As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 31, 2000
1933 Act Registration No. 2-91362
1940 Act Registration No. 811-4040
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-lA
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 [X]
Pre-Effective Amendment No.__ [ ]
Post-Effective Amendment No. 68 [X]
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 [X]
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Amendment No. 61 [X]
(Check appropriate box or boxes.)
PAINEWEBBER MANAGED INVESTMENTS TRUST
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
51 West 52nd Street
New York, New York 10019-6114
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 713-2000
AMY DOBERMAN, ESQ.
Mitchell Hutchins Asset Management Inc.
1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10019-6028
(Name and address of agent for service)
Copies to:
ELINOR W. GAMMON, ESQ.
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart LLP
1800 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Second Floor
Washington, D.C. 20036-1800
Telephone: (202) 778-9000
Approximate Date of Proposed Public Offering: Effective Date of this
Post-Effective Amendment.
It is proposed that this filing will become effective:
[ ] Immediately upon filing pursuant to Rule 485(b)
[ ] On __________________ pursuant to Rule 485(b)
[ ] 60 days after filing pursuant to Rule 485(a)(1)
[ X ] On DECEMBER 31, 2000 pursuant to Rule 485(a)(1)
[ ] 75 days after filing pursuant to Rule 485(a)(2)
[ ] On __________________ pursuant to Rule 485(a)(2)
Title of Securities Being Registered: Class A, B, C and Y Shares of Beneficial
Interest of PaineWebber Tax-Managed Equity Fund.
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PaineWebber
Tax-Managed Equity Fund
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PROSPECTUS
December 31, 2000
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This prospectus offers Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Y shares in one of
PaineWebber's stock funds. Each class has different sales charges and ongoing
expenses. You can choose the class that is best for you based on how much you
plan to invest and how long you plan to hold your fund shares. Class Y shares
are available only to certain types of investors.
As with all mutual funds, the Securities and Exchange Commission has not
approved or disapproved the fund's shares or determined whether this prospectus
is complete or accurate. To state otherwise is a crime.
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On October 6, 2000, the board of trustees for PaineWebber Tax-Managed Fund
approved the submission to its shareholders of an Agreement and Plan of
Reorganization and Termination under which the fund would transfer substantially
all of its assets and liabilities to PACE Large Company Value Equity Investments
("PACE fund"), a series of PaineWebber PACE Select Advisors Trust, another
open-end mutual fund. If the fund's shareholders approve its proposed merger,
you will receive shares of the PACE fund in exchange for your fund shares and
the fund will cease operations.
Although both funds invest primarily in stocks of large capitalization
companies, they have different investment objectives. Tax-Managed Equity Fund's
investment objective is to maximize after-tax total return. The PACE fund's
investment objective is capital appreciation and dividend income, and it does
not actively seek to maximize after-tax return to its shareholders.
The same two sub-advisers that now manage the fund's investments also, together
with a third sub-adviser, manage the PACE fund's investments. The merger is
expected to be a tax-free reorganization, which means that you will not realize
any gain or loss on your receipt of PACE fund shares in the merger and neither
fund will realize any gain or loss. The proxy solicitation materials previously
mailed to the fund's shareholders provide more information about the proposed
merger.
You may continue to buy, sell and exchange your fund shares as described in this
prospectus prior to the shareholder meetings. When you sell or exchange your
fund shares, however, you generally will be subject to federal income tax on any
gain you realize. If the merger proposal is approved, the fund expects to close
to new purchases and exchange purchases approximately five business days prior
to the date on which the merger is to be effected.
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Contents
THE FUND
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What every investor 3 Investment Objective, Strategies and Risks
should know about
the fund 4 Performance
5 Expenses and Fee Tables
6 More About Risks and Investment Strategies
YOUR INVESTMENT
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Information for 8 Managing Your Fund Account
managing your fund -- Flexible Pricing
account -- Buying Shares
-- Selling Shares
-- Exchanging Shares
-- Pricing and Valuation
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Additional important 13 Management
information about
the fund 14 Dividends and Taxes
15 Financial Highlights
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Where to learn more Back Cover
about PaineWebber
mutual funds
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The fund is not a complete or
balanced investment program.
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INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE, STRATEGIES AND RISKS
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FUND OBJECTIVE
Maximize after-tax total return.
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
The fund invests primarily in common stocks that are believed to have reasonable
valuations and favorable earnings forecasts. The fund's sub-advisers seek to
minimize the taxes the fund's shareholders incur, primarily by minimizing the
fund's realized capital gains and by realizing capital losses that can offset
present or future capital gains.
The fund may invest in U.S. dollar denominated securities of foreign issuers.
The fund's investments may include convertible bonds, including to a limited
extent those that are not investment grade. The fund may (but is not required
to) use options, futures contracts and other derivatives as part of its
investment strategy or to help manage portfolio risks.
The fund's manager, Mitchell Hutchins Asset Management Inc., has appointed
Institutional Capital Corporation ("ICAP") and Westwood Management Corporation
("Westwood") to serve as sub-advisers for the fund's investments. Mitchell
Hutchins allocates the fund's assets between the two sub-advisers. The relative
values of assets allocated to each sub-adviser can change at any time.
In managing its share of the fund's assets, ICAP uses its proprietary valuation
model to identify large-capitalization companies that ICAP believes offer the
best relative values because they sell below the price-to-earnings ratio
warranted by their prospects. ICAP looks for companies where a catalyst for a
positive change is about to occur with potential to produce stock appreciation
of 20% or more relative to the market over a 12 to 18 month period. The catalyst
can be thematic (e.g., global economic recovery) or company specific (e.g., a
corporate restructuring or a new product). ICAP also uses internally generated
research to evaluate the financial condition and business prospects of every
company it considers. ICAP monitors each stock purchased and sells the stock
when its target price is achieved, the catalyst becomes inoperative or ICAP
identifies another stock with greater opportunity for appreciation.
In managing its share of the fund's assets, Westwood maintains a list of
securities that it believes have proven records and potential for above-average
earnings growth. It considers purchasing a security on such list if Westwood's
forecast for growth rates and earnings estimates exceeds Wall Street
expectations or Westwood's forecasted price/earnings ratio is less than the
forecasted growth rate. Westwood monitors the issuing companies and will sell a
stock if Westwood expects limited future price appreciation or the projected
price/earnings ratio exceeds the three-year growth rate.
PRINCIPAL RISKS
An investment in the fund is not guaranteed; you may lose money by investing in
the fund.
The principal risks presented by the fund are:
o EQUITY RISK - Stocks and other equity securities generally fluctuate in
value more than bonds. The fund could lose all of its investment in a
company's stock.
o RISK OF TAX MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES - While the fund may use a number of
strategies to avoid having to recognize large capital gains, these
strategies may not always be successful.
o DERIVATIVES RISK - The fund's investments in derivatives may rise or fall
more rapidly than other investments.
o FOREIGN INVESTING RISK - The value of the fund's investments in foreign
securities may fall due to adverse political, social and economic
developments abroad. However, because the fund's foreign investments must
be denominated in U.S. dollars, it generally is not subject to the risk of
changes in currency valuations.
More information about risks of an investment in the fund is provided below in
"More About Risks and Investment Strategies."
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PERFORMANCE
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RISK/RETURN BAR CHART AND TABLE
The following bar chart and table provide information about the fund's
performance and thus give some indication of the risks of an investment in the
fund.
The bar chart shows how the fund's performance has varied from year to year. The
chart shows Class A shares because they have the longest performance history of
any class of fund shares. The chart does not reflect the effect of sales
charges; if it did, the total returns shown would be lower.
The table that follows the chart shows the average annual returns for the 1999
calendar year and since inception for each class of the fund's shares. That
table does reflect fund sales charges. The table compares fund returns to
returns on a broad-based market index that is unmanaged and that, therefore,
does not include any sales charges or expenses.
The fund's past performance does not necessarily indicate how the fund will
perform in the future.
TOTAL RETURN ON CLASS A SHARES (1999 IS THE FUND'S FIRST FULL CALENDAR YEAR OF
OPERATIONS)
[CHART TO COME]
Total return January 1, 2000 to September 30, 2000--( )%
Best quarter during years shown:
Worst quarter during years shown:
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1999
CLASS CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C CLASS Y S&P 500
(INCEPTION DATE) (12/14/98) (12/14/98) (12/14/98) (12/14/98) INDEX
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One Year ..................
Life of Class .............
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EXPENSES AND FEE TABLES
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FEES AND EXPENSES These tables describe the fees and expenses that you may pay
if you buy and hold shares of the fund.
SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTION EXPENSES (fees paid directly from your investment)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C CLASS Y
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases
(as a % of offering price) ............................................... 4.5% None None None
Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (CDSC)
(as a % of offering price) ............................................... None 5% 1% None
Exchange Fee ................................................................ None None None None
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ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES (expenses that are deducted from fund assets)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C CLASS Y
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Management Fees ............................................................. 0.75% 0.75% 0.75% 0.75%
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees .................................... 0.25 1.00 1.00 None
Other Expenses ..............................................................
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Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses ........................................ % % % %
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EXAMPLE
This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the fund
with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.
The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the fund for the time periods
indicated and then sell all of your shares at the end of those periods unless
otherwise stated. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return
each year. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these
assumptions your costs would be:
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<CAPTION>
1 YEAR 3 YEARS 5 YEARS 10 YEARS
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Class A ...........................................................
Class B (assuming sale of all shares at end of period) ............
Class B (assuming no sale of shares) ..............................
Class C (assuming sale of all shares at end of period) ............
Class C (assuming no sale of shares) ..............................
Class Y ...........................................................
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MORE ABOUT RISKS
AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
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PRINCIPAL RISKS
The main risks of investing in the fund are described below.
Other risks of investing in the fund, along with further detail about some of
the risks described below, are discussed in the fund's Statement of Additional
Information ("SAI"). Information on how you can obtain the SAI is on the back
cover of this prospectus.
EQUITY RISK. The prices of common stocks and other equity securities generally
fluctuate more than those of other investments. They reflect changes in the
issuing company's financial condition and changes in the overall market. The
fund may lose a substantial part, or even all, of its investment in a company's
stock.
RISKS OF TAX MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES. By following tax-management strategies, the
fund may miss opportunities to purchase or sell securities at advantageous
times. Notwithstanding the fund's use of tax management strategies, the fund may
have taxable income and may realize taxable capital gains from time to time. In
addition, investors purchasing fund shares when the fund has large accumulated
capital gains could receive a significant part of the purchase price of their
shares back as a taxable capital gain distribution. State or federal tax laws or
regulations may be amended at any time, including adverse changes to applicable
tax rates or long-term capital gain holding periods. Over time, securities with
unrealized gains may comprise a substantial portion of the fund's assets. While
the fund may use a number of strategies to avoid having to recognize large
capital gains, these strategies may not be successful.
DERIVATIVES RISK. The value of "derivatives" - so called because their value
"derives" from the value of an underlying asset, reference rate or index - may
rise or fall more rapidly than other investments. For some derivatives, it is
possible for the fund to lose more than the amount it invested in the
derivative. Options and futures contracts are examples of derivatives. The
fund's use of derivatives may not succeed for various reasons, including
unexpected changes in the values of the derivatives or the assets underlying
them. Also, if the fund uses derivatives to adjust or "hedge" the overall risk
of its portfolio, the hedge may not succeed if changes in the values of the
derivatives are not matched by opposite changes in the values of the assets
being hedged.
FOREIGN INVESTING RISK. Foreign investing involves risks relating to political,
social and economic developments abroad to a greater extent than investing in
the securities of U.S. issuers. In addition, there are differences between U.S.
and foreign regulatory requirements and market practices.
ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
TEMPORARY AND DEFENSIVE POSITIONS; CASH RESERVES. In order to protect itself
from adverse market conditions, the fund may take a temporary defensive position
that is different from its normal investment strategy. This means that the fund
may temporarily invest a larger-than-normal part, or even 100%, of its assets in
cash or money market instruments. Since these investments provide relatively low
income, a defensive position may not be consistent with achieving the fund's
investment objective. The fund may invest up to 35% of its total assets in cash
or money market instruments as a cash reserve for liquidity. In addition, if the
fund's board appoints a new sub-adviser to manage all or a portion of the fund's
investments, the fund may increase its cash reserves to facilitate the
transition to the investment style and strategies of the new sub-adviser.
SALES OF SECURITIES. If Mitchell Hutchins decides to sell a particular
appreciated security, under normal conditions management will attempt to sell
share lots that qualify for long-term capital gain treatment and, among those,
the share lots with the highest cost basis.
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER. The fund does not seek to use portfolio turnover to maximize
total after-tax return to its shareholders. The fund may have higher portfolio
turnover if Mitchell Hutchins believes that market conditions warrant or if
Mitchell Hutchins believes that opportunities exist to sell securities and
realize capital losses that can be used to offset capital gains. The fund does
not restrict the frequency of trading to limit expenses.
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High portfolio turnover (100% or more) may increase the portion of the fund's
capital gains that are realized for tax purposes in any given year. This may
increase the fund's taxable dividends in that year. Frequent trading also may
increase the portion of the fund's realized capital gains that are considered
"short-term" for tax purposes. Shareholders will pay higher taxes on dividends
that represent short-term capital gains than they would pay on dividends that
represent long-term capital gains. Frequent trading also may result in higher
fund expenses due to transaction costs.
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MANAGING YOUR FUND ACCOUNT
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Tax-exempt institutions or tax-advantaged accounts such as qualified retirement
plans or individual retirement accounts ("IRAs") will not benefit from the
fund's tax-management strategies. These investors are not subject to tax on
their income and, therefore, are generally not required to pay taxes on fund
distributions.
FLEXIBLE PRICING
The fund offers four classes of shares - Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Y.
Each class has different sales charges and ongoing expenses. You can choose the
class that is best for you, based on how much you plan to invest and how long
you plan to hold your fund shares. Class Y shares are only available to certain
types of investors.
The fund has adopted a plan under rule 12b-1 for its Class A, Class B and Class
C shares that allows it to pay service and (for Class B and Class C shares)
distribution fees for the sale of its shares and services provided to
shareholders. Because the 12b-1 distribution fees for Class B and Class C shares
are paid out of the fund's assets on an ongoing basis, over time they will
increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than if you paid a
front-end sales charge.
CLASS A SHARES
Class A shares have a front-end sales charge that is included in the offering
price of the Class A shares. This sales charge is not invested in the fund.
Class A shares pay an annual 12b-1 service fee of 0.25% of average net assets,
but they pay no 12b-1 distribution fees. The ongoing expenses for Class A shares
are lower than for Class B and Class C shares.
The Class A sales charges for the fund are described in the following table.
CLASS A SALES CHARGES
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SALES CHARGE AS A PERCENTAGE OF: DISCOUNT TO SELECTED DEALERS AS
AMOUNT OF INVESTMENT OFFERING PRICE NET AMOUNT INVESTED PERCENTAGE OF OFFERING PRICE
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Less than $50,000 .................... 4.50% 4.71% 4.25%
$50,000 to $99,999 ................... 4.00 4.17 3.75
$100,000 to $249,999 ................. 3.50 3.63 3.25
$250,000 to $499,999 ................. 2.50 2.56 2.25
$500,000 to $999,999 ................. 1.75 1.78 1.50
$1,000,000 and over (1) .............. None None 1.00(2)
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(1) A contingent deferred sales charge of 1% of the shares' offering price or
the net asset value at the time of sale by the shareholder, whichever is
less, is charged on sales of shares made within one year of the purchase
date. Class A shares representing reinvestment of dividends are not
subject to this 1% charge. Withdrawals in the first year after purchase of
up to 12% of the value of the fund account under the fund's Systematic
Withdrawal Plan are not subject to this charge.
(2) Mitchell Hutchins pays 1% to PaineWebber.
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SALES CHARGE REDUCTIONS AND WAIVERS. You may qualify for a lower sales charge if
you already own Class A shares of a PaineWebber mutual fund. You can combine the
value of Class A shares that you own in other PaineWebber funds and the purchase
amount of the Class A shares of the PaineWebber fund that you are buying.
You may also qualify for a lower sales charge if you combine your purchases with
those of:
o your spouse, parents or children under age 21;
o your Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs);
o certain employee benefit plans, including 401(k) plans;
o a company that you control;
o a trust that you created;
o Uniform Gifts to Minors Act/Uniform Transfers to Minors Act accounts
created by you or by a group of investors for your children; or
o accounts with the same adviser.
You may qualify for a complete waiver of the sales charge if you:
o Are an employee of PaineWebber or its affiliates or the spouse, parent or
child under age 21 of a PaineWebber employee;
o Buy these shares through a PaineWebber Financial Advisor who was formerly
employed as an investment executive with a competing brokerage firm that
was registered as a broker-dealer with the SEC, and
-- you were the Financial Advisor's client at the competing brokerage
firm;
-- within 90 days of buying shares in a fund, you sell shares of one or
more mutual funds that were principally underwritten by the
competing brokerage firm or its affiliates, and you either paid a
sales charge to buy those shares, pay a contingent deferred sales
charge when selling them or held those shares until the contingent
deferred sales charge was waived; and
-- you purchase an amount that does not exceed the total amount of
money you received from the sale of the other mutual fund.
o Acquire these shares through the reinvestment of dividends of a
PaineWebber unit investment trust;
o Are a 401(k) or 403(b) qualified employee benefit plan with 50 or more
eligible employees in the plan or at least $1 million in assets;
o Are a participant in the PaineWebber Members Only(SM) Program. For
investments made pursuant to this waiver, Mitchell Hutchins may make
payments out of its own resources to PaineWebber and to participating
membership organizations in a total amount not to exceed 1% of the amount
invested; or
o Acquire these shares through a PaineWebber InsightOne(SM) Program
brokerage account.
CLASS B SHARES
Class B shares have a contingent deferred sales charge. When you purchase Class
B shares, we invest 100% of your purchase in fund shares. However, you may have
to pay the deferred sales charge when you sell your fund shares, depending on
how long you own the shares.
Class B shares pay an annual 12b-1 distribution fee of 0.75% of average net
assets, as well as an annual 12b-1 service fee of 0.25% of average net assets.
If you hold your Class B shares for six years, they will automatically convert
to Class A shares, which have lower ongoing expenses.
If you sell Class B shares before the end of six years, you will pay a deferred
sales charge. We calculate the deferred sales charge by multiplying the lesser
of the net asset value of the Class B shares at the time of purchase or the net
asset value at the time of sale by the percentage shown below:
PERCENTAGE BY WHICH THE
IF YOU SELL SHARES' NET ASSET
SHARES WITHIN: VALUE IS MULTIPLIED:
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1st year since purchase 5%
2nd year since purchase 4
3rd year since purchase 3
4th year since purchase 2
5th year since purchase 2
6th year since purchase 1
7th year since purchase None
We will not impose the deferred sales charge on Class B shares representing
reinvestment of dividends or on withdrawals in any year of up to 12% of the
value of your Class B shares under the Systematic Withdrawal Plan.
To minimize your deferred sales charge, we will assume that you are selling:
o First, Class B shares representing reinvested dividends, and
o Second, Class B shares that you have owned the longest.
SALES CHARGE WAIVERS. You may qualify for a waiver of the deferred sales charge
on a sale of shares if:
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o You participate in the Systematic Withdrawal Plan;
o You are older than 59-1/2 and are selling shares to take a distribution
from certain types of retirement plans;
o You receive a tax-free return of an excess IRA contribution;
o You receive a tax-qualified retirement plan distribution following
retirement;
o The shares are sold within one year of your death and you owned the shares
either (1) as the sole shareholder or (2) with your spouse as a joint
tenant with the right of survivorship; or
o The shares are held in trust and the death of the trustee requires
liquidation of the trust.
CLASS C SHARES
Class C shares have a level load sales charge in the form of ongoing 12b-1
distribution fees. When you purchase Class C shares, we will invest 100% of your
purchase in fund shares.
Class C shares pay an annual 12b-1 distribution fee of 0.75% of average net
assets, as well as an annual 12b-1 service fee of 0.25% of average net assets.
Class C shares do not convert to another class of shares. This means that you
will pay the 12b-1 fees for as long as you own your shares.
Class C shares also have a contingent deferred sales charge. You may have to pay
the deferred sales charge if you sell your shares within one year of the date
you purchased them. We calculate the deferred sales charge on sales of Class C
shares by multiplying 1.00% by the lesser of the net asset value of the Class C
shares at the time of purchase or the net asset value at the time of sale. We
will not impose the deferred sales charge on Class C shares representing
reinvestment of dividends or on withdrawals in the first year after purchase, of
up to 12% of the value of your Class C shares under the Systematic Withdrawal
Plan.
You may be eligible to sell your shares without paying a contingent deferred
sales charge if you are a 401(k) or 403(b) qualified employee benefit plan with
fewer than 100 employees or less than $1 million in assets.
Note on Sales Charge Waivers For Class A, Class B and Class C Shares
If you think you qualify for any of the sales charge waivers described above,
you will need to provide documentation to PaineWebber or the fund. For more
information, you should contact your PaineWebber Financial Advisor or
correspondent firm or call 1-800-647-1568. If you want information on the fund's
Systematic Withdrawal Plan, see the SAI or contact your PaineWebber Financial
Advisor or correspondent firm.
CLASS Y SHARES
Class Y shares have no sales charge. Only specific types of investors can
purchase Class Y shares. You may be eligible to purchase Class Y shares if you:
o Buy shares through PaineWebber's PACE(SM) Multi Advisor Program;
o Buy $10 million or more of PaineWebber fund shares at any one time;
o Are a qualified retirement plan with 5,000 or more eligible employees or
$50 million in assets; or
o Are a corporation, bank, trust company, insurance company, pension fund,
employee benefit plan, professional firm, trust, estate or educational,
religious or charitable organization with 5,000 or more employees or with
over $50 million in investable assets.
The trustee of PaineWebber's 401(k) Plus Plan for its employees is also eligible
to purchase Class Y shares.
Class Y shares do not pay ongoing distribution or service fees or sales charges.
The ongoing expenses for Class Y shares are the lowest for all the classes.
BUYING SHARES
If you are a PaineWebber client, or a client of a PaineWebber correspondent
firm, you can purchase fund shares through your Financial Advisor. Otherwise,
you can invest in the fund through the fund's transfer agent, PFPC Inc. You can
obtain an application by calling 1-800-647-1568. You must complete and sign the
application and mail it, along with a check, to:
PFPC Inc.
Attn.: PaineWebber Mutual Funds
P.O. Box 8950
Wilmington, DE 19899.
If you wish to invest in other PaineWebber funds, you can do so by:
o Contacting your Financial Advisor (if you have an account at PaineWebber
or at a PaineWebber correspondent firm);
o Mailing an application with a check; or
o Opening an account by exchanging shares from another PaineWebber fund.
You do not have to complete an application when you make additional investments
in the same fund.
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The fund and Mitchell Hutchins reserve the right to reject a purchase order or
suspend the offering of shares.
MINIMUM INVESTMENTS
To open an account ....................... $1,000
To add to an account .................... $ 100
The fund may waive or reduce these amounts for:
o Employees of PaineWebber or its affiliates; or
o Participants in certain pension plans, retirement accounts, unaffiliated
investment programs or the fund's automatic investment plans.
FREQUENT TRADING. The interests of the fund's long-term shareholders and its
ability to manage its investments may be adversely affected when its shares are
repeatedly bought and sold in response to short-term market fluctuations -- also
known as "market timing." When large dollar amounts are involved, the fund may
have difficulty implementing long-term investment strategies, because it cannot
predict how much cash it will have to invest. Market timing also may force the
fund to sell portfolio securities at disadvantageous times to raise the cash
needed to buy a market timer's fund shares. These factors may hurt the fund's
performance and its shareholders. When Mitchell Hutchins believes frequent
trading would have a disruptive effect on the fund's ability to manage its
investments, Mitchell Hutchins and the fund may reject purchase orders and
exchanges into the fund by any person, group or account that Mitchell Hutchins
believes to be a market timer. The fund may notify the market timer that a
purchase order or an exchange has been rejected after the day the order is
placed.
SELLING SHARES
You can sell your fund shares at any time. If you own more than one class of
shares, you should specify which class you want to sell. If you do not, the fund
will assume that you want to sell shares in the following order: Class A, then
Class C, then Class B and last, Class Y.
If you want to sell shares that you purchased recently, the fund may delay
payment until it verifies that it has received good payment. If you purchased
shares by check, this can take up to 15 days.
If you have an account with PaineWebber or a PaineWebber correspondent firm, you
can sell shares by contacting your Financial Advisor.
If you do not have an account at PaineWebber or a correspondent firm, and you
bought your shares through the transfer agent, you can sell your shares by
writing to the fund's transfer agent. Your letter must include:
o Your name and address;
o The fund's name;
o The fund account number;
o The dollar amount or number of shares you want to sell; and
o A guarantee of each registered owner's signature. A signature guarantee
may be obtained from a financial institution, broker, dealer or clearing
agency that is a participant in one of the medallion programs recognized
by the Securities Transfer Agents Association. These are: Securities
Transfer Agents Medallion Program (STAMP), Stock Exchanges Medallion
Program (SEMP) and the New York Stock Exchange Medallion Signature Program
(MSP). The fund will not accept signature guarantees that are not a part
of these programs.
