Part I of II
The Dow (sm) Target 5, Qualified 1999 Series
The Dow (sm) Target 10, Qualified 1999 Series
Global Target 15, Qualified 1999 Series
(FT 290)
THIS PART I OF THE PROSPECTUS MAY NOT BE DISTRIBUTED UNLESS ACCOMPANIED
BY THE PART II OF THE PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 4, 1999. BOTH PARTS I AND
II OF THE PROSPECTUS SHOULD BE RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
The Trusts. FT 290 consists of the underlying separate unit investment
trusts set forth above. The various trusts are sometimes collectively
referred to herein as the "Trusts" and each as a "Trust." Each Trust
consists of a portfolio containing common stocks (the "Equity
Securities") issued by companies which provide income and are considered
to have the potential for capital appreciation. Units of the Trusts are
only available to employee benefit plans established pursuant to
Sections 401(a) or 457 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended
("Eligible Plans"). Eligible Plans will invest in Units of the Trusts in
accordance with allocation instructions received from employees pursuant
to the terms of such Eligible Plans. Accordingly, the interests of an
employee in the Units of a Trust is subject to the terms of their
respective Eligible Plan and the terms on which Units of the Trusts are
offered as an investment alternative under such Eligible Plan. As used
herein, Unit holder shall refer to an Eligible Plan.
The Dow(sm) Target 5, Qualified 1999 Series (the "Target 5 Trust")
consists of common stock of the five companies with the lowest per share
stock price of the ten companies in the Dow Jones Industrial Average(sm)
(the "DJIA") that have the highest dividend yield as of the close of
business on December 30, 1998 (the "Domestic Stock Selection Date").
The Dow(sm) Target 10, Qualified 1999 Series (the "Target 10 Trust")
consists of common stock of the ten companies in the DJIA that have the
highest dividend yield as of the Domestic Stock Selection Date.
The Global Target 15, Qualified 1999 Series (the "Global Target 15
Trust") consists of common stocks of companies which are components of
the DJIA, the Financial Times Industrial Ordinary Share Index ("FT
Index") and the Hang Seng Index. Specifically, the Global Target 15
Trust consists of common stock of the five companies with the lowest per
share stock price of the ten companies in each of the DJIA, FT Index and
Hang Seng Index, respectively, that have the highest dividend yield in
the respective index as of the Domestic Stock Selection Date in the case
of the DJIA stocks and the close of business on December 29, 1998 in the
case of the FT Index and Hang Seng Index stocks (the "Foreign Stock
Selection Date").
THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR HAS THE COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY
OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A
CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
First Trust (registered trademark)
1-800-621-9533
The date of this Prospectus is January 4, 1999
as amended January 8, 1999
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The objective of each Trust is to provide an above-average total return.
Each Trust seeks to achieve its stated objective through a combination
of capital appreciation and dividend income. Units of the Trusts have
not been designed so that their prices will parallel or correlate with
movements in a particular index, indices or combination of indices
against which the Trusts are measured, and it is expected that their
prices will not do so. Each Trust has a mandatory termination date
("Mandatory Termination Date") of approximately one year from the date
of this Prospectus as set forth under "Summary of Essential
Information." Investors in the Global Target 15 Trust should note that
an investment in a portfolio which contains foreign equity securities
involves risks in addition to those normally associated with an
investment in a portfolio consisting solely of domestic equity
securities. There is, of course, no guarantee that a Trust's objective
will be achieved.
Unless otherwise indicated, all amounts herein are stated in U.S.
dollars. In the case of the common stocks which are components of the FT
Index or Hang Seng Index (the "Foreign Equity Securities"), amounts are
computed on the basis of the exchange rate for British pounds sterling
or Hong Kong dollars, as applicable, on the business day prior to the
Initial Date of Deposit.
Public Offering Price. The Public Offering Price per Unit of each Trust
is equal to the aggregate underlying U.S. dollar value of the Equity
Securities in such Trust (generally determined by the closing sale
prices of the listed Equity Securities) plus or minus a pro rata share
of cash, if any, in the Capital and Income Accounts of such Trust, plus
a maximum total sales charge (which is entirely deferred) initially
equal to $.112, $.098 and $.099 per Unit for the Target 5 Trust, Target
10 Trust and Global Target 15 Trust, respectively, divided by the number
of Units of the Trust outstanding. The deferred sales charge ($.0093,
$.0081 and $.0082 per Unit per month for the Target 5 Trust, Target 10
Trust and Global Target 15 Trust, respectively) will be assessed each
month commencing on January 20, 1999, and on the twentieth day of each
month thereafter (or if such day is not a business day, on the preceding
business day) through December 20, 1999. The total maximum sales charge
assessed to Unit holders on a per Unit basis is equivalent to 1.0% of
the Public Offering Price for Units purchased on the Initial Date of
Deposit. The total maximum sales charge as a percentage of the Public
Offering Price will vary subsequent to the Initial Date of Deposit due
to various factors but in no case will it exceed 1.3% of the Public
Offering Price (equivalent to 1.3% of the net amount invested, exclusive
of the deferred sales charge). The deferred sales charge will be paid
from funds in the Capital Account, if sufficient, or from the periodic
sale of Equity Securities. A pro rata share of accumulated dividends, if
any, in the Income Account is included in the Public Offering Price. In
addition, a portion of the Public Offering Price on Units purchased
prior to the earlier of six months after the Initial Date of Deposit or
the end of the initial offering period also consists of Equity
Securities in an amount sufficient to pay for all or a portion of the
costs incurred in establishing a Trust. The organizational and offering
costs will be deducted from the assets of a Trust as of the earlier of
six months after the Initial Date of Deposit or the end of the initial
offering period. See "Public Offering-How is the Public Offering Price
Determined?" in Part II of this Prospectus.
Estimated Net Distributions. The estimated net dividend distributions
per Unit (based on the most recent quarterly or semi-annual ordinary
dividend declared with respect to the Equity Securities which are
components of the DJIA (the "Domestic Equity Securities") and the most
recent interim and final ordinary dividend declared with respect to the
Foreign Equity Securities and converted into U.S. dollars, if
applicable, at the offer side of the exchange rate at the Evaluation
Time) at the opening of business on the Initial Date of Deposit was
$.2786, $.2577 and $.4280 for the Target 5 Trust, Target 10 Trust and
Global Target 15 Trust, respectively. This estimate will vary with
changes in a Trust's fees and expenses, in dividends received, in
currency exchange rates, foreign withholding, and with the sale of
Equity Securities. There is no assurance that the estimated net dividend
distributions will be realized in the future.
Portfolio Statistics. As of December 31, 1998, the average price to
earnings ratio of the Equity Securities in each Trust was 23.5, 27.3 and
19.0 for the Target 5 Trust, Target 10 Trust and Global Target 15 Trust,
respectively. As of December 31, 1998, the average market capitalization
(in billions) of the Equity Securities in each Trust was $46.7, $40.9
and $21.7 for the Target 5 Trust, Target 10 Trust and Global Target 15
Trust, respectively.
Dividend and Capital Distributions. Cash dividends received by a Trust
will be paid as part of the final liquidation distribution in the case
of Rollover Unit holders (as defined below) and others. Distributions of
funds in the Capital Account, if any, will be made to Rollover Unit
holders and others as part of the final liquidation distribution. Any
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distribution of income and/or capital will be net of expenses of a
Trust. Additionally, upon termination of a Trust, the Trustee will
distribute, upon surrender of Units, to each remaining Unit holder
(other than a Rollover Unit holder) his or her pro rata share of such
Trust's assets, less expenses, in the manner set forth under "Rights of
Unit Holders-How are Income and Capital Distributed?" in Part II of this
Prospectus. For distributions to Rollover Unit holders, see "Special
Redemption, Liquidation and Investment in a New Trust."
Secondary Market for Units. Although not obligated to do so, the Sponsor
may maintain a market for Units and offer to repurchase the Units at
prices based on the aggregate underlying U.S. dollar value of the Equity
Securities, plus or minus cash, if any, in the Capital and Income
Accounts of such Trust. If a secondary market is not maintained, a Unit
holder may still redeem his or her Units through the Trustee. See
"Rights of Unit Holders-How May Units be Redeemed?" in Part II of this
Prospectus.
Special Redemption, Liquidation and Investment in a New Trust. The
Sponsor intends to create a separate series of trusts (the "New Trusts")
in conjunction with the termination of each Trust. The portfolio of the
New Trusts will contain equity securities of the companies which satisfy
each New Trust's investment strategy at the time such New Trust is
established. If your Eligible Plan assets are invested in Units of a
Trust on or after the Rollover Notification Date (as set forth under
"Summary of Essential Information"), the Trustee, in its capacity as
distribution agent (the "Distribution Agent"), will redeem such Units
and reinvest the proceeds into a New Trust, provided such New Trust is
offered and Units are available. If you no longer wish to have your
Eligible Plan assets invested in a Trust you can change your Eligible
Plan allocation instructions at any time as permitted by your Eligible
Plan. Cash which is not invested in a New Trust will be distributed to
the Eligible Plan. That portion of the Eligible Plan assets which are
reinvested are referred to as "Rollover Unit holders." Rollover Unit
holders therefore will not receive a final liquidation distribution, but
will receive Units in a New Trust. This exchange option may be modified,
terminated or suspended. See "Rights of Unit Holders-Special Redemption,
Liquidation and Investment in a New Trust" in Part II of this Prospectus.
Termination. Each Trust will terminate on the Mandatory Termination
Date. Unit holders holding Units which are not reinvested as described
in "Special Redemption, Liquidation and Investment in a New Trust" will
receive a cash distribution within a reasonable time after their
respective Trust's termination. See "Rights of Unit Holders-How are
Income and Capital Distributed?" and "Other Information-How May the
Indenture be Amended or Terminated?" in Part II of this Prospectus.
Risk Factors. An investment in a Trust should be made with an
understanding of the risks associated therewith, including, among other
factors, the possible deterioration of either the financial condition of
the issuers or the general condition of the applicable stock market
(which, although being at historically high levels, have recently
experienced substantial volatility and significant declines),
governmental, political, economic and fiscal policies of the
representative countries (especially Hong Kong following the July 1,
1997 reversion to Chinese control), volatile interest rates, economic
recession, the lack of adequate financial information concerning an
issuer and exchange control restrictions impacting foreign issuers.
Investors in the Global Target 15 Trust should note that an investment
in a portfolio which contains foreign equity securities involves risks
in addition to those normally associated with an investment in a
portfolio consisting solely of domestic equity securities. Also, the
reversion of Hong Kong to Chinese control on July 1, 1997 may adversely
affect the Equity Securities of Hong Kong issuers contained in the
Global Target 15 Trust. In addition, the Global Target 15 Trust will be
subject to the risks of currency fluctuations associated with
investments in foreign Equity Securities trading in non-U.S. currencies.
An investment in the Target 5 Trust may subject a Unit holder to
additional risk due to the relative lack of diversity in their
portfolios since the portfolios contain only five stocks. Therefore,
Units of the Target 5 Trust may be subject to greater market risk than
other trusts which contain a more diversified portfolio of securities.
Each Trust is not actively managed and Equity Securities will not be
sold to take advantage of market fluctuations or changes in anticipated
rates of appreciation. Finally, each strategy has underperformed its
respective index or indices in certain years and is contrarian in
nature. The Trusts may not be appropriate investments for those who are
unable or unwilling to assume the risks involved generally with an
equity investment. Because of the contrarian nature of the Trusts and
the attributes of the common stocks which caused inclusion in the
portfolios, the Trusts may not be appropriate for investors seeking
either preservation of capital or high current income. The Trusts are
not designed to be a complete investment program for an investor. See
"What are Equity Securities?-Risk Factors" in Part II of this Prospectus.
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Summary of Essential Information
At the Opening of Business on the Initial Date of Deposit
of the Equity Securities-December 31, 1998
Sponsor: Nike Securities L.P.
Trustee: The Chase Manhattan Bank
Evaluator: First Trust Advisors L.P.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
The Dow (sm) The Dow (sm) Global Target
Target 5, Qualified Target 10, Qualified 15 Qualified
1999 Series 1999 Series 1999 Series
________________ ________________ ________________
<S> <C> <C> <C>
General Information
Initial Number of Units 15,298 15,430 15,490
Fractional Undivided Interest in the Trust per Unit 1/15,298 1/15,430 1/15,490
Public Offering Price:
Aggregate Offering Price Evaluation of
Equity Securities in Portfolio (1) $171,604 $150,846 $153,319
Aggregate Offering Price Evaluation
of Equity Securities per Unit $ 11.217 $ 9.776 $ 9.898
Maximum Sales Charge 1.0% of the Public Offering Price
per Unit (1.0% of the net amount invested, exclusive
of the deferred sales charge) (2) $ .112 $ .098 $ .099
Less Deferred Sales Charge per Unit $ (.112) $ (.098) $ (.099)
Public Offering Price per Unit (2) $ 11.217 $ 9.776 $ 9.898
Sponsor's Initial Repurchase Price per Unit (3) $ 11.217 $ 9.776 $ 9.898
Redemption Price per Unit (based on aggregate underlying
value of Equity Securities) (3) $ 11.217 $ 9.776 $ 9.898
CUSIP Number 30264S 858 30264S 866 30264S 874
Security Code 56323 56324 56325
Trustee's Annual Fee and out-of-pocket
expenses per Unit outstanding $ .0074 $ .0074 $ .0171
Evaluator's Annual Fee per Unit outstanding (4) $ .0025 $ .0025 $ .0025
Portfolio Supervisor's Annual Fee per Unit outstanding (5) $ .0025 $ .0025 $ .0025
Estimated Organizational and Offering Costs per Unit (6) $ .0130 $ .0140 $ .0150
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
First Settlement Date January 6, 1999
Rollover Notification Date December 21, 1999
Special Redemption and Liquidation Period December 22, 1999 to December 31, 1999
Mandatory Termination Date December 31, 1999
Discretionary Liquidation Amount A Trust may be terminated if the value of the Equity Securities is
less than the lower of $2,000,000 or 20% of the total value of Equity
Securities deposited in a Trust during the initial offering period.
______________
<FN>
(1) Each Equity Security is valued at the last closing sale price on the
relevant stock exchange (generally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the New
York Stock Exchange, 11:30 a.m. Eastern time on the London Stock
Exchange and 3:30 a.m. Eastern time on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange), on
the business day prior to the Initial Date of Deposit, or if no such
price exists at the closing ask price thereof. The aggregate value of
the Foreign Equity Securities in the Global Target 15 Trust represents
the U.S. dollar value based on the offering side value of the currency
exchange rate for the British pound sterling or the Hong Kong dollar at
the Evaluation Time on the business day prior to the Initial Date of
Deposit.
(2) The maximum sales charge consists entirely of a deferred sales
charge. See "Fee Table" contained herein and "Public Offering" in Part
II of this Prospectus for additional information regarding these
charges. On the Initial Date of Deposit there will be no accumulated
dividends in the Income Account. Anyone ordering Units after such date
will pay a pro rata share of any accumulated dividends in such Income
Account. The Public Offering Price as shown reflects the value of the
Equity Securities on the business day prior to the Initial Date of
Deposit and establishes the original proportionate relationship amongst
the individual securities. No sales to investors will be executed at
this price. Additional Equity Securities may be deposited during the day
of the Initial Date of Deposit which will be valued as of 4:00 p.m.
Eastern time and sold to investors at a Public Offering Price per Unit
based on this valuation.
(3) The Sponsor's Initial Repurchase Price per Unit and the Redemption
Price per Unit set forth above and until the earlier of six months after
the Initial Date of Deposit or the end of the initial offering period
include estimated organizational and offering costs per Unit. After such
date, the Sponsor's Repurchase Price per Unit and Redemption Price per
Unit will not include such estimated organizational and offering costs.
See "Rights of Unit Holders-How May Units be Redeemed?" in Part II of
this Prospectus.
(4) Evaluations for purposes of sale, purchase or redemption of Units
are made as of the close of trading (generally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time)
on the New York Stock Exchange on each day on which it is open.
(5) The Portfolio Supervisor's Annual Fee is payable to an affiliate of
the Sponsor. In addition, the Sponsor may be reimbursed by the Trustee
for bookkeeping and other administrative expenses currently at a maximum
annual rate of $.0010 per Unit.
(6) Investors will bear all or a portion of the costs incurred in
organizing their respective Trust (including costs of preparing the
registration statement, the Trust indenture and other closing documents,
registering Units with the Securities and Exchange Commission and
states, the initial audit of each Trust portfolio, legal fees and the
initial fees and expenses of the Trustee but not including the expenses
incurred in the printing of preliminary and final prospectuses, and
expenses incurred in the preparation and printing of brochures and other
advertising materials and any other selling expenses). Estimated
organizational and offering costs are included in the Public Offering
Price per Units and will be deducted from the assets of the Trusts at
the earlier of six months after the Initial Date of Deposit or the end
of the initial offering period. See "Public Offering" in Part II of this
Prospectus and "Statements of Net Assets."
</FN>
</TABLE>
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FEE TABLES
These Fee Tables are intended to help you to understand the costs and
expenses that you will bear directly or indirectly. See "Public
Offering" and "The FT Series-What are the Expenses and Charges?" in Part
II of this Prospectus. Although the Trusts have a term of approximately
one year and are unit investment trusts rather than mutual funds, this
information has been annualized to permit a comparison of fees,
assuming, upon the termination of each Trust, the principal amount and
distributions are rolled over into a New Trust subject only to the
deferred sales charge.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THE DOW (sm) THE DOW (sm) GLOBAL
TARGET 5 TARGET 10 TARGET 15
QUALIFIED QUALIFIED QUALIFIED
1999 SERIES 1999 SERIES 1999 SERIES
_____________ _____________ _____________
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
UNIT HOLDER TRANSACTION EXPENSES
Initial sales charge imposed on purchase
(as a percentage of public offering price) 0.00%(a) $.000 0.00%(a) $.000 0.00%(a) $.000
Deferred sales charge
(as a percentage of public offering price) 1.00%(b) .112 1.00%(b) .098 1.00%(b) .099
______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______
1.00% $.112 1.00% $.098 1.00% $.099
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
ORGANIZATIONAL AND OFFERING COSTS
Estimated Organizational and Offering Costs
(as a percentage of public offering price) .116%(c) $.0130 .143%(c) $.0140 .152%(c) $.0150
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
ESTIMATED ANNUAL TRUST OPERATING EXPENSES
(as a percentage of average net assets)
Trustee's fee, portfolio supervision, bookkeeping,
administrative and evaluation fees .100% $.0115 .115% $.0115 .114% $.0115
Other operating expenses .025% .0029 .029% .0029 .104% .0106
______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______
Total .125% $.0144 .144% $.0144 .218% $.0221
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
</TABLE>
An investor would pay the following expenses on a $1,000 investment,
assuming the estimated operating expense ratio and a 5% annual return on
the investment throughout the periods.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXAMPLES
The Dow (sm) Target 5 The Dow (sm) Target 10 Global Target 15
Qualified 1999 Series Qualified 1999 Series Qualified 1999 Series
_____________________ ______________________ _____________________
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1 Year $ 12 $ 13 $ 14
3 Years $ 39 $ 40 $ 43
5 Years $ 67 $ 69 $ 74
10 Years $147 $152 $162
The above examples assume reinvestment of all dividends and
distributions and utilizes a 5% annual rate of return as mandated by
Securities and Exchange Commission regulations applicable to mutual
funds. 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 example.
______________
<FN>
(a) There is no initial sales charge assessed on Trust Units.
(b) The actual fee is $.0093, $.0081 and $.0082 per Unit per month for
the Target 5 Trust, Target 10 Trust and Global Target 15 Trust,
respectively, irrespective of purchase or redemption price deducted each
month over the life of a Trust. If the Unit price exceeds $11.217,
$9.776 and $9.898 per Unit for the Target 5 Trust, Target 10 Trust and
Global Target 15 Trust, respectively, the deferred sales charge will be
less than 1.0%. If the Unit price is less than $11.217, $9.776 and
$9.898 per Unit for the Target 5 Trust, Target 10 Trust and Global
Target 15 Trust, respectively, the deferred sales charge will exceed
1.0%. Units purchased subsequent to the initial deferred sales charge
payment will be subject only to the remaining deferred sales charge
payments.
(c) Investors will bear all or a portion of the costs incurred in
organizing their respective Trust (including costs of preparing the
registration statement, the Trust indenture and other closing documents,
registering Units with the Securities and Exchange Commission and
states, the initial audit of each Trust portfolio, legal fees and the
initial fees and expenses of the Trustee). Estimated organizational and
offering costs are included in the Public Offering Price per Unit and
will be deducted from the assets of a Trust as of the earlier of six
months after the Initial Date of Deposit or the end of the initial
offering period.
