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                                   M F S(SM)
                            INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT(R)

                   500 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116-3741

                                                               February 7, 2005

Dear Shareholder:

I am writing to ask for your vote on an important matter affecting your fund.

A shareholders' meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 23, 2005. At the
meeting, all shareholders are being asked to vote on the election of trustees.

While you are, of course, welcome to join us at the shareholders' meeting on
March 23, 2005, most shareholders vote by filling out, signing, and returning
the enclosed proxy card. A postage-paid return envelope is enclosed for your
convenience.

Your vote makes a difference. No matter what the size of your investment, your
vote is important. The trustees of your fund recommend that you vote for the
proposals, but however you decide to vote, it is important that you take the
time to do so. By voting early, you can help save your fund the expense of
additional mailings to solicit shareholder votes.

Information regarding the proposal is available in the proxy statement. If you
have any questions or need additional information, please contact your
investment professional or call MFS Service Center at 1-877-383-7949 any
business day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time. Thank you for your prompt vote.

    Sincerely,

/s/ Robert J. Manning

    Robert J. Manning

    President
    MFS Family of Funds(R)

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