1221 Avenue of the Americas
                                                        New York, New York 10020

[MORGAN STANLEY LOGO]
                                IMPORTANT NOTICE



September 1, 2006


The Special Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting") of Morgan Stanley Growth
Fund (the "Fund") held on August 1, 2006 and adjourned until August 23, 2006 has
been further adjourned to solicit additional votes in connection with the
proposal outlined in the Notice of Special Meeting of Shareholders previously
mailed to you. The adjourned meeting will be held on September 27, 2006 at the
offices of Morgan Stanley Investment Advisors Inc., 1221 Avenue of the Americas,
5th Floor, New York, NY.

YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT AND YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE AFFAIRS OF THE FUND DOES
MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

The purpose of the Meeting is for shareholders of the Fund to consider and vote
upon the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, as fully described in the Proxy
Statement and Prospectus previously mailed to you.

After careful consideration, the Board of Trustees of the Fund unanimously
recommends that shareholders of the Fund approve the Agreement and Plan of
Reorganization.

Please join many of your fellow shareholders and cast your vote. To cast your
vote, simply complete the enclosed proxy card and return it in the postage paid
envelope provided. For your convenience, you may cast your vote via internet or
by telephone. Instructions for casting your vote via the internet or telephone
are printed on the enclosed proxy ballot. Additionally, the required control
number for either of these methods is printed on the proxy card. If you choose
to cast your vote via the internet or telephone, there is no need to mail the
card.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at
1-800-350-6414.

We appreciate your careful and prompt consideration of this matter.