KEMPER MULTI MARKET INCOME TRUST
N-30D, 1995-08-01
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DEAR SHAREHOLDER:
 
We are pleased to provide you with an overview of Kemper Multi-Market Income
Trust and the fixed income market.
 
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
 
- The fund received an overall Morningstar* ranking of 4-stars as of May 26,
  1995. For the 3- and 5-year periods, the fund received 5- and 4-stars
  respectively.
 
- For the six-month period, Kemper Multi-Market Income Trust returned 9.88%,
  based on net asset value, and lagged the average return of 11.48% for the
  Lipper General Bond Fund Category.**
 
- Kemper Multi-Market Income Trust continued to deliver a high level of current
  income, as is reflected in its 8.60% distribution rate at net asset value and
  9.30% distribution rate at market price, both at the end of May.
 
- The fund's total return based on market price was 12.72%. The fund's closing
  price on May 31, 1995 was $10.00. Based on a net asset value of $10.81 on this
  same date, the fund was trading at a 7.5% discount.
 
MARKET REVIEW
 
Since we last wrote to you at the end of November of 1994, we are happy to
report that the bond market has greatly improved. To give you an idea of the
change that's occurred--the Salomon Brothers Broad Investment Grade Bond Index,+
which is a broad measure of bond activity, rose 11.56% over the six months ended
May 31, 1995, compared to a decline of 0.04% for the six months prior to
November-end. Bond yields which move inversely to bond prices have also fallen.
For example, the yield on the 10-year Treasury fell from 7.91% at the end of
November, to 6.29% at the end of May.
 
In late November, economic data began to suggest that the economy had slowed
from the very strong pace of earlier in 1994. As you may know, slower economic
growth is usually positive for bond prices because it implies that inflation,
which erodes the value of fixed payments, is less likely to rise. Throughout the
first quarter of 1995, economic data such as industrial production, retail
sales, employment and consumer confidence continued to be weak. Since these
suggested slower economic growth, yields declined and bond prices rallied.
 
FUND REVIEW
 
As we mentioned before, Kemper Multi-Market Income Trust provided good returns
for the six month period, advancing 9.88% on a net asset value basis. Given the
returns of the various sectors of the bond market, our allocation among these
sectors proved to be fair. The fund had the heaviest weightings in foreign
currency bonds and high yield corporate bonds and these were two of the best
performing asset classes during the period. On the other hand, the fund held
about a 14% position in emerging market bonds at specific points in time during
the period and this position had only neutral performance for the fund.
 
In March, we increased the fund's position in foreign currency bonds to 26% from
24% at the end of the prior period to take advantage of relatively attractive
foreign yields and a weakening U.S. dollar. This proved beneficial when the U.S.
dollar sank to post-war lows against the major currencies in March. As you may
know, when the dollar weakens, foreign currencies appreciate against the dollar
and this raises the value of assets denominated in foreign currencies. Some of
the foreign bonds that performed particularly well for the fund were the
government issues of Denmark, Finland and Ireland.
 
Our position in high yield corporate bonds was approximately 27% for most of the
period. These
 
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bonds were good performers because of favorable market fundamentals. As bond
yields fell for most of the period, the demand for the higher income offered by
high yield corporates grew. This and lower supply, because of a drop in the
new-issuance of corporate bonds, was favorable for corporate bond prices.
 
In the fund's government component, we concentrated on mortgage-backed
securities for most of the period. This proved to be a good strategy since
mortgages outperformed Treasuries of comparable maturities in the first quarter
of 1995. In May, we established a small position in intermediate Treasuries,
which tend to provide more price appreciation than mortgages when the market
rallies. Given the market's rally in April and May, Treasuries did in fact
outperform mortgages.
 
We began the period with approximately 14% of net assets in emerging market
bonds. With the devaluation of the Mexican peso and the ensuing fallout of the
markets of emerging market debt in December, we began to reduce our exposure by
investing proceeds into short-term Treasuries and cash. By the end of January
our overall emerging markets position was down to 5%.
 
Emerging market bonds continued to have a rough ride in the early months of
1995. At the end of May, however, we had reestablished the fund's emerging
market position to approximately 14% while these bonds had nearly recovered from
their lows following the peso's devaluation. In summary, although emerging
markets had some difficulty, we avoided additional losses by aggressively
lowering exposure to the sector in early 1995.
 
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION
 
As of May 31, 1995, the fund's composition compares to other periods as follows:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                        % OF        % OF        % OF
                     NET ASSETS  NET ASSETS  NET ASSETS
      SECURITY        5/31/95     2/28/95     11/30/94
-------------------- ----------  ----------  ----------
<S>                  <C>         <C>         <C>
High yield
  corporates              27          29          25
Emerging markets
  (U.S. dollar
  denominated)            14           3          14
Foreign currency
  bonds                   26          25          24
High grade
  corporates               5           4           3
Common stocks
  (primarily other
  closed-end funds)       10          10          10
Mortgage pass-
  throughs                11           8           7
Cash equivalents
  (including
  Treasury notes
  under three years)       7          21          17
                       -----       -----       -----
     TOTAL               100         100         100
</TABLE>
 
OUTLOOK
 
While a temporary correction in some of the economic data is possible, we think
that the persuasiveness of slower economic data is compelling and that it
supports the theory that the slowdown in growth is not merely a pause but a
trend reversal from last year's pace.
 
Slower economic growth, which keeps inflation tame, would be positive for all
bonds, including high yield bonds, since lower inflation helps preserve the
value
 
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of fixed-income payments. Our outlook, then, is favorable.
 
We continue to expect good performance from foreign bonds, particularly if the
dollar stays weak. In the high yield sector, slower economic growth will likely
limit the potential for price-appreciation. However, shareholders can continue
to benefit from the high level of income that high yield bonds offer relative to
other investments.
 
