AITA Wunong Asia Pacific Company Ltd (GM)

OBJECTIVES, PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES, PRINCIPAL RISKS, AND MANAGEMENT OF GROWTH AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES” section below.

There are no risks which are unique to an investment in Growth.

The following risks are unique to an investment in Growth Opportunities: Mid-Cap Stock Risk ( Principal Risk ) and Active Trading Risk.

Additional Information is Available. This Information Statement/Prospectus provides the information about Growth Opportunities that Shareholders should know when evaluating the Reorganization. We suggest that you keep this Information Statement/Prospectus for your records and future reference. A Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”) dated March 1, 2014 relating to this Information Statement/Prospectus, and containing additional information about the Reorganization Agreement and the parties thereto, has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and is incorporated herein by reference.  In addition, the following documents have been filed with the SEC and are available, without charge, on the Funds’ website at www.hartfordfunds.com, by calling 1-888-843-7824, or by writing to the Hartford Funds at P.O. Box 55022, Boston, MA 02205-5022: the Prospectuses of Growth and Growth Opportunities (File Nos. 811-07589 (Growth and Growth Opportunities)); and each Fund’s annual report dated October 31, 2013 and semi-annual report dated April 30, 2013 (File Nos. 811-07589 (Growth and Growth Opportunities)). Shareholders receiving this Information Statement/Prospectus will also receive a copy of Growth Opportunities’ Summary Prospectus, dated March 1, 2014, which will be mailed on or about March 14, 2014.

NO PERSON HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED TO GIVE ANY INFORMATION OR TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS OTHER THAN THOSE CONTAINED IN THIS INFORMATION STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND IN THE MATERIALS EXPRESSLY INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. IF ANY PERSON PROVIDES ANY OTHER REPRESENTATION OR INFORMATION, YOU SHOULD NOT RELY ON THOSE OTHER REPRESENTATIONS OR INFORMATION SINCE NEITHER GROWTH NOR GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES HAS AUTHORIZED THOSE REPRESENTATIONS.

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INTRODUCTION

You should read this entire Information Statement/Prospectus carefully.  For additional information, you should consult each Fund’s Prospectus and the Combined Statement of Additional Information of the Company and The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Hartford Mutual Funds” and together with the Company, “Hartford Funds”) (File Nos. 002-11387/811-00558 (Growth and Growth Opportunities)), as supplemented, and the Reorganization Agreement.  A copy of the Reorganization Agreement is attached hereto as APPENDIX A.

THE REORGANIZATION

At a meeting held on December 13, 2013, the Board reviewed a proposal from HFMC regarding the future of Growth, given HFMC’s belief that Growth would not experience meaningful future net inflows or growth in assets. For the reasons set forth herein, the Board approved a Reorganization Agreement that provides for the reorganization of Growth into Growth Opportunities. The Reorganization does not require shareholder approval.  The Reorganization is expected to occur on or about April 7, 2014 (the “Closing Date”), at which time you will receive shares of Growth Opportunities of the same class and of equal value to your shares in Growth as of the Closing Date.

The Reorganization Agreement provides for:

·                               the transfer of all of the assets of Growth to Growth Opportunities in exchange for shares of Growth Opportunities that have an aggregate net asset value equal to the aggregate net asset value of the shares of Growth on the valuation date for the Reorganization;

·                               the assumption by Growth Opportunities of all of the liabilities of Growth; and

·                               the distribution of shares of Growth Opportunities to the shareholders of Growth in complete liquidation of Growth.

The Reorganization is expected to be completed on the Closing Date at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time based on the net asset value of each Fund’s shares as of the close of business on the New York Stock Exchange on April 4, 2014 (the “Valuation Date”) and after the declaration of any dividends on April 4, 2013. Existing shareholders will be able to purchase shares of Growth through the close of business on or about April 1, 2014. No purchases of Growth’s shares will be allowed after that time, other than as follows:

·                   purchases by registered investment advisor and bank trust firms that have an investment allocation to Growth in a fee-based, wrap or advisory account;

·                   purchases by Section 529 plans that currently include Growth within one or more of their investment options;

·                   purchases by Hartford Funds funds of funds;

·                   purchases by qualified employee benefit plans, including 401(k), 403(b), 457 plans and health savings account programs (and their successor, related and affiliated plans) that have Growth available to participants on or before the closing date.

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The Reorganization does not require shareholder approval, and you are not being asked to vote or take any other action in connection with the Reorganization. As of the date of the Reorganization, your assets will automatically be invested in Growth Opportunities, which has an identical investment objective, similar investment strategies (through different investment styles as explained below) and similar risk factors as Growth.

