REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
PRE-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO.

REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940
POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 19 (X)
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ABOUT THE FUNDS

INTRODUCTION

This prospectus provides information about the Prudential Investment Portfolios 2 (Core Fund), which consists of six separate series—the Prudential Core Short-Term Bond Fund (Short-Term Bond Fund), the Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund, the National Municipal Money Market Fund, the Prudential Core Ultra Short Bond Fund (Ultra Short Bond Fund), the Government Money Market Fund and the Treasury Money Market Fund (each, a Fund and collectively, the Funds or Core Fund). Prior to March 30, 2016, the Ultra Short Bond Fund’s name was Prudential Core Taxable Money Market Fund.

While the Funds that comprise the Core Fund have some common attributes, each Fund has its own portfolio managers, investment objective and policies, performance information, and risks. Therefore, some sections of this prospectus deal with each Fund separately, while other sections address two or more Funds at the same time. In sections that concern only one particular Fund as identified in the applicable section heading, the “Fund” refers to that particular Fund.

Shares of each Fund are available for purchase only by investment companies managed by Prudential Investments LLC (PI) and certain current and future investment advisory clients of PGIM, Inc. (PGIM). Purchasers of shares of Short-Term Bond Fund and Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund must be eligible to rely on an Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the Commission) that permits their joint investment in the Funds. The Short-Term Bond Fund and Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund are managed in compliance with the terms and conditions of the Order. Other Funds are available to investment companies managed by PI and clients of PGIM in accordance with applicable provisions of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (1940 Act), and the rules and regulations of the Commission under the 1940 Act.

Presently, only the Ultra Short Bond Fund and the Short-Term Bond Fund are operational and available for investment.

Shares of the Funds have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (Securities Act), or the securities laws of any state. Each Fund issues its shares only in private placement transactions in accordance with Regulation D or other applicable exemptions under the Securities Act. This prospectus and the related Statement of Additional Information are not an offer to sell, or a solicitation of any offer to buy, any security to the public within the meaning of the Securities Act.

Shares of the Funds are subject to restrictions on transferability and resale and may not be transferred or resold except as permitted under the Securities Act. Shares may be redeemed only in accordance with the procedures set forth in this prospectus and the related Statement of Additional Information.

HOW THE FUNDS INVEST

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES

Short-Term Bond Fund

The investment objective of this Fund is income consistent with relative stability of principal. This means we seek investments that will provide a high level of current income, but which are expected to experience minimal fluctuations in value. Under normal circumstances, we invest at least 80% of the Fund's investable assets in money market obligations, bonds and other fixed income debt obligations such as US Government securities (US Treasury bills, notes and bonds), mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, foreign securities and other short-term debt obligations. While we make every effort to achieve our objective, we can't guarantee success. Our investment objective is not a fundamental investment policy, which means that it can be changed with the approval of the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board), but without shareholder approval.

The Fund will invest at least 65% of its total assets in debt obligations with a remaining average life of three years or less. For purposes of this percentage limitation, the investments may include obligations that have stated maturities in excess of three years, but which have a remaining average life not exceeding three years.

The money market obligations that the Fund may purchase will be rated in one of the two highest quality rating categories by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO), such as Moody's Investors Service, Inc. (rated at least MIG-2 or P-2) or Standard & Poor's Ratings Services (rated at least SP-1 or A-2). For bonds and other fixed income debt obligations, the Fund may purchase only obligations that are rated as “investment grade” by an NRSRO. This means that the obligation has received one of the four highest ratings by an NRSRO. In the event that a security receives different ratings from different NRSROs, the Fund will treat the security as being rated in the highest rating category received from an NRSRO. We may also invest in instruments that are not rated, but which we believe are of comparable quality to the instruments described above.

From time to time we may invest up to 35% of the Fund's total assets in debt obligations with remaining maturities in excess of three years. These obligations may offer higher interest rates, but may also be more sensitive to interest rate changes, which means that the NAV per share of shares of the Fund may be more susceptible to principal fluctuations.

A money market obligation is an obligation that matures in 397 days or less in accordance with the requirements of Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act. A mortgage-backed security is a security that is backed by mortgage obligations. Investors in these securities receive payments of interest, principal or both interest and principal on the underlying mortgages. An asset-backed security is a loan, note or other investment that pays interest based upon the cash flow of a pool of assets, such as mortgages, loans and credit card receivables. Certificates of deposit, time deposits and bankers' acceptances are obligations issued by or through a bank. These instruments depend upon the strength of the borrowing bank to give investors comfort that the borrowing will be repaid when promised.

Debt obligations in general, including those listed above and any others that we may purchase, are basically written promises to repay a debt. Among the various types of debt securities we may purchase, the terms of repayment may vary, as may the commitment of other parties to honor the obligations of the issuer of the security. We may purchase securities that include demand features, which allow us to demand repayment of a debt obligation before the obligation is due or “matures.” This means that longer-term securities can be purchased because of our expectation that we can demand repayment of the obligation at an agreed-upon price within a relatively short period of time.

issuers, like the Farm Credit System, depend entirely upon their own resources to repay their debt and are subject to the risk of default like private issuers. On September 7, 2008, the Federal Housing Finance Agency, an independent regulatory agency, placed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac into conservatorship. Although the US Government has recently provided financial support to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, there can be no assurance that it will support these or other government-sponsored enterprises in the future.

Foreign securities and foreign markets involve additional risk. Foreign laws and accounting standards typically are not as strict as they are in the US. Foreign fixed income and currency markets may be less stable than US markets. Changes in the exchange rates of foreign currencies can affect the value of foreign assets.

The Board can change investment policies that are not fundamental. For more information, see “Investment Risks” below and “Description of the Funds, Their Investments and Risks” in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). The SAI contains more information about the Fund.

Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund

The investment objective of this Fund is a high level of current income exempt from federal income taxes. We invest at least 80% of the Fund's investable assets in municipal debt obligations that are exempt from Federal income taxes. While we make every effort to achieve our objective, we cannot guarantee success. Our investment objective is a fundamental investment policy, which means that it cannot be changed without shareholder approval.

The Fund will invest at least 65% of its total assets in municipal debt obligations with a remaining average life of three years or less. For purposes of this percentage limitation, the investments may include municipal debt obligations that have stated maturities in excess of three years, but which have remaining maturities not exceeding three years. Interest on certain municipal debt obligations may be a preference item for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT Paper), which means that certain investors who receive distributions from the Fund will be subject to federal income taxes on such distributions. The Fund may invest in AMT Paper without limit.

The Fund may purchase obligations that are rated as “medium grade” by a NRSRO, which means that the obligation is rated as being neither highly protected nor poorly secured. The ability of the issuer to make the interest and principal payments on these municipal debt obligations may appear adequate for the present, but certain protective elements may be lacking or may be characteristically unreliable over any extended period of time. Such obligations lack outstanding investment characteristics and in fact may have speculative characteristics as well. We may also invest in instruments that are not rated, but which we believe are of comparable quality to the instruments described above.

The Fund may also invest in inverse floaters, zero coupon municipal securities, and money market obligations. Inverse floaters are debt instruments with a floating or variable interest rate that moves in the opposite direction of the interest rate on another security or the value of an index. The price of an inverse floater will be considerably more volatile than that of a fixed-rate bond. Zero coupon municipal securities do not pay current interest, but are purchased at a discount from their face value. The Fund may only purchase money market obligations rated in one of the two highest quality rating categories by a NRSRO.

From time to time, we may invest up to 35% of the Fund's total assets in debt obligations with remaining maturities in excess of three years. These obligations may offer higher interest rates, but may also be more sensitive to interest rate changes, which means that the net asset value (NAV) of shares of the Fund may be more susceptible to principal fluctuations.

The Board can change investment policies that are not fundamental. For more information, see “Investment Risks” below and “Description of the Funds, Their Investments and Risks” in the SAI. The SAI contains more information about the Fund.

Ultra Short Bond Fund

The investment objective of this Fund is current income consistent with the preservation of capital and the maintenance of liquidity. This means the Fund seeks investments that will provide a high level of current income. While we make every effort to achieve our objective, we cannot guarantee success. The Fund’s investment objective is not a fundamental investment policy, which means that it can be changed with the approval of the Fund’s Board, but without shareholder approval. The Fund is not a money market fund that operates in compliance with amended Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act and its net asset value will fluctuate.

The Fund invests in a diversified portfolio of short-term debt obligations issued by the US Government, its agencies and instrumentalities, as well as commercial paper, asset-backed securities, funding agreements, variable rate demand notes, bills, notes and other obligations issued by banks, corporations and other companies (including trust structures), obligations issued by foreign banks, companies or foreign governments, and municipal bonds and notes.

The Fund seeks to invest in securities that present minimal credit risk. The fund will invest in securities that are (1) rated in one of the two highest short-term rating categories by at least two NRSROs (or if only one NRSRO has rated the security, as rated by that NRSRO); or (2) if unrated, of comparable quality in the subadviser’s judgment (“high-quality” investments). Securities rated in the highest short-term rating category by at least two NRSROs (or if only one NRSRO has rated the security, as rated by that NRSRO) or, if unrated, of comparable quality in the subadviser's judgment are referred to as “first tier securities.” Securities rated in the second-highest category by at least two NRSROs (or if only one NRSRO has rated the security, as rated by that NRSRO) or, if unrated, of comparable quality in the subadviser's judgment, are referred to as “second tier securities.”

The Fund will invest in securities maturing in 397 days or less or in longer-term securities that are accompanied by demand features that will shorten the effective maturity of the securities to 397 days or less or in floating rate or variable rate government/agency securities where the variable rate of interest is adjusted no less frequently than every 397 calendar days (“short-duration” investments).

The Fund will (i) maintain a dollar-weighted average portfolio of 60 calendar days or less and (ii) a dollar-weighted average life (portfolio maturity measured without reference to any maturity shortening provisions) of 120 calendar days or less.

The Fund may invest up to 100% of total assets in high-quality short-duration investments, as defined above, of all types. The Fund may invest up to 100% of total assets in U.S. dollar-denominated foreign securities. The Fund will attempt to maintain daily portfolio liquidity of 10% of total assets and weekly portfolio liquidity of 30% of total assets. Specifically, the Fund will attempt to hold at least 10% of its total assets in “daily liquid assets” and at least 30% of its total assets in “weekly liquid assets.” Daily liquid assets include cash (including demand deposits), direct obligations of the US Government and securities (including repurchase agreements) that will mature or are subject to a demand feature that is exercisable and payable within one business day. Weekly liquid assets include cash (including demand deposits), direct obligations of the US Government, agency discount notes with remaining maturities of 60 days or less, and securities (including repurchase agreements) that will mature or are subject to a demand feature that is exercisable and payable within five business days. In addition the Fund may invest up to 5% of its total assets in the securities of any one first tier issuer (although the Fund may invest up to 25% of total assets in first tier securities of an issuer for a period of up to three business days) and may invest up to 3% of its total assets in second tier securities, with additional restrictions of 0.5% per single issuer of second tier securities and such second tier securities having a final maturity not exceeding 45 days. The Fund invests no more than 10% of assets in securities issued by or subject to demand features or guarantees from the institution that issued the demand feature or guarantee, with a limit of 2.5% of assets for securities rated in the second highest rating category by a NRSRO issued by or subject to demand features or guarantees from the institution that issued the demand feature or guarantee. The Fund may purchase debt securities that include demand features. The Fund may purchase floating rate and variable

rate securities. The Fund may invest in loans arranged through private negotiations between a corporation as the borrower and one or more financial institutions as the lenders, including loan participations. The Fund may invest in repurchase agreements. From time to time, the Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis.

The Fund may also invest in other debt obligations issued or guaranteed by the US Government and government-related entities. Some of these debt securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the US Government, like obligations of the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA or “Ginnie Mae”). Debt securities issued by other government entities, like obligations of the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA or “Fannie Mae”) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC or “Freddie Mac”), are not backed by the full faith and credit of the US Government. However, these issuers have the ability to borrow limited amounts from the US Treasury to help meet their obligations. In contrast, the debt securities of other government-related issuers, like the Farm Credit System, depend entirely upon their own resources to repay their debt and are subject to the risk of default like private issuers. On September 7, 2008, the Federal Housing Finance Agency, an independent regulatory agency, placed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac into conservatorship. Although the US Government has recently provided financial support to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, there can be no assurance that it will support these or other Government-sponsored enterprises in the future.

Commercial paper is short-term debt obligations of banks, corporations, municipalities and other borrowers. The obligations are usually issued by financially strong businesses and often include a line of credit to protect purchasers of the obligations. Funding agreements are contracts issued by insurance companies that guarantee a return of principal, plus some amount of interest. An asset-backed security is a loan or note that pays interest based upon the cash flow of a pool of assets, such as mortgages, loans, credit card receivables, corporate receivables, and corporate and municipal securities. Certificates of deposit, time deposits, bankers' acceptances and bank notes are obligations issued by or through a bank. These instruments depend upon the strength of the borrowing bank to give investors comfort that the borrowing will be repaid when promised. The Fund may invest without limit in obligations of US banks and may concentrate in the banking industry.

Municipal bonds and notes may be general obligation or revenue bonds. General obligation bonds or notes are secured by the issuer's pledge of its 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 or from the proceeds of a special excise tax or other specific revenue source but not from the general taxing power. Municipal notes also include tax-exempt or municipal commercial paper, which is likely to be issued to meet seasonal working capital needs of a municipality or interim construction financing and to be paid from general revenues of the municipality or refinanced with long-term debt. In most cases, municipal commercial paper may be backed by letters of credit, lines of credit, lending agreements, note repurchase agreements or other credit facility agreements offered by banks or other institutions.

The Fund's investments also include variable rate demand obligations (VRDOs) and VRDOs in the form of participation interests (Participating VRDOs) in variable rate tax-exempt obligations held by financial institutions. The VRDOs in which the Fund may invest are tax-exempt obligations that contain a floating or variable interest rate adjustment formula and an unconditional right of demand on the part of the holder to receive payment of the unpaid principal plus accrued interest on a short notice period not exceeding seven days. Participating VRDOs provide the Fund with a specified undivided interest (up to 100%) of the underlying obligations and the right to demand payment of the unpaid principal plus accrued interest on the Participating VRDOs from the financial institution on a short notice period not exceeding seven days. There is a possibility, because of default or insolvency, that the demand features of certain VRDOs or Participating VRDOs may not be honored.

Master Notes and Debt Obligations in general, including those listed above and any others that we may purchase, are basically written promises to repay a debt. Among the various types of debt securities we may purchase, the terms of repayment may vary, as may the commitment of other parties to honor the obligations of the issuer of the

security. We may purchase securities that include demand features, which allow us to demand repayment of a debt obligation before the obligation is due or “matures.” This means that longer-term securities can be purchased because of our expectation that we can demand repayment of the obligation at an agreed-upon price within a relatively short period of time.

Foreign securities and foreign markets involve additional risks. Foreign laws and accounting standards typically are not as strict as they are in the US. Foreign fixed income and currency markets may be less stable than US markets. Changes in the exchange rates of foreign currencies can affect the value of foreign assets. The Fund limits its investments in foreign securities to high quality, US dollar denominated obligations of foreign issuers, such as foreign banks and foreign governments.

The securities that we may purchase may change over time as new types of high-quality, short-duration investments are developed.

Any of the high-quality, short-duration investments that the Fund may purchase may be accompanied by the right to resell the instrument prior to the instrument's maturity. In addition, we may separately purchase rights to resell these instruments. These rights are referred to as “puts” and are acquired by the Fund to protect against a possible decline in the market value of the securities to which the puts relate in the event of interest rate fluctuations and, in the case of liquidity puts, to shorten the effective maturity of the security.

The Board can change investment policies that are not fundamental. For more information, see “Investment Risks” below and “Description of the Funds, Their Investments and Risks” in the SAI. The SAI contains more information about the Fund.

National Municipal Money Market Fund

The investment objective of this Fund is current income exempt from federal income taxes, preservation of capital and maintenance of liquidity. This means we seek investments that will provide a high level of tax-exempt current income. While we make every effort to achieve our objective, we cannot guarantee success. Our investment objective is a fundamental investment policy, which means that it cannot be changed without shareholder approval.

We invest at least 80% of the Fund's investable assets in a diversified portfolio of short-term debt obligations issued by states, territories and possessions of the United States and the District of Columbia and their respective political subdivisions, the interest on which is wholly exempt from federal income taxes. The exemption from federal income taxes is supported by an opinion of counsel to the issuer. These securities are generally known as “Municipal Bonds” or “Municipal Notes.” Interest on certain Municipal Bonds and Municipal Notes may be a preference item for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT Paper), which means that certain investors who receive distributions from the Fund will be subject to federal income taxes on such distributions. The Fund may invest in AMT Paper without limit.

If the Fund becomes operational and available for investment, it will comply with all requirements of Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act.

The Board can change investment policies that are not fundamental. For more information, see “Investment Risks” below and “Description of the Funds, Their Investments and Risks” in the SAI. The SAI contains more information about the Fund.

Treasury Money Market Fund

The investment objective of this Fund is current income consistent with the preservation of capital and the maintenance of liquidity. This means we seek investments that will provide a high level of current income. While we make every effort to achieve our objective, we can't guarantee success. Our investment objective is a fundamental investment policy, which means that it cannot be changed without shareholder approval.

We invest at least 80% of the Fund's investable assets in a diversified portfolio of short-term debt obligations issued by the US Treasury that are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States.

If the Fund becomes operational and available for investment, it will comply with all requirements of Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act.

The Board can change investment policies that are not fundamental. For more information, see “Investment Risks” below and “Description of the Funds, Their Investments and Risks” in the SAI. The SAI contains more information about the Series.

Government Money Market Fund

The investment objective of this Fund is current income consistent with the preservation of capital and the maintenance of liquidity. This means we seek investments that will provide a high level of current income. While we make every effort to achieve our objective, we cannot guarantee success. Our investment objective is a fundamental investment policy, which means that it cannot be changed without shareholder approval.

We invest at least 80% of the Fund's investable assets in a diversified portfolio of short-term debt obligations issued by the US Government, its agencies and instrumentalities.

If the Fund becomes operational and available for investment, it will comply with all requirements of Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act.

The Board can change investment policies that are not fundamental. For more information, see “Investment Risks” below and “Description of the Funds, Their Investments and Risks” in the SAI. The SAI contains more information about the Fund.

Principal Risks

The following summarizes the principal risks of investing in the Funds. For additional information on the principal and non-principal risks of investing in the Funds, see “Investment Risks” in this Prospectus.

Short-Term Bond Fund

Although we try to invest wisely, all investments involve risk. Since the Fund invests primarily in debt obligations, there is the risk that the value of a particular obligation could go down. Debt obligations generally are subject to credit risk —the risk that the issuer or counterparty may be unable to make principal and interest payments when they are due; market risk —the risk that the securities could lose value (sometimes rapidly and unpredictably) because interest rates change or because securities markets are volatile, regardless of how well an individual company performs; and interest rate risk— the risk that the securities in which the Fund invests could lose value because of interest rate changes.

Certain types of debt obligations, such as mortgage-backed securities and asset-backed securities, are also subject to prepayment risk and extension risk. When interest rates fall, the issuers of debt obligations may prepay principal more quickly than expected and the Fund may be required to reinvest the proceeds at a lower interest rate. This is referred to as “prepayment risk.” When interest rates rise, debt obligations may be repaid more slowly than expected and the value of the Fund's holdings may fall sharply. This is referred to as “extension risk.”

The financial crisis that began in 2008 has caused a significant decline in the value and liquidity of many securities. In response to the crisis, the US and other governments and US and foreign central banks have taken steps to support financial markets. The withdrawal of this support, failure of efforts in response to the crisis, or investor perception that such efforts are not succeeding could negatively affect financial markets generally as well as the value and liquidity of certain securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and other countries are changing many aspects of financial regulation. The impact of these changes on the markets, and the practical implications for market participants, may not be fully known for some time.

The Fund’s investment in foreign securities involves additional risks. For example, foreign banks and companies generally are not subject to regulatory requirements comparable to those applicable to US banks and companies. In addition, political developments and changes in currency rates may adversely affect the value of foreign securities. In all cases, however, we invest only in US dollar-denominated securities.

Certain of the Fund's investments are subject to liquidity risk -the risk that the Fund may invest to a greater degree in instruments that trade in lower volumes and may be less liquid than other investments or that the Fund may make investments that may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions. When there is no willing buyer and investments cannot be readily sold at the desired time or price, the Fund may have to accept a lower price or may not be able to sell the instrument at all. An inability to sell a portfolio position can adversely affect the Fund's value or prevent the Fund from being able to take advantage of other investment opportunities.

Not all US Government securities are insured or guaranteed by the US Government; some are only insured or guaranteed by the issuing agency, which must rely on its own resources to repay the debt, and are subject to risk of default like private issuers.

The Fund is subject to a variety of laws and regulations which govern its operations. Similarly, the businesses and other issuers of the securities and other instruments in which the Fund invests are also subject to considerable regulation. These laws and regulations are subject to change. A change in laws and regulations may materially impact the Fund, a security, business, sector or market. For example, a change in laws or regulations made by the US Government or a regulatory body may impact the ability of the Fund to achieve its investment objective, or may impact the Fund's investment policies and/or strategies, or may reduce the attractiveness of an investment.

There is also risk involved in the investment strategies we may use. There is always the risk that investments will not perform as we thought they would. Like any mutual fund, an investment in the Fund could lose value, and you could lose money.

An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any other government agency.

Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund

Although we try to invest wisely, all investments involve risk. Since the Fund invests primarily in debt obligations, there is the risk that the value of a particular obligation could go down. Debt obligations are generally subject to credit risk —the risk that the issuer may be unable to make principal and interest payments when they are due, as well as market risk —the risk that the securities could lose value because interest rates change or investors lose confidence in the ability of issuers in general to pay back their debt. The Fund's investments in municipal asset-backed securities are also subject to prepayment risk —the risk that the underlying obligations may be prepaid, partially or completely, generally during times of falling interest rates, which could adversely affect yield and could require the Fund to reinvest in lower yielding obligations.

The value of medium quality municipal debt obligations is more likely to react to developments affecting credit or market risk than higher rated obligations.

There is always the risk that investments will not perform as we thought they would. Like any mutual fund, an investment in the Fund could lose value, and you could lose money.

An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the FDIC or any other government agency.

National Municipal Money Market Fund

Although we try to invest wisely, all investments involve risk. Since the Fund invests in debt obligations, there is the risk that the value of a particular obligation could go down. Debt obligations are generally subject to credit risk —the risk that the issuer may be unable to make principal and interest payments when they are due, as well as market risk —the risk that the securities could lose value because interest rates change or investors lose confidence in the ability of issuers in general to pay back their debt. The Fund's investments in municipal asset-backed securities are also subject to prepayment risk —the risk that the underlying obligations may be prepaid, partially or completely, generally during times of falling interest rates, which could adversely affect yield and could require the Fund to reinvest in lower yielding obligations.

An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the FDIC or any other government agency. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of an investment in the Fund at $1 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund.

Ultra Short Bond Fund

Although we try to invest wisely, all investments involve risk. Since the Fund invests exclusively in debt obligations, there is the risk that the value of a particular obligation could go down. Debt obligations generally are subject to credit risk —the risk that the issuer or counterparty may be unable to make principal and interest payments when they are due; market risk —the risk that the securities could lose value (sometimes rapidly and unpredictably) because interest rates change or because securities markets are volatile, regardless of how well an individual issuer performs; and interest rate risk —the risk that the securities in which the Fund invests could lose value because of interest rate changes. The Fund is not a money market fund and is not subject to the strict rules that govern the quality, maturity, liquidity and other features of securities that money market funds may purchase. Under normal conditions, the Fund's investments may be more susceptible than a money market fund to interest rate risk, valuation risk, credit risk and other risks relevant to the Fund's investments. The Fund does not attempt to maintain a stable net asset value. Therefore, the Fund's net asset value per share will fluctuate.

The Fund invests in high-quality, short-duration investments. As a result, the amount of income received by the Fund will go up or down depending on day-to-day variations in short-term interest rates. Investing in high quality, short-term instruments may result in a lower yield (the income on an investor’s investment) than investing in lower quality or longer-term instruments. When interest rates are very low, the Fund’s expenses could absorb all or a significant portion of the Fund’s income. If interest rates increase, the Fund’s yield may not increase proportionately. For example, the Fund’s manager may discontinue any temporary voluntary fee waiver.

The Fund's investment in foreign securities involves additional risks. For example, foreign banks and companies generally are not subject to regulatory requirements comparable to those applicable to US banks and companies. In addition, political developments and changes in currency rates may adversely affect the value of foreign securities. In all cases, however, we invest only in US dollar-denominated securities.

The Fund may experience periods of heavy withdrawals that could cause the Fund to liquidate its assets at inopportune times or at a loss or depressed value, particularly during periods of declining or illiquid markets. Withdrawal risk is greater to the extent that the Fund’s investors have shareholders with large shareholdings, short

investment horizons, or unpredictable cash flow needs. In addition, withdrawal risk is heightened during periods of overall market turmoil. The withdrawal by one or more large investors of their holdings in the Fund could cause the remaining investors in the Fund to lose money. Further, if one decision maker has control of beneficial interests in the Fund owned by separate Fund investors, including clients or affiliates of the Fund’s investment manager, withdrawals by these investors may further increase the Fund’s withdrawal risk. In addition, the Fund may suspend withdrawals when permitted by applicable regulations.

Government Money Market Fund

Although we try to invest wisely, all investments involve risk. Since the Fund invests in debt obligations, there is the risk that the value of a particular obligation could go down. Debt obligations of the US Government are generally subject to market risk, the risk that the securities could lose value because of interest rate changes. Not all US Government securities are insured or guaranteed by the US Government - some are only insured or guaranteed by the issuing agency, which must rely on its own resources to repay the debt, and are subject to risk of default like private issuers.

Like any mutual fund, an investment in the Fund could lose value, and you could lose money. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the FDIC or any other government agency. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of an investment at $1 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund.

Treasury Money Market Fund

Although we try to invest wisely, all investments involve risk. Since the Fund invests in debt obligations, there is the risk that the value of a particular obligation could go down. Debt obligations of the US Treasury are generally subject to market risk —the risk that the securities could lose value because of interest rate changes.

OTHER INVESTMENTS AND STRATEGIES

We may also use the following investments and strategies to try to increase the Funds' returns or protect their assets if market conditions warrant.

Repurchase Agreements Each Fund (except the Treasury Money Market Fund) intends to use repurchase agreements, where a party agrees to sell a security to a Fund and then repurchase it at an agreed-upon price at a stated time. This creates a fixed return for a Fund. A Fund will only enter into these repurchase agreements with parties whom we believe can honor their obligations in the transactions. The Ultra Short Bond Fund uses repurchase agreements as a principal investment strategy.

Reverse Repurchase Agreements Each Fund may use reverse repurchase agreements, where we borrow money on a temporary basis by selling a security with an obligation to repurchase it at an agreed-upon price at a stated time.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Securities Each Fund may also purchase money market or other obligations on a “when-issued” or “delayed delivery” basis. When a Fund makes this type of purchase, the price and interest rates are fixed at the time of purchase, but delivery and payment for the obligations take place at a later time. A Fund does not earn interest income until the date the obligations are delivered.

Floating and Variable Rate Securities Each Fund may purchase floating rate and variable rate securities. These securities pay interest at rates that change periodically to reflect changes in market interest rates. Because these securities adjust the interest they pay, they may be beneficial when interest rates are rising because of the additional return a Fund will receive, and they may be detrimental when interest rates are falling because of the reduction in interest payments to a Fund. The Ultra Short Bond Fund purchases floating and variable rate securities as a principal investment strategy.

Additional Strategies Each Fund also follows certain policies when it borrows money (a Fund may borrow up to 33¹⁄3% of the value of its total assets and may pledge up to 33¹⁄3% of its total assets to secure these borrowings); lends its securities to others (each Fund may lend up to 33¹⁄3% of its total assets, including collateral received in the transaction); and holds illiquid securities (each Fund, except the Short-Term Bond Fund and the Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund, may hold up to 5% of its total assets in securities, including certain restricted securities, which do not have a readily available market, repurchase agreements with maturities longer than seven days and VRDOs or Participating VRDOs with notice periods for demand of unpaid principal and accrued interest exceeding seven days; the Short-Term Bond Fund and the Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund may each hold up to 15% of its respective net assets in such illiquid securities). Each Fund is subject to certain investment restrictions that are fundamental policies, which means that they cannot be changed without shareholder approval. For more information about these restrictions, see the SAI.

Derivative Strategies We may use a number of alternative investment strategies—including derivatives —to try to improve the Short-Term Bond Fund's and the Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund's returns and to protect their respective assets, although we cannot guarantee these strategies will work, that the instruments necessary to implement these strategies will be available or that either Fund will not lose money. Derivatives—such as futures, interest rate futures contracts, options, options on futures, indexed and inverse floating rate securities, forward exchange transactions and various types of swaps—involve costs and can be volatile. With derivatives, the investment subadviser tries to predict whether the underlying investment—a security, market index, currency, interest rate or some other investment—will go up or down at some future date. We may use derivatives to try to reduce risk or to increase return consistent with the Short-Term Bond Fund's or the Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund's overall investment objective. The investment adviser will consider other factors (such as cost) in deciding whether to employ any particular strategy or use any particular instrument. Any derivatives that either the Short-Term Bond Fund or the Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund may use may not match or offset the Funds' underlying holdings. For more information about these strategies, see the SAI, “Description of the Funds, Their Investments and Risks.”

