Tax Information

2011 Davis New York Venture Fund Dividend Distribution Information
(updated as of 12/21/11)

Record Date Ex-Date Payable Date Qualified Dividend Percentage Ordinary Income Return of Capital Reinvest- ment Price Short-term Capital Gain Long-term Capital Gain
Class A 12/20/2011 12/21/2011 12/22/2011 100% 0.196 - 32.22 - -
Class B 12/20/2011 12/21/2011 12/22/2011 100% - - - - -
Class C 12/20/2011 12/21/2011 12/22/2011 100% - - - - -
Class Y 12/20/2011 12/21/2011 12/22/2011 100% 0.29 - 32.54 - -
Class R 12/20/2011 12/21/2011 12/22/2011 100% 0.083 - 32.30 - -

This information on 2011 distributions is intended for existing shareholders. Shareholders should not use this information for tax reporting purposes. Form 1099 will be sent at a later date for all tax reporting.

The table above includes the percentage of 2011 dividend and net short-term capital gain distributions, by fund, that are eligible for reduced tax rates as "qualified dividend income" (QDI) under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003. QDI-eligible amounts, including any net short-term capital gains, are reported to shareholders in Box 1b of Form 1099-DIV. For those shareholders who do not receive a Form 1099-DIV, QDI-eligible amounts can be determined by applying the relevant percentages from the table to the dividend and net short-term capital gain distributions shown on the shareholder's 2011 year-end account statement. Individual questions should be referred to your tax advisor.

Carefully consider the fund's investment objectives, strategies, risks, charges and expenses before investing or sending money. The prospectus contains this and other information and can be obtained by clicking here.

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2011 Davis Financial Fund Dividend Distribution Information
(updated as of 1/9/12)

Record Date Ex-Date Payable Date Qualified Dividend Percentage Ordinary Income Return of Capital Reinvest- ment Price Short-term Capital Gain Long-term Capital Gain
Class A 12/20/2011 12/21/2011 12/22/2011 100% 0.473 - 26.08 - 2.034
Class B 12/20/2011 12/21/2011 12/22/2011 100% 0.113 - 22.13 - 2.034
Class C 12/20/2011 12/21/2011 12/22/2011 100% 0.171 - 22.82 - 2.034
Class Y 12/20/2011 12/21/2011 12/22/2011 100% 0.526 - 26.70 - 2.034

This information on 2011 distributions is intended for existing shareholders. Shareholders should not use this information for tax reporting purposes. Form 1099 will be sent at a later date for all tax reporting.

The table above includes the percentage of 2011 dividend and net short-term capital gain distributions, by fund, that are eligible for reduced tax rates as "qualified dividend income" (QDI) under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003. QDI-eligible amounts, including any net short-term capital gains, are reported to shareholders in Box 1b of Form 1099-DIV. For those shareholders who do not receive a Form 1099-DIV, QDI-eligible amounts can be determined by applying the relevant percentages from the table to the dividend and net short-term capital gain distributions shown on the shareholder's 2011 year-end account statement. Individual questions should be referred to your tax advisor.

Carefully consider the fund's investment objectives, strategies, risks, charges and expenses before investing or sending money. The prospectus contains this and other information and can be obtained by clicking here.

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2011 Davis Opportunity Fund Dividend Distribution Information
(updated as of 1/9/12)

Record Date Ex-Date Payable Date Qualified Dividend Percentage Ordinary Income Return of Capital Reinvest- ment Price Short-term Capital Gain Long-term Capital Gain
Class A 12/20/2011 12/21/2011 12/22/2011 94.80% 0.586 - 21.00 - -
Class B 12/20/2011 12/21/2011 12/22/2011 94.80% 0.316 - 17.99 - -
Class C 12/20/2011 12/21/2011 12/22/2011 94.80% 0.363 - 18.93 - -
Class Y 12/20/2011 12/21/2011 12/22/2011 94.80% 0.66 - 21.59 - -

This information on 2011 distributions is intended for existing shareholders. Shareholders should not use this information for tax reporting purposes. Form 1099 will be sent at a later date for all tax reporting.

The table above includes the percentage of 2011 dividend and net short-term capital gain distributions, by fund, that are eligible for reduced tax rates as "qualified dividend income" (QDI) under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003. QDI-eligible amounts, including any net short-term capital gains, are reported to shareholders in Box 1b of Form 1099-DIV. For those shareholders who do not receive a Form 1099-DIV, QDI-eligible amounts can be determined by applying the relevant percentages from the table to the dividend and net short-term capital gain distributions shown on the shareholder's 2011 year-end account statement. Individual questions should be referred to your tax advisor.

Carefully consider the fund's investment objectives, strategies, risks, charges and expenses before investing or sending money. The prospectus contains this and other information and can be obtained by clicking here.

