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COLONIAL CONNECTICUT TAX-EXEMPT FUND SEMIANNUAL REPORT
JULY 31, 1999
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COLONIAL CONNECTICUT TAX-EXEMPT FUND
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1 HIGHLIGHTS
2 PORTFOLIO MANAGER'S REPORT
4 PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
5 PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
10 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
12 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
15 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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[PICTURE OF STEPHEN GIBSON]
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Dear Shareholder:
During the six months ended July 31, 1999, the bond market experienced
significant volatility. Over the period, the yield on 30-year Treasury bonds
increased almost a full percentage point in response to investors' fears that
strong economic growth in the U.S. in concert with stabilizing economies
overseas would result in higher inflation. Interest rates rose on all types of
fixed-income investments, which resulted in falling bond prices. Fortunately,
tax-exempt bonds lost less value than Treasurys as prices fell.
Despite these challenging conditions, the Fund outperformed its peer group
average for the past six months.(1) Although past performance cannot predict
future results, it is important to maintain a long-term perspective when making
investment decisions.
The following report will provide you with more specific information about your
Fund's performance and the strategies employed during the period. As always, we
thank you for choosing Colonial Connecticut Tax-Exempt Fund and for giving us
the opportunity to serve your investment needs.
Respectfully,
/s/ Stephen E.Gibson
Stephen E. Gibson
President
September 14, 1999
NOT FDIC MAY LOSE VALUE
INSURED NO BANK GUARANTEE
(1) Lipper, Inc., a widely respected data provider in the industry, calculates
an average total return for mutual funds with similar investment objectives
as the Fund. The total return calculated for the Lipper Connecticut
Municipal Debt Funds category was negative 2.10% for the six months ended
July 31, 1999. The Fund's Class A shares were ranked in the second quartile
for the six-month period (10 out of 28), in the first quartile for the one
year (1 out of 28), in the first quartile for the three years (3 out of 22)
and in the first quartile for the five years (2 out of 16). Rankings do not
include sales charges. Performance for different share classes will vary
with fees associated with each class. Past performance cannot predict future
results.
Because economic and market conditions change frequently, there can be no
assurance that the trends described in this report will continue or come to
pass.
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HIGHLIGHTS
- - INTEREST RATE VOLATILITY CHALLENGED BOND MARKET INVESTORS.
Long-term interest rates rose more than three-quarters of a percentage
point to 6.1% between February and the end of July in response to fears
that strong economic growth in the U.S. and signs of increased growth
worldwide could cause higher inflation.
- - FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD PREEMPTIVELY RAISED SHORT-TERM RATES.
Midway through the period, the Federal Reserve Board switched from a
neutral stance to one biased towards raising interest rates, causing bond
prices to fall further. As expected, the Board acted in June, increasing
short-term interest rates by one-quarter point in a preemptive strike
against inflation.
- - TAX-EXEMPT BONDS OUTPERFORMED TREASURYS AS INTEREST RATES ROSE.
Within the municipal bond market, prices fell in sympathy with the Treasury
market during the period. However, higher yields generated increased demand
for tax-exempt bonds. With supply low, municipal bonds outperformed
Treasurys, losing less of their market value as interest rates rose.
TREASURY VS. MUNICIPAL BOND PERFORMANCE
CHANGE IN VALUE OF $10,000 FROM 1/31/99 - 7/31/99
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1/31/99 10,000 10,000
2/28/99 9,290 9,956
3/31/99 9,250 9,970
4/30/99 9,217 9,995
5/31/99 9,075 9,937
6/30/99 8,899 9,794
7/31/99 8,805 9,829
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NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE ON 7/31/99
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Class A $7.62
Class B $7.62
Class C $7.62
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DISTRIBUTIONS DECLARED PER SHARE FROM 2/1/99 TO 7/31/99
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Class A $0.181
Class B $0.152
Class C $0.164
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A portion of the Fund's income may be subject to the alternative minimum tax.
The Fund may at times purchase tax-exempt securities at a discount. Some or all
of this discount may be included in the Fund's ordinary income, and is taxable
when distributed.
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30-DAY SEC YIELDS ON 7/31/99
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Class A 3.99%
Class B 3.43%
Class C 3.73%
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30-day SEC yields reflect the portfolio's earning power net of expenses,
expressed as an annualized percentage of the public offering price per share. If
the Advisor or its affiliates had not borne certain expenses, the SEC yield
would have been 3.85% for Class A shares, 3.28% for Class B shares and 3.30% for
Class C shares.
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TAXABLE-EQUIVALENT SEC YIELDS ON 7/31/99
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Class A 6.92%
Class B 5.95%
Class C 6.47%
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Taxable-equivalent SEC yields are based on the combined maximum effective 42.3%
federal and Connecticut state income tax rate. This tax rate does not reflect
the phase out of exemptions or the reduction of otherwise allowable deductions
which occurs when Adjusted Gross Income exceeds certain levels.
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SEMIANNUAL REPORT: Colonial Connecticut Tax-Exempt Fund
Quality Breakdown as of
7/31/99
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AAA 56.1%
AA 29.9%
A 8.3%
BBB 1.4%
BB 1.5%
Non-rated 1.8%
Short-term obligations 1.0%
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Quality breakdowns are calculated as a percentage of total investments,
including short-term obligations. Ratings shown in the Quality Breakdowns
represent the highest rating assigned to a particular bond by one of the
following respected rating agencies: Standard & Poor's, Moody's or Fitch.
Because the Fund is actively managed, there can be no guarantee the Fund will
continue to maintain this quality breakdown in the future.
BOUGHT
CONNECTICUT STATE CLEAN WATER FUND REVENUE
We purchased Connecticut State Clean Water Fund Revenue (4.82% of net assets),
an intermediate maturity bond with premium coupon, at an attractive price. The
bond represents good total return potential, as the state is making strides to
protect its water supply and public health.
PORTFOLIO MANAGER'S REPORT
MARKET VOLATILITY PROMPTED DEFENSIVE STRATEGIES
As the period began, the Fund was structured to take advantage of declining
interest rates. However, during the past six months a series of government
reports detailing the economy's strength caused investors to become increasingly
nervous about inflation and potentially higher interest rates -- both negatives
for bond prices. To offset rising interest rates, we took some steps to cushion
the Fund's share price. As the economy grew strongly throughout the first part
of the period, we reduced the Fund's sensitivity to the negative impact of
rising interest rates.
