issuer that compromises their independence.

Disclosure of Audit vs. Non-Audit Fees

Understanding the fees earned by the auditors is important for assessing auditor independence. Our support for the re-appointment of the auditors will take into consideration whether the management information circular contains adequate disclosure about the amount and nature of audit vs. non-audit fees.

There may be certain jurisdictions that do not currently require disclosure of audit vs. non-audit fees. In these circumstances, we will generally support proposals that call for this disclosure.

 

III. COMPENSATION PROGRAMS

 

Appropriately designed equity-based compensation plans, approved by shareholders, can be an effective way to align the interests of long-term shareholders and the interests of management, employees and directors. Plans should not substantially dilute shareholders’ ownership interests in the company, provide participants with excessive awards or have objectionable structural features. We will consider each compensation plan in its entirety (including all incentives, awards and other compensation) to determine if the plan provides the right incentives to managers, employees and directors and is reasonable on the whole.

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of the more common features of these programs (features not specifically itemized below will be considered on a case-by-case basis taking into consideration the general principles described above):

Cash Compensation and Severance Packages

We will generally support the board’s discretion to determine and grant appropriate cash compensation and severance packages.

Executive Compensation (“say on pay”)

Proposals requesting that companies subject each year’s compensation record to a non binding advisory shareholder vote, or so-called “say on pay” proposals will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Equity Based Plans – Dilution

Equity compensation plans can increase the number of shares of a company and therefore dilute the value of existing shares. While such plans can be an effective compensation tool in moderation, they can be a concern to shareholders and their cost needs to be closely watched. We assess proposed equity compensation plans on a case-by-case basis.

Employee Stock Purchase Plans

We will generally vote for the use of employee stock purchase plans to increase company stock ownership by employees, provided that shares purchased under the plan are acquired for no less than 85% of their market value. It is recognized that country specific circumstances may exist (e.g. tax issues) that require proposals to be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Loans to Employees

We will vote against the corporation making loans to employees to allow employees to pay for stock or stock options. It is recognized that country specific circumstances may exist that require proposals to be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Stock Option Plans – Board Discretion

We will vote against stock option plans that give the board broad discretion in setting the terms and conditions of the programs. Such programs should be submitted with detail and be reasonable in the circumstances regarding their cost, scope, frequency and schedule for exercising the options.

 

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Stock Option Plans – Inappropriate Features

We will generally vote against plans that have any of the following structural features:

 

   

ability to re-price “underwater” options without shareholder approval,

 

   

ability to issue options with an exercise price below the stock’s current market price,

 

   

ability to issue “reload” options, or

 

   

automatic share replenishment (“evergreen”) features.

Stock Option Plans – Director Eligibility

While we prefer stock ownership by directors, we will support stock option plans for directors as long as the terms and conditions of director options are clearly defined

Stock Option Plans – Repricing

We will vote for proposals to re-price options if there is a value-for-value (rather than a share-for-share) exchange.

Stock Option Plans – Vesting

We will vote against stock option plans that are 100% vested when granted.

Stock Option Plans – Authorized Allocations

We will generally vote against stock option plans that authorize allocation of 25% or more of the available options to any one individual.

Stock Option Plans – Change in Control Provisions

We will vote against stock option plans with change in control provisions that allow option holders to receive more for their options than shareholders would receive for their shares.

 

IV. CORPORATE MATTERS

 

We will review proposals relating to changes to capital structure and restructuring on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration the impact of the changes on corporate governance and shareholder rights, anticipated financial and operating benefits, portfolio manager views, level of dilution, and a company’s industry and performance in terms of shareholder returns.

 

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Common Stock Authorization

We will review proposals to increase the number of shares of common stock authorized for issue on a case-by-case basis.

Dual Class Share Structures

Dual class share structures involve a second class of common stock with either superior or inferior voting rights to those of another class of stock.

We will generally vote against proposals to create or extend dual class share structures where classes have different voting rights.

Stock Splits

We will vote for proposals to increase common share authorization for a stock split, provided that the increase in authorized shares would not result in excessive dilution given a company’s industry and performance in terms of shareholder returns.

Reverse Stock Splits

We will vote for proposals to implement a reverse stock split.

Share Repurchase Programs

We will vote against proposals to institute open-market share repurchase plans if all shareholders do not participate on an equal basis.

Reincorporation

Reincorporation involves re-establishing the company in a different legal jurisdiction.

We will generally vote for proposals to reincorporate the company provided that the board and management have demonstrated sound financial or business reasons for the move. Proposals to reincorporate will generally not be supported if solely as part of an anti-takeover defense or as a way to limit directors’ liability.

Mergers & Acquisitions

We will vote for merger & acquisition proposals that the relevant portfolio managers believe, based on their review of the materials:

 

   

will result in financial and operating benefits,

 

   

have a fair offer price,

 

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have favourable prospects for the combined companies, and

 

   

will not have a negative impact on corporate governance or shareholder rights.

 

V. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

 

We recognize that to effectively manage a corporation, directors and management must consider not only the interests of shareholders, but the interests of employees, customers, suppliers, and creditors, among others.

We believe that companies and their boards must give careful consideration to social responsibility issues in order to enhance long-term shareholder value.

We support efforts by companies to develop policies and practices that consider social responsibility issues related to their businesses.

 

VI. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS

 

Shareholder proposals can be extremely complex, and the impact on the interests of all stakeholders can rarely be anticipated with a high degree of confidence. As a result, shareholder proposals will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis with consideration of factors such as:

 

   

the proposal’s impact on the company’s short-term and long-term share value,

 

   

its effect on the company’s reputation,

 

   

the economic effect of the proposal,

 

   

industry and regional norms in which the company operates,

 

   

the company’s overall corporate governance provisions, and

 

   

the reasonableness of the request.

We will generally support shareholder proposals that require additional disclosure regarding corporate responsibility issues where the relevant portfolio manager believes:

 

   

the company has failed to adequately address these issues with shareholders,

 

   

there is information to suggest that a company follows procedures that are not in compliance with applicable regulations, or

 

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the company fails to provide a level of disclosure that is comparable to industry peers or generally accepted standards.

We will generally not support shareholder proposals that place arbitrary or artificial constraints on the board, management or the company.

Ordinary Business Practices

We will generally support the board’s discretion regarding shareholder proposals that involve ordinary business practices.

Protection of Shareholder Rights

We will generally vote for shareholder proposals that are designed to protect shareholder rights if the company’s corporate governance standards indicate that such additional protections are warranted.

Barriers to Shareholder Action

We will generally vote for proposals to lower barriers to shareholder action.

Shareholder Rights Plans

We will generally vote for proposals to subject shareholder rights plans to a shareholder vote.

 

VII. OTHER

 

We will vote against any proposal where the proxy materials lack sufficient information upon which to base an informed decision.

We will vote against any proposals to authorize the company to conduct any other business that is not described in the proxy statement (including the authority to approve any further amendments to an otherwise approved resolution).

Reimbursement of Proxy Solicitation Expenses

Decisions to provide reimbursement for dissidents waging a proxy contest are made on a case-by-case basis.

 

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Proxy Policy and Procedures

for

Invesco Hong Kong Limited


Invesco Hong Kong Limited

PROXY VOTING POLICY

30 June 2014


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

Introduction

     2   

1. Guiding Principles

     3   

2. Proxy Voting Authority

     4   

3. Key Proxy Voting Issues

     7   

4. Internal Admistration and Decision-Making Process

     10   

5. Client Reporting

     12   


INTRODUCTION

 

This policy sets out Invesco’s approach to proxy voting in the context of our broader portfolio management and client service responsibilities. It applies to Asia related equity portfolios managed by Invesco on behalf of individually-managed clients and pooled fund clients

Invesco’s proxy voting policy is expected to evolve over time to cater for changing circumstances or unforeseen events.

 

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1. GUIDING PRINCIPLES

 

 

  1.1 Invesco recognises its fiduciary obligation to act in the best interests of all clients, be they retirement scheme trustees, institutional clients, unitholders in pooled investment vehicles or personal investors. The application of due care and skill in exercising shareholder responsibilities is a key aspect of this fiduciary obligation.

 

  1.2 The sole objective of Invesco’s proxy voting policy is to promote the economic interests of its clients. At no time will Invesco use the shareholding powers exercised in respect of its clients’ investments to advance its own commercial interests, to pursue a social or political cause that is unrelated to clients’ economic interests, or to favour a particular client or other relationship to the detriment of others.

 

  1.3 Invesco also recognises the broader chain of accountability that exists in the proper governance of corporations, and the extent and limitations of the shareholder’s role in that process. In particular, it is recognised that company management should ordinarily be presumed to be best placed to conduct the commercial affairs of the enterprise concerned, with prime accountability to the enterprise’s Board of Directors which is in turn accountable to shareholders and to external regulators and exchanges. The involvement of Invesco as an institutional shareholder will not extend to interference in the proper exercise of Board or management responsibilities, or impede the ability of companies to take the calculated commercial risks which are essential means of adding value for shareholders.

 

  1.4 The primary aim of the policy is to encourage a culture of performance among investee companies, rather than one of mere conformance with a prescriptive set of rules and constraints. Rigid adherence to a checklist approach to corporate governance issues is of itself unlikely to promote the maximum economic performance of companies, or to cater for circumstances in which non-compliance with a checklist is appropriate or unavoidable.

 

  1.5 Invesco considers that proxy voting rights are an asset which should be managed with the same care as any other asset managed on behalf of its clients.

 

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2. PROXY VOTING AUTHORITY

 

 

  2.1 An important dimension of Invesco’s approach to corporate governance is the exercise of proxy voting authority at the Annual General Meetings or other decision-making forums of companies in which we manage investments on behalf of clients.

 

  2.2 An initial issue to consider in framing a proxy voting policy is the question of where discretion to exercise voting power should rest - with Invesco as the investment manager, or with each individual client? Under the first alternative, Invesco’s role would be both to make voting decisions on clients’ behalf and to implement those decisions. Under the second alternative, Invesco would either have no role to play, or its role would be limited solely to implementing voting decisions under instructions from our clients.

 

  2.3 In addressing this issue, it is necessary to distinguish the different legal structures and fiduciary relationships which exist as between individually-managed clients, who hold investments directly on their own accounts, and pooled fund clients, whose investments are held indirectly under a trust structure.

 

  2.4 Individually-Managed Clients

 

  2.4.1 As a matter of general policy, Invesco believes that unless a client’s mandate gives specific instructions to the contrary, discretion to exercise votes should normally rest with the investment manager, provided that the discretion is always exercised in the client’s interests alone.

 

  2.4.2 The reason for this position is that Invesco believes that, with its dedicated research resources and ongoing monitoring of companies, an investment manager is usually better placed to identify issues upon which a vote is necessary or desirable. We believe it is also more practical that voting discretion rests with the party that has the authority to buy and sell shares, which is essentially what investment managers have been engaged to do on behalf of their clients.

 

  2.4.3 In cases where voting authority is delegated by an individually-managed client, Invesco recognises its responsibility to be accountable for the decisions it makes. If a client requires, an appropriate reporting mechanism will be put in place.

 

  2.4.4

While it is envisaged that the above arrangements will be acceptable in the majority of cases, it is recognised that some individually-managed clients will wish to retain voting authority for themselves, or to place conditions on the circumstances in which it can be exercised by investment managers. In practice, it is believed that this option is generally only likely to arise with relatively large clients such as trustees of major superannuation funds or statutory corporations which have the resources to develop their own policies and to supervise their implementation by investment managers and custodians. In particular, clients who have multiple equity managers and utilise a master custody arrangement

 

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may be more likely to consider retaining voting authority in order to ensure consistency of approach across their total portfolio.

 

  2.4.5 In any event, whatever decision is taken as to where voting authority should lie, Invesco believes that the matter should be explicitly covered by the terms of the investment management agreement and clearly understood by the respective parties.

 

  2.4.6 Accordingly, Invesco will pursue the following policies with respect to the exercise of proxy voting authority for individually-managed clients:

 

PROXY VOTING AUTHORITY

Individually-Managed Clients

Unless an individually-managed client wishes to retain proxy voting authority, Invesco will assume proxy voting authority by way of delegation from the client, provided that the allocation of proxy voting responsibility is clearly set out in the investment management agreement.

In the case of clients who wish to place special conditions on the delegation of proxy voting powers, Invesco will endeavour to accommodate those clients’ requirements as far as practicable, subject to any administrative obstacles or additional costs that might arise in implementing the conditions.

 

  2.5 Pooled Fund Clients

 

  2.5.1 The legal relationship between an investment manager and its pooled fund clients is different in a number of important respects from that applying to individually-managed clients. These differences have a bearing on how proxy voting authority is exercised on behalf of pooled fund clients.

 

  2.5.2 These legal relationships essentially mean that the manager is required to act solely in the collective interests of unitholders at large rather than as a direct agent or delegate of each unitholder. On the issue of proxy voting, as with all other aspects of our client relationships, Invesco will naturally continue to be receptive to any views and concerns raised by its pooled fund clients. However, the legal relationship that exists means it is not possible for the manager to accept instructions from a particular pooled fund client as to how to exercise proxy voting authority in a particular instance.

 

  2.5.3 As in the case of individually-managed clients who delegate their proxy voting authority, Invesco’s accountability to pooled fund clients in exercising its fiduciary responsibilities is best addressed as part of the manager’s broader client relationship and reporting responsibilities.

 

  2.5.4 Accordingly, Invesco will pursue the following policies with respect to the exercise of proxy voting authority for pooled fund clients:

 

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PROXY VOTING AUTHORITY

Pooled Fund Clients

In considering proxy voting issues arising in respect of pooled fund shareholdings, Invesco will act solely in accordance with its fiduciary responsibility to take account of the collective interests of unitholders in the pooled fund as a whole.

Invesco cannot accept instructions from individual unitholders as to the exercise of proxy voting authority in a particular instance.

 

 

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3. KEY PROXY VOTING ISSUES

 

 

  3.1 This section outlines Invesco’s intended approach in cases where proxy voting authority is being exercised on clients’ behalf.

 

  3.2 Invesco will vote on all material issues at all company meetings where it has the voting authority and responsibility to do so. We will not announce our voting intentions and the reasons behind them.

 

  3.3 Invesco applies two underlying principles. First, our interpretation of ‘material voting issues’ is confined to those issues which affect the value of shares we hold on behalf of clients and the rights of shareholders to an equal voice in influencing the affairs of companies in proportion to their shareholdings. We do not consider it appropriate to use shareholder powers for reasons other than the pursuit of these economic interests. Second, we believe that a critical factor in the development of an optimal corporate governance policy is the need to avoid unduly diverting resources from our primary responsibilities to add value to our clients’ portfolios through investment performance and client service.

 

  3.4 In order to expand upon these principles, Invesco believes it is necessary to consider the role of proxy voting policy in the context of broader portfolio management and administrative issues which apply to our investment management business as a whole. These are discussed as follows.

 

  3.5 Portfolio Management Issues - Active Equity Portfolios

 

  3.5.1 While recognising in general terms that issues concerning corporate governance practices can have a significant bearing on the financial performance of companies, the primary criterion for the selection and retention of a particular stock in active equity portfolios remains our judgment that the stock will deliver superior investment performance for our clients, based on our investment themes and market analysis.

 

  3.5.2 In view of these dynamics, Invesco does not consider it feasible or desirable to prescribe in advance comprehensive guidelines as to how it will exercise proxy voting authority in all circumstances. The primary aim of Invesco’s approach to corporate governance is to encourage a culture of performance among the companies in which we manage investments in order to add value to our clients’ portfolios, rather than one of mere conformance with a prescriptive set of rules and constraints.

 

  3.5.3 Nevertheless, Invesco has identified a limited range of issues upon which it will always exercise proxy voting authority - either to register disapproval of management proposals or to demonstrate support for company initiatives through positive use of voting powers. These issues are outlined as follows:

 

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KEY VOTING ISSUES

Major Corporate Proposals

Invesco will always vote on the following issues arising in company General Meetings where it has the authority to do so on behalf of clients.

 

  contentious issues (eg. issues of perceived national interest, or where there has been extensive press coverage or public comment);

 

  approval of changes of substantial shareholdings;

 

  mergers or schemes of arrangement; and

 

  approval of major asset sales or purchases.

As a general rule, Invesco will vote against any actions that will reduce the rights or options of shareholders, reduce shareholder influence over the board of directors and management, reduce the alignment of interests between management and shareholders, or reduce the value of shareholders’ investments, unless balanced by reasonable increase in net worth of the shareholding.

Where appropriate, Invesco will also use voting powers to influence companies to adopt generally accepted best corporate governance practices in areas such as board composition, disclosure policies and the other areas of recommended corporate governance practice.

Invesco’s approach to significant proxy voting issues which fall outside these areas will be addressed on their merits.

 

  3.6 Administrative Issues

 

  3.6.1 In addition to the portfolio management issues outlined above, Invesco’s proxy voting policy also takes account of administrative and cost implications, together with the size of our holdings as compared to the issue size, involved in the exercise of proxy voting authority on our clients’ behalf.

 

  3.6.2 There are practical constraints to the implementation of proxy voting decisions. Proxy voting is a highly seasonal activity, with most company Annual General Meetings being collapsed into a few months, with short deadlines for the distribution and return of notice papers, multiple resolutions from multiple companies being considered simultaneously, and under a legal system which is essentially dependent upon paper-based communication and record-keeping.

 

  3.6.3 In addition, for investment managers such as Invesco who do not invest as principals and who consequently do not appear directly on the share registers of companies, all of these communications are channelled through external custodians, among whom there is in turn a considerable variation in the nature and quality of systems to deal with the flow of information.

 

  3.6.4

While Invesco has the systems in place to efficiently implement proxy voting decisions when required, it can be seen that administrative and cost

 

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considerations by necessity play an important role in the application of a responsible proxy voting policy. This is particularly so bearing in mind the extremely limited time period within which voting decisions must often be made and implemented (which can in practice be as little as a few days). This factor also explains why Invesco resists any suggestion that there should be compulsory proxy voting on all issues, as in our view this would only increase the costs to be borne by our clients with very little practical improvement in corporate performance in most cases.

 

  3.6.5 These administrative constraints are further highlighted by the fact that many issues on which shareholders are in practice asked to vote are routine matters relating to the ongoing administration of the company - eg. approval of financial accounts or housekeeping amendments to Articles of Association. Generally in such cases, we will be in favour of the motion as most companies take seriously their duties and are acting in the best interests of shareholders. However, the actual casting of a “yes” vote on all such resolutions in our view would entail an unreasonable administrative workload and cost.

 

  3.6.6 Accordingly, Invesco believes that an important consideration in the framing of a proxy voting policy is the need to avoid unduly diverting resources from our primary responsibilities to add value to our clients’ investments through portfolio management and client service. The policies outlined below have been prepared on this basis.

 

KEY PROXY VOTING ISSUES

Administrative Constraints

In view of the administrative constraints and costs involved in the exercise of proxy voting powers, Invesco may (depending on circumstances) not exercise its voting right unless its clients’ portfolios in aggregate represent a significant proportion of the shareholdings of the company in question.

A significant proportion in this context means 5% or more of the market capitalisation of the company.

 

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4. INTERNAL ADMINISTRATION & DECISION-MAKING PROCESS

 

 

  4.1 The following diagram illustrates the procedures adopted by Invesco for the administration of proxy voting:

 

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  4.2 As shown by the diagram, a central administrative role is performed by our Global Proxy Team, located within the Client Administration section. The initial role of the Global Proxy Team is to receive company notice papers via the range of custodians who hold shares on behalf of our clients, to ascertain which client portfolios hold the stock, and to initiate the decision-making process by distributing the company notice papers to the Primary Investment Manager responsible for the company in question.

 

  4.3 A voting decision on each company resolution (whether a yes or no vote, or a recommended abstention) is made by the Primary Investment Manager responsible for the company in question. Invesco believes that this approach is preferable to the appointment of a committee with responsibility for handling voting issues across all companies, as it takes advantage of the expertise of individuals whose professional lives are occupied by analysing particular companies and sectors, and who are familiar with the issues facing particular companies through their regular company visits.

 

  4.4 Moreover, the Primary Equity Manager has overall responsibility for the relevant market and this ensures that similar issues which arise in different companies are handled in a consistent way across the relevant market.

 

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  4.5 The voting decision is then documented and passed back to the Global Proxy Team, who issue the voting instructions to each custodian in advance of the closing date for receipt of proxies by the company. At the same time, the Global Proxy Team logs all proxy voting activities for record keeping or client reporting purposes.

 

  4.6 A key task in administering the overall process is the capture and dissemination of data from companies and custodians within a time frame that makes exercising votes feasible in practice. This applies particularly during the company Annual General Meeting “season”, when there are typically a large number of proxy voting issues under consideration simultaneously. Invesco has no control over the former dependency and Invesco’s ability to influence a custodian’s service levels are limited in the case of individually-managed clients, where the custodian is answerable to the client.

 

  4.7 The following policy commitments are implicit in these administrative and decision-making processes:

 

INTERNAL ADMINISTRATION AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS

Invesco will consider all resolutions put forward in the Annual General Meetings or other decision-making forums of all companies in which investments are held on behalf of clients, where it has the authority to exercise voting powers. This consideration will occur in the context of our policy on Key Voting Issues outlined in Section 3.

The voting decision will be made by the Primary Investment Manager responsible for the market in question.

A written record will be kept of the voting decision in each case, and in case of an opposing vote, the reason/comment for the decision.

Voting instructions will be issued to custodians as far as practicable in advance of the deadline for receipt of proxies by the company. Invesco will monitor the efficiency with which custodians implement voting instructions on clients’ behalf.

Invesco’s ability to exercise proxy voting authority is dependent on timely receipt of notification from the relevant custodians.

 

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5. CLIENT REPORTING

 

 

  5.1 Invesco will keep records of its proxy voting activities.

 

  5.2 Upon client request, Invesco will regularly report back to the client on proxy voting activities for investments owned by the client.

 

  5.2 The following points summarise Invesco’s policy commitments on the reporting of proxy voting activities to clients (other than in cases where specific forms of client reporting are specified in the client’s mandate):

 

CLIENT REPORTING

Where proxy voting authority is being exercised on a client’s behalf, a statistical summary of voting activity will be provided on request as part of the client’s regular quarterly report.

Invesco will provide more detailed information on particular proxy voting issues in response to requests from clients wherever possible.

 

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Proxy Policies and Procedures

for

Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited


Guidelines on Exercising Shareholder Voting Rights and

Policies for Deciding on the Exercise of Shareholder Voting Rights

Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited

Enforcement Date: July 5, 2010

Revision Date: May 1, 2014

Authority to Amend or Abolish: Shareholders’ Voting Committee


Record of Amendments

 

Date

  

Content

    
April 20, 2011            Revision associated with review of proxy voting guideline   
Mar 6, 2012    Revision associated with review of investment to emerging markets   
April 20, 2012    Revision associated with review of proxy voting guideline   
May 1, 2014    Revision associated with review of proxy voting guideline   


B19-2 Giudeline on Exercising Shareholder Voting Rights and Policies for Deciding on the Exercise of Shareholder Voting Rights. April 20, 2011

    

 

Guidelines on Exercising of Shareholder Voting Rights and

Policy Decision Making Criteria

(Japanese Equities)

Policy and Objectives of Exercising Shareholder Voting Rights

Our company is cognizant of the importance of corporate governance, and exercises votes with the sole objective of maximizing the long term interests of trustors (investors) and beneficiaries, pursuant to our fiduciary duty as a trustee to the trustors (investors) and the beneficiaries. We will not conduct any voting with an objective of own interest or that of any third party other than the trustors (investors) or beneficiaries. The interests of trustors (investors) and beneficiaries means the increasing of corporate value or the increasing of the economic interests of shareholders or the preventing of damage thereto.

Significance of Guidelines on Exercising Shareholder Voting Rights

Our company has determined the Guidelines on Exercising of Shareholder Voting Rights in accordance with our policy on exercising the voting rights of shareholders, for the purpose of exercising votes in an appropriate manner, and will closely examine each proposal and determine the response pursuant to these Guidelines.

Guidelines on Exercising Shareholder Voting Rights

1. Procedural Proposal

(1) Financial Statements, Business Reports and Auditors Reports

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal requesting approval of the financial statements, business reports and auditor reports, except in the following circumstances:

 

   

Concerns exist about the settlement or auditing procedures; or

 

   

The relevant company has not answered shareholders’ questions concerning matters that should be disclosed.

(2) Allocation of Earned Surplus and Dividends

 

   

A decision regarding a proposal requesting approval of the allocation of earned surplus and dividends will be made in consideration of, inter alia, the financial condition and the business performance of the relevant company as well as the economic interests of shareholders.

2. Election of Directors

A decision regarding a proposal in connection with electing a director will be made in consideration of, inter alia, the independence, suitability and existence or absence of any antisocial activities in

 

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the past on the part of a candidate for director. In the event that a candidate for director is a reelection candidate, we will decide in consideration, inter alia, of the director candidate’s engagement in corporate governance, accountability, the business performance of the company, and the existence or absence of any antisocial act by the company during his or her term in the office.

Definition of the independence:

A person considered to be independent shall mean a person for whom there is no relationship between the relevant company and the candidate for director other than that of being selected as a director.

(1) Independence

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal to elect an external director, however, we will oppose a candidate for an external director who is perceived to have an interest in the relevant company.

 

   

In principle we will oppose a candidate for an external director who does not have independence in the case of a committees organized company, except where the majority of the board are independent.

 

   

In principle we will oppose a top executive candidate if the board after the shareholder meeting does not include at least one external director, regardless of independence.

 

   

Listed parent and subsidiary

If the relevant company has a listed parent and does not have at least one external director who is independent from the relevant company, we shall in principle oppose the top executive candidates for directors of that company.

(2) Suitability

 

   

In principle we shall oppose a director candidate whose attendance is less than 75 percent at meetings of the board of directors.

(3) Accountability

 

   

We will consider opposing a candidate for reelection as a director, if a takeover defense strategy is introduced, and that has not been approved by a resolution of a general meeting of shareholders.

(4) Business Performance of the Company

 

   

We will consider opposing a candidate for reelection as a director in the event that business performance of the relevant company during the term in office of the candidate experienced a deficit in three consecutive periods and no dividends were paid.

 

   

We will consider opposing a candidate for reelection as a director in the event that business performance of the relevant company during the term in office of the candidate was inferior when compared to others in the same industry.

 

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(5) Antisocial Activities on the Part of the Company

 

   

In principle we will oppose a candidate for reelection as a director in the event that during the term in office of the candidate a corporate scandal occurred that had a significant impact on society and caused or could cause damage to of shareholder value.

 

   

In principle we will consider opposing a candidate for reelection as a director in the event that during the term in office of the candidate window dressing or inappropriate accounting practices occurred on the part of the relevant company.

(6) Shareholder-unfriendly Behavior

 

   

We will consider opposing the reelection of directors particularly top executives at companies which have carried out third-party placements without an approval at a general meeting of shareholders where the placements are likely to lead to excessive diminution of shareholder benefits.

 

   

We will consider opposing the reelection of directors particularly top executives at companies which have carried out a large –scale public offerings without any rational explanation.

 

   

We will consider opposing the reelection of directors particularly top executives at companies which has not taken appropriate action regarding shareholder’s proposal even if there was a shareholder’s proposal which was regarded favorable to minority shareholders and approved by majority of valid vote in the previous period at a general meeting of shareholders, or which has not proposed similar proposal in the next period at general meeting of shareholders.

(7) Other

 

   

In principle we will oppose a candidate for director in the event that information concerning the relevant candidate has not been sufficiently disclosed.

3. Amendment of the Composition of the Board of Directors and the Required Qualification of Directors

(1) Amendment of the Number of Directors or Composition of the Board of Directors

 

   

A decision regarding a proposal concerning amendment of the number of directors or the composition of the board of directors will be made by making a comparison with the existing situation and considering, inter alia, the impact on the relevant company and the economic interests of shareholders.

 

   

We will consider voting in favor of a proposal to decrease the number of directors except external directors, however as for a proposal to increase the number of directors, if there is not any explicit and rational reason, we will consider opposing the reelection of representative directors.

 

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We will consider voting in favor of a proposal to increase the number of external directors, however as for a proposal to decrease the number of external directors, if there is not any explicit and rational reason, we will consider opposing the reelection of representative directors.

(2) Amendment of Required Qualifications of Directors, Their Terms of Office and Scope of Responsibilities

 

   

A decision regarding a proposal concerning amendment of the required qualifications of directors, their terms of office or scope of liabilities will be made by making a comparison with the existing situation and considering, inter alia, the impact on the relevant company and the economic interests of shareholders.

 

   

In principle we will oppose a proposal requesting retention of a certain number of a company’s own shares as a condition of installation or continuation in office of a director.

 

   

In principle we will oppose a proposal to restrict a term in office of a director.

 

   

In principle we will oppose a proposal to institute a normal retirement age of directors.

 

   

In principle we will oppose a proposal to reduce the liabilities of a director from liability in connection with financial damage as a result of a violation of the fiduciary duties.

(3) Amendment of the Procedural Method for Election of Directors

 

   

A decision regarding a proposal concerning amendment of the procedural method of electing directors will be made by making a comparison with the existing situation and considering, inter alia, the reasonability of the amendment.

4. Election of Statutory Auditors

A decision regarding a proposal concerning the election of statutory auditors will be made by considering, inter alia, the independence and the suitability of the candidate for statutory auditor.

Definition of the independence:

A person considered to be independent shall mean a person for whom there is no relationship between the relevant company and the candidate for statutory auditor other than that of being selected as a statutory auditor.

(1) Independence

 

   

In principle we will oppose a candidate for an external statutory auditor if the candidate does not have independence.

(2) Suitability

 

   

In principle we shall oppose a statutory auditor candidate whose attendance rate is less than 75 percent at meetings of the board of directors or meetings of the board of auditors

 

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(3) Accountability

 

   

In principle we will consider opposing a candidate for reelection as a statutory auditor in the event that significant concerns exist in an audit report that has been submitted or audit proceedings.

(4) Antisocial Activities on the Part of the Company

 

   

In principle we will consider opposing a candidate for reelection as a statutory auditor in the event that during the term in office of the candidate a corporate scandal occurred that had a significant impact on society and caused or could cause damage to shareholder value.

 

   

In principle we will consider opposing a candidate for reelection as a statutory auditor in the event that during the term in office of the candidate window dressing or inappropriate accounting practices occurred on the part of the relevant company.

5. Composition of the Board of Auditors

A decision regarding a proposal concerning amendment of the number of statutory auditors or the composition of the board of auditors will be made by making a comparison with the existing situation and considering, inter alia, the impact on the relevant company and the economic interests of shareholders

 

   

We will consider voting in favor of a proposal to increase the number of statutory auditors except external statutory auditors, however as for a proposal to decrease the number of statutory auditors, if there is not any explicit and rational reason, we will consider opposing the reelection of representative directors.

 

   

We will consider voting in favor of a proposal to increase the number of external statutory auditors, however as for a proposal to decrease the number of external statutory auditors, if there is not any explicit and rational reason, we will consider opposing the reelection of representative directors.

6. Election of Accounting Auditors

We will decide on proposals concerning the election of an accounting auditor by considering, inter alia, the suitability of the candidate for accounting auditor, and the level of audit fees.

 

   

In principle we will oppose a candidate for accounting auditor in the event that the accounting auditor can be determined to have expressed an opinion that is not accurate concerning the financial condition of the relevant company.

 

   

In principle we will oppose in the event that a contract for non-auditing work exists between the accounting auditor and the relevant company, and it is determined that the non-auditing work can be found to present a conflict of interest with the auditing work.

 

   

In principle we will oppose a candidate for accounting auditor in the event that an

 

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  excessive auditing fee is paid.

 

   

In principle we will oppose a proposal requesting a change of accounting auditor in the event that the reason for the change can be determined to be a result of a difference in interpretation between the accounting auditor and the relevant company regarding accounting policy.

7. Compensation of Directors, Statutory Auditors, Officers and Employees

(1) Compensation of Directors/Statutory Auditors

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal to obtain approval of compensation, except in the following cases:

 

   

A negative correlation appears to exist between the business performance of the company and compensation

 

   

A compensation framework or practice exists which presents an issue

 

   

In principle we will oppose a proposal to pay compensation only by granting shares.

(2) Annual Bonus for Directors/Statutory Auditors

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal to pay annual bonuses, except in the following case:

 

   

Recipients include those who are judged to be responsible for clear mismanagement resulted in a significant decline in the stock price or severe deterioration in business performance, or shareholder-unfriendly behavior.

(3) Stock Option Plan

 

   

A proposal to introduce or amend a stock option plan will be decided in consideration of, inter alia, the impact that introducing or amending the plan will have on shareholder value and the rights of shareholders, as well as the level of compensation, the scope of implementation, and the reasonability of the plan.

 

   

In principle we will oppose a proposal to reduce the exercise price of a stock option plan.

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal to request that an amendment of the exercise price of a stock option plan be made a matter for approval by the shareholders.

(4) Stock Purchase Plan

 

   

A decision regarding a proposal requesting the introduction or amendment of a stock purchase plan will be made in consideration of, inter alia, the impact that introducing or amending the plan will have on shareholder value and the rights of shareholders, the scope of implementation, and the reasonability of the plan.

(5) Retirement Bonus of Directors or Statutory Auditors

A decision regarding a proposal in connection with awarding a retirement bonus to a director or a

 

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statutory auditor will be made in consideration of, inter alia, the extent of the persons who are to be recipients, the existence or absence of antisocial activities in the past on the part of the prospective recipients, the business performance of the company, and the existence or absence of antisocial activities on the part of the company.

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal to pay a retirement bonus of a director or a statutory auditor if all of the following conditions are satisfied.

 

   

Retirement bonus amount is disclosed.

 

   

The prospective recipients do not include an external director or an external statutory auditor.

 

   

None of the prospective recipients have committed a significant criminal conduct.

 

   

The business performance of the relevant company has not experienced a deficit for three consecutive periods and had no dividend or dividends or they were inferior when compared to others in the same industry.

 

   

During the terms of office of the prospective recipients there has been no corporate scandal that had a significant impact on society and caused or could cause damage to shareholder value.

 

   

During their terms in office there has been no window dressing or inappropriate accounting practices in the relevant company.

8. Equity Financing Policy

(1) Amendment of the Number of Authorized Shares

 

   

A decision regarding a proposal requesting an increase in the number of authorized shares will be made by considering, inter alia, the impact that amending the number of authorized shares will have on shareholder value and the rights of shareholders, as well as the reasonability of the amendment of the number of authorized shares, and the impact on the listing of shares as well as on the continuity of the company.

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal requesting an increase in the number of authorized shares if it can be determined that unless an increase is made to the number of authorized shares the company will be delisted or that there is a risk of a significant impact on the continuity of the company.

 

   

In principle we will oppose a proposal to increase the number of authorized shares after the appearance of an acquirer.

(2) Issuing of New Shares

A decision regarding a proposal in connection with issuing of new shares will be made in consideration of , inter alia, reasons of issuing new shares, issuing conditions and terms, the impact of the dilution on the shareholders value and rights of shareholders as well as the impact on the

 

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listing of shares and the continuity of the company.

(3) Acquisition or Reissue by a Company of Its Own Shares

 

   

A decision regarding a proposal for a company to acquire or reissue its own shares shall be made by considering, inter alia, its reasonability.

(4) Stock Split

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal involving a stock split.

(5) Consolidation of Shares (Reverse Split)

 

   

A decision regarding a proposal involving a consolidation of shares (reverse split) shall be made by considering, inter alia, its reasonability.

(6) Preferred Shares

 

   

In principle we will oppose a proposal requesting the creation of new preferred shares or increasing the authorized number of preferred shares, by way of a blank power of attorney that does not specify the voting rights, dividends, conversion or other rights.

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal to create new preferred shares or to increase the number of authorized preferred shares if the voting rights, dividends, conversion and other rights are stipulated and these rights can be determined to be reasonable.

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal to the effect that approval of issuing preferred shares is so be obtained from shareholders.

(7) Issuing of Convertible Bonds

 

   

A decision regarding a proposal to issue convertible bonds shall be made by considering, inter alia, the number of shares into which the bonds are to be converted, and the period to maturity of the bonds.

(8) Issuing of Non-Convertible Bonds, and Increasing a Borrowing Limit

 

   

A decision regarding a proposal in connection with the issuing of non-convertible bonds or increasing a borrowing limit shall be made by considering, inter alia the financial condition of the relevant company.

(9) Equitization of Debt

 

   

A decision regarding a proposal requesting an amendment of the number of authorized shares or issuing of shares of the company in relation to a debt restructuring shall be made in consideration of, inter alia, the conditions of amending the number of authorized shares or issuing shares of the company, the impact on shareholder value and on the rights of shareholders, the reasonability thereof, and the impact on listing of the shares as well as on the continuity of the company.

 

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(10) Capital Reduction

 

   

A decision regarding a proposal in connection with a capital reduction will be made in consideration of, inter alia, the impact on shareholder value and on the rights of shareholders, the reasonability of the capital reduction, as well as the impact on listing of the shares and on the continuity of the company.

 

   

In principle we will approve a proposal requesting a capital reduction in the form of a standard accounting processing.

(11) Financing Plan

 

   

A decision regarding a proposal in connection with a financing plan will be made in consideration of, inter alia, the impact on shareholder value and the rights of shareholders, as well as the reasonability thereof, and the impact on the listing of shares as well as on the continuity of the company.

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal requesting approval of a financing plan.

(12) Capitalization of Reserves

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal requesting a capitalization of reserves.

9. Corporate Governance

(1) Amendment of Settlement Period

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal requesting an amendment of the settlement period, except when it can be determined that the objective is to delay a general meeting of shareholders.

(2) Amendment of Articles of Incorporation

A decision regarding a proposal in connection with an amendment of the articles of incorporation will be made in consideration of, inter alia, the impact on shareholder value and the rights of shareholders as well as the necessity and the reasonability of amending the articles of incorporation.

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal to amend the articles of incorporation if amendment of the articles of incorporation is necessary by law.

 

   

In principle we will oppose a proposal to amend the articles of incorporation if it can be determined that there is a risk that the rights of shareholders will be infringed or a risk that a reduction in shareholder value will occur as a result of the relevant amendment.

 

   

In principal we will vote in favor of a proposal submitted by the board in connection with transition to a committees organized company.

 

   

In principal we will vote in favor of a proposal requesting mitigation or abolishment of the requirements for special resolution.

 

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(3) Amendment of the Quorum of a General Meeting of Shareholders

 

   

A decision regarding a proposal in connection with an amendment of the quorum of a general meeting of shareholders will be made in consideration of, inter alia, the impact on shareholder value and the rights of shareholders as well as the customs of the region or country.

 

   

A proposal in connection with amending the quorum of a special resolution of a general meeting of shareholders will be made in consideration of, inter alia, the impact on shareholder value and the rights of shareholders as well as the customs of the region or country.

(4) Omnibus Proposal of a General Meeting of Shareholders

 

   

In principle we will oppose an omnibus proposal at a general meeting of shareholders if the entire proposal will not be in the best interests of shareholders.

10. Corporate Behavior

(1) Amendment of Tradename or Location of Corporate Registration

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal requesting amendment of a tradename.

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal requesting amendment of a location of corporate registration.

(2) Corporate Restructuring

 

   

A decision regarding a proposal in connection with a corporate reorganization as set forth below will be made in consideration of, inter alia, the impact on shareholder value and the rights of shareholders, the respective impact on the financial condition and business performance of the relevant company, as well as the reasonability thereof, and the impact on the listing of shares as well as on the continuity of the company:

Merger or acquisition;

Assignment or acquisition of business;

Company split (spin-off);

Sale of assets;

Being acquired; or

Liquidation.

(3) Proxy Contest

 

   

A decision regarding a proposal in connection with election of a director from among opposing candidates will be made in consideration of the independence, suitability, existence or absence of any antisocial activities in the past, actions in corporate governance and accountability on the part of the candidates for director, the business performance of

 

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  the company, the existence or absence of antisocial activities of the company, and the background to the proxy contest.

 

   

A person who is considered to be independent shall mean a person for whom there is no relationship between the relevant company and the candidate for director other than that of being selected as a candidate director of the relevant company.

(4) Defense Strategy in Proxy Contest

 

   

Staggered Board

 

   

In principle we will oppose a proposal requesting the introduction of a staggered board of directors.

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal requesting that the terms in office of directors be one year.

 

   

Authority to Dismiss Directors

In principle we will oppose a proposal requesting more stringent requirements for the shareholders to be able to dismiss a director.

 

   

Cumulative Voting

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal to introduce cumulative voting in connection with the election of directors.

 

   

In principle we will oppose a proposal requesting the abolition of cumulative voting in connection with the election of directors.

(5) Takeover Defense Strategies

 

   

Introduction or Amendment of Takeover Defense Strategy

In principle we will oppose a proposal requesting to introduce or amend a takeover defense strategy that will reduce shareholder value or infringe the rights of shareholders.

