Columbia Large Cap Growth Fund III Class C (NFECX)

Investment Objective The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of large-capitalization companies- primarily common stocks and securities that can be converted into common stocks. It invests primarily in common stocks of companies that the investment manager believes have the potential for long-term- above-average earnings growth. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in foreign securities. It may invest directly in foreign securities or indirectly through depositary receipts.