TOTAL RETURN CUSHIONED BY SHORT-TERM DEFENSIVE MEASURES
During the six-month period, the Fund's Class A shares generated a total return
of negative 1.89%, without a sales charge. The Fund's returns were modestly
better than the Lipper peer group average of negative 2.10%. We attribute this
performance to the overall structure of the portfolio.
CONNECTICUT'S ECONOMIC RECOVERY STABILIZING
Connecticut's economic growth rate, although positive, has shown signs of
slowing down. The state remains the wealthiest in the nation as measured by per
capita income, driven in part by Fairfield County's proximity to Wall Street,
its ability to attract Fortune 500 headquarters and its expanding financial and
investment services sector. Also supporting the state's economy are the casinos
in southeastern Connecticut. Since opening, Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun have
revitalized that region of the state. Recent heightened levels of economic
activity have benefited the state's fiscal health as illustrated by the
reduction in its accumulated deficit from $1.2 billion in 1991 to $195 million
today. However, Connecticut continues to suffer a lack of diversity in its
economic base, a secular decline in its manufacturing sectors, a cost of
business that is about 14% higher than the national average, high debt levels
and a problem with stagnant population trends that combine to create significant
future challenges.
FAVORABLE LONG-TERM MARKET OUTLOOK
We have a favorable long-term market outlook. Although we expect continued
interest rate volatility and some increase in rates over the next few months, we
believe that the Federal Reserve Board's proactive approach should have a
positive long-term effect on the bond market by reducing economic growth to a
sustainable level and monitoring
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inflation. These conditions should create a more favorable long-term environment
for fixed-income securities, including municipal bonds, and we expect to
actively manage the portfolio's interest rate sensitivity as market conditions
warrant.
While we expect Connecticut's economy to continue to grow at a moderate
pace, the state would be vulnerable to an economic slowdown in the U.S. should
it occur. However, we believe Connecticut's economy remains poised for growth in
the employment, housing and retail sales sectors, as well as personal income and
gross product.
/s/ Gary Swayze
GARY SWAYZE is portfolio manager of Colonial Connecticut Tax-Exempt Fund and is
a senior vice president of Colonial Management Associates, Inc. (CMA).
CHANGE IN TOP FIVE SECTOR
BREAKDOWNS 7/31/99 vs. 1/31/99
LOCAL GENERAL OBLIGATIONS 21.2%
21.5%
HOSPITALS 14.0%
13.2%
STATE GENERAL OBLIGATIONS 11.1%
12.1%
SINGLE-FAMILY 8.1%
8.1%
SPECIAL NON-PROPERTY TAX 7.6%
7.5%
-- 7/31/99
-- 1/31/99
Sector breakdowns are calculated as a percentage of total investments, including
short-term obligations. Because the Fund is actively managed, there can be no
guarantee the Fund will continue to maintain this breakdown in the future.
HELD
Connecticut Special Tax-Obligation Infrastructure We held our position in
Connecticut Special Tax-Obligation (STO) bonds (3.64% of net assets), as the
state continues to allocate money to fund various transportation projects,
including capital resurfacing and related construction. The bond represents
attractive total return potential and remains consistent with our long-term
outlook for lower interest rates.
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PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF 7/31/99
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Share Class A B C
Inception 11/1/91 6/8/92 8/1/97
Without With Sales Without With Sales Without With Sales
Sales Charge Charge Sales Charge Charge Sales Charge Charge
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6 months
(cumulative return) (1.89)% (6.55)% (2.25)% (7.05)% (2.11)% (3.07)%
1 year 2.86 (2.02) 2.10 (2.81) 2.40 1.42
5 years 6.14 5.11 5.35 5.02 5.95 5.95
Life of Fund 6.53 5.86 5.80 5.80 6.40 6.40
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF 6/30/99
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Share Class A B C
Without With Sales Without With Sales Without With Sales
Sales Charge Charge Sales Charge Charge Sales Charge Charge
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1 year 2.60% (2.28)% 1.81% (3.08)% 2.12% 1.14%
5 years 6.51 5.48 5.71 5.39 6.32 6.32
Life of Fund 6.55 5.87 5.82 5.82 6.42 6.42
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Past performance cannot predict future investment results. Returns and value of
an investment will vary, resulting in a gain or loss on sale. All results shown
assume reinvestment of distributions. The "with sales charge" returns include
the maximum sales charge of 4.75% for Class A shares and the maximum applicable
contingent deferred sales charge of 5% for both six months and one year, 2% for
five years for Class B shares and 1% for both six months and one year for Class
C shares. Performance results reflect any voluntary waivers or reimbursement of
Fund expenses by the Advisor or its affiliates. Absent these waivers or
reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales
charges and fees associated with each class.
Class B and C share (newer class shares) performance information includes
returns of the Fund's Class A shares (the oldest existing fund class) for
periods prior to the inception of the newer class shares. These Class A share
returns were not restated to reflect any expense differential (e.g., Rule 12b-1
fees) between Class A shares and the newer class shares. Had the expense
differential been reflected, the returns for the periods prior to the inception
of the newer class shares would have been lower.
