KEMPER INCOME & CAPITAL PRESERVATION FUND INC
N-30D, 1996-01-08
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Kemper Income and Capital
Preservation Fund

                                             ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS
                                             FOR THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1995


Offering investors the opportunity for a high level of current income and
preservation of capital



"...The move out of mortgages and increased investment in Treasuries was
extremely beneficial for the fund in terms of total return...as were the fund's
corporate bonds..."






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                                                                        Table of
                                                                        Contents

                                                                               3
                                                                         General
                                                               Economic Overview

                                                                               5
                                                              Performance Update

                                                                               8
                                                                   Terms to Know

                                                                              10
                                                                Industry Sectors


                                                                              11
                                                                    Portfolio of
                                                                     Investments

                                                                              15
                                                                       Report of
                                                            Independent Auditors

                                                                              16
                                                            Financial Statements


                                                                              18
                                                                        Notes to
                                                            Financial Statements

                                                                              22
                                                            Financial Highlights

At A Glance


Kemper Income and Capital Preservation Fund Total Returns for the year ended
October 31, 1995 (unadjusted for any sales charge):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          LIPPER CORPORATE DEBT
                                                         A RATED FUNDS CATEGORY
Class A              Class B          Class C                  AVERAGE*
<S>                  <C>              <C>                       <C>
17.47%               16.12%           16.45%                    15.80%
</TABLE>
                                  [BAR GRAPH]

*Lipper Analytical Services, Inc. returns and rankings are based upon changes
in net asset value with all dividends reinvested and do not include the effect
of sales charges and, if they had, results may have been less favorable.
Returns and rankings are historical and do not reflect future performance.

NET ASSET VALUE

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         As of                As of
                                                        10/31/95             10/31/94
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<S>                                                      <C>                  <C>
KEMPER INCOME AND CAPITAL
PRESERVATION FUND CLASS A                                $8.62                $7.91
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KEMPER INCOME AND CAPITAL
PRESERVATION FUND CLASS B                                $8.59                $7.90
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KEMPER INCOME AND CAPITAL
PRESERVATION FUND CLASS C                                $8.61                $7.90
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</TABLE>

KEMPER INCOME AND CAPITAL
PRESERVATION FUND RANKINGS

COMPARED TO ALL OTHER FUNDS IN THE LIPPER
CORPORATE DEBT A RATED FUNDS CATEGORY*

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
              CLASS A         CLASS B      CLASS C                        
- ----------------------------------------------------
<S>           <C>             <C>          <C>
1-YEAR        # 19 OF         # 38 OF      # 33 OF
              111 FUNDS       111 FUNDS    111 FUNDS                      
- ----------------------------------------------------
5-YEAR        # 10 OF
              47 FUNDS        N/A          N/A                            
- ----------------------------------------------------
10-YEAR       # 8 OF
              25 FUNDS        N/A          N/A                            
- ----------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
 
DIVIDEND AND YIELD REVIEW

THE FOLLOWING TABLE SHOWS PER SHARE DIVIDEND AND YIELD INFORMATION FOR THE FUND
AS OF OCTOBER 31, 1995.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                          CLASS A       CLASS B       CLASS C
<S>                       <C>           <C>           <C>
- -------------------------------------------------------------
1 YEAR INCOME:            $0.6180       $0.5402       $0.5442
- -------------------------------------------------------------
OCTOBER DIVIDEND:         $0.0515       $0.0448       $0.0453
- -------------------------------------------------------------
ANNUALIZED
DISTRIBUTION RATE+:        7.17%         6.26%         6.31%
- -------------------------------------------------------------
SEC YIELD+:                5.75%         5.10%         5.12%
- -------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

+Current annualized distribution rate is the latest monthly dividend shown as
an annualized percentage of net asset value on October 31, 1995. Distribution
rate simply measures the level of dividends and is not a complete measure of
performance. The SEC yield is net investment income per share earned over the
month ended October 31, 1995 shown as an annualized percentage of the maximum
offering price on that date. The SEC yield is computed in accordance with a
standardized method prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

About Your Report

SHAREHOLDER REPORTS REVISED

Your fund's annual report is the best source for tracking the progress of your
investment. This report includes several changes that have been made in an
effort to provide additional information to you as well as to explain
significant changes to the fund over the last fiscal year. In addition, the
performance update includes commentary from your fund's portfolio manager on
what might be expected in the coming months.


Specifically, your report now includes:

- - Terms you need to know related to your fund

- - A look at your fund's portfolio composition and how it has changed

- - The years to maturity and the duration of the fund's underlying investments

If you have any comments about the revised format, please write to:

      Kemper Mutual Funds
      Shareholder Communications
      120 South LaSalle Street
      Chicago, IL 60603
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General Economic Overview


[PHOTO of Stephen B. Timbers]

STEPHEN B. TIMBERS IS CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER OF KEMPER
FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. (KFS). KFS AND ITS AFFILIATES MANAGE APPROXIMATELY $63
BILLION IN ASSETS, INCLUDING $44 BILLION IN RETAIL MUTUAL FUNDS. TIMBERS IS A
GRADUATE OF YALE UNIVERSITY AND HOLDS AN M.B.A.  FROM HARVARD UNIVERSITY.


DEAR SHAREHOLDER,

Investors enjoyed generally positive performance in both the fixed income and
stock markets in 1995. The returns of most leading securities markets worldwide
are significantly higher than they were in 1994.
  We have an excellent environment for financial assets. After several quarters
of robust growth, the United States economy seems to be growing at a pace that
investors find comfortable. Contrary to isolated reports that caused some
observers to become concerned, we believe the economy is in no jeopardy of
recession. Its health was confirmed with the news that the economy grew (as
measured by real gross domestic product [GDP]) at an annual rate of 4.2% in the
third quarter. This follows much lower growth in the first two quarters, as the
economy was adjusting to the Federal Reserve Board's series of interest rate
increases. The slowdown, in fact, was acknowledged by the Fed when it eased
short-term rates by a small but symbolic 25 basis points in July. Now we know
that the economy was rebounding from July through September.
  Growth without a corresponding increase in inflation is very encouraging.
Although we are well along in the economic cycle and at a point when prices
often start hiking up, inflationary pressures have actually been reduced
somewhat.  
  It is likely that the Fed will reduce rates again, possibly as early
as December 19. An additional rate cut would provide stimulation for the
economy and acknowledge the serious discussion -- if not resolution -- on
reducing the federal budget deficit. Even with a rate cut, our forecast calls
for lower growth ranging between 2% to 3% for the next few quarters, with the
momentum likely to come from exports and nonresidential construction.

MARKET OUTLOOK
Slow growth and low inflation is the optimal combination for investors in the
fixed income markets, and we expect them to continue to perform well.
  We believe that the opportunities for common stock investors will be
increasingly concentrated in higher quality investments. After hitting new
highs and showing considerable strength for most of the year, the stock market
has shown some vulnerability and then gone on to set records.  However, it's
inevitable -- the current bull market will come to an end some day. In fact,
some sectors may be overextended today.
  As we view the new year, companies cannot necessarily count on the economy to
provide above-average earnings support. Rather, stocks that have proven
themselves with a pattern of consistent earnings are likely to attract investor
support. Specifically, sectors that produce more consistent earnings, such as
health care, consumer nondurables, selected technology and selected capital
goods can be expected to do well.  Picking the right sectors to invest in will
be the key challenge for equity investors during the next few quarters.
  International investing continues to be quite complex. After sinking to its
post-World War II low in April, the value of the U.S. dollar has gained
strength against most foreign currencies. While a stronger dollar favors the
U.S. economy because it reduces the cost of American imports and attracts
foreign capital, a strong dollar in relation to a local currency has the effect
of devaluing a foreign investment. The value of the dollar and the
attractiveness of U.S. investments to foreign investors will be key factors in
the next few months.

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General Economic Overview

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ECONOMIC GUIDEPOSTS

Economic activity is a key influence on investment performance and
shareholder decision-making. Periods of recession or boom, inflation or
deflation, credit expansion or credit crunch have a significant impact on
mutual fund performance.
  The following are some significant economic guideposts and their
investment rationale that may help your investment decision-making. The
10-year Treasury rate and the prime rate are prevailing interest rates. The
other data report year-to-year percentage changes.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                 Now (11/30/95)   6 months ago     1 year ago       2 years ago
<S>                                   <C>          <C>               <C>               <C>
10-YEAR TREASURY RATE (1)             5.93           6.17             7.81              5.77    
PRIME RATE (2)                        8.75           9.00             8.50              6.00
INFLATION RATE (3)                    2.74           3.18             2.60              2.74
THE U.S. DOLLAR (4)                  -1.57         - 9.31            -4.52              1.71
CAPITAL GOODS ORDERS (5) (*)          7.60          17.84            13.53             23.75
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION (6)             2.20           3.31             6.58              2.98
EMPLOYMENT GROWTH (7)                 1.50           2.29             3.15              2.58
</TABLE>

                                  [BAR GRAPH]

(1)  Falling interest rates in recent years have been a big plus for financial
     assets.  
  
(2)  The interest rate that commercial lenders charge their best
     borrowers.  

(3)  Inflation reduces an investor's real return. In the last five
     years, inflation has been as high as 6%. The low, moderate inflation of the
     last few years has meant high real returns.  

(4)  Changes in the exchange value of the dollar impact U.S. exporters and the 
     value of U.S. firms' foreign profits.  

(5)  These influence corporate profits and equity performance.  

(6)  An influence on corporate profits and equity performance.  

(7)  An influence on family income and retail sales.

*Data as of October 31, 1995


SOURCE: ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT, KEMPER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
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  We are in the midst of a global recovery, and the same fundamentals that have
driven markets higher in the U.S. can be found in many foreign countries
currently. However, leading international economies continue to lag the U.S.
Japan and Germany, whose economies typically follow U.S. growth, are not as
robust as in past cycles. Moreover, conditions in emerging market countries
underline the importance of careful research and experience in understanding
how these markets work.
  Political leadership also has some bearing on the progress of the economy and 
the state of the financial markets. In the months preceding a presidential
election year, it has been common for incumbents to attempt to stimulate growth.
Given our Republican Congress and Democratic President, however, we do not
consider this as likely this time.
  With the rest of the country, we are closely following political initiatives 
to produce a balanced federal budget. This is a political wild card, but we 
would expect both the stock and fixed-income markets to react with enthusiasm if
progress can be made.
  With that as an economic backdrop, we encourage you to read the following
detailed report of your fund, including a question-and-answer interview with
your fund's portfolio manager. Thank you for your continued support. We
appreciate the opportunity to serve your investment needs.

Sincerely,

/s/ Stephen B. Timbers
STEPHEN B. TIMBERS
CHIEF INVESTMENT AND EXECUTIVE OFFICER


December 12, 1995


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Performance Update


                          [PHOTO of Robert Cessine]

ROBERT CESSINE JOINED KEMPER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. (KFS) IN JANUARY 1993. HE
IS NOW A SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF KFS AND THE PORTFOLIO MANAGER OF KEMPER
INCOME AND CAPITAL PRESERVATION FUND. MR. CESSINE RECEIVED BOTH HIS B.S. AND
M.S. DEGREES FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, MADISON, WISCONSIN AND IS A
CHARTERED FINANCIAL ANALYST.


DURING THE LAST YEAR, LOW INFLATION AND FALLING INTEREST RATES CREATED AN
ENVIRONMENT THAT LED TO ONE OF THE BEST BOND MARKETS IN HISTORY.  KEMPER INCOME
AND CAPITAL PRESERVATION FUND PORTFOLIO MANAGER ROBERT CESSINE EXPLAINS HOW HE
EXTENDED THE FUND'S DURATION TO CAPITALIZE ON THE DECLINING INTEREST RATE
ENVIRONMENT AND TO ENHANCE PERFORMANCE.

Q. THE FUND'S FISCAL YEAR -- NOVEMBER 1, 1994, THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 1995 -- 
STARTED AS INTEREST RATES PEAKED AND CONTINUED DURING A PERIOD OF FALLING 
RATES. WHAT WAS BEHIND THIS SHIFT IN INTEREST RATE DIRECTION AND HOW DID IT 
IMPACT THE BOND MARKET?

A. Throughout 1994, economic growth was robust. The Federal Reserve Board --
in an effort to circumvent inflation -- raised the federal funds rate six times
during 1994 and once in February 1995, resulting in a total increase of 3
percent. Such interest rate hikes hurt the market and bond prices fell
dramatically. It was the worst year in modern times for U.S. bonds.
 Yet 1995 was a very good year for bonds. The Fed's tightening led to a soft
landing for the economy -- slow economic growth and low inflation.  And, as
growth slowed, interest rates began to fall and the performance of fixed-income
investments improved. Bond prices increased throughout 1995 as market interest
rates fell, making bonds more appealing investments.

Q. THE FUND'S CLASS A SHARES RETURNED 17.47 PERCENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR. HOW 
DOES THAT COMPARE TO SIMILAR BOND FUNDS AND WHAT DID YOU DO TO ENHANCE THE 
FUND'S PERFORMANCE?

A. We are pleased with the fund's annual total return. All share classes of the
fund ranked in the top 8 percent among all fixed-income funds during the fiscal
year ended October 31, 1995, as measured by Lipper Analytical Services, Inc.
Its Class A Shares ranked #149, Class B Shares ranked #330 and Class C Shares
ranked #273 out of all 4,253 fixed-income funds for the year. When compared to  
Lipper's Corporate Debt A Rated Category, the fund's Class A Shares placed #19,
Class B Shares placed #38 and Class C Shares placed #33 out of 111 funds for
the fiscal year. 

The portfolio's average duration was critical to the fund's strong
performance. Duration is a measurement of a portfolio's sensitivity to interest
rates. The shorter the duration, the less sensitive it is to interest rate


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<PAGE>   6

Performance Update


changes. When interest rates began to rise in 1994, we adopted a defensive
strategy and shortened the fund's average duration. And as interest rates
peaked in November 1994, the fund's duration was 4.3 years.
  We maintained a short duration until February, when economic indicators
revealed that growth had begun to slow. At that point, we began extending the
fund's duration because we expected interest rates to fall. As a result of our
optimism, the fund was well prepared to exploit the Spring bond rally that
heightened in May. The fund's duration at that time had been extended to 6.4
years. As we continued to extend duration, the fund outperformed the average of
its peers from April through October, when the fund's duration reached 6.6
years.

Q. HOW DID YOU ADJUST THE DURATION?


A. The most significant adjustment was our sale of the fund's mortgage holdings.
In April, mortgages represented 12 percent of the fund. But by May, we had sold
all of the fund's mortgage holdings to invest in Treasuries, which were
beginning to outperform as interest rates fell. We sold 30-year Government
National Mortgage Association (GNMA) mortgage-backed securities with coupon
rates of 7.5 and 8.5 percent. In their place we purchased intermediate- and
long-term U.S. Treasuries with longer average durations. This made sense
because as interest rates fall, there is a higher risk of mortgage prepayments.
If that happens, the fund must reinvest at less attractive market rates.
Moreover, in a declining interest rate environment, the prices of mortgages do
not keep pace with Treasury prices.
  The move out of mortgages and increased investment in Treasuries was extremely
beneficial for the fund in terms of total return. Had we kept our investment in
mortgages, each GNMA bond would have appreciated in price by less than $2
between the first part of May and the end of the fiscal year. In contrast, the
Treasuries we purchased and held increased in price by approximately
$4.50-$5.50. Although yields on the Treasuries weren't as high as on the
mortgages, you can see how beneficial price appreciation was to shareholders.

Q. THE FUND INVESTS IN SEVERAL DIFFERENT TYPES OF ASSETS. WHICH SECTOR 
CONTRIBUTED MOST TO PERFORMANCE THIS YEAR?

A. The corporate bond sector was the strongest performer for many reasons. 
First, as the Fed achieved a soft landing for the economy, inflationary
pressures eased and corporate earnings continued to grow. This provided an
excellent environment for corporate bonds overall. Because of their strong
performance, we maintained a high level of investment in corporate bonds
throughout the year -- between 52-74 percent of the portfolio.  And the fund's
corporate bond holdings outperformed the other sectors by generating a higher
rate of income as well as significant price appreciation.
  The second factor contributing to this sector's performance was our high level
of investment in BBB-rated bonds, which represented between 23- 30 percent of
the fund's portfolio during the year. The lowest rated of all investment grade
bonds, BBB-rated issues outperformed all other high grade bonds for the fiscal
year. BBB-rated bonds returned 19.34 percent, while investment grade bonds as a
whole returned 18.79 percent, according to the Lehman Brothers Investment Grade
Corporate Index.  
  Outstanding returns from several specific industries also
enhanced returns in the fund's corporate bond sector. The media and cable
industry returned over 22 percent during the fiscal year, according to the
Lehman Brothers Investment Grade Index. Strong cash flows and debt reduction
programs within the industry contributed to its performance. We doubled our
investment in this sector to 8.5 percent of the fund because we expect
continued cash flow growth and credit quality improvement from these companies.
  The paper and forest products industry also enjoyed strong performance as
demand for paper increased and there was a limited supply of new manufacturing
capacity. Although we did not increase the level of our investment in this
sector, we bought and sold several issues at prices that enhanced the fund's
total return.  
  Some of the fund's stronger performing bonds, in terms of
income and price appreciation, were those within the airline sector. After
several unprofitable


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<PAGE>   7

Performance Update


years, the airline industry has reduced costs and increased operating profits
to levels not seen since 1989. In response to the severe credit quality decline
experienced in previous years, Delta and United Airlines embarked upon
ambitious programs to reduce operating expenses.  Simultaneously, airline
traffic grew and industry capacity declined, resulting in higher revenues and
significantly higher profits. This helped the fund's investment in those
airlines. For instance, a Delta issue we purchased in March appreciated in
price by 14 percent through the end of the year. This price appreciation,
combined with the issue's attractive coupon rate of 9.75 percent, provided a
total return of nearly 20 percent in just seven months.
  Finally, the fund's outstanding corporate bond performance was enhanced by the
ongoing research efforts of a dedicated team of credit analysts. Together they
consider economic factors such as interest rates, the strength of the economy
and the relative valuations -- and attractiveness -- of the fund's potential
investments. The research they provide enhances the investment selection
process, which is critical to good total return performance.

Q. WERE THERE ANY DISAPPOINTMENTS DURING THE YEAR?

A. We wish we would have identified earlier that the economy was slowing. If we
had extended duration in November, 1994, rather than February, 1995, the fund
could have provided an even higher return. Although the fund realized gains in
December, 1994 and January, 1995, performance for the two months slipped
slightly under that of our peers. Fortunately by extending duration ahead of
the spring bond rally, the fund recovered the ground it lost to its competitors
early in the year.

Q. THE FUND'S DIVIDEND REMAINED CONSTANT DURING THE YEAR WHILE INTEREST RATES
DECLINED AND THE FUND'S INCOME-GENERATING MORTGAGES WERE SOLD. WHAT TYPES OF
ADJUSTMENTS DID YOU MAKE TO MAINTAIN THE FUND'S DISTRIBUTION?

A. Maintaining a high rate of income for the fund is a priority to us, but we
also manage for total return. In the past, mortgage investments have been an
important supplement to the fund's dividend income. However, selling    
mortgages and investing in Treasuries significantly enhanced the fund's total
return. Yet, we were still able to preserve the fund's distribution rate by
maintaining our portfolio of higher coupon Treasuries and corporate bonds.
Together, these two sources more than made up for any income lost by selling
rather than holding the mortgages.

Q. DO YOU ANTICIPATE THAT NEXT YEAR WILL BE AS POSITIVE FOR THE FUND?

A. The economic outlook is very good. We anticipate continued slow to moderate
economic growth, a benign level of inflation and interest rates that should
continue to fall. Further contributing to this scenario is the likelihood that
a meaningful balanced federal budget agreement will be reached. If that
happens, it is possible that interest rates may move even lower during 1996.
This would be a very positive environment for fixed-income investments.

Q. WHAT ARE THE RISKS TO THAT ASSUMPTION?

A. The risk would be that economic growth significantly accelerates but, at this
point, that's not what the economic data suggest. Exports and housing
construction markets are somewhat strong but it is unlikely that these two
forces alone could move the economy in a different direction. If the economy
would take off, we'd shorten the average maturity of the fund and probably
increase our level of mortgage investments, which generally perform better than
other fixed-income asset classes when interest rates rise.


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Terms to Know


BOND RALLY  A sharp, short-lived rise in bond values after a period of either
little movement or falling values.

DURATION  Duration is a measure of the interest rate sensitivity of a
fixed-income portfolio incorporating time to maturity and coupon size.  The
larger the duration number, the greater the interest rate risk.

TOTAL RETURN  A fund's total return figure measures both the net investment
income and any realized and unrealized appreciation or depreciation of the
underlying investments in its portfolio for the period, assuming the
reinvestment of all dividends. It represents the aggregate percentage or dollar
value change over the period.

YIELD  A fund's yield is a measure of the net investment income per share
earned over a specific one month or 30-day period expressed as a percentage of
the maximum offering price of the fund's shares at the end of the period.


Performance Update

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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS*
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FOR PERIODS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1995 (ADJUSTED FOR THE MAXIMUM SALES CHARGE)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            LIFE OF
                              1-YEAR   5-YEAR   10-YEAR     CLASS
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<S>                           <C>      <C>      <C>      <C>
KEMPER INCOME AND CAPITAL
PRESERVATION FUND CLASS A     12.22%   9.69%    9.23%       9.51%     (SINCE 4/15/74)
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KEMPER INCOME AND CAPITAL
PRESERVATION FUND CLASS B     13.13    N/A      N/A         8.72      (SINCE 5/31/94)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
KEMPER INCOME AND CAPITAL
PRESERVATION FUND CLASS C     16.45    N/A      N/A        10.98      (SINCE 5/31/94)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>


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GROWTH OF AN ASSUMED $10,000 INVESTMENT IN KEMPER INCOME AND
CAPITAL PRESERVATION FUND CLASS A FROM 1/1/76 THROUGH 10/31/95
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              1/1/76       12/31/81        12/31/86         12/31/91         10/31/95
                                              <S>          <C>              <C>              <C>              <C>
KEMPER INCOME AND CAPITAL PRESERVATION
FUND CLASS A(1)                               10,000       11,952           27,893           43,281         $ 58,789
LEHMAN BROTHERS AGGREGATE BOND INDEX+         10,000       13,418           31,253           50,188         $ 66,120
CONSUMER PRICE INDEX++                        10,000       16,937           19,910           24,847         $ 27,694
</TABLE>

                                  [LINE GRAPH]

Past performance is not predictive of future performance. Returns and net asset
value fluctuate. Shares are redeemable at current net asset value, which may be
more or less than original cost.

* Average annual total return measures net investment income and capital gain
or loss from portfolio investments, assuming reinvestment of all dividends and
for A Shares adjustment for the maximum sales charge of 4.5% and for B Shares
adjustment for the applicable contingent deferred sales charge as follows:
1-year, 3%; 5-year, 1%; since inception, 0%.  During the periods noted,
securities prices fluctuated. For additional information, see the Prospectus
and Statement of Additional Information and the Financial Highlights at the end
of this report.

(1)Performance includes reinvestment of dividends and adjustment for the maximum
sales charge for A Shares and the contingent deferred sales charge in effect at
the end of the period for B Shares. In comparing the Kemper Income and Capital
Preservation Fund performance to the Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index, you
should also note that the fund's performance reflects the maximum sales charge,
while no such charges are reflected in the performance of the index.

+ The Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index generally
representative of intermediate-term government bonds, investment grade
corporate debt securities and mortgage backed securities. Source is Lipper
Analytical Services, Inc.

++ The Consumer Price Index is a statistical measure of change, over time, in
the prices of goods and services in major expenditure groups for all urban
consumers. Source is Towers Data Systems.


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<PAGE>   9

Performance Update


GROWTH OF AN ASSUMED $10,000 INVESTMENT IN KEMPER INCOME AND
CAPITAL PRESERVATION FUND CLASS B FROM 5/31/94 THROUGH 10/31/95

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        5/31/94         12/31/94        10/31/95
                                        -------         --------        --------
<S>                                      <C>             <C>             <C>
KEMPER INCOME AND CAPITAL PRESERVATION
FUND CLASS B(1)                          10,000          10,008          $ 11,261
LEHMAN BROTHERS AGGREGATE BOND INDEX+    10,000          10,077          $ 11,600
CONSUMER PRICE INDEX++                   10,000          10,149          $ 10,420
</TABLE>

                                  [LINE GRAPH]



GROWTH OF AN ASSUMED $10,000 INVESTMENT IN KEMPER INCOME AND
CAPITAL PRESERVATION FUND CLASS C FROM 5/31/94 THROUGH 10/31/95

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        5/31/94        12/31/94        10/31/95
                                        -------        --------        --------
<S>                                      <C>            <C>             <C>
KEMPER INCOME AND CAPITAL PRESERVATION
FUND CLASS C(1)                          10,000         10,009          $ 11,594
LEHMAN BROTHERS AGGREGATE BOND INDEX+    10,000         10,077          $ 11,600
CONSUMER PRICE INDEX++                   10,000         10,149          $ 10,420
</TABLE>

                                  [LINE GRAPH]


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Industry Sectors


PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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                                          ON 10/31/95             ON 10/31/94
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<S>                                           <C>                    <C>        
MORTGAGE-BACKED                                --%                      6%
TREASURY BONDS AND NOTES                       18                       12
FOREIGN BONDS                                   5                        2
CORPORATE BONDS                                65                       62
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS                           12                       18
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                                              100%                     100%
</TABLE>


             [PIE CHART]                           [PIE CHART]
             ON 10/31/95                           ON 10/31/94




YEARS TO MATURITY

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                          ON 10/31/95              ON 10/31/94
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                           <C>                      <C>
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS                           12%                      18%
1-10 YEARS                                     49                       41
10-20 YEARS                                    20                       26
20+ YEARS                                      19                       15
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                              100%                     100%
</TABLE>


             [PIE CHART]                           [PIE CHART]
             ON 10/31/95                           ON 10/31/94



DURATION                              

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                          ON 10/31/95              ON 10/31/94
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                                          <S>                      <C>
DURATION                                  6.6 YEARS                4.2 YEARS
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                         
</TABLE>


                                    10
<PAGE>   11
Portfolio of Investments

KEMPER INCOME AND CAPITAL PRESERVATION FUND
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS AT OCTOBER 31, 1995
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                   PRINCIPAL
GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS                                                               AMOUNT           VALUE
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                                 <C>              <C>
U.S. GOVERNMENT
OBLIGATIONS                      U.S. Treasury Notes and Bonds
                                  8.875%, 1997                                      $10,000           $10,611
                                  9.25%, 1998                                        30,000            32,691
                                  10.75%, 2003                                       45,000            57,832
                                  6.875%, 2025                                        5,000             5,357
                                  7.625%, 2025                                       50,100            58,092

                                 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                 TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS--25.3%
                                 (Cost: $159,964)                                                     164,583
                                 ============================================================================

FOREIGN GOVERNMENT               Republic of Finland, 7.875%, 2004                    5,000             5,473
OBLIGATIONS                      Republic of Italy, 6.875%, 2023                      5,000             4,625
                                 Province of Manitoba, 7.75%, 2016                    5,000             5,412
                                 Province of Nova Scotia, 8.25%, 2019                 4,000             4,481

                                 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                 TOTAL FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS--3.1%
                                 (Cost: $19,449)                                                       19,991
                                 ============================================================================

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BANKS - 15.5%                    Abbey National First Capital, 8.20%, 2004            5,000             5,513
                                 ABN-Amro Holding N.V., 8.25%, 2009                   7,000             7,603
                                 Banco Central Hispano, 7.50%, 2005                   7,500             7,656
                                 Barnett Bank, 6.90%, 2005                            7,500             7,539
                                 Capital One Bank, 8.125%, 2000                       7,500             7,929
                                 Citicorp, 7.625%, 2005                               5,000             5,303
                                 Crestar Financial Corporation, 8.75%, 2004           5,000             5,636
                                 Dresdner Bank, N.Y., 7.25%, 2015                     5,000             5,074
                                 First Fidelity Bancorporation, 9.625%, 1999          5,000             5,535
                                 First USA Bank, 8.10%, 1997                          7,500             7,684
                                 Fleet Financial Group, Inc., 8.625%, 2007            5,000             5,656
                                 Kansallis Osake Pankki, 8.65%, 2050                  5,000             5,271
                                 NationsBank Corporation, 9.50%, 2004                 5,000             5,877
                                 Riggs National Corp., 8.50%, 2006                    7,000             7,276
                                 Svenska Handelbamken, 8.35%, 2004                    5,000             5,485
                                 Wells Fargo and Company, 8.75%, 2002                 5,000             5,551
                                 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                      100,588

