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1933 Act File No. 33-29838
1940 Act File No. 811-5843
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form N-1A
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ___X__
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Pre-Effective Amendment No. .....................
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Post-Effective Amendment No. __21__..................... ___X__
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REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 ___X__
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Amendment No. ___19___................................. ___X__
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CASH TRUST SERIES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Federated Investors Funds
5800 Corporate Drive
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15237-7000
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(412) 288-1900
(Registrant's Telephone Number)
John W. McGonigle, Esquire
Federated Investors Tower
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-3779
(Name and Address of Agent for Service)
It is proposed that this filing will become effective:
immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b) X on September 30, 2000
pursuant to paragraph (b) 60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(i) on
pursuant to paragraph (a)(i) 75 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(ii)
on _________________ pursuant to paragraph (a)(ii) of Rule 485
If appropriate, check the following box:
This post-effective amendment designates a new effective date for a previously
filed post-effective amendment.
Copies to:
Matthew G. Maloney, Esquire
Dickstein Shapiro Morin & Oshinsky, LLP
2101 L Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20037
PROSPECTUS
As with all mutual funds, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not approved or disapproved these securities or passed upon the adequacy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
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NOT FDIC INSURED
MAY LOSE VALUE
NO BANK GUARANTEESEPTEMBER
30, 2000
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Risk/Return Summary 1
What are Each Fund's Fees and Expenses? 6
What are Each Fund's Investment Strategies? 7
What are the Principal Securities in Which Each Fund Invests? 8
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What are the Specific Risks of Investing in Each Fund? 10
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What Do Shares Cost? 11
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How are the Funds Sold? 12
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How to Purchase Shares 12
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How to Redeem Shares 14
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Account and Share Information 16
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Who Manages the Funds? 17
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Financial Information 17
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Each Fund is a money market mutual fund that seeks to maintain a stable net asset value (NAV) of $1.00 per Share.
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Objective |
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Prime Cash Series |
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To provide current income |
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Treasury Cash Series |
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To provide current income |
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Government Cash Series |
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To provide current income |
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Municipal Cash Series |
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To provide current income |
While there is no assurance that a Fund will achieve its investment objective, it endeavors to do so by following the strategies and policies described in this prospectus.
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Each of the Funds invests in a portfolio of securities maturing in 397 days or less. The portfolio of each Fund will have a dollar-weighted average maturity of 90 days or less.
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The Prime Fund invests primarily in high-quality fixed income securities issued by banks, corporations and the U.S. government.
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The Treasury Fund invests primarily in U.S. Treasury securities. These investments include repurchase agreements collateralized fully by U.S. Treasury securities.
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The Government Fund invests primarily in a portfolio of U.S. Treasury and government agency securities. These investments include repurchase agreements collateralized fully by U.S. Treasury and government agency securities.
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The Municipal Fund invests primarily in high-quality tax exempt securities. At least 80% of the Municipal Fund's annual interest income will be exempt from federal regular income tax. Interest from the Municipal Fund's investments may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax for individuals and corporations (AMT).
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All mutual funds take investment risks. Therefore, even though the Funds are money market funds that seek to maintain a stable NAV, it is possible to lose money by investing in a Fund. The Shares offered by this prospectus are not deposits or obligations of any bank, are not endorsed or guaranteed by any bank and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board or any other government agency.
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Historically, the Fund has maintained a constant $1.00 NAV per Share. The bar chart shows the variability of the Fund's total returns on a calendar year-end basis.
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The Fund's Shares are sold without a sales charge (load). The total returns displayed above are based upon NAV.
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The Fund's total return for the six-month period from January 1, 2000 to June 30, 2000 was 2.61%.
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Within the periods shown in the Chart, the Fund's highest quarterly return was 1.91% (quarter ended March 31, 1990). Its lowest quarterly return was 0.58% (quarters ended June 30, 1993 and September 30, 1993).
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The following table represents the Fund's Average Annual Total Returns for the calendar periods ended December 31, 1999.
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1 Year |
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5 Years |
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<R>4.74%</R> |
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<R>4.57%</R> |
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The Fund's 7-Day Net Yield as of December 31, 1999 was 4.80%. You may call the Fund at 1-800-341-7400 for the current 7-Day Net Yield.
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Past performance is no guarantee of future results. This information provides you with historical performance information so that you can analyze whether the Fund's investment risks are balanced by its potential returns.
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Historically, the Fund has maintained a constant $1.00 NAV per Share. The bar chart shows the variability of the Fund's total returns on a calendar year-end basis.
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The Fund's Shares are sold without a sales charge (load). The total returns displayed above are based upon NAV.
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The Fund's total return for the six-month period from January 1, 2000 to June 30, 2000 was 2.44%.
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Within the periods shown in the Chart, the Fund's highest quarterly return was 1.47% (quarter ended March 31, 1991). Its lowest quarterly return was 0.55% (quarter ended June 30, 1993).
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The following table represents the Fund's Average Annual Total Returns for the calendar periods ended December 31, 1999.
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1 Year |
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<R>4.56%</R> |
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Start of Performance1 |
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<R>4.38%</R> |
1 The Fund's start of performance date was February 7, 1990.
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The Fund's 7-Day Net Yield as of December 31, 1999 was 3.98%. You may call the Fund at 1-800-341-7400 for the current 7-Day Net Yield.
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Past performance is no guarantee of future results. This information provides you with historical performance information so that you can analyze whether the Fund's investment risks are balanced by its potential returns.
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Historically, the Fund has maintained a constant $1.00 NAV per Share. The bar chart shows the variability of the Fund's total returns on a calendar year-end basis.
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The Fund's Shares are sold without a sales charge (load). The total returns displayed above are based upon NAV.
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The Fund's total return for the six-month period from January 1, 2000 to June 30, 2000 was 2.53%.
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Within the periods shown in the Chart, the Fund's highest quarterly return was 1.90% (quarter ended March 31, 1990). Its lowest quarterly return was 0.57% (quarter ended June 30, 1993).
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The following table represents the Fund's Average Annual Total Returns for the calendar periods ended December 31, 1999.
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1 Year |
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5 Years |
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<R>4.62%</R> |
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<R>4.47%</R> |
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The Fund's 7-Day Net Yield as of December 31, 1999 was 4.49%. You may call the Fund at 1-800-341-7400 for the current 7-Day Net Yield.
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Past performance is no guarantee of future results. This information provides you with historical performance information so that you can analyze whether the Fund's investment risks are balanced by its potential returns.
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Historically, the Fund has maintained a constant $1.00 NAV per Share. The bar chart shows the variability of the Fund's total returns on a calendar year-end basis.
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The Fund's Shares are sold without a sales charge (load). The total returns displayed above are based upon NAV.
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The Fund's total return for the six-month period from January 1, 2000 to June 30, 2000 was 1.63%.
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Within the period shown in the Chart, the Fund's highest quarterly return was 1.43% (quarter ended June 30, 1990). Its lowest quarterly return was 0.41% (quarter ended March 31, 1994).
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The following table represents the Fund's Average Annual Total Returns for the calendar periods ended December 31, 1999.
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1 Year |
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5 Years |
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<R>2.85%</R> |
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<R>3.08%</R> |
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The Fund's 7-Day Net Yield as of December 31, 1999 was 3.76%. You may call the Fund at 1-800-341-7400 for the current 7-Day Net Yield.
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Past performance is no guarantee of future results. This information provides you with historical performance information so that you can analyze whether the Fund's investment risks are balanced by its potential returns.
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This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold Shares of the Prime Fund, Treasury Fund, Government Fund and Municipal Fund.
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Shareholder Fees |
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Prime |
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Treasury |
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Government |
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Municipal |
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Fees Paid Directly From Your Investment |
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Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases |
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None |
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None |
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None |
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None |
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Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of original purchase price or redemption proceeds, as applicable) |
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None |
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None |
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None |
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None |
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Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends |
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None |
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None |
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None |
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None |
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Redemption Fee (as a percentage of amount redeemed, if applicable) |
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None |
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None |
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None |
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None |
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Exchange Fee |
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None |
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None |
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None |
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None |
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Annual Fund Operating Expenses (Before Waivers and Reductions)1 |
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Expenses That are Deducted From Fund Assets (as a percentage of average net assets) |
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Management Fee2 |
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0.50% |
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0.50% |
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0.50% |
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0.50% |
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Distribution (12b-1) Fee3 |
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0.35% |
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0.35% |
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0.35% |
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0.35% |
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Shareholder Services Fee |
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0.25% |
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0.25% |
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0.25% |
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0.25% |
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Other Expenses |
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0.30% |
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0.20% |
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0.26% |
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0.24% |
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Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses |
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1.40% |
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1.30% |
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1.36% |
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1.34% |
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1 Although not contractually obligated to do so, the adviser waived certain amounts and the distributor elected not to accrue a portion of the distribution (12b-1) fee. These are shown below along with the net expenses the Funds actually paid for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2000. |
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Total Waivers and Reductions of Fund Expenses |
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0.39% |
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0.29% |
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0.35% |
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0.32% |
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Total Actual Annual Fund Operating Expenses (after waivers and reductions) |
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1.01% |
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1.01% |
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1.01% |
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1.02% |
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2 The adviser voluntarily waived a portion of the management fee. The adviser can terminate this voluntary waiver at any time. The management fees paid by the Prime Fund, Treasury Fund, Government Fund and Municipal Fund (after the voluntary waivers) were 0.36%, 0.46%, 0.40% and 0.43%, respectively, for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2000. |
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3 The distributor voluntarily elected not to accrue a portion of the distribution (12b-1) fee. The distributor can terminate this voluntary reduction at any time. The distribution (12b-1) fee paid by each of the Funds (after the voluntary reduction) was 0.10% for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2000. |
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This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Funds with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.
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The Example assumes that you invested $10,000 in the Funds for the time periods indicated and then redeemed all of your Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Funds' operating expenses are before waivers and reductions as shown in the table and remain the same. Although your actual costs and returns may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
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1 Year |
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3 Years |
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5 Years |
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10 Years |
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Prime Fund |
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$143 |
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$443 |
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$766 |
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$1,680 |
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Treasury Fund |
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$132 |
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$412 |
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$713 |
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$1,568 |
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Government Fund |
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$138 |
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$431 |
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$745 |
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$1,635 |
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Municipal Fund |
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$136 |
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$425 |
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$734 |
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$1,613 |
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Each Fund's investment strategy is described earlier under "What are Each Fund's Main Investment Strategies?" Following is additional information on the investment strategies for the Funds.
The investment adviser (Adviser) for each of the Funds targets a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity range based upon its interest rate outlook. The Adviser formulates its interest rate outlook by analyzing a variety of factors, such as:
The Adviser generally shortens the portfolio's dollar-weighted average maturity when it expects interest rates to rise and extends the maturity when it expects interest rates to fall. The Adviser selects securities used to shorten or extend the portfolio's dollar-weighted average maturity by comparing the returns currently offered by different investments to their historical and expected returns.
The Adviser performs a fundamental credit analysis to develop an approved list of issuers and securities that meet the Adviser's standard for minimal credit risk. The Adviser monitors the credit risks of all portfolio securities on an ongoing basis by reviewing periodic financial data and ratings of nationally recognized statistical rating services (NRSROs).
In targeting a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity range, the Adviser also will consider the tax exempt securities available.
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The Municipal Fund may temporarily depart from its principal investment strategies by investing its assets in cash and securities subject to federal income tax. It may do this to minimize potential losses and maintain liquidity to meet shareholder redemptions during adverse market conditions. This may cause the Fund to receive and distribute taxable income to investors.
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The Treasury Fund invests primarily in fixed income securities, including U.S. Treasury securities and repurchase agreements.
The Prime Fund invests primarily in fixed income securities, including corporate debt securities, commercial paper, demand instruments, bank instruments, asset backed securities and repurchase agreements. Certain of these fixed income securities may be subject to credit enhancement.
The Government Fund invests primarily in fixed income securities, including U.S. Treasury securities, agency securities and repurchase agreements.
The Municipal Fund invests primarily in tax exempt securities, a type of fixed income security, including variable rate demand instruments and municipal notes. Certain of these tax exempt securities may be subject to credit enhancement.
Fixed income securities pay interest, dividends or distributions at a specified rate. The rate may be a fixed percentage of the principal or adjusted periodically. In addition, the issuer of a fixed income security must repay the principal amount of the security, normally within a specified time.
U.S. Treasury Securities are direct obligations of the federal government of the United States.
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Agency securities are issued or guaranteed by a federal agency or other government sponsored entity acting under federal authority (a GSE). The United States supports some GSEs with its full faith and credit. Other GSEs receive support through federal subsidies, loans or other benefits. A few GSEs have no explicit financial support, but are regarded as having implied support because the federal government sponsors their activities.
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Corporate debt securities are fixed income securities issued by businesses. Notes, bonds, debentures and commercial paper are the most prevalent types of corporate debt securities. The Funds may also purchase interests in bank loans to companies.
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Commercial paper is an issuer's obligation with a maturity of less than nine months. Companies typically issue commercial paper to pay for current expenditures. Most issuers constantly reissue their commercial paper and use the proceeds (or bank loans) to repay maturing paper. If the issuer cannot continue to obtain liquidity in this fashion, its commercial paper may default.
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Demand instruments are corporate debt securities that the issuer must repay upon demand. Other demand instruments require a third party, such as a dealer or bank, to repurchase the security for its face value upon demand. The Funds treat demand instruments as short-term securities, even though their stated maturity may extend beyond one year.
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Bank instruments are unsecured interest bearing deposits with banks. Bank instruments include bank accounts, time deposits, certificates of deposit and banker's acceptances.
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Asset backed securities are payable from pools of obligations other than mortgages. Most asset backed securities involve consumer or commercial debts with maturities of less than ten years. However, almost any type of fixed income assets (including other fixed income securities) may be used to create an asset backed security. Asset backed securities may take the form of commercial paper, notes or pass through certificates.
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Tax exempt securities are fixed income securities that pay interest that is not subject to federal regular income taxes. Typically, states, counties, cities and other political subdivisions and authorities issue tax exempt securities. The market categorizes tax exempt securities by their source of repayment.
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Variable rate demand instruments are tax exempt securities that require the issuer or a third party, such as a dealer or bank, to repurchase the security for its face value upon demand. The securities also pay interest at a variable rate intended to cause the securities to trade at their face value. The Funds treat demand instruments as short-term securities, because their variable interest rate adjusts in response to changes in market rates, even though their stated maturity may extend beyond 397 days.
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Municipal notes are short-term tax exempt securities. Many municipalities issue such notes to fund their current operations before collecting taxes or other municipal revenues. Municipalities may also issue notes to fund capital projects prior to issuing long-term bonds. The issuers typically repay the notes at the end of their fiscal year, either with taxes, other revenues or proceeds from newly issued notes or bonds.
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Credit enhancement consists of an arrangement in which a company agrees to pay amounts due on a fixed income security if the issuer defaults. In some cases the company providing credit enhancement makes all payments directly to the security holders and receives reimbursement from the issuer. Normally, the credit enhancer has greater financial resources and liquidity than the issuer. For this reason, the Adviser usually evaluates the credit risk of a fixed income security based solely upon its credit enhancement.
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Repurchase agreements are transactions in which a Fund buys a security from a dealer or bank and agrees to sell the security back at a mutually agreed upon time and price. The repurchase price exceeds the sale price, reflecting the Fund's return on the transaction. This return is unrelated to the interest rate on the underlying security. A Fund will enter into repurchase agreements only with banks and other recognized financial institutions, such as securities dealers, deemed creditworthy by the Adviser. Repurchase agreements are subject to credit risk.
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The securities in which the Prime Fund and Municipal Fund invest must be rated in one of the two highest short-term rating categories by one or more NRSROs or be of comparable quality to securities having such ratings.
Each of the Funds is subject to interest rate risks and credit risks. In addition, the Prime Fund and Municipal Fund may be subject to sector risks.
Prices of fixed income securities rise and fall in response to changes in the interest rate paid by similar securities. Generally, when interest rates rise, prices of fixed income securities fall. However, market factors, such as the demand for particular fixed income securities, may cause the price of certain fixed income securities to fall while the prices of other securities rise or remain unchanged.
Interest rate changes have a greater effect on the price of fixed income securities with longer maturities. Money market funds try to minimize this risk by purchasing short-term securities.
Credit risk is the possibility that an issuer will default on a security by failing to pay interest or principal when due. If an issuer defaults, the Fund will lose money. Money market funds try to minimize this risk by purchasing higher quality securities.
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Many fixed income securities receive credit ratings from NRSROs such as Standard & Poor's and Moody's Investors Service. These NRSROs assign ratings to securities by assessing the likelihood of issuer default. Lower credit ratings correspond to higher credit risk. If a security has not received a rating, the Fund must rely entirely on the Adviser's credit assessment.
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Credit risk includes the possibility that a party to a transaction involving the Fund will fail to meet its obligations. This could cause the Fund to lose the benefit of the transaction or prevent the Fund from selling or buying other securities to implement its investment strategy.
A substantial part of the Prime Fund's and Municipal Fund's portfolio may be comprised of securities credit enhanced by banks or companies with similar characteristics. As a result, the Prime Fund and Municipal Fund will be more susceptible to any economic, business, political or other developments which generally affect these entities.
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You can purchase or redeem Shares any day the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is open. The Funds attempt to stabilize the NAV of their Shares at $1.00 by valuing the portfolio securities using the amortized cost method. A Fund cannot guarantee that its NAV will always remain at $1.00 per Share. The Funds do not charge a front- end sales charge. NAV is determined at 12:00 noon and 3:00 p.m. (Eastern time) and as of the end of regular trading (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) each day the NYSE is open.
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The required minimum initial investment amount for Fund Shares is $10,000. The minimum subsequent investment amount is $500. The minimum initial and subsequent investment amounts for retirement plans, except for the Municipal Fund, are $250 and $100, respectively.
An institutional investor's minimum investment is calculated by combining all accounts it maintains with a Fund. Accounts established through investment professionals may be subject to a smaller minimum investment amount. Keep in mind that investment professionals may charge you fees for their services in connection with your Share transactions.
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The Funds' Distributor, Federated Securities Corp., markets the Shares described in this prospectus to customers of financial institutions such as banks, fiduciaries, custodians of public funds, investment advisers and broker-dealers, or to individuals, directly or through investment professionals. The Municipal Fund may not be a suitable investment for retirement plans.
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When the Distributor receives marketing fees, it may pay some or all of them to investment professionals. The Distributor and its affiliates may pay out of their assets other amounts (including items of material value) to investment professionals for marketing and servicing Shares. The Distributor is a subsidiary of Federated Investors, Inc. (Federated).
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The Funds have each adopted a Rule 12b-1 Plan, which allows them to pay marketing fees to the Distributor and investment professionals for the sale, distribution and customer servicing of the Funds' Shares. Because these Shares pay marketing fees on an ongoing basis, your investment cost may be higher over time than other shares with different marketing fees.
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You may purchase Shares through an investment professional or directly from the Funds. The Funds reserve the right to reject any request to purchase Shares.
Investment professionals should send payments according to the instructions in the sections "By Wire" or "By Check."
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You will become the owner of Shares after a Fund receives your wire or your check. If your check does not clear, your purchase will be canceled and you could be liable for any losses or fees incurred by a Fund or its transfer agent, Federated Shareholder Services Company.
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An institution may establish an account and place an order by calling a Fund and will become a shareholder after the Fund receives the order.
Send your wire to:
State Street Bank and Trust Company
Boston, MA
Dollar Amount of Wire
ABA Number 011000028
Attention: EDGEWIRE
Wire Order Number, Dealer Number or Group Number
Nominee/Institution Name
Fund Name and Number and Account Number
You cannot purchase Shares by wire on holidays when wire transfers are restricted.
Make your check payable to The Federated Funds, note your account number on the check, and mail it to:
Federated Shareholder Services Company
P.O. Box 8600
Boston, MA 02266-8600
If you send your check by a private courier or overnight delivery service that requires a street address, mail it to:
Federated Shareholder Services Company
1099 Hingham Street
Rockland, MA 02370-3317
Payment should be made in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank. The Fund will not accept third- party checks (checks originally payable to someone other than you or The Federated Funds). Orders by mail are considered received when payment by check is converted into federal funds (normally the business day after the check is received) and Shares begin earning dividends the next day.
Once you have opened an account, you may automatically purchase additional Shares on a regular basis by completing the Systematic Investment Program (SIP) section of the New Account Form or by contacting the Funds or your investment professional. The minimum investment amount for SIPs is $50.
Once you have opened an account, you may purchase additional Shares through a depository institution that is an ACH member. This purchase option can be established by completing the appropriate sections of the New Account Form.
You may purchase Shares of the Prime Fund, Treasury Fund or Government Fund as retirement investments (such as qualified plans and IRAs or transfer or rollover of assets). Call your investment professional or the Funds for information on retirement investments. We suggest that you discuss retirement investments with your tax adviser. You may be subject to an annual IRA account fee.
You should redeem Shares:
Submit your redemption request to your investment professional by the end of regular trading on the NYSE (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time). Investment professionals are responsible for promptly submitting redemption requests and providing proper written redemption instructions as outlined below.
You may redeem Shares by calling the Fund at 1-800-341-7400 once you have completed the appropriate authorization form for telephone transactions.
If you call before 3:00 p.m. (Eastern time) with respect to the Treasury Fund, Prime Fund and Government Fund, or 12:00 noon (Eastern time) with respect to the Municipal Fund, your redemption will be wired to you the same day. You will not receive that day's dividend.
If you call after 3:00 p.m. (Eastern time) with respect to the Treasury Fund, Prime Fund and Government Fund, or 12:00 noon (Eastern time) with respect to the Municipal Fund, your redemption will be wired to you the following business day. You will receive that day's dividend. Under limited circumstances, arrangements may be made with the Distributor for same-day payment of redemption proceeds, without that day's dividend, for redemption requests received before 2:00 p.m. (Eastern time).
You may redeem Shares by mailing a written request to a Fund.
Your redemption request will be processed on the day the Fund receives your written request in proper form. Dividends are paid up to and including the day that a redemption request is processed. Send requests by mail to:
Federated Shareholder Services Company
P.O. Box 8600
Boston, MA 02266-8600
Send requests by private courier or overnight delivery service to:
Federated Shareholder Services Company
1099 Hingham Street
Rockland, MA 02370-3317
All requests must include:
Call your investment professional or the Fund if you need special instructions.
Signatures must be guaranteed if:
A signature guarantee is designed to protect your account from fraud. Obtain a signature guarantee from a bank or trust company, savings association, credit union or broker, dealer, or securities exchange member. A notary public cannot provide a signature guarantee.
Your redemption proceeds will be mailed by check to your address of record. The following payment options are available if you complete the appropriate section of the New Account Form or an Account Service Options Form. These payment options require a signature guarantee if they were not established when the account was opened:
Although each Fund intends to pay Share redemptions in cash, it reserves the right to pay the redemption price in whole or in part by a distribution of the Fund's portfolio securities.
Redemption proceeds normally are wired or mailed within one business day after receiving a request in proper form. Payment may be delayed up to seven days:
You will not accrue interest or dividends on uncashed checks from a Fund if those checks are undeliverable and returned to the Fund.
In the absence of your specific instructions, 10% of the value of your redemption from a retirement account in the Prime Fund, Treasury Fund and Government Fund may be withheld for taxes. This withholding only applies to certain types of retirement accounts.
You may automatically redeem Shares in a minimum amount of $100 on a regular basis. Complete the appropriate section of the New Account Form or an Account Service Options Form or contact your investment professional or a Fund. Your account value must meet the minimum initial investment amount at the time the program is established. This program may reduce, and eventually deplete, your account. Payments should not be considered yield or income.
You may request checks to redeem your Shares. Your account will continue to receive the daily dividend declared on the Shares being redeemed until the check is presented for payment.
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You may request a debit card account that allows you to redeem Shares. There is an annual fee for this service that the Funds will automatically deduct from your account.
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The Funds will record your telephone instructions. If a Fund does not follow reasonable procedures, it may be liable for losses due to unauthorized or fraudulent telephone instructions.
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The Funds no longer issue share certificates. If you are redeeming Shares represented by certificates previously issued by a Fund, you must return the certificates with your written redemption request. For your protection, send your certificates by registered or certified mail, but do not endorse them.
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You will receive periodic statements reporting all account activity, including systematic transactions, dividends and capital gains paid.
The Funds declare any dividends daily and pay them monthly to shareholders. If you purchase Shares by wire, you begin earning dividends on the day your wire is received. If you purchase Shares by check, you begin earning dividends on the business day after the Fund receives your check. In either case, you earn dividends through the day your redemption request is received.
The Funds do not expect to realize any capital gains or losses. If capital gains or losses were to occur, they could result in an increase or decrease in dividends. The Funds pay any capital gains at least annually. Your dividends and capital gains distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional Shares without a sales charge, unless you elect cash payments.
Due to the high cost of maintaining accounts with low balances, accounts (other than retirement accounts for the Prime Fund, Treasury Fund and Government Fund) may be closed if redemptions cause the account balance to fall below the minimum initial investment amount. Before an account is closed, you will be notified and allowed 30 days to purchase additional Shares to meet the minimum.
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The Prime Fund, Treasury Fund and Government Fund send an annual statement of your account activity to assist you in completing your federal, state and local tax returns. Fund distributions of dividends and capital gains are taxable to you whether paid in cash or reinvested in a Fund. Dividends are taxable as ordinary income; capital gains are taxable at different rates depending upon the length of time a Fund holds its assets. Fund distributions are expected to be primarily dividends. Redemptions are taxable sales. Please consult your tax adviser regarding your federal, state and local tax liability.
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<R>
The Municipal Fund sends an annual statement of your account activity to assist you in completing your federal, state and local tax returns. It is anticipated that Fund distributions will be primarily dividends that are exempt from federal income tax, although a portion of the Fund's dividends may not be exempt. Dividends may be subject to state and local taxes. Capital gains and non-exempt dividends are taxable whether paid in cash or reinvested in the Fund. Redemptions are taxable sales. Please consult your tax adviser regarding your federal, state and local tax liability.
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The Board of Directors governs the Funds. The Board selects and oversees the Adviser, Federated Investment Management Company. The Adviser manages the Funds' assets, including buying and selling portfolio securities. The Adviser's address is Federated Investors Tower, 1001 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779.
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The Adviser and other subsidiaries of Federated advise approximately 176 mutual funds and separate accounts, which totaled approximately $125 billion in assets as of December 31, 1999. Federated was established in 1955 and is one of the largest mutual fund investment managers in the United States with approximately 1,900 employees. More than 4,000 investment professionals make Federated Funds available to their customers.
