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DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20070313
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20070313

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM EUROPE EQUITY FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000842940
		IRS NUMBER:				043083315
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0630

	FILING VALUES:
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		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05693
		FILM NUMBER:		07690950

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
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		STREET 2:		MAILSTOP A 14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8002551581

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM EUROPE GROWTH FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM EUROPE FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19900726

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM GOVERNMENT INCOME FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19900412

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
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		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000867824
		IRS NUMBER:				046660195
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
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		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
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	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
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		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000081280
		IRS NUMBER:				046187125
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0731

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		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
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	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM VOYAGER FUND INC /PRED/
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FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
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		IRS NUMBER:				043057637
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
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	MAIL ADDRESS:	
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FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
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		IRS NUMBER:				046716830
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
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		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
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		FILM NUMBER:		07690976

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		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
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	MAIL ADDRESS:	
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		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM INVESTMENT GRADE MUNICIPAL TRUST II
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19921111

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM MASTER INTERMEDIATE INCOME TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000830622
		IRS NUMBER:				046584465
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
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		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05498
		FILM NUMBER:		07690981

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
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		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921562

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
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		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000081264
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	OIL ROYALTY TRADERS [6792]
		IRS NUMBER:				046013712
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

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		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921471

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM INCOME FUND INC/PRED/
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19821109

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000810943
		IRS NUMBER:				046562068
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0831

	FILING VALUES:
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		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
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		FILM NUMBER:		07690995

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
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		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8002251581

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		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM HIGH INCOME BOND FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20030408

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM HIGH BOND FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20021107

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM HIGH INCOME CONVERTIBLE & BOND FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM HEALTH SCIENCES TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000357295
		IRS NUMBER:				046471950
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0831

	FILING VALUES:
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		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
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		FILM NUMBER:		07690996

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		STREET 2:		MAILSTOP A 14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8002251581

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM GLOBAL INCOME TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000794614
		IRS NUMBER:				046549525
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
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		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-04524
		FILM NUMBER:		07690998

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
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		STREET 2:		MAILSTOP A 14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921562

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM GOVERNMENT INCOME GLOBAL TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19870225

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM GLOBAL GOVERNMENT INCOME TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19870115

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000081251
		IRS NUMBER:				046145734
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-01403
		FILM NUMBER:		07690999

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM GLOBAL GROWTH FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM INTERNATIONAL EQUITIES FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19900722

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM INTERNATIONAL EQUITIES FUND INC /PRED/
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19821109

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM CLASSIC EQUITY FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000930748
		IRS NUMBER:				043246687
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1130

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07223
		FILM NUMBER:		07691001

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8002251581

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE PO SQ
		STREET 2:		ONE PO SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM GROWTH & INCOME FUND II
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19940930

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM CALIFORNIA INVESTMENT GRADE MUNICIPAL TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000892980
		IRS NUMBER:				046716831
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07276
		FILM NUMBER:		07691004

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
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		STREET 2:		MAILSTOP A 14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
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		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001005942
		IRS NUMBER:				043299786
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07513
		FILM NUMBER:		07690948

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST
		STREET 2:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921010

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM FUND FOR GROWTH & INCOME
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000081260
		IRS NUMBER:				046013678
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
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		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-00781
		FILM NUMBER:		07690949

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
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		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM GROWTH FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19841025

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM AMERICAN GOVERNMENT INCOME FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000759827
		IRS NUMBER:				042856297
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
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		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-04178
		FILM NUMBER:		07690956

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		PUTNAM INVESTMENTS INC
		STREET 2:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE MAIL STOP A 14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921562

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM HIGH INCOME GOVERNMENT TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Putnam RetirementReady Funds
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001295293
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21598
		FILM NUMBER:		07690966

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		617 760-4623

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM PREMIER INCOME TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000827773
		IRS NUMBER:				042995046
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0731

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05452
		FILM NUMBER:		07690967

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM OHIO TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND II
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000794616
		IRS NUMBER:				046626129
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0531

	FILING VALUES:
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		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-04528
		FILM NUMBER:		07690970

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		617-292-14

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM OHIO TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920609

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM NEW YORK INVESTMENT GRADE MUNICIPAL TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000892960
		IRS NUMBER:				046716832
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07274
		FILM NUMBER:		07690972

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM NEW JERSEY TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000857463
		IRS NUMBER:				043073948
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0630

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05977
		FILM NUMBER:		07690974

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM MUNICIPAL OPPORTUNITIES TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000900422
		IRS NUMBER:				043187549
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07626
		FILM NUMBER:		07690975

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM U S GOVERNMENT INCOME TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000732337
		IRS NUMBER:				042811119
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-03897
		FILM NUMBER:		07690979