                                 ============================================================================
COMMUNICATIONS, MEDIA            Continental Cablevision, Inc., 9.50%, 2013           3,685             3,860
AND ELECTRONICS - 8.5%           Cox Communications, 6.875%, 2005                     7,500             7,497
                                 Digital Equipment Corporation, 7.125%, 2002          7,000             6,919
                                 News American Holdings, Inc., 9.25%, 2013            7,500             8,534
                                 Rogers Cablesystems Limited, 10.00%, 2005            3,500             3,657
                                 Tele-Communications, Inc., 9.80%, 2012               4,350             4,976
                                 Telewest PLC, zero coupon, 2007                      8,000             4,700
                                                                                                            
</TABLE>


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<PAGE>   12

Portfolio of Investments

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                   PRINCIPAL
                                                                                     AMOUNT           VALUE
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                              <C>                                                 <C>             <C>
                                 Time Warner Entertainment Company, L.P.,
                                  8.375%, 2033                                       $7,500           $7,598
                                 Viacom International Inc., 8.00%, 2006               7,500            7,444
                                 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                      55,185
                                 ===========================================================================

CONSUMER PRODUCTS,               American Home Products, 7.90%, 2005                  7,500            8,167
RETAILING AND                    Black & Decker Corp., 7.50%, 2003                    7,000            7,240
SERVICES - 10.5%                 Federated Department Stores, 10.00%, 2001            7,500            8,025
                                 Grand Metropolitan Investment Corp., 7.45%, 2035     5,000            5,412
                                 May Department Stores, 7.50%, 2015                   7,500            7,733
                                 Philip Morris Inc.
                                  8.25%, 2003                                         3,500            3,809
                                  7.25%, 2003                                         4,000            4,100
                                 Philips Electronics N.V., 8.375%, 2006               7,000            7,796
                                 RJR Nabisco, Inc.
                                  8.00%, 2000                                         3,500            3,671
                                  8.75%, 2005                                         7,500            7,446
                                 Sears Roebuck Acceptance Corporation, 6.75%, 2005    5,000            5,003
                                 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                      68,402
                                 ===========================================================================

DRUGS AND HEALTH                 Columbia Healthcare, 6.910%, 2005                    7,500            7,580
CARE - 1.9%                      Tenet Healthcare, 8.625%, 2003                       4,750            4,869
                                 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                      12,449
                                 ===========================================================================

FINANCIAL SERVICES -             Aegon N.V., 8.00%, 2006                              5,000            5,456
9.8%                             African Development Bank, 9.30%, 2000                4,000            4,471
                                 Associates Corporation, N.A., 8.25%, 1999            5,000            5,350
                                 Commercial Credit, 7.375%, 2005                      5,000            5,227
                                 Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, 6.875%, 2005           5,000            4,975
                                 Finova Capital Corporation, 6.625%, 2001             5,000            5,022
                                 General Electric Capital Corporation, 8.625%, 2008   5,000            5,835
                                 Household Finance, 8.00%, 2004                       5,000            5,428
                                 Inter-American Development Bank, 7.00%, 2025         7,500            7,555
                                 International Bank for Reconstruction & Development,
                                  14.90%, 1997                                        3,500            3,957
                                 Lehman Brothers Holdings, 7.125%, 2003               5,000            5,022
                                 United States Leasing International, 
                                  Inc., 8.75%, 2001                                   5,000            5,554
                                 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                      63,852
                                 ===========================================================================

MANUFACTURING AND                American Standard Inc., 10.875%, 1999                3,000            3,270
CONSTRUCTION                     Case Corporation, 7.25%, 2005                        5,000            5,125
MATERIALS - 4.4%                 CSR America, 6.875%, 2005                            7,500            7,570
                                 EG & G Inc., 6.80%, 2005                             5,000            4,950
                                 Grumman Corporation, 10.375%, 1999                   5,000            5,035
                                 Owens-Illinois, Inc., 11.00%, 2003                   2,000            2,220
                                 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                      28,170 
                                 ===========================================================================
                                                                                                              
</TABLE>


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<PAGE>   13

Portfolio of Investments

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                     PRINCIPAL
                                                                                      AMOUNT            VALUE
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                            <C>                                                    <C>              <C>
OIL, GAS AND                     Parker & Parsley Petroleum, 8.875%, 2005             $5,000            $5,421
PETROLEUM                        Petronas Dagangan Bhd, 7.75%, 2015                    5,000             5,227
SERVICES - 3.7%                  Repsol International Finance, 7.00%, 2005             5,000             5,141
                                 USX Corporation, 9.375%, 2012                         7,500             8,472
                                 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                        24,261
                                 =============================================================================

PAPER AND FOREST                 Boise Cascade Company
PRODUCTS - 2.8%                   9.850%, 2002                                         2,000             2,305
                                  9.45%, 2009                                          5,500             6,503
                                 James River Corporation, 9.25%, 2021                  3,500             4,164
                                 West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd., 7.25%, 2002              5,000             5,021
                                 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                        17,993
                                 =============================================================================

TRANSPORTATION - 6.8%            Delta Airlines
                                  9.32%, 2009                                          4,553             4,956
                                  9.75%, 2021                                          3,000             3,430
                                 Ford Motor Credit, 7.75%, 2005                        5,000             5,344
                                 General American Transportation Corp., 10.29%, 1999   5,000             5,613
                                 General Motors Acceptance Corporation, 8.875%, 2010   5,000             5,894
                                 The Hertz Corporation, 7.00%, 2003                    5,000             5,032
                                 Penske Truck Leasing, 8.25%, 1999                     5,000             5,294
                                 United Airlines
                                  11.21%, 2014                                         4,000             4,818
                                  9.56%, 2018                                          3,500             3,727
                                 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                        44,108
                                 =============================================================================

UTILITIES - 2.5%                 Chesapeake and Potomic Telephone Company
                                  of Virginia, 8.375%, 2029                            5,000             5,916
                                 Commonwealth Edison Company, 8.125%, 2007             5,000             5,140
                                 Tenaga, Nasional Berhad, 7.50%, 2025                  5,000             4,970
                                 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                        16,026

                                 =============================================================================
                                 TOTAL CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS--66.4%
                                 (Cost: $416,689)                                                      431,034
                                 =============================================================================

MONEY MARKET                     Yield-5.72% to 5.85%, Due November 1995
 INSTRUMENTS                     Conagra Inc.                                          2,800             2,800
                                 Cooper Industries                                     5,000             4,994
                                 Goldman Sachs Group L.P.                              2,300             2,299
                                 Quaker Oats                                           3,000             2,997
                                                                                                       
</TABLE>


                                      13
<PAGE>   14


Portfolio of Investments

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                  PRINCIPAL
                                                                                    AMOUNT             VALUE
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                 <S>                                                <C>               <C>
                                 Sheffield Receivables                              $5,000             $4,994
                                 Working Capital Management Company L.P.             2,000              2,000
                                 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                 TOTAL MONEY MARKET INSTRUMENTS--3.1%
                                 (Cost: $20,085)                                                       20,084
                                 =============================================================================
                                 TOTAL INVESTMENTS--97.9%
                                 (Cost: $616,187)                                                     635,692
                                 =============================================================================
                                 CASH AND OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES--2.1%                         13,735
                                 =============================================================================
                                 NET ASSETS--100%                                                    $649,427
                                 =============================================================================

</TABLE>

- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTE TO PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Based on the cost of investments of $616,187,000 for federal income tax
purposes at October 31, 1995, the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation was
$22,135,000, aggregate gross unrealized depreciation was $2,630,000 and the net
unrealized appreciation of investments was $19,505,000.  

