-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, NOnv0MRTOQlM/SDlZ1b44pYnvuwbgmKagcaLNGT08W28yr7hK2LxkR9Py6WE+DGy 0ldkCq0Lvvri3wAOsV/2yg== 0000940394-10-001196.txt : 20101208 0000940394-10-001196.hdr.sgml : 20101208 20101208144745 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000940394-10-001196 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 497 PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20101208 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20101208 EFFECTIVENESS DATE: 20101208 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: EATON VANCE GROWTH TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000102816 IRS NUMBER: 042325690 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 497 SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 002-22019 FILM NUMBER: 101239608 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 BUSINESS PHONE: 617-482-8260 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: EATON VANCE GROWTH FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: VANCE SANDERS COMMON STOCK FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19820915 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BOSTON STOCK FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19730619 0000102816 S000005195 Eaton Vance Asian Small Companies Fund C000014174 Eaton Vance Asian Small Companies Fund Class A EVASX C000014175 Eaton Vance Asian Small Companies Fund Class B EBASX 0000102816 S000005200 Eaton Vance Greater China Growth Fund C000014184 Eaton Vance Greater China Growth Fund Class I C000014185 Eaton Vance Greater China Growth Fund Class A EVCGX C000014186 Eaton Vance Greater China Growth Fund Class B EMCGX C000014187 Eaton Vance Greater China Growth Fund Class C ECCGX 0000102816 S000005202 Eaton Vance Worldwide Health Sciences Fund C000014191 Eaton Vance Worldwide Health Sciences Fund Class A ETHSX C000014192 Eaton Vance Worldwide Health Sciences Fund Class B EMHSX C000014193 Eaton Vance Worldwide Health Sciences Fund Class C ECHSX C000014194 Eaton Vance Worldwide Health Sciences Fund Class R ERHSX C000081646 Eaton Vance Worldwide Health Sciences Fund Class I 497 1 gtprosupp2.htm GROWTH TRUST 497 DTD 12-8-2010 gtprosupp2.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing

EATON VANCE ASIAN SMALL COMPANIES FUND
EATON VANCE GREATER CHINA GROWTH FUND
EATON VANCE WORLDWIDE HEALTH SCIENCES FUND
Supplement to Prospectus dated January 1, 2010

1. The following replaces the second and third paragraphs under "Information about the Fund" in "Shareholder Account Features":

The Eaton Vance funds have established policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of portfolio holdings and other information concerning Fund characteristics. A description of these policies and procedures is provided below and in the Statement of Additional Information. Such policies and procedures regarding disclosure of portfolio holdings are designed to prevent the misuse of material, non-public information about the funds.

The Fund will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC”) a list of its portfolio holdings as of the end of the first and third fiscal quarters on Form N-Q. The Fund’s annual and semiannual reports (as filed on Form N-CSR) and each Form N-Q may be viewed on the SEC’s website (www.sec.gov). The most recent fiscal and calendar quarter end holdings may also be viewed on the Eaton Vance website (www.eatonvance.com). Portfolio holdings information that is filed with the SEC is posted on the Eaton Vance website approximately 60 days after the end of the quarter to which it relates. Portfolio holdings information as of each month end is posted to the website 30 days after such month end. The Fund also posts information about certain portfolio characteristics (such as top ten holdings and asset allocation) as of the most recent calendar quarter end on the Eaton Vance website approximately ten business days after the calendar quarter end and the Fun d may also post performance attribution as of a month end or more frequently if deemed appropriate.

The following changes are effective as of January 1, 2011:

1. For Eaton Vance Asian Small Companies Fund, the following replaces the "Shareholder Fees" table under "Fees and Expenses of the Fund" in "Fund Summary":

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)  Class A  Class B 

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of offering price)  5.75%  None 
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of net asset value at purchase or redemption)  None  5.00% 

 

2. For Eaton Vance Greater China Growth Fund, the following replaces the "Shareholder Fees" table under "Fees and Expenses of the Fund" in "Fund Summary":

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)  Class A  Class B  Class C  Class I 

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of offering price)  5.75%  None  None  None 
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of net asset value at purchase or redemption)  None  5.00%  1.00%  None 

 

3. For Eaton Vance Worldwide Health Sciences Fund, the following replaces the "Shareholder Fees" table under "Fees and Expenses of the Fund" in "Fund Summary":

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)  Class A  Class B  Class C  Class I  Class R 

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of offering price)  5.75%  None  None  None  None 
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lower of net asset value at purchase or redemption)  None  5.00%  1.00%  None  None 

 

4. The following replaces the second paragraph under "Restrictions on Excessive Trading and Market Timing" in "Purchasing Shares":