 

   

Rights Plan (Poison Pill)

A decision regarding a proposal to introduce a rights plan (poison pill) will be made in consideration of, inter alia, the triggering conditions, the effective period, the conditions of disclosure of content, the composition of directors of the relevant company, and the status of introducing other takeover defense strategies.

 

   

In principal we will oppose a proposal in which, a triggering condition of the number of outstanding shares is less than 20%.

 

   

In principal we will oppose a proposal that the effective period is beyond 3 years.

 

   

In principal we will oppose a proposal that directors are not selected annually.

 

   

In principal we will oppose a proposal in the event that there are less than 2 directors or 20% of the board who are independent with no issue of the attendance records of

 

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  the board meeting.

 

   

We will vote in favor for a proposal that a rights plan is considered by an independent committee before introducing such plan. We will vote in favor a proposal only if all special committee members are independent with no issue of the attendance records of the board meeting.

 

   

In principal we will oppose a proposal in the event that other takeover defense strategies exist.

 

   

In principal we will oppose a proposal in the event that the issuing date of invitation notice to shareholders is less than 3 weeks before the general shareholders meeting.

 

   

In principal we will oppose a proposal unless the introduction of takeover defense strategies is considered reasonably beneficial to interests of minority shareholders.

 

   

Relaxation of Requirements to Amend the Articles of Incorporation or Company Regulations

A decision regarding a proposal to relax the requirements to amend the articles of incorporation or company regulations will be made in consideration of, inter alia, the impact on shareholder value and the rights of shareholders.

 

   

Relaxation of Requirements for Approval of a Merger

A decision regarding a proposal to relax the requirements to approve a merger will be made in consideration of, inter alia, the impact on shareholder value and the rights of shareholders.

11. Social, Environmental and Political Problems

A decision regarding a proposal in connection with social, environmental or political problems will be made in consideration of, inter alia, the impact that the actions on the part of the company will have on shareholder value and the rights of shareholders, or on the financial condition and business performance of the company, the reasonability of these actions, and the impact on the listing of shares as well as on the continuity of the company.

12. Information Disclosure

 

   

In principle we will oppose a proposal for which sufficient information is not disclosed for the purpose of making a voting decision.

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal to increase information disclosure, if all of the following standards are satisfied.

 

   

The information will be beneficial to shareholders.

 

   

The time and expense required for the information disclosure will be minimal.

 

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13. Conflicts of Interest

We will abstain from exercising shareholder voting rights in a company that would constitute a conflict of interest.

The following company is determined to be a company that would constitute a conflict of interest:

 

   

Invesco Limited.

14. Shareholder proposals

A decision regarding shareholders’ proposals will be made in accordance with the Guidelines along with company’s proposal, however, will be considered on the basis of proposed individual items.

 

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Guidelines on Exercising of Shareholder Voting Rights and

Policy Decision Making Criteria

(Foreign Equities)

Policy and Objectives of Exercising Shareholder Voting Rights

Our company is cognizant of the importance of corporate governance, and exercises votes with the sole objective of maximizing the long term interests of trustors (investors) and beneficiaries, pursuant to our fiduciary duty as a trustee to the trustors (investors) and the beneficiaries. We will not conduct any voting with an objective of own interest or that of any third party other than the trustors (investors) or beneficiaries. The interests of trustors (investors) and beneficiaries means the increasing of corporate value or the increasing of the economic interests of shareholders or the preventing of damage thereto.

Significance of Guidelines on Exercising Shareholder Voting Rights

Our company has determined the Guidelines on Exercising of Shareholder Voting Rights in accordance with our policy on exercising the voting rights of shareholders, for the purpose of exercising votes in an appropriate manner, and will closely examine each proposal and determine the response pursuant to these Guidelines.

Guidelines on Exercising Shareholder Voting Rights

1. Procedural Proposal

(1) Procedures

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a selection of the chairman of a general meeting of shareholders, approval of the minutes, approval of the shareholders registry and other proposals in connection with procedures to hold a general meeting of shareholders.

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a procedural proposal such as the following:

 

   

Opening of a general meeting of shareholders

 

   

Closing of a general meeting of shareholders

 

   

Confirming the proper convening of a general meeting of shareholders

 

   

Satisfaction of the quorum for a general meeting of shareholders

 

   

Confirming the agenda items of a general meeting of shareholders

 

   

Election of a chairman of a general meeting of shareholders

 

   

Designation of shareholders who will sign the minutes of a general meeting of shareholders

 

   

Preparing and approving a registry of shareholders

 

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Filing of legally prescribed documents in connection with a general meeting of shareholders

 

   

Designation of an inspector or shareholder to inspect the minutes of a general meeting of shareholders

 

   

Permission to ask questions

 

   

Approval of the issuing of minutes of a general meeting of shareholders

 

   

Approval of matters of resolution and granting to the board of directors the authority to execute matters that have been approved

(2) Financial Statements, Business Reports and Auditors Reports

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal requesting approval of the financial statements, business reports and auditor reports, except in the following circumstances:

 

   

Concerns exist about the settlement or auditing procedures; or

 

   

The relevant company has not answered shareholders’ questions concerning matters that should be disclosed.

(3) Allocation of Earned Surplus and Dividends

 

   

A decision regarding a proposal requesting approval of the allocation of earned surplus and dividends will be made in consideration of, inter alia, the financial condition and the business performance of the relevant company as well as the economic interests of shareholders.

2. Election of Directors

A decision regarding a proposal in connection with electing a director will be made in consideration of, inter alia, the independence, suitability and existence or absence of any antisocial activities in the past on the part of a candidate for director. In the event that a candidate for director is a reelection candidate, we will decide in consideration, inter alia, of the director candidate’s engagement in corporate governance, accountability, the business performance of the company, and the existence or absence of any antisocial act by the company during his or her term in the office.

Definition of independence:

A person considered to be independent shall mean a person for whom there is no relationship between the relevant company and the candidate for director other than that of being selected as a director.

(1) Independence

(United States)

 

   

In the following circumstances we will in principle oppose or withhold approval of a

 

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  candidate for an internal director, or a candidate for an external director who cannot be found to have a relationship of independence from the relevant company:

 

   

If the internal director or the external director who cannot be found to have a relationship of independence from the relevant company is a member of the compensation committee or the nominating committee;

 

   

If the audit committee, compensation committee, or nominating committee has not been established and the director functions as a committee member;

 

   

If the nominating committee has not been established;

 

   

If external directors who are independent from the relevant company do not constitute a majority of the board of directors;

 

   

A person who is independent shall mean a person for whom there is no relationship between the relevant company and the candidate for director other than that of being selected as a director.

(Other than United States)

A decision concerning the independence of the candidate for director will be made in consideration of the conditions of each country.

(2) Suitability

 

   

In principle we shall oppose or withhold approval of a director candidate in the following circumstances:

 

   

An attendance rate of less than 75 percent at meetings of any of the board of directors, the audit committee, the compensation committee, or the nominating committee;

 

   

Serving as a director of six or more companies; or

 

   

Serving as a CEO of another company and also serving as an external director of at least two other companies.

(3) Corporate Governance Strategies

 

   

In principle we will oppose or withhold approval of all candidates for reelection in the event that the board of directors employs a system of staggered terms of office and a problem of governance has occurred in the board of directors or committee but the responsible director is not made a subject of the current proposal to reelect directors.

 

   

In the following circumstances we will in principle oppose or withhold approval of a candidate for reelection of a director who is a member of the audit committee:

 

   

If an excessive auditing fee is being paid to the accounting auditor;

 

   

If the accounting auditor has expressed an opinion of non-compliance concerning the

 

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  financial statements of the relevant company; or

 

   

If the audit committee has agreed with the accounting auditor to reduce or waive the liability of accounting auditor, such as by limiting the right of the company or the shareholders to take legal action against the accounting auditor.

 

   

In the following circumstances we will in principle oppose or withhold approval of a candidate for reelection as a director who is a member of the compensation committee:

 

   

If there appears to be a negative correlation between the business performance of the company and the compensation of the CEO;

 

   

If in the case of an option for which the stock price of the relevant company is less than the exercise price, an amendment of the exercise price or an exchange for cash or the like has been made without the approval of a general meeting of shareholders;

 

   

If an exchange (sale) of stock options which is limited to a single exercise has been made without obtaining the approval of a general meeting of shareholders;

 

   

If the burn rate has exceeded the level promised in advance to shareholders (the burn rate is the annual rate of dilution measured by the stock options or rights to shares with restriction on assignment that have been actually granted (otherwise known as the “run rate”)); or

 

   

If a compensation system or practice exists that presents a problem.

 

   

In the following circumstances we will in principle oppose or withhold approval of all candidates for reelection as directors:

 

   

If the board of directors has not taken appropriate action regarding a shareholders’ proposal even if there was a shareholders’ proposal which has been approved by a majority of the valid votes in the previous period at a general meeting of shareholders;

 

   

If the board of directors has not taken appropriate action such as withdrawing a takeover defense strategy, despite a majority of shareholders having accepted a public tender offer; or

 

   

If the board of directors has not taken appropriate action regarding the cause of opposition or withholding of approval even though at the general meeting of shareholders for the previous period there was a candidate for director who was opposed or for whom approval was withheld by a majority of the valid votes.

(4) Accountability

 

   

In the following cases we will consider opposing or withholding approval from a candidate for reelection as a director:

 

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If a notice of convening states that there is a director with an attendance rate of less than 75% at meetings of the board of directors or committee meetings, but the name of the individual is not specifically stated.

 

   

If the relevant company has a problematic system as set forth below, and business performance of the relevant company during the term in office of candidate has been in a deficit and with no dividend or is inferior when compared to those in the same industry in three consecutive periods :

 

   

A system of staggered terms of office;

 

   

A system of special resolution that is not by simple majority;

 

   

Shares of stock with multiple votes;

 

   

A takeover defense strategy that has not been approved by a resolution of a general meeting of shares;

 

   

No clause for exceptions exists in the event that there are competing candidates, even though a system of majority resolution has been introduced for the election of directors;

 

   

An unreasonable restriction is imposed on the authority of shareholders to convene an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders; or

 

   

An unreasonable restriction is imposed on the shareholders’ right to seek approval or disapproval on the part of shareholders by means of a letter of consent by shareholders;

 

   

In principle we will oppose or withhold approval of all candidates for reelection as directors in the event that a dead hand or similar provision is included in a poison pill, until this provision is abolished.

 

   

In principle we will oppose or withhold approval of all candidates for reelection as directors in the event of introducing a new poison pill with an effective duration of 12 months or more (a long-term pill), or any renewal of a poison pill including a short-term pill with an effective period of less than 12 months, by the board of directors without the approval of a general meeting of shareholders.

Nevertheless we will in principle vote in favor of all candidates for reelection as directors in the event of a new introduction if a commitment is made by binding resolution to seek approval of the new introduction at a general meeting of shareholders.

 

   

In principle we will oppose or withhold approval of all candidates for reelection as directors in the event that a significant amendment to the disadvantage of shareholders is added to a poison pill, by the board of directors without the approval of a general meeting of shareholders.

(5) Business Performance of a Company

 

   

We will consider opposing or withholding a candidate for reelection as a director in the event that business performance of the relevant company during the term in office of the candidate experienced a deficit in three consecutive periods and no dividends were paid.

 

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We will consider opposing or withholding candidate for reelection as a director in the event that business performance of the relevant company during the term in office of the candidate was inferior when compared to others in the same industry.

(6) Antisocial Activities on the Part of the Company

 

   

In principle we will oppose or withhold a candidate for reelection as a director in the event that during the term in office of the candidate a corporate scandal occurred that had a significant impact on society and caused or could cause damage to of shareholder value.

 

   

In principle we will oppose or withhold approval of a candidate for reelection as a director who was a member of the audit committee, if inappropriate accounting practices occurred at the relevant company such as window dressing, accounting treatment that deviates from GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles), or a significant omission in disclosure pursuant to Article 404 of the Sox Law.

(7) Other

 

   

In principle we will oppose or withhold a candidate for director in the event that information concerning the relevant candidate has not been sufficiently disclosed.

(8) Amendment of the Number and Composition of Directors

 

   

A decision regarding a proposal concerning amendment of the number of directors or the composition of the board of directors will be made by making a comparison with the existing situation and considering, inter alia, the impact on the relevant company and the economic interests of shareholders.

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal to diversify the composition of a board of directors.

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal to fix the number of members of a board of directors, except when it is determined that this is a takeover defense strategy.

 

   

In principle we will oppose a proposal to make shareholder approval unnecessary in connection with an amendment of the number of members or composition of the board of directors.

(9) Amendment of Qualification Requirements, Period of Service, or Extent of Liability of Directors

 

   

A decision regarding a proposal concerning amendment of the required qualifications of directors, their terms of office or scope of liabilities will be made by making a comparison with the existing situation and considering, inter alia, the impact on the relevant company and the economic interests of shareholders

 

   

In principle we will oppose a proposal requesting retention of a certain number of a

 

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  company’s own shares as a condition of installation or continuation in office of a director.

 

   

In principle we will oppose a proposal to restrict a term in office of a director.

 

   

In principle we will oppose a proposal to institute normal retirement age of directors.

 

   

In principle we will oppose a proposal to reduce the liabilities of a director from liability in connection with financial damage as a result of a violation of the fiduciary duties.

(10) Amendment of the Procedural Method for Election of Directors

 

   

We will decide on proposal concerning amendment of the procedural method of electing directors will be made by making a comparison with the existing situation and considering, inter alia, the reasonability of the amendment.

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal to require the approval of the majority of the valid votes for an election of a director.

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal to prohibit the US style voting system.

3. Election of Statutory Auditors

 

   

A decision regarding a proposal in connection with electing a statutory auditor shall be made by considering, inter alia, the independence and suitability of the statutory auditor candidate.

 

   

In principle we will oppose a candidate for reelection as a statutory auditor in the event that significant concerns exist in an audit report that has been submitted or audit proceedings.

 

   

A person who is independent shall mean a person for whom there is no relationship between the relevant company and the candidate for statutory auditor other than that of being selected as a statutory auditor.

4. Election of Accounting Auditor

We will decide on proposals concerning the election of an accounting auditor by considering, inter alia, the suitability of the candidate for accounting auditor, and the level of audit fees.

 

   

In principle we will oppose a candidate for accounting auditor in the event that the accounting auditor can be determined to have expressed an opinion that is not accurate concerning the financial condition of the relevant company.

 

   

In principle we will oppose in the event that a contract for non-auditing work exists between the accounting auditor and the relevant company, and it is determined that the non-auditing work can be found to present a conflict of interest with the auditing work.

 

   

In principle we will oppose a candidate for accounting auditor in the event that an excessive auditing fee is paid.

 

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In principle we will oppose a proposal requesting a change of accounting auditor in the event that the reason for the change can be determined to be a result of a difference in interpretation between the accounting auditor and the relevant company regarding accounting policy.

5. Compensation of Directors, Statutory Auditors, Officers and Employees

(1) Compensation (Including Bonus)

 

   

Proposals concerning compensation will be decided in consideration of, inter alia, levels of compensation, business performance of the company, and the reasonability of the framework.

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal to obtain approval of compensation reports, except in the following cases:

 

   

A negative correlation appears to exist between the business performance of the company and compensation.

 

   

A compensation framework or practice exists which presents an issue.

 

   

In principle we will oppose a proposal to set an absolute level or maximum compensation.

 

   

In principle we will oppose a proposal to pay compensation only by granting shares.

(2) Stock Option Plan

 

   

A proposal to introduce or amend a stock option plan will be decided in consideration of, inter alia, the impact that introducing or amending the plan will have on shareholder value and the rights of shareholders, as well as the level of compensation, the scope of implementation and the reasonability of the plan.

 

   

In principle we will oppose a proposal to reduce the exercise price of a stock option plan.

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal to request that an amendment of the exercise price of a stock option plan be made a matter for approval by the shareholders.

(3) Stock Purchase Plan

 

   

A decision regarding a proposal requesting the introduction or amendment of a stock purchase plan will be made in consideration of, inter alia, the impact that introducing or amending the plan will have on shareholder value and the rights of shareholders, the scope of implementation and the reasonability of the plan.

(4) Retirement Bonus of Directors or Statutory Auditors

 

   

A decision regarding a proposal in connection with awarding a retirement bonus to a director or a statutory auditor will be made in consideration of, inter alia, the extent of the persons who are to be recipients, the existence or absence of antisocial activities in the past on the part of the prospective recipients, the business performance of the company, and the existence or absence of antisocial activities on the part of the company. In principle we will

 

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  oppose awarding a retirement bonus in the event that a significant criminal act has been committed by the recipient during his or her term in office. Moreover we will also consider opposing the awarding of a retirement bonus in the event that the business performance of the relevant company during the term in office of the candidate experienced a deficit in three consecutive periods and no dividends were paid or they were inferior when compared to others in the same industry. In principle we will oppose awarding a retirement bonus in the event that during the term in office of the recipient inappropriate accounting practices occurred such as window dressing or accounting treatment that deviates from generally accepted accounting principles or a significant omission in disclosure, or a corporate scandal occurred, which had a significant impact on society and caused or could cause damage to shareholder value.

6. Equity Financing Policy

(1) Amendment of the Number of Authorized Shares

 

   

A decision regarding a proposal requesting an increase in the number of authorized shares of stock shall be made by considering, inter alia, the impact that amending the number of authorized shares will have on shareholder value and the rights of shareholders, as well as the reasonability of the amendment of the number of authorized shares, and the impact on the listing of shares as well as on the continuity of the company.

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal requesting an increase in the number of authorized shares if it can be determined that unless an increase is made to the number of authorized shares the company will be delisted or that there is a risk of a significant impact on the continuity of the company.

 

   

In principle we will oppose a proposal to increase the number of authorized shares after the appearance of an acquirer.

(2) Issuing of New Shares

 

   

In principle if the existing shareholders will be granted new share subscription rights (pre-emptive purchase rights) we will vote in favor of a proposal to issue new shares up to 100 percent of the number of shares issued and outstanding.

 

   

If the existing shareholders will not be granted new share subscription rights (pre-emptive purchase rights) we will in principle vote in favor of a proposal to issue new shares up to 20 percent of the number of shares issued and outstanding.

 

   

In principle we will oppose a proposal to issue new shares after an acquirer has appeared.

(3) Acquisition or Reissue by a Company of Its Own Shares

 

   

A decision regarding a proposal for a company to acquire or reissue its own shares shall be made by considering, inter alia, its reasonability.

 

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(4) Stock Split

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal involving a stock split.

(5) Consolidation of Shares (Reverse Split)

 

   

A decision regarding a proposal involving a consolidation of shares (reverse split) shall be made by considering, inter alia, its reasonability.

(6) Reduction in Par Value of Shares

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal reducing the par value of shares.

(7) Preferred Shares

 

   

A decision regarding a proposal in connection with creating new preferred shares or amending the number of authorized preferred shares shall be made by considering, inter alia, the existence or absence of voting rights, dividends, conversion or other rights to be granted to the preferred shares as well as the reasonability of those rights.

 

   

In principle we will oppose a proposal requesting the creation of new preferred shares or increasing the authorized number of preferred shares, by way of a blank power of attorney that does not specify the voting rights, dividends, conversion or other rights.

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal to create new preferred shares or to increase the number of authorized preferred shares if the voting rights, dividends, conversion and other rights are stipulated and these rights can be determined to be reasonable.

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal to make the issuing of preferred shares a matter for approval by the shareholders.

(8) Classified Shares

 

   

In principle we will oppose a proposal requesting the creation of new shares with differing voting rights or increasing the authorized number of shares with differing voting rights.

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal to convert to a capital structure in which there is one vote per share.

(9) Issuing of Convertible Bonds

 

   

A decision regarding a proposal to issue convertible bonds shall be made by considering, inter alia, the number of shares into which the bonds are to be converted, and the period to maturity of the bonds.

(10) Issuing of Non-Convertible Bonds, and Increasing a Borrowing Limit

 

   

A decision regarding a proposal to issue non-convertible bonds will be made by considering, inter alia, the financial condition of the relevant company.

 

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A decision regarding a proposal to increase a borrowing limit shall be made by considering, inter alia, the financial condition of the relevant company.

(11) Equitization of Debt

 

   

A decision regarding a proposal requesting an amendment of the number of authorized shares or issuing of shares of the company in relation to a debt restructuring shall be made in consideration of, inter alia, the conditions of amending the number of authorized shares or issuing shares of the company, the impact on shareholder value and on the rights of shareholders, the reasonability thereof, as well as the impact on listing of the shares and on the continuity of the company.

(12) Capital Reduction

 

   

A decision regarding a proposal in connection with a capital reduction will be made in consideration of, inter alia, the impact on shareholder value and on the rights of shareholders, the reasonability of the capital reduction, as well as the impact on listing of the shares and on the continuity of the company.

 

   

In principle we will approve a proposal requesting a capital reduction in the form of a standard accounting processing.

(13) Financing Plan

 

   

A decision regarding a proposal in connection with a financing plan will be made in consideration of, inter alia, the impact on shareholder value and on the rights of shareholders, as well as the reasonability thereof, and the impact on the listing of shares as well as on the continuity of the company.

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal requesting approval of a financing plan.

(14) Capitalization of Reserves

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal requesting a capitalization of reserves.

7. Corporate Governance

(1) Amendment of Settlement Period

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal requesting an amendment of the settlement period, except when it can be determined that the objective is to delay a general meeting of shareholders.

(2) Amendment of Articles of Incorporation

 

   

A decision regarding a proposal in connection with an amendment of the articles of incorporation will be made in consideration of, inter alia, the impact on shareholder value and the rights of shareholders as well as the necessity and the reasonability of amending

 

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  the articles of incorporation.

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal to amend the articles of incorporation if amendment of the articles of incorporation is necessary by law.

 

   

In principle we will oppose a proposal to amend the articles of incorporation if it can be determined that there is a risk that the rights of shareholders will be infringed or a risk that a reduction in shareholder value will occur as a result of the relevant amendment.

(3) Amendment of the Quorum of a General Meeting of Shareholders

 

   

A decision regarding a proposal in connection with amending the quorum of a general meeting of shareholders and a special resolution of a general shareholders meeting will be made in consideration of, inter alia, the impact on shareholder value and on the rights of shareholders as well as the customs of the region or country.

 

   

In principle we will oppose a proposal to reduce the quorum of a general meeting of shareholders.

 

   

In principle we will oppose a proposal to reduce the quorum of a special resolution.

(4) Omnibus Proposal of a General Meeting of Shareholders

 

   

In principle we will oppose an omnibus proposal at a general meeting of shareholders if the entire proposal will not be in the best interests of shareholders.

(5) Other

(Anonymous Voting)

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal requesting anonymous voting, an independent vote counter, an independent inspector, and separate disclosure of the results of voting on a resolution of a general meeting of shareholders.

(Authority to Postpone General Meetings of Shareholders)

 

   

In principle we will oppose a proposal requesting to grant to a company the authority to postpone a general meeting of shareholders.

(Requirement of Super Majority Approval)

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal requesting a relaxation or abolishment of the requirement for a super majority.

8. Corporate Behavior

(1) Amendment of Tradename or Location of Corporate Registration

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal requesting amendment of a tradename.

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal requesting amendment of a location of

 

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  corporate registration.

(2) Corporate Restructuring

A decision regarding a proposal in connection with a merger, acquisition, assignment or acquisition of business, company split (spin-off), sale of assets, being acquired, corporate liquidation or other corporate restructuring will be made in consideration of, inter alia, the respective impact on shareholder value and on the rights of shareholders, the impact on the financial condition and on the business performance of the relevant company, as well as the reasonability thereof, and the impact on the listing of shares and on the continuity of the company.

 

   

A decision regarding a proposal in connection with a corporate reorganization as set forth below will be made in consideration of, inter alia, the respective impact on shareholder value and on the rights of shareholders, the impact on the financial condition and on the business performance of the relevant company, as well as the reasonability thereof, and the impact on the listing of shares as well as on the continuity of the company:

Merger or acquisition;

Assignment or acquisition of business;

Company split (spin-off);

Sale of assets;

Being acquired; or

Liquidation.

(3) Proxy Contest

 

   

A decision regarding a proposal in connection with election of a director from among opposing candidates will be made in consideration of the independence, suitability, existence or absence of any antisocial activities in the past on the part of a candidate for director, the actions in corporate governance, accountability the business performance of the company, the existence or absence of antisocial activities of the company, and the background to the proxy contest.

 

   

A person who is considered to be independent shall mean a person for whom there is no relationship between the relevant company and the candidate for director other than that of being selected as a candidate director of the relevant company.

(4) Defense Strategy in Proxy Contest

 

   

Staggered Board

In principle we will oppose a proposal requesting the introduction of staggered board of directors:

 

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In principle we will oppose a proposal requesting the introduction of a staggered board of directors.

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal requesting that the terms in office of directors be one year.

 

   

Authority to Dismiss Directors

In principle we will oppose a proposal requesting more stringent requirements for the shareholders to be able to dismiss a director.

 

   

Cumulative Voting

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal to introduce cumulative voting in connection with the election of directors. However, in principle we will oppose a proposal which a majority of valid votes is required to elect a director except in the event that shareholders are able to write-in their own candidate in the convening notice or ballot of the company and the number of candidates exceeds a prescribed number.

 

   

In principle we will oppose a proposal requesting the abolition of cumulative voting in connection with the election of directors.

 

   

Authority to Call an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal requesting a right of shareholders to call an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders.

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal to abolish restrictions on the right of shareholders to call an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders.

 

   

In principle we will oppose a proposal to restrict or prohibit the right of shareholders to call an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders.

 

   

Letter of Consent Seeking Approval or Disapproval from Shareholders

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal requesting that shareholders have the right to seek approval or disapproval on the part of shareholders by means of a letter of consent.

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal to abolish restrictions on the right of shareholders to seek approval or disapproval on the part of shareholders by means of a letter of consent.

 

   

In principle we will oppose a proposal to restrict or prohibit the right of shareholders to seek approval or disapproval on the part of shareholders by means of a letter of consent.

(5) Takeover Defense Strategies

 

   

Rights Plan (Poison Pill)

A decision regarding a proposal in connection with introducing a rights plan (poison pill) will be made in consideration of, inter alia, the triggering conditions, the effective period,

 

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the conditions of disclosure of content, the composition of directors of the relevant company, and the status of introducing other takeover defense strategies.

 

   

Fair Price Conditions

A decision regarding a proposal in connection with introducing fair price conditions will be made in consideration of, inter alia, the triggering conditions, the decision-making process for triggering, and the reasonability of the plan.

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal requesting the introduction of fair price conditions, provided that the following is satisfied.

 

   

At the time of triggering the fair price provision, the approval of a majority or not more than a majority of shareholders without a direct interest in the acquisition is to be sought

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal to reduce the number of approvals by shareholders that is necessary to trigger fair price provision.

 

   

Anti-Greenmail Provision

A decision regarding a proposal in connection with introducing an anti-greenmail provision will be made in consideration of, inter alia, the triggering conditions, the decision-making process for triggering, and the reasonability of the plan.

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal requesting the introduction of anti-greenmail provisions, provided that all of the following standards are satisfied:

 

   

The definition of greenmail is clear

 

   

If a buyback offer is to be made to a person who holds a large number of shares, that the buy-back offer will be made to all shareholders, or confirmation will be made that shareholders who do not have a direct interest in the takeover do not oppose the buyback offer to the person who holds a large number of shares.

 

   

No clause is included which would restrict the rights of shareholders, such as measures to deter being bought out.

 

   

Golden Parachute and Tin Parachute Conditions

A decision regarding a proposal in connection with introducing a golden parachute or a tin parachute will be made in consideration of, inter alia, the triggering conditions, the decision-making process for triggering, the level of compensation to be provided and the reasonability of the plan.

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal to introduce or amend a golden parachute or a tin parachute if all of the following criteria are satisfied:

 

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The triggering of the golden parachute or the tin parachute will be determined by an independent committee.

 

   

The payable compensation shall be no more than three times the employment compensation payable for a year.

 

   

Payment of compensation shall be made after the transfer of control.

 

   

Classified Shares

In principle we will oppose a proposal in connection with creating new classified shares with multiple voting rights.

A decision regarding a proposal in connection with creating new classified shares with no voting rights or less voting rights will be made in consideration of, inter alia, the terms of the classified shares.

 

   

In principle we will oppose a proposal to create classified shares with multiple voting rights.

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal to create new classified shares with no voting rights or less voting rights if all of the following conditions are satisfied.

 

   

The objective of creating the new classified shares is to obtain financing while minimizing the dilution of the existing shareholders.

 

   

The creation of the new classified shares does not have an objective of protecting the voting rights of shareholders that have a direct interest in a takeover or of major shareholders.

 

   

Issuing New Shares to a White Squire or a White Knight

A decision regarding a proposal in connection with issuing shares to a white squire or a white knight will be made in consideration of, inter alia, the conditions of issuing the shares.

 

   

Relaxation of Requirements to Amend the Articles of Incorporation or Company Regulations

A decision regarding a proposal to relax the requirements to amend the articles of incorporation or company regulations will be made in consideration of, inter alia, the impact on shareholder value and the rights of shareholders.

 

   

Relaxation of Requirements for Approval of a Merger

A decision regarding a proposal to relax the requirements to approve a merger will be made in consideration of, inter alia, the impact on shareholder value and on the rights of shareholders.

 

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Introduction or Amendment of Takeover Defense Strategy

In principle we will oppose a proposal in connection with introducing or amending a takeover defense strategy that will reduce shareholder value or infringe the rights of shareholders.

9. Social, Environmental and Political Problems

A decision regarding a proposal in connection with a social, environmental or political problems will be made in consideration of, inter alia, the impact that the actions on the part of the company will have on shareholder value and the rights of shareholders, the impact on the financial condition and the business performance of the company, the reasonability of these actions, and the impact on the listing of shares as well as on the continuity of the company.

10. Information Disclosure

 

   

In principle we will oppose a proposal for which sufficient information is not disclosed for the purpose of making a voting decision.

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal to increase information disclosure, if all of the following criteria are satisfied.

 

   

The information will be beneficial to shareholders.

 

   

The time and expense required for the information disclosure will be minimal.

11. Other

(1) Directors

 

   

Ex Post Facto Approval of Actions by Directors and Executive Officers

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal requesting ex post facto approval of an action taken by the directors or executive officers as long as there are no material concerns such as having committed an act in violation of fiduciary duties.

 

   

Separation of Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal to have a director who is independent from the relevant company serve as the chairman of the board of directors as long as there are not sufficient reasons to oppose the proposal, such as the existence of a corporate governance organization that will counter a CEO who is also serving as chairman.

 

   

A person considered to be independent shall mean a person for whom there is no relationship between the relevant company and the director other than that of being selected as a director.

 

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Independence of Board of Directors

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal to have directors who are independent from the relevant company account for at least a majority or more than two-thirds of the members of the board of directors.

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal that the audit committee, compensation committee and nominating committee of the board of directors shall be composed solely of independent directors.

 

   

A person considered to be independent shall mean a person for whom there is no relationship between the relevant company and the director other than that of being selected as a director.

(2) Statutory Auditors

 

   

Ex Post Facto Approval of Actions by Statutory Auditors

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal requesting ex post facto approval of an action taken by a statutory auditor as long as there are no material concerns such as having committed an act in violation of fiduciary duties.

 

   

Attendance by a Statutory Auditor at a General Meeting of Shareholders

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal requesting that a statutory auditor attend a general meeting of shareholders.

(3) Accounting Auditor

 

   

Fees of an accounting auditor

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal requesting that the decision on the fees of an accounting auditor is left up to the discretion of the board of directors.

 

   

In principle we will oppose a proposal to reduce or waive the liability of an accounting auditor.

 

   

Selection of the Accounting Auditor by a General Meeting of Shareholders

 

   

In principle we will vote in favor of a proposal to make the selection of an accounting auditor a matter for resolution by a general meeting of shareholders.

12. Conflicts of Interest

We will abstain from exercising shareholder voting rights in a company that would constitute a conflict of interest.

 

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The following company is determined to be a company that would constitute a conflict of interest:

 

 

Invesco Limited.

13. Shareholder Proposals

A decision regarding shareholders’ proposals will be made in accordance with the Guideline along with company’s proposal, however, will be considered on the basis of proposed individual items.

 

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Proxy Policies and Procedures

for

Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH


April 2013

INVESCO CONTINENTAL EUROPE

VOTING RIGHTS POLICY

INVESCO ASSET MANAGEMENT SA (& BRANCHES IN AMSTERDAM, BRUSSELS, MADRID, MILAN, STOCKHOLM)

INVESCO ASSET MANAGEMENT DEUTSCHLAND GMBH

INVESCO ASSET MANAGEMENT ÖSTERREICH GMBH

Approach

This document sets out the high level Proxy Voting Policy of the companies outlined above and referred to as Invesco Continental Europe (“Invesco CE”). The principles within this policy are followed by these companies or to any of its delegates as applicable.

Invesco CE is committed to the fair and equitable treatment of all its clients. As such Invesco CE has put in place procedures to ensure that voting rights attached to securities within a UCITS or portfolio for which it is the Management Company are exercised where appropriate and in the best interests of the individual UCITS/ portfolio itself. Where Invesco CE delegates the activity of Investment Management it will ensure that the delegate has in place policies and procedures consistent with the principles of this policy.

Voting Opportunities

Voting opportunities which exist in relation to securities within each individual UCITS/ portfolio are monitored on an ongoing basis in order to ensure that advantage can be taken of any opportunity that arises to benefit the individual UCITS/ portfolio.

When is has been identified that a voting opportunity exists, an investment decisions is taken whether or not the opportunity to vote should be exercised and, if relevant, the voting decision to be taken. Considerations which are taken into account include:

 

   

The cost of participating in the vote relative to the potential benefit to the UCITS/portfolio.

 

   

The impact of participation in a vote on the liquidity of the securities creating the voting opportunity due to the fact that some jurisdictions will require that the securities are not sold for a period if they are the subject of a vote.

 

   

Other factors as deemed appropriate by the Investment Manager in relation to the investment objectives and policy of the individual UCITS/ portfolio.

It may be the case that an investment decision is taken not to participate in a vote. Such decisions can be equally appropriate due to the considerations applied by the investment team to determine the relative benefit to the individual UCITS/ portfolio, based on criteria such as fund size, investment objective, policy and investment strategy applicable.


Conflicts of Interest:

Invesco CE has a Conflicts of Interest Policy which outlines the principles for avoiding, and where not possible, managing conflicts of interest. At no time will Invesco CE use shareholding powers in respect of individual UCITS/portfolio to advance its own commercial interests, to pursue a social or political cause that is unrelated to a UCITS’/portfolio’s economic interests, or to favour another UCITS/ portfolio or client or other relationship to the detriment of others. This policy is available, free of cost, from any of the Invesco CE companies.

Information on Voting Activity:

Further information on votes which were available to individual UCITS and actions taken are available to unitholders free of charge and by request to the UCITS Management Company.


APPENDIX F

CONTROL PERSONS AND PRINCIPAL HOLDERS OF SECURITIES

To the best knowledge of the Trust, the names and addresses of the record and beneficial holders of 5% or more of the outstanding shares of each class of the Trust’s equity securities and the percentage of the outstanding shares held by such holders are set forth below. Unless otherwise indicated below, the Trust has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record are also owned beneficially.

A shareholder who owns beneficially 25% or more of the outstanding securities of a Fund is presumed to “control” that Fund as defined in the 1940 Act. Such control may affect the voting rights of other shareholders.

All information listed below is as of December 1, 2015.

 

Name and Address of Principal Holder

   Class A
Shares
     Class A2
Shares
     Class Y
Shares
     Class R5
Shares
     Class R6
Shares
 
   Percentage
Owned of
Record
     Percentage
Owned of
Record
     Percentage
Owned of
Record
     Percentage
Owned of
Record
     Percentage
Owned of
Record
 

American Enterprise Investment Svc.

FBO # 41999970

707 2 nd Ave. S

Minneapolis, MN 55402-2405

     —           —           —           —           —     

Barrett K. Sides

Houston, TX 77007-2008

     —           —           —           —           —     

BRICS & CO

FBO Fresh Mark Hourly Mutual Fund

340 S. Cleveland Ave. OH1-0481

Westerville, OH 43081-8917

     —           —           —           —           —     

BRICS & CO

FBO Fresh Mark Salaried Mutual Fund

340 S. Cleveland Ave. OH1-0481

Westerville, OH 43081-8917

     —           —           —           —           —     

Edward D. Jones & Co.

For the Benefit of Customers

12555 Manchester Rd.

St. Louis, MO 63131-3729

     —           —           —           —           —     

 

F-1


Name and Address of Principal Holder

   Class A
Shares
     Class A2
Shares
     Class Y
Shares
     Class R5
Shares
     Class R6
Shares
 
   Percentage
Owned of
Record
     Percentage
Owned of
Record
     Percentage
Owned of
Record
     Percentage
Owned of
Record
     Percentage
Owned of
Record
 

First Clearing LLC

Special Custody Acct. for the

Exclusive Benefit of Customer

2801 Market St.

Saint Louis, MO 63103-2523

     —           —           —           —           —     

LPL Financial

Omnibus Customer Acct.

Attn: Mutual Fund Trading

4707 Executive Dr.

San Diego, CA 92121-1968

     —           —           —           —           —     

Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith

FBO The Sole Benefit of Customers

Attn: Fund Administration

4800 Deer Lake Dr. East, 2 nd Floor

Jacksonville, FL 32246-6484

     —           —           —           —           —     

National Financial Services LLC

FEBO Customers

Mutual Funds

499 Washington Blvd., Fl. 5

Jersey City, NJ 07310-2010

     —           —           —           —           —     

Pershing LLC

1 Pershing Plaza

Jersey City, NJ 07399-0001

     —           —           —           —           —     

SEI Private Trustco

c/o Frost National Bank

Attn: Mutual Funds

1 Freedom Valley Dr.

Oaks, PA 19456-9989

     —           —           —           —           —     

TD AMERITRADE INC

FBO OUR Customers

P. O. Box 2226

Omaha, NE 68103-2226

     —           —           —           —           —     

 

F-2


Name and Address of Principal Holder

   Class A
Shares
     Class A2
Shares
     Class Y
Shares
     Class R5
Shares
     Class R6
Shares
 
   Percentage
Owned of
Record
     Percentage
Owned of
Record
     Percentage
Owned of
Record
     Percentage
Owned of
Record
     Percentage
Owned of
Record
 

UBS WM USA

OMNI Account

Attn: Department Manager

499 Washington Blvd., Fl. 9

Jersey City, NJ 07310-2055

     —           —           —           —           —     

Management Ownership

As of December 1, 2015, the trustees and officers as a group owned less than 1% of the outstanding shares of each class of the Fund.

 

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APPENDIX G

MANAGEMENT FEES

For the fiscal years ended February 28, 2015, February 28, 2014 and February 28, 2013, the management fees payable by the Fund, the amounts waived by Invesco and the net fee paid by the Fund were as follows:

 

FUND

  February 28, 2015     February 28, 2014     February 28, 2013  
    Management
Fee Payable
    Management
Fee Waivers
    Net
Management
Fee Paid
    Management
Fee Payable
    Management
Fee Waivers
    Net
Management
Fee Paid
    Management
Fee Payable
    Management
Fee Waivers
    Net
Management
Fee Paid
 

Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund

  $ 155,056      $ (92,493   $ 62,563      $ 188,242      $ (90,906   $ 97,336      $ 231,472      $ (128,323   $ 103,149   

 

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APPENDIX H

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS

Portfolio Manager Fund Holdings and Information on Other Managed Accounts

Invesco’s portfolio managers develop investment models which are used in connection with the management of certain Invesco Funds as well as other mutual funds for which Invesco or an affiliate acts as sub-adviser, other pooled investment vehicles that are not registered mutual funds, and other accounts managed for organizations and individuals. The ‘Investments’ chart reflects the portfolio managers’ investments in the Funds that they manage. Accounts are grouped into three categories: (i) investments made directly in the Fund, (ii) investments made in an Invesco pooled investment vehicle with the same or similar objectives and strategies as the Fund, and (iii) any investments made in any Invesco Fund or Invesco pooled investment vehicle. The ‘Assets Managed’ chart reflects information regarding accounts other than the Funds for which each portfolio manager has day-to-day management responsibilities. Accounts are grouped into three categories: (i) other registered investment companies, (ii) other pooled investment vehicles and (iii) other accounts. To the extent that any of these accounts pay advisory fees that are based on account performance (performance-based fees), information on those accounts is specifically broken out. In addition, any assets denominated in foreign currencies have been converted into U.S. Dollars using the exchange rates as of the applicable date.

