New York Times Alters Mutual Fund Listing Criteria

Washington, DC, July 25, 2001 - The New York Times changed its criteria for including mutual fund prices in their daily publication effective July 24, 2001. The new minimum listing criteria requires funds to maintain $50 million in assets. The Times action follows decisions by other publications to change fund listing criteria.

Questions regarding the decision to reformat may be directed to the Times at (212) 556-8443 or through an e-mail to mailto:tables@nytimes.com.