INVESTMENT RISKS

As noted previously, all investments involve risk, and investing in the Funds is no exception. The charts below outline the key risks and potential rewards of the principal strategies and certain other non-principal strategies each Fund may follow. For further information see “Description of the Funds, Their Investments and Risks” in the SAI.

The following table sets forth, for each Fund, the amount of Fund assets expected to be invested in each of the investment types discussed below.

Investment Type	Funds	% of Total Fund Assets
High-quality money market obligations of all types	All Funds	Up to 100%
High-quality short-duration investments	Ultra Short Bond Fund and Short-Term Bond Fund	Up to 100%
Medium-quality municipal debt obligations	Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund	Up to 100%
Medium-quality debt obligations	Short-Term Bond Fund	Up to 100%
Foreign Securities	Short-Term Bond Fund and Ultra Short Bond Fund	Up to 100%
Derivatives	Short-Term Bond Fund and Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund	Up to 25% of net assets
Mortgage-related Securities	All Funds	Up to 100%
Asset-backed Securities	Short-Term Bond Fund and Ultra Short Bond Fund	Up to 100%
Illiquid Securities	Short-Term Bond Fund and Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund	Up to 15% of net assets
	All other Funds	Up to 5% of total assets
US Government Securities	All Funds	Up to 100%

High-Quality Money Market Obligations/High-Quality Short-Duration Investments
Risks	Potential Rewards
■ Credit risk—the risk that the borrower cannot pay back the money borrowed or make interest payments (relatively low for US Government securities).	■ A source of regular interest income. ■ Generally more secure than lower-quality debt securities.

High-Quality Money Market Obligations/High-Quality Short-Duration Investments
Risks	Potential Rewards
■ Market risk—the risk that the obligations will lose value in the market, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, because interest rates rise or there is a lack of confidence in the borrower, or in an industry. ■ Prepayment risk—the risk that the underlying obligations may be prepaid, partially or completely, generally during times of falling interest rates, which could adversely affect yield and could require the Fund to reinvest in lower yielding obligations. ■ Interest rate risk—the risk that the value of most bonds will fall when interest rates rise: the longer a bond's maturity, the more its value typically falls. The Fund may be subject to a greater risk of rising interest rates due to the current period of historically low rates. The Fund may lose money if short-term or long-term interest rates rise sharply or in a manner not anticipated by the subadviser. Interest rate risk can lead to price volatility.

Medium-Quality Debt Obligations (Including Medium-Quality Municipal Debt Obligations)
Risks	Potential Rewards
■ Credit risk—the risk that the borrower or counterparty can’t repay the money borrowed or make interest payments (lower for insured and higher rated bonds). The lower a bond’s quality, the higher its potential volatility. ■ Market risk—the risk that bonds will lose value in the market, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, because interest rates rise or there is a lack of confidence in the borrower or counterparty or the bond’s insurer. ■ Geographic concentration risk—the risk that bonds may lose value because of political, economic or other events in the geographic region where the Fund’s investments are focused. ■ Illiquidity risk—the risk that bonds may be difficult to value precisely and sell at the time or price desired. ■ Nonappropriation risk—the risk that the state or municipality may not include the bond obligations in future budgets. ■ Prepayment risk—the risk that the underlying bonds may be prepaid, partially or completely, generally during periods of falling interest rates, which could adversely affect yield to maturity and could require the Fund to reinvest in lower yielding instruments. ■ Extension risk—the risk that rising interest rates may cause the underlying bonds to be paid off more slowly by the debtor, causing the value of the securities to fall. ■ Interest rate risk—the risk that the value of most bonds will fall when interest rates rise: the longer a bond’s maturity, the more its value typically falls. The Fund may be subject to a greater risk of rising interest rates due to the current period of historically low rates. The Fund may lose money if short-term or long-term interest rates rise sharply or in a manner not anticipated by the subadviser.	■ If interest rates decline, long term yields should be higher than money market yields. ■ Bonds have generally outperformed money market instruments over the long term. ■ Most bonds rise in value when interest rates fall.

Foreign Securities
Risks	Potential Rewards
■ Foreign markets, economies and political systems, particularly those in developing countries, may not be as stable as those in the US. ■ Currency risk—the risk that adverse changes in the values of foreign currencies can cause losses (non-US dollar denominated securities). ■ May be less liquid than US stocks and bonds. ■ Differences in foreign laws, accounting standards, public information, custody and settlement practices may result in less reliable information on foreign investments and involve more risks. ■ Investments in emerging market securities are subject to greater volatility and price declines.	■ Investors may participate in the growth of foreign markets through the Fund's investments in companies operating in those markets. ■ The Fund may profit from a favorable change in the value of foreign currencies (non-US dollar denominated securities).

Derivatives
Risks	Potential Rewards
■ The value of derivatives (such as forwards, futures, swaps and options) that are used to hedge a portfolio security is generally determined independently from the value of that security and could result in a loss to the Fund if the price movement of the derivative does not correlate with a change in the value of the portfolio security. ■ Derivatives may not have the intended effects and may result in losses or missed opportunities. ■ The counterparty to a derivatives contract could default. ■ Derivatives can increase share price volatility and those that involve leverage could magnify losses. ■ Certain types of derivatives involve costs to the Fund that can reduce returns. ■ Derivatives may be difficult to value precisely or sell at the time or price desired. ■ The US government and foreign governments are in the process of adopting and implementing regulations governing derivatives markets, including mandatory clearing of certain derivatives, margin and reporting requirements. The ultimate impact of the regulations remains unclear. Additional regulation of derivatives may make derivatives more costly, limit their availability or utility, or otherwise adversely affect their performance or disrupt markets.	■ Derivatives could make money and protect against losses if the investment analysis proves correct. ■ Derivatives used for return enhancement purposes involve a type of leverage and could generate substantial gains at low cost. ■ One way to manage the Fund's risk/return balance is by locking in the value of an investment ahead of time. ■ Hedges that correlate well with an underlying position can reduce or eliminate the volatility of investment income or capital gains at low cost.

Asset-Backed Securities
Risks:	Potential Rewards:
■ Credit risk—the risk that the underlying receivables will not be paid by debtors or by credit insurers or guarantors of such instruments. Some asset-backed securities are unsecured or secured by lower-rated insurers or guarantors and thus may involve greater risk. ■ Prepayment risk—the risk that the underlying debt instruments may be prepaid, partially or completely, generally during periods of falling interest rates, which could adversely affect yield to maturity and could require the Fund to reinvest in lower yielding debt instruments. ■ Extension risk—the risk that rising interest rates may cause the underlying debt instruments to be paid off	■ A potential source of regular interest income. ■ Prepayment risk is generally lower than with mortgage related securities. ■ Pass-through instruments may provide greater diversification than direct ownership of loans. ■ May offer higher yields due to their structure than other instruments.

Asset-Backed Securities
Risks:	Potential Rewards:
more slowly by the debtor, causing the value of the securities to fall. ■ Market risk—the risk that bonds will lose value in the market, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, because interest rates rise or there is a lack of confidence in the borrower or the bond’s insurer. Market risk may affect an industry, a sector or the market as a whole. ■ Interest rate risk—the risk that the value of most bonds will fall when interest rates rise. The longer a bond's maturity, the more its value typically falls. The Fund may be subject to a greater risk of rising interest rates due to the current period of historically low rates. The Fund may lose money if short-term or long-term interest rates rise sharply or in a manner not anticipated by the subadviser. Price volatility may result. ■ Illiquidity risk—the risk that securities may be difficult to value precisely and to sell at the time or price desired.

Mortgage-Related Securities
Risks	Potential Rewards
■ Prepayment risk—the risk that the underlying mortgages may be prepaid, partially or completely, generally during periods of falling interest rates, which could adversely affect yield to maturity and could require the Fund to reinvest in lower yielding securities. ■ Extension risk—the risk that rising interest rates may cause the underlying mortgages to be paid off more slowly by the borrower, causing the value of the securities to fall. ■ Credit risk—the risk that the underlying mortgages will not be paid by debtors or by credit insurers or guarantors of such instruments. Some private mortgage securities are unsecured or secured by lower-rated insurers or guarantors and thus may involve greater risk. ■ Market risk—the risk that bonds will lose value in the market, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, because interest rates rise or there is a lack of confidence in the borrower or the bond's insurer. Market risk may affect an industry, a sector or the market as a whole. ■ Interest rate risk—the risk that the value of most bonds will fall when interest rates rise. The longer a bond's maturity, the more its value typically falls. The Fund may be subject to a greater risk of rising interest rates due to the current period of historically low rates. The Fund may lose money if short-term or long-term interest rates rise sharply or in a manner not anticipated by the subadviser. Price volatility may result. ■ Illiquidity risk—the risk that securities may be difficult to value precisely and to sell at the time or price desired.	■ A source of regular interest income. ■ The US Government guarantees interest and principal payments on certain securities. ■ May benefit from security interest in real estate collateral. ■ Pass-through instruments provide greater diversification than direct ownership of loans.

Illiquid Securities
Risks	Potential Rewards
■ May be difficult to value precisely. ■ May be difficult to sell at the time or price desired.	■ May offer a more attractive yield or potential for growth than more widely traded securities.

US Government and Agency Securities
Risks	Potential Rewards
■ Not all US Government securities are insured or guaranteed by the US Government. Some are only insured or guaranteed by the issuing agency, which must rely on its own resources to repay the debt. ■ Limits potential for capital appreciation. ■ Credit risk—the risk that the borrower can't pay back the money borrowed or make interest payments (relatively low for US Government securities). ■ Market risk—the risk that the market value of an investment may move up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, because interest rates rise or there is a lack of confidence in the borrower. Market risk may affect an industry, a sector or the market as a whole. ■ Interest rate risk—the risk that the value of most debt obligations will fall when interest rates rise. The longer a bond's maturity, the more its value typically falls. The Fund may be subject to a greater risk of rising interest rates due to the current period of historically low rates. The Fund may lose money if short-term or long-term interest rates rise sharply or in a manner not anticipated by the subadviser. Price volatility may follow. ■ Inflation-indexed bonds, such as Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (“TIPS”), may experience greater losses than other fixed income securities with similar durations. ■ Investments in inflation-indexed bonds are more likely to cause fluctuations in the Fund’s income distributions.	■ May preserve the Fund's assets. ■ May provide a source of regular interest income. ■ Generally more secure than lower quality debt securities and generally more secure than equity securities. ■ Principal and interest may be guaranteed by the US Government. ■ If interest rates decline, long-term yields should be higher than money market yields. ■ Bonds have generally outperformed money market instruments over the long term. ■ Most bonds rise in value when interest rates fall.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Securities
Risks	Potential Rewards
■ Value of securities may decrease before delivery occurs. ■ Counterparty may become insolvent prior to delivery. ■ If the security is not issued, or the counterparty fails to meet its obligation, the Fund loses the investment opportunity for the assets it has set aside to pay for the security and any gain in the security's price.	■ May enhance investment gains.

Variable/Floating Rate Bonds
Risks	Potential Rewards
■ The Fund's share price, yield and total return may fluctuate in response to bond market movements. ■ Credit risk—the risk that the borrower can't pay back the money borrowed or make interest payments (lower risk for higher rated bonds). The greater a bond's credit risk, the higher its potential volatility. ■ Market risk—the risk that bonds will lose value in the market, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, because interest rates rise or there is a lack of confidence in the borrower. ■ Interest rate risk—the risk that the value of most bonds will fall when interest rates rise. The longer a bond's maturity and the lower the credit quality, the more its value typically falls. The Fund may be subject to a greater risk of rising interest rates due to the current period of historically low rates. The Fund may lose money if short-term or long-term interest rates rise	■ May offer protection against interest rate increases.

HOW THE FUNDS ARE MANAGED

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Board of Trustees (the Board) oversees the actions of the Manager, the subadviser and Distributor and decides on general policies. The Board also oversees the Core Fund's officers, who conduct and supervise the daily business operations of each Fund.

MANAGER

Prudential Investments LLC (PI)
Gateway Center Three, 100 Mulberry Street
Newark, NJ 07102-4077

Under a management agreement with the Core Fund, PI manages each Fund's investment operations and administers its business affairs. The Core Fund reimburses PI for its costs and expenses incurred in managing each Fund's investment operations and administering its business affairs.

PI and its predecessors have served as manager or administrator to investment companies since 1987. As of February 29, 2016, PI served as the investment manager to all of the Prudential US and offshore open-end investment companies, and as the administrator to closed-end investment companies, with aggregate assets of approximately $233.3 billion.

PI, the Short-Term Bond Fund and the Ultra Short Bond Fund operate under an exemptive order (the Order) from the SEC that generally permits PI to enter into or amend agreements with unaffiliated investment subadvisers and certain subadvisers that are affiliates of PI without obtaining shareholder approval. This authority is subject to certain conditions, including the requirement that the Board must approve any new or amended agreements with an investment subadviser. Shareholders of a Fund still have the right to terminate these agreements at any time by a vote of the majority of outstanding shares of the Fund. The Short-Term Bond Fund and the Ultra Short Bond Fund will notify shareholders of any new investment subadvisers engaged or material amendments to subadvisory agreements made pursuant to the Order. Any new subadvisory agreement or amendment to the Short-Term Bond Fund’s and the Ultra Short Bond Fund’s management agreements or current subadvisory agreements that directly or indirectly results in an increase in the aggregate management fee rate payable by the Short-Term Bond Fund or the Ultra Short Bond Fund will be submitted to the Short-Term Bond Fund’s and the Ultra Short Bond Fund’s shareholders for their approval.

A discussion of the basis for the Board's approvals of the Short-Term Bond Fund and the Ultra Short Bond Fund’s management and subadvisory agreements is available in the Core Fund 's semi-annual report to shareholders, which is available at the end of September of each year.

Legal Proceedings. On October 30, 2015, a lawsuit was filed against Prudential Investments LLC (“Defendant”) in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland bearing the caption North Valley GI Medical Group, et al. v. Prudential Investments LLC, No. 1:15-cv-03268, by North Valley GI Medical Group and certain other purported shareholders on behalf of six Prudential retail mutual funds: Prudential Jennison Growth Fund, Prudential Jennison Mid-Cap Growth Fund, Inc., Prudential Global Real Estate Fund, Prudential Jennison Equity Income Fund, Prudential Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund, Inc., and Prudential Jennison Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (collectively, the “Named Funds”). None of the Named Funds is a party to the lawsuit. Plaintiffs allege that Defendant violated Section 36(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) by receiving allegedly excessive investment advisory fees from each Named Fund and seek, among other things, a declaration that Defendant has violated Section 36(b) of the 1940 Act, rescission of the investment advisory agreements between Defendant and the Named Funds, an award of compensatory damages, including repayment to each Named Fund of all allegedly excessive investment advisory fees paid by such Fund from one year prior to the filing of the lawsuit through the date of trial of the action, plus purported lost investment returns on those amounts and interest thereon, and attorneys’ fees and costs. Defendant believes the claims are without merit and intends to vigorously defend the action.

INVESTMENT SUBADVISER

PGIM, Inc. (PGIM) is the Core Fund's investment subadviser and has served as an investment adviser to investment companies since 1984. Its address is 655 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102. PI has responsibility for all investment advisory services, supervises PGIM and pays PGIM for its services. PGIM is reimbursed by PI for its direct costs, excluding profit and overhead, incurred by PGIM in furnishing services to PI.

Prudential Fixed Income is the primary public fixed income asset management unit of PGIM and is responsible for the management of the Core Fund.

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS

Joseph D'Angelo and Douglas G. Smith are primarily responsible for management of the Short-Term Bond Fund. Mr. D’Angelo and Robert T. Browne are primarily responsible for the management of the Ultra Short Bond Fund.

Joseph D'Angelo is a Managing Director and the Head of Prudential Fixed Income’s Money Markets Team, overseeing portfolio management of all taxable money markets portfolios. Mr. D’Angelo joined Prudential Financial in 1988, working first in the Management Accounting Group and then the Treasurer's Group. He moved to the Securities Lending Group in 1994 and assumed investment management responsibilities in 1998. Mr. D’Angelo received a BA in Economics from Swarthmore College and an MBA in Finance from New York University.

Robert T. Browne is a Vice President and a money markets portfolio manager for Prudential Fixed Income's Money Markets Team, responsible for taxable money markets portfolios. Prior to assuming his current position in 1995, Mr. Browne spent two years analyzing and trading currency and global bonds as well as handling operations, marketing, compliance and business planning functions. Mr. Browne joined the Firm in 1989. He received a BA in Economics with an emphasis in Accounting from Ursinus College.

Douglas G. Smith is a Vice President and a money markets portfolio manager for Prudential Fixed Income's Money Markets Team. He has been responsible for investing the short-term cash of Prudential Financial and its subsidiaries, including the reinvestment of securities lending proceeds, since 1991. Mr. Smith joined Prudential Financial in 1984, working within Prudential Financial’s Portfolio Management Group (1988-1991) and the Comptrollers Group (1984-1988). He received a BA in Economics from Bucknell University and an MBA from Rutgers University.

Additional information about portfolio manager compensation, other accounts managed, and portfolio manager ownership of Fund securities may be found in the SAI.

DISTRIBUTOR

Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (PIMS or the Distributor) distributes each Fund's shares under a Distribution Agreement with the Core Fund. PIMS does not receive any compensation from the Core Fund for distributing its shares.

DISCLOSURE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

A description of the Core Fund's policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of portfolio securities is described in the SAI.

FUND DISTRIBUTIONS AND TAX ISSUES

DISTRIBUTIONS

Investors who buy shares of a Fund should be aware of some important tax issues. For example, each Fund distributes dividends and capital gains, if any, to shareholders. These distributions may be subject to taxes.

The following briefly discusses some of the important tax issues that should be considered, but is not meant to be tax advice:

Each Fund distributes dividends of any net investment income to shareholders every month. The dividends received from a Fund (other than certain dividends from the National Municipal Money Market Fund and the Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund, which will generally be exempt from US federal income tax) will be taxed as ordinary income for US federal income tax purposes, whether or not they are reinvested in the Fund. Any realized net capital gains will be paid to shareholders (typically once a year). Capital gains are generated when a Fund sells assets for a profit. Distributions of dividends and capital gains are automatically reinvested in the Fund.

TAX ISSUES

Fund distributions are generally taxable in the year they are received, except when we declare certain dividends in October, November or December of a calendar year, but actually pay them in January of the following year. In such cases, the dividends are treated as if they were paid on December 31st of the prior year.

A US shareholder that is an individual, estate or certain type of trust is subject to a 3.8% Medicare contribution tax on the lesser of (1) the US shareholder's “net investment income,” including Fund distributions and net gains from the disposition of Fund shares, and (2) the excess of the US shareholder's modified adjusted gross income for the taxable year over $200,000 (or $250,000 if married filing jointly). For this purpose, net investment income includes, among other things, interest, dividends, annuities, royalties, capital gain and income from a passive activity business or a business of trading in financial instruments or commodities.

HOW TO BUY AND SELL FUND SHARES

HOW TO BUY SHARES

Shares of the Funds are available only to investment companies managed by PI and certain investment advisory clients of the investment subadviser that have received an Order issued by the Commission that allows them to invest in the Fund. The purchase of shares of the Funds is subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Order. For an explanation of the procedures for pricing the Funds' shares, see “Net Asset Value” in the SAI.

HOW TO SELL YOUR SHARES

When a shareholder sells shares of a Fund—also known as redeeming shares—the price the shareholder will receive will be the net asset value (NAV) next determined after the Fund's Transfer Agent, Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC (PMFS or the Transfer Agent), receives the order to sell. We must receive an order to sell by 4:15 p.m., Eastern time, to process the sale on that day. Generally, we will pay for the shares that are sold within seven days after the Transfer Agent receives the sell order.

NAV

For all Funds, we determine the NAV of our shares once each business day at 4:15 p.m., Eastern time, on days that the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is open for trading, or in the event that the NYSE is closed, when the US Government bond market and US Federal Reserve Banks are open. On days when the NYSE is open, your purchase order or redemption request must be received by PMFS by 4:15 p.m., Eastern time, in order to receive the NAV on that day. On days when the NYSE is closed, but the US Government bond market and US Federal Reserve Banks are open, your purchase order or redemption request must be received by PMFS by no later than 15 minutes after the earlier of the time the US Government bond market (as recommended by the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA)) or the US Federal Reserve Banks close in order to receive the NAV on that day. The NYSE is closed on most national holidays (but not Columbus Day or Veterans Day) and Good Friday.

Dividend income will be determined and declared immediately after the final NAV for the day is determined.

If your purchase order for Fund shares is received by PMFS before 4:15 p.m., Eastern time, and federal funds are received by The Bank of New York Mellon (the Custodian) by wire transfer on the same business day, your purchase order becomes effective as of 4:15 p.m., Eastern time, and the shares you purchase are entitled to dividend income earned on that day. In order to make investments that will generate income immediately, the Fund must have federal funds available to it. Therefore, you are urged to wire funds to the Custodian via the Federal Reserve Wire System as early in the day as possible.

Each Fund's portfolio securities are valued based upon market quotations or, if market quotations are not readily available, at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures established by the Board. These procedures include pricing methodologies for determining the fair value of certain types of securities and other assets held by the Fund that do not have quoted market prices, and authorize the use of other pricing sources, such as bid prices supplied by a principal market maker and evaluated prices supplied by pricing vendors that employ analytic methodologies that take into account the prices of similar securities and other market factors.

If a Fund determines that a market quotation for a security is not reliable based on, among other things, events or market conditions that occur with respect to one or more securities held by the Fund or the market as a whole, after the quotation is derived or after the closing of the primary market on which the security is traded, but before the time that the Fund's NAV is determined, the Fund may use “fair value pricing,” which is implemented by a valuation committee (Valuation Committee) consisting of representatives of the Manager or by the Board. The subadviser often provides relevant information for the Valuation Committee meeting. In addition, the Fund may use fair value pricing determined by the Valuation Committee or Board if the pricing source does not provide an evaluated price for a security or provides an evaluated price that, in the judgment of the Manager (which may be based upon a recommendation from the subadviser), does not represent fair value. Securities that are primarily traded outside the United States may also be subject to a fair value pricing adjustment using a service provided by a pricing vendor, if it is determined that market quotations from those non-US markets are not reliable, based on market movements after

the close of the relevant non-US markets. Non-US securities markets are open for trading on weekends and other days when the Fund does not price shares. Therefore, the value of the Fund’s shares may change on days when you will not be able to purchase or redeem the Fund’s shares.

Different valuation methods may result in differing values for the same security. The fair value of a portfolio security that a Fund uses to determine its NAV may differ from the security's quoted or published price. If a Fund needs to implement fair value pricing after the NAV publishing deadline but before shares of the Fund are processed, the NAV you receive or pay may differ from the published NAV price. The prospectuses of any other mutual funds in which a Fund invests will explain each fund’s procedures and policies with respect to the use of fair value pricing.

Fair value pricing procedures are designed to result in prices for a Fund's securities and its NAV that are reasonable in light of the circumstances which make or have made market quotations unavailable or unreliable, and may have the effect of reducing arbitrage opportunities available to short-term traders. There is no assurance, however, that fair value pricing will more accurately reflect the market value of a security than the market price of such security on that day or that it will prevent dilution of a Fund's NAV by short-term traders.

FREQUENT PURCHASES AND REDEMPTIONS OF FUND SHARES

Short-Term Bond Fund

Since the Fund is generally not designed for long-term investing, and frequent purchases and redemptions of the Fund's shares generally do not present risks to other shareholders of the Fund, the Board has determined that, at the present time, the Fund need not adopt policies and procedures to prevent against frequent purchases and redemptions.

Ultra Short Bond Fund

Anti-Money Laundering

In accordance with federal law, the Fund has adopted policies designed to deter money laundering. Under the policies, the Fund will not knowingly engage in financial transactions that involve proceeds from unlawful activity or support terrorist activities, and shall file government reports, including those concerning suspicious activities, as required by applicable law. The Fund will seek to confirm the identity of potential shareholders to include both individuals and entities through documentary and non-documentary methods. Non-documentary methods may include verification of name, address, date of birth and tax identification number with selected credit bureaus. The Fund has also appointed an Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer to oversee the Fund's anti-money laundering policies.

Prudential Investment Portfolios 2

STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

March 30, 2016

This Statement of Additional Information (SAI) of Prudential Investment Portfolios 2 (PIP 2), which is comprised of the Prudential Core Short-Term Bond Fund, the Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund, the National Municipal Money Market Fund, the Prudential Core Ultra Short Bond Fund, the Government Money Market Fund and the Treasury Money Market Fund (each a “Fund,” and collectively, the “Funds”), is not a prospectus and should be read in conjunction with the Prospectus of PIP 2 dated March 30, 2016. PIP 2’s Prospectus can be obtained, without charge, by calling (800) 225-1852 or by writing to PIP 2 at Gateway Center Three, 100 Mulberry Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102-1852. This SAI is incorporated by reference into PIP 2's Prospectus.

PIP 2's audited financial statements are incorporated into this SAI by reference to the Funds' 2016 Annual Report (File No. 811-09999). You may request a copy of the Annual Report at no charge by calling (800) 225-1852 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern time on any business day.

For Institutional Clients

Each Fund issues shares only in private placement transactions in accordance with Regulation D or other applicable exemptions under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (Securities Act). This SAI and the related Prospectus are not an offer to sell, or a solicitation of any offer to buy, any security to the public within the meaning of the Securities Act. In addition, there shall be no sale of the shares referred to herein in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

FUND HISTORY

HISTORY OF PIP 2

Prudential Investment Portfolios 2 (PIP 2) was organized under the laws of Delaware on April 23, 1999, as an unincorporated business trust.

When organized, PIP 2 was known as the Prudential Core Investment Fund. Subsequently, on March 10, 2003, the name was changed from Prudential Core Investment Fund to Dryden Core Investment Fund. Effective as of February 16, 2010, Dryden Core Investment Fund changed its name to Prudential Investment Portfolios 2 (PIP 2).

Each series of PIP 2 is hereafter referred to as a “Fund,” and PIP 2, together with each Fund, is hereafter jointly referred to as “the Funds.”

DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNDS, THEIR INVESTMENTS & RISKS

FUND CLASSIFICATION, INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES & POLICIES

PIP 2 is an open-end, management investment company, consisting of six diversified series: the Prudential Core Short-Term Bond Fund (Short-Term Bond Fund), the Short-Term Municipal Bond Series, the National Municipal Money Market Series, the Prudential Core Ultra Short Bond Fund (Ultra Short Bond Fund), the Government Money Market Series, and the Treasury Money Market Series. Prior to March 30, 2016, the Ultra Short Bond Fund’s name was Prudential Core Taxable Money Market Fund.

Each Fund operates as a separate fund with similar investment objectives and similar policies designed to meet its investment goals.

The investment objective of the Short-Term Bond Fund is income consistent with relative stability of principal.

The investment objective of the Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund is a high level of current income exempt from federal income taxes.

The investment objective of the National Municipal Money Market Fund is current income exempt from federal income taxes, preservation of capital and the maintenance of liquidity.

The investment objective of each of the Ultra Short Bond Fund, Government Money Market Fund and Treasury Money Market Fund is current income consistent with the preservation of capital and the maintenance of liquidity.

There can be no assurance that any Fund's investment objective will be achieved. See “How the Funds Invest” in the Prospectus and the remainder of this section.

Presently, only the Ultra Short Bond Fund and the Short-Term Bond Fund are operational and available for investment.

Shares of the Funds have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (Securities Act), or the securities laws of any state. Each Fund issues its shares only in private placement transactions in accordance with Regulation D or other applicable exemptions under the Securities Act. The Prospectus and this Statement of Additional Information are not an offer to sell, or a solicitation of any offer to buy, any security to the public within the meaning of the Securities Act.

Shares of the Funds are subject to restrictions on transferability and resale and may not be transferred or resold except as permitted under the Securities Act. Shares may be redeemed only in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Prospectus and this Statement of Additional Information.

INVESTMENT RISKS AND CONSIDERATIONS

While the principal investment policies and strategies used by the Funds to achieve their investment objectives are described in the Prospectus, the Funds may from time to time also utilize the securities, instruments, policies and strategies described below in seeking to achieve their objectives. As used in the following section “Fund” refers to each of the Funds which together comprise PIP 2.

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES. Asset-backed securities directly or indirectly represent a participation interest in, or are secured by and payable from a stream of payments generated by particular assets such as motor vehicle or credit card receivables. Payments of principal and interest may be guaranteed up to certain amounts and for a certain time period by a letter of credit issued by a financial institution unaffiliated with the entities issuing the securities.

MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES.

Mortgage-Related Securities Issued By US Government Agencies and Instrumentalities. The Funds may invest in mortgage-backed securities, including those which represent undivided ownership interests in pools of mortgages. The US Government or the issuing agency or instrumentality guarantees the payment of interest on and principal of these securities. However, the guarantees do not extend to the yield or value of the securities nor do the guarantees extend to the yield or value of a Fund's shares. Mortgages backing the securities which may be purchased by the Funds include conventional thirty-year fixed-rate mortgages, graduated payment mortgages, fifteen-year mortgages, adjustable rate mortgages and balloon payment mortgages. A balloon payment mortgage-backed security is an amortized mortgage security with installments of principal and interest, the last installment of which is predominantly principal. All of these mortgages can be used to create pass-through securities. A pass-through security is formed when mortgages are pooled together and undivided interests in the pool or pools are sold. The cash flow from the mortgages is passed through to the holders of the securities in the form of periodic payments of interest, principal and prepayments (net of a service fee). Prepayments occur when the holder of an undivided mortgage prepays the remaining principal before the mortgage's scheduled maturity date. As a result of the pass-through of prepayments of principal on the underlying securities, mortgage-backed securities are often subject to more rapid prepayment of principal than their stated maturity would indicate. The remaining expected average life of a pool of mortgage loans underlying a mortgage-backed security is a prediction of when the mortgage loans will be repaid and is based upon a variety of factors, such as the demographic and geographic characteristics of the borrowers and the mortgaged properties, the length of time that each of the mortgage loans has been outstanding, the interest rates payable on the mortgage loans and the current interest rate environment.

