Van Kampen Strategic Growth, Capital Growth Funds to Merge on August 22

At a July 22, 2008 meeting, shareholders approved the merger of Van Kampen Strategic Growth Fund into Van Kampen Capital Growth Fund (formerly Pace Fund).

Given the approved merger, Van Kampen Strategic Growth Fund, previously closed to new investors, will close to all investors at the close of business on August 21, 2008.^* The reorganization is scheduled to occur at the close of business on August 22, 2008.

The surviving fund, Van Kampen Capital Growth Fund (formerly Van Kampen Pace Fund), will maintain its current objectives and strategy, as outlined in its prospectus, and its current performance history.

It’s important to note: The merger is intended to qualify as a “reorganization” under applicable tax law. Therefore, shareholders of record on the merger date will not incur a tax liability as a result of the transaction. However, shareholders who initiate a sale or exchange of their shares before the merger may trigger a taxable event. Shareholders are encouraged to consult their tax advisors regarding their individual situations.

^* Please note: all calling and mailing campaigns associated with the related proxy solicitation efforts have ended.

Strategic Growth Fund	Capital Growth Fund (formerly Pace)
Current Fund (through Friday, August 22, 2008)	Combined Fund (effective Monday, August 25, 2008)
Symbols/Cusips: Class A: ACEGX/92113B106 Class B: ACEMX/92113B205 Class C: ACEFX/92113B304 Class I: ACEDX/92113B403 Class R: ACEEX/92113B502	SYMBOLS/CUSIPS: Class A: ACPAX/92113N100 Class B: ACPBX/92113N209 Class C: ACPCX/92113N308 Class I: ACPDX/92113N407 Class R: ACPRX/92113N506

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