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2011 Davis Real Estate Fund Dividend Distribution Information
(updated as of 1/9/12)

Record Date Ex-Date Payable Date Qualified Dividend Percentage Ordinary Income Return of Capital Reinvest- ment Price Short-term Capital Gain Long-term Capital Gain
Class A 3/31/11 4/1/11 4/4/11 5.74% 0.08 - 25.14 - -
6/30/11 7/1/11 7/5/11 5.74% 0.08 - 25.98 - -
9/30/11 10/3/11 10/4/11 5.74% 0.08 - 21.24 - -
12/28/11 12/29/11 12/30/11 5.74% 0.08 - 25.41 - -
Class B 3/31/11 4/1/11 4/4/11 5.74%
0.0145 - 24.82 - -
6/30/11 7/1/11 7/5/11 5.74% 0.009 - 25.65 - -
9/30/11 10/3/11 10/4/11 5.74% 0.011 - 20.98 - -
12/28/11 12/29/11 12/30/11 5.74% 0.0075 - 25.09 - -
Class C 3/31/11 4/1/11 4/4/11 5.74% 0.0305 - 25.14 - -
6/30/11 7/1/11 7/5/11 5.74% 0.029 - 25.99 - -
9/30/11 10/3/11 10/4/11 5.74% 0.03 - 21.25 - -
12/28/11 12/29/11 12/30/11 5.74% 0.032 - 25.42 - -
Class Y 3/31/11 4/1/11 4/4/11 5.74% 0.0997 - 25.47 - -
6/30/11 7/1/11 7/5/11 5.74% 0.0985 - 26.33 - -
9/30/11 10/3/11 10/4/11 5.74% 0.097 - 21.52 - -
12/28/11 12/29/11 12/30/11 5.74% 0.098 - 25.74 - -

This information on 2011 distributions is intended for existing shareholders. Shareholders should not use this information for tax reporting purposes. Form 1099 will be sent at a later date for all tax reporting.

The table above includes the percentage of 2011 dividend and net short-term capital gain distributions, by fund, that are eligible for reduced tax rates as "qualified dividend income" (QDI) under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003. QDI-eligible amounts, including any net short-term capital gains, are reported to shareholders in Box 1b of Form 1099-DIV. For those shareholders who do not receive a Form 1099-DIV, QDI-eligible amounts can be determined by applying the relevant percentages from the table to the dividend and net short-term capital gain distributions shown on the shareholder's 2011 year-end account statement. Individual questions should be referred to your tax advisor.

Carefully consider the fund's investment objectives, strategies, risks, charges and expenses before investing or sending money. The prospectus contains this and other information and can be obtained by clicking here.

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2011 Davis Appreciation and Income Fund Dividend Distribution Information
(updated as of 1/9/12)

Record Date Ex-Date Payable Date Qualified Dividend Percentage Ordinary Income Return of Capital Reinvest- ment Price Short-term Capital Gain Long-term Capital Gain
Class A 3/31/11 4/1/11 4/4/11 88.25% 0.09 - 30.46 - -
6/30/11 7/1/11 7/5/11 88.25% 0.09 - 29.68 - -
9/30/11 10/3/11 10/4/11 88.25% 0.09 - 23.02 - -
12/28/11 12/29/11 12/30/11 88.25% 0.193 - 25.59 - -
Class B 3/31/11 4/1/11 4/4/11 88.25% 0.0225 - 30.13 - -
6/30/11 7/1/11 7/5/11 88.25% 0.026 - 29.36 - -
9/30/11 10/3/11 10/4/11 88.25% 0.027 - 22.78 - -
12/28/11 12/29/11 12/30/11 88.25% 0.13 - 25.32 - -
Class C 3/31/11 4/1/11 4/4/11 88.25% 0.031 - 30.60 - -
6/30/11 7/1/11 7/5/11 88.25% 0.034 - 29.82 - -
9/30/11 10/3/11 10/4/11 88.25% 0.0355 - 23.14 - -
12/28/11 12/29/11 12/30/11 88.25% 0.1385 - 25.72 - -
Class Y 3/31/11 4/1/11 4/4/11 88.25% 0.105 - 30.59 - -
6/30/11 7/1/11 7/5/11 88.25% 0.1075 - 29.81 - -
9/30/11 10/3/11 10/4/11 88.25% 0.102 - 23.12 - -
12/28/11 12/29/11 12/30/11 88.25% 0.2035 - 25.70 - -

This information on 2011 distributions is intended for existing shareholders. Shareholders should not use this information for tax reporting purposes. Form 1099 will be sent at a later date for all tax reporting.

The table above includes the percentage of 2011 dividend and net short-term capital gain distributions, by fund, that are eligible for reduced tax rates as "qualified dividend income" (QDI) under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003. QDI-eligible amounts, including any net short-term capital gains, are reported to shareholders in Box 1b of Form 1099-DIV. For those shareholders who do not receive a Form 1099-DIV, QDI-eligible amounts can be determined by applying the relevant percentages from the table to the dividend and net short-term capital gain distributions shown on the shareholder's 2011 year-end account statement. Individual questions should be referred to your tax advisor.