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM U S GOVERNMENT GUARANTEED SECURITIES INCOME TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19910102

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT SECURITIES INCOME FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19840806

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM LTD DURATION GOVERNMENT INCOME FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000869797
		IRS NUMBER:				046661044
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1130

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-06257
		FILM NUMBER:		07690984

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		STREET 2:		MAILSTOP A 14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8002552465

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM INTERMEDIATE US GOVT INCOME FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19950508

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM BALANCED GOVERNMENT FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930121

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM BALANCED MORTGAGE FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19921223

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM INVESTORS FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000081269
		IRS NUMBER:				042713095
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0731

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-00159
		FILM NUMBER:		07690986

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM INVESTORS FUND INC /PRED/
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19821109

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	INCORPORATED INVESTORS
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19670327

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM INVESTMENT FUNDS
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000932101
		IRS NUMBER:				043251560
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07237
		FILM NUMBER:		07690988

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
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		STREET 2:		MAIL STOP A 14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921562

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		PUTNAM EQUITY FUNDS
		STREET 2:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE MAILSTOP A 14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM EQUITY FUNDS
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19941028

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND /MA/
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000868648
		IRS NUMBER:				046661045
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0630

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-06190
		FILM NUMBER:		07690989

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921471

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND /MA/
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19960805

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM OVERSEAS GROWTH FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19901107

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM VARIABLE TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000822671
		IRS NUMBER:				046649095
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NY
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05346
		FILM NUMBER:		07690959

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		STREET 2:		MAILSTOP A 14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8002551581

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM CAPITAL MANAGER TRUST /MA/
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM NEW YORK TAX EXEMPT INCOME TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000719712
		IRS NUMBER:				042794490
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1130

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-03741
		FILM NUMBER:		07690971

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM NEW YORK TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM MINNESOTA TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND II
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000794612
		IRS NUMBER:				046626128
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0531

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-04527
		FILM NUMBER:		07690978

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM MINNESOTA TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920609

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM INVESTMENT GRADE MUNICIPAL TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000855048
		IRS NUMBER:				046629611
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05901
		FILM NUMBER:		07690987

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQU
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM GLOBAL NATURAL RESOURCES FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000317031
		IRS NUMBER:				133035507
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0831

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-03061
		FILM NUMBER:		07690997

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM NATURAL RESOURCES FUND /MA/
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19950629

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM ENERGY RESOURCES TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	EBERSTADT ENERGY RESOURCES FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19850317

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			GEORGE PUTNAM FUND OF BOSTON
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000081259
		IRS NUMBER:				046013677
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0731

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-00058
		FILM NUMBER:		07691000

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		STREET 2:		MAILSTOP A 14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8002252581

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM EQUITY INCOME FUND/NEW
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19940302

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM GEORGE FUND OF BOSTON
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM EQUITY INCOME FUND/NEW/
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000216934
		IRS NUMBER:				046407893
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1130

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-02742
		FILM NUMBER:		07690951

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		STREET 2:		MAILSTOP A 14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8002551581

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM STRATEGIC INCOME TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM OPTION INCOME TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19910307

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM VISTA FUND/NEW/
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000081279
		IRS NUMBER:				042430137
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0731

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-01561
		FILM NUMBER:		07690958

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM VISTA BASIC VALUE FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19891128

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM VISTA FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19851202

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM VISTA FUND INC/PRED/
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19821109

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM OTC EMERGING GROWTH FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000703969
		IRS NUMBER:				046483374
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0731

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-03512
		FILM NUMBER:		07690969

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	DEPOSITORS INVESTMENT TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19890912

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM NEW OPPORTUNITIES FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000865177
		IRS NUMBER:				043091455
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0630

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-06128
		FILM NUMBER:		07690973

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			A6
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM DISCOVERY GROWTH FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000868480
		IRS NUMBER:				046661046
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-06203
		FILM NUMBER:		07690953

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		STREET 2:		MAILSTOP A14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		NULL

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM VOYAGER FUND II
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19950815

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM GROWTH FUND /MA/
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930223

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM SHORT TERM US GOVERNMENT FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930223

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM MONEY MARKET FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000081248
		IRS NUMBER:				046386436
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-02608
		FILM NUMBER:		07690977

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		STREET 2:		MAILSTOP A-14 LEGAL DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921471

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		MAILSTOP A-14 LEGAL DEPARTMENT
		STREET 2:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM DAILY DIVIDEND TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM TAX FREE HEALTH CARE FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000887398
		IRS NUMBER:				043153831
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0531

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-06659
		FILM NUMBER:		07690962

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM MANAGED MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000844790
		IRS NUMBER:				046608976
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05740
		FILM NUMBER:		07690983

