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Annual Report
December 31, 1999
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Lexington Global and
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LEXINGTON GLOBAL |
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Investment Objective: Long-Term Growth of Capital |
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Lexington Funds
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Providing Global
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LEXINGTONSM
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Dear Shareholders:
The Lexington
Global Corporate Leaders Fund performed well in 1999. For the year the Fund
returned 39.06%* versus 35.97% for the average global fund, according to
Lipper, Inc. For the fourth quarter the Fund advanced 25.16%* against an
industry average of 23.70% according to Lipper, Inc. The unmanaged Morgan
Stanley Capital International World Index beat most managers with a 25.34%
gain on the year, and 16.87% for the fourth quarter.
Performance was
strong for the Lexington Global Corporate Leaders Fund as well as most other
global funds. Several countries and sectors provided spectacular returns.
Led by Nokia, Finland gained 153% for the year. Other particularly large
returns came from Sweden with an 80% gain, Japan at 62% and Hong Kong at
60%. The most important variable to investment success in 1999 was sector
selection. Globally, stock performance was extremely narrow which explains
the huge variation in performance among global funds. The strongest gains
came from telecoms and electronics with a yearly return of 45% and 116%,
respectively. Conversely, utilities declined 13% and consumer goods fell 2%.
The primary reasons for the Funds strong performance was due to gains
from technology and telecom holdings. Strong contributors to the portfolio
came from stocks such as Sony, SAP, and Cisco, as well as many others. The
Funds high exposure to strong performing markets such as Japan also
played an important role in enhancing returns.
Global economic
activity is on the rise after being depressed by the Asian economic crisis.
The U.S. economy continued to grow at a rapid rate of around 4%. European
economies are also showing signs of life as a weak Euro and a strong U.S.
economy has ignited manufacturing exports. European unemployment is on the
decline while consumer confidence remains at healthy levels. The European
region will probably enjoy growth in the 3% range for this year. The Asian
economies are also on the mend although Japan is still struggling. The
Japanese economy is saddled by huge government debt and rising unemployment,
which continues to depress consumer spending. Rising global growth provides
a good backdrop for corporate profits. In Europe, profits will be further
enhanced by a weak currency and corporate restructuring. Japanese
profitability should also be on the rise as cost cutting is gaining greater
acceptance by Japanese managements. Technology is also playing a key role in
expanding productivity. The internet is changing the way most, if not all,
companies do business. Investment in technology and the internet in
particular, is contributing to stronger growth and productivity in most
economies. Opportunities for investment in Europe and Japan are particularly
exciting for several reasons. First, as previously mentioned, the outlook
for profit growth is positive. In Europe, the Euro has been quite weak and
investors have an opportunity to buy a cheap currency through European
equity investments. Restructuring in both Europe and Japan is leading to
industry consolidation as well as a rising return on capital. Finally, an
equity investment culture is only now taking hold. The Japanese hold the
bulk of the worlds savings, which have been out of Japanese stocks for
years. As Japans society ages and government debt piles up,
individuals will have a greater need to provide for retirement. It is likely
that more savings will be earmarked for equity investment in Japan
particularly if Japanese managements continue to improve profits. The
savings story is similar in Europe where equities have been
under-represented in individual portfolios. The long-term outlook for global
equities is very attractive. However, there are always important risk
factors to consider.
The greatest
risk to global equities is the imbalance of the U.S. economy. U.S. economic
growth is unsustainably strong. Inflation has been remarkably subdued due to
several factors. A strong dollar has kept import prices down. Equally, the
Asian economic crisis produced excess global capacity in many goods as
demand slumped. Commodity prices, until recently, have been at depressed
levels. Clearly technology has played an important role in advancing
productivity, resulting in tame inflation. However, it is unlikely that
technology alone explains such a low inflation rate at this point in the
economic cycle. Some of the underpinning causes are now reversing. Global
demand is accelerating, as are commodity prices. Inflation is a lagging
indicator, so it may take more time to see a convincing rise in inflation.
