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Annual Report
December 31, 1995
Woodward International Equity Fund
Investment Adviser
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To Our Woodward Shareholders:
The fourth quarter of 1995 provided strong results in the equity and
bond markets with total returns of 6 percent for the Standard and Poor's (S&P)
and 4.3 percent for the Lehman Aggregate Bond Index. These results capped an
exceptional year which provided total returns of 37.5 percent for the S&P,
31.7 percent for the Russell 2500 (a proxy for smaller companies) and 18.5
percent for the Lehman Aggregate Bond Index. Foreign markets, as measured by
the EAFE Index, provided good absolute returns of 11.2 percent, but failed to
keep up with the exceptional U.S. market. In fact, S&P 500 results were the
third highest since 1948 and the highest since 1958; the overall bond results
were also the third highest, in this case since the mid 1970s.
The Woodward money market funds had an excellent year with all funds
finishing in the top quartile of their respective IBC/Donoghue's peer groups.
The funds maintained their exceptional credit quality throughout the year and
profited from a strategy of maintaining slightly longer-weighted average
maturities as compared to their peer groups.
The Woodward bond funds again exceeded their respective benchmarks in
the fourth quarter, providing exceptional 1995 results. The Bond Fund
generated a total return of 23.8 percent, while the Intermediate Bond Fund
provided results of 19.5 percent. The two funds ranked at the top of their
respective fund categories for the year. The Short Bond Fund provided a total
return of 10.1 percent, modestly below its benchmark but well above cash
alternatives.
The Woodward equity funds had a solid fourth quarter with a number of
the funds exceeding their peer groups. Generally, the results for the Woodward
equity funds for the year provided very high absolute results; they moderately
lagged peer managers and came up somewhat short of the broader indices. The
Woodward Growth/Value, Capital Growth and International Equity funds had good
fourth quarters. This helped the Growth/Value and Capital Growth Funds close
the gap with their peers for the year, while the International Equity Fund
provided good comparative returns on an annual basis. The Opportunity and
Intrinsic Value Funds lagged their respective benchmarks for the quarter and
the year. We look to 1996 to improve relative equity performance which,
coupled with our strong bond results, should provide our clients continued
success with their investments.
During the year, NBD Bancorp, Inc. merged with First Chicago
Corporation. We were pleased that the investment management effort of the
joint organization has been identified as a primary business of the Bank and
that substantial resources have been allocated to the business. We look
forward to melding the two organization's considerable strengths and providing
our clients with a measurably enhanced research and fund management group.
Thank you for your continued support and we hope you find this report
useful and informative.
Sincerely,
/s/ Earl I. Heenan, Jr.
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Earl I. Heenan, Jr.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
WOODWARD INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
Objective:
The Woodward International Equity Fund (the "Fund") is an equity mutual
fund which invests primarily in equity securities of foreign companies. The
Fund's objective is to achieve long-term capital appreciation and,
secondarily, to produce current income. The Fund seeks to achieve this
objective by emphasizing active country selection involving global economic
and political assessments together with valuation analysis of selected
countries' securities markets. The Fund may exhibit more volatility than the
U.S. equity market in general.
Performance Highlights:
International equity markets appreciated during 1995 as slower economic
growth and modest inflationary pressures resulted in lower interest rates. The
Morgan Stanley Capital International EAFE Index returned 11.2 percent in U.S.
dollar terms during 1995. European equity markets advanced 21.6 percent in
U.S. dollars on good earnings gains and lower interest rates. The Japanese
stock market lagged with a U.S. dollar return of 0.7 percent. This stock
market declined during the first half of the year on concerns about the anemic
business outlook, trade tensions with the U.S. and increasing nonperforming
loans at Japanese banks. The MSCI Pacific ex-Japan index returned 12.9
percent, led by a return of 22.6 percent in Hong Kong. Latin American equity
markets generally declined in response to a financial crisis in Mexico.
During the calendar year ended December 31, 1995, the Fund returned 11.5
percent (without sales charge). The net asset value increased from $10.005 to
$11.046. Distributions from ordinary income were $0.107 per share and there
was no long-term capital gains distribution.
The Fund's performance compared favorably with the Morgan Stanley
Capital International EAFE Index, a market value weighted index of about 1,100
equity securities issued by foreign companies with a total market value of
approximately US $5.3 trillion. This index is not subject to expenses of a
mutual fund. The Fund outperformed primarily due to its underweighting of
equities in Japan and overweighting of equities in Europe. The Fund also
outperformed the Lipper International Universe average return of 9.4 percent
for 1995.
Over the long term, international equities have historically provided
returns superior to U.S. large capitalization stocks although, at a higher
level of volatility. We continue to recommend that long-term investors have a
portion of their assets invested internationally to capture the benefits of
portfolio diversification and potential capital appreciation.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
WOODWARD INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND (Continued)
Growth of $10,000 Invested in the
Woodward International Equity Fund and the
Morgan Stanley Capital International EAFE Index
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12/3/94 6/95 12/95
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Fund (1) ... $ 9,500 $10,004 $10,595
Fund (2) ... $10,000 $10,531 $11,153
Index (3) .. $10,000 $10,492 $11,372
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(1) Includes maximum sales charge of 5.0%.
(2) Excludes maximum sales charge of 5.0%.
(3) Excludes expenses.
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Since
Average Annual Total Return One Inception
Through 12/31/95 Year (12/3/94)
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Woodward International Equity Fund
(with maximum 5.0% sales charge) 5.9% 5.5%
Woodward International Equity Fund
(without sales charge) 11.5% 10.7%
Morgan Stanely Capital International
EAFE Index 11.2% 12.7%
Past performance is not predictive of future performance.