Mail the letter to:
PFPC Inc.
Attn.: PaineWebber Mutual Funds
P.O. Box 8950
Wilmington, DE 19899.
If you sell Class A shares and then repurchase Class A shares of the same fund
within 365 days of the sale, you can reinstate your account without paying a
sales charge.
It costs the fund money to maintain shareholder accounts. Therefore, the fund
reserves the right to repurchase all shares in any account that has a net asset
value of less than $500. If the fund elects to do this with your account, it
will notify you that you can increase the amount invested to $500 or more within
60 days. The fund will not repurchase shares in accounts that fall below $500
solely because of a decrease in the fund's net asset value.
EXCHANGING SHARES
You may exchange Class A, Class B or Class C shares of the fund for shares of
the same class of most other PaineWebber funds. You may not exchange Class Y
shares.
You will not pay either a front-end sales charge or a deferred sales charge when
you exchange shares. However, you may have to pay a deferred sales charge if you
later sell the shares you acquired in the exchange. The fund will use the date
that you purchased the shares in the first fund to determine whether you must
pay a deferred sales charge when you sell the shares in the acquired fund.
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Other PaineWebber funds may have different minimum investment amounts. You may
not be able to exchange your shares if your exchange is not as large as the
minimum investment amount in that other fund.
You may exchange shares of one fund for shares of another fund only after the
first purchase has settled and the first fund has received your payment.
PAINEWEBBER AND CORRESPONDENT FIRM CLIENTS. If you bought your shares through
PaineWebber or a correspondent firm, you may exchange your shares by placing an
order with your PaineWebber Financial Advisor.
OTHER INVESTORS. If you are not a PaineWebber or correspondent firm client, you
may exchange your shares by writing to the fund's transfer agent. You must
include:
o Your name and address;
o The name of the fund whose shares you are selling and the name of the fund
whose shares you want to buy;
o Your account number;
o How much you are exchanging (by dollar amount or by number of shares to be
sold); and
o A guarantee of your signature. (See "Selling Shares" for information on
obtaining a signature guarantee.)
Mail the letter to:
PFPC Inc.
Attn.: PaineWebber Mutual Funds
P.O. Box 8950
Wilmington, DE 19899.
The fund may modify or terminate the exchange privilege at any time.
PRICING AND VALUATION
The price at which you may buy, sell or exchange fund shares is based on net
asset value per share. The fund calculates net asset value on days that the New
York Stock Exchange is open. The fund calculates net asset value separately for
each class as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE (generally, 4:00 p.m.,
Eastern time). The NYSE normally is not open, and the fund does not price its
shares, on most national holidays and on Good Friday. If trading on the NYSE is
halted for the day before 4:00 p.m., Eastern time, the fund's net asset value
per share will be calculated as of the time trading was halted.
Your price for buying, selling or exchanging shares will be based on the net
asset value that is next calculated after the fund accepts your order. If you
place your order through PaineWebber, your PaineWebber Financial Advisor is
responsible for making sure that your order is promptly sent to the fund.
You should keep in mind that a front-end sales charge may be applied to your
purchase if you buy Class A shares. A deferred sales charge may be applied when
you sell Class B or Class C shares.
The fund calculates its net asset value based on the current market value for
its portfolio securities. The fund normally obtains market values for its
securities from independent pricing services that use reported last sales
prices, current market quotations or valuations from computerized "matrix"
systems that derive values based on comparable securities. If a market value is
not available from an independent pricing source for a particular security, that
security is valued at a fair value determined by or under the direction of the
fund's board. The fund normally uses the amortized cost method to value bonds
that will mature in 60 days or less.
Judgment plays a greater role in valuing thinly traded securities, including
many lower-rated bonds, because there is less reliable, objective data
available.
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MANAGEMENT
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MANAGER
Mitchell Hutchins Asset Management Inc. is the fund's manager and administrator.
Mitchell Hutchins is located at 51 West 52nd Street, New York, New York,
10019-6114, and is a wholly owned asset management subsidiary of PaineWebber
Incorporated, which is a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of UBS AG, an
internationally diversified organization with headquarters in Switzerland and
operations in many areas of the financial services industry. On October 31,
2000, Mitchell Hutchins was adviser or sub-adviser of investment companies with
separate portfolios and aggregate assets of approximately $___ billion.
Mitchell Hutchins, with the approval of the fund's board, has selected
investment sub-advisers for the fund and reviews the performance of those
sub-advisers.
SUB-ADVISERS AND PORTFOLIO MANAGERS
Institutional Capital Corporation ("ICAP") and Westwood Management Corporation
("Westwood") serve as sub-advisers for the fund. ICAP is located at 225 West
Wacker Drive, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60606-1229, and has been in the
investment management business since 1970. As of September 30, 2000, ICAP had
approximately $14.4 billion in assets under management. ICAP uses a team
approach in the day-to-day management of its share of the fund's assets. ICAP
has held its fund responsibilities since October 10, 2000.
Westwood is located at 300 Crescent Court, Suite 1300, Dallas, Texas 75201, and
has been in the investment management business since 1983. As of September 30,
2000, Westwood had approximately $3.2 billion in assets under management. Susan
M. Byrne, president of Westwood since 1983, is primarily responsible for the
day-to-day management of Westwood's share of the fund's assets. Ms. Byrne has
held her fund responsibilities since October 10, 2000.
ADVISORY FEES
The fund paid fees to Mitchell Hutchins for advisory and administrative services
during the most recent fiscal year at the annual rate of 0.75% of its average
daily net assets.
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DIVIDENDS AND TAXES
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DIVIDENDS
The fund normally declares and pays dividends annually.
Classes with higher expenses are expected to have lower dividends. For example,
Class B and Class C shares are expected to have the lowest dividends of any
class of the fund's shares, while Class Y shares are expected to have the
highest.
You will receive dividends in additional shares of the same class unless you
elect to receive them in cash. Contact your Financial Advisor at PaineWebber or
one of its correspondent firms if you prefer to receive dividends in cash.
TAXES
The dividends that you receive from the fund generally are subject to federal
income tax regardless of whether you receive them in additional fund shares or
in cash. If you hold fund shares through a tax-exempt account or plan, such as
an IRA or 401(k) plan, dividends on your shares generally will not be subject to
tax.
When you sell fund shares, you generally will be subject to federal income tax
on any gain you realize. If you exchange the fund's shares for shares of another
PaineWebber mutual fund, the transaction will be treated as a sale of the fund's
shares, and any gain will be subject to federal income tax.
The fund expects that its dividends will be comprised primarily of capital gain
distributions. A distribution of capital gains will be taxed at a lower rate
than ordinary income if the fund held the assets that generated the gains for
more than 12 months. The fund will tell you annually how you should treat its
dividends for tax purposes.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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The following financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the
fund's financial performance for the life of each class. Certain information
reflects financial results for a single fund share. In the table, "total
investment return" represents the rate that an investor would have earned (or
lost) on an investment in the fund, assuming reinvestment of all dividends.
The information in the financial highlights has been audited by Ernst & Young
LLP, independent auditors, whose report, along with the fund's financial
statements, is included in the fund's Annual Report to Shareholders. The Annual
Report may be obtained without charge by calling 1-800-647-1568.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR PERIOD FOR PERIOD FOR PERIOD
DECEMBER DECEMBER DECEMBER
FOR YEAR 14, 1998+ FOR YEAR 14, 1998+ FOR YEAR 14, 1998+
ENDED THROUGH ENDED THROUGH ENDED THROUGH
AUGUST 31, AUGUST 31, AUGUST 31, AUGUST 31, AUGUST 31, AUGUST 31,
2000 1999 2000 1999 2000 1999
CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C
------------------------ ----------------------- ------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period ........ $ 12.50 $ 12.50 $ 12.50
-------- -------- --------
Net investment income (loss) ................ 0.04 (0.03) (0.02)
Net realized and unrealized gains
from investments ......................... 1.40 1.39 1.38
-------- -------- --------
Total increase from investment
operations ............................... 1.44 1.36 1.36
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Net asset value, end of period .............. $ 13.94 $ 13.86 $ 13.86
======== ======== ========
Total investment return (1) ................. 11.52% 10.88% 10.88%
======== ======== ========
Ratios/Supplemental data:
Net assets, end of period (000's) ........... $ 17,728 $ 23,990 $ 19,493
Expenses to average net assets,
net of waivers from adviser ............... 1.62%* 2.37%* 2.37%*
Expenses to average net assets,
before waivers from adviser .............. 1.87%* 2.57%* 2.56%*
Net investment income (loss) to
average net assets, net of
waivers from adviser ..................... 0.43%* (0.31)%* (0.31)%*
Net investment income (loss) to
average net assets, before
waivers from adviser ..................... 0.18%* (0.51)%* (0.50)%*
Portfolio turnover rate ..................... 47% 47% 47%
<CAPTION>
FOR PERIOD
DECEMBER
FOR YEAR 14,1998+
ENDED THROUGH
AUGUST 31, AUGUST 31,
2000 1999
CLASS Y
-------------------------
<S> <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period ........ $ 12.50
--------
Net investment income (loss) ................ 0.01
Net realized and unrealized gains
from investments ......................... 1.37
--------
Total increase from investment
operations ............................... 1.38
--------
Net asset value, end of period .............. $ 13.88
========
Total investment return (1) ................. 11.04%
========
Ratios/Supplemental data:
Net assets, end of period (000's) ........... $ 116
Expenses to average net assets,
net of waivers from adviser ............... 1.37%*
Expenses to average net assets,
before waivers from adviser .............. 1.47%*
Net investment income (loss) to
average net assets, net of
waivers from adviser ..................... 0.84%*
Net investment income (loss) to
average net assets, before
waivers from adviser ..................... 0.74%*
Portfolio turnover rate ..................... 47%
</TABLE>
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* Annualized.
+ Commencement of operations.
(1) Total investment return is calculated assuming a $10,000 investment on the
first day of the period reported, reinvestment of all dividends and
distributions, if any, at net asset value on the payable dates and a sale
at net asset value on the last day of the period reported. The figures do
not include any applicable sales charge or program fees. Results would be
lower if they were included. Total investment return for the period has
not been annualized.
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If you want more information about the fund, the following documents are
available free upon request:
ANNUAL/SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTS
Additional information about the fund's investments is available in the fund's
annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders. In the fund's annual report, you
will find a discussion of the market conditions and investment strategies that
significantly affected the fund's performance during the last fiscal period.
STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (SAI)
The SAI provides more detailed information about the fund and is incorporated by
reference into this prospectus.
You may discuss your questions about the fund by contacting your Financial
Advisor. You may obtain free copies of the fund's annual and semi-annual reports
and its SAI by contacting the fund directly at 1-800-647-1568.
You may review and copy information about the fund, including shareholder
reports and the SAI, at the Public Reference Room of the Securities and Exchange
Commission. You may obtain information about the operations of the SEC's Public
Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-202-942-8090. You may get copies of
reports and other information about the fund:
o For a fee, by electronic request at [email protected] or by writing the
SEC's Public Reference Section, Washington, D.C. 20549-0102; or
o Free from the EDGAR Database on the SEC's Internet website at
http://www.sec.gov
PaineWebber Managed Investments Trust
- PaineWebber Tax-Managed Equity Fund
Investment Company Act File No. 811-4040
(C) 2000 PaineWebber Incorporated. All rights reserved.
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PAINEWEBBER TAX-MANAGED EQUITY FUND
51 West 52nd Street
New York, New York 10019-6114
STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PaineWebber Tax-Managed Equity Fund is a diversified series of PaineWebber
Managed Investments Trust ("Trust"), a professionally managed, open-end
management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.
Mitchell Hutchins Asset Management Inc. ("Mitchell Hutchins"), a wholly
owned asset management subsidiary of PaineWebber Incorporated ("PaineWebber")
serves as the fund's investment manager and administrator. As distributor for
the fund, Mitchell Hutchins has appointed PaineWebber to serve as dealer for the
sale of fund shares. Mitchell Hutchins has appointed unaffiliated investment
advisers, Institutional Capital Corporation and Westwood Management Corporation,
to serve as sub-advisers for the fund's investments (each a "sub-adviser").
Portions of the fund's Annual Report to Shareholders are incorporated by
reference into this Statement of Additional Information ("SAI"). The Annual
Report accompanies this SAI. You may obtain an additional copy of the fund's
Annual Report without charge by calling toll-free 1-800-647-1568.
This SAI is not a prospectus and should be read only in conjunction with
the fund's current Prospectus, dated December 31, 2000. A copy of the Prospectus
may be obtained by calling any PaineWebber Financial Advisor or correspondent
firm or by calling toll-free 1-800-647-1568. This SAI is dated December 31,
2000.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
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The Fund and Its Investment Policies...................................... 2
The Fund's Investments, Related Risks and Limitations..................... 2
Strategies Using Derivative Instruments................................... 10
Organization of the Trust; Trustees and Officers; Principal Holders
and Management Ownership of Securities................................. 18
Investment Advisory, Administration and Distribution Arrangements......... 24
Portfolio Transactions.................................................... 29
Reduced Sales Charges, Additional Exchange and Redemption Information
and Other Services..................................................... 31
Conversion of Class B Shares.............................................. 36
Valuation of Shares....................................................... 37
Performance Information................................................... 37
Taxes..................................................................... 40
Other Information......................................................... 43
Financial Statements...................................................... 44
Appendix.................................................................. A-1
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THE FUND AND ITS INVESTMENT POLICIES
The fund's investment objective may not be changed without shareholder
approval. Except where noted, the other investment policies of the fund may be
changed by its board without shareholder approval. As with other mutual funds,
there is no assurance that the fund will achieve its investment objective.
The fund's investment objective is to maximize after-tax total return. The
fund seeks to achieve this objective by investing primarily in a diversified
portfolio of equity securities believed by the applicable sub-adviser to have
reasonable valuations and favorable earnings forecasts.
The fund seeks to invest substantially all of its assets in equity
securities and, except under unusual market conditions, invests at least 65% of
its total assets in these securities. Up to 25% of the fund's total assets may
be invested in U.S. dollar-denominated equity securities of foreign issuers that
are traded on recognized U.S. exchanges or in the U.S. over-the-counter market.
Up to 10% of the fund's total assets may be invested in convertible bonds that
are rated below investment grade.
The fund may invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities.
The fund may purchase securities on a when-issued basis and may purchase or sell
securities for delayed delivery. The fund may lend its portfolio securities to
qualified broker-dealers or institutional investors in an amount up to 33 1/3%
of its total assets. The fund may also borrow from banks or through reverse
repurchase agreements for temporary or emergency purposes, but not in excess of
33 1/3% of its total assets. The fund may invest in securities of other
investment companies and may sell securities short "against the box."
THE FUND'S INVESTMENTS, RELATED RISKS AND LIMITATIONS
The following supplements the information contained in the Prospectus and
above concerning the fund's investments, related risks and limitations. Except
as otherwise indicated in the Prospectus or this SAI, the fund has established
no policy limitations on its ability to use the investments or techniques
discussed in these documents.
EQUITY SECURITIES. Equity securities include common stocks, most preferred
stocks and securities that are convertible into them, including common stock
purchase warrants and rights, equity interests in trusts, partnerships, joint
ventures or similar enterprises and depository receipts. Common stocks, the most
familiar type, represent an equity (ownership) interest in a corporation.
Preferred stock has certain fixed income features, like a bond, but
actually it is equity that is senior to a company's common stock. Convertible
bonds are fixed and variable rate debt obligations, which may include
debentures, notes and similar securities, that may be converted into or
exchanged for a prescribed amount of common stock of the same or a different
issuer within a particular period of time at a specified price or formula. Some
preferred stock also may be converted into or exchanged for common stock.
Depository receipts typically are issued by banks or trust companies and
evidence ownership of underlying equity securities.
While past performance does not guarantee future results, equity
securities historically have provided the greatest long-term growth potential in
a company. However, their prices generally fluctuate more than other securities
and reflect changes in a company's financial condition and in overall market and
economic conditions. Common stocks generally represent the riskiest investment
in a company. It is possible that the fund may experience a substantial or
complete loss on an individual equity investment. While this is possible with
bonds, it is less likely.
CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES. A convertible security is a bond, preferred stock
or other security that may be converted into or exchanged for a prescribed
amount of common stock of the same or a different issuer within a particular
period of time at a specified price or formula. Bonds generally are used by
corporations to borrow money from investors and include notes, debentures, money
market instruments and similar instruments and securities. The issuer pays the
investor a fixed or variable rate of interest and normally must repay the amount
borrowed on or before maturity. Convertible preferred stock has many of the same
features as convertible bonds. Many preferred stocks and some convertible bonds
are "perpetual" in that they have no maturity date.
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Convertible securities are subject to interest rate risk and credit risk.
Interest rate risk is the risk that interest rates will rise and that, as a
result, bond prices will fall, lowering the value of the fund's investments in
bonds. In general, convertible bonds having longer durations are more sensitive
to interest rate changes than are convertible securities with shorter durations.
Credit risk is the risk that an issuer may be unable or unwilling to pay
interest and/or principal on the bond. Credit risk can be affected by many
factors, including adverse changes in the issuer's own financial condition or in
economic conditions.
A convertible security entitles the holder to receive interest or
dividends until the convertible security matures or is redeemed, converted or
exchanged. Convertible securities have unique investment characteristics in that
they generally (1) have higher yields than common stocks, but lower yields than
comparable non-convertible securities, (2) are less subject to fluctuation in
value than the underlying stock because they have fixed income characteristics
and (3) provide the potential for capital appreciation if the market price of
the underlying common stock increases. While no securities investment is without
some risk, investments in convertible securities generally entail less risk than
the issuer's common stock. However, the extent to which such risk is reduced
depends in large measure upon the degree to which the convertible security sells
above its value as a fixed income security.
A convertible security may be subject to redemption at the option of the
issuer at a price established in the convertible security's governing
instrument. If a convertible security held by a fund is called for redemption,
the fund will be required to permit the issuer to redeem the security, convert
it into underlying common stock or sell it to a third party.
CREDIT RATINGS; NON-INVESTMENT GRADE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES. Moody's
Investors Service ("Moody's"), Standard & Poor's, a division of The McGraw-Hill
Companies, Inc. ("S&P"), and other rating agencies are private services that
provide ratings of the credit quality of bonds, debt obligations and certain
other securities, including convertible securities. A description of the ratings
assigned to corporate bonds by Moody's and S&P is included in the Appendix to
this SAI.
Credit ratings attempt to evaluate the safety of principal and interest
payments, but they do not evaluate the volatility of a debt security's value or
its liquidity and do not guarantee the performance of the issuer. Rating
agencies may fail to make timely changes in credit ratings in response to
subsequent events, so that an issuer's current financial condition may be better
or worse than the rating indicates. There is a risk that rating agencies may
downgrade a bond's rating. Subsequent to a bond's purchase by the fund, it may
cease to be rated or its rating may be reduced below the minimum rating required
for purchase by the fund. The fund may use these ratings in determining whether
to purchase, sell or hold a security. It should be emphasized, however, that
ratings are general and are not absolute standards of quality. Consequently,
securities with the same maturity, interest rate and rating may have different
market prices.
In addition to ratings assigned to individual bond issues, the applicable
sub-adviser will analyze interest rate trends and developments that may affect
individual issuers, including factors such as liquidity, profitability and asset
quality. The yields on bonds are dependent on a variety of factors, including
general money market conditions, general conditions in the bond market, the
financial condition of the issuer, the size of the offering, the maturity of the
obligation and its rating. There is a wide variation in the quality of bonds,
both within a particular classification and between classifications. An issuer's
obligations under its bonds are subject to the provisions of bankruptcy,
insolvency and other laws affecting the rights and remedies of bond holders or
other creditors of an issuer; litigation or other conditions may also adversely
affect the power or ability of issuers to meet their obligations for the payment
of interest and principal on their bonds.
Investment grade bonds are rated in one of the four highest rating
categories by Moody's, S&P, or comparably rated by another rating agency or, if
unrated, determined by a sub-adviser to be of comparable quality. Moody's
considers bonds rated Baa (its lowest investment grade rating) to have
speculative characteristics. This means that 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 for higher rated bonds.
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Non-investment grade bonds (commonly known as "junk bonds" and sometimes
referred to as "high yield bonds") are rated Ba or lower by Moody's, BB or lower
by S&P, comparably rated by another rating agency or, if unrated, determined by
a sub-adviser to be of comparable quality. The fund's investments in
non-investment grade bonds entail greater risk than its investments in higher
rated bonds. Non-investment grade bonds, which are sometimes referred to as
"high yield" bonds, are considered predominantly speculative with respect to the
issuer's ability to pay interest and repay principal and may involve significant
risk exposure to adverse conditions. Non-investment grade bonds generally offer
a higher current yield than that available for investment grade issues; however,
they involve greater risks, in that they are especially sensitive to adverse
changes in general economic conditions and in the industries in which the
issuers are engaged, to changes in the financial condition of the issuers and to
price fluctuations in response to changes in interest rates. During periods of
economic downturn or rising interest rates, highly leveraged issuers may
experience financial stress which could adversely affect their ability to make
payments of interest and principal and increase the possibility of default. In
addition, such issuers may not have more traditional methods of financing
available to them and may be unable to repay debt at maturity by refinancing.
The risk of loss due to default by such issuers is significantly greater because
such securities frequently are unsecured by collateral and will not receive
payment until more senior claims are paid in full.
The market for non-investment grade bonds, especially those of foreign
issuers, has expanded rapidly in recent years, which has been a period of
generally expanding growth and lower inflation. These securities will be
susceptible to greater risk when economic growth slows or reverses and when
inflation increases or deflation occurs. In the past, many lower rated bonds
experienced substantial price declines reflecting an expectation that many
issuers of such securities might experience financial difficulties. As a result,
the yields on lower rated bonds rose dramatically. However, such higher yields
did not reflect the value of the income stream that holders of such securities
expected, but rather the risk that holders of such securities could lose a
substantial portion of their value as a result of the issuers' financial
restructuring or defaults. There can be no assurance that such declines will not
recur.
The market for non-investment grade bonds generally is thinner and less
active than that for higher quality securities, which may limit the fund's
ability to sell such securities at fair value in response to changes in the
economy or financial markets. Adverse publicity and investor perceptions,
whether or not based on fundamental analysis, may also decrease the values and
liquidity of non-investment grade securities, especially in a thinly traded
market.
INVESTING IN FOREIGN SECURITIES. The fund may invest in U.S.
dollar-denominated equity securities of foreign issuers that are traded on
recognized U.S. exchanges or in the U.S. over-the-counter market. Securities of
foreign issuers may not be registered with the Securities and Exchange
Commission ("SEC"), and the issuers thereof may not be subject to its reporting
requirements. Accordingly, there may be less publicly available information
concerning foreign issuers of securities held by the fund than is available
concerning U.S. companies. Foreign companies are not generally subject to
uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards or to other
regulatory requirements comparable to those applicable to U.S. companies.
The fund may invest in foreign securities by purchasing American
Depository Receipts ("ADRs"). ADRs are receipts typically issued by a U.S. bank
or trust company evidencing ownership of the underlying securities. They
generally are in registered form, are denominated in U.S. dollars and are
designed for use in the U.S. securities markets. For purposes of the fund's
investment policies, ADRs are deemed to have the same classification as the
underlying securities they represent. Thus, an ADR representing ownership of
common stock will be treated as common stock.
ADRs are publicly traded on exchanges or over-the-counter in the United
States and are issued through "sponsored" or "unsponsored" arrangements. In a
sponsored ADR arrangement, the foreign issuer assumes the obligation to pay some
or all of the depository's transaction fees, whereas under an unsponsored
arrangement, the foreign issuer assumes no obligations and the depository's
transaction fees are paid directly by the ADR holders. In addition, less
information is available in the United States about an unsponsored ADR than
about a sponsored ADR.
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Investment income on certain foreign securities in which the fund may
invest may be subject to foreign withholding or other taxes that could reduce
the return on these securities. Tax treaties between the United States and
foreign countries, however, may reduce or eliminate the amount of foreign taxes
to which the fund would be subject.
ILLIQUID SECURITIES. The term "illiquid securities" means securities that
cannot be disposed of within seven days in the ordinary course of business at
approximately the amount at which the fund has valued the securities and
includes, among other things, purchased over-the-counter options, repurchase
agreements maturing in more than seven days and restricted securities other than
those the applicable sub-adviser has determined are liquid pursuant to
guidelines established by the Trust's board. The assets used as cover for
over-the-counter options written by the fund will be considered illiquid unless
the over-the-counter options are sold to qualified dealers who agree that the
fund may repurchase any over-the-counter options they write at a maximum price
to be calculated by a formula set forth in the option agreements. The cover for
an over-the-counter option written subject to this procedure would be considered
illiquid only to the extent that the maximum repurchase price under the formula
exceeds the intrinsic value of the option. The fund may not be able readily to
liquidate its investments in illiquid securities and may have to sell other
investments if necessary to raise cash to meet its obligations. The lack of a
liquid secondary market for illiquid securities may make it more difficult for
the fund to assign a value to those securities for purposes of valuing its
portfolio and calculating its net asset value.
Restricted securities are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended ("Securities Act"), and may be sold only in privately negotiated or
other exempted transactions or after a Securities Act registration statement has
become effective. Where registration is required, the fund may be obligated to
pay all or part of the registration expenses and a considerable period may
elapse between the time of the decision to sell and the time the fund may be
permitted to sell a security under an effective registration statement. If,
during such a period, adverse market conditions were to develop, the fund might
obtain a less favorable price than prevailed when it decided to sell.
Not all restricted securities are illiquid. A large institutional market
has developed for many U.S. and foreign securities that are not registered under
the Securities Act. Institutional investors generally will not seek to sell
these instruments to the general public, but instead will often depend either on
an efficient institutional market in which such unregistered securities can be
readily resold or on an issuer's ability to honor a demand for repayment.
Therefore, the fact that there are contractual or legal restrictions on resale
to the general public or certain institutions is not dispositive of the
liquidity of such investments.
Institutional markets for restricted securities also have developed as a
result of Rule 144A under the Securities Act, which establishes a "safe harbor"
from the registration requirements of the Securities Act for resales of certain
securities to qualified institutional buyers. Such markets include automated
systems for the trading, clearance and settlement of unregistered securities of
domestic and foreign issuers, such as the PORTAL System sponsored by the
National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. An insufficient number of
qualified institutional buyers interested in purchasing Rule 144A-eligible
restricted securities held by the fund, however, could affect adversely the
marketability of such portfolio securities, and the fund might be unable to
dispose of them promptly or at favorable prices.
The board has delegated the function of making day-to-day determinations
of liquidity to the sub-advisers pursuant to guidelines approved by the board. A
sub-adviser takes into account a number of factors in reaching liquidity
decisions, including (1) the frequency of trades for the security, (2) the
number of dealers that make quotes for the security, (3) the number of dealers
that have undertaken to make a market in the security, (4) the number of other
potential purchasers and (5) the nature of the security and how trading is
effected (e.g., the time needed to sell the security, how bids are solicited and
the mechanics of transfer). A sub-adviser monitors the liquidity of restricted
securities in the portion of the fund's portfolio that it manages and reports
periodically on such decisions to the board.
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Each sub-adviser also monitors the fund's holdings of illiquid securities
in the portion of the fund's investments that it manages. If the fund's holdings
of illiquid securities exceed its limitation on investments in illiquid
securities for any reason (such as a particular security becoming illiquid,
changes in the relative market values of liquid and illiquid portfolio
securities or shareholder redemptions), the applicable sub-adviser and Mitchell
Hutchins will consider what action would be in the best interests of the fund
and its shareholders. Such action may include engaging in an orderly disposition
of securities to reduce the fund's holdings of illiquid securities. However, the
fund is not required to dispose of illiquid securities under these
circumstances.
TEMPORARY AND DEFENSIVE INVESTMENTS; MONEY MARKET INSTRUMENTS. The fund
may invest in money market instruments for temporary or defensive purposes, to
reinvest cash collateral from its securities lending activities or as part of
its normal investment program. These investments, among other things, (1)
securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or one of its agencies or
instrumentalities, (2) debt obligations of banks, savings associations,
insurance companies and mortgage bankers, (3) commercial paper and notes,
including those with variable and floating rates of interest, (4) debt
obligations of foreign branches of U.S. banks, U.S. branches of foreign banks
and foreign branches of foreign banks, (5) debt obligations issued or guaranteed
by one or more foreign governments or any of their political subdivisions,
agencies or instrumentalities, including obligations of supranational entities,
(6) bonds issued by foreign issuers, (7) repurchase agreements and (8) other
investment companies that invest exclusively in money market instruments and
similar private investment vehicles.
U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. U.S. government securities include direct
obligations of the U.S. Treasury (such as Treasury bills, notes or bonds) and
obligations issued or guaranteed as to principal and interest (but not as to
market value) by the U.S. government, its agencies or its instrumentalities.
U.S. government securities include mortgage-backed securities issued or
guaranteed by government agencies or government-sponsored enterprises. Other
U.S. government securities may be backed by the full faith and credit of the
U.S. government or supported primarily or solely by the creditworthiness of the
government-related issuer or, in the case of mortgage-backed securities, by
pools of assets.
U.S. government securities also include separately traded principal and
interest components of securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury,
which are traded independently under the Separate Trading of Registered Interest
and Principal of Securities ("STRIPS") program. Under the STRIPS program, the
principal and interest components are individually numbered and separately
issued by the U.S. Treasury.
Treasury inflation-protected securities ("TIPS") (also known as
"inflation-indexed securities") are Treasury bonds on which the principal value
is adjusted daily in accordance with changes in the Consumer Price Index.
Interest on TIPS is payable semi-annually on the adjusted principal value. The
principal value of TIPS would decline during periods of deflation, but the
principal amount payable at maturity would not be less than the original par
amount. If inflation is lower than expected while the fund holds TIPS, the fund
may earn less on the TIPS than it would on conventional Treasury bonds. Any
increase in the value of TIPS is taxable in the year the increase occurs, even
though holders do not receive cash representing the increase at that time. See
"Taxes--Other Information."
INVESTMENTS IN OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANIES. The fund may invest in
securities of other investment companies, subject to limitations imposed by the
Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended ("Investment Company Act"). Among
other things, these limitations currently restrict the fund's aggregate
investments in other investment companies to no more than 10% of its total
assets. The fund's investment in certain private investment vehicles are not
subject to this restriction. The shares of other investment companies are
subject to the management fees and other expenses of those companies, and the
purchase of shares of some investment companies requires the payment of sales
loads and (in the case of closed-end investment companies) sometimes substantial
premiums above the value of such companies' portfolio securities. At the same
time, the fund would continue to pay its own management fees and expenses with
respect to all its investments, including shares of other investment companies.
The fund may invest in the shares of other investment companies when, in the
judgment of the applicable sub-adviser, the potential benefits of the investment
outweigh the payment of any management fees and expenses and, where applicable,
premium or sales load.
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REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. Repurchase agreements are transactions in which the
fund purchases securities or other obligations from a bank or securities dealer
(or its affiliate) and simultaneously commits to resell them to the counterparty
at an agreed-upon date or upon demand and at a price reflecting a market rate of
interest unrelated to the coupon rate or maturity of the purchased obligations.
The fund maintains custody of the underlying obligations prior to their
repurchase, either through its regular custodian or through a special
"tri-party" custodian or sub-custodian that maintains separate accounts for both
the fund and its counterparty. Thus, the obligation of the counterparty to pay
the repurchase price on the date agreed to or upon demand is, in effect, secured
by such obligations.
Repurchase agreements carry certain risks not associated with direct
investments in securities, including a possible decline in the market value of
the underlying obligations. If their value becomes less than the repurchase
price, plus any agreed-upon additional amount, the counterparty must provide
additional collateral so that at all times the collateral is at least equal to
the repurchase price plus any agreed-upon additional amount. The difference
between the total amount to be received upon repurchase of the obligations and
the price that was paid by the fund upon acquisition is accrued as interest and
included in its net investment income. The fund intends to enter into repurchase
agreements only in transactions with counterparties believed by Mitchell
Hutchins to present minimum credit risks.
REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. Reverse repurchase agreements involve the
sale of securities held by the fund subject to its agreement to repurchase the
securities at an agreed-upon date or upon demand and at a price reflecting a
market rate of interest. Reverse repurchase agreements are subject to the fund's
limitation on borrowings and may be entered into only with banks or securities
dealers or their affiliates. While a reverse repurchase agreement is
outstanding, the fund will maintain, in a segregated account with its custodian,
cash or liquid securities, marked to market daily, in an amount at least equal
to its obligations under the reverse repurchase agreement. See "The Fund's
Investments, Related Risks and Limitations--Segregated Accounts."
Reverse repurchase agreements involve the risk that the buyer of the
securities sold by the fund might be unable to deliver them when the fund seeks
to repurchase. If the buyer of securities under a reverse repurchase agreement
files for bankruptcy or becomes insolvent, the buyer or trustee or receiver may
receive an extension of time to determine whether to enforce the fund's
obligation to repurchase the securities, and the fund's use of the proceeds of
the reverse repurchase agreement may effectively be restricted pending such
decision.
LENDING OF PORTFOLIO SECURITIES. The fund is authorized to lend its
portfolio securities to broker-dealers or institutional investors that Mitchell
Hutchins deems qualified. Lending securities enables the fund to earn additional
income, but could result in a loss or delay in recovering these securities. The
borrower of the fund's portfolio securities must maintain acceptable collateral
with the fund's custodian in an amount, marked to market daily, at least equal
to the market value of the securities loaned, plus accrued interest and
dividends. Acceptable collateral is limited to cash, U.S. government securities
and irrevocable letters of credit that meet certain guidelines established by
Mitchell Hutchins. The fund may reinvest any cash collateral in money market
investments or other short-term liquid investments, including other investment
companies. The fund also may reinvest cash collateral in private investment
vehicles similar to money market funds, including one managed by Mitchell
Hutchins. In determining whether to lend securities to a particular
broker-dealer or institutional investor, Mitchell Hutchins will consider, and
during the period of the loan will monitor, all relevant facts and
circumstances, including the creditworthiness of the borrower. The fund will
retain authority to terminate any of its loans at any time. The fund may pay
reasonable fees in connection with a loan and may pay the borrower or placing
broker a negotiated portion of the interest earned on the reinvestment of cash
held as collateral. The fund will receive amounts equivalent to any dividends,
interest or other distributions on the securities loaned. The fund will regain
record ownership of loaned securities to exercise beneficial rights, such as
voting and subscription rights, when regaining such rights is considered to be
in the fund's interest.
Pursuant to procedures adopted by the board governing the fund's
securities lending program, PaineWebber has been retained to serve as lending
agent for the fund. The board also has authorized the fund to pay fees
(including fees calculated as a percentage of invested cash collateral) to
PaineWebber for these services. The board periodically reviews all portfolio
securities loan transactions for which PaineWebber acted as lending agent.
PaineWebber also has been approved as a borrower under the fund's securities
lending program.
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SHORT SALES "AGAINST THE BOX." The fund may engage in short sales of
securities it owns or has the right to acquire at no added cost through
conversion or exchange of other securities it owns (short sales "against the
box"). To make delivery to the purchaser in a short sale, the executing broker
borrows the securities being sold short on behalf of the fund, and the fund is
obligated to replace the securities borrowed at a date in the future. When the
fund sells short, it establishes a margin account with the broker effecting the
short sale and deposits collateral with the broker. In addition, the fund
maintains with its custodian, in a segregated account, the securities that could
be used to cover the short sale. The fund incurs transaction costs, including
interest expense, in connection with opening, maintaining and closing short
sales against the box.
The fund might make a short sale "against the box" to hedge against market
risks when a sub-adviser believes that the price of a security may decline,
thereby causing a decline in the value of a security owned by the fund or a
security convertible into or exchangeable for a security owned by the fund. In
such case, any loss in the fund's long position after the short sale should be
reduced by a gain in the short position. Conversely, any gain in the long
position should be reduced by a loss in the short position. The extent to which
gains or losses in the long position are reduced will depend upon the amount of
the securities sold short relative to the amount of securities the fund owns,
either directly or indirectly, and in the case where the fund owns convertible
securities, changes in the investment value or conversion premiums of such
securities.
WHEN-ISSUED AND DELAYED DELIVERY SECURITIES. The fund may purchase
securities on a "when-issued" basis or may purchase or sell securities for
"delayed delivery," i.e., for issuance or delivery to or by the fund later than
the normal settlement date for such securities at a stated price and yield. The
fund generally would not pay for such securities or start earning interest on
them until they are received. However, when the fund undertakes a when-issued or
delayed delivery obligation, it immediately assumes the risks of ownership,
including the risks of price fluctuation. Failure of the issuer to deliver a
security purchased by the fund on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis may
result in the fund's incurring or missing an opportunity to make an alternative
investment. Depending on market conditions, the fund's when-issued and delayed
delivery purchase commitments could cause its net asset value per share to be
more volatile, because such securities may increase the amount by which the
fund's total assets, including the value of when-issued and delayed delivery
securities held by the fund, exceeds its net assets.
A security purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis is
recorded as an asset on the commitment date and is subject to changes in market
value, generally based upon changes in the level of interest rates. Thus,
fluctuation in the value of the security from the time of the commitment date
will affect the fund's net asset value. When the fund commits to purchase
securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, its custodian segregates
assets to cover the amount of the commitment. See "The Fund's Investments,
Related Risks and Limitations--Segregated Accounts." The fund's when-issued and
delayed delivery purchase commitments could cause its net asset value per share
to be more volatile. The fund may sell the right to acquire the security prior
to delivery if a sub-adviser deems it advantageous to do so, which may result in
a gain or loss to the fund.
COUNTERPARTIES. The fund may be exposed to the risk of financial failure
or insolvency of another party. To help lessen those risks, each sub-adviser,
subject to the supervision of the fund's board, monitors and evaluates the
creditworthiness of the parties with which the fund does business.
SEGREGATED ACCOUNTS. When the fund enters into certain transactions that
involve obligations to make future payments to third parties, including the
purchase of securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis and reverse
repurchase agreements, it will maintain with an approved custodian in a
segregated account cash or liquid securities, marked to market daily, in an
amount at least equal to the fund's obligation or commitment under such
transactions. As described below under "Strategies Using Derivative
Instruments," segregated accounts may also be required in connection with
certain transactions involving options, futures or swaps.
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INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS OF THE FUND
FUNDAMENTAL LIMITATIONS. The following investment limitations cannot be
changed for the fund without the affirmative vote of the lesser of (a) more than
50% of its outstanding shares of the fund or (b) 67% or more of the shares
present at a shareholders' meeting if more than 50% of its outstanding shares
are represented at the meeting in person or by proxy. If a percentage
restriction is adhered to at the time of an investment or transaction, a later
increase or decrease in percentage resulting from changing values of portfolio
securities or amount of total assets will not be considered a violation of any
of the following limitations.
The fund will not:
(1) purchase securities of any one issuer if, as a result, more than 5% of
the fund's total assets would be invested in securities of that issuer or the
fund would own or hold more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of
that issuer, except that up to 25% of the fund's total assets may be invested
without regard to this limitation, and except that this limitation does not
apply to securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies
and instrumentalities or to securities issued by other investment companies.
The following interpretation applies to, but is not a part of, this
fundamental limitation: Mortgage- and asset-backed securities will not be
considered to have been issued by the same issuer by reason of the securities
having the same sponsor, and mortgage- and asset-backed securities issued by a
finance or other special purpose subsidiary that are not guaranteed by the
parent company will be considered to be issued by a separate issuer from the
parent company.
(2) purchase any security if, as a result of that purchase, 25% or more of
the fund's total assets would be invested in securities of issuers having their
principal business activities in the same industry, except that this limitation
does not apply to securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its
agencies or instrumentalities or to municipal securities.
(3) issue senior securities or borrow money, except as permitted under the
Investment Company Act and then not in excess of 33 1/3% of the fund's total
assets (including the amount of the senior securities issued but reduced by any
liabilities not constituting senior securities) at the time of the issuance or
borrowing, except that the fund may borrow up to an additional 5% of its total
assets (not including the amount borrowed) for temporary or emergency purposes.
(4) make loans, except through loans of portfolio securities or through
repurchase agreements, provided that for purposes of this restriction, the
acquisition of bonds, debentures, other debt securities or instruments, or
participations or other interests therein and investments in government
obligations, commercial paper, certificates of deposit, bankers' acceptances or
similar instruments will not be considered the making of a loan.
(5) engage in the business of underwriting securities of other issuers,
except to the extent that the fund might be considered an underwriter under the
federal securities laws in connection with its disposition of portfolio
securities.
(6) purchase or sell real estate, except that investments in securities of
issuers that invest in real estate and investments in mortgage-backed
securities, mortgage participations or other instruments supported by interests
in real estate are not subject to this limitation, and except that the fund may
exercise rights under agreements relating to such securities, including the
right to enforce security interests and to hold real estate acquired by reason
of such enforcement until that real estate can be liquidated in an orderly
manner.
(7) purchase or sell physical commodities unless acquired as a result of
owning securities or other instruments, but the fund may purchase, sell or enter
into financial options and futures, forward and spot currency contracts, swap
transactions and other financial contracts or derivative instruments.
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NON-FUNDAMENTAL LIMITATIONS. The following investment restrictions are
non-fundamental and may be changed by the vote of the board without shareholder
approval. If a percentage restriction is adhered to at the time of an investment
or transaction, a later increase or decrease in percentage resulting from
changing values of portfolio securities or amount of total assets will not be
considered a violation of any of the following limitations.
The fund will not:
(1) invest more than 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities, a term
which means securities that cannot be disposed of within seven days in the
ordinary course of business at approximately the amount at which it has valued
the securities and includes, among other things, repurchase agreements maturing
in more than seven days.
(2) purchase portfolio securities while borrowings in excess of 5% of its
total assets are outstanding.
(3) purchase securities on margin, except for short-term credit necessary
for clearance of portfolio transactions and except that the fund may make margin
deposits in connection with its use of financial options and futures, forward
and spot currency contracts, swap transactions and other financial contracts or
derivative instruments.
(4) engage in short sales of securities or maintain a short position,
except that the fund may (a) sell short "against the box" and (b) maintain short
positions in connection with its use of financial options and futures, forward
and spot currency contracts, swap transactions and other financial contracts or
derivative instruments.
(5) purchase securities of other investment companies, except to the
extent permitted by the Investment Company Act and except that this limitation
does not apply to securities received or acquired as dividends, through offers
of exchange, or as a result of reorganization, consolidation, or merger.
STRATEGIES USING DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS. Each sub-adviser may use a
variety of financial instruments ("Derivative Instruments"), including certain
options, futures contracts (sometimes referred to as "futures"), and options on
futures contracts and swap transactions. The fund may enter into transactions
involving one or more types of Derivative Instruments under which the full value
of its portfolio is at risk. Under normal circumstances, however, the fund's use
of these instruments will place at risk a much smaller portion of its assets.
The particular Derivative Instruments that may be used by the fund are described
below.
The fund might not use any Derivative Instruments or derivative
strategies, and there can be no assurance that using any strategy will succeed.
If a sub-adviser is incorrect in its judgment on market values, interest rates
or other economic factors in using a Derivative Instrument or strategy, the fund
may have lower net income and a net loss on the investment.
OPTIONS ON EQUITY AND DEBT SECURITIES -- A call option is a short-term
contract pursuant to which the purchaser of the option, in return for a premium,
has the right to buy the security underlying the option at a specified price at
any time during the term of the option or at specified times or at the
expiration of the option, depending on the type of option involved. The writer
of the call option, who receives the premium, has the obligation, upon exercise
of the option during the option term, to deliver the underlying security against
payment of the exercise price. A put option is a similar contract that gives its
purchaser, in return for a premium, the right to sell the underlying security at
a specified price during the option term or at specified times or at the
expiration of the option, depending on the type of option involved. The writer
of the put option, who receives the premium, has the obligation, upon exercise
of the option during the option term, to buy the underlying security at the
exercise price.
OPTIONS ON SECURITIES INDICES -- A securities index assigns relative
values to the securities included in the index and fluctuates with changes in
the market values of those securities. A securities index option operates in the
same way as a more traditional securities option, except that exercise of a
securities index option is effected with
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cash payment and does not involve delivery of securities. Thus, upon exercise of
a securities index option, the purchaser will realize, and the writer will pay,
an amount based on the difference between the exercise price and the closing
price of the securities index.
SECURITIES INDEX FUTURES CONTRACTS -- A securities index futures contract
is a bilateral agreement pursuant to which one party agrees to accept, and the
other party agrees to make, delivery of an amount of cash equal to a specified
dollar amount times the difference between the securities index value at the
close of trading of the contract and the price at which the futures contract is
originally struck. No physical delivery of the securities comprising the index
is made. Generally, contracts are closed out prior to the expiration date of the
contract.
INTEREST RATE FUTURES CONTRACTS -- Interest rate futures contracts are
bilateral agreements pursuant to which one party agrees to make, and the other
party agrees to accept, delivery of a specified type of debt security at a
specified future time and at a specified price. Although such futures contracts
by their terms 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.
OPTIONS ON FUTURES CONTRACTS -- Options on futures contracts are similar to
options on securities, except that an option on a futures contract gives the
purchaser the right, in return for the premium, 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), rather than to purchase or sell a security, at a
specified price at any time during the option term. Upon exercise of the option,
the delivery of the futures position to the holder of the option will be
accompanied by delivery of the accumulated balance that represents the amount by
which the market price of the futures contract 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
future. The writer of an option, upon exercise, will assume a short position in
the case of a call and a long position in the case of a put.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF STRATEGIES USING DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS. The fund
may use Derivative Instruments to attempt to hedge its portfolio and also to
attempt to enhance income or return or realize gains or to manage the duration
of its bond investments. For example, the fund may use Derivative Instruments to
simulate full investment by the fund while retaining a cash balance for fund
management purposes (such as to provide liquidity to meet anticipated
shareholder sales of fund shares and for fund operating expenses), to facilitate
trading, or to enhance returns. In addition, the fund may use Derivative
Instruments for tax-management purposes if a sub-adviser believes this would be
advantageous to the fund.
Hedging strategies can be broadly categorized as "short hedges" and "long
hedges." A short hedge is a purchase or sale of a Derivative Instrument intended
partially or fully to offset potential declines in the value of one or more
investments held in the fund's portfolio. Thus, in a short hedge the fund takes
a position in a Derivative Instrument whose price is expected to move in the
opposite direction of the price of the investment being hedged. For example, the
fund might purchase a put option on a security to hedge against a potential
decline in the value of that security. If the price of the security declined
below the exercise price of the put, the fund could exercise the put and thus
limit its loss below the exercise price to the premium paid plus transaction
costs. In the alternative, because the value of the put option can be expected
to increase as the value of the underlying security declines, the fund might be
able to close out the put option and realize a gain to offset the decline in the
value of the security.
Conversely, a long hedge is a purchase or sale of a Derivative Instrument
intended partially or fully to offset potential increases in the acquisition
cost of one or more investments that the fund intends to acquire. Thus, in a
long hedge, the fund takes a position in a Derivative Instrument whose price is
expected to move in the same direction as the price of the prospective
investment being hedged. For example, the fund might purchase a call option on a
security it intends to purchase in order to hedge against an increase in the
cost of the security. If the price of the security increased above the exercise
price of the call, the fund could exercise the call and thus limit its
acquisition cost to the exercise price plus the premium paid and transaction
costs. Alternatively, the fund might be able to offset the price increase by
closing out an appreciated call option and realizing a gain.
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The fund may purchase and write (sell) straddles on securities or indices
of securities. A long straddle is a combination of a call and a put option
purchased on the same security or on the same futures contract, where the
exercise price of the put is equal to the exercise price of the call. The fund
might enter into a long straddle when a sub-adviser believes it likely that the
prices of the securities will be more volatile during the term of the option
than the option pricing implies. A short straddle is a combination of a call and
a put written on the same security where the exercise price of the put is equal
to the exercise price of the call. The fund might enter into a short straddle
when a sub-adviser believes it unlikely that the prices of the securities will
be as volatile during the term of the option as the option pricing implies.
Derivative Instruments on securities generally are used to hedge against
price movements in one or more particular securities positions that the fund
owns or intends to acquire. Derivative Instruments on stock indices, in
contrast, generally are used to hedge against price movements in broad equity
market sectors in which the fund has invested or expects to invest. Derivative
Instruments on debt securities may be used to hedge either individual securities
or broad fixed income market sectors.
Income strategies using Derivative Instruments may include the writing of
covered options to obtain the related option premiums. Return or gain strategies
may include using Derivative Instruments to increase or decrease the fund's
exposure to different asset classes without buying or selling the underlying
instruments. The fund also may use derivatives to simulate full investment by
the fund while maintaining a cash balance for fund management purposes (such as
to provide liquidity to meet anticipated shareholder sales of fund shares and
for fund operating expenses).
The use of Derivative Instruments is subject to applicable regulations of
the SEC, the several options and futures exchanges upon which they are traded
and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC"). In addition, the fund's
ability to use Derivative Instruments may be limited by tax considerations. See
"Taxes."
In addition to the products, strategies and risks described below and in
the Prospectus, a sub-adviser may discover additional opportunities in
connection with Derivative Instruments and with hedging, income, return and gain
strategies. These new opportunities may become available as regulatory
authorities broaden the range of permitted transactions and as new Derivative
Instruments and techniques are developed. Each sub-adviser may use these
opportunities for the fund to the extent that they are consistent with the
fund's investment objective and permitted by its investment limitations and
applicable regulatory authorities. The fund's Prospectus or this SAI will be
supplemented to the extent that new products or techniques involve materially
different risks than those described below or in the Prospectus.
SPECIAL RISKS OF STRATEGIES USING DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS. The use of
Derivative Instruments involves special considerations and risks, as described
below. Risks pertaining to particular Derivative Instruments are described in
the sections that follow.
(1) Successful use of most Derivative Instruments depends upon the ability of
a sub-adviser to predict movements of the overall securities and interest rate
markets, which requires different skills than predicting changes in the prices
of individual securities. While each sub-adviser is experienced in the use of
Derivative Instruments, there can be no assurance that any particular strategy
adopted will succeed.
(2) There might be imperfect correlation, or even no correlation, between
price movements of a Derivative Instrument and price movements of the
investments that are being hedged. For example, if the value of a Derivative
Instrument used in a short hedge increased by less than the decline in value of
the hedged investment, the hedge would not be fully successful. Such a lack of
correlation might occur due to factors affecting the markets in which Derivative
Instruments are traded, rather than the value of the investments being hedged.
The effectiveness of hedges using Derivative Instruments on indices will depend
on the degree of correlation between price movements in the index and price
movements in the securities being hedged.
(3) Hedging strategies, if successful, can reduce risk of loss by wholly or
partially offsetting the negative effect of unfavorable price movements in the
investments being hedged. However, hedging strategies can also
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reduce opportunity for gain by offsetting the positive effect of favorable price
movements in the hedged investments. For example, if the fund entered into a
short hedge because a sub-adviser projected a decline in the price of a security
in the fund's portfolio, and the price of that security increased instead, the
gain from that increase might be wholly or partially offset by a decline in the
price of the Derivative Instrument. Moreover, if the price of the Derivative
Instrument declined by more than the increase in the price of the security, the
fund could suffer a loss. In either such case, the fund would have been in a
better position had it not hedged at all.
(4) As described below, the fund might be required to maintain assets as
"cover," maintain segregated accounts or make margin payments when it takes
positions in Derivative Instruments involving obligations to third parties
(i.e., Derivative Instruments other than purchased options). If the fund were
unable to close out its positions in such Derivative Instruments, it might be
required to continue to maintain such assets or accounts or make such payments
until the positions expired or matured. These requirements might impair the
fund's ability to sell a portfolio security or make an investment at a time when
it would otherwise be favorable to do so, or require that the fund sell a
portfolio security at a disadvantageous time. The fund's ability to close out a
position in a Derivative Instrument prior to expiration or maturity depends on
the existence of a liquid secondary market or, in the absence of such a market,
the ability and willingness of a counterparty to enter into a transaction
closing out the position. Therefore, there is no assurance that any hedging
position can be closed out at a time and price that is favorable to the fund.
COVER FOR STRATEGIES USING DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS. Transactions using
Derivative Instruments, other than purchased options, expose the fund to an
obligation to another party. The fund will not enter into any such transactions
unless it owns either (1) an offsetting ("covered") position in securities or
other options or futures contracts or (2) cash or liquid securities with a value
sufficient at all times to cover its potential obligations to the extent not
covered as provided in (1) above. The fund will comply with SEC guidelines
regarding cover for such transactions and will, if the guidelines so require,
set aside cash or liquid securities in a segregated account with its custodian
in the prescribed amount.
Assets used as cover or held in a segregated account cannot be sold while
the position in the corresponding Derivative Instrument is open, unless they are
replaced with similar assets. As a result, committing a large portion of the
fund's assets to cover positions or to segregated accounts could impede
portfolio management or the fund's ability to meet redemption requests or other
current obligations.
OPTIONS. The fund may purchase put and call options, and write (sell)
covered put or call options on equity and debt securities and stock indices. The
purchase of call options may serve as a long hedge, and the purchase of put
options may serve as a short hedge. The fund may also use options to attempt to
enhance return or realize gains by increasing or reducing its exposure to an
asset class without purchasing or selling the underlying securities. Writing
covered put or call options can enable the fund to enhance income by reason of
the premiums paid by the purchasers of such options. Writing covered call
options serves as a limited short hedge, because declines in the value of the
hedged investment would be offset to the extent of the premium received for
writing the option. However, if the security appreciates to a price higher than
the exercise price of the call option, it can be expected that the option will
be exercised and the fund will be obligated to sell the security at less than
its market value. Writing covered put options serves as a limited long hedge,
because increases in the value of the hedged investment would be offset to the
extent of the premium received for writing the option. However, if the security
depreciates to a price lower than the exercise price of the put option, it can
be expected that the put option will be exercised and the fund will be obligated
to purchase the security at more than its market value. The securities or other
assets used as cover for over-the-counter options written by the fund would be
considered illiquid to the extent described under "The Fund's Investments,
Related Risks and Limitations--Illiquid Securities."
The value of an option position will reflect, among other things, the
current market value of the underlying investment, the time remaining until
expiration, the relationship of the exercise price to the market price of the
underlying investment, the historical price volatility of the underlying
investment and general market conditions. Options normally have expiration dates
of up to nine months. Generally, over-the-counter options on debt securities are
European-style options. This means that the option can only be exercised
immediately prior to its expiration. This is in contrast to American-style
options that may be exercised at any time. There are also other types of options
that may be exercised on certain specified dates before expiration. Options that
expire unexercised have no value.
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The fund may effectively terminate its right or obligation under an option
by entering into a closing transaction. For example, the fund may terminate its
obligation under a call or put option that it had written by purchasing an
identical call or put option; this is known as a closing purchase transaction.
Conversely, the fund may terminate a position in a put or call option it had
purchased by writing an identical put or call option; this is known as a closing
sale transaction. Closing transactions permit the fund to realize profits or
limit losses on an option position prior to its exercise or expiration.
The fund may purchase and write both exchange-traded and over-the-counter
options. Currently, many options on equity securities (stocks) are
exchange-traded. Exchange markets for options on debt securities exist but are
relatively new, and these instruments are primarily traded on the
over-the-counter market. Exchange-traded options in the United States are issued
by a clearing organization affiliated with the exchange on which the option is
listed that, in effect, guarantees completion of every exchange-traded option
transaction. In contrast, over-the-counter options are contracts between the
fund and its counterparty (usually a securities dealer or a bank) with no
clearing organization guarantee. Thus, when the fund purchases or writes an
over-the-counter option, it relies on the counterparty to make or take delivery
of the underlying investment upon exercise of the option. Failure by the
counterparty to do so would result in the loss of any premium paid by the fund
as well as the loss of any expected benefit of the transaction.
The fund's ability to establish and close out positions in exchange-traded
options depends on the existence of a liquid market. The fund intends to
purchase or write only those exchange-traded options for which there appears to
be a liquid secondary market. However, there can be no assurance that such a
market will exist at any particular time. Closing transactions can be made for
over-the-counter options only by negotiating directly with the counterparty, or
by a transaction in the secondary market if any such market exists. Although the
fund will enter into over-the-counter options only with counterparties that are
expected to be capable of entering into closing transactions with the fund,
there is no assurance that the fund will in fact be able to close out an
over-the-counter option position at a favorable price prior to expiration. In
the event of insolvency of the counterparty, the fund might be unable to close
out an over-the-counter option position at any time prior to its expiration.
If the fund were unable to effect a closing transaction for an option it
had purchased, it would have to exercise the option to realize any profit. The
inability to enter into a closing purchase transaction for a covered put or call
option written by the fund could cause material losses because the fund would be
unable to sell the investment used as cover for the written option until the
option expires or is exercised.
The fund may purchase and write put and call options on indices in much the
same manner as the more traditional options discussed above, except the index
options may serve as a hedge against overall fluctuations in a securities market
(or market sector) rather than anticipated increases or decreases in the value
of a particular security.
LIMITATIONS ON THE USE OF OPTIONS. The fund's use of options is governed by
the following guidelines, which can be changed by the board without shareholder
vote:
(1) The fund may purchase a put or call option, including any straddle or
spread, only if the value of its premium, when aggregated with the premiums on
all other options held by the fund, does not exceed 5% of its total assets.
(2) The aggregate value of underlying securities on which the fund writes
covered calls will not exceed 50% of its total assets.
(3) To the extent cash or cash equivalents, including U.S. government
securities, are maintained in a segregated account to collateralize options
written on securities or stock indices, the fund will limit collateralization to
20% of its net assets.
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FUTURES. The fund may purchase and sell stock index futures contracts and
interest rate future contracts. The fund may also purchase put and call options,
and write covered put and call options, on futures in which it is allowed to
invest. The purchase of futures or call options thereon can serve as a long
hedge, and the sale of futures or the purchase of put options thereon can serve
as a short hedge. Writing covered call options on futures contracts can serve as
a limited short hedge, and writing covered put options on futures contracts can
serve as a limited long hedge, using a strategy similar to that used for writing
covered options on securities or indices. In addition, the fund may purchase or
sell futures contracts or purchase options thereon to increase or reduce its
exposure to an asset class without purchasing or selling the underlying
securities, either as a hedge or to enhance return or realize gains.
Futures strategies also can be used to manage the average duration of the
fund's bond portfolio. If a sub-adviser wishes to shorten the average duration
of the fund's bond portfolio, the fund may sell a futures contract or a call
option thereon, or purchase a put option on that futures contract. If a
sub-adviser wishes to lengthen the average duration of the fund's bond
portfolio, the fund may buy a futures contract or a call option thereon, or sell
a put option thereon.
The fund may also write put options on futures contracts while at the same
time purchasing call options on the same futures contracts in order
synthetically to create a long futures contract position. Such options would
have the same strike prices and expiration dates. The fund will engage in this
strategy only when it is more advantageous to the fund than is purchasing the
futures contract.
No price is paid upon entering into a futures contract. Instead, at the
inception of a futures contract the fund is required to deposit in a segregated
account with its custodian, in the name of the futures broker through whom the
transaction was effected, "initial margin" consisting of cash, obligations of
the United States or obligations fully guaranteed as to principal and interest
by the United States, in an amount generally equal to 10% or less of the
contract value. Margin must also be deposited when writing a call option on a
futures contract, in accordance with applicable exchange rules. Unlike margin in
securities transactions, initial margin on futures contracts does not represent
a borrowing, but rather is in the nature of a performance bond or good-faith
deposit that is returned to the fund at the termination of the transaction if
all contractual obligations have been satisfied. Under certain circumstances,
such as periods of high volatility, the fund may be required by an exchange to
increase the level of its initial margin payment, and initial margin
requirements might be increased generally in the future by regulatory action.
Subsequent "variation margin" payments are made to and from the futures
broker daily as the value of the futures position varies, a process known as
"marking to market." Variation margin does not involve borrowing, but rather
represents a daily settlement of the fund's obligations to or from a futures
broker. When the fund purchases an option on a future, the premium paid plus
transaction costs is all that is at risk. In contrast, when the fund purchases
or sells a futures contract or writes a call option thereon, it is subject to
daily variation margin calls that could be substantial in the event of adverse
price movements. If the fund has insufficient cash to meet daily variation
margin requirements, it might need to sell securities at a time when such sales
are disadvantageous.
Holders and writers of futures positions and options on futures can enter
into offsetting closing transactions, similar to closing transactions on
options, by selling or purchasing, respectively, an instrument identical to the
instrument held or written. Positions in futures and options on futures may be
closed only on an exchange or board of trade that provides a secondary market.
The fund intends to enter into futures transactions only on exchanges or boards
of trade where there appears to be a liquid secondary market. However, there can
be no assurance that such a market will exist for a particular contract at a
particular time.
Under certain circumstances, futures exchanges may establish daily limits
on the amount that the price of a future or related option can vary from the
previous day's settlement price; once that limit is reached, no trades may be
made that day at a price beyond the limit. Daily price limits do not limit
potential losses because prices could move to the daily limit for several
consecutive days with little or no trading, thereby preventing liquidation of
unfavorable positions.
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If the fund were unable to liquidate a futures or related options position
due to the absence of a liquid secondary market or the imposition of price
limits, it could incur substantial losses. The fund would continue to be subject
to market risk with respect to the position. In addition, except in the case of
purchased options, the fund would continue to be required to make daily
variation margin payments and might be required to maintain the position being
hedged by the future or option or to maintain cash or securities in a segregated
account.
Certain characteristics of the futures market might increase the risk that
movements in the prices of futures contracts or related options might not
correlate perfectly with movements in the prices of the investments being
hedged. For example, all participants in the futures and related options markets
are subject to daily variation margin calls and might be compelled to liquidate
futures or related options positions whose prices are moving unfavorably to
avoid being subject to further calls. These liquidations could increase price
volatility of the instruments and distort the normal price relationship between
the futures or options and the investments being hedged. Also, because initial
margin deposit requirements in the futures market are less onerous than margin
requirements in the securities markets, there might be increased participation
by speculators in the futures markets. This participation also might cause
temporary price distortions. In addition, activities of large traders in both
the futures and securities markets involving arbitrage, "program trading" and
other investment strategies might result in temporary price distortions.
LIMITATIONS ON THE USE OF FUTURES AND RELATED OPTIONS. The fund's use of
futures and related options is governed by the following guidelines, which can
be changed by the board without shareholder vote:
(1) The aggregate initial margin and premiums on futures contracts and
options on futures positions that are not for bona fide hedging purposes (as
defined by the CFTC) (excluding the amount by which options are "in-the-money")
may not exceed 5% of its net assets.
(2) The aggregate premiums paid on all options (including options on
securities, stock or bond indices and options on futures contracts) purchased by
the fund that are held at any time will not exceed 20% of its net assets.
(3) The aggregate margin deposits on all futures contracts and options
thereon held at any time by the fund will not exceed 5% of its total assets.
SWAP TRANSACTIONS. The fund may enter into swap transactions, which include
swaps, caps, floors and collars relating to interest rates, securities or other
instruments. Interest rate swaps involve an agreement between two parties to
exchange payments that are based, for example, on variable and fixed rates of
interest and that are calculated on the basis of a specified amount of principal
(the "notional principal amount") for a specified period of time. Interest rate
cap and floor transactions involve an agreement between two parties in which the
first party agrees to make payments to the counterparty when a designated market
interest rate goes above (in the case of a cap) or below (in the case of a
floor) a designated level on predetermined dates or during a specified time
period. Interest rate collar transactions involve an agreement between two
parties in which payments are made when a designated market interest rate either
goes above a designated ceiling level or goes below a designated floor level on
predetermined dates or during a specified time period. Equity swaps or other
swaps relating to securities or other instruments are also similar, but they are
based on changes in the value of the underlying securities or instruments. For
example, an equity swap might involve an exchange of the value of a particular
security or securities index in a certain notional amount for the value of
another security or index or for the value of interest on that notional amount
at a specified fixed or variable rate.
The fund may enter into interest rate swap transactions to preserve a
return or spread on a particular investment or portion of its bond portfolio or
to protect against any increase in the price of secu rities it anticipates
purchasing at a later date. The fund may use interest rate swaps, caps, floors
and collars as a hedge on either an asset-based or liability-based basis,
depending on whether it is hedging its assets or its liabilities. Interest rate
swap transactions are subject to risks comparable to those described above with
respect to other derivatives strategies.
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The fund will usually enter into swaps on a net basis, i.e., the two
payment streams are netted out, with the fund receiving or paying, as the case
may be, only the net amount of the two payments. Since segregated accounts will
be established with respect to such transactions, each sub-adviser believes such
obligations do not constitute senior securities and, accordingly, will not treat
them as being subject to the fund's borrowing restrictions. The net amount of
the excess, if any, of the fund's obligations over its entitlements with respect
to each swap will be accrued on a daily basis, and appropriate fund assets
having an aggregate net asset value at least equal to the accrued excess will be
maintained in a segregated account as described above in "Investment Policies
and Restrictions -- Segregated Accounts." The fund also will establish and
maintain such segregated accounts with respect to its total obligations under
any swaps that are not entered into on a net basis.
The fund will enter into interest rate swap transactions only with banks
and recognized securities dealers or their respective affiliates believed by
each sub-adviser to present minimal credit risk in accordance with guidelines
established by the fund's board. If there is a default by the other party to
such a transaction, the fund will have to rely on its contractual remedies
(which may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency or similar laws) pursuant to the
agreements related to the transaction.
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ORGANIZATION OF THE TRUST; TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS; PRINCIPAL HOLDERS
AND MANAGEMENT OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES
The Trust was formed on November 21, 1986, as a business trust under the
laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Trust has seven operating series
and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest,
par value of $0.001 per share, of existing or future series.
The Trust is governed by a board of trustees which oversees its operations
and which is authorized to establish additional series. The trustees and
executive officers of the Trust, their ages, business addresses and principal
occupations during the past five years are:
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Margo N. Alexander*+; 53 Trustee and President Mrs. Alexander is chairman (since March
1999), and a director of Mitchell
Hutchins (since January 1995), and an
executive vice president and a director
of PaineWebber (since March 1984). She
was chief executive officer of Mitchell
Hutchins from January 1995 to October
2000. Mrs. Alexander is president and a
director or trustee of 30 investment
companies for which Mitchell Hutchins,
PaineWebber or one of their affiliates
serves as investment adviser.
Richard Q. Armstrong; 65 Trustee Mr. Armstrong is chairman and principal
R.Q.A. Enterprises of R.Q.A. Enterprises (management
One Old Church Road consulting firm (since April 1991 and
Unit #6 principal occupation since March 1995).
Greenwich, CT 06830 Mr. Armstrong was chairman of the board,
chief executive officer and co-owner of
Adirondack Beverages (producer and
distributor of soft drinks and
sparkling/still waters) (October
1993-March 1995). He was a partner of The
New England Consulting Group (management
consulting firm) (December 1992-September
1993). He was managing director of LVMH
U.S. Corporation (U.S. subsidiary of the
French luxury goods conglomerate, Louis
Vuitton Moet Hennessey Corporation)
(1987-1991) and chairman of its wine and
spirits subsidiary, Schieffelin &
Somerset Company (1987-1991). Mr.
Armstrong is a director or trustee of 29
investment companies for which Mitchell
Hutchins, PaineWebber or one of their
affiliates serves as investment adviser.
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E. Garrett Bewkes, Jr.** +; 74 Trustee and Chairman of Mr. Bewkes is a director of Paine Webber
the Board of Trustees Group Inc. ("PW Group") (holding company
of PaineWebber and Mitchell Hutchins).
Prior to 1996, he was a consultant to PW
Group. He serves as a consultant to
PaineWebber (since May 1999). Prior to
1988, he was chairman of the board,
president and chief executive officer of
American Bakeries Company. Mr. Bewkes is
a director of Interstate Bakeries
Corporation. Mr. Bewkes is a director or
trustee of 40 investment companies for
which Mitchell Hutchins, PaineWebber or
one of their affiliates serves as
investment adviser.
Richard R. Burt; 53 Trustee Mr. Burt is chairman of IEP Advisors, LLP
1275 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. (international investments and consulting
Washington, DC 20004 firm) (since March 1994) and a partner of
McKinsey & Company (management consulting
firm) (since 1991). He is also a director
of Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.
(agricultural commodities), Hollinger
International Co. (publishing), Homestake
Mining Corp. (gold mining), six
investment companies in the Deutsche Bank
family of funds, nine investment
companies in the Flag Investors family of
funds, The Central European Fund, Inc.
and The Germany Fund, Inc., vice chairman
of Anchor Gaming (provides technology to
gaming and wagering industry) (since July
1999) and chairman of Weirton Steel Corp.
(makes and finishes steel products)
(since April 1996). He was the chief
negotiator in the Strategic Arms
Reduction Talks with the former Soviet
Union (1989-1991) and the U.S. Ambassador
to the Federal Republic of Germany
(1985-1989). Mr. Burt is a director or
trustee of 29 investment companies for
which Mitchell Hutchins, PaineWebber or
one of their affiliates serves as
investment adviser.
Meyer Feldberg; 58 Trustee Mr. Feldberg is Dean and Professor of
Columbia University Management of the Graduate School of
101 Uris Hall Business, Columbia University. Prior to
New York, NY 10027 1989, he was pres- dent of the Illinois
Institute of Technology. Dean Feldberg is
also a director of Primedia, Inc.
(publishing), Federated Department
Stores, Inc. (operator of department
stores) and Revlon, Inc. (cosmetics).
Dean Feldberg is a director or trustee of
37 investment companies for which
Mitchell Hutchins, PaineWebber or one of
their affiliates serves as investment
adviser.
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NAME AND ADDRESS; AGE POSITION WITH THE TRUST BUSINESS EXPERIENCE; OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS
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George W. Gowen; 71 Trustee Mr. Gowen is a partner in the law firm of
666 Third Avenue Dunnington, Bartholow & Miller. Prior to
New York, NY 10017 May 1994, he was a partner in the law
firm of Fryer, Ross & Gowen. Mr. Gowen is
a director or trustee of 37 investment
companies for which Mitchell Hutchins,
PaineWebber or one of their affiliates
serves as investment adviser.
Frederic V. Malek; 63 Trustee Mr. Malek is chairman of Thayer Capital
1455 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W Partners (merchant bank) and chairman of
Suite 350 Thayer Hotel Investors II and Lodging
Washington, DC 20004 Opportunities Fund (hotel investment
partnerships). From January 1992 to
November 1992, he was campaign manager of
Bush-Quayle '92. From 1990 to 1992, he
was vice chairman and, from 1989 to 1990,
he was president of Northwest Airlines
Inc. and NWA Inc. (holding company of
Northwest Airlines Inc.). Prior to 1989,
he was employed by the Marriott
Corporation (hotels, restaurants, airline
catering and contract feeding), where he
most recently was an executive vice
president and president of Marriott
Hotels and Resorts. Mr. Malek is also a
director of Aegis Communications, Inc.
(tele-services), American Management
Systems, Inc. (management consulting and
computer related services), Automatic
Data Processing, Inc. (computing
services), CB Richard Ellis, Inc. (real
estate services), FPL Group, Inc.
(electric services), Global Vacation
Group (packaged vacations), HCR/Manor
Care, Inc. (health care), SAGA Systems,
Inc. (software company) and Northwest
Airlines Inc. Mr. Malek is a director or
trustee of 29 investment companies for
which Mitchell Hutchins, PaineWebber or
one of their affiliates serves as
investment adviser.
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NAME AND ADDRESS; AGE POSITION WITH THE TRUST BUSINESS EXPERIENCE; OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS
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Carl W. Schafer; 64 Trustee Mr. Schafer is president of the Atlantic
66 Witherspoon Street, #1100 Foundation (charitable foundation
Princeton, NJ 08542 supporting mainly oceanographic
exploration and research). He is a
director of Labor Ready, Inc. (temporary
employment), Roadway Express, Inc.
(trucking), The Guardian Group of Mutual
Funds, the Harding, Loevner Funds, E.I.I.
Realty Trust (investment company), Evans
Systems, Inc. (motor fuels, convenience
store and diversified company),
Electronic Clearing House, Inc.
(financial transactions processing),
Frontier Oil Corporation and Nutraceutix,
Inc. (bio-technology company). Prior to
January 1993, he was chairman of the
Investment Advisory Committee of the
Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Mr.
Schafer is a director or trustee of 29
investment companies for which Mitchell
Hutchins, PaineWebber or one of their
affiliates serves as investment adviser.
Brian M. Storms*+; 46 Trustee Mr. Storms is chief executive officer
(since October 2000), president and chief
operating officer of Mitchell Hutchins
(since March 1999). Mr. Storms was
president of Prudential Investments
(1996-1999). Prior to joining Prudential,
he was a managing director at Fidelity
Investments. Mr. Storms is a director or
trustee of 30 investment companies for
which Mitchell Hutchins, PaineWebber or
one of their affiliates serves as
investment adviser.
T. Kirkham Barneby*; 54 Vice President Mr. Barneby is a managing director and
chief investment officer--quantitative
investments of Mitchell Hutchins. Mr.
Barneby is a vice president of seven
investment companies for which Mitchell
Hutchins, PaineWebber or one of their
affiliates serves as investment adviser.
Amy Doberman**, 38 Vice President Ms. Doberman is a senior vice president
and general counsel of Mitchell Hutchins.
From December 1996 through July 2000, she
was general counsel of Aeltus Investment
Management, Inc. Prior to working at
Aeltus, Ms. Doberman was a Division of
Investment Management Assistant Chief
Counsel at the SEC. Ms. Doberman is a
vice president of 29 investment companies
and a vice president and secretary of one
investment company for which Mitchell
Hutchins, PaineWebber or one of their
affiliates serves as investment adviser.
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NAME AND ADDRESS; AGE POSITION WITH THE TRUST BUSINESS EXPERIENCE; OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS
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John J. Lee***; 32 Vice President and Mr. Lee is a vice president and a manager
Assistant Treasurer of the mutual fund finance department of
Mitchell Hutchins. Prior to September
1997, he was an audit manager in the
financial services practice of Ernst &
Young LLP. Mr. Lee is a vice president
and assistant treasurer of 30 investment
companies for which Mitchell Hutchins,
PaineWebber or one of their affiliates
serves as investment adviser.
Kevin J. Mahoney***; 35 Vice President and Mr. Mahoney is a first vice president and
Assistant Treasurer a senior manager of the mutual fund
finance department of Mitchell Hutchins.
From August 1996 through March 1999, he
was the manager of the mutual fund
internal control group of Salomon Smith
Barney. Prior to August 1996, he was an
associate and assistant treasurer for
BlackRock Financial Management L.P. Mr.