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The Adviser receives an annual investment advisory fee of 0.50% of each Fund's average daily net assets. The Adviser may voluntarily waive a portion of its fee or reimburse the Funds for certain operating expenses.
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The Financial Highlights will help you understand each Fund's financial performance for its past five fiscal years. Some of the information is presented on a per share basis. Total returns represent the rate an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in each Fund, assuming reinvestment of any dividends and capital gains.
This information has been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, whose reports, along with each Fund's audited financial statements, are included in each Fund's Annual Report.
(FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD)
|
Year Ended May 31 |
|
2000 |
|
|
1999 |
|
|
1998 |
|
|
1997 |
|
|
1996 |
|
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period |
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
Income From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income |
|
0.05 |
|
|
0.04 |
|
|
0.05 |
|
|
0.05 |
|
|
0.05 |
|
|
Less Distributions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from net investment income |
|
(0.05 |
) |
|
(0.04 |
) |
|
(0.05 |
) |
|
(0.05 |
) |
|
(0.05 |
) |
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Net Asset Value, End of Period |
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Total Return1 |
|
4.81 |
% |
|
4.46 |
% |
|
4.83 |
% |
|
4.64 |
% |
|
4.90 |
% |
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios to Average Net Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Expenses |
|
1.01 |
% |
|
1.00 |
% |
|
1.00 |
% |
|
0.99 |
% |
|
0.99 |
% |
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Net investment income |
|
4.73 |
% |
|
4.36 |
% |
|
4.73 |
% |
|
4.55 |
% |
|
4.78 |
% |
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Expense waiver/reimbursement2 |
|
0.14 |
% |
|
0.16 |
% |
|
0.18 |
% |
|
0.20 |
% |
|
0.38 |
% |
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
|
$5,061,010 |
|
$4,728,448 |
|
$3,748,034 |
|
$2,363,382 |
|
$1,539,235 |
|
||||
|
|
|||||||||||||||
1 Based on NAV, which does not reflect the sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.
2 This voluntary expense decrease is reflected in both the expense and the net investment income ratios shown above.
Further information about the Fund's performance is contained in the Fund's Annual Report, dated May 31, 2000, which can be obtained free of charge.
(FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD)
|
Year Ended May 31 |
|
2000 |
|
|
1999 |
|
|
1998 |
|
|
1997 |
|
|
1996 |
|
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period |
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
Income From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income |
|
0.04 |
|
|
0.04 |
|
|
0.05 |
|
|
0.04 |
|
|
0.05 |
|
|
Less Distributions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from net investment income |
|
(0.04 |
) |
|
(0.04 |
) |
|
(0.05 |
) |
|
(0.04 |
) |
|
(0.05 |
) |
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Net Asset Value, End of Period |
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Total Return1 |
|
4.47 |
% |
|
4.21 |
% |
|
4.70 |
% |
|
4.50 |
% |
|
4.83 |
% |
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios to Average Net Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Expenses |
|
1.01 |
% |
|
1.00 |
% |
|
1.00 |
% |
|
0.99 |
% |
|
0.99 |
% |
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Net investment income |
|
4.37 |
% |
|
4.11 |
% |
|
4.60 |
% |
|
4.41 |
% |
|
4.70 |
% |
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Expense waiver/reimbursement2 |
|
0.04 |
% |
|
0.07 |
% |
|
0.05 |
% |
|
0.03 |
% |
|
0.29 |
% |
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
|
$850,062 |
|
$969,592 |
|
$821,484 |
|
$771,164 |
|
$593,730 |
|
||||
|
|
|||||||||||||||
1 Based on NAV, which does not reflect the sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.
2 This voluntary expense decrease is reflected in both the expense and the net investment income ratios shown above.
Further information about the Fund's performance is contained in the Fund's Annual Report, dated May 31, 2000, which can be obtained free of charge.
(FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD)
|
Year Ended May 31 |
|
2000 |
|
|
1999 |
|
|
1998 |
|
|
1997 |
|
|
1996 |
|
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period |
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
Income From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income |
|
0.05 |
|
|
0.04 |
|
|
0.05 |
|
|
0.04 |
|
|
0.05 |
|
|
Less Distributions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from net investment income |
|
(0.05 |
) |
|
(0.04 |
) |
|
(0.05 |
) |
|
(0.04 |
) |
|
(0.05 |
) |
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Net Asset Value, End of Period |
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Total Return1 |
|
4.65 |
% |
|
4.30 |
% |
|
4.73 |
% |
|
4.54 |
% |
|
4.85 |
% |
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios to Average Net Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Expenses |
|
1.01 |
% |
|
1.00 |
% |
|
1.00 |
% |
|
0.99 |
% |
|
0.99 |
% |
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Net investment income |
|
4.54 |
% |
|
4.22 |
% |
|
4.62 |
% |
|
4.45 |
% |
|
4.75 |
% |
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Expense waiver/reimbursement2 |
|
0.10 |
% |
|
0.12 |
% |
|
0.09 |
% |
|
0.10 |
% |
|
0.30 |
% |
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
|
$582,519 |
|
|
$649,081 |
|
|
$557,184 |
|
|
$530,367 |
|
|
$448,129 |
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||
1 Based on NAV, which does not reflect the sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.
2 This voluntary expense decrease is reflected in both the expense and the net investment income ratios shown above.
Further information about the Fund's performance is contained in the Fund's Annual Report, dated May 31, 2000, which can be obtained free of charge.
(FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD)
|
Year Ended May 31 |
|
2000 |
|
|
1999 |
|
|
1998 |
|
|
1997 |
|
|
1996 |
|
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period |
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
Income From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income |
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
Less Distributions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from net investment income |
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Net Asset Value, End of Period |
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Total Return1 |
|
2.92 |
% |
|
2.58 |
% |
|
2.90 |
% |
|
2.80 |
% |
|
3.04 |
% |
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios to Average Net Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Expenses |
|
1.02 |
% |
|
1.01 |
% |
|
1.01 |
% |
|
0.99 |
% |
|
0.99 |
% |
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Net investment income |
|
2.87 |
% |
|
2.57 |
% |
|
2.86 |
% |
|
2.75 |
% |
|
2.99 |
% |
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Expense waiver/reimbursement2 |
|
0.07 |
% |
|
0.12 |
% |
|
0.10 |
% |
|
0.09 |
% |
|
0.33 |
% |
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
|
$430,365 |
|
|
$437,451 |
|
|
$647,813 |
|
|
$515,060 |
|
|
$478,605 |
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||
1 Based on NAV, which does not reflect the sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.
2 This voluntary expense decrease is reflected in both the expense and the net investment income ratios shown above.
Further information about the Fund's performance is contained in the Fund's Annual Report, dated May 31, 2000, which can be obtained free of charge.
Federated
World-Class Investment
Manager
PROSPECTUS
Prime Cash Series
Treasury Cash Series
Government Cash Series
Municipal Cash Series
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
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<R>
Each Fund's Statement of Additional Information (SAI), dated September 30, 2000, is incorporated by reference into this prospectus. Additional information about the Funds and their investments is contained in each Fund's SAI and Annual and Semi-Annual Reports to shareholders as they become available. The Annual Reports discuss market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected each Fund's performance during its last fiscal year. To obtain the SAIs, the Annual Reports, the Semi-Annual Reports and other information without charge, and make inquiries, call your investment professional or the Fund at 1-800-341-7400.
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You can obtain information about the Funds (including the SAIs) by writing to or visiting the Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. You may also access fund information from the EDGAR Database on the SEC's Internet site at http://www.sec.gov. You can purchase copies of this information by contacting the SEC by email at publicinfo@sec.gov or by writing to the SEC's Public Reference Section, Washington, DC 20549-0102. Call 1-202-942-8090 for information on the Public Reference Room's operations and copying fees.
Federated
Cash Trust Series, Inc.
Federated Investors
Funds
5800 Corporate Drive
Pittsburgh, PA
15237-7000
1-800-341-7400
www.federatedinvestors.com
Federated
Securities Corp., Distributor
Investment Company Act File No. 811-5843
Cusip 147551105
Cusip 147551402
Cusip 147551204
Cusip 147551303
<R>
G00861-01 (9/00)
</R>
Federated is a registered mark of Federated Investors, Inc. 2000 ©Federated Investors, Inc.
PROSPECTUS
A Portfolio of Cash Trust Series, Inc.
<R>
A money market mutual fund seeking to provide current income consistent with stability of principal and liquidity by investing primarily in a portfolio of short-term U.S. Treasury and government agency securities.
</R>
As with all mutual funds, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not approved or disapproved these securities or passed upon the adequacy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
<R>
NOT FDIC INSURED
MAY LOSE VALUE
NO BANK GUARANTEESEPTEMBER 30,
2000
</R>
Risk/Return Summary 1
What are the Fund's Fees and Expenses? 3
What are the Fund's Investment Strategies? 4
<R>
What are the Principal Securities in Which
the Fund Invests? 5
</R>
<R>
What are the Specific Risks of Investing in the Fund? 5
</R>
<R>
What Do Shares Cost? 6
</R>
<R>
How is the Fund Sold? 6
</R>
<R>
How to Purchase Shares 7
</R>
<R>
How to Redeem Shares 9
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<R>
Account and Share Information 12
</R>
<R>
Who Manages the Fund? 13
</R>
<R>
Financial Information 13
</R>
<R>
The Fund is a money market fund that seeks to maintain a stable net asset value (NAV) of $1.00 per Share. The Fund's investment objective is current income consistent with stability of principal and liquidity. While there is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective, it endeavors to do so by following the strategies and policies described in this prospectus.
</R>
<R>
The Fund invests primarily in a portfolio of short-term U.S. Treasury and government agency securities. These investments include repurchase agreements collateralized fully by U.S. Treasury and government agency securities. The Fund will have a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of 90 days or less.
</R>
<R>
All mutual funds take investment risks. Therefore, even though the Fund is a money market fund that seeks to maintain a stable NAV, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund. The Shares offered by this prospectus are not deposits or obligations of any bank, are not endorsed or guaranteed by any bank and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board or any other government agency.
</R>
<R>
Historically, the Fund has maintained a constant $1.00 NAV per Share. The bar chart shows the variability of the Fund's total returns on a calendar year-end basis.
</R>
<R>
The Fund's Shares are sold without a sales charge (load). The total returns displayed above are based upon NAV.
</R>
<R>
The Fund's total return for the six-month period from January 1, 2000 to June 30, 2000 was 2.53%.
</R>
<R>
Within the periods shown in the Chart, the Fund's highest quarterly return was 1.90% (quarter ended March 31, 1990). Its lowest quarterly return was 0.57% (quarter ended June 30, 1993).
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The following table represents the Fund's Average Annual Total Returns for the calendar periods ended December 31, 1999.
|
Calendar Period |
|
Fund |
|
1 Year |
|
4.22% |
|
|
||
|
5 Years |
|
4.62% |
|
|
||
|
10 Years |
|
4.47% |
|
|
||
<R>
The Fund's 7-Day Net Yield as of December 31, 1999 was 4.49%. You may call the Fund at 1-800-341-7400 for the current 7-Day Net Yield.
</R>
<R>
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. This information provides you with historical performance information so that you can analyze whether the Fund's investment risks are balanced by its potential returns.
</R>
This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold Shares of the Fund.
|
Shareholder Fees |
|
|
|
Fees Paid Directly From Your Investment |
|
|
|
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price) |
|
None |
|
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of original purchase price or redemption proceeds, as applicable) |
|
None |
|
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (and other Distributions) (as a percentage of offering price) |
|
None |
|
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of amount redeemed, if applicable) |
|
None |
|
Exchange Fee |
|
None |
|
|
|
|
|
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (Before Waiver and Reduction)1 |
|
|
|
Expenses That are Deducted From Fund Assets (as a percentage of average net assets) |
|
|
|
Management Fee2 |
|
0.50% |
|
Distribution (12b-1) Fee3 |
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0.35% |
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Shareholder Services Fee |
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0.25% |
|
Other Expenses |
|
0.26% |
|
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses |
|
1.36% |
|
1 Although not contractually obligated to do so, the adviser waived certain amounts and the distributor elected not to accrue a portion of the distribution (12b-1) fee. These are shown below along with the net expenses the Fund actually paid for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2000. |
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|
Total Waiver and Reduction of Fund Expenses |
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0.35% |
|
Total Actual Annual Fund Operating Expenses (after waiver and reduction) |
|
1.01% |
|
2 The adviser voluntarily waived a portion of the management fee. The adviser can terminate this voluntary waiver at any time. The management fee paid by the Fund (after the voluntary waiver) was 0.40% for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2000. |
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|
3 The distributor voluntarily elected not to accrue a portion of the distribution (12 b-1) fee. The distributor can terminate this voluntary reduction at any time. The distribution (12b-1) fee paid by the Fund (after the voluntary reduction) was 0.10% for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2000. |
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This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.
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The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses are before the waiver and reduction as shown in the table and remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
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1 Year |
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<R>$ 138</R> |
|
3 Years |
|
<R>$ 431</R> |
|
5 Years |
|
<R>$ 745</R> |
|
10 Years |
|
<R>$1,635</R> |
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The Fund invests primarily in a portfolio of U.S. Treasury and government agency securities maturing in 397 days or less. These investments include repurchase agreements collateralized fully by U.S. Treasury and government agency securities. The Fund will have a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of 90 days or less.
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The Fund's investment adviser (Adviser) targets a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity range based upon its interest rate outlook. The Adviser formulates its interest rate outlook by analyzing a variety of factors, such as:
The Adviser generally shortens the portfolio's dollar-weighted average maturity when it expects interest rates to rise and extends the maturity when it expects interest rates to fall. The Adviser selects securities used to shorten or extend the portfolio's dollar-weighted average maturity by comparing the returns currently offered by different investments to their historical and expected returns.
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Fixed income securities pay interest, dividends or distributions at a specified rate. The rate may be a fixed percentage of the principal or adjusted periodically. In addition, the issuer of a fixed income security must repay the principal amount of the security, normally within a specified time. The following describes the types of fixed income securities in which the Fund may invest.
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U.S. Treasury securities are direct obligations of the federal government of the United States.
Agency securities are issued or guaranteed by a federal agency or other government sponsored entity acting under federal authority (a GSE). The United States supports some GSEs with its full faith and credit. Other GSEs receive support through federal subsidies, loans or other benefits. A few GSEs have no explicit financial support, but are regarded as having implied support because the federal government sponsors their activities.
Repurchase agreements are transactions in which the Fund buys a security from a dealer or bank and agrees to sell the security back at a mutually agreed upon time and price. The repurchase price exceeds the sale price, reflecting the Fund's return on the transaction. This return is unrelated to the interest rate on the underlying security. The Fund will enter into repurchase agreements only with banks and other recognized financial institutions, such as securities dealers, deemed creditworthy by the Adviser. Repurchase agreements are subject to credit risks.
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Prices of fixed income securities rise and fall in response to changes in the interest rate paid by similar securities. Generally, when interest rates rise, prices of fixed income securities fall. However, market factors, such as the demand for particular fixed income securities, may cause the prices of certain fixed income securities to fall while the prices of other securities rise or remain unchanged.
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Interest rate changes have a greater effect on the prices of fixed income securities with longer maturities. Money market funds try to minimize this risk by purchasing short-term securities.
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Credit risk includes the possibility that a party to a transaction involving the Fund will fail to meet its obligations. This could cause the Fund to lose the benefit of the transaction or prevent the Fund from selling or buying other securities to implement its investment strategy.
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You can purchase or redeem Shares any day the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is open. The Fund attempts to stabilize the NAV of its Shares at $1.00 by valuing the portfolio securities using the amortized cost method. The Fund cannot guarantee that its NAV will always remain at $1.00 per Share. The Fund does not charge a front-end sales charge. NAV is determined at 12:00 noon and 3:00 p.m. (Eastern time) and as of the end of regular trading (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) each day the NYSE is open.
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The required minimum initial investment for Fund Shares is $10,000. The required minimum subsequent investment amount is $500. The minimum initial and subsequent investment amounts for retirement plans are $250 and $100, respectively.
An institutional investor's minimum investment is calculated by combining all accounts it maintains with the Fund. Accounts established through investment professionals may be subject to a smaller minimum investment amount. Keep in mind that investment professionals may charge you fees for their services in connection with your Share transactions.
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The Fund's Distributor, Federated Securities Corp., markets the Shares described in this prospectus to customers of financial institutions such as banks, fiduciaries, custodians of public funds, investment advisers and broker-dealers, or to individuals, directly or through investment professionals.
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When the Distributor receives marketing fees, it may pay some or all of them to investment professionals. The Distributor and its affiliates may pay out of their assets other amounts (including items of material value) to investment professionals for marketing and servicing Shares. The Distributor is a subsidiary of Federated Investors, Inc. (Federated).
The Fund has adopted a Rule 12b-1 Plan, which allows it to pay marketing fees to the Distributor and investment professionals for the sale, distribution and customer servicing of the Fund's Shares. Because these Shares pay marketing fees on an ongoing basis, your investment cost may be higher over time than other shares with different marketing fees.
You may purchase Shares through an investment professional or directly from the Fund. The Fund reserves the right to reject any request to purchase Shares.
Investment professionals should send payments according to the instructions in the sections "By Wire" or "By Check."
You will become the owner of Shares after the Fund receives your wire or your check. If your check does not clear, your purchase will be canceled and you could be liable for any losses or fees incurred by the Fund or Federated Shareholder Services Company, the Fund's transfer agent.
An institution may establish an account and place an order by calling the Fund and will become a shareholder after the Fund receives the order.
Send your wire to:
State Street Bank and Trust Company
Boston, MA
Dollar Amount of Wire
ABA Number 011000028
Attention: EDGEWIRE
Wire Order Number, Dealer Number or Group Number
Nominee/Institution Name
Fund Name and Number and Account Number
You cannot purchase Shares by wire on holidays when wire transfers are restricted.
Make your check payable to The Federated Funds, note your account number on the check, and mail it to:
Federated Shareholder Services Company
P.O. Box 8600
Boston, MA 02266-8600
If you send your check by a private courier or overnight delivery service that requires a street address, mail it to:
Federated Shareholder Services Company
1099 Hingham Street
Rockland, MA 02370-3317
Payment should be made in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank. The Fund will not accept third-party checks (checks originally payable to someone other than you or The Federated Funds). Orders by mail are considered received when payment by check is converted into federal funds (normally the business day after the check is received) and Shares begin earning dividends the next day.
Once you have opened an account, you may automatically purchase additional Shares on a regular basis by completing the Systematic Investment Program (SIP) section of the New Account Form or by contacting the Fund or your investment professional. The minimum investment amount for SIPs is $50.
Once you have opened an account, you may purchase additional Shares through a depository institution that is an ACH member. This purchase option can be established by completing the appropriate sections of the New Account Form.
You may purchase Shares as retirement investments (such as qualified plans and IRAs or transfer or rollover of assets). Call your investment professional or the Fund for information on retirement investments. We suggest that you discuss retirement investments with your tax adviser. You may be subject to an annual IRA account fee.
You should redeem Shares:
Submit your redemption request to your investment professional by the end of regular trading on the NYSE (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time). Investment professionals are responsible for promptly submitting redemption requests and providing proper written redemption instructions as outlined below.
You may redeem Shares by calling the Fund at 1-800-341-7400 once you have completed the appropriate authorization form for telephone transactions.
If you call before 3:00 p.m. (Eastern time), your redemption will be wired to you the same day. You will not receive that day's dividend.
If you call after 3:00 p.m. (Eastern time), your redemption will be wired to you the following business day. You will receive that day's dividend. Under limited circumstances, arrangements may be made with the Distributor for same-day payment of redemption proceeds, without that day's dividend, for redemption requests received before 2:00 p.m. (Eastern time).
You may redeem Shares by mailing a written request to the Fund.
Your redemption request will be processed on the day the Fund receives your written request in proper form. Dividends are paid up to and including the day that a redemption request is processed.
Send requests by mail to:
Federated Shareholder Services Company
P.O. Box 8600
Boston, MA 02266-8600
Send requests by private courier or overnight delivery service to:
Federated Shareholder Services Company
1099 Hingham Street
Rockland, MA 02370-3317
All requests must include:
Call your investment professional or the Fund if you need special instructions.
Signatures must be guaranteed if:
A signature guarantee is designed to protect your account from fraud. Obtain a signature guarantee from a bank or trust company, savings association, credit union or broker, dealer, or securities exchange member. A notary public cannot provide a signature guarantee.
Your redemption proceeds will be mailed by check to your address of record. The following payment options are available if you complete the appropriate section of the New Account Form or an Account Service Options Form. These payment options require a signature guarantee if they were not established when the account was opened:
Although the Fund intends to pay Share redemptions in cash, it reserves the right to pay the redemption price in whole or in part by a distribution of the Fund's portfolio securities.
Redemption proceeds normally are wired or mailed within one business day after receiving a request in proper form. Payment may be delayed up to seven days:
You will not accrue interest or dividends on uncashed checks from the Fund if those checks are undeliverable and returned to the Fund.
In the absence of your specific instructions, 10% of the value of your redemption from a retirement account in the Fund may be withheld for taxes. This withholding only applies to certain types of retirement accounts.
You may automatically redeem Shares in a minimum amount of $100 on a regular basis. Complete the appropriate section of the New Account Form or an Account Service Options Form or contact your investment professional or the Fund. Your account value must meet the minimum initial investment amount at the time the program is established. This program may reduce, and eventually deplete, your account. Payments should not be considered yield or income.
You may request checks to redeem your Fund Shares. Your account will continue to receive the daily dividend declared on the Shares being redeemed until the check is presented for payment.
You may request a debit card account that allows you to redeem Shares. There is an annual fee for this service that the Fund will automatically deduct from your account.
The Fund will record your telephone instructions. If the Fund does not follow reasonable procedures, it may be liable for losses due to unauthorized or fraudulent telephone instructions.
The Fund no longer issues share certificates. If you are redeeming Shares represented by certificates previously issued by the Fund, you must return the certificates with your written redemption request. For your protection, send your certificates by registered or certified mail, but do not endorse them.
You will receive periodic statements reporting all account activity, including systematic transactions, dividends and capital gains paid.
The Fund declares any dividends daily and pays them monthly to shareholders. If you purchase Shares by wire, you begin earning dividends on the day your wire is received. If you purchase Shares by check, you begin earning dividends on the business day after the Fund receives your check. In either case, you earn dividends through the day your redemption request is received.
The Fund does not expect to realize any capital gains or losses. If capital gains or losses were to occur, they could result in an increase or decrease in dividends. The Fund pays any capital gains at least annually. Your dividends and capital gains distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional Shares without a sales charge, unless you elect cash payments.
Due to the high cost of maintaining accounts with low balances, non-retirement accounts may be closed if redemptions cause the account balance to fall below the minimum initial investment amount. Before an account is closed, you will be notified and allowed 30 days to purchase additional Shares to meet the minimum.
The Fund sends an annual statement of your account activity to assist you in completing your federal, state and local tax returns. Fund distributions of dividends and capital gains are taxable to you whether paid in cash or reinvested in the Fund. Dividends are taxable as ordinary income; capital gains are taxable at different rates depending upon the length of time the Fund holds its assets.
Fund distributions are expected to be primarily dividends. Redemptions are taxable sales. Please consult your tax adviser regarding your federal, state and local tax liability.
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The Board of Directors governs the Fund. The Board selects and oversees the Adviser, Federated Investment Management Company. The Adviser manages the Fund's assets, including buying and selling portfolio securities. The Adviser's address is Federated Investors Tower, 1001 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779.
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The Adviser and other subsidiaries of Federated advise approximately 176 mutual funds and separate accounts, which totaled approximately $125 billion in assets as of December 31, 1999. Federated was established in 1955 and is one of the largest mutual fund investment managers in the United States with approximately 1,900 employees. More than 4,000 investment professionals make Federated Funds available to their customers.
The Adviser receives an annual investment advisory fee of 0.50% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The Adviser may voluntarily waive a portion of its fee or reimburse the Fund for certain operating expenses.
The Financial Highlights will help you understand the Fund's financial performance for its past five fiscal years. Some of the information is presented on a per share basis. Total returns represent the rate an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of any dividends and capital gains.
This information has been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, whose report, along with the Fund's audited financial statements, is included in the Annual Report.
(FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD)
|
Year Ended May 31 |
|
2000 |
|
|
1999 |
|
|
1998 |
|
|
1997 |
|
|
1996 |
|
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period |
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
Income From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income |
|
0.05 |
|
|
0.04 |
|
|
0.05 |
|
|
0.04 |
|
|
0.05 |
|
|
Less Distributions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from net investment income |
|
(0.05 |
) |
|
(0.04 |
) |
|
(0.05 |
) |
|
(0.04 |
) |
|
(0.05 |
) |
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Net Asset Value, End of Period |
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Total Return1 |
|
4.65 |
% |
|
4.30 |
% |
|
4.73 |
% |
|
4.54 |
% |
|
4.85 |
% |
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios to Average Net Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Expenses |
|
1.01 |
% |
|
1.00 |
% |
|
1.00 |
% |
|
0.99 |
% |
|
0.99 |
% |
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Net investment income |
|
4.54 |
% |
|
4.22 |
% |
|
4.62 |
% |
|
4.45 |
% |
|
4.75 |
% |
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Expense waiver/reimbursement2 |
|
0.10 |
% |
|
0.12 |
% |
|
0.09 |
% |
|
0.10 |
% |
|
0.30 |
% |
|
|
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|
Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
|
$582,519 |
|
|
$649,081 |
|
|
$557,184 |
|
|
$530,367 |
|
|
$448,129 |
|
|
|
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1 Based on NAV, which does not reflect the sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.
2 This voluntary expense decrease is reflected in both the expense and the net investment income ratios shown above.
Further information about the Fund's performance is contained in the Fund's Annual Report, dated May 31, 2000, which can be obtained free of charge.
Federated
World-Class Investment Manager
PROSPECTUS
A Portfolio of Cash Trust Series, Inc.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
A Statement of Additional Information (SAI) dated September 30, 2000, is incorporated by reference into this prospectus. Additional information about the Fund and its investments is contained in the Fund's SAI and Annual and Semi-Annual Reports to shareholders as they become available. The Annual Report discusses market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected the Fund's performance during its last fiscal year. To obtain the SAI, the Annual Report, the Semi-Annual Report and other information without charge, and make inquiries, call your investment professional or the Fund at 1-800-341-7400.
You can obtain information about the Fund (including the SAI) by writing to or visiting the Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. You may also access fund information from the EDGAR Database on the SEC's Internet site at http://www.sec.gov. You can purchase copies of this information by contacting the SEC by email at publicinfo@sec.gov or by writing to the SEC's Public Reference Section, Washington, DC 20549-0102. Call 1-202-942-8090 for information on the Public Reference Room's operations and copying fees.
Federated
Government Cash Series
Federated Investors Funds
5800
Corporate Drive
Pittsburgh, PA
15237-7000
1-800-341-7400
www.federatedinvestors.com
Federated
Securities Corp., Distributor
Investment Company Act File No. 811-5843
Cusip 147551204
9080103A (9/00)
Federated is a registered mark of Federated Investors, Inc. 2000 ©Federated Investors, Inc.
STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
GOVERNMENT CASH SERIES
A Portfolio of Cash Trust Series, Inc.
This Statement of Additional Information (SAI) is not a prospectus. Read this
SAI in conjunction with the prospectus for Government Cash Series (Fund), dated
September 30, 2000. This SAI incorporates by reference the Fund's Annual Report.
Obtain the prospectus or the Annual Report without charge by calling
1-800-341-7400.
september 30, 2000
CONTENTS
How is the Fund Organized?
Securities in Which the Fund Invests
How is the Fund Sold?
Subaccounting Services
Redemption in Kind
Account and Share Information
Tax Information
Who Manages and Provides Services to the Fund?
How Does the Fund Measure Performance?
Who is Federated Investors, Inc.?
Financial Information
Addresses
CUSIP 147551204
9080103B (9/00)
HOW IS THE FUND ORGANIZED?
The Fund is a diversified portfolio of Cash Trust Series, Inc. (Corporation).
The Corporation, an open-end, management investment company, was originally
organized as a Massachusetts business trust under the laws of the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts on May 16, 1989. It was reorganized under the laws of the State
of Maryland on February 1, 1993. The Corporation may offer separate series of
shares representing interests in separate portfolios of securities.
The Fund's investment adviser is Federated Investment Management Company
(Adviser).
SECURITIES IN WHICH THE FUND INVESTS
The Fund's principal securities are described in its prospectus. Additional
securities, and further information regarding the principal securities, are
outlined below. In pursuing its investment strategy, the Fund may invest in such
securities for any purpose that is consistent with its investment objective.
SECURITIES DESCRIPTIONS AND TECHNIQUES
FIXED INCOME SECURITIES
Fixed income securities pay interest, dividends or distributions at a specified
rate. The rate may be a fixed percentage of the principal or adjusted
periodically. In addition, the issuer of a fixed income security must repay the
principal amount of the security, normally within a specified time. Fixed income
securities provide more regular income than equity securities. However, the
returns on fixed income securities are limited and normally do not increase with
the issuer's earnings. This limits the potential appreciation of fixed income
securities as compared to equity securities.
A security's yield measures the annual income earned on a security as a
percentage of its price. A security's yield will increase or decrease depending
upon whether it costs less (a discount) or more (a premium) than the principal
amount. If the issuer may redeem the security before its scheduled maturity, the
price and yield on a discount or premium security may change based upon the
probability of an early redemption. Securities with higher risks generally have
higher yields.
The following describes the types of fixed income securities in which the Fund
may invest.
TREASURY SECURITIES
Treasury securities are direct obligations of the federal government of the
United States. Treasury securities are generally regarded as having the lowest
credit risks.
AGENCY SECURITIES
Agency securities are issued or guaranteed by a federal agency or other
government sponsored entity acting under federal authority (a GSE). The United
States supports some GSEs with its full faith and credit. Other GSEs receive
support through federal subsidies, loans or other benefits. A few GSEs have no
explicit financial support, but are regarded as having implied support because
the federal government sponsors their activities. Agency securities are
generally regarded as having low credit risks, but not as low as treasury
securities.
ZERO COUPON SECURITIES
Zero coupon securities do not pay interest or principal until final maturity
unlike debt securities that provide periodic payments of interest (referred to
as a coupon payment). Investors buy zero coupon securities at a price below the
amount payable at maturity. The difference between the purchase price and the
amount paid at maturity represents interest on the zero coupon security.
Investors must wait until maturity to receive interest and principal, which
increases the interest rate and credit risks of a zero coupon security.
MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES
Mortgage backed securities represent interests in pools of mortgages. The
mortgages that comprise a pool normally have similar interest rates, maturities
and other terms. Mortgages may have fixed or adjustable interest rates.
Interests in pools of adjustable rate mortgages are known as ARMs.
Mortgage backed securities come in a variety of forms. Many have extremely
complicated terms. The simplest form of mortgage backed securities are
pass-through certificates. An issuer of pass-through certificates gathers
monthly payments from an underlying pool of mortgages. Then, the issuer deducts
its fees and expenses and passes the balance of the payments onto the
certificate holders once a month. Holders of pass-through certificates receive a
pro rata share of all payments and pre-payments from the underlying mortgages.
As a result, the holders assume all the prepayment risks of the underlying
mortgages.
INVESTING IN SECURITIES OF OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANIES
The Fund may invest its assets in securities of other investment companies,
including the securities of affiliated money market funds, as an efficient means
of carrying out its investment policies and managing its uninvested cash.
SPECIAL TRANSACTIONS
INTER-FUND BORROWING AND LENDING ARRANGEMENTS
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted an exemption that
permits the Fund and all other funds advised by subsidiaries of Federated
Investors, Inc. (Federated funds) to lend and borrow money for certain temporary
purposes directly to and from other Federated funds. Participation in this
inter-fund lending program is voluntary for both borrowing and lending funds,
and an inter-fund loan is only made if it benefits each participating fund.
Federated administers the program according to procedures approved by the Fund's
Board of Directors (Board), and the Board monitors the operation of the program.
Any inter-fund loan must comply with certain conditions set out in the
exemption, which are designed to assure fairness and protect all participating
funds.
For example, inter-fund lending is permitted only (a) to meet shareholder
redemption requests, and (b) to meet commitments arising from "failed" trades.
All inter-fund loans must be repaid in seven days or less. The Fund's
participation in this program must be consistent with its investment policies
and limitations, and must meet certain percentage tests. Inter-fund loans may be
made only when the rate of interest to be charged is more attractive to the
lending fund than market-competitive rates on overnight repurchase agreements
(the Repo Rate) AND more attractive to the borrowing fund than the rate of
interest that would be charged by an unaffiliated bank for short-term borrowings
(the Bank Loan Rate), as determined by the Board. The interest rate imposed on
inter-fund loans is the average of the Repo Rate and the Bank Loan Rate.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
Repurchase agreements are transactions in which the Fund buys a security from a
dealer or bank and agrees to sell the security back at a mutually agreed upon
time and price. The repurchase price exceeds the sale price, reflecting the
Fund's return on the transaction. This return is unrelated to the interest rate
on the underlying security. The Fund will enter into repurchase agreements only
with banks and other recognized financial institutions, such as securities
dealers, deemed creditworthy by the Adviser.
The Fund's custodian or subcustodian will take possession of the securities
subject to repurchase agreements. The Adviser or subcustodian will monitor the
value of the underlying security each day to ensure that the value of the
security always equals or exceeds the repurchase price.
Repurchase agreements are subject to credit risks.
REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
Reverse repurchase agreements are repurchase agreements in which the Fund is the
seller (rather than the buyer) of the securities, and agrees to repurchase them
at an agreed upon time and price. A reverse repurchase agreement may be viewed
as a type of borrowing by the Fund. Reverse repurchase agreements are subject to
credit risks. In addition, reverse repurchase agreements create leverage risks
because the Fund must repurchase the underlying security at a higher price,
regardless of the market value of the security at the time of repurchase.
DELAYED DELIVERY TRANSACTIONS
Delayed delivery transactions, including when issued transactions, are
arrangements in which the Fund buys securities for a set price, with payment and
delivery of the securities scheduled for a future time. During the period
between purchase and settlement, no payment is made by the Fund to the issuer
and no interest accrues to the Fund. The Fund records the transaction when it
agrees to buy the securities and reflects their value in determining the price
of its shares. Settlement dates may be a month or more after entering into these
transactions so that the market values of the securities bought may vary from
the purchase prices. Therefore, delayed delivery transactions create interest
rate risks for the Fund. Delayed delivery transactions also involve credit risks
in the event of a counterparty default.
SECURITIES LENDING
The Fund may lend portfolio securities to borrowers that the Adviser deems
creditworthy. In return, the Fund receives cash or liquid securities from the
borrower as collateral. The borrower must furnish additional collateral if the
market value of the loaned securities increases. Also, the borrower must pay the
Fund the equivalent of any dividends or interest received on the loaned
securities.
The Fund will reinvest cash collateral in securities that qualify as an
acceptable investment for the Fund. However, the Fund must pay interest to the
borrower for the use of cash collateral.
Loans are subject to termination at the option of the Fund or the borrower.
The Fund will not have the right to vote on securities while they are on loan,
but it will terminate a loan in anticipation of any important vote. The Fund may
pay administrative and custodial fees in connection with a loan and may pay a
negotiated portion of the interest earned on the cash collateral to a securities
lending agent or broker.
ASSET COVERAGE
In order to secure its obligations in connection with special transactions, the
Fund will either own the underlying assets or set aside readily marketable
securities with a value that equals or exceeds the Fund's obligations. Unless
the Fund has other readily marketable assets to set aside, it cannot trade
assets used to secure such obligations without terminating the special
transaction. This may cause the Fund to miss favorable trading opportunities or
to realize losses on special transactions.
INVESTMENT RISKS
There are many factors which may affect an investment in the Fund. The Fund's
principal risks are described in its prospectus. Additional risk factors are
outlined below.
CREDIT RISKS
Credit risk is the possibility that an issuer will default on a security by
failing to pay interest or principal when due. If an issuer defaults, the Fund
will lose money.
LEVERAGE RISKS
Leverage risk is created when an investment exposes the Fund to a level of risk
that exceeds the amount invested. Changes in the value of such an investment
magnify the Fund's risk of loss and potential for gain.
PREPAYMENT RISKS
Unlike traditional fixed income securities, which pay a fixed rate of interest
until maturity (when the entire principal amount is due) payments on mortgage
backed securities include both interest and a partial payment of principal.
Partial payment of principal may be comprised of scheduled principal payments as
well as unscheduled payments from the voluntary prepayment, refinancing, or
foreclosure of the underlying loans. These unscheduled prepayments of principal
create risks that can adversely affect a fund holding mortgage backed
securities.
For example, when interest rates decline, the values of mortgage backed
securities generally rise. However, when interest rates decline, unscheduled
prepayments can be expected to accelerate, and the Fund would be required to
reinvest the proceeds of the prepayments at the lower interest rates then
available. Unscheduled prepayments would also limit the potential for capital
appreciation on mortgage backed securities. Conversely, when interest rates
rise, the values of mortgage backed securities generally fall. Since rising
interest rates typically result in decreased prepayments, this could lengthen
the average lives of mortgage backed securities, and cause their value to
decline more than traditional fixed income securities.
FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The investment objective of the Fund is current income consistent with the
stability of principal and liquidity.
INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS
ISSUING SENIOR SECURITIES AND BORROWING MONEY
The Fund may borrow money, directly or indirectly, and issue senior
securities to the maximum extent permitted under the Investment Company Act of
1940 (1940 Act).
LENDING CASH OR SECURITIES
The Fund may not make loans, provided that this restriction does not prevent the
Fund from purchasing debt obligations, entering into repurchase agreements,
lending its assets to broker/dealers or institutional investors and investing in
loans, including assignments and participation interests.
INVESTING IN COMMODITIES
The Fund may not purchase or sell physical commodities, provided that the Fund
may purchase securities of companies that deal in commodities.
INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE
The Fund may not purchase or sell real estate, provided that this restriction
does not prevent the Fund from investing in issuers which invest, deal, or
otherwise engage in transactions in real estate or interests therein, or
investing in securities that are secured by real estate or interests therein.
The Fund may exercise its rights under agreements relating to such securities,
including the right to enforce security interests and to hold real estate
acquired by reason of such enforcement until that real estate can be liquidated
in an orderly manner.
UNDERWRITING
The Fund may not underwrite the securities of other issuers, except that the
Fund may engage in transactions involving the acquisition, disposition or resale
of its portfolio securities, under circumstances where it may be considered to
be an underwriter under the Securities Act of 1933.
CONCENTRATION OF INVESTMENTS
The Fund will not make investments that will result in the concentration of its
investments in the securities of issuers primarily engaged in the same industry.
Government securities, municipal securities and bank instruments will not be
deemed to constitute an industry.
DIVERSIFICATION OF INVESTMENTS
With respect to securities comprising 75% of the value of its total assets, the
Fund will not purchase securities of any one issuer (other than cash, cash
items, or securities issued or guaranteed by the government of the United States
or its agencies or instrumentalities and repurchase agreements collateralized by
such U.S. government securities; and securities of other investment companies)
if as a result more than 5% of the value of its total assets would be invested
in the securities of that issuer, or if it would own more than 10% of the
outstanding voting securities of that issuer.
THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS CANNOT BE CHANGED UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY THE BOARD AND
BY THE "VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF ITS OUTSTANDING VOTING SECURITIES," AS DEFINED BY
THE 1940 ACT. THE FOLLOWING LIMITATIONS, HOWEVER, MAY BE CHANGED BY THE BOARD
WITHOUT SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL. SHAREHOLDERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BEFORE ANY MATERIAL
CHANGE IN THESE LIMITATIONS BECOMES EFFECTIVE.
BUYING ON MARGIN
The Fund will not purchase securities on margin, provided that the Fund may
obtain short-term credits necessary for the clearance of purchases and sales of
securities.
PLEDGING ASSETS
The Fund will not mortgage, pledge, or hypothecate any of its assets, provided
that this shall not apply to the transfer of securities in connection with any
permissible borrowing or to collateral arrangements in connection with
permissible activities.
INVESTING IN ILLIQUID SECURITIES
The Fund will not purchase securities for which there is no readily available
market, or enter into repurchase agreements or purchase time deposits maturing
in more than seven days, if immediately after and as a result, the value of such
securities would exceed, in the aggregate, 10% of the Fund's net assets.
INVESTING IN RESTRICTED SECURITIES
The Fund may invest in securities subject to restrictions on resale under
federal securities laws.
For purposes of the diversification restriction, the Fund considers
certificates of deposit and demand and time deposits issued by a U.S. branch of
a domestic bank or savings association having capital, surplus, and undivided
profits in excess of $100,000,000 at the time of investment to be "cash items."
Except with respect to borrowing money, if a percentage limitation is adhered
to at the time of investment, a later increase or decrease in percentage
resulting from any change in value or net assets will not result in a violation
of such limitation.
In applying the Fund's concentration restriction: (a) utility companies
will be divided according to their services, for example, gas, gas transmission,
electric and telephone will each be considered a separate industry; (b)
financial service companies will be classified according to end users of their
services, for example, automobile finance, bank finance and diversified finance
will each be considered a separate industry; and (c) asset-backed securities
will be classified according to the underlying assets securing such securities.
To conform to the current view of the SEC staff that only domestic bank
instruments may be excluded from industry concentration limitations, the Fund
will not exclude foreign bank instruments from industry concentration tests as
long as the policy of the SEC remains in effect.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
The Fund may follow non-fundamental operational policies that are more
restrictive than its fundamental investment limitations, as set forth in the
prospectus and this SAI, in order to comply with applicable laws and
regulations, including the provisions of and regulations under the 1940 Act. In
particular, the Fund will comply with the various requirements of Rule 2a-7 (the
Rule), which regulates money market mutual funds. The Fund will determine the
effective maturity of its investments according to the Rule. The Fund may change
these operational policies to reflect changes in the laws and regulations
without the approval of its shareholders.
DETERMINING MARKET VALUE OF SECURITIES
The Board has decided that the best method for determining the value of
portfolio instruments is amortized cost. Under this method, portfolio
instruments are valued at the acquisition cost as adjusted for amortization of
premium or accumulation of discount rather than at current market value.
Accordingly, neither the amount of daily income nor the net asset value is
affected by any unrealized appreciation or depreciation of the portfolio. In
periods of declining interest rates, the indicated daily yield on shares of the
Fund computed by dividing the annualized daily income on the Fund's portfolio by
the net asset value computed as above may tend to be higher than a similar
computation made by using a method of valuation based upon market prices and
estimates. In periods of rising interest rates, the opposite may be true.
The Fund's use of the amortized cost method of valuing portfolio instruments
depends on its compliance with certain conditions in the Rule. Under the Rule,
the Board must establish procedures reasonably designed to stabilize the net
asset value per share, as computed for purposes of distribution and redemption,
at $1.00 per share, taking into account current market conditions and the Fund's
investment objective. The procedures include monitoring the relationship between
the amortized cost value per share and the net asset value per share based upon
available indications of market value. The Board will decide what, if any, steps
should be taken if there is a difference of more than 0.5 of 1% between the two
values. The Board will take any steps it considers appropriate (such as
redemption in kind or shortening the average portfolio maturity) to minimize any
material dilution or other unfair results arising from differences between the
two methods of determining net asset value.
HOW IS THE FUND SOLD?
Under the Distributor's Contract with the Fund, the Distributor (Federated Securities
Corp.) offers Shares on a continuous, best-efforts basis.
RULE 12B-1 PLAN
As a reimbursement-type plan, the Rule 12b-1 Plan is designed to pay the
Distributor (who may then pay investment professionals such as banks,
broker/dealers, trust departments of banks, and registered investment advisers)
for marketing activities (such as advertising, printing and distributing
prospectuses, and providing incentives to investment professionals) to promote
sales of Shares so that overall Fund assets are maintained or increased. This
helps the Fund achieve economies of scale, reduce per share expenses, and
provide cash for orderly portfolio management and Share redemptions. In
addition, the Fund's service providers that receive asset-based fees also
benefit from stable or increasing Fund assets.
The Fund reimburses the Distributor only for those payments made to investment
professionals up to the maximum Rule 12b-1 Plan fee. The Distributor may seek
reimbursement in following years for any unreimbursed expenses permitted under
the Plan. In no event will the Fund pay for any expenses of the Distributor that
exceed the maximum Rule 12b-1 Plan fee.
The maximum Rule 12b-1 Plan fee that can be paid in any one year may not be
sufficient to cover the marketing-related expenses the Distributor has incurred.
Therefore, it may take the Distributor a number of years to recoup these
expenses.
SHAREHOLDER SERVICES
The Fund may pay Federated Shareholder Services Company, a subsidiary of
Federated Investors, Inc. (Federated), for providing shareholder services and
maintaining shareholder accounts. Federated Shareholder Services Company may
select others to perform these services for their customers and may pay them
fees.
SUPPLEMENTAL PAYMENTS
Investment professionals (such as broker-dealers or banks) may be paid fees,
in significant amounts, out of the assets of the Distributor and/or Federated
Shareholder Services Company (these fees do not come out of Fund assets). The
Distributor and/or Federated Shareholder Services Company may be reimbursed by
the Adviser or its affiliates.
Investment professionals receive such fees for providing distribution-related
and/or shareholder services, such as advertising, providing incentives to their
sales personnel, sponsoring other activities intended to promote sales, and
maintaining shareholder accounts These payments may be based upon such factors
as the number or value of Shares the investment professional sells or may sell;
the value of client assets invested; and/or the type and nature of sales or
marketing support furnished by the investment professional.
SUBACCOUNTING SERVICES
Certain investment professionals may wish to use the transfer agent's
subaccounting system to minimize their internal recordkeeping requirements. The
transfer agent may charge a fee based on the level of subaccounting services
rendered. Investment professionals holding Shares in a fiduciary, agency,
custodial or similar capacity may charge or pass through subaccounting fees as
part of or in addition to normal trust or agency account fees. They may also
charge fees for other services that may be related to the ownership of Shares.
This information should, therefore, be read together with any agreement between
the customer and the investment professional about the services provided, the
fees charged for those services, and any restrictions and limitations imposed.
REDEMPTION IN KIND
Although the Fund intends to pay Share redemptions in cash, it reserves the
right, as described below, to pay the redemption price in whole or in part by a
distribution of the Fund's portfolio securities.
Because the Fund has elected to be governed by Rule 18f-1 under the 1940 Act,
the Fund is obligated to pay Share redemptions to any one shareholder in cash
only up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of the net assets represented by such
Share class during any 90-day period.
Any Share redemption payment greater than this amount will also be in cash
unless the Fund's Board determines that payment should be in kind. In such a
case, the Fund will pay all or a portion of the remainder of the redemption in
portfolio securities, valued in the same way as the Fund determines its NAV. The
portfolio securities will be selected in a manner that the Fund's Board deems
fair and equitable and, to the extent available, such securities will be readily
marketable.
Redemption in kind is not as liquid as a cash redemption. If redemption is made
in kind, shareholders receiving the portfolio securities and selling them before
their maturity could receive less than the redemption value of the securities
and could incur certain transaction costs.
ACCOUNT AND SHARE INFORMATION
VOTING RIGHTS
Each share of the Fund gives the shareholder one vote in Director elections and
other matters submitted to shareholders for vote.
All Shares of the Corporation have equal voting rights, except that in matters
affecting only a particular Fund or class, only Shares of that Fund or class are
entitled to vote.
Directors may be removed by the Board or by shareholders at a special meeting. A
special meeting of shareholders will be called by the Board upon the written
request of shareholders who own at least 10% of the Corporation's outstanding
shares of all series entitled to vote.
As of September 5, 2000, the following shareholders owned of record,
beneficially, or both, 5% or more of outstanding Shares:
Bank of America, Dallas, TX, owned approximately 66,592,039 Shares (10.85%);
Kirpet Co, Omaha, NE, owned approximately 60,322,139 Shares (9.83%); and Scott &
Stringfellow Inc., Richmond, VA, owned approximately 36,805,751 Shares
(6.00%).
TAX INFORMATION
FEDERAL INCOME TAX
The Fund intends to meet requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue
Code applicable to regulated investment companies. If these requirements are not
met, it will not receive special tax treatment and will pay federal income tax.
The Fund will be treated as a single, separate entity for federal income tax
purposes so that income earned and capital gains and losses realized by the
Corporation's other portfolios will be separate from those realized by the Fund.
WHO MANAGES AND PROVIDES SERVICES TO THE FUND?
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board is responsible for managing the Corporation's business affairs and
for exercising all the Corporation's powers except those reserved for the
shareholders. Information about each Board member is provided below and includes
each person's: name, address, birth date, present position(s) held with the
Corporation, principal occupations for the past five years and positions held
prior to the past five years, total compensation received as a Director from the
Corporation for its most recent fiscal year, and the total compensation received
from the Federated Fund Complex for the most recent calendar year. The
Corporation is comprised of four funds and the Federated Fund Complex is
comprised of 43 investment companies, whose investment advisers are affiliated
with the Fund's Adviser.
As of September 5, 2000, the Fund's Board and Officers as a group owned less
than 1% of the Fund's outstanding Shares.
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NAME TOTAL
BIRTH DATE AGGREGATE COMPENSATION
ADDRESS PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONS COMPENSATION FROM CORPORATION
POSITION WITH FOR PAST FIVE YEARS FROM FUND AND FUND COMPLEX
CORPORATION
JOHN F. DONAHUE*+# Chief Executive Officer and Director $0 $0 for the
Birth Date: July or Trustee of the Federated Fund Corporation
28, 1924 Complex; Chairman and Director, and 43 other
Federated Investors Federated Investors, Inc.; Chairman, investment
Tower Federated Investment Management companies in
1001 Liberty Avenue Company, Federated Global Investment the
Pittsburgh, PA Management Corp. and Passport Fund Complex
CHAIRMAN AND Research, Ltd. ; formerly: Trustee,
DIRECTOR Federated Investment Management
Company and Chairman and Director,
Federated Investment Counseling.
----------------------Director or Trustee of the Federated --------------------------------
THOMAS G. BIGLEY Fund Complex; Director, Member of $688.44 $116,760.63 for
Birth Date: Executive Committee, Children's the Corporation
February 3, 1934 Hospital of Pittsburgh; Director and and 43 other
15 Old Timber Trail Chairman of Audit Committee, Robroy investment
Pittsburgh, PA Industries, Inc. (coated steel companies in
DIRECTOR conduits/computer storage equipment); the
formerly: Senior Partner, Ernst & Fund Complex
Young LLP; Director, MED 3000 Group,
Inc. (physician practice management);
Director, Member of Executive
Committee, University of Pittsburgh.
----------------------Director or Trustee of the Federated --------------------------------
JOHN T. CONROY, JR. Fund Complex; Chairman of the Board, $720.17 $128,455.37 for
Birth Date: June Investment Properties Corporation; the Corporation
23, 1937 Partner or Trustee in private real and 43 other
Grubb & estate ventures in Southwest Florida; investment
Ellis/Investment formerly: President, Investment companies in
Properties Properties Corporation; Senior Vice the
Corporation President, John R. Wood and Fund Complex
3201 Tamiami Trail Associates, Inc., Realtors; President,
North Naples Property Management, Inc. and
Naples, FL Northgate Village Development
DIRECTOR Corporation.
----------------------Director or Trustee of the Federated --------------------------------
NICHOLAS P. Fund Complex; Director and Chairman of $688.44 $73,191.21 for
CONSTANTAKIS the Audit Committee, Michael Baker the Corporation
Birth Date: Corporation (engineering, and 37 other
September 3, 1939 construction, operations and technical investment
175 Woodshire Drive services); formerly: Partner, Andersen companies in
Pittsburgh, PA Worldwide SC. the
DIRECTOR Fund Complex
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JOHN F. CUNNINGHAM Director or Trustee of some of the $654.60 $93,190.48 for
Birth Date: March Federated Fund Complex; Chairman, the Corporation
5, 1943 President and Chief Executive Officer, and 37 other
353 El Brillo Way Cunningham & Co., Inc. (strategic investment
Palm Beach, FL business consulting); Trustee companies in
DIRECTOR Associate, Boston College; Director, the
Iperia Corp. Fund Complex
(communications/software); formerly:
Director, Redgate Communications and EMC Corporation
(computer storage systems).
Previous Positions: Chairman of the
Board and Chief Executive Officer,
Computer Consoles, Inc.; President and
Chief Operating Officer, Wang
Laboratories; Director, First National
Bank of Boston; Director, Apollo
Computer, Inc.
----------------------Director or Trustee of the Federated --------------------------------
LAWRENCE D. ELLIS, Fund Complex; Professor of Medicine, $654.60 $116,760.63 for
M.D.* University of Pittsburgh; Medical the Corporation
Birth Date: October Director, University of Pittsburgh and 43 other
11, 1932 Medical Center - Downtown; investment
3471 Fifth Avenue Hematologist, Oncologist and companies in
Suite 1111 Internist, University of Pittsburgh the
Pittsburgh, PA Medical Center; Member, National Board Fund Complex
DIRECTOR of Trustees, Leukemia Society of
America.
----------------------Director or Trustee of the Federated --------------------------------
PETER E. MADDEN Fund Complex; formerly: $686.33 $109,153.60 for
Birth Date: March Representative, Commonwealth of the Corporation
16, 1942 Massachusetts General Court; and 43 other
One Royal Palm Way President, State Street Bank and Trust investment
100 Royal Palm Way Company and State Street Corporation. companies in
Palm Beach, FL the
DIRECTOR Previous Positions: Director, VISA USA Fund Complex
and VISA International; Chairman and
Director, Massachusetts Bankers
Association; Director, Depository
Trust Corporation; Director, The
Boston Stock Exchange.
----------------------Director or Trustee of some of the --------------------------------
CHARLES F. Federated Fund Complex; Management $720.17 $102,573.91 for
MANSFIELD, JR. Consultant; formerly: Executive Vice the Corporation
Birth Date: April President, Legal and External and 40 other
10, 1945 Affairs, DVC Group, Inc. (formerly, investment
80 South Road Dugan Valva Contess, Inc.) (marketing, companies in
Westhampton Beach, communications, technology and the
NY DIRECTOR consulting). Fund Complex
Previous Positions: Chief Executive Officer, PBTC
International Bank; Partner, Arthur Young & Company (now
Ernst & Young LLP); Chief Financial Officer of Retail
Banking Sector, Chase Manhattan Bank; Senior Vice
President, HSBC Bank USA (formerly, Marine Midland Bank);
Vice President, Citibank; Assistant Professor of Banking
and Finance, Frank G. Zarb School of Business, Hofstra
University.
----------------------Director or Trustee of the Federated --------------------------------
JOHN E. MURRAY, Fund Complex; President, Law $686.33 $128,455.37 for
JR., J.D., S.J.D.# Professor, Duquesne University; the Corporation
Birth Date: Consulting Partner, Mollica & Murray; and 43 other
December 20, 1932 Director, Michael Baker Corp. investment
President, Duquesne (engineering, construction, operations companies in
University and technical services). the
Pittsburgh, PA Fund Complex
DIRECTOR Previous Positions: Dean and Professor
of Law, University of Pittsburgh
School of Law; Dean and Professor of
Law, Villanova University School of
Law.
----------------------Director or Trustee of the Federated --------------------------------
MARJORIE P. SMUTS Fund Complex; Public $654.60 $116,760.63 for
Birth Date: June Relations/Marketing/Conference the Corporation
21, 1935 Planning. and 43 other
4905 Bayard Street investment
Pittsburgh, PA Previous Positions: National companies in
DIRECTOR Spokesperson, Aluminum Company of the
America; television producer; business Fund Complex owner;
conference coordinator.
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JOHN S. WALSH Director or Trustee of some of the $654.60 $94,536.85 for
Birth Date: Federated Fund Complex; President and the Corporation
November 28, 1957 Director, Heat Wagon, Inc. and 39 other
2604 William Drive (manufacturer of construction investment
Valparaiso, IN temporary heaters); President and companies in
DIRECTOR Director, Manufacturers Products, Inc. the
(distributor of portable construction Fund Complex
heaters); President, Portable Heater
Parts, a division of Manufacturers
Products, Inc.; Director, Walsh &
Kelly, Inc. (heavy highway
contractor); formerly: Vice President,
Walsh & Kelly, Inc.
----------------------President or Executive Vice President --------------------------------
J. CHRISTOPHER of the Federated Fund Complex; $0 $0 for the
DONAHUE*+ Director or Trustee of some of the Corporation
Birth Date: April Funds in the Federated Fund Complex; and 30 other
11, 1949 President, Chief Executive Officer and investment
Federated Investors Director, Federated Investors, Inc.; companies in
Tower President, Chief Executive Officer and the
1001 Liberty Avenue Trustee, Federated Investment Fund Complex
Pittsburgh, PA Management Company; Trustee, Federated
EXECUTIVE VICE Investment Counseling; President,
PRESIDENT AND Chief Executive Officer and Director,
DIRECTOR Federated Global Investment Management
Corp.; President and Chief Executive
Officer, Passport Research, Ltd.;
Trustee, Federated Shareholder
Services Company; Director, Federated
Services Company; formerly: President,
Federated Investment Counseling.
----------------------President, Executive Vice President --------------------------------
EDWARD C. GONZALES and Treasurer of some of the Funds in $0 $0 for the
Birth Date: October the Federated Fund Complex; Vice Corporation
22, 1930 Chairman, Federated Investors, Inc.; and 42 other
Federated Investors Trustee, Federated Administrative investment
Tower Services; formerly: Trustee or companies in
1001 Liberty Avenue Director of some of the Funds in the the
Pittsburgh, PA Federated Fund Complex; CEO and Fund Complex
EXECUTIVE VICE Chairman, Federated Administrative
PRESIDENT Services; Vice President, Federated
Investment Management Company,
Federated Investment Counseling,
Federated Global Investment Management
Corp. and Passport Research, Ltd.;
Director and Executive Vice President,
Federated Securities Corp.; Director,
Federated Services Company; Trustee,
Federated Shareholder Services Company.
----------------------Executive Vice President and Secretary --------------------------------
JOHN W. MCGONIGLE of the Federated Fund Complex; $0 $0 for the
Birth Date: October Executive Vice President, Secretary Corporation
26, 1938 and Director, Federated Investors, and 43 other
Federated Investors Inc.; formerly: Trustee, Federated investment
Tower Investment Management Company and companies in
1001 Liberty Avenue Federated Investment Counseling; the
Pittsburgh, PA Director, Federated Global Investment Fund Complex
EXECUTIVE VICE Management Corp., Federated Services
PRESIDENT AND Company and Federated Securities Corp.
SECRETARY
----------------------Treasurer of the Federated Fund --------------------------------
RICHARD J. THOMAS Complex; Senior Vice President, $0 $0 for the
Birth Date: June Federated Administrative Services; Corporation
17, 1954 formerly: Vice President, Federated and 43 other
Federated Investors Administrative Services; held various investment
Tower management positions within Funds companies in
1001 Liberty Avenue Financial Services Division of the
Pittsburgh, PA Federated Investors, Inc. Fund Complex
TREASURER
----------------------President or Vice President of some of --------------------------------
RICHARD B. FISHER the Funds in the Federated Fund $0 $0 for the
Birth Date: May 17, Complex; Vice Chairman, Federated Corporation
1923 Investors, Inc.; Chairman, Federated and 41 other
Federated Investors Securities Corp.; formerly: Director investment
Tower or Trustee of some of the Funds in the companies in
1001 Liberty Avenue Federated Fund Complex,; Executive the
Pittsburgh, PA Vice President, Federated Investors, Fund Complex
PRESIDENT Inc. and Director and Chief Executive
Officer, Federated Securities Corp.
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----------------------Chief Investment Officer of this Fund --------------------------------
WILLIAM D. DAWSON, and various other Funds in the $0 $0 for the
III Federated Fund Complex; Executive Vice Corporation
Birth Date: March President, Federated Investment and 27 other
3, 1949 Counseling, Federated Global investment
Federated Investors Investment Management Corp., Federated companies in
Tower Investment Management Company and the
1001 Liberty Avenue Passport Research, Ltd.; Director, Fund Complex
Pittsburgh, PA Federated Global Investment Management
CHIEF INVESTMENT Corp. and Federated Investment
OFFICER Management Company; Registered
Representative, Federated Securities
Corp.; Portfolio Manager, Federated
Administrative Services; Vice
President, Federated Investors, Inc.;
formerly: Executive Vice President and
Senior Vice President, Federated
Investment Counseling Institutional
Portfolio Management Services
Division; Senior Vice President,
Federated Investment Management
Company and Passport Research, Ltd.
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DEBORAH A. Deborah A. Cunningham has been the $0 $0 for the
CUNNINGHAM Fund's Portfolio Manager since August Corporation
Birth Date: 1989. Ms. Cunningham joined Federated and 3 other
September 15, 1959 in 1981 and has been a Senior investment
Federated Investors Portfolio Manager and a Senior Vice companies in
Tower President of the Fund's Adviser since the
1001 Liberty Avenue 1997. Ms. Cunningham served as a Fund Complex
Pittsburgh, PA Portfolio Manager and a Vice President
VICE PRESIDENT of the Adviser from 1993 through 1996.
Ms. Cunningham is a Chartered
Financial Analyst and received her
M.B.A. in Finance from Robert Morris
College.
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MARY JO OCHSON Mary Jo Ochson is Vice President of $0 $0 for the
Birth Date: the Corporation. Ms. Ochson joined Corporation
September 12, 1953 Federated in 1982 and has been a and 4 other
Federated Investors Senior Portfolio Manager and a Senior investment
Tower Vice President of the Fund's Adviser companies in
1001 Liberty Avenue since 1996. From 1988 through 1995, the
Pittsburgh, PA Ms. Ochson served as a Portfolio Fund Complex
VICE PRESIDENT Manager and a Vice President of the
Fund's Adviser. Ms. Ochson is a
Chartered Financial Analyst and
received her M.B.A. in Finance from
the University of Pittsburgh.
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* AN ASTERISK DENOTES A DIRECTOR WHO IS DEEMED TO BE AN INTERESTED PERSON AS
DEFINED IN THE 1940 ACT. # A POUND SIGN DENOTES A MEMBER OF THE BOARD'S
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, WHICH HANDLES THE BOARD'S RESPONSIBILITIES BETWEEN ITS
MEETINGS.
+ MR. DONAHUE IS THE FATHER OF J. CHRISTOPHER DONAHUE, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND
DIRECTOR OF THE CORPORATION.
INVESTMENT ADVISER
The Adviser conducts investment research and makes investment decisions for the
Fund.
The Adviser is a wholly owned subsidiary of Federated.
The Adviser shall not be liable to the Corporation or any Fund shareholder for
any losses that may be sustained in the purchase, holding, or sale of any
security or for anything done or omitted by it, except acts or omissions
involving willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence, or reckless
disregard of the duties imposed upon it by its contract with the Corporation.
OTHER RELATED SERVICES
Affiliates of the Adviser may, from time to time, provide certain electronic
equipment and software to institutional customers in order to facilitate the
purchase of Fund Shares offered by the Distributor.
CODE OF ETHICS RESTRICTIONS ON PERSONAL TRADING
As required by SEC rules, the Fund, its Adviser, and its Distributor have
adopted codes of ethics. These codes govern securities trading activities of
investment personnel, Fund Directors, and certain other employees. Although they
do permit these people to trade in securities, including those that the Fund
could buy, they also contain significant safeguards designed to protect the Fund
and its shareholders from abuses in this area, such as requirements to obtain
prior approval for, and to report, particular transactions.
BROKERAGE TRANSACTIONS
When selecting brokers and dealers to handle the purchase and sale of portfolio
instruments, the Adviser looks for prompt execution of the order at a favorable
price. The Adviser will generally use those who are recognized dealers in
specific portfolio instruments, except when a better price and execution of the
order can be obtained elsewhere. In selecting among firms believed to meet these
criteria, the Adviser may give consideration to those firms which have sold or
are selling Shares of the Fund and other funds distributed by the Distributor
and its affiliates. The Adviser makes decisions on portfolio transactions and
selects brokers and dealers subject to review by the Fund's Board.
Investment decisions for the Fund are made independently from those of other
accounts managed by the Adviser. When the Fund and one or more of those accounts
invests in, or disposes of, the same security, available investments or
opportunities for sales will be allocated among the Fund and the account(s) in a
manner believed by the Adviser to be equitable. While the coordination and
ability to participate in volume transactions may benefit the Fund, it is
possible that this procedure could adversely impact the price paid or received
and/or the position obtained or disposed of by the Fund.
ADMINISTRATOR
Federated Services Company, a subsidiary of Federated, provides administrative
personnel and services (including certain legal and financial reporting
services) necessary to operate the Fund. Federated Services Company provides
these at the following annual rate of the average aggregate daily net assets of
all Federated Funds as specified below:
AVERAGE AGGREGATE DAILY
MAXIMUM NET ASSETS OF THE
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FEDERATED FUNDS
0.150 of 1% on the first $250 million
0.125 of 1% on the next $250 million
0.100 of 1% on the next $250 million
0.075 of 1% on assets in excess of
$750 million
The administrative fee received during any fiscal year shall be at least
$125,000 per portfolio. Federated Services Company may voluntarily waive a
portion of its fee and may reimburse the Fund for expenses.
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Federated Services Company also provides certain accounting and recordkeeping
services with respect to the Fund's portfolio investments for a fee based on
Fund assets plus out-of-pocket expenses.
CUSTODIAN
State Street Bank and Trust Company, Boston, Massachusetts, is custodian for the
securities and cash of the Fund.
TRANSFER AGENT AND DIVIDEND DISBURSING AGENT
Federated Services Company, through its registered transfer agent subsidiary,
Federated Shareholder Services Company, maintains all necessary shareholder
records. The Fund pays the transfer agent a fee based on the size, type and
number of accounts and transactions made by shareholders.
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
The independent public accountant for the Fund, Deloitte & Touche LLP, plans and
performs its audit so that it may provide an opinion as to whether the Fund's
financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement.
FEES PAID BY THE FUND FOR SERVICES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31
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2000 1999 1998
Advisory Fee Earned $3,115,695$3,072,343$2,817,822
Advisory Fee Reduction $596,054 $755,754 $485,748
Administrative Fee $469,552 $463,309 $425,199
Brokerage Commissions $0 $0 $0
12b-1 Fee $623,139
Shareholder Services Fee $1,557,848
HOW DOES THE FUND MEASURE PERFORMANCE?
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The Fund may advertise Share performance by using the SEC's standard method for
calculating performance applicable to all mutual funds. The SEC also permits
this standard performance information to be accompanied by non-standard
performance information.
The performance of Shares depends upon such variables as: portfolio quality;
average portfolio maturity; type and value of portfolio securities; changes in
interest rates; changes or differences in the Fund's or any class of Shares'
expenses; and various other factors.
Share performance fluctuates on a daily basis largely because net earnings
fluctuate daily. Both net earnings and offering price per Share are factors in
the computation of yield and total return.
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AND YIELD
Total returns are given for the one-year, five-year and ten-year periods ended
May 31, 2000.
Yield and Effective Yield are given for the 7-day period ended May 31, 2000.
7-DAY PERIOD 1 Year 5 Years 10
Years
Total Return 4.65% 4.61% 4.36%
Yield 5.41%
Effective Yield 5.55%
TOTAL RETURN
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Total return represents the change (expressed as a percentage) in the value of
Shares over a specific period of time, and includes the investment of income and
capital gains distributions.
The average annual total return for Shares is the average compounded rate of
return for a given period that would equate a $1,000 initial investment to the
ending redeemable value of that investment. The ending redeemable value is
computed by multiplying the number of Shares owned at the end of the period by
the NAV per Share at the end of the period. The number of Shares owned at the
end of the period is based on the number of Shares purchased at the beginning of
the period with $1,000, less any applicable sales charge, adjusted over the
period by any additional Shares, assuming the annual reinvestment of all
dividends and distributions.
YIELD AND EFFECTIVE YIELD
The yield of Shares is based upon the seven days ending on the day of the
calculation, called the "base period." This yield is calculated by: determining
the net change in the value of a hypothetical account with a balance of one
Share at the beginning of the base period, with the net change excluding capital
changes but including the value of any additional Shares purchased with
dividends earned from the original one Share and all dividends declared on the
original and any purchased Shares; dividing the net change in the account's
value by the value of the account at the beginning of the base period to
determine the base period return; and multiplying the base period return by
365/7. The effective yield is calculated by compounding the unannualized
base-period return by: adding one to the base-period return, raising the sum to
the 365/7th power; and subtracting one from the result. To the extent investment
professionals and broker/dealers charge fees in connection with services
provided in conjunction with an investment in Shares, the Share performance is
lower for shareholders paying those fees.
PERFORMANCE COMPARISONS
Advertising and sales literature may include:
o references to ratings, rankings, and financial publications and/or performance
comparisons of Shares to certain indices;
o charts, graphs and illustrations using the Fund's returns, or returns in
general, that demonstrate investment concepts such as tax-deferred
compounding, dollar-cost averaging and systematic investment;
o discussions of economic, financial and political developments and their impact
on the securities market, including the portfolio manager's views on how such
developments could impact the Fund; and
o information about the mutual fund industry from sources such as the Investment
Company Institute.
The Fund may compare its performance, or performance for the types of securities
in which it invests, to a variety of other investments, including federally
insured bank products such as bank savings accounts, certificates of deposit,
and Treasury bills.
The Fund may quote information from reliable sources regarding individual
countries and regions, world stock exchanges, and economic and demographic
statistics.
You may use financial publications and/or indices to obtain a more complete view
of Share performance. When comparing performance, you should consider all
relevant factors such as the composition of the index used, prevailing market
conditions, portfolio compositions of other funds, and methods used to value
portfolio securities and compute offering price. The financial publications
and/or indices which the Fund uses in advertising may include:
LIPPER ANALYTICAL SERVICES, INC.
Lipper Analytical Services, Inc. ranks funds in various fund categories based on
total return, which assumes the reinvestment of all income dividends and capital
gains distributions, if any.
IBC/DONOGHUE'S MONEY FUND REPORT
IBC/Donoghue's Money Fund Report publishes annualized yields of money market
funds weekly. Donoghue's MONEY MARKET INSIGHT publication reports monthly and
12-month-to-date investment results for the same money funds.
MONEY
MONEY, a monthly magazine, regularly ranks money market funds in various
categories based on the latest available seven-day effective yield.
WHO IS FEDERATED INVESTORS, INC.?
Federated is dedicated to meeting investor needs by making structured,
straightforward and consistent investment decisions. Federated investment
products have a history of competitive performance and have gained the
confidence of thousands of financial institutions and individual investors.
Federated's disciplined investment selection process is rooted in sound
methodologies backed by fundamental and technical research. At Federated,
success in investment management does not depend solely on the skill of a single
portfolio manager. It is a fusion of individual talents and state-of-the-art
industry tools and resources. Federated's investment process involves teams of
portfolio managers and analysts, and investment decisions are executed by
traders who are dedicated to specific market sectors and who handle trillions of
dollars in annual trading volume.
FEDERATED FUNDS OVERVIEW
MUNICIPAL FUNDS
In the municipal sector, as of December 31, 1999, Federated managed 12 bond
funds with approximately $2.0 billion in assets and 24 money market funds with
approximately $13.1 billion in total assets. In 1976, Federated introduced one
of the first municipal bond mutual funds in the industry and is now one of the
largest institutional buyers of municipal securities. The Funds may quote
statistics from organizations including The Tax Foundation and the National
Taxpayers Union regarding the tax obligations of Americans.
EQUITY FUNDS
In the equity sector, Federated has more than 29 years' experience. As of
December 31, 1999, Federated managed 53 equity funds totaling approximately
$18.3 billion in assets across growth, value, equity income, international,
index and sector (i.e. utility) styles. Federated's value-oriented management
style combines quantitative and qualitative analysis and features a structured,
computer-assisted composite modeling system that was developed in the 1970s.
CORPORATE BOND FUNDS
In the corporate bond sector, as of December 31, 1999, Federated managed 13
money market funds and 29 bond funds with assets approximating $35.7 billion and
$7.7 billion, respectively. Federated's corporate bond decision making--based on
intensive, diligent credit analysis--is backed by over 27 years of experience in
the corporate bond sector. In 1972, Federated introduced one of the first
high-yield bond funds in the industry. In 1983, Federated was one of the first
fund managers to participate in the asset backed securities market, a market
totaling more than $209 billion.
GOVERNMENT FUNDS
In the government sector, as of December 31, 1999, Federated managed 9 mortgage
backed, 11 government/agency and 16 government money market mutual funds, with
assets approximating $4.7 billion, $1.6 billion and $34.1 billion, respectively.
Federated trades approximately $450 million in U.S. government and mortgage
backed securities daily and places approximately $25 billion in repurchase
agreements each day. Federated introduced the first U.S. government fund to
invest in U.S. government bond securities in 1969. Federated has been a major
force in the short- and intermediate-term government markets since 1982 and
currently manages approximately $43.8 billion in government funds within these
maturity ranges.
MONEY MARKET FUNDS
In the money market sector, Federated gained prominence in the mutual fund
industry in 1974 with the creation of the first institutional money market fund.
Simultaneously, the company pioneered the use of the amortized cost method of
accounting for valuing shares of money market funds, a principal means used by
money managers today to value money market fund shares. Other innovations
include the first institutional tax-free money market fund. As of December 31,
1999, Federated managed more than $83.0 billion in assets across 54 money market
funds, including 16 government, 13 prime, 24 municipal and 1 euro-denominated
with assets approximating $34.1 billion, $35.7 billion, $13.1 billion and $115
million, respectively.
The Chief Investment Officers responsible for oversight of the various investment
sectors within Federated are: U.S. equity and high yield - J. Thomas Madden; U.S.
fixed income -William D. Dawson, III; and global equities and fixed income - Henry A.
Frantzen. The Chief Investment Officers are Executive Vice Presidents of the
Federated advisory companies.
MUTUAL FUND MARKET
Thirty-seven percent of American households are pursuing their financial goals
through mutual funds. These investors, as well as businesses and institutions,
have entrusted over $5 trillion to the more than 7,300 funds available,
according to the Investment Company Institute.
FEDERATED CLIENTS OVERVIEW
Federated distributes mutual funds through its subsidiaries for a variety of
investment purposes. Specific markets include:
INSTITUTIONAL CLIENTS
Federated meets the needs of approximately 1,160 institutional clients
nationwide by managing and servicing separate accounts and mutual funds for a
variety of purposes, including defined benefit and defined contribution
programs, cash management, and asset/liability management. Institutional clients
include corporations, pension funds, tax exempt entities,
foundations/endowments, insurance companies, and investment and financial
advisers. The marketing effort to these institutional clients is headed by John
B. Fisher, President, Institutional Sales Division, Federated Securities
Corp.
BANK MARKETING
Other institutional clients include more than 1,600 banks and trust
organizations. Virtually all of the trust divisions of the top 100 bank holding
companies use Federated Funds in their clients' portfolios. The marketing effort
to trust clients is headed by Timothy C. Pillion, Senior Vice President, Bank
Marketing & Sales.
BROKER/DEALERS AND BANK BROKER/DEALER SUBSIDIARIES
Federated Funds are available to consumers through major brokerage firms
nationwide--we have over 2,200 broker/dealer and bank broker/dealer
relationships across the country--supported by more wholesalers than any other
mutual fund distributor. Federated's service to financial professionals and
institutions has earned it high ratings in several surveys performed by DALBAR,
Inc. DALBAR is recognized as the industry benchmark for service quality
measurement. The marketing effort to these firms is headed by James F. Getz,
President, Broker/Dealer Sales Division, Federated Securities Corp.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The Financial Statements for the Fund for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2000
are incorporated herein by reference to the Annual Report to Shareholders of
Government Cash Series dated May 31, 2000.
ADDRESSES
GOVERNMENT CASH SERIES
Federated Investors Funds
5800 Corporate Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15237-7000
DISTRIBUTOR
Federated Securities Corp.
Federated Investors Tower
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
INVESTMENT ADVISER
Federated Investment Management Company
Federated Investors Tower
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
CUSTODIAN
State Street Bank and Trust Company
P.O. Box 8600
Boston, MA 02266-8600
TRANSFER AGENT AND DIVIDEND DISBURSING AGENT
Federated Shareholder Services Company
P.O. Box 8600
Boston, MA 02266-8600
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Deloitte & Touche LLP
200 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02116
PROSPECTUS
A Portfolio of Cash Trust Series, Inc.
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A money market mutual fund seeking to provide current income exempt from federal regular income tax consistent with stability of principal by investing in a portfolio of short-term, high-quality tax exempt securities.
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As with all mutual funds, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not approved or disapproved these securities or passed upon the adequacy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
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NOT FDIC INSURED
MAY LOSE VALUE
NO BANK GUARANTEESEPTEMBER 30,
2000
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Risk/Return Summary 1
What are the Fund's Fees and Expenses? 3
What are the Fund's Investment Strategies? 4
What are the Principal Securities in Which the
Fund Invests? 4
What are the Specific Risks of Investing in the Fund? 5
What Do Shares Cost? 6
How is the Fund Sold? 6
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How to Purchase Shares 7
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How to Redeem Shares 8
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Account and Share Information 10
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Who Manages the Fund? 11
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Financial Information 11
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The Fund is a money market fund that seeks to maintain a stable net asset value (NAV) of $1.00 per Share. The Fund's investment objective is current income exempt from federal regular income tax consistent with stability of principal. While there is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective, it endeavors to do so by following the strategies and policies described in this prospectus.
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The Fund invests in a portfolio of short-term, high quality tax exempt securities. At least 80% of the Fund's annual interest income will be exempt from federal regular income tax. Interest from the Fund's investments may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax for individuals and corporations (AMT). The Fund will have a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of 90 days or less.
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All mutual funds take investment risks. Therefore, even though the Fund is a money market fund that seeks to maintain a stable NAV, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund. The Shares offered by this prospectus are not deposits or obligations of any bank, are not endorsed or guaranteed by any bank and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board or any other government agency.
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Historically, the Fund has maintained a constant $1.00 NAV per Share. The bar chart shows the variability of the Fund's total returns on a calendar year-end basis.
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The Fund's Shares are sold without a sales charge (load). The total returns displayed above are based upon NAV.
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The Fund's total return for the six-month period from January 1, 2000 to June 30, 2000 was 1.63%.
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Within the periods shown in the Chart, the Fund's highest quarterly return was 1.43% (quarter ended June 30, 1990). Its lowest quarterly return was 0.41% (quarter ended March 31, 1994).
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The following table represents the Fund's Average Annual Total Returns for the calendar periods ended December 31, 1999.
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Fund |
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1 Year |
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5 Years |
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The Fund's 7-Day Net Yield as of December 31, 1999 was 3.76%. You may call the Fund at 1-800-341-7400 for the current 7-Day Net Yield.
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Past performance is no guarantee of future results. This information provides you with historical performance information so that you can analyze whether the Fund's investment risks are balanced by its potential returns.
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This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold Shares of the Fund.
