Federated Hermes Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class IS

This fund's primary objective is to achieve significant long-term capital appreciation. It maintains the flexibility to concentrate a considerable portion of its portfolio in companies based in, or deriving revenue from, a particular nation or geographical area. Investments are not restricted by company size, encompassing businesses across the entire spectrum of market capitalizations, and the fund may even heavily favor companies within a single market cap segment. A strict policy ensures that a minimum of 80% of its net assets, augmented by any funds borrowed for investment, are committed to equity holdings in developing economies.