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INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
July 31, 1999 (Unaudited)
(In thousands)
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MUNICIPAL BONDS - 97.8% PAR VALUE
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EDUCATION - 7.0%
EDUCATION - 6.3%
State Health & Educational
Facilities Authority:
5.250% 11/01/17 $ 2,500 $ 2,494
Connecticut College, Series C1,
5.500% 07/01/27 1,000 1,001
Hopkins School, Series 1998-A,
4.750% 07/01/23 1,385 1,234
Quinnipiac College, Series 1998-E,
4.700% 07/01/15 1,250 1,160
St. Joseph College, Series 1999-A:
5.250% 07/01/13 450 444
5.250% 07/01/14 475 466
Trinity College, Series 1998-F,
5.500% 07/01/21 1,000 1,019
Yale University, Series 1992,
IFRN (variable rate),
7.721% 06/10/30 2,500 2,703
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10,521
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STUDENT LOAN - 0.7%
State Higher Education
Supplemental Loan Authority:
Series 1991-A,
7.200% 11/15/10 685 721
Series 1992-A,
6.375% 11/15/99 375 377
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1,098
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HEALTHCARE - 18.4%
HOSPITALS - 13.8%
State Health & Educational
Facilities Authority:
Bridgeport Hospital, Series A,
6.500% 07/01/12 1,000 1,065
Danbury Hospital, Series E,
6.500% 07/01/14 1,400 1,478
Hospital For Specialty Care, Series B,
5.375% 07/01/17 2,500 2,348
Norwalk Hospital, Series D,
6.250% 07/01/12 1,750 1,881
St. Francis Hospital & Medical Center,
Series B,
6.125% 07/01/10 1,000 1,063
St. Mary's Hospital, Series E,
5.500% 07/01/13 1,440 1,437
St. Raphael Hospital:
Series E,
6.750% 07/01/13 $ 1,400 $ 1,482
Series 1992-F,
6.200% 07/01/14 750 796
Series 1992-G,
6.200% 07/01/14 225 239
Series 1993-H,
5.250% 07/01/09 (a) 3,410 3,516
Stamford Hospital, Series 1999-G,
5.250% 07/01/14 1,500 1,504
Waterbury Hospital,
7.000% 07/01/20 (a) 4,450 4,649
Yale-New Haven Hospital:
Series G,
6.500% 07/01/12 500 533
Series 1996-H,
5.500% 07/01/13 1,000 1,025
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23,016
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NURSING HOMES - 4.6%
State Development Authority:
Clintonville Manor Realty, Inc.,
Series 1992,
6.750% 06/20/21 1,490 1,554
Duncaster, Inc.:
Series 1992,
6.700% 09/01/07 500 535
6.750% 09/01/15 2,500 2,722
State Health & Educational,
Facilities Authority:
Pope John Paul II Center For Health,
6.250% 11/01/13 2,000 2,164
Noble Horizons Project, Series 1993,
5.875% 11/01/12 640 663
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7,638
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HOUSING - 10.1%
MULTI-FAMILY - 2.1%
New Britain Housing Authority,
Nathan Hale Apartments:
Series 1992-A,
6.500% 07/01/02 75 78
Series 1992-B,
6.875% 07/01/24 2,590 2,716
Waterbury Nonprofit Housing Corp,
Fairmont Heights, Series 1993-A,
6.500% 01/01/26 600 622
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3,416
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INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO CONTINUED
July 31, 1999 (Unaudited)
(In thousands)
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MUNICIPAL BONDS - (continued) PAR VALUE
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HOUSING - (CONTINUED)
SINGLE-FAMILY - 8.0%
State Housing Finance Authority:
Series 1990-B4,
7.300% 11/15/03 $ 5 $ 5
Series 1991-C1,
6.450% 11/15/11 1,325 1,398
Series 1991-C2,
6.700% 11/15/22 75 79
Series 1991-C,
6.600% 11/15/23 1,460 1,547
Series 1992-B,
6.700% 11/15/12 2,215 2,377
Series 1993-B,
5.650% 05/15/06 550 574
Series 1993-B,
6.200% 05/15/12 5,000 5,239
Series C1,
6.350% 05/15/17 1,060 1,106
Series D-2,
5.600% 11/15/21 1,000 1,012
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13,337
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OTHER - 2.4%
REFUNDED/ESCROWED (b)
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico,
Series 1994,
6.500% 07/01/23 1,500 1,667
State Health & Educational
Facilities Authority:
Lutheran General Health Care System,
Series 1989,
7.250% 07/01/04 120 129
New Britain Hospital, Series 1991-A,
7.750% 07/01/22 200 223
Stamford, Series 1995,
5.250% 03/15/14 590 621
Trinity College, Series C,
6.000% 07/01/12 1,000 1,069
The William W. Backus Hospital, Series C,
6.000% 07/01/12 250 266
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3,975
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OTHER REVENUE - 2.0%
INDUSTRIAL - 1.4%
State Development Authority,
Pfizer, Inc. Project,
Series 1994,
7.000% 07/01/25 2,000 2,251
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PAPER PRODUCTS - 0.6%
Sprague, International Paper Co. Project,
Series A, 5.700% 10/01/21 1,000 $ 988
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RESOURCE RECOVERY - 3.6%
DISPOSAL - 1.8%
State Development Authority,
Sewer Sludge Disposal Facilities,
Series 1996,
8.250% 12/01/06 1,250 1,419
State Disposal Facility,
Netco Waterbury Ltd.,
Series 1995,
9.375% 06/01/16 1,400 1,608
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3,027
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RESOURCE RECOVERY - 1.8%
Bristol Resource Recovery Facility
Operation Committee,
Ogden Martin Systems, Inc., Series 1995,
6.500% 07/01/14 1,500 1,607
State Resource Recovery Authority,
American Re-Fuel Co., Series 1992-A,
6.450% 11/15/22 1,425 1,432
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3,039
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TAX-BACKED - 46.2%
LOCAL GENERAL OBLIGATIONS - 20.9%
Bethel,
6.500% 02/15/09 1,220 1,373
Bridgeport:
Series 1996-A,
6.500% 09/01/08 (a) 3,000 3,377
Series A,
6.250% 03/01/12 2,465 2,735
Danbury:
Series 1992,
5.625% 08/15/11 690 730
Series 1994:
4.500% 02/01/12 1,280 1,220
4.500% 02/01/13 1,280 1,212
East Haddam, Series 1991,
6.300% 06/15/09 260 276
Farmington, Series 1993:
5.700% 01/15/12 590 627
5.700% 01/15/13 570 606
Granby, Series 1993:
6.500% 04/01/09 200 227
6.550% 04/01/10 175 201
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INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO CONTINUED
July 31, 1999 (Unaudited)
(In thousands)
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PAR VALUE
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Griswold Series 1992,
6.000% 04/15/09 $ 410 $ 435
Hamden Series 1992:
6.000% 10/01/11 425 452
6.000% 10/01/12 425 451
Hartford County Metropolitan District:
5.625% 02/01/11 600 631
5.625% 02/01/12 600 631
5.625% 02/01/13 600 632
Series 1991,
6.200% 11/15/10 220 247
Series 1993:
5.200% 12/01/12 600 611
5.200% 12/01/13 500 508
Montville, Series 1993,
6.300% 03/01/12 335 373
New Britain:
Series 1992,
6.000% 02/01/08 400 434
Series 1993-A,
6.000% 10/01/12 2,000 2,179
Series 1993-B,
6.000% 03/01/12 1,000 1,087
North Branford:
6.200% 02/15/11 195 204
6.200% 02/15/12 225 236
Norwich, Series 1994:
5.750% 09/15/13 875 910
5.750% 09/15/14 870 902
Plainfield, Series 1992,
6.375% 08/01/11 500 536
Somers:
6.250% 01/15/08 270 283
6.000% 01/15/11 125 130
South Windsor, Series 1992,
6.200% 09/01/10 495 526
Stamford:
Series 1992,
6.125% 11/01/11 1,050 1,132
Series 1995,
5.250% 03/15/14 2,160 2,172
Series 1998,
5.250% 07/15/13 1,500 1,526
State Regional School District:
No. 14, Series 1991,
6.100% 12/15/06 $ 285 $ 312
No. 5, Series 1992,
6.300% 03/01/10 400 429
Series 1993,
5.600% 02/15/12 150 155
Torrington, Series 1992,
6.400% 05/15/10 750 801
Town of Darien, Series 1999,
4.500% 08/01/18 500 448
Vernon, Series 1988,
7.100% 10/15/03 250 277
Waterbury, Series 1993,
5.375% 04/15/08 750 767
West Haven, Series 1993-B,
5.400% 06/01/10 705 741
Westbrook, Series 1992:
6.300% 03/15/12 265 296
6.400% 03/15/09 630 705
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34,743
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SPECIAL NON-PROPERTY TAX - 7.5%
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico:
Highway & Transportation Authority,
Series W,
5.500% 07/01/09 1,110 1,175
Building Authority, Series B,
5.000% 07/01/13 1,000 992
State:
Series 1992-B
6.125% 09/01/12 5,500 6,022
Series 1996-B,
6.000% 10/01/06 1,000 1,088
Series 1996-C,
6.000% 10/01/06 2,000 2,175
State,
Transportation Infrastructure,
Series 1994-B,
6.000% 10/01/09 1,000 1,084
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12,536
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SPECIAL PROPERTY TAX - 0.7%
State Special Assessment,
Second Injury Fund,
Series 1996-A,
6.000% 01/01/06 1,100 1,188
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INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO CONTINUED
July 31, 1999 (Unaudited)
(In thousands)
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MUNICIPAL BONDS - (continued) PAR VALUE
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TAX-BACKED - (continued)
STATE APPROPRIATED - 6.1%
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Public Buildings Authority,
Series 1993-M,
5.700% 07/01/16 $ 3,300 $ 3,381
State Certificates of Participation,
Middletown Courthouse Project:
6.250% 12/15/09 1,685 1,802
6.250% 12/15/10 750 802
6.250% 12/15/12 100 107
6.250% 12/15/13 850 909
State Development Authority,
Series 1993-A,
5.250% 11/15/11 750 762
State Health & Educational
Facilites Authority,
American Health Foundation/Windsor
Project,
7.125% 11/01/24 2,000 2,281
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10,044
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STATE GENERAL OBLIGATIONS - 11.0%
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico:
Aqueduct & Sewer Authority,
Series 1995,
6.000% 07/01/07 2,750 3,007
Highway & Transportation Authority,
Series X,
5.500% 07/01/13 3,000 3,140
State Government:
Series A,
6.250% 05/15/06 1,000 1,101
Series 1990-B,
(c) 11/15/10 1,450 818
Series 1993-A,
5.600% 11/15/10 1,000 1,047
Series 1993-B,
5.400% 09/15/09 3,000 3,145
Series 1995-B,
5.375% 10/01/15 5,000 5,071
Series 1998-C,
4.500% 10/15/16 1,000 907
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18,236
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UTILITY - 8.1%
INVESTOR OWNED - 0.6%
State Development Authority,
Connecticut Light & Power Co.,
Series 1993-B,
5.950% 09/01/28 1,000 984
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JOINT POWER AUTHORITY - 0.6%
State Municipal Electric Energy
Cooperative, Series 1996-A,
5.000% 01/01/09 $ 1,040 $ 1,051
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MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC - 0.8%
PR Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority,
Series 1998-EE,
4.500% 07/01/18 1,500 1,348
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WATER & SEWER - 6.1%
South Central Regional Water Authority,
Series 11,
5.750% 08/01/12 2,000 2,069
State Clean Water Fund:
Series 1991,
7.000% 01/01/11 1,850 1,960
Series 1992
6.125% 02/01/12 3,730 3,971
Series 1993,
5.875% 04/01/09 1,000 1,082
Series 1999,
5.125% 09/01/15 1,000 994
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10,076
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TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS
(cost of $154,551)(d) 162,512
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SHORT-TERM OBLIGATIONS - 0.9%
VARIABLE SERIES DEMAND NOTES (e)
AZ Pinal County Industrial Development
Authority, Newmont Mining Corp.,
Series 1948-A, 3.500% 12/01/09 100 100
CA Irvine Ranch Water District,
3.300% 01/01/21 100 100
FL Pinellas County Health Facilities,
Authority, Series 1985,
3.500% 12/01/15 100 100
ID Health Facilities Authority,
St. Lukes Regional Medical Facility,
Series 1995,
3.400% 05/01/22 800 800
IL Development Finance Authority,
Council For Jewish Elderly,
Series 1995,
3.150% 03/01/15 100 100
IL Educational Facilities Authority,
3.100% 12/01/25 130 130
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INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO CONTINUED
July 31, 1999 (Unaudited)
(In thousands)
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PAR VALUE
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<S> <C> <C>
NY City Municipal Water
Finance Authority,
Series 1995-A,
3.500% 06/15/25 $ 100 $ 100
NY Long Island Power Authority,
Sub-Series 1998-5,
3.400% 05/01/33 100 100
--------
TOTAL SHORT-TERM OBLIGATIONS 1,530
--------
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net 1.3% 2,209
--------
Net Assets - 100% $166,251
========
</TABLE>
NOTES TO INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO:
(a) These securities, or a portion thereof, with a total market value of $10,087
are being used to collateralize open futures contracts.
(b) The fund has been informed that each issuer has placed direct obligations of
the U.S. Government in an irrevocable trust, solely for the payment of the
interest and principal.
(c) Zero coupon bond.
(d) Cost for federal income tax purposes is the same.
(e) Variable rate demand notes are considered short-term obligations. Interest
rates change periodically on specified dates. These securities are payable
on demand and are secured by either letters of credit or other credit
support agreements from banks. The rates listed are as of July 31, 1999.
Long futures contracts open at July 31, 1999:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PAR VALUE UNREALIZED
COVERED EXPIRATION APPRECIATION
TYPE BY CONTRACTS MONTH AT 07/31/99
---- ------------ ----- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Treasury Bond 7,200 September $10
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Acronym Name
<S> <C>
IFRN Inverse Floating Rate Note
---- --------------------------
</TABLE>
See notes to financial statements.