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THE WOODWARD FUNDS
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
December 31, 1995
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ASSETS:
Investment in securities:
At cost $100,165,227
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At value (Note 2) $107,690,899
Cash 364,232
Receivable for securities sold 8,253
Unrealized appreciation on foreign exchange contracts 52
Withholding tax receivable 140,894
Income receivable 178,985
Deferred organization costs, net (Note 2) 49,159
Prepaids and other assets 27,321
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TOTAL ASSETS 108,459,795
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LIABILITIES:
Payable for securities purchased 770,234
Unrealized depreciation on foreign exchange contracts 267
Accrued investment advisory fee 67,327
Accrued distribution fees 516
Accrued custodial fee 14,528
Dividends payable 306,527
Other payables and accrued expenses 12,095
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,171,494
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NET ASSETS $107,288,301
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Net assets consist of:
Capital shares (unlimited number of shares
authorized, par value $.10 per share) $ 971,289
Additional paid-in capital 98,938,436
Accumulated undistributed net investment income 803
Accumulated undistributed net realized losses from
investments and foreign currency transactions (154,256)
Net unrealized appreciation on investments and
foreign currency translation 7,532,029
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TOTAL NET ASSETS $107,288,301
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Shares of capital stock outstanding 9,712,891
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Net asset value and redemption price per share $ 11.05
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Maximum offering price per share $ 11.63
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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THE WOODWARD FUNDS
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1995
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INVESTMENT INCOME (Note 2)
Interest $ 538,478
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $98,515) 1,279,198
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TOTAL INVESTMENT INCOME 1,817,676
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EXPENSES (Notes 2, 3 and 5):
Investment advisory fee 529,312
Distribution fees 4,063
Professional fees 66,313
Custodial fee 133,650
Amortization of deferred organization costs 10,714
Marketing expenses 46,449
Registration, filing fees and other expenses 77,246
Less: Expense reimbursement (51,707)
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NET EXPENSES 816,040
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME 1,001,636
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS
AND FOREIGN CURRENCY:
Net realized loss on:
Investment securities (147,589)
Foreign currency transactions (475) (148,064)
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Net change in unrealized appreciation on:
Investment securities 7,523,087
Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign
currencies 6,376 7,529,463
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS
AND FOREIGN CURRENCY 7,381,399
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NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS $8,383,035
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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THE WOODWARD FUNDS
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
Year Ended Period Ended
Dec. 31, 1995 Dec. 31, 1994
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FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income $ 1,001,636 $ 32,338
Net realized losses on investments and foreign
currency transactions (148,064) (2,937)
Net change in unrealized appreciation on
investments and foreign currency translation 7,529,463 2,566
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Net increase in net assets from operations 8,383,035 31,967
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:
From net investment income (1,033,171) --
In excess of realized gains (3,255) --
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Total distributions (1,036,426) --
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FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Proceeds from shares sold 74,411,073 36,626,877
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of
distributions to shareholders 720,012 --
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75,131,085 36,626,877
Less: payments for shares redeemed (11,734,863) (113,374)
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Net increase in net assets from capital share
transactions 63,396,222 36,513,503
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NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS 70,742,831 36,545,470
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of period 36,545,470 --
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End of period $107,288,301 $36,545,470