Effects of the Reorganization on Shareholders

The Reorganization Agreement approved by the Board provides for the reorganization of Growth with and into Growth Opportunities in exchange for Class A, B, C, I, R3, R4, R5 and Y shares issued by Growth Opportunities. The net asset value of the Class A, B, C, I, R3, R4, R5 and Y shares, respectively, issued by Growth Opportunities in connection with the Reorganization will be equal at the time of the Reorganization to the net asset value of the Class A, B, C, I, R3, R4, R5 and Y shares, respectively, of Growth acquired by Growth Opportunities. As a result of the Reorganization, each Shareholder of Growth will cease to be a shareholder of that Fund and will instead become a shareholder of Growth Opportunities and will own that number of full and fractional Class A, B, C, I, R3, R4, R5 and Y shares of Growth Opportunities that have an aggregate net asset value at the time of the Reorganization equal to the aggregate net asset value of the Class A, B, C, I, R3, R4, R5 and Y shares, respectively, of Growth that were held by that Shareholder at the Valuation Date.

Tax Consequences

Growth Opportunities and Growth anticipate receiving a tax opinion from Dechert LLP to the effect that, based on certain facts, assumptions and representations, the Reorganization will be a tax-free reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). Consequently, in general, no gain or loss will be recognized for federal income tax purposes by Growth or its shareholders as a result of the Reorganization. Additional information about the federal income tax consequences of the Reorganization is included under “INFORMATION ABOUT THE REORGANIZATION — Tax Considerations.”

potential.  Growth tends to focus on large capitalization companies with market capitalizations similar to those of companies in the Russell 1000 Growth Index.  Growth Opportunities invests in common stocks covering a broad range of industries, companies and market capitalizations with a focus on mid- to large-capitalization companies that the sub-adviser believes have superior growth potential.

·                           Although both Funds may invest in foreign issuers and non-dollar securities, Growth Opportunities may invest up to 25% of its net assets in securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities, whereas Growth may invest up to 20% of its net assets in such securities. As a result, Growth Opportunities may be subject to the risk of investing in foreign investments to a greater extent than Growth.

·                           Growth Opportunities’ principal investment risks are similar but not identical to those of Growth. In contrast to Growth, a principal risk of investing in Growth Opportunities is Mid-Cap Stock Risk, which is the risk associated with investing in stocks of companies which may be younger or may have more limited operating histories than large-capitalization companies. As a result, mid-capitalization companies frequently rely on narrow product lines and niche markets and can suffer severely from isolated business setbacks.

·                           Also in contrast to Growth, a principal risk of investing in Growth Opportunities is Active Trading Risk, which is the risk that by actively managing a fund’s portfolio holdings relative to the portfolio holdings of one or more reference indices, the fund may experience increased transaction costs and generate increased taxable distributions to shareholders. Active management may also adversely affect a fund’s performance.

There are no differences between the rights of shareholders of Growth and Growth Opportunities.

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REASONS FOR THE REORGANIZATION

The Reorganization is being proposed to address Growth’s ongoing low asset levels and lack of growth.  The Reorganization is expected to provide Growth shareholders with lower net operating expenses as well as a greater opportunity to realize economies of scale.

HFMC, the investment adviser for both Growth and Growth Opportunities, or its affiliates will bear all costs associated with the Reorganization, except for any brokerage fees and brokerage-related expenses.

BOARD CONSIDERATIONS AND BENEFITS OF THE REORGANIZATION

The Reorganization was presented to the Board of the Company for consideration and approval at a meeting held on December 13, 2013.  For the reasons discussed below, the Directors, including all of the Directors who are not “interested persons” (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”)) (the “Independent Directors”), of the Company determined that the interests of the shareholders of each Fund would not be diluted as a result of the Reorganization, and that the Reorganization was in the best interests of each Fund and its shareholders.

The Board considered a number of factors, including the following:

·                               The Reorganization would address the ongoing low asset levels in Growth and provide an opportunity for shareholders to potentially realize economies of scale.

·                               Growth and Growth Opportunities have similar investment objectives. Growth’s investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation. Growth Opportunities’ investment objective is to seek capital appreciation.

·                               Growth and Growth Opportunities have similar investment strategies (although different investment styles) and similar risk factors.

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·                               Growth has a two-star rating from Morningstar, while Growth Opportunities has a three-star Morningstar rating.  Growth Opportunities has also generated better performance over intermediate- and long-term periods than Growth.

