Mutual Fund Summary Prospectus (497k)
March 06 2014 - 3:15PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
U.S. growth equity mutual fund
Delaware U.S. Growth Fund
February 28, 2014
Nasdaq ticker symbols
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Class A
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DUGAX
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Class B
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DEUBX
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Class C
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DEUCX
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Class R
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DEURX
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Institutional Class
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DEUIX
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Before you invest, you may want to review the Fund's statutory prospectus (and any supplements thereto), which contains more
information about the Fund and its risks. You can find the Fund's statutory prospectus and other information about the Fund,
including its statement of additional information and most recent reports to shareholders, online at delawareinvestments.com/literature.
You can also get this information at no cost by calling 800 523-1918. The Fund's statutory prospectus and statement of additional
information, both dated Feb. 28, 2014 (and any supplements thereto), are incorporated by reference into this summary prospectus.
Delaware U.S. Growth Fund
What is the Fund's investment objective?
Delaware U.S. Growth Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in equity securities of companies we believe have
the potential for sustainable free cash flow growth.
What are the Fund's fees and expenses?
The table below describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for
sales-charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Delaware Investments
®
Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial advisor, in the Fund's prospectus
under the section entitled "About your account," and in the Fund's statement of additional information (SAI) under the section
entitled "Purchasing Shares."
Shareholder fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
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Class
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A
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B
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C
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R
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Inst.
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Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on purchases as a percentage of offering price
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5.75%
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none
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none
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none
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none
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Maximum contingent deferred sales charge
(load) as a percentage of original purchase
price or redemption price, whichever is lower
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none
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4.00%
1
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1.00%
1
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none
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none
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Annual fund operating expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
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Class
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A
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B
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C
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R
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Inst.
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Management fees
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0.60%
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0.60%
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0.60%
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0.60%
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0.60%
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Distribution and service (12b-1) fees
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0.25%
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1.00%
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1.00%
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0.50%
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none
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Other expenses
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0.24%
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0.24%
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0.24%
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0.24%
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0.24%
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Total annual fund operating expenses
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1.09%
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1.84%
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1.84%
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1.34%
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0.84%
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Fee waivers and expense reimbursements
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-
2
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(0.75%)
2
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-
2
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-
2
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-
2
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Total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers
and expense reimbursements
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1.09%
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1.09%
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1.84%
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1.34%
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0.84%
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1
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If you redeem Class B shares during the first year after you buy them, you will pay a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC)
of 4.00%, which declines to 3.25% during the second year, 2.75% during the third year, 2.25% during the fourth and fifth years,
1.50% during the sixth year, and 0% thereafter. Class C shares redeemed within one year of purchase are subject to a 1.00%
CDSC.
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2
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The Fund's investment manager, Delaware Management Company (Manager), has contractually agreed to waive all or a portion of
its investment advisory fees and/or pay/reimburse expenses (excluding any 12b-1 fees, taxes, interest, short sale and dividend
interest expenses, brokerage fees, certain insurance costs, acquired fund fees and expenses, and nonroutine expenses or costs,
including, but not limited to, those relating to reorganizations, litigation, conducting shareholder meetings, and liquidations) in
order to prevent total annual fund operating expenses from exceeding 0.85% of the Fund's average daily net assets from Feb. 27, 2014 through Feb. 27, 2015. The Fund's distributor, Delaware Distributors, L.P. (Distributor), has also contracted to limit the Fund's Class B shares'
12b-1 fees to no more than 0.25% of average daily net assets from Oct. 1, 2013 through Feb. 27, 2015. These waivers and reimbursements
may only be terminated by agreement of the Manager or the Distributor, as applicable, and the Fund.
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Example
This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual
funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your
shares at the end of those periods. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and reflects the
applicable waivers and reimbursements for the 1-year contractual period and the total operating expenses without waivers for
years 2 through 10. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
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(if not
redeemed)
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(if not
redeemed)
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Class
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A
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B
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B
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C
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C
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R
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Inst.
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1 year
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$680
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$111
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$511
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$187
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$287
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$136
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$86
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3 years
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$902
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$506
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$781
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$579
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$579
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$425
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$268
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5 years
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$1,141
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$926
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$1,151
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$995
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$995
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$734
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$466
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10 years
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$1,827
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$1,899
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$1,899
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$2,159
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$2,159
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$1,613
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$1,037
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Portfolio turnover
The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A
higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held
in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect
the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 23% of the average value
of its portfolio.
What are the Fund's principal investment strategies?
We invest primarily in common stocks. The Fund invests primarily in companies that we believe have long-term capital appreciation
potential and are expected to grow faster than the U.S. economy. Using a bottom-up approach, we seek to select securities
we believe have large end-market potential, dominant business models, and strong free cash flow generation that are attractively
priced compared to the intrinsic value of the securities. We also consider a company's operational efficiencies, management's
plans for capital allocation, and the company's shareholder orientation. All of these factors give us insight into the outlook
for a company, helping identify companies poised for sustainable free cash flow growth. We believe that sustainable free cash
flow growth, if it occurs, may result in price appreciation for the company's stock. We may sell a security if we no longer
believe that the security is likely to contribute to meeting the investment objective of the Fund or if there are other opportunities
that appear more attractive.
Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes,
in U.S. investments (80% policy).
The Fund's 80% policy is nonfundamental and can be changed without shareholder approval. However, Fund shareholders would
be given at least 60 days' notice prior to any such change.
What are the principal risks of investing in the Fund?