U.S. growth is being funded by foreign capital at an unprecedented rate. The
trade and current account deficits are being funded by over $300 billion in
foreign capital per year. These deficits are likely to persist if equity
prices in the U.S. continue to rise. Consumers are feeling very confident as
their stock holdings appreciate and continue to spend. This spending
requires more and more foreign capital to support. To keep foreign capital
coming real interest may continue to rise to compete against other global
investments. The U.S. dollar is also vulnerable, as a sharp fall would be
one way the market could correct part of the trade deficit. However, a
falling dollar could lead to higher inflation and a foreign exodus of U.S.
assets. Interest rates have been rising globally. The U.S. Federal Reserve
has increased short-term rates 75 basis points and another 25 basis point
hike is expected in February 2000. Long rates have climbed even more sharply
as the 30-year U.S. Treasury Bond now yields over 6 1
/2%. Until consumer spending slows,
the economy is likely to remain very strong. Unemployment is now at only
4.1%. It is at a dangerous level as it portends wage pressure. Interest
rates are likely to rise until the U.S. economy slows. The economy isn
t likely to slow until the stock market suffers a sharp correction.
A falling U.S.
stock market will put downward pressure on European and Asian equities as
well. European returns will likely be protected to a certain degree by a
rising Euro. The growth sectors particularly telecoms and technology are
likely to suffer the greatest declines in a correction due to excessive
valuation in those sectors.
The Lexington
Global Corporate Leaders Fund remains well-diversified among sectors and
regions. Compared to its benchmark, the Fund continues to overweight Japan
and Europe while under weighting the U.S. market. Turnover will be kept low
to maximize tax efficiency and minimize costs. The Fund takes a long-term
view in its holdings investing in long-term globally leading
companies.
We appreciate the support of our
shareholders and would be happy to respond to any questions or comments you
may have. Please feel free to call us at 1-800-526-0056 or visit our website
at www.lexingtonfunds. com.
Sincerely,
/s/
Richard T. Saler
Richard T. Saler
Portfolio Manager
February, 2000
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/s/
Alan H. Wapnick
Alan H. Wapnick
Portfolio Manager
February, 2000
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/s/
Robert M. DeMichele
Robert M. DeMichele
President
February, 2000
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Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment in
Lexington Global Corporate Leaders Fund, Inc. and
the unmanaged Morgan Stanley Capital International World Index
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Lexington Global Morgan Stanley
Corporate Leaders Capital International
Date Fund World Index
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12/31/89 $10,000 $10,000
12/31/90 $8,325 $8,348
12/31/91 $9,620 $9,932
12/31/92 $9,279 $9,469
12/31/93 $12,236 $11,659
12/31/94 $12,462 $12,310
12/31/95 $13,794 $14,934
12/31/96 $16,061 $17,025
12/31/97 $17,169 $19,788
12/31/98 $20,442 $24,695
12/31/99 $28,426 $30,953
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Average Annual Standard Total Returns
for the Period Ending 12/31/99
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Lexington Global Morgan Stanley
Corporate Leaders Capital International
Annualized Returns Fund World Index
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1 yr 39.06% 25.34%
5 yr 17.93% 20.25%
10 yr 11.01% 11.96%
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This graph, prepared in accordance with SEC regulations, compares a $10,000
investment in the Fund with a similar investment in the unmanaged Morgan Stanley
Capital International World Index. Results for the Fnd and the Morgan Stanley
Capital International World Index include the reinvestment of all dividend and
capital gain distributions. Investment return and principal value of an
investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares when redeemed may be
worth more or less than at their original cost. Total return represents past
performance and it is not predictive of future results.
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39.06%, 17.93% and
11.01% are the one, five and ten year average annual standard total
returns, respectively, for the period ended December 31, 1999. Investment
return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an
investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than
their original cost. Total return represents past performance and is not
predictive of future results. Global investing has special risks,
including currency fluctuation and political instability. There is no
guarantee that the Fund can achieve its objective.
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All country and regional returns
are from the corresponding Morgan Stanley Capital International Indices.
Returns are dollar based with all dividends reinvested.
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Lexington Global Corporate Leaders Fund, Inc.
Portfolio Summary as of December 31, 1999
[PIE CHART]
Asset Allocation
Common & Preferred Stocks 100.0%
[BAR GRAPH]
Top Country Holdings
United States 39.3%
Japan 25.2%
United Kingdom 9.8%
France 6.7%
Switzerland 5.9%
Lexington Global Corporate Leaders Fund, Inc.
Statement of Net Assets
(Including the Portfolio of Investments)
December 31, 1999
Number of
Shares |
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Value
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COMMON STOCKS:
99.1% |
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Australia: 1.4% |
27,800 |
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The News Corporation, Ltd.