</FN>
</TABLE>
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
The Sponsor, Nike Securities L.P., and Unit Holders
FT 290
We have audited the accompanying statements of net assets, including the
schedules of investments, of FT 290, comprised of The Dow (sm) Target 5,
Qualified 1999 Series, The Dow (sm) Target 10, Qualified 1999 Series and
Global Target 15, Qualified 1999 Series, as of the opening of business
on December 31, 1998. These statements of net assets are the
responsibility of the Trusts' Sponsor. Our responsibility is to express
an opinion on these statements of net assets 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 statements of net assets
are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
statements of net assets. Our procedures included confirmation of the
letter of credit allocated among the Trusts on December 31, 1998. An
audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by the Sponsor, as well as evaluating the
overall presentation of the statements of net assets. We believe that
our audit of the statements of net assets provides a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
In our opinion, the statements of net assets referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of FT 290,
comprised of The Dow (sm) Target 5, Qualified 1999 Series, The Dow (sm)
Target 10, Qualified 1999 Series and Global Target 15, Qualified 1999
Series, at the opening of business on December 31, 1998 in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Chicago, Illinois
December 31, 1998
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Statements of Net Assets
FT 290
At the Opening of Business on the
Initial Date of Deposit-December 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
The Dow (sm) Target The Dow (sm) Target Global Target 15
5, Qualified 10, Qualified Qualified
1999 Series 1999 Series 1999 Series
________________ _________________ ________________
<S> <C> <C> <C>
NET ASSETS
Investment in Equity Securities represented
by purchase contracts (1) (2) $171,604 $150,846 $153,319
Less accrued organizational and offering costs (3) (199) (216) (232)
________ ________ ________
Net assets $171,405 $150,630 $153,087
======== ======== ========
Units outstanding 15,298 15,430 15,490
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS
Cost to investors (4) $171,604 $150,846 $153,319
Less sales charge (4) (0) (0) (0)
Less estimated organizational and offering costs (3) (199) (216) (232)
________ ________ ________
Net assets $171,405 $150,630 $153,087
======== ======== ========
<FN>
NOTES TO STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS
(1) Aggregate cost of the Equity Securities listed under "Schedule of
Investments" for each Trust is based on their aggregate underlying value.
(2) An irrevocable letter of credit totaling $600,000 issued by The
Chase Manhattan Bank, which will be allocated among each of the three
Trusts in FT 290, has been deposited with the Trustee as collateral,
covering the monies necessary for the purchase of the Equity Securities
pursuant to purchase contracts for such Equity Securities.
(3) A portion of the Public Offering Price on Units purchased prior to
the earlier of six months after the Initial Date of Deposit or the end
of the initial offering period consists of Equity Securities in an
amount sufficient to pay for all or a portion of the costs incurred in
establishing the Trusts. These costs have been estimated at $.0130,
$.0140 and $.0150 per Unit for the Target 5 Trust, Target 10 Trust and
Global Target 15 Trust, respectively, based upon the expected number of
Units to be created of each respective Trust. A distribution will be
made as of the earlier of six months after the Initial Date of Deposit
or the end of the initial offering period to an account maintained by
the Trustee from which the organizational and offering cost obligation
of the investors to the Sponsor will be satisfied. To the extent the
number of Units issued is larger or smaller than the estimate, the
actual distribution per Unit as of the earlier of six months after the
Initial Date of Deposit or the end of the initial offering period, may
differ from that set forth above.
(4) No initial sales charge will be assessed on Trust Units. A deferred
sales charge aggregating $.112, $.098 and $.099 per Unit for the Target
5 Trust, Target 10 Trust and Global Target 15 Trust, respectively, which
will be paid to the Sponsor in twelve equal monthly installments of
$.0093, $.0081 and $.0082 per Unit per month for the Target 5 Trust,
Target 10 Trust and Global Target 15 Trust, respectively, beginning on
January 20, 1999 and on the twentieth day of each month thereafter (or
if such date is not a business day, on the preceding business day)
through December 20, 1999, will be assessed on Trust Units outstanding
on each installment payment date. Units redeemed will not be subject to
the deferred sales charge installment payments remaining at the time of
redemption.
</FN>
</TABLE>
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Schedule of Investments
THE DOW(SM) TARGET 5, QUALIFIED 1999 SERIES
FT 290
At the Opening of Business on the
Initial Date of Deposit-December 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Percentage
Number of Aggregate Market Cost of Equity Current
of Ticker Symbol and Name of Offering Value per Securities to Dividend
Shares Issuer of Equity Securities (1) Price Share the Trust (2) Yield (3)
______ _______________________________ ____________ _________ _____________ _________
<C> <S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
751 CAT Caterpillar Inc. 20% $45.688 $34,312 2.63%
619 DD E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company 20% 55.438 34,316 2.53%
685 GT Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 20% 50.125 34,336 2.39%
783 IP International Paper Company 20% 43.813 34,305 2.28%
630 MO Philip Morris Companies, Inc. 20% 54.500 34,335 3.23%
_______ _________
Total Investments 100% $171,604
======= =========
______________
<FN>
(1) All Equity Securities are represented by regular way contracts to
purchase such Equity Securities for the performance of which an
irrevocable letter of credit has been deposited with the Trustee. The
purchase contracts for the Equity Securities were entered into by the
Sponsor on December 31, 1998. The Trust has a mandatory termination date
of December 31, 1999.
(2) The cost of the Equity Securities to the Trust represents the
aggregate underlying value with respect to the Equity Securities
acquired (generally determined by the closing sale prices of the Equity
Securities on December 30, 1998, the business day prior to the Initial
Date of Deposit). The valuation of the Equity Securities has been
determined by the Evaluator, an affiliate of the Sponsor. The aggregate
underlying value of the Equity Securities on the Initial Date of Deposit
was $171,604. Cost and loss to Sponsor relating to the Equity Securities
sold to the Trust were $174,461 and $2,857, respectively.
(3) Current Dividend Yield for each Equity Security was calculated by
annualizing the last quarterly or semi-annual ordinary dividend declared
on that Equity Security and dividing the result by that Equity
Security's closing sale price on the business day prior to the Initial
Date of Deposit.
</FN>
</TABLE>
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Schedule of Investments
THE DOW(SM) TARGET 10, QUALIFIED 1999 SERIES
FT 290
At the Opening of Business on the
Initial Date of Deposit-December 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Percentage
Number of Aggregate Market Cost of Equity Current
of Ticker Symbol and Name of Offering Value per Securities to Dividend
Shares Issuer of Equity Securities (1) Price Share the Trust (2) Yield (3)
______ _______________________________ ____________ _________ ___________ _________
<C> <S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
330 CAT Caterpillar Inc. 10% $45.688 $15,077 2.63%
179 CHV Chevron Corporation 10% 84.188 15,070 2.90%
272 DD E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company 10% 55.438 15,079 2.53%
208 EK Eastman Kodak Company 10% 72.438 15,067 2.43%
207 GM General Motors Corporation 10% 72.938 15,098 2.74%
301 GT Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 10% 50.125 15,088 2.39%
344 IP International Paper Company 10% 43.813 15,072 2.28%
206 MMM Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing
Company 10% 73.188 15,077 3.01%
141 JPM J.P. Morgan & Company, Inc. 10% 107.250 15,122 3.69%
277 MO Philip Morris Companies, Inc. 10% 54.500 15,096 3.23%
_______ ________
Total Investments 100% $150,846
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<FN>
(1) All Equity Securities are represented by regular way contracts to
purchase such Equity Securities for the performance of which an
irrevocable letter of credit has been deposited with the Trustee. The
purchase contracts for the Equity Securities were entered into by the
Sponsor on December 31, 1998. The Trust has a mandatory termination date
of December 31, 1999.
(2) The cost of the Equity Securities to the Trust represents the
aggregate underlying value with respect to the Equity Securities
acquired (generally determined by the closing sale prices of the Equity
Securities on December 30, 1998, the business day prior to the Initial
Date of Deposit). The valuation of the Equity Securities has been
determined by the Evaluator, an affiliate of the Sponsor. The aggregate
underlying value of the Equity Securities on the Initial Date of Deposit
was $150,846. Cost and loss to Sponsor relating to the Equity Securities
sold to the Trust were $151,822 and $976, respectively.
(3) Current Dividend Yield for each Equity Security was calculated by
annualizing the last quarterly or semi-annual ordinary dividend declared
on that Equity Security and dividing the result by that Equity
Security's closing sale price on the business day prior to the Initial
Date of Deposit.
</FN>
</TABLE>
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Schedule of Investments
GLOBAL TARGET 15, QUALIFIED 1999 SERIES
FT 290
At the Opening of Business on the
Initial Date of Deposit-December 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Percentage
Number of Aggregate Market Cost of Equity Current
of Offering Value per Securities to Dividend
Shares Name of Issuer of Equity Securities (1) Price Share the Trust (2) Yield (3)
______ _______________________________________ ___________ ________ ____________ ________
<C> <S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
DJIA COMPANIES:
_______________
226 Caterpillar Inc. 6.73% $45.688 $10,325 2.63%
182 E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company 6.58% 55.438 10,090 2.53%
206 Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 6.74% 50.125 10,326 2.39%
231 International Paper Company 6.60% 43.813 10,121 2.28%
190 Philip Morris Companies, Inc. 6.75% 54.500 10,355 3.23%
FT INDEX COMPANIES:
___________________
1,906 Blue Circle Industries Plc 6.44% 5.179 9,872 4.74%
1,536 British Airways Plc 6.78% 6.772 10,401 5.07%
1,480 Marks & Spencer Plc 6.62% 6.859 10,151 4.38%
1,224 Royal & Sun Alliance Plc 6.55% 8.200 10,037 4.81%
1,837 Tate & Lyle Plc 6.63% 5.530 10,159 5.53%
HANG SENG INDEX COMPANIES:
__________________________
13,500 Amoy Properties Limited 6.59% 0.749 10,109 8.28%
17,000 Henderson Investment Ltd. 6.62% 0.597 10,150 5.19%
14,000 Hongkong & Shanghai Hotel 6.78% 0.742 10,393 4.87%
7,000 Hysan Development Company Ltd. 6.87% 1.504 10,528 5.45%
7,000 Wharf Holdings Ltd. 6.72% 1.472 10,302 6.84%
______ ________
Total Investments 100% $153,319
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______________
<FN>
(1) All Equity Securities are represented by regular way contracts to
purchase such Equity Securities for the performance of which an
irrevocable letter of credit has been deposited with the Trustee. The
purchase contracts for the Equity Securities were entered into by the
Sponsor on December 30 and December 31, 1998. The Trust has a mandatory
termination date of December 31, 1999.
(2) The cost of the Equity Securities to the Trust represents the
aggregate underlying value with respect to the Equity Securities
acquired-generally determined by the closing sale prices of the Equity
Securities on the applicable exchange (converted into U.S. dollars at
the offer side of the exchange rate at the Evaluation Time) at the close
of business on December 30, 1998, the business day prior to the Initial
Date of Deposit. The valuation of the Equity Securities has been
determined by the Evaluator, an affiliate of the Sponsor. Such aggregate
underlying value of the Equity Securities on the business day prior to
the Initial Date of Deposit was $153,319. Cost and loss to Sponsor
relating to the Equity Securities sold to the Trust were $155,823 and
$2,504, respectively.
(3) Current Dividend Yield for each Equity Security was calculated by
adding together the most recent interim and final ordinary dividends
declared in the case of the FT Index Companies and the Hang Seng Index
Companies, or annualizing the last quarterly or semi-annual ordinary
dividend declared in the case of the DJIA Companies, and dividing the
result by that Equity Security's closing sale price at the close of
business on the business day prior to the Initial Date of Deposit.
Generally, United Kingdom and Hong Kong companies pay one interim and
one final dividend per fiscal year while United States companies usually
pay dividends quarterly or semi-annually.
</FN>
</TABLE>
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FIRST TRUST (registered trademark)
The Dow (sm) Target 5, Qualified 1999 Series
The Dow (sm) Target 10, Qualified 1999 Series
Global Target 15, Qualified 1999 Series
Prospectus
Part I
Nike Securities L.P.
1001 Warrenville Road, Suite 300
Lisle, Illinois 60532
1-630-241-4141
Trustee:
The Chase Manhattan Bank
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New York, New York 10004-2413
1-800-682-7520
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THIS PART ONE MUST BE
ACCOMPANIED BY PART TWO.
When Units of the Trusts are no longer available, or for investors who
will reinvest into subsequent series of the Trusts, this Prospectus may
be used as a preliminary prospectus for a future series; in which case
investors should note the following:
INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO AMENDMENT. A REGISTRATION
STATEMENT RELATING TO SECURITIES OF A FUTURE SERIES HAS BEEN FILED WITH
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. THESE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD
NOR MAY OFFERS TO BUY BE ACCEPTED PRIOR TO THE TIME THE REGISTRATION
STATEMENT BECOMES EFFECTIVE.
THE PROSPECTUS SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL OR THE SOLICITATION
OF AN OFFER TO BUY NOR SHALL THERE BE ANY SALE OF THESE SECURITIES IN
ANY STATE IN WHICH SUCH OFFER, SOLICITATION OR SALE WOULD BE UNLAWFUL
PRIOR TO REGISTRATION OR QUALIFICATION UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY
SUCH STATE.
January 4, 1999
as amended January 8, 1999
PLEASE RETAIN THIS PROSPECTUS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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Part II of II
First Trust (registered trademark)
QUALIFIED TARGET TRUST SERIES
FT Series
Prospectus Part II
Dated January 4, 1999
THIS PART II OF THE PROSPECTUS MAY NOT BE DISTRIBUTED UNLESS ACCOMPANIED
BY PART I. BOTH PARTS OF THIS PROSPECTUS SHOULD BE RETAINED FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
FURTHER DETAIL REGARDING CERTAIN OF THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE
PROSPECTUS IN THE FORM OF AN "INFORMATION SUPPLEMENT" MAY BE OBTAINED BY
CALLING THE TRUSTEE AT 1-800-682-7520.
What is the FT Series?
The FT Series is one of a series of investment companies created by the
Sponsor, all of which are generally similar, but each of which is
separate and is designated by a different series number. The FT Series
was formerly known as The First Trust Special Situations Trust Series.
This Series consists of the underlying separate unit investment trusts
set forth in Part I of this Prospectus. These underlying trusts are
designated herein as the "Target 5 Trust," "Target 10 Trust" and "Global
Target 15 Trust" and may sometimes be referred to individually as a
"Trust" and collectively as the "Trusts." The Target 5 Trust and Target
10 Trust may sometimes be referred to individually as a "Domestic Trust"
and collectively as the "Domestic Trusts" while the Global Target 15
Trust may sometimes be referred to as the "International Trust." Each
Trust was created under the laws of the State of New York pursuant to a
Trust Agreement (the "Indenture"), dated the Initial Date of Deposit,
with Nike Securities L.P., as Sponsor, The Chase Manhattan Bank, as
Trustee and First Trust Advisors L.P., as Portfolio Supervisor and
Evaluator.
On the Initial Date of Deposit, the Trust acquired confirmations of
contracts for the purchase of common stocks issued by companies which
provide income and are considered to have the potential for capital
appreciation (the "Equity Securities"), together with an irrevocable
letter or letters of credit of a financial institution in an amount at
least equal to the purchase price of such Equity Securities. In exchange
for the deposit of securities or contracts to purchase securities in a
Trust, the Trustee delivered to the Sponsor documents evidencing the
entire ownership of such Trust.
THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR HAS THE COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY
OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A
CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
First Trust (registered trademark)
1-800-621-9533
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The deposit of the Equity Securities on the Initial Date of Deposit
established a percentage relationship between the amounts of Equity
Securities in a Trust's portfolio, as set forth in Part I of this
Prospectus under "Schedule of Investments" for each Trust. Following the
Initial Date of Deposit, additional Equity Securities or cash (including
a letter of credit) with instructions to purchase additional Equity
Securities may be deposited in a Trust. Units may be continuously
offered for sale to the public by means of this Prospectus, resulting in
a potential increase in the outstanding number of Units of such Trust.
Any deposit of additional Equity Securities or the purchase of
additional Equity Securities pursuant to a cash deposit will duplicate,
as nearly as is practicable, the original proportionate relationship and
not the actual proportionate relationship on the subsequent Date of
Deposit, since the two may differ due to the sale, redemption or
liquidation of any of the Equity Securities deposited in a Trust on the
Initial, or any subsequent, Date of Deposit. See "Rights of Unit Holders-
How May Equity Securities be Removed from a Trust?" Since the prices of
the underlying Equity Securities will fluctuate daily, the ratio, on a
market value basis, will also change daily. The portion of Equity
Securities represented by each Unit will not change as a result of the
deposit of additional Equity Securities in a Trust. If cash is
deposited, however, existing and new investors may experience a dilution
of their investment and a reduction in their anticipated income because
of fluctuations in the prices of the Equity Securities between the time
of the cash deposit and the purchase of the Equity Securities and
because such Trust will pay the associated brokerage fees. To minimize
this effect, the Trusts will try to purchase the Equity Securities as
close to the evaluation time as possible. An affiliate of the Trustee
may receive these brokerage fees or the Trustee may, from time to time,
retain and pay compensation to the Sponsor (or an affiliate of the
Sponsor) to act as agent for a Trust with respect to acquiring Equity
Securities for a Trust. In acting in such capacity, the Sponsor or its
affiliate will be subject to the restrictions under the Investment
Company Act of 1940, as amended.
To the extent that Units of a Trust are redeemed, the aggregate value of
the Equity Securities in such Trust will be reduced, and the undivided
fractional interest represented by each outstanding Unit of such Trust
will increase. However, if additional Units are issued by a Trust in
connection with the deposit of additional Equity Securities or cash, the
aggregate value of the Equity Securities in such Trust will be increased
by amounts allocable to additional Units, and the fractional undivided
interest represented by each Unit of such Trust will be decreased
proportionately. See "Rights of Unit Holders-How May Units be Redeemed?"
What are the Expenses and Charges?
With the exception of brokerage fees discussed above and bookkeeping and
other administrative services provided to the Trusts, for which the
Sponsor may be reimbursed in amounts as set forth under "Summary of
Essential Information" in Part I, the Sponsor will not receive any fees
in connection with its activities relating to the Trusts.
First Trust Advisors L.P., an affiliate of the Sponsor, will receive an
annual supervisory fee as set forth under "Summary of Essential
Information" in Part I of this Prospectus for providing portfolio
supervisory services for the Trusts. Such fee is based on the number of
Units outstanding in a Trust on January 1 of each year, except for the
year or years in which an initial offering period occurs in which case
the fee for a month is based on the number of Units outstanding at the
end of such month. In providing such supervisory services, the Portfolio
Supervisor may purchase research services from a variety of sources
which may include underwriters or dealers of the Trusts.
First Trust Advisors L.P., in its capacity as the Evaluator for the
Trusts, will receive an annual evaluation fee as set forth under
"Summary of Essential Information" in Part I of the Prospectus for
providing evaluation services for the Trusts. Such fee is based on the
number of Units outstanding in a Trust on January 1 of each year, except
for the year or years in which an initial offering period occurs in
which case the fee for a month is based on the largest number of Units
in a Trust outstanding during the period for which the compensation is
paid.
The Trustee pays certain expenses of a Trust for which it is reimbursed
by such Trust. The Trustee will receive for its ordinary recurring
services to a Trust an annual fee as indicated in the "Summary of
Essential Information" in Part I. Such fee will be based on the largest
number of Units outstanding in a Trust during the calendar year, except
during the initial offering period, in which case the fee is calculated
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based on the largest number of Units in a Trust outstanding during the
period for which the compensation is paid. For a discussion of the
services performed by the Trustee pursuant to its obligations under the
Indenture, see "Rights of Unit Holders."
The fees described above are payable from the Income Account of a Trust
to the extent funds are available, and then from the Capital Account of
such Trust. Since funds being held in the Capital and Income Accounts
are for payment of expenses and redemptions and since such Accounts are
noninterest-bearing to Unit holders, the Trustee benefits thereby. Part
of the Trustee's compensation for its services to a Trust is expected to
result from the use of these funds. Because the above fees are generally
calculated based on the largest aggregate number of Units of a Trust
outstanding during a calendar year, the per Unit amounts set forth under
"Summary of Essential Information" in Part I of this Prospectus will be
higher during any year in which redemptions of Units occur.
Each of the above mentioned fees may be increased without approval of
the Unit holders by amounts not exceeding proportionate increases under
the category "All Services Less Rent of Shelter" in the Consumer Price
Index published by the United States Department of Labor. In addition,
with respect to the fees payable to the Sponsor or an affiliate of the
Sponsor for providing bookkeeping and other administrative services,
supervisory services and evaluation services, such individual fees may
exceed the actual costs of providing such services for a Trust, but at
no time will the total amount received for such services rendered to all
unit investment trusts of which Nike Securities L.P. is the Sponsor in
any calendar year exceed the actual cost to the Sponsor or its affiliate
of supplying such services in such year.