We expect to remain active in emerging markets and believe that they continue to
represent good investment opportunities relative to global fixed income markets.
We believe that the fundamental economic progress made in many emerging markets
countries has been substantial and underscores the ongoing value in this sector
as a whole.
 
Thank you for your continued support of Kemper Multi-Market Income Trust and we
look forward to serving you in the future.
 
Sincerely,

Portfolio Management Team
 Robert Cessine,
 Vice President and Portfolio Co-Manager
 Gordon Johns,
 Vice President and Portfolio Co-Manager
 Mike McNamara,
 Vice President and Portfolio Co-Manager
 Harry Resis,
 Vice President and Portfolio Co-Manager
 Paul Sloan,
 Vice President and Portfolio Co-Manager
 Jonathan Trutter,
 Vice President and Portfolio Co-Manager
 
June 12, 1995
 
 * Morningstar ratings range from five stars (highest) to one star (lowest) and
   represent its assessment of the historical risk level and total return
   relative to its class as a weighted average for 3- and 5-year periods.
   Ratings are not absolute or necessarily predictive of future performance.
 ** Lipper Analytical Services, Inc. rankings are based upon changes in net
   asset value with all dividends reinvested. Rankings are historical and do not
   reflect future performance.
 + Salomon Brothers Broad Investment Grade (BIG) Bond Index is a market
   capitalization - weighted index that covers an all-inclusive universe of
   institutionally traded U.S. Treasury, agency, mortgage, and corporate
   securities. This index includes all fixed-rate bonds with a maturity of one
   year or longer and issues with at least a $50 million amount outstanding
   ($200 million for mortgage coupons). Source is Salomon Brothers Inc.
 
Statistical Note: Current annualized distribution rate is the latest monthly
dividend shown as an annualized percentage of the net asset value (or market 
price) on the date shown. Distribution rate simply measures the level of 
dividends and is not a complete measure of performance. Total return measures 
aggregate change in net asset value (or market value) assuming reinvestment of 
dividends. Returns are historical and do not represent future performance. 
Market price, net asset value and returns fluctuate. Additional information 
concerning performance is contained in the Financial Highlights appearing at 
the end of this report.
 
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ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING
 
We are pleased to report that all six trustees have been re-elected to the Board
of Trustees of Kemper Multi-Market Income Trust at the annual meeting held on
May 16, 1995. The Trustees are: Arthur R. Gottschalk, Frederick T. Kelsey, David
B. Mathis, Stephen B. Timbers, John B. Tingleff and John G. Weithers.
 
Along with the re-election of the Trustees, shareholders were asked to ratify
the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditors for the fund. The
results of the shareholders' vote at the May 16, 1995 meeting were as follows:
 
- Election of Trustees
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                          For         Withheld
<S>                    <C>            <C>
Arthur R.
  Gottschalk           16,813,598     337,995

Frederick T. Kelsey    16,828,960     322,633

David B. Mathis        16,819,369     332,224

Stephen B. Timbers     16,809,603     341,990

John B. Tingleff       16,842,970     308,623

John G. Weithers       16,837,245     314,347
</TABLE>
 
- Ratification of the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditors for
  the fund
 
               For:          16,767,937
 
               Against:         101,019
 
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS May 31, 1995
(In thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                    Principal           
                                     Amount             Value
                               -------------------   ------------
                               (in Local Currency)   (in Dollars)
<S>                             <C>                   <C>
   U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS
-----------------------------------------------------------------
   Government National Mortgage
   Association Certificates
     7.00%, 2022-2025                $  10,976          $ 10,786
     7.50%, 2024                         2,910             2,930
     6.50%, 2025                        10,000             9,584
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   U.S. Treasury Notes
     10.50%, 1995                        4,000             4,037
     9.375%, 1996                        1,000             1,029
     7.25%, 2004                        11,000            11,688
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   U.S. Treasury Bonds
   11.50%, 1995                         15,000            15,417
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   TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT
   OBLIGATIONS-25.7%
   (Cost: $54,971)                                        55,471
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   FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS
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   Commonwealth of New Zealand
     8.00%, 1998           NZD           3,300             2,201
     6.50%, 2000                         1,900             1,205
     10.00%, 2002                        2,700             2,034
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   Federal Republic of Brazil
     8.00%, 2014           USD           9,311             4,642
     4.250%, 2024                        9,000             4,061
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   French Treasury
     8.50%, 2000           FRF          27,000             5,757
     9.50%, 2001                         8,500             1,895
     8.50%, 2008                        14,000             3,022
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   Government of Canada
     8.25%, 1997           CAD           2,500             1,855
     6.50%, 2004                         7,200             4,776
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   Government of the
     Netherlands
     7.75%, 2000           NZL           3,750             2,541
     8.25%, 2002                         1,300               907
     8.25%, 2007                         2,000             1,396
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   Italian Treasury
     8.50%, 1999            ITL          1,950             1,079
     12.00%, 2001                          850               523
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   Kingdom of Denmark
     6.00%, 1999           DKK          29,000             4,989
     9.00%, 2000                        24,000             4,599
     8.00%, 2003                         8,000             1,446
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   Kingdom of Spain
     8.30%, 1998           ESP         125,000               928
     10.30%, 2002                       20,000               153
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(d)Republic of Argentina
     6.187%, 2001 (Pre 2)   USD          9,550             7,840
     7.312%, 2005                        7,850             5,191
     6.187%, 2007 (Pro 2)                1,730             1,071
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<CAPTION>
                                                      
