THE BLANCHARD GROUP OF FUNDS
BLANCHARD SHORT-TERM FLEXIBLE INCOME FUND
ADDENDUM TO THE ANNUAL REPORT DATED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996
BLANCHARD SHORT-TERM FLEXIBLE INCOME FUND
Addendum to Annual Report for the period ended September 30, 1996
Omitted from the most recent Annual Report for Blanchard Short-Term
Flexible Income Fund, a portfolio of Blanchard Funds, were the results of
the last Special Meeting of Shareholders of Blanchard Short-Term Flexible
Income Fund.
The Shareholders of Blanchard Short-Term Flexible Income Fund (`Short-Term
Flexible Shares'), approved the proposed Agreement and Plan of
Reorganization between Short-Term Flexible Shares and Blanchard Short-Term
Global Income Fund (`Short-Term Global''), whereby Short-Term Global would
transfer all of its assets to Short-Term Flexible Shares in exchange for
shares of Short-Term Flexible Shares. Short-Term Global would then
distribute the shares of Short-Term Flexible Shares so received pro rata by
Short-Term Flexible Shares to
its shareholders in complete
liquidation and dissolution of
Short-Term Global.
The motion was duly adopted with 56,782,153 shares having voted to approve
the proposed Agreement, 1,933,360 having voted negatively and 2,629,465
shares having abstained from voting.
March 4, 1997
FEDERATED INVESTORS
Federated Investors Tower
Pittsburgh, Pa 15222-3779
Federated Securities Corp. is the distributor of the Fund
and is a subsidiary of Federated Investors.
Cusip 093212405
G01687-16 (3/97)
President's Message
July 1, 1996
Dear Shareholder,
I'm pleased to present the Annual Report for the Blanchard Short-Term Flexible
Income Fund* for the fiscal year ended April 30, 1996.
This report provides you with complete financial information for the Fund,
including a performance update from OFFITBANK, a list of investments included
in the Fund, and the Fund's financial statements.
If you would like the most recent performance update for your Fund, or if you
have other questions, please call Investors' Services at 1-800-829-3863.
Thank you for your confidence in the Blanchard Group of Funds as a way to put
your money to work for you.
We remain committed to delivering the highest level of personal service.
Sincerely,
Edward C. Gonzales
President
*Formerly the Blanchard Short-Term Bond Fund.
Dear Shareholders,
Enclosed please find the Annual Report for your Blanchard Short-Term Flexible
Income Fund for the fiscal year ended April 30, 1996.
After 1994's difficult bond market, 1995 handsomely rewarded fixed income
investors who had kept a long-term perspective for their investments. It
turned out to be one of the better years for bond performance in recent
history.
Your Blanchard Short-Term Flexible Income Fund benefited from this positive
environment, turning in an excellent 7.47% total return for the fiscal year
ended April 30, 1996, and maintaining a relatively stable share price.
More recently, the Fund was awarded Morningstar's highest 5-star rating for
risk-adjusted performance for the three years ended 5/31/96 in its category of
874 fixed income funds.*
The Value of a $10,000 Investment in the
Blanchard Short-Term Flexible Income Fund
from inception 4/16/93 through 4/30/96 as compared to the Merrill Lynch
Short-Term Government Corporate Index for the same period
Avg. Annual Returns through 4/30/96
Blanchard Short-Term Flexible
Income Fund*
1 year 7.47%
since inception (4/16/93) 5.47%
[GRAPH]
*The average annual returns quoted above reflect reinvestment of distributions.
If reflected, the return would be lower. Total return includes changes in
principal value. The average annual return is total return annualized and
compounded. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
+Source: Merrill Lynch Short-Term Government Corporate Index is an unmanaged
index of corporate and government issues with maturities from 1 to 4.99 years.
Investments cannot be made in an index.
This chart is for comparative purposes only and is not intended to reflect on
future performance of the Short-Term Flexible Income Fund, or the index.
Naturally, past performance is no guarantee of future performance. As with any
fixed income fund, investment return, yield and principal value will vary with
changing market conditions so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be
worth more or less than their original purchase price. Additionally, foreign
investments entail special currency, credit, interest rate and political risks
not associated with domestic investments.
Now, here's a closer look at how we employed the Fund's flexible, multi-sector
investment strategy to provide you with solid monthly yields, a positive total
return and relative share price stability throughout the past fiscal year.
The Year In Review
Interest rates declined throughout 1995 as fears of inflationary economic
growth receded. In the early part of 1996, however, rates began to tick back
up as news of renewed economic strength appeared.
Your Blanchard Short-Term Flexible Income Fund took advantage of investments in
the high-yield market, because as the economy improved, so did the quality and
attractiveness of the underlying companies that offer high-yield, higher-risk
securities. At the same time, we kept the average portfolio maturity short to
keep your share prices relatively stable and your principal investment safe.
What could we have done better? Hindsight being 20/20, if we had maintained a
longer maturity, the Fund would have benefited from additional share price
appreciation during 1995. In early 1996, the Fund did benefit from its more
conservative stance as interest rates rose. In addition, the Fund could have
benefited from a higher exposure to foreign markets, although we see very
little incentive to have foreign exposure in the Fund today.
Looking Ahead
Looking forward, we have become cautious. We think that interest rates have
the potential to rise globally over the coming year. With that forecast, we
feel that it is prudent to position the Fund in a conservative, insular manner.
Specifically, we will increase our exposure to the high-yield market, maintain
no exposure to the European markets, and keep the high grade portion of the
portfolio with a short duration. In other words, we are looking to insulate
shareholders from a potential interest rate increase in 1996.
We believe that your Blanchard Short-Term Flexible Income Fund is an
intelligent choice for investors seeking to outperform the returns offered by
fixed-price money market funds and other cash investments, who are willing to
accept some principal fluctuation.
Based on the Fund's objective and our outlook for the coming year, we've made
the following adjustments to the portfolio as of 6/20/96: 82% U.S. fixed income
securities, 16% U.S. high-yield, 0% foreign, and 2% U.S. cash equivalents. We
maintain our commitment to quality with an average portfolio quality of "A",
and as mentioned, we're maintaining a conservative average portfolio maturity
of 2.45 years.
Thank you for your continued patronage. We look forward to serving you in the
months and years ahead.
Sincerely,
Jack D. Burks
Managing Director of OFFITBANK
Portfolio Manager of the Blanchard
Short-Term Flexible Income Fund
*Morningstar proprietary ratings reflect risk-adjusted performance
through 5/31/96. The ratings are subject to change every month. Past
performance is not a guarantee of future results. Morningstar ratings are
calculated from the Fund's three year returns in excess of 90-day Treasury bill
returns, and a risk factor that reflects Fund performance below 90-day Treasury
bill returns. The one-year rating is calculated using the same methodology,
but is not a component of the overall rating. The Fund received 5 stars for
the one- and three-year periods respectively. It was rated among 1,458 and 874
fixed income funds for the one- and three-year periods, respectively. Ten
percent of the funds in a rating category receive 5 stars. The Fund's rating
does not reflect certain management fees which were waived during the period.
If reflected, they may have impacted the rating.
BLANCHARD SHORT-TERM FLEXIBLE INCOME FUND
(FORMERLY, BLANCHARD SHORT-TERM BOND FUND)
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
APRIL 30, 1996
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<CAPTION>
FOREIGN
CURRENCY
PAR AMOUNT
OR PRINCIPAL VALUE IN
AMOUNT U.S. DOLLARS
<C> <S> <C>
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FOREIGN FIXED INCOME--11.2%
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DENMARK--2.8%
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GOVERNMENT/AGENCY--2.8%
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26,500,000 Denmark, Foreign Gov't. Guarantee, 9.00%, 11/15/1998 $ 4,921,942
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NETHERLANDS--5.0%
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GOVERNMENT/AGENCY--5.0%
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14,500,000 Netherlands Dutch Government, Foreign Gov't. Guarantee,
6.25%, 7/15/1998 8,883,630
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GERMANY--1.7%
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FINANCIAL SERVICES--1.7%
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2,000,000 Bayerische-Bayer Hypotheken-Und Wechsel-Bank Ag, Unsub.,
7.00%, 12/21/1998 2,997,516
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UNITED KINGDOM--1.7%
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GOVERNMENT/AGENCY--1.7%
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2,052,000 United Kingdom Treasury, 7.25%, 3/30/1998 3,119,855
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TOTAL FOREIGN FIXED INCOME (IDENTIFIED COST $20,611,177) 19,922,943
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U.S. FIXED INCOME--37.9%
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AIRLINES--0.1%
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$ 200,000 USAir, Inc., 9.80%, 1/15/2000 194,250
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BASIC INDUSTRY--0.4%
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700,000 Uniroyal Chemical Corp., Sr. Note, 9.00%, 9/1/2000 705,250
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BASIC MATERIALS--0.5%
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500,000 Owens-Illinois, Inc., Sr. Sub. Note, 10.25%, 4/1/1999 512,500
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400,000 Owens-Illinois, Inc., Sr. Sub. Note, 10.50%, 6/15/2002 417,000
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Total 929,500
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BLANCHARD SHORT-TERM FLEXIBLE INCOME FUND
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<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL VALUE IN
AMOUNT U.S. DOLLARS
<C> <S> <C>
- --------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------
U.S. FIXED INCOME--CONTINUED
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COMPUTER RELATED--0.4%
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$ 500,000 Unisys Corp., Deb., 9.50%, 7/15/1998 $ 491,250
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300,000 Unisys Corp., Sr. Note, 10.625%, 10/1/1999 301,125
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Total 792,375
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CONSUMER RELATED--1.9%
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500,000 Revlon Consumer Products Corp., Note, 9.375%, 4/1/2001 500,000
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
500,000 Revlon Consumer Products Corp., Sr. Note, 9.50%, 6/1/1999 512,500
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2,530,000 RJR Nabisco, Inc., Note, 8.75%, 7/15/2007 2,462,479
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Total 3,474,979
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ELECTRICAL UTILITIES--0.6%
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1,000,000 Long Island Lighting Co., Deb., 7.30%, 7/15/1999 987,911
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ENERGY & OIL RELATED--0.4%
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150,000 Texas New Mexico Power, 1st Mtg. Bond, 9.25%, 9/15/2000 155,824
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500,000 Triton Energy Corp., Sr. Sub. Disc. Note, 9.75%, 12/15/2000 483,750
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Total 639,574
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ENTERTAINMENT--2.6%
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1,000,000 Caesars World, Inc., Sr. Sub. Note, 8.875%, 8/15/2002 1,020,000
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2,500,000 Harrah's Operations, Inc., Sr. Sub. Note, 8.75%, 3/15/2000 2,562,500
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1,000,000 Time Warner Entertainment Corp. L.P., Note, 9.625%, 5/1/2002 1,104,527
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Total 4,687,027
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FINANCE--RETAIL--0.3%
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500,000 Scotsman Industries, Inc., Sr. Note, 9.50%, 12/15/2000 500,000
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FINANCIAL SERVICES--8.4%
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2,094,357 CMC Securities Corp., Series 1993-A, Class A2, 7.50%, 2/25/2023 2,093,708
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
718,317 Contimortgage, Series 1995-1, Class A1, 8.75%, 4/15/2007 718,317
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3,065,964 GE Capital Mortgage Services, Series 1992-12A, Class A4, 7.50%,
11/25/2018 3,069,796
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1,000,000 Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc., Medium Term Note, 8.63%,
2/26/1999 1,045,357
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BLANCHARD SHORT-TERM FLEXIBLE INCOME FUND
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<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL VALUE IN
AMOUNT U.S. DOLLARS
<C> <S> <C>
- --------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------
U.S. FIXED INCOME--CONTINUED
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FINANCIAL SERVICES--CONTINUED
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$ 1,617,033 Merrill Lynch Mtg. Investors, Series 1990-I, Class A, 9.20%,
1/15/2011 $ 1,657,200
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500,000 Navistar Financial 1995-A Owner Trust, Sr. Sub. Note, 8.875%,
11/15/1998 507,500
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500,000 Presidential Life Corp., Sr. Note, 9.50%, 12/15/2000 517,500
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1,000,000 Reliance Group Holdings, Inc., Sr. Note, 9.00%, 11/15/2000 1,000,000
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2,027,564 The Money Store HEL Trust, Series 1995-A1, Class A1, 8.00%,
9/15/2005 2,033,262
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2,000,000 U.S. Leasing International, Sr. Note, 8.75%, 12/1/2001 2,159,758
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Total 14,802,398
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GOVERNMENT/AGENCY--13.9%
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10,000,000 (b)Federal Home Loan Mortgage, Discount Notes, 5.26%, 6/17/1996 9,932,360
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1,435,242 Federal National Mortgage Association, 9.50%, 11/1/2021 1,530,254
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2,007,596 Government National Mortgage Association, 10.00%, 6/15/2021 2,209,718
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3,283,948 Resolution Trust Corp., Series 1991-M7, Class A2, 8.15%, 1/25/2021 3,389,658
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2,794,812 (a)Resolution Trust Corp., Series 1992-3, Class A2, 7.02%, 9/25/2019 2,785,197
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1,738,795 (a)Resolution Trust Corp., Series 1992-3, Class A3, 6.98%, 5/25/2021 1,707,288
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1,945,980 (a)Resolution Trust Corp., Series 1992-6, Class A4, 7.49%, 11/25/2025 1,952,070
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1,098,746 Resolution Trust Corp., Series 1992-C1, Class A1, 8.80%, 8/25/2023 1,104,580
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27,592 (a)Resolution Trust Corp., Series 1992-M4, Class A2, 6.68%, 9/25/2021 27,385
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Total 24,638,510
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INDUSTRY RELATED--3.0%
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850,000 Armco, Inc., Sr. Note, 9.375%, 11/1/2000 847,875
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700,000 Gaylord Container Corp., Sr. Note, 11.50%, 5/15/2001 728,000
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
500,000 PDV America, Sr. Note, 7.25%, 8/1/1998 486,980
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500,000 Sea Containers Ltd., Sr. Note, 9.50%, 7/1/2003 493,750
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500,000 Sequa Corp., Sr. Note, 8.75%, 12/15/2001 485,000
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BLANCHARD SHORT-TERM FLEXIBLE INCOME FUND
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<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL VALUE IN
AMOUNT U.S. DOLLARS
<C> <S> <C>
- --------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------
U.S. FIXED INCOME--CONTINUED
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INDUSTRY RELATED--CONTINUED
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$ 250,000 Stone Container Corp., Sr. Note, 9.875%, 2/1/2001 $ 239,062
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
200,000 Stone Container Corp., Sr. Sub. Note, 11.00%, 8/15/1999 201,000
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2,000,000 USX Corp., 5.75%, 7/1/2001 1,835,000
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Total 5,316,667
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INSURANCE--0.1%
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250,000 Penn Central Corp., Sub. Note, 10.625%, 4/15/2000 271,250
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OTHER--0.2%
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400,000 SIFTO Canada, Inc., Sr. Note, 8.50%, 7/15/2000 394,000
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PAPER PRODUCTS--0.5%
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500,000 Repap New Brunswick, 1st Priority Sr. Secd. Note, 9.875%, 7/15/2000 500,000
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500,000 Repap Wisconsin, Inc., 1st Priority Sr. Secd. Note, 9.25%, 2/1/2002 482,500
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Total 982,500
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SERVICES--0.4%
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750,000 Rogers Cablesystems Ltd., Note, 9.625%, 8/1/2002 759,375
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STEEL--0.3%
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500,000 Wheeling Pittsburgh Corp., Sr. Note, 9.375%, 11/15/2003 472,500
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS--2.4%
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750,000 Centennial Cellular Corp., Sr. Note, 8.875%, 11/1/2001 714,375
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2,500,000 Le Groupe Videotron Ltee, Sr. Note, 10.625%, 2/15/2005 2,668,750
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
868,800 SCI Television, Inc., Note, 7.50%, 6/30/1998 873,144
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Total 4,256,269
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UNASSIGNED--1.5%
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500,000 AAF-McQuay, Inc., Sr. Note, 8.875%, 2/15/2003 483,750
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
500,000 Clark R&M Holdings, Inc., Sr. Note, 11.00% accrual, 2/15/2000 342,500
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
500,000 G-I Holdings, Inc., Sr. Disc. Note, 11.375% accrual, 10/1/1998 399,375
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
300,000 Harris Chemical North America, Inc., Sr. Secd. Disc. Note, 10.25%, 7/15/2001 301,500
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
500,000 Stone Consolidated, Sr. Note, 10.25%, 12/15/2000 523,750
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</TABLE>
BLANCHARD SHORT-TERM FLEXIBLE INCOME FUND
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL VALUE IN
AMOUNT U.S. DOLLARS
<C> <S> <C>
- --------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------
U.S. FIXED INCOME--CONTINUED
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UNASSIGNED--CONTINUED
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$ 600,000 World Color Press, Sr. Sub. Note, 9.125%, 3/15/2003 $ 597,000
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Total 2,647,875
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TOTAL U.S. FIXED INCOME (IDENTIFIED COST $66,600,929) 67,452,210
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SHORT-TERM SECURITIES--11.2%
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20,000,000 (b)Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.24%, 5/20/1996 19,945,428
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TOTAL SHORT-TERM SECURITIES (IDENTIFIED COST $19,945,428) 19,945,428
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U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES--33.6%
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20,000,000 5.50%, 11/15/1998 19,687,500
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20,000,000 5.75%, 10/31/1997 19,956,240
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20,000,000 6.50%, 4/30/1997 20,156,240
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TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES (IDENTIFIED COST $59,978,774) 59,799,980
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(C) REPURCHASE AGREEMENT--4.9%
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8,669,052 Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc., 5.25%, dated 4/30/1996, due
5/1/1996 (AT AMORTIZED COST) 8,669,052
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS (IDENTIFIED COST $175,805,360)(D) $ 175,789,613
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(a) Denotes variable rate securities which show current rate and next demand
date.
(b) Discount rate at time of purchase.
(c) The repurchase agreement is fully collateralized by U.S.
Treasury/government and/or agency obligations based on market prices at the
date of the portfolio.
(d) The cost of investments for federal tax purposes amounts to $175,805,360.
The net unrealized depreciation of investments on a federal tax basis
amounts to $15,747 which is comprised of $1,065,482 appreciation and
$1,081,229 depreciation at April 30, 1996.
Note: The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of net assets
($177,766,469) at April 30, 1996.
(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)
BLANCHARD SHORT-TERM FLEXIBLE INCOME FUND
(FORMERLY, BLANCHARD SHORT-TERM BOND FUND)
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
APRIL 30, 1996
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<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS:
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Total investments in securities, at value (identified and tax cost $175,805,360) $ 175,789,613
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Cash denominated in foreign currencies (at cost, $790) 764
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Income receivable 2,304,130
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Net receivable for forward foreign currency exchange contracts sold 1,144,732
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Receivable for shares sold 111,826
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Deferred expenses 36,704
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Total assets 179,387,769
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LIABILITIES:
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Payable for shares redeemed $ 623,073
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Net payable for forward foreign currency exchange contracts purchased 475,356
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Income distribution payable 159,816
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Payable to bank 132,615
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Payable for foreign taxes withheld 3,764
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Accrued expenses 226,676
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Total liabilities 1,621,300
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NET ASSETS 59,529,291 shares outstanding $ 177,766,469
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
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Paid in capital $ 187,290,247
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Net unrealized appreciation of investments and translation of assets and liabilities in foreign
currency 577,797
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Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions (9,659,884)
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Distributions in excess of net investment income (441,691)
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Total Net Assets $ 177,766,469
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NET ASSET VALUE, Offering Price and Redemption Proceeds Per Share:
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$177,766,469 / 59,529,291 shares outstanding $ 2.99
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(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)
BLANCHARD SHORT-TERM FLEXIBLE INCOME FUND
(FORMERLY, BLANCHARD SHORT-TERM BOND FUND)
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
YEAR ENDED APRIL 30, 1996
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<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C> <C>
INVESTMENT INCOME:
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Interest $ 3,899,852
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EXPENSES:
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Management fee $ 421,853
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Administrative personnel and services fee 81,964
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Custodian fees 31,735
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Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses 128,084
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Directors'/Trustees' fees 12,766
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Auditing fees 42,188
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Legal fees 22,798
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Portfolio accounting fees 80,782
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Distribution services fee 140,612
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Share registration costs 15,525
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Printing and postage 40,111
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Insurance premiums 126
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Miscellaneous 17,247
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Total expenses 1,035,791
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Waivers--
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Waiver of management fee $ (187,797)
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Waiver of distribution services fee (36,364)
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Total waivers (224,161)
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Net expenses 811,630
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Net investment income 3,088,222
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY:
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions 511,538
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Net change in unrealized appreciation of investments and translation of assets and liabilities in
foreign currency 767,013
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Net realized and unrealized gain on investments and foreign currency 1,278,551
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Change in net assets resulting from operations $ 4,366,773
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(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)
BLANCHARD SHORT-TERM FLEXIBLE INCOME FUND
(FORMERLY, BLANCHARD SHORT-TERM BOND FUND)
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
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<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED APRIL 30,
<S> <C> <C>
1996 1995
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
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OPERATIONS--
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Net investment income $ 3,088,222 $ 1,502,880
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Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions
($627,438 net gain and $247,141 net loss, respectively, as computed for federal
tax purposes) 511,538 (572,264)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and
translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currency 767,013 443,090
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Change in net assets resulting from operations 4,366,773 1,373,706
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS--
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Distributions from net investment income (3,088,222) (1,502,880)
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Distributions in excess of net investment income (4,918) (18,912)
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Change in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders (3,093,140) (1,521,792)
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SHARE TRANSACTIONS--
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Proceeds from sale of shares 13,369,396 21,020,411
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Proceeds from shares issued in connection with the acquisition of Blanchard
Short-Term Global Income Fund 174,188,041 --
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Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions
declared 2,652,603 1,341,339
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Cost of shares redeemed (37,161,711) (41,150,317)
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Change in net assets resulting from share transactions 153,048,329 (18,788,567)
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Change in net assets 154,321,962 (18,936,653)
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NET ASSETS:
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Beginning of period 23,444,507 42,381,160
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End of period $ 177,766,469 $ 23,444,507
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(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)
BLANCHARD SHORT-TERM FLEXIBLE INCOME FUND
(FORMERLY, BLANCHARD SHORT-TERM BOND FUND)
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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(FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED APRIL 30,
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1996 1995 1994 1993(A)
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 2.94 $ 2.93 $ 3.00 $ 3.00
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INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
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Net investment income 0.22 0.15 0.17 0.00(e)
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Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign
currency transactions -- -- (0.06) 0.00(e)
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Total from investment operations 0.22 0.15 0.11 0.00(e)
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LESS DISTRIBUTIONS
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Distributions from net investment income (0.17) (0.14) (0.17) (0.00)(e)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Distributions in excess of net investment income (b) (0.00)(e) (0.00)(e) -- --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Distributions from net realized gain on investments
and foreign currency -- -- (0.01) (0.00)(e)
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Total distributions (0.17) (0.14) (0.18) (0.00)(e)
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NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 2.99 $ 2.94 $ 2.93 $ 3.00
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TOTAL RETURN (C) 7.47% 5.34% 3.72% 0.15%
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RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS
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Expenses 1.44% 1.38% 0.63% 3.03%*
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Net investment income 5.49% 4.80% 5.64% 3.89%*
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Expense waiver/reimbursement (d) 0.40% 0.75% 1.42% --
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SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) $177,766 $23,445 $42,381 $2,000
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Portfolio turnover 291% 84% 212% 36%
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</TABLE>
* Computed on an annualized basis.
(a) Reflects operations for the period from April 16, 1993 (commencement of
operations) to April 30, 1993.
(b) Distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which
may differ from generally accepted accounting principles. These
distributions do not represent a return of capital for federal income tax
purposes.
(c) Based on net asset value.
(d) This voluntary expense decrease is reflected in both the expense and net
investment income ratios shown above.
(e) Less than one cent per share.
(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)
BLANCHARD SHORT-TERM FLEXIBLE INCOME FUND
(FORMERLY, BLANCHARD SHORT-TERM BOND FUND)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
APRIL 30, 1996
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(1) ORGANIZATION
Blanchard Funds (the "Trust") is registered under the Investment Company Act of
1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end, management investment company. The
Trust consists of eight portfolios. The financial statements included herein are
only those of Blanchard Short-Term Flexible Income Fund (the "Fund"), a
non-diversified portfolio. The financial statements of the other portfolios are
presented separately. The assets of each portfolio are segregated and a
shareholder's interest is limited to the portfolio in which shares are held. The
Fund seeks to provide high current income while seeking opportunities for
capital appreciation.
Effective October 10, 1995, the shareholders approved a change in the name of
the Fund from Blanchard Short-Term Bond Fund to Blanchard Short-Term Flexible
Income Fund.
On February 12, 1996, the Fund acquired all the net assets of Blanchard
Short-Term Global Income Fund pursuant to a plan of reorganization approved by
Blanchard Short-Term Global Income Fund's shareholders on February 9, 1996. The
acquisition was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of 102,463,593 shares of the
Blanchard Short-Term Global Income Fund for 57,869,781 shares of the Fund valued
at $174,188,041. Blanchard Short-Term Global Income Fund's net assets at that
date ($174,188,041, included $2,707,873 of unrealized appreciation. Immediately
following the acquisition the Fund had net assets of $193,217,808.
(2) SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently
followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. These
policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
INVESTMENT VALUATIONS--Foreign and domestic listed corporate bonds and U.S.
government securities, are generally valued at the mean of the latest bid
and asked price as furnished by an independent pricing service. Short-term
foreign and domestic securities are valued at the prices provided by an
independent pricing service. However, short-term foreign and domestic
securities with remaining maturities of sixty days or less at the time of
purchase may be valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair market
value.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS--It is the policy of the Fund to require the
custodian bank to take possession, to have legally segregated in the
Federal Reserve Book Entry System, or to have segregated within the
custodian bank's vault, all securities held as collateral under repurchase
agreement transactions. Additionally, procedures have been established by
the Fund to monitor, on a daily basis, the market value of each repurchase
agreement's collateral to ensure that the value of collateral at least
equals the repurchase price to be paid under the repurchase agreement
transaction.
BLANCHARD SHORT-TERM FLEXIBLE INCOME FUND
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The Fund will only enter into repurchase agreements with banks and other
recognized financial institutions, such as broker/dealers, which are deemed
by the Fund's adviser to be creditworthy pursuant to the guidelines and/or
standards reviewed or established by the Board of Trustees (the
"Trustees"). Risks may arise from the potential inability of counterparties
to honor the terms of the repurchase agreement. Accordingly, the Fund could
receive less than the repurchase price on the sale of collateral
securities.
INVESTMENT INCOME, EXPENSES AND DISTRIBUTIONS--Interest income and expenses
are accrued daily. Bond premium and discount, if applicable, are amortized
as required by the Internal Revenue Code, as amended (the "Code").
Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Distributions in excess of net investment income were the result of certain
book and tax timing differences. These distributions do not represent a
return of capital for federal income tax purposes.
Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with
income tax regulations which may differ from generally accepted accounting
principles. These differences are primarily due to differing treatments for
foreign currency transactions and straddle losses. The following
reclassifications have been made to the financial statements.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
INCREASE (DECREASE)
<S> <C> <C>
DISTRIBUTIONS IN
ACCUMULATED NET EXCESS OF
PAID-IN CAPITAL REALIZED GAIN/LOSS NET INVESTMENT INCOME
$8,417 $ 369,660 $ (378,077)
</TABLE>
Net investment income, net realized gains/losses, and net assets were not
affected by this reclassification.
FEDERAL TAXES--It is the Fund's policy to comply with the provisions of the
Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to
shareholders each year substantially all of its income. Accordingly, no
provisions for federal tax are necessary.
Withholding taxes on foreign interest and dividends have been provided for
in accordance with the Fund's understanding of the applicable country's tax
rules and rates.
The Fund acquired a capital loss carryforward of $9,885,574, which will
expire 2003, from Blanchard Short-Term Global Income Fund as a result of
the merger on February 12, 1996.
At April 30, 1996, the Fund, for federal tax purposes, had a capital loss
carryforward of $9,659,884, which will reduce the Fund's taxable income
arising from future net realized gain on investments, if any, to the extent
permitted by the Code, and thus will reduce the amount of the distributions
to shareholders which would otherwise be necessary to relieve the Fund of
any liability for federal tax. Pursuant to the Code, such capital loss
carryforward will expire as follows:
BLANCHARD SHORT-TERM FLEXIBLE INCOME FUND
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXPIRATION YEAR EXPIRATION AMOUNT
<S> <C>
2002 $ 9,258,136
2003 $ 401,748
</TABLE>
Additionally, net capital losses of $459,156 for foreign currency losses
attributable to security transactions incurred after October 31, 1995 are
treated as arising on the first day of the Fund's next taxable year.
WHEN-ISSUED AND DELAYED DELIVERY TRANSACTIONS--The Fund may engage in
when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. The Fund records when-issued
securities on the trade date and maintains security positions such that
sufficient liquid assets will be available to make payment for the
securities purchased. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed
delivery basis are marked to market daily and begin earning interest on the
settlement date.
DEFERRED EXPENSES--The costs incurred by the Fund with respect to
registration of its shares in its first fiscal year, excluding the initial
expense of registering its shares, have been deferred and are being
amortized using the straight-line method over a period of five years from
the Fund's commencement date.
CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK--The Fund invests in securities of non-U.S.
issuers. The political or economic developments within a particular country
or region may have an adverse effect on the ability of domiciled issuers to
meet their obligations. Additionally, political or economic developments
may have an effect on the liquidity and volatility of portfolio securities
and currency holdings.
FOREIGN CURRENCY COMMITMENTS--The Fund may enter into foreign currency
commitments for the delayed delivery of securities or foreign currency
exchange transactions. Purchased contracts are used to acquire exposure to
foreign currencies; whereas, contracts to sell are used to hedge the fund's
securities against currency fluctuations. Risks may arise upon entering
these transactions from the potential inability of counter-parts to meet
the terms of their commitments and from unanticipated movements in security
prices or foreign exchange rates. The foreign currency transactions are
adjusted by the daily exchange rate of the underlying currency and any
gains or losses are recorded for financial statement purpose as unrealized
until the settlement date.
BLANCHARD SHORT-TERM FLEXIBLE INCOME FUND
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At April 30, 1996, the Fund had outstanding foreign currency commitments as
set forth below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
UNREALIZED
SETTLEMENT CONTRACTS TO IN EXCHANGE CONTRACTS APPRECIATION
DATE DELIVER/RECEIVE FOR AT VALUE (DEPRECIATION)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
CONTRACTS PURCHASED
- --------------------------
Danish Krone 05/14/96 27,700,000 $ 4,868,446 $ 4,696,397 $ (172,049)
- --------------------------
Netherlands Guilder 05/14/96 13,000,000 7,898,078 7,594,771 (303,307)
- -------------------------- --------------- ------------- -----------------
$ 12,766,524 $ 12,291,168 $ (475,356)
--------------- ------------- -----------------
CONTRACTS SOLD
- --------------------------
Danish Krone 05/14/96 57,629,550 $ 10,118,791 $ 9,770,804 $ 347,987
- --------------------------
Netherlands Guilder 05/14/96 28,747,250 17,503,197 16,794,522 708,675
- --------------------------
Pound Sterling 05/14/96 3,032,838 4,652,374 4,564,304 88,070
- -------------------------- --------------- ------------- -----------------
Total $ 32,274,362 $ 31,129,630 $ 1,144,732
- -------------------------- --------------- ------------- -----------------
</TABLE>
OPTIONS CONTRACTS--The Fund purchases over-the-counter put options on U.S.
government securities to hedge fluctuations in the market value of certain
portfolio securities. The risk associated with purchasing an option is that
the Fund pays a premium whether or not the option is exercised.
Additionally, the Fund bears the risk of loss of premium and change in
market value should the counterparty not perform under the contract. Put
options purchased are accounted for in the same manner as portfolio
securities. For the year ended April 30, 1996, the Fund had no outstanding
option contracts.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION--The accounting records of the Fund are
maintained in U.S. dollars. All assets and liabilities denominated in
foreign currencies ("FC") are translated into U.S. dollars based on the
rate of exchange of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of
valuation. Purchases and sales of securities, income and expenses are
translated at the rate of exchange quoted on the respective date that such
transactions are recorded. Differences between income and expense amounts
recorded and collected or paid are adjusted when reported by the custodian
bank. The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations
resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the
fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. Such
fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss
from investments.
Reported net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of
portfolio securities, sales and maturities of short-term securities, sales
of FCs, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement
dates on securities transactions, the difference between the amounts of
dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund's
books, and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or
paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes
in the value of assets and liabilities other than investments in securities
at fiscal year end, resulting from changes in the exchange rate.
BLANCHARD SHORT-TERM FLEXIBLE INCOME FUND
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USE OF ESTIMATES--The preparation of financial statements in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets, liabilities,
expenses and revenues reported in the financial statements. Actual results
could differ from those estimated.
OTHER--Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade date.
(3) SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST
The Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of
full and fractional shares of beneficial interest (without par value).
Transactions in shares were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED APRIL 30,
<S> <C> <C>
1996 1995
Shares sold 4,477,310 7,207,260
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shares issued in connection with the acquisition of Blanchard
Short-Term Global Income Fund 57,869,781 --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared 888,044 460,620
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shares redeemed (11,691,202) (14,143,317)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------- -------------
Net change resulting from share transactions 51,543,933 (6,475,437)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------- -------------
</TABLE>
(4) MANAGEMENT FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
MANAGEMENT FEE--Virtus Capital Management, Inc. the Fund's manager, (the
"Manager"), receives for its services an annual management fee equal to 0.75% of
the Fund's average daily net assets.
Virtus Capital Management, Inc. became the Fund's manager on July 12, 1995.
Prior to July 12, 1995, Sheffield Management Company served as the Fund's
manager and received for its services an annual management fee equal to 0.75% of
the Fund's average daily net assets. For the year ended April 30, 1996, the
managers earned fees as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AMOUNT OF AMOUNT OF
MANAGER FEE EARNED FEE WAIVED
<S> <C> <C>
Sheffield Management Company $ 32,746 $ 23,550
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Virtus Capital Management, Inc. $ 389,107 $ 164,247
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- --------------
</TABLE>
The Manager may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. The Manager
can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole
discretion.
SUB-ADVISORY FEE--OFFITBANK provides the manager with sub-advisory services for
which it receives a fee from the Manager equal to 0.25% of the Fund's average
daily net assets. In addition, OFFITBANK may voluntarily choose to reduce its
compensation.
BLANCHARD SHORT-TERM FLEXIBLE INCOME FUND
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE--Federated Administrative Services ("FAS") provides the Fund
with certain administrative personnel and services. The fee paid to FAS is based
on the level of average aggregate net assets of the Fund for the period.
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES FEE--The Fund has adopted a Distribution Plan (the "Plan")
pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the terms of the Plan, the Fund will
reimburse Federated Securities Corp. ("FSC"), the principal distributor, from
the net assets of the Fund to finance activities intended to result in the sale
of the Fund's shares. The Plan provides that the Fund may incur distribution
expenses up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund shares,
annually, to reimburse FSC.
The distributor may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. The
distributor can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its
sole discretion.
FSC became the Fund's principal distributor on July 12, 1995. Prior to July 12,
1995, Sheffield Investments, Inc. served as the Fund's principal distributor and
received for its services an annual distribution fee equal to 0.25 of 1% of the
Fund's average daily net assets. For the year ended
April 30, 1996, the distributors earned and waived fees as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AMOUNT OF AMOUNT OF
DISTRIBUTOR FEE EARNED FEE WAIVED
<S> <C> <C>
Sheffield Investments, Inc. $ 10,915 $ 0
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Federated Securities Corp. $ 129,697 $ 36,364
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</TABLE>
TRANSFER AGENT AND DIVIDEND DISBURSING AGENT FEES--Federated Services Company
("FServ"), through its subsidiary, Federated Shareholder Services Company,
serves as transfer and dividend disbursing agent for the Fund. The fee paid to
FServ is based on the size, type, and number of accounts and transactions made
by shareholders.
