Income from US government obligations

In most states, income from US Treasury securities and other direct US government obligations generally is exempt from state income taxes. In addition, dividends paid by a fund from interest earned on such securities and obligations are generally exempt from state income taxes, subject in some states to minimum investment or reporting requirements that must be met by a fund. To determine if this income is exempt in the state where you reside, please consult your tax advisor.

Listed here for your information are the approximate percentages of income earned from US Treasury securities and other direct US government obligations for the following Optimum Funds during calendar year 2023.

The information contained in this section is not intended to be legal or tax advice. If you need assistance preparing your tax return, please consult a tax advisor.

Information may be abridged and therefore incomplete. Any discussion pertaining to taxes in this communication (including attachments) may be part of the promotion or marketing of a product. Advice (if any) related to federal taxes that is contained in this communication (including attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code. Individuals should seek advice based on their own particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor.

Carefully consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risk factors, charges, and expenses before investing. This and other information can be found in the Fund’s prospectus, which may be obtained by visiting optimummutualfunds.com/literature or calling 800 914-0278. Investors should read the prospectus and, if available, the summary prospectus carefully before investing.

Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal.

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