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PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
(CALIFORNIA SERIES)
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PROSPECTUS DATED DECEMBER 30, 1994
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Prudential California Municipal Fund (the "Fund") (California Series) (the
"Series") is one of three series of an open-end, management investment company,
or mutual fund. This Series is diversified and seeks to provide the maximum
amount of income that is exempt from California State and federal income taxes
consistent with the preservation of capital and, in conjunction therewith, the
Series may invest in debt securities with the potential for capital gain. The
net assets of the Series are invested in obligations within the four highest
ratings of either Moody's Investors Service or Standard & Poor's Ratings Group
or in unrated obligations which, in the opinion of the Fund's investment
adviser, are of comparable quality. There can be no assurance that the Series'
investment objective will be achieved. See "How the Fund Invests--Investment
Objective and Policies." The Fund's address is One Seaport Plaza, New York, New
York 10292, and its telephone number is (800) 225-1852.
This Prospectus sets forth concisely the information about the Fund and the
California Series that a prospective investor should know before investing.
Additional information about the Fund has been filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission in a Statement of Additional Information dated December 30,
1994, which information is incorporated herein by reference (is legally
considered to be part of this Prospectus) and is available without charge upon
request to the Fund at the address or telephone number noted above.
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INVESTORS ARE ADVISED TO READ THIS PROSPECTUS AND RETAIN IT FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
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THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION NOR HAS THE SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE
ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A
CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
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FUND HIGHLIGHTS
The following summary is intended to highlight certain information
contained in this Prospectus and is qualified in its entirety by the more
detailed information appearing elsewhere herein.
WHAT IS PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND?
Prudential California Municipal Fund is a mutual fund whose shares are
offered in three series, each of which operates as a separate fund. A mutual
fund pools the resources of investors by selling its shares to the public
and investing the proceeds of such sale in a portfolio of securities
designed to achieve its investment objective. Technically, the Fund is an
open-end, management investment company. Only the California Series is
offered through this Prospectus.
WHAT IS THE SERIES' INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE?
The Series' investment objective is to maximize current income that is
exempt from California State and federal income taxes consistent with the
preservation of capital. It seeks to achieve this objective by investing
primarily in California State, municipal and local government obligations
and obligations of other qualifying issuers, such as issuers located in
Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam, which pay income exempt, in the
opinion of counsel, from California State and federal income taxes
(California Obligations). There can be no assurance that the Series'
investment objective will be achieved. See "How the Fund Invests--
Investment Objective and Policies" at page 8.
RISK FACTORS AND SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS
In seeking to achieve its investment objective, the Series will invest at
least 80% of the value of its total assets in California Obligations. This
degree of investment concentration makes the Series particularly susceptible
to factors adversely affecting issuers of California Obligations. See "How
the Fund Invests--Investment Objective and Policies--Special Considerations"
at page 12. To hedge against changes in interest rates, the Series may also
purchase put options and engage in transactions involving derivatives,
including financial futures contracts and options thereon. See "How the Fund
Invests--Investment Objective and Policies--Futures Contracts and Options
Thereon" at page 10.
WHO MANAGES THE FUND?
Prudential Mutual Fund Management, Inc. (PMF or the Manager) is the
Manager of the Fund and is compensated for its services at an annual rate of
.50 of 1% of the Series' average daily net assets. As of September 30, 1994,
PMF served as manager or administrator to 68 investment companies, including
38 mutual funds, with aggregate assets of approximately $47 billion. The
Prudential Investment Corporation (PIC or the Subadviser) furnishes
investment advisory services in connection with the management of the Fund
under a Subadvisory Agreement with PMF. See "How the Fund is
Managed--Manager" at page 13.
WHO DISTRIBUTES THE SERIES' SHARES?
Prudential Mutual Fund Distributors, Inc. (PMFD) acts as the Distributor
of the Series' Class A shares and is paid an annual distribution and service
fee which is currently being charged at the rate of .10 of 1% of the average
daily net assets of the Class A shares.
Prudential Securities Incorporated (Prudential Securities or PSI), a major
securities underwriter and securities and commodities broker, acts as the
Distributor of the Series' Class B and Class C shares and is paid an annual
distribution and service fee at the rate of .50 of 1% of the average daily
net assets of the Class B shares and is paid an annual distribution and
service fee which is currently being charged at the rate of .75 of 1% of the
average daily net assets of the Class C shares.
See "How the Fund is Managed--Distributor" at page 14.
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WHAT IS THE MINIMUM INVESTMENT?
The minimum initial investment for Class A and Class B shares is $1,000
per class and $5,000 for Class C shares. The minimum subsequent investment
is $100 for all classes. There is no minimum investment requirement for
certain employee savings plans. For purchases made through the Automatic
Savings Accumulation Plan, the minimum initial and subsequent investment is
$50. See "Shareholder Guide--How to Buy Shares of the Fund" at page 21 and
"Shareholder Guide--Shareholder Services" at page 29.
HOW DO I PURCHASE SHARES?
You may purchase shares of the Series through Prudential Securities, Pruco
Securities Corporation (Prusec) or directly from the Fund through its
transfer agent, Prudential Mutual Fund Services, Inc. (PMFS or the Transfer
Agent), at the net asset value per share (NAV) next determined after receipt
of your purchase order by the Transfer Agent or Prudential Securities plus a
sales charge which may be imposed either (i) at the time of purchase (Class
A shares) or (ii) on a deferred basis (Class B or Class C shares). See "How
the Fund Values its Shares" at page 16 and "Shareholder Guide--How to Buy
Shares of the Fund" at page 21.
WHAT ARE MY PURCHASE ALTERNATIVES?
The Series offers three classes of shares:
- Class A Shares: Sold with an initial sales charge of up to 3% of
the offering price.
- Class B Shares: Sold without an initial sales charge but are
subject to a contingent deferred sales charge or
CDSC (declining from 5% to zero of the lower of the
amount invested or the redemption proceeds) which
will be imposed on certain redemptions made within
six years of purchase. Although Class B shares are
subject to higher ongoing distribution-related
expenses than Class A shares, Class B shares will
automatically convert to Class A shares (which are
subject to lower ongoing distribution-related
expenses) approximately seven years after purchase.
- Class C Shares: Sold without an initial sales charge and, for one
year after purchase, are subject to a 1% CDSC on
redemptions. Like Class B shares, Class C shares
are subject to higher ongoing distribution-related
expenses than Class A shares but do not convert to
another class.
See "Shareholder Guide--Alternative Purchase Plan" at page 22.
HOW DO I SELL MY SHARES?
You may redeem your shares at any time at the NAV next determined after
Prudential Securities or the Transfer Agent receives your sell order.
However, the proceeds of redemptions of Class B and Class C shares may be
subject to a CDSC. See "Shareholder Guide--How to Sell Your Shares" at page
24.
HOW ARE DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS PAID?
The Series expects to declare daily and pay monthly dividends of net
investment income, if any, and make distributions of any net capital gains
at least annually. Dividends and distributions will be automatically
reinvested in additional shares of the Series at NAV without a sales charge
unless you request that they be paid to you in cash. See "Taxes, Dividends
and Distributions" at page 17.
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FUND EXPENSES
(CALIFORNIA SERIES)
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SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTION EXPENSES+ CLASS A SHARES CLASS B SHARES CLASS C SHARES
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Maximum Sales Load Imposed on Purchases (as
a percentage of offering price)........... 3% None None
Maximum Sales Load or Deferred Sales Load
Imposed on Reinvested Dividends........... None None None
Deferred Sales Load (as a percentage of
original purchase price or redemption
proceeds, whichever is lower)............. None 5% during the first year, 1% on redemptions made
decreasing by 1% annually within one year of
to 1% in the fifth and purchase
sixth years and 0% the
seventh year*
Redemption Fees............................ None None None
Exchange Fee............................... None None None
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ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES
(as a percentage of average net assets) CLASS A SHARES CLASS B SHARES CLASS C SHARES
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Management Fees............................ .50% .50% .50%
12b-1 Fees................................. .10++ .50 .75++
Other Expenses............................. .13 .13 .13
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Total Fund Operating Expenses.............. .73% 1.13% 1.38%
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1 3 5 10
EXAMPLE YEAR YEARS YEARS YEARS
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You would pay the following expenses on a $1,000 investment, assuming (1) 5%
annual return and (2) redemption at the end of each time period:
Class A................................................................. $ 37 $ 53 $ 69 $ 118
Class B................................................................. $ 62 $ 66 $ 72 $ 121
Class C................................................................. $ 24 $ 44 $ 76 $ 166
You would pay the following expenses on the same investment, assuming no
redemption:
Class A................................................................. $ 37 $ 53 $ 69 $ 118
Class B................................................................. $ 12 $ 36 $ 62 $ 121
Class C................................................................. $ 14 $ 44 $ 76 $ 166
The above example with respect to Class A and Class B shares is based on data
for the Series' fiscal year ended August 31, 1994. The above example with
respect to Class C shares is based on expenses expected to have been incurred if
Class C shares had been in existence during the entire fiscal year ended August
31, 1994. THE EXAMPLE SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED A REPRESENTATION OF PAST OR
FUTURE EXPENSES. ACTUAL EXPENSES MAY BE GREATER OR LESS THAN THOSE SHOWN.
The purpose of this table is to assist investors in understanding the various
costs and expenses that an investor in the California Series will bear, whether
directly or indirectly. For more complete descriptions of the various costs and
expenses, see "How the Fund is Managed." "Other Expenses" includes operating
expenses of the Series, such as Trustees' and professional fees, registration
fees, reports to shareholders and transfer agency and custodian fees.
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*Class B shares will automatically convert to Class A shares approximately
seven years after purchase. See "Shareholder Guide--Conversion Feature--Class
B Shares."
+Pursuant to rules of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.,
the aggregate initial sales charges, deferred sales charges and asset-based
sales charges on shares of the Series may not exceed 6.25% of total gross
sales, subject to certain exclusions. This 6.25% limitation is imposed on
each class of the Series rather than on a per shareholder basis. Therefore,
long-term shareholders of the Series may pay more in total sales charges than
the economic equivalent of 6.25% of such shareholders' investment in such
shares. See "How the Fund is Managed-- Distributor."
++Although the Class A and Class C Distribution and Service Plans provide that
the Fund may pay a distribution fee of up to .30 of 1% and 1% per annum of
the average daily net assets of the Class A and Class C shares, respectively,
the Distributor has agreed to limit its distribution fees with respect to the
Class A and Class C shares of the Series to .10 of 1% and .75 of 1% of the
average daily net asset value of the Class A shares and Class C shares,
respectively, for the fiscal year ending August 31, 1995. Total Fund
Operating Expenses of the Class A and Class C shares without such limitations
would be .93% and 1.63%, respectively. See "How the Fund is
Managed--Distributor."
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each of the indicated
periods)
(Class A Shares)
The following financial highlights have been audited by Deloitte & Touche
LLP, independent accountants, whose report thereon was unqualified. This
information should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the
notes thereto, which appear in the Statement of Additional Information. The
following financial highlights contain selected data for a Class A share of
beneficial interest outstanding, total return, ratios to average net assets and
other supplemental data for the periods indicated. This information is based on
data contained in the financial statements.
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CLASS A
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JANUARY 22,
1990*
YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, THROUGH
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1994 1993 1992 1991 1990
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE:
Net asset value, beginning of
period............................. $ 12.16 $ 11.48 $ 11.01 $ 10.57 $ 10.77
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INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
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Net investment income............... .65 .69 .70 .69 .41
Net realized and unrealized gain
(loss) on investment
transactions....................... (.74) .68 .47 .44 (.20)
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Total from investment
operations..................... (.09) 1.37 1.17 1.13 .21
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LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
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Dividends from net investment
income............................. (.65) (.69) (.70) (.69) (.41)
Distributions from net realized
gains.............................. (.12) -- -- -- --
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Total distributions............. (.77) (.69) (.70) (.69) (.41)
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Net asset value, end of period...... $ 11.30 $ 12.16 $ 11.48 $ 11.01 $ 10.57
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TOTAL RETURN+:...................... (0.80)% 12.30% 10.95% 10.98% 1.85%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period (000)..... $ 12,082 $ 11,116 $ 5,388 $ 4,188 $ 1,774
Average net assets (000)............ $ 11,812 $ 7,728 $ 4,322 $ 2,748 $ 1,214
Ratios to average net assets:
Expenses, including distribution
fee.............................. .73% .77% .82% .88% .90%**
Expenses, excluding distribution
fee.............................. .63% .67% .72% .78% .80%**
Net investment income............. 5.57% 5.82% 6.25% 6.37% 6.28%**
Portfolio turnover.................. 69% 43% 53% 53% 119%
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* Commencement of offering of Class A shares.
** Annualized.
+ Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is
calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale on the
last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and
distributions. Total returns for periods of less than a full year are not
annualized.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each of the indicated
periods)
(Class B Shares)
The following financial highlights, with respect to the five-year period
ended August 31, 1994, have been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, independent
accountants, whose report thereon was unqualified. This information should be
read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto, which
appear in the Statement of Additional Information. The following financial
highlights contain selected data for a Class B share of beneficial interest
outstanding, total return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental
data for the periods indicated. This information is based on data contained in
the financial statements.
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CLASS B
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FEBRUARY 13,
1985*
YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, THROUGH
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1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989++ 1988 1987 1986 1985
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
PER SHARE OPERATING
PERFORMANCE:
Net asset value,
beginning of
period.............. $ 12.15 $ 11.48 $ 11.01 $ 10.57 $ 10.76 $ 10.52 $ 10.78 $ 11.84 $ 10.71 $10.00
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INCOME FROM
INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS
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Net investment
income.............. .60 .64 .66 .64 .64 .66 .69+ .72+ .83+ .78+
Net realized and
unrealized gain
(loss) on investment
transactions........ (.74) .67 .47 .44 (.19) .24 (.26) (.61) 1.16 .71
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Total from
investment
operations...... (.14) 1.31 1.13 1.08 .45 .90 .43 .11 1.99 1.49
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LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
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Dividends from net
investment income... (.60) (.64) (.66) (.64) (.64) (.66) (.69) (.72) (.83) (.78)
Distributions from
net realized
gains............... (.12) -- -- -- -- -- -- (.45) (.03) --
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------------
Total
distributions... (.72) (.64) (.66) (.64) (.64) (.66) (.69) (1.17) (.86) (.78)
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Net asset value, end
of period........... $ 11.29 $ 12.15 $ 11.48 $ 11.01 $ 10.57 $ 10.76 $ 10.52 $ 10.78 $ 11.84 $10.71
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TOTAL RETURN+++:..... (1.20)% 11.74% 10.52% 10.54% 4.21% 8.79% 4.28% 0.86% 19.33% 15.23%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL
DATA:
Net assets, end of
period (000)........ $184,985 $207,634 $177,861 $169,190 $174,005 $178,287 $150,733 $141,591 $110,989 $48,362
Average net assets
(000)............... $201,558 $190,944 $172,495 $169,220 $175,990 $166,305 $139,974 $134,824 $ 85,523 $23,511
Ratios to average net
assets:
Expenses, including
distribution
fee............... 1.13% 1.17% 1.22% 1.28% 1.24% 1.23% 1.11%+ 1.07%+ 1.06%+ 1.29%+**
Expenses, excluding
distribution
fee............... .63% .67% .72% .78% .76% .75% .61%+ .58%+ .58%+ .81%+**
Net investment
income............ 5.17% 5.44% 5.85% 5.98% 5.95% 6.12% 6.51%+ 6.24%+ 6.92%+ 7.49%+**
Portfolio turnover... 69% 43% 53% 53% 119% 145% 100% 110% 75% 75%
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* Commencement of offering of Class B shares.
** Annualized.
+ Net of expense subsidy.
++ On December 31, 1988, Prudential Mutual Fund Management, Inc. succeeded
The Prudential Insurance Company of America as manager of the Fund.
+++ Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is
calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale on
the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of
dividends and distributions. Total returns for periods of less than a full
year are not annualized.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the indicated period)
(Class C Shares)
The following financial highlights have been audited by Deloitte & Touche
LLP, independent accountants, whose report thereon was unqualified. This
information should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the
notes thereto, which appear in the Statement of Additional Information. The
following financial highlights contain selected data for a Class C share of
beneficial interest outstanding, total return, ratios to average net assets and
other supplemental data for the period indicated. This information is based on
data contained in the financial statements.
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CLASS C
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AUGUST 1,
1994*
THROUGH
AUGUST 31,
1994
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<S> <C>
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE:
Net asset value, beginning of period.................................. $ 11.32
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INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
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Net investment income................................................. .04
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investment transactions.............................................. (.03)
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Total from investment operations.................................. .01
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LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
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Dividends from net investment income.................................. (.04)
Distributions from net realized gains................................. --
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Total distributions............................................... (.04)
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Net asset value, end of period........................................ $ 11.29
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TOTAL RETURN+:........................................................ .05%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period............................................. $ 200
Average net assets.................................................... $ 199
Ratios to average net assets: @
Expenses, including distribution fee................................ 1.71%**
Expenses, excluding distribution fee................................ .96%**
Net investment income............................................... 4.87%**
Portfolio turnover.................................................... 69%
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* Commencement of offering of Class C shares.
** Annualized.
+ Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is
calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale on the
last day of the period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and
distributions. Total return is not annualized.
@ Because of the event referred to in * and the timing of such, the ratios for
the Class C shares are not necessarily comparable to that of Class A or B
shares and are not necessarily indicative of future ratios.
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HOW THE FUND INVESTS
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND POLICIES
PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND (THE FUND) IS AN OPEN-END, MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANY, OR MUTUAL FUND, CONSISTING OF THREE SEPARATE SERIES. EACH
SERIES OF THE FUND IS MANAGED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CALIFORNIA SERIES (THE SERIES)
IS DIVERSIFIED AND ITS INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE IS TO MAXIMIZE CURRENT INCOME THAT
IS EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA STATE AND FEDERAL INCOME TAXES CONSISTENT WITH THE
PRESERVATION OF CAPITAL AND, IN CONJUNCTION THEREWITH, THE SERIES MAY INVEST IN
DEBT SECURITIES WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR CAPITAL GAIN. See "Investment Objectives
and Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information.
THE SERIES' INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE IS A FUNDAMENTAL POLICY AND, THEREFORE, MAY
NOT BE CHANGED WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE HOLDERS OF A MAJORITY OF THE SERIES'
OUTSTANDING VOTING SECURITIES AS DEFINED IN THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940,
AS AMENDED (THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT). THE SERIES' POLICIES THAT ARE NOT
FUNDAMENTAL MAY BE MODIFIED BY THE TRUSTEES.
THE SERIES WILL INVEST PRIMARILY IN CALIFORNIA STATE, MUNICIPAL AND LOCAL
GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS AND OBLIGATIONS OF OTHER QUALIFYING ISSUERS, SUCH AS
ISSUERS LOCATED IN PUERTO RICO, THE VIRGIN ISLANDS AND GUAM, WHICH PAY INCOME
EXEMPT, IN THE OPINION OF COUNSEL, FROM CALIFORNIA STATE AND FEDERAL INCOME
TAXES (CALIFORNIA OBLIGATIONS). THERE CAN BE NO ASSURANCE THAT THE SERIES WILL
BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE ITS INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE.
Interest on certain municipal obligations may be a preference item for
purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax. The Series may invest without
limit in municipal obligations that are "private activity bonds" (as defined in
the Internal Revenue Code) the interest on which would be a preference item for
purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax. See "Taxes, Dividends and
Distributions." California law provides that dividends paid by the Series are
exempt from California State personal income tax for individuals who reside in
California to the extent such dividends are derived from interest payments on
California Obligations. California Obligations may include general obligation
bonds of the State, counties, cities, towns, etc., revenue bonds of utility
systems, highways, bridges, port and airport facilities, colleges, hospitals,
etc., and industrial development and pollution control bonds. The Series will
invest in long-term California Obligations, and the dollar-weighted average
maturity of the Series' portfolio will generally range between 10-20 years. The
Series may also invest in certain short-term, tax-exempt notes such as Tax
Anticipation Notes, Revenue Anticipation Notes, Bond Anticipation Notes,
Construction Loan Notes and variable and floating rate demand notes.
Generally, municipal obligations with longer maturities produce higher yields
and are subject to greater price fluctuations as a result of changes in interest
rates (market risk) than municipal obligations with shorter maturities. The
prices of municipal obligations vary inversely with interest rates. Interest
rates are currently much lower than in recent years. If rates were to rise
sharply, the prices of bonds in the Series' portfolio might be adversely
affected.
THE SERIES MAY INVEST ITS ASSETS IN FLOATING RATE AND VARIABLE RATE
SECURITIES, INCLUDING PARTICIPATION INTERESTS THEREIN AND INVERSE FLOATERS.
There is no limit on the amount of such securities that the Series may purchase.
Floating rate securities normally have a rate of interest which is set as a
specific percentage of a designated base rate, such as the rate on Treasury
bonds or bills or the prime rate at a major commercial bank. The interest rate
on floating rate securities changes periodically when there is a change in the
designated base interest rate. Variable rate securities provide for a specified
periodic adjustment in the interest rate based on prevailing market rates and
generally would allow the Series to demand payment of the obligation on short
notice at par plus accrued interest, which amount may be more or less than the
amount the Series paid for them. An inverse floater is a debt instrument with a
floating or variable interest rate that moves in the opposite direction of the
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interest rate on another security or the value of an index. Changes in the
interest rate on the other security or index inversely affect the residual
interest rate paid on the inverse floater, with the result that the inverse
floater's price will be considerably more volatile than that of a fixed rate
bond. The market for inverse floaters is relatively new.
THE SERIES MAY ALSO INVEST IN MUNICIPAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS. A MUNICIPAL LEASE
OBLIGATION IS A MUNICIPAL SECURITY THE INTEREST ON AND PRINCIPAL OF WHICH IS
PAYABLE OUT OF LEASE PAYMENTS MADE BY THE PARTY LEASING THE FACILITIES FINANCED
BY THE ISSUE. Typically, municipal lease obligations are issued by a state or
municipal financing authority to provide funds for the construction of
facilities (E.G., schools, dormitories, office buildings or prisons) or the
acquisition of equipment. The facilities are typically used by the state or
municipality pursuant to a lease with a financing authority. Certain municipal
lease obligations may trade infrequently. Accordingly, the investment adviser
will monitor the liquidity of municipal lease obligations under the supervision
of the Trustees. Municipal lease obligations will not be considered illiquid for
purposes of the Series' 15% limitation on illiquid securities provided the
investment adviser determines that there is a readily available market for such
securities. See "Other Investments and Policies--Illiquid Securities" below.
ALL CALIFORNIA OBLIGATIONS PURCHASED BY THE SERIES WILL BE "INVESTMENT GRADE"
SECURITIES. In other words, all of the California Obligations will, at the time
of purchase, be rated within the four highest quality grades as determined by
either Moody's Investors Service (Moody's) (currently Aaa, Aa, A, Baa for bonds,
MIG 1, MIG 2, MIG 3, MIG 4 for notes and P-1 for commercial paper) or Standard &
Poor's Ratings Group (S&P) (currently AAA, AA, A, BBB for bonds, SP-1, SP-2 for
notes and A-1 for commercial paper) or, if unrated, will possess
creditworthiness, in the opinion of the investment adviser, comparable to
securities in which the Series may invest. Securities rated Baa or BBB may have
speculative characteristics, and changes in economic conditions or other
circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity to make principal
and interest payments than is the case with higher grade securities. Subsequent
to its purchase by the Series, a municipal obligation may be assigned a lower
rating or cease to be rated. Such an event would not require the elimination of
the issue from the portfolio, but the investment adviser will consider such an
event in determining whether the Series should continue to hold the security in
its portfolio. See "Description of Tax-Exempt Security Ratings" in the Statement
of Additional Information. The Series may purchase California Obligations which,
in the opinion of the investment adviser, offer the opportunity for capital
appreciation. This may occur, for example, when the investment adviser believes
that the issuer of a particular California Obligation might receive an upgraded
credit standing, thereby increasing the market value of the bonds it has issued
or when the investment adviser believes that interest rates might decline. As a
general matter, bond prices and the Series' net asset value will vary inversely
with interest rate fluctuations.
From time to time, the Series may own the majority of a municipal issue. Such
majority-owned holdings may present market and credit risks.
UNDER NORMAL MARKET CONDITIONS, THE SERIES WILL ATTEMPT TO INVEST
SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE VALUE OF ITS ASSETS IN CALIFORNIA OBLIGATIONS. As a
matter of fundamental policy, during normal market conditions the Series' assets
will be invested so that at least 80% of the income will be exempt from
California State and federal income taxes or the Series will have at least 80%
of its total assets invested in California Obligations. During abnormal market
conditions or to provide liquidity, the Series may hold cash or cash equivalents
or investment grade taxable obligations, including obligations that are exempt
from federal, but not state, taxation and the Series may invest in tax-free cash
equivalents, such as floating rate demand notes, tax-exempt commercial paper and
general obligation and revenue notes or in taxable cash equivalents, such as
certificates of deposit, bankers acceptances and time deposits or other
short-term taxable investments such as repurchase agreements. When, in the
opinion of the investment adviser, abnormal market conditions require a
temporary defensive position, the Series may invest more than 20% of the value
of its assets in debt securities other than California Obligations or may invest
its assets so that more than 20% of the income is subject to California State or
federal income taxes. The Series will treat an investment in a municipal bond
refunded with escrowed U.S. Government securities as U.S. Government securities
for purposes of the Investment Company Act's diversification requirements
provided certain conditions are met. See "Investment Objectives and Policies --
In General" in the Statement of Additional Information.
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THE SERIES MAY ACQUIRE PUT OPTIONS (PUTS) GIVING THE SERIES THE RIGHT TO SELL
SECURITIES HELD IN THE SERIES' PORTFOLIO AT A SPECIFIED EXERCISE PRICE ON A
SPECIFIED DATE. Such puts may be acquired for the purpose of protecting the
Series from a possible decline in the market value of the security to which the
put applies in the event of interest rate fluctuations or, in the case of
liquidity puts, for the purpose of shortening the effective maturity of the
underlying security. The aggregate value of premiums paid to acquire puts held
in the Series' portfolio (other than liquidity puts) may not exceed 10% of the
net asset value of the Series. The acquisition of a put may involve an
additional cost to the Series, by payment of a premium for the put, by payment
of a higher purchase price for securities to which the put is attached or
through a lower effective interest rate.
In addition, there is a credit risk associated with the purchase of puts in
that the issuer of the put may be unable to meet its obligation to purchase the
underlying security. Accordingly, the Series will acquire puts only under the
following circumstances: (1) the put is written by the issuer of the underlying
security and such security is rated within the four highest quality grades as
determined by Moody's or S&P; or (2) the put is written by a person other than
the issuer of the underlying security and such person has securities outstanding
which are rated within such four highest quality grades; or (3) the put is
backed by a letter of credit or similar financial guarantee issued by a person
having securities outstanding which are rated within the two highest quality
grades of such rating services.
THE SERIES MAY PURCHASE MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS ON A "WHEN-ISSUED" OR "DELAYED
DELIVERY" BASIS, IN EACH CASE WITHOUT LIMIT. When municipal obligations are
offered on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the price and coupon rate
are fixed at the time the commitment to purchase is made, but delivery and
payment for the securities take place at a later date. Normally, the settlement
date occurs within one month of purchase. The purchase price for such securities
includes interest accrued during the period between purchase and settlement and,
therefore, no interest accrues to the economic benefit of the purchaser during
such period. In the case of purchases by the Series, the price that the Series
is required to pay on the settlement date may be in excess of the market value
of the municipal obligations on that date. While securities may be sold prior to
the settlement date, the Series intends to purchase these securities with the
purpose of actually acquiring them unless a sale would be desirable for
investment reasons. At the time the Series makes the commitment to purchase a
municipal obligation on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, it will record
the transaction and reflect the value of the obligation each day in determining
its net asset value. This value may fluctuate from day to day in the same manner
as values of municipal obligations otherwise held by the Series. If the seller
defaults in the sale, the Series could fail to realize the appreciation, if any,
that had occurred. The Series will establish a segregated account with its
Custodian in which it will maintain cash and liquid, high-grade debt obligations
equal in value to its commitments for when-issued or delayed delivery
securities.
THE SERIES MAY ALSO PURCHASE MUNICIPAL FORWARD CONTRACTS. A municipal forward
contract is a municipal security which is purchased on a when-issued basis with
delivery taking place up to five years from the date of purchase. No interest
will accrue on the security prior to the delivery date. The investment adviser
will monitor the liquidity, value, credit quality and delivery of the security
under the supervision of the Trustees.
THE SERIES MAY PURCHASE SECONDARY MARKET INSURANCE ON CALIFORNIA OBLIGATIONS
WHICH IT HOLDS OR ACQUIRES. Secondary market insurance would be reflected in the
market value of the municipal obligation purchased and may enable the Series to
dispose of a defaulted obligation at a price similar to that of comparable
municipal obligations which are not in default.
Insurance is not a substitute for the basic credit of an issuer, but
supplements the existing credit and provides additional security therefor. While
insurance coverage for the California Obligations held by the Series reduces
credit risk by providing that the insurance company will make timely payment of
principal and interest if the issuer defaults on its obligation to make such
payment, it does not afford protection against fluctuations in the price, I.E.,
the market value, of the municipal obligations caused by changes in interest
rates and other factors, nor in turn against fluctuations in the net asset value
of the shares of the Series.
FUTURES CONTRACTS AND OPTIONS THEREON
THE SERIES IS AUTHORIZED TO PURCHASE AND SELL CERTAIN DERIVATIVES, INCLUDING
FINANCIAL FUTURES CONTRACTS (FUTURES CONTRACTS) AND OPTIONS THEREON FOR THE
PURPOSE OF HEDGING ITS PORTFOLIO SECURITIES AGAINST FLUCTUATIONS IN VALUE CAUSED
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BY CHANGES IN PREVAILING MARKET INTEREST RATES AND HEDGING AGAINST INCREASES IN
THE COST OF SECURITIES THE SERIES INTENDS TO PURCHASE. THE SUCCESSFUL USE OF
FUTURES CONTRACTS AND OPTIONS THEREON BY THE SERIES INVOLVES ADDITIONAL
TRANSACTION COSTS AND IS SUBJECT TO VARIOUS RISKS AND DEPENDS UPON THE
INVESTMENT ADVISER'S ABILITY TO PREDICT THE DIRECTION OF THE MARKET (INCLUDING
INTEREST RATES).
A FUTURES CONTRACT OBLIGATES THE SELLER OF THE CONTRACT TO DELIVER TO THE
PURCHASER OF THE CONTRACT CASH EQUAL TO A SPECIFIC DOLLAR AMOUNT TIMES THE
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE VALUE OF A SPECIFIC FIXED-INCOME SECURITY OR INDEX AT THE
CLOSE OF THE LAST TRADING DAY OF THE CONTRACT AND THE PRICE AT WHICH THE
AGREEMENT IS MADE. No physical delivery of the underlying securities is made.
The Series will engage in transactions in only those futures contracts and
options thereon that are traded on a commodities exchange or a board of trade.
The Series intends to engage in futures contracts and options thereon as a
hedge against changes, resulting from market conditions, in the value of
securities which are held in the Series' portfolio or which the Series intends
to purchase, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Commodity
Futures Trading Commission (the CFTC). The Series also intends to engage in such
transactions when they are economically appropriate for the reduction of risks
inherent in the ongoing management of the Series.
THE SERIES MAY NOT PURCHASE OR SELL FUTURES CONTRACTS OR OPTIONS THEREON IF,
IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER, (I) THE SUM OF INITIAL AND NET CUMULATIVE VARIATION
MARGIN ON OUTSTANDING FUTURES CONTRACTS, TOGETHER WITH PREMIUMS PAID ON OPTIONS
THEREON, WOULD EXCEED 20% OF THE TOTAL ASSETS OF THE SERIES, OR (II) IN THE CASE
OF RISK MANAGEMENT TRANSACTIONS, THE SUM OF THE AMOUNT OF INITIAL MARGIN
DEPOSITS ON THE SERIES' FUTURES POSITIONS AND PREMIUMS PAID FOR OPTIONS THEREON
WOULD EXCEED 5% OF THE LIQUIDATION VALUE OF THE SERIES' TOTAL ASSETS. There are
no limitations on the percentage of the portfolio which may be hedged and no
limitations on the use of the Series' assets to cover futures contracts and
options thereon, except that the aggregate value of the obligations underlying
put options will not exceed 50% of the Series' assets. Certain requirements for
qualification as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code
may limit the Series' ability to engage in futures contracts and options
thereon. See "Distributions and Tax Information--Federal Taxation" in the
Statement of Additional Information.
Currently, futures contracts are available on several types of fixed-income
securities, including U.S. Treasury bonds and notes, three-month U.S. Treasury
bills and Eurodollars. Futures contracts are also available on a municipal bond
index, based on THE BOND BUYER Municipal Bond Index, an index of 40 actively
traded municipal bonds. The Series may also engage in transactions in other
futures contracts that become available, from time to time, in other
fixed-income securities or municipal bond indices and in other options on such
contracts if the investment adviser believes such contracts and options would be
appropriate for hedging the Series' portfolio.
THERE CAN BE NO ASSURANCE THAT VIABLE MARKETS WILL CONTINUE OR THAT A LIQUID
SECONDARY MARKET WILL EXIST TO TERMINATE ANY PARTICULAR FUTURES CONTRACT AT ANY
SPECIFIC TIME. If it is not possible to close a futures position entered into by
the Series, the Series will continue to be required to make daily cash payments
of variation margin in the event of adverse price movements. In such a
situation, if the Series had insufficient cash, it might have to sell portfolio
securities to meet daily variation margin requirements at a time when it might
be disadvantageous to do so. The inability to close futures positions also could
have an adverse impact on the ability of the Series to hedge effectively. There
is also a risk of loss by the Series of margin deposits in the event of
bankruptcy of a broker with whom the Series has an open position in a futures
contract.
THE SUCCESSFUL USE OF FUTURES CONTRACTS AND OPTIONS THEREON BY THE SERIES IS
SUBJECT TO VARIOUS ADDITIONAL RISKS. Any use of futures transactions involves
the risk of imperfect correlation in movements in the price of futures contracts
and movements in interest rates and, in turn, the prices of the securities that
are the subject of the hedge. If the price of the futures contract moves more or
less than the price of the security that is the subject of the hedge, the Series
will experience a gain or loss that will not be completely offset by movements
in the price of the security. The risk of imperfect correlation is greater where
the securities underlying futures contracts are taxable securities (rather than
municipal securities), are issued by companies in different market sectors or
have different maturities, ratings or geographic mixes than the security being
hedged. In addition, the
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correlation may be affected by additions to or deletions from the index which
serves as the basis for a futures contract. Finally, if the price of the
security that is subject to the hedge were to move in a favorable direction, the
advantage to the Series would be partially offset by the loss incurred on the
futures contract.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
BECAUSE THE SERIES WILL INVEST AT LEAST 80% OF THE VALUE OF ITS TOTAL ASSETS
IN CALIFORNIA OBLIGATIONS, IT IS MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FACTORS ADVERSELY AFFECTING
ISSUERS OF SUCH OBLIGATIONS THAN IS A COMPARABLE MUNICIPAL BOND MUTUAL FUND THAT
IS NOT CONCENTRATED IN CALIFORNIA OBLIGATIONS TO THIS DEGREE. The recent
national recession has severely affected several key sectors of California's
economy. In addition, California law could restrict the ability of the State and
its local governmental entities to raise revenues sufficient to pay certain
obligations. The fiscal 1995 budget was approved on time and contains $40.9
billion in general fund spending, an increase of over 4% from fiscal 1994.
Nevertheless, serious questions have been raised as to the State's ability to
maintain a balanced budget, which is dependent upon $2.8 billion in new
reimbursement from the federal government for the State's cost of serving
illegal immigrants. If the issuers of any of the California Obligations are
unable to meet their financial obligations because of earthquakes or for other
reasons, the income derived by the Series, the ability to preserve or realize
appreciation of the Series' capital and the Series' liquidity could be adversely
affected.
OTHER INVESTMENTS AND POLICIES
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
The Series may on occasion enter into repurchase agreements whereby the seller
of a security agrees to repurchase that security from the Series at a mutually
agreed-upon time and price. The period of maturity is usually quite short,
possibly overnight or a few days, although it may extend over a number of
months. The resale price is in excess of the purchase price, reflecting an
agreed-upon rate of return effective for the period of time the Series' money is
invested in the security. The Series' repurchase agreements will at all times be
fully collateralized in an amount at least equal to the purchase price,
including accrued interest earned on the underlying securities. The instruments
held as collateral are valued daily and if the value of the instruments
declines, the Series will require additional collateral. If the seller defaults
and the value of the collateral securing the repurchase agreement declines, the
Series may incur a loss. The Series participates in a joint repurchase account
with other investment companies managed by Prudential Mutual Fund Management,
Inc. pursuant to an order of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
BORROWING
The Series may borrow an amount equal to no more than 20% of the value of its
total assets (calculated when the loan is made) for temporary, extraordinary or
emergency purposes or for the clearance of transactions. The Series may pledge
up to 20% of the value of its total assets to secure these borrowings. The
Series will not purchase portfolio securities if its borrowings exceed 5% of its
total assets.
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
The Series does not expect to trade in securities for short-term gain. It is
anticipated that the annual portfolio turnover rate will not exceed 150%. The
portfolio turnover rate is calculated by dividing the lesser of sales or
purchases of portfolio securities by the average monthly value of the portfolio
securities, excluding securities having a maturity at the date of purchase of
one year or less.
ILLIQUID SECURITIES
The Series may invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities
including repurchase agreements which have a maturity of longer than seven days,
securities with legal or contractual restrictions on resale (restricted
securities) and securities that are
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not readily marketable. Securities, including municipal lease obligations, that
have a readily available market are not considered illiquid for the purposes of
this limitation. The investment adviser will monitor the liquidity of such
restricted securities under the supervision of the Trustees. See "Investment
Objectives and Policies--Illiquid Securities" in the Statement of Additional
Information. Repurchase agreements subject to demand are deemed to have a
maturity equal to the notice period.
INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS
The Series is subject to certain investment restrictions which, like its
investment objectives, constitute fundamental policies. Fundamental policies
cannot be changed without the approval of the holders of a majority of the
Series' outstanding voting securities, as defined in the Investment Company Act.
See "Investment Restrictions" in the Statement of Additional Information.
HOW THE FUND IS MANAGED
THE FUND HAS TRUSTEES WHO, IN ADDITION TO OVERSEEING THE ACTIONS OF THE FUND'S
MANAGER, SUBADVISER AND DISTRIBUTOR, AS SET FORTH BELOW, DECIDE UPON MATTERS OF
GENERAL POLICY. THE FUND'S MANAGER CONDUCTS AND SUPERVISES THE DAILY BUSINESS
OPERATIONS OF THE FUND. THE FUND'S SUBADVISER FURNISHES DAILY INVESTMENT
ADVISORY SERVICES.
For the fiscal year ended August 31, 1994, total expenses of the Series as a
percentage of average net assets were .73%, 1.13% and 1.71% (annualized) for the
Series' Class A, Class B and Class C shares, respectively. See "Financial
Highlights."
MANAGER
PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL FUND MANAGEMENT, INC. (PMF OR THE MANAGER), ONE SEAPORT
PLAZA, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10292, IS THE MANAGER OF THE FUND AND IS COMPENSATED
FOR ITS SERVICES AT AN ANNUAL RATE OF .50 OF 1% OF THE AVERAGE DAILY NET ASSETS
OF THE SERIES. PMF was incorporated in May 1987 under the laws of the State of
Delaware. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 1994, the Series paid PMF a
management fee of .50 of 1% of the Series' average net assets. See "Manager" in
the Statement of Additional Information.
As of September 30, 1994, PMF served as the manager to 38 open-end investment
companies, constituting all of the Prudential Mutual Funds, and as manager or
administrator to 30 closed-end investment companies with aggregate assets of
approximately $47 billion.
UNDER THE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE FUND, PMF MANAGES THE INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS OF EACH SERIES OF THE FUND AND ALSO ADMINISTERS THE FUND'S BUSINESS
AFFAIRS. See "Manager" in the Statement of Additional Information.
UNDER A SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT BETWEEN PMF AND THE PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT
CORPORATION (PIC OR THE SUBADVISER), PIC FURNISHES INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES
IN CONNECTION WITH THE MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND AND IS REIMBURSED BY PMF FOR ITS
REASONABLE COSTS AND EXPENSES INCURRED IN PROVIDING SUCH SERVICES. Under the
Management Agreement, PMF continues to have responsibility for all investment
advisory services and supervises PIC's performance of such services.
The current portfolio manager of the Series is Christian Smith, an Investment
Associate of Prudential Investment Advisors. Mr. Smith has responsibility for
the day-to-day management of the portfolio. He has managed the portfolio since
1991 and has been employed by PIC in various capacities since 1988.
PMF MAY FROM TIME TO TIME AGREE TO WAIVE ALL OR A PORTION OF ITS MANAGEMENT
FEE AND SUBSIDIZE CERTAIN OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE SERIES. The Series is not
required to reimburse PMF for such management fee waiver or expense subsidy. Fee
waivers and expense subsidies will increase the Series' yield and total return.
See "Fund Expenses."
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PMF and PIC are wholly-owned subsidiaries of The Prudential Insurance Company
of America (Prudential), a major diversified insurance and financial services
company.
DISTRIBUTOR
PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC. (PMFD), ONE SEAPORT PLAZA, NEW YORK,
NEW YORK 10292, IS A CORPORATION ORGANIZED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
DELAWARE AND SERVES AS THE DISTRIBUTOR OF THE CLASS A SHARES OF THE SERIES. IT
IS A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PMF.
PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED (PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES OR PSI), ONE SEAPORT
PLAZA, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10292, IS A CORPORATION ORGANIZED UNDER THE LAWS OF
THE STATE OF DELAWARE AND SERVES AS THE DISTRIBUTOR OF THE CLASS B AND CLASS C
SHARES OF THE SERIES. IT IS AN INDIRECT, WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PRUDENTIAL.
UNDER SEPARATE DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE PLANS (THE CLASS A PLAN, THE CLASS B
PLAN AND THE CLASS C PLAN, COLLECTIVELY, THE PLANS) ADOPTED BY THE FUND UNDER
RULE 12B-1 UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT AND SEPARATE DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENTS
(THE DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENTS), PMFD AND PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES (COLLECTIVELY, THE
DISTRIBUTOR) INCUR THE EXPENSES OF DISTRIBUTING THE CLASS A, CLASS B AND CLASS C
SHARES OF THE SERIES. These expenses include commissions and account servicing
fees paid to, or on account of, financial advisers of Prudential Securities and
representatives of Pruco Securities Corporation (Prusec), an affiliated
broker-dealer, commissions and account servicing fees paid to, or on account of,
other broker-dealers or financial institutions (other than national banks) which
have entered into agreements with the Distributor, advertising expenses, the
cost of printing and mailing prospectuses to potential investors and indirect
and overhead costs of Prudential Securities and Prusec associated with the sale
of Fund shares, including lease, utility, communications and sales promotion
expenses. The State of Texas requires that shares of the Series may be sold in
that state only by dealers or other financial institutions which are registered
there as broker-dealers.
Under the Plans, the Series is not obligated to pay distribution and/or
service fees to the Distributor as compensation for its distribution and service
activities, not as reimbursement for specific expenses incurred. If the
Distributor's expenses exceed its distribution and service fees, the Series will
not be obligated to pay any additional expenses. If the Distributor's expenses
are less than such distribution and service fees, it will retain its full fees
and realize a profit.
UNDER THE CLASS A PLAN, THE SERIES MAY PAY PMFD FOR ITS DISTRIBUTION-RELATED
ACTIVITIES WITH RESPECT TO CLASS A SHARES AT AN ANNUAL RATE OF UP TO .30 OF 1%
OF THE AVERAGE DAILY NET ASSETS OF THE CLASS A SHARES OF THE SERIES. The Class A
Plan provides that (i) up to .25 of 1% of the average daily net assets of the
Class A shares may be used to pay for personal service and/or the maintenance of
shareholder accounts (service fee) and (ii) total distribution fees (including
the service fee of .25 of 1%) may not exceed .30 of 1% of the average daily net
assets of the Class A shares. PFMD has agreed to limit its distribution-related
fees payable under the Class A Plan to .10 of 1% of the average daily net assets
of the Class A shares for the fiscal year ending August 31, 1995.
For the fiscal year ended August 31, 1994, PMFD received payments of $11,813
under the Class A Plan. This amount was primarily expended for payment of
account servicing fees to financial advisers and other persons who sell Class A
shares. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 1994, PMFD also received
approximately $126,600 in initial sales charges.
UNDER THE CLASS B AND CLASS C PLANS, THE SERIES MAY PAY PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES
FOR ITS DISTRIBUTION-RELATED ACTIVITIES WITH RESPECT TO CLASS B AND CLASS C
SHARES AT AN ANNUAL RATE OF UP TO .50 OF 1% AND UP TO 1% OF THE AVERAGE DAILY
NET ASSETS OF THE CLASS B AND CLASS C SHARES, RESPECTIVELY. The Class B Plan
provides for the payment to Prudential Securities of (i) an asset-based sales
charge of up to .50 of 1% of the average daily net assets of the Class B shares,
and (ii) a service fee of up to .25 of 1% of the average daily net assets of the
Class B shares; provided that the total distribution-related fee does not exceed
.50 of 1%. The Class C Plan provides for the payment to Prudential Securities of
(i) an asset-based sales charge of up to .75 of 1% of the average daily net
assets of the Class C shares, and (ii) a service fee of up to .25 of 1% of the
average daily net assets of the
Class C shares. The service fee is used to pay for personal service and/or the
maintenance of shareholder accounts. Prudential Securities has agreed to limit
its distribution-related fees payable under the Class C Plan to .75 of 1% of the
average daily net
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assets of the Class C shares for the fiscal year ending August 31, 1995.
Prudential Securities also receives contingent deferred sales charges from
certain redeeming shareholders. See "Shareholder Guide--How to Sell Your
Shares--Contingent Deferred Sales Charges."
For the fiscal year ended August 31, 1994, Prudential Securities incurred
distribution expenses of approximately $1,171,600 under the Class B Plan and
received $1,007,790 from the Series under the Class B Plan. In addition,
Prudential Securities received approximately $390,800 in contingent deferred
sales charges from redemptions of Class B shares during this period.
For the fiscal year ended August 31, 1994, the Series paid distribution
expenses of .10 of of 1%, .50 of 1% and .75 of 1% (annualized) of the average
daily net assets of the Class A, Class B and Class C shares, respectively. The
Series records all payments made under the Plans as expenses in the calculation
of net investment income. Prior to August 1, 1994, the Class A and Class B Plans
operated as "reimbursement type" plans and, in the case of Class B, provided for
the reimbursement of distribution expenses incurred in current and prior years.
See "Distributor" in the Statement of Additional Information.
Distribution expenses attributable to the sale of shares of the Series will be
allocated to each class based upon the ratio of sales of each class to the sales
of all shares of the Series other than expenses allocable to a particular class.
The distribution fee and sales charge of one class will not be used to subsidize
the sale of another class.
Each Plan provides that it shall continue in effect from year to year provided
that a majority of the Trustees of the Fund, including a majority of the
Trustees who are not "interested persons" of the Fund (as defined in the
Investment Company Act) and who have no direct or indirect financial interest in
the operation of the Plan or any agreement related to the Plan (the Rule 12b-1
Trustees), vote annually to continue the Plan. Each Plan may be terminated with
respect to the Series at any time by vote of a majority of the Rule 12b-1
Trustees or of a majority of the outstanding shares of the applicable class of
the Series. The Series will not be obligated to pay expenses incurred under any
Plan if it is terminated or not continued.
In addition to distribution and service fees paid by the Series under the
Class A, Class B and Class C Plans, the Manager (or one of its affiliates) may
make payments out of its own resources to dealers and other persons who
distribute shares of the Series. Such payments may be calculated by reference to
the net asset value of shares sold by such persons or otherwise.
The Distributor is subject to the rules of the National Association of
Securities Dealers, Inc. (the NASD) governing maximum sales charges. See
"Distributor" in the Statement of Additional Information.
On October 21, 1993, PSI entered into an omnibus settlement with the SEC,
state securities regulators (with the exception of the Texas Securities
Commissioner who joined the settlement on January 18, 1994) and the NASD to
resolve allegations that from 1980 through 1990 PSI sold certain limited
partnership interests in violation of securities laws to persons for whom such
securities were not suitable and misrepresented the safety, potential returns
and liquidity of these investments. Without admitting or denying the allegations
asserted against it, PSI consented to the entry of an SEC Administrative Order
which stated that PSI's conduct violated the federal securities laws, directed
PSI to cease and desist from violating the federal securities laws, pay civil
penalties, and adopt certain remedial measures to address the violations.
Pursuant to the terms of the SEC settlement, PSI agreed to the imposition of a
$10,000,000 civil penalty, established a settlement fund in the amount of
$330,000,000 and procedures to resolve legitimate claims for compensatory
damages by purchasers of the partnership interests. PSI's settlement with the
state securities regulators included an agreement to pay a penalty of $500,000
per jurisdiction. PSI consented to a censure and to the payment of a $5,000,000
fine in settling the NASD action.
In October 1994, a criminal complaint was filed with the United States
Magistrate for the Southern District of New York alleging that PSI committed
fraud in connection with the sale of certain limited partnership interests in
violation of federal securities laws. An agreement was simultaneously filed to
defer prosecution of these charges for a period of three years from the signing
of the agreement, provided that PSI complies with the terms of the agreement.
If, upon completion of the three year period, PSI has complied with the terms of
the agreement, no prosecution will be instituted by the United States for the
offenses charged in the complaint. If on the other hand, during the course of
the three year period, PSI violates the terms of the agreement,
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the U.S. Attorney can then elect to pursue these charges. Under the terms of the
agreement, PSI agreed, among other things, to pay an additional $330,000,000
into the fund established by the SEC to pay restitution to investors who
purchased certain PSI limited partnership interests.
For more detailed information concerning the foregoing matters, see
"Distributor" in the Statement of Additional Information, a copy of which may be
obtained at no cost by calling 1-800-225-1852.
The Fund is not affected by PSI's financial condition and is an entirely
separate legal entity from PSI, which has no beneficial ownership therein and
the Fund's assets which are held by State Street Bank and Trust Company, an
independent custodian, are separate and distinct from PSI.
PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS
Prudential Securities may act as a broker or futures commission merchant for
the Fund, provided that the commissions, fees or other remuneration it receives
are fair and reasonable. See "Portfolio Transactions and Brokerage" in the
Statement of Additional Information.
CUSTODIAN AND TRANSFER AND DIVIDEND DISBURSING AGENT
State Street Bank and Trust Company, One Heritage Drive, North Quincy,
Massachusetts 02171, serves as Custodian for the portfolio securities of the
Series and cash and, in that capacity, maintains certain financial and
accounting books and records pursuant to an agreement with the Fund. Its mailing
address is P.O. Box 1713, Boston, Massachusetts 02105.
Prudential Mutual Fund Services, Inc. (PMFS), Raritan Plaza One, Edison, New
Jersey 08837, serves as Transfer Agent and Dividend Disbursing Agent and in
those capacities maintains certain books and records for the Fund. PMFS is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of PMF. Its mailing address is P.O. Box 15005, New
Brunswick, New Jersey 08906-5005.
HOW THE FUND VALUES ITS SHARES
THE SERIES' NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE OR NAV IS DETERMINED BY SUBTRACTING ITS
LIABILITIES FROM THE VALUE OF ITS ASSETS AND DIVIDING THE REMAINDER BY THE
NUMBER OF OUTSTANDING SHARES. NAV IS CALCULATED SEPARATELY FOR EACH CLASS. THE
TRUSTEES HAVE FIXED THE SPECIFIC TIME OF DAY FOR THE COMPUTATION OF THE NET
ASSET VALUE OF THE SERIES TO BE AS OF 4:15 P.M., NEW YORK TIME.
Portfolio securities are valued based on market quotations or, if not readily
available, at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures
established by the Trustees. Securities may also be valued based on values
provided by a pricing service. See "Net Asset Value" in the Statement of
Additional Information.
The Series will compute its NAV once daily on days that the New York Stock
Exchange is open for trading except on days on which no orders to purchase, sell
or redeem shares have been received by the Series or days on which changes in
the value of the Series' portfolio securities do not materially affect the NAV.
The New York Stock Exchange is closed on the following holidays: New Year's Day,
Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Although the legal rights of each class of shares are substantially identical,
the different expenses borne by each class will result in different dividends.
As long as the Series declares dividends daily, the NAV of the Class A, Class B
and Class C shares will generally be the same. It is expected, however, that the
Series' dividends will differ by approximately the amount of the
distribution-related expense accrual differential among the classes.
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HOW THE FUND CALCULATES PERFORMANCE
FROM TIME TO TIME THE FUND MAY ADVERTISE THE "YIELD," "TAX EQUIVALENT YIELD"
AND "TOTAL RETURN" (INCLUDING "AVERAGE ANNUAL" TOTAL RETURN AND "AGGREGATE"
TOTAL RETURN) OF THE SERIES IN ADVERTISEMENTS OR SALES LITERATURE. "YIELD," "TAX
EQUIVALENT YIELD," AND "TOTAL RETURN" ARE CALCULATED SEPARATELY FOR CLASS A,
CLASS B AND CLASS C SHARES. THESE FIGURES ARE BASED ON HISTORICAL EARNINGS AND
ARE NOT INTENDED TO INDICATE FUTURE PERFORMANCE. The "yield" refers to the
income generated by an investment in the Series over a one-month or 30-day
period. This income is then "annualized;" that is, the amount of income
generated by the investment during that 30-day period is assumed to be generated
each 30-day period for twelve periods and is shown as a percentage of the
investment. The income earned on the investment is also assumed to be reinvested
at the end of the sixth 30-day period. The "tax equivalent yield" is calculated
similarly to the "yield," except that the yield is increased using a stated
income tax rate to demonstrate the taxable yield necessary to produce an
after-tax yield equivalent to the Series. The "total return" shows how much an
investment in the Series would have increased (decreased) over a specified
period of time (I.E., one, five or ten years or since inception of the Series)
assuming that all distributions and dividends by the Series were reinvested on
the reinvestment dates during the period and less all recurring fees. The
"aggregate" total return reflects actual performance over a stated period of
time. "Average annual" total return is a hypothetical rate of return that, if
achieved annually, would have produced the same aggregate total return if
performance had been constant over the entire period. "Average annual" total
return smooths out variations in performance and takes into account any
applicable initial or contingent deferred sales charges. Neither "average
annual" total return nor "aggregate" total return takes into account any federal
or state income taxes which may be payable upon redemption. The Fund also may
include comparative performance information in advertising or marketing the
shares of the Series. Such performance information may include data from Lipper
Analytical Services, Inc., Morningstar Publications, Inc., other industry
publications, business periodicals and market indices. See "Performance
Information" in the Statement of Additional Information. The Fund will include
performance data for each class of shares of the Series in any advertisement or
information including performance data of the Series. Further performance
information is contained in the Series' annual and semi-annual reports to
shareholders, which may be obtained without charge. See "Shareholder
Guide--Shareholder Services--Reports to Shareholders."
TAXES, DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS
TAXATION OF THE FUND
THE SERIES HAS ELECTED TO QUALIFY AND INTENDS TO REMAIN QUALIFIED AS A
REGULATED INVESTMENT COMPANY UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. ACCORDINGLY, THE
SERIES WILL NOT BE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL INCOME TAXES ON ITS NET INVESTMENT INCOME
AND CAPITAL GAINS, IF ANY, THAT IT DISTRIBUTES TO ITS SHAREHOLDERS. TO THE
EXTENT NOT DISTRIBUTED BY THE SERIES, NET TAXABLE INVESTMENT INCOME AND CAPITAL
GAINS AND LOSSES ARE TAXABLE TO THE SERIES.
To the extent the Series invests in taxable obligations, it will earn taxable
investment income. Also, to the extent the Series engages in hedging
transactions in futures contracts and options thereon, it may earn both
short-term and long-term capital gain or loss. Under the Internal Revenue Code,
special rules apply to the treatment of certain options and futures contracts
(Section 1256 contracts). At the end of each year, such investments held by the
Series will be required to be "marked to market" for federal income tax
purposes; that is, treated as having been sold at market value. Sixty percent of
any gain or loss recognized on these "deemed sales" and on actual dispositions
will be treated as long-term capital gain or loss, and the remainder will be
treated as short-term capital gain or loss. See "Distributions and Tax
Information" in the Statement of Additional Information.
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Gain or loss realized by the Series from the sale of securities generally will
be treated as capital gain or loss; however, gain from the sale of certain
securities (including municipal obligations) will be treated as ordinary income
to the extent of any "market discount." Market discount generally is the
difference, if any, between the price paid by the Series for the security and
the principal amount of the security (or, in the case of a security issued at an
original issue discount, the revised issue price of the security). The market
discount rule does not apply to any security that was acquired by the Series at
its original issue. See "Distributions and Tax Information" in the Statement of
Additional Information.
TAXATION OF SHAREHOLDERS
In general, the character of tax-exempt interest distributed by the Series
will flow through as tax-exempt interest to its shareholders provided that 50%
or more of the value of its assets at the end of each quarter of its taxable
year is invested in state, municipal and other obligations, the interest on
which is excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes. During
normal market conditions, at least 80% of the Series' total assets will be
invested in such obligations. See "How the Fund Invests--Investment Objective
and Policies."
Any dividends out of net taxable investment income, together with
distributions of net short-term gains (I.E., the excess of net short-term
capital gains over net long-term capital losses) distributed to shareholders,
will be taxable as ordinary income to the shareholder whether or not reinvested.
Any net capital gains (I.E., the excess of net long-term capital gains over net
short-term capital losses) distributed to shareholders will be taxable as
long-term capital gains to the shareholders, whether or not reinvested and
regardless of the length of time a shareholder has owned his or her shares. The
maximum long-term capital gains rate for individuals is 28%.The maximum
long-term capital gains rate for corporate shareholders currently is the same as
the maximum tax rate for ordinary income.
Any gain or loss realized upon a sale or redemption of Series shares by a
shareholder who is not a dealer in securities will be treated as long-term
capital gain or loss if the shares have been held more than one year and
otherwise as short-term capital gain or loss. Any such loss, however, although
otherwise treated as a short-term capital loss, will be treated as long-term
capital loss to the extent of any capital gain distributions received by the
shareholder on shares that are held for six months or less. In addition, any
short-term capital loss will be disallowed to the extent of any tax-exempt
dividends received by the shareholder on shares that are held for six months or
less.
The Fund has obtained opinions of counsel to the effect that neither (i) the
conversion of Class B shares into Class A shares nor (ii) the exchange of Class
B or Class C shares for Class A shares constitutes a taxable event for federal
income tax purposes. However, such opinions are not binding on the Internal
Revenue Service.
CERTAIN INVESTORS MAY INCUR FEDERAL ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX LIABILITY AS A
RESULT OF THEIR INVESTMENT IN THE FUND. Tax-exempt interest from certain
municipal obligations (I.E., certain private activity bonds issued after August
7, 1986) will be treated as an item of tax preference for purposes of the
alternative minimum tax. The Fund anticipates that, under regulations to be
promulgated, items of tax preference incurred by the Series will be attributed
to the Series' shareholders, although some portion of such items could be
allocated to the Series itself. Depending upon each shareholder's individual
circumstances, the attribution of items of tax preference incurred by the Series
could result in liability for the shareholder for the alternative minimum tax.
Similarly, the Series could be liable for the alternative minimum tax for items
of tax preference attributed to it. The Series is permitted to invest in
municipal obligations of the type that will produce items of tax preference.
Corporate shareholders in the Series may incur a preference item known as the
"adjustment for current earnings" and corporate shareholders should consult with
their tax advisers with respect to this potential preference item.
Under California law, the taxation of regulated investment companies and their
shareholders was generally conformed to the federal tax law that was in effect
on January 1, 1993. Dividends paid by the Series and derived from interest on
obligations which (when held by an individual) pay interest excludable from
California personal income under California law will be exempt from the
California personal income tax (although not from the California franchise tax).
To the extent a portion of the dividends are derived
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from interest on debt obligations other than those described directly above,
such portion will be subject to the California personal income tax even though
it may be excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes. In
addition, distributions of short-term capital gains realized by the Fund will be
taxable to the shareholders as ordinary income. Distributions of long-term
capital gains will be taxable as such to the shareholders regardless of how long
they held their shares. Under California law, ordinary income and capital gains
currently are taxed at the same rate. With respect to non-corporate
shareholders, California does not treat tax-exempt interest as a tax preference
item for purposes of its alternative minimum tax. To the extent a corporate
shareholder receives dividends which are exempt from California taxation, a
portion of such dividends may be subject to the alternative minimum tax.
Interest on indebtedness incurred or continued to purchase or carry shares of
the Series will not be deductible for federal or California purposes.
WITHHOLDING TAXES
Under U.S. Treasury Regulations, the Series is required to withhold and remit
to the U.S. Treasury 31% of redemption proceeds on the accounts of those
shareholders who fail to furnish their tax identification numbers on IRS Form
W-9 (or IRS Form W-8 in the case of certain foreign shareholders) with the
required certifications regarding the shareholder's status under the federal
income tax law. Such withholding is also required on taxable dividends and
capital gain distributions made by the Series unless it is reasonably expected
that at least 95% of the dividends of the Series are comprised of tax-exempt
dividends.
Shareholders are advised to consult their own tax advisers regarding specific
questions as to federal, state or local taxes. See "Distributions and Tax
Information" in the Statement of Additional Information.
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS
THE SERIES EXPECTS TO DECLARE DAILY AND PAY MONTHLY DIVIDENDS OF NET
INVESTMENT INCOME, IF ANY, AND MAKE DISTRIBUTIONS AT LEAST ANNUALLY OF ANY
CAPITAL GAINS IN EXCESS OF CAPITAL LOSSES. During the fiscal year ended August
31, 1994, the Series fully utilized its capital loss carryforward of
approximately $1,216,000. In addition, the Series will elect to treat net
capital losses of approximately $4,629,000 incurred in the ten month period
ended August 31, 1994 as having been incurred in the following year. Dividends
paid by the Series with respect to each class of shares, to the extent any
dividends are paid, will be calculated in the same manner, at the same time, on
the same day and will be in the same amount except that each such class will
bear its own distribution charges, generally resulting in lower dividends for
Class B and Class C shares. Distributions of net capital gains, if any, will be
paid in the same amount for each class of shares. See "How the Fund Values its
Shares."
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS WILL BE PAID IN ADDITIONAL SHARES OF THE SERIES
BASED ON THE NAV OF EACH CLASS OF THE SERIES ON THE PAYMENT DATE AND RECORD
DATE, RESPECTIVELY, OR SUCH OTHER DATE AS THE TRUSTEES MAY DETERMINE, UNLESS THE
SHAREHOLDER ELECTS IN WRITING NOT LESS THAN FIVE BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE
RECORD DATE TO RECEIVE SUCH DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS IN CASH. Such election
should be submitted to Prudential Mutual Fund Services, Inc., Attention: Account
Maintenance, P.O. Box 15015, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08906-5015. If you hold
shares through Prudential Securities, you should contact your financial adviser
to elect to receive dividends and distributions in cash. The Fund will notify
each shareholder after the close of the Fund's taxable year of both the dollar
amount and the taxable status of that year's dividends and distributions on a
per share basis.
Any taxable dividends or distributions of capital gains paid shortly after a
purchase by an investor will have the effect of reducing the per share net asset
value of the investor's shares by the per share amount of the dividends or
distributions. Such dividends or distributions, although in effect a return of
invested principal, are subject to federal income taxes. Accordingly, prior to
purchasing shares of the Series, an investor should carefully consider the
impact of taxable dividends and capital gains distributions which are expected
to be or have been announced.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION OF SHARES
THE FUND WAS ESTABLISHED AS A MASSACHUSETTS BUSINESS TRUST ON MAY 18, 1984, BY
A DECLARATION OF TRUST. The Fund's activities are supervised by its Trustees.
The Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of
full and fractional shares in separate series, currently designated as the
California Series, the California Income Series and the California Money Market
Series. The Series is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares, divided
into three classes, designated Class A, Class B and Class C. Each class of
shares represents an interest in the same assets of the Series and is identical
in all respects except that (i) each class bears different distribution
expenses, (ii) each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to its
distribution and service plan (except that the Fund has agreed with the SEC in
connection with the offering of a conversion feature on Class B shares to submit
any amendment of the Class A Plan to both Class A and Class B shareholders),
(iii) each class has a different exchange privilege and (iv) only Class B shares
have a conversion feature. See "How the Fund is Managed--Distributor." The Fund
has received an order from the SEC permitting the issuance and sale of multiple
classes of shares. Currently, the Series is offering three classes, designated
Class A, Class B and Class C shares. In accordance with the Fund's Declaration
of Trust, the Trustees may authorize the creation of additional series and
classes within such series, with such preferences, privileges, limitations and
voting and dividend rights as the Trustees may determine.
Shares of the Fund, when issued, are fully paid, nonassessable, fully
transferable and redeemable at the option of the holder. Shares are also
redeemable at the option of the Fund under certain circumstances as described
under "Shareholder Guide--How to Sell Your Shares." Each share of each class of
the Series is equal as to earnings, assets and voting privileges, except as
noted above, and each class bears the expenses related to the distribution of
its shares. Except for the conversion feature applicable to the Class B shares,
there are no conversion, preemptive or other subscription rights. In the event
of liquidation, each share of beneficial interest in each series is entitled to
its portion of all of the Fund's assets after all debt and expenses of the Fund
have been paid. Since Class B and Class C shares generally bear higher
distribution expenses than Class A shares, the liquidation proceeds to
shareholders of those classes are likely to be lower than to Class A
shareholders. The Fund's shares do not have cumulative voting rights for the
election of Trustees.
