Registration No. 333-31133
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SCHWAB TRUSTS
SCHWAB TEN TRUST, 1997 SERIES A
The Trust is a unit investment trust designated Schwab Ten Trust, 1997 Series A
(the "Trust"). The Sponsors are Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Reich & Tang
Distributors L.P. The objective of the Trust is to maximize total return through
a combination of capital appreciation and current dividend income. The Sponsors
cannot give any assurance that the Trust's objective can be achieved. The Trust
seeks to achieve its objective by attempting to outperform the Dow Jones
Industrial Average ("DJIA") by investing in a portfolio of the ten common stocks
which, out of the thirty stocks comprising the DJIA, have the highest dividend
yield (the "Strategic Ten"), determined as of two business days prior to the
Initial Date of Deposit. The Strategic Ten strategy is commonly referred to as
the "dogs of the Dow." The name "Dow Jones Industrial Average" is the property
of Dow Jones & Company, Inc., which is not affiliated with the Sponsors and has
not participated in any way in the creation of the Trust or in the selection of
the stocks included in the Trust and has not reviewed or approved any
information included in this Prospectus. Dow Jones & Company, Inc. has not
granted to the Trust or the Sponsors a license to use the Dow Jones Industrial
Average. The value of the Units of the Trust will fluctuate with fluctuations in
the value of the underlying Securities in the Trust. Therefore, Unitholders who
sell their Units prior to termination of the Trust may receive more or less than
their original purchase price upon sale. No assurance can be given that
dividends will be paid or that the Units will appreciate in value. The Trust
will terminate approximately one year after the Initial Date of Deposit. The
minimum purchase is $1,000 or 100 Units for individual purchasers, and $250 or
25 Units for purchases by Individual Retirement Accounts, self-employed
retirement plans (formerly Keogh Plans), pension funds and other tax-deferred
retirement plans.
This Prospectus consists of two parts. Part A contains the Summary of Essential
Information including descriptive material relating to the Trust and the
Statement of Financial Condition of the Trust. Part B contains general
information about the Trust. Part A may not be distributed unless accompanied by
Part B. Please read and retain both parts of this Prospectus for future
reference.
THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION NOR HAS
THE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE
ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION
TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
PROSPECTUS PART A DATED NOVEMBER 4, 1997
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SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL INFORMATION AS OF NOVEMBER 3, 1997:*
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INITIAL DATE OF DEPOSIT: November 4, 1997 TRUSTEE: The Chase Manhattan Bank
AGGREGATE VALUE OF SECURITIES $149,775 TRUSTEE'S FEE: $.86 per 100 Units outstanding
AGGREGATE VALUE OF SECURITIES ORGANIZATIONAL EXPENSES***: $1.03 per 100
PER 100 UNITS..................... $1,000.00 Units
NUMBER OF UNITS...................... 14,977 OTHER FEES AND EXPENSES: $.16 per 100 Units
FRACTIONAL UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN outstanding
TRUST SECURITIES.................. 1/14,977 SPONSORS: Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Reich &
PUBLIC OFFERING PRICE PER 100 UNITS Tang Distributors L.P.
Aggregate Value of Securities in AGENT FOR SPONSORS: Reich & Tang Distributors
Trust ............................ $149,775 L.P.
Divided By 14,977 Units (times 100) Public SPONSORS' PORTFOLIO SUPERVISORY,
Offering Price per 100 Units**+... $1,000.00 BOOKKEEPING AND ADMINISTRATIVE FEE:
SPONSORS' REPURCHASE PRICE AND Maximum of $.25 per 100 Units outstanding (see "Trust
REDEMPTION PRICE PER Expenses and Charges" in Part B).
100 UNITS++....................... $987.50 RECORD DATES: December 15 and June 15
EVALUATION TIME: 4:00 p.m. New York Time (or DISTRIBUTION DATES: December 31 and June 30
earlier close of the New York Stock Exchange). ROLLOVER NOTIFICATION DATE****:
MINIMUM INCOME OR PRINCIPAL November 27, 1998 or another date as determined by
DISTRIBUTION: $1.00 per 100 Units the Sponsors.
LIQUIDATION PERIOD: Beginning seven days prior MONTHLY DEFERRED SALES CHARGE
to the Mandatory Termination Date. PAYMENT DATES: The first business day of each
MINIMUM VALUE OF TRUST: The Trust may be month commencing February 2, 1998.
terminated if the value of the Trust is less than 40% SEMI-ANNUAL DEFERRED SALES CHARGE
of the aggregate value of the Securities at the PAYMENT DATES: June 30, 1998 and at the
completion of the Deposit Period. termination of the Trust.
MANDATORY TERMINATION DATE: The earlier of
December 17, 1998 or the disposition of the last
Security in the Trust.
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Schwab Account/Strategic Ten
Schwab Fee-Based Accounts: Investors:
CUSIP NUMBERS: Cash: 808523120 Cash: 808523104 Cash: 808523146
Reinvestment: 808523138 Reinvestment: 808523112 Reinvestment: 808523153
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* The business day prior to the Initial Date of Deposit. The Initial Date
of Deposit is the date on which the Trust Agreement was signed and the deposit
of Securities with the Trustee made.
** A maximum Deferred Sales Charge of $12.50 per 100 Units (1.25% of the
Initial Public Offering Price) will be paid through deductions subsequent to the
Initial Date of Deposit as described under "Deferred Sales Charge". See "Public
Offering-Discounts" in Part B for a description of reduced deferred sales
charges for certain investors. (See "Public Offering Offering Price".) On a
repurchase or redemption of Units before the last Deferred Sales Charge Payment
Date, any remaining Deferred Sales Charge payments will be deducted from the
proceeds. Units purchased pursuant to the Reinvestment Plan are subject to that
portion of the Deferred Sales Charge remaining at the time of reinvestment (see
"Reinvestment Plan").
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*** The Trust (and therefore the Unitholders) will bear all or a portion of
its organizational costs, which include the following: the cost of preparing and
printing the registration statement, the trust indenture and the closing
documents; registering units with the SEC and the States; and the initial audit
of the Trust. See "Trust Expenses" in Part B. These figures are based upon the
assumption that the Trust will reach a size of 5,000,000 Units as estimated by
the Sponsors; organizational expenses per 100 Units may vary with the actual
size of the Trust.
**** If a Unitholder ("Rollover Unitholder") so specifies on or prior to
the Rollover Notification Date, the Rollover Unitholder's terminating
distribution will be reinvested in an available series of the Schwab Ten Trust,
1998 Series, if offered (see "Trust Administration--Trust Termination").
+ On the Initial Date of Deposit there will be no cash in the Income or
Principal Accounts. Anyone purchasing Units after such date will have included
in the Public Offering Price a pro rata share of any cash in such Accounts.
++ This figure reflects deduction of the maximum Deferred Sales Charge of
$12.50 per 100 Units; the actual amount deducted upon redemption of Units will
depend upon the Deferred Sales Charge applicable to the redeeming Unitholder.
Any redemptions of 2,500 Units or more may, upon request by a redeeming
Unitholder, be made in kind. The Trustee will forward the distributed securities
to the Unitholder's broker-dealer account at The Depository Trust Company in
book-entry form. See "Liquidity--Trustee Redemption" in Part B.
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FEE TABLE
This Fee Table is intended to help you to understand the costs and expenses that
you will bear directly or indirectly. See "Public Offering and Trust Expenses
and Charges." Although each Series has a term of only one year, and is a unit
investment trust rather than a mutual fund, this information is presented to
permit a comparison of fees, assuming the principal amount and distributions are
rolled over each year into a new Series subject only to the Deferred Sales
Charge and trust expenses.
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Unitholder Transaction Expenses Maximum Reduced
Deferred Sales Charge Deferred Sales Charge+
As a % of Amount As a % of Amount
Initial per Initial per
Offering Price 100 Units Offering Price 100 Units
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Deferred Sales Charge per Year .................................... 1.25%* $ 12.50 1.00%** $10.00
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Maximum Sales Charge Imposed Per Year on Reinvested Dividends...... 1.25%*** $12.50 1.00%** $10.00
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Estimated Annual Fund Operating Expenses Amount
per Amount
As a % of 100 As a % of per
Net Assets Units Net Assets 100 Units
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Trustee's Fee...................................................... .086% $.86 .086% $.86
Organizational Expenses............................................ .103% 1.03 .103% 1.03
Other Operating Expenses........................................... .016% .16 .016% .16
Portfolio Supervision, Bookkeeping and Administrative Fees..... .025% .25 .025% .25
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Total.......................................................... .230% $2.30 .230% $2.30
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Examples
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Maximum Deferred Sales Charge Example: Cumulative Expenses Paid for Period:
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3
1 year years
An investor would pay the following expenses on a $1,000 investment, assuming the
Trust operating expense ratio of .230% and a 5% annual return on the investment
throughout the periods................................................. $15 $41
Reduced Deferred Sales Charge Example: Cumulative Expenses Paid for Period:
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3
1 year years
An investor would pay the following expenses on a $1,000 investment, assuming the
Trust operating expense ratio of .230% and a 5% annual return on the investment
throughout the periods................................................. $12 $34
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The Examples assume reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and utilizes
a 5% annual rate of return. For purposes of the Examples, the Deferred Sales
Charge imposed on reinvestment of dividends is not reflected until the year
following payment of the dividend; the cumulative expenses would be higher if
sales charges on reinvested dividends were reflected in the year of
reinvestment. The Examples should not be considered a representation of past or
future expenses or annual rate of return; the actual expenses and annual rate of
return may be more or less than those assumed for purposes of the Examples.
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* The actual fee is a total of $12.50 per 100 Units, irrespective of
purchase or redemption price, deducted in installments over the life of the
Trust, commencing February 2, 1998. If a Holder sells or redeems Units before
all of these deductions have been made, the balance of the Deferred Sales Charge
will be deducted from the proceeds of sale or redemption. If the Unit price
exceeds $10 per Unit, the Deferred Sales Charge will be less than 1.25%; if the
Unit price is less than $10 per Unit, the Deferred Sales Charge will exceed
1.25%.
** The actual fee is a total of $10.00 per 100 Units, irrespective of
purchase or redemption price, deducted in installments over the life of the
Trust, commencing February 2, 1998. If a Holder sells or redeems Units before
all of these deductions have been made, the balance of the Deferred Sales Charge
will be deducted from the proceeds of sale or redemption. If the Unit price
exceeds $10 per Unit, the Deferred Sales Charge will be less than 1.00%; if the
Unit price is less than $10 per Unit, the Deferred Sales Charge will exceed
1.00%. See "Public Offering-Discounts" in Part B for a description of which
investors will be eligible for this reduced Deferred Sales Charge.
*** Reinvested dividends will be subject only to the Deferred Sales Charge
remaining at the time of reinvestment (see "Reinvestment Plan" in this Part A).
+ The Deferred Sales Charge is subject to a further reduction to $8.00 per
100 Units (.80% of the Initial Offering Price) under certain circumstances (see
"Public Offering-Discounts" in Part B).
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OBJECTIVE. The objective of the Trust is to maximize total return through
capital appreciation and current dividend income. The Trust seeks to achieve its
objective by attempting to outperform the Dow Jones Industrial Average ("DJIA")
(which is not affiliated with the Sponsors) by creating a portfolio that follows
the investment strategy of investing in the ten (10) common stocks which, out of
the thirty stocks comprising the DJIA, have the highest dividend yield (the
"Strategic Ten"), determined as of two business days prior to the Initial Date
of Deposit. The Trust's portfolio will be comprised of these ten (10) stocks.
The Trust's assets will be allocated in approximately equal amounts among the
Strategic Ten. For the actual percentage of each stock in the portfolio, see
"Portfolio" herein. (Also, see "The Trust - Objective" and "The Trust - The
Securities" in Part B.) As used herein, the term "highest dividend yield" means
the yield for each Security calculated by annualizing the last quarterly or
semi-annual ordinary dividend distributed on that Security and dividing the
result by the market value of that Security as of two business days prior to the
Initial Date of Deposit. This rate is historical, and there is no assurance that
any dividends will be declared or paid in the future on the Securities in the
Trust. The Trust may not exceed the DJIA in any one year; however, historically,
long term cumulative returns from this strategy has outperformed the DJIA. As
used herein, the term "Securities" means the common stocks initially deposited
in the Trust and described in "Portfolio" in Part A and any additional common
stocks acquired and held by the Trust pursuant to the provisions of the
Indenture. Further, the Securities may appreciate or depreciate in value,
dependent upon the full range of economic and market influences affecting
corporate profitability, the financial condition of issuers and the price of
equity securities in general and the Securities in particular. Therefore, there
is no guarantee that the objective of the Trust will be achieved.
PORTFOLIO. The Portfolio contains 10 issues of common stock. 100% of the issues
are represented by the Sponsor's contracts to purchase. Based upon the principal
business of each issuer and current market values, the following industries are
represented in the Portfolio: Auto Manufacturing, 10.01%; Banking and Finance,
10.00%; Chemical, 9.91%; Consumer Products, 10.02%; Manufacturing, 9.97%; Oil,
20.03%; Paper and Forest Products, 10.01%; Photography, 10.01%; and
Telecommunications, 10.04%.