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		STREET 2:		MAILSTOP A14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM HIGH YIELD ADVANTAGE FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000787836
		IRS NUMBER:				066290063
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1130

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-04616
		FILM NUMBER:		07690993

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		STREET 2:		MAILSTOP A 14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8002251581

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		NULL

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM HIGH YIELD TRUST II
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM CALIFORNIA TAX EXEMPT INCOME TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000711402
		IRS NUMBER:				042786284
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-03630
		FILM NUMBER:		07691003

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		STREET 2:		MAILSTOP A 14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921562

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM CALIFORNIA TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM CONVERTIBLE INCOME GROWTH TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000081247
		IRS NUMBER:				042493360
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-02280
		FILM NUMBER:		07690954

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		STREET 2:		MAILSTOP A 14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM CONVERTIBLE FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19841212

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM CONVERTIBLE FUND INC /PRED/
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19821109

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM TAX FREE INCOME TRUST /MA/
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000771951
		IRS NUMBER:				046483374
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0731

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-04345
		FILM NUMBER:		07690961

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		NULL

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM TAX FREE INCOME TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920101

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM MICHIGAN TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND /
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000794611
		IRS NUMBER:				046626130
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0531

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-04529
		FILM NUMBER:		07690980

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		617-292-14

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM MICHIGAN TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920609

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM DIVERSIFIED INCOME TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000836622
		IRS NUMBER:				043017475
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05635
		FILM NUMBER:		07690952

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		STREET 2:		MAILSTOP A 14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921562

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000848077
		IRS NUMBER:				046621377
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05795
		FILM NUMBER:		07690992

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		STREET 2:		MAILSTOP A 14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6177601000

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM TAX EXEMPT MONEY MARKET FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000806944
		IRS NUMBER:				046561110
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05215
		FILM NUMBER:		07690963

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM TAX EXEMPT MONEY MARKET TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19870927

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM HIGH YIELD TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000225777
		IRS NUMBER:				046415410
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0831

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-02796
		FILM NUMBER:		07690991

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		STREET 2:		MAILSTOP A-14 LEGAL DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8002251581

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		STREET 2:		MAILSTOP A-14 LEGAL DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM HIGH YIELD TRUST FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19960328

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM TAX SMART FUNDS TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001083872
		IRS NUMBER:				046888512
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-09289
		FILM NUMBER:		07690960

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		STREET 2:		MAIL STOP L6
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921139

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		STREET 2:		MAIL STOP L6
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM TAX MANAGED FUNDS TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19990409

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000205802
		IRS NUMBER:				046396109
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-02675
		FILM NUMBER:		07690965

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM ASSET ALLOCATION FUNDS
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000914209
		IRS NUMBER:				046746612
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07121
		FILM NUMBER:		07691005

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM LIFE STAGES ASSET ALLOCATION TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19931027

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM MASSACHUSETTS TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND II
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000792288
		IRS NUMBER:				046626127
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0531

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-04518
		FILM NUMBER:		07690982

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		617-292-14

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM MASSACHUSETTS TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND /MA/
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920609

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM ARIZONA TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000869392
		IRS NUMBER:				046665534
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0531

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-06258
		FILM NUMBER:		07691006

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		PUTNAM INVESTMENTS INC
		STREET 2:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE MAIL STOP A 14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8002251585

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2 LIBERTY SQUARE
		STREET 2:		MAIL STOP L6
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000902475
		IRS NUMBER:				046733578
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0531

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07061
		FILM NUMBER:		07691002