THE FUND DOES NOT INTEND TO HOLD ANNUAL MEETINGS OF SHAREHOLDERS UNLESS
OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY LAW. THE FUND WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO HOLD MEETINGS OF
SHAREHOLDERS UNLESS, FOR EXAMPLE, THE ELECTION OF TRUSTEES IS REQUIRED TO BE
ACTED UPON BY SHAREHOLDERS UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT. SHAREHOLDERS HAVE
CERTAIN RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO CALL A MEETING UPON A VOTE OF 10% OF THE
FUND'S OUTSTANDING SHARES FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING ON THE REMOVAL OF ONE OR
MORE TRUSTEES OR TO TRANSACT ANY OTHER BUSINESS.
The Declaration of Trust and the By-Laws of the Fund are designed to make the
Fund similar in certain respects to a Massachusetts business corporation. The
principal distinction between a Massachusetts business corporation and a
Massachusetts business trust relates to shareholder liability. Under
Massachusetts law, shareholders of a business trust may, under certain
circumstances, be held personally liable as partners for the obligations of the
Fund, which is not the case with a corporation. The Declaration of Trust of the
Fund provides that shareholders shall not be subject to any personal liability
for the acts or obligations of the Fund and that every written obligation,
contract, instrument or undertaking made by the Fund shall contain a provision
to the effect that the shareholders are not individually bound thereunder.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This Prospectus, including the Statement of Additional Information which has
been incorporated by reference herein, does not contain all the information set
forth in the Registration Statement filed by the Fund with the SEC under the
Securities Act of 1933. Copies of the Registration Statement may be obtained at
a reasonable charge from the SEC or may be examined, without charge, at the
office of the SEC in Washington, D.C.
SHAREHOLDER GUIDE
HOW TO BUY SHARES OF THE FUND
YOU MAY PURCHASE SHARES OF THE SERIES THROUGH PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES, PRUSEC OR
DIRECTLY FROM THE FUND, THROUGH ITS TRANSFER AGENT, PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL FUND
SERVICES, INC. (PMFS OR THE TRANSFER AGENT), ATTENTION: INVESTMENT SERVICES,
P.O. BOX 15020, NEW BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY 08906-5020. The minimum initial
investment for Class A and Class B shares is $1,000 per class and $5,000 for
Class C shares. The minimum subsequent investment is $100 for all classes. All
minimum investment requirements are waived for certain employee savings plans.
For purchases made through the Automatic Savings Accumulation Plan, the minimum
initial and subsequent investment is $50. The minimum initial investment
requirement is waived for purchases of Class A shares effected through an
exchange of Class B shares of The BlackRock Government Income Trust. See
"Shareholder Services" below.
An investment in the Series may not be appropriate for tax-exempt or
tax-deferred investors. Such investors should consult their own tax advisers.
THE PURCHASE PRICE IS THE NAV NEXT DETERMINED FOLLOWING RECEIPT OF AN ORDER BY
THE TRANSFER AGENT OR PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES PLUS A SALES CHARGE WHICH, AT YOUR
OPTION, MAY BE IMPOSED EITHER (I) AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE (CLASS A SHARES) OR
(II) ON A DEFERRED BASIS (CLASS B OR CLASS C SHARES). SEE "ALTERNATIVE PURCHASE
PLAN" BELOW. SEE ALSO "HOW THE FUND VALUES ITS SHARES."
Application forms can be obtained from PMFS, Prudential Securities or Prusec.
If a share certificate is desired, it must be requested in writing for each
transaction. Certificates are issued only for full shares. Shareholders who hold
their shares through Prudential Securities will not receive share certificates.
The Fund reserves the right to reject any purchase order (including an
exchange into the Series) or to suspend or modify the continuous offering of its
shares. See "How to Sell Your Shares" below.
Your dealer is responsible for forwarding payment promptly to the Fund. The
Distributor reserves the right to cancel any purchase order for which payment
has not been received by the fifth business day following the investment.
Transactions in shares of the Series may be subject to postage and handling
charges imposed by your dealer.
PURCHASE BY WIRE. For an initial purchase of shares of the Series by wire, you
must first telephone PMFS at (800) 225-1852 (toll-free) to receive an account
number. The following information will be requested: your name, address, tax
identification number, class election, dividend distribution election, amount
being wired and wiring bank. Instructions should then be given by you to your
bank to transfer funds by wire to State Street Bank and Trust Company (State
Street), Boston, Massachusetts, Custody and Shareholder Services Division,
Attention: Prudential California Municipal Fund, specifying on the wire the
account number assigned by PMFS and your name and identifying the sales charge
alternative (Class A, Class B or Class C shares) and the name of the Series.
If you arrange for receipt by State Street of Federal Funds prior to 4:15
P.M., New York time, on a business day, you may purchase shares of the Series as
of that day.
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In making a subsequent purchase order by wire, you should wire State Street
directly and should be sure that the wire specifies Prudential California
Municipal Fund, the name of the Series, Class A, Class B or Class C shares and
your name and individual account number. It is not necessary to call PMFS to
make subsequent purchase orders utilizing Federal Funds. The minimum amount
which may be invested by wire is $1,000.
ALTERNATIVE PURCHASE PLAN
THE SERIES OFFERS THREE CLASSES OF SHARES (CLASS A, CLASS B AND CLASS C
SHARES) WHICH ALLOWS YOU TO CHOOSE THE MOST BENEFICIAL SALES CHARGE STRUCTURE
FOR YOUR INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES GIVEN THE AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE, THE LENGTH
OF TIME YOU EXPECT TO HOLD THE SHARES AND OTHER RELEVANT CIRCUMSTANCES
(ALTERNATIVE PURCHASE PLAN).
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ANNUAL 12B-1 FEES
(AS A % OF AVERAGE
DAILY
SALES CHARGE NET ASSETS) OTHER INFORMATION
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
CLASS A Maximum initial sales charge of 3% of .30 of 1% (currently Initial sales charge waived or reduced
the public offering price being charged at a rate for certain purchases
of .10 of 1%)
CLASS B Maximum contingent deferred sales .50 of 1% Shares convert to Class A shares
charge or CDSC of 5% of the lesser of approximately seven years after
the amount invested or the redemption purchase
proceeds; declines to zero after six
years
CLASS C Maximum CDSC of 1% of the lesser of 1% (currently being Shares do not convert to another class
the amount invested or the redemption charged at a rate of
proceeds on redemptions made within .75 of 1%)
one year of purchase
</TABLE>
The three classes of shares represent an interest in the same portfolio of
investments of the Series and have the same rights, except that (i) each class
bears the separate expenses of its Rule 12b-1 distribution and service plan,
(ii) each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to its plan (except as
noted under the heading "General Information--Description of Shares"), and (iii)
only Class B shares have a conversion feature. The three classes also have
separate exchange privileges. See "How to Exchange Your Shares" below. The
income attributable to each class and the dividends payable on the shares of
each class will be reduced by the amount of the distribution fee of each class.
Class B and Class C shares bear the expenses of a higher distribution fee which
will generally cause them to have higher expense ratios and to pay lower
dividends than the Class A shares.
Financial advisers and other sales agents who sell shares of the Series will
receive different compensation for selling Class A, Class B and Class C shares
and will generally receive more compensation initially for selling Class A and
Class B shares than for selling Class C shares.
IN SELECTING A PURCHASE ALTERNATIVE, YOU SHOULD CONSIDER, AMONG OTHER THINGS,
(1) the length of time you expect to hold your investment, (2) the amount of any
applicable sales charge (whether imposed at the time of purchase or redemption)
and distribution-related fees, as noted above, (3) whether you qualify for any
reduction or waiver of any applicable sales charge, (4) the various exchange
privileges among the different classes of shares (see "How to Exchange Your
Shares" below) and (5) the fact that Class B shares automatically convert to
Class A shares approximately seven years after purchase (see "Conversion Feature
- -- Class B Shares" below).
The following is provided to assist you in determining which method of
purchase best suits your individual circumstances and is based on current fees
and expenses being charged to the Series:
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If you intend to hold your investment in the Series for less than 5 years and
do not qualify for a reduced sales charge on Class A shares, since Class A
shares are subject to a maximum initial sales charge of 3% and Class B shares
are subject to a CDSC of 5% which declines to zero over a 6 year period, you
should consider purchasing Class C shares over either Class A or Class B shares.
If you intend to hold your investment for 5 years or more and do not qualify
for a reduced sales charge on Class A shares, since Class B shares convert to
Class A shares approximately 7 years after purchase and because all of your
money would be invested initially in the case of Class B shares, you should
consider purchasing Class B shares over either Class A or Class C shares.
If you qualify for a reduced sales charge on Class A shares, it may be more
advantageous for you to purchase Class A shares over either Class B or Class C
shares regardless of how long you intend to hold your investment. However,
unlike Class B and Class C shares, you would not have all of your money invested
initially because the sales charge on Class A shares is deducted at the time of
purchase.
If you do not qualify for a reduced sales charge on Class A shares and you
purchase Class C shares, you would have to hold your investment for more than 4
years for the higher cumulative annual distribution-related fee on those shares
to exceed the initial sales charge plus cumulative annual distribution-related
fee on Class A shares. This does not take into account the time value of money,
which further reduces the impact of the higher Class C distribution-related fee
on the investment, fluctuations in net asset value, the effect of the return on
the investment over this period of time or redemptions during which the CDSC is
applicable.
ALL PURCHASES OF $1 MILLION OR MORE, EITHER AS PART OF A SINGLE INVESTMENT OR
UNDER RIGHTS OF ACCUMULATION OR LETTERS OF INTENT, MUST BE FOR CLASS A SHARES.
See "Reduction and Waiver of Initial Sales Charges" below.
CLASS A SHARES
The offering price of Class A shares for investors choosing the initial sales
charge alternative is the next determined NAV plus a sales charge (expressed as
a percentage of the offering price and of the amount invested) as shown in the
following table:
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SALES CHARGE AS SALES CHARGE AS DEALER CONCESSION
PERCENTAGE OF PERCENTAGE OF AS PERCENTAGE OF
AMOUNT OF PURCHASE OFFERING PRICE AMOUNT INVESTED OFFERING PRICE
- ------------------------- ----------------- ----------------- -------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Less than $99,999 3.00% 3.09% 3.00%
$100,000 to $249,999 2.50 2.56 2.50
$250,000 to $499,999 1.50 1.52 1.50
$500,000 to $999,999 1.00 1.01 1.00
$1,000,000 and above None None None
</TABLE>
Selling dealers may be deemed to be underwriters, as that term is defined in
the Securities Act of 1933.
REDUCTION AND WAIVER OF INITIAL SALES CHARGES. Reduced sales charges are
available through Rights of Accumulation and Letters of Intent. Shares of the
Fund and shares of other Prudential Mutual Funds (excluding money market funds
other than those acquired pursuant to the exchange privilege) may be aggregated
to determine the applicable reduction. See "Purchase and Redemption of Fund
Shares--Reduction and Waiver of Initial Sales Charges--Class A Shares" in the
Statement of Additional Information.
Class A shares may be purchased at NAV, through Prudential Securities or the
Transfer Agent, by the following persons: (a) Trustees and officers of the Fund
and other Prudential Mutual Funds, (b) employees of Prudential Securities and
PMF and their subsidiaries and members of the families of such persons who
maintain an "employee related" account at Prudential Securities or the Transfer
Agent, (c) employees and special agents of Prudential and its subsidiaries and
all persons who have retired directly from active service with Prudential or one
of its subsidiaries, (d) registered representatives and employees of dealers who
have entered into a selected dealer agreement with Prudential Securities
provided that purchases at NAV are permitted by such person's employer and (e)
investors who have a business relationship with a financial adviser who joined
Prudential Securities
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from another investment firm, provided that (i) the purchase is made within 90
days of the commencement of the financial adviser's employment at Prudential
Securities, (ii) the purchase is made with proceeds of a redemption of shares of
any open-end, non-money market fund sponsored by the financial adviser's
previous employer (other than a fund which imposes a distribution or service fee
of .25 of 1% or less) on which no deferred sales load, fee or other charge was
imposed on redemption and (iii) the financial adviser served as the client's
broker on the previous purchases.
You must notify the Fund's Transfer Agent either directly or through
Prudential Securities or Prusec that you are entitled to the reduction or waiver
of the sales charge. The reduction or waiver will be granted subject to
confirmation of your entitlement. No initial sales charges are imposed upon
Class A shares acquired upon the reinvestment of dividends and distributions.
See "Purchase and Redemption of Fund Shares--Reduction and Waiver of Initial
Sales Charges--Class A Shares" in the Statement of Additional Information.
CLASS B AND CLASS C SHARES
The offering price of Class B and Class C shares for investors choosing one of
the deferred sales charge alternatives is the NAV next determined following
receipt of an order by the Transfer Agent or Prudential Securities. Although
there is no sales charge imposed at the time of purchase, redemptions of Class B
and Class C shares may be subject to a CDSC. See "How to Sell Your
Shares--Contingent Deferred Sales Charges" below.
HOW TO SELL YOUR SHARES
YOU CAN REDEEM YOUR SHARES OF THE SERIES AT ANY TIME FOR CASH AT THE NAV NEXT
DETERMINED AFTER THE REDEMPTION REQUEST IS RECEIVED IN PROPER FORM BY THE
TRANSFER AGENT OR PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES. SEE "HOW THE FUND VALUES ITS SHARES."
In certain cases, however, redemption proceeds will be reduced by the amount of
any applicable contingent deferred sales charge, as described below. See
"Contingent Deferred Sales Charges" below.
IF YOU HOLD SHARES OF THE SERIES THROUGH PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES, YOU MUST
REDEEM SHARES BY CONTACTING YOUR PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES FINANCIAL ADVISER. IF YOU
HOLD SHARES IN NON-CERTIFICATE FORM, A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR REDEMPTION SIGNED BY
YOU EXACTLY AS THE ACCOUNT IS REGISTERED IS REQUIRED. IF YOU HOLD CERTIFICATES,
THE CERTIFICATES, SIGNED IN THE NAME(S) SHOWN ON THE FACE OF THE CERTIFICATES,
MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE TRANSFER AGENT IN ORDER FOR THE REDEMPTION REQUEST TO BE
PROCESSED. IF REDEMPTION IS REQUESTED BY A CORPORATION, PARTNERSHIP, TRUST OR
FIDUCIARY, WRITTEN EVIDENCE OF AUTHORITY ACCEPTABLE TO THE TRANSFER AGENT MUST
BE SUBMITTED BEFORE SUCH REQUEST WILL BE ACCEPTED. All correspondence and
documents concerning redemptions should be sent to the Fund in care of its
Transfer Agent, Prudential Mutual Fund Services, Inc., Attention: Redemption
Services, P.O. Box 15010, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08906-5010.
If the proceeds of the redemption (a) exceed $50,000, (b) are to be paid to a
person other than the record owner, (c) are to be sent to an address other than
the address on the Transfer Agent's records, or (d) are to be paid to a
corporation, partnership, trust or fiduciary, the signature(s) on the redemption
request and on the certificates, if any, or stock power must be guaranteed by an
"eligible guarantor institution." An "eligible guarantor institution" includes
any bank, broker, dealer or credit union. The Transfer Agent reserves the right
to request additional information from, and make reasonable inquiries of, any
eligible guarantor institution. For clients of Prusec, a signature guarantee may
be obtained from the agency or office manager of most Prudential Insurance and
Financial Services or Preferred Services offices.
PAYMENT FOR SHARES PRESENTED FOR REDEMPTION WILL BE MADE BY CHECK WITHIN SEVEN
DAYS AFTER RECEIPT BY THE TRANSFER AGENT OF THE CERTIFICATE AND/OR WRITTEN
REQUEST EXCEPT AS INDICATED BELOW. IF YOU HOLD SHARES THROUGH PRUDENTIAL
SECURITIES, PAYMENT FOR SHARES PRESENTED FOR REDEMPTION WILL BE CREDITED TO YOUR
PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES ACCOUNT, UNLESS YOU INDICATE OTHERWISE. Such payment may
be postponed or the right of redemption suspended at times (a) when the New York
Stock Exchange is closed for other than customary weekends and holidays, (b)
when trading on such Exchange is restricted, (c) when an emergency exists as a
result of which disposal by the Series of securities owned by it is not
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reasonably practicable or it is not reasonably practicable for the Series fairly
to determine the value of its net assets, or (d) during any other period when
the SEC, by order, so permits; provided that applicable rules and regulations of
the SEC shall govern as to whether the conditions prescribed in (b), (c) or (d)
exist.
PAYMENT FOR REDEMPTION OF RECENTLY PURCHASED SHARES WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL THE
FUND OR ITS TRANSFER AGENT HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT THE PURCHASE CHECK HAS BEEN
HONORED, UP TO 10 CALENDAR DAYS FROM THE TIME OF RECEIPT OF THE PURCHASE CHECK
BY THE TRANSFER AGENT. SUCH DELAY MAY BE AVOIDED BY PURCHASING SHARES BY WIRE OR
BY CERTIFIED OR OFFICIAL BANK CHECK.
REDEMPTION IN KIND. If the Trustees determine that it would be detrimental to
the best interests of the remaining shareholders of the Fund to make payment
wholly or partly in cash, the Fund may pay the redemption price in whole or in
part by a distribution in kind of securities from the investment portfolio of
the Series of the Fund, in lieu of cash, in conformity with applicable rules of
the SEC. Securities will be readily marketable and will be valued in the same
manner as in a regular redemption. See "How the Fund Values its Shares." If your
shares are redeemed in kind, you will incur transaction costs in converting the
assets into cash. The Fund, however, has elected to be governed by Rule 18f-1
under the Investment Company Act, under which the Fund is obligated to redeem
shares solely in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of the net asset value
of the Fund during any 90-day period for any one shareholder.
INVOLUNTARY REDEMPTION. In order to reduce expenses of the Fund, the Trustees
may redeem all of the shares of any shareholder, other than a shareholder which
is an IRA or other tax-deferred retirement plan, whose account has a net asset
value of less than $500 due to a redemption. The Fund will give such
shareholders 60 days' prior written notice in which to purchase sufficient
additional shares to avoid such redemption. No contingent deferred sales charge
will be imposed on any involuntary redemption.
30-DAY REPURCHASE PRIVILEGE. If you redeem your shares and have not previously
exercised the repurchase privilege, you may reinvest any portion or all of the
proceeds of such redemption in shares of the Series at the NAV next determined
after the order is received, which must be within 30 days after the date of the
redemption. No sales charge will apply to such repurchases. You will receive PRO
RATA credit for any contingent deferred sales charge paid in connection with the
redemption of Class B or Class C shares. You must notify the Fund's Transfer
Agent, either directly or through Prudential Securities or Prusec, at the time
the repurchase privilege is exercised that you are entitled to credit for the
contingent deferred sales charge previously paid. Exercise of the repurchase
privilege will generally not affect federal income tax treatment of any gain
realized upon redemption. If the redemption resulted in a loss, some or all of
the loss, depending on the amount reinvested, will not be allowed for federal
income tax purposes.
CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGES
Redemptions of Class B shares will be subject to a contingent deferred sales
charge or CDSC declining from 5% to zero over a six-year period. Class C shares
redeemed within one year of purchase will be subject to a 1% CDSC. The CDSC will
be deducted from the redemption proceeds and reduce the amount paid to you. The
CDSC will be imposed on any redemption by you which reduces the current value of
your Class B or Class C shares to an amount which is lower than the amount of
all payments by you for shares during the preceding six years, in the case of
Class B shares, and one year, in the case of Class C shares. A CDSC will be
applied on the lesser of the original purchase price or the current value of the
shares being redeemed. Increases in the value of your shares or shares acquired
through reinvestment of dividends or distributions are not subject to a CDSC.
The amount of any contingent deferred sales charge will be paid to and retained
by the Distributor. See "How the Fund Is Managed--Distributor" and "Waiver of
the Contingent Deferred Sales Charges--Class B Shares" below.
The amount of the CDSC, if any, will vary depending on the number of years
from the time of payment for the purchase of shares until the time of redemption
of such shares. Solely for purposes of determining the number of years from the
time of any
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payment for the purchase of shares, all payments during a month will be
aggregated and deemed to have been made on the last day of the month. The CDSC
will be calculated from the first day of the month after the initial purchase,
excluding the time shares were held in a money market fund. See "How to Exchange
Your Shares."
The following table sets forth the rates of the CDSC applicable to redemptions
of Class B shares:
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SALES
CHARGE AS A PERCENTAGE
YEAR SINCE PURCHASE OF DOLLARS INVESTED OR
PAYMENT MADE REDEMPTION PROCEEDS
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First........................................... 5.0%
Second.......................................... 4.0%
Third........................................... 3.0%
Fourth.......................................... 2.0%
Fifth........................................... 1.0%
Sixth........................................... 1.0%
Seventh......................................... None
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In determining whether a CDSC is applicable to a redemption, the calculation
will be made in a manner that results in the lowest possible rate. It will be
assumed that the redemption is made first of amounts representing shares
acquired pursuant to the reinvestment of dividends and distributions; then of
amounts representing the increase in net asset value above the total amount of
payments for the purchase of Series shares made during the preceding six years
(five years for Class B shares purchased prior to January 22, 1990); then of
amounts representing the cost of shares held beyond the applicable CDSC period;
and finally, of amounts representing the cost of shares held for the longest
period of time within the applicable CDSC period.
For example, assume you purchased 100 Class B shares at $10 per share for a
cost of $1,000. Subsequently, you acquired 5 additional Class B shares through
dividend reinvestment. During the second year after the purchase you decided to
redeem $500 of your investment. Assuming at the time of the redemption the NAV
had appreciated to $12 per share, the value of your Class B shares would be
$1,260 (105 shares at $12 per share). The CDSC would not be applied to the value
of the reinvested dividend shares and the amount which represents appreciation
($260). Therefore, $240 of the $500 redemption proceeds ($500 minus $260) would
be charged at a rate of 4% (the applicable rate in the second year after
purchase) for a total CDSC of $9.60.
For federal income tax purposes, the amount of the CDSC will reduce the gain
or increase the loss, as the case may be, on the amount recognized on the
redemption of shares.
WAIVER OF THE CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGES--CLASS B SHARES. The CDSC will
be waived in the case of a redemption following the death or disability of a
shareholder or, in the case of a trust account, following the death or
disability of the grantor. The waiver is available for total or partial
redemptions of shares owned by a person, either individually or in joint tenancy
(with rights of survivorship), at the time of death or initial determination of
disability, provided that the shares were purchased prior to death or
disability. In addition, the CDSC will be waived on redemptions of shares held
by a Trustee of the Fund.
You must notify the Fund's Transfer Agent either directly or through
Prudential Securities or Prusec, at the time of redemption, that you are
entitled to waiver of the CDSC and provide the Transfer Agent with such
supporting documentation as it may deem appropriate.The waiver will be granted
subject to confirmation of your entitlement. See "Purchase and Redemption of
Fund Shares--Waiver of the Contingent Deferred Sales Charge--Class B Shares" in
the Statement of Additional Information.
A quantity discount may apply to redemptions of Class B shares purchased prior
to August 1, 1994. See "Purchase and Redemption of Fund Shares--Quantity
Discount--Class B Shares Purchased Prior to August 1, 1994" in the Statement of
Additional Information.
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CONVERSION FEATURE--CLASS B SHARES
Class B shares will automatically convert to Class A shares on a quarterly
basis approximately seven years after purchase. It is currently anticipated that
conversions will occur during the months of February, May, August and November
commencing in or about February 1995. Conversions will be effected at relative
net asset value without the imposition of any additional sales charge.
Since the Fund tracks amounts paid rather than the number of shares bought on
each purchase of Class B shares, the number of Class B shares eligible to
convert to Class A shares (excluding shares acquired through the automatic
reinvestment of dividends and other distributions) (the Eligible Shares) will be
determined on each conversion date in accordance with the following formula: (i)
the ratio of (a) the amounts paid for Class B shares purchased at least seven
years prior to the conversion date to (b) the total amount paid for all Class B
shares purchased and then held in your account (ii) multiplied by the total
number of Class B shares purchased and then held in your account. Each time any
Eligible Shares in your account convert to Class A shares, all shares or amounts
representing Class B shares then in your account that were acquired through the
automatic reinvestment of dividends and other distributions will convert to
Class A shares.
For purposes of determining the number of Eligible Shares, if the Class B
shares in your account on any conversion date are the result of multiple
purchases at different net asset values per share, the number of Eligible Shares
calculated as described above will generally be either more or less than the
number of shares actually purchased approximately seven years before such
conversion date. For example, if 100 shares were initially purchased at $10 per
share (for a total of $1,000) and a second purchase of 100 shares was
subsequently made at $11 per share (for a total of $1,100), 95.24 shares would
convert approximately seven years from the initial purchase (I.E., $1,000
divided by $2,100 (47.62%) multiplied by 200 shares equals 95.24 shares). The
Manager reserves the right to modify the formula for determining the number of
Eligible Shares in the future as it deems appropriate on notice to shareholders.
Since annual distribution-related fees are lower for Class A shares than Class
B shares, the per share net asset value of the Class A shares may be higher than
that of the Class B shares at the time of conversion. Thus, although the
aggregate dollar value will be the same, you may receive fewer Class A shares
than Class B shares converted. See "How the Fund Values its Shares."
For purposes of calculating the applicable holding period for conversions, all
payments for Class B shares during a month will be deemed to have been made on
the last day of the month, or for Class B shares acquired through exchange, or a
series of exchanges, on the last day of the month in which the original payment
for purchases of such Class B shares was made. For Class B shares previously
exchanged for shares of a money market fund, the time period during which such
shares were held in the money market fund will be excluded. For example, Class B
shares held in a money market fund for one year will not convert to Class A
shares until approximately eight years from purchase. For purposes of measuring
the time period during which shares are held in a money market fund, exchanges
will be deemed to have been made on the last day of the month. Class B shares
acquired through exchange will convert to Class A shares after expiration of the
conversion period applicable to the original purchase of such shares. The
conversion feature described above will not be implemented and, consequently,
the first conversion of Class B shares will not occur before February 1995, but
as soon thereafter as practicable. At that time all amounts representing Class B
shares then outstanding beyond the applicable conversion period will
automatically convert to Class A shares together with all shares or amounts
representing Class B shares acquired through the automatic reinvestment of
dividends and distributions then held in your account.
The conversion feature may be subject to the continuing availability of
opinions of counsel or rulings of the Internal Revenue Service (i) that the
dividends and other distributions paid on Class A, Class B and Class C shares
will not constitute "preferential dividends" under the Internal Revenue Code and
(ii) that the conversion of shares does not constitute a taxable event. The
conversion of Class B shares into Class A shares may be suspended if such
opinions or rulings are no longer available. If conversions are suspended, Class
B shares of the Series will continue to be subject, possibly indefinitely, to
their higher annual distribution and service fee.
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HOW TO EXCHANGE YOUR SHARES
AS A SHAREHOLDER OF THE SERIES, YOU HAVE AN EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE WITH THE OTHER
SERIES OF THE FUND AND CERTAIN OTHER PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL FUNDS (THE EXCHANGE
PRIVILEGE), INCLUDING ONE OR MORE SPECIFIED MONEY MARKET FUNDS, SUBJECT TO THE
MINIMUM INVESTMENT REQUIREMENTS OF SUCH FUNDS. CLASS A, CLASS B AND CLASS C
SHARES OF THE SERIES MAY BE EXCHANGED FOR CLASS A, CLASS B AND CLASS C SHARES,
RESPECTIVELY, OF THE OTHER SERIES OF THE FUND OR ANOTHER FUND ON THE BASIS OF
THE RELATIVE NAV. No sales charge will be imposed at the time of the exchange.
Any applicable CDSC payable upon the redemption of shares exchanged will be
calculated from the first day of the month after the initial purchase, excluding
the time shares were held in a money market fund. Class B and Class C shares may
not be exchanged into money market funds other than Prudential Special Money
Market Fund. For purposes of calculating the holding period applicable to the
Class B conversion feature, the time period during which Class B shares were
held in a money market fund will be excluded. See "Conversion Feature--Class B
Shares" above. An exchange will be treated as a redemption and purchase for tax
purposes. See "Shareholder Investment Account--Exchange Privilege" in the
Statement of Additional Information.
IN ORDER TO EXCHANGE SHARES BY TELEPHONE, YOU MUST AUTHORIZE TELEPHONE
EXCHANGES ON YOUR INITIAL APPLICATION FORM OR BY WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE TRANSFER
AGENT AND HOLD SHARES IN NON-CERTIFICATE FORM. Thereafter, you may call the Fund
at (800) 225-1852 to execute a telephone exchange of shares, weekdays, except
holidays, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M., New York time. For your
protection and to prevent fraudulent exchanges, your telephone call will be
recorded and you will be asked to provide your personal identification number. A
written confirmation of the exchange transaction will be sent to you. NEITHER
THE FUND NOR ITS AGENTS WILL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, LIABILITY OR COST WHICH
RESULTS FROM ACTING UPON INSTRUCTIONS REASONABLY BELIEVED TO BE GENUINE UNDER
THE FOREGOING PROCEDURES. All exchanges will be made on the basis of the
relative NAV of the two funds (or series) next determined after the request is
received in good order. The Exchange Privilege is available only in states where
the exchange may legally be made.
IF YOU HOLD SHARES THROUGH PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES, YOU MUST EXCHANGE YOUR
SHARES BY CONTACTING YOUR PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES FINANCIAL ADVISER.
IF YOU HOLD CERTIFICATES, THE CERTIFICATES, SIGNED IN THE NAME(S) SHOWN ON THE
FACE OF THE CERTIFICATES, MUST BE RETURNED IN ORDER FOR THE SHARES TO BE
EXCHANGED. SEE "HOW TO SELL YOUR SHARES" ABOVE.
You may also exchange shares by mail by writing to Prudential Mutual Fund
Services, Inc., Attention: Exchange Processing, P.O. Box 15010, New Brunswick,
New Jersey 08906-5010.
IN PERIODS OF SEVERE MARKET OR ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, THE TELEPHONE EXCHANGE OF
SHARES MAY BE DIFFICULT TO IMPLEMENT AND SHAREHOLDERS SHOULD MAKE EXCHANGES BY
MAIL BY WRITING TO PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL FUND SERVICES, INC., AT THE ADDRESS NOTED
ABOVE.
SPECIAL EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE. Commencing in or about February 1995, a special
exchange privilege is available for shareholders who qualify to purchase Class A
shares at NAV. See "Alternative Purchase Plan -- Class A Shares -- Reduction and
Waiver of Initial Sales Charges" above. Under this exchange privilege, amounts
representing any Class B and Class C shares (which are not subject to a CDSC)
held in such a shareholder's account will be automatically exchanged for Class A
shares on a quarterly basis, unless the shareholder elects otherwise. It is
currently anticipated that this exchange will occur quarterly in February, May,
August and November. Eligibility for this exchange privilege will be calculated
on the business day prior to the date of the exchange. Amounts representing
Class B or Class C shares which are not subject to a CDSC include the following:
(1) amounts representing Class B or Class C shares acquired pursuant to the
automatic reinvestment of dividends and distributions, (2) amounts representing
the increase in the net asset value above the total amount of payments for the
purchase of Class B or Class C shares and (3) amounts representing Class B or
Class C shares held beyond the applicable CDSC period. Class B and Class C
shareholders must notify the Transfer Agent either directly or through
Prudential Securities or Prusec that they are eligible for this special exchange
privilege.
The Exchange Privilege may be modified or terminated at any time on 60 days'
notice to shareholders.
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SHAREHOLDER SERVICES
In addition to the Exchange Privilege, as a shareholder in the Series, you can
take advantage of the following services and privileges:
- AUTOMATIC REINVESTMENT OF DIVIDENDS AND/OR DISTRIBUTIONS WITHOUT A SALES
CHARGE. For your convenience, all dividends and distributions are automatically
reinvested in full and fractional shares of the Series at NAV without a sales
charge. You may direct the Transfer Agent in writing not less than 5 full
business days prior to the record date to have subsequent dividends and/or
distributions sent in cash rather than reinvested. If you hold shares through
Prudential Securities, you should contact your financial adviser.
- AUTOMATIC SAVINGS ACCUMULATION PLAN (ASAP). Under ASAP you may make regular
purchases of the Series' shares in amounts as little as $50 via an automatic
debit to a bank account or Prudential Securities account (including a Command
Account). For additional information about this service, you may contact your
Prudential Securities financial adviser, Prusec representative or the Transfer
Agent directly.
- SYSTEMATIC WITHDRAWAL PLAN. A systematic withdrawal plan is available to
shareholders which provides for monthly or quarterly checks. Withdrawals of
Class B and Class C shares may be subject to a CDSC. See "How to Sell Your
Shares-- Contingent Deferred Sales Charges" above.
- REPORTS TO SHAREHOLDERS. The Fund will send you annual and semi-annual
reports. The financial statements appearing in annual reports are audited by
independent accountants. In order to reduce duplicate mailing and printing
expenses, the Fund will provide one annual and semi-annual shareholder report
and annual prospectus per household. You may request additional copies of such
reports by calling (800) 225-1852 or by writing to the Fund at One Seaport
Plaza, New York, New York 10292. In addition, monthly unaudited financial data
is available upon request from the Fund.
- SHAREHOLDER INQUIRIES. Inquiries should be addressed to the Fund at One
Seaport Plaza, New York, New York 10292, or by telephone, at (800) 225-1852
(toll-free) or, from outside the U.S.A., at (908) 417-7555 (collect).
For additional information regarding the services and privileges described
above, see "Shareholder Investment Account" in the Statement of Additional
Information.
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THE PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL FUND FAMILY
Prudential Mutual Fund Management offers a broad range of mutual funds
designed to meet your individual needs. We welcome you to review the investment
options available through our family of funds. For more information on the
Prudential Mutual Funds, including charges and expenses, contact your Prudential
Securities financial adviser or Prusec representative or telephone the Funds at
(800) 225-1852 for a free prospectus. Read the prospectus carefully before you
invest or send money.
TAXABLE BOND FUNDS
Prudential Adjustable Rate Securities Fund, Inc.
Prudential GNMA Fund, Inc.
Prudential Government Income Fund, Inc.
Prudential Government Securities Trust
Intermediate Term Series
Prudential High Yield Fund, Inc.
Prudential Structured Maturity Fund, Inc.
Income Portfolio
Prudential U.S. Government Fund
The BlackRock Government Income Trust
TAX-EXEMPT BOND FUNDS
Prudential California Municipal Fund
California Series
California Income Series
Prudential Municipal Bond Fund
High Yield Series
Insured Series
Modified Term Series
Prudential Municipal Series Fund
Arizona Series
Florida Series
Georgia Series
Hawaii Income Series
Maryland Series
Massachusetts Series
Michigan Series
Minnesota Series
New Jersey Series
New York Series
North Carolina Series
Ohio Series
Pennsylvania Series
Prudential National Municipals Fund, Inc.
GLOBAL FUNDS
Prudential Europe Growth Fund, Inc.
Prudential Global Fund, Inc.
Prudential Global Genesis Fund, Inc.
Prudential Global Natural Resources Fund, Inc.
Prudential Intermediate Global Income Fund, Inc.
Prudential Pacific Growth Fund, Inc.
Prudential Short-Term Global Income Fund, Inc.
Global Assets Portfolio
Short-Term Global Income Portfolio
Global Utility Fund, Inc.
EQUITY FUNDS
Prudential Allocation Fund
Conservatively Managed Portfolio
Strategy Portfolio
Prudential Equity Fund, Inc.
Prudential Equity Income Fund
Prudential Growth Opportunity Fund, Inc.
Prudential IncomeVertible-R- Fund, Inc.
Prudential Multi-Sector Fund, Inc.
Prudential Strategist Fund, Inc.
Prudential Utility Fund, Inc.
Nicholas-Applegate Fund, Inc.
Nicholas-Applegate Growth Equity Fund
MONEY MARKET FUNDS
- -TAXABLE MONEY MARKET FUNDS
Prudential Government Securities Trust
Money Market Series
U.S. Treasury Money Market Series
Prudential Special Money Market Fund
Money Market Series
Prudential MoneyMart Assets
- -TAX-FREE MONEY MARKET FUNDS
Prudential Tax-Free Money Fund
Prudential California Municipal Fund
California Money Market Series
Prudential Municipal Series Fund
Connecticut Money Market Series
Massachusetts Money Market Series
New Jersey Money Market Series
New York Money Market Series
- -COMMAND FUNDS
Command Money Fund
Command Government Fund
Command Tax-Free Fund
- -INSTITUTIONAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS
Prudential Institutional Liquidity Portfolio, Inc.
Institutional Money Market Series
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No dealer, sales representative or any other person has been authorized to give
any information or to make any representations, other than those contained in
this Prospectus, in connection with the offer contained herein, and, if given or
made, such other information or representations must not be relied upon as
having been authorized by the Fund or the Distributor. This Prospectus does not
constitute an offer by the Fund or by the Distributor to sell or a solicitation
of any offer to buy any of the securities offered hereby in any jurisdiction to
any person to whom it is unlawful to make such offer in such jurisdiction.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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FUND HIGHLIGHTS...................................................... 2
Risk Factors and Special Characteristics........................... 2
FUND EXPENSES........................................................ 4
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS................................................. 5
HOW THE FUND INVESTS................................................. 8
Investment Objective and Policies.................................. 8
Other Investments and Policies..................................... 12
Investment Restrictions............................................ 13
HOW THE FUND IS MANAGED.............................................. 13
Manager............................................................ 13
Distributor........................................................ 14
Portfolio Transactions............................................. 16
Custodian and Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent............... 16
HOW THE FUND VALUES ITS SHARES....................................... 16
HOW THE FUND CALCULATES PERFORMANCE.................................. 17
TAXES, DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS................................... 17
GENERAL INFORMATION.................................................. 20
Description of Shares.............................................. 20
Additional Information............................................. 21
SHAREHOLDER GUIDE.................................................... 21
How to Buy Shares of the Fund...................................... 21
Alternative Purchase Plan.......................................... 22
How to Sell Your Shares............................................ 24
Conversion Feature--Class B Shares................................. 27
How to Exchange Your Shares........................................ 28
Shareholder Services............................................... 29
THE PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL FUND FAMILY.................................... A-1
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MF116A 4440472
Class A: 744313-10-7
CUSIP Nos.: Class B: 744313-20-6
Class C: 744313-70-1
PROSPECTUS
DECEMBER 30,
1994
PRUDENTIAL
CALIFORNIA
MUNICIPAL FUND
(CALIFORNIA SERIES)
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PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
(CALIFORNIA INCOME SERIES)
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PROSPECTUS DATED DECEMBER 30, 1994
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Prudential California Municipal Fund (the "Fund") (California Income Series)
(the "Series") is one of three series of an open-end, management investment
company, or mutual fund. This Series is non-diversified and seeks to provide the
maximum amount of income that is exempt from California State and federal income
taxes consistent with the preservation of capital. The Series will invest
primarily in investment grade municipal obligations but may also invest a
portion of its assets in lower-quality municipal obligations or in non-rated
securities which, in the opinion of the Fund's investment adviser, are of
comparable quality. There can be no assurance that the Series' investment
objective will be achieved. See "How the Fund Invests--Investment Objective and
Policies." The Fund's address is One Seaport Plaza, New York, New York 10292,
and its telephone number is (800) 225-1852.
This Prospectus sets forth concisely the information about the Fund and the
California Income Series that a prospective investor should know before
investing. Additional information about the Fund has been filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission in a Statement of Additional Information
dated December 30, 1994, which information is incorporated herein by reference
(is legally considered to be a part of this Prospectus) and is available without
charge upon request to the Fund at the address or telephone number noted above.
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INVESTORS ARE ADVISED TO READ THIS PROSPECTUS AND RETAIN IT FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
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THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION NOR HAS THE SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE
ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A
CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
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FUND HIGHLIGHTS
The following summary is intended to highlight certain information
contained in this Prospectus and is qualified in its entirety by the more
detailed information appearing elsewhere herein.
WHAT IS PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND?
Prudential California Municipal Fund is a mutual fund whose shares are
offered in three series, each of which operates as a separate fund. A mutual
fund pools the resources of investors by selling its shares to the public
and investing the proceeds of such sale in a portfolio of securities
designed to achieve its investment objective. Technically, the Fund is an
open-end, management investment company. Only the California Income Series
is offered through this Prospectus.
WHAT IS THE SERIES' INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE?
The Series' investment objective is to maximize current income that is
exempt from California State and federal income taxes consistent with the
preservation of capital. It seeks to achieve this objective by investing
primarily in California State, municipal and local government obligations
and obligations of other qualifying issuers, such as issuers located in
Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam, which pay income exempt, in the
opinion of counsel, from California State and federal income taxes
(California Obligations). There can be no assurance that the Series'
investment objective will be achieved. See "How the Fund Invests--
Investment Objective and Policies" at page 8.
RISK FACTORS AND SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS
In seeking to achieve its investment objective, the Series will invest at
least 80% of the value of its total assets in California Obligations. This
degree of investment concentration makes the Series particularly susceptible
to factors adversely affecting issuers of California Obligations. The Series
may invest up to 30% of its total assets in high yield securities, commonly
known as "junk bonds," which may be considered speculative and are subject
to the risk of an issuer's inability to meet principal and interest payments
on the obligations as well as price volatility. The Series is
non-diversified so that more than 5% of its total assets may be invested in
the securities of one or more issuers. Investment in a non-diversified
portfolio involves greater risk than investment in a diversified portfolio.
See "How the Fund Invests--Investment Objective and Policies--Special
Considerations" at page 12. To hedge against changes in interest rates, the
Series may also purchase put options and engage in transactions involving
derivatives, including financial futures contracts and options thereon. See
"How the Fund Invests--Investment Objective and Policies--Futures Contracts
and Options Thereon" at page 11.
WHO MANAGES THE FUND?
Prudential Mutual Fund Management, Inc. (PMF or the Manager) is the
Manager of the Fund and is compensated for its services at an annual rate of
.50 of 1% of the Series' average daily net assets. As of September 30, 1994,
PMF served as manager or administrator to 68 investment companies, including
38 mutual funds, with aggregate assets of approximately $47 billion. The
Prudential Investment Corporation (PIC or the Subadviser) furnishes
investment advisory services in connection with the management of the Fund
under a Subadvisory Agreement with PMF. See "How the Fund is
Managed--Manager" at page 14.
WHO DISTRIBUTES THE SERIES' SHARES?
Prudential Mutual Fund Distributors, Inc. (PMFD) acts as the Distributor
of the Series' Class A shares and is paid an annual distribution and service
fee which is currently being charged at the rate of .10 of 1% of the average
daily net assets of the Class A shares.
Prudential Securities Incorporated (Prudential Securities or PSI), a major
securities underwriter and securities and commodities broker, acts as the
Distributor of the Series' Class B and Class C shares and is paid an annual
distribution and service fee at the rate of .50 of 1% of the average daily
net assets of the Class B shares and is paid an annual distribution and
service fee which is currently being charged at the rate of .75 of 1% of the
average daily net assets of the Class C shares.
See "How the Fund is Managed--Distributor" at page 14.
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WHAT IS THE MINIMUM INVESTMENT?
The minimum initial investment for Class A and Class B shares is $1,000
per class and $5,000 for Class C shares. The minimum subsequent investment
is $100 for all classes. There is no minimum investment requirement for
certain employee savings plans. For purchases made through the Automatic
Savings Accumulation Plan, the minimum initial and subsequent investment is
$50. See "Shareholder Guide--How to Buy Shares of the Fund" at page 21 and
"Shareholder Guide--Shareholder Services" at page 29.
HOW DO I PURCHASE SHARES?
You may purchase shares of the Series through Prudential Securities, Pruco
Securities Corporation (Prusec) or directly from the Fund through its
transfer agent, Prudential Mutual Fund Services, Inc. (PMFS or the Transfer
Agent), at the net asset value per share (NAV) next determined after receipt
of your purchase order by the Transfer Agent or Prudential Securities plus a
sales charge which may be imposed either (i) at the time of purchase (Class
A shares) or (ii) on a deferred basis (Class B or Class C shares). See "How
the Fund Values its Shares" at page 17 and "Shareholder Guide--How to Buy
Shares of the Fund" at page 21.
WHAT ARE MY PURCHASE ALTERNATIVES?
The Series offers three classes of shares:
- Class A Shares: Sold with an initial sales charge of up to 3% of
the offering price.
- Class B Shares: Sold without an initial sales charge but are
subject to a contingent deferred sales charge or
CDSC (declining from 5% to zero of the lower of
the amount invested or the redemption proceeds)
which will be imposed on certain redemptions made
within six years of purchase. Although Class B
shares are subject to higher ongoing
distribution-related expenses than Class A
shares, Class B shares will automatically convert
to Class A shares (which are subject to lower
ongoing distribution-related expenses)
approximately seven years after purchase.
- Class C Shares: Sold without an initial sales charge and, for one
year after purchase, are subject to a 1% CDSC on
redemptions. Like Class B shares, Class C shares
are subject to higher ongoing
distribution-related expenses than Class A shares
but do not convert to another class.
See "Shareholder Guide--Alternative Purchase Plan" at page 23.
HOW DO I SELL MY SHARES?
You may redeem your shares at any time at the NAV next determined after
Prudential Securities or the Transfer Agent receives your sell order.
However, the proceeds of redemptions of Class B and Class C shares may be
subject to a CDSC. See "Shareholder Guide--How to Sell Your Shares" at page
25.
HOW ARE DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS PAID?
The Series expects to declare daily and pay monthly dividends of net
investment income, if any, and make distributions of any net capital gains
at least annually. Dividends and distributions will be automatically
reinvested in additional shares of the Series at NAV without a sales charge
unless you request that they be paid to you in cash. See "Taxes, Dividends
and Distributions" at page 18.
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FUND EXPENSES
(CALIFORNIA INCOME SERIES)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS A
SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTION EXPENSES+ SHARES CLASS B SHARES CLASS C SHARES
------------- ------------------------ -----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
None None
Maximum Sales Load Imposed on Purchases
(as a percentage of offering price)................... 3%
Maximum Sales Load or Deferred Sales Load Imposed on
Reinvested Dividends.................................. None None None
Deferred Sales Load (as a percentage of original
purchase price or redemption proceeds, whichever is
lower)................................................ None 5% during the first 1% on redemptions
year, decreasing by 1% made within one
annually to 1% in the year of purchase
fifth and sixth years
and 0% the seventh year*
Redemption Fees........................................ None None None
Exchange Fee........................................... None None None
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES** CLASS A SHARES CLASS B SHARES CLASS C SHARES
-------------- -------------- ----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
(as a percentage of average net assets)
Management Fees (Before Waiver)..... .50% .50% .50%
12b-1 Fees.......................... .10++ .50 .75++
Other Expenses...................... .16 .16 .16
--
----- -----
Total Fund Operating Expenses
(Before Waiver).................... .76% 1.16% 1.41%
--
--
----- -----
----- -----
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1 3 5 10
EXAMPLE YEAR YEARS YEARS YEARS
-------- -------- -------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
You would pay the following expenses on a $1,000
investment, assuming (1) 5% annual return and (2)
redemption at the end of each time period:
Class A................................................ $ 38 $ 54 $ 71 $ 121
Class B................................................ $ 62 $ 67 $ 74 $ 125
Class C................................................ $ 24 $ 45 $ 77 $ 169
You would pay the following expenses on the same
investment, assuming no redemption:
Class A................................................ $ 38 $ 54 $ 71 $ 121
Class B................................................ $ 12 $ 37 $ 64 $ 125
Class C................................................ $ 14 $ 45 $ 77 $ 169
The above example with respect to Class A shares is based on data for the Series' fiscal year ended August
31, 1994. The above example with respect to Class B and Class C shares is based on expenses expected to have
been incurred if Class B and Class C shares had been in existence during the entire fiscal year ended August
31, 1994. THE EXAMPLE SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED A REPRESENTATION OF PAST OR FUTURE EXPENSES. ACTUAL EXPENSES
MAY BE GREATER OR LESS THAN THOSE SHOWN.
The purpose of this table is to assist investors in understanding the various costs and expenses that an
investor in the Series will bear, whether directly or indirectly. For more complete descriptions of the
various costs and expenses, see "How the Fund is Managed." "Other Expenses" includes operating expenses of
the Series, such as Trustees' and professional fees, registration fees, reports to shareholders and transfer
agency and custodian fees.
<FN>
- ---------------
* Class B shares will automatically convert to Class A shares approximately
seven years after purchase. See "Shareholder Guide--Conversion Feature--
Class B Shares."
** Based on expenses incurred during the fiscal year ended August 31, 1994,
without taking into account the management fee waiver and expense subsidy.
At the current level of management fee waiver (75%), Management Fees and
Total Fund Operating Expenses would be .125% and .385%, respectively, of
the average net assets of the Series' Class A shares, .125% and .785%,
respectively, of the average net assets of the Series' Class B shares and
.125% and 1.035%, respectively, of the average net assets of the Series'
Class C shares. See "How the Fund is Managed--Manager--Fee Waivers and
Subsidy."
+ Pursuant to rules of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.,
the aggregate initial sales charges, deferred sales charges and asset-based
sales charges on shares of the Series may not exceed 6.25% of total gross
sales, subject to certain exclusions. This 6.25% limitation is imposed on
each class of the Series rather than on a per shareholder basis. Therefore,
long-term shareholders of the Series may pay more in total sales charges
than the economic equivalent of 6.25% of such shareholders' investment in
such shares. See "How the Fund is Managed--Distributor."
++ Although the Class A and Class C Distribution and Service Plans provide
that the Fund may pay a distribution fee of up to .30 of 1% and 1% per
annum of the average daily net assets of the Class A and Class C shares,
respectively, the Distributor has agreed to limit its distribution fees
with respect to the Class A and Class C shares of the Series to no more
than .10 of 1% and .75 of 1% of the average daily net asset value of the
Class A shares and Class C shares, respectively, for the fiscal year ending
August 31, 1995. Total Fund Operating Expenses of the Class A and Class C
shares without such limitations would be .96% and 1.66%, respectively. See
"How the Fund is Managed--Distributor."
</TABLE>
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each of the indicated
periods)
(Class A Shares)
The following financial highlights have been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP,
independent accountants, whose report thereon was unqualified. This information
should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto,
which appear in the Statement of Additional Information. The following financial
highlights contain selected data for a Class A share of beneficial interest
outstanding, total return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental
data for the periods indicated. This information is based on data contained in
the financial statements.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS A
-------------------------------------------------------------
YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, DECEMBER 3, 1990*
----------------------------------------- THROUGH
1994 1993 1992 AUGUST 31, 1991
----------------- --------- --------- -----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE:
Net asset value, beginning of period.... $ 10.68 $ 10.08 $ 9.76 $ 9.55
-------- --------- --------- -------
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
Net investment income+.................. .65 .67 .69 .51
Net realized and unrealized gain on
investment transactions................ (.39) .65 .35 .21
-------- --------- --------- -------
Total from investment operations...... .26 1.32 1.04 .72
-------- --------- --------- -------
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
Dividends from net investment income.... (.65) (.67) (.69) (.51)
Distributions from net realized gains... (.10) (.05) (.03) --
-------- --------- --------- -------
Total distributions................... (.75) (.72) (.72) (.51)
-------- --------- --------- -------
Net asset value, end of period.......... $ 10.19 $ 10.68 $ 10.08 $ 9.76
-------- --------- --------- -------
-------- --------- --------- -------
TOTAL RETURN++:......................... 2.55% 13.67% 11.08% 7.97%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period (000)......... $183,742 $200,899 $141,101 $72,241
Average net assets (000)................ $195,610 $165,895 $102,227 $47,540
Ratios to average net assets:+
Expenses, including distribution
fee.................................. .35% .20% .10% 0%**
Expenses, excluding distribution
fee.................................. .25% .10% .04% 0%**
Net investment income................. 6.25% 6.52% 6.91% 7.04%**
Portfolio turnover...................... 46% 34% 69% 35%
<FN>
- ---------------
* Commencement of offering of Class A shares.
** Annualized.
+ Net of expense subsidy and/or fee waiver.
++ Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is
calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale on the
last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and
distributions. Total returns for period of less than a full year are not
annualized.
</TABLE>
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the indicated period)
(Class B Shares)
The following financial highlights have been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP,
independent accountants, whose report thereon was unqualified. This information
should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto,
which appear in the Statement of Additional Information. The following financial
highlights contain selected data for a Class B share of beneficial interest
outstanding, total return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental
data for the period indicated. This information is based on data contained in
the financial statements.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS B
------------------
DECEMBER 7, 1993*
THROUGH
AUGUST 31, 1994
------------------
<S> <C>
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE:
Net asset value, beginning of period........................ $ 10.61
-------
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
Net investment income+...................................... .44
Net realized and unrealized gain on investment
transactions............................................... (.42)
-------
Total from investment operations.......................... .02
-------
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
Dividends from net investment income........................ (.44)
Distributions from net realized gains....................... --
-------
Total distributions....................................... (.44)
-------
Net asset value, end of period.............................. $ 10.19
-------
-------
TOTAL RETURN++:............................................. (.14)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period (000)............................. $18,931
Average net assets (000).................................... $ 6,814
Ratios to average net assets:+/@
Expenses, including distribution fee...................... 1.11%**
Expenses, excluding distribution fee...................... .43%**
Net investment income..................................... 8.15%**
Portfolio turnover.......................................... 46%
<FN>
- ---------------
* Commencement of offering of Class B shares.
** Annualized.
+ Net of expense subsidy and/or fee waiver.
++ Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is
calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale on the
last day of the period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends. Total
return is not annualized.
@ Because of the event referred to in * and the timing of such, the ratios for
the Class B shares are not necessarily comparable to that of Class A or Class
C shares and are not necessarily indicative of future ratios.
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the indicated
period)
(Class C Shares)
The following financial highlights have been audited by Deloitte & Touche
LLP, independent accountants, whose report thereon was unqualified. This
information should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and
the notes thereto, which appear in the Statement of Additional Information.
The following financial highlights contain selected data for a Class C share
of beneficial interest outstanding, total return, ratios to average net assets
and other supplemental data for the period indicated. This information is
based on data contained in the financial statements.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS C
-------------
AUGUST 1,
1994*
THROUGH
AUGUST 31,
1994
-------------
<S> <C>
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE:
Net asset value, beginning of period.... $ 10.18
------
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
- ----------------------------------------
Net investment income+.................. .05
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investment transactions............. .01
------
Total from investment operations.... .06
------
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
- ----------------------------------------
Dividends from net investment income.... (.05)
Distributions from net realized gains... --
------
Total distributions................. (.05)
------
Net asset value, end of period.......... $10.19
------
------
TOTAL RETURN++:......................... .47%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period (000)......... $ 1,054
Average net assets (000)................ $ 353
Ratios to average net assets:+/@
Expenses, including distribution
fee.................................. 1.12%**
Expenses, excluding distribution
fee.................................. .37%**
Net investment income................. 6.25%**
Portfolio turnover...................... 46%
<FN>
- -----------------
* Commencement of offering of Class C shares.
** Annualized.
+ Net of expense subsidy and/or fee waiver.
++ Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is
calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale on the
last day of the period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends. Total
return is not annualized.
@ Because of the event referred to in * and the timing of such, the ratios for
the Class C shares are not necessarily comparable to that of Class A or Class
B shares and are not necessarily indicative of future ratios.
</TABLE>
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HOW THE FUND INVESTS
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND POLICIES
PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND (THE FUND) IS AN OPEN-END, MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANY, OR MUTUAL FUND, CONSISTING OF THREE SEPARATE SERIES. EACH
SERIES OF THE FUND IS MANAGED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CALIFORNIA INCOME SERIES (THE
SERIES) IS NON-DIVERSIFIED AND ITS INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE IS TO MAXIMIZE CURRENT
INCOME THAT IS EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA STATE AND FEDERAL INCOME TAXES CONSISTENT
WITH THE PRESERVATION OF CAPITAL. See "Investment Objectives and Policies" in
the Statement of Additional Information.
THE SERIES' INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE IS A FUNDAMENTAL POLICY AND, THEREFORE, MAY
NOT BE CHANGED WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE HOLDERS OF A MAJORITY OF THE SERIES'
OUTSTANDING VOTING SECURITIES AS DEFINED IN THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940,
AS AMENDED (THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT). THE SERIES' POLICIES THAT ARE NOT
FUNDAMENTAL MAY BE MODIFIED BY THE TRUSTEES.
THE SERIES WILL INVEST PRIMARILY IN CALIFORNIA STATE, MUNICIPAL AND LOCAL
GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS AND OBLIGATIONS OF OTHER QUALIFYING ISSUERS, SUCH AS
ISSUERS LOCATED IN PUERTO RICO, THE VIRGIN ISLANDS AND GUAM, WHICH PAY INCOME
EXEMPT, IN THE OPINION OF COUNSEL, FROM CALIFORNIA STATE AND FEDERAL INCOME
TAXES (CALIFORNIA OBLIGATIONS). THERE CAN BE NO ASSURANCE THAT THE SERIES WILL
BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE ITS INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE. Interest on certain municipal
obligations may be a preference item for purposes of the federal alternative
minimum tax. The Series may invest without limit in municipal obligations that
are "private activity bonds" (as defined in the Internal Revenue Code) the
interest on which would be a preference item for purposes of the federal
alternative minimum tax. See "Taxes, Dividends and Distributions." California
law provides that dividends paid by the Series are exempt from California State
personal income tax for individuals who reside in California to the extent such
dividends are derived from interest payments on California Obligations.
California Obligations may include general obligation bonds of the State,
counties, cities, towns, etc., revenue bonds of utility systems, highways,
bridges, port and airport facilities, colleges, hospitals, etc., and industrial
development and pollution control bonds. The Series will invest in long-term
California Obligations, and the dollar-weighted average maturity of the Series'
portfolio will generally range between 10-20 years. The Series may also invest
in certain short-term, tax-exempt notes such as Tax Anticipation Notes, Revenue
Anticipation Notes, Bond Anticipation Notes, Construction Loan Notes and
variable and floating rate demand notes.
Generally, municipal obligations with longer maturities produce higher yields
and are subject to greater price fluctuations as a result of changes in interest
rates (market risk) than municipal obligations with shorter maturities. The
prices of municipal obligations vary inversely with interest rates. Currently,
interest rates are much lower than in recent years. If rates were to rise
sharply, the prices of bonds in the Series' portfolio may be adversely affected.
THE SERIES MAY INVEST ITS ASSETS IN FLOATING RATE AND VARIABLE RATE
SECURITIES, INCLUDING PARTICIPATION INTERESTS THEREIN AND INVERSE FLOATERS.
There is no limit on the amount of such securities that the Series may purchase.
Floating rate securities normally have a rate of interest which is set as a
specific percentage of a designated base rate, such as the rate on Treasury
bonds or bills or the prime rate at a major commercial bank. The interest rate
on floating rate securities changes periodically when there is a change in the
designated base interest rate. Variable rate securities provide for a specified
periodic adjustment in the interest rate based on prevailing market rates and
generally allow the Series to demand payment of the obligation on short notice
at par plus accrued interest, which amount may be more or less than the amount
the Series paid for them. An inverse floater is a debt instrument with a
floating or variable interest rate that moves in the opposite direction of the
interest rate on another security or the value of an index. Changes in the
interest rate on the other security or index inversely affect the residual
interest rate paid on the inverse floater, with the result that the inverse
floater's price will be considerably more volatile than that of a fixed rate
bond. The market for inverse floaters is relatively new.
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THE SERIES MAY ALSO INVEST IN MUNICIPAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS. A MUNICIPAL LEASE
OBLIGATION IS A MUNICIPAL SECURITY THE INTEREST ON AND PRINCIPAL OF WHICH IS
PAYABLE OUT OF LEASE PAYMENTS MADE BY THE PARTY LEASING THE FACILITIES FINANCED
BY THE ISSUE. Typically, municipal lease obligations are issued by a state or
municipal financing authority to provide funds for the construction of
facilities (E.G., schools, dormitories, office buildings or prisons) or the
acquisition of equipment. The facilities are typically used by the state or
municipality pursuant to a lease with a financing authority. Certain municipal
lease obligations may trade infrequently. Accordingly, the investment adviser
will monitor the liquidity of municipal lease obligations under the supervision
of the Trustees. Municipal lease obligations will not be considered illiquid for
purposes of the Series' 15% limitation on illiquid securities provided the
investment adviser determines that there is a readily available market for such
securities. See "Other Investments and Policies--Illiquid Securities" below.
THE SERIES WILL INVEST AT LEAST 70% OF ITS TOTAL ASSETS IN CALIFORNIA
OBLIGATIONS WHICH, AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE, ARE RATED WITHIN THE FOUR HIGHEST
QUALITY GRADES AS DETERMINED BY EITHER MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE (MOODY'S)
(CURRENTLY AAA, AA, A, BAA FOR BONDS, MIG 1, MIG 2, MIG 3, MIG 4 FOR NOTES AND
P-1 FOR COMMERCIAL PAPER) OR STANDARD & POOR'S RATINGS GROUP (S&P) (CURRENTLY
AAA, AA, A, BBB FOR BONDS, SP-1, SP-2 FOR NOTES AND A-1 FOR COMMERCIAL PAPER)
OR, IF UNRATED, WILL POSSESS CREDITWORTHINESS, IN THE OPINION OF THE INVESTMENT
ADVISER, COMPARABLE TO SUCH "INVESTMENT GRADE" RATED SECURITIES.
THE SERIES MAY ALSO INVEST UP TO 30% OF ITS TOTAL ASSETS IN CALIFORNIA
OBLIGATIONS RATED BELOW BAA BY MOODY'S OR BELOW BBB BY S&P OR, IF NON-RATED, OF
COMPARABLE QUALITY, IN THE OPINION OF THE FUND'S INVESTMENT ADVISER, BASED ON
ITS CREDIT ANALYSIS. Securities rated Baa by Moody's are described by Moody's as
being investment grade but are also characterized as having speculative
characteristics. Securities rated below Baa by Moody's and below BBB by S&P are
considered speculative. See "Description of Security Ratings" in the Appendix.
Such lower-rated high yield securities are commonly referred to as "junk bonds."
Such securities generally offer a higher current yield than those in the higher
rating categories but also involve greater price volatility and risk of loss of
principal and income. See "Risk Factors Relating to Investing in High Yield
Municipal Obligations" below. Many issuers of lower-quality bonds choose not to
have their obligations rated and the Series may invest without further limit in
such unrated securities. Investors should carefully consider the relative risks
associated with investments in securities which carry lower ratings and in
comparable non-rated securities. As a general matter, bond prices and the
Series' net asset value will vary inversely with interest rate fluctuations.
As of August 31, 1994, the composition of the Series' portfolio by rating
category was as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERCENTAGE OF
RATINGS TOTAL INVESTMENTS
- --------------- -----------------
<S> <C>
AAA/Aaa 6.6%
AA/Aa 6.1%
A/A 15.3%
BBB/Baa 7.7%
Unrated 46.7%
AAA/Aaa 7.8%
AA/Aa 0.0%
A/A 0.0%
BBB/Baa 13.2%
BB/Ba/B/B 25.7%
CCC/Caa 0.0%
</TABLE>
From time to time, the Series may own the majority of a municipal issue. Such
majority-owned holdings may present market and credit risks.
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<PAGE>
UNDER NORMAL MARKET CONDITIONS, THE SERIES WILL ATTEMPT TO INVEST
SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE VALUE OF ITS ASSETS IN CALIFORNIA OBLIGATIONS. As a
matter of fundamental policy, during normal market conditions the Series' assets
will be invested so that at least 80% of the income will be exempt from
California State and federal income taxes or the Series will have at least 80%
of its total assets invested in California Obligations. During abnormal market
conditions or to provide liquidity, the Series may hold cash or cash equivalents
or investment grade taxable obligations, including obligations that are exempt
from federal, but not state, taxation and the Series may invest in tax-free cash
equivalents, such as floating rate demand notes, tax-exempt commercial paper and
general obligation and revenue notes or in taxable cash equivalents, such as
certificates of deposit, bankers acceptances and time deposits or other
short-term taxable investments such as repurchase agreements. When, in the
opinion of the investment adviser, abnormal market conditions require a
temporary defensive position, the Series may invest more than 20% of the value
of its assets in debt securities other than California Obligations or may invest
its assets so that more than 20% of the income is subject to California State or
federal income taxes.
THE SERIES MAY ACQUIRE PUT OPTIONS (PUTS) GIVING THE SERIES THE RIGHT TO SELL
SECURITIES HELD IN THE SERIES' PORTFOLIO AT A SPECIFIED EXERCISE PRICE ON A
SPECIFIED DATE. Such puts may be acquired for the purpose of protecting the
Series from a possible decline in the market value of the security to which the
put applies in the event of interest rate fluctuations or, in the case of
liquidity puts, for the purpose of shortening the effective maturity of the
underlying security. The aggregate value of premiums paid to acquire puts held
in the Series' portfolio (other than liquidity puts) may not exceed 10% of the
net asset value of the Series. The acquisition of a put may involve an
additional cost to the Series, by payment of a premium for the put, by payment
of a higher purchase price for securities to which the put is attached or
through a lower effective interest rate.
In addition, there is a credit risk associated with the purchase of puts in
that the issuer of the put may be unable to meet its obligation to purchase the
underlying security. Accordingly, the Series will acquire puts only under the
following circumstances: (1) the put is written by the issuer of the underlying
security and such security is rated within the four highest quality grades as
determined by Moody's or S&P; or (2) the put is written by a person other than
the issuer of the underlying security and such person has securities outstanding
which are rated within such four highest quality grades; or (3) the put is
backed by a letter of credit or similar financial guarantee issued by a person
having securities outstanding which are rated within the two highest quality
grades of such rating services.
THE SERIES MAY PURCHASE MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS ON A "WHEN-ISSUED" OR "DELAYED
DELIVERY" BASIS, IN EACH CASE WITHOUT LIMIT. When municipal obligations are
offered on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the price and coupon rate
are fixed at the time the commitment to purchase is made, but delivery and
payment for the securities take place at a later date. Normally, the settlement
date occurs within one month of purchase. The purchase price for such securities
includes interest accrued during the period between purchase and settlement and,
therefore, no interest accrues to the economic benefit of the purchaser during
such period. In the case of purchases by the Series, the price that the Series
is required to pay on the settlement date may be in excess of the market value
of the municipal obligations on that date. While securities may be sold prior to
the settlement date, the Series intends to purchase these securities with the
purpose of actually acquiring them unless a sale would be desirable for
investment reasons. At the time the Series makes the commitment to purchase a
municipal obligation on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, it will record
the transaction and reflect the value of the obligation each day in determining
its net asset value. This value may fluctuate from day to day in the same manner
as values of municipal obligations otherwise held by the Series. If the seller
defaults in the sale, the Series could fail to realize the appreciation, if any,
that had occurred. The Series will establish a segregated account with its
Custodian in which it will maintain cash and liquid, high-grade debt obligations
equal in value to its commitments for when-issued or delayed delivery
securities.
THE SERIES MAY ALSO PURCHASE MUNICIPAL FORWARD CONTRACTS. A municipal forward
contract is a municipal security which is purchased on a when-issued basis with
delivery taking place up to five years from the date of purchase. No interest
will accrue on the security prior to the delivery date. The investment adviser
will monitor the liquidity, value, credit quality and delivery of the security
under the supervision of the Trustees.
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THE SERIES MAY PURCHASE SECONDARY MARKET INSURANCE ON CALIFORNIA OBLIGATIONS
WHICH IT HOLDS OR ACQUIRES. Secondary market insurance would be reflected in the
market value of the municipal obligation purchased and may enable the Series to
dispose of a defaulted obligation at a price similar to that of comparable
municipal obligations which are not in default.
Insurance is not a substitute for the basic credit of an issuer, but
supplements the existing credit and provides additional security therefor. While
insurance coverage for the California Obligations held by the Series reduces
credit risk by providing that the insurance company will make timely payment of
principal and interest if the issuer defaults on its obligation to make such
payment, it does not afford protection against fluctuation in the price, I.E.,
the market value, of the municipal obligations caused by changes in interest
rates and other factors, nor in turn against fluctuations in the net asset value
of the shares of the Series.
RISK FACTORS RELATING TO INVESTING IN HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS.
FIXED-INCOME SECURITIES ARE SUBJECT TO THE RISK OF AN ISSUER'S INABILITY TO MEET
PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST PAYMENTS ON THE OBLIGATIONS (CREDIT RISK) AND MAY ALSO BE
SUBJECT TO PRICE VOLATILITY DUE TO SUCH FACTORS AS INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY,
MARKET PERCEPTION OF THE CREDITWORTHINESS OF THE ISSUER AND GENERAL MARKET
LIQUIDITY (MARKET RISK). Lower-rated or unrated (I.E., high yield) securities,
commonly known as "junk bonds," are more likely to react to developments
affecting market and credit risk than are more highly rated securities, which
react primarily to movements in the general level of interest rates. The
investment adviser considers both credit risk and market risk in making
investment decisions for the Series. Under circumstances where the Series owns
the majority of an issue, such market and credit risks may be greater. Investors
should carefully consider the relative risks of investing in high yield
municipal obligations and understand that such securities are not generally
meant for short-term investing.
LOWER-RATED OR UNRATED DEBT OBLIGATIONS ALSO PRESENT RISKS BASED ON PAYMENT
EXPECTATIONS. If an issuer calls the obligation for redemption, the Series may
have to replace the security with a lower-yielding security, resulting in a
decreased return for investors. If the Series experiences unexpected net
redemptions, it may be forced to sell its higher quality securities, resulting
in a decline in the overall credit quality of the Series' portfolio and
increasing the exposure of the Series to the risks of high yield securities.
FUTURES CONTRACTS AND OPTIONS THEREON
THE SERIES IS AUTHORIZED TO PURCHASE AND SELL CERTAIN DERIVATIVES, INCLUDING
FINANCIAL FUTURES CONTRACTS (FUTURES CONTRACTS) AND OPTIONS THEREON FOR THE
PURPOSE OF HEDGING ITS PORTFOLIO SECURITIES AGAINST FLUCTUATIONS IN VALUE CAUSED
BY CHANGES IN PREVAILING MARKET INTEREST RATES AND HEDGING AGAINST INCREASES IN
THE COST OF SECURITIES THE SERIES INTENDS TO PURCHASE. THE SUCCESSFUL USE OF
FUTURES CONTRACTS AND OPTIONS THEREON BY THE SERIES INVOLVES ADDITIONAL
TRANSACTION COSTS AND IS SUBJECT TO VARIOUS RISKS AND DEPENDS UPON THE
INVESTMENT ADVISER'S ABILITY TO PREDICT THE DIRECTION OF THE MARKET (INCLUDING
INTEREST RATES).
A FUTURES CONTRACT OBLIGATES THE SELLER OF THE CONTRACT TO DELIVER TO THE
PURCHASER OF THE CONTRACT CASH EQUAL TO A SPECIFIC DOLLAR AMOUNT TIMES THE
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE VALUE OF A SPECIFIC FIXED-INCOME SECURITY OR INDEX AT THE
CLOSE OF THE LAST TRADING DAY OF THE CONTRACT AND THE PRICE AT WHICH THE
AGREEMENT IS MADE. No physical delivery of the underlying securities is made.
The Series will engage in transactions in only those futures contracts and
options thereon that are traded on a commodities exchange or a board of trade.
The Series intends to engage in futures contracts and options thereon as a
hedge against changes, resulting from market conditions, in the value of
securities which are held in the Series' portfolio or which the Series intends
to purchase, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Commodity
Futures Trading Commission (the CFTC). The Series also intends to engage in such
transactions when they are economically appropriate for the reduction of risks
inherent in the ongoing management of the Series.
THE SERIES MAY NOT PURCHASE OR SELL FUTURES CONTRACTS OR OPTIONS THEREON IF,
IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER, (I) THE SUM OF INITIAL AND NET CUMULATIVE VARIATION
MARGIN ON OUTSTANDING FUTURES CONTRACTS, TOGETHER WITH PREMIUMS PAID ON OPTIONS
THEREON, WOULD EXCEED 20% OF THE TOTAL ASSETS OF THE SERIES, OR (II) IN THE CASE
OF RISK MANAGEMENT TRANSACTIONS, THE SUM OF THE AMOUNT OF INITIAL MARGIN
DEPOSITS ON THE SERIES' FUTURES POSITIONS AND PREMIUMS PAID FOR OPTIONS THEREON
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WOULD EXCEED 5% OF THE LIQUIDATION VALUE OF THE SERIES' TOTAL ASSETS. There are
no limitations on the percentage of the portfolio which may be hedged and no
limitations on the use of the Series' assets to cover futures contracts and
options thereon, except that the aggregate value of the obligations underlying
put options will not exceed 50% of the Series' assets. Certain requirements for
qualification as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code
may limit the Series' ability to engage in futures contracts and options
thereon. See "Distributions and Tax Information--Federal Taxation" in the
Statement of Additional Information.
Currently, futures contracts are available on several types of fixed-income
securities, including U.S. Treasury bonds and notes, three-month U.S. Treasury
bills and Eurodollars. Futures contracts are also available on a municipal bond
index, based on THE BOND BUYER Municipal Bond Index, an index of 40 actively
traded municipal bonds. The Series may also engage in transactions in other
futures contracts that become available, from time to time, in other
fixed-income securities or municipal bond indices and in other options on such
contracts if the investment adviser believes such contracts and options would be
appropriate for hedging the Series' portfolio.
THERE CAN BE NO ASSURANCE THAT VIABLE MARKETS WILL CONTINUE OR THAT A LIQUID
SECONDARY MARKET WILL EXIST TO TERMINATE ANY PARTICULAR FUTURES CONTRACT AT ANY
SPECIFIC TIME. If it is not possible to close a futures position entered into by
the Series, the Series will continue to be required to make daily cash payments
of variation margin in the event of adverse price movements. In such a
situation, if the Series had insufficient cash, it might have to sell portfolio
securities to meet daily variation margin requirements at a time when it might
be disadvantageous to do so. The inability to close futures positions also could
have an adverse impact on the ability of the Series to hedge effectively. There
is also a risk of loss by the Series of margin deposits in the event of
bankruptcy of a broker with whom the Series has an open position in a futures
contract.
THE SUCCESSFUL USE OF FUTURES CONTRACTS AND OPTIONS THEREON BY THE SERIES IS
SUBJECT TO VARIOUS ADDITIONAL RISKS. Any use of futures transactions involves
the risk of imperfect correlation in movements in the price of futures contracts
and movements in interest rates and, in turn, the prices of the securities that
are the subject of the hedge. If the price of the futures contract moves more or
less than the price of the security that is the subject of the hedge, the Series
will experience a gain or loss that will not be completely offset by movements
in the price of the security. The risk of imperfect correlation is greater where
the securities underlying futures contracts are taxable securities (rather than
municipal securities), are issued by companies in different market sectors or
have different maturities, ratings or geographic mixes than the security being
hedged. In addition, the correlation may be affected by additions to or
deletions from the index which serves as the basis for a futures contract.
Finally, if the price of the security that is subject to the hedge were to move
in a favorable direction, the advantage to the Series would be partially offset
by the loss incurred on the futures contract.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
BECAUSE THE SERIES WILL INVEST AT LEAST 80% OF THE VALUE OF ITS TOTAL ASSETS
IN CALIFORNIA OBLIGATIONS, IT IS MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FACTORS ADVERSELY AFFECTING
ISSUERS OF SUCH OBLIGATIONS THAN IS A COMPARABLE MUNICIPAL BOND MUTUAL FUND THAT
IS NOT CONCENTRATED IN CALIFORNIA OBLIGATIONS TO THIS DEGREE. The recent
national recession has severely affected several key sectors of California's
economy. California law could restrict the ability of the State and its local
governmental entities to raise revenues sufficient to pay certain obligations.
The fiscal 1995 budget was approved on time and contains $40.9 billion in
general fund spending, an increase of over 4% from fiscal 1994. Nevertheless,
serious questions have been raised as to the State's ability to maintain a
balanced budget, which is dependent upon $2.8 billion in new reimbursement from
the federal government for the State's cost of serving illegal immigrants. If
the issuers of any of the California Obligations are unable to meet their
financial obligations because of earthquakes or for other reasons, the income
derived by the Series, the ability to preserve or realize appreciation of the
Series' capital and the Series' liquidity could be adversely affected.
THE SERIES IS "NON-DIVERSIFIED" SO THAT MORE THAN 5% OF ITS TOTAL ASSETS MAY
BE INVESTED IN THE SECURITIES OF ONE OR MORE ISSUERS. Investment in a
non-diversified portfolio involves greater risk than investment in a diversified
portfolio because a loss resulting from the default of a single issuer may
represent a greater portion of the total assets of a non-diversified portfolio.
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The Series will treat an investment in a municipal bond refunded with escrowed
U.S. Government securities as U.S. Government securities for purposes of the
Investment Company Act's diversification requirements provided certain
conditions are met. See "Investment Objectives and Policies--In General" in the
Statement of Additional Information.
The Series may not purchase securities (other than municipal obligations and
obligations guaranteed as to principal and interest by the U.S. Government or
its agencies or instrumentalities) if, as a result of such purchase, 25% or more
of the total assets of the Series (taken at current market value) would be
invested in any one industry.
OTHER INVESTMENTS AND POLICIES
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
The Series may on occasion enter into repurchase agreements whereby the seller
of a security agrees to repurchase that security from the Series at a mutually
agreed-upon time and price. The period of maturity is usually quite short,
possibly overnight or a few days, although it may extend over a number of
months. The resale price is in excess of the purchase price, reflecting an
agreed-upon rate of return effective for the period of time the Series' money is
invested in the security. The Series' repurchase agreements will at all times be
fully collateralized in an amount at least equal to the purchase price,
including accrued interest earned on the underlying securities. The instruments
held as collateral are valued daily and if the value of the instruments
declines, the Series will require additional collateral. If the seller defaults
and the value of the collateral securing the repurchase agreement declines, the
Series may incur a loss. The Series participates in a joint repurchase account
with other investment companies managed by Prudential Mutual Fund Management,
Inc. pursuant to an order of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
BORROWING
The Series may borrow an amount equal to no more than 20% of the value of its
total assets (calculated when the loan is made) for temporary, extraordinary or
emergency purposes or for the clearance of transactions. The Series may pledge
up to 20% of the value of its total assets to secure these borrowings. The
Series will not purchase portfolio securities if its borrowings exceed 5% of its
total assets.
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
The Series does not expect to trade in securities for short-term gain. It is
anticipated that the annual portfolio turnover rate will not exceed 150%. The
portfolio turnover rate is calculated by dividing the lesser of sales or
purchases of portfolio securities by the average monthly value of the portfolio
securities, excluding securities having a maturity at the date of purchase of
one year or less.
ILLIQUID SECURITIES
The Series may invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities
including repurchase agreements which have a maturity of longer than seven days,
securities with legal or contractual restrictions on resale (restricted
securities) and securities that are not readily marketable. Securities,
including municipal lease obligations, that have a readily available market are
not considered illiquid for the purposes of this limitation. The investment
adviser will monitor the liquidity of such restricted securities under the
supervision of the Trustees. See "Investment Objectives and Policies--Illiquid
Securities" in the Statement of Additional Information. Repurchase agreements
subject to demand are deemed to have a maturity equal to the notice period.
INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS
The Series is subject to certain investment restrictions which, like its
investment objective, constitute fundamental policies. Fundamental policies
cannot be changed without the approval of the holders of a majority of the
Series' outstanding voting securities, as defined in the Investment Company Act.
See "Investment Restrictions" in the Statement of Additional Information.
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HOW THE FUND IS MANAGED
THE FUND HAS TRUSTEES WHO, IN ADDITION TO OVERSEEING THE ACTIONS OF THE FUND'S
MANAGER, SUBADVISER AND DISTRIBUTOR, AS SET FORTH BELOW, DECIDE UPON MATTERS OF
GENERAL POLICY. THE FUND'S MANAGER CONDUCTS AND SUPERVISES THE DAILY BUSINESS
OPERATIONS OF THE FUND. THE FUND'S SUBADVISER FURNISHES DAILY INVESTMENT
ADVISORY SERVICES.
For the fiscal year ended August 31, 1994, total expenses of the Series as a
percentage of average daily net assets were .35%, 1.11% (annualized) and 1.12%
(annualized) for the Series' Class A, Class B and Class C shares, respectively.
See "Financial Highlights" and "Fee Waivers and Subsidy" below.
MANAGER
PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL FUND MANAGEMENT, INC. (PMF OR THE MANAGER), ONE SEAPORT
PLAZA, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10292, IS THE MANAGER OF THE FUND AND IS COMPENSATED
FOR ITS SERVICES AT AN ANNUAL RATE OF .50 OF 1% OF THE AVERAGE DAILY NET ASSETS
OF THE SERIES. It was incorporated in May 1987 under the laws of the State of
Delaware.For the fiscal year ended August 31, 1994, the Series paid PMF a
management fee, net of waiver, of .09 of 1% of the Series' average net assets.
See "Fee Waivers and Subsidy" below and "Manager" in the Statement of Additional
Information.
As of September 30, 1994, PMF served as the manager to 38 open-end investment
companies, constituting all of the Prudential Mutual Funds, and as manager or
administrator to 30 closed-end investment companies with aggregate assets of
approximately $47 billion.
UNDER THE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE FUND, PMF MANAGES THE INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS OF EACH SERIES OF THE FUND AND ALSO ADMINISTERS THE FUND'S BUSINESS
AFFAIRS. See "Manager" in the Statement of Additional Information.
UNDER A SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT BETWEEN PMF AND THE PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT
CORPORATION (PIC OR THE SUBADVISER), PIC FURNISHES INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES
IN CONNECTION WITH THE MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND AND IS REIMBURSED BY PMF FOR ITS
REASONABLE COSTS AND EXPENSES INCURRED IN PROVIDING SUCH SERVICES. Under the
Management Agreement, PMF continues to have responsibility for all investment
advisory services and supervises PIC's performance of such services.
The current portfolio manager of the Series is Christian Smith, an Investment
Associate of Prudential Investment Advisors. Mr. Smith has responsibility for
the day-to-day management of the portfolio. He has managed the portfolio since
1991 and has been employed by PIC in various capacities since 1988.
PMF and PIC are wholly-owned subsidiaries of The Prudential Insurance Company
of America (Prudential), a major diversified insurance and financial services
company.
FEE WAIVERS AND SUBSIDY
Effective December 1, 1993, PMF has agreed to waive 75% of its management fee
and subsidize a portion of the operating expenses of the Series. The Series is
not required to reimburse PMF for such management fee waiver or expense subsidy.
Thereafter, PMF may from time to time agree to waive its management fee or a
portion thereof and subsidize certain operating expenses of the Series. Fee
waivers and expense subsidies will increase the Series' yield and total return.
See "Fund Expenses."
DISTRIBUTOR
PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC. (PMFD), ONE SEAPORT PLAZA, NEW YORK,
NEW YORK 10292, IS A CORPORATION ORGANIZED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
DELAWARE AND SERVES AS THE DISTRIBUTOR OF THE CLASS A SHARES OF THE SERIES. IT
IS A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PMF.
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PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED (PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES OR PSI), ONE SEAPORT
PLAZA, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10292, IS A CORPORATION ORGANIZED UNDER THE LAWS OF
THE STATE OF DELAWARE AND SERVES AS THE DISTRIBUTOR OF THE CLASS B AND CLASS C
SHARES OF THE FUND. IT IS AN INDIRECT, WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PRUDENTIAL.
UNDER SEPARATE DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE PLANS (THE CLASS A PLAN, THE CLASS B
PLAN AND THE CLASS C PLAN, COLLECTIVELY, THE PLANS) ADOPTED BY THE FUND UNDER
RULE 12B-1 UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT AND SEPARATE DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENTS
(THE DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENTS), PMFD AND PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES (COLLECTIVELY, THE
DISTRIBUTOR) INCUR THE EXPENSES OF DISTRIBUTING THE CLASS A, CLASS B AND CLASS C
SHARES OF THE SERIES. These expenses include commissions and account servicing
fees paid to, or on account of, financial advisers of Prudential Securities and
representatives of Pruco Securities Corporation (Prusec), an affiliated
broker-dealer, commissions and account servicing fees paid to, or on account of,
other broker-dealers or financial institutions (other than national banks) which
have entered into agreements with the Distributor, advertising expenses, the
cost of printing and mailing prospectuses to potential investors and indirect
and overhead costs of Prudential Securities and Prusec associated with the sale
of Fund shares, including lease, utility, communications and sales promotion
expenses. The State of Texas requires that shares of the Series may be sold in
that state only by dealers or other financial institutions which are registered
there as broker-dealers.
Under the Plans, the Series is obligated to pay distribution and/or service
fees to the Distributor as compensation for its distribution and service
activities, not as reimbursement for specific expenses incurred. If the
Distributor's expenses exceed its distribution and service fees, the Series will
not be obligated to pay any additional expenses. If the Distributor's expenses
are less than such distribution and service fees, it will retain its full fees
and realize a profit.
UNDER THE CLASS A PLAN, THE SERIES MAY PAY PMFD FOR ITS DISTRIBUTION-RELATED
ACTIVITIES WITH RESPECT TO CLASS A SHARES AT AN ANNUAL RATE OF UP TO .30 OF 1%
OF THE AVERAGE DAILY NET ASSETS OF THE CLASS A SHARES OF THE SERIES. The Class A
Plan provides that (i) up to .25 of 1% of the average daily net assets of the
Class A shares may be used to pay for personal service and/or the maintenance of
shareholder accounts (service fee) and (ii) total distribution fees (including
the service fee of .25 of 1%) may not exceed .30 of 1% of the average daily net
assets of the Class A shares. PMFD has agreed to limit its distribution-related
fees payable under the Class A Plan to .10 of 1% of the average daily net assets
of the Class A shares for the fiscal year ending August 31, 1995.
For the fiscal year ended August 31, 1994, PMFD received payments of $195,610
under the Class A Plan. This amount was primarily expended for payment of
account servicing fees to financial advisers and other persons who sell Class A
shares. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 1994, PMFD also received
approximately $1,114,200 in initial sales charges.
UNDER THE CLASS B AND CLASS C PLANS, THE SERIES MAY PAY PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES
FOR ITS DISTRIBUTION-RELATED ACTIVITIES WITH RESPECT TO CLASS B AND CLASS C
SHARES AT AN ANNUAL RATE OF UP TO .50 OF 1% AND UP TO 1% OF THE AVERAGE DAILY
NET ASSETS OF THE CLASS B AND CLASS C SHARES, RESPECTIVELY. The Class B Plan
provides for the payment to Prudential Securities of (i) an asset-based sales
charge of up to .50 of 1% of the average daily net assets of the Class B shares,
and (ii) a service fee of up to .25 of 1% of the average daily net assets of the
Class B shares; provided that the total distribution-related fee does not exceed
.50 of 1%. The Class C Plan provides for the payment to Prudential Securities of
(i) an asset-based sales charge of up to .75 of 1% of the average daily net
assets of the Class C shares, and (ii) a service fee of up to .25 of 1% of the
average daily net assets of the Class C shares. The service fee is used to pay
for personal service and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts. Prudential
Securities has agreed to limit its distribution-related fees payable under the
Class C Plan to .75 of 1% of the average daily net assets of the Class C shares
for the fiscal year ending August 31, 1995. Prudential Securities also receives
contingent deferred sales charges from certain redeeming shareholders. See
"Shareholder Guide--How to Sell Your Shares--Contingent Deferred Sales Charges."
For the fiscal period December 7, 1993 (commencement of investment operations)
through August 31, 1994, Prudential Securities incurred distribution expenses of
approximately $612,200 under the Class B Plan and received $34,070 from the
Series under the Class B Plan. In addition, Prudential Securities received
approximately $1,300 in contingent deferred sales charges from redemptions of
Class B shares during this period.
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For the fiscal year ended August 31, 1994, the Series paid distribution
expenses of .10 of 1%, .50 of 1% (annualized) and .75 of 1% (annualized) of the
average daily net assets of the Class A, Class B and Class C shares. The Series
records all payments made under the Plans as expenses in the calculation of net
investment income. Prior to August 1, 1994, the Class A and Class B Plans
operated as "reimbursement type" plans and, in the case of Class B, provided for
the reimbursement of distribution expenses incurred in current and prior years.
See "Distributor" in the Statement of Additional Information.
Distribution expenses attributable to the sale of shares of the Series will be
allocated to each class based upon the ratio of sales of each class to the sales
of all shares of the Series other than expenses allocable to a particular class.
The distribution fee and sales charge of one class will not be used to subsidize
the sale of another class.
Each Plan provides that it shall continue in effect from year to year provided
that a majority of the Trustees of the Fund, including a majority of the
Trustees who are not "interested persons" of the Fund (as defined in the
Investment Company Act) and who have no direct or indirect financial interest in
the operation of the Plan or any agreement related to the Plan (the Rule 12b-1
Trustees), vote annually to continue the Plan. Each Plan may be terminated with
respect to the Series at any time by vote of a majority of the Rule 12b-1
Trustees or of a majority of the outstanding shares of the applicable class of
the Series. The Series will not be obligated to pay expenses incurred under any
Plan if it is terminated or not continued.
In addition to distribution and service fees paid by the Series under the
Class A, Class B and Class C Plans, the Manager (or one of its affiliates) may
make payments out of its own resources to dealers and other persons who
distribute shares of the Series. Such payments may be calculated by reference to
the net asset value of shares sold by such persons or otherwise.
The Distributor is subject to the rules of the National Association of
Securities Dealers, Inc. (the NASD) governing maximum sales charges. See
"Distributor" in the Statement of Additional Information.
On October 21, 1993, PSI entered into an omnibus settlement with the SEC,
state securities regulators (with the exception of the Texas Securities
Commissioner who joined the settlement on January 18, 1994) and the NASD to
resolve allegations that from 1980 through 1990 PSI sold certain limited
partnership interests in violation of securities laws to persons for whom such
securities were not suitable and misrepresented the safety, potential returns
and liquidity of these investments. Without admitting or denying the allegations
asserted against it, PSI consented to the entry of an SEC Administrative Order
which stated that PSI's conduct violated the federal securities laws, directed
PSI to cease and desist from violating the federal securities laws, pay civil
penalties, and adopt certain remedial measures to address the violations.
Pursuant to the terms of the SEC settlement, PSI agreed to the imposition of a
$10,000,000 civil penalty, established a settlement fund in the amount of
$330,000,000 and procedures to resolve legitimate claims for compensatory
damages by purchasers of the partnership interests. PSI's settlement with the
state securities regulators included an agreement to pay a penalty of $500,000
per jurisdiction. PSI consented to a censure and to the payment of a $5,000,000
fine in settling the NASD action.
In October 1994, a criminal complaint was filed with the United States
Magistrate for the Southern District of New York alleging that PSI committed
fraud in connection with the sale of certain limited partnership interests in
violation of federal securities laws. An agreement was simultaneously filed to
defer prosecution of these charges for a period of three years from the signing
of the agreement, provided that PSI complies with the terms of the agreement.
If, upon completion of the three year period, PSI has complied with the terms of
the agreement, no prosecution will be instituted by the United States for the
offenses charged in the complaint. If on the other hand, during the course of
the three year period, PSI violates the terms of the agreement, the U.S.
Attorney can then elect to pursue these charges. Under the terms of the
agreement, PSI agreed, among other things, to pay an additional $330,000,000
into the fund established by the SEC to pay restitution to investors who
purchased certain PSI limited partnership interests.
For more detailed information concerning the foregoing matters, see
"Distributor" in the Statement of Additional Information, a copy of which may be
obtained at no cost by calling 1-800-225-1852.
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The Fund is not affected by PSI's financial condition and is an entirely
separate legal entity from PSI, which has no beneficial ownership therein and
the Fund's assets which are held by State Street Bank and Trust Company, an
independent custodian, are separate and distinct from PSI.
PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS
Prudential Securities may act as a broker or futures commission merchant for
the Fund, provided that the commissions, fees or other remuneration it receives
are fair and reasonable. See "Portfolio Transactions and Brokerage" in the
Statement of Additional Information.
CUSTODIAN AND TRANSFER AND DIVIDEND DISBURSING AGENT
State Street Bank and Trust Company, One Heritage Drive, North Quincy,
Massachusetts 02171, serves as Custodian for the portfolio securities of the
Series and cash and, in that capacity, maintains certain financial and
accounting books and records pursuant to an agreement with the Fund. Its mailing
address is P.O. Box 1713, Boston, Massachusetts 02105.
Prudential Mutual Fund Services, Inc. (PMFS), Raritan Plaza One, Edison, New
Jersey 08837, serves as Transfer Agent and Dividend Disbursing Agent and in
those capacities maintains certain books and records for the Fund. PMFS is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of PMF. Its mailing address is P.O. Box 15005, New
Brunswick, New Jersey 08906-5005.
HOW THE FUND VALUES ITS SHARES
THE SERIES' NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE OR NAV IS DETERMINED BY SUBTRACTING ITS
LIABILITIES FROM THE VALUE OF ITS ASSETS AND DIVIDING THE REMAINDER BY THE
NUMBER OF OUTSTANDING SHARES. NAV IS CALCULATED SEPARATELY FOR EACH CLASS. THE
TRUSTEES HAVE FIXED THE SPECIFIC TIME OF DAY FOR THE COMPUTATION OF THE NAV OF
THE SERIES TO BE AS OF 4:15 P.M., NEW YORK TIME.
Portfolio securities are valued based on market quotations or, if not readily
available, at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures
established by the Trustees. Securities may also be valued based on values
provided by a pricing service. See "Net Asset Value" in the Statement of
Additional Information.
The Series will compute its NAV once daily on days that the New York Stock
Exchange is open for trading except on days on which no orders to purchase, sell
or redeem shares have been received by the Series or days on which changes in
the value of the Series' portfolio securities do not materially affect the NAV.
The New York Stock Exchange is closed on the following holidays: New Year's Day,
Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Although the legal rights of each class of shares are substantially identical,
the different expenses borne by each class will result in different dividends.
As long as the Series declares dividends daily, the NAV of the Class A, Class B
and Class C shares will generally be the same. It is expected, however, that the
Series' dividends will differ by approximately the amount of the
distribution-related expense accrual differential among the classes.
HOW THE FUND CALCULATES PERFORMANCE
FROM TIME TO TIME THE FUND MAY ADVERTISE THE "YIELD," "TAX EQUIVALENT YIELD"
AND "TOTAL RETURN" (INCLUDING "AVERAGE ANNUAL" TOTAL RETURN AND "AGGREGATE"
TOTAL RETURN) OF THE SERIES IN ADVERTISEMENTS OR SALES LITERATURE. "YIELD," "TAX
EQUIVALENT YIELD" AND "TOTAL RETURN" ARE CALCULATED SEPARATELY FOR CLASS A,
CLASS B AND CLASS C SHARES. THESE FIGURES ARE BASED ON HISTORICAL EARNINGS AND
ARE NOT INTENDED TO INDICATE FUTURE PERFORMANCE. The "yield" refers to the
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income generated by an investment in the Series over a one-month or 30-day
period. This income is then "annualized;" that is, the amount of income
generated by the investment during that 30-day period is assumed to be generated
each 30-day period for twelve periods and is shown as a percentage of the
investment. The income earned on the investment is also assumed to be reinvested
at the end of the sixth 30-day period. The "tax equivalent yield" is calculated
similarly to the "yield," except that the yield is increased using a stated
income tax rate to demonstrate the taxable yield necessary to produce an
after-tax equivalent to the Series. The "total return" shows how much an
investment in the Series would have increased (decreased) over a specified
period of time (I.E., one, five or ten years or since inception of the Series)
assuming that all distributions and dividends by the Series were reinvested on
the reinvestment dates during the period and less all recurring fees. The
"aggregate" total return reflects actual performance over a stated period of
time. "Average annual" total return is a hypothetical rate of return that, if
achieved annually, would have produced the same aggregate total return if
performance had been constant over the entire period. "Average annual" total
return smooths out variations in performance and takes into account any
applicable initial or contingent deferred sales charges. Neither "average
annual" total return nor "aggregate" total return takes into account any federal
or state income taxes which may be payable upon redemption. The Fund also may
include comparative performance information in advertising or marketing the
shares of the Series. Such performance information may include data from Lipper
Analytical Services, Inc., Morningstar Publications, Inc., other industry
publications, business periodicals and market indices. See "Performance
Information" in the Statement of Additional Information. The Fund will include
performance data for each class of shares of the Series in any advertisement or
information including performance data of the Series. Further performance
information is contained in the Series' annual and semi-annual reports to
shareholders, which may be obtained without charge. See "Shareholder
Guide--Shareholder Services--Reports to Shareholders."
TAXES, DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS
TAXATION OF THE FUND
THE SERIES HAS ELECTED TO QUALIFY AND INTENDS TO REMAIN QUALIFIED AS A
REGULATED INVESTMENT COMPANY UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. ACCORDINGLY, THE
SERIES WILL NOT BE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL INCOME TAXES ON ITS NET INVESTMENT INCOME
AND CAPITAL GAINS, IF ANY, THAT IT DISTRIBUTES TO ITS SHAREHOLDERS. TO THE
EXTENT NOT DISTRIBUTED BY THE SERIES, NET TAXABLE INVESTMENT INCOME AND CAPITAL
GAINS AND LOSSES ARE TAXABLE TO THE SERIES.
To the extent the Series invests in taxable obligations, it will earn taxable
investment income. Also, to the extent the Series engages in hedging
transactions in futures contracts and options thereon, it may earn both
short-term and long-term capital gain or loss. Under the Internal Revenue Code,
special rules apply to the treatment of certain options and futures contracts
(Section 1256 contracts). At the end of each year, such investments held by the
Series will be required to be "marked to market" for federal income tax
purposes; that is, treated as having been sold at market value. Sixty percent of
any gain or loss recognized on these "deemed sales" and on actual dispositions
will be treated as long-term capital gain or loss, and the remainder will be
treated as short-term capital gain or loss. See "Distributions and Tax
Information" in the Statement of Additional Information.
Gain or loss realized by the Series from the sale of securities generally will
be treated as capital gain or loss; however, gain from the sale of certain
securities (including municipal obligations) will be treated as ordinary income
to the extent of any "market discount." Market discount generally is the
difference, if any, between the price paid by the Series for the security and
the principal amount of the security (or, in the case of a security issued at an
original issue discount, the revised issue price of the security). The market
discount rule does not apply to any security that was acquired by the Series at
its original issue. See "Distributions and Tax Information" in the Statement of
Additional Information.
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TAXATION OF SHAREHOLDERS
In general, the character of tax-exempt interest distributed by the Series
will flow through as tax-exempt interest to its shareholders provided that 50%
or more of the value of its assets at the end of each quarter of its taxable
year is invested in state, municipal and other obligations, the interest on
which is excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes. During
normal market conditions, at least 80% of the Series' total assets will be
invested in such obligations. See "How the Fund Invests--Investment Objective
and Policies."
Any dividends out of net taxable investment income, together with
distributions of net short-term gains (I.E., the excess of net short-term
capital gains over net long-term capital losses) distributed to shareholders,
will be taxable as ordinary income to the shareholder whether or not reinvested.
Any net capital gains (I.E., the excess of net long-term capital gains over net
short-term capital losses) distributed to shareholders will be taxable as
long-term capital gains to the shareholders, whether or not reinvested and
regardless of the length of time a shareholder has owned his or her shares. The
maximum long-term capital gains rate for individuals is 28%. The maximum
long-term capital gains rate for corporate shareholders currently is the same as
the maximum tax rate for ordinary income.
Any gain or loss realized upon a sale or redemption of Series shares by a
shareholder who is not a dealer in securities will be treated as long-term
capital gain or loss if the shares have been held more than one year and
otherwise as short-term capital gain or loss. Any such loss, however, although
otherwise treated as a short-term capital loss, will be treated as long-term
capital loss to the extent of any capital gain distributions received by the
shareholder on shares that are held for six months or less. In addition, any
short-term capital loss will be disallowed to the extent of any tax-exempt
dividends received by the shareholder on shares that are held for six months or
less.
The Fund has obtained opinions of counsel to the effect that neither (i) the
conversion of Class B shares into Class A shares nor (ii) the exchange of Class
B or Class C shares for Class A shares constitutes a taxable event for federal
income tax purposes. However, such opinions are not binding on the Internal
Revenue Service.
CERTAIN INVESTORS MAY INCUR FEDERAL ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX LIABILITY AS A
RESULT OF THEIR INVESTMENT IN THE FUND. Tax-exempt interest from certain
municipal obligations (I.E., certain private activity bonds issued after August
7, 1986) will be treated as an item of tax preference for purposes of the
alternative minimum tax. The Fund anticipates that, under regulations to be
promulgated, items of tax preference incurred by the Series will be attributed
to the Series' shareholders, although some portion of such items could be
allocated to the Series itself. Depending upon each shareholder's individual
circumstances, the attribution of items of tax preference incurred by the Series
could result in liability for the shareholder for the alternative minimum tax.
Similarly, the Series could be liable for the alternative minimum tax for items
of tax preference attributed to it. The Series is permitted to invest in
municipal obligations of the type that will produce items of tax preference.
Corporate shareholders in the Series may incur a preference item known as the
"adjustment for current earnings" and corporate shareholders should consult with
their tax advisers with respect to this potential preference item.
Under California law, the taxation of regulated investment companies and their
shareholders was generally conformed to the federal tax law that was in effect
on January 1, 1993. Dividends paid by the Series and derived from interest on
obligations which (when held by an individual) pay interest excludable from
California personal income under California law will be exempt from the
California personal income tax (although not from the California franchise tax).
To the extent a portion of the dividends are derived from interest on debt
obligations other than those described directly above, such portion will be
subject to the California personal income tax even though it may be excludable
from gross income for federal income tax purposes. In addition, distributions of
short-term capital gains realized by the Fund will be taxable to the
shareholders as ordinary income. Distributions of long-term capital gains will
be taxable as such to the shareholders regardless of how long they held their
shares. Under California law, ordinary income and capital gains currently are
taxed at the same rate. With respect to non-corporate shareholders, California
does not treat tax-exempt interest as a tax preference item for purposes of its
alternative minimum tax. To the extent a corporate shareholder receives
dividends which are exempt from California taxation, a portion of such dividends
may be subject to the alternative minimum tax.
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Interest on indebtedness incurred or continued to purchase or carry shares of
the Series will not be deductible for federal or California purposes.
WITHHOLDING TAXES
Under U.S. Treasury Regulations, the Series is required to withhold and remit
to the U.S. Treasury 31% of redemption proceeds on the accounts of those
shareholders who fail to furnish their tax identification numbers on IRS Form
W-9 (or IRS Form W-8 in the case of certain foreign shareholders) with the
required certifications regarding the shareholder's status under the federal
income tax law. Such withholding is also required on taxable dividends and
capital gain distributions made by the Series unless it is reasonably expected
that at least 95% of the distributions of the Series are comprised of tax-exempt
dividends.
Shareholders are advised to consult their own tax advisers regarding specific
questions as to federal, state and local taxes. See "Distributions and Tax
Information" in the Statement of Additional Information.
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS
THE SERIES EXPECTS TO DECLARE DAILY AND PAY MONTHLY DIVIDENDS OF NET
INVESTMENT INCOME, IF ANY, AND MAKE DISTRIBUTIONS AT LEAST ANNUALLY OF ANY
CAPITAL GAINS IN EXCESS OF CAPITAL LOSSES. The Series will elect to treat net
capital losses of approximately $2,225,000 incurred in the ten month period
ended August 31, 1994 as having incurred in the following year. Dividends paid
by the Series with respect to each class of shares, to the extent any dividends
are paid, will be calculated in the same manner, at the same time, on the same
day and will be in the same amount except that each such class will bear its own
distribution charges, generally resulting in lower dividends for Class B and
Class C shares. Distributions of net capital gains, if any, will be paid in the
same amount for each class of shares. See "How the Fund Values its Shares."
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS WILL BE PAID IN ADDITIONAL SHARES OF THE SERIES
BASED ON THE NAV OF EACH CLASS OF THE SERIES ON THE PAYMENT DATE AND RECORD
DATE, RESPECTIVELY, OR SUCH OTHER DATE AS THE TRUSTEES MAY DETERMINE, UNLESS THE
SHAREHOLDER ELECTS IN WRITING NOT LESS THAN FIVE BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE
RECORD DATE TO RECEIVE SUCH DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS IN CASH. Such election
should be submitted to Prudential Mutual Fund Services, Inc., Attention: Account
Maintenance, P.O. Box 15015, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08906-5015. If you hold
shares through Prudential Securities, you should contact your financial adviser
to elect to receive dividends and distributions in cash. The Fund will notify
each shareholder after the close of the Fund's taxable year both of the dollar
amount and the taxable status of that year's dividends and distributions on a
per share basis.
Any taxable dividends or distributions of capital gains paid shortly after a
purchase by an investor will have the effect of reducing the per share net asset
value of the investor's shares by the per share amount of the dividends or
distributions. Such dividends or distributions, although in effect a return of
invested principal, are subject to federal income taxes. Accordingly, prior to
purchasing shares of the the Series, an investor should carefully consider the
impact of taxable dividends and capital gains distributions which are expected
to be or have been announced.
GENERAL INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION OF SHARES
THE FUND WAS ESTABLISHED AS A MASSACHUSETTS BUSINESS TRUST ON MAY 18, 1984, BY
A DECLARATION OF TRUST. The Fund's activities are supervised by its Trustees.
The Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of
full and fractional shares in separate series, currently designated as the
California Series, the California Income Series and the California Money Market
Series. The Series is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares, divided
into three classes, designated Class A, Class B and Class C. Each class of
shares represents an interest in the same assets of the Series and is identical
in all respects except that (i) each class bears different distribution
expenses, (ii) each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to its
distribution and service plan (except that the Fund has agreed with the SEC in
connection with the offering of a
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conversion feature on Class B shares to submit any amendment of the Class A Plan
to both Class A and Class B shareholders), (iii) each class has a different
exchange privilege and (iv) only Class B shares have a conversion feature. See
"How the Fund is Managed--Distributor." The Fund has received an order from the
SEC permitting the issuance and sale of multiple classes of shares. Currently
the Series is offering three classes of shares, designated Class A, Class B and
Class C shares. In accordance with the Fund's Declaration of Trust, the Trustees
may authorize the creation of additional series and classes within such series,
with such preferences, privileges, limitations and voting and dividend rights as
the Trustees may determine.
Shares of the Fund, when issued, are fully paid, nonassessable, fully
transferable and redeemable at the option of the holder. Shares are also
redeemable at the option of the Fund under certain circumstances as described
under "Shareholder Guide--How to Sell Your Shares." Each share of each class of
the Series is equal as to earnings, assets and voting privileges, except as
noted above, and each class bears the expenses related to the distribution of
its shares. Except for the conversion feature applicable to the Class B shares,
there are no conversion, preemptive or other subscription rights. In the event
of liquidation, each share of beneficial interest of each series is entitled to
its portion of all of the Fund's assets after all debt and expenses of the Fund
have been paid. Since Class B and Class C shares generally bear higher
distribution expenses than Class A shares, the liquidation proceeds to
shareholders of those classes are likely to be lower than to Class A
shareholders. The Fund's shares do not have cumulative voting rights for the
election of Trustees.
THE FUND DOES NOT INTEND TO HOLD ANNUAL MEETINGS OF SHAREHOLDERS UNLESS
OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY LAW. THE FUND WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO HOLD MEETINGS OF
SHAREHOLDERS UNLESS, FOR EXAMPLE, THE ELECTION OF TRUSTEES IS REQUIRED TO BE
ACTED UPON BY SHAREHOLDERS UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT. SHAREHOLDERS HAVE
CERTAIN RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO CALL A MEETING UPON A VOTE OF 10% OF THE
FUND'S OUTSTANDING SHARES FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING ON THE REMOVAL OF ONE OR
MORE TRUSTEES OR TO TRANSACT ANY OTHER BUSINESS.
The Declaration of Trust and the By-Laws of the Fund are designed to make the
Fund similar in certain respects to a Massachusetts business corporation. The
principal distinction between a Massachusetts business trust and a Massachusetts
business corporation relates to shareholder liability. Under Massachusetts law,
shareholders of a business trust may, under certain circumstances, be held
personally liable as partners for the obligations of the fund, which is not the
case with a corporation. The Declaration of Trust of the Fund provides that
shareholders shall not be subject to any personal liability for the acts or
obligations of the Fund and that every written obligation, contract, instrument
or undertaking made by the Fund shall contain a provision to the effect that the
shareholders are not individually bound thereunder.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This Prospectus, including the Statement of Additional Information which has
been incorporated by reference herein, does not contain all the information set
forth in the Registration Statement filed by the Fund with the SEC under the
Securities Act of 1933. Copies of the Registration Statement may be obtained at
a reasonable charge from the SEC or may be examined, without charge, at the
office of the SEC in Washington, D.C.
SHAREHOLDER GUIDE
HOW TO BUY SHARES OF THE FUND
YOU MAY PURCHASE SHARES OF THE SERIES THROUGH PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES, PRUSEC OR
DIRECTLY FROM THE FUND, THROUGH ITS TRANSFER AGENT, PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL FUND
SERVICES, INC. (PMFS OR THE TRANSFER AGENT), ATTENTION: INVESTMENT SERVICES,
P.O. BOX 15020, NEW BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY 08906-5020. The minimum initial
investment for Class A and Class B shares is $1,000 per class and $5,000 for
Class C shares.The minimum subsequent investment is $100 for all classes. All
minimum investment requirements are waived for certain employee savings plans.
For purchases made through the Automatic
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Savings Accumulation Plan, the minimum initial and subsequent investment is $50.
The minimum initial investment requirement is waived for purchases of Class A
shares effected through an exchange of Class B shares of The BlackRock
Government Income Trust. See "Shareholder Services" below.
An investment in the Series may not be appropriate for tax-exempt or
tax-deferred investors. Such investors should consult their own tax advisers.
THE PURCHASE PRICE IS THE NAV PER SHARE NEXT DETERMINED FOLLOWING RECEIPT OF
AN ORDER BY THE TRANSFER AGENT OR PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES PLUS A SALES CHARGE
WHICH, AT YOUR OPTION, MAY BE IMPOSED EITHER (I) AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE (CLASS
A SHARES) OR (II) ON A DEFERRED BASIS (CLASS B OR CLASS C SHARES). SEE
"ALTERNATIVE PURCHASE PLAN" BELOW. SEE ALSO "HOW THE FUND VALUES ITS SHARES."
Application forms can be obtained from PMFS, Prudential Securities or Prusec.
If a share certificate is desired, it must be requested in writing for each
transaction. Certificates are issued only for full shares. Shareholders who hold
their shares through Prudential Securities will not receive share certificates.
The Fund reserves the right to reject any purchase order (including an
exchange into the Series) or to suspend or modify the continuous offering of its
shares. See "How to Sell Your Shares" below.
Your dealer is responsible for forwarding payment promptly to the Fund. The
Distributor reserves the right to cancel any purchase order for which payment
has not been received by the fifth business day following the investment.
Transactions in shares of the Series may be subject to postage and handling
charges imposed by your dealer.
PURCHASE BY WIRE. For an initial purchase of shares of the Series by wire, you
must first telephone PMFS at (800) 225-1852 (toll-free) to receive an account
number. The following information will be requested: your name, address, tax
identification number, class election, dividend distribution election, amount
being wired and wiring bank. Instructions should then be given by you to your
bank to transfer funds by wire to State Street Bank and Trust Company (State
Street), Boston, Massachusetts, Custody and Shareholder Services Division,
Attention: Prudential California Municipal Fund (California Income Series),
specifying on the wire the account number assigned by PMFS and your name and
identifying the sales charge alternative (Class A, Class B or Class C shares).
If you arrange for receipt by State Street of Federal Funds prior to 4:15
P.M., New York time, on a business day, you may purchase shares of the Series as
of that day.
In making a subsequent purchase order by wire, you should wire State Street
directly and should be sure that the wire specifies Prudential California
Municipal Fund, the name of the Series, Class A, Class B or Class C shares and
your name and individual account number. It is not necessary to call PMFS to
make subsequent purchase orders utilizing Federal Funds. The minimum amount
which may be invested by wire is $1,000.
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ALTERNATIVE PURCHASE PLAN
THE SERIES OFFERS THREE CLASSES OF SHARES (CLASS A, CLASS B AND CLASS C
SHARES) WHICH ALLOWS YOU TO CHOOSE THE MOST BENEFICIAL SALES CHARGE STRUCTURE
FOR YOUR INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES, GIVEN THE AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE AND THE
LENGTH OF TIME YOU EXPECT TO HOLD THE SHARES AND OTHER RELEVANT CIRCUMSTANCES
(ALTERNATIVE PURCHASE PLAN).
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ANNUAL 12B-1 FEES
(AS A % OF AVERAGE
SALES CHARGE DAILY NET ASSETS) OTHER INFORMATION
-------------------------------------- --------------------- --------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
CLASS A Maximum initial sales charge of 3% of .30 of 1% (currently Initial sales charge waived or reduced
the public offering price being charged at a for certain purchases
rate of .10 of 1%)
CLASS B Maximum contingent deferred sales .50 of 1% Shares convert to Class A shares
charge or CDSC of 5% of the lesser of approximately seven years after
the amount invested or the redemption purchase
proceeds; declines to zero after six
years
CLASS C Maximum CDSC of 1% of the lesser of 1% (currently being Shares do not convert to another class
the amount invested or the redemption charged at a rate of
proceeds on redemptions made within .75 of 1%)
one year of purchase
</TABLE>
The three classes of shares represent an interest in the same portfolio of
investments of the Series and have the same rights, except that (i) each class
bears the separate expenses of its Rule 12b-1 distribution and service plan,
(ii) each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to its plan (except as
noted under the heading "General Information--Description of Shares"), and (iii)
only Class B shares have a conversion feature. The three classes also have
separate exchange privileges. See "How to Exchange Your Shares" below. The
income attributable to each class and the dividends payable on the shares of
each class will be reduced by the amount of the distribution fee of each class.
Class B and Class C shares bear the expenses of a higher distribution fee which
will generally cause them to have higher expense ratios and to pay lower
dividends than the Class A shares.
Financial advisers and other sales agents who sell shares of the Series will
receive different compensation for selling Class A, Class B and Class C shares
and will generally receive more compensation initially for selling Class A and
Class B shares than for selling Class C shares.
IN SELECTING A PURCHASE ALTERNATIVE, YOU SHOULD CONSIDER, AMONG OTHER THINGS,
(1) the length of time you expect to hold your investment, (2) the amount of any
applicable sales charge (whether imposed at the time of purchase or redemption)
and distribution-related fees, as noted above, (3) whether you qualify for any
reduction or waiver of any applicable sales charge, (4) the various exchange
privileges among the different classes of shares (see "How to Exchange Your
Shares" below) and (5) the fact that Class B shares automatically convert to
Class A shares approximately seven years after purchase (see "Conversion
Feature--Class B Shares" below).
The following is provided to assist you in determining which method of
purchase best suits your individual circumstances and is based on current fees
and expenses being charged to the Series:
If you intend to hold your investment in the Series for less than 5 years and
do not qualify for a reduced sales charge on Class A shares, since Class A
shares are subject to a maximum initial sales charge of 3% and Class B shares
are subject to a CDSC of 5% which declines to zero over a 6 year period, you
should consider purchasing Class C shares over either Class A or Class B shares.
If you intend to hold your investment for 5 years or more and do not qualify
for a reduced sales charge on Class A shares, since Class B shares convert to
Class A shares approximately 7 years after purchase and because all of your
money would be invested initially in the case of Class B shares, you should
consider purchasing Class B shares over either Class A or Class C shares.
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If you qualify for a reduced sales charge on Class A shares, it may be more
advantageous for you to purchase Class A shares over either Class B or Class C
shares regardless of how long you intend to hold your investment. However,
unlike Class B and Class C shares, you would not have all of your money invested
initially because the sales charge on Class A shares is deducted at the time of
purchase.
If you do not qualify for a reduced sales charge on Class A shares and you
purchase Class C shares, you would have to hold your investment for more than 4
years for the higher cumulative annual distribution-related fee on those shares
to exceed the initial sales charge plus cumulative annual distribution-related
fee on Class A shares. This does not take into account the time value of money,
which further reduces the impact of the higher Class C distribution-related fee
on the investment, fluctuations in net asset value, the effect of the return on
the investment over this period of time or redemptions during which the CDSC is
applicable.
ALL PURCHASES OF $1 MILLION OR MORE, EITHER AS PART OF A SINGLE INVESTMENT OR
UNDER RIGHTS OF ACCUMULATION OR LETTERS OF INTENT, MUST BE FOR CLASS A SHARES.
See "Reduction and Waiver of Initial Sales Charges" below.
CLASS A SHARES
The offering price of Class A shares for investors choosing the initial sales
charge alternative is the next determined NAV plus a sales charge (expressed as
a percentage of the offering price and of the amount invested) as shown in the
following table:
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SALES CHARGE AS SALES CHARGE AS DEALER CONCESSION
PERCENTAGE OF PERCENTAGE OF AS PERCENTAGE OF
AMOUNT OF PURCHASE OFFERING PRICE AMOUNT INVESTED OFFERING PRICE
- --------------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------- --------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Less than $99,999 3.00% 3.09% 3.00%
$100,000 to $249,999 2.50 2.56 2.50
$250,000 to $499,999 1.50 1.52 1.50
$500,000 to $999,999 1.00 1.01 1.00
$1,000,000 and above None None None
<FN>
</TABLE>
Selling dealers may be deemed to be underwriters, as that term is defined in
the Securities Act of 1933.
REDUCTION AND WAIVER OF INITIAL SALES CHARGES. Reduced sales charges are
available through Rights of Accumulation and Letters of Intent. Shares of the
Fund and shares of other Prudential Mutual Funds (excluding money market funds
other than those acquired pursuant to the exchange privilege) may be aggregated
to determine the applicable reduction. See "Purchase and Redemption of Fund
Shares--Reduction and Waiver of Initial Sales Charges--Class A Shares" in the
Statement of Additional Information.
Class A shares may be purchased at NAV, through Prudential Securities or the
Transfer Agent, by the following persons: (a) Trustees and officers of the Fund
and other Prudential Mutual Funds, (b) employees of Prudential Securities and
PMF and their subsidiaries and members of the families of such persons who
maintain an "employee related" account at Prudential Securities or the Transfer
Agent, (c) employees and special agents of Prudential and its subsidiaries and
all persons who have retired directly from active service with Prudential or one
of its subsidiaries, (d) registered representatives and employees of dealers who
have entered into a selected dealer agreement with Prudential Securities
provided that purchases at NAV are permitted by such person's employer and (e)
investors who have a business relationship with a financial adviser who joined
Prudential Securities from another investment firm, provided that (i) the
purchase is made within 90 days of the commencement of the financial adviser's
employment at Prudential Securities, (ii) the purchase is made with proceeds of
a redemption of shares of any open-end, non-money market fund sponsored by the
financial adviser's previous employer (other than a fund which imposes a
distribution or service fee of .25 of 1% or less) on which no deferred sales
load, fee or other charge was imposed on redemption and (iii) the financial
adviser served as the client's broker on the previous purchases.
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You must notify the Fund's Transfer Agent either directly or through
Prudential Securities or Prusec that you are entitled to the reduction or waiver
of the sales charge. The reduction or waiver will be granted subject to
confirmation of your entitlement. No initial sales charges are imposed upon
Class A shares acquired upon the reinvestment of dividends and distributions.
See "Purchase and Redemption of Fund Shares--Reduction and Waiver of Initial
Sales Charges--Class A Shares" in the Statement of Additional Information.
CLASS B AND CLASS C SHARES
The offering price of Class B and Class C shares for investors choosing one of
the deferred sales charge alternatives is the NAV next determined following
receipt of an order by the Transfer Agent or Prudential Securities. Although
there is no sales charge imposed at the time of purchase, redemptions of Class B
and Class C shares may be subject to a CDSC. See "How to Sell Your
Shares--Contingent Deferred Sales Charges" below.
HOW TO SELL YOUR SHARES
YOU CAN REDEEM YOUR SHARES OF THE SERIES AT ANY TIME FOR CASH AT THE NAV PER
SHARE NEXT DETERMINED AFTER THE REDEMPTION REQUEST IS RECEIVED IN PROPER FORM BY
THE TRANSFER AGENT OR PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES. SEE "HOW THE FUND VALUES ITS
SHARES." In certain cases, however, redemption proceeds will be reduced by the
amount of any applicable contingent deferred sales charge, as described below.
See "Contingent Deferred Sales Charges" below.
IF YOU HOLD SHARES OF THE SERIES THROUGH PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES, YOU MUST
REDEEM SHARES BY CONTACTING YOUR PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES FINANCIAL ADVISER. IF YOU
HOLD SHARES IN NON-CERTIFICATE FORM, A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR REDEMPTION SIGNED BY
YOU EXACTLY AS THE ACCOUNT IS REGISTERED IS REQUIRED. IF YOU HOLD CERTIFICATES,
THE CERTIFICATES, SIGNED IN THE NAME(S) SHOWN ON THE FACE OF THE CERTIFICATES,
MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE TRANSFER AGENT IN ORDER FOR THE REDEMPTION REQUEST TO BE
PROCESSED. IF REDEMPTION IS REQUESTED BY A CORPORATION, PARTNERSHIP, TRUST OR
FIDUCIARY, WRITTEN EVIDENCE OF AUTHORITY ACCEPTABLE TO THE TRANSFER AGENT MUST
BE SUBMITTED BEFORE SUCH REQUEST WILL BE ACCEPTED. All correspondence and
documents concerning redemptions should be sent to the Fund in care of its
Transfer Agent, Prudential Mutual Fund Services, Inc., Attention: Redemption
Services, P.O. Box 15010, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08906-5010.
If the proceeds of the redemption (a) exceed $50,000, (b) are to be paid to a
person other than the record owner, (c) are to be sent to an address other than
the address on the Transfer Agent's records, or (d) are to be paid to a
corporation, partnership, trust or fiduciary, the signature(s) on the redemption
request and on the certificates, if any, or stock power must be guaranteed by an
"eligible guarantor institution." An "eligible guarantor institution" includes
any bank, broker, dealer or credit union. The Transfer Agent reserves the right
to request additional information from, and make reasonable inquiries of, any
eligible guarantor institution. For clients of Prusec, a signature guarantee may
be obtained from the agency or office manager of most Prudential Insurance and
Financial Services or Preferred Services offices.
PAYMENT FOR SHARES PRESENTED FOR REDEMPTION WILL BE MADE BY CHECK WITHIN SEVEN
DAYS AFTER RECEIPT BY THE TRANSFER AGENT OF THE CERTIFICATE AND/OR WRITTEN
REQUEST EXCEPT AS INDICATED BELOW. IF YOU HOLD SHARES THROUGH PRUDENTIAL
SECURITIES, PAYMENT FOR SHARES PRESENTED FOR REDEMPTION WILL BE CREDITED TO YOUR
PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES ACCOUNT, UNLESS YOU INDICATE OTHERWISE. Such payment may
be postponed or the right of redemption suspended at times (a) when the New York
Stock Exchange is closed for other than customary weekends and holidays, (b)
when trading on such Exchange is restricted, (c) when an emergency exists as a
result of which disposal by the Series of securities owned by it is not
reasonably practicable or it is not reasonably practicable for the Series fairly
to determine the value of its net assets, or (d) during any other period when
the SEC, by order, so permits; provided that applicable rules and regulations of
the SEC shall govern as to whether the conditions prescribed in (b), (c) or (d)
exist.
PAYMENT FOR REDEMPTION OF RECENTLY PURCHASED SHARES WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL THE
FUND OR ITS TRANSFER AGENT HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT THE PURCHASE CHECK HAS BEEN
HONORED, UP TO 10 CALENDAR DAYS FROM THE TIME OF RECEIPT OF THE PURCHASE CHECK
BY THE TRANSFER AGENT. SUCH DELAY MAY BE AVOIDED BY PURCHASING SHARES BY WIRE OR
BY CERTIFIED OR OFFICIAL BANK CHECK.
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REDEMPTION IN KIND. If the Trustees determine that it would be detrimental to
the best interests of the remaining shareholders of the Fund to make payment
wholly or partly in cash, the Fund may pay the redemption price in whole or in
part by a distribution in kind of securities from the investment portfolio of
the Series of the Fund, in lieu of cash, in conformity with applicable rules of
the SEC. Securities will be readily marketable and will be valued in the same
manner as in a regular redemption. See "How the Fund Values its Shares." If your
shares are redeemed in kind, you will incur transaction costs in converting the
assets into cash. The Fund, however, has elected to be governed by Rule 18f-1
under the Investment Company Act, under which the Fund is obligated to redeem
shares solely in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of the net asset value
of the Fund during any 90-day period for any one shareholder.
INVOLUNTARY REDEMPTION. In order to reduce expenses of the Fund, the Trustees
may redeem all of the shares of any shareholder, other than a shareholder which
is an IRA or other tax-deferred retirement plan, whose account has a net asset
value of less than $500 due to a redemption. The Fund will give such
shareholders 60 days' prior written notice in which to purchase sufficient
additional shares to avoid such redemption. No contingent deferred sales charge
will be imposed on any involuntary redemption.
30-DAY REPURCHASE PRIVILEGE. If you redeem your shares and have not previously
exercised the repurchase privilege, you may reinvest any portion or all of the
proceeds of such redemption in shares of the Series at the NAV next determined
after the order is received, which must be within 30 days after the date of the
redemption. No sales charge will apply to such repurchases. You will receive PRO
RATA credit for any contingent deferred sales charge paid in connection with the
redemption of Class B or Class C shares. You must notify the Fund's Transfer
Agent, either directly or through Prudential Securities or Prusec, at the time
the repurchase privilege is exercised that you are entitled to credit for the
contingent deferred sales charge previously paid. Exercise of the repurchase
privilege will generally not affect federal income tax treatment of any gain
realized upon redemption. If the redemption resulted in a loss, some or all of
the loss, depending on the amount reinvested, will not be allowed for federal
income tax purposes.
CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGES
Redemptions of Class B shares will be subject to a contingent deferred sales
charge or CDSC declining from 5% to zero over a six-year period. Class C shares
redeemed within one year of purchase will be subject to a 1% CDSC. The CDSC will
be deducted from the redemption proceeds and reduce the amount paid to you. The
CDSC will be imposed on any redemption by you which reduces the current value of
your Class B or Class C shares to an amount which is lower than the amount of
all payments by you for shares during the preceding six years, in the case of
Class B shares, and one year, in the case of Class C shares. A CDSC will be
applied on the lesser of the original purchase price or the current value of the
shares being redeemed. Increases in the value of your shares or shares purchased
through reinvestment of dividends or distributions are not subject to a CDSC.
The amount of any contingent deferred sales charge will be paid to and retained
by the Distributor. See "How the Fund is Managed--Distributor" and "Waiver of
the Contingent Deferred Sales Charges--Class B Shares" below.
The amount of the CDSC, if any, will vary depending on the number of years
from the time of payment for the purchase of shares until the time of redemption
of such shares. Solely for purposes of determining the number of years from the
time of any payment for the purchase of shares, all payments during a month will
be aggregated and deemed to have been made on the last day of the month. The
CDSC will be calculated from the first day of the month after the initial
purchase, excluding the time shares were held in a money market fund. See "How
to Exchange Your Shares."
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The following table sets forth the rates of the CDSC applicable to redemptions
of Class B shares:
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CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES
CHARGE AS A
YEAR PERCENTAGE OF DOLLARS
SINCE PURCHASE INVESTED OR
PAYMENT MADE REDEMPTION PROCEEDS
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First........................................................ 5.0%
Second....................................................... 4.0%
Third........................................................ 3.0%
Fourth....................................................... 2.0%
Fifth........................................................ 1.0%
Sixth........................................................ 1.0%
Seventh...................................................... None
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In determining whether a CDSC is applicable to a redemption, the calculation
will be made in a manner that results in the lowest possible rate. It will be
assumed that the redemption is made first of amounts representing shares
acquired pursuant to the reinvestment of dividends and distributions; then of
amounts representing the increase in net asset value above the total amount of
payments for the purchase of Series shares made during the preceding six years;
then of amounts representing the cost of shares held beyond the applicable CDSC
period; and finally, of amounts representing the cost of shares held for the
longest period of time within the applicable CDSC period.
For example, assume you purchased 100 Class B shares at $10 per share for a
cost of $1,000. Subsequently, you acquired 5 additional Class B shares through
dividend reinvestment. During the second year after the purchase you decided to
redeem $500 of your investment. Assuming at the time of the redemption the NAV
had appreciated to $12 per share, the value of your Class B shares would be
$1,260 (105 shares at $12 per share). The CDSC would not be applied to the value
of the reinvested dividend shares and the amount which represents appreciation
($260). Therefore, $240 of the $500 redemption proceeds ($500 minus $260) would
be charged at a rate of 4% (the applicable rate in the second year after
purchase) for a total CDSC of $9.60.
For federal income tax purposes, the amount of the CDSC will reduce the gain
or increase the loss, as the case may be, on the amount recognized on the
redemption of shares.
WAIVER OF THE CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGES--CLASS B SHARES. The CDSC will
be waived in the case of a redemption following the death or disability of a
shareholder or, in the case of a trust account, following the death or
disability of the grantor. The waiver is available for total or partial
redemptions of shares owned by a person, either individually or in joint tenancy
(with rights of survivorship), at the time of death or initial determination of
disability, provided that the shares were purchased prior to death or
disability. In addition, the CDSC will be waived on redemptions of shares held
by a Trustee of the Fund.
You must notify the Fund's Transfer Agent either directly or through
Prudential Securities or Prusec, at the time of redemption, that you are
entitled to waiver of the CDSC and provide the Transfer Agent with such
supporting documentation as it may deem appropriate. The waiver will be granted
subject to confirmation of your entitlement. See "Purchase and Redemption of
Fund Shares--Waiver of the Contingent Deferred Sales Charge--Class B Shares" in
the Statement of Additional Information.
A quantity discount may apply to redemptions of Class B shares purchased prior
to August 1, 1994. See "Purchase and Redemption of Fund Shares--Quantity
Discount--Class B Shares Purchased Prior to August 1, 1994" in the Statement of
Additional Information.
CONVERSION FEATURE--CLASS B SHARES
Class B shares will automatically convert to Class A shares on a quarterly
basis approximately seven years after purchase. It is currently anticipated that
conversions will occur during the months of February, May, August and November
commencing in or about February 1995. Conversions will be effected at relative
net asset value without the imposition of any additional sales charge.
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Since the Fund tracks amounts paid rather than the number of shares bought on
each purchase of Class B shares, the number of Class B shares eligible to
convert to Class A shares (excluding shares acquired through the automatic
reinvestment of dividends and other distributions) (the Eligible Shares) will be
determined on each conversion date in accordance with the following formula: (i)
the ratio of (a) the amounts paid for Class B shares purchased at least seven
years prior to the conversion date to (b) the total amount paid for all Class B
shares purchased and then held in your account (ii) multiplied by the total
number of Class B shares purchased and then held in your account. Each time any
Eligible Shares in your account convert to Class A shares, all shares or amounts
representing Class B shares then in your account that were acquired through the
automatic reinvestment of dividends and other distributions will convert to
Class A shares.
For purposes of determining the number of Eligible Shares, if the Class B
shares in your account on any conversion date are the result of multiple
purchases at different net asset values per share, the number of Eligible Shares
calculated as described above will generally be either more or less than the
number of shares actually purchased approximately seven years before such
conversion date. For example, if 100 shares were initially purchased at $10 per
share (for a total of $1,000) and a second purchase of 100 shares was
subsequently made at $11 per share (for a total of $1,100), 95.24 shares would
convert approximately seven years from the initial purchase (I.E., $1,000
divided by $2,100 (47.62%) multiplied by 200 shares equals 95.24 shares). The
Manager reserves the right to modify the formula for determining the number of
Eligible Shares in the future as it deems appropriate on notice to shareholders.
Since annual distribution-related fees are lower for Class A shares than Class
B shares, the per share net asset value of the Class A shares may be higher than
that of the Class B shares at the time of conversion. Thus, although the
aggregate dollar value will be the same, you may receive fewer Class A shares
than Class B shares converted. See "How the Fund Values its Shares."
For purposes of calculating the applicable holding period for conversions, all
payments for Class B shares during a month will be deemed to have been made on
the last day of the month, or for Class B shares acquired through exchange, or a
series of exchanges, on the last day of the month in which the original payment
for purchases of such Class B shares was made. For Class B shares previously
exchanged for shares of a money market fund, the time period during which such
shares were held in the money market fund will be excluded. For example, Class B
shares held in a money market fund for one year will not convert to Class A
shares until approximately eight years from purchase. For purposes of measuring
the time period during which shares are held in a money market fund, exchanges
will be deemed to have been made on the last day of the month. Class B shares
acquired through exchange will convert to Class A shares after expiration of the
conversion period applicable to the original purchase of such shares. The
conversion feature described above will not be implemented and, consequently,
the first conversion of Class B shares will not occur before February 1995, but
as soon thereafter as practicable. At that time all amounts representing Class B
shares then outstanding beyond the applicable conversion period will
automatically convert to Class A shares together with all shares or amounts
representing Class B shares acquired through the automatic reinvestment of
dividends and distributions then held in your account.
The conversion feature may be subject to the continuing availability of
opinions of counsel or rulings of the Internal Revenue Service (i) that the
dividends and other distributions paid on Class A, Class B and Class C shares
will not constitute "preferential dividends" under the Internal Revenue Code and
(ii) that the conversion of shares does not constitute a taxable event. The
conversion of Class B shares into Class A shares may be suspended if such
opinions or rulings are no longer available. If conversions are suspended, Class
B shares of the Series will continue to be subject, possibly indefinitely, to
their higher annual distribution and service fee.
HOW TO EXCHANGE YOUR SHARES
AS A SHAREHOLDER OF THE SERIES, YOU HAVE AN EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE WITH THE OTHER
SERIES OF THE FUND AND CERTAIN OTHER PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL FUNDS (THE EXCHANGE
PRIVILEGE), INCLUDING ONE OR MORE SPECIFIED MONEY MARKET FUNDS, SUBJECT TO THE
MINIMUM INVESTMENT REQUIREMENTS OF SUCH FUNDS. CLASS A, CLASS B AND CLASS C
SHARES OF THE SERIES MAY BE EXCHANGED FOR CLASS A, CLASS B AND CLASS C SHARES,
RESPECTIVELY, OF THE OTHER SERIES OF THE FUND OR ANOTHER FUND ON THE BASIS OF
THE RELATIVE NAV. No sales charge will be imposed at the time of the exchange.
Any applicable CDSC payable upon the redemption of shares exchanged will be
calculated from the first day of the month after the initial purchase, excluding
the time shares were held in a money market fund. Class B and Class C shares may
not be exchanged into money market funds other than
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Prudential Special Money Market Fund. For purposes of calculating the holding
period applicable to the Class B conversion feature, the time period during
which Class B shares were held in a money market fund will be excluded. See
"Conversion Feature--Class B Shares" above. An exchange will be treated as a
redemption and purchase for tax purposes. See "Shareholder Investment
Account--Exchange Privilege" in the Statement of Additional Information.
IN ORDER TO EXCHANGE SHARES BY TELEPHONE, YOU MUST AUTHORIZE TELEPHONE
EXCHANGES ON YOUR INITIAL APPLICATION FORM OR BY WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE TRANSFER
AGENT AND HOLD SHARES IN NON-CERTIFICATE FORM. Thereafter, you may call the Fund
at (800) 225-1852 to execute a telephone exchange of shares, weekdays, except
holidays, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M., New York time. For your
protection and to prevent fraudulent exchanges, your telephone call will be
recorded and you will be asked to provide your personal identification number. A
written confirmation of the exchange transaction will be sent to you. NEITHER
THE FUND NOR ITS AGENTS WILL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, LIABILITY OR COST WHICH
RESULTS FROM ACTING UPON INSTRUCTIONS REASONABLY BELIEVED TO BE GENUINE UNDER
THE FOREGOING PROCEDURES. All exchanges will be made on the basis of the
relative NAV of the two funds (or series) next determined after the request is
received in good order. The Exchange Privilege is available only in states where
the exchange may legally be made.
IF YOU HOLD SHARES THROUGH PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES, YOU MUST EXCHANGE YOUR
SHARES BY CONTACTING YOUR PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES FINANCIAL ADVISER.
IF YOU HOLD CERTIFICATES, THE CERTIFICATES, SIGNED IN THE NAME(S) SHOWN ON THE
FACE OF THE CERTIFICATES, MUST BE RETURNED IN ORDER FOR THE SHARES TO BE
EXCHANGED. SEE "HOW TO SELL YOUR SHARES" ABOVE.
You may also exchange shares by mail by writing to Prudential Mutual Fund
Services, Inc., Attention: Exchange Processing, P.O. Box 15010, New Brunswick,
New Jersey 08906-5010.
IN PERIODS OF SEVERE MARKET OR ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, THE TELEPHONE EXCHANGE OF
SHARES MAY BE DIFFICULT TO IMPLEMENT AND SHAREHOLDERS SHOULD MAKE EXCHANGES BY
MAIL BY WRITING TO PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL FUND SERVICES, INC., AT THE ADDRESS NOTED
ABOVE.
SPECIAL EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE. Commencing in or about February 1995, a special
exchange privilege is available for shareholders who qualify to purchase Class A
shares at NAV. See "Alternative Purchase Plan--Class A Shares--Reduction and
Waiver of Initial Sales Charges" above. Under this exchange privilege, amounts
representing any Class B and Class C shares (which are not subject to a CDSC)
held in such a shareholder's account will be automatically exchanged for Class A
shares on a quarterly basis, unless the shareholder elects otherwise. It is
currently anticipated that this exchange will occur quarterly in February, May,
August and November. Eligibility for this exchange privilege will be calculated
on the business day prior to the date of the exchange. Amounts representing
Class B or Class C shares which are not subject to a CDSC include the following:
(1) amounts representing Class B or Class C shares acquired pursuant to the
automatic reinvestment of dividends and distributions, (2) amounts representing
the increase in the net asset value above the total amount of payments for the
purchase of Class B or Class C shares and (3) amounts representing Class B or
Class C shares held beyond the applicable CDSC period. Class B and Class C
shareholders must notify the Transfer Agent either directly or through
Prudential Securities or Prusec that they are eligible for this special exchange
privilege.
The Exchange Privilege may be modified or terminated at any time on 60 days'
notice to shareholders.
SHAREHOLDER SERVICES
In addition to the Exchange Privilege, as a shareholder in the Series, you can
take advantage of the following services and privileges:
-AUTOMATIC REINVESTMENT OF DIVIDENDS AND/OR DISTRIBUTIONS WITHOUT A SALES
CHARGE. For your convenience, all dividends and distributions are automatically
reinvested in full and fractional shares of the Series at NAV without a sales
charge. You may direct the Transfer Agent in writing not less than 5 full
business days prior to the record date to have subsequent dividends and/or
distributions sent in cash rather than reinvested. If you hold shares through
Prudential Securities, you should contact your financial adviser.
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-AUTOMATIC SAVINGS ACCUMULATION PLAN (ASAP). Under ASAP you may make regular
purchases of the Series' shares in amounts as little as $50 via an automatic
debit to a bank account or Prudential Securities account (including a Command
Account). For additional information about this service, you may contact your
Prudential Securities financial adviser, Prusec representative or the Transfer
Agent directly.
-SYSTEMATIC WITHDRAWAL PLAN. A systematic withdrawal plan is available to
shareholders which provides for monthly or quarterly checks. Withdrawals of
Class B and Class C shares may be subject to a CDSC. See "How to Sell Your
Shares-- Contingent Deferred Sales Charges" above.
-REPORTS TO SHAREHOLDERS. The Fund will send you annual and semi-annual
reports. The financial statements appearing in annual reports are audited by
independent accountants. In order to reduce duplicate mailing and printing
expenses, the Fund will provide one annual and semi-annual shareholder report
and annual prospectus per household. You may request additional copies of such
reports by calling (800) 225-1852 or by writing to the Fund at One Seaport
Plaza, New York, New York 10292. In addition, monthly unaudited financial data
is available upon request from the Fund.
-SHAREHOLDER INQUIRIES. Inquiries should be addressed to the Fund at One
Seaport Plaza, New York, New York 10292, or by telephone, at (800) 225-1852
(toll-free) or, from outside the U.S.A., at (908) 417-7555 (collect).
For additional information regarding the services and privileges described
above, see "Shareholder Investment Account" in the Statement of Additional
Information.
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DESCRIPTION OF SECURITY RATINGS
MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE
BOND RATINGS
Aaa: Bonds which are rated Aaa are judged to be of the best quality. They
carry the smallest degree of investment risk and are generally referred to as
"gilt edged". Interest payments are protected by a large or by an exceptionally
stable margin and principal is secure. While the various protective elements are
likely to change, such changes as can be visualized are most unlikely to impair
the fundamentally strong position of such issues.
Aa: Bonds which are rated Aa are judged to be of high quality by all
standards. Together with the Aaa group, they comprise what are generally known
as high grade bonds. They are rated lower than Aaa bonds because margins of
protection may not be as large as in Aaa securities or fluctuation of protective
elements may be of greater amplitude or there may be other elements present
which make the long-term risks appear somewhat larger than in Aaa securities.
A: Bonds which are rated A possess many favorable investment attributes and
are to be considered as upper-medium-grade obligations. Factors giving security
to principal and interest are considered adequate but elements may be present
which suggest a susceptibility to impairment sometime in the future.
Baa: Bonds which are rated Baa are considered as medium grade obligations,
I.E., they are neither highly protected nor poorly secured. Interest payments
and principal security appear adequate for the present, but certain protective
elements may be lacking or may be characteristically unreliable over any great
length of time. Such bonds lack outstanding investment characteristics and in
fact have speculative characteristics as well.
Ba: Bonds which are rated Ba are judged to have speculative elements; their
future cannot be considered as well assured. Often the protection of interest
and principal payments may be very moderate, and thereby not well safeguarded
during both good and bad times over the future. Uncertainty of position
characterizes bonds in this class.
B: Bonds which are rated B generally lack characteristics of the desirable
investment. Assurance of interest and principal payments or of maintenance of
other terms of the contract over any long period of time may be small.
Bonds rated within the Aa, A, Baa, Ba and B categories which Moody's believes
possess the strongest credit attributes within those categories are designated
by the symbols Aa1, A1, Baa1, Ba1 and B1.
Caa: Bonds which are rated Caa are of poor standing. Such issues may be in
default or there may be present elements of danger with respect to principal or
interest.
Ca: Bonds which are rated Ca represent obligations which are speculative in a
high degree. Such issues are often in default or have other marked shortcomings.
C: Bonds which are rated C are the lowest-rated class of bonds, and issues so
rated can be regarded as having extremely poor prospects of ever attaining any
real investment standing.
SHORT-TERM RATINGS
Moody's ratings for tax-exempt notes and other short-term loans are designated
Moody's Investment Grade (MIG). This distinction is in recognition of the
differences between short-term and long-term credit risk.
MIG 1: Loans bearing the designation MIG 1 are of the best quality, enjoying
strong protection by established cash flows, superior liquidity support or
demonstrated broad-based access to the market for refinancing.
MIG 2: Loans bearing the designation MIG 2 are of high quality, with margins
of protection ample although not so large as in the preceding group.
MIG 3: Loans bearing the designation MIG 3 are of favorable quality, with all
security elements accounted for but lacking the strength of the preceding
grades.
MIG 4: Loans bearing the designation MIG 4 are of adequate quality.
Protection commonly regarded and required of an investment security is present
and although not distinctly or predominantly speculative, there is specific
risk.
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SHORT-TERM DEBT RATINGS
Moody's Short-Term Debt Ratings are opinions of the ability of issuers to
repay punctually senior debt obligations which have an original maturity not
exceeding one year.
Prime-1: Issuers rated Prime-1 (or supporting institutions) have a superior
ability for repayment of senior short-term debt obligations.
Prime-2: Issuers rated Prime-2 (or supporting institutions) have a strong
ability for repayment of senior short-term debt obligations.
Prime-3: Issuers rated Prime-3 (or supporting institutions) have an
acceptable ability for repayment of senior short-term debt obligations.
Not Prime: Issuers rated Not Prime do not fall within any of the Prime rating
categories.
STANDARD & POOR'S RATINGS GROUP
BOND RATINGS
AAA: Debt rated AAA has the highest rating assigned by S&P. Capacity to pay
interest and repay principal is extremely strong.
AA: Debt rated AA has a very strong capacity to pay interest and repay
principal and differs from the highest-rated issues only in small degree.
A: Debt rated A has a strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal
although it is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in
circumstances and economic conditions than debt in higher rated categories.
BBB: Debt rated BBB is regarded as having an adequate capacity to pay
interest and repay principal. Whereas it normally exhibits adequate protection
parameters, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more
likely to lead to a weakened capacity to pay interest and repay principal for
debt in this category than in higher-rated categories.
BB, B, CCC, CC and C: Debt rated BB, B, CCC, CC or C is regarded as having
predominantly speculative characteristics with respect to capacity to pay
interest and repay principal. BB indicates the least degree of speculation and C
the highest. While such debt will likely have some quality and protective
characteristics, these are outweighed by large uncertainties or major risk
exposures to adverse conditions.
D: Debt rated D is in payment default. This rating is used when interest
payments or principal payments are not made on the date due even if the
applicable grace period has not expired, unless S&P believes that such payments
will be made during such grace period.
COMMERCIAL PAPER RATINGS
An S&P Commercial Paper rating is a current assessment of the likelihood of
timely payment of debt considered short-term in the relevant market.
A-1: The A-1 designation indicates that the degree of safety regarding timely
payment is strong. Those issues determined to possess extremely strong safety
characteristics are denoted with a plus sign (+) designation.
A-2: Capacity for timely payment on issues with the designation A-2 is
satisfactory. However, the relative degree of safety is not as high as for
issues designated A-1.
A-3: Issues carrying this designation have adequate capacity for timely
payment. They are, however, more vulnerable to the adverse effects of changes in
circumstances than obligations carrying the higher designations.
MUNICIPAL NOTES
A municipal note rating reflects the liquidity concerns and market access
risks unique to municipal notes. Municipal notes due in three years or less will
likely receive a municipal note rating, while notes maturing beyond three years
will most likely receive a long-term debt rating. Municipal notes are rated
SP-1, SP-2 or SP-3. The designation SP-1 indicates a very strong capacity to pay
principal and interest. Those issues determined to possess extremely strong
safety characteristics are denoted with a plus sign (+) designation. An SP-2
designation indicates a satisfactory capacity to pay principal and interest. An
SP-3 designation indicates speculative capacity to pay principal and interest.
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THE PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL FUND FAMILY
Prudential Mutual Fund Management offers a broad range of mutual funds
designed to meet your individual needs. We welcome you to review the investment
options available through our family of funds. For more information on the
Prudential Mutual Funds, including charges and expenses, contact your Prudential
Securities financial adviser or Prusec representative or telephone the Funds at
(800) 225-1852 for a free prospectus. Read the prospectus carefully before you
invest or send money.
TAXABLE BOND FUNDS
Prudential Adjustable Rate Securities Fund, Inc.
Prudential GNMA Fund, Inc.
Prudential Government Income Fund, Inc.
Prudential Government Securities Trust
Intermediate Term Series
Prudential High Yield Fund, Inc.
Prudential Structured Maturity Fund, Inc.
Income Portfolio
Prudential U.S. Government Fund
The BlackRock Government Income Trust
TAX-EXEMPT BOND FUNDS
Prudential California Municipal Fund
California Series
California Income Series
Prudential Municipal Bond Fund
High Yield Series
Insured Series
Modified Term Series
Prudential Municipal Series Fund
Arizona Series
Florida Series
Georgia Series
Hawaii Income Series
Maryland Series
Massachusetts Series
Michigan Series
Minnesota Series
New Jersey Series
New York Series
North Carolina Series
Ohio Series
Pennsylvania Series
Prudential National Municipals Fund, Inc.
GLOBAL FUNDS
Prudential Europe Growth Fund, Inc.
Prudential Global Fund, Inc.
Prudential Global Genesis Fund, Inc.
Prudential Global Natural Resources Fund, Inc.
Prudential Intermediate Global Income Fund, Inc.
Prudential Pacific Growth Fund, Inc.
Prudential Short-Term Global Income Fund, Inc.
Global Assets Portfolio
Short-Term Global Income Portfolio
Global Utility Fund, Inc.
EQUITY FUNDS
Prudential Allocation Fund
Conservatively Managed Portfolio
Strategy Portfolio
Prudential Equity Fund, Inc.
Prudential Equity Income Fund
Prudential Growth Opportunity Fund, Inc.
Prudential IncomeVertible-R- Fund, Inc.
Prudential Multi-Sector Fund, Inc.
Prudential Strategist Fund, Inc.
Prudential Utility Fund, Inc.
Nicholas-Applegate Fund, Inc.
Nicholas-Applegate Growth Equity Fund
MONEY MARKET FUNDS
- -TAXABLE MONEY MARKET FUNDS
Prudential Government Securities Trust
Money Market Series
U.S. Treasury Money Market Series
Prudential Special Money Market Fund
Money Market Series
Prudential MoneyMart Assets
- -TAX-FREE MONEY MARKET FUNDS
Prudential Tax-Free Money Fund
Prudential California Municipal Fund
California Money Market Series
Prudential Municipal Series Fund
Connecticut Money Market Series
Massachusetts Money Market Series
New Jersey Money Market Series
New York Money Market Series
- -COMMAND FUNDS
Command Money Fund
Command Government Fund
Command Tax-Free Fund
- -INSTITUTIONAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS
Prudential Institutional Liquidity Portfolio, Inc.
Institutional Money Market Series
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No dealer, sales representative or any other person has been authorized to give
any information or to make any representations, other than those contained in
this Prospectus, in connection with the offer contained herein, and, if given or
made, such other information or representations must not be relied upon as
having been authorized by the Fund or the Distributor. This Prospectus does not
constitute an offer by the Fund or by the Distributor to sell or a solicitation
of any offer to buy any of the securities offered hereby in any jurisdiction to
any person to whom it is unlawful to make such offer in such jurisdiction.
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FUND HIGHLIGHTS...................................................... 2
Risk Factors and Special Characteristics........................... 2
FUND EXPENSES........................................................ 4
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS................................................. 5
HOW THE FUND INVESTS................................................. 8
Investment Objective and Policies.................................. 8
Other Investments and Policies..................................... 13
Investment Restrictions............................................ 13
HOW THE FUND IS MANAGED.............................................. 14
Manager............................................................ 14
Distributor........................................................ 14
Portfolio Transactions............................................. 17
Custodian and Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent............... 17
HOW THE FUND VALUES ITS SHARES....................................... 17
HOW THE FUND CALCULATES PERFORMANCE.................................. 17
TAXES, DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS................................... 18
GENERAL INFORMATION.................................................. 20
Description of Shares.............................................. 20
Additional Information............................................. 21
SHAREHOLDER GUIDE.................................................... 21
How to Buy Shares of the Fund...................................... 21
Alternative Purchase Plan.......................................... 23
How to Sell Your Shares............................................ 25
Conversion Feature--Class B Shares................................. 27
How to Exchange Your Shares........................................ 28
Shareholder Services............................................... 29
DESCRIPTION OF SECURITY RATINGS...................................... A-1
THE PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL FUND FAMILY.................................... B-1
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MF146A 444-1272
Class A: 744313-30-5
CUSIP Nos.: Class B: 744313-40-4
Class C: 744313-80-0
PROSPECTUS
December 30,
1994
PRUDENTIAL
CALIFORNIA
MUNICIPAL FUND
(CALIFORNIA INCOME SERIES)
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PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
(CALIFORNIA MONEY MARKET SERIES)
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PROSPECTUS DATED DECEMBER 30, 1994
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Prudential California Municipal Fund (the "Fund") (California Money Market
Series) (the "Series") is one of three series of an open-end, management
investment company, or mutual fund. This Series is diversified and is designed
to provide the highest level of current income that is exempt from California
State and federal income taxes consistent with liquidity and the preservation of
capital. The net assets of the Series are invested primarily in short-term,
tax-exempt California State, municipal and local debt obligations and
obligations of other qualifying issuers. There can be no assurance that the
Series' investment objective will be achieved. See "How the Fund
Invests--Investment Objective and Policies." The Fund's address is One Seaport
Plaza, New York, New York 10292, and its telephone number is (800) 225-1852.
Shares of the Series are sold without a sales charge. The Series is subject to
an annual charge of .125% of its average daily net assets pursuant to the
Distribution and Service Plan. See "How the Fund is Managed--Distributor."
AN INVESTMENT IN THE SERIES IS NEITHER INSURED NOR GUARANTEED BY THE U.S.
GOVERNMENT AND THERE CAN BE NO ASSURANCE THAT THE SERIES WILL BE ABLE TO
MAINTAIN A STABLE NET ASSET VALUE OF $1.00 PER SHARE. SEE "HOW THE FUND VALUES
ITS SHARES."
This Prospectus sets forth concisely the information about the Fund and the
California Money Market Series that a prospective investor should know before
investing. Additional information about the Fund has been filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission in a Statement of Additional Information
dated December 30, 1994, which information is incorporated herein by reference
(is legally considered a part of this Prospectus) and is available without
charge upon request to Prudential California Municipal Fund at the address or
telephone number noted above.
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INVESTORS ARE ADVISED TO READ THIS PROSPECTUS AND RETAIN IT FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
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THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION NOR HAS THE SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE
ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A
CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
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FUND HIGHLIGHTS
The following summary is intended to highlight certain information contained
in this Prospectus and is qualified in its entirety by the more detailed
information appearing elsewhere herein.
WHAT IS PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND?
Prudential California Municipal Fund is a mutual fund whose shares are
offered in three series, each of which operates as a separate fund. A mutual
fund pools the resources of investors by selling its shares to the public
and investing the proceeds of such sale in a portfolio of securities
designed to achieve its investment objective. Technically, the Fund is an
open-end, management investment company. Only the California Money Market
Series is offered through this Prospectus.
WHAT IS THE SERIES' INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE?
The Series' investment objective is to provide the highest level of
current income that is exempt from California State and federal income taxes
consistent with liquidity and the preservation of capital. It seeks to
achieve this investment by investing primarily in short-term California
State, municipal and local government obligations and obligations of other
qualifying issuers, such as issuers located in Puerto Rico, the Virgin
Islands and Guam, which pay income exempt, in the opinion of counsel, from
California State and federal income taxes (California Obligations). There
can be no assurance that the Series' investment objective will be achieved.
See "How the Fund Invests--Investment Objective and Policies" at page 6.
RISK FACTORS AND SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS
It is anticipated that the net asset value of the Series will remain
constant at $1.00 per share, although this cannot be assured. In order to
maintain such constant net asset value, the Series will value its portfolio
securities at amortized cost. While this method provides certainty in
valuation, it may result in periods during which the value of a security in
the Series' portfolio, as determined by amortized cost, is higher or lower
than the price the Series would receive if it sold such security. See "How
the Fund Values its Shares" at page 12.
In seeking to achieve its investment objective, the Series will invest
more than 80% of the value of its total assets in California Obligations.
This degree of investment concentration makes the Series particularly
susceptible to factors adversely affecting issuers of California
Obligations. See "How the Fund Invests--Investment Objective and Policies--
Special Considerations" at page 8.
WHO MANAGES THE FUND?
Prudential Mutual Fund Management, Inc. (PMF or the Manager) is the
Manager of the Fund and is compensated for its services at an annual rate of
.50 of 1% of the Series' average daily net assets. As of September 30, 1994,
PMF served as manager or administrator to 68 investment companies, including
38 mutual funds, with aggregate assets of approximately $47 billion. The
Prudential Investment Corporation (PIC or the Subadviser) furnishes
investment advisory services in connection with the management of the Fund
under a Subadvisory Agreement with PMF. See "How the Fund is
Managed--Manager" at page 10.
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WHO DISTRIBUTES THE SERIES' SHARES?
Prudential Mutual Fund Distributors, Inc. (PMFD) acts as the Distributor
of the Series' shares. The Series currently reimburses PMFD for expenses
related to the distribution of the Series' shares at an annual rate of up to
.125 of 1% of the average daily net assets of the Series. See "How the Fund
is Managed--Distributor" at page 10.
WHAT IS THE MINIMUM INVESTMENT?
The minimum initial investment is $1,000. The minimum subsequent
investment is $100. There is no minimum investment requirement for certain
employee savings plans. For purchases made through the Automatic Savings
Accumulation Plan, the minimum initial and subsequent investment is $50. See
"Shareholder Guide--How to Buy Shares of the Fund" at page 15 and
"Shareholder Guide--Shareholder Services" at page 21.
HOW DO I PURCHASE SHARES?
You may purchase shares of the Series through Prudential Securities
Incorporated (Prudential Securities or PSI), Pruco Securities Corporation
(Prusec) or directly from the Fund through its transfer agent, Prudential
Mutual Fund Services, Inc. (PMFS or the Transfer Agent), at the net asset
value per share (NAV) next determined after receipt of your purchase order
by the Transfer Agent or Prudential Securities. See "How the Fund Values its
Shares" at page 12 and "Shareholder Guide-- How to Buy Shares of the Fund"
at page 15.
HOW DO I SELL MY SHARES?
You may redeem shares of the Series at any time at the NAV next determined
after Prudential Securities or the Transfer Agent receives your sell order.
See "Shareholder Guide--How to Sell Your Shares" at page 18.
HOW ARE DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS PAID?
The Series expects to declare daily and pay monthly dividends of net
investment income and short-term capital gains. Dividends and distributions
will be automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Series at NAV
unless you request that they be paid to you in cash. See "Taxes, Dividends
and Distributions" at page 12.
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FUND EXPENSES
(CALIFORNIA MONEY MARKET SERIES)
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SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTION EXPENSES
Maximum Sales Load Imposed on Purchases....................................... None
Maximum Sales Load Imposed on Reinvested Dividends............................ None
Deferred Sales Load........................................................... None
Redemption Fees............................................................... None
Exchange Fee.................................................................. None
ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES
(as a percentage of average net assets)
Management Fees.............................................................. .500%
12b-1 Fees................................................................... .125%
Other Expenses............................................................... .106 %
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Total Fund Operating Expenses................................................ .731 %
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EXAMPLE 1 YEAR 3 YEARS 5 YEARS 10 YEARS
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You would pay the following expenses on a $1,000
investment, assuming (1) 5% annual return and (2)
redemption at the end of each time period:......... $ 7 $ 23 $ 41 $ 91
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The above example is based on data for the Series' fiscal year ended August
31, 1994. THE EXAMPLE SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED A REPRESENTATION OF PAST OR
FUTURE EXPENSES. ACTUAL EXPENSES MAY BE GREATER OR LESS THAN THOSE SHOWN.
The purpose of this table is to assist an investor in understanding the
various costs and expenses that an investor in the Series will bear, whether
directly or indirectly. For more complete descriptions of the various costs
and expenses, see "How the Fund is Managed." "Other Expenses" includes
operating expenses of the Series, such as Trustees' and professional fees,
registration fees, reports to shareholders and transfer agency and custodian
fees.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each of the indicated
periods)
The following financial highlights, with respect to the five-year period
ended August 31, 1994, have been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, independent
accountants, whose report thereon was unqualified. This information should be
read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto, which
appear in the Statement of Additional Information. The following financial
highlights contain selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding,
total return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the
periods indicated. This information is based on data contained in the financial
statements.
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YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, MARCH 3, 1989*
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1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 AUGUST 31, 1989
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PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE:
Net asset value, beginning of period.............. $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00
Net investment income and net realized gains...... .02 .02 .03 .04+ .05+ .03+
Dividends and distributions....................... (.02) (.02) (.03) (.04) (.05) (.03)
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Net asset value, end of period.................... $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00
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TOTAL RETURN++:................................... 1.94% 1.86% 2.91% 4.48% 5.59% 3.21%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period (000)................... $300,676 $314,925 $315,890 $341,625 $388,739 $244,180
Average net assets (000).......................... $326,429 $319,464 $339,941 $375,655 $330,581 $174,500
Ratios to average net assets:
Expenses, including distribution fee.......... .73% .76% .76% .63%+ .38%+ .19%**+
Expenses, excluding distribution fee.......... .61% .63% .63% .51%+ .25%+ .08%**+
Net investment income......................... 1.91% 1.83% 2.89% 4.37%+ 5.40%+ 5.57%**+
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* Commencement of investment operations.
** Annualized.
+ Net of expense subsidy and/or management fee waiver.
++ Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale on the last
day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions. Total return
for a period of less than one year is not annualized.
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CALCULATION OF YIELD
THE SERIES CALCULATES ITS "CURRENT YIELD" based on the net change, exclusive
of realized and unrealized gains or losses, in the value of a hypothetical
account over a seven calendar day base period. THE SERIES ALSO CALCULATES ITS
"EFFECTIVE ANNUAL YIELD" ASSUMING DAILY COMPOUNDING AND ITS "TAX-EQUIVALENT
YIELD." Tax-equivalent yield shows the taxable yield an investor would have to
earn from a fully taxable investment in order to equal the Series' tax-free
yield after taxes and is calculated by dividing the Series' current or effective
yield by the result of one minus the State tax rate times one minus the federal
tax rate. The following is an example of the yield calculations as of August 31,
1994:
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Value of hypothetical account at end of period........................ $1.000491758
Value of hypothetical account at beginning of period.................. 1.000000000
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Base period return.................................................... $ .000491758
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CURRENT YIELD (.000491758 X (365/7)).................................. 2.56%
EFFECTIVE ANNUAL YIELD, assuming daily compounding.................... 2.60%
TAX-EQUIVALENT CURRENT YIELD (2.56% DIVIDED BY (1-46.24%))........... 4.76%
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THE YIELD WILL FLUCTUATE FROM TIME TO TIME AND DOES NOT INDICATE FUTURE
PERFORMANCE.
The weighted average life to maturity of the portfolio of the Series on August
31, 1994 was 62 days.
Yield is computed in accordance with a standardized formula described in the
Statement of Additional Information. In addition, comparative performance
information may be used from time to time in advertising or marketing the
Series' shares, including data from Lipper Analytical Services, Inc.,
Morningstar Publications, Inc., IBC/Donoghue's Money Fund Report, The Bank Rate
Monitor, other industry publications, business periodicals and market indices.
HOW THE FUND INVESTS
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND POLICIES
PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND (THE FUND) IS AN OPEN-END, MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANY, OR MUTUAL FUND, CONSISTING OF THREE SEPARATE SERIES. EACH
SERIES OF THE FUND IS MANAGED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CALIFORNIA MONEY MARKET SERIES
(THE SERIES) IS DIVERSIFIED AND ITS INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE THE
HIGHEST LEVEL OF CURRENT INCOME THAT IS EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA STATE AND FEDERAL
INCOME TAXES CONSISTENT WITH LIQUIDITY AND THE PRESERVATION OF CAPITAL. THE
SERIES SEEKS TO ACHIEVE ITS INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE BY INVESTING PRIMARILY IN
SHORT-TERM CALIFORNIA STATE, MUNICIPAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS AND
OBLIGATIONS OF OTHER QUALIFYING ISSUERS, SUCH AS ISSUERS LOCATED IN PUERTO RICO,
THE VIRGIN ISLANDS AND GUAM, WHICH PAY INCOME EXEMPT, IN THE OPINION OF COUNSEL,
FROM CALIFORNIA STATE AND FEDERAL INCOME TAXES (CALIFORNIA OBLIGATIONS). SEE
"INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES" IN THE STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
THERE CAN BE NO ASSURANCE THAT THE SERIES WILL BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE ITS INVESTMENT
OBJECTIVE.
THE SERIES' INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE IS A FUNDAMENTAL POLICY AND, THEREFORE, MAY
NOT BE CHANGED WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE HOLDERS OF A MAJORITY OF THE SERIES'
OUTSTANDING VOTING SECURITIES AS DEFINED IN THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940,
AS AMENDED (THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT). THE SERIES' POLICIES THAT ARE NOT
FUNDAMENTAL MAY BE MODIFIED BY THE TRUSTEES.
Interest on municipal obligations may be a preference item for purposes of the
federal alternative minimum tax. The Series may invest without limit in
municipal obligations that are "private activity bonds" (as defined in the
Internal Revenue Code), the interest on which would be a preference item for
purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax. See "Taxes, Dividends and
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Distributions." California law provides that dividends paid by the Series are
exempt from California State personal income tax for individuals who reside in
California to the extent they are derived from interest payments on California
Obligations. The California Obligations in which the Series may invest include
certain short-term, tax-exempt notes such as Tax Anticipation Notes, Revenue
Anticipation Notes, Bond Anticipation Notes, Construction Loan Notes and certain
variable and floating rate demand notes. See "Investment Objectives and
Policies--Tax-Exempt Securities--Tax-Exempt Notes" in the Statement of
Additional Information. The Series will maintain a dollar-weighted average
maturity of its portfolio of 90 days or less.
THE SERIES MAY INVEST ITS ASSETS IN FLOATING RATE AND VARIABLE RATE
SECURITIES, INCLUDING PARTICIPATION INTERESTS THEREIN, WHICH CONFORM TO THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE AMORTIZED COST VALUATION RULE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. There is no limit on the amount of such
securities that the Series may purchase. Floating rate securities normally have
a rate of interest which is set as a specific percentage of a designated base
rate, such as the rate on Treasury Bonds or Bills or the prime rate at a major
commercial bank. The interest rate on floating rate securities changes
periodically when there is a change in the designated base interest rate.
Variable rate securities provide for a specified periodic adjustment in the
interest rate based on prevailing market rates and generally would allow the
Series to demand payment of the obligation on short notice at par plus accrued
interest, which amount may be more or less than the amount the Series paid for
them.
ALL CALIFORNIA OBLIGATIONS PURCHASED BY THE SERIES WILL, AT THE TIME OF
PURCHASE, HAVE A REMAINING MATURITY OF THIRTEEN MONTHS OR LESS AND BE (I) RATED
IN ONE OF THE TWO HIGHEST RATING CATEGORIES BY AT LEAST TWO NATIONALLY
RECOGNIZED STATISTICAL RATING ORGANIZATIONS ASSIGNING A RATING TO THE SECURITY
OR ISSUER (OR, IF ONLY ONE SUCH RATING ORGANIZATION ASSIGNED A RATING, BY THAT
RATING ORGANIZATION) OR (II) IF UNRATED, OF COMPARABLE QUALITY AS DETERMINED BY
THE INVESTMENT ADVISER UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE TRUSTEES. See "Description
of Tax-Exempt Security Ratings" in the Statement of Additional Information. The
investment adviser will monitor the credit quality of securities purchased for
the Series' portfolio and will limit its investments to those which present
minimal credit risks.
In selecting California Obligations for investment by the Series, the
investment adviser considers ratings assigned by major rating services,
information concerning the financial history and condition of the issuer and its
revenue and expense prospects and, in the case of revenue bonds, the financial
history and condition of the source of revenue to service the bonds. If a
California Obligation held by the Series is assigned a lower rating or ceases to
be rated, the investment adviser under the supervision of the Trustees will
promptly reassess whether that security presents minimal credit risks and
whether the Series should continue to hold the security in its portfolio. If a
portfolio security no longer presents minimal credit risks or is in default, the
Series will dispose of the security as soon as reasonably practicable unless the
Trustees determine that to do so is not in the best interests of the Series and
its shareholders.
The Series utilizes the amortized cost method of valuation in accordance with
regulations issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). See "How the
Fund Values its Shares."
The Series intends to hold portfolio securities to maturity; however, it may
sell any security at any time in order to meet redemption requests or if the
investment adviser believes it advisable, based on an evaluation of the issuer
or of market conditions.
UNDER NORMAL MARKET CONDITIONS, THE SERIES WILL ATTEMPT TO INVEST
SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE VALUE OF ITS ASSETS IN CALIFORNIA OBLIGATIONS. As a
matter of fundamental policy, during normal market conditions the Series' assets
will be invested so that at least 80% of the income will be exempt from
California State and federal income taxes or the Series will have at least 80%
of its total assets invested in California Obligations. During abnormal market
conditions or to provide liquidity, the Series may hold cash or taxable cash
equivalents such as certificates of deposit, bankers acceptances and time
deposits or other short-term taxable investments such as repurchase agreements,
or high grade taxable obligations, including obligations that are exempt from
federal, but not California State, taxation. When, in the opinion of the
investment adviser, abnormal market conditions require a temporary defensive
position, the Series may invest more than 20% of the value of its assets in
short-term debt securities other than California Obligations or may invest its
assets so that more than 20% of the income is subject to California State or
federal income taxes. The Series will treat an investment in a municipal bond
refunded with escrowed U.S. Government securities as U.S. Government securities
for purposes of the Investment Company Act's diversification requirements
provided certain conditions are met. See "Investment Objectives and Policies--In
General" in the Statement of Additional Information.
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THE SERIES MAY ACQUIRE PUT OPTIONS (PUTS) GIVING THE SERIES THE RIGHT TO SELL
SECURITIES HELD IN THE SERIES' PORTFOLIO AT A SPECIFIED EXERCISE PRICE ON A
SPECIFIED DATE. Such puts may be acquired for the purpose of protecting the
Series from a possible decline in the market value of the security to which the
put applies in the event of interest rate fluctuations or, in the case of
liquidity puts, for the purpose of shortening the effective maturity of the
underlying security. The aggregate value of premiums paid to acquire puts held
in the Series' portfolio (other than liquidity puts) may not exceed 10% of the
net asset value of the Series. The acquisition of a put may involve an
additional cost to the Series, by payment of a premium for the put, by payment
of a higher purchase price for securities to which the put is attached or
through a lower effective interest rate.
In addition, there is a credit risk associated with the purchase of puts in
that the issuer of the put may be unable to meet its obligation to purchase the
underlying security. Accordingly, the Series will acquire puts only under the
following circumstances: (1) the put is written by the issuer of the underlying
security and such security is rated (a) in one of the two highest rating
categories by at least two nationally recognized statistical rating
organizations assigning a rating to the security or issuer, or (b) if only one
such rating organization assigned a rating, by that rating organization; or (2)
the put is written by a person other than the issuer of the underlying security
and such person has securities outstanding which are rated within such two
highest quality grades; or (3) the put is backed by a letter of credit or
similar financial guarantee issued by a person having securities outstanding
which are rated within the two highest quality grades of such rating services.
THE SERIES MAY PURCHASE MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS ON A "WHEN-ISSUED" OR "DELAYED
DELIVERY" BASIS, IN EACH CASE WITHOUT LIMIT. When municipal obligations are
offered on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the price and coupon rate
are fixed at the time the commitment to purchase is made, but delivery and
payment for the securities take place at a later date. Normally, the settlement
date occurs within one month of purchase; the purchase price for such securities
includes interest accrued during the period between purchase and settlement, and
therefore, no interest accrues to the economic benefit of the purchaser during
such period. In the case of purchases by the Series, the price that the Series
is required to pay on the settlement date may be in excess of the market value
of the municipal obligations on that date. While securities may be sold prior to
the settlement date, the Series intends to purchase these securities with the
purpose of actually acquiring them unless a sale would be desirable for
investment reasons. At the time the Series makes the commitment to purchase a
municipal obligation on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, it will record
the transaction and reflect the value of the obligation each day in determining
its net asset value. This value may fluctuate from day to day in the same manner
as values of municipal obligations otherwise held by the Series. If the seller
defaults in the sale, the Series could fail to realize the appreciation, if any,
that had occurred. The Series will establish a segregated account with its
Custodian in which it will maintain cash and liquid, high-grade debt obligations
equal in value to its commitments for when-issued or delayed delivery
securities.
THE SERIES MAY PURCHASE SECONDARY MARKET INSURANCE ON CALIFORNIA OBLIGATIONS
WHICH IT HOLDS OR ACQUIRES. Secondary market insurance would be reflected in the
market value of the municipal obligation purchased and may enable the Series to
dispose of a defaulted obligation at a price similar to that of comparable
municipal obligations which are not in default.
Insurance is not a substitute for the basic credit of an issuer, but
supplements the existing credit and provides additional security therefor. While
insurance coverage for the California Obligations held by the Series reduces
credit risk by providing that the insurance company will make timely payment of
principal and interest if the issuer defaults on its obligation to make such
payment, it does not afford protection against fluctuation in the price, I.E.,
the market value, of the municipal obligations caused by changes in interest
rates and other factors, nor in turn against fluctuations in the net asset value
of the shares of the Series.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
BECAUSE THE SERIES WILL INVEST PRIMARILY IN CALIFORNIA OBLIGATIONS AND BECAUSE
IT SEEKS TO MAXIMIZE INCOME DERIVED FROM CALIFORNIA OBLIGATIONS, IT IS MORE
SUSCEPTIBLE TO FACTORS ADVERSELY AFFECTING ISSUERS OF CALIFORNIA OBLIGATIONS
THAN IS A COMPARABLE TAX-EXEMPT MONEY MARKET FUND THAT IS NOT CONCENTRATED IN
SUCH OBLIGATIONS TO THIS DEGREE. An investment in the Series therefore may
involve more risk than an investment in other types of money market funds. The
recent national recession has severely affected several key sectors of
California's economy. In addition, California law could restrict the ability of
the State and its local governmental entities to raise revenues sufficient to
pay certain obligations. The fiscal 1995 budget was approved on time and
contains $40.9 billion in general fund spending, an increase of over 4% from
fiscal 1994. Nevertheless, serious questions have been raised as to the State's
ability to maintain a balanced budget, which is dependent upon $2.8 billion in
new reimbursement from the federal government for the State's cost of serving
illegal immigrants. If the issuers of
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any of the California Obligations are unable to meet their financial obligations
because of earthquakes or for other reasons, the income derived by the Series,
the ability to preserve or realize appreciation of the Series' capital and the
Series' liquidity could be adversely affected.
OTHER INVESTMENTS AND POLICIES
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
The Series may on occasion enter into repurchase agreements whereby the seller
of a security agrees to repurchase that security from the Series at a mutually
agreed-upon time and price. The period of maturity is usually quite short,
possibly overnight or a few days, although it may extend over a number of
months. The resale price is in excess of the purchase price, reflecting an
agreed-upon rate of return effective for the period of time the Series' money is
invested in the security. The Series' repurchase agreements will at all times be
fully collateralized in an amount at least equal to the purchase price,
including accrued interest earned on the underlying securities. The instruments
held as collateral are valued daily and if the value of the instruments
declines, the Series will require additional collateral. If the seller defaults
and the value of the collateral securing the repurchase agreement declines, the
Series may incur a loss. The Series participates in a joint repurchase account
with other investment companies managed by Prudential Mutual Fund Management,
Inc. pursuant to an order of the SEC. See "Investment Objectives and
Policies--Repurchase Agreements" in the Statement of Additional Information.
BORROWING
The Series may borrow an amount equal to no more than 20% of the value of its
total assets (calculated when the loan is made) for temporary, extraordinary or
emergency purposes or for the clearance of transactions. The Series may pledge
up to 20% of the value of its total assets to secure these borrowings. The
Series will not purchase portfolio securities if its borrowings exceed 5% of its
total assets.
ILLIQUID SECURITIES
The Series may invest up to 10% of its net assets in illiquid securities
including repurchase agreements which have a maturity of longer than seven days,
securities with legal or contractual restrictions on resale (restricted
securities) and securities that are not readily marketable. Securities that have
a readily available market are not considered illiquid for purposes of this
limitation. The investment adviser will monitor the liquidity of such restricted
securities under the supervision of the Trustees. See "Investment Objectives and
Policies--Illiquid Securities" in the Statement of Additional Information.
Repurchase agreements subject to demand are deemed to have a maturity equal to
the notice period.
INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS
The Series is subject to certain investment restrictions which, like its
investment objective, constitute fundamental policies. Fundamental policies
cannot be changed without the approval of the holders of a majority of the
Series' outstanding voting securities, as defined in the Investment Company Act.
See "Investment Restrictions" in the Statement of Additional Information.
HOW THE FUND IS MANAGED
THE FUND HAS TRUSTEES WHO, IN ADDITION TO OVERSEEING THE ACTIONS OF THE FUND'S
MANAGER, SUBADVISER AND DISTRIBUTOR, AS SET FORTH BELOW, DECIDE UPON MATTERS OF
GENERAL POLICY. THE FUND'S MANAGER CONDUCTS AND SUPERVISES THE DAILY BUSINESS
OPERATIONS OF THE FUND. THE FUND'S SUBADVISER FURNISHES DAILY INVESTMENT
ADVISORY SERVICES.
For the fiscal year ended August 31, 1994, total expenses of the Series as a
percentage of its average net assets were .73%. See "Financial Highlights."
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MANAGER
PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL FUND MANAGEMENT, INC. (PMF OR THE MANAGER), ONE SEAPORT
PLAZA, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10292, IS THE MANAGER OF THE FUND AND IS COMPENSATED
FOR ITS SERVICES AT AN ANNUAL RATE OF .50 OF 1% OF THE AVERAGE DAILY NET ASSETS
OF THE SERIES. It was incorporated in May 1987 under the laws of the State of
Delaware. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 1994, the Series paid a
management fee of .50 of 1% of the Series' average net assets. See "Manager" in
the Statement of Additional Information.
As of September 30, 1994, PMF served as the manager to 38 open-end investment
companies, constituting all of the Prudential Mutual Funds, and as manager or
administrator to 30 closed-end investment companies with aggregate assets of
approximately $47 billion.
UNDER THE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE FUND, PMF MANAGES THE INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS OF EACH SERIES OF THE FUND AND ALSO ADMINISTERS THE FUND'S BUSINESS
AFFAIRS. See "Manager" in the Statement of Additional Information.
UNDER A SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT BETWEEN PMF AND THE PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT
CORPORATION (PIC OR THE SUBADVISER), PIC FURNISHES INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES
IN CONNECTION WITH THE MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND AND IS REIMBURSED BY PMF FOR ITS
REASONABLE COSTS AND EXPENSES INCURRED IN PROVIDING SUCH SERVICES. Under the
Management Agreement, PMF continues to have responsibility for all investment
advisory services and supervises PIC's performance of such services.
PMF and PIC are wholly-owned subsidiaries of The Prudential Insurance Company
of America (Prudential), a major diversified insurance and financial services
company.
PMF MAY FROM TIME TO TIME AGREE TO WAIVE ALL OR A PORTION OF ITS MANAGEMENT
FEE AND SUBSIDIZE CERTAIN OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE SERIES. The Series is not
required to reimburse PMF for such management fee waiver or expense subsidy. Fee
waivers and expense subsidies will increase the Series' yield. See "Fund
Expenses" and "Calculation of Yield."
DISTRIBUTOR
PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC. (PMFD OR THE DISTRIBUTOR), ONE
SEAPORT PLAZA, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10292, IS A CORPORATION ORGANIZED UNDER THE
LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE AND SERVES AS THE DISTRIBUTOR OF THE SERIES. IT IS
A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PMF.
UNDER A DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE PLAN (THE PLAN) ADOPTED BY THE SERIES UNDER
RULE 12B-1 UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT AND A DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT (THE
DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT), THE DISTRIBUTOR INCURS THE EXPENSES OF DISTRIBUTING THE
SHARES OF THE SERIES. These expenses include account servicing fees paid to, or
on account of, financial advisers of Prudential Securities Incorporated
(Prudential Securities or PSI) and representatives of Pruco Securities
Corporation (Prusec), affiliated broker-dealers, account servicing fees paid to,
or on account of, other broker-dealers or financial institutions (other than
national banks) which have entered into agreements with the Distributor,
advertising expenses, the cost of printing and mailing prospectuses to potential
investors and indirect and overhead costs of Prudential Securities and Prusec
associated with the sale of Series shares, including lease, utility,
communications and sales promotion expenses. The State of Texas requires that
shares of the Series may be sold in that state only by dealers or other
financial institutions which are registered there as broker-dealers.
UNDER THE PLAN, THE SERIES REIMBURSES THE DISTRIBUTOR FOR ITS
DISTRIBUTION-RELATED EXPENSES AT THE ANNUAL RATE OF UP TO .125 OF 1% OF THE
AVERAGE DAILY NET ASSETS OF THE SERIES. Account servicing fees are paid based on
the average balance of the Series' shares held in the accounts of the customers
of financial advisers. The entire distribution fee may be used to pay account
servicing fees.
For the fiscal year ended August 31, 1994, the Series paid PMFD a distribution
fee equal on an annual basis to .125% of the average net assets of the Series.
Amounts paid to the Distributor by the Series will not be used to pay
distribution expenses incurred by any other series of the Fund.
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The Plan provides that it shall continue in effect from year to year provided
that each such continuance is approved annually by a majority vote of the
Trustees of the Fund, including a majority of the Trustees who are not
"interested persons" of the Fund (as defined in the Investment Company Act) and
who have no direct or indirect financial interest in the operation of the Plan
or any agreements related to the Plan. The Trustees are provided with and review
quarterly reports of expenditures under the Plan.
In addition to distribution and service fees paid by the Series under the
Plan, the Manager (or one of its affiliates) may make payments out of its own
resources to dealers and other persons which distribute shares of the Series.
Such payments may be calculated by reference to the net asset value of shares
sold by such persons or otherwise.
For the fiscal year ended August 31, 1994, PMFD incurred distribution expenses
in the aggregate of $408,036 with respect to the Series, all of which was
recovered through the distribution fee paid by the Series to PMFD. The Fund
records all payments made under the Plan as expenses in the calculation of its
net investment income.
On October 21, 1993, PSI entered into an omnibus settlement with the SEC,
state securities regulators (with the exception of the Texas Securities
Commissioner who joined the settlement on January 18, 1994) and the National
Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (the NASD) to resolve allegations that
from 1980 through 1990 PSI sold certain limited partnership interests in
violation of securities laws to persons for whom such securities were not
suitable and misrepresented the safety, potential returns and liquidity of these
investments. Without admitting or denying the allegations asserted against it,
PSI consented to the entry of an SEC Administrative Order which stated that
PSI's conduct violated the federal securities laws, directed PSI to cease and
desist from violating the federal securities laws, pay civil penalties, and
adopt certain remedial measures to address the violations.
Pursuant to the terms of the SEC settlement, PSI agreed to the imposition of a
$10,000,000 civil penalty, established a settlement fund in the amount of
$330,000,000 and procedures to resolve legitimate claims for compensatory
damages by purchasers of the partnership interests. PSI's settlement with the
state securities regulators included an agreement to pay a penalty of $500,000
per jurisdiction. PSI consented to a censure and to the payment of a $5,000,000
fine in settling the NASD action.
In October 1994, a criminal complaint was filed with the United States
Magistrate for the Southern District of New York alleging that PSI committed
fraud in connection with the sale of certain limited partnership interests in
violation of federal securities laws. An agreement was simultaneously filed to
defer prosecution of these charges for a period of three years from the signing
of the agreement, provided that PSI complies with the terms of the agreement.
If, upon completion of the three year period, PSI has complied with the terms of
the agreement, no prosecution will be instituted by the United States for the
offenses charged in the complaint. If on the other hand, during the course of
the three year period, PSI violates the terms of the agreement, the U.S.
Attorney can then elect to pursue these charges. Under the terms of the
agreement, PSI agreed, among other things, to pay an additional $330,000,000
into the fund established by the SEC to pay restitution to investors who
purchased certain PSI limited partnership interests.
For more detailed information concerning the foregoing matters, see
"Distributor" in the Statement of Additional Information, a copy of which may be
obtained at no cost by calling 1-800-225-1852.
The Fund is not affected by PSI's financial condition and is an entirely
separate legal entity from PSI, which has no beneficial ownership therein and
the Fund's assets which are held by State Street Bank and Trust Company, an
independent custodian, are separate and distinct from PSI.
PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS
Purchases of portfolio securities are made from dealers, underwriters and
issuers; sales prior to maturity are made, for the most part, to dealers and
issuers. The Series does not normally incur any brokerage commission expense on
such transactions. The instruments purchased by the Series generally are traded
on a "net" basis with dealers acting as principal for their own accounts without
a stated commission, although the price of the security usually includes a
profit to the dealer. Securities purchased in underwritten offerings include a
fixed amount of compensation to the underwriter, generally referred to as the
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underwriter's concession or discount. When securities are purchased or sold
directly from or to an issuer, no commissions or discounts are paid. The policy
of the Series regarding purchases and sales of securities is that primary
consideration will be given to obtaining the most favorable price and efficient
execution of transactions.
Prudential Securities may act as a broker for the Fund, provided that the
commissions, fees or other remuneration it receives are fair and reasonable. See
"Portfolio Transactions and Brokerage" in the Statement of Additional
Information.
CUSTODIAN AND TRANSFER AND DIVIDEND DISBURSING AGENT
State Street Bank and Trust Company, One Heritage Drive, North Quincy,
Massachusetts, 02171 serves as Custodian for the portfolio securities of the
Series and cash and, in that capacity, maintains certain financial and
accounting books and records pursuant to an agreement with the Fund. Its mailing
address is P.O. Box 1713, Boston, Massachusetts 02105.
Prudential Mutual Fund Services, Inc. (PMFS), Raritan Plaza One, Edison, New
Jersey 08837, serves as Transfer Agent and Dividend Disbursing Agent and, in
those capacities, maintains certain books and records for the Fund. PMFS is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of PMF. Its mailing address is P.O. Box 15005, New
Brunswick, New Jersey 08906-5005.
HOW THE FUND VALUES ITS SHARES
THE SERIES' NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE OR NAV IS DETERMINED BY SUBTRACTING ITS
LIABILITIES FROM THE VALUE OF ITS ASSETS AND DIVIDING THE REMAINDER BY THE
NUMBER OF OUTSTANDING SHARES. THE TRUSTEES HAVE FIXED THE SPECIFIC TIME OF DAY
FOR THE COMPUTATION OF THE NET ASSET VALUE OF THE SERIES TO BE AS OF 4:30 P.M.,
NEW YORK TIME, IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE DECLARATION OF DIVIDENDS.
The Series will compute its NAV once daily on days the New York Stock Exchange
is open for trading except on days on which no orders to purchase, sell or
redeem shares have been received by the Series or days on which changes in the
value of the Series' portfolio securities do not materially affect NAV. The New
York Stock Exchange is closed on the following holidays: New Year's Day,
Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
The Series determines the value of its portfolio securities by the amortized
cost method. This method involves valuing an instrument at its cost and
thereafter assuming a constant amortization to maturity of any discount or
premium regardless of the impact of fluctuating interest rates on the market
value of the instrument. While this method provides certainty in valuation, it
may result in periods during which value, as determined by amortized cost, is
higher or lower than the price the Series would receive if it sold the
instrument. During these periods, the yield to a shareholder may differ somewhat
from that which could be obtained from a similar fund which marks its portfolio
securities to the market each day. For example, during periods of declining
interest rates, if the use of the amortized cost method resulted in a lower
value of the Series' portfolio on a given day, a prospective investor in the
Series would be able to obtain a somewhat higher yield and existing shareholders
would receive correspondingly less income. The converse would apply during
periods of rising interest rates. The Trustees have established procedures
designed to stabilize, to the extent reasonably possible, the NAV of the shares
of the Series at $1.00 per share. See "Net Asset Value" in the Statement of
Additional Information.
TAXES, DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS
TAXATION OF THE FUND
THE SERIES HAS ELECTED TO QUALIFY AND INTENDS TO REMAIN QUALIFIED AS A
REGULATED INVESTMENT COMPANY UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. ACCORDINGLY, THE
SERIES WILL NOT BE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL INCOME TAXES ON ITS NET INVESTMENT INCOME
AND CAPITAL GAINS, IF ANY, THAT IT DISTRIBUTES TO ITS SHAREHOLDERS. TO THE
EXTENT NOT DISTRIBUTED BY THE SERIES, NET TAXABLE INVESTMENT INCOME AND CAPITAL
GAINS AND LOSSES ARE TAXABLE TO THE SERIES.
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To the extent the Series invests in taxable obligations, it will earn taxable
investment income. Gain or loss realized by the Series from the sale of
securities generally will be treated as capital gain or loss; however, gain from
the sale of certain securities (including municipal obligations) will be treated
as ordinary income to the extent of any "market discount." Market discount
generally is the difference, if any, between the price paid by the Series for
the security and the principal amount of the security (or, in the case of a
security issued at an original issue discount, the revised issue price of the
security). The market discount rule does not apply to any security that was
acquired by the Series at its original issue. See "Distributions and Tax
Information" in the Statement of Additional Information.
TAXATION OF SHAREHOLDERS
In general, the character of tax-exempt interest distributed by the Series
will flow through as tax-exempt interest to its shareholders provided that 50%
or more of the value of its assets at the end of each quarter of its taxable
year is invested in state, municipal and other obligations, the interest on
which is excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes. During
normal market conditions, at least 80% of the Series' total assets will be
invested in such obligations. See "How the Fund Invests--Investment Objective
and Policies."
Any dividends out of net taxable investment income, together with
distributions of net short-term gains (I.E., the excess of net short-term
capital gains over net long-term capital losses) distributed to shareholders,
will be taxable as ordinary income to the shareholder whether or not reinvested.
Any net capital gains (I.E., the excess of net long-term capital gains over net
short-term capital losses) distributed to shareholders will be taxable as
long-term capital gains to the shareholders, whether or not reinvested and
regardless of the length of time a shareholder has owned his or her shares. The
maximum long-term capital gains rate for individuals is 28%. The maximum
long-term capital gains rate for corporate shareholders currently is the same as
the maximum tax rate for ordinary income. The Series does not expect to have
long-term capital gains.
CERTAIN INVESTORS MAY INCUR FEDERAL ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX LIABILITY AS A
RESULT OF THEIR INVESTMENT IN THE FUND. Tax-exempt interest from certain
municipal obligations (I.E., certain private activity bonds issued after August
7, 1986) will be treated as an item of tax preference for purposes of the
alternative minimum tax. The Fund anticipates that, under regulations to be
promulgated, items of tax preference incurred by the Series will be attributed
to the Series' shareholders, although some portion of such items could be
allocated to the Series itself. Depending upon each shareholder's individual
circumstances, the attribution of items of tax preference incurred by the Series
could result in liability for the shareholder for the alternative minimum tax.
Similarly, the Series could be liable for the alternative minimum tax for items
of tax preference attributed to it. The Series is permitted to invest in
municipal obligations of the type that will produce items of tax preference.
Corporate shareholders in the Series may incur a preference item known as the
"adjustment for current earnings" and corporate shareholders should consult with
their tax advisers with respect to this potential preference item.
Under California law, the taxation of regulated investment companies and their
shareholders was generally conformed to the federal tax law that was in effect
on January 1, 1993. Dividends paid by the Series and derived from interest on
obligations which (when held by an individual) pay interest excludable from
California personal income under California law will be exempt from the
California personal income tax (although not from the California franchise tax).
To the extent a portion of the dividends are derived from interest on debt
obligations other than those described directly above, such portion will be
subject to the California personal income tax even though it may be excludable
from gross income for federal income tax purposes. In addition, distributions of
short-term capital gains realized by the Fund will be taxable to the
shareholders as ordinary income. Distributions of long-term capital gains will
be taxable as such to the shareholders regardless of how long they held their
shares. Under California law, ordinary income and capital gains currently are
taxed at the same rate. With respect to non-corporate shareholders, California
does not treat tax-exempt interest as a tax preference item for purposes of its
alternative minimum tax. To the extent a corporate shareholder receives
dividends which are exempt from California taxation, a portion of such dividends
may be subject to the alternative minimum tax.
Interest on indebtedness incurred or continued to purchase or carry shares of
the Series will not be deductible for federal or California purposes.
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WITHHOLDING TAXES
Under U.S. Treasury Regulations, the Series is required to withhold and remit
to the U.S. Treasury 31% of redemption proceeds on the accounts of those
shareholders who fail to furnish their tax identification numbers on IRS Form
W-9 (or IRS Form W-8 in the case of certain foreign shareholders) with the
required certifications regarding the shareholder's status under the federal
income tax law. Such withholding is also required on taxable dividends and
capital gain distributions made by the Series unless it is reasonably expected
that at least 95% of the distributions of the Series are comprised of tax-exempt
dividends.
Shareholders are advised to consult their own tax advisers regarding specific
questions as to federal, state or local taxes. See "Distributions and Tax
Information" in the Statement of Additional Information.
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS
THE SERIES EXPECTS TO DECLARE DAILY AND PAY MONTHLY DIVIDENDS OF NET
INVESTMENT INCOME AND SHORT-TERM CAPITAL GAINS.
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS WILL BE PAID IN ADDITIONAL SHARES OF THE SERIES
BASED ON THE NET ASSET VALUE OF SERIES' SHARES ON THE PAYMENT DATE, OR SUCH
OTHER DATE AS THE TRUSTEES MAY DETERMINE, UNLESS THE SHAREHOLDER ELECTS IN
WRITING NOT LESS THAN FIVE BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE RECORD DATE TO RECEIVE
SUCH DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS IN CASH. Such election should be submitted to
Prudential Mutual Fund Services, Inc., Attention: Account Maintenance, P.O. Box
15015, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08906-5015. If you hold shares through
Prudential Securities, you should contact your financial adviser to elect to
receive dividends and distributions in cash. The Fund will notify each
shareholder after the close of the Fund's taxable year of both the dollar amount
and the taxable status of that year's dividends and distributions.
GENERAL INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION OF SHARES
THE FUND WAS ESTABLISHED AS A MASSACHUSETTS BUSINESS TRUST ON MAY 18, 1984, BY
A DECLARATION OF TRUST. The Fund's activities are supervised by its Trustees.
The Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of
full and fractional shares in separate series, currently designated as the
California Series, the California Income Series and the California Money Market
Series. The Fund has received an order from the SEC permitting the issuance and
sale of multiple classes of shares within each series. The California Money
Market Series offers only one class of shares. The California Income Series and
the California Series offer three classes, designated Class A, Class B and Class
C shares. Pursuant to the Fund's Declaration of Trust, the Trustees may
authorize the creation of additional series and classes within such series, with
such preferences, privileges, limitations and voting and dividend rights as the
Trustees may determine.
Shares of the Fund, when issued, are fully paid, nonassessable, fully
transferable and redeemable at the option of the holder. Shares are also
redeemable at the option of the Fund under certain circumstances as described
under "Shareholder Guide--How to Sell Your Shares." Each share of the Series is
equal as to earnings, assets and voting privileges, and each class bears the
expenses related to the distribution of its shares. There are no conversion,
preemptive or other subscription rights. In the event of liquidation, each share
of beneficial interest of each series is entitled to its portion of all of the
Fund's assets after all debt and expenses of the Fund have been paid. The Fund's
shares do not have cumulative voting rights for the election of Trustees.
THE FUND DOES NOT INTEND TO HOLD ANNUAL MEETINGS OF SHAREHOLDERS UNLESS
OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY LAW. THE FUND WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO HOLD MEETINGS OF
SHAREHOLDERS UNLESS, FOR EXAMPLE, THE ELECTION OF TRUSTEES IS REQUIRED TO BE
ACTED UPON BY SHAREHOLDERS UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT. SHAREHOLDERS HAVE
CERTAIN RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO CALL A MEETING UPON A VOTE OF 10% OF THE
FUND'S OUTSTANDING SHARES FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING ON THE REMOVAL OF ONE OR
MORE TRUSTEES OR TO TRANSACT ANY OTHER BUSINESS.
The Declaration of Trust and the By-Laws of the Fund are designed to make the
Fund similar in certain respects to a Massachusetts business corporation. The
principal distinction between a Massachusetts business corporation and a
Massachusetts business trust relates to shareholder liability. Under
Massachusetts law, shareholders of a business trust may, under certain
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circumstances, be held personally liable as partners for the obligations of the
Fund, which is not the case with a corporation. The Declaration of Trust of the
Fund provides that shareholders shall not be subject to any personal liability
for the acts or obligations of the Fund and that every written obligation,
contract, instrument or undertaking made by the Fund shall contain a provision
to the effect that the shareholders are not individually bound thereunder.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This Prospectus, including the Statement of Additional Information which has
been incorporated by reference herein, does not contain all the information set
forth in the Registration Statement filed by the Fund with the SEC under the
Securities Act of 1933. Copies of the Registration Statement may be obtained at
a reasonable charge from the SEC or may be examined, without charge, at the
office of the SEC in Washington, D.C.
SHAREHOLDER GUIDE
HOW TO BUY SHARES OF THE FUND
YOU MAY PURCHASE SHARES OF THE SERIES THROUGH PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES, PRUSEC OR
DIRECTLY FROM THE FUND, THROUGH ITS TRANSFER AGENT, PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL FUND
SERVICES, INC. (PMFS OR THE TRANSFER AGENT), ATTENTION: INVESTMENT SERVICES,
P.O. BOX 15020, NEW BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY 08906-5020. The minimum initial
investment is $1,000. The minimum subsequent investment is $100. All minimum
investment requirements are waived for the Command Account Program (if the
Series is designated as your primary fund) and certain employee savings plans.
For purchases made through the Automatic Savings Accumulation Plan, the minimum
initial and subsequent investment is $50. See "Shareholder Services" below.
An investment in the Series may not be appropriate for tax-exempt or
tax-deferred investors. Such investors should consult with their own tax
advisers.
SHARES OF THE SERIES ARE SOLD, WITHOUT A SALES CHARGE, AT THE NAV PER SHARE
NEXT DETERMINED FOLLOWING RECEIPT AND ACCEPTANCE BY THE TRANSFER AGENT OR
PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES OF AN ORDER AND PAYMENT IN PROPER FORM (I.E., A CHECK OR
FEDERAL FUNDS WIRED TO PMFS). See "How the Fund Values its Shares." When payment
is received by PMFS prior to 4:30 P.M., New York time, in proper form, a share
purchase order will be entered at the price determined as of 4:30 P.M., New York
time, on that day, and dividends on the shares purchased will begin on the
business day following such investment. See "Taxes, Dividends and
Distributions."
Application forms can be obtained from PMFS, Prudential Securities or Prusec.
If a share certificate is desired, it must be requested in writing for each
transaction. Certificates are issued only for full shares. Shareholders who hold
their shares through Prudential Securities will not receive share certificates.
Shareholders cannot utilize Expedited Redemption or Check Redemption or have a
Systematic Withdrawal Plan if they have been issued share certificates.
The Fund reserves the right in its sole discretion to reject any purchase
order (including an exchange into the Series) or to suspend or modify the
continuous offering of its shares. See "How to Sell Your Shares" below.
Your dealer is responsible for forwarding payment promptly to the Fund. The
Distributor reserves the right to cancel any purchase order for which payment
has not been received by the fifth business day following the investment.
Transactions in shares of the Series may be subject to postage and other
charges imposed by the dealer.
PURCHASES THROUGH PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES
If you have an account with Prudential Securities (or open such an account)
you may ask Prudential Securities to purchase shares of the Series on your
behalf. On the business day following confirmation that a free credit balance
(I.E., immediately available funds) exists in your account, Prudential
Securities will effect a purchase order for shares of the Series in an amount up
to the balance of the NAV determined on that day. Funds held by Prudential
Securities on behalf of its clients in the form of free
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credit balances are delivered to the Fund by Prudential Securities and begin
earning dividends the second business day after receipt of the order by
Prudential Securities. Accordingly, Prudential Securities will have the use of
such free credit balances during this period.
Shares of the Series purchased by Prudential Securities on behalf of its
clients will be held by Prudential Securities as record holder. Prudential
Securities will therefore receive statements and dividends directly from the
Fund and will in turn provide investors with Prudential Securities account
statements reflecting purchases, redemptions and dividend payments. Although
Prudential Securities clients who purchase shares of the Series through
Prudential Securities may not redeem shares of the Series by check, Prudential
Securities provides its clients with alternative forms of immediate access to
monies invested in shares of the Series.
Prudential Securities clients wishing additional information concerning
investment in shares of the Series made through Prudential Securities should
call their Prudential Securities financial adviser.
AUTOMATIC INVESTMENT. Prudential Securities has advised the Series that it has
instituted procedures pursuant to which, upon enrollment by a Prudential
Securities client, Prudential Securities will make automatic investments of free
credit balances of $1,000 or more ($1.00 for IRAs) (Eligible Credit Balances)
held in such client's account in shares of the Series (Autosweep). To effect the
automatic investment of Eligible Credit Balances representing the proceeds from
the sale of securities, Prudential Securities will enter orders for the purchase
of shares of the Series at the opening of business on the day following the
settlement of such securities transaction; to effect the automatic investment of
Eligible Credit Balances representing non-trade related credits, Prudential
Securities will enter orders for the purchase of shares of the Series at the
opening of business semi-monthly. All shares purchased pursuant to such
procedures will be issued at the NAV determined on the date the order is entered
and will receive the next dividend declared after such shares are issued.
SELF-DIRECTED INVESTMENT. Prudential Securities clients not electing Autosweep
may continue to place orders for the purchase of shares of the Series through
Prudential Securities, subject to the minimum initial and subsequent investment
requirements described above.
A Prudential Securities client who has not elected Autosweep (Automatic
Investment) and who does not place a purchase order promptly after funds are
credited to his or her Prudential Securities account will have a free credit
balance with Prudential Securities and will not begin earning dividends on
shares of the Series until the second business day after receipt of the order by
Prudential Securities from the client. Accordingly, Prudential Securities will
have the use of such free credit balances during this period.
PURCHASES THROUGH PRUSEC
You may purchase shares of the Series by placing an order with your Prusec
registered representative accompanied by payment for the purchase price of such
shares and, in the case of a new account, a completed application form. You
should also submit an IRS Form W-9. The Prusec registered representative will
then forward these items to the Transfer Agent. See "Purchase by Mail" below.
PURCHASE BY WIRE
For an initial purchase of shares of the Series by wire, you must first
telephone PMFS at (800) 225-1852 (toll-free) to receive an account number. The
following information will be requested: your name, address, tax identification
number, dividend distribution election, amount being wired and wiring bank.
Instructions should then be given by you to your bank to transfer funds by wire
to State Street Bank and Trust Company (State Street), Boston, Massachusetts,
Custody and Shareholder Services Division, Attention: Prudential California
Municipal Fund, California Money Market Series, specifying on the wire the
account number assigned by PMFS and your name.
If you arrange for receipt by State Street of Federal Funds prior to 4:30
P.M., New York time, on a business day, you may purchase shares of the Series as
of that day and receive dividends commencing on the next business day.
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In making a subsequent purchase order by wire, you should wire State Street
directly, and should be sure that the wire specifies Prudential California
Municipal Fund (California Money Market Series), and your name and individual
account number. It is not necessary to call PMFS to make subsequent purchase
orders utilizing Federal Funds. The minimum amount which may be invested by wire
is $1,000.
PURCHASE BY MAIL
Purchase orders for which remittance is to be made by check or money order may
be submitted directly by mail to Prudential Mutual Fund Services, Inc.,
Attention: Investment Services, P.O. Box 15020, New Brunswick, New Jersey
08906-5020, together with payment for the purchase price of such shares and, in
the case of a new account, a completed application form. You should also submit
an IRS Form W-9. If PMFS receives an order to purchase shares of the Series and
payment in proper form prior to 4:30 P.M., New York time, the purchase order
will be effective that day and you will begin earning dividends the following
business day. See "Taxes, Dividends and Distributions." Checks should be made
payable to Prudential California Municipal Fund, California Money Market Series.
Certified checks are not necessary, but checks must be drawn on a bank located
in the United States. There are restrictions on the redemption of shares
purchased by check while the funds are being collected. See "How to Sell Your
Shares" below. The minimum initial investment by check is $1,000 and the minimum
subsequent investment by check is $100.
THE PRUDENTIAL ADVANTAGE ACCOUNT PROGRAM
Shares of the Series are offered to participants in the Prudential Advantage
Account Program (the Advantage Account Program), a financial services program
available to clients of Pruco Securities Corporation. Investors participating in
the Advantage Account Program may select the Series as their primary investment
vehicle. Such investors will have free credit cash balances of $1.00 or more in
their Securities Account (Available Cash) (a component of the Advantage Account
Program carried through Prudential Securities) automatically invested in shares
of the Series. Specifically, an order to purchase shares of the Series is placed
(i) in the case of Available Cash resulting from the proceeds of securities
sales, on the settlement date of the securities sale, and (ii) in the case of
Available Cash resulting from non-trade related credits (I.E., receipt of
dividends and interest payments, or a cash payment by the participant into his
or her Securities Account), on the business day after receipt by Prudential
Securities of the non-trade related credit.
All shares purchased pursuant to these automatic purchase procedures will
begin earning dividends on the business day after the order is placed.
Prudential Securities will arrange for investment in shares of the Series at
4:30 P.M. on the day the order is placed and cause payment to be made in federal
funds for the shares prior to 4:30 P.M. on the next business day. Prudential
Securities will have the use of free credit cash balances until delivery to the
Fund.
Redemptions will be automatically effected by Prudential Securities to satisfy
debit balances in a Securities Account created by activity therein or arising
under the Advantage Account Program, such as those incurred by use of the
Visa-R- Account, including Visa purchases, cash advances and Visa Account
checks. Each Advantage Account Program Securities Account will be automatically
scanned for debits each business day as of the close of business on that day and
after application of any free credit cash balances in the account to such
debits, a sufficient number of shares of the Series (if selected as the Primary
Fund) and, if necessary, shares of other Advantage Account funds owned by the
Advantage Account Program participant which have not been selected as his or her
primary fund or shares of a participant's money market funds managed by PMF
which are not primary Advantage Account Funds will be redeemed as of that
business day to satisfy any remaining debits in the Securities Account. Shares
may not be purchased until all debits, overdrafts and other requirements in the
Securities Account are satisfied.
Advantage Account Program charges and expenses are not reflected in the table
of Fund expenses. See "Fund Expenses."
For information on participation in the Advantage Account Program, investors
should telephone (800) 235-7637 (toll-free).
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COMMAND-SM- ACCOUNT PROGRAM
Shares of the Series are offered to participants in the Prudential Securities
Command-SM- Account program, an integrated financial services program of
Prudential Securities. Investors having a Command Account may select the Series
as their primary fund. Such investors will have free credit cash balances of
$1.00 or more in their Securities Account (Available Cash) (a component of the
Command Account program) automatically invested in shares of the Series as
described below. Specifically, an order to purchase shares of the Series is
placed (i) in the case of Available Cash resulting from the proceeds of
securities sales, on the settlement date of the securities sale, and (ii) in the
case of Available Cash resulting from non-trade related credits (I.E., receipt
of dividends and interest payments, or a cash payment by the participant into
his or her Securities Account), on the business day after receipt by Prudential
Securities of the non-trade related credit. These automatic purchase procedures
are also applicable for Corporate Command Accounts.
All shares purchased pursuant to these automatic purchase procedures will
begin earning dividends on the business day after the order is placed.
Prudential Securities will arrange for investment in shares of the Series at
4:30 P.M., on the day the order is placed and cause payment to be made in
Federal Funds for the shares prior to 4:30 P.M. on the next business day.
Prudential Securities will have the use of free credit cash balances until
delivery to the Fund. There are no minimum investment requirements for
participants in the Command Account program.
Redemptions will be automatically effected by Prudential Securities to satisfy
debit balances in a Securities Account created by activity therein or arising
under the Command program, such as those incurred by use of the Visa Gold
Account, including Visa purchases, cash advances and Visa Account checks. Each
Command program Securities Account will be automatically scanned for debits
monthly for all Visa purchases incurred during that month and each business day
as of the close of business on that day for all cash advances and check charges
as incurred and after application of any free credit cash balances in the
account to such debits, a sufficient number of shares of the Series and, if
necessary, shares of other Command funds owned by the Command program
participant which have not been selected as his or her primary fund or shares of
a participant's money market funds managed by PMF which are not primary Command
funds will be redeemed as of that business day to satisfy any remaining debits
in the Securities Account. The single monthly debit for Visa purchases will be
made on the twenty-fifth day of each month, or the prior business day if the
twenty-fifth falls on a weekend or holiday. Margin loans will be utilized to
satisfy debits remaining after the liquidation of all shares of the Series in a
Securities Account, and shares may not be purchased until all debits, margin
loans and other requirements in the Securities Account are satisfied. Command
Account participants will not be entitled to dividends declared on the date of
redemption.
For information on participation in the Command Account program, you should
telephone (800) 222-4321 (toll-free).
HOW TO SELL YOUR SHARES
YOU CAN REDEEM YOUR SHARES OF THE SERIES AT ANY TIME FOR CASH AT THE NAV NEXT
DETERMINED AFTER THE REDEMPTION REQUEST IS RECEIVED IN PROPER FORM BY THE
TRANSFER AGENT OR PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES. SEE "HOW THE FUND VALUES ITS SHARES."
Shares for which a redemption request is received by PMFS prior to 4:30 P.M.,
New York time, are entitled to a dividend on the day on which the request is
received. By pre-authorizing Expedited Redemption, you may arrange to have
payment for redeemed shares made in Federal Funds wired to your bank, normally
on the next bank business day following the date of receipt of the redemption
instructions. Should you redeem all of your shares, you will receive the amount
of all dividends declared for the month to date on those shares. See "Taxes,
Dividends and Distributions."
If redemption is requested by a corporation, partnership, trust or fiduciary,
written evidence of authority acceptable to the Transfer Agent must be submitted
before such request will be accepted. All correspondence and documents
concerning redemptions should be sent to the Fund in care of its Transfer Agent,
Prudential Mutual Fund Services, Inc., Attention: Redemption Services, P.O. Box
15010, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08906-5010.
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If the proceeds of the redemption (a) exceed $50,000, (b) are to be paid to a
person other than the record owner, (c) are to be sent to an address other than
the address on the Transfer Agent's records or (d) are to be paid to a
corporation, partnership, trust or fiduciary, the signature(s) on the redemption
request and on certificates, if any, or stock power must be guaranteed by an
"eligible guarantor institution." An "eligible guarantor institution" includes
any bank, broker, dealer or credit union. The Transfer Agent reserves the right
to request additional information from, and make reasonable inquiries of, any
eligible guarantor institution. For clients of Prusec, a signature guarantee may
be obtained from the agency or office manager of most Prudential Insurance and
Financial Services or Preferred Services offices.
NORMALLY, THE FUND MAKES PAYMENT ON THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY FOR ALL SHARES OF
THE SERIES REDEEMED, BUT IN ANY EVENT, PAYMENT IS MADE WITHIN SEVEN DAYS AFTER
RECEIPT BY PMFS OF SHARE CERTIFICATES AND/OR OF A REDEMPTION REQUEST IN PROPER
FORM. However, the Fund may suspend the right of redemption or postpone the date
of payment (a) for any periods during which the New York Stock Exchange is
closed (other than for customary weekend or holiday closings), (b) for any
periods when trading in the markets which the Fund normally utilizes is closed
or restricted or an emergency exists as determined by the SEC so that disposal
of the Series' investments or determination of its NAV is not reasonably
practicable or (c) for such other periods as the SEC may permit for protection
of the Series' shareholders.
PAYMENT FOR REDEMPTION OF RECENTLY PURCHASED SHARES WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL THE
FUND OR ITS TRANSFER AGENT HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT THE PURCHASE CHECK HAS BEEN
HONORED, UP TO 10 CALENDAR DAYS FROM THE TIME OF RECEIPT OF THE PURCHASE CHECK
BY THE TRANSFER AGENT. SUCH DELAY MAY BE AVOIDED BY PURCHASING SHARES BY WIRE OR
BY CERTIFIED OR OFFICIAL BANK CHECK. THE FUND MAKES NO CHARGE FOR REDEMPTION.
REDEMPTION OF SHARES PURCHASED THROUGH PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES
Prudential Securities clients for whom Prudential Securities has purchased
shares of the Series may have these shares redeemed only by instructing their
Prudential Securities financial adviser orally or in writing.
Prudential Securities has advised the Fund that it has established procedures
pursuant to which shares of the Series held by a Prudential Securities client
having a deficiency in his or her Prudential Securities account will be redeemed
automatically to the extent of that deficiency to the nearest higher dollar,
unless the client notifies Prudential Securities to the contrary. The amount of
the redemption will be the lesser of (a) the total net asset value of the
Series' shares held in the client's Prudential Securities account or (b) the
deficiency in the client's Prudential Securities account at the close of
business on the date such deficiency is due. Accordingly, a Prudential
Securities client utilizing this automatic redemption procedure and who wishes
to pay for a securities transaction or satisfy any other debit balance in his or
her account other than through this automatic redemption procedure must do so
not later than the day of settlement for such securities transaction or the date
the debit balance is incurred. Prudential Securities clients who have elected to
utilize Autosweep will not be entitled to dividends declared on the date of
redemption.
REDEMPTION OF SHARES PURCHASED THROUGH PMFS
If you purchase shares of the Series through PMFS, you may use Regular
Redemption, Expedited Redemption or Check Redemption. Prudential Securities
clients for whom Prudential Securities has purchased shares may not use such
services.
REGULAR REDEMPTION. You may redeem your shares by sending a written request,
accompanied by duly endorsed share certificates, if issued, to PMFS, Attention:
Redemption Services, P.O. Box 15010, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08906-5010. In
this case, all share certificates and certain written requests for redemption
must be endorsed by you with signature guaranteed, as described above. Regular
redemption is made by check sent to your address.
EXPEDITED REDEMPTION. By pre-authorizing Expedited Redemption, you may arrange
to have payment for redeemed shares made in Federal Funds wired to your bank,
normally on the next business day following redemption. In order to use
Expedited Redemption, you may so designate at the time the initial application
form is made or at a later date. Once the Expedited
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Redemption authorization form has been completed, the signature on the
authorization form guaranteed as set forth below and the form returned to
Prudential Mutual Fund Services, Inc., Attention: Account Maintenance, P.O. Box
15015, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08906-5015, requests for redemption may be made
by telegraph, letter or telephone. To request Expedited Redemption by telephone,
you should call PMFS at (800) 225-1852. Calls must be received by PMFS before
4:30 P.M., New York time, to permit redemption as of such date. Requests by
letter should be addressed to Prudential Mutual Fund Services, Inc., at the
address set forth above.
A signature guarantee is not required under Expedited Redemption once the
authorization form is properly completed and returned. The Expedited Redemption
privilege may be used only to redeem shares in an amount of $200 or more, except
that, if an account for which Expedited Redemption is requested has a net asset
value of less than $200, the entire account must be redeemed. The proceeds of
redeemed shares in the amount of $1,000 or more are transmitted by wire to your
account at a domestic commercial bank which is a member of the Federal Reserve
System. Proceeds of less than $1,000 are forwarded by check to the shareholder's
designated bank account.
DURING PERIODS OF SEVERE MARKET OR ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, EXPEDITED REDEMPTION
MAY BE DIFFICULT TO IMPLEMENT AND YOU SHOULD REDEEM YOUR SHARES BY MAIL AS
DESCRIBED ABOVE.
CHECK REDEMPTION. At your request, State Street will establish a personal
checking account for you. Checks drawn on this account can be made payable to
the order of any person in any amount greater than $500. When such check is
presented to State Street for payment, State Street presents the check to the
Fund as authority to redeem a sufficient number of shares of the Series in the
shareholder's account to cover the amount of the check. If insufficient shares
are in the account, or if the purchase was made by check within 10 calendar
days, the check will be returned marked "insufficient funds." Checks in an
amount less than $500 will not be honored. Shares for which certificates have
been issued cannot be redeemed by check. There is a service charge of $5.00
payable to PMFS to establish a checking account and order checks.
INVOLUNTARY REDEMPTION. Because of the relatively high cost of maintaining an
account, the Fund reserves the right to redeem, upon 60 days' written notice, an
account which is reduced by a shareholder to a net asset value of $500 or less
due to redemption. You may avoid such redemption by increasing the net asset
value of your account to an amount in excess of $500.
REDEMPTION IN KIND. If the Trustees determine that it would be detrimental to
the best interests of the remaining shareholders of the Series to make payment
wholly or partly in cash, the Fund may pay the redemption price in whole or in
part by a distribution in kind of securities from the portfolio of the Series,
in lieu of cash, in conformity with the applicable rules of the SEC. Securities
will be readily marketable and will be valued in the same manner as in a regular
redemption. See "How the Fund Values its Shares." If your shares are redeemed in
kind, you will incur brokerage costs in converting the assets into cash. The
Fund, however, has elected to be governed by Rule 18f-1 under the Investment
Company Act under which the Fund is obligated to redeem shares solely in cash up
to the lesser of $250,000 or one percent of the net asset value of the Fund
during any 90-day period for any one shareholder.
CLASS B AND CLASS C PURCHASE PRIVILEGE. You may direct that the proceeds of
a redemption of Series shares be invested in Class B or Class C shares of any
Prudential Mutual Fund by calling your Prudential Securities financial adviser
or the Transfer Agent at (800) 225-1852. The transaction will be effected on the
basis of the relative NAV.
HOW TO EXCHANGE YOUR SHARES
AS A SHAREHOLDER OF THE SERIES, YOU HAVE AN EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE (THE EXCHANGE
PRIVILEGE) WITH OTHER SERIES OF THE FUND AND CERTAIN OTHER PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL
FUNDS (THE EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE), INCLUDING MONEY MARKET FUNDS AND FUNDS SOLD WITH
AN INITIAL SALES CHARGE, SUBJECT TO THE MINIMUM INVESTMENT REQUIREMENTS OF SUCH
FUNDS. You may exchange your shares for Class A shares of the other series of
the Fund or Class A shares of the Prudential Mutual Funds on the basis of the
relative NAV per share plus the applicable sales charge. No additional sales
charge is imposed in connection with subsequent exchanges. You may not exchange
your shares for Class B shares of the Prudential Mutual Funds except that shares
acquired prior
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to January 22, 1990 subject to a contingent deferred sales charge can be
exchanged for Class B shares. See "Class B and Class C Purchase Privilege" above
and "Shareholder Investment Account--Exchange Privilege" in the Statement of
Additional Information. An exchange will be treated as a redemption and purchase
for tax purposes. You may not exchange your shares for Class C shares of other
series of the Fund or Class C shares of the Prudential Mutual Funds.
IN ORDER TO EXCHANGE SHARES BY TELEPHONE, YOU MUST AUTHORIZE THE TELEPHONE
EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE ON YOUR INITIAL APPLICATION FORM OR BY WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE
TRANSFER AGENT AND HOLD SHARES IN NON-CERTIFICATE FORM. Thereafter, you may call
the Fund at (800) 225-1852 to execute a telephone exchange of shares, weekdays,
except holidays, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M., New York time.
For your protection and to prevent fraudulent exchanges, your telephone call
will be recorded and you will be asked to provide your personal identification
number. A written confirmation of the exchange transaction will be sent to you.
NEITHER THE FUND NOR ITS AGENTS WILL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, LIABILITY OR COST
WHICH RESULTS FROM ACTING UPON INSTRUCTIONS REASONABLY BELIEVED TO BE GENUINE
UNDER THE FOREGOING PROCEDURES. All exchanges will be made on the basis of the
relative NAV of the two funds (or series) next determined after the request is
received in good order. The Exchange Privilege is available only in states where
the exchange may legally be made.
IF YOU HOLD SHARES THROUGH PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES YOU MUST EXCHANGE YOUR SHARES
BY CONTACTING YOUR PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES FINANCIAL ADVISER.
IF YOU HOLD CERTIFICATES, THE CERTIFICATES, SIGNED IN THE NAME(S) SHOWN ON THE
FACE OF THE CERTIFICATES, MUST BE RETURNED IN ORDER FOR THE SHARES TO BE
EXCHANGED. SEE "HOW TO SELL YOUR SHARES" ABOVE.
You may also exchange shares by mail by writing to Prudential Mutual Fund
Services, Inc., Attention: Exchange Processing, P.O. Box 15010, New Brunswick,
New Jersey 08906-5010.
IN PERIODS OF SEVERE MARKET OR ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, THE TELEPHONE EXCHANGE OF
SHARES MAY BE DIFFICULT TO IMPLEMENT AND YOU SHOULD MAKE EXCHANGES BY MAIL BY
WRITING TO PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL FUND SERVICES, INC., AT THE ADDRESS NOTED ABOVE.
The Exchange Privilege may be modified or terminated at any time on 60 days'
notice to shareholders.
SHAREHOLDER SERVICES
In addition to the Exchange Privilege, as a shareholder in the Series, you can
take advantage of the following services and privileges:
- AUTOMATIC REINVESTMENT OF DIVIDENDS AND/OR DISTRIBUTIONS. For your
convenience, all dividends and distributions are automatically reinvested in
full and fractional shares of the Series at NAV. You may direct the Transfer
Agent in writing not less than 5 full business days prior to the record date to
have subsequent dividends and/or distributions sent in cash rather than
reinvested. If you hold shares through Prudential Securities, you should contact
your financial adviser.
- AUTOMATIC SAVINGS ACCUMULATION PLAN (ASAP). Under ASAP you may make regular
purchases of the Series' shares in amounts as little as $50 via an automatic
charge to a bank account or Prudential Securities account (including a Command
Account). For additional information about this service, you may contact your
Prudential Securities financial adviser, Prusec representative or the Transfer
Agent directly.
- SYSTEMATIC WITHDRAWAL PLAN. A systematic withdrawal plan is available for
shareholders which provides for monthly or quarterly checks. See "How to Sell
Your Shares."
- MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS. Special procedures have been designed for banks and other
institutions that wish to open multiple accounts. An institution may open a
single master account by filing an application form with the Transfer Agent.
Attention: Customer Service, P.O. Box 15005, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08906,
signed by personnel authorized to act for the institution. Individual
sub-accounts may be opened at the time the master account is opened by listing
them, or they may be added at a later
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date by written advice or by filing forms supplied by the Fund. Procedures are
available to identify sub-accounts by name and number within the master account
name. The investment minimums set forth above are applicable to the aggregate
amounts invested by a group and not to the amount credited to each sub-account.
- REPORTS TO SHAREHOLDERS. The Fund will send you annual and semi-annual
reports. The financial statements appearing in annual reports are audited by
independent accountants. In order to reduce duplicate mailing and printing
expenses, the Fund will provide one annual and semi-annual shareholder report
and annual prospectus per household. You may request additional copies of such
reports by calling (800) 225-1852 or by writing to the Fund at One Seaport
Plaza, New York, New York 10292. In addition, monthly unaudited financial data
is available upon request from the Fund.
- SHAREHOLDER INQUIRIES. Inquiries should be addressed to the Fund at One
Seaport Plaza, New York, New York 10292, or by telephone, at (800) 225-1852
(toll-free) or, from outside the U.S.A., at (908) 417-7555 (collect).
For additional information regarding the services and privileges described
above, see "Shareholder Investment Account" in the Statement of Additional
Information.
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THE PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL FUND FAMILY
Prudential Mutual Fund Management offers a broad range of mutual funds
designed to meet your individual needs. We welcome you to review the investment
options available through our family of funds. For more information on the
Prudential Mutual Funds, including charges and expenses, contact your Prudential
Securities financial adviser or Prusec representative or telephone the Fund at
(800) 225-1852 for a free prospectus. Read the prospectus carefully before you
invest or send money.
TAXABLE BOND FUNDS
Prudential Adjustable Rate Securities Fund, Inc.
Prudential GNMA Fund, Inc.
Prudential Government Income Fund, Inc.
Prudential Government Securities Trust
Intermediate Term Series
Prudential High Yield Fund, Inc.
Prudential Structured Maturity Fund, Inc.
Income Portfolio
Prudential U.S. Government Fund
The BlackRock Government Income Trust
TAX-EXEMPT BOND FUNDS
Prudential California Municipal Fund
California Series
California Income Series
Prudential Municipal Bond Fund
High Yield Series
Insured Series
Modified Term Series
Prudential Municipal Series Fund
Arizona Series
Florida Series
Georgia Series
Hawaii Income Series
Maryland Series
Massachusetts Series
Michigan Series
Minnesota Series
New Jersey Series
New York Series
North Carolina Series
Ohio Series
Pennsylvania Series
Prudential National Municipals Fund, Inc.
GLOBAL FUNDS
Prudential Europe Growth Fund, Inc.
Prudential Global Fund, Inc.
Prudential Global Genesis Fund, Inc.
Prudential Global Natural Resources Fund, Inc.
Prudential Intermediate Global Income Fund, Inc.
Prudential Pacific Growth Fund, Inc.
Prudential Short-Term Global Income Fund, Inc.
Global Assets Portfolio
Short-Term Global Income Portfolio
Global Utility Fund, Inc.
EQUITY FUNDS
Prudential Allocation Fund
Conservatively Managed Portfolio
Strategy Portfolio
Prudential Equity Fund, Inc.
Prudential Equity Income Fund
Prudential Growth Opportunity Fund, Inc.
Prudential IncomeVertible-R- Fund. Inc.
Prudential Multi-Sector Fund, Inc.
Prudential Strategist Fund, Inc.
Prudential Utility Fund, Inc.
Nicholas-Applegate Fund, Inc.
Nicholas-Applegate Growth Equity Fund
MONEY MARKET FUNDS
- - TAXABLE MONEY MARKET FUNDS
Prudential Government Securities Trust
Money Market Series
U.S. Treasury Money Market Series
Prudential Special Money Market Fund
Money Market Series
Prudential MoneyMart Assets
- - TAX-FREE MONEY MARKET FUNDS
Prudential Tax-Free Money Fund
Prudential California Municipal Fund
California Money Market Series
Prudential Municipal Series Fund
Connecticut Money Market Series
Massachusetts Money Market Series
New Jersey Money Market Series
New York Money Market Series
- - COMMAND FUNDS
Command Money Fund
Command Government Fund
Command Tax-Free Fund
- - INSTITUTIONAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS
Prudential Institutional Liquidity Portfolio, Inc.
Institutional Money Market Series
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No dealer, sales representative or any other person has been authorized to give
any information or to make any representations, other than those contained in
this Prospectus, in connection with the offer contained in this Prospectus, and,
if given or made, such other information or representations must not be relied
upon as having been authorized by the Fund or the Distributor. This Prospectus
does not constitute an offer by the Fund or by the Distributor to sell or a
solicitation of any offer to buy any of the securities offered hereby in any
jurisdiction to any person to whom it is unlawful to make such offer in such
jurisdiction.
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FUND HIGHLIGHTS...................................................... 2
Risk Factors and Special Characteristics........................... 2
FUND EXPENSES........................................................ 4
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS................................................. 5
CALCULATION OF YIELD................................................. 6
HOW THE FUND INVESTS................................................. 6
Investment Objective and Policies.................................. 6
Other Investments and Policies..................................... 9
Investment Restrictions............................................ 9
HOW THE FUND IS MANAGED.............................................. 9
Manager............................................................ 10
Distributor........................................................ 10
Portfolio Transactions............................................. 11
Custodian and Transfer and
Dividend Disbursing Agent......................................... 12
HOW THE FUND VALUES ITS SHARES....................................... 12
TAXES, DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS................................... 12
GENERAL INFORMATION.................................................. 14
Description of Shares.............................................. 14
Additional Information............................................. 15
SHAREHOLDER GUIDE.................................................... 15
How to Buy Shares of the Fund...................................... 15
How to Sell Your Shares............................................ 18
How to Exchange Your Shares........................................ 20
Shareholder Services............................................... 21
THE PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL FUND FAMILY.................................... A-1
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MF139A 444240c
CUSIP No.: 744313-50-3
PROSPECTUS
December 30,
1994
PRUDENTIAL
CALIFORNIA
MUNICIPAL FUND
(CALIFORNIA MONEY MARKET SERIES)
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STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
DATED DECEMBER 30, 1994
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Prudential California Municipal Fund (the Fund) is an open-end, management
investment company, or mutual fund, consisting of three series -- the California
Series, the California Income Series and the California Money Market Series. The
objective of the California Series is to seek to provide the maximum amount of
income that is exempt from California State and federal income taxes consistent
with the preservation of capital, and in conjunction therewith, the California
Series may invest in debt securities with the potential for capital gain. The
objective of the California Income Series is to seek to provide the maximum
amount of income that is exempt from California State and federal income taxes
consistent with the preservation of capital. The objective of the California
Money Market Series is to seek to provide the highest level of current income
that is exempt from California State and federal income taxes consistent with
liquidity and the preservation of capital. All of the series are diversified
except the California Income Series. There can be no assurance that any series'
investment objective will be achieved. See "Investment Objectives and Policies."
The Fund's address is One Seaport Plaza, New York, New York 10292, and its
telephone number is (800) 225-1852.
This Statement of Additional Information is not a prospectus and should be read
in conjunction with the Prospectuses of each series of the Fund dated December
30, 1994, copies of which may be obtained from the Fund upon request.
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Series Income Series Market Series
Page Prospectus Prospectus Prospectus
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General Information.................... B-3 20 20 14
Investment Objectives and Policies..... B-3 8 8 6
In General........................... B-3 8 8 6
Tax-Exempt Securities................ B-5 8 8 6
Special Considerations Regarding In-
vestments in Tax-Exempt
Securities.......................... B-7 12 12 8
Put Options.......................... B-9 10 10 8
Financial Futures Contracts and
Options Thereon..................... B-10 10 11 --
When-Issued and Delayed Delivery
Securities.......................... B-12 10 10 8
Portfolio Turnover of the California
Series and the California Income
Series.............................. B-13 12 13 --
Illiquid Securities.................. B-13 12 13 9
Repurchase Agreements................ B-14 12 13 9
Investment Restrictions................ B-14 13 13 9
Trustees and Officers.................. B-16 13 14 9
Manager................................ B-19 13 14 10
Distributor............................ B-21 14 14 10
Portfolio Transactions and Brokerage... B-25 16 17 11
Purchase and Redemption of Fund
Shares................................ B-26 21 21 15
Specimen Price Make-Up............... B-27 -- -- --
Reduction and Waiver of Initial Sales
Charges -- Class A Shares........... B-27 23 24 --
Waiver of the Contingent Deferred
Sales Charge -- Class B Shares...... B-29 26 27
Quantity Discount -- Class B Shares
Purchased Prior to August 1, 1994... B-29 26 27
Shareholder Investment Account......... B-29 29 29 21
Automatic Reinvestment of Dividends
and/or Distributions................ B-29 29 29 21
Exchange Privilege................... B-30 28 28 20
Dollar Cost Averaging................ B-31 -- -- --
Automatic Savings Accumulation Plan
(ASAP).............................. B-32 29 30 21
Systematic Withdrawal Plan........... B-32 29 30 21
How to Redeem Shares of the
California Money Market Series...... B-32 -- -- 18
Net Asset Value........................ B-33 16 17 12
Performance Information................ B-34 17 17 6
California Series and California
Income Series....................... B-34 17 17 --
California Money Market Series....... B-36 -- -- 6
Distributions and Tax Information...... B-37 17 18 12
Distributions........................ B-37 19 20 14
Federal Taxation..................... B-38 17 18 12
California Taxation.................. B-41 18 19 13
Organization and Capitalization........ B-41 20 20 14
Custodian, Transfer and Dividend
Disbursing Agent and Independent
Accountants........................... B-43 16 17 12
Description of Tax-Exempt Security
Ratings............................... B-44 -- -- --
Financial Statements................... B-46 5 5 5
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The Fund was organized on May 18, 1984. On February 28, 1991, the Trustees
approved an amendment to the Declaration of Trust to change the Fund's name from
Prudential-Bache California Municipal Fund to Prudential California Municipal
Fund.
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
IN GENERAL
Prudential California Municipal Fund (the Fund) is an open-end, management
investment company consisting of three series -- the California Series, the
California Income Series and the California Money Market Series. A separate
Prospectus has been prepared for each series. This Statement of Additional
Information is applicable to all series. The investment objective of the
California Series is to seek to provide to shareholders who are residents of
California the maximum amount of income that is exempt from California State and
federal income taxes consistent with the preservation of capital, and in
conjunction therewith, the California Series may invest in debt securities with
the potential for capital gain. Opportunities for capital gain may exist, for
example, when securities are believed to be undervalued or when the likelihood
of redemption by the issuer at a price above the purchase price indicates
capital gain potential. The investment objective of the California Income Series
is to seek to provide the maximum amount of income that is exempt from
California State and federal income taxes consistent with the preservation of
capital. The investment objective of the California Money Market Series is to
seek to provide the highest level of current income that is exempt from
California State and federal income taxes consistent with liquidity and the
preservation of capital. There can be no assurance that any series will achieve
its objective or that all income will be exempt from all federal, state or local
income taxes.
The investment objective of each series may not be changed without the
approval of the holders of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of
such series. A "majority of the outstanding voting securities" of a series when
used in this Statement of Additional Information means the lesser of (i) 67% of
the voting shares of a series represented at a meeting at which more than 50% of
the outstanding voting shares of a series are present in person or represented
by proxy or (ii) more than 50% of the outstanding voting shares of a series.
The California Series and the California Income Series will invest in
California Obligations that are "investment grade" tax-exempt securities and
which on the date of investment are within the four highest ratings of Moody's
Investors Service (Moody's), currently Aaa, Aa, A, Baa for bonds, MIG 1, MIG 2,
MIG 3, MIG 4 for notes and P-1 for commercial paper, or of Standard & Poor's
Ratings Group (S&P), currently AAA, AA, A, BBB for bonds, SP-1, SP-2 for notes
and A-1 for commercial paper. The California Income Series also may invest up to
30% of its total assets in California Obligations rated below Baa by Moody's or
below BBB by S&P or, if non-rated, of comparable quality, in the opinion of the
Fund's investment adviser, based on its credit analysis. The California Money
Market Series will invest in securities which, at the time of purchase, have a
remaining maturity of thirteen months or less and are rated (or issued by an
issuer that is rated with respect to a class of short-term debt obligations, or
any security within that class, that is comparable in priority and security with
the security) in one of the two highest rating categories by at least two
nationally recognized statistical rating organizations assigning a rating to the
security or issuer (or, if only one such rating organization assigned a rating,
by that rating organization). Each series may invest in tax-exempt securities
which are not rated if, based upon a credit analysis by the investment adviser
under the supervision of the Trustees, the investment adviser believes that such
securities are of comparable quality to other municipal securities that the
series may purchase. A description of the ratings is set forth under the heading
"Description of Tax-Exempt Security Ratings" in this Statement of Additional
Information. The ratings of Moody's and S&P represent the respective opinions of
such firms of the qualities of the securities each undertakes to rate and such
ratings are general and are not absolute standards of quality. In determining
suitability of investment in a particular unrated security, the investment
adviser will take into consideration asset and debt service coverage, the
purpose of the financing, history of the issuer, existence of other rated
securities of the issuer, credit enhancement by virtue of letter of credit or
other financial guaranty deemed suitable by the investment adviser and other
general conditions as may be relevant, including comparability to other issuers.
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Under normal market conditions, each series will attempt to invest
substantially all and, as a matter of fundamental policy, will invest at least
80% of the value of its total assets in securities the interest on which is
exempt from California State and federal income taxes or the series' assets will
be invested so that at least 80% of the income will be exempt from California
State and federal income taxes. Each series will continuously monitor both 80%
tests to ensure that either the asset investment test or the income test is met
at all times except for temporary defensive positions during abnormal market
conditions.
A series may invest its assets from time to time on a temporary basis in
debt securities, the interest on which is subject to federal, state or local
income tax, pending the investment or reinvestment in tax-exempt securities of
proceeds of sales of shares or sales of portfolio securities or in order to
avoid the necessity of liquidating portfolio investments to meet redemptions of
shares by investors or where market conditions due to rising interest rates or
other adverse factors warrant temporary investing. Investments of the California
Series and the California Income Series in taxable securities may include:
obligations of the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities; other
debt securities rated within the four highest grades by either Moody's or S&P
or, if unrated, judged by the investment adviser to possess comparable
creditworthiness; commercial paper rated in the highest grade by either of such
rating services (P-1 or A-1, respectively); certificates of deposit and bankers'
acceptances; and repurchase agreements with respect to any of the foregoing
investments. The California Money Market Series may also invest in the taxable
securities listed above, except that its debt securities, if rated, will be
rated within the two highest rating categories by at least two nationally
recognized statistical rating organizations assigning a rating to the security
or issuer (or if only one such rating organization assigned a rating, by that
rating organization). No series intends to invest more than 5% of its assets in
any one of the foregoing taxable securities. A series may also hold its assets
in other cash equivalents or in cash.
Each series other than the California Income Series is classified as a
"diversified" investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the
Investment Company Act). This means that with respect to 75% of these series'
assets, (1) it may not invest more than 5% of its total assets in the securities
of any one issuer (except U.S. Government obligations and obligations issued or
guaranteed by its agencies or instrumentalities) and (2) it may not own more
than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of any one issuer. For purposes of
calculating this 5% or 10% ownership limitation, the series will consider the
ultimate source of revenues supporting each obligation to be a separate issuer.
For example, even though a state hospital authority or a state economic
development authority might issue obligations on behalf of many different
entities, each of the underlying health facilities or economic development
projects will be considered as a separate issuer. These investments are also
subject to the limitations described in the remainder of this section. See "How
the Fund Invests -- Investment Objective and Policies -- Special Considerations"
in the California Income Series' Prospectus.
Because securities issued or guaranteed by states or municipalities are not
voting securities, there is no limitation on the percentage of a single issuer's
securities that a series may own so long as, with respect to 75% of the assets
of each series other than the California Income Series, it does not invest more
than 5% of its total assets in the securities of such issuer (except obligations
issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government). As for the other 25% of a series'
assets not subject to the limitation described above, there is no limitation on
the amount of these assets that may be invested in a minimum number of issuers,
so that all of such assets may be invested in the securities of any one issuer.
Because of the relatively small number of issuers of investment-grade tax-exempt
securities (or, in the case of the California Money Market Series, high-quality
tax-exempt securities) in any one state, a series is more likely to use this
ability to invest its assets in the securities of a single issuer than is an
investment company which invests in a broad range of tax-exempt securities. Such
concentration involves an increased risk of loss should the issuer be unable to
make interest or principal payments or should the market value of such
securities decline.
The Fund expects that a series will not invest more than 25% of its total
assets in municipal obligations the source of revenue of which is derived from
any one of the following categories: hospitals, nursing homes, retirement
facilities and other health facilities; turnpikes and toll roads; ports and
airports; or colleges and universities. A series may invest more than 25% of its
total assets in municipal obligations of one or more of the following types:
obligations of public housing authorities; general obligations of states and
local authorities; lease rental obligations of states and local authorities;
obligations of state and local housing authorities;
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obligations of municipal utilities systems; bonds that are secured or backed by
the Treasury or other U.S. Government guaranteed securities; or industrial
development and pollution control bonds. Each of the foregoing types of
investments might be subject to particular risks which, to the extent that a
series is concentrated in such investments, could affect the value or liquidity
of the series.
Each series will treat an investment in a municipal bond refunded with
escrowed U.S. Government securities as U.S. Government securities for purposes
of the Investment Company Act's diversification requirements provided: (i) the
escrowed securities are "government securities" as defined in the Investment
Company Act, (ii) the escrowed securities are irrevocably pledged only to
payment of debt service on the refunded bonds, except to the extent there are
amounts in excess of funds necessary for such debt service, (iii) principal and
interest on the escrowed securities will be sufficient to satisfy all scheduled
principal, interest and any premiums on the refunded bonds and a verification
report prepared by a party acceptable to a nationally recognized statistical
rating agency, or counsel to the holders of the refunded bonds, so verifies,
(iv) the escrow agreement provides that the issuer of the refunded bonds grants
and assigns to the escrow agent, for the equal and ratable benefit of the
holders of the refunded bonds, an express first lien on, pledge of and perfected
security interest in the escrowed securities and the interest income thereon,
(v) the escrow agent has no lien of any type with respect to the escrowed
securities for payment of its fees or expenses except to the extent there are
excess securities, as described in (ii) above, and (vi) except with respect to
the California Income Series, the Series will not invest more than 25% of its
total assets in pre-refunded bonds of the same municipal issuer.
TAX-EXEMPT SECURITIES
Tax-exempt securities include notes and bonds issued by or on behalf of
states, territories and possessions of the United States and their political
subdivisions, agencies and instrumentalities and the District of Columbia, the
interest on which is exempt from federal income tax (except for possible
application of the alternative minimum tax) and, in certain instances,
applicable state or local income and personal property taxes. Such securities
are traded primarily in the over-the-counter market.
For purposes of diversification and concentration under the Investment
Company Act, the identification of the issuer of tax-exempt bonds or notes
depends on the terms and conditions of the obligation. If the assets and
revenues of an agency, authority, instrumentality or other political subdivision
are separate from those of the government creating the subdivision and the
obligation is backed only by the assets and revenues of the subdivision, such
subdivision is regarded as the sole issuer. Similarly, in the case of an
industrial development revenue bond or pollution control revenue bond, if the
bond is backed only by the assets and revenues of the nongovernmental user, the
nongovernmental user is regarded as the sole issuer. If in either case the
creating government or another entity guarantees an obligation, the guaranty may
be regarded as a separate security and treated as an issue of such guarantor.
TAX-EXEMPT BONDS. Tax-exempt bonds are issued to obtain funds for various
public purposes, including the construction of a wide range of public facilities
such as airports, bridges, highways, housing, hospitals, mass transportation,
schools, streets, water and sewer works, and gas and electric utilities.
Tax-exempt bonds also may be issued in connection with the refunding of
outstanding obligations, to obtain funds to lend to other public institutions,
or for general operating expenses.
The two principal classifications of tax-exempt bonds are "general
obligation" and "revenue." General obligation bonds are secured by the issuer's
pledge of its full faith, credit and taxing power for the payment of principal
and interest. Revenue bonds are payable only from the revenues derived from a
particular facility or class of facilities or, in some cases, from the proceeds
of a special excise tax or other specific revenue source.
Industrial development bonds are issued by or on behalf of public
authorities to obtain funds to provide various privately-operated facilities for
manufacturing, housing, sewage, solid waste disposal, airport, mass transit and
port facilities. The Internal Revenue Code restricts the types of industrial
development bonds (IDBs) which qualify to pay interest exempt from federal
income tax, and interest on certain IDBs issued after August 7, 1986 is subject
to the alternative minimum tax. Although IDBs are issued by municipal
authorities, they are generally secured by the revenues derived from payments of
the industrial user. The payment of the principal and interest on IDBs is
dependent solely on the ability of the user of the facilities financed by the
bonds to meet its financial obligations and the pledge, if any, of real and
personal property so financed as security for such payment.
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TAX-EXEMPT NOTES. Tax-exempt notes generally are used to provide for
short-term capital needs and generally have maturities of one year or less.
Tax-exempt notes include:
1. TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES. Tax Anticipation Notes are issued to finance
working capital needs of municipalities. Generally, they are issued in
anticipation of various seasonal tax revenues, such as income, sales, use and
business taxes, and are payable from these specific future taxes.
2. REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTES. Revenue Anticipation Notes are issued in
expectation of receipt of other kinds of revenue, such as federal revenues
available under the Federal Revenue Sharing Programs.
3. BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES. Bond Anticipation Notes are issued to provide
interim financing until long-term financing can be arranged. In most cases, the
long-term bonds then provide the money for the repayment of the Notes.
4. CONSTRUCTION LOAN NOTES. Construction Loan Notes are sold to provide
construction financing. Permanent financing, the proceeds of which are applied
to the payment of Construction Loan Notes, is sometimes provided by a commitment
by the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA) to purchase the loan,
accompanied by a commitment by the Federal Housing Administration to insure
mortgage advances thereunder. In other instances, permanent financing is
provided by commitments of banks to purchase the loan.
FLOATING RATE AND VARIABLE RATE SECURITIES. Each series may invest more than
5% of its assets in floating rate and variable rate securities, including
participation interests therein and (for series other than the California Money
Market Series) inverse floaters. Floating rate securities normally have a rate
of interest which is set as a specific percentage of a designated base rate,
such as the rate on Treasury Bonds or Bills or the prime rate at a major
commercial bank. The interest rate on floating rate securities changes whenever
there is a change in the designated base interest rate. Variable rate securities
provide for a specified periodic adjustment in the interest rate based on
prevailing market rates and generally would allow the series to demand payment
of the obligation on short notice at par plus accrued interest, which amount may
be more or less than the amount the series paid for them. An inverse floater is
a debt instrument with a floating or variable interest rate that moves in the
opposite direction of the interest rate on another security or the value of an
index. Changes in the interest rate on the other security or interest inversely
affect the residual interest rate paid on the inverse floater, with the result
that the inverse floater's price will be considerably more volatile than that of
a fixed rate bond. The market for inverse floaters is relatively new.
Each series may invest in participation interests in variable rate
tax-exempt securities (such as certain IDBs) owned by banks. A participation
interest gives the series an undivided interest in the tax-exempt security in
the proportion that the series' participation interest bears to the total
principal amount of the tax-exempt security and generally provides that the
holder may demand repurchase within one to seven days. Participation interests
are frequently backed by an irrevocable letter of credit or guarantee of a bank
that the investment adviser under the supervision of the Trustees has determined
meets the prescribed quality standards for the series. A series generally has
the right to sell the instrument back to the bank and draw on the letter of
credit on demand, on seven days' notice, for all or any part of the series'
participation interest in the par value of the tax-exempt security, plus accrued
interest. Each series intends to exercise the demand under the letter of credit
only (1) upon a default under the terms of the documents of the tax-exempt
security, (2) as needed to provide liquidity in order to meet redemptions, or
(3) to maintain a high quality investment portfolio. Banks will retain a service
and letter of credit fee and a fee for issuing repurchase commitments in an
amount equal to the excess of the interest paid by the issuer on the tax-exempt
securities over the negotiated yield at which the instruments were purchased
from the bank by a series. The investment adviser will monitor the pricing,
quality and liquidity of the variable rate demand instruments held by each
series, including IDBs supported by bank letters of credit or guarantees, on the
basis of published financial information, reports of rating agencies and other
bank analytical services to which the investment adviser may subscribe.
Participation interests will be purchased only if, in the opinion of counsel,
interest income on such interests will be tax-exempt when distributed as
dividends to shareholders.
TAX-EXEMPT COMMERCIAL PAPER. Issues of tax-exempt commercial paper typically
represent short-term, unsecured, negotiable promissory notes. These obligations
are issued by agencies of state and local governments to finance seasonal
working capital needs of municipalities or to provide interim construction
financing
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and are paid from general revenues of municipalities or are refinanced with
long-term debt. In most cases, tax-exempt commercial paper is backed by letters
of credit, lending agreements, note repurchase agreements or other credit
facility agreements offered by banks or other institutions and is actively
traded.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS REGARDING INVESTMENTS IN TAX-EXEMPT SECURITIES
CALIFORNIA CONCENTRATION. The following information as to certain
California considerations is given to investors in view of the policy of each
series of concentrating its investments in California issuers. Such information
is derived from sources that are generally available to investors and is
believed to be accurate. Such information constitutes only a brief summary, does
not purport to be a complete description and is based on information from
official statements and Moody's relating to securities offerings of California
issuers.
California is the most populous state in the nation with a total population
at the 1990 census of 29,976,000. Growth has been incessant since World War II,
with population gains in each decade since 1950 of between 18% and 49%. During
the last decade, population rose 26%. The State now comprises 12.3% of the
nation's population and 12.9% of its total personal income. Its economy is broad
and diversified with major concentrations in high technology research and
manufacturing, aerospace and defense-related manufacturing, trade, real estate,
and financial services. After experiencing strong growth throughout much of the
1980's, the State was adversely affected by both the recent national recession
and the cutbacks in aerospace and defense spending which have had a severe
impact on the economy in Southern California. This recession has been the
deepest and longest-lasting in the post World War II era. In 1990, unemployment
moved above the national average for the first time in many years and it
remained significantly above the United States average in late 1994. Overall,
the State has lost over 800,000 jobs since the Spring of 1990. Although the
national economic recovery continued at a strong pace in the first quarter of
1994, California is still experiencing the effects of a recession. However, the
State's budget for fiscal year 1994-95 assumes that the State will begin to
recover from recessionary conditions in late 1994, with a modest upturn in 1994
and continuing in 1995.
These economic difficulties have exacerbated the structural budget imbalance
which has been evident since fiscal year 1985-1986. Since that time, budget
shortfalls have become increasingly more difficult to solve and the State has
recorded General Fund operating deficits in five of the past six fiscal years.
Many of these problems have been attributable to the fact that the great
population influx has produced increased demand for education and social
services at a far greater pace than the growth in the State's tax revenues.
Despite substantial tax increases, expenditure reductions and the shift of some
expenditure responsibilities to local government, the budget condition remains
problematic. By June 30, 1994, the General Fund had an accumulated deficit, on a
budgeted basis, of approximately $2.0 billion. In addition, the deficit over the
previous three years had exhausted the State's available cash reserves and
resources. In July and August, 1994, the State was required to issue a total of
$7 billion of short-term revenue anticipation warrants to fund, in part, the
State's cash flow management needs for the 1994-1995 fiscal year.
On July 8, 1994, the Governor signed into law a $57.5 billion budget which,
among other things, (a) reduces welfare grants and aid to families and to the
aged, blind and disabled, and (b) relies on the State's ability to obtain $2.8
billion in new reimbursement from the federal government for the State's cost of
serving illegal immigrants. Although the State legislature has passed a standby
measure which could trigger automatic budget reductions if the State's fiscal
condition worsens over the next two years, the stability of the budget would be
jeopardized if the State is unable to obtain the hoped-for federal funds.
However, given the current federal budget debate and the strict budget
parameters under which federal legislators are operating, receipt of federal aid
of the magnitude envisioned seems unlikely.
The current budget includes General Fund spending of $40.9 billion, up 4.2%
from the level of spending during the 1993-1994 fiscal year. The budget also
envisions General Fund spending climbing another 8.4% in the 1995-1996 fiscal
year. The budget forecasts levels of revenues and expenditures which will result
in operating surpluses in both 1994-1995 and 1995-1996, leading to the
elimination of an estimated $2.0 billion accumulated budget deficit by June 30,
1996. Because of the State of California's continuing budget problems, the
State's General Obligation bonds were downgraded in July 1994 from Aa to A1 by
Moody's, from A+ to A by S&P and from AA to A by Fitch Investors Service, Inc.
All three rating agencies expressed uncertainty in the State's ability to
balance its budget by 1996.
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From time to time, the State is a party to numerous legal proceedings, many
of which normally occur in governmental operations. In addition, the State is
involved in certain other legal proceedings that, if decided against the State,
might require the State to make significant future expenditures or impair future
revenue sources. Two such court cases may upset California's budgetary balance.
In 1992-1993 and 1993-1994, the State met part of its Proposition 98 commitment
to education through $1.8 billion in off-book loans. These loans were held to be
illegal in a lower court decision, CALIFORNIA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION V. GOULD. If
this decision is upheld on appeal, the schools will not be required to repay
these loans, and the officially recognized 1994-1995 year-end deficit would
increase by $1.8 billion. In July 1994, a federal appeals court invalidated the
Bush Administration's approval of a 5.8% welfare benefits cut imposed in
December 1992. The ruling could also nullify a further 2.7% reduction approved
in 1993 and a 2.3% reduction scheduled to go into effect in September 1994. It
has been estimated that, if the ruling is upheld on appeal, it could cost the
State up to $175 million per year in additional welfare benefit payments.
On January 17, 1994, Northridge, California experienced an earthquake that
registered 6.8 on the Richter scale, resulting in significant property damage to
private and public facilities throughout the Los Angeles and Ventura Counties,
and to parts of the Orange and San Bernardino Counties. The total amount of
damage is estimated to be between $13 billion and $20 billion. In mid-February
1994 Congress approved an earthquake relief package totaling about $8.6 billion,
bringing total federal support to $9.5 billion. The California legislature
approved $2 billion in bond refinancing for earthquake recovery costs and
seismic safety improvements. However, the bond issue was rejected by California
voters in the June 1994 election. It now appears that the State will pay for its
share of the recovery costs through a reallocation of existing funds and
borrowing from the federal government.
The bipartisan Commission on State Finance believes that, although it may
carry long-term implications for the City of Los Angeles, the earthquake will
not derail the State's economic recovery.
Certain municipal securities may be obligations of issuers which rely in
whole or in part on State revenues for payment of such obligations. In 1978,
State voters approved an amendment to the State Constitution known as
Proposition 13, which added Article XIIIA to the State Constitution. The effect
of Article XIIIA is to limit ad valorem taxes on real property and to restrict
the ability of taxing entities to increase real property tax revenues. After the
adoption of Article XIIIA, legislation was adopted which provided for the
reallocation of property taxes and other revenues to local public agencies,
increased State aid to such agencies, and the assumption by the State of certain
obligations previously paid out of local funds. More recent legislation has,
however, reduced State assistance payments to local governments. There can be no
assurance that any particular level of State aid to local governments will be
maintained in future years. In NORDLINGER V. HAHN, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld
certain provisions of Proposition 13 against claims that it violated the equal
protection clause of the Constitution.
In 1979, an amendment was passed adding Article XIIIB to the State
Constitution. As amended in 1990, Article XIIIB imposes an "appropriations
limit" on the spending authority of the State and local government entities. In
general, the appropriations limit is based on certain 1985-1986 expenditures,
adjusted annually to reflect changes in the cost of living, population and
certain services provided by State and local government entities.
"Appropriations limit" does not include appropriations for qualified capital
outlay projects, certain increases in transportation-related taxes, and certain
emergency appropriations. If a government entity raises revenues beyond its
"appropriations limit" in any year, a portion of the excess which cannot be
appropriated within the following year's limit must be returned to the entity's
taxpayers within two subsequent fiscal years, generally by a tax credit, refund
or temporary suspension of tax rates or fee schedules. Debt service is excluded
from these limitations and is defined as "appropriations required to pay the
cost of interest and redemption charges, including the funding of any reserve or
sinking fund required in connection therewith, on indebtedness existing or
legally authorized as of January 1, 1979 or on bonded indebtedness thereafter
approved by the voters. In addition, Article XIIIB requires the State
Legislature to establish a prudent State reserve, and to require the transfer of
50% of excess revenue to the State School Fund; any amounts allocated to the
State School Fund will increase the appropriations limit.
In 1986, State voters approved an initiative measure known as Proposition
62, which among other things requires that any tax for general governmental
purposes imposed by local governments be approved by a two-
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thirds vote of the governmental entity's legislative body and by a majority of
its electorate, requires that any special tax (levied for other than general
governmental purposes) imposed by a local government be approved by a two-thirds
vote of its electorate, and restricts the use of revenues from a special tax to
the purposes or for the service for which the special tax was imposed. Portions
of the Proposition were declared unconstitutional in September 1988, and it is
not possible to predict the impact of the decision. In 1988, State voters
approved Proposition 87, which amended Article XVI of the State Constitution to
authorize the State Legislature to prohibit redevelopment agencies from
receiving any property tax revenues raised by increased property taxes to repay
bonded indebtedness of local government which is not approved by voters on or
after January 1, 1989. It is not possible to predict whether the State
Legislature will enact such a prohibition, nor is it possible to predict the
impact of Proposition 87 on redevelopment agencies and their ability to make
payments on outstanding debt obligations.
In November 1988, California voters approved Proposition 98. This initiative
requires that revenues in excess of amounts permitted to be spent and which
would otherwise be returned by revision of tax rates or fee schedules, be
transferred and allocated (up to a maximum of 40%) to the State School Fund and
be expended solely for purposes of instructional improvement and accountability.
No such transfer or allocation of funds will be required if certain designated
state officials determine that annual student expenditures and class size meet
certain criteria as set forth in Proposition 98. Any funds allocated to the
State School Fund shall cause the appropriation limits to be annually increased
for any such allocation made in the prior year. Proposition 98 also requires the
State of California to provide a minimum level of funding for public schools and
community colleges. The initiative permits the enactment of legislation, by a
two-thirds vote, to suspend the minimum funding requirement for one year.
In July 1991, California increased taxes by adding two new marginal tax
rates, at 10% and 11%, effective for tax years 1991 through 1995. After 1995,
the maximum personal income tax rate is scheduled to return to 9.3%, and the
alternative minimum tax rate is scheduled to drop from 8.5% to 7%. In addition,
legislation in July 1991 raised the sales tax by 1.25%. 0.5% was a permanent
addition to counties, but with the money earmarked to trust funds to pay for
health and welfare programs whose administration was transferred to counties.
This tax increase will be cancelled if a court rules that such transfer and tax
increase violate any constitutional requirements. 0.5% of the State tax rate was
scheduled to expire on June 30, 1993, but was extended for six months for the
benefit of counties and cities. On November 2, 1993, voters made this half-
percent levy a permanent source of funding for local government.
The effect of these various constitutional and statutory amendments, cases
and budgetary developments upon the ability of California issuers to pay
interest and principal on their obligations remains unclear. Furthermore, other
measures affecting the taxing or spending authority of California or its
political subdivisions may be approved or enacted in the future.
PUT OPTIONS
Each series may acquire put options (puts) giving the series the right to
sell securities held in the series' portfolio at a specified exercise price on a
specified date. Such puts may be acquired for the purpose of protecting the
series from a possible decline in the market value of the security to which the
put applies in the event of interest rate fluctuations or, in the case of
liquidity puts, for the purpose of shortening the effective maturity of the
underlying security. The aggregate value of premiums paid to acquire puts held
in a series' portfolio (other than liquidity puts) may not exeed 10% of the net
asset value of such series. The acquisition of a put may involve an additional
cost to the series by payment of a premium for the put, by payment of a higher
purchase price for securities to which the put is attached or through a lower
effective interest rate.
In addition, there is a credit risk associated with the purchase of puts in
that the issuer of the put may be unable to meet its obligation to purchase the
underlying security. Accordingly, the series will acquire puts only under the
following circumstances: (1) the put is written by the issuer of the underlying
security and such security is rated within the four highest quality grades (two
highest grades for the California Money Market Series) as determined by Moody's
or S&P; or (2) the put is written by a person other than the issuer of the
underlying security and such person has securities outstanding which are rated
within such four (or two for the
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California Money Market Series) highest quality grade of such rating services;
or (3) the put is backed by a letter of credit or similar financial guarantee
issued by a person having securities outstanding which are rated within the two
highest quality grades of such rating services.
One form of transaction involving liquidity puts consists of an underlying
fixed rate municipal bond that is subject to a third party demand feature or
"tender option." The holder of the bond would pay a "tender fee" to the third
party tender option provider, the amount of which would be periodically adjusted
so that the bond/ tender option combination would reasonably be expected to have
a market value that approximates the par value of the bond. This bond/tender
option combination would therefore be functionally equivalent to ordinary
variable or floating rate obligations, and the Fund may purchase such
obligations subject to certain conditions specified by the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC).
FINANCIAL FUTURES CONTRACTS AND OPTIONS THEREON
FUTURES CONTRACTS. The California Series and the California Income Series
(but not the California Money Market Series) may engage in transactions in
financial futures contracts as a hedge against interest rate related
fluctuations in the value of securities which are held in the investment
portfolio or which the California Series or the California Income Series intends
to purchase. A clearing corporation associated with the commodities exchange on
which a futures contract trades assumes responsibility for the completion of
transactions and guarantees that open futures contracts will be closed. Although
interest rate futures contracts call for actual delivery or acceptance of debt
securities, in most cases the contracts are closed out before the settlement
date without the making or taking of delivery.
When the futures contract is entered into, each party deposits with a broker
or in a segregated custodial account approximately 5% of the contract amount,
called the "initial margin." Subsequent payments to and from the broker, called
"variation margin," will be made on a daily basis as the price of the underlying
security or index fluctuates, making the long and short positions in the futures
contracts more or less valuable, a process known as "marking to the market."
When the California Series or the California Income Series purchases a
futures contract, it will maintain an amount of cash, U.S. Government
obligations or liquid, high-grade debt securities in a segregated account with
the Fund's Custodian, so that the amount so segregated plus the amount of
initial and variation margin held in the account of its broker equals the market
value of the futures contract, thereby ensuring that the use of such futures
contract is unleveraged. Should the California Series or the California Income
Series sell a futures contract it may "cover" that position by owning the
instruments underlying the futures contract or by holding a call option on such
futures contract. The California Series or the California Income Series will not
sell futures contracts if the value of such futures contracts exceeds the total
market value of the securities of the California Series or the California Income
Series. It is not anticipated that transactions in futures contracts will have
the effect of increasing portfolio turnover.
OPTIONS ON FINANCIAL FUTURES. The California Series and the California
Income Series (but not the California Money Market Series) may purchase call
options and write put and call options on futures contracts and enter into
closing transactions with respect to such options to terminate an existing
position. The California Series and the California Income Series will use
options on futures in connection with hedging strategies.
An option on a futures contract gives the purchaser the right, in return for
the premium paid, to assume a position in a futures contract (a long position if
the option is a call and a short position if the option is a put) at a specified
exercise price at any time during the period of the option. Upon exercise of the
option, the delivery of the futures position by the writer of the option to the
holder of the option will be accompanied by delivery of the accumulated balance
in the writer's futures margin account which represents the amount by which the
market price of the futures contract, at exercise, exceeds, in the case of a
call, or is less than, in the case of a put, the exercise price of the option on
the futures contract. If an option is exercised on the last trading day prior to
the expiration date of the option, the settlement will be made entirely in cash
equal to the difference between the exercise price of the option and the closing
price of the futures contract on the expiration date. Currently, options can be
purchased or written with respect to futures contracts on U.S. Treasury Bonds,
among other
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fixed-income securities, and on municipal bond indices on the Chicago Board of
Trade. As with options on debt securities, the holder or writer of an option may
terminate his or her position by selling or purchasing an option of the same
series. There is no guaranty that such closing transactions can be effected.
When the California Series or the California Income Series hedges its
portfolio by purchasing a put option, or writing a call option, on a futures
contract, it will own a long futures position or an amount of debt securities
corresponding to the open option position. When the California Series or the
California Income Series writes a put option on a futures contract, it may,
rather than establish a segregated account, sell the futures contract underlying
the put option or purchase a similar put option. In instances involving the
purchase of a call option on a futures contract, the California Series or the
California Income Series will deposit in a segregated account with the Fund's
Custodian an amount in cash, U.S. Government obligations or liquid, high-grade
debt obligations equal to the market value of the obligation underlying the
futures contract, less any amount held in the initial and variation margin
accounts.
LIMITATIONS ON PURCHASE AND SALE. Under regulations of the Commodity
Exchange Act, investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act
are exempted from the definition of "commodity pool operator," subject to
compliance with certain conditions. The exemption is conditioned upon the
Series' purchasing and selling financial futures contracts and options thereon
for BONA FIDE hedging transactions, except that the Series may purchase and sell
futures contracts and options thereon for any other purpose, to the extent that
the aggregate initial margin and option premiums do not exceed 5% of the
liquidation value of the Series total assets. The California Series and the
California Income Series will use financial futures and options thereon in a
manner consistent with these requirements. With respect to long positions
assumed by the California Series or the California Income Series, the series
will segregate with the Fund's Custodian an amount of cash, U.S. Government
securities or liquid, high-grade debt securities so that the amount so
segregated plus the amount of initial and variation margin held in the account
of its broker equals the market value of the futures contracts and thereby
insures that its use of futures contracts is unleveraged. Each of the California
Series and the California Income Series will continue to invest at least 80% of
its total assets in California municipal obligations except in certain
circumstances, as described in the Prospectuses under "How the Fund Invests --
Investment Objective and Policies." The California Series and the California
Income Series may not enter into futures contracts if, immediately thereafter,
the sum of the amount of initial and net cumulative variation margin on
outstanding futures contracts, together with premiums paid on options thereon,
would exceed 20% of the total assets of the series.
RISKS OF FINANCIAL FUTURES TRANSACTIONS. In addition to the risk associated
with predicting movements in the direction of interest rates, discussed in "How
the Fund Invests -- Investment Objective and Policies -- Futures Contracts and
Options Thereon" in the Prospectuses of the California Series and the California
Income Series, there are a number of other risks associated with the use of
financial futures for hedging purposes.
The California Series and the California Income Series intend to purchase
and sell futures contracts only on exchanges where there appears to be a market
in the futures sufficiently active to accommodate the volume of its trading
activity. There can be no assurance that a liquid market will always exist for
any particular contract at any particular time. Accordingly, there can be no
assurance that it will always be possible to close a futures position when such
closing is desired; and, in the event of adverse price movements, the series
would continue to be required to make daily cash payments of variation margin.
However, if futures contracts have been sold to hedge portfolio securities,
these securities will not be sold until the offsetting futures contracts can be
purchased. Similarly, if futures have been bought to hedge anticipated
securities purchases, the purchases will not be executed until the offsetting
futures contracts can be sold.
The hours of trading of interest rate futures contracts may not conform to
the hours during which the series may trade municipal securities. To the extent
that the futures markets close before the municipal securities market,
significant price and rate movements can take place that cannot be reflected in
the futures markets on a day-to-day basis.
RISKS OF TRANSACTIONS IN OPTIONS ON FINANCIAL FUTURES. In addition to the
risks which apply to all options transactions, there are several special risks
relating to options on futures. The ability to establish and close out positions
on such options will be subject to the maintenance of a liquid secondary market.
Compared to the sale of financial futures, the purchase of put options on
financial futures involves less potential risk to the California
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Series and the California Income Series because the maximum amount at risk is
the premium paid for the options (plus transaction costs). However, there may be
circumstances when the purchase of a put option on a financial future would
result in a loss to the series when the sale of a financial future would not,
such as when there is no movement in the price of debt securities.
An option position may be closed out only on an exchange which provides a
secondary market for an option of the same series. Although the series generally
will purchase only those options for which there appears to be an active
secondary market, there is no assurance that a liquid secondary market on an
exchange will exist for any particular option, or at any particular time, and
for some options, no secondary market on an exchange may exist. In such event,
it might not be possible to effect closing transactions in particular options,
with the result that the series would have to exercise its options in order to
realize any profit and would incur transaction costs upon the sale of underlying
securities pursuant to the exercise of put options.
Reasons for the absence of a liquid secondary market on an exchange include
the following: (i) there may be insufficient trading interest in certain
options; (ii) restrictions may be imposed by an exchange on opening transactions
or closing transactions or both; (iii) trading halts, suspensions or other
restrictions may be imposed with respect to particular classes or series of
options or underlying securities; (iv) unusual or unforeseen circumstances may
interrupt normal operations on an exchange; (v) the facilities of an exchange
may not at all times be adequate to handle current trading volume; or (vi) one
or more exchanges could, for economic or other reasons, decide or be compelled
at some future date to discontinue the trading of options (or a particular class
or series of options), in which event the secondary market on that exchange (or
in that class or series of options) would cease to exist, although outstanding
options on that exchange could continue to be exercisable in accordance with
their terms.
There is no assurance that higher than anticipated trading activity or other
unforeseen events might not, at times, render certain clearing facilities
inadequate, and thereby result in the institution by an exchange of special
procedures which may interfere with the timely execution of customers' orders.
WHEN-ISSUED AND DELAYED DELIVERY SECURITIES
Each series may purchase tax-exempt securities on a when-issued or delayed
delivery basis, in which case delivery and payment normally take place within
one month after the date of the commitment to purchase. The payment obligation
and the interest rate that will be received on the tax-exempt securities are
each fixed at the time the buyer enters into the commitment. The purchase price
for the security includes interest accrued during the period between purchase
and settlement and, therefore, no interest accrues to the economic benefit of
the series until delivery and payment take place. Although a series will only
purchase a tax-exempt security on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis with
the intention of actually acquiring the securities, the series may sell these
securities before the settlement date if it is deemed advisable.
Tax-exempt securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis
are subject to changes in market value based upon the public's perception of the
creditworthiness of the issuer and changes, real or anticipated, in the level of
interest rates (which will generally result in similar changes in value, I.E.,
experiencing both appreciation when interest rates decline and depreciation when
interest rates rise). Therefore, to the extent that a series remains
substantially fully invested at the same time that it has purchased securities
on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the market value of the series'
assets will vary to a greater extent than otherwise. Purchasing a tax-exempt
security on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis can involve a risk that the
yields available in the market when the delivery takes place may be higher than
those obtained on the security so purchased.
A segregated account of each series consisting of cash or liquid high-grade
debt securities equal to the amount of the when-issued or delayed delivery
commitments will be established with the Fund's Custodian and marked to market
daily, with additional cash or liquid high-grade debt securities added when
necessary. When the time comes to pay for when-issued or delayed delivery
securities, each series will meet its obligations from then available cash flow,
sale of securities held in the separate account, sale of other securities or,
although it would not normally expect to do so, from the sale of the securities
themselves (which may have a value
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greater or lesser than the series' payment obligations). The sale of securities
to meet such obligations carries with it a greater potential for the realization
of capital gain, which is not exempt from state or federal income taxes. See
"Distributions and Tax Information."
Each series (other than the California Money Market Series) may also
purchase municipal forward contracts. A municipal forward contract is a
municipal security which is purchased on a when-issued basis with delivery
taking place up to five years from the date of purchase. No interest will accrue
on the security prior to the delivery date. The investment adviser will monitor
the liquidity, value, credit quality and delivery of the security under the
supervision of the Trustees.
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER OF THE CALIFORNIA SERIES AND THE CALIFORNIA INCOME SERIES
Portfolio transactions will be undertaken principally to accomplish the
objective of the California Series and the California Income Series in relation
to anticipated movements in the general level of interest rates but each such
series may also engage in short-term trading consistent with its objective.
Securities may be sold in anticipation of a market decline (a rise in interest
rates) or purchased in anticipation of a market rise (a decline in interest
rates) and later sold. In addition, a security may be sold and another purchased
at approximately the same time to take advantage of what the investment adviser
believes to be a temporary disparity in the normal yield relationship between
the two securities. Yield disparities may occur for reasons not directly related
to the investment quality of particular issues or the general movement of
interest rates, due to such factors as changes in the overall demand for or
supply of various types of tax-exempt securities or changes in the investment
objectives of investors.
The series' investment policies may lead to frequent changes in investments,
particularly in periods of rapidly fluctuating interest rates. A change in
securities held by the California Series and the California Income Series is
known as "portfolio turnover" and may involve the payment by the series of
dealer mark-ups or underwriting commissions, and other transaction costs, on the
sale of securities, as well as on the reinvestment of the proceeds in other
securities. Portfolio turnover rate for a fiscal year is the ratio of the lesser
of purchases or sales of portfolio securities to the monthly average of the
value of portfolio securities -- excluding securities whose maturities at
acquisition were one year or less. The series' portfolio turnover rate will not
be a limiting factor when the series deem it desirable to sell or purchase
securities. For the fiscal years ended August 31, 1994 and August 31, 1993, the
portfolio turnover rate of the California Series was 69% and 43%, respectively.
For the fiscal years ended August 31, 1994 and August 31, 1993, the portfolio
turnover rate of the California Income Series was 46% and 34%, respectively.
ILLIQUID SECURITIES
A series may invest up to 15% (10% in the case of the California Money
Market Series) of its net assets in illiquid securities, including repurchase
agreements which have a maturity of longer than seven days, securities with
legal or contractual restrictions on resale (restricted securities) and
securities that are not readily marketable. Repurchase agreements subject to
demand are deemed to have a maturity equal to the notice period. Mutual funds do
not typically hold a significant amount of illiquid securities because of the
potential for delays on resale and uncertainty in valuation. Limitations on
resale may have an adverse effect on the marketability of portfolio securities
and a mutual fund might be unable to dispose of illiquid securities promptly or
at reasonable prices and might thereby experience difficulty satisfying
redemptions within seven days.
Municipal lease obligations will not be considered illiquid for purposes of
the series' limitation on illiquid securities provided the investment adviser
determines that there is a readily available market for such securities. In
reaching liquidity decisions, the investment adviser will consider, INTER ALIA,
the following factors: (1) the frequency of trades and quotes for the security;
(2) the number of dealers wishing to purchase or sell the security and the
number of other potential purchasers; (3) dealer undertakings to make a market
in the security; and (4) the nature of the security and the nature of the
marketplace trades (E.G., the time needed to dispose of the security, the method
of soliciting offers and the mechanics of the transfer). With respect to
municipal lease obligations, the investment adviser also considers: (1) the
willingness of the municipality to continue, annually or biannually, to
appropriate funds for payment of the lease; (2) the general credit quality of
the municipality and the essentiality to the municipality of the property
covered by the lease; (3) in the case of unrated municipal lease obligations, an
analysis of factors similar to that performed by nationally recognized
statistical
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rating organizations in evaluating the credit quality of a municipal lease
obligation, including (i) whether the lease can be cancelled; (ii) if
applicable, what assurance there is that the assets represented by the lease can
be sold; (iii) the strength of the lessee's general credit (E.G., its debt,
administrative, economic and financial characteristics); (iv) the likelihood
that the municipality will discontinue appropriating funding for the leased
property because the property is no longer deemed essential to the operations of
the municipality (E.G., the potential for an event of non-appropriation); and
(v) the legal recourse in the event of failure to appropriate; and (4) any other
factors unique to municipal lease obligations as determined by the investment
adviser.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
The series' repurchase agreements will be collateralized by U.S. Government
obligations. The series will enter into repurchase transactions only with
parties meeting creditworthiness standards approved by the Fund's Trustees. The
Fund's investment adviser will monitor the creditworthiness of such parties,
under the general supervision of the Trustees. In the event of a default or
bankruptcy by a seller, the series will promptly seek to liquidate the
collateral. To the extent that the proceeds from any sale of such collateral
upon a default in the obligation to repurchase are less than the repurchase
price, the series will suffer a loss.
The series participate in a joint repurchase account with other investment
companies managed by Prudential Mutual Fund Management, Inc. (PMF) pursuant to
an order of the SEC. On a daily basis, any univested cash balances of the series
may be aggregated with those of such investment companies and invested in one or
more repurchase agreements. Each fund or series participates in the income
earned or accrued in the joint account based on the percentage of its
investment.
Except as described above and under "Investment Restrictions," the foregoing
investment policies are not fundamental and may be changed by the Trustees of
the Fund without the vote of a majority of its outstanding voting securities (as
defined above).
INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS
The following restrictions are fundamental policies. Fundamental policies
are those which cannot be changed without the approval of the holders of a
majority of the outstanding voting securities of a series. A "majority of the
outstanding voting securities" of a series, when used in this Statement of
Additional Information, means the lesser of (i) 67% of the voting shares
represented at a meeting at which more than 50% of the outstanding voting shares
are present in person or represented by proxy or (ii) more than 50% of the
outstanding voting shares.
A series may not:
1. Purchase securities on margin (but the series may obtain such short-term
credits as may be necessary for the clearance of transactions. For the purpose
of this restriction, the deposit or payment by the California Series or the
California Income Series of initial or maintenance margin in connection with
futures contracts or related options transactions is not considered the purchase
of a security on margin).
2. Make short sales of securities or maintain a short position.
3. Issue senior securities, borrow money or pledge its assets, except that
the series may borrow up to 20% of the value of its total assets (calculated
when the loan is made) for temporary, extraordinary or emergency purposes or for
the clearance of transactions. The series may pledge up to 20% of the value of
its total assets to secure such borrowings. A series will not purchase portfolio
securities if its borrowings exceed 5% of its assets. For purposes of this
restriction, the preference as to shares of a series in liquidation and as to
dividends over all other series of the Fund with respect to assets specifically
allocated to that series, the purchase and sale of futures contracts and related
options, collateral arrangements with respect to margin for futures contracts
and the writing of related options by the California Series or the California
Income Series and obligations of the Fund to Trustees pursuant to deferred
compensation arrangements, are not deemed to be a pledge of assets or the
issuance of a senior security.
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4. Purchase any security if as a result, with respect to 75% of its total
assets, more than 5% of its total assets (except with respect to the California
Income Series) would be invested in the securities of any one issuer (provided
that this restriction shall not apply to obligations issued or guaranteed as to
principal and interest by the U.S. Government or its agencies or
instrumentalities).
5. Buy or sell commodities or commodity contracts, or real estate or
interests in real estate, although it may purchase and sell financial futures
contracts and related options, securities which are secured by real estate and
securities of companies which invest or deal in real estate. The California
Money Market Series may not purchase and sell financial futures contracts and
related options.
6. Act as underwriter except to the extent that, in connection with the
disposition of portfolio securities, it may be deemed to be an underwriter under
certain federal securities laws.
7. Invest in interests in oil, gas or other mineral exploration or
development programs.
8. Make loans, except through repurchase agreements.
The California Income Series may not purchase securities (other than
municipal obligations and obligations guaranteed as to principal and interest by
the U.S. Government or its agencies or instrumentalities) if, as a result of
such purchase, 25% or more of the total assets of the Series (taken at current
market value) would be invested in any one industry.
Whenever any fundamental investment policy or investment restriction states
a maximum percentage of a series' assets, it is intended that if the percentage
limitation is met at the time the investment is made, a later change in
percentage resulting from changing total or net asset values will not be
considered a violation of such policy. However, in the event that the series'
asset coverage for borrowings falls below 300%, the series will take prompt
action to reduce its borrowings, as required by applicable law.
In order to comply with certain state "blue sky" restrictions, the series
will not as a matter of operating policy:
1. Invest in oil, gas and mineral leases or programs.
2. Purchase warrants if as a result the series would then have more than
5% of its net assets (determined at the time of investment) invested in
warrants. Warrants will be valued at the lower of cost or market and
investment in warrants which are not listed on the New York Stock Exchange or
American Stock Exchange will be limited to 2% of the series' net assets
(determined at the time of investment). For the purpose of this limitation,
warrants acquired in units or attached to securities are deemed to be without
value.
3. Purchase the securities of any one issuer if any officer or Trustee
of the Fund or the Manager or Subadviser owns more than 1/2 of 1% of the
outstanding securities of such issuer, and such officers, Trustees and
directors who own more than 1/2 of 1% own in the aggregate more than 5% of the
outstanding securities of such issuer.
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TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS
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Edward D. Beach........................ Trustee President and Director of BMC Fund, Inc., a closed-end
c/o Prudential Mutual Fund investment company; prior thereto, Vice Chairman of
Management, Inc. Broyhill Furniture Industries, Inc.; Certified Public
One Seaport Plaza Accountant; Secretary and Treasurer of Broyhill Family
New York, NY Foundation, Inc.; President, Treasurer and Director of
The High Yield Plus Fund, Inc. and First Financial Fund,
Inc.; Director of The Global Government Plus Fund, Inc.
and The Global Total Return Fund, Inc.
Eugene C. Dorsey....................... Trustee Retired President, Chief Executive Officer and Trustee of
c/o Prudential Mutual Fund the Gannett Foundation (now Freedom Forum); former
Management, Inc. Publisher of four Gannett newspapers and Vice President
One Seaport Plaza of Gannett Company; past Chairman of Independent Sector
New York, NY (national coalition of philanthropic organizations);
former Chairman of the American Council for the Arts;
Director of the Advisory Board of Chase Manhattan Bank
of Rochester and The High Yield Income Fund, Inc.
Delayne Dedrick Gold................... Trustee Marketing and Management Consultant.
c/o Prudential Mutual Fund
Management, Inc.
One Seaport Plaza
New York, NY
* Harry A. Jacobs, Jr.................... Trustee Senior Director of Prudential Securities Incorporated
One Seaport Plaza (Prudential Securities) (since January 1986); formerly
New York, NY Interim Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PMF
(June 1993-September 1993); formerly Chairman of the
Board of Prudential Securities (1982-1985) and Chairman
of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Bache Group
Inc. (1977-1982); Director of the Center for National
Policy, The First Australia Fund, Inc., The First
Australia Prime Income Fund, Inc., The Global Government
Plus Fund, Inc. and The Global Total Return Fund, Inc.;
Trustee of the Trudeau Institute.
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* "Interested" Trustee, as defined in the Investment Company Act, by reason
of his affiliation with Prudential Securities or PMF.
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* Lawrence C. McQuade.................... President and Vice Chairman of PMF (since 1988); Managing Director,
One Seaport Plaza Trustee Investment Banking, of Prudential Securities
New York, NY (1988-1991); Director of Czech and Slovak American
Enterprise Fund (since October 1994), Quixote
Corporation (since February 1992) and BUNZL, PLC (since
June 1991); formerly Director of Crazy Eddie Inc.
(1987-1990) and Kaiser Tech., Ltd. and Kaiser Aluminum
and Chemical Corp. (March 1987-November 1988); formerly
Executive Vice President and Director of W.R. Grace &
Company; President and Director of The High Yield Income
Fund, Inc., The Global Government Plus Fund, Inc. and
The Global Total Return Fund, Inc.
Thomas T. Mooney....................... Trustee President of the Greater Rochester Metro Chamber of
c/o Prudential Mutual Fund Commerce; former Rochester City Manager; Trustee of
Management, Inc. Center for Governmental Research, Inc.; Director of
One Seaport Plaza Monroe County Water Authority, Rochester Jobs, Inc.,
New York, NY Blue Cross of Rochester, Executive Service Corps of
Rochester, Monroe County Industrial Development
Corporation, Northeast Midwest Institute, First
Financial Fund, Inc., The Global Government Plus Fund,
Inc., The Global Total Return Fund, Inc. and The High
Yield Plus Fund, Inc.
Thomas H. O'Brien...................... Trustee President of O'Brien Associates (Financial and Management
c/o Prudential Mutual Fund Consultants) (since April 1984); formerly President of
Management, Inc. Jamaica Water Securities Corp. (holding company)
One Seaport Plaza (February 1989-August 1990); Director (September
New York, NY 1987-April 1991) and Chairman of the Board and Chief
Executive Officer (September 1987-February 1989) of
Jamaica Water Supply Company; formerly Director of
TransCanada Pipelines U.S.A. Ltd. (1984-June 1989) and
Winthrop University Hospital (November 1976-June 1988);
Director of Ridgewood Savings Bank and Yankee Energy
System, Inc.; Secretary and Trustee of Hofstra
University.
* Richard A. Redeker..................... Trustee President, Chief Executive Officer and Director (since
One Seaport Plaza October 1993) of PMF; Executive Vice President, Director
New York, NY and Member of Operating Committee (since October 1993),
Prudential Securities; Director (since October 1993) of
Prudential Securities Group, Inc.; Vice President, The
Prudential Investment Corporation (since July 1994);
formerly Senior Executive Vice President and Director of
Kemper Financial Services, Inc. (September
1978-September 1993); Director of The Global Government
Plus Fund, Inc., The Global Total Return Fund, Inc. and
The High Yield Income Fund, Inc.
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* "Interested" Trustee, as defined in the Investment Company Act, by reason
of his affiliation with Prudential Securities or PMF.
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Nancy H. Teeters....................... Trustee Economist; formerly Vice President and Chief Economist
c/o Prudential Mutual Fund (March 1986-June 1990) of International Business
Management, Inc. Machines Corporation; Member of the Board of Governors
One Seaport Plaza of the Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies of
New York, NY the University of Michigan; Director of Inland Steel In-
dustries (since July 1991), First Financial Fund, Inc.
and The Global Total Return Fund, Inc.
Robert F. Gunia........................ Vice President Chief Administrative Officer (since July 1990), Director
One Seaport Plaza (since January 1989), Executive Vice President,
New York, NY Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (since June 1987)
of PMF; Senior Vice President of Prudential Securities
(since March 1987); Vice President and Director of The
Asia Pacific Fund, Inc. (since May 1989).
S. Jane Rose........................... Secretary Senior Vice President (since January 1991), Senior Counsel
One Seaport Plaza (since June 1987) and First Vice President (June
New York, NY 1987-December 1990) of PMF; Senior Vice President and
Senior Counsel (since July 1992) of Prudential
Securities; formerly Vice President and Associate
General Counsel of Prudential Securities.
Susan C. Cote.......................... Treasurer and Senior Vice President (since January 1989) and First Vice
One Seaport Plaza Principal President (June 1987-January 1989) of PMF; Senior Vice
New York, NY Financial and President (since January 1992) and Vice President
Accounting (January 1986-December 1991) of Prudential Securities.
Officer
Deborah A. Docs........................ Assistant Vice President and Associate General Counsel (since
One Seaport Plaza Secretary January 1993) of PMF; Vice President and Associate
New York, NY General Counsel (since January 1993) of Prudential
Securities; previously Associate Vice President (January
1990-December 1992), Assistant Vice President (January
1989-
December 1989) and Assistant General Counsel (November
1991-December 1992) of PMF.
</TABLE>
Trustees and officers of the Fund are also trustees, directors and officers
of some or all of the other investment companies distributed by Prudential
Securities or Prudential Mutual Fund Distributors, Inc.
The officers conduct and supervise the daily business operations of the
Fund, while the Trustees, in addition to their functions set forth under
"Manager" and "Distributor," review such actions and decide on general policy.
Pursuant to the Management Agreement with the Fund, the Manager pays all
compensation of officers and employees of the Fund as well as the fees and
expenses of all Trustees of the Fund who are affiliated persons of the Manager.
The Fund pays each of its Trustees who is not an affiliated person of the
Manager or the Fund's investment adviser annual compensation of $4,000, in
addition to certain out-of-pocket expenses. Messrs. Dorsey and O'Brien receive
their Trustees' fee pursuant to a deferred fee agreement with the Fund. Under
the terms of the agreement, the Fund accrues daily the amount of such Trustees'
fees which accrue interest at a rate equivalent to the prevailing rate
applicable to 90-day U.S. Treasury Bills at the beginning of each calendar
quarter or,
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pursuant to an SEC exemptive order, at the daily rate of return of the Fund.
Payment of the interest so accrued is also deferred and accruals become payable
at the option of the Trustee. The Fund's obligation to make payments of deferred
Trustees' fees, together with interest thereon, is a general obligation of the
Fund.
As of December 2, 1994, the Trustees and officers of the Fund, as a group,
owned beneficially less than 1% of the outstanding shares of beneficial interest
of each series of the Fund.
As of December 2, 1994, the only beneficial owners, directly or indirectly,
of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of any class of beneficial interest of
a series were Henry Bych & Helen Bych, 24204 Calvert St, Woodland Hills, CA
91367-1111, who held 10,980 Class C shares of the California Income Series
(7.0%); Harriet E. Glotz, 7635 N Charles, Fresno, CA 93711-0121, who held 10,015
Class C shares of the California Income Series (6.4%); John Pryor & Jeanne Pryor
CO-TTEES, 13820 Vista Dorada, Salinas, CA 93908-9443, who held 16,302 Class C
shares of the California Income Series (10.1%); William E. Blain & Zelma Blain
Co, 520 E Estate Dr, Tulare, CA 93274-2104, who held 39,676 Class C shares of
the California Income Series (25.3%); Mr. Michael S. Hope, 1079 Amalfi Dr,
Pacific Plsds, CA 90272-4029, who held 43,411 Class A shares of the California
Series (5.1%); Patricia Hussey, 7233 Cronin Cir, Dublin, CA 94568-2329, who held
2,593 Class C shares of the California Series (49%); and James M. Stone & Pearl
C. Stone CO-TTEES, 4413 Faulkner Dr, Fremont, CA 94536-5813, who held 947 Class
C shares of the California Series (18.2%).
As of December 2, 1994, Prudential Securities was the record holder for
other beneficial owners of 567,851 Class A shares (or 66% of the outstanding
Class A shares), 9,754,432 Class B shares (or 62% of the outstanding Class B
shares) and 5,058 Class C shares (or 97% of the outstanding Class C shares) of
the California Series; 15,042,746 Class A shares (or 87% of the outstanding
Class A shares), 1,901,909 Class B shares (or 87% of the outstanding Class B
shares) and 146,816 Class C shares (or 94% of the outstanding Class C shares) of
the California Income Series; and 314,920,050 shares of the California Money
Market Series (or 99% of the outstanding shares). In the event of any meetings
of shareholders, Prudential Securities will forward, or cause the forwarding of,
proxy materials to the beneficial owners for which it is the record holder.
MANAGER
The manager of the Fund is Prudential Mutual Fund Management, Inc. (PMF or
the Manager), One Seaport Plaza, New York, New York 10292. PMF serves as the
manager to all of the other open-end management investment companies that,
together with the Fund, comprise the Prudential Mutual Funds. See "How the Fund
is Managed -- Manager" in the Prospectus of each series. As of September 30,
1994, PMF managed and/or administered open-end and closed-end management
investment companies with assets of approximately $47 billion. According to the
Investment Company Institute, as of April 30, 1994, the Prudential Mutual Funds
were the 12th largest family of mutual funds in the United States.
Pursuant to the Management Agreement with the Fund (the Management
Agreement), PMF, subject to the supervision of the Fund's Trustees and in
conformity with the stated policies of the Fund, manages both the investment
operations of each series and the composition of each series' portfolio,
including the purchase, retention, disposition and loan of securities. In
connection therewith, PMF is obligated to keep certain books and records of the
Fund. PMF also administers the Fund's business affairs and, in connection
therewith, furnishes the Fund with office facilities, together with those
ordinary clerical and bookkeeping services which are not being furnished by
State Street Bank and Trust Company (the Custodian), the Fund's custodian, and
Prudential Mutual Fund Services, Inc. (PMFS or the Transfer Agent), the Fund's
transfer and dividend disbursing agent. The management services of PMF for the
Fund are not exclusive under the terms of the Management Agreement and PMF is
free to, and does, render management services to others.
For its services, PMF receives, pursuant to the Management Agreement, a fee
at an annual rate of .50 of 1% of the average daily net assets of each series.
The fee is computed daily and payable monthly. The Management Agreement also
provides that, in the event the expenses of the Fund (including the fees of PMF,
but excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, distribution fees and
litigation and indemnification expenses and other extraordinary expenses not
incurred in the ordinary course of the Fund's business) for any fiscal year
exceed the lowest applicable annual expense limitation established and enforced
pursuant to the statutes or regulations of any jurisdiction in which the Fund's
shares are qualified for offer and sale, the compensation due to PMF will be
reduced by the amount of such excess. Reductions in excess of the total
compensation payable to PMF will
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be paid by PMF to the Fund. No such reductions were required during the fiscal
year ended August 31, 1994. Currently, the Fund believes that the most
restrictive expense limitation of state securities commissions is 2 1/2% of a
series' average daily net assets up to $30 million, 2% of the next $70 million
of such assets and 1 1/2% of such assets in excess of $100 million.
In connection with its management of the business affairs of the Fund, PMF
bears the following expenses:
(a) the salaries and expenses of all personnel of the Fund and the
Manager, except the fees and expenses of Trustees who are not affiliated
persons of PMF or the Fund's investment adviser;
(b) all expenses incurred by PMF or by the Fund in connection with
managing the ordinary course of the Fund's business, other than those assumed
by the Fund as described below; and
(c) the costs and expenses payable to The Prudential Investment
Corporation (PIC) pursuant to the subadvisory agreement between PMF and PIC
(the Subadvisory Agreement).
Under the terms of the Management Agreement, the Fund is responsible for the
payment of the following expenses: (a) the fees payable to the Manager, (b) the
fees and expenses of Trustees who are not affiliated persons of the Manager or
the Fund's investment adviser, (c) the fees and certain expenses of the Fund's
Custodian and Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent, including the cost of
providing records to the Manager in connection with its obligation of
maintaining required records of the Fund and of pricing the Fund's shares, (d)
the charges and expenses of the Fund's legal counsel and independent
accountants, (e) brokerage commissions and any issue or transfer taxes
chargeable to the Fund in connection with its securities transactions, (f) all
taxes and corporate fees payable by the Fund to governmental agencies, (g) the
fees of any trade association of which the Fund is a member, (h) the cost of
share certificates representing shares of the Fund, (i) the cost of fidelity and
liability insurance, (j) certain organization expenses of the Fund and the fees
and expenses involved in registering and maintaining registration of the Fund
and of its shares with the SEC, registering the Fund and qualifying its shares
under state securities laws, including the preparation and printing of the
Fund's registration statements and prospectuses for such purposes, (k) allocable
communications expenses with respect to investor services and all expenses of
shareholders' and Trustees' meetings and of preparing, printing and mailing
reports, proxy statements and prospectuses to shareholders, (l) litigation and
indemnification expenses and other extraordinary expenses not incurred in the
ordinary course of the Fund's business and (m) distribution fees.
The Management Agreement also provides that PMF will not be liable for any
error of judgment or for any loss suffered by the Fund in connection with the
matters to which the Management Agreement relates, except a loss resulting from
a breach of fiduciary duty with respect to the receipt of compensation for
services or a loss resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross
negligence or reckless disregard of duty. The Management Agreement provides that
it will terminate automatically if assigned, and that it may be terminated
without penalty by either party upon not more than 60 days' nor less than 30
days' written notice. The Management Agreement provides that it will continue in
effect for a period of more than two years from the date of execution only so
long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in
accordance with the requirements of the Investment Company Act applicable to
continuance of investment advisory contracts. The Management Agreement was last
approved by the Trustees of the Fund, including a majority of the Trustees who
are not parties to such contract or interested persons of any such party as
defined in the Investment Company Act, on May 4, 1994, and by shareholders of
the California Series on December 8, 1988, by shareholders of the California
Money Market Series on December 18, 1989 and by the shareholders of the
California Income Series on December 30, 1991.
For the fiscal years ended August 31, 1992, 1993 and 1994, PMF received
management fees of $884,085, $993,612 and $1,066,852, respectively, from the
California Series. With respect to the California Money Market Series, PMF
received $1,699,704, $1,597,318 and $1,632,146 in management fees for the fiscal
years ended August 31, 1992, 1993 and 1994, respectively. With respect to the
California Income Series, PMF waived its entire management fee of $511,134 and
$829,475 for the fiscal years ended August 31, 1992 and 1993. Effective December
1, 1993, PMF reduced its voluntary waiver to 75% of its management fee. For the
fiscal year ended August 31, 1994, PMF received $189,532 in management fees from
the California Income Series. The amount of the fees waived for the year ended
August 31, 1994 amounted to $822,628.
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PMF has entered into the Subadvisory Agreement with PIC (the Subadviser).
The Subadvisory Agreement provides that PIC will furnish investment advisory
services in connection with the management of the Fund. In connection therewith,
PIC is obligated to keep certain books and records of the Fund. PMF continues to
have responsibility for all investment advisory services pursuant to the
Management Agreement and supervises PIC's performance of such services. PIC is
reimbursed by PMF for the reasonable costs and expenses incurred by PIC in
furnishing those services.
The Subadvisory Agreement was last approved by the Trustees, including a
majority of the Trustees who are not parties to the contract or interested
persons of any such party as defined in the Investment Company Act, on May 4,
1994, by shareholders of the California Series on December 8, 1988, by
shareholders of the California Money Market Series on December 18, 1989 and by
the shareholders of the California Income Series on December 30, 1991.
The Subadvisory Agreement provides that it will terminate in the event of
its assignment (as defined in the Investment Company Act) or upon the
termination of the Management Agreement. The Subadvisory Agreement may be
terminated by the Fund, PMF or PIC upon not more than 60 days', nor less than 30
days', written notice. The Subadvisory Agreement provides that it will continue
in effect for a period of more than two years from its execution only so long as
such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in accordance with
the requirements of the Investment Company Act.
The Manager and the Subadviser are subsidiaries of The Prudential Insurance
Company of America (Prudential) which, as of December 31, 1993, is one of the
largest financial institutions in the world and the largest insurance company in
North America. Prudential has been engaged in the insurance business since 1875.
In July 1994, INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR ranked Prudential the second largest
institutional money manager of the 300 largest money management organizations in
the United States as of December 31, 1993.
DISTRIBUTOR
Prudential Mutual Fund Distributors, Inc. (PMFD), One Seaport Plaza, New
York, New York 10292, acts as the distributor of the Class A shares of the
California Income Series and California Series and of the shares of the
California Money Market Series. Prudential Securities, One Seaport Plaza, New
York, New York 10292, acts as the distributor of the Class B and Class C shares
of the California Income Series and the California Series.
Under separate Distribution and Service Plans (the Class A Plan, the Class B
Plan and the Class C Plan, collectively, the Plans) adopted by the California
Income Series and the California Series under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment
Company Act and separate distribution agreements (the Distribution Agreements),
PMFD and Prudential Securities (collectively, the Distributor) incur the
expenses of distributing the Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the
California Income Series and the California Series. See "How the Fund is Managed
- -- Distributor" in the Prospectuses of the California Income Series and the
California Series.
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Prior to January 22, 1990, the California Series offered only one class of
shares (the then existing Class B shares). On October 19, 1989, the Trustees,
including a majority of the Trustees who are not interested persons of the Fund
and who have no direct or indirect financial interest in the operation of the
Class A or Class B Plan or in any agreement related to either Plan (the Rule
12b-1 Trustees), at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on each Plan,
adopted a new plan of distribution for the Class A shares of the California
Series (the Class A Plan) and approved an amended and restated plan of
distribution with respect to the Class B shares of the California Series (the
Class B Plan). The Class A Plan became applicable to the California Income
Series effective with the commencement of offering its Class A shares on
December 3, 1990 and the Class B Plan became applicable to the California Income
Series effective with the commencement of offering its Class B shares on
December 6, 1993. On May 6, 1993, the Trustees, including a majority of the Rule
12b-1 Trustees, at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on each Plan,
approved the continuance of the Plans and Distribution Agreements and approved
modifications of the Fund's Class A and Class B Plans and Distribution
Agreements to conform them with recent amendments to the National Association of
Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD) maximum sales charge rule described below. As so
modified, the Class A Plan provides that (i) up to .25 of 1% of the average
daily net assets of the Class A shares may be used to pay for personal service
and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts (service fee) and (ii) total
distribution fees (including the service fee of .25 of 1%) may not exceed .30 of
1%. As so modified, the Class B Plan provides that (i) up to .25 of 1% of the
average daily net assets of the Class B shares may be paid as a service fee and
(ii) up to .50 of 1% (including the service fee) of the average daily net assets
of the Class B shares (asset-based sales charge) may be used as reimbursement
for distribution-related expenses with respect to the Class B shares. Total
distribution fees (including the service fee of .25 of 1%) may not exceed .50 of
1%. On May 6, 1993, the Trustees, including a majority of the Rule 12b-1
Trustees, at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on each Plan, adopted a
plan of distribution for the Class C shares and approved further amendments to
the plans of distribution for the Fund's Class A and Class B shares changing
them from reimbursement type plans to compensation type plans. The Plans were
last approved by the Trustees, including a majority of the Rule 12b-1 Trustees,
on May 4, 1994. The Class A Plan, as amended, was approved by Class A and Class
B shareholders of the California Series and the California Income Series, and
the Class B Plan, as amended, was approved by Class B shareholders of the
California Series and the California Income Series on July 19, 1994. The Class C
Plan was approved by the sole shareholder of Class C shares on August 1, 1994.
CLASS A PLAN. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 1994, PMFD received
payments of $11,813 and $195,610 for the California Series and the California
Income Series, respectively, under the Class A Plan. These amounts were
primarily expended for payment of account servicing fees to financial advisers
and other persons who sell Class A shares. For the fiscal year ended August 31,
1994, PMFD also received approximately $126,600 and $1,114,200 in initial sales
charges with respect to the sale of Class A shares of the California Series and
the California Income Series, respectively.
CLASS B PLAN. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 1994, Prudential
Securities received $1,007,790 from the California Series under the Fund's Class
B Plan and spent approximately $1,171,600 in distributing the Class B shares of
the California Series during such period. For the period December 7, 1993
through August 31, 1994, Prudential Securities received $34,070 from the
California Income Series under the Fund's Class B Plan and spent approximately
$612,190 in distributing the Class B shares of the California Income Series
during such period.
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For the fiscal year ended August 31, 1994, it is estimated that Prudential
Securities spent approximately the following amounts on behalf of the series of
the Fund:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMPENSATION APPROXIMATE
PRINTING AND COMMISSION TO PRUSEC* FOR TOTAL
MAILING PAYMENTS TO OVERHEAD COMMISSION AMOUNT
PROSPECTUSES INTEREST FINANCIAL COSTS PAYMENTS TO SPENT BY
TO OTHER AND ADVISERS OF OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRIBUTOR
THAN CURRENT CARRYING PRUDENTIAL PRUDENTIAL AND OTHER ON BEHALF OF
SERIES SHAREHOLDERS CHARGES SECURITIES SECURITIES** EXPENSES** SERIES
- ------------ ------------ -------- ----------- ------------ --------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
California
Series..... $ 19,850 $193,580 $ 413,300 $ 279,570 $ 265,300 $ 1,171,600
California
Income
Series..... 690 9,180 283,750 271,150 47,420 612,190
<FN>
- --------------------
*Pruco Securities Corporation, an affiliated broker-dealer.
**Including lease, utility and sales promotional expenses.
</TABLE>
Prudential Securities also receives the proceeds of contingent deferred
sales charges paid by investors upon certain redemptions of Class B shares. See
"Shareholder Guide -- How to Sell Your Shares -- Contingent Deferred Sales
Charges" in the Prospectuses of the California Income Series and the California
Series. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 1994, Prudential Securities
received approximately $390,800 and $1,300 in contingent deferred sales charges
for the Class B shares of the California Series and California Income Series,
respectively.
CLASS C PLAN. For the period August 1, 1994 (inception of Class C shares)
through August 31, 1994, Prudential Securities received $210 from the California
Income Series under the Fund's Class C Plan and spent approximately $7,500 in
distributing the Class C shares of the California Income Series during such
period. These amounts were expended primarily for the payment of account
servicing fees. Prudential Securities also receives the proceeds of contingent
deferred sales charges paid by investors upon certain redemptions of Class C
shares. See "Shareholder Guide -- How to Sell Your Shares -- Contingent Deferred
Sales Charges" in the Prospectuses of the California Income Series and the
California Series.
The Class A, Class B and Class C Plans continue in effect from year to year,
provided that each such continuance is approved at least annually by a vote of
the Trustees, including a majority vote of the Rule 12b-1 Trustees, cast in
person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. The
Plans may each be terminated at any time, without penalty, by the vote of a
majority of the Rule 12b-1 Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a majority
of the outstanding shares of the applicable class on not more than 30 days'
written notice to any other party to the Plans. The Plans may not be amended to
increase materially the amounts to be spent for the services described therein
without approval by the shareholders of the applicable class (by both Class A
and Class B shareholders, voting separately, in the case of material amendments
to the Class A Plan), and all material amendments are required to be approved by
the Trustees in the manner described above. Each Plan will automatically
terminate in the event of its assignment. The Fund will not be contractually
obligated to pay expenses incurred under any Plan if it is terminated or not
continued.
Pursuant to each Plan, the Trustees will review at least quarterly a written
report of the distribution expenses incurred on behalf of each class of shares
of the California Income Series and the California Series by the Distributor.
The report includes an itemization of the distribution expenses and the purposes
of such expenditures. In addition, as long as the Plans remain in effect, the
selection and nomination of Rule 12b-1 Trustees shall be committed to the Rule
12b-1 Trustees.
Pursuant to each Distribution Agreement, the Fund has agreed to indemnify
PMFD and Prudential Securities to the extent permitted by applicable law against
certain liabilities under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The
Distribution Agreements were last approved by the Trustees, including a majority
of the Rule 12b-1 Trustees, on May 4, 1994.
NASD MAXIMUM SALES CHARGE RULE. Pursuant to rules of the NASD, the
Distributor is required to limit aggregate initial sales charges, deferred sales
charges and asset-based sales charges to 6.25% of total gross sales of each
class of shares. Interest charges on unreimbursed distribution expenses equal to
the prime rate plus one percent per annum may be added to the 6.25% limitation.
Sales from the reinvestment of dividends and
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distributions are not included in the calculation of the 6.25% limitation. The
annual asset-based sales charge on shares of a series may not exceed .75 of 1%
per class. The 6.25% limitation applies to each class of a series of the Fund
rather than on a per shareholder basis. If aggregate sales charges were to
exceed 6.25% of total gross sales of any class, all sales charges on shares of
that class would be suspended.
CALIFORNIA MONEY MARKET SERIES PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION. The California Money
Market Series' Plan of Distribution (the CMMS Plan) was last approved by the
Trustees of the Fund, including a majority of the Trustees who are not
interested persons of the Fund and who have no direct or indirect financial
interest in the operation of the CMMS Plan or in any agreements related to the
CMMS Plan, at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the CMMS Plan, on
May 4, 1994, and by shareholders of the California Money Market Series on
December 18, 1989. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 1994, PMFD incurred
distribution expenses of $408,036 with respect to the California Money Market
Series, all of which was recovered by PMFD through the distribution fee paid by
the California Money Market Series.
On October 21, 1993, Prudential Securities (PSI) entered into an omnibus
settlement with the SEC, state securities regulators in 51 jurisdictions and the
NASD to resolve allegations that PSI sold interests in more than 700 limited
partnerships (and a limited number of other types of securities) from January 1,
1980 through December 31, 1990, in violation of securities laws to persons for
whom such securities were not suitable in light of the individuals' financial
condition or investment objectives. It was also alleged that the safety,
potential returns and liquidity of the investments had been misrepresented. The
limited partnerships principally involved real estate, oil and gas producing
properties and aircraft leasing ventures. The SEC Order (i) included findings
that PSI's conduct violated the federal securities laws and that an order issued
by the SEC in 1986 requiring PSI to adopt, implement and maintain certain
supervisory procedures had not been complied with; (ii) directed PSI to cease
and desist from violating the federal securities laws and imposed a $10 million
civil penalty; and (iii) required PSI to adopt certain remedial measures
including the establishment of a Compliance Committee of its Board of Directors.
Pursuant to the terms of the SEC settlement, PSI established a settlement fund
in the amount of $330,000,000 and procedures, overseen by a court approved
Claims Administrator, to resolve legitimate claims for compensatory damages by
purchasers of the partnership interests. PSI has agreed to provide additional
funds, if necessary, for that purpose. PSI's settlement with the state
securities regulators included an agreement to pay a penalty of $500,000 per
jurisdiction. PSI consented to a censure and to the payment of a $5,000,000 fine
in settling the NASD action. In settling the above referenced matters, PSI
neither admitted nor denied the allegations asserted against it.
On January 18, 1994, PSI agreed to the entry of a Final Consent Order and a
Parallel Consent Order by the Texas Securities Commissioner. The firm also
entered into a related agreement with the Texas Securities Commissioner. The
allegations were that the firm had engaged in improper sales practices and other
improper conduct resulting in pecuniary losses and other harm to investors
residing in Texas with respect to purchases and sales of limited partnership
interests during the period of January 1, 1980 through December 31, 1990.
Without admitting or denying the allegations, PSI consented to a reprimand,
agreed to cease and desist from future violations, and to provide voluntary
donations to the State of Texas in the aggregate amount of $1,500,000. The firm
agreed to suspend the creation of new customer accounts, the general
solicitation of new accounts, and the offer for sale of securities in or from
PSI's North Dallas office to new customers during a period of twenty consecutive
business days, and agreed that its other Texas offices would be subject to the
same restrictions for a period of five consecutive business days. PSI also
agreed to institute training programs for its securities salesmen in Texas.
On October 27, 1994, Prudential Securities Group, Inc. (PSG) and PSI entered
into agreements with the United States Attorney deferring prosecution (provided
PSI complies with the terms of the agreement for three years) for any alleged
criminal activity related to the sale of certain limited partnership programs
from 1983 to 1990. In connection with these agreements, PSI agreed to add the
sum of $330,000,000 to the fund established by the SEC and executed a
stipulation providing for a reversion of such funds to the United States Postal
Inspection Service. PSI further agreed to obtain a mutually acceptable outside
director to sit on the Board of Directors of PSG and the Compliance Committee of
PSI. The new director will also serve as an independent "ombudsman" whom PSI
employees can call anonymously with complaints about ethics and compliance.
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Prudential Securities shall report any allegations or instances of criminal
conduct and material improprieties to the new director. The new director will
submit compliance reports which shall identify all such allegations or instances
of criminal conduct and material improprieties every three months for a
three-year period.
PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS AND BROKERAGE
The Manager is responsible for decisions to buy and sell securities and
futures and options thereon for the Fund, the selection of brokers, dealers and
futures commission merchants to effect the transactions and the negotiation of
brokerage commissions. The term "Manager" as used in this section includes the
Subadviser. Purchases and sales of securities on a securities exchange, which
are not expected to be a significant portion of the portfolio securities of the
Fund, are effected through brokers who charge a commission for their services.
Broker-dealers may also receive commissions in connection with options and
futures transactions, including the purchase and sale of underlying securities
upon the exercise of options. Orders may be directed to any broker or futures
commission merchant including, to the extent and in the manner permitted by
applicable law, Prudential Securities and its affiliates. Brokerage commissions
on United States securities, options and futures exchanges or boards of trade
are subject to negotiation between the Manager and the broker or futures
commission merchant.
In the over-the-counter market, securities are generally traded on a "net"
basis with dealers acting as principal for their own accounts without a stated
commission, although the price of the security usually includes a profit to the
dealer. In underwritten offerings, securities are purchased at a fixed price
which includes an amount of compensation to the underwriter, generally referred
to as the underwriter's concession or discount. On occasion, certain money
market instruments may be purchased directly from an issuer, in which case no
commissions or discounts are paid. The Fund will not deal with Prudential
Securities in any transaction in which Prudential Securities acts as principal.
Thus it will not deal in over-the-counter securities with Prudential Securities
acting as market maker, and it will not execute a negotiated trade with
Prudential Securities if execution involves Prudential Securities' acting as
principal with respect to any part of the Fund's order.
Portfolio securities may not be purchased from any underwriting or selling
group of which Prudential Securities (or any affiliate), during the existence of
the group, is a principal underwriter (as defined in the Investment Company
Act), except in accordance with rules of the SEC. This limitation, in the
opinion of the Fund, will not significantly affect the series' ability to pursue
their investment objectives. However, in the future in other circumstances, the
series may be at a disadvantage because of this limitation in comparison to
other funds with similar objectives but not subject to such limitations.
In placing orders for portfolio securities for the Fund, the Manager is
required to give primary consideration to obtaining the most favorable price and
efficient execution. The Manager seeks to effect each transaction at a price and
commission, if any, that provides the most favorable total cost or proceeds
reasonably attainable in the circumstances. Within the framework of this policy,
the Manager will consider the research and investment services provided by
brokers, dealers or futures commission merchants who effect or are parties to
portfolio transactions of the Fund, the Manager or the Manager's other clients.
Such research and investment services are those which brokerage houses
customarily provide to institutional investors and include statistical and
economic data and research reports on particular companies and industries. Such
services are used by the Manager in connection with all of its investment
activities, and some of such services obtained in connection with the execution
of transactions for the Fund may be used in managing other investment accounts.
Conversely, brokers, dealers or futures commission merchants furnishing such
services may be selected for the execution of transactions of such other
accounts, whose aggregate assets are far larger than the Fund, and the services
furnished by such brokers, dealers or futures commission merchants may be used
by the Manager in providing investment management for the Fund. Commission rates
are established pursuant to negotiations with the broker, dealer or futures
commission merchant based on the quality and quantity of execution services
provided by the broker in the light of generally prevailing rates. The Manager's
policy is to pay higher commissions to brokers, dealers or futures commission
merchants other than Prudential Securities, for particular transactions than
might be charged if a different broker had been selected, on occasions when, in
the Manager's opinion, this policy furthers the objective of obtaining best
price and execution. The Manager is
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authorized to pay higher commissions on brokerage transactions for the Fund to
brokers other than Prudential Securities in order to secure the research and
investment services described above, subject to review by the Fund's Trustees
from time to time as to the extent and continuation of this practice. The
allocation of orders among brokers and the commission rates paid are reviewed
periodically by the Fund's Trustees.
Subject to the above considerations, Prudential Securities may act as a
broker or futures commission merchant for the Fund. In order for Prudential
Securities (or any affiliate) to effect any portfolio transactions for the Fund,
the commissions, fees or other remuneration received by Prudential Securities
(or any affiliate) must be reasonable and fair compared to the commissions, fees
or other remuneration paid to other brokers or futures commission merchants in
connection with comparable transactions involving similar securities or futures
contracts being purchased or sold on a securities exchange or board of trade
during a comparable period of time. This standard would allow Prudential
Securities (or any affiliate) to receive no more than the remuneration which
would be expected to be received by an unaffiliated broker or futures commission
merchant in a commensurate arms-length transaction. Furthermore, the Trustees of
the Fund, including a majority of the non-interested Trustees, have adopted
procedures which are reasonably designed to provide that any commissions, fees
or other remuneration paid to Prudential Securities (or any affiliate) are
consistent with the foregoing standard. In accordance with Section 11(a) under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Prudential Securities may not retain
compensation for effecting transactions on a national securities exchange for
the Fund unless the Fund has expressly authorized the retention of such
compensation. Prudential Securities must furnish to the Fund at least annually a
statement setting forth the total amount of all compensation retained by
Prudential Securities from transactions effected for the Fund during the
applicable period. Brokerage and futures transactions with Prudential Securities
(or any affiliate) are also subject to such fiduciary standards as may be
imposed upon Prudential Securities (or such affiliate) by applicable law.
During the fiscal years ended August 31, 1992, 1993 and 1994, the California
Series paid brokerage commissions of $6,983, $10,430 and $9,590, respectively,
on certain futures transactions. The California Series paid no brokerage
commissions to Prudential Securities during those periods. During the fiscal
years ended August 31, 1992, 1993 and 1994, the California Money Market Series
paid no brokerage commissions. During the fiscal years ended August 31, 1992,
1993 and 1994, the California Income Series paid brokerage commissions of
$4,760, $5,828 and $8,104, respectively. None of the brokerage commissions paid
by the California Income Series were paid to Prudential Securities.
PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION OF FUND SHARES
Shares of the California Series and the California Income Series of the Fund
may be purchased at a price equal to the next determined net asset value per
share plus a sales charge which, at the election of the investor, may be imposed
either (i) at the time of purchase (Class A shares) or (ii) on a deferred basis
(Class B or Class C shares). See "Shareholder Guide -- How to Buy Shares of the
Fund" in the Prospectuses of the California Series and the California Income
Series.
Each class of shares represents an interest in the same portfolio of
investments of each such Series and has the same rights, except that (i) each
class bears the separate expenses of its Rule 12b-1 distribution and service
plan, (ii) each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to its plan
(except that the Fund has agreed with the SEC in connection with the offering of
a conversion feature on Class B shares to submit any amendment of the Class A
distribution and service plan to both Class A and Class B shareholders) and
(iii) only Class B shares have a conversion feature. See "Distributor." Each
class also has separate exchange privileges. See "Shareholder Investment Account
- -- Exchange Privilege."
For a description of the methods of purchasing shares of the California
Money Market Series, see the Prospectus of the California Money Market Series.
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SPECIMEN PRICE MAKE-UP
Under the current distribution arrangements between the California Income
Series and the California Series and the Distributor, Class A shares are sold at
a maximum sales charge of 3% and Class B* and Class C* shares are sold at net
asset value. Using the net asset value of these Series at August 31, 1994, the
maximum offering price of the Series' shares would have been as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA INCOME
SERIES SERIES
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<S> <C> <C>
CLASS A
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net asset value and redemption price per Class A share................................... $ 11.30 $ 10.19
Maximum sales charge (3% of offering price).............................................. .35 .32
----------- -----------
Offering price to public................................................................. $ 11.65 $ 10.51
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CLASS B
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Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per Class B share*.................. $ 11.29 $ 10.19
----------- -----------
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CLASS C
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Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per Class C share*.................. $ 11.29 $ 10.19
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<FN>
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* Class B and Class C shares are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge
on certain redemptions. See "Shareholder Guide -- How to Sell Your Shares --
Contingent Deferred Sales Charges" in the Prospectus of each applicable
series.
</TABLE>
REDUCTION AND WAIVER OF INITIAL SALES CHARGES -- CLASS A SHARES
COMBINED PURCHASE AND CUMULATIVE PURCHASE PRIVILEGE. If an investor or
eligible group of related investors purchases Class A shares of the Fund
concurrently with Class A shares of other series of the Fund or other Prudential
Mutual Funds, the purchases may be combined to take advantage of the reduced
sales charges applicable to larger purchases. See the table of breakpoints under
"Shareholder Guide -- Alternative Purchase Plan" in the applicable Prospectus.
An eligible group of related Fund investors includes any combination of the
following:
(a) an individual;
(b) the individual's spouse, their children and their parents;
(c) the individual's and spouse's Individual Retirement Account (IRA);
(d) any company controlled by the individual (a person, entity or group that
holds 25% or more of the outstanding voting securities of a company will
be deemed to control the company, and a partnership will be deemed to be
controlled by each of its general partners);
(e) a trust created by the individual, the beneficiaries of which are the
individual, his or her spouse, parents or children;
(f) a Uniform Gifts to Minors Act/Uniform Transfers to Minors Act account
created by the individual or the individual's spouse; and
(g) one or more employee benefit plans of a company controlled by an
individual.
In addition, an eligible group of related Fund investors may include an
employer (or group of related employers) and one or more qualified retirement
plans of such employer or employers (an employer controlling, controlled by or
under common control with another employer is deemed related to that employer).
The Distributor must be notified at the time of purchase that the investor
is entitled to a reduced sales charge. The reduced sales charges will be granted
subject to confirmation of the investor's holdings.
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RIGHTS OF ACCUMULATION. Reduced sales charges are also available through
Rights of Accumulation, under which an investor or an eligible group of related
investors, as described above under "Combined Purchase and Cumulative Purchase
Privilege," may aggregate the value of their existing holdings of shares of the
Fund and shares of other Prudential Mutual Funds (excluding money market funds
other than those acquired pursuant to the exchange privilege) to determine the
reduced sales charge. However, the value of shares held directly with the
Transfer Agent and through Prudential Securities will not be aggregated to
determine the reduced sales charge. All shares must be held either directly with
the Transfer Agent or through Prudential Securities. The value of existing
holdings for purposes of determining the reduced sales charge is calculated
using the maximum offering price (net asset value plus maximum sales charge) as
of the previous business day. See "How the Fund Values its Shares" in the
Prospectuses. The Distributor must be notified at the time of purchase that the
shareholder is entitled to a reduced sales charge. The reduced sales charges
will be granted subject to confirmation of the investor's holdings.
LETTERS OF INTENT. Reduced sales charges are also available to investors or
an eligible group of related investors who enter into a written Letter of Intent
providing for the purchase, within a thirteen-month period, of shares of the
Fund and shares of other Prudential Mutual Funds. All shares of the Fund and
shares of other Prudential Mutual Funds (excluding money market funds other than
those acquired pursuant to the exchange privilege) which were previously
purchased and are still owned are also included in determining the applicable
reduction. However, the value of shares held directly with the Transfer Agent
and through Prudential Securities will not be aggregated to determine the
reduced sales charge. All shares must be held either directly with the Transfer
Agent or through Prudential Securities. The Distributor must be notified at the
time of purchase that the investor is entitled to a reduced sales charge. The
reduced sales charges will be granted subject to confirmation of the investor's
holdings.
A Letter of Intent permits a purchaser to establish a total investment goal
to be achieved by any number of investments over a thirteen-month period. Each
investment made during the period will receive the reduced sales charge
applicable to the amount represented by the goal, as if it were a single
investment. Escrowed Class A shares totaling 5% of the dollar amount of the
Letter of Intent will be held by the Transfer Agent in the name of the
purchaser. The effective date of a Letter of Intent may be back-dated up to 90
days, in order that any investments made during this 90-day period, valued at
the purchaser's cost, can be applied to the fulfillment of the Letter of Intent
goal.
The Letter of Intent does not obligate the investor to purchase, nor the
California Series or the California Income Series to sell, the indicated amount.
In the event the Letter of Intent goal is not achieved within the thirteen-month
period, the purchaser is required to pay the difference between the sales charge
otherwise applicable to the purchases made during this period and sales charges
actually paid. Such payment may be made directly to the Distributor or, if not
paid, the Distributor will liquidate sufficient escrowed shares to obtain such
difference. Investors electing to purchase Class A shares of the California
Series or the California Income Series pursuant to a Letter of Intent should
carefully read such Letter of Intent.
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WAIVER OF THE CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE -- CLASS B SHARES
The contingent deferred sales charge is waived under circumstances described
in the applicable Prospectuses. See "Shareholder Guide -- How to Sell Your
Shares -- Waiver of the Contingent Deferred Sales Charges -- Class B Shares" in
the Prospectuses. In connection with these waivers, the Transfer Agent will
require you to submit the supporting documentation set forth below.
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
CATEGORY OF WAIVER REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
Death A copy of the shareholder's death certificate
or, in the case of a trust, a copy of the
grantor's death certificate, plus a copy of the
trust agreement identifying the grantor.
Disability - An individual will be considered A copy of the Social Security Administration
disabled if he or she is unable to engage in any award letter or a letter from a physician on the
substantial gainful activity by reason of any physician's letterhead stating that the
medically determinable physical or mental shareholder (or, in the case of a trust, the
impairment which can be expected to result in grantor) is permanently disabled. The letter
death or to be of long-continued and indefinite must also indicate the date of disability.
duration.
</TABLE>
The Transfer Agent reserves the right to request such additional documents as it
may deem appropriate.
QUANTITY DISCOUNT -- CLASS B SHARES PURCHASED PRIOR TO AUGUST 1, 1994
The CDSC is reduced on redemptions of Class B shares of a series of the Fund
purchased prior to August 1, 1994, if immediately after a purchase of such
shares, the aggregate cost of all Class B shares of a series of the Fund owned
by you in a single account exceeded $500,000. For example, if you purchased
$100,000 of Class B shares of a series of the Fund and the following year
purchase an additional $450,000 of Class B shares with the result that the
aggregate cost of your Class B shares of a series of the Fund following the
second purchase was $550,000, the quantity discount would be available for the
second purchase of $450,000 but not for the first purchase of $100,000. The
quantity discount will be imposed at the following rates depending on whether
the aggregate value exceeded $500,000 or $1 million:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE AS A
PERCENTAGE OF DOLLARS INVESTED OR REDEMPTION
PROCEEDS
YEAR SINCE PURCHASE PAYMENT ----------------------------------------------
MADE $500,001 TO $1 MILLION OVER $1 MILLION
- ------------------------------ ------------------------ -------------------
<S> <C> <C>
First......................... 3.0% 2.0%
Second........................ 2.0% 1.0%
Third......................... 1.0% 0 %
Fourth and thereafter......... 0 % 0 %
</TABLE>
You must notify the Fund's Transfer Agent either directly or through
Prudential Securities or Prusec, at the time of redemption, that you are
entitled to the reduced CDSC. The reduced CDSC will be granted subject to
confirmation of your holdings.
SHAREHOLDER INVESTMENT ACCOUNT
Upon the initial purchase of Class A, Class B or Class C shares of the
California Income Series or the California Series or upon the initial purchase
of shares of the California Money Market Series, a Shareholder Investment
Account is established for each investor under which the shares are held for the
investor by the Transfer Agent. If a share certificate is desired, it must be
requested in writing for each transaction. Certificates are issued only for full
shares and may be redeposited in the Account at any time. There is no charge to
the investor for issuance of a certificate. The Fund makes available to its
shareholders the following privileges and plans.
AUTOMATIC REINVESTMENT OF DIVIDENDS AND/OR DISTRIBUTIONS
For the convenience of investors, all dividends and distributions are
automatically reinvested in full and fractional shares of a Series of the Fund.
An investor may direct the Transfer Agent in writing not less than five
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full business days prior to the record date to have subsequent dividends and/or
distributions sent in cash rather than reinvested. In the case of recently
purchased shares for which registration instructions have not been received on
the record date, cash payment will be made directly to the dealer. Any
shareholder who receives a cash payment representing a dividend or distribution
may reinvest such dividend or distribution at net asset value (without a sales
charge) by returning the check or the proceeds to the Transfer Agent within 30
days after the payment date. Such investment will be made at the net asset value
per share next determined after receipt of the check or proceeds by the Transfer
Agent. Such shareholders will receive credit for any contingent deferred sales
charge paid in connection with the amount of proceeds being reinvested.
EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE
The California Income Series and the California Series make available to
their shareholders the privilege of exchanging their shares of the Series for
shares of certain other Prudential Mutual Funds, including one or more specified
money market funds, subject in each case to the minimum investment requirements
of such funds. Shares of such other Prudential Mutual Funds may also be
exchanged for shares of the California Income Series and the California Series.
All exchanges are made on the basis of relative net asset value next determined
after receipt of an order in proper form. An exchange will be treated as a
redemption and purchase for tax purposes. Shares may be exchanged for shares of
another fund only if shares of such fund may legally be sold under applicable
state laws.
It is contemplated that the Exchange Privilege may be applicable to new
mutual funds whose shares may be distributed by the Distributor.
CLASS A. Shareholders of the California Income Series and the California
Series may exchange their Class A shares for Class A shares of certain other
Prudential Mutual Funds, shares of Prudential Government Securities Trust
(Intermediate Term Series) and shares of the money market funds specified below.
No fee or sales load will be imposed upon the exchange. Shareholders of money
market funds who acquired such shares upon exchange of Class A shares may use
the Exchange Privilege only to acquire Class A shares of the Prudential Mutual
Funds participating in the Exchange Privilege.
The following money market funds participate in the Class A Exchange
Privilege:
Prudential California Municipal Fund
(California Money Market Series)
Prudential Government Securities Trust
(Money Market Series)
(U.S. Treasury Money Market Series)
Prudential Municipal Series Fund
(Connecticut Money Market Series)
(Massachusetts Money Market Series)
(New Jersey Money Market Series)
(New York Money Market Series)
Prudential MoneyMart Assets
Prudential Tax-Free Money Fund
CLASS B AND CLASS C. Shareholders of the California Income Series and the
California Series may exchange their Class B and Class C shares for Class B and
Class C shares, respectively, of certain other Prudential Mutual Funds and
shares of Prudential Special Money Market Fund, a money market fund. No CDSC
will be payable upon such exchange, but a CDSC may be payable upon the
redemption of the Class B and Class C shares acquired as a result of the
exchange. The applicable sales charge will be that imposed by the fund in which
shares were initially purchased and the purchase date will be deemed to be the
first day of the month after the initial purchase, rather than the date of the
exchange.
Class B and Class C shares of the California Income Series and the
California Series may also be exchanged for shares of Prudential Special Money
Market Fund without imposition of any CDSC at the time of exchange.
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Upon subsequent redemption from such money market fund or after re-exchange into
the Series, such shares will be subject to the CDSC calculated by excluding the
time such shares were held in the money market fund. In order to minimize the
period of time in which shares are subject to a CDSC, shares exchanged out of
the money market fund will be exchanged on the basis of their remaining holding
periods, with the longest remaining holding periods being transferred first. In
measuring the time period shares are held in a money market fund and "tolled"
for purposes of calculating the CDSC holding period, exchanges are deemed to
have been made on the last day of the month. Thus, if shares are exchanged into
the Fund from a money market fund during the month (and are held in the Fund at
the end of the month), the entire month will be included in the CDSC holding
period. Conversely, if shares are exchanged into a money market fund prior to
the last day of the month (and are held in the money market fund on the last day
of the month), the entire month will be excluded from the CDSC holding period.
For purposes of calculating the seven year holding period applicable to the
Class B conversion feature, the time period during which Class B shares were
held in a money market fund will be excluded.
At any time after acquiring shares of other funds participating in the Class
B or Class C exchange privilege, a shareholder may again exchange those shares
(and any reinvested dividends and distributions) for Class B or Class C shares,
respectively, of the California Income Series and the California Series without
subjecting such shares to any CDSC. Shares of any fund participating in the
Class B or Class C exchange privilege that were acquired through reinvestment of
dividends or distributions may be exchanged for Class B or Class C shares,
respectively, of other funds without being subject to any CDSC.
Additional details about the Exchange Privilege and prospectuses for each of
the Prudential Mutual Funds are available from the Fund's Transfer Agent,
Prudential Securities or Prusec. The Exchange Privilege may be modified,
terminated or suspended on sixty days' notice, and any fund, including the Fund,
or the Distributor, has the right to reject any exchange application relating to
such fund's shares.
DOLLAR COST AVERAGING (NOT APPLICABLE TO CALIFORNIA MONEY MARKET SERIES)
Dollar cost averaging is a method of accumulating shares by investing a
fixed amount of dollars in shares at set intervals. An investor buys more shares
when the price is low and fewer shares when the price is high. The average cost
per share is lower than it would be if a constant number of shares were bought
at set intervals.
Dollar cost averaging may be used, for example, to plan for retirement, to
save for a major expenditure, such as the purchase of a home, or to finance a
college education. The cost of a year's education at a four-year college today
averages around $14,000 at a private college and around $4,800 at a public
university. Assuming these costs increase at a rate of 7% a year, as has been
projected, for the freshman class of 2007, the cost of four years at a private
college could reach $163,000 and over $97,000 at a public university.(1)
The following chart shows how much you would need in monthly investments to
achieve specified lump sums to finance your investment goals.(2)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD OF
MONTHLY INVESTMENTS: $100,000 $150,000 $200,000 $250,000
- -------------------------------------------------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
25 Years.......................................... $ 110 $ 165 $ 220 $ 275
20 Years.......................................... 176 264 352 440
15 Years.......................................... 296 444 592 740
10 Years.......................................... 555 833 1,110 1,388
5 Years.......................................... 1,371 2,057 2,742 3,428
See "Automatic Savings Accumulation Plan."
<FN>
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-1- Source information concerning the costs of education at public
universities is available from The College Board Annual Survey of Colleges,
1992. Information about the costs of private colleges is from the Digest of
Education Statistics, 1992, The National Center for Educational Statistics and
the U.S. Department of Education. Average costs for private institutions include
tuition, fees, room and board.
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<S> <C>
-2- The chart assumes an effective rate of return of 8% (assuming monthly
compounding). This example is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended
to reflect the performance of an investment in shares of the Fund. The
investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an
investor's shares when redeemed may be worth more or less than their original
cost.
</TABLE>
AUTOMATIC SAVINGS ACCUMULATION PLAN (ASAP)
Under ASAP, an investor may arrange to have a fixed amount automatically
invested in shares of the California Income Series or the California Series
monthly by authorizing his or her bank account or Prudential Securities account
(including a Command Account) to be debited to invest specified dollar amounts
in shares of the Fund. The investor's bank must be a member of the Automatic
Clearing House System. Share certificates are not issued to ASAP participants.
Further information about this program and an application form can be
obtained from the Transfer Agent, Prudential Securities or Prusec.
SYSTEMATIC WITHDRAWAL PLAN
A systematic withdrawal plan is available to shareholders through Prudential
Securities or the Transfer Agent. Such withdrawal plan provides for monthly or
quarterly checks in any amount, except as provided below, up to the value of
shares in the shareholder's account. Withdrawals of Class B or Class C shares
may be subject to a CDSC. See "Shareholder Guide -- How to Sell Your Shares --
Contingent Deferred Sales Charges" in the Prospectus of each applicable Series.
In the case of shares held through the Transfer Agent, (i) a $10,000 minimum
account value applies, (ii) withdrawals may not be for less than $100 and (iii)
the shareholder must elect to have all dividends and distributions automatically
reinvested in additional full and fractional shares at net asset value on shares
held under the plan. See "Shareholder Investment Account -- Automatic
Reinvestment of Dividends and/or Distributions."
Prudential Securities and the Transfer Agent act as agents for the
shareholder in redeeming sufficient full and fractional shares to provide the
amount of the periodic withdrawal payment. The systematic withdrawal plan may be
terminated at any time, and the Distributor reserves the right to initiate a fee
of up to $5 per withdrawal upon 30 days' written notice to the shareholders.
Withdrawal payments should not be considered as dividends, yield or income.
If periodic withdrawals continuously exceed reinvested dividends and
distributions, the shareholder's original investment will be correspondingly
reduced and ultimately exhausted.
Furthermore, each withdrawal constitutes a redemption of shares, and any
gain or loss realized must be recognized for federal income tax purposes. In
addition, withdrawals made concurrently with purchases of additional shares are
inadvisable because of the sales charge applicable to (i) the purchase of Class
A shares and (ii) the withdrawal of Class B and Class C shares. Each shareholder
should consult his or her own tax adviser with regard to the tax consequences of
the systematic withdrawal plan.
HOW TO REDEEM SHARES OF THE CALIFORNIA MONEY MARKET SERIES
Redemption orders submitted to and received by Prudential Mutual Fund
Services, Inc. (PMFS) will be effected at the net asset value next determined
after receipt of the order. Shareholders of the California Money Market Series
(other than Prudential Securities clients for whom Prudential Securities has
purchased shares of such Series) may use Check Redemption, Expedited Redemption
or Regular Redemption.
CHECK REDEMPTION
Shareholders are subject to the Custodian's rules and regulations governing
checking accounts, including the right of the Custodian not to honor checks in
amounts exceeding the value of the shareholder's account at the time the check
is presented for payment.
Shares for which certificates have been issued are not available for
redemption to cover checks. A shareholder should be certain that adequate shares
for which certificates have not been issued are in his or her account to cover
the amount of the check. Also, shares purchased by check are not available to
cover checks
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until 10 days after receipt of the purchase check by PMFS unless the Fund or
PMFS has been advised that the purchase check has been honored. Such delay may
be avoided by purchasing shares by certified or official bank checks or by wire.
If insufficient shares are in the account, or if the purchase was made by check
within 10 days, the check is returned marked "insufficient funds." Since the
dollar value of an account is constantly changing, it is not possible for a
shareholder to determine in advance the total value of his or her account so as
to write a check for the redemption of the entire account.
There is a service charge of $5.00 payable to PMFS to establish a checking
account and to order checks. The Custodian and the Fund have reserved the right
to modify this checking account privilege or to impose a charge for each check
presented for payment for any individual account or for all accounts in the
future.
The Fund or PMFS may terminate Check Redemption at any time upon 30 days'
notice to participating shareholders. To receive further information, contact
Prudential Mutual Fund Services, Inc., Attention: Redemption Services, P.O. Box
15010, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08906-5015.
EXPEDITED REDEMPTION
To request Expedited Redemption by telephone, a shareholder should call PMFS
at (800) 225-1852. Calls must be received by PMFS before 4:30 P.M., New York
time. Requests by letter should be addressed to Prudential Mutual Fund Services,
Inc., Attention: Redemption Services, P.O. Box 15010, New Brunswick, New Jersey
08906-5015.
In order to change the name of the commercial bank or account designated to
receive redemption proceeds, it is necessary to execute a new Expedited
Redemption Authorization Form and submit it to PMFS at the address set forth
above. Requests to change a bank or account must be signed by each shareholder
and each signature must be guaranteed by: (a) a commercial bank which is a
member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; (b) a trust company; or (c)
a member firm of a domestic securities exchange. Guarantees must be signed by an
authorized signatory of the bank, trust company or member firm, and "Signature
Guaranteed" should appear with the signature. Signature guarantees by savings
banks, savings and loan associations and notaries will not be accepted. PMFS may
request further documentation from corporations, executors, administrators,
trustees or guardians.
To receive further information, investors should contact PMFS at (800)
225-1852.
REGULAR REDEMPTION
Shareholders may redeem their shares by sending to PMFS, at the address set
forth above, a written request, accompanied by duly endorsed share certificates,
if issued. If the proceeds of the redemption (a) exceed $50,000, (b) are to be
paid to a person other than the record owner, (c) are to be sent to an address
other than the address on the Transfer Agent's records or (d) are to be paid to
a corporation, partnership, trust or fiduciary, the signature(s) on the
redemption request and on the certificates, if any, or stock power must be
guaranteed by an "eligible guarantor institution." An "eligible guarantor
institution" includes any bank, broker, dealer or credit union. For clients of
Prusec, a signature guarantee may be obtained from the agency or office manager
of most Prudential District or Ordinary offices. The Fund may change the
signature guarantee requirements from time to time on notice to shareholders,
which may be given by means of a new Prospectus. All correspondence concerning
redemptions should be sent to the Fund in care of its Transfer Agent, Prudential
Mutual Fund Services, Inc., Attention: Redemption Services, P.O. Box 15010, New
Brunswick, New Jersey 08906-5010. Regular redemption is made by check sent to
the shareholder's address.
NET ASSET VALUE
The net asset value per share of a series is the net worth of such series
(assets including securities at value minus liabilities) divided by the number
of shares of such series outstanding. Net asset value is calculated separately
for each class. The Fund will compute its net asset value daily at 4:15 P.M.,
New York time, for the California Series and the California Income Series and at
4:30 P.M., New York time, for the California Money Market Series on days the New
York Stock Exchange is open for trading, except on days on which no orders to
purchase, sell or redeem shares of the applicable series have been received or
on days on which changes in the value of the portfolio securities of that series
do not affect net asset value. The New York Stock Exchange is
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closed on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday,
Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
In the event the New York Stock Exchange closes early on any business day, the
net asset value of the Fund's shares shall be determined at a time between such
closing and 4:15 P.M., New York time (with respect to shares of the California
Series and the California Income Series) and between such closing and 4:30 P.M.,
New York time (with respect to shares of the California Money Market Series).
Portfolio securities for which market quotations are readily available are
valued at their bid quotations. When market quotations are not readily
available, such securities and other assets are valued at fair value in
accordance with procedures adopted by the Trustees. Under these procedures, the
Fund values municipal securities on the basis of valuations provided by a
pricing service which uses information with respect to transactions in bonds,
quotations from bond dealers, market transactions in comparable securities and
various relationships between securities in determining value. The Trustees
believe that reliable market quotations are generally not readily available for
purposes of valuing tax-exempt securities. As a result, depending on the
particular tax-exempt securities owned by the Fund, it is likely that most of
the valuations for such securities will be based upon fair value determined
under the foregoing procedures. Short-term instruments which mature in less than
60 days are valued at amortized cost, if their original term to maturity was
less than 60 days, or are valued at amortized cost on the 60th day prior to
maturity if their original term to maturity when acquired by the Fund was more
than 60 days, unless this is determined not to represent fair value by the
Trustees.
The California Money Market Series uses the amortized cost method to
determine the value of its portfolio securities in accordance with regulations
of the SEC. The amortized cost method involves valuing a security at its cost
and amortizing any discount or premium over the period until maturity. The
method does not take into account unrealized capital gains and losses which may
result from the effect of fluctuating interest rates on the market value of the
security.
With respect to the California Money Market Series, the Trustees have
determined to maintain a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of 90 days
or less, to purchase instruments having remaining maturities of thirteen months
or less and to invest only in securities determined by the investment adviser
under the supervision of the Trustees to present minimal credit risks and to be
of "eligible quality" in accordance with regulations of the SEC. The Trustees
have adopted procedures designed to stabilize, to the extent reasonably
possible, the California Money Market Series' price per share as computed for
the purpose of sales and redemptions at $1.00. Such procedures will include
review of the California Money Market Series' portfolio holdings by the
Trustees, at such intervals as they may deem appropriate, to determine whether
the California Money Market Series' net asset value calculated by using
available market quotations deviates from $1.00 per share based on amortized
cost. The extent of any deviation will be examined by the Trustees. If such
deviation exceeds 1/2 of 1%, the Trustees will promptly consider what action, if
any, will be initiated. In the event the Trustees determine that a deviation
exists which may result in material dilution or other unfair results to
prospective investors or existing shareholders, the Trustees will take such
corrective action as they consider necessary and appropriate, including the sale
of portfolio instruments prior to maturity to realize capital gains or losses or
to shorten average portfolio maturity, the withholding of dividends, redemptions
of shares in kind, or the use of available market quotations to establish a net
asset value per share.
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
CALIFORNIA SERIES AND CALIFORNIA INCOME SERIES
YIELD. Each of the California Series and California Income Series may from
time to time advertise its yield as calculated over a 30-day period. Yield is
calculated separately for Class A, Class B and Class C shares. This yield will
be computed by dividing the Series' net investment income per share earned
during this 30-day period by the maximum offering price per share on the last
day of this period.
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The series' yield is computed according to the following formula:
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
a - b
YIELD = 2[( ------- +1)to the power of 6 - 1]
cd
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
Where: a = dividends and interest earned during the period.
b = expenses accrued for the period (net of reimbursements).
c = the average daily number of shares outstanding during the
period that were entitled to receive dividends.
d = the maximum offering price per share on the last day of
the period.
</TABLE>
The California Series' yield for Class A and Class B shares for the 30 days
ended August 31, 1994 was 4.9% and 4.7%, respectively. The California Income
Series' yield for its Class A and Class B shares for the 30 days ended August
31, 1994 was 5.8% and 5.5%, respectively (5.0% and 4.8%, respectively, adjusted
for management subsidies and waivers).
The California Series and California Income Series may also calculate the
tax equivalent yield over a 30-day period. The tax equivalent yield will be
determined by first computing the yield as discussed above. The California
Series and California Income Series will then determine what portion of that
yield is attributable to securities, the income on which is exempt for federal
income tax purposes. This portion of the yield will then be divided by one minus
the State tax rate times one minus the federal tax rate and then added to the
portion of the yield that is attributable to other securities. For the 30 days
ended August 31, 1994, the California Series' tax equivalent yield (assuming a
federal tax rate of 36%) for Class A and Class B shares was 8.7% and 8.2%,
respectively. The California Income Series' tax equivalent yield (assuming a
federal tax rate of 36%) for its Class A and Class B shares for the 30 days
ended August 31, 1994 was 10.1% and 9.7%, respectively (9.7% and 9.3%,
respectively, adjusted for management fee waivers).
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN. Each of the California Series and California
Income Series may from time to time advertise its average annual total return.
Average annual total return is determined separately for Class A, Class B and
Class C shares. See "How the Fund Calculates Performance" in the Prospectus of
each Series.
Average annual total return is computed according to the following formula:
P(1+T)POWER OF N = ERV
Where: P = a hypothetical initial payment of $1000.
T = average annual total return.
n = number of years.
ERV = Ending Redeemable Value at the end of the 1, 5 or 10 year
periods (or fractional portion thereof) of a hypothetical
$1000 payment made at the beginning of the 1, 5 or 10 year
periods.
Average annual total return takes into account any applicable initial or
contingent deferred sales charges but does not take into account any federal or
state income taxes that may be payable upon redemption.
The California Series' average annual total returns for the periods ended
August 31, 1994 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C
---------------- ------------------------ --------
ONE FROM ONE FIVE FROM FROM
YEAR INCEPTION YEAR YEARS INCEPTION INCEPTION
----- -------- ----- ----- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Average Annual Total Return... -3.8% 6.9% -6.2% 6.9% 8.3% -11.0%
Average Annual Total Return
Adjusted for
Subsidy/Waiver............... -3.8% 6.9% -6.2% 6.9% 8.3% -11.0%
</TABLE>
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The California Income Series' average annual total returns for the periods
ended August 31, 1994 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C
---------------- -------- --------
ONE FROM FROM FROM
YEAR INCEPTION INCEPTION INCEPTION
----- -------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Average Annual Total Return... -0.5% 8.4% -7.0% -6.2%
Average Annual Total Return
Adjusted for
Subsidy/Waiver............... -- 7.9% -- --
</TABLE>
AGGREGATE TOTAL RETURN. Each of the California Series and California Income
Series may also advertise its aggregate total return. Aggregate total return is
determined separately for Class A, Class B and Class C shares. See "How the Fund
Calculates Performance" in the Prospectus of each Series. Aggregate total return
represents the cumulative change in the value of an investment in one of the
Series and is computed according to the following formula:
ERV - P
--------
P
Where: P = a hypothetical initial payment of $1000.
ERV = Ending Redeemable Value at the end of the 1, 5 or 10 year
periods (or fractional portion thereof) of a hypothetical
$1000 payment made at the beginning of the 1, 5 or 10 year
periods.
Aggregate total return does not take into account any federal or state
income taxes that may be payable upon redemption or any applicable initial or
contingent deferred sales charges.
The aggregate total return for Class A shares of the California Series for
the one year and since inception (January 22, 1990) periods ended August 31,
1994 was -0.8% and 39.7%, respectively, and for the California Income Series for
the one year and since inception (December 3, 1990) periods ended August 31,
1994 was 2.6% and 39.4%, respectively. The aggregate total return for Class B
shares of the California Series for the one year, five year and since inception
(February 19, 1984) periods ended August 31, 1994 was -1.2%, 40.5% and 121.1%,
respectively, and for the California Income Series for the period December 6,
1993 (inception) through August 31, 1994 was -0.1% (-0.5% adjusted for
management fee waivers). The aggregate total return for Class C shares for the
period ended August 31, 1994 for the California Series and the California Income
Series was .05% and .47%, respectively.
CALIFORNIA MONEY MARKET SERIES
The California Money Market Series will prepare a current quotation of yield
from time to time. The yield quoted will be the simple annualized yield for an
identified seven calendar day period. The yield calculation will be based on a
hypothetical account having a balance of exactly one share at the beginning of
the seven-day period. The base period return will be the change in the value of
the hypothetical account during the seven-day period, including dividends
declared on any shares purchased with dividends on the shares but excluding any
capital changes. The yield will vary as interest rates and other conditions
affecting money market instruments change. Yield also depends on the quality,
length of maturity and type of instruments in the California Money Market
Series' portfolio and its operating expenses. The California Money Market Series
may also prepare an effective annual yield computed by compounding the
unannualized seven-day period return as follows: by adding 1 to the unannualized
seven-day period return, raising the sum to a power equal to 365 divided by 7,
and subtracting 1 from the result.
The California Money Market Series may also calculate its tax equivalent
yield over a 7-day period. The tax equivalent yield will be determined by first
computing the current yield as discussed above. The Series will then determine
what portion of that yield is attributable to securities, the income on which is
exempt for federal income tax purposes. This portion of the yield will then be
divided by one minus the State tax rate times one minus the federal tax rate and
then added to the portion of the yield that is attributable to other securities.
The California Money Market Series' 7-day tax equivalent yield (assuming a
federal tax rate of 36%) as of August 31, 1994 was 4.5%.
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Comparative performance information may be used from time to time in
advertising or marketing the California Money Market Series' shares, including
data from Lipper Analytical Services, Inc., IBC/Donoghue's Money Fund Report or
other industry publications.
The California Money Market Series' yield fluctuates, and an annualized
yield quotation is not a representation by the California Money Market Series as
to what an investment in the California Money Market Series will actually yield
for any given period. Yield for the California Money Market Series will vary
based on a number of factors including changes in market conditions, and level
of interest rates and the level of California Money Market Series income and
expenses.
From time to time, the performance of the series may be measured against
various indices. Set forth below is a chart which compares the performance of
different types of investments over the long-term and the rate of inflation. 1
[CHART]
(1) Source: Ibbotson Associates, "Stocks, Bonds, Bills and Inflation -- 1993
Yearbook", (annually updates the work of Roger G. Ibbotson and Rex A.
Sinquefield). Common stock returns are based on the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock
Index, a market-weighted, unmanaged index of 500 common stocks in a variety of
industry sectors. It is a commonly used indicator of broad stock price
movements. This chart is for illustrative purposes only, and is not intended to
represent the performance of any particular investment or fund.
DISTRIBUTIONS AND TAX INFORMATION
DISTRIBUTIONS
All of the Fund's net investment income is declared as a dividend each
business day. Shares will begin earning dividends on the day following the date
on which the shares are issued, the date of issuance customarily being the
"settlement" date. Shares continue to earn dividends until they are redeemed.
Unless the shareholder elects (by notice to the Dividend Disbursing Agent by the
first business day of the month) to receive monthly cash payments of dividends,
such dividends will be automatically received in additional Fund shares monthly
at net asset value on the payable date. In the event an investor redeems all the
shares in his or her account at any time during the month, all dividends
declared to the date of redemption will be paid to him or her at the time of the
redemption. The Fund's net investment income on weekends, holidays and other
days on which the Fund is closed for business will be declared as a dividend on
shares outstanding on the close of the last previous business day on which the
Fund is open for business. Accordingly, a shareholder of the California Series
and the California Income Series who redeems his or her shares effective as of
4:15 P.M. (4:30 P.M. for the
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California Money Market Series), New York time, on a Friday earns a dividend
which reflects the income earned by the Fund on the following Saturday and
Sunday. On the other hand, an investor in the California Series and the
California Income Series whose purchase order is effective as of 4:15 P.M. (4:30
P.M. for the California Money Market Series), New York time, on a Friday does
not begin earning dividends until the following business day. For series other
than California Money Market Series, net investment income consists of interest
income accrued on portfolio securities less all expenses, calculated daily. For
the California Money Market Series, net investment income consists of interest
income accrued on portfolio securities less all expenses, calculated daily
plus/minus any capital gains/losses.
Net realized capital gains, if any, will be distributed annually and, unless
the shareholder elects to receive them in cash, will be automatically received
in additional shares of the series.
The per share dividends on Class B and Class C shares of the California
Series and the California Income Series will be lower than the per share
dividends on Class A shares of the California Series and the California Income
Series, respectively, as a result of the higher distribution-related fee
applicable to the Class B shares. The per share distributions of net capital
gains, if any, will be paid in the same amount for Class A, Class B and Class C
shares. See "Net Asset Value."
Annually, the Fund will mail to shareholders information regarding the tax
status of distributions made by the Fund in the calendar year. The Fund intends
to report the proportion of all distributions that were tax-exempt for that
calendar year. The percentage of income designated as tax-exempt for the
calendar year may be substantially different from the percentage of the Fund's
income that was tax-exempt for a particular period.
FEDERAL TAXATION
Under the Internal Revenue Code, each series of the Fund is required to be
treated as a separate entity for federal income tax purposes. Each series of the
Fund has elected to qualify and intends to remain qualified to be treated as a
regulated investment company under the requirements of Subchapter M of the
Internal Revenue Code for each taxable year. If so qualified, each series will
not be subject to federal income taxes on its net investment income and capital
gains, if any, realized during the taxable year which it distributes to its
shareholders, assuming it distributes at least 90% of its net investment income
and short-term capital gains and 90% of any excess of its tax-exempt interest
over certain disallowed deductions during the taxable year. In addition, each
series intends to make distributions in accordance with the provisions of the
Internal Revenue Code so as to avoid the 4% excise tax on certain amounts
remaining undistributed at the end of each calendar year. In order to qualify as
a regulated investment company, each series of the Fund must, among other
things, (a) derive at least 90% of its gross income (without offset for losses)
from dividends, interest, payments with respect to securities loans and gains
from the sale or other disposition of stock or securities; (b) derive less than
30% of its gross income (without offset for losses) from the sale or other
disposition of stock, securities or futures contracts or options thereon held
for less than three months; and (c) diversify its holdings so that, at the end
of each quarter of the taxable year, (i) at least 50% of the market value of the
assets of the series is represented by cash, U.S. Government securities and
other securities limited, in respect of any one issuer, to an amount not greater
than 5% of the market value of the assets of the series and 10% of the
outstanding voting securities of such issuer, and (ii) not more than 25% of the
value of the assets of the series is invested in the securities of any one
issuer (other than U.S. Government securities).
Subchapter M permits the character of tax-exempt interest distributed by a
regulated investment company to flow through as tax-exempt interest to its
shareholders provided that 50% or more of the value of its assets at the end of
each quarter of its taxable year is invested in state, municipal or other
obligations the interest on which is exempt for federal income tax purposes.
Distributions to shareholders of tax-exempt interest earned by any series of the
Fund for the taxable year are not subject to federal income tax (except for
possible application of the alternative minimum tax). Interest from certain
private activity and other bonds is treated as an item of tax preference for
purposes of the 28% alternative minimum tax on individuals and the 20%
alternative minimum tax on corporations. To the extent interest on such bonds is
distributed to shareholders, shareholders will be subject to the alternative
minimum tax on such distributions.
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Distributions of taxable net investment income and of the excess of net
short-term capital gain over the net long-term capital loss are taxable to
shareholders as ordinary income. None of the income distributions of the Fund
will be eligible for the deduction for dividends received by corporations.
Since each series is treated as a separate entity for federal income tax
purposes, the determination of the amount of net capital gains, the
identification of those gains as short-term or long-term and the determination
of the amount of income dividends of a particular series will be based on the
purchases and sales of securities and the income received and expenses incurred
in that series. Net capital gains of a series which are available for
distribution to shareholders are computed by taking into account any capital
loss carryforward of the series.
For federal income tax purposes, the California Series utilized its capital
loss carryforward of approximately $1,216,000 to offset taxable gains realized
and recognized subsequent to August 31, 1993. In addition, the Series will elect
to treat net capital losses of approximately $4,629,000 incurred in the ten
month period ended August 31, 1994 as having been incurred in the following
year. The California Income Series will elect to treat net capital losses of
approximately $2,225,000 incurred in the ten month period ended August 31, 1994
as having been incurred in the following year.
Gain or loss realized by a series from the sale of securities generally will
be treated as capital gain or loss; however, gain from the sale of certain
securities (including municipal obligations) will be treated as ordinary income
to the extent of any "market discount." Market discount generally is the
difference, if any, between the price paid by the series for the security and
the principal amount of the security (or, in the case of a security issued at an
original issue discount, the revised issue price of the security). The market
discount rule does not apply to any security that was acquired by the series at
its original issue.
The purchase of a put option may be subject to the short sale rules or
straddle rules (including the modified short sale rule) for federal income tax
purposes. Absent a tax election to the contrary, gain or loss attributable to
the lapse, exercise or closing out of any such put option (or any other Section
1256 contract under the Internal Revenue Code) will be treated as 60% long-term
and 40% short-term capital gain or loss. On the last trading day of the fiscal
year of the series, all outstanding put options or other Section 1256 contracts
will be treated as if such positions were closed out at their closing price on
such day, with any resulting gain or loss recognized as 60% long-term and 40%
short-term capital gain or loss. In addition, positions held by a series which
consist of at least one debt security and at least one put option which
substantially reduces the risk of loss of the series with respect to that debt
security constitute a "mixed straddle" which is governed by certain provisions
of the Internal Revenue Code that may cause deferral of losses, adjustments in
the holding periods of debt securities and conversion of short-term capital
losses into long-term capital losses. Each series may consider making certain
tax elections applicable to mixed straddles.
The California Series' and the California Income Series' hedging activities
may be affected by the requirement under the Internal Revenue Code that less
than 30% of the series' gross income be derived from the sale or other
disposition of securities, futures contracts, options and other instruments held
for less than three months. From time to time, this requirement may cause the
series to limit their acquisitions of futures contracts to those that will not
expire for at least three months. At the present time, there is only a limited
market for futures contracts on the municipal bond index that will not expire
within three months. Therefore, to meet the 30%/3 month requirement, the series
may choose to use futures contracts based on fixed-income securities that will
not expire within three months.
Distributions of the excess of net long-term capital gains over net
short-term capital losses are taxable to shareholders as long-term capital
gains, regardless of the length of time the shares of the Fund have been held by
such shareholders. Such distributions are not eligible for the dividends
received deduction. Distributions of long-term capital gain of the Fund are
includible in income subject to the alternative minimum tax.
If any net long-term capital gains in excess of net short-term capital
losses are retained by a series for investment, requiring federal income taxes
to be paid thereon by the series, the series will elect to treat such capital
gains as having been distributed to shareholders. As a result, shareholders will
be taxed on such amounts as long-term capital gains, will be able to claim their
proportionate share of the federal income taxes
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paid by the series on such gains as a credit against their own federal income
tax liabilities, and will be entitled to increase the adjusted tax basis of
their series shares by the differences between their PRO RATA share of such
gains and their tax credit.
Any short-term capital loss realized upon the redemption of shares within 6
months (or such shorter period as may be established by Treasury regulations)
from the date of purchase of such shares and following receipt of an
exempt-interest dividend will be disallowed to the extent of such
exempt-interest dividend. Any loss realized upon the redemption of shares within
6 months from the date of purchase of such shares and following receipt of a
long-term capital gains distribution will be treated as long-term capital loss
to the extent of such long-term capital gains distribution.
Interest on indebtedness incurred or continued by shareholders to purchase
or carry shares of the Fund will not be deductible for federal income tax
purposes. In addition, under rules used by the Internal Revenue Service for
determining when borrowed funds are considered to be used for the purpose of
purchasing or carrying particular assets, the purchase of shares may be
considered to have been made with borrowed funds even though the borrowed funds
are not directly traceable to the purchase of shares.
Persons holding certain municipal obligations who also are "substantial
users" (or persons related thereto) of facilities financed by such obligations
may not exclude interest on such obligations from their gross income. No
investigation as to the users of the facilities financed by bonds in the
portfolio of the Fund has been made by the Fund. Potential investors should
consult their tax advisers with respect to this matter before purchasing shares
of the Fund.
From time to time, proposals have been introduced before Congress for the
purpose of restricting or eliminating the federal income tax exemption for
interest on state and municipal obligations. It can be expected that similar
proposals may be introduced in the future. Such proposals, if enacted, may
further limit the availability of state or municipal obligations for investment
by the Fund and the value of portfolio securities held by the Fund may be
adversely affected. In such case, each series would reevaluate its investment
objective and policies.
All distributions of taxable net investment income and net realized capital
gains, whether received in shares or cash, must be reported by each shareholder
on his or her federal income tax return. Shareholders electing to receive
distributions in the form of additional shares will have a cost basis for
federal income tax purposes in each share so received equal to the net asset
value of a share of the applicable series of the Fund on the reinvestment date.
Distributions of tax-exempt interest must also be reported. Under federal income
tax law, each series of the Fund will be required to report to the Internal
Revenue Service all distributions of taxable income and capital gains as well as
gross proceeds from the redemption or exchange of shares of such series, except
in the case of certain exempt shareholders. Under the backup withholding
provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, all proceeds from the redemption or
exchange of shares are subject to withholding of federal income tax at the rate
of 31% in the case of nonexempt shareholders who fail to furnish the appropriate
series of the Fund with their taxpayer identification numbers on IRS Form W-9
and with required certifications regarding their status under the federal income
tax law. Such withholding is also required on taxable dividends and capital
gains distributions unless it is reasonably expected that at least 95% of the
distributions of the series are comprised of tax-exempt interest. If the
withholding provisions are applicable, any taxable distributions and proceeds,
whether taken in cash or reinvested in shares, will be reduced by the amounts
required to be withheld. Investors may wish to consult their tax advisers about
the applicability of the backup withholding provisions.
Any loss realized on a sale, redemption or exchange of shares of the Fund by
a shareholder will be disallowed to the extent the shares are replaced within a
61-day period (beginning 30 days before the disposition of shares). Shares
purchased pursuant to the reinvestment of a dividend will constitute a
replacement of shares.
A shareholder who acquires shares of the Fund and sells or otherwise
disposes of such shares within 90 days of acquisition may not be allowed to
include certain sales charges incurred in acquiring such shares for purposes of
calculating gain or loss realized upon a sale or exchange of shares of the Fund.
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CALIFORNIA TAXATION
In any year in which each series qualifies as a regulated investment company
under the Internal Revenue Code and is exempt from federal income tax, (i) such
series will also be exempt from the California corporate income and franchise
taxes to the extent it distributes its income and (ii) provided 50% or more of
the value of the total assets of such series at the close of each quarter of its
taxable year consists of obligations the interest on which (when held by an
individual) is exempt from personal income taxation under California law, such
series will be qualified under California law to pay "exempt-interest" dividends
which will be exempt from the California personal income tax.
Individual shareholders of a series who reside in California will not be
subject to California personal income tax on distributions received from the
series to the extent such distributions are attributable to interest received by
the series during its taxable year on obligations which (when held by an
individual) pay interest that is exempt from taxation under California law.
Distributions from such series which are attributable to sources other than
those described in the preceding sentence will generally be taxable to such
shareholders. In addition, distributions other than exempt-interest dividends to
such shareholders are includable in income subject to the California alternative
minimum tax.
The portion of dividends constituting exempt-interest dividends is that
portion derived from interest on obligations which (when held by an individual)
pay interest excludable from California personal income under California law.
The total amount of California exempt-interest dividends paid by a series to all
of its shareholders with respect to any taxable year cannot exceed the amount of
interest received by the series during such year on such obligations less any
expenses and expenditures (including dividends paid to corporate shareholders)
deemed to have been paid from such interest. Any dividends paid to corporate
shareholders subject to the California franchise or corporate income tax will be
taxed as ordinary dividends to such shareholders.
Distributions of investment income and long-term and short-term capital
gains will not be excluded from taxable income in determining the California
corporate income or franchise tax for corporate shareholders. In addition, such
distributions may be includable in income subject to the alternative minimum
tax.
Interest on indebtedness incurred or continued by shareholders to purchase
or carry shares of a series will not be deductible for California personal
income tax purposes. In addition, as a result of California's incorporation of
certain provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, any loss realized by a
shareholder upon the sale of shares held for six months or less may be
disallowed to the extent of any exempt-interest dividends received with respect
to such shares. Moreover, any loss realized upon the redemption of shares within
6 months from the date of purchase of such shares and following receipt of a
long-term capital gains distribution will be treated as long-term capital loss
to the extent of such long-term capital gains distribution. Finally, any loss
realized upon the redemption of shares within 30 days before or after the
acquisition of other shares of the same series may be disallowed under the "wash
sale" rules.
Shares of the Fund will not be subject to the California property tax.
The foregoing is only a summary of some of the important California income
tax considerations generally affecting the Fund and its shareholders. The Fund
has obtained an opinion of its California tax counsel which confirms these state
tax consequences for California resident individuals and corporations. No
attempt is made to present a detailed explanation of the California personal
income tax treatment of a series or its shareholders, and this discussion is not
intended as a substitute for careful planning. Shareholders of the Fund should
consult their tax advisers about other state and local tax consequences of their
investments in the Fund and their own California tax situation.
ORGANIZATION AND CAPITALIZATION
The Fund is a Massachusetts business trust established under a Declaration
of Trust dated May 18, 1984, as amended. The Declaration of Trust and the
By-Laws of the Fund are designed to make the Fund similar in most respects to a
Massachusetts business corporation. The principal distinction between the two
forms relates to shareholder liability; under Massachusetts law, shareholders of
a business trust may, in certain circumstances, be held personally liable as
partners for the obligations of the Fund, which is not the case with a
corporation.
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The Declaration of Trust of the Fund provides that shareholders shall not be
subject to any personal liability for the acts or obligations of the Fund and
that every written obligation, contract, instrument or undertaking made by the
Fund shall contain a provision to the effect that the shareholders are not
individually bound thereunder.
Counsel for the Fund have advised the Fund that no personal liability will
attach to the shareholders under any undertaking containing such provision when
adequate notice of such provision is given, except possibly in a few
jurisdictions. With respect to all types of claims in the latter jurisdictions
and with respect to tort claims, contract claims when the provision referred to
is omitted from the undertaking, claims for taxes and certain statutory
liabilities in other jurisdictions, a shareholder may be held personally liable
to the extent that claims are not satisfied by the Fund. However, upon payment
of any such liability the shareholder will be entitled to reimbursement from the
general assets of the Fund. The Trustees intend to conduct the operations of the
Fund, with the advice of counsel, in such a way as to avoid, as far as possible,
ultimate liability of the shareholders for liabilities of the Fund.
The Declaration of Trust further provides that no Trustee, officer, employee
or agent of the Fund is liable to the Fund or to a shareholder, nor is any
Trustee, officer, employee or agent liable to any third persons in connection
with the affairs of the Fund, except as such liability may arise from his, her
or its own bad faith, willful misfeasance, gross negligence, or reckless
disregard of his, her or its duties. It also provides that all third parties
shall look solely to the Fund property or the property of the appropriate series
of the Fund for satisfaction of claims arising in connection with the affairs of
the Fund or of the particular series of the Fund, respectively. With the
exceptions stated, the Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to provide for
the indemnification of Trustees, officers, employees or agents of the Fund
against all liability in connection with the affairs of the Fund.
Other distinctions between a corporation and a Massachusetts business trust
include the absence of a requirement that business trusts issue share
certificates.
The Fund and each series thereof shall continue without limitation of time
subject to the provisions in the Declaration of Trust concerning termination by
action of the shareholders or by the Trustees by written notice to the
shareholders.
The authorized capital of the Fund consists of an unlimited number of shares
of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, issued in three series. Each series of
the Fund, for federal income tax and Massachusetts state law purposes, will
constitute a separate trust which will be governed by the provisions of the
Declaration of Trust. All shares of any series of the Fund issued and
outstanding will be fully paid and non-assessable by the Fund. Each share of
each series of the Fund represents an equal proportionate interest in that
series with each other share of that series. The assets of the Fund received for
the issue or sale of the shares of each series and all income, earnings, profits
and proceeds thereof, subject only to the rights of creditors of such series,
are specially allocated to such series and constitute the underlying assets of
such series. The underlying assets of each series are segregated on the books of
account, and are to be charged with the liabilities in respect to such series
and with a share of the general liabilities of the Fund. Under no circumstances
would the assets of a series be used to meet liabilities which are not otherwise
properly chargeable to it. Expenses with respect to any two or more series are
to be allocated in proportion to the asset value of the respective series except
where allocations of direct expenses can otherwise be fairly made. The officers
of the Fund, subject to the general supervision of the Trustees, have the power
to determine which liabilities are allocable to a given series or which are
general or allocable to two or more series. Upon redemption of shares of a
series of the Fund, the shareholder will receive proceeds solely of the assets
of such series. In the event of the dissolution or liquidation of the Fund, the
holders of the shares of any series are entitled to receive as a class the
underlying assets of such series available for distribution to shareholders.
Shares of the Fund entitle their holders to one vote per share. However, on
any matter submitted to a vote of the shareholders, all shares then entitled to
vote will be voted by individual series, unless otherwise required by the
Investment Company Act (in which case all shares will be voted in the
aggregate). For example, a change in investment policy for a series would be
voted upon only by shareholders of the series involved. Additionally,
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approval of the investment advisory agreement is a matter to be determined
separately by each series. Approval by the shareholders of one series is
effective as to that series whether or not enough votes are received from the
shareholders of the other series to approve the proposal as to those series.
The Fund does not intend to hold annual meetings of shareholders.
Pursuant to the Declaration of Trust, the Trustees may authorize the
creation of additional series of shares (the proceeds of which would be invested
in separate, independently managed portfolios with distinct investment
objectives and policies and share purchase, redemption and net asset valuation
procedures) and additional classes of shares within any series (which would be
used to distinguish among the rights of different categories of shareholders, as
might be required by future regulations or other unforeseen circumstances) with
such preferences, privileges, limitations and voting and dividend rights as the
Trustees may determine. All consideration received by the Fund for shares of any
additional series or class, and all assets in which such consideration is
invested, would belong to that series or class (subject only to the rights of
creditors of that series or class) and would be subject to the liabilities
related thereto. Pursuant to the Investment Company Act, shareholders of any
additional series or class of shares would normally have to approve the adoption
of any advisory contract relating to such series or class and of any changes in
the investment policies related thereto.
The Trustees themselves have the power to alter the number and the terms of
office of the Trustees, and they may at any time lengthen their own terms or
make their terms of unlimited duration (subject to removal upon the action of
two-thirds of the outstanding shares of beneficial interest) and appoint their
own successors, provided that always at least a majority of the Trustees have
been elected by the shareholders of the Fund. The voting rights of shareholders
are not cumulative, so that holders of more than 50 percent of the shares voting
can, if they chose, elect all Trustees being selected, while the holders of the
remaining shares would be unable to elect any Trustees.
CUSTODIAN, TRANSFER AND DIVIDEND DISBURSING AGENT AND
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
State Street Bank and Trust Company, One Heritage Drive, North Quincy,
Massachusetts 02171 serves as Custodian for the Fund's portfolio securities and
cash and in that capacity maintains cash and certain financial and accounting
books and records pursuant to an agreement with the Fund. See "How the Fund is
Managed -- Custodian and Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent" in the
Prospectus of each Series.
Prudential Mutual Fund Services, Inc. (PMFS), Raritan Plaza One, Edison, New
Jersey 08837, serves as the Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent of the Fund.
Its mailing address is P.O. Box 15005, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08906-5005.
PMFS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PMF. PMFS provides customary transfer
agency services to the Fund, including the handling of shareholder
communications, the processing of shareholder transactions, the maintenance of
shareholder account records, payment of dividends and distributions, and related
functions. For these services, PMFS receives an annual fee per shareholder
account, in addition to a new set-up fee for each manually established account
and a monthly inactive zero balance account fee per shareholder acount. PMFS is
also reimbursed for its out-of-pocket expenses, including but not limited to
postage, stationery, printing, allocable communication and other costs. For the
fiscal year ended August 31, 1994, the Fund incurred fees of approximately
$243,000 ($71,000 for the California Series, $122,000 for the California Money
Market Series and $50,000 for the California Income Series) for the services of
PMFS.
Deloitte & Touche LLP, Two World Financial Center, New York, New York 10281,
serves as the Fund's independent accountants and in that capacity audits the
Fund's annual financial statements.
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DESCRIPTION OF SECURITY RATINGS
MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE
BOND RATINGS
Aaa: Bonds which are rated Aaa are judged to be of the best quality. They
carry the smallest degree of investment risk and are generally referred to as
"gilt edged." Interest payments are protected by a large or by an exceptionally
stable margin and principal is secure. While the various protective elements are
likely to change, such changes as can be visualized are most unlikely to impair
the fundamentally strong position of such issues.
Aa: Bonds which are rated Aa are judged to be of high quality by all
standards. Together with the Aaa group, they comprise what are generally known
as high grade bonds. They are rated lower than Aaa bonds because margins of
protection may not be as large as in Aaa securities or fluctuation of protective
elements may be of greater amplitude or there may be other elements present
which make the long-term risks appear somewhat larger than in Aaa securities.
A: Bonds which are rated A possess many favorable investment attributes and
are to be considered as upper-medium-grade obligations. Factors giving security
to principal and interest are considered adequate but elements may be present
which suggest a susceptibility to impairment sometime in the future.
Baa: Bonds which are rated Baa are considered as medium grade obligations,
I.E., they are neither highly protected nor poorly secured. Interest payments
and principal security appear adequate for the present, but certain protective
elements may be lacking or may be characteristically unreliable over any great
length of time. Such bonds lack outstanding investment characteristics and in
fact have speculative characteristics as well.
Bonds rated within the Aa, A and Baa categories which Moody's believes possess
the strongest credit attributes within those categories are designated by the
symbols Aa1, A1 and Baa1.
SHORT-TERM RATINGS
Moody's ratings for tax-exempt notes and other short-term loans are
designated Moody's Investment Grade (MIG). This distinction is in recognition of
the differences between short-term and long-term credit risk.
MIG 1: Loans bearing the designation MIG 1 are of the best quality, enjoying
strong protection by established cash flows, superior liquidity support or
demonstrated broad-based access to the market for refinancing.
MIG 2: Loans bearing the designation MIG 2 are of high quality, with margins
of protection ample although not so large as in the preceding group.
MIG 3: Loans bearing the designation MIG 3 are of favorable quality, with all
security elements accounted for but lacking the strength of the preceding
grades.
MIG 4: Loans bearing the designation MIG 4 are of adequate quality.
Protection commonly regarded and required of an investment security is present
and although not distinctly or predominantly speculative, there is specific
risk.
SHORT-TERM DEBT RATINGS
Moody's Short-Term Debt Ratings are opinions of the ability of issuers to
repay punctually senior debt obligations having an original maturity not
exceeding one year.
Prime-1: Issuers rated Prime-1 (or supporting institutions) have a superior
ability for repayment of senior short-term debt obligations.
STANDARD & POOR'S RATINGS GROUP
BOND RATINGS
AAA: Debt rated AAA has the highest rating assigned by S&P. Capacity to pay
interest and repay principal is extremely strong.
AA: Debt rated AA has a very strong capacity to pay interest and repay
principal and differs from the highest-rated issues only in small degree.
A: Debt rated A has a strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal
although it is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in
circumstances and economic conditions than debt in higher-rated categories.
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BBB: Debt rated BBB is regarded as having an adequate capacity to pay
interest and repay principal. Whereas it normally exhibits adequate protection
parameters, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more
likely to lead to a weakened capacity to pay interest and repay principal for
debt in this category than in higher-rated categories.
COMMERCIAL PAPER RATINGS
An S&P Commercial Paper rating is a current assessment of the likelihood of
timely payment of debt considered short-term in the relevant market.
A-1: The A-1 designation indicates that the degree of safety regarding timely
payment is strong. Those issues determined to possess extremely strong safety
characteristics are denoted with a plus sign (+) designation.
MUNICIPAL NOTES
A municipal note rating reflects the liquidity concerns and market access
risks unique to municipal notes. Municipal notes due in three years or less will
likely receive a municipal note rating, while notes maturing beyond three years
will most likely receive a long-term debt rating. The designation SP-1 indicates
a very strong capacity to pay principal and interest. Those issues determined to
possess extremely strong safety characteristics are denoted with a plus sign (+)
designation. An SP-2 designation indicates a satisfactory capacity to pay
principal and interest.
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PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
CALIFORNIA SERIES AUGUST 31, 1994
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Moody's Principal
Rating Amount Value
(Unaudited) (000) Description(a) (Note 1)
<C> <C> <S> <C>
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS--97.9%
Alameda Impvt. Bond Act of 1915,
Marina Vlg. Assmt. Dist. 89-1,
NR $ 1,700 7.55%, 9/2/06......... $ 1,748,620
NR 1,120 7.65%, 9/2/09......... 1,152,278
Arcadia Unified Sch.
Dist., Ser. A,
M.B.I.A.,
Aaa 1,765 Zero Coupon, 9/1/10... 664,434
Aaa 1,370 Zero Coupon, 9/1/14... 395,450
Aaa 2,555 Zero Coupon, 9/1/15... 691,690
Aaa 1,225 Zero Coupon, 9/1/16... 310,293
Aaa 1,790 Zero Coupon, 9/1/17... 424,087
Azusa Pub. Fin. Auth.
Rev.,
5.00%, 7/1/23, Ser. A,
Aaa 2,515 F.G.I.C............. 2,071,103
Bakersfield Pub. Fac.
Corp.,
Cert. of Part.,
Wst. Wtr. Treat.
Plant, No. 3,
A1 2,750+ 8.00%, 1/1/10......... 3,043,040
Baldwin Park
California Pub. Fin.
Auth. Rev.
BBB* 1,020 7.05%, 9/1/14......... 1,044,888
Benicia Unified Sch.
Dist.,
Gen. Oblig.,
Aaa 1,000 6.85%, 8/1/16, Ser.
A................... 1,054,340
Berkeley Hosp. Rev.,
Alta Bates Hosp.
Corp.,
Aaa 1,785+ 7.65%, 12/1/15........ 2,019,799
Brea Pub. Fin. Auth.
Rev.,
Tax Alloc. Redev.
Proj.,
NR 5,000 8.10%, 3/1/21, Ser.
C................... 5,331,400
Buena Park Cmnty.
Redev.
Agcy., Central Bus.
Dist. Proj.,
BBB+* 2,500 7.10%, 9/1/14......... 2,555,575
California St. Brd. of
Pub. Wks.,
Lease Rev., Univ. of
California at San
Diego, High
Technology Facs.,
A1 1,570 7.375%, 4/1/06, Ser.
A................... 1,741,318
California St. Brd. of
Pub. Wks., Lease Rev.,
Univ. of California at
Santa Barbara, High
Technology Facs.,
Aaa $ 2,500+ 8.125%, 2/1/08, Ser.
A................... $ 2,804,800
California St. Hlth.
Facs. Fin. Auth.
Rev.,
Brookside Hosp.,
NR 1,500+ 8.10%, 11/1/17, Ser.
A................... 1,678,425
Catholic Hlth. Facs.,
Aaa 2,000 5.00%, 7/1/14,
A.M.B.A.C........... 1,711,740
Aaa 1,000 5.00%, 7/1/21,
A.M.B.A.C........... 828,150
Episcopal Homes
Foundation,
A* 2,500 7.70%, 7/1/18, Ser.
A................... 2,699,200
Eskaton Properties,
NR 4,500+/@ 7.50%, 5/1/20......... 5,145,615
Sisters of Providence
Hosp.,
A1 1,500 7.50%, 10/1/10........ 1,625,280
Sutter Hlth. Sys.,
A1 1,500 9.125%, 1/1/06........ 1,560,525
NR 750+ 8.00%, 1/1/16, Ser.
B................... 819,750
California St. Hsg.
Fin. Agcy. Rev.,
Sngl. Fam. Mtge.,
Aa 10,765 Zero Coupon, 2/1/15,
Ser. A.............. 1,468,131
California St. Poll.
Ctrl. Fin. Auth.
Rev., Pacific Gas
& Elec. Co.,
A1 1,650 6.625%, 6/1/09, Ser.
A................... 1,679,387
A1 3,250 8.20%, 12/1/18, Ser.
A................... 3,513,672
California St., Rev.
Antic. Wts.,
MIG1 12,000 5.75%, 4/25/96, Ser.
C................... 12,187,939
California Statewide
Cmnty. Dev. Corp.,
Children's Hosp.,
Aaa 1,700 4.75%, 6/1/21,
M.B.I.A............. 1,351,942
Contra Costa Cnty.,
Spec. Tax, Cmnty.
Facs. Pleasant Hill,
NR 1,300 8.125%, 8/1/16........ 1,398,176
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
CALIFORNIA SERIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Moody's Principal
Rating Amount Value
(Unaudited) (000) Description(a) (Note 1)
<C> <C> <S> <C>
Contra Costa Wtr.
Dist. Rev.,
A $ 2,000+/@ 7.25%, 10/1/10, Ser.
A................... $ 2,266,420
Desert Hosp. Dist.,
Cert. of Part.,
AAA* 5,000+ 8.10%, 7/1/20......... 5,883,750
East Palo Alto San.
Dist.,
Cert. of Part.,
NR 1,295 8.25%, 10/1/15........ 1,381,027
Fairfield Pub. Fin.
Auth. Rev.,
Fairfield Redev.
Projs.,
NR 4,200+ 7.90%, 8/1/21, Ser.
A................... 4,929,120
Fontana Cmnty. Facs.,
Dist. No. 2, Spec.
Tax Rev.,
NR 3,000 8.50%, 9/1/17, Ser.
B................... 3,270,330
Industry City,
Gen. Oblig.,
Aaa 1,660+ 8.00%, 7/1/11,
F.G.I.C............. 1,907,905
Aaa 1,795+ 8.00%, 7/1/12,
F.G.I.C............. 2,064,842
Urban Dev. Agcy.,
NR 970 10.40%, 5/1/15........ 1,042,061
Long Beach Redev.
Agcy.,
Dist. 3, Spec. Tax
Rev.,
NR 3,000 6.375%, 9/1/23........ 2,772,030
Los Angeles Cmnty.
Redev. Agcy., Bunker
Hill Proj.,
Sub. Tax. Alloc.,
6.00%, 12/1/09, Ser.
Aaa 750+ C, M.B.I.A.......... 801,293
Los Angeles Cnty Met.
Trans.
Auth., Sales Tax
Rev.,
Aaa 1,450 5.25%, 7/1/23,
A.M.B.A.C........... 1,246,884
Los Angeles Cnty.,
Cert. of Part.,
Civic Ctr. Heating &
Refrigeration Plant,
A1 2,000+ 8.00%, 6/1/10......... 2,260,100
Correctional Facs.
Proj.,
Zero Coupon, 9/1/10,
Aaa 3,770 M.B.I.A............. 1,403,873
Solheim Lutheran
Nursing Home Proj.,
A* 2,000+ 8.125%, 11/1/17....... 2,239,960
Los Angeles Cnty.,
Hsg. Auth., Multifam.
Mtge. Rev., Mayflower
Gardens Proj.,
8.875%, 12/20/10, Ser.
K,
AAA* $ 2,100+ G.N.M.A............. $ 2,596,692
Los Angeles Conv. &
Exhib.
Ctr. Auth., Cert. of
Part.,
Aaa 1,250+ /@ 9.00%, 12/1/10........ 1,621,825
Los Angeles Dept. of
Wtr. & Pwr., Elec.
Plant Rev.,
Aa 4,035 5.375%, 9/1/23........ 3,488,015
Waterworks Rev.,
Aa 4,670 4.50%, 5/15/18........ 3,566,526
Met. Wtr. Dist. of
Southern
California,
Waterworks Rev.,
Aa 4,000 5.75%, 7/1/21, Ser.
A................... 3,780,640
Mt. Diablo Hosp. Dist.
Rev.,
8.00%, 12/1/11, Ser.
Aaa 1,250+ A, A.M.B.A.C........ 1,476,250
Petaluma, Cert. of
Part.,
Petaluma Cmnty. Ctr.
Proj.,
A 1,380+ 8.10%, 6/15/12........ 1,449,455
Port of Oakland Rev.,
6.50%, 11/1/16, Ser.
E,
Aaa 1,000 M.B.I.A............. 1,023,020
Puerto Rico Hwy. &
Trans. Auth. Rev.,
Baa1 5,000 6.625%, 7/1/12, Ser.
V................... 5,191,400
AAA* 250+ 6.625%, 7/1/18, Ser.
T................... 277,215
Baa1 1,000 6.625%, 7/1/18, Ser.
T................... 1,039,770
Riverside Wtr. Rev.,
Aa 1,660 Zero Coupon,
10/1/07............. 767,866
Aa 2,920 6.00%, 10/1/15........ 2,844,869
Roseville City Sch.
Dist.,
Zero Coupon, 8/1/10,
Aaa 1,230 Ser. A, F.G.I.C..... 460,389
Sacramento Mun. Util.
Dist. Elec. Rev.,
5.75%, 11/15/09, Ser.
Aaa 3,650 C, M.B.I.A.......... 3,591,563
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
CALIFORNIA SERIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Moody's Principal
Rating Amount Value
(Unaudited) (000) Description(a) (Note 1)
<C> <C> <S> <C>
San Bernardino Cnty.,
Cert. of
Part., Med. Ctr.
Fin. Proj.,
Baa1 $ 6,500 5.50%, 8/1/19......... $ 5,491,720
San Diego Cnty. Regl.
Trans.
Cmnty., Sales Tax
Rev.,
A1 1,750 6.00%, 4/1/08, Ser.
A................... 1,782,480
San Francisco City &
Cnty., Pub. Utils.
Comn. Wtr. Rev.,
Aa 2,000 8.00%, 11/1/11........ 2,227,040
Redev. Agcy., Lease
Rev.,
A 2,000 Zero Coupon, 7/1/09... 774,360
San Jose Redev. Proj.,
Tax Alloc.,
Aaa 2,100 6.00%, 8/1/15,
M.B.I.A............. 2,075,220
Aaa 5,000 4.75%, 8/1/24,
M.B.I.A............. 3,933,950
Santa Ana Tax Alloc.,
South Main St.
Redev.,
Aaa 3,000 5.00%, 9/1/19,
M.B.I.A............. 2,499,060
Santa Cruz Cnty. Pub.
Fin.
Auth. Rev.,
Tax Alloc. Sub. Ln.,
AAA* 2,350+ 7.625%, 9/1/21, Ser.
B................... 2,677,073
Santa Margarita, Dana
Point
Auth., Impvt. Dist.,
Ser. B,
Aaa 2,500 7.25%, 8/1/08,
M.B.I.A............. 2,855,325
Aaa 1,000 7.25%, 8/1/09,
M.B.I.A............. 1,145,540
So. Orange Cnty. Pub.
Fin. Auth., Foothill
Area Proj.,
Aaa 750 8.00%, 8/15/08,
F.G.I.C............. 912,015
Aaa 750 6.50%, 8/15/10,
F.G.I.C............. 795,277
Spec. Tax Rev.
Aaa 3,500 7.00%, 9/1/11,
M.B.I.A............. 3,889,620
Sonoma Cnty., Cert. of
Part.,
Correctional Facs.
Proj.,
NR 4,000+ 8.125%, 6/1/12........ 4,479,080
Southern California
Pub. Pwr. Auth.,
Proj. Rev.,
A 2,000 6.75%, 7/1/12......... 2,110,780
A 4,000 6.75%, 7/1/13......... 4,288,280
Aaa 1,500 4.75%, 7/1/16,
A.M.B.A.C........... 1,226,070
Southern California
Pub. Pwr. Auth.,
Proj. Rev.,
Transmission Proj.,
Zero Coupon, 7/1/12,
Aaa $ 7,080 Ser. A, F.G.I.C..... $ 2,362,525
4.75%, 7/1/23, Ser. A,
Aaa 8,000 M.B.I.A............. 6,280,880
Southern California
Rapid
Transit Dist., Cert.
of Part.,
Worker's
Compensation Fund,
Aaa 2,095 6.00%, 7/1/10,
M.B.I.A............. 2,099,881
Sulphur Springs Union
Sch. Dist.,
Zero Coupon, 9/1/09,
Aaa 2,000 Ser. A, M.B.I.A..... 802,640
Torrance Redev. Agcy.,
Tax Alloc., Downtown
Redev.,
Baa 1,580 7.125%, 9/1/21........ 1,619,468
Univ. of California
Rev., Pkg. Sys.,
A 2,000+ 7.75%, 11/1/14, Ser.
C................... 2,174,540
Virgin Islands Pub.
Fin. Auth.
Rev., Hwy. Trans.
Trust Fund,
NR 600 7.25%, 10/1/18, Ser.
A................... 618,972
Virgin Islands Terr.,
Hugo Ins. Claims
Fund Prog.,
NR 925 7.75%, 10/1/06, Ser.
91.................. 1,011,423
Virgin Islands Wtr. &
Pwr. Auth.,
Elec. Sys. Rev.,
NR 500 7.40%, 7/1/11, Ser.
A................... 522,300
Whittier Pub. Fin.
Auth. Rev.,
Whittier Blvd.
Redev. Proj.,
NR 825 7.50%, 9/1/14, Ser.
A................... 885,382
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Total long-term
investments
(cost
$184,041,604)....... 192,907,038
------------
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS--1.7%
California Hlth. Facs. Fin. Auth.
Rev.,
St. Francis Mem. Hosp., F.R.D.D.,
VMIG1 2,225 3.20%, 9/1/94, Ser.
B................... 2,225,000
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
CALIFORNIA SERIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Moody's Principal
Rating Amount Value
(Unaudited) (000) Description(a) (Note 1)
<C> <C> <S> <C>
California Poll. Ctrl. Fin. Auth.
Rev.,
Honey Lake Pwr. Co. Proj.,
F.R.D.D.,
NR $ 1,200 3.25%, 9/1/94, Ser.
89.................. $ 1,200,000
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Total short-term
investments
(cost $3,425,000)... 3,425,000
------------
Total Investments--99.6%
(cost $187,466,604;
Note 4)............. 196,332,038
Other assets in excess of
liabilities--0.4%... 735,151
------------
Net Assets--100%...... $197,067,189
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</TABLE>
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(a) The following abbreviations are used in portfolio descriptions:
A.M.B.A.C.--American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation.
F.G.I.C.--Financial Guaranty Insurance Company.
F.R.D.D.--Floating Rate Daily Demand#.
G.N.M.A.--Government National Mortgage Association.
M.B.I.A.--Municipal Bond Insurance Association.
# For purposes of amortized cost valuation, the
maturity date of Floating Rate Demand Notes is
considered to be the later of the next date on
which the security can be redeemed at par or the
next date on which the rate of interest is
adjusted.
* Standard & Poor's rating.
+ Prerefunded issues are secured by escrowed cash
and/or direct U.S. guaranteed obligations.
@ Entire principal amount pledged as initial margin
on financial futures contracts.
NR--Not Rated by Moody's or Standard & Poor's.
The Fund's current Statement of Additional Information contains a
description of Moody's and Standard & Poor's ratings.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
CALIFORNIA SERIES
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AUGUST 31,
ASSETS 1994
------------
<S> <C>
Investments, at value (cost $187,466,604)................................................. $196,332,038
Interest receivable....................................................................... 3,145,956
Receivable for investments sold........................................................... 1,539,850
Receivable for Series shares sold......................................................... 231,974
Other assets.............................................................................. 5,883
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Total assets.......................................................................... 201,255,701
------------
LIABILITIES
Payable for investments purchased......................................................... 2,882,009
Payable for Series shares reacquired...................................................... 860,666
Dividends payable......................................................................... 172,140
Accrued expenses and other liabilities.................................................... 99,620
Management fee payable.................................................................... 84,461
Distribution fee payable.................................................................. 80,299
Due to broker-variation margin payable.................................................... 6,923
Deferred trustees' fees................................................................... 2,394
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Total liabilities..................................................................... 4,188,512
------------
NET ASSETS................................................................................ $197,067,189
------------
------------
Net assets were comprised of:
Shares of beneficial interest, at par................................................... $ 174,503
Paid-in capital in excess of par........................................................ 192,656,560
------------
192,831,063
Accumulated net realized losses on investments.......................................... (4,556,026)
Net unrealized appreciation on investments.............................................. 8,792,152
------------
Net assets, August 31, 1994............................................................. $197,067,189
------------
------------
Class A:
Net asset value and redemption price per share
($12,082,289 / 1,068,824 shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding)........ $11.30
Maximum sales charge (3.0% of offering price)........................................... .35
------------
Maximum offering price to public........................................................ $11.65
------------
------------
Class B:
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share
($184,984,700 / 16,381,478 shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding)...... $11.29
------------
------------
Class C:
Net asset value, offer price and redemption price per share
($199.76 / 17.69 shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding)................ $11.29
------------
------------
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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<PAGE>
PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
CALIFORNIA SERIES
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED
AUGUST 31,
1994
------------
<S> <C>
NET INVESTMENT INCOME
Income
Interest........................... $ 13,438,117
------------
Expenses
Management fee..................... 1,066,852
Distribution fee--Class A.......... 11,813
Distribution fee--Class B.......... 1,007,790
Transfer agent's fees and
expenses.......................... 100,000
Custodian's fees and expenses...... 64,000
Reports to shareholders............ 42,000
Registration fees.................. 25,000
Legal fees......................... 25,000
Audit fee.......................... 15,000
Trustees' fees..................... 8,000
Miscellaneous...................... 1,420
------------
Total expenses................... 2,366,875
------------
Net investment income................ 11,071,242
------------
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED
GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS
Net realized gain (loss) on:
Investment transactions............ (2,909,347)
Financial futures transactions..... 1,627,909
------------
(1,281,438)
------------
Net change in unrealized appreciation/
depreciation on:
Investments........................ (12,444,936)
Financial futures contracts........ (22,469)
------------
(12,467,405)
------------
Net loss on investments.............. (13,748,843)
------------
NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS............ $ (2,677,601)
------------
------------
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
CALIFORNIA SERIES
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended August 31,
----------------------------
1994 1993
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Increase (Decrease)
in Net Assets
Operations
Net investment
income............... $ 11,071,242 $ 10,834,798
Net realized gain
(loss) on investment
transactions......... (1,281,438) 1,873,737
Net change in
unrealized
appreciation/depreciation
of investments....... (12,467,405) 9,704,370
------------ ------------
Net increase (decrease)
in net assets
resulting from
operations........... (2,677,601) 22,412,905
------------ ------------
Dividends and distributions (Note 1)
Dividends from net
investment income
Class A.............. (658,209) (449,523)
Class B.............. (10,413,033) (10,385,275)
------------ ------------
(11,071,242) (10,834,798)
------------ ------------
Distributions from net
realized gains
Class A.............. (111,145) --
Class B.............. (1,998,700) --
------------ ------------
(2,109,845) --
------------ ------------
Series share transactions
(Note 5)
Net proceeds from
shares sold.......... 27,913,990 49,271,241
Net asset value of
shares issued in
reinvestment of
dividends and
distributions........ 7,430,369 5,878,940
Cost of shares
reacquired........... (41,168,151) (31,227,312)
------------ ------------
Net increase (decrease)
in net assets from
Series share
transactions......... (5,823,792) 23,922,869
------------ ------------
Total increase
(decrease)............. (21,682,480) 35,500,976
NET ASSETS
Beginning of year........ 218,749,669 183,248,693
------------ ------------
End of year.............. $197,067,189 $218,749,669
------------ ------------
------------ ------------
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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<PAGE>
PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
CALIFORNIA SERIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Prudential California Municipal Fund (the "Fund") is registered under the
Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-end investment company. The Fund was
organized as a Massachusetts business trust on May 18, 1984 and consists of
three series. The monies of each series are invested in separate, independently
managed portfolios. The California Series (the "Series") commenced investment
operations on September 19, 1984. The Series is diversified and seeks to achieve
its investment objective of obtaining the maximum amount of income exempt from
federal and California state income taxes with the minimum of risk by investing
in "investment grade" tax-exempt securities whose ratings are within the four
highest ratings categories by a nationally recognized statistical rating
organization or, if not rated, are of comparable quality. The ability of the
issuers of the securities held by the Series to meet their obligations may be
affected by economic developments in a specific state, industry or region.
NOTE 1. ACCOUNTING The following is a summary
POLICIES of significant accounting poli-
cies followed by the Fund, and the Series, in
preparation of its financial statements.
SECURITIES VALUATIONS: The Series values municipal securities (including
commitments to purchase such securities on a "when-issued" basis) on the basis
of prices provided by a pricing service which uses information with respect to
transactions in bonds, quotations from bond dealers, market transactions in
comparable securities and various relationships between securities in
determining values. If market quotations are not readily available from such
pricing service, a security is valued at its fair value as determined under
procedures established by the Trustees.
Short-term securities which mature in more than 60 days are valued at current
market quotations. Short-term securities which mature in 60 days or less are
valued at amortized cost.
All securities are valued as of 4:15 P.M., New York time.
FINANCIAL FUTURES CONTRACTS: A financial futures contract is an agreement to
purchase (long) or sell (short) an agreed amount of debt securities at a set
price for delivery on a future date. Upon entering into a financial futures
contract, the Series is required to pledge to the broker an amount of cash
and/or other assets equal to a certain percentage of the contract amount. This
amount is known as the "initial margin". Subsequent payments, known as
"variation margin", are made or received by the Series each day, depending on
the daily fluctuations in the value of the underlying security. Such variation
margin is recorded for financial statement purposes on a daily basis as
unrealized gain or loss. The Series invests in financial futures contracts
solely for the purpose of hedging its existing portfolio securities or
securities the Series intends to purchase against fluctuations in value caused
by changes in prevailing market interest rates. Should interest rates move
unexpectedly, the Series may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the
financial futures contracts and may realize a loss. The use of futures
transactions involves the risk of imperfect correlation in movements in the
price of futures contracts, interest rates and the underlying hedged assets.
SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME: Securities transactions are
recorded on the trade date. Realized gains and losses on sales of securities are
calculated on the identified cost basis. Interest income is recorded on the
accrual basis. The Series amortizes premiums and original issue discount paid on
purchases of portfolio securities as adjustments to interest income.
