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15 similar null contracts by Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series, Pioneer Money Market Trust, Pioneer Series Trust IV, others
DRAFT OF DECEMBER 13, 2005, SUBJECT TO CHANGE John Hancock Investment Trust II 101 Huntington Avenue Boston, Massachusetts 02199 John Hancock Series Trust 101 Huntington Avenue Boston, Massachusetts 02199 Ladies and Gentlemen: This opinion is being...John Hancock Investment Trust Ii • January 31st, 2006
This opinion is being delivered to you in connection with the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the "Agreement") made as of ______________ by and between John Hancock Investment Trust II, a Massachusetts business trust, on behalf of its series, John Hancock Small Cap Equity Fund ("Acquiring Fund"), and John Hancock Series Trust, a Massachusetts business trust, on behalf of its series, John Hancock Small Cap Growth Fund ("Acquired Fund"). Pursuant to the Agreement, Acquiring Fund will acquire all of the assets of Acquired Fund in exchange solely for (i) the assumption by Acquiring Fund of all of the liabilities of Acquired Fund (the "Acquired Fund Liabilities"), and (ii) the issuance of shares of beneficial interest of Acquiring Fund (the "Acquiring Fund Shares") to Acquired Fund, followed by the distribution by Acquired Fund, in liquidation of Acquired Fund, of the Acquiring Fund Shares to the shareholders of Acquired Fund and the termination of Acquired Fund (the foregoing togethe
Letterhead] WILMER CUTLER PICKERING HALE AND DORR LLP September 23, 2005 Pioneer Value Fund 60 State Street Boston, Massachusetts 02109 AmSouth Funds 3435 Stelzer Road Columbus, Ohio 43219 Ladies and Gentlemen: This opinion is being delivered to you...Pioneer Value Fund • September 27th, 2005
This opinion is being delivered to you in connection with the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the "Agreement") made as of August 22, 2005 by and between Pioneer Value Fund, a Delaware statutory trust, on behalf of its sole series, Pioneer Value Fund ("Acquiring Fund"), and AmSouth Funds, a Massachusetts business trust, on behalf of its series, AmSouth Value Fund ("Acquired Fund"). Pursuant to the Agreement, Acquiring Fund will acquire all of the assets of Acquired Fund in exchange solely for (i) the assumption by Acquiring Fund of all of the Assumed Liabilities of Acquired Fund, as defined in the Agreement (the "Acquired Fund Liabilities"), and (ii) the issuance of shares of beneficial interest of Acquiring Fund (the "Acquiring Fund Shares") to Acquired Fund, followed by the distribution by Acquired Fund, in liquidation of Acquired Fund, of the Acquiring Fund Shares to the shareholders of Acquired Fund and the termination of Acquired Fund (the foregoing together constituting the
WILMER CUTLER PICKERING HALE AND DORR LLP LETTERHEAD] September 23, 2005 Pioneer Money Market Trust 60 State Street Boston, Massachusetts 02109 AmSouth Funds 3435 Stelzer Road Columbus, Ohio 43219 Ladies and Gentlemen: This opinion is being delivered...Pioneer Money Market Trust • September 27th, 2005
This opinion is being delivered to you in connection with the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the "Agreement") made as of August 22, 2005 by and between Pioneer Money Market Trust, a Delaware statutory trust, on behalf of its series, Pioneer Cash Reserves Fund ("Acquiring Fund"), and AmSouth Funds, a Massachusetts business trust, on behalf of its series, AmSouth Prime Money Market Fund ("Acquired Fund"). Pursuant to the Agreement, Acquiring Fund will acquire all of the assets of Acquired Fund in exchange solely for (i) the assumption by Acquiring Fund of all of the Assumed Liabilities of Acquired Fund, as defined in the Agreement (the "Acquired Fund Liabilities"), and (ii) the issuance of shares of beneficial interest of Acquiring Fund (the "Acquiring Fund Shares") to Acquired Fund, followed by the distribution by Acquired Fund, in liquidation of Acquired Fund, of the Acquiring Fund Shares to the shareholders of Acquired Fund and the termination of Acquired Fund (the foregoing to