PUBLIC OFFERING PRICE. The Public Offering Price per 100 Units of the Trust is
equal to the aggregate value of the underlying Securities (the price at which
they could be directly purchased by the public assuming they were available) in
the Trust divided by the number of Units outstanding times 100. The Deferred
Sales Charge of $12.50 per 100 Units (the "Deferred Sales Charge") will be
payable in installments over the life of the Trust. The price of a single Unit,
or any multiple thereof, is calculated by dividing the Public Offering Price per
100 Units by 100 and multiplying by the number of Units. Any cash held by the
Trust will be added to the Public Offering Price. For additional information
regarding the Public Offering Price, repurchase and redemption of Units and
other essential information regarding the Trust, see the "Summary of Essential
Information." The Public Offering Price per Unit may vary on a daily basis in
accordance with fluctuations in the aggregate value of the underlying
Securities. The price to be paid by each investor will be computed as of the
date the Units are purchased. (See "Public Offering" in Part B.)
DEFERRED SALES CHARGE. The Deferred Sales Charge will be deducted as follows:
for every Unitholder, a monthly charge of $.80 per 100 Units will be deducted
from the Principal Account in ten monthly installments commencing on February 2,
1998 ($8.00 total) (the "Monthly Charge"); and for Unitholders bearing the
Deferred Sales Charge of $12.50 or $10.00 per 100 Units, a semi-annual charge of
$2.25 or $1.00, respectively, per 100 Units will be deducted from distributions
from the Income Account in two semi-annual installments on June 30, 1998 and
upon termination of the Trust ($4.50 or $2.00 total) (the "Semi-Annual Charge").
See "Public Offering-Discounts" in Part B for a description of reduced deferred
sales charges for certain investors. This deferred method of payment keeps more
of the Unitholders' money invested over a longer period of time. (See "Public
Offering - Offering Price" in Part B.)
ESTIMATED NET ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS. The estimated net annual distributions to
Unitholders (based on the most recent annualized quarterly or semi-annual
ordinary dividend distributed with respect to the Securities and based on the
payment of the maximum Deferred Sales Charge, which includes a deduction of
$4.50 per 100 Units from the Income Account) as of
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two business days prior to the Initial Date of Deposit per 100 Units was $20.33.
This estimate will vary with changes in the Trust's fee and expenses, actual
dividends received, and with the sale of Securities. There is no assurance that
the estimated net annual dividend distributions will be realized in the future.
DISTRIBUTIONS. Dividend distributions, if any, will be made on the Distribution
Dates to all Unitholders of record on the appropriate Record Date. For the
specific dates representing the Distribution Dates and Record Dates, see
"Summary of Essential Information" in Part A. The final distribution will be
made within a reasonable period of time after the termination of the Trust. (See
"Rights of Unitholders--Distributions" in Part B.) Unitholders may elect to
automatically reinvest distributions (other than the final distribution in
connection with the termination of the Trust), into additional Units of the
Trust, which are subject to the remainder of the Deferred Sales Charge. See
"Reinvestment Plan" in Part B.
MARKET FOR UNITS. The Sponsors, although not obligated to do so, intend to
maintain a secondary market for the Units and to continuously offer to
repurchase the Units of the Trust both during and after the initial public
offering. The secondary market repurchase price will be based on the market
value of the Securities in the Trust portfolio and will be the same as the
redemption price less the remaining portion of the Deferred Sales Charge. (See
"Liquidity--Sponsors Repurchase" for a description of how the secondary market
repurchase price will be determined.) If a market is not maintained a Unitholder
will be able to redeem his Units with the Trustee (see "Liquidity--Trustee
Redemption" in Part B). As a result, the existence of a liquid trading market
for these Securities may depend on whether dealers will make a market in these
Securities. There can be no assurance of the making or the maintenance of a
market for any of the Securities contained in the portfolio of the Trust or of
the liquidity of the Securities in any markets made. In addition, the Trust may
be restricted under the Investment Company Act of 1940 from selling Securities
to the Sponsors. The price at which the Securities may be sold to meet
redemptions and the value of the Units will be adversely affected if trading
markets for the Securities are limited or absent.
TERMINATION. During the seven-day period prior to the Mandatory Termination Date
(the "Liquidation Period"), Securities will begin to be sold in connection with
the termination of the Trust and all Securities will be sold or distributed by
the Mandatory Termination Date. The Trustee may utilize the services of the
Sponsors for the sale of all or a portion of the Securities in the Trust. Any
brokerage commissions received by the Sponsors from the Trust in connection with
such sales will be in accordance with applicable law. The Sponsors will
determine the manner, timing and execution of the sales of the underlying
Securities. The Sponsors will attempt to sell the Securities as quickly as they
are able during the Liquidation Period without, in their judgment, materially
adversely affecting the market price of the Securities, but all of the
Securities will in any event be disposed of by the end of the Liquidation
Period. The Sponsors do not anticipate that the period will be longer than seven
days, and it could be as short as one day, depending on the liquidity of the
Securities being sold.
Unitholders may elect one of the three options in receiving their terminating
distributions: (1) to receive their pro rata share of the underlying Securities
in-kind, if they own at least 2,500 Units, (2) to receive cash upon the
liquidation of their pro rata share of the underlying Securities or (3) to
invest the amount of cash they would have received upon the liquidation of their
pro rata share of the underlying Securities in units of a future series of
Schwab Ten Trust (the "New Trust") (if one is offered) at a reduced deferred
sales charge (see "Rollover Option"). See "Trust Administration--Trust
Termination" in Part B for a description of how to select a termination
distribution option. Unitholders who have not chosen to receive
distributions-in-kind will be at risk to the extent that the market value of the
Securities declines prior to their being sold during the Liquidation Period; for
this reason the Sponsors will be inclined to sell the Securities in as short a
period as they can without materially adversely affecting the price of the
Securities. Because the Sponsor can start selling the Securities on December 11,
1998, Unitholders whose purchase of Units settles after December 10, 1997, will
have no assurance of realizing mid-term capital gains (see "Tax Status" in Part
B). Unitholders should consult their own tax advisers in this regard.
ROLLOVER OPTION. Unitholders may elect to roll over their terminating
distributions into the next available New Trust at a reduced deferred sales
charge. Rollover Unitholders must make this election on or prior to the Rollover
Notification Date.
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Upon making this election, a Unitholder's Units will be redeemed and the
proceeds will be reinvested in units of the next available New Trust. See "Trust
Administration--Trust Termination" in Part B for details to make this election.
RISK CONSIDERATIONS. An investment in Units of the Trust should be made with an
understanding of the risks inherent in an investment in any of the Securities,
including, for common stocks, the risk that the financial condition of the
issuers of the Securities may become impaired or that the general condition of
the stock market may worsen (both of which may contribute directly to a decrease
in the value of the Securities and thus in the value of the Units). Investors
should consider the greater risk of the Trust's concentration and the effect on
their investment versus a more diversified portfolio and should compare returns
available on less concentrated portfolios before making an investment decision.
The portfolio of the Trust is fixed and not "managed" by the Sponsors. Investors
should note that since the Portfolio of the Trust will be determined as of two
business days prior to the Initial Date of Deposit, any changes in the
components of the DJIA or the Strategic Ten following such determination will
not cause a change in the composition of the Portfolio. Since the Trust will not
sell Securities in response to ordinary market fluctuation, but only (except for
certain extraordinary circumstances) at the Trust's termination or to meet
redemptions, the amount realized upon the sale of the Securities may not be the
highest price attained by an individual Security during the life of the Trust.
In connection with the deposit of Additional Securities subsequent to the
Initial Date of Deposit, if cash (or a letter of credit in lieu of cash) is
deposited with instructions to purchase Securities, to the extent the price of a
Security increases or decreases between the deposit and the time the Security is
purchased, Units may represent less or more of that Security and more or less of
the other Securities in the Trust. In addition, brokerage fees incurred in
purchasing Securities with cash deposited with instructions to purchase the
Securities will be an expense of the Trust. Price fluctuations during the period
from the time of deposit to the time the Securities are purchased, and payment
of brokerage fees, will affect the value of every Unitholder's Units and the
income per Unit received by the Trust.
The Sponsors cannot give any assurance that the business and investment
objectives of the issuers of the Securities will correspond with or in any way
meet the limited term objective of the Trust. (See "Risk Considerations" in Part
B of this Prospectus.)
REINVESTMENT PLAN. Unitholders may elect to automatically reinvest their
distributions, if any (other than the final distribution in connection with the
termination of the Trust) into additional units of the Trust, subject only to
any remaining deductions of the Deferred Sales Charge. See "Reinvestment Plan"
in Part B for details on how to enroll in the Reinvestment Plan.
UNDERWRITING. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., 101 Montgomery Street, San Francisco,
California 94104, will act as Underwriter for all of the Units of the Schwab Ten
Trust, 1997 Series A. Units of the Trust shall be distributed exclusively by the
Underwriter to its customers (see "Public Offering--Distribution of Units" in
Part B).
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SCHWAB TEN TRUST,
1997 SERIES A
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AS OF NOVEMBER 3, 1997
ASSETS
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Investment in Securities--Sponsors' Contracts to Purchase
Underlying Securities Backed by Letter of Credit (cost $149,775)(Note 1)... $149,775
Organizational Costs (Note 2)................................................... 51,500
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Total........................................................................... $201,275
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LIABILITIES AND INTEREST OF UNITHOLDERS
Accrued Liabilities (Note 2).................................................... $ 51,500
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Interest of Unitholders - Units of Fractional
Undivided Interest Outstanding (1997 Series A: 14,977 Units)............. 149,775
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Total........................................................................... $ 201,275
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Net Asset Value per Unit (3).................................................... $ 10.00
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Notes to Statement of Financial Condition:
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles requires Trust management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures. Actual results
could differ from those estimates.
(1) Schwab Ten Trust, 1997 Series A (the "Trust") is a unit investment
trust created under the laws of the State of New York and registered under the
Investment Company Act of 1940. The objective of the Trust, jointly sponsored by
Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Reich & Tang Distributors L.P. (the "Sponsors")
is to maximize total return through capital appreciation and current dividend
income. An irrevocable letter of credit issued by BankBoston, N.A. in an amount
of $200,000 has been deposited with the Trustee for the benefit of the Trust to
cover the purchases of Securities. Aggregate cost to the Trust of the Securities
listed in the Portfolio of Investments is determined by the Trustee on the basis
set forth under "Public Offering--Offering Price" as of 4:00 p.m. on November 3,
1997. The Trust will terminate on December 17, 1998 or can be terminated earlier
under certain circumstances as further described in the Prospectus.
(2) Organizational costs incurred by the Trust have been deferred and will
be amortized on a straight line basis over the life of the Trust. The Trust will
reimburse the Sponsors for actual organizational costs incurred.
(3) The maximum Deferred Sales Charge of $12.50 per 100 Units (1.25% of the
Initial Public Offering Price) will be paid by Monthly and Semi-Annual Charges
subsequent to the Initial Date of Deposit. If Units are redeemed prior to the
last Deferred Sales Charge payment date, the remaining amount of the Deferred
Sales Charge applicable to such Units will be payable at the time of redemption.
Based on projected total assets of $50,000,000, the estimated maximum total
Deferred Sales Charge would be $625,000. To the extent that Unitholders pay a
reduced Deferred Sales Charge or the Trust is larger or smaller, the estimate
may vary.
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SCHWAB TEN TRUST,
1997 SERIES A
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
AS OF NOVEMBER 3, 1997
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Market
Value of Cost of
Stocks as a Securities
Number Percentage Current Market to the
Portfolio of Ticker of the Dividend Value Per Trust
No. Shares Name of Issuer (1) Symbol Trust (2) Yield (3) Share (4)
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Common Stocks:
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1. 301 AT&T Corporation T 10.04% 2.64% $49.93$5 $ 15,031
2. 173 Chevron Corporation CHV 10.01 2.68 86.6875 14,997
3. 248 E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company DD 9.91 2.10 59.8750 14,849
4. 237 Eastman Kodak Company EK 10.01 2.78 63.2500 14,990
5. 241 Exxon Corporation XON 10.02 2.63 62.2500 15,002
6. 223 General Motors Corporation GM 10.01 2.97 67.2500 14,997
7. 312 International Paper Company IP 10.01 2.08 48.0625 14,996
8. 131 J.P. Morgan & Company JPM 10.00 3.08 114.3125 14,975
9. 162 Minnesota, Mining & Manufacturing Co. MMM 9.97 2.30 92.1875 14,934
10. 361 Philip Morris Companies, Inc. MO 10.02 3.85 41.5625 15,004
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Total Investment in Securities 100.00% $149,775
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FOOTNOTES TO PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
(1) Contracts to purchase the Securities were entered into on November 3, 1997.
All such contracts are expected to be settled on or about the First
Settlement Date of the Trust which is expected to be November 7, 1997.
(2) Based on the cost of the Securities to the Trust.