Mahoney is a vice president and assistant
treasurer of 30 investment companies for
which Mitchell Hutchins, PaineWebber or
one of their affiliates serves as
investment adviser.
Ann E. Moran***; 43 Vice President and Ms. Moran is a vice president and a
Assistant Treasurer manager of the mutual fund finance
department of Mitchell Hutchins. Ms.
Moran is a vice president and assistant
treasurer of 30 investment companies for
which Mitchell Hutchins, PaineWebber or
one of their affiliates serves as
investment adviser.
Dianne E. O'Donnell**; 48 Vice President and Ms. O'Donnell is a senior vice president
Secretary and deputy general counsel of Mitchell
Hutchins. Ms. O'Donnell is a vice
president and secretary of 29 investment
companies and vice president and
assistant secretary of one investment
company for which Mitchell Hutchins,
PaineWebber or one of their affiliates
serves as investment adviser.
Paul H. Schubert***; 37 Vice President and Mr. Schubert is a senior vice president
Treasurer and director of the mutual fund finance
department of Mitchell Hutchins. Mr.
Schubert is a vice president and
treasurer of 30 investment companies for
which Mitchell Hutchins, PaineWebber or
one of their affiliates serves as
investment adviser.
Barney A. Taglialatela***; 39 Vice President and Mr. Taglialatela is a vice president and
Assistant Treasurer a manager of the mutual fund finance
department of Mitchell Hutchins. Mr.
Taglialatela is a vice resident and
assistant treasurer of 30 investment
companies for which Mitchell Hutchins,
PaineWebber or one of their affiliates
serves as investment adviser.
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Name and Address; Age Position with the Trust Business Experience; Other Directorships
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Keith A. Weller**; 39 Vice President and Mr. Weller is a first vice president and
Assistant Secretary associate general counsel of Mitchell
Hutchins. Mr. Weller is a vice president
and assistant secretary of 30 investment
companies for which Mitchell Hutchins,
PaineWebber or one of their affiliates
serves as investment adviser.
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* This person's business address is 51 West 52nd Street, New York, New York
10019-6114.
** This person's business address is 1285 Avenue of the Americas, New York,
New York 10019-6028.
*** This person's business address is Newport Center III, 499 Washington
Blvd., 14th Floor, Jersey City, New Jersey 07310-1998.
+ Mrs. Alexander, Mr. Bewkes and Mr. Storms are "interested persons" of the
fund as defined in the Investment Company Act by virtue of their positions
with Mitchell Hutchins, PaineWebber, and/or PW Group.
The Trust pays each trustee who is not an "interested person" of the Trust
$1,000 annually for each series. The Trust also pays each such trustee $150 per
series for attending each board meeting and each separate meeting of a board
committee. The Trust presently has eight operating series and thus pays each
such trustee $8,000 annually, plus any additional annual amounts due for board
or committee meetings. Each chairman of the audit and contract review committees
of individual funds within the PaineWebber fund complex receives additional
compensation aggregating $15,000 annually from the relevant funds. All trustees
are reimbursed for any expenses incurred in attending meetings. Because Mitchell
Hutchins and PaineWebber perform substantially all of the services necessary for
the operation of the Trust and the fund, the Trust requires no employees. No
officer, director or employee of Mitchell Hutchins or PaineWebber presently
receives any compensation from the Trust for acting as a trustee or officer.
Trustees and officers own in the aggregate approximately 8% of the fund's Class
A shares and less than 1% of each other class of its shares.
The table below includes certain information relating to the compensation
by the Trust of its current trustees and the compensation of those trustees from
all PaineWebber funds during the periods indicated.
COMPENSATION TABLE+
AGGREGATE TOTAL COMPENSATION
COMPENSATION FROM FROM THE TRUST AND
NAME OF PERSON, POSITION THE TRUST* THE FUND COMPLEX**
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Richard Q. Armstrong, Trustee $ $
Richard R. Burt, Trustee
Meyer Feldberg, Trustee
George W. Gowen, Trustee
Frederic V. Malek, Trustee
Carl W. Schafer, Trustee
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+ Only independent trustees are compensated by the PaineWebber funds and
identified above; trustees who are "interested persons," as defined by the
Investment Company Act, do not receive compensation from the PaineWebber
funds.
* Represents fees paid to each Trustee during the fiscal year ended August
31, 2000.
** Represents total compensation paid during the calendar year ended December
31, 1999, to each trustee by 31 investment companies (34 in the case of
Messrs. Feldberg and Gowen) for which Mitchell Hutchins, PaineWebber or
one of their affiliates served as investment adviser. No fund within the
PaineWebber fund complex has a bonus, pension, profit sharing or
retirement plan.
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PRINCIPAL HOLDERS AND MANAGEMENT OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES
As of November 30, 2000, trustees and officers of the Fund owned in the
aggregate less than 1% of the outstanding shares of any class of the Fund.
As of November 30, 2000, the following shareholders are shown in the fund's
records as owning more than 5% of a class of the fund's shares:
PERCENTAGE
OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED
SHAREHOLDER NAME AND ADDRESS* AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2000
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* The shareholders listed may be contacted c/o Mitchell Hutchins Asset
Management Inc., 51 West 52nd Street, New York, NY 10019-6114.
INVESTMENT ADVISORY, ADMINISTRATION AND DISTRIBUTION ARRANGEMENTS
INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND ADMINISTRATION ARRANGEMENTS. Mitchell Hutchins acts
as the investment manager and administrator for the fund pursuant to an interim
investment management and administration contract ("Advisory Contract") with the
Trust. Under the Advisory Contract, the fund pays Mitchell Hutchins a fee
computed daily and paid monthly, at the annual rate of 0.75% of average daily
net assets. Under a prior investment advisory and administration contract,
during the fiscal period December 14, 1998 (commencement of operations) through
August 31, 1999, and the fiscal year ended August 31, 2000, Mitchell Hutchins
earned (or accrued) $269,530 (of which $77,387 was waived) and $_______ (of
which $______ was waived) in advisory fees, respectively.
Under the terms of the Advisory Contract, the fund bears all expenses
incurred in its operation that are not specifically assumed by Mitchell
Hutchins. General expenses of the Trust not readily identifiable as belonging to
a specific series of the Trust are allocated among series by or under the
direction of the Trust's board in such manner as the board deems fair and
equitable. Expenses borne by the fund include the following: (1) the cost
(including brokerage commissions, if any) of securities purchased or sold by the
fund and any losses incurred in connection therewith; (2) fees payable to and
expenses incurred on behalf of the fund by Mitchell Hutchins; (3) organizational
expenses; (4) filing fees and expenses relating to the registration and
qualification of the fund's shares under federal and state securities laws and
maintenance of such registrations and qualifications; (5) fees and salaries
payable to trustees who are not interested persons of the Trust or Mitchell
Hutchins; (6) all expenses incurred in connection with the trustees' services,
including travel expenses; (7) taxes (including any income or franchise taxes)
and governmental fees; (8) costs of any liability, uncollectible items of
deposit and other insurance or fidelity bonds; (9) any costs, expenses or losses
arising out of a liability of or claim for damages or other relief asserted
against the Trust or fund for violation of any law; (10) legal, accounting and
auditing expenses, including
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legal fees of special counsel for the independent trustees; (11) charges of
custodians, transfer agents and other agents; (12) costs of preparing share
certificates; (13) expenses of setting in type and printing prospectuses and
supplements thereto, statements of additional information and supplements
thereto, reports and proxy materials for existing shareholders and costs of
mailing such materials to existing shareholders; (14) any extraordinary expenses
(including fees and disbursements of counsel) incurred by the fund; (15) fees,
voluntary assessments and other expenses incurred in connection with membership
in investment company organizations; (16) costs of mailing and tabulating
proxies and costs of meetings of shareholders, the board and any committees
thereof; (17) the cost of investment company literature and other publications
provided to trustees and officers; and (18) costs of mailing, stationery and
communications equipment.
The current Advisory Contract for the fund is an interim contract that may
be terminated without penalty on 10 days' written notice to Mitchell Hutchins by
the board of the fund or by vote of the holders of a majority of the fund's
outstanding voting securities and will terminate 150 days after October 10, 2000
(on March 9, 2001) unless it has by then been approved by the holders of a
majority of the outstanding voting securities of the fund.
The Advisory Contract authorizes Mitchell Hutchins to retain one or more
sub-advisers for the managment of the fund's investment portfolio. Mitchell
Hutchins has entered into separate interim sub-advisory contracts (each a
"Sub-Advisory Contract") with Institutional Capital Corporation ("ICAP") and
Westwood Management Corporation ("Westwood") pursuant to which ICAP and Westwood
serve as investment sub-advisers for the fund's assets. Under the Sub-Advisory
Contracts, Mitchell Hutchins (not the fund) pays each of ICAP and Westwood a fee
in the annual amount of 0.30% of the fund's average daily net assets that it
manages. Robert H. Lyon, who serves as president, chief investment officer and a
director of ICAP owns a 51% controlling interest in ICAP. Westwood is a wholly
owned subsidiary of Southwest Securities Group, Inc., a Dallas-based securities
firm. Prior to October 10, 2000, Mitchell Hutchins managed the fund's assets.
Under each Sub-Advisory Contract, the sub-adviser will not be liable for
any error of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by the Trust,
the fund, its shareholders or Mitchell Hutchins in connection with the
Sub-Advisory Contract, except a loss resulting from willful misfeasance, bad
faith, or gross negligence on the part of the sub-adviser in the performance of
its duties or from reckless disregard of its duties and obligations thereunder.
Each Sub-Advisory Contract terminates automatically 150 days after October
10, 2000 (on March 9, 2001) and is terminable at any time without penalty on 10
days' written notice to the sub-adviser by the fund's board or by vote of the
holders of a majority of the fund's outstanding voting securities and by the
sub-adviser on 60 days' written notice to Mitchell Hutchins. Each Sub-Advisory
Contract may be terminated by Mitchell Hutchins (1) upon material breach by the
sub-adviser of its representations and warranties, which breach shall not be
cured within a 20 day period after notice of such breach; or (2) if the
sub-adviser becomes unable to discharge its duties and obligations under the
Sub-Advisory Contract.
PaineWebber provides transfer agency related services to the fund pursuant
to a delegation of authority from PFPC Inc. and is compensated for those
services by PFPC Inc. (the fund's transfer agent), not the fund.
SECURITIES LENDING. During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2000, the fund
paid (or accrued) $_______ to PaineWebber for its services as securities lending
agent. During the fiscal period December 14, 1998 (commencement of operations)
through August 31, 1999 the fund paid (or accrued) $31 to PaineWebber for its
services as securities lending agent.
NET ASSETS. The following table shows the approximate net assets as of
November 30, 2000, sorted by category of investment objective, of the investment
companies as to which Mitchell Hutchins serves as adviser or sub-adviser. An
investment company may fall into more than one of the categories below.
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NET ASSETS
INVESTMENT CATEGORY ($MIL)
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DOmestic (excluding Money Market)................ $
Global...........................................
Equity/Balanced..................................
Fixed Income (excluding Money Market)............
Taxable Fixed Income........................
Tax-Free Fixed Income.......................
Money Market Funds...............................
PERSONAL TRADING POLICIES. The fund and Mitchell Hutchins each have adopted
a code of ethics under rule 17j-1 of the Investment Company Act, which permits
personnel covered by the rule to invest in securities that may be purchased or
held by the fund but prohibits fraudulent, deceptive or manipulative conduct in
connection with that personal investing. Each sub-adviser also has adopted a
code of ethics under rule 17j-1.
DISTRIBUTION ARRANGEMENTS. Mitchell Hutchins acts as the distributor of
each class of shares of the fund under a distribution contract with the Trust
("Distribution Contract") that requires Mitchell Hutchins to use its best
efforts, consistent with its other businesses, to sell shares of the fund.
Shares of the fund are offered continuously. Under a dealer agreement between
Mitchell Hutchins and PaineWebber relating to each class of shares of the fund
("PW Dealer Agreement"), PaineWebber and its correspondent firms sell the fund's
shares. Mitchell Hutchins is located at 51 West 52nd Street, New York, New York
10019-6114 and PaineWebber is located at 1285 Avenue of the Americas, New York,
New York 10019-6028.
Under separate plans of distribution pertaining to the Class A, Class B and
Class C shares of the fund adopted by the Trust in the manner prescribed under
Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act (each, respectively, a "Class A
Plan," "Class B Plan" and "Class C Plan," and, collectively, "Plans"), the fund
pays Mitchell Hutchins a service fee, accrued daily and payable monthly, at the
annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of each class of shares.
Under the Class B Plan and the Class C Plan, the fund pays Mitchell Hutchins a
distribution fee, accrued daily and payable monthly, at the annual rate of 0.75%
of the average daily net assets of the Class B shares and Class C shares,
respectively. There is no distribution plan with respect to the fund's Class Y
shares and the fund pays no service or distribution fees with respect to its
Class Y shares.
Mitchell Hutchins uses the service fees under the Plans for Class A, B and
C shares primarily to pay PaineWebber for shareholder servicing, currently at
the annual rate of 0.25% of the aggregate investment amounts maintained in the
fund by PaineWebber clients. PaineWebber then compensates its Financial Advisors
for shareholder servicing that they perform and offsets its own expenses in
servicing and maintaining shareholder accounts.
Mitchell Hutchins uses the distribution fees under the Class B and Class C
Plans to:
o Offset the commissions it pays to PaineWebber for selling the fund's
Class B and Class C shares, respectively.
o Offset the fund's marketing costs attributable to such classes, such
as preparation, printing and distribution of sales literature,
advertising and prospectuses to prospective investors and related
overhead expenses, such as employee salaries and bonuses.
PaineWebber compensates Financial Advisors when Class B and Class C shares
are bought by investors, as well as on an ongoing basis. Mitchell Hutchins
receives no special compensation from any of the funds or investors at the time
Class B or C shares are bought.
Mitchell Hutchins receives the proceeds of the initial sales charge paid
when Class A shares are bought and of the contingent deferred sales charge paid
upon sales of shares. These proceeds may be used to cover distribution expenses.
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The Plans and the related Distribution Contracts for Class A, Class B and
Class C shares specify that the fund must pay service and distribution fees to
Mitchell Hutchins for its service- and distribution-related activities, not as
reimbursement for specific expenses incurred. Therefore, even if Mitchell
Hutchins' expenses exceed the service or distribution fees it receives, the fund
will not be obligated to pay more than those fees. On the other hand, if
Mitchell Hutchins' expenses are less than such fees, it will retain its full
fees and realize a profit. Expenses in excess of service and distribution fees
received or accrued through the termination date of any Plan will be Mitchell
Hutchins' sole responsibility and not that of the fund. Annually, the board
reviews the Plans and Mitchell Hutchins' corresponding expenses for each class
separately from the Plans and expenses of the other classes.
Among other things, each Plan provides that (1) Mitchell Hutchins will
submit to the board at least quarterly, and the trustees will review, reports
regarding all amounts expended under the Plan and the purposes for which such
expenditures were made, (2) the Plan will continue in effect only so long as it
is approved at least annually, and any material amendment thereto is approved,
by the board, including those trustees who are not "interested persons" of the
fund and who have no direct or indirect financial interest in the operation of
the Plan or any agreement related to the Plan, acting in person at a meeting
called for that purpose, (3) payments by the fund under the Plan shall not be
materially increased without the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority
of the outstanding shares of the relevant class of the fund and (4) while the
Plan remains in effect, the selection and nomination of trustees who are not
"interested persons" of the fund shall be committed to the discretion of the
trustees who are not "interested persons" of the fund.
In reporting amounts expended under the Plans to the trustees, Mitchell
Hutchins allocates expenses attributable to the sale of each class of the fund's
shares to such class based on the ratio of sales of shares of such class to the
sales of all three classes of shares. The fees paid by one class of the fund's
shares will not be used to subsidize the sale of any other class of fund shares.
The fund paid (or accrued) the following service and/or distribution fees
to Mitchell Hutchins under the Class A, Class B and Class C Plans for the fiscal
year ended August 31, 2000:
Class A................................... $
Class B...................................
Class C...................................
Mitchell Hutchins estimates that it and its parent corporation,
PaineWebber, incurred the following shareholder service-related and
distribution-related expenses with respect to the fund for the fiscal year ended
August 31, 2000:
CLASS A
Marketing and advertising................................... $
Amortization of commissions.................................
Printing of prospectuses and SAIs...........................
Branch network costs allocated and interest expense..........
Service fees paid to PaineWebber Financial Advisors.........
CLASS B
Marketing and advertising................................... $
Amortization of commissions.................................
Printing of prospectuses and SAIs...........................
Branch network costs allocated and interest expense.........
Service fees paid to PaineWebber Financial Advisors..........
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CLASS C
Marketing and advertising................................... $
Amortization of commissions.................................
Printing of prospectuses and SAIs...........................
Branch network costs allocated and interest expense.........
Service fees paid to PaineWebber Financial Advisors.........
"Marketing and advertising" includes various internal costs allocated by
Mitchell Hutchins to its efforts at distributing the fund's shares. These
internal costs encompass office rent, salaries and other overhead expenses of
various departments and areas of operations of Mitchell Hutchins. "Branch
network costs allocated and interest expense" consist of an allocated portion of
the expenses of various PaineWebber departments involved in the distribution of
the fund's shares, including the PaineWebber retail branch system.
In approving the fund's overall Flexible Pricing(SM) system of
distribution, the board considered several factors, including that
implementation of Flexible Pricing would (1) enable investors to choose the
purchasing option best suited to their individual situation, thereby encouraging
current shareholders to make additional investments in the fund and attracting
new investors and assets to the fund to the benefit of the fund and its
shareholders, (2) facilitate distribution of the fund's shares and (3) maintain
the competitive position of the fund in relation to other funds that have
implemented or are seeking to implement similar distribution arrangements.
In approving the Class A Plan, the board considered all the features of the
distribution system, including (1) the conditions under which initial sales
charges would be imposed and the amount of such charges, (2) Mitchell Hutchins'
belief that the initial sales charge combined with a service fee would be
attractive to PaineWebber Financial Advisors and correspondent firms, resulting
in greater growth of the fund than might otherwise be the case, (3) the
advantages to the shareholders of economies of scale resulting from growth in
the fund's assets and potential continued growth, (4) the services provided to
the fund and its shareholders by Mitchell Hutchins, (5) the services provided by
PaineWebber pursuant to the PW Dealer Agreement with Mitchell Hutchins and (6)
Mitchell Hutchins' shareholder service-related expenses and costs.
In approving the Class B Plan, the board considered all the features of the
distribution system, including (1) the conditions under which contingent
deferred sales charges would be imposed and the amount of such charges, (2) the
advantage to investors in having no initial sales charges deducted from fund
purchase payments and instead having the entire amount of their purchase
payments immediately invested in fund shares, (3) Mitchell Hutchins' belief that
the ability of PaineWebber Financial Advisors and correspondent firms to receive
sales commissions when Class B shares are sold and continuing service fees
thereafter while their customers invest their entire purchase payments
immediately in Class B shares would prove attractive to the Financial Advisors
and correspondent firms, resulting in greater growth of the fund than might
otherwise be the case, (4) the advantages to the shareholders of economies of
scale resulting from growth in the fund's assets and potential continued growth,
(5) the services provided to the fund and its shareholders by Mitchell Hutchins,
(6) the services provided by PaineWebber pursuant to the PW Dealer Agreement
with Mitchell Hutchins and (7) Mitchell Hutchins' shareholder service- and
distribution-related expenses and costs. The trustees also recognized that
Mitchell Hutchins' willingness to compensate PaineWebber and its Financial
Advisors, without the concomitant receipt by Mitchell Hutchins of initial sales
charges, was conditioned upon its expectation of being compensated under the
Class B Plan.
In approving the Class C Plan, the board considered all the features of the
distribution system, including (1) the advantage to investors in having no
initial sales charges deducted from fund purchase payments and instead having
the entire amount of their purchase payments immediately invested in fund
shares, (2) the advantage to investors in being free from contingent deferred
sales charges upon redemption for shares held more than one year and paying for
distribution on an ongoing basis, (3) Mitchell Hutchins' belief that the ability
of PaineWebber Financial Advisors and correspondent firms to receive sales
compensation for their sales of Class C shares on an ongoing basis, along with
continuing service fees, while their customers invest their entire purchase
payments immediately in Class C shares and generally do not face contingent
deferred sales charges, would prove attractive to the Financial Advisors and
correspondent firms, resulting in greater growth to the fund than might
otherwise be the case, (4) the advantages to the shareholders of economies of
scale resulting from growth in the fund's assets and
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potential continued growth, (5) the services provided to the fund and its
shareholders by Mitchell Hutchins, (6) the services provided by PaineWebber
pursuant to its Exclusive Dealer Agreement with Mitchell Hutchins and (7)
Mitchell Hutchins' shareholder service- and distribution-related expenses and
costs. The trustees also recognized that Mitchell Hutchins' willingness to
compensate PaineWebber and its Financial Advisors, without the concomitant
receipt by Mitchell Hutchins of initial sales charges or contingent deferred
sales charges upon redemption after one year following purchase was conditioned
upon its expectation of being compensated under the Class C Plan.
With respect to each Plan, the board considered all compensation that
Mitchell Hutchins would receive under the Plan and the Distribution Contract,
including service fees and, as applicable, initial sales charges, distribution
fees and contingent deferred sales charges. The board also considered the
benefits that would accrue to Mitchell Hutchins under each Plan in that Mitchell
Hutchins would receive service, distribution and advisory fees that are
calculated based upon a percentage of the average net assets of the fund, which
fees would increase if the Plan were successful and the fund attained and
maintained significant asset levels.
Under the Distribution Contract between the fund and Mitchell Hutchins for
the Class A shares for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2000 and the period
December 14, 1998 (commencement of operations) through August 31, 1999, Mitchell
Hutchins earned approximately $_______ and $375,731 of sales charges and
retained approximately $_______ and $24,846 net of concessions to PaineWebber as
dealer.
Mitchell Hutchins earned and retained contingent deferred sales charges
paid upon certain redemptions of shares for the fiscal year ended August 31,
2000:
Class A........... $
Class B............
Class C............
PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS
Subject to policies established by the board, each sub-adviser is
responsible for the execution of the fund's portfolio transactions and the
allocation of brokerage transactions with respect to the fund assets that it
manages. In executing portfolio transactions, each sub-adviser seeks to obtain
the best net results for the fund, taking into account such factors as the price
(including the applicable brokerage commission or dealer spread), size of order,
difficulty of execution and operational facilities of the firm involved. While
each sub-adviser generally seeks reasonably competitive commission rates,
payment of the lowest commission is not necessarily consistent with obtaining
the best net results. Prices paid to dealers in principal transactions generally
include a "spread," which is the difference between the prices at which the
dealer is willing to purchase and sell a specific security at the time. The fund
may invest in securities traded in the over-the-counter market and will engage
primarily in transactions directly with the dealers who make markets in such
securities, unless a better price or execution could be obtained by using a
broker. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2000, and the period December 14,
1998 (commencement of operations) to August 31, 1999, the fund paid $_______ and
$130,181, respectively, in brokerage commissions.
The fund has no obligation to deal with any broker or group of brokers in
the execution of portfolio transactions. The fund contemplates that, consistent
with the policy of obtaining the best net results, brokerage transactions may be
conducted through PaineWebber or its affiliates or through brokerage affiliates
of a sub-adviser. The board has adopted procedures in conformity with Rule 17e-1
under the Investment Company Act to ensure that all brokerage commissions paid
to PaineWebber or brokerage affiliates of a sub-adviser are reasonable and fair.
Specific provisions in the Advisory Contract and each Sub-Advisory Contract
authorize Mitchell Hutchins and the sub-advisers and any of their affiliates
that is a member of a national securities exchange to effect portfolio
transactions for the fund on such exchange and to retain compensation in
connection with such transactions. Any such transactions will be effected and
related compensation paid only in accordance with applicable SEC regulations.
For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2000 and the fiscal period December
14, 1998 (commencement of operations) through August 31, 1999 the fund paid
$_____ and $3,960, respectively, in brokerage commissions to PaineWebber. The
brokerage commissions paid by the fund during the fiscal year ended August 31,
2000 repre-
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sented ____% of the total commissions paid by the fund and ___% of the aggregate
dollar amount of the fund's transactions involving commission payments.
Transactions in futures contracts are executed through futures commission
merchants ("FCMs"), who receive brokerage commissions for their services. The
fund's procedures in selecting FCMs to execute its transactions in futures
contracts, including procedures permitting the use of PaineWebber and its
affiliates, are similar to those in effect with respect to brokerage
transactions in securities.
In selecting brokers, each sub-adviser will consider the full range and
quality of a broker's services. Consistent with the interests of the funds and
subject to the review of the board, a sub-adviser may cause the fund to purchase
and sell portfolio securities through brokers who provide the sub-adviser with
brokerage or research services. The fund may pay those brokers a higher
commission than may be charged by other brokers, provided that the sub-adviser
determines in good faith that the commission is reasonable in terms either of
that particular transaction or of the overall responsibility of the sub-adviser
to the fund and its other clients.