Investments

The following information is as of [November 30, 2015] (unless otherwise noted):

 

Portfolio Manager

   Dollar Range of
Investments in the
Fund 1
   Dollar Range of
Investments in Invesco
pooled investment
vehicles 2
   Dollar Range of all
Investments in Funds and
Invesco pooled
investment vehicles 3
   Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund

Eric Jensen

        

Robert Young

        

 

1   This column reflects investments in a Fund’s shares beneficially owned by a portfolio manager (as determined in accordance with Rule 16a-1(a) (2) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). Beneficial ownership includes ownership by a portfolio manager’s immediate family members sharing the same household.
2   This column reflects portfolio managers’ investments made either directly or through a deferred compensation or a similar plan in Invesco pooled investment vehicles with the same or similar objectives and strategies as the Fund as of the most recent fiscal year end of the Fund.
3   This column reflects the combined holdings from both the “Dollar Range of Investments in Invesco pooled investment vehicles” and the “Dollar Range of Investments in each Fund” columns.

 

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Assets Managed

The following information is as of [November 30, 2015] (unless otherwise noted):

 

     Other Registered
Investment Companies
Managed
   Other Pooled
Investment Vehicles
Managed
   Other
Accounts Managed

Portfolio Manager

   Number
of
Accounts
   Assets
(in millions)
   Number
of
Accounts
   Assets
(in millions)
   Number
of
Accounts
   Assets
(in millions)
   Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund

Eric Jensen

                 

Robert Young

                 

Potential Conflicts of Interest

Actual or apparent conflicts of interest may arise when a portfolio manager has day-to-day management responsibilities with respect to more than one Fund or other account. More specifically, portfolio managers who manage multiple Funds and/or other accounts may be presented with one or more of the following potential conflicts:

 

  The management of multiple Funds and/or other accounts may result in a portfolio manager devoting unequal time and attention to the management of each Fund and/or other account. The Adviser and each Sub-Adviser seek to manage such competing interests for the time and attention of portfolio managers by having portfolio managers focus on a particular investment discipline. Most other accounts managed by a portfolio manager are managed using the same investment models that are used in connection with the management of the Funds.

 

  If a portfolio manager identifies a limited investment opportunity which may be suitable for more than one Fund or other account, a Fund may not be able to take full advantage of that opportunity due to an allocation of filled purchase or sale orders across all eligible Funds and other accounts. To deal with these situations, the Adviser, each Sub-Adviser and the Funds have adopted procedures for allocating portfolio transactions across multiple accounts.

 

  The Adviser and each Sub-Adviser determine which broker to use to execute each order for securities transactions for the Funds, consistent with its duty to seek best execution of the transaction. However, for certain other accounts (such as mutual funds for which Invesco or an affiliate acts as sub-adviser, other pooled investment vehicles that are not registered mutual funds, and other accounts managed for organizations and individuals), the Adviser and each Sub-Adviser may be limited by the client with respect to the selection of brokers or may be instructed to direct trades through a particular broker. In these cases, trades for a Fund in a particular security may be placed separately from, rather than aggregated with, such other accounts. Having separate transactions with respect to a security may temporarily affect the market price of the security or the execution of the transaction, or both, to the possible detriment of the Fund or other account(s) involved.

 

  Finally, the appearance of a conflict of interest may arise where the Adviser or Sub-Adviser has an incentive, such as a performance-based management fee, which relates to the management of one Fund or account but not all Funds and accounts for which a portfolio manager has day-to-day management responsibilities.

 

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The Adviser, each Sub-Adviser, and the Funds have adopted certain compliance procedures which are designed to address these types of conflicts. However, there is no guarantee that such procedures will detect each and every situation in which a conflict arises.

Description of Compensation Structure

For the Adviser and each affiliated Sub-Adviser

The Adviser and each Sub-Adviser seek to maintain a compensation program that is competitively positioned to attract and retain high-caliber investment professionals. Portfolio managers receive a base salary, an incentive bonus opportunity and an equity compensation opportunity. Portfolio manager compensation is reviewed and may be modified each year as appropriate to reflect changes in the market, as well as to adjust the factors used to determine bonuses to promote competitive Fund performance. The Adviser and each Sub-Adviser evaluate competitive market compensation by reviewing compensation survey results conducted by an independent third party of investment industry compensation. Each portfolio manager’s compensation consists of the following three elements:

Base Salary. Each portfolio manager is paid a base salary. In setting the base salary, the Adviser and each Sub-Adviser’s intention is to be competitive in light of the particular portfolio manager’s experience and responsibilities.

Annual Bonus. The portfolio managers are eligible, along with other employees of the Adviser and each Sub-Adviser, to participate in a discretionary year-end bonus pool. The Compensation Committee of Invesco Ltd. reviews and approves the amount of the bonus pool available considering investment performance and financial results in its review. In addition, while having no direct impact on individual bonuses, assets under management are considered when determining the starting bonus funding levels. Each portfolio manager is eligible to receive an annual cash bonus which is based on quantitative (i.e. investment performance) and non-quantitative factors (which may include, but are not limited to, individual performance, risk management and teamwork).

Each portfolio manager’s compensation is linked to the pre-tax investment performance of the Funds/accounts managed by the portfolio manager as described in Table 1 below.

Table 1

 

Sub-Adviser

  

Performance time period 4

Invesco 5

Invesco Deutschland

Invesco Hong Kong 8

Invesco Asset Management.

   One-, Three- and Five-year performance against Fund peer group.

Invesco- Invesco Real Estate 8 , 6

Invesco Senior Secured 8 , 7

   Not applicable

InvescoCanada 8  

  

One-year performance against Fund peer group.

Three- and Five-year performance against entire universe of Canadian funds.

Invesco Japan 8    One-, Three- and Five-year performance

 

4   Rolling time periods based on calendar year-end.
5   Portfolio Managers may be granted an annual deferral award that vests on a pro-rata basis over a four year period and final payments are based on the performance of eligible Funds selected by the portfolio manager at the time the award is granted.
6   Portfolio Managers for Invesco Global Real Estate Fund, Invesco Real Estate Fund, Invesco Global Real Estate Income Fund and Invesco V.I. Global Real Estate Fund base their bonus on new operating profits of the U.S. Real Estate Division of Invesco.
7   Invesco Senior Secured’s bonus is based on annual measures of equity return and standard tests of collateralization performance.
8   Portfolio Managers for Invesco Pacific Growth Fund’s compensation is based on the one-, three- and five-year performance against the appropriate Micropol benchmark.

 

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High investment performance (against applicable peer group and/or benchmarks) would deliver compensation generally associated with top pay in the industry (determined by reference to the third-party provided compensation survey information) and poor investment performance (versus applicable peer group) would result in low bonus compared to the applicable peer group or no bonus at all. These decisions are reviewed and approved collectively by senior leadership which has responsibility for executing the compensation approach across the organization.

Deferred / Long Term Compensation. Portfolio managers may be granted an annual deferral award that allows them to select receipt of shares of certain Invesco Funds with a vesting period as well as common shares and/or restricted shares of Invesco Ltd. stock from pools determined from time to time by the Compensation Committee of Invesco Ltd.’s Board of Directors. Awards of deferred/long term compensation typically vest over time, so as to create incentives to retain key talent.

Portfolio managers also participate in benefit plans and programs available generally to all employees.

 

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APPENDIX I

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FEES

The Fund paid Invesco the following amounts for administrative services for the fiscal years ended February 28, 2015, February 28, 2014 and February 28, 2013:

 

Fund Name

   February 28, 2015      February 28, 2014      February 28, 2013  

Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund

   $ 50,000       $ 50,000       $ 50,000   


APPENDIX J

BROKERAGE COMMISSIONS

AND COMMISSIONS ON AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS

Set forth below are brokerage commissions 1 paid by the Fund listed below for the fiscal years ended February 28, 2015, February 28, 2014 and February 28, 2013. Unless otherwise indicated, the amount of brokerage commissions paid by the Fund may change from year to year because of, among other things, changing asset levels, shareholder activity, and/or portfolio turnover.

 

     Total $ Amount of
Brokerage Commissions
Paid 1
     Total $ Amount of
Brokerage Commissions
Paid to Affiliated Brokers
    

% of Total

Brokerage

Commissions

Paid to the

Affiliated

Brokers

   

% of Total

Transaction
Dollars

Effected

Through

Affiliated

Brokers

 

Fund

   2015      2014      2013      2015      2014      2013      2015     2015  

Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund

   $ 1,098       $ 3,143       $ 739       $ 0       $ 0       $ 0         0     0

 

1 Disclosure regarding brokerage commissions are limited to commissions paid on agency trades and designated as such on the trade confirm.

 

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APPENDIX K

DIRECTED BROKERAGE (RESEARCH SERVICES)

During the last fiscal year ended February 28, 2015, the Fund did not pay paid directed brokerage commissions.

PURCHASE OF SECURITIES OF REGULAR BROKERS OR DEALERS

During the last fiscal year ended February 28, 2015, the Fund did not purchased securities of their “regular” broker or dealers.

 

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APPENDIX L

PURCHASE, REDEMPTION AND PRICING OF SHARES

All references in the following “Purchase, Redemption and Pricing of Shares” section of this SAI to Class A, B, C and R shares shall include Class A2 and AX (except Invesco Money Market Fund), Class BX, Class CX, and Class RX shares, respectively, unless otherwise noted. All references in the following “Purchase, Redemption and Pricing of Shares” section of this SAI to Invesco Cash Reserve Shares of Invesco Money Market Fund shall include Class AX shares of Invesco Money Market Fund, unless otherwise noted.

Transactions through Financial Intermediaries

If you are investing indirectly in an Invesco Fund through a financial intermediary such as a broker-dealer, a bank (including a bank trust department), an insurance company separate account, an investment adviser, an administrator or trustee of a Retirement and Benefit Plan or a qualified tuition plan or a sponsor of a fee-based program that maintains a master account (an omnibus account) with the Invesco Fund for trading on behalf of its customers, different guidelines, conditions and restrictions may apply than if you held your shares of the Invesco Fund directly. These differences may include, but are not limited to: (i) different eligibility standards to purchase and sell shares, different eligibility standards to invest in Funds with limited offering status and different eligibility standards to exchange shares by telephone; (ii) different minimum and maximum initial and subsequent purchase amounts; (iii) system inability to provide Letter of Intent privileges; and (iv) different annual amounts (less than 12%) subject to withdrawal under a Systematic Redemption Plan without being subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC). The financial intermediary through whom you are investing may also choose to adopt different exchange and/or transfer limit guidelines and restrictions, including different trading restrictions designed to discourage excessive or short-term trading.

If the financial intermediary is managing your account, you may also be charged a transaction or other fee by such financial intermediary, including service fees for handling redemption transactions. Consult with your financial intermediary (or, in the case of a Retirement and Benefit Plan, your plan sponsor) to determine what fees, guidelines, conditions and restrictions, including any of the above, may be applicable to you.

Unless otherwise provided, the following are certain defined terms used throughout this prospectus:

 

    Employer Sponsored Retirement and Benefit Plans include (i) employer sponsored pension or profit sharing plans that qualify under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code), including 401(k), money purchase pension, profit sharing and defined benefit plans; (ii) 403(b) and non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements that operate similar to plans described under (i) above, such as 457 plans and executive deferred compensation arrangements; (iii) health savings accounts maintained pursuant to Section 223 of the Code; and (iv) voluntary employees’ beneficiary arrangements maintained pursuant to Section 501(c)(9) of the Code.

 

    Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) include Traditional and Roth IRAs.

 

    Employer Sponsored IRAs include Simplified Employee Pension (SEP), Salary Reduction Simplified Employee Pension (SAR-SEP), and Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees of Small Employers (SIMPLE) IRAs.

 

    Retirement and Benefit Plans include Employer Sponsored Retirement and Benefit Plans, IRAs and Employer Sponsored IRAs.

Purchase and Redemption of Shares

Purchases of Class A shares, Class A2 shares of Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund and Invesco Limited Term Municipal Income Fund, Class AX shares of Invesco Money Market Fund and Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement Funds and Invesco Cash Reserve Shares of Invesco Money Market Fund

Initial Sales Charges. Each Invesco Fund (other than Invesco Tax-Exempt Cash Fund) is grouped into one of four categories to determine the applicable initial sales charge for its Class A shares. The sales charge is used to compensate Invesco Distributors, Inc. (Invesco Distributors) and participating dealers for their expenses incurred in connection with the distribution of the Invesco Funds’ shares. You may also be charged a transaction or other fee by the financial intermediary managing your account.

Class A shares of Invesco Tax-Exempt Cash Fund and Invesco Cash Reserve Shares of Invesco Money Market Fund are sold without an initial sales charge.

 

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Category I Funds

Invesco All Cap Market Neutral Fund

Invesco Alternative Strategies Fund

Invesco American Franchise Fund

Invesco American Value Fund

Invesco Asia Pacific Growth Fund

Invesco Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund

Invesco Balanced-Risk Commodity Strategy Fund

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2020 Fund

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2030 Fund

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2040 Fund

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2050 Fund

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement Now Fund

Invesco Charter Fund

Invesco Comstock Fund

Invesco Conservative Allocation Fund

Invesco Convertible Securities Fund

Invesco Developing Markets Fund

Invesco Diversified Dividend Fund

Invesco Dividend Income Fund

Invesco Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Invesco Endeavor Fund

Invesco Energy Fund

Invesco Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund

Invesco Equity and Income Fund

Invesco European Growth Fund

Invesco European Small Company Fund

Invesco Global Core Equity Fund

Invesco Global Growth Fund

Invesco Global Health Care Fund

Invesco Global Infrastructure Fund

Invesco Global Low Volatility Equity Yield Fund

Invesco Global Market Neutral Fund

Invesco Global Markets Strategy Fund

Invesco Global Opportunities Fund

Invesco Global Real Estate Fund

Invesco Global Real Estate Income Fund

Invesco Global Small & Mid Cap Growth Fund

Invesco Global Targeted Returns Fund

Invesco Gold & Precious Metals Fund

Invesco Greater China Fund

Invesco Growth Allocation Fund

Invesco Growth and Income Fund

Invesco Income Allocation Fund

Invesco International Allocation Fund

Invesco International Companies Fund

Invesco International Core Equity Fund

Invesco International Growth Fund

Invesco International Small Company Fund

Invesco Long/Short Equity Fund

Invesco Low Volatility Emerging Markets Fund

Invesco Low Volatility Equity Yield Fund

Invesco Macro International Equity Fund

Invesco Macro Long/Short Fund

Invesco Mid Cap Core Equity Fund

Invesco Mid Cap Growth Fund

Invesco MLP Fund

Invesco Moderate Allocation Fund

Invesco Multi-Asset Inflation Fund

Invesco Pacific Growth Fund

Invesco Premium Income Fund

Invesco Real Estate Fund

Invesco S&P 500 Index Fund

Invesco Select Companies Fund

Invesco Select Opportunities Fund

Invesco Small Cap Discovery Fund

Invesco Small Cap Equity Fund

Invesco Small Cap Growth Fund

Invesco Small Cap Value Fund

Invesco Summit Fund

Invesco Technology Fund

Invesco Technology Sector Fund

Invesco Value Opportunities Fund

 

 

Amount of Investment

       Investor’s Sales Charge     Dealer Concession  
         As a Percentage
of the Public
Offering Price
    As a
Percentage of
the Net Amount
Invested
    As a Percentage
of the Net Amount
Invested
 

    Less than

  $ 50,000      5.50     5.82     5.00

$50,000 but less than

  $ 100,000      4.50     4.71     4.00

$100,000 but less than

  $ 250,000      3.50     3.63     3.00

$250,000 but less than

  $ 500,000      2.75     2.83     2.25

$500,000 but less than

  $ 1,000,000      2.00     2.04     1.75

 

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Category II Funds

Invesco California Tax-Free Income Fund

Invesco Core Plus Bond Fund

Invesco Corporate Bond Fund

Invesco Emerging Market Local Currency Debt Fund

Invesco High Yield Fund

Invesco High Yield Municipal Fund

Invesco International Total Return Fund

Invesco Municipal Income Fund

Invesco New York Tax Free Income Fund

Invesco Pennsylvania Tax Free Income Fund

Invesco Strategic Income Fund

Invesco Unconstrained Bond Fund

Invesco U.S. Government Fund

Invesco U.S. Mortgage Fund

 

 

Amount of Investment

       Investor’s Sales Charge     Dealer Concession  
         As a Percentage
of the Public
Offering Price
    As a
Percentage of
the Net Amount
Invested
    As a Percentage
of the Net Amount
Invested
 

    Less than

 

$ 100,000

     4.25     4.44     4.00

$100,000 but less than

 

$ 250,000

     3.50     3.63     3.25

$250,000 but less than

 

$ 500,000

     2.50     2.56     2.25

$500,000 but less than

 

$ 1,000,000

     2.00     2.04     1.75

Category III Funds

Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund (Class A2 shares)

Invesco Limited Term Municipal Income Fund (Class A2 shares)

 

Amount of Investment

       Investor’s Sales Charge     Dealer Concession  
         As a Percentage
of the Public
Offering Price
    As a
Percentage of the
Net Amount
Invested
   

As a Percentage

of the Net Amount
Invested

 

    Less than

 

$ 100,000

     1.00     1.01     0.75

$100,000 but less than

 

$ 250,000

     0.75     0.76     0.50

$250,000 but less than

 

$ 1,000,000

     0.50     0.50     0.40

As of the close of business on October 30, 2002, Class A2 shares of Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund and Invesco Limited Term Municipal Income Fund were closed to new investors. Current investors must maintain a share balance in order to continue to make incremental purchases.

Category IV Funds

 

Invesco Floating Rate Fund

Invesco Intermediate Term Municipal Income Fund

Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund (Class A shares)

Invesco Short Duration High Yield Municipal Fund

Invesco Short Term Bond Fund

Invesco Strategic Real Return Fund

Invesco Limited Term Municipal Income Fund (Class A shares)

 

 

Amount of Investment

       Investor’s Sales Charge     Dealer Concession  
         As a Percentage
of the Public
Offering Price
    As a
Percentage of the
Net Amount
Invested
    As a Percentage of
the Net Amount
Invested
 

    Less than

 

$ 100,000

     2.50     2.56     2.00

$100,000 but less than

 

$ 250,000

     1.75     1.78     1.50

$250,000 but less than

 

$ 500,000

     1.25     1.27     1.00

 

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Large Purchases of Class A Shares. Investors who purchase $1,000,000 or more of Class A shares of Category I or II Funds do not pay an initial sales charge. Investors who purchase $500,000 or more of Class A shares of Category IV Funds do not pay an initial sales charge. In addition, investors who currently own Class A shares of Category I or II Funds and make additional purchases that result in account balances of $1,000,000 or more ($500,000 or more for Category IV) do not pay an initial sales charge on the additional purchases. The additional purchases, as well as initial purchases of Class A shares of $1,000,000 or more (for Category I and II or $500,000 for Category IV), are referred to as Large Purchases. If an investor makes a Large Purchase of Class A shares of a Category I, II, or IV Fund, each share will generally be subject to a 1.00% CDSC if the investor redeems those shares within 18 months after purchase.

Invesco Distributors may pay a dealer concession and/or advance a service fee on Large Purchases of Class A shares, as set forth below. Exchanges between the Invesco Funds may affect total compensation paid.

Payments for Purchases of Class A Shares by Investors Other than Employer Sponsored Retirement and Benefit Plans. Invesco Distributors may make the following payments to dealers of record for Large Purchases of Class A shares of Category I, II or IV Funds by investors other than Employer Sponsored Retirement and Benefit Plans:

Percent of Purchases – Categories I, II and IV

1% of the first $4 million

plus 0.50% of the next $46 million

plus 0.25% of amounts in excess of $50 million

If (i) the amount of any single purchase order plus (ii) the public offering price of all other shares owned by the same customer submitting the purchase order on the day on which the purchase order is received equals or exceeds $1,000,000, with respect to Categories I or II Funds, or $500,000 with respect to Category IV Funds, the purchase will be considered a “jumbo accumulation purchase.” With regard to any individual jumbo accumulation purchase, Invesco Distributors may make payment to the dealer of record based on the cumulative total of jumbo accumulation purchases made by the same customer over the life of his or her account(s).

If an investor made a Large Purchase of Class A shares of Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund or Invesco Limited Term Municipal Income Fund on or after October 31, 2002, and prior to February 1, 2010, and exchanges those shares for Class A shares of a Category I, II, or IV Fund, Invesco Distributors will pay 1.00% of such purchase as dealer compensation upon the exchange. The Class A shares of the Category I, II, or IV Fund received in exchange generally will be subject to a 1.00% CDSC if the investor redeems such shares within 18 months from the date of exchange.

Payments for Purchases of Class A Shares at NAV by Employer Sponsored Retirement and Benefit Plans. Invesco Distributors may make the following payments to dealers of record for purchases of Class A shares at net asset value (NAV) of Category I, II, or IV Funds by Employer Sponsored Retirement and Benefit Plans provided that the applicable dealer of record is able to establish that the plan’s purchase of such Class A shares is a new investment (as defined below):

Percent of Purchases

0.50% of the first $20 million

plus 0.25% of amounts in excess of $20 million

A “new investment” means a purchase paid for with money that does not represent (i) the proceeds of one or more redemptions of Invesco Fund shares, (ii) an exchange of Invesco Fund shares, (iii) the repayment of one or more Employer Sponsored Retirement and Benefit Plan loans that were funded through the redemption of Invesco Fund shares, or (iv) money returned from another fund family. If Invesco Distributors pays a dealer concession in connection with an Employer Sponsored Retirement and Benefit Plan’s or SIMPLE IRA Plan’s purchase of Class A shares at NAV, such shares may be subject to a CDSC of 1.00% of net assets for 12 months, commencing on the date the Employer Sponsored Retirement and Benefit Plan or SIMPLE IRA Plan first invests in Class A shares of an Invesco Fund. If the applicable dealer of record is unable to establish that an Employer Sponsored Retirement and Benefit Plan’s or SIMPLE IRA Plan’s purchase of Class A shares at NAV is a new investment, Invesco Distributors will not pay a dealer concession in connection with such purchase and such shares will not be subject to a CDSC.

 

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With regard to any individual jumbo accumulation purchase, Invesco Distributors may make payment to the dealer of record based on the cumulative total of jumbo accumulation purchases made by the same plan over the life of the plan’s account(s).

Fund Reorganizations. Class A Shares issued in connection with a Fund’s merger, consolidation, or acquisition of the assets of another Fund will not be charged an initial sales charge.

Purchasers Qualifying For Reductions in Initial Sales Charges. As shown in the tables above, the applicable initial sales charge for the new purchase may be reduced and will be based on the total of your current purchase and the value of other shares owned based on their current public offering price. These reductions are available to purchasers that meet the qualifications listed in the prospectus under “Qualifying for Reduced Sales Charges and Sales Charge Exceptions.”

How to Qualify For Reductions in Initial Sales Charges under Rights of Accumulation (ROAs) or Letters of Intent (LOIs). The following sections discuss different ways that a purchaser can qualify for a reduction in the initial sales charges for purchases of Class A shares of the Invesco Funds.

Letters of Intent

A purchaser may pay reduced initial sales charges by (i) indicating on the Account Application that he, she or it intends to provide a LOI; and (ii) subsequently fulfilling the conditions of that LOI.

Purchases of Class A shares of Invesco Tax-Exempt Cash Fund and Class AX shares or Invesco Cash Reserve Shares of Invesco Money Market Fund or Class IB, IC, Y, Investor Class and Class RX shares of any Invesco Fund will not be taken into account in determining whether a purchase qualifies for a reduction in initial sales charges since they cannot be tied to a LOI.

The LOI confirms the total investment in shares of the Invesco Funds that the purchaser intends to make within the next 13 months. By marking the LOI section on the account application and by signing the account application, the purchaser indicates that he, she or it understands and agrees to the terms of the LOI and is bound by the provisions described below:

Calculating the Initial Sales Charge

 

    Each purchase of Fund shares normally subject to an initial sales charge made during the 13-month period will be made at the public offering price applicable to a single transaction of the total dollar amount indicated by the LOI (to determine what the applicable public offering price is, look at the sales charge table in the section on “Initial Sales Charges” above).

 

    It is the purchaser’s responsibility at the time of purchase to specify the account numbers that should be considered in determining the appropriate sales charge.

 

    The offering price may be further reduced as described below under “Rights of Accumulation” if Invesco Investment Services, Inc., the Invesco Funds’ transfer agent (Transfer Agent) is advised of all other accounts at the time of the investment.

 

    Reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions acquired during the 13-month LOI period will not be applied to the LOI.

Calculating the Number of Shares to be Purchased

 

    Purchases made and shares acquired through reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions prior to the LOI effective date will be applied toward the completion of the LOI based on the value of the shares calculated at the public offering price on the effective date of the LOI.

 

    If a purchaser wishes to revise the LOI investment amount upward, he, she or it may submit a written and signed request at any time prior to the completion of the original LOI. This revision will not change the original expiration date.

 

    The Transfer Agent will process necessary adjustments upon the expiration or completion date of the LOI.

 

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Fulfilling the Intended Investment

 

    By signing a LOI, a purchaser is not making a binding commitment to purchase additional shares, but if purchases made within the 13-month period do not total the amount specified, the purchaser generally will have to pay the increased amount of sales charge.

 

    To assure compliance with the provisions of the 1940 Act, the Transfer Agent will reserve, in escrow or similar arrangement, in the form of shares, an appropriate dollar amount computed to the nearest full share out of the initial purchase (or subsequent purchases if necessary). All dividends and any capital gain distributions on the escrowed shares will be credited to the purchaser. All shares purchased, including those reserved, will be registered in the purchaser’s name. If the total investment specified under this LOI is completed within the 13-month period, the reserved shares will be promptly released, and additional purchases will be subject to the appropriate breakpoint sales charge based on the account’s current ROA value.

 

    If the intended investment is not completed, the purchaser generally will pay the Transfer Agent the difference between the sales charge on the specified amount and the sales charge on the total amount actually purchased. If the purchaser does not pay such difference within 20 days of the expiration date, the Transfer Agent will surrender for redemption any or all shares, to make up such difference within 60 days of the expiration date.

 

    Accounts linked under the LOI revert back to ROA once a LOI is met, regardless of expiration date.

Canceling the LOI

 

    If at any time before completing the LOI Program, the purchaser wishes to cancel the agreement, he or she must give written notice to Invesco Distributors or its designee.

 

    If at any time before completing the LOI Program the purchaser requests the Transfer Agent to liquidate or transfer beneficial ownership of his or her total shares, the LOI will be automatically canceled. If the total amount purchased is less than the amount specified in the LOI, the Transfer Agent will redeem an appropriate number of reserved shares equal to the difference between the sales charge actually paid and the sales charge that would have been paid if the total purchases had been made at a single time.

Other Persons Eligible for the LOI Privilege

The LOI privilege is also available to holders of the Connecticut General Guaranteed Account, established for tax qualified group annuities, for contracts purchased on or before June 30, 1992.

LOIs and Contingent Deferred Sales Charges

All LOIs to purchase $1,000,000 or more of Class A shares of Category I, or II Funds or $500,000 or more of Class A shares of Category IV Funds are subject to an 18-month, 1% CDSC.

Rights of Accumulation

A purchaser may also qualify for reduced initial sales charges under Invesco’s ROA policy. To determine whether or not a reduced initial sales charge applies to a proposed purchase, Invesco Distributors takes into account not only the money that is invested upon such proposed purchase, but also the value of all shares of the Invesco Funds owned by such purchaser, calculated at their then current public offering price.

If a purchaser qualifies for a reduced sales charge, the reduced sales charge applies to the total amount of money being invested, even if only a portion of that amount exceeds the breakpoint for the reduced sales charge. For example, if a purchaser already owns qualifying shares of any Invesco Fund with a value of $30,000 and wishes to invest an additional $30,000 in a Fund with a maximum initial sales charge of 5.50%, the reduced initial sales charge of 4.50% will apply to the full $30,000 purchase and not just to the $10,000 in excess of the $50,000 breakpoint.

To qualify for obtaining the discount applicable to a particular purchase, the purchaser or his dealer must furnish the Transfer Agent with a list of the account numbers and the names in which such accounts of the purchaser are registered at the time the purchase is made.

ROAs are also available to holders of the Connecticut General Guaranteed Account, established for tax-qualified group annuities, for contracts purchased on or before June 30, 1992.

 

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If an investor’s new purchase of Class A shares of a Category I, II, or IV Fund is at net asset value, the newly purchased shares may be subject to a 1% CDSC if the investor redeems them prior to the end of the 18 month holding period.

Other Requirements For Reductions in Initial Sales Charges. As discussed above, investors or dealers seeking to qualify orders for a reduced initial sales charge must identify such orders and, if necessary, support their qualification for the reduced charge. Invesco Distributors reserves the right to determine whether any purchaser is entitled to a reduced sales charge based upon the qualifications set forth in the prospectus under “Qualifying for Reduced Sales Charges and Sales Charge Exceptions.”

Purchases of Class A shares of Invesco Tax-Exempt Cash Fund and Class AX shares or Invesco Cash Reserve Shares of Invesco Money Market Fund and Investor Class shares of any Invesco Fund will not be taken into account in determining whether a purchase qualifies for a reduction in initial sales charges.

Class A Shares Sold Without an Initial Sales Charge. Invesco Distributors permits certain other investors to invest in Class A shares without paying an initial sales charge, generally as a result of the investor’s current or former relationship with the Invesco Funds. It is possible that a financial intermediary may not, in accordance with its policies and procedures, be able to offer one or more of these waiver categories. If this situation occurs, it is possible that the investor would need to invest directly through Invesco Distributors in order to take advantage of the waiver. The Funds may terminate or amend the terms of these sales charge waivers at any time.

 

    Any current, former or retired trustee, director, officer or employee (or any immediate family member of a current, former or retired trustee, director, officer or employee) of any Invesco Fund or of Invesco Ltd. or any of its subsidiaries. This includes any foundation, trust or employee benefit plan maintained by any such persons;

 

    Any current or retired officer, director, or employee (and members of his or her immediate family) of DST Systems, Inc. or Fiserv Output Solutions, a division of Fiserv Solutions, Inc;

 

    Shareholders who received Class A shares of an Invesco Fund on June 1, 2010 in connection with the reorganization of a predecessor fund in which such shareholder owned Class H, Class L, Class P, and/or Class W shares, who purchase additional Class A shares of the Invesco Fund;

 

    Shareholders of record holding shares of AIM Weingarten Fund or AIM Constellation Fund on September 8, 1986, or of AIM Charter Fund on November 17, 1986, who have continuously owned shares and who purchase additional shares of Invesco Constellation Fund or Invesco Charter Fund, respectively;

 

    Unitholders of G/SET series unit investment trusts investing proceeds from such trusts in shares of Invesco Constellation Fund in an account established with Invesco Distributors; provided, however, prior to the termination date of the trusts, a unitholder may invest proceeds from the redemption or repurchase of his units only when the investment in shares of Invesco Constellation Fund is effected within 30 days of the redemption or repurchase;

 

    Shareholders of the former GT Global funds as of April 30, 1987 who since that date continually have owned shares of one or more of these funds who purchase additional Class A shares;

 

    Certain former AMA Investment Advisers’ shareholders who became shareholders of the AIM Global Health Care Fund in October 1989, and who have continuously held shares in the GT Global funds since that time, who purchase additional Class A shares;

 

    Shareholders of record of Advisor Class shares of an Invesco Fund on February 11, 2000 who have continuously owned shares of that Invesco Fund, who purchase additional shares of that Invesco Fund;

 

    Shareholders of record of Class K shares on October 21, 2005 whose Class K shares were converted to Class A shares and who since that date have continuously held Class A shares, who purchase additional Class A shares;

 

    Shareholders of record of Class B shares of Invesco Global Dividend Growth Securities Fund who received Class A shares of the Invesco Global Core Equity Fund in connection with a reorganization on May 20, 2011 and who since that date have continuously owned Class A shares, who purchase additional Class A shares of Invesco Global Core Equity Fund;

 

    Shareholders of record of Class B shares of Invesco Van Kampen Global Equity Allocation Fund who received Class A shares of the Invesco Global Core Equity Fund in connection with a reorganization on May 20, 2011 and who since that date have continuously owned Class A shares, who purchase additional Class A shares of Invesco Global Core Equity Fund; and

 

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    Unitholders of Invesco unit investment trusts who enrolled prior to December 3, 2007 to reinvest distributions from such trusts in Class A shares of the Invesco Funds, who receive Class A shares of an Invesco Fund pursuant to such reinvestment program in an account established with Invesco Distributors. The Invesco Funds reserve the right to modify or terminate this program at any time.

Payments to Dealers. Invesco Distributors may elect to re-allow the entire initial sales charge to dealers for all sales with respect to which orders are placed with Invesco Distributors during a particular period. Dealers to whom substantially the entire sales charge is re-allowed may be deemed to be “underwriters” as that term is defined under the 1933 Act.

The financial intermediary through which you purchase your shares may receive all or a portion of the sales charges and Rule 12b-1 distribution fees discussed above. In this context, “financial intermediaries” include any broker, dealer, bank (including bank trust departments), insurance company separate account, transfer agent, registered investment adviser, financial planner, retirement plan administrator and any other financial intermediary having a selling, administration or similar agreement with Invesco Distributors or one or more of its corporate affiliates (collectively, the Invesco Distributors Affiliates). In addition to those payments, Invesco Distributors Affiliates may make additional cash payments to financial intermediaries in connection with the promotion and sale of shares of the Invesco Funds. Invesco Distributors Affiliates make these payments from their own resources, from Invesco Distributors’ retention of underwriting concessions and from payments to Invesco Distributors under Rule 12b-1 plans. In the case of sub-accounting payments, discussed below, Invesco Distributors Affiliates will be reimbursed directly by the Invesco Funds for such payments. These additional cash payments are described below. The categories described below are not mutually exclusive. The same financial intermediary, or one or more of its affiliates, may receive payments under more than one or all categories. Most financial intermediaries that sell shares of the Invesco Funds receive one or more types of these cash payments. Financial intermediaries negotiate the cash payments to be paid on an individual basis. Where services are provided, the costs of providing the services and the overall package of services provided may vary from one financial intermediary to another. Invesco Distributors Affiliates do not make an independent assessment of the cost of providing such services. Certain financial intermediaries listed below received one or more types of the following payments during the prior calendar year. This list is not necessarily current and will change over time. Certain arrangements are still being negotiated, and there is a possibility that payments will be made retroactively to financial intermediaries not listed below. Accordingly, please contact your financial intermediary to determine whether they currently may be receiving such payments and to obtain further information regarding any such payments.

Financial Support Payments. Invesco Distributors Affiliates make financial support payments as incentives to certain financial intermediaries to promote and sell shares of Invesco Funds. The benefits Invesco Distributors Affiliates receive when they make these payments include, among other things, placing Invesco Funds on the financial intermediary’s funds sales system, and access (in some cases on a preferential basis over other competitors) to individual members of the financial intermediary’s sales force or to the financial intermediary’s management. Financial support payments are sometimes referred to as “shelf space” payments because the payments compensate the financial intermediary for including Invesco Funds in its Fund sales system (on its sales shelf). Invesco Distributors Affiliates compensate financial intermediaries differently depending typically on the level and/or type of considerations provided by the financial intermediary. In addition, payments typically apply only to retail sales, and may not apply to other types of sales or assets (such as sales to Retirement and Benefit Plans, qualified tuition programs, or fee based adviser programs – some of which may generate certain other payments described below).

The financial support payments Invesco Distributors Affiliates make may be calculated on sales of shares of Invesco Funds (Sales-Based Payments), in which case the total amount of such payments shall not exceed 0.25% of the public offering price of all such shares sold by the financial intermediary during the particular period. Such payments also may be calculated on the average daily net assets of the applicable Invesco Funds attributable to that particular financial intermediary (Asset-Based Payments), in which case the total amount of such cash payments shall not exceed 0.25% per annum of those assets during a defined period. Sales-Based Payments primarily create incentives to make new sales of shares of Invesco Funds and Asset-Based Payments primarily create incentives to retain previously sold shares of Invesco Funds in investor accounts. Invesco Distributors Affiliates may pay a financial intermediary either or both Sales-Based Payments and Asset-Based Payments.

Sub-Accounting and Networking Support Payments. The Transfer Agent, an Invesco Distributors Affiliate, acts as the transfer agent for the Invesco Funds, registering the transfer, issuance and redemption of Invesco Fund shares, and disbursing dividends and other distributions to Invesco Funds shareholders. However, many Invesco Fund shares are owned or held by financial intermediaries, as that term is defined above, for the benefit of their customers. In those cases, the Invesco Funds often do not maintain an account for the shareholder. Thus, some or all of the transfer agency functions for these accounts are performed by the financial intermediary. In these situations, Invesco Distributors Affiliates may make payments to financial intermediaries that sell Invesco Fund shares for certain transfer agency

 

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services, including record keeping and sub-accounting shareholder accounts. Payments for these services typically do not exceed 0.25% (for non-Class R5 shares) or 0.10% (for Class R5 shares) of average annual assets of such share classes or $19 per annum per shareholder account (for non-Class R5 shares only). No Sub-Accounting or Networking Support payments will be made with respect to Invesco Funds’ Class R6 shares. Invesco Distributors Affiliates also may make payments to certain financial intermediaries that sell Invesco Fund shares in connection with client account maintenance support, statement preparation and transaction processing. The types of payments that Invesco Distributors Affiliates may make under this category include, among others, payment of networking fees of up to $10 per shareholder account maintained on certain mutual fund trading systems.

All fees payable by Invesco Distributors Affiliates pursuant to a sub-transfer agency, omnibus account service or sub-accounting agreement are charged back to the Invesco Funds, subject to certain limitations approved by the Board of the Trust.

Other Cash Payments. From time to time, Invesco Distributors Affiliates, at their expense and out of their own resources, may provide additional compensation to financial intermediaries which sell or arrange for the sale of shares of a Fund. Such compensation provided by Invesco Distributors Affiliates may include payment of ticket charges per purchase or exchange order placed by a financial intermediary, one-time payments for ancillary services such as setting up funds on a financial intermediary’s mutual fund trading systems, financial assistance to financial intermediaries that enable Invesco Distributors Affiliates to participate in and/or present at conferences or seminars, sales or training programs for invited registered representatives and other employees, client entertainment, client and investor events, and other financial intermediary-sponsored events, and travel expenses, including lodging incurred by registered representatives and other employees in connection with client prospecting, retention and due diligence trips. Other compensation may be offered to the extent not prohibited by state laws or any self-regulatory agency, such as the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) (formerly, NASD, Inc.). Invesco Distributors Affiliates make payments for entertainment events they deem appropriate, subject to Invesco Distributors Affiliates guidelines and applicable law. These payments may vary depending upon the nature of the event or the relationship.

Invesco Distributors Affiliates are motivated to make the payments described above because they promote the sale of Invesco Fund shares and the retention of those investments by clients of financial intermediaries. To the extent financial intermediaries sell more shares of Invesco Funds or retain shares of Invesco Funds in their clients’ accounts, Invesco Distributors Affiliates benefit from the incremental management and other fees paid to Invesco Distributors Affiliates by the Invesco Funds with respect to those assets.

In certain cases these payments could be significant to the financial intermediary. Your financial intermediary may charge you additional fees or commissions other than those disclosed in the prospectus. You can ask your financial intermediary about any payments it receives from Invesco Distributors Affiliates or the Invesco Funds, as well as about fees and/or commissions it charges. You should consult disclosures made by your financial intermediary at the time of purchase.

Certain Financial Intermediaries that Receive One or More Types of Payments

 

1st Global Capital Corporation

1st Partners, Inc.

401k Exchange, Inc.

401k Producer Services

ADP Broker Dealer, Inc.

Advantage Capital Corporation

Advest Inc.

Alliance Benefit Group

Allianz Life

Allstate

American Enterprise Investment

American General

American Portfolios Financial Services Inc.

American Skandia Life Assurance Corporation

American United Life Insurance Company

Ameriprise Financial Services Inc.

Ameritas Life Insurance Corp

Ameritrade

APEX Clearing Corporation

Ascensus

Associated Securities Corporation

AXA

Baden Retirement Plan Services

Bank of America

Bank of New York Mellon

Bank of Oklahoma

Barclays Capital Inc.

BB&T Capital Markets

BCG Securities

BC Ziegler

Benefit Plans Administrators

Benefit Trust Company

BMO Harris Bank NA

BNP Paribas

BOSC, Inc.

Branch Banking & Trust Company

Brinker Capital

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.

Buck Kwasha Securities LLC

Cadaret Grant & Company, Inc.

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

Cantella & Co., Inc.

Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.

Capital One Investment Services LLC

Centennial Bank

Center for Due Diligence

Cetera

Charles Schwab & Company, Inc.

Chase

Citi Smith Barney

Citibank NA

Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

City National Bank

Comerica Bank

Commerce Bank

Commonwealth Financial Network LPL

 

 

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Community National Bank

Compass

Compusys / ERISA Group Inc

Contemporary Financial Solutions, Inc.