The following additional charges are or may be incurred by a Trust: a
quarterly fee payable by the Dow Target 5, Qualified 1999 Series and
the Dow Target 10, Qualified 1999 Series for a license from Dow Jones &
Company, Inc. for the use by the Trusts of certain trademarks and trade
names; all legal expenses of the Trustee incurred by or in connection
with its responsibilities under the Indenture; the expenses and costs of
any action undertaken by the Trustee to protect a Trust and the rights
and interests of the Unit holders; fees of the Trustee for any
extraordinary services performed under the Indenture; indemnification of
the Trustee for any loss, liability or expense incurred by it without
negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct on its part, arising out of
or in connection with its acceptance or administration of a Trust; any
offering costs incurred after the earlier of six months from the Initial
Date of Deposit or the end of the initial offering period;
indemnification of the Sponsor for any loss, liability or expense
incurred without gross negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct in
acting as Depositor of a Trust; foreign custodial and transaction fees,
if any, in the case of the International Trust; all taxes and other
government charges imposed upon the Equity Securities or any part of a
Trust (no such taxes or charges are being levied or made or, to the
knowledge of the Sponsor, contemplated). The above expenses and the
Trustee's annual fee, when paid or owing to the Trustee, are secured by
a lien on a Trust. In addition, the Trustee is empowered to sell Equity
Securities in a Trust in order to make funds available to pay all these
amounts if funds are not otherwise available in the Income and Capital
Accounts of a Trust. Since the Equity Securities are all common stocks
and the income stream produced by dividend payments is unpredictable,
the Sponsor cannot provide any assurance that dividends will be
sufficient to meet any or all expenses of a Trust. As described above,
if dividends are insufficient to cover expenses, it is likely that
Equity Securities will have to be sold to meet Trust expenses.
Compensation or other consideration received by the Sponsor and its
affiliates on Units held in Eligible Plans offered to employees of the
Sponsor and its affiliates will be remitted to such Eligible Plans to
the extent the receipt of such compensation or other consideration by
the Sponsor or its affiliates is not permitted by ERISA.
What is the Federal Tax Status of Unit Holders?
Each Trust is not an association taxable as a corporation for federal
income tax purposes. Because the Eligible Plans are exempt from tax
under Sections 501(a) or 457 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended, while Units are held by Eligible Plans, neither such Eligible
Plans nor any participating employee will be taxed on income from a Trust.
In the opinion of Carter, Ledyard & Milburn, Special Counsel to the
Trusts for New York tax matters, under the existing income tax laws of
the State of New York, each Trust is not an association taxable as a
corporation.
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Investors in the Global Target 15 Trust should note that dividends paid
on Equity Securities listed on the FT Index will be subject to
withholding taxes and that stamp or transfer taxes may be assessed on
the purchase or sale of the Foreign Equity Securities. Unit holders
should consult their tax advisers as to the tax consequences of
ownership of the Units of the Trusts applicable to their particular
circumstances.
PORTFOLIO
What are the Equity Securities?
The objective of each Trust is to provide an above-average total return.
Each Trust seeks to achieve its stated objective through a combination
of capital appreciation and dividend income. While the objectives of the
Trusts are the same, each Trust follows a different investment strategy
(set forth below) in order to achieve its stated objective.
Domestic Trusts
The Target 5 Trust consists of the five companies with the lowest per
share stock price of the ten companies in the Dow Jones Industrial
Average ("DJIA") that have the highest dividend yield as of the Domestic
Stock Selection Date.
The Target 10 Trust consists of the ten common stocks in the DJIA that
have the highest dividend yield as of the Domestic Stock Selection Date.
International Trust
The Global Target 15 Trust consists of 15 common stocks of companies
which are components of the DJIA, the FT Index or the Hang Seng Index,
respectively. Specifically, the portfolio of the Global Target 15 Trust
consists of common stocks of the five companies with the lowest per
share stock price of the ten companies in each of the DJIA, FT Index and
the Hang Seng Index, respectively, that have the highest dividend yield
in the respective index as of the Domestic Stock Selection Date in the
case of the DJIA stocks and the Foreign Stock Selection Date in the case
of the FT Index stocks and Hang Seng Index stocks.
The yield for each Equity Security contained in a Domestic Trust or
listed on the DJIA was calculated by annualizing the last quarterly or
semi-annual ordinary dividend declared and dividing the result by the
market value of such Equity Security as of the close of business on the
Domestic Stock Selection Date. The yield for each Equity Security listed
on the FT Index or the Hang Seng Index was calculated by adding together
the most recent interim and final dividend declared and dividing the
result by the market value of such Equity Security as of the close of
business on the Foreign Stock Selection Date. An investment in a Trust
involves the purchase of a quality portfolio of attractive equities in
one convenient purchase. Investing in stocks with high dividend yields
may be effective in achieving certain of the Trust's investment
objectives, because regular dividends are common for established
companies, and dividends have accounted for a substantial portion of the
total return on stocks of each comparative index as a group. Due to the
short duration of the Trusts, there is no guarantee that either a
Trust's objective will be achieved or that a Trust will provide for
capital appreciation in excess of such Trust's expenses.
"Dow SM," "Dow Jones Industrial Average SM" and "DJIA SM" are service
marks of Dow Jones & Company, Inc. ("Dow Jones") and have been licensed
for use for certain purposes by First Trust Advisors L.P., an affiliate
of the Sponsor. None of the Trusts, including, and in particular, the
Target 5 Trust and the Target 10 Trust, are endorsed, sold, or promoted
by Dow Jones, and Dow Jones makes no representation regarding the
advisability of investing in such products.
In addition, the publishers of the Standard & Poor's 500 Composite Stock
Price Index ("S&P 500 Index"), FT Index and the Hang Seng Index are not
affiliated with the Sponsor and have not participated in the creation of
the Trusts or the selection of the Equity Securities included therein.
There is, of course, no guarantee that the objective of the Trusts will
be achieved.
Any changes in the components of any of the respective indices made
after the respective Stock Selection Date will not cause a change in the
identity of the common stocks included in a Trust, including any
additional Equity Securities deposited thereafter.
Investors should note that the above criteria were applied to the Equity
Securities selected for inclusion in the Trust Portfolios as of the
respective Stock Selection Date. Since the Sponsor may deposit
additional Equity Securities which were originally selected through this
process, the Sponsor may continue to sell Units of the Trusts even
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though the yields on these Equity Securities may have changed subsequent
to the Initial Date of Deposit. These Equity Securities may no longer be
included in the respective index or may not currently meet a Trust's
selection criteria, and therefore, such Equity Securities would no
longer be chosen for deposit into the Trusts if the selection process
was to be performed again at a later time.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average SM
The DJIA was first published in The Wall Street Journal in 1896.
Initially consisting of just 12 stocks, the DJIA expanded to 20 stocks
in 1916 and to its present size of 30 stocks on October 1, 1928. The
stocks are 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. However, on March 17, 1997 four companies were added to the
DJIA replacing Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Texaco, Inc., Westinghouse
Electric Corporation and Woolworth Corporation. The companies added to
the DJIA were Hewlett-Packard Co., Johnson & Johnson, Travelers Group,
Inc. and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Pursuant to the October, 1998 merger of
Travelers Group, Inc. and Citicorp, the combined entity changed its name
to Citigroup Inc. and remains a component of the DJIA. 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. The following is
a list of the companies which currently comprise the DJIA.
AT&T Corporation Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Allied Signal Hewlett-Packard Co.
Aluminum Company of America International Business Machines
Corporation
American Express Company International Paper Company
Boeing Company Johnson & Johnson
Caterpillar Inc. McDonald's Corporation
Chevron Corporation Merck & Company, Inc.
Citigroup Inc. Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing
Company
Coca-Cola Company J.P. Morgan & Company, Inc.
Walt Disney Company Philip Morris Companies, Inc.
E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Procter & Gamble Company
Company
Eastman Kodak Company Sears, Roebuck & Company
Exxon Corporation Union Carbide Corporation
General Electric Company United Technologies Corporation
General Motors Corporation Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
The Financial Times Industrial Ordinary Share Index
The FT Index began as the Financial News Industrial Ordinary Share Index
in London in 1935 and became the Financial Times Industrial Ordinary
Share Index in 1947. The Financial Times Ordinary Index is calculated by
FTSE International Ltd ("FTSE"). All copyright in the Index Constituent
list vests in FTSE. The FT Index is comprised of 30 common stocks chosen
by the editors of The Financial Times as representative of the British
industry and commerce. This index is an unweighted average of the share
prices of selected companies, which are highly capitalized, major
factors in their industries and their stocks are widely held by
individuals and institutional investors. Changes in the components of
the FT Index are made entirely by the editors of The Financial Times
without consultation with the companies, the stock exchange or any
official agency. For the sake of continuity, changes are made rarely.
However, on June 8, 1998 Prudential Corporation Plc replaced Courtaulds
Plc. Most substitutions have been the result of mergers or because of
poor share performance, but from time to time, changes may be made to
achieve a better representation. The components of the FT Index may be
changed at any time for any reason. The following stocks are currently
represented in the FT Index:
ASDA Group Granada Group Plc
Allied Domecq Plc Guest Keen & Nettlefolds (GKN) Plc
BG Plc Imperial Chemical Industries Plc
BOC Group Lloyds TSB Group Plc
BP Amoco Plc Lucas Varity Plc
BTR Plc Marks & Spencer Plc
Blue Circle Industries Plc National Westminster Bank
Boots Company Plc Peninsular & Oriental Steam
Navigation Company
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British Airways Plc Prudential Corporation Plc
British Telecommunications Reuters Holdings
Plc
Cadbury Schweppes Plc Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Group
Diageo Plc Scottish Power Plc
EMI Group Plc SmithKline Beecham
General Electric Company Plc Tate & Lyle Plc
Glaxo Wellcome Plc Vodafone Plc
The Hang Seng Index
The Hang Seng Index was first published in 1969 and presently consists
of 33 of the 358 stocks currently listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong
Kong Ltd. (the "Hong Kong Stock Exchange"), and it includes companies
intended to represent four major market sectors: commerce and industry,
finance, properties and utilities. The Hang Seng Index is a recognized
indicator of stock market performance in Hong Kong. It is computed on an
arithmetic basis, weighted by market capitalization, and is therefore
strongly influenced by stocks with large market capitalizations. The
Hang Seng Index represents approximately 70% of the total market
capitalization of the stocks listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. On
January 27, 1998, China Telecom Ltd. and Shanghai Industrial Holdings
Ltd. were added to the Hang Seng Index replacing Shun Tak Holdings Ltd.
and South China Morning Post Holdings Ltd. The Hang Seng Index is
currently comprised of the companies on the following list:
Amoy Properties Ltd. Hong Kong and China Gas
Bank of East Asia Hong Kong Electric Holdings Ltd.
CLP Holdings Ltd. Hong Kong & Shanghai Hotels,
Limited
Cathay Pacific Airways Hong Kong Telecommunications Ltd.
Cheung Kong Hopewell Holdings
Cheung Kong Infrastructure Holdings Hutchison Whampoa
Ltd.
China Resources Enterprise Ltd. Hysan Development Company Ltd.
China Telecom Ltd. New World Development Co. Ltd.
Citic Pacific Shanghai Industrial Holdings Ltd.
First Pacific Company Ltd. Shangri-La Asia Ltd.
Great Eagle Holdings Ltd. Sino Land Co. Ltd.
Guangdong Investment Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.
HSBC Holdings Plc Swire Pacific (A)
Hang Lung Development Company Television Broadcasts
Hang Seng Bank Wharf Holdings Ltd.
Henderson Investment Ltd. Wheelock & Co.
Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd.
Except as previously described, neither the publishers of the S&P 500
Index, DJIA, FT Index nor the Hang Seng Index have granted the Trusts or
the Sponsor a license to use their respective Index. Units of the Trusts
are not designed so that prices will parallel or correlate with
movements in any particular index or a combination thereof and it is
expected that their prices will not parallel or correlate with such
movements. The publishers of the S&P 500 Index, DJIA, FT Index and the
Hang Seng Index have not participated in any way in the creation of the
Trusts or in the selection of stocks in the Trusts and have not approved
any information related thereto.
Hypothetical Performance Information
The following table and charts show hypothetical performance and
information for the strategies employed by each Trust and the actual
performance of the S&P 500 Index, FT Index, the Hang Seng Index, the
DJIA, and a combination of the FT Index, Hang Seng Index and the DJIA
(the "Cumulative Index Returns"). All of the figures set forth below
have been adjusted to take into account the effect of currency exchange
rate fluctuations of the U.S. dollar, where applicable (i.e., returns
are stated in U.S. dollar terms). The Cumulative Index Returns are
calculated by adding one-third of the total returns of each of the FT
Index, the Hang Seng Index and the DJIA. The returns shown in the
following table and graphs are not guarantees of future performance and
should not be used as a predictor of returns to be expected in
connection with a Trust Portfolio. Both stock prices (which may
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appreciate or depreciate) and dividends (which may be increased, reduced
or eliminated) will affect the returns. Each strategy underperformed its
respective index in certain years. Accordingly, there can be no
assurance that a Trust's Portfolio will outperform its respective index
(or combination thereof, where applicable) over the life of a Trust or
over consecutive rollover periods, if available.
A holder of Units in a Trust would not necessarily realize as high a
Total Return on an investment in the stocks upon which the hypothetical
returns are based for the following reasons, among others: the Total
Return figures shown do not reflect sales charges, commissions, Trust
expenses or taxes; the Trusts are established at different times of the
year; the Trusts' maturities vary slightly from those presented in
compiling the Total Returns; the Trusts may not be fully invested at all
times or equally weighted in all stocks comprising a strategy; Equity
Securities are often purchased or sold at prices different from the
closing prices used in buying and selling Units; and for Trusts
investing in foreign securities, currency exchange rates will be
different.
Annualized Performance Information
The following table compares the hypothetical performance of the Ten
Highest Dividend Yielding Stocks Strategy for the DJIA; a combination of
the Five Lowest Priced Stocks of the Ten Highest Dividend Yielding
Stocks Strategy in the FT Index, Hang Seng Index and the DJIA (the
"Combined 15 Strategy"); the Five Lowest Priced Stocks of the Ten
Highest Dividend Yielding Stocks Strategies for the DJIA; and the
performance of the S&P 500 Index, FT Index, the Hang Seng Index, the
DJIA and the Cumulative Index Returns in each of the 20 years listed
below, as of December 31 in each of those years (and as of September 30,
1998).
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMPARISON OF TOTAL RETURN (2)
Hypothetical Strategy Total Returns Index Total Returns
___________________________________ ____________________________________
10 Highest
Dividend
Yielding 5 Lowest Priced of the
Stocks(1) 10 Highest Stocks (1)
__________ ______________________
Cumulative
Combined S&P 500 FT Hang Seng Index
Year DJIA DJIA 15 Strategy Index Index Index DJIA Returns(3)
____ ______ ______ ___________ ________ ______ _________ ______ _________
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1979 13.01% 9.84% 44.70% 18.22% 3.59% 77.99% 10.60% 30.73%
1980 27.90% 41.69% 52.51% 32.11% 31.77% 65.48% 21.90% 39.72%
1981 7.46% 3.19% 0.03% -4.92% -5.30% -12.34% -3.61% -7.08%
1982 27.12% 43.37% -2.77% 21.14% 0.42% -48.01% 26.85% -6.91%
1983 39.07% 36.38% 15.61% 22.28% 21.94% -2.04% 25.82% 15.24%
1984 6.22% 11.12% 29.88% 6.22% 2.15% 42.61% 1.29% 15.35%
1985 29.54% 38.34% 54.06% 31.77% 54.74% 50.95% 33.28% 46.32%
1986 35.63% 30.89% 38.11% 18.31% 24.36% 51.16% 27.00% 34.18%
1987 5.59% 10.69% 17.52% 5.33% 37.13% -6.84% 5.66% 11.99%
1988 24.57% 21.47% 24.26% 16.64% 9.00% 21.04% 16.03% 15.36%
1989 26.97% 10.55% 15.98% 31.35% 20.07% 10.59% 32.09% 20.92%
1990 -7.82% -15.74% 3.19% -3.30% 11.03% 11.71% -0.73% 7.34%
1991 34.20% 62.03% 40.40% 30.40% 8.77% 50.68% 24.19% 27.88%
1992 7.69% 22.90% 26.64% 7.62% -3.13% 34.73% 7.39% 12.99%
1993 27.08% 34.01% 65.65% 9.95% 19.22% 124.95% 16.87% 53.68%
1994 4.21% 8.27% -7.26% 1.34% 1.97% -29.34% 5.03% -7.45%
1995 36.85% 30.50% 13.45% 37.22% 16.21% 27.52% 36.67% 26.80%
1996 28.35% 26.20% 21.00% 22.82% 18.35% 37.86% 28.71% 28.31%
1997 21.68% 19.97% -6.38% 33.21% 14.78% -17.69% 24.82% 7.30%
1998 10.59% 12.36% 13.50% 28.57% 12.32% -2.60% 18.03% 9.25%
____________
<FN>
(1)The Ten Highest Dividend Yielding Stocks and the Five Lowest Priced
Stocks of the Ten Highest Dividend Yielding Stocks for any given period
were selected by ranking the dividend yields for each of the stocks as
of the beginning of the period and dividing by that stock's market value
on the first trading day on the exchange where that stock principally
trades in the given period. The Combined 15 Strategy merely averages the
Total Return of the stocks which comprise the Five Lowest Priced Stocks
of the Ten Highest Dividend Yielding Stocks in the FT Index, Hang Seng
Index and the DJIA, respectively.
(2) Total Return represents the sum of the percentage change in market
value of each group of stocks between the first and last trading day of
a period and the total dividends paid on each group of stocks during the
period divided by the opening market value of each group of stocks as of
the first trading day of a period. Total Return does not take into
consideration any sales charges, commissions, expenses or taxes. Total
Return assumes that all dividends are reinvested semi-annually (with the
exception of the FT Index and the Hang Seng Index from 12/31/78 through
12/31/86, during which time annual reinvestment was assumed), and all
returns are stated in terms of the United States dollar. Based on the
year-by-year returns contained in the table, over the 20 full years
listed above, the Ten Highest Dividend Yielding Stocks in the DJIA
achieved an average annual total return of 19.57%, and the Five Lowest
Priced Stocks of the Ten Highest Dividend Yielding Stocks in the DJIA
and Combined 15 Strategy achieved an average annual total return of
21.70% and 21.32%, respectively. In addition, over this period, each
individual strategy achieved a greater average annual total return than
that of its corresponding index, the S&P 500 Index, the DJIA or a
combination of the FT Index, Hang Seng Index and DJIA, which were
17.61%, 17.28% and 17.94%, respectively. For the seven year period
between January 1, 1972 and December 31, 1978, the Ten Highest Dividend
Yielding Stocks in the DJIA achieved an annual total return of 23.76% in
1972, 4.01% in 1973, -1.02% in 1974, 56.10% in 1975, 35.18% in 1976, -
1.95% in 1977 and 0.03% in 1978; the Five Lowest Priced Stocks of the
Ten Highest Dividend Yielding Stocks in the DJIA achieved an annual
total return of 22.92% in 1972, 20.01% in 1973, -5.40% in 1974, 64.77%
in 1975, 40.96% in 1976, 5.49% in 1977 and 1.23% in 1978; the DJIA
achieved an annual total return of 18.38% in 1972, -13.20% in 1973, -
23.64% in 1974, 44.46% in 1975, 22.80% in 1976, -12.91% in 1977 and
2.66% in 1978; and the S&P 500 Index achieved an annual total return of
18.89% in 1972, -14.57% in 1973, -26.33% in 1974, 36.84% in 1975, 23.64%
in 1976, -7.25% in 1977 and 6.49% in 1978. Although each Trust seeks to
achieve a better performance than its respective index as a whole, there
can be no assurance that a Trust will achieve a better performance over
its one-year life or over consecutive rollover periods, if available.
(3) Cumulative Index Returns represent the average of the annual returns
of the stocks contained in the FT Index, Hang Seng Index and DJIA.
Cumulative Index Returns do not represent an actual index.
</FN>
</TABLE>
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Please refer to the APPENDIX following the last page of this document
for details on the chart included at this point.
The chart above represents past performance of the S&P 500 Index, DJIA,
the Ten Highest Dividend Yielding DJIA Stocks and the Five Lowest Priced
Stocks of the Ten Highest Dividend Yielding DJIA Stocks (but not the
Target 10 Trust or the Target 5 Trust) from January 1, 1972 through
December 31, 1998 and should not be considered indicative of future
results. Further, these results are hypothetical. The chart assumes that
all dividends during a year are reinvested semi-annually and does not
reflect sales charges, commissions, expenses or taxes. There can be no
assurance that either the Target 10 Trust or the Target 5 Trust will
outperform the S&P 500 Index or DJIA over its 12-month life or over
consecutive rollover periods, if available.
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Please refer to the APPENDIX following the last page of this document
for details on the chart included at this point.
The chart above represents past performance of the Combined 15 Strategy
and the Cumulative Index Returns from January 1, 1979 through December
31, 1998, and should not be considered indicative of future results.
Further, these results are hypothetical. The chart assumes that all
dividends during a year are reinvested semi-annually beginning January
1, 1987 and annually prior thereto and does not reflect sales charges,
commissions, expenses or taxes. The annual figures in the chart have
been adjusted to take into account the effect of currency exchange rate
fluctuations of the U.S. dollar as described in the footnote below*.
There can be no assurance that the Global Target 15 Trust will
outperform either its Combined Strategy or the Cumulative Index Returns
over its 12-month life or over consecutive rollover periods, if available.
____________
* The $10,000 initial investment was converted into local currency,
where applicable, using the opening exchange rate at the beginning of
each period. The year-end total in either British pounds sterling or
Hong Kong dollars was converted into U.S. dollars using the ending
exchange rate. This amount was then converted back into the appropriate
local currency using the opening exchange rate at the beginning of the
next period.
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What are Some Additional Considerations for Investors?
The Trusts consist of different issues of Equity Securities, all of
which are listed on a securities exchange. In addition, each of the
companies whose Equity Securities are included in a portfolio are
actively-traded, well-established corporations.