(3) Current Dividend Yield for each security was calculated by annualizing the
last quarterly or semi-annual ordinary dividend received on the security
and dividing the result by its market value as of the close of trading on
November 3, 1997. (4) Evaluation of Securities by the Trustee was made on
the basis of closing sales prices at the Evaluation Time on November 3,
1997. The Sponsors' Purchase Price and related Loss was $149,942 and $167,
respectively.
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the Financial Statements.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
THE UNITHOLDERS, SPONSORS AND TRUSTEE
SCHWAB TEN TRUST, 1997 SERIES A
We have audited the accompanying statement of Financial Condition of Schwab
Ten Trust, 1997 Series A, including the Portfolio of Investments, as of November
3, 1997. This financial statement is the responsibility of the Trust's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on this financial
statement based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statement is free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statement. Our procedures included
confirmation with The Chase Manhattan Bank, Trustee, of an irrevocable letter of
credit deposited for the purchase of securities, as shown in the financial
statement as of November 3, 1997. An audit also includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well
as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statement referred to above presents fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Schwab Ten Trust, 1997
Series A, at November 3, 1997, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
New York, New York
November 3, 1997
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SCHWAB TRUSTS
SCHWAB TEN TRUST, 1997 SERIES A
PROSPECTUS PART B
PART B OF THIS PROSPECTUS MAY NOT BE
DISTRIBUTED UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY
PART A
THE TRUST
ORGANIZATION. Schwab Ten Trust consists of a "unit investment trust"
designated as set forth in Part A. The Trust was created under the laws of the
State of New York pursuant to a Trust Indenture and Agreement (the "Trust
Agreement"), dated the Initial Date of Deposit, among Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
and Reich & Tang Distributors L.P., as Sponsors, and The Chase Manhattan Bank,
as Trustee.
On the Initial Date of Deposit, the Sponsors deposited with the Trustee
common stock, including funds and delivery statements relating to contracts for
the purchase of certain such securities (collectively, the "Securities") with an
aggregate value as set forth in Part A and cash or an irrevocable letter of
credit issued by a major commercial bank in the amount required for such
purchases. Thereafter the Trustee, in exchange for the Securities so deposited,
delivered to the Sponsors certificates evidencing the ownership of all Units of
the Trust. The Sponsors have a limited right to substitute other securities in
the Trust portfolio in the event of a failed contract. See "The
Trust--Substitution of Securities." The Sponsors may also, in certain
circumstances, direct the Trustee to dispose of certain Securities if the
Sponsors believe that, because of market or credit conditions, or for certain
other reasons, retention of the Security would be detrimental to Unitholders.
See "Trust Administration--Portfolio Supervision."
As of the Initial Date of Deposit, a "Unit" represents an undivided
fractional interest in the Securities of the Trust as is set forth in the
"Summary of Essential Information." As additional Units are issued by the Trust
as a result of the deposit of Additional Securities, as described below, the
aggregate value of the Securities in the Trust will be increased and the
fractional undivided interest in the Trust represented by each Unit will be
decreased. To the extent that any Units are redeemed by the Trustee, the
fractional undivided interest or pro rata share in such Trust represented by
each unredeemed Unit will increase, although the actual interest in such Trust
represented by such fraction will remain unchanged. Units will remain
outstanding until redeemed upon tender to the Trustee by Unitholders, which may
include the Sponsors, or until the termination of the Trust Agreement.
DEPOSIT OF ADDITIONAL SECURITIES. With the deposit of the Securities in the
Trust on the Initial Date of Deposit, the Sponsors established a proportionate
relationship among the initial aggregate value of specified Securities in the
Trust. During the 90 days subsequent to the Initial Date of Deposit (the
"Deposit Period"), the Sponsors may deposit additional Securities in the Trust
that are substantially similar to the Securities already deposited in the Trust
("Additional Securities"), contracts to purchase Additional Securities or cash
(or a bank letter of credit in lieu of cash) with instructions to purchase
Additional Securities, in order to create additional Units, maintaining to the
extent practicable the original proportionate relationship of the number of
shares of each Security in the Trust portfolio on the Initial Date of Deposit.
These additional
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Units, which will result in an increase in the number of Units outstanding,
will each represent, to the extent practicable, an undivided interest in the
same number and type of securities of identical issuers as are represented by
Units issued on the Initial Date of Deposit. It may not be possible to maintain
the exact original proportionate relationship among the Securities deposited on
the Initial Date of Deposit because of, among other reasons, purchase
requirements, changes in prices, or unavailability of Securities. The
composition of the Trust portfolio may change slightly based on certain
adjustments made to reflect the disposition of Securities and/or the receipt of
a stock dividend, a stock split or other distribution with respect to such
Securities, including Securities received in exchange for shares or the
reinvestment of the proceeds distributed to Unitholders. Deposits of Additional
Securities in the Trust subsequent to the Deposit Period must replicate exactly
the existing proportionate relationship among the number of shares of Securities
in the Trust portfolio. Substitute Securities may be acquired under specified
conditions when Securities originally deposited in the Trust are unavailable
(see "The Trust--Substitution of Securities" below).
OBJECTIVE. The objective of the Trust is to maximize total return through
capital appreciation and current dividend income. The Trust seeks to achieve its
objective by attempting to outperform the Dow Jones Industrial Average ("DJIA")
(which is not affiliated with the Sponsors) by creating a portfolio that follows
the investment strategy of investing in the ten (10) common stocks which, out of
the thirty (30) common stocks comprising the DJIA, have the highest dividend
yield (the "Strategic Ten"), determined as of two business days prior to the
Initial Date of Deposit. The Strategic Ten strategy is commonly referred to as
the "dogs of the Dow." The Trust's portfolio will be comprised of these ten (10)
stocks. The Trust's assets will be allocated in approximately equal amounts
among the Strategic Ten. For the actual percentage of each stock in the
portfolio, see "Portfolio" in Part A. (Also see "The Trust - Objective" and "The
Trust - The Securities" in Part B.) As used herein, the term "highest dividend
yield" means the yield for each Security calculated by annualizing the last
quarterly or semi-annual ordinary dividend distributed on that Security and
dividing the result by the market value of that Security as of two business days
prior to the Initial Date of Deposit. This rate is historical, and there is no
assurance that any dividends will be declared or paid in the future on the
Securities in the Trust. As used herein, the term "Securities" means the common
stocks initially deposited in the Trust and described in "Portfolio" in Part A
and any additional common stocks acquired and held by the Trust pursuant to the
provisions of the Indenture.
Investing in stocks comprising the DJIA with the highest dividend yields
may be effective in achieving the Trust's investment objective because regular
dividends are common for established companies and dividends have accounted for
a substantial portion of the total return on thirty common stocks comprising the
DJIA. There can be no assurance that the dividend rates will be maintained.
Reduction or elimination of a dividend could adversely affect the stock price as
well. Purchasing a portfolio of these stocks as opposed to one or two stocks can
achieve a more diversified holding. There is only one investment decision
instead of ten. An investment in the Trust can be cost-efficient, avoiding the
odd-lot costs of buying small quantities of securities directly. An investment
in a number of companies with high dividends relative to their stock prices is
designed to increase the Trust's potential for higher returns. The Trust's
return will consist of a combination of capital appreciation and current
dividend income. The Trust will terminate in approximately one year, at which
time investors may choose to either receive the distributions in kind (if they
own at least 2,500 Units), in cash or reinvest in a subsequent series of the
Schwab Ten Trust (if available) at a reduced deferred sales charge. Further, the
Securities may appreciate or depreciate in value, dependent upon the full range
of economic and market influences affecting corporate profitability, the
financial condition of issuers and the prices of equity securities in general
and the Securities in particular. Investors should note that the Trust's
selection criteria were applied to the Securities two business days prior to the
Initial Date of Deposit. Since the Sponsors may deposit additional Securities in
connection with the sale of additional Units, the yields on these Securities may
change subsequent to the Initial Date of Deposit. Therefore, there is no
guarantee that the objective of the Trust will be achieved.
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THE SECURITIES. Each of the Securities has been taken from the Dow Jones
Industrial Average ("DJIA"). The DJIA comprises 30 common stocks chosen by the
editors of The Wall Street Journal as representative of the broad market and of
American industry. The companies are major factors in their industries and their
stocks are widely held by individuals and institutional investors. Changes in
the components of the DJIA are made entirely by the editors of The Wall Street
Journal without consultation with the companies, the stock exchange or any
official agency. For the sake of continuity, changes are made rarely. Most
substitutions have been the result of mergers, but from time to time, changes
may be made to achieve a better representation. The components of the DJIA may
be changed at any time for any reason. Any changes in the components of the DJIA
after the date of this Prospectus will not cause a change in the identity of the
common stocks included in the Trust's portfolio, including any Additional
Securities deposited in the Trust. The Trust is not considered to be
"concentrated" in a particular category or industry.
The first DJIA, consisting of 12 stocks, was published in The Wall Street
Journal in 1896. The list grew to 20 stocks in 1916 and to 30 stocks on October
1, 1928. For two periods of 17 consecutive years each, there were no changes to
the list: March 1939 - July 1956 and June 1959 - August 1976. The DJIA last
changed on March 17, 1997.
Stocks Currently Comprising the DJIA
AT&T Corporation International Business Machines Corporation
Allied Signal International Paper Company
Aluminum Company of America Johnson & Johnson
American Express Company J.P. Morgan & Company, Inc.
Boeing Company McDonald's Corporation
Caterpillar Inc. Merck & Company, Inc.
Chevron Corporation Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
Coca-Cola Company Phillip Morris Companies, Inc.
E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company Proctor & Gamble Company
Eastman Kodak Company Sears, Roebuck & Company
Exxon Corporation Travelers Group Inc.
General Electric Company Union Carbide Corporation
General Motors Corporation United Technologies Corporation
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Hewlett-Packard Co. Walt Disney Company
The yield for each Security was calculated by annualizing the last
quarterly or semi-annual ordinary dividend distributed and dividing the result
by the market value of the Security as of two business days prior to the Initial
Date of Deposit. This formula (an objective determination) served as the basis
for the Sponsors' selection of the Strategic Ten. The companies represented in
the Trust are some of the most well-known and highly capitalized companies in
America. The Securities were selected irrespective of any research
recommendation by the Sponsors. Investing in the stocks of the DJIA may be
effective as well as conservative because regular dividends are common for
established companies and dividends have accounted for a substantial portion of
the total return on stocks of the group of stocks comprising the DJIA.
Although the Schwab Ten Trust was not available until this year, during the
last 21 years, the strategy of investing in approximately equal values of the
ten highest yielding stocks each year generally would have yielded a higher
total return than an investment in all 30 stocks which make up the DJIA. The
following table shows the hypothetical performance of investing approximately
equal amounts in the Strategic Ten at the beginning of each year and rolling
over the proceeds. The total returns do not reflect sales charges, brokerage and
transaction costs, commissions or taxes and, therefore, will be different from
actual investment results. These results represent past performance of the
Strategic Ten and should not be considered indicative of
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future results of the Trust. The Trust's annual total return may not exceed the
DJIA in any one year; however, historically, long term cumulative total returns
from these strategies has outperformed the cumulative returns of the DJIA. The
Strategic Ten underperformed the DJIA in certain years. Also, investors in the
Trust may not realize as high a total return as on a direct investment in the
Strategic Ten since the Trust has sales charges and expenses and may not be
fully invested at all times. Unit prices fluctuate with the value of the
underlying stocks, and there is no assurance that dividends on these stocks will
be paid or that the Units will appreciate in value.
The following table compares the actual performance of the DJIA and
approximately equal values of the Strategic Ten Strategy in each of the past 21
years, as of December 31 in each of these years:
COMPARISON OF TOTAL RETURNS(1)
Dow Jones
Industrial
Year Ended Strategic Ten(2) Average (DJIA)
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1976 4.80% 22.70%
1977 0.90 -12.70
1978 -0.10 2.70
1979 12.40 10.50
1980 27.20 21.50
1981 5.00 -3.40
1982 23.60 25.80
1983 38.70 25.70
1984 7.60 1.10
1985 29.50 32.80
1986 32.10 26.90
1987 6.10 6.00
1988 22.90 16.00
1989 26.50 31.70
1990 -7.60 -0.40
1991 39.30 23.90
1992 7.90 7.40
1993 27.30 16.80
1994 4.10 4.90
1995 36.70 36.40
1996 27.90 28.90
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(1) Total Return represents the sum of Appreciation and Actual Dividend Yield.
(i) Appreciation for the Strategic Ten and the DJIA is calculated by
subtracting the opening market value of these Strategic Ten or DJIA stocks,
respectively, as of the first trading day on the New York Stock Exchange in
a given year from the market value of those stocks as of the last trading
day in that year, and dividing the result by the market value of the stocks
as of the first trading day in that year. (ii) Actual Dividend Yield for
the Strategic Ten is calculated by adding the total dividends received on
the stocks in the year and dividing the result by the market value of the
stocks as of the first trading day in that year. Actual Dividend Yield for
the DJIA is calculated by taking the total dividends credited to the DJIA
and dividing the result by the opening value of the DJIA as of the first
trading day in that year. Total return does not take into consideration any
sales charges, commissions, expenses or taxes.