CPI Qualified Plan Consultants, Inc.

Credit Suisse Securities

Crowell Weedon & Co.

CUSO Financial Services, Inc.

CUNA Mutual Life

D.A. Davidson & Company

Daily Access Corporation

Delaware Life Insurance Company

Deutsche Bank

Digital Retirement Solutions, Inc.

Diversified Investment Advisors

Dorsey & Company Inc.

Dyatech Corporation

Edward Jones & Co.

Envestnet

Equitable Life Insurance Company

Equity Services, Inc.

Erisa Administrative Services

Expertplan

Fidelity

Fifth Third

Financial Data Services Inc.

Financial Planning Association

Financial Services Corporation

First Clearing Corp.

First Command Financial Planning, Inc.

First Financial Equity Corp.

First Southwest Company

Forethought Life Insurance Company

Frost

FSC Securities Corporation

FTB Advisors

Fund Services Advisors, Inc.

Gardner Michael Capital, Inc.

GE

Genworth

Glenbrook Life and Annuity Company

Goldman, Sachs & Co.

Great West Life

Guaranty Bank & Trust

Guardian

GunnAllen Financial

GWFS Equities, Inc.

H.D. Vest

Hantz Financial Services Inc

Hare and Company

Hartford

Hewitt

Hightower Securities, LLC

Hornor, Townsend & Kent, Inc.

Huntington

ICMA Retirement Corporation

Institutional Cash Distributors

Intersecurities, Inc.

INVEST Financial Corporation, Inc.

Investacorp, Inc.

Investment Centers of America, Inc.

J.M. Lummis Securities

Jackson National Life

Jefferson National Life Insurance Company

Jefferson Pilot Securities Corporation

John Hancock Distributors LLC

JP Morgan

Kanaly Trust Company

Kaufmann and Global Associates

Kemper

LaSalle Bank, N.A.

Lincoln

Loop Capital Markets, LLC

LPL Financial

M & T Securities, Inc.

M M L Investors Services, Inc.

M&T Bank

Marshall & Ilsley Trust Co., N.A.

Mass Mutual

Matrix

Mellon

Mercer

Merrill Lynch

Metlife

Meyer Financial Group, Inc.

Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation

Minnesota Life Insurance Co.

Money Concepts

Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc.

Morgan Stanley

MSCS Financial Services, LLC

Municipal Capital Markets Group, Inc.

Mutual Service Corporation

Mutual Services, Inc.

N F P Securities, Inc.

NatCity Investments, Inc.

National Financial Services

National Planning

National Retirement Partners Inc.

Nationwide

New York Life

Newport Retirement Plan Services, Inc.

Next Financial Group, Inc.

NFP Securities Inc.

Northeast Securities, Inc.

Northern Trust

Northwestern Mutual Investment Services

NRP Financial

Ohio National Life Insurance Company

OnBrands24 Inc

OneAmerica Financial Partners Inc.

Oppenheimer

Pen-Cal Administrators

Penn Mutual Life

Penson Financial Services

Pershing LLC

PFS Investments, Inc.

Phoenix

Piper Jaffray

PJ Robb

Plains Capital Bank

Plan Administrators

Plan Member Services Corporation

Planco

PNC

Primerica Shareholder Services, Inc.

Princeton Retirement Group, Inc.

Principal

Princor Financial Services Corporation

Proequities, Inc.

Prudential

Qualified Benefits Consultants, Inc.

R B C Dain Rauscher, Inc.

Randall & Hurley, Inc.

Raymond James

RBC Wealth Management

Reliance Trust Company

Ridge Clearing

Riversource (Ameriprise)

Robert W. Baird & Co.

Ross Sinclair & Associates LLC

Royal Alliance Associates

RSBCO

S I I Investments, Inc.

SagePoint Financial, Inc.

Salomon Smith Barney

Sanders Morris Harris

SCF Securities, Inc.

Securian Financial Services, Inc.

Securities America, Inc.

Security Benefit Life

Security Distributors, Inc.

Security Financial Resources, Inc.

Sentra Securities

Signator Investors, Inc.

Silverton Capital, Corp.

Simmons First Investment Group, Inc.

Smith Barney Inc.

Smith Hayes Financial Services

Southwest Securities

Sovereign Bank

Spelman & Company

Standard Insurance Company

State Farm

State Street Bank & Trust Company

Sterne Agee Financial Services, Inc.

Stifel Nicolaus & Company

Summit

Sun Life

SunAmerica Securities, Inc.

SunGard

SWS Financial Services, Inc.

Symetra Investment Services Inc.

T Rowe Price

TD Ameritrade

Teacher Insurance and Annuity Association of America

TFS Securities, Inc.

The (Wilson) William Financial Group

The Bank of New York

The Huntington Investment Company

The Retirement Plan Company LLC

The Vanguard Group

Transamerica

Trautmann Maher & Associates, Inc.

Treasury Strategies

 

 

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Triad Advisors Inc

Trust Management Network, LLC

U.S. Bancorp

UBS Financial Services Inc.

UMB Financial Services, Inc.

Unified Fund Services, Inc.

Union Bank

United Planners Financial

United States Life Insurance Company

UPromise Investment Advisors LLC

UBS Financial Services, Inc.

USI Securities, Inc.

UVEST

V S R Financial Services, Inc.

VALIC

Vanguard Marketing Corp.

Vining Sparks IBG, LP

VLP Corporate Services LLC

VOYA

VRSCO – American General Distributors

Wachovia

Waddell & Reed, Inc.

Wadsworth Investment Co., Inc.

Wall Street Financial Group, Inc.

Waterstone Financial Group, Inc.

Wells Fargo

Wilmington Trust Retirement and Institutional Services Company

Woodbury Financial Services, Inc.

Xerox HR Solutions LLC

Zions Bank

Zurich American Life Insurance Company

 

 

Purchases of Class B Shares

New or additional investments in Class B shares are no longer permitted; but investors may pay a CDSC if they redeem their shares within a specified number of years after purchase. See the Prospectus for additional information regarding CSDC’s.

Purchases of Class C Shares

Class C shares are sold at net asset value, and are not subject to an initial sales charge. Investors in Class C shares may pay a CDSC if they redeem their shares within the first year after purchase (no CDSC applies to Class C shares of Invesco Short Term Bond Fund unless you exchange shares of another Invesco Fund that are subject to a CDSC into Invesco Short Term Bond Fund). See the prospectus for additional information regarding this CDSC. Invesco Distributors may pay sales commissions to dealers and institutions who sell Class C shares of the Invesco Funds (except for Class C shares of Invesco Short Term Bond Fund) at the time of such sales. Payments with respect to Invesco Funds other than Invesco Floating Rate Fund will equal 1.00% of the purchase price and will consist of a sales commission of 0.75% plus an advance of the first year service fee of 0.25%. Payments with respect to Invesco Floating Rate Fund will equal 0.75% of the purchase price and will consist of a sales commission of 0.50% plus an advance of the first year service fee of 0.25%. These commissions are not paid on sales to investors exempt from the CDSC, including shareholders of record of AIM Advisor Funds, Inc. on April 30, 1995, who purchase additional shares in any of the Invesco Funds on or after May 1, 1995, and in circumstances where Invesco Distributors grants an exemption on particular transactions.

Payments with Regard to Converted Class K Shares

For Class A shares acquired by a former Class K shareholder (i) as a result of a fund merger; or (ii) as a result of the conversion of Class K shares into Class A shares on October 21, 2005, Invesco Distributors will pay financial intermediaries 0.45% on such Class A shares as follows: (i) 0.25% from the Class A shares’ Rule 12b-1 plan fees; and (ii) 0.20% from Invesco Distributors’ own resources provided that, on an annualized basis for 2005 as of October 21, 2005, the 0.20% exceeds $2,000 per year.

Purchase and Redemption of Class P Shares

Certain former investors in the AIM Summit Plans I and II may acquire Class P shares at net asset value. Please see Invesco Summit Fund’s prospectus for details.

Purchases of Class R Shares

Class R shares are sold at net asset value, and are not subject to an initial sales charge. For purchases of Class R shares of Category I, II or IV Funds, Invesco Distributors may make the following payments to dealers of record provided that the applicable dealer of record is able to establish that the purchase of Class R shares is a new investment or a rollover from an Employer Sponsored Retirement and Benefit Plan in which an Invesco Fund was offered as an investment option.

Percent of Cumulative Purchases

0.75% of the first $5 million

plus 0.50% of amounts in excess of $5 million

 

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With regard to any individual purchase of Class R shares, Invesco Distributors may make payment to the dealer of record based on the cumulative total of purchases made by the same plan over the life of the plan’s account(s).

Purchases of Class S Shares

Class S shares are limited to investors who purchase shares with the proceeds received from a systematic contractual investment plan redemption within the 12-months prior to purchasing Class S shares, and who purchase through an approved financial intermediary that has an agreement with the distributor to sell Class S shares. Class S shares are not otherwise sold to members of the general public. An investor purchasing Class S shares will not pay an initial sales charge. The investor will no longer be eligible to purchase additional Class S shares at that point where the value of the contributions to the prior systematic contractual investment plan combined with the subsequent Class S share contributions equals the face amount of what would have been the investor’s systematic contractual investment plan under the 30-year investment option. The face amount of a systematic contractual investment plan is the combined total of all scheduled monthly investments under that plan. For a plan with a scheduled monthly investment of $100.00, the face amount would have been $36,000.00 under the 30-year extended investment option. Class S shares have a 12b-1 fee of 0.15%.

Purchases of Class Y Shares

Class Y shares are sold at net asset value, and are not subject to an initial sales charge or to a CDSC. Please refer to the prospectus for more information.

Purchases of Investor Class Shares

Investor Class shares are sold at net asset value, and are not subject to an initial sales charge or to a CDSC. Invesco Distributors may pay dealers and institutions an annual service fee of 0.25% of average daily net assets and such payments will commence immediately. The Investor Class is closed to new investors.

Purchases of Class R5 and R6 Shares

Class R5 and R6 shares are sold at net asset value, and are not subject to an initial sales charge or to a CDSC. Please refer to the Class R5 and R6 prospectus for more information.

Exchanges

Terms and Conditions of Exchanges. Normally, shares of an Invesco Fund to be acquired by exchange are purchased at their net asset value or applicable offering price, as the case may be, determined on the date that such request is received, but under unusual market conditions such purchases may be delayed for up to five business days if it is determined that a Fund would be materially disadvantaged by an immediate transfer of the proceeds of the exchange. If a shareholder is exchanging into a Fund paying daily dividends, and the release of the exchange proceeds is delayed for the foregoing five-day period, such shareholder will not begin to accrue dividends until the sixth business day after the exchange.

Redemptions

General. Shares of the Invesco Funds may be redeemed directly through Invesco Distributors or through any dealer who has entered into an agreement with Invesco Distributors. In addition to the Funds’ obligation to redeem shares, Invesco Distributors may also repurchase shares as an accommodation to shareholders. To effect a repurchase, those dealers who have executed Selected Dealer Agreements with Invesco Distributors must phone orders to the order desk of the Funds at (800) 959-4246 and guarantee delivery of all required documents in good order. A repurchase is effected at the net asset value per share of the applicable Fund next determined after the repurchase order is received in good order. Such an arrangement is subject to timely receipt by the Transfer Agent, of all required documents in good order. If such documents are not received within a reasonable time after the order is placed, the order is subject to cancellation. While there is no charge imposed by a Fund or by Invesco Distributors (other than any applicable CDSC) when shares are redeemed or repurchased, dealers may charge a fair service fee for handling the transaction.

Systematic Redemption Plan. A Systematic Redemption Plan permits a shareholder of an Invesco Fund to withdraw on a regular basis at least $50 per withdrawal. At the time the withdrawal plan is established, the total account value must be $5,000 or more. Under a Systematic Redemption Plan, all shares are to be held by the Transfer Agent. To provide funds for payments made under the Systematic Redemption Plan, the Transfer Agent redeems sufficient full and fractional shares at their net asset value in effect at the time of each such redemption.

 

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Payments under a Systematic Redemption Plan constitute taxable events. Because such payments are funded by the redemption of shares, they may result in a return of capital and in capital gains or losses, rather than in ordinary income. Also because sales charges are imposed on additional purchases of Class A shares, it is disadvantageous to effect such purchases while a Systematic Redemption Plan is in effect.

Each Invesco Fund bears its share of the cost of operating the Systematic Redemption Plan.

Contingent Deferred Sales Charges Imposed upon Redemption of Shares

A CDSC may be imposed upon the redemption of Large Purchases of Class A shares of Category I, II, and IV Funds, upon the redemption of Class B shares or Class C shares (no CDSC applies to Class C shares of Invesco Short Term Bond Fund unless you exchange shares of another Invesco Fund that are subject to a CDSC into or Invesco Short Term Bond Fund). (In addition, no CDSC applies to Class A2 shares.) See the prospectus for additional information regarding CDSCs.

Contingent Deferred Sales Charge Exceptions for Large Purchases of Class A Shares. An investor who has made a Large Purchase of Class A shares of a Category I, II, or IV Fund, will not be subject to a CDSC upon the redemption of those shares in the following situations:

 

    Redemptions of shares held by an Employer Sponsored Retirement and Benefit Plan or SIMPLE IRA Plan in cases where (i) the plan has remained invested in Class A shares of a Fund for at least 12 months, or (ii) the redemption is not a complete redemption of all Class A shares held by the plan;

 

    Redemptions of shares by the investor where the investor’s financial intermediary has elected to waive the amounts otherwise payable to it by Invesco Distributors and notifies Invesco Distributors prior to the time of investment;

 

    Minimum required distributions made in connection with a Retirement and Benefit Plan following attainment of age 70  1 2 , or older, and only with respect to that portion of such distribution that does not exceed 12% annually of the participant’s beneficiary account value in a particular Fund;

 

    Redemptions following the death or post-purchase disability of a registered shareholder or beneficial owner of an account. Subsequent purchases into such account are not eligible for the CDSC waiver; and

 

    Amounts from a monthly, quarterly or annual Systematic Redemption Plan of up to an annual amount of 12% of the account value on a per fund basis, provided; the investor reinvests his dividends.

Contingent Deferred Sales Charge Exceptions for Class B and C Shares. CDSCs will not apply to the following redemptions of Class B or Class C shares, as applicable:

 

    Redemptions following the death or post-purchase disability of a registered shareholder or beneficial owner of an account. Subsequent purchases into such account are not eligible for the CDSC waiver;

 

    Distributions from Retirement and Benefit Plans where redemptions result from (i) required minimum distributions to plan participants or beneficiaries who are age 70  1 2 or older, and only with respect to that portion of such distributions that does not exceed 12% annually of the participant’s or beneficiary’s account value in a particular Fund; (ii) in kind transfers of assets where the participant or beneficiary notifies the distributor of the transfer no later than the time the transfer occurs; (iii) tax-free rollovers or transfers of assets to another Retirement and Benefit Plan invested in Class B or Class C shares of one or more of the Funds; (iv) tax-free returns of excess contributions or returns of excess deferral amounts; and (v) distributions on the death or disability (as defined in the Code) of the participant or beneficiary;

 

    Amounts from a monthly or quarterly Systematic Redemption Plan of up to an annual amount of 12% of the account value on a per fund basis provided the investor reinvests his dividends;

 

    Liquidation initiated by the Fund when the account value falls below the minimum required account size of $500; and

 

    Investment account(s) of Invesco and its affiliates.

 

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In addition to the foregoing, CDSCs will not apply to the following redemptions of Class C shares:

 

    Redemption of shares held by Employer Sponsored Retirement and Benefit Plans or Employer Sponsored IRAs in cases where (i) the plan has remained invested in Class C shares of a Fund for at least 12 months, or (ii) the redemption is not a complete redemption of all Class C shares held by the plan; or

 

    A total or partial redemption of shares where the investor’s financial intermediary has elected to waive amounts otherwise payable to it by Invesco Distributors and notifies Invesco Distributors prior to the time of investment.

It is possible that a financial intermediary may not be able to offer one or more of the waiver categories described in this section. If this situation occurs, it is possible that the investor would need to invest directly through Invesco Distributors in order to take advantage of these waivers. Investors should ask their financial intermediary whether they offer the above CDSCs. The Funds may terminate or amend the terms of these CDSCs at any time.

General Information Regarding Purchases, Exchanges and Redemptions

Good Order. Purchase, exchange and redemption orders must be received in good order in accordance with the Transfer Agent’s policies and procedures and U.S. regulations. The Transfer Agent reserves the right to refuse transactions. Transactions not in good order will not be processed and once brought into good order, will receive the current price. To be in good order, an investor or financial intermediary must supply the Transfer Agent with all required information and documentation, including signature guarantees when required. In addition, if a purchase of shares is made by check, the check must be received in good order. This means that the check must be properly completed and signed, and legible to the Transfer Agent in its sole discretion. If a check used to purchase shares does not clear, or if any investment order must be canceled due to nonpayment, the investor will be responsible for any resulting loss.

Authorized Agents. The Transfer Agent and Invesco Distributors may authorize agents to accept purchase and redemption orders that are in good order on behalf of the Invesco Funds. In certain cases, these authorized agents are authorized to designate other intermediaries to accept purchase and redemption orders on a Fund’s behalf. The Fund will be deemed to have received the purchase or redemption order when the Fund’s authorized agent or its designee accepts the order. The order will be priced at the net asset value next determined after the order is accepted by the Fund’s authorized agent or its designee.

Signature Guarantees. In addition to those circumstances listed in the “Shareholder Information” section of each Fund’s prospectus, signature guarantees are required in the following situations: (1) requests to transfer the registration of shares to another owner; (2) telephone exchange and telephone redemption authorization forms; (3) changes in previously designated wiring or electronic funds transfer instructions; (4) written redemptions or exchanges of shares held in certificate form previously reported to Invesco as lost, whether or not the redemption amount is under $250,000 or the proceeds are to be sent to the address of record; and (5) requests to redeem accounts where the proceeds are over $250,000 or the proceeds are to be sent to an address or a bank other than the address or bank of record. Invesco Funds may waive or modify any signature guarantee requirements at any time.

Acceptable guarantors include banks, broker-dealers, credit unions, national securities exchanges, savings associations and any other organization, provided that such institution or organization qualifies as an “eligible guarantor institution” as that term is defined in rules adopted by the SEC, and further provided that such guarantor institution is listed in one of the reference guides contained in the Transfer Agent’s current Signature Guarantee Standards and Procedures, such as certain domestic banks, credit unions, securities dealers, or securities exchanges. Notary public signatures are not an acceptable replacement for a signature guarantee. The Transfer Agent will also accept signatures with either: (1) a signature guaranteed with a medallion stamp of the STAMP Program, or (2) a signature guaranteed with a medallion stamp of the NYSE Medallion Signature Program, provided that in either event, the amount of the total transaction involved does not exceed the surety coverage amount indicated on the medallion. For information regarding whether a particular institution or organization qualifies as an “eligible guarantor institution” and to determine how to fulfill a signature guarantee requirement, an investor should contact the Client Services Department of the Transfer Agent.

Transactions by Telephone. By signing an account application form, an investor agrees that the Transfer Agent may surrender for redemption any and all shares held by the Transfer Agent in the designated account(s), or in any other account with any of the Invesco Funds, present or future, which has the identical registration as the designated account(s). The Transfer Agent and Invesco Distributors are thereby authorized and directed to accept and act upon any telephone redemptions of shares held in any of the account(s) listed, from any person who requests the redemption proceeds to be applied to purchase shares in any one or more of the Invesco Funds, provided that such Fund is available for sale and provided that the registration and mailing address of the shares to be purchased are identical to the

 

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registration of the shares being redeemed. An investor acknowledges by signing the form that he understands and agrees that the Transfer Agent and Invesco Distributors may not be liable for any loss, expense or cost arising out of any telephone exchange requests effected in accordance with the authorization set forth in these instructions if they reasonably believe such request to be genuine. Procedures for verification of telephone transactions may include recordings of telephone transactions (maintained for six months), requests for confirmation of the shareholder’s Social Security Number and current address, and mailings of confirmations promptly after the transactions. The Transfer Agent reserves the right to modify or terminate the telephone exchange privilege at any time without notice. An investor may elect not to have this privilege by marking the appropriate box on the application. Then any exchanges must be effected in writing by the investor.

Internet Transactions. An investor may effect transactions in his account through the Internet by establishing a Personal Identification Number (PIN). By establishing a PIN the investor acknowledges and agrees that neither the Transfer Agent nor Invesco Distributors will be liable for any loss, expense or cost arising out of any Internet transaction effected by them in accordance with any instructions submitted by a user who transmits the PIN as authentication of his or her identity. Procedures for verification of Internet transactions include requests for confirmation of the shareholder’s PIN and mailing of confirmations promptly after the transactions. The investor also acknowledges that the ability to effect Internet transactions may be terminated at any time by the Invesco Funds. Policies for processing transactions via the Internet may differ from policies for transactions via telephone due to system settings.

Abandoned Property. It is the responsibility of the investor to ensure that the Transfer Agent maintains a correct address for his account(s). An incorrect address may cause an investor’s account statements and other mailings to be returned to the Transfer Agent. Upon receiving returned mail, the Transfer Agent will attempt to locate the investor or rightful owner of the account. If the Transfer Agent is unable to locate the investor, then it will determine whether the investor’s account has legally been abandoned. The Transfer Agent is legally obligated to escheat (or transfer) abandoned property to the appropriate state’s unclaimed property administrator in accordance with statutory requirements. The investor’s last known address of record determines which state has jurisdiction.

Retirement and Benefit Plans Sponsored by Invesco Distributors. Invesco Distributors acts as the prototype sponsor for certain types of Retirement and Benefit Plan documents. These Retirement and Benefit Plan documents are generally available to anyone wishing to invest Retirement and Benefit Plan assets in the Funds. These documents are provided subject to terms, conditions and fees that vary by plan type. Contact your financial intermediary for details.

Miscellaneous Fees. In certain circumstances, the intermediary maintaining the shareholder account through which your Fund shares are held may assess various fees related to the maintenance of that account, such as:

 

    an annual custodial fee on accounts where Invesco Distributors acts as the prototype sponsor;

 

    expedited mailing fees in response to overnight redemption requests; and

 

    copying and mailing charges in response to requests for duplicate statements.

Please consult with your intermediary for further details concerning any applicable fees.

Offering Price

The following formula may be used to determine the public offering price per Class A share of an investor’s investment:

Net Asset Value / (1 – Sales Charge as % of Offering Price) = Offering Price. For example, at the close of business on February 27, 2015, Invesco Global Real Estate Fund – Class A shares had a net asset value per share of $13.51. The offering price, assuming an initial sales charge of 5.50%, therefore was $14.30.

Class R5 and R6 shares of the Invesco Funds are offered at net asset value.

Calculation of Net Asset Value

Each Invesco Fund determines its net asset value per share once daily as of the close of the customary trading session of the NYSE on each business day of the Invesco Fund. In the event the NYSE closes early on a particular day, each Invesco Fund determines its net asset value per share as of the close of the NYSE on such day. The Invesco Funds determine net asset value per share by dividing the value of an Invesco Fund’s securities, cash and other assets (including interest accrued but not collected) attributable to a particular class, less all its liabilities (including accrued

 

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expenses and dividends payable) attributable to that class, by the total number of shares outstanding of that class. Determination of an Invesco Fund’s net asset value per share is made in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Generally, the portfolio securities for non-money market funds are recorded in the NAV no later than trade date plus one, except on fiscal quarter ends, such securities are recorded on trade date. For money market funds, portfolio securities are recorded in the NAV on trade date. Under normal circumstances, market valuation and fair valuation, as described below, are not used to determine share price for money market funds because shares of money market funds are valued at amortized cost.

With respect to non-money market funds, the net asset value for shareholder transactions may be different than the net asset value reported in the Invesco Fund’s financial statement due to adjustments required by generally accepted accounting principles made to the net asset value of the Invesco Fund at period end.

Futures contracts may be valued at the final settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Listed options are valued at the mean between the last bid and ask prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options not listed on an exchange are valued by an independent source at the mean between the last bid and ask prices. A security listed or traded on an exchange (excluding convertible bonds) held by an Invesco Fund is valued at its last sales price or official closing price on the exchange where the security is principally traded or, lacking any sales or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid price on that day. Each equity security traded in the over-the-counter market is valued on the basis of prices furnished by independent pricing services vendors or market makers. Debt securities (including convertible bonds) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing vendor. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing vendor may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to special securities, dividend rate, yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, individual trading characteristics and other market data. Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources and are valued at the last bid price in the case of equity securities and Corporate Loans and in the case of debt obligations (excluding Corporate Loans), the mean between the last bid and ask prices. Senior secured floating rate loans and senior secured floating rate debt securities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may reflect appropriate factors such as ratings, tranche type, industry, company performance, spread, individual trading characteristics, institution-size trading in similar groups of securities and other market data. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end of day net asset value per share.

Generally, trading in corporate bonds, U.S. Government securities and money market instruments is substantially completed each day prior to the close of the customary trading session of the NYSE. The values of such securities used in computing the net asset value of an Invesco Fund’s shares are determined at such times. Occasionally, events affecting the values of such securities may occur between the times at which such values are determined and the close of the customary trading session of the NYSE. If the Adviser believes a development/event has actually caused a closing price to no longer reflect current market value, the closing price may be adjusted to reflect the fair value of the affected security as of the close of the NYSE as determined in good faith using procedures approved by the Board.

Foreign securities are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using exchange rates as of the close of the NYSE. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, events occur that are significant and may make the closing price unreliable, the Invesco Fund may fair value the security. If an issuer specific event has occurred that the Adviser determines, in its judgment, is likely to have affected the closing price of a foreign security, it will price the security at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board. Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process from a pricing vendor to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current market value as of the close of the NYSE. For foreign securities where the Adviser believes, at the approved degree of certainty, that the price is not reflective of current market value, the Adviser will use the indication of fair value from the pricing vendor to determine the fair value of the security. The pricing vendor, pricing methodology or degree of certainty may change from time to time. Multiple factors may be considered by the pricing vendor in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts, domestic and foreign index futures, and exchange-traded funds.

Invesco Fund securities primarily traded in foreign markets may be traded in such markets on days that are not business days of the Invesco Fund. Because the net asset value per share of each Invesco Fund is determined only on business days of the Invesco Fund, the value of the portfolio securities of an Invesco Fund that invests in foreign securities may change on days when an investor cannot exchange or redeem shares of the Invesco Fund.

 

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Securities for which market quotations are not available or are unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/ask quotes of brokers and information providers and other market data may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security’s fair value.

Redemptions in Kind

Although the Invesco Funds generally intend to pay redemption proceeds solely in cash, the Invesco Funds reserve the right to determine, in their sole discretion, whether to satisfy redemption requests by making payment in securities or other property (known as a redemption in kind). For instance, an Invesco Fund may make a redemption in kind if a cash redemption would disrupt its operations or performance. Securities that will be delivered as payment in redemptions in kind will be valued using the same methodologies that the Invesco Fund typically utilizes in valuing such securities. Shareholders receiving such securities are likely to incur transaction and brokerage costs on their subsequent sales of such securities, and the securities may increase or decrease in value until the shareholder sells them. The Trust, on behalf of the Invesco Funds, made an election under Rule 18f-1 under the 1940 Act (a Rule 18f-1 Election) and therefore, the Trust, on behalf of an Invesco Fund, is obligated to redeem for cash all shares presented to such Invesco Fund for redemption by any one shareholder in an amount up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of that Invesco Fund’s net assets in any 90-day period. The Rule 18f-1 Election is irrevocable while Rule 18f-1 under the 1940 Act is in effect unless the SEC by order permits withdrawal of such Rule 18f-1 Election.

Backup Withholding

Accounts submitted without a correct, certified taxpayer identification number (TIN) or, alternatively, a correctly completed and currently effective IRS Form W-8 (for non-resident aliens) or Form W-9 (for U.S. persons including resident aliens) accompanying the registration information generally will be subject to backup withholding.

Each Invesco Fund, and other payers, generally must withhold 28% of reportable dividends (whether paid in cash or reinvested in additional Invesco Fund shares), including exempt-interest dividends, in the case of any shareholder who fails to provide the Invesco Funds with a TIN and a certification that he is not subject to backup withholding.

An investor is subject to backup withholding if:

 

  1. the investor fails to furnish a correct TIN to the Invesco Fund;

 

  2. the IRS notifies the Invesco Fund that the investor furnished an incorrect TIN;

 

  3. the investor or the Invesco Fund is notified by the IRS that the investor is subject to backup withholding because the investor failed to report all of the interest and dividends on such investor’s tax return (for reportable interest and dividends only);

 

  4. the investor fails to certify to the Invesco Fund that the investor is not subject to backup withholding under (3) above (for reportable interest and dividend accounts opened after 1983 only); or

 

  5. the investor does not certify his TIN. This applies only to non-exempt mutual fund accounts opened after 1983.

Interest and dividend payments are subject to backup withholding in all five situations discussed above. Redemption proceeds are subject to backup withholding only if (1), (2) or (5) above applies.

Certain payees and payments are exempt from backup withholding and information reporting. Invesco or the Transfer Agent will not provide Form 1099 to those payees.

Investors should contact the IRS if they have any questions concerning withholding.

IRS Penalties. Investors who do not supply the Invesco Funds with a correct TIN will be subject to a $50 penalty imposed by the IRS unless such failure is due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect. If an investor falsifies information on this form or makes any other false statement resulting in no backup withholding on an account which should be subject to backup withholding, such investor may be subject to a $500 penalty imposed by the IRS and to certain criminal penalties including fines and/or imprisonment.

 

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Nonresident Aliens. Nonresident alien individuals and foreign entities with a valid Form W-8 are not subject to the backup withholding previously discussed. The Form W-8 generally remains in effect for a period starting on the date the Form is signed and ending on the last day of the third succeeding calendar year. Such shareholders may, however, be subject to federal income tax withholding at a 30% rate on ordinary income dividends and other distributions. Under applicable treaty law, residents of treaty countries may qualify for a reduced rate of withholding or a withholding exemption. Nonresident alien individuals and some foreign entities failing to provide a valid Form W-8 may be subject to backup withholding and Form 1099 reporting.

 

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APPENDIX M

TOTAL SALES CHARGES

The following chart reflects the total sales charges paid in connection with the sale of Class A shares of the Fund and the amount retained by Invesco Distributors for the fiscal years ended February 28, 2015, February 28, 2014 and February 28, 2013:

 

     February 28, 2015      February 28, 2014      February 29, 2013  
     Sales
Charge
     Amount
Retained
     Sales
Charge
     Amount
Retained
     Sales
Charge
     Amount
Retained
 

Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund

   $ 45,435       $ 10,241       $ 22,216       $ 3,151       $ 51,993       $ 9,293   

The following chart reflects the contingent deferred sales charges paid by the Fund’s Class A shareholders and retained by Invesco Distributors for the fiscal years ended February 28, 2015, February 28, 2014 and February 28, 2013:

 

     February 28, 2015      February 28, 2014      February 29, 2013  

Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund

   $ 628       $ 350       $ 22,432   

 

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APPENDIX N

AMOUNTS PAID TO INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC. PURSUANT TO DISTRIBUTION PLANS

A list of amounts paid by each class of shares to Invesco Distributors pursuant to the Plans for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2015 were as follows:

 

Fund

   Class A
Shares
     Class A2
Shares
 

Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund

   $ 12,636    $ 7,435

 

* Net of 12b-1 waiver

 

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APPENDIX O

ALLOCATION OF ACTUAL FEES PAID PURSUANT TO DISTRIBUTION PLANS

An estimate by category of the allocation of actual fees paid by Class A Shares of the Fund during the fiscal year ended February 28, 2015 follows:

 

     Invesco Short
Duration Inflation
Protected Fund
 

Advertising

   $ 0   

Printing & Mailing

     0   

Seminars

     0   

Underwriters Compensation

     0   

Dealers Compensation

     12,636   

Personnel

     0   

Travel Relating to Marketing

     0   

Annual Report Total

   $ 12,636   

 

* There are no amounts for Invesco Money Market Fund due to waivers.

An estimate by category of the allocation of actual fees paid by Class A2 shares of the Fund during the year ended February 28, 2015 follows:

 

     Invesco Short
Duration Inflation
Protected Fund
 

Advertising

   $ 0   

Printing & Mailing

     0   

Seminars

     0   

Underwriters Compensation

     0   

Dealers Compensation

     7,435   

Personnel

     0   

Travel Relating to Marketing

     0   

Annual Report Total

   $ 7,435   

 

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PART C

OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 28.         Exhibits
a  (1)           -    (a) Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust of Registrant, dated September 14, 2005. ( 12)
     -    (b) Amendment No. 1, dated May 24, 2006, to Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust of Registrant. (13)
     -    (c) Amendment No. 2, dated July 5, 2006, to Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust of Registrant. (13)
     -    (d) Amendment No. 3, dated July 12, 2006, to Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust of Registrant. (13)
     -    (e) Amendment No. 4, dated April 30, 2008, to Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust of Registrant. (17)
     -    (f) Amendment No. 5, dated May 1, 2008, to Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust of Registrant. (17)
     -    (g) Amendment No. 6, dated June 19, 2008, to Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust of Registrant. (17)
     -    (h) Amendment No. 7, dated October 28, 2009, to Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust of Registrant. (19)
     -    (i) Amendment No. 8, dated November 12, 2009, to Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust of Registrant. (20)
     -    (j) Amendment No. 9, dated December 3, 2009, to Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust of Registrant. (21)
     -    (k) Amendment No. 10, dated February 12, 2010, to Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust of Registrant. (24)
     -    (l) Amendment No. 11, dated April 30, 2010, to Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust of Registrant. (25)
     -    (m) Amendment No. 12, dated June 15, 2010, to Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust of Registrant. (27)
     -    (n) Amendment No. 13, dated October 14, 2010, to Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust of Registrant. (27)
     -    (o) Amendment No. 14, dated April 1, 2011, to Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust of Registrant. (30)
     -    (p) Amendment No. 15, dated December 1, 2011, to Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust of Registrant. (32)
     -    (q) Amendment No. 16, dated September 24, 2012 to Amended and Restated

 

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             Agreement and Declaration of Trust of Registrant. (33)
     -   

(r) Amendment No. 17, dated July 15, 2013, to Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust of

Registrant. (35)

     -    (s) Amendment No. 18, dated September 18, 2015, to Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust of Registrant. (37)
b  (1)      -    (a) Amended and Restated Bylaws of Registrant, adopted effective September 14, 2005. (12)
     -    (b) Amendment No. 1, dated August 1, 2006, to Amended and Restated Bylaws of Registrant. (13)
     -    (c) Amendment No. 2, dated March 23, 2007, to Amended and Restated Bylaws of Registrant. (15)
     -    (d) Amendment No. 3, dated January 1, 2008, to Amended and Restated Bylaws of Registrant. (16)
     -    (e) Amendment No. 4, dated April 30, 2010, to Amended and Restated Bylaws of Registrant. (25)
c      -    Articles II, VI, VII, VIII and IX of the Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust, as amended, and Articles IV, V and VI of the Amended and Restated Bylaws, as amended, define rights of holders of shares.
d  (1)      -    (a) Master Investment Advisory Agreement, dated June 1, 2000, between Registrant and A I M Advisors, Inc. (2)
     -    (b) Amendment No. 1, dated December 28, 2001, to the Master Investment Advisory Agreement. (3)
     -    (c) Amendment No. 2, dated August 29, 2002, to the Master Investment Advisory Agreement. (5)
     -    (d) Amendment No. 3, dated June 23, 2003, to the Master Investment Advisory Agreement. (5)
     -    (e) Amendment No. 4, dated October 29, 2003, to the Master Investment Advisory Agreement. (8)
     -    (f) Amendment No. 5, dated July 1, 2004, to the Master Investment Advisory Agreement. (10)
     -    (g) Amendment No. 6, dated April 29, 2005, to the Master Investment Advisory Agreement. (11)
     -    (h) Amendment No. 7, dated July 1, 2007, to the Master Investment Advisory Agreement. (15)
     -    (i) Amendment No. 8, dated April 30, 2008, to the Master Investment Advisory Agreement. (17)
     -    (j) Amendment No. 9, dated March 4, 2009, to the Master Investment Advisory

 

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             Agreement. (19)
     -    (k) Amendment No. 10, dated January 1, 2010, to the Master Investment Advisory Agreement. (22)
     -    (l) Amendment No. 11, dated February 12, 2010, to the Master Investment Advisory Agreement. (24)
     -    (m) Amendment No. 12, dated April 30, 2010, to the Master Investment Advisory Agreement. (25)
     -    (n) Amendment No. 13, dated June 6, 2011, to the Master Investment Advisory Agreement. (31)
     -    (o) Amendment No. 14, dated September 24, 2012, to the Master Investment Advisory Agreement. (34)
     -    (p) Amendment No. 15, dated July 15, 2013, to the Master Investment Advisory Agreement. (35)
     -    (q) Form of Amendment No. 16, dated December 31, 2015, to the Master Investment Advisory Agreement. (37)
    (2)      -    (a) Master Intergroup Sub-Advisory Contract for Mutual Funds, dated May 1, 2008, between Invesco Aim Advisors, Inc. on behalf of Registrant, and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland, GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Ltd., Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Australia Limited, Invesco Global Asset Management (N.A.), Inc., Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc., Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and AIM Funds Management, Inc. (17)
     -    (b) Amendment No. 1, dated January 1, 2010, to Master Intergroup Sub-Advisory Contract for Mutual Funds, dated May 1, 2008 between Invesco Advisers, Inc., successor by merger to Invesco Aim Advisors, Inc., on behalf of Registrant, and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Ltd., Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Australia Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Trimark Ltd. (22)
     -    (c) Amendment No. 2, dated February 12, 2010, to Master Intergroup Sub-Advisory Contract for Mutual Funds, dated May 1, 2008 between Invesco Advisers, Inc., on behalf of Registrant, and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Ltd., Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Australia Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Trimark Ltd. (24)
     -    (d) Amendment No. 3, dated April 30, 2010, to Master Intergroup Sub-Advisory Contract for Mutual Funds, dated May 1, 2008 between Invesco Advisers, Inc., on behalf of Registrant, and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Ltd., Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Australia Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Trimark Ltd. (25)
     -    (e) Amendment No. 4, dated December 1, 2011, to Master Intergroup Sub-Advisory Contract for Mutual Funds, dated May 1, 2008 between Invesco Advisers, Inc., on behalf of Registrant, and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Ltd., Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Ltd., Invesco

 

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            Australia Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. (previously known as Invesco Trimark Ltd.) (32)
     -   (f) Amendment No. 5, dated September 24, 2012, to Master Intergroup Sub-Advisory Contract for Mutual Funds, dated May 1, 2008 between Invesco Advisers, Inc., on behalf of Registrant, and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Ltd., Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Ltd., Invesco Australia Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. (34)
       (g) Amendment No. 6 dated July 15, 2013, to Master Intergroup Sub-Advisory Contract for Mutual Funds, dated May 1, 2008 between Invesco Advisers, Inc., on behalf of Registrant and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Ltd., Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Ltd., Invesco Australia Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. (36)
       (h) Termination Agreement dated January 16, 2015, between Invesco Advisers, Inc., and Invesco Australia Limited. (36)
     -   (i) Form of Amendment No. 7, dated December     , 2015, to Master Intergroup Sub-Advisory Contract for Mutual Funds, dated May 1, 2008 between Invesco Advisers, Inc., on behalf of Registrant, and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Ltd., Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Ltd., Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd.  (37)
e  (1)      -   (a) Master Distribution Agreement, dated July 1, 2014, by and between Registrant and Invesco Distributors, Inc. (36)
     -   (b) Amendment No. 1, dated October 14, 2014, to the Master Distribution Agreement. (36)
     -   (c) Amendment No. 2, dated January 30, 2015, to the Master Distribution Agreement. (36)
     -   (d) Amendment No. 3, dated April 30, 2015, to the Master Distribution Agreement. (36)
     -   (e) Amendment No. 4, dated June 15, 2015, to the Master Distribution Agreement. (36)
     -   (f) Amendment No. 5, dated September 30, 2015, to the Master Distribution Agreement. (37)
    (2)      -   Form of Selected Dealer Agreement between Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc. and selected dealers. (19)
    (3)      -   Form of Bank Selling Group Agreement between Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc. and banks. (19)
f  (1)      -   Form of Invesco Funds Retirement Plan for Eligible Directors/Trustees, as approved by the Board of Directors/Trustees on December 31, 2013. (35)
    (2)      -   Form of Invesco Funds Trustee Deferred Compensation Agreement, as approved by the Board of Directors/Trustees on December 31, 2011. (36)

 