A Trust consists of such of the Equity Securities listed under "Schedule
of Investments" appearing in Part I of this Prospectus as may continue
to be held from time to time in such Trust and any additional Equity
Securities acquired and held by such Trust pursuant to the provisions of
the Indenture, together with cash held in the Income and Capital
Accounts. Neither the Sponsor nor the Trustee shall be liable in any way
for any failure in any of the Equity Securities. However, should any
contract for the purchase of any of the Equity Securities initially
deposited hereunder fail, the Sponsor will, unless substantially all of
the moneys held in a Trust to cover such purchase are reinvested in
substitute Equity Securities in accordance with the Indenture, refund
the cash and sales charge attributable to such failed contract to all
Unit holders.
Risk Factors. The Equity Securities selected for the Trusts generally
share attributes that have caused them to have lower prices or higher
yields relative to other stocks in their respective index or Exchange.
The Equity Securities may, for example, be experiencing financial
difficulty, or be out of favor in the market because of weak
performance, poor earnings forecasts or negative publicity; or they may
be reacting to general market cycles. There can be no assurance that the
market factors that caused the relatively low prices and high dividend
yields of the Equity Securities will change, that any negative
conditions adversely affecting the stock prices will not deteriorate,
that the dividend rates on the Equity Securities will be maintained or
that share prices will not decline further during the life of the
Trusts, or that the Equity Securities will continue to be included in
the respective indices or Exchanges.
Certain of the issuers of Equity Securities in certain Trusts may be
involved in the manufacture, distribution and sale of tobacco products.
Pending litigation proceedings against such issuers in the United States
and abroad cover a wide range of matters including product liability and
consumer protection. Damages claimed in such litigation alleging
personal injury (both individual and class actions), and in health cost
recovery cases brought by governments, labor unions and similar entities
seeking reimbursement for health care expenditures, aggregate many
billions of dollars.
In November 1998, certain companies in the U.S. tobacco industry entered
into a negotiated settlement with several states which would result in
the resolution of significant litigation and regulatory issues affecting
the tobacco industry generally. The proposed settlement, while extremely
costly to the tobacco industry, would significantly reduce uncertainties
facing the industry and increase stability in business and capital
markets. Future litigation and/or legislation could adversely affect the
value, operating revenues and financial position of tobacco companies.
The Sponsor is unable to predict the outcome of litigation pending
against tobacco companies or how the current uncertainty concerning
regulatory and legislative measures will ultimately be resolved. These
and other possible developments may have a significant impact upon both
the price of such Equity Securities and the value of Units of Trusts
containing such Equity Securities.
Because certain of the Equity Securities from time to time may be sold
under certain circumstances described herein, and because the proceeds
from such events will be distributed to Unit holders and will not be
reinvested, no assurance can be given that a Trust will retain for any
length of time its present size and composition. Although the Portfolios
are not managed, the Sponsor may instruct the Trustee to sell Equity
Securities under certain limited circumstances. Pursuant to the
Indenture and with limited exceptions, the Trustee may elect to keep or
sell any securities or other property acquired in exchange for Equity
Securities, such as those acquired in connection with a merger or other
transaction. See "Rights of Unit Holders-How May Equity Securities be
Removed from a Trust?" Equity Securities, however, will not be sold by a
Trust to take advantage of market fluctuations or changes in anticipated
rates of appreciation or depreciation or if the Equity Securities no
longer meet the criteria by which they were selected for a Trust.
Whether or not the Equity Securities are listed on a securities
exchange, the principal trading market for the Equity Securities may be
in the over-the-counter market. As a result, the existence of a liquid
trading market for the Equity Securities may depend on whether dealers
will make a market in the Equity Securities. There can be no assurance
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that a market will be made for any of the Equity Securities, that any
market for the Equity Securities will be maintained or of the liquidity
of the Equity Securities in any markets made. In addition, a Trust may
be restricted under the Investment Company Act of 1940 from selling
Equity Securities to the Sponsor. The price at which the Equity
Securities may be sold to meet redemptions and the value of a Trust will
be adversely affected if trading markets for the Equity Securities are
limited or absent.
An investment in Units in a Trust should be made with an understanding
of the risks which an investment in common stocks entails. In general,
the value of your investment will decline if the financial condition of
the issuers of the common stocks becomes impaired or if the general
condition of the relevant stock market worsens. Common stocks are
especially susceptible to general stock market movements and to volatile
increases and decreases of 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. Both U.S. and foreign markets have
experienced substantial volatility and significant declines recently as
a result of certain or all of these factors. From September 30, 1997
through October 30, 1997, amid record trading volume, the S&P 500 Index,
DJIA, FT Index and Hang Seng Index declined 4.60%, 7.09%, 6.19% and
31.14%, respectively. In addition, against a backdrop of continued
uncertainty regarding the current global currency crisis and falling
commodity prices, during the period between July 31, 1998 and September
30, 1998, the S&P 500, DJIA and FT Index declined by 8.97%, 11.32% and
17.80%, respectively, while the Hang Seng Index increased .20%. The
Sponsor cannot predict the direction or scope of any of these factors.
Common stocks have generally inferior rights to receive payments from
the issuer in comparison with the rights of creditors of, or holders of
debt obligations or preferred stocks issued by, the issuer. 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 capital provided by debt securities.
Unit holders will be unable to dispose of any of the Equity Securities
in a Portfolio, as such, and will not be able to vote the Equity
Securities. As the holder of the Equity Securities, the Trustee will
have the right to vote all of the voting stocks in a Trust and will vote
such stocks in accordance with the instructions of the Sponsor.
Investors should be aware of certain other considerations before making
a decision to invest in a Trust. The value of common stocks is subject
to market fluctuations for as long as the common stocks remain
outstanding, and thus, the value of the Equity Securities will fluctuate
over the life of a Trust and may be more or less than the price at which
they were deposited in such Trust. The Equity Securities may appreciate
or depreciate in value (or pay dividends) depending on the full range of
economic and market influences affecting these securities, including the
impact of the Sponsor's purchase and sale of the Equity Securities
(especially during the initial offering period of Units of a Trust and
during the Special Redemption and Liquidation Period) and other factors.
The Sponsor and the Trustee shall not be liable in any way for any
default, failure or defect in any Equity Security. In the event of a
notice that any Equity Security will not be delivered ("Failed Contract
Obligations") to a Trust, the Sponsor is authorized under the Indenture
to direct the Trustee to acquire other Equity Securities ("Replacement
Securities"). Any Replacement Security will be identical to those which
were the subject of the failed contract. The Replacement Securities must
be purchased within 20 days after delivery of the notice of a failed
contract, and the purchase price may not exceed the amount of funds
reserved for the purchase of the Failed Contract Obligations.
If the right of limited substitution described in the preceding
paragraph is not utilized to acquire Replacement Securities in the event
of a failed contract, the Sponsor will refund the sales charge
attributable to such Failed Contract Obligations to all Unit holders of
a Trust, and the Trustee will distribute the principal attributable to
such Failed Contract Obligations not more than 120 days after the date
on which the Trustee received a notice from the Sponsor that a
Replacement Security would not be deposited in such Trust. In addition,
Unit holders should be aware that, at the time of receipt of such
principal, they may not be able to reinvest such proceeds in other
securities at a yield equal to or in excess of the yield which such
proceeds would have earned for Unit holders of a Trust.
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The Indenture also authorizes the Sponsor to increase the size of a
Trust and the number of Units thereof by the deposit of additional
Equity Securities, or cash (including a letter of credit) with
instructions to purchase additional Equity Securities, in such Trust and
the issuance of a corresponding number of additional Units. If the
Sponsor deposits cash, existing and new investors could experience a
dilution of their investments and a reduction in anticipated income
because of fluctuations in the prices of the Equity Securities between
the time of the cash deposit and the actual purchase of the Equity
Securities and because the Trust will pay the brokerage fees associated
therewith.
Once all of the Equity Securities in a Trust are acquired, the Trustee
will have no power to vary the investments of such Trust, i.e., the
Trustee will have no managerial power to take advantage of market
variations to improve a Unit holder's investment, but may dispose of
Equity Securities only under limited circumstances. See "Rights of Unit
Holders-How May Equity Securities be Removed from a Trust?"
Like other investment companies, financial and business organizations
and individuals around the world, the Trust could be adversely affected
if the computer systems used by the Sponsor, Evaluator, Portfolio
Supervisor or Trustee or other service providers to the Trust do not
properly process and calculate date-related information and data
involving dates of January 1, 2000 and thereafter. This is commonly
known as the "Year 2000 Problem." The Sponsor, Evaluator, Portfolio
Supervisor and Trustee are taking steps that they believe are reasonably
designed to address the Year 2000 Problem with respect to computer
systems that they use and to obtain reasonable assurances that
comparable steps are being taken by the Trust's other service providers.
At this time, however, there can be no assurance that these steps will
be sufficient to avoid any adverse impact to the Trust.
The Year 2000 Problem is expected to impact corporations, which may
include issuers of the Equity Securities contained in the Trust, to
varying degrees based upon various factors, including, but not limited
to, their industry sector and degree of technological sophistication.
The Sponsor is unable to predict what impact, if any, the Year 2000
Problem will have on issuers of the Equity Securities contained in the
Trust.
To the best of the Sponsor's knowledge, other than tobacco litigation
discussed under "What are Some Additional Considerations for Investors?-
Risk Factors," there is no litigation pending as of the Initial Date of
Deposit with respect to any Equity Security which might reasonably be
expected to have a material adverse effect on the Trusts. At any time
after the Initial Date of Deposit, litigation may be instituted on a
variety of grounds with respect to the Equity Securities. The Sponsor is
unable to predict whether any such litigation will be instituted, or if
instituted, whether such litigation might have a material adverse effect
on the Trusts.
Legislation. From time to time Congress considers proposals to reduce
the rate of the dividends-received deductions. 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. Unit holders are
urged to consult their own tax advisors. Further, at any time after the
Initial Date of Deposit, legislation may be enacted that could
negatively affect the Equity Securities in the Trusts or the issuers of
the Equity Securities. Changing approaches to regulation, particularly
with respect to the tobacco industry, the environment or the petroleum
industry, may have a negative impact on certain companies represented in
the Trusts. There can be no assurance that future legislation,
regulation or deregulation will not have a material adverse effect on
the Trusts or will not impair the ability of the issuers of the Equity
Securities to achieve their business goals.
Foreign Issuers. Since certain of the Equity Securities included in the
International Trust consist of common stocks of foreign issuers, an
investment in such Trust involves certain investment risks that are
different in some respects from an investment in a trust which invests
entirely in common stocks of domestic issuers. These investment risks
include the possible imposition of future political or governmental
restrictions which might adversely affect the payment or receipt of
dividends on the relevant Equity Securities, the possibility that the
financial condition of the issuers of the Equity Securities may become
impaired or that the general condition of the relevant stock market may
deteriorate, the limited liquidity and relatively small market
capitalization of the relevant securities market, the imposition of
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expropriation or confiscatory taxation, economic uncertainties, the lack
of the quantity and quality of publicly available information concerning
the foreign issuers as such issuers are generally not subject to the
same reporting and accounting requirements as domestic issuers, and the
effect of foreign currency devaluations, such as the current global
currency crisis, and fluctuations on the value of the common stocks and
dividends of foreign issuers in terms of U.S. dollars. In addition,
fixed brokerage commissions and other transaction costs on foreign
securities exchanges are generally higher than in the United States and
there is generally less government supervision and regulation of
exchanges, brokers and issuers in foreign countries than there is in the
United States.
On the basis of the best information available to the Sponsor at the
present time, none of the Equity Securities in the International Trust
are subject to exchange control restrictions under existing law which
would materially interfere with payment to such Trust of dividends due
on, or proceeds from the sale of, the Foreign Equity Securities. The
adoption of such restrictions or other legal restrictions could
adversely impact the marketability of the Foreign Equity Securities and
may impair the ability of such Trust to satisfy its obligation to redeem
Units or could cause delays or increase the costs associated with the
purchase and sale of the Foreign Equity Securities and correspondingly
affect the price of the Units.
The purchase and sale of the Foreign Equity Securities will generally be
effected only in foreign securities markets. Although the Sponsor does
not believe that the International Trust will encounter obstacles in
acquiring or disposing of the Foreign Equity Securities, investors
should be aware that in certain situations it may not be possible to
purchase or sell a Foreign Equity Security in a timely manner for any
number of reasons, including lack of liquidity in the relevant market,
the unavailability of a seller or purchaser of the Foreign Equity
Securities, and restrictions on such purchases or sales by reason of
federal securities laws or otherwise.
The information provided below details certain important factors which
impact the economies of both the United Kingdom and Hong Kong. This
information has been extracted from various governmental and private
publications, but no representation can be made as to its accuracy;
furthermore, no representation is made that any correlation exists
between the economies of the United Kingdom and Hong Kong and the value
of the Equity Securities held by the International Trust.
United Kingdom. The emphasis of the United Kingdom's economy is in the
private services sector, which includes the wholesale and retail sector,
banking, finance, insurance and tourism. Services as a whole account for
a majority of the United Kingdom's gross national product and makes a
significant contribution to the country's balance of payments. The
portfolio of the International Trust may contain common stocks of
British companies engaged in such industries as banking, chemicals,
building and construction, transportation, telecommunications and
insurance. Many of these industries may be subject to government
regulation, which may have a materially adverse effect on the
performance of their stock. In the first quarter of 1998, gross domestic
product (GDP) of the United Kingdom grew to a level 3.0% higher than in
the first quarter of 1997, however the overall rate of GDP growth has
slowed since the third quarter of 1997. The slow down largely reflects a
deteriorating trade position and higher indirect taxes. The average
quarterly rate of GDP growth in the United Kingdom (as well as in Europe
generally) has been decelerating since 1994. The United Kingdom is a
member of the European Union (the "EU") which was created through the
formation of the Maastricht Treaty on European Union in late 1993. It is
expected that the Treaty will have the effect of eliminating most
remaining trade barriers between the 15 member nations and make Europe
one of the largest common markets in the world. However, the effective
implementation of the Treaty provisions and the rate at which trade
barriers are eliminated is uncertain at this time. Furthermore, the
recent rapid political and social change throughout Europe make the
extent and nature of future economic development in the United Kingdom
and Europe and the impact of such development upon the value of Equity
Securities issued by United Kingdom companies impossible to predict.
A majority of the EU members are scheduled to convert their existing
sovereign currencies to a common currency (the "euro") on January 1,
1999. The United Kingdom will not participate in this conversion on
January 1, 1999 and the Sponsor is unable to predict if or when the
United Kingdom will convert to the euro. Moreover, it is not possible to
accurately predict the effect of the current political and economic
situation upon long-term inflation and balance of trade cycles and how
these changes, as well as the implementation of a common currency
throughout a majority of EU countries, would affect the currency
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exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the British pound sterling. In
addition, United Kingdom companies with significant markets or
operations in other European countries (whether or not such countries
are participating) face strategic challenges as these entities adapt to
a single trans-national currency. The euro conversion may have a
material impact on revenues, expenses or income from operations;
increase competition due to the increased price transparency of EU
markets; affect issuers' currency exchange rate risk and derivatives
exposure; disrupt current contracts; cause issuers to increase spending
on information technology updates required for the conversion; and
result in potential adverse tax consequences. The Sponsor is unable to
predict what impact, if any, the euro conversion will have on any of the
Equity Securities issued by United Kingdom companies in the
International Trust.
Hong Kong. Hong Kong, established as a British colony in the 1840's,
reverted to Chinese sovereignty effective July 1, 1997. On such date,
Hong Kong became a Special Administrative Region ("SAR") of China. Hong
Kong's new constitution is the Basic Law (promulgated by China in 1990).
Prior to July 1, 1997, the Hong Kong government followed a laissez-faire
policy toward industry. There were no major import, export or foreign
exchange restrictions. Regulation of business was generally minimal with
certain exceptions, including regulated entry into certain sectors of
the economy and a fixed exchange rate regime by which the Hong Kong
dollar has been pegged to the U.S. dollar. Over the past two decades
through 1996, the gross domestic product (GDP) has tripled in real
terms, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 6%. However, Hong
Kong's recent economic data has not been encouraging. The full impact of
the Asian financial crisis, as well as current international economic
instability, is likely to continue to have a negative impact on the Hong
Kong economy in the near future.
Although China has committed by treaty to preserve for 50 years the
economic and social freedoms enjoyed in Hong Kong prior to the
reversion, the continuation of the economic system in Hong Kong after
the reversion will be dependent on the Chinese government, and there can
be no assurances that the commitment made by China regarding Hong Kong
will be maintained. Prior to the reversion, legislation was enacted in
Hong Kong designed to extend democratic voting procedures for Hong
Kong's legislature. China has expressed disagreement with this
legislation, which it states is in contravention of the principles
evidenced in the Basic Law of the Hong Kong SAR. The National Peoples'
Congress of China has passed a resolution to the effect that the
Legislative Council and certain other councils and boards of the Hong
Kong Government were to be terminated on June 30, 1997. Such bodies have
subsequently been reconstituted in accordance with China's
interpretation of the Basic Law. Any increase in uncertainty as to the
future economic and political status of Hong Kong could have a
materially adverse effect on the value of the Global Target 15 Trust.
The Sponsor is unable to predict the level of market liquidity or
volatility which may occur as a result of the reversion to sovereignty,
both of which may negatively impact such Trust and the value of the Units.
China currently enjoys a most favored nation status ("MFN Status") with
the United States. MFN Status is subject to annual review by the
President of the United States and approval by Congress. As a result of
Hong Kong's reversion to Chinese control, U.S. lawmakers have suggested
that they may review China's MFN status on a more frequent basis.
Revocation of the MFN Status would have a severe effect on China's trade
and thus could have a materially adverse effect on the value of the
Global Target 15 Trust. The performance of certain companies listed on
the Hong Kong Stock Exchange is linked to the economic climate of China.
The renewal of China's MFN Status in May of 1996 has helped to reduce
the uncertainty for Hong Kong in conducting Sino-U.S. trade, and the
signing of the agreement on copyright protection between the U.S. and
Chinese governments in June of 1996 averted a trade war that would have
affected some 5.3% of Hong Kong's re-export trade. In 1997, China and
the United States reached a four-year bilateral agreement on textiles,
again avoiding a Sino-U.S. trade war. More recently, the currency crisis
which has affected a majority of Asian markets since mid-1997 has forced
Hong Kong leaders to address whether to devalue the Hong Kong dollar or
maintain its peg to the U.S. dollar. In recent days, the Hong Kong
Monetary Authority (the "HKMA") has acquired the common stock of certain
Hong Kong issuers listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in an effort to
stabilize the Hong Kong dollar and thwart currency speculators.
Government intervention may hurt Hong Kong's reputation as a free market
and increases concerns that authorities are not willing to let Hong
Kong's currency system function autonomously. This may undermine
confidence in the Hong Kong dollar's peg to the U.S. dollar. Any
downturn in economic growth or increase in the rate of inflation in
China or Hong Kong could have a materially adverse effect on the value
of the Global Target 15 Trust.
Securities prices on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, and specifically the
Hang Seng Index, can be highly volatile and are sensitive to
developments in Hong Kong and China, as well as other world markets. For
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example, the Hang Seng Index declined by approximately 31% in October,
1997 as a result of speculation that the Hong Kong dollar would become
the next victim of the Asian currency crisis, and in 1989, the Hang Seng
Index dropped 1,216 points (approximately 58%) in early June following
the events at Tiananmen Square. The Hang Seng Index gradually climbed
subsequent to the events at Tiananmen Square, but fell by 181 points on
October 13, 1989 (approximately 6.5%) following a substantial fall in
the U.S. stock markets. During 1994, the Hang Seng Index lost
approximately 31% of its value. From January through August of 1998,
during a period marked by international economic instability and a
global currency crisis, the Hang Seng Index declined by nearly 27%. The
Hang Seng Index is subject to change and delisting of any issues may
have an adverse impact on the performance of the Global Target 15 Trust,
although delisting would not necessarily result in the disposal of the
stock of these companies, nor would it prevent such Trust from
purchasing additional Equity Securities. In recent years, a number of
companies, comprising approximately 10% of the total capitalization of
the Hang Seng Index, have delisted. In addition, as a result of Hong
Kong's reversion to Chinese sovereignty, an increased number of Chinese
companies could become listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, thereby
changing the composition of the stock market and, potentially, the
composition of the Hang Seng Index.
Exchange Rate. The International Trust is comprised substantially of
Equity Securities that are principally traded in foreign currencies and
as such, involve investment risks that are substantially different from
an investment in a fund which invests in securities that are principally
traded in United States dollars. The United States dollar value of the
portfolios (and hence of the Units) and of the distributions from the
portfolios will vary with fluctuations in the United States dollar
foreign exchange rates for the relevant currencies. Most foreign
currencies have fluctuated widely in value against the United States
dollar for many reasons, including supply and demand of the respective
currency, the rate of inflation in the respective economies compared to
the United States, the impact of interest rate differentials between
different currencies on the movement of foreign currency rates, the
balance of imports and exports goods and services, the soundness of the
world economy and the strength of the respective economy as compared to
the economies of the United States and other countries.