During periods of declining interest rates, prepayment of mortgages underlying mortgage-backed securities can be expected to accelerate. When mortgage obligations are prepaid, the Fund reinvests the prepaid amounts in securities, the yields of which reflect interest rates prevailing at that time. Therefore, the Funds' ability to maintain a portfolio of high-yielding mortgage-backed securities will be adversely affected to the extent that prepayments of mortgages are reinvested in securities which have lower yields than the prepaid mortgages. Moreover, prepayments of mortgages which underlie securities purchased at a premium generally will result in capital losses.

GNMA Certificates. Certificates of the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA Certificates) are mortgage-backed securities which evidence an undivided interest in a pool or pools of mortgages. GNMA Certificates that the Funds may purchase are the “modified pass-through” type, which entitle the holder to receive timely payment of all interest and principal payments due on the mortgage pool, net of fees paid to the “issuer” and GNMA, regardless of whether or not the mortgagor actually makes the payment. The GNMA Certificates will represent a pro rata interest in one or more pools of the following types of mortgage loans: (1) fixed rate level payment mortgage loans; (2) fixed rate graduated payment mortgage loans; (3) fixed rate growing equity mortgage loans; (4) fixed rate mortgage loans secured by manufactured (mobile) homes; (5) mortgage loans on multifamily residential properties under construction; (6) mortgage loans on completed multifamily projects; (7) fixed rate mortgage loans as to which escrowed funds are used to reduce the borrower's monthly payments during the early years of the mortgage loans (“buydown” mortgage loans); (8) mortgage loans that provide for adjustments in payments based on periodic changes in interest rates or in other payment terms of the mortgage loans; and (9) mortgage-backed serial notes. All of these mortgage loans will be Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Loans or Veterans Administration (VA) Loans and, except as otherwise specified above, will be fully-amortizing loans secured by first liens on one-to-four-family housing units. Legislative changes may be proposed from time to time in relation to the Department of Housing and Urban Development which, if adopted, could alter the viability of investing in GNMAs.

FNMA Certificates. The Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA or Fannie Mae) is a federally chartered and privately owned corporation organized and existing under the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act. FNMA provides funds to the mortgage market primarily by purchasing home mortgage loans from local lenders, thereby replenishing their funds for additional lending. FNMA acquires funds to purchase home mortgage loans from many capital market investors that may not ordinarily invest in mortgage loans directly.

Each FNMA Certificate will entitle the registered holder thereof to receive amounts, representing such holder's pro rata interest in scheduled principal payments and interest payments (at such FNMA Certificate's pass-through rate, which is net of any servicing and guarantee fees on the underlying mortgage loans), and any principal prepayments on the mortgage loans in the pool represented by such FNMA Certificate and such holder's proportionate interest in the full principal amount of any foreclosed or otherwise finally liquidated mortgage loan. The full and timely payment of principal and interest on each FNMA Certificate will be guaranteed by the FNMA, which guarantee is not backed by the full faith and credit of the US Government and is subject to risk of default as if guaranteed by private issuers. Each FNMA Certificate will represent a pro rata interest in one or more pools of FHA Loans, VA Loans or conventional mortgage loans (i.e., mortgage loans that are not insured or guaranteed by any government agency) of the following types: (1) fixed rate level payment mortgage loans; (2) fixed rate growing equity mortgage loans; (3) fixed rate graduated payment mortgage loans; (4) variable rate California mortgage loans; (5) other adjustable rate mortgage loans; and (6) fixed rate mortgage loans secured by multifamily projects.

FHLMC Securities. The Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC or Freddie Mac) was created in 1970 through enactment of Title III of the Emergency Home Finance Act of 1970 (FHLMC Act). Its purpose is to promote development of a nationwide secondary market in conventional residential mortgages.

The FHLMC issues two types of mortgage pass-through securities: mortgage participation certificate (PCs) and guaranteed mortgage certificates (GMCs). PCs resemble GNMA Certificates in that each PC represents a pro rata share of all interest and principal payments made and owned on the underlying pool. The FHLMC guarantees timely monthly payments of interest on PCs and the ultimate payment of principal.

GMCs also represent a pro rata interest in a pool of mortgages. However, these instruments pay interest semi-annually and return principal once a year in guaranteed minimum payments. The expected average life of these securities is approximately ten years. The FHLMC guarantee is not backed by the full faith and credit of the US Government and is subject to risk of default as if guaranteed by private issuers.

FHLMC Certificates. FHLMC guarantees to each registered holder of a FHLMC Certificate the timely payment of interest at the rate provided for by such FHLMC Certificate, whether or not received. FHLMC also guarantees to each registered holder of a FHLMC Certificate ultimate collection of all principal on the related mortgage loans, without any offset or deductions, but does not, generally, guarantee the timely payment of scheduled principal. FHLMC may remit the amount due on account of its guarantee of collection of principal at any time after default on an underlying mortgage loan, but not later than 30 days following (1) foreclosure sale, (2) payment of a claim by any mortgage insurer or (3) the expiration of any right of redemption, whichever occurs later, but in any event no later than one year after demand has been made upon the mortgagor for accelerated payment of principal. The obligations of FHLMC under its guarantee are obligations solely of FHLMC and are not backed by the full faith and credit of the US Government and are subject to risk of default as if guaranteed by private issuers.

FHLMC Certificates represent a pro rata interest in a group of mortgage loans (a FHLMC Certificate group) purchased by FHLMC. The mortgage loans underlying the FHLMC Certificates will consist of fixed rate or adjustable rate mortgage loans with original terms to maturity of between ten and thirty years, substantially all of which are secured by first liens on one-to-four-family residential properties or multifamily projects. Each mortgage loan must meet the applicable standards set forth in the FHLMC Act. A FHLMC Certificate group may include whole loans, participation interests in whole loans and undivided interests in whole loans and participations comprising another FHLMC Certificate group.

Although the US government has recently provided financial support to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, there can be no assurance that it will support these or other government-sponsored enterprises in the future.

The market value of mortgage securities, like other securities, will generally vary inversely with changes in market interest rates, declining when interest rates rise and rising when interest rates decline. However, mortgage securities, while having comparable risk of decline during periods of rising rates, usually have less potential for capital appreciation than other investments of comparable maturities due to the likelihood of increased prepayments of mortgages as interest rates decline. In addition, to the extent such mortgage securities are purchased at a premium, mortgage foreclosures and unscheduled principal prepayments generally will result in some loss of the holders' principal to the extent of the premium paid. On the other hand, if such mortgage securities are purchased at a discount, an unscheduled prepayment of principal will increase current and total returns and will accelerate the recognition of income which, when distributed to shareholders, will be taxable as ordinary income.

Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities. Certain non-agency private entities also issue mortgage-backed securities. Other than lacking the guarantee by the full faith and credit of the United States, the mortgage-backed securities issued by private issuers generally have characteristics and risks comparable to those issued by GNMA, as discussed above. Some mortgage-backed securities issued by non-agency private issuers may be supported by a pool of mortgages not acceptable to the agency issuers and thus may carry greater risks. The Fund may invest in these mortgage-backed securities issued by non-agency private issuers if they are rated at least A by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. (Moody's) or Standard & Poor's Ratings Services (S&P).

Adjustable Rate Mortgage Securities. Adjustable rate mortgage securities (ARMs) are pass-through mortgage securities collateralized by mortgages with adjustable rather than fixed rates. Generally, ARMs have a specified maturity date and amortize principal over their life. In periods of declining interest rates, there is a reasonable likelihood that ARMs will experience increased rates of prepayment of principal. However, the major difference between ARMs and fixed rate mortgage securities is that the interest rate and the rate of amortization of principal of ARMs can and do change in accordance with movements in a particular, pre-specified, published interest rate index.

The amount of interest on an ARM is calculated by adding a specified amount, the “margin,” to the index, subject to limitations on the maximum and minimum interest that can be charged to the mortgagor during the life of the mortgage or to maximum and minimum changes to that interest rate during a given period. Because the interest rate on ARMs generally moves in the same direction as market interest rates, the market value of ARMs tends to be more stable than that of long-term fixed rate securities.

There are two main categories of indices which serve as benchmarks for periodic adjustments to coupon rates on ARMs: those based on US Treasury securities and those derived from a calculated measure such as a cost of funds index or a moving average of mortgage rates. Commonly utilized indices include the one-year and five-year constant maturity Treasury Note rates, the three-month Treasury Bill rate, the 180-day Treasury Bill rate, rates on longer-term Treasury securities, the 11th District Federal Home Loan Bank Cost of Funds, the National Median Cost of Funds, the one-month or three-month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), the prime rate of a specific bank, or commercial paper rates. Some indices, such as the one-year constant maturity Treasury Note rate, closely mirror changes in market interest rate levels. Others, such as the 11th District Home Loan Bank Cost of Funds Index (often related to ARMs issued by FNMA), tend to lag changes in market rate levels and tend to be somewhat less volatile.

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations. Certain issuers of collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs), including certain CMOs that have elected to be treated as Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduits (REMICs), are not considered investment companies pursuant to a Commission rule and the Funds may invest in the securities of such issuers without the limitations imposed by the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act) on investments by the Funds in other investment companies. In addition, in reliance on an earlier Commission interpretation, the Fund's investments in certain other qualifying CMOs, which cannot or do not rely on the rule, are also not subject to the limitations of the 1940 Act on acquiring interests in other investment companies. In order to be able to rely on the Commission's interpretation, these CMOs must be unmanaged, fixed asset issuers, that (1) invest primarily in mortgage-backed securities, (2) do not issue redeemable securities, (3) operate under general exemptive orders exempting them from all provisions of the 1940 Act and (4) are not registered under the 1940 Act as investment companies. To the extent that the Funds select CMOs or REMICs that cannot rely on the rule or do not meet the above requirements, the Funds will limit their investments in such securities in a manner consistent with the provisions of the 1940 Act.

MUNICIPAL DEBT OBLIGATIONS. Each Fund may purchase municipal debt obligations which include, but are not limited to, those described below. Each Fund intends to invest in securities that are currently available, or which may be developed in the future, and are appropriate to allow the Funds' investment subadviser to pursue each Fund’s respective investment objective.

Municipal Bonds. Municipal Bonds may be general obligation or revenue bonds.

General obligation bonds are secured by the issuer's pledge of its faith, credit and taxing power for the payment of principal and interest. Municipal Bonds are generally issued to obtain funds for various public purposes, including construction of public facilities such as airports, bridges, highways, housing, hospitals, mass transportation, schools, streets and water and sewer works. They may also be issued to refund outstanding obligations, to meet general operating expenses or to obtain funds to lend to other public institutions and facilities.

Revenue bonds are payable from the revenues derived from a particular facility or class of facilities or from the proceeds of a special excise tax or other specific revenue source but not from the general taxing power. Municipal revenue bonds also include bonds issued through or on behalf of public authorities in order to obtain funds with which to provide privately operated housing facilities, sports facilities, pollution control facilities, convention or trade show facilities, industrial, port or parking facilities and facilities for water supply, gas, electricity or waste disposal.

Municipal Notes. Municipal Notes are short-term obligations generally with a maturity, at the time of issuance, ranging from six months to three years. The principal types of Municipal Notes include tax anticipation notes, bond anticipation notes and revenue anticipation notes. Municipal Notes sold in anticipation of collection of taxes, a bond sale, or receipt of other revenues, are usually general obligations of the issuing municipality or agency.

Municipal Notes also include tax-exempt or municipal commercial paper, which is likely to be issued to meet seasonal working capital needs of a municipality or interim construction financing and to be paid from general revenues of the municipality or refinanced with long-term debt. In most cases municipal commercial paper may be backed by letters of credit, lines of credit, lending agreements, note repurchase agreements or other credit facility agreements offered by banks or other institutions.

Municipal Asset-Backed Securities. Each Fund may purchase municipal asset-backed securities. These securities are debt obligations, often issued through a trust or other investment vehicles that are backed by municipal debt obligations and accompanied by a liquidity facility. A Fund's investment in securities of such issuers is subject to limitations imposed by the 1940 Act.

OBLIGATIONS ISSUED OR GUARANTEED BY THE US GOVERNMENT, ITS AGENCIES AND INSTRUMENTALITIES. Obligations issued or guaranteed as to principal and interest by the US Government may be acquired by a Fund in the form of custodial receipts that evidence ownership of future interest payments, principal payments or both on certain US Treasury notes or bonds. Such notes and bonds are held in custody by a bank on behalf of the owners. These custodial receipts are known by various names, including “Treasury Receipts,” “Treasury Investment Growth Receipts” (TIGRs) and “Certificates of Accrual on Treasury Securities” (CATS).

Each Fund may also invest in Treasury Inflation Protected Securities, known as “TIPS.” TIPS are US Treasury securities issued at a fixed rate of interest but with principal adjusted every six months based on changes in the Consumer Price Index.

Floating Rate and Variable Rate Securities. Each Fund may purchase “floating rate” and “variable rate” securities. Investments in floating or variable rate securities normally will involve securities which provide that the rate is set as a spread to a designated base rate or index rate, such as rates on Treasury bills or LIBOR index, and, in some cases, that the purchaser can demand payment of the obligation at specified intervals or after a specified notice period (in each case a period of less than 397 days) at par plus accrued interest. Variable rate securities provide for a specified periodic adjustment in the interest rate, while floating rate securities have an interest rate which changes whenever there is a change in the designated base rate or index rate.

DEMAND FEATURES AND/OR GUARANTEES. Each Fund may purchase securities subject to demand features and/or guarantees. A demand feature supporting a fixed income instrument can be relied upon in a number of respects. First, the demand feature can be relied upon to shorten the maturity of the underlying instrument. Second, the demand feature, if unconditional, can be used to evaluate the credit quality of the underlying security. This means that the credit quality of the underlying security can be based solely on the credit quality of the unconditional demand feature supporting that security.

A guarantee is a form of unconditional credit support that may include, for example, bond insurance, a letter of credit, and an unconditional demand feature.

LENDING OF SECURITIES. Consistent with applicable regulatory requirements, each Fund may lend its portfolio securities to brokers, dealers and financial institutions, provided that outstanding loans for each Fund do not exceed in the aggregate 33¹⁄3% of the value of the Fund's respective total assets and provided that such loans are callable at any time by such Fund and are at all times secured by cash or US Government securities in an amount equal to at least the market value, determined daily, of the loaned securities. The advantage of such loans is that a Fund continues to receive payments in lieu of the interest on the loaned securities, while at the same time earning interest either directly from the borrower or on the cash collateral which will be invested in short-term obligations. Any voting rights or rights to consent relating to the securities loaned pass to the borrower. However, if a material event affecting the investment occurs, such loans will be called so securities may be voted by a Fund.

A loan may be terminated by the borrower on one business day's notice or by a Fund at any time. If the borrower fails to maintain the requisite amount of collateral, the loan automatically terminates, and the Fund could use the collateral to replace the securities while holding the borrower liable for any excess of replacement cost over collateral. As with any extensions of credit, there are risks of delay in recovery and in some cases loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower of the securities fail financially. However, these loans of portfolio securities will only be made to firms determined to be creditworthy pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees (the Board) of PIP 2. On termination of the loan, the borrower is required to return the securities to the Fund, and any gain or loss in the market price during the loan would inure to that Fund.

Each Fund will pay reasonable finders, administrative and custodial fees in connection with a loan of its securities or may share the interest earned on collateral with the borrower.

ILLIQUID SECURITIES. The Short-Term Bond Fund and the Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund may not hold more than 15% of their net assets and each of the remaining funds may not hold more than 5% of its total assets in illiquid securities, including securities that are illiquid by virtue of the absence of a readily available market or legal or contractual restrictions on resale and repurchase agreements which have a maturity of longer than seven days. Illiquid securities include repurchase agreements which have a maturity of longer than seven days, certain securities with legal or contractual restrictions on resale (restricted securities) and securities that are not readily marketable (either within or outside of the United States). Historically, illiquid securities have included securities subject to contractual or legal restrictions on resale because they have not been registered under the Securities Act, securities which are otherwise not readily marketable securities having a demand feature of longer than seven days, and repurchase agreements having a maturity of longer than seven days. Securities which have not been registered under the Securities Act are referred to as private placements or restricted securities and are purchased directly from the issuer or in the secondary market. Mutual funds may not hold a significant amount of these restricted or other illiquid securities because of the potential for delays on resale and uncertainty in valuation. Limitations on resale may have an adverse effect on the marketability of portfolio securities and a mutual fund might be

unable to dispose of restricted or other illiquid securities promptly or at reasonable prices and might thereby experience difficulty satisfying redemptions. A Fund might also have to register such restricted securities in order to dispose of them, resulting in additional expense and delay. Adverse market conditions could impede such a public offering of securities.

A large institutional market has developed for certain securities that are not registered under the Securities Act, including repurchase agreements, commercial paper, foreign securities, municipal securities and corporate bonds and notes. Institutional investors depend on an efficient institutional market in which the unregistered security can be readily resold or on an issuer's ability to honor a demand for repayment. The fact that there are contractual or legal restrictions on resale to the general public or to certain institutions may not be indicative of the liquidity of such securities.

Rule 144A under the Securities Act allows for a broader institutional trading market for securities otherwise subject to restriction on resale to the general public. Rule 144A establishes a “safe harbor” from the registration requirements of the Securities Act for resales of certain securities to qualified institutional buyers.

Restricted securities eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act and commercial paper for which there is a readily available market will not be deemed to be illiquid under procedures established by the Board. Each investment subadviser will monitor the liquidity of such restricted securities subject to the supervision of the Board. In reaching liquidity decisions, each investment subadviser will consider, among other things, the following factors: (1) the frequency of trades and quotes for the security; (2) the number of dealers wishing to purchase or sell the security and the number of other potential purchasers; (3) dealer undertakings to make a market in the security; and (4) the nature of the security and the nature of the marketplace trades (e.g., the time needed to dispose of the security, the method of soliciting offers and the mechanics of the transfer). In addition, in order for commercial paper that is issued in reliance with Section 4(2) of the Securities Act to be considered liquid, (a) it must be rated in one of the two highest rating categories by at least two nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSROs), or if only one NRSRO rates the securities, by that NRSRO, or, if unrated, be of comparable quality in the view of the investment subadviser; and (b) it must not be “traded flat” (i.e., without accrued interest) or in default as to principal or interest. Repurchase agreements and variable rate demand obligations (VRDOs) subject to demand are deemed to have a maturity equal to the notice period.

SECURITIES OF OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANIES. Each Fund may invest in securities of other investment companies registered under the 1940 Act to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act or to the extent permitted by order or otherwise by the Commission. Generally, each Fund other than the Short-Term Bond Fund and the Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund does not intend to invest more than 5% of its total assets in such securities. To the extent that a Fund invests in securities of other registered investment companies, shareholders of the Fund may be subject to duplicate management and advisory fees.

BORROWING. Each Fund may borrow (including through entering reverse repurchase agreements) up to 33¹⁄3% of the value of its total assets (computed at the time the loan is made) from banks for temporary, extraordinary or emergency purposes. Each Fund may pledge up to 33¹⁄3% of its total assets to secure such borrowings. A Fund will not purchase portfolio securities if its borrowings (other than permissible securities loans) exceed 5% of its total assets.

GENERAL DEBT OBLIGATIONS. Master Notes and other Debt Obligations are instruments that can be structured to meet specific needs of a Fund. These are typically negotiated with an issuer to meet certain criteria. These securities may contain demand features, which would allow the Fund to demand repayment prior to the notes stated maturity date.

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. Each Fund may purchase securities and concurrently enter into “repurchase agreements” with the seller, whereby the seller agrees to repurchase such securities at a specified price within a specified time (generally seven days or less). The repurchase agreements provide that the applicable Fund will sell the underlying instruments back to the dealer or the bank at the specified price and at a fixed time in the future, usually not more than seven days from the date of purchase. The difference between the purchase price and the resale price represents the interest earned by the Fund, which is unrelated to the coupon rate or maturity of the purchased security. Repurchase agreements will at all times be fully collateralized in an amount at least equal to the resale price. Such collateral will be held by the Fund's Custodian or a sub-custodian in a tri-party repurchase agreement, either physically or in a book-entry account.

A Fund will enter into repurchase transactions only with parties which meet creditworthiness standards approved by the Fund's Board. Each Fund's investment subadviser monitors the creditworthiness of such parties under the general supervision of the Board. In the event of a default or bankruptcy by a seller, the Fund will promptly seek to liquidate the collateral. To the extent that the proceeds limit any sale of such collateral upon a default in the obligation to repurchase are less than the resale price, the Fund will suffer a loss. If the financial institution that is a party to the repurchase agreement petitions for bankruptcy or becomes subject to the US Bankruptcy Code, the law regarding the rights of the trust is unsettled. As a result, under these circumstances, there may be a restriction on the Fund's ability to sell the collateral, and the Fund could suffer a loss.

At the present time, we do not anticipate that the Treasury Money Market Fund will engage in repurchase agreement transactions.

REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. Reverse repurchase agreements have the characteristics of borrowing and involve the sale of securities held by a Fund with an agreement to repurchase the securities at a specified price, date and interest payment. Each Fund intends only to use the reverse repurchase technique when it will be to its advantage to do so. These transactions are advantageous only if a Fund has an opportunity to earn a greater rate of interest on the cash derived from the transaction than the interest cost of obtaining that cash. A Fund may be unable to realize earnings from the use of the proceeds equal to or greater than the interest required to be paid. The use of reverse repurchase agreements may exaggerate any increase or decrease in the value of a Fund's portfolio. The Fund's Custodian will maintain cash or other liquid assets in a segregated account maturing no later than the expiration of the reverse repurchase agreements and having a value equal to or greater than such commitments.

WHEN-ISSUED AND DELAYED DELIVERY SECURITIES. Each Fund may purchase securities on a “when-issued” or “delayed delivery” basis. When-issued or delayed delivery transactions arise when securities are purchased or sold by a Fund with payment and delivery taking place in the future in order to secure what is considered to be an advantageous price and yield to the Fund at the time of entering into the transaction. Each Fund will limit such purchases to those in which the date of delivery and payment falls within 90 days of the date of the commitment. A Fund will make commitments for such when-issued transactions only with the intention of actually acquiring the securities. The Fund's Custodian will segregate cash or other liquid assets having a value equal to or greater than a Fund's purchase commitments. If a Fund chooses to dispose of the right to acquire a when-issued security prior to its acquisition, it could, as with the disposition of any other portfolio security, incur a gain or loss due to market fluctuations. The securities so purchased are subject to market fluctuation and no interest accrues to the purchaser during the period between purchase and settlement.

SEGREGATED ASSETS. When the Fund is required to segregate assets in connection with certain portfolio transactions, it will designate as segregated with its Custodian, The Bank of New York Mellon, cash or other liquid, unencumbered assets equal in value to its obligations in respect of potentially leveraged transactions. These include when-issued and delayed delivery securities, futures contracts, written options and options in futures contracts (unless otherwise covered). If collateralized or otherwise covered, in accordance with Commission guidelines, these securities will not be deemed to be senior securities under the 1940 Act. The assets segregated will be marked-to-market bi-weekly.

FOREIGN INVESTMENTS. The Short-Term Bond Fund and Ultra Short Bond Fund may invest in foreign or debt securities. Foreign debt securities include certain foreign bank obligations and US dollar or foreign currency-denominated obligations of foreign governments or their subdivisions, agencies and instrumentalities, international agencies and supranational entities.

Foreign Market Risk. Foreign securities offer the potential for more diversification than if the Fund invests only in the United States because securities traded on foreign markets have often (though not always) performed differently from securities in the United States. However, such investments involve special risks not present in US investments that can increase the chances that the Fund will lose money. In particular, the Fund is subject to the risk that, because there are generally fewer investors on foreign exchanges and a smaller number of shares traded each day, it may be difficult for the Fund to buy and sell securities on those exchanges. In addition, prices of foreign securities may fluctuate more than prices of securities traded in the United States.

Foreign Economy Risk. The economies of certain foreign markets often do not compare favorably with that of the United States with respect to such issues as growth of gross national product, reinvestment of capital, resources, and balance of payments position. Certain such economies may rely heavily on particular industries or foreign capital and are more vulnerable to diplomatic developments, the imposition of economic sanctions against a particular country or countries, changes in international trading patterns, trade barriers, and other protectionist or retaliatory measures. Investments in foreign markets may also be adversely affected by governmental actions such as the imposition of capital controls, nationalization of companies or industries, expropriation of assets, or the imposition of punitive taxes. In addition, the governments of certain countries may prohibit or impose substantial restrictions on foreign investing in their capital markets or in certain industries. Any of these actions could severely affect security prices, impair the Fund’s ability to purchase or sell foreign securities or transfer the Fund’s assets or income back into the United States, or otherwise adversely affect the Fund’s operations. Other foreign market risks include foreign exchange controls, difficulties in pricing securities, defaults on foreign government securities, difficulties in enforcing favorable legal judgments in foreign courts, and political and social instability. Legal remedies available to investors in certain foreign countries may be less extensive than those available to investors in the United States or other foreign countries.

Currency Risk and Exchange Risk. Securities in which the Fund invests may be denominated or quoted in currencies other than the US dollar. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates will affect the value of the Fund’s portfolio. Generally, when the US dollar rises in value against a foreign currency, a security denominated in that currency loses value because the currency is worth fewer US

dollars. Conversely, when the US dollar decreases in value against a foreign currency, a security denominated in that currency gains value because the currency is worth more US dollars. This risk, generally known as “currency risk,” means that a stronger US dollar will reduce returns for US investors while a weak US dollar will increase those returns.

Governmental Supervision and Regulation/Accounting Standards. Many foreign governments supervise and regulate stock exchanges, brokers and the sale of securities less rigorously than the United States. Some countries may not have laws to protect investors comparable to the US securities laws. For example, some foreign countries may have no laws or rules against insider trading. Insider trading occurs when a person buys or sells a company's securities based on nonpublic information about that company. Accounting standards in other countries are not necessarily the same as in the United States. If the accounting standards in another country do not require as much detail as US accounting standards, it may be harder for Fund management to completely and accurately determine a company's financial condition.

Certain Risks of Holding Fund Assets Outside the United States. The Fund generally holds its foreign securities and cash in foreign banks and securities depositories. Some foreign banks and securities depositories may be recently organized or new to the foreign custody business. In addition, there may be limited or no regulatory oversight over their operations. Also, the laws of certain countries may put limits on the Fund’s ability to recover its assets if a foreign bank or depository or issuer of a security or any of their agents goes bankrupt. In addition, it is often more expensive for the Fund to buy, sell and hold securities in certain foreign markets than in the United States. The increased expense of investing in foreign markets reduces the amount the Fund can earn on its investments and typically results in a higher operating expense ratio for the Fund as compared to investment companies that invest only in the United States.

Settlement Risk. Settlement and clearance procedures in certain foreign markets differ significantly from those in the United States. Foreign settlement procedures and trade regulations also may involve certain risks (such as delays in payment for or delivery of securities) not typically generated by the settlement of US investments. Communications between the United States and emerging market countries may be unreliable, increasing the risk of delayed settlements or losses of security certificates. Settlements in certain foreign countries at times have not kept pace with the number of securities transactions; these problems may make it difficult for the Fund to carry out transactions. If the Fund cannot settle or there is a delay in settling a purchase of securities, the Fund may miss attractive investment opportunities and certain assets may be uninvested with no return earned thereon for some period. If the Fund cannot settle or there is a delay in settling a sale of securities, the Fund may lose money if the value of the security then declines or, if there is a contract to sell the security to another party, the Fund could be liable to that party for any losses incurred.

Dividends or interest on, or proceeds from the sale of, foreign securities may be subject to foreign withholding taxes, thereby reducing the amount available for distribution to shareholders.

DERIVATIVES. The Short-Term Bond Fund may use instruments referred to as derivatives. Derivatives are financial instruments the value of which is derived from another security, a commodity (such as gold or oil), a currency or an index (a measure of value or rates, such as the S&P 500 Index or the prime lending rate). Derivatives allow the Fund to increase or decrease the level of risk to which the Fund is exposed more quickly and efficiently than transactions in other types of instruments. The Fund may use derivatives for hedging purposes. The Fund may also use derivatives to seek to enhance returns. The use of a derivative is speculative if the Fund is primarily seeking to achieve gains, rather than offset the risk of other positions. When the Fund invests in a derivative for speculative purposes, the Fund will be fully exposed to the risks of loss of that derivative, which may sometimes be greater than the derivative's cost. The Fund may not use any derivative to gain exposure to an asset or class of assets that the Fund would be prohibited by its investment restrictions from purchasing directly.

A discussion of the risk factors relating to derivatives is set out in the sub-section below entitled “Risk Factors Involving Derivatives.”

RISK FACTORS INVOLVING DERIVATIVES. Derivatives are volatile and involve significant risks, including:

Credit Risk—the risk that the counterparty on a derivative transaction will be unable to honor its financial obligation to the Fund.

Currency Risk—the risk that changes in the exchange rate between two currencies will adversely affect the value (in US dollar terms) of an investment.

Leverage Risk—the risk associated with certain types of investments or trading strategies (such as borrowing money to increase the amount of investments) that relatively small market movements may result in large changes in the value of an investment. Certain investments or trading strategies that involve leverage can result in losses that greatly exceed the amount originally invested.