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		STREET 2:		MAILSTOP A 14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8002251581
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</CLASS-CONTRACT>
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</CLASS-CONTRACT>
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<CLASS-CONTRACT>
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</CLASS-CONTRACT>
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</CLASS-CONTRACT>
<CLASS-CONTRACT>
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</CLASS-CONTRACT>
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</CLASS-CONTRACT>
<CLASS-CONTRACT>
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</CLASS-CONTRACT>
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<CLASS-CONTRACT>
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</CLASS-CONTRACT>
<CLASS-CONTRACT>
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</CLASS-CONTRACT>
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</CLASS-CONTRACT>
<CLASS-CONTRACT>
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</CLASS-CONTRACT>
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<OWNER-CIK>0000836622
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<CLASS-CONTRACT>
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<CLASS-CONTRACT>
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</CLASS-CONTRACT>
<CLASS-CONTRACT>
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</CLASS-CONTRACT>
<CLASS-CONTRACT>
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</CLASS-CONTRACT>
<CLASS-CONTRACT>
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</CLASS-CONTRACT>
<CLASS-CONTRACT>
<CLASS-CONTRACT-ID>C000015041
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</CLASS-CONTRACT>
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<CLASS-CONTRACT-ID>C000011157
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</CLASS-CONTRACT>
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<CLASS-CONTRACT-ID>C000011173
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<CLASS-CONTRACT-ID>C000011178
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<P align=center><B><FONT face=serif>SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION</FONT></B></P>
<P align=center><B><FONT face=serif>Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(A)</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934</FONT></B></P>
<P align=center><FONT face=serif>Filed by the Registrant / X /</FONT></P>
<P align=center><FONT face=serif>Filed by a Party other than the Registrant /&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;/</FONT></P>
<P align=center><FONT face=serif>Check the appropriate box:</FONT></P>
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     <TD noWrap align=left width="4%"><FONT face=serif>/&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; /</FONT>&nbsp; </TD>
     <TD noWrap align=left width="94%"><FONT face=serif>Preliminary Proxy Statement.</FONT>&nbsp; </TD></TR>
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     <TD noWrap align=left width="94%"><FONT face=serif>Definitive Proxy Statement.</FONT>&nbsp; </TD></TR>
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     <TD noWrap align=left width="94%"><FONT face=serif>Soliciting Material Pursuant to &#167; 240.14a-12.</FONT>&nbsp; </TD></TR></TABLE><BR>
<P align=center><B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM AMERICAN GOVERNMENT INCOME FUND</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM ARIZONA TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM ASSET ALLOCATION FUNDS</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM CALIFORNIA INVESTMENT GRADE MUNICIPAL TRUST</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM CALIFORNIA TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM CLASSIC EQUITY FUND</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM CONVERTIBLE INCOME-GROWTH TRUST</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM DISCOVERY GROWTH FUND</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM DIVERSIFIED INCOME TRUST</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM EQUITY INCOME FUND</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM EUROPE EQUITY FUND</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>THE PUTNAM FUND FOR GROWTH AND INCOME</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM FUNDS TRUST</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>THE GEORGE PUTNAM FUND OF BOSTON</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM GLOBAL EQUITY FUND</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM GLOBAL INCOME TRUST</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM GLOBAL NATURAL RESOURCES FUND</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM HEALTH SCIENCES TRUST</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM HIGH YIELD ADVANTAGE FUND</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL TRUST</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM HIGH YIELD TRUST</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM INCOME FUND</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM INVESTMENT FUNDS</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM INVESTMENT GRADE MUNICIPAL TRUST</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM INVESTORS FUND</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM LIMITED DURATION GOVERNMENT INCOME FUND</FONT></B></P>
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<P align=center><B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM MANAGED MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM MASSACHUSETTS TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM MASTER INTERMEDIATE INCOME TRUST</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM MICHIGAN TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM MINNESOTA TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM MONEY MARKET FUND</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM MUNICIPAL BOND FUND</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM MUNICIPAL OPPORTUNITIES TRUST</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM NEW JERSEY TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM NEW OPPORTUNITIES FUND</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM NEW YORK INVESTMENT GRADE MUNICIPAL TRUST</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM NEW YORK TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM OHIO TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM OTC &amp; EMERGING GROWTH FUND</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM PENNSYLVANIA TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM PREMIER INCOME TRUST</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM RETIREMENTREADY&#174; FUNDS</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM TAX EXEMPT MONEY MARKET FUND</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM TAX-FREE HEALTH CARE FUND</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM TAX-FREE INCOME TRUST</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM TAX SMART FUNDS TRUST</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM U.S. GOVERNMENT INCOME TRUST</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM UTILITIES GROWTH AND INCOME FUND</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM VARIABLE TRUST</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM VISTA FUND</FONT></B><BR>