FServ became the Fund's transfer agent on October 15, 1995. Prior to October 15,
1995, United States Trust Company of New York served as the Fund's transfer
agent for which it received a fee. For the year ended April 30, 1996, the
transfer agents earned fees as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AMOUNT OF
TRANSFER AGENT FEE EARNED
<S> <C>
United States Trust Company of New York $ 25,716
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Federated Services Company $ 102,368
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------
</TABLE>
DIRECTORS/TRUSTEES FEES--Prior to the acquisition of Sheffield Management
Company by Virtus Capital Management, Inc., the independent directors/trustees
for the Trust participated in an unfunded noncontributory pension plan (the
"Plan") covering all independent directors/trustees of the Trust who served as
an independent director/trustee for at least five years at the time of
retirement. Benefits under this plan were based on an amount equal to 75% of the
directors/trustees fees at the time of retirement, plus 5% for each year of
service in excess of five years of service but
BLANCHARD SHORT-TERM FLEXIBLE INCOME FUND
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
not in excess of ten years of service. The net pension expense included in
Directors'/Trustees' Fees in the Statement of Operations for the year ended for
the Fund April 30, 1996 was $5,828.
PORTFOLIO ACCOUNTING FEES--FServ maintains the Fund's accounting records for
which it receives a fee. The fee is based on the level of the Fund's average
daily net assets for the period, plus out-of-pocket expenses.
FServ became the Fund's portfolio accountant on October 15, 1995. Prior to
October 15, 1995, Mutual Fund Services Company served as the Fund's portfolio
accountant for which it received a fee. For the year ended April 30, 1996, the
portfolio accountants earned fees as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AMOUNT OF
PORTFOLIO ACCOUNTANT FEE EARNED
<S> <C>
Mutual Fund Services Company $ 38,524
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Federated Services Company $ 42,258
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------
</TABLE>
CUSTODIAN FEES--Signet Trust Co. is the Fund's custodian. The fee is based on
the level of the Fund's average daily net assets for the period, plus
out-of-pocket expenses.
Signet Trust Company became the Fund's custodian on October 15, 1995. Prior to
October 15, 1995, United States Trust Company of New York served as the Fund's
custodian for which it received a fee. For the year ended April 30, 1996, the
custodians earned fees as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AMOUNT OF
CUSTODIAN FEE EARNED
<S> <C>
United States Trust Company of New York $ 9,142
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------
Signet Trust Company $ 22,593
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------
</TABLE>
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPENSES--The Fund's Manager paid the organizational expenses of
the Fund incurred prior to the public offering of its shares amounting to
$80,724. The Fund reimbursed the Manager for these expenses and has deferred and
is amortizing such expenses on the straight-line method over five years from the
date of commencement of the Fund's operations.
GENERAL--Certain of the Officers and Trustees of the Trust are Officers and
Directors or Trustees of the above companies.
(5) INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
Purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term securities, for the
period ended
April 30, 1996, were as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PURCHASES $ 158,155,852
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------
SALES $ 91,900,217
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------
</TABLE>
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
To the Board of Trustees of BLANCHARD FUNDS and Shareholders of
BLANCHARD SHORT-TERM FLEXIBLE INCOME FUND
(formerly Blanchard Short-Term Bond Fund):
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including
the portfolio of investments, of Blanchard Short-Term Flexible Income Fund
(formerly Blanchard Short-Term Bond Fund) as of April 30, 1996, and the related
statements of operations and changes in net assets, and financial highlights for
the year then ended. These financial statements and financial highlights are the
responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our
audit. The statement of changes in net assets for the year ended April 30, 1995
and the financial highlights for the three years in the period ended April 30,
1995 were audited by other auditors, whose reports thereon dated June 20, 1995,
expressed an unqualified opinion.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our
procedures included confirmation of the securities owned as of April 30, 1996 by
correspondence with the custodian and brokers; where replies were not received
from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the 1996 financial statements and financial highlights referred
to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
Blanchard Short-Term Flexible Income Fund (formerly Blanchard Short-Term Bond
Fund) as of April 30, 1996, the results of its operations, the changes in its
net assets and its financial highlights for the year then ended in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
June 19, 1996
TRUSTEES OFFICERS
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<TABLE>
<S> <C>
John F. Donahue John F. Donahue
Thomas G. Bigley Chairman
John T. Conroy, Jr. Edward C. Gonzales
William J. Copeland President and Treasurer
James E. Dowd J. Christopher Donahue
Lawrence D. Ellis, M.D. Executive Vice President
Edward L. Flaherty, Jr. John W. McGonigle
Edward C. Gonzales Executive Vice President and Secretary
Peter E. Madden Richard B. Fisher
Gregor F. Meyer Vice President
John E. Murray, Jr. Joseph S. Machi
Wesley W. Posvar Vice President and Assistant Treasurer
Marjorie P. Smuts C. Grant Anderson
Assistant Secretary
</TABLE>
This report is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when
preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus which contain facts concerning
its objective and policies, management fees, expenses and other information.
Portfolio Adviser
OFFITBANK
Blanchard
Short-Term
Flexible Income
Fund*
The Blanchard Group of Funds are available through Signet Financial Services,
Inc., and are advised by Virtus Capital Management, Inc., an affiliate of
Signet Financial Services, Inc.
Investment products available through Signet Financial Services, Inc., are not
deposits, obligations of, or guaranteed by Signet Bank, Signet Financial
Services, Inc., any bank or other financial institution, and are not insured by
the FDIC or any Federal Agency. In addition, they involve risk, including
possible loss of principal invested.
Federated Securities Corp. is the distributor of the Fund.
(2021)
CUSIP 093212405
G01684-03 (6/96)
Blanchard
Short-Term
Flexible Income
Fund*
*formerly Blanchard
Short-Term Bond Fund
Annual Report
April 30, 1996
Managed by: Virtus Capital Management
