As filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on December 18, 2012
1933 Act File No. 033-19862
1940 Act File No. 811-05460
 
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form N-1A
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
     
Pre-Effective Amendment No.      
  o
 
Post-Effective Amendment No.  50
  þ
 
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940
 
 
Amendment No.  54
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AIM TREASURER’S SERIES TRUST (INVESCO TREASURER’S SERIES TRUST)
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000, Houston, TX 77046
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code: (713) 626-1919
John M. Zerr, Esquire
11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000, Houston, TX 77046
(Name and Address of Agent for Service)
 
Copies to:
     
Seba Kurian, Esquire
 
E. Carolan Berkley, Esquire
Invesco Advisers, Inc.
 
Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young
11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000
 
2005 Market Street, Suite 2600
Houston, Texas 77046
 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-7018
 
Approximate Date of Proposed Public Offering: As soon as practicable after this post-effective amendment becomes effective.
It is proposed that this filing will become effective (check appropriate box)
o   immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b)
þ   on December 21, 2012, pursuant to paragraph (b)
o   60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(1)
o   on (date ), pursuant to paragraph (a)(1)
o   75 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(2)
o   On (date), pursuant to paragraph (a)(2) of rule 485
If appropriate, check the following box:
o   this post-effective amendment designates a new effective date for a previously filed post-effective amendment.
 
 

 


 

 
Prospectus December 21, 2012
 
Premier Portfolio (IMRXX)
 
Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio (ITTXX)
 
Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio (FUGXX)
 
Investor Classes
 
Premier Portfolio’s investment objective is to provide current income consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity.
 
Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio’s investment objective is to provide tax-exempt income consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity.
 
Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio’s investment objective is a high level of current income consistent with the preservation of capital and the maintenance of liquidity.
 
 
Investor Class shares offered by this prospectus are offered only to grandfathered investors.
 
As with all other mutual fund securities, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not approved or disapproved these securities or determined whether the information in this prospectus is adequate or accurate. Anyone who tells you otherwise is committing a crime.
 
An investment in the Funds:
n   is not FDIC insured;
n   may lose value; and
n   is not guaranteed by a bank.
 
There can be no assurance that each Fund will be able to maintain a stable net asset value of $1.00 per share.


 

 
Table of Contents
 
 
         
  1    
Premier Portfolio
  1    
Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio
  3    
Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio
  5    
  6    
Premier Portfolio
  6    
Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio
  8    
Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio
  9    
         
  10    
The Adviser(s)
  10    
Adviser Compensation
  10    
         
  10    
Dividends and Distributions
  10    
         
  12    
         
  13    
         
  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-4    
Purchasing Shares
  A-6    
Redeeming Shares
  A-7    
Exchanging Shares
  A-9    
Rights Reserved by the Funds
  A-10    
Excessive Short-Term Trading Activity (Market Timing) Disclosures
  A-10    
Pricing of Shares
  A-11    
Taxes
  A-12    
Payments to Financial Intermediaries
  A-14    
Important Notice Regarding Delivery of Security Holder Documents
  A-15    
         
Obtaining Additional Information
  Back Cover    
 
 
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Fund Summaries
 
PREMIER PORTFOLIO
 
Investment Objective(s)
The Fund’s investment objective is to provide current income consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity.
 
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:   Investor    
 
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)     None      
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of original purchase price or redemption proceeds, whichever is less)     None      
 
             
 
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
 
Class:   Investor    
 
Management Fees
    0.25 %    
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees
    None      
Other Expenses
    None      
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
    0.25      
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement 1
    0.07      
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement
    0.18      
     
1
  Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco or the Adviser) has contractually agreed, through at least December 31, 2013, to waive advisory fees equal to 0.07% of the average daily net assets of Premier Portfolio. Fee waivers have been restated to reflect this agreement. Unless the Board of Trustees and Invesco mutually agree to amend or continue the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on December 31, 2013.
 
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 the same.
 
 
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    
 
Investor Class
  $ 18     $ 73     $ 134     $ 311      
 
Principal Investment Strategies of the Fund
The Fund invests primarily in high-quality U.S. dollar-denominated short-term debt obligations, including: (i) securities issued by the U.S. Government or its agencies; (ii) bankers’ acceptances, certificates of deposit, and time deposits from U.S. and foreign banks; (iii) repurchase agreements; (iv) commercial paper; (v) municipal securities; and (vi) master notes.
 
The Fund may engage in repurchase agreement transactions that are collateralized by cash or government securities. In addition, it may engage in repurchase agreement transactions that are collateralized by non government securities such as equity securities and securities that are rated investment grade and below investment grade by nationally recognized statistical rating organizations or unrated securities of comparable quality.
 
The Fund will limit investments to those securities that are First Tier Securities (defined below) at the time of purchase.
 
The Fund is a money market fund that seeks to maintain a stable price of $1.00 per share by using the amortized cost method to value portfolio securities and rounding the share value to the nearest cent. The Fund invests in conformity with the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules and regulation requirements for money market funds for the quality, maturity, diversification and liquidity of investments. The Fund invests only in U.S. dollar-denominated securities maturing within 397 days of the date of purchase, with certain exceptions permitted by applicable regulations. The Fund maintains a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of no more than 60 days, and a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity as determined without exceptions regarding certain interest rate adjustments under Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 of no more than 120 days. Each investment must be determined to present minimal credit risks by the Fund’s Adviser pursuant to guidelines approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees, and must be an “Eligible Security” as defined under applicable regulations. First Tier Securities generally means Eligible Securities rated within the highest short-term rating category, an unrated security of comparable quality as determined by the Adviser under the supervision of the Board of Trustees, U.S. Government Securities as defined by applicable regulations, and securities issued by other registered money market funds.
 
The Fund invests from time to time in U.S. dollar-denominated foreign securities. The Fund may also invest in securities, whether or not considered foreign securities, which carry foreign credit exposure.
 
In selecting securities for the Fund’s portfolio, the portfolio managers focus on securities that offer safety, liquidity, and a competitive yield. The Adviser conducts a credit analysis of each potential issuer prior to the purchase of its securities.
 
The portfolio managers normally hold portfolio securities to maturity, but may sell a security when they deem it advisable, such as when market or credit factors materially change.
 
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. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, you may lose money by investing in the Fund. 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:
 
Cash/Cash Equivalents Risk . Holding cash or cash equivalents may negatively affect performance.
 
Counterparty Risk . Counterparty risk is the risk that the other party to the contract will not fulfill its contractual obligations, which may cause losses or additional costs to the Fund.
 
Credit Risk . The issuer of instruments in which the Fund invests may be unable to meet interest and/or principal payments, thereby causing its instruments to decrease in value and lowering the issuer’s credit rating.
 
Foreign Credit Exposure Risk . U.S. dollar-denominated securities carrying foreign credit exposure may be affected by unfavorable political, economic or governmental developments that could affect payments of principal and interest.
 
Foreign Securities Risk . The value of the Fund’s foreign investments may be adversely affected by political and social instability, changes in economic or taxation policies, difficulties when enforcing obligations, decreased liquidity, and increased volatility. Foreign companies may be
 
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subject to less regulation resulting in less publicly available information about the companies.
 
Industry Focus Risk . To the extent the Fund invests in securities issued or guaranteed by companies in the banking and financial services industries, the Fund’s performance will depend on the overall condition of those industries, which may be affected by the following factors: the supply of short-term financing, changes in government regulation and interest rates, and the overall economy.
 
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, including duration.
 
Liquidity Risk . The Fund may hold illiquid securities that it may be unable to sell at the preferred time or price and could lose its entire investment in such securities.
 
Management Risk . The investment techniques and risk analysis used by the Fund’s portfolio managers may not produce the desired results.
 
Market Risk . The prices of and the income generated by the Fund’s securities may decline in response to, among other things, investor sentiment, general economic and market conditions, regional or global instability, and interest rate fluctuations.
 
Money Market Fund Risk . Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, you may lose money by investing in the Fund. The share price of money market funds can fall below the $1.00 share price. You should not rely on or expect the Fund’s adviser or its affiliates to enter into support agreements or take other actions to maintain the Fund’s $1.00 share price. The credit quality of the Fund’s holdings can change rapidly in certain markets, and the default of a single holding could have an adverse impact on the Fund’s share price. The Fund’s share price can also be negatively affected during periods of high redemption pressures and/or illiquid markets. Further regulation could impact the way the Fund is managed, possibly negatively impacting its return. Additionally, the Fund’s yield will vary as the short-term securities in its portfolio mature or are sold and the proceeds are reinvested in other securities.
 
Municipal Securities Risk . The Fund may invest in municipal securities. Constitutional amendments, legislative enactments, executive orders, administrative regulations, voter initiatives, and the issuer’s regional economic conditions may affect the municipal security’s value, interest payments, repayment of principal and the Fund’s ability to sell it. Failure of a municipal security issuer to comply with applicable tax requirements may make income paid thereon taxable, resulting in a decline in the security’s value. In addition, there could be changes in applicable tax laws or tax treatments that reduce or eliminate the current federal income tax exemption on municipal securities or otherwise adversely affect the current federal or state tax status of municipal securities.
 
Reinvestment Risk . Reinvestment risk is the risk that a bond’s cash flows (coupon income and principal repayment) will be reinvested at an interest rate below that on the original bond.
 
Repurchase Agreement Risk . If the seller of a repurchase agreement defaults or otherwise does not fulfill its obligations, the Fund may incur delays and losses arising from selling the underlying securities, enforcing its rights, or declining collateral value. These risks are magnified to the extent that a repurchase agreement is secured by securities other than cash or U.S. Government securities.
 
U.S. Government Obligations Risk . The Fund may invest in obligations issued by U.S. Government agencies and instrumentalities that may receive varying levels of support from the government, which could affect the Fund’s ability to recover should they default.
 
Variable-Rate Demand Notes Risk . The absence of an active secondary market for certain variable and floating rate notes could make it difficult to dispose of the instruments, and a portfolio could suffer a loss if the issuer defaults during periods in which a portfolio is not entitled to exercise its demand rights.
 
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 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
 
Investor Class year-to-date (ended September 30, 2012): 0.09%
Best Quarter (ended September 30, 2007): 1.33%
Worst Quarter (ended March 31, 2010 and September 30, 2011): 0.01%
 
                                 
 
Average Annual Total Returns (for the periods ended December 31, 2011)
 
    1
  5
  10
   
    Year   Years   Years    
 
Investor Class: Inception (4/26/1988)     0.08 %     1.74 %     2.07 %        
 
Management of the Fund
Investment Adviser: Invesco Advisers, Inc.
 
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 219286, Kansas City, MO 64121-9286, or by telephone at 800-959-4246.
 
The minimum investments for Investor Class shares for fund accounts are as follows:
 
                 
    Initial Investment
  Additional Investments
Type of Account   Per Fund   Per Fund
 
Asset or fee-based accounts managed by your financial adviser     None       None  
Eligible employee benefit plans, SEP, SARSEP and SIMPLE IRA plans     None       None  
IRAs, Roth IRAs and Coverdell ESA 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, Roth 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, unless you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or individual retirement 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
 
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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.
 
PREMIER TAX-EXEMPT PORTFOLIO
 
Investment Objective(s)
The Fund’s investment objective is to provide tax-exempt income consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity.
 
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:   Investor    
 
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)     None      
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of original purchase price or redemption proceeds, whichever is less)     None      
 
             
 
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
 
Class:   Investor    
 
Management Fees
    0.25 %    
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees
    None      
Other Expenses
    None      
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
    0.25      
 
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 the same.
 
 
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    
 
Investor Class
  $ 26     $ 80     $ 141     $ 318      
 
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 securities that (1) pay interest that is excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes, and (2) do not produce income that will be considered to be an item of preference for purposes of the alternative minimum tax.
 
The Fund will limit investments to those securities that are First Tier Securities (defined below) at the time of purchase.
 
The Fund invests only in high-quality U.S. dollar-denominated short-term debt obligations, including: (i) municipal securities; (ii) tax-exempt commercial paper; and (iii) cash equivalents. These securities may have credit and liquidity enhancements provided by banks, insurance companies or other financial institutions. Municipal securities include debt obligations of states, territories and possessions of the United States and the District of Columbia, their political subdivisions, agencies, instrumentalities, authorities thereof, and multi-state agencies, issued to obtain funds for various public purposes. Municipal lease obligations, synthetic municipal securities and certain types of industrial revenue bonds are treated as municipal securities.
 
Other securities held by the fund may be structured with demand features which have the effect of shortening the security’s maturity.
 
The Fund is a money market fund that seeks to maintain a stable price of $1.00 per share by using the amortized cost method to value portfolio securities and rounding the share value to the nearest cent. The Fund invests in conformity with SEC rules and regulation requirements for money market funds for the quality, maturity, diversification and liquidity of investments. The Fund invests only in U.S. dollar-denominated securities maturing within 397 days of the date of purchase, with certain exceptions permitted by applicable regulations. The Fund maintains a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of no more than 60 days, and a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity as determined without exceptions regarding certain interest rate adjustments under Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 of no more than 120 days. Each investment must be determined to present minimal credit risks by the Fund’s Adviser pursuant to guidelines approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees, and must be an “Eligible Security” as defined under applicable regulations. First Tier Securities generally means Eligible Securities rated within the highest short-term rating category, an unrated security of comparable quality as determined by the Adviser under the supervision of the Board of Trustees, U.S. Government Securities as defined by applicable regulations, and securities issued by other registered money market funds.
 
The Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in money market instruments that may be subject to federal taxes, including Treasury securities, repurchase agreements, bankers’ acceptances, commercial paper, U.S. dollar-denominated foreign securities and master notes.
 
The Fund may also invest in securities, whether or not considered foreign securities, which carry foreign credit exposure.
 
In selecting securities for the Fund’s portfolio, the portfolio managers focus on securities that offer safety, liquidity, and a competitive yield. The Adviser conducts a credit analysis of each potential issuer prior to the purchase of its securities.
 
The portfolio structure is driven to some extent by the supply and availability of municipal obligations. The portfolio managers manage liquidity, for instance, by trading in daily and weekly variable-rate demand notes.
 
The portfolio managers normally hold portfolio securities to maturity, but may sell a security when they deem it advisable, such as when market or credit factors materially change.
 
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. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, you may lose money by investing in the Fund. 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:
 
Cash/Cash Equivalents Risk . Holding cash or cash equivalents may negatively affect performance.
 
Counterparty Risk . Counterparty risk is the risk that the other party to the contract will not fulfill its contractual obligations, which may cause losses or additional costs to the Fund.
 
Credit Risk . The issuer of instruments in which the Fund invests may be unable to meet interest and/or principal payments, thereby causing its instruments to decrease in value and lowering the issuer’s credit rating.
 
Foreign Credit Exposure Risk . U.S. dollar-denominated securities carrying foreign credit exposure may be affected by unfavorable political, economic or governmental developments that could affect payments of principal and interest.
 
Foreign Securities Risk . The value of the Fund’s foreign investments may be adversely affected by political and social instability, changes in economic or taxation policies, difficulties when enforcing obligations, decreased liquidity, and increased volatility. Foreign companies may be
 
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subject to less regulation resulting in less publicly available information about the companies.
 
Industry Focus Risk . To the extent the Fund invests in securities issued or guaranteed by companies in the banking and financial services industries, the Fund’s performance will depend on the overall condition of those industries, which may be affected by the following factors: the supply of short-term financing, changes in government regulation and interest rates, and the overall economy.
 
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, including duration.
 
Liquidity Risk . The Fund may hold illiquid securities that it may be unable to sell at the preferred time or price and could lose its entire investment in such securities.
 
Management Risk . The investment techniques and risk analysis used by the Fund’s portfolio managers may not produce the desired results.
 
Market Risk . The prices of and the income generated by the Fund’s securities may decline in response to, among other things, investor sentiment, general economic and market conditions, regional or global instability, and interest rate fluctuations.
 
Money Market Fund Risk . Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, you may lose money by investing in the Fund. The share price of money market funds can fall below the $1.00 share price. You should not rely on or expect the Fund’s adviser or its affiliates to enter into support agreements or take other actions to maintain the Fund’s $1.00 share price. The credit quality of the Fund’s holdings can change rapidly in certain markets, and the default of a single holding could have an adverse impact on the Fund’s share price. The Fund’s share price can also be negatively affected during periods of high redemption pressures and/or illiquid markets. Further regulation could impact the way the Fund is managed, possibly negatively impacting its return. Additionally, the Fund’s yield will vary as the short-term securities in its portfolio mature or are sold and the proceeds are reinvested in other securities.
 
Municipal Securities Risk . The Fund may invest in municipal securities. Constitutional amendments, legislative enactments, executive orders, administrative regulations, voter initiatives, and the issuer’s regional economic conditions may affect the municipal security’s value, interest payments, repayment of principal and the Fund’s ability to sell it. Failure of a municipal security issuer to comply with applicable tax requirements may make income paid thereon taxable, resulting in a decline in the security’s value. In addition, there could be changes in applicable tax laws or tax treatments that reduce or eliminate the current federal income tax exemption on municipal securities or otherwise adversely affect the current federal or state tax status of municipal securities.
 
Reinvestment Risk . Reinvestment risk is the risk that a bond’s cash flows (coupon income and principal repayment) will be reinvested at an interest rate below that on the original bond.
 
Variable-Rate Demand Notes Risk . The absence of an active secondary market for certain variable and floating rate notes could make it difficult to dispose of the instruments, and a portfolio could suffer a loss if the issuer defaults during periods in which a portfolio is not entitled to exercise its demand rights.
 
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 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
 
Investor Class year-to-date (ended September 30, 2012): 0.02%
Best Quarter (ended June 30, 2007 and September 30, 2007): 0.89%
Worst Quarter (ended June 30, 2011 through December 31, 2011): 0.01%
 
                                 
 
Average Annual Total Returns (for the periods ended December 31, 2011)
 
    1
  5
  10
   
    Year   Years   Years    
 
Investor Class: Inception (4/27/1988)     0.05 %     1.27 %     1.53 %        
 
Management of the Fund
Investment Adviser: Invesco Advisers, Inc.
 
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 219286, Kansas City, MO 64121-9286, or by telephone at 800-959-4246.
 
The minimum investments for Investor Class shares for fund accounts are as follows:
 
                 
    Initial Investment
  Additional Investments
Type of Account   Per Fund   Per Fund
 
Asset or fee-based accounts managed by your financial adviser     None       None  
Eligible employee benefit plans, SEP, SARSEP and SIMPLE IRA plans     None       None  
IRAs, Roth IRAs and Coverdell ESA 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, Roth IRAs and Coverdell ESAs     $250       $25  
All other accounts     $1,000       $50  
 
 
Tax Information
The Fund’s distributions primarily are exempt from regular federal income tax. A portion of these distributions, however, may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax and state and local taxes. The Fund may also make distributions that are taxable to you as ordinary income.
 
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.
 
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PREMIER U.S. GOVERNMENT MONEY PORTFOLIO
 
Investment Objective(s)
The Fund’s investment objective is a high level of current income consistent with the preservation of capital and the maintenance of liquidity.
 
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:   Investor    
 
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)     None      
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of original purchase price or redemption proceeds, whichever is less)     None      
 
             
 
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
 
Class:   Investor    
 
Management Fees
    0.25 %    
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees
    None      
Other Expenses
    None      
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
    0.25      
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement 1
    0.07      
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement
    0.18      
     
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  Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco or the Adviser) has contractually agreed, through at least December 31, 2013, to waive advisory fees equal to 0.07% of the average daily net assets of Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio. Fee waivers have been restated to reflect this agreement. Unless the Board of Trustees and Invesco mutually agree to amend or continue the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on December 31, 2013.
 
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 the same.
 
 
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    
 
Investor Class
  $ 18     $ 73     $ 134     $ 311      
 
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 (i) direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury, (ii) other securities issued or guaranteed as to principal and interest by the U.S. government or its agencies and instrumentalities (Agency Securities), and (iii) repurchase agreements secured by those obligations referenced in (i) and (ii) above. Agency Securities may be supported by (i) the full faith and credit of the U.S. Treasury; (ii) the right of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury; (iii) the discretionary authority of the U.S. government to purchase certain obligations of the agency or instrumentality; or (iv) the credit of the agency or instrumentality. At the present time, the fund has no current intention to invest in securities other than direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury, Agency Securities, and repurchase agreements secured by such obligations.
 
The Fund will limit investments to those securities that are First Tier Securities (defined below) at the time of purchase.
 
The Fund is a money market fund that seeks to maintain a stable price of $1.00 per share by using the amortized cost method to value portfolio securities and rounding the share value to the nearest cent. The Fund invests in conformity with SEC rules and regulation requirements for money market funds for the quality, maturity, diversification and liquidity of investments. The Fund invests only in U.S. dollar-denominated securities maturing within 397 days of the date of purchase, with certain exceptions permitted by applicable regulations. The Fund maintains a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of no more than 60 days, and a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity as determined without exceptions regarding certain interest rate adjustments under Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 of no more than 120 days. Each investment must be determined to present minimal credit risks by the Fund’s Adviser pursuant to guidelines approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees, and must be an “Eligible Security” as defined under applicable regulations. First Tier Securities generally means Eligible Securities rated within the highest short-term rating category, an unrated security of comparable quality as determined by the Adviser under the supervision of the Board of Trustees, U.S. Government Securities as defined by applicable regulations, and securities issued by other registered money market funds.
 
In selecting securities for the Fund’s portfolio, the portfolio managers focus on securities that offer safety, liquidity, and a competitive yield. The Adviser conducts a credit analysis of each potential issuer prior to the purchase of its securities.
 
The portfolio managers normally hold portfolio securities to maturity, but may sell a security when they deem it advisable, such as when market or credit factors materially change.
 
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. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, you may lose money by investing in the Fund. 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:
 
Cash/Cash Equivalents Risk . Holding cash or cash equivalents may negatively affect performance.
 
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, including duration.
 
Liquidity Risk . The Fund may hold illiquid securities that it may be unable to sell at the preferred time or price and could lose its entire investment in such securities.
 
Management Risk . The investment techniques and risk analysis used by the Fund’s portfolio managers may not produce the desired results.
 
Market Risk . The prices of and the income generated by the Fund’s securities may decline in response to, among other things, investor sentiment, general economic and market conditions, regional or global instability, and interest rate fluctuations.
 
Money Market Fund Risk . Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, you may lose money by investing in the Fund. The share price of money market funds can fall below the $1.00 share price. You should not rely on or expect the Fund’s adviser or its affiliates to enter into support agreements or take other actions to maintain the Fund’s $1.00 share price. The credit quality of the Fund’s holdings can change rapidly in certain markets, and the default of a single holding could have an adverse impact on the Fund’s share price. The Fund’s share price can also be negatively affected during periods of
 
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high redemption pressures and/or illiquid markets. Further regulation could impact the way the Fund is managed, possibly negatively impacting its return. Additionally, the Fund’s yield will vary as the short-term securities in its portfolio mature or are sold and the proceeds are reinvested in other securities.
 
Reinvestment Risk . Reinvestment risk is the risk that a bond’s cash flows (coupon income and principal repayment) will be reinvested at an interest rate below that on the original bond.
 
Repurchase Agreement Risk . If the seller of a repurchase agreement defaults or otherwise does not fulfill its obligations, the Fund may incur delays and losses arising from selling the underlying securities, enforcing its rights, or declining collateral value.
 
U.S. Government Obligations Risk . The Fund may invest in obligations issued by U.S. Government agencies and instrumentalities that may receive varying levels of support from the government, which could affect the Fund’s ability to recover should they default.
 
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 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
 
Investor Class year-to-date (ended September 30, 2012): 0.02%
Best Quarter (ended December 31, 2006): 1.30%
Worst Quarter (ended March 31, 2010 through December 31, 2011): 0.01%
 
                                 
 
Average Annual Total Returns (for the periods ended December 31, 2011)
 
    1
  5
  10
   
    Year   Years   Years    
 
Investor Class: Inception (4/26/1991)     0.02 %     1.52 %     1.73 %        
 
Management of the Fund
Investment Adviser: Invesco Advisers, Inc.
 
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 219286, Kansas City, MO 64121-9286, or by telephone at 800-959-4246.
 
The minimum investments for Investor Class shares for fund accounts are as follows:
 
                 
    Initial Investment
  Additional Investments
Type of Account   Per Fund   Per Fund
 
Asset or fee-based accounts managed by your financial adviser     None       None  
Eligible employee benefit plans, SEP, SARSEP and SIMPLE IRA plans     None       None  
IRAs, Roth IRAs and Coverdell ESA 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, Roth 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, unless you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or individual retirement 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
 
Premier Portfolio
 
Objective(s) and Strategies
The Fund’s investment objective is to provide current income consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity. The Fund’s investment objective may be changed by the Board of Trustees without shareholder approval.
 
The Fund invests primarily in high-quality U.S. dollar-denominated short-term debt obligations, including: (i) securities issued by the U.S. Government or its agencies; (ii) bankers’ acceptances, certificates of deposit, and time deposits from U.S. and foreign banks; (iii) repurchase agreements; (iv) commercial paper; (v) municipal securities; and (vi) master notes.
 
The Fund may engage in repurchase agreement transactions that are collateralized by cash or government securities. In addition, it may engage in repurchase agreement transactions that are collateralized by non government securities such as equity securities and securities that are rated investment grade and below investment grade by nationally recognized statistical rating organizations or unrated securities of comparable quality.
 
The Fund will limit investments to those securities that are First Tier Securities (defined below) at the time of purchase.
 
As permitted by Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (Rule 2a-7), the Fund seeks to maintain a stable price of $1.00 per share by using the amortized cost method to value portfolio securities and rounding the share value to the nearest cent. The Fund invests in conformity with SEC rules and regulation requirements for money market funds for the quality, maturity, diversification and liquidity of investments. The Fund invests only in U.S. dollar-denominated securities maturing within 397 days of the date of purchase, with certain exceptions permitted by applicable regulations. The Fund maintains a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of no more than 60 days, and a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity as determined without exceptions regarding certain interest rate adjustments under Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 of no more than 120 days. Each investment must be determined to present minimal credit risks by the Fund’s Adviser pursuant to guidelines approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees, and must be an
 
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“Eligible Security” as defined under applicable regulations. First Tier Securities generally means Eligible Securities rated within the highest short-term rating category, an unrated security of comparable quality as determined by the Adviser under the supervision of the Board of Trustees, U.S. Government Securities as defined by applicable regulations, and securities issued by other registered money market funds.
 
The Fund invests from time to time in U.S. dollar-denominated foreign securities. The Fund may also invest in securities, whether or not considered foreign securities, which carry foreign credit exposure.
 
In selecting securities for the Fund’s portfolio, the portfolio managers focus on securities that offer safety, liquidity, and a competitive yield. The Adviser conducts a credit analysis of each potential issuer prior to the purchase of its securities.
 
The portfolio managers normally hold portfolio securities to maturity, but may sell a security when they deem it advisable, such as when market or credit factors materially change.
 
The Fund may, from time to time, take temporary defensive positions by holding cash, shortening the Fund’s dollar-weighted average maturity or investing in other securities that are eligible securities for purchase by money market funds as described in this prospectus and the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (SAI) and that are consistent with the Fund’s principal investment strategies, in anticipation of, or in response to, adverse market, economic, political or other conditions. It is possible that such investments could affect the Fund’s returns.
 
The Fund’s investments in the types of securities 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 described in this prospectus. Any percentage limitations with respect to assets of the Fund are applied at the time of purchase.
 
Risks
The principal risks of investing in the Fund are:
 
Cash/Cash Equivalents Risk . To the extent the Fund holds cash or cash equivalents rather than securities in which it primarily invests or uses to manage risk, the Fund may not achieve its investment objectives and may underperform.
 
Counterparty Risk . Counterparty risk is the risk that the other party to the contract will not fulfill its contractual obligations, which may cause losses or additional costs to the Fund.
 
Credit Risk . The issuers of instruments in which the Fund invests may be unable to meet interest and/or principal payments. An issuer’s securities may decrease in value if its financial strength weakens, which may reduce its credit rating and possibly its ability to meet its contractual obligations.
 
Foreign Credit Exposure Risk . U.S. dollar denominated securities carrying foreign credit exposure may be affected by unfavorable political, economic or governmental developments that could affect payments of principal and interest.
 
Foreign Securities Risk . The value of the Fund’s foreign investments may be adversely affected by political and social instability in their home countries, by changes in economic or taxation policies in those countries, or by the difficulty in enforcing obligations in those countries. Foreign companies generally may be subject to less stringent regulations than U.S. companies, including financial reporting requirements and auditing and accounting controls. As a result, there generally is less publicly available information about foreign companies than about U.S. companies. Trading in many foreign securities may be less liquid and more volatile than U.S. securities due to the size of the market or other factors.
 
Industry Focus Risk . To the extent the Fund invests in securities issued or guaranteed by companies in the banking and financial services industries, the Fund’s performance will depend on the overall condition of those industries. Financial services companies are highly dependent on the supply of short-term financing. The value of securities of issuers in the banking and financial services industry can be sensitive to changes in government regulation and interest rates and to economic downturns in the United States and abroad.
 
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.
 
Liquidity Risk . A security is considered to be illiquid if the Fund is unable to sell such security at approximately the value the Fund ascribes to it within seven calendar days. A security may be deemed illiquid due to a lack of trading volume in the security or if the security is privately placed and not traded in any public market or is otherwise restricted from trading. The Fund may be unable to sell illiquid securities at the time or price it desires and could lose its entire investment in such securities. Further, certain restricted securities require special registration, liabilities and costs, and could pose valuation difficulties.
 
Management Risk . The investment techniques and risk analysis used by the Fund’s portfolio managers may not produce the desired results.
 
Market Risk . The prices of and the income generated by the Fund’s securities may decline in response to, among other things, investor sentiment, general economic and market conditions, regional or global instability, and interest rate fluctuations.
 
Money Market Fund Risk . Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, you may lose money by investing in the Fund. The share price of money market funds can fall below the $1.00 share price. You should not rely on or expect the Fund’s adviser or its affiliates to enter into support agreements or take other actions to maintain the Fund’s $1.00 share price. The credit quality of the Fund’s holdings can change rapidly in certain markets, and the default of a single holding could have an adverse impact on the Fund’s share price. The Fund’s share price can also be negatively affected during periods of high redemption pressures and/or illiquid markets. Further regulation could impact the way the Fund is managed, possibly negatively impacting its return. Additionally, the Fund’s yield will vary as the short-term securities in its portfolio mature or are sold and the proceeds are reinvested in other securities.
 
Municipal Securities Risk . The Fund may invest in municipal securities. Constitutional amendments, legislative enactments, executive orders, administrative regulations, voter initiatives, and the issuer’s regional economic conditions may affect the municipal security’s value, interest payments, repayment of principal and the Fund’s ability to sell it. Revenue bonds are generally not backed by the taxing power of the issuing municipality. To the extent that a municipal security is not heavily followed by the investment community or such security issue is relatively small, the security may be difficult to value or sell at a desirable price. If the Internal Revenue Service determines that an issuer of a municipal security has not complied with applicable tax requirements, interest from the security could be treated as taxable, which could result in a decline in the security’s value. In addition, there could be changes in applicable tax laws or tax treatments that reduce or eliminate the current federal income tax exemption on municipal securities or otherwise adversely affect the current federal or state tax status of municipal securities.
 
Reinvestment Risk . Reinvestment risk is the risk that a bond’s cash flows (coupon income and principal repayment) will be reinvested at an interest rate below that on the original bond. If interest rates decline, the underlying bond may rise in value, but the cash flows received from that bond may have to be reinvested at a lower interest rate.
 
Repurchase Agreement Risk . If the seller of a repurchase agreement defaults or otherwise does not fulfill its obligations, the Fund may incur delays and losses arising from selling the underlying securities, enforcing its rights, or declining collateral value. These risks are magnified to the
 
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extent that a repurchase agreement is secured by securities other than cash or U.S. Government securities.
 
U.S. Government Obligations Risk . The Fund may invest in obligations issued by U.S. Government agencies and instrumentalities that may receive varying levels of support from the government, which could affect the Fund’s ability to recover should they default.
 
Variable-Rate Demand Notes Risk . The absence of an active secondary market for certain variable and floating rate notes could make it difficult to dispose of the instruments, and a portfolio could suffer a loss if the issuer defaults during periods in which a portfolio is not entitled to exercise its demand rights.
 
Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio
 
Objective(s) and Strategies
The Fund’s investment objective is to provide tax-exempt income consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity. The Fund’s investment objective may be changed by the Board of Trustees without shareholder approval.
 
The Fund invests under normal circumstances at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities that (1) pay interest that is excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes, and (2) do not produce income that will be considered to be an item of preference for purposes of the alternative minimum tax.
 
The Fund will limit investments to those securities that are First Tier Securities (defined below) at the time of purchase.
 
The Fund invests only in high-quality U.S. dollar-denominated short-term debt obligations, including: (i) municipal securities; (ii) tax-exempt commercial paper; and (iii) cash equivalents. These securities may have credit and liquidity enhancements provided by banks, insurance companies or other financial institutions. Municipal securities include debt obligations of states, territories and possessions of the United States and the District of Columbia, their political subdivisions, agencies, instrumentalities, authorities thereof, and multi-state agencies, issued to obtain funds for various public purposes. Municipal lease obligations, synthetic municipal securities and certain types of industrial revenue bonds are treated as municipal securities.
 
Synthetic municipal securities, which include variable rate instruments that are created when fixed rate bonds are coupled with a third party demand feature, are treated as municipal securities. Other securities held by the fund may be structured with demand features which have the effect of shortening the security’s maturity.
 
As permitted by Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (Rule 2a-7), the Fund seeks to maintain a stable price of $1.00 per share by using the amortized cost method to value portfolio securities and rounding the share value to the nearest cent. The Fund invests in conformity with SEC rules and regulation requirements for money market funds for the quality, maturity, diversification and liquidity of investments. The Fund invests only in U.S. dollar-denominated securities maturing within 397 days of the date of purchase, with certain exceptions permitted by applicable regulations. The Fund maintains a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of no more than 60 days, and a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity as determined without exceptions regarding certain interest rate adjustments under Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 of no more than 120 days. Each investment must be determined to present minimal credit risks by the Fund’s Adviser pursuant to guidelines approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees, and must be an “Eligible Security” as defined under applicable regulations. First Tier Securities generally means Eligible Securities rated within the highest short-term rating category, an unrated security of comparable quality as determined by the Adviser under the supervision of the Board of Trustees, U.S. Government Securities as defined by applicable regulations, and securities issued by other registered money market funds.
 
The Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in money market instruments that may be subject to federal taxes, including Treasury securities, repurchase agreements, bankers’ acceptances, commercial paper, U.S. dollar-denominated foreign securities and master notes.
 
The Fund may also invest in securities, whether or not considered foreign securities, which carry foreign credit exposure.
 
In selecting securities for the Fund’s portfolio, the portfolio managers focus on securities that offer safety, liquidity, and a competitive yield. The Adviser conducts a credit analysis of each potential issuer prior to the purchase of its securities.
 
The portfolio structure is driven to some extent by the supply and availability of municipal obligations. The portfolio managers manage liquidity, for instance, by trading in daily and weekly variable-rate demand notes.
 
The portfolio managers normally hold portfolio securities to maturity, but may sell a security when they deem it advisable, such as when market or credit factors materially change.
 
The Fund may, from time to time, take temporary defensive positions by holding cash, shortening the Fund’s dollar-weighted average maturity or investing in other securities that are eligible securities for purchase by money market funds as described in this prospectus and the Fund’s SAI and that are consistent with the Fund’s principal investment strategies, in anticipation of, or in response to, adverse market, economic, political or other conditions. It is possible that such investments could affect the Fund’s returns.
 
The Fund’s investments in the types of securities 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 described in this prospectus. Any percentage limitations with respect to assets of the Fund are applied at the time of purchase.
 
Risks
The principal risks of investing in the Fund are:
 
Cash/Cash Equivalents Risk . To the extent the Fund holds cash or cash equivalents rather than securities in which it primarily invests or uses to manage risk, the Fund may not achieve its investment objectives and may underperform.
 
Counterparty Risk . Counterparty risk is the risk that the other party to the contract will not fulfill its contractual obligations, which may cause losses or additional costs to the Fund.
 
Credit Risk . The issuers of instruments in which the Fund invests may be unable to meet interest and/or principal payments. An issuer’s securities may decrease in value if its financial strength weakens, which may reduce its credit rating and possibly its ability to meet its contractual obligations.
 
Foreign Credit Exposure Risk . U.S. dollar denominated securities carrying foreign credit exposure may be affected by unfavorable political, economic or governmental developments that could affect payments of principal and interest.
 
Foreign Securities Risk . The value of the Fund’s foreign investments may be adversely affected by political and social instability in their home countries, by changes in economic or taxation policies in those countries, or by the difficulty in enforcing obligations in those countries. Foreign companies generally may be subject to less stringent regulations than U.S. companies, including financial reporting requirements and auditing and accounting controls. As a result, there generally is less publicly available information about foreign companies than about U.S. companies. Trading in many foreign securities may be less liquid and more volatile than U.S. securities due to the size of the market or other factors.
 
Industry Focus Risk . To the extent the Fund invests in securities issued or guaranteed by companies in the banking and financial services industries, the Fund’s performance will depend on the overall condition of those industries. Financial services companies are highly dependent on the supply of short-term financing. The value of securities of issuers in the banking and financial services industry can be sensitive to changes in government regulation and interest rates and to economic downturns in the United States and abroad.
 
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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.
 
Liquidity Risk . A security is considered to be illiquid if the Fund is unable to sell such security at approximately the value the Fund ascribes to it within seven calendar days. A security may be deemed illiquid due to a lack of trading volume in the security or if the security is privately placed and not traded in any public market or is otherwise restricted from trading. The Fund may be unable to sell illiquid securities at the time or price it desires and could lose its entire investment in such securities. Further, certain restricted securities require special registration, liabilities and costs, and could pose valuation difficulties.
 
Management Risk . The investment techniques and risk analysis used by the Fund’s portfolio managers may not produce the desired results.
 
Market Risk . The prices of and the income generated by the Fund’s securities may decline in response to, among other things, investor sentiment, general economic and market conditions, regional or global instability, and interest rate fluctuations.
 
Money Market Fund Risk . Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, you may lose money by investing in the Fund. The share price of money market funds can fall below the $1.00 share price. You should not rely on or expect the Fund’s adviser or its affiliates to enter into support agreements or take other actions to maintain the Fund’s $1.00 share price. The credit quality of the Fund’s holdings can change rapidly in certain markets, and the default of a single holding could have an adverse impact on the Fund’s share price. The Fund’s share price can also be negatively affected during periods of high redemption pressures and/or illiquid markets. Further regulation could impact the way the Fund is managed, possibly negatively impacting its return. Additionally, the Fund’s yield will vary as the short-term securities in its portfolio mature or are sold and the proceeds are reinvested in other securities.
 
Municipal Securities Risk . The Fund may invest in municipal securities. Constitutional amendments, legislative enactments, executive orders, administrative regulations, voter initiatives, and the issuer’s regional economic conditions may affect the municipal security’s value, interest payments, repayment of principal and the Fund’s ability to sell it. Revenue bonds are generally not backed by the taxing power of the issuing municipality. To the extent that a municipal security is not heavily followed by the investment community or such security issue is relatively small, the security may be difficult to value or sell at a desirable price. If the Internal Revenue Service determines that an issuer of a municipal security has not complied with applicable tax requirements, interest from the security could be treated as taxable, which could result in a decline in the security’s value. In addition, there could be changes in applicable tax laws or tax treatments that reduce or eliminate the current federal income tax exemption on municipal securities or otherwise adversely affect the current federal or state tax status of municipal securities.
 
Reinvestment Risk . Reinvestment risk is the risk that a bond’s cash flows (coupon income and principal repayment) will be reinvested at an interest rate below that on the original bond. If interest rates decline, the underlying bond may rise in value, but the cash flows received from that bond may have to be reinvested at a lower interest rate.
 
Variable-Rate Demand Notes Risk . The absence of an active secondary market for certain variable and floating rate notes could make it difficult to dispose of the instruments, and a portfolio could suffer a loss if the issuer defaults during periods in which a portfolio is not entitled to exercise its demand rights.
 
Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio
 
Objective(s) and Strategies
The Fund’s investment objective is a high level of current income consistent with the preservation of capital and the maintenance of liquidity.
 
The Fund invests under normal circumstances at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in (i) direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury, (ii) other securities issued or guaranteed as to principal and interest by the U.S. government or its agencies and instrumentalities (Agency Securities), and (iii) repurchase agreements secured by those obligations referenced in (i) and (ii) above. Agency Securities may be supported by (i) the full faith and credit of the U.S. Treasury; (ii) the right of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury; (iii) the discretionary authority of the U.S. government to purchase certain obligations of the agency or instrumentality; or (iv) the credit of the agency or instrumentality. At the present time, the fund has no current intention to invest in securities other than direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury, Agency Securities, and repurchase agreements secured by such obligations.
 
The Fund will limit investments to those securities that are First Tier Securities (defined below) at the time of purchase.
 
As permitted by Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (Rule 2a-7), the Fund seeks to maintain a stable price of $1.00 per share by using the amortized cost method to value portfolio securities and rounding the share value to the nearest cent. The Fund invests in conformity with SEC rules and regulation requirements for money market funds for the quality, maturity, diversification and liquidity of investments. The Fund invests only in U.S. dollar-denominated securities maturing within 397 days of the date of purchase, with certain exceptions permitted by applicable regulations. The Fund maintains a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of no more than 60 days, and a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity as determined without exceptions regarding certain interest rate adjustments under Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 of no more than 120 days. Each investment must be determined to present minimal credit risks by the Fund’s Adviser pursuant to guidelines approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees, and must be an “Eligible Security” as defined under applicable regulations. First Tier Securities generally means Eligible Securities rated within the highest short-term rating category, an unrated security of comparable quality as determined by the Adviser under the supervision of the Board of Trustees, U.S. Government Securities as defined by applicable regulations, and securities issued by other registered money market funds.
 
