The Free Enterprise Action Fund Requests Audit Committee Review of JP Morgan Chase Capitulation to Social Activist Demands.WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Action Fund Management, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , the investment adviser to the Free Enterprise Action Fund (http://www.FreeEnterpriseActionFund.com), called for an Audit Committee review of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.'s decision to adopt lending policies advocated by anti-business activists. The Free Enterprise Action Fund (FEAF FEAF Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework FEAF Far East Air Forces FEAF Free Enterprise Action Fund FEAF Free Erusea Air Force (gaming, Ace Combat 4) ), a shareholder of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. (JPM JPM J. P. Morgan Chase & Co. (stock symbol) JPM Juan Pablo Montoya (formula 1 driver) JPM Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Malaysia) JPM Journal of Property Management ), was launched on March 1, 2005. The FEAF is a pioneering mutual fund seeking to provide investors with a financial return while educating and persuading companies to focus on increasing shareholder value and profits rather than trying to appease outside activists. The FEAF owns less than one percent of the outstanding shares of JPM. On March 17, 2005, Action Fund Management (AFM (Atomic Force Microscope) A device used to image materials at the atomic level. AFMs are used to solve processing and materials problems in electronics, telecom, biology and other high-tech industries. ) requested that bank management conduct a bona fide [Latin, In good faith.] Honest; genuine; actual; authentic; acting without the intention of defrauding. A bona fide purchaser is one who purchases property for a valuable consideration that is inducement for entering into a contract and without suspicion of being analysis of the costs and benefits to shareholders, employees and customers -- particularly those in the developing world -- of implementing the demands of the anti-business activist group Rainforest Action Network Rainforest Action Network (RAN) is an environmental organization based in San Francisco, California, USA. The organization was founded by Randy "Hurricane" Hayes in 1985. concerning lending policies for energy and land-use projects. "JPM didn't provide or otherwise indicate to AFM that any such analysis had been conducted," said Steve Milloy, AFM's lead portfolio manager for the Free Enterprise Action Fund. JPM said it "carefully considered the viewpoints of various constituents" in devising the new policy, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. its media release. The constituents listed in the media release, however, are mostly anti-business activist groups, led by the Rainforest Action Network. We request that JPM's Audit Committee (1) undertake this analysis -- particularly with respect to the role of outside activist groups in determining bank lending practices; (2) report the results to its shareholders; and (3) review the new policy according to the results of the analysis as soon as possible. "We'd like to see the Audit Committee complete this review before the new policy impacts JPM's shareholders, employees and customers -- especially those in the developing world who desperately need financing from the developed world to escape poverty," said Milloy. The Free Enterprise Action Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation through investment and advocacy that promote the American system of free enterprise. An investor should consider the fund's investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before investing or sending money. This and other important information about the Free Enterprise Action Fund can be found in the fund's prospectus. To obtain a prospectus, please call 1-800-766-3960 or visit http://www.FreeEnterpriseActionFund.com. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. The Free Enterprise Action Fund is distributed by BISYS Fund Services, LP. Equity securities (stocks) are more volatile and carry more risk than other forms of investments, including investments in high-grade fixed income securities. The net asset value per share of this Fund will fluctuate as the value of the securities in the portfolio changes. Common stocks, and funds investing in common stocks, generally provide greater return potential when compared with other types of investments. The FEAF's top ten holdings as of April 26, 2005 are: General Electric (3.18%); ExxonMobil Corp. (2.72%); Microsoft Corp (2.36%); Citigroup, Inc.(2.04%); Wal-Mart Stores (1.68%); Johnson & Johnson (1.64%); Bank of America
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