·                               Growth Opportunities’ management fee schedule provides for the same fee rate at all assets levels as Growth. The Reorganization is expected to result in lower effective management fees for Growth.

·                               Shareholders are expected to experience a net expense ratio that is the same or lower than the net expense ratio they would experience as shareholders of Growth, depending on the class of shares held.

·                               Growth and Growth Opportunities have the same investment adviser, HFMC, and sub-adviser, Wellington Management. HFMC will continue to oversee the investment program of Growth Opportunities and the performance of Wellington Management after consummation of the Reorganization.

·                               The share purchase and redemption provisions for Growth and Growth Opportunities are the same.  For additional information on purchase and redemption provisions, see “MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE FUNDS.”

·                               The Reorganization will not dilute the interests of the shareholders of the Funds.

·                               Growth and Growth Opportunities anticipate that the Reorganization will be considered a tax-free reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a)(1) of the Code.  As such, shareholders of Growth and Growth Opportunities will not recognize gain or loss as a result of the Reorganization.  See “INFORMATION ABOUT THE REORGANIZATION — TAX CONSIDERATIONS.”

·                               HFMC or its affiliates will bear the costs of the Reorganization except for any brokerage fees and brokerage-related expenses.

·                               Growth Opportunities is the larger fund (approximately $2,619 million in assets versus $664 million in assets for Growth, as of October 31, 2013).

·                               The share class structure of Growth is identical to that of Growth Opportunities.

BOARD CONSIDERATIONS REGARDING THE APPROVAL OF GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES’ INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENTS

A discussion regarding the basis for the Board’s approval of the investment management and investment sub-advisory agreements of Growth Opportunities is available in the annual report to shareholders of Growth Opportunities for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2013.

Growth Opportunities, please see “MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE FUNDS” in this Information Statement/Prospectus.

OPERATING EXPENSES

The current expenses of each Fund, as of February 28, 2014, and estimated pro forma expenses after giving effect to the proposed Reorganization are shown in the table below.  Pro forma fees and expenses show estimated fees and expenses of Growth Opportunities after giving effect to the proposed Reorganization as of April 7, 2014.  Pro forma numbers are estimated in good faith and are hypothetical.

The tables below describe the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Funds.  You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Hartford Funds.  More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in the “Sales Charge Reductions and Waivers” section of each Fund’s prospectus and the “Purchase and Redemption of Shares” section of each Fund’s statement of additional information.

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(1) Reflects pro forma amounts following the Reorganization.

(2) For investments over $1 million, a 1.00% maximum deferred sales charge may apply.

(3) HFMC has contractually agreed to reimburse expenses (exclusive of taxes, interest expenses, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses and extraordinary expenses) to the extent necessary to maintain total annual fund operating expenses as follows:  1.30% (Class A), 2.05% (Class B), 2.05% (Class C), 1.05% (Class I), 1.50% (Class R3), 1.20% (Class R4), 0.90% (Class R5) and 0.85% (Class Y).  In addition, Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), the Fund’s transfer agent, has contractually agreed to reimburse any portion of the transfer agency fees over 0.30% of the average daily net assets per fiscal year for all classes.  Each contractual arrangement will remain in effect until February 28, 2015, and shall renew automatically for one-year terms thereafter unlessHFMC or HASCO, respectively, provides written notice of termination prior to the start of the next term or upon approval of the Board of Directors of the Fund.

(4) HFMC has contractually agreed to reimburse expenses (exclusive of taxes, interest expenses, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses and extraordinary expenses) to the extent necessary to maintain total annual fund operating expenses as follows:  1.19% (Class A), 2.05% (Class B), 2.05% (Class C), 0.92% (Class I), 1.45% (Class R3), 1.15% (Class R4), 0.85% (Class R5) and 0.85% (Class Y).  In addition, HASCO, the Fund’s transfer agent, has contractually agreed to reimburse any portion of the transfer agency fees over 0.30% of the average daily net assets per fiscal year for all classes.  The contractual arrangement with HFMC will remain in effect until February 28, 2015. The contractual arrangement with HASCO will remain in effect until February 28, 2015, and shall renew automatically for one-year terms thereafter unless HASCO provides written notice of termination prior to the start of the next term or upon approval of the Board of Directors of the Fund.

(*) The management fees reflect the percentage charged to the Fund based on the management fee rate schedule set forth in the Management and Performance section of the prospectus and the aggregate net assets of the Fund as a whole.

Your actual costs may be higher or lower.  Based on these assumptions, for every $10,000 invested, you would pay the following expenses if you sell all of your shares at the end of each time period indicated:

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You would pay the following expenses if you did not redeem your shares:

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