NAPIERVILLE, Ill., Dec. 31, 1999 (PRIMEZONE) -- The Calamos Family of Funds declared dividends for all of its funds on Dec. 28, 1999. The Calamos Family of Funds comprises six mutual funds: Convertible, Growth and Income, Market Neutral, Growth, Global Growth and Income and High Yield which are distributed by Calamos Financial Services, Inc.
According to John P. Calamos, president of CIO of Calamos Asset Management Inc., "We are pleased to announce these dividends at the end of an excellent quarter. Our funds give invetors the opportunity to benefit from talented, experienced professional money managers supported by sophisticated quantitative models available to institutional investors."
Calamos Asset Management Inc., one of the largest convertible bond managers in the country, is headquartered in Naperville, Ill., with over 22years experience in convertible securities investing. The firm managers approximately $4.5 billion for individual investors, institutions, endowments and foundations, pension funds and insurance companies in individually managed accounts and offers six mutual funds.
Calamos Asset Management Inc. is advisor to the Funds and a registered advisor with the SEC. For more information about Calamos, visit http://www.calamos.com or call 800-323-9943 for a prospectus, which contains details and expenses and should be carefully read before investing.