Scudder
Ohio Tax Free Fund
Annual Report
March 31, 1997
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Table of Contents
2 In Brief
3 Letter from the Fund's President
4 Performance Update
5 Portfolio Summary
6 Portfolio Management Discussion
10 Investment Portfolio
14 Financial Statements
17 Financial Highlights
18 Notes to Financial Statements
20 Report of Independent Accountants
21 Tax Information
24 Officers and Trustees
25 Investment Products and Services
26 Scudder Solutions
In Brief
o Scudder Ohio Tax Free Fund received a four-star rating from Morningstar,
reflecting "above-average" risk-adjusted performance through March 31, 1997.*
o As of March 31, 1997, Scudder Ohio Tax Free Fund's 30-day net annualized SEC
yield was 4.98%, equivalent to an 8.87% taxable yield for Ohio investors subject
to the 44.83% combined federal and state income tax rate.
THE PRINTED DOCUMENT CONTAINS A BAR CHART HERE
BAR CHART TITLE: 30-Day Yield on March 31, 1997
BAR CHART DATA:
Scudder Taxable Yield
Ohio Tax Needed to Equal
Free Fund the Fund's Yield
4.98 8.87
o For the one-year period ended March 31, 1997, Scudder Ohio Tax Free Fund
posted a total return of 5.58%, compared with the 5.05% average return of 52
similar funds tracked by Lipper Analytical Services over the same time frame.
See page 6 for additional information on the Fund's rankings.
* For your information, these ratings are subject to change every month and are
calculated from the Fund's five-year average annual return in excess of 90-day
Treasury bill returns with appropriate fee adjustments, and a risk factor that
reflects fund performance below T-bill returns. The Fund received four stars
for three- and five-year performance, and was rated among 1,237 and 601
municipal funds for the respective periods. Of the funds rated, 10% received
five stars, and 22.5% received four stars.
Past performance is no guarantee of future returns.
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Letter From the Fund's President
Dear Shareholders,
We are pleased to report to you on Scudder Ohio Tax Free Fund's performance
over its most recent fiscal year ended March 31, 1997. In addition to the Fund's
four-star Morningstar rating as of March 31 (see "In Brief" on page 2), the Fund
placed in the top 30% of similar Ohio tax free funds tracked by Lipper for total
return performance over one-, three- and five-year periods. The Fund posted a
4.98% 30-day net annualized SEC yield as of March 31, which is equivalent to a
taxable yield of 8.87% for investors in the top Ohio tax bracket. As outlined in
the discussion that follows, throughout the fiscal year the Fund's portfolio
management team has focused on intermediate-term noncallable bonds and kept
overall portfolio quality high in pursuit of high yields and favorable returns.
Please read the discussion beginning on page 6 for more information.
As part of Scudder's ongoing efforts to meet the needs of investors, last
fall we launched an innovative new product called Scudder Pathway Series. A
"fund of funds," Pathway Series is a collection of four distinct portfolios --
Conservative, Balanced, Growth, and International -- that offers flexibility,
diversification, and simplicity. Each portfolio invests in a diverse mix of
Scudder funds, and each is geared toward people with different investment goals
and risk tolerances. Moreover, a team of Scudder's investment professionals
rebalances the mix within the portfolios as market conditions warrant.
Before closing, we'd like to take this opportunity to tell you that the
Scudder Family of Funds was recently recognized by Morningstar* for stability in
management and conformity to investment style. The mutual fund rating service
ranked Scudder fourth among 20 leading mutual fund companies for overall
management consistency. We are pleased with this superior track record and will
strive to maintain our reputation for consistency going forward. Please see
pages 25 through 27 for more information on Scudder products and services. As
always, please call a Scudder Investor Information representative at
1-800-225-2470 if you have questions about your account or any Scudder fund.
Sincerely,
/s/David S. Lee
David S. Lee
President,
Scudder Ohio Tax Free Fund
* Morningstar Investor, February 1997
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PERFORMANCE UPDATE as of March 31, 1997
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Fund Index Comparisons
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Total Return
Period Growth --------------
Ended of Average
3/31/97 $10,000 Cumulative Annual
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Scudder Ohio Tax Free Fund
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1 Year $ 10,558 5.58% 5.58%
5 Year $ 14,090 40.90% 7.10%
Life of Fund* $ 20,473 104.73% 7.55%
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Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index
1 Year $ 10,545 5.45% 5.45%
5 Year $ 14,137 41.37% 7.16%
Life of Fund* $ 21,834 118.34% 8.26%
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*The Fund commenced operations on May 28, 1987. Index
comparisons begin May 31, 1987.
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Growth Of A $10,000 Investment
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illustrating the Growth of a $10,000 Investment.
The data points from the graph are as follows:
Yearly periods ended March 31
Scudder Ohio Tax Free Fund
Year Amount
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5/87* $10,000
'88 $10,230
'89 $11,337
'90 $12,221
'91 $13,291
'92 $14,530
'93 $16,425
'94 $16,832
'95 $17,980
'96 $19,392
'97 $20,473
LEHMAN BROTHERS MUNICIPAL BOND INDEX
Year Amount
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5/87* $10,000
'88 $10,847
'89 $11,627
'90 $12,855
'91 $14,040
'92 $15,445
'93 $17,380
'94 $17,782
'95 $19,104
'96 $20,705
'97 $21,834
The unmanaged Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index is a market-weighted
measure of municipal bonds issued across the United States. Index issues have a
credit rating of at least Baa and a maturity of at least two years. Index
returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Fund returns, do not
reflect any fees or expenses.
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Returns And Per Share Information
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illustrating the Fund Total Return (%) and Index Total
Return (%) with the exact data points listed in the table
below.
Yearly Periods Ended March 31
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1988* 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
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NET ASSET VALUE... $ 11.65 $ 11.94 $ 11.97 $ 12.14 $ 12.47 $ 13.13 $ 12.68 $ 12.77 $ 12.95 $ 12.94
INCOME DIVIDENDS.. $ .61 $ .84 $ .82 $ .78 $ .75 $ .72 $ .70 $ .70 $ .69 $ .68
CAPITAL GAINS
DISTRIBUTIONS..... $ - $ .02 $ .07 $ .06 $ .03 $ .19 $ .10 $ .04 $ .12 $ .04
FUND TOTAL
RETURN (%)........ 2.30 10.83 7.80 8.75 9.33 13.04 2.48 6.82 7.85 5.48
INDEX TOTAL
RETURN (%)........ 8.48 7.21 10.56 9.22 10.02 12.52 2.32 7.43 8.38 5.45
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All performance is historical, assumes reinvestment of all dividends and
capital gains, and is not indicative of future results. Investment return and
principal value will fluctuate, so an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be
worth more or less than when purchased. If the Adviser had not temporarily
capped expenses, the average annual total return for the Fund for the one year,
five year, and life of Fund periods would have been lower.
