STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
April 15, 1996
for
CLASS I AND CLASS A SHARES OF THE:
WOODWARD MONEY MARKET FUND
WOODWARD GOVERNMENT FUND
WOODWARD TREASURY MONEY MARKET FUND
WOODWARD TAX-EXEMPT MONEY MARKET FUND
WOODWARD MICHIGAN TAX-EXEMPT MONEY MARKET FUND
of
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
c/o NBD Bank
Transfer Agent
P.O. Box 7058
Troy, Michigan 48007-7058
(800) 688-3350
This Statement of Additional Information (the "Additional
Statement") is meant to be read in conjunction with The Woodward Funds'
Prospectuses dated April 15, 1996 pertaining to all classes of shares of the
Woodward Money Market Fund (the "Money Market Portfolio"), Woodward Government
Fund (the "Government Portfolio"), Woodward Treasury Money Market Fund (the
"Treasury Portfolio"), Woodward Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund (the "Tax-Exempt
Portfolio") and Woodward Michigan Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund (the "Michigan
Portfolio") (each, a "Portfolio" and collectively, the "Portfolios"), and is
incorporated by reference in its entirety into the Prospectuses. Because this
Additional Statement is not itself a prospectus, no investment in shares of
the Portfolios should be made solely upon the information contained herein.
Copies of the Portfolios' Prospectuses may be obtained from any office of the
Co-Distributors by writing or calling the Co-Distributors or the Trust.
Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the same meanings as in the
Prospectuses.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Investment Objectives, Policies and Risk Factors............... 1
Net Asset Value................................................ 9
Additional Purchase and Redemption Information................. 11
Description of Shares.......................................... 11
Additional Information Concerning Taxes........................ 14
Management..................................................... 18
Independent Public Accountants................................. 24
Counsel........................................................ 24
Additional Information on Performance.......................... 24
Appendix A..................................................... A-1
Report of Independent Public Accountants
and Financial Statements..................................... FS-1
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INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES, POLICIES AND RISK FACTORS
The following policies supplement the Portfolios' respective
investment objectives and policies as set forth in their Prospectuses.
Additional Information on Portfolio Instruments
Attached to this Additional Statement is Appendix A which
contains descriptions of the rating symbols used by Rating Agencies for
securities in which the Portfolios may invest.
Portfolio Transactions
Subject to the general supervision of the Trust's Board of
Trustees, the Adviser is responsible for, makes decisions with respect to, and
places orders for all purchases and sales of portfolio securities for each
Portfolio.
The annualized portfolio turnover rate for each Portfolio is
calculated by dividing the lesser of purchases or sales of portfolio
securities for the reporting period by the monthly average value of the
portfolio securities owned during the reporting period. The calculation
excludes all securities, including options, whose maturities or expiration
dates at the time of acquisition are one year or less.
Purchases of money market instruments by the Portfolios are
made from dealers, underwriters and issuers. The Portfolios currently do not
expect to incur any brokerage commission expense on such transactions because
money market instruments are generally traded on a "net" basis acting as
principal for their own accounts without a stated commission. The price of the
security, however, usually includes a profit to the dealer. Securities
purchased in underwritten offerings include a fixed amount of compensation to
the underwriter, generally referred to as the underwriter's concession or
discount. When securities are purchased directly from or sold directly to an
issuer, no commissions or discounts are paid.
For the fiscal years ended December 31, 1995, 1994, and 1993,
the Portfolios incurred no brokerage commissions.
The Portfolios may participate, if and when practicable, in
bidding for the purchase of portfolio securities directly from an issuer in
order to take advantage of the lower purchase price available to members of a
bidding group. A Portfolio will engage in this practice, however, only when
the Adviser, in its sole discretion, believes such practice to be otherwise in
the Portfolio's interests.
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The Advisory Agreement for the Portfolios provides that, in
executing portfolio transactions and selecting brokers or dealers, the Adviser
will seek to obtain the best overall terms available for each Portfolio. In
assessing the best overall terms available for any transaction, the Adviser
shall consider factors it deems relevant, including the breadth of the market
in the security, the price of the security, the financial condition and
execution capability of the broker or dealer, and the reasonableness of the
commission, if any, both for the specific transaction and on a continuing
basis. In addition, the Agreement authorizes the Adviser to cause a Portfolio
to pay a broker-dealer which furnishes brokerage and research services a
higher commission than that which might be charged by another broker-dealer
for effecting the same transaction, provided that the Adviser determines in
good faith that such commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the
brokerage and research services provided by such broker-dealer, viewed in
terms of either the particular transaction or the overall responsibilities of
the Adviser to the Portfolios. Such brokerage and research services might
consist of reports and statistics relating to specific companies or
industries, general summaries of groups of stocks or bonds and their
comparative earnings and yields, or broad overviews of the stock, bond and
government securities markets and the economy.
Supplementary research information so received is in addition
to, and not in lieu of, services required to be performed by the Adviser and
does not reduce the advisory fees payable by the Portfolios. The Trustees will
periodically review any commissions paid by the Portfolios to consider whether
the commissions paid over representative periods of time appear to be
reasonable in relation to the benefits inuring to the Portfolios. It is
possible that certain of the supplementary research or other services received
will primarily benefit one or more other investment companies or other
accounts for which investment discretion is exercised by the Adviser.
Conversely, a Portfolio may be the primary beneficiary of the research or
services received as a result of portfolio transactions effected for such
other account or investment company.
The Trust will not execute portfolio transactions through,
acquire portfolio securities issued by, make savings deposits in or enter into
repurchase or reverse repurchase agreements with the Adviser, the
Co-Distributors or an affiliated person of any of them (as such term is
defined in the 1940 Act) acting as principal, except to the extent permitted
by the SEC or its staff. In addition, a Portfolio will not purchase securities
during the existence of any underwriting or selling group relating thereto of
which a Co-Distributor or the Adviser, or an affiliated person of either of
them, is a member, except to the extent permitted by the SEC or its staff.
Under certain circumstances, the Portfolios may be at a disadvantage because
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these limitations in comparison with other investment companies which have
similar investment objectives but are not subject to such limitations.
Investment decisions for each Portfolio are made independently
from those for the other Portfolios and for any other investment companies and
accounts advised or managed by the Adviser. Such other investment companies
and accounts may also invest in the same securities as the Portfolios. To the
extent permitted by law, the Adviser may aggregate the securities to be sold
or purchased for the Portfolios with those to be sold or purchased for other
investment companies or accounts in executing transactions. When a purchase or
sale of the same security is made at substantially the same time on behalf of
one or more of the Portfolios and another investment company or account, the
transaction will be averaged as to price and available investments allocated
as to amount, in a manner which the Adviser believes to be equitable to each
Portfolio and such other investment company or account. In some instances,
this investment procedure may adversely affect the price paid or received by a
Portfolio or the size of the position obtained or sold by the Portfolio.
Eligible Securities
Each Portfolio may purchase "eligible securities" that present
minimal credit risks as determined by the Adviser pursuant to guidelines
established by the Trust's Board of Trustees. Eligible securities generally
include: (1) securities that are rated by two or more Rating Agencies (or the
only Rating Agency which has issued a rating) in one of the two highest rating
categories for short term debt securities; (2) securities that have no short
term rating, if the issuer has other outstanding short term obligations that
are comparable in priority and security as determined by the Adviser
("Comparable Obligations") and that have been rated in accordance with (1)
above; (3) securities that have no short term rating, but are determined to be
of comparable quality to a security satisfying (1) or (2) above, and the
issuer does not have Comparable Obligations rated by a Rating Agency; and (4)
obligations that carry a demand feature that complies with (1), (2) or (3)
above, and are unconditional (i.e., readily exercisable in the event of
default) or, if conditional, either they or the long term obligations of the
issuer of the demand obligation are (a) rated by two or more Rating Agencies
(or the only Rating Agency which has issued a rating) in one of the two
highest categories for long term debt obligations, or (b) determined by the
Adviser to be of comparable quality to securities which are so rated. The
Board of Trustees will approve or ratify any purchases by each Portfolio of
securities that are rated by only one Rating Agency or that qualify under (3)
above.
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Government Obligations
As stated in the Prospectuses, pursuant to their
respective investment objectives, the Portfolios may invest in
U.S. Government Obligations.
Bank Obligations
In accordance with their respective investment objectives, the
Portfolios may purchase bank obligations, which include bankers' acceptances,
negotiable certificates of deposit and non-negotiable time deposits, including
U.S. dollar-denominated instruments issued or supported by the credit of U.S.
or foreign banks or savings institutions. Although the Portfolios invest in
obligations of foreign banks or foreign branches of U.S. banks only where the
Adviser deems the instrument to present minimal credit risks, such investments
may nevertheless entail risks that are different from those of investments in
domestic obligations of U.S. banks due to differences in political, regulatory
and economic systems and conditions. All investments in bank obligations are
limited to the obligations of financial institutions having more than $1.0
billion in total assets at the time of purchase.
Commercial Paper
Commercial paper, including variable and floating rate notes
and other short term corporate obligations, must be rated in one of the two
highest categories by at least two Rating Agencies, or if not rated, must have
been independently determined by the Adviser to be of comparable quality.
Variable and Floating Rate Instruments
With respect to variable and floating rate obligations that may
be acquired by the Portfolios, the Adviser will consider the earning power,
cash flows and other liquidity ratios of the issuers and guarantors of such
notes and will continuously monitor their financial status to meet payment on
demand. The absence of an active secondary market with respect to particular
variable and floating rate instruments could make it difficult for a Portfolio
to dispose of instruments if the issuer defaulted on its payment obligation or
during periods that the Portfolio is not entitled to exercise its demand
rights, and the Portfolio could, for these or other reasons, suffer a loss
with respect to such instruments.
Other Investment Companies
Subject to 1940 Act limitations and pursuant to applicable SEC
requirements, each Portfolio may invest from time to time in securities issued
by other investment companies which
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invest in high quality, short term debt securities. Each Portfolio intends to
limit its investments so that, as determined immediately after a securities
purchase is made: (a) not more than 5% of the value of the Portfolio's total
assets will be invested in the securities of any one investment company; (b)
not more than 10% of the value of the Portfolio's total assets will be
invested in the aggregate in securities of investment companies as a group;
and (c) not more than 3% of the outstanding voting stock of any one investment
company will be owned by the Portfolio or the Trust as a whole.
Lending Securities
When a Portfolio lends its securities, it continues to receive
interest or dividends on the securities loaned and may simultaneously earn
interest on the investment of the cash collateral. Although voting rights, or
rights to consent, attendant to securities on loan pass to the borrower, such
loans will be called so that the securities may be voted by a Portfolio if a
material event affecting the investment is to occur.
Repurchase Agreements and Reverse Repurchase Agreements
The repurchase price under the repurchase agreements described
in the Prospectuses generally equals the price paid by a Portfolio plus
interest negotiated on the basis of current short term rates (which may be
more or less than the rate on the securities underlying the repurchase
agreement). Securities subject to repurchase agreements are held by the
Trust's Custodian, in the Federal Reserve/Treasury book-entry system or by
another authorized securities depository. Repurchase agreements are considered
to be loans under the 1940 Act.
Reverse repurchase agreements are considered to be borrowings
by the Portfolios under the 1940 Act. At the time a Portfolio enters into a
reverse repurchase agreement, it will place in a segregated custodial account
liquid assets such as U.S. Government securities or other liquid high-grade
debt securities having a value equal to or greater than the repurchase price
(including accrued interest) and will subsequently monitor the account to
ensure that such value is maintained. Reverse repurchase agreements involve
the risk that the market value of the securities sold by the Portfolio may
decline below the price of the securities it is obligated to repurchase.
When-Issued Purchases and Forward Commitments
A Portfolio will purchase securities on a when-issued basis or
purchase or sell securities on a forward commitment basis only with the
intention of completing the transaction and actually purchasing or selling the
securities. If deemed advisable as a matter of investment strategy, however, a
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Portfolio may dispose of or renegotiate a commitment after it is entered into,
and may sell securities it has committed to purchase before those securities
are delivered to the Portfolio on the settlement date. In these cases the
Portfolio may realize a capital gain or loss.
When a Portfolio engages in when-issued and forward commitment
transactions, it relies on the other party to consummate the trade. Failure of
such party to do so may result in the Portfolio's incurring a loss or missing
an opportunity to obtain a price considered to be advantageous.
Municipal Securities
As stated in their Prospectuses, the Michigan and Tax- Exempt
Portfolios may invest in Municipal Securities including general obligation
securities, revenue securities, notes, and moral obligation bonds, which are
normally issued by special purpose authorities. There are, of course,
variations in the quality of Municipal Securities, both within a particular
classification and between classifications, and the yields on Municipal
Securities depend in part on a variety of factors, including general market
conditions, the financial condition of the issuer, general conditions of the
municipal bond market, the size of a particular offering, the maturity of the
obligation and the rating of the issue. The ratings of Municipal Securities by
Rating Agencies represent their opinions as to the quality of Municipal
Securities. It should be emphasized, however, that ratings are general and are
not absolute standards of quality, and Municipal Securities with the same
maturity, interest rate and rating may have different yields while Municipal
Securities with the same maturity and interest rate with different ratings may
have the same yield. Subsequent to its purchase by a Portfolio, a Municipal
Security may cease to be rated or its rating may be reduced below the minimum
rating required for purchase by the Portfolio. The Adviser will consider such
an event in determining whether the Portfolio should continue to hold the
obligation.
The payment of principal and interest on most Municipal
Securities purchased by the Portfolios will depend upon the ability of the
issuers to meet their obligations. The District of Columbia, each state, each
possession and territory of the United States, each of their political
subdivisions, agencies, instrumentalities and authorities and each state
agency of which a state is a member is a separate "issuer" as that term is
used in this Additional Statement and in the Prospectuses. The
non-governmental user of facilities financed by a private activity bond is
also considered to be an "issuer". An issuer's obligations under its Municipal
Securities are subject to the provisions of bankruptcy, insolvency, and other
laws affecting the rights or remedies of creditors, such as the Federal
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Bankruptcy Code, and laws, if any, which may be enacted by Federal or state
legislatures extending the time for payment of principal or interest, or both,
or imposing other constraints upon enforcement of such obligations or upon the
ability of municipalities to levy taxes. The power or ability of an issuer to
meet its obligations for the payment of interest or principal of its Municipal
Securities may be materially adversely affected by litigation or other
conditions.
Certain of the Municipal Securities held by the Portfolios may
be insured at the time of issuance as to the timely payment of principal and
interest. The insurance policies will usually be obtained by the issuer of the
Municipal Securities at the time of original issuance. In the event that the
issuer defaults with respect to interest or principal payments, the insurer
will be notified and will be required to make payment to the bondholders.
There is, however, no guarantee that the insurer will meet its obligations. In
addition, such insurance will not protect against market fluctuations caused
by changes in interest rates and other factors.
From time to time proposals have been introduced before
Congress for the purpose of restricting or eliminating the federal income tax
exemption for interest on Municipal Securities. For example, pursuant to
federal tax legislation passed in 1986 interest on certain private activity
bonds must be included in an investor's federal alternative minimum taxable
income, and corporate investors must include all tax-exempt interest in their
federal alternative minimum taxable income. The Trust cannot predict what
legislation, if any, may be proposed in Congress in the future as regards the
federal income tax status of interest on Municipal Securities in general, or
which proposals, if any, might be enacted. Such proposals, if enacted, might
materially adversely affect the availability of Municipal Securities for
investments by the Tax-Exempt and Michigan Portfolios and their liquidity and
value. In such event the Board of Trustees would reevaluate the Portfolios'
investment objectives and policies and consider changes in their structure or
possible dissolution.
Stand-By Commitments
The Tax-Exempt and Michigan Portfolios may acquire "stand-by
commitments" with respect to Municipal Securities they hold. Under a stand-by
commitment, a dealer agrees to purchase at the Portfolio's option specified
Municipal Securities at a specified price. Stand-by commitments may be
exercisable by the Portfolios at any time before the maturity of the
underlying Municipal Securities and may be sold, transferred or assigned only
with the instruments involved.
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The Portfolios expect that stand-by commitments will generally
be available without the payment of any direct or indirect consideration.
However, if necessary or advisable, the Portfolios may pay for a stand-by
commitment either separately in cash or by paying a higher price for Municipal
Securities which are acquired subject to the commitment (thus reducing the
yield to maturity otherwise available for the same securities). Neither the
Tax-Exempt Portfolio nor the Michigan Portfolio will acquire a stand-by
commitment unless immediately after the acquisition, with respect to 75% of
its assets not more than 5% of its total assets will be invested in
instruments subject to a demand feature, including stand-by commitments, with
the same institution.
The Portfolios intend to enter into stand-by commitments only
with dealers, banks and broker-dealers which, in the Adviser's opinion,
present minimal credit risks. The Portfolios' reliance upon the credit of
these dealers, banks and broker-dealers will be secured by the value of the
underlying Municipal Securities that are subject to the commitment. Thus, the
risk of loss to the Portfolios in connection with a "stand-by commitment" will
not be qualitatively different from the risk of loss faced by a person that is
holding securities pending settlement after having agreed to sell the
securities in the ordinary course of business.
The Portfolios will acquire stand-by commitments solely to
facilitate portfolio liquidity and do not intend to exercise their rights
thereunder for trading purposes. The acquisition of a stand-by commitment will
not affect the valuation or assumed maturity of the underlying Municipal
Securities which will continue to be valued in accordance with the amortized
cost method. The actual stand-by commitment will be valued at zero in
determining net asset value. Where a Portfolio pays directly or indirectly for
a stand-by commitment, its cost will be reflected as an unrealized loss for
the period during which the commitment is held by the Portfolio and will be
reflected in realized gain or loss when the commitment is exercised or
expires.
Additional Investment Limitations
In addition to the investment limitations disclosed in the
Prospectuses, the Portfolios are subject to the following investment
limitations which may not be changed without approval of the holders of the
majority of the outstanding shares of the affected Portfolio (as defined under
"Description of Shares" below).
None of the Portfolios may:
1. Purchase or sell real estate, although they may
invest in securities which are secured by real estate and of
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issuers which invest or deal in real estate; purchase or sell securities
issued by real estate investment trusts; purchase or sell commodities,
commodity contracts or oil and gas interests; acquire securities of other
investment companies, except in connection with a merger, consolidation,
reorganization, or acquisition of assets, or where otherwise permitted by the
1940 Act; or invest in companies for the purpose of exercising control or
management.
2. Act as an underwriter of securities (except insofar as it
might be deemed to be an underwriter within the meaning of the Securities Act
of 1933 upon the acquisition or disposition of portfolio securities), purchase
securities on margin, make short sales with securities or maintain a short
position in any security.
3. Issue senior securities as defined in the 1940 Act except to
the extent that such issuance might be involved with respect to borrowings
pursuant to reverse repurchase transactions or as set forth in Investment
Limitation No. 2 in the Prospectuses.
In order to permit the sale of a Portfolio's shares in certain
states, the Trust may make commitments with respect to a Portfolio more
restrictive than the investment policies and limitations described above and
in its Prospectuses. As of the date of this Additional Statement, the Trust
has made commitments that the Money Market, Government and Tax-Exempt
Portfolios will not invest in oil, gas or other mineral leases, or in real
estate limited partnership interests that are not readily marketable. Should
the Trust determine that any such commitment is no longer in the best
interests of a particular Portfolio, it will revoke the commitment by
terminating sales of the Portfolio's shares in the state involved and, in the
case of investors in Texas, give notice of such action.
NET ASSET VALUE
Each of the Portfolios intends to value its portfolio
securities based upon their amortized cost in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under
the 1940 Act. Where it is not appropriate to value a security by the amortized
cost method, the security will be valued either by market quotations, or by
fair value as determined by the Board of Trustees. While this method provides
certainty in valuation, it may result in periods during which value, as
determined by amortized cost, is higher or lower than the price the Portfolio
would receive if it sold the securities. The value of portfolio securities
held by the Portfolios will vary inversely to changes in prevailing interest
rates. Thus, if interest rates have increased from the time a security was
purchased, such security, if sold, might be sold at a price less
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than its cost. Similarly, if interest rates have declined from the time a
security was purchased, such security, if sold, might be sold at a price
greater than its purchase cost. In either instance, if the security is held to
maturity, no gain or loss will be realized.
Pursuant to Rule 2a-7, each Portfolio is required to maintain a
dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of 90 days or less, to purchase
securities having remaining maturities of 13 months or less only, and to
invest only in securities determined by the Board of Trustees to be of high
quality with minimal credit risks. The Board of Trustees has established
procedures designed to stabilize, to the extent reasonably possible, each
Portfolio's price per share as computed for the purpose of sales and
redemptions at $1.00. These procedures include review of the investment
holdings by the Board of Trustees, at such intervals as it may deem
appropriate, to determine whether a Portfolio's net asset value calculated by
using available market quotations deviates from $1.00 per share based on
amortized cost. The extent of any deviation will be examined by the Board of
Trustees. If the deviation exceeds 1/2 of 1%, the Board of Trustees will
promptly consider what action, if any, will be initiated. In the event the
Board of Trustees determines that a deviation exists which may result in
material dilution or other unfair results to investors or existing
shareholders, it has agreed to take such corrective actions as it deems
necessary and appropriate to eliminate or reduce, to the extent reasonably
practicable, any such dilution or unfair results. These actions may include
selling portfolio securities prior to maturity to realize capital gains or
losses or to shorten a Portfolio's average maturity, withholding or reducing
dividends, redeeming shares in kind, splitting, combining or otherwise
recapitalizing outstanding shares or establishing a net asset value per share
by using available market quotations.
The Portfolios calculate their dividends based on daily net
investment income. Daily net investment income consists of (1) accrued
interest and other income plus or minus amortized purchase discount or
premium, (2) plus or minus all realized gains and losses on portfolio
securities and (3) minus accrued expenses allocated to that Portfolio.
Expenses of each Portfolio are accrued daily. As each Portfolio's portfolio
securities are normally valued at amortized cost, unrealized gains or losses
on such securities based on their market values will not normally be
recognized. However, should the net asset value deviate significantly from
market value, the Trustees could decide to value the securities at market
value and then unrealized gains and losses would be included in net investment
income.
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ADDITIONAL PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION INFORMATION
Shares of the Portfolios are offered and sold on a continuous
basis by the Trust's sponsors and Co-Distributors, FoM and Essex, acting as
agent. As described in their Prospectuses, Class I shares of the Portfolios
are sold primarily to NBD and its affiliated and correspondent banks acting on
behalf of their respective customers. Class A shares of the Portfolios are
sold to the public ("Investors") primarily through financial institutions such
as banks, brokers and dealers.
Under the 1940 Act, the Trust may suspend the right of
redemption or postpone the date of payment for shares during any period when
(a) trading on the New York Stock Exchange is restricted by applicable rules
and regulations of the SEC; (b) the Exchange is closed for other than
customary weekend and holiday closings; (c) the SEC has by order permitted
such suspension; or (d) an emergency exists as determined by the SEC. (The
Trust may also suspend or postpone the recordation of the transfer of shares
upon the occurrence of any of the foregoing conditions).
In addition to the situations described in the Prospectuses
under "Redemption of Shares," the Trust may redeem shares involuntarily to
reimburse the Portfolios for any loss sustained by reason of the failure of a
shareholder to make full payment for shares purchased by the shareholder or to
collect any charge relating to a transaction effected for the benefit of a
shareholder which is applicable to Portfolio shares as provided in the
Prospectuses from time to time.
The Trust normally redeems shares for cash. However, the
Trustees can determine that conditions exist making cash payments undesirable.
If they should so determine, redemption payments could be made in securities
valued at the value used in determining net asset value. There may be
brokerage and other costs incurred by the redeeming shareholder in selling
such securities. The Trust has elected to be covered by Rule 18f-1 under the
1940 Act, pursuant to which the Trust is obligated to redeem shares solely in
cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of net asset value during any 90-day
period for any one shareholder.
DESCRIPTION OF SHARES
The Trust is an unincorporated business trust organized under
Massachusetts law on April 21, 1987. The Trust's Declaration of Trust, which
was amended and restated as of May 1, 1992, authorizes the Board of Trustees
to divide shares into two or more series, each series relating to a separate
portfolio of investments, and divide the shares of any series into two or more
classes. The number of shares of each series and/or of a class
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within each series shall be unlimited. The Trust does not intend to issue
share certificates. Pursuant to such authority, the Board of Trustees has
authorized the issuance of an unlimited number of shares of beneficial
interest in the Trust representing interests in the Portfolios. The shares of
each Portfolio are offered in two separate classes: Class I and Class A.
In the event of a liquidation or dissolution of the Trust or an
individual Portfolio, shareholders of a particular Portfolio would be entitled
to receive the assets available for distribution belonging to such Portfolio.
If there are any assets, income, earnings, proceeds, funds or payments, which
are not readily identifiable as belonging to any particular Portfolio, the
Trustees shall allocate them among any one or more of the Portfolios as they,
in their sole discretion, deem fair and equitable.
Rule 18f-2 under the 1940 Act provides that any matter required
to be submitted to the holders of the outstanding voting securities of an
investment company such as the Trust shall not be deemed to have been
effectively acted upon unless approved by the holders of a majority of the
outstanding shares of each Portfolio affected by the matter. A Portfolio is
affected by a matter unless it is clear that the interests of each Portfolio
in the matter are substantially identical or that the matter does not affect
any interest of the Portfolio. Under the Rule, the approval of an investment
advisory agreement or any change in a fundamental investment policy would be
effectively acted upon with respect to a Portfolio only if approved by a
majority of the outstanding shares of such Portfolio. However, the Rule also
provides that the ratification of the appointment of independent accountants,
the approval of principal underwriting contracts and the election of Trustees
may be effectively acted upon by shareholders of the Trust voting together in
the aggregate without regard to particular Portfolios.
When used in the Prospectuses or in this Additional Statement,
a "majority" of shareholders means, with respect to the approval of an
investment advisory agreement, a distribution plan or a change in a
fundamental investment policy, the vote of the lesser of (1) 67% of the shares
of the Trust or the applicable Portfolio present at a meeting if the holders
of more than 50% of the outstanding shares are present in person or by proxy,
or (2) more than 50% of the outstanding shares of the Trust or the applicable
portfolio.
As of March 29, 1996, Trussal & Co., a nominee of NBD's Trust
Division, 900 Tower Drive, 10th Floor, Troy, Michigan 48098, held of record
58.32%, 58.10%, 79.85%, 77.83% and 31.52%, respectively, of the outstanding
shares of the Money Market Government, Treasury, Tax-Exempt and Michigan
Portfolios. As of the same date, First of Michigan Corporation, 100
Renaissance
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Center, 26th Floor, Detroit, Michigan 48243, held of record, but not
beneficially, 35.95% of the outstanding shares of the Michigan Portfolio. As
of the same date, Automated Cash Management Systems ("ACMS"), 900 Tower Drive,
10th Floor, Troy, Michigan 48098, held of record, but not beneficially,
16.54%, 7.86%, 14.92%, 11.96% and 6.42%, respectively, of the outstanding
shares of the Money Market, Government, Treasury, Tax-Exempt and Michigan
Portfolios. The Trustees and officers of the Trust, as a group, owned less
than 1% of the outstanding shares of each of these Portfolios. Furthermore, as
of March 29, 1996, with respect to the Government, Treasury, Tax-Exempt and
Michigan Portfolios, the following persons may have beneficially owned 5% or
more of the outstanding shares of such Portfolios:
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<CAPTION>
Percent of
Outstanding
Number of Shares Shares
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<S> <C> <C>
Treasury Portfolio
Confederation Life-General 459,780,801 38.41%
260 Interstate North
Atlanta, GA 30339
Tax-Exempt Portfolio
Mrs. John E. Giles 30,564,579 5.05%
28 Doublet Hill Road
Weston, Massachusetts 02193
Michigan Portfolio
MI School Asbestos Trust 8,517,848 6.09%
Humphrey, Farmington, McClain PC
c/o Scott Manuel
221 W. Lexington, Suite 400
P.O. Box 900
Independence, Missouri 64051
</TABLE>
To the Trust's knowledge, there were no persons who
beneficially owned 5% or more of the outstanding shares of the Money Market
and Government Portfolios as of March 29, 1996.
When issued for payment as described in the Portfolio's
Prospectuses and this Additional Statement, shares of the Portfolios will be
fully paid and non-assessable by the Trust.
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The Declaration of Trust provides that the Trustees, officers,
employees and agents of the Trust will not be liable to the Trust or to a
shareholder, nor will any such person be liable to any third party in
connection with the affairs of the Trust, except as such liability may arise
from his or its own bad faith, willful misfeasance, gross negligence, or
reckless disregard of duties. It also provides that all third parties shall
look solely to the Trust property for satisfaction of claims arising in
connection with the affairs of the Trust. With the exceptions stated, the
Declaration of Trust provides that a Trustee, officer, employee or agent is
entitled to be indemnified against all liability in connection with the
affairs of the Trust.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING TAXES
Taxes In General
The following summarizes certain additional tax considerations
generally affecting the Portfolios and their shareholders that are not
described in the Prospectuses. No attempt is made to present a detailed
explanation of the tax treatment of the Portfolios or their shareholders, and
the discussion here and in the Prospectuses is not intended as a substitute
for careful tax planning and is based on tax laws and regulations which are in
effect on the date hereof; such laws and regulations may be changed by
legislative or administrative action. Investors are advised to consult their
tax advisers with specific reference to their own tax situations.
Each Portfolio is treated as a separate corporate entity under
the Code and intends to qualify as a regulated investment company. In order to
so qualify, each Portfolio must satisfy, in addition to the distribution
requirement described in the Prospectuses, certain requirements with respect
to the source of its income for a taxable year. At least 90% of the gross
income of each Portfolio must be derived from dividends, interest, payments
with respect to securities loans, gains from the sale or other disposition of
stocks, securities or foreign currencies, and other income (including but not
limited to gains from options, futures, or forward contracts) derived with
respect to the Portfolio's business of investing in such stock, securities or
currencies. The Treasury Department may by regulation exclude from qualifying
income foreign currency gains which are not directly related to the
Portfolio's principal business of investing in stock or securities, or options
and futures with respect to stock or securities. Any income derived by a
Portfolio from a partnership or trust is treated as derived with respect to
the Portfolio's business of investing in stock, securities or currencies only
to the extent that such income is attributable to items of income which would
have been qualifying
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income if realized by the Portfolio in the same manner as by the
partnership or trust.
Another requirement for qualification as a regulated investment
company under the Code is that less than 30% of a Portfolio's gross income for
a taxable year must be derived from gains realized on the sale or other
disposition of the following investments held for less than three months: (1)
stock and securities (as defined in Section 2(a)(36) of the 1940 Act); (2)
options, futures and forward contracts other than those on foreign currencies;
and (3) foreign currencies (and options, futures and forward contracts on
foreign currencies) that are not directly related to a Portfolio's principal
business of investing in stock and securities (and options and futures with
respect to stocks and securities). Interest (including original issue discount
and accrued market discount) received by a Portfolio upon maturity or
disposition of a security held for less than three months will not be treated
as gross income derived from the sale or other disposition of such security
within the meaning of this requirement. However, any other income which is
attributable to realized market appreciation will be treated as gross income
from the sale or other disposition of securities for this purpose.
Each Portfolio will designate any distribution of long term
capital gains as a capital gain dividend in a written notice mailed to
shareholders within 60 days after the close of the Portfolio's taxable year.
Shareholders should note that, upon the sale or exchange of Portfolio shares,
if the shareholder has not held such shares for at least six months, any loss
on the sale or exchange of those shares will be treated as long term capital
loss to the extent of the capital gain dividends received with respect to the
shares.
Ordinary income of individuals is taxable at a maximum nominal
rate of 39.6%, however, because of limitations on itemized deductions
otherwise allowable and the phase-out of personal exemptions, the maximum
effective marginal rate of tax for some taxpayers may be higher. An
individual's long term capital gains are taxable at a maximum nominal rate of
28%. For corporations, long term capital gains and ordinary income are both
taxable at a maximum nominal rate of 35% (or at a maximum effective marginal
rate of 39% in the case of corporations having taxable income between $100,000
and $335,000).
A 4% nondeductible excise tax is imposed on regulated
investment companies that fail to currently distribute an amount equal to
specified percentages of their ordinary taxable income and capital gain net
income (excess of capital gains over capital losses). Each Portfolio intends
to make sufficient distributions or deemed distributions of its ordinary
taxable income and any
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capital gain net income prior to the end of each calendar year to avoid
liability for this excise tax.
If for any taxable year a Portfolio does not qualify for the
special federal income tax treatment afforded regulated investment companies,
all of its taxable income will be subject to federal income tax at regular
corporate rates (without any deduction for distributions to its shareholders).
In such event, dividend distributions (whether or not derived from interest on
Municipal Securities) would be taxable as ordinary income to shareholders to
the extent of the Portfolio's current and accumulated earnings and profits and
would be eligible for the dividends received deduction for corporations.
Each Portfolio may be required in certain cases to withhold and
remit to the U.S. Treasury 31% of taxable dividends or gross proceeds realized
upon sale paid to shareholders who have failed to provide a correct tax
identification number in the manner required, who are subject to withholding
by the Internal Revenue Service for failure properly to include on their
return payments of taxable interest or dividends, or who have failed to
certify to the Portfolio that they are not subject to backup withholding when
required to do so or that they are "exempt recipients."
Depending upon the extent of the Portfolios' activities in
states and localities in which their offices are maintained, in which their
agents or independent contractors are located or in which they are otherwise
deemed to be conducting business, the Portfolios may be subject to the tax
laws of such states or localities. In addition, in those states and localities
which have income tax laws, the treatment of the Portfolios and their
shareholders under such laws may differ from their treatment under federal
income tax laws.
Tax-Exempt and Michigan Portfolios
As described above and in the Prospectuses, the Tax- Exempt and
Michigan Portfolios are designed to provide investors with current tax-exempt
interest income. The Portfolios are not intended to constitute a balanced
investment program and are not designed for investors seeking capital
appreciation or maximum tax-exempt income irrespective of fluctuations in
principal. Shares of the Portfolios would not be suitable for tax-exempt
institutions and may not be suitable for retirement plans qualified under
Section 401 of the Code, H.R. 10 plans and IRAs since such plans and accounts
are generally tax-exempt and, therefore, would not only fail to gain any
additional benefit from the Portfolios' dividends being tax-exempt, but such
dividends would be ultimately taxable to the beneficiaries when distributed to
them. In addition, the Portfolios may not be appropriate investments for
entities which are "substantial
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users" of facilities financed by private activity bonds or "related persons"
thereof. "Substantial user" is defined under U.S. Treasury Regulations to
include a non-exempt person who regularly uses a part of such facilities in
his trade or business and whose gross revenues derived with respect to the
facilities financed by the issuance of bonds are more than 5% of the total
revenues derived by all users of such facilities, or who occupies more than 5%
of the usable area of such facilities or for whom such facilities or a part
thereof were specifically constructed, reconstructed or acquired. "Related
persons" include certain related natural persons, affiliated corporations, a
partnership and its partners and an S Corporation and its shareholders.
Each Portfolio's policy is to pay each year as federal
exempt-interest dividends substantially all of its Municipal Securities
interest income net of certain deductions. In order for a Portfolio to pay
exempt-interest dividends with respect to any taxable year, at the close of
each quarter of its taxable year at least 50% of the aggregate value of the
Portfolio's assets must consist of exempt-interest obligations. After the
close of its taxable year, each Portfolio will notify its shareholders of the
portion of the dividends paid by it which constitutes an exempt-interest
dividend with respect to such taxable year. However, the aggregate amount of
dividends so designated by a Portfolio cannot exceed the excess of the amount
of interest exempt from tax under Section 103 of the Code received by the
Portfolio during the taxable year over any amounts disallowed as deductions
under Sections 265 and 171(a)(2) of the Code. The percentage of total
dividends paid by a Portfolio with respect to any taxable year which qualify
as federal exempt-interest dividends will be the same for all shareholders
receiving dividends for such year.
A percentage of the interest on indebtedness incurred by a
shareholder to purchase or carry the Portfolios' shares, equal to the
percentage of the total non-capital gain dividends distributed during the
shareholder's taxable year that are exempt-interest dividends, is not
deductible for federal income tax purposes.
Michigan Taxes
As stated in the Tax-Exempt and Michigan Portfolios'
Prospectuses, dividends paid by a Portfolio that are derived from interest
attributable to tax-exempt Michigan Municipal Securities will be exempt from
Michigan income tax, Michigan intangibles tax and Michigan single business
tax. Conversely, to the extent that a Portfolio's dividends are derived from
interest on obligations other than Michigan Municipal Securities or certain
U.S. Government obligations (or are derived from short-term or long-term
gains), such dividends will be subject to Michigan income tax, Michigan
intangibles tax and Michigan single business tax,
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even though the dividends may be exempt for federal income tax
purposes.
In particular, gross interest income and dividends derived from
obligations or securities of the State of Michigan and its political
subdivisions, exempt from federal income tax, are exempt from Michigan income
tax under Act No. 281, Public Acts of Michigan, 1967, as amended ("Michigan
Income Tax Act"), from Michigan intangibles tax under Act No. 301, Public Acts
of Michigan, 1939, as amended ("Michigan Intangibles Tax Act") and from
Michigan single business tax under Act. No. 228, Public Acts of Michigan,
1975, as amended ("Michigan Single Business Tax Act"). The Michigan Income Tax
Act levies a flat rate income tax on individuals, estates and trusts. The
Michigan Intangibles Tax Act levies a tax on the ownership of intangible
personal property of individuals, estates, trusts and certain corporations.
The Single Business Tax Act levies a tax of 2.30% upon the "adjusted tax base"
of most individuals, financial institutions, partnerships, joint ventures,
corporations, estates and trusts engaged in "business activity" as defined in
the Act.
The transfer of Portfolio shares by a shareholder is subject to
Michigan taxes measured by gain on the sale, payment or other disposition
thereof. In addition, the transfer of Portfolio shares by a shareholder may be
subject to Michigan estate or inheritance tax under Act No. 188, Public Acts
of Michigan, 1899, as amended ("Michigan Estate Tax").
The foregoing is only a summary of some of the important
Michigan state tax considerations generally affecting the Tax-Exempt and
Michigan Portfolios and their shareholders. No attempt has been made to
present a detailed explanation of the Michigan state tax treatment of the
Portfolios or their shareholders, and this discussion is not intended as a
substitute for careful planning. Accordingly, potential investors in the
Portfolios should consult their tax advisers with respect to the application
of such taxes to the receipt of Portfolio dividends and as to their own
Michigan state tax situation, in general.
MANAGEMENT
Trustees and Officers of the Trust
The Trustees and executive officers of the Trust and their
principal occupations for the last five years are set forth in the
Prospectuses. Each Trustee has an address at The Woodward Funds, c/o NBD Bank,
611 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48226. Each Trustee also serves as a
trustee of The Woodward Variable Annuity Fund, a registered investment Company
advised by NBD Bank.
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Effective May 1, 1995, each Trustee receives from the Trust and
The Woodward Variable Annuity Fund a total annual fee of $17,000 and a fee of
$2,000 for each Board of Trustees meeting attended. The Chairman is entitled
to additional compensation of $4,250 per year for his services to the Trusts
in that capacity. These fees are allocated among the investment portfolios of
the Trust and The Woodward Variable Annuity Fund based on their relative net
assets. All Trustees are reimbursed for out of pocket expenses incorrect in
connection with attendance at meetings. Drinker Biddle & Reath, of which Mr.
McConnel is a partner, receives legal fees as counsel to the Trusts.
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The following table summarizes the compensation for each of the
Trustees for the Trust's fiscal year ending December 31, 1995 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(3)
Total
Compensation
(2) From Fund and
Aggregate Fund Complex**
(1) Compensation Paid to Board
Name of Board Member from Fund* Member
-------------------- ------------ --------------
<S> <C> <C>
Will M. Caldwell, Trustee $21,250 $21,250(2)+
Nicholas J. DeGrazia, Trustee $21,250 $21,250(2)+
John P. Gould, Trustee *** $30,000(4)+
Earl I. Heenan, Jr., $24,437.50 $24,437.50(2)+
Chairman and President++
Marilyn McCoy, Trustee *** $30,000(4)+
Julius L. Pallone, Trustee++ $21,250 $21,250(2)+
Donald G. Sutherland, Trustee++ $21,250 $21,250(2)+
Donald L. Tuttle, Trustee++ $21,250 $21,250(2)+
Eugene C. Yehle, Trustee $21,250 $21,250(2)+
and Treasurer
<FN>
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* Amount does not include reimbursed expenses for attending Board meeting,
which are estimated to be approximately $350 for all Trustees as a group.
** The Fund Complex consists of the Trust, Woodward Variable Annuity Fund,
Prairie Funds, Prairie Institutional Funds, Prairie Intermediate Bond Fund and
Prairie Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.
*** Mr. Gould and Mrs. McCoy were not trustees of the Trust during the fiscal
year ended December 31, 1995.
+ Total number of other investment companies within the Fund Complex from
which the Trustee receives compensation for serving as a trustee.
++ Deferred compensation in the amounts of $24,437.50, $21,500, $21,500,
and $21,500 accrued during The Woodward Funds' fiscal year ended December 31,
1995 for Earl I. Heenan, Jr., Julius L. Pallone, Donald G. Sutherland and
Donald L. Tuttle, respectively.
</TABLE>
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Investment Adviser
Information about NBD and its duties and compensation as
Adviser is contained in the Prospectuses. For the fiscal years ended December
31, 1995, 1994, and 1993, the Trust paid NBD fees for advisory services as
follows: (i) $7,225,557, $5,926,507, and $6,731,880 with respect to the Money
Market Portfolio, (ii) $1,987,590, $1,882,124, and $1,697,363 with respect to
the Government Portfolio, (iii) $3,248,535, $2,576,661 and $2,995,099 with
respect to the Treasury Portfolio, (iv) $2,458,246, $2,391,633, and $2,373,107
with respect to the Tax-Exempt Portfolio and (v) $496,026, $344,733, and
$274,780, with respect to the Michigan Portfolio. For the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1995, NBD voluntarily waived its fees in the amount of $61,221
with respect to the Michigan Portfolio.
NBD's own investment portfolio may include bank certificates of
deposit, bankers' acceptances, and corporate debt obligations, any of which
may also be purchased by the Trust. Joint purchase of investments for the
Trust and for NBD's own investment portfolio will not be made. NBD's
Commercial Banking Department may have deposit, loan and other commercial
banking relationships with issuers of securities purchased by the Trust,
including outstanding loans to such issuers which may be repaid in whole or in
part with the proceeds of securities purchased by the Trust.
Investment decisions for the Trust and other fiduciary accounts
are made by NBD's Trust Investment Division solely from the standpoint of the
independent interest of the Trust and such other fiduciary accounts. NBD's
Trust Investment Division performs independent analyses of publicly available
information, the results of which are not made publicly available. In making
investment decisions for the Trust, personnel of NBD's Trust Investment
Division do not obtain information from any other division or department of
NBD or otherwise, which is not publicly available. NBD's Trust Investment
Division executes transactions for the Trust only with unaffiliated dealers
but such dealers may be customers of other divisions of NBD. NBD may make bulk
purchases of securities for the Trust and for other customer accounts (but not
for its own investment portfolio), in which case the Trust will be charged a
pro rata share of the transaction costs incurred in making the bulk purchase.
See "Investment Objectives, Policies and Risk Factors - Portfolio
Transactions" above.
NBD has agreed as Adviser that it will reimburse the Trust such
portions of its fees as may be required to satisfy any expense limitations
imposed by state securities laws or other applicable laws. Restrictive
limitations may be imposed on the
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Trust as a result of changes in current state laws and regulations in those
states where the Trust has qualified its shares, or by a decision of the
Trustees to qualify the shares in other states having restrictive expense
limitations. To the Trust's knowledge, of the expense limitations in effect on
the date of this Additional Statement none is more restrictive than two and
one-half percent (2-1/2%) of the first $30 million of a Portfolio's average
annual net assets, two percent (2%) of the next $70 million of the average
annual net assets and one and one-half percent (1-1/2%) of the remaining
average annual net assets.
Under the terms of the Advisory Agreement, NBD is obligated to
manage the investment of each Portfolio's assets in accordance with applicable
laws and regulations, including, to the extent applicable, the regulations and
rulings of the U.S. Comptroller of the Currency relating to fiduciary powers
of national banks. These regulations provide, in general, that assets managed
by a national bank as fiduciary may not be invested in stock or obligations
of, or property acquired from, the bank, its affiliates or their directors,
officers or employees, and further provide that fiduciary assets may not be
sold or transferred, by loan or otherwise, to the bank or persons connected
with the bank as described above.
NBD will not accept Trust shares as collateral for a loan which
is for the purpose of purchasing Trust shares, and will not make loans to the
Trust. Inadvertent overdrafts of the Trust's account with the Custodian
occasioned by clerical error or by failure of a shareholder to provide
available funds in connection with the purchase of shares will not be deemed
to be the making of a loan to the Trust by NBD.
Under the Advisory Agreement, NBD is not liable for any error
of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by the Trust in
connection with the performance of such Agreement, except a loss resulting
from a breach of fiduciary duty with respect to the receipt of compensation
for services or a loss resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross
negligence on the part of NBD in the performance of its duties or from its
reckless disregard of its duties and obligations under the Agreement.
Shareholder Servicing Plan
As stated in the Prospectuses for the Class A shares of the
Portfolios, the Trust may enter into Servicing Agreements with Shareholder
Servicing Agents which may include NBD and its affiliates. The Servicing
Agreements provide that the Shareholder Servicing Agents will render
shareholder administrative support services to their customers who are the
beneficial owners of Class A shares in consideration for the
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Portfolios' payment of up to .25% (on an annualized basis) of the average
daily net asset value of the Class A shares beneficially owned by such
customers and held by the Shareholder Servicing Agents and, at the Trust's
option, it may reimburse the Shareholder Servicing Agents' out-of-pocket
expenses. Such services may include: (i) processing dividend and distribution
payments from a Portfolio; (ii) providing information periodically to
customers showing their share positions; (iii) arranging for bank wires; (iv)
responding to customer inquiries; (v) providing subaccounting with respect to
shares beneficially owned by customers or the information necessary for such
subaccounting; (vi) forwarding shareholder communications; (vii) processing
share exchange and redemption requests from customers; (viii) assisting
customers in changing dividend options, account designations and addresses;
and (ix) other similar services requested by the Trust. Banks acting as
Shareholder Servicing Agents are prohibited from engaging in any activity
primarily intended to result in the sale of Portfolio shares. However,
Shareholder Servicing Agents other than banks may be requested to provide
marketing assistance (e.g., forwarding sales literature and advertising to
their customers) in connection with the distribution of Class A shares.
The Board of Trustees reviews, at least quarterly, a written
report of the amounts expended in connection with the Trust's arrangements
with Shareholder Servicing Agents and the purposes for which the expenditures
were made. In addition, such arrangements are approved annually by a majority
of the Trustees, including a majority of the Trustees who are not "interested
persons" of the Trust as defined in the 1940 Act and have no direct or
indirect financial interest in such arrangements (the "Disinterested
Trustees").
Any material amendment to the Trust's arrangements with
Shareholder Servicing Agents under the Shareholder Servicing Agreements must
be approved by a majority of the Board of Trustees (including a majority of
the Disinterested Trustees).
Custodian and Transfer Agent
As Custodian and as Transfer Agent for the Trust, NBD (i)
maintains a separate account or accounts in the name of each Portfolio, (ii)
collects and makes disbursements of money on behalf of each Portfolio, (iii)
issues and redeems shares of each Portfolio, (iv) collects and receives all
income and other payments and distributions on account of the portfolio
securities of each Portfolio, (v) addresses and mails all communications by
the Trust to its shareholders, including reports to shareholders, dividend and
distribution notices and proxy materials for any meeting of shareholders, (vi)
maintains shareholder accounts, (vii) makes periodic reports to the Trust's
Board of Trustees concerning the Trust's operations, and (viii) maintains
on-line
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computer capability for determining the status of shareholder
accounts.
For its services as Custodian, NBD is entitled to receive from
the Portfolios $11.00 for each clearing and settlement transaction and $23.00
for each accounting and safekeeping service with respect to investments, in
addition to activity charges for master control and master settlement
accounts.
For its services as Transfer Agent, NBD is entitled to receive
a minimum annual fee from each Portfolio of $11,000, $15 annually per account
in the Portfolios for the preparation of statements of account, and $1.00 for
each confirmation of purchase and redemption transactions. Charges for
providing computer equipment and maintaining a computerized investment system
are expected to approximate $350 per month for each Portfolio.
Sponsors and Co-Distributors
The Trust's shares are offered on a continuous basis through
FoM and Essex, which act under the Distribution Agreement as sponsors and
Co-Distributors for the Trust. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995,
the Money Market, Government, Treasury, Tax-Exempt and Michigan Portfolios
paid FoM for its services a fee of $119,933, $32,310, $52,950, $40,084 and
$7,261, respectively. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994, the Money
Market, Government, Treasury, Tax-Exempt, and Michigan Portfolios paid FoM for
its services a fee of $90,197, $25,425, $39,127, $32,631 and $4,129,
respectively. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993, the Money Market,
Government, Treasury, Tax-Exempt and Michigan Portfolios paid FoM for its
services a fee of $230,601, $57,017, $100,651, $79,747 and $8,312,
respectively. For the fiscal years ended December 31, 1995, 1994, and 1993,
FoM incurred expenses of $0 with respect to each Portfolio for the printing
and mailing of prospectuses to other than current shareholders. For the fiscal
year ended December 31, 1995, the Money Market, Government, Treasury,
Tax-Exempt and Michigan Portfolios paid Essex for its services a fee of
$32,940, $2,609, $805, $4,142 and $3,205, respectively. For the fiscal period
from April 20, 1994 through December 31, 1994, the Money Market, Government,
Treasury, Tax-Exempt and Michigan Portfolios paid Essex for its services a fee
of $25,515, $7,167, $7,935, $7,950 and $1,656, respectively. For the fiscal
year ended December 31, 1995, Essex incurred expenses of $0 with respect to
each Portfolio for the printing and mailing of prospectuses to other than
current shareholders. Additional information concerning fees for services
performed by FoM and Essex, the review of such fees under the Trust's plan for
the payment of distribution expenses and the services provided by FoM and
Essex are described in the Prospectuses.
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INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Arthur Andersen LLP, independent public accountants, 500
Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48226-3424, serve as auditors for the
Trust. The financial statements included in this Statement of Additional
Information and the financial highlights included in the Prospectuses have
been audited by Arthur Andersen LLP, as indicated in their reports with
respect thereto, and are included herein in reliance upon the authority of
said firm as experts in giving said reports.
COUNSEL
Drinker Biddle & Reath (of which Mr. McConnel, Secretary of the
Trust, is a partner), 1345 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
19107-3496, are counsel to the Trust.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON PERFORMANCE
From time to time, yield and total return of each class of
shares of each Portfolio for various periods may be quoted in advertisements,
shareholder reports or other communications to shareholders. Performance
information is generally available by calling (800)688-3350.
The "yield" and "effective yield" of each class, as described
in the Portfolios' Prospectuses, are calculated according to formulas
prescribed by the SEC. The standardized seven-day yield is computed separately
by determining the net change, exclusive of capital changes, in the value of a
hypothetical pre-existing account in a class having a balance of one share at
the beginning of the period, dividing the net change in account value by the
value of the account at the beginning of the base period to obtain the base
period return, and multiplying the base period return by (365/7). The net
change in the value of an account includes the value of additional shares
purchased with dividends from the original share, and dividends declared on
both the original share and any such additional shares and all fees, other
than nonrecurring account sales charges, that are charged to all shareholder
accounts in proportion to the length of the base period and the Portfolio's
average account size. The capital changes to be excluded from the calculation
of the net change in account value are realized gains and losses from the sale
of securities and unrealized appreciation and depreciation. The effective
annualized yield for a class is computed by compounding the unannualized base
period return (calculated as above) by adding 1 to the base period return,
raising the sum to a power equal to 365 divided by 7, and subtracting one from
the result. The fees which may be imposed by financial intermediaries on their
customers for cash management and other services are not reflected in the
Portfolios' calculations of
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yields. In addition, the Tax-Exempt and Michigan Portfolios may advertise
their standardized "tax-equivalent yields," which are computed by: (a)
dividing the portion of the yield (as calculated above) that is exempt from
income tax by one minus a stated income tax rate; and (b) adding the figure
resulting from (a) above to that portion, if any, of the yield that is not
tax-exempt.
Because each Portfolio values its portfolio on an amortized
cost basis, it does not believe that there is likely to be any material
difference between net income for dividend and standardized yield quotation
purposes.
For the seven day period ended December 31, 1995, the
annualized yields and effective yields for the shares of the Money Market,
Government, Treasury, Tax-Exempt and Michigan Portfolios were 5.37% and 5.48%,
5.32% and 5.41%, 5.23% and 5.42%, 3.90% and 4.10%, and 3.81% and 3.97%,
respectively. The tax-equivalent yields of the shares of the Tax-Exempt and
Michigan Portfolios (assuming a 39.6% federal income tax rate for both
Portfolios and a 4.4% Michigan income tax rate for the Michigan Portfolio) for
the seven-day period ended December 31, 1995 were 6.46% (annualized yield) and
6.79% (effective yield), and 6.85% (annualized yield) and 7.14% (effective
yield), respectively.
The Portfolios may also from time to time include in
advertisements, sales literature, communications to shareholders and other
materials ("Literature") total return figures that are not calculated
according to the formulas set forth above in order to compare more accurately
a Portfolio's performance with other measures of investment return. For
example, in comparing the Portfolios' total returns with data published by
Lipper Analytical Services, Inc., CDA Investment Technologies, Inc. or
Weisenberger Investment Company Service, or with the performance of an index,
the Portfolios may calculate their returns for the period of time specified in
the advertisement or communication by assuming the investment of $10,000 in
shares and assuming the reinvestment date. Percentage increases are determined
by subtracting the initial value of the investment from the ending value and
by dividing the remainder by the beginning value. The Portfolios do not, for
these purposes, deduct from the initial value invested any amount representing
sales charges. If applicable, the Portfolios will, however, disclose the
maximum sales charge (currently there is no sales charge) and will also
disclose that the performance data does not reflect sales charges and that
inclusion of sales charges would reduce the performance quoted.
The Portfolios may also from time to time include
discussions or illustrations of the effects of compounding in
advertisements. "Compounding" refers to the fact that, if
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dividends or other distributions on a Portfolio investment are reinvested by
being paid in additional Portfolio shares, any future income or capital
appreciation of a Portfolio would increase the value, not only of the original
Portfolio investment, but also of the additional Portfolio shares received
through reinvestment. As a result, the value of the Portfolio investment would
increase more quickly than if dividends or other distributions had been paid
in cash.
The Portfolios may also include discussions or illustrations of
the potential investment goals of a prospective investor, investment
management strategies, techniques, policies or investment suitability of a
Portfolio (such as value investing, market timing, dollar cost averaging,
asset allocation, constant ratio transfer, automatic accounting rebalancing,
the advantages and disadvantages of investing in tax-deferred and taxable
instruments), economic conditions, the relationship between sectors of the
economy and the economy as a whole, various securities markets, the effects of
inflation and historical performance of various asset classes, including but
not limited to, stocks, bonds and Treasury bills. From time to time
advertisements or communications to shareholders may summarize the substance
of information contained in shareholder reports (including the investment
composition of a Portfolio), as well as the view of the Trust as to current
market, economy, trade and interest rate trends, legislative, regulatory and
monetary developments, investment strategies and related matters believed to
be of relevance to a Portfolio. The Portfolios may also include in
advertisements charts, graphs or drawings which compare the investment
objective, return potential, relative stability and/or growth possibilities of
the Portfolio and/or other mutual funds, or illustrate the potential risks and
rewards of investment in various investment vehicles, including but not
limited to, stocks, bonds, treasury bills and shares of a Portfolio. In
addition, advertisements or shareholder communications may include a
discussion of certain attributes or benefits to be derived by an investment in
a Portfolio and/or other mutual funds, shareholder profiles and hypothetical
investor scenarios, timely information on financial management, tax and
retirement planning and investment alternatives to certificates of deposit and
other financial instruments. Such advertisements or communicators may include
symbols, headlines or other material which highlight or summarize the
information discussed in more detail therein.
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APPENDIX A
Commercial Paper Ratings
A Standard & Poor's commercial paper rating is a current
assessment of the likelihood of timely payment of debt considered short-term
in the relevant market. The following summarizes the rating categories used by
Standard and Poor's for commercial paper:
"A-1" - Issue's degree of safety regarding timely
payment is strong. Those issues determined to possess extremely
strong safety characteristics are denoted "A-1+."
"A-2" - Issue's capacity for timely payment is
satisfactory. However, the relative degree of safety is not as
high as for issues designated "A-1."
"A-3" - Issue has an adequate capacity for timely payment. It
is, however, somewhat more vulnerable to the adverse effects of changes in
circumstances than an obligation carrying a higher designation.
"B" - Issue has only a speculative capacity for timely
payment.
"C" - Issue has a doubtful capacity for payment.
"D" - Issue is in payment default.
Moody's commercial paper ratings are opinions of the ability of
issuers to repay punctually promissory obligations not having an original
maturity in excess of 9 months. The following summarizes the rating categories
used by Moody's for commercial paper:
"Prime-1" - Issuer or related supporting institutions are
considered to have a superior capacity for repayment of short-term promissory
obligations. Prime-1 repayment capacity will normally be evidenced by the
following characteristics: leading market positions in well established
industries; high rates of return on funds employed; conservative
capitalization structures with moderate reliance on debt and ample asset
protection; broad margins in earning coverage of fixed financial charges and
high internal cash generation; and well established access to a range of
financial markets and assured sources of alternate liquidity.
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"Prime-2" - Issuer or related supporting institutions are
considered to have a strong capacity for repayment of short-term promissory
obligations. This will normally be evidenced by many of the characteristics
cited above but to a lesser degree. Earnings trends and coverage ratios, while
sound, will be more subject to variation. Capitalization characteristics,
while still appropriate, may be more affected by external conditions.
Ample alternative liquidity is maintained.
"Prime-3" - Issuer or related supporting institutions have an
acceptable capacity for repayment of short-term promissory obligations. The
effects of industry characteristics and market composition may be more
pronounced. Variability in earnings and profitability may result in changes in
the level of debt protection measurements and the requirement for relatively
high financial leverage. Adequate alternate liquidity is maintained.
"Not Prime" - Issuer does not fall within any of the Prime
rating categories.
The three rating categories of Duff & Phelps for investment
grade commercial paper and short-term debt are "D-1," "D-2" and "D-3." Duff &
Phelps employs three designations, "D- 1+," "D-1" and "D-1-," within the
highest rating category. The following summarizes the rating categories used
by Duff & Phelps for commercial paper:
"D-1+" - Debt possesses highest certainty of timely
payment. Short-term liquidity, including internal operating
factors and/or access to alternative sources of funds, is
outstanding, and safety is just below risk-free U.S. Treasury
short-term obligations.
"D-1" - Debt possesses very high certainty of timely payment.
Liquidity factors are excellent and supported by good fundamental protection
factors. Risk factors are minor.
"D-1-" - Debt possesses high certainty of timely payment.
Liquidity factors are strong and supported by good fundamental protection
factors. Risk factors are very small.
"D-2" - Debt possesses good certainty of timely payment.
Liquidity factors and company fundamentals are sound. Although ongoing funding
needs may enlarge total financing requirements, access to capital markets is
good. Risk factors are small.
"D-3" - Debt possesses satisfactory liquidity, and
other protection factors qualify issue as investment grade. Risk
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factors are larger and subject to more variation. Nevertheless,
timely payment is expected.
"D-4" - Debt possesses speculative investment characteristics.
Liquidity is not sufficient to ensure against disruption in debt service.
Operating factors and market access may be subject to a high degree of
variation.
"D-5" - Issuer has failed to meet scheduled principal and/or
interest payments.
Fitch short-term ratings apply to debt obligations that are
payable on demand or have original maturities of generally up to three years.
The following summarizes the rating categories used by Fitch for short-term
obligations:
"F-1+" - Securities possess exceptionally strong credit
quality. Issues assigned this rating are regarded as having the strongest
degree of assurance for timely payment.
"F-1" - Securities possess very strong credit quality. Issues
assigned this rating reflect an assurance of timely payment only slightly less
in degree than issues rated "F-1+."
"F-2" - Securities possess good credit quality. Issues assigned
this rating have a satisfactory degree of assurance for timely payment, but
the margin of safety is not as great as the "F-1+" and "F-1" categories.
"F-3" - Securities possess fair credit quality. Issues assigned
this rating have characteristics suggesting that the degree of assurance for
timely payment is adequate; however, near-term adverse changes could cause
these securities to be rated below investment grade.
"F-S" - Securities possess weak credit quality. Issues assigned
this rating have characteristics suggesting a minimal degree of assurance for
timely payment and are vulnerable to near-term adverse changes in financial
and economic conditions.
"D" - Securities are in actual or imminent payment default.
Fitch may also use the symbol "LOC" with its short-term ratings
to indicate that the rating is based upon a letter of credit issued by a
commercial bank.
Thomson BankWatch short-term ratings assess the likelihood of
an untimely or incomplete payment of principal or interest of unsubordinated
instruments having a maturity of one
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year or less which are issued by United States commercial banks, thrifts and
non-bank banks; non-United States banks; and broker-dealers. The following
summarizes the ratings used by Thomson BankWatch:
"TBW-1" - This designation represents Thomson BankWatch's
highest rating category and indicates a very high degree of likelihood that
principal and interest will be paid on a timely basis.
"TBW-2" - This designation indicates that while the degree of
safety regarding timely payment of principal and interest is strong, the
relative degree of safety is not as high as for issues rated "TBW-1."
"TBW-3" - This designation represents the lowest investment
grade category and indicates that while the debt is more susceptible to
adverse developments (both internal and external) than obligations with higher
ratings, capacity to service principal and interest in a timely fashion is
considered adequate.
"TBW-4" - This designation indicates that the debt is regarded
as non-investment grade and therefore speculative.
IBCA assesses the investment quality of unsecured debt with an
original maturity of less than one year which is issued by bank holding
companies and their principal bank subsidiaries. The following summarizes the
rating categories used by IBCA for short-term debt ratings:
"A1+" - Obligations supported by the highest capacity
for timely repayment.
"A1" - Obligations are supported by the highest
capacity for timely repayment.
"A2" - Obligations are supported by a satisfactory capacity for
timely repayment, although such capacity may be susceptible to adverse changes
in business, economic or financial conditions.
"A3" - Obligations are supported by a satisfactory capacity for
timely repayment. Such capacity is more susceptible to adverse changes in
business, economic or financial conditions than for obligations in higher
categories.
"B" - Obligations for which the capacity for timely repayment
is susceptible to adverse changes in business, economic or financial
conditions.
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"C" - Obligations for which there is an inadequate capacity to
ensure timely repayment.
"D" - Obligations which have a high risk of default or which
are currently in default.
Corporate and Municipal Long-Term Debt Ratings
The following summarizes the ratings used by Standard & Poor's
for corporate and municipal debt:
"AAA" - This designation represents the highest rating assigned
by Standard & Poor's to a debt obligation and indicates an extremely strong
capacity to pay interest and repay principal.
"AA" - Debt is considered to have a very strong capacity to pay
interest and repay principal and differs from AAA issues only in small degree.
"A" - Debt is considered to have a strong capacity to pay
interest and repay principal although such issues are somewhat more
susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic
conditions than debt in higher-rated categories.
"BBB" - Debt is regarded as having an adequate capacity to pay
interest and repay principal. Whereas such issues normally exhibit adequate
protection parameters, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances
are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity to pay interest and repay
principal for debt in this category than in higher-rated categories.
"BB," "B," "CCC," "CC" and "C" - Debt is regarded, on balance,
as predominantly speculative with respect to capacity to pay interest and
repay principal in accordance with the terms of the obligation. "BB" indicates
the lowest degree of speculation and "C" the highest degree of speculation.
While such debt will likely have some quality and protective characteristics,
these are outweighed by large uncertainties or major risk exposures to adverse
conditions.
"BB" - Debt has less near-term vulnerability to default than
other speculative issues. However, it faces major ongoing uncertainties or
exposure to adverse business, financial or economic conditions which could
lead to inadequate capacity to meet timely interest and principal payments.
The "BB" rating category is also used for debt subordinated to senior debt
that is assigned an actual or implied "BBB-" rating.
"B" - Debt has a greater vulnerability to default but
currently has the capacity to meet interest payments and
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principal repayments. Adverse business, financial or economic conditions will
likely impair capacity or willingness to pay interest and repay principal. The
"B" rating category is also used for debt subordinated to senior debt that is
assigned an actual or implied "BB" or "BB-" rating.
"CCC" - Debt has a currently identifiable vulnerability to
default, and is dependent upon favorable business, financial and economic
conditions to meet timely payment of interest and repayment of principal. In
the event of adverse business, financial or economic conditions, it is not
likely to have the capacity to pay interest and repay principal. The "CCC"
rating category is also used for debt subordinated to senior debt that is
assigned an actual or implied "B" or "B-" rating.
"CC" - This rating is typically applied to debt subordinated to
senior debt that is assigned an actual or implied "CCC" rating.
"C" - This rating is typically applied to debt subordinated to
senior debt which is assigned an actual or implied "CCC-" debt rating. The "C"
rating may be used to cover a situation where a bankruptcy petition has been
filed, but debt service payments are continued.
"CI" - This rating is reserved for income bonds on which no
interest is being paid.
"D" - Debt is in payment default. This rating is used when
interest payments or principal payments are not made on the date due, even if
the applicable grace period has not expired, unless S & P believes that such
payments will be made during such grace period. "D" rating is also used upon
the filing of a bankruptcy petition if debt service payments are jeopardized.
PLUS (+) OR MINUS (-) - The ratings from "AA" through "CCC" may
be modified by the addition of a plus or minus sign to show relative standing
within the major rating categories.
"r" - This rating is attached to highlight derivative, hybrid,
and certain other obligations that S & P believes may experience high
volatility or high variability in expected returns due to non-credit risks.
Examples of such obligations are: securities whose principal or interest
return is indexed to equities, commodities, or currencies; certain swaps and
options; and interest only and principal only mortgage securities.
The following summarizes the ratings used by Moody's for corporate and
municipal long-term debt:
"Aaa" - Bonds are judged to be of the best quality.
They carry the smallest degree of investment risk and are
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generally referred to as "gilt edged." Interest payments are protected by a
large or by an exceptionally stable margin and principal is secure. While the
various protective elements are likely to change, such changes as can be
visualized are most unlikely to impair the fundamentally strong position of
such issues.
"Aa" - Bonds are judged to be of high quality by all standards.
Together with the "Aaa" group they comprise what are generally known as
high-grade bonds. They are rated lower than the best bonds because margins of
protection may not be as large as in "Aaa" securities or fluctuation of
protective elements may be of greater amplitude or there may be other elements
present which make the long-term risks appear somewhat larger than in "Aaa"
securities.
"A" - Bonds possess many favorable investment attributes and
are to be considered as upper medium-grade obligations. Factors giving
security to principal and interest are considered adequate but elements may be
present which suggest a susceptibility to impairment sometime in the future.
"Baa" - Bonds considered medium-grade obligations, i.e., they
are neither highly protected nor poorly secured. Interest payments and
principal security appear adequate for the present but certain protective
elements may be lacking or may be characteristically unreliable over any great
length of time. Such bonds lack outstanding investment characteristics and in
fact have speculative characteristics as well.
"Ba," "B," "Caa," "Ca," and "C" - Bonds that possess one of
these ratings provide questionable protection of interest and principal ("Ba"
indicates some speculative elements; "B" indicates a general lack of
characteristics of desirable investment; "Caa" represents a poor standing;
"Ca" represents obligations which are speculative in a high degree; and "C"
represents the lowest rated class of bonds). "Caa," "Ca" and "C" bonds may be
in default.
Con. (---) - Bonds for which the security depends upon the
completion of some act or the fulfillment of some condition are rated
conditionally. These are bonds secured by (a) earnings of projects under
construction, (b) earnings of projects unseasoned in operation experience, (c)
rentals which begin when facilities are completed, or (d) payments to which
some other limiting condition attaches. Parenthetical rating denotes probable
credit stature upon completion of construction or elimination of basis of
condition.
(P)... - When applied to forward delivery bonds,
indicates that the rating is provisional pending delivery of the
bonds. The rating may be revised prior to delivery if changes
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ooccur in the legal documents or the underlying credit quality of
the bonds.
The following summarizes the long-term debt ratings used by
Duff & Phelps for corporate and municipal long-term debt:
"AAA" - Debt is considered to be of the highest credit quality.
The risk factors are negligible, being only slightly more than for risk-free
U.S. Treasury debt.
"AA" - Debt is considered of high credit quality. Protection
factors are strong. Risk is modest but may vary slightly from time to time
because of economic conditions.
"A" - Debt possesses protection factors which are average but
adequate. However, risk factors are more variable and greater in periods of
economic stress.
"BBB" - Debt possesses below average protection factors but
such protection factors are still considered sufficient for prudent
investment. Considerable variability in risk is present during economic
cycles.
"BB," "B," "CCC," "DD," and "DP" - Debt that possesses one of
these ratings is considered to be below investment grade. Although below
investment grade, debt rated "BB" is deemed likely to meet obligations when
due. Debt rated "B" possesses the risk that obligations will not be met when
due. Debt rated "CCC" is well below investment grade and has considerable
uncertainty as to timely payment of principal, interest or preferred
dividends. Debt rated "DD" is a defaulted debt obligation, and the rating "DP"
represents preferred stock with dividend arrearages.
To provide more detailed indications of credit quality, the
"AA," "A," "BBB," "BB" and "B" ratings may be modified by the addition of a
plus (+) or minus (-) sign to show relative standing within these major
categories.
The following summarizes the highest four ratings used by Fitch
for corporate and municipal bonds:
"AAA" - Bonds considered to be investment grade and of the
highest credit quality. The obligor has an exceptionally strong ability to pay
interest and repay principal, which is unlikely to be affected by reasonably
foreseeable events.
"AA" - Bonds considered to be investment grade and of very high
credit quality. The obligor's ability to pay interest and repay principal is
very strong, although not quite as strong as bonds rated "AAA." Because bonds
rated in the "AAA" and "AA" categories are not significantly vulnerable to
foreseeable future
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developments, short-term debt of these issuers is generally rated "F-1+."
"A" - Bonds considered to be investment grade and of high
credit quality. The obligor's ability to pay interest and repay principal is
considered to be strong, but may be more vulnerable to adverse changes in
economic conditions and circumstances than bonds with higher ratings.
"BBB" - Bonds considered to be investment grade and of
satisfactory credit quality. The obligor's ability to pay interest and repay
principal is considered to be adequate. Adverse changes in economic conditions
and circumstances, however, are more likely to have an adverse impact on these
bonds, and therefore, impair timely payment. The likelihood that the ratings
of these bonds will fall below investment grade is higher than for bonds with
higher ratings.
"BB," "B," "CCC," "CC," "C," "DDD," "DD," and "D" Bonds that
possess one of these ratings are considered by Fitch to be speculative
investments. The ratings "BB" to "C" represent Fitch's assessment of the
likelihood of timely payment of principal and interest in accordance with the
terms of obligation for bond issues not in default. For defaulted bonds, the
rating "DDD" to "D" is an assessment of the ultimate recovery value through
reorganization or liquidation.
To provide more detailed indications of credit quality, the
Fitch ratings from and including "AA" to "C" may be modified by the addition
of a plus (+) or minus (-) sign to show relative standing within these major
rating categories.
IBCA assesses the investment quality of unsecured debt with an
original maturity of more than one year which is issued by bank holding
companies and their principal bank subsidiaries. The following summarizes the
rating categories used by IBCA for long-term debt ratings:
"AAA" - Obligations for which there is the lowest expectation
of investment risk. Capacity for timely repayment of principal and interest is
substantial such that adverse changes in business, economic or financial
conditions are unlikely to increase investment risk substantially.
"AA" - Obligations for which there is a very low expectation of
investment risk. Capacity for timely repayment of principal and interest is
substantial. Adverse changes in business, economic or financial conditions may
increase investment risk albeit not very significantly.
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"A" - Obligations for which there is a low expectation of
investment risk. Capacity for timely repayment of principal and interest is
strong, although adverse changes in business, economic or financial conditions
may lead to increased investment risk.
"BBB" - Obligations for which there is currently a low
expectation of investment risk. Capacity for timely repayment of principal and
interest is adequate, although adverse changes in business, economic or
financial conditions are more likely to lead to increased investment risk than
for obligations in other categories.
"BB," "B," "CCC," "CC," and "C" - Obligations are assigned one
of these ratings where it is considered that speculative characteristics are
present. "BB" represents the lowest degree of speculation and indicates a
possibility of investment risk developing. "C" represents the highest degree
of speculation and indicates that the obligations are currently in default.
IBCA may append a rating of plus (+) or minus (-) to a rating
to denote relative status within major rating categories.
Thomson BankWatch assesses the likelihood of an untimely
repayment of principal or interest over the term to maturity of long term debt
and preferred stock which are issued by United States commercial banks,
thrifts and non-bank banks; non-United States banks; and broker-dealers. The
following summarizes the rating categories used by Thomson BankWatch for
long-term debt ratings:
"AAA" - This designation represents the highest category
assigned by Thomson BankWatch to long-term debt and indicates that the ability
to repay principal and interest on a timely basis is extremely high.
"AA" - This designation indicates a very strong ability to
repay principal and interest on a timely basis with limited incremental risk
compared to issues rated in the highest category.
"A" - This designation indicates that the ability to repay
principal and interest is strong. Issues rated "A" could be more vulnerable to
adverse developments (both internal and external) than obligations with higher
ratings.
"BBB" - This designation represents Thomson BankWatch's
lowest investment grade category and indicates an acceptable
capacity to repay principal and interest. Issues rated "BBB"
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are, however, more vulnerable to adverse developments (both internal and
external) than obligations with higher ratings.
"BB," "B," "CCC," and "CC," - These designations are assigned
by Thomson BankWatch to non-investment grade long-term debt. Such issues are
regarded as having speculative characteristics regarding the likelihood of
timely payment of principal and interest. "BB" indicates the lowest degree of
speculation and "CC" the highest degree of speculation.
"D" - This designation indicates that the long-term
debt is in default.
PLUS (+) OR MINUS (-) - The ratings from "AAA" through "CC" may
include a plus or minus sign designation which indicates where within the
respective category the issue is placed.
Municipal Note Ratings
A Standard and Poor's rating reflects the liquidity concerns
and market access risks unique to notes due in three years or less. The
following summarizes the ratings used by Standard & Poor's Ratings Group for
municipal notes:
"SP-1" - The issuers of these municipal notes exhibit very
strong or strong capacity to pay principal and interest. Those issues
determined to possess overwhelming safety characteristics are given a plus (+)
designation.
"SP-2" - The issuers of these municipal notes exhibit
satisfactory capacity to pay principal and interest.
"SP-3" - The issuers of these municipal notes exhibit
speculative capacity to pay principal and interest.
Moody's ratings for state and municipal notes and other
short-term loans are designated Moody's Investment Grade ("MIG") and variable
rate demand obligations are designated Variable Moody's Investment Grade
("VMIG"). Such ratings recognize the differences between short-term credit
risk and long-term risk. The following summarizes the ratings by Moody's
Investors Service, Inc. for short-term notes:
"MIG-1"/"VMIG-1" - Loans bearing this designation are of the
best quality, enjoying strong protection by established cash flows, superior
liquidity support or demonstrated broad-based access to the market for
refinancing.
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"MIG-2"/"VMIG-2" - Loans bearing this designation are of high
quality, with margins of protection ample although not so large as in the
preceding group.
"MIG-3"/"VMIG-3" - Loans bearing this designation are of
favorable quality, with all security elements accounted for but lacking the
undeniable strength of the preceding grades. Liquidity and cash flow
protection may be narrow and market access for refinancing is likely to be
less well established.
"MIG-4"/"VMIG-4" - Loans bearing this designation are of
adequate quality, carrying specific risk but having protection commonly
regarded as required of an investment security and not distinctly or
predominantly speculative.
"SG" - Loans bearing this designation are of speculative
quality and lack margins of protection.
Fitch and Duff & Phelps use the short-term ratings described
under Commercial Paper Ratings for municipal notes.
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THE WOODWARD FUNDS
MONEY MARKET FUNDS
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
December 31, 1995
MONEY MARKET
FUND
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ASSETS:
Investment in securities:
At cost $1,619,765,599
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At amortized cost (Note 2) $1,624,604,821
Cash 109
Interest receivable 16,341,428
Deferred organization costs, net (Note 2) --
Prepaids and other 298,771
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TOTAL ASSETS 1,641,245,129
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LIABILITIES:
Payable for securities purchased --
Accrued investment advisory fee 743,967
Accrued distribution fees 16,841
Accrued custodial fee 2,795
Dividends payable 738,061
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 48,651
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,550,315
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NET ASSETS $1,639,694,814
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Net assets consist of:
Capital shares (unlimited number of shares
authorized, par value $.10 per share) $ 163,969,481
Additional paid-in capital 1,475,725,333
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TOTAL NET ASSETS $1,639,694,814
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Net asset value and redemption price per share $ 1.00
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<FN>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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<CAPTION>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
MONEY MARKET FUNDS
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Continued)
December 31, 1995
MICHIGAN
TREASURY TAX-EXEMPT TAX-EXEMPT
GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET MONEY MARKET MONEY MARKET
FUND FUND FUND FUND
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ASSETS:
Investment in securities:
At cost $469,488,613 $921,604,627 $566,354,408 $126,549,715
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At amortized cost (Note 2) $469,643,055 $921,643,450 $564,592,007 $126,237,472
Cash 320 104 52,509 1,897
Interest receivable 5,112,013 6,544,562 5,203,797 1,139,798
Deferred organization costs, net (Note 2) -- 6,063 -- --
Prepaids and other 41,286 295,486 13,394 61,485
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TOTAL ASSETS 474,796,674 928,489,665 569,861,707 127,440,652
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LIABILITIES:
Payable for securities purchased -- -- 5,000,000 5,273,510
Accrued investment advisory fee 195,644 340,328 225,584 51,173
Accrued distribution fees 3,417 5,377 3,880 1,222
Accrued custodial fee 685 869 3,312 690
Dividends payable 210,856 413,557 190,363 39,832
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 9,217 34,032 25,092 17,283
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 419,819 794,163 5,448,231 5,383,710
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NET ASSETS $474,376,855 $927,695,502 $564,413,476 $122,056,942
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Net assets consist of:
Capital shares (unlimited number of shares
authorized, par value $.10 per share) $ 47,437,686 $ 92,769,550 $ 56,441,348 $ 12,205,694
426,939,169 834,925,952 507,972,128 109,851,248
Additional paid-in capital ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
$474,376,855 $927,695,502 $564,413,476 $122,056,942
TOTAL NET ASSETS ============ ============ ============ ============
Net asset value and redemption price per share $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00
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<FN>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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<CAPTION>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
MONEY MARKET FUNDS
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1995
MONEY MARKET
FUND
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INVESTMENT INCOME (Note 2): $98,415,963
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EXPENSES (Notes 2, 3 and 5):
Investment advisory fee 7,225,557
Distribution fees 152,873
Professional fees 48,970
Custodial fee 60,686
Shareholder servicing agent fees 450,637
Marketing expenses 102,871
Amortization of deferred organization expenses --
Registration, filing fees and other expenses 398,210
Less:
Waived investment advisory fee --
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NET EXPENSES 8,439,804
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME $89,976,159
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RATIO OF TOTAL EXPENSES TO TOTAL INVESTMENT INCOME 8.6%
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<FN>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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<CAPTION>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
MONEY MARKET FUNDS
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
For the Year Ended December 31, 1995
MICHIGAN
TREASURY TAX-EXEMPT TAX-EXEMPT
GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET MONEY MARKET MONEY MARKET
FUND FUND FUND FUND
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
INVESTMENT INCOME (Note 2): $26,262,034 $42,755,302 $21,196,396 $3,921,289
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------
EXPENSES (Notes 2, 3 and 5):
Investment advisory fee 1,987,590 3,248,535 2,458,246 496,026
Distribution fees 34,919 53,755 44,226 10,466
Professional fees 48,970 48,970 48,970 48,970
Custodial fee 8,370 12,919 41,886 11,132
Shareholder servicing agent fees 60,644 298,599 86,193 82,305
Marketing expenses 36,670 41,925 42,552 34,396
Amortization of deferred organization expenses -- 8,021 -- 8,277
Registration, filing fees and other expenses 82,327 128,542 173,183 54,166
Less:
Waived investment advisory fee -- -- -- (61,221)
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------
NET EXPENSES 2,259,490 3,841,266 2,895,256 684,517
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME $24,002,544 $38,914,036 $18,301,140 $3,236,772
=========== =========== =========== ==========
RATIO OF TOTAL EXPENSES TO TOTAL INVESTMENT INCOME 8.6% 9.0% 13.7% 17.5%
=========== =========== =========== ==========
<FN>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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<CAPTION>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
MONEY MARKET FUNDS
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
MONEY MARKET FUND GOVERNMENT FUND
----------------- ---------------
Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended
Dec. 31, 1995 Dec. 31, 1994 Dec. 31, 1995 Dec. 31, 1994
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income $ 89,976,159 $ 54,437,913 $ 24,002,544 $ 15,570,185
Distributions to shareholders from net investment
income (89,976,159) (54,437,913) (24,002,544) (15,570,185)
---------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------
Net increase in net assets from operations -- -- -- --
---------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------
FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (at $1.00 per share):
Proceeds from shares sold 15,430,620,141 11,950,595,231 7,866,220,550 4,177,408,097
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of
distributions to shareholders 20,938,255 15,065,218 5,511,007 3,599,166
---------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------
15,451,558,396 11,965,660,449 7,871,731,557 4,181,007,263
Less: payments for shares redeemed (15,134,903,898) (11,969,313,007) (7,818,562,738) (4,106,464,145)
---------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital
share transactions 316,654,498 (3,652,558) 53,168,819 74,543,118
---------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS 316,654,498 (3,652,558) 53,168,819 74,543,118
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year 1,323,040,316 1,326,692,874 421,208,036 346,664,918
---------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------
End of year $ 1,639,694,814 $ 1,323,040,316 $ 474,376,855 $ 421,208,036
================ ================ =============== ===============
<FN>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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<CAPTION>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
MONEY MARKET FUNDS
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (Continued)
TREASURY TAX-EXEMPT MICHIGAN TAX-EXEMPT
MONEY MARKET FUND MONEY MARKET FUND MONEY MARKET FUND
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended
Dec. 31, 1995 Dec. 31, 1994 Dec. 31, 1995 Dec. 31, 1994 Dec. 31, 1995 Dec. 31, 1994
------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
FROM OPERATIONS:
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net investment income $ 38,914,036 $ 23,209,709 $ 18,301,140 $ 12,879,849 $ 3,236,772 $ 1,621,567
Distributions to
shareholders from net
investment income (38,914,036) (23,209,709) (18,301,140) (12,879,849) (3,236,772) (1,621,567)
--------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- ------------- -------------
Net increase in net
assets from operations -- -- -- -- -- --
--------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- ------------- -------------
FROM CAPITAL SHARE
TRANSACTIONS
(at $1.00 per share):
Proceeds from
shares sold 6,284,582,300 3,163,540,997 2,777,275,094 3,097,740,398 293,836,102 229,739,020
Net asset value of
shares issued in
reinvestment of
distributions to
shareholders 5,449,979 6,513,927 2,421,757 2,353,656 2,029,545 1,022,699
--------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- ------------- -------------
6,290,032,279 3,170,054,924 2,779,696,851 3,100,094,054 295,865,647 230,761,719
Less: payments for
shares redeemed (6,148,030,955) (3,239,233,694) (2,766,019,376) (3,048,064,052) (252,448,579) (204,679,038)
--------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- ------------- -------------
Net increase (decrease)
in net assets from
capital share
transactions 142,001,324 (69,178,770) 13,677,475 52,030,002 43,417,068 26,082,681
--------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- ------------- -------------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE)
IN NET ASSETS 142,001,324 (69,178,770) 13,677,475 52,030,002 43,417,068 26,082,681
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year 785,694,178 854,872,948 550,736,001 498,705,999 78,639,874 52,557,193
--------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- ------------- -------------
End of year $ 927,695,502 $ 785,694,178 $ 564,413,476 $ 550,736,001 $ 122,056,942 $ 78,639,874
=============== =============== =============== =============== ============= =============
<FN>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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<CAPTION>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
WOODWARD MONEY MARKET FUND
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 1995
Amortized
Cost
Description Face Amount (Note 2)
----------- ----------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS -- 16.98%
Allstate Life Insurance Co. Master Note, 5.93%,
1/2/96 $ 5,000,000 $ 5,000,000
American General Finance, Inc. Master Note, 5.85%,
1/2/96 15,000,000 15,000,000
Commonwealth Life Insurance Co. Master Note, 6.03%,
1/2/96 5,000,000 5,000,000
Peoples Security Life Insurance Co. Master Note,
6.03%, 1/2/96 5,000,000 5,000,000
Sun Life Insurance Co. of America Master Note,
6.13%, 1/2/96 10,000,000 10,000,000
Transamerica Finance Group, Inc. Master Note,
5.85%, 1/2/96 25,000,000 25,000,000
NationsBank Capital Markets, Inc., Revolving
Repurchase Agreement, 6.00%, 1/2/96 (secured by
various U.S. Treasury obligations with maturities
ranging from 2/15/96 through 11/15/05 at various
interest rates ranging from 0.00% to 12.375%, all
held at Chemical Bank) 56,503,093 56,503,093
Nomura Securities International, Inc., Revolving
Repurchase Agreement, 6.00%, 1/2/96 (secured by
various U.S. Treasury obligations with maturities
ranging from 1/18/96 through 9/10/02 at various
interest rates ranging from 0.00% to 8.26%, all
held at the Bank of New York) 77,000,000 77,000,000
Salomon Brothers, Revolving Repurchase Agreement,
5.93%, 1/2/96 (secured by various U.S. Treasury
Strips with maturities ranging from 2/15/96
through 11/15/05 and U.S. Treasury Notes, 5.50%,
11/15/98, all held at Chemical Bank) 73,407,000 73,407,000
Yamaichi, Revolving Repurchase Agreement, 6.00%,
1/2/96 (secured by various U.S. Treasury
obligations with maturities ranging from 12/31/95
through 8/15/05 at various interest rates ranging
from 0.00% to 11.625%, all held at Chemical Bank) 4,000,000 4,000,000
--------------
275,910,093
--------------
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS -- 4.52%
Federal Farm Credit Bank, 5.60%, 7/1/96 13,950,000 13,930,941
Federal Home Loan Bank:
5.63%, 6/26/96 12,000,000 11,992,746
5.98%, 8/14/96 5,000,000 5,000,000
Federal National Mortgage Assn. Deb., 8.75%,
6/10/96 2,000,000 2,025,084
Federal National Mortgage Assn. Medium Term Note:
5.97%, 5/16/96 4,000,000 4,002,877
5.71%, 6/10/96 9,000,000 8,994,375
Student Loan Marketing Assn., 6.05%, 6/30/96 27,500,000 27,528,471
--------------
73,474,494
--------------
COMMERCIAL PAPER -- 44.37%
Abbey National North America, 5.64%, 3/6/96 29,980,000 29,677,951
Accor, 5.74%, 2/15/96 8,000,000 7,943,000
AESOP Funding Corp., 5.82%, 1/22/96 15,000,000 14,949,250
Allomon Funding Corp.:
5.78%, 1/12/96 10,000,000 9,982,369
5.77%, 1/25/96 10,135,000 10,096,149
Alpine Securitization Corp., 5.76%, 2/13/96 8,000,000 7,945,342
American Express Credit Corp., 5.69%, 2/27/96 20,000,000 19,821,400
Avnet, Inc., 5.72%, 2/16/96 7,500,000 7,445,567
B.A.T. Capital Corp., 5.77%, 1/23/96 10,000,000 9,964,861
Barton Capital Corp., 5.80%, 1/26/96 17,000,000 16,931,764
Bass Finance (C.I.) Ltd., 5.71%, 2/14/96 10,815,000 10,740,052
BCI Funding Corp., 5.74%, 2/9/96 19,980,000 19,856,623
BEAL Cayman Ltd., 5.73%, 2/23/96 19,980,000 19,812,923
Clipper Receivables Corp., 5.76%, 1/17/96 20,000,000 19,948,889
Corporate Receivables Corp., 5.81%, 1/5/96 17,000,000 16,989,026
Echlin, Inc., 5.76%, 1/18/96 15,000,000 14,959,342
Eksportfinans A/S, 5.54%, 1/8/96 6,060,000 6,053,484
Electronic Data Systems Corp., 5.56%, 3/21/96 5,000,000 4,939,000
Engelhard Corp., 5.75%, 1/19/96 10,970,000 10,938,571
English China Clays PLC:
5.78%, 1/22/96 10,000,000 9,966,400
5.73%, 2/20/96 10,000,000 9,921,111
5.70%, 3/1/96 10,254,000 10,157,442
Enterprise Funding Corp.:
5.76%, 1/12/96 6,451,000 6,439,666
5.76%, 1/16/96 13,072,000 13,040,652
5.76%, 2/9/96 9,000,000 8,944,230
Explorer Pipeline Co.:
5.76%, 1/24/96 7,775,000 7,746,487
5.78%, 1/30/96 10,500,000 10,451,365
5.72%, 2/16/96 10,000,000 9,927,422
Franklin Resources, Inc., 5.73%, 2/20/96 8,000,000 7,936,889
Greenwich Funding Corp.:
5.76%, 1/8/96 10,000,000 9,988,819
5.78%, 1/11/96 10,000,000 9,983,972
Halifax Building Society, 5.77%, 1/3/96 10,000,000 9,996,794
Hercules, Inc., 5.60%, 6/21/96 10,000,000 9,739,611
International Lease Finance Corp., 5.76%, 1/9/96 12,730,000 12,713,734
International Securitization Corp.:
5.78%, 2/2/96 17,000,000 16,913,111
5.52%, 6/10/96 9,530,000 9,300,277
New Center Asset Trust, 5.78%, 1/31/96 20,000,000 19,904,167
Pacific Dunlop Holdings, Inc., 5.75%, 2/21/96 10,000,000 9,919,250
Pacific Dunlop Ltd., 5.67%, 1/23/96 5,000,000 4,982,736
Pooled Accounts Receivable Capital Corp.:
5.83%, 1/9/96 11,000,000 10,985,773
6.02%, 1/25/96 10,160,000 10,119,360
Preferred Receivables Funding Corp.:
5.73%, 2/2/96 15,975,000 15,894,060
5.75%, 2/21/96 8,050,000 7,984,996
Premium Funding, Inc.:
5.78%, 2/7/96 10,113,000 10,053,235
5.79%, 2/14/96 11,162,000 11,083,556
Ranger Funding Corp., 5.75%, 1/12/96 13,000,000 12,977,199
San Paolo U.S. Financial Co., 5.68%, 3/15/96 10,970,000 10,843,498
Sheffield Receivables Corp., 5.73%, 2/1/96 12,980,000 12,916,290
St. Michael Finance Ltd.:
5.75%, 2/20/96 9,272,000 9,198,597
5.64%, 3/5/96 5,694,000 5,637,516
5.64%, 3/8/96 10,000,000 9,896,150
Sunbelt-Dix, Inc.:
5.76%, 1/30/96 4,000,000 3,981,537
5.79%, 2/13/96 11,980,000 11,897,721
5.71%, 3/5/96 12,000,000 11,879,467
5.67%, 3/25/96 5,250,000 5,181,400
Sweden (Kingdom of):
5.71%, 2/16/96 15,000,000 14,891,325
5.72%, 3/1/96 6,980,000 6,914,039
5.73%, 3/12/96 10,000,000 9,888,175
TI Group, Inc., 5.70%, 3/4/96 17,000,000 16,832,210
U.S. Borax & Chemical Corp., 5.73%, 2/1/96 5,000,000 4,975,458
Windmill Funding Corp.:
6.02%, 1/16/96 10,000,000 9,975,000
5.82%, 1/24/96 15,000,000 14,944,417
WMX Technologies, Inc., 5.50%, 9/9/96 15,480,000 14,905,692
--------------
720,826,369
--------------
NOTES -- 17.27%
American Express Centurion Bank, 5.82%, A/R,
1/17/96 15,000,000 15,000,652
Associates Corp. of North America Debenture, 7.50%,
10/15/96 28,850,000 29,222,978
Associates Corp. of North America Euro Dollar
Debenture, 10.50%, 3/12/96 7,378,000 7,424,686
Boatmens National Bank of St. Louis, 6.00%, A/R,
6/12/96 20,000,000 20,000,000
Comerica Bank, 5.70%, 9/3/96 13,000,000 12,991,077
First Bank, NA, 5.96%, 3/4/96 27,500,000 27,499,558
First Union National Bank N. C., 5.76%, 2/2/96 5,000,000 5,000,000
Ford Motor Credit Co. Medium Term Notes:
6.25%, A/R, 5/10/96 12,000,000 12,013,087
14.00%, 7/5/96 5,000,000 5,198,163
9.10%, 7/18/96 5,000,000 5,083,739
Huntington National Bank, 5.67%, A/R, 8/29/96 30,000,000 29,988,082
J.P. Morgan, 5.75%, 8/7/96 29,980,000 29,986,992
PNC Bank, 5.65%, 9/18/96 20,000,000 19,996,215
Seattle First National Bank, 5.51%, 6/14/96 10,000,000 10,000,000
Smithkline Beecham Corp., 5.25%, 1/16/96 2,425,000 2,423,784
Society National Bank Cleveland Ohio Medium Term
Note, 6.875%, 10/15/96 23,500,000 23,683,821
Trust Company Bank, 6.50%, 3/21/96 25,000,000 24,994,577
-----------
280,507,411
-----------
CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT -- 15.44%
Bayerische Landesbank Girozentrale, 6.00%, 9/12/96 10,000,000 10,000,000
Bayerische Vereinsbank AG, 5.95%, 7/22/96 29,980,000 29,980,000
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, 5.95%, 10/23/96 24,980,000 24,980,000
Dresdner Bank AG, 7.00%, 2/5/96 15,000,000 15,000,000
Harris Trust & Savings Bank, 5.72%, 2/29/96 14,975,000 14,975,000
National Westminster Bank PLC, 5.83%, 1/12/96 15,000,000 15,000,045
PNC Bank Corp., 5.74%, 9/30/96 20,000,000 19,985,384
Royal Bank of Canada:
6.60%, 4/3/96 2,980,000 2,980,399
6.55%, 4/9/96 8,000,000 8,000,000
Societe Generale:
7.05%, 2/14/96 20,000,000 20,000,000
6.80%, 3/1/96 5,000,000 5,000,000
Toronto-Dominion Bank, Euro:
6.80%, 3/11/96 24,980,000 24,987,939
5.84%, 11/7/96 30,000,000 30,000,000
Wachovia Bank of Georgia, NA, 5.85%, 1/10/96 10,000,000 10,000,000
Wachovia Bank of North Carolina, 7.13%, 1/26/96 20,000,000 19,997,687
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250,886,454
--------------
TIME DEPOSIT -- 1.42%
Mitsubishi Bank, 12.00%, 1/2/96 23,000,000 23,000,000
--------------
23,000,000
--------------
TOTAL INVESTMENTS $1,624,604,821
==============
<FN>
A/R -- Adjustable Rate
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<CAPTION>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
WOODWARD GOVERNMENT FUND
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 1995
Amortized Cost
Description Face Amount (Note 2)
----------- ----------- --------------
<S> <C> <C>
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS -- 45.05%
NationsBank Capital Markets, Inc., Revolving
Repurchase Agreement, 6.00%, 1/2/96 (secured by
various U.S. Treasury obligations with maturities
ranging from 2/15/96 through 11/15/05 at various
interest rates ranging from 0.00% to 12.375%, all
held at Chemical Bank) $73,569,000 $ 73,569,000
Nomura Securities International, Inc., Revolving
Repurchase Agreement, 6.00% 1/2/96 (secured by
various U.S. Treasury obligations with maturities
ranging from 1/18/96 through 9/10/02 at various
interest rates ranging from 0.00% to 8.26%, all
held at the Bank of New York) 23,000,000 23,000,000
Yamaichi, Revolving Repurchase Agreement, 6.00%,
1/2/96 (secured by various U.S. Treasury
obligations with maturities ranging from 12/31/95
through 8/15/05 at various interest rates ranging
from 0.00% to 11.625%, all held at Chemical Bank) 115,000,000 115,000,000
------------
211,569,000
------------
U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY OBLIGATIONS -- 54.95%
U.S. Treasury Securities -- 4.28%
U.S. Treasury Notes:
4.375%, 8/15/96 5,000,000 4,957,174
7.000%, 9/30/96 15,000,000 15,150,150
------------
20,107,324
------------
Agency Obligations -- 50.67%
Federal Farm Credit Bank:
5.78%, A/R, 2/9/96 25,000,000 24,998,664
6.61%, 4/12/96 4,000,000 4,006,934
6.39%, 4/17/96 10,000,000 10,022,719
5.59%, A/R, 6/7/96 10,000,000 9,998,338
5.60%, 11/1/96 10,000,000 10,002,747
Federal Home Loan Bank:
6.85%, 2/28/96 24,000,000 24,012,415
6.30%, 3/1/96 2,500,000 2,474,042
5.05%, 6/7/96 6,000,000 5,983,328
5.90%, 7/25/96 5,000,000 5,000,000
5.98%, 8/14/96 19,000,000 19,000,000
6.00%, 8/16/96 2,000,000 2,000,411
4.84%, 8/26/96 5,000,000 4,976,737
5.77%, 11/20/96 10,000,000 9,998,229
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.79%, 2/20/96 15,000,000 14,999,678
Federal National Mortgage Assn., 5.58% 2/21/96 8,400,000 8,334,074
Federal National Mortgage Assn. Medium Term Note:
5.50%, A/R, 1/26/96 25,000,000 24,998,973
5.71%, 6/10/96 5,000,000 4,998,939
5.50%, 6/12/96 18,000,000 17,969,843
Student Loan Marketing Assn.:
6.13%, A/R, 6/30/96 12,500,000 12,490,660
6.06%, A/R, 7/1/96 11,700,000 11,700,000
6.05%, A/R, 10/4/96 10,000,000 10,000,000
------------
237,966,731
------------
TOTAL INVESTMENTS $469,643,055
============
<FN>
A/R -- Adjustable Rate
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<CAPTION>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
WOODWARD TREASURY MONEY MARKET FUND
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 1995
Amortized Cost
Description Face Amount (Note 2)
----------- ----------- -------------
<S> <C> <C>
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS -- 82.74%
Aubrey Langston, Revolving Repurchase Agreement,
5.92%, 1/2/96 (secured by various U.S. Treasury
obligations with maturities ranging from 8/31/97
through 11/15/05 at various interest rates
ranging from 4.75% to 13.75%, all held at
Chemical Bank) $43,000,000 $ 43,000,000
Bear Stearns & Co., Inc., Revolving Repurchase
Agreement, 5.82%, 1/2/96 (secured by various U.S.