Exchange rate fluctuations are partly dependent on a number of economic
factors including economic conditions within countries, the impact of
actual and proposed government policies on the value of currencies,
interest rate differentials between the currencies and the balance of
imports and exports of goods and services and transfers of income and
capital from one country to another. These economic factors are
influenced primarily by a particular country's monetary and fiscal
policies (although the perceived political situation in a particular
country may have an influence as well-particularly with respect to
transfers of capital). Investor psychology may also be an important
determinant of currency fluctuations in the short run. Moreover,
institutional investors trying to anticipate the future relative
strength or weakness of a particular currency may sometimes exercise
considerable speculative influence on currency exchange rates by
purchasing or selling large amounts of the same currency or currencies.
However, over the long term, the currency of a country with a low rate
of inflation and a favorable balance of trade should increase in value
relative to the currency of a country with a high rate of inflation and
deficits in the balance of trade.
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the range of
fluctuation concerning the equivalent U.S. dollar rates of exchange and
end of month equivalent U.S. dollar rates of exchange for the United
Kingdom pound sterling and the Hong Kong dollar:
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<CAPTION>
Foreign Exchange Rates
Range of Fluctuations in Foreign Currencies
United Kingdom
Annual Pound Sterling/ Hong Kong/
Period U.S. Dollar U.S. Dollar
______ ______________ ___________
<S> <C> <C>
1983 0.616-0.707 6.480-8.700
1984 0.671-0.864 7.774-8.050
1985 0.672-0.951 7.729-7.990
1986 0.643-0.726 7.768-7.819
1987 0.530-0.680 7.751-7.822
1988 0.525-0.601 7.764-7.912
1989 0.548-0.661 7.775-7.817
1990 0.504-0.627 7.740-7.817
1991 0.499-0.624 7.716-7.803
1992 0.498-0.667 7.697-7.781
1993 0.630-0.705 7.722-7.766
1994 0.610-0.684 7.723-7.750
1995 0.610-0.653 7.726-7.763
1996 0.583-0.670 7.732-7.742
1997 0.584-0.633 7.708-7.751
1998 0.584-0.620 7.735-7.749
</TABLE>
Source: Bloomberg L.P.
The Evaluator will estimate current exchange rates for the relevant
currencies based on activity in the various currency exchange markets.
However, since these markets are volatile and are constantly changing,
depending on the activity at any particular time of the large
international commercial banks, various central banks, large multi-
national corporations, speculators and other buyers and sellers of
foreign currencies, and since actual foreign currency transactions may
not be instantly reported, the exchange rates estimated by the Evaluator
may not be indicative of the amount in United States dollars the
International Trust would receive had the Trustee sold any particular
currency in the market. The foreign exchange transactions of the
International Trust will be conducted by the Trustee with foreign
exchange dealers acting as principals on a spot (i.e., cash) buying
basis. Although foreign exchange dealers trade on a net basis, they do
realize a profit based upon the difference between the price at which
they are willing to buy a particular currency (bid price) and the price
at which they are willing to sell the currency (offer price).
PUBLIC OFFERING
How is the Public Offering Price Determined?
Units are offered at the Public Offering Price, which is based on the
aggregate underlying U.S. dollar value of the Equity Securities in a
Trust, plus or minus cash, if any, in the Income and Capital Accounts of
such Trust, plus a sales charge (which is entirely deferred), divided
by the number of Units of such Trust outstanding. The deferred sales charge
will be assessed in such amounts on such dates set forth under "Public
Offering Price" in Part I. Units purchased subsequent to the initial
deferred sales charge payment will be subject only to the remaining
deferred sales charge payments. For each Trust, the deferred sales charge
will be paid from funds in the Capital Account, if sufficient, or from the
periodic sale of Equity Securities. In addition, a portion of the Public
Offering Price on Units purchased prior to the earlier of six months from
the Initial Date of Deposit or the end of the initial offering period also
consists of Equity Securities in an amount sufficient to pay for all or
a portion of the costs incurred in establishing a Trust, including costs
of preparing the registration statement, the Indenture and other closing
documents, registering Units with the Securities and Exchange Commission
and states, the initial audit of each Trust portfolio, legal fees and
the initial fees and expenses of the Trustee. The organizational and
offering costs will be deducted from the assets of a Trust as of the
earlier of six months from the Initial Date of Deposit or the end of the
initial offering period.
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During the initial offering period, the Sponsor's Repurchase Price is
based on the aggregate underlying U.S. dollar value of the Equity
Securities in a Trust, plus or minus cash, if any, in the Income and
Capital Accounts of such Trust, plus, until the earlier of six months
from the Initial Date of Deposit or the end of the initial offering
period, estimated organizational and offering costs, divided by the
number of Units of such Trust outstanding.
Had the Units of the Trusts been available for sale on the business day
prior to the Initial Date of Deposit, the Public Offering Price would
have been as indicated in "Summary of Essential Information" appearing
in Part I of this Prospectus. The Public Offering Price of Units on the
date of the prospectus or during the initial offering period may vary
from the amount stated under "Summary of Essential Information" in
accordance with fluctuations in the local currency prices of the
underlying Equity Securities, changes in relevant currency exchange
rates and changes in applicable commissions, stamp taxes, custodial fees
and other costs associated with foreign trading. During the initial
offering period, the aggregate value of the Units of a Trust shall be
determined on the basis of the aggregate underlying U.S. dollar value of
the Equity Securities therein plus or minus cash, if any, in the Income
and Capital Accounts of such Trust. The aggregate underlying value of
the Equity Securities will be determined in the following manner: if the
Equity Securities are listed on a securities exchange or The Nasdaq
Stock Market, this evaluation is generally based on the closing sale
prices on that exchange or that system (unless it is determined that
these prices are inappropriate as a basis for valuation) or, if there is
no closing sale price on that exchange or system, at the closing ask
prices. If the Equity Securities are not so listed or, if so listed and
the principal market therefor is other than on the exchange, the
evaluation shall generally be based on the current ask prices on the
over-the-counter market (unless it is determined that these prices are
inappropriate as a basis for evaluation). If current ask prices are
unavailable, the evaluation is generally determined (a) on the basis of
current ask prices for comparable securities, (b) by appraising the U.S.
dollar value of the Equity Securities on the ask side of the market or
(c) by any combination of the above. The aggregate U.S. dollar value of
the Equity Securities during the initial offering period is computed on
the basis of the offering side value of the relevant currency exchange
rate expressed in U.S. dollars as of the Evaluation Time.
The Evaluator on each business day will appraise or cause to be
appraised the value of the underlying Equity Securities in a Trust as of
the Evaluation Time and will adjust the Public Offering Price of the
Units commensurate with such valuation. Such Public Offering Price will
be effective for all orders received prior to the Evaluation Time on
each such day. Orders received by the Trustee or Sponsor for purchases,
sales or redemptions after that time, or on a day which is not a
business day, will be held until the next determination of price. The
term "business day," as used herein and under "Rights of Unit Holders-
How May Units be Redeemed?", shall exclude Saturdays, Sundays and the
following holidays as observed by the New York Stock Exchange, Inc.: New
Year's Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence
Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
After the completion of the initial offering period, the secondary
market Public Offering Price will be equal to the aggregate underlying
U.S. dollar value of the Equity Securities therein, plus or minus cash,
if any, in the Income and Capital Accounts of a Trust plus the
applicable sales charge. The calculation of the aggregate underlying
U.S. dollar value of the Equity Securities for secondary market sales is
calculated in the same manner as described above for sales made during
the initial offering period with the exception that bid prices are used
instead of ask prices.
Although payment is normally made three business days following the
order for purchase (the "date of settlement"), payment may be made prior
thereto. A person will become owner of Units on the date of settlement
provided payment has been received. Cash, if any, made available to the
Sponsor prior to the date of settlement for the purchase of Units may be
used in the Sponsor's business and may be deemed to be a benefit to the
Sponsor, subject to the limitations of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934. Delivery of Certificates, if requested, representing Units so
ordered will be made three business days following such order or shortly
thereafter. See "Rights of Unit Holders-How May Units be Redeemed?" for
information regarding the ability to redeem Units ordered for purchase.
How are Units Distributed?
During the initial offering period, Units issued on the Initial Date of
Deposit, additional Units created on subsequent Date(s) of Deposit, and
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Units reacquired by the Sponsor and resold during the initial offering
period, will be sold to Eligible Plans at the current Public Offering
Price. Upon the termination of the initial offering period, unsold Units
created or Units reacquired during the initial offering period and Units
reacquired in the secondary market (see "Public Offering-Will There be a
Secondary Market?") may be offered by this prospectus at the secondary
market Public Offering Price.
It is the intention of the Sponsor to qualify Units of the Trusts for
sale in a number of states. Sales will be made to dealers and others at
prices which represent a concession or commission of up to $.004 per
Unit for primary and secondary market sales.
The Sponsor may from time to time in its advertising and sales materials
compare the then current estimated returns of a Trust and returns over
specified periods of other similar trusts sponsored by Nike Securities
L.P. or investment strategies utilized by a Trust (which may show
performance net of expenses and charges which such Trust would have
charged) with returns on other taxable investments such as the common
stocks comprising the DJIA, S&P 500 Index, the S&P Industrial Index,
Ibbotson Small-Cap Index, other investment indices, corporate or U.S.
Government bonds, bank CDs and money market accounts or money market
funds, each of which has investment characteristics that may differ from
those of the Trusts. U.S. Government bonds, for example, are backed by
the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government and bank CDs and money
market accounts are insured by an agency of the federal government.
Money market accounts and money market funds provide stability of
principal, but pay interest at rates that vary with the condition of the
short-term debt market. The investment characteristics of each Trust are
described more fully elsewhere in this Prospectus.
Advertisements and other sales material for the Trusts may also show the
total returns (price changes plus dividends received, divided by the
maximum public offering price) of each completed prior series and the
total and average annualized return of all series in the same quarterly
cycle, assuming the holder rolled over at the termination of each prior
series. These returns will reflect all applicable sales charges and
expenses.
Trust performance may be compared to performance on a total return basis
of the DJIA, the S&P 500 Index, 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.
What are the Sponsor's Profits?
The Sponsor of the Trusts will receive a gross sales commission equal to
the maximum sales charge per Unit for each Trust as set forth in Part I
of this Prospectus. In addition, the Sponsor may be considered to have
realized a profit or to have sustained a loss, as the case may be, in
the amount of any difference between the cost of the Equity Securities
to a Trust (which is based on the Evaluator's determination of the
aggregate offering price of the underlying Equity Securities of such
Trust on the Initial Date of Deposit as well as on subsequent deposits)
and the cost of such Equity Securities to the Sponsor. See Note (2) of
"Schedule of Investments" appearing in Part I of this Prospectus. During
the initial offering period, dealers and others may also realize profits
or sustain losses as a result of fluctuations after the Date of Deposit
in the Public Offering Price received by such dealers and others upon
the sale of Units.
In maintaining a market for the Units, the Sponsor will also realize
profits or sustain losses in the amount of any difference between the
price at which Units are purchased and the price at which Units are
resold (which price includes a maximum sales charge for each Trust as
set forth in Part I of this Prospectus) or redeemed. The secondary
market public offering price of Units may be greater or less than the
cost of such Units to the Sponsor.
Will There be a Secondary Market?
After the initial offering period, although it is not obligated to do
so, the Sponsor intends to maintain a market for the Units and
continuously offer to purchase Units at prices, subject to change at any
time, based upon the aggregate underlying value of the Equity Securities
in a Trust plus or minus cash, if any, in the Income and Capital
Accounts of such Trust. The aggregate underlying value of the Equity
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Securities is computed on the basis of the bid side value of the
relevant currency exchange rate (offer side during the initial offering
period) expressed in U.S. dollars. All expenses incurred in maintaining
a secondary market, other than the fees of the Evaluator and the costs
of the Trustee in transferring and recording the ownership of Units,
will be borne by the Sponsor. If the supply of Units exceeds demand, or
for some other business reason, the Sponsor may discontinue purchases of
Units at such prices. IF A UNIT HOLDER WISHES TO DISPOSE OF HIS UNITS,
HE SHOULD INQUIRE OF THE SPONSOR AS TO CURRENT MARKET PRICES PRIOR TO
MAKING A TENDER FOR REDEMPTION TO THE TRUSTEE.
RIGHTS OF UNIT HOLDERS
How is Evidence of Ownership Issued and Transferred?
Ownership of Units may be evidenced by registered certificates executed
by the Trustee and the Sponsor. Delivery of certificates representing
Units ordered for purchase is normally made three business days
following such order or shortly thereafter. Certificates are
transferable or may be redeemed by presentation and surrender to the
Trustee properly endorsed or accompanied by a written instrument or
instruments of transfer. A Unit holder must sign exactly as his name
appears on the face of the certificate with signature guaranteed by a
participant in the Securities Transfer Agents Medallion Program
("STAMP") or such other signature guaranty program in addition to, or in
substitution for, STAMP, as may be accepted by the Trustee.
Certificates will be issued in fully registered form, transferable only
on the books of the Trustee in denominations of one Unit or any multiple
thereof, numbered serially for purposes of identification.
Unit holders may elect to hold their Units in uncertificated form. The
Trustee will maintain an account for each such Unit holder and will
credit each such account with the number of Units purchased by that Unit
holder. Within two business days of the issuance or transfer of Units
held in uncertificated form, the Trustee will send to the registered
owner of Units a written initial transaction statement containing a
description of their respective Trust; the number of Units issued or
transferred; the name, address and taxpayer identification number, if
any, of the new registered owner; a notation of any liens and
restrictions of the issuer and any adverse claims to which such Units
are or may be subject or a statement that there are no such liens,
restrictions or adverse claims; and the date the transfer was
registered. Uncertificated Units are transferable through the same
procedures applicable to Units evidenced by certificates (described
above), except that no certificate need be presented to the Trustee and
no certificate will be issued upon the transfer unless requested by the
Unit holder. A Unit holder may at any time request the Trustee to issue
certificates for Units.
Although no such charge is now made or contemplated, a Unit holder may
be required to pay $2.00 to the Trustee per certificate reissued or
transferred and to pay any governmental charge that may be imposed in
connection with each such transfer or exchange. For new certificates
issued to replace destroyed, stolen or lost certificates, the Unit
holder must follow procedures established by the Trustee, including
furnishing indemnity satisfactory to the Trustee and pay such expenses
as the Trustee may incur. Mutilated certificates must be surrendered to
the Trustee for replacement.
How are Income and Capital Distributed?
The Trustee will distribute any net income received with respect to any
of the Equity Securities in a Trust as part of the final liquidation
distribution in the case of "Rollover Unit holders" and others. Persons
who purchase Units will commence receiving distributions only after such
person becomes a Record Owner. Proceeds received on the sale of any
Equity Securities in a Trust, to the extent not used to meet redemptions
of Units, pay the deferred sales charge or pay expenses, will also be
distributed as part of the final liquidation distribution. The Trustee
is not required to pay interest on funds held in the Capital Account of
a Trust (but may itself earn interest thereon and therefore benefit from
the use of such funds). For purposes of distributions, the "Record Date"
shall be the Rollover Notification Date and Unit holders on the Record
Date shall receive distributions as part of the final liquidation
distribution (the "Distribution Date").
It is anticipated that the deferred sales charge will be collected from
the Capital Account of a Trust and that amounts in the Capital Account
will be sufficient to cover the cost of the deferred sales charge. To
the extent that amounts in the Capital Account are insufficient to
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satisfy the then current deferred sales charge obligation, Equity
Securities may be sold to meet such shortfall. Distributions of amounts
necessary to pay the deferred portion of the sales charge will be made
to an account designated by the Sponsor for purposes of satisfying Unit
holders' deferred sales charge obligations.
Within a reasonable time after a Trust is terminated, each Unit holder
who is not a Rollover Unit holder will, upon surrender of the Units for
redemption, receive (i) the pro rata share of the amounts realized upon
the disposition of Equity Securities and (ii) a pro rata share of any
other assets of such Trust, less expenses of such Trust.
The Trustee will credit to the Income Account of a Trust any dividends
received on the Equity Securities therein. All other receipts (e.g.,
return of capital, etc.) are credited to the Capital Account of a Trust.
Dividends received with respect to the Foreign Equity Securities, if
any, are converted into U.S. dollars at the applicable exchange rate.
The Trustee may establish reserves (the "Reserve Account") within a
Trust for state and local taxes, if any, and any governmental charges
payable out of such Trust.
What Reports will Unit Holders Receive?
The Trustee shall furnish Eligible Plans in connection with each
distribution a statement of the amount of income, if any, and the amount
of other receipts, if any, which are being distributed, expressed in
each case as a dollar amount per Unit. Within a reasonable period of
time after the end of each calendar year, the Trustee shall furnish to
each person who at any time during the calendar year was a Unit holder
of a Trust the following information in reasonable detail: (1) a summary
of transactions in such Trust for such year; (2) any Equity Securities
sold during the year and the Equity Securities held at the end of such
year by such Trust; (3) the redemption price per Unit based upon a
computation thereof on the 31st day of December of such year (or the
last business day prior thereto); and (4) amounts of income and capital
distributed during such year.
Unit holders will be furnished, upon request to the Trustee, evaluations
of the Equity Securities in a Trust furnished to it by the Evaluator.
How May Units be Redeemed?
Units may be redeemed by an Eligible Plan by sending the Trustee a
redemption request. No redemption fee will be charged. On the third
business day following such tender, the Eligible Plan will be entitled
to receive in cash an amount for each Unit equal to the Redemption Price
per Unit next computed after receipt by the Trustee of such tender of
Units. The "date of tender" is deemed to be the date on which Units are
received by the Trustee (if such day is a day on which the New York
Stock Exchange is open for trading), except that as regards Units
received after 4:00 p.m. Eastern time (or as of any earlier closing time
on a day on which the New York Stock Exchange is scheduled in advance to
close at such earlier time), the date of tender is the next day on which
the New York Stock 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. Units so redeemed shall be
cancelled.
Any amounts paid on redemption representing income shall be withdrawn
from the Income Account of a Trust to the extent that funds are
available for such purpose, or from the Capital Account. All other
amounts paid on redemption shall be withdrawn from the Capital Account
of a Trust.
The Trustee is empowered to sell Equity Securities of a Trust in order
to make funds available for redemption. To the extent that Equity
Securities are sold, the size and diversity of a Trust will be reduced.
Such sales may be required at a time when Equity Securities would not
otherwise be sold and might result in lower prices than might otherwise
be realized.
The Redemption Price per Unit during the secondary market will be
determined on the basis of the aggregate underlying value of the Equity
Securities in a Trust plus or minus cash, if any, in the Income and
Capital Accounts of such Trust (net of applicable liquidation costs for
Foreign Equity Securities, if any). The Redemption Price per Unit is the
pro rata share of each Unit determined by the Trustee by adding: (1) the
cash on hand in a Trust other than cash deposited in the Trust to
purchase Equity Securities not applied to the purchase of such Equity
Securities; (2) the aggregate value of the Equity Securities (including
"when issued" contracts, if any) held in such Trust, as determined by
the Evaluator on the basis of the aggregate underlying value of the
Equity Securities in such Trust next computed; and (3) dividends
receivable on the Equity Securities trading ex-dividend as of the date
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of computation; and deducting therefrom: (1) amounts representing any
applicable taxes or governmental charges payable out of such Trust; (2)
any amounts owing to the Trustee for its advances; (3) an amount
representing estimated accrued expenses of such Trust, including but not
limited to fees and expenses of the Trustee (including legal fees), the
Evaluator and supervisory fees, if any; (4) cash held for distribution
to Unit holders of record of such Trust as of the business day prior to
the evaluation being made; and (5) other liabilities incurred by such
Trust; and finally dividing the results of such computation by the
number of Units of such Trust outstanding as of the date thereof. Until
the earlier of six months after the Initial Date of Deposit or the end
of the initial offering period, the Redemption Price per Unit will
include estimated organizational and offering costs as set forth under
"Summary of Essential Information."
The aggregate value of the Equity Securities for purposes of the
Redemption Price during the initial offering period is determined as set
forth under "Public Offering-How is the Public Offering Price
Determined?" The aggregate value of the Equity Securities for purposes
of the Redemption Price during the secondary market and the Secondary
Market Public Offering Price will be determined in the following manner:
if the Equity Securities are listed on a securities exchange or The
Nasdaq Stock Market, this evaluation is generally based on the closing
sale prices on that exchange or that system (unless it is determined
that these prices are inappropriate as a basis for valuation) or, if
there is no closing sale price on that exchange or system, at the
closing bid prices. If the Equity Securities are not so listed or, if so
listed and the principal market therefore is other than on a securities
exchange, the evaluation shall generally be based on the current bid
prices on the over-the-counter market (unless these prices are
inappropriate as a basis for evaluation). If current bid prices are
unavailable, the evaluation is generally determined (a) on the basis of
current bid prices for comparable securities, (b) by appraising the
value of the Equity Securities on the bid side of the market or (c) by
any combination of the above. The value of the Equity Securities is
converted to their U.S. dollar equivalent by computing the aggregate
value on the basis of the bid side value of the relevant currency
exchange as of the Evaluation Time and when determining the Redemption
Price during the secondary market includes the applicable liquidation
costs associated with the sale of Foreign Equity Securities.