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PORTFOLIO SUMMARY as of March 31, 1997
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Diversification
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Hospital/Health 18%
Water/Sewer Revenue 12%
Higher Education 11%
State General Obligation 11%
Sales/Special Tax 11%
Core Cities/Lease 8%
Electric Utility Revenue 6%
Other General
Obligation/Lease 6%
School District/Lease 6%
Miscellaneous Municipal 11%
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100%
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illustrating the exact data points in the above table.
We continue to invest in a broad
selection of Ohio municipal
bonds, including general
obligation, hospital/healthcare,
and water and sewer revenue bonds.
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Quality
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AAA 53%
AA 11%
A 18%
BBB 8%
Not Rated 10%
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100%
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Weighted average quality: AA
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illustrating the exact data points in the above table.
The Fund's overall quality
remains high, with over 80% of
portfolio securities rated A or
better.
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Effective Maturity
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Less than 1 year 2%
1-5 years 19%
5-10 years 31%
10-15 years 23%
Greater than 15 years 25%
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100%
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Weighted average effective maturity: 10.54 years
A graph in the form of a pie chart appears here,
illustrating the exact data points in the above table.
During the period, we took
advantage of opportunities to
lock in a substantial income
stream for the Fund over time by
purchasing 10- to 15-year
noncallable bonds.
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For more complete details about the Fund's investment portfolio,
see page 10.
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Portfolio Management Discussion
Dear Shareholders,
Scudder Ohio Tax Free Fund performed well over a fiscal year that witnessed
mixed performance for Ohio municipal bonds, and ended with an interest rate hike
by the Federal Reserve. On March 31, 1997, the Fund's 30-day net annualized SEC
yield was 4.98%, equivalent to a taxable yield of 8.87% for shareholders subject
to the 43.83% maximum combined state and federal income tax rate. The Fund's
"tax-equivalent" yield is significantly higher than current yields available
from taxable investments of similar maturity and credit quality.
During a 12-month period that saw little price movement in the
intermediate-maturity municipal bonds the Fund primarily invests in, the Fund's
share price declined $0.01 to $12.94 per share. The slight decline in the Fund's
share price along with distributions during the fiscal year of $0.68 in interest
income, $0.02 in long-term capital gains, and $0.02 in short-term capital gains
combined to produce a total return of 5.58% for the Fund over the fiscal year
ended March 31, 1997. The Fund's return compares favorably with the 5.05%
average total return of similar funds tracked by Lipper Analytical Services over
the same period. The Fund also placed in the top 30% of similar Ohio tax free
funds tracked by Lipper for total return performance over one-, three- and
five-year periods.
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Scudder Ohio Tax Free Fund:
Consistently Topping the Averages
(Average annual returns for periods ended March 31, 1997)
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Scudder
Ohio Tax
Free Fund Lipper Number
Period Return Average Rank of Funds
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1 Year 5.58% 5.05% 9 of 52
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3 Years 6.75% 6.18% 8 of 36
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5 Years 7.10% 6.68% 6 of 21
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Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Ohio Update
The slow, steady growth in the national economy has lifted Ohio's economy over
the last six years. The State has experienced healthy job growth which continues
to be led by the service sector. And the State's General Fund is closing in on
its fourth consecutive operating surplus. Ohio's primary revenue sources, income
taxes and sales taxes, are ahead of projections for the 1997 fiscal year as
well.
Although the State's 1997 fiscal year expenditures should not increase
dramatically over last year's, there are two specific areas of increased
spending: corrections and education. The State is getting tough on crime, and an
inequality in per-pupil spending throughout the State has required an overhaul
of school funding. At the same time, Ohio has cut spending in social services,
specifically health care and welfare, to offset these increased expenditures.
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Ohio's debt burden is currently low. Direct debt per capita in 1996 was $649,
74% of the national average. Ohio is in the first year of its two-year capital
plan to finance various projects throughout the State. The plan calls for $1.9
billion of spending, with $1.6 billion supported by debt. The capital plan,
along with the local infrastructure bond program totaling $1.2 billion, will add
to the State's debt burden.
Municipals Outperform
Treasuries
Scudder Ohio Tax Free Fund's most recent fiscal year witnessed a healthy U.S.
economy spurred on by increased consumer spending with continued low inflation.
The economy experienced real (inflation-adjusted) Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
growth of 2.4% during 1996, and at the close of the first quarter was on track
for GDP growth of 2.5% or higher in 1997. The stock market scaled unprecedented
heights until mid-March, and the bond market struggled unsuccessfully to keep
up. In the midst of this healthy environment for corporate profits and the stock
market, bond market participants continued to closely monitor indicators for
signs of economic overheating and accelerating inflation. Their worry was
reflected in the performance of the Treasury market over the Fund's most recent
fiscal year, where yields of 10-year Treasury bonds rose almost one half of a
percentage point, and prices declined 3.64%. Concern over the Federal Reserve
Open Market Committee's decision to raise the Fed Funds rate by one quarter of a
percentage point on March 25 was balanced by the feeling in some quarters that
this and any further increases had already been priced into the market.
Municipals outperformed Treasuries during the 12-month period, as yields of
10-year municipals rose only one tenth of a percentage point, and prices
declined 0.66%. Municipal bond prices were supported by shrinking overall supply
as large numbers of bonds were called away in June and July, a moderate level of
new issuance, and steady demand from both individuals and institutions such as
insurance companies.
