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SMITH BARNEY
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
INCOME FUND
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ANNUAL REPORT
DECEMBER 31, 1999
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NOT FDIC INSURED o NOT BANK GUARANTEED o MAY LOSE VALUE
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Smith Barney [PHOTO] [PHOTO]
Telecommunications
Income Fund HEATH B. ROBERT E.
MCLENDON SWAB
Chairman Vice President and
Investment Officer
Dear Shareholder:
We are pleased to provide the annual report for the year ended December 31, 1999
for the Smith Barney Telecommunications Income Fund ("Fund"). In this report, we
review the factors that contributed to the Fund's performance during the
reporting period and discuss our outlook for the Bell operating companies that
currently represent approximately 80% of the Fund's holdings. Any discussion of
the Fund's holdings is as of December 31, 1999. Please refer to page six for a
list of the Fund's holdings. We hope you find this report to be informative and
useful.
Market and Performance Update
As you know, the Fund's main objective is to provide shareholders with a
consistent level of dividend income. Capital appreciation is a secondary
objective. For the year ended December 31, 1999, the Fund returned 12.18%,
without the effects of sales charges. In comparison the Standard and Poor's 500
Index ("S&P 500 Index") returned 21.03% over the same period. (The S&P 500 Index
is a market capitalization-weighted measure of 500 widely held common stocks.)
Fund performance was influenced significantly by its concentrated holdings in
the Regional Bell Operating Companies ("RBOCs"), which currently represents
approximately 80% of the Fund's investments. In this section, we provide a
general overview of recent events affecting the RBOCs and the ongoing
consolidation of the telecommunications industry.
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 has transformed the telecommunications
industry in the past few years. As outlined in the Act, the deregulation of the
telecommunications industry has opened the door to greater competition in areas
such as long distance and the local phone exchange business. However, we believe
that the long-term strategic goal of the largest telecommunications companies,
including the RBOCs, is to provide customers not only with quality long distance
and local services, but a bundle of technology services including voice, video,
Internet and data.
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In order to stay competitive and achieve this goal, the RBOCs have either
merged, entered merger discussions or have formed strategic alliances. For
example, SBC Communications Inc. ("SBC") much anticipated acquisition of
Ameritech was completed in October 1999. In our opinion, this acquisition
transformed SBC from a regional telephone company to a full-service
telecommunications provider with an international presence.
Bell Atlantic Corp. is in the process of merging with GTE. This corporate
combination will create the second largest U.S. telephone company offering long
distance, wireless and data services. Finally, pending state and federal
regulatory approvals, U.S. West Communications Inc. is expected to join Qwest
Communications International, Inc., a developer and operator of
telecommunications networks and facilities later this year. U.S. West
Communications Inc. is now aggressively expanding its presence in the data and
Internet service areas. Some investment professionals think that these major
telecommunications combinations should continue until only a handful of huge
telephone companies remain and dominate all aspects of the telecommunication
industry.
Although the majority of the Fund's investments are in the "Baby Bells," the
remaining 20% are invested in Vodafone AirTouch PLC, the result of a June 1999
merger that took place between Vodafone Group PLC, a UK-based mobile
telecommunications company, and AirTouch Communications, a wireless
telecommunications company providing cellular services. In our opinion, this
successful transaction is further evidence of the potential for future global
integration of the telecommunications industry.
Market Outlook
As telecommunications service industry revenues are currently growing at a 10%
annual rate, we remain optimistic about the prospects for the Bell operating
companies. In fact, data and wireless services, two areas several of the RBOCs
have recently added to their offerings, are now contributing close to 70% of the
industry's revenue growth.
We believe that the trend toward greater industry consolidation should continue
and that, in turn, may translate into more takeovers, further cost cutting and
more efficiency. All of these trends should increase profitability. In addition,
we think that valuation levels for select telecommunications companies look
attractive compared to other sectors of the stock market.
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Lastly, although no guarantees can be made, we expect the RBOCs to continue to
offer a degree of stability for more conservative investors concerned about
ongoing stock market volatility. It is also worth noting that many RBOCs still
offer attractive dividends, a scarce commodity in this growth-oriented stock
market.