Research services obtained from brokers may include written reports,
pricing and appraisal services, analysis of issues raised in proxy statements,
educational seminars, subscriptions, portfolio attribution and monitoring
services, and computer hardware, software and access charges which are directly
related to investment research. Research services may be received in the form of
written reports, online services, telephone contacts and personal meetings with
securities analysts, economists, corporate and industry spokespersons and
government representatives.
For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2000, the fund directed $__________ of
portfolio transactions to brokers chosen because they provide brokerage or
research services, for which the fund paid $______ in brokerage commissions.
For purchases or sales with broker-dealer firms that act as principal, each
sub-adviser seeks best execution. Although a sub-adviser may receive certain
research or execution services in connection with these transactions, it will
not purchase securities at a higher price or sell securities at a lower price
than would otherwise be paid if no weight was attributed to the services
provided by the executing dealer. Each sub-adviser may engage in agency
transactions in over-the-counter equity and debt securities in return for
research and execution services. These transactions are entered into only
pursuant to procedures that are designed to ensure that the transaction
(including commissions) is at least as favorable as it would have been if
effected directly with a market-maker that did not provide research or execution
services.
Research services and information received from brokers or dealers are
supplemental to a sub-adviser's own research efforts and, when utilized, are
subject to internal analysis before being incorporated into its investment
processes. Information and research services furnished by brokers or dealers
through which or with which the fund effects securities transactions may be used
by a sub-adviser in advising other funds or accounts and, conversely, research
services furnished to a sub-adviser by brokers or dealers in connection with
other funds or accounts that it advises may be used in advising the fund.
Investment decisions for the fund and for other investment accounts managed
by each sub-adviser are made independently of each other in light of differing
considerations for the various accounts. However, the same investment decision
may occasionally be made for the fund and one or more accounts. In those cases,
simultaneous transactions are inevitable. Purchases or sales are then averaged
as to price and allocated between the fund and the other account(s) as to amount
in a manner deemed equitable to the fund and the other account(s). While in some
cases this practice could have a detrimental effect upon the price or value of
the security as far as the fund is concerned, or upon its ability to complete
its entire order, in other cases it is believed that simultaneous transactions
and the ability to participate in volume transactions will benefit the fund.
The fund will not purchase securities that are offered in underwritings in
which PaineWebber is a member of the underwriting or selling group, except
pursuant to procedures adopted by each board pursuant to Rule
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10f-3 under the Investment Company Act. Among other things, these procedures
require that the spread or commission paid in connection with such a purchase be
reasonable and fair, the purchase be at not more than the public offering price
prior to the end of the first business day after the date of the public offering
and that PaineWebber or any affiliate thereof not participate in or benefit from
the sale to the fund.
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER. Portfolio turnover will not be a limiting factor in the
fund's operations and the fund's annual portfolio turnover rate may vary from
year to year. The fund may have higher portfolio turnover in certain years if
the sub-advisers believe that market conditions warrant or if the sub-advisers
believe that that opportunities exist to sell securities and realize capital
losses that can be used to offset capital gains. The portfolio turnover rate is
calculated by dividing the lesser of the fund's annual sales or purchases of
portfolio securities (exclusive of purchases or sales of securities whose
maturities at the time of acquisition were one year or less) by the monthly
average value of securities in the portfolio during the year. For the fiscal
year ended August 31, 2000 and the fiscal period December 14, 1998 (commencement
of operations) through August 31, 1999, the fund's portfolio turnover rate was
__% and 47%, respectively.
REDUCED SALES CHARGES, ADDITIONAL EXCHANGE AND REDEMPTION
INFORMATION AND OTHER SERVICES
WAIVERS OF SALES CHARGES/CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGES--CLASS A
SHARES. The following additional sales charge waivers are available for Class A
shares if you:
o Purchase shares through a variable annuity offered only to qualified
plans. For investments made pursuant to this waiver, Mitchell
Hutchins may make payments out of its own resources to PaineWebber
and to the variable annuity's sponsor, adviser or distributor in a
total amount not to exceed l% of the amount invested;
o Acquire shares through an investment program that is not sponsored
by PaineWebber or its affiliates and that charges participants a fee
for program services, provided that the program sponsor has entered
into a written agreement with PaineWebber permitting the sale of
shares at net asset value to that program. For investments made
pursuant to this waiver, Mitchell Hutchins may make a payment to
PaineWebber out of its own resources in an amount not to exceed 1%
of the amount invested. For subsequent investments or exchanges made
to implement a rebalancing feature of such an investment program,
the minimum subsequent investment requirement is also waived;
o Acquire shares in connection with a reorganization pursuant to which
the fund acquires substantially all of the assets and liabilities of
another fund in exchange solely for shares of the acquiring fund; or
o Acquire shares in connection with the disposition of proceeds from
the sale of shares of Managed High Yield Plus Fund Inc. that were
acquired during that fund's initial public offering of shares and
that meet certain other conditions described in its prospectus.
In addition, reduced sales charges on Class A shares are available through
the combined purchase plan or through rights of accumulation described below.
Class A share purchases of $1 million or more are not subject to an initial
sales charge; however, if a shareholder sells these shares within one year after
purchase, a contingent deferred sales charge of 1% of the offering price or the
net asset value of the shares at the time of sale by the shareholder, whichever
is less, is imposed.
COMBINED PURCHASE PRIVILEGE--CLASS A SHARES. Investors and eligible groups
of related fund investors may combine purchases of Class A shares of the fund
with concurrent purchases of Class A shares of any other PaineWebber mutual fund
and thus take advantage of the reduced sales charges indicated in the table of
sales charges for Class A shares in the Prospectus. The sales charge payable on
the purchase of Class A shares of the fund and Class A shares of such other
funds will be at the rates applicable to the total amount of the combined
concurrent purchases.
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An "eligible group of related fund investors" can consist of any
combination of the following:
(a) an individual, that individual's spouse, parents and children;
(b) an individual and his or her individual retirement account ("IRA");
(c) an individual (or eligible group of individuals) and any company
controlled by the individual(s) (a person, entity or group that holds 25% or
more of the outstanding voting securities of a corporation will be deemed to
control the corporation, and a partnership will be deemed to be controlled by
each of its general partners);
(d) an individual (or eligible group of individuals) and one or more
employee benefit plans of a company controlled by the individual(s);
(e) an individual (or eligible group of individuals) and a trust created
by the individual(s), the beneficiaries of which are the individual and/or the
individual's spouse, parents or children;
(f) an individual and a Uniform Gifts to Minors Act/Uniform Transfers to
Minors Act account created by the individual or the individual's spouse;
(g) 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 other employer); or
(h) individual accounts related together under one registered investment
adviser having full discretion and control over the accounts. The registered
investment adviser must communicate at least quarterly through a newsletter or
investment update establishing a relationship with all of the accounts.
RIGHTS OF ACCUMULATION--CLASS A SHARES. Reduced sales charges are
available through a right of accumulation, under which investors and eligible
groups of related fund investors (as defined above) are permitted to purchase
Class A shares of the funds among related accounts at the offering price
applicable to the total of (1) the dollar amount then being purchased plus (2)
an amount equal to the then-current net asset value of the purchaser's combined
holdings of Class A fund shares and Class A shares of any other PaineWebber
mutual fund. The purchaser must provide sufficient information to permit
confirmation of his or her holdings, and the acceptance of the purchase order is
subject to such confirmation. The right of accumulation may be amended or
terminated at any time.
REINSTATEMENT PRIVILEGE--CLASS A SHARES. Shareholders who have redeemed
Class A shares of the fund may reinstate their account without a sales charge by
notifying the transfer agent of such desire and forwarding a check for the
amount to be purchased within 365 days after the date of redemption. The
reinstatement will be made at the net asset value per share next computed after
the notice of reinstatement and check are received. The amount of a purchase
under this reinstatement privilege cannot exceed the amount of the redemption
proceeds. Gain on a redemption will be taxable regardless of whether the
reinstatement privilege is exercised, although a loss arising out of a
redemption will not be deductible to the extent the reinstatement privilege is
exercised within 30 days after redemption, in which event an adjustment will be
made to the shareholder's tax basis for shares acquired pursuant to the
reinstatement privilege. Gain or loss on a redemption also will be readjusted
for federal income tax purposes by the amount of any sales charge paid on Class
A shares, under the circumstances and to the extent described in "Taxes--Special
Rule for Class A Shareholders" below.
WAIVERS OF CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGES--CLASS B SHARES. The maximum
5% contingent deferred sales charge applies to sales of shares during the first
year after purchase. The charge generally declines by 1% annually, reaching zero
after six years. Among other circumstances, the contingent deferred sales charge
on Class B shares is waived where a total or partial redemption is made within
one year following the death of the shareholder. The contingent deferred sales
charge waiver is available where the decedent is either the sole share-
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holder or owns the shares with his or her spouse as a joint tenant with right of
survivorship. This waiver applies only to redemption of shares held at the time
of death.
PURCHASES OF CLASS Y SHARES THROUGH THE PACE(SM) MULTI ADVISOR PROGRAM. An
investor who participates in the PACE(SM) Multi Advisor Program is eligible to
purchase Class Y shares. The PACE(SM) Multi Advisor Program is an advisory
program sponsored by PaineWebber that provides comprehensive investment
services, including investor profiling, a personalized asset allocation strategy
using an appropriate combination of funds, and a quarterly investment
performance review. Participation in the PACE(SM) Multi Advisor Program is
subject to payment of an advisory fee at the effective maximum annual rate of
1.5% of assets. Employees of PaineWebber and its affiliates are entitled to a
waiver of this fee. Please contact your PaineWebber Financial Advisor or
PaineWebber's correspondent firms for more information concerning mutual funds
that are available through the PACE(SM) Multi Advisor Program.
PURCHASES OF CLASS A SHARES THROUGH THE PAINEWEBBER INSIGHTONE(SM)
PROGRAM. Investors who purchase shares through the PaineWebber InsightOne(SM)
Program are eligible to purchase Class A shares without a sales load. The
PaineWebber InsightOne(SM) Program offers a nondiscretionary brokerage account
to PaineWebber clients for an asset-based fee at an annual rate of up to 1.50%
of the assets in the account. Account holders may purchase or sell certain
investment products without paying commissions on other markups/markdowns.
PURCHASES AND SALES OF CLASS Y SHARES FOR PARTICIPANTS IN PW 401(k) PLUS
PLAN. The trustee of the PW 401(k) Plus Plan, a defined contribution plan
sponsored by PW Group, buys and sells Class Y shares of PaineWebber mutual funds
that are included as investment options under the Plan to implement the
investment choices of individual participants with respect to their Plan
contributions. Individual Plan participants should consult the Summary Plan
Description and other plan material of the PW 401(k) Plus Plan (collectively,
"Plan Documents") for a description of the procedures and limitations applicable
to making and changing investment choices. Copies of the Plan Documents are
available from the Benefits Connection, 100 Halfday Road, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
or by calling 1-888-Pwebber (1-888-793-2237). As described in the Plan
Documents, the price at which Class Y shares are bought and sold by the trustee
of PW 401(k) Plus Plan might be more or less than the price per share at the
time the participants made their investment choices.
ADDITIONAL EXCHANGE AND REDEMPTION INFORMATION. As discussed in the
Prospectus, eligible shares of the fund may be exchanged for shares of the
corresponding class of most other PaineWebber mutual funds. Class Y shares are
not eligible for exchange. Shareholders will receive at least 60 days' notice of
any termination or material modification of the exchange offer, except no notice
need be given if, under extraordinary circumstances, either redemptions are
suspended under the circumstances described below or the fund temporarily delays
or ceases the sales of its shares because it is unable to invest amounts
effectively in accordance with its investment objective, policies and
restrictions.
If conditions exist that make cash payments undesirable, the fund reserves
the right to honor any request for redemption by making payment in whole or in
part in securities chosen by the fund and valued in the same way as they would
be valued for purposes of computing the fund's net asset value. Any such
redemption in kind will be made with readily marketable securities, to the
extent available. If payment is made in securities, a shareholder may incur
brokerage expenses in converting these securities into cash. The fund has
elected, however, to be governed by Rule 18f-1 under the Investment Company Act,
under which it is obligated to redeem shares solely in cash up to the lesser of
$250,000 or 1% of its net asset value during any 90-day period for one
shareholder. This election is irrevocable unless the SEC permits its withdrawal.
The fund may suspend redemption privileges or postpone the date of payment
during any period (1) when the New York Stock Exchange is closed or trading on
the New York Stock Exchange is restricted as determined by the SEC, (2) when an
emergency exists, as defined by the SEC, that makes it not reasonably
practicable for the fund to dispose of securities owned by it or fairly to
determine the value of its assets or (3) as the SEC may otherwise permit. The
redemption price may be more or less than the shareholder's cost, depending on
the market value of the fund's portfolio at the time.
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SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS. The fund may authorize service organizations, and
their agents, to accept on its behalf purchase and redemption orders that are in
"good form" in accordance with the policies of those service organizations. The
fund will be deemed to have received these purchase and redemption orders when a
service organization or its agent accepts them. Like all customer orders, these
orders will be priced based on the fund's net asset value next computed after
receipt of the order by the service organizations or their agents. Service
organizations may include retirement plan service providers who aggregate
purchase and redemption instructions received from numerous retirement plans or
plan participants.
AUTOMATIC INVESTMENT PLAN. PaineWebber offers an automatic investment plan
with a minimum initial investment of $1,000 through which the fund will deduct
$50 or more on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual basis from the
investor's bank account to invest directly in the fund. Participation in the
automatic investment plan enables an investor to use the technique of "dollar
cost averaging." When an investor invests the same dollar amount each month
under the plan, the investor will purchase more shares when the fund's net asset
value per share is low and fewer shares when the net asset value per share is
high. Using this technique, an investor's average purchase price per share over
any given period will be lower than if the investor purchased a fixed number of
shares on a monthly basis during the period. Of course, investing through the
automatic investment plan does not assure a profit or protect against loss in
declining markets. Additionally, because the automatic investment plan involves
continuous investing regardless of price levels, an investor should consider his
or her financial ability to continue purchases through periods of both low and
high price levels. An investor should also consider whether a large, single
investment would qualify for sales load reductions.
SYSTEMATIC WITHDRAWAL PLAN. The systematic withdrawal plan allows
investors to set up monthly, quarterly (March, June, September and December),
semi-annual (June and December) or annual (December) withdrawals from their
PaineWebber mutual fund accounts. Minimum balances and withdrawals vary
according to the class of shares:
o Class A and Class C shares. Minimum value of fund shares is $5,000;
minimum withdrawals of $100.
o Class B shares. Minimum value of fund shares is $10,000; minimum
monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual and annual withdrawals of $100,
$200, $300 and $400, respectively.
Withdrawals under the systematic withdrawal plan will not be subject to a
contingent deferred sales charge if the investor withdraws no more than 12% of
the value of the fund account when the investor signed up for the Plan (for
Class B shares, annually; for Class A and Class C shares, during the first year
under the Plan). Shareholders who elect to receive dividends or other
distributions in cash may not participate in this plan.
An investor's participation in the systematic withdrawal plan will
terminate automatically if the "Initial Account Balance" (a term that means the
value of the fund account at the time the investor elects to participate in the
systematic withdrawal plan), less aggregate redemptions made other than pursuant
to the systematic withdrawal plan, is less than the minimum values specified
above. Purchases of additional shares of the fund concurrent with withdrawals
are ordinarily disadvantageous to shareholders because of tax liabilities and,
for Class A shares, initial sales charges. On or about the 20th of a month for
monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual plans, PaineWebber will arrange for
redemption by the funds of sufficient fund shares to provide the withdrawal
payments specified by participants in the fund's systematic withdrawal plan. The
payments generally are mailed approximately five Business Days (defined under
"Valuation of Shares") after the redemption date. Withdrawal payments should not
be considered dividends, but redemption proceeds. If periodic withdrawals
continually exceed reinvested dividends and other distributions, a shareholder's
investment may be correspondingly reduced. A shareholder may change the amount
of the systematic withdrawal or terminate participation in the systematic
withdrawal plan at any time without charge or penalty by written instructions
with signatures guaranteed to PaineWebber or PFPC Inc. Instructions to
participate in the plan, change the withdrawal amount or terminate participation
in the plan will not be effective until five days after written instructions
with signatures guaranteed are received by PFPC. Shareholders may
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request the forms needed to establish a systematic withdrawal plan from their
PaineWebber Financial Advisors, correspondent firms or PFPC at 1-800-647-1568.
INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS. Self-directed IRAs are available through
PaineWebber in which purchases of PaineWebber mutual funds and other investments
may be made. Investors considering establishing an IRA should review applicable
tax laws and should consult their tax advisers.
TRANSFER OF ACCOUNTS. If investors holding shares of the fund in a
PaineWebber brokerage account transfer their brokerage accounts to another firm,
the fund shares will be moved to an account with PFPC. However, if the other
firm has entered into a selected dealer agreement with Mitchell Hutchins
relating to the fund, the shareholder may be able to hold fund shares in an
account with the other firm.
PAINEWEBBER RMA RESOURCE ACCUMULATION PLAN(SM);
PAINEWEBBER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT(R) (RMA)(R)
Shares of PaineWebber mutual funds (each a "PW Fund" and, collectively,
the "PW Funds") are available for purchase through the RMA Resource Accumulation
Plan ("Plan") by customers of PaineWebber and its correspondent firms who
maintain Resource Management Accounts ("RMA accountholders"). The Plan allows an
RMA accountholder to continually invest in one or more of the PW Funds at
regular intervals, with payment for shares purchased automatically deducted from
the client's RMA account. The client may elect to invest at monthly or quarterly
intervals and may elect either to invest a fixed dollar amount (minimum $100 per
period) or to purchase a fixed number of shares. A client can elect to have Plan
purchases executed on the first or fifteenth day of the month. Settlement occurs
three Business Days (defined under "Valuation of Shares") after the trade date,
and the purchase price of the shares is withdrawn from the investor's RMA
account on the settlement date from the following sources and in the following
order: uninvested cash balances, balances in RMA money market funds, or margin
borrowing power, if applicable to the account.
To participate in the Plan, an investor must be an RMA accountholder, must
have made an initial purchase of the shares of each PW Fund selected for
investment under the Plan (meeting applicable minimum investment requirements)
and must complete and submit the RMA Resource Accumulation Plan Client Agreement
and Instruction Form available from PaineWebber. The investor must have received
a current prospectus for each PW Fund selected prior to enrolling in the Plan.
Information about mutual fund positions and outstanding instructions under the
Plan are noted on the RMA accountholder's account statement. Instructions under
the Plan may be changed at any time, but may take up to two weeks to become
effective.
The terms of the Plan, or an RMA accountholder's participation in the
Plan, may be modified or terminated at any time. It is anticipated that, in the
future, shares of other PW Funds and/or mutual funds other than the PW Funds may
be offered through the Plan.
PERIODIC INVESTING AND DOLLAR COST AVERAGING. Periodic investing in the PW
Funds or other mutual funds, whether through the Plan or otherwise, helps
investors establish and maintain a disciplined approach to accumulating assets
over time, de-emphasizing the importance of timing the market's highs and lows.
Periodic investing also permits an investor to take advantage of "dollar cost
averaging." By investing a fixed amount in mutual fund shares at established
intervals, an investor purchases more shares when the price is lower and fewer
shares when the price is higher, thereby increasing his or her earning
potential. Of course, dollar cost averaging does not guarantee a profit or
protect against a loss in a declining market, and an investor should consider
his or her financial ability to continue investing through periods of both low
and high share prices. However, over time, dollar cost averaging generally
results in a lower average original investment cost than if an investor invested
a larger dollar amount in a mutual fund at one time. In deciding whether to use
dollar cost averaging, an investor should also consider whether a large, single
investment would qualify for sales load reductions.
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PAINEWEBBER'S RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT. In order to enroll in the Plan,
an investor must have opened an RMA account with PaineWebber or one of its
correspondent firms. The RMA account is PaineWebber's comprehensive asset
management account and offers investors a number of features, including the
following:
o monthly Premier account statements that itemize all account
activity, including investment transactions, checking activity and
Platinum MasterCard(R) transactions during the period, and provide
unrealized and realized gain and loss estimates for most securities
held in the account;
o comprehensive year-end summary statements that provide information
on account activity for use in tax planning and tax return
preparation;
o automatic "sweep" of uninvested cash into the RMA accountholder's
choice of one of the six RMA money market funds--RMA Money Market
Portfolio, RMA U.S. Government Portfolio, RMA Tax-Free Fund, RMA
California Municipal Money Fund, RMA New Jersey Municipal Money Fund
and RMA New York Municipal Money Fund. AN INVESTMENT IN A MONEY
MARKET FUND IS NOT INSURED OR GUARANTEED BY THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT
INSURANCE CORPORATION OR ANY OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCY. ALTHOUGH A
MONEY MARKET FUND SEEKS TO PRESERVE THE VALUE OF YOUR INVESTMENT AT
$1.00 PER SHARE, IT IS POSSIBLE TO LOSE MONEY BY INVESTING IN A
MONEY MARKET FUND;
o check writing, with no per-check usage charge, no minimum amount on
checks and no maximum number of checks that can be written. RMA
accountholders can code their checks to classify expenditures. All
canceled checks are returned each month;
o Platinum MasterCard(R), with or without a line of credit, which
provides RMA accountholders with direct access to their accounts and
can be used with automatic teller machines worldwide. Purchases on
the Platinum MasterCard(R) are debited to the RMA account once
monthly, permitting accountholders to remain invested for a longer
period of time;
o 24-hour access to account information through toll-free numbers, and
more detailed personal assistance during business hours from the RMA
Service Center;
o unlimited electronic funds transfers and bill payment service for an
additional fee
o expanded account protection for the net equity securities balance in
the event of the liquidation of PaineWebber. This protection does
not apply to shares of funds that are held at PFPC and not through
PaineWebber; and
o automatic direct deposit of checks into your RMA account and
automatic withdrawals from the account.
The annual account fee for an RMA account is $85, which includes the
Platinum MasterCard(R), with an additional fee of $40 if the investor selects an
optional line of credit with the Platinum MasterCard(R),
CONVERSION OF CLASS B SHARES
Class B shares of the fund will automatically convert to Class A shares of
the fund, based on the relative net asset values per share of each class, as of
the close of business on the first Business Day (as defined under "Valuation of
Shares") of the month in which the sixth anniversary of the initial issuance of
those Class B shares occurs. For the purpose of calculating the holding period
required for conversion of Class B shares, the date of initial issuance means
(1) the date on which the Class B shares were issued or (2) for Class B shares
obtained through an exchange, or a series of exchanges, the date on which the
original Class B shares were issued. For purposes of conversion to Class A
shares, Class B shares purchased through the reinvestment of dividends and other
distributions paid in respect of Class B shares will be held in a separate
sub-account. Each time any Class B shares in the shareholder's regular account
(other than those in the sub-account) convert to Class A shares, a pro rata
portion of the Class B shares in the sub-account will also convert to Class A
shares. The portion will be determined by the
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ratio that the shareholder's Class B shares converting to Class A shares bears
to the shareholder's total Class B shares not acquired through dividends and
other distributions.
The conversion feature is subject to the continuing availability of an
opinion of counsel to the effect that the dividends and other distributions paid
on Class A and Class B shares will not result in "preferential dividends" under
the Internal Revenue Code and that the conversion of shares does not constitute
a taxable event. If the conversion feature ceased to be available, the Class B
shares would not be converted and would continue to be subject to the higher
ongoing expenses of the Class B shares beyond six years from the date of
purchase. Mitchell Hutchins has no reason to believe that this condition will
not continue to be met.
VALUATION OF SHARES
The fund determines its net asset value per share separately for each
class of shares, normally as of the close of regular trading (usually 4:00 p.m.,
Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange on each Business Day, which is
defined as each Monday through Friday when the New York Stock Exchange is open.
Prices will be calculated earlier when the New York Stock Exchange closes early
because trading has been halted for the day. Currently the New York Stock
Exchange is closed on the observance of the following holidays: New Year's Day,
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day,
Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Securities that are listed on U.S. exchanges normally are valued at the
last sale price on the day the securities are valued or, lacking any sales on
such day, at the last available bid price. In cases where securities are traded
on more than one exchange, the securities are generally valued on the exchange
considered by Mitchell Hutchins as the primary market. Securities traded in the
over-the-counter market and listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market ("Nasdaq")
normally are valued at the last trade price on Nasdaq prior to valuation; other
over-the-counter securities are valued at the last bid price available prior to
valuation (other than short-term investments that mature in 60 days or less,
which are valued as described further below). Securities and assets for which
market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as
determined in good faith by or under the direction of the board. It should be
recognized that judgment often plays a greater role in valuing thinly traded
securities, including many lower rated bonds, than is the case with respect to
securities for which a broader range of dealer quotations and last-sale
information is available. The amortized cost method of valuation generally is
used to value debt obligations with 60 days or less remaining until maturity,
unless the board determines that this does not represent fair value.