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Shares sold 7,102,657 3,664,087
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions to
shareholders 65,214 --
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7,167,871 3,664,087
Less: shares redeemed (1,107,679) (11,388)
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NET INCREASE IN SHARES OUTSTANDING 6,060,192 3,652,699
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CAPITAL SHARES:
Beginning of period 3,652,699 --
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End of period 9,712,891 3,652,699
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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THE WOODWARD FUNDS
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 1995
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Description Face Amount Market Value
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TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENT -- 4.48%
Salomon Brothers, Revolving Repurchase Agreement,
5.875%, 1/3/95 (secured by various U.S. Treasury
Strips with maturities ranging from 2/15/95
through 5/15/99, all held at Chemical Bank) $4,819,555 $4,819,555
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(Cost $4,819,555)
Shares
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COMMON STOCKS -- 95.52%
AUSTRALIA -- 2.42%
BANKS
National Australia Bank 38,710 348,421
Westpac Bank Corp 55,410 245,657
CHEMICALS
Ici Australia 11,453 87,751
CONSTRUCTION
Boral Limited 17,000 42,996
Csr Limited 27,466 89,488
Pioneer International 13,882 35,832
ENERGY & RAW MATERIALS
Broken Hill Pty 28,140 397,716
Santos Limited 33,203 97,066
FOOD & AGRICULTURE
Amcor Limited 9,799 69,247
Goodman Fielder Limited 23,031 23,128
LIQUOR & TOBACCO
Coca-Cola Amatil 14,487 115,631
Fosters Brewing Gp 22,347 36,737
MEDIA
News Corporation (Aust Listing) 37,765 201,702
News Corporation Preferred Limited Voting
Shares 30,504 142,726
MISCELLANEOUS
Pacific Dunlop Limited 44,367 103,960
NON-FERROUS METALS
Cra Limited 10,619 155,938
Mim Holding Limited 23,841 32,986
Western Mining Corp 36,388 233,866
RAILROAD & SHIPPING
Brambles Inds Ltd. 8,027 89,565
RETAIL
Coles Myer Ltd. 18,791 58,568
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2,608,981
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BELGIUM -- 4.30%
BANKS
Generale De Banque 1,300 460,514
Kredietbank 1,550 423,985
CHEMICALS
Solvay 850 459,240
ENERGY & UTILITIES
Electrabel 4,250 1,010,905
Tractebel Inv Cap 1,300 536,714
INSURANCE
Fortis Ag 3,700 450,099
Fortis Ag(VVPR) 80 9,745
INTERNATIONAL OIL
Petrofina Sa 2,160 661,305
NON-FERROUS METALS
Union Miniere * 1,804 120,761
OTHER ENERGY SOURCES
Gpe Bruxelles Lam 2,300 319,259
PRODUCER GOODS
Bekaert Sa 220 181,282
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4,633,809
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DENMARK -- 2.11%
BANKS
Den Danske Bank 3,641 251,634
Unidanmark 'A' (Reg'd) 3,535 175,417
BUSINESS MACHINE
Iss International Series 'B' 2,800 63,156
Sophus Berendsen 'B' 1,175 132,516
DRUGS & MEDICINE
Novo-Nordisk As 'B' 2,449 335,855
FOOD & AGRICULTURE
Danisco 3,695 178,689
LIQUOR & TOBACCO
Carlsberg 'A' 275 15,383
Carlsberg 'B' 2,018 112,884
RAILROAD & SHIPPING
D/S 1912 'B' 15 286,910
D/S Svendborg 'B' 9 248,475
TELEPHONE
Tele Danmark 'B' 8,786 480,378
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2,281,297
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FINLAND -- 3.55%
BANKS
Unitas Ser 'A' * 119,766 303,414
CONSTRUCTION
Metro AB 'A' 2,000 82,450
ELECTRONICS
Nokia (AB) Oy Series 'K' 18,600 736,802
Nokia (AB) Oy Series 'A' 24,500 964,876
FOOD & AGRICULTURE
Cultor Oy Series '2' 500 20,728
Cultor Oy Series '1' 2,500 103,639
INSURANCE
Pohjola Series 'B' 3,800 49,010
Sampo 'A' 2,200 118,056
NON-FERROUS METALS
Outokumpo Oy 'A' 19,500 309,880
PAPER & FOREST PRODUCTS
Kymmene Corp 12,500 331,068
Repola 23,400 441,915
PRODUCER GOODS
Kone Corp 'B' 700 58,521
RETAIL
Kesko 12,000 149,516
Stockmann Oy 'A' 1,600 91,386
TRAVEL & RECREATION
Amer Group 'A' 3,800 59,424
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3,820,685
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FRANCE -- 4.91%
BANKS
Banque National Paris 3,615 163,291
Cie De Suez 1,251 51,673
Cie Fin Paribas 'A' 2,318 127,267
Society Generale 1,829 226,270
CHEMICALS
Air Liquide ('L') 996 165,173
Rhone Poulenc Sa 'A' 5,686 121,966
CONSTRUCTION
Cie De St Gobain 1,834 203,262
Lafarge Coppee Sa (Br) 1,800 116,126
CONSUMER DURABLES
Printemps (Av) 600 119,868
DRUGS & MEDICINE
L'Oreal 985 264,056
Sanofi 2,339 150,134
ELECTRONICS
Alcatel Alsthom (Cge) 2,544 219,631
Csf (Thomson) 3,520 78,528
Legrand 500 77,295
Schneider Sa (Ex-Sp) 3,630 124,257
ENERGY & UTILITIES
Eaux (Cie Generale) 2,307 230,635
Lyonnaise Des Eaux 1,753 169,013
FOOD & AGRICULTURE
Danone (Ex Bsn) 1,520 251,138
Eridania Beghin Sa 861 147,890
Saint Louis 350 93,040
INSURANCE
Axa 1,981 133,677
INTERNATIONAL OIL
Elf Auqitaine (Soc Nat) 5,566 410,646
Total B 4,716 318,715
LIQUOR & TOBACCO
Lvmh Moet-Hennessy 2,000 417,146
Pernod-Ricard 1,114 63,395
MOTOR VEHICLES
Peugeot Sa 793 104,752
PRODUCER GOODS
Carnaud Metal Box 766 35,086
