497 1 f42314d1.htm VPIII FRANCHISE CLOSURES SUPPLEMENT VPIII Franchise Closures Supplement

Victory Portfolios III

Victory Aggressive Growth Fund

(the “Fund”)

Supplement dated July 3, 2025, to the Fund’s

Summary Prospectus and Prospectus dated September 1, 2024, as Supplemented

Effective immediately, NewBridge Asset Management (“NewBridge”) will no longer manage a portion of the Fund. Therefore, all references to NewBridge in the Summary Prospectus and Prospectus are hereby deleted.

In connection with the change described herein, the Fund could experience higher portfolio turnover and higher transaction costs than normal as the portfolio management teams realign the Fund’s portfolio to reflect the investment techniques and philosophy. This realignment could take place during a disadvantageous time and also could result in higher capital gains and distributions, which could affect the tax efficiency of the Fund negatively. In addition, the Fund may not be fully invested under its investment program while the realignment takes place, which may negatively impact the Fund’s performance.

If you wish to obtain more information, please call the Victory Funds at 800-235-8396.

PLEASE RETAIN THIS SUPPLEMENT FOR YOUR FUTURE REFERENCE.


Victory Portfolios III

Victory Capital Growth Fund

(the “Fund”)

Supplement dated July 3, 2025, to the Fund’s

Summary Prospectus and Prospectus dated September 1, 2024, as Supplemented

Effective immediately, Sophus Capital (“Sophus”) will no longer manage a portion of the Fund. Therefore, all references to Sophus in the Summary Prospectus and Prospectus are hereby deleted.

In connection with the change described herein, the Fund could experience higher portfolio turnover and higher transaction costs than normal as the portfolio management teams realign the Fund’s portfolio to reflect the investment techniques and philosophy. This realignment could take place during a disadvantageous time and also could result in higher capital gains and distributions, which could affect the tax efficiency of the Fund negatively. In addition, the Fund may not be fully invested under its investment program while the realignment takes place, which may negatively impact the Fund’s performance.

If you wish to obtain more information, please call the Victory Funds at 800-235-8396.

PLEASE RETAIN THIS SUPPLEMENT FOR YOUR FUTURE REFERENCE.


Victory Portfolios III

Victory Small Cap Stock Fund

(the “Fund”)

Supplement dated July 3, 2025, to the Fund’s

Summary Prospectus and Prospectus dated September 1, 2024, as Supplemented

Effective immediately, THB Asset Management (“THB”) will no longer manage a portion of the Fund. Therefore, all references to THB in the Summary Prospectus and Prospectus are hereby deleted.

In connection with the change described herein, the Fund could experience higher portfolio turnover and higher transaction costs than normal as the portfolio management teams realign the Fund’s portfolio to reflect the investment techniques and philosophy. This realignment could take place during a disadvantageous time and also could result in higher capital gains and distributions, which could affect the tax efficiency of the Fund negatively. In addition, the Fund may not be fully invested under its investment program while the realignment takes place, which may negatively impact the Fund’s performance.

If you wish to obtain more information, please call the Victory Funds at 800-235-8396.

PLEASE RETAIN THIS SUPPLEMENT FOR YOUR FUTURE REFERENCE.


Victory Portfolios III

Victory Aggressive Growth Fund

Victory Science & Technology Fund

Victory Capital Growth Fund

Victory Short-Term Bond Fund

Victory Growth Fund

Victory Small Cap Stock Fund

Victory Growth & Income Fund

Victory Value Fund

Victory Income Fund

Victory Extended Market Index Fund

Victory Income Stock Fund

Victory 500 Index Fund

Victory Core Plus Intermediate Bond Fund

Victory Nasdaq-100 Index Fund

Victory High Income Fund

Victory Global Managed Volatility Fund

Victory Money Market Fund

Victory Ultra Short-Term Bond Fund

Supplement dated July 3, 2025, to the

Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”) dated September 1, 2024, as supplemented

Effective immediately, NewBridge Asset Management (“NewBridge”), Sophus Capital (“Sophus”), and THB Asset Management (“THB”) will no longer be franchises. Therefore, all references to Newbridge, Sophus, and THB in the SAI are hereby deleted.

If you wish to obtain more information, please call the Victory Funds at 800-235-8396.

PLEASE RETAIN THIS SUPPLEMENT FOR YOUR FUTURE REFERENCE.