Lord Abbett Developing Growth Fund Class R2 (LADQX)

Investment Objective The investment seeks long-term growth of capital through a diversified and actively managed portfolio consisting of developing growth companies- many of which are traded over the counter. To pursue its objective- the fund invests primarily in the equity securities of companies the portfolio management team believes demonstrate above-average- long-term growth potential. It invests at least 65% of its net assets in equity securities of small companies. The fund may invest up to 10% of its net assets in foreign companies- including emerging market companies and American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs").