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SEMIANNUAL REPORT AND PERFORMANCE UPDATE
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NEW ENGLAND
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July 20, 1995
DEAR SHAREHOLDER:
We have good news to present in this Semiannual Report for New England
High Income Fund, which includes your Portfolio Manager's commentary and
complete financial information.
MARKET OVERVIEW
Investors who stayed the course in 1995 were amply rewarded. Major U.S.
stock market indices soared to record highs and the bond market staged a
spectacular comeback from its 1994 lows. Fueling the rally was clear evidence
that the economy had begun to slow down as a result of the interest rate hikes
engineered by the Federal Reserve Board to keep inflation in check. Indeed, with
declining housing starts and rising unemployment numbers reported in the first
half of 1995, expectations grew that the Fed's next move would be downward, to
prevent the slowing economy from slipping into recession.
The bond market surged at the prospect of lower rates, and the stock
market followed suit, with the Standard & Poor's 500Registration Mark Index
gaining 20.14% during the first half of the year. The large, blue-chip companies
led the way, in part because a weak U.S. dollar gave them a competitive
advantage overseas and contributed to surprisingly healthy earnings reports.
Finally, on July 6, just after this reporting period ended, the Fed lowered a
key short-term rate by 0.25%, a relatively modest move, but a significant
psychological change in direction.
YOUR FINANCIAL ADVISER -- A TRUSTED ALLY
As a shareholder in New England Funds, you have a valuable ally you can
turn to at all times -- your financial adviser. This experienced
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professional can help you design an asset allocation program suitable to your
goals and risk tolerance. Most important, during times of market volatility or
uncertainty, your adviser can help you avoid making costly mistakes, such as
trying to "time" the market. Investors who go it alone can overreact to
short-term market events, buying and selling on the basis of this week's
headlines, or chasing the latest "hot" investment. Such behavior can derail an
otherwise prudent investment program. But investors who work with a financial
adviser receive guidance throughout the market's ups and downs. Your adviser
will help you place short-term market swings in their proper perspective and
keep you focused on your long-term investment program.
Your adviser is just one of the experts whose talents we have tapped in
our effort to bring the best minds in the business to the task of managing your
money. These experts are a vital part of the investment process at New England
Funds, and we encourage you to take advantage of their skills to the fullest.
We invite you to read the accompanying management commentary and
financial highlights. If you have any questions or comments, please contact your
financial adviser or New England Funds directly at 800-225-5478. Once again, we
appreciate your continued confidence and investment in New England Funds.
Sincerely,
/s/ Peter S. Voss /s/ Henry L.P. Schmelzer
Peter S. Voss Henry L.P. Schmelzer
Chairman President
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INVESTMENT RESULTS THROUGH JUNE 30, 1995
Putting Performance into Perspective
The graph comparing your Fund's performance to a benchmark index provides you
with a general sense of how your Fund performed. To put this information in
context, it may be helpful to understand the special differences between the
two. Your Fund's total return for the period shown appears with and without
sales charges and includes Fund expenses and management fees. A securities index
measures the performance of a theoretical portfolio. Unlike a fund, the index is
unmanaged; there are no expenses that affect the results. In addition, few
investors could purchase all of the securities necessary to match the index.
And, if they could, they would incur transaction costs and other expenses.
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A $10,000 INVESTMENT IN CLASS A SHARES
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Compared to First Boston High Yield Index(4) and the Cost of Living(5)
A chart in the form of a line graph appears here, illustrating the growth of a
$10,000 investment in Class A Shares compared to First Boston High Yield
Index(4) and the Cost of Living(5). The data points from the graph are as
follows:
New England High Income Fund - Net Asset Value(1)
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Year Amount
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<S> <C>
6/85 $10,000
6/86 $11,684
6/87 $12,401
6/88 $12,146
6/89 $12,827
6/90 $12,856
6/91 $13,082
6/92 $16,363
6/93 $18,964
6/94 $19,759
6/95 $20,826
New England High Income Fund - With Maximum Sales Charge(2)
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Year Amount
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6/85 $ 9,550
6/86 $11,158
6/87 $11,843
6/88 $11,599
6/89 $12,250
6/90 $12,277
6/91 $12,493
6/92 $15,626
6/93 $18,111
6/94 $18,870
6/95 $19,889
First Boston High Yield(4)
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Year Amount
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6/85 $10,000
6/86 $13,069
6/87 $13,984
6/88 $15,259
6/89 $16,735
6/90 $16,418
6/91 $18,995
6/92 $23,775
6/93 $27,808
6/94 $29,015
6/95 $32,642
Cost of Living(5)
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Year Amount
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6/85 $10,000
6/86 $10,174
6/87 $10,552
6/88 $10,968
6/89 $11,535
6/90 $12,074
6/91 $12,641
6/92 $13,031
6/93 $13,421
6/94 $13,710
6/95 $14,099
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This illustration represents past performance of Class A shares and cannot
predict future results. Investment return and principal value may vary,
resulting in a gain or loss on the sale of shares. Class B share performance
will be greater or less than that shown based on differences in inception date,
fees and sales charges. All Index and Fund performance assumes reinvested
distributions.
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS 6/30/95
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<CAPTION>
CLASS A (Inception 2/22/84) YEAR TO DATE 1 YEAR 5 YEARS 10 YEARS
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net Asset Value(1) 7.99% 5.40% 10.13% 7.61%
With Max. Sales Charge(2) 3.12 0.65 9.11 7.12
Lipper High Yield Average(6) 9.72 8.17 12.66 9.81
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CLASS B (Inception 9/20/93) YEAR TO DATE 1 YEAR SINCE INCEPTION
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net Asset Value(1) 7.65% 4.72% 4.32%
With CDSC(3) 3.65 0.90 2.81
First Boston High Yield(4) 10.77 12.50 14.54
Lipper High Yield Average(6) 9.72 8.17 n/a
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These returns represent past performance. Investment return and principal value
will fluctuate so that shares, upon redemption, may be worth more or less than
original cost.
NOTES TO CHARTS AND PERFORMANCE UPDATE
(1) Net Asset Value (NAV) performance assumes reinvestment of all distributions
and does not reflect the payment of a sales charge at the time of purchase.
(2) With Maximum Sales Charge assumes reinvestment of all distributions and
reflects the maximum sales charge of 4.5% at the time of purchase of Class
A shares.
(3) With Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (CDSC) performance assumes a maximum
4% sales charge is applied to a redemption of Class B shares. The sales
charge will decrease over time, declining to zero five years after the
purchase of shares.
(4) First Boston High Yield Index is an unmanaged index of bonds rated below
investment grade by Standard and Poor's or Moody's Investors Service
issued by U.S. corporations. The Index performance has not been adjusted
for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses and sales
charges applicable to mutual fund investments.
(5) Cost of Living is based on the Consumer Price Index, a widely recognized
measure of the cost of goods and services in the United States, calculated
by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
(6) Lipper Average is an average of the total return performance (calculated on
the basis of net asset value) of funds with similar investment objectives as
calculated by Lipper Analytical Services, an independent mutual fund ranking
service.
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[PHOTO] NEW ENGLAND HIGH INCOME FUND
Portfolio Manager: Charles Glueck
Back Bay Advisors, L.P.[Registration Mark]
The past 12 months are a textbook case of how swiftly financial markets
can change course. On the heels of one of the worst years in history
for fixed-income investments, U.S. Treasury bonds staged the biggest
five-month rally that the bond market has ever seen, between January and
May of 1995. The stock market set its own records, with major
stock-market indices surging to new highs repeatedly.
Amid this exuberance, the high-income market remained somewhat on the
sidelines, as investors were lured away by the hefty returns of stocks
and U.S. Treasury bonds, and shied away from high-income bonds because
of concerns over weaker-quality issues. Nonetheless, we believe that
over time the demand will normalize, especially when the Treasury high
cools off.
How Your Fund Performed
For the six months ended June 30, 1995, New England High Income Fund
provided a total return of 7.99% for Class A shares, at net asset value.
While this is a solid performance by historic standards, it nevertheless
reflects the overall underperformance of high-income bonds versus
Treasury securities in the first half of 1995.
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We are pleased to report that your Fund continued to generate a high level of
current income over the six-month period. On June 30, the Fund's 30-day yield
was 9.47% for Class A shares.
How We Managed Your Fund
Lower-rated bonds offer the potential for higher returns over time than
high-quality bonds, but they can involve more short-term risk. That's why active
portfolio management, wide diversification, and extensive research are essential
in this market. Your Fund is broadly diversified, with more than 100 issues
across nearly 30 sectors. Please see the "Portfolio Composition" in the attached
financial report for a complete listing of all the sectors.
Every one of our holdings represents a unique combination of corporate history,
strengths, and weaknesses. And every one has been carefully analyzed and
thoroughly researched by Back Bay Advisors' experienced staff. While the overall
supply of high-income bonds has been plentiful over the past six months,
better-quality issues selling at attractive prices were scarce, making our
research especially important.
With the economy cooling off and reasonably priced high-income issues scarce, we
positioned the portfolio defensively. At the end of June, about 18% of assets
was invested in BB-rated bonds, up from 13% at the end of
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1994. The higher overall quality gives your Fund the liquidity that, we
believe, will pay off if the Federal Reserve cuts short-term interest
rates. We also shortened the Fund's duration -- its sensitivity to
interest-rate moves -- to about 4.5 years. The shorter the
duration, the less volatility you can expect from the portfolio.
Economic Outlook
The current economic and business climates favor the bond market
generally, and we believe the high-income sector is poised to perform
well over the next several months. The Federal Reserve appears to
have piloted the economy into a "soft landing," slowing the economy and
allaying inflation concerns. Some recent economic reports have indicated
the early onset of an economic slowdown, which prompted the Federal
Reserve Board in early July to make its first rate cut in three years,
in an effort to stave off a recession.
In our opinion, the chances of recession this year are slim. So far the
economic softness has been concentrated in certain industries. Much of
the economy is perking along nicely, with powerful support from stock
and bond market rallies, the decline in long-term interest rates, and
the export-enhancing weakness of the dollar.
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The Value of Long-Term Perspective
As recent events demonstrate, the best way to capture investment opportunities
that can materialize in almost no time, is to be in the market for the long
term, and to own a diversified mix of investments. Investment in a high income
mutual fund such as New England High Income Fund can form part of a useful asset
allocation strategy for many investors. Shareholders should work with their
financial representatives to determine an appropriate "high-yield bond"
percentage for their overall portfolios.
The historical returns of high-income bonds have been substantial. And while no
one can predict future results, we remain positive about the long-term outlook
in this sector, and look forward to helping you meet your investment goals.
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Glossary for Mutual Fund Investors
TOTAL RETURN - The change in value of a mutual fund investment over a specific
time period, assuming all earnings are reinvested in additional shares of the
fund. Expressed as a percentage.
INCOME DISTRIBUTIONS - Payments to shareholders resulting from the net interest
or dividend income earned by a fund's portfolio.
CAPITAL GAINS DISTRIBUTIONS - Payments to shareholders of profits earned from
selling securities in a fund's portfolio. Capital gains distributions are
usually paid once a year.
YIELD - The rate at which a fund pays income. Yield calculations for 30-day
periods are standardized among mutual funds, based on a formula developed by the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
MATURITY - Refers to the period of time before principal repayment on a bond is
due. A bond fund's "average maturity" refers to the weighted average of the
maturities of all the individual bonds in the portfolio.
DURATION - A measure, stated in years, of a bond or bond fund's sensitivity to
interest rates. Duration is a means to directly compare the volatility of
different instruments. As a general rule, for every 1% move in interest rates, a
fund is expected to fluctuate in value as indicated by its duration. For
example, if interest rates fall by 1%, a fund with a duration of 4 years should
rise in value 4%. Conversely, the fund should decline 4% if interest rates rise
1%.
TREASURIES - Negotiable debt obligations of the U.S. government, secured by its
full faith and credit. The income from treasury securities is exempt from state
and local income taxes, but not from federal income taxes. There are three types
of treasuries: Bills (maturity of 3-12 months), Notes (maturity of 1-10 years)
and Bonds (maturity of 10-30 years).
MUNICIPAL BOND - A debt security issued by a state or municipality to finance
public expenditures. Interest payments are exempt from federal taxes and in most
cases from state and local income taxes. The two main types are General
Obligation (GO) Bonds, which are backed by the full faith and credit and taxing
powers of the municipality; and Revenue Bonds, supported by the revenues from a
municipal enterprise, such as airports and toll bridges.
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PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS
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PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION
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Investments as of June 30, 1995
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BONDS AND NOTES--94.0% OF TOTAL NET ASSETS
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AMOUNT DESCRIPTION VALUE (a)
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<C> <S> <C>
ADVERTISING--0.5%
$ 250,000 Lamar Advertising 11.000%, 05/15/2003......................... $ 250,000
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AIR TRANSPORT--0.1%
250,000 People Express Airlines, Inc., secured equip. cts.,
14.375%, 04/15/1996 (e)...................................... 32,500
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ALUMINUM--2.0%
500,000 Doehler Jarvis, Inc. 11.875%, 06/01/2002...................... 535,000
400,000 Easco Corp. 10.000%, 03/15/2001............................... 402,000
937,000
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AUTOMOTIVE--2.9%
500,000 American General Corp. 12.875%, 05/01/2002.................... 485,000
250,000 Motor Wheel Corp. 11.500%, 03/01/2000......................... 215,000
500,000 JPS Automotive Products Corp. 11.125%, 06/15/2001............. 492,500
150,000 SPX Corp. 11.750%, 06/01/2002................................. 156,375
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1,348,875
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AVIATION/PARTS & SERVICE--0.6%
350,000 Fairchild Corp. 13.125%, 03/15/2006........................... 278,250
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BUILDING MATERIALS--3.5%
750,000 Color Tile, Inc. 10.750%, 12/15/2001.......................... 360,000
250,000 Pacific Lumber Co. 10.500%, 03/01/2003........................ 235,625
500,000 Schuller International Group, Inc. 10.875%, 12/15/2004........ 546,250
250,000 Tarkett International GMBH 9.000%, 03/01/2002................. 247,500
220,000 U.S.G. Corp. 10.250%, 12/15/2002.............................. 222,200
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1,611,575
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CHEMICALS--5.6%
250,000 Agriculture Minerals & Chemicals 10.750%, 09/30/2003.......... 256,875
400,000 Harris Chemical North America, Inc. 10.750%, 10/15/2003....... 374,000
250,000 Huntsman Corp. 11.000%, 04/15/2004............................ 273,125
1,000,000 Indspec Chemical Corp., Zero Coupon Bond, 12/01/2003 (f)...... 630,000
500,000 Scotts Co. 9.875%, 08/01/2004................................. 525,000
500,000 Waters Corp. 12.750%, 09/30/2004.............................. 522,500
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2,581,500
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Investments as of June 30, 1995
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BONDS AND NOTES--CONTINUED
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COMMUNICATIONS--4.8%
$ 200,000 Cablevision Industries Corp. 10.750%, 01/30/2002.............. $ 218,500
250,000 Cencall Communications Corp., Zero Coupon Bond,
01/15/2004 (f)................................................ 125,000
500,000 Continental Cablevision Inc. 11.000%, 06/01/2007.............. 555,000
200,000 International Cabletel, Inc., Zero Coupon Bond,
10/15/2003 (f)................................................ 131,000
500,000 Jones Intercable Inc., 9.625%, 03/15/2002..................... 522,500
200,000 Katz Corp. 12.750%, 11/15/2002................................ 217,000
500,000 Nextel Communications, Inc., Zero Coupon Bond,
08/15/2004 (f)................................................ 240,000
250,000 Webcraft Technologies, Inc. 9.375%, 02/15/2002................ 220,000
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2,229,000
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COMPUTERS--1.5%
310,000 Anacomp, Inc. 15.000%, 11/01/2000............................. 238,700
500,000 Merisel, Inc. 12.500%, 12/31/2004............................. 435,000
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673,700
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CONGLOMERATES--2.3%
150,000 Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp. 9.875%, 2/15/2002............ 145,875
250,000 Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp. 12.750%, 2/01/2003........... 268,750
500,000 Talley Industries, Inc., Zero Coupon Bond, 10/15/2005 (f)..... 335,000
300,000 Talley Manufacturing & Technology, Inc. 10.750%, 10/15/2003... 300,000
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1,049,625
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CONSUMER PRODUCTS--3.6%
750,000 Apparel Retailers, Inc., Zero Coupon Bond, 08/15/2005 (f)..... 457,500
200,000 Revlon, Inc. 10.875%, 07/15/2010.............................. 196,000
500,000 Revlon, Inc., Zero Coupon Bond, 03/15/1998.................... 346,250
750,000 U.S. Leather, Inc. 10.250%, 07/31/2003........................ 648,750
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1,648,500
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CONTAINERS--1.8%
750,000 Owens Illinois, Inc. 11.000%, 12/01/2003...................... 823,125
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ELECTRIC UTILITIES--2.2%
500,000 Consolidated Hydropower, Inc., Zero Coupon Bond,
07/15/2003 (f)................................................ 280,000
750,000 Kenetech Corp. 12.750%, 12/15/2002............................ 735,000
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ENTERTAINMENT--3.8%
$ 400,000 ACT III Theaters, Inc. 11.875%, 02/01/2003.................... $ 428,000
350,000 AMC Entertainment Inc.,12.625%, 08/01/2002.................... 388,500
2,000 Capital Gaming International Inc. Zero Coupon Bond,
08/01/1995.................................................... 2,000
200,000 Capital Gaming International Inc. 11.500%, 02/01/2001......... 75,000
500,000 Lady Luck Gaming Financing Corp. 10.500%, 03/01/2001.......... 345,000
500,000 Players International Inc, 10.875%, 04/15/2005................ 495,000
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1,733,500
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FINANCE--0.0%
100,000 Imperial Savings & Loan, 15.750%,03/01/97..................... 10
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FOOD/TOBACCO--4.2%
500,000 Carrols Corp. 11.500%, 08/15/2003............................. 478,750
250,000 Dr. Pepper Bottling Co., Zero Coupon Bond, 02/15/2003 (f)..... 187,500
500,000 Family Restaurants Inc., Zero Coupon Bond, 02/01/2004 (f)..... 130,000
200,000 PMI Acquisition Corp. 10.250%, 09/01/2003..................... 202,000
400,000 Ralph's Grocery Co., 13.750%, 06/15/2005...................... 429,000
250,000 Smitty's Super Value, Inc. 12.750%, 06/15/2004................ 242,500
500,000 Specialty Foods Acquisition Corp., 13.000%, 08/15/2005 (f).... 260,000
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1,929,750
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HOME BUILDERS--1.4%
500,000 Beazer USA Inc. 9.000%, 03/01/2004............................ 441,250
250,000 NVR, Inc. 11.000%, 04/15/2003................................. 227,500
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668,750
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HEALTH SERVICES--3.3%
150,000 Abbey Healthcare Group, Inc. 9.500%, 11/01/2002............... 154,500
293,419 Amerisource Distrubation Corp. 11.250%, 7/15/2005............. 324,961
500,000 Dade International, Inc. 13.000%, 02/01/2005.................. 525,000
450,000 Ornda Healthcorp 12.250%, 05/15/2002.......................... 498,375
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1,502,836
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HOTELS--0.5%
250,000 Trump Plaza Funding, Inc. 10.875%, 06/15/2001................. 228,750
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INSURANCE--2.1%
1,000,000 Reliance Group Holdings, Inc. 9.750%, 11/15/2003.............. 970,000
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MACHINERY--0.6%
250,000 Ametek Inc. 9.750%, 03/15/2004................................ 262,500
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MANUFACTURING--6.4%
$ 100,000 American Standard, Inc. 11.375%, 05/15/2004................... $ 109,500
1,000,000 American Standard, Inc., 10.500%, 06/01/2005.................. 760,000
250,000 Carbide/Graphite Group, Inc. 11.500%, 09/01/2003.............. 262,500
500,000 Eagle Industries, Inc., Zero Coupon Bond, 07/15/2003 (f)...... 370,000
800,000 Fairfield Manufacturing 11.375%, 07/01/2001................... 756,000
250,000 Mafco, Inc. 11.875%, 11/15/2002............................... 249,375
200,000 Pace Industries, Inc. 10.625%, 12/01/2002..................... 189,000
250,000 Reeves Industries, Inc. 11.000%, 07/15/2002................... 260,000
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2,956,375
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MEDICAL EQUIPMENT--0.2%
100,000 McGaw Inc., 10.375%, 04/01/99................................. 103,750
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OIL & GAS--7.1%
500,000 Clark R & M Holdings, Zero Coupon Bond, 02/15/2000 (f)........ 311,250
250,000 HS Resource, Inc. 9.875%, 12/01/2003.......................... 243,125
500,000 Maxus Energy Corp., 9.375%, 11/01/03.......................... 462,500
400,000 Nuevo Energy Co. 12.500%, 06/15/2002.......................... 428,000
500,000 Petroleum Heat & Power, Inc. 10.125%, 04/01/2003.............. 477,500
250,000 Petroleum Heat & Power, Inc. 12.250%, 02/01/2005.............. 265,000
200,000 Santa Fe Energy Resource, Inc. 11.000%, 05/15/2004............ 214,000
300,000 Tesoro Petroleum Corp., sub. deb., 13.000%, 12/01/2000........ 307,500
500,000 Trident NGL, Inc. 10.250%, 04/15/2003......................... 555,000
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3,263,875
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PACKAGING--1.1%
250,000 Calmar, Inc. 12.000%, 12/15/1997.............................. 256,250
250,000 Calmar Spraying Systems, Inc. Zero Coupon Bond, 02/15/1999.... 255,000
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511,250
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PAPER & FOREST PRODUCTS--7.8%
$ 100,000 Buckeye Cellulose Corp. 10.250%, 5/15/2001.................... $ 99,500
500,000 Ivex Holdings Corp., Zero Coupon Bond, 03/15/2005 (f)......... 270,000
200,000 Ivex Packaging 12.500%, 12/15/2002............................ 215,000
500,000 P.T. Indorayon Utama 9.125%, 10/15/2000....................... 467,500
200,000 Repap Wis, Inc. 9.875%, 05/01/2006............................ 193,500
250,000 SD Warren Co. 12.000%, 12/15/2004............................. 269,375
500,000 Stone Container Corp. 11.500%, 09/01/1999..................... 512,500
500,000 Stone Container Corp. 10.750%, 10/01/2002..................... 523,750
750,000 Tjiwi Kimia International Finance 13.250%, 08/01/2001......... 795,000
250,000 Williamhouse Regency 11.500%, 06/15/2005...................... 248,750
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3,594,875
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REAL ESTATE--3.0%
260,000 Continental Homes 12.000%, 08/01/1999......................... 261,300
500,000 Engle Homes 11.750%, 12/15/2000............................... 462,500
150,000 Oriole Homes Corp. 12.500%, 01/15/2003........................ 129,000
250,000 Ryland Group, Inc. 9.625%, 06/01/2004......................... 239,375
400,000 U.D.C. Homes, Inc. 11.750%, 04/30/2003........................ 312,000
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1,404,175
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RETAIL STORES--4.8%
500,000 Cole National Group. Inc. 11.250%, 10/01/2001................. 467,500
750,000 Finlay Enterprises, Inc., Zero Coupon Bond, 05/01/2005 (f).... 495,000
200,000 Levitz Furniture 12.375%, 04/15/1997.......................... 202,000
250,000 Levitz Furniture 9.625%, 07/15/2003........................... 185,000
500,000 Loehmanns Holdings, Inc. 13.750%, 02/15/1999.................. 490,000
350,000 Waban, Inc. 11.000%, 05/15/2004............................... 357,000
----------
2,196,500
----------
STEEL & IRON--5.4%
750,000 AK Steel Corp. 10.750%, 04/01/2004............................ 787,500
500,000 Acme Metals, Inc. 12.500%, 08/01/2002......................... 490,000
750,000 GS Technologies Oper. Inc. 12.000%, 09/01/2004................ 735,000
500,000 Wheeling Pittsburgh Corp. 9.375%, 11/15/2003.................. 455,000
----------
2,467,500
----------
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION--CONTINUED
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Investments as of June 30, 1995
(unaudited)
<TABLE>
BONDS AND NOTES--CONTINUED
<CAPTION>
FACE
AMOUNT DESCRIPTION VALUE (a)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<C> <S> <C>
TEXTILES & APPAREL--1.8%
$ 250,000 Bibb Co. 14.000%, 10/01/1999.................................. $ 97,500
200,000 Dan River, Inc. 10.125%, 12/15/2003........................... 198,000
100,000 NTC Group, Inc. 13.875%, 08/01/1999........................... 38,000
500,000 Westpoint Stevens, Inc. 9.375%, 12/15/2005.................... 481,250
-----------
814,750
-----------
TRUCKING--0.9%
500,000 Burlington Motor Holdings, Inc. 11.500%, 11/01/2003........... 400,000
-----------
MISCELLANEOUS--7.5%
250,000 Alliant Techsystems Inc, 11.750%, 03/01/2003.................. 267,500
250,000 Coty Inc, 10.250%, 05/01/2005................................. 255,000
200,000 Day International Group, 11.125%, 06/01/2005.................. 201,000
500,000 MVE Inc., 12.500%, 02/15/2002................................. 520,000
500,000 Primeco Inc., 12.750%, 03/01/2005............................. 510,000
500,000 Roadmaster Industries, Inc. 11.750%, 07/15/2002............... 485,000
250,000 Sherritt Inc. SR Notes 10.500%, 03/31/2014.................... 242,500
500,000 Terex Corp., 13.750%, 05/15/2002.............................. 435,000
500,000 UCAR Global Enterprises, 12.000%, 01/15/2005.................. 540,000
-----------
3,456,000
-----------
U.S. GOVERNMENT--0.7%
300,000 U.S. Treasury Notes 8.250%, 07/15/1998........................ 319,218
-----------
Total Bonds and Notes (Identified Cost $45,217,028)........... 43,263,014
-----------
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
COMMON STOCKS AND WARRANTS--0.5%
<CAPTION>
SHARES DESCRIPTION
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<C> <S> <C>
6,713 Bucyrus Erie Co................................................ 37,341
5,334 Capital Gaming International, Inc.............................. 3,667
4,550 Capital Gaming International, Inc. WTS......................... 569
66 Continental Airlines Inc. Cl A................................. 1,658
181 Continental Airlines Inc. Cl B................................. 4,548
500 EUA Power Corp. (d)............................................ 5
667 Finlay Enterprises Inc......................................... 9,421
350 Grand Union Co................................................. 175
700 Grand Union Co................................................. 140
8,837 Grand Union Co................................................. 119,300
2,688 Great Bay Power Corp........................................... 20,832
376 Host Marriott Corp............................................. 3,995
376 Marriott International, Inc.................................... 13,488
250 Smitty's Supermarkets Inc...................................... 1
7,500 Specialty Foods Acquisition Corp............................... 26,250
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Total Common Stocks and Warrants (Identified Cost $1,094,787).. 241,390
-------
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION--CONTINUED
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Investments as of June 30, 1995
(unaudited)
<TABLE>
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT--3.8%
<CAPTION>
FACE
AMOUNT VALUE (a)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<C> <S> <C>
$1,770,000 Repurchase agreement with State Street Bank & Trust Company
dated 6/30/95 at 5.50% to be repurchased at $1,770,811 on
7/03/95 collateralized by $1,690,000 U.S. Treasury Bonds
7.250% due 5/15/16 with a value of $1,805,659................. $ 1,770,000
-----------
Total Short-Term Investment (Identified Cost $1,770,000)...... 1,770,000
-----------
Total Investments--98.3% (Identified Cost $48,081,815) (b).... 45,274,404
Cash and Receivables.......................................... 1,253,240
Liabilities................................................... (508,272)
-----------
Total Net Assets--100%........................................ $46,019,372
===========
<FN>
(a) See Note 1a.
(b) Federal Tax Information: At June 30, 1995 the net unrealized
depreciation on investments based on cost of $48,081,815 for federal
income tax purposes was as follows:
Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which
there is an excess of value over tax cost............................ $ 1,116,787
Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which
there is an excess of tax cost over value............................ (3,924,198)
-----------
Net unrealized depreciation.......................................... $(2,807,411)
===========
As of December 31, 1994, the Fund had a net tax basis capital loss
carryforward as follows:
Expiring December 31, 1999 $1,300,610
Expiring December 31, 1998 $527,465
Expiring December 31, 1997 $1,341,040
Expiring December 31, 1996 $571,210
Expiring December 31, 1995 $6,737
(c) Pay-in-kind securities.
(d) Non-income producing security.
(e) Non-income producing; issuer filed petition under Chapter 11 of the Federal
Bankruptcy Code.
(f) Debt obligation initially issued in zero coupon form which converts to coupon form
at a specified rate and date.
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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<TABLE>
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
June 30, 1995
(unaudited)
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Investments at value........................................ $45,274,404
Cash........................................................ 2,684
Receivable for:
Fund shares sold.......................................... 114,741
Accrued interest.......................................... 1,135,815
-----------
46,527,644
-----------
LIABILITIES
Payable for:
Fund shares redeemed...................................... $ 15,419
Dividends declared........................................ 137,737
Securities purchased...................................... 251,328
Accrued expenses:
Management fees........................................... 67,392
Deferred trustees' fees................................... 836
Other expenses............................................ 35,560
--------
508,272
-----------
NET ASSETS.................................................... $46,019,372
===========
Net Assets consist of:
Capital paid in........................................... $52,585,381
Distributions in excess of net investment income.......... (32,816)
Accumulated net realized losses........................... (3,725,782)
Unrealized depreciation on investments.................... (2,807,411)
-----------
NET ASSETS.................................................... $46,019,372
===========
Computation of net asset value and offering price:
Net asset value and redemption price of Class A shares
($37,407,303 divided by 4,103,067 shares of beneficial
interest)................................................... $9.12
=====
Offering price per share (100/95.50 of $9.12)................. $9.55*
=====
Net asset value and offering price of Class B shares
($8,612,069 divided by 945,401 shares of beneficial
interest)................................................... $9.11**
=====
Identified cost of investments................................ $48,081,815
===========
<FN>
* Based upon single purchases of less than $100,000. Reduced sales charges
apply for purchases in excess of these amounts.
** Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable
contingent deferred sales charges.
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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<TABLE>
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Six Months Ended June 30, 1995
(unaudited)
<S> <C> <C>
INVESTMENT INCOME
Dividends..................................................... $ 53
Interest...................................................... 2,386,317
----------
2,386,370
Expenses
Management fees............................................. $ 159,706
Service and distribution fees--Class A...................... 62,215
Service and distribution fees--Class B...................... 35,180
Trustees' fees and expenses................................. 8,009
Custodian................................................... 40,322
Transfer agent.............................................. 45,551
Audit and tax services...................................... 8,798
Legal....................................................... 10,993
Printing.................................................... 14,652
Registration................................................ 10,788
Miscellaneous............................................... 4,872
----------
401,086
Less expenses waived by the investment adviser.............. (37,512) 363,574
---------- ----------
Net investment income......................................... 2,022,796
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS
Realized gain on investments--net............................. 21,280
Unrealized appreciation on investments--net................... 1,158,462
----------
Net gain on investment transactions........................... 1,179,742
----------
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS...................... $3,202,538
==========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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<TABLE>
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(unaudited)
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30,
1994 1995
------------ ----------------
<S> <C> <C>
FROM OPERATIONS
Net investment income.................................... $ 3,332,558 $ 2,022,796
Net realized gain on investment transactions............. 1,911 21,280
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments.... (4,649,556) 1,158,462
----------- -----------
Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations........ (1,315,087) 3,202,538
----------- -----------
FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS
Net investment income
Class A................................................ (3,033,987) (1,821,258)
Class B................................................ (259,930) (335,444)
In excess of net investment income
Class A................................................ -- --
Class B................................................ (2,275) --
----------- -----------
(3,296,192) (2,156,702)
----------- -----------
Increase from capital share transactions................. 11,109,456 6,067,468
----------- -----------
Total increase in net assets............................. 6,498,177 7,113,304
NET ASSETS
Beginning of the period.................................. 32,407,891 38,906,068
----------- -----------
End of the period........................................ $38,906,068 $46,019,372
=========== ===========
UNDISTRIBUTED NET INVESTMENT INCOME
Beginning of the period.................................. $ (236,676) $ 101,090
=========== ===========
End of the period........................................ $ 101,090 $ (32,816)
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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<TABLE>
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(unaudited)
<CAPTION>
CLASS A
----------------------------------------------------------
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, SIX MONTHS
------------------------------------------ ENDED JUNE 30,
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995
------ ------- ------- ------- ------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net Asset Value, Beginning of
Period............................. $10.07 $ 7.56 $ 9.07 $ 9.46 $ 10.06 $ 8.89
------ ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Income From Investment Operations
Net Investment Income................ 1.30 1.02 0.94 0.90 0.88 0.44
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain
(Loss) on Investments.............. (2.49) 1.58 0.44 0.61 (1.19) 0.26
------ ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total From Investment Operations..... (1.19) 2.60 1.38 1.51 (0.31) 0.70
------ ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Less Distributions Dividends From Net
Investment Income.................. (1.30) (1.02) (0.94) (0.90) (0.86) (0.47)
Distributions in Excess of Net
Investment Income.................. 0.00 0.00 0.00 (0.01) 0.00 0.00
Distributions From Paid-in Capital
(c)................................ (0.02) (0.07) (0.05) 0.00 0.00 0.00
------ ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total Distributions.................. (1.32) (1.09) (0.99) (0.91) (0.86) (0.47)
------ ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net Asset Value, End of Period....... $ 7.56 $ 9.07 $ 9.46 $ 10.06 $ 8.89 $ 9.12
====== ======= ======= ======= ======= =======
Total Return (%)(c).................. (13.1) 36.3 15.8 16.5 (3.3) 8.0
Ratio of Operating Expenses to
Average Net Assets (%)(a).......... 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.54 1.60 1.60(b)
Ratio of Net Investment Income to
Average Net Assets (%)............. 14.00 11.56 9.74 9.17 9.18 11.40(b)
Portfolio Turnover Rate (%).......... 7 30 19 43 33 21(b)
Net Assets, End of Period (000)...... $6,814 $12,280 $20,992 $31,176 $33,673 $37,407
<FN>
(a) Commencing October 1,1993 expenses were voluntarily limited to 1.60% of
Class A average net assets. See Note 4.
From May 18,1989 through September 30,1993 expenses were voluntarily limited
to 1.50% of average net assets.
The ratios of operating expenses to average net assets, assuming the
foregoing expense limitations had not been in effect,would have been 3.08%,
3.02%, 2.63%, 2.00% and 1.83% for the years ended December 31, 1990,
1991,1992, 1993 and 1994 respectively and 1.78% for the six months ended
June 30, 1995.
(b) Computed on an annualized basis.
(c) A sales charge of 4.50% (maximum) was not reflected in total return
calculations. Periods less than one year are not annualized.
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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<TABLE>
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS--CONTINUED
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(unaudited)
<CAPTION>
CLASS B
------------------------------------------------
SEPTEMBER 20,(A) SIX MONTHS
THROUGH YEAR ENDED ENDED
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30,
1993 1994 1995
---------------- ------------ ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period........ $ 9.87 $10.06 $ 8.88
------ ------ ------
Income From Investment Operations
Net Investment Income....................... 0.23 0.79 0.41
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on
Investments............................... 0.20 (1.18) 0.26
------ ------ ------
Total From Investment Operations............ 0.43 (0.39) 0.67
------ ------ ------
Less Distributions Dividends From Net
Investment Income......................... (0.23) (0.78) (0.44)
Distributions in Excess of Net Investment
Income.................................... (0.01) (0.01) 0.00
------ ------ ------
Total Distributions......................... (0.24) (0.79) (0.44)
------ ------ ------
Net Asset Value, End of Period.............. $10.06 $ 8.88 $ 9.11
====== ====== ======
Total Return (%)(d)......................... 4.4 (4.0) 7.7
Ratio of Operating Expenses to Average Net
Assets (%)(b)............................. 2.25 2.25(c) 2.25(c)
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average
Net Assets (%)............................ 7.66 8.53(c) 10.75(c)
Portfolio Turnover Rate (%)................. 43 33(c) 21(c)
Net Assets, End of Period (000)............. $1,232 $5,233 $8,612
<FN>
(a) Commencement of operations.
(b) Commencing October 1,1993 expenses were voluntarily limited to 2.25% of
Class B average net assets. See Note 4.
The ratios of operating expenses to average net assets, assuming the
foregoing expense limitations had not been in effect for Class B shares,
would have been 2.53% for the period ended December 31,1993, 2.48% for the
year ended December 31,1994 and 2.43% for the six months ended June 30,
1995.
(c) Computed on an annualized basis.
(d) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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June 30, 1995 (unaudited)
1. The Fund is a series of New England Funds Trust II, a Massachusetts business
trust (the "Trust"), and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940,
as amended (the "1940 Act"), as an open-end management investment company. The
Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of shares
of the Trust in multiple series (each series of shares a "Fund").
The Fund offers both Class A and Class B shares. The Fund commenced its public
offering of Class B shares on September 20, 1993. Class A shares are sold with a
maximum front end sales charge of 4.50%. Class B shares do not pay a front end
sales charge, but pay a higher ongoing distribution fee than Class A shares, and
are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge if those shares are redeemed
within five years of purchase. Expenses of the Fund are borne pro-rata by the
holders of both classes of shares, except that each class bears expenses unique
to that class (including the Rule 12b-1 service and distribution fees applicable
to such class), and votes as a class only with respect to its own Rule 12b-1
Plan. Shares of each class would receive their pro-rata share of the net assets
attributable to their class, if the Fund were liquidated. In addition, the
Trustees declare separate dividends on each class of shares.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently
followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The
policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles for
investment companies.
a. SECURITY VALUATION. The Fund's investment adviser, Back Bay Advisors, L.P.
("Back Bay Advisors"), under the supervision of the Fund's trustees, determines
the value of the Fund's portfolio of securities, using valuations provided by a
pricing service selected by Back Bay Advisors and other information with respect
to transactions in securities, including quotations from securities dealers.
Valuations of securities and other assets owned by the Fund for which market
quotations are readily available are based on those quotations. Short-term
obligations that will mature in 60 days or less are stated at amortized cost,
which, when combined with accrued interest or discount earned, approximates
market value. All other securities and assets are valued at their fair value as
determined in good faith by Back Bay Advisors under the supervision of the
Fund's trustees.
b. SECURITY TRANSACTIONS AND RELATED INVESTMENT INCOME. Security transactions
are accounted for on the trade date (the date the buy or sell is executed).
Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date and interest income is
recorded on the accrual basis. Interest income is increased by the accretion of
discount. In determining net gain or loss on securities sold, the cost of
securities has been determined on the identified cost basis.
c. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES. The Fund intends to meet the requirements of the
Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies, and to
distribute to its
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--CONTINUED
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June 30, 1995 (unaudited)
shareholders all of its income and any net realized capital gains at least
annually. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax has been made.
d. DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS. Dividends are declared daily to
shareholders of record at the time and are paid monthly.
The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gains
distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations which
may differ from generally accepted accounting principles. These differences
primarily relate to interest on defaulted securities. Permanent book and tax
basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in
reclassification to paid in capital.
e. REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. The Fund, through its custodian, receives delivery of
the underlying securities collateralizing repurchase agreements. It is the
Fund's policy that the market value of the collateral be at least equal to 100%
of the repurchase price. Back Bay Advisors is responsible for determining that
the value of the collateral is at all times at least equal to the repurchase
price. Repurchase agreements could involve certain risks in the event of default
or insolvency of the other party including possible delays or restrictions upon
the Fund's ability to dispose of the underlying securities.
2. PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES (excluding short-term investments) for the
six months ended June 30, 1995 were $10,628,856 and $4,220,790, respectively.
<TABLE>
3a. MANAGEMENT FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES. During the six
months ended June 30, 1995, the Fund incurred management fees payable to its
investment adviser, Back Bay Advisors. Certain officers and directors of the
adviser and its affiliated companies are also officers or trustees of the Fund.
Back Bay Advisors is a wholly owned subsidiary of New England Investment
Companies, L.P. ("NEIC") which is a majority owned subsidiary of New England
Mutual Life Insurance Company. The management agreement in effect during the six
months ended June 30, 1995 provided for fees as set forth below:
<CAPTION>
ANNUAL PERCENTAGE
FEES EARNED RATE ANNUAL NET ASSET VALUE LEVELS
----------- ----------------- -----------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
$159,706(a) 0.750% all net assets
<FN>
(a) Before reduction pursuant to voluntary expense limitations. See Note 4.
</TABLE>
b. SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION FEES. Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act,
the Trust has adopted Service and Distribution Plans relating to the Fund's
Class A and Class B shares (the "Plans").
Under the Plans, the Fund pays New England Funds, L.P. ("New England Funds") a
monthly service fee at the annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net
assets attributable to the Fund's Class A shares and Class B shares, as
compensation for
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--CONTINUED
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June 30, 1995 (unaudited)
services provided and expenses (including certain payments to securities
dealers, who may be affiliated with New England Funds) incurred by New England
Funds in providing personal services to investors in Class A and Class B shares
and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts. For the six months ended June
30, 1995, the Fund paid New England Funds $44,439 and $8,795 in service fees
under the Class A and B Plans respectively.
Also under the Plans, the Fund pays New England Funds monthly distribution fees,
at the annual rate of up to 0.10% of the average daily net assets attributable
to the Fund's Class A shares and up to 0.75% of the average daily net assets
attributable to the Fund's Class B shares, as compensation for services provided
and expenses (including certain payments to securities dealers, who may be
affiliated with New England Funds) incurred by New England Funds in connection
with the marketing or sale of Class A and Class B shares, respectively. For the
six months ended June 30, 1995, the Fund paid New England Funds $17,776 and
$26,385 in distribution fees under the Class A and B Plans respectively.
Commissions (including contingent deferred sales charges) on Fund shares paid to
New England Funds by investors in shares of the Fund during the six months ended
June 30, 1995 amounted to $61,152.
c. TRANSFER AGENT FEES. New England Funds is the transfer and shareholder
servicing agent to the Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 1995, the Fund
paid New England Funds $45,551 as compensation for its services in that
capacity.
<TABLE>
d. TRUSTEES FEES AND EXPENSES. The Fund does not pay any compensation directly
to its officers or trustees who are directors, officers or employees of Back Bay
Advisors, New England Funds, NEIC or their affiliates, other than registered
investment companies. Each other trustee is compensated by the Fund as follows:
<S> <C>
Annual Retainer $800
Meeting Fee $125/meeting
Committee Meeting Fee $75/meeting
Committee Chairman Retainer $125/year
</TABLE>
A deferred compensation plan is available to the trustees on a voluntary basis.
Each participating trustee will receive an amount equal to the value that such
deferred compensation would have had, had it been invested in the Fund on the
normal payment date.
4. EXPENSE LIMITATIONS. Commencing October 1, 1993 and until further notice to
the Fund, Back Bay Advisors has voluntarily agreed to reduce its management fee
and, if necessary, to assume expenses of the Fund in order to limit the Fund's
expenses to an annual rate of 1.60% of Class A average daily net assets and
2.25% of Class B
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--CONTINUED
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
June 30, 1995 (unaudited)
average daily net assets. From May 18, 1989 through September 30, 1993 expenses
were voluntarily limited to 1.50% of the Fund's average daily net assets. As a
result of the Fund's expenses exceeding the foregoing expense limitations during
the six months ended June 30, 1995, Back Bay Advisors reduced its management fee
of $159,706 by $37,512.
5. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT; LOWER RATED SECURITIES. The Fund invests in
securities offering high current income which generally will be rated below
investment grade by recognized rating agencies. Certain of these lower rated
securities are regarded as predominantly speculative with respect to capacity to
pay interest and repay principal in accordance with the terms of the obligations
and generally involve more credit risk than securities in the higher rating
categories. In addition, the trading market for lower rated securities may be
less liquid than the market for higher-rated securities.
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June 30, 1995 (unaudited)
<TABLE>
6. CAPITAL SHARES. At June 30,1995 there was an unlimited number of shares of
beneficial interest authorized divided into two classes, Class A and Class B
capital stock. Transactions in capital shares were as follows :
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 1994 JUNE 30, 1995
------------------------- -----------------------
CLASS A SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT
------- ---------- ----------- -------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Shares sold.......................... 1,496,591 $14,387,334 564,855 $ 5,111,503
Shares issued in connection with the
reinvestment of:
Distributions from net investment
income....................... 219,370 2,073,464 140,938 1,278,562
---------- ----------- -------- -----------
1,715,961 16,460,798 705,793 6,390,065
Shares redeemed...................... (1,026,473) (9,770,807) (390,189) (3,539,817)
---------- ----------- -------- -----------
Net increase......................... 689,488 $ 6,689,991 315,604 $ 2,850,248
========== =========== ======== ===========
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 1994 JUNE 30, 1995
------------------------- -----------------------
CLASS B SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT
------- ---------- ----------- -------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Shares sold.......................... 498,542 $ 4,729,198 401,695 $3,629,984
Shares issued in connection with the
reinvestment of:
Distributions from net investment
income....................... 14,967 137,763 14,674 133,038
--------- ----------- ------- ----------
513,509 4,866,961 416,369 3,763,022
Shares redeemed...................... (46,997) (447,496) (59,941) (545,802)
--------- ----------- ------- ----------
Net increase......................... 466,512 $ 4,419,465 356,428 $3,217,220
========= =========== ======= ==========
Total increase from capital share
transactions....................... 1,156,000 $11,109,456 672,032 $6,067,468
========= =========== ======= ==========
</TABLE>
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REGULAR INVESTING PAYS
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FIVE GOOD REASONS TO INVEST REGULARLY
1. It's an easy way to build assets
2. It's convenient and effortless
3. It requires a low minimum to get started
4. It can help you reach important long-term goals like
retirement or college funding
5. It can help you benefit from the ups and downs of the market
With Investment Builder, New England Funds' automatic investment program,
you can invest as little as $50 a month in your New England Fund automatically
-- without even writing a check. And, as you can see from the chart below,
your monthly investments can really add up over time.
<TABLE>
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE POWER OF MONTHLY INVESTING
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A line graph appears here, illustrating the hypothetical accumulation of
monthly investments at an 8% annual rate of return. The data points of the
graph are as follows:
Monthly investments of $50:
<CAPTION>
Years Growth of Monthly Investments
----- -----------------------------
<S> <C>
0 $ 0
5 $ 3,661
10 $ 9,040
15 $16,943
2O $28,555
25 $45,618
Monthly investments of $100:
<CAPTION>
Years Growth of Monthly Investments
----- -----------------------------
0 $ 0
5 $ 7,322
10 $18,079
15 $33,886
20 $57,111
25 $91,236
Monthly investments of $200:
<CAPTION>
Years Growth of Monthly Investments
----- -----------------------------
0 $ 0
5 $ 14,643
10 $ 36,158
15 $ 67,772
20 $114,222
25 $182,472
Monthly investments of $500:
<CAPTION>
Years Growth of Monthly Investments
----- -----------------------------
0 $ 0
5 $ 36,608
10 $ 90,396
15 $169,429
20 $285,555
25 $456,181
<FN>
For illustrative purposes only. These figures represent hypothetical
accumulation at an 8% annual rate of return, and are not indicative of
future performance of any New England Fund. The value of a New England Fund
will fluctuate with changing market conditions.
</TABLE>
This program cannot assure a profit nor protect against a loss in a declining
market. It does, however, ensure that you buy more shares when the price
is low and fewer shares when the price is high.
You can start an Investment Builder program with your current New England Fund
account, or with any of our other funds. To open an Investment Builder account
today, call your financial representative or New England Funds at
1-800-225-5478.
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INFORMATION ON CALL
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YOU CAN CALL NEW ENGLAND FUNDS DAY OR NIGHT
Do you like to keep on top of your New England Funds but can't always
call us during regular business hours? With Tele#Facts, New England Funds'
24-hours a day automated telephone system, you can call us any time that's
convenient for you -- day or night!
By calling 1-800-346-5984 from any Touch-Tone[R] telephone, you can:
-- Check the current value of your New England Fund account
-- Find out the current yield and total return on any New England Fund
-- Buy, sell or exchange fund shares
Just remember to have these four items with you before calling:
1. YOUR PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER which is the last four digits of your
Social Security number
2. THE FUND NUMBER -- two- or three-digit number listed on the Tele#Facts
wallet card
3. FUNCTION NUMBER -- listed on the Tele#Facts wallet card
4. ACCOUNT NUMBER -- listed on all your statements
You can get the information you need to use Tele#Facts from the back of your
statement. If you need another Tele#Facts wallet card or have questions about
getting started, please call us at 1-800-225-5478.
So go ahead and give Tele#Facts a try. We think you'll enjoy this easy-to-use
and convenient service from New England Funds!
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To learn more, and for a free prospectus,
contact your financial representative.
New England Funds, L.P.
399 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
Toll Free 800-225-5478
This material is authorized for distribution to prospective investors when it
is preceded or accompanied by the Fund's current prospectus, which contains
information about distribution charges, management and other items
of interest. Investors are advised to read the prospectus carefully
before investing.
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