Michelin (Cgde) Class 'B' (Brwn Bds)(Reg'd) 2,150 85,861
REAL PROPERTY
Sefimeg (Reg'd) 986 65,527
RETAIL
Carrefour 586 356,006
Promodes 433 101,912
TRAVEL & RECREATION
Accor 757 98,139
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5,291,375
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GERMANY -- 4.93%
AIR TRANSPORT
Lufthansa Ag 1,707 236,739
BANKS
Bayer Vereinsbank (Var) 5,140 154,422
Deutsche Bank (Var) 10,440 496,734
Dresdner Bank (Var) 7,140 191,810
CHEMICALS
Basf (Var) 1,026 231,540
Bayer (Var) 1,100 292,662
Schering 1,350 89,888
CONSTRUCTION
Hochtief 357 152,899
ELECTRONICS
Siemens (Var) 704 387,592
SAP N/V Pref 600 91,303
ENERGY & UTILITIES
Rwe (Var) 516 188,010
Veba (Var) 10,150 435,422
INSURANCE
Munchener Ruckvers Reg Vink * 145 313,042
Allianz (Regd) 250 491,869
MOTOR VEHICLES
Daimler-Benz (Var) 384 194,243
Volkswagen (Var) 506 170,048
PRODUCER GOODS
Linde 156 92,645
Mannesmann (Var) 1,146 365,512
RETAIL
Kaufhof Holding 402 122,739
STEEL
Preussag Br (Var) 1,074 303,153
Thyssen * 716 130,917
Viag (Var) 419 173,014
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5,306,203
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HONG KONG -- 2.40%
AIR TRANSPORT
Cathay Pacific Airways 37,000 56,467
BANKS
Hang Seng Bank 39,400 352,881
ENERGY & UTILITIES
China Light & Power 34,700 159,769
Hong Kong Electric 20,000 65,572
Hong Kong & China Gas 34,800 56,035
MISCELLANEOUS
Hutchinson Whampoa 56,000 341,131
MISCELLANEOUS FINANCE
Swire Pacific 'A' 23,500 182,361
Wharf (Holding) 30,000 99,910
Wing Lung Bank 16,848 94,351
REAL PROPERTY
Cheung Kong (Holdings) 40,000 243,665
Hopewell Holdings 50,000 28,777
Hysan Development 10,000 26,449
New World Infrastr * 52 100
New World Development Co 31,366 136,710
Sun Hung Kai Properties 45,700 373,842
TELEPHONE
Hong Kong Telecomm 203,600 363,386
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2,581,406
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IRELAND -- 1.95%
BANKS
Allied Irish Banks 82,680 447,907
Bank of Ireland (Dublin Listing) 26,825 193,904
CONSTRUCTION
Crh 48,929 367,014
FOOD & AGRICULTURE
Greencore 24,349 209,568
Kerry Group 'A' 28,760 218,954
INSURANCE
Irish Life 56,656 215,211
MEDIA
Independent News 18,405 117,406
PAPER & FOREST PRODUCTS
Smurfit(Jefferson) (Dublin Listing) 139,859 329,517
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2,099,481
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JAPAN -- 30.54%
AIR TRANSPORT
Japan Airlines Co * 46,000 305,472
BANK
Asahi Bank 34,000 428,495
Bank of Tokyo 28,000 491,315
Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank 40,000 787,190
Fuji Bank 43,000 950,445
Industrial Bank of Japan 23,000 697,904
Joyo Bank 36,000 289,671
Sakura Bank 19,000 241,295
Sumitomo Bank 37,000 785,542
Tokai Bank 25,000 349,001
BUSINESS MACHINE
Canon Inc 21,000 380,702
Fujitsu 10,000 111,486
Ricoh Co. 55,000 602,511
CHEMICALS
Asahi Chemical Industries 63,000 482,493
Dainippon Ink & Chemical 19,000 88,598
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical 19,000 85,651
Sekisui Chemical 15,000 221,034
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. 13,000 269,700
Showa Denko Kk * 102,000 320,383
Sumitomo Chemical 92,000 459,324
Toray Industries Inc 20,000 131,845
CONSTRUCTION
Chichibu Onoda Cement 6,000 32,050
Fujita Corp 6,000 27,106
Haseko Corp 57,000 230,428
Kajima Corp 11,000 108,772
Nihon Cement Co 30,000 200,675
Obayashi Corp 8,000 63,596
Sato Kogyo Co 12,000 73,872
Sekisui House 43,000 550,258
Shimizu Corp 25,000 254,480
Taisei Corp 47,000 313,936
Toto 15,000 209,400
CONSUMER DURABLES
Matsushita Electric Industries 56,000 912,055
Sanyo Electric Co 34,000 196,119
Sharp Corp 24,000 383,901
DRUGS & MEDICINE
Daiichi Pharmacy Co 33,000 470,278
Sankyo Co 15,000 337,367
Takeda Chemical Industries 24,000 395,534
ELECTRONICS
Hitachi * 78,000 786,415
Kyocera 11,000 817,922
Mitsubishi Electric Corp 48,000 345,743
Omron Corp 17,000 392,238
ENERGY & UTILITIES
Kansai Electric Power 13,900 336,883
Osaka Gas Co 124,000 429,154
Tokyo Electric Power 36,600 979,296
Tokyo Gas Co 15,000 52,932
FOOD & AGRICULTURE
Ajinomoto Co., Inc. 36,000 401,351
Yamazaki Baking Co 14,000 260,587
INTERNATIONAL OIL
Japan Energy Corp 19,000 63,731
Nippon Oil Co 86,000 540,253
MEDIA
Dai Nippon Printing 33,000 559,855
MULTI-INDUSTRY
Itochu Corp 38,000 256,031
Marubeni Corp 68,000 368,506
Mitsubishi 26,000 320,111
Sumitomo Corp 34,000 346,092
MISCELLANEOUS FINANCE
Daiwa Securities 34,000 520,786
Mitsubishi Trust & Banking 11,000 183,419
Nomura Securities 44,000 959,752
Yamaichi Securities Co. 34,000 264,678
MOTOR VEHICLES
Honda Motor Co 27,000 557,528
Nissan Motor Co 53,000 407,449
Toyota Motor Corp 56,000 1,188,929
NON-FERROUS METALS
Mitsubishi Steel * 17,000 88,995
Tostem Corp 5,000 166,260
PAPER & FOREST PRODUCTS
Daishowa Paper Manufacturing * 13,000 100,822
Honshu Paper Co 48,000 294,091
PRODUCER GOODS
Bridgestone Corp 31,000 492,866
Komatsu 33,000 271,930
Kubota Corp 60,000 386,809
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries 79,000 630,305
Nippondenso Co 25,000 467,758
Sumitomo Heavy Industries * 83,000 298,522
Toyo Seikan Kaisha 12,000 359,471