The right of redemption may be suspended and payment postponed for any
period during which the New York Stock Exchange is closed, other than
for customary weekend and holiday closings, or during which the
Securities and Exchange Commission determines that trading on the New
York Stock Exchange is restricted or any emergency exists, as a result
of which disposal or evaluation of the Securities is not reasonably
practicable, or for such other periods as the Securities and Exchange
Commission may by order permit. Under certain extreme circumstances, the
Sponsor may apply to the Securities and Exchange Commission for an order
permitting a full or partial suspension of the right of Unit holders to
redeem their Units. The Trustee is not liable to any person in any way
for any loss or damage which may result from any such suspension or
postponement.
Special Redemption, Liquidation and Investment in a New Trust
If your Eligible Plan assets are invested in Units of a Trust on or
after the Rollover Notification Date set forth under "Summary of
Essential Information" in Part I (a "Rollover Unit holder"), the
Distribution Agent will redeem such Units and reinvest the proceeds into
a separate series of trusts created in conjunction with the termination
of the Trusts (the "New Trusts"), provided such New Trusts are offered
and Units are available. If you no longer wish to have your Eligible
Plan assets invested in a Trust you can change your Eligible Plan
allocation instructions at any time as permitted by your Eligible Plan.
All Units of Rollover Unit holders will be redeemed In-Kind during the
appropriate Special Redemption and Liquidation Period, or such later
date as permitted by the Trustee, and the underlying Equity Securities
will be distributed to the Distribution Agent on behalf of the Rollover
Unit holders. During the appropriate Special Redemption and Liquidation
Period (as set forth in "Summary of Essential Information" in Part I),
the Distribution Agent will be required to sell all of the underlying
Equity Securities on behalf of Rollover Unit holders. The sales proceeds
will be net of brokerage fees, governmental charges or any expenses
involved in the sales.
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The Distribution Agent may engage the Sponsor, as its agent, or other
brokers to sell the distributed Equity Securities. The Equity Securities
will be sold as quickly as is practicable during the appropriate Special
Redemption and Liquidation Period, subject to the Sponsor's sensitivity
that certain Equity Securities have different settlement dates and that
the concentrated sale of large volumes of Equity Securities may affect
market prices in a manner adverse to the interests of investors. The
Sponsor does not anticipate that the period will be longer than five
days, given that the Equity Securities are usually highly liquid. The
liquidity of any Equity Security depends on the daily trading volume of
the Equity Security and the amount that the Sponsor has available for
sale on any particular day.
Pursuant to an exemptive order from the Securities and Exchange
Commission, each terminating Trust (and the Distribution Agent on behalf
of Rollover Unit holders) may sell Equity Securities to the New Trusts
if those Equity Securities continue to meet the individual Trust's
strategy as set forth under "What is the FT Series?" The exemption will
enable each Trust to eliminate commission costs on these transactions.
The price for those Equity Securities will be the closing sale price on
the sale date on the exchange where the Equity Securities are
principally traded, as certified by the Sponsor and confirmed by the
Trustee of each Trust.
The Rollover Unit holders' proceeds will be invested in a New Trust, if
then registered and being offered. The proceeds of redemption will be
used to buy New Trust units once all the proceeds become available;
accordingly, proceeds may be uninvested for up to several days. Any
Rollover Unit holder may thus be redeemed out of a Trust and become a
holder of an entirely different trust, a New Trust, with a different
portfolio of Equity Securities. In accordance with the Rollover Unit
holders' offer to purchase the New Trust units, the proceeds of the
sales (and any other cash distributed upon redemption) will be invested
in a New Trust, at the public offering price, including the applicable
maximum sales charge per Unit.
The Sponsor intends to create New Trust units as quickly as possible,
depending upon the availability and reasonably favorable prices of the
Equity Securities included in a New Trust portfolio, and it is intended
that Rollover Unit holders will be given first priority to purchase the
New Trust units. Rollover Unit holders may also elect to have their
proceeds invested in a trust with a similar investment strategy, if such
trust is then registered in the Unit holder's state of residence and
being offered and such trust is an eligible investment option under
their Eligible Plan. There can be no assurance, however, as to the exact
timing of the creation of the New Trust units or the aggregate number of
New Trust units which the Sponsor will create. The Sponsor may, in its
sole discretion, stop creating new units (whether permanently or
temporarily) at any time it chooses, regardless of whether all proceeds
of the Special Redemption and Liquidation have been invested on behalf
of Rollover Unit holders. Cash which has not been invested on behalf of
the Rollover Unit holders in New Trust units will be distributed within
a reasonable time after such occurrence. However, since the Sponsor can
create units, the Sponsor anticipates that sufficient units can be
created, although moneys in a New Trust may not be fully invested on the
next business day.
The process of redemption, liquidation, and investment in a New Trust is
intended to allow for the fact that the portfolios selected by the
Sponsor are chosen on the basis of growth and income potential only for
a limited time period, at which point a new portfolio is chosen. It is
contemplated that a similar process of redemption, liquidation and
investment in a New Trust will be available as each Trust terminates.
In addition, during this period a Unit holder will be at risk to the
extent that Equity Securities are not sold and will not have the benefit
of any stock appreciation to the extent that moneys have not been
invested; for this reason, the Sponsor will be inclined to sell and
purchase the Equity Securities in as short a period as they can without
materially adversely affecting the price of the Equity Securities.
Unit holders whose Units will not be reinvested ("Remaining Unit
holders") will not realize capital gains or losses due to a Special
Redemption and Liquidation, and will not be charged any additional sales
charge.
The Sponsor may for any reason, in its sole discretion, decide not to
sponsor the New Trusts or any subsequent series of the Trusts, without
penalty or incurring liability to any Unit holder. If the Sponsor so
decides, the Sponsor shall notify the Unit holders before a Special
Redemption and Liquidation. All Unit holders will then be Remaining Unit
holders, with rights to ordinary redemption as before. See "Rights of
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Unit Holders-How May Units be Redeemed?" The Sponsor may modify the
terms of the New Trusts or any subsequent series of the Trusts. The
Sponsor may also modify, suspend or terminate the Rollover Option upon
notice to the Unit holders of such amendment at least 60 days prior to
the effective date of such amendment.
How May Units be Purchased by the Sponsor?
The Trustee shall notify the Sponsor of any tender of Units for
redemption. If the Sponsor's bid in the secondary market at that time
equals or exceeds the Redemption Price per Unit, it may purchase such
Units by notifying the Trustee before 1:00 p.m. Eastern time on the same
business day and by making payment therefor to the Unit holder not later
than the day on which the Units would otherwise have been redeemed by
the Trustee. Units held by the Sponsor may be tendered to the Trustee
for redemption as any other Units. In the event the Sponsor does not
purchase Units, the Trustee may sell Units tendered for redemption in
the over-the-counter market, if any, as long as the amount to be
received by the Unit holder is equal to the amount he would have
received on redemption of the Units.
The offering price of any Units acquired by the Sponsor will be in
accord with the Public Offering Price described in the then effective
prospectus describing such Units. Any profit or loss resulting from the
resale or redemption of such Units will belong to the Sponsor.
How May Equity Securities be Removed from a Trust?
The portfolios of the Trusts are not "managed" by the Sponsor or the
Trustee; their activities described herein are governed solely by the
provisions of the Indenture. The Indenture provides that the Sponsor may
(but need not) direct the Trustee to dispose of an Equity Security in
the event that an issuer defaults in the payment of a dividend that has
been declared, that any action or proceeding has been instituted
restraining the payment of dividends or there exists any legal question
or impediment affecting such Equity Security, that the issuer of the
Equity Security has breached a covenant which would affect the payments
of dividends, the credit standing of the issuer or otherwise impair the
sound investment character of the Equity Security, that the issuer has
defaulted on the payment on any other of its outstanding obligations,
that the price of the Equity Security has declined to such an extent or
other such credit factors exist so that in the opinion of the Sponsor,
the retention of such Equity Securities would be detrimental to a Trust.
Except as stated under "Portfolio-What are Some Additional
Considerations for Investors?" for Failed Contract Obligations, the
acquisition by a Trust of any securities or other property other than
the Equity Securities is prohibited. Pursuant to the Indenture and with
limited exceptions, the Trustee may sell any securities or other
property acquired in exchange for Equity Securities such as those
acquired in connection with a merger or other transaction. If offered
such new or exchanged securities or property, the Trustee shall reject
the offer. However, in the event such securities or property are
nonetheless acquired by a Trust, they may be accepted for deposit in a
Trust and either sold by the Trustee or held in a Trust pursuant to the
direction of the Sponsor (who may rely on the advice of the Portfolio
Supervisor). Proceeds from the sale of Equity Securities by the Trustee
are credited to the Capital Account of a Trust for distribution to Unit
holders or to meet redemptions. The Trustee may, from time to time,
retain and pay compensation to the Sponsor (or an affiliate of the
Sponsor) to act as agent for the Trusts with respect to selling Equity
Securities from the Trusts. In acting in such capacity, the Sponsor or
its affiliate will be held subject to the restrictions under the
Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
The Trustee may also sell Equity Securities designated by the Sponsor,
or if not so directed, in its own discretion, for the purpose of
redeeming Units of a Trust tendered for redemption and the payment of
expenses.
The Sponsor, in designating Equity Securities to be sold by the Trustee,
will generally make selections in order to maintain, to the extent
practicable, the proportionate relationship among the number of shares
of individual issues of Equity Securities. To the extent this is not
practicable, the composition and diversity of the Equity Securities may
be altered. In order to obtain the best price for a Trust, it may be
necessary for the Sponsor to specify minimum amounts (generally 100
shares) in which blocks of Equity Securities are to be sold. The Sponsor
may consider sales of Units of unit investment trusts which it sponsors
in making recommendations to the Trustee as to the selection of
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broker/dealers to execute the Trusts' portfolio transactions, or when
acting as agent for the Trusts in acquiring or selling Equity Securities
on behalf of the Trusts.
INFORMATION AS TO SPONSOR, TRUSTEE AND EVALUATOR
Who is the Sponsor?
Nike Securities L.P., the Sponsor, specializes in the underwriting,
trading and distribution of unit investment trusts and other securities.
Nike Securities L.P., an Illinois limited partnership formed in 1991,
acts as Sponsor for successive series of The First Trust Combined
Series, FT Series (formerly known as The First Trust Special Situations
Trust), The First Trust Insured Corporate Trust, The First Trust of
Insured Municipal Bonds, The First Trust GNMA, Templeton Growth and
Treasury Trust, Templeton Foreign Fund & U.S. Treasury Securities Trust
and The Advantage Growth and Treasury Securities Trust. First Trust
introduced the first insured unit investment trust in 1974 and to date
more than $20 billion in First Trust unit investment trusts have been
deposited. The Sponsor's employees include a team of professionals with
many years of experience in the unit investment trust industry. The
Sponsor is a member of the National Association of Securities Dealers,
Inc. and Securities Investor Protection Corporation and has its
principal offices at 1001 Warrenville Road, Lisle, Illinois 60532;
telephone number (630) 241-4141. As of December 31, 1997, the total
partners' capital of Nike Securities L.P. was $11,724,071 (audited).
This paragraph relates only to the Sponsor and not to the Trusts or to
any series thereof or to any other dealer. The information is included
herein only for the purpose of informing investors as to the financial
responsibility of the Sponsor and its ability to carry out its
contractual obligations. More detailed financial information will be
made available by the Sponsor upon request.
Who is the Trustee?
The Trustee is The Chase Manhattan Bank, with its principal executive
office located at 270 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10017 and its unit
investment trust office at 4 New York Plaza, 6th floor, New York, New
York 10004-2413. Unit holders who have questions regarding the Trusts
may call the Customer Service Help Line at 1-800-682-7520. 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.
The Trustee, whose duties are ministerial in nature, has not
participated in the selection of the Equity Securities. For information
relating to the responsibilities of the Trustee under the Indenture,
reference is made to the material set forth under "Rights of Unit Holders."
The Trustee and any successor trustee may resign by executing an
instrument in writing and filing the same with the Sponsor and mailing a
copy of a notice of resignation to all Unit holders. Upon receipt of
such notice, the Sponsor is obligated to appoint a successor trustee
promptly. If the Trustee becomes incapable of acting or becomes bankrupt
or its affairs are taken over by public authorities, the Sponsor may
remove the Trustee and appoint a successor as provided in the Indenture.
If upon resignation of a trustee no successor has accepted the
appointment within 30 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 a trustee becomes effective
only when the successor trustee accepts its appointment as such or when
a court of competent jurisdiction appoints a successor trustee.
Any corporation into which a Trustee may be merged or with which it may
be consolidated, or any corporation resulting from any merger or
consolidation to which a Trustee shall be a party, shall be the
successor Trustee. The Trustee must be a banking corporation organized
under the laws of the United States or any State and having at all times
an aggregate capital, surplus and undivided profits of not less than
$5,000,000.
Limitations on Liabilities of Sponsor and Trustee
The Sponsor and the Trustee shall be under no liability to Unit holders
for taking any action or for refraining from taking any action in good
faith pursuant to the Indenture, or for errors in judgment, but shall be
liable only for their own willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross
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negligence (ordinary negligence in the case of the Trustee) or reckless
disregard of their obligations and duties. The Trustee shall not be
liable for depreciation or loss incurred by reason of the sale by the
Trustee of any of the Equity Securities. In the event of the failure of
the Sponsor to act under the Indenture, the Trustee may act thereunder
and shall not be liable for any action taken by it in good faith under
the Indenture.
The Trustee shall not be liable for any taxes or other governmental
charges imposed upon or in respect of the Equity Securities or upon the
interest thereon or upon it as Trustee under the Indenture or upon or in
respect of a Trust which the Trustee may be required to pay under any
present or future law of the United States of America or of any other
taxing authority having jurisdiction. In addition, the Indenture
contains other customary provisions limiting the liability of the Trustee.
If the Sponsor shall fail to perform any of its duties under the
Indenture or becomes incapable of acting or becomes bankrupt or its
affairs are taken over by public authorities, then the Trustee may (a)
appoint a successor Sponsor at rates of compensation deemed by the
Trustee to be reasonable and not exceeding amounts prescribed by the
Securities and Exchange Commission, or (b) terminate the Indenture and
liquidate the Trust as provided herein, or (c) continue to act as
Trustee without terminating the Indenture.
Who is the Evaluator?
The Evaluator is First Trust Advisors L.P., an Illinois limited
partnership formed in 1991 and an affiliate of the Sponsor. The
Evaluator's address is 1001 Warrenville Road, Lisle, Illinois 60532. The
Evaluator may resign or may be removed by the Sponsor and the Trustee,
in which event the Sponsor and the Trustee are to use their best efforts
to appoint a satisfactory successor. Such resignation or removal shall
become effective upon the acceptance of appointment by the successor
Evaluator. If upon resignation of the Evaluator no successor has
accepted appointment within 30 days after notice of resignation, the
Evaluator may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for the
appointment of a successor.
The Trustee, Sponsor and Unit holders may rely on any evaluation
furnished by the Evaluator and shall have no responsibility for the
accuracy thereof. Determinations by the Evaluator under the Indenture
shall be made in good faith upon the basis of the best information
available to it, provided, however, that the Evaluator shall be under no
liability to the Trustee, Sponsor or Unit holders for errors in
judgment. This provision shall not protect the Evaluator in any case of
willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard
of its obligations and duties.
OTHER INFORMATION
How May the Indenture be Amended or Terminated?
The Sponsor and the Trustee have the power to amend the Indenture
without the consent of any of the Unit holders when such an amendment is
(1) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision of
the Indenture which may be defective or inconsistent with any other
provision contained therein, or (2) to make such other provisions as
shall not adversely affect the interest of the Unit holders (as
determined in good faith by the Sponsor and the Trustee).
The Indenture provides that a Trust shall terminate upon the Mandatory
Termination Date indicated herein under "Summary of Essential
Information" in Part I of this Prospectus. Each Trust may be liquidated
at any time by consent of 100% of the Unit holders of a Trust or by the
Trustee when the value of the Equity Securities owned by such Trust as
shown by any evaluation, is less than the lower of $2,000,000 or 20% of
the total value of Equity Securities deposited in such Trust during the
initial offering period, or in the event that Units of such Trust not
yet sold aggregating more than 60% of the Units of such Trust are
tendered for redemption by underwriters, including the Sponsor. If a
Trust is liquidated because of the redemption of unsold Units of such
Trust by underwriters, the Sponsor will refund to each purchaser of
Units of such Trust the entire sales charge paid by such purchaser. In
the event of termination, written notice thereof will be sent by the
Trustee to all Unit holders of a Trust. Within a reasonable period after
termination, the Trustee will follow the procedures set forth under
"Rights of Unit Holders-How are Income and Capital Distributed?" Also,
because of the Special Redemption and Liquidation in a New Trust, there
is a possibility that a Trust may be reduced below the Discretionary
Liquidation Amount and that a Trust could therefore be terminated at
that time before the Mandatory Termination Date of the Fund.
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Commencing during the period beginning nine business days prior to, and
no later than, the Mandatory Termination Date, Equity Securities will
begin to be sold in connection with the termination of a Trust. The
Sponsor will determine the manner, timing and execution of the sale of
the Equity Securities. Written notice of any termination of a Trust
specifying the time or times at which Unit holders may surrender their
Units for cancellation shall be given by the Trustee to each Unit holder
at his address appearing on the registration books of such Trust
maintained by the Trustee. Unit holders who do not elect the Rollover
Option will receive a cash distribution from the sale of the remaining
Equity Securities within a reasonable time after a Trust is terminated.
Regardless of the distribution involved, the Trustee will deduct from
the funds of a Trust any accrued costs, expenses, advances or
indemnities provided by the Indenture, including estimated compensation
of the Trustee and costs of liquidation and any amounts required as a
reserve to provide for payment of any applicable taxes or other
governmental charges. Any sale of Equity Securities in a Trust upon
termination may result in a lower amount than might otherwise be
realized if such sale were not required at such time. In addition, to
the extent that Equity Securities are sold prior to the Mandatory
Termination Date, Unit holders will not benefit from any stock
appreciation they would have received had the Equity Securities not been
sold at such time. The Trustee will then distribute to each Unit holder
his pro rata share of the balance of the Income and Capital Accounts.
Legal Opinions
The legality of the Units offered hereby and certain matters relating to
Federal tax law have been passed upon by Chapman and Cutler, 111 West
Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603, as counsel for the Sponsor.
Carter, Ledyard & Milburn, will act as counsel for the Trustee and as
special New York tax counsel for the Trusts.
Experts
The statements of net assets, including the schedules of investments, of
the Trusts at the opening of business on the Initial Date of Deposit
appearing in Part I of this Prospectus and Registration Statement have
been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, independent auditors, as set forth in
their report thereon appearing in Part I of this Prospectus and in the
Registration Statement, and are included in reliance upon such report
given upon the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and
auditing.
Supplemental Information
Upon written or telephonic request to the Trustee, investors will
receive at no cost to the investor supplemental information about this
Series, which has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
and is hereby incorporated by reference. The supplemental information
includes more specific risk information concerning the Trusts.
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CONTENTS:
FT 290:
What is the FT Series? 1
What are the Expenses and Charges? 2
What is the Federal Tax Status of Unit Holders? 3
Portfolio:
What are the Equity Securities? 4
Domestic Trusts 4
International Trust 4
The Dow Jones Industrial Average 4
The Financial Times Industrial Ordinary Share
Index 5
The Hang Seng Index 6
Hypothetical Performance Information 6
Annualized Performance Information 7
What are Some Additional Considerations
for Investors? 11
Risk Factors 11
Legislation 13
Foreign Issuers 13
United Kingdom 13
Hong Kong 14
Exchange Rate 15
Public Offering:
How is the Public Offering Price Determined? 16
How are Units Distributed? 17
What are the Sponsor's Profits? 18
Will There be a Secondary Market? 18
Rights of Unit Holders:
How is Evidence of Ownership Issued and Transferred? 19
How are Income and Capital Distributed? 19
What Reports will Unit Holders Receive? 20
How May Units be Redeemed? 20
Special Redemption, Liquidation and
Investment in a New Trust 21
How May Units be Purchased by the Sponsor? 22
How May Equity Securities be Removed
from a Trust? 23
Information as to Sponsor, Trustee and Evaluator:
Who is the Sponsor? 23
Who is the Trustee? 24
Limitations on Liabilities of Sponsor and Trustee 24
Who is the Evaluator? 25
Other Information:
How May the Indenture be Amended
or Terminated? 25
Legal Opinions 26
Experts 26
Supplemental Information 26
THIS PROSPECTUS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL, OR A SOLICITATION
OF AN OFFER TO BUY, SECURITIES IN ANY JURISDICTION TO ANY PERSON TO WHOM
IT IS NOT LAWFUL TO MAKE SUCH OFFER IN SUCH JURISDICTION.
THIS PROSPECTUS DOES NOT CONTAIN ALL THE INFORMATION SET FORTH IN THE
REGISTRATION STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS RELATING THERETO, WHICH THE FUND
HAS 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 HEREBY MADE.
FIRST TRUST (registered trademark)
QUALIFIED TARGET TRUST SERIES
Prospectus
Part II
Nike Securities L.P.
1001 Warrenville Road, Suite 300
Lisle, Illinois 60532
1-630-241-4141
Trustee:
The Chase Manhattan Bank
4 New York Plaza, 6th floor
New York, New York 10004-2413
1-800-682-7520
THIS PART TWO MUST BE
ACCOMPANIED BY PART ONE.