                                                   
                                  Principal
                                   Amount             Value 
                             -------------------   ------------
                             (in Local Currency)   (in Dollars) 
<S>                          <C>                   <C>
   Republic of Finland
    11.00%, 1997          FIM       $   7,000          $  1,743
    11.00%, 1999                       10,000             2,566
    9.50%, 2004                         6,000             1,467
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   Republic of Ireland
    6.25%, 1999            IEP          1,750             2,664
    6.25%, 2004                         1,910             2,691
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   Republic of Portugal
    12.50%, 1998          PTE         145,000               997
    11.875%, 2000                     160,000             1,089
    10.625%, 2003                     100,000               642
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   United Mexican States,
   6.25%, 2019, with value
   recovery rights expiring
   2003              USD               13,720             7,649
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   TOTAL FOREIGN GOVERNMENT
   OBLIGATIONS-39.7%
   (Cost: $81,666)                                       85,619
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   CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS
   BROADCASTING, CABLESYSTEMS
   AND PUBLISHING-5.5%
--------------------------------------------------------------- 
   ACT III Broadcasting, Inc.,
   9.625%, 2003                            90                88
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   Adelphia Communication
   Corp.,
   12.50%, 2002                           330               327
--------------------------------------------------------------- 
   Affinity Group, Inc.,
   11.50%, 2003                           315               315
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(b)Australis Media, units,
   14.00%, 2003                           530               270
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(b)Bell Cablemedia PLC,
   11.95%, 2004                           720               472
--------------------------------------------------------------- 
   Big Flower Press, Inc.,
   10.75%, 2003                           500               496
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   CF Cable TV Inc.,
   11.625%, 2005                          220               233
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   Cablevision Industries Corporation,
   10.75%, 2002                           575               621
--------------------------------------------------------------- 
   Cablevision Systems Company
    9.875%, 2013                          270               278
    9.875%, 2023                           30                31
--------------------------------------------------------------- 
   Century Communications Corp.
    9.50%, 2000                            90                91
    11.875%, 2003                         250               266
    9.50%, 2005                           710               699
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   Comcast Corporation
    9.375%, 2005                          300               298
    9.50%, 2008                           285               282
--------------------------------------------------------------- 
   Continental Cablevision,
   Inc., 9.50%, 2013                      980               990
--------------------------------------------------------------- 
(b)International Cabletel,
   12.75%, 2005                         1,060               602
--------------------------------------------------------------- 
</TABLE>
 
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(Dollars in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                     Principal
                                      Amount             Value
                                -------------------   ------------
<S>                             <C>                   <C>
   Katz Corporation,
   12.75%, 2002                      $     275          $    298
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(b)Neodata Services, Inc.,
   12.00%, 2003                            300               249
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   News America Holdings Inc.,
   9.25%, 2013                           1,000             1,109
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   Rogers Cablesystems Limited
     9.625%, 2002                          230               231
     10.00%, 2005                          230               233
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   Sinclair Broadcast Group,
     Inc.,
   10.00%, 2003                            300               300
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   Summitt Communications Group, Inc.,
   10.50%, 2005                            350               384
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   Time Warner Entertainment
   Company, L.P., 8.375%, 2033           1,000               964
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   Univision TV, 11.75%, 2001              210               227
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   Viacom International Inc.,
   8.00%, 2006                             820               799
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   Videotron Groupe,
   10.625%, 2005                           140               147
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(b)Videotron Holdings PLC,
   11.125%, 2004                           450               288
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   Webcraft Technologies, Inc.,
   9.375%, 2002                            170               152
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                                                          11,740
   BUSINESS SERVICES-1.1%
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   Comdata Network, Inc.
     12.50%, 1999                          650               710
     13.25%, 2002                           20                23
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   Computervision Corporation
     10.875%, 1997                         410               414
     11.375%, 1999                         270               261
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   Corporate Express Inc.,
   9.125%, 2004                            220               213
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   Merisel Inc.,
   12.50%, 2004                            400               352
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   Outdoor Systems,
   10.75%, 2003                            350               336
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                                                           2,309
   CHEMICALS & ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS-1.4%
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   Agriculture, Mining and Chemicals, Inc.,
   10.75%, 2003                            220               229
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   Allied Waste Industries,
   12.00%, 2004                            190               198
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   Arcadian Partners, L.P.,
   10.75%, 2005                            425               435
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   G-I Holdings Inc.,
   zero coupon, 1998                       490               338
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   Mid-American Waste,
   12.25%, 2003                            300               309
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   Pioneer Americas Acquisition
   Corporation, 13.375%, 2005              380               398
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<CAPTION>
                                     Principal
                                      Amount             Value
                                -------------------   ------------
<S>                             <C>                   <C>
   Rexene Corporation,
   11.75%, 2004                      $     470          $    511
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   UCC Investors Holdings, Inc.
     10.50%, 2002                          510               532
     11.00%, 2003                          160               167
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                                                           3,117
   COMMUNICATIONS-2.4%
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(b)Call-Net Enterprises,
   13.25%, 2004                            290               173
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(b)Celcaribe S.A.,
   13.50%, 2004                            250               210
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(b)Cellular, Inc.,
   11.75%, 2003                            150               111
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(b)Echostar Communications,
   units,
   12.875%, 2004                         1,375               653
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   Intermedia Communications
   Florida, units, 13.50%, 2005            300               301
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   Paging Network, Inc.
     11.75%, 2002                          700               754
     8.875%, 2006                          265               244
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(b)PanAmSat, L.P.,
   11.375%, 2003                           700               497
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   Rogers Cantel,
   11.125%, 2002                           885               920
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   Tele-Communications Inc.
     9.80%, 2012                           550               596
     8.75%, 2023                           400               383
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   USA Mobile Communications
   Inc., II, 14.00%, 2004                  270               298
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   CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS-1.7%                             5,140 
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   American Standard, Inc.
     10.875%, 1999                         230               247
     11.375%, 2004                          60                67
(b)  10.50%, 2005                          540               405
     9.25%, 2016                           730               734
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(b)Building Materials
   Corporation of America,
   11.75%, 2004                            890               543
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   Nortek, 9.875%, 2004                    490               465
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   Triangle Pacific Corp.,
   10.50%, 2003                            635               648
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   Waxman Industries Inc.
     12.25%, 1998                          190               182
     13.75%, 1999                          214               181
(b)  12.75%, 2004                          412               185
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                                                           3,657
   CONSUMER PRODUCTS
   AND SERVICES-2.8%
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   Bally's Park Place Funding,
     Inc.,
   9.25%, 2004                             725               665
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   Beatrice Foods,
   12.00%, 2001                            650               598
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</TABLE>
 