Treasury obligations with maturities ranging from
5/15/96 through 8/15/23 at various interest rates
ranging from 0.00% to 8.875%, all held at the
Custodial Trust Co.) 215,000,000 215,000,000
Daiwa Securities America, Inc., Revolving
Repurchase Agreement, 5.90%, 1/2/96 (secured by
various U.S. Treasury obligations with maturities
ranging from 4/30/96 through 11/15/01 at various
interest rates ranging from 0.00% to 15.75%, all
held at the Bank of New York) 43,000,000 43,000,000
First Boston, Inc., Revolving Repurchase Agreement,
5.85%, 1/2/96 (secured by various U.S. Treasury
Notes with maturities ranging from 11/15/96
through 2/15/03 at various interest rates ranging
from 4.375% to 6.25%, all held at Chemical Bank) 36,000,000 36,000,000
Lehman Brothers, Inc., Revolving Repurchase
Agreement, 5.92%, 1/2/96 (secured by U.S.
Treasury Note, 5.875%, 7/31/97, held at Chemical
Bank) 43,000,000 43,000,000
Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc., Revolving Repurchase
Agreement, 5.87%, 1/2/96 (secured by U.S.
Treasury Note, 6.125%, 5/31/97, held at the Bank
of New York) 43,000,000 43,000,000
NationsBank Capital Markets, Inc., Revolving
Repurchase Agreement, 6.00%, 1/2/96 (secured by
various U.S. Treasury obligations with maturities
ranging from 2/15/96 through 11/15/05 at various
interest rates ranging from 0.00% to 12.375%, all
held at Chemical Bank) 216,533,000 216,533,000
Nikko Securities Co. International, Inc., Revolving
Repurchase Agreement, 5.90%, 1/2/96 (secured by
various U.S. Treasury obligations with maturities
ranging from 7/31/96 through 8/15/00 at various
interest rates ranging from 0.00% to 8.75%, all
held at the Bank of New York) 40,000,000 40,000,000
Nomura Securities International, Inc., Revolving
Repurchase Agreement, 5.96%, 1/2/96 (secured by
various U.S. Treasury obligations with maturities
ranging from 8/31/97 through 5/15/01 at various
interest rates ranging from 0.00% to 6.00%, all
held at the Bank of New York) 40,000,000 40,000,000
Sanwa BGK Securities Co., L.P., Revolving
Repurchase Agreement, 5.90%, 1/2/96 (secured by
U.S. Treasury Note, 5.50%, 11/15/98, held at the
Bank of New York) 43,000,000 43,000,000
------------
762,533,000
------------
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS -- 17.26%
U.S. Treasury Securities -- 17.26%
Principal Strip from U.S. Treasury Bond due
5/15/96 5,000,000 4,897,685
U.S. Treasury Bill, 6.26%, 3/7/96 3,000,000 2,965,955
U.S. Treasury Notes:
4.000%, 1/31/96 8,000,000 7,988,924
4.625%, 2/15/96 10,000,000 9,976,935
7.875%, 2/15/96 35,000,000 35,049,857
7.500%, 2/29/96 15,000,000 15,016,012
5.500%, 4/30/96 20,000,000 19,970,088
5.875%, 5/31/96 10,000,000 10,001,983
7.875%, 7/15/96 2,000,000 2,021,778
6.125%, 7/31/96 7,000,000 7,013,918
7.875%, 7/31/96 4,000,000 4,046,593
4.375%, 8/15/96 14,000,000 13,873,585
8.000%, 10/15/96 15,000,000 15,256,312
4.375%, 11/15/96 5,000,000 4,943,974
7.250%, 11/15/96 6,000,000 6,086,851
------------
159,110,450
------------
TOTAL INVESTMENTS $921,643,450
============
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
WOODWARD TAX-EXEMPT MONEY MARKET FUND
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 1995
Amortized
Interest Cost
Description Rating* Rate*** Face Amount (Note 2)
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Alabama -- 1.05%
Alabama HFA Mulit-Family CP:
12/1/13 VMIG 1 3.50% $ 3,200,000 $ 3,200,000
12/1/13 VMIG 1 3.60% 2,700,000 2,700,000
Alaska -- 7.97%
Anchorage Electric Utilities (MBIA Insured)
12/1/15 Aaa 7.63% 11,100,000 11,423,545
Valdez Marine Terminal--Arco Transportation:
CP, 5/1/31 VMIG 1 3.50% 8,000,000 8,000,000
CP, 5/1/31 VMIG 1 3.55% 3,900,000 3,900,000
CP, 5/1/31 VMIG 1 3.75% 1,700,000 1,700,000
VRDB, 5/1/31 VMIG 1 3.50% 8,000,000 8,000,000
Valdez Marine Terminal--Exxon Pipeline Co. VRDB,
10/1/25 P 1 5.95% 12,000,000 12,000,000
Arizona -- 1.00%
Chandler IDR VRDB--Parsons Municipal Services,
12/15/09 A 1+ 4.25% 3,600,000 3,600,000
Maricopa Co. School District GO Unlimited Tax Series
A, 7/1/96 Aa 3.75% 2,000,000 2,000,952
Colorado -- 2.87%
Adams Co. IDR VRDB--City View Park, 12/1/15 A 1+ 5.20% 3,000,000 3,000,000
Englewood HFA Multi-Family VRDN--Mark Project,
12/15/97 A 1+ 5.25% 2,000,000 2,000,000
Lakewood Multi-Family Housing (FGIC Insured)
VRDB--St. Moritz & Diamond Head, 10/1/07 VMIG 1 4.00% 8,250,000 8,250,000
Moffat Co. PCR VRDB, 7/1/10 VMIG 1 4.65% 3,000,000 3,000,000
Delaware -- 1.35%
Delaware EDC VRDB--Hospital Billing Series B, 12/1/15 VMIG 1 5.25% 7,600,000 7,600,000
Florida -- 1.58%
Florida GO Unlimited Tax, 7/1/08 Aaa 7.20% 3,270,000 3,355,215
Florida HFA Multi-Family (MBIA Insured) VRDB--Lake
Northdale, 6/1/07 Aaa 3.75% 5,595,000 5,595,000
Georgia -- 2.56%
Cobb Co. Housing Multi-Family VRDB--Pittco Frey
Associates Project, 6/1/23 VMIG 1 5.20% 5,900,000 5,900,000
College Park IDR VRDB-- Marriott Corp., 8/1/15 Aa 3 6.10% 1,200,000 1,200,000
Fulton Co. Development IDR VRDN--Palisades West Ltd.,
9/1/96 Aaa 5.15% 2,235,000 2,235,000
Georgia Municipal Gas Authority--Southern Portfolio I
Project, 4/1/96 VMIG 1 3.75% 5,100,000 5,100,000
Hawaii -- 2.41%
Hawaii Dept. of Budget & Finance Mortgage:
VRDN--Kuakini Medical Center, 7/1/04 VMIG 1 3.75% 4,000,000 4,000,000
VRDB--Wilcox Memorial Hospital, 7/1/18 VMIG 1 5.95% 2,100,000 2,100,000
Hawaii State Housing Finance & Development Corp.
VRDB--Rental Housing Systems, 7/1/24 VMIG 1 5.15% 7,500,000 7,500,000
Illinois -- 8.50%
Chicago GO Tender Notes, 10/31/96 VMIG 1 3.75% 6,100,000 6,100,000
Chicago O'Hare International Airport--American
Airlines VRDB:
Series C, 12/1/17 P 1 6.10% 15,000,000 15,000,000
Series D, 12/1/17 P 1 6.10% 15,000,000 15,000,000
Illinois GO, 4/1/06 AA- 7.13% 1,000,000 1,022,317
Illinois State Sales Tax, 6/15/15 Aaa 7.63% 6,950,000 7,132,216
Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, VRDB 1/1/10 VMIG 1 5.05% 300,000 300,000
Northwest Suburban Municipal Joint Account (MBIA
Insured)--Water Agency Supply System, 5/1/03 Aaa 7.20% 3,440,000 3,490,557
Indiana -- 3.40%
Jasper Co. PCR CP--Northern Indiana Public Services,
11/1/16 VMIG 1 3.70% 2,000,000 2,000,000
Mt. Vernon PCR CP--General Electric Project,
12/1/04 P 1 3.50% 6,900,000 6,900,000
12/1/04 P 1 3.70% 2,790,000 2,790,000
Rockport Pollution Control (AMBAC Insured)
VRDB--AEP Generating Co., 7/1/25 Aaa 5.95% 5,500,000 5,500,000
VRDB--Indiana Michigan Power Co., 6/1/25 Aaa 5.00% 2,000,000 2,000,000
Kansas -- 1.18%
Olathe GO Unlimited Tax, 5/1/96 MIG 1 4.50% 6,700,000 6,700,000
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Kentucky -- 0.53%
Mason Co. PCR E. Kentucky Power VRDB--CFC Power
National Rural Utilities B-1, 10/15/14 P 1 4.65% 3,000,000 3,000,000
Maryland -- 1.06%
Baltimore PCR VRDN-- SCM Plants, 2/1/00 A 1+ 5.10% 6,000,000 6,000,000
Michigan -- 12.87%
Clinton Township EDC (MBIA Insured) VRDB Sisters of
Charity St. Joseph, 5/1/13 VMIG 1 5.00% 300,000 300,000
Dearborn EDC VRDB--Oakbrook Common:
3/1/23 A 1 5.10% 2,300,000 2,300,000
3/1/25 A 1 5.10% 200,000 200,000
Delta Co. EDC--Mead Escanaba Paper:
Series D, 12/1/23 P 1 6.00% 4,200,000 4,200,000
Series F, 12/1/23 P 1 6.10% 4,300,000 4,300,000
Farmington Hills EDR VRDB--Brookfield Building
Associates, 11/1/10 A 1 5.20% 2,000,000 2,000,000
Grand Rapids EDC VRDB--Amway, 12/1/06 A 1 5.10% 3,600,000 3,600,000
Ingham Co. EDC VRDB--Martin Luther Memorial Home,
Inc., 4/1/22 A 1+ 5.20% 5,870,000 5,870,000
Kent Hospital VRDB--Butterworth Hospital, 1/15/20 VMIG 1 5.40% 2,600,000 2,600,000
Meridian Limited Obligation EDC VRDN--Service
Merchandise Co., 12/15/99 A 1+ 4.00% 500,000 500,000
Michigan State Building Authority, 10/1/96 AA- 3.75% 5,000,000 5,005,297
Michigan State Hospital VRDB--Hospital Equipment Loan
Program:
12/1/23 VMIG 1 5.20% 1,600,000 1,600,000
12/1/23 VMIG 1 5.20% 8,900,000 8,900,000
Michigan State Hospital VRDB--Mt. Clemens Hospital,
8/15/15 VMIG 1 5.00% 4,600,000 4,600,000
Michigan State HDA VRDB:
Laurel Valley, 12/1/07 VMIG 1 5.10% 400,000 400,000
Shoal Creek, 10/1/07 VMIG 1 5.10% 2,800,000 2,800,000
Michigan State Job Development Authority
VRDB--Gordon Food Service, 8/1/15 Aaa 5.00% 5,800,000 5,800,000
PCR VRDB--Mazda Motor Corp., 10/1/08 VMIG 1 5.25% 4,500,000 4,500,000
Michigan State Strategic Fund VRDB--Allen Group, Inc.
11/1/25 VMIG 1 5.00% 400,000 400,000
University of Michigan Hospital VRDB:
12/1/19 VMIG 1 5.90% 1,200,000 1,200,000
12/1/27 VMIG 1 5.90% 11,610,000 11,610,000
Minnesota -- 1.60%
Hennepin Co. GO, 12/1/06 VMIG 1 5.15% 5,000,000 5,000,000
Rochester GO Various Sales Tax, 11/1/99 **N/R 5.00% 100,000 100,000
St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority VRDB,
12/1/12 A 1+ 3.80% 3,900,000 3,900,000
Mississippi -- 1.45%
Perry Co. PCR VRDB--Leaf River Forest, 10/1/12 P 1 5.30% 8,200,000 8,200,000
Missouri -- 1.44%
Independence Water Utility Improvements CP 11/1/16 VMIG 1 3.40% 2,400,000 2,400,000
Missouri State Environmental Improvement Energy
Research PCR--Union Electric Co.:
Series A, 6/1/14 P 1 4.00% 1,000,000 1,000,000
Series B, 6/1/14 P 1 4.00% 4,750,000 4,750,217
Nevada -- 2.64%
Clark Co. Airport Improvement (MBIA Insured) VRDB,
7/1/12 VMIG 1 5.15% 8,600,000 8,600,000
Clark Co. PCR VRDB--Nevada Power Co. 10/1/23 A 1+ 5.00% 6,300,000 6,300,000
New Hampshire -- 0.32%
New Hampshire IDR VRDB--Oerlikon-Burlhe USA, 7/1/13 A 1+ 3.75% 1,800,000 1,800,000
New Jersey -- 0.22%
Rutgers State University, 5/1/96 AA 4.25% 1,220,000 1,221,741
New York -- 1.95%
New York City GO (MBIA Insured) VRDB 8/15/22 VMIG 1 5.90% 11,000,000 11,000,000
North Carolina -- 2.67%
North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency--Power
System, 1/1/15 Aaa 7.75% 15,000,000 15,000,000
Ohio -- 2.40%
Cincinnati/Hamilton Co. EDR, 8/1/15 **N/R 3.90% 3,150,000 3,150,000
Columbus Electric System VRDB, 9/1/09 A 1 3.90% 1,400,000 1,400,000
Franklin Co. IDR VRDN--Capital South Community
Redevelopment, 12/1/05 **N/R 4.10% 700,000 700,000
Ohio Environmental Improvements CP, U.S. Steel Corp.,
5/1/11 P 1 5.50% 8,300,000 8,300,000
Oregon -- 2.41%
Medford Hospital VRDB--Rogue Valley Manor, 12/1/15 VMIG 1 5.20% 4,000,000 4,000,000
Port Morrow VRDB--General Elecitric, 10/1/13 P 1 6.00% 5,700,000 5,700,000
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation TRAN, 6/28/96 SP 1+ 4.25% 3,875,000 3,882,320
Pennsylvania -- 5.01%
Allegheny Co. Industrial Development VRDB--United
Jewish Federation:
Series B, 10/1/25 VMIG 1 5.25% 10,000,000 10,000,000
Series C, 10/1/15 VMIG 1 5.25% 1,100,000 1,100,000
Delaware Co. IDR (FGIC Insured) CP--Philadelphia
Electric, 12/1/12 VMIG 1 3.40% 2,400,000 2,400,000
Montgomery Co. Higher Education Health Authority
VRDB--Philadelphia Presbytery 7/1/25 VMIG 1 5.25% 5,000,000 5,000,000
Schuylkill Co. IDR VRDB--Westwood Energy 11/1/09 P 1 6.25% 6,800,000 6,800,000
Upper Allegheny Joint Sanitary Authority, 9/1/26 MIG 1 4.50% 3,000,000 3,001,004
South Carolina -- 2.57%
Richland Co. Schoold District TAN GO Unlimited Tax,
4/15/96 MIG 1 4.00% 8,300,000 8,305,660
South Carolina GO State Capital Improvement, 2/1/96 Aaa 7.30% 3,500,000 3,509,443
South Dakota -- 0.48%
South Dakota HDA, 5/1/96 Aa 1 3.90% 2,715,000 2,715,000
Tennessee -- 2.13%
Knox Co. Board IDR VRDB--Service Merchandise Co.,
Inc., 12/15/08 A 1+ 4.00% 800,000 800,000
Metropolitan Government Nashville & Davidson Co.,
6/15/06 AA 6.50% 6,000,000 6,142,843
Metropolitan Government Nashville & Davidson Co.,
VRDB--Nashville Apartments 9/1/15 Aa 3 5.15% 5,100,000 5,100,000
Texas -- 10.02%
Austin Utilities System CP, 4/9/96 P 1 3.65% 5,400,000 5,400,000
Houston Water & Sewer System (MBIA Insured) 12/1/16 Aaa 7.13% 3,000,000 3,150,445
North Central HCFA VRDB--YMCA Dallas 6/1/21 VMIG 1 5.65% 5,600,000 5,600,000
Texas Hospital Equipment Finance Council (MBIA
Insured) VRDN, 4/7/05 VMIG 1 5.45% 8,045,000 8,045,000
Texas Small Business IDR VRDB--Texas Public
Facilities Capital Access, 7/1/26 VMIG 1 5.20% 2,300,000 2,300,000
Texas State Higher Education Authority (FGIC Insured)
VRDB--Educational Equipment & Improvements, 12/1/25 VMIG 1 5.15% 2,510,000 2,510,000
Texas State Public Finance Authority:
10/1/96 Aa 6.40% 3,000,000 3,061,190
CP, 8/20/96 P 1 3.75% 5,000,000 5,000,000
Texas TRAN, 8/30/96 MIG 1 4.75% 12,750,000 12,812,314
Texas Transportation CP, 8/20/96 P 1 3.65% 5,000,000 5,000,000
Tyler Health Facilities Development Corp. CP--East
Texas Medical Center Regional Health, 11/1/25 VMIG 1 3.65% 3,700,000 3,700,000
Utah -- 3.01%
Intermountain Power Agency, 7/1/17 Aaa 7.75% 4,700,000 4,889,980
Salt Lake Co. PCR--VRDB--Pacific Corp. 2/1/08 P 1 5.95% 12,100,000 12,100,000
Vermont -- 1.87%
Vermont Educational Health Agency, 11/1/27 A 1+ 3.80% 5,975,000 5,975,000
Vermont Student Assistance Corp. VRDN, 1/1/04 VMIG 1 3.75% 4,600,000 4,600,000
Virginia -- 0.48%
Loudoun Co. IDR VRDB, 11/1/24 A 1 6.45% 2,700,000 2,700,000
Washington -- 1.88%
Port Townsend IDR VRDB--Townsend Paper Corp., 3/1/09 VMIG 1 5.15% 5,100,000 5,100,000
Seattle Municipal Light & Power Co., 11/1/15 VMIG 1 3.50% 5,500,000 5,500,000
West Virginia -- 0.48%
Raleigh Co. Health Care System VRDB, 9/1/06 VMIG 1 5.25% 2,700,000 2,700,000
Wisconsin -- 5.70%
Milwaukee School Order Notes Series B, 8/22/96 MIG 1 4.50% 15,000,000 15,046,050
Waukesha School District TRAN, 8/23/96 SP 1 4.25% 14,000,000 14,020,236
Wisconsin State Transportation Transit Improvements,
7/1/02 AAA 7.90% 3,000,000 3,123,465
Wyoming -- 1.42%
Lincoln Co. PCR VRDB--Pacificorp Project, 1/1/16 VMIG 1 3.40% 8,000,000 8,000,000
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS $564,592,007
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Investment Abbreviations
AMBAC -- AMBAC Indemnity Corp.
BIGI -- Bond Investors Guaranty Insurance Co.
CP -- Commercial Paper
EDC -- Economic Development Corporation
FGIC -- Financial Guaranty Insurance Company
FSA -- Financial Securities Assurance Corp.
GO -- General Obligation
HCF -- Health Care Facilities
HR -- Housing Revenue
HDA -- Housing Development Authority
HFA -- Housing Finance Authority
Individual Development & Export
IDA -- Authority
IDR -- Industrial Development Revenue
MBIA -- Municipal Bond Insurance Association
PCR -- Pollution Control Revenue
PFA -- Public Facilities Authority
TAN -- Tax Anticipation Note
TRAN -- Tax Revenue Anticipation Note
Unit Priced Daily Adjustable Tax
UPDATE -- Exempt Securities
VRDB -- Variable Rate Demand Bond
VRDN -- Variable Rate Demand Note
* Moody's when rated, otherwise Standard & Poor's.
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** N/R investment is not rated, yet deemed by the Investment Advisor as an
acceptable credit and having characteristics equivalent to obligations
rated AA or MIG 1 by Moody's, AA or A-1+ by Standard & Poor's.
*** Interest rates on variable rate securities are adjusted periodically based
on appropriate indexes. The interest rates shown are the rates in effect at
December 31, 1995.
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THE WOODWARD FUNDS
WOODWARD MICHIGAN TAX-EXEMPT MONEY MARKET FUND
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 1995
Amortized
Interest Cost
Description Rating* Rate*** Face Amount (Note 2)
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Michigan -- 99.24%
Ann Arbor EDC Ltd. Obligation VRDN--Webers
Industries, 5/1/00 **N/R 5.20% $ 930,000 $ 930,000
Bruce Township Hospital (MBIA Insured) VRDB--Sisters
of Charity St. Joseph:
Series A, 5/1/18 VMIG 1 3.70% 3,000,000 3,000,000
Series B, 5/1/18 VMIG 1 5.00% 800,000 800,000
Dearborn EDC Ltd. Obligation VRDB--Oakbrook Common,
3/1/25 A 1 5.10% 800,000 800,000
Delta Co. EDC--Mead Escanaba Paper Co.:
Series B, 12/1/23 P 1 3.60% 1,600,000 1,600,000
Series E, 12/1/23 P 1 6.10% 3,600,000 3,600,000
Detroit Downtown Development Authority
VRDB--Millender Center Project, 12/1/10 VMIG 1 5.30% 4,500,000 4,500,000
Detroit Sewage Disposal (MBIA Insured) Series B,
7/1/96 Aaa 5.00% 4,750,000 4,781,575
Detroit Tax Increment Revenue VRDB, 10/1/10 A 1 5.25% 4,200,000 4,200,000
Eaton Inter School District TAN, 4/4/96 **N/R 3.95% 1,245,000 1,245,299
Farmington Hills EDC Ltd. Obligation VRDB--Brookfield
Building Assn., L P, 11/1/10 A 1 5.20% 1,135,000 1,135,000
Ferndale Schools GO Unlimited Tax, 5/1/06 Aaa 7.00% 1,075,000 1,087,371
Flint Hospital Building Authority VRDB--Hurley
Medical Center, Series B, 7/1/15 VMIG 1 5.60% 5,000,000 5,000,000
Grand Traverse Hospital VRDB--Munson Medical Center
Series A, 12/1/15 Aaa 7.63% 1,000,000 1,050,748
Grosse Point Public Library TAN, 4/3/96 **N/R 3.60% 990,000 990,291
Holland EDC VRDB--Thrifty Holland, Inc., 3/1/13 A 1 3.90% 1,300,000 1,300,000
Ingham Co. EDC VRDB--Martin Luther Memorial Home,
Inc., 4/1/22 A 1+ 5.20% 500,000 500,000
Kalamazoo Co. EDC VRDB--Industrial & Economic
Development WBC Properties Ltd., 9/1/15 **N/R 5.60% 1,000,000 1,000,000
Kalamazoo Public Library TAN, 4/1/96 **N/R 3.60% 2,190,000 2,190,358
Kent Hospital VRDB--Butterworth Hospital Series A,
1/15/20 VMIG 1 5.40% 300,000 300,000
L'Anse Creuse Public Schools GO Unlimited Tax, 5/1/96 AA 5.75% 1,000,000 1,004,629
Leelanau Co. EDC Ltd. Obligation--American Community
Mutual Insurance Co., 6/15/06 **N/R 3.90% 1,060,000 1,060,000
Livonia EDC AMT VRDB--Foodland Distributors, 12/1/11 VMIG 1 5.20% 1,000,000 1,000,000
Macomb Township EDC Ltd. Obligation AMT VRDN--ACR
Industries, 1/1/03 VMIG 1 5.10% 1,050,000 1,050,000
Meridian EDC Ltd. Obligation VRDB--Hannah
Technologies, 11/15/14 A 1+ 4.25% 2,500,000 2,500,000
Michigan Municipal Bond Authority:
Series A, 5/3/96 SP 1+ 5.00% 2,000,000 2,004,832
Series B, 7/3/96 SP 1+ 4.50% 4,000,000 4,014,133
Michigan Public Power Agency (AMBAC Insured)--Belle
River Project, 1/1/96 Aaa 7.00% 3,000,000 3,000,000
Michigan State Building Authority:
Series I, 10/1/96 AA- 3.75% 2,000,000 2,000,000
University & College Improvements, 10/1/96 AA- 4.30% 5,235,000 5,253,942
University of Michigan Hospital, 12/1/96 Aaa 7.88% 665,000 702,565
Michigan State Comprehensive Transportation, 8/1/05 AA- 7.63% 1,940,000 1,951,707
Michigan State Hospital Henry Ford Health Series A,
11/15/96 Aa 4.00% 1,070,000 1,073,510
5/1/00 Aaa 7.35% 2,055,000 2,095,912
5/1/08 Aaa 8.00% 1,310,000 1,344,864
Michigan State Hospital VRDB--Hospital Equipment Loan
Program:
12/1/23 VMIG 1 5.20% 1,600,000 1,600,000
12/1/23 VMIG 1 5.20% 400,000 400,000
Michigan State HDA VRDB, 4/1/19 A+ 1 5.00% 1,000,000 1,000,000
Michigan State HDA Ltd. Obligation VRDB--
Laurel Valley, 12/1/07 VMIG 1 5.10% 800,000 800,000
Shoal Creek, 10/1/07 VMIG 1 5.10% 200,000 200,000
Michigan State Job Development Authority IDR:
VRDN--Sugar Sebewa, 9/1/00 Aa 3 5.15% 2,600,000 2,600,000
VRDN--Hitachi Metals, 1/1/04 Aa 3 4.00% 1,800,000 1,800,000
VRDB--Gordon Food Service, 8/1/15 Aaa 5.00% 2,200,000 2,200,000
Michigan State Job Development Authority PCR
VRDB--Mazda Motors Mfg. USA Corp., 10/1/08 VMIG 1 5.25% 1,500,000 1,500,000
Michigan State Strategic Fund IDR VRDB--Allen Group,
Inc., 11/1/25 VMIG 1 5.00% 600,000 600,000
Michigan State Strategic Fund PCR VRDN--Consumers
Power Co., 9/1/00 A 1+ 5.15% 3,000,000 3,000,000
Michigan State Strategic Fund Ltd. Obligation--
Environmental Research, Series B, 6/1/11 VMIG 1 4.35% 1,280,000 1,280,000
Michigan State Strategic Fund Ltd. Obligation AMT:
VRDN--Alpha Tech, Inc., 10/1/97 P 1 5.50% 6,000,000 6,000,000
VRDN--Michigan & Wayne Disposal Inc., 4/1/99 A 1 5.35% 1,500,000 1,500,000
VRDB--West Riverbank, 11/1/06 A 1 5.20% 1,100,000 1,100,000
VRDB--Dennenlease L C, 4/1/10 **N/R 5.15% 2,395,000 2,395,000
VRDB--Ironwood Plastics, Inc., 11/1/11 **N/R 5.15% 1,275,000 1,275,000
VRDB--Molmec Inc., 12/1/14 **N/R 5.35% 1,500,000 1,500,000
VRDB--CEC Products Co., 6/1/15 **N/R 5.35% 3,300,000 3,300,000
VRDB--Detroit Edison Co., 9/1/30 P 1 6.00% 5,000,000 5,000,000
Michigan State Strategic Fund Ltd. Obligation
VRDN--Freezer Services, 10/1/97 **N/R 5.30% 760,000 760,000
Michigan State Trunk Line Highway & Transit
Improvements:
7/1/96 AA- 7.00% 500,000 508,041
11/15/96 AA- 5.25% 500,000 506,136
Michigan State Underground Storage Tank VRDN, 12/1/04 VMIG 1 5.15% 2,900,000 2,900,000
Oakland Co. EDC--Corners Shopping Center, 8/1/15 A 1+ 4.10% 530,000 530,000
Oakland Co. EDC Ltd. Obligation AMT--Orchard Maple
Project, 11/15/16 **N/R 4.00% 615,000 615,000
Plymouth Township EDC VRDN--Key International
Manufacturing, Inc., 7/1/04 **N/R 4.00% 3,750,000 3,750,000
Van Buren Township EDC AMT VRDN--Daikin Clutch USA
Inc., 3/1/97 Aa 3 5.50% 3,000,000 3,000,000
University of Michigan Hospital VRDB:
12/1/19 VMIG 1 5.90% 2,800,000 2,800,000
12/1/27 VMIG 1 5.90% 790,000 790,000
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125,275,913
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PUERTO RICO -- 0.76%
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (FGIC Insured) GO
Unlimited Tax, 7/1/96 Aaa 7.80% 500,000 521,705
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority--Public
Education & Health Facilities, 7/1/12 Aaa 8.00% 425,000 439,854
961,559
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS $126,237,472
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Investment Abbreviations
AMBAC -- AMBAC Indemnity Corp.
BIGI -- Bond Investors Guaranty Insurance Co.
CP -- Commercial Paper
EDC -- Economic Development Corporation
EDR -- Economic Development Revenue
FGIC -- Financial Guaranty Insurance Company
FSA -- Financial Securities Assurance Corp.
GO -- General Obligation
HCFA -- Health Care Facilities
HR -- Housing Revenue
HDA -- Housing Development Authority
HFA -- Housing Finance Authority
IDA -- Industrial Development & Export Authority
IDR -- Industrial Development Revenue
MBIA -- Municipal Bond Insurance Association
PCR -- Pollution Control Revenue
PFA -- Public Facilities Authority
TAN -- Tax Anticipation Note
TRAN -- Tax Revenue Anticipation Note
UPDATE -- Unit Priced Daily Adjustable Tax-Exempt Securities
VRDB -- Variable Rate Demand Bond
VRDN -- Variable Rate Demand Note
* Moody's when rated, otherwise Standard & Poor's.
** N/R investment is not rated, yet deemed by the Investment Advisor as an
acceptable credit and having characteristics equivalent to obligations
rated AA or MIG 1 by Moody's, AA or A-1+ by Standard & Poor's.
*** Interest rates on variable rate securities are adjusted periodically based
on appropriate indexes. The interest rates shown are the rates in effect at
December 31, 1995.
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THE WOODWARD FUNDS
MONEY MARKET FUNDS
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 of which there were five money
market funds (Money Market Funds), as described below.
Woodward Money Market Fund
Woodward Government Fund
Woodward Treasury Money Market Fund
Woodward Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund
Woodward Michigan Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund
The Money Market Funds commenced operations on January 4, 1988, except
for the Michigan Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund and the Treasury Money Market
Fund, which commenced operations on January 23, 1991 and January 1, 1993,
respectively.
(2) Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed
by the Money Market Funds in 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
Pursuant to Rule 2a-7 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Money
Market Funds utilize the amortized cost method to determine the carrying value
of investment securities. Under this method, investment securities are valued
for both financial reporting and federal tax purposes at amortized cost and
any discount or premium is amortized from the date of acquisition to maturity.
The use of this method results in a carrying value which approximates market
value. Market value is determined based upon quoted market prices or dealer
quotes.
Investment security purchases and sales are accounted for on the 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 Bank (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.
The Tax-Exempt and Michigan Tax-Exempt Funds invest in a majority of
instruments whose stated maturity is greater than one year, but whose rate of
interest is readjusted no less frequently than annually, or which possess
demand features and may therefore be deemed to have a maturity equal to the
period remaining until the next interest adjustment date or the demand date,
whichever is longer.
Investment Income
Interest income is recorded daily on the accrual basis adjusted for
amortization of premium and accretion of discount. Premiums and discounts are
amortized/accreted as required by the Internal Revenue Code.
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.
Shareholder Dividends
On each business day except those holidays the New York Stock Exchange
(Exchange), NBD or its bank affiliates observe, net investment income is
declared as a dividend, at the close of the Exchange, to shareholders of
record at such close. Such dividends are paid monthly.
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 each series.
Expenses
Expenses are charged daily as a percentage of the respective Fund's net
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 funds or a change in expectations as to the level of
actual expenses.
(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 .025% of the aggregate average net assets invested in
the Money Market Funds' first $400 million and .005% of such assets in excess
of $400 million. Fees of FoM under the Distribution Agreement are allocated
among the Funds based on the relative net asset values. 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 Funds' 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 waived $61,221 of the
advisory fee for the Michigan Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund.
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.
(4) Investment Securities Transactions
Information with respect to investment securities and security
transactions is as follows:
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<CAPTION>
Michigan
Treasury Tax-Exempt Tax-Exempt
Money Market Government Money Market Money Market Money Market
Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Purchases $58,940,462,599 $5,440,529,005 $7,317,697,881 $2,744,829,205 $388,242,330
Sales & Maturities $58,634,036,261 $5,389,053,887 $7,177,784,932 $2,723,533,379 $337,049,476
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(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 each Fund's average net assets.
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<CAPTION>
Michigan
Treasury Tax-Exempt Tax-Exempt
Money Market Government Money Market Money Market Money Market
Effective Date Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Expense Rates:
January 1 0.50% 0.51% 0.53% 0.53% 0.69%
May 11 0.52% 0.51% 0.53% 0.53% 0.69%
November 9 0.52% 0.52% 0.53% 0.53% 0.69%
December 1 0.52% 0.52% 0.55% 0.53% 0.69%
NBD Advisory Fee:
Net Assets--
Up to $1.0 billion 0.45% 0.45% 0.45% 0.45% 0.50%
$1.0 to $2.0 billion 0.425% 0.425% 0.425% 0.425% 0.50%
Over $2.0 billion 0.40% 0.40% 0.40% 0.40% 0.50%
Amounts Paid:
Advisory Fee to NBD $7,225,557 $1,987,590 $3,248,535 $2,458,246 $496,026
Distribution Fee to FoM and Essex $ 152,873 $ 34,919 $ 53,755 $ 44,226 $ 10,466
Other Fees & Out of Pocket Expenses to NBD $ 341,111 $ 55,012 $ 150,481 $ 92,713 $ 30,134
Expenses Waived:
Advisory Fee to NBD -- -- -- -- $(61,221)
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(6) Portfolio Composition
Although the Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund has a diversified investment
portfolio, the Fund has investments in excess of 10% of its total investments
in the states of Michigan and Texas. The Michigan Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund
does not have a diversified portfolio since 99% of its investments are within
the state of Michigan. Such concentrations within particular states may subject
the funds more significantly to economic changes occurring within those states.
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THE WOODWARD FUNDS
MONEY MARKET FUNDS
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The Financial Highlights present a per share analysis of net investment
income and distributions from net investment income for the Money Market Funds.
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 Money Market Funds and other information for the periods presented.
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<CAPTION>
Money Market Fund
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Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended
Dec. 31, 1995 Dec. 31, 1994 Dec. 31, 1993 Dec. 31, 1992 Dec. 31, 1991
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net Investment Income $ 0.0549 $ 0.0378 $ 0.0281 $ 0.0347 $ 0.0579
Distributions From Net Investment Income $ (0.0549) $ (0.0378) $ (0.0281) $ (0.0347) $(0.0579)
Net Asset Value at Beginning and End of Year $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00
Total Return 5.63% 3.86% 2.85% 3.58% 5.95%
Ratios to Average Net Assets:
Expenses 0.51% 0.47% 0.49% 0.52% 0.50%
Net Investment Income 5.49% 3.78% 2.81% 3.47% 5.79%
Net Assets, End of Year
(in 000's) $1,639,695 $1,323,040 $1,326,693 $1,095,354 $775,521
<CAPTION>
Government Fund
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Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended
Dec. 31, 1995 Dec. 31, 1994 Dec. 31, 1993 Dec. 31, 1992 Dec. 31, 1991
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net Investment Income $ 0.0544 $ 0.0372 $ 0.0277 $ 0.0357 $ 0.0564
Distributions From Net Investment Income $(0.0544) $(0.0372) $(0.0277) $(0.0357) $(0.0564)
Net Asset Value at Beginning and End of Year $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00
Total Return 5.57% 3.77% 2.81% 3.63% 5.79%
Ratios to Average Net Assets:
Expenses 0.51% 0.51% 0.51% 0.51% 0.50%
Net Investment Income 5.44% 3.72% 2.77% 3.57% 5.64%
Net Assets, End of Year
(in 000's) $474,377 $421,208 $346,665 $261,614 $288,369
<FN>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
</TABLE>
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<CAPTION>
Treasury
Money Market Fund
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Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended
Dec. 31, 1995 Dec. 31, 1994 Dec. 31, 1993
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net Investment Income $ 0.0539 $ 0.0370 $ 0.0273
Distributions From Net Investment Income $(0.0539) $(0.0370) $(0.0273)
Net Asset Value at Beginning and End of Year $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00
Total Return 5.53% 3.77% 2.77%
Ratios to Average Net Assets:
Expenses 0.53% 0.50% 0.50%
Net Investment Income 5.39% 3.70% 2.73%
Net Assets, End of Year
(in 000's) $927,696 $785,694 $854,873
<CAPTION>
Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund
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Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended
Dec. 31, 1995 Dec. 31, 1994 Dec. 31, 1993 Dec. 31, 1992 Dec. 31, 1991
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net Investment Income $ 0.0335 $ 0.0242 $ 0.0196 $ 0.0264 $ 0.0422
Distributions From Net Investment Income $(0.0335) $(0.0242) $(0.0196) $(0.0264) $(0.0422)
Net Asset Value at Beginning and End of Year $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00
Total Return 3.41% 2.45% 1.98% 2.70% 4.30%
Ratios to Average Net Assets:
Expenses 0.53% 0.51% 0.51% 0.53% 0.52%
Net Investment Income 3.35% 2.42% 1.96% 2.64% 4.22%
Net Assets, End of Year
(in 000's) $564,413 $550,736 $498,706 $379,431 $227,808
<CAPTION>
Michigan Tax-Exempt
Money Market Fund
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Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Period Ended
Dec. 31, 1995 Dec. 31, 1994 Dec. 31, 1993 Dec. 31, 1992 Dec. 31, 1991
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net Investment Income $ 0.0329 $ 0.0235 $ 0.0181 $ 0.0237 $ 0.0353
Distributions From Net Investment Income $(0.0329) $(0.0235) $(0.0181) $(0.0237) $(0.0353)
Net Asset Value at Beginning and End of Period $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00
Total Return 3.32% 2.38% 1.83% 2.40% 3.83%(a)
Ratios to Average Net Assets:
Expenses 0.69% 0.67% 0.65% 0.64% 0.65%(a)
Net Investment Income 3.30% 2.35% 1.81% 2.37% 3.77%(a)
Expenses without fee waiver 0.76% 0.75% -- -- --
Net Investment Income without fee waiver 3.23% 2.28% -- -- --
Net Assets, End of Period
(in 000's) $122,057 $ 78,640 $ 52,557 $ 52,960 $ 38,885
<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.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To the Trustees and Shareholders of
The Woodward Money Market Funds:
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities,
including the portfolios of investments, of the Money Market Funds of THE
WOODWARD FUNDS (comprising, as indicated in Note 1, the Money Market,
Government, Treasury Money Market, Tax-Exempt Money Market and Michigan
Tax-Exempt Money Market Funds) as of December 31, 1995, and the related
statements of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in
net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the
financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended or
from inception (as indicated in Note 1) through December 31, 1995. 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. 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 each of the respective funds constituting the Money Market Funds of
The Woodward Funds as of December 31, 1995, the results of their operations for
the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the two years
in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five
years in the period then ended or 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.
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STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
April 15, 1996
for
CLASS I AND CLASS A SHARES OF THE:
WOODWARD GROWTH/VALUE FUND
WOODWARD OPPORTUNITY FUND
WOODWARD INTRINSIC VALUE FUND
WOODWARD CAPITAL GROWTH FUND
WOODWARD BALANCED FUND
WOODWARD INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
of
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
c/o NBD Bank
Transfer Agent
P.O. Box 7058
Troy, Michigan 48007-7058
(800) 688-3350
This Statement of Additional Information (the "Additional
Statement") is meant to be read in conjunction with The Woodward Funds'
Prospectuses dated April 15, 1996 pertaining to Class I and Class A classes of
shares of the Woodward Growth/Value Fund (the "Growth/Value Portfolio"),
Woodward Opportunity Fund (the "Opportunity Portfolio"), Woodward Intrinsic
Value Fund (the "Intrinsic Value Portfolio"), Woodward Capital Growth Fund
(the "Capital Growth Portfolio"), Woodward Balanced Fund (the "Balanced
Portfolio"), and Woodward International Equity Fund (the "International Equity
Portfolio") (each, a "Portfolio" and collectively, the "Portfolios"). Because
this Additional Statement is not itself a prospectus, no investment in shares
of the Portfolios should be made solely upon the information contained herein.
Copies of the Portfolios' Prospectuses may be obtained from any office of the
Co- Distributors by writing or calling the Co-Distributors or the Trust.
Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the same meanings as in the
Prospectuses.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Investment Objectives, Policies and Risk Factors................. 1
Additional Purchase and Redemption Information................... 16
Description of Shares............................................ 18
Additional Information Concerning Taxes.......................... 21
Management....................................................... 23
Independent Public Accountants................................... 29
Counsel.......................................................... 29
Additional Information on Performance............................ 29
Appendix A....................................................... A-1
Appendix B....................................................... B-1
Financial Statements............................................. FS-1
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INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES, POLICIES AND RISK FACTORS
The following policies supplement the Portfolios' respective
investment objectives and policies as set forth in their Prospectuses.
Additional Information on Portfolio Instruments
Attached to this Additional Statement is Appendix A which
contains descriptions of the rating symbols used by Rating Agencies for
securities in which the Portfolios may invest.
Portfolio Transactions
Subject to the general supervision of the Trust's Board of
Trustees, the Adviser is responsible for, makes decisions with respect to, and
places orders for all purchases and sales of portfolio securities for each
Portfolio.
The annualized portfolio turnover rate for each Portfolio is
calculated by dividing the lesser of purchases or sales of portfolio
securities for the reporting period by the monthly average value of the
portfolio securities owned during the reporting period. The calculation
excludes all securities, including options, whose maturities or expiration
dates at the time of acquisition are one year or less. Portfolio turnover of
the Portfolios may vary greatly from year to year as well as within a
particular year, and may be affected by cash requirements for redemption of
shares and by requirements which enable the Portfolios to receive favorable
tax treatment. Portfolio turnover will not be a limiting factor in making
portfolio decisions, and the Portfolios may engage in short term trading to
achieve their respective investment objectives.
Purchases of money market instruments by the Portfolios are
made from dealers, underwriters and issuers. The Portfolios currently do not
expect to incur any brokerage commission expense on such transactions because
money market instruments are generally traded on a "net" basis acting as
principal for their own accounts without a stated commission. The price of the
security, however, usually includes a profit to the dealer. Securities
purchased in underwritten offerings include a fixed amount of compensation to
the underwriter, generally referred to as the underwriter's concession or
discount. When securities are purchased directly from or sold directly to an
issuer, no commissions or discounts are paid.
Transactions on U.S. stock exchanges involve the payment of
negotiated brokerage commissions. On exchanges on which commissions are
negotiated, the cost of transactions may vary among different brokers.
Transactions in the over-the-
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counter market are generally on a net basis (i.e., without commission) through
dealers, or otherwise involve transactions directly with the issuer of an
instrument.
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995, the Growth/Value,
Opportunity, Intrinsic Value, Capital Growth, Balanced and International Equity
Portfolios paid brokerage commissions of $504,214, $866,286, $209,816,
$120,761, $81,178 and $72,856, respectively. For the fiscal years ended
December 31, 1994 and 1993, the Trust paid brokerage commissions of: (i)
$519,412 and $423,124 with respect to the Growth/Value Portfolio; (ii)
$683,613 and $330,962 with respect to the Opportunity Fund; and (iii) $325,912
and $320,121 with respect to the Intrinsic Value Portfolio. For the period
from the Capital Growth Portfolio's commencement of investment operations on
July 2, 1994 through December 31, 1994, the Capital Growth Portfolio paid
brokerage commissions of $27,188. For the period from the Balanced Portfolio's
commencement of investment operations on January 1, 1994 through December 31,
1994, the Balanced Portfolio paid brokerage commissions of $123,890. For the
period from the International Equity Portfolio's commencement of investment
operations on December 3, 1994 through December 31, 1994, the International
Equity Portfolio paid brokerage commissions of $4,492.
The Portfolios may participate, if and when practicable, in
bidding for the purchase of portfolio securities directly from an issuer in
order to take advantage of the lower purchase price available to members of a
bidding group. A Portfolio will engage in this practice, however, only when
the Adviser, in its sole discretion, believes such practice to be otherwise in
the Portfolio's interests.
The Advisory Agreement for the Portfolios provides that, in
executing portfolio transactions and selecting brokers or dealers, the Adviser
will seek to obtain the best overall terms available for each Portfolio. In
assessing the best overall terms available for any transaction, the Adviser
shall consider factors it deems relevant, including the breadth of the market
in the security, the price of the security, the financial condition and
execution capability of the broker or dealer, and the reasonableness of the
commission, if any, both for the specific transaction and on a continuing
basis. In addition, the Agreement authorizes the Adviser to cause a Portfolio
to pay a broker-dealer which furnishes brokerage and research services a
higher commission than that which might be charged by another broker-dealer
for effecting the same transaction, provided that the Adviser determines in
good faith that such commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the
brokerage and research services provided by such broker-dealer, viewed in
terms of either the particular transaction or the overall responsibilities of
the Adviser to the Portfolios. Such brokerage and research
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services might consist of reports and statistics relating to specific
companies or industries, general summaries of groups of stocks or bonds and
their comparative earnings and yields, or broad overviews of the stock, bond
and government securities markets and the economy.
Supplementary research information so received is in addition
to, and not in lieu of, services required to be performed by the Adviser and
does not reduce the advisory fees payable by the Portfolios. The Trustees will
periodically review any commissions paid by the Portfolios to consider whether
the commissions paid over representative periods of time appear to be
reasonable in relation to the benefits inuring to the Portfolios. It is
possible that certain of the supplementary research or other services received
will primarily benefit one or more other investment companies or other
accounts for which investment discretion is exercised by the Adviser.
Conversely, a Portfolio may be the primary beneficiary of the research or
services received as a result of portfolio transactions effected for such
other account or investment company.
The Trust will not execute portfolio transactions through,
acquire portfolio securities issued by, make savings deposits in or enter into
repurchase or reverse repurchase agreements with the Adviser, the
Co-Distributors or an affiliated person of any of them (as such term is
defined in the 1940 Act) acting as principal, except to the extent permitted
by the SEC or its staff. In addition, a Portfolio will not purchase securities
during the existence of any underwriting or selling group relating thereto of
which a Co-Distributor or the Adviser, or an affiliated person of either of
them, is a member, except to the extent permitted by the SEC or its staff.
Under certain circumstances, the Portfolios may be at a disadvantage because
of these limitations in comparison with other investment companies which have
similar investment objectives but are not subject to such limitations.
Investment decisions for each Portfolio are made independently
from those for the other Portfolios and for any other investment companies and
accounts advised or managed by the Adviser. Such other investment companies
and accounts may also invest in the same securities as the Portfolios. To the
extent permitted by law, the Adviser may aggregate the securities to be sold
or purchased for the Portfolios with those to be sold or purchased for other
investment companies or accounts in executing transactions. When a purchase or
sale of the same security is made at substantially the same time on behalf of
one or more of the Portfolios and another investment company or account, the
transaction will be averaged as to price and available investments allocated
as to amount, in a manner which the Adviser believes to be equitable to each
Portfolio and such other investment company or account. In some instances,
this
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investment procedure may adversely affect the price paid or received by a
Portfolio or the size of the position obtained or sold by the Portfolio.
Government Obligations
As stated in the Prospectuses, pursuant to their respective
investment objectives, the Portfolios may invest in U.S. Government
Obligations.
Stripped U.S. Government Obligations
Within the past several years, the Treasury Department has
facilitated transfers of ownership of zero coupon securities by accounting
separately for the beneficial ownership of particular interest coupon and
principal payments on Treasury securities through the Federal Reserve
book-entry record-keeping system. The Federal Reserve program as established
by the Treasury Department is known as "STRIPS" or "Separate Trading of
Registered Interest and Principal of Securities." To the extent consistent
with their respective investment objectives, the Balanced and International
Equity Portfolios may purchase securities registered in the STRIPS program.
Under the STRIPS program, the Balanced and International Equity Portfolios
will be able to have their beneficial ownership of zero coupon securities
recorded directly in the book-entry record-keeping system in lieu of having to
hold certificates or other evidences of ownership of the underlying U.S.
Treasury securities.
In addition, the Balanced and International Portfolios may
acquire U.S. Government obligations and their unmatured interest coupons that
have been separated ("stripped") by their holder, typically a custodian bank
or investment brokerage firm. Having separated the interest coupons from the
underlying principal of the U.S. Government obligations, the holder will
resell the stripped securities in custodial receipt programs with a number of
different names, including "Treasury Income Growth Receipts" ("TIGRs") and
"Certificate of Accrual on Treasury Securities" ("CATS"). The stripped coupons
are sold separately from the underlying principal, which is usually sold at a
deep discount because the buyer receives only the right to receive a future
fixed payment on the security and does not receive any rights to periodic
interest (cash) payments. The underlying U.S. Treasury bonds and notes
themselves are held in book-entry form at the Federal Reserve Bank or, in the
case of bearer securities (i.e., unregistered securities which are ostensibly
owned by the bearer or holder), in trust on behalf of the owners. Counsel to
the underwriters of these certificates or other evidences of ownership of U.S.
Treasury securities have stated that, in their opinion, purchasers of the
stripped securities most likely will be deemed the beneficial holders of the
underlying U.S. Government obligations for federal tax purposes. The Trust is
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not aware of any binding legislative, judicial or administrative
authority on this issue.
As described in their Prospectuses, the Portfolios may also
purchase stripped mortgage-backed securities ("SMBS"). SMBS that are interest
only or principal only and not issued by the U.S. Government may be considered
illiquid securities if they can not be disposed of promptly in the ordinary
course of business at a value reasonably close to that used in the calculation
of net asset value per share.
Bank Obligations
In accordance with their respective investment objectives, the
Portfolios may purchase bank obligations, which include bankers' acceptances,
negotiable certificates of deposit and non-negotiable time deposits, including
U.S. dollar-denominated instruments issued or supported by the credit of U.S.
or foreign banks or savings institutions. Although the Portfolios invest in
obligations of foreign banks or foreign branches of U.S. banks only where the
Adviser deems the instrument to present minimal credit risks, such investments
may nevertheless entail risks that are different from those of investments in
domestic obligations of U.S. banks due to differences in political, regulatory
and economic systems and conditions. All investments in bank obligations are
limited to the obligations of financial institutions having more than $1.0
billion in total assets at the time of purchase.
Commercial Paper
Commercial paper, including variable and floating rate notes
and other short term corporate obligations, must be rated in one of the two
highest categories by at least two Rating Agencies, or if not rated, have been
issued by a corporation having an outstanding bond issue rated A or higher by
a Rating Agency. Bonds and other short term obligations (if not rated as
commercial paper) purchased by the Portfolios must be rated BBB or Baa, or
higher, by a Rating Agency, respectively, or if unrated, be of comparable
investment quality in the judgment of the Adviser.
Variable and Floating Rate Instruments
With respect to variable and floating rate obligations that may
be acquired by the Portfolios, the Adviser will consider the earning power,
cash flows and other liquidity ratios of the issuers and guarantors of such
notes and will continuously monitor their financial status to meet payment on
demand. The absence of an active secondary market with respect to particular
variable and floating rate instruments could make it difficult for a Portfolio
to dispose of instruments if the issuer defaulted
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on its payment obligation or during periods that the Portfolio is not entitled
to exercise its demand rights, and the Portfolio could, for these or other
reasons, suffer a loss with respect to such instruments.
Other Investment Companies
Subject to 1940 Act limitations and pursuant to applicable SEC
requirements, the Portfolios may invest from time to time in securities issued
by other investment companies which invest in high quality, short term debt
securities. Each of the Portfolios intends to limit its investments so that,
as determined immediately after a securities purchase is made: (a) not more
than 5% of the value of the Portfolio's total assets will be invested in the
securities of any one investment company; (b) not more than 10% of the value
of the Portfolio's total assets will be invested in the aggregate in
securities of investment companies as a group; and (c) not more than 3% of the
outstanding voting stock of any one investment company will be owned by the
Portfolio or the Trust as a whole.
Lending Securities
When a Portfolio lends its securities, it continues to receive
interest or dividends on the securities loaned and may simultaneously earn
interest on the investment of the cash collateral. Although voting rights, or
rights to consent, attendant to securities on loan pass to the borrower, such
loans will be called so that the securities may be voted by a Portfolio if a
material event affecting the investment is to occur.
Repurchase Agreements and Reverse Repurchase Agreements
The repurchase price under the repurchase agreements described
in the Prospectuses generally equals the price paid by a Portfolio plus
interest negotiated on the basis of current short term rates (which may be
more or less than the rate on the securities underlying the repurchase
agreement). Securities subject to repurchase agreements are held by the
Trust's Custodian, in the Federal Reserve/Treasury book-entry system or by
another authorized securities depository. Repurchase agreements are considered
to be loans under the 1940 Act.
Reverse repurchase agreements are considered to be borrowings
by the Portfolios under the 1940 Act. At the time a Portfolio enters into a
reverse repurchase agreement, it will place in a segregated custodial account
liquid assets such as U.S. Government securities or other liquid high-grade
debt securities having a value equal to or greater than the repurchase price
(including accrued interest) and will subsequently monitor the account to
ensure that such value is maintained. Reverse repurchase agreements involve
the risk that the market value of
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the securities sold by the Portfolio may decline below the price
of the securities it is obligated to repurchase.
American Depository Receipts ("ADRs")
The Portfolios may invest in ADRs, which are receipts issued by
an American bank or trust company evidencing ownership of underlying
securities issued by a foreign issuer. ADRs may be listed on a national
securities exchange or may trade in the over-the-counter market. Although ADR
prices are denominated in U.S. dollars, the underlying security may be
denominated in a foreign currency. The underlying security may be subject to
foreign government taxes which would reduce the yield on such securities.
When-Issued Purchases and Forward Commitments
A Portfolio will purchase securities on a when-issued basis or
purchase or sell securities on a forward commitment basis only with the
intention of completing the transaction and actually purchasing or selling the
securities. If deemed advisable as a matter of investment strategy, however, a
Portfolio may dispose of or renegotiate a commitment after it is entered into,
and may sell securities it has committed to purchase before those securities
are delivered to the Portfolio on the settlement date. In these cases the
Portfolio may realize a capital gain or loss.
When a Portfolio engages in when-issued and forward commitment
transactions, it relies on the other party to consummate the trade. Failure of
such party to do so may result in the Portfolio's incurring a loss or missing
an opportunity to obtain a price considered to be advantageous.
Mortgage Backed Securities
Mortgage Backed Securities Generally. Mortgage backed
securities held by the Balanced and International Equity Portfolios represent
an ownership interest in a pool of residential mortgage loans. These
securities are designed to provide monthly payments of interest and principal
to the investor. The mortgagor's monthly payments to his lending institution
are "passed-through" to an investor such as the Portfolios. Most issuers or
poolers provide guarantees of payments, regardless of whether or not the
mortgagor actually makes the payment. The guarantees made by issuers or
poolers are supported by various forms of credit, collateral, guarantees or
insurance, including individual loan, title, pool and hazard insurance
purchased by the issuers or poolers so that they can meet their obligations
under the policies. Mortgage backed securities issued by private issuers or
poolers, whether or not such securities are subject to guarantees, may entail
greater
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risk than securities directly or indirectly guaranteed by the
U.S. Government.
Interests in pools of mortgage backed securities differ from
other forms of debt securities, which normally provide for periodic payment of
interest in fixed amounts with principal payments at maturity or specified
call dates. Instead, these securities provide a monthly payment which consists
of both interest and principal payments. In effect, these payments are a
"pass-through" of the monthly payments made by the individual borrowers on
their residential mortgage loans, net of any fees paid. Additional payments
are caused by repayments resulting from the sale of the underlying residential
property, refinancing or foreclosure net of fees or costs which may be
incurred. Some mortgage backed securities are described as "modified
pass-through". These securities entitle the holders to receive all interest
and principal payments owed on the mortgages in the pool, net of certain fees,
regardless of whether or not the mortgagors actually make the payments.
Residential mortgage loans are pooled by the Federal Home Loan
Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC"). FHLMC is a corporate instrumentality of the
U.S. Government and was created by Congress in 1970 for the purpose of
increasing the availability of mortgage credit for residential housing. Its
stock is owned by the twelve Federal Home Loan Banks. FHLMC issues
Participation Certificates ("PC's"), which represent interests in mortgages
from FHLMC's national portfolio. FHLMC guarantees the timely payment of
interest and ultimate collection of principal.
The Federal National Mortgage Association ("FNMA") is a U.S.
Government sponsored corporation owned entirely by private stockholders. It is
subject to general regulation by the Secretary of Housing and Urban
Development. FNMA purchases residential mortgages from a list of approved
seller/servicers which include state and federally-chartered savings and loan
credit unions and mortgage bankers. Pass-through securities issued by FNMA are
guaranteed as to timely payment of principal and interest by FNMA.
The principal guarantor of mortgage-backed securities is the
Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA"). GNMA is a wholly-owned U.S.
Government corporation within the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
GNMA is authorized to guarantee, with the full faith and credit of the U.S
Government, the timely payment of principal and interest on securities issued
by approved institutions and backed by pools of FHA-insured or VA-guaranteed
mortgages.
Commercial banks, savings and loan institutions, private
mortgage insurance companies, mortgage bankers and other secondary market
issuers also create pass-through pools of
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conventional residential mortgage loans. Pools created by such
non-governmental issuers generally offer a higher rate of interest than
government and government-related pools because there are no direct or
indirect government guarantees of payments in the former pools. However,
timely payment of interest and principal of these pools is supported by
various forms of insurance or guarantees, including individual loan, title,
pool and hazard insurance purchased by the issuer. The insurance and
guarantees are issued by governmental entities, private insurers and the
mortgage poolers. There can be no assurance that the private insurers or
mortgage poolers can meet their obligations under the policies.
The Trust expects that governmental or private entities may
create mortgage loan pools offering pass-through investments in addition to
those described above. The mortgages underlying these securities may be
alternative mortgage instruments, that is, mortgage instruments whose
principal or interest payment may vary or whose terms to maturity may be
shorter than previously customary. As new types of mortgage backed securities
are developed and offered in the market, the Trust may consider making
investments in such new types of securities.
Underlying Mortgages. Pools consist of whole mortgage loans or
participations in loans. The majority of these loans are made to purchasers of
one to four family homes. The terms and characteristics of the mortgage
instruments are generally uniform within a pool but may vary among pools. For
example, in addition to fixed-rate, fixed-term mortgages, the Balanced and
International Equity Portfolios may purchase pools of variable rate mortgages
("VRM"), growing equity mortgages ("GEM"), graduated payment mortgages ("GPM")
and other types where the principal and interest payment procedures vary.
VRM's are mortgages which reset the mortgage's interest rate periodically with
changes in open market interest rates. To the extent that a Portfolio is
actually invested in VRM's, its interest income will vary with changes in the
applicable interest rate on pools of VRM's. GPM and GEM pools maintain
constant interest rates, with varying levels of principal repayment over the
life of the mortgage. These different interest and principal payment
procedures should not impact the Portfolios' net asset value since the prices
at which these securities are valued will reflect the payment procedures.
All poolers apply standards for qualification to local lending
institutions which originate mortgages for the pools. Poolers also establish
credit standards and underwriting criteria for individual mortgages included
in the pools. In addition, some mortgages included in pools are insured
through private mortgage insurance companies.
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Average Life. The average life of pass-through pools varies
with the maturities of the underlying mortgage instruments. In addition, a
pool's term may be shortened by unscheduled or early payments of principal and
interest on the underlying mortgages. The occurrence of mortgage prepayments
is affected by factors including the level of interest rates, general economic
conditions, the location and age of the mortgage and other social and
demographic conditions.
Returns on Mortgage Backed Securities. Yields on mortgage
backed pass-through securities are typically quoted based on the maturity of
the underlying instruments and the associated average life assumption.
Reinvestment of prepayments may occur at higher or lower
interest rates than the original investment, thus affecting the yields of the
Balanced and International Equity Portfolios. The compounding effect from
reinvestments of monthly payments received by the Portfolios will increase
their respective yields to shareholders, compared to bonds that pay interest
semi-annually.
Foreign Currency Transactions
At or before the maturity of a forward contract, the
International Equity Portfolio either may sell a security and make delivery of
the currency, or retain the security and offset its contractual obligation to
deliver the currency by purchasing a second contract pursuant to which the
Portfolio will obtain, on the same maturity date, the same amount of the
currency which it is obligated to deliver. If the Portfolio retains the
security and engages in an offsetting transaction, at the time of execution of
the offsetting transaction, the Portfolio will incur a gain or loss to the
extent movement has occurred in forward contract prices. Should forward prices
decline during the period between the Portfolio's entering into a forward
contract for the sale of a currency and the date it enters into an offsetting
contract for the purchase of the currency, it will realize a gain to the
extent the price of the currency it has agreed to sell exceeds the price of
the currency it has agreed to purchase. Should forward prices increase, the
Portfolio will suffer a loss to the extent the price of the currency it has
agreed to purchase exceeds the price of the currency it has agreed to sell.
The cost of currency transactions varies with factors such as
the currency involved, the length of the contract period and the market
conditions then prevailing. Because transactions in currency exchange usually
are conducted on a principal basis, no fees or commissions are involved. The
use of forward currency exchange contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in
the underlying prices of the securities, but it does establish a rate of
exchange that can be achieved in the future. If a devaluation
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generally is anticipated, the International Equity Portfolio may
not be able to contract to sell the currency at a price above the
devaluation level it anticipates. The requirements for
qualification as a regulated investment company under the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), may cause
the Portfolio to restrict the degree to which it engages in
currency transactions. See "Additional Information Concerning
Taxes."
Futures Contracts and Related Options
See Appendix B to this Additional Statement for a discussion of
futures contracts and related options.
Options Trading
As stated in the Prospectuses, the Capital Growth, Balanced and
International Equity Portfolios may purchase and sell put and call options
listed on a national securities exchange and issued by the Options Clearing
Corporation. Such transactions may be effected on a principal basis with
primary reporting dealers in U.S. Government securities in an amount not
exceeding 5% of a Portfolio's net assets. This is a highly specialized
activity which entails greater than ordinary investment risks. Regardless of
how much the market price of the underlying security increases or decreases,
the option buyer's risk is limited to the amount of the original investment
for the purchase of the option. However, options may be more volatile than the
underlying securities, and therefore, on a percentage basis, an investment in
options may be subject to greater fluctuation than an investment in the
underlying securities. A listed call option gives the purchaser of the option
the right to buy from a clearing corporation, and a writer has the obligation
to sell to the clearing corporation, the underlying security at the stated
exercise price at any time prior to the expiration of the option, regardless
of the market price of the security. The premium paid to the writer is in
consideration for undertaking the obligations under the option contract. A
listed put option gives the purchaser the right to sell to a clearing
corporation the underlying security at the stated exercise price at any time
prior to the expiration date of the option, regardless of the market price of
the security. Put and call options purchased by a Portfolio will be valued at
the last sale price or, in the absence of such a price, at the mean between
bid and asked prices.
A Portfolio's obligation to sell a security subject to a
covered call option written by it, or to purchase a security subject to a
secured put option written by it, may be terminated prior to the expiration
date of the option by the Portfolio executing a closing purchase transaction,
which is effected by purchasing on an exchange an option of the same series
(i.e.,
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same underlying security, exercise price and expiration date) as the option
previously written. Such a purchase does not result in the ownership of an
option. A closing purchase transaction will ordinarily be effected to realize
a profit on an outstanding option, to prevent an underlying security from
being called, to permit the sale of the underlying security or to permit the
writing of a new option containing different terms on such underlying
security. The cost of such a liquidation purchase plus transaction costs may
be greater than the premium received upon the original option, in which event
the Portfolio will have incurred a loss in the transaction. An option position
may be closed out only on an exchange which provides a secondary market for an
option of the same series. There is no assurance that a liquid secondary
market on an exchange will exist for any particular option. A covered call
option writer, unable to effect a closing purchase transaction, will not be
able to sell the underlying security until the option expires or the
underlying security is delivered upon exercise with the result that the writer
in such circumstances will be subject to the risk of market decline in the
underlying security during such period. A Portfolio will write an option on a
particular security only if the Adviser believes that a liquid secondary
market will exist on an exchange for options of the same series which will
permit the Portfolio to make a closing purchase transaction in order to close
out its position.
When a Portfolio writes a covered call option, an amount equal
to the net premium (the premium less the commission) received by the Portfolio
is included in the liability section of the Portfolio's statement of assets
and liabilities as a deferred credit. The amount of the deferred credit will
be subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current value of the option
written. The current value of the traded option is the last sale price or, in
the absence of a sale, the average of the closing bid and asked prices. If an
option expires on the stipulated expiration date or if the Portfolio enters
into a closing purchase transaction, it will realize a gain (or loss if the
cost of a closing purchase transaction exceeds the net premium received when
the option is sold) and the deferred credit related to such option will be
eliminated. Any gain on a covered call option may be offset by a decline in
the market price of the underlying security during the option period. If a
covered call option is exercised, the Portfolio may deliver the underlying
security held by it or purchase the underlying security in the open market. In
either event, the proceeds of the sale will be increased by the net premium
originally received and the Portfolio will realize a gain or loss. If a
secured put option is exercised, the amount paid by the Portfolio involved for
the underlying security will be partially offset by the amount of the premium
previously paid to the Portfolio. Premiums from expired options written by a
Portfolio and net gains from closing purchase transactions are treated as
short-term capital gains for
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federal income tax purposes, and losses on closing purchase transactions are
short-term capital losses.
Stock Index Options
The Capital Growth, Balanced and International Equity
Portfolios may purchase and write put and call options on stock indexes listed
on U.S. securities exchanges or traded in the over-the-counter market. The
International Equity Portfolio may also purchase and write put and call
options on stock indexes list on foreign securities exchange. A stock index
fluctuates with changes in the market values of the stocks included in the
index.
Options on stock indexes are similar to options on stock except
that (a) the expiration cycles of stock index options are generally monthly,
while those of stock options are currently quarterly, and (b) the delivery
requirements are different. Instead of giving the right to take or make
delivery of a stock at a specified price, an option on a stock index gives the
holder the right to receive a cash "exercise settlement amount" equal to (i)
the amount, if any, by which the fixed exercise price of the option exceeds
(in the case of a put) or is less than (in the case of a call) the closing
value of the underlying index on the date of exercise, multiplied by (ii) a
fixed "index multiplier." Receipt of this cash amount will depend upon the
closing level of the stock index upon which the option is based being greater
than, in the case of a call, or less than, in the case of a put, the exercise
price of the option. The amount of cash received will be equal to such
difference between the closing price of the index and the exercise price of
the option expressed in dollars times a specified multiple. The writer of the
option is obligated, in return for the premium received, to make delivery of
this amount. The writer may offset its position in stock index options prior
to expiration by entering into a closing transaction on an exchange or it may
let the option expire unexercised.
Municipal Securities
To the extent consistent with its investment objective, the
Balanced Portfolio may invest in municipal securities including general
obligation securities, revenue securities, notes, and moral obligation bonds,
which are normally issued by special purpose authorities ("Municipal
Securities"). There are, of course, variations in the quality of Municipal
Securities, both within a particular classification and between
classifications, and the yields on Municipal Securities depend in part on a
variety of factors, including general market conditions, the financial
condition of the issuer, general conditions of the municipal bond market, the
size of a particular offering, the maturity of the obligation and the rating
of the
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issue. The ratings of Municipal Securities by Rating Agencies represent their
opinions as to the quality of Municipal Securities. It should be emphasized,
however, that ratings are general and are not absolute standards of quality,
and Municipal Securities with the same maturity, interest rate and rating may
have different yields while Municipal Securities with the same maturity and
interest rate with different ratings may have the same yield. Subsequent to
its purchase by the Balanced Portfolio, a Municipal Security may cease to be
rated or its rating may be reduced below the minimum rating required for
purchase by the Portfolio. The Adviser will consider such an event in
determining whether the Balanced Portfolio should continue to hold the
obligation.
The payment of principal and interest on most Municipal
Securities purchased by the Balanced Portfolio will depend upon the ability of
the issuers to meet their obligations. The District of Columbia, each state,
each possession and territory of the United States, each of their political
subdivisions, agencies, instrumentalities and authorities and each state
agency of which a state is a member is a separate "issuer" as that term is
used in this Additional Statement and in the Prospectuses. The
non-governmental user of facilities financed by a private activity bond is
also considered to be an "issuer". An issuer's obligations under its Municipal
Securities are subject to the provisions of bankruptcy, insolvency, and other
laws affecting the rights or remedies of creditors, such as the Federal
Bankruptcy Code, and laws, if any, which may be enacted by Federal or state
legislatures extending the time for payment of principal or interest, or both,
or imposing other constraints upon enforcement of such obligations or upon the
ability of municipalities to levy taxes. The power or ability of an issuer to
meet its obligations for the payment of interest or principal of its Municipal
Securities may be materially adversely affected by litigation or other
conditions.
Certain of the Municipal Securities held by the Balanced
Portfolio may be insured at the time of issuance as to the timely payment of
principal and interest. The insurance policies will usually be obtained by the
issuer of the Municipal Securities at the time of original issuance. In the
event that the issuer defaults with respect to interest or principal payments,
the insurer will be notified and will be required to make payment to the
bondholders. There is, however, no guarantee that the insurer will meet its
obligations. In addition, such insurance will not protect against market
fluctuations caused by changes in interest rates and other factors.
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Additional Investment Limitations
In addition to the investment limitations disclosed in the
Prospectuses, the Portfolios are subject to the following investment
limitations which may not be changed without approval of the holders of the
majority of the outstanding shares of the affected Portfolio (as defined under
"Miscellaneous" below).
None of the Portfolios may:
1. Purchase or sell real estate, except that each Portfolio may
purchase securities of issuers which deal in real estate and may purchase
securities which are secured by interests in real estate.
2. Acquire any other investment company or investment company
security except in connection with a merger, consolidation, reorganization or
acquisition of assets or where otherwise permitted by the 1940 Act.
3. Act as an underwriter of securities within the meaning of
the Securities Act of 1933 except insofar as a Portfolio might be deemed to be
an underwriter upon the disposition of portfolio securities acquired within
the limitation on purchases of restricted securities and except to the extent
that the purchase of obligations directly from the issuer thereof in
accordance with the Portfolio's investment objective, policies and limitations
may be deemed to be underwriting.
4. Write or sell put options, call options, straddles, spreads,
or any combination thereof, except for, with respect to all Portfolios,
transactions in options on securities, indices of securities, futures
contracts and options on futures contracts, and with respect to the Capital
Growth, Balanced and International Equity Portfolios, foreign currencies or
indices, forward foreign currency exchange contracts, other contracts for the
future delivery of foreign currency, and similar instruments.
5. Purchase securities on margin, make short sales of
securities or maintain a short position, except that (a) this investment
limitation shall not apply to the Growth/Value, Opportunity and Intrinsic
Value Portfolios' transactions in futures contracts and related options, (b)
this investment limitation shall not apply to the Capital Growth, Balanced and
International Equity Portfolios' transactions in options on securities,
foreign currencies or indices, indices of securities, futures contracts,
options on futures contracts, forward foreign currency exchange contracts,
other contracts for the future delivery of foreign currency and similar
instruments, and (c) the Portfolios may obtain short-term credit as may be
necessary for the clearance of purchases and sales of portfolio securities.
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6. Purchase securities of companies for the purpose
of exercising control.
7. Purchase or sell commodity contracts, or invest in oil, gas
or mineral exploration or development programs, except that (a) the
Growth/Value, Opportunity and Intrinsic Value Portfolios may, to the extent
appropriate to their respective investment objectives, purchase publicly
traded securities of companies engaging in whole or in part in such activities
and may enter into futures contracts and related options, and (b) the Capital
Growth, Balanced and International Equity Portfolios may, to the extent
appropriate to their respective investment objectives, purchase publicly
traded securities of companies engaging in whole or in part in such activities
and may enter into transactions in options on securities, foreign currencies
or indices, indices of securities, futures contracts, options on futures
contracts, forward foreign currency exchange contracts, other contracts for
the future delivery of foreign currency and similar instruments.
In order to permit the sale of a Portfolio's shares in certain
states, the Trust may make commitments with respect to a Portfolio more
restrictive than the investment policies and limitations described above and
in its Prospectuses. Should the Trust determine that any such commitment is no
longer in the best interests of a particular Portfolio, it will revoke the
commitment by terminating sales of the Portfolio's shares in the state
involved and, in the case of investors in Texas, give notice of such action.
ADDITIONAL PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION INFORMATION
Shares of the Portfolios are offered and sold on a continuous
basis by the Trust's sponsors and Co-Distributors, FoM and Essex, acting as
agent. As described in their respective Prospectuses, Class I shares of the
Portfolios are sold primarily to NBD and its affiliated and correspondent
banks acting on behalf of their respective customers. Class A shares of the
Portfolios are sold to the public ("Investors") primarily through financial
institutions such as banks, brokers and dealers. The Co-Distributors may be
entitled to a sales charge on the sale of Class A shares of the Portfolios as
described in the Prospectuses.
An illustration of the computation of the public offering price
per Class A share of the Growth/Value, Opportunity, Intrinsic Value, Capital
Growth, Balanced and International Equity Portfolios, based on the value of
each Portfolio's total net assets and total number of shares outstanding on
March 15, 1996, is as follows:
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TABLE
Intrinsic Capital International
Growth/Value Opportunity Value Growth Balanced Equity
Portfolio Portfolio Portfolio Portfolio Portfolio Portfolio
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net Assets.................... $755,773,349 $673,796,161 $263,483,860 $218,424,035 $102,628,589 $131,098,847
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Number of Shares Outstanding.. 54,835,428 42,359,638 21,290,453 15,486,301 8,884,575 11,862,721
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Net Asset Value Per Share..... $ 13.78 $ 15.91 $ 12.38 $ 14.10 $ 11.55 $ 11.05
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Sales Charge, 5.00 percent
of offering price (5.26
percent of net asset value
per share)................... $ .73 $ .84 $ .65 $ .74 $ .60 $ .58
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Offering Price to Public...... $ 14.51 $ 16.75 $ 13.03 $ 14.84 $ 12.16 $ 11.63
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Under the 1940 Act, the Trust may suspend the right of
redemption or postpone the date of payment for shares during any period when:
(a) trading on the New York Stock Exchange is restricted by applicable rules
and regulations of the SEC; (b) the Exchange is closed for other than
customary weekend and holiday closings; (c) the SEC has by order permitted
such suspension; or (d) an emergency exists as determined by the SEC. (The
Trust may also suspend or postpone the recordation of the transfer of shares
upon the occurrence of any of the foregoing conditions).
In addition to the situations described in the Prospectuses
under "Redemption of Shares," the Trust may redeem shares involuntarily to
reimburse the Portfolios for any loss sustained by reason of the failure of a
shareholder to make full payment for shares purchased by the shareholder or to
collect any charge relating to a transaction effected for the benefit of a
shareholder which is applicable to Portfolio shares as provided in the
Prospectuses from time to time.
The Trust normally redeems shares for cash. However, the
Trustees can determine that conditions exist making cash payments undesirable.
If they should so determine, redemption payments could be made in securities
valued at the value used in determining net asset value. There may be
brokerage and other costs incurred by the redeeming shareholder in selling
such securities. The Trust has elected to be covered by Rule 18f-1 under the
1940 Act, pursuant to which the Trust is obligated to redeem shares solely in
cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of net asset value during any 90-day
period for any one shareholder.
Total sales charges paid by shareholders of the Growth/Value,
Opportunity, Intrinsic Value, Capital Growth, Balanced and International
Equity Portfolios for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995, were $92,788,
$122,061, $17,964,
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$55,755, $37,984 and $13,659, respectively. Total sales charges paid by
shareholders of the International Equity Portfolio for the period from January
1, 1995 through June 30, 1995 were $0. Total sales charges paid by
shareholders of the Growth/Value, Opportunity, Intrinsic Value, Capital
Growth, Balanced and International Equity Portfolios for the fiscal year or
period ended December 31, 1994 were $431,841, $544,053, $87,757, $38,718,
$286,056, and $0, respectively. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993,
the sales charges for the Growth/Value, Opportunity and Intrinsic Value
Portfolios were $735,713, $1,266,118, and $249,653, respectively.
DESCRIPTION OF SHARES
The Trust is an unincorporated business trust organized under
Massachusetts law on April 21, 1987. The Trust's Declaration of Trust, which
was amended and restated as of May 1, 1992, authorizes the Board of Trustees
to divide shares into two or more series, each series relating to a separate
portfolio of investments, and divide the shares of any series into two or more
classes. The number of shares of each series and/or of a class within each
series shall be unlimited. The Trust does not intend to issue share
certificates.
In the event of a liquidation or dissolution of the Trust or an
individual Portfolio, shareholders of a particular Portfolio would be entitled
to receive the assets available for distribution belonging to such Portfolio.
If there are any assets, income, earnings, proceeds, funds or payments, which
are not readily identifiable as belonging to any particular Portfolio, the
Trustees shall allocate them among any one or more of the Portfolios as they,
in their sole discretion, deem fair and equitable.
Rule 18f-2 under the 1940 Act provides that any matter required
to be submitted to the holders of the outstanding voting securities of an
investment company such as the Trust shall not be deemed to have been
effectively acted upon unless approved by the holders of a majority of the
outstanding shares of each Portfolio affected by the matter. A Portfolio is
affected by a matter unless it is clear that the interests of each Portfolio
in the matter are substantially identical or that the matter does not affect
any interest of the Portfolio. Under the Rule, the approval of an investment
advisory agreement or any change in a fundamental investment policy would be
effectively acted upon with respect to a Portfolio only if approved by a
majority of the outstanding shares of such Portfolio. However, the Rule also
provides that the ratification of the appointment of independent accountants,
the approval of principal underwriting contracts and the election of Trustees
may be effectively acted upon by shareholders of the Trust voting together in
the aggregate without regard to particular Portfolios.
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When used in the Prospectuses or in this Additional Statement,
a "majority" of shareholders means, with respect to the approval of an
investment advisory agreement, a distribution plan or a change in a
fundamental investment policy, the vote of the lesser of (1) 67% of the shares
of the Trust, or the applicable Portfolio, present at a meeting if the holders
of more than 50% of the outstanding shares are present in person or by proxy,
or (2) more than 50% of the outstanding shares of the Trust or the applicable
portfolio.
As of March 29, 1996, Trussal & Co., a nominee of NBD's
Trust Division, 900 Tower Drive, 10th Floor, Troy, Michigan 48098, held of
record 92.83%, 88.86%, 92.68%, 97.42%, 90.05% and 98.82%, of the outstanding
shares of the Growth/Value, Opportunity, Intrinsic Value, Capital Growth,
Balanced and International Equity Portfolios, respectively. The Trustees and
officers of the Trust, as a group, owned less than 1% of the outstanding
shares of each Portfolios. Furthermore, as of March 29, 1996, with respect
to the Growth/Value, Opportunity, Intrinsic Value, Balanced and International
Equity Portfolios, the following persons may have beneficially owned 5% or
more of the outstanding shares of such Portfolios:
Growth/Value Portfolio
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Percent of
Outstanding
Number of Shares Shares
---------------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
NBD Bancorp, Inc. Employees' 4,256,469 7.80%
Savings and Investment Plan
Trust Administration
611 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48232
Opportunity Portfolio
Employees Retirement Plan of 4,399,872 10.49%
NBD Bank
Trust Administration
611 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48232
NBD Bancorp, Inc. Employees' 3,923,604 9.35%
Savings & Investment Plan
Trust Administration
611 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48232
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Percent of
Outstanding
Number of Shares Shares
---------------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Intrinsic Value Portfolio
Employees Retirement Plan of 3,334,458 15.60%
NBD Bank
Trust Administration
611 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48232
Capital Growth Portfolio
Employees Retirement Plan of 2,957,605 18.97%
of NBD Bank
Trust Administration
611 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48232
Balanced Portfolio
NBD Bancorp., Inc. Employees 1,938,845 21.30%
Savings and Investment Plan
Trust Administration
611 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48232
Dickinson, Wright, Moon, Van Dusen 1,072,198 11.78%
& Freeman
1 Detroit Center
500 Woodward Avenue, Suite 4000
Detroit, MI 48226-3425
International Equity Portfolio
Employees Retirement Plan of 4,269,535 35.22%
NBD Bank
Trust Administration
611 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48232
</TABLE>
When issued for payment as described in the Portfolios'
Prospectuses and this Additional Statement, shares of the Portfolios will be
fully paid and non-assessable by the Trust.
The Declaration of Trust provides that the Trustees, officers,
employees and agents of the Trust will not be liable to the Trust or to a
shareholder, nor will any such person be liable to any third party in
connection with the affairs of the Trust, except as such liability may arise
from his or its own bad faith, willful misfeasance, gross negligence, or
reckless disregard of duties. It also provides that all third parties shall
look solely to the Trust property for satisfaction of claims arising in
connection with the affairs of the Trust. With the exceptions stated, the
Declaration of Trust provides that a Trustee,
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officer, employee or agent is entitled to be indemnified against all liability
in connection with the affairs of the Trust.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING TAXES
Taxes In General
The following summarizes certain additional tax considerations
generally affecting the Portfolios and their shareholders that are not
described in the Prospectuses. No attempt is made to present a detailed
explanation of the tax treatment of the Portfolios or their shareholders, and
the discussion here and in the Prospectuses is not intended as a substitute
for careful tax planning and is based on tax laws and regulations which are in
effect on the date hereof; such laws and regulations may be changed by
legislative or administrative action. Investors are advised to consult their
tax advisers with specific reference to their own tax situations.
Each Portfolio is treated as a separate corporate entity under
the Code and intends to qualify as a regulated investment company. In order to
so qualify, each Portfolio must satisfy, in addition to the distribution
requirement described in the Prospectuses, certain requirements with respect
to the source of its income for a taxable year. At least 90% of the gross
income of each Portfolio must be derived from dividends, interest, payments
with respect to securities loans, gains from the sale or other disposition of
stocks, securities or foreign currencies, and other income (including but not
limited to gains from options, futures, or forward contracts) derived with
respect to the Portfolio's business of investing in such stock, securities or
currencies. The Treasury Department may by regulation exclude from qualifying
income foreign currency gains which are not directly related to the
Portfolio's principal business of investing in stock or securities, or options
and futures with respect to stock or securities. Any income derived by a
Portfolio from a partnership or trust is treated as derived with respect to
the Portfolio's business of investing in stock, securities or currencies only
to the extent that such income is attributable to items of income which would
have been qualifying income if realized by the Portfolio in the same manner as
by the partnership or trust.
Another requirement for qualification as a regulated investment
company under the Code is that less than 30% of a Portfolio's gross income for
a taxable year must be derived from gains realized on the sale or other
disposition of the following investments held for less than three months: (1)
stock and securities (as defined in Section 2(a)(36) of the 1940 Act); (2)
options, futures and forward contracts other than those on foreign currencies;
and (3) foreign currencies (and options, futures and forward contracts on
foreign currencies) that are not
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directly related to a Portfolio's principal business of investing in stock and
securities (and options and futures with respect to stocks and securities).
Interest (including original issue discount and accrued market discount)
received by a Portfolio upon maturity or disposition of a security held for
less than three months will not be treated as gross income derived from the
sale or other disposition of such security within the meaning of this
requirement. However, any other income which is attributable to realized
market appreciation will be treated as gross income from the sale or other
disposition of securities for this purpose.
Each Portfolio will designate any distribution of long term
capital gains as a capital gain dividend in a written notice mailed to
shareholders within 60 days after the close of the Portfolio's taxable year.
Shareholders should note that, upon the sale or exchange of Portfolio shares,
if the shareholder has not held such shares for at least six months, any loss
on the sale or exchange of those shares will be treated as long term capital
loss to the extent of the capital gain dividends received with respect to the
shares.
Ordinary income of individuals is taxable at a maximum nominal
rate of 39.6%; however, because of limitations on itemized deductions
otherwise allowable and the phase-out of personal exemptions, the maximum
effective marginal rate of tax for some taxpayers may be higher. An
individual's long term capital gains are taxable at a maximum nominal rate of
28%. For corporations, long term capital gains and ordinary income are both
taxable at a maximum nominal rate of 35% (or at a maximum effective marginal
rate of 39% in the case of corporations having taxable income between $100,000
and $335,000).
A 4% nondeductible excise tax is imposed on regulated
investment companies that fail to currently distribute an amount equal to
specified percentages of their ordinary taxable income and capital gain net
income (excess of capital gains over capital losses). Each Portfolio intends
to make sufficient distributions or deemed distributions of its ordinary
taxable income and any capital gain net income prior to the end of each
calendar year to avoid liability for this excise tax.
If for any taxable year a Portfolio does not qualify for the
special federal income tax treatment afforded regulated investment companies,
all of its taxable income will be subject to federal income tax at regular
corporate rates (without any deduction for distributions to its shareholders).
In such event, dividend distributions (whether or not derived from interest on
Municipal Securities) would be taxable as ordinary income to shareholders to
the extent of the Portfolio's current and accumulated earnings and profits and
would be eligible for the dividends received deduction for corporations.
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Each Portfolio may be required in certain cases to withhold and
remit to the U.S. Treasury 31% of taxable dividends or gross proceeds realized
upon sale paid to shareholders who have failed to provide a correct tax
identification number in the manner required, who are subject to withholding
by the Internal Revenue Service for failure properly to include on their
return payments of taxable interest or dividends, or who have failed to
certify to the Portfolio that they are not subject to backup withholding when
required to do so or that they are "exempt recipients."
Depending upon the extent of the Portfolios' activities in
states and localities in which their offices are maintained, in which their
agents or independent contractors are located or in which they are otherwise
deemed to be conducting business, the Portfolios may be subject to the tax
laws of such states or localities. In addition, in those states and localities
which have income tax laws, the treatment of the Portfolios and their
shareholders under such laws may differ from their treatment under federal
income tax laws.
MANAGEMENT
Trustees and Officers of the Trust
The Trustees and executive officers of the Trust and their
principal occupations for the last five years are set forth in the
Prospectuses. Each Trustee has an address at The Woodward Funds, c/o NBD Bank,
611 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48226. Each Trustee also serves as a
trustee of The Woodward Variable Annuity Fund, a registered investment Company
advised by NBD Bank.
Effective May 1, 1995, each Trustee receives from the Trust and
The Woodward Variable Annuity Fund a total annual fee of $17,000 and a fee of
$2,000 for each Board of Trustees meeting attended. The Chairman is entitled
to additional compensation of $4,250 per year for his services to the Trusts
in that capacity. These fees are allocated among the investment portfolios of
the Trust and The Woodward Variable Annuity Fund based on their relative net
assets. All Trustees are reimbursed for out of pocket expenses incorrect in
connection with attendance at meetings. Drinker Biddle & Reath, of which Mr.
McConnel is a partner, receives legal fees as counsel to the Trusts.
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The following table summarizes the compensation for each of the
Trustees for the Trust's fiscal year ending December 31, 1995 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(3)
Total
Compensation
(2) From Fund and
Aggregate Fund Complex**
(1) Compensation Paid to Board
Name of Board Member from Fund* Member
-------------------- ------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C>
Will M. Caldwell, Trustee $21,250 $21,250(2)+
Nicholas J. DeGrazia, Trustee $21,250 $21,250(2)+
John P. Gould, Trustee *** $30,000(4)+
Earl I. Heenan, Jr., $24,437.50 $24,437.50(2)+
Chairman and President++
Marilyn McCoy, Trustee *** $30,000(4)+
Julius L. Pallone, Trustee++ $21,250 $21,250(2)+
Donald G. Sutherland, Trustee++ $21,250 $21,250(2)+
Donald L. Tuttle, Trustee++ $21,250 $21,250(2)+
Eugene C. Yehle, Trustee $21,250 $21,250(2)+
and Treasurer
<FN>
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* Amount does not include reimbursed expenses for attending Board meeting,
which are estimated to be approximately $350 for all Trustees as a group.
** The Fund Complex consists of the Trust, Woodward Variable Annuity Fund,
Prairie Funds, Prairie Institutional Funds, Prairie Intermediate Bond Fund and
Prairie Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.
*** Mr. Gould and Mrs. McCoy were not trustees of the Trust during the fiscal
year ended December 31, 1995.
+ Total number of other investment companies within the Fund Complex from
which the Trustee receives compensation for serving as a trustee.
++ Deferred compensation in the amounts of $24,437.50, $21,500, $21,500, and
$21,500 accrued during The Woodward Funds' fiscal year ended December 31,
1995 for Earl I. Heenan, Jr., Julius L. Pallone, Donald G. Sutherland and
Donald L. Tuttle, respectively.