In selecting securities for the Fund’s portfolio, the portfolio managers focus on securities that offer safety, liquidity, and a competitive yield. The Adviser conducts a credit analysis of each potential issuer prior to the purchase of its securities.
 
The portfolio managers normally hold portfolio securities to maturity, but may sell a security when they deem it advisable, such as when market or credit factors materially change.
 
The Fund may, from time to time, take temporary defensive positions by holding cash, shortening the Fund’s dollar-weighted average maturity or investing in other securities that are eligible securities for purchase by money market funds as described in this prospectus and the Fund’s SAI and that are consistent with the Fund’s principal investment strategies, in anticipation of, or in response to, adverse market, economic, political or other conditions. It is possible that such investments could affect the Fund’s returns.
 
The Fund’s investments in the types of securities 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 described in this prospectus. Any percentage limitations with respect to assets of the Fund are applied at the time of purchase.
 
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Risks
The principal risks of investing in the Fund are:
 
Cash/Cash Equivalents Risk . To the extent the Fund holds cash or cash equivalents rather than securities in which it primarily invests or uses to manage risk, the Fund may not achieve its investment objectives and may underperform.
 
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.
 
Liquidity Risk . A security is considered to be illiquid if the Fund is unable to sell such security at approximately the value the Fund ascribes to it within seven calendar days. A security may be deemed illiquid due to a lack of trading volume in the security or if the security is privately placed and not traded in any public market or is otherwise restricted from trading. The Fund may be unable to sell illiquid securities at the time or price it desires and could lose its entire investment in such securities. Further, certain restricted securities require special registration, liabilities and costs, and could pose valuation difficulties.
 
Management Risk . The investment techniques and risk analysis used by the Fund’s portfolio managers may not produce the desired results.
 
Market Risk . The prices of and the income generated by the Fund’s securities may decline in response to, among other things, investor sentiment, general economic and market conditions, regional or global instability, and interest rate fluctuations.
 
Money Market Fund Risk . Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, you may lose money by investing in the Fund. The share price of money market funds can fall below the $1.00 share price. You should not rely on or expect the Fund’s adviser or its affiliates to enter into support agreements or take other actions to maintain the Fund’s $1.00 share price. The credit quality of the Fund’s holdings can change rapidly in certain markets, and the default of a single holding could have an adverse impact on the Fund’s share price. The Fund’s share price can also be negatively affected during periods of high redemption pressures and/or illiquid markets. Further regulation could impact the way the Fund is managed, possibly negatively impacting its return. Additionally, the Fund’s yield will vary as the short-term securities in its portfolio mature or are sold and the proceeds are reinvested in other securities.
 
Reinvestment Risk . Reinvestment risk is the risk that a bond’s cash flows (coupon income and principal repayment) will be reinvested at an interest rate below that on the original bond. If interest rates decline, the underlying bond may rise in value, but the cash flows received from that bond may have to be reinvested at a lower interest rate.
 
Repurchase Agreement Risk . If the seller of a repurchase agreement defaults or otherwise does not fulfill its obligations, the Fund may incur delays and losses arising from selling the underlying securities, enforcing its rights, or declining collateral value.
 
U.S. Government Obligations Risk . The Fund may invest in obligations issued by U.S. Government agencies and instrumentalities that may receive varying levels of support from the government, which could affect the Fund’s ability to recover should they default.
 
Portfolio Holdings
Information concerning the Funds’ portfolio holdings as well as their dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity and dollar-weighted average life to maturity as of the last business day of the preceding month will be posted on their Web site no later than five business days after the end of the month and remain posted on the Web site for six months thereafter.
 
A description of Fund policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of Fund portfolio holdings is available in the SAI, which is available to Qualified Persons at www.invesco.com/us.
 
Fund Management
 
The Adviser(s)
Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco or the Adviser) serves as each Fund’s investment adviser. The Adviser manages the investment operations of each 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 each 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.
 
Pending Litigation.   There is no material litigation affecting the Funds. Detailed information concerning other pending litigation can be found in the SAI.
 
Adviser Compensation
During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012, the Adviser received compensation of 0.18% of Premier Portfolio’s average daily net assets after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement.
 
During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012, the Adviser received compensation of 0.22% of Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio’s average daily net assets after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement.
 
During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012, the Adviser received compensation of 0.11% of Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio’s average daily net assets after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement.
 
The Adviser is responsible for all of the Funds’ expenses, other than (i) interest, taxes and extraordinary items such as litigation costs; (ii) brokers’ commissions, issue and transfer taxes, and other costs chargeable to the Fund in connection with securities transactions to which the Fund is a party or in connection with securities owned by the Fund and (iii) other expenditures which are capitalized in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applicable to investment companies.
 
A discussion regarding the basis for the Board of Trustees’ approval of the investment advisory agreement and investment sub-advisory agreements of each Fund is available in each Fund’s most recent annual report to shareholders for the twelve-month period ended August 31.
 
 
Other Information
 
Dividends and Distributions
Premier Portfolio expects, based on its investment objective and strategies, that its distributions, if any, will consist primarily of ordinary income.
 
Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio expects, based on its investment objective and strategies, that its distributions, if any, will consist primarily of tax-exempt income.
 
Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio expects, based on its investment objective and strategies, that its distributions, if any, will consist primarily of ordinary income.
 
Dividends
Premier Portfolio generally declares dividends, if any, daily and pays them monthly.
 
Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio generally declares dividends, if any, daily and pays them monthly.
 
Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio generally declares dividends, if any, daily and pays them monthly.
 
A business day is any day that the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is open for business. The Funds are authorized not to open for trading on a day that is otherwise a business day if the Bond Market Association recommends that government securities dealers not open for trading; any
 
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such day will not be considered a business day. The Funds also may close early on a business day if the Bond Market Association recommends that government securities dealers close early.
 
Capital Gains Distributions
Premier Portfolio generally distributes net realized capital gains (including net short-term capital gains), if any, at least annually. The Fund does not expect to realize any long-term capital gains and losses.
 
Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio generally distributes net realized capital gains (including net short-term capital gains), if any, at least annually. The Fund does not expect to realize any long-term capital gains and losses.
 
Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio generally distributes net realized capital gains (including net short-term capital gains), if any, at least annually. The Fund does not expect to realize any long-term capital gains and losses.
 
 
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Financial Highlights
 
The financial highlights tables are intended to help you understand each Fund’s financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single Fund share. Institutional Classes are not offered in this prospectus.
 
The total returns in the tables represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in each Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions).
 
This information has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, whose report, along with each Fund’s financial statements, is included in each Fund’s annual report, which is available upon request.
 
Investor Class
                                                                                         
                                    Ratio of
  Ratio of
   
                                    expenses
  expenses
   
                                    to average
  to average net
  Ratio of net
    Net asset
      Net gains
      Dividends
              net assets
  assets without
  investment
    value,
  Net
  (losses)
  Total from
  from net
  Net asset
      Net assets,
  with fee waivers
  fee waivers
  income
    beginning
  investment
  on securities
  investment
  investment
  value, end
  Total
  end of period
  and/or expense
  and/or expense
  to average
    of period   income   (realized)   operations   income   of period   return (a)   (000s omitted)   reimbursements   reimbursements   net assets
 
 
Premier Portfolio                                                                                        
Year ended 08/31/12   $ 1.00     $ 0.00 (b)   $ 0.00     $ 0.00     $ (0.00 )   $ 1.00       0.11 %   $ 66,914       0.18 % (c)     0.25 % (c)     0.11 % (c)
Year ended 08/31/11     1.00       0.00 (b)     0.00       0.00       (0.00 )     1.00       0.08       76,601       0.20       0.25       0.08  
Year ended 08/31/10     1.00       0.00 (b)     0.00       0.00       (0.00 )     1.00       0.10       80,160       0.22       0.25       0.11  
Year ended 08/31/09     1.00       0.01 (b)     0.00       0.01       (0.01 )     1.00       1.21       82,810       0.21       0.28       1.11  
Year ended 08/31/08     1.00       0.04       0.00       0.04       (0.04 )     1.00       3.80       108,627       0.17       0.25       3.62  
Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio
Year ended 08/31/12     1.00       0.00 (b)     0.00       0.00       (0.00 )     1.00       0.02       22,736       0.11 (c)     0.25 (c)     0.02 (c)
Year ended 08/31/11     1.00       0.00 (b)     0.00       0.00       (0.00 )     1.00       0.03       25,598       0.16       0.25       0.02  
Year ended 08/31/10     1.00       0.00 (b)     0.00       0.00       (0.00 )     1.00       0.05       26,520       0.21       0.25       0.05  
Year ended 08/31/09     1.00       0.01 (b)     0.00       0.01       (0.01 )     1.00       0.83       31,340       0.19       0.26       0.60  
Year ended 08/31/08     1.00       0.03       (0.00 )     0.03       (0.03 )     1.00       3.29       29,466       0.17       0.25       2.60  
Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio
Year ended 08/31/12     1.00       0.00 (b)     0.00       0.00       (0.00 )     1.00       0.02       11,025       0.22 (c)     0.25 (c)     0.02 (c)
Year ended 08/31/11     1.00       0.00 (b)     0.00       0.00       (0.00 )     1.00       0.08       11,518       0.24       0.25       0.09  
Year ended 08/31/10     1.00       0.00 (b)     0.00       0.00       (0.00 )     1.00       0.15       16,920       0.25       0.25       0.15  
Year ended 08/31/09     1.00       0.01 (b)     0.00       0.01       (0.01 )     1.00       1.13       25,147       0.28       0.28       1.09  
Year ended 08/31/08     1.00       0.03       0.00       0.03       (0.03 )     1.00       2.66       24,440       0.25       0.25       2.48  
     
(a)
  Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
(b)
  Calculated using average shares outstanding.
(c)
  Ratios are based on average daily net assets (000’s omitted) of $69,606, $23,416 and $11,363 for Premier Portfolio, Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio and Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio, 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:
  n   You invest $10,000 in the Fund and hold it for the entire 10-year period;
  n   Your investment has a 5% return before expenses each year; and
  n   Premier and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio’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.
                                                                                 
 
Premier Portfolio — INVESTOR   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 .18%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%
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 .82%     9 .80%     15 .01%     20 .48%     26 .20%     32 .19%     38 .47%     45 .05%     51 .94%     59 .16%
End of Year Balance
  $ 10,482 .00   $ 10,979 .90   $ 11,501 .44   $ 12,047 .76   $ 12,620 .03   $ 13,219 .48   $ 13,847 .40   $ 14,505 .16   $ 15,194 .15   $ 15,915 .87
Estimated Annual Expenses
  $ 18 .43   $ 26 .83   $ 28 .10   $ 29 .44   $ 30 .83   $ 32 .30   $ 33 .83   $ 35 .44   $ 37 .12   $ 38 .89
 
Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio — INVESTOR   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 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%
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 .75%     9 .73%     14 .94%     20 .40%     26 .12%     32 .11%     38 .38%     44 .95%     51 .84%     59 .05%
End of Year Balance
  $ 10,475 .00   $ 10,972 .56   $ 11,493 .76   $ 12,039 .71   $ 12,611 .60   $ 13,210 .65   $ 13,838 .16   $ 14,495 .47   $ 15,184 .00   $ 15,905 .24
Estimated Annual Expenses
  $ 25 .59   $ 26 .81   $ 28 .08   $ 29 .42   $ 30 .81   $ 32 .28   $ 33 .81   $ 35 .42   $ 37 .10   $ 38 .86
 
Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio — INVESTOR   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 .18%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%
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 .82%     9 .80%     15 .01%     20 .48%     26 .20%     32 .19%     38 .47%     45 .05%     51 .94%     59 .16%
End of Year Balance
  $ 10,482 .00   $ 10,979 .90   $ 11,501 .44   $ 12,047 .76   $ 12,620 .03   $ 13,219 .48   $ 13,847 .40   $ 14,505 .16   $ 15,194 .15   $ 15,915 .87
Estimated Annual Expenses
  $ 18 .43   $ 26 .83   $ 28 .10   $ 29 .44   $ 30 .83   $ 32 .30   $ 33 .83   $ 35 .44   $ 37 .12   $ 38 .89
 
 
     

1 Your actual expenses may be higher or lower than those shown.
   
 
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Shareholder Account Information
 
In addition to the Fund, Invesco serves as investment adviser to many other Invesco and Invesco Van Kampen 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.
 
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 which differ from, and/or charge a transaction or other fee in addition to, those described in this prospectus.
 
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 SAI, which is 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   Investor Class
 
n  Initial sales charge which may be waived or reduced
 
n  No initial sales charge
 
n  No initial sales charge
 
n  No initial sales charge
 
n  No initial sales charge
 
n  No initial sales charge
n  Contingent deferred sales charge on certain redemptions
 
n  Contingent deferred sales charge on redemptions within six or fewer years
 
n  Contingent deferred sales charge on redemptions within one year 4
 
n  No contingent deferred sales charge
 
n  No contingent deferred sales charge
 
n  No contingent deferred sales charge
n  12b-1 fee of up to 0.25% 1
 
n  12b-1 fee of up to 1.00%
 
n  12b-1 fee of up to 1.00% 5
 
n  12b-1 fee of up to 0.50%
 
n  No 12b-1 fee
 
n  12b-1 fee of up to 0.25% 1
   
n  Generally converts to Class A shares on or about the end of the month which 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
 
n  Does not convert to Class A shares
 
n  Does not convert to Class A shares
 
n  Does not convert to Class A shares
 
n  Does not convert to Class A shares
n  Generally more appropriate for long-term investors
 
n  New or additional investments are not permitted.
 
n  Generally more appropriate for short-term investors
n  Purchase orders limited to amounts less than $1,000,000
 
n  Generally available only to employee benefit plans
 
n  Class Y shares are generally available to (i) investors who purchase through a fee-based advisory account with an approved financial intermediary, (ii) defined contribution plans, defined benefit retirement 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 generally not available for individual retirement accounts (IRAs) such as traditional, Roth, SEP, SAR-SEP and SIMPLE IRAs.
 
n  Generally closed to new investors
 
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1
  Class A2 shares of Invesco Tax-Free Intermediate 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, and the Invesco Short Term Bond Fund Class A shares have a 12b-1 fee of 0.15%.
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.
 
In addition to the share classes shown in the chart above, the following Funds offer the following additional share classes on a limited basis:
 
n   Class A2 shares: Invesco Limited Maturity Treasury Fund and Invesco Tax-Free Intermediate Fund;
 
n   Class AX shares: Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement Funds and Invesco Money Market Fund;
 
n   Class BX shares: Invesco Money Market Fund (New or additional investments in Class BX shares are not permitted);
 
n   Class CX shares: Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement Funds and Invesco Money Market Fund;
 
n   Class RX shares: Invesco Balanced-Risk Retirement Funds;
 
n   Class P shares: Invesco Summit Fund;
 
n   Class S shares: Invesco Charter Fund, Invesco Conservative Allocation Fund, Invesco Growth Allocation Fund, Invesco Moderate Allocation Fund and Invesco Summit Fund; and
 
n   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 available to all retail investors, including individuals, trusts, corporations and other business and charitable organizations and eligible employee benefit plans. The share classes offer different fee structures which 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.
 
New or additional investments in Class B shares are not permitted. 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 Limited Maturity Treasury Fund and Invesco Tax-Free Intermediate 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 generally available only to eligible employee benefit plans. These may include, for example, retirement and deferred compensation plans maintained pursuant to Sections 401, 403, and 457 of the Internal Revenue Code (the Code); nonqualified deferred compensation plans; health savings accounts maintained pursuant to Section 223 of the Code; and voluntary employees’ beneficiary arrangements maintained pursuant to Section 501(c)(9) of the Code. Retirement plans maintained pursuant to Section 401 generally include 401(k) plans, profit sharing plans, money purchase pension plans, and defined benefit plans. Class R shares are generally not available for individual retirement accounts (IRAs) such as traditional, Roth, SEP, SAR-SEP and SIMPLE IRAs.
 
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 generally available to (i) investors who purchase through a fee-based advisory account with an approved financial
 
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intermediary, (ii) defined contribution plans, defined benefit retirement 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 generally not available for individual retirement accounts (IRAs) such as traditional, Roth, SEP, SAR-SEP and SIMPLE IRAs.
 
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.
 
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%. Investor Class shares are not sold to members of the general public. Only the following persons may purchase Investor Class shares:
n   Investors who established accounts prior to April 1, 2002, in Investor Class shares 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). These investors are referred to as “Investor Class grandfathered investors.”
n   Customers of certain financial intermediaries which have had relationships with the Funds’ distributor or any Funds that offered Investor Class shares prior to April 1, 2002, who have continuously maintained such relationships. These intermediaries are referred to as “Investor Class grandfathered intermediaries.”
n   Eligible employee benefit plans. Investor Class shares are generally not available for IRAs unless the IRA depositor is considered an Investor Class grandfathered investor or the account is opened through an Investor Class grandfathered intermediary.
n   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, Inc. (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:
n   Invesco Tax-Free Intermediate Fund, Class A2 shares.
n   Invesco Money Market Fund, Investor Class shares.
n   Invesco Tax-Exempt Cash Fund, Investor Class shares.
n   Premier Portfolio, Investor Class shares.
n   Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio, Investor Class shares.
n   Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio, Investor Class shares.
n   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:
n   Class A shares: 0.25%
n   Class B shares: 1.00%
n   Class C shares: 1.00%
n   Class P shares: 0.10%
n   Class R shares: 0.50%
n   Class S shares: 0.15%
n   Invesco Cash Reserve Shares: 0.15%
n   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.
 
                         
Category I Initial Sales Charges
        Investor’s Sales Charge
Amount invested
  As a % of
  As a % of
in a single transaction   Offering Price   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
  As a % of
in a single transaction   Offering Price   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
  As a % of
in a single transaction   Offering Price   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
  As a % of
in a single transaction   Offering Price   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:
n   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
 
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based on the value of the investor’s account in exchange for servicing that account.
n   Those employer-sponsored retirement plans:
  n   with assets of at least $1 million;
  n   with at least 100 employees eligible to participate in the Plan; or
  n   that execute plan level or multiple-plan level transactions through a single omnibus account per Fund.
n   Any investor who purchases his or her shares with the proceeds of a rollover, transfer or distribution from a retirement plan or individual retirement account where the account being funded by such rollover is to be maintained by the same trustee, custodian or administrator that maintained the plan from which the rollover distribution funding such rollover originated, or an affiliate thereof.
n   Investors who maintain an account in Investor Class shares of a Fund (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).
n   Qualified Tuition Programs created and maintained in accordance with Section 529 of the Code.
n   Funds of funds or other pooled investment vehicles.
n   Insurance company separate accounts.
n   Any registered representative or employee of any 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).
 
In addition, investors may acquire Class A shares without paying an initial sales charge in connection with:
n   reinvesting dividends and distributions;
n   exchanging shares of one Fund that were previously assessed a sales charge for shares of another Fund;
n   purchasing shares in connection with the repayment of a retirement plan loan administered by Invesco Investment Services; and
n   purchasing Class A shares with proceeds from the redemption of Class B, Class C or Class Y shares where the redemption and purchase are effectuated on the same business day.
 
Invesco Distributors also permits certain other investors to invest in Class A Shares without paying an initial charge, generally 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’ Statement of Additional Information.
 
In all instances, it is the purchaser’s responsibility to notify Invesco Distributors or its 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.
 
Purchasers investing through a financial intermediary that has not agreed, either pursuant to an agreement with Invesco Distributors or otherwise, to qualify a shareholder as eligible under the terms of the disclosure above or is otherwise unable to systematically support such qualification, are not eligible to purchase Class A Shares without paying an initial sales charge.
 
Reduced Sales Charges and Sales Charge Exceptions
You may qualify for reduced sales charges or sales charge exceptions. Qualifying types of accounts for you and your “Immediate Family” as described in a Fund’s SAI include individual, joint, certain trusts, 529 college savings plan and Coverdell Education Savings, certain retirement plans established for the benefit of an individual, and Uniform Gifts/Transfers to Minor Acts accounts. To qualify for these reductions or exceptions, you or your financial adviser must notify the transfer agent and provide the necessary documentation at the time of purchase that your purchase qualifies for such treatment. Certain individuals and employer-sponsored retirement plans may link accounts for the purpose of qualifying for lower initial sales charges.
 
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 Rights of Accumulation or Letters of Intent.
 
Rights of Accumulation
You may combine your new purchases of Class A shares of a Fund with other Fund shares 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 is based on the total of your current purchase and the value of other shares owned based on their current public offering price. The 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 Letter of Intent (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 only into Class A shares with no initial sales charge. Class Y redemptions may be reinvested into either Class Y shares or Class A shares with no initial sales charge.
 
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 is 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 transfer agent that you wish to do so at the time of your investment.
 
Contingent Deferred Sales Charges (CDSCs)
 
CDSCs on Class A Shares and Invesco Cash Reserve Shares of Invesco Money Market Fund
You can purchase $1,000,000 or more (a Large Purchase) of Class A shares of Category I, II and IV Funds without paying an initial sales charge. However, if you redeem these shares prior to 18 months after the date of purchase, they will be subject to a CDSC of 1%.
 
If you currently own Class A shares of a Category I, II or IV Fund, and make additional purchases without paying an initial sales charge that result in account balances of $1,000,000 or more, the additional shares purchased will be subject to an 18-month, 1% CDSC.
 
If Invesco Distributors pays a concession to the dealer of record in connection with a Large Purchase of Class A shares by an employee benefit plan, the Class A shares may be subject to a 1% CDSC if all of the plan’s shares are redeemed within one year from the date of the plan’s 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
 
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shares acquired as a result of the exchange will continue to be subject to that same CDSC.
 
CDSCs on Class B Shares
Class B shares are subject to a CDSC. If you redeem your shares during the CDSC period, you will be assessed a CDSC as follows, unless you qualify for one of the CDSC exceptions outlined below. The Funds are grouped into seven categories for determining CDSCs. The “Other Information” section of each Fund’s prospectus will tell you the CDSC category in which the Fund is classified.
 
         
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  
    Class B CDSC
    Class B CDSC
 
    purchased before
    purchased on or after
 
Year since purchase made   June 1, 2005     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 sold without an initial sales charge. However, they are subject to a CDSC. If you redeem your shares during the first year since 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—Employee Benefit Plan
Invesco Distributors pays a concession to the dealer of record in connection with a purchase of Class C shares by an employee benefit plan; the Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC at the time of redemption if all of the plan’s shares are redeemed within one year from the date of the plan’s initial purchase.
 
CDSCs on Class C Shares of Invesco Short Term Bond Fund
Class C shares of Invesco Short Term Bond Fund are not normally subject to a CDSC. However, if you acquired shares of those Funds 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.
 
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:
n   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.
n   If you redeem shares to pay account fees.
n   If you are the executor, administrator or beneficiary of an estate or are otherwise entitled to assets remaining in an account following the death
 
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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.
 
Shares acquired through the reinvestment of dividends and distributions are not subject to CDSCs.
 
The following share classes are sold with no CDSC:
n   Class A shares of Invesco Tax-Exempt Cash Fund.
n   Class A shares of Invesco Limited Maturity Treasury Fund and Invesco Tax-Free Intermediate Fund purchased on or after October 21, 2002, and prior to February 1, 2010.
n   Class A2 shares of Invesco Limited Maturity Treasury Fund and Invesco Tax-Free Intermediate Fund.
n   Invesco Cash Reserve Shares of Invesco Money Market Fund.
n   Investor Class shares of any Fund.
n   Class P shares of Invesco Summit Fund.
n   Class S shares of Invesco Charter Fund, Invesco Conservative Allocation Fund, Invesco Growth Allocation Fund, Invesco Moderate Allocation Fund and Invesco Summit Fund.
n   Class Y shares of any Fund.
 
CDSCs Upon Converting to Class Y Shares
If shares that are subject to a CDSC are converted to Class Y shares, the applicable CDSC will be assessed prior to conversion.
 
Purchasing Shares
If you hold your shares through a financial intermediary, your eligibility to purchase shares and the terms by which you may purchase, redeem and exchange shares may differ depending on that institution’s policies.
 
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:
 
                 
        Additional
    Initial Investment
  Investments
Type of Account   Per Fund   Per Fund
 
Asset or fee-based accounts managed by your financial adviser
    None       None  
Eligible employee benefit plans, SEP, SARSEP and SIMPLE IRA plans
    None       None  
IRAs, Roth 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, Roth IRAs and Coverdell ESAs
    250       25  
All other accounts
    1,000       50  
Invesco Distributors has the discretion to accept orders 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 transfer agent,
Invesco Investment Services, Inc.,
P.O. Box 219078,
Kansas City, MO 64121-9078.
Invesco Investment Services, Inc. does NOT accept the following types of payments: Credit Card Checks, Third Party Checks, and Cash*.
  Mail your check and the remittance slip from your confirmation statement to the transfer agent. Invesco Investment Services, Inc. does NOT accept the following types of payments: Credit Card Checks, Third Party Checks, and Cash*.
By Wire   Mail completed account application to the transfer agent. Call the transfer agent at (800) 959-4246 to receive a reference number. Then, use the wire instructions provided below.   Call the 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 transfer agent. Once the transfer agent has received the form, call the 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 Invesco Investment Services, Inc. 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.
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 accounts on the internet.
 
     
*
  In addition, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. does not accept cash equivalents for employer sponsored plan accounts. Cash equivalents include cashier’s checks, official checks, bank drafts, traveler’s checks, treasurer’s checks, postal money orders or money orders. We also reserve the right to reject at our sole discretion payment by Temporary / Starter Checks.
 
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 Fund verify and record your identifying information.
 
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Systematic Purchase Plan
You can arrange for periodic investments in any of the Funds by authorizing the 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, Roth 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 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. Certain financial advisers and other financial intermediaries may also offer dollar cost averaging programs.
 
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 $10 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 may be reinvested into the Class A shares. You should contact the transfer agent to change your distribution option, and your request to do so must be received by the 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:
n   Your account balance in the Fund paying the dividend or distribution must be at least $5,000; and
n   Your account balance in the Fund receiving the dividend or distribution must be at least $500.
 
Portfolio Rebalancing Program
If you have at least $5,000 in your account, you may participate in the Portfolio Rebalancing Program. Under this Program, you can designate how the total value of your Fund holdings should be rebalanced, on a percentage basis, between two and ten of your Funds on a quarterly, semiannual or annual basis. Your portfolio will be rebalanced through the exchange of shares in one or more of your Funds for shares of the same class of one or more other Funds in your portfolio. Rebalancing will not occur if your portfolio is within 2% of your stated allocation. If you wish to participate in the Program, make changes or cancel the Program, the transfer agent must receive your request to participate, changes, or cancellation in good order at least five business days prior to the next rebalancing date, which is normally the 28th day of the last month of the period you choose. We may modify, suspend or terminate the Program at any time on 60 days’ prior written notice to participating investors. Certain financial advisers and other financial intermediaries may also offer portfolio rebalancing programs.
 
Redeeming Shares
For Funds other than Premier Portfolio, Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio, the 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 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.
 
     
How to Redeem Shares
 
Through a Financial Adviser or Financial Intermediary   Contact your financial adviser or financial intermediary (including your retirement plan administrator).
By Mail   Send a written request to the transfer agent which includes:
   
n  Original signatures of all registered owners/trustees;
   
n  The dollar value or number of shares that you wish to redeem;
   
n  The name of the Fund(s) and your account number;
   
n  The cost basis method or specific shares you wish to redeem for tax reporting purposes, if different than the method already on record; and
   
n  Signature guarantees, if necessary (see below).
    The 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 an IRA or other type of retirement account, you must complete the appropriate distribution form, as well as employer authorization.
By Telephone   Call the transfer agent at 1-800-959-4246. You will be allowed to redeem by telephone if:
   
n  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 30 days) or transferred electronically to a pre-authorized checking account;
   
n  You do not hold physical share certificates;
   
n  You can provide proper identification information;
   
n  Your redemption proceeds do not exceed $250,000 per Fund; and
   
n  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 other types of retirement plan accounts 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 Invesco Investment Services, Inc. 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:
   
n  You do not hold physical share certificates;
   
n  You can provide proper identification information;
   
n  Your redemption proceeds do not exceed $250,000 per Fund; and
   
n  You have already provided proper bank information.
    Redemptions from most retirement plan accounts 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
We normally will send out payments within one business day, and in any event no more than seven days, after your redemption request is received in good order (meaning that all necessary information and documentation related to the redemption request have been provided to the transfer
 
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agent or authorized intermediary, if applicable). If you redeem shares recently purchased by check or ACH, you may be required to wait up to ten business days before we send your redemption proceeds. 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 transfer agent.
 
We use reasonable procedures to confirm that instructions communicated via telephone and the Internet are genuine, and we are not liable for losses arising from actions taken in accordance with instructions that are reasonably believed to be genuine.
 
Expedited Redemptions (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, we will transmit payment of redemption proceeds on that same day via federal wire to a bank of record on your account. If we receive your redemption order after 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time and before the close of the customary trading session of the NYSE, we will transmit payment on the next business day.
 
Systematic Withdrawals
You may arrange for regular periodic withdrawals from your account in amounts equal to or greater than $50 per Fund. We 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 plan. You can stop this plan at any time by giving ten days’ prior notice to the transfer agent.
 
Check Writing
The transfer agent provides check writing privileges for accounts in the following Funds and share classes:
n   Invesco Money Market Fund, Invesco Cash Reserve Shares, Class AX shares, Class Y shares and Investor Class shares
n   Invesco Tax-Exempt Cash Fund, Class A shares, Class Y shares and Investor Class shares
n   Premier Portfolio, Investor Class shares
n   Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio, Investor Class shares
n   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.
 
Redemption by check is not available for retirement accounts. 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
We require a signature guarantee in the following circumstances:
n   When your redemption proceeds will equal or exceed $250,000 per Fund.
n   When you request that redemption proceeds be paid to someone other than the registered owner of the account.
n   When you request that redemption proceeds be sent somewhere other than the address of record or bank of record on the account.
n   When you request that redemption proceeds be sent to a new address or an address that changed in the last 30 days.
 
The transfer agent will accept a guarantee of your signature by a number of different types of financial institutions. Call the 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 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 the 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 will be deducted in the fourth quarter of each year from all Class A share, Class C share and Investor Class share accounts held in the Fund (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 Fund and the Adviser. The Fund 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 transfer agent by redeeming from a Fund Account sufficient shares owned by a shareholder and will be used by the transfer agent to offset amounts that would otherwise be payable by the Fund to the transfer agent under the transfer agency agreement. The low balance fee is not applicable to Fund Accounts comprised of: (i) fund of funds accounts, (ii) escheated accounts, (iii) accounts participating in a Systematic Purchase Plan established directly with the Fund, (iv) accounts with Dollar Cost Averaging, (v) accounts in which Class B Shares are immediately involved in the automatic conversion to Class A Shares, and those corresponding Class A Shares immediately involved in such conversion, (vi) accounts in which all shares are evidenced by share certificates, (vii) certain retirement plan accounts, (viii) forfeiture accounts in connection with certain retirement plans, (ix) investments in Class B, Class P, Class R, Class S or Class Y Shares, (x) certain money market funds (Investor Class of Premier U.S. Government Money, Premier Tax-Exempt and Premier Portfolios; all classes of Invesco Money Market Fund; and all classes of Invesco Tax-Exempt Cash Fund), or (xi) accounts in Class A shares established pursuant to an advisory fee program.
 
Some investments in the Funds are made through accounts that are maintained by intermediaries (rather than the Funds’ transfer agent) and some investments are made indirectly through products that use the Funds as underlying investments, such as employee 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 names of individual investors), the intermediary or conduit investment vehicle may impose low balance rules which differ from those described in this prospectus. Please consult your financial adviser or other financial intermediary for details.
 
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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 below shows permitted exchanges from one Fund to another Fund:
 
     
Exchange From   Exchange To
 
Invesco Cash Reserve Shares
  Class A, C, R, Y*, 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
 
     
*
  You may exchange into Class Y shares of a Fund if you otherwise qualify to buy that Fund’s Class Y shares. See the “Share Class Eligibility” section of this prospectus.
 
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:
n   Investor Class shares cannot be exchanged for Class A shares of any Fund which offers Investor Class shares.
n   Exchanges into Class A2 shares of Invesco Limited Maturity Treasury Fund and Invesco Tax-Free Intermediate Fund (also known as the Category III Funds) are not permitted.
n   Class A2 shares of Invesco Limited Maturity Treasury Fund and Invesco Tax-Free Intermediate Fund cannot be exchanged for Class A shares of those Funds.
n   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.
n   Invesco Cash Reserve Shares, Class A shares, Class C shares or Investor Class shares of one Fund cannot be exchanged for Class Y shares of a different Fund.
n   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:
n   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
n   If you have physical share certificates, you must return them to the 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, we 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 statement of additional information 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. Share class conversions will be non-reportable for tax purposes and any gain on the converted shares should not be subject to federal income tax. 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:
n   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).
n   Conversions into Class A from Class A2 of the same Fund.
 
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n   Conversions into Class A2, Class AX, Class CX, Class P, Class RX or Class S of the same Fund.
n   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:
n   Reject or cancel all or any part of any purchase or exchange order.
n   Modify any terms or conditions related to the purchase, redemption or exchange of shares of any Fund.
n   Reject or cancel any request to establish a Systematic Purchase Plan, Systematic Redemption Plan or Portfolio Rebalancing Program.
n   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:
n   Trade activity monitoring.
n   Trading guidelines.
n   Purchase blocking.
n   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 Board 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) has not adopted any policies and procedures that would limit frequent purchases and redemptions of such Funds’ shares. The Board 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 Board does not believe that it is appropriate to adopt any such policies and procedures for the money market funds for the following reasons:
n   The money market funds are offered to investors as cash management vehicles; investors must perceive an investment in such Funds as an alternative to cash, and must be able to purchase and redeem shares regularly and frequently.
n   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.
n   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, there are no price arbitrage opportunities.
n   Because the money market funds seek to maintain a constant net asset value, investors expect to receive upon redemption the amount they originally invested in such 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 Fund’s 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.
 
Trading Guidelines
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.
 
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 plans or employee benefit plans; death and disability and hardship distributions; loan transactions; transfers of assets; retirement plan rollovers; IRA conversions and re-characterizations; and mandatory distributions from retirement accounts.
 
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 Invesco Advisers, Inc. (“Invesco”) determines that its surveillance procedures are adequate to detect frequent trading in Fund shares.
 
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To the extent that certain systems or intermediaries (such as investment dealers holding shareholder accounts in street name, retirement plan record keepers, insurance company separate accounts and bank trust companies) are unable to apply the purchase blocking policy, Invesco will work with those system providers or intermediaries to apply their own procedures, provided that Invesco believes the procedures are reasonably designed to enforce the frequent trading policies of the Funds. You should refer to disclosures provided by the intermediaries with which you have an account to determine the specific trading restrictions that apply to you. If Invesco 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
Each money market fund values portfolio securities on the basis of the amortized cost method, which is explained in the SAI.
 
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
Each money market fund values portfolio securities on the basis of the amortized cost method, which is explained in the SAI.
 
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. The Funds value all other securities and assets for which market quotations are unavailable or unreliable at their fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board. The Board has delegated the daily determination of good faith fair value methodologies to Invesco’s Valuation Committee, which acts in accordance with Board approved policies. On a quarterly basis, Invesco provides the Board various reports indicating the quality and effectiveness of its fair value decisions on portfolio holdings. Securities and other assets quoted in foreign currencies are valued in U.S. dollars based on the prevailing exchange rates on that day.
 
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 which 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 market quotations are not readily available, including where Invesco determines that the closing price of the security is unreliable, Invesco will value the security at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board. Fair value pricing may 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.
 
Fair value is that amount that the owner might reasonably expect to receive for the security upon its current sale. Fair value requires consideration of all appropriate factors, including indications of fair value available from pricing services. A fair value price is an estimated price and may vary from the prices used by other mutual funds to calculate their net asset values.
 
Invesco may use indications of fair value from pricing services approved by the Board. In other circumstances, the Invesco Valuation Committee may fair value securities in good faith using procedures approved by the Board. As a means of evaluating its fair value process, Invesco routinely compares closing market prices, the next day’s opening prices for the security in its primary market if available, and indications of fair value from other sources. Fair value pricing methods and pricing services can change from time to time as approved by the Board.
 
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, Invesco 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 Invesco determines, in its judgment, is likely to have affected the closing price of a foreign security, it will price the security at fair value. Invesco 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 Invesco believes, at the approved degree of certainty, that the price is not reflective of current market value, Invesco 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 Invesco valuation committee will fair value the security using procedures approved by the Board.
 
Short-term Securities.  Invesco Money Market Fund, Invesco Tax-Exempt Cash Fund, Premier Portfolio, Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio and
 
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Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio value all their securities at amortized cost. Invesco Municipal Bond Fund and Invesco Tax-Free Intermediate Fund value 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 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.
 
Timing of Orders
For Funds other than Premier Portfolio, Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio, you can purchase or redeem shares on each business day prior to the close of the customary trading session or any earlier NYSE closing time that day. For Funds other than Premier Portfolio, Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio, purchase orders that are received and accepted before the close of the customary trading session or any earlier NYSE closing time on a business day generally are processed that day and settled on the next business day.
 
For Premier Portfolio, Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio, you can purchase or redeem shares on each business day, prior to the Funds’ net asset value determination on such business day; however, if your order is received and accepted after the close of the customary trading session or any earlier NYSE closing time that day, your order generally will be processed on the next business day and settled on the second business day following the receipt and acceptance of your order.
 
For all Funds, you can exchange shares on each business day, prior to the close of the customary trading session or any earlier NYSE closing time that day. Shareholders of Premier Portfolio, Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio therefore cannot exchange their shares after the close of the customary trading session or any earlier NYSE closing time on a particular day, even though these Funds remain open after such closing time.
 
The Funds price purchase, exchange and redemption orders at the net asset value calculated after the transfer agent receives an order in good order. Any applicable sales charges are applied at the time an order is processed. A Fund may postpone the right of redemption only under unusual circumstances, as allowed by the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as when the NYSE restricts or suspends trading.
 
Taxes
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
n   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.
n   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.
n   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.
n   A portion of income dividends paid by a Fund to you on or before December 31, 2012 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
 
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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. These reduced rates for qualified dividends will no longer apply to dividends paid by a Fund after 2012, unless this provision is extended, possibly retroactively to January 1, 2013, or made permanent.
n   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.
n   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.
n   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.
n   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.”
n   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 (for distributions and proceeds paid on or after January 1, 2013, the rate is scheduled to rise to 31% unless the 28% rate is extended, possibly retroactively to January 1, 2013, or made permanent).
n   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.
n   For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012, an additional 3.8% Medicare tax will be 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.
n   Fund distributions and gains from sale or exchange of your Fund shares generally are subject to state and local income taxes.
n   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.
n   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.
n   The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) requires the reporting to the Internal Revenue Service of certain direct and indirect ownership of foreign financial accounts by U.S. persons. Failure to provide this required information can result in a generally nonrefundable 30% tax on: (a) income dividends paid by the Fund after December 31, 2013 and (b) certain capital gain distributions (including proceeds arising from the sale Fund shares) paid by the Fund after December 31, 2016 to certain “foreign financial institutions” and “non-financial foreign entities.”
 
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 plans that are qualified under Section 401 and 403 of the Code and individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and Roth IRAs.
 
Tax-Exempt and Municipal Funds
n   You will not be required to include the “exempt-interest” portion of dividends paid by the Fund in your gross income for federal income tax purposes. 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.
n   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.
n   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.
n   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.
n   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.
n   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,
 
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may affect the deductibility of interest on certain indebtedness, and may have other collateral federal income tax consequences for you.
n   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.
n   Net investment income for purposes of the Medicare tax described above does not include exempt-interest dividends.
 
Money Market Funds
n   A Fund does not anticipate realizing any long-term capital gains.
n   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
n   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.
n   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.
n   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.
n   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 and Invesco Global Markets Strategy Fund
n   The Funds’ strategies of investing in derivatives and financially-linked instruments whose performance is expected to correspond to the fixed income, equity and 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 debt instruments, stocks and commodities.
n   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.
n   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 has suspended issuance of any further PLRs pending a review of its position.
 
Invesco Emerging Market Local Currency Debt Fund
n   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.
 
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.
 
Invesco Affiliates make payments as incentives to certain financial intermediaries to promote and sell shares of the Funds. The benefits Invesco Affiliates receive when they make these payments include, among other things, placing the 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. 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
 
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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 financial intermediary. 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.
 
Invesco Affiliates also 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 intermediary. 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 Invesco Investment Services, Inc. at 800-959-4246 or contact your financial institution. We 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 each 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 each Fund’s investments. Each Fund’s annual report also discusses the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected each Fund’s performance during its last fiscal year. Each 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 219286
Kansas City, MO 64121-9286
     
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 each 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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Premier Portfolio
Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio and
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Prospectus December 21, 2012
 
Premier Portfolio
 
Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio
 
Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio
 
Institutional Classes
 
Premier Portfolio’s investment objective is to provide current income consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity.
 
Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio’s investment objective is to provide tax-exempt income consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity.
 
Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio’s investment objective is a high level of current income consistent with the preservation of capital and the maintenance of liquidity.
 
 
As with all other mutual fund securities, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not approved or disapproved these securities or determined whether the information in this prospectus is adequate or accurate. Anyone who tells you otherwise is committing a crime.
 
An investment in the Funds:
n   is not FDIC insured;
n   may lose value; and
n   is not guaranteed by a bank.
 
There can be no assurance that each Fund will be able to maintain a stable net asset value of $1.00 per share.


 

 
Table of Contents
 
 
         
  1    
Premier Portfolio
  1    
Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio
  3    
Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio
  4    
  6    
Premier Portfolio
  6    
Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio
  7    
Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio
  9    
         
  10    
The Adviser(s)
  10    
Adviser Compensation
  10    
         
  10    
Dividends and Distributions
  10    
         
  12    
         
  13    
         
  A-1    
Purchasing Shares
  A-1    
Redeeming Shares
  A-1    
Pricing of Shares
  A-2    
Frequent Purchases and Redemptions of Fund Shares
  A-3    
Exchange Policy
  A-3    
Taxes
  A-3    
         
Obtaining Additional Information
  Back Cover    
 
 
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Fund Summaries
 
PREMIER PORTFOLIO
 
Investment Objective(s)
The Fund’s investment objective is to provide current income consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity.
 