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(Dollars in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                  Principal
                                   Amount             Value
                             -------------------   ------------
<S>                          <C>                   <C>
   Black & Decker,
   7.50%, 2003                       $   1,000          $  1,013
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   Cinemark USA Inc.,
   12.00%, 2002                             84                91
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(b)Dr. Pepper Bottling
   Holdings, Inc.,
   11.625%, 2003                           370               281
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   Empress River Casino,
   10.75%, 2002                            330               333
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   Host Mar Travel Plaza,
   9.50%, 2005                             300               291
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   P&C Food Markets, Inc.,
   11.50%, 2001                            240               254
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   Players International,
   10.875%, 2005                           110               111
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   RJR Nabisco,
   8.75%, 2005                           1,000             1,020
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   Santa Fe Hotel, Inc.,
   11.00%, 2000, with warrants
   expiring 1996                           270               246
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   Trump Taj Mahal, PIK,
   11.35%, 1999                          1,530             1,157
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                                                           6,060
 
   DRUGS AND HEALTH CARE-1.0%
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   Abbey Healthcare Group
   Incorporated,
   9.50%, 2002                             250               256
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   Amerisource Distribution
   Corp., PIK, 11.25%, 2005                195               218
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   Charter Medical Corporation,
   11.25%, 2004                            290               307
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   Dade International Inc.,
   13.00%, 2005                            270               286
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   National Medical Enterprises
     9.625%, 2002                          140               148
     10.125%, 2005                         380               401
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   Ornda Healthcorporation
     12.25%, 2002                          285               314
     11.375%, 2004                         250               273
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                                                           2,203
   ENERGY AND RELATED SERVICES-1.9%
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   Chesapeake Energy Corp.,
   10.50%, 2002                            120               121
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   Coastal Corporation,
   11.75%, 2006                          1,500             1,612
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   Commonwealth Edison Co.,
   8.125%, 2007                            500               507
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   Dual Drilling Company,
   9.875%, 2004                            120               105
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   Empire Gas Corporation,
   7.875%, 2004, with warrants
   expiring 2004                           200               162
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<CAPTION>
                                  Principal
                                   Amount             Value
                             -------------------   ------------
<S>                          <C>                   <C>
   Gerrity Oil & Gas,
   11.75%, 2004                      $     270          $    254
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   Global Marine,
   12.75%, 1999                             80                88
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   Gulf Canada Resources
   Limited,
   9.25%, 2004                             250               248
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   HS Resources,
   9.875%, 2003                            170               167
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   Trans-Texas Gas Corporation,
   10.50%, 2000                            570               614
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   WRT Energy Corporation,
     unit,
   13.875%, 2002                           170               174
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                                                           4,052
 
   FINANCIAL SERVICES, HOMEBUILDING
   AND REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT-.9%
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   Continental Homes Holding,
   12.00%, 1999                            255               254
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   The Forecast Group L.P.,
   11.375%, 2000                            70                43
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(a)Great America Holdings,
   11.00%, 1998                            300               302
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   Hovnanian Kent
     11.25%, 2002                          216               198
     9.75%, 2005                           300               245
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   J.M. Peters Company, Inc.,
   12.75%, 2002, with warrants
   expiring 2002                           150               129
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   NVR, Inc.,
   11.00%, 2003                            380               361
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   Oriole Homes Corp.,
   12.50%, 2003                             35                30
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   The Presley Companies,
   12.50%, 2001                            400               336
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                                                           1,898
 
   MANUFACTURING AND METALS-6.7%
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   Aftermarket Technology,
   12.00%, 2004                            320               339
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   Amstar Corporation,
   11.375%, 1997                           718               722
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   Atlantis Group, Inc.,
   11.00%, 2003                            310               313
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   BE Aerospace,
   9.75%, 2003                             190               188
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   Bluebird Body Company,
   11.75%, 2002                            390               400
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   Day International Group,
   11.125%, 2005                           100               102
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   Earle M. Jorgensen Company,
   10.75%, 2000                            300               297
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</TABLE>
 