(2) The Strategic Ten in any given year were selected by ranking the dividend
yields for each of the stocks in the DJIA as of the beginning of that year,
based upon an annualization of the last quarterly or semi-annual regular
dividend distribution (which would have been declared in the preceding
year) divided by that stock's market value on the first trading day on the
New York Stock Exchange in that year.
Theseresults represent past performance and should not be considered
indicative of future results of the Trust. Unit prices may fluctuate with
the value of the underlying stocks, and there is no assurance that
dividends on these stock will be paid or that the Units will appreciate in
value.
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The contracts to purchase Securities deposited initially in the Trust are
expected to settle in three business days, in the ordinary manner for such
Securities. Settlement of the contracts for Securities is thus expected to take
place prior to the settlement of purchase of Units on the Initial Date of
Deposit.
SUBSTITUTION OF SECURITIES. In the event of a failure to deliver any
Security that has been purchased for the Trust under a contract ("Failed
Securities"), the Sponsors are authorized under the Trust Agreement to direct
the Trustee to acquire other securities ("Substitute Securities") to make up the
original corpus of the Trust.
The Substitute Securities must be purchased within 20 days after the sale
of the portfolio Security or delivery of the notice of the failed contract.
Where the Sponsors purchase Substitute Securities in order to replace Failed
Securities, (i) the purchase price may not exceed the purchase price of the
Failed Securities and (ii) the Substitute Securities must be substantially
similar to the Failed Securities. Such selection may include or be limited to
Securities previously included in the portfolio of the Trust. No assurance can
be given that the Trust will retain its present size and composition for any
length of time.
The Trustee shall notify all Unitholders of the acquisition of the
Substitute Security, within five days thereafter, and the Trustee shall, on the
next Distribution Date which is more than 30 days thereafter, make a pro rata
distribution of the amount, if any, by which the cost to the Trust of the Failed
Security exceeded the cost of the Substitute Security. In the event no
reinvestment is made, the proceeds of the sale of Securities will be distributed
to Unitholders as set forth under "Rights of Unitholders--Distributions." In
addition, if the right of substitution shall not be utilized to acquire
Substitute Securities in the event of a failed contract, the Sponsors will cause
to be refunded the sales charge attributable to such Failed Securities to all
Unitholders, and distribute the principal and dividends, if any, attributable to
such Failed Securities on the next Distribution Date. The proceeds from the sale
of a Security or the exercise of any redemption or call provision will be
distributed to Unitholders except to the extent such proceeds are applied to
meet redemptions of Units. (See "Liquidity--Trustee Redemption.")
RISK CONSIDERATIONS
FIXED PORTFOLIO. The value of the Units will fluctuate depending on all of
the factors that have an impact on the economy and the equity markets. These
factors similarly impact the ability of an issuer to distribute dividends.
Unlike a managed investment company in which there may be frequent changes in
the portfolio of securities based upon economic, financial and market analyses,
securities of a unit investment trust, such as the Trust, are not subject to
such frequent changes based upon continuous analysis. All the Securities in the
Trust are liquidated during a seven-day period at the termination of the
approximately one-year life of the Trust. Since the Trust will not sell
Securities in response to ordinary market fluctuation, but only at the Trust's
termination or upon the occurrence of certain events (See "Trust Administration
- - Portfolio Supervision") the amount realized upon the sale of the Securities
may not be the highest price attained by an individual Security during the life
of the Trust. Some of the Securities in the Trust may also be owned by other
clients of the Sponsors and their affiliates. However, because these clients may
have differing investment objectives, the Sponsors may sell certain Securities
from those accounts in instances where a sale by the Trust would be
impermissible, such as to maximize return by taking advantage of market
fluctuations. Investors should consult with their own financial advisers prior
to investing in the Trust to determine its suitability. (See "Trust
Administration--Portfolio Supervision" below.)
ADDITIONAL SECURITIES. Investors should be aware that in connection with
the creation of additional Units subsequent to the Initial Date of Deposit, the
Sponsors may deposit Additional Securities, contracts to purchase Additional
Securities or cash (or letter of credit in lieu of cash) with instructions to
purchase Additional Securities, in each instance maintaining the original
proportionate relationship, subject to adjustment under certain circumstances,
of the numbers of shares of each Security in the Trust. To the extent the price
of a Security increases or decreases between the time cash is deposited with
instructions to purchase the Security and the time the cash is used to purchase
the Security, Units may represent less or more of that Security and more or less
of the other Securities in the Trust. In addition, brokerage fees (if any)
incurred in
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purchasing Securities with cash deposited with instructions to purchase the
Securities will be an expense of the Trust. Price fluctuations between the time
of deposit and the time the Securities are purchased, and payment of brokerage
fees, will affect the value of every Unitholder's Units and the Income per Unit
received by the Trust. In particular, Unitholders who purchase Units during the
initial offering period would experience a dilution of their investment as a
result of any brokerage fees paid by the Trust during subsequent deposits of
Additional Securities purchased with cash deposited. In order to minimize these
effects, the Trust will try to purchase Securities as near as possible to the
Evaluation Time or at prices as close as possible to the prices used to evaluate
Trust Units at the Evaluation Time. In addition, subsequent deposits to create
additional Units will not be fully covered by the deposit of a bank letter of
credit. In the event that the Sponsors do not deliver cash in consideration for
the additional Units delivered, the Trust may be unable to satisfy its contracts
to purchase the Additional Securities without the Trustee selling underlying
Securities. Therefore, to the extent that the subsequent deposits are not
covered by a bank letter of credit, the failure of the Sponsors to deliver cash
to the Trust, or any delays in the Trust receiving such cash, would have
significant adverse consequences for the Trust.
COMMON STOCK. Since the Trust contains common stocks of domestic issuers,
an investment in Units of the Trust should be made with an understanding of the
risks inherent in any investment in common stocks including the risk that the
financial condition of the issuers of the Securities may become impaired or that
the general condition of the stock market may worsen (both of which may
contribute directly to a decrease in the value of the Securities and thus in the
value of the Units). Additional risks include risks associated with the right to
receive payments from the issuer which is generally inferior to the rights of
creditors of, or holders of debt obligations or preferred stock issued by the
issuer. Holders of common stocks have a right to receive dividends only when,
if, and in the amounts declared by the issuer's board of directors and to
participate in amounts available for distribution by the issuer only after all
other claims on the issuer have been paid or provided for. By contrast, holders
of preferred stocks usually have the right to receive dividends at a fixed rate
when and as declared by the issuer's board of directors, normally on a
cumulative basis. Dividends on cumulative preferred stock must be paid before
any dividends are paid on common stock and any cumulative preferred stock
dividend which has been omitted is added to future dividends payable to the
holders of such cumulative preferred stock. Preferred stocks are also usually
entitled to rights on liquidation which are senior to those of common stocks.
For these reasons, preferred stocks generally entail less risk than common
stocks.
Moreover, common stocks do not represent an obligation of the issuer and
therefore do not offer any assurance of income or provide the degree of
protection of debt securities. The issuance of debt securities or even preferred
stock by an issuer will create prior claims for payment of principal, interest
and dividends which could adversely affect the ability and inclination of the
issuer to declare or pay dividends on its common stock or the economic interest
of holders of common stock with respect to assets of the issuer upon liquidation
or bankruptcy. Further, unlike debt securities which typically have a stated
principal amount payable at maturity (which value will be subject to market
fluctuations prior thereto), common stocks have neither fixed principal amount
nor a maturity and have values which are subject to market fluctuations for as
long as the common stocks remain outstanding. Common stocks are especially
susceptible to general stock market movements and to volatile increases and
decreases in value as market confidence in and perceptions of the issuers
change. These perceptions are based on unpredictable factors including
expectations regarding government, economic, monetary and fiscal policies,
inflation and interest rates, economic expansion or contraction, and global or
regional political, economic or banking crises. The value of the common stocks
in the Trust thus may be expected to fluctuate over the life of the Trust to
values higher or lower than those prevailing on the Initial Date of Deposit.
LEGISLATION. From time to time Congress considers proposals to reduce the
rate of the dividends-received deduction which is available to certain
corporations. Enactment into law of a proposal to reduce the rate would
adversely affect the after-tax return to investors who can take advantage of the
deduction. Although recent legislation has established a reduced tax rate of 20%
for capital gains realized by individual investors who have held assets for more
than 18 months, this rate will generally not be available for Unitholders
because the term of the Trust is approximately one year. Investors are urged to
consult their own tax advisers. Further, at any time after the Initial Date of
Deposit, legislation may be enacted, with respect to the
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Securities in the Trust or the issuers of the Securities. Changing approaches to
regulation, particularly with respect to the environment, or with respect to the
petroleum or tobacco industries, may have a negative impact on certain companies
represented in the Trust. There can be no assurance that future legislation,
regulation or deregulation will not have a material adverse effect on the Trust
or will not impair the ability of the issuers of the Securities to achieve their
business goals.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND LITIGATION. At any time after the Initial Date of
Deposit, legal proceedings may be initiated on various grounds, or legislation
may be enacted, with respect to the Securities in the Trust or to matters
involving the business of the issuer of the Securities. There can be no
assurance that future legal proceedings or legislation will not have a material
adverse impact on the Trust or will not impair the ability of the issuers of the
Securities to achieve their business and investment goals.
GENERALLY. There is no assurance that any dividends will be declared or
paid in the future on the Securities. Investors should be aware that there is no
assurance that the Trust's objective will be achieved.
PUBLIC OFFERING
OFFERING PRICE. In calculating the Public Offering Price, the aggregate
value of the Securities and any cash held to purchase Securities is divided by
the number of Units outstanding. The aggregate value of the Securities is
determined in good faith by the Trustee on each "Business Day" as defined in the
Indenture in the following manner: because the Securities are listed on a
national securities exchange, this evaluation is based on the closing sale
prices on that exchange as of the Evaluation Time (unless the Trustee deems
these prices inappropriate as a basis for valuation). If the Trustee deems these
prices inappropriate as a basis for evaluation, then the Trustee may utilize, at
the Trust's expense, an independent evaluation service or services to ascertain
the values of the Securities. The independent evaluation service shall use any
of the following methods, or a combination thereof, which it deems appropriate:
(a) on the basis of current bid prices for comparable securities, (b) by
appraising the value of the Securities on the bid side of the market or by such
other appraisal deemed appropriate by the Trustee or (c) by any combination of
the above, each as of the Evaluation Time.
The sales charge consists of a Deferred Sales Charge of $12.50 per 100
Units (1.25% of the Initial Public Offering Price). The Deferred Sales Charge
will be paid through ten monthly deductions from the Principal Account of the
Trust of $.80 commencing on February 2, 1998 and two semi-annual deductions from
distributions from the Income Account of $2.25 each on June 30, 1998 and upon
termination of the Trust. If the amount of the distribution from the Income
Account is insufficient to pay the Semi-Annual Charge, any unpaid amount shall
be further deferred and deducted from proceeds due to Unitholders upon
termination. If the amount available in the Principal Account of the Trust is
insufficient to pay the Monthly Charge, the Trustee shall sell Securities
selected by the Sponsors sufficient to pay such amounts. If the Public Offering
Price paid by an investor exceeds $10.00 per 100 Units, the Deferred Sales
Charge will be less than 1.25%; if the Public Offering Price paid by an investor
is less than $10.00 per 100 Units, the Deferred Sales Charge will exceed 1.25%.
To the extent the entire Deferred Sales Charge has not been so deducted at the
time of repurchase or redemption of the Units, any unpaid amount will be
deducted from the proceeds or in calculating an in kind distribution. However,
any remaining Deferred Sales Charge will be refunded by the Sponsors when Units
of any Schwab Ten Trust held at the time of the death (including the death of a
single joint tenant with rights of survivorship) or disability (as defined in
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) of a Holder are repurchased or redeemed. The
Sponsors may require receipt of satisfactory proof of the death or disability
before releasing the portion of the proceeds representing the amount waived.
Units purchased pursuant to the Reinvestment Plan are subject only to any
remaining Deferred Sales Charge deductions (see "Reinvestment Plan").
DISCOUNTS. Employees (and their immediate families) of Charles Schwab &
Co., Inc., and Reich & Tang Distributors L.P. (and their affiliates) and of the
special counsel to the Sponsors may, pursuant to employee benefit arrangements,
purchase Units of the Trust at a price equal to the aggregate value of the
underlying securities in the Trust during the initial offering period, divided
by the number of Units outstanding plus a reduced Deferred Sales Charge of
$10.00 per 100 Units (1.00% of
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the Initial Public Offering Price). Such arrangements result in less selling
effort and selling expenses than sales to employee groups of other companies.
Resales or transfers of Units purchased under the employee benefit arrangements
may only be made through the Sponsors' secondary market, so long as it is being
maintained.