<B><FONT face=serif>PUTNAM VOYAGER FUND </FONT></B></P>
<P align=center><FONT face=serif>(Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)</FONT><BR>
<BR>
<FONT face=serif>(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement,</FONT><BR>
<FONT face=serif>if Other Than the Registrant)</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=serif>Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):</FONT></P>
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<TR vAlign=bottom>
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     <TD noWrap align=left width="93%"><FONT face=serif>Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11.</FONT>&nbsp; </TD></TR>
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     <TD noWrap align=left width="93%"><FONT face=serif>(1)</FONT>&nbsp; <FONT face=serif>Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies:</FONT>&nbsp; </TD></TR>
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<P align=left><B><FONT face=serif>Subject: Proxy on the Putnam/Power transaction to be mailed on March 14</FONT></B><B><SUP><FONT face=serif>th</FONT></SUP></B></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=serif>As you may know, Putnam will be acquired from Marsh &amp; McLennan Companies by Great-West Lifeco,a subsidiary of Power Financial Corporation. The sale requires approval of new management contracts from shareholders of a substantial number of the Putnam funds. To solicit their votes, a proxy statement and ballot will be mailed to all Putnam fund shareholders between March 14 and March 24. The Trustees of the Putnam Funds unanimously recommend that shareholders vote to approve the new management contracts. We appreciate the efforts of our clients to bring the sale of Putnam to a subsidiary of Power Financial to completion.</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=serif>Here are the key dates:</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=sans-serif><FONT size=1>*</FONT></FONT>&nbsp;<FONT face=serif>Shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 15, 2007 will be solicited to vote their proxies.</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=sans-serif><FONT size=1><FONT face=sans-serif><FONT size=1>*</FONT></FONT>&nbsp;</FONT></FONT>&nbsp; <FONT face=serif>Proxy mailing will take place from March 14 through March 24.</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=sans-serif><FONT size=1><FONT face=sans-serif><FONT size=1>*</FONT></FONT>&nbsp;</FONT></FONT> <FONT face=serif>Phone solicitation will begin on March 26.</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=sans-serif><FONT size=1><FONT face=sans-serif><FONT size=1>*</FONT></FONT>&nbsp;</FONT></FONT>&nbsp; <FONT face=serif>The shareholder meeting is scheduled for May 15.</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=sans-serif><FONT size=1><FONT face=sans-serif><FONT size=1>*</FONT></FONT>&nbsp;</FONT></FONT>&nbsp; <FONT face=serif>The sale is expected to take place by the middle of 2007.</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=serif><FONT face=sans-serif><FONT size=1><FONT face=serif><FONT face=sans-serif><FONT face=sans-serif><FONT size=1>*</FONT></FONT>&nbsp; </FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT><FONT face=serif>The change of ownership of Putnam to Great-West Lifeco entails a &#147;change of control&#148; of the Putnam funds&#146; investment adviser. The Investment Company Act of 1940 requires, in this situation, that each fund&#146;s current management contract end. This means that the fund&#146;s shareholders need to approve new management contracts so there is no interruption to management of the funds by Putnam Management.</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=serif><FONT face=serif><FONT face=sans-serif><FONT size=1><FONT face=serif><FONT face=sans-serif><FONT face=sans-serif><FONT size=1>*</FONT></FONT>&nbsp; </FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT><FONT face=serif>No changes to the Putnam funds, to the way Putnam manages money, or to the funds&#146; management teams are expected as a result of this transaction. Putnam will continue to operate as a separate company headquartered in Boston and will retain its name. There will be no change in the funds&#146; fee rates or in the services that your fund receives. The Putnam funds&#146; Trustees will continue to oversee the Putnam funds.</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=serif><FONT face=serif><FONT face=sans-serif><FONT size=1><FONT face=serif><FONT face=sans-serif><FONT face=sans-serif><FONT size=1>*</FONT></FONT>&nbsp; </FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT><FONT face=serif>Shareholders of all of Putnam&#146;s mutual funds &#151; open and closed end &#151; as well as the variable annuity sub-accounts in Putnam Variable Trust, will be asked to vote. In addition, votes from plan sponsors/ administrators for 401(k) plans and 529 plans will be solicited. Plan participants in 401(k) plans and contract holders in 529 plans will not be solicited directly.</FONT></P>
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<P align=left><FONT face=serif><FONT face=serif><FONT face=sans-serif><FONT size=1><FONT face=serif><FONT face=sans-serif><FONT face=sans-serif><FONT size=1>*</FONT></FONT>&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT> </FONT><FONT face=serif>Shareholders can vote by mail, by calling the toll-free number on the ballot, or by visiting the Web site address on the ballot. </FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=serif><FONT face=serif><FONT face=sans-serif><FONT size=1><FONT face=serif><FONT face=sans-serif><FONT face=sans-serif><FONT size=1>*</FONT></FONT>&nbsp;</FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT> </FONT><FONT face=serif>The phone solicitation will be handled by Computershare Fund Services. Putnam&#146;s direct shareholders may be contacted by phone starting on March 26; the omnibus accounts (ADP is mailing the proxy statements for these accounts) may be contacted starting March 29.</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=serif><FONT face=serif><FONT face=sans-serif><FONT size=1><FONT face=serif><FONT face=sans-serif><FONT face=sans-serif><FONT size=1>*</FONT></FONT>&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT> </FONT><FONT face=serif>Approval of each fund&#146;s proposed new management contract requires the affirmative vote of either of the following, whichever is less: (a) more than 50% of the outstanding shares of the fund, or (b) 67% or more of the voted shares (if more than 50% of the outstanding shares of the fund are represented at the meeting). </FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=serif><FONT face=serif><FONT face=sans-serif><FONT size=1><FONT face=serif><FONT face=sans-serif><FONT face=sans-serif><FONT size=1>*</FONT></FONT>&nbsp;</FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT> </FONT><FONT face=serif>Marsh &amp; McLennan and Great-West Lifeco will pay all costs of the proxy solicitation. The funds and the funds&#146; shareholders do not pay any of the expenses related to the proxy solicitation.</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=serif>If you have any questions about the proxy solicitation or the sale, please do not hesitate to contact Putnam.</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=serif>For Dealer Use Only<BR>