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<PAGE>   8
 
(Dollars in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                          Principal
                                           Amount             Value
                                     -------------------   ------------
<S>                                  <C>                   <C>
      Essex Group, Incorporated,
        10.00%, 2003                      $     245          $    239
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      Exide Corporation
        10.75%, 2002                            140               148
        10.00%, 2005                            300               308
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      Fairchild Corporation
        12.00%, 2001                            725               624
        13.00%, 2007                            228               192
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      Fairchild Industries,
      12.25%, 1999                              375               379
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      Fairfield Manufacturing
      Company,
      11.375%, 2001                             250               237
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      Foamex L.P.
        9.50%, 2000                             860               861
        11.25%, 2002                            130               133
        11.875%, 2004                            10                10
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   (b)Foamex - JPS Automotive
        L.P.,
      14.00%, 2004, with warrants
      expiring 1999                             330               183
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      Great Dane Holdings,
      12.75%, 2001                              600               606
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      GS Technologies,
      12.00%, 2004                              420               426
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      Gulf States Steel, units,
      13.50%, 2003                              300               304
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      Jordan Industries,
      10.375%, 2003                             400               382
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      JPS Automotive Products
      Corporation, 11.125, 2001                 300               300
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      K & F Industries, Inc.
       13.75%, 2001                             900               927
       11.875%, 2003                            500               507
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(a)(d)Lehman (K&F)
      Promissory Note,
      6.062%, 1997                               87                81
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      New-Flo Corporation,
      13.25%, 2002                              300               299
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      Owens-Illinois, Inc.
       11.00%, 2003                           1,138             1,260
       9.95%, 2004                              100               103
       9.75%, 2004                               45                46
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      Pace Industries, Inc.,
      10.625%, 2002                             165               158
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      Penda Industries Inc.,
      10.75%, 2004                              185               167
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      Polymer Group, Inc.,
      12.25%, 2002                              220               222
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      SPX Corporation,
      11.75%, 2002                              175               186
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      Sequa Corporation                        
        9.625%, 1999                            100               101
        8.75%, 2001                             220               212
        9.375%, 2003                             80                77
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      Thermadyne Industries, Inc.,
        PIK
        10.25%, 2002                            155               153
        10.75%, 2003                            680               666
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<CAPTION>
                                        Principal
                                         Amount             Value
                                   -------------------   ------------
<S>                                <C>                   <C>
   Unisys Corporation
     13.50%, 1997                    $     160          $    177
     8.875%, 1997                          150               150
     10.625%, 1999                         250               265
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   Westinghouse Electric Corp.,
   8.875%, 2001                          1,000             1,069
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                                                          14,519
   PAPER AND FOREST PRODUCTS-1.8%
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   Berry Plastics Corporation,
   12.25%, 2004, with warrants
   expiring 2004                           150               155
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   Container Corporation of
     America,
   11.25%, 2004                            280               300
----------------------------------------------------------------
   Gaylord Container
     Corporation
     11.50%, 2001                          210               225
(b)  12.75%, 2005                          490               478
----------------------------------------------------------------
   Maxxam Group Inc.
(b)  12.25%, 2003                           50                31
     11.25%, 2003                          235               223
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   Repap New Brunswick,
   10.625%, 2005                           400               406
----------------------------------------------------------------
   Stone-Consolidated
     Corporation,
   10.25%, 2000                            380               393
----------------------------------------------------------------
   Stone Container Corporation,
   10.75%, 2002                          1,040             1,100
----------------------------------------------------------------
   Sweetheart Cup Company Inc.,
   10.50%, 2003                            235               230
----------------------------------------------------------------
   SD Warren Company,
   12.00%, 2004                            270               294
----------------------------------------------------------------
                                                           3,835
   RETAILING-3.4%
----------------------------------------------------------------
   Color Tile, Inc.,
   10.75%, 2001                            480               307
----------------------------------------------------------------
   Dominick's Finer Foods,
   10.875%, 2005                           260               264
----------------------------------------------------------------
   Federated Department Stores,
   convertible, 9.72%, 2004                150               151
----------------------------------------------------------------
   Finlay Fine Jewelry
     Corporation,
   10.625%, 2003                           225               218
----------------------------------------------------------------
   Flagstar Company
     10.75%, 2001                          200               186
     10.875%, 2002                         200               186
----------------------------------------------------------------
   Food 4 Less Supermarket
     10.45%, 2000                          320               321
     13.75%, 2001                          460               508
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(c)Grand Union Company,
   12.25%, 2002                            985               325
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(b)International Semi-Tech
   Microelectronics, Inc.,
   11.50%, 2003                            470               235
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   Orchard Supply Hardware
   Corporation, 9.375%, 2002               295               257
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   Pamida Holdings,
   11.75%, 2003                            575               546
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</TABLE>
 
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<PAGE>   9
 
(Dollars in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                       Principal
                                        Amount             Value
                                  -------------------   ------------
<S>                               <C>                   <C>
   Pathmark Stores, Inc.
     11.625%, 2002                   $     560          $    587
     9.625%, 2003                          175               170
----------------------------------------------------------------
   Penn Traffic Company
     8.625%, 2003                          340               319
     9.625%, 2005                          185               175
----------------------------------------------------------------
   Ralph's Grocery Company
     9.00%, 2003                           485               496
     10.45%, 2004                          230               231
----------------------------------------------------------------
   Service Merchandise Company, Inc.,
   9.00%, 2004                             120                96
----------------------------------------------------------------
   Southland Corporation,
   5.00%, 2003                           1,295               987
----------------------------------------------------------------
   Specialty Retailers, Inc.,
   11.00%, 2003                            200               188
----------------------------------------------------------------
   Thrifty Payless, Inc.
     11.75%, 2003                          270               289
     12.25%, 2004                          200               208
----------------------------------------------------------------
                                                           7,250
   TRANSPORTATION-1.4%
----------------------------------------------------------------
   Burlington Motor Holdings,
     Inc.,
   11.50%, 2003                            380               333
----------------------------------------------------------------
   Delta Airlines,
   9.75%, 2021                           1,000             1,078
----------------------------------------------------------------
   OMI Corp.,
   10.25%, 2003                            565               476
----------------------------------------------------------------
(b)Transtar Holdings, L.P.,
   13.375%, 2003                           200               120
----------------------------------------------------------------
   United Airlines
     11.21%, 2014                          250               293
     9.56%, 2018                           750               770
----------------------------------------------------------------
                                                           3,070
   TOTAL CORPORATE
   OBLIGATIONS-32.0%
   (Cost: $69,294)                                        68,850
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   COMMON AND PREFERRED STOCKS
----------------------------------------------------------------
   BCP/Essex Holdings                    5,000shs.           133
----------------------------------------------------------------
   BPC Holding (Berry)                     150                 2
----------------------------------------------------------------
   Echostar Communication                8,250                91
----------------------------------------------------------------
   First Boston Strategic
   Income Fund                         100,000               863
----------------------------------------------------------------
 