Focus on Intermediate
Noncallable Bonds
Our portfolio strategy over the Fund's most recent fiscal year has been to take
advantage of opportunities to lock in a substantial income stream for the Fund
over time by purchasing 10- to 15-year noncallable bonds. As of March 31, 23% of
the Fund's securities had maturities in this range. We also looked for
opportunities to add BBB-rated and non-rated bonds to the portfolio, though we
were only able to find a few such issues that met our requirements, including
Cleveland Cuyahoga Port Authority bonds. Higher yielding bonds, while carrying
some additional credit risk, generally exhibit less interest rate sensitivity
than municipal bonds rated A or above. The Fund held 18% of bonds in these two
categories as of March 31. (For a summary of the Fund's quality,
diversification, and maturity structure, see page 5.) Our continuing goal is to
have an average effective maturity similar to that of the Lehman Brothers
Municipal Bond Index, the Fund's benchmark, but with a superior, call-protected
structure. As of March 31, the Fund's
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average effective maturity was approximately 10.5 years.
The Fund's overall quality remains high, with over 80% of portfolio securities
rated A or better as of March 31. We continue to invest in a broad selection of
Ohio municipal bonds, including hospital/healthcare, water and sewer revenue,
and general obligation bonds.
Three-Tiered
Long-Term Strategy
The Fund seeks to provide investors with a competitive level of federal and
state tax-exempt income with total return as an additional objective. We
continue to pursue these objectives by concentrating on three broad categories
of Ohio municipal bonds:
o Noncallable bonds, which an issuer cannot redeem before the maturity date.
When interest rates fall, bond issuers tend to reduce their borrowing expenses
by redeeming "callable" existing bonds and issuing new securities that pay lower
interest rates. Noncallable bonds provide a relatively stable stream of income
and solid price appreciation potential over time. During the period, we sold
bonds with weak call protection in favor of those with better call protection.
As of March 31, 44% of bonds the Fund held were noncallable.
o Steeply discounted callable bonds, which are unlikely to be subject to early
redemption at par value by their issuers.
o "Cushion" bonds. We balance the Fund's long-maturity bonds by purchasing
so-called cushion bonds -- bonds with high coupons that compensate investors for
the fact that they are likely to be redeemed by their issuer in a relatively
short time and which demonstrate the price stability of shorter-term issues.
Our Outlook
Though it is possible that the national economy's favorable momentum will carry
over for the remainder of 1997, we believe that a slight slowdown could occur in
the spring or summer. U.S. consumers, the major drivers of the country's
economic growth, continue to be overextended: Credit card defaults recently
matched levels last seen just after the 1989-90 recession. Deregulation of key
industries worldwide, the globalization of economic activity, and technological
advances continue to dampen any resurgence of inflation, and any signs that the
economy is slowing even slightly could soothe the bond market and diminish
upward pressure on rates coming from the Federal Reserve or market participants.
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In the near term, we will continue to focus on bonds with favorable call
structures as well as search for high yield bonds that meet our credit
standards. We will maintain a neutral average maturity for the Fund and, as
always, pay close attention to credit quality as we pursue double-tax-free
income and competitive total return for Scudder Ohio Tax Free Fund shareholders.
Sincerely,
Your Portfolio Management Team
/s/Donald C. Carleton /s/Philip G. Condon
Donald C. Carleton Philip G. Condon
Scudder Ohio Tax Free Fund:
A Team
Approach to Investing
Scudder Ohio Tax Free Fund is managed by a team of Scudder investment
professionals who each play an important role in the Fund's management process.
Team members work together to develop investment strategies and select
securities for the Fund. They are supported by Scudder's large staff of
economists, research analysts, traders, and other investment specialists who
work in our offices across the United States and abroad. We believe our team
approach benefits Fund investors by bringing together many disciplines and
leveraging Scudder's extensive resources.
Lead Portfolio Manager Donald C. Carleton assumed responsibilities for the
Fund's day-to-day management and investment strategies in January 1995. Mr.
Carleton has over 25 years of investment management experience and has worked at
Scudder since 1983. Philip G. Condon, portfolio manager, became a member of the
team in 1987 and has worked at Scudder since 1983. Mr. Condon has 17 years of
experience in municipal investing and portfolio management.
Your Portfolio Management Team: Donald C. Carleton and Philip G. Condon
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Investment Portfolio as of March 31, 1997
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Credit
Principal Rating (b) Market
Amount ($) (Unaudited) Value ($)
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Short-Term Municipal Investments 1.8%
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Ohio
Cuyahoga County, OH, Health & Education, University Hospital of Cleveland,
Daily Demand Note, 3.9%, 1/1/16* ............................................. 100,000 MIG1 100,000
Hamilton County, OH, Franciscan Sisters of the Poor Health System, Series A,
Daily Demand Note, 3.9%, 3/1/17* ............................................. 1,400,000 MIG1 1,400,000
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Total Short-Term Municipal Investments (Cost $1,500,000) 1,500,000
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Long-Term Municipal Investments 98.2%
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Ohio
Beavercreek, OH, Local School District, 6.6%, 12/1/15 (c) ...................... 1,000,000 AAA 1,113,050
Cleveland, OH, Waterworks Improvement, First Mortgage Revenue,
Series 1992 F, 6.25%, 1/1/07 (c) ............................................. 1,000,000 AAA 1,057,870
Cleveland, OH, Urban Renewal Tax Increment Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
and Museum Project, 6.75%, 3/15/18 ........................................... 1,000,000 NR 1,007,280
Cleveland, OH, General Obligation:
Series A, 6.3%, 7/1/06 (c) ................................................... 1,000,000 AAA 1,065,150
5.3%, 9/1/08 (c) ............................................................. 2,000,000 AAA 2,012,520
Series 1993, 5.375%, 9/1/09 (c) .............................................. 1,700,000 AAA 1,708,330
Cleveland, OH, Public Power System Revenue, Series 1996-1, 6%, 11/15/11 (c) .... 1,050,000 AAA 1,101,125
Cleveland, OH, Public Power System Improvement Revenue:
Series B, 7%, 11/15/17 ....................................................... 750,000 A 785,423
Series 1994 A, Zero Coupon, 11/15/09 (c) ..................................... 2,250,000 AAA 1,134,383
Cleveland, OH, Parking Facility Refunding Revenue Bonds, 6%, 9/15/09 (c) ....... 1,385,000 AAA 1,471,230
Columbus, OH, General Obligation, Unlimited Tax,
Sewer Improvement, 6%, 5/1/13 ................................................ 1,000,000 AAA 1,032,220
Cuyahoga County, OH, General Obligation, Jail Facilities, Series 1991, ETM,
Zero Coupon, 10/1/02*** ...................................................... 1,500,000 NR 1,138,320
Cuyahoga County, OH, Hospital Facilities Revenue, Health Cleveland Inc.,
Series 1993, 6.25%, 8/15/10 .................................................. 1,000,000 A 1,020,440
Cuyahoga County, OH, Port Authority Revenue, Port Revenue Docks PS-1