9
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
July 31, 1999 (Unaudited)
(In thousands except for per share amounts and footnotes)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ASSETS
<S> <C> <C>
Investments at value (cost $154,551) $ 162,512
Short-term obligations 1,530
---------
164,042
Receivable for:
Interest $ 2,121
Fund shares sold 415
Expense reimbursement
due from Advisor 7
Other 99 2,642
--------- ---------
Total Assets 166,684
Liabilities
Payable for:
Distributions 220
Fund shares repurchased 103
Variation margin on futures 16
Accrued:
Deferred Trustees fees 5
Other 89
---------
Total Liabilities 433
---------
Net Assets $ 166,251
=========
Class A
Net asset value & redemption
price per share ($78,484/10,302) $ 7.62(a)
=========
Maximum offering price per share
($7.62/0.9525) $ 8.00(b)
=========
Class B
Net asset value & offering price
per share ($84,865/11,140) $ 7.62(a)
=========
Class C
Net asset value & offering price
per share ($2,902/381) $ 7.62(a)
---------
Composition of Net Assets
Capital paid in $ 163,443
Overdistributed net investment income (174)
Accumulated net realized loss (4,989)
Net unrealized appreciation on:
Investments 7,961
Open future contracts 10
---------
$ 166,251
=========
</TABLE>
(a) Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable
contingent deferred sales charge.
(b) On sales of $50,000 or more the offering price is reduced.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the Six Months Ended July 31, 1999 (Unaudited)
(In thousands)
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
Investment Income
Interest $ 4,642
Expenses
Management fee $ 424
Service fee 154
Distribution fee -- Class B 325
Distribution fee -- Class C 8
Transfer agent fee 126
Bookkeeping fee 34
Trustees fee 7
Audit fee 10
Legal fee 4
Custodian fee 1
Registration fee 7
Reports to shareholders 4
Other 9
------
Total expenses 1,113
Fees waived by the Advisor (118)
Fees waived by the Distributor --
Class C (3) 992
------ ------
Net Investment Income 3,650
------
Net Realized & Unrealized Gain (Loss)
on Portfolio Positions
Net realized gain on:
Investments 43
Closed futures contracts 59
------
Net Realized Gain 102
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation
during the period on:
Investments (7,278)
Open futures contracts 10
-------
Net Change in Unrealized
Appreciation/Depreciation (7,268)
-------
Net Loss (7,166)
-------
DECREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS $(3,516)
=======
</TABLE>
10 See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
(In thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(UNAUDITED)
SIX MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED
JULY 31, JANUARY 31,
1999 1999
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
Operations:
Net investment income $ 3,650 $ 7,141
Net realized gain 102 699
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation (7,268) 1,933
--------- ---------
Net Increase (Decrease) from Operations (3,516) 9,773
--------- ---------
Distributions:
From net investment income -- Class A (1,877) (3,771)
In excess of net investment income -- Class A -- (110)
From net investment income -- Class B (1,691) (3,337)
In excess of net investment income -- Class B -- (97)
From net investment income -- Class C (45) (33)
In excess of net investment income -- Class C -- (1)
--------- ---------
(7,129) 2,424
--------- ---------
Fund Share Transactions:
Receipts for shares sold -- Class A 2,882 9,765
Value of distributions reinvested -- Class A 1,097 2,342
Cost of shares repurchased -- Class A (5,257) (10,158)
--------- ---------
(1,278) 1,949
--------- ---------
Receipts for shares sold -- Class B 7,198 12,745
Value of distributions reinvested -- Class B 1,039 2,189
Cost of shares repurchased -- Class B (7,672) (12,593)
--------- ---------
565 2,341
--------- ---------
Receipts for shares sold -- Class C 1,970 841
Value of distributions reinvested -- Class C 29 21
Cost of shares repurchased -- Class C (342) (25)
--------- ---------
1,657 837
--------- ---------
Net Increase from Fund
Share Transactions 944 5,127
--------- ---------
Total Increase (Decrease) (6,185) 7,551
Net Assets
Beginning of period 172,436 164,885
--------- ---------
End of period (net of overdistributed net investment
income of $174 and $211, respectively) $ 166,251 $ 172,436
========= =========
Number of Fund Shares
Sold -- Class A 371 1,246
Issued for distributions reinvested -- Class A 141 299
Repurchased -- Class A (676) (1,299)
--------- ---------
(164) 246
--------- ---------
Sold -- Class B 924 1,625
Issued for distributions reinvested -- Class B 134 280
Repurchased -- Class B (986) (1,610)
--------- ---------
72 295
--------- ---------
Sold -- Class C 253 107
Issued for distributions reinvested -- Class C 4 3
Repurchased -- Class C (44) (3)
--------- ---------
213 107
--------- ---------
</TABLE>
See notes to financial statements 11
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
July 31, 1999 (Unaudited)
NOTE 1. INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In the opinion of management of Colonial Connecticut Tax Exempt Fund (the Fund),
a series of Liberty Funds Trust V (formerly Colonial Trust V), the accompanying
financial statements contain all normal and recurring adjustments necessary for
the fair presentation of the financial position of the Fund at July 31, 1999,
and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the
financial highlights for the six months then ended. Note 2. Accounting Policies
ORGANIZATION:
The Fund is a diversified portfolio of a Massachusetts business trust registered
under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management
investment company. The Fund's investment objective is to seek as high a level
of current income and total return, as is consistent with prudent risk, by
investing primarily in corporate debt securities. The Fund may issue an
unlimited number of shares. The Fund offers three classes of shares: Class A,
Class B and Class C. Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge. A
1.00% contingent deferred sales charge is assessed on redemptions made within
eighteen months on an original purchase of $1 million to $5 million. Class B
shares are subject to an annual distribution fee and a contingent deferred sales
charge. Class B shares will convert to Class A shares when they have been
outstanding approximately eight years. Class C shares are subject to a
contingent deferred sales charge on redemptions made within one year after
purchase and an annual distribution fee.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and
the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates. The following is a summary of
significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the
preparation of its financial statements.
SECURITY VALUATION AND TRANSACTIONS:
Debt securities generally are valued by a pricing service based upon market
transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities.
When management deems it appropriate, an over-the-counter or exchange bid
quotation is used.
Options are valued at the last reported sale price, or in the absence of a sale,
the mean between the last quoted bid and asking price.
Futures contracts are valued based on the difference between the last sale price
and the opening price of the contract.