</TABLE>
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Investment Adviser
Information about NBD and its duties and compensation as
Adviser is contained in the Prospectuses. For the fiscal years ended December
31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, the Trust paid NBD fees for advisory services as
follows: (i) $4,951,664, $4,032,266 and $2,624,744 with respect to the
Growth/Value Portfolio; (ii) $4,490,930, $3,670,337 and $1,926,219 with
respect to the Opportunity Portfolio; and (iii) $1,817,833, $1,615,375 and
$1,119,400 with respect to the Intrinsic Value Portfolio. For the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1995 and the fiscal period from July 2, 1994 (commencement
of operations) through December 31, 1994, the Trust paid NBD fees for advisory
services aggregating $1,064,273 and $247,589, respectively on behalf of the
Capital Growth Portfolio. For the fiscal years ended December 31, 1995
and 1994, the Trust paid NBD $570,525 and $260,903, respectively on
behalf of the Balanced Portfolio. For the fiscal year ended December 31,
1995 and the fiscal period from December 3, 1994 (commencement of
operations) through December 31, 1994, the Trust paid NBD fees for
advisory services aggregating $529,312 and $20,568, respectively on
behalf of the International Equity Portfolio. For the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1995, NBD reimbursed the Capital Growth, Balanced and
International Equity Portfolios in the amounts of $58,424, $136,954 and
$51,707, respectively, for certain other expenses.
NBD's own investment portfolio may include bank certificates of
deposit, bankers' acceptances, corporate debt obligations, equity securities
and other investments any of which may also be purchased by the Trust. Joint
purchase of investments for the Trust and for NBD's own investment portfolio
will not be made. NBD's Commercial Banking Department may have deposit, loan
and other commercial banking relationships with issuers of securities
purchased by the Trust, including outstanding loans to such issuers which may
be repaid in whole or in part with the proceeds of securities purchased by the
Trust.
Investment decisions for the Trust and other fiduciary accounts
are made by NBD's Trust Investment Division solely from the standpoint of the
independent interest of the Trust and such other fiduciary accounts. NBD's
Trust Investment Division performs independent analyses of publicly available
information, the results of which are not made publicly available. In making
investment decisions for the Trust, personnel of NBD's Trust Investment
Division do not obtain information from any other division or department of
NBD or otherwise, which is not publicly available. NBD's Trust Investment
Division executes transactions for the Trust only with unaffiliated dealers
but such dealers may be customers of other divisions of NBD. NBD may make bulk
purchases of securities for the Trust and for other customer accounts (but not
for its own investment
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portfolio), in which case the Trust will be charged a pro rata share of the
transaction costs incurred in making the bulk purchase. See "Investment
Objectives, Policies and Risk Factors - Portfolio Transactions" above.
NBD has agreed as Adviser that it will reimburse the Trust such
portions of its fees as may be required to satisfy any expense limitations
imposed by state securities laws or other applicable laws. Restrictive
limitations may be imposed on the Trust as a result of changes in current
state laws and regulations in those states where the Trust has qualified its
shares, or by a decision of the Trustees to qualify the shares in other states
having restrictive expense limitations. To the Trust's knowledge, of the
expense limitations in effect on the date of this Additional Statement none is
more restrictive than two and one-half percent (2-1/2%) of the first $30
million of a Portfolio's average annual net assets, two percent (2%) of the
next $70 million of the average annual net assets and one and one-half percent
(1-1/2%) of the remaining average annual net assets.
Under the terms of the Advisory Agreement, NBD is obligated to
manage the investment of each Portfolio's assets in accordance with applicable
laws and regulations, including, to the extent applicable, the regulations and
rulings of the various regulatory governmental bank agencies.
NBD will not accept Trust shares as collateral for a loan which
is for the purpose of purchasing Trust shares, and will not make loans to the
Trust. Inadvertent overdrafts of the Trust's account with the Custodian
occasioned by clerical error or by failure of a shareholder to provide
available funds in connection with the purchase of shares will not be deemed
to be the making of a loan to the Trust by NBD.
Under the Advisory Agreement, NBD is not liable for any error
of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by the Trust in
connection with the performance of such Agreement, except a loss resulting
from a breach of fiduciary duty with respect to the receipt of compensation
for services or a loss resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross
negligence on the part of NBD in the performance of its duties or from its
reckless disregard of its duties and obligations under the Agreement.
Shareholder Servicing Plan
As stated in the Prospectuses for Class A shares of the
Portfolio, the Trust may enter into Servicing Agreements with Shareholder
Servicing Agents which may include NBD and its affiliates. The Servicing
Agreements provide that the Shareholder Servicing Agents will render
shareholder
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administrative support services to their customers who are the beneficial
owners of Class A shares in consideration for the Portfolios' payment of up to
.25% (on an annualized basis) of the average daily net asset value of Class A
shares beneficially owned by such customers and held by the Shareholder
Servicing Agents and, at the Trust's option, it may reimburse the Shareholder
Servicing Agents' out-of-pocket expenses. Such services may include: (i)
processing dividend and distribution payments from a Portfolio; (ii) providing
information periodically to customers showing their share positions; (iii)
arranging for bank wires; (iv) responding to customer inquiries; (v) providing
subaccounting with respect to shares beneficially owned by customers or the
information necessary for such subaccounting; (vi) forwarding shareholder
communications; (vii) processing share exchange and redemption requests from
customers; (viii) assisting customers in changing dividend options, account
designations and addresses; and (ix) other similar services requested by the
Trust. Banks acting as Shareholder Servicing Agents are prohibited from
engaging in any activity primarily intended to result in the sale of Portfolio
shares. However, Shareholder Servicing Agents other than banks may be
requested to provide marketing assistance (e.g., forwarding sales literature
and advertising to their customers) in connection with the distribution of
Portfolio shares.
The Board of Trustees reviews, at least quarterly, a written
report of the amounts expended in connection with the Trust's arrangements
with Shareholder Servicing Agents and the purposes for which the expenditures
were made. In addition, such arrangements are approved annually by a majority
of the Trustees, including a majority of the Trustees who are not "interested
persons" of the Trust as defined in the 1940 Act and have no direct or
indirect financial interest in such arrangements (the "Disinterested
Trustees").
Any material amendment to the Trust's arrangements with
Shareholder Servicing Agents under the Shareholder Servicing Agreements must
be approved by a majority of the Board of Trustees (including a majority of
the Disinterested Trustees).
Custodian and Transfer Agent
As Custodian and as Transfer Agent for the Trust, NBD (i)
maintains a separate account or accounts in the name of each Portfolio, (ii)
collects and makes disbursements of money on behalf of each Portfolio, (iii)
issues and redeems shares of each Portfolio, (iv) collects and receives all
income and other payments and distributions on account of the portfolio
securities of each Portfolio, (v) addresses and mails all communications by
the Trust to its shareholders, including reports to shareholders, dividend and
distribution notices and proxy materials for any meeting of shareholders, (vi)
maintains
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shareholder accounts, (vii) makes periodic reports to the Trust's Board of
Trustees concerning the Trust's operations, and (viii) maintains on-line
computer capability for determining the status of shareholder accounts.
For its services as Custodian, NBD is entitled to receive from
the Growth/Value, Opportunity, Intrinsic Value, Capital Growth, Balanced and
International Equity Portfolios at the following annual rates based on the
aggregate market value of such Portfolios' portfolio securities, held as
Custodian: .03% of the first $20 million; .025% of the next $20 million; .02%
of the next $20 million; .015% of the next $40 million; .0125% of the next
$200 million; and .01% of the balance over $300,000,000. NBD will receive an
annual account fee of $1,000 and $1.54 per month per asset held in each of
these Portfolios. In addition, NBD, as Custodian, is entitled to receive $50
for each cash statement and inventory statement and $13 for each pass-through
certificate payment, $30 for each option transaction requiring escrow receipts
and $20 for all other security transactions.
For its services as Transfer Agent, NBD is entitled to receive
a minimum annual fee from each Portfolio of $11,000, $12 annually per account
in each such Portfolio for the preparation of statements of account, and $1.00
for each confirmation of purchase and redemption transactions. Charges for
providing computer equipment and maintaining a computerized investment system
are expected to approximate $350 per month for each Portfolio.
Sponsors and Co-Distributors
The Trust's shares are offered on a continuous basis through
FoM and Essex, which act under the Distribution Agreement as sponsors and
Co-Distributors for the Trust. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995,
the Growth/Value, Opportunity, Intrinsic Value, Capital Growth, Balanced and
International Equity Portfolios paid FoM for its services a fee of $33,011,
$29,940, $12,119, $7,095, $3,804 and $3,676, respectively. For the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1994, the Growth/Value, Opportunity, Intrinsic Value and
Balanced Portfolios paid FoM for its services a fee of $21,826, $19,861,
$8,798 and $1,284. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993, the
Growth/Value, Opportunity and Intrinsic Value Portfolios paid FoM for its
services a fee of $34,731, $25,518 and $14,822, respectively. For the fiscal
year ended December 31, 1995, such Portfolios paid Essex for its services a
fee of $34,229, $50,523, $12,521, $2,360, $7,344 and $387, respectively. For
the fiscal period from April 20, 1994 (date of original Distribution Agreement
with Essex) to December 31, 1994, the Growth/Value, Opportunity, Intrinsic
Value and Balanced Portfolios paid Essex for its services a fee of $27,976,
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$40,223, $10,418 and $5,646, respectively. For the fiscal period from July 2,
1994 (commencement of operations through December 31, 1994, the Capital Growth
Portfolio paid FoM and Essex for their respective services a fee of $1,004 and
$953. For the fiscal period from December 3, 1994 (commencement of operations)
to December 31, 1994, the International Equity Portfolio paid FoM and Essex
for their respective services a fee of $147 and $0. For the fiscal years ended
December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, FoM incurred expenses of $0 with respect to
each of the Growth/Value, Opportunity, Intrinsic Value, Capital Growth,
Balanced and International Equity Portfolios for the printing and mailing of
prospectuses to other than current shareholders. For the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1995 and for the fiscal period from April 20, 1994 through
December 31, 1994, Essex incurred expenses of $0 with respect to each of the
Portfolios. Additional information concerning fees for services performed by
FoM and Essex, the review of such fees under the Trust's plan for the payment
of distribution expenses and the services provided by FoM and Essex are
described in the Prospectuses.
As stated in the Prospectus, the Trust's Board of Trustees is
permitted, among other things, to allocate distribution fees which are
attributable to the Class A Shares in a Portfolio exclusively to such shares.
As of the date hereof, the Board of Trustees has not exercised its discretion
to make any such allocations for the current fiscal year.
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Arthur Andersen LLP, independent public accountants, 500
Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48226-3424, serves as auditors for the
Trust. The financial statements included in this Statement of Additional
Information and the financial highlights included in the Prospectuses have
been audited by Arthur Andersen LLP, as indicated in their reports with
respect thereto, and are included herein in reliance upon the authority of
said firm as experts in giving said reports.
COUNSEL
Drinker Biddle & Reath (of which Mr. McConnel, Secretary of the
Trust, is a partner), 1345 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
19107-3496, are counsel to the Trust.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON PERFORMANCE
From time to time, the total return of each class of shares of
each Portfolio and the yield of the Balanced Portfolio for various periods may
be quoted in advertisements, shareholder
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reports or other communications to shareholders. Performance information is
generally available by calling (800)688-3350.
Total Return Calculations. Each Portfolio computes its "average
annual total return" for a class by determining the average annual compounded
rates of return during specified periods that equate the initial amount
invested to the ending redeemable value of such investment. This is done by
dividing the ending redeemable value of a hypothetical $1,000 initial payment
by $1,000 and raising the quotient to a power equal to one divided by the
number of years (or fractional portion thereof) covered by the computation and
subtracting one from the result. This calculation can be expressed as follows:
ERV 1/n
T = [(-----) - 1]
P
Where: T = average annual total return.
ERV = ending redeemable value at the end of
the period covered by the computation of a
hypothetical $1,000 payment made at the
beginning of the period.
P = hypothetical initial payment of $1,000.
n = period covered by the computation, ex-
pressed in terms of years.
The Portfolios compute their aggregate total returns for each
class by determining the aggregate rates of return during specified periods
that likewise equate the initial amount invested to the ending redeemable
value of such investment. The formula for calculating aggregate total return
is as follows:
ERV
T = (------) - 1
P
The calculations of average annual total return and aggregate
total return assume the reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain
distributions on the reinvestment dates during the period, and include all
recurring fees charged to all shareholder accounts, assuming an account size
equal to a Portfolio's mean (or median) account size for any fees that vary
with the size of the account. The ending redeemable value (variable "ERV" in
each formula) is determined by assuming complete redemption of the
hypothetical investment and the deduction of all nonrecurring charges at the
end of the period covered by the computation. Each Portfolio's average annual
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total return may reflect the deduction of the maximum sales load
imposed on purchases.
The average annual total returns for the Growth/Value,
Opportunity, Intrinsic Value, Capital Growth, Balanced and International
Equity Portfolios for the one year period ended December 31, 1995 (if
applicable) and the period since
commencement of operations are shown below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Average Annual Average Annual Average Annual Average Annual
Total Return Total Return Total Return Total Return
For One Year For One Year From Inception From Inception
Ended 12/31/95 Ended 12/31/95 Through 12/31/95 Through 12/31/95
(with Deduction (without Deduc- (with Deduction (without Deduc-
of Maximum tion for Any of Maximum tion for Any
Sales Charge) Sales Charge) Sales Charge) Sales Charge)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Growth/Value Portfolio 21.62% 28.02% 9.71% 10.94%
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Inception: June 1, 1991
Opportunity Portfolio 13.90% 19.90% 13.51% 14.79%
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Inception: June 1, 1991
Intrinsic Value Portfolio 18.16% 24.38% 10.28% 11.52%
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Inception: June 1, 1991
Capital Growth Portfolio 22.46% 28.90% 18.09% 22.19%
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Inception: July 2, 1994
Balanced Portfolio 17.01% 23.16% 7.08% 9.86%
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Inception: January 1, 1994
International Equity Portfolio 5.90% 11.47% 5.50% 10.66%
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Inception: December 3, 1994
</TABLE>
The aggregate annual total returns for the Portfolios for the one
year period ended December 31, 1995 (if applicable) and the period since
commencement of operations are shown below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Aggregate Total Aggregate Total
Return From Return From
Inception Inception
Through 12/31/95 Through 12/31/95
(with Deduction (without Deduc-
of Maximum tion for Any
Sales Charge) Sales Charge)
---------------- ----------------
<S> <C> <C>
Growth/Value Portfolio 53.01% 61.05%
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Inception: June 1, 1991
Opportunity Portfolio 78.89% 88.30%
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Inception: June 1, 1991
Intrinsic Value Portfolio 56.68% 64.92%
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Inception: June 1, 1991
Capital Growth Portfolio 28.36% 35.11%
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Inception: July 2, 1994
Balanced Portfolio 14.67% 20.70%
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Inception: January 1, 1994
International Equity Portfolio 5.95% 11.53%
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Inception: December 3, 1994
</TABLE>
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The Portfolios may also from time to time include in
advertisements, sales literature, communications to shareholders and other
materials ("Literature") total return figures that are not calculated
according to the formulas set forth above in order to compare more accurately
a Portfolio's performance with other measures of investment return. For
example, in comparing the Portfolios' total returns with data published by
Lipper Analytical Services, Inc., CDA Investment Technologies, Inc. or
Weisenberger Investment Company Service, or with the performance of an index,
the Portfolios may calculate their returns for the period of time specified in
the advertisement or communication by assuming the investment of $10,000 in
shares and assuming the reinvestment date. Percentage increases are determined
by subtracting the initial value of the investment from the ending value and
by dividing the remainder by the beginning value. The Portfolios do not, for
these purposes, deduct from the initial value invested any amount representing
sales charges. The Portfolios will, however, disclose the maximum sales charge
and will also disclose that the performance data does not reflect sales
charges and that inclusion of sales charges would reduce the performance
quoted.
The Portfolios may also from time to time include discussions or
illustrations of the effects of compounding in advertisements. "Compounding"
refers to the fact that, if dividends or other distributions on a Portfolio
investment are reinvested by being paid in additional Portfolio shares, any
future income or capital appreciation of a Portfolio would increase the value,
not only of the original Portfolio investment, but also of the additional
Portfolio shares received through reinvestment. As a result, the value of the
Portfolio investment would increase more quickly than if dividends or other
distributions had been paid in cash.
The Portfolios may also include discussions or illustrations of the
potential investment goals of a prospective investor, investment management
strategies, techniques, policies or investment suitability of a Portfolio
(such as value investing, market timing, dollar cost averaging, asset
allocation, constant ratio transfer, automatic accounting rebalancing, the
advantages and disadvantages of investing in tax-deferred and taxable
instruments), economic conditions, the relationship between sectors of the
economy and the economy as a whole, various securities markets, the effects of
inflation and historical performance of various asset classes, including but
not limited to, stocks, bonds and Treasury bills. From time to time
advertisements or communications to shareholders may summarize the substance
of information contained in shareholder reports (including the investment
composition of a Portfolio), as well as the view of the Trust as to current
market, economy, trade and interest rate trends, legislative, regulatory and
monetary developments, investment strategies and related matters believed to
be of relevance to a Portfolio. The Portfolios may also include in
advertisements charts, graphs or drawings which compare the investment
objective, return potential, relative
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stability and/or growth possibilities of the Portfolio and/or other mutual
funds, or illustrate the potential risks and rewards of investment in various
investment vehicles, including but not limited to, stocks, bonds, treasury
bills and shares of a Portfolio. In addition, advertisements or shareholder
communications may include a discussion of certain attributes or benefits to
be derived by an investment in a Portfolio and/or other mutual funds,
shareholder profiles and hypothetical investor scenarios, timely information
on financial management, tax and retirement planning and investment
alternatives to certificates of deposit and other financial instruments. Such
advertisements or communicators may include symbols, headlines or other
material which highlight or summarize the information discussed in more detail
therein.
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APPENDIX A
Commercial Paper Ratings
A Standard & Poor's commercial paper rating is a current assessment
of the likelihood of timely payment of debt considered short-term in the
relevant market. The following summarizes the rating categories used by
Standard and Poor's for commercial paper:
"A-1" - Issue's degree of safety regarding timely payment is
strong. Those issues determined to possess extremely strong safety
characteristics are denoted "A-1+."
"A-2" - Issue's capacity for timely payment is satisfactory.
However, the relative degree of safety is not as high as for issues designated
"A-1."
"A-3" - Issue has an adequate capacity for timely payment. It is,
however, somewhat more vulnerable to the adverse effects of changes in
circumstances than an obligation carrying a higher designation.
"B" - Issue has only a speculative capacity for timely payment.
"C" - Issue has a doubtful capacity for payment.
"D" - Issue is in payment default.
Moody's commercial paper ratings are opinions of the ability of
issuers to repay punctually promissory obligations not having an original
maturity in excess of 9 months. The following summarizes the rating categories
used by Moody's for commercial paper:
"Prime-1" - Issuer or related supporting institutions are
considered to have a superior capacity for repayment of short-term promissory
obligations. Prime-1 repayment capacity will normally be evidenced by the
following characteristics: leading market positions in well established
industries; high rates of return on funds employed; conservative
capitalization structures with moderate reliance on debt and ample asset
protection; broad margins in earning coverage of fixed financial charges and
high internal cash generation; and well established access to a range of
financial markets and assured sources of alternate liquidity.
"Prime-2" - Issuer or related supporting institutions are
considered to have a strong capacity for repayment of short-term promissory
obligations. This will normally be evidenced by
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many of the characteristics cited above but to a lesser degree. Earnings
trends and coverage ratios, while sound, will be more subject to variation.
Capitalization characteristics, while still appropriate, may be more affected
by external conditions. Ample alternative liquidity is maintained.
"Prime-3" - Issuer or related supporting institutions have an
acceptable capacity for repayment of short-term promissory obligations. The
effects of industry characteristics and market composition may be more
pronounced. Variability in earnings and profitability may result in changes in
the level of debt protection measurements and the requirement for relatively
high financial leverage. Adequate alternate liquidity is maintained.
"Not Prime" - Issuer does not fall within any of the Prime rating
categories.
The three rating categories of Duff & Phelps for investment grade
commercial paper and short-term debt are "D-1," "D-2" and "D-3." Duff & Phelps
employs three designations, "D- 1+," "D-1" and "D-1-," within the highest
rating category. The following summarizes the rating categories used by Duff &
Phelps for commercial paper:
"D-1+" - Debt possesses highest certainty of timely payment.
Short-term liquidity, including internal operating factors and/or access to
alternative sources of funds, is outstanding, and safety is just below
risk-free U.S. Treasury short-term obligations.
"D-1" - Debt possesses very high certainty of timely payment.
Liquidity factors are excellent and supported by good fundamental protection
factors. Risk factors are minor.
"D-1-" - Debt possesses high certainty of timely payment. Liquidity
factors are strong and supported by good fundamental protection factors. Risk
factors are very small.
"D-2" - Debt possesses good certainty of timely payment. Liquidity
factors and company fundamentals are sound. Although ongoing funding needs may
enlarge total financing requirements, access to capital markets is good. Risk
factors are small.
"D-3" - Debt possesses satisfactory liquidity, and other protection
factors qualify issue as investment grade. Risk factors are larger and subject
to more variation. Nevertheless, timely payment is expected.
"D-4" - Debt possesses speculative investment characteristics.
Liquidity is not sufficient to ensure against disruption in debt service.
Operating factors and market access may be subject to a high degree of
variation.
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"D-5" - Issuer has failed to meet scheduled principal and/or
interest payments.
Fitch short-term ratings apply to debt obligations that are payable
on demand or have original maturities of generally up to three years. The
following summarizes the rating categories used by Fitch for short-term
obligations:
"F-1+" - Securities possess exceptionally strong credit quality.
Issues assigned this rating are regarded as having the strongest degree of
assurance for timely payment.
"F-1" - Securities possess very strong credit quality. Issues
assigned this rating reflect an assurance of timely payment only slightly less
in degree than issues rated "F-1+."
"F-2" - Securities possess good credit quality. Issues assigned
this rating have a satisfactory degree of assurance for timely payment, but
the margin of safety is not as great as the "F-1+" and "F-1" categories.
"F-3" - Securities possess fair credit quality. Issues assigned
this rating have characteristics suggesting that the degree of assurance for
timely payment is adequate; however, near-term adverse changes could cause
these securities to be rated below investment grade.
"F-S" - Securities possess weak credit quality. Issues assigned
this rating have characteristics suggesting a minimal degree of assurance for
timely payment and are vulnerable to near-term adverse changes in financial
and economic conditions.
"D" - Securities are in actual or imminent payment default.
Fitch may also use the symbol "LOC" with its short-term ratings to
indicate that the rating is based upon a letter of credit issued by a
commercial bank.
Thomson BankWatch short-term ratings assess the likelihood of an
untimely or incomplete payment of principal or interest of unsubordinated
instruments having a maturity of one year or less which are issued by United
States commercial banks, thrifts and non-bank banks; non-United States banks;
and broker-dealers. The following summarizes the ratings used by Thomson
BankWatch:
"TBW-1" - This designation represents Thomson BankWatch's highest
rating category and indicates a very high degree of likelihood that principal
and interest will be paid on a timely basis.
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"TBW-2" - This designation indicates that while the degree of
safety regarding timely payment of principal and interest is strong, the
relative degree of safety is not as high as for issues rated "TBW-1."
"TBW-3" - This designation represents the lowest investment grade
category and indicates that while the debt is more susceptible to adverse
developments (both internal and external) than obligations with higher
ratings, capacity to service principal and interest in a timely fashion is
considered adequate.
"TBW-4" - This designation indicates that the debt is regarded as
non-investment grade and therefore speculative.
IBCA assesses the investment quality of unsecured debt with an
original maturity of less than one year which is issued by bank holding
companies and their principal bank subsidiaries. The following summarizes the
rating categories used by IBCA for short-term debt ratings:
"A1+" - Obligations supported by the highest capacity for timely
repayment.
"A1" - Obligations are supported by the highest capacity for timely
repayment.
"A2" - Obligations are supported by a satisfactory capacity for
timely repayment, although such capacity may be susceptible to adverse changes
in business, economic or financial conditions.
"A3" - Obligations are supported by a satisfactory capacity for
timely repayment. Such capacity is more susceptible to adverse changes in
business, economic or financial conditions than for obligations in higher
categories.
"B" - Obligations for which the capacity for timely repayment is
susceptible to adverse changes in business, economic or financial conditions.
"C" - Obligations for which there is an inadequate capacity to
ensure timely repayment.
"D" - Obligations which have a high risk of default or which are
currently in default.
Corporate and Municipal Long-Term Debt Ratings
The following summarizes the ratings used by Standard & Poor's for
corporate and municipal debt:
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"AAA" - This designation represents the highest rating assigned by
Standard & Poor's to a debt obligation and indicates an extremely strong
capacity to pay interest and repay principal.
"AA" - Debt is considered to have a very strong capacity to pay
interest and repay principal and differs from AAA issues only in small degree.
"A" - Debt is considered to have a strong capacity to pay interest
and repay principal although such issues are somewhat more susceptible to the
adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than debt
in higher-rated categories.
"BBB" - Debt is regarded as having an adequate capacity to pay
interest and repay principal. Whereas such issues normally exhibit adequate
protection parameters, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances
are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity to pay interest and repay
principal for debt in this category than in higher-rated categories.
"BB," "B," "CCC," "CC" and "C" - Debt is regarded, on balance, as
predominantly speculative with respect to capacity to pay interest and repay
principal in accordance with the terms of the obligation. "BB" indicates the
lowest degree of speculation and "C" the highest degree of speculation. While
such debt will likely have some quality and protective characteristics, these
are outweighed by large uncertainties or major risk exposures to adverse
conditions.
"BB" - Debt has less near-term vulnerability to default than other
speculative issues. However, it faces major ongoing uncertainties or exposure
to adverse business, financial or economic conditions which could lead to
inadequate capacity to meet timely interest and principal payments. The "BB"
rating category is also used for debt subordinated to senior debt that is
assigned an actual or implied "BBB-" rating.
"B" - Debt has a greater vulnerability to default but currently has
the capacity to meet interest payments and principal repayments. Adverse
business, financial or economic conditions will likely impair capacity or
willingness to pay interest and repay principal. The "B" rating category is
also used for debt subordinated to senior debt that is assigned an actual or
implied "BB" or "BB-" rating.
"CCC" - Debt has a currently identifiable vulnerability to default,
and is dependent upon favorable business, financial and economic conditions to
meet timely payment of interest and repayment of principal. In the event of
adverse business, financial or economic conditions, it is not likely to have
the capacity to pay interest and repay principal. The "CCC" rating category is
also used for debt subordinated to senior debt that is assigned an actual or
implied "B" or "B-" rating.
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"CC" - This rating is typically applied to debt subordinated to
senior debt that is assigned an actual or implied "CCC" rating.
"C" - This rating is typically applied to debt subordinated to
senior debt which is assigned an actual or implied "CCC-" debt rating. The "C"
rating may be used to cover a situation where a bankruptcy petition has been
filed, but debt service payments are continued.
"CI" - This rating is reserved for income bonds on which no
interest is being paid.
"D" - Debt is in payment default. This rating is used when interest
payments or principal payments are not made on the date due, even if the
applicable grace period has not expired, unless S & P believes that such
payments will be made during such grace period. "D" rating is also used upon
the filing of a bankruptcy petition if debt service payments are jeopardized.
PLUS (+) OR MINUS (-) - The ratings from "AA" through "CCC" may be
modified by the addition of a plus or minus sign to show relative standing
within the major rating categories.
"r" - This rating is attached to highlight derivative, hybrid, and
certain other obligations that S & P believes may experience high volatility
or high variability in expected returns due to non-credit risks. Examples of
such obligations are: securities whose principal or interest return is indexed
to equities, commodities, or currencies; certain swaps and options; and
interest only and principal only mortgage securities.
The following summarizes the ratings used by Moody's for corporate and
municipal long-term debt:
"Aaa" - Bonds are judged to be of the best quality. They carry the
smallest degree of investment risk and are generally referred to as "gilt
edged." Interest payments are protected by a large or by an exceptionally
stable margin and principal is secure. While the various protective elements
are likely to change, such changes as can be visualized are most unlikely to
impair the fundamentally strong position of such issues.
"Aa" - Bonds are judged to be of high quality by all standards.
Together with the "Aaa" group they comprise what are generally known as
high-grade bonds. They are rated lower than the best bonds because margins of
protection may not be as large as in "Aaa" securities or fluctuation of
protective elements may be of greater amplitude or there may be other elements
present which make the long-term risks appear somewhat larger than in "Aaa"
securities.
"A" - Bonds possess many favorable investment attributes and are to
be considered as upper medium-grade
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obligations. Factors giving security to principal and interest are considered
adequate but elements may be present which suggest a susceptibility to
impairment sometime in the future.
"Baa" - Bonds considered medium-grade obligations, i.e., they are
neither highly protected nor poorly secured. Interest payments and principal
security appear adequate for the present but certain protective elements may
be lacking or may be characteristically unreliable over any great length of
time. Such bonds lack outstanding investment characteristics and in fact have
speculative characteristics as well.
"Ba," "B," "Caa," "Ca," and "C" - Bonds that possess one of these
ratings provide questionable protection of interest and principal ("Ba"
indicates some speculative elements; "B" indicates a general lack of
characteristics of desirable investment; "Caa" represents a poor standing;
"Ca" represents obligations which are speculative in a high degree; and "C"
represents the lowest rated class of bonds). "Caa," "Ca" and "C" bonds may be
in default.
Con. (---) - Bonds for which the security depends upon the
completion of some act or the fulfillment of some condition are rated
conditionally. These are bonds secured by (a) earnings of projects under
construction, (b) earnings of projects unseasoned in operation experience, (c)
rentals which begin when facilities are completed, or (d) payments to which
some other limiting condition attaches. Parenthetical rating denotes probable
credit stature upon completion of construction or elimination of basis of
condition.
(P)... - When applied to forward delivery bonds, indicates that the
rating is provisional pending delivery of the bonds. The rating may be revised
prior to delivery if changes ooccur in the legal documents or the underlying
credit quality of the bonds.
The following summarizes the long-term debt ratings used by Duff &
Phelps for corporate and municipal long-term debt:
"AAA" - Debt is considered to be of the highest credit quality. The
risk factors are negligible, being only slightly more than for risk-free U.S.
Treasury debt.
"AA" - Debt is considered of high credit quality. Protection
factors are strong. Risk is modest but may vary slightly from time to time
because of economic conditions.
"A" - Debt possesses protection factors which are average but
adequate. However, risk factors are more variable and greater in periods of
economic stress.
"BBB" - Debt possesses below average protection factors but such
protection factors are still considered sufficient for
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prudent investment. Considerable variability in risk is present during
economic cycles.
"BB," "B," "CCC," "DD," and "DP" - Debt that possesses one of these
ratings is considered to be below investment grade. Although below investment
grade, debt rated "BB" is deemed likely to meet obligations when due. Debt
rated "B" possesses the risk that obligations will not be met when due. Debt
rated "CCC" is well below investment grade and has considerable uncertainty as
to timely payment of principal, interest or preferred dividends. Debt rated
"DD" is a defaulted debt obligation, and the rating "DP" represents preferred
stock with dividend arrearages.
To provide more detailed indications of credit quality, the "AA,"
"A," "BBB," "BB" and "B" ratings may be modified by the addition of a plus (+)
or minus (-) sign to show relative standing within these major categories.
The following summarizes the highest four ratings used by Fitch for
corporate and municipal bonds:
"AAA" - Bonds considered to be investment grade and of the highest
credit quality. The obligor has an exceptionally strong ability to pay
interest and repay principal, which is unlikely to be affected by reasonably
foreseeable events.
"AA" - Bonds considered to be investment grade and of very high
credit quality. The obligor's ability to pay interest and repay principal is
very strong, although not quite as strong as bonds rated "AAA." Because bonds
rated in the "AAA" and "AA" categories are not significantly vulnerable to
foreseeable future developments, short-term debt of these issuers is generally
rated "F-1+."
"A" - Bonds considered to be investment grade and of high credit
quality. The obligor's ability to pay interest and repay principal is
considered to be strong, but may be more vulnerable to adverse changes in
economic conditions and circumstances than bonds with higher ratings.
"BBB" - Bonds considered to be investment grade and of satisfactory
credit quality. The obligor's ability to pay interest and repay principal is
considered to be adequate. Adverse changes in economic conditions and
circumstances, however, are more likely to have an adverse impact on these
bonds, and therefore, impair timely payment. The likelihood that the ratings
of these bonds will fall below investment grade is higher than for bonds with
higher ratings.
"BB," "B," "CCC," "CC," "C," "DDD," "DD," and "D" Bonds that
possess one of these ratings are considered by Fitch to be speculative
investments. The ratings "BB" to "C" represent Fitch's assessment of the
likelihood of timely payment of principal and interest in accordance with the
terms of obligation
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for bond issues not in default. For defaulted bonds, the rating "DDD" to "D"
is an assessment of the ultimate recovery value through reorganization or
liquidation.
To provide more detailed indications of credit quality, the Fitch
ratings from and including "AA" to "C" may be modified by the addition of a
plus (+) or minus (-) sign to show relative standing within these major rating
categories.
IBCA assesses the investment quality of unsecured debt with an
original maturity of more than one year which is issued by bank holding
companies and their principal bank subsidiaries. The following summarizes the
rating categories used by IBCA for long-term debt ratings:
"AAA" - Obligations for which there is the lowest expectation of
investment risk. Capacity for timely repayment of principal and interest is
substantial such that adverse changes in business, economic or financial
conditions are unlikely to increase investment risk substantially.
"AA" - Obligations for which there is a very low expectation of
investment risk. Capacity for timely repayment of principal and interest is
substantial. Adverse changes in business, economic or financial conditions may
increase investment risk albeit not very significantly.
"A" - Obligations for which there is a low expectation of
investment risk. Capacity for timely repayment of principal and interest is
strong, although adverse changes in business, economic or financial conditions
may lead to increased investment risk.
"BBB" - Obligations for which there is currently a low expectation
of investment risk. Capacity for timely repayment of principal and interest is
adequate, although adverse changes in business, economic or financial
conditions are more likely to lead to increased investment risk than for
obligations in other categories.
"BB," "B," "CCC," "CC," and "C" - Obligations are assigned one of
these ratings where it is considered that speculative characteristics are
present. "BB" represents the lowest degree of speculation and indicates a
possibility of investment risk developing. "C" represents the highest degree
of speculation and indicates that the obligations are currently in default.
IBCA may append a rating of plus (+) or minus (-) to a rating to
denote relative status within major rating categories.
Thomson BankWatch assesses the likelihood of an untimely repayment
of principal or interest over the term to
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maturity of long term debt and preferred stock which are issued by United
States commercial banks, thrifts and non-bank banks; non-United States banks;
and broker-dealers. The following summarizes the rating categories used by
Thomson BankWatch for long-term debt ratings:
"AAA" - This designation represents the highest category assigned
by Thomson BankWatch to long-term debt and indicates that the ability to repay
principal and interest on a timely basis is extremely high.
"AA" - This designation indicates a very strong ability to repay
principal and interest on a timely basis with limited incremental risk
compared to issues rated in the highest category.
"A" - This designation indicates that the ability to repay
principal and interest is strong. Issues rated "A" could be more vulnerable to
adverse developments (both internal and external) than obligations with higher
ratings.
"BBB" - This designation represents Thomson BankWatch's lowest
investment grade category and indicates an acceptable capacity to repay
principal and interest. Issues rated "BBB" are, however, more vulnerable to
adverse developments (both internal and external) than obligations with higher
ratings.
"BB," "B," "CCC," and "CC," - These designations are assigned by
Thomson BankWatch to non-investment grade long-term debt. Such issues are
regarded as having speculative characteristics regarding the likelihood of
timely payment of principal and interest. "BB" indicates the lowest degree of
speculation and "CC" the highest degree of speculation.
"D" - This designation indicates that the long-term
debt is in default.
PLUS (+) OR MINUS (-) - The ratings from "AAA" through "CC" may
include a plus or minus sign designation which indicates where within the
respective category the issue is placed.
Municipal Note Ratings
A Standard and Poor's rating reflects the liquidity concerns and
market access risks unique to notes due in three years or less. The following
summarizes the ratings used by Standard & Poor's Ratings Group for municipal
notes:
"SP-1" - The issuers of these municipal notes exhibit very strong
or strong capacity to pay principal and interest. Those issues determined to
possess overwhelming safety characteristics are given a plus (+) designation.
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"SP-2" - The issuers of these municipal notes exhibit satisfactory
capacity to pay principal and interest.
"SP-3" - The issuers of these municipal notes exhibit speculative
capacity to pay principal and interest.
Moody's ratings for state and municipal notes and other short-term
loans are designated Moody's Investment Grade ("MIG") and variable rate demand
obligations are designated Variable Moody's Investment Grade ("VMIG"). Such
ratings recognize the differences between short-term credit risk and long-term
risk. The following summarizes the ratings by Moody's Investors Service, Inc.
for short-term notes:
"MIG-1"/"VMIG-1" - Loans bearing this designation are of the best
quality, enjoying strong protection by established cash flows, superior
liquidity support or demonstrated broad-based access to the market for
refinancing.
"MIG-2"/"VMIG-2" - Loans bearing this designation are of high
quality, with margins of protection ample although not so large as in the
preceding group.
"MIG-3"/"VMIG-3" - Loans bearing this designation are of favorable
quality, with all security elements accounted for but lacking the undeniable
strength of the preceding grades. Liquidity and cash flow protection may be
narrow and market access for refinancing is likely to be less well
established.
"MIG-4"/"VMIG-4" - Loans bearing this designation are of adequate
quality, carrying specific risk but having protection commonly regarded as
required of an investment security and not distinctly or predominantly
speculative.
"SG" - Loans bearing this designation are of speculative quality
and lack margins of protection.
Fitch and Duff & Phelps use the short-term ratings described under
Commercial Paper Ratings for municipal notes.
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APPENDIX B
As stated in their Prospectuses, each of the Portfolios may enter
into futures contracts for hedging purposes. The International Equity,
Balanced and Capital Growth Portfolios may enter into related options for
hedging purposes.
I. Interest Rate Futures Contracts
Use of Interest Rate Futures Contracts. Bond prices are established
in both the cash market and the futures market. In the cash market, bonds are
purchased and sold with payment for the full purchase price of the bond being
made in cash, generally within five business days after the trade. In the
futures market, only a contract is made to purchase or sell a bond in the
future for a set price on a certain date. Historically, the prices for bonds
established in the futures markets have tended to move generally in the
aggregate in concert with the cash market prices and have maintained fairly
predictable relationships. Accordingly, the Balanced Portfolio may use
interest rate futures as a defense, or hedge, against anticipated interest
rate changes and not for speculation. As described below, this would include
the use of futures contract sales to protect against expected increases in
interest rates and futures contract purchases to offset the impact of interest
rate declines.
The Balanced Portfolio presently could accomplish a similar result
to that which they hope to achieve through the use of futures contracts by
selling bonds with long maturities and investing in bonds with short
maturities when interest rates are expected to increase, or conversely,
selling short-term bonds and investing in long-term bonds when interest rates
are expected to decline. However, because of the liquidity that is often
available in the futures market the protection is more likely to be achieved,
perhaps at a lower cost and without changing the rate of interest being earned
by the Portfolio, through using futures contracts.
Description of Interest Rate Futures Contracts. An interest rate
futures contract sale would create an obligation by the Balanced Portfolio, as
seller, to deliver the specific type of financial instrument called for in the
contract at a specific future time for a specified price. A futures contract
purchase would create an obligation by the Portfolio, as purchaser, to take
delivery of the specific type of financial instrument at a specific future
time at a specific price. The specific securities delivered or taken,
respectively, at settlement date, would not be determined until at or near
that date. The determination would be in accordance with the rules of the
exchange on which the futures contract sale or purchase was made.
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Although interest rate futures contracts by their terms call for
actual delivery or acceptance of securities, in most cases the contracts are
closed out before the settlement date without the making or taking of delivery
of securities. Closing out a futures contract sale is effected by the
Portfolio's entering into a futures contract purchase for the same aggregate
amount of the specific type of financial instrument and the same delivery
date. If the price in the sale exceeds the price in the offsetting purchase,
the Portfolio is paid the difference and thus realizes a gain. If the
offsetting purchase price exceeds the sale price, the Portfolio pays the
difference and realizes a loss. Similarly, the closing out of a futures
contract purchase is effected by the Portfolio's entering into a futures
contract sale. If the offsetting sale price exceeds the purchase price, the
Portfolio realizes a gain, and if the purchase price exceeds the offsetting
sale price, the Portfolio realizes a loss.
Interest rate futures contracts are traded in an auction
environment on the floors of several exchanges principally, the Chicago Board
of Trade, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the New York Futures Exchange.
The Portfolio would deal only in standardized contracts on recognized
exchanges. Each exchange guarantees performance under contract provisions
through a clearing corporation, a nonprofit organization managed by the
exchange membership.
A public market now exists in futures contracts covering various
financial instruments including long-term United States Treasury Bonds and
Notes; three-month United States Treasury Bills; and ninety-day commercial
paper. The Balanced Portfolio may trade in any futures contract for which
there exists a public market, including, without limitation, the foregoing
instruments.
Examples of Futures Contract Sale. The Balanced Portfolio would
engage in an interest rate futures contract sale to maintain the income
advantage from continued holding of a long-term bond while endeavoring to
avoid part or all of the loss in market value that would otherwise accompany a
decline in long-term securities prices. Assume that the market value of a
certain security in the Portfolio tends to move in concert with the futures
market prices of long-term United States Treasury bonds ("Treasury bonds").
The Adviser wishes to fix the current market value of this portfolio security
until some point in the future. Assume the portfolio security has a market
value of 100, and the Adviser believes that, because of an anticipated rise in
interest rates, the value will decline to 95. The Portfolio might enter into
futures contract sales of Treasury bonds for an equivalent of 98. If the
market value of the portfolio security does indeed decline from 100 to 95, the
equivalent futures market price for the Treasury bonds might also decline from
98 to 93.
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In that case, the five-point loss in the market value of the
portfolio security would be offset by the five-point gain realized by closing
out the futures contract sale. Of course, the futures market price of Treasury
bonds might well decline to more than 93 or to less than 93 because of the
imperfect correlation between cash and futures prices mentioned below.
The Adviser could be wrong in its forecast of interest rates and
the equivalent futures market price could rise above 98. In this case, the
market value of the portfolio securities, including the portfolio security
being protected, would increase. The benefit of this increase would be reduced
by the loss realized on closing out the futures contract sale.
If interest rate levels did not change, the Portfolio in the above
example might incur a loss of 2 points (which might be reduced by an
offsetting transaction prior to the settlement date). In each transaction,
transaction expenses would also be incurred.
Examples of Futures Contract Purchase. The Balanced Portfolio would
engage in an interest rate futures contract purchase when it is not fully
invested in long-term bonds but wishes to defer for a time the purchase of
long-term bonds in light of the availability of advantageous interim
investments, e.g., shorter-term securities whose yields are greater than those
available on long-term bonds. The Portfolio's basic motivation would be to
maintain for a time the income advantage from investing in the short-term
securities; the Portfolio would be endeavoring at the same time to eliminate
the effect of all or part of an expected increase in market price of the
long-term bonds that the Portfolio may purchase.
For example, assume that the market price of a long-term bond that
the Portfolio may purchase, currently yielding 10%, tends to move in concert
with futures market prices of Treasury bonds. The Adviser wishes to fix the
current market price (and thus 10% yield) of the long-term bond until the time
(four months away in this example) when it may purchase the bond. Assume the
long-term bond has a market price of 100, and the Adviser believes that,
because of an anticipated fall in interest rates, the price will have risen to
105 (and the yield will have dropped to about 9 1/2%) in four months. The
Portfolio might enter into futures contracts purchases of Treasury bonds for
an equivalent price of 98. At the same time, the Portfolio would assign a pool
of investments in short-term securities that are either maturing in four
months or earmarked for sale in four months, for purchase of the long-term
bond at an assumed market price of 100. Assume these short-term securities are
yielding 15%. If the market price of the long-term bond does indeed rise from
100 to 105, the equivalent futures market price for Treasury bonds might also
rise from 98 to 103. In that case, the 5-point increase in the price that the
Portfolio pays for the long-term
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bond would be offset by the 5-point gain realized by closing out the futures
contract purchase.
The Adviser could be wrong in its forecast of interest rates;
long-term interest rates might rise to above 10%; and the equivalent futures
market price could fall below 98. If short-term rates at the same time fall to
10% or below, it is possible that the Portfolio would continue with its
purchase program for long-term bonds. The market price of available long-term
bonds would have decreased. The benefit of this price decrease, and thus yield
increase, will be reduced by the loss realized on closing out the futures
contract purchase.
If, however, short-term rates remained above available long-term
rates, it is possible that the Portfolio would discontinue its purchase
program for long-term bonds. The yield on short-term securities in the
portfolio, including those originally in the pool assigned to the particular
long-term bond, would remain higher than yields on long-term bonds. The
benefit of this continued incremental income will be reduced by the loss
realized on closing out the futures contract purchase.
In each transaction, expenses would also be incurred.
II. Index Futures Contracts
A stock or bond index assigns relative values to the stocks or
bonds included in the index and the index fluctuates with changes in the
market values of the stocks or bonds included. Some stock index futures
contracts are based on broad market indexes, such as the Standard & Poor's 500
or the New York Stock Exchange Composite Index. In contrast, certain exchanges
offer futures contracts on narrower market indexes, such as the Standard &
Poor's 100 or indexes based on an industry or market segment, such as oil and
gas stocks. Futures contracts are traded on organized exchanges regulated by
the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Transactions on such exchanges are
cleared through a clearing corporation, which guarantees the performance of
the parties to each contract.
The Portfolios may sell index futures contracts in order to offset
a decrease in market value of its portfolio securities that might otherwise
result from a market decline. A Portfolio may do so either to hedge the value
of its portfolio as a whole, or to protect against declines, occurring prior
to sales of securities, in the value of the securities to be sold. Conversely,
the Portfolios may purchase index futures contracts in anticipation of
purchases of securities. In a substantial majority of these transactions, the
Portfolios may purchase such securities upon termination of the long futures
position, but a long futures position may be terminated without a
corresponding purchase of securities.
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In addition, the Portfolios may utilize index futures contracts in
anticipation of changes in the composition of their portfolio holdings. For
example, in the event that a Portfolio expects to narrow the range of industry
groups represented in its holdings it may, prior to making purchases of the
actual securities, establish a long futures position based on a more
restricted index, such as an index comprised of securities of a particular
industry group. The Portfolio may also sell futures contracts in connection
with this strategy, in order to protect against the possibility that the value
of the securities to be sold as part of the restructuring of the portfolio
will decline prior to the time of sale.
The following are examples of transactions in stock index futures
(net of commissions and premiums, if any).
ANTICIPATORY PURCHASE HEDGE: Buy the Future
Hedge Objective: Protect Against Increasing Price
Portfolio Futures
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-Day Hedge is Placed-
Anticipate Buying $62,500 Buying 1 Index Futures
Equity Portfolio at 125
Value of Futures =
$62,500/Contract
-Day Hedge is Lifted-
Buy Equity Portfolio with Sell 1 Index Futures at 130
Actual Cost = $65,000 Value of Futures = $65,000/
Increase in Purchase Price = Contract
$2,500 Gain on Futures = $2,500
HEDGING A STOCK PORTFOLIO: Sell the Future
Hedge Objective: Protect Against Declining
Value of the Portfolio
Factors:
Value of Stock Portfolio = $1,000,000
Value of Futures Contract = 125 x $500 = $62,500
Portfolio Beta Relative to the Index = 1.0
Portfolio Futures
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-Day Hedge is Placed-
Anticipate Selling $1,000,000 Sell 16 Index Futures at 125
Equity Portfolio Value of Futures = $1,000,000
-Day Hedge is Lifted-
Equity Portfolio-Own Buy 16 Index Futures at 120
Stock with Value = $960,000 Value of Futures = $960,000
Loss in Portfolio Value = $40,000 Gain on Futures = $40,000
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If, however, the market moved in the opposite direction, that is,
market value decreased and the Portfolio had entered into an anticipatory
purchase hedge, or market value increased and the Portfolio had hedged its
stock portfolio, the results of the Portfolio's transactions in stock index
futures would be as set forth below.
ANTICIPATORY PURCHASE HEDGE: Buy the Future
Hedge Objective: Protect Against Increasing Price
Portfolio Futures
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-Day Hedge is Placed-
Anticipate Buying $62,500 Buying 1 Index Futures at 125
Equity Portfolio Value of Futures = $62,500/
Contract
-Day Hedge is Lifted-
Buy Equity Portfolio with Sell 1 Index Futures at 120
Actual Cost - $60,000 Value of Futures = $60,000/
Decrease in Purchase Price = $2,500 Contract
Loss on Futures = $2,500
HEDGING A STOCK PORTFOLIO: Sell the Future
Hedge Objective: Protect Against Declining
Value of the Portfolio
Factors:
Value of Stock Portfolio = $1,000,000
Value of Futures Contract = 125 x $500 = $62,500
Portfolio Beta Relative to the Index = 1.0
Portfolio Futures
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-Day Hedge is Placed-
Anticipate Selling $1,000,000 Sell 16 Index Futures at 125
Equity Portfolio Value of Futures = $1,000,000
-Day Hedge is Lifted-
Equity Portfolio-Own Buy 16 Index Futures at 130
Stock with Value = $1,040,000 Value of Futures = $1,040,000
Gain in Portfolio = $40,000 Loss of Futures = $40,000
III. Margin Payments
Unlike when a Portfolio purchases or sells a security, no price is
paid or received by the Portfolio upon the purchase or sale of a futures
contract. Initially, the Portfolio will be required to deposit with the broker
or in a segregated account with the Portfolio's Custodian an amount of cash or
cash equivalents, the value of which may vary but is generally equal to 10% or
less of the value of the contract. This amount is known as initial margin. The
nature of initial margin in futures
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transactions is different from that of margin in security transactions in that
futures contract margin does not involve the borrowing of funds by the
customer to finance the transactions. Rather, the initial margin is in the
nature of a performance bond or good faith deposit on the contract which is
returned to the Portfolio upon termination of the futures contract assuming
all contractual obligations have been satisfied. Subsequent payments, called
variation margin, to and from the broker, will be made on a daily basis as the
price of the underlying security or index fluctuates making the long and short
positions in the futures contract more or less valuable, a process known as
marking to the market. For example, when a Portfolio has purchased a futures
contract and the price of the contract has risen in response to a rise in the
underlying instruments, that position will have increased in value and the
Portfolio will be entitled to receive from the broker a variation margin
payment equal to that increase in value. Conversely, where a Portfolio has
purchased a futures contract and the price of the future contract has declined
in response to a decrease in the underlying instruments, the position would be
less valuable and the Portfolio would be required to make a variation margin
payment to the broker. At any time prior to expiration of the futures
contract, the Adviser may elect to close the position by taking an opposite
position, subject to the availability of a secondary market, which will
operate to terminate the Portfolio's position in the futures contract. A final
determination of variation margin is then made, additional cash is required to
be paid by or released to the Portfolio, and the Portfolio realizes a loss or
gain.
IV. Risks of Transactions in Futures Contracts
There are several risks in connection with the use of futures by a
Portfolio as a hedging device. One risk arises because of the imperfect
correlation between movements in the price of the future and movements in the
price of the securities which are the subject of the hedge. The price of the
future may move more than or less than the price of the securities being
hedged. If the price of the future moves less than the price of the securities
which are the subject of the hedge, the hedge will not be fully effective but,
if the price of the securities being hedged has moved in an unfavorable
direction, the Portfolio would be in a better position than if it had not
hedged at all. If the price of the securities being hedged has moved in a
favorable direction, this advantage will be partially offset by the loss on
the future. If the price of the future moves more than the price of the hedged
securities, the Portfolio involved will experience either a loss or gain on
the future which will not be completely offset by movements in the price of
the securities which are the subject of the hedge. To compensate for the
imperfect correlation of movements in the price of securities being hedged and
movements in the price of futures contracts, a Portfolio may buy or sell
futures contracts in a greater dollar amount than the
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dollar amount of securities being hedged if the volatility over a particular
time period of the prices of such securities has been greater than the
volatility over such time period of the future, of if otherwise deemed to be
appropriate by the Adviser. Conversely, a Portfolio may buy or sell fewer
futures contracts if the volatility over a particular time period of the
prices of the securities being hedged is less than the volatility over such
time period of the futures contract being used, or if otherwise deemed to be
appropriate by the Adviser. It is also possible that, where a Portfolio has
sold futures to hedge its portfolio against a decline in the market, the
market may advance and the value of securities held by the Portfolio may
decline. If this occurred, the Portfolio would lose money on the future and
also experience a decline in value in its portfolio securities.
Where futures are purchased to hedge against a possible increase in
the price of securities before a Portfolio is able to invest its cash (or cash
equivalents) in securities (or options) in an orderly fashion, it is possible
that the market may decline instead; if the Portfolio then concludes not to
invest in securities or options at that time because of concern as to possible
further market decline or for other reasons, the Portfolio will realize a loss
on the futures contract that is not offset by a reduction in the price of
securities purchased.
In instances involving the purchase of futures contracts by a
Portfolio, an amount of cash and cash equivalents, equal to the market value
of the futures contracts (or options), will be deposited in a segregated
account with the Portfolio's Custodian and/or in a margin account with a
broker to collateralize the position and thereby insure that the use of such
futures is unleveraged.
In addition to the possibility that there may be an imperfect
correlation, or no correlation at all, between movements in the futures and
the securities being hedged, the price of futures may not correlate perfectly
with movement in the cash market due to certain market distortions. Rather
than meeting additional margin deposit requirements, investors may close
futures contracts through off-setting transactions which could distort the
normal relationship between the cash and futures markets. Second, with respect
to financial futures contracts, the liquidity of the futures market depends on
participants entering into off-setting transactions rather than making or
taking delivery. To the extent participants decide to make or take delivery,
liquidity in the futures market could be reduced thus producing distortions.
Third, from the point of view of speculators, the deposit requirements in the
futures market are less onerous than margin requirements in the securities
market. Therefore, increased participation by speculators in the futures
market may also cause temporary price distortions. Due to the possibility of
price distortion in the futures market, and because of the imperfect
correlation between the movements in the
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cash market and movements in the price of futures, a correct forecast of
general market trends or interest rate movements by the Adviser may still not
result in a successful hedging transaction over a short time frame.
Positions in futures may be closed out only on an exchange or board
of trade which provides a secondary market for such futures. Although a
Portfolio intends to purchase or sell futures only on exchanges or boards of
trade where there appear to be active secondary markets, there is no assurance
that a liquid secondary market on any exchange or board of trade will exist
for any particular contract or at any particular time. In such event, it may
not be possible to close a futures investment position, and in the event of
adverse price movements, a Portfolio would continue to be required to make
daily cash payments of variation margin. However, in the event futures
contracts have been used to hedge portfolio securities, such securities will
not be sold until the futures contract can be terminated. In such
circumstances, an increase in the price of the securities, if any, may
partially or completely offset losses on the futures contract. However, as
described above, there is no guarantee that the price of the securities will
in fact correlate with the price movements in the futures contract and thus
provide an offset on a futures contract.
Further, it should be noted that the liquidity of a secondary
market in a futures contract may be adversely affected by "daily price
fluctuation limits" established by commodity exchanges which limit the amount
of fluctuation in a futures contract price during a single trading day. Once
the daily limit has been reached in the contract, no trades may be entered
into at a price beyond the limit, thus preventing the liquidation of open
futures positions.
Successful use of futures by a Portfolio is also subject to the
Adviser's ability to predict correctly movements in the direction of the
market. For example, if a Portfolio has hedged against the possibility of a
decline in the market adversely affecting securities held in its portfolio and
securities prices increase instead, the Portfolio will lose part or all of the
benefit to the increased value of its securities which it has hedged because
it will have offsetting losses in its futures positions. In addition, in such
situations, if the Portfolio has insufficient cash, it may have to sell
securities to meet daily variation margin requirements. Such sales of
securities may be, but will not necessarily be, at increased prices which
reflect the rising market. A Portfolio may have to sell securities at a time
when it may be disadvantageous to do so.
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V. Options on Futures Contracts
The Balanced, Capital Growth and International Equity Portfolios
may purchase options on the futures contracts described above. A futures
option gives the holder, in return for the premium paid, the right to buy
(call) from or sell (put) to the writer of the option a futures contract at a
specified price at any time during the period of the option. Upon exercise,
the writer of the option is obligated to pay the difference between the cash
value of the futures contract and the exercise price. Like the buyer or seller
of a futures contract, the holder, or writer, of an option has the right to
terminate its position prior to the scheduled expiration of the option by
selling, or purchasing, an option of the same series, at which time the person
entering into the closing transaction will realize a gain or loss.
Investments in futures options involve some of the same
considerations that are involved in connection with investments in futures
contracts (for example, the existence of a liquid secondary market). In
addition, the purchase of an option also entails the risk that changes in the
value of the underlying futures contract will not be fully reflected in the
value of the option purchased. Depending on the pricing of the option compared
to either the futures contract upon which it is based, or upon the price of
the securities being hedged, an option may or may not be less risky than
ownership of the futures contract or such securities. In general, the market
prices of options can be expected to be more volatile than the market prices
on the underlying futures contract. Compared to the purchase or sale of
futures contracts, however, the purchase of call or put options on futures
contracts may frequently involve less potential risk to a Portfolio because
the maximum amount at risk is the premium paid for the options (plus
transaction costs). Although permitted by their fundamental investment
policies, the Balanced, Capital Growth and International Equity Portfolios do
not currently intend to write futures options, and will not do so in the
future absent any necessary regulatory approvals.
VI. Accounting and Tax Treatment
Accounting for futures contracts and options will be in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles.
Generally, futures contracts held by a Portfolio at the close of
the Portfolio's taxable year will be treated for federal income tax purposes
as sold for their fair market value on the last business day of such year, a
process known as "marking-to- market." Forty percent of any gain or loss
resulting from such constructive sale will be treated as short-term capital
gain or loss and 60% of such gain or loss will be treated as long-term capital
gain or loss without regard to the length of time the Portfolio holds the
futures contract ("the 40%-60% rule"). The
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amount of any capital gain or loss actually realized by a Portfolio in a
subsequent sale or other disposition of those futures contracts will be
adjusted to reflect any capital gain or loss taken into account by the
Portfolio in a prior year as a result of the constructive sale of the
contracts. With respect to futures contracts to sell, which will be regarded
as parts of a "mixed straddle" because their values fluctuate inversely to the
values of specific securities held by the Portfolio, losses as to such
contracts to sell will be subject to certain loss deferral rules which limit
the amount of loss currently deductible on either part of the straddle to the
amount thereof which exceeds the unrecognized gain (if any) with respect to
the other part of the straddle, and to certain wash sales regulations. Under
short sales rules, which will also be applicable, the holding period of the
securities forming part of the straddle will (if they have not been held for
the long-term holding period) be deemed not to begin prior to termination of
the straddle. With respect to certain futures contracts, deductions for
interest and carrying charges will not be allowed. Notwithstanding the rules
described above, with respect to futures contracts to sell which are properly
identified as such, a Portfolio may make an election which will exempt (in
whole or in part) those identified futures contracts from being treated for
federal income tax purposes as sold on the last business day of the
Portfolio's taxable year, but gains and losses will be subject to such short
sales, wash sales, loss deferral rules and the requirement to capitalize
interest and carrying charges. Under temporary regulations, a Portfolio would
be allowed (in lieu of the foregoing) to elect either (1) to offset gains or
losses from portions which are part of a mixed straddle by separately
identifying each mixed straddle to which such treatment applies, or (2) to
establish a mixed straddle account for which gains and losses would be
recognized and offset on a periodic basis during the taxable year. Under
either election, the 40%-60% rule will apply to the net gain or loss
attributable to the futures contracts, but in the case of a mixed straddle
account election, not more than 50% of any net gain may be treated as
long-term and no more than 40% of any net loss may be treated as short-term.
Options on futures generally receive federal tax treatment similar to that
described above.
Certain foreign currency contracts entered into by a Portfolio may
be subject to the "marking-to-market" process and the 40%-60% rule in a manner
similar to that described in the preceding paragraph for futures contracts. To
receive such federal income tax treatment, a foreign currency contract must
meet the following conditions: (1) the contract must require delivery of a
foreign currency of a type in which regulated futures contracts are traded or
upon which the settlement value of the contract depends; (2) the contract must
be entered into at arm's length at a price determined by reference to the
price in the interbank market; and (3) the contract must be traded in the
interbank market. The Treasury Department has broad authority to
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issue regulations under the provisions respecting foreign currency contracts.
As of the date of this Additional Statement, the Treasury Department has not
issued any such regulations. Other foreign currency contracts entered into by
a Portfolio may result in the creation of one or more straddles for federal
income tax purposes, in which case certain loss deferral, short sales, and
wash sales rules and the requirement to capitalize interest and carrying
charges may apply.
Some of the Portfolios' investments may be subject to special rules
which govern the federal income tax treatment of certain transactions
denominated in terms of a currency other than the U.S. dollar or determined by
reference to the value of one or more currencies other than the U.S. dollar.
The types of transactions covered by the special rules include the following:
(1) the acquisition of, or becoming the obligor under, a bond or other debt
instrument (including, to the extent provided in Treasury regulations,
preferred stock); (2) the accruing of certain trade receivables and payables;
and (3) the entering into or acquisition of any forward contract, futures
contract, option or similar financial instrument. The disposition of a
currency other than the U.S. dollar by a U.S. taxpayer is also treated as a
transaction subject to the special currency rules. However, foreign
currency-related regulated futures contracts and nonequity options are
generally not subject to the special currency rules if they are or would be
treated as sold for their fair market value at year-end under the
marking-to-market rules, unless an election is made to have such currency
rules apply. With respect to transactions covered by the special rules,
foreign currency gain or loss is calculated separately from any gain or loss
on the underlying transaction and is normally taxable as ordinary gain or
loss. A taxpayer may elect to treat as capital gain or loss foreign currency
gain or loss arising from certain identified forward contracts, futures
contracts and options that are capital assets in the hands of the taxpayer and
which are not a part of a straddle. In accordance with Treasury regulations,
certain transactions that are part of a "section 988 hedging transaction" (as
defined in the Code and the Treasury regulations) may be integrated and
treated as a single transaction or otherwise treated consistently for purposes
of the Code. "Section 988 hedging transactions" are not subject to the
mark-to-market or loss deferral rules under the Code. Gain or loss
attributable to the foreign currency component of transactions engaged in by a
Portfolio which are not subject to the special currency rules (such as foreign
equity investments other than certain preferred stocks) will be treated as
capital gain or loss and will not be segregated from the gain or loss on the
underlying transaction.
As described more fully in "Additional Information Concerning
Taxes", a regulated investment company must derive less than 30% of its gross
income from gains realized on the sale or other disposition of securities and
certain other investments
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held for less than three months. With respect to futures contracts and other
financial instruments subject to the marking-to-market rules, the Internal
Revenue Service has ruled in private letter rulings that a gain realized from
such a futures contract or financial instrument will be treated as being
derived from a security held for three months or more (regardless of the
actual period for which the contract or instrument is held) if the gain arises
as a result of a constructive sale under the marking-to-market rules, and will
be treated as being derived from a security held for less than three months
only if the contract or instrument is terminated (or transferred) during the
taxable year (other than by reason of marking-to-market) and less than three
months have elapsed between the date the contract or instrument is acquired
and the termination date. In determining whether the 30% test is met for a
taxable year, increases and decreases in the value of each Portfolio's futures
contracts and other investments that qualify as part of a "designated hedge,"
as defined in the Code, may be netted.
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<CAPTION>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
EQUITY FUNDS
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
GROWTH/VALUE
FUND
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<S> <C>
ASSETS:
Investment in securities:
At cost $598,057,275
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At value (Note 2) $738,017,171
Cash --
Receivable for shares purchased 10,466
Receivable for securities sold --
Income receivable 1,492,249
Deferred organization costs, net (Note 2) 7,429
Prepaids and other assets 5,141
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TOTAL ASSETS 739,532,456
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LIABILITIES:
Payable for securities purchased 1,109,508
Payable for shares redeemed 56,779
Accrued investment advisory fee 463,866
Accrued distribution fees 3,092
Accrued custodial fee 8,632
Dividends payable 612,601
Other payables and accrued expenses 110,911
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 2,365,389
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NET ASSETS $737,167,067
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Net assets consist of:
Capital shares (unlimited number of shares
authorized, par value $.10 per share) $ 5,599,664
Additional paid-in capital 585,240,911
Accumulated undistributed net investment income 40,678
Accumulated undistributed net realized gains 6,325,918
Net unrealized appreciation on investments 139,959,896
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TOTAL NET ASSETS $737,167,067
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Shares of capital stock outstanding 55,996,649
============
Net asset value and redemption price per share $ 13.16
============
Maximum offering price per share $ 13.85
============
<FN>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OPPORTUNITY INTRINSIC VALUE CAPITAL GROWTH BALANCED
FUND FUND FUND FUND
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS:
Investment in securities:
At cost $544,177,289 $231,447,596 $164,013,755 $ 83,617,256
============ ============ ============ ============
At value (Note 2) $643,022,640 $258,251,034 $196,462,000 $ 93,092,772
Cash 17,377 -- -- 79,791
Receivable for shares purchased 24,818 1,900 22,908 10,020
Receivable for securities sold 8,064,596 -- -- 126,207
Income receivable 630,474 841,061 179,422 487,653
Deferred organization costs, net (Note 2) 3,243 2,323 28,388 28,315
Prepaids and other assets 5,141 5,945 43,804 35,774
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TOTAL ASSETS 651,768,289 259,102,263 196,736,522 93,860,532
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LIABILITIES:
Payable for securities purchased -- 2,638,759 459,114 115,985
Payable for shared redeemed -- 10,509 218,571 9,057
Accrued investment advisory fee 404,734 159,538 123,751 59,011
Accrued distribution fees 2,698 1,064 825 393
Accrued custodial fee 8,431 3,766 2,805 6,415
Dividends payable 122,691 301,351 56,269 38,528
Other payables and accrued expenses 277,467 102,417 14,009 7,342
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 816,021 3,217,404 875,344 236,731
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NET ASSETS $650,952,268 $255,884,859 $195,861,178 $ 93,623,801
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Net assets consist of:
Capital shares (unlimited number of shares
authorized, par value $.10 per share) $ 4,296,018 $ 2,152,537 $ 1,476,584 $ 832,868
Additional paid-in capital 546,076,193 224,411,095 161,372,369 83,021,763
Accumulated undistributed net investment income 977 110,249 11,301 28,937
Accumulated undistributed net realized gains 1,733,729 2,407,540 552,679 264,717
Net unrealized appreciation on investments 98,845,351 26,803,438 32,448,245 9,475,516
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TOTAL NET ASSETS $650,952,268 $255,884,859 $195,861,178 $ 93,623,801
============ ============ ============ ============
Shares of capital stock outstanding 42,960,183 21,525,367 14,765,837 8,328,682
============ ============ ============ ============
Net asset value and redemption price per share $ 15.15 $ 11.89 $ 13.26 $ 11.24
============ ============ ============ ============
Maximum offering price per share $ 15.95 $ 12.52 $ 13.96 $ 11.83
============ ============ ============ ============
<FN>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
EQUITY FUNDS
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1995
GROWTH/VALUE
FUND
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<S> <C>
INVESTMENT INCOME (Note 2)
Interest $ 2,809,867
Dividends 14,058,482
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TOTAL INVESTMENT INCOME 16,868,349
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EXPENSES (Notes 2, 3 and 5):
Investment advisory fee 4,951,664
Distribution fees 67,240
Professional fees 53,872
Custodial fee 96,218
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees 78,475
Amortization of deferred organization costs 17,828
Marketing expenses 40,193
Registration, filing fees and other expenses 207,105
Less:
Expense reimbursement --
------------
NET EXPENSES 5,512,595
------------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME 11,355,754
------------
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS:
Net realized gains 21,032,338
Net change in unrealized appreciation on
investments 130,722,828
------------
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS 151,755,166
------------
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS $163,110,920
============
<FN>
See accompanying notes to financial statements
</TABLE>
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<CAPTION>
OPPORTUNITY INTRINSIC VALUE CAPITAL GROWTH BALANCED
FUND FUND FUND FUND
----------- --------------- -------------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
INVESTMENT INCOME (Note 2)
Interest $ 1,558,492 $ 2,056,046 $ 436,419 $ 2,380,276
Dividends 5,940,727 6,149,838 1,676,890 806,598
------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
TOTAL INVESTMENT INCOME 7,499,219 8,205,884 2,113,309 3,186,874
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
EXPENSES (Notes 2, 3 and 5):
Investment advisory fee 4,490,930 1,817,833 1,064,273 570,525
Distribution fees 80,463 24,640 9,455 11,148
Professional fees 53,872 53,872 56,031 59,307
Custodial fee 97,189 46,198 30,473 73,464
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees 134,736 35,266 12,933 18,045
Amortization of deferred organization costs 7,783 5,575 8,111 9,434
Marketing expenses 45,500 34,242 32,082 31,058
Registration, filing fees and other expenses 403,502 176,642 51,617 35,253
Less:
Expense reimbursement -- -- (58,424) (136,954)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
NET EXPENSES 5,313,975 2,194,268 1,206,551 671,280
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME 2,185,244 6,011,616 906,758 2,515,594
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS:
Net realized gains 33,998,949 18,391,186 2,343,100 1,548,275
Net change in unrealized appreciation on
investments 70,828,164 28,180,120 30,092,839 11,071,176
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS 104,827,113 46,571,306 32,435,939 12,619,451
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS $107,012,357 $ 52,582,922 $ 33,342,697 $ 15,135,045
============ ============ ============ ============
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<CAPTION>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
EQUITY FUNDS
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
GROWTH/VALUE OPPORTUNITY
FUND FUND
-------------------------------- -------------------------------
Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended
Dec. 31, 1995 Dec. 31, 1994 Dec. 31, 1995 Dec. 31, 1994
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income $ 11,355,754 $ 10,988,308 $ 2,185,244 $ 2,549,199
Net realized gains (losses) 21,032,338 12,792,234 33,998,949 16,116,289
Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on investments 130,722,828 (21,338,549) 70,828,164 (35,552,031)
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from
operations 163,110,920 2,441,993 107,012,357 (16,886,543)
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 2):
From net investment income (11,928,616) (10,560,126) (2,383,890) (2,336,343)
From realized gains (14,216,458) (15,490,059) (31,302,346) (18,160,909)
In excess of realized gains -- (489,962) -- (962,874)
Tax return of capital -- (1,387,986) -- (3,857,441)
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
Total distributions (26,145,074) (27,928,133) (33,686,236) (25,317,567)
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Proceeds from shares sold 129,170,938 236,571,313 138,422,625 239,540,057
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of
distributions to shareholders 22,736,385 25,441,184 32,652,833 24,557,678
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
151,907,323 262,012,497 171,075,458 264,097,735
Less: payments for shares redeemed (123,076,813) (94,790,691) (118,448,431) (62,559,018)
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
Net increase in net assets from capital share
transactions 28,830,510 167,221,806 52,627,027 201,538,717
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS 165,796,356 141,735,666 125,953,148 159,334,607
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of period 571,370,711 429,635,045 524,999,120 365,664,513
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
End of period $ 737,167,067 $ 571,370,711 $ 650,952,268 $ 524,999,120
============= ============= ============= =============
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Shares sold 10,922,667 21,126,574 9,374,983 16,685,198
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions to
shareholders 1,788,703 2,363,365 2,199,921 1,834,826
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
12,711,370 23,489,939 11,574,904 18,520,024
Less: shares redeemed (10,251,504) (8,442,703) (7,969,587) (4,398,758)
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
NET INCREASE IN SHARES OUTSTANDING 2,459,866 15,047,236 3,605,317 14,121,266
CAPITAL SHARES:
Beginning of period 53,536,783 38,489,547 39,354,866 25,233,600
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
End of period 55,996,649 53,536,783 42,960,183 39,354,866
============= ============= ============= =============
<FN>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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<CAPTION>
INTRINSIC VALUE CAPITAL GROWTH BALANCED
FUND FUND FUND
----------------------------- ---------------------------- -----------------------------
Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Period Ended Year Ended Year Ended
Dec. 31, 1995 Dec. 31, 1994 Dec. 31, 1995 Dec. 31, 1994 Dec. 31, 1995 Dec. 31, 1994
------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income $ 6,011,616 $ 6,245,776 $ 906,758 $ 418,787 $ 2,515,594 $ 1,181,465
Net realized gains (losses) 18,391,186 4,420,719 2,343,100 (174,336) 1,548,275 (295,624)
Net change in unrealized
appreciation (depreciation)
on investments 28,180,120 (11,608,354) 30,092,839 2,355,406 11,071,176 (1,595,660)
------------- ------------ ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
Net increase (decrease) in net
assets from operations 52,582,922 (941,859) 33,342,697 2,599,857 15,135,045 (709,819)
------------- ------------ ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS
(Note 2):
From net investment income (6,247,197) (6,000,928) (933,730) (380,514) (2,524,322) (1,143,800)
From realized gains (16,471,970) (4,141,890) (1,616,085) -- (987,934) --
In excess of realized gains -- -- -- -- -- --
Tax return of capital -- -- -- -- -- --
------------- ------------ ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
Total distributions (22,719,167) (10,142,818) (2,549,815) (380,514) (3,512,256) (1,143,800)
------------- ------------ ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Proceeds from shares sold 39,975,498 66,411,165 116,265,186 89,598,698 47,232,261 61,358,453
Net asset value of shares issued
in reinvestment of distributions
to shareholders 21,049,306 8,927,141 2,306,069 262,019 3,343,276 1,087,022
------------- ------------ ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
61,024,804 75,338,306 118,571,255 89,860,717 50,575,537 62,445,475
Less: payments for shares redeemed (55,031,796) (36,780,716) (34,772,563) (10,810,456) (22,741,717) (6,424,664)
------------- ------------ ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
Net increase in net assets from
capital share transactions 5,993,008 38,557,590 83,798,692 79,050,261 27,833,820 56,020,811
------------- ------------ ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS 35,856,763 27,472,913 114,591,574 81,269,604 39,456,609 54,167,192
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of period 220,028,096 192,555,183 81,269,604 -- 54,167,192 --
------------- ------------ ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
End of period $ 255,884,859 $220,028,096 $195,861,178 $81,269,604 $ 93,623,801 $ 54,167,192
============= ============ ============ =========== ============ ============
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Shares sold 3,432,079 6,127,697 9,733,178 8,792,790 4,495,916 6,238,090
Shares issued in reinvestment
of distributions to shareholders 1,777,948 845,552 177,953 25,058 306,837 113,081
------------- ------------ ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
5,210,027 6,973,249 9,911,131 8,817,848 4,802,753 6,351,171
Less: shares redeemed (4,687,782) (3,402,089) (2,927,524) (1,035,618) (2,160,736) (664,506)
------------- ------------ ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
NET INCREASE IN SHARES OUTSTANDING 522,245 3,571,160 6,983,607 7,782,230 2,642,017 5,686,665
CAPITAL SHARES:
Beginning of period 21,003,122 17,431,962 7,782,230 -- 5,686,665 --
------------- ------------ ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
End of period 21,525,367 21,003,122 14,765,837 7,782,230 8,328,682 5,686,665
============= ============ ============ =========== ============ ============
<FN>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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<CAPTION>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
GROWTH/VALUE FUND
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 1995
Description Face Amount Market Value
----------- ----------- ------------
<S> <C> <C>
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENT -- 3.30%
Salomon Brothers, Revolving Repurchase Agreement,
5.93%, 1/2/96 (secured by various U.S.
Treasury Strips with maturities ranging from
2/15/96 through 11/15/05 and U.S. Treasury
Notes, 5.50%, 11/15/98, all held at Chemical
Bank) $ 24,354,633 $ 24,354,633
------------
(Cost $24,354,633)
Shares
------------
COMMON STOCKS -- 96.70%
Aerospace -- 3.13%
Boeing Co. 295,000 23,120,625
------------
Apparel -- 1.76%
Russell Corp. 467,000 12,959,250
------------
Banks -- 4.73%
Barnett Banks, Inc. 254,000 14,986,000
Fleet Financial Group, Inc. 489,000 19,926,750
------------
34,912,750
------------
Business Machines -- 0.71%
Autodesk, Inc. 153,900 5,271,075
------------
Business Services -- 7.14%
Deluxe Corp. 454,000 13,166,000
Dun & Bradstreet Corp. 240,000 15,540,000
Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. 227,100 9,850,463
WMX Technologies, Inc. 473,000 14,130,875
------------
52,687,338
------------
Chemicals -- 6.31%
Dow Chemical Co. 199,000 14,004,625
Great Lakes Chemical Corp. 274,000 19,728,000
Sigma-Aldrich Corp. 259,000 12,820,500
------------
46,553,125
------------
Construction -- 7.30%
Masco Corp. 489,000 15,342,375
Stanley Works 315,000 16,222,500
York International Corp. 474,000 22,278,000
------------
53,842,875
------------
Consumer Durables -- 2.21%
Rubbermaid, Inc. 640,000 16,320,000
------------
Containers -- 1.07%
Crown Cork & Seal Co., Inc. * 189,000 7,890,750
------------
Drugs and Medicine -- 12.07%
Abbott Laboratories Corp. 337,000 14,069,750
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 218,000 18,720,750
Merck & Co., Inc. 227,000 14,925,250
Schering-Plough Corp. 405,000 22,173,750
U.S. HealthCare, Inc. 412,000 19,158,000
------------
89,047,500
------------
Electronics -- 2.95%
General Motors Corp. Class E 419,000 21,788,000
------------
Energy and Utilities -- 3.55%
Entergy Corp. 237,000 6,932,250
MCN Corp. 830,000 19,297,500
------------
26,229,750
------------
Energy Raw Materials -- 4.88%
Burlington Resources, Inc. 310,000 12,167,500
Schlumberger Ltd. 344,000 23,822,000
------------
35,989,500
------------
Food and Agriculture -- 4.00%
ConAgra, Inc. 265,000 10,931,250
Sysco Corp. 573,000 18,622,500
------------
29,553,750
------------
Insurance -- 7.85%
American International Group, Inc. 185,000 17,112,500
Chubb Corp. 237,000 22,929,750
First Colony Corp. 706,000 17,914,750
------------
57,957,000
------------
International Oil -- 1.53%
Royal Dutch Petroleum Co., N.Y. Registry 80,000 11,290,000
------------
Liquor -- 2.31%
Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. 255,000 17,053,125
------------
Media -- 4.99%
Gannett Co., Inc. 310,000 19,026,250
Washington Post Co. Class B 63,000 17,766,000
------------
36,792,250
------------
Motor Vehicles -- 1.96%
General Motors Corp. 273,000 14,434,875
------------
Non-Durables and Entertainment -- 1.38%
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. 592,000 10,212,000
------------
Producer Goods -- 4.25%
General Electric Co. 221,000 15,912,000
Stewart & Stevenson Services, Inc. 612,000 15,453,000
------------
31,365,000
------------
Retail -- 1.52%
Toys R Us * 517,000 11,244,750
------------
Telephone -- 7.04%
AT&T Corp. 211,000 13,662,250
Century Telephone Enterprises, Inc. 486,000 15,430,500
MCI Communications Corp. 874,000 22,833,250
------------
51,926,000
------------
Trucking and Freight -- 2.06%
Ryder System, Inc. 615,000 15,221,250
------------
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS 713,662,538
------------
(Cost $573,702,642)
TOTAL INVESTMENTS $738,017,171
============
(Cost $598,057,275)
<FN>
* Non-income producing security.
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<CAPTION>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
OPPORTUNITY FUND
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 1995
Description Face Amount Market Value
----------- ----------- ------------
<S> <C> <C>
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENT -- 1.37%
Salomon Brothers, Revolving Repurchase Agreement,
5.93%, 1/2//96 (secured by various U.S. Treasury
Strips with maturities ranging from 2/15/96
through 11/15/05, and U.S. Treasury Notes, 5.50%,
11/15/98, all held at Chemical Bank) $8,833,683 $ 8,833,683
-------------
(Cost $8,833,683)
Shares
------
COMMON STOCKS -- 98.63%
Air Transport -- 1.57%
Air Express International Corp. 438,500 10,085,500
-------------
Apparel -- 1.24%
Nine West Group, Inc. * 212,850 7,981,875
-------------
Banks -- 4.66%
Charter One Financial, Inc. 385,000 11,790,625
Commerce Bancshares, Inc. 139,255 5,326,511
TCF Financial Corp. 387,600 12,839,250
-------------
29,956,386
-------------
Business Machines -- 5.88%
Autodesk, Inc. 221,330 7,580,552
Diebold, Inc. 182,250 10,092,094
InterVoice, Inc. * 175,000 3,325,000
Komag, Inc. * 185,200 8,542,350
Xilinx, Inc. * 271,200 8,271,600
-------------
37,811,596
-------------
Business Services -- 8.37%
American Management Systems, Inc. * 316,700 9,501,000
CDI Corp. * 207,300 3,731,400
DST Systems, Inc. * 120,100 3,422,850
G & K Services, Inc. Class A 248,700 6,341,850
Omnicom Group, Inc. 239,220 8,910,945
SunGard Data Systems, Inc. * 335,300 9,556,050
Zilog, Inc. * 337,900 12,375,587
-------------
53,839,682
-------------
Chemicals -- 1.50%
RPM, Inc. 584,673 9,647,096
-------------
Construction -- 2.37%
Crane Co. 413,146 15,234,759
-------------
Consumer Durables -- 2.12%
Durakon Industries, Inc. * 314,892 3,936,150
Invacare Corp. 122,600 3,095,650
Leggett & Platt, Inc. 270,910 6,569,567
-------------
13,601,367
-------------
Containers -- 1.88%
AptarGroup, Inc. 323,200 12,079,600
-------------
Drugs and Medicine -- 5.90%
Community Health System, Inc. * 186,600 6,647,625
Health Care & Retirement Corp. * 189,556 6,634,460
Scherer (R.P.) Corp. * 149,464 7,342,419
Sybron International Corp. * 383,000 9,096,250
Vivra, Inc. * 326,400 8,200,800
-------------
37,921,554
-------------
Electronics -- 9.59%
Allen Group, Inc. 373,947 8,367,064
Belden, Inc. 530,000 13,647,500
Dynatech Corp. * 601,200 10,220,400
Holophane Corp. * 412,000 8,961,000
MEMC Electronic Materials * 182,600 5,957,325
Molex, Inc. Class A Non-Voting 246,607 7,552,339
3COM Corp. * 66,748 3,112,126
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. * 121,900 3,839,850
-------------
61,657,604
-------------
Energy Raw Materials -- 2.93%
Apache Corp. 382,374 11,280,033
Southwestern Energy Co. 593,074 7,561,694
-------------
18,841,727
-------------
Food and Agriculture -- 1.19%
Universal Foods Corp. 191,001 7,663,915
-------------
Insurance -- 3.24%
Citizens Corp. 498,502 9,284,600
Transatlantic Holdings, Inc. 157,746 11,574,613
-------------
20,859,213
-------------
Media -- 1.59%
Banta Corp. 232,510 10,230,440
-------------
Miscellaneous and Conglomerates -- 11.78%
Arctco, Inc. 351,316 4,567,108
Culligan Water Technologies, Inc. * 280,000 6,790,000
DENTSPLY International, Inc. 274,200 10,968,000
Department 56, Inc. * 96,800 3,714,700
Greenfield Industries, Inc. 404,900 12,653,125
Health Management Associates, Inc. Class A * 343,075 8,962,834
Littlefuse, Inc. * 247,500 9,095,625
Minerals Technologies, Inc. 215,665 7,871,773
Wolverine Tube, Inc. * 297,000 11,137,500
-------------
75,760,665
-------------
Miscellaneous Finance -- 12.53%
A.G. Edwards, Inc. 401,580 9,587,723
CMAC Investment Corp. 186,000 8,184,000
Executive Risk, Inc. 368,300 10,680,700
FINOVA Group, Inc. 384,165 18,535,961
Idex Corp. 171,329 7,024,468
PMI Group, Inc. 235,300 10,647,325
Prudential Reinsurance Holdings 422,700 9,880,613
Scotsman Industries, Inc. 342,000 6,027,750
-------------
80,568,540
-------------
Motor Vehicles -- 5.11%
Excel Industries, Inc. 496,065 6,944,910
Harley-Davidson, Inc. 483,474 13,899,878
Myers Industries, Inc. 358,120 5,864,215
Superior Industries International 232,444 6,130,71
-------------
32,839,714
-------------
Non-Durables and Entertainment -- 1.53%
Lancaster Colony Corp. 263,796 9,826,401
-------------
Non-Ferrous Metals -- 0.86%
DT Industries, Inc. 408,500 5,514,750
-------------
Producer Goods -- 8.55%
Hubbell, Inc. Class B 234,413 15,412,655
Juno Lighting, Inc. 505,611 8,089,776
Stewart & Stevenson Services, Inc. 267,000 6,741,750
Teleflex, Inc. 108,760 4,459,160
Trimas Corp. 439,465 8,294,902
Watts Industries, Inc. Class A 515,002 11,973,796
-------------
54,972,039
-------------
Retail -- 2.80%
Cato Corp. Class A 1,019,082 7,897,885
Kohls Corp. * 122,118 6,411,195
Talbots, Inc. 128,701 3,700,154
-------------
18,009,234
-------------
Travel and Recreation -- 1.44%
Callaway Golf Co. 410,400 9,285,300
-------------
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS 634,188,957
-------------
(Cost $535,343,601)
TOTAL INVESTMENTS $643,022,640
============
(Cost $544,177,289)
<FN>
* Non-income producing security.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
INTRINSIC VALUE FUND
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 1995
Description Face Amount Market Value
----------- ----------- ------------
<S> <C> <C>
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENT -- 6.44%
Salomon Brothers, Revolving Repurchase Agreement,
5.93%, 1/2/96 (secured by various U.S. Treasury
Strips with maturities ranging from 2/15/96
through 11/15/05 and U.S. Treasury Notes, 5.50%,
11/15/98, all held at Chemical Bank) $16,639,265 $ 16,639,265
------------
(Cost $16,639,265)
CONVERTIBLE BONDS -- 9.26%
Chubb Capital Corp., 6.00%, 5/15/98 5,650,000 6,384,500
Consolidated Natural Gas Co., 7.25%, 12/15/15 5,218,500 5,414,194
Price Co., 6.75%, 3/1/01 5,400,000 5,487,750
Unifi, Inc., 6.00%, 3/15/02 6,566,000 6,615,245
------------
(Cost $23,403,674) 23,901,689
------------
Shares
------
COMMON STOCKS -- 84.30%
Apparel -- 3.13%
Reebok International Ltd. 128,530 3,630,972
Unifi Inc. 82,900 1,834,163
V. F. Corp. 49,600 2,616,400
------------
8,081,535
------------
Banks -- 4.36%
Bancorp Hawaii, Inc. 156,400 5,610,850
First Union Corp. 101,500 5,645,938
------------
11,256,788
------------
Business Services -- 5.34%
Angelica Corp. 120,200 2,464,100
Harland (John H.) Co. 247,500 5,166,562
National Service Industries, Inc. 190,200 6,157,725
------------
13,788,387
------------
Chemicals -- 2.21%
NCH Corp. 98,800 5,705,700
------------
Consumer Durables -- 4.29%
Hillenbrand Industries, Inc. 90,800 3,075,850
National Presto Industries, Inc. 78,800 3,132,300
Thiokol Corp. 143,700 4,867,838
------------
11,075,988
------------
Domestic Oil -- 4.61%
Atlantic Richfield Co. 37,200 4,119,900
MAPCO, Inc. 142,700 7,794,988
------------
11,914,888
------------
Drugs and Medicine -- 2.84%
Block Drug, Inc. Class A 45,700 1,588,075
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 66,800 5,736,450
------------
7,324,525
------------
Energy and Utilities -- 5.34%
American Water Works Co., Inc. 76,435 2,971,411
Equitable Resources, Inc. 128,200 4,006,250
Sierra Pacific Resources 291,900 6,823,162
------------
13,800,823
------------
Energy Raw Materials -- 1.09%
Ashland Coal, Inc. 131,300 2,806,537
------------
Insurance -- 13.18%
Allmerica Property & Casualty Co. 129,500 3,496,500
AMBAC, Inc. 94,600 4,434,375
Financial Security Assurance Holdings 126,500 3,146,688
Home Beneficial Corp. Class B 246,900 5,925,600
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. 34,200 3,035,250
Mid Ocean Ltd. 76,100 2,825,213
Old Republic International Corp. 223,900 7,948,450
SAFECO Corp. 93,600 3,229,200
------------
34,041,276
------------
International Oil -- 3.62%
Amoco Corp. 61,900 4,449,062
Texaco, Inc. 62,500 4,906,250
------------
9,355,312
------------
Liquor -- 1.44%
Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. 55,800 3,731,625
------------
Media -- 1.64%
Gannett Co., Inc. 69,000 4,234,875
------------
Miscellaneous Finance -- 7.91%
Federal National Mortgage Association 75,800 9,408,675
Fund American Enterprises Holdings, Inc. 112,365 8,371,192
Salomon, Inc. 74,300 2,637,650
------------
20,417,517
------------
Motor Vehicles -- 1.01%
Ford Motor Co. 89,798 2,604,142
------------
Non-Durables and Entertainment -- 3.53%
Hasbro, Inc. 181,000 5,611,000
Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. 37,800 841,050
Sbarro, Inc. 123,700 2,659,550
------------
9,111,600
------------
Railroads and Shipping -- 3.23%
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. 252,600 5,809,800
Norfolk Southern Corp. 31,900 2,532,062
------------
8,341,862
------------
Retail -- 7.89%
May Department Stores Co. 155,900 6,586,775
Melville Corp. 201,500 6,196,125
Mercantile Stores, Inc. 62,000 2,867,500
Stanhome, Inc. Voting 162,200 4,724,075
------------
20,374,475
------------
Soaps and Cosmetics -- 2.33%
Unilever N. V. 42,800 6,024,100
------------
Tires and Rubber Goods -- 1.13%
Bandag, Inc. Class A 54,900 2,909,700
------------
Tobacco -- 4.18%
Loews Corp. 77,400 6,066,225
Philip Morris Companies, Inc. 52,400 4,742,200
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10,808,425
------------
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS 217,710,080
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(Cost $191,404,657)
TOTAL INVESTMENTS $258,251,034
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(Cost $231,447,596)
<FN>
* Non-income producing security.
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THE WOODWARD FUNDS
CAPITAL GROWTH FUND
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 1995
Description Face Amount Market Value
----------- ----------- ------------
<S> <C> <C>
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENT -- 2.52%
Salomon Brothers, Revolving Repurchase Agreement,
5.93%, 1/2/96, (secured by various U.S. Treasury
Strips with maturities ranging from 2/15/96
through 11/15/05 and U.S. Treasury Notes, 5.50%,
11/15/98, all held at Chemical Bank) $4,958,619 $ 4,958,619
------------
(Cost $4,958,619)
Shares
COMMON STOCKS -- 97.48%
Banks -- 3.67%
Banc One Corp. 80,000 3,020,000
Norwest Corp. 127,000 4,191,000
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7,211,000
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Business Machines -- 4.03%
Autodesk, Inc. 90,400 3,096,200
Microsoft Corp. * 55,000 4,826,250
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7,922,450
------------
Business Services -- 6.26%
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. 58,000 4,306,500
Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. 105,000 4,554,375
WMX Technologies, Inc. 115,000 3,435,625
------------
12,296,500
------------
Chemicals -- 3.56%
Great Lakes Chemical Corp. 58,000 4,176,000
Sigma-Aldrich Corp. 57,000 2,821,500
------------
6,997,500
------------
Construction -- 4.84%
Fluor Corp. 73,000 4,818,000
York International Corp. 100,000 4,700,000
------------
9,518,000
------------
Consumer Durables -- 2.88%
Newell Co. 140,000 3,622,500
Rubbermaid, Inc. 80,000 2,040,000
------------
5,662,500
------------
Containers -- 2.13%
Crown Cork & Seal Co., Inc. * 100,000 4,175,000
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Drugs and Medicine -- 12.79%
Johnson & Johnson 70,000 5,993,750
Medtronic, Inc. 67,000 3,743,625
Pall Corp. 225,000 6,046,875
Stryker Corp. 83,000 4,357,500
United Healthcare Corp. 76,000 4,978,000
------------
25,119,750
------------
Electronics -- 6.26%
General Motors Corp., Class E 95,000 4,940,000
Hewlett-Packard Co. 37,000 3,098,750
Intel Corp. 75,000 4,256,250
------------
12,295,000
------------
Energy and Utilities -- 1.94%
Enron Corp. 100,000 3,812,500
------------
Energy Raw Materials -- 4.15%
Schlumberger Ltd. 52,000 3,601,000
Western Atlas, Inc. * 90,000 4,545,000
------------
8,146,000
------------
Food and Agriculture -- 3.86%
CPC International, Inc. 57,000 3,911,625
Sysco Corp. 113,000 3,672,500
------------
7,584,125
------------
Insurance -- 4.84%
AFLAC, Inc. 100,000 4,337,500
American International Group, Inc. 56,000 5,180,000
------------
9,517,500
------------
Media -- 2.20%
Donnelley (R.R.) & Sons Co. 110,000 4,331,250
------------
Miscellaneous and Conglomerates -- 2.37%
Duracell International, Inc. 90,000 4,657,500
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Non-Durables and Entertainment -- 6.05%
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. 250,000 4,312,500
CUC International, Inc *. 73,650 2,513,306
Service Corp. International 115,000 5,060,000
------------
11,885,806
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Producer Goods -- 3.57%
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. 76,000 4,484,000
Stewart & Stevenson Services, Inc. 100,000 2,525,000
------------
7,009,000
------------
Retail -- 8.95%
Albertsons, Inc. 132,000 4,339,500
Home Depot, Inc. 135,000 6,463,125
Toys R Us * 130,000 2,827,500
Walgreen Co. 132,000 3,943,500
------------
17,573,625
------------
Telephone -- 4.77%
AirTouch Communications, Inc. * 170,000 4,802,500
MCI Communications Corp. 175,000 4,571,875
------------
9,374,375
------------
Tobacco -- 1.87%
UST, Inc. 110,000 3,671,250
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Travel and Recreation -- 6.49%
Carnival Corp. Class A 180,000 4,387,500
Disney (Walt) Co. 80,000 4,720,000
Gaylord Entertainment Co. Class A 131,000 3,635,250
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12,742,750
------------
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS 191,503,381
------------
(Cost $159,055,136)
TOTAL INVESTMENTS $196,462,000
============
(Cost $164,013,755)
<FN>
* Non-income producing security
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THE WOODWARD FUNDS
BALANCED FUND
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 1995
Description Face Amount Market Value
----------- ----------- ------------
<S> <C> <C>
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENT -- 11.13%
Salomon Brothers, Revolving Repurchase Agreement,
5.93%, 1/2/96 (secured by various U.S. Treasury
Strips with maturities ranging from 2/15/96
through 11/15/05, and U.S. Treasury Notes, 5.50%,
11/15/98, all held at Chemical Bank) $10,363,688 $10,363,688
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(Cost $10,363,688)
U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY OBLIGATIONS -- 33.62%
U.S. Treasury Securities -- 15.64%
Principal Strips from U.S. Treasury Securities
due:
8/15/98 500,000 436,475
5/15/18 600,000 149,664
11/15/18 600,000 145,734
8/15/20 4,765,000 1,037,245
Strips from U.S. Treasury Securities due:
5/15/98 200,000 176,984
2/15/99 100,000 84,995
2/15/11 600,000 242,940
5/15/11 1,083,000 431,077
2/15/12 280,000 105,795
8/15/12 750,000 273,848
5/15/13 760,000 264,290
2/15/14 200,000 66,210
U.S. Treasury Bonds:
12.750%, 11/15/10 395,000 601,632
10.375%, 11/15/12 495,000 684,338
U.S. Treasury Notes:
7.375%, 5/15/96 350,000 352,681
7.250%, 11/15/96 200,000 203,312
8.500%, 4/15/97 165,000 171,626
8.625%, 8/15/97 850,000 894,625
8.750%, 10/15/97 200,000 211,968
8.875%, 11/15/97 800,000 851,496
7.875%, 1/15/98 2,400,000 2,521,872
7.875%, 4/15/98 3,870,000 4,086,488
5.375%, 5/31/98 350,000 351,148
6.875%, 7/31/99 200,000 210,000
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(Cost $13,572,976) 14,556,443
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Agency Obligations -- 17.98%
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Participation
Ctf.