Series 1997, 6%, 3/1/07 ...................................................... 1,000,000 NR 975,190
Fairfield, OH, City School District, 7.2%, 12/1/09 (c) ......................... 1,000,000 AAA 1,139,830
Franklin County, OH, Riverside United Methodist Hospital, Series A,
5.75%, 5/15/12 ............................................................... 1,950,000 AA 1,936,253
Gateway Economic Development Corporation of Cleveland, OH,
Stadium Revenue, 6.5%, 9/15/14 ............................................... 4,000,000 NR 3,959,160
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Credit
Principal Rating (b) Market
Amount ($) (Unaudited) Value ($)
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Gateway Economic Development Corporation of Cuyahoga County, OH,
Excise Tax, Series 1990:
7.2%, 9/1/01 .............................................................. 2,550,000 A 2,670,029
7.5%, 9/1/05 .............................................................. 1,000,000 A 1,093,150
Hamilton County, OH, Sewer System Revenue:
Improvement and Refunding, 5.45%, 12/1/09 (c) ................................ 1,000,000 AAA 1,014,190
Series 1991 A, Prefunded 6/1/01, 6.4%, 12/1/05** ............................. 220,000 AAA 237,178
Hamilton County, OH, Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Unrefunded,
Series 1991 A, 6.4%, 12/1/05 ................................................. 530,000 AA 562,966
Hamilton County, OH, Health System Revenue, Franciscan Sisters of
the Poor Health System, Providence Hospital, Series 1992, 6.8%, 7/1/08 ....... 2,000,000 BBB 2,091,160
Hamilton County, OH, Hospital Facilities Revenue, Christ Hospital,
Series 1991, 6.625%, 1/1/06 (c) .............................................. 1,000,000 AAA 1,051,700
Hilliard, OH, School District, Series 1996A, Capital Appreciation,
Zero Coupon, 12/1/12 (c) ..................................................... 1,655,000 AAA 688,215
Huber Heights, OH, Water System Revenue, Capital Appreciation,
Zero Coupon, 12/1/12 ......................................................... 1,005,000 AAA 417,919
Lorain County, OH, Hospital Refunding Revenue:
EMH Regional Medical Center, 5%, 11/1/07 (c) ................................. 1,000,000 AAA 982,240
Humility of Mary Health Care System, Series A, 5.9%, 12/15/08 ................ 1,000,000 A 1,013,520
Lorain, OH, Hospital Authority Refunding Revenue, Lakeland
Community Hospital Inc., 6.5%, 11/15/12 ...................................... 1,000,000 A 1,038,180
Lucas County, OH, Hospital Revenue:
Flower Hospital, Series 1993, 6.125%, 12/1/13 ................................ 1,375,000 BBB 1,478,180
St. Vincent Medical Center, 5.25%, 8/15/20 (c) ............................... 1,900,000 AAA 1,726,435
Mahoning County, OH, General Obligation, Limited Tax,
6.6%, 12/1/06 (c) ............................................................ 1,100,000 AAA 1,185,525
Miami County, Ohio, Hospital Facilities, Revenue Refunding, Upper Valley
Medical Center, 6.25%, 5/15/13 ............................................... 1,000,000 BBB 1,000,860
North Olmstead OH General Obligation:
6.2%, 12/1/11 (c) ............................................................ 1,000,000 AAA 1,077,080
6.25%, 12/15/12 (c) .......................................................... 1,500,000 AAA 1,561,140
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, Wastewater Improvement
Revenue Refunding:
5.5%, 11/15/12 (c) ........................................................ 1,550,000 AAA 1,541,863
5.6%, 11/15/13 (c) ........................................................ 1,000,000 AAA 997,360
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Credit
Principal Rating (b) Market
Amount ($) (Unaudited) Value ($)
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Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding,
Cleveland Electric Company, 8%, 12/1/13 (c) .................................. 1,250,000 AAA 1,435,425
Ohio General Obligation, Series 1994, 6%, 8/1/10 ............................... 1,000,000 AA 1,058,370
Ohio Higher Education Facilities Revenue:
Case Western Reserve University, Refunding, 6.5%, 10/1/20 .................... 2,250,000 AA 2,472,210
John Carroll University, Refunding, Series B, 5.3%, 11/15/14 ................. 1,000,000 A 952,620
Oberlin College Project, Prerefunded 10/1/99, 7.1%, 10/1/12** ................ 490,000 AAA 521,458
University of Dayton Project, 7.25%, 12/1/12 (c) ............................. 1,000,000 AAA 1,094,300
Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission Refunding Revenue,
Case Western Reserve University, 6%, 10/1/14 ................................. 1,000,000 AA 1,046,540
Ohio Housing Finance Agency, Single-Family Mortgage Revenue,
Series 1990 F, 7.6%, 9/1/16 .................................................. 1,410,000 AAA 1,487,818
Ohio Liquor Profits Refunding Bonds, Economic Development Revenue,
Series 1989, 6.85%, 3/1/00 (c) ............................................... 1,000,000 AAA 1,060,880
Ohio Mortgage Revenue, International Order of Odd Fellows Home,
8.150%, 8/1/17 (c) ........................................................... 150,000 AAA 156,596
Ohio Public Facilities Commission, Higher Educational Capital Facilities
Revenue, Series 2B, 5.4%, 11/1/07 (c) ........................................ 2,000,000 AAA 2,024,720
Ohio State Building Authority:
Correctional Facilities Revenue, Series 1991 A, 6.5%, 10/1/04 ................ 1,000,000 A 1,082,540
Juvenile Correction Facilities, 6%, 10/1/06 .................................. 1,555,000 A 1,649,731
Toledo Government Office Building, Series A, 8%, 10/1/07 ..................... 500,000 AAA 580,300
Worker's Compensation Facilities, William Green Building,
Series 1993 A, 4.75%, 4/1/14 .............................................. 1,000,000 A 881,540
Ohio Water Development Authority, Pollution Control Revenue,
Ohio Edison Company Project, Series 1989 A, 7.625%, 7/1/23 ................... 1,140,000 BBB 1,192,406
Olmsted Falls, OH, City School District, General Obligation,
Series 1991, 7.05%, 12/15/11 (c) ............................................. 1,000,000 AAA 1,096,340
Solon, OH, School District, Series 1993, 5.3%, 12/1/13 ......................... 1,000,000 AAA 952,080
Strongsville, OH, City School District, Series 1996, 5.35%, 12/1/11 (c) ........ 1,000,000 AAA 988,920
Summit County, OH, General Obligation, 6.4%, 12/1/14 (c) ....................... 1,000,000 AAA 1,055,180
Warren County, OH, Water Improvement, General Obligation,
The P&G Project, Series 1995, 5.25%, 12/1/16 ................................. 1,720,000 AA 1,615,489
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority, Revenue Refunding, 6%, 7/1/09 ........ 1,000,000 A 1,038,610
Puerto Rico Commonwealth, Highway & Transportation Authority,
Series 1993W, 5.5%, 7/1/13 ................................................... 1,000,000 AAA 996,720
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Credit
Principal Rating (b) Market
Amount ($) (Unaudited) Value ($)
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Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Power Revenue, Series 1994S,
6.125%, 7/1/09 ............................................................... 2,000,000 AAA 2,158,340
Puerto Rico, General Obligation:
Public Improvement Refunding, 5.4%, 7/1/07 ................................... 1,500,000 A 1,502,205
Public Improvement, 6.6%, 7/1/13 (c) ......................................... 1,000,000 AAA 1,100,430
University of Puerto Rico, University Systems, Series N, 6.25%, 6/1/08 (c) ..... 1,000,000 AAA 1,092,450
Virgin Islands
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority:
General Obligation, Matching Fund Loan Notes, Series A, 7.25%, 10/1/18 ....... 1,000,000 NR 1,079,800
Highway Revenue, Series 1989, 7.7%, 10/1/04 .................................. 1,000,000 BBB 1,071,600
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Total Long-Term Municipal Investments (Cost $78,640,061) 81,532,282
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Total Investment Portfolio -- 100.0% (Cost $80,140,061) (a) 83,032,282
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(a) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $80,140,061. At March 31,
1997, net unrealized appreciation for all securities based on tax cost was
$2,892,221. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for
all securities in which there was an excess of market value over tax cost
of $3,209,890 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all
securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over market value of
$317,669.
(b) All of the securities held have been determined to be of appropriate
credit quality as required by the Fund's investment objectives. Credit
ratings shown are assigned by either Standard & Poor's Ratings Group,
Moody's Investors Service, Inc. or Fitch Investors Service, Inc. Unrated
securities (NR) have been determined to be of comparable quality to rated
eligible securities.
(c) Bond is insured by one of these companies: AMBAC, FGIC, FHA or MBIA.
* Floating rate and monthly, weekly, or daily demand notes are securities
whose yields vary with a designated market index or market rate, such as
the coupon-equivalent of the Treasury bill rate. Variable rate demand
notes are securities whose yields are periodically reset at levels that
are generally comparable to tax-exempt commercial paper. These securities
are payable on demand within seven calendar days and normally incorporate
an irrevocable letter of credit from a major bank. These notes are
carried, for purposes of calculating average weighted maturity, at the
longer of the period remaining until the next rate change or to the extent
of the demand period.
** Prerefunded: Bonds which are prerefunded are collateralized by U.S.
Treasury securities which are held in escrow and are used to pay principal
and interest on the tax-exempt issue and to retire the bonds in full at
the earliest refunding date.
*** ETM: Bonds bearing the description ETM (escrowed to maturity) are
collateralized by U.S. Treasury securities which are held in escrow by a
trustee and used to pay principal and interest on bonds so designated.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Statements
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
as of March 31, 1997
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
Assets
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Investments, at market (identified cost $80,140,061) ............. $ 83,032,282
Cash ............................................................. 71,122
Interest receivable .............................................. 1,315,774
Receivable for Fund shares sold .................................. 136,620
Other assets ..................................................... 1,963
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Total assets ..................................................... 84,557,761
Liabilities
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Dividends payable ................................................ 140,927
Payable for Fund shares redeemed ................................. 227,158
Accrued management fee ........................................... 28,753
Other accrued expenses ........................................... 51,914
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Total liabilities ................................................ 448,752
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Net assets, at market value $ 84,109,009
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Net Assets
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Net assets consist of:
Unrealized appreciation on investments ........................... 2,892,221
Accumulated net realized loss .................................... (151,178)
Paid-in capital .................................................. 81,367,966
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Net assets, at market value $ 84,109,009
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Net Asset Value
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Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share
($84,109,009 / 6,502,200 outstanding shares of
beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited ----------------
number of shares authorized) .................................. $ 12.94
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Operations
year ended March 31, 1997
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
Investment Income
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Income:
Interest ......................................................... $ 4,870,995
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Expenses:
Management fee ................................................... 509,970
Services to shareholders ......................................... 83,779
Custodian and accounting fees .................................... 63,094
Trustees' fees and expenses ...................................... 15,012
Auditing ......................................................... 30,365
Reports to shareholders .......................................... 25,024
Legal ............................................................ 6,826
Registration fees ................................................ 5,331
Other ............................................................ 5,098
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Total expenses before reductions ................................. 744,499
Expense reductions ............................................... (319,532)
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Expenses, net .................................................... 424,967
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Net investment income 4,446,028
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Realized and unrealized gain on investment transactions
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Net realized gain from investment transactions ................... 192,252
Net unrealized depreciation on investments during the period ..... (39,047)
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Net gain on investment transactions 153,205
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations $ 4,599,233
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Ended March 31,
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets 1997 1996
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<S> <C> <C>
Operations:
Net investment income ......................................... $ 4,446,028 $ 4,292,314
Net realized gain from investment transactions ................ 192,252 778,640
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments
during the period .......................................... (39,047) 984,684
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations .......... 4,599,233 6,055,638
--------------- ---------------
Distributions to shareholders:
From net investment income .................................... (4,446,028) (4,292,314)
--------------- ---------------
From net realized gains from investment transactions .......... (249,065) (708,420)
--------------- ---------------
Fund share transactions:
Proceeds from shares sold ..................................... 15,734,963 9,467,393
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in
reinvestment of distributions .............................. 3,010,355 3,377,267
Cost of shares redeemed ....................................... (18,190,160) (8,635,781)
--------------- ---------------
Net increase in net assets from Fund share transactions ....... 555,158 4,208,879
--------------- ---------------
Increase in net assets ........................................ 459,298 5,263,783
Net assets at beginning of period ............................. 83,649,711 78,385,928
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Net assets at end of period ................................... $ 84,109,009 $ 83,649,711
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Other Information
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Increase (decrease) in Fund shares
Shares outstanding at beginning of period ..................... 6,457,717 6,140,345
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Shares sold ................................................... 1,211,448 720,794
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of
distributions .............................................. 230,889 258,369
Shares redeemed ............................................... (1,397,854) (661,791)
--------------- ---------------
Net increase in Fund shares ................................... 44,483 317,372
--------------- ---------------
Shares outstanding at end of period ........................... 6,502,200 6,457,717
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
The following table includes selected data for a share outstanding throughout
each period and other performance information derived from the financial
statements.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Period
May 28, 1987
(commencement of
operations) to
Years Ended March 31, March 31,
1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net asset value, beginning ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
of period ............... $ 12.95 $ 12.77 $ 12.68 $ 13.13 $ 12.47 $ 12.14 $ 11.97 $ 11.94 $ 11.65 $ 12.00
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Income from investment
operations:
Net investment income ...... .68 .69 .70 .70 .72 .75 .78 .82 .79 .66
Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on
investments ............. .03 .30 .13 (.35) .85 .36 .23 .10 .36 (.40)
Total from investment ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
operations .............. .71 .99 .83 .35 1.57 1.11 1.01 .92 1.15 .26
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Less distributions from:
Net investment income ...... (.68) (.69) (.70) (.70) (.72) (.75) (.78) (.82) (.84) (.61)
Net realized gains on
investment transactions . (.04) (.12) -- (.08) (.19) (.03) (.06) (.07) (.02) --
In excess of net realized
gains ................... -- -- (.04) (.02) -- -- -- -- -- --
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Total distributions ........ (.72) (.81) (.74) (.80) (.91) (.78) (.84) (.89) (.86) (.61)
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Net asset value, end of ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
period .................. $ 12.94 $ 12.95 $ 12.77 $ 12.68 $ 13.13 $ 12.47 $ 12.14 $ 11.97 $ 11.94 $ 11.65
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Total Return (%) (a) ....... 5.58 7.85 6.82 2.48 13.04 9.33 8.75 7.80 10.83 2.30**
Ratios and Supplemental
Data
Net assets, end of period
($ millions) ............ 84 84 78 80 69 51 37 25 12 6
Ratio of operating expenses,
net to average daily net
assets (%) (a) .......... .50 .50 .50 .50 .50 .50 .50 .50 .50 .50*
Ratio of operating
expenses before expense
reductions, to average
daily net assets (%) .... .88 .89 .91 .90 .95 1.03 1.21 1.62 2.14 4.51*
Ratio of net investment
income to average daily
net assets (%) .......... 5.23 5.30 5.59 5.23 5.61 6.05 6.50 6.74 7.13 7.17*
Portfolio turnover rate (%) 9.66 19.6 19.9 12.2 34.7 13.2 22.6 15.9 35.7 105.5*
</TABLE>
(a) Total returns are higher due to maintenance of the Fund's expenses.
* Annualized
** Not annualized
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Notes to Financial Statements
A. Significant Accounting Policies
Scudder Ohio Tax Free Fund (the "Fund") is a non-diversified series of Scudder
State Tax Free Trust (the "Trust"). The Trust is organized as a Massachusetts
business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as
amended, as an open-end management investment company. There are currently six
series in the Trust.
The Fund's financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles which require the use of management estimates.
The policies described below are followed consistently by the Fund in the
preparation of its financial statements.
Security Valuation. Portfolio debt securities with remaining maturities greater
than sixty days are valued by pricing agents approved by the Officers of the
Fund, which quotations reflect broker/dealer-supplied valuations and electronic
data processing techniques. If the pricing agents are unable to provide such
quotations, the most recent bid quotation supplied by a bona fide market maker
shall be used. All other debt securities are valued at their fair value as
determined in good faith by the Valuation Committee of the Board of Trustees.
Short-term investments having a maturity of sixty days or less are valued at
amortized cost.
Amortization and Accretion. All premiums and original issue discounts are
amortized/accreted for both tax and financial reporting purposes.
Federal Income Taxes. The Fund's policy is to comply with the requirements of
the Internal Revenue Code which are applicable to regulated investment companies
and to distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income to its shareholders.
Accordingly, the Fund paid no federal income taxes and no provision for federal
income taxes was required.
Distribution of Income and Gains. All of the net investment income of the Fund
is declared as a dividend to shareholders of record as of the close of business
each day and is paid to shareholders monthly. During any particular year, net
realized gains from investment transactions, in excess of available capital loss
carryforwards, would be taxable to the Fund if not distributed and, therefore,
will be distributed to shareholders. An additional distribution may be made to
the extent necessary to avoid the payment of a four percent federal excise tax.
The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gains
distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations which
may differ from generally accepted accounting principles. As a result, net
investment income and net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions for a
reporting period may differ significantly from distributions during such period.
Accordingly, the Fund may periodically make reclassifications among certain of
its capital accounts without impacting the net asset value of the Fund.
The Fund uses the specific identification method for determining realized gain
or loss on investments for both financial and federal income tax reporting
purposes.
Other. Investment security transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis.
Distributions of net realized gains to shareholders are recorded on the
ex-dividend date. Interest income is accrued pro rata to the earlier of the call
or maturity date.
B. Purchases and Sales of Securities
During the year ended March 31, 1997, purchases and sales of municipal
securities (excluding short-term investments) aggregated $9,864,278 and
$7,791,225, respectively.
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C. Related Parties
Under the Fund's Investment Advisory Agreement (the "Agreement") with Scudder,
Stevens & Clark, Inc. (the "Adviser"), the Fund agrees to pay the Adviser a fee
equal to an annual rate of approximately 0.60% of the Fund's average daily net
assets, computed and accrued daily and payable monthly. The Adviser determines
the securities, instruments, and other contracts relating to investments to be
purchased, sold or entered into by the Fund. In addition to portfolio management
services, the Adviser provides certain administrative services in accordance
with the Agreement. The Adviser has agreed not to impose all or a portion of its
management fee until July 31, 1997 and during such period to maintain the
annualized expenses of the Fund at not more than 0.50% of average daily net
assets. For the year ended March 31, 1997, the Adviser imposed fees amounting to
$190,438 of which $28,753 was unpaid at March 31, 1997 and the portion not
imposed amounted to $319,532 at March 31, 1997.
Scudder Service Corporation ("SSC"), a subsidiary of the Adviser, is the
transfer, dividend-paying and shareholder service agent for the Fund. For the
year ended March 31, 1997, the amount charged to the Fund by SSC aggregated
$58,820 of which $5,048 is unpaid at March 31, 1997.
Scudder Fund Accounting Corporation ("SFAC"), a subsidiary of the Adviser, is
responsible for determining the daily net asset value per share and maintaining
the portfolio and general accounting records of the Fund. For the year ended
March 31, 1997, the amount charged to the Fund by SFAC aggregated $36,000, of
which $3,000 was unpaid at March 31, 1997.
The Trust pays each Trustee not affiliated with the Adviser $12,000 annually,
divided equally among the series of the Trust, plus specified amounts for
attended board and committee meetings. For the year ended March 31, 1997,
Trustees' fees and expenses charged to the Fund aggregated $15,012.
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Report of Independent Accountants
To the Trustees of Scudder State Tax Free Trust and the Shareholders of Scudder
Ohio Tax Free Fund:
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of Scudder
Ohio Tax Free Fund, including the investment portfolio, as of March 31, 1997,
and the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statements
of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and
the financial highlights for each of the nine years in the period then ended,
and for the period May 28, 1987 (commencement of operations) to March 31, 1988.
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 securities owned as of March
31, 1997, by correspondence with the custodian. 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
Scudder Ohio Tax Free Fund as of March 31, 1997, 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 nine
years in the period then ended, and for the period May 28, 1987 (commencement of
operations) to March 31, 1988, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
Boston, Massachusetts COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
May 15, 1997
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Tax Information
The Fund paid distributions of $.023 per share from net long-term capital gains
during its year ended March 31, 1997. Pursuant to Section 852 of the Internal
Revenue Code, the Fund designates $184,532 as capital gain dividends for its
year ended March 31, 1997.
Of the dividends paid by the Fund from net investment income for the year ended
March 31, 1997, 100% constituted exempt interest dividends for regular federal
income tax and Ohio personal income tax purposes.
Please consult a tax adviser if you have any questions about federal or state
income tax laws, or on how to prepare your tax returns. If you have specific
questions about your Scudder Fund account, please call a Scudder Investor
Relations Representative at 1-800-225-5163.
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Officers and Trustees
David S. Lee*
President and Trustee
Henry P. Becton, Jr.
Trustee; President and General Manager, WGBH Educational Foundation
E. Michael Brown*
Trustee
Dawn-Marie Driscoll
Trustee; Executive Fellow; President, Driscoll Associates
Peter B. Freeman
Trustee; Corporate Director and Trustee
Dudley H. Ladd*
Trustee
Wesley W. Marple, Jr.
Trustee; Professor of Business Administration, Northeastern University
Daniel Pierce*
Trustee
Jean C. Tempel
Trustee; General Partner,
TL Ventures
Donald C. Carleton*
Vice President
Philip G. Condon*
Vice President
Jerard K. Hartman*
Vice President
Thomas W. Joseph*
Vice President
Jeremy L. Ragus*
Vice President
Rebecca Wilson*
Vice President
Thomas F. McDonough*
Vice President and Secretary
Pamela A. McGrath*
Vice President and Treasurer
Edward J. O'Connell*
Vice President and Assistant Treasurer
*Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc.
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<PAGE>
Investment Products and Services
The Scudder Family of Funds+++
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Money Market
- ------------
Scudder U.S. Treasury Money Fund
Scudder Cash Investment Trust
Tax Free Money Market+
- ----------------------
Scudder Tax Free Money Fund
Scudder California Tax Free Money Fund*
Scudder New York Tax Free Money Fund*
Tax Free+
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Scudder Limited Term Tax Free Fund
Scudder Medium Term Tax Free Fund
Scudder Managed Municipal Bonds
Scudder High Yield Tax Free Fund
Scudder California Tax Free Fund*
Scudder Massachusetts Limited Term
Tax Free Fund*
Scudder Massachusetts Tax Free Fund*
Scudder New York Tax Free Fund*
Scudder Ohio Tax Free Fund*
Scudder Pennsylvania Tax Free Fund*
U.S. Income
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Scudder Short Term Bond Fund
Scudder Zero Coupon 2000 Fund
Scudder GNMA Fund
Scudder Income Fund
Scudder High Yield Bond Fund
Global Income
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Scudder Global Bond Fund
Scudder International Bond Fund
Scudder Emerging Markets Income Fund
Asset Allocation
- ----------------
Scudder Pathway Conservative Portfolio
Scudder Pathway Balanced Portfolio
Scudder Pathway Growth Portfolio
Scudder Pathway International Portfolio
U.S. Growth and Income
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Scudder Balanced Fund
Scudder Growth and Income Fund
U.S. Growth
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Value
Scudder Large Company Value Fund
Scudder Value Fund
Scudder Small Company Value Fund
Scudder Micro Cap Fund
Growth
Scudder Classic Growth Fund
Scudder Large Company Growth Fund
Scudder Development Fund
Scudder 21st Century Growth Fund
Global Growth
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Worldwide
Scudder Global Fund
Scudder International Fund
Scudder Global Discovery Fund
Scudder Emerging Markets Growth Fund
Scudder Gold Fund
Regional
Scudder Greater Europe Growth Fund
Scudder Pacific Opportunities Fund
Scudder Latin America Fund
The Japan Fund
Retirement Programs
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IRA
SEP IRA
Keogh Plan
401(k), 403(b) Plans
Scudder Horizon Plan *+++ +++
(a variable annuity)
Closed-End Funds#
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The Argentina Fund, Inc.
The Brazil Fund, Inc.
The First Iberian Fund, Inc.
The Korea Fund, Inc.
The Latin America Dollar Income Fund, Inc.
Montgomery Street Income Securities, Inc.
Scudder New Asia Fund, Inc.
Scudder New Europe Fund, Inc.
Scudder World Income Opportunities
Fund, Inc.