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g  (1)           -    (a) Second Amended and Restated Custody Agreement, dated June 16, 1987, between Short-Term Investments Co. (on behalf of its Limited Maturity Treasury Portfolio) and The Bank of New York. (1)
     -    (b) Amendment, dated May 17, 1993, to Second Amended and Restated Custody Agreement, dated June 16, 1987, between Short-Term Investments Co. (on behalf of its Limited Maturity Treasury Portfolio) and The Bank of New York. (1)
     -    (c) Assignment and Acceptance of Assignment of Custody Agreement, dated October 15, 1993, between Registrant (on behalf of its Limited Maturity Treasury Portfolio) and Short-Term Investments Co. (on behalf of its Limited Maturity Treasury Portfolio). (1)
     -    (d) Letter Agreement, dated June 1, 2000, between Registrant (on behalf of its AIM Municipal Bond Fund) and The Bank of New York. (2)
     -    (e) Letter Agreement, dated August 30, 2000, between Registrant (on behalf of its AIM Money Market Fund) and The Bank of New York. (2)
     -    (f) Amendment No. 2, dated May 31, 2005, to the Second Amended and Restated Custody Agreement between Registrant and the Bank of New York. (15)
     -    (g) Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., dated June 20, 2005, between Registrant, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Bank of New York and AIM Investment Services, Inc. (12)
    (2)      -    Master Custodian Contract, dated June 1, 2010, between Registrant (on behalf of Invesco Core Bond Fund, Invesco Dynamics Fund, Invesco Global Real Estate Fund, Invesco High Yield Fund, Invesco Income Fund, Invesco Real Estate Fund, Invesco Short Term Bond Fund, Invesco U.S. Government Fund, Invesco High Yield Securities Fund, Invesco Van Kampen Core Plus Fixed Income Fund, Invesco Van Kampen Corporate Bond Fund, Invesco Van Kampen Government Securities Fund, Invesco Van Kampen High Yield Fund and Invesco Van Kampen Limited Duration Fund) and State Street Bank and Trust Company. (26)
    (3)      -    Foreign Assets Delegation Agreement, dated November 6, 2006, between A I M Advisors, Inc. and Registrant. (15)
h  (1)      -    (a) Fourth Amended and Restated Transfer Agency and Service Agreement, dated July 30, 2010, between Registrant and Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (28)
     -    (b) Amendment No. 1, dated March 16, 2011, to the Fourth Amended and Restated Transfer Agency and Service Agreement, dated July 30, 2010, between Registrant and Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (30)
     -    (c) Amendment No. 2, dated July 1, 2011, to the Fourth Amended and Restated Transfer Agency and Service Agreement, dated July 30, 2010, between Registrant and Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (32)
     -    (d) Amendment No. 3, dated September 24, 2012, to the Fourth Amended and Restated Transfer Agency and Service Agreement, dated July 30, 2010, between Registrant and Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (34)
    

-

   (e) Amendment No. 4, dated January 1, 2014, to the Fourth Amended and Restated

 

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             Transfer Agency and Service Agreement, dated July 30, 2010, between Registrant and Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (35)
    (2)      -    (a) Second Amended and Restated Master Administrative Services Agreement dated July 1, 2006, between Registrant and A I M Advisors, Inc. (13)
     -    (b) Amendment No. 1, dated April 30, 2008, to the Second Amended and Restated Master Administrative Services Agreement dated July 1, 2006, between Registrant and Invesco Aim Advisors, Inc. (17)
     -    (c) Amendment No. 2, dated January 1, 2010, to the Second Amended and Restated Master Administrative Services Agreement dated July 1, 2006, between Registrant and Invesco Advisers, Inc., successor by merger to Invesco Aim Advisors, Inc. (22)
     -    (d) Amendment No. 3, dated February 12, 2010, to the Second Amended and Restated Master Administrative Services Agreement dated July 1, 2006, between Registrant and Invesco Advisers, Inc. (24)
     -    (e) Amendment No. 4, dated April 30, 2010, to the Second Amended and Restated Master Administrative Services Agreement dated July 1, 2006, between Registrant and Invesco Advisers, Inc. (26)
     -    (f) Amendment No. 5, dated December 1, 2011, to the Second Amended and Restated Master Administrative Services Agreement dated July 1, 2006, between Registrant and Invesco Advisers, Inc. (32)
     -    (g) Amendment No. 6, dated July 1, 2012, to the Second Amended and Restated Master Administrative Services Agreement dated July 1, 2006, between Registrant and Invesco Advisers, Inc.
     -    (h) Amendment No. 7, dated September 24, 2012, to the Second Amended and Restated Master Administrative Services Agreement dated July 1, 2006, between Registrant and Invesco Advisers, Inc. (34)
     -    (i) Amendment No. 8, dated July 15, 2013, to the Second Amended and Restated Master Administrative Services Agreement dated July 1, 2006, between Registrant and Invesco Advisers, Inc. (35)
     -    (j) Form of Amendment No. 9, dated December 31, 2015, to the Second Amended and Restated Master Administrative Services Agreement dated July 1, 2006, between Registrant and Invesco Advisers, Inc. (37)
    (3)      -    Eighth Amended and Restated Memorandum of Agreement, dated July 1, 2014, regarding securities lending, between Registrant, with respect to all Funds, and Invesco Advisers, Inc. (36)
    (4)      -    Form of Memorandum of Agreement, regarding expense limitations, dated December     , 2015, between Registrant and Invesco Advisers, Inc. (37)
    (5)      -    Form of Memorandum of Agreement, regarding advisory fee and affiliated money market funds fee waivers, dated December     , 2015, between Registrant and Invesco Advisers, Inc. (37)
    (6)      -    Memorandum of Agreement, dated July 1, 2015, regarding 12b-1 fee waivers, between Registrant (on behalf of Invesco Short Term Bond Fund) and Invesco Distributors,

 

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             Inc. (37)
    (7)      -    Fourth Amended and Restated Interfund Loan Agreement, dated April 30, 2010, between Registrant and Invesco Advisers, Inc. (31)
    (8)      -    Expense Reimbursement Agreement Related to DST Transfer Agent System Conversion dated June 30, 2003. (9)
    (9)      -    Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated April 1, 2011 for Invesco Core Bond Fund, Invesco Van Kampen Core Plus Fixed Income Fund, Invesco Van Kampen High Yield Fund, Invesco Van Kampen Limited Duration Fund, Invesco Van Kampen Government Securities Fund and Invesco Income Fund. (32)
i      -    Legal Opinion - None
j      -    Consent of Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP. (37)
k      -    Omitted Financial Statements – Not Applicable.
l  (1)      -    Initial Capitalization Agreement for Registrant’s AIM Total Return Bond Fund. (3)
    (2)      -    Initial Capitalization Agreement for Registrant’s AIM Short Term Bond Fund. (4)
    (3)      -    Initial Capitalization Agreement for Registrant’s AIM Global Real Estate Fund (16)
    (4)      -    Form of Initial Capitalization Agreement for Registrant’s AIM Dynamics Fund. (16)
    (5)      -    Initial Capitalization Agreement, dated October 2, 2008, for Class Y shares of Registrant. (19)
m  (1)      -    Master Related Agreement to First Restated Master Distribution Plan (Class A shares). (17)
    (2)      -    Master Related Agreement to Amended and Restated Master Distribution Plan (AIM Cash Reserve Shares). (6)
    (3)      -    Master Related Agreement to Amended and Restated Master Distribution Plan (Class A3 shares). (11)
    (4)      -    Master Related Agreement to First Restated Master Distribution Plan (Class C shares). (17)
    (5)      -    Master Related Agreement to First Restated Master Distribution Plan (Class R shares). (17)
    (6)      -    Master Related Agreement to First Restated Master Distribution Plan (Reimbursement) (Investor Class shares). (17)
    (7)      -    (a) Second Amended and Restated Distribution Plan (Class A, A2, C, Investor Class, P, R, S, Series II Shares, Cash Reserve Shares and Classes of shares of Short-Term Investment Trust) (Compensation), effective July 1, 2015. (37)

 

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          -    (b) Amendment No. 1, dated September 30, 2015, to Second Amended and Restated Distribution Plan (Class A, A2, C, Investor Class, P, R, S, Series II Shares, Cash Reserve Shares and Classes of shares of Short-Term Investment Trust) (Compensation), effective July 1, 2015. (37)
     -    (c) Form of Amendment No. 2, dated [December 21, 2015], to Second Amended and Restated Distribution Plan (Class A, A2, C, Investor Class, P, R, S, Series II Shares, Cash Reserve Shares and Classes of shares of Short-Term Investment Trust) (Compensation), effective July 1, 2015. (37)
    (8)      -    (a) Amended and Restated Distribution Plan (Class A, AX, C, CX, Investor Class, R and RX Shares) (Reimbursement), effective July 1, 2014. (36)
     -    (b) Second Amended and Restated Distribution Plan (Class A, AX, C, CX, Investor Class, R and RX Shares) (Reimbursement), effective July 1, 2015. (37)
    (9)      -    (a) Amended and Restated Distribution Plan (Class B and BX Shares), effective July 1, 2014. (36)
     -    (b) Amendment No. 1, dated June 15, 2015 to the Amended and Restated Distribution Plan (Class B and BX Shares), effective July 1, 2014. (36)
     -    (c) Second Amended and Restated Distribution Plan (Class B and BX Shares), effective July 1, 2015. (37)
n  (1)      -    Nineteenth Amended and Restated Multiple Class Plan of The AIM Family of Funds ® effective December 12, 2001, as amended and restated effective July 16, 2012. (33)
o      -    Reserved.
p  (1)      -    Invesco Advisers, Inc. Code of Ethics, amended January 1, 2015, relating to Invesco Advisers, Inc. and any of its subsidiaries. (36)
    (2)      -    Invesco UK Code of Ethics, dated 2014, relating to Invesco Asset Management Limited. (36)
    (3)      -    Invesco Ltd. Code of Conduct, dated October 2014, relating to Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited Code of Ethics. (36)
    (4)      -    Invesco Staff Ethics and Personal Share Dealing, and Invesco Hong Kong Limited Policy on Gifts and Entertainment, dated February 2014, and Invesco Hong Kong Limited Code of Ethics dated January 1, 2015 relating to Invesco Hong Kong Limited. (36)
    (5)      -    Invesco Ltd. Code of Conduct, revised October 2014, Policy No. D-6 Gifts and Entertainment, revised May 2014, and Policy No. D-7 Personal Trading Policy, revised July 2014, together the Code of Ethics relating to Invesco Canada Ltd. (36)
    (6)      -    Invesco EMEA-EX UK Employees Code of Ethics dated 2014, relating to Invesco Asset Management Deutschland (GmbH). (36)
    (7)      -    Invesco Senior Secured Management Code of Ethics Policy, revised March 4, 2014 and Invesco Advisers, Inc. Code of Ethics, amended January 1, 2015. (36)

 

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q          -    Powers of Attorney for Arch, Bunch, Crockett, Dammeyer, Dowden, Fields, Flanagan, Mathai-Davis, Soll, Sonnenschein, Stickel, Taylor and Woolsey. (36)
(1)        Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 filed electronically on November 21, 1996.
(2)        Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 14 filed electronically on November 15, 2000.
(3)        Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 17 filed electronically on December 21, 2001.
(4)        Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 21 filed electronically on November 20, 2002.
(5)        Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 22 filed electronically on July 7, 2003.
(6)        Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 23 filed electronically on August 28, 2003.
(7)        Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 24 filed electronically on October 28, 2003.
(8)        Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 25 filed electronically on March 1, 2004.
(9)        Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 26 filed electronically on April 30, 2004.
(10)        Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 27 filed electronically on November 19, 2004.
(11)        Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 30 filed electronically on August 24, 2005.
(12)        Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 31 filed electronically on October 20, 2005.
(13)        Incorporated herein by reference to Post Effective Amendment No. 32, filed electronically on September 14, 2006.
(14)        Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 33 filed electronically on November 16, 2006.
(15)        Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 34 filed electronically on November 14, 2007.
(16)        Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 35 filed electronically on February 20, 2008.
(17)        Incorporated herein by reference to Post Effective Amendment No. 37 filed electronically on September 22, 2008.
(18)        Incorporated herein by reference to Post Effective Amendment No. 38 filed electronically on November 18, 2008.
(19)        Incorporated herein by reference to Post Effective Amendment No. 39 filed electronically on November 19, 2009.
(20)        Incorporated herein by reference to Post Effective Amendment No. 40 filed electronically on November 25, 2009.
(21)        Incorporated herein by reference to Post Effective Amendment No. 41 filed electronically on December 11, 2009.
(22)        Incorporated herein by reference to Post Effective Amendment No. 44 filed electronically on February 12, 2010.
(23)        Incorporated herein by reference to Post Effective Amendment No. 45 filed electronically on February 12, 2010.
(24)        Incorporated herein by reference to Post Effective Amendment No. 46 filed electronically on April 21, 2010.
(25)        Incorporated herein by reference to Post Effective Amendment No. 47 filed electronically on May 28, 2010.
(26)        Incorporated herein by reference to Post Effective Amendment No. 48 filed electronically on June 29, 2010.
(27)        Incorporated herein by reference to Post Effective Amendment No. 49 filed electronically on October 21, 2010.
(28)        Incorporated herein by reference to Post Effective Amendment No. 51 filed electronically on December 21, 2010.
(29)        Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 52 filed electronically on January 27, 2011.
(30)        Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 55 filed electronically on May 23, 2011.
(31)        Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 56 filed electronically on June 27, 2011.
(32)        Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 58 filed electronically on June 26, 2012.
(33)        Incorporated herein by reference to Post –Effective Amendment No. 60 filed electronically on September 21, 2012.
(34)        Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 62 filed electronically on June 27, 2013.
(35)        Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 64 filed electronically on June 26, 2014.
(36)        Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 66 filed electronically on June 24, 2015.
(37)        Filed herewith electronically.
Item 29.        Persons Controlled by or Under Common Control With the Fund
    None.   

 

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Item 30.              Indemnification
     Indemnification provisions for officers, trustees, and employees of the Registrant are set forth in Article VIII of the Registrant’s Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust and Article VIII of its Amended and Restated Bylaws, and are hereby incorporated by reference. See Item 28(a) and (b) above. Under the Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust effective as of September 14, 2005, as amended (i) Trustees or officers, when acting in such capacity, shall not be personally liable for any act, omission or obligation of the Registrant or any Trustee or officer except by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of his office with the Trust; (ii) every Trustee, officer, employee or agent of the Registrant shall be indemnified to the fullest extent permitted under the Delaware Statutory Trust act, the Registrant’s Bylaws and other applicable law; (iii) in case any shareholder or former shareholder of the Registrant shall be held to be personally liable solely by reason of his being or having been a shareholder of the Registrant or any portfolio or class and not because of his acts or omissions or for some other reason, the shareholder or former shareholder (or his heirs, executors, administrators or other legal representatives, or, in the case of a corporation or other entity, its corporate or general successor) shall be entitled, out of the assets belonging to the applicable portfolio (or allocable to the applicable class), to be held harmless from and indemnified against all loss and expense arising from such liability in accordance with the Bylaws and applicable law. The Registrant, on behalf of the affected portfolio (or class), shall upon request by the shareholder, assume the defense of any such claim made against the shareholder for any act or obligation of that portfolio (or class).

 

The Registrant and other investment companies and their respective officers and trustees are insured under a joint Mutual Fund Directors and Officers Liability Policy, issued by ICI Mutual Insurance Company, and certain other domestic insurers with limits up to $80,000,000 (plus an additional $20,000,000 limit that applies to independent directors/trustees only).

 

Section 16 of the Master Investment Advisory Agreement between the Registrant and Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco) provides that in the absence of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of obligations or duties hereunder on the part of Invesco Advisers or any of its officers, directors or employees, that Invesco shall not be subject to liability to the Registrant or to any series of the Registrant, or to any shareholder of any series of the Registrant for any act or omission in the course of, or connected with, rendering services hereunder or for any losses that may be sustained in the purchase, holding or sale of any security. Any liability of Invesco to any series of the Registrant shall not automatically impart liability on the part of Invesco to any other series of the Registrant. No series of the Registrant shall be liable for the obligations of any other series of the Registrant.

 

Section 10 of the Master Intergroup Sub-Advisory Contract for Mutual Funds (the Sub-Advisory Contract) between Invesco on behalf of Registrant, and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Trimark Ltd. (each a Sub-Adviser, collectively the Sub-Advisers) provides that the Sub-Adviser shall not be liable for any costs or liabilities arising from any error of judgment or mistake of law or any loss suffered by any series of the Registrant or the Registrant in connection with the matters to which the Sub-Advisory Contract relates except a loss resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence on the part of the Sub-Adviser in the performance by the Sub-Adviser of its duties or from reckless disregard by the Sub- Adviser of its obligations and duties under the Sub-Advisory Contract.

    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    

 

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     Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 (the Act) may be permitted to trustees, officers and controlling persons of the Registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the Registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a trustee, officer or controlling person of the Registrant in connection with the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such trustee, officer or controlling person in connection with the shares being registered hereby, the 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 31.              Business and Other Connection of the Investment Adviser
     The only employment of a substantial nature of the Advisers’ directors and officers is with the Advisers and its affiliated companies. For information as to the business, profession, vocation or employment of a substantial nature of each of the officers and directors of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Trimark Ltd. (each a Sub-Adviser, collectively the “Sub-Advisers) reference is made to Form ADV filed under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 by each Sub-Adviser herein incorporated by reference. Reference is also made to the caption “Fund Management – The Advisers” in the Prospectus which comprises Part A of the Registration Statement, and to the caption “Investment Advisory and Other Services” of the Statements of Additional Information which comprise Part B of the Registration Statement, and to Item 27(b) of this Part C.
Item 32.         Principal Underwriters
    (a)      Invesco Distributors, Inc., the Registrant’s principal underwriter, also acts as a principal underwriter to the following investment companies:

 

AIM Counselor Series Trust (Invesco Counselor Series Trust)

AIM Equity Funds (Invesco Equity Funds)

AIM Funds Group (Invesco Funds Group)

AIM Growth Series (Invesco Growth Series)

AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds)

AIM Investment Funds (Invesco Investment Funds)

AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds)

AIM Tax-Exempt Funds (Invesco Tax-Exempt Funds)

AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust)

AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds)

Invesco Management Trust

Invesco Senior Loan Fund

PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust

PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust

PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust

PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II

PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust

Short-Term Investments Trust

 

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    (b)              The following table sets forth information with respect to each director, officer or partner of Invesco Distributors, Inc.

 

Name and Principal

Business Address*

  

Positions and Offices with

Underwriter

  

Positions and Offices

with Registrant

Robert C. Brooks    Director    None
Peter S. Gallagher    Director, President    Assistant Vice President
Eric P. Johnson    Executive Vice President    None
Karen Dunn Kelley    Executive Vice President    Vice President
Gursh Kundan    Executive Vice President    None
Ben Utt    Executive Vice President    None
Dan Draper    Senior Vice President    None
Gary K. Wendler    Senior Vice President    Assistant Vice President
John M. Zerr    Senior Vice President & Secretary    Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary
Eliot Honaker    Senior Vice President    None
LuAnn S. Katz    Senior Vice President    Assistant Vice President
Lyman Missimer III    Senior Vice President    Assistant Vice President
Greg J. Murphy    Senior Vice President    None
David J. Nardecchia    Senior Vice President, Director of Marketing Communications    None
Mark Gregson    Chief Financial Officer    None
Annette Lege    Treasurer    None
Crissie Wisdom    Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer    Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer
Miranda O’Keefe    Senior Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer    None

 

* 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000, Houston, Texas 77046-1173

 

(c) Not applicable.

 

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Item 33.         Location of Accounts and Records
     Invesco Advisers, Inc., 1555 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30309, will maintain physical possession of each such account, book or other document of the Registrant at the Registrant’s principal executive offices, 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000, Houston, Texas 77046-1173, except for those maintained at its Atlanta offices at the address listed above or at its Louisville, Kentucky offices, 400 West Market Street, Suite 3300, Louisville, KY 40202, and except for those relating to certain transactions in portfolio securities that are maintained by the Registrant’s Custodians, The Bank of New York, 2 Hanson Place, Brooklyn, New York 11217-1431, with respect to Invesco Limited Maturity Treasury Fund, Invesco Money Market Fund and Invesco Municipal Bond Fund, and State Street Bank and Trust Company, 225 Franklin Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, with respect to all Series Portfolios of Registrant except Invesco Limited Maturity Treasury Fund and Invesco Money Market Fund and the Registrant’s Transfer Agent and Dividend Paying Agent, Invesco Investment Services, Inc., P.O. Box 219078, Kansas City, MO, 64121-9078.
     Records may also be maintained at the offices of:

 

Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH

An der Welle 5

1 st Floor

Frankfurt, Germany 60322

 

Invesco Asset Management Ltd.

Perpetual Park

Perpetual Park Drive

Henley-on-Thames

Oxfordshire, RG9 1HH

United Kingdom

     Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited

Roppongi Hills Mori Tower 14F

6-10-1 Roppongi

Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-6114

 

Invesco Hong Kong Limited

41/F, Citibank Tower

3 Garden Road, Central

Hong Kong

Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.

1166 Avenue of the Americas

New York, NY 10036

 

Invesco Canada Ltd.

5140 Yonge Street

Suite 800

Toronto, Ontario

M2N 6X7 Canada

Item 34.         Management Services
     None.
Item 35.         Undertakings
     Not applicable.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant has duly caused this Amendment to its Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Houston, Texas on the 14 th day of October, 2015.

 

Registrant:    AIM INVESTMENT SECURITIES FUNDS (INVESCO INVESTMENT SECURITIES FUNDS)
By:   

/s/ Philip A. Taylor

   Philip A. Taylor, President

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Amendment to the Registration Statement has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated:

 

SIGNATURES

  

TITLE

 

DATE

/s/ Philip A. Taylor

   Trustee & President   October 14, 2015
(Philip A. Taylor)    (Principal Executive Officer)  

/s/ David C. Arch*

   Trustee   October 14, 2015
(David C. Arch)     

/s/ James T. Bunch*

   Trustee   October 14, 2015
(James T. Bunch)     

/s/ Bruce L. Crockett*

   Chair & Trustee   October 14, 2015
(Bruce L. Crockett)     

/s/ Rod Dammeyer*

   Trustee   October 14, 2015
(Rod Dammeyer)     

/s/ Albert R. Dowden*

   Trustee   October 14, 2015
(Albert R. Dowden)     

/s/ Martin L. Flanagan*

   Trustee   October 14, 2015
(Martin L. Flanagan)     

/s/ Jack M. Fields*

   Trustee   October 14, 2015
(Jack M. Fields)     

/s/ Prema Mathai-Davis*

   Trustee   October 14, 2015
(Prema Mathai-Davis)     

/s/ Larry Soll*

   Trustee   October 14, 2015
(Larry Soll)     

/s/ Hugo F. Sonnenschein*

   Trustee   October 14, 2015
(Hugo F. Sonnenschein)     

/s/ Raymond Stickel, Jr.*

   Trustee   October 14, 2015
(Raymond Stickel, Jr.)     


/s/ Suzanne H. Woolsey*

   Trustee   October 14, 2015
(Suzanne H. Woolsey)     

/s/ Sheri Morris

   Vice President & Treasurer   October 14, 2015
(Sheri Morris)    (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)  

 

*By   

/s/ Philip A. Taylor

  
   Philip A. Taylor   
   Attorney-in-Fact   

 

* Philip A. Taylor, pursuant to powers of attorney dated May 20, 2015 and filed in the Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 66, filed on June 24, 2015.


INDEX

 

Exhibit
Number

 

Description

a(1)(s)   Amendment No. 18, dated September 18, 2015, to Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust of Registrant.
d(1)(q)   Form of Amendment No. 16, dated December 31, 2015, to the Master Investment Advisory Agreement.
d(2)(i)   Form of Amendment No. 7, dated December     , 2015, to Master Intergroup Sub-Advisory Contract for Mutual Funds, dated May 1, 2008 between Invesco Advisers, Inc., on behalf of Registrant, and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Ltd., Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Ltd., Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd.
e(1)(f)   Amendment No. 5, dated September 30, 2015, to the Master Distribution Agreement.
h(2)(j)   Form of Amendment No. 9, dated December 31, 2015, to the Second Amended and Restated Master Administrative Services Agreement dated July 1, 2006, between Registrant and Invesco Advisers, Inc.
h(4)   Form of Memorandum of Agreement, regarding expense limitations, dated December     , 2015, between Registrant and Invesco Advisers, Inc.
h(5)   Form of Memorandum of Agreement, regarding advisory fee and affiliated money market funds fee waivers, dated December     , 2015 between Registrant and Invesco Advisers, Inc.
h(6)   Memorandum of Agreement, dated July 1, 2015, regarding 12b-1 fee waivers, between Registrant (on behalf of Invesco Short Term Bond Fund) and Invesco Distributors, Inc.
j   Consent of Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP.
m(7)(a)   Second Amended and Restated Distribution Plan (Class A, A2, C, Investor Class, P, R, S, Series II Shares, Cash Reserve Shares and Classes of shares of Short-Term Investment Trust) (Compensation), effective July 1, 2015.
m(7)(b)   Amendment No. 1, dated September 30, 2015, to Second Amended and Restated Distribution Plan (Class A, A2, C, Investor Class, P, R, S, Series II Shares, Cash Reserve Shares and Classes of shares of Short-Term Investment Trust) (Compensation), effective July 1, 2015.
m(7)(c)   Form of Amendment No. 2, dated [December 21, 2015], to Second Amended and Restated Distribution Plan (Class A, A2, C, Investor Class, P, R, S, Series II Shares, Cash Reserve Shares and Classes of shares of Short-Term Investment Trust) (Compensation), effective July 1, 2015.
m(8)(b)   Second Amended and Restated Distribution Plan (Class A, AX, C, CX, Investor Class, R and RX Shares) (Reimbursement), effective July 1, 2015.


m(9)(c)   Second Amended and Restated Distribution Plan (Class B and BX Shares), effective July 1, 2015.

AMENDMENT NO. 18

TO AMENDED AND RESTATED

AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST OF

AIM INVESTMENT SECURITIES FUNDS

(INVESCO INVESTMENT SECURITIES FUNDS)

This Amendment No. 18 (the “Amendment”) to the Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust of AIM Investment Securities Funds (Invesco Investment Securities Funds) (the “Trust”) amends, effective December 31, 2015, the Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust of the Trust dated as of September 14, 2005, as amended (the “Agreement”).

Under Section 9.7 of the Agreement, this Amendment may be executed by a duly authorized officer of the Trust.

WHEREAS, the Trust desires to amend the Agreement to change the name of Invesco Limited Maturity Treasury Fund to Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund;

NOW, THEREFORE, the Agreement is hereby amended as follows:

1. Schedule A of the Agreement is hereby amended and restated to read in its entirety as set forth on Exhibit 1 to this Amendment.

2. All references in the Agreement to “this Agreement” shall mean the Agreement as amended by this Amendment.

3. Except as specifically amended by this Amendment, the Agreement is hereby confirmed and remains in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, a duly authorized officer of the Trust, has executed this Amendment as of September 18, 2015.

 

By:   /s/ John M. Zerr
Name:   John M. Zerr
Title:   Senior Vice President


EXHIBIT 1

“SCHEDULE A

AIM INVESTMENT SECURITIES FUNDS (INVESCO INVESTMENT SECURITIES FUNDS)

PORTFOLIOS AND CLASSES THEREOF

 

PORTFOLIO

   CLASSES OF EACH PORTFOLIO
Invesco Global Real Estate Fund   

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

Invesco High Yield Fund   

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

Investor Class Shares

Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund   

Class A Shares

Class A2 Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

Invesco Money Market Fund   

Class AX Shares

Class B Shares

Class BX Shares

Class C Shares

Class CX Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class Y Shares

AIM Cash Reserve Shares

Investor Class Shares

Invesco Real Estate Fund   

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

Investor Class Shares

Invesco Short Term Bond Fund   

Class A Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares


PORTFOLIO

   CLASSES OF EACH PORTFOLIO
Invesco U.S. Government Fund   

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class Y Shares

Investor Class Shares

Invesco Corporate Bond Fund   

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares”

AMENDMENT NO. 16

TO

MASTER INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT

This Amendment dated as of December 31, 2015, amends the Master Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”), dated June 1, 2000, between AIM Investment Securities Funds (Invesco Investment Securities Funds), a Delaware statutory trust, and Invesco Advisers, Inc., a Delaware corporation.

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, the parties desire to amend the Agreement to change the name of Invesco Limited Maturity Treasury Fund to Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund;

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree that:

 

  1. Appendix A and Appendix B to the Agreement are hereby deleted in their entirety and replaced with the following:

“APPENDIX A

FUNDS AND EFFECTIVE DATES

 

Name of Fund

  

Effective Date of Advisory Agreement

Invesco Global Real Estate Fund

   April 29, 2005

Invesco High Yield Fund

   June 1, 2000

Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund

   June 1, 2000

Invesco Money Market Fund

   June 1, 2000

Invesco Real Estate Fund

   October 29, 2003

Invesco Short Term Bond Fund

   August 29, 2002

Invesco U.S. Government Fund

   June 1, 2000

Invesco Corporate Bond Fund

   February 12, 2010


APPENDIX B

COMPENSATION TO THE ADVISOR

The Trust shall pay the Adviser, out of the assets of a Fund, as full compensation for all services rendered, an advisory fee for such Fund set forth below. Such fee shall be calculated by applying the following annual rates to the average daily net assets of such Fund for the calendar year computed in the manner used for the determination of the net asset value of shares of such Fund.

 

Invesco Global Real Estate Fund
Invesco Real Estate Fund

 

Net Assets

   Annual Rate  

First $250 million

     0.75

Next $250 million

     0.74

Next $500 million

     0.73

Next $1.5 billion

     0.72

Next $2.5 billion

     0.71

Next $2.5 billion

     0.70

Next $2.5 billion

     0.69

Over $10 billion

     0.68
Invesco High Yield Fund   

Net Assets

   Annual Rate  

First $200 million

     0.625

Next $300 million

     0.55

Next $500 million

     0.50

Over $1 billion

     0.45
Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund   

Net Assets

   Annual Rate  

First $500 million

     0.20

Over $500 million

     0.175
Invesco Money Market Fund   

Net Assets

   Annual Rate  

First $1 billion

     0.40

Over $1 billion

     0.35
Invesco Short Term Bond Fund   

Net Assets

   Annual Rate  

First $500 million

     0.350

Next $500 million

     0.325

Next $1.5 billion

     0.300

Next $2.5 billion

     0.290

Over $5 billion

     0.280

 

2


Invesco U.S. Government Fund   

Net Assets

   Annual Rate  

First $200 million

     0.50

Next $300 million

     0.40

Next $500 million

     0.35

Next $19.5 billion

     0.30

Over $20.5 billion

     0.24
Invesco Corporate Bond Fund   

Net Assets

   Annual Rate  

First $500 million

     0.42

Next $750 million

     0.35

Over $1.25 billion

     0.22 %” 

 

  2. In all other respects, the Agreement is hereby confirmed and remains in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their respective officers on the date first written above.

 

     

AIM INVESTMENT SECURITIES FUNDS

(INVESCO INVESTMENT SECURITIES FUNDS)

Attest:  

 

    By:  

 

  Assistant Secretary       John M. Zerr
        Senior Vice President
(SEAL)      
        INVESCO ADVISERS, INC.
Attest:  

 

    By:  

 

  Assistant Secretary       John M. Zerr
        Senior Vice President
(SEAL)      

 

3

AMENDMENT NO. 7

TO

MASTER INTERGROUP SUB-ADVISORY CONTRACT FOR MUTUAL FUNDS

This Amendment dated as of December 31, 2015, amends the Master Intergroup Sub-Advisory Contract for Mutual Funds (the “Contract”), dated May 1, 2008, between Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser”), on behalf of AIM Investment Securities Funds (Invesco Investment Securities Funds), and each of Invesco Canada Ltd., Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Ltd., Invesco Hong Kong Limited and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. (each a “Sub-Adviser” and, collectively, the “Sub-Advisers”).

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, the parties desire to amend the Agreement to change the name of Invesco Limited Maturity Treasury Fund to Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund;

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree that;

 

  1. Exhibit A to the Contract is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“EXHIBIT A

Funds

Invesco Global Real Estate Fund

Invesco High Yield Fund

Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund

Invesco Money Market Fund

Invesco Real Estate Fund

Invesco Short Term Bond Fund

Invesco U.S. Government Fund

Invesco Corporate Bond Fund”

 

  2. All other terms and provisions of the Contract not amended shall remain in full force and effect.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Contract to be executed by their officers designated as of the day and year first above written.

 

INVESCO ADVISERS, INC.
Adviser
By:  

 

Name:   John M. Zerr
Title:   Senior Vice President

 

2


INVESCO CANADA LTD.
Sub-Adviser
By:  

 

Name:  
Title:  
By:  

 

Name:  
Title:  

 

3


INVESCO ASSET MANAGEMENT DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
Sub-Adviser
By:  

 

Name:  
Title:  

 

4


INVESCO ASSET MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Sub-Adviser
By:  

 

Name:  
Title:  

 

5


INVESCO ASSET MANAGEMENT (JAPAN) LTD.
Sub-Adviser
By:  

 

Name:  
Title:  

 

6


INVESCO HONG KONG LIMITED
Sub-Adviser
By:  

 

Name:  
Title:  

 

7


INVESCO SENIOR SECURED MANAGEMENT, INC.
Sub-Adviser
By:  

 

Name:  
Title:  

 

8

AMENDMENT NO. 5

TO THE

MASTER DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT

This Amendment, dated as of September 30, 2015, amends the Master Distribution Agreement, made as of the 1 st day of July, 2014 (the “Agreement”), is between each Delaware statutory trust set forth on Schedule A to the Agreement (each, a “Trust”), on behalf of itself and its series portfolios, severally, and Invesco Distributors, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Distributor”).

WHEREAS, the parties agree to amend the Agreement to add Invesco Short Duration High Yield Municipal Fund;

Schedule A of the Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“SCHEDULE A

TO

MASTER DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT

AIM Counselor Series Trust (Invesco Counselor Series Trust)

Invesco American Franchise Fund

Invesco California Tax-Free Income Trust

Invesco Core Plus Bond Fund

Invesco Equally-Weighted S & P 500 Fund

Invesco Equity and Income Fund

Invesco Floating Rate Fund

Invesco Global Real Estate Income Fund

Invesco Growth and Income Fund

Invesco Low Volatility Equity Yield Fund

Invesco Pennsylvania Tax Free Income Fund

Invesco S & P 500 Index Fund

Invesco Short Duration High Yield Municipal Fund

Invesco Small Cap Discovery Fund

Invesco Strategic Real Return Fund

AIM Equity Funds (Invesco Equity Funds)

Invesco Charter Fund

Invesco Diversified Dividend Fund

Invesco Summit Fund

AIM Funds Group (Invesco Funds Group)

Invesco European Small Company Fund

Invesco Global Core Equity Fund

Invesco International Small Company Fund

Invesco Small Cap Equity Fund

AIM Growth Series (Invesco Growth Series)

Invesco Alternative Strategies Fund

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement Now Fund

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2020 Fund


Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2030 Fund

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2040 Fund

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2050 Fund

Invesco Conservative Allocation Fund

Invesco Convertible Securities Fund

Invesco Global Low Volatility Equity Yield Fund

Invesco Growth Allocation Fund

Invesco Income Allocation Fund

Invesco International Allocation Fund

Invesco Mid Cap Core Equity Fund

Invesco Multi-Asset Inflation Fund

Invesco Moderate Allocation Fund

Invesco Small Cap Growth Fund

Invesco U.S. Mortgage Fund

AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds)

Invesco Asia Pacific Growth Fund

Invesco European Growth Fund

Invesco Global Growth Fund

Invesco Global Opportunities Fund

Invesco Global Small & Mid Cap Growth Fund

Invesco International Core Equity Fund

Invesco International Growth Fund

Invesco Select Opportunities Fund

AIM Investment Funds (Invesco Investment Funds)

Invesco All Cap Market Neutral Fund

Invesco Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund

Invesco Balanced-Risk Commodity Strategy Fund

Invesco Greater China Fund

Invesco Developing Markets Fund

Invesco Emerging Market Local Currency Debt Fund

Invesco Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Invesco Endeavor Fund

Invesco Global Health Care Fund

Invesco Global Infrastructure Fund

Invesco Global Market Neutral Fund

Invesco Global Markets Strategy Fund

Invesco Global Targeted Returns Fund

Invesco International Total Return Fund

Invesco Long/Short Equity Fund

Invesco Low Volatility Emerging Markets Fund

Invesco Macro International Equity Fund

Invesco Macro Long/Short Fund

Invesco MLP Fund

Invesco Pacific Growth Fund

Invesco Premium Income Fund

Invesco Select Companies Fund

Invesco Strategic Income Fund

Invesco Unconstrained Bond Fund

AIM Investment Securities Funds (Invesco Investment Securities Fund)

Invesco Corporate Bond Fund

Invesco Global Real Estate Fund

 

2


Invesco High Yield Fund

Invesco Limited Maturity Treasury Fund

Invesco Money Market Fund 1

Invesco Real Estate Fund

Invesco Short Term Bond Fund

Invesco U.S. Government Fund

AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds)

Invesco American Value Fund

Invesco Comstock Fund

Invesco Dividend Income Fund

Invesco Energy Fund

Invesco Gold & Precious Metals Fund

Invesco Mid Cap Growth Fund

Invesco Small Cap Value Fund

Invesco Technology Fund

Invesco Technology Sector Fund

Invesco Value Opportunities Fund

AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust

Premier Portfolio

Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio

Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio

AIM Tax-Exempt Funds (Invesco Tax-Exempt Funds)

Invesco High Yield Municipal Fund

Invesco Intermediate Term Municipal Fund

Invesco Municipal Income Fund

Invesco New York Tax Free Income Fund

Invesco Tax-Exempt Cash Fund

Invesco Limited Term Municipal Income Fund

AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds)

Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund

Invesco V.I. American Value Fund

Invesco V.I. Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund

Invesco V.I. Comstock Fund

Invesco V.I. Core Equity Fund

Invesco V.I. Diversified Dividend Fund

Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund

Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S & P 500 Fund

Invesco V.I. Equity And Income Fund

Invesco V.I. Global Core Equity Fund

Invesco V.I. Global Health Care Fund

Invesco V.I. Global Real Estate Fund

Invesco V. I. Government Securities Fund

Invesco V.I. Growth And Income Fund

Invesco V.I. High Yield Fund

Invesco V.I. International Growth Fund

 

1   Invesco Money Market Fund has two prospectuses, one for Class B, C, Cash Reserve and Investor Class Shares and one for Class AX, BX and CX Shares

 

3


Invesco V.I. Managed Volatility Fund

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Core Equity Fund

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Growth Fund

Invesco V.I. Money Market Fund

Invesco V.I. S & P 500 Index Fund

Invesco V.I. Small Cap Equity Fund

Invesco V.I. Technology Fund

Invesco V.I. Value Opportunities Fund

Invesco Management Trust

Invesco Conservative Income Fund

Invesco Securities Trust

Invesco Balanced-Risk Aggressive Allocation Fund

Short-Term Investments Trust

Government & Agency Portfolio

Government TaxAdvantage Portfolio

Liquid Assets Portfolio

STIC Prime Portfolio

Tax-Free Cash Reserve Portfolio

Treasury Portfolio”

 

4


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused the Agreement to be executed in duplicate on the day and year first above written.

 

Each Trust (listed on Schedule A) on behalf of the Shares of each Fund listed on Schedule A
By:   /s/ John M. Zerr
  Name: John M. Zerr
  Title: Senior Vice President
INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
By:   /s/ Brian Thorp
  Name: Brian Thorp
  Title: Vice President

 

5

AMENDMENT NO. 9

TO

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT

This Amendment dated as of December 31, 2015, amends the Second Amended and Restated Master Administrative Services Agreement (the “Agreement”), dated July 1, 2006, by and between Invesco Advisers, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and AIM Investment Securities Funds (Invesco Investment Securities Fund), a Delaware statutory trust is hereby amended as follows:

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, the parties desire to amend the Agreement to change the name of Invesco Limited Maturity Treasury Fund to Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund;

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree that;

 

  1. Appendix A of the Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“APPENDIX A

FEE SCHEDULE TO

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT

OF

AIM INVESTMENT SECURITIES FUNDS (INVESCO INVESTMENT SECURITIES FUNDS)

 

Portfolios

  

Effective Date of Agreement

Invesco Global Real Estate

   July 1, 2006

Invesco High Yield Fund

   July 1, 2006

Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund

   July 1, 2006

Invesco Money Market Fund

   July 1, 2006

Invesco Real Estate Fund

   July 1, 2006

Invesco Short Term Bond Fund

   July 1, 2006

Invesco U.S. Government Fund

   July 1, 2006

Invesco Corporate Bond Fund

   February 12, 2010


The Administrator may receive from each Portfolio reimbursement for costs or reasonable compensation for such services as follows:

 

Rate*

   Net Assets

0.023%

   First $1.5 billion

0.013%

   Next $1.5 billion

0.003%

   Over $3 billion

 

* Annual minimum fee is $50,000. An additional $5,000 per class of shares is charged for each class other than the initial class. The $5,000 class fee is waived for any of the above Portfolios with insufficient assets to result in the payment of more than the minimum fee of $50,000.”