Toyoda Auto Loom 12,000 215,217
RAILROAD & SHIPPING
Hankyu Corp * 65,000 356,029
Mitsui Osk Lines * 63,000 202,159
Nagoya Railroad Co 61,000 307,508
Tokyu Corp 47,000 332,161
REAL PROPERTY
Mitsubishi Estate 49,000 612,787
RETAIL
Ito-Yokado Co 6,000 369,941
Nichii Co 47,000 624,226
Seven-Elevan Japan Npv 7,000 494,030
STEEL
Kawasaki Steel Corp 47,000 164,030
Kobe Steel * 34,000 105,146
Nippon Steel Corp 108,000 370,638
Nkk Corp * 48,000 129,362
Sumitomo Metal Industries * 156,000 473,360
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32,893,948
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MALAYSIA -- 2.03%
AIR TRANSPORT
Malaysian Airline Systems 8,000 25,995
BANKS
Ammb Holdings Berhad 6,000 68,534
Commerce Asset Holding 5,000 25,208
Dcb Holdings Berhad 17,000 49,549
Malayan Bkg Berhad 32,000 269,723
Public Bank Berhad 14,000 19,631
Public Bank Berhad (Alien Market) 51,000 97,625
CONSTRUCTION
Hume Inds (M) Berhad 16,000 76,884
United Engineers Berhad 8,000 51,046
CONSUMER DURABLES
Tech Res Inds Berhad * 21,000 62,035
ENERGY & UTILITIES
Tenaga Nasional 74,000 291,465
FOOD & AGRICULTURE
Golden Hope Plants 31,000 51,770
Nestle Malay Berhad 2,000 14,652
LIQUOR & TOBACCO
Rothmans Pall Mall 10,000 82,319
MISCELLANEOUS
Malayan Utd Inds 28,000 22,718
MOTOR VEHICLES
Edaran Otomobil 17,000 127,890
MULTI-INDUSTRY
Sime Darby Berhad 52,200 138,780
PRODUCER GOODS
Leader Univ Holdings 41,333 94,423
RAILROAD & SHIPPING
Malaysian Int Ship (Alien Market) 22,000 57,623
REAL PROPERTY
Hong Leong Properties 7,000 7,279
TELEPHONE
Telekom Malaysia 41,000 319,744
TRAVEL & RECREATION
Landmarks Berhad 6,000 7,988
Magnum Corp Berhad 61,500 116,271
Resorts World Berhad 19,000 101,775
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2,180,927
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MEXICO -- 1.03%
BANKS
Gpo Financiero Banamex-Ac Series 'B' 13,700 22,831
Gpo Financiero Banamex-Ac Series 'L' 685 1,006
CONSTRUCTION
Cemex Sa Ser 'A' 29,937 98,692
FOOD & AGRICULTURE
Grupo Ind Bimbo Series 'A' 12,000 49,061
MEDIA
Fomento Economico Mexico Series 'B' 17,000 39,274
Grupo Televisa Ptg Certs Repr 1 A,L,D Shs 11,500 130,452
MISCELLANEOUS FINANCE
Grupo Financiero Bancomer Series 'B' 55,000 15,490
Grupo Financiero Bancomer Series 'L' 2,037 523
Grupo Carso Series 'A1' * 16,000 85,350
MULTI-INDUSTRY
Alfa Sa Series 'A' (Cpo) 3,500 44,791
NON-FERROUS METALS
Industrias Penoles 10,000 41,273
PAPER & FOREST PRODUCTS
Kimberly Clark Mexico 'A' 11,000 166,326
RETAIL
Cifra Sa De Cv 'B' * 147,000 154,542
TELEPHONE
Telefonos De Mexico Series 'L' (Ltd Voting) 162,000 258,620
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1,108,231
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NETHERLANDS -- 6.11%
AIR TRANSPORT
KLM 2,341 82,366
BANK
ABN Amro Holding 11,227 511,977
CHEMICALS
Akzo Nobel Nv 2,562 296,638
ELECTRONICS
Philips Electronic 11,082 400,974
FOOD & AGRICULTURE
Ahold (kon) Nv 4,389 179,340
Unilever Nv Cva 5,151 724,616
INSURANCE
ING Groep Nv Cva 8,743 584,689
INTERNATIONAL OIL
Royal Dutch Petroleum (Br) 16,546 2,314,186
LIQUOR & TOBACCO
Heineken Nv 1,734 307,968
MEDIA
Elsevier Nv 23,480 313,460
Wolters Kluwer Cva 2,079 196,877
PAPER & FOREST PRODUCTS
KNP BT (Kon) Nv 2,446 62,867
STEEL
Kon Hoogovens Nv Cva 1,568 52,528
TELEPHONE
Kon Ptt Nederland 15,198 552,744
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6,581,230
----------
NORWAY -- 3.41%
CHEMICALS
Dyno Industrier 4,900 114,786
DRUGS & MEDICINE
Hafslund Nycomed Series 'A' 10,010 262,218
Hafslund Nycomed Series 'B' 6,018 152,882
FOOD & AGRICULTURE
Orkla As 'A' 6,150 306,631
Orkla As 'B' 1,200 57,361
INSURANCE
Uni Storebrand As 'A' * 51,053 282,826
INTERNATIONAL OIL
Norsk Hydro As 35,100 1,477,812
Transocean * 14,721 255,142
PAPER & FOREST PRODUCTS
Norske Skogsindust 'A' 4,100 120,706
PRODUCER GOODS
Kvaerner As Series 'A' 5,750 203,867
Kvaerner As Series 'B' 3,900 130,867
RAILROAD & SHIPPING
Bergesen Dy As 'A' 7,100 141,599
Bergesen Dy As 'B' Non-Voting 2,400 47,105
Leif Hoegh & Co 4,600 68,441
Unitor As 4,000 55,081
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3,677,324
----------
SINGAPORE -- 3.35%
AIR TRANSPORT
Singapore Airlines (Alien Market) 48,000 447,943
BANK
Dev Bank Singapore (Alien Market) 35,250 438,611
Overseas Chinese Bank (Alien Market) 33,833 423,371
United Overseas Bank (Alien Market) 40,804 392,328
CONSUMER DURABLES
Jardine Matheson (Sing Quote) 2,041 13,981
LIQUOR & TOBACCO
Fraser & Neave 18,000 229,062
Straits Trading Co 36,000 84,498
MEDIA
Singapore Press Holdings (Alien Market) 16,000 282,792
MOTOR VEHICLES
Cycle & Carriage 30,000 299,053
MULTI-INDUSTRY
Straits Steamship 44,000 148,692
PRODUCER GOODS
Jurong Shipyard (Nl) 13,000 100,179
Keppel Corp 45,000 400,858
REAL PROPERTY
City Developments 37,600 273,799
Hong Kong Land Holdings (Sing Quote) 25,975 48,054
RETAIL
Dairy Farms Intl (Sing Quote) 21,831 20,084
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3,603,305
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SPAIN -- 2.31%
BANKS
Argentaria Corp Banc 3,909 161,108
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya (Reg'd) 5,568 200,568
Banco Central Hispan (Reg'd) 3,721 75,453
Banco Santander (Reg'd) 4,588 230,315