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


                                      14
<PAGE>   15

Report of Independent Auditors


THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND SHAREHOLDERS
KEMPER INCOME AND CAPITAL PRESERVATION FUND

  We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, 
including the portfolio of investments, of Kemper Income and Capital
Preservation Fund as of October 31, 1995, the related statements of
operations for the year then ended and changes in net assets for each of the
two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the
fiscal periods since 1991. These financial statements and financial highlights
are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based
on our audits.
  We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial
highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. Our procedures included confirmation of investments owned as of
October 31, 1995, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
  In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to
above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
Kemper Income and Capital Preservation Fund at October 31, 1995, the results of
its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each
of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each
of the fiscal periods since 1991, in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.


                                                        ERNST & YOUNG LLP

                                        Chicago, Illinois
                                        November 28, 1995


                                     15
<PAGE>   16
Financial Statements

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
OCTOBER 31, 1995
(IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------
ASSETS
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                          <C>
Investments, at value
(Cost: $616,187)                                             $  635,692
Cash                                                              1,270
Receivable for:
  Fund shares sold                                                1,106
  Investments sold                                                5,910
  Interest                                                       13,176
    TOTAL ASSETS                                                657,154
=======================================================================

- -----------------------------------------------------------------------
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------
Payable for:
  Dividends                                                       1,208
  Fund shares redeemed                                              395
  Investments purchased                                           5,446
  Management fee                                                    288
  Administrative services fee                                       104
  Custodian and transfer agent fees and related expenses            166
  Other                                                             120
    Total Liabilities                                             7,727
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------
NET ASSETS                                                   $  649,427
=======================================================================

- -----------------------------------------------------------------------
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------
Paid-in capital                                              $  639,348
Accumulated net realized loss on investments                    (21,045)
Net unrealized appreciation on investments                       19,505
Undistributed net investment income                              11,619
NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO SHARES OUTSTANDING                  $  649,427
=======================================================================

- -----------------------------------------------------------------------
THE PRICING OF SHARES
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------
CLASS A SHARES
  Net asset value and redemption price per share
  ($535,786 / 62,158 shares outstanding)                           
  Maximum offering price per share                                $8.62
  (net asset value, plus 4.71% of
  net asset value or 4.50% of offering price)                     $9.03
=======================================================================
CLASS B SHARES
  Net asset value and redemption price
  (subject to contingent deferred sales charge) per share
  ($97,425 / 11,336 shares outstanding)                           $8.59
=======================================================================
CLASS C SHARES
  Net asset value and redemption price per share
  ($4,860 / 564 shares outstanding)                               $8.61
=======================================================================
CLASS I SHARES
  Net asset value and redemption price per share
  ($11,356 / 1,318 shares outstanding)                            $8.61
=======================================================================
</TABLE>
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


                                     16
<PAGE>   17
Financial Statements


STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Year ended October 31, 1995
(IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                          <C>
Interest income                                               $  44,957
Expenses:
  Management fee                                                  2,923
  Administrative services fee                                       954
  Distribution services fee                                         301
  Custodian and transfer agent fees and related expenses            964
  Professional fees                                                  45
  Reports to shareholders                                            96
  Trustees' fees and other                                           38
  Total expenses                                                  5,321
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME                                            39,636
=======================================================================

- -----------------------------------------------------------------------
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Net realized loss on sales of investments
                                                                 (1,822)
  Net realized loss from futures transactions                    (1,132)
    Net realized loss                                            (2,954)
  Change in net unrealized depreciation on investments           49,840
Net gain on investments                                          46,886
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS          $  86,522
=======================================================================
</TABLE>


STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
(IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31,
                                                                1995                1994
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OPERATIONS, DIVIDENDS AND CAPITAL SHARE ACTIVITY
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                          <C>                 <C>
  Net investment income                                       $ 39,636            $  39,819
  Net realized loss                                             (2,954)             (18,072)
  Change in net unrealized depreciation                         49,840              (49,533)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations                                       86,522              (27,786)
Net equalization charges                                          (381)                (125)
  Distribution from net investment income                      (40,603)             (37,976)
  Distribution from net realized gain                               --               (3,161)
Total dividends to shareholders                                (40,603)             (41,137)
Net increase from capital share transactions                    93,457               10,335
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS                        138,995              (58,713)
============================================================================================

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NET ASSETS
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Beginning of year                                              510,432              569,145
END OF YEAR (INCLUDING UNDISTRIBUTED
NET INVESTMENT INCOME OF $11,619
AND $13,222, RESPECTIVELY)                                   $ 649,427              510,432
============================================================================================
</TABLE>

                                      17
<PAGE>   18
Notes to Financial Statements

- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 DESCRIPTION OF THE FUND              Kemper Income and Capital Preservation
                                       Fund is an open-end management
                                       investment company organized as a
                                       business trust under the laws of
                                       Massachusetts. The Fund offers four
                                       classes of shares. Class A shares
                                       are sold to investors subject to an
                                       initial sales charge. Class B shares are
                                       sold without an initial sales charge but
                                       are subject to higher ongoing expenses
                                       than Class A shares and a contingent
                                       deferred sales charge payable upon
                                       certain redemptions. Class B shares
                                       automatically convert to Class A shares
                                       six years after issuance. Class C 
                                       shares are sold without an initial or a
                                       contingent deferred sales charge but are
                                       subject to higher ongoing expenses than
                                       Class A shares and do not convert into
                                       another class. Class I shares, which are
                                       sold to a limited group of investors,
                                       are not subject to initial or contingent
                                       deferred sales charges and have lower
                                       ongoing expenses than other classes.
                                       Each share represents an identical
                                       interest in the investments of the Fund
                                       and has the same rights.


- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES      INVESTMENT VALUATION. Investments are
                                       stated at value. Fixed income
                                       securities are valued by using market
                                       quotations, or independent pricing
                                       services that use prices provided by
                                       market makers or estimates of market
                                       values obtained from yield data
                                       relating to instruments or securities
                                       with similar characteristics.
                                       Portfolio securities that are traded
                                       on a national securities exchange are
                                       valued at the last sale price on the
                                       exchange where primarily traded or,
                                       if there is no recent sale, at the
                                       last current bid quotation. Portfolio
                                       securities that are primarily traded
                                       on foreign securities exchanges are
                                       generally valued at the preceding
                                       closing values of such securities on
                                       their respective exchanges where
                                       primarily traded. Securities not so
                                       traded are valued at the last current
                                       bid quotation if market quotations
                                       are available. Exchange traded
                                       options are valued at the last sale
                                       price unless there is no sale price,
                                       in which event prices provided by
                                       market makers are used.
                                       Over-the-counter traded options are
                                       valued based upon prices provided by
                                       market makers. Financial futures and
                                       options thereon are valued at the
                                       settlement price established each day
                                       by the board of trade or exchange on
                                       which they are traded. Other
                                       securities and assets are valued at
                                       fair value as determined in good
                                       faith by the Board of Trustees.