Net investment income (other than distribution fees) and realized and
unrealized gains or losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based
upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class at the beginning of the
day.
FEDERAL INCOME TAXES: For federal income tax purposes, each series in the Fund
is treated as a separate taxpaying entity. It is the intent of the Series to
continue to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to
regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its net income to
shareholders. For this reason and because substantially all of the Series' gross
income consists of tax-exempt interest, no federal income tax provision is
required.
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS: The Series declares daily dividends from net
investment income. Payment of dividends is made monthly. Distributions of net
capital gains, if any, are made annually.
Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in
accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from generally accepted
accounting principles.
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<PAGE>
Note 2. Agreements The Fund has a management
agreement with Prudential Mutual Fund Management,
Inc. ("PMF"). Pursuant to this agreement, PMF has responsibility for all
investment advisory services and supervises the subadviser's performance of such
services. PMF has entered into a subadvisory agreement with The Prudential
Investment Corporation ("PIC"); PIC furnishes investment advisory services in
connection with the management of the Fund. PMF pays for the cost of the
subadviser's services, the compensation of officers of the Fund, occupancy and
certain clerical and bookkeeping costs of the Fund. The Fund bears all other
costs and expenses.
The management fee paid PMF is computed daily and payable monthly, at an
annual rate of .50 of 1% of the average daily net assets of the Series.
The Fund has distribution agreements with Prudential Mutual Fund
Distributors, Inc. ("PMFD"), which acts as the distributor of the Class A
shares of the Fund, and with Prudential Securities Incorporated ("PSI"), which
acts as distributor of the Class B and Class C shares of the Fund (collectively
the "Distributors"). The Fund compensates the Distributors for distributing
and servicing the Fund's Class A, Class B and Class C shares, pursuant to plans
of distribution, (the "Class A, B and C Plans") (regardless of expenses
actually incurred by them). The distribution fees are accrued daily and payable
monthly.
On July 19, 1994, shareholders of the Fund approved amendments to the Class A
and Class B distribution plans under which the distribution plans became
compensation plans, effective August 1, 1994. Prior thereto, the distribution
plans were reimbursement plans, under which PMFD and PSI were reimbursed for
expenses actually incurred by them up to the amount permitted under the Class A
and Class B Plans, respectively. The Fund is not obligated to pay any prior or
future excess distribution costs (costs incurred by the Distributors in excess
of distribution fees paid by the Fund or contingent deferred sales charges
received by the Distributors). The rate of the distribution fees charged to
Class A and Class B shares of the Fund did not change under the amended plans of
distribution. The Fund began offering Class C shares on August 1, 1994.
Pursuant to the Class A, B and C Plans, the Fund compensates the Distributors
for distribution-related activities at an annual rate of up to .30 of 1%, .50 of
1% and 1%, of the average daily net assets of the Class A, B and C shares,
respectively. Such expenses under the Plans were .10 of 1%, .50 of 1% and .75 of
1% of the average daily net assets of the Class A, B and C shares, respectively,
for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1994.
PMFD has advised the Series that it has received approximately $126,600 in
front-end sales charges resulting from sales of Class A shares during the fiscal
year ended August 31, 1994. From these fees, PMFD paid such sales charges to PSI
and Pruco Securities Corporation, affiliated broker-dealers, which in turn paid
commissions to salespersons and incurred other distribution costs.
PSI has advised the Series that for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1994, it
received approximately $390,800 in contingent deferred sales charges imposed
upon certain redemptions by Class B shareholders.
PMFD is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PMF; PSI, PMF and PIC are indirect,
wholly-owned subsidiaries of The Prudential Insurance Company of America.
Note 3. Other Prudential Mutual Fund Ser-
Transactions vices, Inc. ("PMFS"), a
with Affiliates wholly-owned subsidiary of
PMF, serves as the Fund's transfer agent. During
the year ended August 31, 1994, the Series incurred fees of approximately
$71,000 for the services of PMFS. As of August 31, 1994, approximately $6,000 of
such fees were due to PMFS. Transfer agent fees and expenses in the Statement of
Operations include certain out-of-pocket expenses paid to non-affiliates.
Note 4. Portfolio Purchases and sales of port-
Securities folio securities of the Series,
excluding short-term investments, for the year
ended August 31, 1994 were $143,010,257 and $159,964,525, respectively.
At August 31, 1994, the Series sold 62 financial futures contracts on U.S.
Treasury Bonds which expire in September 1994. The value at disposition of such
contracts was $6,357,281. The value of such contracts on August 31, 1994 was
$6,430,563, thereby resulting in an unrealized loss of $73,282.
The cost basis of investments for federal income tax purposes was
substantially the same as for financial reporting purposes and, accordingly, at
August 31, 1994 net unrealized appreciation of investments for federal income
tax purposes was $8,865,434 (gross unrealized appreciation--$11,023,414; gross
unrealized depreciation--$2,157,980).
The Series utilized its capital loss carryforward of approximately $1,216,000
to offset taxable gains realized and recognized subsequent to August 31, 1993.
In addition, the Series will elect to treat net capital losses of approximately
$4,629,000 incurred in the ten month period ended August 31, 1994 as having been
incurred in the following year.
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<PAGE>
NOTE 5. CAPITAL The Series currently offers
Class A, Class B and Class C shares. Class A shares are
sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 3.0%. Class B shares are sold with a
contingent deferred sales charge which declines from 5% to zero depending on the
period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent
deferred sales charge of 1% during the first year. Class B shares will
automatically convert to Class A shares on a quarterly basis approximately seven
years after purchase commencing on or about February 1995.
The Fund has authorized an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest
for each class at $.01 par value per share.
Transactions in shares of beneficial interest for the fiscal year ended
August 31, 1994 and 1993 were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Class A Shares Amount
- ------------------------------ ---------- ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Year ended August 31, 1994:
Shares sold................... 418,290 $ 4,907,256
Shares issued in reinvestment
of dividends and
distributions............... 37,214 435,710
Shares reacquired............. (300,703) (3,517,825)
---------- ------------
Net increase in shares
outstanding................. 154,801 $ 1,825,141
---------- ------------
---------- ------------
Year ended August 31, 1993:
Shares sold................... 551,246 $ 6,493,924
Shares issued in reinvestment
of dividends................ 20,712 244,188
Shares reacquired............. (127,066) (1,500,007)
---------- ------------
Net increase in shares
outstanding................. 444,892 $ 5,238,105
---------- ------------
---------- ------------
<CAPTION>
Class B SHARES AMOUNT
- ------------------------------ ---------- ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Year ended August 31, 1994:
Shares sold................... 1,940,266 $ 23,006,534
Shares issued in reinvestment
of dividends and
distributions............... 596,575 6,994,659
Shares reacquired............. (3,247,104) (37,650,326)
---------- ------------
Net decrease in shares
outstanding................. (710,263) $ (7,649,133)
---------- ------------
---------- ------------
Year ended August 31, 1993:
Shares sold................... 3,646,925 $ 42,777,317
Shares issued in reinvestment
of dividends................ 480,211 5,634,752
Shares reacquired............. (2,532,383) (29,727,305)
---------- ------------
Net increase in shares
outstanding................. 1,594,753 $ 18,684,764
---------- ------------
---------- ------------
<CAPTION>
Class C
- ------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
August 1, 1994* through August
31, 1994:
Shares sold................... 18 $ 200
---------- ------------
---------- ------------
<FN>
- ---------------
* Commencement of offering of Class C shares.
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
CALIFORNIA SERIES
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Class A Class B Class C
-------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- --------
January 22, August 1,
1990+
1994++
Year Ended August 31, Through Year Ended August 31, Through
----------------------------------- August 31, -------------------------------------------------------- August 31,
1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1994
------- ------- ------ ------ ------------ ------------ -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
PER SHARE
OPERATING
PERFORMANCE:
Net
asset
value,
beginning
of
period... $ 12.16 $ 11.48 $11.01 $10.57 $10.77 $ 12.15 $ 11.48 $ 11.01 $ 10.57 $ 10.76 $11.32
------- ------- ------ ------ ------------ ------------ -------- -------- -------- -------- ----------
INCOME
FROM
INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS
Net
investment
income... .65 .69 .70 .69 .41 .60 .64 .66 .64 .64 .04
Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain
(loss)
on
investment
trans-
actions... (.74) .68 .47 .44 (.20) (.74) .67 .47 .44 (.19) (.03)
------- ------- ------ ------ ------------ ------------ -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total
from
investment
oper-
ations... (.09) 1.37 1.17 1.13 .21 (.14) 1.31 1.13 1.08 .45 .01
------- ------- ------ ------ ------------ ------------ -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
LESS
DISTRIBUTIONS
Dividends
from
net
investment
income... (.65) (.69) (.70) (.69) (.41) (.60) (.64) (.66) (.64) (.64) (.04)
Distributions
from net
realized
gains... (.12) -- -- -- -- (.12) -- -- -- -- --
------- ------- ------ ------ ------------ ------------ -------- -------- -------- -------- -------
Total
distri-
butions... (.77) (.69) (.70) (.69) (.41) (.72) (.64) (.66) (.64) (.64) (.04)
------- ------- ------ ------ ------------ ------------ -------- -------- -------- -------- -------
Net
asset
value,
end
of
period... $ 11.30 $ 12.16 $11.48 $11.01 $10.57 $ 11.29 $ 12.15 $ 11.48 $ 11.01 $ 10.57 $ 11.29
------- ------- ------ ------ ------------ ------------ -------- -------- -------- -------- ------
------- ------- ------ ------ ------------ ------------ -------- -------- -------- -------- ------
TOTAL
RETURN#:... (0.80)% 12.30% 10.95% 10.98% 1.85% (1.20)% 11.74% 10.52% 10.54% 4.21% .05%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL
DATA:
Net
assets,
end
of
period
(000)... $12,082 $11,116 $5,388 $4,188 $1,774 $184,985 $207,634 $177,861 $169,190 $174,005 $200@@
Average
net
assets
(000)... $11,812 $7,728 $4,322 $2,748 $1,214 $201,558 $190,944 $172,495 $169,220 $175,990 $199@@
Ratios to
average net
assets: @
Expenses,
including
distribution
fees... .73% .77% .82% .88% .90%* 1.13% 1.17% 1.22% 1.28% 1.24% 1.71%*
Expenses,
excluding
distribution
fees... .63% .67% .72% .78% .80%* .63% .67% .72% .78% .76% .96%*
Net
investment
income... 5.57% 5.82% 6.25% 6.37% 6.28%* 5.17% 5.44% 5.85% 5.98% 5.95% 4.87%*
Portfolio
turnover... 69% 43% 53% 53% 119% 69% 43% 53% 53% 119% 69%
<FN>
- ---------------
(+) Commencement of offering of Class A shares.
(++) Commencement of offering of Class C shares.
* Annualized.
# Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase
of shares on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment
of dividends and distributions. Total returns for periods of less than a full year are not annualized.
@ Because of the events referred to in (++) and the timing of such, the ratios for the Class C shares are
not necessarily comparable to that of Class A or B shares and are not necessarily indicative of future
ratios.
@@ Figures are actual and not rounded to the nearest thousand.
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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<PAGE>
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
The Shareholders and Board of Trustees
Prudential California Municipal Fund, California Series
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of
Prudential California Municipal Fund, California Series, including the portfolio
of investments, as of August 31, 1994, the related statements of operations for
the year then ended and of changes in net assets for each of the two years in
the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years
in the period then ended. 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 the securities owned as of
August 31, 1994 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; where replies
were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. 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, such financial statements and financial highlights present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Prudential
California Municipal Fund, California Series, as of August 31, 1994, the results
of its operations, the changes in its net assets, and its financial highlights
for the respective stated periods, in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.
Deloitte & Touche LLP
New York, New York
October 17, 1994
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<PAGE>
PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND Portfolio of Investments
CALIFORNIA INCOME SERIES August 31, 1994
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Moody's Principal
Rating Amount Value
(Unaudited) (000) Description(a) (Note 1)
<C> <C> <S> <C>
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS--94.7%
Alameda Cmnty. Facs.
Dist., Spec. Tax Rev.
No. 1,
NR $ 3,000 7.75%, 9/1/19.......... $ 3,099,450
Alameda Impvt. Bond Act of 1915,
Marina Vlg. Assmt. Dist. 89-1,
NR 1,000 7.65%, 9/2/10.......... 1,027,940
NR 2,000 7.65%, 9/2/11.......... 2,055,700
Arcadia Unified Sch.
Dist.,
Gen. Oblig.,
M.B.I.A., Ser. A,
Aaa 1,200 Zero Coupon, 9/1/09.... 481,584
Aaa 1,875 Zero Coupon, 9/1/11.... 660,750
Aaa 2,045 Zero Coupon, 9/1/12.... 675,443
Aaa 1,205 Zero Coupon, 9/1/13.... 372,176
Aaa 1,940 Zero Coupon, 9/1/18.... 429,730
Assoc. of Bay Area
Govt's. Fin.
Auth., Cert. of
Part.,
Channing House,
A* 1,500@ 7.125%, 1/1/21, Ser.
A.................... 1,564,275
Baldwin Park Pub. Fin.
Auth. Rev., Tax
Alloc. Bonds,
BBB* 1,225 7.10%, 9/1/24.......... 1,248,765
Brea Pub. Fin. Auth.
Rev.,
Tax Alloc. Redev.
Proj.,
NR 3,000 8.10%, 3/1/21, Ser.
C.................... 3,198,840
Buena Park Cmnty. Redev.
Agcy., Cent. Bus. Dist.
Proj.,
NR 3,325 7.80%, 9/1/14.......... 3,528,689
California Hlth. Facs.
Fin. Auth.
Rev., Catholic Hlth.
Facs.,
Aaa 1,370 5.00%, 7/1/21,
A.M.B.A.C............ 1,134,566
California St.,
Rev. Antic. Wts.,
MIG1 5,000 5.75%, 4/25/96, Ser.
C.................... 5,078,870
California St. Brd. of
Pub.
Wks., Lease Rev.,
A1 3,300 5.00%, 6/1/23, Ser.
A.................... 2,626,866
California St. Dept.
Wtr. Res. Rev.,
Central Valley Proj.,
Aa 1,000 7.00%, 12/1/12......... 1,109,860
California St. Edl.
Facs. Auth. Rev.,
Chapman Coll.,
Baa 600 7.50%, 1/1/18.......... 630,186
California St. Hsg.
Fin. Agcy., Mtge.
Rev., M.B.I.A.,
Aaa $ 1,000 7.20%, 2/1/26, Ser.
91A.................. $ 1,028,350
California St. Poll.
Ctrl. Fin. Auth.,
Res. Recovery Rev.,
Waste Mgmt., Inc.,
A1 2,000 7.15%, 2/1/11, Ser.
A.................... 2,123,580
California St. Gen.
Oblig.,
NR 1,250 6.50%, 9/1/10.......... 1,313,625
California Statewide
Cmnty. Dev.
Rev., Cert. of Part.,
Catholic Hlth. Care
West,
Aaa 1,500 5.50%, 7/1/23,
M.B.I.A.............. 1,354,050
Villaview Cmnty. Hosp.,
A* 1,000 7.00%, 9/1/09.......... 1,039,170
California Transit
Finance Corp.,
Los Angeles Cnty.
Trans. Comn.,
A1 2,500 6.25%, 7/1/04, Ser.
B.................... 2,621,350
Carson City Ltd. Oblig.
Impvt. Rev., Assmt.
Dist.,
NR 2,475 7.375%, 9/2/22......... 2,561,798
Contra Costa Cnty.,
Spec. Tax, Cmnty. Facs.
Pleasant Hill,
NR 1,520 8.125%, 8/1/16......... 1,634,790
Contra Costa Trans.
Auth.,
Sales Tax Rev.,
A1 1,000+ 6.875%, 3/1/07, Ser.
A.................... 1,094,640
Danville Impvt. Bd.,
Tassajara Ranch No.
93-1,
NR 1,000 6.75%, 9/2/11.......... 995,000
NR 1,000 6.80%, 9/2/12.......... 992,310
Delano, Cert. of Part.,
Regional Medical
Center,
NR 2,970 9.25%, 1/1/22, Ser.
92A.................. 3,252,150
Desert Hosp. Dist.,
Cert. of Part.,
AAA* 2,000+ 8.10%, 7/1/20.......... 2,353,500
Dry Creek Jt. Sch.
Dist., Spec. Tax
Rev.,
Cmnty. Facs. Dist.
No. 1,
BBB* 1,355 7.25%, 9/1/11.......... 1,392,127
East Bay Mun. Util.
Dist.,
Wtr. Sys. Rev.,
A1 1,620 6.00%, 6/1/12.......... 1,588,621
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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<PAGE>
PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
CALIFORNIA INCOME SERIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Moody's Principal
Rating Amount Value
(Unaudited) (000) Description(a) (Note 1)
<C> <C> <S> <C>
East Palo Alto San.
Dist.,
Cert. of Part., Aux.
Facs.
Sch. Bldg. Corp.,
NR $ 500 8.25%, 10/1/15......... $ 533,215
Fairfield Impvt. Bd.,
Act of 1915,
No. Cordella Impvt.
Dist.,
NR 825 7.20%, 9/2/09.......... 844,016
NR 915 7.20%, 9/2/10.......... 934,215
NR 770 8.00%, 9/2/11.......... 791,691
NR 995 7.375%, 9/2/18......... 1,025,477
Fairfield Pub. Fin.
Auth. Rev.,
Fairfield Redev.
Projs.,
NR 2,500+ 7.90%, 8/1/21, Ser.
A.................... 2,934,000
Folsom Spec. Tax Dist.
No. 2,
NR 3,130 7.70%, 12/1/19......... 3,340,492
Fontana Redev. Agcy.,
Downtown Redev.
Proj.,
BBB* 2,000 7.00%, 9/1/21.......... 2,026,560
No. Fontana Redev.
Proj.,
NR 1,575+ 7.65%, 12/1/09......... 1,833,363
Fontana Special Tax
Cmnty. Facs.,
Dist. No. 2, Spec.
Tax Rev.,
NR 3,595 8.50%, 9/1/17, Ser.
B.................... 3,918,945
Hemet Pub. Fin. Auth.,
Wtr. Rev.,
NR 1,720 6.50%, 2/1/12, Ser.
A.................... 1,672,786
Industry Impvt. Bond
Act of 1915, Assmt.
Dist. No. 91-1,
NR 1,200 7.65%, 9/2/21.......... 1,235,748
La Quinta Redev. Agcy.,
Aaa 1,000 7.30%, 9/1/11,
M.B.I.A.............. 1,139,660
Long Beach Redev. Agcy.
Hsg., Multifamily Hsg.
Rev., Pacific Court Apts.,
NR 1,000 6.80%, 9/1/13.......... 980,180
NR 1,500 6.95%, 9/1/23.......... 1,483,395
Los Angeles Cmnty.
Facs. Dist.,
No. 5 Spec. Tax,
NR 1,500 7.25%, 9/1/19.......... 1,481,250
Los Angeles Cnty. Met.
Trans. Auth., Sales
Tax Rev.,
Aaa 1,500 5.25%, 7/1/23,
A.M.B.A.C............ 1,289,880
Los Angeles Cnty. Trans.
Comn., Sales Tax Rev.,
A1 2,000 7.40%, 7/1/15, Ser.
A.................... 2,190,820
Los Angeles Dept. of
Wtr. & Pwr.,
Waterworks Rev.,
Aa $ 1,945 6.875%, 4/1/14......... $ 2,144,246
Aa 2,600 4.50%, 5/15/18......... 1,985,646
Aa 1,900 4.50%, 5/15/23......... 1,414,284
Met. Wtr. Dist. of
Southern
California,
Waterworks Rev.,
Aa 2,000@ 5.75%, 7/1/21, Ser.
A.................... 1,890,320
Ontario Impvt. Bond Act of 1915,
Assmt. Dist. 100,
NR 1,410 8.00%, 9/2/11.......... 1,449,720
Orange Cnty., Cert. of
Part.,
Pub. Facs. Corp.,
Solid Wst. Mgmt.,
A 3,000 7.875%, 12/1/13........ 3,321,210
Orange Cnty. Cmnty.
Facs. Dist.,
Special Tax Rev.,
No. 87-4, Foothill
Ranch,
NR 3,500+ 7.375%, 8/15/18, Ser.
A.................... 4,029,795
No. 87-5B, Rancho Santa
Margarita,
NR 1,750+ 7.50%, 8/15/17......... 2,027,743
No. 88-1, Aliso Viejo,
NR 805+ 7.15%, 8/15/06, Ser.
A.................... 923,705
NR 3,500+ 7.35%, 8/15/18, Ser.
92................... 4,061,470
Perris Sch. Dist., Cert. of Part.,
Cap. Projs.,
NR 1,500+ 7.75%, 3/1/21.......... 1,736,490
Puerto Rico Hwy. &
Trans. Auth. Rev.,
AAA* 2,100+@ 7.75%, 7/1/10, Ser.
Q.................... 2,434,257
Baa1 5,000 6.625%, 7/1/12, Ser.
V.................... 5,191,400
Baa1 2,175+ 6.625%, 7/1/18, Ser.
T.................... 2,291,554
Puerto Rico Pub. Bldgs.
Auth.,
Gtd. Pub. Ed. & Hlth.
Facs.,
Baa1 1,605 Zero Coupon, 7/1/06,
Ser. J............... 817,763
Aaa 2,625+@ 6.875%, 7/1/21, Ser.
L.................... 2,952,679
Richmond Jt. Pwrs. Fin.
Auth. Impvt. Bond,
Act 1915,
NR 2,500 7.40%, 9/2/19.......... 2,578,400
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
CALIFORNIA INCOME SERIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Moody's Principal
Rating Amount Value
(Unaudited) (000) Description(a) (Note 1)
<C> <C> <S> <C>
Richmond Redev. Agcy.
Rev.,
Multifamily Bridge
Affordable Hsg.,
NR $ 2,500 7.50%, 6/1/23.......... $ 2,413,825
Riverside Cnty. Cert.
of Part.,
Air Force Vlg. West,
NR 3,000 8.125%, 6/15/20........ 3,132,030
Riverside Cnty. Impvt.
Bond Act 1915,
NR 2,500 7.625%, 9/2/14, Ser.
A.................... 2,510,975
Riverside Sch. Dist.
Special Tax, Cmnty.
Facs. Dist. No. 2,
NR 1,000 7.25%, 9/1/18, Ser.
A.................... 1,000,000
Rocklin Stanford Ranch
Cmnty. Facs., Dist.
Spec. Tax,
NR 1,000 8.10%, 11/1/15......... 1,066,210
Sacramento Cnty. Spec.
Tax Rev., Dist. No. 1,
Elliot Ranch,
NR 2,000 8.20%, 8/1/21.......... 2,121,900
Dist. No. 1, Laguna
Creek Ranch,
NR 1,000 8.25%, 12/1/20......... 1,074,190
Sacramento Spec. Purpose Fac.,
NR 2,200 7.25%, 12/1/18......... 2,157,804
San Bernardino Cnty.,
Cert. of Part., Cap.
Facs. Proj.,
AAA* 3,500+ 6.25%, 8/1/19, Ser.
B.................... 3,742,445
Medical Cent. Fin.
Proj.,
Baa1 2,750 5.50%, 8/1/24.......... 2,283,105
San Diego Cnty. Wtr.
Auth. Rev.,
Aaa 1,000 8.061%, 4/23/08,
F.G.I.C.............. 967,500
San Francisco City &
Cnty., Redev. Agcy.,
Lease Rev.,
A 1,500 Zero Coupon, 7/1/06.... 736,695
A 2,250 Zero Coupon, 7/1/07.... 1,023,862
San Joaquin Hills
Trans. Corridor Agcy.,
Toll Road Rev.,
NR 2,000 Zero Coupon, 1/1/11.... 497,540
NR 1,000 5.00%, 1/1/33.......... 721,520
San Jose Redev. Proj.,
Aaa 2,900 6.00%, 8/1/15,
M.B.I.A.............. 2,865,780
Santa Cruz Cnty. Pub.
Fin. Auth. Rev.,
Tax Alloc. Sub.,
AAA* $ 2,500+ 7.625%, 9/1/21, Ser.
B.................... $ 2,847,950
Santa Margarita, Dana
Point Auth., Impvt.
Dist., Ser B,
Aaa 905 7.25%, 8/1/09,
M.B.I.A.............. 1,036,714
South Orange Cnty. Pub.
Fin. Auth.,
NR 1,900 7.00%, 9/1/08.......... 1,915,656
Aaa 2,535 7.00%, 9/1/10,
M.B.I.A.............. 2,821,176
NR 2,000 7.25%, 9/1/13.......... 2,016,380
Foothill Area Proj.,
Aaa 750 8.00%, 8/15/08,
F.G.I.C.............. 912,015
Aaa 750 6.50%, 8/15/10,
F.G.I.C.............. 795,278
South San Francisco
Redev., Agcy., Tax
Alloc., Gateway
Redev. Proj.,
NR 2,375 7.60%, 9/1/18.......... 2,438,484
Southern California
Pub. Pwr. Auth.,
Proj. Rev.,
A 3,000 6.75%, 7/1/13.......... 3,216,210
Aaa 1,500 4.75%, 7/1/16,
A.M.B.A.C............ 1,226,070
Transmission Proj.,
4.75%, 7/1/23, Ser. A,
Aaa 950 M.B.I.A.............. 745,854
Std. Elem. Sch. Dist.,
Cert. of Part.,
A-* 1,000 7.375%, 6/1/11......... 1,032,740
Temecula Valley Unified
Sch. Cmnty. Facs.,
Spec. Tax Dist. No.
89-1,
NR 1,500 8.60%, 9/1/17.......... 1,350,000
Torrance Redev. Agcy.,
Tax Alloc. Downtown Redev.,
Baa 3,925 7.125%, 9/1/22......... 4,009,780
Tax Alloc. Ind. Redev.
Proj.,
NR 2,500 7.75%, 9/1/13.......... 2,630,550
Virgin Islands Pub. Fin. Auth. Rev.,
Hwy. Trans. Trust Fund,
BBB* 1,000 7.70%, 10/1/04......... 1,092,870
NR 1,200 7.25%, 10/1/18, Ser.
A.................... 1,237,944
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
CALIFORNIA INCOME SERIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Moody's Principal
Rating Amount Value
(Unaudited) (000) Description(a) (Note 1)
<C> <C> <S> <C>
Virgin Islands Territory,
Hugo Ins. Claims Fund Prog.,
NR $ 1,200 7.75%, 10/1/06, Ser.
91................... $ 1,312,116
Virgin Islands Wtr. &
Pwr. Auth., Elec. Sys.
Rev.,
NR 1,000 7.40%, 7/1/11, Ser.
A.................... 1,044,600
West Contra Costa
Unified Sch. Dist.,
Cert. of Part.,
Ba 1,140 6.875%, 1/1/09......... 1,145,803
West Sacramento Impvt.
Bond Act of 1915,
Lighthouse Marina
Assmt. Dist. 90-1,
NR 2,500 8.50%, 9/2/17.......... 2,577,225
Westminster Redev.
Agcy.,
Tax Allocation Rev.,
Orange County, Proj.
No. 1,
Baa1 2,000 7.30%, 8/1/21, Ser.
A.................... 2,084,840
------------
Total long-term
investments
(cost
$185,216,140)........ 192,980,762
------------
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS--1.5%
California Hlth. Facs.
Fin. Auth. Rev.,
St. Francis Mem. Hosp.,
Ser. B,
P1 2,000 2.95%, 9/2/94.......... 2,000,000
California Poll. Ctrl.
Fin. Auth. Rev.,
Delano Proj., F.R.D.D.,
P1 200 3.05%, 9/1/94, Ser.
89................... 200,000
California Poll. Ctrl.
Fin. Auth. Rev.,
Delano Proj., F.R.D.D.,
P1 $ 800 3.05%, 9/1/94, Ser.
90................... $ 800,000
P1 100 3.05%, 9/1/94, Ser.
91................... 100,000
------------
Total short-term
investments
(cost $3,100,000).... 3,100,000
------------
Total Investments--96.2%
(cost $188,316,140;
Note 4).............. 196,080,762
Other assets in excess
of
liabilities--3.8%.... 7,646,372
------------
Net Assets--100%....... $203,727,134
------------
------------
<FN>
- ------------------
(a) The following abbreviations are used in portfolio descriptions:
A.M.B.A.C.--American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation.
F.G.I.C.--Financial Guaranty Insurance Company.
F.R.D.D.--Floating Rate (Daily) Demand Note #.
M.B.I.A.--Municipal Bond Insurance Association.
# For purposes of amortized cost valuation, the maturity date of this security
is considered to be the later of the next date on which the security can be
redeemed at par or the next date on which the rate of interest is adjusted.
* Standard & Poor's rating.
+ Prerefunded issues are secured by escrowed cash and/or direct U.S.
guaranteed obligations.
@ Pledged as initial margin on financial futures contracts.
NR--Not Rated by Moody's or Standard & Poor's.
The Fund's current Statement of Additional Information contains a description of
Moody's and Standard & Poor's ratings.
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
CALIFORNIA INCOME SERIES
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Assets August 31, 1994
---------------
<S> <C>
Investments, at value (cost $188,316,140)................................................ $ 196,080,762
Cash..................................................................................... 64,533
Receivable for investments sold.......................................................... 5,064,928
Interest receivable...................................................................... 3,756,390
Receivable for Series shares sold........................................................ 1,261,973
Deferred expenses and other assets....................................................... 17,333
---------------
Total assets......................................................................... 206,245,919
---------------
LIABILITIES
Payable for investments purchased........................................................ 1,314,979
Payable for Series shares reacquired..................................................... 866,501
Dividends payable........................................................................ 209,196
Accrued expenses......................................................................... 79,494
Distribution fee payable................................................................. 23,098
Management fee payable................................................................... 21,373
Deferred trustees' fees.................................................................. 2,394
Due to broker - variation margin......................................................... 1,750
---------------
Total liabilities.................................................................... 2,518,785
---------------
NET ASSETS............................................................................... $ 203,727,134
---------------
---------------
Net assets were comprised of:
Shares of beneficial interest, at par.................................................. $ 199,928
Paid-in capital in excess of par....................................................... 198,285,423
---------------
198,485,351
Accumulated net realized loss on investments........................................... (2,500,527)
Net unrealized appreciation on investments............................................. 7,742,310
---------------
Net assets, August 31, 1994............................................................ $ 203,727,134
---------------
---------------
Class A:
Net asset value and redemption price per share
($183,741,793 / 18,031,494 shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding)..... $10.19
Maximum sales charge (3.0% of offering price).......................................... .32
---------------
Maximum offering price to public....................................................... $10.51
---------------
---------------
Class B:
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share
($18,930,886 / 1,857,819 shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding)....... $10.19
---------------
---------------
Class C:
Net asset value, offer price and redemption price per share
($1,054,455 / 103,481 shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding).......... $10.19
---------------
---------------
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
CALIFORNIA INCOME SERIES
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED
AUGUST 31,
NET INVESTMENT INCOME 1994
-----------
<S> <C>
Income
Interest............................ $13,372,762
-----------
Expenses
Management fee, net of waiver of
$822,628.......................... 189,532
Distribution fee--Class A........... 195,610
Distribution fee--Class B........... 34,070
Distribution fee--Class C........... 210
Custodian's fees and expenses....... 100,000
Transfer agent's fees and
expenses.......................... 63,000
Registration fees................... 46,000
Reports to shareholders............. 46,000
Legal fees.......................... 27,000
Audit fee........................... 15,000
Trustees' fees...................... 8,000
Amortization of organizational
expenses.......................... 7,164
Miscellaneous....................... 12,391
-----------
Total expenses.................... 743,977
-----------
Net investment income................. 12,628,785
-----------
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED
GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS
Net realized gain (loss) on:
Investment transactions............. (1,351,074)
Financial futures transactions...... 350,491
-----------
(1,000,583)
-----------
Net change in unrealized
appreciation/depreciation on:
Investments......................... (6,821,610)
Financial futures contracts......... 145,563
-----------
(6,676,047)
-----------
Net loss on investments............... (7,676,630)
-----------
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS............. $ 4,952,155
-----------
-----------
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
CALIFORNIA INCOME SERIES
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
INCREASE (DECREASE) YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31,
IN NET ASSETS 1994 1993
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Operations
Net investment
income............... $ 12,628,785 $ 10,812,389
Net realized gain
(loss) on investment
transactions......... (1,000,583) 704,119
Net change in
unrealized
appreciation on
investments.......... (6,676,047) 10,324,900
------------ ------------
Net increase in net
assets
resulting from
operations........... 4,952,155 21,841,408
------------ ------------
Dividends and Distributions (Note 1)
Dividends to
shareholders
from net investment
income
Class A.............. (12,219,313) (10,812,389)
Class B.............. (407,719) --
Class C.............. (1,753) --
------------ ------------
(12,628,785) (10,812,389)
------------ ------------
Distributions to
shareholders
from net realized
gain
Class A.............. (1,957,806) (738,313)
------------ ------------
Series share transactions (Note 5)
Net proceeds from
shares
subscribed........... 50,787,060 79,117,892
Net asset value of
shares
issued in
reinvestment of
dividends and
distributions........ 6,449,654 4,887,486
Cost of shares
reacquired........... (44,773,937) (34,498,281)
------------ ------------
Net increase in net
assets
from Series share
transactions......... 12,462,777 49,507,097
------------ ------------
Total increase........... 2,828,341 59,797,803
NET ASSETS
Beginning of year........ 200,898,793 141,100,990
------------ ------------
End of year.............. $203,727,134 $200,898,793
------------ ------------
------------ ------------
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
CALIFORNIA INCOME SERIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Prudential California Municipal Fund (the "Fund") is registered under the
Investment Company Act of 1940, as an open-end investment company. The Fund was
organized as a Massachusetts business trust on May 18, 1984 and consists of
three series. The monies of each series are invested in separate, independently
managed portfolios. The California Income Series (the "Series") commenced
investment operations on December 3, 1990. The Series is non-diversified and
seeks to achieve its investment objective of obtaining the maximum amount of
income exempt from federal and California state income taxes with the minimum of
risk by investing primarily in "investment grade" tax-exempt securities whose
ratings are within the four highest ratings categories by a nationally
recognized statistical rating organization or, if not rated, are of comparable
quality but may also invest in lower-quality tax-exempt securities. The ability
of the issuers of the securities held by the Series to meet their obligations
may be affected by economic developments in a specific state, industry or
region.
Note 1. Accounting The following is a summary
Policies of significant accounting poli-
cies followed by the Fund, and the Series, in
preparation of its financial statements.
SECURITY VALUATIONS: The Series values municipal securities (including
commitments to purchase such securities on a "when-issued" basis) on the basis
of prices provided by a pricing service which uses information with respect to
transactions in bonds, quotations from bond dealers, market transactions in
comparable securities and various relationships between securities in
determining values. If market quotations are not readily available from such
pricing service, a security is valued at its fair value as determined under
procedures established by the Trustees.
Short-term securities which mature in more than 60 days are valued at current
market quotations. Short-term securities which mature in 60 days or less are
valued at amortized cost.
All securities are valued as of 4:15 P.M., New York time.
FINANCIAL FUTURES CONTRACTS: A financial futures contract is an agreement to
purchase (long) or sell (short) an agreed upon amount of debt securities at a
set price for delivery on a future date. Upon entering into a financial futures
contract, the Series is required to pledge to the broker an amount of cash
and/or other assets equal to a certain percentage of the contract amount. This
amount is known as the "initial margin". Subsequent payments, known as
"variation margin", are made or received by the Series each day, depending on
the daily fluctuations in the value of the underlying security. Such variation
margin is recorded for financial statement purposes on a daily basis as
unrealized gain or loss. The Series invests in financial futures contracts
solely for the purpose of hedging its existing portfolio securities or
securities the Series intends to purchase against fluctuations in value caused
by changes in prevailing market interest rates. Should interest rates move
unexpectedly, the Series may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the
financial futures contracts and may realize a loss. The use of futures
transactions involves the risk of imperfect correlation in movements in the
price of futures contracts, interest rates and the underlying hedged assets.
SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME: Securities transactions are
recorded on the trade date. Realized gains and losses on sales of securites are
calculated on the identified cost basis. Interest income is recorded on the
accrual basis. The Series amortizes premiums and original issue discount paid on
purchases of portfolio securities as adjustments to interest income.
Net investment income (other than distribution fees) and unrealized and
realized gains or losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon
the relative proportion of net assets of each class at the beginning of the day.
FEDERAL INCOME TAXES: For federal income tax purposes, each series in the Fund
is treated as a separate taxpaying entity. It is the intent of the Series to
continue to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to
regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its net income to
shareholders. For this reason and because substantially all of the Series' gross
income consists of tax-exempt interest, no federal income tax provision is
required.
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS: The Series declares daily dividends from net
investment income. Payment of dividends are made monthly. Distributions of net
capital gains, if any, are made annually.
Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in
accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from generally accepted
accounting principles.
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DEFERRED ORGANIZATION EXPENSES: The Series incurred approximately $36,000 in
organization and initial registration expenses. Such amount has been deferred
and is being amortized over a period of 60 months ending December 1995.
Note 2. Agreements The Fund has a management
agreement with Prudential Mutual Fund Management,
Inc. ("PMF"). Pursuant to this agreement, PMF has responsibility for all
investment advisory services and supervises the subadviser's performance of such
services. PMF has entered into a subadvisory agreement with The Prudential
Investment Corporation ("PIC"); PIC furnishes investment advisory services in
connection with the management of the Fund. PMF pays for the cost of the
subadviser's services, the compensation of officers of the Fund, occupancy and
certain clerical and bookkeeping costs of the Fund. The Fund bears all other
costs and expenses.
The management fee paid PMF is computed daily and payable monthly, at an
annual rate of .50 of 1% of the average daily net assets of the Series. PMF
voluntarily waived 100% of its management fee during the three months ended
November 30, 1993. Effective December 1, 1993, PMF reduced its voluntary waiver
to 75% of its management fee. The amount of such fees waived for the year ended
August 31, 1994 amounted to $822,628 ($.039 per Class A share, $.029 per Class B
share, $.003 per Class C share; .41% of average net assets).
The Fund has distribution agreements with Prudential Mutual Fund
Distributors, Inc. ("PMFD"), which acts as the distributor of the Class A
shares of the Fund, and with Prudential Securities Incorporated ("PSI"), which
acts as distributor of the Class B and Class C shares of the Fund (collectively
the "Distributors"). The Fund compensates the Distributors for distributing
and servicing the Fund's Class A, Class B and Class C shares, pursuant to plans
of distribution, (the "Class A, B and C Plans") regardless of expenses
actually incurred by them. The distribution fees are accrued daily and payable
monthly.
On July 19, 1994, shareholders of the Fund approved amendments to the Class A
and Class B distribution plans under which the distribution plans became
compensation plans, effective August 1, 1994. Prior thereto, the distribution
plans were reimbursement plans, under which PMFD and PSI were reimbursed for
expenses actually incurred by them up to the amount permitted under the Class A
and Class B Plans, respectively. The Fund is not obligated to pay any prior or
future excess distribution costs (costs incurred by the Distributors in excess
of distribution fees paid by the Fund or contingent deferred sales charges
received by the Distributors). The rate of the distribution fees charged to
Class A and Class B shares of the Fund did not change under the amended plans of
distribution. The Fund began offering Class B and C shares on December 7, 1993
and August 1, 1994 respectively.
Pursuant to the Class A, B and C Plans, the Fund compensates the Distributors
for distribution-related activities at an annual rate of up to .30 of 1%, .50 of
1% and 1%, of the average daily net assets of the Class A, B and C shares,
respectively. Such expenses under the Plans were .10 of 1%, .50 of 1% and .75 of
1% of the average daily net assets of the Class A, B and C shares, respectively,
for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1994.
PMFD has advised the Series that it has received approximately $1,114,200 in
front-end sales charges resulting from sales of Class A shares during the fiscal
year ended August 31, 1994. From these fees, PMFD paid such sales charges to PSI
and Pruco Securities Corporation, affiliated broker-dealers, which in turn paid
commissions to salespersons and incurred other distribution costs.
PSI has advised the Series that for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1994, it
received approximately $1,300 in contingent deferred sales charges imposed upon
certain redemptions by Class B shareholders.
PMFD is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PMF; PSI, PMF and PIC are indirect,
wholly-owned subsidiaries of The Prudential Insurance Company of America.
Note 3. Other Prudential Mutual Fund Ser-
Transactions vices, Inc. ("PMFS"), a
with Affiliates wholly-owned subsidiary of
PMF, serves as the Fund's transfer agent. During
the year ended August 31, 1994, the Series incurred fees of approximately
$50,000 for the services of PMFS. As of August 31, 1994, approximately $4,000 of
such fees were due to PMFS. Transfer agent fees and expenses in the Statement of
Operations include certain out-of-pocket expenses paid to non-affiliates.
Note 4. Portfolio Purchases and sales of port-
Securities folio securities of the Series,
excluding short-term investments, for the year
ended August 31, 1994 were $92,629,213 and $90,523,886, respectively.
The cost basis of investments for federal income tax purposes was
substantially the same as for financial reporting
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purposes and accordingly, as of August 31, 1994 net unrealized appreciation of
investments for federal income tax purposes was $7,764,622 (gross unrealized
appreciation--$9,672,798; gross unrealized depreciation--$1,908,176).
At August 31, 1994, the Series sold 70 financial futures contracts on U.S.
Treasury Bonds which expire in September 1994. The value at disposition of such
contracts was $703,719. The value of such contracts on August 31, 1994 was
$726,031, thereby resulting in an unrealized loss of $22,312.
The Series will elect to treat net capital losses of approximately $2,225,000
incurred in the ten month period ended August 31, 1994 as having been incurred
in the following year.
Note 5. Capital The Series currently offers
Class A, Class B and Class C shares. Class A
shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 3.0%. Class B shares are
sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which declines from 5% to zero
depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold
with a contingent deferred sales charge of 1% during the first year. Class B
shares will automatically convert to Class A shares on a quarterly basis
approximately seven years after purchase commencing in or about February 1995.
The Fund has authorized an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest
for each class at $.01 par value per share.
Transactions in shares of beneficial interest for the year ended August 31,
1994 and the fiscal year ended August 31, 1993 were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS A SHARES AMOUNT
- ------------------------------ ---------- ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Year ended August 31, 1994:
Shares sold................... 2,832,276 $ 29,779,955
Shares issued in reinvestment
of dividends and
distributions............... 603,170 6,281,627
Shares reacquired............. (4,212,175) (43,795,883)
---------- ------------
Net decrease in shares
outstanding................. (776,729) $ (7,734,301)
---------- ------------
---------- ------------
<CAPTION>
CLASS A SHARES AMOUNT
- ------------------------------ ---------- ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Year ended August 31, 1993:
Shares sold................... 7,698,093 $ 79,117,890
Shares issued in reinvestment
of
dividends and
distributions............... 476,213 4,887,486
Shares reacquired............. (3,368,427) (34,498,280)
---------- ------------
Net increase in shares
outstanding................. 4,805,879 $ 49,507,096
---------- ------------
---------- ------------
<CAPTION>
CLASS B
- ------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
December 7, 1993* through
August 31, 1994:
Shares sold................... 1,938,204 $ 19,956,652
Shares issued in reinvestment
of dividends................ 16,467 167,359
Shares reacquired............. (96,852) (978,054)
---------- ------------
Net increase in shares
outstanding................. 1,857,819 $ 19,145,957
---------- ------------
---------- ------------
<CAPTION>
Class C
- ------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
August 1, 1994** through
August 31, 1994:
Shares sold................... 103,415 $ 1,050,453
Shares issued in reinvestment
of
dividends................... 66 668
---------- ------------
Net increase in shares
outstanding................. 103,481 $ 1,051,121
---------- ------------
---------- ------------
- ---------------
* Commencement of Class B operations.
** Commencement of Class C operations.
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
CALIFORNIA INCOME SERIES
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C
------------------------------------------------------- ------------ -----------
DECEMBER 3, DECEMBER 7, AUGUST 1,
1990* 1993++ 1994+++
YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, THROUGH THROUGH THROUGH
-------------------------------------- August 31, August 31, August 31,
1994 1993 1992 1991 1994 1994
------------ -------- -------- ------------ ------------ -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE
Net asset value, beginning of
period.............................. $ 10.68 $ 10.08 $ 9.76 $ 9.55 $ 10.61 $ 10.18
------------ -------- -------- ------------ ------------ -----------
Income from investment operations
- ---------------------------------
Net investment income+................ .65 .67 .69 .51 .44 .05
Net realized and unrealized gain
(loss) on investment transactions... (.39) .65 .35 .21 (.42) .01
------------ -------- -------- ------------ ------------ -----------
Total from investment operations.... .26 1.32 1.04 .72 .02 .06
------------ -------- -------- ------------ ------------ -----------
Less distributions
- ------------------
Dividends from net investment
income.............................. (.65) (.67) (.69) (.51) (.44) (.05)
Distributions from net realized
gains............................... (.10) (.05) (.03) -- -- --
------------ -------- -------- ------------ ------------ -----------
Total distributions................. (.75) (.72) (.72) (.51) (.44) (.05)
------------ -------- -------- ------------ ------------ -----------
Net asset value, end of period........ $ 10.19 $ 10.68 $ 10.08 $ 9.76 $ 10.19 $ 10.19
------------ -------- -------- ------------ ------------ -----------
------------ -------- -------- ------------ ------------ -----------
TOTAL RETURN#......................... 2.55% 13.67% 11.08% 7.97% (.14)% .47%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (000)....... $ 183,742 $200,899 $141,101 $ 72,241 $ 18,931 $ 1,054
Average net assets (000).............. $ 195,610 $165,895 $102,227 $ 47,540 $ 6,814 $ 353
Ratios to average net assets+/@:
Expenses, including distribution
fees.............................. .35% .20% .10% .0%** 1.11%** 1.12%**
Expenses, excluding distribution
fees.............................. .25% .10% .04% .0%** .43%** 8.18%**
Net investment income............... 6.25% 6.52% 6.91% 7.04%** 8.15%** 6.25%**
Portfolio turnover.................... 46% 34% 69% 35% 46% 46%
</TABLE>
- ---------------
* Commencement of investment operations.
** Annualized.
+ Net of expense subsidy and/or fee waiver.
++ Commencement of offering of Class B shares.
+++ Commencement of offering of Class C shares.
# Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total
return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day
and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes
reinvestment of dividends and distributions. Total returns for periods
of less than a full year are not annualized.
@ Because of the events referred to in ++ and +++ and the timing of
such, the ratios for the Class A shares are not necessarily
comparable to that of Class B and Class C shares and are not
necessarily indicative of future ratios.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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<PAGE>
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
The Shareholders and Board of Trustees
Prudential California Municipal Fund, California Income Series
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of
Prudential California Municipal Fund, California Income Series, including the
portfolio of investments, as of August 31, 1994, the related statements of
operations for the year then ended and of changes in net assets for each of the
two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the
three years in the period then ended and for the period December 3, 1990
(commencement of investment operations) through August 31, 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 the securities owned as of
August 31, 1994 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; where replies
were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. 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, such financial statements and financial highlights present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Prudential
California Municipal Fund, California Income Series, as of August 31, 1994, the
results of its operations, the changes in its net assets, and its financial
highlights for the respective stated periods in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.
Deloitte & Touche LLP
New York, New York
October 17, 1994
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<PAGE>
PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND Portfolio of Investments
CALIFORNIA MONEY MARKET SERIES August 31, 1994
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Moody's Principal
Rating Amount Value
(Unaudited) (000) Description (a) (Note 1)
<C> <C> <S> <C>
Alameda Cnty.,
T.R.A.N.,
MIG1 $ 3,500 4.75%, 8/11/95......... $ 3,517,311
Alameda Rev.,
KQED, Inc. Proj.,
F.R.W.D.,
VMIG2 5,700 4.00%, 9/7/94, Ser.
90................... 5,700,000
California Hlth. Facs.
Fin. Auth. Rev.,
St. Francis Mem.
Hosp., F.R.D.D,
VMIG1 3,100 3.20%, 9/1/94, Ser.
B.................... 3,100,000
California Hsg. Fin.
Agcy. Rev.,
A.N.N.M.T.,
Home Mtge. Rev.,
SP1* 10,000 4.30%, 5/1/95, Ser.
94-2................. 10,000,000
California Poll. Ctrl.
Fin. Auth. Rev.,
Burney Forest Proj.,
F.R.D.D.,
P1 1,400 2.90%, 9/1/94, Ser.
88A.................. 1,400,000
Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Proj., A.N.N.O.T.,
NR 4,155 3.10%, 5/15/95, Ser.
84................... 4,118,326
Delano Proj., F.R.D.D.,
P1 6,300 3.25%, 9/1/94, Ser.
90................... 6,300,000
P1 23,200 3.25%, 9/1/94, Ser.
91................... 23,200,000
Honey Lake Pwr. Proj.,
F.R.D.D.,
NR 1,200 3.25%, 9/1/94, Ser.
88................... 1,200,000
NR 1,700 3.25%, 9/1/94, Ser.
89................... 1,700,000
San Diego Gas & Elec.
Co., A.N.N.O.T.,
A-1* 9,000 4.25%, 9/1/95,
Ser.84A.............. 9,000,000
Southern California
Edison, T.E.C.P.,
P1 8,200 2.90%, 9/9/94, Ser.
85C.................. 8,200,000
California Poll. Ctrl.
Fin. Auth. Rev.,
Ultrapower Malaga
Fresno Proj.,
F.R.D.D.,
P1 $ 9,800 3.30%, 9/1/94, Ser.
88A.................. $ 9,800,000
P1 3,000 3.30%, 9/1/94, Ser.
88B.................. 3,000,000
Ultrapower Rocklin
Proj., F.R.D.D.,
P1 1,800 3.30%, 9/1/94, Ser.
88A.................. 1,800,000
P1 6,500 3.30%, 9/1/94, Ser.
88B.................. 6,500,000
California Rural Home
Mtge.
Fin. Auth. Rev.,
O.T.W.M.R.,
VMIG1 7,315 3.38%, 9/1/94, Ser.
93................... 7,315,000
Chula Vista Ind. Dev.
Auth. Rev.,
San Diego Gas & Elec.
Co., T.E.C.P.,
P1 6,500 2.90%, 9/8/94, Ser.
92C.................. 6,500,000
Conejo Valley Unified
Sch.
Dist. Rev., T.R.A.N.,
MIG1 5,000 4.25%, 7/5/95.......... 5,009,990
Contra Costa Trans.
Auth. Rev., F.R.W.D.,
VMIG1 3,900 2.85%, 9/7/94.......... 3,900,000
East Bay Muni. Util.
Dist., Wst. Wtr.,
T.E.C.P.,
P1 8,500 3.10%, 9/29/94......... 8,500,000
Fremont Unified Sch.
Dist., T.R.A.N.,
SP1* 6,000 4.50%, 7/6/95.......... 6,039,042
Irvine Ranch Wtr.
Dist., F.R.D.D.,
A-1* 800 2.85%, 9/1/94, Ser.
85B.................. 800,000
Kings Cnty.
Multi-family Rev.
Hsg. Auth.,
Edgewatger Isle
Proj., F.R.W.D.,
VMIG1 15,070 3.05%, 9/7/94, Ser.
85A.................. 15,070,000
Long Beach, T.R.A.N.,
MIG1 15,000 3.25%, 9/21/94, Ser.
93-94................ 15,002,636
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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<PAGE>
PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
CALIFORNIA MONEY MARKET SERIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Moody's Principal
Rating Amount Value
(Unaudited) (000) Description (a) (Note 1)
<C> <C> <S> <C>
Los Angeles Cnty. Local
Ed. Agy., Cert. of
Part., T.R.A.N.,
MIG1 $ 10,050 4.50%, 7/6/95, Ser.
94-95A............... $ 10,111,228
Los Angeles Cnty. Trans.,
T.E.C.P.,
A1* 3,000 2.90%, 9/6/94, Ser.
A.................... 3,000,000
Los Angeles Hsg. Auth.,
Multi-family Rev.,
Lanewood Apts. Proj.,
F.R.W.D.,
VMIG1 7,000 3.05%, 9/7/94, Ser.
85................... 7,000,000
Moorpark Ind. Dev. Auth.
Rev., Kavli & Kavlico
Corp., F.R.W.D.,
VMIG1 6,795 3.25%, 9/1/94, Ser.
85................... 6,795,000
Oakland Multi-family
Hsg. Rev.,
Skyline Hills Assoc.,
F.R.W.D.,
MIG1 6,700 3.15%, 9/1/94, Ser.
85A.................. 6,700,000
Olcese Wtr. Dist., Rio
Bravo Wtr. Delivery
Sys., T.E.C.P.,
P1 8,500 3.15%, 9/26/94, Ser.
86A.................. 8,500,000
Ontario Multi-family
Hsg. Rev.,
Park Ctr. Proj.,
F.R.W.D.,
VMIG1 8,400 3.10%, 9/1/94, Ser.
85A.................. 8,400,000
Orange Cnty. Apt. Dev.
Rev.,
Bear Brand Apts.
Proj., F.R.W.D.,
VMIG1 4,000 3.10%, 9/1/94, Ser.
85Z.................. 4,000,000
Lakes Proj., F.R.W.D.,
A-1* 4,600 3.05%, 9/1/94, Ser.
91A.................. 4,600,000
Lantern Pines Proj.,
F.R.W.D.,
VMIG1 3,475 3.20%, 9/7/94, Ser.
85C.................. 3,475,000
Robinson Ranch Apts.,
F.R.W.D.,
VMIG1 8,400 3.05%, 9/1/94, Ser.
85Y.................. 8,400,000
Vintage Woods Apts.,
F.R.W.D.,
VMIG1 8,300 3.10%, 9/1/94, Ser.
84E.................. 8,300,000
Orange Cnty., Teeter
Plan Tax Exempt
Notes, F.R.M.I.N.,
MIG1 $ 15,000 3.325%, 9/1/94, Ser.
94-95................ $ 15,000,000
Orange Cnty., T.R.A.N.,
4.50%, 7/19/95,
MIG1 10,000 Ser. 94-95A............ 10,063,438
Palmdale Cmnty. Redev.
Agy.,
Manzanita Villas Apt.
Proj., F.R.W.D.,
VMIG1 4,800 3.05%, 9/1/94, Ser.
93A.................. 4,800,000
Puerto Rico Comnwlth.,
Gov't. Dev. Bank.,
F.R.W.D.,
VMIG1 200 2.90%, 9/7/94, Ser.
85................... 200,000
San Joaquin Cnty.Trans.
Auth.,
Sales Tax Rev.,
F.R.W.D.,
P1 5,700 2.95%, 9/7/94, Ser.
93................... 5,700,000
San Marcos Ind. Dev.
Auth. Rev.,
Village Square Proj.,
F.R.W.D.,
NR 4,000 3.15%, 9/1/94, Ser.
92................... 4,000,000
Santa Clara Cnty.
Transit Dist., Rfdg.
Equip. Trust,
F.R.D.D.,
VMIG1 2,500 3.15%, 9/1/94, Ser.
85A.................. 2,500,000
Southern Pub. Pwr.
Auth.,
Transmission Proj.
Rev., F.R.W.D.,
P1 14,900 3.00%, 9/7/94, Ser.
91................... 14,900,000
Visalia, Cert. of
Part.,
Convention Ctr.,
F.R.W.D.,
A1+ * 8,980 3.15%, 9/7/94.......... 8,980,000
------------
Total Investments--103.8%
(amortized cost--
$312,096,971**)...... 312,096,971
Liabilities in excess
of other
assets--(3.8%)....... (11,421,418)
------------
Net Assets--100%....... $300,675,553
------------
------------
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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<PAGE>
PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
CALIFORNIA MONEY MARKET SERIES
(a) The following abbreviations are used in portfolio descriptions:
A.N.N.M.T.--Annual Mandatory Tender.
A.N.N.O.T.--Annual Optional Tender.
F.R.D.D.--Floating Rate (Daily) Demand Note #.
F.R.M.I.N.--Floating Rate (Monthly) Index Note # (Indexed to 70% of LIBOR).
F.R.W.D.--Floating Rate (Weekly) Demand Note #.
O.T.W.M.R.--Optional Tender With Monthly Reset #.
T.E.C.P.--Tax-Exempt Commercial Paper.
T.R.A.N.--Tax & Revenue Anticipation Note.
# For purposes of amortized cost valuation, the maturity date of such
securities is considered to be the later of the next date on which the
security can be redeemed at par or the next date on which the rate of
interest is adjusted.
NR--Not Rated by Moody's or Standard & Poor's.
* Standard & Poor's rating.
** The cost of securities for federal income tax purposes is substantially the
same as for financial reporting purposes.
The Fund's current Statement of Additional Information contains
a description of Moody's and Standard & Poor's ratings.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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<PAGE>
PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
CALIFORNIA MONEY MARKET SERIES
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AUGUST 31,
1994
------------
<S> <C>
ASSETS
Investments, at amortized cost which approximates market value................................. $312,096,971
Cash........................................................................................... 39,080
Receivable for Series shares sold.............................................................. 1,543,843
Accrued interest receivable.................................................................... 1,375,643
Other assets................................................................................... 7,465
------------
Total assets............................................................................... 315,063,002
------------
LIABILITIES
Payable for investments purchased.............................................................. 9,000,000
Payable for Series shares reacquired........................................................... 4,969,694
Accrued expenses and other liabilities......................................................... 132,713
Management fee payable......................................................................... 132,613
Dividends payable.............................................................................. 131,803
Distribution fee payable....................................................................... 18,232
Deferred trustees' fees........................................................................ 2,394
------------
Total liabilities.......................................................................... 14,387,449
------------
NET ASSETS..................................................................................... $300,675,553
------------
------------
Net assets were comprised of:
Shares of benefical interest, at $.01 par value.............................................. $ 3,006,756
Paid-in capital in excess of par............................................................. 297,668,797
------------
Net assets, August 31, 1994.................................................................. $300,675,553
------------
------------
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share ($300,675,553 DIVIDED BY
300,675,553 shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding; unlimited number of
shares authorized)........................................................................... $1.00
------------
------------
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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<PAGE>
PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
CALIFORNIA MONEY MARKET SERIES
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED
AUGUST 31,
NET INVESTMENT INCOME 1994
----------
<S> <C>
Income
Interest and discount earned........... $8,616,584
----------
Expenses
Management fee......................... 1,632,146
Distribution fee....................... 408,036
Transfer agent's fees and expenses..... 133,000
Custodian's fees and expenses.......... 80,000
Reports to shareholders................ 58,000
Legal fees............................. 25,000
Audit fee.............................. 15,000
Registration fees...................... 11,000
Insurance expense...................... 10,000
Trustees' fees......................... 8,000
Amortization of organization expense... 5,980
Miscellaneous.......................... 517
----------
Total expenses....................... 2,386,679
----------
Net investment income.................... 6,229,905
----------
REALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS
Net realized gain on investment
transactions........................... 20,403
----------
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS................ $6,250,308
----------
----------
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
CALIFORNIA MONEY MARKET SERIES
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31,
INCREASE (DECREASE) ---------------------------------
IN NET ASSETS 1994 1993
--------------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C>
Operations
Net investment income.. $ 6,229,905 $ 5,852,209
Net realized gain on
investment
transactions......... 20,403 10,297
--------------- ---------------
Net increase in net
assets resulting from
operations........... 6,250,308 5,862,506
--------------- ---------------
Dividends and
distributions
to shareholders (Note
1)..................... (6,250,308) (5,862,506)
--------------- ---------------
Series share transactions
(at $1 per share)
Net proceeds from
shares subscribed.... 1,419,314,621 1,219,363,584
Net asset value of
shares issued to
shareholders in
reinvestment of
dividends and
distributions........ 5,984,806 5,672,116
Cost of shares
reacquired........... (1,439,549,204) (1,226,000,814)
--------------- ---------------
Net decrease in net
assets from Series
share transactions... (14,249,777) (965,114)
--------------- ---------------
Total decrease........... (14,249,777) (965,114)
NET ASSETS
Beginning of year........ 314,925,330 315,890,444
--------------- ---------------
End of year.............. $ 300,675,553 $ 314,925,330
--------------- ---------------
--------------- ---------------
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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<PAGE>
PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
CALIFORNIA MONEY MARKET SERIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Prudential California Municipal Fund (the "Fund") is registered under the
Investment Company Act of 1940, as an open-end investment company. The Fund was
organized as a Massachusetts business trust on May 18, 1984 and consists of
three series. The monies of each series are invested in separate, independently
managed portfolios. The California Money Market Series (the "Series")
commenced investment operations on March 3, 1989. The Series is diversified and
seeks to achieve its investment objective of obtaining the maximum amount of
income exempt from California state and federal income taxes with the minimum
risk by investing in "investment grade" tax-exempt securities having a
maturity of thirteen months or less whose ratings are within the two highest
ratings categories by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization
or, if not rated, are of comparable quality. The ability of the issuers of the
securities held by the Series to meet their obligations may be affected by
economic developments in a specific state, industry or region.
NOTE 1. ACCOUNTING The following is a summary
POLICIES of significant accounting poli-
cies followed by the Fund, and the Series, in the
preparation of its financial statements.
SECURITIES VALUATIONS: Portfolio securities of the Series are valued at
amortized cost, which approximates market value. The amortized cost method of
valuation involves valuing a security at its cost on the date of purchase and
thereafter assuming a constant amortization to maturity of any discount or
premium.
All securities are valued as of 4:30 P.M., New York time.
SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME: Securities transactions are
recorded on the trade date. Realized gains and losses on sales of investments
are calculated on the identified cost basis. Interest income is recorded on the
accrual basis.
FEDERAL INCOME TAXES: For federal income tax purposes, each series in the Fund
is treated as a separate taxpaying entity. It is the intent of the Series to
continue to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to
regulated investment companies and to continue to distribute all of its net
income to shareholders. For this reason and because substantially all of the
Series' gross income consists of tax-exempt interest, no federal income tax
provision is required.
DIVIDENDS: The Series declares daily dividends from net investment income.
Payment of dividends is made monthly.
Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in
accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from generally accepted
accounting principles.
Deferred Organization Expenses: The Series incurred $46,000 in organization and
initial registration expenses. Such amount was deferred and amortized over a
period of 60 months ended March 1994.
NOTE 2. AGREEMENTS The Fund has a management
agreement with Prudential Mutual Fund Management,
Inc. ("PMF"). Pursuant to this agreement PMF has responsibility for all
investment advisory services and supervises the subadviser's performance of such
services. PMF has entered into a subadvisory agreement with The Prudential
Investment Corporation ("PIC"); PIC furnishes investment advisory services in
connection with the management of the Fund. PMF pays for the cost of the
subadviser's services, the compensation of officers of the Fund, occupancy and
certain clerical and bookkeeping costs of the Fund. The Fund bears all other
costs and expenses.
The management fee paid PMF is computed daily and payable monthly, at the
annual rate of .50 of 1% of the average daily net assets of the Series.
The Fund has a distribution agreement with Prudential Mutual Fund
Distributors, Inc. ("PMFD"). To reimburse PMFD for its expenses incurred
pursuant to a plan of distribution, the Fund pays PMFD a reimbursement, accrued
daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of .125 of 1% of the Series'
average daily net assets. PMFD pays various broker-dealers, including Prudential
Securities Incorporated ("PSI") and Pruco Securities Corporation, affiliated
broker-dealers, for account servicing fees and other expenses incurred by such
broker-dealers.
PMFD is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PMF; PSI, PIC, and PMF are (indirect)
wholly-owned subsidiaries of The Prudential Insurance Company of America.
NOTE 3. OTHER Prudential Mutual Fund Ser-
TRANSACTIONS vices, Inc. ("PMFS"), a
WITH AFFILIATES wholly-owned subsidiary of
PMF, serves as the Fund's transfer agent. During
the year ended August 31, 1994, the Series incurred fees of approximately
$122,000 for the services of PMFS. As of August 31, 1994, approximately $10,000
of such fees were due to PMFS. Transfer agent fees and expenses in the Statement
of Operations include certain out-of-pocket expenses paid to non-affiliates.
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<PAGE>
PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND
CALIFORNIA MONEY MARKET SERIES
Financial Highlights
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31,
------------------------------------------------------------
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE: 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990
------------ -------- -------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net asset value, beginning of year................................ $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00
Net investment income and net realized gains...................... .02 .02 .03 .04+ .05+
Dividends and distributions....................................... (.02) (.02) (.03) (.04) (.05)
------------ -------- -------- -------- --------
Net asset value, end of year...................................... $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00
------------ -------- -------- -------- --------
------------ -------- -------- -------- --------
TOTAL RETURN#:.................................................... 1.94% 1.86% 2.91% 4.48% 5.59%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of year (000)..................................... $300,676 $314,925 $315,890 $341,625 $388,739
Average net assets (000).......................................... $326,429 $319,464 $339,941 $375,655 $330,581
Ratios to average net assets:
Expenses, including distribution fee............................ .73% .76% .76% .63%+ .38%+
Expenses, excluding distribution fee............................ .61% .63% .63% .51%+ .25%+
Net investment income........................................... 1.91% 1.83% 2.89% 4.37%+ 5.40%+
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+ Net of management fee waiver and/or expense subsidy.
# Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
The Shareholders and Board of Trustees
Prudential California Municipal Fund, California Money Market Series
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of
Prudential California Municipal Fund, California Money Market Series, including
the portfolio of investments, as of August 31, 1994, the related statements of
operations for the year then ended and of changes in net assets for each of the
two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the
five years in the period then ended. 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 the securities owned as of
August 31, 1994 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; where replies
were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. 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, such financial statements and financial highlights present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Prudential
California Municipal Fund, California Money Market Series, as of August 31,
1994, the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets, and its
financial highlights for the respective stated periods in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.
Deloitte & Touche LLP
New York, New York
October 17, 1994
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