CONSTRUCTION
Fomento Const Y Contra 588 45,076
ENERGY & UTILITIES
Empresa Nac Electricid 6,839 387,285
Gas Natural Sdg Sa 1,341 208,916
Iberdrola Sa 19,807 181,227
Union Electrical Fenosa 12,958 77,973
INSURANCE
Corporation Mapfre (Reg'd) 947 53,003
INTERNATIONAL OIL
Repsol Sa 8,351 273,626
LIQUOR & TOBACCO
Tabacalera Sa Series 'A' (Reg'd) 1,599 60,630
NON-FERROUS METALS
Acerinox Sa (Reg'd) 401 40,557
PRODUCER GOODS
Zardoya-Otis 310 33,858
RAILROAD & SHIPPING
Autopistas Cesa 6,059 68,923
REAL PROPERTY
Vallehermoso Sa 2,815 52,325
TELEPHONE
Telefonica De Espana 24,037 332,867
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2,483,710
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SWITZERLAND -- 5.46%
BANKS
Cs Holding (Reg'd) 6,034 620,102
Schweiz Bangesellsch (Br) 566 614,870
Schweiz Bangesellsch (Reg'd) 252 57,380
Schweiz Bankverein (Reg'd) 700 143,267
CHEMICALS
Ciba-Geigy (Br) 120 105,332
Ciba-Geigy (Reg'd) 380 335,202
CONSTRUCTION
Holderbank Fn Glarus (Br) 135 103,833
Holderbank Fn Glarus Wts (Pur Br) * 55 50
CONSUMER DURABLES
Smh Ag Neuenburg (Reg'd) 475 62,334
Smh Ag Neuenburg (Br) 25 14,992
DRUGS & MEDICINE
Roche Holdings Genusscheine Npv 113 896,124
Roche Holdings (Br) 44 617,564
Sandoz (Reg'd) 835 766,314
ELECTRONICS
Bbc Brown Boveri (Br) 240 279,494
Sgs Holding (Br) 24 47,764
FOOD & AGRICULTURE
Merkur Hldg Ag (Reg'd) 80 17,590
Nestle Sa (Reg'd) 673 746,315
INSURANCE
Zurich Versicherun (Reg'd) 1,200 359,796
NON-FERROUS METALS
Alusuisse-Lonza Holdings (Reg'd) 108 85,788
PRODUCER GOODS
Sulzer Ag Ptg 13 6,947
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5,881,058
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UNITED KINGDOM -- 14.71%
AIR TRANSPORT
British Airways 44,575 322,505
BANKS
Abbey National 38,813 383,260
Barclays 34,087 391,104
Hsbc Holdings (UK Reg'd) 42,779 652,231
Hsbc Holdings (UK Reg'd) 24,871 388,464
LLoyds Bank 74,113 381,450
CHEMICALS
Boc Group 13,799 193,033
Imperial Chemical Industries 17,053 202,016
CONSTRUCTION
English China Clay 33,609 165,415
Rmc Group 19,470 299,571
Taylor Woodrow 91,386 166,716
DRUGS & MEDICINE
Glaxo Holdings 63,234 898,321
Smithkline Beecham/ Bec Unts (1bch 'B'
12.5P&1sbc Pfd) 22,566 245,953
Smithkline Beecham 'A' 24,860 274,043
Zeneca Group 17,984 347,908
ELECTRONICS
General Electric Co 59,140 325,964
ENERGY & UTILITIES
British Gas 123,228 485,962
National Power 34,132 238,205
Thames Water 26,744 233,358
FOOD & AGRICULTURE
Associated British Foods 33,128 189,793
Cadbury Schweppes 27,535 227,434
Kingfisher 11,117 93,551
Sainsbury (J) 32,305 197,116
Tesco 47,446 218,784
Unilever 14,698 301,910
INSURANCE
Prudential Corp 68,435 440,947
INTERNATIONAL OIL
British Petroleum 125,393 1,049,353
LIQUOR & TOBACCO
BAT Industries 67,568 595,342
Bass 24,550 274,056
Grand Metropolitan 47,103 339,333
Guinness 59,179 435,517
MEDIA
Reuters Holdings 39,031 357,537
MULTI-INDUSTRY
Hanson 107,145 320,230
Inchcape 11,605 44,865
PRODUCER GOODS
Btr * 78,087 398,873
Rolls Royce 54,712 160,548
Rtz Corp (Reg'd) 27,830 404,435
Smiths Industries 22,799 225,130
REAL PROPERTY
Mepc 15,356 94,175
RETAIL
Argos 17,988 166,452
Boots Co 16,552 150,594
Great Univ Stores 19,328 205,559
Marks & Spencer 53,864 376,332
Sears 50,391 81,367
STEEL
British Steel 37,990 95,995
TELEPHONE
British Telecom 130,594 717,771
Cable & Wireless 52,660 376,096
Vodafone Group 74,958 268,255
TRAVEL & RECREATION
Ladbroke Group 64,565 146,857
Thorn Emi 12,257 288,688
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15,838,374
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS 102,871,344
(COST $95,345,672) ------------
TOTAL INVESTMENTS $107,690,899
(COST $100,165,227) ============
<FN>
* Non Income producing security
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
December 31, 1995
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
At December 31, 1995, industry diversification of the Woodward
International Equity Fund investments was as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
% of
Sector Diversification Investments
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<S> <C>
Banks/Finance 22.51%
Materials and Services 14.89
Consumer Non-Durables 14.01
Utilities 8.39
International Oil 6.87
Drugs and Medicine 5.96
Capital Goods 5.74
Electronics 5.73
Consumer Durables 4.52
Temporary Cash Investment 4.48
Transportation 3.47
Miscellaneous 2.33
Technology 0.59
Energy 0.51
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Total Investments 100.00%
======
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(1) Organization and Commencement of Operations
The Woodward Funds (Woodward) was organized as a Massachusetts business
trust on April 21, 1987, and registered under the Investment Company Act of
1940, as amended, as an open-end investment company. As of December 31, 1995,
Woodward consisted of seventeen separate series. The Woodward International
Equity Fund (International Fund) commenced operations on December 3, 1994.
(2) Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed
in the preparation of the financial statements. The policies are in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles for investment companies.