Liquidity Risk—the risk that certain securities may be difficult or impossible to sell at the time that the seller would like or at the price that the seller believes the security is currently worth.

Regulatory Risk—the risk that new regulation of derivatives may make them more costly, may limit their availability, or may otherwise affect their value or performance.

The use of derivatives for hedging purposes involves correlation risk. If the value of the derivative moves more or less than the value of the hedged instruments, the Fund will experience a gain or loss that will not be completely offset by movements in the value of the hedged instruments.

The Fund intends to enter into transactions involving derivatives only if there appears to be a liquid secondary market for such instruments or, in the case of illiquid instruments traded in OTC transactions, such instruments satisfy the criteria set forth below under “Additional Risk Factors of OTC Transactions; Limitations on the Use of OTC Derivatives.” However, there can be no assurance that, at any specific time, either a liquid secondary market will exist for a derivative or the Fund will otherwise be able to sell such instrument at an acceptable price. It may therefore not be possible to close a position in a derivative without incurring substantial losses, if at all.

Certain transactions in derivatives (such as futures transactions or sales of put options) involve substantial leverage risk and may expose the Fund to potential losses, which exceed the amount originally invested by the Fund. When the Fund engages in such a transaction, the Fund will deposit in a segregated account at its custodian liquid securities or cash and cash equivalents with a value at least equal to the Fund’s exposure, on a mark-to-market basis, to the transaction (as calculated pursuant to requirements of the SEC). Such segregation will ensure that the Fund has assets available to satisfy its obligations with respect to the transaction, but will not limit the Fund’s exposure to loss.

ADDITIONAL RISK FACTORS OF OTC TRANSACTIONS; LIMITATIONS ON THE USE OF OTC DERIVATIVES. Certain derivatives traded in OTC markets, including indexed securities, certain swaps and OTC options, involve substantial liquidity risk. The absence of liquidity may make it difficult or impossible for the Fund to sell such instruments promptly at an acceptable price. The absence of liquidity may also make it more difficult for the Fund to ascertain a market value for such instruments. The Fund will, therefore, acquire illiquid OTC instruments (i) if the agreement pursuant to which the instrument is purchased contains a formula price at which the instrument may be terminated or sold, or (ii) for which the subadviser anticipates the Fund can receive on each business day at least two independent bids or offers, unless a quotation from only one dealer is available, in which case that dealer's quotation may be used.

Because derivatives traded in OTC markets are not guaranteed by an exchange or clearing corporation and generally do not require payment of margin, to the extent that the Fund has unrealized gains in such instruments or has deposited collateral with its counterparties, the Fund is at risk that its counterparties will become bankrupt or otherwise fail to honor their obligations. The Fund will attempt to minimize the risk that a counterparty will become bankrupt or otherwise fail to honor its obligations by engaging in transactions in derivatives traded in OTC markets only with financial institutions that appear to have substantial capital or that have provided the Fund with a third-party guaranty or other credit enhancement.

INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS

FUNDAMENTAL & NON-FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS. The investment objectives of the Short-Term Bond Fund and the Ultra Short Bond Fund are non-fundamental policies; the investment objectives of each of the other Funds are fundamental policies. In addition, the following restrictions are fundamental policies. Fundamental policies are those which cannot be changed without the approval of the holders of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of a Fund. A “majority of the outstanding voting securities,” when used in this SAI, means the lesser of (1) 67% of the voting shares represented at a meeting at which more than 50% of the outstanding voting shares are present in person or represented by proxy or (2) more than 50% of the outstanding voting shares. With respect to the submission of a change in fundamental policy or investment objective of a Fund, such matters shall be deemed to have been effectively acted upon with respect to the Fund if a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund votes for the approval of such matters, as provided above.

1. Each Fund may not: Issue senior securities or borrow money or pledge its assets, except as permitted by the 1940 Act, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, as each may be amended from time to time except to the extent that each Fund may be permitted to do so by exemptive order, Commission release, no-action letter or similar relief or interpretations (collectively, the 1940 Act Laws, Interpretations and Exemptions). For purposes of this restriction, the purchase or sale of securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, reverse repurchase agreements, dollar rolls, short sales, derivative and hedging transactions such as interest rate swap transactions, and collateral arrangements with respect thereto, and transactions similar to any of the foregoing, and collateral arrangements with respect thereto, and obligations of a Fund to Trustees pursuant to deferred compensation arrangements are not deemed to be a pledge of assets or the issuance of a senior security.

2. Each Fund may not: Buy or sell real estate, except that investment in securities of issuers that invest in real estate and investments in mortgage-backed securities, mortgage participations or other instruments supported or secured by interests in real estate are not subject to this limitation, and except that a Fund may exercise rights relating to such securities, including the right to enforce security interests and to hold real estate acquired by reason of such enforcement until that real estate can be liquidated in an orderly manner.

3. Each Fund may not: Act as underwriter except to the extent that, in connection with the disposition of portfolio securities, it may be deemed to be an underwriter under certain federal securities laws.

4. Each Fund may make loans, including loans of assets of a Fund, repurchase agreements, trade claims, loan participations or similar investments, or as permitted by the 1940 Act Laws, Interpretations and Exemptions. The acquisition of bonds, debentures, other debt securities or instruments, or participations or other interests therein and investments in government obligations, commercial paper, certificates of deposit, bankers' acceptances or instruments similar to any of the foregoing will not be considered the making of a loan, and is permitted if consistent with the Series' investment objectives.

5. Each Fund may not: Buy or sell physical commodities or contracts involving physical commodities. Each Fund may purchase and sell (i) derivative, hedging and similar instruments such as financial futures and options thereon, and (ii) securities or instruments backed by, or the return from which is linked to, physical commodities or currencies, such as forward currency exchange contracts, and a Fund may exercise rights relating to such instruments, including the right to enforce security interests and to hold physical commodities and contracts involving physical commodities acquired as a result of a Fund's ownership of instruments supported or secured thereby until they can be liquidated in an orderly manner.

6. Each Fund may not: Purchase the securities of any issuer if, as a result, a Fund would fail to be a diversified company within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, as each may be amended from time to time, except to the extent that a Fund may be permitted to do so by the 1940 Act Laws, Interpretations and Exemptions.

7. Each Fund may not: Purchase any security if as a result, 25% or more of a Fund's total assets would be invested in the securities of issuers having their principal business activities in the same industry, except for temporary defensive purposes, and except that this limitation does not apply to securities issued or guaranteed by the US Government, its agencies or instrumentalities. The Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund and National Municipal Bond Money Market Fund will, under normal circumstances, invest at least 80% of its investable assets in bonds that are exempt from federal income taxes. However, the interest on such obligations may be subject to the alternative minimum tax.

Whenever any fundamental investment policy or investment restriction states a maximum percentage of a Fund's assets, it is intended that if the percentage limitation is met at the time the investment is made, a later change in percentage resulting from changing total or net asset values will not be considered a violation of such policy. However, in the event that a Fund's asset coverage for borrowings falls below 300%, a Fund will take action within three days to reduce its borrowing, as required by applicable law.

In addition to the fundamental policies listed above, the Funds’ Board has approved the following non-fundamental policies. Non-fundamental policies may be changed without the approval of shareholders.

1. Each Fund may not: Make investments for the purpose of exercising control or management.

2. Each Fund may not: Purchase common stock or other voting securities, preferred stock, warrants or other equity securities, except as may be permitted by a Fund by restriction number 3 below.

3. Each Fund may not: Invest in securities of other registered investment companies, except by purchases in the open market involving only customary brokerage commissions and as a result of which not more than 10% of its total assets (determined at the time of investment) would be invested in such securities, or except as part of a merger, consolidation or other acquisition.

The following Funds will provide 60 days' prior written notice to shareholders of a change in such Fund's non-fundamental policy of investing over 80% of its investable assets in the type of investments suggested by the Fund's name: Prudential Core Short-Term Bond Fund, the Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund, the National Municipal Money Market Fund, the Government Money Market Fund and the Treasury Money Market Fund.

MANAGEMENT OF THE FUNDS

INFORMATION ABOUT BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS

Information about Board Members and Officers of the Funds is set forth below. Board Members who are not deemed to be “interested persons” of the Funds, as defined in the 1940 Act, are referred to as “Independent Board Members.” Board Members who are deemed to be “interested persons” of the Funds are referred to as “Interested Board Members.” The Board Members are responsible for the overall supervision of the operations of the Funds and perform the various duties imposed on the directors of investment companies by the 1940 Act. The Board in turn elects the Officers, who are responsible for administering the day-to-day operations of the Funds.

Independent Board Members⁽¹⁾
Name, Address, Age Position(s) Portfolios Overseen	Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years	Other Directorships Held During Past Five Years
Ellen S. Alberding (58) Board Member Portfolios Overseen: 67	President and Board Member, The Joyce Foundation (charitable foundation) (since 2002); Vice Chair, City Colleges of Chicago (community college system) (since 2011); Trustee, Skills for America’s Future (national initiative to connect employers to community colleges) (since 2011); Trustee, National Park Foundation (charitable foundation for national park system) (since 2009); Trustee, Economic Club of Chicago (since 2009).	None.
Kevin J. Bannon (63) Board Member Portfolios Overseen: 67	Managing Director (April 2008-May 2015) and Chief Investment Officer (October 2008-November 2013) of Highmount Capital LLC (registered investment adviser); formerly Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer (April 1993-August 2007) of Bank of New York Company; President (May 2003-May 2007) of BNY Hamilton Family of Mutual Funds.	Director of Urstadt Biddle Properties (equity real estate investment trust) (since September 2008).
Linda W. Bynoe (63) Board Member Portfolios Overseen: 67	President and Chief Executive Officer (since March 1995) and formerly Chief Operating Officer (December 1989-February 1995) of Telemat Ltd. (management consulting); formerly Vice President (January 1985-June 1989) at Morgan Stanley & Co. (broker-dealer).	Director of Simon Property Group, Inc. (retail real estate) (May 2003-May 2012); Director of Anixter International, Inc. (communication products distributor) (since January 2006); Director of Northern Trust Corporation (financial services) (since April 2006); Trustee of Equity Residential (residential real estate) (since December 2009).
Keith F. Hartstein (59) Board Member Portfolios Overseen: 67	Retired; Member (since November 2014) of the Governing Council of the Independent Directors Council (organization of independent mutual fund directors); formerly President and Chief Executive Officer (2005-2012), Senior Vice President (2004-2005), Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing (1997-2004), and various executive management positions (1990-1997), John Hancock Funds, LLC (asset management); Chairman, Investment Company Institute’s Sales Force Marketing Committee (2003-2008).	None.
Michael S. Hyland, CFA (70) Board Member Portfolios Overseen: 67	Retired (since February 2005); formerly Senior Managing Director (July 2001-February 2005) of Bear Stearns & Co, Inc.; Global Partner, INVESCO (1999-2001); Managing Director and President of Salomon Brothers Asset Management (1989-1999).	None.
Richard A. Redeker (72) Board Member & Independent Chair Portfolios Overseen: 67	Retired Mutual Fund Senior Executive (47 years); Management Consultant; Director, Mutual Fund Directors Forum (since 2014); Independent Directors Council (organization of independent mutual fund directors)-Executive Committee, Chair of Policy Steering Committee, Governing Council.	None.
Stephen G. Stoneburn (72) Board Member Portfolios Overseen: 67	Chairman (since July 2011), President and Chief Executive Officer (since June 1996) of Quadrant Media Corp. (publishing company); formerly President (June 1995-June 1996) of Argus Integrated Media, Inc.; Senior Vice President and Managing Director (January 1993-1995) of Cowles Business Media; Senior Vice President of Fairchild Publications, Inc. (1975-1989).	None.

Interested Board Members⁽¹⁾
Name, Address, Age Position(s) Portfolios Overseen	Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years	Other Directorships Held During Past Five Years
Stuart S. Parker (53) Board Member & President Portfolios Overseen: 67	President of Prudential Investments LLC (since January 2012); Executive Vice President of Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (since December 2012); Executive Vice President of Jennison Associates LLC and Head of Retail Distribution of Prudential Investments LLC (June 2005-December 2011).	None.
Scott E. Benjamin (43) Board Member & Vice President Portfolios Overseen: 67	Executive Vice President (since June 2009) of Prudential Investments LLC; Executive Vice President (June 2009-June 2012) and Vice President (since June 2012) of Prudential Investment Management Services LLC; Executive Vice President (since September 2009) of AST Investment Services, Inc.; Senior Vice President of Product Development and Marketing, Prudential Investments (since February 2006); Vice President of Product Development and Product Management, Prudential Investments (2003-2006).	None.
Grace C. Torres* (56) Board Member Portfolios Overseen: 65	Retired; formerly Treasurer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer of the Prudential Investments Funds, Target Funds, Advanced Series Trust, Prudential Variable Contract Accounts and The Prudential Series Fund (1998-June 2014); Assistant Treasurer (March 1999-June 2014) and Senior Vice President (September 1999-June 2014) of Prudential Investments LLC; Assistant Treasurer (May 2003-June 2014) and Vice President (June 2005-June 2014) of AST Investment Services, Inc.; Senior Vice President and Assistant Treasurer (May 2003-June 2014) of Prudential Annuities Advisory Services, Inc.	Director (since July 2015) of Sun Bancorp, Inc. N.A.

* Note: Prior to her retirement in 2014, Ms. Torres was employed by Prudential Investments LLC. Due to her prior employment, she is considered to be an “interested person” under the 1940 Act. Ms. Torres is a non-management Interested Board Member.

(1) The year that each Board Member joined the Fund's Board is as follows:

Ellen S. Alberding, 2013; Kevin J. Bannon, 2008; Linda W. Bynoe, 2005; Keith F. Hartstein, 2013; Michael S. Hyland, 2008; Richard A. Redeker, 2003; Stephen G. Stoneburn, 1999; Grace C. Torres, 2014; Stuart S. Parker, Board Member and President since 2012; Scott E. Benjamin, Board Member since 2010 and Vice President since 2009.

Fund Officers^(a)
Name, Address and Age Position with Fund	Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years	Length of Service as Fund Officer
Raymond A. O’Hara (60) Chief Legal Officer	Vice President and Corporate Counsel (since July 2010) of Prudential Insurance Company of America (Prudential); Vice President (March 2011-Present) of Pruco Life Insurance Company and Pruco Life Insurance Company of New Jersey; Vice President and Corporate Counsel (March 2011-Present) of Prudential Annuities Life Assurance Corporation; Chief Legal Officer of Prudential Investments LLC (since June 2012); Chief Legal Officer of Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC (since June 2012) and Corporate Counsel of AST Investment Services, Inc. (since June 2012); formerly Assistant Vice President and Corporate Counsel (September 2008-July 2010) of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.; formerly Associate (September 1980-December 1987) and Partner (January 1988–August 2008) of Blazzard & Hasenauer, P.C. (formerly, Blazzard, Grodd & Hasenauer, P.C.).	Since 2012
Chad A. Earnst (40) Chief Compliance Officer	Chief Compliance Officer (September 2014-Present) of Prudential Investments LLC; Chief Compliance Officer (September 2014-Present) of the Prudential Investments Funds, Target Funds, Advanced Series Trust, The Prudential Series Fund, Prudential's Gibraltar Fund, Inc., Prudential Global Short Duration High Yield Income Fund, Inc., Prudential Short Duration High Yield Fund, Inc. and Prudential Jennison MLP Income Fund, Inc.; formerly Assistant Director (March 2010-August 2014) of the Asset Management Unit, Division of Enforcement, US Securities & Exchange Commission; Assistant Regional Director (January 2010-August 2014), Branch Chief (June 2006–December 2009) and Senior Counsel (April 2003-May 2006) of the Miami Regional Office, Division of Enforcement, US Securities & Exchange Commission.	Since 2014
Deborah A. Docs (58) Secretary	Vice President and Corporate Counsel (since January 2001) of Prudential; Vice President (since December 1996) and Assistant Secretary (since March 1999) of Prudential Investments LLC; formerly Vice President and Assistant Secretary (May 2003-June 2005) of AST Investment Services, Inc.	Since 2004
Jonathan D. Shain (57) Assistant Secretary	Vice President and Corporate Counsel (since August 1998) of Prudential; Vice President and Assistant Secretary (since May 2001) of Prudential Investments LLC; Vice President and Assistant Secretary (since February 2001) of Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC; formerly Vice President and Assistant Secretary (May 2003-June 2005) of AST Investment Services, Inc.	Since 2005

Fund Officers^(a)
Name, Address and Age Position with Fund	Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years	Length of Service as Fund Officer
Claudia DiGiacomo (41) Assistant Secretary	Vice President and Corporate Counsel (since January 2005) of Prudential; Vice President and Assistant Secretary of Prudential Investments LLC (since December 2005); Associate at Sidley Austin Brown & Wood LLP (1999-2004).	Since 2005
Andrew R. French (53) Assistant Secretary	Vice President and Corporate Counsel (since February 2010) of Prudential; formerly Director and Corporate Counsel (2006-2010) of Prudential; Vice President and Assistant Secretary (since January 2007) of Prudential Investments LLC; Vice President and Assistant Secretary (since January 2007) of Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC.	Since 2006
Amanda S. Ryan (38) Assistant Secretary	Director and Corporate Counsel (since March 2012) of Prudential; Director and Assistant Secretary (since June 2012) of Prudential Investments LLC; Associate at Ropes & Gray LLP (2008-2012).	Since 2012
Theresa C. Thompson (53) Deputy Chief Compliance Officer	Vice President, Compliance, Prudential Investments LLC (since April 2004); and Director, Compliance, Prudential Investments LLC (2001-2004).	Since 2008
Richard W. Kinville (47) Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer	Vice President, Corporate Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering Unit (since January 2005) of Prudential; committee member of the American Council of Life Insurers Anti-Money Laundering and Critical Infrastructure Committee (since January 2007); formerly Investigator and Supervisor in the Special Investigations Unit for the New York Central Mutual Fire Insurance Company (August 1994-January 1999); Investigator in AXA Financial's Internal Audit Department and Manager in AXA's Anti-Money Laundering Office (January 1999-January 2005); first chair of the American Council of Life Insurers Anti-Money Laundering and Critical Infrastructure Committee (June 2007-December 2009).	Since 2011
M. Sadiq Peshimam (52) Treasurer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer	Vice President (since 2005) of Prudential Investments LLC; formerly Assistant Treasurer of funds in the Prudential Mutual Fund Complex (2006-2014).	Since 2006
Peter Parrella (57) Assistant Treasurer	Vice President (since 2007) and Director (2004-2007) within Prudential Mutual Fund Administration; formerly Tax Manager at SSB Citi Fund Management LLC (1997-2004).	Since 2007
Lana Lomuti (48) Assistant Treasurer	Vice President (since 2007) and Director (2005-2007), within Prudential Mutual Fund Administration; formerly Assistant Treasurer (December 2007-February 2014) of The Greater China Fund, Inc.	Since 2014
Linda McMullin (54) Assistant Treasurer	Vice President (since 2011) and Director (2008-2011) within Prudential Mutual Fund Administration.	Since 2014
Kelly A. Coyne (47) Assistant Treasurer	Director, Investment Operations of Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC (since 2010).	Since 2015

^(a) Excludes Mr. Parker and Mr. Benjamin, interested Board Members who also serve as President and Vice President, respectively.

Explanatory Notes to Tables:

■	Board Members are deemed to be “Interested,” as defined in the 1940 Act, by reason of their affiliation with Prudential Investments LLC and/or an affiliate of Prudential Investments LLC.

■	Unless otherwise noted, the address of all Board Members and Officers is c/o Prudential Investments LLC, 655 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102-4410.

■	There is no set term of office for Board Members or Officers. The Board Members have adopted a retirement policy, which calls for the retirement of Board Members on December 31 of the year in which they reach the age of 75.
■	“Other Directorships Held” includes only directorships of companies required to register or file reports with the SEC under the 1934 Act (that is, “public companies”) or other investment companies registered under the 1940 Act.
■	“Portfolios Overseen” includes all investment companies managed by Prudential Investments LLC. The investment companies for which Prudential Investments LLC serves as manager include the Prudential Investments Mutual Funds, The Prudential Variable Contract Accounts, Target Mutual Funds, Prudential Short Duration High Yield Fund, Inc., Prudential Global Short Duration High Yield Fund, Inc., The Prudential Series Fund, Prudential's Gibraltar Fund, Inc. and the Advanced Series Trust.

COMPENSATION OF BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS. Pursuant to a management agreement with the Funds, the Manager pays all compensation of Fund Officers and employees as well as the fees and expenses of all Interested Board Members.

The Funds pay each Independent Board Member and Non-Management Interested Board Member annual compensation in addition to certain out-of-pocket expenses. Independent Board Members and Non-Management Interested Board Members who serve on Board Committees may receive additional compensation. The amount of annual compensation paid to each Independent Board Member and Non-Management Interested Board Member may change as a result of the introduction of additional funds on whose Boards the Board Member may be asked to serve.

Independent Board Members and Non-Management Interested Board Members may defer receipt of their fees pursuant to a deferred fee agreement with the Funds. Under the terms of the agreement, the Funds accrue deferred Board Members' fees daily which, in turn, accrue interest at a rate equivalent to the prevailing rate of 90-day US Treasury Bills at the beginning of each calendar quarter or

at the daily rate of return of any mutual fund managed by PI chosen by the Board Member. Payment of the interest so accrued is also deferred and becomes payable at the option of the Board Member. The obligation to make payments of deferred Board Members' fees, together with interest thereon, is a general obligation of the Funds. No Fund has a retirement or pension plan for Board Members.

The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation paid by the Funds for the most recently completed fiscal year to the Independent Board Members and Non-Management Interested Board Members for service on the Board, and the Board of any other investment company in the Fund Complex for the most recently completed calendar year. Board Members and officers who are “interested persons” of the Funds (as defined in the 1940 Act) (with the exception of Non-Management Interested Board Members) do not receive compensation from PI-managed funds and therefore are not shown in the following table.

Compensation Received by Independent Board Members & Non-Management Interested Board Members
Name	Aggregate Fiscal Year Compensation from Funds	Pension or Retirement Benefits Accrued as Part of Fund Expenses	Estimated Annual Benefits Upon Retirement	Total Compensation from Funds and Fund Complex for Most Recent Calendar Year
Ellen S. Alberding	$2,400	None	None	$220,000 (32/67)*
Kevin J. Bannon	$2,400	None	None	$220,750 (32/67)*
Linda W. Bynoe**	$2,400	None	None	$218,000 (32/67)*
Keith F. Hartstein**	$2,400	None	None	$220,000 (32/67)*
Michael S. Hyland	$2,400	None	None	$229,000 (32/67)*
Stephen P. Munn††	$1,600	None	None	$171,750 (32/67)*
James E. Quinn†	$1,000	None	None	$109,000 (32/67)*
Richard A. Redeker**	$2,400	None	None	$283,000 (32/67)*
Stephen G. Stoneburn**	$2,400	None	None	$218,000 (32/67)*
Grace C. Torres‡	$2,400	None	None	$199,505 (30/65)*

†Mr. Quinn resigned from the Board in July 2015.
††Mr. Munn resigned from the Board effective September 18, 2015.

‡Ms. Torres is a Non-Management Interested Board Member. Non-Management Interested Board Members receive compensation from the Funds for their service.

Explanatory Notes to Board Member Compensation Table

* Compensation relates to portfolios that were in existence for any period during 2015. Number of funds and portfolios represent those in existence as of December 31, 2015, and excludes funds that have merged or liquidated during the year. Additionally, the number of funds and portfolios includes those which are approved as of December 31, 2015, but may commence operations after that date. No compensation is paid out from such funds/portfolios.

** Under the Funds’ deferred fee agreement, certain Board Members have elected to defer all or part of their total compensation. The total amount of deferred compensation accrued during the calendar year ended December 31, 2015, including investment results during the year on cumulative deferred fees, amounted to ($2,728), $3,928, ($11,952), and ($4,983) for Ms. Bynoe, Mr. Hartstein, Mr. Redeker, and Mr. Stoneburn, respectively.

BOARD COMMITTEES. The Board has established three standing committees in connection with Fund governance—Audit, Nominating and Governance, and Investment. Information on the membership of each standing committee and its functions is set forth below.

Audit Committee: The Board has determined that each member of the Audit Committee is not an “interested person” as defined in the 1940 Act. The responsibilities of the Audit Committee are to assist the Board in overseeing the Funds' independent registered public accounting firm, accounting policies and procedures and other areas relating to the Funds' auditing processes. The Audit Committee is responsible for pre-approving all audit services and any permitted non-audit services to be provided by the independent registered public accounting firm directly to the Funds. The Audit Committee is also responsible for pre-approving permitted services to be provided by the independent registered public accounting firm to (1) the Manager and (2) any entity in a control relationship with the Manager that provides ongoing services to the Funds, provided that the engagement of the independent registered public accounting firm relates directly to the operation and financial reporting of the Funds. The scope of the Audit Committee's responsibilities is oversight. It is management's responsibility to maintain appropriate systems for accounting and internal control and the independent registered public accounting firm's responsibility to plan and carry out an audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). The number of Audit Committee meetings held during the Funds' most recently completed fiscal year is set forth in the table below.

The membership of the Audit Committee is set forth below:

Kevin J. Bannon (Chair)
Ellen S. Alberding
Linda W. Bynoe
Richard A. Redeker (ex-officio)

Nominating and Governance Committee: The Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board is responsible for nominating Board Members and making recommendations to the Board concerning Board composition, committee structure and governance, director education, and governance practices. The Board has determined that each member of the Nominating and Governance Committee is not an “interested person” as defined in the 1940 Act. The number of Nominating and Governance Committee meetings held during the Funds' most recently completed fiscal year is set forth in the table below. The Nominating and Governance Committee Charter is available on the Funds' website.

The membership of the Nominating and Governance Committee is set forth below:

Michael S. Hyland, CFA (Chair)
Stephen G. Stoneburn
Keith F. Hartstein
Richard A. Redeker (ex-officio)

Investment Committees: The Board of each fund in the Prudential retail mutual funds complex has formed joint committees to review the performance of each Fund in the Fund Complex. The Gibraltar Investment Committee reviews the performance of each Fund that is subadvised by Jennison Associates LLC and Quantitative Management Associates LLC. The Dryden Investment Committee reviews the performance of each Fund that is subadvised by PGIM, Inc. and Prudential Real Estate Investors (which is a business unit of PGIM, Inc.). In addition, the Dryden Investment Committee reviews the performance of the closed-end funds. Each committee meets at least four times per year and reports the results of its review to the full Board of each Fund at each regularly scheduled Board meeting. Every Independent Board Member sits on one of the two committees. The non-management Interested Board Member sits on one of the two committees.

The number of Gibraltar Investment Committee or Dryden Investment Committee meetings, as applicable, held during the Fund's most recently completed fiscal year is set forth in the table below.

The membership of the Gibraltar Investment Committee and the Dryden Investment Committee is set forth below:

Gibraltar Investment Committee
Keith F. Hartstein (Chair)
Richard A. Redeker
Stephen G. Stoneburn
Linda W. Bynoe

Dryden Investment Committee
Ellen S. Alberding (Chair)
Kevin J. Bannon
Michael S. Hyland, CFA
Grace C. Torres

Board Committee Meetings (for most recently completed fiscal year)
Audit Committee	Nominating & Governance Committee	Dryden Investment Committee
4	4	3

LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE AND QUALIFICATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS. The Board is responsible for oversight of the Funds. The Funds have engaged the Manager to manage the Funds on a day-to-day basis. The Board oversees the Manager and certain other principal service providers in the operations of the Funds. The Board is currently composed of ten members, seven of whom are Independent Board Members. The Board meets in-person at regularly scheduled meetings four times throughout the year. In addition, the Board Members may meet in-person or by telephone at special meetings or on an informal basis at other times. As described above, the Board has established three standing committees—Audit, Nominating and Governance, and Investment—and may establish ad hoc committees or working groups from time to time, to assist the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities. The Independent Board Members have also engaged independent legal counsel to assist them in fulfilling their responsibilities.

The Board is chaired by an Independent Board Member. As Chair, this Independent Board Member leads the Board in its activities. Also, the Chair acts as a member or as an ex-officio member of each standing committee and any ad hoc committee of the Board. The Board Members have determined that the Board's leadership and committee structure is appropriate because the Board believes it sets the proper tone to the relationships between the Funds, on the one hand, and the Manager, the subadviser(s) and certain other principal service providers, on the other, and facilitates the exercise of the Board's independent judgment in evaluating and managing the relationships. In addition, the structure efficiently allocates responsibility among committees.

The Board has concluded that, based on each Board Member's experience, qualifications, attributes or skills on an individual basis and in combination with those of the other Board Members, each Board Member should serve as a Board Member. Among other attributes common to all Board Members are their ability to review critically, evaluate, question and discuss information provided to them, to interact effectively with the various service providers to the Funds, and to exercise reasonable business judgment in the performance of their duties as Board Members. In addition, the Board has taken into account the actual service and commitment of the Board Members during their tenure in concluding that each should continue to serve. A Board Member's ability to perform his or her duties effectively may have been attained through a Board Member's educational background or professional training; business, consulting, public service or academic positions; experience from service as a Board Member of the Funds, other funds in the Fund Complex, public companies, or non-profit entities or other organizations; or other experiences. Set forth below is a brief discussion of the specific experience, qualifications, attributes or skills of each Board Member that led the Board to conclude that he or she should serve as a Board Member.