letterhead of Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP] September 23, 2005 Pioneer Series Trust IV 60 State Street Boston, Massachusetts 02109 AmSouth Funds 3435 Stelzer Road Columbus, Ohio 43219 Ladies and Gentlemen: This opinion is being delivered...Pioneer Series Trust IV • September 27th, 2005
This opinion is being delivered to you in connection with the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the "Agreement") made as of August 22, 2005 by and between Pioneer Series Trust IV, a Delaware statutory trust, on behalf of its series, Pioneer Classic Balanced Fund ("Acquiring Fund"), and AmSouth Funds, a Massachusetts business trust, on behalf of its series, AmSouth Balanced Fund ("Acquired Fund"). Pursuant to the Agreement, Acquiring Fund will acquire all of the assets of Acquired Fund in exchange solely for (i) the assumption by Acquiring Fund of all of the Assumed Liabilities of Acquired Fund, as defined in the Agreement (the "Acquired Fund Liabilities"), and (ii) the issuance of shares of beneficial interest of Acquiring Fund (the "Acquiring Fund Shares") to Acquired Fund, followed by the distribution by Acquired Fund, in liquidation of Acquired Fund, of the Acquiring Fund Shares to the shareholders of Acquired Fund and the termination of Acquired Fund (the foregoing together con
LETTERHEAD WILMER CUTLER PICKERING HALE AND DORR LLP] September 23, 2005 Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series 60 State Street Boston, Massachusetts 02109 AmSouth Funds 3435 Stelzer Road Columbus, Ohio 43219 Ladies and Gentlemen: This opinion is...Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series • September 27th, 2005
This opinion is being delivered to you in connection with the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the "Agreement") made as of August 22, 2005 by and between Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series, a Delaware statutory trust, on behalf of its series, Pioneer Ibbotson Moderate Allocation Fund ("Acquiring Fund"), and AmSouth Funds, a Massachusetts business trust, on behalf of its series, AmSouth Strategic Portfolios: Moderate Growth and Income Portfolio ("Acquired Fund"). Pursuant to the Agreement, Acquiring Fund will acquire all of the assets of Acquired Fund in exchange solely for (i) the assumption by Acquiring Fund of all of the Assumed Liabilities of Acquired Fund, as defined in the Agreement (the "Acquired Fund Liabilities"), and (ii) the issuance of shares of beneficial interest of Acquiring Fund (the "Acquiring Fund Shares") to Acquired Fund, followed by the distribution by Acquired Fund, in liquidation of Acquired Fund, of the Acquiring Fund Shares to the shareholders of Acqu
DRAFT OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2005, SUBJECT TO CHANGE John Hancock Bond Trust 601 Congress Street Boston, Massachusetts 02210 John Hancock Strategic Series 601 Congress Street Boston, Massachusetts 02210 Ladies and Gentlemen: This opinion is being delivered...Hancock John Bond Trust/ • September 19th, 2005
This opinion is being delivered to you in connection with the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the "Agreement") made as of ______, 2005 by and between John Hancock Bond Trust, a Massachusetts business trust, on behalf of its series, John Hancock High Yield Fund ("Acquiring Fund"), and John Hancock Strategic Series, a Massachusetts business trust, on behalf of its series, John Hancock High Income Fund ("Acquired Fund"). Pursuant to the Agreement, Acquiring Fund will acquire all of the assets of Acquired Fund in exchange solely for (i) the assumption by Acquiring Fund of all of the liabilities of Acquired Fund, as defined in the Agreement (the "Acquired Fund Liabilities"), and (ii) the issuance of Class A shares, Class B shares, and Class C shares of beneficial interest of Acquiring Fund (the "Acquiring Fund Shares") to Acquired Fund, followed by the distribution by Acquired Fund, in liquidation of Acquired Fund, of the Acquiring Fund Shares to the shareholders of Acquired Fund and