Following generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date
of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Investments
The International Fund values investment securities at market value
which is determined by a pricing service based upon quoted market prices or
dealer quotes at the close of the respective foreign securities exchange.
Securities for which market prices or dealer quotes are not readily available
are valued by the investment advisor, NBD Bank, (NBD) in accordance with
procedures approved by the Board of Trustees.
Investment security purchases and sales are accounted for on the day
after trade date.
Woodward invests in securities subject to repurchase agreements. Such
transactions are entered into only with institutions included on the Federal
Reserve System's list of institutions with whom the Federal Reserve open
market desk will do business. NBD, acting under the supervision of the Board
of Trustees, has established the following additional policies and procedures
relating to Woodward's investments in securities subject to repurchase
agreements: 1) the value of the underlying collateral is required to equal or
exceed 102% of the funds advanced under the repurchase agreement including
accrued interest; 2) collateral is marked to market daily by NBD to assure its
value remains at least equal to 102% of the repurchase agreement amount; and
3) funds are not disbursed by Woodward or its agent unless collateral is
presented or acknowledged by the collateral custodian.
Investment Income
Interest income is recorded daily on the accrual basis. Dividends are
recorded on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of ex-dividend notification
in the case of certain foreign securities. Investment income is recorded net
of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts
The International Fund may enter into a forward foreign currency
contract which is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a currency
at a set price on a future date. The market value of the contract will
fluctuate with changes in currency exchange rates. The contract is
"marked-to-market" daily using the prevailing exchange rate and the change in
market value is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. When the contract is
closed, a realized gain or loss is recorded equal to the difference between
the value of the contract at the time it was entered into and the value at the
time it was closed.
The International Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts
with the objective of minimizing its risk from adverse changes in the
relationship between currencies or to enhance income. The International Fund
may also enter into a forward contract in relation to a security denominated
in a foreign currency when it anticipates receipt in a foreign currency of
dividend payments in order to "lock in" the U.S. dollar price of a security or
the U.S. dollar equivalent of such dividend payments.
These contracts involve market risk in excess of the amounts reflected
in the International Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The face or
contract amount in U.S. dollars, as reflected in Footnote 6, reflects the
total exposure the fund has in that particular currency contract. Losses may
arise due to changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the
counterparty does not perform under the contract.
Foreign Currency Translations
The accounting records of the International Fund are maintained in U.S.
dollars. Foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities are
"marked-to-market" daily using the prevailing exchange rate and the change in
value is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. Upon receipt or payment, a
realized gain or loss is recorded equal to the difference between the original
value and the settlement value of the asset or liability. Purchases and sales
of securities, income, and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars at
prevailing exchange rate on the respective date of the transaction.
Net realized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions represent
gains and losses from sales and maturities of forward foreign currency
contracts, disposition of foreign currencies and currency gains and losses
realized between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and
between the ex, pay and settlement dates on dividend income. Exchange rate
fluctuations on investments are not segregated in the statement of operations
from changes arising in market price movements. The effects of changes in
foreign currency exchange rates on investments in securities are included
within the net realized gain or loss on securities sold and net unrealized
appreciation or depreciation on investment securities held.
Federal Income Taxes
It is Woodward's policy to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M
of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, applicable to regulated investment
companies and to distribute net investment income and realized gains to its
shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required in the
accompanying financial statements.
Net investment income and net realized gains (losses) may differ for
financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments for
foreign currency transactions, wash sales and post October 31 capital losses.
Also, due to the timing of dividend distributions, the fiscal year in which
amounts are distributed may differ from the year that the net investment
income or realized gains (losses) were recorded by the Fund. Certain
book-to-tax timing differences for the Fund are reflected as excess
distributions in the Statement of Changes in Net Assets. These distributions
do not constitute a tax return of capital.
Shareholder Dividends
Dividends from net investment income are declared and paid annually. Net
realized capital gains are distributed annually. Distributions from net
investment income and net realized gains are made during each year to avoid
the 4% excise tax imposed on regulated investment companies by the Internal
Revenue Code.
Deferred Organization Costs
Organization costs are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the
five year period beginning with the commencement of operations of the Fund.
Expenses
Expenses are charged daily as a percentage of the Fund's assets.
Woodward monitors the rate at which expenses are charged to ensure that a
proper amount of expense is charged to income each year. This percentage is
subject to revision if there is a change in the estimate of the future net
assets of the International Fund or change in expectations as to the level of
actual expenses.
Concentration of Risk
Investing in securities of foreign issuers and currency transactions may
involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with
investing in U.S. companies and U.S. government securities. These risks
include revaluation of currencies, adverse fluctuations in foreign currency
values and possible adverse political, social and economic developments,
including those particular to a specific industry, country or region, which
could cause the securities and their markets to be less liquid and price more
volatile than those of comparable U.S. companies and U.S. government
securities.
(3) Transactions with Affiliates
First of Michigan Corporation (FoM) and Essex National Securities, Inc.
(Essex) act as sponsors and co-distributors of Woodward's shares. Pursuant to
their Distribution Agreement with Woodward, FoM is entitled to receive
a fee at the annual rate of .005% of the International Fund's average net
assets and Essex is entitled to receive a fee at the annual rate of .10% of
the aggregate average net assets of Woodward's investment portfolios,
attributable to investments by clients of Essex.
NBD is the investment advisor pursuant to the Advisory Agreement. For
its advisory services to Woodward, NBD is entitled to a fee, computed daily
and payable monthly. Under the Advisory Agreement, NBD also provides Woodward
with certain administrative services, such as maintaining Woodward's general
ledger and assisting in the preparation of various regulatory reports. NBD
receives no additional compensation for such services.
A reorganization of Woodward and The Prairie Funds is being considered
by the Board of Trustees of both funds. In connection with the proposed
reorganization, the Board of Trustees of Woodward and the Board of Trustees of
Prairie must approve certain reorganization agreements. The transaction is
intended to be effected as a tax-free reorganization under the Internal
Revenue Code, so that none of the Fund's shareholders will recognize taxable
gains or losses as a result of the reorganization. A proxy
statement/prospectus describing the reorganization and the reasons therefore
will be sent to shareholders.