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:   Institutional    
 
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)     None      
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of original purchase price or redemption proceeds, whichever is less)     None      
 
             
 
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
 
Class:   Institutional    
 
Management Fees
    0.25 %    
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees
    None      
Other Expenses
    None      
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
    0.25      
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement 1
    0.07      
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement
    0.18      
     
1
  Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco or the Adviser) has contractually agreed, through at least December 31, 2013, to waive advisory fees equal to 0.07% of the average daily net assets of Premier Portfolio. Fee waivers have been restated to reflect this agreement. Unless the Board of Trustees and Invesco mutually agree to amend or continue the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on December 31, 2013.
 
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 the same.
 
 
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    
 
Institutional Class
  $ 18     $ 73     $ 134     $ 311      
 
Principal Investment Strategies of the Fund
The Fund invests primarily in high-quality U.S. dollar-denominated short-term debt obligations, including: (i) securities issued by the U.S. Government or its agencies; (ii) bankers’ acceptances, certificates of deposit, and time deposits from U.S. and foreign banks; (iii) repurchase agreements; (iv) commercial paper; (v) municipal securities; and (vi) master notes.
 
The Fund may engage in repurchase agreement transactions that are collateralized by cash or government securities. In addition, it may engage in repurchase agreement transactions that are collateralized by non government securities such as equity securities and securities that are rated investment grade and below investment grade by nationally recognized statistical rating organizations or unrated securities of comparable quality.
 
The Fund will limit investments to those securities that are First Tier Securities (defined below) at the time of purchase.
 
The Fund is a money market fund that seeks to maintain a stable price of $1.00 per share by using the amortized cost method to value portfolio securities and rounding the share value to the nearest cent. The Fund invests in conformity with the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules and regulation requirements for money market funds for the quality, maturity, diversification and liquidity of investments. The Fund invests only in U.S. dollar-denominated securities maturing within 397 days of the date of purchase, with certain exceptions permitted by applicable regulations. The Fund maintains a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of no more than 60 days, and a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity as determined without exceptions regarding certain interest rate adjustments under Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 of no more than 120 days. Each investment must be determined to present minimal credit risks by the Fund’s Adviser pursuant to guidelines approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees, and must be an “Eligible Security” as defined under applicable regulations. First Tier Securities generally means Eligible Securities rated within the highest short-term rating category, an unrated security of comparable quality as determined by the Adviser under the supervision of the Board of Trustees, U.S. Government Securities as defined by applicable regulations, and securities issued by other registered money market funds.
 
The Fund invests from time to time in U.S. dollar-denominated foreign securities. The Fund may also invest in securities, whether or not considered foreign securities, which carry foreign credit exposure.
 
In selecting securities for the Fund’s portfolio, the portfolio managers focus on securities that offer safety, liquidity, and a competitive yield. The Adviser conducts a credit analysis of each potential issuer prior to the purchase of its securities.
 
The portfolio managers normally hold portfolio securities to maturity, but may sell a security when they deem it advisable, such as when market or credit factors materially change.
 
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. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, you may lose money by investing in the Fund. 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:
 
Cash/Cash Equivalents Risk . Holding cash or cash equivalents may negatively affect performance.
 
Counterparty Risk . Counterparty risk is the risk that the other party to the contract will not fulfill its contractual obligations, which may cause losses or additional costs to the Fund.
 
Credit Risk . The issuer of instruments in which the Fund invests may be unable to meet interest and/or principal payments, thereby causing its instruments to decrease in value and lowering the issuer’s credit rating.
 
Foreign Credit Exposure Risk . U.S. dollar-denominated securities carrying foreign credit exposure may be affected by unfavorable political, economic or governmental developments that could affect payments of principal and interest.
 
Foreign Securities Risk . The value of the Fund’s foreign investments may be adversely affected by political and social instability, changes in economic or taxation policies, difficulties when enforcing obligations, decreased liquidity, and increased volatility. Foreign companies may be
 
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subject to less regulation resulting in less publicly available information about the companies.
 
Industry Focus Risk . To the extent the Fund invests in securities issued or guaranteed by companies in the banking and financial services industries, the Fund’s performance will depend on the overall condition of those industries, which may be affected by the following factors: the supply of short-term financing, changes in government regulation and interest rates, and the overall economy.
 
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, including duration.
 
Liquidity Risk . The Fund may hold illiquid securities that it may be unable to sell at the preferred time or price and could lose its entire investment in such securities.
 
Management Risk . The investment techniques and risk analysis used by the Fund’s portfolio managers may not produce the desired results.
 
Market Risk . The prices of and the income generated by the Fund’s securities may decline in response to, among other things, investor sentiment, general economic and market conditions, regional or global instability, and interest rate fluctuations.
 
Money Market Fund Risk . Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, you may lose money by investing in the Fund. The share price of money market funds can fall below the $1.00 share price. You should not rely on or expect the Fund’s adviser or its affiliates to enter into support agreements or take other actions to maintain the Fund’s $1.00 share price. The credit quality of the Fund’s holdings can change rapidly in certain markets, and the default of a single holding could have an adverse impact on the Fund’s share price. The Fund’s share price can also be negatively affected during periods of high redemption pressures and/or illiquid markets. Further regulation could impact the way the Fund is managed, possibly negatively impacting its return. Additionally, the Fund’s yield will vary as the short-term securities in its portfolio mature or are sold and the proceeds are reinvested in other securities.
 
Municipal Securities Risk . The Fund may invest in municipal securities. Constitutional amendments, legislative enactments, executive orders, administrative regulations, voter initiatives, and the issuer’s regional economic conditions may affect the municipal security’s value, interest payments, repayment of principal and the Fund’s ability to sell it. Failure of a municipal security issuer to comply with applicable tax requirements may make income paid thereon taxable, resulting in a decline in the security’s value. In addition, there could be changes in applicable tax laws or tax treatments that reduce or eliminate the current federal income tax exemption on municipal securities or otherwise adversely affect the current federal or state tax status of municipal securities.
 
Reinvestment Risk . Reinvestment risk is the risk that a bond’s cash flows (coupon income and principal repayment) will be reinvested at an interest rate below that on the original bond.
 
Repurchase Agreement Risk . If the seller of a repurchase agreement defaults or otherwise does not fulfill its obligations, the Fund may incur delays and losses arising from selling the underlying securities, enforcing its rights, or declining collateral value. These risks are magnified to the extent that a repurchase agreement is secured by securities other than cash or U.S. Government securities.
 
U.S. Government Obligations Risk . The Fund may invest in obligations issued by U.S. Government agencies and instrumentalities that may receive varying levels of support from the government, which could affect the Fund’s ability to recover should they default.
 
Variable-Rate Demand Notes Risk . The absence of an active secondary market for certain variable and floating rate notes could make it difficult to dispose of the instruments, and a portfolio could suffer a loss if the issuer defaults during periods in which a portfolio is not entitled to exercise its demand rights.
 
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 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
 
Institutional Class year-to-date (ended September 30, 2012): 0.09%
Best Quarter (ended September 30, 2007): 1.33%
Worst Quarter (ended March 31, 2010 and September 30, 2011): 0.01%
 
                                 
 
Average Annual Total Returns (for the periods ended December 31, 2011)
 
    1
  5
  Since
   
    Year   Years   Inception    
 
Institutional Class: Inception (2/25/2005)     0.07 %     1.74 %     2.41 %        
 
Management of the Fund
Investment Adviser: Invesco Advisers, Inc.
 
Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares
You may purchase or redeem shares of a Fund on any business day the Fund is open through your financial intermediary, by telephone at (800) 659-1005, or through Liquidity LINK, or if you are investing directly, by sending your completed account application and purchase amount to Invesco Investment Services, Inc., P.O. Box 219286, Kansas City, MO 94121-9286.
 
The minimum investments for Institutional Class fund accounts are as follows:
 
                 
Initial Investments Per Fund Account*     $1 Million          
Additional Investments Per Fund Account     No minimum          
     
*
  An intermediary may aggregate its master accounts and subaccounts to satisfy the minimum investment requirement.
 
 
Tax Information
The Fund’s distributions generally are taxable to you as ordinary income, unless you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or individual retirement 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.
 
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PREMIER TAX-EXEMPT PORTFOLIO
 
Investment Objective(s)
The Fund’s investment objective is to provide tax-exempt income consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity.
 
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:   Institutional    
 
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)     None      
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of original purchase price or redemption proceeds, whichever is less)     None      
 
             
 
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
 
Class:   Institutional    
 
Management Fees
    0.25 %    
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees
    None      
Other Expenses
    None      
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
    0.25      
 
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 the same.
 
 
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    
 
Institutional Class
  $ 26     $ 80     $ 141     $ 318      
 
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 securities that (1) pay interest that is excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes, and (2) do not produce income that will be considered to be an item of preference for purposes of the alternative minimum tax.
 
The Fund will limit investments to those securities that are First Tier Securities (defined below) at the time of purchase.
 
The Fund invests only in high-quality U.S. dollar-denominated short-term debt obligations, including: (i) municipal securities; (ii) tax-exempt commercial paper; and (iii) cash equivalents. These securities may have credit and liquidity enhancements provided by banks, insurance companies or other financial institutions. Municipal securities include debt obligations of states, territories and possessions of the United States and the District of Columbia, their political subdivisions, agencies, instrumentalities, authorities thereof, and multi-state agencies, issued to obtain funds for various public purposes. Municipal lease obligations, synthetic municipal securities and certain types of industrial revenue bonds are treated as municipal securities.
 
Other securities held by the fund may be structured with demand features which have the effect of shortening the security’s maturity.
 
The Fund is a money market fund that seeks to maintain a stable price of $1.00 per share by using the amortized cost method to value portfolio securities and rounding the share value to the nearest cent. The Fund invests in conformity with SEC rules and regulation requirements for money market funds for the quality, maturity, diversification and liquidity of investments. The Fund invests only in U.S. dollar-denominated securities maturing within 397 days of the date of purchase, with certain exceptions permitted by applicable regulations. The Fund maintains a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of no more than 60 days, and a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity as determined without exceptions regarding certain interest rate adjustments under Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 of no more than 120 days. Each investment must be determined to present minimal credit risks by the Fund’s Adviser pursuant to guidelines approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees, and must be an “Eligible Security” as defined under applicable regulations. First Tier Securities generally means Eligible Securities rated within the highest short-term rating category, an unrated security of comparable quality as determined by the Adviser under the supervision of the Board of Trustees, U.S. Government Securities as defined by applicable regulations, and securities issued by other registered money market funds.
 
The Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in money market instruments that may be subject to federal taxes, including Treasury securities, repurchase agreements, bankers’ acceptances, commercial paper, U.S. dollar-denominated foreign securities and master notes.
 
The Fund may also invest in securities, whether or not considered foreign securities, which carry foreign credit exposure.
 
In selecting securities for the Fund’s portfolio, the portfolio managers focus on securities that offer safety, liquidity, and a competitive yield. The Adviser conducts a credit analysis of each potential issuer prior to the purchase of its securities.
 
The portfolio structure is driven to some extent by the supply and availability of municipal obligations. The portfolio managers manage liquidity, for instance, by trading in daily and weekly variable-rate demand notes.
 
The portfolio managers normally hold portfolio securities to maturity, but may sell a security when they deem it advisable, such as when market or credit factors materially change.
 
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. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, you may lose money by investing in the Fund. 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:
 
Cash/Cash Equivalents Risk . Holding cash or cash equivalents may negatively affect performance.
 
Counterparty Risk . Counterparty risk is the risk that the other party to the contract will not fulfill its contractual obligations, which may cause losses or additional costs to the Fund.
 
Credit Risk . The issuer of instruments in which the Fund invests may be unable to meet interest and/or principal payments, thereby causing its instruments to decrease in value and lowering the issuer’s credit rating.
 
Foreign Credit Exposure Risk . U.S. dollar-denominated securities carrying foreign credit exposure may be affected by unfavorable political, economic or governmental developments that could affect payments of principal and interest.
 
Foreign Securities Risk . The value of the Fund’s foreign investments may be adversely affected by political and social instability, changes in economic or taxation policies, difficulties when enforcing obligations, decreased liquidity, and increased volatility. Foreign companies may be subject to less regulation resulting in less publicly available information about the companies.
 
Industry Focus Risk . To the extent the Fund invests in securities issued or guaranteed by companies in the banking and financial services industries, the Fund’s performance will depend on the overall condition of those industries, which may be affected by the following factors: the
 
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supply of short-term financing, changes in government regulation and interest rates, and the overall economy.
 
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, including duration.
 
Liquidity Risk . The Fund may hold illiquid securities that it may be unable to sell at the preferred time or price and could lose its entire investment in such securities.
 
Management Risk . The investment techniques and risk analysis used by the Fund’s portfolio managers may not produce the desired results.
 
Market Risk . The prices of and the income generated by the Fund’s securities may decline in response to, among other things, investor sentiment, general economic and market conditions, regional or global instability, and interest rate fluctuations.
 
Money Market Fund Risk . Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, you may lose money by investing in the Fund. The share price of money market funds can fall below the $1.00 share price. You should not rely on or expect the Fund’s adviser or its affiliates to enter into support agreements or take other actions to maintain the Fund’s $1.00 share price. The credit quality of the Fund’s holdings can change rapidly in certain markets, and the default of a single holding could have an adverse impact on the Fund’s share price. The Fund’s share price can also be negatively affected during periods of high redemption pressures and/or illiquid markets. Further regulation could impact the way the Fund is managed, possibly negatively impacting its return. Additionally, the Fund’s yield will vary as the short-term securities in its portfolio mature or are sold and the proceeds are reinvested in other securities.
 
Municipal Securities Risk . The Fund may invest in municipal securities. Constitutional amendments, legislative enactments, executive orders, administrative regulations, voter initiatives, and the issuer’s regional economic conditions may affect the municipal security’s value, interest payments, repayment of principal and the Fund’s ability to sell it. Failure of a municipal security issuer to comply with applicable tax requirements may make income paid thereon taxable, resulting in a decline in the security’s value. In addition, there could be changes in applicable tax laws or tax treatments that reduce or eliminate the current federal income tax exemption on municipal securities or otherwise adversely affect the current federal or state tax status of municipal securities.
 
Reinvestment Risk . Reinvestment risk is the risk that a bond’s cash flows (coupon income and principal repayment) will be reinvested at an interest rate below that on the original bond.
 
Variable-Rate Demand Notes Risk . The absence of an active secondary market for certain variable and floating rate notes could make it difficult to dispose of the instruments, and a portfolio could suffer a loss if the issuer defaults during periods in which a portfolio is not entitled to exercise its demand rights.
 
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 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
 
Institutional Class year-to-date (ended September 30, 2012): 0.02%
Best Quarter (ended June 30, 2007 and September 30, 2007): 0.89%
Worst Quarter (ended December 31, 2011): 0.00%
 
                                 
 
Average Annual Total Returns (for the periods ended December 31, 2011)
 
    1
  5
  Since
   
    Year   Years   Inception    
 
Institutional Class: Inception (2/25/2005)     0.05 %     1.27 %     1.71 %        
 
Management of the Fund
Investment Adviser: Invesco Advisers, Inc.
 
Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares
You may purchase or redeem shares of a Fund on any business day the Fund is open through your financial intermediary, by telephone at (800) 659-1005, or through Liquidity LINK, or if you are investing directly, by sending your completed account application and purchase amount to Invesco Investment Services, Inc., P.O. Box 219286, Kansas City, MO 94121-9286.
 
The minimum investments for Institutional Class fund accounts are as follows:
 
                 
Initial Investments Per Fund Account*     $1 Million          
Additional Investments Per Fund Account     No minimum          
     
*
  An intermediary may aggregate its master accounts and subaccounts to satisfy the minimum investment requirement.
 
 
Tax Information
The Fund’s distributions primarily are exempt from regular federal income tax. A portion of these distributions, however, may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax and state and local taxes. The Fund may also make distributions that are taxable to you as ordinary income.
 
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.
 
PREMIER U.S. GOVERNMENT MONEY PORTFOLIO
 
Investment Objective(s)
The Fund’s investment objective is a high level of current income consistent with the preservation of capital and the maintenance of liquidity.
 
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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:   Institutional    
 
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)     None      
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of original purchase price or redemption proceeds, whichever is less)     None      
 
             
 
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
 
Class:   Institutional    
 
Management Fees
    0.25 %    
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees
    None      
Other Expenses
    None      
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
    0.25      
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement 1
    0.07      
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement
    0.18      
     
1
  Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco or the Adviser) has contractually agreed, through at least December 31, 2013, to waive advisory fees equal to 0.07% of the average daily net assets of Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio. Fee waivers have been restated to reflect this agreement. Unless the Board of Trustees and Invesco mutually agree to amend or continue the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on December 31, 2013.
 
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 the same.
 
 
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    
 
Institutional Class
  $ 18     $ 73     $ 134     $ 311      
 
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 (i) direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury, (ii) other securities issued or guaranteed as to principal and interest by the U.S. government or its agencies and instrumentalities (Agency Securities), and (iii) repurchase agreements secured by those obligations referenced in (i) and (ii) above. Agency Securities may be supported by (i) the full faith and credit of the U.S. Treasury; (ii) the right of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury; (iii) the discretionary authority of the U.S. government to purchase certain obligations of the agency or instrumentality; or (iv) the credit of the agency or instrumentality. At the present time, the fund has no current intention to invest in securities other than direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury, Agency Securities, and repurchase agreements secured by such obligations.
 
The Fund will limit investments to those securities that are First Tier Securities (defined below) at the time of purchase.
 
The Fund is a money market fund that seeks to maintain a stable price of $1.00 per share by using the amortized cost method to value portfolio securities and rounding the share value to the nearest cent. The Fund invests in conformity with SEC rules and regulation requirements for money market funds for the quality, maturity, diversification and liquidity of investments. The Fund invests only in U.S. dollar-denominated securities maturing within 397 days of the date of purchase, with certain exceptions permitted by applicable regulations. The Fund maintains a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of no more than 60 days, and a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity as determined without exceptions regarding certain interest rate adjustments under Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 of no more than 120 days. Each investment must be determined to present minimal credit risks by the Fund’s Adviser pursuant to guidelines approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees, and must be an “Eligible Security” as defined under applicable regulations. First Tier Securities generally means Eligible Securities rated within the highest short-term rating category, an unrated security of comparable quality as determined by the Adviser under the supervision of the Board of Trustees, U.S. Government Securities as defined by applicable regulations, and securities issued by other registered money market funds.
 
In selecting securities for the Fund’s portfolio, the portfolio managers focus on securities that offer safety, liquidity, and a competitive yield. The Adviser conducts a credit analysis of each potential issuer prior to the purchase of its securities.
 
The portfolio managers normally hold portfolio securities to maturity, but may sell a security when they deem it advisable, such as when market or credit factors materially change.
 
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. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, you may lose money by investing in the Fund. 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:
 
Cash/Cash Equivalents Risk . Holding cash or cash equivalents may negatively affect performance.
 
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, including duration.
 
Liquidity Risk . The Fund may hold illiquid securities that it may be unable to sell at the preferred time or price and could lose its entire investment in such securities.
 
Management Risk . The investment techniques and risk analysis used by the Fund’s portfolio managers may not produce the desired results.
 
Market Risk . The prices of and the income generated by the Fund’s securities may decline in response to, among other things, investor sentiment, general economic and market conditions, regional or global instability, and interest rate fluctuations.
 
Money Market Fund Risk . Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, you may lose money by investing in the Fund. The share price of money market funds can fall below the $1.00 share price. You should not rely on or expect the Fund’s adviser or its affiliates to enter into support agreements or take other actions to maintain the Fund’s $1.00 share price. The credit quality of the Fund’s holdings can change rapidly in certain markets, and the default of a single holding could have an adverse impact on the Fund’s share price. The Fund’s share price can also be negatively affected during periods of high redemption pressures and/or illiquid markets. Further regulation could impact the way the Fund is managed, possibly negatively impacting its return. Additionally, the Fund’s yield will vary as the short-term securities in its portfolio mature or are sold and the proceeds are reinvested in other securities.
 
Reinvestment Risk . Reinvestment risk is the risk that a bond’s cash flows (coupon income and principal repayment) will be reinvested at an interest rate below that on the original bond.
 
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Repurchase Agreement Risk . If the seller of a repurchase agreement defaults or otherwise does not fulfill its obligations, the Fund may incur delays and losses arising from selling the underlying securities, enforcing its rights, or declining collateral value.
 
U.S. Government Obligations Risk . The Fund may invest in obligations issued by U.S. Government agencies and instrumentalities that may receive varying levels of support from the government, which could affect the Fund’s ability to recover should they default.
 
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 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
 
Institutional Class year-to-date (ended September 30, 2012): 0.02%
Best Quarter (ended September 30, 2007): 1.29%
Worst Quarter (ended June 30, 2011 through December 31, 2011): 0.00%
 
                                 
 
Average Annual Total Returns (for the periods ended December 31, 2011)
 
    1
  5
  Since
   
    Year   Years   Inception    
 
Institutional Class: Inception (6/28/2006)     0.02 %     1.52 %     1.86 %        
 
Management of the Fund
Investment Adviser: Invesco Advisers, Inc.
 
Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares
You may purchase or redeem shares of a Fund on any business day the Fund is open through your financial intermediary, by telephone at (800) 659-1005, or through Liquidity LINK, or if you are investing directly, by sending your completed account application and purchase amount to Invesco Investment Services, Inc., P.O. Box 219286, Kansas City, MO 94121-9286.
 
The minimum investments for Institutional Class fund accounts are as follows:
 
                 
Initial Investments Per Fund Account*     $1 Million          
Additional Investments Per Fund Account     No minimum          
     
*
  An intermediary may aggregate its master accounts and subaccounts to satisfy the minimum investment requirement.
 
 
Tax Information
The Fund’s distributions generally are taxable to you as ordinary income, unless you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or individual retirement 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
 
Premier Portfolio
 
Objective(s) and Strategies
The Fund’s investment objective is to provide current income consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity. The Fund’s investment objective may be changed by the Board of Trustees without shareholder approval.
 
The Fund invests primarily in high-quality U.S. dollar-denominated short-term debt obligations, including: (i) securities issued by the U.S. Government or its agencies; (ii) bankers’ acceptances, certificates of deposit, and time deposits from U.S. and foreign banks; (iii) repurchase agreements; (iv) commercial paper; (v) municipal securities; and (vi) master notes.
 
The Fund may engage in repurchase agreement transactions that are collateralized by cash or government securities. In addition, it may engage in repurchase agreement transactions that are collateralized by non government securities such as equity securities and securities that are rated investment grade and below investment grade by nationally recognized statistical rating organizations or unrated securities of comparable quality.
 
The Fund will limit investments to those securities that are First Tier Securities (defined below) at the time of purchase.
 
As permitted by Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (Rule 2a-7), the Fund seeks to maintain a stable price of $1.00 per share by using the amortized cost method to value portfolio securities and rounding the share value to the nearest cent. The Fund invests in conformity with SEC rules and regulation requirements for money market funds for the quality, maturity, diversification and liquidity of investments. The Fund invests only in U.S. dollar-denominated securities maturing within 397 days of the date of purchase, with certain exceptions permitted by applicable regulations. The Fund maintains a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of no more than 60 days, and a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity as determined without exceptions regarding certain interest rate adjustments under Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 of no more than 120 days. Each investment must be determined to present minimal credit risks by the Fund’s Adviser pursuant to guidelines approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees, and must be an “Eligible Security” as defined under applicable regulations. First Tier Securities generally means Eligible Securities rated within the highest short-term rating category, an unrated security of comparable quality as determined by the Adviser under the supervision of the Board of Trustees, U.S. Government Securities as defined by applicable regulations, and securities issued by other registered money market funds.
 
The Fund invests from time to time in U.S. dollar-denominated foreign securities. The Fund may also invest in securities, whether or not considered foreign securities, which carry foreign credit exposure.
 
In selecting securities for the Fund’s portfolio, the portfolio managers focus on securities that offer safety, liquidity, and a competitive yield. The Adviser conducts a credit analysis of each potential issuer prior to the purchase of its securities.
 
The portfolio managers normally hold portfolio securities to maturity, but may sell a security when they deem it advisable, such as when market or credit factors materially change.
 
The Fund may, from time to time, take temporary defensive positions by holding cash, shortening the Fund’s dollar-weighted average maturity or investing in other securities that are eligible securities for purchase by money market funds as described in this prospectus and the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (SAI) and that are consistent with the
 
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Fund’s principal investment strategies, in anticipation of, or in response to, adverse market, economic, political or other conditions. It is possible that such investments could affect the Fund’s returns.
 
The Fund’s investments in the types of securities 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 described in this prospectus. Any percentage limitations with respect to assets of the Fund are applied at the time of purchase.
 
Risks
The principal risks of investing in the Fund are:
 
Cash/Cash Equivalents Risk . To the extent the Fund holds cash or cash equivalents rather than securities in which it primarily invests or uses to manage risk, the Fund may not achieve its investment objectives and may underperform.
 
Counterparty Risk . Counterparty risk is the risk that the other party to the contract will not fulfill its contractual obligations, which may cause losses or additional costs to the Fund.
 
Credit Risk . The issuers of instruments in which the Fund invests may be unable to meet interest and/or principal payments. An issuer’s securities may decrease in value if its financial strength weakens, which may reduce its credit rating and possibly its ability to meet its contractual obligations.
 
Foreign Credit Exposure Risk . U.S. dollar denominated securities carrying foreign credit exposure may be affected by unfavorable political, economic or governmental developments that could affect payments of principal and interest.
 
Foreign Securities Risk . The value of the Fund’s foreign investments may be adversely affected by political and social instability in their home countries, by changes in economic or taxation policies in those countries, or by the difficulty in enforcing obligations in those countries. Foreign companies generally may be subject to less stringent regulations than U.S. companies, including financial reporting requirements and auditing and accounting controls. As a result, there generally is less publicly available information about foreign companies than about U.S. companies. Trading in many foreign securities may be less liquid and more volatile than U.S. securities due to the size of the market or other factors.
 
Industry Focus Risk . To the extent the Fund invests in securities issued or guaranteed by companies in the banking and financial services industries, the Fund’s performance will depend on the overall condition of those industries. Financial services companies are highly dependent on the supply of short-term financing. The value of securities of issuers in the banking and financial services industry can be sensitive to changes in government regulation and interest rates and to economic downturns in the United States and abroad.
 
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.
 
Liquidity Risk . A security is considered to be illiquid if the Fund is unable to sell such security at approximately the value the Fund ascribes to it within seven calendar days. A security may be deemed illiquid due to a lack of trading volume in the security or if the security is privately placed and not traded in any public market or is otherwise restricted from trading. The Fund may be unable to sell illiquid securities at the time or price it desires and could lose its entire investment in such securities. Further, certain restricted securities require special registration, liabilities and costs, and could pose valuation difficulties.
 
Management Risk . The investment techniques and risk analysis used by the Fund’s portfolio managers may not produce the desired results.
 
Market Risk . The prices of and the income generated by the Fund’s securities may decline in response to, among other things, investor sentiment, general economic and market conditions, regional or global instability, and interest rate fluctuations.
 
Money Market Fund Risk . Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, you may lose money by investing in the Fund. The share price of money market funds can fall below the $1.00 share price. You should not rely on or expect the Fund’s adviser or its affiliates to enter into support agreements or take other actions to maintain the Fund’s $1.00 share price. The credit quality of the Fund’s holdings can change rapidly in certain markets, and the default of a single holding could have an adverse impact on the Fund’s share price. The Fund’s share price can also be negatively affected during periods of high redemption pressures and/or illiquid markets. Further regulation could impact the way the Fund is managed, possibly negatively impacting its return. Additionally, the Fund’s yield will vary as the short-term securities in its portfolio mature or are sold and the proceeds are reinvested in other securities.
 
Municipal Securities Risk . The Fund may invest in municipal securities. Constitutional amendments, legislative enactments, executive orders, administrative regulations, voter initiatives, and the issuer’s regional economic conditions may affect the municipal security’s value, interest payments, repayment of principal and the Fund’s ability to sell it. Revenue bonds are generally not backed by the taxing power of the issuing municipality. To the extent that a municipal security is not heavily followed by the investment community or such security issue is relatively small, the security may be difficult to value or sell at a desirable price. If the Internal Revenue Service determines that an issuer of a municipal security has not complied with applicable tax requirements, interest from the security could be treated as taxable, which could result in a decline in the security’s value. In addition, there could be changes in applicable tax laws or tax treatments that reduce or eliminate the current federal income tax exemption on municipal securities or otherwise adversely affect the current federal or state tax status of municipal securities.
 
Reinvestment Risk . Reinvestment risk is the risk that a bond’s cash flows (coupon income and principal repayment) will be reinvested at an interest rate below that on the original bond. If interest rates decline, the underlying bond may rise in value, but the cash flows received from that bond may have to be reinvested at a lower interest rate.
 
Repurchase Agreement Risk . If the seller of a repurchase agreement defaults or otherwise does not fulfill its obligations, the Fund may incur delays and losses arising from selling the underlying securities, enforcing its rights, or declining collateral value. These risks are magnified to the extent that a repurchase agreement is secured by securities other than cash or U.S. Government securities.
 
U.S. Government Obligations Risk . The Fund may invest in obligations issued by U.S. Government agencies and instrumentalities that may receive varying levels of support from the government, which could affect the Fund’s ability to recover should they default.
 
Variable-Rate Demand Notes Risk . The absence of an active secondary market for certain variable and floating rate notes could make it difficult to dispose of the instruments, and a portfolio could suffer a loss if the issuer defaults during periods in which a portfolio is not entitled to exercise its demand rights.
 
Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio
 
Objective(s) and Strategies
The Fund’s investment objective is to provide tax-exempt income consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity. The Fund’s investment objective may be changed by the Board of Trustees without shareholder approval.
 
The Fund invests under normal circumstances at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities that (1) pay interest that is excluded from gross income for federal income tax
 
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purposes, and (2) do not produce income that will be considered to be an item of preference for purposes of the alternative minimum tax.
 
The Fund will limit investments to those securities that are First Tier Securities (defined below) at the time of purchase.
 
The Fund invests only in high-quality U.S. dollar-denominated short-term debt obligations, including: (i) municipal securities; (ii) tax-exempt commercial paper; and (iii) cash equivalents. These securities may have credit and liquidity enhancements provided by banks, insurance companies or other financial institutions. Municipal securities include debt obligations of states, territories and possessions of the United States and the District of Columbia, their political subdivisions, agencies, instrumentalities, authorities thereof, and multi-state agencies, issued to obtain funds for various public purposes. Municipal lease obligations, synthetic municipal securities and certain types of industrial revenue bonds are treated as municipal securities.
 
Synthetic municipal securities, which include variable rate instruments that are created when fixed rate bonds are coupled with a third party demand feature, are treated as municipal securities. Other securities held by the fund may be structured with demand features which have the effect of shortening the security’s maturity.
 
As permitted by Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (Rule 2a-7), the Fund seeks to maintain a stable price of $1.00 per share by using the amortized cost method to value portfolio securities and rounding the share value to the nearest cent. The Fund invests in conformity with SEC rules and regulation requirements for money market funds for the quality, maturity, diversification and liquidity of investments. The Fund invests only in U.S. dollar-denominated securities maturing within 397 days of the date of purchase, with certain exceptions permitted by applicable regulations. The Fund maintains a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of no more than 60 days, and a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity as determined without exceptions regarding certain interest rate adjustments under Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 of no more than 120 days. Each investment must be determined to present minimal credit risks by the Fund’s Adviser pursuant to guidelines approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees, and must be an “Eligible Security” as defined under applicable regulations. First Tier Securities generally means Eligible Securities rated within the highest short-term rating category, an unrated security of comparable quality as determined by the Adviser under the supervision of the Board of Trustees, U.S. Government Securities as defined by applicable regulations, and securities issued by other registered money market funds.
 
The Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in money market instruments that may be subject to federal taxes, including Treasury securities, repurchase agreements, bankers’ acceptances, commercial paper, U.S. dollar-denominated foreign securities and master notes.
 
The Fund may also invest in securities, whether or not considered foreign securities, which carry foreign credit exposure.
 
In selecting securities for the Fund’s portfolio, the portfolio managers focus on securities that offer safety, liquidity, and a competitive yield. The Adviser conducts a credit analysis of each potential issuer prior to the purchase of its securities.
 
The portfolio structure is driven to some extent by the supply and availability of municipal obligations. The portfolio managers manage liquidity, for instance, by trading in daily and weekly variable-rate demand notes.
 
The portfolio managers normally hold portfolio securities to maturity, but may sell a security when they deem it advisable, such as when market or credit factors materially change.
 
The Fund may, from time to time, take temporary defensive positions by holding cash, shortening the Fund’s dollar-weighted average maturity or investing in other securities that are eligible securities for purchase by money market funds as described in this prospectus and the Fund’s SAI and that are consistent with the Fund’s principal investment strategies, in anticipation of, or in response to, adverse market, economic, political or other conditions. It is possible that such investments could affect the Fund’s returns.
 
The Fund’s investments in the types of securities 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 described in this prospectus. Any percentage limitations with respect to assets of the Fund are applied at the time of purchase.
 
Risks
The principal risks of investing in the Fund are:
 
Cash/Cash Equivalents Risk . To the extent the Fund holds cash or cash equivalents rather than securities in which it primarily invests or uses to manage risk, the Fund may not achieve its investment objectives and may underperform.
 
Counterparty Risk . Counterparty risk is the risk that the other party to the contract will not fulfill its contractual obligations, which may cause losses or additional costs to the Fund.
 
Credit Risk . The issuers of instruments in which the Fund invests may be unable to meet interest and/or principal payments. An issuer’s securities may decrease in value if its financial strength weakens, which may reduce its credit rating and possibly its ability to meet its contractual obligations.
 
Foreign Credit Exposure Risk . U.S. dollar denominated securities carrying foreign credit exposure may be affected by unfavorable political, economic or governmental developments that could affect payments of principal and interest.
 
Foreign Securities Risk . The value of the Fund’s foreign investments may be adversely affected by political and social instability in their home countries, by changes in economic or taxation policies in those countries, or by the difficulty in enforcing obligations in those countries. Foreign companies generally may be subject to less stringent regulations than U.S. companies, including financial reporting requirements and auditing and accounting controls. As a result, there generally is less publicly available information about foreign companies than about U.S. companies. Trading in many foreign securities may be less liquid and more volatile than U.S. securities due to the size of the market or other factors.
 
Industry Focus Risk . To the extent the Fund invests in securities issued or guaranteed by companies in the banking and financial services industries, the Fund’s performance will depend on the overall condition of those industries. Financial services companies are highly dependent on the supply of short-term financing. The value of securities of issuers in the banking and financial services industry can be sensitive to changes in government regulation and interest rates and to economic downturns in the United States and abroad.
 
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.
 
Liquidity Risk . A security is considered to be illiquid if the Fund is unable to sell such security at approximately the value the Fund ascribes to it within seven calendar days. A security may be deemed illiquid due to a lack of trading volume in the security or if the security is privately placed and not traded in any public market or is otherwise restricted from trading. The Fund may be unable to sell illiquid securities at the time or price it desires and could lose its entire investment in such securities. Further, certain restricted securities require special registration, liabilities and costs, and could pose valuation difficulties.
 
Management Risk . The investment techniques and risk analysis used by the Fund’s portfolio managers may not produce the desired results.
 
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Market Risk . The prices of and the income generated by the Fund’s securities may decline in response to, among other things, investor sentiment, general economic and market conditions, regional or global instability, and interest rate fluctuations.
 
Money Market Fund Risk . Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, you may lose money by investing in the Fund. The share price of money market funds can fall below the $1.00 share price. You should not rely on or expect the Fund’s adviser or its affiliates to enter into support agreements or take other actions to maintain the Fund’s $1.00 share price. The credit quality of the Fund’s holdings can change rapidly in certain markets, and the default of a single holding could have an adverse impact on the Fund’s share price. The Fund’s share price can also be negatively affected during periods of high redemption pressures and/or illiquid markets. Further regulation could impact the way the Fund is managed, possibly negatively impacting its return. Additionally, the Fund’s yield will vary as the short-term securities in its portfolio mature or are sold and the proceeds are reinvested in other securities.
 
Municipal Securities Risk . The Fund may invest in municipal securities. Constitutional amendments, legislative enactments, executive orders, administrative regulations, voter initiatives, and the issuer’s regional economic conditions may affect the municipal security’s value, interest payments, repayment of principal and the Fund’s ability to sell it. Revenue bonds are generally not backed by the taxing power of the issuing municipality. To the extent that a municipal security is not heavily followed by the investment community or such security issue is relatively small, the security may be difficult to value or sell at a desirable price. If the Internal Revenue Service determines that an issuer of a municipal security has not complied with applicable tax requirements, interest from the security could be treated as taxable, which could result in a decline in the security’s value. In addition, there could be changes in applicable tax laws or tax treatments that reduce or eliminate the current federal income tax exemption on municipal securities or otherwise adversely affect the current federal or state tax status of municipal securities.
 
Reinvestment Risk . Reinvestment risk is the risk that a bond’s cash flows (coupon income and principal repayment) will be reinvested at an interest rate below that on the original bond. If interest rates decline, the underlying bond may rise in value, but the cash flows received from that bond may have to be reinvested at a lower interest rate.
 
Variable-Rate Demand Notes Risk . The absence of an active secondary market for certain variable and floating rate notes could make it difficult to dispose of the instruments, and a portfolio could suffer a loss if the issuer defaults during periods in which a portfolio is not entitled to exercise its demand rights.
 
Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio
 
Objective(s) and Strategies
The Fund’s investment objective is a high level of current income consistent with the preservation of capital and the maintenance of liquidity.
 
The Fund invests under normal circumstances at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in (i) direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury, (ii) other securities issued or guaranteed as to principal and interest by the U.S. government or its agencies and instrumentalities (Agency Securities), and (iii) repurchase agreements secured by those obligations referenced in (i) and (ii) above. Agency Securities may be supported by (i) the full faith and credit of the U.S. Treasury; (ii) the right of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury; (iii) the discretionary authority of the U.S. government to purchase certain obligations of the agency or instrumentality; or (iv) the credit of the agency or instrumentality. At the present time, the fund has no current intention to invest in securities other than direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury, Agency Securities, and repurchase agreements secured by such obligations.
 
The Fund will limit investments to those securities that are First Tier Securities (defined below) at the time of purchase.
 
As permitted by Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (Rule 2a-7), the Fund seeks to maintain a stable price of $1.00 per share by using the amortized cost method to value portfolio securities and rounding the share value to the nearest cent. The Fund invests in conformity with SEC rules and regulation requirements for money market funds for the quality, maturity, diversification and liquidity of investments. The Fund invests only in U.S. dollar-denominated securities maturing within 397 days of the date of purchase, with certain exceptions permitted by applicable regulations. The Fund maintains a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of no more than 60 days, and a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity as determined without exceptions regarding certain interest rate adjustments under Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 of no more than 120 days. Each investment must be determined to present minimal credit risks by the Fund’s Adviser pursuant to guidelines approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees, and must be an “Eligible Security” as defined under applicable regulations. First Tier Securities generally means Eligible Securities rated within the highest short-term rating category, an unrated security of comparable quality as determined by the Adviser under the supervision of the Board of Trustees, U.S. Government Securities as defined by applicable regulations, and securities issued by other registered money market funds.
 
In selecting securities for the Fund’s portfolio, the portfolio managers focus on securities that offer safety, liquidity, and a competitive yield. The Adviser conducts a credit analysis of each potential issuer prior to the purchase of its securities.
 
The portfolio managers normally hold portfolio securities to maturity, but may sell a security when they deem it advisable, such as when market or credit factors materially change.
 
The Fund may, from time to time, take temporary defensive positions by holding cash, shortening the Fund’s dollar-weighted average maturity or investing in other securities that are eligible securities for purchase by money market funds as described in this prospectus and the Fund’s SAI and that are consistent with the Fund’s principal investment strategies, in anticipation of, or in response to, adverse market, economic, political or other conditions. It is possible that such investments could affect the Fund’s returns.
 
The Fund’s investments in the types of securities 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 described in this prospectus. Any percentage limitations with respect to assets of the Fund are applied at the time of purchase.
 
Risks
The principal risks of investing in the Fund are:
 
Cash/Cash Equivalents Risk . To the extent the Fund holds cash or cash equivalents rather than securities in which it primarily invests or uses to manage risk, the Fund may not achieve its investment objectives and may underperform.
 
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.
 
Liquidity Risk . A security is considered to be illiquid if the Fund is unable to sell such security at approximately the value the Fund ascribes to it within seven calendar days. A security may be deemed illiquid due to a lack of trading volume in the security or if the security is privately placed and not traded in any public market or is otherwise restricted from trading. The Fund may be unable to sell illiquid securities at the time or
 
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price it desires and could lose its entire investment in such securities. Further, certain restricted securities require special registration, liabilities and costs, and could pose valuation difficulties.
 
Management Risk . The investment techniques and risk analysis used by the Fund’s portfolio managers may not produce the desired results.
 
Market Risk . The prices of and the income generated by the Fund’s securities may decline in response to, among other things, investor sentiment, general economic and market conditions, regional or global instability, and interest rate fluctuations.
 
Money Market Fund Risk . Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, you may lose money by investing in the Fund. The share price of money market funds can fall below the $1.00 share price. You should not rely on or expect the Fund’s adviser or its affiliates to enter into support agreements or take other actions to maintain the Fund’s $1.00 share price. The credit quality of the Fund’s holdings can change rapidly in certain markets, and the default of a single holding could have an adverse impact on the Fund’s share price. The Fund’s share price can also be negatively affected during periods of high redemption pressures and/or illiquid markets. Further regulation could impact the way the Fund is managed, possibly negatively impacting its return. Additionally, the Fund’s yield will vary as the short-term securities in its portfolio mature or are sold and the proceeds are reinvested in other securities.
 
Reinvestment Risk . Reinvestment risk is the risk that a bond’s cash flows (coupon income and principal repayment) will be reinvested at an interest rate below that on the original bond. If interest rates decline, the underlying bond may rise in value, but the cash flows received from that bond may have to be reinvested at a lower interest rate.
 