Units may be purchased in the primary or secondary market at the Public
Offering Price plus a reduced Deferred Sales Charge of $10.00 per 100 Units by
investors who purchase Units through registered investment advisers, certified
financial planners and registered broker-dealers who have agreements with
Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. ("Schwab Financial Advisor") or by investors in any
unit investment trust with an investment strategy based upon the Strategic Ten
that have purchased their investment within a two year period prior to the date
of this Prospectus who can purchase Units of the Trust in an amount not greater
in value than the amount of said investment made during this two year period
("Strategic Ten Investors"). Such Strategic Ten Investors who purchase Units of
the Trust through a Schwab Financial Advisor, may purchase Units in the primary
or secondary market at the Public Offering Price plus a Deferred Sales Charge of
$8.00 per 100 Units (.80% of the Initial Public Offering Price), if available in
the secondary market. The reduced Deferred Sales Charge of $10.00 per 100 Units
will be paid through ten monthly deductions of $.80 commencing February 2, 1998
and the semi-annual deductions of $1.00 each on June 30, 1998 and upon the
termination of the Trust. The reduced Deferred Sales Charge of $8.00 per 100
Units will only be subject to the monthly charge described above.
DISTRIBUTION OF UNITS. During the initial offering period and thereafter to
the extent additional Units continue to be offered by means of this Prospectus,
Units will be distributed by the Sponsors at the Public Offering Price. The
initial offering period is thirty days after each deposit of Securities in the
Trust and the Sponsors may extend the initial offering period for successive
thirty-day periods.
The Sponsors intend to qualify the Units for sale in substantially all
States.
SPONSORS' PROFITS. The Sponsors will receive a combined gross underwriting
commission equal to up to $12.50 per 100 Units or 1.25% of the Initial Public
Offering Price per 100 Units (equivalent to 1.266% of the net amount invested in
the Securities). Additionally, the Sponsors may realize a profit on the deposit
of the Securities in the Trust representing the difference between the cost of
the Securities to the Sponsors and the cost of the Securities to the Trust. (See
"Portfolio of Investments.") All or a portion of the Securities initially
deposited in the Trust may have been acquired through the Sponsors.
During the initial offering period and thereafter to the extent additional
Units continue to be offered by means of this Prospectus, the Sponsors may also
realize profits or sustain losses as a result of fluctuations after the Initial
Date of Deposit in the aggregate value of the Securities and hence in the Public
Offering Price received by the Sponsors for the Units. Cash, if any, made
available to the Sponsors prior to settlement date for the purchase of Units may
be used in the Sponsors' business subject to the limitations of 17 CFR
240.15c3-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and may be of benefit to
the Sponsors.
Both upon acquisition of Securities and termination of the Trust, the
Trustee may utilize the services of the Sponsors for the purchase or sale of all
or a portion of the Securities in the Trust. The Sponsors may receive brokerage
commissions from the Trust in connection with such purchases and sales in
accordance with applicable law.
In maintaining a market for the Units (see "Sponsors Repurchase") the
Sponsors will realize profits or sustain losses in the amount of any difference
between the price at which they buy Units and the price at which they resell
such Units.
RIGHTS OF UNITHOLDERS
BOOK-ENTRY UNITS. Ownership of Units of the Trust will not be evidenced by
certificates. All evidence of ownership of the Units will be recorded in
book-entry form at The Depository Trust Company ("DTC") through an investor's
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brokerage account. Units held through DTC will be deposited by the Sponsors with
DTC in the Sponsors' DTC account and registered in the nominee name CEDE & CO.
Individual purchases of beneficial ownership interest in the Trust will be made
in book-entry form through DTC. Ownership and transfer of Units will be
evidenced and accomplished directly and indirectly only by book-entries made by
DTC and its participants. DTC will record ownership and transfer of the Units
among DTC participants and forward all notices and credit all payments received
in respect of the Units held by the DTC participants. Beneficial owners of Units
will receive written confirmation of their purchase and sale from Charles Schwab
& Co., Inc. Transfers, and the requirements therefor, will be governed by the
applicable procedures of DTC and the Unitholder's agreement with the DTC
participant in whose name the Unitholder's Units are registered on the transfer
records of DTC.
DISTRIBUTIONS. Dividends received by the Trust are credited by the Trustee
to an Income Account for the Trust. Other receipts, including the proceeds of
Securities disposed of, are credited to a Principal Account for the Trust.
Distributions to each Unitholder from the Income Account are computed as of
the close of business on each Record Date for the following Distribution Date
and consist of an amount substantially equal to such Unitholder's pro rata share
of the income credited to the Income Account, less expenses. Distributions from
the Principal Account of the Trust (other than amounts representing failed
contracts, as previously discussed) will be computed as of each Record Date, and
will be made to the Unitholders of the Trust on or shortly after the
Distribution Date. Proceeds representing principal received from the disposition
of any of the Securities between a Record Date and a Distribution Date which are
not used for redemptions of Units will be held in the Principal Account and not
distributed until the next Distribution Date. Persons who purchase Units between
a Record Date and a Distribution Date will receive their first distribution on
the second Distribution Date after such purchase.
As of each Record Date, the Trustee will deduct from the Income Account of
the Trust, and, to the extent funds are not sufficient therein, from the
Principal Account of the Trust, amounts necessary to pay the expenses of the
Trust (as determined on the basis set forth under "Trust Expenses and Charges").
The Trustee also may withdraw from said accounts such amounts, if any, as it
deems necessary to establish a reserve for any applicable taxes or other
governmental charges that may be payable out of the Trust. Amounts so withdrawn
shall not be considered a part of such Trust's assets until such time as the
Trustee shall return all or any part of such amounts to the appropriate
accounts. In addition, the Trustee may withdraw from the Income and Principal
Accounts such amounts as may be necessary to cover redemptions of Units.
Distributions of amounts necessary to pay the Deferred Sales Charge will be made
from the Principal Account to the extent of the Monthly Charge of $.80 per 100
Units for all Unitholders and from distributions made from the Income Account to
the extent of the Semi-Annual Charge of either $2.25 or $1.00 per 100 Units for
those Unitholders paying Deferred Sales Charges of $12.50 and $10.00,
respectively, per 100 Units, to an account maintained by the Trustee for
purposes of satisfying investors' sales charge obligations.
The dividend distribution per 100 Units, if any, cannot be anticipated and
may be paid as Securities are redeemed, exchanged or sold, or as expenses of the
Trust fluctuate. No distribution need be made from the Income Account or the
Principal Account unless the balance therein is an amount sufficient to
distribute $1.00 per 100 Units.
RECORDS. The Trustee shall furnish Unitholders in connection with each
distribution a statement of the amount being distributed from the Income and
Principal Account, respectively, expressed in each case as a dollar amount per
100 Units. Within a reasonable time after the end of each calendar year, the
Trustee will furnish to each person who at any time during the calendar year was
a Unitholder of record, a statement showing (a) as to the Income Account:
dividends, interest and other cash amounts received, amounts paid for purchases
of Substitute Securities and redemptions of Units, if any, deductions for the
Deferred Sales Charge, applicable taxes and fees and expenses of the Trust, and
the balance remaining after such distributions and deductions, expressed both as
a total dollar amount and as a dollar amount representing the pro rata share of
each 100 Units outstanding on the last business day of such calendar year; (b)
as to the Principal Account: the Securities disposed of and the net proceeds
received therefrom, deductions for payment of disposition of any Securities and
the net proceeds received therefrom, deductions for the Deferred Sales Charge,
payments of applicable taxes and fees and expenses
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of the Trust, amounts paid for purchases of Substitute Securities and
redemptions of Units, if any, and the balance remaining after such distributions
and deductions, expressed both as a total dollar amount and as a dollar amount
representing the pro rata share of each 100 Units outstanding on the last
business day of such calendar year; (c) a list of the Securities held, a list of
Securities purchased, sold or otherwise disposed of during the calendar year and
the number of Units outstanding on the last business day of such calendar year;
(d) the Redemption Price per 100 Units based upon the last computation thereof
made during such calendar year; and (e) amounts actually distributed to
Unitholders during such calendar year from the Income and Principal Accounts,
separately stated, of the Trust, expressed both as total dollar amounts and as
dollar amounts representing the pro rata share of each 100 Units outstanding on
the last business day of such calendar year.
The Trustee shall keep available for inspection by Unitholders at all
reasonable times during usual business hours, books of record and account of its
transactions as Trustee, including records of the names and addresses of
Unitholders, Units held, a current list of Securities in the portfolio and a
copy of the Trust Agreement.
TAX STATUS
The following is a general discussion of certain of the Federal income tax
consequences of the purchase, ownership and disposition of the Units. The
summary is limited to investors who hold the Units as "capital assets"
(generally, property held for investment) within the meaning of Section 1221 of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). Unitholders should
consult their tax advisers in determining the Federal, state, local and any
other tax consequences of the purchase, ownership and disposition of Units.
In rendering the opinion set forth below, Battle Fowler LLP has examined
the Agreement, the final form of Prospectus dated the date hereof (the
"Prospectus") and the documents referred to therein, among others, and has
relied on the validity of said documents and the accuracy and completeness of
the facts set forth therein. In the Opinion of Battle Fowler LLP, special
counsel for the Sponsors, under existing law:
1. The Trust will be classified as a grantor trust for Federal income
tax purposes and not as a partnership or association taxable as a
corporation. Classification of the Trust as a grantor trust will cause the
Trust not to be subject to Federal income tax, and will cause the
Unitholders of the Trust to be treated for Federal income tax purposes as
the owners of a pro rata portion of the assets of the Trust. All income
received by the Trust will be treated as income of the Unitholders in the
manner set forth below.
2. The Trust is not subject to the New York Franchise Tax on Business
Corporations or the New York City General Corporation Tax. For a Unitholder
who is a New York resident, however, a pro rata portion of all or part of
the income of the Trust will be treated as income of the Unitholder under
the income tax laws of the State and City of New York. Similar treatment
may apply in other states.
3. During the 90-day period subsequent to the initial issuance date,
the Sponsors reserve the right to deposit Additional Securities that are
substantially similar to those establishing the Trust. This retained right
falls within the guidelines promulgated by the Internal Revenue Service
("IRS") and should not affect the taxable status of the Trust.
A taxable event will generally occur with respect to each Unitholder when
the Trust disposes of a Security (whether by sale, exchange or redemption) or
upon the sale, exchange or redemption of Units by such Unitholder. The price a
Unitholder pays for his Units, including sales charges, is allocated among his
pro rata portion of each Security held by the Trust (in proportion to the fair
market values thereof on the date the Unitholder purchases his Units) in order
to determine his initial cost for his pro rata portion of each Security held by
the Trust.
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For Federal income tax purposes, a Unitholder's pro rata portion of
dividends paid with respect to a Security held by a Trust is taxable as ordinary
income to the extent of such corporation's current and accumulated "earnings and
profits" as provided in Section 316 of the Code. A Unitholder's pro rata portion
of dividends paid on such Security that exceed such current and accumulated
earnings and profits will first reduce a Unitholder's tax basis in such
Security, and to the extent that such dividends exceed a Unitholder's tax basis
in such Security will generally be treated as capital gain.
A Unitholder's portion of gain, if any, upon the sale, exchange or
redemption of Units or the disposition of Securities held by the Trust will
generally be considered a capital gain and will be mid-term if the Unitholder
has held his Units for more than one year but not more than 18 months. Mid-term
capital gains are generally taxed at the same rates applicable to ordinary
income, although individuals who realize mid-term capital gains may be subject
to a reduced tax rate of 28% on such gains, rather than the "regular" maximum
tax rate of 39.6%. Although recent legislation has established a reduced tax
rate of 20% for capital gains realized by individual investors who have held
assets for more than 18 months, this rate will generally not be available for
Unitholders because the term of the Trust is approximately one year. Tax rates
may increase prior to the time when Unitholders may realize gains from the sale,
exchange or redemption of the Units or Securities.
A Unitholder's portion of loss, if any, upon the sale or redemption of
Units or the disposition of Securities held by the Trust will generally be
considered a capital loss and will be long-term if the Unitholder has held his
Units for more than one year. Capital losses are deductible to the extent of
capital gains; in addition, up to $3,000 of capital losses recognized by
non-corporate Unitholders may be deducted against ordinary income.
Under Section 67 of the Code and the accompanying Regulations, a Unitholder
who itemizes his deductions may also deduct his pro rata share of the fees and
expenses of the Trust, but only to the extent that such amounts, together with
the Unitholder's other miscellaneous deductions, exceed 2% of his adjusted gross
income. The deduction of fees and expenses may also be limited by Section 68 of
the Code, which reduces the amount of itemized deductions that are allowed for
individuals with incomes in excess of certain thresholds.
After the end of each calendar year, the Trustee will furnish to each
Unitholder an annual statement containing information relating to the dividends
received by the Trust on the Securities, the gross proceeds received by the
Trust from the disposition of any Security, and the fees and expenses paid by
the Trust. The Trustee will also furnish annual information returns to each
Unitholder and to the Internal Revenue Service.
A corporation that owns Units will generally be entitled to a 70% dividends
received deduction with respect to such Unitholder's pro rata portion of
dividends that are taxable as ordinary income to Unitholders which are received
by the Trust from a domestic corporation under Section 243 of the Code or from a
qualifying foreign corporation under Section 245 of the Code (to the extent the
dividends are taxable as ordinary income, as discussed above) in the same manner
as if such corporation directly owned the Securities paying such dividends.