Investing in any mutual fund involves the risk that you may lose part or all of the money you invest. Over time, the value
of your investment in the Fund will increase and decrease according to changes in the value of the securities in the Fund's
portfolio. Principal risks include:
Investments not guaranteed by Delaware Management Company (Manager) or its affiliates
— Investments in the Fund are not and will not be deposits with or liabilities of Macquarie Bank Limited ABN 46 008 583 542
and its holding companies, including their subsidiaries or related companies (Macquarie Group), and are subject to investment
risk, including possible delays in repayment and loss of income and capital invested. No Macquarie Group company guarantees
or will guarantee the performance of the Fund, the repayment of capital from the Fund, or any particular rate of return.
Market risk
— The risk that all or a majority of the securities in a certain market — such as the stock or bond market — will decline
in value because of factors such as adverse political or economic conditions, future expectations, investor confidence, or
heavy institutional selling.
Futures and options risk
— The possibility that a fund may experience a loss if it employs an options or futures strategy related to a security or
a market index and that security or index moves in the opposite direction from what the portfolio manager anticipated. Futures
and options also involve additional expenses (such as the payment of premiums), which could reduce any benefit or increase
any loss that a fund gains from using the strategy.
Liquidity risk
— The possibility that securities cannot be readily sold within seven days at approximately the price at which a portfolio
has valued them.
Foreign risk
— The risk that foreign securities (particularly in emerging markets) may be adversely affected by political instability;
changes in currency exchange rates; inefficient markets and higher transaction costs; foreign economic conditions; or inadequate
or different regulatory and accounting standards.
How has Delaware U.S. Growth Fund performed?
The bar chart and table below provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the Fund's
performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual total returns for the 1-, 5-, and 10-year periods
compare with those of a broad measure of market performance. The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily
an indication of how it will perform in the future. The returns reflect any expense caps in effect during these periods. The
returns would be lower without the expense caps. You may obtain the Fund's most recently available month-end performance by
calling 800 523-1918 or by visiting our website at delawareinvestments.com/performance.
Year-by-year total return (Class A)
During the periods illustrated in this bar chart, Class A's highest quarterly return was 15.80% for the quarter ended March
31, 2012 and its lowest quarterly return was -22.40% for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2008. The maximum Class A sales charge
of 5.75%, which is normally deducted when you purchase shares, is not reflected in the highest/lowest quarterly returns or
in the bar chart. If this fee were included, the returns would be less than those shown. The average annual total returns
in the table below do include the sales charge.
Average annual total returns for periods ended December 31, 2013
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1 year
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5 years
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10 years
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Class A return before taxes
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26.18%
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20.89%
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6.99%
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Class A return after taxes on distributions
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26.18%
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20.89%
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6.99%
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Class A return after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares
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14.82%
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17.14%
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5.67%
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Class B return before taxes
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29.13%
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21.25%
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7.00%
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Class C return before taxes
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31.89%
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21.41%
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6.85%
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Class R return before taxes
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33.55%
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22.01%
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7.37%
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Institutional Class return before taxes
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34.19%
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22.62%
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7.92%
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Russell 1000
®
Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)
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33.48%
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20.39%
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7.83%
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After-tax performance is presented only for Class A shares of the Fund. The after-tax returns for other Fund classes may vary.
Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's individual tax situation and may differ from the returns shown. After-tax
returns are not relevant for shares held in tax-deferred investment vehicles such as employer-sponsored 401(k) plans and individual
retirement accounts (IRAs). The after-tax returns shown are calculated using the highest individual federal marginal income
tax rates in effect during the periods presented and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Who manages the Fund?
Investment manager
Delaware Management Company, a series of Delaware Management Business Trust
Portfolio managers
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Title with Delaware Management Company
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Start date on the Fund
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Jeffrey S. Van Harte, CFA
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Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Officer — Focus Growth Equity
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April 2005
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Christopher J. Bonavico, CFA
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Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager, Equity Analyst
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April 2005
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Daniel J. Prislin, CFA
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Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager, Equity Analyst
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April 2005
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Christopher M. Ericksen, CFA
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Vice President, Portfolio Manager, Equity Analyst
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September 2005
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Purchase and redemption of Fund shares
You may purchase or redeem shares of the Fund on any day that the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is open for business (Business
Day). Shares may be purchased or redeemed: through
your financial advisor; through the Fund's website at delawareinvestments.com; by calling
800 523-1918; by regular mail (c/o Delaware Investments, P.O. Box 9876, Providence, RI 02940-8076); by overnight courier
service (c/o Delaware Service Center, 4400 Computer Drive, Westborough, MA 01581-1722); or by wire.
For Class A and Class C shares, the minimum initial investment is generally $1,000 and subsequent investments can be made
for as little as $100. The minimum initial investment for IRAs, Uniform Gifts/Transfers to Minors Act accounts, direct deposit
purchase plans, and automatic investment plans is $250 and through Coverdell Education Savings Accounts is $500, and subsequent
investments in these accounts can be made for as little as $25. For Class R and Institutional Class shares (except those shares
purchased through an automatic investment plan), there is no minimum initial purchase requirement, but certain eligibility
requirements must be met. The eligibility requirements are described in the prospectus under "Choosing a share class" and
on the Fund's website. We may reduce or waive the minimums or eligibility requirements in certain cases. No new or subsequent
investments currently are allowed in the Fund's Class B shares, except through a reinvestment of dividends or capital gains
or permitted exchanges.
Please refer to the Fund's prospectus and statement of additional information for more details regarding the purchase and
sale of Fund shares.
Tax information
The Fund's distributions generally are taxable to you as ordinary income, capital gains, or some combination of both, unless
you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a
401(k) plan or an IRA, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax-deferred account.
Payments to broker/dealers and
other financial intermediaries
If you purchase shares of the Fund through a broker/dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and
its related companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services. These payments may create
a conflict of interest by influencing the broker/dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Fund over
another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.
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