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$ 269,039 |
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Canada: 1.1% |
4,200 |
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Four Seasons Hotels, Inc.
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222,252 |
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France: 6.7% |
2,630 |
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Axa |
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364,830 |
1,020 |
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Cap Gemini SA |
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257,632 |
4,700 |
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Schlumberger, Ltd. |
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264,375 |
910 |
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Transocean Sedco Forex,
Inc. |
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30,653 |
4,500 |
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Vivendi |
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404,353 |
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1,321,843 |
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Germany: 3.6% |
2,211 |
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DaimlerChrysler AG |
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171,082 |
4,804 |
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Deutsche Bank AG |
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403,742 |
2,300 |
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Volkswagen AG |
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128,981 |
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703,805 |
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Japan: 25.2% |
9,000 |
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Canon, Inc. |
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356,993 |
6,000 |
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Ito-Yokado Company, Ltd.
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650,676 |
25,000 |
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NEC Corporation |
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594,744 |
129,000 |
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Nippon Steel
Corporation |
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301,216 |
37 |
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Nippon Telegraph & Telephone
Corporation |
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632,602 |
4,900 |
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Sony Corporation |
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1,450,539 |
7,000 |
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Tokyo Electron, Ltd.
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957,452 |
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4,944,222 |
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Netherlands:
4.5% |
2,000 |
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Aegon NV |
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192,241 |
5,300 |
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Koninklijke Ahold NV |
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156,126 |
5,400 |
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Royal Dutch Petroleum
Company |
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329,346 |
3,750 |
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Unilever NV - NY
Shares |
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204,141 |
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881,854 |
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Sweden: 1.6% |
5,000 |
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Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson,
Class B |
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320,144 |
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Switzerland:
5.9% |
174 |
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Nestle AG |
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317,079 |
138 |
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Novartis AG |
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201,560 |
29 |
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Roche Holding AG |
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342,406 |
1,110 |
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UBS AG |
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298,176 |
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1,159,221 |
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United Kingdom:
9.8% |
41,000 |
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BP Amoco plc |
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411,346 |
22,700 |
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British Telecommunications
plc |
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553,540 |
31,300 |
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Diageo plc |
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251,222 |
19,800 |
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Rio Tinto plc |
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477,079 |
44,500 |
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Vodafone AirTouch plc |
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220,003 |
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1,913,190 |
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Number of
Shares |
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Security |
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Value
(Note 1) |
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United States:
39.3% |
6,900 |
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Alcoa, Inc. |
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$
572,700 |
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2,800 |
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American Express
Company |
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465,500 |
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5,300 |
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American Home Products
Corporation |
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209,019 |
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3,625 |
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American International Group,
Inc. |
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391,953 |
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5,600 |
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Cisco Systems, Inc.
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599,725 |
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7,700 |
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Citigroup, Inc. |
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427,831 |
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4,100 |
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Exxon Mobil Corporation |
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330,306 |
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2,800 |
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General Electric
Company |
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433,300 |
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5,400 |
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Intel Corporation |
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444,319 |
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3,900 |
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Johnson and Johnson |
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363,188 |
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5,300 |
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Lucent Technologies, Inc.
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396,506 |
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4,000 |
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Microsoft Corporation
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466,875 |
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3,900 |
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Morgan Stanley Dean Witter and
Company |
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556,725 |
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3,700 |
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Procter & Gamble
Company |
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405,381 |
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5,100 |
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The Coca-Cola Company |
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297,075 |
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9,200 |
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The Interpublic Group of
Companies, Inc. |
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530,725 |
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10,700 |
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The Walt Disney Company |
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312,975 |
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7,400 |
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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. |
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511,525 |
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7,715,628 |
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TOTAL COMMON
STOCKS |
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(cost $11,925,411) |
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19,451,198 |
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PREFERRED STOCK:
2.2% |
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Germany: 2.2% |
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710 |
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SAP AG (Sysyeme, Anwendungen,
Produkte in der
Datenverarbeitung) (cost
$299,440) |
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425,557 |
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS:
101.3% |
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(cost $12,224,851) (Note
1) |
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19,876,755 |
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Liabilities in excess of other
assets: (1.3)% |
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(259,522 |
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TOTAL NET ASSETS:
100.0% |
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(equivalent to $12.29 per share on
1,595,665 shares outstanding) |
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$19,617,233 |
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security.