All other terms and provisions of the Agreement not amended herein shall remain in full force and effect.

 

        INVESCO ADVISERS, INC.
Attest:  

 

    By:  

 

  Assistant Secretary       John M. Zerr
        Senior Vice President
(SEAL)        
     

AIM INVESTMENT SECURITIES FUNDS

(INVESCO INVESTMENT SECURITIES FUNDS)

Attest:  

 

    By:  

 

  Assistant Secretary       John M. Zerr
        Senior Vice President
(SEAL)        

 

2

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT

(Expense Limitations)

This Memorandum of Agreement is entered into as of the Effective Date on the attached exhibits (the “Exhibits”), between AIM Counselor Series Trust (Invesco Counselor Series Trust), AIM Equity Funds (Invesco Equity Funds), AIM Funds Group (Invesco Funds Group), AIM Growth Series (Invesco Growth Series), AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds), AIM Investment Funds (Invesco Investment Funds), AIM Investment Securities Funds (Invesco Investment Securities Funds), AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds), AIM Tax-Exempt Funds (Invesco Tax-Exempt Funds), AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), Invesco California Value Municipal Trust, Invesco Management Trust, Invesco Municipal Opportunity Trust, Invesco Quality Municipal Income Trust, Invesco Securities Trust, Invesco Trust for Investment Grade New York Municipals and Short-Term Investments Trust (each a “Trust” or, collectively, the “Trusts”), on behalf of the funds listed on the Exhibits to this Memorandum of Agreement (the “Funds”), and Invesco Advisers, Inc. (“Invesco”). Invesco shall and hereby agrees to waive fees or reimburse expenses of each Fund, on behalf of its respective classes as applicable, severally and not jointly, as indicated in the attached Exhibits.

For and in consideration of the mutual terms and agreements set forth herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Trusts and Invesco agree as follows:

For the Contractual Limits (listed in Exhibits A – D), Invesco agrees until at least the expiration date set forth on the attached Exhibits A – D (the “Expiration Date”) that Invesco will waive its fees or reimburse expenses to the extent that expenses of a class of a Fund (excluding (i) interest; (ii) taxes; (iii) dividend expense on short sales; (iv) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (v) expenses that each Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement, if applicable) exceed the rate, on an annualized basis, set forth on the Exhibits of the average daily net assets allocable to such class. Acquired fund fees and expenses are not fees or expenses incurred by a fund directly but are expenses of the investment companies in which a fund invests. These fees and expenses are incurred indirectly through the valuation of a fund’s investment in these investment companies. Acquired fund fees and expenses are required to be disclosed and included in the total annual fund operating expenses in the prospectus fee table. As a result, the net total annual fund operating expenses shown in the prospectus fee table may exceed the expense limits reflected in Exhibits A - D. With regard to the Contractual Limits, the Board of Trustees of the Trust and Invesco may terminate or modify this Memorandum of Agreement prior to the Expiration Date only by mutual written consent. Invesco will not have any right to reimbursement of any amount so waived or reimbursed.

For the Contractual Limits, Invesco agrees to review the then-current expense limitations for each class of each Fund listed on the Exhibits on a date prior to the Expiration Date to determine whether such limitations should be amended, continued or terminated. The expense limitations will expire upon the Expiration Date unless Invesco has agreed to continue them. The Exhibits will be amended to reflect any such agreement.

For the Voluntary Limits (listed in Exhibits A – D), Invesco agrees that these are not contractual in nature and that Invesco may establish, amend and/or terminate such expense limitations at any time in its sole discretion. Any delay or failure by Invesco to update this Memorandum of Agreement with regards to the terminations, extensions, or expirations of the Voluntary Limits shall have no effect on the term of such Voluntary Limitations; the Voluntary Limitations are listed herein for informational purposes only.

It is expressly agreed that the obligations of each Trust hereunder shall not be binding upon any of the Trustees, shareholders, nominees, officers, agents or employees of the Trusts personally, but shall only bind the assets and property of each Fund, as provided in each Trust’s Agreement and Declaration of Trust. The execution and delivery of this Memorandum of Agreement have been authorized by the Trustees of the Trusts, and this Memorandum of Agreement has been executed and delivered by an authorized officer of the Trusts acting as such; neither such authorization by such Trustees nor such execution and delivery by such officer shall 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 assets and property of the Funds, as provided in each Trust’s Agreement and Declaration of Trust.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the Trusts and Invesco have entered into this Memorandum of Agreement as of the Effective Dates on the attached Exhibits.

AIM COUNSELOR SERIES TRUST (INVESCO COUNSELOR SERIES TRUST)

AIM EQUITY FUNDS (INVESCO EQUITY FUNDS)

AIM FUNDS GROUP (INVESCO FUNDS GROUP)

AIM GROWTH SERIES (INVESCO GROWTH SERIES)

AIM INTERNATIONAL MUTUAL FUNDS (INVESCO INTERNATIONAL MUTUAL FUNDS)

AIM INVESTMENT FUNDS (INVESCO INVESTMENT FUNDS)

AIM INVESTMENT SECURITIES FUNDS (INVESCO INVESTMENT SECURITIES FUNDS)

AIM SECTOR FUNDS (INVESCO SECTOR FUNDS)

AIM TAX-EXEMPT FUNDS (INVESCO TAX-EXEMPT FUNDS)

AIM VARIABLE INSURANCE FUNDS (INVESCO VARIABLE INSURANCE FUNDS)

INVESCO CALIFORNIA VALUE MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST

INVESCO MANAGEMENT TRUST

INVESCO MUNICIPAL OPPORTUNITY TRUST

INVESCO QUALITY MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST

INVESCO SECURITIES TRUST

INVESCO TRUST FOR INVESTMENT GRADE NEW YORK MUNICIPALS

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS TRUST

on behalf of the Funds listed in the Exhibits

to this Memorandum of Agreement

  By:   

 

  
  Title:    Senior Vice President   
  INVESCO ADVISERS, INC.   
  By:   

 

  
  Title:    Senior Vice President   

 

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EXHIBIT “A” – RETAIL FUNDS 1

AIM Counselor Series Trust (Invesco Counselor Series Trust)

 

Fund

   Contractual/
Voluntary
   Expense
Limitation
   Effective Date of
Current Limit
   Expiration
Date

Invesco American Franchise Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.00%

2.75%

2.75%

2.25%

1.75%

1.75%

1.75%

   July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco California Tax-Free Income Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   1.50%

2.00%

2.00%

1.25%

   July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco Core Plus Bond Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   0.86%

1.61%

1.61%

1.11%

0.61%

0.61%

0.61%

   January 1, 2015

January 1, 2015

January 1, 2015

January 1, 2015

January 1, 2015

January 1, 2015

January 1, 2015

   December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

Invesco Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.00%

2.75%

2.75%

2.25%

1.75%

1.75%

   July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

September 24, 2012

July 1, 2012

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco Equity and Income Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   1.50%

2.25%

2.25%

1.75%

1.25%

1.25%

1.25%

   July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

September 24, 2012

July 1, 2012

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco Floating Rate Fund

Class A Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   1.50%

2.00%

1.75%

1.25%

1.25%

1.25%

   April 14, 2006

April 14, 2006

April 14, 2006

April 14, 2006

September 24, 2012

October 3, 2008

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco Global Real Estate Income Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.00%

2.75%

2.75%

1.75%

1.75%

1.75%

   July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

September 24, 2012

July 1, 2009

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

 

See page 16 for footnotes to Exhibit A.

 

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Fund

   Contractual/
Voluntary
   Expense
Limitation
  Effective Date of
Current Limit
   Expiration
Date

Invesco Growth and Income Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.00%

2.75%

2.75%

2.25%

1.75%

1.75%

1.75%

  July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

September 24, 2012

July 1, 2012

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco Low Volatility Equity Yield Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class Y Shares

Investor Class Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.00%

2.75%

2.75%

2.25%

1.75%

1.75%

2.00%

  July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco Pennsylvania Tax Free Income Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   1.50%

2.25%

2.25%

1.25%

  July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco S&P 500 Index Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.00%

2.75%

2.75%

1.75%

  July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco Short Duration High Yield Municipal Fund

Class A Shares

Class C Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   0.79%

1.54%

0.54%

0.54%

  September 30, 2015

September 30, 2015

September 30, 2015

September 30, 2015

   September 30, 2016

September 30, 2016

September 30, 2016

September 30, 2016

Invesco Small Cap Discovery Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.00%

2.75%

2.75%

1.75%

1.75%

1.75%

  July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

September 24, 2012

September 24, 2012

July 1, 2012

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco Strategic Real Return Fund

Class A Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   0.82% less net AFFE*

1.57% less net AFFE*

1.07% less net AFFE*

0.57% less net AFFE*

0.57% less net AFFE*

0.57% less net AFFE*

  April 30, 2014

April 30, 2014

April 30, 2014

April 30, 2014

April 30, 2014

April 30, 2014

   December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

 

See page 16 for footnotes to Exhibit A.

 

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AIM Equity Funds (Invesco Equity Funds)

 

Fund

   Contractual/
Voluntary
   Expense
Limitation
   Effective Date of
Current Limit
   Expiration
Date

Invesco Charter Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class S Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.00%

2.75%

2.75%

2.25%

1.75%

1.75%

1.90%

1.75%

   July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

September 24, 2012

September 25, 2009

July 1, 2009

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco Diversified Dividend Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

Investor Class Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.00%

2.75%

2.75%

2.25%

1.75%

1.75%

1.75%

2.00%

   July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco Summit Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class P Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class S Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.00%

2.75%

2.75%

1.85%

1.75%

1.90%

1.75%

   July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

September 25, 2009

July 1, 2009

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

AIM Funds Group (Invesco Funds Group)

 

Fund

   Contractual/
Voluntary
   Expense
Limitation
   Effective Date of
Current Limit
   Expiration
Date

Invesco European Small Company Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.25%

3.00%

3.00%

2.00%

   July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco Global Core Equity Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.25%

3.00%

3.00%

2.50%

2.00%

2.00%

   July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco International Small Company Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.25%

3.00%

3.00%

2.00%

2.00%

2.00%

   July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

September 24, 2012

July 1, 2009

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

 

See page 16 for footnotes to Exhibit A.

 

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Fund

   Contractual/
Voluntary
   Expense
Limitation
   Effective Date of
Current Limit
   Expiration
Date

Invesco Small Cap Equity Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.00%

2.75%

2.75%

2.25%

1.75%

1.75%

1.75%

   July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

September 24, 2012

July 1, 2009

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

 

AIM Growth Series (Invesco Growth Series)

 

Fund

   Contractual/
Voluntary
   Expense
Limitation
   Effective Date of
Current Limit
   Expiration
Date

Invesco Alternative Strategies Fund

Class A Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   0.52%

1.27%

0.77%

0.27%

0.27%

0.27%

   October 14, 2014

October 14, 2014

October 14, 2014

October 14, 2014

October 14, 2014

October 14, 2014

   October 31, 2016

October 31, 2016

October 31, 2016

October 31, 2016

October 31, 2016

October 31, 2016

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2020 Fund

Class A Shares

Class AX Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class CX Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class RX Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

1.00%

1.00%

0.50%

0.00%

0.00%

0.50%

0.00%

   November 4, 2009

February 12, 2010

November 4, 2009

November 4, 2009

February 12, 2010

November 4, 2009

November 4, 2009

September 24, 2012

February 12, 2010

November 4, 2009

   April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2030 Fund

Class A Shares

Class AX Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class CX Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class RX Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

1.00%

1.00%

0.50%

0.00%

0.00%

0.50%

0.00%

   November 4, 2009

February 12, 2010

November 4, 2009

November 4, 2009

February 12, 2010

November 4, 2009

November 4, 2009

September 24, 2012

February 12, 2010

November 4, 2009

   April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2040 Fund

Class A Shares

Class AX Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class CX Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class RX Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

1.00%

1.00%

0.50%

0.00%

0.00%

0.50%

0.00%

   November 4, 2009

February 12, 2010

November 4, 2009

November 4, 2009

February 12, 2010

November 4, 2009

November 4, 2009

September 24, 2012

February 12, 2010

November 4, 2009

   April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

 

See page 16 for footnotes to Exhibit A.

 

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Fund

   Contractual/
Voluntary
   Expense
Limitation
   Effective Date of
Current Limit
   Expiration
Date

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2050 Fund

Class A Shares

Class AX Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class CX Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class RX Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

1.00%

1.00%

0.50%

0.00%

0.00%

0.50%

0.00%

   November 4, 2009

February 12, 2010

November 4, 2009

November 4, 2009

February 12, 2010

November 4, 2009

November 4, 2009

September 24, 2012

February 12, 2010

November 4, 2009

   April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement Now Fund

Class A Shares

Class AX Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class CX Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class RX Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   0.25%

0.25%

1.00%

1.00%

1.00%

0.50%

0.00%

0.00%

0.50%

0.00%

   November 4, 2009

February 12, 2010

November 4, 2009

November 4, 2009

February 12, 2010

November 4, 2009

November 4, 2009

September 24, 2012

February 12, 2010

November 4, 2009

   April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

Invesco Conservative Allocation Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class S Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   1.50%

2.25%

2.25%

1.75%

1.25%

1.40%

1.25%

   July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco Convertible Securities Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   1.50%

2.25%

2.25%

1.25%

1.25%

1.25%

   July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

September 24, 2012

July 1, 2012

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco Global Low Volatility Equity Yield Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   1.46%

2.21%

2.21%

1.71%

1.21%

1.21%

   May 1, 2015

May 1, 2015

May 1, 2015

May 1, 2015

May 1, 2015

May 1, 2015

   April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

Invesco Growth Allocation Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class S Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.00%

2.75%

2.75%

2.25%

1.75%

1.90%

1.75%

   July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

 

See page 16 for footnotes to Exhibit A.

 

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Fund

   Contractual/
Voluntary
   Expense
Limitation
   Effective Date of
Current Limit
   Expiration
Date

Invesco Income Allocation Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   0.25%

1.00%

1.00%

0.50%

0.00%

0.00%

   May 1, 2012

May 1, 2012

May 1, 2012

May 1, 2012

May 1, 2012

May 1, 2012

   April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

Invesco International Allocation Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.25%

3.00%

3.00%

2.50%

2.00%

2.00%

   May 1, 2012

May 1, 2012

May 1, 2012

May 1, 2012

May 1, 2012

May 1, 2012

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco Mid Cap Core Equity Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.00%

2.75%

2.75%

2.25%

1.75%

1.75%

1.75%

   July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

September 24, 2012

July 1, 2009

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco Moderate Allocation Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class S Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   1.50%

2.25%

2.25%

1.75%

1.25%

1.40%

1.25%

   July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco Multi-Asset Inflation Fund

Class A Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   1.36% less net AFFE*

2.11% less net AFFE*

1.61% less net AFFE*

1.11% less net AFFE*

1.11% less net AFFE*

1.11% less net AFFE*

   October 14, 2014

October 14, 2014

October 14, 2014

October 14, 2014

October 14, 2014

October 14, 2014

   April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016

Invesco Small Cap Growth Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

Investor Class Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.00%

2.75%

2.75%

2.25%

1.75%

1.75%

1.75%

2.00%

   July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

September 24, 2012

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco U.S. Mortgage Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   1.50%

2.25%

2.25%

1.25%

1.25%

   July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

 

See page 16 for footnotes to Exhibit A.

 

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AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds)

 

Fund

   Contractual/
Voluntary
   Expense
Limitation
   Effective Date of
Current Limit
   Expiration
Date

Invesco Asia Pacific Growth Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.25%

3.00%

3.00%

2.00%

   July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco European Growth Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class Y Shares

Investor Class Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.25%

3.00%

3.00%

2.50%

2.00%

2.25%

   July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

   June 30, 2016

June 30. 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco Global Growth Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   1.31%

2.06%

2.06%

1.06%

1.06%

1.06%

   October 1, 2015

October 1, 2015

October 1, 2015

October 1, 2015

October 1, 2015

October 1, 2015

   February 28, 2017

February 28, 2017

February 28, 2017

February 28, 2017

February 28, 2017

February 28, 2017

Invesco Global Opportunities Fund

Class A Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   1.36%

2.11%

1.61%

1.11%

1.11%

1.11%

   August 1, 2012

August 1, 2012

August 1, 2012

August 1, 2012

September 24, 2012

August 1, 2012

   February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

Invesco Global Small & Mid Cap Growth Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.25%

3.00%

3.00%

2.00%

2.00%

   July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

   June 30. 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco International Companies Fund

Class A Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   1.33%

2.08%

1.58%

1.08%

1.08%

1.08%

   December 18, 2015

December 18, 2015

December 18, 2015

December 18, 2015

December 18, 2015

December 18, 2015

   December 31, 2016

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2016

Invesco International Core Equity Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

Investor Class Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.25%

3.00%

3.00%

2.50%

2.00%

2.00%

2.00%

2.25%

   July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

September 24, 2012

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

   June 30. 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

 

See page 16 for footnotes to Exhibit A.

 

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Fund

   Contractual/
Voluntary
   Expense
Limitation
   Effective Date of
Current Limit
   Expiration
Date

Invesco International Growth Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.25%

3.00%

3.00%

2.50%

2.00%

2.00%

2.00%

   July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco Select Opportunities Fund

Class A Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   1.51%

2.26%

1.76%

1.26%

1.26%

1.26%

   August 1, 2012

August 1, 2012

August 1, 2012

August 1, 2012

September 24, 2012

August 1, 2012

   February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

 

AIM Investment Funds (Invesco Investment Funds)

 

Fund

   Contractual/
Voluntary
   Expense
Limitation
   Effective Date of
Current Limit
   Expiration
Date

Invesco All Cap Market Neutral Fund

Class A Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   1.62%

2.37%

1.87%

1.37%

1.37%

1.37%

   December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013

   February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

Invesco Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund 3

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.00%

2.75%

2.75%

2.25%

1.75%

1.75%

1.75%

   July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

September 24, 2012

July 1, 2012

   June 30. 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco Balanced-Risk Commodity Strategy Fund 4

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.00%

2.75%

2.75%

2.25%

1.75%

1.75%

1.75%

   July 1, 2014

July 1, 2014

July 1, 2014

July 1, 2014

July 1, 2014

July 1, 2014

July 1, 2014

   June 30. 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco Developing Markets Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.25%

3.00%

3.00%

2.00%

2.00%

2.00%

   July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

September 24, 2012

July 1, 2012

   June 30. 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

 

See page 16 for footnotes to Exhibit A.

 

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Fund

   Contractual/
Voluntary
   Expense
Limitation
   Effective Date of
Current Limit
   Expiration
Date

Invesco Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Class A Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   1.85%

2.60%

2.10%

1.60%

1.60%

1.60%

   May 11, 2011

May 11, 2011

May 11, 2011

May 11, 2011

September 24, 2012

May 11, 2011

   February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

Invesco Emerging Market Local Currency Debt Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class Y Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   1.24%

1.99%

1.99%

1.49%

0.99%

0.99%

0.99%

   June 14, 2010

June 14, 2010

June 14, 2010

June 14, 2010

June 14, 2010

June 14, 2010

September 24, 2012

   February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

Invesco Endeavor Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.00%

2.75%

2.75%

2.25%

1.75%

1.75%

1.75%

   July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

September 24, 2012

July 1, 2009

   June 30. 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco Global Health Care Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class Y Shares

Investor Class Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.00%

2.75%

2.75%

1.75%

2.00%

   July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

   June 30. 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco Global Infrastructure Fund

Class A Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class Y Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   1.40%

2.15%

1.65%

1.15%

1.15%

1.15%

   May 2, 2014

May 2, 2014

May 2, 2014

May 2, 2014

May 2, 2014

May 2, 2014

   February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

Invesco Global Markets Strategy Fund 5

Class A Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   1.80% less net AFFE*

2.55% less net AFFE*

2.05% less net AFFE*

1.55% less net AFFE*

1.55% less net AFFE*

1.55% less net AFFE*

   December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013

   February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

Invesco Global Market Neutral Fund

Class A Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   1.62%

2.37%

1.87%

1.37%

1.37%

1.37%

   December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013

   February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

Invesco Global Targeted Returns Fund 6

Class A Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   1.80% less net AFFE*

2.55% less net AFFE*

2.05% less net AFFE*

1.55% less net AFFE*

1.55% less net AFFE*

1.55% less net AFFE*

   December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013

   February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

 

See page 16 for footnotes to Exhibit A.

 

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Fund

   Contractual/
Voluntary
   Expense
Limitation
   Effective Date of
Current Limit
   Expiration
Date

Invesco Greater China Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.25%

3.00%

3.00%

2.00%

2.00%

   July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco International Total Return Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   1.10%

1.85%

1.85%

0.85%

0.85%

0.85%

   March 31, 2006

March 31, 2006

March 31, 2006

October 3, 2008

September 24, 2012

March 31, 2006

   February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

Invesco Long/Short Equity Fund

Class A Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   1.87%

2.62%

2.12%

1.62%

1.62%

1.62%

   December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013

   February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

Invesco Low Volatility Emerging Markets Fund

Class A Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   1.72%

2.47%

1.97%

1.47%

1.47%

1.47%

   December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013

   February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

Invesco MLP Fund

Class A Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   1.50%

2.25%

1.75%

1.25%

1.25%

1.25%

   August 29, 2014

August 29, 2014

August 29, 2014

August 29, 2014

August 29, 2014

August 29, 2014

   February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

Invesco Macro International Equity Fund

Class A Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   1.43%

2.18%

1.68%

1.18%

1.18%

1.18%

   December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013

   February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

Invesco Macro Long/Short Fund

Class A Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   1.87%

2.62%

2.12%

1.62%

1.62%

1.62%

   December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013

   February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

Invesco Pacific Growth Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.25%

3.00%

3.00%

2.50%

2.00%

2.00%

   July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

   June 30. 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

 

See page 16 for footnotes to Exhibit A.

 

12


Fund

   Contractual/
Voluntary
   Expense
Limitation
   Effective Date of
Current Limit
   Expiration
Date

Invesco Premium Income Fund

Class A Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   1.05%

1.80%

1.30%

0.80%

0.80%

0.80%

   March 1, 2015

March 1, 2015

March 1, 2015

March 1, 2015

March 1, 2015

March 1, 2015

   February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

Invesco Select Companies Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.00%

2.75%

2.75%

2.25%

1.75%

1.75%

   July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

   June 30. 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco Strategic Income Fund

Class A Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class Y Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   0.85% less net AFFE*

1.60% less net AFFE*

1.10% less net AFFE*

0.60% less net AFFE*

0.60% less net AFFE*

0.60% less net AFFE*

   May 2, 2014

May 2, 2014

May 2, 2014

May 2, 2014

May 2, 2014

May 2, 2014

   February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

Invesco Unconstrained Bond Fund

Class A Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class Y Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   1.04% less net AFFE*

1.79% less net AFFE*

1.29% less net AFFE*

0.79% less net AFFE*

0.79% less net AFFE*

0.79% less net AFFE*

   October 14, 2014

October 14, 2014

October 14, 2014

October 14, 2014

October 14, 2014

October 14, 2014

   February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

 

AIM Investment Securities Funds (Invesco Investment Securities Funds)

 

Fund

   Contractual/
Voluntary
   Expense
Limitation
   Effective Date of
Current Limit
   Expiration
Date

Invesco Corporate Bond Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   1.50%

2.25%

2.25%

1.75%

1.25%

1.25%

1.25%

   July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

September 24, 2012

July 1, 2012

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco Global Real Estate Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.00%

2.75%

2.75%

2.25%

1.75%

1.75%

1.75%

   July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

September 24, 2012

July 1, 2009

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco High Yield Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

Investor Class Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   1.50%

2.25%

2.25%

1.25%

1.25%

1.25%

1.50%

   July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

 

See page 16 for footnotes to Exhibit A.

 

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Fund

   Contractual/
Voluntary
   Expense
Limitation
   Effective Date of
Current Limit
   Expiration
Date

Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund

Class A Shares

Class A2 Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   0.55%

0.45%

0.30%

0.30%

0.30%

   December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

   December 31, 2016

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2016

Invesco Real Estate Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

Investor Class Shares

  

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

  

2.00%

2.75%

2.75%

2.25%

1.75%

1.75%

1.75%

2.00%

   July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

September 24, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco Short Term Bond Fund

Class A Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   1.40%

1.75% 2

1.75%

1.25%

1.25%

1.25%

   July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco U.S. Government Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class Y Shares

Investor Class Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   1.50%

2.25%

2.25%

1.75%

1.25%

1.25%

1.50%

   July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds)

Fund

   Contractual/
Voluntary
   Expense
Limitation
   Effective Date of
Current Limit
   Expiration
Date

Invesco American Value Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.00%

2.75%

2.75%

2.25%

1.75%

1.75%

1.75%

   July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco Comstock Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.00%

2.75%

2.75%

2.25%

1.75%

1.75%

1.75%

   July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

September 24, 2012

July 1, 2012

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco Energy Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class Y Shares

Investor Class Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.00%

2.75%

2.75%

1.75%

1.75%

2.00%

   July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

 

See page 16 for footnotes to Exhibit A.

 

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Fund

   Contractual/
Voluntary
   Expense
Limitation
   Effective Date of
Current Limit
   Expiration
Date

Invesco Dividend Income Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

Investor Class Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   1.14%

1.89%

1.89%

0.89%

0.89%

0.89%

1.14%

   September 1, 2014

September 1, 2014

September 1, 2014

September 1, 2014

September 1, 2014

September 1, 2014

September 1, 2014

   August 31, 2016

August 31, 2016

August 31, 2016

August 31, 2016

August 31, 2016

August 31, 2016

August 31, 2016

Invesco Gold & Precious Metals Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class Y Shares

Investor Class Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.00%

2.75%

2.75%

1.75%

2.00%

   July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco Mid Cap Growth Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   1.15%

1.90%

1.90%

1.40%

0.90%

0.90%

0.90%

   July 15, 2013

July 15, 2013

July 15, 2013

July 15, 2013

July 15, 2013

July 15, 2013

July 15, 2013

   July 31, 2015

July 31, 2015

July 31, 2015

July 31, 2015

July 31, 2015

July 31, 2015

July 31, 2015

Invesco Mid Cap Growth Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class R6 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.00%

2.75%

2.75%

2.25%

1.75%

1.75%

1.75%

   August 1, 2015

August 1, 2015

August 1, 2015

August 1, 2015

August 1, 2015

August 1, 2015

August 1, 2015

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco Small Cap Value Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.00%

2.75%

2.75%

1.75%

   July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco Technology Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class Y Shares

Investor Class Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.00%

2.75%

2.75%

1.75%

1.75%

2.00%

   July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco Technology Sector Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.00%

2.75%

2.75%

1.75%

   February 12, 2010

February 12, 2010

February 12, 2010

February 12, 2010

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco Value Opportunities Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   2.00%

2.75%

2.75%

2.25%

1.75%

1.75%

   July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

 

See page 16 for footnotes to Exhibit A.

 

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AIM Tax-Exempt Funds (Invesco Tax-Exempt Funds)

 

Fund

   Contractual/
Voluntary
   Expense
Limitation
   Effective Date of
Current Limit
   Expiration
Date

Invesco High Yield Municipal Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   1.50%

2.25%

2.25%

1.25%

1.25%

   July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco Intermediate Term Municipal Income Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   0.80%

1.55%

1.55%

0.55%

   July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco Municipal Income Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class Y Shares

Investor Class

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   1.50%

2.25%

2.25%

1.25%

1.50%

   July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

July 15, 2013

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco New York Tax Free Income Fund

Class A Shares

Class B Shares

Class C Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   1.50%

2.25%

2.25%

1.25%

   July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco Limited Term Municiipal Income Fund

Class A Shares

Class A2 Shares

Class C Shares

Class R5 Shares

Class Y Shares

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   1.50%

1.25%

2.25%

1.25%

1.25%

   July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

June 30, 2013

July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

   June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Invesco Management Trust

Fund

   Contractual/
Voluntary
   Expense
Limitation
   Effective Date of
Current Limit
   Expiration
Date

Invesco Conservative Income Fund

Institutional Class

   Contractual    0.28%    July 1, 2014    December 31, 2015
Invesco Securities Trust

Fund

   Contractual/
Voluntary
   Expense
Limitation
   Effective Date of
Current Limit
   Expiration
Date

Invesco Balanced-Risk Aggressive Allocation Fund

   Contractual    1.15% less net AFFE*    January 16, 2013    February 29, 2016

 

* Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses (“AFFE”) will be calculated as of the Fund’s fiscal year end according to Instruction 3(f) of Item 3 of Form N-1A. “Net AFFE” will be calculated by subtracting any waivers by Invesco associated with investments in affiliated funds, such as investments in affiliated money market funds, from the AFFE calculated in accordance with the preceding sentence. For clarity, the NET AFFE calculated as of the Fund’s fiscal year end will be used throughout the waiver period in establishing the Fund’s waiver amount, regardless of whether actual AFFE is more or less during the waiver period.
1   The total operating expenses of any class of shares established after the date of this Memorandum of Agreement will be limited to the amount established for Class A Shares plus the difference between the new class 12b-1 rate and the Class A 12b-1 rate.
2   The expense limit shown is the expense limit after Rule 12b-1 fee waivers by Invesco Distributors, Inc.
3   Includes waived fees or reimbursed expenses that Invesco receives from Invesco Cayman Commodity Fund I, Ltd.
4   Includes waived fees or reimbursed expenses that Invesco receives from Invesco Cayman Commodity Fund III, Ltd.
5   Includes waived fees or reimbursed expenses that Invesco receives from Invesco Cayman Commodity Fund V, Ltd.
6   Includes waived fees or reimbursed expenses that Invesco receives from Invesco Cayman Commodity Fund VII, Ltd.

 

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EXHIBIT “B” – INSTITUTIONAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS 1,2

Short-Term Investments Trust

 

Fund

   Contractual/
Voluntary
   Expense
Limitation
   Effective Date of
Current Limit
   Expiration
Date

Government & Agency Portfolio

Cash Management Class

Corporate Class

Institutional Class

Personal Investment Class

Private Investment Class

Reserve Class

Resource Class

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   0.22% 2

0.17%

0.14%

0.69% 2

0.44% 2

1.01% 2

0.30% 2

   July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

   December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

Government TaxAdvantage Portfolio

Cash Management Class

Corporate Class

Institutional Class

Personal Investment Class

Private Investment Class

Reserve Class

Resource Class

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   0.22% 2

0.17%

0.14%

0.69% 2

0.39% 2

1.01% 2

0.30% 2

   July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

   December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

Liquid Assets Portfolio

Cash Management Class

Corporate Class

Institutional Class

Personal Investment Class

Private Investment Class

Reserve Class

Resource Class

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   0.22% 2

0.17%

0.14%

0.69% 2

0.44% 2

1.01% 2

0.34%

   July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

   December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

STIC Prime Portfolio

Cash Management Class

Corporate Class

Institutional Class

Personal Investment Class

Private Investment Class

Reserve Class

Resource Class

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   0.22% 2

0.17%

0.14%

0.69% 2

0.44% 2

1.01% 2

0.30% 2

   July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

   December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

Tax-Free Cash Reserve Portfolio 3

Cash Management Class

Corporate Class

Institutional Class

Personal Investment Class

Private Investment Class

Reserve Class

Resource Class

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   0.33% 2

0.28%

0.25%

0.80% 2

0.50% 2

1.12% 2

0.41% 2

   July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

   December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

Treasury Portfolio

Cash Management Class

Corporate Class

Institutional Class

Personal Investment Class

Private Investment Class

Reserve Class

Resource Class

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   0.22% 2

0.17%

0.14%

0.69% 2

0.44% 2

1.01% 2

0.30% 2

   July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

   December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

 

1   The expense rate excluding 12b-1 fees of any class of shares established after the date of this Memorandum of Agreement will be the same as existing classes.
2   The expense limit shown is the expense limit after Rule 12b-1 fee waivers by Invesco Distributors, Inc.
3   The expense limitation also excludes Trustees’ fees and federal registration expenses.

 

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EXHIBIT “C” – VARIABLE INSURANCE FUNDS

AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds)

 

Fund

   Contractual/
Voluntary
   Expense
Limitation
   Effective Date of
Current Limit
   Expiration
Date

Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund

Series I Shares

   Contractual    2.00%    July 1, 2014    June 30, 2016

Series II Shares

   Contractual    2.25%    July 1, 2014    June 30, 2016

Invesco V.I. American Value Fund

Series I Shares

   Contractual    2.00%    July 1, 2012    June 30, 2016

Series II Shares

   Contractual    2.25%    July 1, 2012    June 30, 2016

Invesco V.I. Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund 1

Series I Shares

   Contractual    0.80% less net AFFE*    May 1, 2014    April 30, 2016

Series II Shares

   Contractual    1.05% less net AFFE*    May 1, 2014    April 30, 2016

Invesco V.I. Comstock Fund

Series I Shares

   Contractual    0.78%    May 1, 2013    April 30, 2016

Series II Shares

   Contractual    1.03%    May 1, 2013    April 30, 2016

Invesco V.I. Core Equity Fund

Series I Shares

   Contractual    2.00%    May 1, 2013    June 30, 2016

Series II Shares

   Contractual    2.25%    May 1, 2013    June 30, 2016

Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund

Series I Shares

   Contractual    0.61%    April 30, 2015    April 30, 2016

Series II Shares

   Contractual    0.86%    April 30, 2015    April 30, 2016

Invesco V.I. Diversified Dividend Fund

Series I Shares

   Contractual    2.00%    May 1, 2013    June 30, 2016

Series II Shares

   Contractual    2.25%    May 1, 2013    June 30, 2016

Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund

Series I Shares

   Contractual    2.00%    July 1, 2012    June 30, 2016

Series II Shares

   Contractual    2.25%    July 1, 2012    June 30, 2016

Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund

Series I Shares

   Contractual    1.50%    July 1, 2012    June 30, 2016

Series II Shares

   Contractual    1.75%    July 1, 2012    June 30, 2016

Invesco V.I. Global Core Equity Fund

Series I Shares

   Contractual    2.25%    July 1, 2012    June 30, 2016

Series II Shares

   Contractual    2.50%    July 1, 2012    June 30, 2016

Invesco V.I. Global Health Care Fund

Series I Shares

   Contractual    2.00%    May 1. 2013    June 30, 2016

Series II Shares

   Contractual    2.25%    May 1, 2013    June 30, 2016

Invesco V.I. Global Real Estate Fund

Series I Shares

   Contractual    2.00%    May 1. 2013    June 30, 2016

Series II Shares

   Contractual    2.25%    May 1, 2013    June 30, 2016

 

1 Includes waived fees or reimbursed expenses that Invesco receives from Invesco Cayman Commodity Fund IV, Ltd.

 

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Fund

   Contractual/
Voluntary
   Expense
Limitation
   Effective Date of
Current Limit
   Expiration
Date

Invesco V.I. Government Securities Fund

Series I Shares

   Contractual    1.50%    May 1, 2013    June 30, 2016

Series II Shares

   Contractual    1.75%    May 1, 2013    June 30, 2016

Invesco V.I. Growth and Income Fund

Series I Shares

   Contractual    0.78%    May 1. 2013    April 30, 2016

Series II Shares

   Contractual    1.03%    May 1, 2013    April 30, 2016

Invesco V.I. High Yield Fund

Series I Shares

   Contractual    1.50%    May 1, 2014    June 30, 2016

Series II Shares

   Contractual    1.75%    May 1, 2014    June 30, 2016

Invesco V.I. International Growth Fund

Series I Shares

   Contractual    2.25%    July 1, 2012    June 30, 2016

Series II Shares

   Contractual    2.50%    July 1, 2012    June 30, 2016

Invesco V.I. Managed Volatility Fund

Series I Shares

   Contractual    2.00%    May 1, 2015    June 30, 2016

Series II Shares

   Contractual    2.25%    May 1, 2015    June 30, 2016

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Core Equity Fund

Series I Shares

   Contractual    2.00%    May 1. 2013    June 30, 2016

Series II Shares

   Contractual    2.25%    May 1, 2013    June 30, 2016

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Growth Fund

Series I Shares

   Contractual    2.00%    July 1, 2014    June 30, 2016

Series II Shares

   Contractual    2.25%    July 1, 2014    June 30, 2016

Invesco V.I. Money Market Fund

Series I Shares

   Contractual    1.50%    May 1. 2013    June 30, 2016

Series II Shares

   Contractual    1.75%    May 1, 2013    June 30, 2016

Invesco V.I. S&P 500 Index Fund

Series I Shares

   Contractual    2.00%    July 1, 2012    June 30, 2016

Series II Shares

   Contractual    2.25%    July 1, 2012    June 30, 2016

Invesco V.I. Small Cap Equity Fund

Series I Shares

   Contractual    2.00%    May 1. 2013    June 30, 2016

Series II Shares

   Contractual    2.25%    May 1, 2013    June 30, 2016

Invesco V.I. Technology Fund

Series I Shares

   Contractual    2.00%    May 1. 2013    June 30, 2016

Series II Shares

   Contractual    2.25%    May 1, 2013    June 30, 2016

Invesco V.I. Value Opportunities Fund

Series I Shares

   Contractual    2.00%    May 1. 2013    June 30, 2016

Series II Shares

   Contractual    2.25%    May 1, 2013    June 30, 2016

 

* Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses (“AFFE”) will be calculated as of the Fund’s fiscal year end according to Instruction 3(f) of Item 3 of Form N-1A. “Net AFFE” will be calculated by subtracting any waivers by Invesco associated with investments in affiliated funds, such as investments in affiliated money market funds, from the AFFE calculated in accordance with the preceding sentence. For clarity, the NET AFFE calculated as of the Fund’s fiscal year end will be used throughout the waiver period in establishing the Fund’s waiver amount, regardless of whether actual AFFE is more or less during the waiver period.  

 

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EXHIBIT “D” – CLOSED-END FUNDS

Invesco California Value Municipal Income Trust

 

Fund

   Contractual/
Voluntary
   Expense
Limitation
   Effective Date of
Current Limit
   Commitment End
Date

Invesco California Value Municipal Income Trust

   Voluntary    0.73%    July 1, 2015    N/A

 

Invesco Municipal Opportunity Trust

 

Fund

   Contractual/
Voluntary
   Expense
Limitation
   Effective Date of
Current Limit
   Commitment End
Date

Invesco Municipal Opportunity Trust

   Voluntary    0.89%    November 1, 2014    N/A

 

Invesco Quality Municipal Income Trust

 

Fund

   Contractual/
Voluntary
   Expense
Limitation
   Effective Date of
Current Limit
   Commitment End
Date

Invesco Quality Municipal Income Trust

   Voluntary    0.50%    October 15, 2012    N/A

 

Invesco Trust for Investment Grade New York Municipals

 

Fund

   Contractual/
Voluntary
   Expense
Limitation
   Effective Date of
Current Limit
   Commitment End
Date

Invesco Trust for Investment Grade New York Municipals

   Voluntary    0.69%    August 27, 2012    N/A

 

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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT

(Advisory Fee Waivers)

This Memorandum of Agreement is entered into as of the effective date on the attached Exhibit A and B (each an “Exhibit” or, collectively the “Exhibits”), between AIM Counselor Series Trust (Invesco Counselor Series Trust), AIM Equity Funds (Invesco Equity Funds), AIM Funds Group (Invesco Funds Group), AIM Growth Series (Invesco Growth Series), AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds), AIM Investment Funds (Invesco Investment Funds), AIM Investment Securities Funds (Invesco Investment Securities Funds), AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds), AIM Tax-Exempt Funds (Invesco Tax-Exempt Funds), AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), Invesco Advantage Municipal Income Trust II, Invesco California Value Municipal Income Trust, Invesco Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund, Invesco High Income Trust II, Invesco Management Trust, Invesco Municipal Opportunity Trust, Invesco Municipal Trust, Invesco Pennsylvania Value Municipal Income Trust, Invesco Securities Trust, Invesco Senior Income Trust, Invesco Trust for Investment Grade Municipals, Invesco Trust for Investment Grade New York Municipals and Invesco Value Municipal Income Trust (each a “Trust” or, collectively, the “Trusts”), on behalf of the funds listed on the Exhibits to this Memorandum of Agreement (the “Funds”), and Invesco Advisers, Inc. (“Invesco”). Invesco shall and hereby agrees to waive fees of the Funds, on behalf of their respective classes as applicable, severally and not jointly, as indicated in the Exhibits.

For and in consideration of the mutual terms and agreements set forth herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, Invesco agrees that until at least the expiration date set forth on Exhibit A (the “Expiration Date”) and with respect to those Funds listed on the Exhibit, Invesco will waive its advisory fees at the rate set forth on the Exhibit.

For and in consideration of the mutual terms and agreements set forth herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Trusts and Invesco agree as follows:

 

  1. Invesco agrees that until the expiration date, if any, of the commitment set forth on the attached Exhibit B occurs, as such Exhibit B is amended from time to time, Invesco will waive advisory fees payable by an Investing Fund (defined below) in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fee Invesco receives on the Uninvested Cash (defined below) from the Affiliated Money Market Fund (defined below) in which the Investing Fund invests (the “Waiver”).