Short-term obligations with a maturity of 60 days or less are valued at
amortized cost.
Portfolio positions for which market quotations are not readily available are
valued at fair value under procedures approved by the Trustees.
Security transactions are accounted for on the date the securities are
purchased, sold or mature.
Cost is determined and gains and losses are based upon the specific
identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax
purposes.
The Fund may trade securities on other than normal settlement terms. This may
increase the risk if the other party to the transaction fails to deliver and
causes the Fund to subsequently invest at less advantageous prices.
DETERMINATION OF CLASS NET ASSET VALUES AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS:
All income, expenses (other than the Class B and Class C distribution fees),
realized and unrealized gains (losses), are allocated to each class
proportionately on a daily basis for purposes of determining the net asset value
of each class.
Class B and Class C per share data and ratios are calculated by adjusting the
expense and net investment income per share data and ratios for the Fund for the
entire period by the distribution fee applicable to Class B and Class C shares
only.
FEDERAL INCOME TAXES:
Consistent with the Fund's policy to qualify as a regulated investment company
and to distribute all of its taxable income, no federal income tax has been
accrued.
INTEREST INCOME, DEBT DISCOUNT AND PREMIUM:
Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Original issue discount is
accreted to interest income over the life of a security with a corresponding
increase in the cost basis; premium and market discount are not amortized or
accreted. Premium is amortized against interest income with a corresponding
decrease in the cost basis.
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:
The Fund declares and records distributions daily and pays monthly.
The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in
accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from generally accepted
accounting principles. Reclassifications are made to the Fund's capital accounts
to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital
loss carryforwards) under income tax regulations.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
July 31, 1999 (unaudited)
NOTE 3. FEES AND COMPENSATION PAID TO AFFILIATES
MANAGEMENT FEE:
Colonial Management Associates, Inc. (the Advisor), is the investment Advisor of
the Fund and furnishes accounting and other services and office facilities for a
monthly fee based on the Fund's pro-rata portion of the combined average net
assets of the funds constituting Trust V as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AVERAGE NET ASSETS ANNUAL FEE RATE
------------------ ---------------
<S> <C>
First $2 billion 0.50%
Over $2 billion 0.45%
</TABLE>
BOOKKEEPING FEE:
The Advisor provides bookkeeping and pricing services for a monthly fee equal to
$27,000 annually plus 0.035% of the Fund's average net assets over $50 million.
TRANSFER AGENT FEE:
Liberty Funds Services, Inc. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Advisor,
provides shareholder services for a monthly fee equal to 0.13% annually of the
Fund's average net assets and receives reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket
expenses.
UNDERWRITING DISCOUNTS, SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION FEES:
Liberty Funds Distributor, Inc. (the Distributor) a subsidiary of the Advisor,
is the Fund's principal underwriter. For the six months ended July 31, 1999, the
Fund has been advised that the Distributor retained net underwriting discounts
of $12,001 on sales of the Fund's Class A shares and received contingent
deferred sales charges (CDSC) of none, $96,967 and $1,853 on Class A, Class B
and Class C share redemptions, respectively.
The Fund has adopted a 12b-1 plan which requires it to pay the Distributor a
service fee equal to 0.25% annually of the Fund's net assets as of the 20th of
each month. The plan also requires the payment of a distribution fee to the
Distributor equal to 0.75% of the average net assets attributable to Class B
shares and Class C shares. The Distributor has agreed to waive a portion of the
Class C share distribution fee so that it does not exceed 0.45% annually. The
plan also requires the payment of a service fee to the Distributor as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
VALUATION OF SHARES
OUTSTANDING ON THE 20TH OF
EACH MONTH WHICH WERE ISSUED ANNUAL FEE RATE
- ---------------------------- ---------------
<S> <C>
Prior to November 30, 1994 0.10%
On or after December 1, 1994 0.25%
</TABLE>
The CDSC and the fees received from the 12b-1 plan are used principally as
repayment to the Distributor for amounts paid by the Distributor to dealers who
sold such shares.
EXPENSE LIMITS:
The Advisor has agreed, until further notice, to waive fees and bear certain
Fund expenses to the extent that total expenses (exclusive of service and
distribution fees, brokerage commissions, interest, taxes, and extraordinary
expenses, if any) exceed 0.60% annually of the Fund's average net assets.
OTHER:
The Fund pays no compensation to its officers, all of whom are employees of the
Advisor.
The Fund's Trustees may participate in a deferred compensation plan which may be
terminated at any time. Obligations of the plan will be paid solely out of the
Fund's assets.
The Fund has an agreement with its custodian bank under which custodian fees
were reduced by balance credits of $1,185 applied during the year ended July 31,
1999. The Fund could have reinvested a portion of the assets utilized in
connection with the expense offset arrangements in an income producing asset if
it had not entered into such an agreement.
NOTE 4. PORTFOLIO INFORMATION
INVESTMENT ACTIVITY:
For the six months ended July 31, 1999, purchases and sales of investments,
other than short-term obligations, were $5,905,419, and $2,295,345,
respectively.
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) at July 31, 1999, based on cost of
investments for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes was:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Gross unrealized appreciation $ 8,974,211
Gross unrealized depreciation (1,013,419)
-----------
Net unrealized appreciation $ 7,960,792
===========
</TABLE>
CAPITAL LOSS CARRYFORWARDS:
At January 31, 1999, capital loss carryforwards available (to the extent
provided in regulations) to offset future realized gains were approximately as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR OF CAPITAL LOSS
EXPIRATION CARRYFORWARD
<S> <C>
2003 $ 554,000
2004 2,209,000
----------
$2,763,000
==========
</TABLE>
Expired capital loss carryforwards, if any, are recorded as a reduction of
capital paid in.
To the extent loss carryforwards are used to offset any future realized gains,
it is unlikely that such gains would be distributed since they may be taxable to
shareholders as ordinary income.
13
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
July 31, 1999 (Unaudited)
OTHER:
There are certain additional risks involved when investing in foreign securities
that are not inherent with investments in domestic securities. These risks may
involve foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, adverse political and
economic developments and the possible prevention of foreign currency exchange
or the imposition of other foreign governmental laws or restrictions.
The Fund may focus its investments in certain industries, subjecting it to
greater risk than a fund that is more diversified.