Aggregate cost for Federal income tax purposes is
$12,227,023.
Lexington Global Corporate Leaders Fund, Inc.
Statement of Net Assets
(Including the Portfolio of Investments)
December 31, 1999 (continued)
At
December 31, 1999, the composition of the Funds net assets by industry
concentration was as follows:
Banking |
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3.6% |
Capital Equipment |
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7.9 |
Consumer Durable Goods |
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8.9 |
Consumer Non-durable
Goods |
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10.8 |
Electrical &
Electronics |
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9.9 |
Energy Sources |
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7.0 |
Financial Services |
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12.2 |
Health & Personal
Care |
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5.7 |
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Materials |
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6.9 |
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Merchandising |
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3.4 |
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Services |
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14.2 |
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Telecommunications |
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10.8 |
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Other Liabilities |
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(1.3 |
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Total Net Assets |
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100.0 |
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The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this
statement.
Lexington Global Corporate Leaders Fund, Inc.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 1999
Assets |
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Investments, at value (cost
$12,224,851)
(Note 1) |
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$19,876,755 |
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Cash |
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43,449 |
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Receivable for shares
sold |
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8,865 |
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Dividends and interest
receivable |
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15,856 |
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Total
Assets |
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19,944,925 |
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Liabilities |
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Due to Lexington Management
Corporation
(Note 2) |
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15,855 |
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Payable for shares
redeemed |
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42 |
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Distributions payable |
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274,204 |
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Accrued expenses |
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37,591 |
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Total
Liabilities |
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327,692 |
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Net Assets (equivalent to
$12.29 per share on
1,595,665 shares outstanding) (Note 3) |
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$19,617,233 |
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Net Assets consist
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Capital stock
authorized 1,000,000,000
shares, $.001 par value per share |
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$
1,596 |
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Additional paid-in-capital (Note
1) |
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11,966,760 |
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Accumulated net investment loss
(Note 1) |
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(269 |
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Accumulated net realized loss on
investments
and foreign currency transactions (Note
1)... |
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(2,172 |
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Unrealized appreciation of
investments and
foreign currency translation of other assets and
liabilities |
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7,651,318 |
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Total
Net Assets |
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$19,617,233 |
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Lexington Global Corporate Leaders Fund, Inc.
Statement of Operations
Year
ended December 31, 1999
Investment
Income |
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Dividends |
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$ 230,014 |
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Interest |
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23,187 |
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253,201 |
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Less:
foreign tax expense |
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23,865 |
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Total investment income |
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$ 229,336 |
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Expenses |
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Investment
advisory fee (Note 2) |
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176,043 |
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Professional fees |
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40,984 |
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Transfer
agent and shareholder
servicing expenses (Note
2) |
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37,323 |
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Printing
and mailing expenses |
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19,724 |
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Directors
fees and expenses |
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16,691 |
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Accounting
expenses (Note 2) |
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14,200 |
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Registration fees |
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11,888 |
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Computer
processing fees |
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7,276 |
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Custodian
expenses |
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4,224 |
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Other
expenses |
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16,199 |
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Total expenses |
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344,552 |
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Net investment loss |
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(115,216 |
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Realized and Unrealized Gain
(Loss)
on Investments (Note 4) |
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Net realized gain (loss)
on: |
Investments |
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1,026,581 |
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Foreign currency transactions |
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(40,254 |
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Net realized gain |
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986,327 |
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Net change in unrealized
appreciation of: |
Investments |
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5,015,188 |
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Foreign currency translation of
other assets and liabilities |
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72,827 |
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Net change in unrealized
appreciation |
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5,088,015 |
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Net realized and unrealized
gain |
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6,074,342 |
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Increase in Net Assets Resulting
from Operations |
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$5,959,126 |
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The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of
these statements.
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Lexington Global Corporate Leaders Fund, Inc.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Years
ended December 31, 1999 and 1998
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1999
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1998
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Operations: |
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Net investment loss |
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$ (115,216 |
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$
(14,935 |
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Net realized gain from investments
and foreign currency transactions |
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986,327 |
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5,425,348 |
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Net change in unrealized
appreciation of investments and foreign currency
translation |
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5,088,015 |
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231,415 |
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Net increase in net assets resulting from
operations |
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5,959,126 |
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5,641,828 |
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Distributions to Shareholders:
(Note 1) |
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Distributions to shareholders from
net investment income |
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(1,147,467 |
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(1,176,896 |
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Distributions to shareholders from
net realized gains from security
transactions |
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(123,607 |
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(3,427,660 |
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Decrease in net assets from
distributions |
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(1,271,074 |
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(4,604,556 |
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Capital Share Transactions:
(Note 3) |
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Proceeds from sale of
shares |
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2,893,261 |
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4,884,051 |
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Reinvested dividends |
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917,731 |
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4,402,616 |
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Cost of shares redeemed |
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(6,684,363 |
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(27,606,682 |
) |
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Net decrease in net assets from capital
share transactions |
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(2,873,371 |
) |
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(18,320,015 |
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Net increase (decrease) in net
assets |
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1,814,681 |
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(17,282,743 |
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Net Assets: |
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Beginning of period |
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17,802,552 |
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35,085,295 |
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End of period (including
accumulated net investment loss of $269 and
undistributed net investment income of
$334,184 in 1999 and 1998,
respectively) (Note 1) |
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$19,617,233 |
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$17,802,552 |
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The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of
these statements.
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Lexington Global Corporate Leaders Fund, Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 1999 and 1998
1. Significant Accounting Policies
Lexington Global Corporate Leaders Fund, Inc. (the Fund
) is an open-end, diversified management investment company registered
under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Funds
investment objective is to seek long-term growth of capital primarily
through investment in common stocks and equivalents of companies domiciled
in foreign countries and the United States. The following is a summary of
significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of
its financial statements:
Investments
Securities transactions are accounted for on a
trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from investment transactions are
reported on the identified cost basis. Securities traded on a recognized
stock exchange are valued at the last sales price reported by the exchange
on which the securities are traded. If no sales price is recorded, the mean
between the last bid and asked prices is used. Securities traded on the
over-the-counter market are valued at the mean between the last current bid
and asked prices. Short-term securities having a maturity of 60 days or less
are stated at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Securities
for which market quotations are not readily available and other assets are
valued by Fund management in good faith under the direction of the Fund
s Board of Directors. All investments quoted in foreign currencies are
valued in U.S. dollars on the basis of the foreign currency exchange rates
prevailing at the close of business. Dividend income and distributions to
shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income, adjusted
for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts, is accrued as
earned.
Foreign
Currency Transactions Foreign currencies (and
receivables and payables denominated in foreign currencies) are translated
into U.S. dollar amounts at current exchange rates. Translation gains or
losses resulting from changes in exchange rates and realized gains and
losses on the settlement of foreign currency transactions are reported in
the statement of operations. In addition, the Fund may enter into forward
foreign exchange contracts in order to hedge against foreign currency risk
in the purchase or sale of securities denominated in foreign currency. The
Fund may also enter into such contracts to hedge against changes in foreign
currency exchange rates on portfolio positions. These contracts are marked
to market daily, by recognizing the difference between the contract exchange
rate and the current market rate as unrealized gains or losses. Realized
gains or losses are recognized when contracts are closed and are reported in
the statement of operations.
The
Fund authorizes its custodian to place and maintain equity securities in a
segregated account of the Fund having a value equal to the aggregate amount
of the Funds commitments under forward foreign currency contracts
entered into with respect to position hedges. There are no forward foreign
currency contracts outstanding at December 31, 1999.
Federal
Income Taxes It is the Funds policy to
comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to
regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its
taxable income to its shareholders. Therefore, no provision for Federal
income taxes is required.
Distributions
Dividends from net investment income and net
realized capital gains are normally declared and paid annually, but the Fund
may make distributions on a more frequent basis to comply with the
distribution requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. The character of
income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income
tax regulations which may differ from generally accepted
1. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
accounting principles. At December 31, 1999,
reclassifications were made to the Funds capital accounts to reflect
permanent book/tax differences and income and gains available for
distribution under income tax regulations. Net investment income, net
realized gains and net assets were not affected by this change.
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 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 increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
2.