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Shareholder Fees |
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Fees Paid Directly From Your Investment |
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Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price) |
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None |
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Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of original purchase
price or redemption proceeds, |
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None |
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Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (and other
Distributions) |
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None |
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Redemption Fee (as a percentage of amount redeemed, if applicable) |
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None |
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Exchange Fee |
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None |
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Annual Fund Operating Expenses (Before Waiver and Reduction)1 |
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Expenses That are Deducted From Fund Assets (as a percentage of average net assets) |
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Management Fee2 |
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0.50% |
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Distribution (12b-1) Fee3 |
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0.35% |
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Shareholder Services Fee |
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0.25% |
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Other Expenses |
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0.24% |
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Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses |
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1.34% |
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1 Although not contractually obligated to do so, the adviser waived certain amounts and the distributor elected not to accrue a portion of the distribution (12b-1) fee. These are shown below along with the net expenses the Fund actually paid for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2000. |
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Total Waiver and Reduction of Fund Expenses |
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0.32% |
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Total Actual Annual Fund Operating Expenses (after waiver and reduction) |
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1.02% |
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2 The adviser voluntarily waived a portion of the management fee. The adviser can terminate this voluntary waiver at any time. The management fee paid by the Fund (after the voluntary waiver) was 0.43% for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2000. |
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3 The distributor voluntarily elected not to accrue a portion of the distribution (12b-1) fee. The distributor can terminate this voluntary reduction at any time. The distribution (12b-1) fee paid by the Fund (after the voluntary reduction) was 0.10% for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2000. |
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This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.
The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses are before the waiver and reduction as shown in the table and remain the same. Although your actual costs and returns may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
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1 Year |
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136 |
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3 Years |
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$ |
425 |
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5 Years |
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$ |
734 |
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10 Years |
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1,613 |
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The Fund invests in a portfolio of high-quality tax exempt securities maturing in 397 days or less. At least 80% of the Fund's annual interest income will be exempt from federal regular income tax. Interest from the Fund's investments may be subject to AMT. The Fund will have a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of 90 days or less. The Fund's investment adviser (Adviser) actively manages the Fund's portfolio, seeking to limit the credit risk taken by the Fund and to select investments with enhanced yields.
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The Adviser performs a fundamental credit analysis to develop an approved list of issuers and securities that meet the Adviser's standard for minimal credit risk. The Adviser monitors the credit risks of all portfolio securities on an ongoing basis by reviewing periodic financial data and ratings of nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSROs).
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The Adviser targets an average portfolio maturity based upon its interest rate outlook and the tax exempt securities available. The Adviser formulates its interest rate outlook by analyzing a variety of factors, such as current and expected U.S. economic growth; current and expected interest rates and inflation; and the Federal Reserve's monetary policy. The Adviser structures the portfolio by investing primarily in variable rate demand instruments and municipal notes. The Adviser generally shortens the portfolio's maturity when it expects interest rates to rise and extends the maturity when it expects interest rates to fall. This strategy seeks to enhance the returns from favorable interest rate changes and reduce the effect of unfavorable changes.
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The Fund may temporarily depart from its principal investment strategies by investing its assets in cash and securities subject to federal income tax. It may do this to minimize potential losses and maintain liquidity to meet shareholder redemptions during adverse market conditions. This may cause the Fund to receive and distribute taxable income to investors.
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Tax exempt securities are fixed income securities that pay interest that is not subject to federal income taxes. Fixed income securities pay interest, dividends or distributions at a specified rate. The rate may be fixed or adjusted periodically. The issuer must also repay the principal amount of the security, normally within a specified time.
Typically, states, counties, cities and other political subdivisions and authorities issue tax exempt securities. The market categorizes tax exempt securities by their source of repayment.
Variable rate demand instruments are tax exempt securities that require the issuer or a third party, such as a dealer or bank, to repurchase the security for its face value upon demand. The securities also pay interest at a variable rate intended to cause the securities to trade at their face value. The Fund treats demand instruments as short-term securities, because their variable interest rate adjusts in response to changes in market rates, even though their stated maturity may extend beyond 397 days.
Municipal notes are short-term tax exempt securities. Many municipalities issue such notes to fund their current operations before collecting taxes or other municipal revenues. Municipalities may also issue notes to fund capital projects prior to issuing long-term bonds. The issuers typically repay the notes at the end of their fiscal year, either with taxes, other revenues or proceeds from newly issued notes or bonds.
Credit enhancement consists of an arrangement in which a company agrees to pay amounts due on a fixed income security if the issuer defaults. In some cases the company providing credit enhancement makes all payments directly to the security holders and receives reimbursement from the issuer. Normally, the credit enhancer has greater financial resources and liquidity than the issuer. For this reason, the Adviser usually evaluates the credit risk of a fixed income security based solely upon its credit enhancement.
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The securities in which the Fund invests must be rated in one of the two highest short-term rating categories by one or more NRSROs or be of comparable quality to securities having such ratings.
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Credit risk is the possibility that an issuer will default on a security by failing to pay interest or principal when due. If an issuer defaults, the Fund will lose money. Money market funds try to minimize this risk by purchasing higher quality securities.
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Many fixed income securities receive credit ratings from NRSROs such as Standard & Poor's and Moody's Investor Services. These NRSROs assign ratings to securities by assessing the likelihood of issuer default. Lower credit ratings correspond to higher credit risk. If a security has not received a rating, the Fund must rely entirely on the Adviser's credit assessment.
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Prices of fixed income securities rise and fall in response to changes in the interest rate paid by similar securities. Generally, when interest rates rise, prices of fixed income securities fall. However, market factors, such as the demand for particular fixed income securities, may cause the price of certain fixed income securities to fall while the prices of other securities rise or remain unchanged.
Interest rate changes have a greater effect on the price of fixed income securities with longer maturities. Money market funds try to minimize this risk by purchasing short-term securities.
A substantial part of the Fund's portfolio may be comprised of securities credit enhanced by banks or companies with similar characteristics. As a result, the Fund will be more susceptible to any economic, business, political or other developments which generally affect these entities.
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You can purchase or redeem Shares any day the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is open. The Fund attempts to stabilize the NAV of its Shares at $1.00 by valuing the portfolio securities using the amortized cost method. The Fund cannot guarantee that its NAV will always remain at $1.00 per Share. The Fund does not charge a front-end sales charge. NAV is determined at 12:00 noon and 3:00 p.m. (Eastern time) and as of the end of regular trading (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) each day the NYSE is open.
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The required minimum initial investment for Fund Shares is $10,000. The required minimum subsequent investment amount is $500.
An institutional investor's minimum investment is calculated by combining all accounts it maintains with the Fund. Accounts established through investment professionals may be subject to a smaller minimum investment amount. Keep in mind that investment professionals may charge you fees for their services in connection with your Share transactions.
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The Fund's Distributor, Federated Securities Corp., markets the Shares described in this prospectus to customers of financial institutions such as banks, fiduciaries, custodians of public funds, investment advisers and broker-dealers, or to individuals, directly or through investment professionals. The Fund may not be a suitable investment for retirement plans.
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When the Distributor receives marketing fees, it may pay some or all of them to investment professionals. The Distributor and its affiliates may pay out of their assets other amounts (including items of material value) to investment professionals for marketing and servicing Shares. The Distributor is a subsidiary of Federated Investors, Inc. (Federated).
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The Fund has adopted a Rule 12b-1 Plan, which allows it to pay marketing fees to the Distributor and investment professionals for the sale, distribution and customer servicing of the Fund's Shares. Because these Shares pay marketing fees on an ongoing basis, your investment cost may be higher over time than other shares with different marketing fees.
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You may purchase Shares through an investment professional or directly from the Fund. The Fund reserves the right to reject any request to purchase Shares.
Investment professionals should send payments according to the instructions in the sections "By Wire" or "By Check."
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You will become the owner of Shares after the Fund receives your wire or your check. If your check does not clear, your purchase will be canceled and you could be liable for any losses or fees incurred by the Fund or Federated Shareholder Services Company, the Fund's transfer agent.
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An institution may establish an account and place an order by calling the Fund and will become a shareholder after the Fund receives the order.
Send your wire to:
State Street Bank and Trust Company
Boston, MA
Dollar Amount of Wire
ABA Number 011000028
Attention: EDGEWIRE
Wire Order Number, Dealer Number or Group Number
Nominee/Institution Name
Fund Name and Number and Account Number
You cannot purchase Shares by wire on holidays when wire transfers are restricted.
Make your check payable to The Federated Funds, note your account number on the check, and mail it to:
Federated Shareholder Services Company
P.O. Box 8600
Boston, MA 02266-8600
If you send your check by a private courier or overnight delivery service that requires a street address, mail it to:
Federated Shareholder Services Company
1099 Hingham Street
Rockland, MA 02370-3317
Payment should be made in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank. The Fund will not accept third-party checks (checks originally payable to someone other than you or The Federated Funds). Orders by mail are considered received when payment by check is converted into federal funds (normally the business day after the check is received) and Shares begin earning dividends the next day.
Once you have opened an account, you may automatically purchase additional Shares on a regular basis by completing the Systematic Investment Program (SIP) section of the New Account Form or by contacting the Fund or your investment professional. The minimum investment amount for SIPs is $50.
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Once you have opened an account, you may purchase additional Shares through a depository institution that is an ACH member. This purchase option can be established by completing the appropriate sections of the New Account Form.
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You should redeem Shares:
Submit your redemption request to your investment professional by the end of regular trading on the NYSE (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time). Investment professionals are responsible for promptly submitting redemption requests and providing proper written redemption instructions as outlined below.
You may redeem Shares by calling the Fund at 1-800-341-7400 once you have completed the appropriate authorization form for telephone transactions.
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If you call before 12:00 p.m. (Eastern time), your redemption will be wired to you the same day. You will not receive that day's dividend.
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If you call after 12:00 p.m. (Eastern time), your redemption will be wired to you the following business day. You will receive that day's dividend. Under limited circumstances, arrangements may be made with the Distributor for same-day payment of redemption proceeds, without that day's dividend, for redemption requests received before 2:00 p.m. (Eastern time).
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You may redeem Shares by mailing a written request to the Fund.
Your redemption request will be processed on the day the Fund receives your written request in proper form. Dividends are paid up to and including the day that a redemption request is processed.
Send requests by mail to:
Federated Shareholder Services Company
P.O. Box 8600
Boston, MA 02266-8600
Send requests by private courier or overnight delivery service to:
Federated Shareholder Services Company
1099 Hingham Street
Rockland, MA 02370-3317
All requests must include:
Call your investment professional or the Fund if you need special instructions.
Signatures must be guaranteed if:
A signature guarantee is designed to protect your account from fraud. Obtain a signature guarantee from a bank or trust company, savings association, credit union or broker, dealer, or securities exchange member. A notary public cannot provide a signature guarantee.
Your redemption proceeds will be mailed by check to your address of record. The following payment options are available if you complete the appropriate section of the New Account Form or an Account Service Options Form. These payment options require a signature guarantee if they were not established when the account was opened:
Although the Fund intends to pay Share redemptions in cash, it reserves the right to pay the redemption price in whole or in part by a distribution of the Fund's portfolio securities.
Redemption proceeds normally are wired or mailed within one business day after receiving a request in proper form. Payment may be delayed up to seven days:
You will not accrue interest or dividends on uncashed checks from the Fund if those checks are undeliverable and returned to the Fund.
You may automatically redeem Shares in a minimum amount of $100 on a regular basis. Complete the appropriate section of the New Account Form or an Account Service Options Form or contact your investment professional or the Fund. Your account value must meet the minimum initial investment amount at the time the program is established. This program may reduce, and eventually deplete, your account. Payments should not be considered yield or income.
You may request checks to redeem your Fund Shares. Your account will continue to receive the daily dividend declared on the Shares being redeemed until the check is presented for payment.
You may request a debit card account that allows you to redeem Shares. There is an annual fee for this service that the Fund will automatically deduct from your account.
The Fund will record your telephone instructions. If the Fund does not follow reasonable procedures, it may be liable for losses due to unauthorized or fraudulent telephone instructions.
The Fund no longer issues share certificates. If you are redeeming Shares represented by certificates previously issued by the Fund, you must return the certificates with your written redemption request. For your protection, send your certificates by registered or certified mail, but do not endorse them.
You will receive periodic statements reporting all account activity, including systematic transactions, dividends and capital gains paid.
The Fund declares any dividends daily and pays them monthly to shareholders. If you purchase Shares by wire, you begin earning dividends on the day your wire is received. If you purchase Shares by check, you begin earning dividends on the business day after the Fund receives your check. In either case, you earn dividends through the day your redemption request is received.
The Fund does not expect to realize any capital gains or losses. If capital gains or losses were to occur, they could result in an increase or decrease in dividends. The Fund pays any capital gains at least annually. Your dividends and capital gains distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional Shares without a sales charge, unless you elect cash payments.
Due to the high cost of maintaining accounts with low balances, accounts may be closed if redemptions cause the account balance to fall below the minimum initial investment amount. Before an account is closed, you will be notified and allowed 30 days to purchase additional Shares to meet the minimum.
The Fund sends an annual statement of your account activity to assist you in completing your federal, state and local tax returns. It is anticipated that Fund distributions will be primarily dividends that are exempt from federal income tax, although a portion of the Fund's dividends may not be exempt. Dividends may be subject to state and local taxes. Capital gains and non-exempt dividends are taxable whether paid in cash or reinvested in the Fund. Redemptions are taxable sales. Please consult your tax adviser regarding your federal, state and local tax liability.
The Board of Directors governs the Fund. The Board selects and oversees the Adviser, Federated Investment Management Company. The Adviser manages the Fund's assets, including buying and selling portfolio securities. The Adviser's address is Federated Investors Tower, 1001 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779.
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The Adviser and other subsidiaries of Federated advise approximately 176 mutual funds and separate accounts, which totaled approximately $125 billion in assets as of December 31, 1999. Federated was established in 1955 and is one of the largest mutual fund investment managers in the United States with approximately 1,900 employees. More than 4,000 investment professionals make Federated Funds available to their customers.
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The Adviser receives an annual investment advisory fee of 0.50% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The Adviser may voluntarily waive a portion of its fee or reimburse the Fund for certain operating expenses.
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The Financial Highlights will help you understand the Fund's financial performance for its past five fiscal years. Some of the information is presented on a per share basis. Total returns represent the rate an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of any dividends and capital gains.
This information has been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, whose report, along with the Fund's audited financial statements, is included in the Annual Report.
(FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD)
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Year Ended May 31 |
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2000 |
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1999 |
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1998 |
|
|
1997 |
|
|
1996 |
|
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period |
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
Income From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income |
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
Less Distributions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from net investment income |
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
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Net Asset Value, End of Period |
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
|
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|
Total Return1 |
|
2.92 |
% |
|
2.58 |
% |
|
2.90 |
% |
|
2.80 |
% |
|
3.04 |
% |
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|
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|
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|
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|
|
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Ratios to Average Net Assets: |
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Expenses |
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1.02 |
% |
|
1.01 |
% |
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1.01 |
% |
|
0.99 |
% |
|
0.99 |
% |
|
|
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Net investment income |
|
2.87 |
% |
|
2.57 |
% |
|
2.86 |
% |
|
2.75 |
% |
|
2.99 |
% |
|
|
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Expense waiver/reimbursement2 |
|
0.07 |
% |
|
0.12 |
% |
|
0.10 |
% |
|
0.09 |
% |
|
0.33 |
% |
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Supplemental Data: |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
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$430,365 |
|
|
$437,451 |
|
|
$647,813 |
|
|
$515,060 |
|
|
$478,605 |
|
|
|
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1 Based on NAV, which does not reflect the sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.
2 This voluntary expense decrease is reflected in both the expense and the net investment income ratios shown above.
Further information about the Fund's performance is contained in the Fund's Annual Report, dated May 31, 2000, which can be obtained free of charge.
Federated
World-Class Investment Manager
PROSPECTUS
A Portfolio of Cash Trust Series, Inc.
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
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A Statement of Additional Information (SAI) dated September 30, 2000, is incorporated by reference into this prospectus. Additional information about the Fund and its investments is contained in the Fund's SAI and Annual and Semi-Annual Reports to shareholders as they become available. The Annual Report discusses market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected the Fund's performance during its last fiscal year. To obtain the SAI, the Annual Report, the Semi-Annual Report and other information without charge, and make inquiries, call your investment professional or the Fund at 1-800-341-7400.
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You can obtain information about the Fund (including the SAI) by writing to or visiting the Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. You may also access fund information from the EDGAR Database on the SEC's Internet site at http://www.sec.gov. You can purchase copies of this information by contacting the SEC by email at publicinfo@sec.gov or by writing to the SEC's Public Reference Section, Washington, DC 20549-0102. Call 1-202-942-8090 for information on the Public Reference Room's operations and copying fees.
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Federated
Municipal Cash Series
Federated Investors Funds
5800
Corporate Drive
Pittsburgh, PA
15237-7000
1-800-341-7400
www.federatedinvestors.com
Federated
Securities Corp., Distributor
Investment Company Act File No. 811-5843
Cusip 147551303
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9080102A (9/00)
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Federated is a registered mark of Federated Investors, Inc. 2000 ©Federated Investors, Inc.
STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
MUNICIPAL CASH SERIES
A Portfolio of Cash Trust Series, Inc.
This Statement of Additional Information (SAI) is not a prospectus. Read this
SAI in conjunction with the prospectus for Municipal Cash Series (Fund), dated
September 30, 2000. This SAI incorporates by reference the Fund's Annual Report.
Obtain the prospectus or the Annual Report without charge by calling
1-800-341-7400.
september 30, 2000
CONTENTS
How is the Fund Organized? 1
Securities in Which the Fund Invests 1
How is the Fund Sold? 5
Subaccounting Services 5
Redemption in Kind 5
Account and Share Information 6
Tax Information 6
Who Manages and Provides Services to the Fund? 6
How Does the Fund Measure Performance? 10
Who is Federated Investors, Inc.? 12
Financial Information 13
Investment Ratings 13
Addresses 15
Cusip 147551303
9080102B (9/00)
HOW IS THE FUND ORGANIZED?
The Fund is a diversified portfolio of Cash Trust Series, Inc. (Corporation).
The Corporation, an open-end, management investment company, was originally
organized as a Massachusetts business trust under the laws of the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts on May 16, 1989. It was reorganized under the laws of the State
of Maryland on February 1, 1993. The Corporation may offer separate series of
shares representing interests in separate portfolios of securities.
The Fund's investment adviser is Federated Investment Management Company (Adviser).
SECURITIES IN WHICH THE FUND INVESTS
The Fund's principal securities are described in its prospectus. Additional
securities, and further information regarding the principal securities, are
outlined below. In pursuing its investment strategy, the Fund may invest in such
securities for any purpose that is consistent with its investment objective.
SECURITIES DESCRIPTIONS AND TECHNIQUES
FIXED INCOME SECURITIES
Fixed income securities pay interest, dividends or distributions at a specified
rate. The rate may be a fixed percentage of the principal or may be adjusted
periodically. In addition, the issuer of a fixed income security must repay the
principal amount of the security, normally within a specified time. Fixed income
securities provide more regular income than equity securities. However, the
returns on fixed income securities are limited and normally do not increase with
the issuer's earnings. This limits the potential appreciation of fixed income
securities as compared to equity securities.
A security's yield measures the annual income earned on a security as a
percentage of its price. A security's yield will increase or decrease depending
upon whether it costs less (a discount) or more (a premium) than the principal
amount. If the issuer may redeem the security before its scheduled maturity, the
price and yield on a discount or premium security may change based upon the
probability of an early redemption. Securities with higher risks generally have
higher yields.
The following describes the types of fixed income securities in which the
Fund may invest. TAX EXEMPT SECURITIES Tax exempt securities are fixed
income securities that pay interest that is not subject to regular federal
income taxes. Typically, states, counties, cities and other political
subdivisions and authorities issue tax exempt securities. The market categorizes
tax exempt securities by their source of repayment. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
General obligation bonds are supported by the issuer's power to exact property
or other taxes. The issuer must impose and collect taxes sufficient to pay
principal and interest on the bonds. However, the issuer's authority to impose
additional taxes may be limited by its charter or state law.
SPECIAL REVENUE BONDS
Special revenue bonds are payable solely from specific revenues received by the
issuer such as specific taxes, assessments, tolls, or fees. Bondholders may not
collect from the municipality's general taxes or revenues. For example, a
municipality may issue bonds to build a toll road, and pledge the tolls to repay
the bonds. Therefore, a shortfall in the tolls normally would result in a
default on the bonds.
PRIVATE ACTIVITY BONDS
Private activity bonds are special revenue bonds used to finance private
entities. For example, a municipality may issue bonds to finance a new factory
to improve its local economy. The municipality would lend the proceeds from its
bonds to the company using the factory, and the company would agree to make loan
payments sufficient to repay the bonds. The bonds would be payable solely from
the company's loan payments, not from any other revenues of the municipality.
Therefore, any default on the loan normally would result in a default on the
bonds.
The interest on many types of private activity bonds is subject to the federal
alternative minimum tax (AMT). The Fund may invest in bonds subject to AMT.
MUNICIPAL LEASES
Municipalities may enter into leases for equipment or facilities. In order to
comply with state public financing laws, these leases are typically subject to
annual appropriation. In other words, a municipality may end a lease, without
penalty, by not providing for the lease payments in its annual budget. After the
lease ends, the lessor can resell the equipment or facility but may lose money
on the sale. The Fund may invest in securities supported by individual leases or
pools of municipal leases. ZERO COUPON SECURITIES Zero coupon securities do not
pay interest or principal until final maturity unlike debt securities that
provide periodic payments of interest (referred to as a coupon payment).
Investors buy zero coupon securities at a price below the amount payable at
maturity. The difference between the purchase price and the amount paid at
maturity represents interest on the zero coupon security. Investors must wait
until maturity to receive interest and principal, which increases the interest
rate risks and credit risks of a zero coupon security.
CREDIT ENHANCEMENT
Common types of credit enhancement include guarantees, letters of credit, bond
insurance and surety bonds. Credit enhancement also includes arrangements where
securities or other liquid assets secure payment of a fixed income security. If
a default occurs, these assets may be sold and the proceeds paid to security's
holders. Either form of credit enhancement reduces credit risks by providing
another source of payment for a fixed income security.
INVESTING IN SECURITIES OF OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANIES
The Fund may invest its assets in securities of other investment companies,
including the securities of affiliated money market funds, as an efficient means
of carrying out its investment policies and managing its uninvested cash.
SPECIAL TRANSACTIONS
INTER-FUND BORROWING AND LENDING ARRANGEMENTS
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted an exemption that
permits the Fund and all other funds advised by subsidiaries of Federated
Investors, Inc. (Federated funds) to lend and borrow money for certain temporary
purposes directly to and from other Federated funds. Participation in this
inter-fund lending program is voluntary for both borrowing and lending funds,
and an inter-fund loan is only made if it benefits each participating fund.
Federated administers the program according to procedures approved by the Fund's
Board of Directors (Board), and the Board monitors the operation of the program.
Any inter-fund loan must comply with certain conditions set out in the
exemption, which are designed to assure fairness and protect all participating
funds.
For example, inter-fund lending is permitted only (a) to meet shareholder
redemption requests, and (b) to meet commitments arising from "failed" trades.
All inter-fund loans must be repaid in seven days or less. The Fund's
participation in this program must be consistent with its investment policies
and limitations, and must meet certain percentage tests. Inter-fund loans may be
made only when the rate of interest to be charged is more attractive to the
lending fund than market-competitive rates on overnight repurchase agreements
(the Repo Rate) AND more attractive to the borrowing fund than the rate of
interest that would be charged by an unaffiliated bank for short-term borrowings
(the Bank Loan Rate), as determined by the Board. The interest rate imposed on
inter-fund loans is the average of the Repo Rate and the Bank Loan Rate.
DELAYED DELIVERY TRANSACTIONS
Delayed delivery transactions, including when issued transactions, are
arrangements in which the Fund buys securities for a set price, with payment and
delivery of the securities scheduled for a future time. During the period
between purchase and settlement, no payment is made by the Fund to the issuer
and no interest accrues to the Fund. The Fund records the transaction when it
agrees to buy the securities and reflects their value in determining the price
of its shares. Settlement dates may be a month or more after entering into these
transactions so that the market values of the securities bought may vary from
the purchase prices. Therefore, delayed delivery transactions create interest
rate risks for the Fund. Delayed delivery transactions also involve credit risks
in the event of a counterparty default.
ASSET COVERAGE
In order to secure its obligations in connection with special transactions,
including delayed delivery transactions, the Fund will either own the underlying
assets or set aside readily marketable securities with a value that equals or
exceeds the Fund's obligations. Unless the Fund has other readily marketable
assets to set aside, it cannot trade assets used to secure such obligations
without terminating the special transaction. This may cause the Fund to miss
favorable trading opportunities or to realize losses on special
transactions.
TEMPORARY DEFENSIVE INVESTMENTS
The Fund may make temporary defensive investments in the following taxable
securities:
TREASURY SECURITIES
Treasury securities are direct obligations of the federal government of the
United States.
AGENCY SECURITIES
Agency securities are issued or guaranteed by a federal agency or other
government sponsored entity acting under federal authority (a GSE). The United
States supports some GSEs with its full faith and credit. Other GSEs receive
support through federal subsidies, loans or other benefits. A few GSEs have no
explicit financial support, but are regarded as having implied support because
the federal government sponsors their activities.
BANK INSTRUMENTS
Bank instruments are unsecured interest bearing deposits with banks. Bank
instruments include bank accounts, time deposits, certificates of deposit and
banker's acceptances.
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES
Corporate debt securities are fixed income securities issued by businesses.
Notes, bonds, debentures and commercial paper are the most prevalent types of
corporate debt securities.
COMMERCIAL PAPER
Commercial paper is an issuer's obligation with a maturity of less than nine
months. Companies typically issue commercial paper to pay for current
expenditures. Most issuers constantly reissue their commercial paper and use the
proceeds (or bank loans) to repay maturing paper. If the issuer cannot continue
to obtain liquidity in this fashion, its commercial paper may default.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
Repurchase agreements are transactions in which the Fund buys a security from a
dealer or bank and agrees to sell the security back at a mutually agreed upon
time and price. The repurchase price exceeds the sale price, reflecting the
Fund's return on the transaction. This return is unrelated to the interest rate
on the underlying security. The Fund will enter into repurchase agreements only
with banks and other recognized financial institutions, such as securities
dealers, deemed creditworthy by the Adviser.
The Fund's custodian or subcustodian will take possession of the securities
subject to repurchase agreements. The Adviser or subcustodian will monitor the
value of the underlying security each day to ensure that the value of the
security always equals or exceeds the repurchase price.
Repurchase agreements are subject to credit risks.
REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
Reverse repurchase agreements are repurchase agreements in which the Fund is the
seller (rather than the buyer) of the securities, and agrees to repurchase them
at an agreed upon time and price. A reverse repurchase agreement may be viewed
as a type of borrowing by the Fund. Reverse repurchase agreements are subject to
credit risks. In addition, reverse repurchase agreements create leverage risks
because the Fund must repurchase the underlying security at a higher price,
regardless of the market value of the security at the time of repurchase.
INVESTMENT RATINGS
The securities in which the Fund invests must be rated in one of the two
highest short-term rating categories by one or more nationally recognized
statistical rating organizations (NRSROs) or be of comparable quality to
securities having such ratings. An NRSRO's two highest rating categories are
determined without regard for sub-categories and gradations. For example,
securities rated SP-1+, SP-1, or SP-2 by Standard & Poor's (S&P), MIG-1 or MIG-2
by Moody's Investors Service (Moody's), or F-1+, F-1, or F-2 by Fitch Investors
Service, L.P. (Fitch) are all considered rated in one of the two highest
short-term rating categories. The Fund will follow applicable regulations in
determining whether a security rated by more than one NRSRO can be treated as
being in one of the two highest short-term rating categories; currently, such
securities must be rated by two NRSROs in one of their two highest rating
categories. See "Regulatory Compliance."
INVESTMENT RISKS
There are many factors which may affect an investment in the Fund. The Fund's
principal risks are described in its prospectus. Additional risk factors are
outlined below.
CREDIT RISKS
Credit risk includes the possibility that a party to a transaction involving the
Fund will fail to meet its obligations. This could cause the Fund to lose the
benefit of the transaction or prevent the Fund from selling or buying other
securities to implement its investment strategy.
LEVERAGE RISKS
Leverage risk is created when an investment exposes the Fund to a level of risk
that exceeds the amount invested. Changes in the value of such an investment
magnify the Fund's risk of loss and potential for gain.
TAX RISKS
In order to be tax-exempt, municipal securities must meet certain legal
requirements. Failure to meet such requirements may cause the interest received
and distributed by the Fund to shareholders to be taxable.
Changes or proposed changes in federal tax laws may cause the prices of
municipal securities to fall.
FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND POLICY
The investment objective of the Fund is to provide current income which is
exempt from federal regular income tax consistent with stability of principal.
The Fund will invest its assets so that at least 80% of its annual interest
income is exempt from federal regular income tax.
This investment objective and policy cannot be changed without shareholder
approval.
INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS
ISSUING SENIOR SECURITIES AND BORROWING MONEY
The Fund may borrow money, directly or indirectly, and issue senior
securities to the maximum extent permitted under the Investment Company Act of
1940 (1940 Act).
LENDING CASH OR SECURITIES
The Fund may not make loans, provided that this restriction does not prevent the
Fund from purchasing debt obligations, entering into repurchase agreements,
lending its assets to broker/dealers or institutional investors and investing in
loans, including assignments and participation interests.
INVESTING IN COMMODITIES
The Fund may not purchase or sell physical commodities, provided that the Fund
may purchase securities of companies that deal in commodities.
INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE
The Fund may not purchase or sell real estate, provided that this restriction
does not prevent the Fund from investing in issuers which invest, deal, or
otherwise engage in transactions in real estate or interests therein, or
investing in securities that are secured by real estate or interests therein.
The Fund may exercise its rights under agreements relating to such securities,
including the right to enforce security interests and to hold real estate
acquired by reason of such enforcement until that real estate can be liquidated
in an orderly manner.
UNDERWRITING
The Fund may not underwrite the securities of other issuers, except that the
Fund may engage in transactions involving the acquisition, disposition or resale
of its portfolio securities, under circumstances where it may be considered to
be an underwriter under the Securities Act of 1933.
CONCENTRATION OF INVESTMENTS
The Fund will not make investments that will result in the concentration of its
investments in the securities of issuers primarily engaged in the same industry.
Government securities, municipal securities and bank instruments will not be
deemed to constitute an industry.
THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS CANNOT BE CHANGED UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY THE BOARD AND
BY THE "VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF ITS OUTSTANDING VOTING SECURITIES," AS DEFINED BY
THE 1940 ACT. THE FOLLOWING LIMITATIONS, HOWEVER, MAY BE CHANGED BY THE BOARD
WITHOUT SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL. SHAREHOLDERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BEFORE ANY MATERIAL
CHANGE IN THESE LIMITATIONS BECOMES EFFECTIVE.
BUYING ON MARGIN
The Fund will not purchase securities on margin, provided that the Fund may
obtain short-term credits necessary for the clearance of purchases and sales of
securities.
PLEDGING ASSETS
The Fund will not mortgage, pledge or hypothecate any of its assets, provided
that this shall not apply to the transfer of securities in connection with any
permissible borrowing or to collateral arrangements in connection with
permissible activities.
INVESTING IN ILLIQUID SECURITIES
The Fund will not purchase securities for which there is no readily available
market, or enter into repurchase agreements or purchase time deposits maturing
in more than seven days, if immediately after and as a result, the value of such
securities would exceed, in the aggregate, 10% of the Fund's net assets.
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INVESTING IN RESTRICTED SECURITIES
The Fund may invest in securities subject to restrictions on resale under the
federal securities laws.
For purposes of the diversification limitation, the Fund considers
certificates of deposit and demand and time deposits issued by a U.S. branch of
a domestic bank or savings association having capital, surplus, and undivided
profits in excess of $100,000,000 at the time of investment to be "cash items."
Except with respect to borrowing money, if a percentage limitation is adhered
to at the time of investment, a later increase or decrease in percentage
resulting from any change in value or net assets will not result in a violation
of such limitation.
In applying the Fund's concentration limitation: (a) utility companies will
be divided according to their services, for example, gas, gas transmission,
electric and telephone will each be considered a separate industry; (b)
financial service companies will be classified according to the end users of
their services, for example, automobile finance, bank finance and diversified
finance will each be considered a separate industry; and (c) asset-backed
securities will be classified according to the underlying assets securing such
securities. To conform to the current view of the SEC staff that only domestic
bank instruments may be excluded from industry concentration limitations, the
Fund will not exclude foreign bank instruments from industry concentration tests
as long as the policy of the SEC remains in effect.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
The Fund may follow non-fundamental operational policies that are more
restrictive than its fundamental investment limitations, as set forth in the
prospectus and this SAI, in order to comply with applicable laws and
regulations, including the provisions of and regulations under the 1940 Act. In
particular, the Fund will comply with the various requirements of Rule 2a-7 (the
Rule), which regulates money market mutual funds. The Fund will determine the
effective maturity of its investments according to the Rule. The Fund may change
these operational policies to reflect changes in the laws and regulations
without the approval of its shareholders.
DETERMINING MARKET VALUE OF SECURITIES
The Board has decided that the best method for determining the value of
portfolio instruments is amortized cost. Under this method, portfolio
instruments are valued at the acquisition cost as adjusted for amortization of
premium or accumulation of discount rather than at current market value.
Accordingly, neither the amount of daily income nor the net asset value is
affected by any unrealized appreciation or depreciation of the portfolio. In
periods of declining interest rates, the indicated daily yield on shares of the
Fund computed by dividing the annualized daily income on the Fund's portfolio by
the net asset value computed as above may tend to be higher than a similar
computation made by using a method of valuation based upon market prices and
estimates. In periods of rising interest rates, the opposite may be true.
The Fund's use of the amortized cost method of valuing portfolio instruments
depends on its compliance with certain conditions in the Rule. Under the Rule,
the Board must establish procedures reasonably designed to stabilize the net
asset value per share, as computed for purposes of distribution and redemption,
at $1.00 per share, taking into account current market conditions and the Fund's
investment objective. The procedures include monitoring the relationship between
the amortized cost value per share and the net asset value per share based upon
available indications of market value. The Board will decide what, if any, steps
should be taken if there is a difference of more than 0.5 of 1% between the two
values. The Board will take any steps it considers appropriate (such as
redemption in kind or shortening the average portfolio maturity) to minimize any
material dilution or other unfair results arising from differences between the
two methods of determining net asset value.
HOW IS THE FUND SOLD?
Under the Distributor's Contract with the Fund, the Distributor (Federated Securities
Corp.) offers Shares on a continuous, best-efforts basis.
RULE 12B-1 PLAN
As a reimbursement-type plan, the Rule 12b-1 Plan is designed to pay the
Distributor (who may then pay investment professionals such as banks,
broker/dealers, trust departments of banks, and registered investment advisers)
for marketing activities (such as advertising, printing and distributing
prospectuses, and providing incentives to investment professionals) to promote
sales of Shares so that overall Fund assets are maintained or increased. This
helps the Fund achieve economies of scale, reduce per share expenses, and
provide cash for orderly portfolio management and Share redemptions. In
addition, the Fund's service providers that receive asset-based fees also
benefit from stable or increasing Fund assets.
The Fund reimburses the Distributor only for those payments made to investment
professionals up to the maximum Rule 12b-1 Plan fee. The Distributor may seek
reimbursement in following years for any unreimbursed expenses permitted under
the Plan. In no event will the Fund pay for any expenses of the Distributor that
exceed the maximum Rule 12b-1 Plan fee.
The maximum Rule 12b-1 Plan fee that can be paid in any one year may not be
sufficient to cover the marketing-related expenses the Distributor has incurred.
Therefore, it may take the Distributor a number of years to recoup these
expenses.
SHAREHOLDER SERVICES
The Fund may pay Federated Shareholder Services Company, a subsidiary of
Federated Investors, Inc. (Federated), for providing shareholder services and
maintaining shareholder accounts. Federated Shareholder Services Company may
select others to perform these services for their customers and may pay them
fees.
SUPPLEMENTAL PAYMENTS
Investment professionals (such as broker-dealers or banks) may be paid fees,
in significant amounts, out of the assets of the Distributor and/or Federated
Shareholder Services Company (these fees do not come out of Fund assets). The
Distributor and/or Federated Shareholder Services Company may be reimbursed by
the Adviser or its affiliates.
Investment professionals receive such fees for providing distribution-related
and/or shareholder services, such as advertising, providing incentives to their
sales personnel, sponsoring other activities intended to promote sales, and
maintaining shareholder accounts These payments may be based upon such factors
as the number or value of Shares the investment professional sells or may sell;
the value of client assets invested; and/or the type and nature of sales or
marketing support furnished by the investment professional.
SUBACCOUNTING SERVICES
Certain investment professionals may wish to use the transfer agent's
subaccounting system to minimize their internal recordkeeping requirements. The
transfer agent may charge a fee based on the level of subaccounting services
rendered. Investment professionals holding Shares in a fiduciary, agency,
custodial or similar capacity may charge or pass through subaccounting fees as
part of or in addition to normal trust or agency account fees. They may also
charge fees for other services that may be related to the ownership of Shares.
This information should, therefore, be read together with any agreement between
the customer and the investment professional about the services provided, the
fees charged for those services, and any restrictions and limitations imposed.
REDEMPTION IN KIND
Although the Fund intends to pay Share redemptions in cash, it reserves the
right, as described below, to pay the redemption price in whole or in part by a
distribution of the Fund's portfolio securities.
Because the Fund has elected to be governed by Rule 18f-1 under the 1940 Act,
the Fund is obligated to pay Share redemptions to any one shareholder in cash
only up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of the net assets represented by such
Share class during any 90-day period.
Any Share redemption payment greater than this amount will also be in cash
unless the Fund's Board determines that payment should be in kind. In such a
case, the Fund will pay all or a portion of the remainder of the redemption in
portfolio securities, valued in the same way as the Fund determines its NAV. The
portfolio securities will be selected in a manner that the Fund's Board deems
fair and equitable and, to the extent available, such securities will be readily
marketable.
Redemption in kind is not as liquid as a cash redemption. If redemption is made
in kind, shareholders receiving the portfolio securities and selling them before
their maturity could receive less than the redemption value of the securities
and could incur certain transaction costs.
ACCOUNT AND SHARE INFORMATION
VOTING RIGHTS
Each share of the Fund gives the shareholder one vote in Director elections and
other matters submitted to shareholders for vote.
All Shares of the Corporation have equal voting rights, except that in matters
affecting only a particular Fund or class, only Shares of that Fund or class are
entitled to vote.
Directors may be removed by the Board or by shareholders at a special meeting. A
special meeting of shareholders will be called by the Board upon the written
request of shareholders who own at least 10% of the Corporation's outstanding
shares of all series entitled to vote.
As of September 5, 2000, the following shareholders owned of record,
beneficially, or both, 5% or more of outstanding Shares:
BHC Securities Inc., Philadelphia, PA, owned approximately 42,774,669 Shares
(8.58%); FISERV Correspondent Services Inc., Denver, CO., owned approximately
41,328,079 Shares (8.29%); City Securities Corporation for exclusive benefit of
customers, Indianapolis, IN, owned approximately 37,923,149 Shares (7.60%); Bank
of America, Dallas, TX, owned approximately 33,266,272 Shares (6.67%); and Stern
Agee & Leach Custody Account, Birmingham, AL, owned approximately 25,024,931
Shares (5.02%).
TAX INFORMATION
FEDERAL INCOME TAX
The Fund intends to meet requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue
Code applicable to regulated investment companies. If these requirements are not
met, it will not receive special tax treatment and will pay federal income tax.
The Fund will be treated as a single, separate entity for federal income tax
purposes so that income earned and capital gains and losses realized by the
Corporation's other portfolios will be separate from those realized by the Fund.
WHO MANAGES AND PROVIDES SERVICES TO THE FUND?
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board is responsible for managing the Corporation's business affairs and for
exercising all the Corporation's powers except those reserved for the
shareholders. Information about each Board member is provided below and includes
each person's: name, address, birth date, present position(s) held with the
Corporation, principal occupations for the past five years and positions held
prior to the past five years, total compensation received as a Director from the
Corporation for its most recent fiscal year, and the total compensation received
from the Federated Fund Complex for the most recent calendar year. The
Corporation is comprised of four funds and the Federated Fund Complex is
comprised of 43 investment companies, whose investment advisers are affiliated
with the Fund's Adviser.
As of September 5, 2000, the Fund's Board and Officers as a group owned less
than 1% of the Fund's outstanding Shares.
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NAME TOTAL
BIRTH DATE AGGREGATE COMPENSATION
ADDRESS PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONS COMPENSATION FROM CORPORATION
POSITION WITH FOR PAST FIVE YEARS FROM FUND AND FUND COMPLEX
CORPORATION
JOHN F. DONAHUE*+# Chief Executive Officer and Director $0 $0 for the
Birth Date: July or Trustee of the Federated Fund Corporation
28, 1924 Complex; Chairman and Director, and 43 other
Federated Investors Federated Investors, Inc.; Chairman, investment
Tower Federated Investment Management companies in
1001 Liberty Avenue Company, Federated Global Investment the
Pittsburgh, PA Management Corp. and Passport Fund Complex
CHAIRMAN AND Research, Ltd. ; formerly: Trustee,
DIRECTOR Federated Investment Management
Company and Chairman and Director,
Federated Investment Counseling.
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THOMAS G. BIGLEY Director or Trustee of the Federated $569.88 $116,760.63 for
Birth Date: Fund Complex; Director, Member of the Corporation
February 3, 1934 Executive Committee, Children's and 43 other
15 Old Timber Trail Hospital of Pittsburgh; Director and investment
Pittsburgh, PA Chairman of Audit Committee, Robroy companies in
DIRECTOR Industries, Inc. (coated steel the
conduits/computer storage equipment); Fund Complex
formerly: Senior Partner, Ernst &
Young LLP; Director, MED 3000 Group,
Inc. (physician practice management);
Director, Member of Executive
Committee, University of Pittsburgh.
----------------------Director or Trustee of the Federated --------------------------------
JOHN T. CONROY, JR. Fund Complex; Chairman of the Board, $596.70 $128,455.37 for
Birth Date: June Investment Properties Corporation; the Corporation
23, 1937 Partner or Trustee in private real and 43 other
Grubb & estate ventures in Southwest Florida; investment
Ellis/Investment formerly: President, Investment companies in
Properties Properties Corporation; Senior Vice the
Corporation President, John R. Wood and Fund Complex
3201 Tamiami Trail Associates, Inc., Realtors; President,
North Naples Property Management, Inc. and
Naples, FL Northgate Village Development
DIRECTOR Corporation.
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NICHOLAS P. Director or Trustee of the Federated $569.88 $73,191.21 for
CONSTANTAKIS Fund Complex; Director and Chairman of the Corporation
Birth Date: the Audit Committee, Michael Baker and 37 other
September 3, 1939 Corporation (engineering, investment
175 Woodshire Drive construction, operations and technical companies in
Pittsburgh, PA services); formerly: Partner, Andersen the
DIRECTOR Worldwide SC. Fund Complex
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JOHN F. CUNNINGHAM Director or Trustee of some of the $654.60 $93,190.48 for
Birth Date: March Federated Fund Complex; Chairman, the Corporation
5, 1943 President and Chief Executive Officer, and 37 other
353 El Brillo Way Cunningham & Co., Inc. (strategic investment
Palm Beach, FL business consulting); Trustee companies in
DIRECTOR Associate, Boston College; Director, the
Iperia Corp. Fund Complex
(communications/software); formerly:
Director, Redgate Communications and EMC Corporation
(computer storage systems).
Previous Positions: Chairman of the
Board and Chief Executive Officer,
Computer Consoles, Inc.; President and
Chief Operating Officer, Wang
Laboratories; Director, First National
Bank of Boston; Director, Apollo
Computer, Inc.
----------------------Director or Trustee of the Federated --------------------------------
LAWRENCE D. ELLIS, Fund Complex; Professor of Medicine, $542.38 $116,760.63 for
M.D.* University of Pittsburgh; Medical the Corporation
Birth Date: October Director, University of Pittsburgh and 43 other
11, 1932 Medical Center - Downtown; investment
3471 Fifth Avenue Hematologist, Oncologist and companies in
Suite 1111 Internist, University of Pittsburgh the
Pittsburgh, PA Medical Center; Member, National Board Fund Complex
DIRECTOR of Trustees, Leukemia Society of
America.
----------------------Director or Trustee of the Federated --------------------------------
PETER E. MADDEN Fund Complex; formerly: $569.20 $109,153.60 for
Birth Date: March Representative, Commonwealth of the Corporation
16, 1942 Massachusetts General Court; and 43 other
One Royal Palm Way President, State Street Bank and Trust investment
100 Royal Palm Way Company and State Street Corporation. companies in
Palm Beach, FL the
DIRECTOR Previous Positions: Director, VISA USA Fund Complex
and VISA International; Chairman and
Director, Massachusetts Bankers
Association; Director, Depository
Trust Corporation; Director, The
Boston Stock Exchange.
----------------------Director or Trustee of some of the --------------------------------
CHARLES F. Federated Fund Complex; Management $596.70 $102,573.91 for
MANSFIELD, JR. Consultant; formerly: Executive Vice the Corporation
Birth Date: April President, Legal and External and 40 other
10, 1945 Affairs, DVC Group, Inc. (formerly, investment
80 South Road Dugan Valva Contess, Inc.) (marketing, companies in
Westhampton Beach, communications, technology and the
NY DIRECTOR consulting). Fund Complex
Previous Positions: Chief Executive Officer, PBTC
International Bank; Partner, Arthur Young & Company (now
Ernst & Young LLP); Chief Financial Officer of Retail
Banking Sector, Chase Manhattan Bank; Senior Vice
President, HSBC Bank USA (formerly, Marine Midland Bank);
Vice President, Citibank; Assistant Professor of Banking
and Finance, Frank G. Zarb School of Business, Hofstra
University.
----------------------Director or Trustee of the Federated --------------------------------
JOHN E. MURRAY, Fund Complex; President, Law $569.20 $128,455.37 for
JR., J.D., S.J.D#. Professor, Duquesne University; the Corporation
Birth Date: Consulting Partner, Mollica & Murray; and 43 other
December 20, 1932 Director, Michael Baker Corp. investment
President, Duquesne (engineering, construction, operations companies in
University and technical services). the
Pittsburgh, PA Fund Complex
DIRECTOR Previous Positions: Dean and Professor
of Law, University of Pittsburgh
School of Law; Dean and Professor of
Law, Villanova University School of
Law.
----------------------Director or Trustee of the Federated --------------------------------
MARJORIE P. SMUTS Fund Complex; Public $542.38 $116,760.63 for
Birth Date: June Relations/Marketing/Conference the Corporation
21, 1935 Planning. and 43 other
4905 Bayard Street investment
Pittsburgh, PA Previous Positions: National companies in
DIRECTOR Spokesperson, Aluminum Company of the
America; television producer; business Fund Complex owner;
conference coordinator.
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JOHN S. WALSH Federated Fund Complex; President and $542.38 $94,536.85 for
Birth Date: Director, Heat Wagon, Inc. the Corporation
November 28, 1957 (manufacturer of construction and 39 other
2604 William Drive temporary heaters); President and investment
Valparaiso, IN Director, Manufacturers Products, Inc. companies in
DIRECTOR (distributor of portable construction the
heaters); President, Portable Heater Fund Complex
Parts, a division of Manufacturers
Products, Inc.; Director, Walsh &
Kelly, Inc. (heavy highway
contractor); formerly: Vice President,
Walsh & Kelly, Inc.
----------------------President or Executive Vice President --------------------------------
J. CHRISTOPHER of the Federated Fund Complex; $0 $0 for the
DONAHUE*+ Director or Trustee of some of the Corporation
Birth Date: April Funds in the Federated Fund Complex; and 30 other
11, 1949 President, Chief Executive Officer and investment
Federated Investors Director, Federated Investors, Inc.; companies in
Tower President, Chief Executive Officer and the
1001 Liberty Avenue Trustee, Federated Investment Fund Complex
Pittsburgh, PA Management Company; Trustee, Federated
EXECUTIVE VICE Investment Counseling; President,
PRESIDENT AND Chief Executive Officer and Director,
DIRECTOR Federated Global Investment Management
Corp.; President and Chief Executive
Officer, Passport Research, Ltd.;
Trustee, Federated Shareholder
Services Company; Director, Federated
Services Company; formerly: President,
Federated Investment Counseling.
----------------------President, Executive Vice President --------------------------------
EDWARD C. GONZALES and Treasurer of some of the Funds in $0 $0 for the
Birth Date: October the Federated Fund Complex; Vice Corporation
22, 1930 Chairman, Federated Investors, Inc.; and 42 other
Federated Investors Trustee, Federated Administrative investment
Tower Services; formerly: Trustee or companies in
1001 Liberty Avenue Director of some of the Funds in the the
Pittsburgh, PA Federated Fund Complex; CEO and Fund Complex
EXECUTIVE VICE Chairman, Federated Administrative
PRESIDENT Services; Vice President, Federated
Investment Management Company,
Federated Investment Counseling,
Federated Global Investment Management
Corp. and Passport Research, Ltd.;
Director and Executive Vice President,
Federated Securities Corp.; Director,
Federated Services Company; Trustee,
Federated Shareholder Services Company.
----------------------Executive Vice President and Secretary --------------------------------
JOHN W. MCGONIGLE of the Federated Fund Complex; $0 $0 for the
Birth Date: October Executive Vice President, Secretary Corporation
26, 1938 and Director, Federated Investors, and 43 other
Federated Investors Inc.; formerly: Trustee, Federated investment
Tower Investment Management Company and companies in
1001 Liberty Avenue Federated Investment Counseling; the
Pittsburgh, PA Director, Federated Global Investment Fund Complex
EXECUTIVE VICE Management Corp., Federated Services
PRESIDENT AND Company and Federated Securities Corp.
SECRETARY
----------------------Treasurer of the Federated Fund --------------------------------
RICHARD J. THOMAS Complex; Senior Vice President, $0 $0 for the
Birth Date: June Federated Administrative Services; Corporation
17, 1954 formerly: Vice President, Federated and 43 other
Federated Investors Administrative Services; held various investment
Tower management positions within Funds companies in
1001 Liberty Avenue Financial Services Division of the
Pittsburgh, PA Federated Investors, Inc. Fund Complex
TREASURER
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RICHARD B. FISHER President or Vice President of some of $0 $0 for the
Birth Date: May 17, the Funds in the Federated Fund Corporation
1923 Complex; Vice Chairman, Federated and 41 other
Federated Investors Investors, Inc.; Chairman, Federated investment
Tower Securities Corp.; formerly: Director companies in
1001 Liberty Avenue or Trustee of some of the Funds in the the
Pittsburgh, PA Federated Fund Complex,; Executive Fund Complex
PRESIDENT Vice President, Federated Investors,
Inc. and Director and Chief Executive
Officer, Federated Securities Corp.
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----------------------Chief Investment Officer of this Fund --------------------------------
WILLIAM D. DAWSON, and various other Funds in the $0 $0 for the
III Federated Fund Complex; Executive Vice Corporation
Birth Date: March President, Federated Investment and 27 other
3, 1949 Counseling, Federated Global investment
Federated Investors Investment Management Corp., Federated companies in
Tower Investment Management Company and the
1001 Liberty Avenue Passport Research, Ltd.; Director, Fund Complex
Pittsburgh, PA Federated Global Investment Management
CHIEF INVESTMENT Corp. and Federated Investment
OFFICER Management Company; Registered
Representative, Federated Securities
Corp.; Portfolio Manager, Federated
Administrative Services; Vice
President, Federated Investors, Inc.;
formerly: Executive Vice President and
Senior Vice President, Federated
Investment Counseling Institutional
Portfolio Management Services
Division; Senior Vice President,
Federated Investment Management
Company and Passport Research, Ltd.
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DEBORAH A. Deborah A. Cunningham is Vice $0 $0 for the
CUNNINGHAM President of the Corporation. Ms. Corporation
Birth Date: Cunningham joined Federated in 1981 and 3 other
September 15, 1959 and has been a Senior Portfolio investment
Federated Investors Manager and a Senior Vice President of companies in
Tower the Fund's Adviser since 1997. Ms. the
1001 Liberty Avenue Cunningham served as a Portfolio Fund Complex
Pittsburgh, PA Manager and a Vice President of the
VICE PRESIDENT Adviser from 1993 through 1996. Ms.
Cunningham is a Chartered Financial
Analyst and received her M.B.A. in
Finance from Robert Morris College.
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MARY JO OCHSON Mary Jo Ochson has been the Fund's $0 $0 for the
Birth Date: Portfolio Manager since August 1989. Corporation
September 12, 1953 Ms. Ochson joined Federated in 1982 and 4 other
Federated Investors and has been a Senior Portfolio investment
Tower Manager and a Senior Vice President of companies in
1001 Liberty Avenue the Fund's Adviser since 1996. From the
Pittsburgh, PA 1988 through 1995, Ms. Ochson served Fund Complex
VICE PRESIDENT as a Portfolio Manager and a Vice
President of the Fund's Adviser. Ms.