A fund that invests all or a portion of its assets in foreign securities may be susceptible to a time zone arbitrage strategy in which shareholders attempt to take advantage of Fund share prices that may not reflect developments in a foreign securities market that occur after the close of such market but prior to the pricing of Fund shares. In addition, a fund that invests in securities that are, among other things, thinly traded, traded infrequently or relatively illiquid (including certain securities that may be held by a Fund, such as restricted securities and certain small and mid-cap companies) is susceptible to the risk that the current market price for such securities may not accurately reflect current market values. A shareholder may seek to engage in short-term trading to take advantage of these pricing differences (commonly referred to as “price arbitrage”). The investment adviser is authorized to use the fair value of a security if prices are unav ailable or are deemed unreliable (see “Valuing Shares”). The use of fair value pricing and the restrictions on excessive trading and market timing described below are intended to reduce a shareholder’s ability to engage in price or time zone arbitrage to the detriment of a Fund.


5. The following replaces "Class A shares" under "Choosing a Share Class" in "Purchasing Shares":

Class A shares are offered at net asset value plus a front-end sales charge of up to 5.75%. This charge is deducted from the amount you invest. The Class A sales charge is reduced for purchases of $50,000 or more. The sales charge applicable to your purchase may be reduced under the right of accumulation or a statement of intention, which are described in “Reducing or Eliminating Class A Sales Charges” under “Sales Charges” below. Some investors may be eligible to purchase Class A shares at net asset value under certain circumstances, which are also described below. Class A shares pay distribution and service fees equal to 0.50% (0.25% in the case of Eaton Vance Worldwide Health Sciences Fund) annually of average daily net assets.

6. The following replaces "Class I shares" under "Choosing a Share Class" in "Purchasing Shares" for Eaton Vance Greater China Growth Fund and Eaton Vance Worldwide Health Sciences Fund:

Class I shares are offered to clients of financial intermediaries who (i) charge such clients an ongoing fee for advisory, investment, consulting or similar services, or (ii) have entered into an agreement with the principal underwriter to offer Class I shares through a no-load network or platform. Such clients may include individuals, corporations, endowments, foundations and qualified plans (as described above). Class I shares are also offered to investment and institutional clients of Eaton Vance and its affiliates and certain persons affiliated with Eaton Vance and certain Fund service providers. Class I shares do not pay distribution or service fees.

7. The following replaces "Class R shares" under "Choosing a Share Class" in "Purchasing Shares" for Eaton Vance Worldwide Health Sciences Fund:

Class R shares are offered at net asset value with no front-end sales charge to retirement plan clients of financial intermediaries who charge such clients an ongoing fee for advisory, investment, consulting or similar services. Retirement plan clients include pension plans (including tax-deferred retirement plans and profit-sharing plans), Individual Retirement Account rollovers and non-qualified deferred compensation programs. Class R shares pay distribution and service fees equal to 0.50% annually of average daily net assets.

8. The following replaces the first paragraph beneath the table under "Redeeming Shares":

If you redeem shares, your redemption price will be based on the net asset value per share next computed after the redemption request is received in proper form (meaning that it is complete and contains all necessary information) by the Fund’s transfer agent or your financial intermediary. Your redemption proceeds normally will be paid in cash within seven days, reduced by the amount of any applicable CDSC and any federal income and state tax required to be withheld. Payments will be sent by regular mail. However, if you have given complete written authorization in advance, you may request that the redemption proceeds be wired directly to your bank account. The bank designated may be any bank in the United States. The request may be made by calling 1-800-262-1122 or by sending a Medallion signature guaranteed letter of instruction to the transfer agent (see back cover for address). Corporations, trusts and other entities may need to provide additional documentati on. You may be required to pay the costs of such transaction by the Fund or your bank. No costs are currently charged by the Fund. However, charges may apply for expedited mail delivery services. The Fund may suspend or terminate the expedited payment procedure upon at least 30 days’ notice.

9. The third paragraph beneath the table under "Redeeming Shares" is hereby deleted in its entirety.

10. The following replaces "Withdrawal Plan" under "Shareholder Account Features":

Withdrawal Plan. You may redeem shares on a regular periodic basis by establishing a systematic withdrawal plan. Withdrawals will not be subject to any applicable CDSC if they are, in the aggregate, less than or equal to 12% annually of the greater of either the initial account balance or the current account balance. Because purchases of Class A shares are generally subject to an initial sales charge, Class A shareholders should not make withdrawals from their accounts while also making purchases.

11. The following replaces the first paragraph under "Exchange Privilege" in "Shareholder Account Features":

Exchange Privilege. You may exchange your Fund shares for shares of the same Class of another Eaton Vance fund. Exchanges are made at net asset value. If your shares are subject to a CDSC, the CDSC will continue to apply to your new shares at the same CDSC rate. For purposes of the CDSC, your shares will continue to age from the date of your original purchase of Fund shares.

December 8, 2010   4945-12/10     ASCGHSPS

 

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