DRAFT OF AUGUST 10, 2005, SUBJECT TO CHANGE [Pioneer Fund/Trust] 60 State Street Boston, Massachusetts 02109 AmSouth Funds 3435 Stelzer Road Columbus, Ohio 43219 Ladies and Gentlemen: This opinion is being delivered to you in connection with the...Pioneer Mid Cap Value Fund • August 18th, 2005
This opinion is being delivered to you in connection with the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the "Agreement") made as of ______, 2005 by and between [Pioneer Fund/Trust], a [Delaware statutory/Massachusetts business] trust, on behalf of its [sole] series, [Pioneer Fund] ("Acquiring Fund"), and AmSouth Funds, a Massachusetts business trust, on behalf of its series, [AmSouth Fund] ("Acquired Fund"). Pursuant to the Agreement, Acquiring Fund will acquire all of the assets of Acquired Fund in exchange solely for (i) the assumption by Acquiring Fund of all of the Assumed Liabilities of Acquired Fund, as defined in the Agreement (the "Acquired Fund Liabilities"), and (ii) the issuance of Class A shares, Class B shares, and Class Y shares of beneficial interest of Acquiring Fund (the "Acquiring Fund Shares") to Acquired Fund, followed by the distribution by Acquired Fund, in liquidation of Acquired Fund, of the Acquiring Fund Shares to the shareholders of Acquired Fund and the terminat
DRAFT OF AUGUST 10, 2005, SUBJECT TO CHANGE [Pioneer Fund/Trust] 60 State Street Boston, Massachusetts 02109 AmSouth Funds 3435 Stelzer Road Columbus, Ohio 43219 Ladies and Gentlemen: This opinion is being delivered to you in connection with the...Pioneer Series Trust I • August 18th, 2005
This opinion is being delivered to you in connection with the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the "Agreement") made as of ______, 2005 by and between [Pioneer Fund/Trust], a [Delaware statutory/Massachusetts business] trust, on behalf of its [sole] series, [Pioneer Fund] ("Acquiring Fund"), and AmSouth Funds, a Massachusetts business trust, on behalf of its series, [AmSouth Fund] ("Acquired Fund"). Pursuant to the Agreement, Acquiring Fund will acquire all of the assets of Acquired Fund in exchange solely for (i) the assumption by Acquiring Fund of all of the Assumed Liabilities of Acquired Fund, as defined in the Agreement (the "Acquired Fund Liabilities"), and (ii) the issuance of Class A shares, Class B shares, and Class Y shares of beneficial interest of Acquiring Fund (the "Acquiring Fund Shares") to Acquired Fund, followed by the distribution by Acquired Fund, in liquidation of Acquired Fund, of the Acquiring Fund Shares to the shareholders of Acquired Fund and the terminat
DRAFT OF JUNE 30, 2005, SUBJECT TO CHANGE [Pioneer Fund/Trust] 60 State Street Boston, Massachusetts 02109 AmSouth Funds 3435 Stelzer Road Columbus, Ohio 43219 Ladies and Gentlemen: This opinion is being delivered to you in connection with the...Pioneer Series Trust Ii • July 5th, 2005
This opinion is being delivered to you in connection with the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the "Agreement") made as of ______, 2005 by and between [Pioneer Fund/Trust], a [Delaware statutory/Massachusetts business] trust, on behalf of its [sole] series, [Pioneer Fund] ("Acquiring Fund"), and AmSouth Funds, a Massachusetts business trust, on behalf of its series, [AmSouth Fund] ("Acquired Fund"). Pursuant to the Agreement, Acquiring Fund will acquire all of the assets of Acquired Fund in exchange solely for (i) the assumption by Acquiring Fund of all of the Assumed Liabilities of Acquired Fund, as defined in the Agreement (the "Acquired Fund Liabilities"), and (ii) the issuance of Class A shares, Class B shares, and Class Y shares of beneficial interest of Acquiring Fund (the "Acquiring Fund Shares") to Acquired Fund, followed by the distribution by Acquired Fund, in liquidation of Acquired Fund, of the Acquiring Fund Shares to the shareholders of Acquired Fund and the terminat