Putnam Retail Management<BR>
One Post Office Square<BR>
Boston, MA 02109</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=serif>This e-mail may contain an advertisement, is for the intended recipient only, and is not meant to be forwarded or distributed in any other format. It is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument, or security, or as an official confirmation of any transaction. Putnam does not accept purchase or redemptions of securities, instructions, or authorizations that are sent via e-mail. All market prices, data, and other information are not warranted as to completeness or accuracy and are subject to change without notice. Any comments or statements made herein do not necessarily reflect those of Putnam, LLC (DBA Putnam Investments) and its subsidiaries and affiliates. </FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=serif>If you do not wish to receive future news, announcements, or product updates from Putnam Investments via e-mail, please reply to this e-mail with "UNSUBSCRIBE" in the Subject line or call Putnam at 1-800-354-4000 and ask to have your name deleted from our mailing list. We will make the change to our records within 10 days.</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=serif>Not FDIC Insured</FONT><BR>
<FONT face=serif>May Lose Value</FONT><BR>
<FONT face=serif>No Bank Guarantee</FONT></P>
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<P align=left><FONT face=serif>Your clients should carefully consider the investment objective, risks, charges, and expenses of a fund before investing. For a prospectus containing this and other information for any Putnam fund or product, call Putnam Dealer Marketing Services at 1-800-354-4000. Your clients should read the prospectus carefully before investing.</FONT></P>
<P align=left><B><FONT face=serif>The Putnam funds and the Trustees of the Putnam funds may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Putnam fund shareholders in connection with the proposal to approve new management contracts for each Putnam fund. Information about the Trustees' interests in the transaction, by security holdings or otherwise, is set forth in the definitive proxy statement. To receive a free copy of proxy solicitation materials filed with the SEC, including the definitive proxy statement relating to the proposal to approve a new management contract for your fund in connection with the change of ownership of Putnam to Great-West Lifeco, please call Putnam's proxy information line at 1-866-905-2396. Free copies of such proxy solicitation materials can also be found on the SEC&#146;s Web site (</FONT></B><B><U><FONT face=serif>http://www.sec.gov</FONT></U></B><B><FONT face=serif>). Please read the definitive proxy statement carefully when it becomes available before makin
g any voting decision because it contains important information.</FONT></B></P>
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<P align=left><FONT face=serif>March 14, 2007</FONT></P>
<P align=left><B><FONT face=serif>Putnam Investments/Power Financial Corporation Proxy Q &amp; A </FONT></B></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=serif>It was announced on February 1, 2007, that Putnam will be acquired by Great-West Lifeco, a subsidiary of Power Financial Corporation, a financial services firm in Canada. The sale is expected to take place, pending approval from shareholders and completion of other requirements, in the middle of 2007. Shareholders of the Putnam funds are required to vote on the sale by approving new management contracts; to solicit their votes a proxy statement and ballot will be mailed to all shareholders in March 2007. The Trustees of the Putnam Funds unanimously recommend that shareholders vote to approve the new management contracts. Details of the proxy solicitation are provided in this Q&amp;A. </FONT></P>
<P align=left><B><FONT face=serif>Why are fund shareholders required to vote on the sale of Putnam?</FONT></B></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=serif>The change of ownership of Putnam from its current parent company, Marsh &amp; McLennan, to Great-West Lifeco entails a &#147;change of control&#148; in each fund&#146;s investment adviser, Putnam Management. When there is a change of control, the Investment Company Act of 1940 requires that each fund&#146;s current management contract automatically end. This means that each fund&#146;s shareholders must approve a new management contract with Putnam Management. The Trustees are unanimously recommending that shareholders approve a new management contract with Putnam Management so that Putnam can continue as each fund&#146;s investment adviser after the transaction.</FONT></P>
<P align=left><B><FONT face=serif>How will the &#147;change of control&#148; affect Putnam Management? </FONT></B></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=serif>The change of control is not expected to have a material effect on Putnam Management. Putnam Management will operate as a stand-alone subsidiary of Great-West Lifeco and is expected to retain its brand and its existing management, investment, and other service teams. With this sale, Putnam will become part of a long-established and successful organization that is committed to investment management and fi</FONT><FONT face=serif>nancial services.</FONT></P>
<P align=left><B><FONT face=serif>How will the sale affect Putnam fund shareholders? </FONT></B></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=serif>It is important for shareholders to know that no changes to the Putnam funds, to the way Putnam manages money, or to the funds&#146; management teams are expected as a result of this transaction. Putnam will continue to operate as a separate company headquartered in Boston and will retain its name. There will be no change in the funds&#146; fee rates or in the services that the funds receive. The Putnam funds&#146; Trustees will continue to oversee the Putnam funds.</FONT></P>
<P align=left><B><FONT face=serif>How have the Putnam funds&#146; Trustees been involved in the sale? </FONT></B></P>