Investment Advisory Fee and Other Transactions with
Affiliate
The
Fund pays an investment advisory fee to Lexington Management Corporation (
LMC) at an annual rate of 1.00% of the Funds average daily
net assets. For 1999, LMC has voluntarily agreed to limit the total expenses
of the Fund (including management fees, but excluding interest, taxes,
brokerage commissions and extraordinary expenses) to an annual rate of 2.50%
of the Funds average daily net assets. No reimbursement was required
for the year ended December 31, 1999.
The
Fund reimburses LMC for certain expenses, including accounting and
shareholder servicing costs of $29,668 that are incurred by the Fund, but
paid by LMC.
3.
Capital Stock
Transactions in capital stock were as follows:
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Year ended |
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December 31, 1999
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December 31, 1998
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Shares
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Amount
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Shares
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Amount
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Shares sold |
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284,800 |
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$2,893,261 |
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417,735 |
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$ 4,884,051 |
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Shares issued on reinvestment of
dividends |
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78,562 |
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917,731 |
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459,871 |
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4,402,616 |
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363,362 |
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3,810,992 |
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877,606 |
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9,286,667 |
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Shares redeemed |
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(648,697 |
) |
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(6,684,363 |
) |
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(2,311,185 |
) |
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(27,606,682 |
) |
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Net decrease |
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(285,335 |
) |
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$(2,873,371 |
) |
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(1,433,579 |
) |
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$(18,320,015 |
) |
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4.
Investment Transactions
The
cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities for the year ended
December 31, 1999, excluding short-term securities, were $2,222,418 and
$6,101,287, respectively.
At
December 31, 1999, the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all
securities in which there is an excess of value over tax cost amounted to
$8,052,153 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in
which there is an excess of tax cost over value amounted to
$402,421.
Lexington Global Corporate Leaders Fund, Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 1999 and 1998 (continued)
5. Investment and Concentration Risks
The
Funds investments in foreign securities may involve risks not present
in domestic investments. Since foreign securities may be denominated in a
foreign currency and involve settlement and pay interest or dividends in
foreign currencies, changes in the relationship of these foreign currencies
to the U.S. dollar can significantly affect the value of the investments and
earnings of the Fund. Foreign investments may also subject the Fund to
foreign government exchange restrictions, expropriation, taxation or other
political, social or economic developments, all of which could affect the
market and/or credit risk of the investments.
In
addition to the risks described above, risks may arise from forward foreign
currency contracts as a result of the potential inability of counterparties
to meet the terms of their contracts.
6.
Tax Information (unaudited)
The
following tax information represents the designation of various tax benefits
relating to year ended December 31, 1999:
The
percentage of investment company taxable income distributions to
shareholders eligible for the dividends received deduction available to
certain corporate shareholders is 6.57%.
Net
foreign source income received by the Fund from sources within foreign
countries and possessions of the United States was $0.0840 per share
(representing a total of $129,378). The total amount of qualifying
taxes paid by the Fund to such countries was $0.0155 per share
(representing a total of $23,865).
The
percentage of ordinary income distributions paid by the Fund derived from
agency and direct obligations of the United States government were as
follows:
U.S. Treasury |
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2.41% |
Federal Home Loan Bank |
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0.31 |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage
Corporation |
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1.53 |
The
Fund designates $120,581, whether taken in shares or cash, as 20% long-term
capital gain distributions.
Lexington Global Corporate Leaders Fund, Inc.