Thank you for investing in the Smith Barney Telecommunications Income Fund. We
look forward to continuing to help you pursue your financial goals in the new
century.
Sincerely,
/s/ Heath B. McLendon /s/ Robert E. Swab
Heath B. McLendon Robert E. Swab
Chairman Vice President and
Investment Officer
January 15, 2000
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Historical Performance
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Net Asset Value
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Beginning End Income Capital Gain Return Total
Year Ended of Year of Year Dividends Distributions of Capital Returns+
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12/31/99 $176.20 $177.27 $ 1.78 $ 18.13 $ 0.00 12.18%
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12/31/98 134.06 176.20 2.22 22.08 0.00 53.72
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12/31/97 104.62 134.06 2.83 13.61 0.00 45.11
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12/31/96 119.69 104.62 3.12 9.72 0.00 (1.45)
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12/31/95 95.62 119.69 3.58 11.50 0.00 42.93
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12/31/94 107.62 95.62 4.05 6.06 0.00 (1.83)
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12/31/93 102.67 107.62 4.42 6.87 0.00 16.00
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12/31/92 110.75 102.67 4.55 15.23 0.00 10.89
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12/31/91 129.06 110.75 6.05 14.62 1.18 3.30
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12/31/90 140.93 129.06 5.79 3.20 0.00 (1.80)
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Total $38.39 $121.02 $1.18
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It is the Fund's policy to distribute dividends quarterly and capital gains, if
any, twice a year.
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Average Annual Total Returns+
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Year Ended 12/31/99 12.18%
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Five Years Ended 12/31/99 28.66
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Ten Years Ended 12/31/99 16.27
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1/1/84* through 12/31/99 19.12
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Cumulative Total Return+
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12/31/89 through 12/31/99 351.54%
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+ Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if
any, at net asset value.
* Commencement of operations.
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Historical Performance (unaudited)
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Growth of $10,000 Invested in
the Smith Barney Telecommunications Income Fund vs.
Standard & Poor's 500 Index and Lipper Equity Income Fund Index+
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December 1989 -- December 1999
[PLOT POINTS TO COME]
+ Hypothetical illustration of $10,000 invested in the Smith Barney
Telecommunications Income Fund on December 31, 1989, assuming reinvestment
of dividends and capital gains, if any, at net asset value through
December 31, 1999. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index is composed of widely
held common stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange, American Stock
Exchange and the over-the-counter market. Figures for the index include
reinvestment of dividends. The Lipper Equity Income Fund Index is a net
asset value weighted index of the 30 largest funds in the Equity Income
category. The indexes are unmanaged and are not subject to the same
management and trading expenses as a mutual fund. An investor may not
invest directly in an index.
All figures represent past performance and are not a guarantee of future
results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate, and
redemption value may be more or less than the original cost. No adjustment
has been made for shareholder tax liability on dividends or capital gains.
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Schedule of Investments December 31, 1999
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SHARES SECURITY VALUE
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COMMON STOCK -- 100%
Telecommunications
291,580 Bell Atlantic Corp. $ 17,950,394
378,888 Bellsouth Corp. 17,736,695
616,718 SBC Communications Inc. 30,065,002
146,858 U.S. West Communications Inc. 10,573,776
411,090 Vodafone AirTouch PLC 20,348,955
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS -- 100%
Cost -- $9,280,353*) $96,674,822
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* Aggregate cost for Federal income tax purposes is $6,265,829.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities December 31, 1999
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ASSETS:
Investments at value (Cost -- $9,280,353*) $ 96,674,822
Receivable for securities sold 146,455
Dividends and interest receivable 48,303
Receivable for fund shares sold 40
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Total Assets 96,869,620
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LIABILITIES:
Payable to bank 137,413
Investment advisory fee payable 64,049
Payable for fund shares reaquired 18,895
Administration fee payable 15,193
Accrued expenses 38,893
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Total Liabilities 274,443
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Total Net Assets $ 96,595,177
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NET ASSETS:
Par value of capital shares $ 545
Capital paid in excess of par value 6,629,278
Overdistributed net investment income (2,181)
Accumulated net realized gain on security transactions 2,573,066
Net unrealized appreciation of investments 87,394,469
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Total Net Assets $ 96,595,177
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Shares Outstanding 544,910
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Net Asset Value, per share (and redemption price) $177.27
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* Aggregate cost for Federal income tax purposes is $6,265,829.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Operations For the Year Ended December 31, 1999
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INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends $ 1,758,485
Interest 5,210
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Total Investment Income 1,763,695
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EXPENSES:
Investment advisory fees (Note 2) 536,983
Administration fees (Note 2) 195,267
Audit and legal fees 43,047
Shareholder and system servicing fees 34,672
Custody 23,678
Trustees' fees 15,579
Shareholder communication fees 10,722
Other 6,300
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Total Expenses 866,248
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Net Investment Income 897,447
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON
INVESTMENTS (NOTE 3):
Realized Gain From Security Transactions
(excluding short-term securities):
Proceeds from sales 9,498,836
Cost of securities sold 704,294
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Net Realized Gain 8,794,542
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Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation of Investments:
Beginning of Year 85,789,366
End of Year 87,394,469
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Increase in Net Unrealized Appreciation 1,605,103
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Net Gain on Investments 10,399,645
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Increase in Net Assets From Operations $11,297,092
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets For the Years Ended December 31,
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1999 1998
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OPERATIONS:
Net investment income $ 897,447 $ 1,213,027
Net realized gain+ 8,794,542 9,998,888
Increase in net unrealized appreciation 1,605,103 24,613,883
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Increase in Net Assets From Operations 11,297,092 35,825,798
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DISTRIBUTION TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:
Net investment income (920,534) (1,189,940)
Net realized gains (9,707,861) (11,691,275)
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Decrease in Net Assets From
Distributions to Shareholders (10,628,395) (12,881,215)
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FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5):
Net asset value of shares issued
for reinvestment of dividends 4,799,292 5,413,986
Cost of shares reacquired (5,326,023) (5,178,814)
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Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From
Fund Share Transactions (526,731) 235,172
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Increase in Net Assets 141,966 23,179,755
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year 96,453,211 73,273,456
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End of year* $ 96,595,177 $ 96,453,211
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* Includes undistributed (overdistributed)
net investment income of: $(2,181) $20,906
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+ Net realized gains for Federal income tax purposes are $8,852,060 and
$10,292,661, for the years ended December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
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1. Significant Accounting Policies
The Smith Barney Telecommunications Income Fund ("Fund"), an investment fund of
the Smith Barney Telecommunications Trust ("Trust"), a Massachusetts business
trust, is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as a
non-diversified, open-end management investment company. Shares of the Fund are
not currently offered for sale to new investors.
The significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund are: (a)
security transactions are accounted for on trade date; (b) securities traded on
national securities markets are valued at the closing prices on such markets;
securities for which no sales prices were reported are valued at current quoted
bid prices; securities, other than U.S. government agencies and obligations,
that have a maturity of more than 60 days are valued at prices based on market
quotations for securities of similar type, yield and maturity; (c) securities
maturing within 60 days are valued at cost plus accreted discount, or minus
amortized premium, which approximates value; (d) dividend income is recorded on
the ex-dividend date and interest income is recorded on the accrual basis; (e)
dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend
date; (f) gains or losses on the sale of securities are calculated using the
average-cost method for financial reporting purposes and the specific
identification method for tax purposes; (g) the Fund intends to comply with the
applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended,
pertaining to regulated investment companies and to make distributions of
taxable income sufficient to relieve it from substantially all Federal income
and excise taxes; (h) the character of income and gains to be distributed are
determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from
generally accepted accounting principles. At December 31, 1999 reclassifications
were made to the Fund's capital accounts to reflect permanent book/tax
differences and income and gains available for distributions under income tax
regulations. Net investment income, net realized gains and net assets were not
affected by this adjustment; and (i) estimates and assumptions are required to
be made regarding assets, liabilities and changes in net assets resulting from
operations when financial statements are prepared. Changes in the economic
environment, financial markets and any other parameters used in determining
these estimates could cause actual results to differ.
2. Investment Advisory Agreement, Administration Agreement
and Other Transactions
SSB Citi Fund Management LLC ("SSBC"), formerly known as SSBC Fund Management
Inc., a subsidiary of Salomon Smith Barney Holdings Inc. ("SSBH"), which, in
turn, is a subsidiary of Citigroup Inc. ("Citigroup"), acts as investment
adviser to the Trust. The Fund pays SSBC an investment advisory
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
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fee calculated at an annual rate of 0.55% of the average daily net assets. This
fee is calculated daily and paid monthly.
SSBC also acts as the administrator of the Trust for which it receives a fee
calculated at an annual rate of 0.20% of the average daily net assets of each
fund. This fee is calculated daily and paid monthly.
Effective October 1999, Smith Barney Private Trust Company ("Private Trust"),
another subsidiary of Citigroup, became the Fund's transfer agent and PFPC
Global Fund Services ("PFPC") became the sub-transfer agent. Private Trust
receives account fees and asset-based fees that vary according to the size and
type of account. PFPC is responsible for shareholder recordkeeping and financial
processing for all shareholder accounts and is paid by Private Trust. During the
period October 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999, the Fund paid transfer agent
fees of $4,886 to Private Trust.
All officers and one Trustee of the Trust are employees of SSB.
3. Investments
During the year ended December 31, 1999, the aggregate cost of purchases and
proceeds from sales of investments (including maturities, but excluding
short-term securities) were as follows:
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Purchases --
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Sales $ 9,498,836
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At December 31, 1999, the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and
depreciation of investments for Federal income tax purposes were as follows:
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Gross unrealized appreciation $90,408,993
Gross unrealized depreciation --
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Net unrealized appreciation $90,408,993
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4. Repurchase Agreements
The Fund purchases (and its custodian takes possession of) U.S. government
securities from banks and securities dealers subject to agreements to resell the
securities to the sellers at a future date (generally, the next business day) at
an agreed-upon higher repurchase price. The Fund requires continual maintenance
of the market value of the collateral in amounts at least equal to the
repurchase price.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
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5. Shares of beneficial interest
At December 31, 1999, the Trust had an unlimited number of shares of beneficial
interest authorized with a par value of $0.001 per share.
Transactions in shares of the Fund were as follows:
Year Ended Year Ended
December 31, 1999 December 31, 1998
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Shares issued on reinvestment 26,863 36,069
Shares reacquired (29,350) (35,263)
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Net Increase (Decrease) (2,487) 806
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6. Concentration of Risk
Because the Fund concentrates its investments in one industry, its portfolio may
be subject to greater risk and market fluctuations than a portfolio of
securities representing a broader range of investment alternatives. The economic
and business cycle risks associated with the concentration of the Fund in only
one industry could mean that adverse conditions could substantially impact the
income earned by the Fund and the value of the Fund's holdings.
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SALOMON SMITH BARNEY
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A member of citigroup[LOGO]
Trustees
Paul R. Ades
Herbert Barg
Dwight B. Crane
Frank G. Hubbard
Heath B. McLendon, Chairman
Jerome Miller
Ken Miller
John F. White, Emeritus
Officers
Heath B. McLendon
President and
Chief Executive Officer
Lewis E. Daidone
Senior Vice President
and Treasurer
Robert E. Swab
Vice President and
Investment Officer
Paul A. Brook
Controller
Christina T. Sydor
Secretary
Investment Adviser
SSBC Fund Management Inc.
Administrator
SSB Citi Fund Management LLC
Distributor
CFBDS, Inc.
Custodian
PNCBank, N.A.
Transfer Agent
Smith Barney Private Trust Company
388 Greenwich Street, 22nd Floor
New York, New York 10013
Sub-Transfer Agent
PFPC Global Fund Services
P.O. Box 9699
Providence, Rhode Island 02940-9699
This report is submitted for the general information of shareholders of Smith
Barney Telecommunications Income Fund. It is not authorized for distribution to
prospective investors unless accompanied or preceded by a current Prospectus for
the Fund, which contains information concerning the Fund's investment policies
and expenses as well as other pertinent information.
Salomon Smith Barney is a service mark of Salomon Smith Barney Inc.
Smith Barney
Telecommunications
Income Fund
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