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<P align=left><FONT face=serif>The Putnam funds&#146; Board of Trustees has been actively involved in the sale process. The Putnam Board of Trustees unanimously recommends approval of the proposed new management contracts.</FONT></P>
<P align=left><B><FONT face=serif>What Putnam funds will be part of the proxy solicitation?</FONT></B></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=serif>Shareholders of all of the Putnam mutual funds &#151; open and closed end &#151; as well as the variable annuity sub-accounts in Putnam Variable Trust, will be asked to vote on the proposal to approve new management contracts. In addition, votes from plan sponsors/ administrators for 401(k) funds and 529 plans will be solicited.</FONT></P>
<P align=left><B><FONT face=serif>What are the key dates in the proxy solicitation?</FONT></B></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=serif><FONT size=1><FONT face=sans-serif><FONT size=1>*</FONT></FONT>&nbsp;</FONT></FONT> <FONT face=serif>Shareholders of record at the close of business on the record date of Thursday, February 15, 2007, will be solicited to vote their proxies.</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=serif><FONT face=serif><FONT size=1><FONT face=sans-serif><FONT size=1>*</FONT></FONT>&nbsp;</FONT></FONT></FONT> <FONT face=serif>Proxies will be mailed from March 14 through March 24; additional follow-up mailings may occur later.</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=serif><FONT face=serif><FONT size=1><FONT face=sans-serif><FONT size=1>*</FONT></FONT>&nbsp;</FONT></FONT></FONT> <FONT face=serif>Phone solicitation is scheduled to begin on March 26.<BR>
<BR>
</FONT><FONT face=serif><FONT face=serif><FONT size=1><FONT face=sans-serif><FONT size=1>*</FONT></FONT>&nbsp;</FONT></FONT></FONT> <FONT face=serif>The shareholder meeting will be held on May 15, 2007.<BR>
<BR>
</FONT><FONT face=serif><FONT face=serif><FONT size=1><FONT face=sans-serif><FONT size=1>*</FONT></FONT>&nbsp; </FONT></FONT></FONT><FONT face=serif>The sale is expected to take place in the middle of 2007.</FONT></P>
<P align=left><B><FONT face=serif>How can shareholders vote their proxies?</FONT></B></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=serif>Shareholders can vote by mail, by calling the toll-free number on the ballot, or by visiting the Web site address on the ballot.</FONT></P>
<P align=left><B><FONT face=serif>What if a shareholder has shares in more than one fund?</FONT></B></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=serif>Shareholders in multiple funds or sub-accounts will receive a consolidated ballot that will allow them to vote for all their funds at once, or, if they choose, to vote fund by fund.</FONT></P>
<P align=left><B><FONT face=serif>How many proxies will clients receive?</FONT></B></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=serif>Putnam's goal is to limit the number of proxies sent to any address by &#147;householding&#148; the mailings. Putnam &#147;households&#148; by Tax ID number (a variation of a Social Security number) and address. Households with accounts with a single Tax ID number will receive one proxy package; households with multiple Tax ID numbers (due to additional Tax IDs for spouses, children) will receive a separate proxy package for each Tax ID number.</FONT></P>
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<B><FONT face="serif">How will the phone solicitation work?</FONT></B></P>
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<FONT face="serif">Following the mailing, the phone solicitation for the proxy will be handled by Computershare Fund Services; shareholders can also call CFS and vote their shares over the phone. Putnam&#146;s direct shareholders may be contacted
starting on March 26; the omnibus accounts (ADP is mailing proxy statements for these accounts) may be contacted starting March 29.</FONT></P>
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<B><FONT face="serif">What percent of the shareholders have to approve the management contracts for them to take effect? </FONT></B></P>
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<FONT face="serif">Approval of each fund&#146;s proposed new management contract requires the affirmative vote of either of the following, whichever is less:</FONT></P>
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<FONT face="serif">(a) more than 50% of the outstanding shares of the fund, or </FONT></P>
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<FONT face="serif">(b) 67% or more of the shares voted at the meeting, if more than 50% of the outstanding shares of the fund are present at the meeting.</FONT></P>
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<B><FONT face="serif">Who pays the costs of the proxy solicitation?</FONT></B></P>
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<FONT face="serif">Marsh &amp; McLennan and Great-West Lifeco will pay all costs incurred by the funds in connection with this transaction, including all costs of this proxy solicitation. The funds or the funds&#146; shareholders do not pay any of
the expenses related to the proxy solicitation.</FONT></P>
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<B><FONT face="serif">Will contract holders in the annuity sub-accounts receive a proxy?</FONT></B></P>
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<FONT face="serif">Yes, proxy materials will be sent to the underlying contract holders in the annuities. </FONT></P>
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<B><FONT face="serif">Will plan participants in Putnam-managed 401(k) plans receive a proxy?</FONT></B></P>
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<FONT face="serif">No. As a matter of recordkeeping, the plan sponsor will vote on behalf of all the plan participants in a single plan. The plan participants will not vote directly. </FONT></P>
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<B><FONT face="serif">Will contract holders in 529 accounts receive a proxy?</FONT></B></P>
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<FONT face="serif">No, the Ohio Tuition Trust Authority (OTTA) will vote on behalf of the contract holders in all of the 529 plans. The 529 plan holders do not have voting rights and as a result will not be solicited.</FONT></P>
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<B><FONT face="serif">Will SMA account holders receive a proxy?</FONT></B></P>
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<FONT face="serif">No, SMA account holders will not receive a proxy. </FONT></P>
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<B><FONT face="serif">Will shareholders in the offshore funds receive a proxy?</FONT></B></P>
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<FONT face="serif">No, shareholders in the offshore funds will not receive a proxy.</FONT></P>