Messrs. Redeker and Stoneburn have each served as a Board Member of mutual funds in the Fund Complex for more than 15 years, including as members and/or Chairs of various Board committees. Mr. Stoneburn has more than 30 years of experience as senior executive officer of operating companies and/or as a director of public companies. Mr. Redeker has more than 48 years of experience as a senior executive in the mutual fund industry. Ms. Bynoe has been a Board Member of the Funds and other funds in the Fund Complex since 2005, having served on the boards of other mutual fund complexes since 1993. She has worked in the financial services industry over 11 years, has approximately 20 years experience as a management consultant and serves as a Director of financial services and other complex global corporations. Messrs. Bannon and Hyland joined the Board of the Funds and other funds in the Fund Complex in 2008. Each has held senior executive positions in the financial services industry, including serving as senior executives of asset management firms, for over 17 years. Ms. Alberding and Mr. Hartstein joined the Board of the Funds and other funds in the Fund Complex in 2013. Ms. Alberding has 30 years of experience in the non-profit sector, including over 20 years as the president of a charitable foundation, where she oversees multiple investment managers. Ms. Alberding also served as a Trustee of the Aon Funds from 2000 to 2003. Mr. Hartstein has worked in the asset management industry for almost 30 years and served as a senior executive in an asset management firm. Mr. Parker, who has served as an Interested Board Member and President of the Funds and the other funds in the Fund Complex since 2012, is President, Chief Operating Officer and Officer-in-Charge of PI and several of its affiliates that provide services to the Fund and has held senior positions in PI since 2005. Mr. Benjamin, an Interested Board Member of the Funds and other funds in the Fund Complex since 2010, has served as a Vice President of the Funds and other funds in the Fund Complex since 2009 and has held senior positions in PI since 2003. Ms. Torres, a non-management Interested Board Member of the Funds and other funds in the Fund Complex, formerly served as Treasurer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer for the Funds and other funds in the Fund Complex for 16 years and held senior positions with the Manager from 1999 to 2014. In addition, Ms. Torres is a certified public accountant (CPA). Specific details about each Board Member's professional experience appear in the professional biography tables, above.

Risk Oversight. Investing in general and the operation of a mutual fund involve a variety of risks, such as investment risk, compliance risk, and operational risk, among others. The Board oversees risk as part of its oversight of the Funds. Risk oversight is addressed as part of various regular Board and committee activities. The Board, directly or through its committees, reviews reports from among others, the Manager, subadvisers, the Funds' Chief Compliance Officer, the Funds' independent registered public accounting firm, counsel, and internal auditors of the Manager or its affiliates, as appropriate, regarding risks faced by the Funds and the risk management programs of the Manager and certain service providers. The actual day-to-day risk management with respect to the Funds resides with the Manager and other service providers to the Funds. Although the risk management policies of the Manager and the service providers are designed to be effective, those policies and their implementation vary among service providers and over time, and there is no guarantee that they will be effective. Not all risks that may affect the Funds can be identified or processes and controls developed to eliminate or mitigate their occurrence or effects, and some risks are simply beyond any control of the Funds or the Manager, its affiliates or other service providers.

Selection of Board Member Nominees. The Nominating and Governance Committee is responsible for considering nominees for Board Members at such times as it considers electing new members to the Board. The Nominating and Governance Committee may consider recommendations by business and personal contacts of current Board Members, and by executive search firms which the Committee may engage from time to time and will also consider shareholder recommendations. The Nominating and Governance Committee has not established specific, minimum qualifications that it believes must be met by a nominee. In evaluating nominees, the Nominating and Governance Committee considers, among other things, an individual's background, skills, and experience; whether the individual is an “interested person” as defined in the 1940 Act; and whether the individual would be deemed an “audit committee financial expert” within the meaning of applicable SEC rules. The Nominating and Governance Committee also considers whether the individual's background, skills, and experience will complement the background, skills, and experience of other nominees and will contribute to the diversity of the Board. There are no differences in the manner in which the Nominating and Governance Committee evaluates nominees for the Board based on whether the nominee is recommended by a shareholder.

A shareholder who wishes to recommend a board member for nomination should submit his or her recommendation in writing to the Chair of the Board (Richard Redeker) or the Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee (Michael Hyland), in either case in care of the specified Fund(s), at 655 Broad Street, 17^th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102-4410. At a minimum, the recommendation should include: the name, address and business, educational and/or other pertinent background of the person being recommended; a statement concerning whether the person is an “interested person” as defined in the 1940 Act; any other information that the Funds would be required to include in a proxy statement concerning the person if he or she was nominated; and the name and address of the person submitting the recommendation, together with the number of Fund shares held by such person and the period for which the shares have been held. The recommendation also can include any additional information which the person submitting it believes would assist the Nominating and Governance Committee in evaluating the recommendation.

Shareholders should note that a person who owns securities issued by Prudential (the parent company of the Funds' Manager) would be deemed an “interested person” under the 1940 Act. In addition, certain other relationships with Prudential or its subsidiaries, with registered broker-dealers, or with the Funds' outside legal counsel may cause a person to be deemed an “interested person.” Before the Nominating and Governance Committee decides to nominate an individual to the Board, Committee members and other Board Members customarily interview the individual in person. In addition, the individual customarily is asked to complete a detailed questionnaire which is designed to elicit information which must be disclosed under SEC and stock exchange rules and to determine whether the individual is subject to any statutory disqualification from serving on the board of a registered investment company.

Share Ownership. Information relating to each Board Member's Fund share ownership and in all registered funds in the PI-advised funds that are overseen by the respective Board Member as of the most recently completed calendar year is set forth in the chart below.

Name	Dollar Range of Equity Securities in the Fund	Aggregate Dollar Range of Equity Securities in All Registered Investment Companies Overseen by Board Member in Fund Complex
Board Member Share Ownership: Independent Board Members
Ellen S. Alberding	None	Over $100,000
Kevin J. Bannon	None	Over $100,000
Linda W. Bynoe	None	Over $100,000
Keith F. Hartstein	None	Over $100,000
Michael S. Hyland	None	Over $100,000
Stephen P. Munn	None	Over $100,000
James E. Quinn	None	Over $100,000
Richard A. Redeker	None	Over $100,000
Stephen G. Stoneburn	None	Over $100,000
Board Member Share Ownership: Interested Board Members
Stuart S. Parker	None	Over $100,000
Scott E. Benjamin	None	Over $100,000
Grace C. Torres	None	Over $100,000

None of the Independent Board Members, or any member of his/her immediate family, owned beneficially or of record any securities in an investment adviser or principal underwriter of the Funds or a person (other than a registered investment company) directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by, or under common control with an investment adviser or principal underwriter of the Funds as of the most recently completed calendar year.

Shareholder Communications with Board Members. Shareholders can communicate directly with Board Members by writing to the Chair of the Board, c/o the Funds, 655 Broad Street, 17^th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102-4410. Shareholders can communicate directly with an individual Board Member by writing to that Board Member, c/o the Funds, 655 Broad Street, 17^th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102-4410. Such communications to the Board or individual Board Members are not screened before being delivered to the addressee.

MANAGEMENT & ADVISORY ARRANGEMENTS

MANAGER. The Manager’s address is 655 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102-4410. The Manager serves as manager to all of the other investment companies that, together with the Funds, comprise the Prudential Investments mutual funds. See the Prospectus for more information about PI. As of February 29, 2016, the Manager served as the investment manager to all of the Prudential US and offshore open-end investment companies, and as administrator to closed-end investment companies, with aggregate assets of approximately $233.3 billion.

The Manager is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PIFM Holdco LLC, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Prudential Asset Management Holding Company LLC, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Prudential. PMFS, an affiliate of PI, serves as the transfer agent and dividend distribution agent for the Prudential Investments mutual funds and, in addition, provides customer service, record keeping and management and administrative services to qualified plans.

Pursuant to a management agreement with the Funds (the Management Agreement), PI, subject to the supervision of the Funds' Board and in conformity with the stated policies of the Funds, manages both the investment operations of the Funds and the composition of the Funds' portfolio, including the purchase, retention, disposition and loan of securities and other assets. In connection therewith, the Manager is obligated to keep certain books and records of the Funds. The Manager is authorized to enter into subadvisory agreements for investment advisory services in connection with the management of the Funds. The Manager will continue to have responsibility for all investment advisory services performed pursuant to any such subadvisory agreements. PI will review the performance of the investment subadviser(s) and make recommendations to the Board with respect to the retention of investment subadvisers and the renewal of contracts. The Manager also administers the Funds' corporate affairs and, in connection therewith, furnishes the Funds with office facilities, together with those ordinary clerical and bookkeeping services which are not being furnished by the Funds' custodian (the Custodian) and PMFS. The management services of PI to the Funds are not exclusive under the terms of the Management Agreement and PI is free to, and does, render management services to others.

PI may from time to time waive all or a portion of its management fee and subsidize all or a portion of the operating expenses of the Funds. Fee waivers and subsidies will increase the Funds' total return. These voluntary waivers may be terminated at any time without notice. To the extent that PI agrees to waive its fee or subsidize the Funds' expenses, it may enter into a relationship agreement with the subadviser to share the economic impact of the fee waiver or expense subsidy.

In connection with its management of the corporate affairs of the Funds, PI bears the following expenses:

■	the salaries and expenses of all of its and the Funds' personnel except the fees and expenses of Independent Board Members and non-management Interested Board Members;

■	all expenses incurred by the Manager or the Funds in connection with managing the ordinary course of a Fund’s business, other than those assumed by the Funds as described below; and
■	the fees, costs and expenses payable to any investment subadviser pursuant to a subadvisory agreement between PI and such investment subadviser.

Under the terms of the Management Agreement, the Funds are responsible for the payment of the following expenses:

■	the fees and expenses incurred by the Funds in connection with the management of the investment and reinvestment of the Funds' assets payable to the Manager;
■	the fees and expenses of Independent Board Members and non-management Interested Board Members;
■	the fees and certain expenses of the Custodian and transfer and dividend disbursing agent, including the cost of providing records to the Manager in connection with its obligation of maintaining required records of the Funds and of pricing the Funds' shares;
■	the charges and expenses of the Funds' legal counsel and independent auditors and of legal counsel to the Independent Board Members;
■	brokerage commissions and any issue or transfer taxes chargeable to the Funds in connection with securities (and futures, if applicable) transactions;
■	all taxes and corporate fees payable by the Funds to governmental agencies;
■	the fees of any trade associations of which the Funds may be a member;
■	the cost of share certificates representing, and/or non-negotiable share deposit receipts evidencing, shares of the Funds;
■	the cost of fidelity, directors and officers and errors and omissions insurance;
■	the fees and expenses involved in registering and maintaining registration of the Funds and of Fund shares with the SEC and paying notice filing fees under state securities laws, including the preparation and printing of the Funds' registration statements and prospectuses for such purposes; allocable communications expenses with respect to investor services and all expenses of shareholders' and Board meetings and of preparing, printing and mailing reports and notices to shareholders; and
■	litigation and indemnification expenses and other extraordinary expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of the Funds' business and distribution and service (12b-1) fees.

The Management Agreement provides that PI will not be liable for any error of judgment by PI or for any loss suffered by the Funds in connection with the matters to which the Management Agreement relates, except a loss resulting from a breach of fiduciary duty with respect to the receipt of compensation for services (in which case any award of damages shall be limited to the period and the amount set forth in Section 36(b)(3) of the 1940 Act) or loss resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence or reckless disregard of duties. The Management Agreement provides that it will terminate automatically if assigned (as defined in the 1940 Act), and that it may be terminated without penalty by either PI or the Funds by the Board or vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Funds (as defined in the 1940 Act) upon not more than 60 days', nor less than 30 days', written notice. The Management Agreement will continue in effect for a period of more than two years from the date of execution only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act.

Fees payable under the Management Agreement are computed daily and paid monthly. The applicable fee rate and the management fees received by PI from the Funds for the indicated fiscal years are set forth below.

Management Fees Paid by PIP2 *
	2016	2015	2014
Ultra Short Bond Fund	$2,140,634	$2,087,845	$1,847,181
Short-Term Bond Fund	$720,164	$693,285	$661,374

* Amounts received by PI from the Fund consist of reimbursement for costs and expenses.

SUBADVISER. PI has entered into a Subadvisory Agreement with the Fund's investment subadviser (Subadviser). The Subadvisory Agreement provides that the Subadviser will furnish investment advisory services in connection with the management of each Fund. In connection therewith, the Subadviser is obligated to keep certain books and records of the Fund. Under the Subadvisory Agreement, the Subadviser, subject to the supervision of PI, is responsible for managing the assets of the Fund in accordance with the Fund's investment objectives, investment program and policies. The Subadviser determines what securities and other instruments are purchased and sold for the Fund and is responsible for obtaining and evaluating financial data relevant to the Fund. PI continues to have responsibility for all investment advisory services pursuant to the Management Agreement and supervises the Subadviser's performance of such services.

As discussed in the Prospectus, PI employs the Subadviser under a “manager of managers” structure that allows PI to replace the Subadviser or amend a Subadvisory Agreement without seeking shareholder approval. The Subadvisory Agreement provides that it will terminate in the event of its assignment (as defined in the 1940 Act) or upon the termination of the Management Agreement. The Subadvisory Agreement may be terminated by a Fund, PI, or the Subadviser upon not more than 60 days', nor less than 30 days', written notice. The Subadvisory Agreement provides that it will continue in effect for a period of not more than two years from its execution only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act.

The Subadviser is reimbursed by the Manager for its direct costs, excluding profit and overhead, incurred by the Subadviser in furnishing services to the Manager.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PORTFOLIO MANAGERS—OTHER ACCOUNTS AND FUND OWNERSHIP. The following table sets forth information about the Short-Term Bond Fund and the Ultra Short Bond Fund and accounts other than the Short-Term Bond Fund and the Ultra Short Bond Fund for which the portfolio managers are primarily responsible for the day-to-day portfolio management as of the Fund's most recently completed fiscal year. The table shows, for each portfolio manager, the number of accounts managed and the approximate total assets in such accounts, within each of the following categories: registered investment companies, other pooled investment vehicles, and other accounts. For each category, the number of accounts and total assets in the accounts whose fees are based on performance is indicated in italics typeface. The table also sets forth the dollar range of equity securities of the Short-Term Bond Fund and the Ultra Short Bond Fund beneficially owned by the portfolio managers as of the Fund's most recently completed fiscal period.

Portfolio Managers: Information About Other Accounts
	Portfolio Manager	Registered Investment Companies	Other Pooled Investment Vehicles*	Other Accounts**	Fund Ownership
Ultra Short Bond Fund	Joseph D'Angelo	21/$8,445,761,241	4/$1,581,366,494	25/$22,943,970,014	None
	Robert Browne	20/$7,965,326,510	1/$49,302,420	24/$22,935,791,590	None
Short-Term Bond Fund	Joseph D'Angelo	21/$50,057,667,425	4/$1,581,366,494	25/$22,943,970,014	None
	Douglas Smith	17/$6,108,799,026	1/$49,302,420	24/$22,935,791,590	None

Note to Portfolio Managers: Information About Other Accounts Table:

Certain of the accounts listed in the chart above are managed by one or more of the named portfolio managers. These accounts are included in the account and asset totals for each of the applicable portfolio managers.
* “Other Pooled Investment Vehicles” includes commingled insurance company separate accounts, commingled trust funds, non-US mutual funds, and collateralized debt obligation vehicles.
** “Other Accounts” includes single client accounts, managed accounts, and non-commingled, affiliated insurance accounts.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PORTFOLIO MANAGERS—COMPENSATION AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. Set forth below, for each portfolio manager, is an explanation of the structure of, and methods used to determine, portfolio manager compensation. Also set forth below, for each portfolio manager, is an explanation of any material conflicts of interest that may arise between a portfolio manager's management of the Fund's investments and investments in other accounts.

PGIM, Inc. (PGIM).

COMPENSATION. The base salary of an investment professional in the Prudential Fixed Income unit of PGIM (Prudential Fixed Income) is based on market data relative to similar positions as well as the past performance, years of experience and scope of responsibility of the individual. Incentive compensation, including the annual cash bonus, the long-term equity grant and grants under Prudential Fixed Income’s long-term incentive plan, is primarily based on such person’s contribution to Prudential Fixed Income’s goal of providing investment performance to clients consistent with portfolio objectives, guidelines and risk parameters and market-based data such as compensation trends and levels of overall compensation for similar positions in the asset management industry. In addition, an investment professional’s qualitative contributions to the organization are considered in determining incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not solely based on the performance of, or value of assets in, any single account or group of client accounts.

An investment professional’s annual cash bonus is paid from an annual incentive pool. The pool is developed as a percentage of Prudential Fixed Income’s operating income and is refined by business metrics, which may include:

■	business development initiatives, measured primarily by growth in operating income;
■	the number of investment professionals receiving a bonus; and/or
■	investment performance of portfolios (i) relative to appropriate peer groups and/or (ii) as measured against relevant investment indices.

Long-term compensation consists of Prudential restricted stock and grants under the long-term incentive plan. Grants under the long-term incentive plan are participation interests in notional accounts with a beginning value of a specified dollar amount. The value attributed to these notional accounts increases or decreases over a defined period of time based, in part, on the performance of investment composites representing a number of Prudential Fixed Income’s most frequently marketed investment strategies. An investment composite is an aggregation of accounts with similar investment strategies. The long-term incentive plan is designed to more closely align compensation with investment performance and the growth of Prudential Fixed Income’s business. Both the restricted stock and participation interests are subject to vesting requirements.

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. Like other investment advisers, Prudential Fixed Income is subject to various conflicts of interest in the ordinary course of its business. Prudential Fixed Income strives to identify potential risks, including conflicts of interest, that are inherent in its business, and conducts annual conflict of interest reviews. When actual or potential conflicts of interest are identified, Prudential Fixed Income seeks to address such conflicts through one or more of the following methods:

■	elimination of the conflict;
■	disclosure of the conflict; or
■	management of the conflict through the adoption of appropriate policies and procedures.

Prudential Fixed Income follows the policies of Prudential on business ethics, personal securities trading by investment personnel, and information barriers. Prudential Fixed Income has adopted a code of ethics, allocation policies and conflicts of interest policies, among others, and has adopted supervisory procedures to monitor compliance with its policies. Prudential Fixed Income cannot guarantee, however, that its policies and procedures will detect and prevent, or assure disclosure of, each and every situation in which a conflict may arise.

Side-by-Side Management of Accounts and Related Conflicts of Interest. Prudential Fixed Income’s side-by-side management of multiple accounts can create conflicts of interest. Examples are detailed below, followed by a discussion of how Prudential Fixed Income addresses these conflicts.

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Performance Fees— Prudential Fixed Income manages accounts with asset-based fees alongside accounts with performance-based fees. This side-by-side management may be deemed to create an incentive for Prudential Fixed Income and its investment professionals to favor one account over another. Specifically, Prudential Fixed Income could be considered to have the incentive to favor accounts for which it receives performance fees, and possibly take greater investment risks in those accounts, in order to bolster performance and increase its fees.

■	Affiliated accounts— Prudential Fixed Income manages accounts on behalf of its affiliates as well as unaffiliated accounts. Prudential Fixed Income could be considered to have an incentive to favor accounts of affiliates over others.
■	Large accounts—large accounts typically generate more revenue than do smaller accounts and certain of Prudential Fixed Income’s strategies have higher fees than others. As a result, a portfolio manager could be considered to have an incentive when allocating scarce investment opportunities to favor accounts that pay a higher fee or generate more income for Prudential Fixed Income.
■	Long only and long/short accounts— Prudential Fixed Income manages accounts that only allow it to hold securities long as well as accounts that permit short selling. Prudential Fixed Income may, therefore, sell a security short in some client accounts while holding the same security long in other client accounts. These short sales could reduce the value of the securities held in the long only accounts. In addition, purchases for long only accounts could have a negative impact on the short positions.
■	Securities of the same kind or class— Prudential Fixed Income may buy or sell for one client account securities of the same kind or class that are purchased or sold for another client at prices that may be different. Prudential Fixed Income may also, at any time, execute trades of securities of the same kind or class in one direction for an account and in the opposite direction for another account due to differences in investment strategy or client direction. Different strategies trading in the same securities or types of securities may appear as inconsistencies in Prudential Fixed Income’s management of multiple accounts side-by-side.

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Financial interests of investment professionals— Prudential Fixed Income investment professionals may invest in investment vehicles that it advises. Also, certain of these investment vehicles are options under the 401(k) and deferred compensation plans offered by Prudential. In addition, the value of grants under Prudential Fixed Income’s long-term incentive plan is affected by the performance of certain client accounts. As a result, Prudential Fixed Income investment professionals may have financial interests in accounts managed by Prudential Fixed Income or that are related to the performance of certain client accounts.

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Non-discretionary accounts or models— Prudential Fixed Income provides non-discretionary investment advice and non-discretionary model portfolios to some clients and manages others on a discretionary basis. Trades in non-discretionary accounts could occur before, in concert with, or after Prudential Fixed Income executes similar trades in its discretionary accounts. The non-discretionary clients may be disadvantaged if Prudential Fixed Income delivers the model investment portfolio or investment advice to them after it initiates trading for the discretionary clients, or vice versa.

How Prudential Fixed Income Addresses These Conflicts of Interest. Prudential Fixed Income has developed policies and procedures designed to address the conflicts of interest with respect to its different types of side-by-side management described above.

■	The head of Prudential Fixed Income and its chief investment officer periodically review and compare performance and performance attribution for each client account within its various strategies.
■	In keeping with Prudential Fixed Income’s fiduciary obligations, its policy with respect to trade aggregation and allocation is to treat all of its accounts fairly and equitably over time. Prudential Fixed Income’s trade management oversight committee, which generally meets quarterly, is responsible for providing oversight with respect to trade aggregation and allocation. Prudential Fixed Income has compliance procedures with respect to its aggregation and allocation policy that include independent monitoring by its compliance group of the timing, allocation and aggregation of trades and the allocation of investment opportunities. In addition, its compliance group reviews a sampling of new issue allocations and related documentation each month to confirm compliance with the allocation procedures. Prudential Fixed Income’s compliance group reports the results of the monitoring processes to its trade management oversight committee. Prudential Fixed Income’s trade management oversight committee reviews forensic reports of new issue allocation throughout the year so that new issue allocation in each of its strategies is reviewed at least once during each year. This forensic analysis includes such data as: (i) the number of new issues allocated in the strategy; (ii) the size of new issue allocations to each portfolio in the strategy; and (iii) the profitability of new issue transactions. The results of these analyses are reviewed and discussed at Prudential Fixed Income’s trade management oversight committee meetings. Prudential Fixed Income’s trade management oversight committee also reviews forensic reports on the allocation of trading opportunities in the secondary market. The procedures above are designed to detect patterns and anomalies in Prudential Fixed Income’s side-by-side management and trading so that it may assess and improve its processes.
■	Prudential Fixed Income has policies and procedures that specifically address its side-by-side management of long/short and long only portfolios. These policies address potential conflicts that could arise from differing positions between long/short and long only portfolios. In addition, lending opportunities with respect to securities for which the market is demanding a slight premium rate over normal market rates are allocated to long only accounts prior to allocating the opportunities to long/short accounts.

Conflicts Related to Prudential Fixed Income’s Affiliations. As an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Prudential, Prudential Fixed Income is part of a diversified, global financial services organization. Prudential Fixed Income is affiliated with many types of US and non-US financial service providers, including insurance companies, broker-dealers, commodity trading advisors, commodity pool operators and other investment advisers. Some of its employees are officers of some of these affiliates.

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Conflicts Arising Out of Legal Restrictions. Prudential Fixed Income may be restricted by law, regulation or contract as to how much, if any, of a particular security it may purchase or sell on behalf of a client, and as to the timing of such purchase or sale. These restrictions may apply as a result of its relationship with Prudential and its other affiliates. For example, Prudential Fixed Income’s holdings of a security on behalf of its clients may, under some SEC rules, be aggregated with the holdings of that security by other Prudential affiliates. These holdings could, on an aggregate basis, exceed certain reporting thresholds that are monitored, and Prudential Fixed Income may restrict purchases to avoid exceeding these thresholds. In addition, Prudential Fixed Income could receive material, non-public information with respect to a particular issuer and, as a result, be unable to execute transactions in securities of that issuer for its clients. For example, Prudential Fixed Income’s bank loan team often invests in private bank loans

in connection with which the borrower provides material, non-public information, resulting in restrictions on trading securities issued by those borrowers. Prudential Fixed Income has procedures in place to carefully consider whether to intentionally accept material, non-public information with respect to certain issuers. Prudential Fixed Income is generally able to avoid receiving material, non-public information from its affiliates and other units within PGIM by maintaining information barriers. In some instances, it may create an isolated information barrier around a small number of its employees so that material, non-public information received by such employees is not attributed to the rest of Prudential Fixed Income.

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Conflicts Related to Outside Business Activity. From time to time, certain of Prudential Fixed Income’s employees or officers may engage in outside business activity, including outside directorships. Any outside business activity is subject to prior approval pursuant to Prudential Fixed Income’s personal conflicts of interest and outside business activities policy. Actual and potential conflicts of interest are analyzed during such approval process. Prudential Fixed Income could be restricted in trading the securities of certain issuers in client portfolios in the unlikely event that an employee or officer, as a result of outside business activity, obtains material, nonpublic information regarding an issuer. The head of Prudential Fixed Income serves on the board of directors of the operator of an electronic trading platform. Prudential Fixed Income has adopted procedures to address the conflict relating to trading on this platform. The procedures include independent monitoring by Prudential Fixed Income’s chief investment officer and chief compliance officer and reporting on Prudential Fixed Income’s use of this platform to the President of PGIM.

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Conflicts Related to Investment of Client Assets in Affiliated Funds. Prudential Fixed Income may invest client assets in funds that it manages or subadvises for an affiliate. Prudential Fixed Income may also invest cash collateral from securities lending transactions in these funds. These investments benefit both Prudential Fixed Income and its affiliate.

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PICA General Account. Because of the substantial size of the general account of The Prudential Insurance Company of America (PICA), trading by PICA’s general account, including Prudential Fixed Income’s trades on behalf of the account, may affect market prices. Although Prudential Fixed Income doesn’t expect that PICA’s general account will execute transactions that will move a market frequently, and generally only in response to unusual market or issuer events, the execution of these transactions could have an adverse effect on transactions for or positions held by other clients.

Conflicts Related to Securities Holdings and Other Financial Interests.

■	Securities Holdings. PGIM, Prudential, PICA’s general account and accounts of other affiliates of Prudential Fixed Income (collectively, affiliated accounts) hold public and private debt and equity securities of a large number of issuers and may invest in some of the same companies as other client accounts but at different levels in the capital structure. These investments can result in conflicts between the interests of the affiliated accounts and the interests of Prudential Fixed Income’s clients. For example: (i) Affiliated accounts can hold the senior debt of an issuer whose subordinated debt is held by Prudential Fixed Income’s clients or hold secured debt of an issuer whose public unsecured debt is held in client accounts. In the event of restructuring or insolvency, the affiliated accounts as holders of senior debt may exercise remedies and take other actions that are not in the interest of, or are adverse to, other clients that are the holders of junior debt. (ii) To the extent permitted by applicable law, Prudential Fixed Income may also invest client assets in offerings of securities the proceeds of which are used to repay debt obligations held in affiliated accounts or other client accounts. Prudential Fixed Income’s interest in having the debt repaid creates a conflict of interest. Prudential Fixed Income has adopted a refinancing policy to address this conflict. Prudential Fixed Income may be unable to invest client assets in the securities of certain issuers as a result of the investments described above.
■	Conflicts Related to the Offer and Sale of Securities. Certain of Prudential Fixed Income’s employees may offer and sell securities of, and interests in, commingled funds that it manages or subadvises. There is an incentive for Prudential Fixed Income’s employees to offer these securities to investors regardless of whether the investment is appropriate for such investor since increased assets in these vehicles will result in increased advisory fees to it. In addition, such sales could result in increased compensation to the employee.
■	Conflicts Related to Long-Term Compensation. The performance of many client accounts is not reflected in the calculation of changes in the value of participation interests under Prudential Fixed Income’s long-term incentive plan. This may be because the composite representing the strategy in which the account is managed is not one of the composites included in the calculation or because the account is excluded from a specified composite due to guideline restrictions or other factors. As a result of the long-term incentive plan, Prudential Fixed Income’s portfolio managers from time to time have financial interests related to the investment performance of some, but not all, of the accounts they manage. To address potential conflicts related to these financial interests, Prudential Fixed Income has procedures, including trade allocation and supervisory review procedures, designed to ensure that each of its client accounts is managed in a manner that is consistent with Prudential Fixed Income’s fiduciary obligations, as well as with the account’s investment objectives, investment strategies and restrictions. For example, Prudential Fixed Income’s chief investment officer reviews performance among similarly managed accounts with the head of Prudential Fixed Income on a quarterly basis.

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Other Financial Interests. Prudential Fixed Income and its affiliates may also have financial interests or relationships with issuers whose securities it invests in for client accounts. These interests can include debt or equity financing, strategic corporate relationships or investments, and the offering of investment advice in various forms. For example, Prudential Fixed Income may invest client assets in the securities of issuers that are also its advisory clients.

In general, conflicts related to the securities holdings and financial interests described above are addressed by the fact that Prudential Fixed Income makes investment decisions for each client independently considering the best economic interests of such client.

Conflicts Related to Valuation and Fees. When client accounts hold illiquid or difficult to value investments, Prudential Fixed Income faces a conflict of interest when making recommendations regarding the value of such investments since its management fees are generally based on the value of assets under management. Prudential Fixed Income believes that its valuation policies and procedures mitigate this conflict effectively and enable it to value client assets fairly and in a manner that is consistent with the client’s best interests.

