Archived Material: Important Performance Information

Archived material may contain dated performance, risk and other information; please view returns as of the most recent quarter end and month end. Due to changing circumstances over time, statements made in archived material may or may not have continued applicability or relevance in today's environment. Any thoughts concerning market movements and future prospects for small-company stocks are solely those of Royce & Associates, LLC, and, of course, there can be no assurance with regard to future market movements. Small- and micro-cap stocks may involve considerably more risk than larger-cap stocks.

All performance information reflects past performance, is presented on a total return basis and reflects reinvestment of distributions. Current performance may be higher or lower than performance quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares may be worth more or less than their original cost when redeemed. Please read the fund's prospectus carefully and consider a fund's investment goals, risks, fees and expenses before investing or sending money. The prospectus contains this and other information. The Russell 2000, Russell 2000 Value, Russell 2000 Growth, S&P 500, S&P 600, NASDAQ Composite and DJIA are unmanaged indices of domestic common stocks. Distributor: Royce Fund Services, Inc.