                                       INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT
                                       INCOME. Investment transactions are
                                       accounted for on the trade date (date
                                       the order to buy or sell is executed).
                                       Interest income is recorded on the
                                       accrual basis and includes premium and
                                       discount amortization on money market
                                       instruments and mortgage-backed  
                                       securities; it also includes original
                                       issue  and market discount amortization
                                       on long-term fixed income securities.
                                       Realized gains and losses from
                                       investment transactions are reported on
                                       an identified cost basis.

                                       FUND SHARE VALUATION. Fund shares are
                                       sold and redeemed on a continuous
                                       basis at net asset value (plus an
                                       initial sales charge on most sales of
                                       Class A shares). Proceeds payable on
                                       redemption of Class B shares will be
                                       reduced by the amount of any
                                       applicable contingent deferred sales
                                       charge. On each day the New York
                                       Stock Exchange is open 


                                     18

<PAGE>   19

Notes to Financial Statements

                                        for trading, the net asset value per 
                                        share is determined as of the earlier of
                                        3:00 p.m. Chicago time or the close of 
                                        the Exchange. The net asset value per
                                        share is determined separately for
                                        each class by dividing the Fund's net
                                        assets attributable to that class by
                                        the number of shares of the class
                                        outstanding.

                                        FEDERAL INCOME TAXES AND DIVIDENDS TO
                                        SHAREHOLDERS. The Fund has complied
                                        with the special provisions of the
                                        Internal Revenue Code available to
                                        investment companies and therefore no
                                        federal income tax provision is
                                        required. The accumulated net
                                        realized loss on sales of investments
                                        for federal income tax purposes at
                                        October 31, 1995, amounting to
                                        approximately $21,025,000 is
                                        available to offset future taxable
                                        gains. If not applied, the loss
                                        carryover expires during the period
                                        2002 through 2003.

                                        The Fund declares and pays dividends
                                        on a monthly basis. Net realized
                                        capital gains, if any, will be
                                        distributed at least annually.
                                        Differences in dividends per share
                                        are due to different class expenses.
                                        Dividends payable to its shareholders
                                        are recorded by the Fund on the
                                        ex-dividend date.

                                        Dividends are determined in
                                        accordance with income tax principles
                                        which may treat certain transactions
                                        differently than generally accepted
                                        accounting principles.

                                        EQUALIZATION ACCOUNTING. A portion of
                                        proceeds from sales and cost of
                                        redemptions of Fund shares is
                                        credited or charged to undistributed
                                        net investment income so that income
                                        per share available for distribution
                                        is not affected by sales or
                                        redemptions of shares.

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3 TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES          MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT. The Fund has a
                                        management agreement with Kemper
                                        Financial Services, Inc. (KFS) and
                                        pays a management fee at an annual
                                        rate of .55% of the first $250
                                        million of average daily net assets
                                        declining gradually to .40% of
                                        average daily net assets in excess of
                                        $12.5 billion. The Fund incurred a
                                        management fee of $2,923,000 for the
                                        year ended October 31, 1995.

                                        UNDERWRITING AND DISTRIBUTION
                                        SERVICES AGREEMENT. The Fund has an
                                        underwriting and distribution
                                        services agreement with Kemper
                                        Distributors, Inc. (KDI).
                                        Underwriting commissions paid in
                                        connection with the distribution of
                                        Class A shares are as follows:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                             COMMISSIONS          COMMISSIONS    
                                                                            COMMISSIONS     ALLOWED BY KDI          PAID TO
                                                                             RETAINED       TO RETAIL FIRMS        AFFILIATES
                                                                              BY KDI     (INCLUDING AFFILIATES)     OF KDI
                                                                            -----------  ----------------------   -----------
                                        <S>                                   <C>                <C>               <C>
                                        Year ended October 31, 1995           $96,000            767,000           110,000
</TABLE>


                                        For services under the distribution
                                        services agreement, the Fund pays KDI
                                        a fee of .75% of average daily net
                                        assets of the Class B and Class C
                                        shares. Pursuant to the agreement,
                                        KDI enters into related selling group
                                        agreements with various firms at
                                        various rates for sales of Class B
                                        and Class C shares. In addition, KDI
                                        receives any contingent deferred
                                        sales charges (CDSC) 


                                      19


<PAGE>   20
Notes to Financial Statements

                                        from redemptions of Class B shares. 
                                        Distribution fees and commissions paid
                                        in connection with the sale of Class B 
                                        and Class C shares and the CDSC 
                                        received in connection with the 
                                        redemption of Class B shares are as 
                                        follows:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                 COMMISSIONS
                                                                           DISTRIBUTION        AND DISTRIBUTION        AMOUNTS
                                                                             FEES AND            FEES PAID BY          PAID TO
                                                                           CDSC RECEIVED         KDI TO FIRMS         AFFILIATES
                                                                              BY KDI        (INCLUDING AFFILIATES)      OF KDI
                                                                           -------------    ----------------------    ----------
                                        <S>                                <C>                      <C>                 <C>
                                        Year ended October 31, 1995           $387,000                888,000            114,000
</TABLE>

                                        ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT. The 
                                        Fund has an administrative services 
                                        agreement with KDI. For providing 
                                        information and administrative services
                                        to Class A, Class B and Class C 
                                        shareholders, the Fund pays KDI a fee 
                                        at an annual rate of up to .25% of 
                                        average daily net assets of each class.
                                        KDI in turn has various agreements 
                                        with financial services firms that 
                                        provide these services and pays these 
                                        firms based on assets of Fund accounts 
                                        the firms service. Administrative 
                                        services fees (ASF) paid are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                ASF
                                                                          ASF                 PAID BY                  ASF
                                                                      PAID BY THE           KDI TO FIRMS             PAID TO
                                                                      FUND TO KDI      (INCLUDING AFFILIATES)   AFFILIATES OF KDI
                                                                      -----------      ----------------------   -----------------
                                        <S>                           <C>              <C>                      <C>
                                        Year ended October 31, 1995     $954,000              980,000                108,000
</TABLE>

                                        SHAREHOLDER SERVICES AGREEMENTS. 
                                        Pursuant to a services agreement with 
                                        the Fund's transfer agent, Kemper 
                                        Service Company (KSvC) is the 
                                        shareholder service agent of the Fund. 
                                        For the year ended October 31, 1995, the
                                        transfer agent remitted shareholder
                                        services fees to KSvC of $840,000.

                                        OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES. Certain
                                        officers or trustees of the Fund are
                                        also officers or directors of KFS.
                                        During the year ended October 31,
                                        1995, the Fund made no direct
                                        payments to its officers and incurred
                                        trustees' fees of $21,000 to
                                        independent trustees.

