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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information from the AIM New
Pacific Growth Fund Class C Shares June 30, 1999 semiannual report.
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<NAME> AIM GROWTH SERIES
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   <NUMBER> 5
   <NAME> AIM NEW PACIFIC GROWTH FUND CLASS C SHARES

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