Repurchase Agreement Risk . If the seller of a repurchase agreement defaults or otherwise does not fulfill its obligations, the Fund may incur delays and losses arising from selling the underlying securities, enforcing its rights, or declining collateral value.
 
U.S. Government Obligations Risk . The Fund may invest in obligations issued by U.S. Government agencies and instrumentalities that may receive varying levels of support from the government, which could affect the Fund’s ability to recover should they default.
 
Portfolio Holdings
Information concerning the Funds’ portfolio holdings as well as their dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity and dollar-weighted average life to maturity as of the last business day of the preceding month will be posted on their Web site no later than five business days after the end of the month and remain posted on the Web site for six months thereafter.
 
A description of Fund policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of Fund portfolio holdings is available in the SAI, which is available to Qualified Persons at www.invesco.com/us.
 
Fund Management
 
The Adviser(s)
Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco or the Adviser) serves as each Fund’s investment adviser. The Adviser manages the investment operations of each 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 each 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.
 
Pending Litigation.   There is no material litigation affecting the Funds. Detailed information concerning other pending litigation can be found in the SAI.
 
Adviser Compensation
During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012, the Adviser received compensation of 0.18% of Premier Portfolio’s average daily net assets after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement.
 
During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012, the Adviser received compensation of 0.22% of Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio’s average daily net assets after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement.
 
During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012, the Adviser received compensation of 0.11% of Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio’s average daily net assets after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement.
 
The Adviser is responsible for all of the Funds’ expenses, other than (i) interest, taxes and extraordinary items such as litigation costs; (ii) brokers’ commissions, issue and transfer taxes, and other costs chargeable to the Fund in connection with securities transactions to which the Fund is a party or in connection with securities owned by the Fund and (iii) other expenditures which are capitalized in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applicable to investment companies.
 
The Adviser, Invesco Distributors, or one of their affiliates may, from time to time, at their expense out of their own financial resources make cash payments to financial intermediaries for marketing support and/or administrative support. These marketing support payments and administrative support payments are in addition to the payments by the Funds described in this prospectus. Because they are not paid by the Funds, these marketing support payments and administrative support payments will not change the price paid by investors for the purchase of the Funds’ shares or the amount that a Fund will receive as proceeds from such sales. In certain cases these cash payments could be significant to the financial intermediaries. These cash payments may also create an incentive for a financial intermediary to recommend or sell shares of the Funds to its customers. Please contact your financial intermediary for details about any payments they or their firm may receive in connection with the sale of shares of the Funds or the provision of services to the Funds. Also, please see the Funds’ SAI for more information of these types of payments.
 
A discussion regarding the basis for the Board of Trustees’ approval of the investment advisory agreement and investment sub-advisory agreements of each Fund is available in each Fund’s most recent annual report to shareholders for the twelve-month period ended August 31.
 
 
Other Information
 
Dividends and Distributions
Premier Portfolio expects, based on its investment objective and strategies, that its distributions, if any, will consist primarily of ordinary income.
 
Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio expects, based on its investment objective and strategies, that its distributions, if any, will consist primarily of tax-exempt income.
 
Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio expects, based on its investment objective and strategies, that its distributions, if any, will consist primarily of ordinary income.
 
Dividends
Premier Portfolio generally declares dividends, if any, daily and pays them monthly.
 
Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio generally declares dividends, if any, daily and pays them monthly.
 
Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio generally declares dividends, if any, daily and pays them monthly.
 
Dividends are paid on settled shares of Premier Portfolio and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio as of 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Dividends are paid on settled shares of Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio as of 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. If a Fund closes early on a business day, the Fund will pay dividends on settled shares at such earlier closing time. Generally, shareholders whose purchase orders have been accepted by
 
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Premier Portfolio or Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio prior to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time and by Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio prior to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, or an earlier close time on any day that a Fund closes early, and by shareholders whose redemption proceeds have not been wired to them on any business day are eligible to receive dividends on that business day. The dividend declared on any day preceding a non-business day or days of a Fund will include the income accrued on such non-business day or days. Dividends and distributions are reinvested in the form of additional full and fractional shares at net asset value unless the shareholder has elected to have such dividends and distributions paid in cash. See “Pricing of Shares-Timing of Orders” for a description of the Funds’ business days.
 
Capital Gains Distributions
Premier Portfolio generally distributes net realized capital gains (including net short-term capital gains), if any, at least annually. The Fund does not expect to realize any long-term capital gains and losses.
 
Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio generally distributes net realized capital gains (including net short-term capital gains), if any, at least annually. The Fund does not expect to realize any long-term capital gains and losses.
 
Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio generally distributes net realized capital gains (including net short-term capital gains), if any, at least annually. The Fund does not expect to realize any long-term capital gains and losses.
 
 
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Financial Highlights
 
The financial highlights tables are intended to help you understand each Fund’s financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single Fund share. Only Institutional Classes are offered in this prospectus.
 
The total returns in the tables represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in each Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions).
 
This information has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, whose report, along with each Fund’s financial statements, is included in each Fund’s annual report, which is available upon request.
 
Institutional Class
                                                                                         
                                    Ratio of
  Ratio of
   
                                    expenses
  expenses
   
                                    to average
  to average net
  Ratio of net
    Net asset
      Net gains
      Dividends
              net assets
  assets without
  investment
    value,
  Net
  (losses) on
  Total from
  from net
  Net asset
      Net assets,
  with fee waivers
  fee waivers
  income
    beginning
  investment
  securities
  investment
  investment
  value, end
  Total
  end of period
  and/or expenses
  and/or expenses
  to average
    of period   income   (realized)   operations   income   of period   return (a)   (000s omitted)   absorbed   absorbed   net assets
 
 
Premier Portfolio                                                                                        
Year ended 08/31/12   $ 1.00     $ 0.00 (b)   $ 0.00     $ 0.00     $ (0.00 )   $ 1.00       0.11 %   $ 7,665,881       0.18 % (c)     0.25 % (c)     0.11 % (c)
Year ended 08/31/11     1.00       0.00 (b)     0.00       0.00       (0.00 )     1.00       0.08       4,829,849       0.20       0.25       0.08  
Year ended 08/31/10     1.00       0.00 (b)     0.00       0.00       (0.00 )     1.00       0.10       3,844,870       0.22       0.25       0.11  
Year ended 08/31/09     1.00       0.01 (b)     0.00       0.01       (0.01 )     1.00       1.21       3,973,928       0.21       0.28       1.11  
Year ended 08/31/08     1.00       0.04       0.00       0.04       (0.04 )     1.00       3.80       4,520,142       0.17       0.25       3.62  
Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio
Year ended 08/31/12     1.00       0.00 (b)     0.00       0.00       (0.00 )     1.00       0.02       1,509,474       0.11 (c)     0.25 (c)     0.02 (c)
Year ended 08/31/11     1.00       0.00 (b)     0.00       0.00       (0.00 )     1.00       0.02       1,323,445       0.16       0.25       0.02  
Year ended 08/31/10     1.00       0.00 (b)     0.00       0.00       (0.00 )     1.00       0.05       1,186,446       0.21       0.25       0.05  
Year ended 08/31/09     1.00       0.01 (b)     0.00       0.01       (0.01 )     1.00       0.83       1,605,671       0.19       0.26       0.60  
Year ended 08/31/08     1.00       0.03       (0.00 )     0.03       (0.03 )     1.00       3.29       450,419       0.17       0.25       2.60  
Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio
Year ended 08/31/12     1.00       0.00 (b)     0.00       0.00       (0.00 )     1.00       0.02       219,811       0.22 (c)     0.25 (c)     0.02 (c)
Year ended 08/31/11     1.00       0.00 (b)     0.00       0.00       (0.00 )     1.00       0.08       329,114       0.24       0.25       0.08  
Year ended 08/31/10     1.00       0.00 (b)     0.00       0.00       (0.00 )     1.00       0.15       568,666       0.25       0.25       0.15  
Year ended 08/31/09     1.00       0.01 (b)     0.00       0.01       (0.01 )     1.00       1.13       347,020       0.28       0.28       1.09  
Year ended 08/31/08     1.00       0.03       0.00       0.03       (0.03 )     1.00       2.66       262,081       0.25       0.25       2.48  
     
(a)
  Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
(b)
  Calculated using average shares outstanding.
(c)
  Ratios are based on average daily net assets (000’s) of $6,307,673, $1,591,278 and $291,077 for Premier Portfolio, Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio and Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio, 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:
  n   You invest $10,000 in the Fund and hold it for the entire 10-year period;
  n   Your investment has a 5% return before expenses each year; and
  n   Premier and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio’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.
                                                                                 
 
Premier Portfolio — INSTITUTIONAL   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 .18%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%
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 .82%     9 .80%     15 .01%     20 .48%     26 .20%     32 .19%     38 .47%     45 .05%     51 .94%     59 .16%
End of Year Balance
  $ 10,482 .00   $ 10,979 .90   $ 11,501 .44   $ 12,047 .76   $ 12,620 .03   $ 13,219 .48   $ 13,847 .40   $ 14,505 .16   $ 15,194 .15   $ 15,915 .87
Estimated Annual Expenses
  $ 18 .43   $ 26 .83   $ 28 .10   $ 29 .44   $ 30 .83   $ 32 .30   $ 33 .83   $ 35 .44   $ 37 .12   $ 38 .89
 
Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio — INSTITUTIONAL   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 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%
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 .75%     9 .73%     14 .94%     20 .40%     26 .12%     32 .11%     38 .38%     44 .95%     51 .84%     59 .05%
End of Year Balance
  $ 10,475 .00   $ 10,972 .56   $ 11,493 .76   $ 12,039 .71   $ 12,611 .60   $ 13,210 .65   $ 13,838 .16   $ 14,495 .47   $ 15,184 .00   $ 15,905 .24
Estimated Annual Expenses
  $ 25 .59   $ 26 .81   $ 28 .08   $ 29 .42   $ 30 .81   $ 32 .28   $ 33 .81   $ 35 .42   $ 37 .10   $ 38 .86
 
Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio — INSTITUTIONAL   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 .18%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%     0 .25%
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 .82%     9 .80%     15 .01%     20 .48%     26 .20%     32 .19%     38 .47%     45 .05%     51 .94%     59 .16%
End of Year Balance
  $ 10,482 .00   $ 10,979 .90   $ 11,501 .44   $ 12,047 .76   $ 12,620 .03   $ 13,219 .48   $ 13,847 .40   $ 14,505 .16   $ 15,194 .15   $ 15,915 .87
Estimated Annual Expenses
  $ 18 .43   $ 26 .83   $ 28 .10   $ 29 .44   $ 30 .83   $ 32 .30   $ 33 .83   $ 35 .44   $ 37 .12   $ 38 .89
 
 
     

1 Your actual expenses may be higher or lower than those shown.
   
 
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General Information
 
Purchasing Shares
 
Minimum Investments Per Fund Account
The minimum investments for Fund accounts are as follows:
 
                 
 
    Initial
  Additional
Fund   Investments*   Investments
 
Premier Portfolio
  $ 1 million       No minimum  
Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio
    1 million       No minimum  
Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio
    1 million       No minimum  
     
*
  An intermediary may aggregate its master accounts and subaccounts to satisfy the minimum investment requirement.
 
How to Purchase Shares
You may purchase shares using one of the options below or, if you are investing directly, by sending your completed account application and purchase amount to the Funds’ transfer agent. Unless a Fund closes early on a business day, the Funds’ transfer agent will generally accept any purchase order placed until 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on a business day for Premier Portfolio and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio and until 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on a business day for Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio, and may accept a purchase order placed until 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time on a business day for Premier Portfolio and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio and until 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on a business day for Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio. If you wish to place an order between 5:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time on a business day for Premier Portfolio and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio and between 4:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on a business day for Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio, you must place such order by telephone; however, the Funds’ transfer agent reserves the right to reject or limit the amount of orders placed during this time. If a Fund closes early on a business day, the Funds’ transfer agent must receive your purchase order prior to such closing time. 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.
 
         
Purchase Options
    Opening An Account   Adding To An Account
 
Through a Financial Intermediary   Contact your financial intermediary   Same
    The financial intermediary should forward your completed account application to the Funds’ transfer agent,
    Invesco Investment Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 219286
Kansas City, MO 64121-9286
    The financial intermediary should call the Funds’ transfer agent at (800) 659-1005 to receive an account number.
    The intermediary should use the following wire instructions:
    The Bank of New York
ABA/Routing #: 021000018
DDA: 8900118377
Invesco Investment Services, Inc.
    For Further Credit to Your Account #
    If you do not know your account # or settle on behalf of multiple accounts, please contact the Funds’ transfer agent for assistance.
By Telephone   Open your account as described above.   Call the Funds’ transfer agent at (800) 659-1005 and wire payment for your purchase order in accordance with the wire instructions noted above.
By Liquidity LINK ®   Open your account as described above.   Complete an Liquidity LINK ® Agreement. Mail the application and agreement to the Funds’ transfer agent. Once your request for this option has been processed, you may place your order via Liquidity LINK.
 
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 in the form of full and fractional shares at net asset value.
 
Redeeming Shares
 
Redemption Fees
Your broker or financial intermediary may charge service fees for handling redemption transactions.
 
How to Redeem Shares
 
     
Premier Portfolio and Premier U.S. Government Portfolio
 
Through a Financial Intermediary   If placing a redemption request through your financial intermediary, redemption proceeds will be transmitted electronically to your pre-authorized bank account. The Funds’ transfer agent must receive your financial intermediary’s instructions before 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time on a business day in order to effect the redemption on that day. If the financial intermediary wishes to place a redemption order between 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time and 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time on a business day it must do so by telephone.
By Telephone   If placing a redemption request by telephone, you or any person authorized to make account transactions, must call the Funds’ transfer agent before 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time on a business day to effect the redemption transaction on that day.
By Liquidity LINK ®   If placing a redemption request through Liquidity LINK, the Funds’ transfer agent must receive your redemption request before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on a business day to effect the transaction on that day.
 
     
Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio
 
Through a Financial Intermediary   If placing a redemption request through your financial intermediary, redemption proceeds will be transmitted electronically to your pre-authorized bank account. The Funds’ transfer agent must receive your financial intermediary’s instructions before 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on a business day in order to effect the redemption on that day. If the financial intermediary wishes to place a redemption order between 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time and 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on a business day it must do so by telephone.
 
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Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio
 
By Telephone   If placing a redemption request by telephone, you or any person authorized to make account transactions, must call the Funds’ transfer agent before 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on a business day to effect the redemption transaction on that day.
By Liquidity LINK ®   If placing a redemption request through Liquidity LINK, the Funds’ transfer agent must receive your redemption request before 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on a business day to effect the transaction on that day.
 
Payment of Redemption Proceeds
All redemption orders are processed at the net asset value next determined after the Funds’ transfer agent receives a redemption order. The Funds’ transfer agent will normally wire payment for redemptions received prior to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time for Premier Portfolio and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio and prior to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time for Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio on the business day received. However, depending on such factors as market liquidity and the size of the redemption, for a redemption request received by the Funds’ transfer agent between 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time and 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time for Premier Portfolio and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio and 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time and 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time for Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio, proceeds may not be wired until the next business day. If the Funds’ transfer agent receives a redemption request on a business day after 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time for Premier Portfolio and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio and after 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time for Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio, the redemption will be effected at the net asset value of each Fund determined on the next business day, and the Funds’ transfer agent will normally wire redemption proceeds on such next business day.
 
If a Fund exercises its discretion to close early on a business day, as described in the “Pricing of Shares—Timing of Orders” section of this prospectus, the Fund may not provide same day settlement of redemption orders.
 
If proceeds are not wired on the business day that the redemption request is received, shareholders will normally accrue dividends until the day the proceeds are wired. Dividends payable up to the date of redemption on redeemed shares will normally be paid or reinvested on the next dividend payment date. However, if all of the shares in your account were redeemed, from an individual account or from an aggregate account, you may request that the dividends payable up to the date of redemption accompany the proceeds of the redemption.
 
Redemptions by Telephone
If you redeem by telephone, the Funds’ transfer agent will transmit the amount of the redemption proceeds electronically to your pre-authorized bank account. The Funds’ transfer agent uses reasonable procedures to confirm that instructions communicated by telephone are genuine, and the Funds and the Funds’ transfer agent are not liable for telephone instructions that are reasonably believed to be genuine.
 
Redemptions by Liquidity LINK
If you redeem via Liquidity LINK, the Funds’ transfer agent will transmit your redemption proceeds electronically to your pre-authorized bank account. The Funds and the Funds’ transfer agent are not liable for Liquidity LINK instructions that are not genuine.
 
Suspension of Redemptions
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 shares.
 
Redemptions 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.
 
Rights Reserved by the Funds
 
Each Fund and its agent reserve the right at any time to:
n   reject or cancel all or any part of any purchase order;
n   modify any terms or conditions related to the purchase or redemption of shares of any Fund; or
n   suspend, change or withdraw all or any part of the offering made by this prospectus.
 
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 net asset value determination on a business day for each of Premier Portfolio and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio will generally occur at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The net asset value determination on a business day for Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio will generally occur at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
 
If a Fund closes early on a business day, as described below under “Pricing of Shares—Timing of Orders”, the Fund will calculate its net asset value as of the time of such closing.
 
Each Fund values 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.
 
Timing of Orders
Each Fund opens for business at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Each Fund prices purchase and redemption orders on each business day at the net asset value calculated after the Funds’ transfer agent receives an order in good form.
 
A business day is any day that (1) both the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the 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. Each Fund is 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. Each Fund also may close early on a business day if the SIFMA recommends that government securities dealers close early.
 
If the financial intermediary through which you place purchase and redemption orders, in turn, places its orders to the Funds’ transfer agent through the NSCC, the Funds’ transfer agent may not receive those orders until the next business day after the order has been entered into the NSCC.
 
Each Fund may postpone the right of redemption under unusual circumstances, as allowed by the SEC, such as when the New York Stock Exchange restricts or suspends trading.
 
Thirty-minutes prior to the Funds’ net asset value determination, a Fund may, in its discretion, limit or refuse to accept purchase orders and may not provide same-day payment of redemption proceeds.
 
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Frequent Purchases and Redemptions of Fund Shares
The Board of the Funds has not adopted any policies and procedures that would limit frequent purchases and redemptions of the Funds’ shares. The Board does not believe that it is appropriate to adopt any such policies and procedures for the following reasons:
n   Each Fund is offered to investors as a cash management vehicle. Investors must perceive an investment in such Fund as an alternative to cash, and must be able to purchase and redeem shares regularly and frequently.
n   One of the advantages of a money market fund as compared to other investment options is liquidity. Any policy that diminishes the liquidity of a Fund will be detrimental to the continuing operations of the Fund.
n   Each Fund’s portfolio securities are valued on the basis of amortized cost, and the Fund seeks to maintain a constant net asset value. As a result, there are no price arbitrage opportunities.
n   Because each Fund seeks to maintain a constant net asset value, investors expect to receive upon redemption the amount they originally invested in the Fund. Imposition of redemption fees would run contrary to investor expectations.
 
The Board considered the risks of not having a specific policy that limits frequent purchases and redemptions, and it determined that those risks are minimal, especially in light of the reasons for not having such a policy as described above. Nonetheless, to the extent that each Fund must maintain additional cash and/or securities with shorter-term durations than may otherwise be required, the Fund’s yield could be negatively impacted. Moreover, excessive trading activity in the Fund’s shares may cause the Fund to incur increased brokerage and administrative costs.
 
Each Fund and its agent reserve the right at any time to reject or cancel any part of any purchase order. This could occur if each Fund determines that such purchase may disrupt the Fund’s operation or performance.
 
Exchange Policy
You may only exchange Institutional Class shares of Premier Portfolio, Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio or Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio for shares of Invesco’s institutional money market funds, but may not exchange Institutional Class shares of such Funds for retail shares of other Invesco Funds.
 
Taxes
 
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
n   A Fund earns income generally in the form of 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.
n   Distributions of net short-term capital gains are taxable to you as ordinary income. Because a Fund is a money market fund, it does not anticipate realizing any long-term capital gains.
n   None of the dividends paid by a Fund will qualify as qualified dividend income subject to reduced rates of taxation in the case of non-corporate shareholders. These reduced rates for qualified dividends will no longer apply to dividends paid by a Fund after December 31, 2012, unless this provision is extended, possibly retroactively to January 1, 2013, or made permanent.
n   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.
n   Any capital gains realized from redemptions of 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. 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.
n   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 Internal Revenue Services instructs it to do so. When withholding is required, the amount will be 28% of any distributions or proceeds paid (for distributions and proceeds paid on or after January 1, 2013, the rate is scheduled to rise to 31% unless the 28% rate is extended, possibly retroactively to January 1, 2013, or made permanent).
n   You will not be required to include the portion of dividends paid by a 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.
n   For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012, an additional 3.8% Medicare tax will be 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.
n   Fund distributions generally are subject to state and local income taxes.
n   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.
n   The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) requires the reporting to the Internal Revenue Service of certain direct and indirect ownership of foreign financial accounts by U.S. persons. Failure to provide this required information can result in a generally nonrefundable 30% tax on: (a) income dividends paid by the Fund after December 31, 2013 and (b) certain capital gain distributions (including proceeds arising from the sale Fund shares) paid by the Fund after December 31, 2016 to certain “foreign financial institutions” and “non-financial foreign entities.”
 
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 plans that are qualified under Section 401 and 403 of the Code and individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and Roth IRAs.
 
Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio
n   You will not be required to include the “exempt-interest” portion of dividends paid by the Fund in your gross income for federal income tax purposes. 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
 
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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.
n   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.
n   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.
n   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.
n   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.
n   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.
n   Net investment income for purposes of the Medicare tax described above does not include exempt-interest dividends.
 
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.
 
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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 each 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 each Fund’s investments. Each Fund’s annual report also discusses the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected each Fund’s performance during its last fiscal year. Each 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 219286
Kansas City, MO 64121-9286
     
By Telephone:   (800) 659-1005
     
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 each 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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Premier Portfolio
Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio and
  Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio
SEC 1940 Act file number: 811-05460
 
   
     
     
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  Statement of Additional Information   December 21, 2012
 
AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust)
   
This Statement of Additional Information (the SAI) relates to each portfolio (each a Fund, collectively the Funds) of AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust) (the Trust). Each Fund offers separate classes of shares as follows:
             
FUND   Class:   Investor   Institutional
Premier Portfolio
      IMRXX   N/A
Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio
      ITTXX   N/A
Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio
      FUGXX   N/A

 


 

         
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  Statement of Additional Information   December 21, 2012
 
AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust)
   
This SAI is not a Prospectus, and it should be read in conjunction with the Prospectuses for the Funds listed below. Portions of each Fund’s financial statements are incorporated into this SAI by reference to such Fund’s most recent Annual Report to shareholders. You may obtain, without charge, a copy of any Prospectus and/or Annual Report for any Fund listed below from an authorized dealer or by writing to:
Invesco Investment Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 219286
Kansas City, MO 64121-9286
or by calling (800) 959-4246
or on the Internet: www.invesco.com/us
This SAI, dated December 21, 2012, relates to the Investor Class shares (collectively, the Retail Class) and Institutional Class, as applicable, of the following Prospectuses:
         
Fund   Retail Class   Institutional Class
Premier Portfolio
  December 21, 2012   December 21, 2012
Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio
  December 21, 2012   December 21, 2012
Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio
  December 21, 2012   December 21, 2012

 


 

STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
         
    Page  
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRUST
    3  
Fund History
    3  
Shares of Beneficial Interest
    3  
 
       
DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNDS AND THEIR INVESTMENTS AND RISKS
    4  
Classification
    4  
Investment Strategies and Risks
    4  
Rule 2a-7 Requirements
    5  
Foreign Investments
    6  
Debt Investments
    7  
Other Investments
    10  
Investment Techniques
    11  
Policies and Procedures for Disclosure of Fund Holdings
    17  
 
       
MANAGEMENT OF THE TRUST
    20  
Board of Trustees
    20  
Interested Persons
    20  
Management Information
    25  
Trustee Ownership of Fund Shares
    29  
Retirement Plan For Trustees
    29  
Purchase of Class A Shares of the Funds at Net Asset Value
    31  
Proxy Voting Policies
    31  
 
       
CONTROL PERSONS AND PRINCIPAL HOLDERS OF SECURITIES
    31  
 
       
INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND OTHER SERVICES
    32  
Investment Adviser
    32  
Investment Sub-Advisers
    33  
Securities Lending Arrangements
    33  
Marketing Support and Administrative Support Payments
    34  
Service Agreements
    34  
 
       
BROKERAGE ALLOCATION AND OTHER PRACTICES
    35  
Brokerage Transactions
    35  
Commissions
    36  
Broker Selection
    36  
Directed Brokerage (Research Services)
    39  
Affiliated Transactions
    39  
Regular Brokers
    39  
Allocation of Portfolio Transactions
    39  
 
       
PURCHASE, REDEMPTION AND PRICING OF SHARES
    39  

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DIVIDENDS, DISTRIBUTIONS AND TAX MATTERS
    39  
Dividends and Distributions
    39  
Tax Matters
    40  
 
       
DISTRIBUTION OF SECURITIES
    52  
Distributor
    52  
 
       
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
    53  
 
       
PENDING LITIGATION
    53  
 
       
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  
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FEES
    H-1  
PURCHASE OF SECURITIES OF REGULAR BROKERS OR DEALERS
    I-1  
PURCHASE, REDEMPTION AND PRICING OF SHARES
    J-1  

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GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRUST
Fund History
          AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust) (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 Massachusetts business trust on January 27, 1988. 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.
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 each Fund, are segregated on the Trust’s books of account, and are charged with the expenses of such 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 each Fund represents an equal proportionate interest in that Fund with each other share and is entitled to such dividends and distributions out of the income belonging to such 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 a Fund or 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 a Fund generally has the same voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights; however, each class of shares of a 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 each 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 the Fund or class is required. Shareholders of the Fund or class are not entitled to vote 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 each Fund is the approval of the advisory agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the Adviser or Invesco). When issued, shares of each Fund are fully paid and non-assessable, 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 conversion rights. 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.

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          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 such 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 Funds do not have the right to demand or require the Trust to issue share certificates and share certificates are not issued.
DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNDS AND THEIR INVESTMENTS AND RISKS
Classification
          The Trust is an open-end management investment company. Each of the Funds is “diversified” for purposes of the 1940 Act and managed in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under 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 Funds as well as the risks associated with those types of securities and investment techniques. The descriptions of the types of securities and investment techniques below supplement the discussion of principal investment strategies and risks contained in the Funds’ Prospectus. If a particular type of security or investment technique is not discussed in the Funds’ Prospectus it is not a principal investment strategy of that Fund.
          Unless otherwise indicated, a Fund may invest in all of the following types of investments. The Funds may not invest in all of the security-types or use all of the techniques described below at any one time. Moreover, Invesco and/or the Sub-Advisers may invest in types of securities and may use investment techniques in managing the Funds, not specifically mentioned below. Any investment shall be subject to limitations imposed by a Fund’s investment objective, policies and restrictions described in the Funds’ Prospectus and/or this SAI, as well as the federal securities laws.
          Generally, Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio will invest only in tax-free securities. Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio may, however, invest in taxable short-term investments (Taxable Investments) consisting of obligations of the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities, banks and

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corporations, short-term fixed income securities; commercial paper rated within the highest rating category by a recognized rating agency; and certificates of deposit of domestic banks. The Fund may invest in Taxable Investments, for example, due to market conditions or pending the investment of proceeds from the sale of its shares or proceeds from the sale of portfolio securities or in anticipation of redemptions. Although interest earned from Taxable Investments will be taxable to shareholders as ordinary income, the Fund generally intends to minimize taxable income through investments, when possible, in short-term tax-exempt securities, which may include shares of other investment companies whose dividends are tax-exempt. See also “Dividends, Distributions and Tax Matters.”
          The Funds’ investment objectives, policies, strategies and practices described below are non-fundamental unless otherwise indicated.
Rule 2a-7 Requirements
          As permitted by Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act, each Fund seeks to maintain a stable price of $1.00 per share by using the amortized cost method to value portfolio securities and rounding the share value to the nearest cent. Rule 2a-7 imposes requirements as to the diversification and liquidity of each Fund, quality of portfolio securities and maturity of the Fund and of individual securities.
           Diversification. In summary, Rule 2a-7 requires that a Fund may not invest in the securities of any issuer if, as a result, more than 5% of the Fund’s total assets would be invested in that issuer; provided that, each Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in the First Tier Securities of a single issuer for up to three business days after acquisition. Certain securities are not subject to this diversification requirement. These include: a security subject to a guarantee from a non-controlled person (as defined in Rule 2a-7) of the issuer of the security; U.S. Government securities; certain repurchase agreements; and shares of certain money market funds. Rule 2a-7 imposes a separate diversification test upon the acquisition of a guarantee or demand feature. (A demand feature is, in summary, a right to sell a security at a price equal to its approximate amortized cost plus accrued interest).
          For purposes of these diversification requirements with respect to issuers of Municipal Securities (defined under the caption Municipal Securities), each state (including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico), territory and possession of the United States, each political subdivision, agency, instrumentality, and authority thereof, and each multi-state agency of which a state is a member is a separate “issuer.” When the assets and revenues of an agency, authority, instrumentality, or other political subdivision are separate from the government creating the subdivision and the security is backed only by assets and revenues of the subdivision, such subdivision would be deemed to be the sole issuer. Similarly, in the case of an industrial development bond or private activity bond, if such bond is backed only by the assets and revenues of the non-governmental user, then such non-governmental user would be deemed to be the sole issuer.
          In summary, a “First Tier Security” is rated (or issued by an issuer that is rated) in the highest short-term rating category by the “Requisite NRSROs,” or, if unrated, is determined by the Fund investment adviser (subject to oversight and pursuant to guidelines established by the Board) to be of comparable quality to such a rated security. Securities issued by a registered investment company that is a money market fund and U.S. Government securities are also considered to be “First Tier Securities.” The term “Requisite NRSRO” means (a) any two nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSROs) (designated by the Board, if any) that have issued a rating with respect to a security or class of debt obligations of an issuer, or (b) if only one (designated, if any) NRSRO has issued a rating with respect to such security or issuer at the time a Portfolio acquires the security, that NRSRO.
           Quality. The Funds may invest only in U.S. dollar denominated securities that the Portfolio’s investment adviser (subject to oversight and pursuant to guidelines established by the Board) determines present minimal credit risk and that are “Eligible Securities” as defined in Rule 2a-7. Rule 2a-7 defines an Eligible Security, in summary, as a security with a remaining maturity of 397 calendar days or less that has been rated (or whose issuer has been rated) by the Requisite NRSROs in one of the two highest short-term rating categories. Eligible Securities may also include unrated securities determined by the Funds’ investment adviser (subject to oversight and pursuant to guidelines established by the Board) to be of comparable quality to such rated securities. The eligibility of a security with a guarantee may be determined based on whether the guarantee is an Eligible Security.

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          The Funds will limit investments to those which are First Tier Securities at the time of acquisition.
           Liquidity. Under the Rule 2a-7, a Fund must hold securities that are sufficiently liquid to meet reasonably foreseeable shareholder redemptions in light of the Fund’s obligations under section 22(e) of the 1940 Act (which forbids the suspension of the right of redemption, or postponement of the date of payment or satisfaction upon redemption for more than seven days after the tender of such security for redemption, subject to specified exemptions) and any commitments the Fund has made to shareholders. In addition, a Fund may not acquire an illiquid security if, immediately after the acquisition, the Fund would have invested more than 5% of its total assets in illiquid securities. A Fund, other than the Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio, may not acquire any security other than a Daily Liquid Asset (cash, U.S. Government securities and other securities that will mature or are subject to a demand feature that is exercisable and payable within one business day) if, immediately after the acquisition the Fund would have invested less than 10% of its total assets in Daily Liquid Assets. The Fund may not acquire any security other than a Weekly Liquid Asset (cash, direct obligations of the U.S. Government, Government securities issued by a person controlled or supervised by and acting as an instrumentality of the U.S. Government pursuant to authority granted by the Congress, that are issued at a discount to the principal amount to be repaid at maturity and have a remaining maturity of 60 days or less and securities that will mature or are subject to a demand feature that is exercisable and payable within 5 business days) if, immediately after the acquisition, the Fund would have invested less than 30% of its total assets in Weekly Liquid Assets.
           Maturity. Under Rule 2a-7, each Fund invests only in U.S. dollar-denominated securities maturing within397 days of the date of purchase, with certain exceptions permitted by applicable regulations. The Fund maintains a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of no more than 60 days and a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity as determined without exceptions regarding certain interest rate adjustments under Rule 2a-7 of no more than 120 days. The maturity of a security is determined in compliance with Rule 2a-7, which for purposes of the dollar weighted average portfolio maturity permits, among other things, certain securities bearing adjustable interest rates to be deemed to have a maturity shorter than their stated maturity.
Foreign Investments
           Foreign Government Obligations. Generally only Premier Portfolio and Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio may invest in debt securities of foreign governments. Debt securities issued by foreign governments are often, but not always, supported by the full faith and credit of the foreign governments, or their subdivisions, agencies or instrumentalities, that issue them. These securities involve the risks discussed below under Foreign Debt Securities. Additionally, the issuer of the debt or the governmental authorities that control repayment of the debt may be unwilling or unable to pay interest or repay principal when due. Political or economic changes or the balance of trade may affect a country’s willingness or ability to service its debt obligations. Periods of economic uncertainty may result in the volatility of market prices of sovereign debt obligations, especially debt obligations issued by the governments of developing countries. Foreign government obligations of developing countries, and some structures of emerging market debt securities are sometimes referred to as “Brady Bonds”. The failure of a sovereign debtor to implement economic reforms, achieve specified levels of economic performance, or repay principal or interest when due may result in the cancellation of third party commitments to lend funds to the sovereign debtor, which may impair the debtor’s ability or willingness to service its debts.
           Foreign Debt Securities . Generally only Premier Portfolio and Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio may invest in foreign debt securities. Foreign debt securities are debt securities that are issued and/or settled outside the United States and may be backed by foreign guarantees. A Fund will limit its investments in foreign debt securities to debt obligations denominated in U.S. dollars. Debt securities issued by a corporation or other issuer domiciled outside the United States that are dollar denominated and traded in the United States are not considered foreign securities. Although denominated in U.S. dollars, Foreign Debt Securities may entail some or all of the risks set forth below.

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           Political and Economic Risk. The economies of many of the countries in which the Funds may invest may not be as developed as the United States’ economy and may be subject to significantly different forces. Political or social instability and development, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, and limitations on the removal of funds or other assets could also adversely affect the value of the Funds’ investments.
           Regulatory Risk. Foreign companies may not be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and are generally not subject to the regulatory controls and disclosure requirements imposed on United States issuers. Foreign companies may not be subject to uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards, corporate governance practices and requirements comparable to those applicable to domestic companies. As a result, there is generally less publicly available information about foreign securities than is available about domestic securities. Income from foreign securities owned by the Funds may be reduced by a withholding tax at the source, which tax would reduce dividend income payable to the Funds’ shareholders.
           Market Risk. The securities markets in many of the countries in which the Funds invest will have substantially less trading volume than the major United States markets. As a result, the securities of some foreign companies may be less liquid and experience more price volatility than comparable domestic securities. Increased custodian costs as well as administrative costs (such as the need to use foreign custodians) may be associated with the maintenance of assets in foreign jurisdictions. There is generally less government regulation and supervision of foreign stock exchanges, brokers and issuers which may make it difficult to enforce contractual obligations.
Debt Investments
           U.S. Government Obligations. Each Fund may invest in U.S. Government obligations, which 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 (Fannie Mae) and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac), no assurance can be given that the U.S. 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 Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac 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.
           Temporary Investments . Each Fund may experience situations where it is unable to invest money that it has received overnight such as when it receives cash inflows after the overnight repurchase markets have closed. The Funds are permitted to leave balances in their accounts with the Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon), the custodian bank. To compensate the Funds for such activity, the Fund may receive compensation from BNY Mellon at an agreed upon rate.
           Asset-Backed Securities. Generally only Premier Portfolio and Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio may invest in asset-back securities. Asset-backed securities are interests in pooled mortgages, loans, receivables, or other assets. Payments of interest and repayment of principal may be largely dependent upon the cash flows generated by the assets backing the securities and, in certain cases, supported by letters of credit, surety bonds, or other credit enhancements. Asset-backed security values may also be affected by other factors including changes in interest rates, the availability of information concerning the pool and its structure, the creditworthiness of the servicing agent for the pool, the originator of the loans or receivables, or the entities providing the credit enhancement.

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           Bank Instruments. Generally only Premier Portfolio and Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio may invest in bank instruments and invest in certificates of deposit (“Eurodollar CDs”) and time deposits (“Eurodollar time deposits”) of foreign branches of domestic banks. Bank instruments are unsecured interest bearing bank deposits. Bank instruments include, but are not limited to, certificates of deposits, time deposits, and banker’s acceptances from U.S. or foreign banks as well as 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 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 earn 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 Debt Securities.
           Synthetic Municipal Instruments. Generally only Premier Portfolio and Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio may invest in synthetic municipal instruments, the value of and return on which are derived from underlying securities. The types of synthetic municipal instruments in which the Fund may invest include tender option bonds and variable rate trust certificates. Both types of instruments involve the deposit into a trust or custodial account of one or more long-term tax-exempt bonds or notes (Underlying Bonds), and the sale of certificates evidencing interests in the trust or custodial account to investors such as the Fund. The trustee or custodian receives the long-term fixed rate interest payments on the Underlying Bonds, and pays certificate holders short-term floating or variable interest rates which are reset periodically. A “tender option bond” provides a certificate holder with the conditional right to sell its certificate to the sponsor or some designated third party at specified intervals and receive the par value of the certificate plus accrued interest (a demand feature). A “variable rate trust certificate” evidences an interest in a trust entitling the certificate holder to receive variable rate interest based on prevailing short-term interest rates and also typically provides the certificate holder with the conditional demand feature (the right to tender its certificate at par value plus accrued interest under certain conditions).
          Typically, a certificate holder cannot exercise the demand feature until the occurrence of certain conditions, such as where the issuer of the Underlying Bond defaults on interest payments. Moreover, because synthetic municipal instruments involve a trust or custodial account and a third party conditional demand feature, they involve complexities and potential risks that may not be present where a municipal security is owned directly.
          The tax-exempt character of the interest paid to certificate holders is based on the assumption that the holders have an ownership interest in the Underlying Bonds; however, the IRS has not issued a ruling addressing this issue. In the event the IRS issues an adverse ruling or successfully litigates this issue, it is possible that the interest paid to the Fund on certain synthetic municipal instruments would be deemed to be taxable. The Fund relies on opinions of special tax counsel on this ownership question and opinions of bond counsel regarding the tax-exempt character of interest paid on the Underlying Bonds.
           Municipal Securities. Generally, Premier Portfolio and Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio may invest in Municipal Securities. “Municipal Securities” include debt obligations of states, territories or possessions of the United States and the District of Columbia and their political subdivisions, agencies and instrumentalities, issued to obtain funds for various public purposes, including the construction of a wide range of public facilities such as airports, bridges, highways, housing, hospitals, mass transportation, schools, streets and water and sewer works. Other public purposes for which Municipal Securities may be issued include the refunding of outstanding obligations, obtaining funds for general operating expenses and lending such funds to other public institutions and facilities.
          The principal and interest payments for industrial development bonds or pollution control bonds are often the sole responsibility of the industrial user and therefore may not be backed by the taxing power of the issuing municipality. The interest paid on such bonds may be exempt from federal income tax, although current federal tax laws place substantial limitations on the purposes and size of such issues. Such obligations are considered to be Municipal Securities provided that the interest paid

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thereon, in the opinion of bond counsel, qualifies as exempt from federal income tax. However, interest on Municipal Securities may give rise to a federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) liability and may have other collateral federal income tax consequences. There is a risk that some or all of the interest received by the Fund from tax-exempt Municipal Securities might become taxable as a result of tax law changes or determinations of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). See “Dividends, Distributions and Tax Matters — Tax Matters”.
          The two major classifications of Municipal Securities are bonds and notes. Bonds may be further classified as “general obligation” or “revenue” issues. General obligation bonds are secured by the issuer’s pledge of its full faith, credit and taxing power for the payment of principal and interest. Revenue bonds are payable from the revenues derived from a particular facility or class of facilities, and in some cases, from the proceeds of a special excise or other specific revenue source, but not from the general taxing power. Tax-exempt industrial development bonds are in most cases revenue bonds and do not generally carry the pledge of the credit of the issuing municipality. Notes are short-term instruments which usually mature in less than two years. Most notes are general obligations of the issuing municipalities or agencies and are sold in anticipation of a bond sale, collection of taxes or receipt of other revenues.
          Municipal Securities also include the following securities:
    Bond Anticipation Notes usually are general obligations of state and local governmental issuers which are sold to obtain interim financing for projects that will eventually be funded through the sale of long-term debt obligations or bonds.
 
    Tax Anticipation Notes are issued by state and local governments to finance the current operations of such governments. Repayment is generally to be derived from specific future tax revenues. Tax anticipation notes are usually general obligations of the issuer.
 
    Revenue Anticipation Notes are issued by governments or governmental bodies with the expectation that future revenues from a designated source will be used to repay the notes. In general, they also constitute general obligations of the issuer.
 
    Tax-Exempt Commercial Paper (Municipal Paper) is similar to taxable commercial paper, except that tax-exempt commercial paper is issued by states, municipalities and their agencies.
          The Fund also may purchase participation interests or custodial receipts from financial institutions. These participation interests give the purchaser an undivided interest in one or more underlying Municipal Securities.
          After purchase by the Fund, an issue of Municipal Securities may cease to be rated by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or Standard and Poor’s Ratings Services (S&P), or another nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO), or the rating of such a security may be reduced below the minimum credit quality rating required for purchase by the Fund. Neither event would require the Fund to dispose of the security.
          Since the Fund invests in Municipal Securities backed by insurance companies and other financial institutions, changes in the financial condition of these institutions could cause losses to the Fund and affect its share price.
          The Fund may invest in Municipal Securities that are insured by financial insurance companies. Since a limited number of entities provide such insurance, the Fund may invest up to 25% of its assets in securities insured by the same insurance company.
          The Fund may also invest in taxable municipal securities. Taxable municipal securities are debt securities issued by or on behalf of states and their political subdivisions, the District of Columbia, and possessions of the United States, the interest on which is not exempt from federal income tax.