#555238, 12.000%, 7/1/19 177,465 198,989
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Gtd. Multi-Class
Mortgage Participation Ctfs.:
Series 22 Class C, 9.500%, 4/15/20 138,110 156,469
Series 11 Class D, 9.500%,7/15/19 200,000 222,572
Series 99 Class Z, 9.500%, 1/15/21 109,086 117,377
Series 1051 Class D, 7.000%, 11/15/19 194,946 197,330
Series 1065 Class J, 9.000%, 4/15/21 100,000 108,781
Series 1084 Class F, AR, 5/15/21 250,000 254,990
Series 1084 Class S, IF, 5/15/21 175,000 227,500
Series 1144 Class KB, 8.500%, 9/15/21 250,000 264,635
Series 1295 Class JB, 4.500%, 3/15/07 300,000 271,701
Series 1297 Class H, 7.500%, 1/15/20 130,723 133,925
Series 1360 Class PK, 10.000%, 12/15/20 150,000 172,192
Series 1370 Class F, 6.750%, 3/15/19 260,000 262,743
Series 1378 Class H, 10.000%, 1/15/21 100,000 115,208
Series 1378 Class JZ, 7.500%, 11/15/21 253,428 257,659
Series 1456 Class G, 6.500%,12/15/18 300,000 300,315
Series 1465 Class SA, IF, 2/15/08 1,584,527 78,228
Series 1483 Class E, 6.500%, 2/15/20 367,500 367,283
Series 1489 Class L, 5.500%, 4/15/08 208,713 203,631
Series 1491 Class F, 5.000%, 8/15/19 400,000 375,472
Series 1508 Class KB, IO, IF, 5/15/23 709,793 45,689
Series 1531 Class K, 6.000%, 4/15/08 346,816 336,404
Series 1554 Class KA, PO, 8/15/08 84,308 66,971
Series 1583 Class NS, IF, 9/15/23 115,888 85,757
Series 1585 Class NB, IF, 9/15/23 144,996 117,446
Series 1586 Class A, 6.000%, 9/15/08 167,962 161,611
Series 1595 Class S, IO, IF, 10/15/13 1,582,125 64,266
Series 1604 Class SE, IF, 11/15/08 187,033 149,626
Series 1606 Class LD, IF, 5/15/08 393,649 295,358
Series 1681 Class K, 7.000%, 8/15/23 446,020 436,243
Series 1686 Class A, 5.000%, 2/15/24 92,449 82,440
Series 1689 Class SD, IF, 10/15/23 100,000 89,000
Series 1706 Class LA, 7.000%, 3/15/24 425,008 416,402
Series 1757-A, Class A, 9.500%, 5/15/23 176,610 187,868
Series 1796-A, Class S, IF, 2/15/09 100,000 75,500
Federal Housing Administration Merrill Lynch
Project Pool 170 Pass thru Ctf., 7.430%, 8/1/20 228,368 235,931
Federal National Mortgage Assn. Pass Thru
Securities Pool #116612, AR, 3/1/19 120,860 125,058
Federal National Mortgage Assn. Pass Thru
Securities Guaranteed Remic Trust:
1989 Class 34-D, 9.850%, 7/25/13 100,480 101,805
1989 Class 69-G, 7.600%, 10/25/19 800,000 825,385
1989 Class 78-H, 9.400%, 11/25/19 250,000 278,605
1990 Class 1-D, 8.800%, 1/25/20 150,000 159,384
1990 Class 140-K, HB, 652.1454%, 12/25/20 1,859 34,111
1990 Class 143-J, 8.750%, 12/25/20 125,000 134,010
1991 Class 144-PZ, 8.500%, 6/25/21 213,482 225,832
1991 Class 161-H, 7.500%, 2/25/21 195,157 198,564
1992 Class 204-B, 6.000%, 10/25/20 250,000 241,885
1993 Class 13-G, 6.000%, 6/25/20 200,000 196,274
1993 Class 15-K, 7.000%, 02/25/08 198,103 197,104
1993 Class 19-G, 5.000%, 5/25/19 250,000 237,095
1993 Class 32-K, 6.000%, 3/25/23 398,757 383,429
1993 Class 38-S, IO, IF, 11/25/22 1,167,204 32,098
1993 Class 44-S, IO, IF, 4/25/23 440,206 19,395
1993 Class 58-J, 5.500%, 4/25/23 172,150 160,876
1993 Class 94-K, 6.750%, 5/25/23 129,919 127,147
1993 Class 139-SG, IF, 8/25/23 242,431 187,959
1993 Class 155-LA, 6.500%, 5/25/23 347,178 342,498
1993 Class 155-SB, IO, IF, 9/25/23 855,151 46,495
1993 Class 190-SE, IF, 10/25/08 49,847 38,740
1993 Class 207-SC, IF, 11/25/23 286,295 208,995
1993 Class 209-KB, 5.659%, 8/25/08 186,995 178,470
1993 Class 214-L, 6.000%, 12/25/08 167,752 165,801
1993 Class 220-SD, IF, 11/25/13 49,707 38,631
1993 Class 223-FB, AR, 12/25/23 371,360 365,790
1993 Class 223-SB, IF, 12/25/23 165,265 132,212
1994 Class 8-G, PO, 11/25/23 259,594 188,206
1994 Class 19-C, 5.000%, 1/25/24 341,483 315,697
1994 Class 30-LA, 6.500%, 2/25/09 84,934 83,897
1994 Class 36-SE, IF, 11/25/23 136,624 109,299
1994 Class 39-F, AR, 3/25/24 226,630 225,071
1994 Class 39-S, IF, 3/25/24 87,166 77,413
1994 Class 53-CA, PO, 11/25/23 460,000 318,550
1994 Class 59-PK, 6.000%, 3/25/24 176,633 171,714
1994 Class 82-SA, IO, 5/25/23 1,931,538 51,900
1995 Class 13-B, 6.500%, 3/25/09 576,322 563,533
1992-G Class 15-Z, 7.000%, 1/25/22 196,015 190,649
1992-G Class 42-Z, 7.000%, 7/25/22 633,918 624,341
1992-G Class 59-C, 6.000%, 12/25/21 200,000 194,128
1993-G Class 19-K, 6.500%, 6/25/19 254,799 250,365
1994-G Class 13-ZB, 7.000%, 11/17/24 107,229 102,640
Government National Mortgage Assn. Pass Thru
Securities
Guaranteed Remic Trust:
1994 Class 4-SA, IO, IF, 10/16/22 600,000 38,250
Government National Mortgage Assn. Pass Thru:
Pool #297628, 8.000%, 9/15/22 190,467 198,974
Pool #313110, 7.500%, 11/15/22 499,859 515,218
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(Cost $15,517,459) 16,737,005
-----------
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY OBLIGATIONS 31,293,448
-----------
(Cost $29,090,435)
CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES -- 1.95%
Finance -- 1.12%
Associates Corp. of North America:
9.125%, 4/1/00 85,000 95,937
8.150%, 8/1/09 200,000 227,996
Ford Credit Grantor Trust Asset Backed Ctf.
Series 1994-A, Class A, 6.350%, 5/15/99 272,012 274,846
Merrill Lynch Trust 43 E CMO, Series 43-E,
6.500%, 8/27/15 200,000 198,998
Nationsbank Auto Grantor Trust Asset Backed Ctf.
Series 1995-A, Class A, 5.850%, 6/15/02 96,427 96,983
Standard Credit Card Master Trust Asset Backed
Ctf. Series 1995-5, Class A, AR, 5/8/00 150,000 150,046
-----------
(Cost $1,000,850) 1,044,806
-----------
Industrial -- 0.42%
Boeing Co., 7.950%, 8/15/24 110,000 129,493
Proctor & Gamble Co., 8.000%, 10/26/96 220,000 262,544
-----------
(Cost $360,295) 392,037
-----------
Public Utility -- 0.41%
New England Telephone & Telegraph Co., 7.875%,
11/15/29 250,000 294,213
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp., 9.500%,
7/27/98 80,000 87,370
-----------
(Cost $351,127) 381,583
-----------
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES 1,818,426
-----------
(Cost $1,712,272)
CONVERTIBLE BONDS -- 0.52%
Chubb Capital Corp., 6.00%, 5/15/98 121,000 136,730
Consolidated Natural Gas Co., 7.25%, 12/15/15 98,100 101,779
Price Co., 6.75%, 3/1/01 112,000 113,820
Unifi, Inc., 6.00%, 3/15/02 130,000 130,975
-----------
(Cost $473,776) 483,304
-----------
Shares
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COMMON STOCKS -- 52.78%
Aerospace -- 1.06%
Boeing Co. 12,600 987,525
-----------
Air Transport -- 0.15%
Air Express International Corp. 6,225 143,175
-----------
Apparel -- .90%
Nine West Group, Inc. * 2,950 110,625
Reebok International Ltd. 2,780 78,535
Russell Corp. 20,000 555,000
Unifi Inc. 1,640 36,285
V.F. Corp. 1,050 55,388
-----------
835,833
-----------
Banks -- 2.58%
Banc One Corp. 3,100 117,025
Bancorp Hawaii, Inc. 3,390 121,616
Barnett Banks, Inc. 10,800 637,200
Charter One Financial Inc. 5,200 159,250
Commerce Bancshares, Inc. 1,975 75,530
First Union Corp. 2,200 122,375
Fleet Financial Group, Inc. 20,900 851,675
Norwest Corp. 4,000 132,000
TCF Financial Corp. 5,600 185,500
-----------
2,402,171
-----------
Business Machines -- 1.01%
Autodesk, Inc. 12,370 423,673
Diebold, Inc. 2,613 144,695
InterVoice, Inc. * 2,500 47,500
Komag, Inc. * 2,700 124,538
Microsoft Corp. * 1,100 96,525
Xilinx, Inc. * 3,350 102,174
-----------
939,105
-----------
Business Services -- 3.94%
American Management System, Inc. * 4,500 135,000
Angelica Corp. 2,600 53,300
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. 1,800 133,650
CDI Corp. * 2,900 52,200
Deluxe Corp. 19,400 562,600
DST Systems, Inc. * 1,600 45,600
Dun & Bradstreet Corp. 10,300 666,925
G & K Services, Inc. Class A 3,400 86,700
Harland (John H.) Co. 5,360 111,890
Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. 12,600 546,525
National Service Industries, Inc. 4,120 133,385
Omnicom Group, Inc. 3,380 125,905
SunGard Data Systems, Inc. * 4,500 128,250
WMX Technologies, Inc. 23,500 702,063
Zilog, Inc. * 5,000 183,125
-----------
3,667,118
-----------
Chemicals -- 2.64%
Dow Chemical Co. 8,500 598,188
Great Lakes Chemical Corp. 13,600 979,200
NCH Corp. 2,140 123,585
RPM, Inc. 8,265 136,372
Sigma-Aldrich Corp. 12,500 618,750
-----------
2,456,095
-----------
Construction -- 3.00%
Crane Co. 5,604 206,648
Fluor Corp. 2,100 138,600
Masco Corp. 20,900 655,737
Stanley Works 13,500 695,250
York International Corp. 23,300 1,095,100
-----------
2,791,335
-----------
Consumer Durables -- 1.43%
Durakon Industries, Inc. * 4,508 56,350
Hillenbrand Industries, Inc. 1,970 66,734
Invacare Corp. 1,700 42,925
Leggett & Platt, Inc. 3,840 93,120
National Presto Industries, Inc. 1,710 67,973
Newell Co. 4,300 111,263
Rubbermaid, Inc. 30,700 782,850
Thiokol Corp. 3,110 105,350
-----------
1,326,565
-----------
Containers -- 0.65%
AptarGroup, Inc. 4,600 171,925
Crown Cork & Seal Co., Inc. * 10,400 434,200
-----------
606,125
-----------
Domestic Oil -- 0.27%
Atlantic Richfield Co. 810 89,708
MAPCO, Inc. 2,940 160,597
-----------
250,305
-----------
Drugs and Medicine -- 5.52%
Abbott Laboratories 14,400 601,200
Block Drug, Inc. Class A 1,000 34,750
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 10,790 926,591
Community Health System 2,600 92,625
Health Care & Retirement Corp. * 2,594 90,790
Johnson & Johnson 1,700 145,563
Medtronic, Inc. 2,400 134,100
Merck & Co., Inc. 9,700 637,775
Pall Corp. 5,800 155,875
Scherer (R.P.) Corp. * 2,286 112,300
Schering-Plough Corp. 17,300 947,175
Stryker Corp. 900 47,250
Sybron International Corp. * 5,400 128,250
United Healthcare Corp. 2,400 157,200
U.S. HealthCare, Inc. 17,600 818,400
Vivra, Inc. * 4,500 113,062
-----------
5,142,906
-----------
Electronics -- 2.28%
Allen Group, Inc. 5,393 120,668
Belden, Inc. 7,500 193,125
Dynatech Corp. * 8,000 136,000
General Motors Corp. Class E 20,400 1,060,800
Hewlett Packard Co. 1,500 125,625
Holophane Corp. * 5,100 110,925
Intel Corp. 1,600 90,800
MEMC Electronic Materials * 2,500 81,563
Molex, Inc. Class A Non-Voting 3,550 108,719
3COM Corp. * 952 44,387
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. * 1,700 53,550
-----------
2,126,162
-----------
Energy and Utilities -- 1.62%
American Water Works Co., Inc. 1,800 69,975
Enron Corp. 1,500 57,188
Entergy Corp. 10,200 298,350
Equitable Resources, Inc. 2,770 86,563
MCN Corp. 36,300 843,974
Sierra Pacific Resources 6,320 147,730
-----------
1,503,780
-----------
Energy Raw Materials -- 2.27%
Apache Corp. 5,076 149,742
Ashland Coal, Inc. 2,810 60,064
Burlington Resources, Inc. 13,300 522,025
Schlumberger Ltd. 16,500 1,142,625
Southwestern Energy Co. 8,476 108,069
Western Atlas, Inc. * 2,500 126,250
-----------
2,108,775
-----------
Food and Agriculture -- 1.71%
ConAgra, Inc. 11,300 466,125
CPC International, Inc. 1,500 102,938
Sysco Corp. 28,300 919,750
Universal Foods Corp. 2,549 102,278
-----------
1,591,091
-----------
Insurance -- 3.97%
AFLAC, Inc. 1,400 60,725
Allmerica Property & Casualty Co. 2,800 75,600
AMBAC, Inc. 2,050 96,094
American International Group, Inc. 9,400 869,500
Chubb Corp. 10,200 986,850
Citizens Corp. 6,548 121,957
Financial Security Assurance Holdings 2,440 60,695
First Colony Corp. 30,200 766,325
Home Beneficial Corp. Class B 5,350 128,400
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. 740 65,675
Mid Ocean Ltd. 1,570 58,286
Old Republic International Corp. 4,880 173,240
SAFECO Corp. 2,020 69,690
Transatlantic Holdings, Inc. 2,254 165,387
-----------
3,698,424
-----------
International Oil -- 0.73%
Amoco Corp. 1,340 96,313
Royal Dutch Petroleum Co., N.Y. Registry 3,400 479,825
Texaco, Inc. 1,350 105,975
-----------
682,113
-----------
Liquor -- 0.87%
Anheuser Busch Companies, Inc. 12,120 810,525
-----------
Media -- 2.04%
Banta Corp. 3,290 144,760
Donnelley (R.R.) & Sons Co. 2,200 86,625
Gannett Co., Inc. 14,790 907,736
Washington Post Co. Class B 2,700 761,400
-----------
1,900,521
-----------
Miscellaneous and Conglomerates -- 1.24%
Arctco, Inc. 4,983 64,779
Culligan Water Technologies, Inc. * 3,700 89,725
DENTSPLY International, Inc. 3,700 148,000
Department 56, Inc. * 1,200 46,050
Duracell International, Inc. 2,200 113,850
Greenfield Industries, Inc. 5,700 178,125
Health Management Associates, Inc. Class A * 4,862 127,020
Littlefuse, Inc. * 3,500 128,625
Minerals Technologies, Inc. 3,085 112,602
Wolverine Tube, Inc. * 4,000 150,000
-----------
1,158,776
-----------
Miscellaneous Finance -- 1.68%
A.G. Edwards, Inc. 5,755 137,401
CMAC Investment Corp. 2,300 101,200
Executive Risk, Inc. 5,200 150,800
Federal National Mortgage Association 1,640 203,565
FINOVA Group, Inc. 5,535 267,064
Fund American Enterprises Holdings, Inc. 2,310 172,095
Idex Corp. 2,472 101,332
PMI Group, Inc. 3,200 144,800
Prudential Reinsurance Holding 6,000 140,250
Salomon, Inc. 1,610 57,154
Scotsman Industries, Inc. 4,900 86,362
-----------
1,562,023
-----------
Motor Vehicles -- 1.22%
Excel Industries, Inc. 7,035 98,490
Ford Motor Co. 1,861 53,969
General Motors Corp. 11,700 618,638
Harley-Davidson, Inc. 6,926 199,123
Myers Industries, Inc. 4,520 74,014
Superior Industries International 3,338 88,040
-----------
1,132,274
-----------
Non-Durables and Entertainment -- 1.12%
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. 32,000 552,000
CUC International, Inc. 2,250 76,781
Hasbro, Inc. 3,920 121,520
Lancaster Colony Corp. 3,764 140,209
Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. 820 18,245
Sbarro, Inc. 2,280 49,020
Service Corp. International 2,000 88,000
-----------
1,045,775
-----------
Non-Ferrous Metals -- 0.08%
DT Industries, Inc. 5,200 70,200
-----------
Producer Goods -- 2.52%
General Electric Co. 9,500 684,000
Hubbell, Inc. Class B 3,351 220,328
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. 2,100 123,900
Juno Lighting, Inc. 7,239 115,824
Stewart & Stevenson Services, Inc. 33,400 843,350
Teleflex, Inc. 1,590 65,190
Trimas Corp. 6,235 117,686
Watts Industries, Inc. Class A 7,398 172,003
-----------
2,342,281
-----------
Railroads and Shipping -- 0.19%
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. 5,470 125,810
Norfolk Southern Corp. 690 54,769
-----------
180,579
-----------
Retail -- 1.70%
Albertsons, Inc. 3,200 105,200
Cato Corp. Class A 14,518 112,515
Home Depot, Inc. 2,500 119,688
Kohls Corp. * 1,732 90,930
May Department Stores Co. 3,380 142,805
Melville Corp. 4,360 134,070
Mercantile Stores Inc. 1,200 55,500
Stanhome, Inc. Voting 3,510 102,229
Talbots, Inc. 1,949 56,034
Toys R Us * 24,900 541,575
Walgreen Co. 4,200 125,474
-----------
1,586,020
-----------
Soaps and Cosmetics -- 0.12%
Unilever N. V. 810 114,007
-----------
Telephone -- 2.64%
AT&T Corp. 9,000 582,750
AirTouch Communications, Inc. * 3,300 93,225
Century Telephone Enterprises, Inc. 21,500 682,625
MCI Communications Corp. 42,000 1,097,250
-----------
2,455,850
-----------
Tires and Rubber Goods -- 0.06%
Bandag, Inc. Class A 1,050 55,650
-----------
Tobacco -- 0.38%
Loews Corp. 1,700 133,238
Philip Morris Companies, Inc. 1,130 102,265
UST, Inc. 3,500 116,812
-----------
352,315
-----------
Travel and Recreation -- 0.49%
Callaway Golf Co. 5,600 126,700
Carnival Corp. Class A 5,000 121,875
Disney (Walt) Co. 1,600 94,400
Gaylord Entertainment Co. Class A 4,130 114,608
-----------
457,583
-----------
Trucking and Freight -- 0.70%
Ryder System, Inc. 26,300 650,924
-----------
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS 49,133,906
-----------
(Cost $41,977,085)
TOTAL INVESTMENTS $93,092,772
===========
(Cost $83,617,256)
<FN>
* Non-income producing security.
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
BALANCED FUND
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
The Fund invests in securities whose value is derived from an underlying pool
of mortgages or consumer loans. Some of these securities are collateralized
mortgage obligations (CMOs). CMOs are debt securities issued by U.S.
government agencies or by financial institutions and other mortgage lenders
which are collateralized by a pool of mortgages held under an indenture.
Descriptions of certain collateralized mortgage obligations are as follows:
Adjustable Rate (AR)
Inverse Floaters (IF) represent securities that pay interest at a rate that
increases (decreases) with a decline (increase) in a specified index.
Interest Only (IO) represent the right to receive the monthly interest
payments on an underlying pool of mortgage loans. The face amount shown
represents the par value on the underlying pool. The yields on these
securities are generally higher than prevailing market yields on other
mortgage-backed securities because their cash flow patterns are more volatile
and there is a greater risk that the initial investment will not be fully
recouped. These securities are subject to accelerated principal paydowns as a
result of prepayments or refinancing of the underlying pool of mortgage
instruments. As a result, interest income may be reduced considerably.
High Coupon Bonds (HB) (a.k.a. "IOettes") represent the right to receive
interest payments on an underlying pool of mortgages with similar risks as
those associated with IO securities. Unlike IO's, the owner also has a right
to receive a very small portion of principal. The high interest rate results
from taking interest payments from other classes in the REMIC Trust and
allocating them to the small principal of the HB class.
Principal Only (PO) represents the right to receive the principal portion only
on an underlying pool of mortgage loans. The market value of these securities
is extremely volatile in response to changes in market interest rates. As
prepayments on the underlying mortgages of these securities increase, the
yield on these securities increases.
<PAGE>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
EQUITY FUNDS
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 five Equity Funds (Equity
Funds) included in these financial statements are described below.
Woodward Growth/Value Fund
Woodward Opportunity Fund
Woodward Intrinsic Value Fund
Woodward Capital Growth Fund
Woodward Balanced Fund
The Growth/Value, Opportunity and Intrinsic Value Funds commenced
operations on June 1, 1991, the Balanced Fund commenced operations on
January 1, 1994, and the Capital Growth Fund commenced operations on
July 2, 1994.
The remaining two Woodward Equity Funds, the Equity Index and
International Equity Funds, are each included on separate stand alone
financial statements.
(2) Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by
the Equity Funds in 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 Equity Funds value investment securities at market value which is
determined by a pricing service based upon quoted market prices or dealer
quotes. 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 adjusted for
amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt instruments. Bond
premiums and discounts are amortized/accreted as required by the Internal
Revenue Code. Premiums and discounts on mortgage-backed securities are
amortized/accreted using the effective interest rate method. As prepayments on
the underlying mortgages increase or decrease the expected life, the yield is
adjusted to amortize/accrete the security to its new expected life. Dividends
are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
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 realized gains differ for financial statement and tax purposes
primarily because of the recognition of wash sale transactions 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 income or realized gains were recorded by the Fund.
Certain book-to-tax timing differences for the funds are reflected as excess
distributions in the Statements 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 quarterly by
the Equity Funds. 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 each series.
Expenses
Expenses are charged daily as a percentage of the respective Fund's net
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 Woodward or a change in expectations as to the level of
actual expenses.
(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 Equity Funds' 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 Funds' 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 period ended December 31, 1995, NBD reimbursed the
Capital Growth Fund and Balanced Fund for certain expenses in the amounts of
$58,424 and $136,954, respectively.
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.
<PAGE>
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.
(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>
<CAPTION>
Growth/Value Opportunity Intrinsic Value
Fund Fund Fund
------------ ------------ ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Gross Unrealized Gains $151,285,779 $121,714,875 $ 32,487,357
Gross Unrealized Losses (11,595,221) (23,828,874) (5,683,919)
------------ ------------ ------------
$139,690,558 $ 97,886,001 $ 26,803,438
============ ============ ============
Federal Income Tax Cost $598,326,613 $545,136,639 $231,447,596
Purchases $226,974,931 $334,152,727 $100,553,869
Sales, at value $164,369,937 $305,957,872 $104,699,734
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Capital Growth Balanced
Fund Fund
------------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Gross Unrealized Gains $ 36,159,065 $10,960,819
Gross Unrealized Losses (3,710,820) (1,616,652)
------------ -----------
$ 32,448,245 $ 9,344,167
============ ===========
Federal Income Tax Cost $164,013,755 $83,748,605
Purchases $ 94,109,852 $38,447,984
Sales, at value $ 9,347,828 $20,747,860
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
(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 each fund's average net assets.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Growth/Value Opportunity Intrinsic Value
Effective Date Fund Fund Fund
-------------- ------------ ----------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Expense Rates:
January 1 0.84% 0.90% 0.91%
August 9 0.83% 0.88% 0.90%
November 9 0.83% 0.86% 0.90%
NBD Advisory Fee:
January 1 0.75% 0.75% 0.75%
Amounts Paid:
Advisory Fee to NBD $4,951,664 $4,490,930 $1,817,833
Distribution Fees to FoM & Essex $ 67,240 $ 80,463 $ 24,640
Other Fees & Out of Pocket Expenses to NBD $ 183,590 $ 247,535 $ 85,169
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Capital Growth Balanced
Effective Date Fund Fund
-------------- -------------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Expense Rates:
January 1 0.85% 0.87%
March 21 0.85% 0.90%
August 9 0.85% 0.90%
November 9 0.87% 0.92%
NBD Advisory Fee:
January 1 0.75% 0.75%
Amounts Paid:
Advisory Fee to NBD $1,064,273 $ 570,525
Distribution Fees to FoM & Essex $ 9,455 $ 11,148
Other Fees & Out of Pocket
Expenses to NBD $ 44,622 $ 93,196
Expense Reimbursements by NBD $ (58,424) $(136,954)
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
EQUITY FUNDS
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The Financial Highlights present a per share analysis of how the Equity
Funds' 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 Equity Funds
and other information for the periods presented.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Growth/Value Fund
Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Period Ended
Dec. 31, 1995 Dec. 31, 1994 Dec. 31, 1993 Dec. 31, 1992 Dec. 31, 1991
------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 10.67 $ 11.16 $ 10.51 $ 9.86 $ 10.00
Income from investment operations:
Net investment income 0.21 0.23 0.20 0.22 0.14
Net realized and unrealized
gains (losses) on investments 2.76 (0.17) 1.24 0.75 (0.14)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total from investment operations 2.97 0.06 1.44 0.97 --
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Less distributions:
From net investment income (0.22) (0.21) (0.20) (0.22) (0.14)
From realized gains (0.26) (0.30) (0.59) (0.10) --
In excess of realized gains -- (0.01) -- -- --
Tax return of capital -- (0.03) -- -- --
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total distributions (0.48) (0.55) (0.79) (0.32) (0.14)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net asset value, end of period $ 13.16 $ 10.67 $ 11.16 $ 10.51 $ 9.86
============ ============ ============ ============ ============
Total Return (b) 28.04% 0.55% 13.79% 9.87% 0.17%(a)
Ratios/Supplemental Data
Net assets, end of period $737,167,067 $571,370,711 $429,635,045 $287,344,809 $238,085,630
Ratio of expenses to average net assets 0.84% 0.84% 0.83% 0.83% 0.85%(a)
Ratio of net investment income to
average net assets 1.73% 2.07% 1.84% 2.20% 2.56%(a)
Portfolio turnover rate 26.80% 28.04% 42.31% 16.28% 0.94%
<FN>
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Opportunity Fund
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Period Ended
Dec. 31, 1995 Dec. 31, 1994 Dec. 31, 1993 Dec. 31, 1992 Dec. 31, 1991
------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 13.34 $ 14.49 $ 12.37 $ 10.40 $ 10.00
Income from investment operations:
Net investment income 0.06 0.07 0.10 0.11 0.09
Net realized and unrealized gains
losses) on investments 2.57 (0.54) 2.87 2.43 0.43
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total from investment operations 2.63 (0.47) 2.97 2.54 0.52
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Less distributions:
From net investment income (0.06) (0.07) (0.10) (0.11) (0.09)
From realized gains (0.76) (0.49) (0.75) (0.46) (0.03)
In excess of realized gains -- (0.02) -- -- --
Tax return of capital -- (0.10) -- -- --
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total distributions (0.82) (0.68) (0.85) (0.57) (0.12)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net asset value, end of period $ 15.15 $ 13.34 $ 14.49 $ 12.37 $ 10.40
============ ============ ============ ============ ============
Total Return (b) 19.88% (3.27%) 24.01% 24.56% 8.92%(a)
Ratios/Supplemental Data
Net assets, end of period $650,952,268 $524,999,120 $365,664,513 $166,423,073 $108,046,450
Ratio of expenses to average net assets 0.89% 0.90% 0.86% 0.84% 0.84%(a)
Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets 0.37% 0.53% 0.71% 1.09% 1.56(a)
Portfolio turnover rate 53.55% 37.51% 33.99% 34.44% 2.92%
Average commission rate $ 0.04
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Intrinsic Value Fund
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Period Ended
Dec. 31, 1995 Dec. 31, 1994 Dec. 31, 1993 Dec. 31, 1992 Dec. 31, 1991
------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 10.48 $ 11.05 $ 10.40 $ 9.89 $ 10.00
Income from investment operations:
Net investment income 0.29 0.31 0.29 0.29 0.17
Net realized and unrealized gains
(losses) on investments 2.24 (0.38) 1.23 1.14 (0.02)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total from investment operations 2.53 (0.07) 1.52 1.43 0.15
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Less distributions:
From net investment income (0.30) (0.30) (0.28) (0.28) (0.17)
From realized gains (0.82) (0.20) (0.59) (0.64) (0.09)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total distributions (1.12) (0.50) (0.87) (0.92) (0.26)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net asset value, end of period $ 11.89 $ 10.48 $ 11.05 $ 10.40 $ 9.89
============ ============ ============ ============ ===========
Total Return (b) 24.38% (0.60%) 14.71% 2.70%(a)
Ratios/Supplemental Data
Net assets, end of period $255,884,859 $220,028,096 $192,555,183 $107,260,873 $77,450,163
Ratio of expenses to average net assets 0.91% 0.91% 0.86% 0.84 0.84%(a)
Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets 2.49% 2.92% 2.67% 2.78% 3.03%(a)
Portfolio turnover rate 45.55% 58.62% 63.90% 48.52% 1.80%
Average commission rate $ 0.03
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Capital Growth Fund Balanced Fund
----------------------------- -----------------------------
Year Ended Period Ended Year Ended Year Ended
Dec. 31, 1995 Dec. 31, 1994 Dec. 31, 1995 Dec. 31, 1994
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 10.44 $ 10.00 $ 9.53 $ 10.00
Income from investment operations:
Net investment income 0.08 0.05 0.35 0.28
Net realized and unrealized gains
(losses) on investments 2.93 0.43 1.83 (0.48)
------------ ----------- ----------- -----------
Total from investment operations 3.01 0.48 2.18 (0.20)
------------ ----------- ----------- -----------
Less distributions:
From net investment income (0.08) (0.04) (0.35) (0.27)
From realized gains (0.11) -- (0.12) --
------------ ----------- ----------- -----------
Total distributions (0.19) (0.04) (0.47) (0.27)
------------ ----------- ----------- -----------
Net asset value, end of period $ 13.26 $ 10.44 $ 11.24 $ 9.53
============ =========== =========== ===========
Total Return (b) 28.90% 9.62%(a) 23.18% (1.95)%
Ratios/Supplemental Data
Net assets, end of period $195,861,178 $81,269,604 $93,623,801 $54,167,192
Ratio of expenses to average net assets 0.86% 0.85%(a) 0.91% 0.85%
Ratio of net investment income to
average net assets 0.65% 1.25%(a) 3.40% 3.41%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
without fee waivers/ reimbursed expenses 0.90% 0.95%(a) 1.09% 1.56%
Ratio of net investment income to
average net assets without fee waivers/
reimbursed expenses 0.61% 1.15%(a) 3.22% 2.70%
Portfolio turnover rate 6.97% 3.29% 31.76% 37.49%
Average commission rate $ 0.04 $ 0.05
<FN>
(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.
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To the Trustees and Shareholders of
The Woodward Equity Funds:
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities,
including the portfolios of investments, of the Equity Funds of THE WOODWARD
FUNDS (comprising, as indicated in Note 1, the Growth/Value, Opportunity,
Intrinsic Value, Capital Growth and Balanced Funds) as of December 31, 1995,
and the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the
statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period
then ended, 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 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 audits 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 each of the respective funds constituting the Equity Funds of The
Woodward Funds as of December 31, 1995, the results of their operations for
the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the two years
in the period then ended 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>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
December 31, 1995
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
ASSETS:
Investment in securities:
At cost $100,165,227
============
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
------------
TOTAL ASSETS 108,459,795
------------
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
------------
TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,171,494
------------
NET ASSETS $107,288,301
============
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
------------
TOTAL NET ASSETS $107,288,301
============
Shares of capital stock outstanding 9,712,891
============
Net asset value and redemption price per share $ 11.05
============
Maximum offering price per share $ 11.63
============
<FN>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1995
<S> <C> <C>
INVESTMENT INCOME (Note 2)
Interest $ 538,478
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $98,515) 1,279,198
----------
TOTAL INVESTMENT INCOME 1,817,676
----------
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)
----------
NET EXPENSES 816,040
----------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME 1,001,636
----------
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS
AND FOREIGN CURRENCY:
Net realized loss on:
Investment securities (147,589)
Foreign currency transactions (475) (148,064)
---------
Net change in unrealized appreciation on:
Investment securities 7,523,087
Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign
currencies 6,376 7,529,463
--------- ----------
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS
AND FOREIGN CURRENCY 7,381,399
----------
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS $8,383,035
==========
<FN>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
Year Ended Period Ended
Dec. 31, 1995 Dec. 31, 1994
------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C>
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
------------ -----------
Net increase in net assets from operations 8,383,035 31,967
------------ -----------
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:
From net investment income (1,033,171) --
In excess of realized gains (3,255) --
------------ -----------
Total distributions (1,036,426) --
------------ -----------
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 --
------------ -----------
75,131,085 36,626,877
Less: payments for shares redeemed (11,734,863) (113,374)
------------ -----------
Net increase in net assets from capital share
transactions 63,396,222 36,513,503
------------ -----------
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS 70,742,831 36,545,470
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of period 36,545,470 --
------------ -----------
End of period $107,288,301 $36,545,470
============ ===========
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Shares sold 7,102,657 3,664,087
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions to
shareholders 65,214 --
------------ -----------
7,167,871 3,664,087
Less: shares redeemed (1,107,679) (11,388)
------------ -----------
NET INCREASE IN SHARES OUTSTANDING 6,060,192 3,652,699
------------ -----------
CAPITAL SHARES:
Beginning of period 3,652,699 --
------------ -----------
End of period 9,712,891 3,652,699
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<FN>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Description Face Amount Market Value
----------- ----------- ------------
<S> <C> <C>
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
---------- ----------
(Cost $4,819,555)
Shares
------
<S> <C> <C>
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
----------
2,608,981
----------
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
----------
4,633,809
----------
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
----------
2,281,297
----------
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
----------
3,820,685
----------
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
----------
5,291,375
----------
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
----------
5,306,203
----------
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
----------
2,581,406
----------
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
----------
2,099,481
----------
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
----------
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
----------
2,180,927
----------
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
----------
1,108,231
----------
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
----------
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
----------
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
----------
3,603,305
----------
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
----------
2,483,710
----------
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
----------
5,881,058
----------
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
------------
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
---------------------- -----------
<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.
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(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:
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<S> <C>
Gross Unrealized Gains $ 10,121,293
Gross Unrealized Losses (2,595,621)
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$ 7,525,672
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Federal Income Tax Cost $100,165,227
Purchases $ 65,664,939
Sales, at value $ 1,353,172
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(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.
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Effective Date
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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)
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(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:
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<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)
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<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
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$762,196 $761,981 $(215)
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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.
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<CAPTION>
Year Ended Period ended
Dec. 31, 1995 Dec. 31, 1994
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<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 --
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Total from investment operations 1.15 0.01
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Less distributions:
From net investment income (0.11) --
In excess of realized gains (0.00) --
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Total distributions (0.11) --
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Net asset value, end of period $ 11.05 $ 10.01
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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
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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.
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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.
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STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
April 15, 1996
for
CLASS I AND CLASS A SHARES OF THE:
WOODWARD EQUITY INDEX FUND
of
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
c/o NBD Bank
Transfer Agent
P.O. Box 7058
Troy, Michigan 48007-7058
(800) 688-3350
This Statement of Additional Information (the "Additional
Statement") is meant to be read in conjunction with The Woodward Funds'
Prospectuses dated April 15, 1996 pertaining to all classes of shares of the
Equity Index Fund (the "Equity Index Portfolio" or the "Portfolio"), and is
incorporated by reference in its entirety into the Prospectuses. Because this
Additional Statement is not itself a prospectus, no investment in shares of
the Portfolio should be made solely upon the information contained herein.
Copies of the Portfolio's Prospectuses may be obtained from any office of the
Co- Distributors by writing or calling the Co-Distributors or the Trust.
Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the same meanings as in the
Prospectuses.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Investment Objective, Policies and Risk Factors.............. 1
Additional Purchase and Redemption Information............... 7
Description of Shares........................................ 8
Additional Information Concerning Taxes...................... 10
Management................................................... 12
Independent Public Accountants............................... 17
Counsel...................................................... 17
Additional Information on Performance........................ 17
Appendix A................................................... A-1
Appendix B................................................... B-1
Report of Independent Public Accountants
and Financial Statements................................... FS-1
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INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE, POLICIES AND RISK FACTORS
The following policies supplement the Portfolio's investment
objective and policies as set forth in its Prospectuses.
Additional Information on Portfolio Instruments
Attached to this Additional Statement is Appendix A which
contains descriptions of the rating symbols used by Rating Agencies for
securities in which the Portfolio may invest.
Portfolio Transactions
Subject to the general supervision of the Trust's Board of
Trustees, the Adviser is responsible for, makes decisions with respect to, and
places orders for all purchases and sales of portfolio securities for the
Portfolio.
The annualized portfolio turnover rate for the Portfolio is
calculated by dividing the lesser of purchases or sales of portfolio
securities for the reporting period by the monthly average value of the
portfolio securities owned during the reporting period. The calculation
excludes all securities, including options, whose maturities or expiration
dates at the time of acquisition are one year or less. Portfolio turnover may
vary greatly from year to year as well as within a particular year, and may be
affected by cash requirements for redemption of shares and by requirements
which enable the Portfolio to receive favorable tax treatment. Portfolio
turnover will not be a limiting factor in making portfolio decisions.
Purchases of money market instruments by the Portfolio are made
from dealers, underwriters and issuers. The Portfolio currently does not
expect to incur any brokerage commission expense on such transactions because
money market instruments are generally traded on a "net" basis acting as
principal for its own accounts without a stated commission. The price of the
security, however, usually includes a profit to the dealer. Securities
purchased in underwritten offerings include a fixed amount of compensation to
the underwriter, generally referred to as the underwriter's concession or
discount. When securities are purchased directly from or sold directly to an
issuer, no commissions or discounts are paid.
Transactions on U.S. stock exchanges involve the payment of
negotiated brokerage commissions. On exchanges on which commissions are
negotiated, the cost of transactions may vary among different brokers.
Transactions in the over-the-counter market are generally on a net basis
(i.e., without
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commission) through dealers, or otherwise involve transactions directly with
the issuer of an instrument.
For the fiscal years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993 and
the fiscal period ended December 31, 1992, the Equity Index Portfolio paid
brokerage commissions of $137,443, $169,830, $98,588 and $23,460,
respectively.
The Portfolio may participate, if and when practicable, in
bidding for the purchase of portfolio securities directly from an issuer in
order to take advantage of the lower purchase price available to members of a
bidding group. The Portfolio will engage in this practice, however, only when
the Adviser, in its sole discretion, believes such practice to be otherwise in
the Portfolio's interests.
The Advisory Agreement for the Portfolio provides that, in
executing portfolio transactions and selecting brokers or dealers, the Adviser
will seek to obtain the best overall terms available for the Portfolio. In
assessing the best overall terms available for any transaction, the Adviser
shall consider factors it deems relevant, including the breadth of the market
in the security, the price of the security, the financial condition and
execution capability of the broker or dealer, and the reasonableness of the
commission, if any, both for the specific transaction and on a continuing
basis. In addition, the Agreement authorizes the Adviser to cause the
Portfolio to pay a broker-dealer which furnishes brokerage and research
services a higher commission than that which might be charged by another
broker-dealer for effecting the same transaction, provided that the Adviser
determines in good faith that such commission is reasonable in relation to the
value of the brokerage and research services provided by such broker-dealer,
viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the overall
responsibilities of the Adviser to the Portfolio. Such brokerage and research
services might consist of reports and statistics relating to specific
companies or industries, general summaries of groups of stocks or bonds and
their comparative earnings and yields, or broad overviews of the stock, bond
and government securities markets and the economy.
Supplementary research information so received is in addition
to, and not in lieu of, services required to be performed by the Adviser and
does not reduce the advisory fees payable by the Portfolio. The Trustees will
periodically review any commissions paid by the Portfolio to consider whether
the commissions paid over representative periods of time appear to be
reasonable in relation to the benefits inuring to the Portfolio. It is
possible that certain of the supplementary research or other services received
will primarily benefit one or more other investment companies or other
accounts for which investment discretion is exercised by the Adviser.
Conversely, the
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Portfolio may be the primary beneficiary of the research or services received
as a result of portfolio transactions effected for such other account or
investment company.
The Trust will not execute portfolio transactions through,
acquire portfolio securities issued by, make savings deposits in or enter into
repurchase or reverse repurchase agreements with the Adviser, the
Co-Distributors or an affiliated person of any of them (as such term is
defined in the 1940 Act) acting as principal, except to the extent permitted
by the SEC or its staff. In addition, the Portfolio will not purchase
securities during the existence of any underwriting or selling group relating
thereto of which a Co-Distributor or the Adviser, or an affiliated person of
either of them, is a member, except to the extent permitted by the SEC or its
staff. Under certain circumstances, the Portfolio may be at a disadvantage
because of these limitations in comparison with other investment companies
which have similar investment objectives but are not subject to such
limitations.
Investment decisions for the Portfolio are made independently
from those of any other investment companies and accounts advised or managed
by the Adviser. Such other investment companies and accounts may also invest
in the same securities as the Portfolio. To the extent permitted by law, the
Adviser may aggregate the securities to be sold or purchased for the Portfolio
with those to be sold or purchased for other investment companies or accounts
in executing transactions. When a purchase or sale of the same security is
made at substantially the same time on behalf of one or more of the Portfolio
and another investment company or account, the transaction will be averaged as
to price and available investments allocated as to amount, in a manner which
the Adviser believes to be equitable to the Portfolio and such other
investment company or account. In some instances, this investment procedure
may adversely affect the price paid or received by the Portfolio or the size
of the position obtained or sold by the Portfolio.
Government Obligations
As stated in the Prospectuses, pursuant to its investment
objective the Portfolio may invest in U.S. Government Obligations.
Bank Obligations
In accordance with its investment objective, the Portfolio may
purchase bank obligations, which include bankers' acceptances, negotiable
certificates of deposit and non- negotiable time deposits, including U.S.
dollar-denominated instruments issued or supported by the credit of U.S. or
foreign banks or savings institutions. Although the Portfolio invests in
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obligations of foreign banks or foreign branches of U.S. banks only where the
Adviser deems the instrument to present minimal credit risks, such investments
may nevertheless entail risks that are different from those of investments in
domestic obligations of U.S. banks due to differences in political, regulatory
and economic systems and conditions. All investments in bank obligations are
limited to the obligations of financial institutions having more than $1.0
billion in total assets at the time of purchase.
Commercial Paper
Commercial paper, including variable and floating rate notes
and other short term corporate obligations, must be rated in one of the two
highest categories by at least two Rating Agencies, or if not rated, have been
issued by a corporation having an outstanding bond issue rated A or higher by
a Rating Agency. Bonds and other short term obligations (if not rated as
commercial paper) purchased by the Portfolio must be rated BBB or Baa, or
higher, by a Rating Agency, respectively, or if unrated, be of comparable
investment quality in the judgment of the Adviser.
Variable and Floating Rate Instruments
With respect to variable and floating rate obligations that may
be acquired by the Portfolio, the Adviser will consider the earning power,
cash flows and other liquidity ratios of the issuers and guarantors of such
notes and will continuously monitor their financial status to meet payment on
demand. The absence of an active secondary market with respect to particular
variable and floating rate instruments could make it difficult for the
Portfolio to dispose of instruments if the issuer defaulted on its payment
obligation or during periods that the Portfolio is not entitled to exercise
its demand rights, and the Portfolio could, for these or other reasons, suffer
a loss with respect to such instruments.
Other Investment Companies
Subject to 1940 Act limitations and pursuant to applicable SEC
requirements, the Portfolio may invest from time to time in securities issued
by other investment companies which invest in high quality, short term debt
securities. The Portfolio intends to limit its investments so that, as
determined immediately after a securities purchase is made: (a) not more than
5% of the value of the Portfolio's total assets will be invested in the
securities of any one investment company; (b) not more than 10% of the value
of the Portfolio's total assets will be invested in the aggregate in
securities of investment companies as a group; and (c) not more than 3% of the
outstanding
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voting stock of any one investment company will be owned by the Portfolio or
the Trust as a whole.
Lending Securities
When the Portfolio lends its securities, it continues to
receive interest or dividends on the securities loaned and may simultaneously
earn interest on the investment of the cash collateral. Although voting
rights, or rights to consent, attendant to securities on loan pass to the
borrower, such loans will be called so that the securities may be voted by the
Portfolio if a material event affecting the investment is to occur.
Repurchase Agreements and Reverse Repurchase Agreements
The repurchase price under the repurchase agreements described
in the Prospectuses generally equals the price paid by the Portfolio plus
interest negotiated on the basis of current short term rates (which may be
more or less than the rate on the securities underlying the repurchase
agreement). Securities subject to repurchase agreements are held by the
Trust's Custodian, in the Federal Reserve/Treasury book-entry system or by
another authorized securities depository. Repurchase agreements are considered
to be loans under the 1940 Act.
Reverse repurchase agreements are considered to be borrowings
by the Portfolio under the 1940 Act. At the time the Portfolio enters into a
reverse repurchase agreement, it will place in a segregated custodial account
liquid assets such as U.S. Government securities or other liquid high-grade
debt securities having a value equal to or greater than the repurchase price
(including accrued interest) and will subsequently monitor the account to
ensure that such value is maintained. Reverse repurchase agreements involve
the risk that the market value of the securities sold by the Portfolio may
decline below the price of the securities it is obligated to repurchase.
When-Issued Purchases and Forward Commitments
The Portfolio will purchase securities on a when-issued basis
or purchase or sell securities on a forward commitment basis only with the
intention of completing the transaction and actually purchasing or selling the
securities. If deemed advisable as a matter of investment strategy, however,
the Portfolio may dispose of or renegotiate a commitment after it is entered
into, and may sell securities it has committed to purchase before those
securities are delivered to the Portfolio on the settlement date. In these
cases the Portfolio may realize a capital gain or loss.
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When the Portfolio engages in when-issued and forward
commitment transactions, it relies on the other party to consummate the trade.
Failure of such party to do so may result in the Portfolio's incurring a loss
or missing an opportunity to obtain a price considered to be advantageous.
Additional Investment Limitations
In addition to the investment limitations disclosed in the
Prospectuses, the Portfolio is subject to the following investment limitations
which may not be changed without approval of the holders of the majority of
the outstanding shares of the Portfolio (as defined under "Miscellaneous"
below).
The Equity Index Portfolio may not:
1. Purchase or sell real estate, except that each Portfolio may
purchase securities of issuers which deal in real estate and may purchase
securities which are secured by interests in real estate.
2. Acquire any other investment company or investment company
security except in connection with a merger, consolidation, reorganization or
acquisition of assets or where otherwise permitted by the 1940 Act.
3. Act as an underwriter of securities within the meaning of
the Securities Act of 1933 except insofar as the Portfolio might be deemed to
be an underwriter upon the disposition of portfolio securities acquired within
the limitation on purchases of restricted securities and except to the extent
that the purchase of obligations directly from the issuer thereof in
accordance with the Portfolio's investment objective, policies and limitations
may be deemed to be underwriting.
4. Write or sell put options, call options, straddles, spreads,
or any combination thereof, except for transactions in options on securities,
indices of securities, futures contracts and options on futures contracts.
5. Purchase securities on margin, make short sales of
securities or maintain a short position, except that (a) this investment
limitation shall not apply to the Portfolio's transactions in futures
contracts and related options, and (b) the Portfolio may obtain short-term
credit as may be necessary for the clearance of purchases and sales of
portfolio securities.
6. Purchase securities of companies for the purpose of
exercising control.
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7. Purchase or sell commodity contracts, or invest in oil, gas
or mineral exploration or development programs, except that the Portfolio may,
to the extent appropriate to its investment objective, purchase publicly
traded securities of companies engaging in whole or in part in such activities
and may enter into futures contracts and related options.
In order to permit the sale of the Portfolio's shares in
certain states, the Trust may make commitments more restrictive than the
investment policies and limitations described above and in the Prospectuses.
Should the Trust determine that any such commitment is no longer in the best
interests of the Portfolio, it will revoke the commitment by terminating sales
of the Portfolio's shares in the state involved and, in the case of investors
in Texas, give notice of such action.
ADDITIONAL PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION INFORMATION
Shares of the Portfolio are offered and sold on a continuous
basis by the Trust's sponsors and Co-Distributors, FoM and Essex, acting as
agent. As described in the Prospectuses, Class I shares of the Portfolio are
sold primarily to NBD and its affiliated and correspondent banks acting on
behalf of their respective customers. Class A shares of the Portfolio are sold
to the public ("Investors") primarily through financial institutions such as
banks, brokers and dealers.
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Under the 1940 Act, the Trust may suspend the right of
redemption or postpone the date of payment for shares during any period when:
(a) trading on the New York Stock Exchange (the "Exchange") is restricted by
applicable rules and regulations of the SEC; (b) the Exchange is closed for
other than customary weekend and holiday closings; (c) the SEC has by order
permitted such suspension; or (d) an emergency exists as determined by the
SEC. (The Trust may also suspend or postpone the recordation of the transfer
of shares upon the occurrence of any of the foregoing conditions).
In addition to the situations described in the Prospectuses
under "Redemption of Shares," the Trust may redeem shares involuntarily to
reimburse the Portfolio for any loss sustained by reason of the failure of a
shareholder to make full payment for shares purchased by the shareholder or to
collect any charge relating to a transaction effected for the benefit of a
shareholder which is applicable to Portfolio shares as provided in the
Prospectuses from time to time.
The Trust normally redeems shares for cash. However, the
Trustees can determine that conditions exist making cash payments undesirable.
If they should so determine, redemption payments could be made in securities
valued at the value used in determining net asset value. There may be
brokerage and other costs incurred by the redeeming shareholder in selling
such securities. The Trust has elected to be covered by Rule 18f-1 under the
1940 Act, pursuant to which the Trust is obligated to redeem shares solely in
cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of net asset value during any 90-day
period for any one shareholder.
DESCRIPTION OF SHARES
The Trust is an unincorporated business trust organized under
Massachusetts law on April 21, 1987. The Trust's Declaration of Trust, which
was amended and restated as of May 1, 1992, authorizes the Board of Trustees
to divide shares into two or more series, each series relating to a separate
portfolio of investments, and divide the shares of any series into two or more
classes. The number of shares of each series and/or of a class within each
series shall be unlimited. The Trust does not intend to issue share
certificates.
In the event of a liquidation or dissolution of the Trust or
the Portfolio, shareholders of the Portfolio would be entitled to receive the
assets available for distribution belonging to the Portfolio. If there are any
assets, income, earnings, proceeds, funds or payments, which are not readily
identifiable as belonging to any particular investment portfolio, the Trustees
shall allocate them among any one or more of the
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investment portfolios as they, in their sole discretion, deem fair and
equitable.
Rule 18f-2 under the 1940 Act provides that any matter required
to be submitted to the holders of the outstanding voting securities of an
investment company such as the Trust shall not be deemed to have been
effectively acted upon unless approved by the holders of a majority of the
outstanding shares of each investment portfolio affected by the matter. A
investment portfolio is affected by a matter unless it is clear that the
interests of each investment portfolio in the matter are substantially
identical or that the matter does not affect any interest of the investment
portfolio. Under the Rule, the approval of an investment advisory agreement or
any change in a fundamental investment policy would be effectively acted upon
with respect to an investment portfolio only if approved by a majority of the
outstanding shares of such portfolio. However, the Rule also provides that the
ratification of the appointment of independent accountants, the approval of
principal underwriting contracts and the election of Trustees may be
effectively acted upon by shareholders of the Trust voting together in the
aggregate without regard to particular investment portfolio.
When used in the Prospectuses or in this Additional Statement,
a "majority" of shareholders means, with respect to the approval of an
investment advisory agreement, a distribution plan or a change in a
fundamental investment policy, the vote of the lesser of (1) 67% of the shares
of the Trust or the applicable portfolio present at a meeting if the holders
of more than 50% of the outstanding shares are present in person or by proxy,
or (2) more than 50% of the outstanding shares of the Trust or the applicable
portfolio.
As of March 29, 1996, Trussal & Co., a nominee of NBD's Trust
Division, 900 Tower Drive, 10th Floor, Troy, Michigan 48098, held of record
98.96% of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio. The Trustees and officers
of the Trust, as a group, owned less than 1% of the outstanding shares of the
Portfolio. Furthermore, as of March 29, 1996, the following persons may
have beneficially owned 5% or more of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio:
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Percent of
Outstanding
Equity Index Portfolio Number of Shares Shares
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<S> <C> <C>
Whirlpool 11,864,524 28.58%
2000 M-63 North
Benton Harbon, MI 49022
Oakland County Retirement 3,271,916 7.88%
System
1200 N. Telegraph
Pontiac, MI 48053
McGregor Fund 3,284,512 7.91%
333 West Fort Street
Detroit, MI 48226
Consumer Power Union Welfare
Benefit 4,235,027 10.20%
212 West Michigan Avenue
Jackson, MI 49201
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When issued for payment as described in the Portfolio's
Prospectuses and this Additional Statement, shares of the Portfolio will be
fully paid and non-assessable by the Trust.
The Declaration of Trust provides that the Trustees, officers,
employees and agents of the Trust will not be liable to the Trust or to a
shareholder, nor will any such person be liable to any third party in
connection with the affairs of the Trust, except as such liability may arise
from his or its own bad faith, willful misfeasance, gross negligence, or
reckless disregard of duties. It also provides that all third parties shall
look solely to the Trust property for satisfaction of claims arising in
connection with the affairs of the Trust. With the exceptions stated, the
Declaration of Trust provides that a Trustee, officer, employee or agent is
entitled to be indemnified against all liability in connection with the
affairs of the Trust.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING TAXES
Taxes In General
The following summarizes certain additional tax considerations
generally affecting the Portfolio and its shareholders that are not described
in the Prospectuses. No attempt is made to present a detailed explanation of
the tax treatment of the Portfolio or its shareholders, and the discussion
here and in the Prospectuses is not intended as a substitute for careful tax
planning and is based on tax laws and regulations which are in effect on the
date hereof;
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such laws and regulations may be changed by legislative or administrative
action. Investors are advised to consult their tax advisers with specific
reference to their own tax situations.
The Portfolio is treated as a separate corporate entity under
the Code and intends to qualify as a regulated investment company. In order to
so qualify, the Portfolio must satisfy, in addition to the distribution
requirement described in the Prospectuses, certain requirements with respect
to the source of its income for a taxable year. At least 90% of the gross
income of the Portfolio must be derived from dividends, interest, payments
with respect to securities loans, gains from the sale or other disposition of
stocks, securities or foreign currencies, and other income (including but not
limited to gains from options, futures, or forward contracts) derived with
respect to the Portfolio's business of investing in such stock, securities or
currencies. The Treasury Department may by regulation exclude from qualifying
income foreign currency gains which are not directly related to the
Portfolio's principal business of investing in stock or securities, or options
and futures with respect to stock or securities. Any income derived by the
Portfolio from a partnership or trust is treated as derived with respect to
the Portfolio's business of investing in stock, securities or currencies only
to the extent that such income is attributable to items of income which would
have been qualifying income if realized by the Portfolio in the same manner as
by the partnership or trust.
Another requirement for qualification as a regulated investment
company under the Code is that less than 30% of the Portfolio's gross income
for a taxable year must be derived from gains realized on the sale or other
disposition of the following investments held for less than three months: (1)
stock and securities (as defined in Section 2(a)(36) of the 1940 Act); (2)
options, futures and forward contracts other than those on foreign currencies;
and (3) foreign currencies (and options, futures and forward contracts on
foreign currencies) that are not directly related to the Portfolio's principal
business of investing in stock and securities (and options and futures with
respect to stocks and securities). Interest (including original issue discount
and accrued market discount) received by the Portfolio upon maturity or
disposition of a security held for less than three months will not be treated
as gross income derived from the sale or other disposition of such security
within the meaning of this requirement. However, any other income which is
attributable to realized market appreciation will be treated as gross income
from the sale or other disposition of securities for this purpose.
The Portfolio will designate any distribution of long term
capital gains as a capital gain dividend in a written notice mailed to
shareholders within 60 days after the close of the Portfolio's taxable year.
Shareholders should note that, upon the sale or exchange of Portfolio shares,
if the shareholder has not held such shares for at least six months, any loss
on the sale or exchange of those shares
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will be treated as long term capital loss to the extent of the capital gain
dividends received with respect to the shares.
Ordinary income of individuals is taxable at a maximum nominal
rate of 39.6%, however, because of limitations on itemized deductions
otherwise allowable and the phase-out of personal exemptions, the maximum
effective marginal rate of tax for some taxpayers may be higher. An
individual's long term capital gains are taxable at a maximum nominal rate of
28%. For corporations, long term capital gains and ordinary income are both
taxable at a maximum nominal rate of 35% (or at a maximum effective marginal
rate of 39% in the case of corporations having taxable income between $100,000
and $335,000).
A 4% nondeductible excise tax is imposed on regulated
investment companies that fail to currently distribute an amount equal to
specified percentages of their ordinary taxable income and capital gain net
income (excess of capital gains over capital losses). The Portfolio intends to
make sufficient distributions or deemed distributions of its ordinary taxable
income and any capital gain net income prior to the end of each calendar year
to avoid liability for this excise tax.
If for any taxable year the Portfolio does not qualify for the
special federal income tax treatment afforded regulated investment companies,
all of its taxable income will be subject to federal income tax at regular
corporate rates (without any deduction for distributions to its shareholders).
In such event, dividend distributions would be taxable as ordinary income to
shareholders to the extent of the Portfolio's current and accumulated earnings
and profits and would be eligible for the dividends received deduction for
corporations.
The Portfolio may be required in certain cases to withhold and
remit to the U.S. Treasury 31% of taxable dividends or gross proceeds realized
upon sale paid to shareholders who have failed to provide a correct tax
identification number in the manner required, who are subject to withholding
by the Internal Revenue Service for failure properly to include on their
return payments of taxable interest or dividends, or who have failed to
certify to the Portfolio that they are not subject to backup withholding when
required to do so or that they are "exempt recipients."
Depending upon the extent of the Portfolio's activities in
states and localities in which its offices are maintained, in which its agents
or independent contractors are located or in which its otherwise deemed to be
conducting business, the Portfolio may be subject to the tax laws of such
states or localities. In addition, in those states and localities which have
income tax laws, the treatment of the Portfolio and its shareholders under
such laws may differ from their treatment under federal income tax laws.
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MANAGEMENT
Trustees and Officers of the Trust
The Trustees and executive officers of the Trust and their
principal occupations for the last five years are set forth in the
Prospectuses. Each Trustee has an address at The Woodward Funds, c/o NBD Bank,
611 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48226.
Effective May 1, 1995, each Trustee receives from the Trust and
The Woodward Variable Annuity Fund a total annual fee of $17,000 and a fee of
$2,000 for each Board of Trustees meeting attended. The Chairman is entitled
to additional compensation of $4,250 per year for his services to the Trusts
in that capacity. These fees are allocated among the investment portfolios of
the Trust and The Woodward Variable Annuity Fund based on their relative net
assets. All Trustees are reimbursed for out of pocket expenses incurred in
connection with attendance at meetings. Drinker Biddle & Reath, of which Mr.
McConnel is a partner, receives legal fees as counsel to the Trusts.
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The following table summarizes the compensation for each of the
Trustees for the Trust's fiscal year ending December 31, 1995:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(3)
Total
Compensation
(2) From Fund and
Aggregate Fund Complex**
(1) Compensation Paid to Board
Name of Board Member from Fund* Member
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<S> <C> <C>
Will M. Caldwell, Trustee $21,250 $21,250(2)+
Nicholas J. DeGrazia, Trustee $21,250 $21,250(2)+
John P. Gould, Trustee *** $30,000(4)+
Earl I. Heenan, Jr.,++ $24,437.50 $24,437.50(2)+
Chairman and President
Marilyn McCoy, Trustee *** $30,000(4)+
Julius L. Pallone, Trustee++ $21,250 $21,250(2)+
Donald G. Sutherland, Trustee++ $21,250 $21,250(2)+
Donald L. Tuttle, Trustee++ $21,250 $21,250(2)+
Eugene C. Yehle, Trustee $21,250 $21,250(2)+
and Treasurer
<FN>
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* Amount does not include reimbursed expenses for attending Board meeting,
which are estimated to be approximately $350 for all Trustees as a group.
** The Fund Complex consists of the Trust, Woodward Variable Annuity Fund,
Prairie Funds, Prairie Institutional Funds, Prairie Intermediate Bond Fund and
Prairie Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.
*** Mr. Gould and Mrs. McCoy were not trustees of the Trust during the fiscal
year ended December 31, 1995.
+ Total number of other investment companies within the Fund Complex from
which the Trustee receives compensation for serving as a trustee.
++ Deferred compensation in the amounts of $24,437.50, $21,500, $21,500 and
$21,500 accrued during The Woodward Funds' fiscal year ended December 31,
1995 for Earl I. Heenan, Jr., Julius L. Pallone, Donald G. Sutherland and
Donald L. Tuttle, respectively.
Investment Adviser
Information about NBD and its duties and compensation as
Adviser is contained in the Prospectuses. For the fiscal years ended December
31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, the Trust paid NBD fees for advisory services
aggregating $411,792, $329,438 and $308,549 on behalf of the Equity Index
Portfolio.
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NBD's own investment portfolio may include bank certificates of
deposit, bankers' acceptances, and corporate debt obligations, any of which
may also be purchased by the Trust. Joint purchase of investments for the
Trust and for NBD's own investment portfolio will not be made. NBD's
Commercial Banking Department may have deposit, loan and other commercial
banking relationships with issuers of securities purchased by the Trust,
including outstanding loans to such issuers which may be repaid in whole or in
part with the proceeds of securities purchased by the Trust.
Investment decisions for the Trust and other fiduciary accounts
are made by NBD's Trust Investment Division solely from the standpoint of the
independent interest of the Trust and such other fiduciary accounts. NBD's
Trust Investment Division performs independent analyses of publicly available
information, the results of which are not made publicly available. In making
investment decisions for the Trust, personnel of NBD's Trust Investment
Division do not obtain information from any other division or department of
NBD or otherwise, which is not publicly available. NBD's Trust Investment
Division executes transactions for the Trust only with unaffiliated dealers
but such dealers may be customers of other divisions of NBD. NBD may make bulk
purchases of securities for the Trust and for other customer accounts (but not
for its own investment portfolio), in which case the Trust will be charged a
pro rata share of the transaction costs incurred in making the bulk purchase.
See "Investment Objective and Policies - Portfolio Transactions" above.
NBD has agreed as Adviser that it will reimburse the Trust such
portions of its fees as may be required to satisfy any expense limitations
imposed by state securities laws or other applicable laws. Restrictive
limitations may be imposed on the Trust as a result of changes in current
state laws and regulations in those states where the Trust has qualified its
shares, or by a decision of the Trustees to qualify the shares in other states
having restrictive expense limitations. To the Trust's knowledge, of the
expense limitations in effect on the date of this Additional Statement none is
more restrictive than two and one-half percent (2-1/2%) of the first $30
million of the Portfolio's average annual net assets, two percent (2%) of the
next $70 million of the average annual net assets and one and one-half percent
(1-1/2%) of the remaining average annual net assets.
Under the terms of the Advisory Agreement, NBD is obligated to
manage the investment of the Portfolio's assets in accordance with applicable
laws and regulations, including, to the extent applicable, the regulations and
rulings of the U.S. Comptroller of the Currency relating to fiduciary powers
of national banks. These regulations provide, in general, that
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assets managed by a national bank as fiduciary may not be invested in stock or
obligations of, or property acquired from, the bank, its affiliates or their
directors, officers or employees, and further provide that fiduciary assets
may not be sold or transferred, by loan or otherwise, to the bank or persons
connected with the bank as described above.
NBD will not accept Trust shares as collateral for a loan which
is for the purpose of purchasing Trust shares, and will not make loans to the
Trust. Inadvertent overdrafts of the Trust's account with the Custodian
occasioned by clerical error or by failure of a shareholder to provide
available funds in connection with the purchase of shares will not be deemed
to be the making of a loan to the Trust by NBD.
Under the Advisory Agreement, NBD is not liable for any error
of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by the Trust in
connection with the performance of such Agreement, except a loss resulting
from a breach of fiduciary duty with respect to the receipt of compensation
for services or a loss resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross
negligence on the part of NBD in the performance of its duties or from its
reckless disregard of its duties and obligations under the Agreement.
Shareholder Servicing Plan
As stated in the Prospectuses for Class A Shares of the
Portfolio, the Trust may enter into Servicing Agreements with Shareholder
Servicing Agents which may include NBD and its affiliates. The Servicing
Agreements provide that the Shareholder Servicing Agents will render
shareholder administrative support services to their customers who are the
beneficial owners of Class A shares in consideration for the Portfolio's
payment of up to .25% (on an annualized basis) of the average daily net asset
value of Class A shares beneficially owned by such customers and held by the
Shareholder Servicing Agents and, at the Trust's option, it may reimburse the
Shareholder Servicing Agents' out-of-pocket expenses. Such services may
include: (i) processing dividend and distribution payments from the Portfolio;
(ii) providing information periodically to customers showing their share
positions; (iii) arranging for bank wires; (iv) responding to customer
inquiries; (v) providing subaccounting with respect to shares beneficially
owned by customers or the information necessary for such subaccounting; (vi)
forwarding shareholder communications; (vii) processing share exchange and
redemption requests from customers; (viii) assisting customers in changing
dividend options, account designations and addresses; and (ix) other similar
services requested by the Trust. Banks acting as Shareholder Servicing Agents
are prohibited from engaging in any activity primarily intended to result in
the sale of Portfolio
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shares. However, Shareholder Servicing Agents other than banks may be
requested to provide marketing assistance (e.g., forwarding sales literature
and advertising to their customers) in connection with the distribution of
Portfolio shares.
The Board of Trustees reviews, at least quarterly, a written
report of the amounts expended in connection with the Trust's arrangements
with Shareholder Servicing Agents and the purposes for which the expenditures
were made. In addition, such arrangements are approved annually by a majority
of the Trustees, including a majority of the Trustees who are not "interested
persons" of the Trust as defined in the 1940 Act and have no direct or
indirect financial interest in such arrangements (the "Disinterested
Trustees").
Any material amendment to the Trust's arrangements with
Shareholder Servicing Agents under the Shareholder Servicing Agreements must
be approved by a majority of the Board of Trustees (including a majority of
the Disinterested Trustees).
Custodian and Transfer Agent
As Custodian and as Transfer Agent for the Trust, NBD (i)
maintains a separate account or accounts in the name of the Portfolio, (ii)
collects and makes disbursements of money on behalf of the Portfolio, (iii)
issues and redeems shares of the Portfolio, (iv) collects and receives all
income and other payments and distributions on account of the portfolio
securities of the Portfolio, (v) addresses and mails all communications by the
Trust to its shareholders, including reports to shareholders, dividend and
distribution notices and proxy materials for any meeting of shareholders, (vi)
maintains shareholder accounts, (vii) makes periodic reports to the Trust's
Board of Trustees concerning the Trust's operations, and (viii) maintains
on-line computer capability for determining the status of shareholder
accounts.
For its services as Custodian, NBD is entitled to receive fees
from the Portfolio at the following annual rates based on the aggregate market
value of the Portfolio's portfolio securities, held as Custodian: .03% of the
first $20 million; .025% of the next $20 million; .02% of the next $20
million; .015% of the next $40 million; .0125% of the next $200 million; and
.01% of the balance over $300,000,000. NBD will receive an annual account fee
of $1,000 and $1.54 per month per asset held in the Portfolio. In addition,
NBD, as Custodian, is entitled to receive $50 for each cash statement and
inventory statement and $13 for each pass-through certificate payment, $35 for
each option transaction requiring escrow receipts and $20 for all other
security transactions.
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For its services as Transfer Agent, NBD is entitled to receive
a minimum annual fee from the Portfolio of $11,000 and $12 annually per
account in the Portfolio for the preparation of statements of account, and
$1.00 for each confirmation of purchase and redemption transactions. Charges
for providing computer equipment and maintaining a computerized investment
system are expected to approximate $350 per month for the Portfolio.
Sponsors and Co-Distributors
The Trust's shares are offered on a continuous basis through
FoM and Essex, which act under the Distribution Agreement as sponsors and
Co-Distributors for the Trust. For the fiscal years ended December 31, 1995,
1994 and 1993, the Portfolio paid FoM for its services a fee of $20,590,
$13,455 and $30,631, respectively. For the same fiscal years, FoM incurred
expenses of $0 with respect to the Portfolio for the printing and mailing of
prospectuses to other than current shareholders. FoM was reimbursed for these
expenses. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995 and the fiscal period
from April 20, 1994 through December 31, 1994, Essex incurred expenses of $664
and $2,876 with respect to the Portfolio. Additional information concerning
fees for services performed by FoM and Essex, the review of such fees under
the Trust's plan for the payment of distribution expenses and the services
provided by FoM and Essex are described in the Prospectuses.
As stated in the Prospectuses, the Trust's Board of Trustees is
permitted, among other things, to allocate distribution fees which are
attributable to the Class A shares in a Portfolio exclusively to such shares.
As of the date hereof, the Board of Trustees has not exercised its discretion
to make any such allocations for the current fiscal year.
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Arthur Andersen LLP, independent public accountants, 500
Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48226-3424, serve as auditors for the
Trust. The financial statements included in this Statement of Additional
Information and the financial highlights included in the Prospectuses have
been audited by Arthur Andersen LLP, as indicated in their reports with
respect thereto, and are included herein in reliance upon the authority of
said firm as experts in giving said reports.
COUNSEL
Drinker Biddle & Reath (of which Mr. McConnel, Secretary of the
Trust, is a partner), 1345 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
19107-3496, are counsel to the Trust.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON PERFORMANCE
From time to time, the total return of each class of shares of
the Portfolio for various periods may be quoted in advertisements, shareholder
reports or other communications to shareholders. Performance information is
generally available by calling (800)688-3350.
Total Return Calculations. The Portfolio computes its "average
annual total return" for a class by determining the average annual compounded
rates of return during specified periods that equate the initial amount
invested to the ending redeemable value of such investment. This is done by
dividing the ending redeemable value of a hypothetical $1,000 initial payment
by $1,000 and raising the quotient to a power equal to one divided by the
number of years (or fractional portion thereof) covered by the computation and
subtracting one from the result. This calculation can be expressed as follows:
ERV 1/n
T = [(-----) - 1]
P
Where: T = average annual total return.
ERV = ending redeemable value at the end of
the period covered by the computation of a
hypothetical $1,000 payment made at the
beginning of the period.
P = hypothetical initial payment of $1,000.
n = period covered by the computation, ex-
pressed in terms of years.
The Portfolio computes its aggregate total returns for each
class by determining the aggregate rates of return during specified periods
that likewise equate the initial amount invested to the ending redeemable
value of such investment. The formula for calculating aggregate total return
is as follows:
ERV
T = (------) - 1
P
The calculations of average annual total return and aggregate
total return assume the reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain
distributions on the reinvestment dates during the period and include all
recurring fees charged to all shareholder accounts, assuming an account size
equal to the Portfolio's mean (or median) account size for any fees that vary
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with the size of the account. The ending redeemable value (variable "ERV" in
each formula) is determined by assuming complete redemption of the
hypothetical investment and the deduction of all nonrecurring charges at the
end of the period covered by the computations. The Portfolio's average annual
total return may reflect the deduction of the maximum sales load imposed on
purchases.
The average annual total returns for the Equity Index Portfolio
for the one year period ended December 31, 1995 and the period since inception
were 37.35% and 14.54%. For the period since inception, the aggregate total
return for the Equity Index Fund was 62.19%.
The Portfolio may also from time to time include in
advertisements, sales literature, communications to shareholders and other
materials ("Literature") total return figures that are not calculated
according to the formulas set forth above in order to compare more accurately
its performance with other measures of investment return. For example, in
comparing the Portfolio's total returns with data published by Lipper
Analytical Services, Inc., CDA Investment Technologies, Inc. or Weisenberger
Investment Company Service, or with the performance of an index, the Portfolio
may calculate its returns for the period of time specified in the
advertisement or communication by assuming the investment of $10,000 in shares
and assuming the reinvestment date. Percentage increases are determined by
subtracting the initial value of the investment from the ending value and by
dividing the remainder by the beginning value. The Portfolio does not, for
these purposes, deduct from the initial value invested any amount representing
sales charges. The Portfolio will, however, disclose, if applicable, the
maximum sales charge and will also disclose that the performance data does not
reflect sales charges and that inclusion of sales charges would reduce the
performance quoted.
The Portfolio may also from time to time include discussions
or illustrations of the effects of compounding in advertisements.
"Compounding" refers to the fact that, if dividends or other distributions on
a Portfolio investment are reinvested by being paid in additional Portfolio
shares, any future income or capital appreciation of a Portfolio would
increase the value, not only of the original Portfolio investment, but also of
the additional Portfolio shares received through reinvestment. As a result,
the value of the Portfolio investment would increase more quickly than if
dividends or other distributions had been paid in cash.
The Portfolio may also include discussions or illustrations of
the potential investment goals of a prospective investor, investment
management strategies, techniques, policies or investment suitability of the
Portfolio (such as value investing, market timing, dollar cost averaging,
asset
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allocation, constant ratio transfer, automatic accounting rebalancing, the
advantages and disadvantages of investing in tax-deferred and taxable
instruments), economic conditions, the relationship between sectors of the
economy and the economy as a whole, various securities markets, the effects of
inflation and historical performance of various asset classes, including but
not limited to, stocks, bonds and Treasury bills. From time to time
advertisements or communications to shareholders may summarize the substance
of information contained in shareholder reports (including the investment
composition of the Portfolio), as well as the view of the Trust as to current
market, economy, trade and interest rate trends, legislative, regulatory and
monetary developments, investment strategies and related matters believed to
be of relevance to the Portfolio. The Portfolio may also include in
advertisements charts, graphs or drawings which compare the investment
objective, return potential, relative stability and/or growth possibilities of
the Portfolio and/or other mutual funds, or illustrate the potential risks and
rewards of investment in various investment vehicles, including but not
limited to, stocks, bonds, treasury bills and shares of the Portfolio. In
addition, advertisements or shareholder communications may include a
discussion of certain attributes or benefits to be derived by an investment in
the Portfolio and/or other mutual funds, shareholder profiles and hypothetical
investor scenarios, timely information on financial management, tax and
retirement planning and investment alternatives to certificates of deposit and
other financial instruments. Such advertisements or communicators may include
symbols, headlines or other material which highlight or summarize the
information discussed in more detail therein.
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APPENDIX A
Commercial Paper Ratings
A Standard & Poor's commercial paper rating is a current
assessment of the likelihood of timely payment of debt considered short-term
in the relevant market. The following summarizes the rating categories used by
Standard and Poor's for commercial paper:
"A-1" - Issue's degree of safety regarding timely payment is
strong. Those issues determined to possess extremely strong safety
characteristics are denoted "A-1+."
"A-2" - Issue's capacity for timely payment is satisfactory.
However, the relative degree of safety is not as high as for issues designated
"A-1."
"A-3" - Issue has an adequate capacity for timely payment. It
is, however, somewhat more vulnerable to the adverse effects of changes in
circumstances than an obligation carrying a higher designation.
"B" - Issue has only a speculative capacity for timely payment.
"C" - Issue has a doubtful capacity for payment.
"D" - Issue is in payment default.
Moody's commercial paper ratings are opinions of the ability of
issuers to repay punctually promissory obligations not having an original
maturity in excess of 9 months. The following summarizes the rating categories
used by Moody's for commercial paper:
"Prime-1" - Issuer or related supporting institutions are
considered to have a superior capacity for repayment of short-term promissory
obligations. Prime-1 repayment capacity will normally be evidenced by the
following characteristics: leading market positions in well established
industries; high rates of return on funds employed; conservative
capitalization structures with moderate reliance on debt and ample asset
protection; broad margins in earning coverage of fixed financial charges and
high internal cash generation; and well established access to a range of
financial markets and assured sources of alternate liquidity.
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"Prime-2" - Issuer or related supporting institutions are
considered to have a strong capacity for repayment of short-term promissory
obligations. This will normally be evidenced by many of the characteristics
cited above but to a lesser degree. Earnings trends and coverage ratios, while
sound, will be more subject to variation. Capitalization characteristics,
while still appropriate, may be more affected by external conditions.
Ample alternative liquidity is maintained.
"Prime-3" - Issuer or related supporting institutions have an
acceptable capacity for repayment of short-term promissory obligations. The
effects of industry characteristics and market composition may be more
pronounced. Variability in earnings and profitability may result in changes in
the level of debt protection measurements and the requirement for relatively
high financial leverage. Adequate alternate liquidity is maintained.
"Not Prime" - Issuer does not fall within any of the Prime
rating categories.
The three rating categories of Duff & Phelps for investment
grade commercial paper and short-term debt are "D-1," "D-2" and "D-3." Duff &
Phelps employs three designations, "D- 1+," "D-1" and "D-1-," within the
highest rating category. The following summarizes the rating categories used
by Duff & Phelps for commercial paper:
"D-1+" - Debt possesses highest certainty of timely payment.
Short-term liquidity, including internal operating factors and/or access to
alternative sources of funds, is outstanding, and safety is just below
risk-free U.S. Treasury short-term obligations.
"D-1" - Debt possesses very high certainty of timely payment.
Liquidity factors are excellent and supported by good fundamental protection
factors. Risk factors are minor.
"D-1-" - Debt possesses high certainty of timely payment.
Liquidity factors are strong and supported by good fundamental protection
factors. Risk factors are very small.
"D-2" - Debt possesses good certainty of timely payment.
Liquidity factors and company fundamentals are sound. Although ongoing funding
needs may enlarge total financing requirements, access to capital markets is
good. Risk factors are small.
"D-3" - Debt possesses satisfactory liquidity, and other
protection factors qualify issue as investment grade.
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Risk factors are larger and subject to more variation. Nevertheless, timely
payment is expected.
"D-4" - Debt possesses speculative investment characteristics.
Liquidity is not sufficient to ensure against disruption in debt service.
Operating factors and market access may be subject to a high degree of
variation.
"D-5" - Issuer has failed to meet scheduled principal and/or
interest payments.
Fitch short-term ratings apply to debt obligations that are
payable on demand or have original maturities of generally up to three years.
The following summarizes the rating categories used by Fitch for short-term
obligations:
"F-1+" - Securities possess exceptionally strong credit
quality. Issues assigned this rating are regarded as having the strongest
degree of assurance for timely payment.
"F-1" - Securities possess very strong credit quality. Issues
assigned this rating reflect an assurance of timely payment only slightly less
in degree than issues rated "F-1+."
"F-2" - Securities possess good credit quality. Issues assigned
this rating have a satisfactory degree of assurance for timely payment, but
the margin of safety is not as great as the "F-1+" and "F-1" categories.
"F-3" - Securities possess fair credit quality. Issues assigned
this rating have characteristics suggesting that the degree of assurance for
timely payment is adequate; however, near-term adverse changes could cause
these securities to be rated below investment grade.
"F-S" - Securities possess weak credit quality. Issues assigned
this rating have characteristics suggesting a minimal degree of assurance for
timely payment and are vulnerable to near-term adverse changes in financial
and economic conditions.
"D" - Securities are in actual or imminent payment default.
Fitch may also use the symbol "LOC" with its short-term ratings
to indicate that the rating is based upon a letter of credit issued by a
commercial bank.
Thomson BankWatch short-term ratings assess the likelihood of
an untimely or incomplete payment of principal or
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interest of unsubordinated instruments having a maturity of one year or less
which are issued by United States commercial banks, thrifts and non-bank
banks; non-United States banks; and broker-dealers. The following summarizes
the ratings used by Thomson BankWatch:
"TBW-1" - This designation represents Thomson BankWatch's
highest rating category and indicates a very high degree of likelihood that
principal and interest will be paid on a timely basis.
"TBW-2" - This designation indicates that while the degree of
safety regarding timely payment of principal and interest is strong, the
relative degree of safety is not as high as for issues rated "TBW-1."
"TBW-3" - This designation represents the lowest investment
grade category and indicates that while the debt is more susceptible to
adverse developments (both internal and external) than obligations with higher
ratings, capacity to service principal and interest in a timely fashion is
considered adequate.
"TBW-4" - This designation indicates that the debt is regarded
as non-investment grade and therefore speculative.
IBCA assesses the investment quality of unsecured debt with an
original maturity of less than one year which is issued by bank holding
companies and their principal bank subsidiaries. The following summarizes the
rating categories used by IBCA for short-term debt ratings:
"A1+" - Obligations supported by the highest capacity for
timely repayment.
"A1" - Obligations are supported by the highest capacity for
timely repayment.
"A2" - Obligations are supported by a satisfactory capacity for
timely repayment, although such capacity may be susceptible to adverse changes
in business, economic or financial conditions.
"A3" - Obligations are supported by a satisfactory capacity for
timely repayment. Such capacity is more susceptible to adverse changes in
business, economic or financial conditions than for obligations in higher
categories.
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"B" - Obligations for which the capacity for timely repayment
is susceptible to adverse changes in business, economic or financial
conditions.
"C" - Obligations for which there is an inadequate capacity to
ensure timely repayment.
"D" - Obligations which have a high risk of default or which
are currently in default.
Corporate and Municipal Long-Term Debt Ratings
The following summarizes the ratings used by Standard & Poor's
for corporate and municipal debt:
"AAA" - This designation represents the highest rating assigned
by Standard & Poor's to a debt obligation and indicates an extremely strong
capacity to pay interest and repay principal.
"AA" - Debt is considered to have a very strong capacity to pay
interest and repay principal and differs from AAA issues only in small degree.
"A" - Debt is considered to have a strong capacity to pay
interest and repay principal although such issues are somewhat more
susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic
conditions than debt in higher-rated categories.
"BBB" - Debt is regarded as having an adequate capacity to pay
interest and repay principal. Whereas such issues normally exhibit adequate
protection parameters, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances
are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity to pay interest and repay
principal for debt in this category than in higher-rated categories.
"BB," "B," "CCC," "CC" and "C" - Debt is regarded, on balance,
as predominantly speculative with respect to capacity to pay interest and
repay principal in accordance with the terms of the obligation. "BB" indicates
the lowest degree of speculation and "C" the highest degree of speculation.
While such debt will likely have some quality and protective characteristics,
these are outweighed by large uncertainties or major risk exposures to adverse
conditions.
"BB" - Debt has less near-term vulnerability to default than
other speculative issues. However, it faces major ongoing uncertainties or
exposure to adverse business, financial or economic conditions which could
lead to inadequate capacity to
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meet timely interest and principal payments. The "BB" rating category is also
used for debt subordinated to senior debt that is assigned an actual or
implied "BBB-" rating.
"B" - Debt has a greater vulnerability to default but currently
has the capacity to meet interest payments and principal repayments. Adverse
business, financial or economic conditions will likely impair capacity or
willingness to pay interest and repay principal. The "B" rating category is
also used for debt subordinated to senior debt that is assigned an actual or
implied "BB" or "BB-" rating.
"CCC" - Debt has a currently identifiable vulnerability to
default, and is dependent upon favorable business, financial and economic
conditions to meet timely payment of interest and repayment of principal. In
the event of adverse business, financial or economic conditions, it is not
likely to have the capacity to pay interest and repay principal. The "CCC"
rating category is also used for debt subordinated to senior debt that is
assigned an actual or implied "B" or "B-" rating.
"CC" - This rating is typically applied to debt subordinated to
senior debt that is assigned an actual or implied "CCC" rating.
"C" - This rating is typically applied to debt subordinated to
senior debt which is assigned an actual or implied "CCC-" debt rating. The "C"
rating may be used to cover a situation where a bankruptcy petition has been
filed, but debt service payments are continued.
"CI" - This rating is reserved for income bonds on which no
interest is being paid.
"D" - Debt is in payment default. This rating is used when
interest payments or principal payments are not made on the date due, even if
the applicable grace period has not expired, unless S & P believes that such
payments will be made during such grace period. "D" rating is also used upon
the filing of a bankruptcy petition if debt service payments are jeopardized.
PLUS (+) OR MINUS (-) - The ratings from "AA" through "CCC" may
be modified by the addition of a plus or minus sign to show relative standing
within the major rating categories.
"r" - This rating is attached to highlight derivative, hybrid,
and certain other obligations that S & P believes may experience high
volatility or high variability in expected returns due to non-credit risks.
Examples of such obligations are: securities whose principal or interest
return is indexed to
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equities, commodities, or currencies; certain swaps and options; and interest
only and principal only mortgage securities.
The following summarizes the ratings used by Moody's for corporate and
municipal long-term debt:
"Aaa" - Bonds are judged to be of the best quality. They carry
the smallest degree of investment risk and are generally referred to as "gilt
edged." Interest payments are protected by a large or by an exceptionally
stable margin and principal is secure. While the various protective elements
are likely to change, such changes as can be visualized are most unlikely to
impair the fundamentally strong position of such issues.
"Aa" - Bonds are judged to be of high quality by all standards.
Together with the "Aaa" group they comprise what are generally known as
high-grade bonds. They are rated lower than the best bonds because margins of
protection may not be as large as in "Aaa" securities or fluctuation of
protective elements may be of greater amplitude or there may be other elements
present which make the long-term risks appear somewhat larger than in "Aaa"
securities.
"A" - Bonds possess many favorable investment attributes and
are to be considered as upper medium-grade obligations. Factors giving
security to principal and interest are considered adequate but elements may be
present which suggest a susceptibility to impairment sometime in the future.
"Baa" - Bonds considered medium-grade obligations, i.e., they
are neither highly protected nor poorly secured. Interest payments and
principal security appear adequate for the present but certain protective
elements may be lacking or may be characteristically unreliable over any great
length of time. Such bonds lack outstanding investment characteristics and in
fact have speculative characteristics as well.
"Ba," "B," "Caa," "Ca," and "C" - Bonds that possess one of
these ratings provide questionable protection of interest and principal ("Ba"
indicates some speculative elements; "B" indicates a general lack of
characteristics of desirable investment; "Caa" represents a poor standing;
"Ca" represents obligations which are speculative in a high degree; and "C"
represents the lowest rated class of bonds). "Caa," "Ca" and "C" bonds may be
in default.
Con. (---) - Bonds for which the security depends upon the
completion of some act or the fulfillment of some condition are rated
conditionally. These are bonds secured by (a) earnings of projects under
construction, (b) earnings of
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projects unseasoned in operation experience, (c) rentals which begin when
facilities are completed, or (d) payments to which some other limiting
condition attaches. Parenthetical rating denotes probable credit stature upon
completion of construction or elimination of basis of condition.
(P)... - When applied to forward delivery bonds, indicates that
the rating is provisional pending delivery of the bonds. The rating may be
revised prior to delivery if changes ooccur in the legal documents or the
underlying credit quality of the bonds.
The following summarizes the long-term debt ratings used by
Duff & Phelps for corporate and municipal long-term debt:
"AAA" - Debt is considered to be of the highest credit quality.
The risk factors are negligible, being only slightly more than for risk-free
U.S. Treasury debt.
"AA" - Debt is considered of high credit quality. Protection
factors are strong. Risk is modest but may vary slightly from time to time
because of economic conditions.
"A" - Debt possesses protection factors which are average but
adequate. However, risk factors are more variable and greater in periods of
economic stress.
"BBB" - Debt possesses below average protection factors but
such protection factors are still considered sufficient for prudent
investment. Considerable variability in risk is present during economic
cycles.
"BB," "B," "CCC," "DD," and "DP" - Debt that possesses one of
these ratings is considered to be below investment grade. Although below
investment grade, debt rated "BB" is deemed likely to meet obligations when
due. Debt rated "B" possesses the risk that obligations will not be met when
due. Debt rated "CCC" is well below investment grade and has considerable
uncertainty as to timely payment of principal, interest or preferred
dividends. Debt rated "DD" is a defaulted debt obligation, and the rating "DP"
represents preferred stock with dividend arrearages.
To provide more detailed indications of credit quality, the
"AA," "A," "BBB," "BB" and "B" ratings may be modified by the addition of a
plus (+) or minus (-) sign to show relative standing within these major
categories.
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The following summarizes the highest four ratings used by Fitch
for corporate and municipal bonds:
"AAA" - Bonds considered to be investment grade and of the
highest credit quality. The obligor has an exceptionally strong ability to pay
interest and repay principal, which is unlikely to be affected by reasonably
foreseeable events.
"AA" - Bonds considered to be investment grade and of very high
credit quality. The obligor's ability to pay interest and repay principal is
very strong, although not quite as strong as bonds rated "AAA." Because bonds
rated in the "AAA" and "AA" categories are not significantly vulnerable to
foreseeable future developments, short-term debt of these issuers is generally
rated "F-1+."
"A" - Bonds considered to be investment grade and of high
credit quality. The obligor's ability to pay interest and repay principal is
considered to be strong, but may be more vulnerable to adverse changes in
economic conditions and circumstances than bonds with higher ratings.
"BBB" - Bonds considered to be investment grade and of
satisfactory credit quality. The obligor's ability to pay interest and repay
principal is considered to be adequate. Adverse changes in economic conditions
and circumstances, however, are more likely to have an adverse impact on these
bonds, and therefore, impair timely payment. The likelihood that the ratings
of these bonds will fall below investment grade is higher than for bonds with
higher ratings.
"BB," "B," "CCC," "CC," "C," "DDD," "DD," and "D" Bonds that
possess one of these ratings are considered by Fitch to be speculative
investments. The ratings "BB" to "C" represent Fitch's assessment of the
likelihood of timely payment of principal and interest in accordance with the
terms of obligation for bond issues not in default. For defaulted bonds, the
rating "DDD" to "D" is an assessment of the ultimate recovery value through
reorganization or liquidation.
To provide more detailed indications of credit quality, the
Fitch ratings from and including "AA" to "C" may be modified by the addition
of a plus (+) or minus (-) sign to show relative standing within these major
rating categories.
IBCA assesses the investment quality of unsecured debt with an
original maturity of more than one year which is issued by bank holding
companies and their principal bank subsidiaries. The following summarizes the
rating categories used by IBCA for long-term debt ratings:
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"AAA" - Obligations for which there is the lowest expectation
of investment risk. Capacity for timely repayment of principal and interest is
substantial such that adverse changes in business, economic or financial
conditions are unlikely to increase investment risk substantially.