<CAPTION>
                                       Number of
                                       Shares or
                                       Contracts           Value
                                  -------------------   ------------
<S>                               <C>                   <C>
      Fort Dearborn Income
      Securities Inc.                      17,400          $    248
-------------------------------------------------------------------
      Franklin Principle Maturity
        Trust                             200,000             1,425
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      Global Government Plus Fund         298,600             1,866
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      Global Yield Fund Inc.              375,000             2,531
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      INA Investment Securities            21,900               353
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      Kleinworth Benson Australia
      Income Fund                          63,883               543
-------------------------------------------------------------------
      MFS Charter Income Trust            544,900             4,972
-------------------------------------------------------------------
      MFS Government Market Income
        Trust                             151,000             1,000
-------------------------------------------------------------------
      MFS Intermediate Income              50,000               338
-------------------------------------------------------------------
      MFS Multi-Market Income
        Trust                             104,100               703
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      Panamsat Corporation, PIK               170               178
-------------------------------------------------------------------
(a)(c)Peebles, Inc.                            90                 2
-------------------------------------------------------------------
      Putnam Master Income Trust           14,900               117
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      Putnam Master International
      Income Trust                        200,000             1,475
-------------------------------------------------------------------
      Putnam Premier Income Trust         313,500             2,312
-------------------------------------------------------------------
      Strategic Global Income              50,000               550
-------------------------------------------------------------------
      Templeton Global Income Fund        200,000             1,375
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      Thrifty Payless Holding
        Corp.                               5,320                20
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      UGI Inc.                              5,950                 7
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      Walter Industries                     9,052               123
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   (a)Waxman Industries,
        warrants                           12,154                 2
-------------------------------------------------------------------
      TOTAL COMMON AND PREFERRED
      STOCKS-9.9%
      (Cost: $22,453)                                        21,229
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      LONG PUT OPTIONS
      (Cost: $28)
-------------------------------------------------------------------
      Republic of Argentina
        Spread,
      June 1995; 525 Strike                 1,000cts.            61
-------------------------------------------------------------------
      TOTAL INVESTMENTS-107.3%
      (Cost: $228,412)                                      231,230
-------------------------------------------------------------------
      LIABILITIES, LESS CASH AND OTHERS ASSETS-(7.3)%
                                                            (15,780)
-------------------------------------------------------------------
 
      NET ASSETS-100%                                      $215,450
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</TABLE>
 
See accompanying Notes to Portfolio of Investments.
 
                                        9
<PAGE>   10
 
NOTES TO PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
 
(a)The following securities may require registration under the Securities Act 
   of 1933 or an exemption therefrom in order to effect sale in the ordinary
   course of business; they were valued at cost on the dates of acquisition.
   These securities are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the
   Board of Trustees of the Fund. There were no market quotations available for
   unrestricted securities of the same class on the dates of acquisition. At May
   31, 1995, the value of the Fund's restricted securities was $387,000 which
   represented .18% of net assets.
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                 Principal
                                                                                                 Amount or
                                                                              Date of            Number of          Unit
Security Description                                                        Acquisition           Shares            Cost
<S>                                                                        <C>                   <C>               <C>
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Great America Holdings, 11.00%, 1998                                       November 1991         $300,000          $ 82.00
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lehman (K&F) Promissory Note, 6.062%, 1997                                   July 1994             87,500            90.75
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Peebles Inc., common stock                                                  August 1994                90 shs.      739.67
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Waxman Industries, warrants                                                  June 1994             12,154             2.00
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
 
(b)Deferred interest obligation; currently zero coupon under the terms of the
   initial offering.
 
(c)Non-income producing security. In the case of a bond, generally denotes that
   issuer has defaulted on the payment of interest or has filed for bankruptcy.
 
(d)Variable rate securities. The rates shown are effective rates on May 31, 
   1995. The dates shown represent the final maturity of the obligations.
 
"PIK" denotes that interest or dividends are paid in kind.
 
   Based on the cost of investments of $228,412,000 for federal income tax
   purposes at May 31, 1995, the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation was
   $7,160,000 the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation was $4,342,000 and the
   net unrealized appreciation of investments was $2,818,000.
 
   See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
                                       10
<PAGE>   11
 
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
May 31, 1995
(in thousands)
 
<TABLE>
<S>                                              <C>
ASSETS
----------------------------------------------------------
Investments, at value
(Cost: $228,412)                                 $ 231,230
----------------------------------------------------------
Cash                                                   214
----------------------------------------------------------
Receivable for:
  Investments sold                                   3,709
----------------------------------------------------------
  Interest and dividends                             4,449
----------------------------------------------------------
    Total assets                                   239,602
----------------------------------------------------------
 
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
----------------------------------------------------------
Payable for:
  Investments purchased                             23,918
----------------------------------------------------------
  Management fee                                       151
----------------------------------------------------------
  Custodian and transfer agent
  fees and related expenses                             67
----------------------------------------------------------
  Other                                                 16
----------------------------------------------------------
    Total liabilities                               24,152
----------------------------------------------------------
Net assets applicable to 19,933
shares outstanding, $.01 par value,
equivalent to $10.81 per share                   $ 215,450
----------------------------------------------------------
 
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS
----------------------------------------------------------
Net amount received from issuance of
shares on account of capital                     $ 217,558
----------------------------------------------------------
Accumulated net realized loss on
sales of investments and foreign currency
  transactions                                      (9,740)
----------------------------------------------------------
Unrealized appreciation of investments and
foreign currency transactions                        2,818
----------------------------------------------------------
Undistributed net investment income                  4,814
----------------------------------------------------------
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding      $ 215,450
----------------------------------------------------------
Net asset value per share ($215,450 /
19,933 shares outstanding)                          $10.81
----------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Six months ended May 31, 1995
(in thousands)
 
<TABLE>
<S>                                               <C>
INVESTMENT INCOME
---------------------------------------------------------
  Interest                                        $10,611
---------------------------------------------------------
  Dividends                                           831
---------------------------------------------------------
    Total investment income                        11,442
---------------------------------------------------------
 