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          The yields on Municipal Securities are dependent on a variety of factors, including general economic and monetary conditions, money market factors, conditions of the Municipal Securities market, size of a particular offering, and maturity and rating of the obligation. Because many Municipal Securities are issued to finance similar projects, especially those related to education, health care, transportation and various utilities, conditions in those sectors and the financial condition of an individual municipal issuer can affect the overall municipal market. The market values of the Municipal Securities held by the Fund will be affected by changes in the yields available on similar securities. If yields increase following the purchase of a Municipal Security, the market value of such Municipal Security will generally decrease. Conversely, if yields decrease, the market value of a Municipal Security will generally increase.
           U.S. Corporate Debt Obligations . Generally, Premier Portfolio and Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio may invest corporate debt obligations. Corporate debt obligations in which the Funds may invest are debt obligations issued or guaranteed by corporations that are denominated in U.S. dollars. Such investments may include, among others, commercial paper, bonds, notes, debentures, variable rate demand notes, master notes, funding agreements and other short-term corporate instruments. Commercial Paper consists of short-term promissory notes issued by corporations. Commercial paper may be traded in the secondary market after its issuance. Variable rate demand notes are securities with a variable interest rate which is readjusted on pre-established dates. Variable rate demand notes are subject to payment of principal and accrued interest (usually within seven days) on a Fund’s demand. Master notes are negotiated 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 upon changes in specified interest rates or be reset periodically according to a prescribed formula or may be a set rate. Although there is no secondary market in master notes, if such notes have a demand feature, the payee may demand payment of the principal amount of the note upon relatively short notice. Funding agreements are agreements between an insurance company and a Fund covering underlying demand notes. Although there is no secondary market in funding agreements, if the underlying notes have a demand feature, the payee may demand payment of the principal amount of the note upon relatively short notice. Master notes and funding agreements are generally illiquid and therefore subject to the Funds’ percentage limitation for investments in illiquid securities.
Other Investments
           Other Investment Companies. Each Fund may purchase shares of other investment companies. For each Fund, the 1940 Act imposes the following restrictions on investments in other investment companies: (i) a Fund may not purchase more than 3% of the total outstanding voting stock of another investment company; (ii) a Fund may not invest more than 5% of its total assets in securities issued by another investment company; and (iii) a 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. These restrictions do not apply to investments by the Funds 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 a 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.
           Variable or Floating Rate Instruments.
          Variable or floating rate instruments are securities that provide for a periodic adjustment in the interest rate paid on the obligation. The interest rates for securities with variable interest rates are readjusted on set dates (such as the last day of the month or calendar quarter) and the interest rates for securities with floating rates are reset whenever a specified interest rate change occurs. Variable or floating interest rates generally reduce changes in the market price of securities from their original purchase price because, upon readjustment, such rates approximate market rates. Accordingly, as market interest rates decrease or increase, the potential for capital appreciation or depreciation is less for variable or floating rate securities than for fixed rate obligations. Many securities with variable or floating

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interest rates have a demand feature allowing the Fund to demand payment of principal and accrued interest prior to its maturity. The terms of such demand instruments require payment of principal and accrued interest by the issuer, a guarantor, and/or a liquidity provider. All variable or floating rate instruments will meet the applicable rating standards of the Funds. The Fund’s Adviser, or Sub-adviser, as applicable, may determine that an unrated floating rate or variable rate demand obligation meets the Fund’s rating standards by reason of being backed by a letter of credit or guarantee issued by a bank that meets those rating standards.
          For Rule 2a-7 purposes, a variable rate security, the principal amount of which is scheduled to be paid in more than 397 calendar days, that is subject to a demand feature, shall be deemed to have a maturity equal to the longer of the period remaining until the next readjustment of the interest rate or the period remaining until the principal amount can be recovered through demand. A floating rate security, the principal amount of which, in accordance with the terms of the security, must unconditionally be paid in 397 calendar days or less shall be deemed to have a maturity of one day.
Investment Techniques
           Forward Commitments, When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Securities. Each Fund may purchase or sell securities on a forward commitment, when-issued or delayed-delivery basis.
          Forward commitments, when-issued or delayed-delivery basis means that delivery and payment 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. Although a Fund generally intends to acquire or dispose of securities on a forward commitment, when-issued or delayed delivery basis, a 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, a 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 a 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.
          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, a 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 a 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 a Fund and will be subject to the risk of market fluctuation. The purchase price of the delayed delivery securities is a liability of a Fund until settlement.
           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

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Funds’ interfund lending program is subject to a number of conditions, including the requirements that: (1) an interfund loan will generally only occur 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). A 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 Funds 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. All borrowings are limited to an amount not exceeding 33 1/3% of a 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, a 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, a Fund’s borrowing ability would help to mitigate any such effects and could make the forced sale of their portfolio securities less likely.
           Repurchase Agreements. Each Fund may engage in repurchase agreement transactions. Repurchase agreements are agreements under which a 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 yield. A 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.
          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. The Premier Portfolio may engage in repurchase agreements collateralized by securities that are rated investment grade and below investment grade by the requisite nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSROs) or unrated securities of comparable quality, loan participations, and equities. For these types of repurchase agreement transactions, the Fund would look to the counterparty, and not the collateral, for determining diversification under Rule 2a-7. Thus, collateral for a repurchase agreement may include securities that a Fund could not hold directly.
          Regardless of the collateral underlying the repurchase agreement, the Fund must determine that the repurchase agreement with the particular counterparty involves minimal credit risk and satisfies the credit quality standards in compliance with Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act. Collateral with lower credit quality or longer maturities may be subject to greater price fluctuations than collateral with higher credit quality or shorter maturities. If the repurchase agreement counterparty were to default, lower quality collateral may be more difficult to liquidate than higher quality collateral.
          If the seller of a repurchase agreement fails to repurchase the security in accordance with the terms of the agreement, a 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, a 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 or the Fund may be deemed to be an unsecured creditor and be required to return the securities to the seller. The Premier Portfolio

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may enter into repurchase agreements that involve securities that may be subject to a court-ordered or other “stay” in the event of the seller’s bankruptcy or insolvency. A “stay” will prevent a Fund from selling the securities it holds under a repurchase agreement until permitted by a court or other authority. In these situations a Fund may be subject to greater risk that the value of the securities may decline before they are sold, and that the Fund may 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 subcustodian for the duration of the agreement.
          The Funds may invest their 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 collateralized 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.
           Restricted and Illiquid Securities . Each Fund may invest up to 5% 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) For funds other than money market funds, 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 (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 federal securities laws. Generally, only Premier Portfolio and Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio will invest in Rule 144A securities.
          Limitations on the resale of restricted securities may have an adverse effect on their marketability, which may prevent a 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. A Fund’s difficulty valuing and selling illiquid securities may result in a loss or be costly to the Fund.
          If a substantial market develops for a restricted security or other illiquid investment held by a Fund, it may be treated as a liquid security, in accordance with procedures and guidelines approved by 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.

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           Sale of Money Market Securities. The Funds do not seek profits through short-term trading and will generally hold portfolio securities to maturity. However, the Adviser and/or Sub-Adviser may seek to enhance the yield of the Fund by taking advantage of yield disparities that occur in the money markets. For example, market conditions frequently result in similar securities trading at different prices. Also, there frequently are differences in yields between various types of money market securities. The Adviser and/or Sub-Adviser may dispose of any portfolio security prior to its maturity if such disposition and reinvestment of proceeds are expected to enhance yield consistent with the Adviser’s and/or Sub-Adviser’s judgment as to desirable portfolio maturity structure. The Adviser and/or Sub-Adviser may also dispose of any portfolio security prior to maturity to meet redemption requests, and as a result of a revised credit evaluation of the issuer or other circumstances or considerations. This procedure may increase or decrease the Fund’s yield depending upon the Adviser’s and/or Sub-Adviser’s ability to correctly time and execute such transactions. The Fund’s policy of investing in securities with maturities of 397 days or less will result in high portfolio turnover. Since brokerage commissions are not normally paid on investments of the type made by the Fund, the high turnover should not adversely affect the Fund’s net income.
Fund Policies for Premier Portfolio and Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio
           Fundamental Restrictions. Except as otherwise noted below, each Fund is subject to the following investment restrictions, which may be changed only by a vote of such 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.

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          (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, or (ii) tax-exempt obligations issued by governments or political subdivisions of governments, or (iii) 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.
          (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.
          In addition, it is a fundamental policy of Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio that, under normal market conditions, it will have at least 80% of its net assets invested in municipal obligations that, based on the opinion of counsel to the issuer, pay interest free from federal income tax.
          The investment restrictions set forth above provide each of the Funds 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 each of the Funds has this flexibility, the Board has adopted non-fundamental restrictions for each of the Funds relating to certain of these restrictions which Invesco and, when applicable, the Sub-Advisers must follow in managing the Funds. Any changes to these non-fundamental restrictions, which are set forth below, require the approval of the Board.
           Non-Fundamental Restrictions. The following non-fundamental investment restrictions apply to each of the Funds. They may be changed for any Fund without approval of that Fund’s voting securities.
          (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 regarding 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). The Fund may borrow from banks, broker-dealers, or an Invesco Fund. The Fund may not borrow for leveraging, but may borrow for temporary or emergency purposes, in anticipation of or in response to adverse market conditions, or for cash management purposes. 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.

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          (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.
          (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.
          (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.
          (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 objective, policies, and restrictions as the Fund.
          (7) The Fund may not acquire any securities of registered unit investment trusts in reliance on Sections 12(d)(1)(F) or 12(d)(1)(G) of the 1940 Act.
Fund Policies for Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio
           Fundamental Restrictions. The investment restrictions set forth below have been adopted by the Fund and, unless identified as non-fundamental policies, may not be changed without the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund. As provided in the 1940 Act, a “vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund” means the affirmative vote of the lesser of (1) more than 50% of the outstanding shares of the Fund or (2) 67% or more of the shares present at a meeting, if more than 50% of the outstanding shares are represented at the meeting in person or by proxy. Except with respect to borrowing, changes in values of the Fund’s assets will not cause a violation of the following investment restrictions as long as percentage restrictions are observed by the Fund at the time it purchases any security. The Fund shall not:
          (1) Purchase the securities of any issuer (other than securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any of its agencies or instrumentalities, municipal securities or securities issued or guaranteed by domestic banks, including U.S. branches of foreign banks and foreign branches of U.S. banks) if, as a result, more than 25% of the Fund’s total assets would be invested in the securities of companies whose principal business activities are in the same industry;

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          (2) Except to the extent permitted by Rule 2a-7 promulgated under the 1940 Act, or any successor rule thereto, purchase the securities of any issuer (other than securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any of its agencies or instrumentalities, or securities of 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;
          (3) Underwrite securities of other issuers, except insofar as it may be deemed to be an underwriter under the 1933 Act, in connection with the disposition of the Fund’s portfolio securities;
          (4) Borrow money, except that 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);
          (5) Issue senior securities, except as permitted under the 1940 Act;
          (6) Lend any security or make any loan if, as a result, more than 33 1/3% of its total assets would be lent to other parties, but this limitation does not apply to the purchase of debt securities or to repurchase agreements;
          (7) Purchase or sell physical commodities; however, this policy shall not prevent the Fund from purchasing and selling foreign currency, futures contracts, options, forward contracts, swaps, caps, floors, collars and other financial instruments;
          (8) Purchase or sell real estate unless acquired as a result of ownership of securities or other instruments (but this shall not prevent the Fund from investing in securities or other instruments backed by real estate or securities of companies engaged in the real estate business); or
          (9) 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 managed by the Adviser or an affiliate or a successor thereof, with substantially the same fundamental investment objective, policies, and limitations as the Fund.
          The Fund’s investment objective is to seek a high level of current income, consistent with the preservation of capital and the maintenance of liquidity. The Fund’s investment objective is fundamental and may not be changed without shareholder approval.
           Non-fundamental Restrictions – Non-fundamental restrictions may be changed for any Fund without shareholder approval. The non-fundamental investment restrictions listed below apply to each of the Funds 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 (and for Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio, with respect to 100% 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, except as permitted by Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act, 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.
          In complying with the fundamental restriction regarding issuer diversification, any Fund that invests in municipal securities will regard each state (including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico), territory and possession of the United States, each political subdivision agency, instrumentality and authority thereof, and each multi-state agency of which a state is a member as a separate “issuer.” When the assets and revenues of an agency, authority, instrumentality or other political subdivision are separate from the government creating the subdivision and the security is backed only by assets and revenues of the subdivision, such subdivision would be deemed to be the sole issuer. Similarly, in the case of an Industrial Development Bond or Private Activity bond, if that bond is backed only by the assets and revenues of the non-governmental user, then that non-governmental user would be deemed to be the sole issuer.

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          (2) 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.
          (3) Notwithstanding the fundamental restriction regarding 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.
          (4) 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 objective, policies, and restrictions as the Fund.
          (5) The Fund may not acquire any securities of registered unit investment trusts in reliance on Sections 12(d)(1)(F) or 12(d)(1)(G) of the 1940 Act.
          (6) The following applies:
  (a)   Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its assets in (i) direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury, (ii) other securities issued or guaranteed as to principal and interest by the U.S. Government or its agencies and instrumentalities (agency securities) and (iii) repurchase agreements secured by those obligations referenced in (i) and (ii) above.
          For purposes of the foregoing, “assets” means net assets plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes. 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.
Policies and Procedures for Disclosure of Fund Holdings
          The Board has adopted policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of the Funds’ 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 Funds make available to beneficial owners of Fund shares and prospective investors information regarding or derived from the Funds’ portfolio holdings. The Funds disclose the following portfolio holdings information on www.invesco.com: 1,2
 
1   For Investor Class — To locate the Fund’s portfolio holdings information on www.invesco.com /us, click on the “Products” tab, then click on the “Mutual Funds” link, then select the “Fund Materials” tab. A link to the Fund’s portfolio holdings is located under the “Holdings” heading.

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    Approximate Date of   Information Remains
Information   Web site Posting   Available on Web site
Weighted average maturity information; weighted average life information; thirty-day, seven-day and one-day yield information; daily dividend factor and total net assets
  Next business day   Until posting of the following business day’s information
 
       
Complete portfolio holdings, and information derived therefrom, as of month-end and as of any other period determined by the Adviser
  5 days after month-end and as of any other period, as may be determined by the Adviser   Holdings will be posted for a period of not less than six months
 
       
Complete portfolio holdings as of fiscal quarter-end
  60-70 days after fiscal quarter-end   For one year
          Information concerning the Fund’s portfolio holdings as well as its dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity and dollar-weighted average life to maturity as of the last business day of the preceding month will be posted on its Web site no later than five business days after the end of the month and remain posted on the Web site for at least six months thereafter. In addition, the Fund will file monthly with the Securities and Exchange Commission portfolio holdings and other information about the Fund and its portfolio as of the last business day of the preceding month within five business days of the end of each month. This information will be made public 60 days following month-end.
          For Investor Class, 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 www.invesco.com/us . You may also obtain the publicly available portfolio holdings information described above by contacting us at 1-800-959-4246.
          For Institutional Class, Qualified Persons may obtain access to the Web site, as well as the information noted above, by calling the distributor toll free at 1-800-659-1005, option 2. The Funds’ distributor’s vice president/sale and administration manager is authorized to determine whether any entity or individual is a Qualified Person or is acting on behalf of a Qualified Person, and to disclose portfolio information to such Qualified Person. If a beneficial owner who is not a record owner requests portfolio information, such information will be sent to the record owner for distribution to the beneficial owner. Existing shareholders can also obtain portfolio information (other than portfolio holdings) by calling the transfer agent toll free at 1-800-659-1005, option 1. 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 .
           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 the Internal Compliance Controls Committee (the ICCC) of Invesco approves the parties to whom disclosure of non-public full portfolio holdings will be made. The ICCC 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 ICCC 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(3)-7 under the
 
2   For Institutional Class — To locate the Fund’s portfolio holdings information on www.invesco.com/us , click on the “Products” tab, then click on the “Mutual Funds” link, then select “Institutional”. A link to the Fund’s portfolio holdings is located under the heading “Holdings” heading.

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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.
          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 Funds.
          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 any 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 Funds, the Sub-Advisors and each of their employees may receive or have access to portfolio holdings as part of the day to day operations of the Funds.
          From time to time, employees of Invesco and its affiliates may express their views orally or in writing on one or more of the Funds’ portfolio securities or may state that a 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 a 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 Web site. 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 Funds, shareholders in the applicable Fund, persons considering investing in the applicable 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

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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 a 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 a 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 a 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 a 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 Funds’ portfolio securities. Invesco does not enter into formal Non-disclosure Agreements in connection with these situations; however, the Funds 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 Ltd. including investment companies, offshore funds, and separate accounts. In many cases, these other products are managed in a similar fashion to certain Invesco Funds (as defined herein) 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.
          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 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 Web sites at approximately the same time that Invesco discloses portfolio holdings information for the other Invesco Funds on its Web site. 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 Web site, and not all Insurance Companies disclose this information on their Web sites.
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

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          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 Anderson & Co.
          Mr. Flanagan is a chartered financial analyst and a certified public accountant. He serves as vice chairman of the Investment Company Institute and is 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 Funds.
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 since April 2006. He previously served as chief executive officer of Invesco Trimark Investments since January 2002.
          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 Funds.
Wayne W. Whalen, Trustee
          Wayne W. Whalen has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Invesco Funds and their predecessor funds since 2010.
          Mr. Whalen is Of Counsel, and prior to 2010, Partner in the law firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP.
          Mr. Whalen is a Director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation. From 1995 to 2010, Mr. Whalen served as Director or Trustee of investment companies in the Van Kampen Funds complex.
          The Board believes that Mr. Whalen’s experience as a law firm Partner and his experience as a director of investment companies benefits the Funds.
Independent Trustees
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.

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          Formerly, Mr. Arch was the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Blistex, Inc., a consumer health care products manufacturer. Mr. Arch is a member of the Heartland Alliance Advisory Board, a nonprofit organization serving human needs based in Chicago and member of the Board of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association. Mr. Arch is also a member of the Board of Visitors, Institute for the Humanities, University of Michigan. 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 Funds.
Frank S. Bayley, Trustee
          Frank S. Bayley has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Invesco Funds since 1985. Mr. Bayley is a business consultant in San Francisco. He is Chairman and a Director of the C. D. Stimson Company, a private investment company in Seattle.
          Mr. Bayley serves as a Trustee of the Seattle Art Museum, a Trustee of San Francisco Performances, and a Trustee and Overseer of The Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. He also serves on the East Asian Art Committee of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Visiting Committee for Art of Asia, Oceana and Africa of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
          Mr. Bayley is a retired partner of the international law firm of Baker & McKenzie LLP, where his practice focused on business acquisitions and venture capital transactions. Prior to joining Baker & McKenzie LLP in 1986, he was a partner of the San Francisco law firm of Chickering & Gregory. He received his A.B. from Harvard College in 1961, his LL.B. from Harvard Law School in 1964, and his LL.M. from Boalt Hall at the University of California, Berkeley, in 1965. Mr. Bayley served as a Trustee of the Badgley Funds from inception in 1998 until dissolution in 2007.
          The Board believes that Mr. Bayley’s experience as a business consultant and a lawyer benefits the Funds.
James T. Bunch, Trustee
          James T. Bunch has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Invesco Funds since 2000.
          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 a FINRA-registered investment bank specializing in mergers and acquisitions, private financing of middle-market companies and corporate finance advisory services. Immediately prior to forming Green Manning and 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.

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          At various other times during his career, Mr. Bunch has served as Chair of the 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 Funds.
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 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 Directors of ACE Limited, a Zurich-based insurance company. 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.
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.
          Since 2001, Mr. Dammeyer has been Chairman of CAC, LLC, a private company offering capital investment and management advisory services. Previously, Mr. Dammeyer served as Managing Partner at Equity Group Corporate Investments; Chief Executive Officer of Itel Corporation; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Household International, Inc.; and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Northwest Industries, Inc.
          Mr. Dammeyer was a Partner of Arthur Andersen & Co., an international accounting firm.
          Mr. Dammeyer currently serves as a Director of Quidel Corporation and Stericycle, Inc. Previously, Mr. Dammeyer has served as a Trustee of The Scripps Research Institute; and a Director of Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.; GATX Corporation; TheraSense, Inc.; TeleTech Holdings, Inc.; and Arris Group, Inc.
          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 Funds.
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.

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          Since retiring, Mr. Dowden continues to serve on the board of the Reich & Tang Funds and also serves on the boards of Homeowners of America Insurance Company and its parent company, as well as 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 (1967-1976), which is now Clifford Chance.
          The Board believes that Mr. Dowden’s extensive experience as a corporate executive benefits the Funds.
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 8 th 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 Securities and Exchange Commission. 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 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 Funds.

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Carl Frischling, Trustee
          Carl Frischling has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Invesco Funds since 1977.
          Mr. Frischling is senior partner of the Financial Services Group of Kramer Levin, a law firm that represents the Funds’ independent trustees. He is a pioneer in the field of bank-related mutual funds and has counseled clients in developing and structuring comprehensive mutual fund complexes. Mr. Frischling also advises mutual funds and their independent directors/trustees on their fiduciary obligations under federal securities laws.
          Prior to his practicing law, he was chief administrative officer and general counsel of a large mutual fund complex that included a retail and institutional sales force, investment counseling and an internal transfer agent. During his ten years with the organization, he developed business expertise in a number of areas within the financial services complex. He served on the Investment Company Institute Board and was involved in ongoing matters with all of the regulatory areas overseeing this industry.
          Mr. Frischling is a board member of the Mutual Fund Director’s Forum. He also serves as a trustee of the Reich & Tang Funds, a registered investment company. Mr. Frischling serves as a Trustee of the Yorkville Youth Athletic Association and is a member of the Advisory Board of Columbia University Medical Center.
          The Board believes that Mr. Frischling’s experience as an investment management lawyer, and his long involvement with investment companies benefits the Funds.
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 New York 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.
          The Board believes that Dr. Mathai-Davis’ extensive experience in running public and charitable institutions benefits the Funds.
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, Inc., a public company, and in such capacities supervised the activities of the Chief Financial Officer. Dr. Soll has also served as a director of three other public companies and as treasurer of a non-profit corporation.
          The Board believes that Dr. Soll’s experience as a chairman of a public company and in academia benefits the Fund.

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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 Distinguished Service Professor and President Emeritus of the University of Chicago and the Adam Smith Distinguished Service Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Chicago. Until 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 Funds.
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 to 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.
          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 Funds.
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 objectives, policies and procedures for the Funds. The Trust enters into agreements with various entities to manage the day-to-day operations of the Funds, including the Funds’ 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 Funds, 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 Funds.
           Leadership Structure and the Board of Trustees . The Board is currently composed of fifteen Trustees, including twelve 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.

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          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 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 Funds and their 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 Funds.
          The Investments Committee and its sub-committees receive regular written reports describing and analyzing the investment performance of the Funds. 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 Funds of the investment in particular securities or instruments, such as derivatives. To the extent that a 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.
          The Adviser 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 a 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. As required under SEC rules, the Independent Trustees meet at least quarterly in executive session with the CCO, and the Fund’s CCO prepares and presents an annual written compliance report to the Board. 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, Frank S. Bayley, James T. Bunch, Bruce L. Crockett, Rodney Dammeyer (Vice-Chair), Raymond Stickel, Jr. (Chair) and Dr. Larry Soll. 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 Funds; (iii) pre-approve all permissible audit and non-audit services that are provided to Funds 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)(6)(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 Funds’ 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 Funds; (x) review modified or omitted officer certifications and disclosures; (xi) review any internal audits of the Funds; (xii) establish procedures regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters and other alleged violations; (xiii) set hiring policies for employees and proposed employees of the Funds who are employees or former employees of the independent registered public accountants; and (xiv) remain informed of (a) the Funds’ 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 Funds. During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012, the Audit Committee held six meetings.
          The members of the Compliance Committee are Messrs. Bayley, Bunch, Dammeyer (Vice Chair), Stickel and Dr. Soll (Chair). 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 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 Funds and their service providers adopted pursuant to Rule 38a-1 of the 1940 Act; (viii) receiving and reviewing quarterly reports on the activities of Invesco’s Internal Compliance Controls Committee; (ix) reviewing all reports made by Invesco’s Chief Compliance Officer; (x) reviewing and recommending to the independent trustees whether to approve procedures to investigate matters brought to the attention of Invesco’s ombudsman; (xi) risk management oversight with respect to the Funds and, in connection therewith, receiving and overseeing risk management reports from Invesco Ltd. that are applicable to the Funds or their service providers; and (xii) 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 August 31, 2012, the Compliance Committee held six meetings.
          The members of the Governance Committee are Messrs. Arch, Crockett, Albert Dowden (Chair), Jack Fields (Vice Chair), Carl Frischling, Dr. Prema Mathai-Davis and Hugo Sonnenschein. 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 Funds 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 amount of compensation payable to the independent trustees; (vii) overseeing the selection of

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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 August 31, 2012, 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 a 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 90 th 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 120 th day prior to the shareholder meeting.
          The members of the Investments Committee are Messrs. Arch, Bayley (Chair), Bunch (Vice Chair), Crockett, Dammeyer, Dowden, Fields, Martin L. Flanagan, Frischling, Sonnenschein (Vice Chair), Stickel, Philip A. Taylor, Wayne W. Whalen and Drs. Mathai-Davis (Vice Chair) 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 Boards 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 August 31, 2012, 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 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, Frischling (Chair), Dr. Mathai-Davis, Sonnenschein (Vice-Chair) and Whalen. 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 Funds; and (b) to make regular reports to the full Boards 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. 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

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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; (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 August 31, 2012, 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 Funds 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.

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          Information regarding compensation paid or accrued for each trustee of the Trust who was not affiliated with Invesco during the year ended August 31, 2012 is found in Appendix D.
Retirement Plan For Trustees
          The Trustees have adopted a retirement plan secured by the Funds 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. A majority of the Trustees may extend from time to time the retirement date of a Trustee.
          Annual retirement benefits are available from the Funds 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 death or 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

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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.
Deferred Compensation Agreements
          Edward K. Dunn (a former Trustee of funds in the Invesco Funds complex), Messrs. Crockett, Fields and Frischling, 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 Funds, 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 Funds and of each other Invesco Fund from which they are deferring compensation.
          The Trustees have adopted a retirement plan secured by the Funds 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. A majority of the Trustees may extend from time to time the retirement date of a Trustee.

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Purchase of Class A Shares of the Funds 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 purchases 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 J - Purchase, Redemption and Pricing of Shares — Purchase and Redemption of Shares — Purchases of Class A Shares, Class A2 Shares of Invesco Limited Maturity Treasury Fund and Invesco Tax-Free Intermediate Fund and Invesco Cash Reserve Shares of Invesco Money Market Fund — Purchases of Class A Shares at Net Asset Value.”
Code of Ethics
          Invesco, the Trust, Invesco Distributors and the Sub-Advisers each have adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to all Invesco Fund trustees and officers, and employees of Invesco, the Sub-Advisers 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 is comprised of two business divisions, Invesco Aim and Invesco Institutional, each of which have adopted their own specific Proxy Voting Policies. The Board has delegated responsibility for decisions regarding proxy voting for securities held by each Fund to the following Adviser/Sub-Adviser(s), including as appropriate, separately to the named division of the Adviser:
     
Fund   Adviser/Sub-Adviser
Premier Portfolio
  Invesco Institutional – a division of Invesco
Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio
  Invesco Institutional – a division of Invesco
Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio
  Invesco Institutional – a division of Invesco
          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 each Fund’s proxy voting record. Information regarding how the Funds voted proxies related to their portfolio securities during the 12 months ended June 30, 2012, is available without charge at our web site, www.invesco.com/ us . This information is also available at the SEC Web site, www.sec.gov.

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CONTROL PERSONS AND PRINCIPAL HOLDERS OF SECURITIES
          Information about the ownership of each class of the Funds’ shares by beneficial or record owners of such 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” that Fund.
INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND OTHER SERVICES
Investment Adviser
          Invesco serves as the Funds’ investment adviser. The Adviser managers the investment operations of the Funds 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 Funds’ 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 Funds’ operations and provides investment advisory services to the Funds. Invesco obtains and evaluates economic, statistical and financial information to formulate and implement investment programs for the Funds. 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 Funds. The investment advisory services of Invesco are not exclusive and Invesco is free to render investment advisory services to others, including other investment companies.
          Pursuant to an administrative services agreement with the Funds, Invesco is also responsible for furnishing to the Funds, at Invesco’s expense, the services of persons believed to be competent to perform all supervisory and administrative services required by the Funds, which in the judgment of the trustees, are necessary to conduct the respective businesses of the Funds effectively, as well as the offices, equipment and other facilities necessary for their operations. Such functions include the maintenance of each 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 each Fund will pay or cause to be paid all expenses of such 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 each 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 Funds’ 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 each Fund calculated at the annual rates indicated in the second column below, based on the average daily net assets of each Fund during the year. Each Fund allocates advisory fees to a class based on the relative net assets of each class.
             
Fund   Net Assets   Annual Rate
Premier Portfolio
  All Assets     0.25 %
Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio
  All Assets     0.25 %
Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio
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          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 the respective fiscal year in which the voluntary fee waiver or reduction was made. 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 and the Fund.
          Invesco has contractually agreed through at least December 31, 2013 to waive management fees equal to 0.07% of Premier Portfolio’s and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio’s average daily net assets. Such contractual fee waivers or reductions are set forth in the Fee Table to the Funds’ Prospectus and may not be terminated or amended to either Fund’s detriment during the period stated in the agreement between Invesco and such Funds without the prior approval of the Board.
          The management fees payable by each Fund, the amounts waived by Invesco and the net fees paid by each Fund for the last three fiscal years ended August 31 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 each Fund other than Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio, 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 Funds. These affiliated sub-advisers, each of which is a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 are:
Invesco Asset Management Deutschland Gmbh (Invesco Deutschland)
Invesco Asset Management Limited (Invesco Asset Management)
Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited (Invesco Japan)
Invesco Australia Limited (Invesco Australia)
Invesco Hong Kong Limited (Invesco Hong Kong)
Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. (Invesco Senior Secured)
Invesco Canada Ltd. (Invesco Canada); (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.
Securities Lending Arrangements
          If a 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 a 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.

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          Invesco’s compensation for advisory services rendered in connection with securities lending is included in the advisory fee schedule. As compensation for the related administrative services Invesco will provide, a lending Fund will pay Invesco a fee equal to 25% of the net monthly interest or fee income retained or paid to the Fund from such activities. Invesco currently waives such fee, and has agreed to seek Board approval prior to its receipt of all or a portion of such fee.
Marketing Support and Administrative Support Payments
          Invesco, Invesco Distributors, or one of their affiliates (“Invesco Affiliates”) may, from time to time, at their expense out of their own financial resources make cash payments to financial intermediaries that sell shares of the Invesco Funds or provide promotional and/or sales support on behalf of Invesco and Invesco Distributors, with respect to the Invesco Funds. Financial intermediaries receiving marketing support payments may agree to provide a variety of services and activities that benefit Invesco and its affiliates, such as including the Invesco Funds on a preferred or select sales list or in other sales programs, providing access to the financial intermediaries’ registered representatives, providing assistance in training and education of personnel, providing marketing support, and other services. In addition, Invesco Affiliates may, from time to time, at their expense out of their own financial resources make cash payments to financial intermediaries that provide administrative services to their customers. These administrative support payments may be made for recordkeeping, sub-accounting, sub-transfer agency, shareholder processing and similar services.
          Marketing and administrative support payments are in addition to any fees paid by an Invesco Fund, including Rule 12b-1 fees. Marketing and administrative support payments, whether a fixed payment or calculated as a percentage of assets attributable to a financial intermediary in a given Invesco Fund, may be different for different financial intermediaries, and shall not exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets of all shares attributable to the financial intermediary in any Invesco Fund during a particular period. Moreover, where financial intermediaries provide services to the Invesco Funds or an Invesco Affiliate, the costs of providing the services and the package of services provided may differ. The Invesco Affiliates do not make an independent assessment of the cost of such services. A list of financial intermediaries to whom Invesco Affiliates paid marketing and/or administrative support payments during the 2005 and/or 2006 calendar years is attached hereto as Appendix H. This list may not be current and changes over time.
          These payments could be significant to the financial intermediaries and may create an incentive for a financial intermediary to recommend or sell shares of the Invesco Funds to its customers, thereby increasing the assets in the Invesco Funds. Please contact your financial intermediary for details about any payments they or their firm may receive in connection with the sale of Fund shares or the provision of services to the Funds.
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 each 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. The Administrative Services Agreement provides that Invesco will not charge the Funds any fees for such services. Prior to February 25, 2005, Invesco charged the Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio fees under the Administrative Services Agreement.
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.
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servicing of shareholders of The TA Agreement provides that Invesco Investment Services will not charge the Funds any fees for such services. Prior to February 25, 2005, Invesco Investment Services charged the Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio fees under the TA Agreement.
           Sub-Transfer Agent. Invesco Canada, 5140 Yonge Street, Suite 900, Toronto, Ontario M2N6X7, 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 (the Custodian), 2 Hanson Place, Brooklyn, New York 11217-1431, is custodian of all securities and cash of the Funds.
               Under its contract with the Trust, the Custodian maintains the portfolio securities of the Funds, 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 Funds 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 Funds’ independent registered public accounting firm is responsible for auditing the financial statements of the Funds. The Audit Committee of the Board has appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, 1201 Louisiana, Suite 2900, Houston, Texas 77002, as the independent registered public accounting firm to audit the financial statements of the Funds. 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, PA 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’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 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 assigned local traders in three regions to place equity securities trades in their regions. The Atlanta trading desk of Invesco (the Americas Desk) generally places trades of equity securities in Canada, the U.S., Mexico and Brazil; the Hong Kong desk of Invesco Hong Kong (the Hong Kong Desk) generally places trades of equity securities in Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and other far Eastern countries; and the London trading desk of Invesco Global Investment Funds Limited (the London Desk) generally places trades of equity securities in European Economic Area markets, Egypt, Israel, Russia, South Africa, Switzerland, Turkey, and other European countries. Invesco, Invesco Deutschland and Invesco Hong Kong 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 Americas Desk, the Hong Kong Desk and the London Desk 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-Advisers to the

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various arms of the global equity trading desk, Invesco or the Sub-Advisers that delegate trading is responsible for oversight of this trading activity.
          Invesco or the Sub-Advisers make decisions to buy and sell securities for each Fund, selects broker-dealers (each, a Broker), effects the Funds’ 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 Funds may not pay the lowest commission or spread available. See “Broker Selection” below.
          Some of the securities in which the Funds invest are traded in over-the-counter markets. Portfolio transactions in such markets may be affected 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 Funds) 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.
Commissions
          During the last three fiscal years ended August 31, none of the Funds paid brokerage commissions.
          The Funds 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 Funds follow 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 a Fund is to obtain best execution. In selecting a Broker to execute a portfolio transaction in equity securities for a 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 a 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.

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          In choosing Brokers to execute portfolio transactions for the Funds, 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 Funds 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-Adviser, 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, a 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 a Fund effects securities transactions in connection with managing the Fund whose trades generated the soft dollars used to purchase such products.
          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,

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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 have “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.
 
    Quantitative/Technical Analysis – software tools that assist in quantitative and technical analysis of investment data.
 
    Fundamental/Industry Analysis – industry specific fundamental investment research.
 
    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 follow. 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 Funds. However, the Funds are 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 Funds is not reduced because Invesco or the Sub-Advisers receive such services. To the extent the

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Funds’ portfolio transactions are used to obtain Soft Dollar Products, the brokerage commissions obtained by the Funds 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 Funds) 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 Funds to their clients, or that act as agent in the purchase of a 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 each of the Funds during the last fiscal year ended August 31, 2012 are found in Appendix I.
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 otherwise place similar trades. VKFI receives brokerage commissions in connection with effecting trades for the Funds and, therefore, use of VKFI presents a conflict of interest for Invesco. Trades placed through VKFI, including the brokerage commissions paid to VKFI, are subject to procedures adopted by the Boards of the various Invesco Funds, including the Trust.
Regular Brokers
          Information concerning the Funds’ acquisition of securities of their Brokers during the last fiscal year ended August 31, 2012 is found in Appendix I.
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 Funds. Occasionally, identical securities will be appropriate for investment by one of the Funds and by another 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-Adviser 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(s) and one or more other accounts, and is considered at or about the same time, Invesco or the Sub-Adviser will allocate transactions in such securities among the Fund(s) 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-Adviser may combine transactions in accordance with applicable laws and regulations to obtain the most favorable execution. Simultaneous transactions could, however, adversely affect a Fund’s ability to obtain or dispose of the full amount of a security which it seeks to purchase or sell.
PURCHASE, REDEMPTION AND PRICING OF SHARES
          Please refer to Appendix J for information on Purchase, Redemption and Pricing of Shares.
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.

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          All dividends and distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional shares of the same class of a Fund (hereinafter, the Fund) unless 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 Prospectus under 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.
          In the event the Fund incurs or anticipates any unusual expense, loss or depreciation in the value of a portfolio investment that would adversely affect the net asset value per share of the Fund or the net income per share of a class of the Fund for a particular period, the Board would at that time consider whether to adhere to the present dividend policy described above or to revise it in light of then prevailing circumstances. For example, if the net asset value per share of the Fund was reduced or was anticipated to be reduced below $1.00, the Board might suspend further dividend payments on shares of the Fund until the net asset value returns to $1.00. Thus, such expense, loss or depreciation might result in a shareholder receiving no dividends for the period during which it held shares of the Fund and/or it’s receiving upon redemption a price per share lower than that which it paid.
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 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 ¾ 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).
 
    Income Requirement ¾ 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

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      stock, securities or currencies and net income derived from qualified publicly traded partnerships (QPTPs).
    Asset Diversification Test ¾ 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 and 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 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.
           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. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (RIC Mod Act), if the Fund has a “net capital loss” (that is, capital losses in excess of capital gains) for a taxable year beginning after December 22, 2010, 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

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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. Under a transition rule, capital losses arising in a taxable year beginning after December 22, 2010 must be used before capital losses realized in a prior taxable year. 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, net long-term capital loss, or net short-term capital loss incurred after October 31 of the current taxable year (post-October losses), and
 
  (ii)   the excess, if any, of (1) the sum of (a) specified losses incurred after October 31 of the current taxable year, and (b) other ordinary losses incurred after December 31 of the current taxable year, over (2) the sum of (a) specified gains incurred after October 31 of the current taxable year, and (b) other ordinary gains 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 passive foreign investment company (PFIC) for which a mark-to-market election is in effect. The terms “ordinary losses” and “ordinary gains” mean other ordinary losses and gains 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.
           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: (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

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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.
           Foreign income tax . Investment income received by the Fund from sources within foreign countries may be subject to foreign income tax withheld at the source, and the amount of tax withheld 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 (All Funds). 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 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. The Fund also may distribute to you any market discount and net short-term capital gains from the sale of its portfolio securities. 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. None of the dividends paid by the Fund will qualify for the dividends received deduction in the case of corporate shareholders or as qualified dividend income subject to reduced rates of taxation in the case of non-corporate shareholders.
           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% or 25% (through 2012) depending on the nature of the capital gain. These reduced rates for long-term capital gains are presently scheduled to sunset on December 31, 2012, unless extended or made permanent. If these rates sunset, long-term capital gains will again be taxed at the maximum rate of 20% or 25%, effective for 2013 and later years. 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. The Fund does not expect to realize any long-term capital gains and losses.
           Qualified dividend income for individuals . Because the income of the Fund primarily is derived from investments earning interest rather than dividend income, generally none of the Fund’s income dividends will be qualified dividend income eligible for taxation at capital gain rates. These reduced rates for qualified dividends will no longer apply to dividends paid by a Fund after December 31, 2012, unless this provision is extended, possibly retroactively to January 1, 2013, or made permanent.
           Corporate dividends-received deduction. Because the income of the Fund primarily is derived from investments earning interest rather than dividend income, generally none of its income dividends will be eligible for the corporate dividends-received deduction.

