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This website is operated by Massachusetts Financial Services Company and/ or its affiliate(s) ("MFS"). This section of the website is directed only at financial advisors and other investment professionals and may not be used with or by individual investors. If you are an individual investor, please leave this section of the website immediately.
By accessing this website, you are confirming that you agree to the Terms of Use of the website, the use of your personal data as set out in the Privacy Policy , and the additional terms and conditions set forth below.
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Information on investors rights is made available in English and, as the case may be, in local language at meridian.mfs.com. MFS Investment Management Company (Lux) S.à r.l. may decide to terminate the marketing arrangements of this fund in accordance with the appropriate regulation.
This website is not directed to and should not be accessed by any person in any jurisdiction where (by reason of that person's nationality, residence or otherwise) the publication or availability of this website is prohibited. By proceeding, you are confirming you understand that MFS makes no representation that the content of this website is appropriate for use in all locations, or that the transactions, securities, products, instruments or services discussed on this website are available or appropriate for sale or use in all jurisdictions or countries, or by all investors or counterparties. This website and the content herein is for informational purposes only and nothing on this website shall be considered a solicitation to buy or sell a security, product or service (including advisory service) to any person. In particular and without limitation, the funds mentioned on the website are not offered or sold in the United States, to U.S. persons or in Canada. It is your responsibility to be aware of and to observe all applicable laws and regulations of any relevant jurisdiction, including those that would restrict your ability to invest in or to promote the funds or other investment products to third parties. In certain jurisdictions, information provided herein and investments in the funds may only be made by qualified investors and/or through authorized intermediaries on a limited private placement basis subject to applicable laws and regulations in the country of distribution. By accessing this website, you are representing and warranting that the applicable laws and regulations of your jurisdiction allow you to access the website, and that you have agreed to the conditions set forth herein.
General risk factors
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The funds are subject to various risks and investments in the funds may go down as well as up and an investor may not get back the amount originally invested. Certain funds may invest substantially in any one or a combination of (i) emerging market securities, subjecting the fund to higher liquidity, currency, political, regulatory and economic risks; (ii) securities in a single market/sector, which are subject to higher concentration risk than investments with a more diversified portfolio; (iii) small cap companies, which are subject to higher default, liquidity and volatility risk than investment in large cap companies; and (iv) below-investment grade securities, which are subject to higher counter-party/credit, market and liquidity risks than investment grade securities. These investments may subject a fund's NAV to substantial loss. The funds may invest in financial derivative instruments, which may subject a fund to substantial counterparty/credit risk, market risk and liquidity risk and potential substantial loss. Currency fluctuations will affect the value of overseas investment. Exchange rate fluctuations may affect the value of an investment and any income derived from it. The information provided on this website, including any expressions of opinion or forecast, have been obtained from or based upon sources believed by MFS to be reliable but is not guaranteed as to accuracy or completeness. The information provided on this website does not constitute a recommendation of any specific investment product, strategy, or decision. It is not intended to suggest taking or refraining from any course of action, nor is it customized to address the needs, circumstances or objectives of any specific investor. In providing this material, MFS is not providing impartial advice in a fiduciary capacity. The material is part of MFS' sales and marketing activities. MFS earns fees when clients select its products and services.
MFS recommends that investors seek independent financial and tax advice before making any investment decisions. Investment in any of the funds described in this website should only be made on the basis of the terms and conditions of the most recent applicable offering documents (including any relevant supplements). Investment in any of the advisory products or services described in this website should only be made on the basis of the terms and conditions of the related investment management agreement.
Limited license and restrictions on use
MFS grants you a limited, revocable, nonexclusive, nontransferable license to view, store, bookmark, download, and print the pages within this website solely for your personal, informational, and noncommercial use or as expressly authorized by MFS in writing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, financial advisors, trust professionals, registered investment advisors, broker-dealers, nominees and other institutional entities (collectively, "Intermediaries") may use the data and information provided on this website for certain commercial uses with MFS's prior approval or as otherwise permitted on this website, provided that such Intermediaries comply with all other terms and conditions as set forth herein. You are responsible for obtaining and maintaining all equipment, services, and other materials that you need to access this website. MFS reserves all rights not expressly granted herein. Except as otherwise stated herein or as expressly authorized by MFS in writing, you may not:
- Modify, copy, distribute, transmit, post, display, perform, reproduce, publish, broadcast, license, create derivative works from, transfer, sell, or exploit any reports, data, information, content, software, products, services, or other materials on, generated by, or obtained from this website, whether through links or otherwise (collectively, "Materials");
- Redeliver any page, text, image, or Materials on this website using "framing" or other technology;
- Engage in any conduct that could damage, disable, or overburden (i) this website, (ii) any Materials or services provided through this website, or (iii) any systems, networks, servers, or accounts related to this website, including without limitation, using devices or software that provide repeated automated access to this website, other than those made generally available by MFS;
- Probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of any Materials, services, systems, networks, servers, or accounts related to this website or attempt to gain unauthorized access to Materials, services, systems, networks, servers, or accounts connected or associated with this website through hacking, password or data mining, or any other means of circumventing any access-limiting, user authentication or security device of any Materials, services, systems, networks, servers, or accounts related to this website;
- Include the term "MFS," or any MFS trademark or executive's name, or any variation of the foregoing, as a meta-tag, hidden textual element, or any other indicator that creates an impression of affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement by MFS.
Linking conditions
You may not link to this website without the prior written permission of MFS.
Your account and password security (if applicable)
Certain parts of this website may be protected by passwords or require a login. Further, for authentication purposes, certain features on this website may require you to answer a designated security question. You agree to provide MFS with current, complete, and accurate information as prompted by the applicable registration process and agree to regularly update this information to maintain its completeness and accuracy. You agree not to obtain or attempt to obtain unauthorized access to such parts of or features on this website, or to any other protected materials or information, through any means not intentionally made available to you by MFS.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account information, user names, logins, passwords, and security questions and answers that you use to access any page or feature on this website, and for logging off of your account and any protected areas of the website. Further, you are fully responsible for all activities occurring under your accounts, user names, logins, passwords, and security questions and answers that result from your negligence, carelessness, misconduct, or failure to use or maintain appropriate security measures. If you become aware of any suspicious or unauthorized conduct concerning your accounts, user names, logins, passwords, or security questions and answers, you agree to contact MFS immediately. MFS will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this paragraph.
Products and services provided to you through this website may involve the electronic transmission, including via any e-mail address you provide to us, of information that you may consider to be personal financial information or promotional and marketing materials, and you consent to such transmission.
Copyright policy, notice, and claim information
All Materials on this website, whether separate or compiled, including, but not limited to, text, graphics, audio clips, logos, buttons, images, digital downloads, data compilations, software, icons, html code, and xml code, as well as all copyright, patent, trademark, trade dress, and other rights therein, are owned or licensed by MFS and its third-party information providers, and are protected by United States and international intellectual property laws.
Other considerations and termination
MFS may modify, suspend, discontinue or restrict the use and availability of any portion of this website at any time, without notice or liability. Your use of this website may be monitored by MFS and used for MFS's internal business purposes, without liability. The rights granted to you herein terminate immediately upon any violation by you of these Terms and Conditions or the Terms of Use. MFS, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to temporarily or permanently terminate your access to and use of this website at any time and for any reason whatsoever, without notice or liability. MFS will not be liable to you or any third party for any termination of your access to or use of this website.
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