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
The fund's performance data quoted in advertising and other promotional
materials ("Performance Advertisements") represent past performance and are not
intended to indicate future performance. 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.
TOTAL RETURN CALCULATIONS. Average annual total return quotes
("Standardized Return") used in the fund's Performance Advertisements are
calculated according to the following formula:
n
P(1 + T) = ERV
where: P = a hypothetical initial payment of $1,000 to purchase
shares of a specified class
T = average annual total return of shares of that class
n = number of years
ERV = ending redeemable value of a hypothetical $1,000 payment
at the beginning of that period.
Under the foregoing formula, the time periods used in Performance
Advertisements will be based on rolling calendar quarters, updated to the last
day of the most recent quarter prior to submission of the advertisement for
publication. Total return, or "T" in the formula above, is computed by finding
the average annual change in the value of an initial $1,000 investment over the
period. In calculating the ending redeemable value, for Class
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A shares, the maximum 4.5% sales charge is deducted from the initial $1,000
payment and, for Class B and Class C shares, the applicable contingent deferred
sales charge imposed on a redemption of Class B or Class C shares held for the
period is deducted. All dividends and other distributions are assumed to have
been reinvested at net asset value.
The fund also may refer in Performance Advertisements to total return
performance data that are not calculated according to the formula set forth
above ("Non-Standardized Return"). The fund calculates Non-Standardized Return
for specified periods of time by assuming an investment of $1,000 in fund shares
and assuming the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions. The rate
of return is determined by subtracting the initial value of the investment from
the ending value and by dividing the remainder by the initial value. Neither
initial nor contingent deferred sales charges are taken into account in
calculating Non-Standardized Return; the inclusion of those charges would reduce
the return.
Both Standardized Return and Non-Standardized Return for Class B shares
for periods of over six years reflect conversion of the Class B shares to Class
A shares at the end of the sixth year.
The following tables show performance information for each class of the
fund's shares outstanding for the periods indicated.
CLASS CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C CLASS Y
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(INCEPTION DATE) (12/14/98) (12/14/98) (12/14/98) (12/14/98)
Year ended August 31, 2000:
Standardized Return*.......... % % % %
Non-Standardized Return....... % % % %
Inception to August 31, 2000:
Standardized Return*.......... % % % %
Non-Standardized Return....... % % % %
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* All Standardized Return figures for Class A shares reflect deduction of the
current maximum sales charge of 4.5%. All Standardized Return figures for
Class B and Class C shares reflect deduction of the applicable contingent
deferred sales charge imposed on a redemption of shares held for the period.
Class Y shares do not impose an initial or contingent deferred sales charge;
therefore, the performance information is the same for both standardized
return and non-standardized return for the periods indicated.
OTHER INFORMATION. In Performance Advertisements, the fund may compare its
Standardized Return and/or its Non-Standardized Return with data published by
Lipper Inc. ("Lipper"), CDA Investment Technologies, Inc. ("CDA"), Wiesenberger
Investment Companies Service ("Wiesenberger"), Investment Company Data, Inc.
("ICD") or Morningstar Mutual funds ("Morningstar"), or with the performance of
recognized stock, bond and other indices, including the Standard & Poor's 500
Composite Stock Price Index ("S&P 500"), the Standard & Poor's 600 Small-Cap
Index, the Standard & Poor's 400 Mid-Cap Index, the Dow Jones Industrial Average
("DJIA"), the Nasdaq Composite Index, the Russell 2000 Index, the Russell 1000
Index (including Value and Growth sub-indexes), the Wilshire 5000 Index, the
Lehman Bond Index, 30-year and 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds, the Morgan Stanley
Capital International World Index and changes in the Consumer Price Index as
published by the U.S. Department of Commerce. The fund also may refer in such
materials to mutual fund performance rankings and other data, such as
comparative asset, expense and fee levels, published by Lipper, CDA,
Wiesenberger, ICD or Morningstar. Performance Advertisements also may refer to
discussions of the fund and comparative mutual fund data and ratings reported in
independent periodicals, including THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, MONEY Magazine,
SMART MONEY, MUTUAL FUNDS, FORBES, BUSINESS WEEK, FINANCIAL WORLD, BARRON'S,
FORTUNE, THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE, THE WASHINGTON POST and THE
KIPLINGER LETTERS. Comparisons in Performance Advertisements may be in graphic
form.
The fund may include discussions or illustrations of the effects of
compounding in Performance Advertisements. "Compounding" refers to the fact
that, if dividends or other distributions on the fund investment
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are reinvested in additional fund shares, any future income or capital
appreciation of the fund would increase the value, not only of the original fund
investment, but also of the additional fund shares received through
reinvestment. As a result, the value of the fund investment would increase more
quickly than if dividends or other distributions had been paid in cash.
The fund may also compare its performance with the performance of bank
certificates of deposit (CDs) as measured by the CDA Certificate of Deposit
Index, the Bank Rate Monitor National Index and the averages of yields of CDs of
major banks published by Banxquote(R) Money Markets. In comparing the fund's
performance to CD performance, investors should keep in mind that bank CDs are
insured in whole or in part by an agency of the U.S. government and offer fixed
principal and fixed or variable rates of interest, and that bank CD yields may
vary depending on the financial institution offering the CD and prevailing
interest rates. Shares of the fund are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S.
government and returns and net asset values will fluctuate. The debt securities
held by the fund generally have longer maturities than most CDs and may reflect
interest rate fluctuations for longer term debt securities. An investment in the
fund involves greater risks than an investment in either a money market fund or
a CD.
The fund may also compare its performance to general trends in the stock
and bond markets, as illustrated by the following graph prepared by Ibbotson
Associates, Chicago.
New Table to Come
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Source: Stocks, Bonds, Bills and Inflation 1999 Yearbook(TM) Ibbotson Assoc.,
Chi. (annual updates work by Roger G. Ibbotson & Rex A. Sinquefield).
The chart is shown for illustrative purposes only and does not represent
the fund's performance. These returns consist of income and capital appreciation
(or depreciation) and should not be considered an indication or guarantee of
future investment results. These returns do not account for transaction costs.
The average return represents a compound annual return. Year-to-year
fluctuations in certain markets have been significant and negative returns have
been experienced in certain markets from time to time. Stocks are measured by
the S&P 500, an unmanaged weighted index comprising 500 widely held common
stocks and varying in composition. Unlike
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investors in bonds and U.S. Treasury bills, common stock investors do not
receive fixed income payments and are not entitled to repayment of principal.
These differences contribute to investment risk. Returns shown for long-term
government bonds are based on U.S. Treasury bonds with 20-year maturities.
Inflation is measured by the Consumer Price Index. The indexes are unmanaged and
are not available for investment.
Over time, although subject to greater risks and higher volatility, stocks
have outperformed all other investments by a wide margin, offering a solid hedge
against inflation. From January 1, 1926 to December 31, 1999, stocks beat all
other traditional asset classes. A $10,000 investment in the stocks comprising
the S&P 500 grew to $28,456,286, significantly more than any other investment.
TAXES
BACKUP WITHHOLDING. The fund is required to withhold 31% of all dividends,
capital gain distributions and redemption proceeds payable to individuals and
certain other non-corporate shareholders who do not provide the fund or
PaineWebber with a correct taxpayer identification number. Withholding at that
rate also is required from dividends and capital gain distributions payable to
those shareholders who otherwise are subject to backup withholding.
SALE OR EXCHANGE OF FUND SHARES. A shareholder's sale (redemption) of fund
shares may result in a taxable gain or loss, depending on whether the
shareholder receives more or less than his or her adjusted basis for the shares
(which normally includes any initial sales charge paid on Class A shares). An
exchange of the fund's shares for shares of another PaineWebber mutual fund
generally will have similar tax consequences. In addition, if the fund's shares
are bought within 30 days before or after selling other shares of the fund
(regardless of class) at a loss, all or a portion of that loss will not be
deductible and will increase the basis of the newly purchased shares.
SPECIAL RULE FOR CLASS A SHAREHOLDERS. A special tax rule applies when a
shareholder sells or exchanges Class A shares of the fund within 90 days of
purchase and subsequently acquires Class A shares of the same or another
PaineWebber mutual fund without paying a sales charge due to the 365-day
reinstatement privilege or the exchange privilege. In these cases, any gain on
the sale or exchange of the original Class A shares would be increased, or any
loss would be decreased, by the amount of the sales charge paid when those
shares were bought, and that amount would increase the basis of the PaineWebber
mutual fund shares subsequently acquired.
CONVERSION OF CLASS B SHARES. A shareholder will recognize no gain or loss
as a result of a conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares.
QUALIFICATION AS A REGULATED INVESTMENT COMPANY. The fund intends to
continue to qualify for treatment as a regulated investment company ("RIC")
under the Internal Revenue Code. To so qualify, the fund must distribute to its
shareholders for each taxable year at least 90% of its investment company
taxable income (consisting generally of net investment income and net short-term
capital gain) ("Distribution Requirement") and must meet several additional
requirements. These additional requirements include the following: (1) the fund
must derive at least 90% of its gross income each taxable year from dividends,
interest, payments with respect to securities loans and gains from the sale or
other disposition of securities, or other income (including gains from options
or futures) derived with respect to its business of investing in securities
("Income Requirement"); (2) at the close of each quarter of the fund's taxable
year, at least 50% of the value of its total assets must be represented by cash
and cash items, U.S. government securities, securities of other RICs and other
securities that are limited, in respect of any one issuer, to an amount that
does not exceed 5% of the value of the fund's total assets and that does not
represent more than 10% of the issuer's outstanding voting securities; and (3)
at the close of each quarter of the fund's taxable year, not more than 25% of
the value of its total assets may be invested in securities (other than U.S.
government securities or the securities of other RICs) of any one issuer. If the
fund failed to qualify for treatment as a RIC for any taxable year, (1) it would
be taxed as an ordinary corporation on its taxable income for that year without
being able to deduct the distributions it makes to its shareholders and (2) the
shareholders would treat all those distributions, including distributions of net
capital gain (the excess of net long-term capital gain over net short-term
capital loss), as dividends (that is, ordinary income) to the extent of the
fund's earnings and profits. In addition, the
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fund could be required to recognize unrealized gains, pay substantial taxes and
interest and make substantial distributions before requalifying for RIC
treatment.
OTHER INFORMATION. Dividends and other distributions the fund declares in
December of any year that are payable to shareholders of record on a date in
that month will be deemed to have been paid by the fund and received by the
shareholders on December 31 if the fund pays the distributions during the
following January.
A portion of the dividends (whether paid in cash or in additional shares)
from the fund's investment company taxable income may be eligible for the
dividends-received deduction allowed to corporations. The eligible portion may
not exceed the aggregate dividends received by the fund from U.S. corporations.
However, dividends received by a corporate shareholder and deducted by it
pursuant to the dividends-received deduction are subject indirectly to the
federal alternative minimum tax. If fund shares are sold at a loss after being
held for six months or less, the loss will be treated as long-term, instead of
short-term, capital loss to the extent of any capital gain distributions
received thereon. Investors also should be aware that if shares are purchased
shortly before the record date for a dividend or capital gain distribution, the
shareholder will pay full price for the shares and receive some portion of the
price back as a taxable distribution.
The fund will be subject to a nondeductible 4% excise tax ("Excise Tax")
to the extent it fails to distribute by the end of any calendar year
substantially all of its ordinary income for the calendar year and capital gain
net income for the one-year period ending on October 31 of that year, plus
certain other amounts.
The fund may invest in the stock of "passive foreign investment companies"
("PFICs") if that stock is a permissible investment. A PFIC is any foreign
corporation (with certain exceptions) that, in general, meets either of the
following tests: (1) at least 75% of its gross income is passive or (2) an
average of at least 50% of its assets produce, or are held for the production
of, passive income. Under certain circumstances, the fund will be subject to
federal income tax on a portion of any "excess distribution" received on the
stock of a PFIC or of any gain from disposition of that stock (collectively
"PFIC income"), plus interest thereon, even if the fund distributes the PFIC
income as a taxable dividend to its shareholders. The balance of the PFIC income
will be included in the fund's investment company taxable income and,
accordingly, will not be taxable to it to the extent it distributes that income
to its shareholders.
If the fund invests in a PFIC and elects to treat the PFIC as a "qualified
electing fund" ("QEF"), then in lieu of the foregoing tax and interest
obligation, the fund will be required to include in income each year its pro
rata share of the QEF's annual ordinary earnings and net capital gain (which it
may have to distribute to satisfy the Distribution Requirement and avoid
imposition of the Excise Tax) even if the QEF does not distribute those earnings
and gain to the fund. In most instances it will be very difficult, if not
impossible, to make this election because of certain of its requirements.
The fund may elect to "mark to market" its stock in any PFIC.
"Marking-to-market," in this context, means including in ordinary income each
taxable year the excess, if any, of the fair market value of a PFIC's stock over
the fund's adjusted basis therein as of the end of that year. Pursuant to the
election, the fund also would be allowed to deduct (as an ordinary, not capital,
loss) the excess, if any, of its adjusted basis in PFIC stock over the fair
market value thereof as of the taxable year-end, but only to the extent of any
net mark-to-market gains with respect to that stock included by the fund for
prior taxable years under the election. The fund's adjusted basis in each PFIC's
stock with respect to which it has made this election will be adjusted to
reflect the amounts of income included and deductions taken thereunder.
The use of hedging strategies involving Derivative Instruments, such as
writing (selling) and purchasing options and futures contracts, involves complex
rules that will determine for income tax purposes the amount, character and
timing of recognition of the gains and losses the fund realizes in connection
therewith. Gains from options and futures derived by the fund with respect to
its business of investing in securities will be treated as qualifying income
under the Income Requirement.
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Certain futures contracts in which the fund may invest may be subject to
section 1256 of the Internal Revenue Code ("section 1256 contracts"). Any
section 1256 contracts the fund holds at the end of each taxable year generally
must be "marked-to-market" (that is, treated as having been sold at that time
for their fair market value) for federal income tax purposes, which the result
that unrealized gains or losses will be treated as though they were realized.
Sixty percent of any net gain or loss recognized on these deemed sales, and 60%
of any net realized gain or loss from any actual sales of section 1256
contracts, will be treated as long-term capital gain or loss, and the balance
will be treated as short-term capital gain or loss. These rules may operate to
increase the amount that the fund must distribute to satisfy the Distribution
Requirement (i.e., with respect to the portion treated as short-term capital
gain), which will be taxable to its shareholders as ordinary income, and to
increase the net capital gain the fund recognizes, without in either case
increasing the cash available to the fund. The fund may elect not to have the
foregoing rules apply to any "mixed straddle" (that is, a straddle, clearly
identified by the fund in accordance with the regulations, at least one (but not
all) the positions of which are section 1256 contracts), although doing so may
have the effect of increasing the relative proportion of net short-term capital
gain (taxable as ordinary income) and thus increasing the amount of dividends
that must be distributed.
Offsetting positions in any actively traded security, option or futures
contract entered into or held by the fund may constitute a "straddle" for
federal income tax purposes. Straddles are subject to certain rules that may
affect the amount, character and timing of the fund's gains and losses with
respect to positions of the straddle by requiring, among other things, that (1)
loss realized on disposition of one position of a straddle be deferred to the
extent of any unrealized gain in an offsetting position until the latter
position is disposed of, (2) the fund's holding period in certain straddle
positions not begin until the straddle is terminated (possibly resulting in gain
being treated as short-term rather than long-term capital gain) and (3) losses
recognized with respect to certain straddle positions, that otherwise would
constitute short-term capital losses, be treated as long-term capital losses.
Applicable regulations also provide certain "wash sale" rules, which apply to
transactions where a position is sold at a loss and a new offsetting position is
acquired within a prescribed period, and "short sale" rules applicable to
straddles. Different elections are available to the fund, which may mitigate the
effects of the straddle rules, particularly with respect to "mixed straddles."
When a covered call option written (sold) by the fund expires, it will
realize a short-term capital gain equal to the amount of the premium it received
for writing the option. When the fund terminates its obligations under such an
option by entering into a closing transaction, it will realize a short-term
capital gain (or loss), depending on whether the cost of the closing transaction
is less (or more) than the premium it received when it wrote the option. When a
covered call option written by the fund is exercised, the fund will be treated
as having sold the underlying security, producing long-term or short-term
capital gain or loss, depending on the holding period of the underlying security
and whether the sum of the option price received on the exercise plus the
premium received when it wrote the option is more or less than the basis of the
underlying security.
If the fund has an "appreciated financial position"--generally, an
interest (including an interest through an option or futures contract or short
sale) with respect to any stock, debt instrument (other than "straight debt") or
partnership interest the fair market value of which exceeds its adjusted
basis--and enters into a "constructive sale" of the position, the fund will be
treated as having made an actual sale thereof, with the result that gain will be
recognized at that time. A constructive sale generally consists of a short sale,
an offsetting notional principal contract or a futures contract entered into by
the fund or a related person with respect to the same or substantially identical
property. In addition, if the appreciated financial position is itself a short
sale or such a contract, acquisition of the underlying property or substantially
identical property will be deemed a constructive sale. The foregoing will not
apply, however, to the fund's transaction during any taxable year that otherwise
would be treated as a constructive sale if the transaction is closed within 30
days after the end of that year and the fund holds the appreciated financial
position unhedged for 60 days after that closing (i.e., at no time during that
60-day period is the fund's risk of loss regarding that position reduced by
reason of certain specified transactions with respect to substantially identical
or related property, such as having an option to sell, being contractually
obligated to sell, making a short sale or granting an option to buy
substantially identical stock or securities).
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The foregoing is only a general summary of some of the important federal
tax considerations generally affecting the fund and its shareholders. No attempt
is made to present a complete explanation of the federal tax treatment of the
fund's activities, and this discussion is not intended as a substitute for
careful tax planning. Accordingly, potential investors are urged to consult
their own tax advisers for more detailed information and for information
regarding any state, local or foreign taxes applicable to the fund and to
dividends and other distributions therefrom.
OTHER INFORMATION
MASSACHUSETTS BUSINESS TRUST. The Trust is an entity of the type commonly
known as a "Massachusetts business trust." Under Massachusetts law, shareholders
of the fund could, under certain circumstances, be held personally liable for
the obligations of the fund or the Trust. However, the Trust's Declaration of
Trust disclaims shareholder liability for acts or obligations of the Trust or
the fund and requires that notice of such disclaimer be given in each note,
bond, contract, instrument, certificate or undertaking made or issued by the
trustees or by any officers or officer by or on behalf of the Trust or the fund,
the trustees or any of them in connection with the Trust. The Declaration of
Trust provides for indemnification from the fund's property for all losses and
expenses of any shareholder held personally liable for the obligations of the
fund. Thus, the risk of a shareholder incurring financial loss on account of
shareholder liability is limited to circumstances in which the fund itself would
be unable to meet its obligations, a possibility that Mitchell Hutchins believes
is remote and not material. Upon payment of any liability incurred by a
shareholder solely by reason of being or having been a shareholder, the
shareholder paying such liability would be entitled to reimbursement from the
general assets of the fund. The trustees intend to conduct the fund's operations
in such a way as to avoid, as far as possible, ultimate liability of the
shareholders for liabilities of the fund.
CLASSES OF SHARES. A share of each class of the fund represents an
identical interest in the fund's investment portfolio and has the same rights,
privileges and preferences. However, each class may differ with respect to sales
charges, if any, distribution and/or service fees, if any, other expenses
allocable exclusively to each class, voting rights on matters exclusively
affecting that class, and its exchange privilege, if any. The different sales
charges and other expenses applicable to the different classes of shares of the
fund will affect the performance of those classes. Each share of the fund is
entitled to participate equally in dividends, other distributions and the
proceeds of any liquidation of the fund. However, due to the differing expenses
of the classes, dividends and liquidation proceeds on Class A, B, C and Y shares
will differ.
VOTING RIGHTS. Shareholders of the fund are entitled to one vote for each
full share held and fractional votes for fractional shares held. Voting rights
are not cumulative and, as a result, the holders of more than 50% of all the
shares of the Trust (which has more than one series) may elect all of the
trustees of the Trust. The shares of the fund will be voted together, except
that only the shareholders of a particular class of the fund may vote on matters
affecting only that class, such as the terms of a Rule 12b-1 Plan as it relates
to the class. The shares of each series of the Trust will be voted separately,
except when an aggregate vote of all the series of the Trust is required by law.
The fund does not hold annual meetings. Shareholders of record of no less
than two-thirds of the outstanding shares of the Trust may remove a trustee
through a declaration in writing or by vote cast in person or by proxy at a
meeting called for that purpose. A meeting will be called to vote on the removal
of a trustee at the written request of holders of 10% of the outstanding shares
of the Trust.
CLASS-SPECIFIC EXPENSES. The fund may determine to allocate certain of its
expenses (in addition to service and distribution fees) to the specific classes
of its shares to which those expenses are attributable. For example, Class B and
Class C shares bear higher transfer agency fees per shareholder account than
those borne by Class A or Class Y shares. The higher fee is imposed due to the
higher costs incurred by the transfer agent in tracking shares subject to a
contingent deferred sales charge because, upon redemption, the duration of the
shareholder's investment must be determined in order to determine the applicable
charge. Although the transfer agency fee will differ on a per account basis as
stated above, the specific extent to which the transfer agency fees will differ
between the
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classes as a percentage of net assets is not certain, because the fee as a
percentage of net assets will be affected by the number of shareholder accounts
in each class and the relative amounts of net assets in each class.
CUSTODIAN AND RECORDKEEPING AGENT; TRANSFER AND DIVIDEND AGENT. State
Street Bank and Trust Company, located at 1776 Heritage Drive, North Quincy,
Massachusetts 02171, serves as custodian and recordkeeping agent for the fund.
PFPC Inc., a subsidiary of PNC Bank, N.A., serves as the fund's transfer and
dividend disbursing agent. It is located at 400 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE
19809.
COUNSEL. The law firm of Kirkpatrick & Lockhart LLP, 1800 Massachusetts
Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036-1800, serves as counsel to the fund.
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart LLP also acts as counsel to PaineWebber and Mitchell
Hutchins in connection with other matters.
AUDITORS. Ernst & Young LLP, 787 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York 10019,
serves as independent auditors for the fund.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The fund's Annual Report to Shareholders for the fiscal year ended August 31,
2000 is a separate document supplied with this SAI, and the financial
statements, accompanying notes and report of independent auditors appearing
therein are incorporated herein by this reference.
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APPENDIX
RATINGS INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION OF MOODY'S(R) CORPORATE LONG TERM 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 the best 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 risk 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 payment 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; 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.
Moody's(R) bond ratings, where specified, are applied to senior bank
obligations and insurance company senior policyholder and claims obligations
with an original maturity in excess of one year. Obligations relying upon
support mechanisms such as letters-of-credit and bonds of indemnity are excluded
unless explicitly rated.
Moody's(R) assigns ratings to individual long-term debt securities issued
from medium-term note (MTN) programs, in addition to indicating ratings to MTN
programs themselves. Notes issued under MTN programs with such indicated ratings
are rated at issuance at the rating applicable to all pari passu notes issued
under the same program, at the program's relevant indicated rating, provided
such notes do not exhibit any of the following characteristics listed below. For
notes with any of the following characteristics, the rating of the individual
note may differ from the indicated rating of the program:
1. Notes containing features which link the cash flow and/or market
value to the credit performance of any third party or parties.
2. Notes allowing for negative coupons, or negative principal.
3. Notes containing any provision which could obligate the investor to
make any additional payments.
Market participants must determine whether any particular note is rated,
and if so, at what rating level. Moody's(R) encourages market participants to
contact Moody's(R) Ratings Desks directly if they have questions regarding
ratings for specific notes issued under a medium-term note program.
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DESCRIPTION OF S&P Corporate Debt Ratings
AAA. An obligation rated AAA has the highest rating assigned by S&P. The
obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is
extremely strong; AA. An obligation rated AA differs from the highest rated
obligations only in small degree. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial
commitment on the obligation is very strong; A. An obligation rated A is
somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and
economic conditions than obligations in higher rated categories. However, the
obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is still
strong; BBB. An obligation rated BBB exhibits adequate protection parameters.
However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely
to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment
on the obligation; BB, B, CCC, CC, C. Obligations rated BB, B, CCC, CC and C are
regarded as having significant speculative characteristics. BB indicates the
least degree of speculation and C the highest. While such obligations will
likely have some quality and protective characteristics, these may be outweighed
by large uncertainties or major exposures to adverse conditions; BB. An
obligation rated BB is less vulnerable to nonpayment than other speculative
issues. However, it faces major ongoing certainties or exposure to adverse
business, financial, or economic conditions which could lead to the obligor's
inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation; B. An
obligation rated B is more vulnerable to nonpayment than obligations rated BB,
but the obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitment on
the obligation., Adverse business, financial, or economic conditions will likely
impair the obligor's capacity or willingness to meet its financial commitment on
the obligation; CCC. An obligation rated CCC is currently vulnerable to
nonpayment and is dependent upon favorable business, financial and economic
conditions for the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.