Ochson is a Chartered Financial
Analyst and received her M.B.A. in
Finance from the University of
Pittsburgh.
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* AN ASTERISK DENOTES A DIRECTOR WHO IS DEEMED TO BE AN INTERESTED PERSON AS
DEFINED IN THE 1940 ACT. # A POUND SIGN DENOTES A MEMBER OF THE BOARD'S
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, WHICH HANDLES THE BOARD'S RESPONSIBILITIES BETWEEN ITS
MEETINGS.
+ MR. DONAHUE IS THE FATHER OF J. CHRISTOPHER DONAHUE, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND
DIRECTOR OF THE CORPORATION.
INVESTMENT ADVISER
The Adviser conducts investment research and makes investment decisions for the
Fund.
The Adviser is a wholly owned subsidiary of Federated.
The Adviser shall not be liable to the Corporation or any Fund shareholder for
any losses that may be sustained in the purchase, holding, or sale of any
security or for anything done or omitted by it, except acts or omissions
involving willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence, or reckless
disregard of the duties imposed upon it by its contract with the Corporation.
OTHER RELATED SERVICES
Affiliates of the Adviser may, from time to time, provide certain electronic
equipment and software to institutional customers in order to facilitate the
purchase of Fund Shares offered by the Distributor.
CODE OF ETHICS RESTRICTIONS ON PERSONAL TRADING
As required by SEC rules, the Fund, its Adviser, and its Distributor have
adopted codes of ethics. These codes govern securities trading activities of
investment personnel, Fund Directors, and certain other employees. Although they
do permit these people to trade in securities, including those that the Fund
could buy, they also contain significant safeguards designed to protect the Fund
and its shareholders from abuses in this area, such as requirements to obtain
prior approval for, and to report, particular transactions.
BROKERAGE TRANSACTIONS
When selecting brokers and dealers to handle the purchase and sale of portfolio
instruments, the Adviser looks for prompt execution of the order at a favorable
price. The Adviser will generally use those who are recognized dealers in
specific portfolio instruments, except when a better price and execution of the
order can be obtained elsewhere. In selecting among firms believed to meet these
criteria, the Adviser may give consideration to those firms which have sold or
are selling Shares of the Fund and other funds distributed by the Distributor
and its affiliates. The Adviser makes decisions on portfolio transactions and
selects brokers and dealers subject to review by the Fund's Board.
Investment decisions for the Fund are made independently from those of other
accounts managed by the Adviser. When the Fund and one or more of those accounts
invests in, or disposes of, the same security, available investments or
opportunities for sales will be allocated among the Fund and the account(s) in a
manner believed by the Adviser to be equitable. While the coordination and
ability to participate in volume transactions may benefit the Fund, it is
possible that this procedure could adversely impact the price paid or received
and/or the position obtained or disposed of by the Fund.
ADMINISTRATOR
Federated Services Company, a subsidiary of Federated, provides administrative
personnel and services (including certain legal and financial reporting
services) necessary to operate the Fund. Federated Services Company provides
these at the following annual rate of the average aggregate daily net assets of
all Federated Funds as specified below:
AVERAGE AGGREGATE DAILY
MAXIMUM NET ASSETS OF THE
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FEDERATED FUNDS
0.150 of 1% on the first $250 million
0.125 of 1% on the next $250 million
0.100 of 1% on the next $250 million
0.075 of 1% on assets in excess of
$750 million
The administrative fee received during any fiscal year shall be at least
$125,000 per portfolio. Federated Services Company may voluntarily waive a
portion of its fee and may reimburse the Fund for expenses.
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Federated Services Company also provides certain accounting and recordkeeping
services with respect to the Fund's portfolio investments for a fee based on
Fund assets plus out-of-pocket expenses.
CUSTODIAN
State Street Bank and Trust Company, Boston, Massachusetts, is custodian for the
securities and cash of the Fund.
TRANSFER AGENT AND DIVIDEND DISBURSING AGENT
Federated Services Company, through its registered transfer agent subsidiary,
Federated Shareholder Services Company, maintains all necessary shareholder
records. The Fund pays the transfer agent a fee based on the size, type and
number of accounts and transactions made by shareholders.
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
The independent public accountant for the Fund, Deloitte & Touche LLP, plans and
performs its audit so that it may provide an opinion as to whether the Fund's
financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement.
FEES PAID BY THE FUND FOR SERVICES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31
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2000 1999 1998
Advisory Fee Earned $2,232,985$2,866,150$2,910,985
Advisory Fee Reduction $325,390 $670,762 $605,529
Administrative Fee $336,514 $432,215 $439,247
Brokerage Commissions $0 $0 $0
12b-1 Fee $446,597
Shareholder Services Fee $1,116,493
HOW DOES THE FUND MEASURE PERFORMANCE?
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The Fund may advertise Share performance by using the Securities and Exchange
Commission's (SEC) standard method for calculating performance applicable to all
mutual funds. The SEC also permits this standard performance information to be
accompanied by non-standard performance information.
The performance of Shares depends upon such variables as: portfolio quality;
average portfolio maturity; type and value of portfolio securities; changes in
interest rates; changes or differences in the Fund's or any class of Shares'
expenses; and various other factors.
Share performance fluctuates on a daily basis largely because net earnings
fluctuate daily. Both net earnings and offering price per Share are factors in
the computation of yield and total return.
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AND YIELD
Total returns are given for the one-year, five-year and ten-year periods
ended May 31, 2000.
Yield and Effective Yield are given for the 7-day period ended May 31, 2000.
7-DAY PERIOD 1 Year 5 10
Years Years
Total Return 2.92% 2.85% 2.97%
Yield 3.50%
Effective Yield 3.56%
Tax-Equivalent 5.79%
Yield
TOTAL RETURN
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Total return represents the change (expressed as a percentage) in the value of
Shares over a specific period of time, and includes the investment of income and
capital gains distributions.
The average annual total return for Shares is the average compounded rate of
return for a given period that would equate a $1,000 initial investment to the
ending redeemable value of that investment. The ending redeemable value is
computed by multiplying the number of Shares owned at the end of the period by
the NAV per Share at the end of the period. The number of Shares owned at the
end of the period is based on the number of Shares purchased at the beginning of
the period with $1,000, less any applicable sales charge, adjusted over the
period by any additional Shares, assuming the annual reinvestment of all
dividends and distributions.
YIELD, EFFECTIVE YIELD AND TAX-EQUIVALENT YIELD
The yield of Shares is based upon the seven days ending on the day of the
calculation, called the "base period." This yield is calculated by: determining
the net change in the value of a hypothetical account with a balance of one
Share at the beginning of the base period, with the net change excluding capital
changes but including the value of any additional Shares purchased with
dividends earned from the original one Share and all dividends declared on the
original and any purchased Shares; dividing the net change in the account's
value by the value of the account at the beginning of the base period to
determine the base period return; and multiplying the base period return by
365/7. The effective yield is calculated by compounding the unannualized
base-period return by: adding one to the base-period return, raising the sum to
the 365/7th power; and subtracting one from the result. The tax-equivalent yield
of Shares is calculated similarly to the yield, but is adjusted to reflect the
taxable yield that Shares would have had to earn to equal the actual yield,
assuming a specific tax rate.
To the extent investment professionals and broker/dealers charge fees in
connection with services provided in conjunction with an investment in Shares,
the Share performance is lower for shareholders paying those fees.
TAX EQUIVALENCY TABLE
Set forth below is a sample of a tax-equivalency table that may be used in
advertising and sales literature. This table is for illustrative purposes only
and is not representative of past or future performance of the Fund. The
interest earned by the municipal securities owned by the Fund generally remains
free from federal regular income tax and is often free from state and local
taxes as well. However, some of the Fund's income may be subject to the federal
alternative minimum tax and state and/or local taxes.
TAXABLE YIELD EQUIVALENT FOR 2000 MULTISTATE MUNICIPAL FUND
FEDERAL INCOME TAX 15.00% 28.00% 31.00% 36.00% 39.60%
BRACKET:
Joint Return $1-43,85$43,851-105,$105,951-161,$161,451-288Over
288,350
Single Return $1-26,25$26,251-63,5$63,551-132,6$132,601-288Over
288,350
TAX EXEMPT YIELD: TAXABLE YIELD EQUIVALENT:
1.00% 1.18% 1.39% 1.45% 1.56% 1.66%
1.50% 1.76% 2.08% 2.17% 2.34% 2.48%
2.00% 2.35% 2.78% 2.90% 3.13% 3.31%
2.50% 2.94% 3.47% 3.62% 3.91% 4.14%
3.00% 3.53% 4.17% 4.35% 4.69% 4.97%
3.50% 4.12% 4.86% 5.07% 5.47% 5.79%
4.00% 4.71% 5.56% 5.80% 6.25% 6.62%
4.50% 5.29% 6.25% 6.52% 7.03% 7.45%
5.00% 5.88% 6.94% 7.25% 7.81% 8.28%
5.50% 6.47% 7.64% 7.97% 8.59% 9.11%
6.00% 7.06% 8.33% 8.70% 9.38% 9.93%
6.50% 7.65% 9.03% 9.42% 10.16% 10.76%
7.00% 8.24% 9.72% 10.14% 10.94% 11.59%
7.50% 8.82% 10.42% 10.87% 11.72% 12.42%
8.00% 9.41% 11.11% 11.59% 12.50% 13.25%
8.50% 10.00% 11.81% 12.32% 13.28% 14.07%
9.00% 10.59% 12.50% 13.04% 14.06% 14.90%
NOTE: THE MAXIMUM MARGINAL TAX RATE FOR EACH BRACKET WAS USED IN CALCULATING THE
TAXABLE YIELD EQUIVALENT.
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PERFORMANCE COMPARISONS
Advertising and sales literature may include:
o references to ratings, rankings, and financial publications and/or performance
comparisons of Shares to certain indices;
o charts, graphs and illustrations using the Fund's returns, or returns in
general, that demonstrate investment concepts such as tax-deferred
compounding, dollar-cost averaging and systematic investment;
o discussions of economic, financial and political developments and their impact
on the securities market, including the portfolio manager's views on how such
developments could impact the Fund; and
o information about the mutual fund industry from sources such as the Investment
Company Institute.
The Fund may compare its performance, or performance for the types of securities
in which it invests, to a variety of other investments, including federally
insured bank products such as bank savings accounts, certificates of deposit,
and Treasury bills.
The Fund may quote information from reliable sources regarding individual
countries and regions, world stock exchanges, and economic and demographic
statistics.
You may use financial publications and/or indices to obtain a more complete view
of Share performance. When comparing performance, you should consider all
relevant factors such as the composition of the index used, prevailing market
conditions, portfolio compositions of other funds, and methods used to value
portfolio securities and compute offering price. The financial publications
and/or indices which the Fund uses in advertising may include:
LIPPER ANALYTICAL SERVICES, INC.
Lipper Analytical Services, Inc. ranks funds in various fund categories based on
total return, which assumes the reinvestment of all income dividends and capital
gains distributions, if any.
IBC/DONOGHUE'S MONEY FUND REPORT
IBC/Donoghue's Money Fund Report publishes annualized yields of money market
funds weekly. Donoghue's MONEY MARKET INSIGHT publication reports monthly and
12-month-to-date investment results for the same money funds.
MONEY
MONEY, a monthly magazine, regularly ranks money market funds in various
categories based on the latest available seven-day effective yield.
WHO IS FEDERATED INVESTORS, INC.?
Federated is dedicated to meeting investor needs by making structured,
straightforward and consistent investment decisions. Federated investment
products have a history of competitive performance and have gained the
confidence of thousands of financial institutions and individual investors.
Federated's disciplined investment selection process is rooted in sound
methodologies backed by fundamental and technical research. At Federated,
success in investment management does not depend solely on the skill of a single
portfolio manager. It is a fusion of individual talents and state-of-the-art
industry tools and resources. Federated's investment process involves teams of
portfolio managers and analysts, and investment decisions are executed by
traders who are dedicated to specific market sectors and who handle trillions of
dollars in annual trading volume.
FEDERATED FUNDS OVERVIEW
MUNICIPAL FUNDS
In the municipal sector, as of December 31, 1999, Federated managed 12 bond
funds with approximately $2.0 billion in assets and 24 money market funds with
approximately $13.1 billion in total assets. In 1976, Federated introduced one
of the first municipal bond mutual funds in the industry and is now one of the
largest institutional buyers of municipal securities. The Funds may quote
statistics from organizations including The Tax Foundation and the National
Taxpayers Union regarding the tax obligations of Americans.
EQUITY FUNDS
In the equity sector, Federated has more than 29 years' experience. As of
December 31, 1999, Federated managed 53 equity funds totaling approximately
$18.3 billion in assets across growth, value, equity income, international,
index and sector (i.e. utility) styles. Federated's value-oriented management
style combines quantitative and qualitative analysis and features a structured,
computer-assisted composite modeling system that was developed in the 1970s.
CORPORATE BOND FUNDS
In the corporate bond sector, as of December 31, 1999, Federated managed 13
money market funds and 29 bond funds with assets approximating $35.7 billion and
$7.7 billion, respectively. Federated's corporate bond decision making--based on
intensive, diligent credit analysis--is backed by over 27 years of experience in
the corporate bond sector. In 1972, Federated introduced one of the first
high-yield bond funds in the industry. In 1983, Federated was one of the first
fund managers to participate in the asset backed securities market, a market
totaling more than $209 billion.
GOVERNMENT FUNDS
In the government sector, as of December 31, 1999, Federated managed 9 mortgage
backed, 11 government/agency and 16 government money market mutual funds, with
assets approximating $4.7 billion, $1.6 billion and $34.1 billion, respectively.
Federated trades approximately $450 million in U.S. government and mortgage
backed securities daily and places approximately $25 billion in repurchase
agreements each day. Federated introduced the first U.S. government fund to
invest in U.S. government bond securities in 1969. Federated has been a major
force in the short- and intermediate-term government markets since 1982 and
currently manages approximately $43.8 billion in government funds within these
maturity ranges.
MONEY MARKET FUNDS
In the money market sector, Federated gained prominence in the mutual fund
industry in 1974 with the creation of the first institutional money market fund.
Simultaneously, the company pioneered the use of the amortized cost method of
accounting for valuing shares of money market funds, a principal means used by
money managers today to value money market fund shares. Other innovations
include the first institutional tax-free money market fund. As of December 31,
1999, Federated managed more than $83.0 billion in assets across 54 money market
funds, including 16 government, 13 prime, 24 municipal and 1 euro-denominated
with assets approximating $34.1 billion, $35.7 billion, $13.1 billion and $115
million, respectively.
The Chief Investment Officers responsible for oversight of the various investment
sectors within Federated are: U.S. equity and high yield - J. Thomas Madden; U.S.
fixed income -William D. Dawson, III; and global equities and fixed income - Henry A.
Frantzen. The Chief Investment Officers are Executive Vice Presidents of the
Federated advisory companies.
MUTUAL FUND MARKET
Thirty-seven percent of American households are pursuing their financial goals
through mutual funds. These investors, as well as businesses and institutions,
have entrusted over $5 trillion to the more than 7,300 funds available,
according to the Investment Company Institute.
FEDERATED CLIENTS OVERVIEW
Federated distributes mutual funds through its subsidiaries for a variety of
investment purposes. Specific markets include:
INSTITUTIONAL CLIENTS
Federated meets the needs of approximately 1,160 institutional clients
nationwide by managing and servicing separate accounts and mutual funds for a
variety of purposes, including defined benefit and defined contribution
programs, cash management, and asset/liability management. Institutional clients
include corporations, pension funds, tax exempt entities,
foundations/endowments, insurance companies, and investment and financial
advisers. The marketing effort to these institutional clients is headed by John
B. Fisher, President, Institutional Sales Division, Federated Securities
Corp.
BANK MARKETING
Other institutional clients include more than 1,600 banks and trust
organizations. Virtually all of the trust divisions of the top 100 bank holding
companies use Federated Funds in their clients' portfolios. The marketing effort
to trust clients is headed by Timothy C. Pillion, Senior Vice President, Bank
Marketing & Sales.
BROKER/DEALERS AND BANK BROKER/DEALER SUBSIDIARIES
Federated Funds are available to consumers through major brokerage firms
nationwide--we have over 2,200 broker/dealer and bank broker/dealer
relationships across the country--supported by more wholesalers than any other
mutual fund distributor. Federated's service to financial professionals and
institutions has earned it high ratings in several surveys performed by DALBAR,
Inc. DALBAR is recognized as the industry benchmark for service quality
measurement. The marketing effort to these firms is headed by James F. Getz,
President, Broker/Dealer Sales Division, Federated Securities Corp.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The Financial Statements for the Fund for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2000
are incorporated herein by reference to the Annual Report to Shareholders of
Municipal Cash Series dated May 31, 2000.
INVESTMENT RATINGS
STANDARD & POOR'S SHORT-TERM MUNICIPAL OBLIGATION RATINGS
A Standard & Poor's (S&P) note rating reflects the liquidity concerns and market
access risks unique to notes.
SP-1--Very strong or strong capacity to pay principal and interest. Those issues
determined to possess overwhelming safety characteristics will be given a plus
sign (+) designation.
SP-2--Satisfactory capacity to pay principal and interest.
VARIABLE RATE DEMAND NOTES (VRDNS) AND TENDER OPTION BONDS (TOBS) RATINGS S&P
assigns dual ratings to all long-term debt issues that have as part of their
provisions a variable rate demand feature. The first rating (long-term rating)
addresses the likelihood of repayment of principal and interest when due, and
the second rating (short-term rating) describes the demand characteristics.
Several examples are AAA/A-1+, AA/A-1+, A/A-1. (The definitions for the
long-term and the short-term ratings are provided below.)
COMMERCIAL PAPER (CP) RATINGS
An S&P commercial paper rating is a current assessment of the likelihood of
timely payment of debt having an original maturity of no more than 365 days.
A-1--This highest category indicates that the degree of safety regarding timely
payment is strong. Those issues determined to possess extremely strong safety
characteristics are denoted with a plus sign (+) designation.
A-2--Capacity for timely payment on issues with this designation is
satisfactory. However, the relative degree of safety is not as high as for
issues designated A-1.
LONG-TERM DEBT RATINGS
AAA--Debt rated AAA has the highest rating assigned by S&P. Capacity to pay
interest and repay principal is extremely strong.
AA--Debt rated AA has a very strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal
and differs from the highest-rated issues only in small degree.
A--Debt rated A has a strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal
although it is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in
circumstances and economic conditions than debt in higher-rated categories.
MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE SHORT-TERM MUNICIPAL OBLIGATION RATINGS Moody's
Investor Service, Inc. (Moody's) short-term ratings are designated Moody's
Investment Grade (MIG or VMIG). (See below.) The purpose of the MIG or VMIG
ratings is to provide investors with a simple system by which the relative
investment qualities of short-term obligations may be evaluated.
MIG1--This designation denotes best quality. There is present strong protection
by established cash flows, superior liquidity support or demonstrated broad
based access to the market for refinancing.
MIG2--This designation denotes high quality. Margins of protection are ample
although not so large as in the preceding group.
VARIABLE RATE DEMAND NOTES (VRDNS) AND TENDER OPTION BONDS (TOBS) RATINGS
Short-term ratings on issues with demand features are differentiated by the use
of the VMIG symbol to reflect such characteristics as payment upon periodic
demand rather than fixed maturity dates and payment relying on external
liquidity. In this case, two ratings are usually assigned, (for example,
Aaa/VMIG-1); the first representing an evaluation of the degree of risk
associated with scheduled principal and interest payments, and the second
representing an evaluation of the degree of risk associated with the demand
feature. The VMIG rating can be assigned a 1 or 2 designation using the same
definitions described above for the MIG rating.
COMMERCIAL PAPER (CP) RATINGS
P-1--Issuers rated Prime-1 (or related supporting institutions) 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 structure with moderate reliance on debt
and ample asset protection, broad margins in earning coverage of fixed financial
charges and high internal cash generation, well-established access to a range of
financial markets and assured sources of alternate liquidity.
P-2--Issuers rated Prime-2 (or related supporting institutions) 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 alternate liquidity is maintained.
LONG-TERM DEBT RATINGS
AAA--Bonds which are rated Aaa 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 which are rated Aa 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 which are rated A 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.
NR--Indicates that both the bonds and the obligor or credit enhancer are not
currently rated by S&P or Moody's with respect to short-term indebtedness.
However, management considers them to be of comparable quality to securities
rated A-1 or P-1.
NR(1)--The underlying issuer/obligor/guarantor has other outstanding debt rated
AAA by S&P or Aaa by Moody's.
NR(2)--The underlying issuer/obligor/guarantor has other outstanding debt rated
AA by S&P or Aa by Moody's.
NR(3)--The underlying issuer/obligor/guarantor has other outstanding debt rated
A by S&P or Moody's.
FITCH IBCA, INC. SHORT-TERM DEBT RATING DEFINITIONS
F-1+--Exceptionally Strong Credit Quality. Issues assigned this rating are regarded
as having the strongest degree of assurance for timely payment.
F-1--Very Strong Credit Quality. Issues assigned this rating reflect an
assurance for timely payment, only slightly less in degree than issues rated
F-1+.
F-2--Good Credit Quality. Issues carrying this rating have a satisfactory degree
of assurance for timely payment, but the margin of safety is not as great as for
issues assigned F-1+ and F-1 ratings.
ADDRESSES
MUNICIPAL CASH SERIES
Federated Investors Funds
5800 Corporate Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15237-7000
DISTRIBUTOR
Federated Securities Corp.
Federated Investors Tower
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
INVESTMENT ADVISER
Federated Investment Management Company
Federated Investors Tower
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
CUSTODIAN
State Street Bank and Trust Company
P.O. Box 8600
Boston, MA 02266-8600
TRANSFER AGENT AND DIVIDEND DISBURSING AGENT
Federated Shareholder Services Company
P.O. Box 8600
Boston, MA 02266-8600
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Deloitte & Touche LLP
200 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02116
PROSPECTUS
A Portfolio of Cash Trust Series, Inc.
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A money market mutual fund seeking to provide current income consistent with stability of principal and liquidity by investing primarily in a portfolio of short-term, high-quality fixed income securities.
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As with all mutual funds, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not approved or disapproved these securities or passed upon the adequacy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
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NOT FDIC INSURED
MAY LOSE VALUE
NO BANK GUARANTEESEPTEMBER 30,
2000
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Risk/Return Summary 1
What are the Fund's Fees and Expenses? 3
What are the Fund's Investment Strategies? 4
What are the Principal Securities in Which the
Fund Invests? 4
What are the Specific Risks of Investing in the Fund? 6
What Do Shares Cost? 7
How is the Fund Sold? 7
How to Purchase Shares 8
How to Redeem Shares 9
Account and Share Information 12
Who Manages the Fund? 13
Financial Information 13
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The Fund is a money market fund that seeks to maintain a stable net asset value (NAV) of $1.00 per Share. The Fund's investment objective is current income consistent with stability of principal and liquidity. While there is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective, it endeavors to do so by following the strategies and policies described in this prospectus.
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The Fund invests primarily in a portfolio of short-term, high-quality fixed income securities issued by banks, corporations and the U.S. government. The Fund will have a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of 90 days or less.
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All mutual funds take investment risks. Therefore, even though the Fund is a money market fund that seeks to maintain a stable NAV, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund. The Shares offered by this prospectus are not deposits or obligations of any bank, are not endorsed or guaranteed by any bank and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board or any other government agency.
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Historically, the Fund has maintained a constant $1.00 NAV per Share. The bar chart shows the variability of the Fund's total returns on a calendar year-end basis.
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The Fund's Shares are sold without a sales charge (load). The total returns displayed above are based upon NAV.
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The Fund's total return for the six-month period from January 1, 2000 to June 30, 2000 was 2.61%.
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Within the periods shown in the Chart, the Fund's highest quarterly return was 1.91% (quarter ended March 31, 1990). Its lowest quarterly return was 0.58% (quarters ended June 30, 1993 and September 30, 1993).
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The following table represents the Fund's Average Annual Total Returns for the calendar periods ended December 31, 1999.
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Fund |
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1 Year |
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5 Years |
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<R>10 Years</R> |
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<R>4.57%</R> |
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The Fund's 7-Day Net Yield as of December 31, 1999 was 4.80%. You may call the Fund at 1-800-341-7400 for the current 7-Day Net Yield.
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Past performance is no guarantee of future results. This information provides you with historical performance information so that you can analyze whether the Fund's investment risks are balanced by its potential returns.
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This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold Shares of the Fund.
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Shareholder Fees |
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Fees Paid Directly From Your Investment |
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Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price) |
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None |
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Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of original purchase
price or redemption proceeds, |
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None |
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Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (and other Distributions) (as a percentage of offering price) |
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None |
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Redemption Fee (as a percentage of amount redeemed, if applicable) |
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None |
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Exchange Fee |
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None |
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Annual Fund Operating Expenses (Before Waiver and Reduction)1 |
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Expenses That are Deducted From Fund Assets (as a percentage of average net assets) |
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Management Fee2 |
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0.50% |
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Distribution (12b-1) Fee3 |
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0.35% |
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Shareholder Services Fee |
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0.25% |
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Other Expenses |
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0.30% |
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Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses |
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1.40% |
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1 Although not contractually obligated to do so, the adviser waived certain amounts and the distributor elected not to accrue a portion of the distribution (12b-1) fee. These are shown below along with the net expenses the Fund actually paid for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2000. |
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Total Waiver and Reduction of Fund Expenses |
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0.39% |
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Total Actual Annual Fund Operating Expenses (after waiver and reduction) |
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1.01% |
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2 The adviser voluntarily waived a portion of the management fee. The adviser can terminate this voluntary waiver at any time. The management fee paid by the Fund (after the voluntary waiver) was 0.36% for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2000. |
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3 The distributor voluntarily elected not to accrue a portion of the distribution (12b-1) fee. The distributor can terminate this voluntary reduction at any time. The distribution (12b-1) fee paid by the Fund (after the voluntary reduction) was 0.10% for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2000. |
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This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.
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The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses are before the waiver and reduction as shown in the table and remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
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1 Year |
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3 Years |
$ |
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5 Years |
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10 Years |
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The Fund invests primarily in a portfolio of high-quality fixed income securities, issued by banks, corporations and the U.S. government, which mature in 397 days or less. The Fund will have a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of 90 days or less. The Fund's investment adviser (Adviser) actively manages the Fund's portfolio, seeking to limit the credit risk taken by the Fund and to provide enhanced returns.