DRAFT OF JUNE 30, 2005, SUBJECT TO CHANGE [Pioneer Fund/Trust] 60 State Street Boston, Massachusetts 02109 AmSouth Funds 3435 Stelzer Road Columbus, Ohio 43219 Ladies and Gentlemen: This opinion is being delivered to you in connection with the...Pioneer Short Term Income Fund • July 5th, 2005
This opinion is being delivered to you in connection with the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the "Agreement") made as of ______, 2005 by and between [Pioneer Fund/Trust], a [Delaware statutory/Massachusetts business] trust, on behalf of its [sole] series, [Pioneer Fund] ("Acquiring Fund"), and AmSouth Funds, a Massachusetts business trust, on behalf of its series, [AmSouth Fund] ("Acquired Fund"). Pursuant to the Agreement, Acquiring Fund will acquire all of the assets of Acquired Fund in exchange solely for (i) the assumption by Acquiring Fund of all of the Assumed Liabilities of Acquired Fund, as defined in the Agreement (the "Acquired Fund Liabilities"), and (ii) the issuance of Class A shares, Class B shares, and Class Y shares of beneficial interest of Acquiring Fund (the "Acquiring Fund Shares") to Acquired Fund, followed by the distribution by Acquired Fund, in liquidation of Acquired Fund, of the Acquiring Fund Shares to the shareholders of Acquired Fund and the terminat
DRAFT OF JUNE 30, 2005, SUBJECT TO CHANGE [Pioneer Fund/Trust] 60 State Street Boston, Massachusetts 02109 AmSouth Funds 3435 Stelzer Road Columbus, Ohio 43219 Ladies and Gentlemen: This opinion is being delivered to you in connection with the...Pioneer Fund /Ma/ • July 5th, 2005
This opinion is being delivered to you in connection with the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the "Agreement") made as of ______, 2005 by and between [Pioneer Fund/Trust], a [Delaware statutory/Massachusetts business] trust, on behalf of its [sole] series, [Pioneer Fund] ("Acquiring Fund"), and AmSouth Funds, a Massachusetts business trust, on behalf of its series, [AmSouth Fund] ("Acquired Fund"). Pursuant to the Agreement, Acquiring Fund will acquire all of the assets of Acquired Fund in exchange solely for (i) the assumption by Acquiring Fund of all of the Assumed Liabilities of Acquired Fund, as defined in the Agreement (the "Acquired Fund Liabilities"), and (ii) the issuance of Class A shares, Class B shares, and Class Y shares of beneficial interest of Acquiring Fund (the "Acquiring Fund Shares") to Acquired Fund, followed by the distribution by Acquired Fund, in liquidation of Acquired Fund, of the Acquiring Fund Shares to the shareholders of Acquired Fund and the terminat
DRAFT OF JUNE 30, 2005, SUBJECT TO CHANGE [Pioneer Fund/Trust] 60 State Street Boston, Massachusetts 02109 AmSouth Funds 3435 Stelzer Road Columbus, Ohio 43219 Ladies and Gentlemen: This opinion is being delivered to you in connection with the...Pioneer Series Trust IV • July 5th, 2005
This opinion is being delivered to you in connection with the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the "Agreement") made as of ______, 2005 by and between [Pioneer Fund/Trust], a [Delaware statutory/Massachusetts business] trust, on behalf of its [sole] series, [Pioneer Fund] ("Acquiring Fund"), and AmSouth Funds, a Massachusetts business trust, on behalf of its series, [AmSouth Fund] ("Acquired Fund"). Pursuant to the Agreement, Acquiring Fund will acquire all of the assets of Acquired Fund in exchange solely for (i) the assumption by Acquiring Fund of all of the Assumed Liabilities of Acquired Fund, as defined in the Agreement (the "Acquired Fund Liabilities"), and (ii) the issuance of Class A shares, Class B shares, and Class Y shares of beneficial interest of Acquiring Fund (the "Acquiring Fund Shares") to Acquired Fund, followed by the distribution by Acquired Fund, in liquidation of Acquired Fund, of the Acquiring Fund Shares to the shareholders of Acquired Fund and the terminat