NBD, FoM, and Essex have agreed that they may waive their fees in whole
or in part; and, if in part, may specify the particular fund to which such
waiver relates as may be required to satisfy any expense limitation imposed by
state securities laws or other applicable laws. At present, no restrictive
expense limitation is imposed on Woodward. Restrictive limitations could be
imposed as a result of changes in current state laws and regulations in those
states where Woodward has qualified its shares, or by a decision of the
Trustees to qualify the shares in other states having restrictive expense
limitations. For the year ended December 31, 1995, NBD reimbursed the
International Fund for certain expenses in the amount of $51,707.
NBD is also compensated for its services as Woodward's Custodian,
Transfer Agent and Dividend Disbursing Agent, and is reimbursed for certain
out of pocket expenses incurred on behalf of Woodward.
On March 10, 1994, Woodward adopted the Woodward Funds Deferred
Compensation Plan (the "Plan"), an unfunded, nonqualified deferred
compensation plan. The Plan allows an individual trustee to elect to defer
receipt of all or a percentage of fees which otherwise would be payable for
services performed.
See Note 5 for a summary of fee rates and expenses pursuant to these
agreements.
<PAGE>
(4) Investment Securities Transactions
Information with respect to investment securities and security
transactions based on the aggregate cost of investments for federal income tax
purposes, excluding short-term securities, is as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Gross Unrealized Gains $ 10,121,293
Gross Unrealized Losses (2,595,621)
------------
$ 7,525,672
============
Federal Income Tax Cost $100,165,227
Purchases $ 65,664,939
Sales, at value $ 1,353,172
</TABLE>
(5) Expenses
Following is a summary of total expense rates charged, advisory fee
rates payable to NBD, and amounts paid to NBD, FoM, and Essex pursuant to the
agreements described in Note 3 for the year ended December 31, 1995. The rates
shown are stated as a percentage of the Fund's average net assets.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Effective Date
- --------------
<S> <C>
Expense Rates:
January 1 1.15%
November 9 1.17%
NBD Advisory Fee:
January 1 0.75%
Amounts Paid:
Advisory Fee to NBD $529,312
Distribution Fees to FoM & Essex $ 4,063
Other
Fees & Out of Pocket Expenses to NBD $140,786
Expense reimbursements by NBD $(51,707)
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
(6) Forward Foreign Currency Contracts
As of December 31, 1995, the Fund had entered into two forward foreign
currency exchange contracts that obligate the Fund to deliver currencies at
specified future dates.
Outstanding contracts as of December 31, 1995 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
U.S. Dollar U.S. Dollar
Currency To Value As Of Currency To Value as of Unrealized
Settlement Date Be Delivered Dec. 31, 1995 Be Received Dec. 31, 1995 Gain (Loss)
- --------------- ------------ ------------- ----------- ------------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Jan. 2, 1996 770,501 $770,501 3,344,361 $770,234 $(267)
U.S. Dollars Finnish Marks
Jan. 3, 1996 5,349 (8,305) 8,253 (8,253) 52
G.B. Pounds U.S. Dollars
-------- -------- -----
$762,196 $761,981 $(215)
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</TABLE>
<PAGE>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The Financial Highlights present a per share analysis of how the International
Equity Fund's net asset values have changed during the periods presented.
Additional quantitative measures expressed in ratio form analyze important
relationships between certain items presented in the financial statements.
These Financial Highlights have been derived from the financial statements of
the International Equity Fund and other information for the periods presented.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended Period ended
Dec. 31, 1995 Dec. 31, 1994
------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 10.01 $ 10.00
Income from investment operations:
Net investment income 0.10 0.01
Net realized and unrealized gains on investments 1.05 --
------------ -----------
Total from investment operations 1.15 0.01
------------ -----------
Less distributions:
From net investment income (0.11) --
In excess of realized gains (0.00) --
------------ -----------
Total distributions (0.11) --
------------ -----------
Net asset value, end of period $ 11.05 $ 10.01
============ ===========
Total Return (b) 11.47% 1.26%(a)
Ratios/Supplemental Data
Net assets, end of period $107,288,301 $36,545,470
Ratio of expenses to average net assets 1.16% 1.15%(a)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets 1.43% 1.18%(a)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without
reimbursed expenses 1.24% 1.92%(a)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets
without reimbursed expenses 1.35% 0.41%(a)
Portfolio turnover rate 2.09% 0.30%
Average commission rate $ 0.05
<FN>
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(a) Annualized for periods less than one year for comparability purposes.
Actual annual values may be less than or greater than those shown.
(b) Total returns as presented do not include any applicable sales load.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To the Trustees and Shareholders of
The Woodward International Equity Fund:
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities,
including the portfolio of investments, of The Woodward International Equity
Fund as of December 31, 1995, and the related statement of operations for the
year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets and the financial
highlights for each of the periods from inception (as indicated in Note 1)
through December 31, 1995. These financial statements and financial highlights
are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights
based on our audits.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and
financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. Our procedures included physical counts and
confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 1995, by inspection and
correspondence with custodians, banks and brokers. 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 The Woodward International Equity Fund as of December 31, 1995,
the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net
assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods from inception (as
indicated in Note 1) through December 31, 1995 in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Detroit, Michigan,
February 19, 1996.
<PAGE>
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Investment Adviser:
NBD Bank
Detroit, Michigan 48226
Sponsors and Co-Distributors:
First of Michigan Corporation
Detroit, Michigan 48243
Essex National Securities, Inc.
Napa, California 94558
Custodian and Transfer Agent:
NBD Bank
Troy, Michigan 48007-7058
Legal Counsel:
Drinker Biddle & Reath
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107-3496 [ WOODWARD FUNDS LOGO ]
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