In the event of adverse business, financial, or economic conditions, the obligor
is not likely to have the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the
obligation; CC. An obligation rated CC is currently highly vulnerable to
nonpayment; C. The C rating may be used to cover a situation where a bankruptcy
petition has been filed or similar action has been taken, but payments on this
obligation are not being continued; D. An obligation rated D is in payment
default. The D rating category is used when payments on an obligation 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. The D
rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking
of a similar action if payments on a obligation are jeopardized.
Plus (+) or Minus (-): The ratings from "AA" to "CCC" may be modified by
the addition of a plus or minus sign to show relative standing within the major
rating categories.
r. This symbol is attached to the ratings of instruments with significant
noncredit risks. It highlights risks to principal or volatility of expected
returns which are not addressed in the credit rating. Examples include:
obligations linked or indexed to equities, currencies, or commodities;
obligations exposed to severe prepayment risk-such as interest-only or
principal-only mortgage securities; and obligations with unusually risky
interest terms, such as inverse floaters.
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You should rely only on the
information contained in the
Prospectus and this Statement of
Additional Information. The fund
and its distributor have not
authorized anyone to provide you
with information that is different. PaineWebber
The Prospectus and this Statement Tax-Managed Equity Fund
of Additional Information are not
an offer to sell shares of the fund
in any jurisdiction where the fund
or its distributor may not lawfully
sell those shares.
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Statement of Additional Information
December 31, 2000
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PAINEWEBBER
(C)2000 PaineWebber Incorporated. All rights reserved.
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PART C. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 23. EXHIBITS
(1) (a) Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (1)
(b) Amendment to Declaration of Trust effective April 8, 1998 (2)
(c) Amendment to Declaration of Trust effective July 9, 1998 (2)
(d) Amendment to Declaration of Trust effective August 19, 1998 (3)
(e) Amendment to Declaration of Trust effective June 22, 1999 (4)
(f) Amendment to Declaration of Trust effective July 28, 1999 (5)
(2) Restated By-Laws (1)
(3) Instruments defining the rights of holders of the Registrant's shares of
beneficial interest (6)
(4) (a) Investment Advisory and Administration Contract with respect to Asia
Pacific Growth Fund and Low Duration U.S. Government Income Fund (1)
(b) Investment Advisory and Administration Contract with respect to
PaineWebber Strategy Fund (3)
(c) Interim Investment Management and Administration Contract with
respect to High Income Fund, Investment Grade Income
Fund, U.S. Government Income Fund and Tax-Managed Equity
Fund (filed herewith)
(d) Investment Advisory Fee Agreement with respect to PaineWebber Low
Duration U.S. Government Income Fund (1)
(e) Investment Advisory Fee Agreement with respect to PaineWebber Asia
Pacific Growth Fund (7)
(f) Investment Advisory Fee Agreement with respect to PaineWebber
Strategy Fund (5)
(g) Sub-Investment Advisory Contract with Pacific Investment Management
Company LLC with respect to PaineWebber Low Duration U.S. Government
Income Fund (8)
(h) Sub-Advisory Contract with Schroder Invesment Management North
America Inc. with respect to PaineWebber Asia Pacific Growth Fund (6)
(i) Interim Sub-Advisory Contract with Pacific Investment Management
Company LLC with respect to U.S. Government Income Fund
(filed herewith)
(j) Interim Sub-Advisory Contract with Metropolitan West Asset
Management, LLC with respect to Investment Grade Income
Fund (filed herewith)
(k) Interim Sub-Advisory Contract with Massachusetts Financial Services
Company with respect to High Income Fund (filed herewith)
(l) Interim Sub-Advisory Contract with Institutional Capital Corporation
with respect to Tax-Managed Equity Fund (filed herewith)
(m) Interim Sub-Advisory Contract with Westwood Management Corporation
with respect to Tax-Managed Equity Fund (filed herewith)
(5) (a) Form of Distribution Contract (filed herewith)
(b) Form of Dealer Agreement (filed herewith)
(6) Bonus, profit sharing or pension plans - none
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(7) Custodian Agreement (1)
(8) Transfer Agency Agreement (9)
(9) Opinion and consent of counsel (to be filed)
(10)Other opinions, appraisals, rulings and consents: Auditor's consent
(to be filed)
(11)Financial statements omitted from prospectus - none
(12)Letter of investment intent (1)
(13)(a) Plan of Distribution pursuant to Rule 12b-1 with respect to
Class A Shares (3)
(b) Plan of Distribution pursuant to Rule 12b-1 with respect to
Class B Shares (3)
(c) Plan of Distribution pursuant to Rule 12b-1 with respect to
Class C Shares(3)
(d) Addendum to Class C Plan for PaineWebber Strategy Fund (5)
(14)Multiple Class Plan pursuant to Rule 18f-3 (filed herewith)
(15) (a) Code of Ethics for Registrant, its investment adviser and its
principal distributor (10)
(b) Code of Ethics for Pacific Investment Management Company LLC
(filed herewith)
(c) Code of Ethics for Metropolitan West Asset Management,
LLC (filed herewith)
(d) Code of Ethics for Massachusetts Financial Services Company
(to be filed)
(e) Code of Ethics for Schroder Investment Management North America
(filed herewith)
(f) Code of Ethics for Institutional Capital Corporation (11)
(g) Code of Ethics for Westwood Management Corporation (11)
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(1)Incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 52 to the
registration statement, SEC File No. 2-91362, filed February 27, 1998.
(2)Incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 54 to the
registration statement, SEC File No. 2-91362, filed July 21, 1998.
(3)Incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 59 to the
registration statement, SEC File No. 2-91362, filed February 26, 1999.
(4)Incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 63 to the
registration statement, SEC File No. 2-91362, filed July 29, 1999.
(5)Incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 65 to the
registration statement, SEC File No. 2-91362, filed December 3, 1999.
(6)Incorporated by reference from Articles III, VIII, IX, X and XI of
Registrant's Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust and from
Articles II, VII and X of Registrant's Restated By-Laws.
(7)Incorporated by reference from Post Effective Amendment No. 50 to the
registration statement, SEC File No. 2-91362, filed July 7, 1997.
(8)Incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 37 to the
registration statement, SEC File No. 2-91362, filed March 31, 1995.
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(9)Incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 53 to the
registration statement, SEC File No. 2-91362, filed March 31, 1998.
(10)Incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 29 to the
registration statement of PaineWebber Mutual Fund Trust, SEC File
No. 2-98149, filed June 27, 2000.
(11)Incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 46 to the
registration statement of PaineWebber America Fund, SEC File
No. 2-78626, filed October 30, 2000.
Item 24. PERSONS CONTROLLED BY OR UNDER COMMON CONTROL WITH REGISTRANT
None.
Item 25. INDEMNIFICATION
Section 2 of "Indemnification" in Article X of the Declaration of Trust
provides that the Registrant will indemnify its trustees and officers to the
fullest extent permitted by law against claims and expenses asserted against or
incurred by them by virtue of being or having been a trustee or officer;
provided that no such person shall be indemnified where there has been an
adjudication or other determination, as described in Article X, that such person
is liable to the Registrant or its shareholders by reason of willful
misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the duties
involved in the conduct of his or her office or did not act in good faith in the
reasonable belief that his or her action was in the best interest of the
Registrant. Section 2 of "Indemnification" in Article X also provides that the
Registrant may maintain insurance policies covering such rights of
indemnification.
Additionally, "Limitation of Liability" in Article X of the Declaration of
Trust provides that the trustees or officers of the Registrant shall not be
personally liable to any person extending credit to, contracting with, or having
a claim against, the Trust; and that, provided they have exercised reasonable
care and have acted under the reasonable belief that their actions are in the
best interest of the Registrant, the trustees and officers shall not be liable
for neglect or wrongdoing by them or any officer, agent, employee or investment
adviser of the Registrant.
Section 2 of Article XI of the Declaration of Trust additionally provides
that, subject to the provisions of Section 1 of Article XI and to Article X, the
trustees shall not be liable for errors of judgment or mistakes of fact or law,
or for any act or omission in accordance with advice of counsel or other
experts, or failing to follow such advice, with respect to the meaning and
operation of the Declaration of Trust.
Article XI of the By-Laws provides that the Registrant may purchase and
maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a trustee, officer or
employee of the Trust, or is or was serving at the request of the Trust as a
trustee, officer or employee of a corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust
or other enterprise against any liability asserted against him or her and
incurred by him or her in any such capacity or arising out of his or her status
as such, whether or not the Registrant would have the power to indemnify him or
her against such liability, provided that the Registrant may not acquire
insurance protecting any trustee or officer against liability to the Registrant
or its shareholders to which he or she would otherwise be subject by reason of
willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence, or reckless disregard of the
duties involved in the conduct of his or her office.
Section 9 of each Investment Advisory and Administration Contract or
Investment Management and Administration Contract ("each an Advisory Contract")
between Mitchell Hutchins Asset Management Inc. ("Mitchell Hutchins") and the
Trust provides that Mitchell Hutchins shall not be liable for any error of
judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by the Registrant in
connection with the matters to which the Advisory Contract relates, except for a
loss resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith, or gross negligence of
Mitchell Hutchins in the performance of its duties or from its reckless
disregard of its obligations and duties under the Advisory Contract. Each
sub-advisory contract or interim sub-advisory contract contains similar
provisions with respect to the applicable sub-adviser. Section 10 of each
Advisory Contract provides that the trustees shall not be liable for any
obligations of the Trust under the Advisory Contract and that Mitchell Hutchins
shall look only to the assets and property of the Trust in settlement of such
right or claim and not to the assets and property of the trustees.
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Section 9 of the Distribution Contract provides that the Trust will
indemnify Mitchell Hutchins and its officers, directors or controlling persons
against all liabilities arising from any alleged untrue statement of material
fact in the Registration Statement or from any alleged omission to state in the
Registration Statement a material fact required to be stated in it or necessary
to make the statements in it, in light of the circumstances under which they
were made, not misleading, except insofar as liability arises from untrue
statements or omissions made in reliance upon and in conformity with information
furnished by Mitchell Hutchins to the Trust for use in the Registration
Statement; and provided that this indemnity agreement shall not protect any such
persons against liabilities arising by reason of their bad faith, gross
negligence or willful misfeasance; and shall not inure to the benefit of any
such persons unless a court of competent jurisdiction or controlling precedent
determines that such result is not against public policy as expressed in the
Securities Act of 1933. Section 9 of each Distribution Contract also provides
that Mitchell Hutchins agrees to indemnify, defend and hold the Trust, its
officers and trustees free and harmless of any claims arising out of any alleged
untrue statement or any alleged omission of material fact contained in
information furnished by Mitchell Hutchins for use in the Registration Statement
or arising out of an agreement between Mitchell Hutchins and any retail dealer,
or arising out of supplementary literature or advertising used by Mitchell
Hutchins in connection with each Distribution Contract.
Section 9 of the Exclusive Dealer Agreement contains provisions similar to
Section 9 of the Distribution Contract, with respect to PaineWebber Incorporated
("PaineWebber").
Section 10 of the Distribution Contract contains provisions similar to that
of the section of the Investment Advisory and Administration Contracts limiting
the liability of the Trust's trustees.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended, may be provided to trustees, officers and controlling
persons of the Trust, pursuant to the foregoing provisions or otherwise, the
Trust has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange
Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act
and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification
against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Trust of expenses
incurred or paid by a trustee, officer or controlling person of the Trust in
connection with the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding or
payment pursuant to any insurance policy) is asserted against the Trust by such
trustee, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being
registered, the Trust will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has
been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate
jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public
policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of
such issue.
Item 26. BUSINESS AND OTHER CONNECTIONS OF INVESTMENT ADVISER
Mitchell Hutchins, a Delaware corporation, is a registered investment
advisor and is a wholly owned subsidiary of PaineWebber which is, in turn, a
wholly owned subsidiary of Paine Webber Group Inc. Mitchell Hutchins is
primarily engaged in the investment advisory business. Information as to the
officers and directors of Mitchell Hutchins is included in its Form ADV, as
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (registration number
801-13219) and is incorporated herein by reference.
Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") serves as sub-adviser
for PaineWebber Low Duration U.S. Government Income Fund and U.S. Government
Income Fund. Information as to the officers and managing directors and partners
of PIMCO is included in its Form ADV, as filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (registration number 801-48187) and is incorporated herein by
reference.
Schroder Investment Management North America Inc. ("SIMNA") serves as the
sub-adviser for PaineWebber Asia Pacific Growth Fund. Information regarding the
officers and directors of SIMNA is included in its Form ADV, as filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (registration number 801-15834) and is
incorporated herein by reference.
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Metropolitan West Asset Management LLC ("MWAM") serves as sub-adviser for
Investment Grade Income Fund. Information regarding the officers and directors
of MWAM is included in its Form ADV, as filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (registration number 801-53332) and is incorporated herein by
reference.
Massachusetts Financial Services Company ("MFS") serves as sub-adviser for
High Income Fund. Information regarding the officers and directors of MFS is
included in its Form ADV, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(registration number 801-_____) and is incorporated herein by reference.
Institutional Capital Corporation ("ICAP") serves as a sub-adviser for
Tax-Managed Equity Fund. Information on the officers and directors of ICAP is
included in its Form ADV filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(registration number 801-40779) and is incorporated herein by reference.
Westwood Management Corporation ("Westwood") serves as a sub-adviser for
PaineWebber Tax-Managed Equity Fund. Information on the officers and directors
of Westwood is included in its Form ADV filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (registration number 801-18727) and is incorporated herein by
reference.
Item 27. PRINCIPAL UNDERWRITERS
(a) Mitchell Hutchins serves as principal underwriter and/or investment
adviser for the following other investment companies:
ALL-AMERICAN TERM TRUST INC.
GLOBAL HIGH INCOME DOLLAR FUND INC.
INSURED MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND INC.
INVESTMENT GRADE MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND INC.
MANAGED HIGH YIELD PLUS FUND INC.
MITCHELL HUTCHINS LIR MONEY SERIES
MITCHELL HUTCHINS SECURITIES TRUST
MITCHELL HUTCHINS SERIES TRUST
PAINEWEBBER AMERICA FUND
PAINEWEBBER FINANCIAL SERVICES GROWTH FUND INC.
PAINEWEBBER INDEX TRUST
PAINEWEBBER INVESTMENT SERIES
PAINEWEBBER INVESTMENT TRUST
PAINEWEBBER INVESTMENT TRUST II
PAINEWEBBER MANAGED ASSETS TRUST
PAINEWEBBER MANAGED INVESTMENTS TRUST
PAINEWEBBER MASTER SERIES, INC.
PAINEWEBBER MUNICIPAL SERIES
PAINEWEBBER MUTUAL FUND TRUST
PAINEWEBBER OLYMPUS FUND
PAINEWEBBER SECURITIES TRUST
STRATEGIC GLOBAL INCOME FUND, INC.
2002 TARGET TERM TRUST INC.
(b) Mitchell Hutchins is the principal underwriter for the Registrant.
PaineWebber acts as exclusive dealer for the shares of the Registrant. The
directors and officers of Mitchell Hutchins, their principal business addresses
and their positions and offices with Mitchell Hutchins are identified in its
Form ADV, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (registration
number 801-13219). The directors and officers of PaineWebber, their principal
business addresses and their positions and offices with PaineWebber are
identified in its Form ADV, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(registration number 801-7163). The foregoing information is hereby
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incorporated by reference. The information set forth below is furnished for
those directors and officers of Mitchell Hutchins or PaineWebber who also serve
as trustees or officers of the Registrant.
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POSITION AND OFFICES WITH POSITION AND OFFICES WITH
NAME REGISTRANT UNDERWRITER OR DEALER
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Margo N. Alexander* Trustee and President Chairman and a Director of Mitchell Hutchins and
an Executive Vice President and a Director of
PaineWebber
Brian M. Storms* Trustee Chief Executive Officer, President and Chief
Operating Officer of Mitchell Hutchins
T. Kirkham Barneby* Vice President Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer -
Quantitative Investments of Mitchell Hutchins
Amy Doberman** Vice President Senior Vice President and General Counsel of
Mitchell Hutchins
John J. Lee*** Vice President and Assistant Vice President and a Manager of the Mutual Fund
Treasurer Finance Department of Mitchell Hutchins
Kevin J. Mahoney*** Vice President and Assistant First Vice President and a Senior Manager of the
Treasurer Mutual Fund Finance Department of Mitchell Hutchins
Ann E. Moran*** Vice President and Assistant Vice President and a Manager of the Mutual Fund
Treasurer Finance Department of Mitchell Hutchins
Dianne E. O'Donnell** Vice President and Secretary Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel
of Mitchell Hutchins
Paul H. Schubert*** Vice President and Treasurer Senior Vice President and Director of the Mutual
Fund Finance Department of Mitchell Hutchins
Barney A. Taglialatela*** Vice President and Assistant Vice President and a Manager of the Mutual Fund
Treasurer Finance Department of Mitchell Hutchins
Keith A. Weller** Vice President and Assistant First Vice President and Associate General Counsel
Secretary of Mitchell Hutchins
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* This person's business address is 51 West 52nd Street, New York, New York
10019-6114.
** This person's business address is 1285 Avenue of the Americas, New York,
New York 10019-6028.
*** This person's business address is Newport Center III, 499 Washington Blvd.,
14th Floor, Jersey City, New Jersey 07310-1998.
(c) None.
Item 28. LOCATION OF ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS
The books and other documents required by paragraphs (b)(4), (c) and (d) of
Rule 31a-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 are maintained in the
physical possession of Mitchell Hutchins at 1285 Avenue of the Americas, New
York, New York 10019-6028 and 51 West 52nd Street, New York, New York
10019-6114. All other accounts, books and documents required by Rule 31a-1 are
maintained in the physical possession of Registrant's transfer agent and
custodian.
Item 29. MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Not applicable.
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Item 30. UNDERTAKINGS
None.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and the
Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant has duly caused this
Post-Effective Amendment to its Registration Statement to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of New York
and State of New York, on the 30th day of October, 2000.
PAINEWEBBER MANAGED INVESTMENTS TRUST
By: /s/ DIANNE E. O'DONNELL
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Dianne E. O'Donnell
Vice President and Secretary
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this
Post-Effective Amendment has been signed below by the following persons in the
capacities and on the dates indicated:
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SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
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/s/ MARGO N. ALEXANDER President and Trustee October 30, 2000
------------------------------------ (Chief Executive Officer)
Margo N. Alexander *
/s/ E. GARRETT BEWKES, JR. Trustee and Chairman October 30, 2000
--------------------------- of the Board of Trustees
E. Garrett Bewkes, Jr. *
/s/ RICHARD Q. ARMSTRONG Trustee October 30, 2000
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Richard Q. Armstrong *
/s/ RICHARD R. BURT Trustee October 30, 2000
------------------------------------
Richard R. Burt *
/s/ MEYER FELDBERG Trustee October 30, 2000
------------------------------------
Meyer Feldberg *
/s/ GEORGE W. GOWEN Trustee October 30, 2000
------------------------------------
George W. Gowen *
/s/ FREDERIC V. MALEK Trustee October 30, 2000
------------------------------------
Frederic V. Malek *
/s/ CARL W. SCHAFER Trustee October 30, 2000
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Carl W. Schafer *
/s/ BRIAN M. STORMS Trustee October 30, 2000
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Brian M. Storms **
/s/ PAUL H. SCHUBERT Vice President and Treasurer (Chief October 30, 2000
------------------------------------ Financial and Accounting Officer)
Paul H. Schubert
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SIGNATURES (CONTINUED)
* Signature affixed by Elinor W. Gammon pursuant to powers of attorney
dated May 21, 1996 and incorporated by reference from Post-Effective
Amendment No. 30 to the registration statement of PaineWebber Managed
Municipal Trust, SEC File 2-89016, filed June 27, 1996.
** Signature affixed by Elinor W. Gammon pursuant to power of attorney
dated May 14, 1999 and incorporated by reference from Post-Effective
Amendment No. 61 to the registration statement of PaineWebber Managed
Investments Trust, SEC File 2-91362, filed June 1, 1999.
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PAINEWEBBER MANAGED INVESTMENTS TRUST
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
NUMBER
(1) (a) Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (1)
(g) Amendment to Declaration of Trust effective April 8, 1998 (2)
(h) Amendment to Declaration of Trust effective July 9, 1998 (2)
(i) Amendment to Declaration of Trust effective August 19, 1998 (3)
(j) Amendment to Declaration of Trust effective June 22, 1999 (4)
(k) Amendment to Declaration of Trust effective July 28, 1999 (5)
(2) Restated By-Laws (1)
(3) Instruments defining the rights of holders of the Registrant's shares of
beneficial interest (6)
(4) (a) Investment Advisory and Administration Contract with respect to Asia
Pacific Growth Fund and Low Duration U.S. Government Income Fund (1)
(b) Investment Advisory and Administration Contract with respect to
PaineWebber Strategy Fund (3)
(c) Interim Investment Management and Administration Contract with respect
to High Income Fund, Investment Grade Income Fund, U.S. Government
Income Fund and Tax-Managed Equity Fund (filed herewith)
(d) Investment Advisory Fee Agreement with respect to PaineWebber Low
Duration U.S. Government Income Fund (1)
(e) Investment Advisory Fee Agreement with respect to PaineWebber Asia
Pacific Growth Fund (7)
(f) Investment Advisory Fee Agreement with respect to PaineWebber
Strategy Fund (5)
(g) Sub-Investment Advisory Contract with Pacific Investment Management
Company LLC with respect to PaineWebber Low Duration U.S. Government
Income Fund (8)
(h) Sub-Advisory Contract with Schroder Invesment Management North
America Inc. with respect to PaineWebber Asia Pacific Growth Fund (6)
(i) Interim Sub-Advisory Contract with Pacific Investment Management
Company LLC with respect to U.S. Government Income Fund
(filed herewith)
(j) Interim Sub-Advisory Contract with Metropolitan West Asset
Management, LLC with respect to Investment Grade Income Fund
(filed herewith)
(k) Interim Sub-Advisory Contract with Massachusetts Financial Services
Company with respect to High Income Fund (filed herewith)
(l) Interim Sub-Advisory Contract with Institutional Capital Corporation
with respect to Tax-Managed Equity Fund (filed herewith)
(m) Interim Sub-Advisory Contract with Westwood Management Corporation
with respect to Tax-Managed Equity Fund (filed herewith)
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(5) (a) Form of Distribution Contract (filed herewith)
(b) Form of Dealer Agreement (filed herewith)
(6) Bonus, profit sharing or pension plans - none
(7) Custodian Agreement (1)
(8) Transfer Agency Agreement (9)
(9) Opinion and consent of counsel (to be filed)
(10) Other opinions, appraisals, rulings and consents:
Auditor's consent (to be filed)
(11) Financial statements omitted from prospectus - none
(12) Letter of investment intent (1)
(13) (a) Plan of Distribution pursuant to Rule 12b-1 with respect to
Class A Shares (3)
(b) Plan of Distribution pursuant to Rule 12b-1 with respect to Class B
Shares (3)
(e) Plan of Distribution pursuant to Rule 12b-1 with respect to Class C
Shares (3)
(f) Addendum to Class C Plan for PaineWebber Strategy Fund (5)
(14) Multiple Class Plan pursuant to Rule 18f-3 (filed herewith)
(15) (a) Code of Ethics for Registrant, its investment adviser and its
principal distributor (10)
(b) Code of Ethics for Pacific Investment Management Company LLC
(filed herewith)
(c) Code of Ethics for Metropolitan West Asset Management, LLC
(filed herewith)
(d) Code of Ethics for Massachusetts Financial Services Company
(to be filed)
(e) Code of Ethics for Schroder Investment Management North America
(filed herewith)
(f) Code of Ethics for Institutional Capital Corporation (11)
(g) Code of Ethics for Westwood Management Corporation (11)
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(1) Incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 52 to the
registration statement, SEC File No. 2-91362, filed February 27, 1998.
(2) Incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 54 to the
registration statement, SEC File No. 2-91362, filed July 21, 1998.
(3) Incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 59 to the
registration statement, SEC File No. 2-91362, filed February 26, 1999.
(4) Incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 63 to the
registration statement, SEC File No. 2-91362, filed July 29, 1999.
(5) Incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 65 to the
registration statement, SEC File No. 2-91362, filed December 3, 1999.
(6) Incorporated by reference from Articles III, VIII, IX, X and XI of
Registrant's Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust and from
Articles II, VII and X of Registrant's Restated By-Laws.
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(7) Incorporated by reference from Post Effective Amendment No. 50 to the
registration statement, SEC File No. 2-91362, filed July 7, 1997.
(8) Incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 37 to the
registration statement, SEC File No. 2-91362, filed March 31, 1995.
(9) Incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 53 to
the registration statement, SEC File No. 2-91362, filed March 31, 1998.
(10) Incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 29 to the
registration statement of PaineWebber Mutual Fund Trust, SEC File
No. 2-98149, filed June 27, 2000.
(11) Incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 46 to the
registration statement of PaineWebber America Fund, SEC File No. 2-78626,
filed October 30, 2000.