EXPENSES
---------------------------------------------------------
  Management fee                                      872
---------------------------------------------------------
  Custodian and transfer agent
  fees and related expenses                            99
---------------------------------------------------------
  Professional fees                                    16
---------------------------------------------------------
  Reports to shareholders                               8
---------------------------------------------------------
  Trustees' fees and other                             35
---------------------------------------------------------
    Total expenses                                  1,030
---------------------------------------------------------
Net investment income                              10,412
---------------------------------------------------------
 
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS
---------------------------------------------------------
  Net realized loss on sales of investments
  (including options purchased) and foreign
  currency transactions                            (4,585)
---------------------------------------------------------
  Net realized loss on options written                (22)
---------------------------------------------------------
  Net realized gain from futures transactions         922
---------------------------------------------------------
    Net realized loss on investments               (3,685)
---------------------------------------------------------
  Net change in balance of unrealized
  depreciation of investments and foreign
  currency transactions                            12,968
---------------------------------------------------------
Net gain on investments                             9,283
---------------------------------------------------------
Net increase in net assets resulting
from operations                                    19,695
---------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
 
                                       11
<PAGE>   12
 
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
(in thousands)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                Six months
                                  ended         Year ended
                                 May 30,       November 30,
                                   1995            1994
                                ----------     ------------
<S>                             <C>            <C>
OPERATIONS
---------------------------------------------------------
  Net investment income           $10,412          18,914
---------------------------------------------------------
  Net realized loss on
  investments                      (3,685)         (4,724)
---------------------------------------------------------
  Net change in unrealized
  appreciation/depreciation of
  investments                      12,968         (14,437)
---------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net
assets resulting from
  operations                       19,695            (247)
---------------------------------------------------------
 
DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS
---------------------------------------------------------
  Distribution from net
  investment income               (10,465)        (15,199)
---------------------------------------------------------
  Distribution from net
  realized gain on investment
  transactions                         --          (3,389)
---------------------------------------------------------
Total dividends to
  shareholders                    (10,465)        (18,588)
---------------------------------------------------------
Total increase (decrease) in
  net assets                        9,230         (18,835)
---------------------------------------------------------
 
NET ASSETS
---------------------------------------------------------
Beginning of period               206,220         225,055
---------------------------------------------------------
End of period (including
undistributed net investment
income of $4,814 in 1995 and
$4,867 in 1994)                  $215,450         206,220
---------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
DESCRIPTION OF FUND
 
The Fund is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as a
diversified, closed-end management investment company.
 
INVESTMENT VALUATION
 
Investments are stated at value. Fixed income securities are valued by using
market quotations, or independent pricing services that use prices provided by
market makers or estimates of market values obtained from yield data relating to
instruments or securities with similar characteristics. Portfolio securities
that are traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last sale
price on the exchange where primarily traded or, if there is no recent sale, at
the last current bid quotation. Portfolio securities that are primarily traded
on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the preceding closing
values of such securities on their respective exchanges where primarily traded.
Securities not so traded are valued at the last current bid quotation if market
quotations are available. Exchange traded options are valued at the last sale
price unless there is no sale price, in which event prices provided by market
makers are used. Over-the-counter traded options are valued based upon prices
provided by market makers. Financial futures and options thereon are valued at
the settlement price established each day by the board of trade or exchange on
which they are traded. Forward foreign currency contracts are valued at the
forward rates prevailing on the day of valuation. Other securities and assets
are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Board of Trustees.
 
CURRENCY TRANSLATION
 
The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. All assets and
liabilities initially expressed in foreign currency values are converted into
U.S. dollar values at the mean between the bid and offered quotations of such
currencies against U.S.
 
                                       12
<PAGE>   13
 
dollars as last quoted by a recognized dealer. If such quotations are not
readily available, the rate of exchange is determined in good faith by the Board
of Trustees. Income and expenses and purchases and sales of investments are
translated into U.S. dollars at the rate of exchange prevailing on the
respective dates of such transactions. The Fund includes that portion of the
results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates with net
realized and unrealized gain on investments, as appropriate.
 
INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME
 
Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to
buy or sell is executed). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date,
and interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Interest income includes
premium and discount amortization on money market instruments; it also includes
original issue and market discount amortization on long-term fixed income
securities. Realized gains and losses from investment transactions are reported
on an identified cost basis. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on
financial futures, options and forward foreign currency contracts are included
in net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, as appropriate.
 
The Fund may purchase securities with delivery or payment to occur at a later
date. At the time the Fund enters into a commitment to purchase a security, the
transaction is recorded and the value of the security is reflected in the net
asset value. The value of the security may vary with market fluctuations. No
interest accrues to the Fund until payment takes place. At the time the Fund
enters into this type of transaction it is required to designate cash or other
liquid assets equal to the value of the securities purchased. At May 31, 1995
the Fund had $20,000,000 in purchase commitments outstanding (9.3% of net
assets) with a corresponding amount of assets designated.
 
FEDERAL INCOME TAXES AND DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS
 
The Fund has complied with the special provisions of the Internal Revenue Code
available to investment companies for the six months ended May 31, 1995. The
accumulated net realized loss on sales of investments for federal income tax
purposes at May 31, 1995, amounting to approximately $10,490,000, is available
to offset future taxable gains. If not applied, the loss carryover expires
during the period 2002 through 2003.
 
The Fund declares and pays dividends on a monthly basis. Net realized capital
gains, if any, reduced by capital loss carryovers, will be distributed at least
annually. Dividends payable to its shareholders are recorded by the Fund on the
ex-dividend date.
 
Distributions are determined in accordance with income tax principles which may
treat certain transactions differently from generally accepted accounting
principles.
 
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
 
The Fund invests a substantial portion of its assets in high yield bonds. These
bonds ordinarily are in the lower rating categories of recognized rating
agencies or are non-rated, and thus involve more risk than higher rated bonds.
 