"AA" - Obligations for which there is a very low expectation of
investment risk. Capacity for timely repayment of principal and interest is
substantial. Adverse changes in business, economic or financial conditions may
increase investment risk albeit not very significantly.
"A" - Obligations for which there is a low expectation of
investment risk. Capacity for timely repayment of principal and interest is
strong, although adverse changes in business, economic or financial conditions
may lead to increased investment risk.
"BBB" - Obligations for which there is currently a low
expectation of investment risk. Capacity for timely repayment of principal and
interest is adequate, although adverse changes in business, economic or
financial conditions are more likely to lead to increased investment risk than
for obligations in other categories.
"BB," "B," "CCC," "CC," and "C" - Obligations are assigned one
of these ratings where it is considered that speculative characteristics are
present. "BB" represents the lowest degree of speculation and indicates a
possibility of investment risk developing. "C" represents the highest degree
of speculation and indicates that the obligations are currently in default.
IBCA may append a rating of plus (+) or minus (-) to a rating
to denote relative status within major rating categories.
Thomson BankWatch assesses the likelihood of an untimely
repayment of principal or interest over the term to maturity of long term debt
and preferred stock which are issued by United States commercial banks,
thrifts and non-bank banks; non-United States banks; and broker-dealers. The
following summarizes the rating categories used by Thomson BankWatch for
long-term debt ratings:
"AAA" - This designation represents the highest category
assigned by Thomson BankWatch to long-term debt and indicates that the ability
to repay principal and interest on a timely basis is extremely high.
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"AA" - This designation indicates a very strong ability to
repay principal and interest on a timely basis with limited incremental risk
compared to issues rated in the highest category.
"A" - This designation indicates that the ability to repay
principal and interest is strong. Issues rated "A" could be more vulnerable to
adverse developments (both internal and external) than obligations with higher
ratings.
"BBB" - This designation represents Thomson BankWatch's lowest
investment grade category and indicates an acceptable capacity to repay
principal and interest. Issues rated "BBB" are, however, more vulnerable to
adverse developments (both internal and external) than obligations with higher
ratings.
"BB," "B," "CCC," and "CC," - These designations are assigned
by Thomson BankWatch to non-investment grade long-term debt. Such issues are
regarded as having speculative characteristics regarding the likelihood of
timely payment of principal and interest. "BB" indicates the lowest degree of
speculation and "CC" the highest degree of speculation.
"D" - This designation indicates that the long-term
debt is in default.
PLUS (+) OR MINUS (-) - The ratings from "AAA" through "CC" may
include a plus or minus sign designation which indicates where within the
respective category the issue is placed.
Municipal Note Ratings
A Standard and Poor's rating reflects the liquidity concerns
and market access risks unique to notes due in three years or less. The
following summarizes the ratings used by Standard & Poor's Ratings Group for
municipal notes:
"SP-1" - The issuers of these municipal notes exhibit very
strong or strong capacity to pay principal and interest. Those issues
determined to possess overwhelming safety characteristics are given a plus (+)
designation.
"SP-2" - The issuers of these municipal notes exhibit
satisfactory capacity to pay principal and interest.
"SP-3" - The issuers of these municipal notes exhibit
speculative capacity to pay principal and interest.
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Moody's ratings for state and municipal notes and other
short-term loans are designated Moody's Investment Grade ("MIG") and variable
rate demand obligations are designated Variable Moody's Investment Grade
("VMIG"). Such ratings recognize the differences between short-term credit
risk and long-term risk. The following summarizes the ratings by Moody's
Investors Service, Inc. for short-term notes:
"MIG-1"/"VMIG-1" - Loans bearing this designation are of the
best quality, enjoying strong protection by established cash flows, superior
liquidity support or demonstrated broad-based access to the market for
refinancing.
"MIG-2"/"VMIG-2" - Loans bearing this designation are of high
quality, with margins of protection ample although not so large as in the
preceding group.
"MIG-3"/"VMIG-3" - Loans bearing this designation are of
favorable quality, with all security elements accounted for but lacking the
undeniable strength of the preceding grades. Liquidity and cash flow
protection may be narrow and market access for refinancing is likely to be
less well established.
"MIG-4"/"VMIG-4" - Loans bearing this designation are of
adequate quality, carrying specific risk but having protection commonly
regarded as required of an investment security and not distinctly or
predominantly speculative.
"SG" - Loans bearing this designation are of speculative
quality and lack margins of protection.
Fitch and Duff & Phelps use the short-term ratings described
under Commercial Paper Ratings for municipal notes.
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APPENDIX B
As stated in its Prospectuses, the Equity Index Portfolio may
enter into futures contracts and related options for hedging purposes.
I. Index Futures Contracts
A stock index assigns relative values to the stocks included in
the index and the index fluctuates with changes in the market values of the
stocks included. Some stock index futures contracts are based on broad market
indexes, such as the Standard & Poor's 500 or the New York Stock Exchange
Composite Index. In contrast, certain exchanges offer futures contracts on
narrower market indexes, such as the Standard & Poor's 100 or indexes based on
an industry or market segment, such as oil and gas stocks. Futures contracts
are traded on organized exchanges regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading
Commission. Transactions on such exchanges are cleared through a clearing
corporation, which guarantees the performance of the parties to each contract.
The Portfolio may sell index futures contracts in order to
offset a decrease in market value of its portfolio securities that might
otherwise result from a market decline. The Portfolio may do so either to
hedge the value of its portfolio as a whole, or to protect against declines,
occurring prior to sales of securities, in the value of the securities to be
sold. Conversely, the Portfolio may purchase index futures contracts in
anticipation of purchases of securities. In a substantial majority of these
transactions, the Portfolio may purchase such securities upon termination of
the long futures position, but a long futures position may be terminated
without a corresponding purchase of securities.
In addition, the Portfolio may utilize index futures contracts
in anticipation of changes in the composition of its portfolio holdings. For
example, in the event that the Portfolio expects to narrow the range of
industry groups represented in its holdings it may, prior to making purchases
of the actual securities, establish a long futures position based on a more
restricted index, such as an index comprised of securities of a particular
industry group. The Portfolio may also sell futures contracts in connection
with this strategy, in order to protect against the possibility that the value
of the securities to be sold as part of the restructuring of the portfolio
will decline prior to the time of sale.
Transactions in futures contracts and options may also be
desirable to hedge against a price movement in the Index at
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times when the Portfolio is not fully invested in stocks that are included in
the Index. For example, by purchasing a futures contract or option, the
Portfolio may be able to reduce the potential that cash inflows will disrupt
its ability to track the Index, since the futures contract or option may serve
as a temporary substitute for stocks which may then be purchased in an orderly
fashion. Similarly, because futures contracts and options only require a small
initial margin deposit, the Portfolio may be able, as an effective matter, to
be fully invested in the Index while keeping a cash reserve to meet potential
redemptions.
The following are examples of transactions in stock index
futures (net of commissions and premiums, if any).
ANTICIPATORY PURCHASE HEDGE: Buy the Future
Hedge Objective: Protect Against Increasing Price
Portfolio Futures
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-Day Hedge is Placed-
Anticipate Buying $62,500 Buying 1 Index Futures
Equity Portfolio at 125
Value of Futures =
$62,500/Contract
-Day Hedge is Lifted-
Buy Equity Portfolio with Sell 1 Index Futures at 130
Actual Cost = $65,000 Value of Futures = $65,000/
Increase in Purchase Price = Contract
$2,500 Gain on Futures = $2,500
HEDGING A STOCK PORTFOLIO: Sell the Future
Hedge Objective: Protect Against Declining
Value of the Portfolio
Factors:
Value of Stock Portfolio = $1,000,000
Value of Futures Contract = 125 x $500 = $62,500
Portfolio Beta Relative to the Index = 1.0
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Portfolio Futures
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-Day Hedge is Placed-
Anticipate Selling $1,000,000 Sell 16 Index Futures at 125
Equity Portfolio Value of Futures = $1,000,000
-Day Hedge is Lifted-
Equity Portfolio-Own Buy 16 Index Futures at 120
Stock with Value = $960,000 Value of Futures = $960,000
Loss in Portfolio Value = $40,000 Gain on Futures = $40,000
If, however, the market moved in the opposite direction, that
is, market value decreased and the Portfolio had entered into an anticipatory
purchase hedge, or market value increased and the Portfolio had hedged its
stock portfolio, the results of the Portfolio's transactions in stock index
futures would be as set forth below.
ANTICIPATORY PURCHASE HEDGE: Buy the Future
Hedge Objective: Protect Against Increasing Price
Portfolio Futures
-Day Hedge is Placed-
Anticipate Buying $62,500 Buying 1 Index Futures at 125
Equity Portfolio Value of Futures = $62,500/
Contract
-Day Hedge is Lifted-
Buy Equity Portfolio with Sell 1 Index Futures at 120
Actual Cost - $60,000 Value of Futures = $60,000/
Decrease in Purchase Price = $2,500 Contract
Loss on Futures = $2,500
HEDGING A STOCK PORTFOLIO: Sell the Future
Hedge Objective: Protect Against Declining
Value of the Portfolio
Factors:
Value of Stock Portfolio = $1,000,000
Value of Futures Contract = 125 x $500 = $62,500
Portfolio Beta Relative to the Index = 1.0
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Portfolio Futures
-Day Hedge is Placed-
Anticipate Selling $1,000,000 Sell 16 Index Futures at 125
Equity Portfolio Value of Futures = $1,000,000
-Day Hedge is Lifted-
Equity Portfolio-Own Buy 16 Index Futures at 130
Stock with Value = $1,040,000 Value of Futures = $1,040,000
Gain in Portfolio = $40,000 Loss of Futures = $40,000
II. Margin Payments
Unlike when the Portfolio purchases or sells a security, no
price is paid or received by the Portfolio upon the purchase or sale of a
futures contract. Initially, the Portfolio will be required to deposit with
the broker or in a segregated account with the Portfolio's Custodian an amount
of cash or cash equivalents, the value of which may vary but is generally
equal to 10% or less of the value of the contract. This amount is known as
initial margin. The nature of initial margin in futures transactions is
different from that of margin in security transactions in that futures
contract margin does not involve the borrowing of funds by the customer to
finance the transactions. Rather, the initial margin is in the nature of a
performance bond or good faith deposit on the contract which is returned to
the Portfolio upon termination of the futures contract assuming all
contractual obligations have been satisfied. Subsequent payments, called
variation margin, to and from the broker, will be made on a daily basis as the
price of the underlying security or index fluctuates making the long and short
positions in the futures contract more or less valuable, a process known as
marking to the market. For example, when the Portfolio has purchased a futures
contract and the price of the contract has risen in response to a rise in the
underlying instruments, that position will have increased in value and the
Portfolio will be entitled to receive from the broker a variation margin
payment equal to that increase in value. Conversely, where the Portfolio has
purchased a futures contract and the price of the future contract has declined
in response to a decrease in the underlying instruments, the position would be
less valuable and the Portfolio would be required to make a variation margin
payment to the broker. At any time prior to expiration of the futures
contract, the Adviser may elect to close the position by taking an opposite
position, subject to the availability of a secondary market, which will
operate to terminate the Portfolio's position in the futures contract. A final
determination of variation margin is then made, additional
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cash is required to be paid by or released to the Portfolio, and the Portfolio
realizes a loss or gain.
III. Risks of Transactions in Futures Contracts
There are several risks in connection with the use of futures
by the Portfolio as a hedging device. One risk arises because of the imperfect
correlation between movements in the price of the future and movements in the
price of the securities which are the subject of the hedge. The price of the
future may move more than or less than the price of the securities being
hedged. If the price of the future moves less than the price of the securities
which are the subject of the hedge, the hedge will not be fully effective but,
if the price of the securities being hedged has moved in an unfavorable
direction, the Portfolio would be in a better position than if it had not
hedged at all. If the price of the securities being hedged has moved in a
favorable direction, this advantage will be partially offset by the loss on
the future. If the price of the future moves more than the price of the hedged
securities, the Portfolio will experience either a loss or gain on the future
which will not be completely offset by movements in the price of the
securities which are the subject of the hedge. To compensate for the imperfect
correlation of movements in the price of securities being hedged and movements
in the price of futures contracts, the Portfolio may buy or sell futures
contracts in a greater dollar amount than the dollar amount of securities
being hedged if the volatility over a particular time period of the prices of
such securities has been greater than the volatility over such time period of
the future, of if otherwise deemed to be appropriate by the Adviser.
Conversely, the Portfolio may buy or sell fewer futures contracts if the
volatility over a particular time period of the prices of the securities being
hedged is less than the volatility over such time period of the futures
contract being used, or if otherwise deemed to be appropriate by the Adviser.
It is also possible that, where the Portfolio has sold futures to hedge its
portfolio against a decline in the market, the market may advance and the
value of securities held by the Portfolio may decline. If this occurred, the
Portfolio would lose money on the future and also experience a decline in
value in its portfolio securities.
Where futures are purchased to hedge against a possible
increase in the price of securities before the Portfolio is able to invest its
cash (or cash equivalents) in securities (or options) in an orderly fashion,
it is possible that the market may decline instead; if the Portfolio then
concludes not to invest in securities or options at that time because of
concern as to possible further market decline or for other reasons, the
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Portfolio will realize a loss on the futures contract that is not offset by a
reduction in the price of securities purchased.
In instances involving the purchase of futures contracts by the
Portfolio, an amount of cash and cash equivalents, equal to the market value
of the futures contracts (or options), will be deposited in a segregated
account with the Portfolio's Custodian and/or in a margin account with a
broker to collateralize the position and thereby insure that the use of such
futures is unleveraged.
In addition to the possibility that there may be an imperfect
correlation, or no correlation at all, between movements in the futures and
the securities being hedged, the price of futures may not correlate perfectly
with movement in the cash market due to certain market distortions. Rather
than meeting additional margin deposit requirements, investors may close
futures contracts through off-setting transactions which could distort the
normal relationship between the cash and futures markets. Second, with respect
to financial futures contracts, the liquidity of the futures market depends on
participants entering into off-setting transactions rather than making or
taking delivery. To the extent participants decide to make or take delivery,
liquidity in the futures market could be reduced thus producing distortions.
Third, from the point of view of speculators, the deposit requirements in the
futures market are less onerous than margin requirements in the securities
market. Therefore, increased participation by speculators in the futures
market may also cause temporary price distortions. Due to the possibility of
price distortion in the futures market, and because of the imperfect
correlation between the movements in the cash market and movements in the
price of futures, a correct forecast of general market trends or interest rate
movements by the adviser may still not result in a successful hedging
transaction over a short time frame.
Positions in futures may be closed out only on an exchange or
board of trade which provides a secondary market for such futures. Although
the Portfolio intends to purchase or sell futures only on exchanges or boards
of trade where there appear to be active secondary markets, there is no
assurance that a liquid secondary market on any exchange or board of trade
will exist for any particular contract or at any particular time. In such
event, it may not be possible to close a futures investment position, and in
the event of adverse price movements, the Portfolio would continue to be
required to make daily cash payments of variation margin. However, in the
event futures contracts have been used to hedge portfolio securities, such
securities will not be sold until the futures contract can be terminated. In
such circumstances, an increase in the price
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of the securities, if any, may partially or completely offset losses on the
futures contract. However, as described above, there is no guarantee that the
price of the securities will in fact correlate with the price movements in the
futures contract and thus provide an offset on a futures contract.
Further, it should be noted that the liquidity of a secondary
market in a futures contract may be adversely affected by "daily price
fluctuation limits" established by commodity exchanges which limit the amount
of fluctuation in a futures contract price during a single trading day. Once
the daily limit has been reached in the contract, no trades may be entered
into at a price beyond the limit, thus preventing the liquidation of open
futures positions.
Successful use of futures by the Portfolio is also subject to
the Adviser's ability to predict correctly movements in the direction of the
market. For example, if the Portfolio has hedged against the possibility of a
decline in the market adversely affecting securities held in its portfolio and
securities prices increase instead, the Portfolio will lose part or all of the
benefit to the increased value of its securities which it has hedged because
it will have offsetting losses in its futures positions. In addition, in such
situations, if the Portfolio has insufficient cash, it may have to sell
securities to meet daily variation margin requirements. Such sales of
securities may be, but will not necessarily be, at increased prices which
reflect the rising market. The Portfolio may have to sell securities at a time
when it may be disadvantageous to do so.
IV. Options on Futures Contracts
The Portfolio may purchase options on the futures contracts
described above. A futures option gives the holder, in return for the premium
paid, the right to buy (call) from or sell (put) to the writer of the option a
futures contract at a specified price at any time during the period of the
option. Upon exercise, the writer of the option is obligated to pay the
difference between the cash value of the futures contract and the exercise
price. Like the buyer or seller of a futures contract, the holder, or writer,
of an option has the right to terminate its position prior to the scheduled
expiration of the option by selling, or purchasing, an option of the same
series, at which time the person entering into the closing transaction will
realize a gain or loss.
Investments in futures options involve some of the same
considerations that are involved in connection with investments in futures
contracts (for example, the existence of a liquid
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secondary market). In addition, the purchase of an option also entails the
risk that changes in the value of the underlying futures contract will not be
fully reflected in the value of the option purchased. Depending on the pricing
of the option compared to either the futures contract upon which it is based,
or upon the price of the securities being hedged, an option may or may not be
less risky than ownership of the futures contract or such securities. In
general, the market prices of options can be expected to be more volatile than
the market prices on the underlying futures contract. Compared to the purchase
or sale of futures contracts, however, the purchase of call or put options on
futures contracts may frequently involve less potential risk to the Portfolio
because the maximum amount at risk is the premium paid for the options (plus
transaction costs). Although permitted by its fundamental investment policies,
the Portfolio does not currently intend to write futures options, and will not
do so in the future absent any necessary regulatory approvals.
V. Accounting and Tax Treatment
Accounting for futures contracts and options will be in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Generally, futures contracts held by the Portfolio at the close
of the Portfolio's taxable year will be treated for federal income tax
purposes as sold for their fair market value on the last business day of such
year, a process known as "marking-to-market." Forty percent of any gain or
loss resulting from such constructive sale will be treated as short-term
capital gain or loss and 60% of such gain or loss will be treated as long-term
capital gain or loss without regard to the length of time the Portfolio holds
the futures contract ("the 40%-60% rule"). The amount of any capital gain or
loss actually realized by the Portfolio in a subsequent sale or other
disposition of those futures contracts will be adjusted to reflect any capital
gain or loss taken into account by the Portfolio in a prior year as a result
of the constructive sale of the contracts. With respect to futures contracts
to sell, which will be regarded as parts of a "mixed straddle" because their
values fluctuate inversely to the values of specific securities held by the
Portfolio, losses as to such contracts to sell will be subject to certain loss
deferral rules which limit the amount of loss currently deductible on either
part of the straddle to the amount thereof which exceeds the unrecognized gain
(if any) with respect to the other part of the straddle, and to certain wash
sales regulations. Under short sales rules, which will also be applicable, the
holding period of the securities forming part of the straddle will (if they
have not been held for the long-term holding period) be deemed not to
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begin prior to termination of the straddle. With respect to certain futures
contracts, deductions for interest and carrying charges will not be allowed.
Notwithstanding the rules described above, with respect to futures contracts
to sell which are properly identified as such, the Portfolio may make an
election which will exempt (in whole or in part) those identified futures
contracts from being treated for federal income tax purposes as sold on the
last business day of the Portfolio's taxable year, but gains and losses will
be subject to such short sales, wash sales, loss deferral rules and the
requirement to capitalize interest and carrying charges. Under temporary
regulations, the Portfolio would be allowed (in lieu of the foregoing) to
elect either (1) to offset gains or losses from portions which are part of a
mixed straddle by separately identifying each mixed straddle to which such
treatment applies, or (2) to establish a mixed straddle account for which
gains and losses would be recognized and offset on a periodic basis during the
taxable year. Under either election, the 40%-60% rule will apply to the net
gain or loss attributable to the futures contracts, but in the case of a mixed
straddle account election, not more than 50% of any net gain may be treated as
long-term and no more than 40% of any net loss may be treated as short-term.
Options on futures generally receive federal tax treatment similar to that
described above.
Certain foreign currency contracts entered into by the
Portfolio may be subject to the "marking-to-market" process and the 40%-60%
rule in a manner similar to that described in the preceding paragraph for
futures contracts. To receive such federal income tax treatment, a foreign
currency contract must meet the following conditions: (1) the contract must
require delivery of a foreign currency of a type in which regulated futures
contracts are traded or upon which the settlement value of the contract
depends; (2) the contract must be entered into at arm's length at a price
determined by reference to the price in the interbank market; and (3) the
contract must be traded in the interbank market. The Treasury Department has
broad authority to issue regulations under the provisions respecting foreign
currency contracts. As of the date of this Additional Statement, the Treasury
Department has not issued any such regulations. Other foreign currency
contracts entered into by a Portfolio may result in the creation of one or
more straddles for federal income tax purposes, in which case certain loss
deferral, short sales, and wash sales rules and the requirement to capitalize
interest and carrying charges may apply.
As described more fully in "Additional Information Concerning
Taxes", a regulated investment company must derive less than 30% of its gross
income from gains realized on the sale or other disposition of securities and
certain other
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investments held for less than three months. With respect to futures contracts
and other financial instruments subject to the marking-to-market rules, the
Internal Revenue Service has ruled in private letter rulings that a gain
realized from such a futures contract or financial instrument will be treated
as being derived from a security held for three months or more (regardless of
the actual period for which the contract or instrument is held) if the gain
arises as a result of a constructive sale under the marking-to-market rules,
and will be treated as being derived from a security held for less than three
months only if the contract or instrument is terminated (or transferred)
during the taxable year (other than by reason of marking-to-market) and less
than three months have elapsed between the date the contract or instrument is
acquired and the termination date. In determining whether the 30% test is met
for a taxable year, increases and decreases in the value of the Portfolio's
futures contracts and other investments that qualify as part of a "designated
hedge," as defined in the Code, may be netted.
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<CAPTION>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
EQUITY INDEX FUND
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
December 31, 1995
<S> <C>
ASSETS:
Investment in securities:
At cost $404,271,461
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At value (Note 2) $537,807,471
Receivable for shares purchased 5,500
Receivable for securities sold 276,211
Income receivable 960,384
Deferred organization costs, net (Note 2) 6,599
Prepaids and other assets 18,025
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TOTAL ASSETS 539,074,190
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LIABILITIES:
Payable for securities purchased 10,245,243
Payable for shares redeemed 174,627
Accrued investment advisory fee 43,456
Accrued distribution fees 2,173
Accrued custodial fee 8,503
Dividends payable 378,684
Other payables and accrued expenses 18,591
TOTAL LIABILITIES 10,871,277
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NET ASSETS $528,202,913
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Net assets consist of:
Capital shares (unlimited number of shares
authorized, par value $.10 per share) $ 3,733,385
Additional paid-in capital 393,359,193
Accumulated undistributed net investment income 142,278
Accumulated undistributed net realized (losses) (2,567,953)
Net unrealized appreciation on investments 133,536,010
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TOTAL NET ASSETS $528,202,913
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Shares of capital stock outstanding 37,333,855
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Net asset value and redemption price per share $ 14.15
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Maximum offering price per share $ 14.15
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<FN>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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THE WOODWARD FUNDS
EQUITY INDEX FUND
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1995
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INVESTMENT INCOME (Note 2):
Interest $ 104,661
Dividends 10,355,653
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TOTAL INVESTMENT INCOME 10,460,314
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EXPENSES (Notes 2, 3 and 5):
Investment advisory fee 411,792
Distribution fees 21,253
Professional fees 53,872
Custodial fee 79,955
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees 7,135
Amortization of deferred organization costs 4,399
Marketing expenses 35,105
Registration, filing fees and other expenses 2,903
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TOTAL EXPENSES 616,414
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME 9,843,900
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS:
Net realized gains 4,873,484
Net change in unrealized appreciation on
investments 113,244,299
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS 118,117,783
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NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS $127,961,683
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<FN>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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THE WOODWARD FUNDS
EQUITY INDEX FUND
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
Year Ended Year Ended
Dec. 31, 1995 Dec. 31, 1994
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FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income $ 9,843,900 $ 8,937,984
Net realized gains 4,873,484 6,401,604
Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on investments 113,244,299 (11,009,072)
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Net increase in net assets from operations 127,961,683 4,330,516
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 2):
From net investment income (10,140,926) (8,745,069)
From realized gains (4,873,484) (7,135,458)
In excess of realized gains (90,675) (2,477,278)
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Total distributions (15,105,085) (18,357,805)
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FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Proceeds from shares sold 142,012,075 123,274,323
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment
of distributions to shareholders 13,655,168 17,030,652
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155,667,243 140,304,975
Less: payments for shares redeemed (81,128,978) (110,798,539)
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Net increase in net assets from capital share
transactions 74,538,265 29,506,436
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NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS 187,394,863 15,479,147
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year 340,808,050 325,328,903
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End of year $ 528,202,913 $ 340,808,050
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Shares sold 10,856,382 11,159,448
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions
to shareholders 1,022,145 1,593,566
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11,878,527 12,753,014
Less: shares redeemed (6,539,777) (9,938,857)
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NET INCREASE IN SHARES OUTSTANDING 5,338,750 2,814,157
CAPITAL SHARES:
Beginning of year 31,995,105 29,180,948
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End of year 37,333,855 31,995,105
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<FN>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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THE WOODWARD FUNDS
EQUITY INDEX FUND
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 1995
Description Face Amount Market Value
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TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENT -- 1.92%
Salomon Brothers, Revolving Repurchase Agreement,
5.93%, 1/2/96 (secured by various U.S. Treasury
Strips with maturities ranging from 2/15/96
through 11/15/05 and U.S. Treasury Notes,
5.50%, 11/15/98, all held at Chemical Bank) $10,340,932 $ 10,340,932
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(Cost $10,340,932)
Shares
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COMMON STOCKS -- 98.08%
Aerospace -- 2.41%
Boeing Co. 39,459 3,092,599
General Dynamics Corp. 7,756 458,574
Goodrich (B.F.) Co. 2,800 190,750
Lockheed Martin Corp. 23,009 1,817,711
Loral Corp. 19,100 675,663
McDonnell Douglas Corp. 12,351 1,136,292
Northrop Grumman Corp. 4,572 292,608
Raytheon Co. 27,748 1,311,093
Rockwell International Corp. 25,129 1,328,696
Textron, Inc. 9,333 629,978
TRW, Inc. 8,170 633,174
United Technologies Corp. 14,966 1,419,898
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12,987,036
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Air Transport -- 0.38%
AMR Corp. * 10,104 750,222
Delta Air Lines, Inc. 4,609 340,490
Federal Express Corp. * 5,806 428,918
Southwest Airlines Co. 14,400 334,800
USAir Group, Inc. * 13,700 181,525
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2,035,955
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Apparel -- 0.47%
Fruit of the Loom, Inc. Class A * 7,600 185,250
Liz Claiborne, Inc. 7,712 214,008
Nike, Inc. Class B 16,012 1,114,836
Reebok International Ltd. 8,375 236,594
Russell Corp. 7,500 208,124
Spring Industries, Inc 4,400 182,050
Stride Rite Corp. 10,700 80,250
V.F. Corp. 6,348 334,856
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2,555,968
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Banks -- 6.64%
Banc One Corp. 44,743 1,689,048
Bank of Boston Corp. 13,126 607,078
Bank of New York Co., Inc. 23,190 1,130,513
BankAmerica Corp. 41,132 2,663,297
Bankers Trust New York Corp. 7,894 524,951
Barnett Banks, Inc. 12,604 743,636
Boatmens Bancshares, Inc. 15,366 628,085
Chase Manhattan Corp. 20,182 1,223,534
Chemical Banking Corp. 30,052 1,765,555
Citicorp 48,842 3,284,625
Comerica, Inc. 12,500 501,563
CoreStates Financial Corp. 13,765 521,349
Dean Witter, Discover & Co. 17,707 832,229
First Bank System, Inc. 14,360 712,615
First Chicago NBD Corp. 34,916 1,379,182
First Fidelity Bancorp 8,427 635,185
First Interstate Bancorp 8,270 1,128,855
First Union Corp. 20,814 1,157,779
Fleet Financial Group, Inc. 29,695 1,210,071
J.P. Morgan & Co., Inc. 23,022 1,847,516
KeyCorp 26,700 967,875
MBNA Corp. 19,255 710,028
Mellon Bank Corp. 18,154 975,777
National City Corp. 14,600 483,625
NationsBank Corp. 31,150 2,168,819
Norwest Corp. 42,526 1,403,358
PNC Bank Corp. 29,365 947,021
Republic NY Corp. 5,292 328,766
Suntrust Banks, Inc. 11,752 805,012
U.S. Bancorp 17,367 583,964
Wachovia Corp. 21,673 991,540
Wells Fargo & Co. 5,433 1,173,527
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35,725,978
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Business Machines -- 4.51%
Amdahl Corp. * 18,600 158,100
Apple Computer, Inc. 11,306 360,379
Autodesk, Inc. 4,800 164,400
Ceridian Corp. * 7,300 301,125
Cisco System, Inc. * 30,300 2,261,138
Compaq Computer Corp. * 30,539 1,465,872
Cray Research, Inc. * 6,500 160,875
Data General Corp. * 14,700 202,125
Digital Equipment Corp. * 15,647 1,003,364
DSC Communications Corp. * 11,450 422,219
Honeywell, Inc. 14,577 708,807
Intergraph Corp. * 14,000 220,500
International Business Machines Corp. 65,437 6,003,845
Microsoft Corp. * 68,100 5,975,775
Novell, Inc. * 37,179 529,801
Pitney Bowes, Inc. 16,721 785,887
Silicon Graphics * 21,335 586,712
Sun Microsystems, Inc. * 24,368 1,111,790
Tandem Computers, Inc. * 11,500 122,187
Xerox Corp. 12,388 1,697,155
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24,242,056
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Business Services -- 2.00%
Allergan, Inc. 6,247 203,027
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. 18,218 1,352,687
Block (H.&R.), Inc. 11,190 453,195
Browning-Ferris Industries, Inc. 21,348 629,766
Computer Associates International, Inc. 26,271 1,494,163
Computer Sciences Corp. * 5,160 362,490
Deluxe Corp. 7,609 220,661
Dial Corp. 8,718 258,271
Dun & Bradstreet Corp. 20,331 1,316,433
Ecolab, Inc. 5,746 172,380
Harland (John H.) Co. 6,200 129,425
Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. 11,232 487,188
Laidlaw Inc., Class B 25,242 258,731
Moore Corp. Ltd. 7,228 134,622
National Service Industries, Inc. 5,000 161,875
Ogden Corp. 7,200 153,900
Shared Medical Systems, Inc. 4,900 266,438
U S West Media Group * 59,131 1,123,488
WMX Technologies, Inc. 53,154 1,587,975
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10,766,715
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Chemicals -- 2.73%
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. 11,263 594,123
Dow Chemical Co. 30,045 2,114,417
duPont (E I) de Nemours & Co., Inc. 64,446 4,503,164
Grace (W.R.) & Co. 9,911 585,988
Great Lakes Chemical Corp. 7,468 537,696
Hercules, Inc. 11,874 669,397
Monsanto Co. 13,277 1,626,433
Morton International, Inc. 15,537 557,390
Nalco Chemical Co. 6,364 191,716
PPG Industries, Inc. 25,304 1,157,658
Praxair, Inc. 17,414 585,546
Rohm & Haas Co. 9,529 613,428
Safety Kleen Corp. 12,300 192,187
Sigma-Aldrich Corp. 4,800 237,600
Union Carbide Corp. 14,084 528,150
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14,694,893
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Construction -- 0.51%
Armstrong World Industries, Inc. 3,327 206,274
Centex Corp. (with warrants to purchase
interest in CDC L.P. Class B units and shares
Of 3333 Holdings Corp) 9,783 339,959
Crane Co. 5,200 191,750
Fluor Corp. 7,963 525,558
Masco Corp. 15,411 483,520
Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. * 4,189 187,982
Pulte Corp. 6,400 215,200
Sherwin Williams Co. 7,904 322,088
Stanley Works 4,942 254,513
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2,726,844
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Consumer Durables -- 0.40%
Black & Decker Corp. 8,478 298,850
Jostens, Inc. 8,100 196,425
Maytag Corp. 9,270 187,718
Newell Co. 17,640 456,435
Outboard Marine Corp. 9,000 183,375
Rubbermaid, Inc. 17,234 439,467
Whirlpool Corp. 7,503 399,534
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2,161,804
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Containers -- 0.13%
Ball Corp. 4,800 132,000
Crown Cork & Seal Co., Inc. * 10,435 435,661
Stone Container Corp. 8,382 120,491
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688,152
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Domestic Oil -- 1.13%
Amerada Hess Corp. 9,788 518,764
Ashland, Inc. 6,582 231,193
Atlantic Richfield Co. 18,776 2,079,442
Kerr-McGee Corp. 4,421 280,734
Oryx Energy Co. * 13,100 175,213
Pennzoil Co. 3,908 165,113
Phillips Petroleum Co. 30,153 1,028,970
Sun Co., Inc. 9,180 251,302
Unocal Corp. 25,256 735,581
USX-Marathon Group 31,263 609,629
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6,075,941
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Drugs and Medicine -- 10.35%
Abbott Laboratories 90,874 3,793,990
ALZA Corp. * 6,556 162,261
American Home Products Corp. 35,936 3,485,792
Amgen, Inc. * 29,188 1,733,038
Bard (C.R.), Inc. 6,300 203,175
Bausch & Lomb, Inc. 6,896 273,254
Baxter International, Inc. 31,689 1,326,977
Becton Dickinson & Co. 6,973 522,975
Beverly Enterprises, Inc. * 14,300 151,938
Biomet, Inc. * 11,900 212,712
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 59,742 5,130,344
Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corp. 51,766 2,627,125
Community Psychiatric Centers 16,800 205,800
Eli Lilly & Co. 65,314 3,673,913
Humana, Inc. * 16,000 438,000
Johnson & Johnson 74,480 6,377,350
Mallinckrodt Group, Inc. 10,469 380,810
Manor Care, Inc. 5,756 201,460
Medtronic, Inc. 27,732 1,549,526
Merck & Co., Inc. 141,076 9,275,747
Pall Corp. 16,845 452,709
Pfizer, Inc. 71,564 4,508,532
Pharmacia & Upjohn Co. 57,225 2,217,468
St. Jude Medical, Inc. 6,900 296,700
Schering-Plough Corp. 41,606 2,277,929
Tenet Healthcare Corp. 20,102 417,117
United Healthcare Corp. 20,100 1,316,550
United States Surgical Co. 7,300 156,036
U.S. HealthCare, Inc. 16,300 757,950
Warner Lambert Co. 15,568 1,512,041
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55,639,219
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Electronics -- 4.51%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. * 10,652 175,758
AMP, Inc. 22,676 870,192
Andrew Corp. * 4,050 154,913
Boston Scientific Corp. * 20,835 1,020,915
E G & G, Inc. 9,700 235,225
First Data Corp. 26,300 1,758,813
General Signal Corp. 6,453 208,916
Harris Corp. 3,007 164,258
Hewlett-Packard Co. 58,800 4,924,500
Intel Corp. 94,724 5,375,587
Johnson Controls, Inc. 3,508 241,175
LSI Logic Corp. * 14,300 468,325
Micron Technology, Inc. 22,500 891,563
Motorola, Inc. 67,810 3,865,170
National Semiconductor Corp. * 11,816 262,906
Northern Telecom Ltd. 31,505 1,354,715
Perkin Elmer Corp. 4,400 166,100
Raychem Corp. 3,881 220,732
Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. 15,100 226,500
Tektronix, Inc. 3,400 167,024
Teledyne, Inc. 6,300 161,437
Texas Instruments, Inc. 22,928 1,186,523
Thomas & Betts Corp. 2,400 177,000
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24,278,247
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Energy and Utilities -- 4.52%
American Electric Power Co., Inc. 19,165 776,183
Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. 14,831 422,684
Carolina Power & Light Co. 16,419 566,456
Central & SouthWest Corp. 19,584 545,904
CINergy Corp. 21,342 653,599
Coastal Corp. 14,683 546,942
Columbia Gas System, Inc. * 5,000 219,375
Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc. 24,428 781,696
Consolidated Natural Gas Co. 13,336 605,121
Detroit Edison Co. 16,226 559,797
Dominion Resources, Inc. 21,159 872,809
Duke Power Co. 24,609 1,165,851
Enron Corp. 28,208 1,075,430
Enserch Corp. 10,100 164,125
Entergy Corp. 29,860 873,405
FPL Group, Inc. 22,855 1,059,901
General Public Utilities Corp. 11,743 399,262
Houston Industries, Inc. 33,196 805,003
Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. 17,000 163,625
Nicor, Inc. 6,100 167,750
Noram Energy Inc. 23,600 209,450
Northern States Power Co. 5,948 292,196
ONEOK Inc. 7,600 173,850
Ohio Edison Co. 13,703 322,021
PP&L Resources, Inc. 17,300 432,500
Pacific Enterprises 8,168 230,746
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. 47,730 1,354,339
PacifiCorp 37,377 794,261
Panhandle Eastern Corp. 15,080 420,355
PECO Energy Co. 22,567 679,831
Peoples Energy Corp. 6,000 190,500
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. 25,672 786,205
SCE Corp. 50,271 892,310
Sonat, Inc. 8,648 308,085
Southern Co. 75,746 1,865,245
Texas Utilities Co. 27,494 1,130,691
Unicom Corp. 22,576 739,363
Union Electric Co. 10,806 451,150
Williams Companies, Inc. 14,094 618,373
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24,316,389
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Energy Raw Materials -- 1.37%
Baker Hughes, Inc. 12,357 301,202
Barricks Gold Corp. 37,602 991,753
Burlington Resources, Inc. 12,952 508,366
Dresser Industries, Inc. 17,030 415,106
Eastern Enterprises 5,500 193,875
Halliburton Co. 11,218 567,911
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 11,600 345,100
Louisiana Land & Exploration Co. 4,500 192,938
McDermott International, Inc. 9,700 213,400
Nacco Industries, Inc. Class A 2,400 133,200
Occidental Petroleum Corp. 33,871 723,993
Pittston Services Group 6,600 207,075
Rowan Companies, Inc. * 22,800 225,150
Santa Fe Energy Resources, Inc. * 19,500 187,688
Schlumberger Ltd. 27,075 1,874,944
Western Atlas, Inc. * 5,154 260,276
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7,341,977
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Food and Agriculture -- 5.84%
Archer Daniels Midland Co. 67,129 1,208,322
Campbell Soup Co. 28,867 1,732,020
Coca-Cola Co. 144,248 10,710,414
ConAgra, Inc. 28,219 1,164,034
CPC International, Inc. 16,087 1,103,970
Darden Restaurants, Inc. 15,167 180,108
Fleming Companies, Inc. 7,800 160,875
General Mills, Inc. 16,867 974,069
Heinz (H.J.) Co. 42,444 1,405,941
Hershey Foods Corp. 9,606 624,390
Kellogg Co. 25,837 1,995,908
Pepsico, Inc. 90,580 5,061,158
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. 8,826 490,946
Quaker Oats Co. 12,966 447,327
Ralston-Ralston Purina Group 11,200 698,600
Sara Lee Corp. 55,655 1,774,003
Sysco Corp. 23,827 774,378
Whitman Corp. 9,800 227,850
Wrigley (Wm.) Jr Co. 12,335 647,588
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31,381,901
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Gold -- 0.20%
Homestake Mining Co. 20,389 318,578
Placer Dome, Inc. 25,255 609,277
Santa Fe Pacific Gold Corp. 10,698 129,713
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1,057,568
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Insurance -- 3.35%
Aetna Life & Casualty Co. 12,182 843,604
Alexander & Alexander Services, Inc. 7,300 138,700
Allstate Corp. 53,240 2,189,495
American General Corp. 22,363 779,910
American International Group, Inc. 54,548 5,045,690
Chubb Corp. 10,537 1,019,455
CIGNA Corp. 8,555 883,304
General Re Corp. 9,103 1,410,965
ITT Hartford Group, Inc. * 12,269 593,513
Jefferson-Pilot Corp. 6,776 315,061
Lincoln National Corp. 10,969 589,584
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. 9,432 837,090
Providian Corp. 9,897 403,303
SAFECO Corp. 17,292 596,574
St. Paul Companies 9,800 545,125
Torchmark Corp. 6,795 307,474
Transamerica Corp. 9,465 689,761
UNUM Corp. 8,400 462,000
USF&G Corp. 10,400 175,500
USLIFE Corp. 6,400 191,200
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18,017,308
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International Oil -- 6.64%
Amoco Corp. 57,118 4,105,356
Chevron Corp. 77,214 4,053,735
Exxon Corp. 142,741 11,437,123
Mobil Corp. 45,476 5,093,312
Royal Dutch Petroleum Co., N.Y. Registry 61,354 8,658,583
Texaco, Inc. 30,133 2,365,441
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35,713,550
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Liquor -- 0.71%
Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. 29,261 1,956,829
Brown Forman Corp. Class B 7,254 264,771
Coors (Adolph) Co. Class B 9,700 214,613
Seagram Co. Ltd. 40,159 1,390,505
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3,826,718
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Media -- 2.40%
Cabletron System, Inc. * 7,670 621,270
Capital Cities/ABC, Inc. 17,650 2,177,569
Comcast Corp., Class A Special 22,800 414,675
Donnelley (R.R.) & Sons Co. 16,445 647,522
Dow Jones & Co., Inc. 9,154 365,016
Gannett Co., Inc. 16,139 990,531
King World Productions, Inc. * 5,100 198,263
Knight-Ridder, Inc. 5,021 313,813
McGraw Hill Companies, Inc. 6,882 599,594
Meredith Corp. 5,300 221,938
New York Times Co. Class A 10,426 308,870
Tele-Communications, Inc. Class A * 75,829 1,507,102
Time Warner, Inc. 46,173 1,748,802
Times Mirror Co. Class A 11,909 403,417
Tribune Co. 8,657 529,159
Viacom, Inc. Class B Non-Voting * 39,334 1,863,447
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12,910,988
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Miscellaneous and Conglomerates -- 1.07%
Corning, Inc. 31,042 993,344
Eastman Chemical Co. 8,060 504,758
ITT Corp. 12,269 650,257
ITT Industries, Inc. 12,269 294,456
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Co. 50,228 3,327,605
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5,770,420
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Miscellaneous Finance -- 2.70%
Ahmanson (H.F.) & Co. 11,433 302,975
American Express Co. 54,068 2,237,064
Beneficial Corp. 5,140 239,653
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. 22,200 1,853,700
Federal National Mortgage Association 31,747 3,940,596
Golden West Financial Corp. 5,715 315,754
Great Western Financial Corp. 12,328 314,364
Household International, Inc. 12,649 747,872
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. 20,657 1,053,507
Morgan Stanley Group, Inc. 9,300 749,813
Salomon, Inc. 10,526 373,672
Travelers Inc. 37,452 2,354,794
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14,483,764
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Motor Vehicles -- 2.32%
Chrysler Corp. 44,214 2,448,350
Cummins Engine Co., Inc. 4,300 159,100
Dana Corp. 9,124 266,877
Eaton Corp. 8,634 462,998
Echlin, Inc. 4,769 174,069
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. 9,100 234,325
Ford Motor Co. 120,028 3,480,812
General Motors Corp. 85,970 4,545,664
Genuine Parts Co. 16,819 689,579
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12,461,774
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Non-Durables and Entertainment -- 2.29%
American Greetings Corp. Class A 7,080 195,585
Bally Entertainment Corp. * 15,200 212,800
CUC International, Inc. * 23,850 813,881
Handleman Co. 12,600 72,450
Harcourt General, Inc. 6,876 287,933
Hasbro, Inc. 7,758 240,498
Kimberly-Clark Corp. 32,517 2,690,782
Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. 8,600 191,350
Mattel, Inc. 23,913 735,325
McDonalds Corp. 79,782 3,600,163
Oracle Systems Corp. * 49,993 2,118,453
Premark International, Inc. 5,124 259,403
Service Corp. International 13,086 575,783
Shoneys, Inc * 17,100 175,275
Wendy's International, Inc. 7,090 150,662
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12,320,343
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Non-Ferrous Metals -- 1.02%
Alcan Aluminum Ltd. 30,807 958,868
Aluminum Co. of America 19,344 1,022,814
Asarco, Inc. 5,900 188,800
Cyprus Amax Minerals Co. 8,663 226,321
Echo Bay Mines Ltd. 17,400 180,525
Engelhard Corp. 14,386 312,896
Freeport McMoran Copper Class B 21,000 590,625
Inco, Ltd. 14,174 471,285
Newmont Mining Corp. 12,482 564,811
Phelps Dodge Corp. 9,358 582,535
Reynolds Metals Co. 7,044 398,866
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5,498,346
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Optical Photographic Equipment -- 0.53%
Eastman Kodak Co. 39,041 2,615,747
Polaroid Corp. 4,396 208,261
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2,824,008
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Paper and Forest Products -- 1.16%
Bemis, Inc. 5,800 148,625
Boise Cascade Corp. 4,800 166,200
Champion International Corp. 11,355 476,910
Federal Paper Board Co., Inc. 4,900 254,188
Georgia-Pacific Corp. 11,026 756,659
International Paper Co. 32,570 1,233,589
James River Corp. of Virginia 13,338 321,779
Louisiana Pacific Corp. 10,925 264,931
Mead Corp. 5,388 281,523
Potlatch Corp. 4,400 176,000
Temple-Inland, Inc. 5,025 221,728
Union Camp Corp. 9,171 436,769
Westvaco Corp. 8,841 245,338
Weyerhaeuser Co. 21,766 941,379
Willamette Industries, Inc. 5,700 320,625
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6,246,243
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Producer Goods -- 5.35%
Alco Standard Corp. 13,466 614,386
Allied Signal, Inc. 31,748 1,508,030
Applied Materials Co. * 21,280 837,900
Avery Dennison Corp. 5,770 289,221
Briggs & Stratton Corp. 4,000 173,500
Caterpillar, Inc. 23,480 1,379,450
Cincinnati Milacron, Inc. 5,400 141,750
Cooper Industries, Inc. 10,859 399,068
Deere & Co. 32,823 1,157,011
Dover Corp. 10,862 400,536
Emerson Electric Co. 25,042 2,047,184
FMC Corp. * 5,203 351,853
Foster Wheeler Corp. 4,400 187,000
General Electric Co. 192,042 13,827,024
Giddings & Lewis, Inc. 9,200 151,800
Grainger (W.W.), Inc. 4,812 318,795
Harnischfeger Industries, Inc. 4,600 152,950
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. 13,358 788,122
Ingersoll-Rand Co. 11,162 392,065
Millipore Corp. 5,600 230,300
Navistar International * 18,600 195,300
Parker-Hannifin Corp. 5,815 199,164
Snap-On, Inc. 4,400 199,100
Tenneco, Inc. 20,242 1,004,509
Timken Co. 3,400 130,050
Trinova Corp. 4,600 131,675
Tyco International Ltd. 20,788 740,572
Varity Corp. * 3,550 131,794
Westinghouse Electric Corp. 41,470 684,255
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28,764,364
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Railroads and Shipping -- 1.05%
Burlington Northern Santa Fe 15,925 1,242,150
Conrail, Inc. 10,666 746,620
CSX Corp. 22,140 1,010,137
Norfolk Southern Corp. 13,876 1,101,408
Union Pacific Corp. 23,667 1,562,022
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5,662,337
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Retail -- 4.50%
Albertsons, Inc. 30,169 991,806
American Stores Co. 14,264 381,562
Charming Shoppes, Inc. 125,500 360,812
Circuit City Stores, Inc. 10,964 302,881
Dayton Hudson Corp. 7,044 528,300
Dillard Department Stores Class A 11,730 334,305
Federated Department Stores, Inc. * 20,400 561,000
Gap, Inc. 14,456 607,152
Giant Food, Inc. Class A 5,800 182,700
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co., Inc. 9,000 207,000
Home Depot, Inc. 53,265 2,550,062
Kmart Corp. 43,988 318,913
Kroger Co. * 13,345 500,437
Limited, Inc. 35,443 615,822
Longs Drug Stores Corp. 4,500 215,437
Lowes Companies, Inc. 20,584 689,564
May Department Stores Co. 29,670 1,253,558
Melville Corp. 11,512 353,994
Mercantile Stores, Inc. 3,900 180,375
Nordstrom, Inc. 7,793 315,617
J.C. Penney & Co., Inc. 26,988 1,285,304
Pep Boys Manny Moe & Jack 7,700 197,313
Price/Costco, Inc. * 21,613 329,598
Rite-Aid Corp. 8,156 279,343
Sears, Roebuck & Co. 44,809 1,747,551
Supervalu, Inc. 6,231 196,276
Tandy Corp. 9,138 379,227
TJX Companies, Inc. 13,100 247,263
Toys R Us * 28,967 630,032
Wal Mart Stores, Inc. 263,995 5,906,888
Walgreen Co. 25,686 767,369
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. 17,274 636,979
Woolworth Corp. 11,464 149,032
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24,203,472
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Soaps and Cosmetics -- 2.72%
Alberto-Culver Co. Class B 6,000 206,250
Avon Products, Inc. 7,090 534,409
Clorox Co. 4,947 354,329
Colgate-Palmolive Co. 16,027 1,125,897
Gillette Co. 50,518 2,633,251
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. 14,843 712,464
Procter & Gamble Co. 78,887 6,547,621
Unilever N.V. 18,014 2,535,470
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14,649,691
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Steel -- 0.28%
Armco, Inc. * 36,400 213,850
Bethlehem Steel Corp. * 8,538 119,532
Inland Steel Industries, Inc. 10,972 275,672
Nucor Corp. 9,259 528,920
USX-U.S. Steel Group 7,828 240,711
Worthington Industries, Inc. 6,785 141,213
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1,519,898
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Telephone -- 8.41%
AT&T Corp. 183,000 11,849,250
AirTouch Communications, Inc. * 54,510 1,539,908
ALLTEL Corp. 24,305 716,998
Ameritech Corp. 62,912 3,711,808
Bell Atlantic Corp. 50,790 3,396,581
Bellsouth Corp. 114,250 4,969,875
GTE Corp. 111,373 4,900,412
MCI Communications Corp. 75,559 1,973,979
NYNEX Corp. 48,110 2,597,940
Pacific Telesis Group 47,110 1,584,074
SBC Communications Inc. 70,076 4,029,370
Sprint Corp. 39,565 1,577,655
Tellabs, Inc. * 8,848 327,376
US WEST Communications Group 57,731 2,063,882
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45,239,108
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Tires and Rubber Goods -- 0.20%
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. 6,842 168,484
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. 19,742 895,794
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1,064,278
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Tobacco -- 2.15%
American Brands, Inc. 20,002 892,589
Loews Corp. 13,620 1,067,468
Philip Morris Companies, Inc. 96,623 8,744,382
Schweitzer Mauduit International, Inc. * 1 21
UST, Inc. 25,615 854,90
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11,559,360
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Travel and Recreation -- 0.96%
Brunswick Corp. 9,813 235,512
Disney (Walt) Co. 60,667 3,579,353
Harrahs Entertainment, Inc. 10,050 243,712
Hilton Hotels Corp. 7,883 484,804
Marriott International, Inc. 16,137 617,240
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5,160,621
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Trucking and Freight -- 0.17%
Consolidated Freightways, Inc. 6,200 164,300
PACCAR, Inc. 4,292 180,800
Roadway Services, Inc. 3,773 184,405
Ryder System, Inc. 6,199 153,425
Yellow Corp. 17,000 210,375
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893,305
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS 527,466,539
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(Cost $393,930,529)
TOTAL INVESTMENTS $537,807,471
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(Cost $404,271,461)
<FN>
* Non-income producing security
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THE WOODWARD FUNDS
EQUITY INDEX 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 Equity Index
Fund (Equity Index Fund) commenced operations on July 10, 1992.
(2) Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by
the Equity Index Fund 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 the reported amounts
of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could
differ from those estimates.
Investments
The Equity Index Fund values investment securities at market value which
is determined by a pricing service based upon quoted market prices or dealer
quotes. 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 adjusted for
amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt instruments.
Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
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 realized gains differ for financial statement and tax purposes
primarily because of the recognition of wash sale transactions 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 income or realized gains were recorded by the Fund.
Certain book-to-tax timing differences for the funds are reflected as excess
distributions in the Statements 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 quarterly by
the Equity Index Fund. 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
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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 Equity
Index Fund.
Expenses
Expenses are charged daily as a percentage of the Fund's net 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 Woodward or a change in expectations as to the level of actual
expenses.
(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 Equity Index 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.
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.
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(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:
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<S> <C>
Gross Unrealized Gains $ 142,270,373
Gross Unrealized Losses (11,735,522)
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$ 130,534,851
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Federal Income Tax Cost $ 407,272,620
Purchases $ 114,112,109
Sales $ 43,881,654
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(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 each fund's average net assets.
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<CAPTION>
Effective Date
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<S> <C>
Expense Rates:
January 1 0.15%
NBD Advisory Fee:
January 1 0.10%
Amounts Paid:
Advisory Fee to NBD $411,792
Distribution Fee to FoM & Essex $ 21,253
Other Fees & Out of Pocket Expenses
to NBD $ 89,143
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<PAGE>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
EQUITY INDEX FUND
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The Financial Highlights presents a per share analysis of how the Equity
Index 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 Equity Index Fund and other information for the periods presented.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Period Ended
Dec. 31, 1995 Dec. 31, 1994 Dec. 31, 1993 Dec. 31, 1992
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 10.65 $ 11.15 $ 10.52 $ 10.00
Income from investment operations:
Net investment income 0.30 0.31 0.28 0.12
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
on investments 3.65 (0.20) 0.75 0.52
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total from investment operations 3.95 0.11 1.03 0.64
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Less distributions:
From net investment income (0.31) (0.30) (0.27) (0.12)
From realized gains (0.14) (0.23) (0.13) --
In excess of realized gains (0.00) (0.08) -- --
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total distributions (0.45) (0.61) (0.40) (0.12)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net asset value, end of period $ 14.15 $ 10.65 $ 11.15 $ 10.52
============ ============ ============ ============
Total Return 37.35% 1.02% 9.77% 13.61%(a)
Ratios/Supplemental Data
Net assets, end of period $528,202,913 $340,808,050 $325,328,903 $242,057,866
Ratio of expenses to average net assets 0.15% 0.17% 0.20% 0.22%(a)
Ratio of net investment income to average net
assets 2.39% 2.71% 2.59% 2.71%(a)
Portfolio turnover rate 10.66% 24.15% 16.01% 0.50%
Average commission rate $ 0.03
<FN>
(a) Annualized for periods less than one year for comparability purposes.
Actual annual values may be less than or greater than those shown.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To the Trustees and Shareholders of
The Woodward Equity Index Fund:
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities,
including the portfolio of investments, of The Woodward Equity Index Fund as
of December 31, 1995, and the related statement of operations for the year
then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years
in the period then ended, 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 Equity Index Fund as of December 31, 1995, the
results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net
assets for each of the two years in the period then ended 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.
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STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
April 15, 1996
for
CLASS I AND CLASS A SHARES OF THE:
WOODWARD INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND
WOODWARD BOND FUND
WOODWARD SHORT BOND FUND
of
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
c/o NBD Bank
Transfer Agent
P.O. Box 7058
Troy, Michigan 48007-7058
(800) 688-3350
This Statement of Additional Information (the "Additional
Statement") is meant to be read in conjunction with The Woodward Funds'
Prospectuses dated April 15, 1996 pertaining to all classes of shares of the
Woodward Intermediate Bond Fund (the "Intermediate Bond Portfolio"), Woodward
Bond Fund (the "Bond Portfolio") and Woodward Short Bond Fund (the "Short Bond
Portfolio") (each, a "Portfolio" and collectively, the "Portfolios"), and is
incorporated by reference in its entirety into the Prospectuses. Because this
Additional Statement is not itself a prospectus, no investment in shares of
the Portfolios should be made solely upon the information contained herein.
Copies of the Portfolios' Prospectuses may be obtained from any office of the
Co-Distributors by writing or calling the Co-Distributors or the Trust.
Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the same meanings as in the
Prospectuses.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES, POLICIES AND RISK FACTORS....................... 1
NET ASSET VALUE........................................................ 15
ADDITIONAL PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION INFORMATION......................... 15
DESCRIPTION OF SHARES.................................................. 17
MANAGEMENT............................................................. 21
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS......................................... 27
COUNSEL........................................................ 27
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON PERFORMANCE.................................. 27
APPENDIX A........................................................... A-1
APPENDIX B.............................................................B-1
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS AND FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS............................................................FS-1
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INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES, POLICIES AND RISK FACTORS
The following policies supplement the Portfolios' respective
investment objectives and policies as set forth in the Prospectuses.
Additional Information on Portfolio Instruments
Attached to this Additional Statement is Appendix A which
contains descriptions of the rating symbols used by Rating Agencies for
securities in which the Portfolios may invest.
Portfolio Transactions
Subject to the general supervision of the Trust's Board of
Trustees, the Adviser is responsible for, makes decisions with respect to, and
places orders for all purchases and sales of portfolio securities for each
Portfolio.
The annualized portfolio turnover rate for each Portfolio is
calculated by dividing the lesser of purchases or sales of portfolio
securities for the reporting period by the monthly average value of the
portfolio securities owned during the reporting period. The calculation
excludes all securities, including options, whose maturities or expiration
dates at the time of acquisition are one year or less. Portfolio turnover may
vary greatly from year to year as well as within a particular year, and may be
affected by cash requirements for redemption of shares and by requirements
which enable the Portfolios to receive favorable tax treatment. Portfolio
turnover will not be a limiting factor in making portfolio decisions, and the
Portfolios may engage in short term trading to achieve their respective
investment objectives.
Purchases of money market instruments by the Portfolios are
made from dealers, underwriters and issuers. The Portfolios currently do not
expect to incur any brokerage commission expense on such transactions because
money market instruments are generally traded on a "net" basis acting as
principal for their own accounts without a stated commission. The price of the
security, however, usually includes a profit to the dealer. Securities
purchased in underwritten offerings include a fixed amount of compensation to
the underwriter, generally referred to as the underwriter's concession or
discount. When securities are purchased directly from or sold directly to an
issuer, no commissions or discounts are paid.
Transactions on U.S. stock exchanges involve the payment of
negotiated brokerage commissions. On exchanges on which commissions are
negotiated, the cost of transactions may vary among different brokers.
Transactions in the over-the-
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counter market are generally on a net basis (i.e., without commission) through
dealers, or otherwise involve transactions directly with the issuer of an
instrument.
For the fiscal years ended December 31, 1995, 1994, and 1993,
the Intermediate Bond and Bond Portfolios incurred no brokerage commissions,
and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995 and the period from September
17, 1994 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 1994, the Short
Bond Portfolio incurred no brokerage commissions.
The Portfolios may participate, if and when practicable, in
bidding for the purchase of portfolio securities directly from an issuer in
order to take advantage of the lower purchase price available to members of a
bidding group. A Portfolio will engage in this practice, however, only when
the Adviser, in its sole discretion, believes such practice to be otherwise in
the Portfolio's interests.
The Advisory Agreement for the Portfolios provides that, in
executing portfolio transactions and selecting brokers or dealers, the Adviser
will seek to obtain the best overall terms available for each Portfolio. In
assessing the best overall terms available for any transaction, the Adviser
shall consider factors it deems relevant, including the breadth of the market
in the security, the price of the security, the financial condition and
execution capability of the broker or dealer, and the reasonableness of the
commission, if any, both for the specific transaction and on a continuing
basis. In addition, the Agreement authorizes the Adviser to cause a Portfolio
to pay a broker-dealer which furnishes brokerage and research services a
higher commission than that which might be charged by another broker-dealer
for effecting the same transaction, provided that the Adviser determines in
good faith that such commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the
brokerage and research services provided by such broker-dealer, viewed in
terms of either the particular transaction or the overall responsibilities of
the Adviser to the Portfolios. Such brokerage and research services might
consist of reports and statistics relating to specific companies or
industries, general summaries of groups of stocks or bonds and their
comparative earnings and yields, or broad overviews of the stock, bond and
government securities markets and the economy.
Supplementary research information so received is in addition
to, and not in lieu of, services required to be performed by the Adviser and
does not reduce the advisory fees payable by the Portfolios. The Trustees will
periodically review any commissions paid by the Portfolios to consider whether
the commissions paid over representative periods of time appear to be
reasonable in relation to the benefits inuring to the Portfolios. It is
possible that certain of the supplementary research or
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other services received will primarily benefit one or more other investment
companies or other accounts for which investment discretion is exercised by
the Adviser. Conversely, a Portfolio may be the primary beneficiary of the
research or services received as a result of portfolio transactions effected
for such other account or investment company.
The Trust will not execute portfolio transactions through,
acquire portfolio securities issued by, make savings deposits in or enter into
repurchase or reverse repurchase agreements with the Adviser, the
Co-Distributors or an affiliated person of any of them (as such term is
defined in the 1940 Act) acting as principal, except to the extent permitted
by the SEC or its staff. In addition, a Portfolio will not purchase securities
during the existence of any underwriting or selling group relating thereto of
which a Co-Distributor or the Adviser, or an affiliated person of either of
them, is a member, except to the extent permitted by the SEC or its staff.
Under certain circumstances, the Portfolios may be at a disadvantage because
of these limitations in comparison with other investment companies which have
similar investment objectives but are not subject to such limitations.
Investment decisions for each Portfolio are made independently
from those for the other Portfolios and for any other investment companies and
accounts advised or managed by the Adviser. Such other investment companies
and accounts may also invest in the same securities as the Portfolios. To the
extent permitted by law, the Adviser may aggregate the securities to be sold
or purchased for the Portfolios with those to be sold or purchased for other
investment companies or accounts in executing transactions. When a purchase or
sale of the same security is made at substantially the same time on behalf of
one or more of the Portfolios and another investment company or account, the
transaction will be averaged as to price and available investments allocated
as to amount, in a manner which the Adviser believes to be equitable to each
Portfolio and such other investment company or account. In some instances,
this investment procedure may adversely affect the price paid or received by a
Portfolio or the size of the position obtained or sold by the Portfolio.
Government Obligations
As stated in the Prospectuses, pursuant to their investment
objectives, the Portfolios may invest in U.S.
Government Obligations.
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Stripped U.S. Government Obligations
Within the past several years, the Treasury Department has
facilitated transfers of ownership of zero coupon securities by accounting
separately for the beneficial ownership of particular interest coupon and
principal payments on Treasury securities through the Federal Reserve
book-entry record-keeping system. The Federal Reserve program as established
by the Treasury Department is known as "STRIPS" or "Separate Trading of
Registered Interest and Principal of Securities." The Portfolios may purchase
securities registered in the STRIPS program. Under the STRIPS program, the
Portfolios will be able to have their beneficial ownership of zero coupon
securities recorded directly in the book-entry record-keeping system in lieu
of having to hold certificates or other evidences of ownership of the
underlying U.S. Treasury securities.
In addition, the Portfolios may acquire U.S. Government
obligations and their unmatured interest coupons that have been separated
("stripped") by their holder, typically a custodian bank or investment
brokerage firm. Having separated the interest coupons from the underlying
principal of the U.S. Government obligations, the holder will resell the
stripped securities in custodial receipt programs with a number of different
names, including "Treasury Income Growth Receipts" ("TIGRs") and "Certificate
of Accrual on Treasury Securities" ("CATS"). The stripped coupons are sold
separately from the underlying principal, which is usually sold at a deep
discount because the buyer receives only the right to receive a future fixed
payment on the security and does not receive any rights to periodic interest
(cash) payments. The underlying U.S. Treasury bonds and notes themselves are
held in book-entry form at the Federal Reserve Bank or, in the case of bearer
securities (i.e., unregistered securities which are ostensibly owned by the
bearer or holder), in trust on behalf of the owners. Counsel to the
underwriters of these certificates or other evidences of ownership of U.S.
Treasury securities have stated that, in their opinion, purchasers of the
stripped securities most likely will be deemed the beneficial holders of the
underlying U.S. Government obligations for federal tax purposes. The Trust is
not aware of any binding legislative, judicial or administrative authority on
this issue.
Bank Obligations
In accordance with their investment objectives, the Portfolios
may purchase bank obligations, which include bankers' acceptances, negotiable
certificates of deposit and non-negotiable time deposits, including U.S.
dollar-denominated instruments issued or supported by the credit of U.S. or
foreign banks or savings institutions. Although the Portfolios invest in
obligations of foreign banks or foreign branches of U.S. banks
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only where the Adviser deems the instrument to present minimal credit risks,
such investments may nevertheless entail risks that are different from those
of investments in domestic obligations of U.S. banks due to differences in
political, regulatory and economic systems and conditions. All investments in
bank obligations are limited to the obligations of financial institutions
having more than $1.0 billion in total assets at the time of purchase.
Commercial Paper
Commercial paper, including variable and floating rate notes
and other short term corporate obligations, must be rated in one of the two
highest categories by at least two Rating Agencies, or if not rated, must have
been issued by a corporation having an outstanding bond issue rated A or
higher by a Rating Agency. Bonds and other short term obligations (if not
rated as commercial paper) purchased by the Portfolios must be rated BBB or
Baa, or higher, by a Rating Agency, respectively, or if unrated, be of
comparable investment quality in the judgment of the Adviser.
Variable and Floating Rate Instruments
With respect to variable and floating rate obligations that may
be acquired by the Portfolios, the Adviser will consider the earning power,
cash flows and other liquidity ratios of the issuers and guarantors of such
notes and will continuously monitor their financial status to meet payment on
demand. The absence of an active secondary market with respect to particular
variable and floating rate instruments could make it difficult for a Portfolio
to dispose of instruments if the issuer defaulted on its payment obligation or
during periods that the Portfolio is not entitled to exercise its demand
rights, and the Portfolio could, for these or other reasons, suffer a loss
with respect to such instruments.
Other Investment Companies
Subject to 1940 Act limitations and pursuant to applicable SEC
requirements, the Portfolios may invest from time to time in securities issued
by other investment companies which invest in high quality, short term debt
securities. Each of the Portfolios intends to limit its investments so that,
as determined immediately after a securities purchase is made: (a) not more
than 5% of the value of the Portfolio's total assets will be invested in the
securities of any one investment company; (b) not more than 10% of the value
of the Portfolio's total assets will be invested in the aggregate in
securities of investment companies as a group; and (c) not more than 3% of the
outstanding voting stock of any one investment company will be owned by the
Portfolio or the Trust as a whole.
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Lending Securities
When a Portfolio lends its securities, it continues to receive
interest or dividends on the securities loaned and may simultaneously earn
interest on the investment of the cash collateral. Although voting rights, or
rights to consent, attendant to securities on loan pass to the borrower, such
loans will be called so that the securities may be voted by a Portfolio if a
material event affecting the investment is to occur.
Repurchase Agreements and Reverse Repurchase Agreements
The repurchase price under the repurchase agreements described
in the Prospectuses generally equals the price paid by a Portfolio plus
interest negotiated on the basis of current short term rates (which may be
more or less than the rate on the securities underlying the repurchase
agreement). Securities subject to repurchase agreements are held by the
Trust's Custodian, in the Federal Reserve/Treasury book-entry system or by
another authorized securities depository. Repurchase agreements are considered
to be loans under the 1940 Act.
Reverse repurchase agreements are considered to be borrowings
by the Portfolios under the 1940 Act. At the time a Portfolio enters into a
reverse repurchase agreement, it will place in a segregated custodial account
liquid assets such as U.S. Government securities or other liquid high-grade
debt securities having a value equal to or greater than the repurchase price
(including accrued interest) and will subsequently monitor the account to
ensure that such value is maintained. Reverse repurchase agreements involve
the risk that the market value of the securities sold by the Portfolio may
decline below the price of the securities it is obligated to repurchase.
Futures Contracts and Related Options
See Appendix B to this Additional Statement for a discussion of
futures contracts and related options.
Options Trading
As stated in the Prospectuses, the Portfolios may purchase and
sell put and call options listed on a national securities exchange and issued
by the Options Clearing Corporation. Such transactions may be effected on a
principal basis with primary reporting dealers in U.S. Government securities
in an amount not exceeding 5% of a Portfolio's net assets. This is a highly
specialized activity which entails greater than ordinary investment risks.
Regardless of how much the market price of the underlying security increases
or decreases, the option buyer's risk is limited to the amount of the original
investment for the purchase of the option. However,
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options may be more volatile than the underlying securities, and therefore, on
a percentage basis, an investment in options may be subject to greater
fluctuation than an investment in the underlying securities. A listed call
option gives the purchaser of the option the right to buy from a clearing
corporation, and a writer has the obligation to sell to the clearing
corporation, the underlying security at the stated exercise price at any time
prior to the expiration of the option, regardless of the market price of the
security. The premium paid to the writer is in consideration for undertaking
the obligations under the option contract. A listed put option gives the
purchaser the right to sell to a clearing corporation the underlying security
at the stated exercise price at any time prior to the expiration date of the
option, regardless of the market price of the security. Put and call options
purchased by a Portfolio will be valued at the last sale price or, in the
absence of such a price, at the mean between bid and asked prices.
A Portfolio's obligation to sell a security subject to a
covered call option written by it, or to purchase a security subject to a
secured put option written by it, may be terminated prior to the expiration
date of the option by the Portfolio executing a closing purchase transaction,
which is effected by purchasing on an exchange an option of the same series
(i.e., same underlying security, exercise price and expiration date) as the
option previously written. Such a purchase does not result in the ownership of
an option. A closing purchase transaction will ordinarily be effected to
realize a profit on an outstanding option, to prevent an underlying security
from being called, to permit the sale of the underlying security or to permit
the writing of a new option containing different terms on such underlying
security. The cost of such a liquidation purchase plus transaction costs may
be greater than the premium received upon the original option, in which event
the Portfolio will have incurred a loss in the transaction. An option position
may be closed out only on an exchange which provides a secondary market for an
option of the same series. There is no assurance that a liquid secondary
market on an exchange will exist for any particular option. A covered call
option writer, unable to effect a closing purchase transaction, will not be
able to sell the underlying security until the option expires or the
underlying security is delivered upon exercise with the result that the writer
in such circumstances will be subject to the risk of market decline in the
underlying security during such period. A Portfolio will write an option on a
particular security only if the Adviser believes that a liquid secondary
market will exist on an exchange for options of the same series which will
permit the Portfolio to make a closing purchase transaction in order to close
out its position.
When a Portfolio writes a covered call option, an amount equal
to the net premium (the premium less the commission)
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received by the Portfolio is included in the liability section of the
Portfolio's statement of assets and liabilities as a deferred credit. The
amount of the deferred credit will be subsequently marked-to-market to reflect
the current value of the option written. The current value of the traded
option is the last sale price or, in the absence of a sale, the average of the
closing bid and asked prices. If an option expires on the stipulated
expiration date or if the Portfolio enters into a closing purchase
transaction, it will realize a gain (or loss if the cost of a closing purchase
transaction exceeds the net premium received when the option is sold) and the
deferred credit related to such option will be eliminated. Any gain on a
covered call option may be offset by a decline in the market price of the
underlying security during the option period. If a covered call option is
exercised, the Portfolio may deliver the underlying security held by it or
purchase the underlying security in the open market. In either event, the
proceeds of the sale will be increased by the net premium originally received
and the Portfolio will realize a gain or loss. If a secured put option is
exercised, the amount paid by the Portfolio involved for the underlying
security will be partially offset by the amount of the premium previously paid
to the Portfolio. Premiums from expired options written by a Portfolio and net
gains from closing purchase transactions are treated as short-term capital
gains for federal income tax purposes, and losses on closing purchase
transactions are short-term capital losses.
When-Issued Purchases and Forward Commitments
A Portfolio will purchase securities on a when-issued basis or
purchase or sell securities on a forward commitment basis only with the
intention of completing the transaction and actually purchasing or selling the
securities. If deemed advisable as a matter of investment strategy, however, a
Portfolio may dispose of or renegotiate a commitment after it is entered into,
and may sell securities it has committed to purchase before those securities
are delivered to the Portfolio on the settlement date. In these cases the
Portfolio may realize a capital gain or loss.
When a Portfolio engages in when-issued and forward commitment
transactions, it relies on the other party to consummate the trade. Failure of
such party to do so may result in the Portfolio incurring a loss or missing an
opportunity to obtain a price considered to be advantageous.
Mortgage Backed Securities
Mortgage Backed Securities Generally. Mortgage backed
securities held by the Portfolios represent an ownership interest
in a pool of residential mortgage loans. These securities are
designed to provide monthly payments of interest and principal to
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the investor. The mortgagor's monthly payments to his lending institution are
"passed-through" to an investor such as the Portfolios. Most issuers or
poolers provide guarantees of payments, regardless of whether or not the
mortgagor actually makes the payment. The guarantees made by issuers or
poolers are supported by various forms of credit, collateral, guarantees or
insurance, including individual loan, title, pool and hazard insurance
purchased by the issuers or poolers so that they can meet their obligations
under the policies. Mortgage backed securities issued by private issuers or
poolers, whether or not such securities are subject to guarantees, may entail
greater risk than securities directly or indirectly guaranteed by the U.S.
Government.
Interests in pools of mortgage backed securities differ from
other forms of debt securities, which normally provide for periodic payment of
interest in fixed amounts with principal payments at maturity or specified
call dates. Instead, these securities provide a monthly payment which consists
of both interest and principal payments. In effect, these payments are a
"pass-through" of the monthly payments made by the individual borrowers on
their residential mortgage loans, net of any fees paid. Additional payments
are caused by repayments resulting from the sale of the underlying residential
property, refinancing or foreclosure net of fees or costs which may be
incurred. Some mortgage backed securities are described as "modified
pass-through". These securities entitle the holders to receive all interest
and principal payments owed on the mortgages in the pool, net of certain fees,
regardless of whether or not the mortgagors actually make the payments.
Residential mortgage loans are pooled by the Federal Home Loan
Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC"). FHLMC is a corporate instrumentality of the
U.S. Government and was created by Congress in 1970 for the purpose of
increasing the availability of mortgage credit for residential housing. Its
stock is owned by the twelve Federal Home Loan Banks. FHLMC issues
Participation Certificates ("PC's"), which represent interests in mortgages
from FHLMC's national portfolio. FHLMC guarantees the timely payment of
interest and ultimate collection of principal.
The Federal National Mortgage Association ("FNMA") is a U.S.
Government sponsored corporation owned entirely by private stockholders. It is
subject to general regulation by the Secretary of Housing and Urban
Development. FNMA purchases residential mortgages from a list of approved
seller/servicers which include state and federally-chartered savings and loan
credit unions and mortgage bankers. Pass-through securities issued by FNMA are
guaranteed as to timely payment of principal and interest by FNMA.
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The principal guarantor of mortgage-backed securities is the
Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA"). GNMA is a wholly-owned U.S.
Government corporation within the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
GNMA is authorized to guarantee, with the full faith and credit of the U.S
Government, the timely payment of principal and interest on securities issued
by approved institutions and backed by pools of FHA-insured or VA-guaranteed
mortgages.
Commercial banks, savings and loan institutions, private
mortgage insurance companies, mortgage bankers and other secondary market
issuers also create pass-through pools of conventional residential mortgage
loans. Pools created by such non-governmental issuers generally offer a higher
rate of interest than government and government-related pools because there
are no direct or indirect government guarantees of payments in the former
pools. However, timely payment of interest and principal of these pools is
supported by various forms of insurance or guarantees, including individual
loan, title, pool and hazard insurance purchased by the issuer. The insurance
and guarantees are issued by governmental entities, private insurers and the
mortgage poolers. There can be no assurance that the private insurers or
mortgage poolers can meet their obligations under the policies.
The Trust expects that governmental or private entities may
create mortgage loan pools offering pass-through investments in addition to
those described above. The mortgages underlying these securities may be
alternative mortgage instruments, that is, mortgage instruments whose
principal or interest payment may vary or whose terms to maturity may be
shorter than previously customary. As new types of mortgage backed securities
are developed and offered in the market, the Trust may consider making
investments in such new types of securities.
Underlying Mortgages. Pools consist of whole mortgage loans or
participations in loans. The majority of these loans are made to purchasers of
one to four family homes. The terms and characteristics of the mortgage
instruments are generally uniform within a pool but may vary among pools. For
example, in addition to fixed-rate, fixed-term mortgages, the Intermediate
Bond and Bond Portfolios may purchase pools of variable rate mortgages
("VRM"), growing equity mortgages ("GEM"), graduated payment mortgages ("GPM")
and other types where the principal and interest payment procedures vary.
VRM's are mortgages which reset the mortgage's interest rate periodically with
changes in open market interest rates. To the extent that a Portfolio is
actually invested in VRM's, its interest income will vary with changes in the
applicable interest rate on pools of VRM's. GPM and GEM pools maintain
constant interest rates, with varying levels of principal repayment over the
life of the mortgage. These different interest and principal payment
procedures should
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not impact the Portfolios' net asset value since the prices at which these
securities are valued will reflect the payment procedures.
All poolers apply standards for qualification to local lending
institutions which originate mortgages for the pools. Poolers also establish
credit standards and underwriting criteria for individual mortgages included
in the pools. In addition, some mortgages included in pools are insured
through private mortgage insurance companies.
Average Life. The average life of pass-through pools varies
with the maturities of the underlying mortgage instruments. In addition, a
pool's term may be shortened by unscheduled or early payments of principal and
interest on the underlying mortgages. The occurrence of mortgage prepayments
is affected by factors including the level of interest rates, general economic
conditions, the location and age of the mortgage and other social and
demographic conditions.
Returns on Mortgage Backed Securities. Yields on mortgage
backed pass-through securities are typically quoted based on the maturity of
the underlying instruments and the associated average life assumption.
Reinvestment of prepayments may occur at higher or lower
interest rates than the original investment, thus affecting the yields of the
Portfolios. The compounding effect from reinvestments of monthly payments
received by the Portfolios will increase their respective yields to
shareholders, compared to bonds that pay interest semi-annually.
Municipal Securities
As stated in the Prospectuses, the Portfolios may invest in
municipal securities including general obligation securities, revenue
securities, notes, and moral obligation bonds, which are normally issued by
special purpose authorities ("Municipal Securities"). There are, of course,
variations in the quality of Municipal Securities, both within a particular
classification and between classifications, and the yields on Municipal
Securities depend in part on a variety of factors, including general market
conditions, the financial condition of the issuer, general conditions of the
municipal bond market, the size of a particular offering, the maturity of the
obligation and the rating of the issue. The ratings of Municipal Securities by
Rating Agencies represent their opinions as to the quality of Municipal
Securities. It should be emphasized, however, that ratings are general and are
not absolute standards of quality, and Municipal Securities with the same
maturity, interest rate and rating may have different yields while Municipal
Securities with the same maturity and interest rate with different ratings
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may have the same yield. Subsequent to its purchase by a Portfolio, a
Municipal Security may cease to be rated or its rating may be reduced below
the minimum rating required for purchase by the Portfolio. The Adviser will
consider such an event in determining whether the Portfolio should continue to
hold the obligation.
The payment of principal and interest on most Municipal
Securities purchased by the Portfolios will depend upon the ability of the
issuers to meet their obligations. The District of Columbia, each state, each
possession and territory of the United States, each of their political
subdivisions, agencies, instrumentalities and authorities and each state
agency of which a state is a member is a separate "issuer" as that term is
used in this Additional Statement and in the Prospectuses. The
non-governmental user of facilities financed by a private activity bond is
also considered to be an "issuer." An issuer's obligations under its Municipal
Securities are subject to the provisions of bankruptcy, insolvency, and other
laws affecting the rights or remedies of creditors, such as the Federal
Bankruptcy Code, and laws, if any, which may be enacted by Federal or state
legislatures extending the time for payment of principal or interest, or both,
or imposing other constraints upon enforcement of such obligations or upon the
ability of municipalities to levy taxes. The power or ability of an issuer to
meet its obligations for the payment of interest or principal of its Municipal
Securities may be materially adversely affected by litigation or other
conditions.
Certain of the Municipal Securities held by the Portfolios may
be insured at the time of issuance as to the timely payment of principal and
interest. The insurance policies will usually be obtained by the issuer of the
Municipal Securities at the time of original issuance. In the event that the
issuer defaults with respect to interest or principal payments, the insurer
will be notified and will be required to make payment to the bondholders.
There is, however, no guarantee that the insurer will meet its obligations. In
addition, such insurance will not protect against market fluctuations caused
by changes in interest rates and other factors.
Stand-By Commitments
Each Portfolio may acquire "stand-by commitments" with respect
to Municipal Securities it holds. Under a stand-by commitment, a dealer agrees
to purchase, at the Portfolio's option specified Municipal Securities at a
specified price. Stand-by commitments may be exercisable by the Portfolio at
any time before the maturity of the underlying Municipal Securities and may be
sold, transferred or assigned only with the instruments involved.
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The Portfolios expect that stand-by commitments will generally
be available without the payment of any direct or indirect consideration.
However, if necessary or advisable, the Portfolios may pay for a stand-by
commitment either separately in cash or by paying a higher price for Municipal
Securities which are acquired subject to the commitment (thus reducing the
yield to maturity otherwise available for the same securities). A Portfolio
will not acquire a stand-by commitment unless immediately after the
acquisition, with respect to 75% of its assets not more than 5% of its total
assets will be invested in instruments subject to a demand feature, including
stand-by commitments, with the same institution.
The Portfolios intend to enter into stand-by commitments only
with dealers, banks and broker-dealers which, in the Adviser's opinion,
present minimal credit risks. A Portfolio's reliance upon the credit of these
dealers, banks and broker-dealers will be secured by the value of the
underlying Municipal Securities that are subject to the commitment. Thus, the
risk of loss to the Portfolios in connection with a "stand-by commitment" will
not be qualitatively different from the risk of loss faced by a person that is
holding securities pending settlement after having agreed to sell the
securities in the ordinary course of business.
The Portfolios will acquire stand-by commitments solely to
facilitate portfolio liquidity and do not intend to exercise their rights
thereunder for trading purposes. The acquisition of a stand-by commitment will
not affect the valuation or assumed maturity of the underlying Municipal
Securities which will continue to be valued in accordance with the amortized
cost method. The actual stand-by commitment will be valued at zero in
determining net asset value. Where a Portfolio pays directly or indirectly for
a stand-by commitment, its cost will be reflected as an unrealized loss for
the period during which the commitment is held and will be reflected in
realized gain or loss when the commitment is exercised or expires.
Additional Investment Limitations
In addition to the investment limitations disclosed in the
Prospectuses, the Portfolios are subject to the following investment
limitations which may not be changed without approval of the holders of the
majority of the outstanding shares of the affected Portfolio (as defined under
"Description of Shares" below).
None of the Portfolios may:
1. Purchase or sell real estate, except that each
Portfolio may purchase securities of issuers which deal in real
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estate and may purchase securities which are secured by interests
in real estate.
2. Acquire any other investment company or investment company
security except in connection with a merger, consolidation, reorganization or
acquisition of assets or where otherwise permitted by the 1940 Act.
3. Act as an underwriter of securities within the meaning of
the Securities Act of 1933 except insofar as a Portfolio might be deemed to be
an underwriter upon the disposition of portfolio securities acquired within
the limitation on purchases of restricted securities and except to the extent
that the purchase of obligations directly from the issuer thereof in
accordance with the Portfolio's investment objective, policies and limitations
may be deemed to be underwriting.
4. Write or sell put options, call options, straddles, spreads,
or any combination thereof, except for transactions in options on securities
or indices of securities, futures contracts and options on futures contracts,
and in the case of the Short Bond Portfolio, similar investments.
5. Purchase securities on margin, make short sales of
securities or maintain a short position, except that (a) this investment
limitation shall not apply to a Portfolio's transactions in futures contracts
and related options, (b) with respect to the Short Bond Portfolio, this
investment limitation shall not apply to the Portfolio's transactions in
options on securities or indices of securities and similar instruments, and
(c) each Portfolio may obtain short-term credit as may be necessary for the
clearance of purchases and sales of portfolio securities.
6. Purchase securities of companies for the purpose
of exercising control.
7. Purchase or sell commodity contracts, or invest in oil, gas
or mineral exploration or development programs, except that (a) the
Intermediate Bond and Bond Portfolios may, to the extent appropriate to their
respective investment objectives, purchase publicly traded securities of
companies engaging in whole or in part in such activities and may enter into
futures contracts and related options, and (b) the Short Bond Portfolio may,
to the extent appropriate to its investment objective, purchase publicly
traded securities of companies engaging in whole or in part in such activities
and may enter into transactions in options on securities or indices of
securities, futures contracts, options on futures contracts and similar
instruments.
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In order to permit the sale of a Portfolio's shares in certain
states, the Trust may make commitments with respect to a Portfolio more
restrictive than the investment policies and limitations described above and
in its Prospectuses. Should the Trust determine that any such commitment is no
longer in the best interests of a particular Portfolio, it will revoke the
commitment by terminating sales of the Portfolio's shares in the state
involved and, in the case of investors in Texas, give notice of such action.
As of the date of this Additional Statement, the Trust has made no such
commitments.
NET ASSET VALUE
"Assets which belong to" a Portfolio consist of the
consideration received upon the issuance of shares of the Portfolio together
with all income, earnings, profits and proceeds derived from the investment
thereof, including any proceeds from the sale of such investments, any funds
or payments derived from any reinvestment of such proceeds, and a portion of
any general assets of the Trust not belonging to a particular investment
portfolio. Assets belonging to a Portfolio are charged with the direct
liabilities of the Trust which are normally allocated in proportion to the
relative net asset values of all of the Trust's investment portfolios at the
time of allocation. Subject to the provisions of the Declaration of Trust,
determinations by the Board of Trustees as to the direct and allocable
liabilities, and the allocable portion of any general assets, with respect to
a Portfolio are conclusive.
ADDITIONAL PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION INFORMATION
Shares of the Portfolios are offered and sold on a continuous
basis by the Trust's sponsors and Co-Distributors, FoM and Essex, acting as
agent. As described in their Prospectuses, Class I shares of the Portfolios
are sold primarily to NBD and its affiliated and correspondent banks acting on
behalf of their respective customers. Class A shares of the Portfolios are
sold to the public ("Investors") primarily through financial institutions such
as banks, brokers and dealers. The Co-Distributors may be entitled to the
payment of a sales charge on the sale of Class A shares of the Portfolios as
described in the Prospectuses.
An illustration of the computation of the public offering price
per Class A share of the Portfolios, based on the value of the Portfolios'
total net assets and total number of shares outstanding on March 15, 1996,
is as follows:
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TABLE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Intermediate Short
Bond Bond Bond
Portfolio Portfolio Portfolio
--------------- --------------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net Assets .................... $ 395,996,370 $ 508,392,506 $ 161,880,880
--------------- --------------- ---------------
Number of Shares Outstanding .. 38,923,097 50,172,782 15,976,543
=============== =============== ===============
Net Asset Value Per Share ..... $ 10.17 $ 10.13 $ 10.13
--------------- --------------- ---------------
Sales Charge, 4.75% of
offering price (4.99%
of net asset value per
share) of Intermediate Bond
and Bond Portfolios and 3.00%
of offering price (3.099% of
net asset value per share of
Short Bond Portfolio .......... $ .51 $ .51 $ .31
--------------- --------------- ---------------
Offering Price to Public ...... $ 10.68 $ 10.64 $ 10.44
=============== =============== ===============
</TABLE>
Under the 1940 Act, the Trust may suspend the right of
redemption or postpone the date of payment for shares during any period when:
(a) trading on the New York Stock Exchange (the "Exchange") is restricted by
applicable rules and regulations of the SEC; (b) the Exchange is closed for
other than customary weekend and holiday closings; (c) the SEC has by order
permitted such suspension; or (d) an emergency exists as determined by the
SEC. (The Trust may also suspend or postpone the recordation of the transfer
of shares upon the occurrence of any of the foregoing conditions.)
In addition to the situations described in the Prospectuses
under "Redemption of Shares," the Trust may redeem shares involuntarily to
reimburse the Portfolios for any loss sustained by reason of the failure of a
shareholder to make full payment for shares purchased by the shareholder or to
collect any charge relating to a transaction effected for the benefit of a
shareholder which is applicable to Portfolio shares as provided in the
Prospectuses from time to time.
The Trust normally redeems shares for cash. However, the
Trustees can determine that conditions exist making cash payments undesirable.
If they should so determine, redemption payments could be made in securities
valued at the value used in determining net asset value. There may be
brokerage and other costs incurred by the redeeming shareholder in selling
such securities. The Trust has elected to be covered by Rule 18f-1 under the
1940 Act, pursuant to which the Trust is obligated to redeem shares solely in
cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of net asset value during any 90-day
period for any one shareholder.
Total sales charges paid by shareholders of the Intermediate
Bond, Bond and Short Bond Portfolios for the fiscal
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year ended December 31, 1995 were $7,877, $30,433 and $2,848, respectively.
Total sales charges paid by shareholders of the Intermediate Bond, Bond and
Short Bond Portfolios for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994 were
$41,775, $203,760 and $0, respectively. Total sales charges paid by
shareholders of the Intermediate Bond and Bond Portfolios for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1993 were $391,744 and $1,215,391, respectively.
DESCRIPTION OF SHARES
The Trust is an unincorporated business trust organized under
Massachusetts law on April 21, 1987. The Trust's Declaration of Trust, which
was amended and restated as of May 1, 1992, authorizes the Board of Trustees
to divide shares into two or more series, each series relating to a separate
portfolio of investments, and divide the shares of any series into two or more
classes. The number of shares of each series and/or of a class within each
series shall be unlimited. The Trust does not intend to issue share
certificates. Pursuant to such authority, the Board of Trustees has authorized
the issuance of an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest in the
Trust representing interests in the Portfolios. The shares of each Portfolio
are offered in two separate classes: Class I and Class A.
In the event of a liquidation or dissolution of the Trust or an
individual Portfolio, shareholders of a particular Portfolio would be entitled
to receive the assets available for distribution belonging to such Portfolio.
If there are any assets, income, earnings, proceeds, funds or payments, which
are not readily identifiable as belonging to any particular Portfolio, the
Trustees shall allocate them among any one or more of the Portfolios as they,
in their sole discretion, deem fair and equitable.
Rule 18f-2 under the 1940 Act provides that any matter required
to be submitted to the holders of the outstanding voting securities of an
investment company such as the Trust shall not be deemed to have been
effectively acted upon unless approved by the holders of a majority of the
outstanding shares of each Portfolio affected by the matter. A Portfolio is
affected by a matter unless it is clear that the interests of each Portfolio
in the matter are substantially identical or that the matter does not affect
any interest of the Portfolio. Under the Rule, the approval of an investment
advisory agreement or any change in a fundamental investment policy would be
effectively acted upon with respect to a Portfolio only if approved by a
majority of the outstanding shares of such Portfolio. However, the Rule also
provides that the ratification of the appointment of independent accountants,
the approval of principal underwriting contracts and the election of Trustees
may be effectively acted upon by shareholders of the Trust voting together in
the aggregate without regard to particular Portfolios.
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When used in the Prospectuses or in this Additional Statement,
a "majority" of shareholders means, with respect to the approval of an
investment advisory agreement, a distribution plan or a change in a
fundamental investment policy, the vote of the lesser of (1) 67% of the shares
of the Trust or the applicable Portfolio present at a meeting if the holders
of more than 50% of the outstanding shares are present in person or by proxy,
or (2) more than 50% of the outstanding shares of the Trust or the applicable
portfolio.
As of March 29, 1996, Trussal & Co., a nominee of NBD's
Trust Division, 900 Tower Drive, 10th Floor, Troy, Michigan 48098, held of
record 97.00%, 94.06% and 99.55% of the outstanding shares of the
Intermediate Bond, Bond and Short Bond Portfolios, respectively. The Trustees
and officers of the Trust, as a group, owned less than 1% of the outstanding
shares of the Portfolios. Furthermore, as of March 29, 1996, the following
persons may have beneficially owned 5% or more of the outstanding shares of
the Portfolios:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Percent of
Outstanding
Number of Shares Shares
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<S> <C> <C>
Bond Portfolio
Henry Ford Investment Management 9,504,320 17.88%
Account
600 Fisher Building
Detroit, MI 48202
Short Bond Portfolio
Comprehensive Health System, Inc. 4,058,447 25.25%
6500 John C. Lodge
Detroit, MI 48202
Kresge Foundation 3,551,158 22.10%
3215 W. Big Beaver
P.O. Box 3151
Troy, MI 48007-3151
</TABLE>
To the Trust's knowledge, there were no persons who
beneficially owned 5% or more of the outstanding shares of the Intermediate
Bond Portfolio as of March 29, 1996.
When issued for payment as described in the Portfolios'
Prospectuses and this Additional Statement, shares of the Portfolios will be
fully paid and non-assessable by the Trust.
The Declaration of Trust provides that the Trustees, officers,
employees and agents of the Trust will not be liable to
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the Trust or to a shareholder, nor will any such person be liable to any third
party in connection with the affairs of the Trust, except as such liability
may arise from his or its own bad faith, willful misfeasance, gross
negligence, or reckless disregard of duties. It also provides that all third
parties shall look solely to the Trust property for satisfaction of claims
arising in connection with the affairs of the Trust. With the exceptions
stated, the Declaration of Trust provides that a Trustee, officer, employee or
agent is entitled to be indemnified against all liability in connection with
the affairs of the Trust.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING TAXES
Taxes In General
The following summarizes certain additional tax considerations
generally affecting the Portfolios and their shareholders that are not
described in the Prospectuses. No attempt is made to present a detailed
explanation of the tax treatment of the Portfolios or their shareholders, and
the discussion here and in the Prospectuses are not intended as a substitute
for careful tax planning and is based on tax laws and regulations which are in
effect on the date hereof; such laws and regulations may be changed by
legislative or administrative action. Investors are advised to consult their
tax advisers with specific reference to their own tax situations.