The Fund may purchase or sell municipal and Treasury bond futures contracts and
purchase and write options on futures. The Fund will invest in these instruments
to hedge against the effects of changes in the value of portfolio securities due
to anticipated changes in interest rates and/or market conditions, for duration
management, or when the transactions are economically appropriate to the
reduction of risk inherent in the management of the Fund and not for trading
purposes. The use of futures contracts and options involves certain risks which
include (1) imperfect correlation between the price movement of the instruments
and the underlying securities, (2) inability to close out a position due to
different trading hours, or the temporary absence of a liquid market for either
the instrument or the underlying securities or (3) an inaccurate prediction by
the Advisor of the future direction of interest rates. Any of these risks may
involve amounts exceeding the variation margin recognized in the Fund's
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at any given time.
NOTE 5. LINE OF CREDIT
The Fund may borrow up to 33 1/3% of its net assets under a line of credit for
temporary or emergency purposes. Any borrowings bear interest at one of the
following options determined at the inception of the loan: (1) federal funds
rate plus 1/2 of 1%, (2) the lending bank's base rate or (3) IBOR offshore loan
rate plus 1/2 of 1%. There were no borrowings under the line of credit during
the six months ended July 31, 1999.
14
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for a share of each class outstanding throughout each period are
as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(UNAUDITED)
SIX MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 1999
CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $ 7.950 $ 7.950 $ 7.950
---------- ------- -------
Income From Investment Operations:
Net investment income (a) 0.183 0.154 0.166(b)
Net realized and unrealized loss (0.332) (0.332) (0.332)
---------- ------- -------
Total from Investment Operations (0.149) (0.178) (0.166)
---------- ------- -------
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:
From net investment income (0.181) (0.152) (0.164)
---------- ------- -------
Net Asset Value, End of Period $ 7.620 $ 7.620 $ 7.620
========== ======= =======
Total return (c)(d)(e) (1.89)% (2.25)% (2.11)%
========== ======= =======
Ratios to Average Net Assets
Expenses (f)(g) 0.78% 1.53% 1.23%(b)
Net investment income (f)(g) 4.70% 3.95% 4.25%(b)
Fees and expenses waived or borne by the Advisor (f)(g) 0.14% 0.14% 0.14%
Portfolio turnover (e) 1% 1% 1%
Net assets at end of period (000) $ 78,484 $ 84,865 $ 2,902
(a) Net of fees and expenses waived or borne by the Advisor which amounted to: $ 0.005 $ 0.005 $ 0.005
</TABLE>
(b) Net of fees waived by the Distributor which amounted to $ 0.012 per share
and 0.30%.
(c) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and
no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.
(d) Had the Advisor and Distributor not waived or reimbursed a portion of
expenses, total return would have been reduced.
(e) Not annualized.
(f) The benefits derived from custody credits and directed brokerage
arrangements had no impact.
(g) Annualized.
15
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS CONTINUED
Selected data for a share of each class outstanding
throughout each period are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED JANUARY 31, 1999
------------------------------------------------
CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $ 7.830 $ 7.830 $ 7.830
----------- ----------- -----------
Income From Investment Operations:
Net investment income (a) 0.369 0.308 0.333(b)
Net realized and unrealized gain 0.129 0.129 0.129
----------- ----------- -----------
Total from Investment Operations 0.498 0.437 0.462
----------- ----------- -----------
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:
From net investment income (0.368) (0.309) (0.333)
In excess of net investment income (0.010) (0.008) (0.009)
----------- ----------- -----------
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders (0.378) (0.317) (0.342)
----------- ----------- -----------
Net Asset Value, End of Period $ 7.950 $ 7.950 $ 7.950
=========== =========== ===========
Total return(c)(d) 6.54% 5.73% 6.05%
=========== =========== ===========
Ratios to Average Net Assets
Expenses (e) 0.77% 1.52% 1.22%(b)
Net investment income (e) 4.69% 3.94% 4.24%(b)
Fees and expenses waived or borne by the Advisor (e) 0.14% 0.14% 0.14%
Portfolio turnover 6% 6% 6%
Net assets at end of period (000) $ 83,156 $ 87,947 $ 1,333
(a) Net of fees and expenses waived or borne by the Advisor which amounted to: $ 0.011 $ 0.011 $ 0.011
</TABLE>
(b) Net of fees waived by the Distributor which amounted to $ 0.024 per share
and 0.30%.
(c) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and
no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.
(d) Had the Advisor and Distributor not waived or reimbursed a portion of
expenses, total return would have been reduced.
(e) The benefits derived from custody credits and directed brokerage
arrangements had no impact.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS CONTINUED
Selected data for a share of each class outstanding throughout each period are
as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED JANUARY 31
------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997
------------------------------------- ----------------------
CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C(b) CLASS A CLASS B
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $ 7.490 $ 7.490 $ 7.710 $ 7.630 $ 7.630
-------- -------- ------- -------- --------
Income From Investment Operations:
Net investment income (a) 0.385 0.328 0.173(c) 0.393 0.338
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) 0.344 0.344 0.124 (0.141) (0.141)
----- ----- ----- ------ ------
Total from Investment Operations 0.729 0.672 0.297 0.252 0.197
----- ----- ----- ----- -----
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:
From net investment income (0.386) (0.330) (0.177) (0.392) (0.337)
In excess of net investment income (0.003) (0.002) -- -- --
------ ------
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders (0.389) (0.332) (0.177) (0.392) (0.337)
------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Net Asset Value, End of Period $ 7.830 $ 7.830 $ 7.830 $ 7.490 $ 7.490
-------- -------- ------- -------- --------
Total return (d)(e) 10.00% 9.19% 3.90%(f) 3.48% 2.71%
======== ======== ======= ======== ========
Ratios to Average Net Assets
Expenses (g) 0.62% 1.37% 1.09%(c)(h) 0.59% 1.34%
Net investment income (g) 5.04% 4.29% 4.48%(c)(h) 5.28% 4.53%
Fees and expenses waived or borne by the Advisor (g) 0.29% 0.29% 0.28%(h) 0.31% 0.31%
Portfolio turnover 12% 12% 12% 21% 21%
Net assets at end of period (000) $80,035 $84,370 $ 480 $ 74,059 $ 81,437
(a) Net of fees and expenses waived or borne
by the Advisor which amounted to: $ 0.022 $ 0.022 $ 0.021 $ 0.023 $ 0.023
</TABLE>
(b) Class C shares were initially offered on August 1, 1997. Per share amounts
reflect activity from that date.
(c) Net of fees waived by the Distributor which amounted to $0.012 per share
and 0.30%.