However, a corporation owning Units should be aware that Sections 246 and 246A
of the Code impose additional limitations on the eligibility of dividends for
the 70% dividends received deduction. These limitations include a requirement
that stock (and therefore Units) must generally be held at least 46 days (as
determined under Section 246(c) of the Code) during the 90-day period beginning
on the date that is 45 days before the date on which the stock becomes
ex-dividend. Moreover, the allowable percentage of the deduction will be reduced
from 70% if a corporate Unitholder owns certain stock (or Units) the financing
of which is directly attributable to indebtedness incurred by such corporation.
Accordingly, corporate Unitholders should consult their tax adviser in this
regard.
As discussed in the section "Termination", each Unitholder may have three
options in receiving his termination distributions, which are (i) to receive his
pro rata share of the underlying Securities in kind, (ii) to receive cash upon
liquidation of his pro rata share of the underlying Securities, or (iii) to
invest the amount of cash he would receive upon the liquidation of his pro rata
share of the underlying Securities in units of a future series of the Trust (if
one is offered). There are special tax consequences should a Unitholder choose
option (i), the exchange of the Unitholder's Units for a pro rata portion of
each
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of the Securities held by the Trust plus cash. Treasury Regulations provide that
gain or loss is recognized when there is a conversion of property into property
that is materially different in kind or extent. In this instance, the Unitholder
may be considered the owner of an undivided interest in all of the Trust's
assets. By accepting the proportionate number of Securities of the Trust, in
partial exchange for his Units, the Unitholder should be treated as merely
exchanging his undivided pro rata ownership of Securities held by the Trust into
sole ownership of a proportionate share of Securities. As such, there should be
no material difference in the Unitholder's ownership, and therefore the
transaction should be tax free to the extent the Securities are received.
Alternatively, the transaction may be treated as an exchange that would qualify
for nonrecognition treatment to the extent the Unitholder is exchanging his
undivided interest in all of the Trust's Securities for his proportionate number
of shares of the underlying Securities. In either instance, the transaction
should result in a non-taxable event for the Unitholder to the extent Securities
are received. However, there is no specific authority addressing the income tax
consequences of an in-kind distribution from a grantor trust, and investors are
urged to consult their tax advisers in this regard.
Entities that generally qualify for an exemption from Federal income tax,
such as many pension trusts, are nevertheless taxed under Section 511 of the
Code on "unrelated business taxable income." Unrelated business taxable income
is income from a trade or business regularly carried on by the tax-exempt entity
that is unrelated to the entity's exempt purpose. Unrelated business taxable
income generally does not include dividend or interest income or gain from the
sale of investment property, unless such income is derived from property that is
debt-financed or is dealer property. A tax-exempt entity's dividend income from
the Trust and gain from the sale of Units in the Trust or the Trust's sale of
Securities is not expected to constitute unrelated business taxable income to
such tax-exempt entity unless the acquisition of the Unit itself is
debt-financed or constitutes dealer property in the hands of the tax-exempt
entity.
Prospective tax-exempt investors are urged to consult their own tax
advisers prior to investing in the Trust.
RETIREMENT PLANS. This Trust may be well suited for purchase by Individual
Retirement Accounts ("IRAs"), Keogh plans, pension funds and other qualified
retirement plans. Generally, capital gains and income received in each of the
foregoing plans are exempt from Federal taxation. Except with respect to certain
IRAs known as Roth IRAs, distributions from such plans are generally treated as
ordinary income but may, in some cases, be eligible for special 5 or 10 year
averaging or tax-deferred rollover treatment. Five year averaging will not apply
to distributions after December 31, 1999. Ten year averaging has been preserved
in very limited circumstances. Holders of Units in IRAs, Keogh plans and other
tax-deferred retirement plans should consult their plan custodian as to the
appropriate disposition of distributions. Investors considering participation in
any such plan should review specific tax laws related thereto and should consult
their attorneys or tax advisers with respect to the establishment and
maintenance of any such plan. Such plans are offered by brokerage firms,
including Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and other financial institutions. Fees and
charges with respect to such plans may vary.
Before investing in the Trust, the trustee or investment manager of an
employee benefit plan (e.g., a pension or profit sharing retirement plan) should
consider among other things (a) whether the investment is prudent under the
Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ("ERISA"), taking into account
the needs of the plan and all of the facts and circumstances of the investment
in the Trust; (b) whether the investment satisfies the diversification
requirement of Section 404(a)(1)(C) of ERISA; and (c) whether the assets of the
Trust are deemed "plan assets" under ERISA and the Department of Labor
regulations regarding the definition of "plan assets."
LIQUIDITY
SPONSORS REPURCHASE. The Sponsors may, under certain circumstances, as a
service to Unitholders, elect to purchase any Units tendered to the Trustee for
redemption (see "Trustee Redemption"). Factors which the Sponsors will consider
in making a determination will include the number of Units of all Trusts which
they have in inventory, their estimate of the salability and the time required
to sell such Units and general market conditions. For example, if in order to
meet redemptions of Units the Trustee must dispose of Securities, and if such
disposition cannot be made by the redemption date
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(three calendar days after tender), the Sponsors may elect to purchase such
Units. Such purchase shall be made by payment to the Unitholder's brokerage
account not later than the close of business on the redemption date of an amount
equal to the Redemption Price on the date of tender less any unpaid Deferred
Sales Charge.
Unitholders who wish to dispose of their Units should inquire of the
Sponsors as to current market prices prior to making a tender for redemption.
The aggregate value of the Securities will be determined by the Trustee on a
daily basis and computed on the basis set forth under "Trustee Redemption." The
Sponsors do not guarantee the enforceability, marketability or price of any
Securities in the Portfolio or of the Units. The Sponsors may discontinue the
repurchase of redemption requests if the supply of Units exceeds demand, or for
other business reasons. The date of repurchase is deemed to be the date on which
redemption requests are received in proper form by Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.,
except for redemption requests received after 4 P.M., New York Time when Units
will be deemed to have been repurchased on the next business day. In the event a
market is not maintained for the Units, a Unitholder may be able to dispose of
Units only by tendering them to the Trustee for redemption.
Units purchased by the Sponsors in the secondary market may be reoffered
for sale by the Sponsors at a price based on the aggregate value of the
Securities in the Trust subject to the remaining Deferred Sales Charge plus a
pro rata portion of amounts, if any, in the Income and Principal Accounts. Any
Units that are purchased by the Sponsors in the secondary market also may be
redeemed by the Sponsors if they determine such redemption to be in their best
interest.
TRUSTEE REDEMPTION. At any time prior to the Evaluation Time on the
business day preceding the commencement of the Liquidation Period (approximately
one year from the Date of Deposit), or on the date of any earlier termination of
the Trust, Units may also be tendered to the Trustee for redemption upon payment
of any relevant tax by contacting Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. In certain
instances, additional documents may be required, such as a trust instrument,
certificate of corporate authority, certificate of death or appointment as
executor, administrator or guardian. At the present time there are no specific
taxes related to the redemption of Units. No redemption fee will be charged by
the Sponsors or the Trustee. Units redeemed by the Trustee will be canceled.
Within three business days following a tender for redemption, the
Unitholder will be entitled to receive an amount for each Unit tendered equal to
the Redemption Price per Unit computed as of the Evaluation Time set forth under
"Summary of Essential Information" in Part A on the date of tender less any
unpaid Deferred Sales Charge. The "date of tender" is deemed to be the date on
which Units are received by the Trustee, except that with respect to Units
received after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (4:00 p.m.
Eastern Time), the date of tender is the next day on which such Exchange is open
for trading, and such Units will be deemed to have been tendered to the Trustee
on such day for redemption at the Redemption Price computed on that day.
A Unitholder will receive his redemption proceeds in cash. Amounts paid on
redemption allocable to the Unitholder's interest in the Income Account shall be
withdrawn from the Income Account, or, if the balance therein is insufficient,
from the Principal Account. All other amounts paid on redemption shall be
withdrawn from the Principal Account. The Trustee is empowered to sell
Securities in order to make funds available for redemptions. Such sales, if
required, could result in a sale of Securities by the Trustee at a loss. To the
extent Securities are sold, the size and diversity of the Trust will be reduced.
The Securities to be sold will be selected by the Trustee in order to maintain,
to the extent practicable, the proportionate relationship among the number of
shares of each stock. Provision is made in the Indenture under which the
Sponsors may, but need not, specify minimum amounts in which blocks of
Securities are to be sold in order to obtain the best price for the Trust. While
these minimum amounts may vary from time to time in accordance with market
conditions, the Sponsors believe that the minimum amounts which would be
specified would be approximately 100 shares for readily marketable Securities.
The Redemption Price per Unit is the pro rata share of the Unit in the
Trust determined by the Trustee on the basis of (i) the cash on hand in the
Trust or moneys in the process of being collected, (ii) the value of the
Securities in the Trust as
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determined by the Trustee, less (a) amounts representing taxes or other
governmental charges payable out of the Trust, (b) the accrued expenses of the
Trust and (c) cash allocated for the distribution to Unitholders of record as of
a Record Date prior to the evaluation being made. The Trustee may determine the
value of the Securities in the Trust in the following manner: because the
Securities are listed on a national securities exchange, this evaluation is
based on the closing sale prices on that exchange. Unless the Trustee deems
these prices inappropriate as a basis for evaluation or if there is no such
closing purchase price, then the Trustee may utilize, at the Trust's expense, an
independent evaluation service or services to ascertain the values of the
Securities. The independent evaluation service shall use any of the following
methods, or a combination thereof, which it deems appropriate: (a) on the basis
of current bid prices for comparable securities, (b) by appraising the value of
the Securities on the bid side of the market or (c) by any combination of the
above.
Any Unitholder tendering 2,500 Units or more of the Trust for redemption
may request by written notice submitted at the time of tender from the Trustee
in lieu of a cash redemption a distribution of shares of Securities and cash in
an amount and value equal to the Redemption Price Per Unit as determined as of
the evaluation next following tender. To the extent possible, in kind
distributions ("In Kind Distributions") shall be made by the Trustee through the
distribution of each of the Securities in book-entry form to the Unitholder's
broker-dealer account at The Depository Trust Company. An In Kind Distribution
will be reduced by customary transfer and registration charges. The tendering
Unitholder will receive his pro rata number of whole shares of each of the
Securities comprising the Trust portfolio and cash from the Income and Principal
Accounts equal to the balance of the Redemption Price to which the tendering
Unitholder is entitled. A Unitholder who elects to receive In Kind Distributions
may incur brokerage or other transaction costs in converting the Securities so
distributed into cash subsequent to their receipt of the Securities from the
Trust. If funds in the Principal Account are insufficient to cover the required
cash distribution to the tendering Unitholder, the Trustee may sell Securities
in the manner described above.
The Trustee is irrevocably authorized in its discretion, if the Sponsors do
not elect to purchase a Unit tendered for redemption or if the Sponsors tender a
Unit for redemption, in lieu of redeeming such Unit, to sell such Unit in the
over-the-counter market for the account of the tendering Unitholder at prices
which will return to the Unitholder an amount in cash, net after deducting
brokerage commissions, transfer taxes and other charges, equal to or in excess
of the Redemption Price for such Unit. The Trustee will pay the net proceeds of
any such sale to the Unitholder on the day he would otherwise be entitled to
receive payment of the Redemption Price.
The Trustee reserves the right to suspend the right of redemption and to
postpone the date of payment of the Redemption Price per Unit for any period
during which the New York Stock Exchange is closed, other than customary weekend
and holiday closings, or trading on that Exchange is restricted or during which
(as determined by the Securities and Exchange Commission) an emergency exists as
a result of which disposal or evaluation of the Bonds is not reasonably
practicable, or for such other periods as the Securities and Exchange Commission
may by order permit. The Trustee and the Sponsors are not liable to any person
or in any way for any loss or damage which may result from any such suspension
or postponement.
A Unitholder who wishes to dispose of his Units should inquire of his
broker in order to determine if there is a current secondary market price in
excess of the Redemption Price.
TRUST ADMINISTRATION
PORTFOLIO SUPERVISION. The Trust is a unit investment trust and is not a
managed fund. Traditional methods of investment management for a managed fund
typically involve frequent changes in a portfolio of securities on the basis of
economic, financial and market analyses. The Portfolio of the Trust, however,
will not be managed and therefore the adverse financial condition of an issuer
will not necessarily require the sale of its Securities from the portfolio.
Although the portfolio of the Trust is regularly reviewed, because of the
formula employed in selecting the Strategic Ten, it is unlikely that the Trust
will sell any of the Securities other than to satisfy redemptions of Units, or
to cease buying Additional Securities in connection with the issuance of
additional Units. However, the Trust Agreement provides that the Sponsors may
direct the disposition
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of Securities upon the occurrence of certain events including: (1) default in
payment of amounts due on any of the Securities; (2) institution of certain
legal proceedings; (3) default under certain documents materially and adversely
affecting future declaration or payment of amounts due or expected; (4)
determination of the Sponsors that the tax treatment of the Trust as a grantor
trust would otherwise be jeopardized; or (5) decline in price as a direct result
of serious adverse credit factors affecting the issuer of a Security which, in
the opinion of the Sponsors, would make the retention of the Security
detrimental to the Trust or the Unitholders. Furthermore, the Trust will likely
continue to hold a Security and purchase additional shares notwithstanding its
ceasing to be included among the Strategic Ten or even its deletion from the
DJIA.