Conflicts Related to Securities Lending Fees. When Prudential Fixed Income manages a client account and also serves as securities lending agent for the account, it could be considered to have the incentive to invest in securities that would yield higher securities lending rates. This conflict is mitigated by the fact that Prudential Fixed Income’s advisory fees are generally based on the value of assets in a client’s account. In addition, Prudential Fixed Income’s securities lending function has a separate reporting line to its chief operating officer (rather than its chief investment officer).

OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS

CUSTODIAN. The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY), One Wall Street, New York, New York 10286, serves as Custodian for Fund portfolio securities and cash, and in that capacity, maintains certain financial accounting books and records pursuant to an agreement with the Funds. Subcustodians provide custodial services for any foreign assets held outside the United States.

SECURITIES LENDING AGENT. PGIM, Inc. (PGIM) serves as securities lending agent for the Fund, and in that role administers the Fund's securities lending program. PGIM is an affiliate of PI. Prior to February 5, 2016, PGIM received a portion of the amount earned by lending securities. The compensation received by PGIM for services as securities lending agent for the three most recently completed fiscal years is set forth below. Effective Feburary 5, 2016, PGIM no longer receives any fee or other remuneration for serving as securities lending agent for the Fund.

Compensation Received by Subadviser for Securities Lending
	2015	2014	2013
Ultra Short Bond Fund	None	None	None
Short-Term Bond Fund	None	None	None

TRANSFER AGENT. Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC (PMFS), Gateway Center Three, 100 Mulberry Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102, serves as the transfer and dividend disbursing agent of the Funds. PMFS is an affiliate of PI. PMFS provides customary transfer agency services to the Fund, including the handling of shareholder communications, the processing of shareholder transactions, the maintenance of shareholder account records, the payment of dividends and distributions, and related functions. For these services, PMFS receives compensation from the Funds and is reimbursed for its transfer agent expenses which include an annual fee per shareholder account, a monthly inactive account fee per shareholder account and its out-of-pocket expenses; including but not limited to postage, stationery, printing, allocable communication expenses and other costs.

BNY Mellon Asset Servicing (US) Inc. (BNYAS) serves as sub-transfer agent to the Fund. PMFS has contracted with BNYAS, 301 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, Delaware 19809, to provide certain administrative functions to the Transfer Agent. PMFS will compensate BNYAS for such services.

For the most recently completed fiscal year, the Funds incurred the following approximate fees for services provided by PMFS:

Fees Paid to PMFS
Fund Name	Amount
Ultra Short Bond Fund	$100,000
Short-Term Bond Fund	$100,000

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. KPMG, LLP, 345 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10154, served as independent registered public accounting firm for the last five fiscal years and in that capacity will audit the annual financial statements for the Funds for the next fiscal year.

CONTROL PERSONS & PRINCIPAL HOLDERS OF SECURITIES

PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS. The following persons/entities owned beneficially or of record 5% or more shares of the Short Term Bond Fund as of March 16, 2016:

Fund Name	Shareholder Name	Registration	Shares / Percentage
Short Term Bond Fund	Pruco Life Insurance Company Pru Western Conference Of Teamsters Lending Attn: PIM FI Confirmation	2 Gateway Center 7th Floor Newark, NJ 07102	194,807,959 / 60.28%
	Prudential Investment Mgmt Inc PruPlan Asset Liability Attn: PIM FI Confirmation Dept	2 Gateway Center 7th Floor Newark, NJ 07102	41,177,312 / 12.74%
	Dryden Total Return Bond Fund Inc Attn: PIM FI Confirmation Dept	2 Gateway Center 7th Floor Newark, NJ 07102	26,819,701 / 8.30%

As of the date indicated above, no person/or entities owned beneficially or of record 5% or more shares of the Ultra Short Bond Fund.

As of the date indicated above, the Board Members and Officers of the Funds, as a group, owned less than 1% of the outstanding common shares of beneficial interest of either of the Funds.

BROKERAGE ALLOCATION & OTHER PRACTICES

PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS & BROKERAGE

The Funds have adopted a policy pursuant to which the Funds and their Manager, Subadviser and principal underwriter are prohibited from directly or indirectly compensating a broker-dealer for promoting or selling Fund shares by directing brokerage transactions to that broker. The Funds have adopted procedures for the purpose of deterring and detecting any violations of the policy. The policy permits the Funds, the Manager and the Subadviser to use selling brokers to execute transactions in portfolio securities so long as the selection of such selling brokers is the result of a decision that executing such transactions is in the best interest of the Funds and is not influenced by considerations about the sale of Fund shares. For purposes of this section, the term “Manager” includes the Subadviser.

The Manager is responsible for decisions to buy and sell securities, futures contracts and options on such securities and futures for the Funds, the selection of brokers, dealers and futures commission merchants to effect the transactions and the negotiation of brokerage commissions, if any. On a national securities exchange, broker-dealers may receive negotiated brokerage commissions on Fund portfolio transactions, including options, futures, and options on futures transactions and the purchase and sale of underlying securities upon the exercise of options. On a foreign securities exchange, commissions may be fixed. Orders may be directed to any broker or futures commission merchant including, to the extent and in the manner permitted by applicable laws, one of the Manager's affiliates (an affiliated broker). Brokerage commissions on US securities, options and futures exchanges or boards of trade are subject to negotiation between the Manager and the broker or futures commission merchant.

In the OTC market, securities are generally traded on a “net” basis with dealers acting as principal for their own accounts without a stated commission, although the price of the security usually includes a profit to the dealer. In underwritten offerings, securities are purchased at a fixed price which includes an amount of compensation to the underwriter, generally referred to as the underwriter's concession or discount. On occasion, certain money market instruments and US Government agency securities may be purchased directly from the issuer, in which case no commissions or discounts are paid. The Funds will not deal with an affiliated broker in any transaction in which an affiliated broker acts as principal except in accordance with the rules of the SEC.

In placing orders for portfolio securities of the Funds, the Manager's overriding objective is to obtain the best possible combination of favorable price and efficient execution. The Manager seeks to effect such transaction at a price and commission that provides the most favorable total cost of proceeds reasonably attainable in the circumstances. The factors that the Manager may consider in selecting a particular broker, dealer or futures commission merchant (firms) are the Manager's knowledge of negotiated commission rates currently available and other current transaction costs; the nature of the portfolio transaction; the size of the transaction; the desired timing of the trade; the activity existing and expected in the market for the particular transaction; confidentiality; the execution,

clearance and settlement capabilities of the firms; the availability of research and research-related services provided through such firms; the Manager's knowledge of the financial stability of the firms; the Manager's knowledge of actual or apparent operational problems of firms; and the amount of capital, if any, that would be contributed by firms executing the transaction. Given these factors, the Funds may pay transaction costs in excess of that which another firm might have charged for effecting the same transaction.

When the Manager selects a firm that executes orders or is a party to portfolio transactions, relevant factors taken into consideration are whether that firm has furnished research and research-related products and/or services, such as research reports, research compilations, statistical and economic data, computer databases, quotation equipment and services, research-oriented computer software and services, reports concerning the performance of accounts, valuations of securities, investment-related periodicals, investment seminars and other economic services and consultations. Such services are used in connection with some or all of the Manager's investment activities; some of such services, obtained in connection with the execution of transactions for one investment account, may be used in managing other accounts, and not all of these services may be used in connection with the Funds. The Manager maintains an internal allocation procedure to identify those firms who have provided it with research and research-related products and/or services, and the amount that was provided, and to endeavor to direct sufficient commissions to them to ensure the continued receipt of those services that the Manager believes provide a benefit to the Funds and their other clients. The Manager makes a good faith determination that the research and/or service is reasonable in light of the type of service provided and the price and execution of the related portfolio transactions.

When the Manager deems the purchase or sale of equities to be in the best interests of the Funds or their other clients, including Prudential, the Manager may, but is under no obligation to, aggregate the transactions in order to obtain the most favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the transactions, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Manager in the manner it considers to be most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to clients. The allocation of orders among firms and the commission rates paid are reviewed periodically by the Funds' Board. Portfolio securities may not be purchased from any underwriting or selling syndicate of which any affiliate, during the existence of the syndicate, is a principal underwriter (as defined in the 1940 Act), except in accordance with rules of the SEC. This limitation, in the opinion of the Funds, will not significantly affect the Funds' ability to pursue their present investment objectives. However, in the future in other circumstances, the Funds may be at a disadvantage because of this limitation in comparison to other funds with similar objectives but not subject to such limitations.

Subject to the above considerations, an affiliate may act as a broker or futures commission merchant for the Funds. In order for an affiliate of the Manager to effect any portfolio transactions for the Funds, the commissions, fees or other remuneration received by the affiliated broker must be reasonable and fair compared to the commissions, fees or other remuneration paid to other firms in connection with comparable transactions involving similar securities or futures being purchased or sold on an exchange or board of trade during a comparable period of time. This standard would allow the affiliated broker to receive no more than the remuneration which would be expected to be received by an unaffiliated firm in a commensurate arm's-length transaction. Furthermore, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Board Members, has adopted procedures which are reasonably designed to provide that any commissions, fees or other remuneration paid to the affiliated broker (or any affiliate) are consistent with the foregoing standard. In accordance with Section 11(a) of the 1934 Act, an affiliate may not retain compensation for effecting transactions on a national securities exchange for the Funds unless the Funds have expressly authorized the retention of such compensation. The affiliate must furnish to the Funds at least annually a statement setting forth the total amount of all compensation retained by the affiliate from transactions effected for the Funds during the applicable period. Brokerage transactions with an affiliated broker are also subject to such fiduciary standards as may be imposed upon the affiliate by applicable law. Transactions in options by the Funds will be subject to limitations established by each of the exchanges governing the maximum number of options which may be written or held by a single investor or group of investors acting in concert, regardless of whether the options are written or held on the same or different exchanges or are written or held in one or more accounts or through one or more brokers. Thus, the number of options which the Funds may write or hold may be affected by options written or held by the Manager and other investment advisory clients of the Manager. An exchange may order the liquidation of positions found to be in excess of these limits, and it may impose certain other sanctions.

Set forth below is information concerning the payment of commissions by the Funds, including the amount of such commissions paid to an affiliate, if any, for the indicated fiscal years or periods:

Brokerage Commissions Paid by the Fund (Fiscal years ended January 31)
	2016	2015	2014
Ultra Short Bond Fund	None	None	None
Short-Term Bond Fund	None	None	None

The Funds are required to disclose their holdings of securities of their regular brokers and dealers (as defined under Rule 10b-1 under the 1940 Act) and their parents as of the most recently completed fiscal year. As of the most recently completed fiscal year, the Funds held the following securities of their regular brokers and dealers.

Broker-Dealer Securities Holdings (as of most recently completed fiscal year)
	Equity or Debt	Amount
Ultra Short Bond Fund
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.	Debt	$866,000,000
TD Securities (USA) LLC	Debt	$621,991,000
JPMorgan Chase & Co.	Debt	$493,729,000
Credit Agricole Securities (USA), Inc.	Debt	$468,748,000
US Bancorp Investments, Inc.	Debt	$227,336,000
Short-Term Bond Fund
Barclays Capital, Inc.	Debt	$4,125,000
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.	Debt	$108,615,451
JPMorgan Chase & Co.	Debt	$248,852,560
US Bancorp Investments, Inc.	Debt	$23,979,360

DISCLOSURE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

The Board of each fund in the Prudential mutual fund complex has adopted policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of portfolio securities owned by each fund (“portfolio holdings”), and to authorize certain arrangements to make available information about portfolio holdings. These policies and procedures are designed to ensure that disclosures of a fund’s portfolio holdings are made consistently with the antifraud provisions of the federal securities laws and the fiduciary duties of each fund and each fund adviser. The policy is designed to ensure that disclosures of nonpublic portfolio holdings to selected third parties are made only when the fund has legitimate business purposes for doing so and the recipients are subject to a duty of confidentiality, including a duty not to trade on the nonpublic information.

The Board has authorized PI, as the investment manager of each fund, to administer these policies and procedures and to enter into confidentiality agreements on behalf of the funds that provide that all information disclosed shall be treated as confidential and that the recipient will not trade on the nonpublic information. No material, non-public information, including but not limited to portfolio holdings, may be disseminated to third parties except in compliance with these policies and procedures.

The Custodian Banks (State Street Bank and Bank of New York Mellon) are authorized to facilitate, under the supervision of PI, the release of portfolio holdings.

Regulatory Filings. Portfolio holdings for each fund as of the second and fourth fiscal quarters are made public, as required by law, in a fund’s annual and semi-annual reports. These reports are filed with the SEC on Form N-CSR. Annual and semi-annual shareholder reports for a fund may be accessed at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Portfolio holdings for each fund as of the first and third fiscal quarters are made public, as required by law, in a fund’s filings on Form N-Q, which are filed with the SEC within 60 days after the end of the first and third fiscal quarters. Filings on Form N-Q may be accessed at www.sec.gov.

Website Disclosure. A fund may post on the Prudential Investments mutual funds website a detailed list of its portfolio holdings as of the end of each calendar month no sooner than approximately three business days prior to the end of the following month, unless noted otherwise herein. A fund also may release, at a sleeve level and/or the composite level, its top ten holdings (or in the case of a fund of funds the complete list of portfolio funds and/or the top ten holdings of the portfolio funds), and summary statistics regarding sectors, countries and/or industries and other characteristics, as of each month end, with all such information posted to the website approximately 15 days after the end of the month, unless noted otherwise herein. (Note: The Prudential Core Short-Term Bond Fund and Prudential Core Ultra Short Bond Fund do not post portfolio holdings on the Prudential Investments mutual funds website.)

A fund that has recently commenced operations or adopted significant changes to its investment policies (a “repositioning”) may publicly release one or more of the items described above before the time periods described above, but in any event no earlier than 15 days from the date of the commencement of the fund’s operations or the date of the repositioning (the “Effective Date”). The fund may release this information prior to the time periods described in these procedures until the first fiscal quarter end or the first month end following the Effective Date, as applicable.

Additional Disclosures. Portfolio holdings information which appears on the Prudential Investments mutual funds website may also be made available in printed form. When authorized by the Chief Compliance Officer and another officer of the Prudential Investments mutual funds, portfolio holdings information may be publicly disseminated more frequently or at different periods than as described above.

Ongoing Disclosure Arrangements. Each fund has entered into ongoing arrangements to make available nonpublic information about its portfolio holdings, subject to the conditions, restrictions and requirements set forth below. Parties receiving this information may include intermediaries that distribute fund shares, third-party providers of auditing, custody, proxy voting and other services for the funds, rating and ranking organizations, and certain affiliated persons of each fund, as described below. The procedures utilized to determine eligibility are set forth below:

All requests from third parties for portfolio holdings shall require the following steps:

■	A request for release of portfolio holdings shall be prepared setting forth a legitimate business purpose for such release which shall specify the fund(s), the terms of such release, and frequency (e.g., level of detail, staleness). Such request shall address whether there are any conflicts of interest between the fund and the investment adviser, subadviser, principal underwriter or any affiliated person thereof and how such conflicts shall be dealt with to demonstrate that the disclosure is in the best interest of the shareholders of the fund(s).
■	The request shall be forwarded to PI’s Product Development Group and to the Chief Compliance Officer or his delegate for review and approval.
■	A confidentiality agreement in the form approved by a fund officer must be executed with the recipient of the portfolio holdings.
■	A fund officer shall approve the release and the agreement. Copies of the release and agreement shall be sent to PI’s Law Department.
■	Written notification of the approval shall be sent by such officer to PI’s Fund Administration Group to arrange the release of portfolio holdings.
■	PI’s Fund Administration Group shall arrange the release by the Custodian Banks.

Requests for disclosure to PI or its employees shall follow the procedures noted above other than the execution of a confidentiality agreement.

Set forth below are the authorized ongoing arrangements as of the date of this SAI:

1. Traditional External Recipients/Vendors

■	Full holdings on a daily basis to Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), Broadridge and Glass, Lewis & Co. (proxy voting administrator/agents) at the end of each day;
■	Full holdings on a daily basis to ISS (securities class action claims administrator) at the end of each day;
■	Full holdings on a daily basis to a fund's Subadviser(s), Custodian Bank, sub-custodian (if any) and accounting agents (which includes the Custodian Bank and any other accounting agent that may be appointed) at the end of each day. When a fund has more than one Subadviser, each Subadviser receives holdings information only with respect to the “sleeve” or segment of the fund for which the Subadviser has responsibility;
■	Full holdings to a fund's independent registered public accounting firm as soon as practicable following the fund's fiscal year-end or on an as-needed basis; and
■	Full holdings to financial printers as soon as practicable following the end of a fund's quarterly, semi-annual and annual period-ends.

2. Analytical Service Providers

■	Fund trades on a quarterly basis to Abel/Noser Corp. (an agency-only broker and transaction cost analysis company) as soon as practicable following a fund's fiscal quarter-end;
■	Full holdings on a daily basis to FT Interactive Data (a fair value information service) at the end of each day;
■	Full holdings on a daily basis to FactSet Research Systems Inc. and Lipper, Inc. (investment research providers) at the end of each day;
■	Full holdings on a daily basis to Performance Explorer Limited (investment research provider for funds engaged in securities lending) at the end of each day, for certain funds;
■	Full holdings on a daily basis to Vestek (for preparation of fact sheets) at the end of each day (Target Portfolio Trust, and selected Prudential Investments mutual funds only);

■	Full holdings to Frank Russell Company (investment research provider) at the end of each month (Prudential Jennison Small Company Fund, Prudential Variable Contract Accounts -2 and -10 only);
■	Full holdings on a monthly basis to Fidelity Advisors (wrap program provider) approximately five days after the end of each month (Prudential Jennison Growth Fund and certain other selected Prudential Investments Funds only);
■	Full holdings on a daily basis to Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (operations support) (Prudential Financial Services Fund only);
■	Full holdings on a daily basis to Markit WSO Corporation (certain operational functions)(Prudential Financial Services Fund only);
■	Full holdings on a daily basis to Investment Technology Group, Inc. (analytical service provider) (Prudential Financial Services Fund only);
■	Full holdings on a daily basis to State Street Bank and Trust Company (operations service provider) (Prudential Financial Services Fund only); and
■	Full holdings on a quarterly basis to Prudential Retirement Services / Watson Wyatt Investment Retirement Services (401(k) plan recordkeeping) approximately 30 days after the close of the Fund's fiscal quarter-end (Prudential Jennison Growth Fund only).

In each case, the information disclosed must be for a legitimate business purpose and is subject to a confidentiality agreement intended to prohibit the recipient from trading on or further disseminating such information (except for legitimate business purposes).

In addition, certain authorized employees of PI receive portfolio holdings information on a quarterly, monthly or daily basis or upon request, in order to perform their business functions. All PI employees are subject to the requirements of the personal securities trading policy of Prudential Financial, Inc., which prohibits employees from trading on or further disseminating confidential information, including portfolio holdings information.

Also, affiliated shareholders may, subject to execution of a non-disclosure agreement, receive current portfolio holdings for the sole purpose of enabling a fund to effect the payment of the redemption price to such shareholder in whole or in part by a distribution in kind of securities from the investment portfolio of the fund, in lieu of cash, in conformity with the rules of the SEC and procedures adopted by the Board. For more information regarding the payment of the redemption price by a distribution in kind of securities from the investment portfolio of the fund, see “Purchase, Redemption and Pricing of Fund Shares—Redemption in Kind.”

PI’s Law Department and the Chief Compliance Officer shall review the arrangements with each recipient on an annual basis. The Board shall, on a quarterly basis be advised of any revisions to the list of recipients of portfolio holdings and the reason for such disclosure. These policies and procedures will be reviewed for adequacy and effectiveness in connection with the funds’ compliance program under Rule 38a-1 under the 1940 Act.

A listing of the parties who will receive portfolio holdings pursuant to these procedures is maintained by PI Compliance.

There can be no assurance that the policies and procedures on portfolio holdings information will protect a fund from the potential misuse of such information by individuals or entities that come into possession of the information.

SECURITIES & ORGANIZATION

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PIP 2 is authorized to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest, which may be divided into an unlimited number of series of such shares, and which presently consist of the Short-Term Bond Fund, the Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund, the National Municipal Money Market Fund, the Ultra Short Bond Fund, the Government Money Market Fund, and the Treasury Money Market Fund. Each share of a Fund represents an equal proportionate interest in that Fund with each other share of that Fund and is entitled to a proportionate interest in the dividends and distributions from that Fund. Upon termination of a Fund, whether pursuant to liquidation of the Fund or otherwise, shareholders of that Fund are entitled to share pro rata in the net assets of the Fund then available for distribution to such shareholders. Shareholders have no preemptive rights.

A copy of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust (the Declaration of Trust) establishing PIP 2 is on file with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware. The Declaration of Trust provides for the perpetual existence of PIP 2. PIP 2 or a Fund, however, may be terminated at any time by vote of at least two-thirds of the outstanding shares of an affected Fund or by the Trustees upon written notice to the shareholders. Upon termination of PIP 2 or of a Fund, after paying or otherwise providing for all charges, taxes, expenses and liabilities, whether due or accrued or anticipated, of PIP 2 or of the Fund as may be determined by the Trustees, the Fund shall, in accordance with such procedures as the Trustees consider appropriate, reduce the remaining assets to distributable form in cash or shares or other securities, or any combination thereof, and distribute the proceeds to the shareholders of the Fund involved, ratably according to the number of shares of such Fund held by the several shareholders of the Fund on the date of termination.

The assets received by PIP 2 for the issue or sale of shares of a Fund and all income, earnings, profits, losses and proceeds therefrom, subject only to the rights of creditors, are allocated to that Fund, and constitute the underlying assets of that Fund. The underlying assets of a Fund are segregated and are charged with the expenses, including the organizational expenses, in respect of that Fund and with a share of the general expenses of PIP 2. While the expenses of PIP 2 are allocated to the separate books of account of the Fund, if more than one Fund has shares outstanding, certain expenses may be legally chargeable against the assets of all Funds.

The Declaration of Trust further provides that the Trustees will not be liable for errors of judgment or mistakes of fact or law. However, nothing in the Declaration of Trust protects a Trustee against any liability to which the Trustee 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 office. The Declaration of Trust provides for indemnification by PIP 2 of the Trustees and the officers of the Fund except with respect to any matter as to which any such person did not act in good faith in the reasonable belief that his action was in or not opposed to the best interests of PIP 2. Such person may not be indemnified against any liability to PIP 2 or PIP 2’s shareholders to which he 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 office.

PIP 2 will not normally hold annual shareholders meetings. At such time as less than a majority of the Trustees have been elected by the shareholders, the Trustees then in office will call a shareholders meeting for the election of Trustees. In addition, Trustees may be removed from office by a written consent signed by the holders of two-thirds of the outstanding shares and filed with PIP 2’s Custodian or by a vote of the holders of two-thirds of the outstanding shares at a meeting duly called for the purpose, which meeting shall be held upon written request of the holders of not less than 10% of the outstanding shares. Upon written request by ten or more shareholders, who have been such for at least six months and who hold shares constituting 1% of the outstanding shares, stating that such shareholders wish to communicate with the other shareholders for the purpose of obtaining the signatures necessary to demand a meeting to consider removal of a Trustee, PIP 2 has undertaken to provide a list of shareholders or to disseminate appropriate materials (at the expense of the requesting shareholders).

Except as otherwise disclosed in the Prospectus and in this SAI, the Trustees shall continue to hold office and may appoint their successors.

PURCHASE & REDEMPTION

PURCHASE, REDEMPTION AND PRICING OF FUND SHARES

PURCHASE OF SHARES. Shares of the Funds are offered only to investment companies managed by PI and certain investment advisory clients of PGIM. PI received an Order from the Commission that permits investment by such companies and clients in one of the Funds. The Short-Term Bond Fund and Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund are managed in compliance with the terms and conditions of this Order. Other Funds comprising PIP 2 are available to investment companies managed by PI and clients of PGIM in accordance with applicable provisions of the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations of the Commission under the 1940 Act.

SALE OF SHARES. The Funds may pay the redemption price in whole or in part by a distribution in kind of securities from the investment portfolio of the Funds, in lieu of cash, in conformity with applicable rules of the Commission and procedures adopted by the Board. Securities will be readily marketable and will be valued in the same manner as in a regular redemption. If your shares are redeemed in kind, you would incur transaction costs in converting the assets into cash. The Funds, however, have elected to be governed by Rule18f-1 under the 1940 Act, under which the Funds are obligated to redeem shares solely in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of the NAV of the Fund during any 90-day period for any one shareholder.

NET ASSET VALUE

For all Funds we determine the net asset value (NAV) of our shares once each business day at 4:15 p.m., Eastern time, on days that the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is open for trading, or in the event that the NYSE is closed, when the US Government bond market and US Federal Reserve Banks are open. On days when the NYSE is open, your purchase order or redemption request must be received by PMFS by 4:15 p.m., Eastern time in order to receive the NAV on that day. On days when the NYSE is closed, but the US Government bond market and US Federal Reserve Banks are open, your purchase order or redemption request must be received by PMFS by no later than 15 minutes after the earlier of the time the US Government bond market (as recommended by the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA)) or the US Federal Reserve Banks close in order to receive the NAV on that day. The NYSE is closed on most national holidays and Good Friday.

TAXES, DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS

The following is a summary of certain tax considerations generally affecting each Fund and its shareholders. This section is based on the Code, published rulings and court decisions, all as currently in effect. These laws are subject to change, possibly on a retroactive basis. Please consult your own tax adviser concerning the consequences of investing in a Fund in your particular circumstances under the Code and the laws of any other taxing jurisdiction.

QUALIFICATION AS A REGULATED INVESTMENT COMPANY. Each Fund has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code and intends to meet all other requirements that are necessary for it to be relieved of federal taxes on income and gains it distributes to shareholders. As a regulated investment company, a Fund is not subject to federal income tax on the portion of its net investment income (i.e., investment company taxable income, as that term is defined in the Code, without regard to the deduction for dividends paid) and net capital gain (i.e., the excess of net long-term capital gain over net short-term capital loss) that it distributes to shareholders, provided that it distributes at least 90% of its net tax-exempt income and investment company taxable income for the year (the “Distribution Requirement”), and satisfies certain other requirements of the Code that are described below.

Net capital gains of a Fund that are available for distribution to shareholders will be computed by taking into account any applicable capital loss carryforward. If a Fund has a capital loss carryforward, the amount and duration of any such capital loss carryforward will be set forth at the end of this section.

In addition to satisfying the Distribution Requirement, each Fund must derive at least 90% of its gross income from dividends, interest, certain payments with respect to loans of stock and securities, gains from the sale or disposition of stock, securities or non-US currencies and other income (including but not limited to gains from options, futures or forward contracts) derived with respect to its business of investing in such stock, securities or currencies and net income derived from an interest in a “qualified publicly traded partnership” (as such term is defined in the Code).

Each Fund must also satisfy an asset diversification test on a quarterly basis. Failure to do so may result in a Fund being subject to penalty taxes, being required to sell certain of its positions, and may cause the Fund to fail to qualify as a regulated investment company. Under this asset diversification test, at the close of each quarter of a Fund’s taxable year, (1) 50% or more of the value of the Fund’s assets must be represented by cash, United States government securities, securities of other regulated investment companies, and other securities, with such other securities limited, in respect of any one issuer, to an amount not greater than 5% of the value of the Fund’s assets and 10% of the outstanding voting securities of such issuer and (2) not more than 25% of the value of the Fund’s assets may be invested in securities of (x) any one issuer (other than United States government securities or securities of other regulated investment companies), or two or more issuers (other than securities of other regulated investment companies) of which the Fund owns 20% or more of the voting stock and which are engaged in the same, similar or related trades or businesses or (y) one or more “qualified publicly traded partnerships” (as such term is defined in the Code) and commonly referred to as “master limited partnerships.”

A Fund may be able to cure a failure to derive 90% of its income from the sources specified above or a failure to diversify its holdings in the manner described above by paying a tax, by disposing of certain assets, or by paying a tax and disposing of assets. If, in any taxable year, a Fund fails one of these tests and does not timely cure the failure, the Fund will be taxed in the same manner as an ordinary corporation and distributions to its shareholders will not be deductible by the Fund in computing its taxable income.

Although in general the passive loss rules of the Code do not apply to regulated investment companies, such rules do apply to a regulated investment company with respect to items attributable to an interest in a qualified publicly traded partnership. A Fund’s investments in partnerships, including in qualified publicly traded partnerships, may result in the Fund being subject to state, local or non-US income, franchise or withholding tax liabilities.

If for any year a Fund does not qualify as a regulated investment company, or fails to meet the Distribution Requirement, all of its taxable income (including its net capital gain) will be subject to tax at regular corporate rates without any deduction for distributions to shareholders. In addition, in the event of a failure to qualify, a Fund’s distributions, to the extent derived from the Fund’s current or accumulated earnings and profits, including any distributions of net long-term capital gains, will be taxable to shareholders as dividend income. However, such dividends will be eligible (i) to be treated as qualified dividend income in the case of shareholders taxed as individuals and (ii) for the dividends received deduction in the case of corporate shareholders. Moreover, if a Fund fails to qualify as a regulated investment company in any year, it must pay out its earnings and profits accumulated in that year in order to qualify again as a regulated investment company. If a Fund fails to qualify as a regulated investment company for a period greater than two taxable years, the Fund may be subject to taxation on any net built-in-gains (i.e., the excess of the aggregate gain, including items

of income, over aggregate loss that would have been realized if the Fund had been liquidated) recognized for a period of ten years, or, under certain circumstances, may have to recognize and pay tax on such net built-in-gain, in order to qualify as a regulated investment company in a subsequent year.