Financial Highlights
Selected per share data for a share outstanding throughout the
period:
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Year ended December
31,
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1999
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1998
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1997
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1996
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1995
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Net asset value, beginning of
period |
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$9.46 |
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$10.59 |
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$11.28 |
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$11.32 |
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$11.17 |
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Income from investment
operations: |
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|
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Net
investment income (loss) |
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(0.02 |
) |
|
0.99 |
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|
0.03 |
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|
0.01 |
|
|
0.09 |
|
Net
realized and unrealized gain on investments
and foreign
currencies |
|
3.67 |
|
|
1.02 |
|
|
0.73 |
|
|
1.84 |
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|
1.10 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total income from investment
operations |
|
3.65 |
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|
2.01 |
|
|
0.76 |
|
|
1.85 |
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|
1.19 |
|
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Less distributions: |
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
Dividends from net investment income |
|
(0.74 |
) |
|
(0.80 |
) |
|
(0.09 |
) |
|
(0.16 |
) |
|
(0.29 |
) |
Distributions in excess of net investment income
(temporary
book-tax difference) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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(0.13 |
) |
Distributions from net realized gains |
|
(0.08 |
) |
|
(2.34 |
) |
|
(1.36 |
) |
|
(1.73 |
) |
|
(0.62 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total distributions |
|
(0.82 |
) |
|
(3.14 |
) |
|
(1.45 |
) |
|
(1.89 |
) |
|
(1.04 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net asset value, end of
period |
|
$12.29 |
|
|
$9.46 |
|
|
$10.59 |
|
|
$11.28 |
|
|
$11.32 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total return |
|
39.06% |
|
|
19.06% |
|
|
6.90% |
|
|
16.43% |
|
|
10.69% |
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|
Ratio to average net
assets: |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
Expenses |
|
1.96% |
|
|
2.12% |
|
|
1.75% |
|
|
1.90% |
|
|
1.67% |
|
Net
investment income (loss) |
|
(0.65)% |
|
|
(0.06)% |
|
|
0.23% |
|
|
0.11% |
|
|
0.48% |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
|
12.76% |
|
|
137.33% |
|
|
117.48% |
|
|
128.05% |
|
|
166.35% |
|
Net assets, end of period (000
s omitted) |
|
$19,617 |
|
|
$17,803 |
|
|
$35,085 |
|
|
$37,223 |
|
|
$53,614 |
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Independent Auditors Report
The
Board of Directors and Shareholders
Lexington Global Corporate Leaders Fund, Inc.:
We have audited
the accompanying statement of net assets (including the portfolio of
investments) and assets and liabilities of Lexington Global Corporate
Leaders Fund, Inc. as of December 31, 1999, the related statement of
operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets
for each of the years in the two-year period then ended, and the financial
highlights for each of the years in the five-year period then ended. These
financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the
Funds management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements and financial highlights based on our
audits.
We conducted our
audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those
standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights
are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test
basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements and financial highlights. Our procedures included confirmation of
securities owned as of December 31, 1999 by correspondence with the
custodian. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used
and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the
overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide
a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion,
the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Lexington Global
Corporate Leaders Fund, Inc. as of December 31, 1999, the results of its
operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each
of the years in the two-year period then ended, and its financial highlights
for each of the years in the five-year period then ended, in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.
New
York, New York
February 7, 2000
Lexington®
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Mutual
Funds
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Global
International
Lexington Global Corporate Leaders Fund seeks long-term growth of
capital primarily through investment in a diversified portfolio of blue
chip securities domiciled in foreign countries and the U.S. that represent
"corporate leaders" in their respective industries.
Lexington International Fund seeks long- term growth of capital
through investment in common stocks of companies domiciled in foreign
countries.
Lexington Worldwide Emerging Markets Fund seeks long-term growth of
capital primarily through investment in equity securities of companies
domiciled in, or doing business in, emerging countries and emerging
markets.
Lexington Troika Dialog Russia Fund seeks long-term capital
appreciation through investment primarily in the equity securities of
Russian companies.
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Lexington Small Cap Asia
Growth Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation through investment
in companies domiciled in the Asia Region with a market capitalization of
less than $1 billion.
Lexington Global Technology Fund seeks long-term growth of capital.
The Fund is designed to provide investors with a simple way to invest in
technology and information infrastructure companies located throughout the
world.
Lexington Global Income Fund seeks high current income. Capital
appreciation is a secondary objective. The Fund invests in a combination
of foreign and domestic high-yield, lower rated debt securities.
Domestic
Lexington Corporate Leaders Trust Fund seeks long-term capital growth
and income. Portfolio assets are invested primarily in an equal number of
shares of an established list of American "blue- chip"
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Lexington Growth and
Income Fund seeks long-term appreciation of capital through investment
in the common stocks of large, ably managed and well financed companies.
Lexington GNMA Income Fund seeks a high level of current monthly
income through investment in mortgage-backed GNMACertificates that are
guaranteed as to the timely payment of principal and interest by the U.S.
Government.
Lexington Money Market Trust seeks current income from short-term
investments as is consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity.
Precious Metals
Lexington Goldfund seeks capital appreciation by providing a careful
mix of gold bullion and gold mining shares with assets diversified
throughout the world.
Lexington Silver Fund seeks long-term growth of capital by investing
in established silver-related companies throughout the world.
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