In addition, the Trust Agreement provides as follows:
(a) If a default in the payment of amounts due on any Security occurs
pursuant to provision (1) above and if the Sponsors fail to give immediate
instructions to sell or hold that Security, the Trustee, within 30 days of
that failure by the Sponsors, shall sell the Security.
(b) It is the responsibility of the Sponsors to instruct the Trustee
to reject any offer made by an issuer of any of the Securities to issue new
securities in exchange and substitution for any Security pursuant to a
recapitalization or reorganization. If any exchange or substitution is
effected notwithstanding such rejection, any securities or other property
received shall be promptly sold unless the Sponsors direct that it be
retained.
(c) Any property received by the Trustee after the Initial Date of
Deposit as a distribution on any of the Securities in a form other than
cash or additional shares of the Securities shall be promptly sold unless
the Sponsors direct that it be retained by the Trustee. The proceeds of any
disposition shall be credited to the Income or Principal Account of the
Trust.
(d) The Sponsors are authorized to increase the size and number of
Units of the Trust by the deposit of Additional Securities, contracts to
purchase Additional Securities or cash or a letter of credit with
instructions to purchase Additional Securities in exchange for the
corresponding number of additional Units from time to time subsequent to
the Initial Date of Deposit, provided that the original proportionate
relationship among the number of shares of each Security established on the
Initial Date of Deposit is maintained to the extent practicable. The
Sponsors may specify the minimum numbers in which Additional Securities
will be deposited or purchased. If a deposit is not sufficient to acquire
minimum amounts of each Security, Additional Securities may be acquired in
the order of the Security most under-represented immediately before the
deposit when compared to the original proportionate relationship. If
Securities of an issue originally deposited are unavailable at the time of
the subsequent deposit, the Sponsors may (i) deposit cash or a letter of
credit with instructions to purchase the Security when it becomes
available, or (ii) deposit (or instruct the Trustee to purchase) either
Securities of one or more other issues originally deposited or a Substitute
Security.
TRUST AGREEMENT AND AMENDMENT. The Trust Agreement may be amended by the
Trustee and the Sponsors without the consent of any of the Unitholders: (1) to
cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision which may be
defective or inconsistent; (2) to change any provision thereof as may be
required by the Securities and Exchange Commission or any successor governmental
agency; or (3) to make such other provisions in regard to matters arising
thereunder as shall not adversely affect the interests of the Unitholders.
The Trust Agreement may also be amended in any respect, or performance of
any of the provisions thereof may be waived, with the consent of investors
holding 66 2/3% of the Units then outstanding for the purpose of modifying the
rights of Unitholders; provided that no such amendment or waiver shall reduce
any Unitholder's interest in the Trust without his consent or reduce the
percentage of Units required to consent to any such amendment or waiver without
the consent of the holders of all Units. The Trust Agreement may not be amended,
without the consent of the holders of all Units in the Trust then outstanding,
to increase the number of Units issuable or to permit the acquisition of any
Securities in addition to or in
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substitution for those initially deposited in such Trust, except in accordance
with the provisions of the Trust Agreement. The Trustee shall promptly notify
Unitholders, in writing, of the substance of any such amendment.
TRUST TERMINATION. The Trust Agreement provides that the Trust shall
terminate as of the Evaluation Time on the business day preceding the
Liquidation Period or upon the earlier maturity, redemption or other
disposition, as the case may be, of the last of the Securities held in such
Trust and in no event is it to continue beyond the Mandatory Termination Date.
If the value of the Trust shall be less than the minimum amount set forth under
"Summary of Essential Information" in Part A, the Trustee may, in its
discretion, and shall, when so directed by the Sponsors, terminate the Trust.
The Trust may also be terminated at any time with the consent of investors
holding 100% of the Units then outstanding. When directed by the Sponsors, the
Trustee shall utilize the services of the Sponsors for the sale of all or a
portion of the Securities in the Trust, and in so doing, the Sponsors will
determine the manner, timing and execution of the sales of the underlying
Securities. Any brokerage commissions received by the Sponsors from the Trust in
connection with such sales will be in accordance with applicable law. In the
event of termination, written notice thereof will be sent by the Trustee to all
Unitholders. Such notice will provide Unitholders with the following three
options by which to receive their pro rata share of the net asset value of the
Trust and requires their election of one of the three options by notifying the
Trustee by returning a properly completed election request (to be supplied to
Unitholders at least 20 days prior to the commencement of the Liquidation
Period):
1. A Unitholder who owns at least 2,500 Units and whose interest in
the Trust would entitle him to receive at least one share of each
underlying Security will have his Units redeemed on commencement of the
Liquidation Period by distribution of the Unitholder's pro rata share of
the net asset value of the Trust on such date distributed in kind to the
extent represented by whole shares of underlying Securities and the balance
in cash within three business days following the commencement of the
Liquidation Period. Unitholders subsequently selling such distributed
Securities will incur brokerage costs when disposing of such Securities.
Unitholders should consult their own tax adviser in this regard;
2. to receive in cash such Unitholder's pro rata share of the net
asset value of the Trust derived from the sale by the Sponsors as the
agents of the Trustee of the underlying Securities over the Liquidation
Period. The Unitholder's pro rata share of its net assets of the Trust will
be distributed to such Unitholder within three days of the settlement of
the trade of the last Security to be sold; and/or
3. to invest such Unitholder's pro rata share of the net assets of the
Trust derived from the sale by the Sponsors as agents of the Trustee of the
underlying Securities over the Liquidation Period, in units of a subsequent
series of the Schwab Ten Trust (the "New Series") provided one is offered.
It is expected that a special redemption and liquidation will be made of
all Units of this Trust held by a Unitholder (a "Rollover Unitholder") who
affirmatively notifies the Trustee by the Rollover Notification Date set
forth in the "Summary of Essential Information" for the Trust in Part A.
The Units of a New Series will be purchased by the Unitholder within three
business days of the settlement of the trade for the last Security to be
sold. Such purchaser will be entitled to a reduced deferred sales charge
upon the purchase of units of the New Series. It is expected that the terms
of the New Series will be substantially the same as the terms of the Trust
described in this Prospectus, and that similar options with respect to the
termination of such New Series will be available. The availability of this
option does not constitute a solicitation of an offer to purchase Units of
a New Series or any other security. A Unitholder's election to participate
in this option will be treated as an indication of interest only. At any
time prior to the purchase by the Unitholder of units of a New Series such
Unitholder may change his investment strategy and receive, in cash, the
proceeds of the sale of the Securities. An election of this option will not
prevent the Unitholder from recognizing taxable gain or loss (except in the
case of a loss, if and to the extent the New Series is treated as
substantially identical to the Trust) as a result of the liquidation, even
though no cash will be distributed to pay any taxes. Unitholders should
consult their own tax advisers in this regard.
Unitholders who do not make any election will be deemed to have elected to
receive the termination distribution in cash (option number 2).
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The Sponsors have agreed that to the extent they effect the sales of
underlying securities for the Trustee in the case of the second and third
options over the Liquidation Period such sales will be free of brokerage
commissions. The Sponsors, on behalf of the Trustee, will sell, unless prevented
by unusual and unforeseen circumstances, such as, among other reasons, a
suspension in trading of a Security, the close of a stock exchange, outbreak of
hostilities and collapse of the economy, as quickly as practicable, but all of
the Securities will in any event be disposed of by the end of the Liquidation
Period. The Redemption Price Per Unit upon the settlement of the last sale of
Securities during the Liquidation Period will be distributed to Unitholders in
redemption of such Unitholders' interest in the Trust.
Depending on the amount of proceeds to be invested in Units of the New
Series and the amount of other orders for Units in the New Series, the Sponsors
may purchase a large amount of securities for the New Series in a short period
of time. The Sponsors' buying of securities may tend to raise the market prices
of these securities. The actual market impact of the Sponsors' purchases,
however, is currently unpredictable because the actual amount of securities to
be purchased and the supply and price of those securities is unknown. A similar
problem may occur in connection with the sale of Securities during the
Liquidation Period; depending on the number of sales required, the prices of and
demand for Securities, such sales may tend to depress the market prices and thus
reduce the proceeds of such sales. The Sponsors believe that the sale of
underlying Securities over the Liquidation Period is in the best interest of a
Unitholder and may mitigate the negative market price consequences stemming from
the trading of large amounts of Securities. The Securities may be sold in fewer
than seven days if, in the Sponsors' judgment, such sales are in the best
interest of Unitholders. The Sponsors, in implementing such sales of securities
on behalf of the Trustee, will seek to maximize the sales proceeds and will act
in the best interests of the Unitholders. There can be no assurance, however,
that any adverse price consequences of heavy trading will be mitigated.
It is expected (but not required) that the Sponsors will generally follow
the following guidelines in selling the Securities: for highly liquid
Securities, the Sponsors will generally sell Securities on the first day of the
Liquidation Period; for less liquid Securities, on each of the first two days of
the Liquidation Period, the Sponsors will generally sell any amount of any
underlying Securities at a price no less than 1/2 of one point under the last
closing sale price of those Securities. On each of the following two days, the
price limit will increase to one point under the last closing sale price. After
four days, the Sponsors intend to sell at least a fraction of the remaining
underlying Securities, the numerator of which is one and the denominator of
which is the total number of days remaining (including that day) in the
Liquidation Period, without any price restrictions.
The Sponsors may for any reason, in their sole discretion, decide not to
sponsor any subsequent series of the Trust, without penalty or incurring
liability to any Unitholder. If the Sponsors so decide, the Sponsors will notify
the Trustee of that decision, and the Trustee will notify the Unitholders before
the commencement of the Liquidation Period. All Unitholders will then elect
either option 1, if eligible, or option 2.
By electing to reinvest in the New Series, the Unitholder indicates his
interest in having his terminating distribution from the Trust invested only in
the New Series created following termination of the Trust; the Sponsors expect,
however, that a similar reinvestment program will be offered with respect to all
subsequent series of the Trust, thus giving Unitholders a yearly opportunity to
elect to "rollover" their terminating distributions into a New Series. The
availability of the reinvestment privilege does not constitute a solicitation of
offers to purchase units of a New Series or any other security. A Unitholder's
election to participate in the reinvestment program will be treated as an
indication of interest only. The Sponsors intend to coordinate the date of
deposit of a future series so that the terminating trust will terminate
contemporaneously with the creation of a New Series. The Sponsors reserve the
right to modify, suspend or terminate the reinvestment privilege at any time.
THE SPONSORS. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. ("Schwab") was established in 1971
and is one of America's largest discount brokers. The firm provides low-cost
securities brokerage and related financial services to over 3.3 million active
customer accounts and has over 200 branch offices. Schwab also offers convenient
access to financial information services and provides products and services that
help investors make investment decisions. Schwab is a wholly owned subsidiary of
The Charles Schwab Corporation. Charles R. Schwab is the founder, Chairman,
Chief Executive Officer and a director of
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The Charles Schwab Corporation and, as of January 31, 1996, the beneficial owner
of approximately 20.1% of the outstanding shares of that corporation. Mr. Schwab
may be deemed to be a controlling person of Schwab.
Reich & Tang Distributors L.P. (successor to the Unit Investment Trust
Division of Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc.), a Delaware limited partnership, is
engaged in the brokerage business and is a member of the National Association of
Securities Dealers, Inc. Reich & Tang is also a registered investment advisor.
Reich & Tang maintains its principal business offices at 600 Fifth Avenue, New
York, New York 10020. Reich & Tang Asset Management L.P. ("RTAM L.P."), a
registered investment adviser having its principal place of business at 399
Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116, is the 99% limited partner of Reich & Tang
Distributors L.P. RTAM L.P. is 99.5% owned by New England Investment Companies,
L.P. ("NEIC L.P.") and Reich & Tang Asset Management, Inc. ("RTAM Inc."), a
wholly owned subsidiary of NEIC L.P., owns the remaining .5% interest of RTAM
L.P. and is its general partner. NEIC L.P.'s general partner is New England
Investment Companies, Inc. ("NEIC"), a holding company offering a broad array of
investment styles across a wide range of asset categories through eleven
subsidiaries, divisions and affiliates offering a wide array of investment
styles and products to institutional clients. These affiliates in the aggregate
are investment advisors or managers to over 54 registered investment companies.
Reich & Tang is successor Sponsor to Bear Stearns for numerous series of unit
investment trusts, including New York Municipal Trust, Series 1 (and Subsequent
Series), Municipal Securities Trust, Series 1 (and Subsequent Series), 1st
Discount Series (and Subsequent Series), Multi-State Series 1 (and Subsequent
Series), Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 1 (and Subsequent Series), Insured
Municipal Securities Trust, Series 1 (and Subsequent Series) and 5th Discount
Series (and Subsequent Series) and Equity Securities Trust, Series 1, Signature
Series, Gabelli Communications Income Trust (and Subsequent Series).