Each Portfolio is treated as a separate corporate entity under
the Code and intends to qualify as a regulated investment company. In order to
so qualify, a Portfolio must satisfy, in addition to the distribution
requirement described in the Prospectuses, certain requirements with respect
to the source of its income for a taxable year. At least 90% of the gross
income of a Portfolio must be derived from dividends, interest, payments with
respect to securities loans, gains from the sale or other disposition of
stocks, securities or foreign currencies, and other income (including but not
limited to gains from options, futures, or forward contracts) derived with
respect to the Portfolio's business of investing in such stock, securities or
currencies. The Treasury Department may by regulation exclude from qualifying
income foreign currency gains which are not directly related to the
Portfolio's principal business of investing in stock or securities, or options
and futures with respect to stock or securities. Any income derived by a
Portfolio from a partnership or trust is treated as derived with respect to
the Portfolio's business of investing in stock, securities or currencies only
to the extent that such income is attributable to items of income which would
have been qualifying income if realized by the Portfolio in the same manner as
by the partnership or trust.
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Another requirement for qualification as a regulated investment
company under the Code is that less than 30% of a Portfolio's gross income for
a taxable year must be derived from gains realized on the sale or other
disposition of the following investments held for less than three months: (1)
stock and securities (as defined in Section 2(a)(36) of the 1940 Act); (2)
options, futures and forward contracts other than those on foreign currencies;
and (3) foreign currencies (and options, futures and forward contracts on
foreign currencies) that are not directly related to a Portfolio's principal
business of investing in stock and securities (and options and futures with
respect to stocks and securities). Interest (including original issue discount
and accrued market discount) received by a Portfolio upon maturity or
disposition of a security held for less than three months will not be treated
as gross income derived from the sale or other disposition of such security
within the meaning of this requirement. However, any other income which is
attributable to realized market appreciation will be treated as gross income
from the sale or other disposition of securities for this purpose.
Each Portfolio will designate any distribution of long term
capital gains as a capital gain dividend in a written notice mailed to
shareholders within 60 days after the close of the Portfolio's taxable year.
Shareholders should note that, upon the sale or exchange of Portfolio shares,
if the shareholder has not held such shares for at least six months, any loss
on the sale or exchange of those shares will be treated as long term capital
loss to the extent of the capital gain dividends received with respect to the
shares.
Ordinary income of individuals is taxable at a maximum nominal
rate of 39.6%, however, because of limitations on itemized deductions
otherwise allowable and the phase-out of personal exemptions, the maximum
effective marginal rate of tax for some taxpayers may be higher. An
individual's long term capital gains are taxable at a maximum nominal rate of
28%. For corporations, long term capital gains and ordinary income are both
taxable at a maximum nominal rate of 35% (or at a maximum effective marginal
rate of 39% in the case of corporations having taxable income between $100,000
and $335,000).
A 4% nondeductible excise tax is imposed on regulated
investment companies that fail to currently distribute an amount equal to
specified percentages of their ordinary taxable income and capital gain net
income (excess of capital gains over capital losses). Each Portfolio intends
to make sufficient distributions or deemed distributions of its ordinary
taxable income and any capital gain net income prior to the end of each
calendar year to avoid liability for this excise tax.
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If for any taxable year a Portfolio does not qualify for the
special federal income tax treatment afforded regulated investment companies,
all of its taxable income will be subject to federal income tax at regular
corporate rates (without any deduction for distributions to its shareholders).
In such event, dividend distributions (whether or not derived from interest on
Municipal Securities) would be taxable as ordinary income to shareholders to
the extent of the Portfolio's current and accumulated earnings and profits and
would be eligible for the dividends received deduction for corporations.
Each Portfolio may be required in certain cases to withhold and
remit to the U.S. Treasury 31% of taxable dividends or gross proceeds realized
upon sale paid to shareholders who have failed to provide a correct tax
identification number in the manner required, who are subject to withholding
by the Internal Revenue Service for failure properly to include on their
return payments of taxable interest or dividends, or who have failed to
certify to the Portfolio that they are not subject to backup withholding when
required to do so or that they are "exempt recipients."
Depending upon the extent of the Portfolios' activities in
states and localities in which their offices are maintained, in which their
agents or independent contractors are located or in which they are otherwise
deemed to be conducting business, the Portfolios may be subject to the tax
laws of such states or localities. In addition, in those states and localities
which have income tax laws, the treatment of the Portfolios and their
shareholders under such laws may differ from their treatment under federal
income tax laws.
MANAGEMENT
Trustees and Officers of the Trust
The Trustees and executive officers of the Trust and their
principal occupations for the last five years are set forth in the
Prospectuses. Each Trustee has an address at The Woodward Funds, c/o NBD Bank,
611 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48226.
Effective May 1, 1995, each Trustee receives from the Trust and
The Woodward Variable Annuity Fund a total annual fee of $17,000 and a fee of
$2,000 for each Board of Trustees meeting attended. The Chairman is entitled
to additional compensation of $4,250 per year for his services to the Trusts
in that capacity. These fees are allocated among the investment portfolios of
the Trust and The Woodward Variable Annuity Fund based on their relative net
assets. All Trustees are reimbursed for out of pocket expenses incurred in
connection with attendance at
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meetings. Drinker Biddle & Reath, of which Mr. McConnel is a
partner, receives legal fees as counsel to the Trusts.
The following table summarizes the compensation for each of the
Trustees for the Trust's fiscal year ending December 31, 1995:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(3)
Total
Compensation
(2) From Fund and
Aggregate Fund Complex**
(1) Compensation Paid to Board
Name of Board Member from Fund* Member
- ------------------------------ ------------------- -------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Will M. Caldwell, Trustee $21,250 $21,250(2)+
Nicholas J. DeGrazia, Trustee $21,250 $21,250(2)+
John P. Gould, Trustee *** $30,000(4)+
Earl I. Heenan, Jr., $24,437.50 $24,437.50(2)+
Chairman and President++
Marilyn McCoy, Trustee *** $30,000(4)+
Julius L. Pallone, Trustee++ $21,250 $21,250(2)+
Donald G. Sutherland, Trustee++ $21,250 $21,250(2)+
Donald L. Tuttle, Trustee++ $21,250 $21,250(2)+
Eugene C. Yehle, Trustee $21,250 $21,250(2)+
and Treasurer
<FN>
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* Amount does not include reimbursed expenses for attending Board meeting,
which are estimated to be approximately $350 for all Trustees as a group.
** The Fund Complex consists of the Trust, Woodward Variable Annuity Fund,
Prairie Funds, Prairie Institutional Funds, Prairie Intermediate Bond Fund and
Prairie Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.
*** Mr. Gould and Mrs. McCoy were not trustees of the Trust during the fiscal
year ended December 31, 1995.
+ Total number of other investment companies within the Fund Complex from
which the Trustee receives compensation for serving as a trustee.
++ Deferred compensation in the amounts of $24,437.50, $21,500, $21,500 and
$21,500 accrued during The Woodward Funds' fiscal year ended December 31,
1995 for Earl I. Heenan, Jr., Julius L. Pallone, Donald G. Sutherland and
Donald L. Tuttle, respectively.
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Investment Adviser
Information about NBD and its duties and compensation as
Adviser is contained in the Prospectuses. For the fiscal years ended December
31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, the Trust paid NBD
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fees for advisory services as follows: (i) $2,650,418, $2,718,286 and
$2,127,982 with respect to the Intermediate Bond Portfolio; (ii) $3,121,267,
$3,200,907 and $2,588,697 with respect to the Bond Portfolio. For the fiscal
year ended December 31, 1995 and the fiscal period from September 17, 1994
(commencement of operations) through December 31, 1994, the Trust paid NBD
fees for advisory services aggregating $650,298 and $112,091, respectively, on
behalf of the Short Bond Portfolio. For the same periods, NBD reimbursed the
Short Bond Portfolio in the amount of $65,761 and $32,000, respectively, for
certain other expenses.
NBD's own investment portfolio may include bank certificates of
deposit, bankers' acceptances, and corporate debt obligations, any of which
may also be purchased by the Trust. Joint purchase of investments for the
Trust and for NBD's own investment portfolio will not be made. NBD's
Commercial Banking Department may have deposit, loan and other commercial
banking relationships with issuers of securities purchased by the Trust,
including outstanding loans to such issuers which may be repaid in whole or in
part with the proceeds of securities purchased by the Trust.
Investment decisions for the Trust and other fiduciary accounts
are made by NBD's Trust Investment Division solely from the standpoint of the
independent interest of the Trust and such other fiduciary accounts. NBD's
Trust Investment Division performs independent analyses of publicly available
information, the results of which are not made publicly available. In making
investment decisions for the Trust, personnel of NBD's Trust Investment
Division do not obtain information from any other division or department of
NBD or otherwise, which is not publicly available. NBD's Trust Investment
Division executes transactions for the Trust only with unaffiliated dealers
but such dealers may be customers of other divisions of NBD. NBD may make bulk
purchases of securities for the Trust and for other customer accounts (but not
for its own investment portfolio), in which case the Trust will be charged a
pro rata share of the transaction costs incurred in making the bulk purchase.
See "Investment Objectives, Policies and Risk Factors - Portfolio
Transactions" above.
NBD has agreed as Adviser that it will reimburse the Trust such
portions of its fees as may be required to satisfy any expense limitations
imposed by state securities laws or other applicable laws. Restrictive
limitations may be imposed on the Trust as a result of changes in current
state laws and regulations in those states where the Trust has qualified its
shares, or by a decision of the Trustees to qualify the shares in other states
having restrictive expense limitations. To the Trust's knowledge, of the
expense limitations in effect on the date of this Additional Statement none is
more restrictive than
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two and one-half percent (2-1/2%) of the first $30 million of a Portfolio's
average annual net assets, two percent (2%) of the next $70 million of the
average annual net assets and one and one-half percent (1-1/2%) of the
remaining average annual net assets.
Under the terms of the Advisory Agreement, NBD is obligated to
manage the investment of each Portfolio's assets in accordance with applicable
laws and regulations, including, to the extent applicable, the regulations and
rulings of the U.S. Comptroller of the Currency relating to fiduciary powers
of national banks. These regulations provide, in general, that assets managed
by a national bank as fiduciary may not be invested in stock or obligations
of, or property acquired from, the bank, its affiliates or their directors,
officers or employees, and further provide that fiduciary assets may not be
sold or transferred, by loan or otherwise, to the bank or persons connected
with the bank as described above.
NBD will not accept Trust shares as collateral for a loan which
is for the purpose of purchasing Trust shares, and will not make loans to the
Trust. Inadvertent overdrafts of the Trust's account with the Custodian
occasioned by clerical error or by failure of a shareholder to provide
available funds in connection with the purchase of shares will not be deemed
to be the making of a loan to the Trust by NBD.
Under the Advisory Agreement, NBD is not liable for any error
of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by the Trust in
connection with the performance of such Agreement, except a loss resulting
from a breach of fiduciary duty with respect to the receipt of compensation
for services or a loss resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross
negligence on the part of NBD in the performance of its duties or from its
reckless disregard of its duties and obligations under the Agreement.
Shareholder Servicing Plan
As stated in the Prospectus for Class A shares of the
Portfolios, the Trust may enter into Servicing Agreements with Shareholder
Servicing Agents which may include NBD and its affiliates. The Servicing
Agreements provide that the Shareholder Servicing Agents will render
shareholder administrative support services to their customers who are the
beneficial owners of Class A shares in consideration for the Portfolios'
payment of up to .25% (on an annualized basis) of the average daily net asset
value of Class A shares beneficially owned by such customers and held by the
Shareholder Servicing Agents and, at the Trust's option, it may reimburse the
Shareholder Servicing Agents' out-of-pocket expenses. Such services may
include: (i) processing dividend and distribution
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payments from a Portfolio; (ii) providing information periodically to
customers showing their share positions; (iii) arranging for bank wires; (iv)
responding to customer inquiries; (v) providing subaccounting with respect to
shares beneficially owned by customers or the information necessary for such
subaccounting; (vi) forwarding shareholder communications; (vii) processing
share exchange and redemption requests from customers; (viii) assisting
customers in changing dividend options, account designations and addresses;
and (ix) other similar services requested by the Trust. Banks acting as
Shareholder Servicing Agents are prohibited from engaging in any activity
primarily intended to result in the sale of Class A shares. However,
Shareholder Servicing Agents other than banks may be requested to provide
marketing assistance (e.g., forwarding sales literature and advertising to
their customers) in connection with the distribution of Portfolio shares.
The Board of Trustees reviews, at least quarterly, a written
report of the amounts expended in connection with the Trust's arrangements
with Shareholder Servicing Agents and the purposes for which the expenditures
were made. In addition, such arrangements are approved annually by a majority
of the Trustees, including a majority of the Trustees who are not "interested
persons" of the Trust as defined in the 1940 Act and have no direct or
indirect financial interest in such arrangements (the "Disinterested
Trustees").
Any material amendment to the Trust's arrangements with
Shareholder Servicing Agents under the Shareholder Servicing Agreements must
be approved by a majority of the Board of Trustees (including a majority of
the Disinterested Trustees).
Custodian and Transfer Agent
As Custodian and as Transfer Agent for the Trust, NBD (i)
maintains a separate account or accounts in the name of each Portfolio, (ii)
collects and makes disbursements of money on behalf of each Portfolio, (iii)
issues and redeems shares of each Portfolio, (iv) collects and receives all
income and other payments and distributions on account of the portfolio
securities of each Portfolio, (v) addresses and mails all communications by
the Trust to its shareholders, including reports to shareholders, dividend and
distribution notices and proxy materials for any meeting of shareholders, (vi)
maintains shareholder accounts, (vii) makes periodic reports to the Trust's
Board of Trustees concerning the Trust's operations, and (viii) maintains
on-line computer capability for determining the status of shareholder
accounts.
For its services as Custodian, NBD is entitled to receive from
the Portfolios at the following annual rates based on the aggregate market
value of such Portfolios' portfolio
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securities, held as Custodian: .03% of the first $20 million; .025% of the
next $20 million; .02% of the next $20 million; .015% of the next $40 million;
.0125% of the next $200 million; and .01% of the balance over $300,000,000.
NBD will receive an annual account fee of $1,000 and $1.54 per month per asset
held in each of these Portfolios. In addition, NBD, as Custodian, is entitled
to receive $50 for each cash statement and inventory statement and $13 for
each pass-through certificate payment, $35 for each option transaction
requiring escrow receipts and $20 for all other security transactions.
For its services as Transfer Agent, NBD is entitled to receive
a minimum annual fee from each Portfolio of $11,000, $15 annually per account
in the Intermediate Bond, Bond and Short Bond Portfolios for the preparation
of statements of account, and $1.00 for each confirmation of purchase and
redemption transactions. Charges for providing computer equipment and
maintaining a computerized investment system are expected to approximate $350
per month for each Portfolio.
Sponsors and Co-Distributors
The Trust's shares are offered on a continuous basis through
FoM and Essex, which act under the Distribution Agreement as sponsors and
Co-Distributors for the Trust. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995,
the Intermediate Bond, Bond and Short Bond Portfolios paid FoM for its
services a fee of $20,388, $26,762 and $5,002, respectively. For the fiscal
year ended December 31, 1994, the Intermediate Bond and Bond Portfolios paid
FoM for its services a fee of $17,302 and $20,668, respectively. For the
fiscal year ended December 31, 1993, the Intermediate Bond and Bond Portfolios
paid FoM for its services a fee of $32,525 and $39,354, respectively. For the
fiscal period from September 17, 1994 (commencement of operations) through
December 31, 1994, the Short Bond Portfolio paid FoM for its services a fee of
$377. For the fiscal years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, FoM
incurred expenses of $0 with respect to each of the Portfolios for the
printing and mailing of prospectuses to other than current shareholders. For
the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995, the Intermediate Bond, Bond and Short
Bond Portfolio paid Essex a fee for its services of $8,391, $24,725 and $163,
respectively. For the fiscal period from April 20, 1994 (date of Distribution
Agreement with Essex) through December 31, 1994, the Portfolios paid Essex a
fee for its services of $10,763, $27,439 and $537, respectively. For the
fiscal year ended December 31, 1995 and the fiscal period ended December 31,
1994, Essex incurred expenses of $0 with respect to each of the Portfolios.
Additional information concerning fees for services performed by FoM and
Essex, the review of such fees under the Trust's plan for the payment of
distribution expenses and the services provided by FoM and Essex are described
in the Prospectuses.
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As stated in the Prospectuses, the Trust's Board of Trustees is
permitted, among other things, to allocate distribution fees which are
attributable to the Class A shares in a Portfolio exclusively to such shares.
As of the date hereof, the Board of Trustees has not exercised its discretion
to make any such allocations for the current fiscal year.
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Arthur Andersen LLP, independent public accountants, 500
Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48226-3424, serve as auditors for the
Trust. The financial statements included in this Statement of Additional
Information and the financial highlights included in the Prospectuses have
been audited by Arthur Andersen LLP, as indicated in their reports with
respect thereto, and are included herein in reliance upon the authority of
said firm as experts in giving said reports.
COUNSEL
Drinker Biddle & Reath (of which Mr. McConnel, Secretary of the
Trust, is a partner), 1345 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
19107-3496, are counsel to the Trust.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON PERFORMANCE
From time to time, yield and total return of each class of
shares of each Portfolio for various periods may be quoted in advertisements,
shareholder reports or other communications to shareholders. Performance
information is generally available by calling 1-(800)688-3350.
Yield Calculations. A Portfolio's yield is calculated by
dividing the Portfolio's net investment income per share (as described below)
earned during a 30-day period by the maximum offering price per share on the
last day of the period and annualizing the result on a semi-annual basis by
adding one to the quotient, raising the sum to the power of six, subtracting
one from the result and then doubling the difference. A Portfolio's net
investment income per share earned during the period is based on the average
daily number of shares outstanding during the period entitled to receive
dividends and includes dividends and interest earned during the period minus
expenses accrued for the period, net of reimbursements. This calculation can
be expressed as follows:
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a-b 6
Yield = 2 [(----- + 1) - 1]
cd
Where: a = dividends and interest earned during the
period.
b = expenses accrued for the period (net of
reimbursements).
c = the average daily number of shares
outstanding during the period that were
entitled to receive dividends.
d = maximum offering price per share on the
last day of the period.
For the purpose of determining net investment income earned
during the period (variable "a" in the formula), dividend income on equity
securities held by a Portfolio is recognized by accruing 1/360 of the stated
dividend rate of the security each day that the security is in the portfolio.
Each Portfolio calculates interest earned on any debt obligations held in its
portfolio by computing the yield to maturity of each obligation held by it
based on the market value of the obligation (including actual accrued
interest) at the close of business on the last business day of each month, or,
with respect to obligations purchased during the month, the purchase price
(plus actual accrued interest), and dividing the result by 360 and multiplying
the quotient by the market value of the obligation (including actual accrued
interest) in order to determine the interest income on the obligation for each
day of the subsequent month that the obligation is in the portfolio. For
purposes of this calculation, it is assumed that each month contains 30 days.
The maturity of an obligation with a call provision is the next call date on
which the obligation reasonably may be expected to be called or, if none, the
maturity date. With respect to debt obligations purchased at a discount or
premium, the formula generally calls for amortization of the discount or
premium. The amortization schedule will be adjusted monthly to reflect changes
in the market values of such debt obligations.
Undeclared earned income may be subtracted from the maximum
offering price per share (variable "d" in the formula). Undeclared earned
income is the net investment income which, at the end of the 30-day base
period, has not been declared as a dividend, but is reasonably expected to be
and is declared as a dividend shortly thereafter.
For the 30-day period ended December 31, 1995, the yields,
calculated as set forth above, of the Intermediate Bond,
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Bond and Short Bond Portfolios were 5.51%, 5.86% and 5.24%, (taking into
account the deduction of the maximum sales charge) and 5.79%, 6.16% and 5.40%
(without taking into account the deduction of the maximum applicable sales
charge).
Total Return Calculations. Each Portfolio computes its "average
annual total return" for a class by determining the average annual compounded
rates of return during specified periods that equate the initial amount
invested to the ending redeemable value of such investment. This is done by
dividing the ending redeemable value of a hypothetical $1,000 initial payment
by $1,000 and raising the quotient to a power equal to one divided by the
number of years (or fractional portion thereof) covered by the computation and
subtracting one from the result. This calculation can be expressed as follows:
ERV 1/n
T = [(-----) - 1]
P
Where: T = average annual total return.
ERV = ending redeemable value at the end of the
period covered by the computation of a
hypothetical $1,000 payment made at the
beginning of the period.
P = hypothetical initial payment of $1,000.
n = period covered by the computation, ex-
pressed in terms of years.
The Portfolios compute their aggregate total returns for each
class by determining the aggregate rates of return during specified periods
that likewise equate the initial amount invested to the ending redeemable
value of such investment. The formula for calculating aggregate total return
is as follows:
ERV
T = [(------ - 1)]
P
The calculations of average annual total return and aggregate
total return assume the reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain
distributions on the reinvestment dates during the period and include all
recurring fees charged to all shareholder accounts, assuming an account size
equal to the Portfolio's mean or (median) account size for any fees that vary
with the size of the account. The ending redeemable value (variable "ERV" in
each formula) is determined by assuming complete redemption of the
hypothetical investment and the
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deduction of all nonrecurring charges at the end of the period covered by the
computations. Each Portfolio's average annual total return may reflect the
deduction of the maximum sales load imposed on purchases.
The average annual total returns for the Intermediate Bond, Bond
and Short Bond Portfolios for the one year period ended December 31, 1995 (if
applicable) and the period since commencement of operations are shown below:
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<CAPTION>
Average Annual Average Annual Average Annual Average Annual
Total Return Total Return Total Return Total Return
For One Year For One Year From Inception From Inception
Ended 12/31/95 Ended 12/31/95 Through 12/31/95 Through 12/31/95
(with Deduction (without Deduc- (with Deduction (without Deduc-
of Maximum tion for Any of Maximum tion for Any
Sales Charge) Sales Charge) Sales Charge) Sales Charge)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Intermediate Bond Portfolio 13.80% 19.48% 6.65% 7.78%
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Inception: June 1, 1991
Bond Portfolio 17.86% 23.75% 8.28% 9.43%
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Inception: June 1, 1991
Short Bond Portfolio 6.77% 10.07% 5.27% 7.78%
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Inception: September 17, 1994
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The aggregate annual total returns for the Portfolios for the one
year period ended December 31, 1995 (if applicable) and the period since
commencement of operations are shown below:
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<CAPTION>
Aggregate Total Aggregate Total
Return From Return From
Inception Inception
Through 12/31/95 Through 12/31/95
(with Deduction (without Deduc-
of Maximum tion for Any
Sales Charge) Sales Charge)
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<S> <C> <C>
Intermediate Bond Portfolio 34.35% 41.05%
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Inception: June 1, 1991
Bond Portfolio 44.03% 51.22%
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Inception: June 1, 1991
Short Bond Portfolio 6.85% 10.16%
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Inception: September 17, 1994
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The Portfolios may also from time to time include in
advertisements, sales literature, communications to shareholders and other
materials ("Literature") total return figures that are not calculated
according to the formulas set forth above in order to compare more accurately
a Portfolio's performance with other measures of investment return. For
example, in comparing the Portfolios' total returns with data published by
Lipper Analytical Services, Inc., CDA Investment Technologies, Inc. or
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Weisenberger Investment Company Service, or with the performance of an index,
the Portfolios may calculate their returns for the period of time specified in
the advertisement or communication by assuming the investment of $10,000 in
shares and assuming the reinvestment date. Percentage increases are determined
by subtracting the initial value of the investment from the ending value and
by dividing the remainder by the beginning value. The Portfolios do not, for
these purposes, deduct from the initial value invested any amount representing
sales charges. The Portfolios will, however, disclose the maximum sales charge
and will also disclose that the performance data does not reflect sales
charges and that inclusion of sales charges would reduce the performance
quoted.
The Portfolios may also from time to time include discussions or
illustrations of the effects of compounding in advertisements. "Compounding"
refers to the fact that, if dividends or other distributions on a Portfolio
investment are reinvested by being paid in additional Portfolio shares, any
future income or capital appreciation of a Portfolio would increase the value,
not only of the original Portfolio investment, but also of the additional
Portfolio shares received through reinvestment. As a result, the value of the
Portfolio investment would increase more quickly than if dividends or other
distributions had been paid in cash.
The Portfolios may also include discussions or illustrations of the
potential investment goals of a prospective investor, investment management
strategies, techniques, policies or investment suitability of a Portfolio
(such as value investing, market timing, dollar cost averaging, asset
allocation, constant ratio transfer, automatic accounting rebalancing, or the
advantages and disadvantages of investing in tax-deferred and taxable
investments), economic conditions, the relationship between sectors of the
economy as a whole, various securities markets, the effects of inflation and
historical performance of various asset classes, including but not limited to,
stocks, bonds and Treasury bills. From time to time advertisements or
communications to shareholders may summarize the substance of information
contained in shareholder reports (including the investment composition of a
Portfolio), as well as the view of the Trust as to current market, economy,
trade and interest rate trends, legislative, regulatory and monetary
developments, investment strategies and related matters believed to be of
relevance to a Portfolio. The Portfolios may also include in advertisements
charts, graphs or drawings which compare the investment objective, return
potential, relative stability and/or growth possibilities of the Portfolios
and/or other mutual funds, or illustrate the potential risks and rewards of
investment in various investment vehicles, including but not limited to,
stocks, bonds, treasury bills and shares of a Portfolio. In addition,
advertisements or shareholder
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communications may include a discussion of certain attributes or benefits to
be derived by an investment in a Portfolio and/or other mutual funds,
shareholder profiles and hypothetical investor scenarios, timely information
on financial management, tax and retirement planning and investment
alternatives to certificates of deposit and other financial instruments. Such
advertisements or communicators may include symbols, headlines or other
material which highlight or summarize the information discussed in more detail
therein.
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APPENDIX A
Commercial Paper Ratings
A Standard & Poor's commercial paper rating is a current assessment
of the likelihood of timely payment of debt considered short-term in the
relevant market. The following summarizes the rating categories used by
Standard and Poor's for commercial paper:
"A-1" - Issue's degree of safety regarding timely
payment is strong. Those issues determined to possess extremely
strong safety characteristics are denoted "A-1+."
"A-2" - Issue's capacity for timely payment is
satisfactory. However, the relative degree of safety is not as
high as for issues designated "A-1."
"A-3" - Issue has an adequate capacity for timely payment. It is,
however, somewhat more vulnerable to the adverse effects of changes in
circumstances than an obligation carrying a higher designation.
"B" - Issue has only a speculative capacity for timely
payment.
"C" - Issue has a doubtful capacity for payment.
"D" - Issue is in payment default.
Moody's commercial paper ratings are opinions of the ability of
issuers to repay punctually promissory obligations not having an original
maturity in excess of 9 months. The following summarizes the rating categories
used by Moody's for commercial paper:
"Prime-1" - Issuer or related supporting institutions are
considered to have a superior capacity for repayment of short-term promissory
obligations. Prime-1 repayment capacity will normally be evidenced by the
following characteristics: leading market positions in well established
industries; high rates of return on funds employed; conservative
capitalization structures with moderate reliance on debt and ample asset
protection; broad margins in earning coverage of fixed financial charges and
high internal cash generation; and well established access to a range of
financial markets and assured sources of alternate liquidity.
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"Prime-2" - Issuer or related supporting institutions are
considered to have a strong capacity for repayment of short-term promissory
obligations. This will normally be evidenced by many of the characteristics
cited above but to a lesser degree. Earnings trends and coverage ratios, while
sound, will be more subject to variation. Capitalization characteristics,
while still appropriate, may be more affected by external conditions.
Ample alternative liquidity is maintained.
"Prime-3" - Issuer or related supporting institutions have an
acceptable capacity for repayment of short-term promissory obligations. The
effects of industry characteristics and market composition may be more
pronounced. Variability in earnings and profitability may result in changes in
the level of debt protection measurements and the requirement for relatively
high financial leverage. Adequate alternate liquidity is maintained.
"Not Prime" - Issuer does not fall within any of the Prime rating
categories.
The three rating categories of Duff & Phelps for investment grade
commercial paper and short-term debt are "D-1," "D-2" and "D-3." Duff & Phelps
employs three designations, "D- 1+," "D-1" and "D-1-," within the highest
rating category. The following summarizes the rating categories used by Duff &
Phelps for commercial paper:
"D-1+" - Debt possesses highest certainty of timely
payment. Short-term liquidity, including internal operating
factors and/or access to alternative sources of funds, is
outstanding, and safety is just below risk-free U.S. Treasury
short-term obligations.
"D-1" - Debt possesses very high certainty of timely payment.
Liquidity factors are excellent and supported by good fundamental protection
factors. Risk factors are minor.
"D-1-" - Debt possesses high certainty of timely payment. Liquidity
factors are strong and supported by good fundamental protection factors. Risk
factors are very small.
"D-2" - Debt possesses good certainty of timely payment. Liquidity
factors and company fundamentals are sound. Although ongoing funding needs may
enlarge total financing requirements, access to capital markets is good. Risk
factors are small.
"D-3" - Debt possesses satisfactory liquidity, and
other protection factors qualify issue as investment grade. Risk
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factors are larger and subject to more variation. Nevertheless,
timely payment is expected.
"D-4" - Debt possesses speculative investment characteristics.
Liquidity is not sufficient to ensure against disruption in debt service.
Operating factors and market access may be subject to a high degree of
variation.
"D-5" - Issuer has failed to meet scheduled principal and/or
interest payments.
Fitch short-term ratings apply to debt obligations that are payable
on demand or have original maturities of generally up to three years. The
following summarizes the rating categories used by Fitch for short-term
obligations:
"F-1+" - Securities possess exceptionally strong credit quality.
Issues assigned this rating are regarded as having the strongest degree of
assurance for timely payment.
"F-1" - Securities possess very strong credit quality. Issues
assigned this rating reflect an assurance of timely payment only slightly less
in degree than issues rated "F-1+."
"F-2" - Securities possess good credit quality. Issues assigned
this rating have a satisfactory degree of assurance for timely payment, but
the margin of safety is not as great as the "F-1+" and "F-1" categories.
"F-3" - Securities possess fair credit quality. Issues assigned
this rating have characteristics suggesting that the degree of assurance for
timely payment is adequate; however, near-term adverse changes could cause
these securities to be rated below investment grade.
"F-S" - Securities possess weak credit quality. Issues assigned
this rating have characteristics suggesting a minimal degree of assurance for
timely payment and are vulnerable to near-term adverse changes in financial
and economic conditions.
"D" - Securities are in actual or imminent payment
default.
Fitch may also use the symbol "LOC" with its short-term ratings to
indicate that the rating is based upon a letter of credit issued by a
commercial bank.
Thomson BankWatch short-term ratings assess the likelihood of an
untimely or incomplete payment of principal or interest of unsubordinated
instruments having a maturity of one year or less which are issued by United
States commercial banks,
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thrifts and non-bank banks; non-United States banks; and broker-dealers. The
following summarizes the ratings used by Thomson BankWatch:
"TBW-1" - This designation represents Thomson BankWatch's highest
rating category and indicates a very high degree of likelihood that principal
and interest will be paid on a timely basis.
"TBW-2" - This designation indicates that while the degree of
safety regarding timely payment of principal and interest is strong, the
relative degree of safety is not as high as for issues rated "TBW-1."
"TBW-3" - This designation represents the lowest investment grade
category and indicates that while the debt is more susceptible to adverse
developments (both internal and external) than obligations with higher
ratings, capacity to service principal and interest in a timely fashion is
considered adequate.
"TBW-4" - This designation indicates that the debt is regarded as
non-investment grade and therefore speculative.
IBCA assesses the investment quality of unsecured debt with an
original maturity of less than one year which is issued by bank holding
companies and their principal bank subsidiaries. The following summarizes the
rating categories used by IBCA for short-term debt ratings:
"A1+" - Obligations supported by the highest capacity
for timely repayment.
"A1" - Obligations are supported by the highest
capacity for timely repayment.
"A2" - Obligations are supported by a satisfactory capacity for
timely repayment, although such capacity may be susceptible to adverse changes
in business, economic or financial conditions.
"A3" - Obligations are supported by a satisfactory capacity for
timely repayment. Such capacity is more susceptible to adverse changes in
business, economic or financial conditions than for obligations in higher
categories.
"B" - Obligations for which the capacity for timely repayment is
susceptible to adverse changes in business, economic or financial conditions.
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"C" - Obligations for which there is an inadequate capacity to
ensure timely repayment.
"D" - Obligations which have a high risk of default or which are
currently in default.
Corporate and Municipal Long-Term Debt Ratings
The following summarizes the ratings used by Standard & Poor's for
corporate and municipal debt:
"AAA" - This designation represents the highest rating assigned by
Standard & Poor's to a debt obligation and indicates an extremely strong
capacity to pay interest and repay principal.
"AA" - Debt is considered to have a very strong capacity to pay
interest and repay principal and differs from AAA issues only in small degree.
"A" - Debt is considered to have a strong capacity to pay interest
and repay principal although such issues are somewhat more susceptible to the
adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than debt
in higher-rated categories.
"BBB" - Debt is regarded as having an adequate capacity to pay
interest and repay principal. Whereas such issues normally exhibit adequate
protection parameters, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances
are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity to pay interest and repay
principal for debt in this category than in higher-rated categories.
"BB," "B," "CCC," "CC" and "C" - Debt is regarded, on balance, as
predominantly speculative with respect to capacity to pay interest and repay
principal in accordance with the terms of the obligation. "BB" indicates the
lowest degree of speculation and "C" the highest degree of speculation. While
such debt will likely have some quality and protective characteristics, these
are outweighed by large uncertainties or major risk exposures to adverse
conditions.
"BB" - Debt has less near-term vulnerability to default than other
speculative issues. However, it faces major ongoing uncertainties or exposure
to adverse business, financial or economic conditions which could lead to
inadequate capacity to meet timely interest and principal payments. The "BB"
rating category is also used for debt subordinated to senior debt that is
assigned an actual or implied "BBB-" rating.
"B" - Debt has a greater vulnerability to default but
currently has the capacity to meet interest payments and
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principal repayments. Adverse business, financial or economic conditions will
likely impair capacity or willingness to pay interest and repay principal. The
"B" rating category is also used for debt subordinated to senior debt that is
assigned an actual or implied "BB" or "BB-" rating.
"CCC" - Debt has a currently identifiable vulnerability to default,
and is dependent upon favorable business, financial and economic conditions to
meet timely payment of interest and repayment of principal. In the event of
adverse business, financial or economic conditions, it is not likely to have
the capacity to pay interest and repay principal. The "CCC" rating category is
also used for debt subordinated to senior debt that is assigned an actual or
implied "B" or "B-" rating.
"CC" - This rating is typically applied to debt subordinated to
senior debt that is assigned an actual or implied "CCC" rating.
"C" - This rating is typically applied to debt subordinated to
senior debt which is assigned an actual or implied "CCC-" debt rating. The "C"
rating may be used to cover a situation where a bankruptcy petition has been
filed, but debt service payments are continued.
"CI" - This rating is reserved for income bonds on which no
interest is being paid.
"D" - Debt is in payment default. This rating is used when interest
payments or principal payments are not made on the date due, even if the
applicable grace period has not expired, unless S & P believes that such
payments will be made during such grace period. "D" rating is also used upon
the filing of a bankruptcy petition if debt service payments are jeopardized.
PLUS (+) OR MINUS (-) - The ratings from "AA" through "CCC" may be
modified by the addition of a plus or minus sign to show relative standing
within the major rating categories.
"r" - This rating is attached to highlight derivative, hybrid, and
certain other obligations that S & P believes may experience high volatility
or high variability in expected returns due to non-credit risks. Examples of
such obligations are: securities whose principal or interest return is indexed
to equities, commodities, or currencies; certain swaps and options; and
interest only and principal only mortgage securities.
The following summarizes the ratings used by Moody's for corporate and
municipal long-term debt:
"Aaa" - Bonds are judged to be of the best quality.
They carry the smallest degree of investment risk and are
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generally referred to as "gilt edged." Interest payments are protected by a
large or by an exceptionally stable margin and principal is secure. While the
various protective elements are likely to change, such changes as can be
visualized are most unlikely to impair the fundamentally strong position of
such issues.
"Aa" - Bonds are judged to be of high quality by all standards.
Together with the "Aaa" group they comprise what are generally known as
high-grade bonds. They are rated lower than the best bonds because margins of
protection may not be as large as in "Aaa" securities or fluctuation of
protective elements may be of greater amplitude or there may be other elements
present which make the long-term risks appear somewhat larger than in "Aaa"
securities.
"A" - Bonds possess many favorable investment attributes and are to
be considered as upper medium-grade obligations. Factors giving security to
principal and interest are considered adequate but elements may be present
which suggest a susceptibility to impairment sometime in the future.
"Baa" - Bonds considered medium-grade obligations, i.e., they are
neither highly protected nor poorly secured. Interest payments and principal
security appear adequate for the present but certain protective elements may
be lacking or may be characteristically unreliable over any great length of
time. Such bonds lack outstanding investment characteristics and in fact have
speculative characteristics as well.
"Ba," "B," "Caa," "Ca," and "C" - Bonds that possess one of these
ratings provide questionable protection of interest and principal ("Ba"
indicates some speculative elements; "B" indicates a general lack of
characteristics of desirable investment; "Caa" represents a poor standing;
"Ca" represents obligations which are speculative in a high degree; and "C"
represents the lowest rated class of bonds). "Caa," "Ca" and "C" bonds may be
in default.
Con. (---) - Bonds for which the security depends upon the
completion of some act or the fulfillment of some condition are rated
conditionally. These are bonds secured by (a) earnings of projects under
construction, (b) earnings of projects unseasoned in operation experience, (c)
rentals which begin when facilities are completed, or (d) payments to which
some other limiting condition attaches. Parenthetical rating denotes probable
credit stature upon completion of construction or elimination of basis of
condition.
(P)... - When applied to forward delivery bonds,
indicates that the rating is provisional pending delivery of the
bonds. The rating may be revised prior to delivery if changes
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ooccur in the legal documents or the underlying credit quality of
the bonds.
The following summarizes the long-term debt ratings used by Duff &
Phelps for corporate and municipal long-term debt:
"AAA" - Debt is considered to be of the highest credit quality. The
risk factors are negligible, being only slightly more than for risk-free U.S.
Treasury debt.
"AA" - Debt is considered of high credit quality. Protection
factors are strong. Risk is modest but may vary slightly from time to time
because of economic conditions.
"A" - Debt possesses protection factors which are average but
adequate. However, risk factors are more variable and greater in periods of
economic stress.
"BBB" - Debt possesses below average protection factors but such
protection factors are still considered sufficient for prudent investment.
Considerable variability in risk is present during economic cycles.
"BB," "B," "CCC," "DD," and "DP" - Debt that possesses one of these
ratings is considered to be below investment grade. Although below investment
grade, debt rated "BB" is deemed likely to meet obligations when due. Debt
rated "B" possesses the risk that obligations will not be met when due. Debt
rated "CCC" is well below investment grade and has considerable uncertainty as
to timely payment of principal, interest or preferred dividends. Debt rated
"DD" is a defaulted debt obligation, and the rating "DP" represents preferred
stock with dividend arrearages.
To provide more detailed indications of credit quality, the "AA,"
"A," "BBB," "BB" and "B" ratings may be modified by the addition of a plus (+)
or minus (-) sign to show relative standing within these major categories.
The following summarizes the highest four ratings used by Fitch for
corporate and municipal bonds:
"AAA" - Bonds considered to be investment grade and of the highest
credit quality. The obligor has an exceptionally strong ability to pay
interest and repay principal, which is unlikely to be affected by reasonably
foreseeable events.
"AA" - Bonds considered to be investment grade and of very high
credit quality. The obligor's ability to pay interest and repay principal is
very strong, although not quite as strong as bonds rated "AAA." Because bonds
rated in the "AAA" and "AA" categories are not significantly vulnerable to
foreseeable future
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developments, short-term debt of these issuers is generally rated
"F-1+."
"A" - Bonds considered to be investment grade and of high credit
quality. The obligor's ability to pay interest and repay principal is
considered to be strong, but may be more vulnerable to adverse changes in
economic conditions and circumstances than bonds with higher ratings.
"BBB" - Bonds considered to be investment grade and of satisfactory
credit quality. The obligor's ability to pay interest and repay principal is
considered to be adequate. Adverse changes in economic conditions and
circumstances, however, are more likely to have an adverse impact on these
bonds, and therefore, impair timely payment. The likelihood that the ratings
of these bonds will fall below investment grade is higher than for bonds with
higher ratings.
"BB," "B," "CCC," "CC," "C," "DDD," "DD," and "D" Bonds that
possess one of these ratings are considered by Fitch to be speculative
investments. The ratings "BB" to "C" represent Fitch's assessment of the
likelihood of timely payment of principal and interest in accordance with the
terms of obligation for bond issues not in default. For defaulted bonds, the
rating "DDD" to "D" is an assessment of the ultimate recovery value through
reorganization or liquidation.
To provide more detailed indications of credit quality, the Fitch
ratings from and including "AA" to "C" may be modified by the addition of a
plus (+) or minus (-) sign to show relative standing within these major rating
categories.
IBCA assesses the investment quality of unsecured debt with an
original maturity of more than one year which is issued by bank holding
companies and their principal bank subsidiaries. The following summarizes the
rating categories used by IBCA for long-term debt ratings:
"AAA" - Obligations for which there is the lowest expectation of
investment risk. Capacity for timely repayment of principal and interest is
substantial such that adverse changes in business, economic or financial
conditions are unlikely to increase investment risk substantially.
"AA" - Obligations for which there is a very low expectation of
investment risk. Capacity for timely repayment of principal and interest is
substantial. Adverse changes in business, economic or financial conditions may
increase investment risk albeit not very significantly.
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"A" - Obligations for which there is a low expectation of
investment risk. Capacity for timely repayment of principal and interest is
strong, although adverse changes in business, economic or financial conditions
may lead to increased investment risk.
"BBB" - Obligations for which there is currently a low expectation
of investment risk. Capacity for timely repayment of principal and interest is
adequate, although adverse changes in business, economic or financial
conditions are more likely to lead to increased investment risk than for
obligations in other categories.
"BB," "B," "CCC," "CC," and "C" - Obligations are assigned one of
these ratings where it is considered that speculative characteristics are
present. "BB" represents the lowest degree of speculation and indicates a
possibility of investment risk developing. "C" represents the highest degree
of speculation and indicates that the obligations are currently in default.
IBCA may append a rating of plus (+) or minus (-) to a rating to
denote relative status within major rating categories.
Thomson BankWatch assesses the likelihood of an untimely repayment
of principal or interest over the term to maturity of long term debt and
preferred stock which are issued by United States commercial banks, thrifts
and non-bank banks; non-United States banks; and broker-dealers. The following
summarizes the rating categories used by Thomson BankWatch for long-term debt
ratings:
"AAA" - This designation represents the highest category assigned
by Thomson BankWatch to long-term debt and indicates that the ability to repay
principal and interest on a timely basis is extremely high.
"AA" - This designation indicates a very strong ability to repay
principal and interest on a timely basis with limited incremental risk
compared to issues rated in the highest category.
"A" - This designation indicates that the ability to repay
principal and interest is strong. Issues rated "A" could be more vulnerable to
adverse developments (both internal and external) than obligations with higher
ratings.
"BBB" - This designation represents Thomson BankWatch's
lowest investment grade category and indicates an acceptable
capacity to repay principal and interest. Issues rated "BBB"
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are, however, more vulnerable to adverse developments (both internal and
external) than obligations with higher ratings.
"BB," "B," "CCC," and "CC," - These designations are assigned by
Thomson BankWatch to non-investment grade long-term debt. Such issues are
regarded as having speculative characteristics regarding the likelihood of
timely payment of principal and interest. "BB" indicates the lowest degree of
speculation and "CC" the highest degree of speculation.
"D" - This designation indicates that the long-term
debt is in default.
PLUS (+) OR MINUS (-) - The ratings from "AAA" through "CC" may
include a plus or minus sign designation which indicates where within the
respective category the issue is placed.
Municipal Note Ratings
A Standard and Poor's rating reflects the liquidity concerns and
market access risks unique to notes due in three years or less. The following
summarizes the ratings used by Standard & Poor's Ratings Group for municipal
notes:
"SP-1" - The issuers of these municipal notes exhibit very strong
or strong capacity to pay principal and interest. Those issues determined to
possess overwhelming safety characteristics are given a plus (+) designation.
"SP-2" - The issuers of these municipal notes exhibit satisfactory
capacity to pay principal and interest.
"SP-3" - The issuers of these municipal notes exhibit speculative
capacity to pay principal and interest.
Moody's ratings for state and municipal notes and other short-term
loans are designated Moody's Investment Grade ("MIG") and variable rate demand
obligations are designated Variable Moody's Investment Grade ("VMIG"). Such
ratings recognize the differences between short-term credit risk and long-term
risk. The following summarizes the ratings by Moody's Investors Service, Inc.
for short-term notes:
"MIG-1"/"VMIG-1" - Loans bearing this designation are of the best
quality, enjoying strong protection by established cash flows, superior
liquidity support or demonstrated broad-based access to the market for
refinancing.
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"MIG-2"/"VMIG-2" - Loans bearing this designation are of high
quality, with margins of protection ample although not so large as in the
preceding group.
"MIG-3"/"VMIG-3" - Loans bearing this designation are of favorable
quality, with all security elements accounted for but lacking the undeniable
strength of the preceding grades. Liquidity and cash flow protection may be
narrow and market access for refinancing is likely to be less well
established.
"MIG-4"/"VMIG-4" - Loans bearing this designation are of adequate
quality, carrying specific risk but having protection commonly regarded as
required of an investment security and not distinctly or predominantly
speculative.
"SG" - Loans bearing this designation are of speculative quality
and lack margins of protection.
Fitch and Duff & Phelps use the short-term ratings described under
Commercial Paper Ratings for municipal notes.
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APPENDIX B
As stated in their Prospectuses, each of the Portfolios may enter
into futures contracts and related hedging purposes.
I. Interest Rate Futures Contracts
Use of Interest Rate Futures Contracts. Bond prices are established
in both the cash market and the futures market. In the cash market, bonds are
purchased and sold with payment for the full purchase price of the bond being
made in cash, generally within five business days after the trade. In the
futures market, only a contract is made to purchase or sell a bond in the
future for a set price on a certain date. Historically, the prices for bonds
established in the futures markets have tended to move generally in the
aggregate in concert with the cash market prices and have maintained fairly
predictable relationships. Accordingly, the Portfolios may use interest rate
futures as a defense, or hedge, against anticipated interest rate changes and
not for speculation. As described below, this would include the use of futures
contract sales to protect against expected increases in interest rates and
futures contract purchases to offset the impact of interest rate declines.
The Portfolios presently could accomplish a similar result to that
which they hope to achieve through the use of futures contracts by selling
bonds with long maturities and investing in bonds with short maturities when
interest rates are expected to increase, or conversely, selling short-term
bonds and investing in long-term bonds when interest rates are expected to
decline. However, because of the liquidity that is often available in the
futures market the protection is more likely to be achieved, perhaps at a
lower cost and without changing the rate of interest being earned by the
Portfolio, through using futures contracts.
Description of Interest Rate Futures Contracts. An interest rate
futures contract sale would create an obligation by a Portfolio, as seller, to
deliver the specific type of financial instrument called for in the contract
at a specific future time for a specified price. A futures contract purchase
would create an obligation by the Portfolio, as purchaser, to take delivery of
the specific type of financial instrument at a specific future time at a
specific price. The specific securities delivered or taken, respectively, at
settlement date, would not be determined until at or near that date. The
determination would be in accordance with the rules of the exchange on which
the futures contract sale or purchase was made.
Although interest rate futures contracts by their terms call for
actual delivery or acceptance of securities, in most cases the contracts are
closed out before the settlement date
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without the making or taking of delivery of securities. Closing out a futures
contract sale is effected by the Portfolio's entering into a futures contract
purchase for the same aggregate amount of the specific type of financial
instrument and the same delivery date. If the price in the sale exceeds the
price in the offsetting purchase, the Portfolio is paid the difference and
thus realizes a gain. If the offsetting purchase price exceeds the sale price,
the Portfolio pays the difference and realizes a loss. Similarly, the closing
out of a futures contract purchase is effected by the Portfolio's entering
into a futures contract sale. If the offsetting sale price exceeds the
purchase price, the Portfolio realizes a gain, and if the purchase price
exceeds the offsetting sale price, the Portfolio realizes a loss.
Interest rate futures contracts are traded in an auction
environment on the floors of several exchanges -- principally, the Chicago
Board of Trade, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the New York Futures
Exchange. The Portfolios would deal only in standardized contracts on
recognized exchanges. Each exchange guarantees performance under contract
provisions through a clearing corporation, a nonprofit organization managed
by the exchange membership.
A public market now exists in futures contracts covering various
financial instruments including long-term United States Treasury Bonds and
Notes; three-month United States Treasury Bills; and ninety-day commercial
paper. The Portfolios may trade in any futures contract for which there exists
a public market, including, without limitation, the foregoing instruments.
Examples of Futures Contract Sale. The Portfolios would engage in
an interest rate futures contract sale to maintain the income advantage from
continued holding of a long-term bond while endeavoring to avoid part or all
of the loss in market value that would otherwise accompany a decline in
long-term securities prices. Assume that the market value of a certain
security in a Portfolio tends to move in concert with the futures market
prices of long-term United States Treasury bonds ("Treasury bonds"). The
Adviser wishes to fix the current market value of this portfolio security
until some point in the future. Assume the portfolio security has a market
value of 100, and the Adviser believes that, because of an anticipated rise in
interest rates, the value will decline to 95. The Portfolio might enter into
futures contract sales of Treasury bonds for an equivalent of 98. If the
market value of the portfolio security does indeed decline from 100 to 95, the
equivalent futures market price for the Treasury bonds might also decline from
98 to 93.
In that case, the five-point loss in the market value of the
portfolio security would be offset by the five-point gain realized by closing
out the futures contract sale. Of course, the futures market price of Treasury
bonds might well decline to
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more than 93 or to less than 93 because of the imperfect correlation between
cash and futures prices mentioned below.
The Adviser could be wrong in its forecast of interest rates and
the equivalent futures market price could rise above 98. In this case, the
market value of the portfolio securities, including the portfolio security
being protected, would increase. The benefit of this increase would be reduced
by the loss realized on closing out the futures contract sale.
If interest rate levels did not change, the Portfolio in the above
example might incur a loss of 2 points (which might be reduced by an
offsetting transaction prior to the settlement date). In each transaction,
transaction expenses would also be incurred.
Examples of Futures Contract Purchase. The Portfolios would engage
in an interest rate futures contract purchase when it is not fully invested in
long-term bonds but wishes to defer for a time the purchase of long-term bonds
in light of the availability of advantageous interim investments, e.g.,
shorter-term securities whose yields are greater than those available on
long-term bonds. The Portfolio's basic motivation would be to maintain for a
time the income advantage from investing in the short-term securities; the
Portfolio would be endeavoring at the same time to eliminate the effect of all
or part of an expected increase in market price of the long-term bonds that
the Portfolio may purchase.
For example, assume that the market price of a long-term bond that
the Portfolio may purchase, currently yielding 10%, tends to move in concert
with futures market prices of Treasury bonds. The Adviser wishes to fix the
current market price (and thus 10% yield) of the long-term bond until the time
(four months away in this example) when it may purchase the bond. Assume the
long-term bond has a market price of 100, and the Adviser believes that,
because of an anticipated fall in interest rates, the price will have risen to
105 (and the yield will have dropped to about 9 1/2%) in four months. The
Portfolio might enter into futures contracts purchases of Treasury bonds for
an equivalent price of 98. At the same time, the Portfolio would assign a pool
of investments in short-term securities that are either maturing in four
months or earmarked for sale in four months, for purchase of the long-term
bond at an assumed market price of 100. Assume these short-term securities are
yielding 15%. If the market price of the long-term bond does indeed rise from
100 to 105, the equivalent futures market price for Treasury bonds might also
rise from 98 to 103. In that case, the 5-point increase in the price that the
Portfolio pays for the long-term bond would be offset by the 5-point gain
realized by closing out the futures contract purchase.
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The Adviser could be wrong in its forecast of interest rates;
long-term interest rates might rise to above 10%; and the equivalent futures
market price could fall below 98. If short-term rates at the same time fall to
10% or below, it is possible that the Portfolio would continue with its
purchase program for long-term bonds. The market price of available long-term
bonds would have decreased. The benefit of this price decrease, and thus yield
increase, will be reduced by the loss realized on closing out the futures
contract purchase.
If, however, short-term rates remained above available long-term
rates, it is possible that the Portfolio would discontinue its purchase
program for long-term bonds. The yield on short-term securities in the
portfolio, including those originally in the pool assigned to the particular
long-term bond, would remain higher than yields on long-term bonds. The
benefit of this continued incremental income will be reduced by the loss
realized on closing out the futures contract purchase.
In each transaction, expenses would also be incurred.
II. Index Futures Contracts
A bond index assigns relative values to the bonds included in the
index and the index fluctuates with changes in the market values of the bonds
included. Futures contracts are traded on organized exchanges regulated by
the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Transactions on such exchanges are
cleared through a clearing corporation, which guarantees the performance of
the parties to each contract.
The Portfolios may sell index futures contracts in order to offset
a decrease in market value of its portfolio securities that might otherwise
result from a market decline. A Portfolio may do so either to hedge the value
of its portfolio as a whole, or to protect against declines, occurring prior
to sales of securities, in the value of the securities to be sold. Conversely,
the Portfolios may purchase index futures contracts in anticipation of
purchases of securities. In a substantial majority of these transactions, the
Portfolios may purchase such securities upon termination of the long futures
position, but a long futures position may be terminated without a
corresponding purchase of securities.
In addition, the Portfolios may utilize index futures
contracts in anticipation of changes in the composition of their
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portfolio holdings. For example, in the event that a Portfolio expects to
narrow the range of industry groups represented in its holdings it may, prior
to making purchases of the actual securities, establish a long futures
position based on a more restricted index, such as an index comprised of
securities of a particular industry group. The Portfolio may also sell futures
contracts in connection with this strategy, in order to protect against the
possibility that the value of the securities to be sold as part of the
restructuring of the portfolio will decline prior to the time of sale.
The following are examples of transactions in bond index futures
(net of commissions and premiums, if any).
ANTICIPATORY PURCHASE HEDGE: Buy the Future
Hedge Objective: Protect Against Increasing Price
Portfolio Futures
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-Day Hedge is Placed-
Anticipate Buying $62,500 Buying 1 Index Futures
Bond Portfolio at 125
Value of Futures =
$62,500/Contract
-Day Hedge is Lifted-
Buy Bond Portfolio with Sell 1 Index Futures at 130
Actual Cost = $65,000 Value of Futures = $65,000/
Increase in Purchase Price = Contract
$2,500 Gain on Futures = $2,500
HEDGING A BOND PORTFOLIO: Sell the Future
Hedge Objective: Protect Against Declining
Value of the Portfolio
Factors:
Value of Stock Portfolio = $1,000,000
Value of Futures Contract = 125 x $500 = $62,500
Portfolio Beta Relative to the Index = 1.0
Portfolio Futures
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-Day Hedge is Placed-
Anticipate Selling $1,000,000 Sell 16 Index Futures at 125
Bond Portfolio Value of Futures = $1,000,000
-Day Hedge is Lifted-
Bond Portfolio-Own Buy 16 Index Futures at 120
Bond with Value = $960,000 Value of Futures = $960,000
Loss in Portfolio Value = $40,000 Gain on Futures = $40,000
If, however, the market moved in the opposite direction, that is,
market value decreased and the Portfolio had
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entered into an anticipatory purchase hedge, or market value increased and the
Portfolio had hedged its bond portfolio, the results of the Portfolio's
transactions in bond index futures would be as set forth below.
ANTICIPATORY PURCHASE HEDGE: Buy the Future
Hedge Objective: Protect Against Increasing Price
Portfolio Futures
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-Day Hedge is Placed-
Anticipate Buying $62,500 Buying 1 Index Futures at 125
Bond Portfolio Value of Futures = $62,500/
Contract
-Day Hedge is Lifted-
Buy Bond Portfolio with Sell 1 Index Futures at 120
Actual Cost - $60,000 Value of Futures = $60,000/
Decrease in Purchase Price = $2,500 Contract
Loss on Futures = $2,500
HEDGING A BOND PORTFOLIO: Sell the Future
Hedge Objective: Protect Against Declining
Value of the Portfolio
Factors:
Value of Stock Portfolio = $1,000,000
Value of Futures Contract = 125 x $500 =$62,500
Portfolio Beta Relative to the Index = 1.0
Portfolio Futures
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-Day Hedge is Placed-
Anticipate Selling $1,000,000 Sell 16 Index Futures at 125
Bond Portfolio Value of Futures = $1,000,000
-Day Hedge is Lifted-
Bond Portfolio-Own Buy 16 Index Futures at 130
Bond with Value = $1,040,000 Value of Futures = $1,040,000
Gain in Portfolio = $40,000 Loss of Futures = $40,000
III. Margin Payments
Unlike when a Portfolio purchases or sells a security, no price is
paid or received by the Portfolio upon the purchase or sale of a futures
contract. Initially, the Portfolio will be required to deposit with the broker
or in a segregated account with the Portfolio's Custodian an amount of cash or
cash equivalents, the value of which may vary but is generally equal to 10% or
less of the value of the contract. This amount is known as initial margin. The
nature of initial margin in futures transactions is different from that of
margin in security
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transactions in that futures contract margin does not involve the borrowing of
funds by the customer to finance the transactions. Rather, the initial margin
is in the nature of a performance bond or good faith deposit on the contract
which is returned to the Portfolio upon termination of the futures contract
assuming all contractual obligations have been satisfied. Subsequent payments,
called variation margin, to and from the broker, will be made on a daily basis
as the price of the underlying security or index fluctuates making the long
and short positions in the futures contract more or less valuable, a process
known as marking to the market. For example, when a Portfolio has purchased a
futures contract and the price of the contract has risen in response to a rise
in the underlying instruments, that position will have increased in value and
the Portfolio will be entitled to receive from the broker a variation margin
payment equal to that increase in value. Conversely, where a Portfolio has
purchased a futures contract and the price of the future contract has declined
in response to a decrease in the underlying instruments, the position would be
less valuable and the Portfolio would be required to make a variation margin
payment to the broker. At any time prior to expiration of the futures
contract, the Adviser may elect to close the position by taking an opposite
position, subject to the availability of a secondary market, which will
operate to terminate the Portfolio's position in the futures contract. A final
determination of variation margin is then made, additional cash is required to
be paid by or released to the Portfolio, and the Portfolio realizes a loss or
gain.
IV. Risks of Transactions in Futures Contracts
There are several risks in connection with the use of futures by a
Portfolio as a hedging device. One risk arises because of the imperfect
correlation between movements in the price of the future and movements in the
price of the securities which are the subject of the hedge. The price of the
future may move more than or less than the price of the securities being
hedged. If the price of the future moves less than the price of the securities
which are the subject of the hedge, the hedge will not be fully effective but,
if the price of the securities being hedged has moved in an unfavorable
direction, the Portfolio would be in a better position than if it had not
hedged at all. If the price of the securities being hedged has moved in a
favorable direction, this advantage will be partially offset by the loss on
the future. If the price of the future moves more than the price of the hedged
securities, the Portfolio involved will experience either a loss or gain on
the future which will not be completely offset by movements in the price of
the securities which are the subject of the hedge. To compensate for the
imperfect correlation of movements in the price of securities being hedged and
movements in the price of futures contracts, a Portfolio may buy or sell
futures contracts in a greater dollar amount than the
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dollar amount of securities being hedged if the volatility over a particular
time period of the prices of such securities has been greater than the
volatility over such time period of the future, of if otherwise deemed to be
appropriate by the Adviser. Conversely, a Portfolio may buy or sell fewer
futures contracts if the volatility over a particular time period of the
prices of the securities being hedged is less than the volatility over such
time period of the futures contract being used, or if otherwise deemed to be
appropriate by the Adviser. It is also possible that, where a Portfolio has
sold futures to hedge its portfolio against a decline in the market, the
market may advance and the value of securities held by the Portfolio may
decline. If this occurred, the Portfolio would lose money on the future and
also experience a decline in value in its portfolio securities.
Where futures are purchased to hedge against a possible increase in
the price of securities before a Portfolio is able to invest its cash (or cash
equivalents) in securities (or options) in an orderly fashion, it is possible
that the market may decline instead; if the Portfolio then concludes not to
invest in securities or options at that time because of concern as to possible
further market decline or for other reasons, the Portfolio will realize a loss
on the futures contract that is not offset by a reduction in the price of
securities purchased.
In instances involving the purchase of futures contracts by a
Portfolio, an amount of cash and cash equivalents, equal to the market value
of the futures contracts (or options), will be deposited in a segregated
account with the Portfolio's Custodian and/or in a margin account with a
broker to collateralize the position and thereby insure that the use of such
futures is unleveraged.
In addition to the possibility that there may be an imperfect
correlation, or no correlation at all, between movements in the futures and
the securities being hedged, the price of futures may not correlate perfectly
with movement in the cash market due to certain market distortions. Rather
than meeting additional margin deposit requirements, investors may close
futures contracts through off-setting transactions which could distort the
normal relationship between the cash and futures markets. Second, with respect
to financial futures contracts, the liquidity of the futures market depends on
participants entering into off-setting transactions rather than making or
taking delivery. To the extent participants decide to make or take delivery,
liquidity in the futures market could be reduced thus producing distortions.
Third, from the point of view of speculators, the deposit requirements in the
futures market are less onerous than margin requirements in the securities
market. Therefore, increased participation by speculators in the futures
market may also cause temporary price distortions. Due to the possibility of
price distortion in the futures market, and
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because of the imperfect correlation between the movements in the cash market
and movements in the price of futures, a correct forecast of general market
trends or interest rate movements by the Adviser may still not result in a
successful hedging transaction over a short time frame.
Positions in futures may be closed out only on an exchange or board
of trade which provides a secondary market for such futures. Although a
Portfolio intends to purchase or sell futures only on exchanges or boards of
trade where there appear to be active secondary markets, there is no assurance
that a liquid secondary market on any exchange or board of trade will exist
for any particular contract or at any particular time. In such event, it may
not be possible to close a futures investment position, and in the event of
adverse price movements, a Portfolio would continue to be required to make
daily cash payments of variation margin. However, in the event futures
contracts have been used to hedge portfolio securities, such securities will
not be sold until the futures contract can be terminated. In such
circumstances, an increase in the price of the securities, if any, may
partially or completely offset losses on the futures contract. However, as
described above, there is no guarantee that the price of the securities will
in fact correlate with the price movements in the futures contract and thus
provide an offset on a futures contract.
Further, it should be noted that the liquidity of a secondary
market in a futures contract may be adversely affected by "daily price
fluctuation limits" established by commodity exchanges which limit the amount
of fluctuation in a futures contract price during a single trading day. Once
the daily limit has been reached in the contract, no trades may be entered
into at a price beyond the limit, thus preventing the liquidation of open
futures positions.
Successful use of futures by a Portfolio is also subject to the
Adviser's ability to predict correctly movements in the direction of the
market. For example, if a Portfolio has hedged against the possibility of a
decline in the market adversely affecting securities held in its portfolio and
securities prices increase instead, the Portfolio will lose part or all of the
benefit to the increased value of its securities which it has hedged because
it will have offsetting losses in its futures positions. In addition, in such
situations, if the Portfolio has insufficient cash, it may have to sell
securities to meet daily variation margin requirements. Such sales of
securities may be, but will not necessarily be, at increased prices which
reflect the rising market. A Portfolio may have to sell securities at a time
when it may be disadvantageous to do so.
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V. Options on Futures Contracts
The Portfolios may purchase options on the futures contracts
described above. A futures option gives the holder, in return for the premium
paid, the right to buy (call) from or sell (put) to the writer of the option a
futures contract at a specified price at any time during the period of the
option. Upon exercise, the writer of the option is obligated to pay the
difference between the cash value of the futures contract and the exercise
price. Like the buyer or seller of a futures contract, the holder, or writer,
of an option has the right to terminate its position prior to the scheduled
expiration of the option by selling, or purchasing, an option of the same
series, at which time the person entering into the closing transaction will
realize a gain or loss.
Investments in futures options involve some of the same
considerations that are involved in connection with investments in futures
contracts (for example, the existence of a liquid secondary market). In
addition, the purchase of an option also entails the risk that changes in the
value of the underlying futures contract will not be fully reflected in the
value of the option purchased. Depending on the pricing of the option compared
to either the futures contract upon which it is based, or upon the price of
the securities being hedged, an option may or may not be less risky than
ownership of the futures contract or such securities. In general, the market
prices of options can be expected to be more volatile than the market prices
on the underlying futures contract. Compared to the purchase or sale of
futures contracts, however, the purchase of call or put options on futures
contracts may frequently involve less potential risk to a Portfolio because
the maximum amount at risk is the premium paid for the options (plus
transaction costs).
VI. Accounting and Tax Treatment
Accounting for futures contracts and options will be in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles.
Generally, futures contracts held by a Portfolio at the close of
the Portfolio's taxable year will be treated for federal income tax purposes
as sold for their fair market value on the last business day of such year, a
process known as "marking-to-market." Forty percent of any gain or loss
resulting from such constructive sale will be treated as short-term capital
gain or loss and 60% of such gain or loss will be treated as long-term capital
gain or loss without regard to the length of time the Portfolio holds the
futures contract ("the 40%-60% rule"). The amount of any capital gain or loss
actually realized by a Portfolio in a subsequent sale or other disposition of
those futures contracts will be adjusted to reflect any capital gain or loss
taken into account by the Portfolio in a prior year as a
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result of the constructive sale of the contracts. With respect to futures
contracts to sell, which will be regarded as parts of a "mixed straddle"
because their values fluctuate inversely to the values of specific securities
held by the Portfolio, losses as to such contracts to sell will be subject to
certain loss deferral rules which limit the amount of loss currently
deductible on either part of the straddle to the amount thereof which exceeds
the unrecognized gain (if any) with respect to the other part of the straddle,
and to certain wash sales regulations. Under short sales rules, which will
also be applicable, the holding period of the securities forming part of the
straddle will (if they have not been held for the long-term holding period) be
deemed not to begin prior to termination of the straddle. With respect to
certain futures contracts, deductions for interest and carrying charges will
not be allowed. Notwithstanding the rules described above, with respect to
futures contracts to sell which are properly identified as such, a Portfolio
may make an election which will exempt (in whole or in part) those identified
futures contracts from being treated for federal income tax purposes as sold
on the last business day of the Portfolio's taxable year, but gains and losses
will be subject to such short sales, wash sales, loss deferral rules and the
requirement to capitalize interest and carrying charges. Under temporary
regulations, a Portfolio would be allowed (in lieu of the foregoing) to elect
either (1) to offset gains or losses from portions which are part of a mixed
straddle by separately identifying each mixed straddle to which such treatment
applies, or (2) to establish a mixed straddle account for which gains and
losses would be recognized and offset on a periodic basis during the taxable
year. Under either election, the 40%-60% rule will apply to the net gain or
loss attributable to the futures contracts, but in the case of a mixed
straddle account election, not more than 50% of any net gain may be treated as
long-term and no more than 40% of any net loss may be treated as short-term.
Options on futures generally receive federal tax treatment similar to that
described above.
Certain foreign currency contracts entered into by a Portfolio may
be subject to the "marking-to-market" process and the 40%-60% rule in a manner
similar to that described in the preceding paragraph for futures contracts. To
receive such federal income tax treatment, a foreign currency contract must
meet the following conditions: (1) the contract must require delivery of a
foreign currency of a type in which regulated futures contracts are traded or
upon which the settlement value of the contract depends; (2) the contract must
be entered into at arm's length at a price determined by reference to the
price in the interbank market; and (3) the contract must be traded in the
interbank market. The Treasury Department has broad authority to issue
regulations under the provisions respecting foreign currency contracts. As of
the date of this Additional Statement, the Treasury Department has not issued
any such regulations.
B-11
<PAGE>
Other foreign currency contracts entered into by a Portfolio may result in the
creation of one or more straddles for federal income tax purposes, in which
case certain loss deferral, short sales, and wash sales rules and the
requirement to capitalize interest and carrying charges may apply.
As described more fully in "Additional Information Concerning
Taxes", a regulated investment company must derive less than 30% of its gross
income from gains realized on the sale or other disposition of securities and
certain other investments held for less than three months. With respect to
futures contracts and other financial instruments subject to the
marking-to-market rules, the Internal Revenue Service has ruled in private
letter rulings that a gain realized from such a futures contract or financial
instrument will be treated as being derived from a security held for three
months or more (regardless of the actual period for which the contract or
instrument is held) if the gain arises as a result of a constructive sale
under the marking-to-market rules, and will be treated as being derived from a
security held for less than three months only if the contract or instrument is
terminated (or transferred) during the taxable year (other than by reason of
marking-to-market) and less than three months have elapsed between the date
the contract or instrument is acquired and the termination date. In
determining whether the 30% test is met for a taxable year, increases and
decreases in the value of each Portfolio's futures contracts and other
investments that qualify as part of a "designated hedge," as defined in the
Code, may be netted.
B-12
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
BOND FUNDS
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
December 31, 1995
<S> <C>
ASSETS: BOND FUND
---------
Investment in securities:
At cost $481,852,916
============
At value (Note 2) $512,978,615
Cash --
Receivable for securities sold 225,826
Interest receivable 5,748,712
Deferred organization costs, net (Note 2) 6,439
Prepaids and other assets 4,113
------------
TOTAL ASSETS 518,963,705
------------
LIABILITIES:
Payable for securities purchased 456,491
Accrued investment advisory fee 283,332
Accrued distribution fees 5,095
Accrued custodial fee 7,282
Dividends payable 582,184
Other payables and accrued expenses 63,742
------------
TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,398,126
------------
NET ASSETS $517,565,579
============
Net assets consist of:
Capital shares (unlimited number of shares
authorized, par value $.10 per share) $ 4,952,384
Additional paid-in capital 509,179,119
Accumulated undistributed net investment income 233,362
Accumulated undistributed net realized gains (losses) (27,924,985)
Net unrealized appreciation on investments 31,125,699
------------
TOTAL NET ASSETS $517,565,579
============
Shares of capital stock outstanding 49,523,843
============
Net asset value and redemption price per share $ 10.45
============
Maximum offering price per share $ 10.97
============
<FN>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
BOND FUNDS
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Continued)
December 31, 1995
INTERMEDIATE SHORT
BOND FUND BOND FUND
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Investment in securities:
At cost $391,716,402 $159,199,919
============ ============
At value (Note 2) $401,008,361 $161,484,092
Cash 231,665 --
Receivable for securities sold -- --
Interest receivable 4,975,654 2,337,249
Deferred organization costs, net (Note 2) 3,565 25,504
Prepaids and other assets 21,456 78,198
----------- ------------
TOTAL ASSETS 406,240,701 163,925,043
----------- ------------
LIABILITIES:
Payable for securities purchased -- 31,588
Accrued investment advisory fee 222,293 89,955
Accrued distribution fees 2,543 714
Accrued custodial fee 6,109 3,255
Dividends payable 632,436 443,656
Other payables and accrued expenses 67,381 19,020
------------ ------------
TOTAL LIABILITIES 930,762 588,188
------------ ------------
NET ASSETS $405,309,939 $163,336,855
============ ============
Net assets consist of:
Capital shares (unlimited number of shares
authorized, par value $.10 per share) $ 3,909,253 $ 1,596,349
Additional paid-in capital 402,590,497 159,350,652
Accumulated undistributed net investment income 291,887 65,478
Accumulated undistributed net realized gains (losses (10,773,659) 40,203
Net unrealized appreciation on investments 9,291,959 2,284,173
------------ ------------
TOTAL NET ASSETS $405,309,939 $163,336,855
============ ============
Shares of capital stock outstanding 39,092,534 15,963,488
============ ============
Net asset value and redemption price per share $ 10.37 $ 10.23
============ ============
Maximum offering price per share $ 10.89 $ 10.55
============ ============
<FN>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
BOND FUNDS
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1995
BOND FUND
---------
<S> <C>
INTEREST INCOME (Note 2) $ 34,039,591
------------
EXPENSES (Notes 2, 3 and 5):
Investment advisory fee 3,121,267
Distribution fees 51,487
Professional fees 69,263
Custodial fee 80,898
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees 38,611
Amortization of deferred organization costs 15,455
Marketing expenses 43,247
Security pricing services 13,033
Registration, filing fees and other expenses 118,444
Less:
Expense reimbursement --
------------
NET EXPENSES 3,551,705
------------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME 30,487,886
------------
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON
INVESTMENTS:
Net realized gains (losses) (1,566,826)
Net change in unrealized appreciation on
investments 72,514,668
------------
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS 70,947,842
------------
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS $101,435,728
============
<FN>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
BOND FUNDS
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
For the Year Ended December 31, 1995
INTERMEDIATE SHORT
BOND FUND BOND FUND
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
INTEREST INCOME (Note 2) $27,227,503 $6,498,945
----------- ----------
EXPENSES (Notes 2, 3 and 5):
Investment advisory fee 2,650,418 650,298
Distribution fees 28,779 5,165
Professional fees 67,806 67,810
Custodial fee 71,081 31,613
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees 18,952 4,585
Amortization of deferred organization costs 8,555 6,801
Marketing expenses 39,826 32,438
Security pricing services 13,033 13,033
Registration, filing fees and other expenses 79,582 2,375
Less:
Expense reimbursement -- (65,761)
----------- ----------
NET EXPENSES 2,978,032 748,357
----------- ----------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME 24,249,471 5,750,588
----------- ----------
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON
INVESTMENTS:
Net realized gains (losses) (4,126,208) 97,446
Net change in unrealized appreciation on
investments 52,637,906 3,290,608
----------- ----------
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS 48,511,698 3,388,054
----------- ----------
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS $72,761,169 $9,138,642
=========== ==========
<FN>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
BOND FUNDS
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
BOND FUND
------------------------------
Year Ended Year Ended
Dec. 31, 1995 Dec. 31, 1994
------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C>
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income $ 30,487,886 $ 30,959,603
Net realized gains (losses) (1,566,826) (17,468,162)
Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on investments 72,514,668 (49,072,055)
------------ ------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from
operations 101,435,728 (35,580,614)
------------ ------------
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 2):
From net investment income (31,071,705) (30,287,702)
From realized gains -- (1,125,200)
------------ ------------
Total distributions (31,071,705) (31,412,902)
------------ ------------
FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Proceeds from shares sold 81,776,844 136,836,769
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment
of distributions to shareholders 24,963,507 26,773,071
------------ ------------
106,740,351 163,609,840
Less: payments for shares redeemed (86,707,190) (170,644,207)
------------ ------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from
capital share transactions 20,033,161 (7,034,367)
------------ ------------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS 90,397,184 (74,027,883)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of period 427,168,395 501,196,278
------------ ------------
End of period $517,565,579 $427,168,395
============ ============
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Shares sold 8,355,987 13,838,356
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions
to shareholders 2,525,870 2,798,104
------------ ------------
10,881,857 16,636,460
Less: shares redeemed (8,790,418) (17,749,867)
------------ ------------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN SHARES OUTSTANDING 2,091,439 (1,113,407)
CAPITAL SHARES:
Beginning of period 47,432,404 48,545,811
------------ ------------
End of period 49,523,843 47,432,404
============ ============
<FN>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
BOND FUNDS
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (Continued)
INTERMEDIATE SHORT
BOND FUND BOND FUND
------------------------------- -------------------------------
Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Period Ended
Dec. 31, 1995 Dec. 31, 1994 Dec. 31, 1995 Dec. 31, 1994
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income $ 24,249,471 $ 23,804,528 $ 5,750,588 $ 1,090,862
Net realized gains (losses) (4,126,208) (3,493,275) 97,446 (31,726)
Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on investments 52,637,906 (47,966,003) 3,290,608 (1,006,435)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from
operations 72,761,169 (27,654,750) 9,138,642 52,701
------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 2):
From net investment income (24,265,050) (23,538,862) (5,697,455) (1,078,517)
From realized gains -- (325,750) (25,517) --
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total distributions (24,265,050) (23,864,612) (5,722,972) (1,078,517)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Proceeds from shares sold 47,268,989 108,142,125 114,313,557 74,761,056
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment
of distributions to shareholders 19,077,115 19,356,266 3,924,968 941,812
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
66,346,104 127,498,391 118,238,525 75,702,868
Less: payments for shares redeemed (102,551,452) (112,749,718) (22,556,503) (10,437,889)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from
capital share transactions (36,205,348) 14,748,673 95,682,022 65,264,979
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS 12,290,771 (36,770,689) 99,097,692 64,239,163
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of period 393,019,168 429,789,857 64,239,163 --
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
End of period $405,309,939 $393,019,168 $163,336,855 $ 64,239,163
============ ============ ============ ============
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Shares sold 4,818,378 10,895,776 11,284,693 7,483,171
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions
to shareholders 1,922,824 1,990,229 388,668 95,210
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
6,741,202 12,886,005 11,673,361 7,578,381
Less: shares redeemed (10,335,186) (11,494,626) (2,236,808) (1,051,446)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN SHARES OUTSTANDING (3,593,984) 1,391,379 9,436,553 6,526,935
CAPITAL SHARES:
Beginning of period 42,686,518 41,295,139 6,526,935 --
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
End of period 39,092,534 42,686,518 15,963,488 6,526,935
============ ============ ============ ============
<FN>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
BOND FUND
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 1995
Description Face Amount Market Value
----------- ----------- ------------
<S> <C> <C>
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS -- 5.47%
Salomon Brothers, Revolving Repurchase Agreement,
5.93%, 1/2/96 (secured by various U.S. Treasury
Strips with maturities ranging from 2/15/96
through 11/15/05 and U.S. Treasury Notes, 5.50%,
11/15/98, all held at Chemical Bank) $16,559,026 $ 16,559,026
Nikko Securities, Revolving Repurchase Agreement,
5.90%, 1/2/96 (secured by various U.S. Treasury
Bills with maturities ranging from 9/19/96
through 10/17/96, and U.S. Treasury Notes with
maturities ranging from 5/31/96 through 8/15/00,
all held at the Bank of New York) 11,500,000 11,500,000
-----------
(Cost $28,059,026) 28,059,026
-----------
U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY OBLIGATIONS -- 82.21%
U.S. Treasury Securities -- 36.90%
Principal Strip from U.S. Treasury Securities
due:
8/15/98 1,500,000 1,309,425
2/15/99 7,450,000 6,332,128
11/15/18 61,840,000 15,020,318
8/15/20 55,640,000 12,111,715
5/15/18 3,720,000 932,976
5/15/05 3,950,000 2,324,614
Strip from U.S. Treasury Securities due:
5/15/98 1,800,000 1,592,856
11/15/98 1,700,000 1,464,992
2/15/99 3,355,000 2,851,146
2/15/11 4,525,000 1,832,172
5/15/11 9,338,000 3,716,898
2/15/12 4,555,000 1,721,061
5/15/13 10,594,000 3,684,064
2/15/14 8,950,000 2,962,897
U.S. Treasury Bonds:
12.750%, 11/15/10 9,000,000 13,708,080
10.375%, 11/15/12 8,830,000 12,207,475
U.S. Treasury Notes:
7.375%, 5/15/96 5,001,000 5,039,308
6.125%, 7/31/96 1,000,000 1,004,840
8.000%, 10/15/96 4,400,000 4,490,728
7.250%, 11/15/96 3,890,000 3,954,418
6.750%, 2/28/97 2,100,000 2,135,763
8.500%, 4/15/97 3,505,000 3,645,761
8.500%, 5/15/97 3,130,000 3,263,995
6.750%, 5/31/97 1,000,000 1,020,620
8.625%, 8/15/97 18,900,000 19,892,250
8.750%, 10/15/97 6,150,000 6,518,016
8.875%, 11/15/97 8,780,000 9,345,169
7.875%, 1/15/98 12,592,000 13,231,422
8.125%, 2/15/98 3,000,000 3,172,500
7.875%, 4/15/98 16,125,000 17,027,032
5.375%, 5/31/98 4,000,000 4,013,120
6.875%, 7/31/99 7,410,000 7,780,500
-----------
(Cost $174,104,991) 189,308,259
-----------
Agency Obligations -- 45.31%
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Participation
Ctfs.:
#170269, 12.000%, 8/1/15 1,938,783 2,173,246
#200070, 7.500%, 4/1/02 314,427 321,520
#274081, 7.500%, 7/1/16 95,532 97,744
#289711, 7.500%, 4/1/17 171,732 175,599
#555238, 12.000%, 7/1/19 887,323 994,945
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Gtd. Multi-Class
Mortgage Participation Ctfs.:
Series 10 Class D, 10.000%, 7/15/18 1,255,907 1,288,962
Series 11 Class D, 9.500%, 7/15/19 1,500,000 1,669,289
Series 22 Class C, 9.500%, 4/15/20 1,104,876 1,251,748
Series 23 Class E, 9.400%, 8/15/19 823,046 849,687
Series 23 Class F, 9.600%, 4/15/20 1,150,000 1,283,652
Series 32 Class B, 9.500%, 8/15/19 1,000,494 1,020,613
Series 38 Class C, 9.500%, 1/15/19 596,952 612,735
Series 41 Class I, HB, 84.000%, 5/15/20 141,037 331,436
Series 47 Class F, 10.000%, 6/15/20 500,000 559,415
Series 51 Class D, 10.000%, 5/15/19 802,603 807,105
Series 56 Class E, 9.600%, 5/15/20 2,220,582 2,215,606
Series 82 Class D, 8.900%, 10/15/20 1,000,000 1,018,119
Series 99 Class Z, 9.500%, 1/15/21 2,181,715 2,347,545
Series 129 Class E, 8.850%, 6/15/09 3,500,000 3,565,136
Series 134 Class B, IO, 9.000%, 8/15/22 1,177,894 265,026
Series 204 Class E, HB, IF, 5/15/23 21,745 478,384
Series 1022 Class G, 8.000%, 2/15/19 696,411 699,815
Series 1045 Class G, HB, 1066.2085%, 2/15/21 5,071 135,144
Series 1051 Class D, 7.000%, 11/15/19 1,429,602 1,447,085
Series 1065 Class J, 9.000%, 4/15/21 2,000,000 2,175,618
Series 1072 Class A, HB, 1008.500%, 5/15/06 35,279 697,117
Series 1079 Class S, IF, 5/15/21 1,332,679 1,501,756
Series 1084 Class F, AR, 5/15/21 2,000,000 2,039,918
Series 1084 Class S, IF, 5/15/21 1,400,000 1,820,000
Series 1089 Class C, IO, IF, 6/15/21 91,366 1,000,233
Series 1098 Class M, HB, 10.080%, 6/15/06 15,632 326,711
Series 1144 Class KB, 8.500%, 9/15/21 2,000,000 2,117,078
Series 1172 Class L, HB, 1167.776%, 11/15/21 21,071 611,045
Series 1196 Class B, HB, IF, 1/15/22 93,403 934,965
Series 1295 Class JB, 4.500%, 3/15/07 2,400,000 2,173,605
Series 1297 Class H, 7.500%, 1/15/20 1,699,404 1,741,021
Series 1298 Class L, HB, 981.8667, 6/15/07 9,000 328,500
Series 1329 Class S, IO, IF, 8/15/99 5,014,742 269,542
Series 1360 Class PK, 10.000%, 12/15/20 2,500,000 2,869,872
Series 1370 Class F, 6.750%, 3/15/19 600,000 606,329
Series 1378 Class H, 10.000%, 1/15/21 1,500,000 1,728,119
Series 1378 Class JZ, 7.500%, 11/15/21 2,280,849 2,318,934
Series 1418 Class B, 6.500%, 11/15/19 2,250,000 2,253,062
Series 1456 Class G, 6.500%, 12/15/18 6,500,000 6,506,818
Series 1465 Class SA, IO, IF, 2/15/08 29,155,288 1,439,397
Series 1483 Class E, 6.500%, 2/15/20 3,150,000 3,148,138
Series 1489 Class L, 5.500%, 4/15/08 2,087,129 2,036,306
Series 1506 Class F, AR, 5/15/08 1,632,714 1,640,877
Series 1506 Class S, IF, 5/15/08 583,112 530,632
Series 1506 Class SD, IO, IF, 5/15/08 27,449,198 1,269,525
Series 1508 Class KB, IO, IF, 5/15/23 8,872,418 571,118
Series 1531 Class K, 6.000%, 4/15/08 1,127,152 1,093,314
Series 1554 Class KA, PO, 8/15/08 927,383 736,685
Series 1583 Class NS, IF, 9/15/23 1,270,128 939,895
Series 1585 Class NB, IF, 9/15/23 2,271,596 1,839,993
Series 1586 Class A, 6.000%, 9/15/08 1,478,062 1,422,175
Series 1595 Class S, IO, IF, 10/15/11 14,871,975 604,100
Series 1604 Class SE, IF, 11/15/08 701,374 561,099
Series 1628 Class S, IF, 12/15/23 2,550,000 1,606,500
Series 1640 Class A, 5.500%, 10/15/07 1,102,202 1,073,455
Series 1655 Class F, AR, 12/15/08 1,494,755 1,483,544
Series 1655 Class SA, IF, 12/15/08 344,875 257,146
Series 1681 Class K, 7.000%, 8/15/23 1,115,049 1,090,606
Series 1686 Class SH, IF, 2/15/24 1,535,892 1,132,720
Series 1689 Class SD, IF, 10/15/23 1,725,000 1,535,250
Series 1694 Class SE, IF, 5/15/23 1,418,419 1,290,761
Series 1706 Class LA, 7.000%, 3/15/24 5,227,604 5,121,740
Series 1757-A Class A, 9.500%, 5/15/23 3,532,192 3,757,369
Series 1796-A, Class S, IF, 2/15/09 1,000,000 755,000
Series 1798-B, Class C, 6.500%, 3/15/08 2,250,000 2,200,073
GNMA Series 29 Class SD, IO, IF, 4/25/24 24,545,249 613,631
Federal Housing Administration Merrill Lynch
Project Pool 170 Pass Thru Ctfs., 7.430%,
8/1/20 1,368,496 1,413,821
Federal National Mortgage Assn. Mortgage Backed
Securities,
Stripped Trust:
23, Class 2, IO, 10.000%, 9/1/17 1,348,966 346,521
50, Class 2, IO, 10.500%, 3/25/19 180,863 46,912
Federal National Mortgage Assn. Pass Thru
Securities:
Pool #44699, 7.000%, 4/1/17 350,441 355,329
Pool #50966, 7.000%, 1/1/24 2,047,461 2,068,364
Pool #70226, AR, 1/1/19 603,874 604,629
Pool #116612, AR, 3/1/19 2,562,238 2,651,219
Pool #160330, 6.345%, 3/1/99 2,391,211 2,433,057
Pool #303306, 12.500%, 1/1/16 2,182,598 2,515,988
Federal National Mortgage Assn. Pass Thru
Securities
Gtd. Remic Trust:
1988 Class 7-Z, 9.250%, 4/25/18 841,800 897,829
1988 Class 17-B, 9.400%, 10/25/17 736,900 760,273
1989 Class 27-D, 10.000%, 1/25/16 827,434 852,744
1989 Class 34-E, 9.850%, 8/25/14 1,000,000 1,066,785
1989 Class 69-G, 7.600%, 10/25/19 2,250,000 2,321,397
1989 Class 70-G, 8.000%, 10/25/19 2,000,000 2,122,378
1989 Class 73-C, PO, 10/25/19 1,299,464 1,015,206
1989 Class 78-H, 9.400%, 11/25/19 1,250,000 1,393,024
1990 Class 1-D, 8.800%, 1/25/20 3,200,000 3,400,189
1990 Class 60-K, 5.500%, 6/25/20 750,000 713,669
1990 Class 63-H, 9.500%, 6/25/20 900,000 1,003,301
1990 Class 93-G, 5.500%, 8/25/20 1,500,000 1,427,669
1990 Class 94-H, HB, 505.000%, 8/25/20 36,402 527,832
1990 Class 95-J, HB, 1118.040%, 8/25/20 20,445 654,236
1990 Class 102-J, 6.500%, 8/25/20 4,000,000 3,990,276
1990 Class 106-H, 8.500%, 1/25/19 1,135,711 1,137,731
1990 Class 134-SC, IF, 11/25/20 1,210,648 1,325,659
1990 Class 140-K, HB, 652.1454%, 12/25/20 23,237 426,391
1991 Class 4-N, HB, 758.750%, 1/25/06 11,237 162,935
1991 Class 7-K, HB, 908.500%, 2/25/21 8,010 172,206
1991 Class 33-J, HB, 1008.250%, 4/25/06 10,292 206,673
1991 Class 55-G, HB, 1148.550%, 2/25/05 3,554 14,215
1991 Class 144-PZ, 8.500%, 6/25/21 2,134,822 2,258,319
1992 Class 13-S, HB, IF, 1/25/99 35,593 263,385
1992 Class 135-LC, 7.500%, 9/25/07 1,000,000 1,035,809
1992 Class 137-BA, 3.500%, 1/25/17 2,297,663 2,212,970
1992 Class 199-S, IO, IF, 11/25/99 13,023,680 577,861
1992 Class 204-B, 6.000%, 10/25/20 4,300,000 4,160,418
1993 Class 8-SB, IO, IF, 8/25/06 16,001,583 729,992
1993 Class 12-S, IO, IF, 2/25/23 7,558,799 481,873
1993 Class 12-SB, HB, IF, 2/25/23 59,767 552,847
1993 Class 13-G, 6.000%, 6/25/20 2,000,000 1,962,738
1993 Class 15-K, 7.000%, 2/25/08 792,410 788,415
1993 Class 19-G, 5.000%, 5/25/19 3,265,000 3,096,457
1993 Class 32-K, 6.000%, 3/25/23 1,888,847 1,816,240
1993 Class 38-S, IO, IF, 11/25/22 33,215,974 913,439
1993 Class 44-S, IO, IF, 4/25/23 11,772,196 518,683
1993 Class 58-J, 5.500%, 4/25/23 2,065,801 1,930,512
1993 Class 94-K, 6.750%, 5/25/23 1,299,186 1,271,473
1993 Class 113-S, IO, IF, 7/25/23 8,861,933 509,561
1993 Class 139-SG, IF, 8/25/23 3,450,311 2,675,060
1993 Class 152-D, PO, 8/25/23 1,000,000 785,000
1993 Class 155-LA, 6.500%, 5/25/23 4,166,134 4,109,970
1993 Class 155-SB, IO, IF, 9/25/23 10,689,381 581,182
1993 Class 156-SD, IF, 10/25/19 1,250,000 900,000
1993 Class 167-S, IF, 9/25/23 1,776,420 1,314,551
1993 Class 190-SE, IF, 10/25/08 1,719,713 1,336,526
1993 Class 207-SC, IF, 11/25/23 3,435,541 2,507,945
1993 Class 209-KB, 5.659%, 8/25/08 3,632,376 3,466,773
1993 Class 214-L, 6.000%, 12/25/08 838,760 829,005
1993 Class 220-SD, IF, 11/25/13 2,087,684 1,622,506
1993 Class 223-FB, AR, 12/25/23 5,732,752 5,646,761
1993 Class 223-SB, IF, 12/25/23 2,901,860 2,321,488
1993 Class X-225C VO, IF, 12/25/22 1,600,000 1,456,000
1994 Class 8-G, PO, 11/25/23 2,249,815 1,631,116
1994 Class 19-C, 5.000%, 1/25/24 2,519,478 2,329,230
1994 Class 26-G, PO, 2/25/24 2,278,569 1,458,284
1994 Class 30-LA, 6.500%, 2/25/09 1,953,476 1,929,623
1994 Class 36-SG, IO, IF, 8/25/23 7,651,123 399,236
1994 Class 36-SE, IF, 11/25/23 2,061,342 1,649,073
1994 Class 39-F, AR, 3/25/24 1,133,152 1,125,356
1994 Class 39-S, IF, 3/25/24 435,828 387,067
1994 Class 53-CA, PO, 11/25/23 2,500,000 1,731,250
1994 Class 59-PK, 6.000%, 3/25/24 1,766,334 1,717,140
1994 Class 82-SA, IO, IF, 5/25/23 41,672,922 1,119,751
1995 Class 13-B, 6.500%, 3/25/09 3,457,934 3,381,203
1995 Class XG1C C, 8.800%, 1/25/25 1,000,000 1,096,116
1992-G Class 15-Z, 7.000%, 1/25/22 1,633,455 1,588,745
1992-G Class 27-SQ, HB, IF, 5/25/22 7,749 1,118,615
1992-G Class 42-Z, 7.000%, 7/25/22 1,644,947 1,620,098
1992-G Class 59-C, 6.000%, 12/25/21 1,300,000 1,261,831
1992-G Class 61-Z, 7.000%, 10/25/22 1,028,251 946,207
1993-G Class 19-K, 6.500%, 6/25/19 2,208,259 2,169,833
1993-G Class 27-SE, IF, 8/25/23 1,343,715 863,337
1994-G Class 13-ZB, 7.000%, 11/17/24 2,359,038 2,258,067
Government National Mortgage Assn. Pass Thru
Securities
Guaranteed Remic Trust:
1994 Class 4-SA, IO, IF, 10/16/22 7,700,000 490,875
Government National Mortgage Assn. Pass Thru
Pool:
#023594, 8.500%, 7/15/08 453,589 479,352
#190923, 9.000%, 12/15/16 445,009 474,753
#297628, 8.000%, 9/15/22 3,428,413 3,581,557
#313110, 7.500%, 11/15/22 2,076,338 2,140,142
#345288, 7.500%, 3/15/23 852,574 878,329
International Bank For Reconstruction &
Development, 2/15/15 2,000,000 576,830
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(Cost $217,452,161) 232,446,081
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TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY OBLIGATIONS 421,754,340
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(Cost $391,557,152)
CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES -- 9.07%
Finance -- 7.54%
American Express Co., 11.625%, 12/12/00 1,400,000 1,562,750
Associates Corp. of North America:
9.125%, 4/1/00 2,350,000 2,652,372
8.150%, 8/1/09 3,085,000 3,516,838
Chase Manhattan Grantor Trust, Series 95-B,
5.900%, 11/15/01 1,692,081 1,702,943
Collaterized Mortgage Obligation Trust CMO:
Series 10, Class Z, 8.950%, 12/1/16 3,070,227 3,121,344
Series 12, Class D, 9.500%, 2/1/17 889,933 953,517
Series 16, Class Q, 14.750%, 3/20/18 491,993 521,513
Ford Credit Grantor Trust, Series 94-A, 6.350%,
5/15/99 2,040,088 2,061,344
Ford Motor Credit Co., 9.625%, 2/27/96 2,150,000 2,161,761
General Motors Acceptance Corp. Medium Term Note,
7.550%, 1/14/97 2,500,000 2,550,125
Government National Mortgage Assn. Backed Trust I
CMO, Class A, Zero Coupon, PO, 5/20/17 354,912 278,101
Kidder Peabody Mortgage Assets Trust CMO, Series
24 Class E, 8.940%, 4/1/19 1,125,000 1,162,405
Merrill Lynch Trust Series 43 Class E CMO 6.500%,
8/27/15 4,000,000 3,979,956
Morgan Stanley Mortgage Trust CMO:
Series 35-2, HB, IF, 4/20/21 5,248 760,996
Series 37-2, HB, IF, 7/20/21 5,996 779,480
Series 39-3, PO, 12/20/21 999,131 815,851
PaineWebber CMO Trust:
Series H-4, 8.750%, 4/1/18 1,030,480 1,080,241
Series P-4, 8.500%, 8/1/19 2,479,357 2,620,405
Rural Housing Trust 1987-1 Sr. Mortgage Pass Thru
Ctf., Class 3-B, 7.330%, 4/1/26 1,199,436 1,225,594
Shearson Lehman, Inc. CMO, Mortgage Backed
Sequential Pay Bond, Series U, Sequence U-1,
8.750%, 8/27/17 322,556 325,249
Standard Credit Card Master Trust Asset Backed
Ctf., Series 1995-5, Class A, Adjustable Rate,
5/8/00 2,000,000 2,000,620
Toyota Auto Receivables Grantor Trust, Series
95-A Class A, 5.850%, 3/15/01 1,314,302 1,320,767
World Omni Automobile LSE SEC Trust, Series 95-5
Class A, 6.050%, 11/25/01 1,500,000 1,513,619
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(Cost $39,352,083) 38,667,791
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Industrial -- 1.24%
Boeing Co., 7.950%, 8/15/24 1,730,000 2,036,573
Dominos Pizza Funding Corp., Series A, Adjustable
Rate, 4/1/96 995,000 1,005,235
General Motors Corp., 8.800%, 3/1/21 2,695,000 3,321,668
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(Cost $5,521,130) 6,363,476
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Public Utility -- 0.29%
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp., 9.500%,
7/27/98 1,355,000 1,479,850
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(Cost $1,447,437)
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES 46,511,117
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(Cost $46,320,650)
FOREIGN -- 3.25%
African Development Bank Note, 9.300%, 7/1/00 1,572,000 1,784,786
Kingdom of Belgium Put Euro Dollar, 9.200%, 6/28/10 2,000,000 2,542,500
Metropolis of Tokyo, 8.700%, 10/05/99 2,250,000 2,483,620
National Australia Bank Ltd, 9.700%, 10/15/98 800,000 879,136
Province of Ontario, 15.750%, 3/15/12 1,415,000 1,653,031
Province of Ontario Eurobond, 7.000%, 1/27/99 4,300,000 4,461,250
Province of Quebec, 9.125%, 8/22/01 2,515,000 2,849,809
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(Cost $15,916,088) 16,654,13
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS $512,978,615
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(Cost $481,852,916)
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THE WOODWARD FUNDS
BOND FUND
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
December 31, 1995
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) The Funds invest in securities whose value is derived from an underlying
pool of mortgages or consumer loans. Some of these securities are
collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs). CMOs are debt securities
issued by U.S. government agencies or by financial institutions and other
mortgage lenders which are collateralized by a pool of mortgages held
under an indenture. Descriptions of certain collateralized mortgage
obligations are as follows:
Adjustable Rate (AR)
Inverse Floaters (IF) represent securities that pay interest at a rate
that increases (decreases) with a decline (increase) in a specified index.
