Royce Partners Fund (PTR) seeks long-term growth of capital. Royce invests the Fund’s assets primarily in the equity securities of companies that it believes are trading significantly below its estimate of their current worth. Royce bases this assessment chiefly on balance sheet quality and cash flow levels. Although the Fund may invest in equity securities of companies of any market capitalization, Royce expects that a significant portion of the Fund’s assets may be invested in the equity securities of micro-cap, small-cap and mid-cap companies, those with market capitalizations of less than $10 billion.

Important Performance and Expense Information

All performance information reflects past performance, is presented on a total return basis and reflects the reinvestment of distributions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, so that shares may be worth more or less than their original cost when redeemed. Shares redeemed within 180 days of purchase may be subject to a 2% redemption fee payable to the Fund. Current performance may be higher or lower than performance quoted.

Gross operating expenses reflect total gross annual operating expenses for the Service Class, and include management fees, 12b-1 distribution and service fees, and other expenses. Net operating expenses reflect contractual fee waives and/or reimbursements. All expense information is reported in as of the Fund's most current prospectus. Royce & Associates has contractually agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse operating expenses, other than acquired fund fees and expenses, to the extent necessary to maintain the Fund's net direct annual operating expense ratio at or below 1.49% through April 30, 2012. Other expenses are estimated for the current fiscal year.