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This schedule contains summary financial information from the AIM Europe
Growth Fund Class B Shares June 30, 1999 semiannual report.
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<NAME> AIM GROWTH SERIES
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   <NUMBER> 2
   <NAME> AIM EUROPE GROWTH FUND CLASS B SHARES

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