Interest Only (IO) represent the right to receive the monthly interest
payments on an underlying pool of mortgage loans. The face amount shown
represents the par value on the underlying pool. The yields on these
securities are generally higher than prevailing market yields on other
mortgage-backed securities because their cash flow patterns are more
volatile and there is a greater risk that the initial investment will not
be fully recouped. These securities are subject to accelerated principal
paydowns as a result of prepayments or refinancing of the underlying pool
of mortgage instruments. As a result, interest income may be reduced
considerably.
High Coupon Bonds (HB) (a.k.a. "IOettes") represent the right to receive
interest payments on an underlying pool of mortgages with similar risks as
those associated with IO securities. Unlike IO's, the owner also has a
right to receive a very small portion of principal. The high interest rate
results from taking interest payments from other classes in the REMIC
Trust and allocating them to the small principal of the HB class.
Principal Only (PO) represents the right to receive the principal portion
only on an underlying pool of mortgage loans. The market value of these
securities is extremely volatile in response to changes in market interest
rates. As prepayments on the underlying mortgages of these securities
increase, the yield on these securities increases.
(b) Based upon estimated future cash flows, income is currently not being
recognized on certain IO, HB, and CMO securities with an aggregate market
value of $1,496,849. The book cost of certain IO and HB securities
includes a write down in the amount of $6,056,100 taken during 1993 to
properly state the net realizable value of the securities. The write down
results in a lower cost of investments than the tax cost disclosed in Note
4 in Notes to Financial Statements.
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THE WOODWARD FUNDS
INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 1995
Description Face Amount Market Value
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<S> <C> <C>
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS -- 3.30%
Salomon Brothers, Revolving Repurchase Agreement,
5.93%, 1/2/96 (secured by various U.S. Treasury
Strips with maturities ranging from 2/15/96
through 11/15/05, and U.S. Treasury Notes, 5.50%,
11/15/98, all held at Chemical Bank) $8,248,085 $ 8,248,085
Nikko Securities, Revolving Repurchase Agreement,
5.90%, 1/2/96 (secured by various U.S. Treasury
Bills with maturities ranging fom 9/19/96 through
10/17/96, and U.S. Treasury Notes with maturities
ranging from 5/31/96 through 8/15/00, all held at
the Bank of New York) 5,000,000 5,000,000
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(Cost $13,248,085) 13,248,085
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U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY OBLIGATIONS -- 85.73%
U.S. Treasury Securities -- 47.10%
Principal Strip from U.S. Treasury Securities
due:
2/15/99 6,900,000 5,864,655
Strip from U.S. Treasury Securities due:
5/15/98 6,600,000 5,840,472
11/15/98 7,600,000 6,549,376
2/15/99 2,760,000 2,345,503
5/15/05 5,660,000 3,330,967
8/15/08 6,350,000 3,046,667
2/15/09 4,300,000 1,996,318
U.S. Treasury Bonds:
12.750%, 11/15/10 6,731,000 10,252,121
10.375%, 11/12/12 4,800,000 6,636,000
U.S. Treasury Notes:
7.375%, 5/15/96 540,000 544,136
6.125%, 7/31/96 1,000,000 1,004,840
7.250%, 11/15/96 2,000,000 2,033,120
6.750%, 2/28/97 5,000,000 5,085,150
8.500%, 4/15/97 11,640,000 12,107,462
6.875%, 4/30/97 10,000,000 10,206,200
8.500%, 5/15/97 11,470,000 11,961,031
6.750%, 5/31/97 2,000,000 2,041,240
8.625%, 8/15/97 3,000,000 3,157,500
8.750%, 10/15/97 9,950,000 10,545,408
8.875%, 11/15/97 19,985,000 21,271,434
7.875%, 1/15/98 23,710,000 24,913,994
8.125%, 2/15/98 8,300,000 8,777,250
7.875%, 4/15/98 12,425,000 13,120,055
5.125%, 4/30/98 3,320,000 3,313,260
5.375%, 5/31/98 4,500,000 4,514,760
6.875%, 7/31/99 8,000,000 8,400,000
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(Cost $185,580,125) 188,858,919
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Agency Obligations -- 38.63%
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Participation
Ctf.:
#170269, 12.000%, 8/01/15 1,533,401 1,718,840
#252600, 7.500%, 9/1/08 369,227 379,170
#252601, 8.000%, 6/1/01 389,128 400,802
#555238, 12.000%, 7/1/19 673,464 755,147
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Gtd. Multi-Class
Mortgage Participation Ctfs.:
Series 10 Class D, 10.000%, 7/15/18 1,998,034 2,050,621
Series 11 Class D, 9.500%, 7/15/19 500,000 556,429
Series 14 Class A, 9.000%, 12/15/19 44,298 44,434
Series 18 Class A, 9.000%, 11/15/19 80,381 80,707
Series 23 Class E, 9.400%, 8/15/19 548,697 566,458
Series 30 Class C, 9.500%, 5/15/18 731,331 747,009
Series 32 Class B, 9.500%, 8/15/19 2,718,733 2,773,404
Series 38 Class C, 9.500%, 1/15/19 397,968 408,490
Series 39 Class E, 10.000%, 10/15/19 876,507 898,953
Series 41 Class I, HB, 84.000%, 5/15/20 105,777 248,577
Series 47 Class F, 10.000%, 6/15/20 500,000 559,415
Series 51 Class D, 10.000%, 5/15/19 525,068 528,013
Series 56 Class E, 9.600%, 5/15/20 2,599,353 2,593,528
Series 63 Class F, 9.350%, 10/15/19 315,973 320,447
Series 82 Class D, 8.900%, 10/15/20 700,000 712,683
Series 99 Class Z, 9.500%, 1/15/21 2,181,715 2,347,545
Series 115 Class G, 9.000%, 3/15/18 684,605 683,762
Series 129 Class E, 8.850%, 6/15/09 2,700,000 2,750,248
Series 191 Class D, 9.000%, 9/15/21 203,506 203,398
Series 204 Class E, HB, IF, 5/15/23 7,008 154,175
Series 1022 Class G, 8.000%, 2/15/19 654,626 657,826
Series 1072 Class A, HB, 1008.500%, 5/15/06 23,438 463,139
Series 1079 Class S, IF, 5/15/21 999,510 1,126,317
Series 1084 Class F, AR, 5/15/21 500,000 509,979
Series 1084 Class S, IF, 5/15/21 350,000 455,000
Series 1098 Class M, HB, 10.080%, 6/15/06 3,474 72,602
Series 1144 Class KB, 8.500%, 9/15/21 2,000,000 2,117,078
Series 1172 Class L, HB, 1167.776%, 11/15/21 18,197 527,720
Series 1196 Class B, HB, IF, 1/15/22 61,111 611,721
Series 1295 Class JB, 4.500%, 3/15/07 1,500,000 1,358,503
Series 1298 Class L, HB, 981.86%, 6/15/07 6,000 219,000
Series 1329 Class S, IO, IF, 8/15/99 4,297,785 231,006
Series 1360 Class PK, 10.000%, 12/15/20 2,000,000 2,295,898
Series 1378 Class H, 10.000%, 1/15/21 1,500,000 1,728,119
Series 1418 Class B, 6.500%, 11/15/19 1,250,000 1,251,701
Series 1456 Class G, 6.500%, 12/15/18 3,000,000 3,003,147
Series 1465 Class SA, IO, IF, 2/15/08 26,873,569 1,326,748
Series 1489 Class L, 5.500%, 4/15/08 1,744,840 1,702,351
Series 1506 Class F, AR, 5/15/08 1,088,476 1,093,918
Series 1506 Class SD, IO, IF, 5/15/08 15,122,475 699,414
Series 1506 Class S, IF, 5/15/08 388,742 353,755
Series 1508 Class KB, IF, 5/15/23 4,613,657 296,981
Series 1531 Class K, 6.000%, 4/15/08 1,040,448 1,009,212
Series 1583 Class NS, IF, 9/15/23 982,727 727,218
Series 1585 Class NB, IF, 9/15/23 2,513,255 2,035,737
Series 1586 Class A, 6.000%, 9/15/08 1,377,285 1,325,208
Series 1595 Class S, IO, IF, 10/15/13 20,963,156 851,523
Series 1628 Class S, IF, 12/15/23 2,500,000 1,575,000
Series 1640 Class A, 5.500%, 10/15/07 1,992,442 1,940,477
Series 1655 Class F, AR, 12/15/08 970,128 962,852
Series 1655 Class SA, IF, 12/15/08 223,945 166,978
Series 1689 Class SD, IF, 10/15/23 1,500,000 1,335,000
Series 1694 Class SE, IF, 5/15/23 1,086,730 988,924
Series 1706 Class LA, 7.000%, 3/15/24 3,400,068 3,331,213
Series 1757-A Class A, 9.500%, 5/15/23 2,649,144 2,818,027
Series 1796-A, Class S, IF, 2/15/09 1,391,843 1,050,841
GNMA Series 29 Class SD, IO, IF, 4/25/24 14,249,782 356,245
Federal National Mortgage Assn. Mortgage Backed
Securities Stripped Trust:
46, Class 1, 7.000%, 12/25/03 290,697 292,877
50, Class 2, IO, 10.500%, 3/25/19 286,367 74,278
Federal National Mortgage Assn. Pass Thru
Securities
Gtd. Remic Trust:
1988 Class 7-Z, 9.250%, 4/25/18 823,889 878,726
1988 Class 17-B, 9.400%, 10/25/17 128,067 132,130
1989 Class 26-D, 10.000%, 5/25/04 1,000,000 1,057,759
1989 Class 27-D, 10.000%, 1/25/16 1,510,067 1,556,259
1989 Class 34-D, 9.850%, 7/25/13 750,247 760,142
1989 Class 70-G, 8.000%, 10/25/19 2,000,000 2,122,378
1989 Class 73-C, PO, 10/25/19 275,805 215,472
1989 Class 78-H, 9.400%, 11/25/19 1,750,000 1,950,233
1990 Class 1-D, 8.800%, 1/25/20 950,000 1,009,431
1990 Class 60-K, 5.500%, 6/25/20 1,250,000 1,189,449
1990 Class 63-H, 9.500%, 6/25/20 755,000 841,658
1990 Class 93-G, 5.500%, 8/25/20 1,250,000 1,189,724
1990 Class 94-H, HB, 505.000%, 8/25/20 21,561 312,639
1990 Class 95-J, HB, 1118.040%, 8/25/20 10,222 327,119
1990 Class 102-J, 6.500%, 8/25/20 4,600,000 4,588,817
1990 Class 106-H, 8.500%, 1/25/19 879,775 881,341
1990 Class 134-SC, IF, 11/25/20 719,616 787,979
1990 Class 140-K, HB, 652.145%, 12/25/20 21,687 397,964
1991 Class 4-N, HB, 758.750%, 1/25/06 3,966 57,503
1991 Class 7-K, HB, 908.500%, 2/25/21 2,002 43,052
1991 Class 20-M, HB, 908.750%, 3/25/06 2,044 33,936
1991 Class 33-J, HB, 1008.250%, 4/25/06 4,803 96,448
1991 Class 55-G, HB, 1148.550%, 2/25/05 4,442 17,769
1991 Class 161-H, 7.500%, 2/25/21 780,627 794,256
1992 Class 13-S, HB, IF, 1/25/99 10,539 77,988
1992 Class 137-BA, 3.500%, 1/25/17 1,969,426 1,896,831
1992 Class 199-S, IO, IF, 11/25/99 9,074,832 402,650
1992 Class 204-B, 6.000%, 10/25/20 2,000,000 1,935,078
1993 Class 8-SB, IO, IF, 8/25/06 15,386,138 701,916
1993 Class 12-S, IO, IF, 2/25/23 4,781,380 304,813
1993 Class 12-SB, HB, IF, 2/25/23 52,736 487,806
1993 Class 19-G, 5.000%, 5/25/19 3,530,000 3,347,778
1993 Class 38-S, IO, IF, 11/25/22 31,190,042 857,726
1993 Class 58-J, 5.50%, 4/25/23 1,549,351 1,447,884
1993 Class 94-K, 6.750%, 5/25/23 866,124 847,649
1993 Class 110-SC, IO, IF, 7/25/23 4,235,993 177,361
1993 Class 113-S, IO, IF, 7/25/23 7,935,546 456,294
1993 Class 139-SG, IF, 8/25/23 2,597,473 2,013,847
1993 Class 152-D, PO, 8/25/23 700,000 549,500
1993 Class 155-LA, 6.500%, 5/25/23 1,735,889 1,712,488
1993 Class 155-SB, IO, IF, 9/25/23 7,696,354 418,451
1993 Class 156-SD, IF, 10/25/19 1,000,000 720,000
1993 Class 167-S, IF, 9/25/23 2,138,284 1,582,330
1993 Class 190-SE, IF, 10/25/08 1,495,403 1,162,197
1993 Class 207-SC, IF, 11/25/23 2,366,706 1,727,695
1993 Class 209-KB, 5.659%, 8/25/08 2,804,924 2,677,045
1993 Class 214-L, 6.000%, 12/25/08 1,677,520 1,658,009
1993 Class 220-SD, IF, 11/25/13 1,242,669 965,777
1993 Class 223-FB, AR, 12/25/23 721,333 710,513
1993 Class 223-SB, IF, 12/25/23 651,339 521,071
1993 Class X225-C VO, IF, 12/25/22 2,000,000 1,820,000
1994 Class 8-G, PO, 11/25/23 1,730,627 1,254,705
1994 Class 19-C, 5.000%, 1/25/24 2,082,214 1,924,984
1994 Class 26-G, PO, 2/25/24 2,199,391 1,407,610
1994 Class 30-LA, 6.500%, 2/25/09 2,123,344 2,097,416
1994 Class 36-SE, IF, 11/25/23 1,198,454 958,764
1994 Class 36-SG, IO, IF, 8/25/23 3,480,275 181,601
1994 Class 39-F, AR, 3/25/24 1,019,837 1,012,820
1994 Class 39-S, IF, 3/25/24 392,245 348,361
1994 Class 53-CA, PO, 11/25/23 3,352,442 2,321,566
1994 Class 59-PK, 6.000%, 3/25/24 2,826,135 2,747,424
1994 Class 82-SA, IO, IF, 5/25/23 20,541,515 551,951
1995 Class 13-B, 6.500%, 3/25/09 2,497,397 2,441,980
1995 Class X-G1C C, 1/25/25 1,000,000 1,096,116
1992-G Class 27-SQ, HB, IF, 5/25/22 3,907 563,973
1992-G Class 42-Z, 7.000%, 7/25/22 630,973 621,441
1993-G Class 8-PG, 6.500%, 7/25/18 1,000,000 997,249
1993-G Class 13-G, 6.000%, 6/25/20 1,000,000 981,369
1993-G Class 19-K, 6.500%, 6/25/19 1,613,728 1,585,647
1993-G Class 27-SE, IF, 8/25/23 1,535,674 986,671
1994-G Class 13-ZB, 7.000%, 11/17/24 2,359,038 2,258,069
Federal National Mortgage Assn. Pass Thru Pool:
#111366, AR, 8/01/19 517,219 534,649
#116612, AR, 3/01/19 1,643,700 1,700,782
#160330, 6.345%, 3/1/99 2,391,210 2,433,057
#303306, 12.500%, 1/1/16 1,440,515 1,660,552
Government National Mortgage Assn. Pass Thru
Pool:
#297628, 8.000%, 9/15/22 2,285,609 2,387,705
#313110, 7.500%, 11/15/22 1,922,535 1,981,613
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(Cost $149,905,032) 154,886,744
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TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY OBLIGATIONS 343,745,663
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(Cost $335,485,157)
CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES -- 9.24%
Finance -- 8.45%
American Express Co., 11.625%, 12/12/00 1,250,000 1,395,313
American Express Credit Corp., 8.500%, 6/15/99 300,000 325,020
Associates Corp. of North America:
9.125%, 4/1/00 1,675,000 1,890,521
8.150%, 8/1/09 3,625,000 4,132,427
Bear Stearns Secured Investments, Inc. CMO,
Series 88-7B, 9.250%, 12/1/18 576,823 574,723
Case Equipment Loan Trust Asset Backed Ctf.
1994 Series A, Class A2, 4.650%, 8/15/99 1,398,171 1,389,794
1994 Series C, Class A2, 8.100%, 6/15/01 2,000,000 2,089,818
Chase Manhattan Grantor Trust Automobile Loan
Pass Thru Ctfs. Series 1995-B, Class A,
5.900%, 11/15/01 1,450,355 1,459,665
Collaterized Mortgage Obligation Trust CMO:
Series 10, Class Z, 8.950%, 12/1/16 4,950,742 5,033,167
Series 12, Class D, 9.500%, 2/1/17 444,966 476,759
Series 16 Class Q, 14.750%, 3/20/18 277,484 294,133
Collaterized Mortgage Securities Corp. CMO:
Series 88-2 Class B, 8.800%, 4/20/19 585,723 617,454
General Motors Acceptance Corp. Medium Term Note,
7.550%, 1/14/97 4,735,000 4,829,937
Goldman Sachs Trust 7-C CMO, Series 7, Class C-2,
9.100%, 4/27/17 16,195 16,184
Merrill Lynch Trust 43-E CMO, Series 43, Class E,
6.500%, 8/27/15 1,500,000 1,492,483
Morgan Stanley Mortgage Trust, CMO:
Series 35-2, HB, IF, 4/20/21 3,999 579,806
Series 37-2, HB, IF, 7/20/21 4,065 528,466
Series 39-3, PO, 12/20/21 777,102 634,550
Rural Housing Trust 1987-1, Senior Mortgage
Pass-Thru Ctf.,
Sub Class 3-B, 7.330%, 4/1/26 536,660 548,364
Standard Credit Card Master Trust Asset Backed
Ctf.
Series 1995-5, Class A, IF, 5/8/00 200,000 200,062
Series 1995-10, Class A, 5.900%, 2/7/01 2,520,000 2,547,339
Toyota Auto Receivable Grantor Trust Asset Backed
Ctf.
Series 1995-A, Class A, 5.850%, 3/15/01 1,311,436 1,317,887
World Omni Automobile Lse Sec Trust Asset Backed
Ctf.
Series 1995-A, Class A, 6.050%, 11/25/01 1,500,000 1,513,619
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(Cost $33,041,515) 33,887,491
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Industrial -- 0.79%
Boeing Co., 8.375%, 3/1/96 3,020,000 3,034,257
Dominos Pizza Funding Corp., Series A, Adjustable
Rate, 4/1/96 145,000 146,492
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(Cost $3,183,157) 3,180,749
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TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES 37,068,240
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(Cost $36,224,672)
FOREIGN -- 1.73%
African Development Bank Note, 9.300%, 7/1/00 983,000 1,116,059
Metropolis of Tokyo, 8.700%, 10/5/99 1,500,000 1,655,746
National Australia Bank Ltd., 9.700%, 10/15/98 400,000 439,568
Province of Ontario Eurobond, 7.000%, 1/27/99 3,600,000 3,735,000
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(Cost $6,758,488) 6,946,373
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS $401,008,361
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(Cost $391,716,402)
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
December 31, 1995
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) The Funds invest in securities whose value is derived from an underlying
pool of mortgages or consumer loans. Some of these securities are
collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs). CMOs are debt securities
issued by U.S. government agencies or by financial institutions and other
mortgage lenders which are collateralized by a pool of mortgages held
under an indenture. Descriptions of certain collateralized mortgage
obligations are as follows:
Adjustable Rate (AR)
Inverse Floaters (IF) represent securities that pay interest at a rate
that increases (decreases) with a decline (increase) in a specified index.
Interest Only (IO) represent the right to receive the monthly interest
payments on an underlying pool of mortgage loans. The face amount shown
represents the par value on the underlying pool. The yields on these
securities are generally higher than prevailing market yields on other
mortgage-backed securities because their cash flow patterns are more
volatile and there is a greater risk that the initial investment will not
be fully recouped. These securities are subject to accelerated principal
paydowns as a result of prepayments or refinancing of the underlying pool
of mortgage instruments. As a result, interest income may be reduced
considerably.
High Coupon Bonds (HB) (a.k.a. "IOettes") represent the right to receive
interest payments on an underlying pool of mortgages with similar risks as
those associated with IO securities. Unlike IO's, the owner also has a
right to receive a very small portion of principal. The high interest rate
results from taking interest payments from other classes in the REMIC
Trust and allocating them to the small principal of the HB class.
Principal Only (PO) represents the right to receive the principal portion
only on an underlying pool of mortgage loans. The market value of these
securities is extremely volatile in response to changes in market interest
rates. As prepayments on the underlying mortgages of these securities
increase, the yield on these securities increases.
(b) Based upon estimated future cash flows, income is currently not being
recognized on certain IO, HB, and CMO securities with an aggregate market
value of $1,408,358. The book cost of certain IO and HB securities
includes a write down in the amount of $2,639,653 taken during 1993 to
properly state the net realizable value of the securities. The write down
results in a lower cost of investments than the tax cost disclosed in Note
4 in Notes to Financial Statements.
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
SHORT BOND FUND
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 1995
Description Face Amount Market Value
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<S> <C> <C>
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENT -- 0.16%
Salomon Brothers, Revolving Repurchase Agreement,
5.93%, 1/2/96 (secured by various U.S. Treasury
Strips with maturities ranging from 2/15/96
through 11/15/05, and U.S. Treasury Notes,
5.500%, 11/15/98, all held at Chemical Bank) $ 262,082 $ 262,082
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(Cost $262,082)
U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY OBLIGATIONS -- 87.11%
U.S. Treasury Securities -- 71.75%
Strips from U.S. Treasury Note Principal due:
5/15/96 380,000 372,997
8/15/98 500,000 436,475
U.S. Treasury Notes:
5.875%, 5/31/96 1,430,000 1,433,575
7.625%, 5/31/96 3,200,000 3,229,984
7.875%, 7/15/96 1,500,000 1,520,160
6.125%, 7/31/96 4,000,000 4,019,360
8.000%, 10/15/96 1,000,000 1,020,620
7.500%, 1/31/97 1,945,000 1,990,883
6.625%, 3/31/97 500,000 508,280
8.500%, 4/15/97 2,750,000 2,860,440
6.500%, 5/15/97 10,500,000 10,675,560
8.500%, 5/15/97 500,000 521,405
6.750%, 5/31/97 600,000 612,372
6.125%, 5/31/97 25,490,000 25,816,552
8.500%, 7/15/97 250,000 262,070
8.750%, 10/15/97 490,000 519,322
8.875%, 11/15/97 4,000,000 4,257,480
5.750%, 10/31/97 250,000 252,422
7.875%, 1/15/98 11,265,000 11,837,037
5.625%, 1/31/98 1,450,000 1,462,006
7.875%, 4/15/98 3,200,000 3,379,008
5.125%, 4/30/98 1,000,000 997,970
9.000%, 5/15/98 4,500,000 4,874,062
5.375%, 5/31/98 1,100,000 1,103,608
5.125%, 6/30/98 4,500,000 4,490,865
5.250%, 7/31/98 3,000,000 3,000,930
5.125%, 11/30/98 5,000,000 4,983,600
5.125%, 12/31/98 500,000 498,280
5.875%, 3/31/99 1,000,000 1,017,810
7.000%, 4/15/99 1,000,000 1,051,250
6.500%, 4/30/99 3,000,000 3,109,680
6.750%, 5/31/99 2,200,000 2,298,309
6.750%, 6/30/99 990,000 1,035,164
6.375%, 7/15/99 1,700,000 1,761,353
6.875%, 8/31/99 1,000,000 1,050,940
7.125%, 9/30/99 1,000,000 1,060,000
7.500%, 10/31/99 1,500,000 1,610,385
7.750%, 11/30/99 2,250,000 2,438,078
7.750%, 12/31/99 1,000,000 1,085,936
7.750%, 1/31/00 1,300,000 1,412,937
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(Cost $114,151,228) 115,869,165
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Agency Obligations -- 15.36%
Federal Home Loan Bank Consolidated Bond:
4.265%, 3/12/96 500,000 499,050
4.410%, 7/8/96 665,000 661,350
4.410%, 8/26/96 1,000,000 994,950
4.750%, 1/13/97 1,500,000 1,492,600
4.920%, 2/24/97 1,000,000 996,180
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Gtd. Multi-Class
Mortgage Participation Ctfs.:
Series 2 Class Z, 9.300%, 3/15/19 1,418,594 1,515,951
Series 10 Class D, 10.000%, 7/15/18 285,434 292,946
Series 11 Class C, 9.500%, 4/15/19 266,023 277,662
Series 81 Class A, 8.125%, 11/15/20 450,236 461,492
Series 85 Class C, 8.600%, 1/15/21 1,000,000 1,056,045
Series 99 Class Z, 9.500%, 1/15/21 1,090,858 1,173,773
Series 192 Class H, 9.000%, 7/15/21 521,411 535,744
Series 1045 Class G, HB, 1066.2085%, 2/15/21 2,536 67,572
Series 1096 Class D, 7.000%, 6/15/20 1,344,241 1,350,867
Series 1238 Class E, 6.500%, 2/15/04 329,352 329,282
Series 1477 Class F, 6.650%, 5/15/18 300,000 305,973
Series 1559 Class VF, 6.250%, 2/15/20 500,000 502,214
Series 1578 Class C, 5.500%, 11/15/12 1,000,000 998,689
Series 1603 Class F, 5.750%, 4/15/21 500,000 489,739
Series 1623 Class PC, 5.000%, 11/15/07 300,000 297,525
Federal National Mortgage Assn. Medium Term Note,
4.920%, 9/28/98 220,000 215,181
Federal National Mortgage Assn. Mortgage Backed
Securities
Stripped Trust 268, Class 2, IO, 9.000%,
12/25/21 282,888 69,485
Federal National Mortgage Assn. Pass Thru
Securities:
Pool #070226, AR, 1/1/19 362,325 362,778
Pool #111366, AR, 8/1/19 417,754 431,832
Pool #116612, AR, 3/1/19 918,538 950,437
Federal National Mortgage Assn. Pass Thru
Securities
Gtd. Remic Trust:
1988 Class 7-Z, 9.250%, 4/25/18 895,532 955,137
1988 Class 15-A, 9.000%, 6/25/18 188,049 198,405
1988 Class 16-B, 9.500%, 6/25/18 1,124,388 1,212,273
1988 Class 17-B, 9.400%, 10/25/17 64,034 66,065
1988 Class 19-H, 9.500%, 7/25/17 267,638 269,709
1989 Class 27-D, 10.000%, 1/25/16 206,859 213,186
1989 Class 31-D, 9.150%, 8/25/18 358,340 367,269
1989 Class 73-C, PO, 10/25/19 212,157 165,748
1990 Class 77-C, 9.000%, 7/25/19 387,757 404,463
1990 Class 94-C, 8.000%, 1/25/19 183,675 186,015
1991 Class 16-G, 8.000%, 3/25/04 1,050,000 1,066,830
1991 Class 41-O, 9.000%, 8/25/06 375,000 392,591
1992 Class 13-S, HB, IF, 1/25/99 4,479 33,146
1992 Class 137-BA, 3.500%, 1/25/17 328,238 316,139
1993 Class 35-C, 5.500%, 10/25/01 200,000 199,310
1993 Class 85-PD, 5.500%, 7/25/03 300,000 299,181
1993 Class 107-D, 6.500%, 12/25/06 400,000 409,600
1994-G Class 7-PB, 6.000%, 4/17/08 1,000,000 1,002,659
1994-G Class 8-B, 6.650%, 8/17/07 700,000 707,000
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(Cost $24,493,755) 24,794,043
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TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY OBLIGATIONS 140,663,208
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(Cost $138,644,983)
CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES -- 12.73%
Finance -- 10.62%
American Southwest Financial Corp. CMO, Series
67-D,
9.450%, 3/1/15 464,754 467,208
Associates Corp. of North America:
8.800%, 3/1/96 405,000 407,048
9.700%, 5/1/97 765,000 805,392
6.800%, 12/15/97 800,000 819,067
8.500%, 1/10/00 500,000 547,895
7.550%, 8/23/01 250,000 268,825
Associates Corp. of North America Medium Term
Note
Tranche #SR 00455, 7.480%, 7/27/02 300,000 322,988
Bear Stearns Secured Investments, Inc. CMO,
Series 88-7B, 9.250%, 12/1/18 288,412 287,361
Beneficial Finance Corp. Medium Term Note:
Tranche #00107, 9.250%, 10/15/96 1,150,000 1,182,456
Tranche #00490, 7.200%, 2/21/97 400,000 407,515
Tranche #00659, 7.340%, 11/26/99 200,000 210,421
CFC-7 Grantor Trust Asset Backed Ctf., 8.650%,
10/15/96 262,064 262,983
Chemical Bank Grantor Trust 1989-B Participation
Marine Contracts, Class 1, 8.900%, 12/15/96 212,785 218,927
Citicorp Mortgage Securities, Inc. Remic Pass
Thru Ctf.,
Series 89-16, Class A-1, AR, 4/1/19 336,678 336,678
Collaterized Mortgage Obligation Trust CMO:
Series 12, Class D, 9.500%, 2/1/17 222,483 238,379
Collaterized Mortgage Securities Corp. CMO:
Series 88-16, Class B, 9.100%, 2/27/18 44,941 44,948
Ford Credit Grantor Trust Asset Backed Ctf.
Series 1994-B, Class A, 7.300%, 10/15/99 242,975 248,028
Ford Motor Credit Co.:
8.625%, 4/15/96 475,000 479,028
9.500%, 4/15/00 590,000 669,731
Ford Motor Credit Co. Euro Dollar Debenture,
9.625%, 2/27/96 500,000 502,735
Ford Motor Credit Co. Medium Term Note:
9.750%, 5/6/96 1,005,000 1,019,900
9.000%, 7/26/96 500,000 509,726
Tranche #TR 00493, 6.450%, 7/21/97 300,000 304,111
Tranche #00281, 7.470%, 7/29/99 1,000,000 1,054,275
Tranche #00442, 7.590%, 4/6/00 300,000 319,328
General Electric Capital Corp., 8.750%, 11/26/96 500,000 514,477
General Electric Capital Corp. Medium Term Note
Tranche #TR 00624, 7.665%, 2/3/97 500,000 512,393
General Motors Acceptance Corp. Medium Term Note
Tranche #00162, 7.750%, 2/20/97 250,000 255,992
Goldman Sachs CMO:
Trust 4, Series C-3, 9.450%, 10/27/03 269,782 271,120
Trust 7, Class 2-C, 9.100%, 4/27/17 7,393 7,388
Lomas Mortgage Funding Corp. II, CMO, Series
88-1A,
9.000%, 9/20/15 62,912 63,463
MBNA Master Credit Card Trust Asset Backed Ctf.:
Trust 91-1, Series 1991-1A, 7.750%, 10/15/98 1,000,000 1,017,229
Trust 92-1, Series 1992-1A, 7.250%, 6/15/99 750,000 768,682
Morgan Stanley Mortgage Trust, CMO, Series 38-4,
PO, 11/20/21 71,667 56,258
Ryland Acceptance Corp. Four, CMO, Series 78,
Class 78-B, 9.550%, 3/1/16 653,661 675,166
Shearson Lehman, Inc. CMO, Mortgage Backed
Sequential Pay Bond, Series U, Sequence U-1,
8.750%, 8/27/17 30,833 31,141
Western Financial Grantor Trust Auto Receivable P/T Ctf:
1993-4, Class A1, 4.600%, 4/1/99 614,418 609,109
1994-3, Class A, 6.650%, 12/1/99 423,509 430,607
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(Cost $18,335,649) 18,581,444
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Industrial -- 2.11%
Coca-Cola Co., 7.750%, 2/15/96 290,000 290,799
Ford Holdings Inc.:
9.250%, 3/1/00 468,000 525,722
9.250%, 7/15/97 861,000 907,744
General Electric Co., 7.875%, 5/1/96 488,000 491,940
Pepsico, Inc.:
7.875%, 8/15/96 445,000 451,858
7.000%, 11/15/96 182,000 184,628
Waste Management Inc., 7.875%, 8/15/96 550,000 558,133
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(Cost $1,957,205) 1,977,358
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TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES 20,558,802
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(Cost $20,292,854)
TOTAL INVESTMENTS $161,484,092
============
(Cost $159,199,919)
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
SHORT BOND FUND
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
December 31, 1995
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
The Funds invest in securities whose value is derived from an underlying
pool of mortgages or consumer loans. Some of these securities are
collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs). CMOs are debt securities
issued by U.S. government agencies or by financial institutions and other
mortgage lenders which are collateralized by a pool of mortgages held
under an indenture. Descriptions of certain collateralized mortgage
obligations are as follows:
Adjustable Rate (AR)
Inverse Floaters (IF) represent securities that pay interest at a rate
that increases (decreases) with a decline (increase) in a specified index.
Interest Only (IO) represent the right to receive the monthly interest
payments on an underlying pool of mortgage loans. The face amount shown
represents the par value on the underlying pool. The yields on these
securities are generally higher than prevailing market yields on other
mortgage-backed securities because their cash flow patterns are more
volatile and there is a greater risk that the initial investment will not
be fully recouped. These securities are subject to accelerated principal
paydowns as a result of prepayments or refinancing of the underlying pool
of mortgage instruments. As a result, interest income may be reduced
considerably.
High Coupon Bonds (HB) (a.k.a. "IOettes") represent the right to receive
interest payments on an underlying pool of mortgages with similar risks as
those associated with IO securities. Unlike IO's, the owner also has a
right to receive a very small portion of principal. The high interest rate
results from taking interest payments from other classes in the REMIC
Trust and allocating them to the small principal of the HB class.
Principal Only (PO) represents the right to receive the principal portion
only on an underlying pool of mortgage loans. The market value of these
securities is extremely volatile in response to changes in market interest
rates. As prepayments on the underlying mortgages of these securities
increase, the yield on these securities increases.
<PAGE>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
BOND FUNDS
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 of which there were five Bond
Funds, as described below. Woodward Bond Fund Woodward Intermediate Bond Fund
Woodward Short Bond Fund Woodward Municipal Bond Fund Woodward Michigan
Municipal Fund
The Bond and Intermediate Bond Funds commenced operations on June 1,
1991. The Municipal Bond and Michigan Municipal Bond Funds commenced
operations February 1, 1993. The Short Bond Fund commenced operations on
September 17, 1994.
(2) Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by
the Bond Funds 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 Bond Funds value investment securities at market value which is
determined by a pricing service based upon quoted market prices or dealer
quotes. 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 or its third
party custodian 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 adjusted for
amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt instruments. Bond
premiums and discounts are amortized/accreted as required by the Internal
Revenue Code. Premiums and discounts on mortgage-backed securities are
amortized/accreted using the effective interest rate method. As prepayments on
the underlying mortgages increase or decrease the expected life, the yield is
adjusted to amortize/accrete the security to its new expected life.
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.
<PAGE>
Net realized gains differ for financial statement and tax purposes
primarily because of the recognition of wash sale transactions for all Funds
and write downs for book purposes on the Bond and Intermediate Bond funds (See
notes to Portfolio of Investments). Also, due to the timing of dividend
distributions, the fiscal year in which amounts are distributed may differ
from the year the income or realized gains were recorded by the Fund.
As of December 31, 1995, the Bond Funds had capital loss carryforwards
and related expiration dates as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fund 2002 2003 Total
- ---- ---- ---- -----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Bond $19,955,806 $1,041,792 $20,997,598
Intermediate Bond 3,916,956 2,190,497 6,107,453
</TABLE>
Shareholder Dividends
Dividends from net investment income are declared and paid monthly by the
Bond Funds. 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 each series.
When Issued/To Be Announced (TBA) Securities.
The Bond Funds may purchase securities on a "when issued" basis. These
securities have been registered by a municipality or government agency, but
have not yet been issued to the public. These transactions involve a
commitment by the Funds to purchase particular securities, with payment and
delivery taking place at a future date, for which all specific information,
such as the face amount and maturity date of such investment security, is not
known at the time of the trade. These transactions are subject to market
fluctuations and the risk that the value at delivery may be more or less than
the purchase price at which the transactions were entered. The current value
of these securities is determined in the same manner as that of other
portfolio securities. Although the Bond Funds generally purchase these
securities with the intention of acquisition, such securities may be sold
before the settlement date.
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
Woodward or a change in expectations as to the level of actual expenses.
(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 Bond Funds'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 Funds' 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.
<PAGE>
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 Short
Bond, Municipal Bond, and Michigan Municipal Bond Funds for certain expenses
in the amount of $65,761, $88,071, and $119,481 respectively.
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.
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.
See Note 5 for a summary of fee rates and expenses pursuant to these
agreements.
(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>
<CAPTION>
INTERMEDIATE SHORT
BOND FUND BOND FUND BOND FUND
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Gross Unrealized
Gains $ 35,731,180 $ 13,566,717 $ 2,333,204
Gross Unrealized
Losses (11,032,156) (7,073,022) (49,031)
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$ 24,699,024 $ 6,493,695 $ 2,284,173
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Federal Income Tax
Cost $488,279,591 $394,514,666 $159,199,919
Purchases $191,486,673 $141,628,950 $129,641,103
Sales & Maturities, at value $189,618,003 $176,498,989 $ 31,673,292
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(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 each fund's average net assets.
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INTERMEDIATE SHORT
Effective Date BOND FUND BOND FUND BOND FUND
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Expense Rates:
January 1 0.74% 0.73% 0.75%
March 21 0.74% 0.73% 0.75%
NBD Advisory Fee:
January 1 0.65% 0.65% 0.65%
Amounts Paid:
Advisory Fee to NBD $3,121,267 $2,650,418 $650,298
Distribution Fees to FoM
& Essex $ 51,487 $ 28,779 $ 5,165
Other Fees & Out of Pocket
Expenses to NBD $ 124,183 $ 92,054 $ 36,588
Expense reimbursement by NBD -- -- $(65,761)
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(6) Portfolio Composition
Although the Municipal Bond Fund has a diversified investment portfolio,
the Fund has investments greater than 10% of its total investments in the
state of Illinois. The Michigan Municipal Bond Fund does not have a
diversified portfolio since all of its investments are within the state of
Michigan. Such concentrations within particular states may subject the Funds
more significantly to economic changes occuring within those states.
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THE WOODWARD FUNDS
BOND FUNDS
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The Financial Highlights present a per share analysis of how the Bond
Funds' 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 Bond Funds
and other information for the periods presented.
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<CAPTION>
Bond Fund
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Year ended Year ended Year ended Year ended Period ended
Dec. 31, 1995 Dec. 31, 1994 Dec. 31, 1993 Dec. 31, 1992 Dec. 31, 1991
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 9.01 $ 10.32 $ 10.25 $ 10.55 $ 10.00
Income from investment operations:
Net investment income 0.63 0.61 0.76 0.83 0.51
Net realized and unrealized gains
(losses) on investments 1.45 (1.31) 0.38 (0.17) 0.57
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Total from investment operations 2.08 (0.70) 1.14 0.66 1.08
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Less distributions:
From net investment income (0.64) (0.59) (0.76) (0.83) (0.51)
From realized gains -- (0.02) (0.31) (0.13) (0.02)
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Total distributions (0.64) (0.61) (1.07) (0.96) (0.53)
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Net asset value, end of period $ 10.45 $ 9.01 $ 10.32 $ 10.25 $ 10.55
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Total Return (b) 23.75% (6.99%) 11.39% 6.56% 18.45%(a)
Ratios/Supplemental Data
Net assets, end of period $517,565,579 $427,168,395 $501,196,278 $321,758,333 $237,673,316
Ratio of expenses to average net assets 0.74% 0.74% 0.73% 0.73% 0.75%(a)
Ratio of net investment income to
average net assets 6.39% 6.36% 7.20% 8.08% 8.44%(a)
Portfolio turnover rate 41.91% 75.67% 111.52% 90.45% 8.19%
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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.
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<CAPTION>
Intermediate Bond Fund
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Year ended Year ended Year ended Year ended Period ended
Dec. 31, 1995 Dec. 31, 1994 Dec. 31, 1993 Dec. 31, 1992 Dec. 31, 1991
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 9.21 $ 10.41 $ 10.28 $ 10.55 $ 10.00
Income from investment operations:
Net investment income 0.59 0.56 0.59 0.71 0.40
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
on investments 1.16 (1.20) 0.26 (0.10) 0.57
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Total from investment operations 1.75 (0.64) 0.85 0.61 0.97
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Less distributions:
From net investment income (0.59) (0.55) (0.59) (0.71) (0.40)
From realized gains -- (0.01) (0.13) (0.17) (0.02)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total distributions (0.59) (0.56) (0.72) (0.88) (0.42)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net asset value, end of period $ 10.37 $ 9.21 $ 10.41 $ 10.28 $ 10.55
============ ============ ============ ============ ============
Total Return (b) 19.48% (6.31%) 8.41% 6.00% 16.62%(a)
Ratios/Supplemental Data
Net assets, end of period $405,309,939 $393,019,168 $429,789,857 $220,432,255 $130,367,032
Ratio of expenses to average net assets 0.73% 0.74% 0.74% 0.74% 0.75%(a)
Ratio of net investment income to average net
assets 5.98% 5.73% 5.44% 6.91% 6.59%(a)
Portfolio turnover rate 36.47% 54.60% 92.80% 56.30% 7.38%
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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.
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<CAPTION>
Short Bond Fund
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Year ended Period ended
Dec. 31, 1995 Dec. 31, 1994
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<S> <C> <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 9.84 $ 10.00
Income from investment operations:
Net investment income 0.58 0.17
Net realized and unrealized gains
(losses) on investments 0.39 (0.16)
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Total from investment operations 0.97 0.01
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Less distributions:
From net investment income (0.58) (0.17)
From realized gains (0.00) --
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Total distributions (0.58) (0.17)
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Net asset value, end of period $ 10.23 $ 9.84
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Total Return (b) 10.07% 0.21%(a)
Ratios/Supplemental Data
Net assets, end of period $163,336,855 $64,239,163
Ratio of expenses to average net assets 0.75% 0.75%(a)
Ratio of net investment income to
average net assets 5.74% 5.92%(a)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
without fee waivers/ reimbursed expenses 0.81% 0.93%(a)
Ratio of net investment income to average
net assets without fee waivers/
reimbursed expenses 5.68% 5.74%(a)
Portfolio turnover rate 30.94% 10.20%
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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.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To the Trustees and Shareholders of
The Woodward Bond Funds:
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities,
including the portfolios of investments, of the Bond Funds of THE WOODWARD
FUNDS (comprising, as indicated in Note 1, the Bond, Intermediate Bond, Short
Bond, Municipal Bond and Michigan Municipal Bond Funds) as of December 31,
1995, and the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the
statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period
then ended, 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 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. 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 each of the respective funds constituting the Bond Funds of The
Woodward Funds as of December 31, 1995, the results of their operations for
the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the two years
in the period then ended 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.
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April 15, 1996
for
CLASS I AND CLASS A SHARES OF THE:
WOODWARD MUNICIPAL BOND FUND
WOODWARD MICHIGAN MUNICIPAL BOND FUND
of
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
c/o NBD Bank
Transfer Agent
P.O. Box 7058
Troy, Michigan 48007-7058
(800) 688-3350
This Statement of Additional Information (the "Additional
Statement") is meant to be read in conjunction with The Woodward Funds'
Prospectuses dated April 15, 1996 pertaining to all classes of shares of the
Woodward Municipal Bond Fund (the "Municipal Bond Portfolio") and Woodward
Michigan Municipal Bond Fund (the "Michigan Municipal Bond Portfolio") (each,
a "Portfolio" and collectively, the "Portfolios"), and is incorporated by
reference in its entirety into the Prospectuses. Because this Additional
Statement is not itself a prospectus, no investment in shares of the
Portfolios should be made solely upon the information contained herein. Copies
of the Portfolios' Prospectuses may be obtained from any office of the Co-
Distributors by writing or calling the Co-Distributors or the Trust.
Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the same meanings as in the
Prospectuses.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Investment Objectives, Policies and Risk Factors.................... 1
Net Asset Value..................................................... 11
Additional Purchase and Redemption Information...................... 12
Description of Shares............................................... 13
Additional Information Concerning Taxes............................. 15
Management.......................................................... 20
Independent Public Accountants...................................... 25
Counsel............................................................. 26
Additional Information on Performance............................... 26
Appendix A.......................................................... A-1
Appendix B.......................................................... B-1
Appendix C.......................................................... C-1
Report of Independent Public Accountants
and Financial Statements.......................................... FS-1
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INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES, POLICIES AND RISK FACTORS
The following policies supplement the Portfolios' respective
investment objectives and policies as set forth in their Prospectuses.
Additional Information on Portfolio Instruments
Attached to this Additional Statement is Appendix A which
contains descriptions of the rating symbols used by Rating Agencies for
securities in which the Portfolios may invest.
Portfolio Transactions
Subject to the general supervision of the Trust's Board of
Trustees, the Adviser is responsible for, makes decisions with respect to, and
places orders for all purchases and sales of portfolio securities for each
Portfolio.
The annualized portfolio turnover rate for each Portfolio is
calculated by dividing the lesser of purchases or sales of portfolio
securities for the reporting period by the monthly average value of the
portfolio securities owned during the reporting period. The calculation
excludes all securities, including options, whose maturities or expiration
dates at the time of acquisition are one year or less. Portfolio turnover may
vary greatly from year to year as well as within a particular year, and may be
affected by cash requirements for redemption of shares and by requirements
which enable the Portfolios to receive favorable tax treatment. Portfolio
turnover will not be a limiting factor in making portfolio decisions, and the
Portfolios may engage in short term trading to achieve their respective
investment objectives.
Purchases of money market instruments by the Portfolios are
made from dealers, underwriters and issuers. The Portfolios currently do not
expect to incur any brokerage commission expense on such transactions because
money market instruments are generally traded on a "net" basis acting as
principal for their own accounts without a stated commission. The price of the
security, however, usually includes a profit to the dealer. Securities
purchased in underwritten offerings include a fixed amount of compensation to
the underwriter, generally referred to as the underwriter's concession or
discount. When securities are purchased directly from or sold directly to an
issuer, no commissions or discounts are paid.
Transactions on U.S. stock exchanges involve the payment of
negotiated brokerage commissions. On exchanges on which commissions are
negotiated, the cost of transactions may vary among different brokers.
Transactions in the over-the-
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counter market are generally on a net basis (i.e., without commission) through
dealers, or otherwise involve transactions directly with the issuer of an
instrument.
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and the
period from February 1, 1993 (commencement of operations) through December 31,
1993, the Municipal Bond and Michigan Municipal Bond Portfolios paid no
brokerage commissions.
The Portfolios may participate, if and when practicable, in
bidding for the purchase of portfolio securities directly from an issuer in
order to take advantage of the lower purchase price available to members of a
bidding group. A Portfolio will engage in this practice, however, only when
the Adviser, in its sole discretion, believes such practice to be otherwise in
the Portfolio's interests.
The Advisory Agreement for the Portfolios provides that, in
executing portfolio transactions and selecting brokers or dealers, the Adviser
will seek to obtain the best overall terms available for each Portfolio. In
assessing the best overall terms available for any transaction, the Adviser
shall consider factors it deems relevant, including the breadth of the market
in the security, the price of the security, the financial condition and
execution capability of the broker or dealer, and the reasonableness of the
commission, if any, both for the specific transaction and on a continuing
basis. In addition, the Agreement authorizes the Adviser to cause a Portfolio
to pay a broker-dealer which furnishes brokerage and research services a
higher commission than that which might be charged by another broker-dealer
for effecting the same transaction, provided that the Adviser determines in
good faith that such commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the
brokerage and research services provided by such broker-dealer, viewed in
terms of either the particular transaction or the overall responsibilities of
the Adviser to the Portfolios. Such brokerage and research services might
consist of reports and statistics relating to specific companies or
industries, general summaries of groups of stocks or bonds and their
comparative earnings and yields, or broad overviews of the stock, bond and
government securities markets and the economy.
Supplementary research information so received is in addition
to, and not in lieu of, services required to be performed by the Adviser and
does not reduce the advisory fees payable by the Portfolios. The Trustees will
periodically review any commissions paid by the Portfolios to consider whether
the commissions paid over representative periods of time appear to be
reasonable in relation to the benefits inuring to the Portfolios. It is
possible that certain of the supplementary research or other services received
will primarily benefit one or more other investment companies or other
accounts for which investment
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discretion is exercised by the Adviser. Conversely, a Portfolio may be the
primary beneficiary of the research or services received as a result of
portfolio transactions effected for such other account or investment company.
The Trust will not execute portfolio transactions through,
acquire portfolio securities issued by, make savings deposits in or enter into
repurchase or reverse repurchase agreements with the Adviser, the
Co-Distributors or an affiliated person of any of them (as such term is
defined in the 1940 Act) acting as principal, except to the extent permitted
by the SEC or its staff. In addition, a Portfolio will not purchase securities
during the existence of any underwriting or selling group relating thereto of
which a Co-Distributor or the Adviser, or an affiliated person of either of
them, is a member, except to the extent permitted by the SEC or its staff.
Under certain circumstances, the Portfolios may be at a disadvantage because
of these limitations in comparison with other investment companies which have
similar investment objectives but are not subject to such limitations.
Investment decisions for each Portfolio are made independently
from those for the other Portfolios and for any other investment companies and
accounts advised or managed by the Adviser. Such other investment companies
and accounts may also invest in the same securities as the Portfolios. To the
extent permitted by law, the Adviser may aggregate the securities to be sold
or purchased for the Portfolios with those to be sold or purchased for other
investment companies or accounts in executing transactions. When a purchase or
sale of the same security is made at substantially the same time on behalf of
one or more of the Portfolios and another investment company or account, the
transaction will be averaged as to price and available investments allocated
as to amount, in a manner which the Adviser believes to be equitable to each
Portfolio and such other investment company or account. In some instances,
this investment procedure may adversely affect the price paid or received by a
Portfolio or the size of the position obtained or sold by the Portfolio.
Government Obligations
As stated in the Prospectuses, pursuant to their investment
objectives the Portfolios may invest in U.S.
Government Obligations.
Bank Obligations
In accordance with their respective investment objective, the
Portfolios may purchase bank obligations, which include banker's acceptances,
negotiable certificates of deposit and non-negotiable time deposits, including
U.S. dollar-
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denominated instruments issued or supported by the credit of U.S. or foreign
banks or savings institutions. Although the Portfolios invest in obligations
of foreign banks or foreign branches of U.S. banks only where the Adviser
deems the instrument to present minimal credit risks, such investments may
nevertheless entail risks that are different from those of investments in
domestic obligations of U.S. banks due to differences in political, regulatory
and economic systems and conditions. All investments in bank obligations are
limited to the obligations of financial institutions having more than $1.0
billion in total assets at the time of purchase.
Commercial Paper
Commercial paper, including variable and floating rate notes
and other short term corporate obligations, must be rated in one of the two
highest categories by at least two Rating Agencies, or if not rated, have been
issued by a corporation having an outstanding bond issue rated A or higher by
a Rating Agency. Bonds and other short term obligations (if not rated as
commercial paper) purchased by the Portfolios must be rated BBB or Baa, or
higher, by a Rating Agency, respectively, or if unrated, be of comparable
investment quality in the judgment of the Adviser.
Variable and Floating Rate Instruments
With respect to variable and floating rate obligations that may
be acquired by the Portfolios, the Adviser will consider the earning power,
cash flows and other liquidity ratios of the issuers and guarantors of such
notes and will continuously monitor their financial status to meet payment on
demand. The absence of an active secondary market with respect to particular
variable and floating rate instruments could make it difficult for a Portfolio
to dispose of instruments if the issuer defaulted on its payment obligation or
during periods that the Portfolio is not entitled to exercise its demand
rights, and the Portfolio could, for these or other reasons, suffer a loss
with respect to such instruments.
Other Investment Companies
Subject to 1940 Act limitations and pursuant to applicable SEC
requirements, the Portfolios may invest from time to time in securities issued
by other investment companies which invest in high quality, short term debt
securities. Each of the Portfolios intends to limit its investments so that,
as determined immediately after a securities purchase is made: (a) not more
than 5% of the value of the Portfolio's total assets will be invested in the
securities of any one investment company; (b) not more than 10% of the value
of the Portfolio's total assets will be invested in the aggregate in
securities of
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investment companies as a group; and (c) not more than 3% of the outstanding
voting stock of any one investment company will be owned by the Portfolio or
the Trust as a whole.
Lending Securities
When a Portfolio lends its securities, it continues to receive
interest or dividends on the securities loaned and may simultaneously earn
interest on the investment of the cash collateral. Although voting rights, or
rights to consent, attendant to securities on loan pass to the borrower, such
loans will be called so that the securities may be voted by a Portfolio if a
material event affecting the investment is to occur.
Repurchase Agreements and Reverse Repurchase Agreements
The repurchase price under the repurchase agreements described
in the Prospectuses generally equals the price paid by a Portfolio plus
interest negotiated on the basis of current short term rates (which may be
more or less than the rate on the securities underlying the repurchase
agreement). Securities subject to repurchase agreements are held by the
Trust's Custodian, in the Federal Reserve/Treasury book-entry system or by
another authorized securities depository. Repurchase agreements are considered
to be loans under the 1940 Act.
Reverse repurchase agreements are considered to be borrowings
by the Portfolios under the 1940 Act. At the time a Portfolio enters into a
reverse repurchase agreement, it will place in a segregated custodial account
liquid assets such as U.S. Government securities or other liquid high-grade
debt securities having a value equal to or greater than the repurchase price
(including accrued interest) and will subsequently monitor the account to
ensure that such value is maintained. Reverse repurchase agreements involve
the risk that the market value of the securities sold by the Portfolio may
decline below the price of the securities it is obligated to repurchase.
Options Trading
As stated in the Prospectuses, the Portfolios may purchase and
sell put and call options listed on a national securities exchange and issued
by the Options Clearing Corporation. Such transactions may be effected on a
principal basis with primary reporting dealers in U.S. Government securities
in an amount not exceeding 5% of a Portfolio's net assets. This is a highly
specialized activity which entails greater than ordinary investment risks.
Regardless of how much the market price of the underlying security increases
or decreases, the option buyer's risk is limited to the amount of the original
investment for the purchase of the option. However, options may be more
volatile than the underlying securities, and
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therefore, on a percentage basis, an investment in options may be subject to
greater fluctuation than an investment in the underlying securities. A listed
call option gives the purchaser of the option the right to buy from a clearing
corporation, and a writer has the obligation to sell to the clearing
corporation, the underlying security at the stated exercise price at any time
prior to the expiration of the option, regardless of the market price of the
security. The premium paid to the writer is in consideration for undertaking
the obligations under the option contract. A listed put option gives the
purchaser the right to sell to a clearing corporation the underlying security
at the stated exercise price at any time prior to the expiration date of the
option, regardless of the market price of the security. Put and call options
purchased by a Portfolio will be valued at the last sale price or, in the
absence of such a price, at the mean between bid and asked prices.
A Portfolio's obligation to sell a security subject to a
covered call option written by it, or to purchase a security subject to a
secured put option written by it, may be terminated prior to the expiration
date of the option by the Portfolio executing a closing purchase transaction,
which is effected by purchasing on an exchange an option of the same series
(i.e., same underlying security, exercise price and expiration date) as the
option previously written. Such a purchase does not result in the ownership of
an option. A closing purchase transaction will ordinarily be effected to
realize a profit on an outstanding option, to prevent an underlying security
from being called, to permit the sale of the underlying security or to permit
the writing of a new option containing different terms on such underlying
security. The cost of such a liquidation purchase plus transaction costs may
be greater than the premium received upon the original option, in which event
the Portfolio will have incurred a loss in the transaction. An option position
may be closed out only on an exchange which provides a secondary market for an
option of the same series. There is no assurance that a liquid secondary
market on an exchange will exist for any particular option. A covered call
option writer, unable to effect a closing purchase transaction, will not be
able to sell the underlying security until the option expires or the
underlying security is delivered upon exercise with the result that the writer
in such circumstances will be subject to the risk of market decline in the
underlying security during such period. A Portfolio will write an option on a
particular security only if the Adviser believes that a liquid secondary
market will exist on an exchange for options of the same series which will
permit the Portfolio to make a closing purchase transaction in order to close
out its position.
When a Portfolio writes a covered call option, an amount equal
to the net premium (the premium less the commission) received by the Portfolio
is included in the liability section of
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the Portfolio's statement of assets and liabilities as a deferred credit. The
amount of the deferred credit will be subsequently marked-to-market to reflect
the current value of the option written. The current value of the traded
option is the last sale price or, in the absence of a sale, the average of the
closing bid and asked prices. If an option expires on the stipulated
expiration date or if the Portfolio enters into a closing purchase
transaction, it will realize a gain (or loss if the cost of a closing purchase
transaction exceeds the net premium received when the option is sold) and the
deferred credit related to such option will be eliminated. Any gain on a
covered call option may be offset by a decline in the market price of the
underlying security during the option period. If a covered call option is
exercised, the Portfolio may deliver the underlying security held by it or
purchase the underlying security in the open market. In either event, the
proceeds of the sale will be increased by the net premium originally received
and the Portfolio will realize a gain or loss. If a secured put option is
exercised, the amount paid by the Portfolio involved for the underlying
security will be partially offset by the amount of the premium previously paid
to the Portfolio. Premiums from expired options written by a Portfolio and net
gains from closing purchase transactions are treated as short-term capital
gains for federal income tax purposes, and losses on closing purchase
transactions are short-term capital losses.
When-Issued Purchases and Forward Commitments
A Portfolio will purchase securities on a when-issued basis or
purchase or sell securities on a forward commitment basis only with the
intention of completing the transaction and actually purchasing or selling the
securities. If deemed advisable as a matter of investment strategy, however, a
Portfolio may dispose of or renegotiate a commitment after it is entered into,
and may sell securities it has committed to purchase before those securities
are delivered to the Portfolio on the settlement date. In these cases the
Portfolio may realize a capital gain or loss.
When a Portfolio engages in when-issued and forward commitment
transactions, it relies on the other party to consummate the trade. Failure of
such party to do so may result in the Portfolio's incurring a loss or missing
an opportunity to obtain a price considered to be advantageous.
Municipal Securities
As stated in the Prospectuses, the Portfolios may invest in
Municipal Securities including general obligation securities, revenue
securities, notes, and moral obligation bonds, which are normally issued by
special purpose authorities. There are, of course, variations in the quality
of Municipal
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Securities, both within a particular classification and between
classifications, and the yields on Municipal Securities depend in part on a
variety of factors, including general market conditions, the financial
condition of the issuer, general conditions of the municipal bond market, the
size of a particular offering, the maturity of the obligation and the rating
of the issue. The ratings of Municipal Securities by Rating Agencies represent
their opinions as to the quality of Municipal Securities. It should be
emphasized, however, that ratings are general and are not absolute standards
of quality, and Municipal Securities with the same maturity, interest rate and
rating may have different yields while Municipal Securities with the same
maturity and interest rate with different ratings may have the same yield.
Subsequent to its purchase by a Portfolio, a Municipal Security may cease to
be rated or its rating may be reduced below the minimum rating required for
purchase by the Portfolio. The Adviser will consider such an event in
determining whether the Portfolio should continue to hold the obligation.
The payment of principal and interest on most Municipal
Securities purchased by the Portfolios will depend upon the ability of the
issuers to meet their obligations. The District of Columbia, each state, each
possession and territory of the United States, each of their political
subdivisions, agencies, instrumentalities and authorities and each state
agency of which a state is a member is a separate "issuer" as that term is
used in this Additional Statement and in the Prospectuses. The
non-governmental user of facilities financed by a private activity bond is
also considered to be an "issuer". An issuer's obligations under its Municipal
Securities are subject to the provisions of bankruptcy, insolvency, and other
laws affecting the rights or remedies of creditors, such as the Federal
Bankruptcy Code, and laws, if any, which may be enacted by Federal or state
legislatures extending the time for payment of principal or interest, or both,
or imposing other constraints upon enforcement of such obligations or upon the
ability of municipalities to levy taxes. The power or ability of an issuer to
meet its obligations for the payment of interest or principal of its Municipal
Securities may be materially adversely affected by litigation or other
conditions.
Certain of the Municipal Securities held by the Portfolios may
be insured at the time of issuance as to the timely payment of principal and
interest. The insurance policies will usually be obtained by the issuer of the
Municipal Securities at the time of original issuance. In the event that the
issuer defaults with respect to interest or principal payments, the insurer
will be notified and will be required to make payment to the bondholders.
There is, however, no guarantee that the insurer will meet its obligations. In
addition, such
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insurance will not protect against market fluctuations caused by changes in
interest rates and other factors.
From time to time proposals have been introduced before
Congress for the purpose of restricting or eliminating the federal income tax
exemption for interest on Municipal Securities. For example, pursuant to
federal tax legislation passed in 1986 interest on certain private activity
bonds must be included in an investor's federal alternative minimum taxable
income, and corporate investors must include all tax-exempt interest in their
federal alternative minimum taxable income. The Trust cannot predict what
legislation, if any, may be proposed in Congress in the future as regards the
federal income tax status of interest on Municipal Securities in general, or
which proposals, if any, might be enacted. Such proposals, if enacted, might
materially adversely affect the availability of municipal securities for
investments by the Portfolios and their liquidity and value. In such event,
the Board of Trustees would re-evaluate the Portfolios' investment objectives
and policies and consider changes in their structure or possible dissolution.
Stand-By Commitments
The Portfolios may acquire "stand-by commitments" with respect
to Municipal Securities they hold. Under a stand-by commitment, a dealer
agrees to purchase at the Portfolio's option specified Municipal Securities at
a specified price. Stand-by commitments may be exercisable by the Portfolios
at any time before the maturity of the underlying Municipal Securities and may
be sold, transferred or assigned only with the instruments involved.
The Portfolios expect that stand-by commitments will generally
be available without the payment of any direct or indirect consideration.
However, if necessary or advisable, the Portfolios may pay for a stand-by
commitment either separately in cash or by paying a higher price for Municipal
Securities which are acquired subject to the commitment (thus reducing the
yield to maturity otherwise available for the same securities). The Portfolios
will acquire a stand-by commitment unless immediately after the acquisition,
with respect to 75% of its assets not more than 5% of its total assets will be
invested in instruments subject to a demand feature, including stand-by
commitments, with the same institution.
The Portfolios intend to enter into stand-by commitments only
with dealers, banks and broker-dealers which, in the Adviser's opinion,
present minimal credit risks. The Portfolios' reliance upon the credit of
these dealers, banks and broker-dealers will be secured by the value of the
underlying Municipal Securities that are subject to the commitment. Thus, the
risk of loss to the Portfolios in connection with a "stand-by
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commitment" will not be qualitatively different from the risk of loss faced by
a person that is holding securities pending settlement after having agreed to
sell the securities in the ordinary course of business.
The Portfolios will acquire stand-by commitments solely to
facilitate portfolio liquidity and do not intend to exercise their rights
thereunder for trading purposes. The acquisition of a stand-by commitment will
not affect the valuation or assumed maturity of the underlying Municipal
Securities which will continue to be valued in accordance with the amortized
cost method. The actual stand-by commitment will be valued at zero in
determining net asset value. Where a Portfolio pays directly or indirectly for
a stand-by commitment, its cost will be reflected as an unrealized loss for
the period during which the commitment is held by the Portfolio and will be
reflected in realized gain or loss when the commitment is exercised or
expires.
Additional Investment Limitations
In addition to the investment limitations disclosed in the
Prospectuses, the Portfolios are subject to the following investment
limitations which may not be changed without approval of the holders of the
majority of the outstanding shares of the affected Portfolio (as defined under
"Description of Shares" below).
Neither of the Portfolios may:
1. Purchase or sell real estate, except that each Portfolio may
purchase securities of issuers which deal in real estate and may purchase
securities which are secured by interests in real estate.
2. Acquire any other investment company or investment company
security except in connection with a merger, consolidation, reorganization or
acquisition of assets or where otherwise permitted by the 1940 Act.
3. Act as an underwriter of securities within the meaning of
the Securities Act of 1933 except insofar as a Portfolio might be deemed to be
an underwriter upon the disposition of portfolio securities acquired within
the limitation on purchases of restricted securities and except to the extent
that the purchase of obligations directly from the issuer thereof in
accordance with the Portfolio's investment objective, policies and limitations
may be deemed to be underwriting.
4. Write or sell put options, call options, straddles, spreads,
or any combination thereof, except for
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transactions in options on securities, indices of securities, futures
contracts and options on futures contracts.
5. Purchase securities on margin, make short sales of
securities or maintain a short position, except that (a) this investment
limitation shall not apply to a Portfolio's transactions in futures contracts
and related options, and (b) a Portfolio may obtain short-term credit as may
be necessary for the clearance of purchases and sales of portfolio securities.
6. Purchase securities of companies for the purpose of
exercising control.
7. Purchase or sell commodity contracts, or invest in oil, gas
or mineral exploration or development programs, except that each Portfolio
may, to the extent appropriate to its investment objective, purchase publicly
traded securities of companies engaging in whole or in part in such activities
and may enter into futures contracts and related options.
In order to permit the sale of a Portfolio's shares in certain
states, the Trust may make commitments with respect to a Portfolio more
restrictive than the investment policies and limitations described above and
in its Prospectuses. As of the date of this Statement of Additional
Information, the Trust has made commitments that the Municipal Bond Portfolio
will not invest more than 5% of its total assets in securities of issuers
which have been in continuous operation for less than three years, and that
the Municipal Bond and Michigan Municipal Bond Portfolios will not invest more
than 15% of their total assets in such "unseasoned issuers" which are
restricted as to disposition. Should the Trust determine that any such
commitment is no longer in the best interests of a particular Portfolio, it
will revoke the commitment by terminating sales of the Portfolio's shares in
the state involved and, in the case of investors in Texas, give notice of such
action.
NET ASSET VALUE
"Assets which belong to" a Portfolio consist of the
consideration received upon the issuance of shares of the Portfolio together
with all income, earnings, profits and proceeds derived from the investment
thereof, including any proceeds from the sale of such investments, any funds
or payments derived from any reinvestment of such proceeds, and a portion of
any general assets of the Trust not belonging to a particular investment
portfolio. Assets belonging to a Portfolio are charged with the direct
liabilities of the Trust which are normally allocated in proportion to the
relative net asset values of all of the Trust's investment portfolios at the
time of allocation. Subject to the provisions of the Declaration of
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Trust, determinations by the Board of Trustees as to the direct and allocable
liabilities, and the allocable portion of any general assets, with respect to
a Portfolio are conclusive.
ADDITIONAL PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION INFORMATION
Shares of the Portfolios are offered and sold on a continuous
basis by the Trust's sponsors and Co-Distributors, FoM and Essex, acting as
agent. As described in their Prospectuses, Class I shares of the Portfolios
are sold primarily to NBD and its affiliated and correspondent banks acting on
behalf of their respective customers. Class A shares of the Portfolios are
sold to the public ("Investors") primarily through financial institutions such
as banks, brokers and dealers. The Co- Distributors may be entitled to a sales
charge on the sale of Class A shares of the Portfolios as described in the
Prospectuses.
An illustration of the computation of the public offering price
per Class A share of the Portfolios, based on the value of the Portfolios'
total net assets and total number of shares outstanding on March 15, 1996,
is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
TABLE
Michigan
Municipal Municipal
Bond Bond
Portfolio Portfolio
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<S> <C> <C>
Net Assets............................ $80,308,585 $52,877,558
Number of Shares Outstanding.......... 7,788,167 5,156,229
Net Asset Value Per Share............. $10.31 $10.26
Sales Charge, 4.75 percent
of offering price (4.99
percent of net asset value
per share)........................... $ .51 $ .51
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Offering Price to Public.............. $10.82 $10.77
</TABLE>
Under the 1940 Act, the Trust may suspend the right of
redemption or postpone the date of payment for shares during any period when:
(a) trading on the New York Stock Exchange is restricted by applicable rules
and regulations of the SEC; (b) the Exchange is closed for other than
customary weekend and holiday closings; (c) the SEC has by order permitted
such suspension; or (d) an emergency exists as determined by the SEC. (The
Trust may also suspend or postpone the recordation of the transfer of shares
upon the occurrence of any of the foregoing conditions).
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In addition to the situations described in the Prospectuses
under "Redemption of Shares," the Trust may redeem shares involuntarily to
reimburse the Portfolios for any loss sustained by reason of the failure of a
shareholder to make full payment for shares purchased by the shareholder or to
collect any charge relating to a transaction effected for the benefit of a
shareholder which is applicable to Portfolio shares as provided in the
Prospectuses from time to time.
The Trust normally redeems shares for cash. However, the
Trustees can determine that conditions exist making cash payments undesirable.
If they should so determine, redemption payments could be made in securities
valued at the value used in determining net asset value. There may be
brokerage and other costs incurred by the redeeming shareholder in selling
such securities. The Trust has elected to be covered by Rule 18f-1 under the
1940 Act, pursuant to which the Trust is obligated to redeem shares solely in
cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of net asset value during any 90-day
period for any one shareholder.
Total sales charges paid by shareholders of the Municipal Bond
and Michigan Municipal Bond Portfolios for the fiscal years ended December 31,
1995 and 1994 were $11,707 and $105,322, and $23,507 and $151,042,
respectively. Total sales charges paid by shareholders of the Municipal Bond
and Michigan Municipal Bond Portfolios for the fiscal period from February 1,
1993 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 1993 were $300,627
and $737,222, respectively.
DESCRIPTION OF SHARES
The Trust is an unincorporated business trust organized under
Massachusetts law on April 21, 1987. The Trust's Declaration of Trust, which
was amended and restated as of May 1, 1992, authorizes the Board of Trustees
to divide shares into two or more series, each series relating to a separate
portfolio of investments, and divide the shares of any series into two or more
classes. The number of shares of each series and/or of a class within each
series shall be unlimited. The Trust does not intend to issue share
certificates.
In the event of a liquidation or dissolution of the Trust or an
individual Portfolio, shareholders of a particular Portfolio would be entitled
to receive the assets available for distribution belonging to such Portfolio.
If there are any assets, income, earnings, proceeds, funds or payments, which
are not readily identifiable as belonging to any particular Portfolio, the
Trustees shall allocate them among any one or more of the Portfolios as they,
in their sole discretion, deem fair and equitable.
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Rule 18f-2 under the 1940 Act provides that any matter required
to be submitted to the holders of the outstanding voting securities of an
investment company such as the Trust shall not be deemed to have been
effectively acted upon unless approved by the holders of a majority of the
outstanding shares of each Portfolio affected by the matter. A Portfolio is
affected by a matter unless it is clear that the interests of each Portfolio
in the matter are substantially identical or that the matter does not affect
any interest of the Portfolio. Under the Rule, the approval of an investment
advisory agreement or any change in a fundamental investment policy would be
effectively acted upon with respect to a Portfolio only if approved by a
majority of the outstanding shares of such Portfolio. However, the Rule also
provides that the ratification of the appointment of independent accountants,
the approval of principal underwriting contracts and the election of Trustees
may be effectively acted upon by shareholders of the Trust voting together in
the aggregate without regard to particular Portfolios.
When used in the Prospectuses or in this Additional Statement,
a "majority" of shareholders means, with respect to the approval of an
investment advisory agreement, a distribution plan or a change in a
fundamental investment policy, the vote of the lesser of (1) 67% of the shares
of the Trust or the applicable Portfolio present at a meeting if the holders
of more than 50% of the outstanding shares are present in person or by proxy,
or (2) more than 50% of the outstanding shares of the Trust or the applicable
portfolio.
As of March 29, 1996, Trussal & Co., a nominee of NBD's Trust
Division, 900 Tower Drive, 10th Floor, Troy, Michigan 48098, held of record
84.92% and 61.43% of the outstanding shares of the Municipal Bond and Michigan
Municipal Bond Portfolios, respectively. The Trustees and officers of the
Trust, as a group, owned less than 1% of the outstanding shares of the
Portfolios. Furthermore, as of March 29, 1996 with respect to the Municipal
Bond Portfolio, the following persons may have beneficially owned 5% or more
of the outstanding shares of such Portfolios:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Percent of
Outstanding
Number of Shares Shares
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Municipal Bond Portfolio
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<S> <C> <C>
Charles J. Lefler Revocable 620,328 7.74%
Trust
39740 Walker Court
Northville, MI 48167
Consumers Power Non Union 1,493,370 18.64%
</TABLE>
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Wel-Ret Health
212 West Michigan Avenue
Jackson, MI 49201
To the Trust's knowledge, there were no persons who
beneficially owned 5% or more of the outstanding shares of the Michigan
Municipal Bond Portfolio as of March 29, 1996.
When issued for payment as described in the Portfolio's
Prospectuses and this Additional Statement, shares of the Portfolios will be
fully paid and non-assessable by the Trust.
The Declaration of Trust provides that the Trustees, officers,
employees and agents of the Trust will not be liable to the Trust or to a
shareholder, nor will any such person be liable to any third party in
connection with the affairs of the Trust, except as such liability may arise
from his or its own bad faith, willful misfeasance, gross negligence, or
reckless disregard of duties. It also provides that all third parties shall
look solely to the Trust property for satisfaction of claims arising in
connection with the affairs of the Trust. With the exceptions stated, the
Declaration of Trust provides that a Trustee, officer, employee or agent is
entitled to be indemnified against all liability in connection with the
affairs of the Trust.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING TAXES
Taxes In General
The following summarizes certain additional tax considerations
generally affecting the Portfolios and their shareholders that are not
described in the Prospectuses. No attempt is made to present a detailed
explanation of the tax treatment of the Portfolios or their shareholders, and
the discussion here and in the Prospectuses is not intended as a substitute
for careful tax planning and is based on tax laws and regulations which are in
effect on the date hereof; such laws and regulations may be changed by
legislative or administrative action. Investors are advised to consult their
tax advisers with specific reference to their own tax situations.
Each Portfolio is treated as a separate corporate entity under
the Code and intends to qualify as a regulated investment company. In order to
so qualify, each Portfolio must satisfy, in addition to the distribution
requirement described in the Prospectuses, certain requirements with respect
to the source of its income for a taxable year. At least 90% of the gross
income of each Portfolio must be derived from dividends, interest, payments
with respect to securities loans, gains from the sale or other disposition of
stocks, securities or foreign currencies, and other income (including but not
limited to gains
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from options, futures, or forward contracts) derived with respect to the
Portfolio's business of investing in such stock, securities or currencies. The
Treasury Department may by regulation exclude from qualifying income foreign
currency gains which are not directly related to the Portfolio's principal
business of investing in stock or securities, or options and futures with
respect to stock or securities. Any income derived by a Portfolio from a
partnership or trust is treated as derived with respect to the Portfolio's
business of investing in stock, securities or currencies only to the extent
that such income is attributable to items of income which would have been
qualifying income if realized by the Portfolio in the same manner as by the
partnership or trust.
Another requirement for qualification as a regulated investment
company under the Code is that less than 30% of a Portfolio's gross income for
a taxable year must be derived from gains realized on the sale or other
disposition of the following investments held for less than three months: (1)
stock and securities (as defined in Section 2(a)(36) of the 1940 Act); (2)
options, futures and forward contracts other than those on foreign currencies;
and (3) foreign currencies (and options, futures and forward contracts on
foreign currencies) that are not directly related to a Portfolio's principal
business of investing in stock and securities (and options and futures with
respect to stocks and securities). Interest (including original issue discount
and accrued market discount) received by a Portfolio upon maturity or
disposition of a security held for less than three months will not be treated
as gross income derived from the sale or other disposition of such security
within the meaning of this requirement. However, any other income which is
attributable to realized market appreciation will be treated as gross income
from the sale or other disposition of securities for this purpose.
Each Portfolio will designate any distribution of long term
capital gains as a capital gain dividend in a written notice mailed to
shareholders within 60 days after the close of the Portfolio's taxable year.
Shareholders should note that, upon the sale or exchange of Portfolio shares,
if the shareholder has not held such shares for at least six months, any loss
on the sale or exchange of those shares will be treated as long term capital
loss to the extent of the capital gain dividends received with respect to the
shares.
Ordinary income of individuals is taxable at a maximum nominal
rate of 39.6%, however, because of limitations on itemized deductions
otherwise allowable and the phase-out of personal exemptions, the maximum
effective marginal rate of tax for some taxpayers may be higher. An
individual's long term capital gains are taxable at a maximum nominal rate of
28%. For corporations, long term capital gains and ordinary income are
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both taxable at a maximum nominal rate of 35% (or at a maximum effective
marginal rate of 39% in the case of corporations having taxable income between
$100,000 and $335,000).
A 4% nondeductible excise tax is imposed on regulated
investment companies that fail to currently distribute an amount equal to
specified percentages of their ordinary taxable income and capital gain net
income (excess of capital gains over capital losses). Each Portfolio intends
to make sufficient distributions or deemed distributions of its ordinary
taxable income and any capital gain net income prior to the end of each
calendar year to avoid liability for this excise tax.
If for any taxable year a Portfolio does not qualify for the
special federal income tax treatment afforded regulated investment companies,
all of its taxable income will be subject to federal income tax at regular
corporate rates (without any deduction for distributions to its shareholders).
In such event, dividend distributions (whether or not derived from interest on
Municipal Securities) would be taxable as ordinary income to shareholders to
the extent of the Portfolio's current and accumulated earnings and profits and
would be eligible for the dividends received deduction for corporations.
Each Portfolio may be required in certain cases to withhold and
remit to the U.S. Treasury 31% of taxable dividends or gross proceeds realized
upon sale paid to shareholders who have failed to provide a correct tax
identification number in the manner required, who are subject to withholding
by the Internal Revenue Service for failure properly to include on their
return payments of taxable interest or dividends, or who have failed to
certify to the Portfolio that they are not subject to backup withholding when
required to do so or that they are "exempt recipients."
Depending upon the extent of the Portfolios' activities in
states and localities in which their offices are maintained, in which their
agents or independent contractors are located or in which they are otherwise
deemed to be conducting business, the Portfolios may be subject to the tax
laws of such states or localities. In addition, in those states and localities
which have income tax laws, the treatment of the Portfolios and their
shareholders under such laws may differ from their treatment under federal
income tax laws.
As described above and in the Portfolios' Prospectuses, the
Portfolios are designed to provide investors with current tax-exempt interest
income. The Portfolios are not intended to constitute a balanced investment
program and are not designed for investors seeking capital appreciation or
maximum tax-exempt income irrespective of fluctuations in principal. Shares of
the Portfolios would not be suitable for tax-exempt institutions and
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may not be suitable for retirement plans qualified under Section 401 of the
Code, H.R. 10 plans and IRAs since such plans and accounts are generally
tax-exempt and, therefore, would not only fail to gain any additional benefit
from the Portfolios' dividends being tax-exempt, but such dividends would be
ultimately taxable to the beneficiaries when distributed to them. In addition,
the Portfolios may not be appropriate investments for entities which are
"substantial users" of facilities financed by private activity bonds or
"related persons" thereof. "Substantial user" is defined under U.S. Treasury
Regulations to include a non-exempt person who regularly uses a part of such
facilities in his trade or business and whose gross revenues derived with
respect to the facilities financed by the issuance of bonds are more than 5%
of the total revenues derived by all users of such facilities, or who occupies
more than 5% of the usable area of such facilities or for whom such facilities
or a part thereof were specifically constructed, reconstructed or acquired.
"Related persons" include certain related natural persons, affiliated
corporations, a partnership and its partners and an S Corporation and its
shareholders.
Each Portfolio's policy is to pay each year as federal
exempt-interest dividends substantially all of its Municipal Securities
interest income net of certain deductions. In order for a Portfolio to pay
exempt-interest dividends with respect to any taxable year, at the close of
each quarter of its taxable year at least 50% of the aggregate value of the
Portfolio's assets must consist of exempt-interest obligations. After the
close of its taxable year, each Portfolio will notify its shareholders of the
portion of the dividends paid by it which constitutes an exempt-interest
dividend with respect to such taxable year. However, the aggregate amount of
dividends so designated by a Portfolio cannot exceed the excess of the amount
of interest exempt from tax under Section 103 of the Code received by the
Portfolio during the taxable year over any amounts disallowed as deductions
under Sections 265 and 171(a)(2) of the Code. The percentage of total
dividends paid by a Portfolio with respect to any taxable year which qualify
as federal exempt-interest dividends will be the same for all shareholders
receiving dividends for such year.
A percentage of the interest on indebtedness incurred by a
shareholder to purchase or carry the Portfolios' shares, equal to the
percentage of the total non-capital gain dividends distributed during the
shareholder's taxable year that are exempt-interest dividends, is not
deductible for federal income tax purposes.
Michigan Taxes
As stated in the Prospectuses, dividends paid by the Michigan
Municipal Bond Portfolio that are derived from interest
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attributable to tax-exempt Michigan Municipal Securities will be exempt from
Michigan income tax, Michigan intangibles tax and Michigan single business
tax. Conversely, to the extent that such Portfolio's dividends are derived
from interest on obligations other than Michigan Municipal Securities or
certain U.S. Government obligations (or are derived from short-term or
long-term gains), such dividends will be subject to Michigan income tax,
Michigan intangibles tax and Michigan single business tax, even though the
dividends may be exempt for federal income tax purposes.
In particular, gross interest income and dividends derived from
obligations or securities of the State of Michigan and its political
subdivisions, exempt from federal income tax, are exempt from Michigan income
tax under Act No. 281, Public Acts of Michigan, 1967, as amended ("Michigan
Income Tax Act"), from Michigan intangibles tax under Act No. 301, Public Acts
of Michigan, 1939, as amended ("Michigan Intangibles Tax Act") and from
Michigan single business tax under Act. No. 228, Public Acts of Michigan,
1975, as amended ("Michigan Single Business Tax Act"). The Michigan Income Tax
Act levies a flat rate income tax on individuals, estates and trusts. The
Michigan Intangibles Tax Act levies a tax on the ownership of intangible
personal property of individuals, estates, trusts and certain corporations.
The Single Business Tax Act levies a tax of 2.30% upon the "adjusted tax base"
of most individuals, financial institutions, partnerships, joint ventures,
corporations, estates and trusts engaged in "business activity" as defined in
the Act.
The transfer of Portfolio shares by a shareholder is subject to
Michigan taxes measured by gain on the sale, payment or other disposition
thereof. In addition, the transfer of Portfolio shares by a shareholder may be
subject to Michigan estate or inheritance tax under Act No. 188, Public Acts
of Michigan, 1899, as amended ("Michigan Estate Tax").
The foregoing is only a summary of some of the important
Michigan state tax considerations generally affecting the Michigan Municipal
Bond Portfolio and its shareholders. No attempt has been made to present a
detailed explanation of the Michigan state tax treatment of the Portfolio or
its shareholders, and this discussion is not intended as a substitute for
careful planning. Accordingly, potential investors in the Portfolios should
consult their tax advisers with respect to the application of such taxes to
the receipt of Portfolio dividends and as to their own Michigan state tax
situation, in general.
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MANAGEMENT
Trustees and Officers of the Trust
The Trustees and executive officers of the Trust and their
principal occupations for the last five years are set forth in the
Prospectuses. Each Trustee has an address at The Woodward Funds, c/o NBD Bank,
611 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48226.
Effective May 1, 1995, each Trustee receives from the Trust and
The Woodward Variable Annuity Fund a total annual fee of $17,000 and a fee of
$2,000 for each Board of Trustees meeting attended. The Chairman is entitled
to additional compensation of $4,250 per year for his services to the Trusts
in that capacity. These fees are allocated among the investment portfolios of
the Trust and The Woodward Variable Annuity Fund based on their relative net
assets. All Trustees are reimbursed for out of pocket expenses incurred in
connection with attendance at meetings. Drinker Biddle & Reath, of which Mr.
McConnel is a partner, receives legal fees as counsel to the Trusts.
The following table summarizes the compensation for each of the
Trustees for the Trust's fiscal year ending December 31, 1995:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(3)
Total
Compensation
(2) From Fund and
Aggregate Fund Complex**
(1) Compensation Paid to Board
Name of Board Member from Fund* Member
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<S> <C> <C>
Will M. Caldwell, Trustee $21,250 $21,250(2)+
Nicholas J. DeGrazia, Trustee $21,250 $21,250(2)+
John P. Gould, Trustee *** $30,000(4)+
Earl I. Heenan, Jr., $24,437.50 $24,437.50(2)+
Chairman and President++
Marilyn McCoy, Trustee *** $30,000(4)+
Julius L. Pallone, Trustee++ $21,250 $21,250(2)+
Donald G. Sutherland, Trustee++ $21,250 $21,250(2)+
Donald L. Tuttle, Trustee++ $21,250 $21,250(2)+
Eugene C. Yehle, Trustee $21,250 $21,250(2)+
and Treasurer
<FN>
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* Amount does not include reimbursed expenses for attending Board meeting,
which are estimated to be approximately $350 for all Trustees as a group.
** The Fund Complex consists of the Trust, Woodward Variable Annuity Fund,
Prairie Funds, Prairie Institutional Funds, Prairie Intermediate Bond Fund and
Prairie Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.
*** Mr. Gould and Mrs. McCoy were not trustees of the Trust during the fiscal
year ended December 31, 1995.
+ Total number of other investment companies within the Fund Complex from
which the Trustee receives compensation for serving as a trustee.
++ Deferred compensation in the amounts of $24,437.50, $21,500, $21,500 and
$21,500 accrued during The Woodward Funds' fiscal year ended December 31,
1995 for Earl I. Heenan, Jr., Julius L. Pallone, Donald G. Sutherland and
Donald L. Tuttle, respectively.
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Investment Adviser
Information about NBD and its duties and compensation as
Adviser is contained in the Prospectuses. For the fiscal year ended December
31, 1995, the Trust paid NBD fees for advisory services in the amounts of
$444,288 and $327,020 with respect to the Municipal Bond Portfolio and
Michigan Municipal Bond Portfolio, respectively. For the same period,
NBD reimbursed the respective Portfolios in the amounts of $88,071 and
$119,481 for certain other expenses. For the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1994, the Trust paid NBD fees for advisory services
$402,986 and $286,599 with respect to the Municipal Bond Portfolio
and Michigan Municipal Bond Portfolio, respectively. For the same period,
NBD reimbursed the respective Portfolios in the amounts of $70,000 and
$120,000 for certain other expenses. For the fiscal year ended December 31,
1994, NBD voluntarily waived advisory fees in the amounts of $150,712 and
$108,612 with respect to the Municipal Bond and Michigan Municipal Bond
Portfolios, respectively. For the fiscal period from February 1, 1993
(commencement of operations) through December 31, 1993, NBD voluntarily waived
its entire fees for advisory services of $191,142 and $146,227 with respect to
the Municipal Bond and Michigan Municipal Bond Portfolios. For the same
period, NBD reimbursed the respective Portfolios in the amounts of $75,841 and
$83,732 for certain other expenses.
NBD's own investment portfolio may include bank certificates of
deposit, bankers' acceptances, and corporate debt obligations, any of which
may also be purchased by the Trust. Joint purchase of investments for the
Trust and for NBD's own investment portfolio will not be made. NBD's
Commercial Banking Department may have deposit, loan and other commercial
banking relationships with issuers of securities purchased by the Trust,
including outstanding loans to such issuers which may be repaid in whole or in
part with the proceeds of securities purchased by the Trust.
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Investment decisions for the Trust and other fiduciary accounts
are made by NBD's Trust Investment Division solely from the standpoint of the
independent interest of the Trust and such other fiduciary accounts. NBD's
Trust Investment Division performs independent analyses of publicly available
information, the results of which are not made publicly available. In making
investment decisions for the Trust, personnel of NBD's Trust Investment
Division do not obtain information from any other division or department of
NBD or otherwise, which is not publicly available. NBD's Trust Investment
Division executes transactions for the Trust only with unaffiliated dealers
but such dealers may be customers of other divisions of NBD. NBD may make bulk
purchases of securities for the Trust and for other customer accounts (but not
for its own investment portfolio), in which case the Trust will be charged a
pro rata share of the transaction costs incurred in making the bulk purchase.
See "Investment Objectives, Policies and Risk Factors - Portfolio
Transactions" above.
NBD has agreed as Adviser that it will reimburse the Trust such
portions of its fees as may be required to satisfy any expense limitations
imposed by state securities laws or other applicable laws. Restrictive
limitations may be imposed on the Trust as a result of changes in current
state laws and regulations in those states where the Trust has qualified its
shares, or by a decision of the Trustees to qualify the shares in other states
having restrictive expense limitations. To the Trust's knowledge, of the
expense limitations in effect on the date of this Additional Statement none is
more restrictive than two and one-half percent (2-1/2%) of the first $30
million of a Portfolio's average annual net assets, two percent (2%) of the
next $70 million of the average annual net assets and one and one-half percent
(1-1/2%) of the remaining average annual net assets.
Under the terms of the Advisory Agreement, NBD is obligated to
manage the investment of each Portfolio's assets in accordance with applicable
laws and regulations, including, to the extent applicable, the regulations and
rulings of the U.S. Comptroller of the Currency relating to fiduciary powers
of national banks. These regulations provide, in general, that assets managed
by a national bank as fiduciary may not be invested in stock or obligations
of, or property acquired from, the bank, its affiliates or their directors,
officers or employees, and further provide that fiduciary assets may not be
sold or transferred, by loan or otherwise, to the bank or persons connected
with the bank as described above.