Kemper Financial Services, Inc. (KFS), the Fund's investment manager, may serve
as a member of various bondholder's committees. These committees represent the
interests of bondholders in restructuring negotiations and court proceedings. As
a result of participation on such committees, KFS may receive material,
non-public information with respect to bonds the Fund owns. Accordingly, the
Fund may be temporarily precluded from effecting transactions in such bonds due
to various restraints imposed by federal and state securities laws involving the
possession of material, non-public information.
 
                                       13
<PAGE>   14
 
2. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
 
The Fund has a management agreement with KFS. For management services and
facilities furnished, the Fund pays a fee at an annual rate of .85% of average
weekly net assets. The Fund incurred a management fee of $872,000 for the six
months ended May 31, 1995.
 
The Fund has a custodian agreement and a transfer agent agreement with Investors
Fiduciary Trust Company (IFTC), which was 50% owned by KFS until January 31,
1995 when KFS completed the sale of IFTC to a third party. For the six months
ended May 31, 1995, the Fund incurred custodian and transfer agent fees of
$52,000 (excluding related expenses). Pursuant to a services agreement with
IFTC, Kemper Service Company (KSvC), an affiliate of KFS, is the shareholder
service agent of the Fund. For the six months ended May 31, 1995, IFTC remitted
shareholder service fees of $20,000 to KSvC.
 
Certain officers or trustees of the Fund are also officers or directors of KFS.
During the six months
 
ended May 31, 1995, the Fund made no direct payments to its officers and
incurred trustees' fees of $8,000 to independent trustees.
 
3. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
 
For the six months ended May 31, 1995, investment transactions (excluding money
market instruments) are as follows (in thousands):
 
Purchases                                     $286,400
------------------------------------------------------
Proceeds from sales                            270,192
------------------------------------------------------
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                 Contracts    Premiums
                                 ---------    --------
<S>                              <C>          <C>
Options written:
Options outstanding at
  beginning
  of year                            --           --
------------------------------------------------------
Option contracts written            120         $ 54
------------------------------------------------------
Options terminated by
  repurchases                       120           54
------------------------------------------------------
Options outstanding at end of
  year                               --           --
------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
 
                                       14
<PAGE>   15
 
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        Six months
                                                          ended                         Year ended November 30,
                                                         May 31,          ----------------------------------------------------
                                                           1995            1994           1993           1992           1991
                                                        ----------        -------        -------        -------        -------
<S>                                                     <C>               <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE:
Net asset value, beginning of period                     $  10.35           11.29          10.88          10.36           7.88
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income from investment operations:
  Net investment income                                       .52             .96           1.04           1.13           1.18
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
  investments
  and foreign currency transactions                           .47            (.97)           .45            .48           2.56
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total from investment operations                              .99            (.01)          1.49           1.61           3.74
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Less dividends:
  Distribution from net investment income                     .53             .76           1.08           1.09           1.16
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Distribution from net realized gain on investments           --             .17             --             --             --
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Distribution from paid in surplus                            --              --             --             --            .10
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total dividends                                               .53             .93           1.08           1.09           1.26
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net asset value per share, end of period                 $  10.81           10.35          11.29          10.88          10.36
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Market value per share, end of period                    $  10.00            9.38          11.00          10.38           9.88
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL RETURN (%):
Based on net asset value                                     9.88            (.07)         14.29          16.03          50.92
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Based on market value                                       12.72           (6.39)         16.82          16.35          51.88
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (%):
Expenses                                                     1.00            1.03            .97            .99           1.00
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net investment income                                        9.57            8.80           9.43          10.33          12.60
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets at end of period (in thousands)               $215,450         206,220        225,055        215,428        204,509
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Portfolio turnover rate (%)                                   263             253            240            101             24
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
 
NOTE: Total return based on net asset value reflects changes in the Fund's net
      asset value during the period. Total return based on market value reflects
      changes in market value. Each figure includes reinvestment of dividends.
      These figures will differ depending upon the level of any discount from or
      premium to net asset value at which the Fund's shares trade during the
      period.
 
                                       15
<PAGE>   16
 
KEMPER MULTI-MARKET INCOME TRUST
                                         
 
                                          
<TABLE>
<S>                            <C>
                                          
Trustees                       Officers
STEPHEN B. TIMBERS             JOHN E. PETERS
President and Trustee          Vice President
ARTHUR R. GOTTSCHALK           J. PATRICK BEIMFORD, JR.
Trustee                        Vice President
FREDERICK T. KELSEY            ROBERT S. CESSINE
Trustee                        Vice President
DAVID B. MATHIS                GORDON K. JOHNS
Trustee                        Vice President -
JOHN B. TINGLEFF               MICHAEL A. MCNAMARA
Trustee                        Vice President
JOHN G. WEITHERS               HARRY E. RESIS, JR.
Trustee                        Vice President
                               PAUL F. SLOAN
                               Vice President
                               JONATHAN W. TRUTTER
                               Vice President
                               PHILIP J. COLLORA
                               Vice President and
                               Secretary
                               CHARLES F. CUSTER
                               Vice President and
                               Assistant Secretary
                               JEROME L. DUFFY
                               Treasurer
---------------------------------------------------------
Legal Counsel                  Custodian and Transfer Agent
VEDDER, PRICE, KAUFMAN         INVESTORS FIDUCIARY
& KAMMHOLZ                     TRUST COMPANY
222 North LaSalle Street       127 West 10th Street
Chicago, IL 60601              Kansas City, MO 64105

Shareholder Service Agent
KEMPER SERVICE COMPANY
P.O. Box 419430
Kansas City, MO 64141

Investment Manager
KEMPER FINANCIAL
SERVICES, INC.
120 South LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL 60603
</TABLE>
 



SEMIANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 
May 31, 1995
 
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KEMPER
 
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MULTI-MARKET
 
INCOME
 
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TRUST
 
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