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           Maintaining a $1 share price. Gains and losses on the sale of portfolio securities and unrealized appreciation or depreciation in the value of these securities may require the Fund to adjust its dividends to maintain its $1 share price. This procedure may result in under- or over-distributions by the Fund of its net investment income. This in turn may result in return of capital distributions, the effect of which is described in the following paragraph.
           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.
           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 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.
           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 . The recently enacted Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, as amended by the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010, will impose a 3.8% Medicare tax on net investment income earned by certain individuals, estates and trusts for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012. “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). Net investment income does not include exempt-interest dividends.
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at the close of each quarter of the Fund’s taxable year at least 50% of the Fund’s total assets consists of Municipal Securities, which are exempt from federal income tax.
           Exempt-interest dividends. Distributions from Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio will constitute exempt-interest dividends to the extent of the Fund’s tax-exempt interest income (net of allocable expenses and amortized bond premium). Exempt-interest dividends distributed to shareholders of Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio are excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes. However, shareholders required to file a federal income tax return will be required to report the receipt of exempt-interest dividends on their returns. Moreover, while exempt-interest dividends are excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes, they may be subject to alternative minimum tax (AMT) in certain circumstances and may have other collateral tax consequences as discussed below.
           Distributions of ordinary income and capital gains. Any gain or loss from the sale or other disposition of a tax-exempt security generally is treated as either long-term or short-term capital gain or loss, depending upon its holding period, and is fully taxable. However, gain recognized from the sale or other disposition of a tax-exempt security purchased after April 30, 1993, will be treated as ordinary income to the extent of the accrued market discount on such security. Distributions by the Fund of ordinary income and capital gains will be taxable to shareholders as discussed under “Taxation of Fund Distributions.”
           Alternative minimum tax ¾ private activity bonds. AMT is imposed in addition to, but only to the extent it exceeds, the regular tax and is computed at a maximum rate of 28% for non-corporate taxpayers and 20% for corporate taxpayers on the excess of the taxpayer’s alternative minimum taxable income (AMTI) over an exemption amount. Exempt-interest dividends derived from certain “private activity” Municipal Securities issued after August 7, 1986, generally will constitute an item of tax preference includable in AMTI for both corporate and non-corporate taxpayers. However, tax-exempt interest on private activity bonds issued in 2009 and 2010 is not an item of tax preference for purposes of the AMT. In addition, exempt-interest dividends derived from all Municipal Securities regardless of the date of issue must be included in adjusted current earnings that are used in computing an additional corporate preference item includable in AMTI. Certain small corporations are wholly exempt from the AMT. Consistent with its stated investment objective, Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio intends to limit its investments in private activity bonds subject to the AMT to no more than 20% of its total assets in any given year.
           Effect on taxation of social security benefits; denial of interest deduction; “substantial users.” Exempt-interest dividends must be taken into account in computing the portion, if any, of social security or railroad retirement benefits that must be included in an individual shareholder’s gross income subject to federal income tax. Further, a shareholder of Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio is denied a deduction for interest on indebtedness incurred or continued to purchase or carry shares of the Fund. Moreover, a shareholder who is (or is related to) a “substantial user” of a facility financed by industrial development bonds held by Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio likely will be subject to tax on dividends paid by the Fund that are derived from interest on such bonds. Receipt of exempt-interest dividends may result in other collateral federal income tax consequences to certain taxpayers, including financial institutions, property and casualty insurance companies and foreign corporations engaged in a trade or business in the United States.
           Exemption from state tax. To the extent that exempt-interest dividends are derived from interest on obligations of a state or its political subdivisions or from interest on qualifying U.S. territorial obligations (including qualifying obligations of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam), they also may be exempt from that state’s personal income taxes. Most states, however, do not grant tax-free treatment to interest on state and municipal securities of other states.
           Failure of a Municipal Security to qualify to pay exempt-interest. Failure of the issuer of a tax-exempt security to comply with certain legal or contractual requirements relating to a Municipal Security could cause interest on the Municipal Security, as well as Fund distributions derived from this interest, to become taxable, perhaps retroactively to the date the Municipal Security was issued. In such a case, the Fund may be required to report to the IRS and send to shareholders amended Forms 1099 for a prior taxable year in order to report additional taxable income. This in turn could require shareholders to file amended federal and state income tax returns for such prior year to report and pay tax and interest on their pro rata share of the additional amount of taxable income.

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           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. Because the shares in the Fund are offered and redeemed at a constant net asset value of $1.00 per share, a shareholder generally will recognize neither gain nor loss on a redemption of shares.
           Tax basis information . Cost basis reporting is not required for shareholders investing in a money market fund that maintains a stable net asset value.
           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 Funds and their Investments and Risks ¾ Investment Strategies and Risks” for a detailed description of the various types of securities and investment techniques that apply to the Fund.
           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) 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

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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 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

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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.
           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 ¾ 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 ¾ Investment in taxable mortgage pools (excess inclusion income)” and “Foreign Shareholders ¾ 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

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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.
          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. For purposes of testing whether the 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 (i.e., 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’s being subject to state, local or foreign income, franchise or withholding tax liabilities.
           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. However, 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 create commodity exposure, such as certain commodity index-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 has suspended the issuance of any further private letter rulings pending a review of its position. Should the IRS issue guidance 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 index-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. 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

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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 (OID) principles.
           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:
    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. This rate will expire and the backup withholding rate will be 31% for amounts paid on or after January 1, 2013, unless the 28% rate is extended, possibly retroactively to January 1, 2013, or made permanent. 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 ¾ 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;

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    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; and
 
    with respect to taxable years of the Fund beginning before January 1, 2012 (unless such provision is extended, possibly retroactively to January 1, 2012, or made permanent), interest-related dividends paid by the Fund from its qualified net interest income from U.S. sources and short-term capital gains dividends. After such sunset date, short-term capital gains are taxable to non-U.S. investors as ordinary dividends subject to U.S. withholding tax at a 30% or lower treaty rate.
          Only Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio intends to report to shareholders interest-related dividends and short-term capital gains dividends that qualify for this exemption. 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. This rate will expire and the backup withholding tax rate will be 31% for amounts paid on or after January 1, 2013, unless the 28% rate is extended, possibly retroactively to January 1, 2013, or made permanent.
          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 (a) that are attributable to certain capital gain dividends received from a qualified investment entity (QIE) (generally defined as either (i) a U.S. REIT or (ii) a RIC classified as a “U.S. real property holding corporation” or which would be if the exceptions for holding 5% or less of a class of publicly traded shares or an interest in a domestically controlled QIE did not apply) or (b) that are realized by the Fund on the sale of a “U.S. real property interest” (including gain realized on sale of shares in a QIE other than one that is a domestically controlled), 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 QIE. If the Fund is so classified, 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 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.” These rules generally apply to dividends paid by the Fund before January 1, 2012 (unless such provision is extended, possibly retroactively to January 1, 2012, or made permanent). After such sunset date, Fund distributions from a U.S. REIT (whether or not domestically controlled) attributable to gain from the disposition of a U.S. real property interest will continue to be subject to the withholding rules described above provided the Fund is classified as a QIE.
           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%, subject to increase to 31% as described above), 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

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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 . Under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, a withholding agent may be required to withhold 30% of: (a) income dividends paid after December 31, 2013 and (b) certain capital gains distributions and the proceeds of a sale of shares paid after December 31, 2016 to (i) a foreign financial institution (FFI) unless the FFI becomes a “participating FFI” by entering into a U.S. tax compliance agreement with the IRS under section 1471(b) of the Code (FFI Agreement) and thereby agrees to verify, report and disclose certain of its U.S. accountholders and meets certain other specified requirements or (ii) a non-financial foreign entity that is the beneficial owner of the payment unless such entity certifies that it does not have any substantial U.S. owners or provides the name, address and taxpayer identification number of each substantial U.S. owner and such entity meets certain other specified requirements. These requirements are different from, and in addition to, the U.S. tax certification rules described above. The scope of these requirements remains unclear, and shareholders are urged to consult their tax advisors regarding the application of these requirements to their own situation.
          Alternatively, the U.S. Treasury is in various stages of negotiations with a number of foreign governments with respect to one or more other approaches to implement FATCA. Under one proposed model agreement, FFIs located in a foreign country that enters into an intergovernmental agreement with the U.S. Treasury would be required to report U.S.-owned account information directly to their local tax authority, rather than to the IRS. The local tax authority would then automatically share that information with the IRS. Under another approach, FFIs located in a foreign country that enters into an intergovernmental agreement would not need to enter into a separate FFI Agreement with the IRS, provided each FFI registers with the IRS. Under this approach, the FFIs would be required to report U.S.-owned account information directly to the IRS as opposed to reporting via the local tax authority.
           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). Estates of nonresident alien shareholders dying after December 31, 2004 and before January 1, 2012 (unless such provision is extended, possibly retroactively to January 1, 2012, or made permanent) will be able to exempt from federal estate tax the proportion of the value of the Fund’s shares attributable to “qualifying assets” held by the Fund at the end of the quarter immediately preceding the nonresident alien shareholder’s death (or such other time as the IRS may designate in regulations). Qualifying assets include bank deposits and other debt obligations that pay interest or accrue original issue discount that is exempt from withholding tax, debt obligations of a domestic corporation that are treated as giving rise to foreign source income, and other investments that are not treated for tax purposes as being within the United States.
           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.

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DISTRIBUTION OF SECURITIES
Distributor
           Investor Class
          The Trust has entered into a master distribution agreement relating to the Funds (the Distribution Agreement) with Invesco Distributors, Inc., a registered broker-dealer and a wholly owned subsidiary of Invesco, pursuant to which Invesco Distributors acts as the distributor of the Investor Class shares of the Funds. The address of Invesco Distributors is 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000, Houston, Texas 77046-1173. Certain trustees and officers of the Trust are affiliated with Invesco Distributors. See “Management of the Trust.”
          The Distribution Agreement provides Invesco Distributors with the exclusive right to distribute the shares of each class of the Portfolios on a continuous basis directly and through other broker dealers with whom Invesco Distributors has entered into selected dealer agreements. Invesco Distributors has not undertaken to sell any specified number of shares of Investor Class Shares of the Funds.
           Institutional Class
          The Trust or Invesco Distributors may terminate the Distribution Agreement on sixty (60) days’ written notice without penalty. The Distribution Agreement will terminate automatically in the event of its assignment.
          Effective December 7, 2007, Invesco Distributors, as successor to Fund Management Company (“FMC”), became the sole distributor of the Trust. The Trust has entered into an underwriting agreement relating to the Funds (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with Invesco Distributors, a registered broker-dealer and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Invesco, pursuant to which Invesco Distributors acts as the distributor of the Institutional Class shares of the Funds. The address of Invesco Distributors is 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000, Houston, Texas 77046-1173. Mail addressed to Invesco Distributors should be sent to P.O. Box 4497, Houston, Texas 77210-4497. Certain trustees and officers of the Trust are affiliated with Invesco Distributors. See “Management of the Trust.”
          The Underwriting Agreement provides Invesco Distributors with the right to distribute the Institutional Class shares of the Funds on a continuous basis directly and through other broker dealers. Invesco Distributors has not undertaken to sell any specified number of Institutional Class shares the Funds.
          The Trust (on behalf of the Funds) or Invesco Distributors may terminate the Underwriting Agreement on 60 days’ written notice without penalty. The Underwriting Agreement will terminate automatically in the event of its assignment.
          Invesco Distributors may, from time to time at its expense, pay a fee to broker-dealers, banks or other financial institutions for operations and/or marketing support, including support for distribution programs or platforms. Such fees will not impose additional expenses on a class, nor will they change the price paid by investors for the purchase of the applicable classes’ shares or the amount that any particular class will receive as proceeds from such sales.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
          Each Fund’s financial statements for the period ended August 31, 2012, including the Financial Highlights pertaining thereto, and the reports of the independent registered public accounting firm thereon, are incorporated by reference into this SAI from such Fund’s Annual Report to shareholders filed on Form N-CSR on November 8, 2012.
          The portions of such Annual Reports 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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PENDING LITIGATION
Investigations Related to Market Timing
          On August 30, 2005, the West Virginia Securities Commissioner (WVSC) issued a Summary Order to Cease and Desist and Notice of Right to Hearing to AIM Advisors, Inc. and AIM Distributors, Inc. (predecessors to Invesco Advisers, Inc. and Invesco Distributors, Inc., respectively) (collectively, “Invesco”) (Order No. 05-1318). The WVSC alleged that Invesco entered into certain arrangements permitting market timing and failed to disclose these arrangements in violation of the West Virginia securities laws. The WVSC ordered Invesco to cease any further violations and sought to impose monetary sanctions, including restitution to affected investors, disgorgement of fees, reimbursement of investigatory, administrative and legal costs and an “administrative assessment” to be determined by the Commissioner. On October 27, 2011, a hearing examiner was appointed to this matter. This matter continues to be indefinitely suspended.

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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.

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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.
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.

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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.)
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.

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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.
Plus (+) or minus (-)
The ratings from ‘AA’ to ‘CCC’ 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.

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C
A short-term obligation rated ‘C’ 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.
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.

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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.
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.

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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 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 Web site.
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.

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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.
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.

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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.
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 on an Ongoing Basis
(as of July 31, 2012)
     
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)
BOWNE & Co.
  Financial Printer
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)
Greater Houston Publishers, Inc.
  Financial Printer
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)
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)
Siebert Brandford Shank & Co., L.L.C.
  Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Simon Printing Company
  Financial Printer
Southwest Precision Printers, Inc.
  Financial Printer

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Service Provider   Disclosure Category
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, LLCSolutions Plus, Inc.
  Software Provider

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APPENDIX C
TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS
As of November 30, 2012
The address of each trustee and officer is 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 2500, 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.
                         
                        Other
                        Trusteeship(s)/
                        Directorships(s)
    Trustee       Number of Funds   Held by
Name, Year of Birth   and/or       in Fund Complex   Trustee/Director
and Position(s) Held   Officer   Principal Occupation(s)   Overseen by   During Past 5
with the Trust   Since   During Past 5 Years   Trustee   Years
Interested Persons
                       
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, 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)
    123     None
 
                       
Philip A. Taylor 2 – 1954
Trustee, Executive Vice President
    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 Invesco Aim Management Group, Inc.) (financial services holding company);     123     None
 
1   Mr. Flanagan is considered an interested person 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 to the Trust.
2   Mr. Taylor is considered an interested person of the Trust because he is an officer and a director of the adviser to, and a director of the principal underwriter of, the Trust.

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                        Other
                        Trusteeship(s)/
                        Directorships(s)
    Trustee       Number of Funds   Held by
Name, Year of Birth   and/or       in Fund Complex   Trustee/Director
and Position(s) Held   Officer   Principal Occupation(s)   Overseen by   During Past 5
with the Trust   Since   During Past 5 Years   Trustee   Years
 
          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) and Invesco Canada Holdings Inc. (holding company); Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company) and Invesco Canada Fund 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) and Short-Term Investments Trust); Trustee and Executive Vice President, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust) and Short-Term Investments 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: 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            

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                        Other
                        Trusteeship(s)/
                        Directorships(s)
    Trustee       Number of Funds   Held by
Name, Year of Birth   and/or       in Fund Complex   Trustee/Director
and Position(s) Held   Officer   Principal Occupation(s)   Overseen by   During Past
with the Trust   Since   During Past 5 Years   Trustee   5 Years
 
          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; Trustee and Executive Vice President, Tax-Free Investments Trust; 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), Short-Term Investments Trust and Tax-Free Investments Trust only); President, AIM Trimark Global Fund Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.
           
 
                       
Wayne W. Whalen 4 – 1939
Trustee
    2010     Of Counsel, and prior to 2010, partner in the law firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, legal counsel to certain funds in the Fund Complex   136    Director of the Mutual Fund Directors Forum, a nonprofit membership organization for investment directors; Chairman and Director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation; and Director of the Stevenson Center for Democracy
 
                       
Independent Trustees
                       
Bruce L. Crockett – 1944
Trustee and Chair
    2003     Chairman, Crockett Technologies Associates (technology consulting company)

Formerly: Director, Captaris (unified messaging provider); Director, President and Chief Executive Officer COMSAT Corporation; and Chairman, Board of Governors of INTELSAT (international communications company)
  123    ACE Limited (insurance company); and Investment Company Institute
 
3   Mr. Whalen has been deemed to be an interested person of the Trust because of his prior service as counsel to the predecessor funds of certain Invesco open-end funds and his affiliation with the law firm that served as counsel to such predecessor funds and continues to serve as counsel to the Invesco Van Kampen closed-end funds.

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                        Other
                        Trusteeship(s)/
                        Directorships(s)
    Trustee       Number of Funds   Held by
Name, Year of Birth   and/or       in Fund Complex   Trustee/Director
and Position(s) Held   Officer   Principal Occupation(s)   Overseen by   During Past 5
with the Trust   Since   During Past 5 Years   Trustee   Years
David C. Arch – 1945
Trustee
    2010     Retired.

Formerly: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Blistex Inc., (consumer health care products manufacturer)
    136     Member of the Heartland Alliance Advisory Board, a nonprofit organization serving human needs based in Chicago. Board member of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association. Member of the Board of Visitors, Institute for the Humanities, University of Michigan
 
                       
Frank S. Bayley – 1939
Trustee
    2003     Retired

Formerly: Director, Badgley Funds, Inc. (registered investment company) (2 portfolios) and Partner, law firm of Baker & McKenzie
    123     Director and Chairman, C.D. Stimson Company (a real estate investment company)
 
                       
James T. Bunch – 1942
Trustee
    2000     Managing Member, Grumman Hill Group LLC (family office private equity management)

Formerly: Founder, Green, Manning & Bunch Ltd. (investment banking firm)(1988-2010); Executive Committee, United States Golf Association; and Director, Policy Studies, Inc. and Van Gilder Insurance Corporation
    123     Chairman, Board of Governors, Western Golf Association, Chairman-elect, Evans Scholars Foundation and Director, Denver Film Society
 
                       
Rodney F. Dammeyer – 1940
Trustee
    2010     Chairman of CAC, LLC, a private company offering capital investment and management advisory services

Formerly: Prior to January 2004, Director of TeleTech Holdings Inc.; Prior to 2002, Director of Arris Group, Inc.; Prior to 2001, Managing Partner at Equity Group Corporate Investments. Prior to 1995, Vice Chairman of 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.
    136     Director of Quidel Corporation and Stericycle, Inc. Prior to May 2008, Trustee of The Scripps Research Institute. Prior to February 2008, Director of Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. Prior to April 2007, Director of GATX Corporation. Prior to April 2004, Director of TheraSense, Inc.

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                        Other
                        Trusteeship(s)/
                        Directorships(s)
    Trustee       Number of Funds   Held by
Name, Year of Birth   and/or       in Fund Complex   Trustee/Director
and Position(s) Held   Officer   Principal Occupation(s)   Overseen by   During Past 5
with the Trust   Since   During Past 5 Years   Trustee   Years
Albert R. Dowden – 1941
Trustee
    2003     Director of a number of public and private business corporations, including the Boss Group, Ltd. (private investment and management); Reich & Tang Funds (5 portfolios) (registered investment company); and Homeowners of America Holding Corporation/Homeowners of America Insurance Company (property casualty company)

    123     Director of Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc.
 
          Formerly: 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)
           
 
                       
Jack M. Fields – 1952
Trustee
    2003     Chief Executive Officer, Twenty First Century Group, Inc. (government affairs company); and Owner and Chief Executive Officer, Dos Angelos Ranch, L.P. (cattle, hunting, corporate entertainment), Discovery Global Education Fund (non-profit) and Cross Timbers Quail Research Ranch (non-profit)

Formerly: Chief Executive Officer, Texana Timber LP (sustainable forestry company) and member of the U.S. House of Representatives
    123     Insperity (formerly
known as
Administaff)
 
                       
Carl Frischling – 1937
Trustee
    2003     Partner, law firm of Kramer Levin Naftalis and Frankel LLP     123     Director, Reich & Tang Funds (6 portfolios)
 
                       
Prema Mathai-Davis – 1950
Trustee
    2003     Retired

Formerly: Chief Executive Officer, YWCA of the U.S.A.
    123     None

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                        Other
                        Trusteeship(s)/
                        Directorships(s)
    Trustee       Number of Funds   Held by
Name, Year of Birth   and/or       in Fund Complex   Trustee/Director
and Position(s) Held   Officer   Principal Occupation(s)   Overseen by   During Past 5
with the Trust   Since   During Past 5 Years   Trustee   Years
Larry Soll – 1942
Trustee
    1997     Retired

    123     None
 
          Formerly: Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Synergen Corp. (a biotechnology company)
           
 
                       
Hugo F. Sonnenschein 1940
Trustee
    2010     Distinguished Service Professor and President Emeritus of the University of Chicago and the Adam Smith Distinguished Service Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Chicago.

Formerly: President of the University of Chicago
    136     Trustee of the University of Rochester and a member of its investment committee. Member of the National Academy of Sciences, the American Philosophical Society and a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
 
                       
Raymond Stickel, Jr. – 1944
Trustee
    2005     Retired
    123     None
 
          Formerly: Director, Mainstay VP Series Funds, Inc. (25 portfolios) and Partner, Deloitte & Touche            
 
                       
Officers
                       
Karen Dunn Kelley – 1960
President and Principal Executive Officer
    2003     Head of Invesco’s World Wide Fixed Income and Cash Management Group; Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Management Group, Inc.), and Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser) Executive Vice President, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc.); Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc., INVESCO Global Asset Management Limited, Invesco Management Company Limited and INVESCO Management S.A.; Vice President, The Invesco Funds (other than AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust) and Short-Term Investments Trust); and President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust) and Short-Term Investments Trust only)

Formerly: Senior Vice President, Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Vice President,
    N/A     N/A

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                        Other
                        Trusteeship(s)/
                        Directorships(s)
    Trustee       Number of Funds   Held by
Name, Year of Birth   and/or       in Fund Complex   Trustee/Director
and Position(s) Held   Officer   Principal Occupation(s)   Overseen by   During Past 5
with the Trust   Since   During Past 5 Years   Trustee   Years
 
          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.; President and Principal Executive Officer, Tax-Free Investments Trust; 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), Short-Term Investments Trust and Tax-Free Investments Trust only)
           
 
                       
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.; 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; Manager, 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, 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 and PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust     N/A     N/A

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                        Other
                        Trusteeship(s)/
                        Directorships(s)
    Trustee       Number of Funds   Held by
Name, Year of Birth   and/or       in Fund Complex   Trustee/Director
and Position(s) Held   Officer   Principal Occupation(s)   Overseen by   During Past 5
with the Trust   Since   During Past 5 Years   Trustee   Years
 
          Formerly: Director and Secretary, 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 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)
           
 
                       
Lisa O. Brinkley – 1959
Vice President
    2004     Global Assurance Officer, Invesco Ltd. and Vice President, The Invesco Funds

Formerly: 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
 
                       
Sheri Morris – 1964
Vice President, Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer
    2003     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     N/A     N/A

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                        Other
                        Trusteeship(s)/
                        Directorships(s)
    Trustee       Number of Funds   Held by
Name, Year of Birth   and/or       in Fund Complex   Trustee/Director
and Position(s) Held   Officer   Principal Occupation(s)   Overseen by   During Past 5
with the Trust   Since   During Past 5 Years   Trustee   Years
 
          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

Formerly: Vice President, Invesco 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.
           
 
                       
Yinka Akinsola – 1977
Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer
    2011     Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc.), Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Investment Services, Inc.), Invesco Management Group, Inc., The Invesco Funds, Invesco Van Kampen Closed-End Funds, Van Kampen Exchange Corp., Van Kampen Funds Inc., 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
 
          Formerly: Regulatory Analyst III, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).            
 
                       
Todd L. Spillane – 1958 Chief Compliance Officer
    2006     Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Management Group, Inc.) and Van Kampen Exchange Corp.; Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser) (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.); Chief Compliance Officer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc.) and Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Investment Services, Inc.)

Formerly: Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Van Kampen Closed-End Funds; Senior Vice President, Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Senior Vice President and
    N/A     N/A

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                        Other
                        Trusteeship(s)/
                        Directorships(s)
    Trustee       Number of Funds   Held by
Name, Year of Birth   and/or       in Fund Complex   Trustee/Director
and Position(s) Held   Officer   Principal Occupation(s)   Overseen by   During Past 5
with the Trust   Since   During Past 5 Years   Trustee   Years
 
          Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. and Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc.; Chief Compliance Officer, INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc. (holding company), Invesco Private Capital, Inc. (registered investment adviser), Invesco Global Asset Management (N.A.), Inc., Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. (registered investment adviser) and Van Kampen Investor Services Inc., 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; Vice President, Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc. and Fund Management Company            

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Trustee Ownership of Fund Shares as of December 31, 2011
         
        Aggregate Dollar Range of
        Equity Securities in All
        Registered Investment
    Dollar Range of Equity Securities   Companies Overseen by
Name of Trustee   Per Fund   Trustee in Invesco Funds
Martin L. Flanagan
  None   Over $100,000
Philip A. Taylor
  None   None
Wayne W. Whalen
  None   Over $100,000
David C. Arch
  None   Over $100,000
Bob R. Baker 4
  None   N/A
Frank S. Bayley
  None   Over $100,000
James T. Bunch
  Premier Portfolio $1 – $10,000   Over $100,000 5
Bruce L. Crockett
  None   Over $100,000 5
Rodney F. Dammeyer
  None   Over $100,000
Albert R. Dowden
  None   Over $100,000
Jack M. Fields
  Premier Portfolio $1 – $10,000   Over $100,000 5
Carl Frischling
  None   Over $100,000 5
Prema Mathai-Davis
  Premier Portfolio
Over $100,000
  Over $100,000 5
Lewis F. Pennock 6
  None   N/A
Larry Soll
  Premier Portfolio
Over $100,000
  Over $100,000 5
Hugo F. Sonnenschein
  None   Over $100,000
Raymond Stickel, Jr.
  None   Over $100,000
 
4   Retired effective December 31, 2011.
5   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.
6   Retired effective March 31, 2011

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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, 2011:
                                 
                            Total
            Retirement   Estimated   Compensation
    Aggregate   Benefits   Annual Benefits   From All
    Compensation   Accrued   Upon   Invesco
    From the   by All   Retirement   Funds Paid to
Trustee   Trust (1)   Invesco Funds (2)   for Invesco Funds (3)   the Trustees (4)
Interested Trustees
                               
Wayne W. Whalen
    10,494       304,730       195,000       399,000  
Independent Trustees
                               
David C. Arch
    10,856       164,973       195,000       412,250  
Bob R. Baker (5)
    2,731       233,415       248,337       320,050  
Frank S. Bayley
    12,634       236,053       195,000       420,000  
James T. Bunch
    11,572       302,877       195,693       385,000  
Bruce L. Crockett
    22,335       227,797       195,000       693,500  
Rod Dammeyer
    10,667       290,404       195,000       412,250  
Albert R. Dowden
    12,413       296,156       195,000       415,000  
Jack M. Fields
    10,571       313,488       195,000       307,250  
Carl Frischling
    12,336       233,415       195,000       356,000  
Prema Mathai-Davis
    11,329       302,911       195,000       330,000  
Lewis F. Pennock (5)
          229,833       173,250       73,000  
Larry Soll
    12,681       342,675       216,742       375,750  
Hugo F. Sonnenschein
    11,414       290,404       195,000       412,200  
Raymond Stickel, Jr.
    13,414       230,451       195,000       399,250  
 
(1)   Amounts shown are based on the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012 The total amount of compensation deferred by all trustees of the Trust during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012, including earnings, was $1,564.
 
(2)   During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012, the total amount of expenses allocated to the Trust in respect of such retirement benefits was $241,367
 
(3)   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.
 
(4)   All trustees except Arch, Dammeyer, Sonnenschein and Whalen currently serve as trustee of 28 registered investment companies advised by Invesco. Messrs. Arch, Dammeyer, Sonnenschein and Whalen currently serve as trustee of 46 registered investment companies advised by Invesco.
 
(5)   Bob Baker’s retirement from the Board was effective December 31, 2011. Lewis Pennock’s retirement from the Board was effective March 31, 2011.
 
(6)   During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012, the Trust did not pay any legal fees to Kramer, Levin, Naftalis & Frankel LLP for services rendered by such firm as counsel to the independent trustees of the Trust. Mr. Frischling is a partner of such firm.

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APPENDIX E
PROXY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
(INVESCO LOGO)
I.2. PROXY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES — RETAIL
     
Applicable to
  Retail Accounts
 
   
Risk Addressed by Policy
  breach of fiduciary duty to client under Investment Advisers Act of 1940 by placing Invesco personal interests ahead of client best economic interests in voting proxies
 
   
Relevant Law and Other Sources
  Investment Advisers Act of 1940
 
   
Last Tested Date
   
 
   
Policy/Procedure Owner
  Advisory Compliance
 
   
Policy Approver
  Fund Board
 
   
Approved/Adopted Date
  January 1, 2010
The following policies and procedures apply to certain funds and other accounts managed by Invesco Advisers, Inc. (“Invesco”).
A. POLICY STATEMENT
Introduction
Our Belief
The Invesco Funds Boards of Trustees and Invesco’s investment professionals expect a high standard of corporate governance from the companies in our portfolios so that Invesco may fulfill its fiduciary obligation to our fund shareholders and other account holders. Well governed companies are characterized by a primary focus on the interests of shareholders, accountable boards of directors, ample transparency in financial disclosure, performance-driven cultures and appropriate consideration of all stakeholders. Invesco believes well governed companies create greater shareholder wealth over the long term than poorly governed companies, so we endeavor to vote in a manner that increases the value of our investments and fosters good governance within our portfolio companies.
In determining how to vote proxy issues, Invesco considers the probable business consequences of each issue and votes in a manner designed to protect and enhance fund shareholders’ and other account holders’ interests. Our voting decisions are intended to enhance each company’s total shareholder value over Invesco’s typical investment horizon.
Proxy voting is an integral part of Invesco’s investment process. We believe that the right to vote proxies should be managed with the same care as all other elements of the investment process. The objective of Invesco’s proxy-voting activity is to promote good governance and advance the economic interests of our clients. At no time will Invesco exercise its voting power to advance its own

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commercial interests, to pursue a social or political cause that is unrelated to our clients’ economic interests, or to favor a particular client or business relationship to the detriment of others.
B. OPERATING PROCEDURES AND RESPONSIBLE PARTIES
Proxy administration
The Invesco Retail Proxy Committee (the “Proxy Committee”) consists of members representing Invesco’s Investments, Legal and Compliance departments. Invesco’s Proxy Voting Guidelines (the “Guidelines”) are revised annually by the Proxy Committee, and are approved by the Invesco Funds Boards of Trustees. The Proxy Committee implements the Guidelines and oversees proxy voting.
The Proxy Committee has retained outside experts to assist with the analysis and voting of proxy issues. In addition to the advice offered by these experts, Invesco uses information gathered from our own research, company managements, Invesco’s portfolio managers and outside shareholder groups to reach our voting decisions.
Generally speaking, Invesco’s investment-research process leads us to invest in companies led by management teams we believe have the ability to conceive and execute strategies to outperform their competitors. We select companies for investment based in large part on our assessment of their management teams’ ability to create shareholder wealth. Therefore, in formulating our proxy-voting decisions, Invesco gives proper consideration to the recommendations of a company’s Board of Directors.
Important principles underlying the Invesco Proxy Voting Guidelines
I. Accountability
Management teams of companies are accountable to their boards of directors, and directors of publicly held companies are accountable to their shareholders. Invesco endeavors to vote the proxies of its portfolio companies in a manner that will reinforce the notion of a board’s accountability to its shareholders. Consequently, Invesco votes against any actions that would impair the rights of shareholders or would reduce shareholders’ influence over the board or over management.
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 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 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.

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      Contested director elections are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and are decided within the context of Invesco’s investment thesis on a company.
 
    Director performance. Invesco withholds votes from directors who exhibit a lack of accountability to shareholders, either through their level of attendance at meetings or by enacting 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 votes in favor of proposals to elect directors by a majority vote.
 
    Classified boards. Invesco supports proposals to elect directors annually instead of electing them to staggered multi-year terms because annual elections increase a board’s level of accountability to its shareholders.
 
    Supermajority voting requirements. Unless proscribed by law in the state of incorporation, Invesco votes against actions that would impose any supermajority voting requirement, and supports actions to dismantle existing supermajority requirements.
 
    Responsiveness. Invesco withholds votes from 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 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 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.
II. Incentives
Invesco believes properly constructed compensation plans that include equity ownership are effective in creating incentives that induce managements and employees of our portfolio companies to create greater shareholder wealth. Invesco supports equity compensation plans that promote the proper alignment of incentives, and 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 an account’s investment.
Following are specific voting issues that illustrate how Invesco evaluates incentive plans.
    Executive compensation. Invesco evaluates compensation plans for executives 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. We view the election of those 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 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. When voting to approve or reject equity-based compensation plans, Invesco compares the total estimated cost of the plans, including stock options and restricted stock, against a carefully selected peer group and uses multiple performance metrics that help us determine whether the incentive structures in place are creating genuine shareholder wealth. Regardless of a plan’s estimated cost relative to its peer group, Invesco 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 to automatically replenish shares without shareholder approval.

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    Employee stock-purchase plans. Invesco 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, we oppose proposals requiring such agreements to be ratified by shareholders in advance of their adoption.
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 fund’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 within the context of Invesco’s investment thesis on a company. 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. Invesco analyzes these proposals within the context of our investment thesis on the company, and determines its vote 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 create conflicts of interests among directors, management and shareholders. Except under special issuer-specific circumstances, Invesco 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 supports shareholder proposals directing companies to subject their anti-takeover provisions to a shareholder vote.
VI. Shareholder Proposals on Corporate Governance
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.

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VII. Shareholder Proposals on Social Responsibility
The potential costs and economic benefits of shareholder proposals seeking to amend a company’s practices for social reasons are difficult to assess. Analyzing the costs and economic benefits of these proposals is highly subjective and does not fit readily within our framework of voting to create greater shareholder wealth over Invesco’s typical investment horizon. Therefore, Invesco abstains from voting on shareholder proposals deemed to be of a purely social, political or moral nature.
VIII. Routine Business Matters
Routine business matters rarely have a potentially material effect on the economic prospects of fund holdings, so we generally support the board’s discretion on these items. However, Invesco votes against proposals where there is insufficient information to make a decision about the nature of the proposal. Similarly, Invesco votes against proposals to conduct other unidentified business at shareholder meetings.
Summary
These Guidelines provide an important framework for making proxy-voting decisions, and should give fund shareholders and other account holders insight into the factors driving Invesco’s decisions. The Guidelines cannot address all potential proxy issues, however. Decisions on specific issues must be made within the context of these Guidelines and within the context of the investment thesis of the funds and other accounts that own the company’s stock. Where a different investment thesis is held by portfolio managers who may hold stocks in common, Invesco may vote the shares held on a fund-by-fund or account-by-account basis.
Exceptions
In certain circumstances, Invesco may refrain from voting where the economic cost of voting a company’s proxy exceeds any anticipated benefits of that proxy proposal.
Share-lending programs
One reason that some portion of Invesco’s position in a particular security might not be voted is the securities lending program. When securities are out on loan and earning fees for the lending fund, they are transferred into the borrower’s name. Any proxies during the period of the loan are voted by the borrower. The lending fund would have to terminate the loan to vote the company’s proxy, an action that is not generally in the best economic interest of fund shareholders. However, whenever Invesco determines that the benefit to shareholders or other account holders of voting a particular proxy outweighs the revenue lost by terminating the loan, we recall the securities for the purpose of voting the fund’s full position.
“Share-blocking”
Another example of a situation where Invesco may be unable to vote is in countries where the exercise of voting rights requires the fund to submit to short-term trading restrictions, a practice known as “share-blocking.” Invesco generally

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refrains from voting proxies in share-blocking countries unless the portfolio manager determines that the benefit to fund shareholders and other account holders of voting a specific proxy outweighs the fund’s or other account’s temporary inability to sell the security.
International constraints
An additional concern that sometimes precludes our voting non-U.S. proxies is our inability to receive proxy materials with enough time and enough information to make a voting decision. In the great majority of instances, however, we are able to vote non-U.S. proxies successfully. It is important to note that Invesco makes voting decisions for non-U.S. issuers using these Guidelines as our framework, but also takes into account the corporate-governance standards, regulatory environment and generally accepted best practices of the local market.
Exceptions to these Guidelines
Invesco retains the flexibility to accommodate company-specific situations where strictly adhering to the Guidelines would lead to a vote that the Proxy Committee deems not to be in the best interest of the funds’ shareholders and other account holders. In these situations, the Proxy Committee will vote the proxy in the manner deemed to be in the best interest of the funds’ shareholders and other account holders, and will promptly inform the funds’ Boards of Trustees of such vote and the circumstances surrounding it.
Resolving potential 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 reviews each proxy proposal to assess the extent, if any, to which there may be a material conflict between the interests of the fund shareholders or other account holders and Invesco.
Invesco takes reasonable measures to determine whether a potential conflict may exist. A potential conflict is deemed to exist only if one or more of the Proxy Committee members actually knew or should have known of the potential conflict.
If a material potential conflict is deemed to exist, Invesco may resolve the potential conflict 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.
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interest. As an additional safeguard against potential conflicts, persons from Invesco’s marketing, distribution and other customer-facing functions are precluded from becoming members of the Proxy Committee.
On a quarterly basis, the Invesco Funds Boards of Trustees review a report from Invesco’s Internal Compliance Controls Committee. The report contains a list of all known material business relationships that Invesco maintains with publicly traded issuers. That list is cross-referenced with the list of proxies voted over the period. If there are any instances where Invesco’s voting pattern on the proxies of its material business partners is inconsistent with its voting pattern on all other issuers, they are brought before the Trustees and explained by the Chairman of the Proxy Committee.
Personal conflicts of interest. If any member of the Proxy Committee has a personal conflict of interest with respect to a company or an issue presented for voting, that Proxy Committee member will inform the Proxy Committee of such conflict and will abstain from voting on that company or issue.
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.
C. RECORDKEEPING
Records are maintained in accordance with Invesco’s Recordkeeping Policy.
Policies and Vote Disclosure
A copy of these Guidelines and the voting record of each Invesco Fund are available on our web site, www.invesco.com . In accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission regulations, all 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.

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(INVESCO LOGO)
I.1. PROXY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES — INSTITUTIONAL
       
       
Applicable to
    Institutional Accounts
       
Risk Addressed by Policy
    breach of fiduciary duty to client under Investment Advisers Act of 1940 by placing Invesco personal interests ahead of client best economic interests in voting proxies
       
Relevant Law and Other Sources
    Investment Advisers Act of 1940
       
Last Tested Date
     
       
Policy/Procedure Owner
    Advisory Compliance, Proxy Committee
       
Policy Approver
    Invesco Risk Management Committee
       
Approved/Adopted Date
    January 1, 2010, revised August 2011
       
The following policies and procedures apply to all institutional accounts, clients and funds managed by Invesco Advisers, Inc. (“Invesco”). These policies and procedures do not apply to any of the retail funds managed by Invesco. See Section I.2 for the proxy policies and procedures applicable to Invesco’s retail funds.
A. POLICY STATEMENT
Invesco has responsibility for making investment decisions that are in the best interests of its clients. As part of the investment management services it provides to clients, Invesco may be authorized by clients to vote proxies appurtenant to the shares for which the clients are beneficial owners.
Invesco believes that it has a duty to manage clients’ assets in the best economic interests of its clients and that the ability to vote proxies is a client asset.
Invesco reserves the right to amend its proxy policies and procedures from time to time without prior notice to its clients.
Voting of Proxies
Invesco will vote client proxies relating to equity securities in accordance with the procedures set forth below unless a non-ERISA client retains in writing the right to vote, the named fiduciary (e.g., the plan sponsor) of an ERISA client retains in writing the right to direct the plan trustee voting a proxy

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would be outweighed by the costs associated therewith. In addition, due to the distinct nature of proxy voting for interests in fixed income assets and stable value wrap agreements, the proxies for such fixed income assets and stable value wrap agreements will be voted in accordance with the procedures set forth in the “Proxy Voting for Fixed Income Assets and Stable Value Wrap Agreements” section below.
Best Economic Interests of Clients
In voting proxies, Invesco will take into consideration those factors that may affect the value of the security and will vote proxies in a manner in which, in its opinion, is in the best economic interests of clients. Invesco endeavors to resolve any conflicts of interest exclusively in the best economic interests of clients.
B. OPERATING PROCEDURES AND RESPONSIBLE PARTIES
ISS’ Services
Invesco has contracted with ISS, an independent third party service provider, to vote Invesco’s clients’ proxies according to ISS’ proxy voting recommendations determined by ISS pursuant to its then-current US Proxy Voting Guidelines, a summary of which can be found here , and which are deemed to be incorporated herein. In addition, ISS will provide proxy analyses, vote recommendations, vote execution and record-keeping services for clients for which Invesco has proxy voting responsibility. On an annual basis, the Proxy Committee will review information obtained from ISS to ascertain whether ISS (i) has the capacity and competency to adequately analyze proxy issues, and (ii) can make such recommendations in an impartial manner and in the best economic interests of Invesco’s clients. This may include a review of ISS’ Policies, Procedures and Practices Regarding Potential Conflicts of Interest and obtaining information about the work ISS does for corporate issuers and the payments ISS receives from such issuers.
Custodians forward to ISS proxy materials for clients who rely on Invesco to vote proxies. ISS is responsible for exercising the voting rights in accordance with the ISS proxy voting guidelines. If Invesco receives proxy materials in connection with a client’s account where the client has, in writing, communicated to Invesco that the client, plan fiduciary or other third party has reserved the right to vote proxies, Invesco will forward to the party appointed by client any proxy materials it receives with respect to the account. In order to avoid voting proxies in circumstances where Invesco, or any of its affiliates have or may have any conflict of interest, real or perceived, Invesco has engaged ISS to provide the proxy analyses, vote recommendations and voting of proxies.
In the event that (i) ISS recuses itself on a proxy voting matter and makes no recommendation or (ii) Invesco decides to override the ISS vote recommendation, the Proxy Committee will review the issue and direct ISS how to vote the proxies as described below.

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Proxy Voting for Fixed Income Assets and Stable Value Wrap Agreements
Some of Invesco’s fixed income clients hold interests in preferred stock of companies and some of Invesco’s stable value clients are parties to wrap agreements. From time to time, companies that have issued preferred stock or that are parties to wrap agreements request that Invesco’s clients vote proxies on particular matters. ISS does not currently provide proxy analysis or vote recommendations with respect to such proxy votes. Therefore, when a particular matter arises in this category, the investment team responsible for the particular mandate will review the matter and make a recommendation to the Proxy Manager as to how to vote the associated proxy. The Proxy Manager will complete the proxy ballots and send the ballots to the persons or entities identified in the ballots.
Proxy Committee
The Proxy Committee shall have seven (7) members, which shall include representatives from portfolio management, operations, and legal/compliance or other functional departments as deemed appropriate and who are knowledgeable regarding the proxy process. A majority of the members of the Proxy Committee shall constitute a quorum and the Proxy Committee shall act by a majority vote of those members in attendance at a meeting called for the purpose of determining how to vote a particular proxy. The Proxy Committee shall keep minutes of its meetings that shall be kept with the proxy voting records of Invesco. The Proxy Committee will appoint a Proxy Manager to manage the proxy voting process, which includes the voting of proxies and the maintenance of appropriate records.
The Proxy Manager shall call for a meeting of the Proxy Committee (1) when override submissions are made; and (2) in instances when ISS has recused itself or has not provided a vote recommendation with respect to an equity security. At such meeting, the Proxy Committee shall determine how proxies are to be voted in accordance with the factors set forth in the section entitled “Best Economic Interests of Clients,” above.
The Proxy Committee also is responsible for monitoring adherence to these procedures and engaging in the annual review described in the section entitled “ISS’ Services,” above.
Recusal by ISS or Failure of ISS to Make a Recommendation
When ISS does not make a recommendation on a proxy voting issue or recuses itself due to a conflict of interest, the Proxy Committee will review the issue and determine whether Invesco has a material conflict of interest as determined pursuant to the policies and procedures outlined in the “Conflicts of Interest” section below. If Invesco determines it does not have a material conflict of interest, Invesco will direct ISS how to vote the proxies. If Invesco determines it does have a material conflict of interest, the Proxy Committee will follow the policies and procedures set forth in such section.