EXCISE TAX ON REGULATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES. A 4% non-deductible excise tax is imposed on a regulated investment company to the extent that it distributes income in such a way that it is taxable to shareholders in a calendar year other than the calendar year in which a Fund earned the income. Specifically, the excise tax will be imposed if a Fund fails to distribute in each calendar year an amount equal to 98% of ordinary taxable income, including qualified dividend income, for the calendar year and 98.2% of capital gain net income for the one-year period ending 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). The balance of such income must be distributed during the next calendar year. For the foregoing purposes, a regulated investment company is treated as having distributed otherwise retained amounts if it is subject to income tax on those amounts for any taxable year ending in such calendar year.

Each Fund intends to make sufficient distributions or deemed distributions of its qualified dividend income, ordinary income and capital gain net income prior to the end of each calendar year to avoid liability for this excise tax. However, investors should note that a Fund may in certain circumstances be required to borrow money or liquidate portfolio investments to make sufficient distributions to avoid excise tax liability.

FUND INVESTMENTS. Each Fund may make investments or engage in transactions that affect the character, amount and timing of gains or losses realized by a Fund. A Fund may make investments that produce income that is not matched by a corresponding cash receipt by the Fund. Any such income would be treated as income earned by the Fund and therefore would be subject to the Distribution Requirement. Such investments may require a Fund to borrow money or dispose of other securities in order to comply with those requirements. Each Fund may also make investments that prevent or defer the recognition of losses or the deduction of expenses. These investments may likewise require a Fund to borrow money or dispose of other securities in order to comply with the Distribution Requirement. Additionally, a Fund may make investments that result in the recognition of ordinary income rather than capital gain, or that prevent the Fund from accruing a long-term holding period. These investments may prevent the Fund from making capital gain distributions as described below. Each Fund intends to monitor its transactions, will make the appropriate tax elections and will make the appropriate entries in its books and records when it makes any such investments in order to mitigate the effect of these rules. The foregoing concepts are explained in greater detail in the following paragraphs.

Gains or losses on sales of stock or securities by a Fund generally will be treated as long-term capital gains or losses if the stock or securities have been held by it for more than one year, except in certain cases where the Fund acquires a put or writes a call or otherwise holds an offsetting position, with respect to the stock or securities. Other gains or losses on the sale of stock or securities will be short-term capital gains or losses.

In certain situations, a Fund may, for a taxable year, defer all or a portion of its net capital loss realized after October (or if there is no net capital loss, then any net long-term or short-term capital loss) and its late-year ordinary loss (defined as the sum of the excess of post-October non-US currency and passive non-US investment company (“PFIC”) losses over post-October non-US currency and PFIC gains plus the excess of post-December ordinary losses over post-December ordinary income) until the next taxable year in computing its investment company taxable income and net capital gain, which will defer the recognition of such realized losses. Such deferrals and other rules regarding gains and losses realized after October (or December) may affect the tax character of shareholder distributions.

If an option written by a Fund on securities lapses or is terminated through a closing transaction, such as a repurchase by the Fund of the option from its holder, the Fund will generally realize short-term capital gain or loss. If securities are sold by the Fund pursuant to the exercise of a call option written by it, the Fund will include the premium received in the sale proceeds of the securities delivered in determining the amount of gain or loss on the sale. Gain or loss on the sale, lapse or other termination of options acquired by a Fund on stock or securities and on narrowly-based stock indexes will be capital gain or loss and will be long-term or short-term depending on the holding period of the option.

Certain Fund transactions may be subject to wash sale, short sale, constructive sale, conversion transaction, constructive ownership transaction and straddle provisions of the Code that may, among other things, require a Fund to defer recognition of losses or convert long-term capital gain into ordinary income or short-term capital gain taxable as ordinary income.

As a result of entering into swap contracts, a Fund may make or receive periodic net payments. A Fund may also make or receive a payment when a swap is terminated prior to maturity through an assignment of the swap or other closing transaction. Periodic net payments will generally constitute taxable ordinary income or deductions, while termination of a swap will generally result in capital

gain or loss (which will be a long-term capital gain or loss if the Fund has been a party to the swap for more than one year). With respect to certain types of swaps, a Fund may be required to currently recognize income or loss with respect to future payments on such swaps or may elect under certain circumstances to mark such swaps to market annually for tax purposes as ordinary income or loss. Periodic net payments that would otherwise constitute ordinary deductions but are allocable under the Code to exempt-interest dividends will not be allowed as a deduction but instead will reduce net tax-exempt income.

In general, gain or loss on a short sale is recognized when a Fund closes the sale by delivering the borrowed property to the lender, not when the borrowed property is sold. Gain or loss from a short sale is generally capital gain or loss to the extent that the property used to close the short sale constitutes a capital asset in a Fund’s hands. Except with respect to certain situations where the property used by a Fund to close a short sale has a long-term holding period on the date of the short sale, special rules would generally treat the gains on short sales as short-term capital gains. These rules may also terminate the running of the holding period of “substantially identical property” held by a Fund. Moreover, a loss on a short sale will be treated as a long-term capital loss if, on the date of the short sale, “substantially identical property” has been held by a Fund for more than one year. In general, a Fund will not be permitted to deduct payments made to reimburse the lender of securities for dividends paid on borrowed stock if the short sale is closed on or before the 45th day after the short sale is entered into.

Debt securities acquired by a Fund may be subject to original issue discount and market discount rules which, respectively, may cause the Fund to accrue income in advance of the receipt of cash with respect to interest or cause gains to be treated as ordinary income subject to the Distribution Requirement referred to above. Market discount generally is the excess, if any, of the principal amount of the security (or, in the case of a security issued at an original issue discount, the adjusted issue price of the security) over the price paid by the Fund for the security. Original issue discount that accrues in a taxable year is treated as income earned by a Fund and therefore is subject to the Distribution Requirement. Because the original issue discount income earned by a Fund in a taxable year may not be represented by cash income, the Fund may have to borrow money or dispose of other securities and use the proceeds to make distributions to satisfy the Distribution Requirement.

Certain futures contracts and certain listed options (referred to as Section 1256 contracts) held by the Funds will be required to be “marked to market” for federal income tax purposes at the end of a Fund’s taxable year, that is, treated as having been sold at the fair market value on the last business day of the Fund’s taxable year. Except with respect to certain non-US currency forward contracts, sixty percent of any gain or loss recognized on these deemed sales and on actual dispositions will be treated as long-term capital gain or loss, and forty percent will be treated as short-term capital gain or loss. Any net mark-to-market gains may be subject to the Distribution Requirement referred to above, even though a Fund may receive no corresponding cash amounts, possibly requiring the disposition of portfolio securities or borrowing to obtain the necessary cash.

Gains or losses attributable to fluctuations in exchange rates that occur between the time a Fund accrues interest or other receivables or accrues expenses or other liabilities denominated in a non-US currency and the time the Fund actually collects such receivables or pays such liabilities are treated as ordinary income or loss. Similarly, gains or losses on non-US currency forward contracts or dispositions of debt securities denominated in a non-US currency that are attributable to fluctuations in the value of the non-US currency between the date of acquisition of the security or contract and the date of disposition thereof generally also are treated as ordinary income or loss. These gains or losses, referred to under the Code as “Section 988” gains or losses, increase or decrease the amount of a Fund’s investment company taxable income available to be distributed to its shareholders as ordinary income, rather than increasing or decreasing the amount of the Fund’s net capital gain. If Section 988 losses exceed other investment company taxable income during a taxable year, a Fund would not be able to make any ordinary dividend distributions from current earnings and profits, and distributions made before the losses were realized could be recharacterized as a return of capital to shareholders, rather than as an ordinary dividend, thereby reducing each shareholder’s basis in his or her Fund shares.

If the Fund holds (directly or indirectly) one or more “tax credit bonds” (defined below) on one or more specified dates during the Fund’s taxable year, and the Fund satisfies the minimum distribution requirement, the Fund may elect for US federal income tax purposes to pass through to shareholders tax credits otherwise allowable to the Fund for that year with respect to such bonds. A tax credit bond is defined in the Code as a “qualified tax credit bond” (which includes a qualified forestry conservation bond, a new clean renewable energy bond, a qualified energy conservation bond, a qualified zone academy bond, or a qualified school construction bond, each of which must meet certain requirements specified in the Code), a “build America bond” or certain other specified bonds. If the Fund were to make an election, a shareholder of the Fund would be required to include in gross income an amount equal to such shareholder’s proportionate share of the interest income attributable to such credits and would be entitled to claim as a tax credit an amount equal to the shareholder’s proportionate share of such credits. Certain limitations may apply on the extent to which the credit may be claimed.

A Fund may make investments in equity securities of non-US issuers. If a Fund purchases shares in PFICs, the Fund may be subject to federal income tax on a portion of any “excess distribution” from such non-US corporation, including any gain from the disposition of such shares, even if such income is distributed by the Fund to its shareholders. In addition, certain interest charges may be imposed on the Fund as a result of such distributions. If a Fund were to invest in an eligible PFIC and elected to treat the PFIC as a qualified electing fund (a “QEF”), in lieu of the foregoing requirements, the Fund would be required to include each year in its income and distribute to shareholders in accordance with the Distribution Requirement, a pro rata portion of the QEF’s ordinary earnings and net capital gain, whether or not distributed by the QEF to the Fund. A Fund may not be able to make this election with respect to many PFICs because of certain requirements that the PFICs would have to satisfy.

Alternatively, a Fund generally will be permitted to “mark to market” any shares it holds in a PFIC. If a Fund made such an election, with such election being made separately for each PFIC owned by the Fund, the Fund would be required to include in income each year and distribute to shareholders in accordance with the Distribution Requirement, an amount equal to the excess, if any, of the fair market value of the PFIC stock as of the close of the taxable year over the adjusted basis of such stock at that time. A Fund would be allowed a deduction for the excess, if any, of the adjusted basis of the PFIC stock over its fair market value as of the close of the taxable year, but only to the extent of any net mark-to-market gains with respect to the stock included by the Fund for prior taxable years. A Fund will make appropriate basis adjustments in the PFIC stock to take into account the mark-to-market amounts.

Notwithstanding any election made by a Fund, dividends attributable to distributions from a non-US corporation will not be eligible for the special tax rates applicable to qualified dividend income if the non-US corporation is a PFIC either in the taxable year of the distribution or the preceding taxable year, but instead will be taxable at rates applicable to ordinary income.

A Fund may invest in REITs. Such Fund’s investments in REIT equity securities may require a Fund to accrue and distribute income not yet received. In order to generate sufficient cash to make the requisite distributions, a Fund may be required to sell securities in its portfolio that it otherwise would have continued to hold (including when it is not advantageous to do so). A Fund’s investments in REIT equity securities may at other times result in the Fund’s receipt of cash in excess of the REIT’s earnings; if the Fund distributes such amounts, such distribution could constitute a return of capital to Fund shareholders for federal income tax purposes. Dividends received by the Fund from a REIT will generally not constitute qualified dividend income. REITs will generally be able to pass through the tax treatment of tax-qualified dividends they receive.

Some of the REITs in which the Funds may invest will be permitted to hold residual interests in real estate mortgage investment conduits (“REMICs”). Under Treasury regulations not yet issued, but that may apply retroactively, a portion of a Fund’s income from a REIT that is attributable to the REIT’s residual interest in a REMIC (referred to in the Code as an “excess inclusion”) will be subject to federal income tax in all events. These regulations are expected to provide that 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 shareholders, with the same consequences as if shareholders held the related REMIC residual interest 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 to entities (including a qualified pension plan, an individual retirement account, a 401(k) plan, a Keogh plan or other tax-exempt entity) subject to tax on unrelated business income, thereby potentially requiring such an entity that is allocated excess inclusion income, and that 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 non-US shareholder, will not qualify for any reduction in US federal withholding tax.

Under current law, if a charitable remainder trust (defined in Section 664 of the Code) realizes any unrelated business taxable income for a taxable year, it will be subject to an excise tax equal to 100% of such unrelated business taxable income. In addition, if at any time during any taxable year a “disqualified organization” (as defined in the Code) 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 Funds do not intend to invest directly in residual interests in REMICs or to invest in REITs in which a substantial portion of the assets will consist of residual interests in REMICs.

FUND DISTRIBUTIONS. Each Fund anticipates distributing substantially all of its net investment income for each taxable year. Dividends of net investment income paid to a non-corporate US shareholder that are reported as qualified dividend income will generally be taxable to such shareholder at capital gain income tax rates. The amount of dividend income that may be reported by a Fund as qualified dividend income will generally be limited to the aggregate of the eligible dividends received by the Fund. In addition, a Fund must meet certain holding period requirements with respect to the shares on which the Fund received the eligible dividends, and the non-corporate US shareholder must meet certain holding period requirements with respect to the Fund shares. Dividends of net investment income that are not reported as qualified dividend income or exempt-interest dividends and dividends of

net short-term capital gains will be taxable to shareholders at ordinary income rates. Dividends paid by a Fund with respect to a taxable year will qualify for the 70% dividends received deduction generally available to corporations to the extent of the amount of dividends received by the Fund from certain domestic corporations for the taxable year. Shareholders will be advised annually as to the US federal income tax consequences of distributions made (or deemed made) during the year, including the portion of dividends paid that qualify for the reduced tax rate.

Ordinarily, shareholders are required to take taxable distributions by a Fund into account in the year in which the distributions are made. However, for federal income tax purposes, dividends that are declared by a Fund in October, November or December as of a record date in such month and actually paid in January of the following year will be treated as if they were paid on December 31 of the year declared. Therefore, such dividends will generally be taxable to a shareholder in the year declared rather than the year paid.

Dividends paid by a Fund that are properly reported as exempt-interest dividends will not be subject to regular federal income tax. Dividends paid by a Fund will be exempt from federal income tax (though not necessarily exempt from state and local taxation) to the extent of the Fund’s tax-exempt interest income as long as 50% or more of the value of the Fund’s assets at the end of each quarter is invested in (1) state, municipal and other bonds that are excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes or (2) interests in other regulated investment companies, and, in each case, as long as the Fund properly reports such dividends as exempt-interest dividends. Exempt-interest dividends from interest earned on municipal securities of a state, or its political subdivisions, are generally exempt from income tax in that state. However, income from municipal securities from other states generally will not qualify for tax-free treatment.

Interest on indebtedness incurred by a shareholder to purchase or carry shares of a Fund will not be deductible for US federal income tax purposes to the extent it relates to exempt-interest dividends received by a shareholder. If a shareholder receives exempt-interest dividends with respect to any share of a Fund (other than a Fund that declares income dividends daily and pays such dividends at least as frequently as monthly) and if the share is held by the shareholder for six months or less, then any loss on the sale or exchange of the share may, to the extent of the exempt-interest dividends, be disallowed. In addition, the Code may require a shareholder that receives exempt-interest dividends to treat as taxable income a portion of certain otherwise non-taxable social security and railroad retirement benefit payments. Furthermore, a portion of any exempt-interest dividend paid by a Fund that represents income derived from certain revenue or private activity bonds held by the Fund may not retain its tax-exempt status in the hands of a shareholder who is a “substantial user” of a facility financed by such bonds, or a “related person” thereof. In addition, the receipt of dividends and distributions from a Fund may affect a non-US corporate shareholder’s federal “branch profits” tax liability and the federal “excess net passive income” tax liability of a shareholder of an S corporation. Shareholders should consult their own tax advisers as to whether they are (i) “substantial users” with respect to a facility or “related” to such users within the meaning of the Code or (ii) subject to the federal “branch profits” tax, or the federal “excess net passive income” tax.

A Fund may either retain or distribute to shareholders its net capital gain (i.e., excess net long-term capital gain over net short-term capital loss) for each taxable year. Each Fund currently intends to distribute any such amounts. If net capital gain is distributed and reported as a “capital gain dividend,” it will be taxable to shareholders as long-term capital gain, regardless of the length of time the shareholder has held its shares or whether such gain was recognized by the Fund prior to the date on which the shareholder acquired its shares. Conversely, if a Fund elects to retain its net capital gain, the Fund will be taxed thereon (except to the extent of any available capital loss carryovers) at the 35% corporate tax rate. In such a case, it is expected that the Fund also will elect to have shareholders of record on the last day of its taxable year treated as if each received a distribution of its pro rata share of such gain, with the result that each shareholder will be required to report its pro rata share of such gain on its tax return as long-term capital gain, will receive a refundable tax credit for its pro rata share of tax paid by the Fund on the gain, and will increase the tax basis for its shares by an amount equal to the deemed distribution less the tax credit.

Distributions by a Fund that exceed the Fund’s current and accumulated 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 its shares; any distribution in excess of such tax basis will be treated as gain from the sale of its shares, as discussed below. Distributions in excess of a Fund’s minimum distribution requirements but not in excess of the Fund’s earnings and profits will be taxable to shareholders and will not constitute nontaxable returns of capital. A Fund’s capital loss carryforwards, if any, carried from taxable years beginning before 2011 do not reduce current earnings and profits, even if such carryforwards offset current year realized gains. In the event that the Fund were to experience an ownership change as defined under the Code, the Fund’s loss carryforwards, if any, may be subject to limitation.

Distributions by a Fund will be treated in the manner described above regardless of whether such distributions are paid in cash or reinvested in additional shares of the Fund (or of another fund). Shareholders receiving a distribution in the form of additional shares will be treated as receiving a distribution in an amount equal to the amount of cash that could have been received. In addition, prospective investors in a Fund should be aware that distributions from the Fund will, all other things being equal, have the effect of reducing the NAV of the Fund’s shares by the amount of the distribution. If the NAV is reduced below a shareholder’s cost, the

distribution will nonetheless be taxable as described above, even if the distribution effectively represents a return of invested capital. Investors should consider the tax implications of buying shares just prior to a distribution, when the price of shares may reflect the amount of the forthcoming distribution.

SALE OR REDEMPTION OF SHARES. A shareholder will generally recognize gain or loss on the sale or redemption of shares 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. All or a portion of any loss so recognized may be disallowed if the shareholder acquires other shares of the Fund or substantially identical stock or securities within a period of 61 days beginning 30 days before such disposition, such as pursuant to reinvestment of a dividend in shares of the Fund. Additionally, if a shareholder disposes of shares of a Fund within 90 days following their acquisition, and the shareholder subsequently re-acquires Fund shares (1) before January 31 of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the original stock was disposed of, (2) pursuant to a reinvestment right received upon the purchase of the original shares and (3) at a reduced load charge (i.e., sales or additional charge), then any load charge incurred upon the acquisition of the original shares will not be taken into account as part of the shareholder’s basis for computing gain or loss upon the sale of such shares, to the extent the original load charge does not exceed any reduction of the load charge with respect to the acquisition of the subsequent shares. To the extent the original load charge is not taken into account on the disposition of the original shares, such charge shall be treated as incurred in connection with the acquisition of the subsequent shares. In general, any gain or loss arising from (or treated as arising from) the sale or redemption of shares of a Fund will be considered capital gain or loss and will be long term capital gain or loss if the shares were held for more than one year. However, any capital loss arising from the sale or redemption of shares held for six months or less will be treated as a long-term capital loss to the extent of the amount of long-term capital gain dividends received on (or undistributed long-term capital gains credited with respect to) such shares.

Capital gain of a non-corporate US shareholder is generally taxed at a federal income tax rate of up to 15% for individuals with incomes below approximately $415,000 ($465,000 if married filing jointly), adjusted annually for inflation, and 20% for any income above such levels that is generally net long-term capital gain or qualified dividend income, where the property is held by the shareholder for more than one year. Capital gain of a corporate shareholder is taxed at the same rate as ordinary income.

Cost Basis Reporting. Mutual funds must report cost basis information to you and the IRS when you sell or exchange shares acquired on or after January 1, 2012 in your non-retirement accounts. The cost basis regulations do not affect retirement accounts, money market funds, and shares acquired before January 1, 2012. The regulations also require mutual funds to report whether a gain or loss is short-term (shares held one year or less) or long-term (shares held more than one year) for all shares acquired on or after January 1, 2012 that are subsequently sold or exchanged. To calculate the gain or loss on shares sold, you need to know the cost basis of the shares. Cost basis is the original value of an asset for tax purposes (usually the gross purchase price), adjusted for stock splits, reinvested dividends, and return of capital distributions. This value is used to determine the capital gain (or loss), which is the difference between the cost basis of the shares and the gross proceeds when the shares are sold. The Fund’s Transfer Agent supports several different cost basis methods from which you may select a cost basis method you believe best suited to your needs. If you decide to elect the Transfer Agent’s default method, which is average cost, no action is required on your part. For shares acquired on or after January 1, 2012, if you change your cost basis method, the new method will apply to all shares in the account if you request the change prior to the first redemption. If, however, you request the change after the first redemption, the new method will apply to shares acquired on or after the date of the change. Keep in mind that the Fund’s Transfer Agent is not required to report cost basis information to you or the IRS on shares acquired before January 1, 2012. However, the Transfer Agent will provide this information to you, as a service, if its cost basis records are complete for such shares. This information will be separately identified on the Form 1099-B (Proceeds from Broker and Barter Exchange Transactions) sent to you by the Transfer Agent and not transmitted to the IRS.

BACKUP WITHHOLDING. A Fund will be required in certain cases to withhold and remit to the US Treasury 28% of all dividends and capital gain dividends, and the proceeds of redemption of shares, paid to any shareholder (1) who has provided the Fund with either an incorrect tax identification number or no number at all, (2) who is subject to backup withholding by the IRS for failure to report the receipt of interest or dividend income properly or (3) who has failed to certify to the Fund that it is not subject to backup withholding or that it is a corporation or other exempt recipient. In addition, dividends and capital gain dividends made to corporate United States holders may be subject to information reporting and backup withholding. Backup withholding is not an additional tax and any amounts withheld may be refunded or credited against a shareholder’s federal income tax liability, provided the appropriate information is furnished to the IRS.

If a shareholder recognizes a loss with respect to a Fund’s shares of $2 million or more for an individual shareholder or $10 million or more for a corporate shareholder, the shareholder must file with the IRS a disclosure statement on Form 8886. Direct shareholders of portfolio securities are in many cases exempted from this reporting requirement, but under current guidance, shareholders of a regulated investment company are not exempted. The fact that a loss is reportable under these regulations does not affect the legal determination of whether the taxpayer’s treatment of the loss is proper. Shareholders should consult their tax advisers to determine the applicability of these regulations in light of their individual circumstances.

MEDICARE CONTRIBUTION TAX. A US person that is an individual or estate, or a trust that does not fall into a special class of trusts that is exempt from such tax, is subject to a 3.8% tax on the lesser of (1) the US person’s “net investment income” for the relevant taxable year and (2) the excess of the US person’s modified adjusted gross income for the taxable year over $200,000 (or $250,000 if married filing jointly). A Fund shareholder’s net investment income will generally include, among other things, dividend income from the Fund and net gains from the disposition of Fund shares, unless such dividend income or net gains are derived in the ordinary course of the conduct of a trade or business (other than a trade or business that consists of certain passive or trading activities). If you are a US person that is an individual, estate or trust, you are urged to consult your tax advisers regarding the applicability of the Medicare contribution tax to your income and gains in respect of your investment in the Fund shares.

NON-US SHAREHOLDERS. Dividends paid to a shareholder who, as to the United States, is a nonresident alien individual, non-US trust or estate, non-US corporation, or non-US partnership (“non-US shareholder”) will be subject to US withholding tax at the rate of 30% (or lower applicable treaty rate) on the gross amount of the dividend. Such a non-US shareholder would generally be exempt from US federal income tax, including withholding tax, on gains realized on the sale of shares of a Fund, net capital gain dividends, exempt-interest dividends, and amounts retained by the Fund that are reported as undistributed capital gains.

The foregoing applies when the non-US shareholder’s income from a Fund is not effectively connected with a US trade or business. If the income from a Fund is effectively connected with a US trade or business carried on by a non-US shareholder, then ordinary income dividends, qualified dividend income, net capital gain dividends, undistributed capital gains credited to such shareholder and any gains realized upon the sale of shares of the Fund will be subject to US federal income tax at the graduated rates applicable to US citizens or domestic corporations.

Distributions that a Fund reports as “short-term capital gain dividends” or “long-term capital gain dividends” will not be treated as such to a recipient non-US shareholder if the distribution is attributable to a REIT’s distribution to a Fund of a gain from the sale or exchange of US real property or an interest in a US real property holding corporation and a Fund’s direct or indirect interests in US real property exceed certain levels. Instead, if the non-US shareholder has not owned more than 5% of the outstanding shares of a Fund at any time during the one year period ending on the date of distribution, such distributions will be subject to 30% withholding by a Fund and will be treated as ordinary dividends to the non-US shareholder; if the non-US shareholder owned more than 5% of the outstanding shares of a Fund at any time during the one-year period ending on the date of the distribution, such distribution will be treated as real property gain subject to 35% withholding tax and could subject the non-US shareholder to US filing requirements. Additionally, if a Fund’s direct or indirect interests in US real property were to exceed certain levels, a non-US shareholder realizing gains upon redemption from a Fund could be subject to the 35% withholding tax and US filing requirements unless more than 50% of a Fund’s shares were owned by US persons at such time or unless the non-US person had not held more than 5% of a Fund’s outstanding shares throughout either such person’s holding period for the redeemed shares or, if shorter, the previous five years.

The rules laid out in the previous paragraph, other than the withholding rules, will apply notwithstanding a Fund’s participation in a wash sale transaction or its payment of a substitute dividend.

Provided that 50% or more of the value of the Fund’s stock is held by US shareholders, distributions of US real property interests (including securities in a US real property holding corporation, unless such corporation is regularly traded on an established securities market and the Fund has held 5% or less of the outstanding shares of the corporation during the five-year period ending on the date of distribution), in redemption of a non-US shareholder’s shares of the Fund will cause the Fund to recognize gain. If the Fund is required to recognize gain, the amount of gain recognized will be equal to the fair market value of such interests over the Fund’s adjusted bases to the extent of the greatest non-US ownership percentage of the Fund during the five-year period ending on the date of redemption.

In the case of non-US non-corporate shareholders, a Fund may be required to backup withhold US federal income tax on distributions that are otherwise exempt from withholding tax unless such shareholders furnish the Fund with proper notification of their non-US status.

A 30% withholding tax is currently imposed on US-source dividends, interest and other income items, and will be imposed on proceeds from the sale of property producing US-source dividends and interest paid after December 31, 2018, to (i) non-US financial institutions including non-US investment funds unless they agree to collect and disclose to the IRS information regarding their direct and indirect US account holders and (ii) certain other non-US entities, unless they certify certain information regarding their direct and indirect US owners. To avoid withholding, non-US financial institutions will need to (i) enter into agreements with the IRS that state that they will provide the IRS information, including the names, addresses and taxpayer identification numbers of direct and indirect US account holders, comply with due diligence procedures with respect to the identification of US accounts, report to the IRS certain information with respect to US accounts maintained, agree to withhold tax on certain payments made to non-compliant non-US financial institutions or to account holders, or (ii) in the event that an intergovernmental agreement and implementing

legislation are adopted, provide local revenue authorities with similar account holder information. Other non-US entities will need to either provide the name, address, and taxpayer identification number of each substantial US owner or certifications of no substantial US ownership unless certain exceptions apply.

The tax consequences to a non-US shareholder entitled to claim the benefits of an applicable tax treaty may be different from those described herein. Non-US shareholders are urged to consult their own tax advisers with respect to the particular tax consequences to them of an investment in a Fund, the procedure for claiming the benefit of a lower treaty rate and the applicability of non-US taxes.

NON-US TAXES. A Fund may be subject to non-US withholding taxes or other non-US taxes with respect to income (possibly including, in some cases, capital gain) received from sources within non-US countries. So long as more than 50% by value of the total assets of the Fund (1) at the close of the taxable year, consists of stock or securities of non-US issuers, or (2) at the close of each quarter, consists of interests in other regulated investment companies, the Fund may elect to treat any non-US income taxes paid by it as paid directly by its shareholders.

If the Fund makes the election, each shareholder will be required to (i) include in gross income, even though not actually received, its pro rata share of the Fund’s non-US income taxes, and (ii) either deduct (in calculating US taxable income) or credit (in calculating US federal income tax) its pro rata share of the Fund’s income taxes. A non-US tax credit may not exceed the US federal income tax otherwise payable with respect to the non-US source income. For this purpose, each shareholder must treat as non-US source gross income (i) its proportionate share of non-US taxes paid by the Fund and (ii) the portion of any actual dividend paid by the Fund which represents income derived from non-US sources; the gain from the sale of securities will generally be treated as US source income and certain non-US currency gains and losses likewise will be treated as derived from US sources. This non-US tax credit limitation is, with certain exceptions, applied separately to separate categories of income; dividends from the Fund will be treated as “passive” or “general” income for this purpose. The effect of this limitation may be to prevent shareholders from claiming as a credit the full amount of their pro rata share of the Fund’s non-US income taxes. In addition, shareholders will not be eligible to claim a non-US tax credit with respect to non-US income taxes paid by the Fund unless certain holding period requirements are met at both the Fund and the shareholder levels. For purposes of foreign tax credits for US shareholders of the Fund, foreign capital gains taxes may not produce associated foreign source income, limiting the availability of such credits for US persons.

A Fund will make such an election only if it deems it to be in the best interest of its shareholders. A shareholder not subject to US tax may prefer that this election not be made. The Fund will notify shareholders in writing each year if it makes the election and of the amount of non-US income taxes, if any, to be passed through to the shareholders and the amount of non-US taxes, if any, for which shareholders of the Fund will not be eligible to claim a non-US tax credit because the holding period requirements (described above) have not been satisfied.