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<P align=left><B><FONT face=serif>Are there differences between the old and new investment management contracts? </FONT></B></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=serif>The proposed new management contract is substantially identical to the current contract. Although there are some differences between the funds&#146; current management contracts and the proposed management contracts, which are described in the proxy statement, there will be no change in the services that the funds receive. The differences in the proposed new management contract exist because the Trustees took the opportunity to standardize, clarify, and modernize various provisions of the current management contracts, which, having been implemented at various times, differed in some cases from fund to fund, and, in some cases, contained outdated provisions. The Trustees believe that this standardization will bene</FONT><FONT face=serif> t shareholders by making the administration of the funds&#146; </FONT><FONT face=serif>management contracts more ef</FONT><FONT face=serif>ficient. </FONT></P>
<P align=left><B><FONT face=serif>What about Putnam Municipal Opportunities Trust? </FONT></B></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=serif>Currently Putnam Municipal Opportunities Trust, a closed-end fund, has both a management contract and an administrative services contract. If the contract is approved, this fund will have a management contract that combines management and administrative services. (This is also the case for Putnam Prime Money Market Fund, which is not a retail product.)</FONT></P>
<P align=left><B><FONT face=serif>What if the sale is not approved?</FONT></B></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=serif>If the transaction is not completed, the current management contracts with Putnam Management will not terminate because there will be no &#147;change of control.&#148; Putnam Management will continue to serve as the fund&#146;s investment adviser under the current management contract or, if approved at the shareholder meeting, under the proposed new management contract, effective as of January 1, 2008, or such other date as the Trustees may establish. </FONT></P>
<P align=left><B><FONT face=serif>What does it mean if there are meeting adjournments?</FONT></B></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=serif>It is likely that there will be meeting adjournments given the size and scale of the proxy; we do not expect that this will affect the ultimate outcome of the meeting. In the event that there are not a sufficient number of votes, the meeting is expected to be adjourned for 30 to 60 days. Adjournments are common in large-scale proxy solicitations such as this one, which will be sent out to millions of shareholders.</FONT></P>
<P align=left><B><FONT face=serif>The Putnam funds and the Trustees of the Putnam funds may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Putnam fund shareholders in connection with the proposal to approve new management contracts for each Putnam fund. Information about the Trustees' interests in the transaction, by security holdings or otherwise, is set forth in the definitive proxy statement. To receive a free copy of proxy solicitation materials filed with the SEC, including the definitive proxy statement relating to the proposal to approve a new management contract for your fund in connection with the change of ownership of Putnam to </FONT></B></P>
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<P align=left><B><FONT face=serif>Great-West Lifeco, please call Putnam's proxy information line at 1-866-905-2396. Free copies of such proxy solicitation materials can also be found on the SEC&#146;s Web site (</FONT></B><B><U><FONT face=serif>http://www.sec.gov</FONT></U></B><B><FONT face=serif>). Please read the definitive proxy statement carefully when it becomes available before making any voting decision because it contains important information.</FONT></B></P>
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