On August 30, 1996, New England Mutual Life Insurance Company ("The New
England") and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company ("MetLife") merged, with
MetLife being the continuing company. RTAM L.P. remains a wholly-owned
subsidiary of NEIC L.P. but RTAM Inc., its sole general partner, is now an
indirect subsidiary of MetLife. Also, MetLife New England Holdings, Inc., a
wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife, owns 55% of the outstanding limited
partnership interest of NEIC L.P. MetLife is a mutual life insurance company
with assets of $142.2 billion at March 31, 1996. It is the second largest life
insurance company in the United States in terms of total assets. MetLife
provides a wide range of insurance and investment products and services to
individuals and groups and is the leader among United States life insurance
companies in terms of total life insurance in force, which exceeded $1.2
trillion at March 31, 1996 for MetLife and its insurance affiliates. MetLife and
its affiliates provide insurance or other financial services to approximately 36
million people worldwide.
The information included herein is only for the purpose of informing
investors as to the financial responsibility of the Sponsors and their ability
to carry out their contractual obligations. The Sponsors will be under no
liability to Unitholders for taking any action, or refraining from taking any
action, in good faith pursuant to the Trust Agreement, or for errors in judgment
except in cases of their own willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or
reckless disregard of their obligations and duties.
The Sponsors may each resign at any time by delivering to the Trustee an
instrument of resignation executed by the individual Sponsor. If at any time
either of the Sponsors shall resign or fail to perform any of its duties under
the Trust Agreement or becomes incapable of acting or becomes bankrupt or its
affairs are taken over by public authorities, then the Trustee may either (a)
appoint a successor Sponsor; (b) terminate the Trust Agreement and liquidate the
Trust; or (c) continue to act as Trustee without terminating the Trust
Agreement. Any successor Sponsor appointed by the Trustee shall be satisfactory
to the Trustee and, at the time of appointment, shall have a net worth of at
least $1,000,000.
THE TRUSTEE. The Trustee is The Chase Manhattan Bank with its principal
executive office located at 270 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10017 (800)
428-8890 and its unit investment trust office at 4 New York Plaza, New York, New
York 10004. The Trustee is subject to supervision by the Superintendent of Banks
of the State of New York, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
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The Trustee shall not be liable or responsible in any way for taking any
action, or for refraining from taking any action, in good faith pursuant to the
Trust Agreement, or for errors in judgment; or for any disposition of any
moneys, Securities or Units in accordance with the Trust Agreement, except in
cases of its own willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless
disregard of its obligations and duties; provided, however, that the Trustee
shall not in any event be liable or responsible for any evaluation made by any
independent evaluation service employed by it. In addition, the Trustee shall
not be liable for any taxes or other governmental charges imposed upon or in
respect of the Securities or the Trust which it may be required to pay under
current or future law of the United States or any other taxing authority having
jurisdiction. The Trustee shall not be liable for depreciation or loss incurred
by reason of the sale by the Trustee of any of the Securities pursuant to the
Trust Agreement.
For further information relating to the responsibilities of the Trustee
under the Trust Agreement, reference is made to the material set forth under
"Rights of Unitholders."
The Trustee may resign by executing an instrument in writing and filing the
same with the Sponsors, and mailing a copy of a notice of resignation to all
Unitholders. In such an event the Sponsors are obligated to appoint a successor
Trustee as soon as possible. In addition, if the Trustee becomes incapable of
acting or becomes bankrupt or its affairs are taken over by public authorities,
the Sponsors may remove the Trustee and appoint a successor as provided in the
Trust Agreement. Notice of such removal and appointment shall be mailed to each
Unitholder by the Sponsors. If upon resignation of the Trustee no successor has
been appointed and has accepted the appointment within thirty days after
notification, the retiring Trustee may apply to a court of competent
jurisdiction for the appointment of a successor. The resignation or removal of
the Trustee becomes effective only when the successor Trustee accepts its
appointment as such or when a court of competent jurisdiction appoints a
successor Trustee. Upon execution of a written acceptance of such appointment by
such successor Trustee, all the rights, powers, duties and obligations of the
original Trustee shall vest in the successor.
Any corporation into which the Trustee may be merged or with which it may
be consolidated, or any corporation resulting from any merger or consolidation
to which the Trustee shall be a party, shall be the successor Trustee. The
Trustee must always be a banking corporation organized under the laws of the
United States or any State and have at all times an aggregate capital, surplus
and undivided profits of not less than $2,500,000.
EVALUATION OF THE TRUST. The value of the Securities in the Trust portfolio
is determined in good faith by the Trustee on the basis set forth under "Public
Offering--Offering Price." The Sponsors and the Unitholders may rely on any
evaluation furnished by the Trustee and shall have no responsibility for the
accuracy thereof. Determinations by the Trustee under the Trust Agreement shall
be made in good faith upon the basis of the best information available to it,
provided, however, that the Trustee shall be under no liability to the Sponsors
or Unitholders for errors in judgment, except in cases of its own willful
misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of its
obligations and duties. The Trustee, the Sponsors and the Unitholders may rely
on any evaluation furnished to the Trustee by an independent evaluation service
and shall have no responsibility for the accuracy thereof.
TRUST EXPENSES AND CHARGES
All or a portion of the expenses incurred in creating and establishing the
Trust, including the cost of the initial preparation and execution of the Trust
Agreement, registration of the Trust and the Units under the Investment Company
Act of 1940 and the Securities Act of 1933 and State registration fees, the
initial fees and expenses of the Trustee, legal expenses and other actual
out-of-pocket expenses, will be paid by the Trust and charged to capital over
the life of the Trust. All advertising and selling expenses, as well as any
organizational expenses not paid by the Trust, will be borne by the Sponsors at
no cost to the Trust.
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The Sponsors will receive for portfolio supervisory, bookkeeping and
administrative services to the Trust an Annual Fee in the amount set forth under
"Summary of Essential Information" in Part A. The Sponsors' fee may exceed the
actual cost of providing portfolio supervisory, bookkeeping and administrative
services for the Trust, but at no time will the total amount received for
portfolio supervisory, bookkeeping and administrative services rendered to all
series of the Schwab Trusts in any calendar year exceed the aggregate cost to
the Sponsors of supplying such services in such year. (See "Portfolio
Supervision.")
The Trustee will receive, for its ordinary recurring services to the Trust,
an annual fee in the amount set forth under "Summary of Essential Information"
in Part A. For a discussion of the services performed by the Trustee pursuant to
its obligations under the Trust Agreement, see "Trust Administration" and
"Rights of Unitholders."
The Trustee's fees applicable to a Trust are payable as of each Record Date
from the Income Account of the Trust to the extent funds are available and then
from the Principal Account. Both the Sponsors' and Trustee's fees may be
increased without approval of the Unitholders by amounts not exceeding
proportionate increases in consumer prices for services as measured by the
United States Department of Labor's Consumer Price Index entitled "All Services
Less Rent."
The following additional charges are or may be incurred by the Trust: all
expenses (including counsel fees) of the Trustee incurred and advances made in
connection with its activities under the Trust Agreement, including the expenses
and costs of any action undertaken by the Trustee to protect the Trust and the
rights and interests of the Unitholders; fees of the Trustee for any
extraordinary services performed under the Trust Agreement; indemnification of
the Trustee for any loss or liability accruing to it without gross negligence,
bad faith or willful misconduct on its part, arising out of or in connection
with its acceptance or administration of the Trust; indemnification of the
Sponsors for any losses, liabilities and expenses incurred in acting as sponsors
of the Trust without gross negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct on its
part; and all taxes and other governmental charges imposed upon the Securities
or any part of the Trust (no such taxes or charges are being levied, made or, to
the knowledge of the Sponsors, contemplated). The above expenses, including the
Trustee's fees, when paid by or owing to the Trustee are secured by a first lien
on the Trust to which such expenses are charged. In addition, the Trustee is
empowered to sell the Securities in order to make funds available to pay all
expenses.
Unless the Sponsors otherwise direct, the accounts of the Trust shall be
audited not less than annually by independent auditors selected by the Sponsors.
The expenses of the audit shall be an expense of the Trust. So long as the
Sponsors maintain a secondary market, the Sponsors will bear any audit expense
which exceeds $.50 cents per 100 Units. Unitholders covered by the audit during
the year may receive a copy of the audited financial statements upon request.
REINVESTMENT PLAN
Income and principal distributions on Units (other than the final
distribution in connection with the termination of the Trust) may be reinvested
by participating in the Trust's reinvestment plan. Under the plan, the Units
acquired for participants will be either Units already held in inventory by the
Sponsors or new Units created by the Sponsors' deposit of Additional Securities
as described in "The Trust--Organization" in this Part B. Units acquired by
reinvestment will be subject to any remaining deductions of the Deferred Sales
Charge. In order to enable a Unitholder to participate in the reinvestment plan
with respect to a particular distribution on their Units, written notification
must be received by the Trustee within 10 days prior to the Record Date for such
distribution. Each subsequent distribution of income or principal on the
participant's Units will be automatically applied by the Trustee to purchase
additional Units of the Trust. The Sponsors reserve the right to demand, modify
or terminate the reinvestment plan at any time without prior notice. The
reinvestment plan for the Trust may not be available in all states.
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OTHER MATTERS
LEGAL OPINIONS. The legality of the Units offered hereby and certain
matters relating to federal tax law have been passed upon by Battle Fowler LLP,
75 East 55th Street, New York, New York 10022 as counsel for the Sponsors.
Carter, Ledyard & Milburn, Two Wall Street, New York, New York 10005 have acted
as counsel for the Trustee.
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. The Statement of Financial Condition, including the
Portfolio of Investments, is included herein in reliance upon the report of
Ernst & Young LLP, independent auditors, and upon the authority of said firm as
experts in accounting and auditing.
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION. Total returns, average annualized returns or
cumulative returns for various periods of the Strategic Ten, the related index
and this Trust may be included from time to time in advertisements, sales
literature and reports to current or prospective investors. Total return shows
changes in Unit price during the period plus any dividends and capital gains
received, divided by the public offering price as of the date of calculation.
Average annualized returns show the average return for stated periods of longer
than a year. From time to time, the Trust may compare the cost of purchasing
Trust shares to the cost of purchasing the individual securities which
constitute the Strategic Ten. In addition, the Trust may compare its deferred
sales charge to the sales charges assessed on unitholders by other unit
investment trusts. Sales material may also include an illustration of the
cumulative results of like annual investments in the Strategic Ten during an
accumulation period and like annual withdrawals during a distribution period.
Figures for actual portfolios will reflect all applicable expenses and, unless
otherwise stated, the maximum deferred sales charge. No provision is made for
any income taxes payable. Similar figures may be given for this Trust applying
the Strategic Ten investment strategy to other indexes. Returns may also be
shown on a combined basis. Trust performance may be compared to performance on a
total return basis of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500 Composite
Price Stock Index, or the average performance of mutual funds investing in a
diversified portfolio of U.S. stocks generally or growth stocks, or performance
data from Lipper Analytical Services, Inc. and Morningstar Publications, Inc. or
from publications such as Money, The New York Times, U.S. News and World Report,
Business Week, Forbes or Fortune. As with other performance data, performance
comparisons should not be considered representative of a Trust's relative
performance for any future period.
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No person is authorized to give any information or to
make any representations not contained in Parts A and B of this
Prospectus; and any information or representation not contained
herein must not be relied upon as having been authorized by the
Trust, the Trustee or the Sponsors. The Trust is registered as
a unit investment trust under the Investment Company Act of
1940. Such registration does not imply that the Trust or any of
its Units have been guaranteed, sponsored, recommended or
approved by the United States or any state or any agency or
officer thereof.
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This Prospectus does not constitute an offer to sell, or a
solicitation of an offer to buy, securities in any state to any
person to whom it is not lawful to make such offer in such
state.
Table of Contents
Title Page
PART A
Summary of Essential Information...........................A-2
Statement of Financial Condition...........................A-8
Portfolio of Investments...................................A-9
Report of Independent Auditors............................A-10
PART B
The Trust..................................................B-1
Risk Considerations........................................B-5
Public Offering............................................B-7
Rights of Unitholders......................................B-8
Tax Status................................................B-10
Liquidity.................................................B-12
Trust Administration......................................B-14
Trust Expenses and Charges................................B-19
Reinvestment Plan.........................................B-20
Other Matters.............................................B-21
Parts A and B of this Prospectus do not contain all of the
information set forth in the registration statement and exhibits
relating thereto, filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, Washington, D.C., under the Securities Act of
1933, and the Investment Company Act of 1940, and to which
reference is made.
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SCHWAB TEN TRUST,
1997 SERIES A
(A UNIT INVESTMENT TRUST)
PROSPECTUS
DATED: NOVEMBER 4, 1997
SPONSORS:
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
101 Montgomery Street
San Francisco, California 94104
800-435-4000
REICH & TANG DISTRIBUTORS L.P.
600 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10020
800-237-7020
TRUSTEE:
THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK
4 New York Plaza
New York, New York 10004
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