Shares of a Fund held by a non-US shareholder at death will be considered situated within the United States and subject to the US estate tax.

STATE AND LOCAL TAX MATTERS. Depending on the residence of the shareholders for tax purposes, distributions may also be subject to state and local taxes. Rules of state and local taxation regarding qualified dividend income, ordinary income dividends and capital gains distributions from regulated investment companies and other items may differ from federal income tax rules. Shareholders are urged to consult their tax advisers as to the consequences of these and other state and local tax rules affecting investment in a Fund.

CAPITAL LOSS CARRYFORWARD. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”), the Funds are permitted to carryforward capital losses realized on or after February 1, 2011 (“post-enactment losses”) for an unlimited period. Post-enactment losses are required to be utilized before the utilization of losses incurred prior to the effective date of the Act. As a result of this ordering rule, capital loss carryforwards related to taxable years ending before January 31, 2012 (“pre-enactment losses”) may have an increased likelihood to expire unused. The Short-Term Bond Fund utilized approximately $17,999,000 of its capital loss carryforward to offset net taxable gains realized in the fiscal year ended January 31, 2016. No capital gains distributions are expected to be paid to shareholders until net gains have been realized in excess of such losses. As of January 31, 2016, the pre-and post-enactment losses for Short-Term Bond Fund were approximately:

Post-Enactment Losses:	$ 0

Pre-Enactment Losses:
Expiring 2017	89,702,000
Expiring 2018	157,486,000
Expiring 2019	18,751,000
	$265,939,000

The Short-Term Bond Fund elected to treat post-October capital losses of approximately $5,303,000 as having been incurred in the following fiscal year (January 31, 2017).

PROXY VOTING & CODES OF ETHICS

PROXY VOTING

The Board has delegated to the Manager the responsibility for voting any proxies and maintaining proxy recordkeeping with respect to the Funds. The Manager is authorized by the Funds to delegate, in whole or in part, their proxy voting authority to the investment subadviser(s) or third party vendors consistent with the policies set forth below. The proxy voting process shall remain subject to the supervision of the Board, including any committee thereof established for that purpose.

The Manager and the Board view the proxy voting process as a component of the investment process and, as such, seek to ensure that all proxy proposals are voted with the primary goal of seeking the optimal benefit for the Funds. Consistent with this goal, the Board views the proxy voting process as a means to encourage strong corporate governance practices and ethical conduct by corporate management. The Manager and the Board maintain a policy of seeking to protect the best interests of the Funds should a proxy issue potentially implicate a conflict of interest between the Funds and the Manager or its affiliates.

The Manager delegates to the Funds' Subadviser(s) the responsibility for voting proxies. The Subadviser is expected to identify and seek to obtain the optimal benefit for the Funds, and to adopt written policies that meet certain minimum standards, including that the policies be reasonably designed to protect the best interests of the Funds and delineate procedures to be followed when a proxy vote presents a conflict between the interests of the Funds and the interests of the Subadviser or its affiliates. The Manager and the Board expect that the Subadviser will notify the Manager and Board at least annually of any such conflicts identified and confirm how the issue was resolved. In addition, the Manager expects that the Subadviser will deliver to the Manager, or its appointed vendor, information required for filing the Form N-PX with the SEC. Information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to their portfolio securities during the most recent twelve-month period ending June 30 is available without charge on the Funds' website at www.prudentialfunds.com and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

A summary of the proxy voting policies of the Subadviser(s) is set forth in its respective Appendix to this SAI.

APPENDICES

APPENDIX I: PROXY VOTING POLICIES OF THE SUBADVISER

PGIM, INC.

The policy of each of PGIM’s asset management units is to vote proxies in the best interests of their respective clients based on the clients’ priorities. Client interests are placed ahead of any potential interest of PGIM or its asset management units.

Because the various asset management units manage distinct classes of assets with differing management styles, some units will consider each proxy on its individual merits while other units may adopt a pre‐determined set of voting guidelines. The specific voting approach of each unit is noted below.

Relevant members of management and regulatory personnel oversee the proxy voting process and monitor potential conflicts of interest. In addition, should the need arise, senior members of management, as advised by Compliance and Law, are authorized to address any proxy matter involving an actual or apparent conflict of interest that cannot be resolved at the level of an individual asset management business unit.

VOTING APPROACH OF PGIM ASSET MANAGEMENT UNITS

Prudential Fixed Income. Prudential Fixed Income is a business unit of PGIM. Prudential Fixed Income’s policy is to vote proxies in the best economic interest of its clients. In the case of pooled accounts, the policy is to vote proxies in the best economic interest of the pooled account. The proxy voting policy contains detailed voting guidelines on a wide variety of issues commonly voted upon by shareholders. These guidelines reflect Prudential Fixed Income’s judgment of how to further the best economic interest of its clients through the shareholder or debt-holder voting process.

Prudential Fixed Income invests primarily in debt securities, thus there are few traditional proxies voted by it. Prudential Fixed Income generally votes with management on routine matters such as the appointment of accountants or the election of directors. From time to time, ballot issues arise that are not addressed by the policy or circumstances may suggest a vote not in accordance with the established guidelines. In these cases, voting decisions are made on a case-by-case basis by the applicable portfolio manager taking into consideration the potential economic impact of the proposal. If a security is held in multiple accounts and two or more portfolio managers are not in agreement with respect to a particular vote, Prudential Fixed Income’s proxy voting committee will determine the vote. Not all ballots are received by Prudential Fixed Income in advance of voting deadlines, but when ballots are received in a timely fashion, Prudential Fixed Income strives to meet its voting obligations. It cannot, however, guarantee that every proxy will be voted prior to its deadline.

With respect to non-US holdings, Prudential Fixed Income takes into account additional restrictions in some countries that might impair its ability to trade those securities or have other potentially adverse economic consequences. Prudential Fixed Income generally votes non-US securities on a best efforts basis if it determines that voting is in the best economic interest of its clients.

Occasionally, a conflict of interest may arise in connection with proxy voting. For example, the issuer of the securities being voted may also be a client of Prudential Fixed Income. When Prudential Fixed Income identifies an actual or potential conflict of interest between the firm and its clients with respect to proxy voting, the matter is presented to senior management who will resolve such issue in consultation with the compliance and legal departments.

Any client may obtain a copy of Prudential Fixed Income’s proxy voting policy, guidelines and procedures, as well as the proxy voting records for that client’s securities, by contacting the client service representative responsible for the client’s account.

Prudential Real Estate Investors. Prudential Real Estate Investors (PREI^®) is a business unit of PGIM. PREI's proxy voting policy contains detailed voting guidelines on a wide variety of issues commonly voted upon by shareholders. These guidelines reflect PREI's judgment of how to further the best long-range economic interest of our clients (i.e. the mutual interest of clients in seeing the appreciation in value of a common investment over time) through the shareholder voting process. PREI's policy is generally to vote proxies on social or political issues on a case by case basis. Additionally, where issues are not addressed by our policy, or when circumstances suggest a vote not in accordance with our established guidelines, voting decisions are made on a case-by-case basis taking into consideration the potential economic impact of the proposal. With respect to international holdings, we take into account additional restrictions in some countries that might impair our ability to trade those securities or have other potentially adverse economic consequences, and generally vote foreign securities on a best efforts basis in accordance with the recommendations of the issuer's management if we determine that voting is in the best economic interest of our clients.

APPENDIX II: DESCRIPTIONS OF SECURITY RATINGS

MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE, INC. (MOODY'S)

Debt Ratings

Aaa: Bonds which are rated Aaa are judged to be of the best quality. They carry the smallest degree of investment risk and are generally referred to as “gilt edged.” Interest payments are protected by a large or by an exceptionally stable margin and principal is secure. While the various protective elements are likely to change, such changes as can be visualized are most unlikely to impair the fundamentally strong position of such issues.

Aa: Bonds which are rated Aa are judged to be of high quality by all standards. Together with the Aaa group they comprise what are generally known as high-grade bonds. They are rated lower than the best bonds because margins of protection may not be as large as in Aaa securities or fluctuation of protective elements may be of greater amplitude or there may be other elements present which make the long-term risks appear somewhat larger than the Aaa securities.

A: Bonds which are rated A possess many favorable investment attributes and are to be considered as upper-medium-grade obligations. Factors giving security to principal and interest are considered adequate, but elements may be present which suggest a susceptibility to impairment some time in the future.

Baa: Bonds which are rated Baa are considered as medium-grade obligations, i.e., they are neither highly protected nor poorly secured. Interest payments and principal security appear adequate for the present but certain protective elements may be lacking or may be characteristically unreliable over any great length of time. Such bonds lack outstanding investment characteristics and in fact have speculative characteristics as well.

Ba: Bonds which are rated Ba are judged to have speculative elements; their future cannot be considered as well assured. Often the protection of interest and principal payments may be very moderate and thereby not well safeguarded during both good and bad times over the future. Uncertainty of position characterizes bonds in this class.

B: Bonds which are rated B generally lack characteristics of the desirable investment. Assurance of interest and principal payments or of maintenance of other terms of the contract over any long period of time may be small.

Caa: Bonds which are rated Caa are of poor standing. Such issues may be in default or there may be present elements of danger with respect to principal or interest.

Ca: Bonds which are rated Ca represent obligations which are speculative in a high degree. Such issues are often in default or have other marked shortcomings.

C: Bonds which are rated C are the lowest-rated class of bonds, and issues so rated can be regarded as having extremely poor prospects of ever attaining any real investment standing.

Moody's applies numerical modifiers 1, 2, and 3 in each generic rating category from Aa to Caa. The modifier 1 indicates that the issuer is in the higher end of its letter rating category; the modifier 2 indicates a mid-range ranking; the modifier 3 indicates that the issuer is in the lower end of the letter ranking category.

Short-Term Ratings

Moody's short-term debt ratings are opinions of the ability of issuers to honor senior financial obligations and contracts. Such obligations generally have an original maturity not exceeding one year, unless explicitly noted.

PRIME-1: Issuers rated Prime-1 (or supporting institutions) have a superior ability for repayment of senior short-term debt obligations. Prime-1 repayment ability will often be evidenced by many of the following characteristics:

■	Leading market positions in well-established industries.
■	High rates of return on funds employed.
■	Conservative capitalization structure with moderate reliance on debt and ample asset protection.
■	Broad margins in earnings coverage of fixed financial charges and high internal cash generation.
■	Well-established access to a range of financial markets and assured sources of alternate liquidity.

PRIME-2: Issuers rated Prime-2 (or supporting institutions) have a strong ability for repayment of senior short-term debt obligations. This normally will be evidenced by many of the characteristics cited above but to a lesser degree. Earnings trends and coverage ratios, while sound, may be more subject to variation. Capitalization characteristics, while still appropriate, may be more affected by external conditions. Ample alternate liquidity is maintained.

MIG 1: This designation denotes best quality. There is strong protection by established cash flows, superior liquidity support or demonstrated broad-based access to the market for refinancing.

MIG 2: This designation denotes high quality. Margins of protection are ample although not so large as in the preceding group.

STANDARD & POOR'S RATINGS SERVICES (S&P)

Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings

AAA: An obligation rated AAA has the highest rating assigned by S&P. 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 in 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: 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: The C rating may be used to cover a situation where a bankruptcy petition has been filed or similar action has been taken, but payments on this obligation are being continued.

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.

Commercial Paper Ratings

A-1: This designation indicates that the degree of safety regarding timely payment is strong. Those issues determined to possess extremely strong safety characteristics are denoted with a plus sign (+) designation.

A-2: Capacity for timely payment on issues with this designation is satisfactory. However, the relative degree of safety is not as high as for issues designated A-1.

Notes Ratings

An S&P notes rating reflects the liquidity factors and market risks unique to notes. Notes due in three years or less will likely receive a notes rating. Notes maturing beyond three years will most likely receive a long-term debt rating. The following criteria will be used in making that assessment.

■	Amortization schedule-the longer the final maturity relative to other maturities the more likely it will be treated as a note.
■	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.

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International Long-Term Credit Ratings

AAA: Highest Credit Quality. AAA ratings denote the lowest expectation of credit risk. They are assigned only in case of exceptionally strong capacity for timely payment of financial commitments. This capacity is highly unlikely to be adversely affected by foreseeable events.

AA: Very High Credit Quality. AA ratings denote a very low expectation of credit risk. They indicate very strong capacity for timely payment of financial commitments. This capacity is not significantly vulnerable to foreseeable events.

A: High Credit Quality. A ratings denote a low expectation of credit risk. The capacity for timely payment of financial commitments is considered strong. This capacity may, nevertheless, be more vulnerable to changes in circumstances or in economic conditions than is the case for higher ratings.

BBB: Good Credit Quality. BBB ratings indicate that there is currently a low expectation of credit risk. The capacity for timely payment of financial commitments is considered adequate, but adverse changes in circumstances and in economic conditions are more likely to impair this capacity. This is the lowest investment-grade category.

BB: Speculative. BB ratings indicate that there is a possibility of credit risk developing, particularly as the result of adverse economic change over time; however, business or financial alternatives may be available to allow financial commitments to be met. Securities rated in this category are not investment grade.

B: Highly Speculative. B ratings indicate that significant credit risk is present, but a limited margin of safety remains. Financial commitments are currently being met; however, capacity for continued payment is contingent upon a sustained, favorable business and economic environment.

CCC, CC, C: High Default Risk. Default is a real possibility. Capacity for meeting financial commitments is solely reliant upon sustained, favorable business or economic developments. A CC rating indicates that default of some kind appears probable. C ratings signal imminent default.

International Short-Term Credit Ratings

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

F2: Good Credit Quality. A satisfactory capacity for timely payment of financial commitments, but the margin of safety is not as great as in the case of the higher ratings.

F3: Fair Credit Quality. The capacity for timely payment of financial commitments is adequate; however, near-term adverse changes could result in a reduction to non-investment grade.

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

C: High Default Risk. Default is a real possibility. Capacity for meeting financial commitments is solely reliant upon a sustained, favorable business and economic investment.

Plus (+) or Minus (–): Plus or minus signs may be appended to a rating to denote relative status within major rating categories. Such suffixes are not added to the AAA long-term rating category, to categories below CCC, or to short-term ratings other than F1.

(a)(1) Agreement and Declaration of Trust. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. (a)(1) to the original Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed via EDGAR on June 27, 2000 (File No. 811-09999).

(2) Certificate of Trust. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. (a)(2) to the original Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed via EDGAR on June 27, 2000 (File No. 811-09999).

(3) Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Trust dated March 10, 2003. Incorporated by reference to corresponding exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 5 on Form N-1A filed via EDGAR on March 26, 2003 (File No. 811-09999).

(4) Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Trust dated February 3, 2010. Incorporated by reference to corresponding exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 12 on Form N-1A filed via EDGAR on April 22, 2010 (File No. 811-09999).

(b) By-laws, as Amended November 16, 2004. Incorporated by reference to corresponding exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment 7 on Form N-1A filed via EDGAR on March 29, 2005 (File No. 811-09999).

(c) Instruments Defining Rights of Shareholders. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. (c) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 on Form N-1A filed via EDGAR on September 19, 2000 (File No. 811-09999)

(d)(1) Management Agreement between the Registrant and Prudential Investments LLC (PI) dated July 7, 2003. Incorporated by reference to corresponding exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 6 on Form N-1A filed via EDGAR on March 30, 2004 (File No. 811-09999).

(2) Subadvisory Agreement between Prudential Investments LLC (PI) and Prudential Investment Management, Inc. (PIM) dated July 7, 2003. Incorporated by reference to corresponding exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment No. 6 on Form N-1A filed via EDGAR on March 30, 2004 (File No. 811-09999).

(e)(1) Amended and Restated Distribution Agreement between the Registrant and Prudential Investment Management Services LLC PIMS) dated September 16, 2010. Incorporated by reference to Prudential Jennison Small Company Fund, Inc. Post-Effective Amendment No. 50 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 2-68723) filed via EDGAR on September 16, 2010.

(2) Amended Exhibit A for Distribution Agreement dated September 16, 2010. Incorporated by reference to Prudential World Fund, Inc. Post-Effective Amendment No. 56 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 2-89725) filed via EDGAR on January 11, 2011.

(g)(1) Custodian Contract between the Registrant and The Bank of New York (BNY) dated June 6, 2005. Incorporated by reference to corresponding exhibit to Post-Effective Amendment 8 on Form N-1A filed via EDGAR on May 30, 2006 (File No. 811-09999).

(2) Amendment dated June 30, 2009 to Custodian Agreement between the Registrant and BNY. Incorporated by reference to the Prudential Investment Portfolios 4 Post-Effective Amendment No. 32 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed via EDGAR on April 12, 2010 (File No. 33-10649).

(3) Amendment dated December 21, 2010 to Custodian Agreement between the Registrant and BNY dated June 6, 2005. Incorporated by reference to Prudential World Fund, Inc. Post-Effective Amendment No. 56 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 2-89725) filed via EDGAR on January 11, 2011.

(h)(1) Amended and Restated Transfer Agency and Service Agreement between the Registrant and Prudential Mutual Fund Services, Inc., dated May 29, 2007. Incorporated by reference to the Dryden Municipal Bond Fund Post-Effective Amendment No. 29 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed via EDGAR on June 29, 2007 (File No. 33-10649).

(2) Amendment dated September 2, 2008 to Amended and Restated Transfer Agency and Service Agreement dated May 29, 2007. Incorporated by reference to the Target Portfolio Trust Post-Effective Amendment No. 27 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A as filed with the Commission on January 30, 2009 (File No. 33-50476).

(3) Amendment dated December 21, 2010 to Amended and Restated Transfer Agency and Service Agreement dated May 29, 2007. Incorporated by reference to the Prudential Investment Portfolios 3 Post-Effective Amendment No. 24 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed via EDGAR on December 30, 2010 (File No. 333-95849).

(j) Consent of independent registered public accounting firm. Filed herewith.

(p)(1) Code of Ethics of the Registrant dated January 15, 2010. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (p)(1) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 22 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A for Prudential Investment Portfolios 5, filed via EDGAR on September 27, 2010 (File No. 333-82621).

(2) Code of Ethics and Personal Securities Trading Policy of Prudential, including the Manager and Distributor, dated January 10, 2011. Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 21 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A of Prudential Investment Portfolios 12, filed via EDGAR on June 1, 2011 (File No. 333-42705).

As permitted by Sections 17(h) and (i) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act) and pursuant to Del. Code Ann. title 12 sec. 3817, a Delaware business trust may provide in its governing instrument for the indemnification of its officers and trustees from and against any and all claims and demands whatsoever. Article VII, Section 2 of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Exhibit (a)(1) to the Registration Statement) states that (1) the Registrant shall indemnify any present trustee or officer to the fullest extent permitted by law against liability, and all expenses reasonably incurred by him or her in connection with any claim, action, suit or proceeding in which he or she is involved by virtue of his or her service as a trustee, officer or both, and against any amount incurred in settlement thereof and (2) all persons extending credit to, contracting with or having any claim against the Registrant

shall look only to the assets of the appropriate Series (or if no Series has yet been established, only to the assets of the Registrant). Indemnification will not be provided to a person adjudged by a court or other adjudicatory body to be liable to the Registrant or its shareholders by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of his or her duties (collectively “disabling conduct”). In the event of a settlement, no indemnification may be provided unless there has been a determination, as specified in the Agreement and Declaration of Trust, that the officer or trustee did not engage in disabling conduct. In addition, Article XI of Registrant’s By-Laws (Exhibit (b) to the Registration Statement) provides that any trustee, officer, employee or other agent of Registrant shall be indemnified by the Registrant against all liabilities and expenses subject to certain limitations and exceptions contained in Article XI of the By-Laws. As permitted by Section 17(i) of the 1940 Act, pursuant to Section 10 of the Distribution Agreement (Exhibit (e) to the Registration Statement), the Distributor of the Registrant may be indemnified against liabilities which it may incur, except liabilities arising from bad faith, gross negligence, willful misfeasance or reckless disregard of duties.

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (Securities 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 (Commission) such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the 1940 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 against the Registrant by such Trustee, officer or controlling person in connection with the shares being registered, the Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the 1940 Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

The Registrant will purchase an insurance policy insuring its officers and Trustees against liabilities, and certain costs of defending claims against such officers and Trustees, to the extent such officers and Trustees are not found to have committed conduct constituting willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard in the performance of their duties. The insurance policy also insures the Registrant against the cost of indemnification payments to officers and Trustees under certain circumstances.

Section 8 of the Management Agreement (Exhibit (d)(1) to the Registration Statement), and Section 4 of each Subadvisory Agreement (Exhibits (d)(2) through (d)(7) to the Registration Statement) limit the liability of Prudential Investments LLC (PI), and Prudential Investment Management, Inc. (PIM), respectively, to liabilities arising from willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of their respective duties or from reckless disregard by them of their respective obligations and duties under the agreements.

The Registrant hereby undertakes that it will apply the indemnification provisions of its By-Laws and the Distribution Agreement in a manner consistent with Release No. 11330 of the Commission under the 1940 Act so long as the interpretation of Section 17(h) and 17(i) of such Act remain in effect and are consistently applied.

Under Section 17(h) of the 1940 Act, it is the position of the staff of the Commission that if there is neither a court determination on the merits that the defendant is not liable nor a court determination that the defendant was not guilty of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of one’s office, no indemnification will be permitted unless an independent legal counsel (not including a counsel who does work for either the Registrant, its investment adviser, its principal underwriter or persons affiliated with these persons) determines, based upon a review of the facts, that the person in question was not guilty of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of his or her office.

Under its Agreement and Declaration of Trust, the Registrant may advance funds to provide for indemnification. Pursuant to the Commission staff’s position on Section 17(h), advances will be limited in the following respect:

(1) Any advances must be limited to amounts used, or to be used, for the preparation and/or presentation of a defense to the action (including cost connected with preparation of a settlement); (2) Any advances must be accompanied by a written promise by, or on behalf of, the recipient to repay that amount of the advance which exceeds the amount to which it is ultimately determined that he is entitled to receive from the Registrant by reason of indemnification;

(3) Such promise must be secured by a surety bond or other suitable insurance; and

(4) Such surety bond or other insurance must be paid for by the recipient of such advance.

See the Prospectus constituting Part A of this Post-Effective Amendment to the Registration Statement and “Management and Advisory Arrangements” in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI) constituting Part B of this Post-Effective Amendment to the Registration Statement.

The business and other connections of the officers of PI are listed in Schedules A and D of Form ADV of PI as currently on file with the Commission, the text of which is hereby incorporated by reference (File No. 801-31104).

See the Prospectus constituting Part A of the Registration Statement and “Management and Advisory Arrangements” in the SAI constituting Part B of this Registration Statement.

The business and other connections of the directors and executive officers of PGIM, Inc. are included in Schedule A and D of Form ADV filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (File No. 801-22808), as most recently amended, the text of which is hereby incorporated by reference.

PIMS is distributor for The Prudential Investment Portfolios, Inc., Prudential Investment Portfolios 2, Prudential Investment Portfolios 3, Prudential Investment Portfolios Inc. 14, Prudential Investment Portfolios 4, Prudential Investment Portfolios 5, Prudential MoneyMart Assets, Inc., Prudential Investment Portfolios 6, Prudential National Muni Fund, Inc., Prudential Jennison Blend Fund, Inc., Prudential Jennison Mid-Cap Growth Fund, Inc., Prudential Investment Portfolios 7, Prudential Investment Portfolios 8, Prudential Jennison Small Company Fund, Inc., Prudential Investment Portfolios 9, Prudential World Fund, Inc., Prudential Investment Portfolios, Inc. 10, Prudential Jennison Natural Resources Fund, Inc., Prudential Global Total Return Fund, Inc., Prudential Investment Portfolios 12, Prudential Investment Portfolios, Inc. 15, Prudential Investment Portfolios 16, Prudential Investment Portfolios, Inc. 17, Prudential Investment Portfolios 18, Prudential Sector Funds, Inc. Prudential Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund, Inc., The Target Portfolio Trust, and The Prudential Series Fund.

PIMS is also distributor of the following other investment companies: Separate Accounts: Prudential’s Gibraltar Fund, Inc., The Prudential Variable Contract Account-2, The Prudential Variable Contract Account-10, The Prudential Variable Contract Account-11, The Prudential Variable Contract Account-24, The Prudential Variable Contract GI-2, The Prudential Discovery Select Group Variable Contract Account, The Pruco Life Flexible Premium Variable Annuity Account, The Pruco Life of New Jersey Flexible Premium Variable Annuity Account, The Prudential Individual Variable Contract Account, The Prudential Qualified Individual Variable Contract Account and PRIAC Variable Contract Account A..

(b) The following table sets forth information regarding certain officers of PIMS. As a limited liability company, PIMS has no directors.

All accounts, books and other documents required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Act and the Rules thereunder are maintained at the offices of Bank of New York Mellon, 1 Wall Street, NY NY 10011, PGIM, Inc., 655 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102, the Registrant, 655 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102, and Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC (PMFS), 655 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102.

Documents required by Rules 31a-1(b) (4), (5), (6), (7), (9), (10) and (11) and 31a-1 (d) and (f) will be kept at 655 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102, and the remaining accounts, books and other documents required by such other pertinent provisions of Section 31(a) and the Rules promulgated thereunder will be kept by BNY and PMFS.

Other than as set forth under the captions “How the Fund is Managed-Manager” and “How the Fund is Managed-Distributor” in the Prospectus and the caption “Management and Advisory Arrangements” in the SAI, constituting Parts A and B, respectively, of this Post-Effective Amendment to the Registration Statement, Registrant is not a party to any management-related service contract.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Newark, and State of New Jersey, on the 30^thof March, 2016.

The undersigned Directors, Trustees and Officers of the Prudential Investments Mutual Funds, the Target Funds and The Prudential Variable Contract Accounts 2, 10 and 11 (collectively, the “Funds”), hereby constitute, appoint and authorize each of, Andrew French, Claudia DiGiacomo, Deborah A. Docs, Raymond A. O’Hara, Amanda S. Ryan, and Jonathan D. Shain, as true and lawful agents and attorneys-in-fact, to sign, execute and deliver on his or her behalf in the appropriate capacities indicated, any Registration Statements of the Funds on the appropriate forms, any and all amendments thereto (including pre- and post-effective amendments), and any and all supplements or other instruments in connection therewith, including Form N-PX, Forms 3, 4 and 5, as appropriate, to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and the securities regulators of appropriate states and territories, and generally to do all such things in his or her name and behalf in connection therewith as said attorney-in-fact deems necessary or appropriate to comply with the provisions of the Securities Act of 1933, section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, all related requirements of the SEC and all requirements of appropriate states and territories. The undersigned do hereby give to said agents and attorneys-in-fact full power and authority to act in these premises, including, but not limited to, the power to appoint a substitute or substitutes to act hereunder with the same power and authority as said agents and attorneys-in-fact would have if personally acting. The undersigned do hereby approve, ratify and confirm all that said agents and attorneys-in-fact, or any substitute or substitutes, may do by virtue hereof.

Reverse Repurchase Agreements and Dollar Rolls
Risks	Potential Rewards
■ Risk that the counterparty may fail to return securities in a timely manner or at all. ■ May magnify underlying investment losses. ■ Investment costs may exceed potential underlying investment gains. ■ Leverage risk—the risk that the market value of the securities purchased with proceeds of the sale declines below the price of the securities the Fund must repurchase.	■ May magnify underlying investment gains.

Name and Principal Business Address	Positions and Offices with Underwriter	Position and Officer with Registrant
David Hunt (1)	President and Chief Executive Officer	N/A
Christine C. Marcks (3)	Executive Vice President	N/A
Gary F. Neubeck (1)	Executive Vice President	N/A
Stuart S. Parker (1)	Executive Vice President	Board Member and President
Scott E. Benjamin (1)	Vice President	Board Member and Vice President
Joanne M. Accurso-Soto (1)	Senior Vice President	N/A
Michael J. King (2)	Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary	N/A
Peter J. Boland (1)	Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer	N/A
John N. Christolini (3)	Senior Vice President	N/A
Mark R. Hastings (1)	Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer	N/A
Michael J. McQuade (1)	Senior Vice President, Comptroller and Chief Financial Officer	N/A
John L. Bronson (2)	Vice President and Deputy Chief Legal Officer	N/A
Richard W. Kinville (2)	Vice President and Anti-Money Laundering Officer	Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer


/s/ Ellen S. Alberding Ellen S. Alberding		/s/ Stuart S. Parker Stuart S. Parker
/s/ Kevin J. Bannon Kevin J. Bannon		/s/ M. Sadiq Peshimam M. Sadiq Peshimam
/s/ Scott E. Benjamin Scott E. Benjamin		/s/ Richard A. Redeker Richard A. Redeker
/s/ Linda W. Bynoe Linda W. Bynoe		/s/ Stephen Stoneburn Stephen Stoneburn
/s/ Keith F. Hartstein Keith F. Hartstein		/s/ Grace C. Torres Grace C. Torres
/s/ Michael S. Hyland Michael S. Hyland


Dated: September 16, 2015

Repurchase Agreements
Risks	Potential Rewards
■ The counterparty to the repurchase agreement may fail to repurchase the securities in a timely manner or at all.	■ Creates a fixed rate of return for the Fund.

(1)	655 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102
(2)	751 Broad Street, Newark NJ, 07102
(3)	280 Trumbull Street, Hartford, CT 06103

Item 28 Exhibit No.		Description
(j)		Consent of independent registered public accounting firm