Carefully consider the fund's investment objectives, strategies, risks, charges and expenses before investing or sending money. The prospectus contains this and other information and can be obtained by clicking here.

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2011 Davis Government Bond Fund Dividend Distribution Information
(updated as of 12/21/11)

Record Date Ex-Date Payable Date Qualified Dividend Percentage Ordinary Income Return of Capital Reinvest- ment Price Short-term Capital Gain Long-term Capital Gain
Class A 12/20/2011 12/21/2011 12/22/2011 0% Monthly - - - -
Class B 12/20/2011 12/21/2011 12/22/2011 0% Monthly - - - -
Class C 12/20/2011 12/21/2011 12/22/2011 0% Monthly - - - -
Class Y 12/20/2011 12/21/2011 12/22/2011 0% Monthly - - - -

Sources of Income from U.S. Government Obligations

This information on 2011 distributions is intended for existing shareholders. Shareholders should not use this information for tax reporting purposes. Form 1099 will be sent at a later date for all tax reporting.

The table above includes the percentage of 2011 dividend and net short-term capital gain distributions, by fund, that are eligible for reduced tax rates as "qualified dividend income" (QDI) under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003. QDI-eligible amounts, including any net short-term capital gains, are reported to shareholders in Box 1b of Form 1099-DIV. For those shareholders who do not receive a Form 1099-DIV, QDI-eligible amounts can be determined by applying the relevant percentages from the table to the dividend and net short-term capital gain distributions shown on the shareholder's 2011 year-end account statement. Individual questions should be referred to your tax advisor.

Carefully consider the fund's investment objectives, strategies, risks, charges and expenses before investing or sending money. The prospectus contains this and other information and can be obtained by clicking here.

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2011 Davis Global Fund Dividend Distribution Information
(updated as of 1/13/12)

Record Date Ex-Date Payable Date Qualified Dividend Percentage Ordinary Income Return of Capital Reinvest- ment Price Foreign Tax Credit Short-term Capital Gain Long-term Capital Gain
Class A 12/28/2011 12/29/2011 12/30/2011 100% 0.0498 - 11.91 0.0128 - -
Class B 12/28/2011 12/29/2011 12/30/2011 100% - - - - - -
Class C 12/28/2011 12/29/2011 12/30/2011 100% - - - - - -
Class Y 12/28/2011 12/29/2011 12/30/2011 100% 0.0857 - 11.87 0.0127 - -

This information on 2011 distributions is intended for existing shareholders. Shareholders should not use this information for tax reporting purposes. Form 1099 will be sent at a later date for all tax reporting.

The table above includes the percentage of 2011 dividend and net short-term capital gain distributions, by fund, that are eligible for reduced tax rates as "qualified dividend income" (QDI) under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003. QDI-eligible amounts, including any net short-term capital gains, are reported to shareholders in Box 1b of Form 1099-DIV. For those shareholders who do not receive a Form 1099-DIV, QDI-eligible amounts can be determined by applying the relevant percentages from the table to the dividend and net short-term capital gain distributions shown on the shareholder's 2011 year-end account statement. Individual questions should be referred to your tax advisor.

Carefully consider the fund's investment objectives, strategies, risks, charges and expenses before investing or sending money. The prospectus contains this and other information and can be obtained by clicking here.

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2011 Davis International Fund Dividend Distribution Information
(updated as of 1/13/12)

Record Date Ex-Date Payable Date Qualified Dividend Percentage Ordinary Income Return of Capital Reinvest- ment Price Foreign Tax Credit Short-term Capital Gain Long-term Capital Gain
Class A 12/28/2011 12/29/2011 12/30/2011 100% 0.1533 - 7.51 0.0158 - -
Class B 12/28/2011 12/29/2011 12/30/2011 100% - - - - - -
Class C 12/28/2011 12/29/2011 12/30/2011 100% - - - - - -
Class Y 12/28/2011 12/29/2011 12/30/2011 100% 0.13095 - 7.41 0.01595 - -

This information on 2011 distributions is intended for existing shareholders. Shareholders should not use this information for tax reporting purposes. Form 1099 will be sent at a later date for all tax reporting.

The table above includes the percentage of 2011 dividend and net short-term capital gain distributions, by fund, that are eligible for reduced tax rates as "qualified dividend income" (QDI) under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003. QDI-eligible amounts, including any net short-term capital gains, are reported to shareholders in Box 1b of Form 1099-DIV. For those shareholders who do not receive a Form 1099-DIV, QDI-eligible amounts can be determined by applying the relevant percentages from the table to the dividend and net short-term capital gain distributions shown on the shareholder's 2011 year-end account statement. Individual questions should be referred to your tax advisor.

Carefully consider the fund's investment objectives, strategies, risks, charges and expenses before investing or sending money. The prospectus contains this and other information and can be obtained by clicking here.

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