 

  i. Invesco’s Fund Accounting Group will calculate, and apply, the Waiver monthly, based upon the average investment of Uninvested Cash made by the Investing Fund during the previous month in an Affiliated Money Market Fund.

 

  ii. The Waiver will not apply to those Investing Funds that do not charge an advisory fee, either due to the terms of their advisory agreement, or as a result of contractual or voluntary fee waivers.

 

  iii. The Waiver will not apply to cash collateral for securities lending.

For purposes of the paragraph above, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

 

  (a) “Affiliated Money Market Fund” - any existing or future Trust that holds itself out as a money market fund and complies with Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

 

  (b) “Investing Fund” – any Fund investing Cash Balances and/or Cash Collateral in an Affiliated Money Market Fund; and

 

  (c) “Uninvested Cash” - cash available and uninvested by a Trust that may result from a variety of sources, including dividends or interest received on portfolio securities, unsettled securities transactions, strategic reserves, matured investments, proceeds from liquidation of investment securities, dividend payments, or new investor capital.


  2. Neither a Trust nor Invesco may remove or amend the Waiver to a Trust’s detriment prior to the Expiration Date without requesting and receiving the approval of the Board of Trustee of the applicable Fund’s Trust to remove or amend such Waiver. Invesco will not have any right to reimbursement of any amount so waived.

Subject to the foregoing paragraphs, Invesco agrees to review the then-current waivers for each class of the Funds listed on the Exhibits on a date prior to the Expiration Date to determine whether such waivers should be amended, continued or terminated. The waivers will expire upon the Expiration Date unless Invesco has agreed to continue them. The Exhibits will be amended to reflect any such agreement.

It is expressly agreed that the obligations of the Trusts hereunder shall not be binding upon any of the Trustees, shareholders, nominees, officers, agents or employees of the Trusts personally, but shall only bind the assets and property of the Funds, as provided in each Trust’s Agreement and Declaration of Trust. The execution and delivery of this Memorandum of Agreement have been authorized by the Trustees of each Trust, and this Memorandum of Agreement has been executed and delivered by an authorized officer of each Trust acting as such; neither such authorization by such Trustees nor such execution and delivery by such officer shall 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 assets and property of the Funds, as provided in each Trust’s Agreement and Declaration of Trust.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the Trusts, on behalf of itself and its Funds listed in Exhibit A and B to this Memorandum of Agreement, and Invesco have entered into this Memorandum of Agreement as of the Effective Date on the attached Exhibits.

 

AIM COUNSELOR SERIES TRUST (INVESCO COUNSELOR SERIES TRUST)

AIM EQUITY FUNDS (INVESCO EQUITY FUNDS)

AIM FUNDS GROUP (INVESCO FUNDS GROUP)

AIM GROWTH SERIES (INVESCO GROWTH SERIES)

AIM INTERNATIONAL MUTUAL FUNDS (INVESCO INTERNATIONAL MUTUAL FUNDS)

AIM INVESTMENT FUNDS (INVESCO INVESTMENT FUNDS)

AIM INVESTMENT SECURITIES FUNDS (INVESCO INVESTMENT SECURITIES FUNDS)

AIM SECTOR FUNDS (INVESCO SECTOR FUNDS)

AIM TAX-EXEMPT FUNDS (INVESCO TAX-EXEMPT FUNDS)

AIM TREASURER’S SERIES TRUST (INVESCO TREASURER’S SERIES TRUST)

AIM VARIABLE INSURANCE FUNDS (INVESCO VARIABLE INSURANCE FUNDS)

INVESCO ADVANTAGE MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST II

INVESCO CALIFORNIA VALUE MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST

INVESCO DYNAMIC CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES FUND

INVESCO HIGH INCOME TRUST II

INVESCO MANAGEMENT TRUST

INVESCO MUNICIPAL OPPORTUNITY TRUST

INVESCO MUNICIPAL TRUST

INVESCO PENNSYLVANIA VALUE MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST

INVESCO SECURITIES TRUST

INVESCO SENIOR INCOME TRUST

INVESCO TRUST FOR INVESTMENT GRADE MUNICIPALS

INVESCO TRUST FOR INVESTMENT GRADE NEW YORK MUNICIPALS

INVESCO VALUE MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST
 

 

on behalf of the Funds listed in the Exhibit to

this Memorandum of Agreement

  By:   

 

  
  Title:    Senior Vice President   
  INVESCO ADVISERS, INC.   
  By:   

 

  
  Title:    Senior Vice President   


Exhibit A to Advisory Fee MOA

 

AIM Counselor

Series Trust

(Invesco Counselor

Series Trust)

  

Waiver Description

   Effective Date    Expiration
Date

Invesco Strategic Real Return Fund

  

Invesco will waive advisory fees in an amount equal to the advisory fees earned on underlying affiliated investments

   4/30/2014    06/30/2017

AIM Investment

Funds (Invesco

Investment Funds

  

Waiver Description

   Effective Date    Expiration
Date

Invesco Global Targeted Returns Fund

  

Invesco will waive advisory fees in an amount equal to the advisory fees earned on underlying affiliated investments

   12/17/2013    06/30/2017

Invesco Strategic Income Fund

  

Invesco will waive advisory fees in an amount equal to the advisory fees earned on underlying affiliated investments

   5/2/2014    06/30/2017

Invesco Unconstrained Bond Fund

  

Invesco will waive advisory fees in an amount equal to the advisory fees earned on underlying affiliated investments

   10/14/2014    06/30/2017

AIM Treasurer’s

Series Trust

(Invesco Treasurer’s

Series Trust)

  

Waiver Description

   Effective Date    Expiration
Date

Premier Portfolio

  

Invesco will waive advisory fees in the amount of 0.07% of the Fund’s average daily net assets

   2/1/2011    12/31/2015

Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio

  

Invesco will waive advisory fees in the amount of 0.07% of the Fund’s average daily net assets

   2/1/2011    12/31/2015


EXHIBIT “B”

AIM COUNSELOR SERIES TRUST (INVESCO COUNSELOR SERIES TRUST)

 

PORTFOLIO

   EFFECTIVE DATE    COMMITTED UNTIL

Invesco American Franchise Fund

   February 12, 2010    June 30, 2017

Invesco California Tax-Free Income Fund

   February 12, 2010    June 30, 2017

Invesco Core Plus Bond Fund

   June 2, 2009    June 30, 2017

Invesco Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund

   February 12, 2010    June 30, 2017

Invesco Equity and Income Fund

   February 12, 2010    June 30, 2017

Invesco Floating Rate Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco Global Real Estate Income Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco Growth and Income Fund

   February 12, 2010    June 30, 2017

Invesco Low Volatility Equity Yield Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco Pennsylvania Tax Free Income Fund

   February 12, 2010    June 30, 2017

Invesco S&P 500 Index Fund

   February 12, 2010    June 30, 2017

Invesco Short Duration High Yield Municipal Fund

   September 30, 2015    June 30, 2017

Invesco Small Cap Discovery Fund

   February 12, 2010    June 30, 2017

Invesco Strategic Real Return Fund

   April 30, 2014    June 30, 2017

AIM EQUITY FUNDS (INVESCO EQUITY FUNDS)

 

PORTFOLIO

   EFFECTIVE DATE    COMMITTED UNTIL

Invesco Charter Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco Diversified Dividend Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco Summit Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

AIM FUNDS GROUP (INVESCO FUNDS GROUP)

 

FUND

   EFFECTIVE DATE    COMMITTED UNTIL

Invesco European Small Company Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco Global Core Equity Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco International Small Company Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco Small Cap Equity Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

AIM GROWTH SERIES (INVESCO GROWTH SERIES)

 

FUND

   EFFECTIVE DATE    COMMITTED UNTIL

Invesco Convertible Securities Fund

   February 12, 2010    June 30, 2017

Invesco Global Low Volatility Equity Yield Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco Mid Cap Core Equity Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco Small Cap Growth Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco U.S. Mortgage Fund

   February 12, 2010    June 30, 2017

AIM INTERNATIONAL MUTUAL FUNDS (INVESCO INTERNATIONAL MUTUAL FUNDS)

 

FUND

   EFFECTIVE DATE    COMMITTED UNTIL

Invesco Asia Pacific Growth Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco European Growth Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco Global Growth Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco Global Opportunities Fund

   August 3, 2012    June 30, 2017

Invesco Global Small & Mid Cap Growth Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco International Companies Fund

   December 18, 2015    June 30, 2017

Invesco International Core Equity Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco International Growth Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco Select Opportunities Fund

   August 3, 2012    June 30, 2017


AIM INVESTMENT FUNDS (INVESCO INVESTMENT FUNDS)

 

FUND

   EFFECTIVE DATE    COMMITTED UNTIL

Invesco All Cap Market Neutral Fund

   December 17, 2013    June 30, 2017

Invesco Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund 1

   May 29, 2009    June 30, 2017

Invesco Balanced-Risk Commodity Strategy Fund 2

   November 29, 2010    June 30, 2017

Invesco Developing Markets Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco Emerging Markets Equity Fund

   May 11, 2011    June 30, 2017

Invesco Emerging Market Local Currency Debt Fund

   June 14, 2010    June 30, 2017

Invesco Endeavor Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco Global Health Care Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco Global Infrastructure Fund

   May 2, 2014    June 30, 2017

Invesco Global Market Neutral Fund

   December 17, 2013    June 30, 2017

Invesco Global Markets Strategy Fund 3

   September 25, 2012    June 30, 2017

Invesco Global Targeted Returns Fund 4

   December 17, 2013    June 30, 2017

Invesco Greater China Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco International Total Return Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco Long/Short Equity Fund

   December 17, 2013    June 30, 2017

Invesco Low Volatility Emerging Markets Fund

   December 17, 2013    June 30, 2017

Invesco Macro International Equity Fund

   December 17, 2013    June 30, 2017

Invesco Macro Long/Short Fund

   December 17, 2013    June 30, 2017

Invesco MLP Fund

   August 29, 2014    June 30, 2017

Invesco Pacific Growth Fund

   February 12, 2010    June 30, 2017

Invesco Premium Income Fund

   December 13, 2011    June 30, 2017

Invesco Select Companies Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco Strategic Income Fund

   May 2, 2014    June 30, 2017

Invesco Unconstrained Bond Fund

   October 14, 2014    June 30, 2017

AIM INVESTMENT SECURITIES FUNDS (INVESCO INVESTMENT SECURITIES FUNDS)

 

FUND

   EFFECTIVE DATE    COMMITTED UNTIL

Invesco Corporate Bond Fund

   February 12, 2010    June 30, 2017

Invesco Global Real Estate Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco High Yield Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco Limited Maturity Treasury Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco Money Market Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco Real Estate Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco Short Term Bond Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco U.S. Government Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

 

1   Advisory fees to be waived by Invesco for Invesco Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund also include advisory fees that Invesco receives on the Uninvested Cash from the Affiliated Money Market Fund in which Invesco Cayman Commodity Fund I, Ltd. invests.
2 Advisory fees to be waived by Invesco for Invesco Balanced-Risk Commodity Strategy Fund also include advisory fees that Invesco receives on the Uninvested Cash from the Affiliated Money Market Fund in which Invesco Cayman Commodity Fund III, Ltd. invests.
3 Advisory fees to be waived by Invesco for Invesco Global Markets Strategy Fund also include advisory fees that Invesco receives on the Uninvested Cash from the Affiliated Money Market Fund in which Invesco Cayman Commodity Fund V, Ltd. invests.
4 Advisory fees to be waived by Invesco for Invesco Global Targeted Returns Fund also include advisory fees that Invesco receives on the Uninvested Cash from the Affiliated Money Market Fund in which Invesco Cayman Commodity Fund VII, Ltd. invests.


AIM SECTOR FUNDS (INVESCO SECTOR FUNDS)

 

FUND

   EFFECTIVE DATE    COMMITTED UNTIL

Invesco American Value Fund

   February 12, 2010    June 30, 2017

Invesco Comstock Fund

   February 12, 2010    June 30, 2017

Invesco Energy Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco Dividend Income Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco Gold & Precious Metals Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco Mid Cap Growth Fund

   February 12, 2010    June 30, 2017

Invesco Small Cap Value Fund

   February 12, 2010    June 30, 2017

Invesco Technology Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco Technology Sector Fund

   February 12, 2010    June 30, 2017

Invesco Value Opportunities Fund

   February 12, 2010    June 30, 2017

AIM TAX-EXEMPT FUNDS (INVESCO TAX-EXEMPT FUNDS)

 

FUND

   EFFECTIVE DATE    COMMITTED UNTIL

Invesco High Yield Municipal Fund

   February 12, 2010    June 30, 2017

Invesco Intermediate Term Municipal Income Fund

   February 12, 2010    June 30, 2017

Invesco Municipal Income Fund

   February 12, 2010    June 30, 2017

Invesco New York Tax Free Income Fund

   February 12, 2010    June 30, 2017

Invesco Tax-Exempt Cash Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco Limited Term Municipal Income Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

AIM VARIABLE INSURANCE FUNDS (INVESCO VARIABLE INSURANCE FUNDS)

 

FUND

   EFFECTIVE DATE    COMMITTED UNTIL

Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund

   February 12, 2010    June 30, 2017

Invesco V.I. American Value Fund

   February 12, 2010    June 30, 2017

Invesco V.I. Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund 5

   December 22, 2010    June 30, 2017

Invesco V.I. Comstock Fund

   February 12, 2010    June 30, 2017

Invesco V.I. Core Equity Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund

   April 30, 2015    June 30, 2017

Invesco V.I. Diversified Dividend Fund

   February 12, 2010    June 30, 2017

Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund

   February 12, 2010    June 30, 2017

Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund

   February 12, 2010    June 30, 2017

Invesco V.I. Global Core Equity Fund

   February 12, 2010    June 30, 2017

Invesco V.I. Global Health Care Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco V.I. Global Real Estate Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco V.I. Government Securities Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco V.I. Growth and Income Fund

   February 12, 2010    June 30, 2017

Invesco V.I. High Yield Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco V.I. International Growth Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco V.I. Managed Volatility Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Core Equity Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Growth Fund

   February 12, 2010    June 30, 2017

Invesco V.I. Money Market Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco V.I. S&P 500 Index Fund

   February 12, 2010    June 30, 2017

Invesco V.I. Small Cap Equity Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco V.I. Technology Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

Invesco V.I. Value Opportunities Fund

   July 1, 2007    June 30, 2017

 

5   Advisory fees to be waived by Invesco for Invesco V.I. Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund also include advisory fees that Invesco receives on the Uninvested Cash from the Affiliated Money Market Fund in which Invesco Cayman Commodity Fund IV, Ltd. invests.


INVESCO SECURITIES TRUST

 

FUND

   EFFECTIVE DATE    COMMITTED UNTIL

Invesco Balanced-Risk Aggressive Allocation Fund

   January 16, 2013    June 30, 2017

INVESCO MANAGEMENT TRUST

 

FUND

   EFFECTIVE DATE    COMMITTED UNTIL

Invesco Conservative Income Fund

   July 1, 2014    June 30, 2017

CLOSED-END FUNDS

 

FUND

   EFFECTIVE DATE    COMMITTED UNTIL

Invesco Advantage Municipal Income Trust II

   May 15, 2012    June 30, 2017

Invesco California Value Municipal Income Trust

   May 15, 2012    June 30, 2017

Invesco Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund

   May 15, 2012    June 30, 2017

Invesco High Income Trust II

   May 15, 2012    June 30, 2017

Invesco Municipal Opportunity Trust

   May 15, 2012    June 30, 2017

Invesco Municipal Trust

   May 15, 2012    June 30, 2017

Invesco Pennsylvania Value Municipal Income Trust

   May 15, 2012    June 30, 2017

Invesco Senior Income Trust

   May 15, 2012    June 30, 2017

Invesco Trust for Investment Grade Municipals

   May 15, 2012    June 30, 2017

Invesco Trust for Investment Grade New York Municipals

   May 15, 2012    June 30, 2017

Invesco Value Municipal Income Trust

   June 1, 2010    June 30, 2017

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT

(12b-1 Fee Waivers/Limits)

This Memorandum of Agreement is entered into as of the effective date listed on Exhibit “A” of this agreement, between AIM Investment Securities Funds (Invesco Investment Securities Funds) and Short-Term Investments Trust (each a “Trust” and, collectively, the “Trusts”), on behalf of the funds or portfolios, as applicable, listed on Exhibit “A” to this Memorandum of Agreement (the “Funds”), and Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“Distributor”). Distributor shall and hereby agrees to waive or limit fees of each Fund, on behalf of its respective classes as applicable, severally and not jointly, as indicated in the attached Exhibit “A”.

For and in consideration of the mutual terms and agreements set forth herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Trusts and Distributor agree as follows:

For the Contractual Waivers/Limits (listed in the attached Exhibit), Distributor agrees until at least the date set forth on the attached Exhibit “A” (the “Expiration Date”) that Distributor will waive or limit Rule 12b-1 distribution plan fees as set forth on Exhibit “A”. Each Trust’s Board of Trustees and Distributor may terminate or modify this Memorandum of Agreement prior to the Expiration Date only by mutual written consent. Distributor will not have any right to reimbursement of any amount so waived or limited.

For the Contractual Waivers/Limits, Distributor agrees to review the then-current waivers/limits for each class of each Fund listed on Exhibit “A” on a date prior to the Expiration Date to determine whether such waivers/limits should be amended, continued or terminated. The waivers/limits will expire upon the Expiration Date unless the Trusts and Distributor have agreed to continue them. Exhibit “A” will be amended to reflect any such agreement.

It is expressly agreed that the obligations of the Trusts hereunder shall not be binding upon any of the Trustees, shareholders, nominees, officers, agents or employees of the Trusts personally, but shall only bind the assets and property of the Funds, as provided in each Trust’s Agreement and Declaration of Trust. The execution and delivery of this Memorandum of Agreement have been authorized by the Trustees of each Trust, and this Memorandum of Agreement has been executed and delivered by an authorized officer of each Trust acting as such; neither such authorization by such Trustees nor such execution and delivery by such officer shall 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 assets and property of the Funds, as provided in each Trust’s Agreement and Declaration of Trust.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trusts and Distributor have entered into this Memorandum of Agreement as of the date first above written.

AIM INVESTMENT SECURITIES FUNDS (INVESCO INVESTMENT SECURITIES FUNDS)

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS TRUST

on behalf of the Funds listed in Exhibit “A”

to this Memorandum of Agreement

 

        By:  

/s/ John M. Zerr

   Title:   Senior Vice President
   INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
   By:  

/s/ John M. Zerr

   Title:   Senior Vice President

 

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EXHIBIT “A”

AIM Investment Securities Funds (Invesco Investment Securities Funds)

 

FUND

   CONTRACTUAL/
VOLUNTARY
   LIMIT/WAIVER    EFFECTIVE
DATE
   EXPIRATION
DATE

Invesco Short Term Bond Fund

Class C Shares

   Contractual    0.50% limit    February 1, 2006    June 30, 2016

 

Short-Term Investments Trust

 

FUND

   CONTRACTUAL/
VOLUNTARY
   LIMIT/WAIVER    EFFECTIVE
DATE
   EXPIRATION
DATE

Government & Agency Portfolio

Cash Management Class

Personal Investment Class

Private Investment Class

Reserve Class

Resource Class

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   0.02% waiver

0.20% waiver

0.20% waiver

0.13% waiver

0.04% waiver

   June 30, 2005

June 30, 2005

June 30, 2005

June 30, 2005

June 30, 2005

   December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

Government TaxAdvantage Portfolio

Cash Management Class

Personal Investment Class

Private Investment Class

Reserve Class

Resource Class

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   0.02% waiver

0.20% waiver

0.25% waiver

0.13% waiver

0.04% waiver

   June 30, 2005

June 30, 2005

June 30, 2005

June 30, 2005

June 30, 2005

   December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

Liquid Assets Portfolio

Cash Management Class

Personal Investment Class

Private Investment Class

Reserve Class

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   0.02% waiver

0.20% waiver

0.20% waiver

0.13% waiver

   June 30, 2005

June 30, 2005

June 30, 2005

June 30, 2005

   December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

STIC Prime Portfolio

Cash Management Class

Personal Investment Class

Private Investment Class

Reserve Class

Resource Class

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   0.02% waiver

0.20% waiver

0.20% waiver

0.13% waiver

0.04% waiver

   June 30, 2005

June 30, 2005

June 30, 2005

June 30, 2005

June 30, 2005

   December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

Tax-Free Cash Reserve Portfolio

Cash Management Class

Personal Investment Class

Private Investment Class

Reserve Class

Resource Class

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   0.02% waiver

0.20% waiver

0.25% waiver

0.13% waiver

0.04% waiver

   April 30, 2008 1

April 30, 2008 1

April 30, 2008 1

April 30, 2008 1

April 30, 2008 1

   December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

Treasury Portfolio

Cash Management Class

Personal Investment Class

Private Investment Class

Reserve Class

Resource Class

   Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

Contractual

   0.02% waiver

0.20% waiver

0.20% waiver

0.13% waiver

0.04% waiver

   June 30, 2005

June 30, 2005

June 30, 2005

June 30, 2005

June 30, 2005

   December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2015

 

1   Effective April 30, 2008, Tax-Free Cash Reserve Portfolio was reorganized as a portfolio of Tax-Free Investments Trust (“TFIT”) to Short-Term Investments Trust following shareholder approval at a meeting held on February 29, 2008. As a portfolio of TFIT, this limitation has been in effect since June 30, 2005.

 

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CONSENT OF COUNSEL

AIM INVESTMENT SECURITIES FUNDS (INVESCO INVESTMENT SECURITIES FUNDS)

We hereby consent to the use of our name and to the reference to our firm under the caption “Investment Advisory and Other Services – Other Service Providers – Counsel to the Trust” in the Statement of Additional Information for the portfolio of AIM Investment Securities Funds (Invesco Investment Securities Funds) (the “Trust”) included in Post-Effective Amendment No. 68 to the Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (No. 033-39519), and Amendment No. 72 to the Registration Statement under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (No. 811-05686), on Form N-1A of the Trust.

 

/s/ Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

October 13, 2015

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED DISTRIBUTION PLAN

CLASS A, A2, C, INVESTOR CLASS, P, R, S, SERIES II SHARES, CASH RESERVE

SHARES and CLASSES OF SHARES OF SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS TRUST

(COMPENSATION)

1. Each Delaware statutory trust listed on Schedule A (individually a “ Trust ” and collectively, the “ Trusts ”), severally, on behalf of each of its series portfolios listed on Schedule A (each a “ Fund ” and collectively, the “ Funds ”), has selected Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“ IDI ”) to provide distribution-related services on behalf of and for the classes of shares listed on Schedule A (each a “ Class ” and collectively, the “ Classes ”) of which the Trust is the issuer (the “ Shares ”), pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “ 1940 Act ”), according to the terms of this Second Amended and Restated Distribution Plan (the “ Plan ”). The Plan has been approved by a majority of the Board of Trustees of each Trust (the “ Board ”), including a majority of the trustees who are not interested persons of the Trust and who have no direct or indirect financial interest in the operation of the Plan or in any agreements related to the Plan (the “ Independent Trustees ”), cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the Plan. This Plan amends and restates each prior plan for the Shares of each Trust covered by this Plan as well as all related agreements to a prior plan. All asset based fees and service fees payable under any prior plan shall continue to be payable under this Plan.

2. A Trust, on behalf of a Fund, shall pay IDI a quarterly fee not to exceed the maximum distribution fee per annum of the average daily net assets of each Class of the Fund set forth on Schedule A. The Trust, on behalf of a Fund, shall pay (i) to IDI for payment to dealers or others, or (ii) directly to others, an amount not to exceed the maximum shareholder service fee per annum of the average daily net assets of the Class of the Fund set forth on Schedule A as a service fee pursuant to servicing agreements, forms of which have been approved from time to time by the Board, including the Independent Trustees. In any case where IDI acts as the broker of record or provides shareholder services, IDI may retain distribution related amounts. Distribution related amounts paid to IDI may be treated as compensation for IDI’s distribution-related services including compensation for amounts advanced to securities dealers or their firms or others selling shares of the Fund who have executed an agreement with the Trust, IDI or its affiliates, forms of which agreement have been approved from time to time by the Board, including the Independent Trustees. IDI may use such monies paid to it pursuant to this Plan to assist in the distribution and promotion of shares of the Fund. Such payments made to IDI under the Plan may be used for, among other things, but are not limited to expenses of printing and distributing prospectuses and reports used for sales purposes, preparing and distributing sales literature (and any related expenses), advertisements, and other distribution-related expenses; additional distribution fees paid to securities dealers or their firms or others who have executed agreements with the Trust, IDI or others, certain promotional distribution charges paid to broker-dealer firms or others, or for participation in certain distribution channels (otherwise referred to as marketing support), including business planning assistance, advertising, educating dealer personnel about the Fund and shareholder financial planning needs, placement on dealers’ lists of offered funds, access to sales

 

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meetings, sales representatives and management representatives of dealers, participation in and/or presentation at conferences or seminars, sales or training programs for invited registered representatives and other employees, client and investor events and other dealer sponsored events, and ticket charges. Shareholder service expenses are expenses for personal service and/or maintenance of accounts and may include, but are not limited to, the expenses of assisting in establishing and maintaining customer accounts and records, assisting with purchase and redemption requests, arranging for bank wires, monitoring dividend payments from the Fund on behalf of customers, forwarding certain shareholder communications from the Fund to customers, receiving and answering correspondence, and aiding in maintaining the investment of their respective customers in the Fund.

3. Compensation payments shall be paid monthly by the Fund to IDI or others within 10 days after the close of each month.

4. In no event shall the aggregate asset-based sales charges which include payments specified in paragraph 2, plus any other payments deemed to be made pursuant to the Plan, exceed the amount permitted to be paid pursuant to the Rule 2830(d) of the Conduct Rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority or any successor thereto.

5. No provision of this Plan shall be interpreted to prohibit any payments by a Trust with respect to the Shares of a Fund during periods when the Fund has suspended or otherwise limited sales of such Shares.

6. IDI shall furnish to the Board, for its review, on a quarterly basis, a written report of the monies paid to it and to others under the Plan, including the purposes thereof, and shall furnish the Board with such other information as the Board may reasonably request in connection with the payments made under the Plan in order to enable the Board to make an informed determination of whether the Plan should be continued.

7. The Plan, and any agreements related to this Plan, shall continue in effect for a period of more than one year only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board, and of the Independent Trustees, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the Plan and any related agreements.

8. The Plan may be terminated at any time in whole or with respect to Shares of any Class or Fund by vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund or any Class voting separately as and to the extent required by the Act and the rules thereunder, including Rule 18f-3(a)(3). Termination of the Plan with respect to any Shares of any Class or Fund will not terminate the Plan with respect to Shares of any other Class or Fund that is not terminated.

9. Any agreement related to this Plan:

 

  (a) may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund on not more than sixty (60) days’ written notice to any other party to the agreement; and

 

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  (b) will automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as defined in the Act).

10. The Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount to be spent with respect to Shares of any Class or Fund for distribution pursuant to Paragraph 3 hereof without approval by a majority of the Class’s or Fund’s outstanding voting securities (as and to the extent voting separately is required by the Act and the rules thereunder, including Rule 18f-3(a)(3)).

11. All material amendments to the Plan shall be approved by a vote of the Board, and of the Independent Trustees, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the Plan.

12. So long as the Plan is in effect, the Board shall satisfy the fund governance standards as defined in Rule 0-1(a)(7) under the Act, including that the selection and nomination of the Trust’s Independent Trustees shall be committed to the discretion of such incumbent Independent Trustees.

13. This Plan and the policies of the respective Trust adopted hereby are not binding upon any of the Trustees or shareholders of a Trust.

 

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SCHEDULE A

Compensation Plan

AIM Counselor Series Trust (Invesco Counselor Series Trust)

 

Portfolio    Share Class   

Maximum
Distribution

Fee*

    Maximum
Shareholder
Services Fee
    Maximum
Aggregate
Fee
 

Invesco Core Plus Bond Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Floating Rate Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.50

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


Invesco Global Real Estate Income Fund

   Class A

Class C

    

 

0.25

0.75


   

 

0.25

0.25


   

 

0.25

1.00


Invesco Low Volatility Equity Yield Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

Investor

    

 

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50

0.25


   

 

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50

0.25


Invesco Strategic Real Return Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


AIM Equity Funds (Invesco Equity Funds)          

 

Portfolio    Share Class   

Maximum
Distribution

Fee*

    Maximum
Shareholder
Services Fee
    Maximum
Aggregate
Fee
 

Invesco Charter Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

Class S

    

 

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50

0.00


   

 

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.15


   

 

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50

0.15


Invesco Diversified Dividend Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Summit Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class P

Class S

    

 

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.00

0.00


   

 

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.10

0.15


   

 

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.10

0.15


AIM Funds Group (Invesco Funds Group)

 

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Portfolio    Share Class   

Maximum
Distribution

Fee*

    Maximum
Shareholder
Services Fee
    Maximum
Aggregate
Fee
 

Invesco European Small Company Fund

   Class A

Class C

    

 

0.25

0.75


   

 

0.25

0.25


   

 

0.25

1.00


Invesco Global Core Equity Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco International Small Company Fund

   Class A

Class C

    

 

0.25

0.75


   

 

0.25

0.25


   

 

0.25

1.00


Invesco Small Cap Equity Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


 

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AIM Growth Series (Invesco Growth Series)

 

Portfolio    Share Class   

Maximum
Distribution

Fee*

    Maximum
Shareholder
Services Fee
    Maximum
Aggregate
Fee
 

Invesco Alternative Strategies Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement Now Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2020 Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2030 Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2040 Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2050 Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Conservative Allocation Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

Class S

    

 

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50

0.00


   

 

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.15


   

 

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50

0.15


Invesco Global Low Volatility Equity Yield Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Growth Allocation Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

Class S

    

 

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50

0.00


   

 

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.15


   

 

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50

0.15


 

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AIM Growth Series (Invesco Growth Series) continued

 

 

Portfolio    Share Class   

Maximum
Distribution

Fee*

    Maximum
Shareholder
Services Fee
    Maximum
Aggregate
Fee
 

Invesco Income Allocation Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco International Allocation Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Mid Cap Core Equity Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Moderate Allocation Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

Class S

    

 

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50

0.00


   

 

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.15


   

 

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50

0.15


Invesco Multi-Asset Inflation Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Small Cap Growth Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


 

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AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds)

 

Portfolio    Share Class   

Maximum
Distribution

Fee*

    Maximum
Shareholder
Services Fee
    Maximum
Aggregate
Fee
 

Invesco Asia Pacific Growth Fund

   Class A

Class C

    

 

0.25

0.75


   

 

0.25

0.25


   

 

0.25

1.00


Invesco European Growth Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Global Growth Fund

   Class A

Class C

    

 

0.25

0.75


   

 

0.25

0.25


   

 

0.25

1.00


Invesco Global Opportunities Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Global Small & Mid Cap Growth Fund

   Class A

Class C

    

 

0.25

0.75


   

 

0.25

0.25


   

 

0.25

1.00


Invesco International Core Equity Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

Investor

    

 

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50

0.25


   

 

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50

0.25


Invesco International Growth Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Select Opportunities Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


 

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AIM Investment Funds (Invesco Investment Funds)

 

Portfolio    Share Class   

Maximum
Distribution

Fee*

    Maximum
Shareholder
Services Fee
    Maximum
Aggregate
Fee
 

Invesco All Cap Market Neutral Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Balanced-Risk Commodity Strategy Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Greater China Fund

   Class A

Class C

    

 

0.25

0.75


   

 

0.25

0.25


   

 

0.25

1.00


Invesco Developing Markets Fund

   Class A

Class C

    

 

0.25

0.75


   

 

0.25

0.25


   

 

0.25

1.00


Invesco Emerging Market Local Currency Debt Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Emerging Markets Equity Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Endeavor Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Global Health Care Fund

   Class A

Class C

Investor

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.25


Invesco Global Infrastructure Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Global Market Neutral Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Global Markets Strategy Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Global Targeted Returns Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


 

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AIM Investment Funds (Invesco Investment Funds) continued

 

 

Portfolio    Share Class   

Maximum
Distribution

Fee*

    Maximum
Shareholder
Services Fee
    Maximum
Aggregate
Fee
 

Invesco International Total Return Fund

   Class A

Class C

    

 

0.25

0.75


   

 

0.25

0.25


   

 

0.25

1.00


Invesco Long/Short Equity Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Low Volatility Emerging Markets Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Macro International Equity Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Macro Long/Short Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco MLP Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Premium Income Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Select Companies Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Strategic Income Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Unconstrained Bond Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


 

A-10


AIM Investment Securities Funds (Invesco Investment Securities Fund)

 

Portfolio    Share Class   

Maximum
Distribution

Fee*

    Maximum
Shareholder
Services Fee
    Maximum
Aggregate
Fee
 

Invesco Corporate Bond Fund

   Class R      0.50     0.25     0.50

Invesco Global Real Estate Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco High Yield Fund

   Class A

Class C

    

 

0.25

0.75


   

 

0.25

0.25


   

 

0.25

1.00


Invesco Limited Maturity Treasury Fund

   Class A

Class A2

    

 

0.25

0.15


   

 

0.25

0.15


   

 

0.25

0.15


Invesco Money Market Fund

   Class C

Cash Reserve Shares

Class R

    

 

 

0.65

0.15

0.40


   

 

 

0.25

0.15

0.25


   

 

 

0.90

0.15

0.40


Invesco Real Estate Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Short Term Bond Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.40

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.15

0.65

0.50


Invesco U.S. Government Fund

   Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


 

A-11


AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds)

 

Portfolio    Share Class   

Maximum
Distribution

Fee*

    Maximum
Shareholder
Services Fee
    Maximum
Aggregate
Fee
 

Invesco Dividend Income Fund

   Class A

Class C

Investor

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.25


Invesco Energy Fund

   Class A

Class C

Investor

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.25


Invesco Gold & Precious Metals Fund

   Class A

Class C

Investor

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.25


Invesco Technology Fund

   Class A

Class C

    

 

0.25

0.75


   

 

0.25

0.25


   

 

0.25

1.00


Invesco Value Opportunities Fund

   Class R      0.50     0.25     0.50

AIM Tax-Exempt Funds (Invesco Tax-Exempt Funds)

 

Portfolio    Share Class    Maximum
Distribution
Fee*
    Maximum
Shareholder
Services Fee
    Maximum
Aggregate
Fee
 

Invesco Tax-Exempt Cash Fund

   Class A      0.10     0.10     0.10

Invesco Limited Term Municipal Income Fund

   Class A

Class C

    

 

0.25

0.75


   

 

0.25

0.25


   

 

0.25

1.00


 

 

A-12


AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds)

 

Portfolio    Share Class   

Maximum
Distribution

Fee*

    Maximum
Shareholder
Services Fee
    Maximum
Aggregate
Fee
 

Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund

   Series II      0.25     0.25     0.25

Invesco V.I. American Value Fund

   Series II      0.25     0.25     0.25

Invesco V.I. Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund

   Series II      0.25     0.25     0.25

Invesco V.I. Comstock Fund

   Series II      0.25     0.25     0.25

Invesco V.I. Core Equity Fund

   Series II      0.25     0.25     0.25

Invesco V.I. Diversified Dividend Fund

   Series II      0.25     0.25     0.25

Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund

   Series II      0.25     0.25     0.25

Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S & P 500 Fund

   Series II      0.25     0.25     0.25

Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund

   Series II      0.25     0.25     0.25

Invesco V.I. Global Core Equity Fund

   Series II      0.25     0.25     0.25

Invesco V.I. Global Health Care Fund

   Series II      0.25     0.25     0.25

Invesco V.I. Global Real Estate Fund

   Series II      0.25     0.25     0.25

Invesco V. I. Government Securities Fund

   Series II      0.25     0.25     0.25

Invesco V.I. Growth and Income Fund

   Series II      0.25     0.25     0.25

 

A-13


Invesco V.I. High Yield Fund

   Series II      0.25     0.25     0.25

Invesco V.I. International Growth Fund

   Series II      0.25     0.25     0.25

Invesco V.I. Managed Volatility Fund

   Series II      0.25     0.25     0.25

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Core Equity Fund

   Series II      0.25     0.25     0.25

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Growth Fund

   Series II      0.25     0.25     0.25

Invesco V.I. Money Market Fund

   Series II      0.25     0.25     0.25

Invesco V.I. S & P 500 Index Fund

   Series II      0.25     0.25     0.25

Invesco V.I. Small Cap Equity Fund

   Series II      0.25     0.25     0.25

Invesco V.I. Technology Fund

   Series II      0.25     0.25     0.25

Invesco V.I. Value Opportunities Fund

   Series II      0.25     0.25     0.25

 

A-14


Short-Term Investments Trust

 

Portfolio    Share Class   

Maximum
Distribution

Fee*

    Maximum
Shareholder
Services Fee
    Maximum
Aggregate
Fee
 

Government & Agency Portfolio

  

Cash Management Class

Corporate Class

Personal Investment Class

Private Investment Class

Reserve Class

Resource Class

    

 

 

 

 

 

0.10

0.03

0.75

0.50

1.00

0.20


   

 

 

 

 

 

0.10

0.03

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.20


   

 

 

 

 

 

0.10

0.03

0.75

0.50

1.00

0.20


Government TaxAdvantage Portfolio

  

Cash Management Class

Corporate Class

Personal Investment Class

Private Investment Class

Reserve Class

Resource Class

    

 

 

 

 

 

0.10

0.03

0.75

0.50

1.00

0.20


   

 

 

 

 

 

0.10

0.03

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.20


   

 

 

 

 

 

0.10

0.03

0.75

0.50

1.00

0.20


Liquid Assets Portfolio

  

Cash Management Class

Corporate Class

Personal Investment Class

Private Investment Class

Reserve Class

Resource Class

    

 

 

 

 

 

0.10

0.03

0.75

0.50

1.00

0.20


   

 

 

 

 

 

0.10

0.03

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.20


   

 

 

 

 

 

0.10

0.03

0.75

0.50

1.00

0.20


STIC Prime Portfolio

  

Cash Management Class

Corporate Class

Personal Investment Class

Private Investment Class

Reserve Class

Resource Class

    

 

 

 

 

 

0.10

0.03

0.75

0.50

1.00

0.20


   

 

 

 

 

 

0.10

0.03

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.20


   

 

 

 

 

 

0.10

0.03

0.75

0.50

1.00

0.20


Tax-Free Cash Reserve Portfolio

  

Cash Management Class

Corporate Class

Personal Investment Class

Private Investment Class

Reserve Class

Resource Class

    

 

 

 

 

 

0.10

0.03

0.75

0.50

1.00

0.20


   

 

 

 

 

 

0.10

0.03

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.20


   

 

 

 

 

 

0.10

0.03

0.75

0.50

1.00

0.20


Treasury Portfolio

  

Cash Management Class

Corporate Class

Personal Investment Class

Private Investment Class

Reserve Class

Resource Class

    

 

 

 

 

 

0.10

0.03

0.75

0.50

1.00

0.20


   

 

 

 

 

 

0.10

0.03

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.20


   

 

 

 

 

 

0.10

0.03

0.75

0.50

1.00

0.20


Notes

 

* Distribution Fees may also include Asset Based Sales Charges

 

A-15

AMENDMENT NO. 1

TO THE

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED DISTRIBUTION PLAN

CLASS A, A2, C, INVESTOR CLASS, P, R, S, SERIES II SHARES, CASH RESERVE

SHARES and CLASSES OF SHARES OF SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS TRUST

(COMPENSATION)

The 2 nd Amended and Restated Master Distribution Plan (the “Plan”), dated as of July 1, 2015, as subsequently amended, pursuant to Rule 12b-1, is hereby amended, dated September 30, 2015, as follows:

WHEREAS, the parties desire to amend the Plan to add Invesco Short Duration High Yield Municipal Fund;

NOW THEREFORE, Schedule A to the Plan is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“SCHEDULE A

Compensation Plan

AIM Counselor Series Trust (Invesco Counselor Series Trust)

 

Portfolio    Share Class    Maximum Aggregate Fee  

Invesco Core Plus Bond Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Floating Rate Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      0.75 %^ 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Global Real Estate Income Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 

Invesco Low Volatility Equity Yield Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50
   Investor      0.25

Invesco Short Duration High Yield Municipal Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 

Invesco Strategic Real Return Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

 

A-1


AIM Equity Funds (Invesco Equity Funds)

 

Portfolio    Share Class    Maximum Aggregate Fee  

Invesco Charter Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50
   Class S      0.15 %µ 

Invesco Diversified Dividend Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Summit Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class P      0/10 %€ 
   Class S      0.15 %µ 
AIM Funds Group (Invesco Funds Group)      
Portfolio    Share Class    Maximum Aggregate Fee  

Invesco European Small Company Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
AIM Funds Group (Invesco Funds Group)      
Portfolio    Share Class    Maximum Aggregate Fee  

Invesco Global Core Equity Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco International Small Company Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 

Invesco Small Cap Equity Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50
AIM Growth Series (Invesco Growth Series)      
Portfolio    Share Class    Maximum Aggregate Fee  