For complete information on any of the above Scudder funds, including management
fees and expenses, call or write for a free prospectus. Read it carefully before
you invest or send money. +++Funds within categories are listed in order from
expected least risk to most risk. +A portion of the income from the tax-free
funds may be subject to federal, state, and local taxes. *Not available in all
states. +++ +++A no-load variable annuity contract provided by Charter National
Life Insurance Company and its affiliate, offered by Scudder's insurance
agencies, 1-800-225-2470. #These funds, advised by Scudder, Stevens & Clark,
Inc., are traded on various stock exchanges.
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Scudder Solutions
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Convenient ways to invest, quickly and reliably:
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Automatic Investment Plan AutoBuy
A convenient investment program in which you designate Lets you purchase Scudder fund shares
the purchase details and the bank account, and money is electronically, avoiding potential mailing delays;
electronically debited from that account monthly to designate a bank account and the transaction
regularly purchase fund shares and "dollar cost average" details, and money for each of your transactions is
-- buy more shares when the fund's price is higher and electronically debited from that account.
fewer when it's lower, which can reduce your average
purchase price over time.
Automatic Dividend Transfer Payroll Deduction and Direct Deposit
The most timely, reliable, and convenient way to Have all or part of your paycheck -- even government
purchase shares -- use distributions from one Scudder checks -- invested in up to four Scudder funds at
fund to purchase shares in another, automatically one time.
(accounts with identical registrations or the same
social security or tax identification number).
Dollar cost averaging involves continuous investment in securities regardless of price
fluctuations and does not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining markets.
Investors should consider their ability to continue such a plan through periods of low price
levels.
Around-the-clock electronic account service and information, including some transactions:
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Scudder Automated Information Line: SAIL(tm) Scudder's Web Site -- http://funds.scudder.com
1-800-343-2890
Scudder Electronic Account Services: Offering
Personalized account information, the ability to account information and transactions, interactive
exchange or redeem shares, and information on other worksheets, prospectuses and applications for all
Scudder funds and services via touchtone telephone. Scudder funds, plus your current asset allocation,
whenever you need them. Scudder's Site also
provides news about Scudder funds, retirement
planning information, and more.
Retirees and those who depend on investment proceeds for living expenses can enjoy these convenient, timely, and reliable
automated withdrawal programs:
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Automatic Withdrawal Plan AutoSell
You designate the bank account, determine the schedule Provides speedy access to your money by
(as frequently as once a month) and amount of the electronically crediting your redemption proceeds
redemptions, and Scudder does the rest. to the bank account you designate.
DistributionsDirect
Automatically deposits your fund distributions into the
bank account you designate within three business days
after each distribution is paid.
For more information about these services, call a Scudder representative at 1-800-225-5163
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Mutual Funds and More -- Brokerage and Guidance Services:
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Scudder Brokerage Services Scudder Portfolio Builder
Offers you access to a world of investments, A free service designed to help suggest ways investors like
including stocks, corporate bonds, Treasuries, plus you can diversify your portfolio among domestic and global,
over 6,000 mutual funds from at least 150 mutual as well as equity, fixed-income, and money market funds,
fund companies. And Scudder Fund FolioSM provides using Scudder funds.
investors with access to a marketplace of more than
500 no-load funds from well-known companies-with no Personal Counsel from Scudder(sm)
transaction fees or commissions. Scudder Developed for investors who prefer the benefits of no-load
shareholders can take advantage of a Scudder Scudder funds but want ongoing professional assistance in
Brokerage account already reserved for them, with managing a portfolio. Personal Counsel(sm) is a highly
no minimum investment. For information about customized, fee-based asset management service for
Scudder Brokerage Services, call 1-800-700-0820. individuals investing $100,000 or more.
Fund Folio funds held less than six months will be charged a fee for redemptions. You can buy
shares directly from the fund itself or its principal underwriter or distributor without
paying this fee. Scudder Brokerage Services, Inc., 42 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA 02061.
Member SIPC.
Personal Counsel From Scudder(sm) and Personal Counsel(sm) are service marks of and represent a
program offered by Scudder Investor Services, Inc., Adviser.
For more information about these services, call a Scudder representative at 1-800-225-5163
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Additional Information on How to Contact Scudder:
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For existing account services and transactions Please address all written correspondence to
Scudder Investor Relations -- 1-800-225-5163 The Scudder Funds
P.O. Box 2291
For establishing 401(k) and 403(b) plans Boston, Massachusetts
Scudder Defined Contribution Services -- 02107-2291
1-800-323-6105
Or Stop by a Scudder Funds Center
For information about The Scudder Funds, including Many shareholders enjoy the personal, one-on-one service of
additional applications and prospectuses, or for the Scudder Funds Centers. Check for a Funds Center near
answers to investment questions you -- they can be found in the following cities:
Scudder Investor Relations -- 1-800-225-2470 Boca Raton Chicago San Francisco
[email protected] Boston New York
New From Scudder: Pathway Series
In a complex financial world, Scudder Pathway Series is a refreshingly simple concept. With one
investment, Pathway gives you instant access to broad diversification in U.S. markets and
across the globe. Select from four Portfolios -- Conservative, Balanced, Growth, or
International -- each with a distinct investment objective that can match your goals. Each
Portfolio, rather than investing in individual securities, invests in carefully selected
Scudder mutual funds.
The share price of each Pathway Series portfolio will fluctuate and the risk associated with
each portfolio is determined by the securities held in each underlying Scudder fund. Contact
Scudder Investor Services, Inc., Distributor, for a prospectus which contains more complete
information, including management fees and other expenses. Please read it carefully before you
invest or send money.
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Celebrating Over 75 Years of Serving Investors
Established in 1919 by Theodore Scudder, Sidney Stevens, and F. Haven Clark,
Scudder, Stevens & Clark was the first independent investment counsel firm in
the United States. Since its birth, Scudder's pioneering spirit and commitment
to professional long-term investment management have helped shape the investment
industry. In 1928, we introduced the nation's first no-load mutual fund. Today
we offer over 40 pure no load(TM) funds, including the first international
mutual fund offered to U.S. investors.
Over the years, Scudder's global investment perspective and dedication to
research and fundamental investment disciplines have helped us become one of the
largest and most respected investment managers in the world. Though times have
changed since our beginnings, we remain committed to our long-standing
principles: managing money with integrity and distinction; keeping the interests
of our clients first; providing access to investments and markets that may not
be easily available to individuals; and making investing as simple and
convenient as possible through friendly, comprehensive service.
This information must be preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.
Portfolio changes should not be considered recommendations for action by
individual investors.
SCUDDER
