Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund (Loomis Sayles Investment Grade ) Fonds

Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings made for investment purposes) in investment grade fixed-income securities. It may invest up to 15% of its assets in below investment grade fixed-income securities (also known as "junk bonds"). The fund may invest in fixed-income securities of any maturity. In connection with its principal investment strategies, it may invest up to 30% of its assets in U.S. dollar-denominated foreign securities, including emerging markets securities.