PLEASE RETAIN THIS PROSPECTUS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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First Trust (registered trademark)
QUALIFIED TARGET TRUST SERIES
The FT Series
Information Supplement
This Information Supplement provides additional information concerning
the structure, operations and risks of unit investment trusts ("Trusts")
contained in The FT Series, Qualified Target Trust Series not found in
the prospectuses for the Trusts. This Information Supplement is not a
prospectus and does not include all of the information that a
prospective investor should consider before investing in a Trust. This
Information Supplement should be read in conjunction with the prospectus
for the Trust in which an investor is considering investing
("Prospectus"). Copies of the Prospectus can be obtained by calling or
writing the Trustee at the telephone number and address indicated in
Part II of the Prospectus. The Information Supplement has been created
to supplement information contained in the Prospectus.
This Information Supplement is dated January 4, 1999. Capitalized
terms have been defined in the Prospectus.
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Dow Jones & Company, Inc. 1
Risk Factors
Equity Securities 2
Foreign Issuers 3
Exchange Rate 4
Concentrations
Banks and Thrifts 5
Petroleum Refining Companies 6
Real Estate Companies 7
Hong Kong 9
Portfolios
Equity Securities Selected for The Dow (sm) Target 5, Qualified 1999 Series 10
Equity Securities Selected for The Dow (sm) Target 10, Qualified 1999 Series 11
Equity Securities Selected for Global Target 15, Qualified 1999 Series 14
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Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
The Trusts are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Dow Jones &
Company, Inc. ("Dow Jones"). Dow Jones makes no representation or
warranty, express or implied, to the owners of the Trusts or any member
of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities
generally or in the Trusts particularly. Dow Jones' only relationship to
the Sponsor is the licensing of certain trademarks, trade names and
service marks of Dow Jones and of the Dow Jones Industrial Average (SM),
which is determined, composed and calculated by Dow Jones without regard
to the Sponsor or the Trusts. Dow Jones has no obligation to take the
needs of the Sponsor or the owners of the Trusts into consideration in
determining, composing or calculating the Dow Jones Industrial Average
(SM). Dow Jones is not responsible for and has not participated in the
determination of the timing of, prices at, or quantities of the Trusts
to be issued or in the determination or calculation of the equation by
which the Trusts are to be converted into cash. Dow Jones has no
obligation or liability in connection with the administration, marketing
or trading of the Trusts.
DOW JONES DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY AND/OR THE COMPLETENESS OF THE
DOW JONES INDUSTRIAL AVERAGE (SM) OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN AND DOW
JONES SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR
INTERRUPTIONS THEREIN. DOW JONES MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
AS TO RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED BY THE SPONSOR, OWNERS OF THE TRUSTS, OR
ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FROM THE USE OF THE DOW JONES INDUSTRIAL
AVERAGE (SM) OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN. DOW JONES MAKES NO EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, OF
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MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE WITH RESPECT
TO THE DOW JONES INDUSTRIAL AVERAGE (SM) OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN.
WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OF THE FOREGOING, IN NO EVENT SHALL DOW JONES HAVE
ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF NOTIFIED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF.
Risk Factors
Equity Securities. An investment in Units should be made with an
understanding of the risks which an investment in common stocks entails,
including the risk that the financial condition of the issuers of the
Equity Securities or the general condition of the relevant stock market
may worsen, and the value of the Equity Securities and therefore the
value of the Units may decline. Common stocks are especially susceptible
to general stock market movements and to volatile increases and
decreases of 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. Both U.S. and foreign markets have experienced substantial
volatility and significant declines recently as a result of certain or
all of these factors. From September 30, 1997 through October 30, 1997,
amid record trading volume, the S&P 500 Index, DJIA, FT Index and Hang
Seng Index declined 4.60%, 7.09%, 6.19% and 31.14%, respectively. In
addition, against a backdrop of continued uncertainty regarding the
current global currency crisis and falling commodity prices, during the
period between July 31, 1998 and September 30, 1998, the S&P 500, DJIA
and FT Index declined by 8.97%, 11.32% and 17.80%, respectively, while
the Hang Seng Index increased .20%. Shareholders of common stocks have
rights to receive payments from the issuers of those common stocks that
are generally subordinate to those of creditors of, or holders of debt
obligations or preferred stocks of, such issuers. Shareholders of common
stocks of the type held by the Trusts have a right to receive dividends
only when and if, and in the amounts, declared by the issuer's board of
directors and have a right to participate in amounts available for
distribution by the issuer only after all other claims on the issuer
have been paid or provided for. Common stocks do not represent an
obligation of the issuer and, therefore, do not offer any assurance of
income or provide the same degree of protection of capital as do debt
securities. The issuance of additional debt securities or preferred
stock 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 rights
of holders of common stock with respect to assets of the issuer upon
liquidation or bankruptcy. Cumulative preferred stock dividends must be
paid before common stock dividends, and any cumulative preferred stock
dividend omitted is added to future dividends payable to the holders of
cumulative preferred stock. Preferred stockholders are also generally
entitled to rights on liquidation which are senior to those of common
stockholders.
Foreign Issuers. Since certain or all of the Equity Securities included
in the International Trusts consist of securities of foreign issuers, an
investment in such Trusts involves certain investment risks that are
different in some respects from an investment in a trust which invests
entirely in the securities of domestic issuers. These investment risks
include future political or governmental restrictions which might
adversely affect the payment or receipt of payment of dividends on the
relevant Equity Securities, the possibility that the financial condition
of the issuers of the Equity Securities may become impaired or that the
general condition of the relevant stock market may worsen (both of which
would contribute directly to a decrease in the value of the Equity
Securities and thus in the value of the Units), the limited liquidity
and relatively small market capitalization of the relevant securities
market, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, economic uncertainties
and foreign currency devaluations and fluctuations. In addition, for
foreign issuers that are not subject to the reporting requirements of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, there may be less publicly
available information than is available from a domestic issuer. Also,
foreign issuers are not necessarily subject to uniform accounting,
auditing and financial reporting standards, practices and requirements
comparable to those applicable to domestic issuers. The securities of
many foreign issuers are less liquid and their prices more volatile than
securities of comparable domestic issuers. In addition, fixed brokerage
commissions and other transaction costs on foreign securities exchanges
are generally higher than in the United States and there is generally
less government supervision and regulation of exchanges, brokers and
issuers in foreign countries than there is in the United States.
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However, due to the nature of the issuers of the Equity Securities
selected for the International Trusts, the Sponsor believes that
adequate information will be available to allow the Supervisor to
provide portfolio surveillance for such Trusts.
Equity securities issued by non-U.S. issuers generally pay dividends in
foreign currencies and are principally traded in foreign currencies.
Therefore, there is a risk that the United States dollar value of these
securities will vary with fluctuations in the U.S. dollar foreign
exchange rates for the various Equity Securities. See "Exchange Rate"
below.
On the basis of the best information available to the Sponsor at the
present time, none of the Equity Securities in the International Trusts
are subject to exchange control restrictions under existing law which
would materially interfere with payment to such Trusts of dividends due
on, or proceeds from the sale of, the Equity Securities. However, there
can be no assurance that exchange control regulations might not be
adopted in the future which might adversely affect payment to such a
Trust. The adoption of exchange control regulations and other legal
restrictions could have an adverse impact on the marketability of
international securities in the International Trusts and on the ability
of such Trusts to satisfy their obligation to redeem Units tendered to
the Trustee for redemption. In addition, restrictions on the settlement
of transactions on either the purchase or sale side, or both, could
cause delays or increase the costs associated with the purchase and sale
of the foreign Equity Securities and correspondingly could affect the
price of the Units.
Investors should be aware that it may not be possible to buy all Equity
Securities at the same time because of the unavailability of any Equity
Security, and restrictions applicable to a Trust relating to the
purchase of an Equity Security by reason of the federal securities laws
or otherwise.
Foreign securities generally have not been registered under the
Securities Act of 1933 and may not be exempt from the registration
requirements of such Act. Sales of non-exempt Equity Securities by a
Trust in the United States securities markets are subject to severe
restrictions and may not be practicable. Accordingly, sales of these
Equity Securities by a Trust will generally be effected only in foreign
securities markets. Although the Sponsor does not believe that the
International Trusts will encounter obstacles in disposing of the Equity
Securities, investors should realize that the Equity Securities may be
traded in foreign countries where the securities markets are not as
developed or efficient and may not be as liquid as those in the United
States. The value of the Equity Securities will be adversely affected if
trading markets for the Equity Securities are limited or absent.
Exchange Rate. The International Trusts are comprised either totally or
substantially of Equity Securities that are principally traded in
foreign currencies and as such, involve investment risks that are
substantially different from an investment in a fund which invests in
securities that are principally traded in United States dollars. The
United States dollar value of the portfolios (and hence of the Units)
and of the distributions from the portfolios will vary with fluctuations
in the United States dollar foreign exchange rates for the relevant
currencies. Most foreign currencies have fluctuated widely in value
against the United States dollar for many reasons, including supply and
demand of the respective currency, the rate of inflation in the
respective economies compared to the United States, the impact of
interest rate differentials between different currencies on the movement
of foreign currency rates, the balance of imports and exports goods and
services, the soundness of the world economy and the strength of the
respective economy as compared to the economies of the United States and
other countries.
The post-World War II international monetary system was, until 1973,
dominated by the Bretton Woods Treaty which established a system of
fixed exchange rates and the convertibility of the United States dollar
into gold through foreign central banks. Starting in 1971, growing
volatility in the foreign exchange markets caused the United States to
abandon gold convertibility and to effect a small devaluation of the
United States dollar. In 1973, the system of fixed exchange rates
between a number of the most important industrial countries of the
world, among them the United States and most Western European countries,
was completely abandoned. Subsequently, major industrialized countries
have adopted "floating" exchange rates, under which daily currency
valuations depend on supply and demand in a freely fluctuating
international market. Many smaller or developing countries have
continued to "peg" their currencies to the United States dollar although
there has been some interest in recent years in "pegging" currencies to
"baskets" of other currencies or to a Special Drawing Right administered
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by the International Monetary Fund. Since 1983, the Hong Kong dollar has
been pegged to the U.S. dollar. In Europe, a European Currency Unit
("ECU") has been developed. Currencies are generally traded by leading
international commercial banks and institutional investors (including
corporate treasurers, money managers, pension funds and insurance
companies). From time to time, central banks in a number of countries
also are major buyers and sellers of foreign currencies, mostly for the
purpose of preventing or reducing substantial exchange rate fluctuations.
Exchange rate fluctuations are partly dependent on a number of economic
factors including economic conditions within countries, the impact of
actual and proposed government policies on the value of currencies,
interest rate differentials between the currencies and the balance of
imports and exports of goods and services and transfers of income and
capital from one country to another. These economic factors are
influenced primarily by a particular country's monetary and fiscal
policies (although the perceived political situation in a particular
country may have an influence as well-particularly with respect to
transfers of capital). Investor psychology may also be an important
determinant of currency fluctuations in the short run. Moreover,
institutional investors trying to anticipate the future relative
strength or weakness of a particular currency may sometimes exercise
considerable speculative influence on currency exchange rates by
purchasing or selling large amounts of the same currency or currencies.
However, over the long term, the currency of a country with a low rate
of inflation and a favorable balance of trade should increase in value
relative to the currency of a country with a high rate of inflation and
deficits in the balance of trade.
The following tables set forth, for the periods indicated, the range of
fluctuation concerning the equivalent U.S. dollar rates of exchange and
end of month equivalent U.S. dollar rates of exchange for the United
Kingdom pound sterling and the Hong Kong dollar:
Range of Fluctuations in Foreign Currencies
United Kingdom
Annual Pound Sterling/ Hong Kong/
Period U.S. Dollar U.S. Dollar
_____ ____________ ___________
1983 0.616-0.707 6.480-8.700
1984 0.670-0.864 7.774-8.050
1985 0.672-0.951 7.729-7.990
1986 0.643-0.726 7.768-7.819
1987 0.530-0.680 7.751-7.822
1988 0.525-0.601 7.764-7.912
1989 0.548-0.661 7.775-7.817
1990 0.504-0.627 7.740-7.817
1991 0.499-0.624 7.716-7.803
1992 0.499-0.667 7.697-7.781
1993 0.630-0.705 7.722-7.766
1994 0.610-0.684 7.723-7.750
1995 0.610-0.653 7.726-7.763
1996 0.583-0.670 7.732-7.742
1997 0.584-0.633 7.708-7.751
1998 0.584-0.620 7.735-7.749
Source: Bloomberg L.P.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
End of Month Exchange Rates
for Foreign Currencies
_____________________________________________________
United Kingdom Hong
Pound Sterling/ Kong/U.S.
Monthly Period U.S. Dollar Dollar
______________ _______________ _________
<S> <C> <C>
1992:
January .559 7.762
February .569 7.761
March .576 7.740
April .563 7.757
May .546 7.749
June .525 7.731
July .519 7.732
August .503 7.729
September .563 7.724
October .641 7.736
November .659 7.742
December .662 7.744
1993:
January .673 7.734
February .701 7.734
March .660 7.731
April .635 7.730
May .640 7.724
June .671 7.743
July .674 7.761
August .670 7.755
September .668 7.734
October .676 7.733
November .673 7.725
December .677 7.723
1994:
January .664 7.724
February .673 7.727
March .674 7.737
April .659 7.725
May .662 7.726
July .648 7.725
August .652 7.728
September .634 7.727
October .611 7.724
November .639 7.731
December .639 7.738
1995:
January .633 7.732
February .631 7.730
March .617 7.733
April .620 7.742
May .630 7.735
June .627 7.736
July .626 7.738
August .645 7.741
September .631 7.732
October .633 7.727
November .652 7.731
December .645 7.733
1996:
January .661 7.728
February .653 7.731
March .655 7.734
April .664 7.735
May .645 7.736
June .644 7.741
July .642 7.735
August .639 7.733
September .639 7.733
October .615 7.732
November .595 7.732
December .583 7.735
1997:
January .624 7.750
February .614 7.744
March .611 7.749
April .616 7.746
May .610 7.748
June .600 7.747
July .609 7.742
August .622 7.750
September .619 7.738
October .598 7.730
November .592 7.730
December .607 7.749
1998:
January .613 7.735
February .609 7.743
March .598 7.749
April .598 7.747
May .613 7.749
June .600 7.748
July .613 7.748
August .595 7.749
September .589 7.749
October .596 7.747
November .607 7.743
December .602 7.746
<FN>
Source: Bloomberg L.P.
</FN>
</TABLE>
The Evaluator will estimate current exchange rates for the relevant
currencies based on activity in the various currency exchange markets.
However, since these markets are volatile and are constantly changing,
depending on the activity at any particular time of the large
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international commercial banks, various central banks, large multi-
national corporations, speculators and other buyers and sellers of
foreign currencies, and since actual foreign currency transactions may
not be instantly reported, the exchange rates estimated by the Evaluator
may not be indicative of the amount in United States dollars the
International Trusts would receive had the Trustee sold any particular
currency in the market. The foreign exchange transactions of the
International Trusts will be conducted by the Trustee with foreign
exchange dealers acting as principals on a spot (i.e., cash) buying
basis. Although foreign exchange dealers trade on a net basis, they do
realize a profit based upon the difference between the price at which
they are willing to buy a particular currency (bid price) and the price
at which they are willing to sell the currency (offer price).
Concentrations
Banks and Thrifts. Certain Trusts may be considered to be concentrated
in common stocks of financial institutions. See "Risk Factors" in Part I
of this Prospectus which will indicate, if applicable, a Trust's
concentration in this industry. Banks, thrifts and their holding
companies are especially subject to the adverse effects of economic
recession, volatile interest rates, portfolio concentrations in
geographic markets and in commercial and residential real estate loans,
and competition from new entrants in their fields of business. Banks and
thrifts are highly dependent on net interest margin. Recently, bank
profits have come under pressure as net interest margins have
contracted, but volume gains have been strong in both commercial and
consumer products. There is no certainty that such conditions will
continue. Bank and thrift institutions had received significant consumer
mortgage fee income as a result of activity in mortgage and refinance
markets. As initial home purchasing and refinancing activity subsided,
this income diminished. Economic conditions in the real estate markets,
which have been weak in the past, can have a substantial effect upon
banks and thrifts because they generally have a portion of their assets
invested in loans secured by real estate. Banks, thrifts and their
holding companies are subject to extensive federal regulation and, when
such institutions are state-chartered, to state regulation as well. Such
regulations impose strict capital requirements and limitations on the
nature and extent of business activities that banks and thrifts may
pursue. Furthermore, bank regulators have a wide range of discretion in
connection with their supervisory and enforcement authority and may
substantially restrict the permissible activities of a particular
institution if deemed to pose significant risks to the soundness of such
institution or the safety of the federal deposit insurance fund.
Regulatory actions, such as increases in the minimum capital
requirements applicable to banks and thrifts and increases in deposit
insurance premiums required to be paid by banks and thrifts to the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"), can negatively impact
earnings and the ability of a company to pay dividends. Neither federal
insurance of deposits nor governmental regulations, however, insures the
solvency or profitability of banks or their holding companies, or
insures against any risk of investment in the securities issued by such
institutions.
The statutory requirements applicable to and regulatory supervision of
banks, thrifts and their holding companies have increased significantly
and have undergone substantial change in recent years. To a great
extent, these changes are embodied in the Financial Institutions Reform,
Recovery and Enforcement Act; enacted in August 1989, the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991, the Resolution
Trust Corporation Refinancing, Restructuring, and Improvement Act of
1991 and the regulations promulgated under these laws. Many of the
regulations promulgated pursuant to these laws have only recently been
finalized and their impact on the business, financial condition and
prospects of the Equity Securities in the Trust's portfolio cannot be
predicted with certainty. Periodic efforts by recent Administrations to
introduce legislation broadening the ability of banks to compete with
new products have not been successful, but if enacted could lead to more
failures as a result of increased competition and added risks. Failure
to enact such legislation, on the other hand, may lead to declining
earnings and an inability to compete with unregulated financial
institutions. Efforts to expand the ability of federal thrifts to branch
on an interstate basis have been initially successful through
promulgation of regulations, and legislation to liberalize interstate
banking has recently been signed into law. Under the legislation, banks
will be able to purchase or establish subsidiary banks in any state, one
year after the legislation's enactment. Starting in mid-1997, banks were
allowed to turn existing banks into branches. Consolidation is likely to
continue. The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Financial
Accounting Standards Board require the expanded use of market value
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accounting by banks and have imposed rules requiring market accounting
for investment securities held in trading accounts or available for
sale. Adoption of additional such rules may result in increased
volatility in the reported health of the industry, and mandated
regulatory intervention to correct such problems. In late 1993 the
United States Treasury Department proposed a restructuring of the banks
regulatory agencies which, if implemented, may adversely affect certain
of the Equity Securities in the Trust's portfolio. Additional
legislative and regulatory changes may be forthcoming. For example, the
bank regulatory authorities have proposed substantial changes to the
Community Reinvestment Act and fair lending laws, rules and regulations,
and there can be no certainty as to the effect, if any, that such
changes would have on the Equity Securities in the Trust's portfolio. In
addition, from time to time the deposit insurance system is reviewed by
Congress and federal regulators, and proposed reforms of that system
could, among other things, further restrict the ways in which deposited
moneys can be used by banks or reduce the dollar amount or number of
deposits insured for any depositor. Such reforms could reduce
profitability as investment opportunities available to bank institutions
become more limited and as consumers look for savings vehicles other
than bank deposits. Banks and thrifts face significant competition from
other financial institutions such as mutual funds, credit unions,
mortgage banking companies and insurance companies, and increased
competition may result from legislative broadening of regional and
national interstate banking powers as has been recently enacted. Among
other benefits, the legislation allows banks and bank holding companies
to acquire across previously prohibited state lines and to consolidate
their various bank subsidiaries into one unit. The Sponsor makes no
prediction as to what, if any, manner of bank and thrift regulatory
actions might ultimately be adopted or what ultimate effect such actions
might have on the Trust's portfolio.
The Federal Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 generally prohibits a bank
holding company from (1) acquiring, directly or indirectly, more than 5%
of the outstanding shares of any class of voting securities of a bank or
bank holding company, (2) acquiring control of a bank or another bank
holding company, (3) acquiring all or substantially all the assets of a
bank, or (4) merging or consolidating with another bank holding company,
without first obtaining Federal Reserve Board ("FRB") approval. In
considering an application with respect to any such transaction, the FRB
is required to consider a variety of factors, including the potential
anti-competitive effects of the transaction, the financial condition and
future prospects of the combining and resulting institutions, the
managerial resources of the resulting institution, the convenience and
needs of the communities the combined organization would serve, the
record of performance of each combining organization under the Community
Reinvestment Act and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, and the
prospective availability to the FRB of information appropriate to
determine ongoing regulatory compliance with applicable banking laws. In
addition, the federal Change In Bank Control Act and various state laws
impose limitations on the ability of one or more individuals or other
entities to acquire control of banks or bank holding companies.