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Override of ISS’ Recommendation
There may be occasions where Invesco investment personnel, senior officers or a member of the Proxy Committee seek to override a ISS recommendation if they believe that a ISS recommendation is not in accordance with the best economic interests of clients. In the event that an individual listed above in this section disagrees with a ISS recommendation on a particular voting issue, the individual shall document in writing the reasons that he/she believes that the ISS recommendation is not in accordance with clients’ best economic interests and submit such written documentation to the Proxy Manager for consideration by the Proxy Committee along with the certification attached as Appendix A hereto. Upon review of the documentation and consultation with the individual and others as the Proxy Committee deems appropriate, the Proxy Committee may make a determination to override the ISS voting recommendation if the Committee determines that it is in the best economic interests of clients and the Committee has addressed any conflict of interest.
Proxy Committee Meetings
When a Proxy Committee Meeting is called, whether because of a ISS recusal or request for override of a ISS recommendation, the Proxy Committee shall request from the Chief Compliance Officer as to whether any Invesco person has reported a conflict of interest.
The Proxy Committee shall review the report from the Chief Compliance Officer to determine whether a real or perceived conflict of interest exists, and the minutes of the Proxy Committee shall:
  (1)   describe any real or perceived conflict of interest,
 
  (2)   determine whether such real or perceived conflict of interest is material,
 
  (3)   discuss any procedure used to address such conflict of interest,
 
  (4)   report any contacts from outside parties (other than routine communications from proxy solicitors), and
 
  (5)   include confirmation that the recommendation as to how the proxies are to be voted is in the best economic interests of clients and was made without regard to any conflict of interest.
Based on the above review and determinations, the Proxy Committee will direct ISS how to vote the proxies as provided herein.
Certain Proxy Votes May Not Be Cast
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the United States requires share blocking. Shareholders who wish to vote their proxies must deposit their shares 7 to 21 days before the date of the meeting with a designated depositary. During the blocked period, shares to be voted at the meeting cannot be sold until the meeting has taken place and the shares have been returned to the Custodian/Sub-Custodian bank. In addition, voting certain international securities may involve unusual costs to clients, some of which may be related to requirements of having a representative in person attend the proxy meeting. In other cases, it may not be possible to vote certain proxies despite good faith efforts to do so, for instance when inadequate notice of the matter is provided. In the instance of loan securities, voting of proxies typically requires termination of the loan, so it is not usually in the best economic interests of clients to vote proxies on loaned securities. Invesco typically will not, but reserves the right to, vote where share blocking restrictions, unusual costs or other barriers to efficient voting apply. Invesco will not vote if it determines that the cost of voting exceeds the expected benefit to the client. The Proxy Manager shall record the reason for any proxy not being voted, which record shall be kept with the proxy voting records of Invesco.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Procedures to Address Conflicts of Interest and Improper Influence
In order to avoid voting proxies in circumstances where Invesco or any of its affiliates have or may have any conflict of interest, real or perceived, Invesco has contracted with ISS to provide proxy analyses, vote recommendations and voting of proxies. Unless noted otherwise by ISS, each vote recommendation provided by ISS to Invesco shall include a representation from ISS that ISS has no conflict of interest with respect to the vote. In instances where ISS has recused itself or makes no recommendation on a particular matter, or if an override submission is requested, the Proxy Committee shall determine how to vote the proxy and instruct the Proxy Manager accordingly, in which case the conflict of interest provisions discussed below shall apply.
In effecting the policy of voting proxies in the best economic interests of clients, there may be occasions where the voting of such proxies may present a real or perceived conflict of interest between Invesco, as the investment manager, and Invesco’s clients. For each director, officer and employee of Invesco (“Invesco person”), the interests of Invesco’s clients must come first, ahead of the interest of Invesco and any Invesco person, including Invesco’s affiliates. Accordingly, no Invesco person may put “personal benefit,” whether tangible or intangible, before the interests of clients of Invesco or otherwise take advantage of the relationship with Invesco’s clients. “Personal benefit” includes any intended benefit for oneself or any other individual, company, group or organization of any kind whatsoever, except a benefit for a client of Invesco, as appropriate. It is imperative that each Invesco person avoid any situation that might compromise, or call into question, the exercise of fully independent judgment that is in the interests of Invesco’s clients.

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Occasions may arise where a person or organization involved in the proxy voting process may have a conflict of interest. A conflict of interest may exist if Invesco has a business relationship with (or is actively soliciting business from) either the company soliciting the proxy or a third party that has a material interest in the outcome of a proxy vote or that is actively lobbying for a particular outcome of a proxy vote. Additional examples of situations where a conflict may exist include:
  §   Business Relationships — where Invesco manages money for a company or an employee group, manages pension assets or is actively soliciting any such business, or leases office space from a company;
 
  §   Personal Relationships — where an Invesco person has a personal relationship with other proponents of proxy proposals, participants in proxy contests, corporate directors, or candidates for directorships; and
 
  §   Familial Relationships — where an Invesco person has a known familial relationship relating to a company (e.g. a spouse or other relative who serves as a director of a public company or is employed by the company).
In the event that the Proxy Committee determines that Invesco (or an affiliate) has a material conflict of interest, the Proxy Committee will not take into consideration the relationship giving rise to the conflict of interest and shall, in its sole discretion, either (a) decide to vote the proxies pursuant to ISS’ general proxy voting guidelines, (b) engage an independent third party to provide a vote recommendation, or (c) contact Invesco’s client(s) for direction as to how to vote the proxies.
In the event an Invesco person has a conflict of interest and has knowledge of such conflict of interest, it is the responsibility of such Invesco person to disclose the conflict to the Chief Compliance Officer. When a Proxy Committee meeting is called, the Chief Compliance Officer will report to the Proxy Committee all real or potential conflicts of interest for the Proxy Committee to review and determine whether such conflict is material. If the Proxy Committee determines that such conflict is material and involves a person involved in the proxy voting process, the Proxy Committee may require such person to recuse himself or herself from participating in the discussions regarding the proxy vote item and from casting a vote regarding how Invesco should vote such proxy. An Invesco person will not be considered to have a material conflict of interest if the Invesco person did not know of the conflict of interest and did not attempt to influence the outcome of a proxy vote.
In order to ensure compliance with these procedures, the Proxy Manager and each member of the Proxy Committee shall certify annually as to their compliance with this policy. In addition, any Invesco person who submits a ISS override recommendation to the Proxy Committee shall certify as to their compliance with this policy concurrently with the submission of their override recommendation. A form of such certification is attached as Appendix A.

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In addition, members of the Proxy Committee must notify Invesco’s Chief Compliance Officer, with impunity and without fear of retribution or retaliation, of any direct, indirect or perceived improper influence exerted by any Invesco person or by an affiliated company’s representatives with regard to how Invesco should vote proxies. The Chief Compliance Officer will investigate the allegations and will report his or her findings to the Invesco Risk Management Committee. In the event that it is determined that improper influence was exerted, the Risk Management Committee will determine the appropriate action to take, which actions may include, but are not limited to, (1) notifying the affiliated company’s Chief Executive Officer, its Management Committee or Board of Directors, (2) taking remedial action, if necessary, to correct the result of any improper influence where clients have been harmed, or (3) notifying the appropriate regulatory agencies of the improper influence and cooperating fully with these regulatory agencies as required. In all cases, the Proxy Committee shall not take into consideration the improper influence in determining how to vote proxies and will vote proxies solely in the best economic interests of clients.
C. RECORDKEEPING
Records are maintained in accordance with Invesco’s Recordkeeping Policy.
Proxy Voting Records
The proxy voting statements and records will be maintained by the Proxy Manager on-site (or accessible via an electronic storage site of ISS) for the first two (2) years. Copies of the proxy voting statements and records will be maintained for an additional five (5) years by Invesco (or will be accessible via an electronic storage site of ISS). Clients may obtain information about how Invesco voted proxies on their behalf by contacting their client services representative. Alternatively, clients may make a written request for proxy voting information to: Proxy Manager, 1555 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30309.

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APPENDIX A
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND CERTIFICATION
     I acknowledge that I have read the Invesco Proxy Voting Policy (a copy of which has been supplied to me, which I will retain for future reference) and agree to comply in all respects with the terms and provisions thereof. I have disclosed or reported all real or potential conflicts of interest to the Invesco Chief Compliance Officer and will continue to do so as matters arise. I have complied with all provisions of this Policy.
     
 
   
 
  Print Name
 
 
   
 
   
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  Scope
 
   
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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 shareholders’ 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 investors. As a core part of the investment process, IP’s fund managers will endeavour to establish a dialogue with 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 it needs to grow, it is about being actively involved in its strategy and it is about helping to ensure that shareholder interests are always at the forefront of management’s thoughts.
 
    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 US Equity Benchmark Plus, IP Hong Kong & China, IP Japanese Smaller Companies, IP Global Balanced Index Fund, IP Global ex-UK Core Equity and the IP Global ex-UK Enhanced Index.
 
3.   Responsible voting
 
    One important means of putting shareholder responsibility into practice is via the exercising of voting rights. In deciding whether to vote shares, IP will take into account such factors as the likely impact of voting on management activity, and where expressed, the preference of clients. As a result of these two factors, IP will tend to vote on all UK and European shares, but to vote on a more selective basis on other shares. (See Appendix I — Voting on non-UK/European shares).
 
    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.

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    In voting for or against a proposal, IP will have in mind three objectives, as follows:
    To protect the rights of its investors
 
    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 investors 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.
 
5.   Dialogue with companies
 
    IP will endeavour, where practicable in accordance with its investment approach, to enter into a dialogue with companies 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 shareholder value.

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    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 re-evaluation, which can only be achieved through company meetings.
 
    The building of this relationship facilitates frank and open discussion, and ongoing 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 investment was based on a joint understanding of where the business was going and the ability of the management to execute that plan. Inevitably there are times when IP’s views diverge from those of the company’s executives but, where possible, it attempts to work with the company towards a practical solution. However, IP believes that its status as part-owner of a company means that it has both the right and the responsibility to make its views known. The option of selling out of that business 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 the company’s 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
 
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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 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 affect in its ability to manage its portfolios and ultimately would not be in the best interests of all shareholders. 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, regular illustrations will be provided 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

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    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.
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 on its website —
 
    http://investor.invescoperpetual.co.uk/portal/site/ipinvestor/aboutus/ukstewardshipcode/
 
    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.
 
    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 ongoing 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.
 
    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 ongoing 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 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 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 the members of the IP Operations team detailed below:
    Charles Henderson — Head of IP Operations and Dealing
 
    Dan Baker — IP Operations 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 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 affect on its ability to manage its portfolios and ultimately would not be in the best interest of all shareholders.
 
    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.
 
    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, regular illustrations will be provided 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.

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Appendix 1
Voting on non-UK/European shares
When deciding whether to exercise the voting rights attached to its clients’ non-UK/European shares, 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 non-UK/European shares 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.

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As at 30 September 2010.
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1.   Proxy Voting Policy
  1.1   Introduction
 
      Invesco recognises its fiduciary obligation to act in the best interests of all clients, be they superannuation trustees, institutional clients, unit-holders in managed investment schemes or personal investors. One way Invesco represents its clients in matters of corporate governance is through the proxy voting process.
 
      This policy sets out Invesco Australia’s approach to proxy voting in the context of portfolio management, client service responsibilities and corporate governance principles.
 
      This policy applies to;
    all Australian based and managed funds and mandates, in accordance with IFSA Standard No. 13.00 October 2004, clause 9.1 and footnote #3.
      This policy does not apply;
    where investment management of an international fund has been delegated to an overseas Invesco company, proxy voting will rest with that delegated manager.
      In order to facilitate its proxy voting process and to avoid conflicts of interest where these may arise, Invesco may retain a professional proxy voting service to assist with in-depth proxy research, vote recommendations, vote execution, and the necessary record keeping.
 
  1.2   Guiding Principles
 
  1.2.1   The 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.
 
  1.2.2   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.
 
  1.2.3   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.
 
  1.2.4   Invesco considers that proxy voting rights are an important power, which if exercised diligently can enhance client returns, and should be managed with the same care as any other asset managed on behalf of its clients.
 
  1.2.5   Invesco may choose not to vote on a particular issue if this results in shares being blocked from trading for a period of more than 4

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      hours; it may not be in the interest of clients if the liquidity of investment holdings is diminished at a potentially sensitive time, such as that around a shareholder meeting.
  1.3   Proxy Voting Authority
 
  1.3.1   Authority Overview
 
      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.
 
      Proxy voting policy follows two streams, each defining where discretion to exercise voting power should rest — with Invesco as the investment manager (including its ability to outsource the function), or with individual mandate clients.
 
      Under the first alternative, Invesco’s role would be both to make voting decisions, for pooled funds and on individual mandate clients’ behalf, and to implement those decisions.
 
      Under the second alternative, where IM clients retain voting control, Invesco has no role to play other than administering voting decisions under instructions from our clients on a cost recovery basis.
 
  1.3.2   Individually-Managed Clients
 
      IM clients may elect to retain voting authority or delegate this authority to Invesco. If delegated, Invesco will employ either ISS or ASCI guidelines (selected at inception by the client) but at all times Invesco Investment Managers will retain the ability to override any decisions in the interests of the client. Alternate overlays and ad hoc intervention will not be allowed without Board approval.
 
      In cases where voting authority is delegated by an individually-managed client, Invesco recognises its responsibility to be accountable for the decisions it makes.
 
      Some individually-managed clients may wish to retain voting authority for themselves, or to place conditions on the circumstances in which it can be exercised by investment managers 1 .
 
      The choice of this directive will occur at inception or at major review events only. Individually managed clients will not be allowed to move on an ad hoc basis between delegating control to the funds manager and full direct control.
 
1   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 that 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 may be more likely to consider retaining voting authority in order to ensure consistency of approach across their total portfolio. Such arrangements will be costed into administration services at inception.

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  1.3.3   Pooled Fund Clients
 
      The funds manager is required to act solely in the collective interests of unit holders at large rather than as a direct agent or delegate of each unit holder. 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.
 
      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.
 
      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 unit holders in the pooled fund as a whole.
 
      All proxy voting decisions may be delegated to an outsourced provider, but Invesco investment managers will retain the ability to override these decisions in the interests of fund unit holders.
 
  1.4   Key Proxy Voting Issues
 
  1.4.1   Issues Overview
 
      Invesco will consider voting requirements on all issues at all company meetings directly or via an outsourced provider. We will generally not announce our voting intentions and the reasons behind them.
 
  1.4.2   Portfolio Management Issues
 
      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 invest in order to add value to our clients’ portfolios, rather than one of mere conformance with a prescriptive set of rules and constraints.
 
      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.
 
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      Invesco will be in favour of the motion as most companies take seriously their duties and are acting in the best interests of shareholders. However, reasonable consideration of issues and the actual casting of a vote on all such resolutions would entail an unreasonable administrative workload and cost. For this reason, Invesco may outsource all or part of the proxy voting function at the expense of individual funds. 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.
  1.5   Internal Proxy Voting Procedure
 
      In situations where an override decision is required to be made or where the outsourced provider has recused itself from a vote recommendation, the responsible Investment Manager will have the final say as to how a vote will be cast.
 
      In the event that a voting decision is considered not to be in the best interests of a particular client or where a vote is not able to be cast, a meeting may be convened at any time to determine voting intentions. The meeting will be made up of at least three of the following:
      Chief Executive Officer;
 
      Head of Operations & Finance;
 
      Head of either Legal or Compliance; and
 
      Relevant Investment Manager(s).
  1.6   Client Reporting
Invesco will keep records of its proxy voting activities, directly or through outsourced reporting.
      Upon client election, Invesco will report quarterly or annually to the client on proxy voting activities for investments owned by the client.
 
      A record will be kept of the voting decision in each case by Invesco or its outsourced provider. Invesco will disclose on an annual basis, a summary of its proxy voting statistics on its website as required by IFSA standard No. 13 — Proxy Voting.

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Voting Rights Policy
This document sets out the high level Proxy Voting policy of Invesco Asset Management GmbH and Invesco Kapitalanlagegesellschaft mbH. The principles within this policy are followed by both Invesco Asset Management GmbH and Invesco Kapitalanlagegesellschaft mbH or to any of its delegates as applicable
Introduction:
Invesco Asset Management GmbH and Invesco Kapitalanlagegesellschaft mbH is committed to the fair and equitable treatment of all its clients. As such Invesco Asset Management GmbH and Invesco Kapitalanlagegesellschaft mbH has put in place procedures to ensure that voting rights attached to securities within a UCITS for which it is the Management Company are exercised where appropriate and in the best interests of the individual UCITS itself. Where Invesco Asset Management GmbH and Invesco Kapitalanlagegesellschaft mbH 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.
Outline of Voting Rights Process :
      Voting opportunities which exist in relation to securities within each individual UCITS 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.
It is has been identified that a voting opportunity exist, 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
 
    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.
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, based on criteria such as fund size, investment objective, policy and investment strategy applicable.

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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.
Conflicts of Interest:
(name of management company) has a Conflict of Interest Policy which outlines the principles for avoiding, and where not possible, managing conflicts of interest. At no time will Invesco use shareholding powers in respect of individual UCITS to advance its own commercial interests, to pursue a social or political cause that is unrelated to a UCITS economic interests, or to favour another UCITS or client or other relationship to the detriment of others. This policy is available, free of cost, from the (name of Management Company.)

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B6. Proxy Voting
Policy Number: B-6                Effective Date: May 1, 2001                Revision Date: December 2010
 
1. Purpose and Background
In its trusteeship and management of mutual funds, Invesco Trimark acts as fiduciary to the Fund and must act in its best interest.
2. Application
Invesco Trimark will make every effort to exercise all voting rights with respect to securities held in the accounts (“Accounts”) that it acts as investment fund manager and/or adviser including separately managed portfolios (“SMPs”), investment funds offered in Canada (“Canadian Funds”), investment funds registered under and governed by the US Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and to which Invesco Trimark provides advisory services (the “US Funds”).but excluding Accounts (“Sub-Advised Accounts”) that are sub-advised to affiliated or third party advisers (“Sub-Advisers”) to provide investment advice to such accounts. Proxies for Sub-Advised Accounts will be voted in accordance with the Sub-Adviser’s policy, unless the sub-advisory agreement or investment management agreement between the client and Invesco Trimark provides otherwise.
Unless the investment management agreement between Invesco Trimark and its client provides otherwise, Invesco Trimark’s portfolio managers have responsibility for exercising all proxy votes and in doing so, for acting in the best interest of the Account. Portfolio managers must vote proxies in accordance with the Invesco Trimark Proxy Voting Guidelines (the “Guidelines”), as amended from time to time, a copy of which is attached to this policy.
When a proxy is voted against the recommendation of the publicly traded company’s management, the portfolio manager or designate will provide to the Chief Investment Officer (“CIO”) the reasons in writing for any vote in opposition to management’s recommendation.
Invesco Trimark may delegate to a third party the responsibility to vote proxies on behalf of all or certain Accounts, in accordance with the Guidelines.
3. Proxy Administration, Records Management and Data Retention
3.1 Proxy Administration
Invesco Trimark has a dedicated proxy team within the Investment Operations and Support department (“Proxy Team”). This team is responsible for managing all proxy voting materials. The Proxy Team endeavours to ensure that all proxies and notices are received from all issuers on a timely basis.

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Proxy voting circulars for all companies are received electronically through an external service provider. Circulars for North American companies and ADRs are generally also received in paper format.
Once a circular is received, the Proxy Team verifies that all shares and Accounts affected are correctly listed. The Proxy Team then gives a copy of the proxy ballot to each affected portfolio manager and maintains a tracking list to ensure that all proxies are voted within the prescribed deadlines.
Once voting information has been received from the portfolio managers, voting instructions are sent electronically to the service provider who then forwards the instructions to the appropriate proxy voting agent or transfer agent.
3.2 Records Management and Data Retention
Invesco Trimark will maintain for all Accounts a record of all proxies received, a record of votes cast and a copy of the reasons for voting against management. In addition, for the US Funds Invesco Trimark will maintain a copy of any document created by Invesco Trimark that was material to making a decision how to vote proxies on behalf of a U.S. Fund and that memorializes the basis of that decision.
The external proxy service provider retains on behalf of Invesco Trimark electronic records of the votes cast and agrees to provide Invesco Trimark with a copy of proxy records promptly upon request. The service provider must make all documents available to Invesco Trimark for a period of 7 years.
In the event that Invesco Trimark ceases to use an external service provider, all documents would be maintained and preserved in an easily accessible place i) for a period of 2 years where Invesco Trimark carries on business in Canada and ii) for a period of 5 years thereafter at the same location or at any other location.
4. Reporting
The CIO will report on proxy voting to the Compliance Committees of the Invesco Trimark Fund Advisory Board and the Boards of Directors of Invesco Trimark Canada Fund Inc. and Invesco Trimark Corporate Class Inc. (collectively, the “Board Compliance Committees”) on an annual basis with respect to all Canadian Funds and investment funds managed by Invesco Trimark but sub-advised by a Sub-Adviser. The CIO will report on proxy voting to the Board of Directors of the US Funds as required from time to time.
In accordance with National Instrument 81-106 (NI 81-106), proxy voting records for all Canadian mutual funds must be prepared annually (for the period ended June 30) and must be posted on Invesco Trimark’s website no later than August 31st of each year.
The Invesco Trimark Compliance department (“Compliance department”) will review a sample of the proxy voting records posted on Invesco Trimark’s website on an annual basis to confirm that the records are posted by the August 31st deadline under NI 81-106.

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A summary of the review will be maintained and preserved by the Compliance department in an easily accessible place i) for a period of 2 years where Invesco Trimark carries on business in Canada and ii) for a period of 5 years thereafter at the same location or at any other location.

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PROXY VOTING GUIDELINES
Purpose
The purpose of this document is to describe Invesco Trimark’s 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 separately managed portfolios (“SMPs”), investment funds offered in Canada (“Canadian Funds”) and investment funds registered under and governed by the US Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and to which Invesco Trimark provides advisory services (the “US Funds”) but excluding Accounts (“Sub-Advised Accounts”) that are sub-advised by affiliated or third party advisers (“Sub-Advisers”) to provide investment advice to such accounts. Proxies for Sub-Advised Accounts will be voted in accordance with the Sub-Adviser’s policy, unless the sub-advisory agreement or investment advisory agreement between the client and Invesco Trimark provides otherwise.
As part of its due diligence, the Invesco Trimark Compliance department will review the proxy voting policies & procedures of any new sub-advisors to ensure that they are appropriate in the circumstances.
Introduction
Invesco Trimark 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 Trimark shall vote against any actions that would:
    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.
At the same time, since Invesco Trimark’s Toronto-based 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.

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While Invesco Trimark’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.
Conflicts of Interest
When voting proxies, Invesco Trimark’s portfolio managers assess whether there are material conflicts of interest between Invesco Trimark’s interests and those of the Account. A potential conflict of interest situation may include where Invesco Trimark 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 Trimark’s relationship with the company. In all situations, the portfolio managers will not take Invesco Trimark’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 to the CIO any such conflicts of interest and/or attempts by outside parties to improperly influence the voting process. The CIO will report any conflicts of interest to the Trading Committee and 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 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,
 
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    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 target company relative to its industry,
 
    Management’s track record,
 
    Background to the proxy contest,
 
    Qualifications of director nominees (both slates),
 
    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.
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;

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    CEO performance is reviewed annually by a committee of outside 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 request that the board’s audit, compensation, and/or nominating committees be composed exclusively of independent directors.
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 than 16 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
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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 corporation and, in criminal matters, are limited to the director having reasonable grounds for believing the conduct was lawful.
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

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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 and directors and is reasonable on the whole.
While we generally encourage companies to provide more transparent disclosure related to their compensation programs, the following are specific guidelines dealing with some 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
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and be reasonable in the circumstances regarding their cost, scope, frequency and schedule for exercising the options.
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, provided that the reverse split does not result in an increase of authorized but unissued shares of more than 100% after giving effect to the shares needed for the reverse 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,
 
    have favourable prospects for the combined companies, and

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    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 applicable to the company,
 
    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
 
    the company fails to provide a level of disclosure that is comparable to industry peers or generally accepted standards.

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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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Invesco Hong Kong Limited
PROXY VOTING POLICY
1 February 2010

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
         
Introduction
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1. Guiding Principles
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2. Proxy Voting Authority
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3. Key Proxy Voting Issues
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4. Internal Administration and Decision-Making Process
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5. Client Reporting
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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 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

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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:

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:

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.

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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 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:
(GRAPHIC)
  4.2   As shown by the diagram, a central administrative role is performed by our Corporate Action Team, located within the Client Administration section. The initial role of the Corporate Action 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.
 
  4.5   The voting decision is then documented and passed back to the Corporate Action 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 Corporate Action 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.

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  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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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: April 20, 2011
Authority to Amend or Abolish: Shareholders’ Voting Committee

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Record of Amendments
     
Date   Content
April 20, 2011
  Revision associated with review of proxy voting guideline

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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
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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.
 
    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 candidates for directors of that company.
(2) Suitability
    In principle we shall oppose a director candidate in the following case:
  -   An attendance rate of less than 75 percent at meetings of the board of directors.
(3) Accountability
    In the following circumstances we will consider opposing a candidate for reelection as a director:
  -   If the relevant company has a problematic system as set forth bellow and if 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.
 
  -   If a takeover defense strategy is introduced, that has not been approved by a resolution of a general meeting of shareholders.
(4) Business Performance of the Company
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      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.
(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) 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.
(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.

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(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 in the following case:
  -   An attendance rate of less than 75 percent at meetings of the board of directors or meetings of the board of auditors
(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.

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5. 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 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.
6. Compensation of Directors, Statutory Auditors, Officers and Employees
(1) Compensation (including bonus)
    A decision regarding a proposal concerning compensation will be made in consideration of, inter alia, the levels of compensation, the 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, 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)   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.

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(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 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.
7. 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.

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    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 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
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(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.
(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.
8. 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.

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    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.
(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.
9. 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);
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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 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

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      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 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.
10. 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.

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11.   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.
12. 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.
13. 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)
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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;
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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 shareholder’s proposal even if there was a shareholder’s proposal which was approved by a majority of the overall votes in the previous period at a general meeting of shareholders.
  -   If the board of directors has not taken appropriate action regarding a shareholders’ proposal even if a shareholders’ proposal has been approved by a majority of the valid votes in two consecutive periods 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.

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(4) Accountability
    In the following cases we will consider opposing or withholding approval from a candidate for reelection as a director:
  -   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.

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(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.
    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
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      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 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.
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      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.
    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
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      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 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.

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(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) 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.

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(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.
    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.

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(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.
(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.

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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 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.

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(4) Defense Strategy in Proxy Contest
    Staggered Board
 
      In principle we will oppose a proposal requesting the introduction of staggered board of directors:
  -   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.

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(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, 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

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      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:
  -   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.

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    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.
    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.

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  -   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.
    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.

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12. 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.
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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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 November 30, 2012.
                 
Premier Portfolio   Investor Class Shares   Institutional Class Shares
Name and Address of   Percentage Owned   Percentage Owned
Principal Holder   of Record   of Record
Invesco Fund of Funds
          66.58 %
Attn: Kim Waycaster
Money Market Portfolio Admin.
11 Greenway Plaza
Houston, TX 77046
               
Calhoun Comerica
          9.67 %
411 West Lafayette
Detroit, MI 48226
               
David Ling Berit Ling Co-Trs
    5.54 %      
David Ling Inc.
Employee Retirement Trust
17692 Beach Boulevard, Suite 305
Huntington Beach, CA 92647-6811
               
Great-West Trust Company LLC
    14.99 %      
Trust/Retirement Plans
8515 E. Orchard Road, 2T2
Greenwood Village, CO 80111-5002
               
Invesco Group Services, Inc.
    5.71 %      
1555 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30309-2460
               
Karen Dunn Kelley*
    9.00 %      
Pittsburgh, PA 15238-1924
               
Morgan Stanley NJ (NSCC)
          7.50 %
Attn: Jennifer Kang
2000 Westchester Avenue, FL 2
Purchase, NY 10577-2530
               

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*   Owned of record and beneficially.
                 
Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio   Investor Class Shares   Institutional Class Shares
Name and Address of   Percentage Owned   Percentage Owned
Principal Holder   of Record   of Record
Bank of N.Y.
          51.03 %
One Wall Street, 2 nd Floor
Attn: Frank Notaro
New York, NY 10286
               
L. A. Idler TR
    10.64 %      
Littleton, CO 80120-4421
               
Morgan Stanley NJ (NSCC)
          24.89 %
Attn: Jennifer Kang
2000 Westchester Avenue, FL 2
Purchase, NY 10577-2530
               
Oppenheimer & Co Inc. NSCC
          7.84 %
Attn: Lamont Randolph
125 Broad Street, 16 th Floor
New York, NY 10004-2400
               
Raymond James
          5.69 %
Attn: Celeste Hopkins
880 Carillon Parkway
St. Petersburg, FL 33716-1100
               
Robert W. Trudeau TTEE
    30.16 %      
Robert W. Trudeau Trust
Johnson City, TN 37601-2179
               
W. Davis Paddock & Anissa C.
    8.02 %      
Paddock JTWROS
Houston, TX 77057-1109
               

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Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio   Investor Class Shares   Institutional Class Shares
Name and Address of   Percentage Owned   Percentage Owned
Principal Holder   of Record   of Record
Calhoun Comerica
          23.72 %
411 West Lafayette
Detroit, MI 48226
               
Goldman Sachs GCS
          12.75 %
Attn: Rene Godin
71 South Wacker Dr, Suite 500
Chicago, IL 60606
               
Harris Methodist
          26.82 %
Attn: Sandy Reeves
611 Ryan Plaza Drive
6 th Floor, Suite 630
Arlington, TX 76011
               
MG Trustco Cust FBO
    10.61 %      
ESSE Health PSP
700 17 th Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80202-3531
               
Nabank & Co
          8.52 %
P. O. Box 2180
Tulsa, OK 74101
               
Simmons First National
          9.57 %
Attn: Neal Jenkins
8315 Cantrell Road, Suite 200
Little Rock, AR 72227
               
Management Ownership
          As of November 30, 2012, the trustees and officers as a group owned less than 1% of the outstanding shares of each class of each Fund, except the trustees and officers as a group owned 9.07% of the outstanding Investor Class Shares of Premier Portfolio.

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APPENDIX G
MANAGEMENT FEES
          For the last three fiscal periods ended August 31, the management fees payable by Invesco and the net fee paid by each Fund were as follows:
Premier Portfolio
                                                                         
    August 31, 2012   August 31, 2011   August 31, 2010
                    Net                   Net                   Net
    Management   Management   Management   Management   Management   Management   Management   Management   Management
Advisor   Fee Payable   Fee Waivers   Fee Payable   Fee Payable   Fee Waivers   Fee Payable   Fee Payable   Fee Waivers   Fee Payable
Invesco
  $ 15,943,197     $ (4,464,095 )   $ 11,479,102     $ 1,120,371     $ (37,568 )   $ 1,082,803     $ 1,141,163     $     $ 1,141,163  
Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio
                                                                         
    August 31, 2012   August 31, 2011   August 31, 2010
                    Net                   Net                   Net
    Management   Management   Management   Management   Management   Management   Management   Management   Management
Advisor   Fee Payable   Fee Waivers   Fee Payable   Fee Payable   Fee Waivers   Fee Payable   Fee Payable   Fee Waivers   Fee Payable
Invesco
  $ 756,102     $ (103,379 )   $ 652,723     $ 11,006,063     $ (2,390,113 )   $ 8,615,950     $ 9,381,237     $ (1,126,311 )   $ 8,254,926  
Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio
                                                                         
    August 31, 2012   August 31, 2011   August 31, 2010
                    Net                   Net                   Net
    Management   Management   Management   Management   Management   Management   Management   Management   Management
Advisor   Fee Payable   Fee Waivers   Fee Payable   Fee Payable   Fee Waivers   Fee Payable   Fee Payable   Fee Waivers   Fee Payable
Invesco
  $ 4,036,735     $ (2,264,141 )   $ 1,772,594     $ 2,732,920     $ (1,028,787 )   $ 1,704,133     $ 3,243,168     $ (560,820 )   $ 2,682,348  

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APPENDIX H
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE FEES
          For the last three fiscal years ended August 31, the Funds paid no administrative fees to Invesco for Administrative services.

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APPENDIX I
PURCHASE OF SECURITIES OF REGULAR BROKERS OR DEALERS
Purchase of Securities of Regular Brokers or Dealers
          During the last fiscal year ended August 31, 2012, Premier Portfolio, Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio did not purchase securities of its regular brokers or dealers.

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APPENDIX J
PURCHASE, REDEMPTION AND PRICING OF SHARES
Class A2, AX, B, BX, CX and RX shares are closed to new investors. Only investors who have continuously maintained an account in Class A2, AX, BX, CX or RX of a specific Fund may make additional purchases into Class A2, AX, BX, CX and RX, respectively, of such specific Fund so long as such Fund is open to new investors. 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 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. 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 plan, your plan sponsor) to determine what fees, guidelines, conditions and restrictions, including any of the above, may be applicable to you.
Purchase and Redemption of Shares
Purchases of Class A shares, Class A2 shares of Invesco Limited Maturity Treasury Fund and Invesco Tax-Free Intermediate 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 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 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 China Fund
Invesco Conservative Allocation Fund
Invesco Constellation Fund
Invesco Convertible Securities Fund
Invesco Developing Markets Fund
Invesco Diversified Dividend Fund
Invesco Dynamics Fund
Invesco Emerging Markets Equity Fund
Invesco Endeavor Fund
Invesco Energy Fund
Invesco Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund
Invesco European Growth Fund
Invesco European Small Company Fund
Invesco Global Core Equity Fund
Invesco Global Quantitative Core Fund
Invesco Global Growth Fund
Invesco Global Health Care Fund
Invesco Global Opportunities Fund
Invesco Global Real Estate Fund
Invesco Global Real Estate Income Fund
Invesco Global Small & Mid Cap Growth Fund
Invesco Gold & Precious Metals Fund
Invesco Growth Allocation Fund
Invesco Income Allocation Fund
Invesco International Allocation Fund
Invesco International Core Equity Fund
Invesco International Growth Fund
Invesco International Small Company Fund
Invesco Leisure Fund
Invesco Mid Cap Core Equity Fund
Invesco Moderate Allocation 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 Equity Fund
Invesco Small Cap Growth Fund
Invesco Summit Fund
Invesco Technology Fund
Invesco Technology Sector Fund
Invesco U.S. Quantitative Core Fund
Invesco Utilities Fund
Invesco American Franchise Fund
Invesco American Value Fund
Invesco Comstock Fund
Invesco Equity and Income Fund
Invesco Growth and Income Fund
Invesco Leaders Fund
Invesco Mid Cap Growth Fund
Invesco Small Cap Discovery Fund
Invesco Small Cap Value Fund
Invesco Value Opportunities Fund


                         
    Investor’s Sales Charge   Dealer
Concession
            As a   As a
    As a   Percentage   Percentage
    Percentage   of the Net   of the Net
Amount of Investment in   of the Public   Amount   Amount
Single Transaction   Offering Price   Invested   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 Emerging Market Local Currency Debt Fund
Invesco High Yield Fund
Invesco High Yield Securities Fund
Invesco International Total Return Fund
Invesco Municipal Bond Fund
Invesco U.S. Government Fund
Invesco Corporate Bond Fund
Invesco High Yield Municipal Fund
Invesco Municipal Income Fund
Invesco New York Tax Free Income Fund
Invesco Pennsylvania Tax Free Income Fund
Invesco U.S. Mortgage Fund
                         
    Investor’s Sales Charge   Dealer
Concession
            As a   As a
    As a   Percentage   Percentage
    Percentage   of the Net   of the Net
Amount of Investment in   of the Public   Amount   Amount
Single Transaction   Offering Price   Invested   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 Limited Maturity Treasury Fund (Class A2 shares)
Invesco Tax-Free Intermediate Fund (Class A2 shares)
                         
                    Dealer
    Investor’s Sales Charge   Concession
            As a   As a
    As a   Percentage   Percentage
    Percentage   of the Net   of the Net
Amount of Investment in   of the Public   Amount   Amount
Single Transaction   Offering Price   Invested   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 $500,000
    0.50       0.50       0.40  
          As of the close of business on October 30, 2002, Class A2 shares of Invesco Limited Maturity Treasury Fund and Invesco Tax-Free Intermediate Fund were closed to new investors. Current investors must maintain a share balance in order to continue to make incremental purchases. Effective February 1, 2010, Class A shares of Invesco Limited Maturity Treasury Fund and Invesco Tax-Free Intermediate Fund are renamed Class A2 shares.

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Category IV Funds
Invesco Floating Rate Fund
Invesco Intermediate Term Municipal Income Fund
Invesco Limited Maturity Treasury Fund (Class A shares)
Invesco Short Term Bond Fund
Invesco Tax-Free Intermediate Fund (Class A shares)
                         
    Investor’s Sales Charge   Dealer
Concession
            As a   As a
    As a   Percentage   Percentage
    Percentage   of the Net   of the Net
Amount of Investment in   of the Public   Amount   Amount
Single Transaction   Offering Price   Invested   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  
           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 $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 Funds, each share will generally be subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge (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, as set forth below. Exchanges between the Invesco Funds may affect total compensation paid.
           Purchases of Class A Shares by Non-Retirement 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: (i) retirement plans that are maintained pursuant to Sections 401 and 457 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code), and (ii) retirement plans that are maintained pursuant to Section 403 of the Code if the employer or plan sponsor is a tax-exempt organization operated pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Code:
Percent of Purchases — Categories I and II
1% of the first $4 million
plus 0.50% of the next $46 million
plus 0.25% of amounts in excess of $50 million
Percent of Purchases — Categories IV
1% of the first $4.5 million
plus 0.50% of the next $46 million
plus 0.25% of amounts in excess of $50 million

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          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 Limited Maturity Treasury Fund or Invesco Tax-Free Intermediate Fund on and 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.
           Purchases of Class A Shares by Certain Retirement Plans at NAV. For purchases of Class A shares of Category I, II and IV Funds, Invesco Distributors may make the following payments to investment dealers or other financial service firms for sales of such shares at net asset value (NAV) to certain retirement plans provided that the applicable dealer of record is able to establish that the retirement 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
          This payment schedule will be applicable to purchases of Class A shares at NAV by the following types of retirement plans: (i) all plans maintained pursuant to Sections 401 and 457 of the Code, and (ii) plans maintained pursuant to Section 403 of the Code if the employer or plan sponsor is a tax-exempt organization operated pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Code.
          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 retirement 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 a 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 plan first invests in Class A shares of an Invesco Fund. If the applicable dealer of record is unable to establish that a 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.
          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).
           Purchasers Qualifying For Reductions in Initial Sales Charges . As shown in the tables above, purchases of certain amounts of Invesco Fund shares may reduce the initial sales charges. These reductions are available to purchasers that meet the qualifications listed below. We will refer to purchasers that meet these qualifications as “Qualified Purchasers.”

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Definitions
          As used herein, the terms below shall be defined as follows:
    “Individual” refers to a person, as well as his or her Spouse or Domestic Partner and his or her Children;
 
    “Spouse” is the person to whom one is legally married under state law;
 
    “Domestic Partner” is an adult with whom one shares a primary residence for at least six-months, is in a relationship as a couple where one or each of them provides personal or financial welfare of the other without a fee, is not related by blood and is not married;
 
    “Child” or “Children” include a biological, adopted or foster son or daughter, a Step-child, a legal ward or a Child of a person standing in loco parentis ;
 
    “Grandchild” or “Grandchildren” include biological, adopted or foster son or daughter, a Step-child, a legal ward or a Child of a Child of a person standing in loco parentis ;
 
    “Parent” is a person’s biological or adoptive mother or father;
 
    “Grandparent” is a Parent of a person’s biological or adoptive mother or father;
 
    “Step-child” is the child of one’s Spouse by a previous marriage or relationship;
 
    “Step-parent” is the Spouse of a Child’s Parent; and
 
    “Immediate Family” includes an Individual (including, as defined above, a person, his or her Spouse or Domestic Partner and his or her Children or Grandchildren) as well as his or her Parents, Step-parents and the Parents of Spouse or Domestic Partner.
Individuals
    an Individual (including his or her spouse or domestic partner, and children);
 
    a retirement plan established exclusively for the benefit of an Individual, specifically including, but not limited to, a Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, SEP IRA, SIMPLE IRA, Solo 401(k), money purchase plan, profit sharing plan, or a tax-sheltered 403(b)(7) custodial account; and
 
    a Coverdell Education Savings Account, maintained pursuant to Section 530 of the Code (in either case, the account must be established by an Individual or have an Individual named as the beneficiary thereof).
Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans
    a retirement plan maintained pursuant to Sections 401, 403 (only if the employer or plan sponsor is a tax-exempt organization operated pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Code), 408 (includes SEP, SARSEP and SIMPLE IRA plans) or 457 of the Code, 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

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  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.
How to Qualify For Reductions in Initial Sales Charges . The following sections discuss different ways that a Qualified 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 Qualified Purchaser may pay reduced initial sales charges by (i) indicating on the Account Application that he, she or it intends to provide a Letter of Intent (LOI); and (ii) subsequently fulfilling the conditions of that LOI. Employer-sponsored retirement plans, with the exception of Solo 401(k) plans and SEP plans, are not eligible for a LOI.
          The LOI confirms the total investment in shares of the Invesco Funds that the Qualified 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 Qualified 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 an 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 accounts current Right of Accumulation 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.
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 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, II and IV Funds are subject to an 18-month, 1% CDSC.
Rights of Accumulation
          A Qualified Purchaser may also qualify for reduced initial sales charges based upon his, her or its existing investment in shares of any of the Invesco Funds at the time of the proposed purchase. To determine whether or not a reduced initial sales charge applies to a proposed purchase, Invesco Distributors takes into account not only the money which 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.

