REECX : Columbia Contrarian Europe Fund Class C

Fund Summary

The investment seeks to provide shareholders with capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in equity securities of European companies that are believed to offer growth potential. Under normal market conditions, it invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of European companies. Although the fund emphasizes investments in developed countries, it also may invest in securities of companies located in developing or emerging markets. The fund will normally have exposure to foreign currencies.