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4 INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS               For the year ended October 31, 1995,
                                        investment transactions (excluding
                                        short-term instruments) are as
                                        follows (in thousands):

                                        Purchases                   $1,026,727
                                        Proceeds from sales            953,000


                                      20
<PAGE>   21
Notes to Financial Statements

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5 CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS            The following table summarizes the
                                        activity in capital shares of the
                                        Fund (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                               YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31,
                                                                        1995                            1994
                                                               ------------------------        ------------------------
                                                               SHARES            AMOUNT        SHARES          AMOUNT
                                        -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                        SHARES SOLD
                                        -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                        <S>                   <C>             <C>              <C>           <C>
                                          Class A              11,111          $  90,463        11,289        $  93,290
                                          Class B              13,152            110,374         4,160           33,723
                                          Class C               1,023              8,763            50              408           
                                          Class I               1,374             11,709            --               --
                                        -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                        SHARES ISSUED IN REINVESTMENT OF DIVIDENDS
                                        -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                          Class A               2,950             24,216         3,192           26,688     
                                          Class B                 254              2,120            19              149
                                          Class C                  10                 92             1                5
                                          Class I                  26                224            --               --
                                        -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                         SHARES REDEEMED
                                        -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                          Class A             (15,124)          (121,197)      (14,812)        (121,231)
                                          Class B              (3,307)           (28,190)       (2,831)         (22,697)
                                          Class C                (520)            (4,413)           --               --
                                          Class I                 (82)              (704)           --               --
                                        -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                        CONVERSION OF SHARES
                                        -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                          Class A                 106                883             5               42
                                          Class B                (106)              (883)           (5)             (42)
                                        -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                        NET INCREASE
                                        FROM CAPITAL
                                        SHARE TRANSACTIONS                     $  93,457                      $  10,335
                                        ===============================================================================

</TABLE>

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Financial Highlights

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  --------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                           CLASS A
                                                                  --------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                    YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31,
                                                                    1995       1994          1993       1992         1991
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                              <C>         <C>           <C>         <C>           <C>
Net asset value, beginning of year                                 $  7.91      8.97          8.34       8.22         7.70
Income from investment operations:
  Net investment income                                                .61       .61           .63        .67          .74
  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                              .72     (1.03)          .62        .11          .53
Total from investment operations                                      1.33      (.42)         1.25        .78         1.27
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Less dividends:
    Distribution from net investment income                            .62       .59           .62         .66         .75
    Distribution from net realized gain                                 --       .05            --          --          --
Total dividends                                                        .62       .64           .62         .66         .75
Net asset value, end of year                                       $  8.62      7.91          8.97        8.34        8.22
==========================================================================================================================
TOTAL RETURN                                                         17.47%    (4.86)        15.48        9.83       17.26

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Expenses                                                               .90%      .94           .82         .82         .82
Net investment income                                                 7.31      7.34          7.26        8.01        9.21
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  -------------------      -------------------     --------
                                                                        CLASS B                  CLASS C           CLASS I
                                                                  -------------------      -------------------     --------
                                                                    YEAR      MAY 31,       YEAR       MAY 31,     JULY 3,
                                                                   ENDED      1994 TO       ENDED      1994 TO     1995 TO
                                                                  OCT. 31,    OCT. 31,     OCT. 31,    OCT. 31,    OCT. 31,
                                                                    1995        1994         1995        1994        1995
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------      -------------------     --------
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------      -------------------     --------
<S>                                                          <C>                            <C>                      <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period                               $  7.90      8.16          7.90        8.16        8.52
Income from investment operations:
  Net investment income                                                .51       .23           .53         .23         .19
  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                              .72      (.26)          .72        (.26)        .12
Total from investment operations                                      1.23      (.03)         1.25        (.03)        .31
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------      -------------------     --------
Less distribution from net investment income                           .54       .23           .54         .23         .22
Net asset value, end of period                                     $  8.59      7.90          8.61        7.90        8.61
=====================================================================================      ===================     ========
TOTAL RETURN (NOT ANNUALIZED)                                        16.12%     (.45)        16.45        (.44)       3.65

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------      -------------------     --------
ANNUALIZED RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------      -------------------     --------
Expenses                                                              1.81%      1.92         1.78        1.89         .62
Net investment income                                                 6.40       6.72         6.43        6.75        6.87
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------      -------------------     --------


- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA FOR ALL CLASSES
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                     YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31,
                                                                   1995         1994         1993        1992         1991
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net assets at end of year (in thousands)                          $649,427    510,432      569,145     482,009     432,490
Portfolio turnover rate                                                182%       163          190         178         115
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

NOTE: Total return does not reflect the effect of any sales charges.



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Shareholders' Meeting

SPECIAL SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING

On September 19, 1995 a special shareholders' meeting was held. Kemper Income
and Capital Preservation Fund shareholders were asked to vote on four separate
issues: election of nine Trustees to the Board of Trustees, ratification of
Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditors, approval of a new investment
management agreement with Kemper Financial Services, Inc. or its successor on
the same terms as the current agreement and for Class B and Class C
shareholders only, approval of a new 12b-1 distribution plan with Kemper
Distributors, Inc. or its successor on the same terms as the current plan. We
are pleased to report that all nominees were elected and all other items were
approved. Following are the results for each issue: 


- - Election of Trustees

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                For         Withheld
      <S>                      <C>          <C>
      David W. Belin            43,476,098  1,146,809
      Lewis A. Burnham          43,480,561  1,142,346
      Donald L. Dunaway         43,502,872  1,120,035
      Robert B. Hoffman         43,516,259  1,106,648
      Donald R. Jones           43,507,334  1,115,573
      David B. Mathis           43,449,325  1,173,582
      Shirley D. Peterson       43,422,551  1,200,356
      William P. Sommers        43,480,561  1,142,346
      Stephen B. Timbers        43,507,334  1,115,573
</TABLE>

- - Ratification of the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as independent
  auditors for the fund

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
      For                 Against              Abstain
      <S>                 <C>                  <C>
      42,614,107          494,762              1,514,038
</TABLE>

- - Approval of new investment management agreement

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
      For                 Against              Abstain
      <S>                 <C>                  <C>
      41,813,554          982,506              1,826,847
</TABLE>

- - Approval of new 12b-1 distribution plan
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                       For            Against       Abstain
    <S>                <C>            <C>           <C>
    Class B
    Shares             2,932,161      76,385        128,196
    Class C
    Shares               315,964          573         4,692
</TABLE>


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<PAGE>   24


Trustees and Officers

TRUSTEES
STEPHEN B. TIMBERS
President and Trustee
DAVID W. BELIN
Trustee
LEWIS A. BURNHAM
Trustee
DONALD L. DUNAWAY
Trustee
ROBERT B. HOFFMAN
Trustee
DONALD R. JONES
Trustee
DAVID B. MATHIS
Trustee
SHIRLEY D. PETERSON
Trustee
WILLIAM P. SOMMERS
Trustee

OFFICERS
JOHN E. PETERS
Vice President
J. PATRICK BEIMFORD, JR.
Vice President
ROBERT C. CESSINE
Vice President
PHILIP J. COLLORA
Vice President
and Secretary
CHARLES F. CUSTER
Vice President and
Assistant Secretary
JEROME L. DUFFY
Treasurer
ELIZABETH C. WERTH
Assistant Secretary

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     LEGAL COUNSEL                            VEDDER, PRICE, KAUFMAN & KAMMHOLZ
                                              222 North LaSalle Street
                                              Chicago, IL 60601

     SHAREHOLDER SERVICE AGENT                KEMPER SERVICE COMPANY
                                              P.O. Box 419557
                                              Kansas City, MO 64141
                                              1-800-621-1048

     CUSTODIAN AND TRANSFER AGENT             INVESTORS FIDUCIARY TRUST COMPANY
                                              127 West 10th Street
                                              Kansas City, MO 64105
     
     INDEPENDENT AUDITORS                     ERNST & YOUNG LLP
                                              233 South Wacker Drive
                                              Chicago, IL 60606

     INVESTMENT MANAGER                       KEMPER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.


     PRINCIPAL UNDERWRITER                    KEMPER DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
                                              120 South LaSalle Street
                                              Chicago, IL 60603



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