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          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.
          Rights of Accumulation 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.
          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 the reduced sales charge based on the definition of a Qualified Purchaser listed above. No person or entity may distribute shares of the Invesco Funds without payment of the applicable sales charge other than to Qualified Purchasers.
          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 charge, generally as a result of the investor’s current or former relationship with the Invesco Funds. Purchasers investing through a financial intermediary that has not agreed, either pursuant to an agreement with Invesco Distributors or otherwise, to qualify a shareholder as eligible under the terms of the disclosure below or is otherwise unable to systematically support such qualification, are not eligible to purchase Class A Shares without paying an initial sales charge.
    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. 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. with accounts established as of July 31, 2012;
 
    Shareholders of record of Class H, Class L, Class P and/or Class W of applicable predecessor funds on May 28, 2010 who have continuously owned shares of the corresponding Invesco Funds;

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    Shareholders of record or discretionary advised clients of any investment adviser 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; 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;
 
    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;
 
    Shareholders of record of Advisor Class shares of an Invesco Fund on February 11, 2000 who have continuously owned shares of that Invesco Fund, and who purchase additional shares of that Invesco Fund;
 
    Additional purchases of Class A shares by shareholders of record of Class K shares on October 21, 2005 whose Class K shares were converted to Class A shares;
 
    Shareholders of record of Class B shares of Invesco Global Dividend Growth Securities Fund on May 20, 2011, who have continuously owned shares and who purchase additional Class A shares of Invesco Global Core Equity Fund, respectively;
 
    Shareholders of record of Class B shares of Invesco Van Kampen Global Equity Allocation Fund on May 20, 2011, who have continuously owned shares and who purchase additional Class A shares of Invesco Global Core Equity Fund, respectively; and
 
    Unitholders of Invesco unit investment trusts that enrolled in the reinvestment program prior to December 3, 2007 to reinvest distributions from such trusts in Class A shares of the Invesco Funds. The Invesco Funds reserve the right to modify or terminate this program at any time.
          In all instances, it is the purchaser’s responsibility to notify Invesco Distributors or your 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.
           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 adviser 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 advisers” 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 advisers 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

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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 adviser, or one or more of its affiliates, may receive payments under more than one or all categories. Most financial advisers that sell shares of the Invesco Funds receive one or more types of these cash payments. Financial advisers 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 adviser to another. Invesco Distributors Affiliates do not make an independent assessment of the cost of providing such services.
          Certain financial advisers 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 advisers not listed below. Accordingly, please contact your financial adviser 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 advisers 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 adviser’s funds sales system, and access (in some cases on a preferential basis over other competitors) to individual members of the financial adviser’s sales force or to the financial adviser’s management. Financial support payments are sometimes referred to as “shelf space” payments because the payments compensate the financial adviser for including Invesco Funds in its Fund sales system (on its sales shelf). Invesco Distributors Affiliates compensate financial advisers differently depending typically on the level and/or type of considerations provided by the financial adviser. 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 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 adviser 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 adviser (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 adviser either or both Sales-Based Payments and Asset-Based Payments.
           Sub-Accounting and Networking Support Payments. Invesco Investment Services, 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 advisers, 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 adviser. In these situations, Invesco Distributors Affiliates may make payments to financial advisers that sell Invesco Fund shares for certain transfer agency 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 advisers 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.

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          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 advisers 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 adviser, one-time payments for ancillary services such as setting up funds on a financial adviser’s mutual fund trading systems, financial assistance to financial advisers 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 adviser-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 it deems 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 advisers. To the extent financial advisers 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 adviser. Your financial adviser may charge you additional fees or commissions other than those disclosed in the prospectus. You can ask your financial adviser 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 adviser at the time of purchase.

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Certain Financial Advisers that Receive One or More Types of Payments

1st Global Capital Corporation
ACS HR Solutions
1 st Partners, Inc.
401k Exchange, Inc.
401k Producer Services
A G Edwards & Sons, Inc.
ADP Broker Dealer, Inc.
AIG Retirement
Advantage Capital Corporation
Advest Inc.
Allianz Life
Allstate
Alliance Benefit Group
American Enterprise Investment
American Portfolios Financial Services Inc.
American Skandia Life Assurance Corporation
American United Life Insurance Company
Ameriprise Financial Services Inc.
Ameritrade
Ascensus
Associated Securities Corporation
AXA Advisors, LLC
AXA Equitable
Baden Retirement Plan Services
The Bank of New York
Bank of America
Bank of Oklahoma
Barclays Capital Inc.
BCG Securities
Bear Stearns Securities Corp.
Bear Stearns and Co. Inc.
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.
Capital One Investment Services LLC
Center for Due Diligence
Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.
Centennial Bank
Charles Schwab & Company, Inc.
Chase Insurance Life Annuity
Chase Citibank, N.A.
Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
Citi Smith Barney
Citibank NA
Citistreet
City National
Comerica Bank
Commerce Bank
Commonwealth Financial Network LPL
Community National Bank
Compass Bank
Compass Brokerage, Inc.
Contemporary Financial Solutions, Inc.
CPI Qualified Plan Consultants, Inc.
Credit Suisse Securities
Crowell Weedon & Co.
CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc.
CUSO Financial Services, Inc.
D.A. Davidson & Company
Daily Access Corporation
Davenport & Company LLC
David Lerner & Associates
Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
Digital Retirement Solutions
Diversified Investment Advisors
Dorsey & Company Inc.
Dyatech LLC
E*Trade Securities Inc
Edward Jones & Co.
Equitable Life
Equity Services, Inc.
ERISA Administrative Services Inc
Expertplan
Fidelity
Fifth Third Bank
Fifth Third Securities, Inc.
Financial Data Services Inc.
Financial Network Investment Corporation
Financial Planning Association
Financial Services Corporation
First Clearing Corp.
First Command Financial Planning, Inc.
First Financial Equity Corp.
First National Bank
First Southwest Company
Fringe Benefits Administrators Limited
Fringe Benefits Design
Frost Brokerage Services, Inc.
Frost National Bank
FSC Securities Corporation
Fund Services Advisors, Inc.
Gardner Michael Capital, Inc.
GE Capital Life Insurance Company of New York
GE Life & Annuity Company
Genworth
Genworth Financial Securities Corp.
Glenbrook Life and Annuity Company
Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Great West Life
Guaranty Bank & Trust
Guardian
GunnAllen Financial
GWFS Equities, Inc.
Hare and Company
Hartford
H.D. Vest
Hewitt Associates Inc
Hewitt Financial Services
Hightower Securities, LLC
Hilliard Lyons Inc
Hornor, Townsend & Kent, Inc.
Huntington Capital
Huntington National Bank
Huntington Investment Co
ICMA Retirement Corporation
ING
Ingham Group
Insured Retirement Institute
Intersecurities, Inc.
INVEST Financial Corporation, Inc.
Investacorp, Inc.
Investment Centers of America, Inc.
Jackson National Life
Janney Montgomery Scott Inc
Jefferson National Life Insurance Company
Jefferson Pilot Securities Corporation
J.M. Lummis Securities
John Hancock
JP Morgan
Kanaly Trust Company
Kaufmann and Goble Associates
Kemper
LaSalle Bank, N.A.
Legend Equities Corp
Legend Clearing Corp
Lincoln Financial
Lincoln Investment Planning
Lincoln National Life Insurance
Liquid Assets
Loop Capital Markets, LLC
LPL Financial Corp.
M & T Securities, Inc.
M M L Investors Services, Inc.
Marshall & Ilsley Trust Co., N.A.
Mass Mutual
Matrix
Mellon Bank N.A.
Mellon Financial
Mellon Financial Markets
Mercer Trust Company


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Merrill Lynch
Metlife
Metropolitan Life
Meyer Financial Group, Inc.
Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation
Milliman Inc
Minnesota Lfe Insurance Co.
MMC Securities Corp
Money Concepts
Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc.
Morgan Stanley
MSCS Financial Services, LLC
Multi-Financial Securities Corporation
Municipal Capital Markets Group, Inc.
Mutual Service Corporation
Mutual Services, Inc.
N F P Securities, Inc.
NatCity Investments, Inc.
National Financial Services Corporation
National Integrity Life Insurance Co
National Planning Corporation
National Planning Holdings
National Retirement Partners Inc.
Nationwide
New York Life
Newport Retirement Services Inc
Next Financial Group, Inc.
NFP Securities Inc.
NRP Financial
Northeast Securities, Inc.
Northwest Plan Services Inc
Northwestern Mutual Investment Services
OFI Private Investments Inc
Ohio National
OneAmerica Financial Partners Inc.
Oppenheimer & Company, Inc.
Oppenheimer Securities
Oppenheimer Trust Company
Pacific Life
Penn Mutual Life
Pen-Cal
Penson Financial Services
People’s Securities Inc
Pershing LLC
PFS Investments, Inc.
Phoenix Life Insurance Company
Piper Jaffray
PJ Robb
Plains Capital Bank
Plan Administrators
Plan Member
Planco
PNC Bank, N.A.
PNC Capital Markets LLC
PNC Investments, LLC
Primevest Financial Services, Inc.
Princeton Retirement Group, Inc.
Principal Financial
Principal Life Insurance Company
Proequities, Inc.
Prudential
Qualified Benefit Consultants Inc
R B C Dain Rauscher, Inc.
RBC Wealth Management
Randall & Hurley Inc
Raymond James
Reassure America Life Insurance Co
Reliance Trust Company
Retirement Plan Company LLC
Ridge Clearing
Robert W. Baird & Co.
Ross Sinclair & Associates LLC
Royal Alliance Associates
Riversource (Ameriprise)
RSBCO
RSM McGladrey Inc
S I I Investments, Inc.
Safekeeping/Money Center Clearing
SagePoint Financial, Inc.
Salomon Smith Barney
Sanders Morris Harris
SCF Securities, Inc.
Scott & Stringfellow, Inc.
Securities America, Inc.
Security Benefit Life
Security Distributors Inc
Security Financial Resources
Securian Financial Services, Inc.
Security Distributors, 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
State Farm
State Street Bank & Trust Company
Sterne Agee & Leach
Stifel Nicolaus & Company
Summit Brokerage Services, Inc.
Summit Equities, Inc.
SunAmerica Retirement Markets, Inc
SunAmerica Securities, Inc.
SunGard
Sun Life
SunTrust
SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc.
SWS Financial Services, Inc.
Symetra Investment Services Inc.
TD Ameritrade
TIAA-Cref
The (Wilson) William Financial Group
TFS Securities, Inc.
Tradetec Skyline
Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc.
Transamerica Life
Transamerica Capital Inc.
Transamerica Treasury Curve, LLC
Trautmann Maher and Associates
Treasury Curve
Treasury Strategies
T Rowe Price
Trust Management Network, LLC
U.S. Bancorp
UBS Financial Services Inc.
UMB Financial Services, Inc.
Unified Fund Services Inc
Union Bank
Union Bank of California, N.A.
Union Central
United Planners Financial
USAA Investment Mgmt Co
USB Financial Services, Inc.
US Bank
U.S. Bank, N.A.
UVEST
USI Consulting Group
USI Securities, Inc.
The Vanguard Group
Vanguard Marketing Corp.
V S R Financial Services, Inc.
VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc.
VALIC Retirement Services Company
VLP Corporate Services
Vining Sparks IBG, LP
Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC
Wachovia
Waddell & Reed, Inc.
Wadsworth Investment Co., Inc.
Wall Street Financial Group, Inc.
Waterstone Financial Group, Inc.
Wedbush Morgan Securities Inc
Wells Fargo
Wilmington Trust Company
Woodbury Financial Services, Inc.
Woodstock Financial Group Inc
Zions First National Bank


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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 contingent deferred sales charges. Invesco Distributors may pay sales commissions to dealers and institutions who sell Class B shares of the Invesco Funds at the time of such sales. Payments are equal to 4.00% of the purchase price, which generally consist of a sales commission equal to 3.75% plus an advance of the first year service fee of 0.25%.
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.
Purchases of Class H1 Shares
          Class H1 shares are sold at net asset value, and are not subject to an initial sales charge or to a CDSC. Please refer to Invesco Global Markets Strategy Fund’s Prospectus for more information.
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 a retirement plan in which an Invesco Fund was offered as an investment option:

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Percent of Cumulative Purchases
0.75% of the first $5 million
plus 0.50% of amounts in excess of $5 million
          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.

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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 Invesco Investment Services, the Funds’ 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 contingent deferred sales charge) when shares are redeemed or repurchased, dealers may charge a fair service fee for handling the transaction.
           Suspension of Redemptions . The right of redemption may be suspended or the date of payment postponed when (a) trading on the New York Stock Exchange (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 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 the 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 shares.
           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 Invesco Investment Services. To provide funds for payments made under the Systematic Redemption Plan, Invesco Investment Services redeems sufficient full and fractional shares at their net asset value in effect at the time of each such redemption.
          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 affect 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.

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           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 of Category I, II or IV Funds held more than 18 months;
 
    Redemptions of shares held by retirement plans, maintained pursuant to Sections 403 (only if the employer or plan sponsor is a tax-exempt organization operated pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Code), 401 or 457 of the Code, 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 shares held by the plan;
 
    Redemptions of shares by the investor where the investor’s dealer waives the amounts otherwise payable to it by the distributor and notifies the distributor prior to the time of investment;
 
    Minimum required distributions made in connection with an IRA, money purchase plan, profit sharing plan, Solo 401(k) or custodial account under Section 403(b) of the Code or other retirement 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 (i) any registered shareholders on an account or (ii) a settlor of a living trust, of shares held in the account at the time of death or initial determination of post-purchase disability, provided that shares have not been commingled with shares that are subject to CDSC; 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. At the time the withdrawal plan is established, the total account value must be $5,000 or more.
           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:
    Additional purchases of Class C shares of Invesco International Core Equity Fund and Invesco Real Estate Fund by shareholders of record on April 30, 1995, of AIM International Value Fund, predecessor to Invesco International Core Equity Fund, and Invesco Real Estate Fund, except that shareholders whose broker-dealers maintain a single omnibus account with Invesco Investment Services on behalf of those shareholders, perform sub-accounting functions with respect to those shareholders, and are unable to segregate shareholders of record prior to April 30, 1995, from shareholders whose accounts were opened after that date will be subject to a CDSC on all purchases made after March 1, 1996;
 
    Redemptions following the death or post-purchase disability of (1) any registered shareholders on an account or (2) a settlor of a living trust, of shares held in the account at the time of death or initial determination of post-purchase disability, provided that shares have not been commingled with shares that are subject to CDSC;
 
    Certain distributions from individual retirement accounts, Section 403(b) retirement plans, Section 457 deferred compensation plans and Section 401 qualified 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 plan of the type described above 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;

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    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. At the time the withdrawal plan is established, the total account value must be $5,000 or more;
 
    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.
CDSCs will not apply to the following redemptions of Class C shares:
    A total or partial redemption of shares where the investor’s dealer of record notifies the distributor prior to the time of investment that the dealer would waive the upfront payment otherwise payable to him;
 
    Redemption of shares held by retirement plans, maintained pursuant to Sections 403 (only if the employer or plan sponsor is a tax-exempt organization operated pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Code), 401 or 457 of the Code, 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; and
 
    Redemptions of Class C shares of a Fund other than Invesco Short Term Bond Fund if you received such Class C shares by exchanging Class C shares of Invesco Short Term Bond Fund.
General Information Regarding Purchases, Exchanges and Redemptions
           Good Order. Purchase, exchange and redemption orders must be received in good order in accordance with Invesco Investment Services policy and procedures and U.S. regulations. Invesco Investment Services 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 Invesco Investment Services 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 Invesco Investment Services 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. Invesco Investment Services 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 Invesco Investment Services’ current Signature Guarantee Standards and Procedures, such as certain

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domestic banks, credit unions, securities dealers, or securities exchanges. Notary public signatures are not an acceptable replacement for a signature guarantee. Invesco Investment Services 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 Invesco Investment Services.
           Transactions by Telephone . By signing an account application form, an investor agrees that Invesco Investment Services may surrender for redemption any and all shares held by Invesco Investment Services 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). Invesco Investment Services 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 registration of the shares being redeemed. An investor acknowledges by signing the form that he understands and agrees that Invesco Investment Services 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. Invesco Investment Services 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 Invesco Investment Services 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 personal identification number 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 Invesco Investment Services 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 Invesco Investment Services. Upon receiving returned mail, Invesco Investment Services will attempt to locate the investor or rightful owner of the account. If Invesco Investment Services is unable to locate the investor, then it will determine whether the investor’s account has legally been abandoned. Invesco Investment Services 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 Plans Sponsored by Invesco Distributors. Invesco Distributors acts as the prototype sponsor for certain types of retirement plan documents. These plan documents are generally available to anyone wishing to invest plan assets in the Funds. These documents are provided subject to terms, conditions and fees that vary by plan type. Contact your financial adviser or other intermediary for details.

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           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.
Class R5 and R6 Shares
          Before the initial purchase of shares, an investor must submit a completed account application to his financial intermediary, who should forward the application to Invesco Investment Services, Inc. at P.O. Box 219078, Kansas City, Missouri 64121-9078. An investor may change information in his account application by submitting written changes or a new account application to his intermediary or to Invesco Investment Services.
          Purchase and redemption orders must be received in good order. To be in good order, the financial intermediary must give Invesco Investment Services all required information and documentation with respect to the investor. If the intermediary fails to deliver the investor’s payment on the required settlement date, the intermediary must reimburse the Fund for any overdraft charges incurred.
          A financial intermediary may submit a written request to Invesco Investment Services for correction of transactions involving Fund shares. If Invesco Investment Services agrees to correct a transaction, and the correction requires a dividend adjustment, the intermediary must agree in writing to reimburse the Fund for any resulting loss.
          An investor may terminate his relationship with an intermediary and become the shareholder of record on his account. However, until the investor establishes a relationship with an intermediary, the investor will not be able to purchase additional shares of the Fund, except through the reinvestment of distributions.
          Generally payment for redeemed shares is made by Federal Reserve wire to the account designated in the investor’s account application. By providing written notice to his financial intermediary or to Invesco Investments Services, an investor may change the account designated to receive redemption proceeds. Invesco Investment Services may request additional documentation.
          Invesco Investment Services may request that an intermediary maintain separate master accounts in the Fund for shares held by the intermediary (a) for its own account, for the account of other institutions and for accounts for which the intermediary acts as a fiduciary; and (b) for accounts for which the intermediary acts in some other capacity.
Offering Price
          The offering price per share of the Funds is $1.00. There can be no assurance that a Fund will be able to maintain a stable net asset value of $1.00 per share.
          The Board has established procedures, in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act, designed to stabilize each Fund’s net asset value per share at $1.00, to the extent reasonably possible. Such procedures include review of portfolio holdings by the Trustees at such intervals as they may deem appropriate. The reviews are used to determine whether net asset value, calculated by using available market quotations, deviates from $1.00 per share and, if so, whether such deviation may result in material dilution or is

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otherwise unfair to investors or existing shareholders. In the event the trustees determine that a material deviation exists, they intend to take such corrective action as they deem necessary and appropriate. Such actions may include selling portfolio securities prior to maturity in order to realize capital gains or losses or to shorten average portfolio maturity, withholding dividends, redeeming shares in kind, or establishing a net asset value per share by using available market quotations. When available, market quotations are used to establish net asset value, the net asset value could possibly be more or less than $1.00 per share. The Funds intend to comply with any amendments made to Rule 2a-7 promulgated under the 1940 Act which may require corresponding changes in the Funds’ procedures which are designed to stabilize each Fund’s price per share at $1.00.
          Under the amortized cost method, each investment is valued at its cost and thereafter any discount or premium is amortized on a constant basis to maturity. Although this method provides certainty of valuation, it may result in periods in which the amortized cost value of a Fund’s investments is higher or lower than the price that would be received if the investments were sold.
Calculation of Net Asset Value
          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.
          Short-term investments (including commercial paper) are valued at amortized cost when the security has 60 days or less to maturity.
          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 Invesco 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

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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 Invesco 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 Invesco believes, at the approved degree of certainty, that the price is not reflective of current market value, Invesco 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, ADRs, 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.
          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. This rate will expire and the backup withholding tax rate will be 31% for amounts paid on or after January 1, 2013, unless the 28% rate is extended, possibly retroactively to January 1, 2013, or made permanent.

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          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 Invesco Investment Services 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.
           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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PART C
OTHER INFORMATION
Item 28. Exhibits
         
a (1)
    (a) Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust of Registrant dated September 14, 2005. (10)
 
       
 
    (b) Amendment No. 1, dated May 24, 2006, to Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust of Registrant, adopted effective September 14, 2005. (12)
 
       
 
    (c) Amendment No. 2, dated July 5, 2006, to Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust of Registrant, adopted effective September 14, 2005. (12)
 
       
 
    (d) Amendment No. 3, dated May 1, 2008, to Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust of Registrant, adopted effective September 14, 2005. (16)
 
       
 
    (e) Amendment No. 4, dated April 30, 2010, to Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust of Registrant, adopted effective September 14, 2005. (18)
 
       
 
    (f) Amendment No. 5, dated June 15, 2010, to Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust of Registrant, adopted effective September 14, 2005. (18)
 
       
 
    (g) Amendment No. 6, dated April 1, 2011, to Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust of Registrant, adopted effective September 14, 2005. (20)
 
       
b (1)
    (a) Amended and Restated Bylaws of Registrant adopted effective September 14, 2005. (10)
 
       
 
    (b) Amendment No. 1, dated August 1, 2006, to Amended and Restated Bylaws of Registrant. (12)
 
       
 
    (c) Amendment No. 2, dated March 23, 2007, to Amended and Restated Bylaws of Registrant. (14)
 
       
 
    (d) Amendment No. 3, dated January 1, 2008, to Amended and Restated Bylaws of Registrant. (15)
 
       
 
    (e) Amendment No. 4, dated April 30, 2010, to Amended and Restated Bylaws of Registrant. (18)
 
       
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 November 25, 2003, between Registrant and A I M Advisors, Inc. with respect to INVESCO Treasurer’s Money Market Reserve Fund and INVESCO Treasurer’s Tax-Exempt Reserve Fund. (7)
 
       
 
    (b) Amendment No. 1, dated October 15, 2004, to the Master Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and A I M Advisors, Inc. with respect to INVESCO Treasurer’s Money Market Reserve Fund and INVESCO Treasurer’s Tax-Exempt Reserve Fund. (7)
 
       
 
    (c) Amendment No. 2, dated February 25, 2005, to the Master Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and A I M Advisors, Inc. with respect to Premier Portfolio, Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio. (10)

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    (d) Amendment No. 3, dated January 1, 2010, to the Master Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and Invesco Advisers, Inc. with respect to Premier Portfolio, Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio. (18)
 
       
 
    (e) Amendment No. 4, dated April 30, 2010, to the Master Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and Invesco Advisers, Inc. with respect to Premier Portfolio, Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio. (18)
 
       
   (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 Limited, 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. (16)
 
       
 
    (b) Amendment No. 1, dated January 1, 2010, 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 Trimark Ltd., Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Australia Limited, Invesco Global Asset Management (N.A.), Inc., Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc., and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. (18)
 
       
 
    (c) Amendment No. 2, dated April 30, 2010, Master Intergroup Sub-Advisory Contract for Mutual Funds, dated May 1, 2008, between Invesco Advisers, Inc., on behalf of Registrant, and each of Invesco Trimark Ltd., Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Australia Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. (18)
 
       
e (1)
    Underwriting Agreement, dated December 7, 2007, between Registrant and A I M Distributors, Inc., with respect to Institutional Class Shares of Premier Portfolio, Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio. (14)
 
       
   (2)
    (a) First Restated Master Distribution Agreement, dated August 18, 2003, as subsequently amended and as restated September 20, 2006, by and between Registrant (all classes of shares except Class B shares) and AIM Distributors. (12)
 
       
 
    (b) Amendment No. 1, dated December 8, 2006, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B shares). (14)
 
       
 
    (c) Amendment No. 2, dated January 31, 2007, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B shares). (14)
 
       
 
    (d) Amendment No. 3, dated February 28, 2007, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B shares). (14)
 
       
 
    (e) Amendment No. 4, dated March 9, 2007, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B shares). (14)
 
       
 
    (f) Amendment No. 5, dated April 23, 2007, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B shares). (14)
 
       
 
    (g) Amendment No. 6, dated September 28, 2007, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B shares). (14)

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    (h) Amendment No. 7, dated December 20, 2007, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B shares). (15)
 
       
 
    (i) Amendment No. 8, dated April 28, 2008, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B shares). (16)
 
       
 
    (j) Amendment No. 9, dated April 30, 2008, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B shares). (16)
 
       
 
    (k) Amendment No. 10, dated May 1, 2008, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B shares). (16)
 
       
 
    (l) Amendment No. 11, dated July 24, 2008, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B shares). (16)
 
       
 
    (m) Amendment No. 12, dated October 3, 2008, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B shares). (16)
 
       
 
    (n) Amendment No. 13, dated May 29, 2009, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B shares). (17)
 
       
 
    (o) Amendment No. 14, dated June 2, 2009, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B shares). (17)
 
       
 
    (p) Amendment No. 15, dated July 14, 2009, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B shares). (17)
 
       
 
    (q) Amendment No. 16, dated September 24, 2009, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B shares). (17)
 
       
 
    (r) Amendment No. 17, dated November 4, 2009, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B shares). (18)
 
       
 
    (s) Amendment No. 18, dated February 1, 2010, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B shares). (18)
 
       
 
    (t) Amendment No. 19, dated February 12, 2010, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B and Class B5 shares). (18)
 
       
 
    (u) Amendment No. 20, dated February 12, 2010, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B and Class B5 shares). (18)
 
       
 
    (v) Amendment No. 21, dated April 30, 2010, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B and Class B5 shares). (18)
 
       
 
    (w) Amendment No. 22, dated June 14, 2010, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B and Class B5 shares). (18)
 
       
 
    (x) Amendment No. 23, dated October 29, 2010, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B and Class B5 shares). (19)
 
       
 
    (y) Amendment No. 24, dated November 29, 2010, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B and Class B5 shares). (19)
 
       
 
    (z) Amendment No. 25, dated December 22, 2010, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B and Class B5 shares). (19)
 
       
 
    (aa) Amendment No. 26, dated May 23, 2011, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B and Class B5 shares). (20)

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    (bb) Amendment No. 27, dated May 31, 2011, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B and Class B5 shares). (20)
 
       
 
    (cc) Amendment No. 28, dated June 6, 2011, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B and Class B5 shares). (20)
 
       
 
    (dd) Amendment No. 29, dated December 14, 2011, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B and Class B5 shares). (20)
 
       
 
    (ee) Amendment No. 30, dated December 19, 2011, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B and Class B5 shares). (21)
 
       
 
    (ff) Amendment No. 31, dated December 27, 2011, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B and Class B5 shares). (21)
 
       
 
    (gg) Amendment No. 32, dated July 30, 2012, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B and Class B5 shares). (21)
 
       
 
    (hh) Amendment No. 33, dated September 24, 2012, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B and Class BX shares). (21)
 
       
 
    (ii) Amendment No. 34, dated September 25, 2012, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B and Class BX shares). (21)
 
       
 
    (jj) Amendment No. 35, dated December 7, 2012, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B and Class BX shares). (21)
 
       
    (3)
    Form of Selected Dealer Agreement between Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc. and selected dealers. (17)
 
       
    (4)
    Form of Bank Selling Group Agreement between Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc. and banks. (17)
 
       
f (1)
    Form of Invesco Funds Retirement Plan for Eligible Directors/Trustees, as approved by the Board of Directors/Trustees on December 31, 2011. (21)
 
       
   (2)
    Form of Invesco Funds Trustee Deferred Compensation Agreement for Registrant’s Non-Affiliated Directors, as approved by the Board of Directors/Trustees on December 31, 2010. (20)
 
       
g (1)
    (a) Custody Agreement between Registrant and The Bank of New York, dated December 8, 2003. (7)
 
       
 
      (b) Amendment No. 1, dated May 31, 2005, to the Custody Agreement between Registrant and The Bank of New York, dated December 8, 2003. (12)
 
       
   (2)
    Agreement among JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., The Bank of New York, A I M Investment Services, Inc. and Registrant, dated June 20, 2005. (11)
 
       
h (1)
    (a) Amended and Restated Transfer Agency Agreement, dated February 25, 2005, between Registrant and AIM Investment Services, Inc. with respect to Premier Portfolio, Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio. (7)
 
       
 
    (b) Amendment No. 1, dated July 1, 2005, to the Amended and Restated Transfer Agency Agreement between Registrant and AIM Investment Services, Inc. (11)

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   (2)
    (a) Second Amended and Restated Master Administrative Services Agreement, dated July 1, 2006, between Registrant and A I M Advisors, Inc. (12)
 
       
 
    (b) Amendment No. 1, dated January 1, 2010, to the Second Amended and Restated Master Administrative Services Agreement between Registrant and Invesco Advisers, Inc. (18)
 
       
 
    (c) Amendment No. 2, dated, April 30, 2010, to the Second Amended and Restated Master Administrative Services Agreement between Registrant and Invesco Advisers, Inc. (18)
 
       
 
    (d) Amendment No. 3, dated July 1, 2012, to the Second Amended and Restated Master Administrative Services Agreement between Registrant and Invesco Advisers, Inc. (21)
 
       
   (3)
    Sixth Amended and Restated Memorandum of Agreement, regarding securities lending, dated November 29, 2010, between Registrant, on behalf of all Funds, and Invesco Advisers, Inc. (20)
 
       
   (4)
    Memorandum of Agreement, regarding fee waivers, dated December 5, 2012, between Registrant, on behalf of Premier Portfolio and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio and Invesco Advisers, Inc. (21)
 
       
   (5)
    Third Amended and Restated Interfund Loan Agreement, dated December 30, 2005, between Registrant and A I M Advisors, Inc. (13)
 
       
i
    Legal Opinion — None.
 
       
j (1)
    Consent of Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP. (21)
 
       
   (2)
    Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. (21)
 
       
k
    Financial Statements for the period ended August 31, 2012 are incorporated by reference to the Funds’ annual reports to shareholders contained in the Registrant’s Form N-CSR on November 8, 2012.
 
       
l
    Not applicable.
 
       
m
    Not applicable.
 
       
n (1)
    Nineteenth Amended and Restated Multiple Class Plan of The Invesco Funds effective December 12, 2001, as amended and restated effective July 16, 2012. (21 )
 
       
o
    Reserved.
 
       
p (1)
    Invesco Advisers, Inc. Code of Ethics, adopted January 1, 2011, relating to Invesco Advisers, Inc. and any of its subsidiaries. (20)
 
       
   (2)
    Invesco Asset Management Limited Code of Ethics, dated 2011, relating to Invesco UK. (21)
 
       
   (3)
    Invesco Ltd. Code of Conduct, dated October 2011, relating to Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited Code of Ethics. (21)
 
       
   (4)
    Invesco Staff Ethics and Personal Share Dealing, dated January 2012, relating to Invesco Hong Kong Limited. (21)

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   (5)
    Invesco Ltd. Code of Conduct, revised October 2011, relating to Invesco Canada Ltd.; Policy No. D-6 Gifts and Entertainment, revised November 2011, and Policy No. D-7 Invesco Canada Personal Trading Policy, revised November 2010, together the Code of Ethics relating to Invesco Canada Ltd. (21)
 
       
   (6)
    Invesco Asset Management Deutschland (GmbH) Code of Ethics dated 2011 relating to Invesco Continental Europe. (20)
 
       
   (7)
    Invesco Ltd. Code of Conduct, revised October 2011, relating to Invesco Australia Limited. (21)
 
       
   (8)
    Invesco Senior Secured Management Code of Ethics. (20)
 
       
q
    Powers of Attorney for Arch, Bayley, Bunch, Crockett, Dammeyer, Dowden, Fields, Flanagan, Frischling, Mathai-Davis, Soll, Sonnenschein, Stickel, Taylor and Whalen. (19)
 
(1)   Incorporated by reference to PEA No. 31 to the registration statement filed on August 28, 2003.
 
(2)   Incorporated by reference to PEA No. 30 to the registration statement filed on August 27, 2003. (Identical except for the name of the Registrant (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust) and the date.)
 
(3)   Incorporated by reference to PEA No. 47 to the Registration Statement of INVESCO Money Market Funds, Inc. filed on August 12, 2003. (Identical except for the name of the Registrant (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust) and the date.)
 
(4)   Incorporated by reference to the Registration Statements on Form N-14 of AIM Investment Securities Funds and AIM Tax-Exempt Funds filed on August 13, 2003.
 
(5)   Incorporated by reference to PEA No. 77 to the Registration Statement of AIM Equity Funds filed on July 7, 2003.
 
(6)   Incorporated by reference to PEA No. 32 to the Registration Statement filed on October 30, 2003.
 
(7)   Incorporated by reference to PEA No. 34 to the Registration Statement filed on December 2, 2004.
 
(8)   Incorporated by reference to PEA No. 35 to the Registration Statement filed on December 23, 2004.
 
(9)   Incorporated by reference to PEA No. 36 to the Registration Statement filed on December 23, 2004.
 
(10)   Incorporated by reference to PEA No. 37 to the Registration Statement filed on October 19, 2005.
 
(11)   Incorporated by reference to PEA No. 38 to the Registration Statement filed on December 19, 2005.
 
(12)   Incorporated by reference to PEA No. 39 to the Registration Statement filed on October 13, 2006.
 
(13)   Incorporated by reference to PEA No. 40 to the Registration Statement filed on December 14, 2006.
 
(14)   Incorporated by reference to PEA No. 41 to the Registration Statement filed on December 18, 2007.
 
(15)   Incorporated by reference to PEA No. 42 to the Registration Statement filed on February 15, 2008.
 
(16)   Incorporated by reference to PEA No. 43 to the Registration Statement filed on February 17, 2008.
 
(17)   Incorporated by reference to PEA No. 44 to the Registration Statement filed on December 3, 2009.
 
(18)   Incorporated by reference to PEA No. 45 to the Registration Statement filed on October 15, 2010.
 
(19)   Incorporated by reference to PEA No. 47 to the Registration Statement filed on December 21, 2010.
 
(20)   Incorporated by reference to PEA No. 48 to the Registration Statement filed on December 14, 2011.
 
(21)   Filed herewith electronically.
Item 29. Persons Controlled by or Under Common Control With the Fund
No person is presently controlled by or under common control with the Trust.

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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 23(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 Advisers) 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 or any of its officers, directors or employees, that Invesco Advisers 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 Advisers to any series of the Registrant shall not automatically impart liability on the part of Invesco Advisers 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 9 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 Australia Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada 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, such indemnification by it is against public policy, as expressed in the Act and will be governed by final adjudication of such issue.
Item 31. Business and Other Connections of Investment Advisor
The only employment of a substantial nature of Invesco’s directors and officers is with Invesco 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 Australia Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada 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 Adviser” in the Prospectus, which comprises Part A of the Registration Statement, and to the caption “Management of the Trust” of the Statement of Additional Information which comprises 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 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 Investment Securities Funds (Invesco Investment Securities Funds)
AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds)
AIM Tax-Exempt Fund (Invesco Tax-Exempt Funds)
AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds)
Invesco Senior Loan Fund (formerly known as Invesco Van Kampen Senior Loan Fund)
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   Position and Offices with   Positions and Offices
Business Address*   Invesco Distributors, Inc.   with Registrant
Robert C. Brooks
  Director   None
 
       
Peter S. Gallagher
  Director & President   Assistant Vice President
 
       
Andrew Schlossberg
  Director   Assistant Vice President
 
       
Eric P. Johnson
  Executive Vice President   None
 
       
Karen Dunn Kelley
  Executive Vice President   Vice President
 
       
Gursh Kundan
  Executive Vice President   None
 
       
Brian Lee
  Executive Vice President   None
 
       
Ben Utt
  Executive Vice President   None
 
       
Eliot Honaker
  Senior Vice President   None
 
       
LuAnn S. Katz
  Senior Vice President   None
 
       
Lyman Missimer III
  Senior Vice President   Assistant Vice President
 
       
Greg J. Murphy
  Senior Vice President   None
 
       
David J. Nardecchia
  Senior Vice President   None
 
       
Margaret A. Vinson
  Senior Vice President   None
 
       
Gary K. Wendler
  Senior Vice President   Assistant Vice President
 
       
John M. Zerr
  Senior Vice President & Secretary   Senior Vice President, Secretary & Chief Legal Officer
 
       
Annette Lege
  Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer   None
 
       
Miranda O’Keefe
  Chief Compliance Officer   None
 
       
Yinka Akinsola
  Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
Officer
  Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer
 
*   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 relating to certain transactions in portfolio securities that are maintained by the Registrant’s Custodian, The Bank of New York Mellon, 2 Hanson Place, Brooklyn, New York 11217-1431, 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
1st Floor
Frankfurt, Germany 60322
Invesco Asset Management Limited
30 Finsbury Square
London, United Kingdom
EC2A 1AG
Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited
Roppongi Hills Mori Tower 14F
6-10-1 Roppongi
Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-6114
Invesco Australia Limited
333 Collins Street, Level 26
Melbourne Vic 3000, Australia
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 900
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M2N 6X7
Item 34. Management Services
Not applicable.
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 certifies that it meets all of the requirements for effectiveness of this Registration Statement pursuant to Rule 485(b) under the Securities Act of 1933 and 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 18th day of December, 2012.
             
    Registrant:   AIM TREASURER’S SERIES TRUST
(INVESCO TREASURER’S SERIES TRUST)
 
           
 
      By:   /s/ Karen Dunn Kelley
 
           
 
          Karen Dunn Kelley, 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/ Karen Dunn Kelley   President   December 18, 2012
         
(Karen Dunn Kelley)   (Principal Executive Officer)    
         
/s/ David C. Arch*   Trustee   December 18, 2012
         
(David C. Arch)        
         
/s/ Bob R. Baker*   Trustee   December 18, 2012
         
(Bob R. Baker)        
         
/s/ Frank S. Bayley*   Trustee   December 18, 2012
         
(Frank S. Bayley)        
         
/s/ James T. Bunch*   Trustee   December 18, 2012
         
(James T. Bunch)        
         
/s/ Bruce L. Crockett*   Chair & Trustee   December 18, 2012
         
(Bruce L. Crockett)        
         
/s/ Rodney Dammeyer**   Trustee   December 18, 2012
         
(Rod Dammeyer)        
         
/s/ Albert R. Dowden*   Trustee   December 18, 2012
         
(Albert R. Dowden)        
         
/s/ Martin L. Flanagan*   Trustee   December 18, 2012
         
(Martin L. Flanagan)        
         
/s/ Jack M. Fields*   Trustee   December 18, 2012
         
(Jack M. Fields)        

 


 

             
 
    SIGNATURES   TITLE   DATE
 
    /s/ Carl Frischling*   Trustee   December 18, 2012
             
    (Carl Frischling)        
             
    /s/ Prema Mathai-Davis*   Trustee   December 18, 2012
             
    (Prema Mathai-Davis)        
             
    /s/ Larry Soll*   Trustee   December 18, 2012
             
    (Larry Soll)        
             
    /s/ Hugo F. Sonnenschein*   Trustee   December 18, 2012
             
    (Hugo F. Sonnenschein)        
             
    /s/ Raymond Stickel, Jr.*   Trustee   December 18, 2012
             
    (Raymond Stickel, Jr.)        
             
    /s/ Wayne W. Whalen*   Trustee   December 18, 2012
             
    (Wayne W. Whalen)        
             
    /s/ Sheri Morris   Vice President & Treasurer
(Principal Financial and
 
             
    (Sheri Morris)   Accounting Officer)   December 18, 2012
           
             
*By   /s/ Philip A. Taylor        
             
    Philip A. Taylor        
    Attorney-in-Fact        
 
*Philip A. Taylor, pursuant to powers of attorney filed in Registrants Post-Effective Amendment No. 47 dated December 21, 2010.

 


 

INDEX
     
Exhibit    
Number   Description
 
e (2)(ee)
  Amendment No. 30, dated December 19, 2011, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B and Class B5 shares).
 
   
e (2)(ff)
  Amendment No. 31, dated December 27, 2011, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B and Class B5 shares).
 
   
e (2)(gg)
  Amendment No. 32, dated July 30, 2012, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B and Class B5 shares).
 
   
e (2)(hh)
  Amendment No. 33, dated September 24, 2012, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B and Class BX shares).
 
   
e (2)(ii)
  Amendment No. 34, dated September 25, 2012, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B and Class BX shares).
 
   
e (2)(jj)
  Amendment No. 35, dated December 7, 2012, to the First Restated Master Distribution Agreement (all classes of shares except Class B and Class BX shares).
 
   
f (1)
  Form of Invesco Funds Retirement Plan for Eligible Directors/Trustees, as approved by the Board of Directors/Trustees on December 31, 2011.
 
   
h (2)(d)
  Amendment No. 3, dated July 1, 2012, to the Second Amended and Restated Master Administrative Services Agreement between Registrant and Invesco Advisers, Inc.
 
   
h (4)
  Memorandum of Agreement, regarding fee waivers, dated December 5, 2012, between Registrant, on behalf of Premier Portfolio and Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio and Invesco Advisers, Inc.
 
   
j (1)
  Consent of Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLC.
 
   
j (2)
  Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
 
   
n (1)
  Nineteenth Amended and Restated Multiple Class Plan of the Invesco Funds effective December 12, 2001, as amended and restated July 16, 2012.
 
   
p (3)
  Invesco Ltd. Code of Conduct dated October 2011, relating to Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited Code of Ethics.
 
   
p (4)
  Invesco Staff Ethics and Personal Share Dealing, dated January 2012, relating to Invesco Hong Kong Limited.
 
   
p (5)
  Invesco Ltd. Code of Conduct, revised October 2011, relating to Invesco Canada Ltd., Policy No. D-6 Gifts and Entertainment, revised November 2011, and Policy No. D-7 Invesco Canada Personal Trading Policy, revised November 2010, together the Code of Ethics relating to Invesco Canada Ltd.
 
   
p (7)
  Invesco Ltd. Code of Conduct, revised October 2011, relating to Invesco Australia Limited.

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