Invesco Alternative Strategies Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement Now Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2020 Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

 

A-2


Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2030 Fund

  Class A     0.25
  Class C     1.00 %* 
  Class R     0.50

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2040 Fund

  Class A     0.25
  Class C     1.00 %* 
  Class R     0.50

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2050 Fund

  Class A     0.25
  Class C     1.00 %* 
  Class R     0.50

Invesco Conservative Allocation Fund

  Class A     0.25
  Class C     1.00 %* 
  Class R     0.50
  Class S     0.15 %µ 

Invesco Global Low Volatility Equity Yield Fund

  Class A     0.25
  Class C     1.00 %* 
  Class R     0.50

Invesco Growth Allocation Fund

  Class A     0.25
  Class C     1.00 %* 
  Class R     0.50
  Class S     0.15 %µ 

Invesco Income Allocation Fund

  Class A     0.25
  Class C     1.00 %* 
  Class R     0.50

Invesco International Allocation Fund

  Class A     0.25
  Class C     1.00 %* 
  Class R     0.50

Invesco Mid Cap Core Equity Fund

  Class A     0.25
  Class C     1.00 %* 
  Class R     0.50

Invesco Moderate Allocation Fund

  Class A     0.25
  Class C     1.00 %* 
  Class R     0.50
  Class S     0.15 %µ 

Invesco Multi-Asset Inflation Fund

  Class A     0.25
  Class C     1.00 %* 
  Class R     0.50

Invesco Small Cap Growth Fund

  Class A     0.25
  Class C     1.00 %* 
  Class R     0.50

 

A-3


AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds)

 

Portfolio    Share Class    Maximum Aggregate Fee  

Invesco Asia Pacific Growth Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 

Invesco European Growth Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Global Growth Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 

Invesco Global Opportunities Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Global Small & Mid Cap Growth Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 

Invesco International Core Equity Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50
   Investor      0.25

Invesco International Growth Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Select Opportunities Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50
AIM Investment Funds (Invesco Investment Funds)   
Portfolio    Share Class    Maximum Aggregate Fee  

Invesco All Cap Market Neutral Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Balanced-Risk Commodity Strategy Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Greater China Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 

Invesco Developing Markets Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 

 

A-4


Invesco Emerging Market Local Currency Debt Fund

  Class A     0.25
  Class C     1.00 %* 
  Class R     0.50

Invesco Emerging Markets Equity Fund

  Class A     0.25   
  Class C     1.00 %* 
  Class R     0.50

Invesco Endeavor Fund

  Class A     0.25
  Class C     1.00 %* 
  Class R     0.50

Invesco Global Health Care Fund

  Class A     0.25
  Class C     1.00 %* 
  Investor     0.25

Invesco Global Infrastructure Fund

  Class A     0.25
  Class C     1.00 %* 
  Class R     0.50

Invesco Global Market Neutral Fund

  Class A     0.25
  Class C     1.00 %* 
  Class R     0.50

Invesco Global Markets Strategy Fund

  Class A     0.25
  Class C     1.00 %* 
  Class R     0.50

Invesco Global Targeted Returns Fund

  Class A     0.25
  Class C     1.00 %* 
  Class R     0.50

Invesco International Total Return Fund

  Class A     0.25
  Class C     1.00 %* 

Invesco Long/Short Equity Fund

  Class A     0.25
  Class C     1.00 %* 
  Class R     0.50

Invesco Low Volatility Emerging Markets Fund

  Class A     0.25
  Class C     1.00 %* 
  Class R     0.50

Invesco Macro International Equity Fund

  Class A     0.25
  Class C     1.00 %* 
  Class R     0.50

Invesco Macro Long/Short Fund

  Class A     0.25
  Class C     1.00 %* 
  Class R     0.50

Invesco MLP Fund

  Class A     0.25
  Class C     1.00

 

A-5


  Class R     0.50

Invesco Premium Income Fund

  Class A     0.25
  Class C     1.00 %* 
  Class R     0.50

Invesco Select Companies Fund

  Class A     0.25
  Class C     1.00 %* 
  Class R     0.50

Invesco Strategic Income Fund

  Class A     0.25
  Class C     1.00 %* 
  Class R     0.50

Invesco Unconstrained Bond Fund

  Class A     0.25
  Class C     1.00 %* 
  Class R     0.50
AIM Investment Securities Funds (Invesco Investment Securities Fund)   
Portfolio   Share Class   Maximum Aggregate Fee  

Invesco Corporate Bond Fund

  Class R     0.50

Invesco Global Real Estate Fund

  Class A     0.25
  Class C     1.00 %* 
  Class R     0.50

Invesco High Yield Fund

  Class A     0.25
  Class C     1.00 %* 

Invesco Limited Maturity Treasury Fund

  Class A     0.25
  Class A2     0.15

Invesco Money Market Fund

  Class C     0.90 %# 
  Cash Reserve Shares     0.15
  Class R     0.40

Invesco Real Estate Fund

  Class A     0.25
  Class C     1.00
  Class R     0.50

Invesco Short Term Bond Fund

  Class A     0.15
  Class C     0.65 % p  
  Class R     0.50

Invesco U.S. Government Fund

  Class A     0.25
  Class C     1.00 %* 
  Class R     0.50

 

A-6


AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds)

 

Portfolio    Share Class    Maximum Aggregate Fee  

Invesco Dividend Income Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Investor      0.25

Invesco Energy Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Investor      0.25

Invesco Gold & Precious Metals Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Investor      0.25

Invesco Technology Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 

Invesco Value Opportunities Fund

   Class R      0.50
AIM Tax-Exempt Funds (Invesco Tax-Exempt Funds)      
Portfolio    Share Class    Maximum Aggregate Fee  

Invesco Tax-Exempt Cash Fund

   Class A      0.10

Invesco Limited Term Municipal Income Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds)      

 

Portfolio    Share Class    Maximum Aggregate Fee  

Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. American Value Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. Comstock Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. Core Equity Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. Diversified Dividend Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S & P 500 Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. Global Core Equity Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. Global Health Care Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. Global Real Estate Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. Government Securities Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. Growth and Income Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. High Yield Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. International Growth Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. Managed Volatility Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Core Equity Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Growth Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. Money Market Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. S & P 500 Index Fund

   Series II      0.25

 

A-7


Invesco V.I. Small Cap Equity Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. Technology Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. Value Opportunities Fund

   Series II      0.25
Short-Term Investments Trust      
Portfolio    Share Class    Maximum Aggregate Fee  

Government & Agency Portfolio

   Cash Management Class      0.10
   Corporate Class      0.03
   Personal Investment Class      0.75
   Private Investment Class      0.50
   Reserve Class      1.00
   Resource Class      0.20

Government TaxAdvantage Portfolio

   Cash Management Class      0.10
   Corporate Class      0.03
   Personal Investment Class      0.75
   Private Investment Class      0.50
   Reserve Class      1.00
   Resource Class      0.20

Liquid Assets Portfolio

   Cash Management Class      0.10
   Corporate Class      0.03
   Personal Investment Class      0.75
   Private Investment Class      0.50
   Reserve Class      1.00
   Resource Class      0.20

STIC Prime Portfolio

   Cash Management Class      0.10
   Corporate Class      0.03
   Personal Investment Class      0.75
   Private Investment Class      0.50
   Reserve Class      1.00
   Resource Class      0.20

Tax-Free Cash Reserve Portfolio

   Cash Management Class      0.10
   Corporate Class      0.03
   Personal Investment Class      0.75
   Private Investment Class      0.50
   Reserve Class      1.00
   Resource Class      0.20

Treasury Portfolio

   Cash Management Class      0.10
   Corporate Class      0.03
   Personal Investment Class      0.75
   Private Investment Class      0.50
   Reserve Class      1.00
   Resource Class      0.20 %” 

 

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Notes:

 

* Maximum 0.75% asset based sales charge and maximum 0.25% service fee.
^ Maximum 0.50% asset based sales charge and maximum 0.25% service fee.
µ 0.00% asset based sales charge and maximum 0.15% service fee. The distribution fee is payable apart from the sales charge, if any, as stated in the current prospectus.
0.00% asset based sales charge and maximum 0.10% service fee. The distribution fee is payable apart from the sales charge, if any, as stated in the current prospectus.
# Maximum 0.65% asset based sales charge and maximum 0.25% service fee.
p Maximum 0.40% asset based sales charge and maximum 0.25% service fee.

 

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AMENDMENT NO. 2

TO THE

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED DISTRIBUTION PLAN

CLASS A, A2, C, INVESTOR CLASS, P, R, S, SERIES II SHARES, CASH RESERVE SHARES

and CLASSES OF SHARES OF SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS TRUST

(COMPENSATION)

The 2 nd Amended and Restated Master Distribution Plan (the “Plan”), dated as of July 1, 2015, as subsequently amended, pursuant to Rule 12b-1, is hereby amended, dated December 21, 2015, as follows:

WHEREAS, the parties desire to amend the Plan to add Invesco International Companies Fund and effective December 31, 2015, change the name of Invesco Limited Maturity Treasury Fund to Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund;

NOW THEREFORE, Schedule A to the Plan is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“SCHEDULE A

Compensation Plan

AIM Counselor Series Trust (Invesco Counselor Series Trust)

 

Portfolio    Share Class    Maximum Aggregate Fee  

Invesco Core Plus Bond Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Floating Rate Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      0.75 %^ 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Global Real Estate Income Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 

Invesco Low Volatility Equity Yield Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50
   Investor      0.25

Invesco Short Duration High Yield Municipal Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 

Invesco Strategic Real Return Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

 

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AIM Equity Funds (Invesco Equity Funds)

 

Portfolio    Share Class    Maximum Aggregate Fee  

Invesco Charter Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50
   Class S      0.15 %µ 

Invesco Diversified Dividend Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Summit Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class P      0/10 %€ 
   Class S      0.15 %µ 
AIM Funds Group (Invesco Funds Group)      
Portfolio    Share Class    Maximum Aggregate Fee  

Invesco European Small Company Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
AIM Funds Group (Invesco Funds Group)      
Portfolio    Share Class    Maximum Aggregate Fee  

Invesco Global Core Equity Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco International Small Company Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 

Invesco Small Cap Equity Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50
AIM Growth Series (Invesco Growth Series)      
Portfolio    Share Class    Maximum Aggregate Fee  

Invesco Alternative Strategies Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement Now Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2020 Fund

   Class A      0.25

 

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   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2030 Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2040 Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2050 Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Conservative Allocation Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50
   Class S      0.15 %µ 

Invesco Global Low Volatility Equity Yield Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Growth Allocation Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50
   Class S      0.15 %µ 

Invesco Income Allocation Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco International Allocation Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Mid Cap Core Equity Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Moderate Allocation Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50
   Class S      0.15 %µ 

Invesco Multi-Asset Inflation Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Small Cap Growth Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

 

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AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds)

 

Portfolio    Share Class    Maximum Aggregate Fee  

Invesco Asia Pacific Growth Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 

Invesco European Growth Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Global Growth Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 

Invesco Global Opportunities Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Global Small & Mid Cap Growth Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 

Invesco International Companies Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco International Core Equity Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50
   Investor      0.25

Invesco International Growth Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Select Opportunities Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50
AIM Investment Funds (Invesco Investment Funds)      
Portfolio    Share Class    Maximum Aggregate Fee  

Invesco All Cap Market Neutral Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Balanced-Risk Commodity Strategy Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

 

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Invesco Greater China Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 

Invesco Developing Markets Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 

Invesco Emerging Market Local Currency Debt Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Emerging Markets Equity Fund

   Class A      0.25   
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Endeavor Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Global Health Care Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Investor      0.25

Invesco Global Infrastructure Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Global Market Neutral Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Global Markets Strategy Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Global Targeted Returns Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco International Total Return Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 

Invesco Long/Short Equity Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Low Volatility Emerging Markets Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Macro International Equity Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

 

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Invesco Macro Long/Short Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco MLP Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Premium Income Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Select Companies Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Strategic Income Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco Unconstrained Bond Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50
AIM Investment Securities Funds (Invesco Investment Securities Fund)   
Portfolio    Share Class    Maximum Aggregate Fee  

Invesco Corporate Bond Fund

   Class R      0.50

Invesco Global Real Estate Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50

Invesco High Yield Fund

   Class A      0.25
  

Class C

     1.00 %* 

Invesco Short Duration Inflation Protected Fund

   Class A      0.25
  

Class A2

     0.15

Invesco Money Market Fund

   Class C      0.90 %# 
   Cash Reserve Shares      0.15
  

Class R

     0.40

Invesco Real Estate Fund

   Class A      0.25
  

Class C

     1.00
  

Class R

     0.50

Invesco Short Term Bond Fund

   Class A      0.15
  

Class C

     0.65 % p  
  

Class R

     0.50

Invesco U.S. Government Fund

  

Class A

     0.25

 

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   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Class R      0.50
AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds)      
Portfolio    Share Class    Maximum Aggregate Fee  

Invesco Dividend Income Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Investor      0.25

Invesco Energy Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Investor      0.25

Invesco Gold & Precious Metals Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
   Investor      0.25

Invesco Technology Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 

Invesco Value Opportunities Fund

   Class R      0.50
AIM Tax-Exempt Funds (Invesco Tax-Exempt Funds)      
Portfolio    Share Class    Maximum Aggregate Fee  

Invesco Tax-Exempt Cash Fund

   Class A      0.10

Invesco Limited Term Municipal Income Fund

   Class A      0.25
   Class C      1.00 %* 
AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds)      
Portfolio    Share Class    Maximum Aggregate Fee  

Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. American Value Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. Comstock Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. Core Equity Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. Diversified Dividend Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S & P 500 Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. Global Core Equity Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. Global Health Care Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. Global Real Estate Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. Government Securities Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. Growth and Income Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. High Yield Fund

   Series II      0.25

 

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Invesco V.I. International Growth Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. Managed Volatility Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Core Equity Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Growth Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. Money Market Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. S & P 500 Index Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. Small Cap Equity Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. Technology Fund

   Series II      0.25

Invesco V.I. Value Opportunities Fund

   Series II      0.25
Short-Term Investments Trust      
Portfolio    Share Class    Maximum Aggregate Fee  

Government & Agency Portfolio

   Cash Management Class      0.10
   Corporate Class      0.03
   Personal Investment Class      0.75
   Private Investment Class      0.50
   Reserve Class      1.00
   Resource Class      0.20

Government TaxAdvantage Portfolio

   Cash Management Class      0.10
   Corporate Class      0.03
   Personal Investment Class      0.75
   Private Investment Class      0.50
   Reserve Class      1.00
   Resource Class      0.20

Liquid Assets Portfolio

   Cash Management Class      0.10
   Corporate Class      0.03
   Personal Investment Class      0.75
   Private Investment Class      0.50
   Reserve Class      1.00
   Resource Class      0.20

STIC Prime Portfolio

   Cash Management Class      0.10
   Corporate Class      0.03
   Personal Investment Class      0.75
   Private Investment Class      0.50
   Reserve Class      1.00
   Resource Class      0.20

Tax-Free Cash Reserve Portfolio

   Cash Management Class      0.10
   Corporate Class      0.03
   Personal Investment Class      0.75
   Private Investment Class      0.50
   Reserve Class      1.00
   Resource Class      0.20

Treasury Portfolio

   Cash Management Class      0.10
   Corporate Class      0.03
   Personal Investment Class      0.75
   Private Investment Class      0.50
   Reserve Class      1.00
   Resource Class      0.20 %” 

 

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Notes:

 

* Maximum 0.75% asset based sales charge and maximum 0.25% service fee.
^ Maximum 0.50% asset based sales charge and maximum 0.25% service fee.
µ 0.00% asset based sales charge and maximum 0.15% service fee. The distribution fee is payable apart from the sales charge, if any, as stated in the current prospectus.
0.00% asset based sales charge and maximum 0.10% service fee. The distribution fee is payable apart from the sales charge, if any, as stated in the current prospectus.
# Maximum 0.65% asset based sales charge and maximum 0.25% service fee.
p Maximum 0.40% asset based sales charge and maximum 0.25% service fee.

 

A-9

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED DISTRIBUTION PLAN

CLASS A, AX, C, CX, INVESTOR CLASS, R AND RX SHARES

(REIMBURSEMENT)

1. Each Delaware statutory trust listed on Schedule A (individually a “Trust” and collectively, the “Trusts”), severally, on behalf of each of its series portfolios listed on Schedule A (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), has selected Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to provide distribution-related services on behalf of and for the classes of shares listed on Schedule A (each a “Class” and collectively, the “Classes”) of which the Trust is the issuer (the “Shares”), pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), according to the terms of this Second Amended and Restated Distribution Plan (the “Plan”). The Plan has been approved by a majority of the Board of Trustees of each Trust (the “Board”), including a majority of the trustees who are not interested persons of the Trust and who have no direct or indirect financial interest in the operation of the Plan or in any agreements related to the Plan (the “Independent Trustees”), cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the Plan. This Plan amends and restates each prior plan for the Shares of each Trust covered by this Plan as well as all related agreements and service plans attached to a prior plan. All asset based fees and service fees reimbursable under any prior plan shall be reimbursable under this Plan.

2. A Trust, on behalf of a Fund, is authorized to reimburse IDI or others for expenses (subject to the limitations described below) incurred by IDI or others in the promotion and distribution of the Shares of the Fund, as well as for shareholder services provided for existing shareholders of the Fund. Distribution expenses may include, but are not limited to, printing and distributing prospectuses and reports used for sales purposes, preparing and distributing sales literature (and any related expenses), advertisements, and other distribution-related expenses; certain promotional distribution charges paid to broker-dealer firms or others, or for participation in certain distribution channels (otherwise referred to as marketing support), including business planning assistance, advertising, educating dealer personnel about the Fund and shareholder financial planning needs, placement on dealers’ lists of offered funds, access to sales meetings, sales representatives and management representatives of dealers, participation in and/or presentation at conferences or seminars, sales or training programs for invited registered representatives and other employees, client and investor events and other dealer sponsored events, and ticket charges; or payment of dealer commissions and wholesaler compensation in connection with sales of certain Fund’s Class A and AX Shares exceeding a certain amount set forth in the prospectus for such Fund (for which the Fund imposes no sales charge). Except as noted on Schedule A, distribution expenses may also include overhead expenses. Shareholder service expenses are expenses for personal service and/or maintenance of accounts and may include, but are not limited to, the expenses of assisting in establishing and maintaining customer accounts and records, assisting with purchase and redemption requests, arranging for bank wires, monitoring dividend payments from the Fund on behalf of customers, forwarding certain shareholder communications from the Fund to customers, receiving and answering correspondence, and aiding in maintaining the investment of their respective customers in the Fund. Agreements for the payment by IDI of distribution and service

 

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fees to securities dealers or their firms or others shall be in a form which has been approved from time to time by the Board of a Trust, including the Independent Trustees.

3. The maximum amount which may be reimbursed by the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, to IDI or others pursuant to Paragraph 2 herein shall be the applicable percentage per annum of the average daily net assets of the respective Class of the Fund set forth on Schedule A. Said reimbursement shall be made monthly by the Fund to IDI or others within 10 days after the close of each month. Reimbursement expenses for Investor Class shares shall be computed over a rolling twelve-month period.

4. In no event shall the aggregate asset-based sales charges which include payments specified in paragraphs 2 and 3, plus any other payments deemed to be made pursuant to the Plan, exceed the amount permitted to be paid pursuant to the Rule 2830(d) of the Conduct Rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority or any successor thereto.

5. No provision of this Plan shall be interpreted to prohibit any payments by a Trust with respect to the Shares of a Fund during periods when the Fund has suspended or otherwise limited sales of such Shares.

6. IDI shall furnish to the Board, for its review, on a quarterly basis, a written report of the monies reimbursed to it and to others under the Plan, including the purposes thereof, and shall furnish the Board with such other information as the Board may reasonably request in connection with the payments made under the Plan in order to enable the Board to make an informed determination of whether the Plan should be continued.

7. The Plan, and any agreements related to this Plan, shall continue in effect for a period of more than one year only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board, and of the Independent Trustees, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the Plan and any related agreements.

8. The Plan may be terminated at any time in whole or with respect to Shares of any Class or Fund by vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees, or by vote a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund or any Class voting separately as and to the extent required by the Act and the rules thereunder, including Rule 18f-3(a)(3). Termination of the Plan with respect to any Shares of any Class or Fund will not terminate the Plan with respect to Shares of any other Class or Fund that is not terminated.

9. Any agreement related to this Plan:

 

  (a) may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund on not more than sixty (60) days’ written notice to any other party to the agreement; and

 

  (b) will automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as defined in the Act).

 

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10. The Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount to be spent with respect to Shares of any Class or Fund for distribution pursuant to Paragraph 3 hereof without approval by a majority of a the Class’s or Fund’s outstanding voting securities (as and to the extent voting separately is required by the Act and the rules thereunder, including Rule 18f-3(a)(3)).

11. All material amendments to the Plan shall be approved by a vote of the Board, and of the Independent Trustees, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the Plan.

12. So long as the Plan is in effect, the Board shall satisfy the fund governance standards as defined in Rule 0-1(a)(7) under the Act, including that the selection and nomination of the Trust’s Independent Trustees shall be committed to the discretion of such incumbent Independent Trustees.

13. This Plan and the policies of the respective Trust adopted hereby are not binding upon any of the Trustees or shareholders of a Trust.

 

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SCHEDULE A

Reimbursement Plan

AIM Counselor Series Trust (Invesco Counselor Series Trust)

 

Portfolio    Share Class    Maximum
Distribution
Amount*
    Maximum
Shareholder
Services
Amount
    Maximum
Aggregate
Reimbursable
Amount
 

Invesco American Franchise Fund

  

Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco California Tax-Free Income Fund

  

Class A

Class C

    

 

0.25

0.50


   

 

0.25

0.25


   

 

0.25

0.75


Invesco Equally-Weighted S & P 500 Fund

  

Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Equity and Income Fund

  

Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Growth and Income Fund

  

Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Pennsylvania Tax Free Income Fund

  

Class A

Class C

    

 

0.25

0.75


   

 

0.25

0.25


   

 

0.25

1.00


Invesco S & P 500 Index Fund

  

Class A

Class C

    

 

0.25

0.75


   

 

0.25

0.25


   

 

0.25

1.00


Invesco Small Cap Discovery Fund

  

Class A

Class C

    

 

0.25

0.75


   

 

0.25

0.25


   

 

0.25

1.00


AIM Equity Funds (Invesco Equity Funds)          
Portfolio    Share Class    Maximum
Distribution
Amount*
    Maximum
Shareholder
Services
Amount
    Maximum
Aggregate
Reimbursable
Amount
 

Invesco Diversified Dividend Fund

   Investor Class      0.25     0.25     0.25 % p  

 

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AIM Growth Series (Invesco Growth Series)          
Portfolio    Share Class    Maximum
Distribution
Amount*
    Maximum
Shareholder
Services
Amount
    Maximum
Aggregate
Reimbursable
Amount
 

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement Now Fund

  

Class AX

Class CX

Class RX

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2020 Fund

  

Class AX

Class CX

Class RX

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2030 Fund

  

Class AX

Class CX

Class RX

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2040 Fund

  

Class AX

Class CX

Class RX

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2050 Fund

  

Class AX

Class CX

Class RX

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Convertible Securities Fund

  

Class A

Class C

    

 

0.25

0.75


   

 

0.25

0.25


   

 

0.25

1.00


Invesco Small Cap Growth Fund

   Investor Class      0.25     0.25     0.25 % p  

Invesco U.S. Mortgage Fund

  

Class A

Class C

    

 

0.25

0.75


   

 

0.25

0.25


   

 

0.25

1.00


 

A-5


AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds)   
Portfolio    Share Class    Maximum
Distribution
Amount*
    Maximum
Shareholder
Services
Amount
    Maximum
Aggregate
Reimbursable
Amount
 

Invesco European Growth Fund

   Investor Class      0.25     0.25     0.25 % p  
AIM Investment Funds (Invesco Investment Funds)   
Portfolio    Share Class    Maximum
Distribution
Amount*
    Maximum
Shareholder
Services
Amount
    Maximum
Aggregate
Reimbursable
Amount
 

Invesco Pacific Growth Fund

  

Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


AIM Investment Securities Funds (Invesco Investment Securities Fund)   
Portfolio    Share Class    Maximum
Distribution
Amount*
    Maximum
Shareholder
Services
Amount
    Maximum
Aggregate
Reimbursable
Amount
 

Invesco Corporate Bond Fund

  

Class A

Class C

    

 

0.25

0.75


   

 

0.25

0.25


   

 

0.25

1.00


Invesco High Yield Fund

   Investor Class      0.25     0.25     0.25 % p  

Invesco Money Market Fund

  

Class AX

Class CX

    

 

0.15

0.65


   

 

0.15

0.25


   

 

0.15

0.90


Invesco Real Estate Fund

   Investor Class      0.25     0.25     0.25 % p  

Invesco U.S. Government Fund

   Investor Class      0.25     0.25     0.25 % p  

 

A-6


AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds)   
Portfolio    Share Class    Maximum
Distribution
Amount*
    Maximum
Shareholder
Services
Amount
    Maximum
Aggregate
Reimbursable
Amount
 

Invesco American Value Fund

  

Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Comstock Fund

  

Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Mid Cap Growth Fund

  

Class A

Class C

Class R

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.50


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.50


Invesco Small Cap Value Fund

  

Class A

Class C

    

 

0.25

0.75


   

 

0.25

0.25


   

 

0.25

1.00


Invesco Technology Fund

   Investor Class      0.25     0.25     0.25 % p  

Invesco Technology Sector Fund

  

Class A

Class C

    

 

0.25

0.75


   

 

0.25

0.25


   

 

0.25

1.00


Invesco Value Opportunities Fund

  

Class A

Class C

    

 

0.25

0.75


   

 

0.25

0.25


   

 

0.25

1.00


AIM Tax-Exempt Funds (Invesco Tax-Exempt Funds)   
Portfolio    Share Class    Maximum
Distribution
Amount*
    Maximum
Shareholder
Services
Amount
    Maximum
Aggregate
Reimbursable
Amount
 

Invesco High Yield Municipal Fund

  

Class A

Class C

    

 

0.25

0.75


   

 

0.25

0.25


   

 

0.25

1.00


Invesco Intermediate Term Municipal Income Fund

  

Class A

Class C

    

 

0.25

0.75


   

 

0.25

0.25


   

 

0.25

1.00


Invesco Municipal Income Fund

  

Class A

Class C

Investor Class

    

 

 

0.25

0.75

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

0.25

0.25


   

 

 

0.25

1.00

0.25


Invesco New York Tax Free Income Fund

  

Class A

Class C

    

 

0.25

0.75


   

 

0.25

0.25


   

 

0.25

1.00


Notes

 

* Distribution Amounts may also include Asset Based Sales Charges.
p IDI may not be reimbursed for overhead expenses (overhead expenses defined as customary overhead not including the costs of IDI’s personnel whose primary responsibilities involve marketing the Funds).

 

A-7

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED DISTRIBUTION PLAN

CLASS B and BX SHARES

1. Each Delaware statutory trust listed on Schedule A (individually a “Trust” and collectively, the “Trusts”), severally, on behalf of each of its series portfolios listed on Schedule A (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), has selected Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to provide distribution-related services on behalf of and for the classes of shares listed on Schedule A (each a “Class” and collectively, the “Classes”) of which the Trust is the issuer (the “Shares”), pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), according to the terms of this Second Amended and Restated Distribution Plan (the “Plan”). The Plan has been approved by a majority of the Board of Trustees of each Trust (the “Board”), including a majority of the trustees who are not interested persons of the Trust and who have no direct or indirect financial interest in the operation of the Plan or in any agreements related to the Plan (the “Independent Trustees”), cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the Plan. This Plan amends and restates each prior plan for the Shares of each Trust covered by this Plan. All asset based fees and services fees payable under any prior plan shall continue to be payable under this Plan.

2. A Trust, on behalf of the Classes of the Funds listed on Schedule A and designated with “(comp)” following the Fund’s name (individually, a “Compensation Fund” and collectively, the “Compensation Funds”), shall pay IDI a quarterly fee not to exceed the maximum distribution fee per annum of the average daily net assets of each Class of a Compensation Fund set forth on Schedule A. The Trust, on behalf of a Compensation Fund, shall pay (i) to IDI for payment to dealers or others, or (ii) directly to others, an amount not to exceed the maximum service fee per annum of the average daily net assets of the Class of the Compensation Fund set forth on Schedule A as a service fee pursuant to servicing agreements, forms of which have been approved from time to time by the Board, including the Independent Trustees. In any case where IDI acts as the broker of record or provides shareholder services, IDI may retain distribution related amounts. The monies paid to IDI may be treated as compensation for IDI’s distribution-related services including compensation for amounts advanced to securities dealers or their firms or others who sold shares of the Compensation Fund and who executed an agreement with the Trust, IDI or its affiliates, which forms of agreements were previously approved by the Board, including the Independent Trustees. Compensation payments shall be paid monthly by the Fund to IDI or others within 10 days after the close of each month.

3. A Trust, on behalf of the Classes of Shares of the Funds listed on Schedule A and designate with “(reim”) following the Fund’s name (individually, a “Reimbursement Fund” and collectively, the “Reimbursement Funds”), is authorized to reimburse IDI or others for all expenses (subject to the limitations described below) incurred by IDI or others in the promotion and distribution of the Shares of a Reimbursement Fund, as well as for shareholder services provided for existing shareholders of a Reimbursement Fund. The maximum amount which may be reimbursed by the


Trust, on behalf of a Reimbursement Fund, to IDI or others pursuant to this paragraph 3 shall be the applicable percentage per annum of the average daily net assets of the Classes of Shares of a Reimbursement Fund set forth on Schedule A. Said reimbursement shall be made monthly by the Reimbursement Fund to IDI or others within 10 days after the close of each month.

4. The Board recognizes that sales of new Shares ceased, but prior to that payments had been made to IDI under the Plan for, among other things, expenses of printing and distributing prospectuses and reports used for sales purposes, preparing and distributing sales literature (and any related expenses), advertisements, and other distribution-related expenses; additional distribution fees paid to securities dealers or their firms or others who have executed agreements with the Trust, IDI or others, certain promotional distribution charges paid to broker-dealer firms or others, or for participation in certain distribution channels (otherwise referred to as marketing support), including business planning assistance, advertising, educating dealer personnel about the Fund and shareholder financial planning needs, placement on dealers’ lists of offered funds, access to sales meetings, sales representatives and management representatives of dealers, participation in and/or presentation at conferences or seminars, sales or training programs for invited registered representatives and other employees, client and investor events and other dealer sponsored events, and ticket charges. Shareholder service expenses under the Plan continue to compensate IDI or others for expenses for personal service and/or maintenance of accounts and may include, but are not limited to, the expenses of assisting in establishing and maintaining customer accounts and records, assisting with purchase and redemption requests, arranging for bank wires, monitoring dividend payments from the Fund on behalf of customers, forwarding certain shareholder communications from the Fund to customers, receiving and answering correspondence, and aiding in maintaining the investment of their respective customers in the Fund.

5. In no event shall the aggregate asset-based sales charges which include payments specified in paragraph 2 and paragraph 3, plus any other payments deemed to be made pursuant to the Plan, exceed the amount permitted to be paid pursuant to the Rule 2830(d) of the Conduct Rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority or any successor thereto.

5. No provision of this Plan shall be interpreted to prohibit any payments by a Trust with respect to the Shares of a Fund during periods when the Fund has suspended or otherwise limited sales of such Shares.

6. IDI shall furnish to the Board, for its review, on a quarterly basis, a written report of the monies paid to it and to others under the Plan, including the purposes thereof, and shall furnish the Board with such other information as the Board may reasonably request in connection with the payments made under the Plan in order to enable the Board to make an informed determination of whether the Plan should be continued.

7. The Plan, and any agreements related to this Plan, shall continue in effect for a period of more than one year only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board, and of the Independent Trustees, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the Plan and any related agreements.

 

2


8. The Plan may be terminated at any time in whole or with respect to Shares of a Class of a Fund by vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund or the Class voting separately, as and to the extent required by the Act and the rules thereunder, including Rule 18f-3(a)(3). Termination of the Plan with respect to any Shares of any Fund will not affect the obligation of the Fund to withhold and pay to IDI any contingent deferred sales charges to which IDI is entitled pursuant to any related agreement. In addition, termination of the Plan with respect to any Shares of any Class or Fund will not terminate the Plan with respect to Share of any other Class or Fund that is not terminated.

9. Any agreement related to this Plan:

 

  (a) may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund on not more than sixty (60) days’ written notice to any other party to the agreement; and

 

  (b) will automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as defined in the Act).

10. The Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount to be spent with respect to Share of any Class or Fund for distribution pursuant to paragraph 2 and paragraph 3 hereof without approval by a majority of the Class’s or Fund’s outstanding voting securities (as and to the extent voting separately is required by the Act and the rules thereunder, including Rule 18f-3(a)(3)).

11. All material amendments to the Plan shall be approved by a vote of the Board, and of the Independent Trustees, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the Plan.

12. So long as the Plan is in effect, the Board shall satisfy the fund governance standards as defined in Rule 0-1(a)(7) under the Act, including that the selection and nomination of the Trust’s Independent Trustees shall be committed to the discretion of such incumbent Independent Trustees.

13. This Plan and the policies of the respective Trust adopted hereby are not binding upon any of the Trustees or shareholders of a Trust.

 

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Schedule A

Funds with Class B or Class BX Shares

 

        12b-1PLAN  

AIM COUNSELOR SERIES TRUST

      MAXIMUM
DISTRIBUTION
FEE*
    MAXIMUM
SHAREHOLDER
SERVICES FEE
    MAXIMUM
AGGREGATE FEE
 

Invesco American Franchise Fund –

  Class B (reim)     0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco California Tax-Free Income Fund –

  Class B (reim)     0.50     0.25     0.75

Invesco Core Plus Bond Fund –

  Class B (comp)     0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund –

  Class B (reim)     0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Equity and Income Fund –

  Class B (reim)     0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Global Real Estate Income Fund –

  Class B (comp)     0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Growth and Income Fund –

  Class B (reim)     0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Pennsylvania Tax Free Income Fund –

  Class B (reim)     0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco S&P 500 Index Fund –

  Class B (reim)     0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Small Cap Discovery Fund –

  Class B (reim)     0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Low Volatility Equity Yield Fund –

  Class B (comp)     0.75     0.25     1.00
        12b-1PLAN  

AIM EQUITY FUNDS

      MAXIMUM
DISTRIBUTION
FEE*
    MAXIMUM
SHAREHOLDER
SERVICES FEE
    MAXIMUM
AGGREGATE FEE
 

Invesco Charter Fund –

  Class B (comp)     0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Diversified Dividend Fund –

  Class B (comp)     0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Summit Fund –

  Class B (comp)     0.75     0.25     1.00

 

A-1


         12b-1PLAN  

AIM FUNDS GROUP

       MAXIMUM
DISTRIBUTION
FEE*
    MAXIMUM
SHAREHOLDER
SERVICES FEE
    MAXIMUM
AGGREGATE
FEE
 

Invesco European Small Company Fund –

  Class B (comp)      0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Global Core Equity Fund –

  Class B (comp)      0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco International Small Company Fund –

  Class B (comp)      0.75     0.25     0.25

Invesco Small Cap Equity Fund –

  Class B (comp)      0.75     0.25     1.00
         12b-1PLAN  

AIM GROWTH SERIES

       MAXIMUM
DISTRIBUTION
FEE*
    MAXIMUM
SHAREHOLDER
SERVICES FEE
    MAXIMUM
AGGREGATE
FEE
 

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement Now Fund –

 

Class B (comp)

     0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2020 Fund –

 

Class B (comp)

     0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2030 Fund –

 

Class B (comp)

     0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2040 Fund –

 

Class B (comp)

     0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement 2050 Fund –

 

Class B (comp)

     0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Conservative Allocation Fund –

 

Class B (comp)

     0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Convertible Securities Fund –

 

Class B (reim)

     0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Global Low Volatility Equity Yield Fund –

 

Class B (comp)

     0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Growth Allocation Fund –

 

Class B (comp)

     0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Income Allocation Fund –

 

Class B (comp)

     0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco International Allocation Fund –

 

Class B (comp)

     0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Mid Cap Core Equity Fund –

 

Class B (comp)

     0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Moderate Allocation Fund –

 

Class B (comp)

     0.75     0.25     1.00

 

A-2


         12b-1PLAN  

AIM GROWTH SERIES

       MAXIMUM
DISTRIBUTION
FEE*
    MAXIMUM
SHAREHOLDER
SERVICES FEE
    MAXIMUM
AGGREGATE
FEE
 

Invesco Small Cap Growth Fund –

 

Class B (comp)

     0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco U.S Mortgage Fund –

 

Class B (reim)

     0.75     0.25     1.00
         12b-1PLAN  

AIM INTERNATIONAL MUTUAL FUNDS

       MAXIMUM
DISTRIBUTION
FEE*
    MAXIMUM
SHAREHOLDER
SERVICES FEE
    MAXIMUM
AGGREGATE
FEE
 

Invesco Asia Pacific Growth Fund –

  Class B (comp)      0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco European Growth Fund –

  Class B (comp)      0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Global Growth Fund –

  Class B (comp)      0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Global Small & Mid Cap Growth Fund –

  Class B (comp)      0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco International Core Equity Fund –

  Class B (comp)      0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco International Growth Fund –

  Class B (comp)      0.75     0.25     1.00
         12b-1PLAN  

AIM INVESTMENT FUNDS

       MAXIMUM
DISTRIBUTION
FEE*
    MAXIMUM
SHAREHOLDER
SERVICES FEE
    MAXIMUM
AGGREGATE
FEE
 

Invesco Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund –

  Class B (comp)      0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Balanced-Risk Commodity Strategy Fund –

  Class B (comp)      0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Greater China Fund –

  Class B (comp)      0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Developing Markets Fund –

  Class B (comp)      0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Emerging Market Local Currency Debt Fund –

  Class B (comp)      0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Endeavor Fund –

  Class B (comp)      0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Global Health Care Fund –

  Class B (comp)      0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco International Total Return Fund –

  Class B (comp)      0.75     0.25     1.00

 

A-3


         12b-1PLAN  

AIM INVESTMENT FUNDS

       MAXIMUM
DISTRIBUTION
FEE*
    MAXIMUM
SHAREHOLDER
SERVICES FEE
    MAXIMUM
AGGREGATE
FEE
 

Invesco Pacific Growth Fund –

 

Class B (reim)

     0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Select Companies Fund –

 

Class B (comp)

     0.75     0.25     1.00
         12b-1PLAN  

AIM INVESTMENT SECURITIES FUNDS

       MAXIMUM
DISTRIBUTION
FEE*
    MAXIMUM
SHAREHOLDER
SERVICES FEE
    MAXIMUM
AGGREGATE
FEE
 

Invesco Corporate Bond Fund –

 

Class B (reim)

     0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Global Real Estate Fund –

 

Class B (comp)

     0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco High Yield Fund –

 

Class B (comp)

     0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Money Market Fund –

 

Class B (comp)

Class BX (reim)

    

 

0.65

0.65


   

 

0.25

0.25


   

 

.90

.90


Invesco Real Estate Fund –

 

Class B (comp)

     0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco U.S. Government Fund –

 

Class B (comp)

     0.75     0.25     1.00
         12b-1PLAN  

AIM SECTOR FUNDS

       MAXIMUM
DISTRIBUTION
FEE*
    MAXIMUM
SHAREHOLDER
SERVICES FEE
    MAXIMUM
AGGREGATE
FEE
 

Invesco American Value Fund –

 

Class B (reim)

     0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Comstock Fund –

 

Class B (reim)

     0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Dividend Income Fund –

 

Class B (comp)

     0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Energy Fund –

 

Class B (comp)

     0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Gold & Precious Metals Fund –

 

Class B (comp)

     0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Mid Cap Growth Fund –

 

Class B (reim)

     0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Small Cap Value Fund –

 

Class B (reim)

     0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Technology Fund –

  Class B (comp)      0.75     0.25     1.00

 

A-4


        12b-1PLAN  

AIM SECTOR FUNDS

      MAXIMUM
DISTRIBUTION
FEE*
    MAXIMUM
SHAREHOLDER
SERVICES FEE
    MAXIMUM
AGGREGATE
FEE
 

Invesco Technology Sector Fund –

  Class B (reim)     0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Value Opportunities Fund –

  Class B (reim)     0.75     0.25     1.00
        12b-1PLAN  

AIM TAX-EXEMPT FUNDS

      MAXIMUM
DISTRIBUTION
FEE*
    MAXIMUM
SHAREHOLDER
SERVICES FEE
    MAXIMUM
AGGREGATE
FEE
 

Invesco High Yield Municipal Fund –

 

Class B (reim)

    0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Intermediate Term Municipal Income Fund –

 

Class B (reim)

    0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco Municipal Income Fund –

 

Class B (reim)

    0.75     0.25     1.00

Invesco New York Tax Free Income Fund –

 

Class B (reim)

    0.75     0.25     1.00

Notes :

* Distribution Fees may also include Asset Based Sales Charges

 

A-5