(d) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and
no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.
(e) Had the Advisor and Distributor not waived or reimbursed a portion of
expenses, total return would have been reduced.
(f) Not annualized.
(g) The benefits derived from custody credits and directed brokerage
arrangements had no impact.
(h) Annualized.
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<PAGE> 20
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS CONTINUED
Selected data for a share of each class
outstanding throughout each period are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED JANUARY 31
-------------------------------------------------
1996 1995
------------------------ -------------------
CLASS A CLASS B CLASS A CLASS B
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $ 7.080 $ 7.080 $ 7.890 $ 7.890
------- ------- ------- -------
Income From Investment Operations:
Net investment income (a) 0.400 0.345 0.418 0.363
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) 0.552 0.552 (0.809) (0.809)
----- ----- ------ ------
Total from Investment Operations 0.952 0.897 (0.391) (0.446)
----- ----- ------ ------
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:
From net investment income (0.402) (0.347) (0.418) (0.363)
------ ------ ------ ------
In excess of net investment income -- -- (0.001) (0.001)
------ ------ ------ ------
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders (0.402) (0.347) (0.419) (0.364)
------ ------ ------ ------
Net Asset Value, End of Period $7.630 $ 7.630 $ 7.080 $ 7.080
====== ====== ====== ======
Total return (b)(c) 13.77% 12.93% (4.85)% (5.57)%
====== ====== ====== ======
Ratios to Average Net Assets
Expenses 0.51%(d) 1.25%(d) 0.32% 1.07%
Net investment income 5.42%(d) 4.68%(d) 5.81% 5.06%
Fees and expenses waived or borne by the Advisor 0.42%(d) 0.42%(d) 0.55% 0.55%
Portfolio turnover 13% 13% 22% 22%
Net assets at end of period (000) $80,039 $82,785 $74,616 $73,580
(a) Net of fees and expenses waived or borne by the Advisor which amounted to: $ 0.031 $ 0.031 $ 0.039 $ 0.039
</TABLE>
(b) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and
no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.
(c) Had the Advisor not reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would
have been reduced.
(d) The benefits derived from custody credits and directed brokerage
arrangements had no impact. Prior year's ratios are net of benefits
received, if any.
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TRUSTEES & TRANSFER AGENT
ROBERT J. BIRNBAUM
Consultant (formerly Special Counsel, Dechert, Price & Rhoads; President and
Chief Operating Officer, New York Stock Exchange, Inc.; President, American
Stock Exchange Inc.)
TOM BLEASDALE
Retired (formerly Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Shore Bank
& Trust Company)
JOHN V. CARBERRY
Senior Vice President of Liberty Financial Companies, Inc. (formerly Managing
Director, Salomon Brothers)
LORA S. COLLINS
Attorney (formerly Attorney, Kramer, Levin, Naftalis & Frankel)
JAMES E. GRINNELL
Private Investor (formerly Senior Vice President - Operations, The Rockport
Company)
RICHARD W. LOWRY
Private Investor (formerly Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Plywood
Corporation)
SALVATORE MACERA
Private Investor (formerly Executive Vice President of Itek Corp. and President
of Itek Optical & Electronic Industries, Inc.)
WILLIAM E. MAYER
Partner, Development Capital, LLC (formerly Dean, College of Business and
Management, University of Maryland; Dean, Simon Graduate School of Business,
University of Rochester; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, CS First Boston
Merchant Bank; and President and Chief Executive Officer, The First Boston
Corporation)
JAMES L. MOODY, JR.
Retired (formerly Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Hannaford Bros. Co.)
JOHN J. NEUHAUSER
Dean, Boston College School of Management
THOMAS E. STITZEL
Professor of Finance, College of Business, Boise State University; Business
Consultant and Author
ROBERT L. SULLIVAN
Retired Partner, KPMG LLP (formerly Management Consultant, Saatchi and Saatchi
Consulting Ltd. and Principal and International Practice Director, Management
Consulting, Peat Marwick Main & Co.)
ANNE-LEE VERVILLE
Consultant (formerly General Manager, Global Education Industry, and President,
Applications Solutions Division, IBM Corporation)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS REPORT
The Transfer Agent for Colonial Connecticut Tax-Exempt Fund is:
Liberty Funds Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 1722
Boston, MA 02105-1722
1-800-345-6611
The Fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would
like more than one report, please call 1-800-426-3750 and additional reports
will be sent to you.
This report has been prepared for shareholders of Colonial Connecticut
Tax-Exempt Fund. This report may also be used as sales literature when preceded
or accompanied by the current prospectus which provides details of sales
charges, investment objectives and operating policies of the Fund and with the
most recent copy of the Liberty Funds Distributor, Inc. Performance Update.
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CHOOSE LIBERTY
BECAUSE NO SINGLE INVESTMENT MANAGER CAN BE ALL THINGS TO ALL INVESTORS. (SM)
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Colonial has long been a recognized leader in fixed-income investing. In
addition, Colonial has distinguished itself with both a traditional value and a
more contemporary approach to equity investing.
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Crabbe Huson's contrarian investment style seeks long-term performance by
investing in stocks from high-quality, out-of-favor companies. This risk-averse
strategy capitalizes on the potential of these companies to regain market
popularity.
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LAMCO brings institutional money management to individual investors through a
disciplined multi-manager investment process that seeks to deliver consistent
long-term returns.
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A leader in Asian investing(TM), Newport has an unparalleled knowledge of Asian
economies, business and culture.
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Stein Roe's growth management style emphasizes companies with the ability to
create, maintain and grow earnings in different market environments.
BOSTON - CHICAGO - NEW YORK - PORTLAND - SAN FRANCISCO
That's why each of these affiliated managers has excelled in a particular
investment style. These managers not only specialize in a distinct investment
style, they hold a passion for their style along with a demonstrated track
record.
Each of these managers is a member of the Liberty Financial Companies (NYSE: L),
a diversified asset accumulation and management organization with over $62.7
billion in assets under management for more than 1.7 million investors. Many of
the affiliated managers' products are offered by prospectus through Liberty
Funds Distributor, Inc.
Ask your financial advisor to help you develop an investment strategy that
blends the complementary disciplines of different managers into a well-balanced
program tailored to your goals.
COLONIAL CONNECTICUT TAX-EXEMPT FUND SEMIANNUAL REPORT
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ALL-STAR - COLONIAL - CRABBE HUSON - NEWPORT - STEIN ROE ADVISOR
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