DRAFT OF JUNE 30, 2005, SUBJECT TO CHANGE [Pioneer Fund/Trust] 60 State Street Boston, Massachusetts 02109 AmSouth Funds 3435 Stelzer Road Columbus, Ohio 43219 Ladies and Gentlemen: This opinion is being delivered to you in connection with the...Pioneer Tax Free Income Fund • July 5th, 2005
This opinion is being delivered to you in connection with the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the "Agreement") made as of ______, 2005 by and between [Pioneer Fund/Trust], a [Delaware statutory/Massachusetts business] trust, on behalf of its [sole] series, [Pioneer Fund] ("Acquiring Fund"), and AmSouth Funds, a Massachusetts business trust, on behalf of its series, [AmSouth Fund] ("Acquired Fund"). Pursuant to the Agreement, Acquiring Fund will acquire all of the assets of Acquired Fund in exchange solely for (i) the assumption by Acquiring Fund of all of the Assumed Liabilities of Acquired Fund, as defined in the Agreement (the "Acquired Fund Liabilities"), and (ii) the issuance of Class A shares, Class B shares, and Class Y shares of beneficial interest of Acquiring Fund (the "Acquiring Fund Shares") to Acquired Fund, followed by the distribution by Acquired Fund, in liquidation of Acquired Fund, of the Acquiring Fund Shares to the shareholders of Acquired Fund and the terminat
DRAFT OF JUNE 30, 2005, SUBJECT TO CHANGE [Pioneer Fund/Trust] 60 State Street Boston, Massachusetts 02109 AmSouth Funds 3435 Stelzer Road Columbus, Ohio 43219 Ladies and Gentlemen: This opinion is being delivered to you in connection with the...Pioneer Ibbotson Asset Allocation Series • July 5th, 2005
This opinion is being delivered to you in connection with the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the "Agreement") made as of ______, 2005 by and between [Pioneer Fund/Trust], a [Delaware statutory/Massachusetts business] trust, on behalf of its [sole] series, [Pioneer Fund] ("Acquiring Fund"), and AmSouth Funds, a Massachusetts business trust, on behalf of its series, [AmSouth Fund] ("Acquired Fund"). Pursuant to the Agreement, Acquiring Fund will acquire all of the assets of Acquired Fund in exchange solely for (i) the assumption by Acquiring Fund of all of the Assumed Liabilities of Acquired Fund, as defined in the Agreement (the "Acquired Fund Liabilities"), and (ii) the issuance of Class A shares, Class B shares, and Class Y shares of beneficial interest of Acquiring Fund (the "Acquiring Fund Shares") to Acquired Fund, followed by the distribution by Acquired Fund, in liquidation of Acquired Fund, of the Acquiring Fund Shares to the shareholders of Acquired Fund and the terminat
DRAFT OF JUNE 30, 2005, SUBJECT TO CHANGE [Pioneer Fund/Trust] 60 State Street Boston, Massachusetts 02109 AmSouth Funds 3435 Stelzer Road Columbus, Ohio 43219 Ladies and Gentlemen: This opinion is being delivered to you in connection with the...Pioneer Money Market Trust • July 5th, 2005
This opinion is being delivered to you in connection with the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the "Agreement") made as of ______, 2005 by and between [Pioneer Fund/Trust], a [Delaware statutory/Massachusetts business] trust, on behalf of its [sole] series, [Pioneer Fund] ("Acquiring Fund"), and AmSouth Funds, a Massachusetts business trust, on behalf of its series, [AmSouth Fund] ("Acquired Fund"). Pursuant to the Agreement, Acquiring Fund will acquire all of the assets of Acquired Fund in exchange solely for (i) the assumption by Acquiring Fund of all of the Assumed Liabilities of Acquired Fund, as defined in the Agreement (the "Acquired Fund Liabilities"), and (ii) the issuance of Class A shares, Class B shares, and Class Y shares of beneficial interest of Acquiring Fund (the "Acquiring Fund Shares") to Acquired Fund, followed by the distribution by Acquired Fund, in liquidation of Acquired Fund, of the Acquiring Fund Shares to the shareholders of Acquired Fund and the terminat