The FRB has issued a policy statement on the payment of cash dividends
by bank holding companies. In the policy statement, the FRB expressed
its view that a bank holding company experiencing earnings weaknesses
should not pay cash dividends which exceed its net income or which could
only be funded in ways that would weaken its financial health, such as
by borrowing. The FRB also may impose limitations on the payment of
dividends as a condition to its approval of certain applications,
including applications for approval of mergers and acquisitions. The
Sponsor makes no prediction as to the effect, if any, such laws will
have on the Equity Securities or whether such approvals, if necessary,
will be obtained.
Petroleum Refining Companies. Certain Trusts may be considered to be
concentrated in common stocks of companies engaged in refining and
marketing oil and related products. See "Risk Factors" in Part I of this
Prospectus which will indicate, if applicable, the Trust's concentration
in the petroleum industry. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce,
the factors which will most likely shape the industry include the price
and availability of oil from the Middle East, changes in United States
environmental policies and the continued decline in U.S. production of
crude oil. Possible effects of these factors may be increased U.S. and
world dependence on oil from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting
Countries ("OPEC") and highly uncertain and potentially more volatile
oil prices. Factors which the Sponsor believes may increase the
profitability of oil and petroleum operations include increasing demand
for oil and petroleum products as a result of the continued increases in
annual miles driven and the improvement in refinery operating margins
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caused by increases in average domestic refinery utilization rates. The
existence of surplus crude oil production capacity and the willingness
to adjust production levels are the two principal requirements for
stable crude oil markets. Without excess capacity, supply disruptions in
some countries cannot be compensated for by others. Surplus capacity in
Saudi Arabia and a few other countries and the utilization of that
capacity prevented during the Persian Gulf crisis, and continues to
prevent, severe market disruption. Although unused capacity contributed
to market stability in 1990 and 1991, it ordinarily creates pressure to
overproduce and contributes to market uncertainty. The likely
restoration of a large portion of Kuwait and Iraq's production and
export capacity over the next few years could lead to such a development
in the absence of substantial growth in world oil demand. Formerly, OPEC
members attempted to exercise control over production levels in each
country through a system of mandatory production quotas. Because of the
crisis in the Middle East, the mandatory system has since been replaced
with a voluntary system. Production under the new system has had to be
curtailed on at least one occasion as a result of weak prices, even in
the absence of supplies from Kuwait and Iraq. The pressure to deviate
from mandatory quotas, if they are reimposed, is likely to be
substantial and could lead to a weakening of prices. In the longer term,
additional capacity and production will be required to accommodate the
expected large increases in world oil demand and to compensate for
expected sharp drops in U.S. crude oil production and exports from the
Soviet Union. Only a few OPEC countries, particularly Saudi Arabia, have
the petroleum reserves that will allow the required increase in
production capacity to be attained. Given the large-scale financing that
is required, the prospect that such expansion will occur soon enough to
meet the increased demand is uncertain.
Declining U.S. crude oil production will likely lead to increased
dependence on OPEC oil, putting refiners at risk of continued and
unpredictable supply disruptions. Increasing sensitivity to
environmental concerns will also pose serious challenges to the industry
over the coming decade. Refiners are likely to be required to make heavy
capital investments and make major production adjustments in order to
comply with increasingly stringent environmental legislation, such as
the 1990 amendments to the Clean Air Act. If the cost of these changes
is substantial enough to cut deeply into profits, smaller refiners may
be forced out of the industry entirely. Moreover, lower consumer demand
due to increases in energy efficiency and conservation, gasoline
reformulations that call for less crude oil, warmer winters or a general
slowdown in economic growth in this country and abroad, could negatively
affect the price of oil and the profitability of oil companies. No
assurance can be given that the demand for or prices of oil will
increase or that any increases will not be marked by great volatility.
Some oil companies may incur large cleanup and litigation costs relating
to oil spills and other environmental damage. Oil production and
refining operations are subject to extensive federal, state and local
environmental laws and regulations governing air emissions and the
disposal of hazardous materials. Increasingly stringent environmental
laws and regulations are expected to require companies with oil
production and refining operations to devote significant financial and
managerial resources to pollution control. General problems of the oil
and petroleum products industry include the ability of a few influential
producers significantly to affect production, the concomitant volatility
of crude oil prices and increasing public and governmental concern over
air emissions, waste product disposal, fuel quality and the
environmental effects of fossil-fuel use in general.
In addition, any future scientific advances concerning new sources of
energy and fuels or legislative changes relating to the energy industry
or the environment could have a negative impact on the petroleum
products industry. While legislation has been enacted to deregulate
certain aspects of the oil industry, no assurances can be given that new
or additional regulations will not be adopted. Each of the problems
referred to could adversely affect the financial stability of the
issuers of any petroleum industry stocks in the Trusts.
Real Estate Companies. Certain Portfolios are considered to be
concentrated in common stocks of companies engaged in real estate asset
management, development, leasing, property sales and other related
activities. See "Risk Factors" in Part I of this Prospectus which will
indicate, if applicable, a Trust's concentration in this industry.
Investment in securities issued by these real estate companies should be
made with an understanding of the many factors which may have an adverse
impact on the credit quality of the particular company or industry.
Generally, these include economic recession, the cyclical nature of real
estate markets, competitive overbuilding, unusually adverse weather
conditions, changing demographics, changes in governmental regulations
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(including tax laws and environmental, building, zoning and sales
regulations), increases in real estate taxes or costs of material and
labor, the inability to secure performance guarantees or insurance as
required, the unavailability of investment capital and the inability to
obtain construction financing or mortgage loans at rates acceptable to
builders and purchasers of real estate. Additional risks include an
inability to reduce expenditures associated with a property (such as
mortgage payments and property taxes) when rental revenue declines, and
possible loss upon foreclosure of mortgaged properties if mortgage
payments are not paid when due.
REITs are financial vehicles that have as their objective the pooling of
capital from a number of investors in order to participate directly in
real estate ownership or financing. REITs are generally fully integrated
operating companies that have interests in income-producing real estate.
REITs are differentiated by the types of real estate properties held and
the actual geographic location of properties and fall into two major
categories: equity REITs emphasize direct property investment, holding
their invested assets primarily in the ownership of real estate or other
equity interests, while mortgage REITs concentrate on real estate
financing, holding their assets primarily in mortgages secured by real
estate. As of the Initial Date of Deposit, the Trust contains only
equity REITs. REITs obtain capital funds for investment in underlying
real estate assets by selling debt or equity securities in the public or
institutional capital markets or by bank borrowing. Thus, the returns on
common equities of the REITs in which the Trust invests will be
significantly affected by changes in costs of capital and, particularly
in the case of highly "leveraged" REITs (i.e., those with large amounts
of borrowings outstanding), by changes in the level of interest rates.
The objective of an equity REIT is to purchase income-producing real
estate properties in order to generate high levels of cash flow from
rental income and a gradual asset appreciation, and they typically
invest in properties such as office, retail, industrial, hotel and
apartment buildings and healthcare facilities.
REITs are a creation of the tax law. REITs essentially operate as a
corporation or business trust with the advantage of exemption from
corporate income taxes provided the REIT satisfies the requirements of
Sections 856 through 860 of the Internal Revenue Code. The major tests
for tax-qualified status are that the REIT (i) be managed by one or more
trustees or directors, (ii) issue shares of transferable interest to its
owners, (iii) have at least 100 shareholders, (iv) have no more than 50%
of the shares held by five or fewer individuals, (v) invest
substantially all of its capital in real estate related assets and
derive substantially all of its gross income from real estate related
assets and (vi) distributed at least 95% of its taxable income to its
shareholders each year. If any REIT in the Trust's portfolio should fail
to qualify for such tax status, the related shareholders (including the
Trust) could be adversely affected by the resulting tax consequences.
The underlying value of the Securities and the Trust's ability to make
distributions to Unit holders may be adversely affected by changes in
national economic conditions, changes in local market conditions due to
changes in general or local economic conditions and neighborhood
characteristics, increased competition from other properties,
obsolescence of property, changes in the availability, cost and terms of
mortgage funds, the impact of present or future environmental
legislation and compliance with environmental laws, the ongoing need for
capital improvements, particularly in older properties, changes in real
estate tax rates and other operating expenses, regulatory and economic
impediments to raising rents, adverse changes in governmental rules and
fiscal policies, dependency on management skill, civil unrest, acts of
God, including earthquakes and other natural disasters (which may result
in uninsured losses), acts of war, adverse changes in zoning laws, and
other factors which are beyond the control of the issuers of the REITs
in the Trust.
The value of the REITs may at times be particularly sensitive to
devaluation in the event of rising interest rates. Equity REITs are less
likely to be affected by interest rate fluctuations than mortgage REITs
and the nature of the underlying assets of an equity REIT may be
considered more tangible than that of a mortgage REIT. Equity REITs are
more likely to be adversely affected by changes in the value of the
underlying property it owns than mortgage REITs.
REITs may concentrate investments in specific geographic areas or in
specific property types, i.e., hotels, shopping malls, residential
complexes and office buildings. The impact of economic conditions on
REITs can also be expected to vary with geographic location and property
type. Investors should be aware the REITs may not be diversified and are
subject to the risks of financing projects. REITs are also subject to
defaults by borrowers, self-liquidation, the market's perception of the
REIT industry generally, and the possibility of failing to qualify for
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pass-through of income under the Internal Revenue Code, and to maintain
exemption from the Investment Company Act of 1940. A default by a
borrower or lessee may cause the REIT to experience delays in enforcing
its right as mortgagee or lessor and to incur significant costs related
to protecting its investments. In addition, because real estate
generally is subject to real property taxes, the REITs in the Trust may
be adversely affected by increases or decreases in property tax rates
and assessments or reassessments of the properties underlying the REITs
by taxing authorities. Furthermore, because real estate is relatively
illiquid, the ability of REITs to vary their portfolios in response to
changes in economic and other conditions may be limited and may
adversely affect the value of the Units. There can be no assurance that
any REIT will be able to dispose of its underlying real estate assets
when advantageous or necessary. In an effort to reduce the impact of the
risks discussed above, the Underwriter has selected REITs that are
diversified among various real estate sectors and geographic locations.
The issuer of REITs generally maintains comprehensive insurance on
presently owned and subsequently acquired real property assets,
including liability, fire and extended coverage. However, certain types
of losses may be uninsurable or not be economically insurable as to
which the underlying properties are at risk in their particular locales.
There can be no assurance that insurance coverage will be sufficient to
pay the full current market value or current replacement cost of any
lost investment. Various factors might make it impracticable to use
insurance proceeds to replace a facility after it has been damaged or
destroyed. Under such circumstances, the insurance proceeds received by
a REIT might not be adequate to restore its economic position with
respect to such property.
Under various environmental laws, a current or previous owner or
operator of real property may be liable for the costs of removal or
remediation of hazardous or toxic substances on, under or in such
property. Such laws often impose liability whether or not the owner or
operator caused or knew of the presence of such hazardous or toxic
substances and whether or not the storage of such substances was in
violation of a tenant's lease. In addition, the presence of hazardous or
toxic substances, or the failure to remediate such property properly,
may adversely affect the owner's ability to borrow using such real
property as collateral. No assurance can be given that one or more of
the REITs in the Trust may not be presently liable or potentially liable
for any such costs in connection with real estate assets they presently
own or subsequently acquire while such REITs are held in the Trust.
Hong Kong. Recently, in the wake of Chinese economic development and
reform, certain Hong Kong real estate companies and other investors
began purchasing and developing real estate in southern China, including
Beijing, the Chinese capital. By 1992, however, southern China began to
experience a rise in real estate prices, increases in construction costs
and a tightening of credit markets. Any worsening of these conditions
could affect the profitability and financial condition of Hong Kong real
estate companies and could have a materially adverse effect on the value
of a Hong Kong Portfolio.
The prices of small company securities are often more volatile than
prices associated with large company issues, and can display abrupt or
erratic movements at times, due to limited trading volumes and less
publicly available information. Also, because small cap companies
normally have fewer shares outstanding and these shares trade less
frequently than large companies, it may be more difficult for the Trusts
which contain these Equity Securities to buy and sell significant
amounts of such shares without an unfavorable impact on prevailing
market prices.
Portfolios
Equity Securities Selected for The Dow (sm) Target 5,
Qualified 1999 Series
Caterpillar Inc., headquartered in Peoria, Illinois, makes earthmoving,
construction and materials handling machinery and equipment, and diesel
engines. The company also provides various financial products and
services.
E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, headquartered in Wilmington,
Delaware, explores for, develops and produces crude oil and natural gas;
makes polymers, elastomers, finishes and performance films; makes
specialty fibers and chemicals; produces agricultural products; and
makes electronic materials and medical products. The company
participates in five principal business segments-Petroleum Operations;
Polymers; Fibers; Chemicals; and Diversified Businesses.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, headquartered in Akron, Ohio, develops,
makes and sells tires and related transportation products; participates
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in various crude oil transportation and gathering activities; and makes
various industrial rubber and chemical products.
International Paper Company, headquartered in Purchase, New York,
manufactures printing and writing paper, pulp, tissue, paperboard,
packaging and wood products. The company also manufactures nonwoven
papers, specialty chemcials, specialty panels and laminated products.
The company sells its products primarily in the United States, Europe
and the Pacific Rim.
Philip Morris Companies, Inc., headquartered in New York, New York, is
the world's largest producer and marketer of consumer packaged goods.
Its five principal operating companies are Kraft Foods, Inc., Miller
Brewing Company, Philip Morris International Inc., Philip Morris U.S.A.
and Philip Morris Capital Corporation.
Equity Securities Selected for The Dow (sm) Target 10,
Qualified 1999 Series
Caterpillar Inc., headquartered in Peoria, Illinois, makes earthmoving,
construction and materials handling machinery and equipment, and diesel
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engines. The company also provides various financial products and
services.
Chevron Corporation, headquartered in San Francisco, California, is an
international oil company with activities in the United States and
abroad. The company is involved in worldwide, integrated petroleum
operations which explore for, develop and produce petroleum liquids and
natural gas, as well as transporting the products. The company is also
involved in the mineral and chemical industries.
E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, headquartered in Wilmington,
Delaware, explores for, develops and produces crude oil and natural gas;
makes polymers, elastomers, finishes and performance films; makes
specialty fibers and chemicals; produces agricultural products; and
makes electronic materials and medical products. The company
participates in five principal business segments-Petroleum Operations;
Polymers; Fibers; Chemicals; and Diversified Businesses.
Eastman Kodak Company, headquartered in Rochester, New York, develops,
makes and sells consumer and commercial photographic imaging products.
The company's products include films, photographic papers and chemicals,
cameras, projectors, processing equipment, audiovisual equipment,
copiers, microfilm products, applications software, printers and other
equipment.
General Motors Corporation, headquartered in Detroit, Michigan,
manufactures and sells cars and trucks worldwide under the trademarks
"Chevrolet," "Oldsmobile," "Pontiac," "Buick," "Saturn," "Cadillac" and
"GMC Trucks."
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, headquartered in Akron, Ohio, develops,
makes and sells tires and related transportation products; participates
in various crude oil transportation and gathering activities; and makes
various industrial rubber and chemical products.
International Paper Company, headquartered in Purchase, New York,
manufactures printing and writing paper, pulp, tissue, paperboard,
packaging and wood products. The company also manufactures nonwoven
papers, specialty chemcials, specialty panels and laminated products.
The company sells its products primarily in the United States, Europe
and the Pacific Rim.
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company, headquartered in St. Paul,
Minnesota, manufactures industrial, electronic, health, consumer and
information-imaging products for distribution worldwide. The company's
products include adhesives, abrasives, laser imagers and "Scotch" brand
products.
J.P. Morgan & Company, Inc., headquartered in New York, New York, is a
global investment banking firm that serves clients with complex needs
through an integrated range of advisory, financing, trading, investment
and related capabilities.
Philip Morris Companies, Inc., headquartered in New York, New York, is
the world's largest producer and marketer of consumer packaged goods.
Its five principal operating companies are Kraft Foods, Inc., Miller
Brewing Company, Philip Morris International Inc., Philip Morris U.S.A.
and Philip Morris Capital Corporation.
Equity Securities Selected for Global Target 15, Qualified 1999 Series
Dow Jones Industrial Average SM
Caterpillar Inc., headquartered in Peoria, Illinois, makes earthmoving,
construction and materials handling machinery and equipment, and diesel
engines. The company also provides various financial products and
services.
E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, headquartered in Wilmington,
Delaware, explores for, develops and produces crude oil and natural gas;
makes polymers, elastomers, finishes and performance films; makes
specialty fibers and chemicals; produces agricultural products; and
makes electronic materials and medical products. The company
participates in five principal business segments-Petroleum Operations;
Polymers; Fibers; Chemicals; and Diversified Businesses.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, headquartered in Akron, Ohio, develops,
makes and sells tires and related transportation products; participates
in various crude oil transportation and gathering activities; and makes
various industrial rubber and chemical products.
International Paper Company, headquartered in Purchase, New York,
manufactures printing and writing paper, pulp, tissue, paperboard,
packaging and wood products. The company also manufactures nonwoven
papers, specialty chemcials, specialty panels and laminated products.
The company sells its products primarily in the United States, Europe
and the Pacific Rim.
Philip Morris Companies, Inc., headquartered in New York, New York, is
the world's largest producer and marketer of consumer packaged goods.
Its five principal operating companies are Kraft Foods, Inc., Miller
Brewing Company, Philip Morris International Inc., Philip Morris U.S.A.
and Philip Morris Capital Corporation.
Financial Times Industrial Ordinary Share Index
Blue Circle Industries Plc, through subsidiaries, makes and sells heavy
building materials including cement, concrete and aggregates, and
heating and bathroom products. The company also manages real estate and
develops commercial and residential properties.
British Airways Plc, operates international and domestic scheduled
passenger airline services, as well as a worldwide air cargo business.
The company is one of the largest airlines in the world.
Marks & Spencer Plc, retails consumer goods and food under the name "St.
Michael." The company sells quality clothing through "Brooks Brothers"
stores in the United States and Japan, sells food through its "Kings
Super Markets" in the United States, and other merchandise through a
chain of retail stores in Canada, Europe and Hong Kong. The company is
also engaged in financial, unit trust, treasury and insurance.
Royal & Sun Alliance Plc, is the holding company for the multi-national
insurance companies Sun Alliance Group Plc and Royal Insurance Holdings
Plc. The companies provide major classes of general and life insurance
to customers in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Scandinavia,
South Africa and the United States.
Tate & Lyle Plc, is the holding company for an international group of
companies which manufacture, refine, process, distribute and trade
sweeteners, starches and their by-products. Products include white
sugar, molasses and low calorie sweeteners. The company also
manufactures and sells engineered sugar milling equipment and provides
reinsurance services.
Hang Seng Index
Amoy Properties Limited, is a property investment company. The company's
principal activities are property investment and investment holding, and
through its subsidiaries, property investment for rental income, car
park management and property management.
Henderson Investment Ltd., is an investment holding company. The
principal activities of its subsidiaries are property development and
investment, investment holding, retailing and the hotel business.
Hongkong & Shanghai Hotel, operates hotels in Hong Kong, China, the
United States, the Philippines and Vietnam. It also leases apartments
and retail space, operates a funicular, entertainment centers and
laundry services, and manages clubs.
Hysan Development Company Ltd., is active in investment holding,
property investment and capital market investments.
Wharf Holdings Ltd., is involved in property, infrastructure, hotels,
terminals and warehousing, tunnel operations, communications, management
services and investment consultancy.
The Sponsor has obtained the foregoing company descriptions from
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sources it deems reliable. The Sponsor has not independently verified
the provided information either in terms of accuracy or completeness.
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-APPENDIX-
The graph which appears on page 9 of Part II of the Prospectus
represents a comparison between a $10,000 investment made on January 1,
1972 in those stocks which comprise the Dow Jones Industrial Average,
the S&P 500 Index, the ten common stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial
Average having the highest dividend yield and the five lowest priced
stocks of the ten common stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average
having the highest dividend yield as of December 31 of each respective
year. The chart indicates that $10,000 invested on January 1, 1972 in
the stocks which comprise the Dow Jones Industrial Average would on
December 31, 1998 be worth $301,881, as opposed to $320,822 had the
$10,000 been invested in the S&P 500 Index, $940,826 had the $10,000
been invested in the ten common stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial
Average having the highest dividend yield as of December 31 of each
respective year and $1,757,051 had the $10,000 been invested in the five
lowest priced stocks of the ten common stocks in the Dow Jones
Industrial Average having the highest dividend yield as of December 31
of each respective year. Each figure assumes that dividends received
during each year will be reinvested semi-annually and sales charges,
commissions, expenses and taxes were not considered in determining total
returns.
The graph which appears on page 10 of Part II of the Prospectus
represents a comparison between a $10,000 investment made on January 1,
1979 in those stocks which comprise the Combined Strategy and the
Cumulative Index Returns as of December 31 of each respective year. The
chart indicates that $10,000 invested on January 1, 1979 and reinvested
as of each December 31 in the stocks which comprise the Combined 15
Strategy would be worth $477,459 on December 31, 1998. The same $10,000,
invested on January 1, 1979 and reinvested as of each December 31 in the
Cumulative Index Returns would be worth $270,963 on December 31, 1998.
Each figure assumes that dividends received during a year are reinvested
semi-annually beginning January 1, 1987 and annually prior thereto and
sales charges, commissions, expenses and taxes were not considered in
determining total returns. The figures have been adjusted to take into
account currency exchange rate fluctuations in the U.S. dollar.