NBD will not accept Trust shares as collateral for a loan which
is for the purpose of purchasing Trust shares, and will not make loans to the
Trust. Inadvertent overdrafts of the Trust's account with the Custodian
occasioned by clerical error
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or by failure of a shareholder to provide available funds in connection with
the purchase of shares will not be deemed to be the making of a loan to the
Trust by NBD.
Under the Advisory Agreement, NBD is not liable for any error
of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by the Trust in
connection with the performance of such Agreement, except a loss resulting
from a breach of fiduciary duty with respect to the receipt of compensation
for services or a loss resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross
negligence on the part of NBD in the performance of its duties or from its
reckless disregard of its duties and obligations under the Agreement.
Shareholder Servicing Plan
As stated in the Prospectus for Class A shares of the
Portfolios, the Trust may enter into Servicing Agreements with Shareholder
Servicing Agents which may include NBD and its affiliates. The Servicing
Agreements provide that the Shareholder Servicing Agents will render
shareholder administrative support services to their customers who are the
beneficial owners of Class A shares in consideration for the Portfolios'
payment of up to .25% (on an annualized basis) of the average daily net asset
value of Class A shares beneficially owned by such customers and held by the
Shareholder Servicing Agents and, at the Trust's option, it may reimburse the
Shareholder Servicing Agents' out-of-pocket expenses. Such services may
include: (i) processing dividend and distribution payments from a Portfolio;
(ii) providing information periodically to customers showing their share
positions; (iii) arranging for bank wires; (iv) responding to customer
inquiries; (v) providing subaccounting with respect to shares beneficially
owned by customers or the information necessary for such subaccounting; (vi)
forwarding shareholder communications; (vii) processing share exchange and
redemption requests from customers; (viii) assisting customers in changing
dividend options, account designations and addresses; and (ix) other similar
services requested by the Trust. Banks acting as Shareholder Servicing Agents
are prohibited from engaging in any activity primarily intended to result in
the sale of Portfolio shares. However, Shareholder Servicing Agents other than
banks may be requested to provide marketing assistance (e.g., forwarding sales
literature and advertising to their customers) in connection with the
distribution of Portfolio shares.
The Board of Trustees reviews, at least quarterly, a written
report of the amounts expended in connection with the Trust's arrangements
with Shareholder Servicing Agents and the purposes for which the expenditures
were made. In addition, such arrangements are approved annually by a majority
of the Trustees, including a majority of the Trustees who are not
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"interested persons" of the Trust as defined in the 1940 Act and have no
direct or indirect financial interest in such arrangements (the "Disinterested
Trustees").
Any material amendment to the Trust's arrangements with
Shareholder Servicing Agents under the Shareholder Servicing Agreements must
be approved by a majority of the Board of Trustees (including a majority of
the Disinterested Trustees).
Custodian and Transfer Agent
As Custodian and as Transfer Agent for the Trust, NBD (i)
maintains a separate account or accounts in the name of each Portfolio, (ii)
collects and makes disbursements of money on behalf of each Portfolio, (iii)
issues and redeems shares of each Portfolio, (iv) collects and receives all
income and other payments and distributions on account of the portfolio
securities of each Portfolio, (v) addresses and mails all communications by
the Trust to its shareholders, including reports to shareholders, dividend and
distribution notices and proxy materials for any meeting of shareholders, (vi)
maintains shareholder accounts, (vii) makes periodic reports to the Trust's
Board of Trustees concerning the Trust's operations, and (viii) maintains
on-line computer capability for determining the status of shareholder
accounts.
For its services as Custodian, NBD is entitled to receive from
the Portfolios at the following annual rates based on the aggregate market
value of such Portfolios' portfolio securities, held as Custodian: .03% of the
first $20 million; .025% of the next $20 million; .02% of the next $20
million; .015% of the next $40 million; .0125% of the next $200 million; and
.01% of the balance over $300,000,000. NBD will receive an annual account fee
of $1,000 and $1.54 per month per asset held in each of these Portfolios. In
addition, NBD, as Custodian, is entitled to receive $50 for each cash
statement and inventory statement and $13 for each pass-through certificate
payment, $35 for each option transaction requiring escrow receipts and $20 for
all other security transactions.
For its services as Transfer Agent, NBD is entitled to receive
a minimum annual fee from each Portfolio of $11,000, $15 annually per account
in the Municipal Bond and Michigan Municipal Bond Portfolios for the
preparation of statements of account, and $1.00 for each confirmation of
purchase and redemption transactions. Charges for providing computer equipment
and maintaining a computerized investment system are expected to approximate
$350 per month for each Portfolio.
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Sponsors and Co-Distributors
The Trust's shares are offered on a continuous basis through
FoM and Essex, which act under the Distribution Agreement as sponsors and
Co-Distributors for the Trust. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995,
the Municipal Bond and Michigan Municipal Bond Portfolios paid FoM for its
services a fee of $3,418 and $2,516, respectively. For the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1994, the Municipal Bond and Michigan Municipal Bond Portfolios
paid FoM for its services a fee of $2,572 and $1,814, respectively. For the
fiscal period from February 1, 1993 (commencement of operations) through
December 31, 1993, the Municipal Bond and Michigan Municipal Bond Portfolios
paid FoM for its services a fee of $2,933 and $2,250, respectively. For the
fiscal years ending December 31, 1994 and 1993, FoM incurred expenses of $0
with respect to the Portfolios for the printing and mailing of prospectuses to
other than current shareholders. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993,
FoM was reimbursed for these expenses. For the fiscal year ended December 31,
1995, the Municipal Bond and Michigan Municipal Bond Portfolios paid Essex for
its services a fee of $9,913 and $16,695, respectively. For the period from
April 20, 1994 (date of Distribution Agreement with Essex) through December
31, 1994, the Municipal Bond and Michigan Municipal Bond Portfolios paid Essex
for its services a fee of $9,016 and $16,068, respectively. Additional
information concerning fees for services performed by FoM and Essex, the
review of such fees under the Trust's plan for the payment of distribution
expenses and the services provided by FoM and Essex are described in the
Prospectuses.
As stated in the Prospectuses, the Trust's Board of Trustees is
permitted, among other things, to allocate distribution fees which are
attributable to the Class A shares in a Portfolio exclusively to such shares.
As of the date hereof, the Board of Trustees has not exercised its discretion
to make any such allocations for the current fiscal year.
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Arthur Andersen, LLP, independent public accountants, 500
Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48226-3424, serve as auditors for the
Trust. The financial statements included in this Statement of Additional
Information and the financial highlights included in the Prospectuses have
been audited by Arthur Andersen, LLP, as indicated in their reports with
respect thereto, and are included herein in reliance upon the authority of
said firm as experts in giving said reports.
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COUNSEL
Drinker Biddle & Reath (of which Mr. McConnel, Secretary of the
Trust, is a partner), 1345 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
19107-3496, are counsel to the Trust.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON PERFORMANCE
From time to time, yield and total return of each class of
shares of each Portfolio for various periods may be quoted in advertisements,
shareholder reports or other communications to shareholders. Performance
information is generally available by calling 1-800-338-7262 (outside
Michigan) or 1-800-637-9504 (within Michigan).
Yield Calculations. A Portfolio's yield is calculated by
dividing the Portfolio's net investment income per share (as described below)
earned during a 30-day period by the maximum offering price per share on the
last day of the period and annualizing the result on a semi-annual basis by
adding one to the quotient, raising the sum to the power of six, subtracting
one from the result and then doubling the difference. A Portfolio's net
investment income per share earned during the period is based on the average
daily number of shares outstanding during the period entitled to receive
dividends and includes dividends and interest earned during the period minus
expenses accrued for the period, net of reimbursements. This calculation can
be expressed as follows:
a-b 6
Yield = 2 [(----- + 1) - 1]
cd
Where: a = dividends and interest earned during the
period.
b = expenses accrued for the period (net of
reimbursements).
c = the average daily number of shares
outstanding during the period that were
entitled to receive dividends.
d = maximum offering price per share on the
last day of the period.
For the purpose of determining net investment income earned
during the period (variable "a" in the formula), dividend income on equity
securities held by a Portfolio is recognized by accruing 1/360 of the stated
dividend rate of the security each
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day that the security is in the portfolio. Each Portfolio calculates interest
earned on any debt obligations held in its portfolio by computing the yield to
maturity of each obligation held by it based on the market value of the
obligation (including actual accrued interest) at the close of business on the
last business day of each month, or, with respect to obligations purchased
during the month, the purchase price (plus actual accrued interest), and
dividing the result by 360 and multiplying the quotient by the market value of
the obligation (including actual accrued interest) in order to determine the
interest income on the obligation for each day of the subsequent month that
the obligation is in the portfolio. For purposes of this calculation, it is
assumed that each month contains 30 days. The maturity of an obligation with a
call provision is the next call date on which the obligation reasonably may be
expected to be called or, if none, the maturity date. With respect to debt
obligations purchased at a discount or premium, the formula generally calls
for amortization of the discount or premium. The amortization schedule will be
adjusted monthly to reflect changes in the market values of such debt
obligations.
Undeclared earned income may be subtracted from the maximum
offering price per share (variable "d" in the formula). Undeclared earned
income is the net investment income which, at the end of the 30-day base
period, has not been declared as a dividend, but is reasonably expected to be
and is declared as a dividend shortly thereafter.
For the 30-day period ended December 31, 1995, the yields,
calculated as set forth above (taking into account the deduction of the
maximum sales charge), of the Municipal Bond and Michigan Municipal Bond
Portfolios were 3.54% and 3.45%, respectively. The 30-day yields (calculated
without taking into account the deduction of the maximum applicable sales
charge) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995, of the same Portfolios
were 3.81% and 3.73%, respectively.
The tax-equivalent yields for the 30-day period ended December
31, 1995, (taking into account the deduction of the maximum sales charge), of
the Municipal Bond and Michigan Municipal Bond Portfolios (assuming a 39.6%
federal tax rate for both Portfolios and a 4.4% Michigan income tax rate for
the Michigan Municipal Bond Portfolio) were 5.86% and 5.71%, respectively. The
tax-equivalent yields for the 30-day period ended December 31, 1995, (without
taking into account the deduction of the maximum sales charge), of the same
Portfolios were 6.31% and 6.18%, respectively.
Total Return Calculations. Each Portfolio computes its "average
annual total return" for a class by determining the average annual compounded
rates of return during specified periods that equate the initial amount
invested to the ending
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redeemable value of such investment. This is done by dividing the ending
redeemable value of a hypothetical $1,000 initial payment by $1,000 and
raising the quotient to a power equal to one divided by the number of years
(or fractional portion thereof) covered by the computation and subtracting one
from the result. This calculation can be expressed as follows:
ERV 1/n
T = [(-----) - 1]
P
Where: T = average annual total return.
ERV = ending redeemable value at the end of the
period covered by the computation of a
hypothetical $1,000 payment made at the
beginning of the period.
P = hypothetical initial payment of $1,000.
n = period covered by the computation, ex-
pressed in terms of years.
The Portfolios compute their aggregate total returns by
determining the aggregate rates of return during specified periods that
likewise equate the initial amount invested to the ending redeemable value of
such investment. The formula for calculating aggregate total return is as
follows:
ERV
T = [(----- - 1)]
P
The calculations of average annual total return and aggregate
total return assume the reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain
distributions on the reinvestment dates during the period and including all
recurring fees charged to all shareholder accounts, assuming an account size
equal to the Portfolio's mean (or median) account size for any fees that vary
with the size of the account. The ending redeemable value (variable "ERV" in
each formula) is determined by assuming complete redemption of the
hypothetical investment and the deduction of all nonrecurring charges at the
end of the period covered by the computation. Each Portfolio's average annual
total return may reflect the deduction of the maximum sales load imposed on
purchases.
The average annual total returns for the Municipal Bond and
Michigan Municipal Bond Portfolios for the one year period ended December 31,
1995 (if applicable) and the period since commencement of operations are
shown below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Average Annual Average Annual Average Annual Average Annual
Total Return Total Return Total Return Total Return
For One Year For One Year From Inception From Inception
Ended 12/31/95 Ended 12/31/95 Through 12/31/95 Through 12/31/95
(with Deduction (without Deduction (with Deduction (without Deduction
of Maximum for Any of Maximum for Any
Sales Charge) Sales Charge) Sales Charge) Sales Charge)
--------------- ------------------ ---------------- ------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Municipal Bond Portfolio:
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Inception: February 1, 1993 11.00% 16.54% 5.35% 7.08%
Michigan Municipal
Bond Portfolio:
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The aggregate annual total returns for the Portfolios for the one year period
ended December 31, 1995 (if applicable) and the period since commencement
of operations are shown below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Aggregate Aggregate
Total Return Total Return
From Inception From Inception
Through 12/31/95 Through 12/31/95
(with Deduction (without Deduction
of Maximum for Any
Sales Charge) Sales Charge)
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<S> <C> <C>
Municipal Bond Portfolio:
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Inception: February 1, 1993 16.81% 22.64%
Michigan Municipal
Bond Portfolio:
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Inception: February 1, 1993 16.00% 21.74%
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The Portfolios may also from time to time include in
advertisements, sales literature, communications to shareholders and other
materials ("Literature") total return figures that are not calculated
according to the formulas set forth above in order to compare more accurately
a Portfolio's performance with other measures of investment return. For
example, in comparing the Portfolios' total returns with data published by
Lipper Analytical Services, Inc., CDA Investment Technologies, Inc. or
Weisenberger Investment Company Service, or with the performance of an index,
the Portfolios may calculate their returns for the period of time specified in
the advertisement or communication by assuming the investment of $10,000 in
shares and assuming the reinvestment date. Percentage increases are determined
by subtracting the initial value of the investment from the ending value and
by dividing the remainder by the beginning value. The Portfolios do not, for
these purposes, deduct from the initial value invested any amount representing
sales charges. The Portfolios will, however, disclose the maximum sales charge
and will also disclose that the performance data does not reflect sales
charges and that inclusion of sales charges would reduce the performance
quoted.
The Portfolios may also from time to time include discussions or
illustrations of the effects of compounding in advertisements. "Compounding"
refers to the fact that, if dividends or other distributions on a Portfolio
investment are reinvested by being paid in additional Portfolio shares, any
future income or capital appreciation of a Portfolio would increase the value,
not only of the original Portfolio investment, but also of the additional
Portfolio shares received through reinvestment. As a result, the value of the
Portfolio investment would increase more quickly than if dividends or other
distributions had been paid in cash.
The Portfolios may also include discussions or illustrations of
the potential investment goals of a prospective investor, investment
management strategies, techniques, policies
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or investment suitability of a Portfolio (such as value investing, market
timing, dollar cost averaging, asset allocation, constant ratio transfer,
automatic accounting rebalancing, the advantages and disadvantages of
investing in tax-deferred and taxable instruments), economic conditions, the
relationship between sectors of the economy and the economy as a whole,
various securities markets, the effects of inflation and historical
performance of various asset classes, including but not limited to, stocks,
bonds and Treasury bills. From time to time advertisements or communications
to shareholders may summarize the substance of information contained in
shareholder reports (including the investment composition of a Portfolio), as
well as the view of the Trust as to current market, economy, trade and
interest rate trends, legislative, regulatory and monetary developments,
investment strategies and related matters believed to be of relevance to a
Portfolio. The Portfolios may also include in advertisements charts, graphs or
drawings which compare the investment objective, return potential, relative
stability and/or growth possibilities of the Portfolio and/or other mutual
funds, or illustrate the potential risks and rewards of investment in various
investment vehicles, including but not limited to, stocks, bonds, treasury
bills and shares of a Portfolio. In addition, advertisements or shareholder
communications may include a discussion of certain attributes or benefits to
be derived by an investment in a Portfolio and/or other mutual funds,
shareholder profiles and hypothetical investor scenarios, timely information
on financial management, tax and retirement planning and investment
alternatives to certificates of deposit and other financial instruments. Such
advertisements or communicators may include symbols, headlines or other
material which highlight or summarize the information discussed in more detail
therein.
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APPENDIX A
Commercial Paper Ratings
A Standard & Poor's commercial paper rating is a current
assessment of the likelihood of timely payment of debt considered short-term
in the relevant market. The following summarizes the rating categories used by
Standard and Poor's for commercial paper:
"A-1" - Issue's degree of safety regarding timely
payment is strong. Those issues determined to possess extremely
strong safety characteristics are denoted "A-1+."
"A-2" - Issue's capacity for timely payment is
satisfactory. However, the relative degree of safety is not as
high as for issues designated "A-1."
"A-3" - Issue has an adequate capacity for timely payment. It is,
however, somewhat more vulnerable to the adverse effects of changes in
circumstances than an obligation carrying a higher designation.
"B" - Issue has only a speculative capacity for timely
payment.
"C" - Issue has a doubtful capacity for payment.
"D" - Issue is in payment default.
Moody's commercial paper ratings are opinions of the ability of
issuers to repay punctually promissory obligations not having an original
maturity in excess of 9 months. The following summarizes the rating categories
used by Moody's for commercial paper:
"Prime-1" - Issuer or related supporting institutions are
considered to have a superior capacity for repayment of short-term promissory
obligations. Prime-1 repayment capacity will normally be evidenced by the
following characteristics: leading market positions in well established
industries; high rates of return on funds employed; conservative
capitalization structures with moderate reliance on debt and ample asset
protection; broad margins in earning coverage of fixed financial charges and
high internal cash generation; and well established access to a range of
financial markets and assured sources of alternate liquidity.
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"Prime-2" - Issuer or related supporting institutions are
considered to have a strong capacity for repayment of short-term promissory
obligations. This will normally be evidenced by many of the characteristics
cited above but to a lesser degree. Earnings trends and coverage ratios, while
sound, will be more subject to variation. Capitalization characteristics,
while still appropriate, may be more affected by external conditions.
Ample alternative liquidity is maintained.
"Prime-3" - Issuer or related supporting institutions have an
acceptable capacity for repayment of short-term promissory obligations. The
effects of industry characteristics and market composition may be more
pronounced. Variability in earnings and profitability may result in changes in
the level of debt protection measurements and the requirement for relatively
high financial leverage. Adequate alternate liquidity is maintained.
"Not Prime" - Issuer does not fall within any of the Prime rating
categories.
The three rating categories of Duff & Phelps for investment grade
commercial paper and short-term debt are "D-1," "D-2" and "D-3." Duff & Phelps
employs three designations, "D-1+," "D-1" and "D-1-," within the highest
rating category. The following summarizes the rating categories used by Duff &
Phelps for commercial paper:
"D-1+" - Debt possesses highest certainty of timely payment.
Short-term liquidity, including internal operating factors and/or access to
alternative sources of funds, is outstanding, and safety is just below
risk-free U.S. Treasury short-term obligations.
"D-1" - Debt possesses very high certainty of timely payment.
Liquidity factors are excellent and supported by good fundamental protection
factors. Risk factors are minor.
"D-1-" - Debt possesses high certainty of timely payment.
Liquidity factors are strong and supported by good fundamental protection
factors. Risk factors are very small.
"D-2" - Debt possesses good certainty of timely payment.
Liquidity factors and company fundamentals are sound. Although ongoing funding
needs may enlarge total financing requirements, access to capital markets is
good. Risk factors are small.
"D-3" - Debt possesses satisfactory liquidity, and other
protection factors qualify issue as investment grade.
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Risk factors are larger and subject to more variation. Nevertheless, timely
payment is expected.
"D-4" - Debt possesses speculative investment characteristics.
Liquidity is not sufficient to ensure against disruption in debt service.
Operating factors and market access may be subject to a high degree of
variation.
"D-5" - Issuer has failed to meet scheduled principal and/or
interest payments.
Fitch short-term ratings apply to debt obligations that are
payable on demand or have original maturities of generally up to three years.
The following summarizes the rating categories used by Fitch for short-term
obligations:
"F-1+" - Securities possess exceptionally strong credit quality.
Issues assigned this rating are regarded as having the strongest degree of
assurance for timely payment.
"F-1" - Securities possess very strong credit quality. Issues
assigned this rating reflect an assurance of timely payment only slightly less
in degree than issues rated "F-1+."
"F-2" - Securities possess good credit quality. Issues assigned
this rating have a satisfactory degree of assurance for timely payment, but
the margin of safety is not as great as the "F-1+" and "F-1" categories.
"F-3" - Securities possess fair credit quality. Issues assigned
this rating have characteristics suggesting that the degree of assurance for
timely payment is adequate; however, near-term adverse changes could cause
these securities to be rated below investment grade.
"F-S" - Securities possess weak credit quality. Issues assigned
this rating have characteristics suggesting a minimal degree of assurance for
timely payment and are vulnerable to near-term adverse changes in financial
and economic conditions.
"D" - Securities are in actual or imminent payment
default.
Fitch may also use the symbol "LOC" with its short-term ratings
to indicate that the rating is based upon a letter of credit issued by a
commercial bank.
Thomson BankWatch short-term ratings assess the likelihood of an
untimely or incomplete payment of principal or interest of unsubordinated
instruments having a maturity of one
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year or less which are issued by United States commercial banks, thrifts and
non-bank banks; non-United States banks; and broker-dealers. The following
summarizes the ratings used by Thomson BankWatch:
"TBW-1" - This designation represents Thomson BankWatch's highest
rating category and indicates a very high degree of likelihood that principal
and interest will be paid on a timely basis.
"TBW-2" - This designation indicates that while the degree of
safety regarding timely payment of principal and interest is strong, the
relative degree of safety is not as high as for issues rated "TBW-1."
"TBW-3" - This designation represents the lowest investment grade
category and indicates that while the debt is more susceptible to adverse
developments (both internal and external) than obligations with higher
ratings, capacity to service principal and interest in a timely fashion is
considered adequate.
"TBW-4" - This designation indicates that the debt is regarded as
non-investment grade and therefore speculative.
IBCA assesses the investment quality of unsecured debt with an
original maturity of less than one year which is issued by bank holding
companies and their principal bank subsidiaries. The following summarizes the
rating categories used by IBCA for short-term debt ratings:
"A1+" - Obligations supported by the highest capacity
for timely repayment.
"A1" - Obligations are supported by the highest
capacity for timely repayment.
"A2" - Obligations are supported by a satisfactory capacity for
timely repayment, although such capacity may be susceptible to adverse changes
in business, economic or financial conditions.
"A3" - Obligations are supported by a satisfactory capacity for
timely repayment. Such capacity is more susceptible to adverse changes in
business, economic or financial conditions than for obligations in higher
categories.
"B" - Obligations for which the capacity for timely repayment is
susceptible to adverse changes in business, economic or financial conditions.
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"C" - Obligations for which there is an inadequate capacity to
ensure timely repayment.
"D" - Obligations which have a high risk of default or which are
currently in default.
Corporate and Municipal Long-Term Debt Ratings
The following summarizes the ratings used by Standard & Poor's
for corporate and municipal debt:
"AAA" - This designation represents the highest rating assigned
by Standard & Poor's to a debt obligation and indicates an extremely strong
capacity to pay interest and repay principal.
"AA" - Debt is considered to have a very strong capacity to pay
interest and repay principal and differs from AAA issues only in small degree.
"A" - Debt is considered to have a strong capacity to pay
interest and repay principal although such issues are somewhat more
susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic
conditions than debt in higher-rated categories.
"BBB" - Debt is regarded as having an adequate capacity to pay
interest and repay principal. Whereas such issues normally exhibit adequate
protection parameters, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances
are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity to pay interest and repay
principal for debt in this category than in higher-rated categories.
"BB," "B," "CCC," "CC" and "C" - Debt is regarded, on balance, as
predominantly speculative with respect to capacity to pay interest and repay
principal in accordance with the terms of the obligation. "BB" indicates the
lowest degree of speculation and "C" the highest degree of speculation. While
such debt will likely have some quality and protective characteristics, these
are outweighed by large uncertainties or major risk exposures to adverse
conditions.
"BB" - Debt has less near-term vulnerability to default than
other speculative issues. However, it faces major ongoing uncertainties or
exposure to adverse business, financial or economic conditions which could
lead to inadequate capacity to meet timely interest and principal payments.
The "BB" rating category is also used for debt subordinated to senior debt
that is assigned an actual or implied "BBB-" rating.
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"B" - Debt has a greater vulnerability to default but currently
has the capacity to meet interest payments and principal repayments. Adverse
business, financial or economic conditions will likely impair capacity or
willingness to pay interest and repay principal. The "B" rating category is
also used for debt subordinated to senior debt that is assigned an actual or
implied "BB" or "BB-" rating.
"CCC" - Debt has a currently identifiable vulnerability to
default, and is dependent upon favorable business, financial and economic
conditions to meet timely payment of interest and repayment of principal. In
the event of adverse business, financial or economic conditions, it is not
likely to have the capacity to pay interest and repay principal. The "CCC"
rating category is also used for debt subordinated to senior debt that is
assigned an actual or implied "B" or "B-" rating.
"CC" - This rating is typically applied to debt subordinated to
senior debt that is assigned an actual or implied "CCC" rating.
"C" - This rating is typically applied to debt subordinated to
senior debt which is assigned an actual or implied "CCC-" debt rating. The "C"
rating may be used to cover a situation where a bankruptcy petition has been
filed, but debt service payments are continued.
"CI" - This rating is reserved for income bonds on which no
interest is being paid.
"D" - Debt is in payment default. This rating is used when
interest payments or principal payments are not made on the date due, even if
the applicable grace period has not expired, unless S & P believes that such
payments will be made during such grace period. "D" rating is also used upon
the filing of a bankruptcy petition if debt service payments are jeopardized.
PLUS (+) OR MINUS (-) - The ratings from "AA" through "CCC" may
be modified by the addition of a plus or minus sign to show relative standing
within the major rating categories.
"r" - This rating is attached to highlight derivative, hybrid,
and certain other obligations that S & P believes may experience high
volatility or high variability in expected returns due to non-credit risks.
Examples of such obligations are: securities whose principal or interest
return is indexed to equities, commodities, or currencies; certain swaps and
options; and interest only and principal only mortgage securities.
The following summarizes the ratings used by Moody's for corporate and
municipal long-term debt:
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"Aaa" - Bonds are judged to be of the best quality. They carry
the smallest degree of investment risk and are generally referred to as "gilt
edged." Interest payments are protected by a large or by an exceptionally
stable margin and principal is secure. While the various protective elements
are likely to change, such changes as can be visualized are most unlikely to
impair the fundamentally strong position of such issues.
"Aa" - Bonds are judged to be of high quality by all standards.
Together with the "Aaa" group they comprise what are generally known as
high-grade bonds. They are rated lower than the best bonds because margins of
protection may not be as large as in "Aaa" securities or fluctuation of
protective elements may be of greater amplitude or there may be other elements
present which make the long-term risks appear somewhat larger than in "Aaa"
securities.
"A" - Bonds possess many favorable investment attributes and are
to be considered as upper medium-grade obligations. Factors giving security to
principal and interest are considered adequate but elements may be present
which suggest a susceptibility to impairment sometime in the future.
"Baa" - Bonds considered medium-grade obligations, i.e., they are
neither highly protected nor poorly secured. Interest payments and principal
security appear adequate for the present but certain protective elements may
be lacking or may be characteristically unreliable over any great length of
time. Such bonds lack outstanding investment characteristics and in fact have
speculative characteristics as well.
"Ba," "B," "Caa," "Ca," and "C" - Bonds that possess one of these
ratings provide questionable protection of interest and principal ("Ba"
indicates some speculative elements; "B" indicates a general lack of
characteristics of desirable investment; "Caa" represents a poor standing;
"Ca" represents obligations which are speculative in a high degree; and "C"
represents the lowest rated class of bonds). "Caa," "Ca" and "C" bonds may be
in default.
Con. (---) - Bonds for which the security depends upon the
completion of some act or the fulfillment of some condition are rated
conditionally. These are bonds secured by (a) earnings of projects under
construction, (b) earnings of projects unseasoned in operation experience, (c)
rentals which begin when facilities are completed, or (d) payments to which
some other limiting condition attaches. Parenthetical rating denotes probable
credit stature upon completion of construction or elimination of basis of
condition.
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(P)... - When applied to forward delivery bonds, indicates that
the rating is provisional pending delivery of the bonds. The rating may be
revised prior to delivery if changes ooccur in the legal documents or the
underlying credit quality of the bonds.
The following summarizes the long-term debt ratings used by Duff
& Phelps for corporate and municipal long-term debt:
"AAA" - Debt is considered to be of the highest credit quality.
The risk factors are negligible, being only slightly more than for risk-free
U.S. Treasury debt.
"AA" - Debt is considered of high credit quality. Protection
factors are strong. Risk is modest but may vary slightly from time to time
because of economic conditions.
"A" - Debt possesses protection factors which are average but
adequate. However, risk factors are more variable and greater in periods of
economic stress.
"BBB" - Debt possesses below average protection factors but such
protection factors are still considered sufficient for prudent investment.
Considerable variability in risk is present during economic cycles.
"BB," "B," "CCC," "DD," and "DP" - Debt that possesses one of
these ratings is considered to be below investment grade. Although below
investment grade, debt rated "BB" is deemed likely to meet obligations when
due. Debt rated "B" possesses the risk that obligations will not be met when
due. Debt rated "CCC" is well below investment grade and has considerable
uncertainty as to timely payment of principal, interest or preferred
dividends. Debt rated "DD" is a defaulted debt obligation, and the rating "DP"
represents preferred stock with dividend arrearages.
To provide more detailed indications of credit quality, the "AA,"
"A," "BBB," "BB" and "B" ratings may be modified by the addition of a plus (+)
or minus (-) sign to show relative standing within these major categories.
The following summarizes the highest four ratings used by Fitch
for corporate and municipal bonds:
"AAA" - Bonds considered to be investment grade and of the
highest credit quality. The obligor has an exceptionally strong ability to pay
interest and repay principal, which is unlikely to be affected by reasonably
foreseeable events.
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"AA" - Bonds considered to be investment grade and of very high
credit quality. The obligor's ability to pay interest and repay principal is
very strong, although not quite as strong as bonds rated "AAA." Because bonds
rated in the "AAA" and "AA" categories are not significantly vulnerable to
foreseeable future developments, short-term debt of these issuers is generally
rated "F-1+."
"A" - Bonds considered to be investment grade and of high credit
quality. The obligor's ability to pay interest and repay principal is
considered to be strong, but may be more vulnerable to adverse changes in
economic conditions and circumstances than bonds with higher ratings.
"BBB" - Bonds considered to be investment grade and of
satisfactory credit quality. The obligor's ability to pay interest and repay
principal is considered to be adequate. Adverse changes in economic conditions
and circumstances, however, are more likely to have an adverse impact on these
bonds, and therefore, impair timely payment. The likelihood that the ratings
of these bonds will fall below investment grade is higher than for bonds with
higher ratings.
"BB," "B," "CCC," "CC," "C," "DDD," "DD," and "D" Bonds that
possess one of these ratings are considered by Fitch to be speculative
investments. The ratings "BB" to "C" represent Fitch's assessment of the
likelihood of timely payment of principal and interest in accordance with the
terms of obligation for bond issues not in default. For defaulted bonds, the
rating "DDD" to "D" is an assessment of the ultimate recovery value through
reorganization or liquidation.
To provide more detailed indications of credit quality, the Fitch
ratings from and including "AA" to "C" may be modified by the addition of a
plus (+) or minus (-) sign to show relative standing within these major rating
categories.
IBCA assesses the investment quality of unsecured debt with an
original maturity of more than one year which is issued by bank holding
companies and their principal bank subsidiaries. The following summarizes the
rating categories used by IBCA for long-term debt ratings:
"AAA" - Obligations for which there is the lowest expectation of
investment risk. Capacity for timely repayment of principal and interest is
substantial such that adverse changes in business, economic or financial
conditions are unlikely to increase investment risk substantially.
"AA" - Obligations for which there is a very low expectation of
investment risk. Capacity for timely repayment
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of principal and interest is substantial. Adverse changes in business,
economic or financial conditions may increase investment risk albeit not very
significantly.
"A" - Obligations for which there is a low expectation of
investment risk. Capacity for timely repayment of principal and interest is
strong, although adverse changes in business, economic or financial conditions
may lead to increased investment risk.
"BBB" - Obligations for which there is currently a low
expectation of investment risk. Capacity for timely repayment of principal and
interest is adequate, although adverse changes in business, economic or
financial conditions are more likely to lead to increased investment risk than
for obligations in other categories.
"BB," "B," "CCC," "CC," and "C" - Obligations are assigned one of
these ratings where it is considered that speculative characteristics are
present. "BB" represents the lowest degree of speculation and indicates a
possibility of investment risk developing. "C" represents the highest degree
of speculation and indicates that the obligations are currently in default.
IBCA may append a rating of plus (+) or minus (-) to a rating to
denote relative status within major rating categories.
Thomson BankWatch assesses the likelihood of an untimely
repayment of principal or interest over the term to maturity of long term debt
and preferred stock which are issued by United States commercial banks,
thrifts and non-bank banks; non-United States banks; and broker-dealers. The
following summarizes the rating categories used by Thomson BankWatch for
long-term debt ratings:
"AAA" - This designation represents the highest category assigned
by Thomson BankWatch to long-term debt and indicates that the ability to repay
principal and interest on a timely basis is extremely high.
"AA" - This designation indicates a very strong ability to repay
principal and interest on a timely basis with limited incremental risk
compared to issues rated in the highest category.
"A" - This designation indicates that the ability to repay
principal and interest is strong. Issues rated "A" could be more vulnerable to
adverse developments (both internal and external) than obligations with higher
ratings.
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"BBB" - This designation represents Thomson BankWatch's lowest
investment grade category and indicates an acceptable capacity to repay
principal and interest. Issues rated "BBB" are, however, more vulnerable to
adverse developments (both internal and external) than obligations with higher
ratings.
"BB," "B," "CCC," and "CC," - These designations are assigned by
Thomson BankWatch to non-investment grade long-term debt. Such issues are
regarded as having speculative characteristics regarding the likelihood of
timely payment of principal and interest. "BB" indicates the lowest degree of
speculation and "CC" the highest degree of speculation.
"D" - This designation indicates that the long-term debt is in
default.
PLUS (+) OR MINUS (-) - The ratings from "AAA" through "CC" may
include a plus or minus sign designation which indicates where within the
respective category the issue is placed.
Municipal Note Ratings
A Standard and Poor's rating reflects the liquidity concerns and
market access risks unique to notes due in three years or less. The following
summarizes the ratings used by Standard & Poor's Ratings Group for municipal
notes:
"SP-1" - The issuers of these municipal notes exhibit very strong
or strong capacity to pay principal and interest. Those issues determined to
possess overwhelming safety characteristics are given a plus (+) designation.
"SP-2" - The issuers of these municipal notes exhibit
satisfactory capacity to pay principal and interest.
"SP-3" - The issuers of these municipal notes exhibit speculative
capacity to pay principal and interest.
Moody's ratings for state and municipal notes and other
short-term loans are designated Moody's Investment Grade ("MIG") and variable
rate demand obligations are designated Variable Moody's Investment Grade
("VMIG"). Such ratings recognize the differences between short-term credit
risk and long-term risk. The following summarizes the ratings by Moody's
Investors Service, Inc. for short-term notes:
"MIG-1"/"VMIG-1" - Loans bearing this designation are of the best
quality, enjoying strong protection by established
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cash flows, superior liquidity support or demonstrated broad-based access to
the market for refinancing.
"MIG-2"/"VMIG-2" - Loans bearing this designation are of high
quality, with margins of protection ample although not so large as in the
preceding group.
"MIG-3"/"VMIG-3" - Loans bearing this designation are of
favorable quality, with all security elements accounted for but lacking the
undeniable strength of the preceding grades. Liquidity and cash flow
protection may be narrow and market access for refinancing is likely to be
less well established.
"MIG-4"/"VMIG-4" - Loans bearing this designation are of adequate
quality, carrying specific risk but having protection commonly regarded as
required of an investment security and not distinctly or predominantly
speculative.
"SG" - Loans bearing this designation are of speculative quality
and lack margins of protection.
Fitch and Duff & Phelps use the short-term ratings described
under Commercial Paper Ratings for municipal notes.
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APPENDIX B
As stated in their Prospectuses, each of the Portfolios may enter
into futures contracts and related hedging purposes.
I. Interest Rate Futures Contracts
Use of Interest Rate Futures Contracts. Bond prices are
established in both the cash market and the futures market. In the cash
market, bonds are purchased and sold with payment for the full purchase price
of the bond being made in cash, generally within five business days after the
trade. In the futures market, only a contract is made to purchase or sell a
bond in the future for a set price on a certain date. Historically, the prices
for bonds established in the futures markets have tended to move generally in
the aggregate in concert with the cash market prices and have maintained
fairly predictable relationships. Accordingly, the Portfolios may use interest
rate futures as a defense, or hedge, against anticipated interest rate changes
and not for speculation. As described below, this would include the use of
futures contract sales to protect against expected increases in interest rates
and futures contract purchases to offset the impact of interest rate declines.
The Portfolios presently could accomplish a similar result to
that which they hope to achieve through the use of futures contracts by
selling bonds with long maturities and investing in bonds with short
maturities when interest rates are expected to increase, or conversely,
selling short-term bonds and investing in long-term bonds when interest rates
are expected to decline. However, because of the liquidity that is often
available in the futures market the protection is more likely to be achieved,
perhaps at a lower cost and without changing the rate of interest being earned
by the Portfolio, through using futures contracts.
Description of Interest Rate Futures Contracts. An interest rate
futures contract sale would create an obligation by a Portfolio, as seller, to
deliver the specific type of financial instrument called for in the contract
at a specific future time for a specified price. A futures contract purchase
would create an obligation by the Portfolio, as purchaser, to take delivery of
the specific type of financial instrument at a specific future time at a
specific price. The specific securities delivered or taken, respectively, at
settlement date, would not be determined until at or near that date. The
determination would be in accordance with the rules of the exchange on which
the futures contract sale or purchase was made.
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Although interest rate futures contracts by their terms call for
actual delivery or acceptance of securities, in most cases the contracts are
closed out before the settlement date without the making or taking of delivery
of securities. Closing out a futures contract sale is effected by the
Portfolio's entering into a futures contract purchase for the same aggregate
amount of the specific type of financial instrument and the same delivery
date. If the price in the sale exceeds the price in the offsetting purchase,
the Portfolio is paid the difference and thus realizes a gain. If the
offsetting purchase price exceeds the sale price, the Portfolio pays the
difference and realizes a loss. Similarly, the closing out of a futures
contract purchase is effected by the Portfolio's entering into a futures
contract sale. If the offsetting sale price exceeds the purchase price, the
Portfolio realizes a gain, and if the purchase price exceeds the offsetting
sale price, the Portfolio realizes a loss.
Interest rate futures contracts are traded in an auction
environment on the floors of several exchanges principally, the Chicago Board
of Trade, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the New York Futures Exchange.
The Portfolios would deal only in standardized contracts on recognized
exchanges. Each exchange guarantees performance under contract provisions
through a clearing corporation, a nonprofit organization managed by the
exchange membership.
A public market now exists in futures contracts covering various
financial instruments including long-term United States Treasury Bonds and
Notes; three-month United States Treasury Bills; and ninety-day commercial
paper. The Portfolios may trade in any futures contract for which there exists
a public market, including, without limitation, the foregoing instruments.
Examples of Futures Contract Sale. The Portfolios would engage in
an interest rate futures contract sale to maintain the income advantage from
continued holding of a long-term bond while endeavoring to avoid part or all
of the loss in market value that would otherwise accompany a decline in
long-term securities prices. Assume that the market value of a certain
security in a Portfolio tends to move in concert with the futures market
prices of long-term United States Treasury bonds ("Treasury bonds"). The
Adviser wishes to fix the current market value of this portfolio security
until some point in the future. Assume the portfolio security has a market
value of 100, and the Adviser believes that, because of an anticipated rise in
interest rates, the value will decline to 95. The Portfolio might enter into
futures contract sales of Treasury bonds for an equivalent of 98. If the
market value of the portfolio security does indeed decline from 100 to 95, the
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equivalent futures market price for the Treasury bonds might also decline from
98 to 93.
In that case, the five-point loss in the market value of the
portfolio security would be offset by the five-point gain realized by closing
out the futures contract sale. Of course, the futures market price of Treasury
bonds might well decline to more than 93 or to less than 93 because of the
imperfect correlation between cash and futures prices mentioned below.
The Adviser could be wrong in its forecast of interest rates and
the equivalent futures market price could rise above 98. In this case, the
market value of the portfolio securities, including the portfolio security
being protected, would increase. The benefit of this increase would be reduced
by the loss realized on closing out the futures contract sale.
If interest rate levels did not change, the Portfolio in the
above example might incur a loss of 2 points (which might be reduced by an
offsetting transaction prior to the settlement date). In each transaction,
transaction expenses would also be incurred.
Examples of Futures Contract Purchase. The Portfolios would
engage in an interest rate futures contract purchase when it is not fully
invested in long-term bonds but wishes to defer for a time the purchase of
long-term bonds in light of the availability of advantageous interim
investments, e.g., shorter-term securities whose yields are greater than those
available on long-term bonds. The Portfolio's basic motivation would be to
maintain for a time the income advantage from investing in the short-term
securities; the Portfolio would be endeavoring at the same time to eliminate
the effect of all or part of an expected increase in market price of the
long-term bonds that the Portfolio may purchase.
For example, assume that the market price of a long-term bond
that the Portfolio may purchase, currently yielding 10%, tends to move in
concert with futures market prices of Treasury bonds. The Adviser wishes to
fix the current market price (and thus 10% yield) of the long-term bond until
the time (four months away in this example) when it may purchase the bond.
Assume the long-term bond has a market price of 100, and the Adviser believes
that, because of an anticipated fall in interest rates, the price will have
risen to 105 (and the yield will have dropped to about 9 1/2%) in four months.
The Portfolio might enter into futures contracts purchases of Treasury bonds
for an equivalent price of 98. At the same time, the Portfolio would assign a
pool of investments in short-term securities that are either maturing in four
months or earmarked for sale in four months, for purchase of the long-term
bond at an assumed market price of 100. Assume these short-term
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securities are yielding 15%. If the market price of the long-term bond does
indeed rise from 100 to 105, the equivalent futures market price for Treasury
bonds might also rise from 98 to 103. In that case, the 5-point increase in
the price that the Portfolio pays for the long-term bond would be offset by
the 5-point gain realized by closing out the futures contract purchase.
The Adviser could be wrong in its forecast of interest rates;
long-term interest rates might rise to above 10%; and the equivalent futures
market price could fall below 98. If short-term rates at the same time fall to
10% or below, it is possible that the Portfolio would continue with its
purchase program for long-term bonds. The market price of available long-term
bonds would have decreased. The benefit of this price decrease, and thus yield
increase, will be reduced by the loss realized on closing out the futures
contract purchase.
If, however, short-term rates remained above available long-term
rates, it is possible that the Portfolio would discontinue its purchase
program for long-term bonds. The yield on short-term securities in the
portfolio, including those originally in the pool assigned to the particular
long-term bond, would remain higher than yields on long-term bonds. The
benefit of this continued incremental income will be reduced by the loss
realized on closing out the futures contract purchase.
In each transaction, expenses would also be incurred.
II. Index Futures Contracts
A bond index assigns relative values to the bonds included
in the index and the index fluctuates with changes in the market values
of the bonds included. Some Futures contracts are traded on organized
exchanges regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Transactions on such exchanges are cleared through a clearing
corporation, which guarantees the performance of the parties to each
contract.
The Portfolios may sell index futures contracts in order to
offset a decrease in market value of its portfolio securities that might
otherwise result from a market decline. A Portfolio may do so either to hedge
the value of its portfolio as a whole, or to protect against declines,
occurring prior to sales of securities, in the value of the securities to be
sold. Conversely, the Portfolios may purchase index futures contracts
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in anticipation of purchases of securities. In a substantial majority of these
transactions, the Portfolios may purchase such securities upon termination of
the long futures position, but a long futures position may be terminated
without a corresponding purchase of securities.
In addition, the Portfolios may utilize index futures contracts
in anticipation of changes in the composition of their portfolio holdings. For
example, in the event that a Portfolio expects to narrow the range of industry
groups represented in its holdings it may, prior to making purchases of the
actual securities, establish a long futures position based on a more
restricted index, such as an index comprised of securities of a particular
industry group. The Portfolio may also sell futures contracts in connection
with this strategy, in order to protect against the possibility that the value
of the securities to be sold as part of the restructuring of the portfolio
will decline prior to the time of sale.
The following are examples of transactions in bond index futures
(net of commissions and premiums, if any).
ANTICIPATORY PURCHASE HEDGE: Buy the Future
Hedge Objective: Protect Against Increasing Price
Portfolio Futures
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-Day Hedge is Placed-
Anticipate Buying $62,500 Buying 1 Index Futures
Bond Portfolio at 125
Value of Futures =
$62,500/Contract
-Day Hedge is Lifted-
Buy Bond Portfolio with Sell 1 Index Futures at 130
Actual Cost = $65,000 Value of Futures = $65,000/
Increase in Purchase Price = Contract
$2,500 Gain on Futures = $2,500
HEDGING A BOND PORTFOLIO: Sell the Future
Hedge Objective: Protect Against Declining
Value of the Portfolio
Factors:
Value of Bond Portfolio = $1,000,000
Value of Futures Contract = 125 x $500 = $62,500
Portfolio Beta Relative to the Index = 1.0
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Portfolio Futures
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-Day Hedge is Placed-
Anticipate Selling $1,000,000 Sell 16 Index Futures at 125
Bond Portfolio Value of Futures = $1,000,000
-Day Hedge is Lifted-
Bond Portfolio-Own Buy 16 Index Futures at 120
Bond with Value = $960,000 Value of Futures = $960,000
Loss in Portfolio Value = $40,000 Gain on Futures = $40,000
If, however, the market moved in the opposite direction, that is,
market value decreased and the Portfolio had entered into an anticipatory
purchase hedge, or market value increased and the Portfolio had hedged its
stock portfolio, the results of the Portfolio's transactions in stock index
futures would be as set forth below.
ANTICIPATORY PURCHASE HEDGE: Buy the Future
Hedge Objective: Protect Against Increasing Price
Portfolio Futures
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-Day Hedge is Placed-
Anticipate Buying $62,500 Buying 1 Index Futures at 125
Bond Portfolio Value of Futures = $62,500/
Contract
-Day Hedge is Lifted-
Buy Bond Portfolio with Sell 1 Index Futures at 120
Actual Cost - $60,000 Value of Futures = $60,000/
Decrease in Purchase Price = $2,500 Contract
Loss on Futures = $2,500
HEDGING A BOND PORTFOLIO: Sell the Future
Hedge Objective: Protect Against Declining
Value of the Portfolio
Factors:
Value of Bond Portfolio = $1,000,000
Value of Futures Contract = 125 x $500 = $62,500
Portfolio Beta Relative to the Index = 1.0
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Portfolio Futures
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-Day Hedge is Placed-
Anticipate Selling $1,000,000 Sell 16 Index Futures at 125
Bond Portfolio Value of Futures = $1,000,000
-Day Hedge is Lifted-
Bond Portfolio-Own Buy 16 Index Futures at 130
Bond with Value = $1,040,000 Value of Futures = $1,040,000
Gain in Portfolio = $40,000 Loss of Futures = $40,000
III. Margin Payments
Unlike when a Portfolio purchases or sells a security, no price
is paid or received by the Portfolio upon the purchase or sale of a futures
contract. Initially, the Portfolio will be required to deposit with the broker
or in a segregated account with the Portfolio's Custodian an amount of cash or
cash equivalents, the value of which may vary but is generally equal to 10% or
less of the value of the contract. This amount is known as initial margin. The
nature of initial margin in futures transactions is different from that of
margin in security transactions in that futures contract margin does not
involve the borrowing of funds by the customer to finance the transactions.
Rather, the initial margin is in the nature of a performance bond or good
faith deposit on the contract which is returned to the Portfolio upon
termination of the futures contract assuming all contractual obligations have
been satisfied. Subsequent payments, called variation margin, to and from the
broker, will be made on a daily basis as the price of the underlying security
or index fluctuates making the long and short positions in the futures
contract more or less valuable, a process known as marking to the market. For
example, when a Portfolio has purchased a futures contract and the price of
the contract has risen in response to a rise in the underlying instruments,
that position will have increased in value and the Portfolio will be entitled
to receive from the broker a variation margin payment equal to that increase
in value. Conversely, where a Portfolio has purchased a futures contract and
the price of the future contract has declined in response to a decrease in the
underlying instruments, the position would be less valuable and the Portfolio
would be required to make a variation margin payment to the broker. At any
time prior to expiration of the futures contract, the Adviser may elect to
close the position by taking an opposite position, subject to the availability
of a secondary market, which will operate to terminate the Portfolio's
position in the futures contract. A final determination of variation margin is
then made, additional cash is required to be paid by or released to the
Portfolio, and the Portfolio realizes a loss or gain.
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IV. Risks of Transactions in Futures Contracts
There are several risks in connection with the use of futures by
a Portfolio as a hedging device. One risk arises because of the imperfect
correlation between movements in the price of the future and movements in the
price of the securities which are the subject of the hedge. The price of the
future may move more than or less than the price of the securities being
hedged. If the price of the future moves less than the price of the securities
which are the subject of the hedge, the hedge will not be fully effective but,
if the price of the securities being hedged has moved in an unfavorable
direction, the Portfolio would be in a better position than if it had not
hedged at all. If the price of the securities being hedged has moved in a
favorable direction, this advantage will be partially offset by the loss on
the future. If the price of the future moves more than the price of the hedged
securities, the Portfolio involved will experience either a loss or gain on
the future which will not be completely offset by movements in the price of
the securities which are the subject of the hedge. To compensate for the
imperfect correlation of movements in the price of securities being hedged and
movements in the price of futures contracts, a Portfolio may buy or sell
futures contracts in a greater dollar amount than the dollar amount of
securities being hedged if the volatility over a particular time period of the
prices of such securities has been greater than the volatility over such time
period of the future, of if otherwise deemed to be appropriate by the Adviser.
Conversely, a Portfolio may buy or sell fewer futures contracts if the
volatility over a particular time period of the prices of the securities being
hedged is less than the volatility over such time period of the futures
contract being used, or if otherwise deemed to be appropriate by the Adviser.
It is also possible that, where a Portfolio has sold futures to hedge its
portfolio against a decline in the market, the market may advance and the
value of securities held by the Portfolio may decline. If this occurred, the
Portfolio would lose money on the future and also experience a decline in
value in its portfolio securities.
Where futures are purchased to hedge against a possible increase
in the price of securities before a Portfolio is able to invest its cash (or
cash equivalents) in securities (or options) in an orderly fashion, it is
possible that the market may decline instead; if the Portfolio then concludes
not to invest in securities or options at that time because of concern as to
possible further market decline or for other reasons, the Portfolio will
realize a loss on the futures contract that is not offset by a reduction in
the price of securities purchased.
In instances involving the purchase of futures contracts by a
Portfolio, an amount of cash and cash equivalents, equal to the market value
of the futures contracts (or options),
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will be deposited in a segregated account with the Portfolio's Custodian
and/or in a margin account with a broker to collateralize the position and
thereby insure that the use of such futures is unleveraged.
In addition to the possibility that there may be an imperfect
correlation, or no correlation at all, between movements in the futures and
the securities being hedged, the price of futures may not correlate perfectly
with movement in the cash market due to certain market distortions. Rather
than meeting additional margin deposit requirements, investors may close
futures contracts through off-setting transactions which could distort the
normal relationship between the cash and futures markets. Second, with respect
to financial futures contracts, the liquidity of the futures market depends on
participants entering into off-setting transactions rather than making or
taking delivery. To the extent participants decide to make or take delivery,
liquidity in the futures market could be reduced thus producing distortions.
Third, from the point of view of speculators, the deposit requirements in the
futures market are less onerous than margin requirements in the securities
market. Therefore, increased participation by speculators in the futures
market may also cause temporary price distortions. Due to the possibility of
price distortion in the futures market, and because of the imperfect
correlation between the movements in the cash market and movements in the
price of futures, a correct forecast of general market trends or interest rate
movements by the Adviser may still not result in a successful hedging
transaction over a short time frame.
Positions in futures may be closed out only on an exchange or
board of trade which provides a secondary market for such futures. Although a
Portfolio intends to purchase or sell futures only on exchanges or boards of
trade where there appear to be active secondary markets, there is no assurance
that a liquid secondary market on any exchange or board of trade will exist
for any particular contract or at any particular time. In such event, it may
not be possible to close a futures investment position, and in the event of
adverse price movements, a Portfolio would continue to be required to make
daily cash payments of variation margin. However, in the event futures
contracts have been used to hedge portfolio securities, such securities will
not be sold until the futures contract can be terminated. In such
circumstances, an increase in the price of the securities, if any, may
partially or completely offset losses on the futures contract. However, as
described above, there is no guarantee that the price of the securities will
in fact correlate with the price movements in the futures contract and thus
provide an offset on a futures contract.
Further, it should be noted that the liquidity of a secondary
market in a futures contract may be adversely affected
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by "daily price fluctuation limits" established by commodity exchanges which
limit the amount of fluctuation in a futures contract price during a single
trading day. Once the daily limit has been reached in the contract, no trades
may be entered into at a price beyond the limit, thus preventing the
liquidation of open futures positions.
Successful use of futures by a Portfolio is also subject to the
Adviser's ability to predict correctly movements in the direction of the
market. For example, if a Portfolio has hedged against the possibility of a
decline in the market adversely affecting securities held in its portfolio and
securities prices increase instead, the Portfolio will lose part or all of the
benefit to the increased value of its securities which it has hedged because
it will have offsetting losses in its futures positions. In addition, in such
situations, if the Portfolio has insufficient cash, it may have to sell
securities to meet daily variation margin requirements. Such sales of
securities may be, but will not necessarily be, at increased prices which
reflect the rising market. A Portfolio may have to sell securities at a time
when it may be disadvantageous to do so.
V. Options on Futures Contracts
The Portfolios may purchase options on the futures contracts
described above. A futures option gives the holder, in return for the premium
paid, the right to buy (call) from or sell (put) to the writer of the option a
futures contract at a specified price at any time during the period of the
option. Upon exercise, the writer of the option is obligated to pay the
difference between the cash value of the futures contract and the exercise
price. Like the buyer or seller of a futures contract, the holder, or writer,
of an option has the right to terminate its position prior to the scheduled
expiration of the option by selling, or purchasing, an option of the same
series, at which time the person entering into the closing transaction will
realize a gain or loss.
Investments in futures options involve some of the same
considerations that are involved in connection with investments in futures
contracts (for example, the existence of a liquid secondary market). In
addition, the purchase of an option also entails the risk that changes in the
value of the underlying futures contract will not be fully reflected in the
value of the option purchased. Depending on the pricing of the option compared
to either the futures contract upon which it is based, or upon the price of
the securities being hedged, an option may or may not be less risky than
ownership of the futures contract or such securities. In general, the market
prices of options can be expected to be more volatile than the market prices
on the underlying futures contract. Compared to the purchase or
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sale of futures contracts, however, the purchase of call or put options on
futures contracts may frequently involve less potential risk to a Portfolio
because the maximum amount at risk is the premium paid for the options (plus
transaction costs).
VI. Accounting and Tax Treatment
Accounting for futures contracts and options will be in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Generally, futures contracts held by a Portfolio at the close of
the Portfolio's taxable year will be treated for federal income tax purposes
as sold for their fair market value on the last business day of such year, a
process known as "marking-to-market." Forty percent of any gain or loss
resulting from such constructive sale will be treated as short-term capital
gain or loss and 60% of such gain or loss will be treated as long-term capital
gain or loss without regard to the length of time the Portfolio holds the
futures contract ("the 40%-60% rule"). The amount of any capital gain or loss
actually realized by a Portfolio in a subsequent sale or other disposition of
those futures contracts will be adjusted to reflect any capital gain or loss
taken into account by the Portfolio in a prior year as a result of the
constructive sale of the contracts. With respect to futures contracts to sell,
which will be regarded as parts of a "mixed straddle" because their values
fluctuate inversely to the values of specific securities held by the
Portfolio, losses as to such contracts to sell will be subject to certain loss
deferral rules which limit the amount of loss currently deductible on either
part of the straddle to the amount thereof which exceeds the unrecognized gain
(if any) with respect to the other part of the straddle, and to certain wash
sales regulations. Under short sales rules, which will also be applicable, the
holding period of the securities forming part of the straddle will (if they
have not been held for the long-term holding period) be deemed not to begin
prior to termination of the straddle. With respect to certain futures
contracts, deductions for interest and carrying charges will not be allowed.
Notwithstanding the rules described above, with respect to futures contracts
to sell which are properly identified as such, a Portfolio may make an
election which will exempt (in whole or in part) those identified futures
contracts from being treated for federal income tax purposes as sold on the
last business day of the Portfolio's taxable year, but gains and losses will
be subject to such short sales, wash sales, loss deferral rules and the
requirement to capitalize interest and carrying charges. Under temporary
regulations, a Portfolio would be allowed (in lieu of the foregoing) to elect
either (1) to offset gains or losses from portions which are part of a mixed
straddle by separately identifying each mixed straddle to which such treatment
applies, or (2) to establish a mixed straddle account for which gains and
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losses would be recognized and offset on a periodic basis during the taxable
year. Under either election, the 40%-60% rule will apply to the net gain or
loss attributable to the futures contracts, but in the case of a mixed
straddle account election, not more than 50% of any net gain may be treated as
long-term and no more than 40% of any net loss may be treated as short-term.
Options on futures generally receive federal tax treatment similar to that
described above.
Certain foreign currency contracts entered into by a Portfolio
may be subject to the "marking-to-market" process and the 40%-60% rule in a
manner similar to that described in the preceding paragraph for futures
contracts. To receive such federal income tax treatment, a foreign currency
contract must meet the following conditions: (1) the contract must require
delivery of a foreign currency of a type in which regulated futures contracts
are traded or upon which the settlement value of the contract depends; (2) the
contract must be entered into at arm's length at a price determined by
reference to the price in the interbank market; and (3) the contract must be
traded in the interbank market. The Treasury Department has broad authority to
issue regulations under the provisions respecting foreign currency contracts.
As of the date of this Additional Statement, the Treasury Department has not
issued any such regulations. Other foreign currency contracts entered into by
a Portfolio may result in the creation of one or more straddles for federal
income tax purposes, in which case certain loss deferral, short sales, and
wash sales rules and the requirement to capitalize interest and carrying
charges may apply.
As described more fully in "Additional Information Concerning
Taxes", a regulated investment company must derive less than 30% of its gross
income from gains realized on the sale or other disposition of securities and
certain other investments held for less than three months. With respect to
futures contracts and other financial instruments subject to the
marking-to-market rules, the Internal Revenue Service has ruled in private
letter rulings that a gain realized from such a futures contract or financial
instrument will be treated as being derived from a security held for three
months or more (regardless of the actual period for which the contract or
instrument is held) if the gain arises as a result of a constructive sale
under the marking-to-market rules, and will be treated as being derived from a
security held for less than three months only if the contract or instrument is
terminated (or transferred) during the taxable year (other than by reason of
marking-to-market) and less than three months have elapsed between the date
the contract or instrument is acquired and the termination date. In
determining whether the 30% test is met for a taxable year, increases and
decreases in the value of each Portfolio's futures contracts and other
investments that qualify
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as part of a "designated hedge," as defined in the Code, may be
netted.
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Appendix C
Federal TAX-EXEMPT YIELD
1995 Federal Marginal
Taxable Income Bracket Tax Rate* 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0
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Single Return Joint Return Taxable Yield
<C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 0 - $23,500 $ 0 - $39,000 15% 3.529 4.118 4.706 5.294 5.882 6.471 7.059
$23,351 - $56,550 $39,001 - $94,250 28% 4.167 4.861 5.556 6.250 6.944 7.639 8.333
$56,551 - $117,950 $94,251 - $143,600 31.0% 4.348 5.072 5.797 6.522 7.246 7.971 8.696
$117,951 - $256,500 $143,601 - $256,500 36.0% 4.688 5.469 6.250 7.031 7.812 8.594 9.375
Over $256,500 Over $256,500 39.6% 4.967 5.795 6.623 7.450 8.278 9.106 9.934
<FN>
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*Note: The income amount shown is subject to federal income tax reduced by
adjustments to income, exemptions and itemized deductions. If the standard
deduction is taken for federal income tax purposes, the taxable equivalent
yield required to equal a specified tax-exempt yield is at least as great as
that shown in the table. Rates reflect those currently in effect and do not
include the phase out of personal exemptions or itemized deductions. It is
assumed that the investor is not subject to the federal alternative minimum
tax. Where applicable, investors should consider that the benefit of certain
itemized deductions and the benefit of personal exemptions are limited in the
case of higher income individuals. For 1995, taxpayers with adjusted gross
income in excess of a threshold amount of approximately $114,700 are subject
to an overall limitation on certain itemized deductions, requiring a reduction
in such deductions equal to the lesser of (i) 3% of adjusted gross income in
excess of the threshold of approximately $111,800 or (ii) 80% of the amount of
such itemized deductions otherwise allowable. The benefit of each personal
exemption is phased out at the rate of two percentage points for each $2,500
(or fraction thereof) of adjusted gross income in the phase-out zone. For
single taxpayers the range of adjusted gross income comprising the phase-out
zone for 1995 is estimated to be from $111,800 to $237,201 and for married
taxpayers filing a joint return from $172,500 to $295,001. The federal tax
brackets, the threshold amounts at which itemized deductions are subject to
reduction, and the range over which personal exemptions are phased out will be
further adjusted for inflation for each year after 1995.
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The table below shows the effects for individuals of combined
federal and state income taxes on what an individual would have to earn on a
taxable investment to equal a given tax-free yield.
<TABLE>
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COMBINED MARGINAL TAX RATES FOR JOINT TAXPAYERS WITH FOUR PERSONAL EXEMPTIONS
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Adjusted Combined
Gross State* & Tax-Exempt Yield
Taxable Income Federal -------------------------------------------------------
Income (1,000's) Tax Rate(1) 5.50% 5.75% 6.00% 6.25% 6.50% 6.75% 7.00% 7.25%
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 0-35,800 $ 0-100.0 22.0% 7.05 7.37 7.69 8.01 8.33 8.65 8.97 9.29
35,801-86,500 0-100.0 34.0 8.33 8.71 9.09 9.47 9.85 10.23 10.61 10.98
100.0-150.0 34.5 8.40 8.78 9.16 9.54 9.92 10.31 10.69 11.07
Over 86,500 0-100.0 36.5 8.66 9.06 9.45 9.84 10.24 10.63 11.02 11.42
100.0-150.0 37.5 8.80 9.20 9.60 10.00 10.40 10.80 11.20 11.60
150.0-272.5 39.5 9.09 9.50 9.92 10.33 10.74 11.16 11.57 11.98
Over 272.5 37.5(2) 8.80 9.20 9.60 10.00 10.40 10.80 11.20 11.60
<CAPTION>
COMBINED MARGINAL TAX RATES FOR SINGLE TAXPAYERS WITH ONE PERSONAL EXEMPTION
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Adjusted Combined
Gross State* & Tax-Free Yield
Taxable Income Federal -------------------------------------------------------
Income (1,000's) Tax Rate(1) 5.50% 5.75% 6.00% 6.25% 6.50% 6.75% 7.00% 7.25%
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 0-21,450 $ 0-100.0 22.0% 7.05 7.37 7.69 8.01 8.33 8.65 8.97 9.29
21,451-51,900 0-100.0 34.0 8.33 8.71 9.09 9.47 9.85 10.23 10.61 10.98
Over 51,900 0-100.0 36.5 8.66 9.06 9.45 9.84 10.24 10.63 11.02 11.42
100-222.5 38.0 8.87 9.27 9.68 10.08 10.48 10.89 11.29 11.69
Over 222.5 37.52 8.80 9.20 9.60 10.00 10.40 10.80 11.20 11.60
<FN>
* The table reflects federal and state income and state intangibles
taxes but does not reflect the effect of the exemption of certain
distributions from local income taxes. Accordingly, Michigan residents
subject to such local income taxes would need a somewhat higher
taxable return than those shown to equal the tax-exempt yield of the
Fund.
1 The table reflects the effect of the limitations on itemized
deductions and the deduction for personal exemptions that were added
by the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1990. They were designed to phase
out certain benefits of these deductions for higher income taxpayers.
These limitations, in effect, raise the marginal federal tax rate to
approximately 34% for taxpayers filing a joint return and entitled to
four personal exemptions and to approximately 32.5% for taxpayers
filing a single return entitled to only one personal exemption. These
limitations are subject to certain maximums, which depend on the
number of exemptions claimed and the total amount of the taxpayer's
itemized deductions. For example, the limitation on itemized
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deductions will not cause a taxpayer to lose more than 80% of his
allowable itemized deductions, with certain exceptions.
2 Federal tax rate reverts to 31% after the 80% cap on the limitation on
itemized deductions has been met.
</TABLE>
* * *
These tables are for illustrative purposes only and are not
intended to predict the actual return an individual might earn on an
investment in the Portfolios. The tax rates used in these tables are based
upon published 1995 marginal federal tax rates and marginal state tax rates
currently available and scheduled to be in effect. They reflect the current
federal tax limitations on itemized deductions and personal exemptions, which
may raise the effective tax rate and taxable equivalent yield for taxpayers
above certain income levels. The state tax rates assumed do not take into
account possible adjustment of tax brackets based on changes in the Consumer
Price Index. For cases in which two state brackets fall within a federal
bracket, the higher state bracket is combined with the federal bracket. The
combined state and Federal tax brackets shown reflect the fact that state tax
payments are currently deductible for federal tax purposes. The tax rates
shown here may be higher or lower than an individual's actual tax rate. A
higher tax rate would tend to make the dollar amounts in the tables lower,
while a lower tax rate would make the amounts higher. Investors should consult
their tax advisers to determine their actual tax rates.
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<CAPTION>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
BOND FUNDS
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Continued)
December 31, 1995
MICHIGAN
MUNICIPAL MUNICIPAL
BOND FUND BOND FUND
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<S> <C> <C>
Investment in securities:
At cost $75,750,865 $51,219,137
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At value (Note 2) $78,252,712 $52,778,540
Cash -- 94,074
Receivable for securities sold -- --
Interest receivable 1,277,409 716,553
Deferred organization costs, net (Note 2) 6,315 6,315
Prepaids and other assets 36,597 18,137
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TOTAL ASSETS 79,573,033 53,613,619
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LIABILITIES:
Payable for securities purchased 2,372,029 --
Accrued investment advisory fee 41,971 29,027
Accrued distribution fees 1,295 1,907
Accrued custodial fee 1,459 1,318
Dividends payable 190,088 125,268
Other payables and accrued expenses 2,627 2,939
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 2,609,469 160,459
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NET ASSETS $76,963,564 $53,453,160
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Net assets consist of:
Capital shares (unlimited number of shares
authorized, par value $.10 per share) $ 720,543 $ 504,175
Additional paid-in capital 74,166,371 51,420,410
Accumulated undistributed net investment income 5,107 1,934
Accumulated undistributed net realized gains (losses (430,304) (32,762)
Net unrealized appreciation on investments 2,501,847 1,559,403
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TOTAL NET ASSETS $76,963,564 $53,453,160
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Shares of capital stock outstanding 7,205,434 5,041,749
=========== ===========
Net asset value and redemption price per share $ 10.68 $ 10.60
=========== ===========
Maximum offering price per share $ 11.21 $ 11.13
=========== ===========
<FN>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
BOND FUNDS
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
For the Year Ended December 31, 1995
MICHIGAN
MUNICIPAL MUNICIPAL
BOND FUND BOND FUND
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<S> <C> <C>
INTEREST INCOME (Note 2) $ 3,692,331 $2,756,908
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EXPENSES (Notes 2, 3 and 5):
Investment advisory fee 444,288 327,020
Distribution fees 13,331 19,211
Professional fees 54,065 54,065
Custodial fee 17,836 15,729
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees 11,521 16,438
Amortization of deferred organization costs 3,031 3,031
Marketing expenses 34,056 33,105
Security pricing services 18,692 18,692
Registration, filing fees and other expenses 33,300 31,536
Less:
Expense reimbursement (88,071) (119,481)
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NET EXPENSES 542,049 399,346
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME 3,150,282 2,357,562
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON
INVESTMENTS:
Net realized gains (losses) (132,105) 95,495
Net change in unrealized appreciation on
investments 7,347,301 5,119,573
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS 7,215,196 5,215,068
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NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS $10,365,478 $7,572,630
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<FN>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
BOND FUNDS
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
MICHIGAN
MUNICIPAL BOND FUND MUNICIPAL BOND FUND
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Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended
Dec. 31, 1995 Dec. 31, 1994 Dec. 31, 1995 Dec. 31, 1994
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income $ 3,150,282 $ 3,064,874 $ 2,357,562 $ 2,210,323
Net realized gains (losses) (132,105) (297,451) 95,495 (128,351)
Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on investments 7,347,301 (6,604,737) 5,119,573 (4,621,088)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from
operations 10,365,478 (3,837,314) 7,572,630 (2,539,116)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:
From net investment income (3,149,113) (3,086,808) (2,358,540) (2,226,665)
From realized gains -- -- -- --
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total distributions (3,149,113) (3,086,808) (2,358,540) (2,226,665)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Proceeds from shares sold 25,660,467 29,816,164 12,994,627 20,635,934
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment
of distributions to shareholders 964,584 1,002,601 927,746 1,084,833
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
26,625,051 30,818,765 13,922,373 21,720,767
Less: payments for shares redeemed (18,133,625) (17,342,844) (10,946,362) (13,805,722)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net increase in net assets from capital share
transactions 8,491,426 13,475,921 2,976,011 7,915,045
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS 15,707,791 6,551,799 8,190,101 3,149,264
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year 61,255,773 54,703,974 45,263,059 42,113,795
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
End of year $ 76,963,564 $ 61,255,773 $ 53,453,160 $ 45,263,059
============ ============ ============ ============
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Shares sold 2,502,764 2,923,798 1,290,446 2,066,281
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions
to shareholders 93,325 100,547 90,653 109,478
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
2,596,089 3,024,345 1,381,098 2,175,759
Less: shares redeemed (1,774,851) (1,757,269) (1,085,688) (1,401,752)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
NET INCREASE IN SHARES OUTSTANDING 821,238 1,267,076 295,410 774,007
CAPITAL SHARES:
Beginning of year 6,384,196 5,117,120 4,746,339 3,972,332
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
End of year 7,205,434 6,384,196 5,041,749 4,746,339
============ ============ ============ ============
<FN>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
WOODWARD MUNICIPAL BOND FUND
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 1995
Description Face Amount Market Value
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<S> <C> <C>
MUNICIPAL BONDS -- 99.94%
Alaska -- 3.33%
Fairbanks North Star Borough Series S (MBIA
Insured), 5.45%, 3/1/06 $2,500,000 $ 2,602,825
Arizona -- 2.19%
Phoenix General Obligation Refunding Series A,
5.00%, 7/1/03 1,000,000 1,036,700
Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement Power
District Revenue, Electric System Series D,
6.00%, 1/1/08 625,000 680,319
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1,717,019
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California -- 1.34%
Los Angeles Waste Water System Revenue Series D
(MBIA Insured) 6.25%, 12/1/15 1,000,000 1,052,030
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Florida -- 5.17%
Florida State Board of Education Capital Outlay
Public Education Series C, 5.10%, 6/1/09 1,650,000 1,656,765
Florida State Pollution Control Series Y, 6.40%,
7/1/08 1,400,000 1,527,624
Gainesville Utilities System Revenue Series B,
5.50%, 10/1/13 850,000 860,804
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4,045,193
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Georgia -- 0.86%
Georgia State Housing and Finance Authorit Revenue
Series B, 6.10%, 12/1/12 650,000 669,922
Illinois -- 14.15%
Chicago Metropolitan Water Capital Improvement,
5.50%, 12/1/12 1,000,000 1,046,100
Chicago School Finance Authority (FGIC Insured)
Series A, 5.20%, 6/1/06 1,000,000 1,020,120
DuPage Co. Forest Preservation District, 6.00%,
11/1/03 1,750,000 1,910,790
Evanston General Obligation Unlimited Tax, 6.10%,
12/1/09 1,000,000 1,082,480
Illinois Dedicated Tax Revenue (AMBAC Insured)
Civic Center, 6.25%, 12/15/11 250,000 280,255
Illinois Health Facilities Authority Revenue
Northwestern Memorial Hospital Series A, 5.60%,
8/15/06 1,000,000 1,056,800
Illinois Housing Development, Series A, 5.95%,
7/1/21 2,000,000 2,013,240
Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Revenue,
Series A, Variable Rate, 1/1/10 2,666,000 2,666,000
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11,075,785
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Indiana -- 9.53%
Ball State University Revenue (FGIC Insured)
Student Fee Series G, 6.125%, 7/1/09 400,000 427,724
Fort Wayne Sewer Works Improvement Revenue Indiana
(FGIC Insured), 5.75%, 8/1/10 1,100,000 1,131,482
Indiana State Vocational Technology Revenue Series
D, 5.90%, 7/1/06 1,000,000 1,077,090
Indiana Transportation Finance Authority, Series A
6.25%, 11/1/16 1,500,000 1,551,255
North Adams Community Schools Participation Ctfs.,
5.75%, 7/15/12 1,000,000 1,031,960
Perry Township Multi School Corporation Revenue,
5.20%, 1/15/11 1,200,000 1,176,672
St. Joseph Co. Hospital Authority Facilities
Revenue (MBIA Insured), Memorial Hospital South
Bend Project, 6.25%, 8/15/12 1,000,000 1,064,990
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7,461,173
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Kentucky -- 1.60%
Kentucky State Turnpike Authority Economic
Development Revenue (AMBAC Insured) Refunding,
5.50%, 7/1/06 1,175,000 1,250,223
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Maryland -- 1.31%
Maryland State Community Development Administration
Dept. Housing & Community Development, First
Series, 5.80%, 4/1/07 1,000,000 1,026,520
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Massachusetts -- 3.68%
Massachusetts General Obligation Series A, 5.25%,
2/1/08 500,000 503,930
Massachusetts State Finance Agency, Series F 6.00%,
1/1/15 2,265,000 2,377,781
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2,881,711
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Michigan -- 8.66%
Grand Rapids Water Supply System Revenue (FGIC
Insured), 6.30%, 1/1/04 250,000 272,323
Michigan State Building Authority Revenue Series I,
6.40%, 10/1/04 600,000 659,724
Michigan State Housing Development Authority
Revenue Series C, 6.375%, 12/1/11 1,450,000 1,514,293
Michigan State Trunk Line Revenue Series B-2,
5.75%, 10/1/12 500,000 510,315
Rochester Community School District School Building
& Site Unlimited Tax, 6.50%, 5/1/06 250,000 278,455
Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority Revenue,
William Beaumont Hospital:
Series C, 7.20%, 1/1/05 250,000 276,582
Series G, 5.60%, 11/15/11 850,000 860,225
Saranac Community School District, 6.00%, 5/1/13 250,000 263,870
Wyandotte Electric Revenue, 6.25%, 10/1/17 2,000,000 2,140,200
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6,775,987
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Missouri -- 2.48%
Kansas City School District Building Revenue
Elementary School Project Series D, 5.10%, 2/1/07 1,905,000 1,937,995
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Nevada -- 1.54%
Nevada General Obligation Series B Prison Board
Limited Tax, 6.30%, 4/1/05 1,100,000 1,201,310
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Gloucester Co. Improvement Authority Gtd. Revenue,
Solid Waste Landfill Project Series AA, 6.20%,
9/1/07 400,000 428,084
Monmouth Co. General Obligation Utility Unlimited
Tax, 7.00%, 8/1/08 250,000 282,723
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710,807
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New York -- 2.27%
New York State Thruway Authority Highway Revenue
Series B, 5.125%, 4/1/15 1,500,000 1,482,705
Tri-Borough Bridge & Tunnel Authority Revenue
General Purpose Series X, 6.625%, 1/1/12 250,000 290,767
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1,773,472
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North Carolina -- 5.37%
Charlotte North Carolina General Obligation
Series A, 5.50%, 7/1/07 1,000,000 1,057,440
Mecklenberg County General Obligation Unlimited
Tax, 5.50%, 4/1/12 2,000,000 2,096,180
North Carolina Municipal Power Agency Catawba
Electric Revenue, 6.00%, 1/1/05 1,000,000 1,049,610
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4,203,230
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Ohio -- 6.66%
Franklin Co. Hospital Revenue, Children's Hospital
Series A, 6.50%, 5/1/07 950,000 1,035,329
Ohio State Building Authority Revenue, State
Facilities Adult Correctional Building Fund
Series A, 6.125%, 10/1/09 250,000 269,080
Ohio State Water Development Authority Revenue
(MBIA Insured), 5.75%, 12/1/05 1,000,000 1,072,750
Ohio General Obligation State of Public & Sewer
Imports Unlimited Tax, 6.00%, 8/1/07 1,000,000 1,103,350
Ohio Housing Financial Agency Mortgage Revenue
Residential GNMA Series A-1, 6.20%, 9/1/14 1,670,000 1,732,542
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5,213,051
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South Dakota -- 3.09%
South Dakota Housing Development Authority Revenue
Series C, 6.25%, 5/1/15 1,000,000 1,024,390
South Dakota State Building Authority Lease Revenue
(AMBAC Insured), 6.625%, 9/1/12 1,200,000 1,390,464
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2,414,854
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Tennessee -- 1.31%
Metropolitan Government Nashville/Davis County
Revenue, 7.00%, 1/1/14 1,000,000 1,022,250
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Texas -- 6.68%
Austin Utilities System Revenue (AMBAC Insured),
6.50%, 5/15/11 250,000 273,917
El Paso General Obligation Unlimited Tax, 5.00%,
8/15/09 500,000 498,505
Harris Co. Flood Control District Refunding General
Obligation, 6.25%, 10/1/05 250,000 269,060
Houston General Obligation Series C, 6.00%, 3/1/05 400,000 427,328
Round Rock General Obligation (AMBAC Insured)
Unlimited Tax, 5.30%, 8/15/05 500,000 515,450
San Antonio Water Revenue (MBIA Insured), 6.50%,
5/15/10 250,000 275,483
Tarrant Co. Water Control & Improvement District #1
Revenue Series A, 6.10%, 3/1/05 400,000 423,912
Texas General Obligation, 7.70%, 8/1/06 1,305,000 1,444,257
Texas General Obligation Refunding Series A
Unlimited Tax 6.00%, 10/1/05 1,000,000 1,102,350
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5,230,262
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Virginia -- 9.29%
Norfolk Virginia General Obligation 7.00%, 10/1/07 1,500,000 1,643,494
Virginia State Housing Development Authority
Revenue, 5.60%, 11/1/10 1,500,000 1,496,880
Virginia State Housing Development Commonwealth
Series H, 6.20%, 1/1/08 1,000,000 1,035,660
Virginia State Public School Authority Revenue
Series A, 6.25%, 1/1/11 500,000 524,575
Virginia State Transportation Board Contract
Revenue #58 Corridor, 6.00%, 5/15/19 2,500,000 2,567,650
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7,268,259
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Washington -- 3.17%
Kent General Obligation (AMBAC Insured) Unlimited
Tax, 5.40%, 12/1/06 1,300,000 1,360,021
King Co. General Obligation Series A, 7.00%,
12/1/07 550,000 617,034
Seattle General Obligation, 4.90%, 12/1/05 500,000 506,420
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2,483,475
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Wisconsin -- 5.35%
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development
Authority Revenue Series A, 6.15%, 9/1/17 1,500,000 1,525,305
Wisconsin Public Power System Revenue (AMBAC
Insured), Power Supply System Series A:
5.20%, 7/1/06 400,000 410,560
5.30%, 7/1/08 700,000 710,969
Wisconsin State Health & Educational Facilities
Authority Revenue, Lutheran Hospital Benevolent
Development Fund Series A, 5.60%, 2/15/09 450,000 462,920
Wisconsin State Transportation Revenue Series B,
5.75%, 7/1/12 1,000,000 1,077,410
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4,187,164
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TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS 78,204,517
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(Cost $75,702,670)
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENT -- 0.06%
Woodward Tax Exempt Money Market Fund 48,195 48,195
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(Cost $48,195)
TOTAL INVESTMENTS $78,252,712
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(Cost $75,750,865)
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THE WOODWARD FUNDS
WOODWARD MICHIGAN MUNICIPAL BOND FUND
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 1995
Description Face Amount Market Value
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<S> <C> <C>
MUNICIPAL BONDS -- 98.62%
Michigan -- 98.62%
Allegan Public School District General Obligation
(AMBAC Insured), Unlimited Tax, 5.75%, 5/1/12 $ 200,000 $ 208,860
Ann Arbor General Obligation Resource Recovery
Improvements, Series A, 6.375%, 9/1/10 525,000 560,726
Dearborn Economic Division Oakwood Obligation
Group Series, 5.60%, 11/15/08 1,690,000 1,759,882
Detroit Sewer Disposal Revenue (FGIC Insured):
6.00%, 7/1/00 1,225,000 1,312,575
Series A, Sewer Improvement, 5.30%, 7/1/06 455,000 470,443
East China Township School District School
Building & Site, Unlimited Tax, 6.00%, 5/1/03 400,000 431,500
Eastern Michigan University General Obligation
Revenue (AMBAC Insured), 5.125%, 6/1/11 500,000 495,250
Eastern Michigan University General Sinking Fund,
6.375%, 6/1/14 1,000,000 1,070,030
Fenton Area Public Schools, 7.00%, 5/1/04 250,000 275,880
Ferndale School District, 5.50%, 5/1/11 1,000,000 1,022,880
Grand Haven Electric Revenue, 5.25%, 7/1/13 1,315,000 1,317,919
Grand Traverse Co. Hospital Finance Authority
Revenue (AMBAC Insured), Munson Healthcare
Series A, 5.90%, 7/1/04 1,000,000 1,078,450
Hartland Consolidated School District General
Obligation (AMBAC Insured), Unlimited Tax,
6.00%, 5/1/11 650,000 695,895
Holland Electric Revenue:
5.00%, 7/1/09 625,000 620,756
Kent Co. Building Authority Limited Tax, 6.45%,
12/1/02 620,000 671,981
Lansing Building Authority (AMBAC Insured),
6.00%, 6/1/05 1,000,000 1,101,210
Livingston Co. General Obligation Bldg. Authority
Limited Tax, 5.80%, 7/1/08 1,330,000 1,408,975
Marysville Public School District, 5.60%, 5/1/09 620,000 644,626
Michigan General Obligation Environmental
Protection Program:
6.25%, 11/1/08 450,000 507,928
Michigan Municipal Bond Authority Revenue:
Equipment & Real Property Financing Program G,
5.70%, 5/1/05 365,000 381,732
Local Government Loan Program Series A, 5.70%,
8/1/07 1,145,000 1,200,361
Michigan State Building Authority Revenue
Series I:
6.40%, 10/1/04 400,000 439,816
(AMBAC Insured), 5.00%, 10/1/06 950,000 960,897
Michigan State Comprehensive Transportation
Revenue Series B, 5.75%, 5/15/11 2,140,000 2,187,915
Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority
Revenue:
Detroit Medical Center -- B (AMBAC Insured),
5.00%, 8/15/06 1,000,000 1,004,040
Henry Ford Hospital, 6.00%, 9/1/11 1,250,000 1,315,425
Henry Ford Hospital, 5.75%, 9/1/17 750,000 758,092
Mercy Mt. Clemens, 6.25%, 5/15/11 500,000 525,855
Sisters of Mercy (MBIA Insured):
Series P, 5.00%, 8/15/06 460,000 458,845
Series H, 7.50%, 8/15/07 250,000 270,133
Michigan State Housing Development Authority
Revenue:
Rental, Series A, 6.20%, 4/1/03 1,000,000 1,055,990
Single Family Mortgage Series B, 6.30%, 4/1/03 1,000,000 1,002,180
Series C, 6.375%, 12/1/11 750,000 783,255
Michigan State University Revenue Series A:
6.125%, 8/15/07 500,000 533,515
6.25%, 8/15/15 2,000,000 2,112,140
Newaygo Public Schools General Obligation
Unlimited Tax, 6.00%, 5/1/12 300,000 318,339
Norway Vulcan Area Schools, 5.75%, 5/1/13 250,000 257,998
Novi Community Schools, 6.125%, 5/1/13 750,000 807,645
Novi General Obligation Series A & B Recreational
Facilities & Public Improvements, 5.00%,
10/1/11 725,000 706,433
Oak Park School District (AMBAC Insured):
6.00%, 6/1/09 250,000 266,470
Oakland County General Obligation Segment I & II
Evergreen Farmington Sewer Disposal System,
6.80%, 11/1/03 750,000 814,965
Oakland Community College Refunding & Improvement
Limited Tax:
5.15%, 5/1/09 910,000 898,707
General Obligation, 5.20%, 5/1/10 700,000 689,527
Okemos Public School District, 6.30%, 5/1/06 655,000 725,393
Ottawa Co. General Obligation Water Supply
System, 6.00%, 8/1/08 1,950,000 2,100,735
Perry Public Schools General Obligation Unlimited
Tax, 6.00%, 5/1/12 250,000 263,870
Rockford Public Schools, 5.875%, 5/1/12 500,000 522,905
Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority Revenue,
William Beaumont Hospital -- G, 5.60%, 11/15/11 2,000,000 2,024,060
Saranac Community School District, 6.00%, 5/1/13 250,000 263,870
Traverse City Area Public School District,
Series I, 5.70%, 5/1/12 2,400,000 2,500,800
Troy City School District, School Improvements,
6.40%, 5/1/12 400,000 426,076
University of Michigan Revenue Hospital Series A:
5.75%, 12/1/12 850,000 859,409
5.50%, 12/1/21 450,000 445,077
University of Michigan Revenue Medical Service
Plan, 6.20%, 12/1/03 1,000,000 1,100,100
University of Michigan Revenue Student Fee
Series A, 5.25%, 4/1/15 1,000,000 997,510
Washtenaw Community College Unlimited Tax, 6.25%,
4/1/07 1,000,000 1,048,770
Wayne State University (AMBAC Insured):
5.50%, 11/15/07 1,000,000 1,044,180
5.65%, 11/15/15 800,000 813,904
Wayne Westland Community Schools (FGIC Insured),
Unlimited Tax, 5.75%, 5/1/11 350,000 360,951
Webberville Community School, 5.60%, 5/1/11 500,000 511,415
Western University Revenue (FGIC Insured), 6.25%,
11/15/12 250,000 270,172
Wyoming Public School, 5.875%, 5/1/13 350,000 367,010
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TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS 52,052,248
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(Cost $50,492,845)
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENT -- 1.38%
Woodward Michigan Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund 726,292 726,292
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(Cost $726,292)
TOTAL INVESTMENTS $52,778,540
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(Cost $51,219,137)
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THE WOODWARD FUNDS
BOND FUNDS
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 of which there were five Bond
Funds, as described below. Woodward Bond Fund Woodward Intermediate Bond Fund
Woodward Short Bond Fund Woodward Municipal Bond Fund Woodward Michigan
Municipal Fund
The Bond and Intermediate Bond Funds commenced operations on June 1,
1991. The Municipal Bond and Michigan Municipal Bond Funds commenced
operations February 1, 1993. The Short Bond Fund commenced operations on
September 17, 1994.
(2) Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by
the Bond Funds 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 Bond Funds value investment securities at market value which is
determined by a pricing service based upon quoted market prices or dealer
quotes. 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 or its third
party custodian 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 adjusted for
amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt instruments. Bond
premiums and discounts are amortized/accreted as required by the Internal
Revenue Code. Premiums and discounts on mortgage-backed securities are
amortized/accreted using the effective interest rate method. As prepayments on
the underlying mortgages increase or decrease the expected life, the yield is
adjusted to amortize/accrete the security to its new expected life.
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.
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Net realized gains differ for financial statement and tax purposes
primarily because of the recognition of wash sale transactions for all Funds
and write downs for book purposes on the Bond and Intermediate Bond funds (See
notes to Portfolio of Investments). Also, due to the timing of dividend
distributions, the fiscal year in which amounts are distributed may differ
from the year the income or realized gains were recorded by the Fund.
As of December 31, 1995, the Bond Funds had capital loss carryforwards
and related expiration dates as follows:
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<CAPTION>
Fund 2002 2003 Total
- ---- ---- ---- -----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Municipal Bond $ 96,878 $333,098 $429,976
Michigan Municipal Bond 29,400 -- 29,400
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Shareholder Dividends
Dividends from net investment income are declared and paid monthly by the
Bond Funds. 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 each series.
When Issued/To Be Announced (TBA) Securities.
The Bond Funds may purchase securities on a "when issued" basis. These
securities have been registered by a municipality or government agency, but
have not yet been issued to the public. These transactions involve a
commitment by the Funds to purchase particular securities, with payment and
delivery taking place at a future date, for which all specific information,
such as the face amount and maturity date of such investment security, is not
known at the time of the trade. These transactions are subject to market
fluctuations and the risk that the value at delivery may be more or less than
the purchase price at which the transactions were entered. The current value
of these securities is determined in the same manner as that of other
portfolio securities. Although the Bond Funds generally purchase these
securities with the intention of acquisition, such securities may be sold
before the settlement date.
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
Woodward or a change in expectations as to the level of actual expenses.
(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 Bond Funds'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 Funds' 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.
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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 Short
Bond, Municipal Bond, and Michigan Municipal Bond Funds for certain expenses
in the amount of $65,761, $88,071, and $119,481 respectively.
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.
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.
See Note 5 for a summary of fee rates and expenses pursuant to these
agreements.
(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>
<CAPTION>
MUNICIPAL MUNICIPAL
BOND FUND BOND FUND
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<S> <C> <C>
Gross Unrealized
Gains $ 2,346,519 $ 1,652,718
Gross Unrealized
Losses (155,328) (93,315)
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$ 2,501,847 $ 1,559,403
============ ============
Federal Income Tax
Cost $ 75,750,865 $ 51,219,137
Purchases $ 24,624,824 $ 16,596,409
Sales & Maturities, at value $ 13,656,636 $ 13,193,153
</TABLE>
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(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 each fund's average net assets.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MICHIGAN
MUNICIPAL MUNICIPAL
Effective Date BOND FUND BOND FUND
- -------------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
Expense Rates:
January 1 0.77% 0.77%
March 21 0.80% 0.80%
NBD Advisory Fee:
January 1 0.65% 0.65%
Amounts Paid:
Advisory Fee to NBD $444,288 $ 327,020
Distribution Fees to FoM
& Essex $ 13,331 $ 19,211
Other Fees & Out of Pocket
Expenses to NBD $ 33,445 $ 34,020
Expense reimbursement by NBD $(88,071) $(119,481)
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(6) Portfolio Composition
Although the Municipal Bond Fund has a diversified investment portfolio,
the Fund has investments greater than 10% of its total investments in the
state of Illinois. The Michigan Municipal Bond Fund does not have a
diversified portfolio since all of its investments are within the state of
Michigan. Such concentrations within particular states may subject the Funds
more significantly to economic changes occuring within those states.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Municipal Bond Fund
---------------------------------------------
Year ended Year ended Period ended
Dec. 31, 1995 Dec. 31, 1994 Dec. 31, 1993
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 9.59 $ 10.69 $ 10.00
Income from investment operations:
Net investment income 0.48 0.50 0.45
Net realized and unrealized gains
(losses) on investments 1.08 (1.11) 0.69
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Total from investment operations 1.56 (0.61) 1.14
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Less distributions:
From net investment income (0.47) (0.49) (0.44)
From realized gains -- -- (0.01)
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Total distributions (0.47) (0.49) (0.45)
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Net asset value, end of period $ 10.68 $ 9.59 $ 10.69
=========== =========== ===========
Total Return (b) 16.54% (5.72%) 12.69%(a)
Ratios/Supplemental Data
Net assets, end of period $76,963,564 $61,255,773 $54,703,974
Ratio of expenses to average net assets 0.79% 0.53% 0.19%(a)
Ratio of net investment income to
average net assets 4.63% 4.94% 5.27%(a)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
without fee waivers/ reimbursed expenses 0.93% 0.88% 1.12%(a)
Ratio of net investment income to average
net assets without fee waivers/
reimbursed expenses 4.49% 4.59% 4.34%(a)
Portfolio turnover rate 20.46% 19.11% 11.12%
<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.
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Michigan Municipal Bond Fund
---------------------------------------------
Year ended Year ended Period ended
Dec. 31, 1995 Dec. 31, 1994 Dec. 31, 1993
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 9.54 $ 10.60 $ 10.00
Income from investment operations:
Net investment income 0.48 0.50 0.44
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
on investments 1.06 (1.06) 0.59
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Total from investment operations 1.54 (0.56) 1.03
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Less distributions:
From net investment income (0.48) (0.50) (0.43)
From realized gains -- -- --
----------- ----------- -----------
Total distributions (0.48) (0.50) (0.43)
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Net asset value, end of period $ 10.60 $ 9.54 $ 10.60
=========== =========== ===========
Total Return (b) 16.49% (5.42%) 11.50%(a)
Ratios/Supplemental Data
Net assets, end of period $53,453,160 $45,263,059 $42,113,795
Ratio of expenses to average net assets 0.79% 0.53% 0.19%(a)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets 4.71% 5.01% 5.12%(a)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without fee
waivers/ reimbursed expenses 1.04% 1.05% 1.21%(a)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets
without fee waivers/reimbursed expenses 4.46% 4.49% 4.10%(a)
Portfolio turnover rate 26.97% 25.93% 41.70%
<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.
</TABLE>
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To the Trustees and Shareholders of
The Woodward Bond Funds:
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities,
including the portfolios of investments, of the Bond Funds of THE WOODWARD
FUNDS (comprising, as indicated in Note 1, the Bond, Intermediate Bond, Short
Bond, Municipal Bond and Michigan Municipal Bond Funds) as of December 31,
1995, and the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the
statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period
then ended, 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 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. 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 each of the respective funds constituting the Bond Funds of The
Woodward Funds as of December 31, 1995, the results of their operations for
the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the two years
in the period then ended 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.