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The Adviser performs a fundamental credit analysis to develop an approved list of issuers and securities that meet the Adviser's standard for minimal credit risk. The Adviser monitors the credit risks of all portfolio securities on an ongoing basis by reviewing periodic financial data and ratings of nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSROs).
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The Adviser targets an average portfolio maturity based upon its interest rate outlook. The Adviser formulates its interest rate outlook by analyzing a variety of factors, such as current and expected U.S. economic growth; current and expected interest rates and inflation; and the Federal Reserve's monetary policy. The Adviser structures the portfolio by investing primarily in variable rate demand instruments and commercial paper to achieve a limited barbell structure. The Adviser generally shortens the portfolio's maturity when it expects interest rates to rise and extends the maturity when it expects interest rates to fall. This strategy seeks to enhance the returns from favorable interest rate changes and reduce the effect of unfavorable changes.
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Fixed income securities pay interest, dividends or distributions at a specified rate. The rate may be a fixed percentage of the principal or adjusted periodically. In addition, the issuer of a fixed income security must repay the principal amount of the security, normally within a specified time. The following describes the types of fixed income securities in which the Fund may invest.
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Corporate debt securities are fixed income securities issued by businesses. Notes, bonds, debentures and commercial paper are the most prevalent types of corporate debt securities. The Fund may also purchase interests in bank loans to companies.
Commercial paper is an issuer's obligation with a maturity of less than nine months. Companies typically issue commercial paper to pay for current expenditures. Most issuers constantly reissue their commercial paper and use the proceeds (or bank loans) to repay maturing paper. If the issuer cannot continue to obtain liquidity in this fashion, its commercial paper may default.
Demand instruments are corporate debt securities that the issuer must repay upon demand. Other demand instruments require a third party, such as a dealer or bank, to repurchase the security for its face value upon demand. The Fund treats demand instruments as short-term securities, even though their stated maturity may extend beyond one year.
Bank instruments are unsecured interest bearing deposits with banks. Bank instruments include bank accounts, time deposits, certificates of deposit and banker's acceptances.
Asset backed securities are payable from pools of obligations other than mortgages. Most asset backed securities involve consumer or commercial debts with maturities of less than ten years. However, almost any type of fixed income assets (including other fixed income securities) may be used to create an asset backed security. Asset backed securities may take the form of commercial paper, notes or pass through certificates.
Credit enhancement consists of an arrangement in which a company agrees to pay amounts due on a fixed income security if the issuer defaults. In some cases the company providing credit enhancement makes all payments directly to the security holders and receives reimbursement from the issuer. Normally, the credit enhancer has greater financial resources and liquidity than the issuer. For this reason, the Adviser usually evaluates the credit risk of a fixed income security based solely upon its credit enhancement.
Repurchase agreements are transactions in which the Fund buys a security from a dealer or bank and agrees to sell the security back at a mutually agreed upon time and price. The repurchase price exceeds the sale price, reflecting the Fund's return on the transaction. This return is unrelated to the interest rate on the underlying security. The Fund will enter into repurchase agreements only with banks and other recognized financial institutions, such as securities dealers, deemed creditworthy by the Adviser. Repurchase agreements are subject to credit risks.
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The Fund invests in high-quality fixed income instruments that are either rated in one of the two highest short-term rating categories by one or more NRSROs or are of comparable quality to securities having such ratings.
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Credit risk is the possibility that an issuer will default on a security by failing to pay interest or principal when due. If an issuer defaults, the Fund will lose money. Money market funds try to minimize this risk by purchasing higher quality securities.
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Many fixed income securities receive credit ratings from NRSROs such as Standard & Poor's and Moody's Investor Services. These NRSROs assign ratings to securities by assessing the likelihood of issuer default. Lower credit ratings correspond to higher credit risk. If a security has not received a rating, the Fund must rely entirely on the Adviser's credit assessment.
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Credit risk includes the possibility that a party to a transaction involving the Fund will fail to meet its obligations. This could cause the Fund to lose the benefit of the transaction or prevent the Fund from selling or buying other securities to implement its investment strategy.
Prices of fixed income securities rise and fall in response to changes in the interest rate paid by similar securities. Generally, when interest rates rise, prices of fixed income securities fall. However, market factors, such as the demand for particular fixed income securities, may cause the price of certain fixed income securities to fall while the prices of other securities rise or remain unchanged.
Interest rate changes have a greater effect on the price of fixed income securities with longer maturities. Money market funds try to minimize this risk by purchasing short-term securities.
A substantial part of the Fund's portfolio may be comprised of securities credit enhanced by banks or companies with similar characteristics. As a result, the Fund will be more susceptible to any economic, business, political or other developments which generally affect these entities.
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You can purchase or redeem Shares any day the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is open. The Fund attempts to stabilize NAV of its Shares at $1.00 by valuing the portfolio securities using the amortized cost method. The Fund cannot guarantee that its NAV will always remain at $1.00 per Share. The Fund does not charge a front-end sales charge. NAV is determined at 12:00 noon and 3:00 p.m. (Eastern time) and as of the end of regular trading (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) each day the NYSE is open.
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The required minimum initial investment for Fund Shares is $10,000. The required minimum subsequent investment amount is $500. The minimum initial and subsequent investment amounts for retirement plans are $250 and $100, respectively.
An institutional investor's minimum investment is calculated by combining all accounts it maintains with the Fund. Accounts established through investment professionals may be subject to a smaller minimum investment amount. Keep in mind that investment professionals may charge you fees for their services in connection with your Share transactions.
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The Fund's Distributor, Federated Securities Corp., markets the Shares described in this prospectus to customers of financial institutions such as banks, fiduciaries, custodians of public funds, investment advisers and broker-dealers, or to individuals, directly or through investment professionals.
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When the Distributor receives marketing fees, it may pay some or all of them to investment professionals. The Distributor and its affiliates may pay out of their assets other amounts (including items of material value) to investment professionals for marketing and servicing Shares. The Distributor is a subsidiary of Federated Investors, Inc. (Federated).
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The Fund has adopted a Rule 12b-1 Plan, which allows it to pay marketing fees to the Distributor and investment professionals for the sale, distribution and customer servicing of the Fund's Shares. Because these Shares pay marketing fees on an ongoing basis, your investment cost may be higher over time than other shares with different marketing fees.
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You may purchase Shares through an investment professional or directly from the Fund. The Fund reserves the right to reject any request to purchase Shares.
Investment professionals should send payments according to the instructions in the sections "By Wire" or "By Check."
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You will become the owner of Shares after the Fund receives your wire or your check. If your check does not clear, your purchase will be canceled and you could be liable for any losses or fees incurred by the Fund or Federated Shareholder Services Company, the Fund's transfer agent.
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An institution may establish an account and place an order by calling the Fund and will become a shareholder after the Fund receives the order.
Send your wire to:
State Street Bank and Trust Company
Boston, MA
Dollar Amount of Wire
ABA Number 011000028
Attention: EDGEWIRE
Wire Order Number, Dealer Number or Group Number
Nominee/Institution Name
Fund Name and Number and Account Number
You cannot purchase Shares by wire on holidays when wire transfers are restricted.
Make your check payable to The Federated Funds, note your account number on the check, and mail it to:
Federated Shareholder Services Company
P.O. Box 8600
Boston, MA 02266-8600
If you send your check by a private courier or overnight delivery service that requires a street address, mail it to:
Federated Shareholder Services Company
1099 Hingham Street
Rockland, MA 02370-3317
Payment should be made in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank. The Fund will not accept third-party checks (checks originally payable to someone other than you or The Federated Funds). Orders by mail are considered received when payment by check is converted into federal funds (normally the business day after the check is received) and Shares begin earning dividends the next day.
Once you have opened an account, you may automatically purchase additional Shares on a regular basis by completing the Systematic Investment Program (SIP) section of the New Account Form or by contacting the Fund or your investment professional. The minimum investment amount for SIPs is $50.
Once you have opened an account, you may purchase additional Shares through a depository institution that is an ACH member. This purchase option can be established by completing the appropriate sections of the New Account Form.
You may purchase Shares as retirement investments (such as qualified plans and IRAs or transfer or rollover of assets). Call your investment professional or the Fund for information on retirement investments. We suggest that you discuss retirement investments with your tax adviser. You may be subject to an annual IRA account fee.
You should redeem Shares:
Submit your redemption request to your investment professional by the end of regular trading on the NYSE (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time). Investment professionals are responsible for promptly submitting redemption requests and providing proper written redemption instructions as outlined below.
You may redeem Shares by calling the Fund at 1-800-341-7400 once you have completed the appropriate authorization form for telephone transactions.
If you call before 3:00 p.m. (Eastern time), your redemption will be wired to you the same day. You will not receive that day's dividend.
If you call after 3:00 p.m. (Eastern time), your redemption will be wired to you the following business day. You will receive that day's dividend. Under limited circumstances, arrangements may be made with the Distributor for same-day payment of redemption proceeds, without that day's dividend, for redemption requests received before 2:00 p.m. (Eastern time).
You may redeem Shares by mailing a written request to the Fund.
Your redemption request will be processed on the day the Fund receives your written request in proper form. Dividends are paid up to and including the day that a redemption request is processed.
Send requests by mail to:
Federated Shareholder Services Company
P.O. Box 8600
Boston, MA 02266-8600
Send requests by private courier or overnight delivery service to:
Federated Shareholder Services Company
1099 Hingham Street
Rockland, MA 02370-3317
All requests must include:
Call your investment professional or the Fund if you need special instructions.
Signatures must be guaranteed if:
A signature guarantee is designed to protect your account from fraud. Obtain a signature guarantee from a bank or trust company, savings association, credit union or broker, dealer, or securities exchange member. A notary public cannot provide a signature guarantee.
Your redemption proceeds will be mailed by check to your address of record. The following payment options are available if you complete the appropriate section of the New Account Form or an Account Service Options Form. These payment options require a signature guarantee if they were not established when the account was opened:
Although the Fund intends to pay Share redemptions in cash, it reserves the right to pay the redemption price in whole or in part by a distribution of the Fund's portfolio securities.
Redemption proceeds normally are wired or mailed within one business day after receiving a request in proper form. Payment may be delayed up to seven days:
You will not accrue interest or dividends on uncashed checks from the Fund if those checks are undeliverable and returned to the Fund.
In the absence of your specific instructions, 10% of the value of your redemption from a retirement account in the Fund may be withheld for taxes. This withholding only applies to certain types of retirement accounts.
You may automatically redeem Shares in a minimum amount of $100 on a regular basis. Complete the appropriate section of the New Account Form or an Account Service Options Form or contact your investment professional or the Fund. Your account value must meet the minimum initial investment amount at the time the program is established. This program may reduce, and eventually deplete, your account. Payments should not be considered yield or income.
You may request checks to redeem your Fund Shares. Your account will continue to receive the daily dividend declared on the Shares being redeemed until the check is presented for payment.
You may request a debit card account that allows you to redeem Shares. There is an annual fee for this service that the Fund will automatically deduct from your account.
The Fund will record your telephone instructions. If the Fund does not follow reasonable procedures, it may be liable for losses due to unauthorized or fraudulent telephone instructions.
The Fund no longer issues share certificates. If you are redeeming Shares represented by certificates previously issued by the Fund, you must return the certificates with your written redemption request. For your protection, send your certificates by registered or certified mail, but do not endorse them.
You will receive periodic statements reporting all account activity, including systematic transactions, dividends and capital gains paid.
The Fund declares any dividends daily and pays them monthly to shareholders. If you purchase Shares by wire, you begin earning dividends on the day your wire is received. If you purchase Shares by check, you begin earning dividends on the business day after the Fund receives your check. In either case, you earn dividends through the day your redemption request is received.
The Fund does not expect to realize any capital gains or losses. If capital gains or losses were to occur, they could result in an increase or decrease in dividends. The Fund pays any capital gains at least annually. Your dividends and capital gains distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional Shares without a sales charge, unless you elect cash payments.
Due to the high cost of maintaining accounts with low balances, non-retirement accounts may be closed if redemptions cause the account balance to fall below the minimum initial investment amount. Before an account is closed, you will be notified and allowed 30 days to purchase additional Shares to meet the minimum.
The Fund sends an annual statement of your account activity to assist you in completing your federal, state and local tax returns. Fund distributions of dividends and capital gains are taxable to you whether paid in cash or reinvested in the Fund. Dividends are taxable as ordinary income; capital gains are taxable at different rates depending upon the length of time the Fund holds its assets.
Fund distributions are expected to be primarily dividends. Redemptions are taxable sales. Please consult your tax adviser regarding your federal, state and local tax liability.
The Board of Directors governs the Fund. The Board selects and oversees the Adviser, Federated Investment Management Company. The Adviser manages the Fund's assets, including buying and selling portfolio securities. The Adviser's address is Federated Investors Tower, 1001 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779.
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The Adviser and other subsidiaries of Federated advise approximately 176 mutual funds and separate accounts, which totaled approximately $125 billion in assets as of December 31, 1999. Federated was established in 1955 and is one of the largest mutual fund investment managers in the United States with approximately 1,900 employees. More than 4,000 investment professionals make Federated Funds available to their customers.
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The Adviser receives an annual investment advisory fee of 0.50% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The Adviser may voluntarily waive a portion of its fee or reimburse the Fund for certain operating expenses.
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The Financial Highlights will help you understand the Fund's financial performance for its past five fiscal years. Some of the information is presented on a per share basis. Total returns represent the rate an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of any dividends and capital gains.
This information has been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, whose report, along with the Fund's audited financial statements, is included in the Annual Report.
(FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD)
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Year Ended May 31 |
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2000 |
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1999 |
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1998 |
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1997 |
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1996 |
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Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period |
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$1.00 |
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$1.00 |
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$1.00 |
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$1.00 |
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$1.00 |
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Income From Investment Operations: |
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Net investment income |
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0.05 |
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0.04 |
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0.05 |
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0.05 |
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0.05 |
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Less Distributions: |
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Distributions from net investment income |
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(0.05 |
) |
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(0.04 |
) |
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(0.05 |
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(0.05 |
) |
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(0.05 |
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Net Asset Value, End of Period |
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$1.00 |
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$1.00 |
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$1.00 |
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$1.00 |
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$1.00 |
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Total Return1 |
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4.81 |
% |
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4.46 |
% |
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4.83 |
% |
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4.64 |
% |
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4.90 |
% |
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Ratios to Average Net Assets: |
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Expenses |
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1.01 |
% |
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1.00 |
% |
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1.00 |
% |
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0.99 |
% |
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0.99 |
% |
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Net investment income |
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4.73 |
% |
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4.36 |
% |
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4.73 |
% |
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4.55 |
% |
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4.78 |
% |
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Expense waiver/reimbursement2 |
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0.14 |
% |
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0.16 |
% |
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0.18 |
% |
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0.20 |
% |
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0.38 |
% |
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Supplemental Data: |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
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$5,061,010 |
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$4,728,448 |
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$3,748,034 |
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$2,363,382 |
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$1,539,235 |
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1 Based on NAV, which does not reflect the sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.
2 This voluntary expense decrease is reflected in both the expense and the net investment income ratios shown above.
Further information about the Fund's performance is contained in the Fund's Annual Report, dated May 31, 2000, which can be obtained free of charge.
Federated
World-Class Investment Manager
PROSPECTUS
A Portfolio of Cash Trust Series, Inc.
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
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A Statement of Additional Information (SAI) dated September 30, 2000, is incorporated by reference into this prospectus. Additional information about the Fund and its investments is contained in the Fund's SAI and Annual and Semi-Annual Reports to shareholders as they become available. The Annual Report discusses market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected the Fund's performance during its last fiscal year. To obtain the SAI, the Annual Report, the Semi-Annual Report and other information without charge, and make inquiries, call your investment professional or the Fund at 1-800-341-7400.
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You can obtain information about the Fund (including the SAI) by writing to or visiting the Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. You may also access fund information from the EDGAR Database on the SEC's Internet site at http://www.sec.gov. You can purchase copies of this information by contacting the SEC by email at publicinfo@sec.gov or by writing to the SEC's Public Reference Section, Washington, DC 20549-0102. Call 1-202-942-8090 for information on the Public Reference Room's operations and copying fees.
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Federated
Prime Cash Series
Federated Investors Funds
5800
Corporate Drive
Pittsburgh, PA
15237-7000
1-800-341-7400
www.federatedinvestors.com
Federated
Securities Corp., Distributor
Investment Company Act File No. 811-5843
Cusip 147551105
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9080101A (9/00)
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Federated is a registered mark of Federated Investors, Inc. 2000 ©Federated Investors, Inc.
STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PRIME CASH SERIES
A Portfolio of Cash Trust Series, Inc.
This Statement of Additional Information (SAI) is not a prospectus. Read this
SAI in conjunction with the prospectus for Prime Cash Series (Fund), dated
September 30, 2000. This SAI incorporates by reference the Fund's Annual Report.
Obtain the prospectus or the Annual Report without charge by calling
1-800-341-7400.
september 30, 2000
CONTENTS
How is the Fund Organized? 1
Securities in Which the Fund Invests 1
How is the Fund Sold? 5
Subaccounting Services 6
Redemption in Kind 6
Account and Share Information 6
Tax Information 6
Who Manages and Provides Services to the Fund? 7
How Does the Fund Measure Performance? 10
Who is Federated Investors, Inc.? 11
Financial Information 12
Addresses 13
Cusip 147551105
9080101B (9/00)
HOW IS THE FUND ORGANIZED?
The Fund is a diversified portfolio of Cash Trust Series, Inc. (Corporation).
The Corporation, an open-end, management investment company, was originally
organized as a Massachusetts business trust under the laws of the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts on May 16, 1989. It was reorganized under the laws of the State
of Maryland on February 1, 1993. The Corporation may offer separate series of
shares representing interests in separate portfolios of securities.
The Fund's investment adviser is Federated Investment Management Company
(Adviser).
SECURITIES IN WHICH THE FUND INVESTS
The Fund's principal securities are described in its prospectus. Additional
securities, and further information regarding the principal securities, are
outlined below. In pursuing its investment strategy, the Fund may invest in such
securities for any purpose that is consistent with its investment objective.
SECURITIES DESCRIPTIONS AND TECHNIQUES
FIXED INCOME SECURITIES
Fixed income securities pay interest, dividends or distributions at a specified
rate. The rate may be a fixed percentage of the principal or adjusted
periodically. In addition, the issuer of a fixed income security must repay the
principal amount of the security, normally within a specified time. Fixed income
securities provide more regular income than equity securities. However, the
returns on fixed income securities are limited and normally do not increase with
the issuer's earnings. This limits the potential appreciation of fixed income
securities as compared to equity securities.
A security's yield measures the annual income earned on a security as a
percentage of its price. A security's yield will increase or decrease depending
upon whether it costs less (a discount) or more (a premium) than the principal
amount. If the issuer may redeem the security before its scheduled maturity, the
price and yield on a discount or premium security may change based upon the
probability of an early redemption. Securities with higher risks generally have
higher yields.
The following describes the types of fixed income securities in which the Fund
may invest.
TREASURY SECURITIES
Treasury securities are direct obligations of the federal government of the
United States. Treasury securities are generally regarded as having the lowest
credit risks.
AGENCY SECURITIES
Agency securities are issued or guaranteed by a federal agency or other
government sponsored entity acting under federal authority (a GSE). The United
States supports some GSEs with its full faith and credit. Other GSEs receive
support through federal subsidies, loans or other benefits. A few GSEs have no
explicit financial support, but are regarded as having implied support because
the federal government sponsors their activities. Agency securities are
generally regarded as having low credit risks, but not as low as treasury
securities.
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES
Corporate debt securities are fixed income securities issued by businesses.
Notes, bonds, debentures and commercial paper are the most prevalent types of
corporate debt securities. The Fund may also purchase interests in bank loans to
companies. The credit risks of corporate debt securities vary widely among
issuers. Commercial Paper Commercial paper is an issuer's obligation with a
maturity of less than nine months. Companies typically issue commercial paper to
pay for current expenditures. Most issuers constantly reissue their commercial
paper and use the proceeds (or bank loans) to repay maturing paper. If the
issuer cannot continue to obtain liquidity in this fashion, its commercial paper
may default.
Demand Instruments
Demand instruments are corporate debt securities that the issuer must repay upon
demand. Other demand instrumentsrequire a third party, such as a dealer or bank,
to repurchase the security for its face value upon demand. The Fund treats
demand instruments as short-term securities, even though their stated maturity
may extend beyond one year.
MUNICIPAL SECURITIES
Municipal securities are issued by states, counties, cities and other political
subdivisions and authorities. Although many municipal securities are exempt from
federal income tax, the Fund may invest in taxable municipal securities.
ASSET BACKED SECURITIES
Asset backed securities are payable from pools of obligations other than
mortgages. Most asset backed securities involve consumer or commercial debts
with maturities of less than ten years. However, almost any type of fixed income
assets (including other fixed income securities) may be used to create an asset
backed security. Asset backed securities may take the form of commercial paper,
notes, or pass through certificates. Asset backed securities may have prepayment
risks.
ZERO COUPON SECURITIES
Zero coupon securities do not pay interest or principal until final maturity
unlike debt securities that provide periodic payments of interest (referred to
as a coupon payment). Investors buy zero coupon securities at a price below the
amount payable at maturity. The difference between the purchase price and the
amount paid at maturity represents interest on the zero coupon security.
Investors must wait until maturity to receive interest and principal, which
increases the interest rate and credit risks of a zero coupon security.
BANK INSTRUMENTS
Bank instruments are unsecured interest bearing deposits with banks. Bank
instruments include bank accounts, time deposits, certificates of deposit and
banker's acceptances. Yankee instruments are denominated in U.S. dollars and
issued by U.S. branches of foreign banks. Eurodollar instruments are denominated
in U.S. dollars and issued by non-U.S. branches of U.S. or foreign banks.
INSURANCE CONTRACTS
Insurance contracts include guaranteed investment contracts, funding agreements
and annuities. The Fund treats these contracts as fixed income securities.
CREDIT ENHANCEMENT
Credit enhancement consists of an arrangement in which a company agrees to pay
amounts due on a fixed income security if the issuer defaults. In some cases the
company providing credit enhancement makes all payments directly to the security
holders and receives reimbursement from the issuer. Normally, the credit
enhancer has greater financial resources and liquidity than the issuer. For this
reason, the Adviser usually evaluates the credit risk of a fixed income security
based solely upon its credit enhancement.
FOREIGN SECURITIES
Foreign securities are securities of issuers based outside the United States. The
Fund considers an issuer to be based outside the United States if:
o it is organized under the laws of, or has a principal office located in,
another country;
o the principal trading market for its securities is in another country; or
o it (or its subsidiaries) derived in its most current fiscal year at least 50%
of its total assets, capitalization, gross revenue or profit from goods
produced, services performed, or sales made in another country.
Along with the risks normally associated with domestic securities of the same
type, foreign securities are subject to risks of foreign investing.
INVESTING IN SECURITIES OF OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANIES
The Fund may invest its assets in securities of other investment companies,
including the securities of affiliated money market funds, as an efficient means
of carrying out its investment policies and managing its uninvested cash.
SPECIAL TRANSACTIONS
INTER-FUND BORROWING AND LENDING ARRANGEMENTS
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted an exemption that
permits the Fund and all other funds advised by subsidiaries of Federated
Investors, Inc. (Federated funds) to lend and borrow money for certain temporary
purposes directly to and from other Federated funds. Participation in this
inter-fund lending program is voluntary for both borrowing and lending funds,
and an inter-fund loan is only made if it benefits each participating fund.
Federated administers the program according to procedures approved by the Fund's
Board of Directors (Board), and the Board monitors the operation of the program.
Any inter-fund loan must comply with certain conditions set out in the
exemption, which are designed to assure fairness and protect all participating
funds.
For example, inter-fund lending is permitted only (a) to meet shareholder
redemption requests, and (b) to meet commitments arising from "failed" trades.
All inter-fund loans must be repaid in seven days or less. The Fund's
participation in this program must be consistent with its investment policies
and limitations, and must meet certain percentage tests. Inter-fund loans may be
made only when the rate of interest to be charged is more attractive to the
lending fund than market-competitive rates on overnight repurchase agreements
(the Repo Rate) AND more attractive to the borrowing fund than the rate of
interest that would be charged by an unaffiliated bank for short-term borrowings
(the Bank Loan Rate), as determined by the Board. The interest rate imposed on
inter-fund loans is the average of the Repo Rate and the Bank Loan Rate.
SECURITIES LENDING
The Fund may lend portfolio securities to borrowers that the Adviser deems
creditworthy. In return, the Fund receives cash or liquid securities from the
borrower as collateral. The borrower must furnish additional collateral if the
market value of the loaned securities increases. Also, the borrower must pay the
Fund the equivalent of any dividends or interest received on the loaned
securities.
The Fund will reinvest cash collateral in securities that qualify as an
acceptable investment for the Fund. However, the Fund must pay interest to the
borrower for the use of cash collateral.
Loans are subject to termination at the option of the Fund or the borrower.
The Fund will not have the right to vote on securities while they are on loan,
but it will terminate a loan in anticipation of any important vote. The Fund may
pay administrative and custodial fees in connection with a loan and may pay a
negotiated portion of the interest earned on the cash collateral to a securities
lending agent or broker.
Securities lending activities are subject to interest rate risks and credit
risks.
DELAYED DELIVERY TRANSACTIONS
Delayed delivery transactions, including when issued transactions, are
arrangements in which the Fund buys securities for a set price, with payment and
delivery of the securities scheduled for a future time. During the period
between purchase and settlement, no payment is made by the Fund to the issuer
and no interest accrues to the Fund. The Fund records the transaction when it
agrees to buy the securities and reflects their value in determining the price
of its shares. Settlement dates may be a month or more after entering into these
transactions so that the market values of the securities bought may vary from
the purchase prices. Therefore, delayed delivery transactions create interest
rate risks for the Fund. Delayed delivery transactions also involve credit risks
in the event of a counterparty default.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
Repurchase agreements are transactions in which the Fund buys a security from a
dealer or bank and agrees to sell the security back at a mutually agreed upon
time and price. The repurchase price exceeds the sale price, reflecting the
Fund's return on the transaction. This return is unrelated to the interest rate
on the underlying security. The Fund will enter into repurchase agreements only
with banks and other recognized financial institutions, such as securities
dealers, deemed creditworthy by the Adviser.
The Fund's custodian or subcustodian will take possession of the securities
subject to repurchase agreements. The Adviser or subcustodian will monitor the
value of the underlying security each day to ensure that the value of the
security always equals or exceeds the repurchase price.
Repurchase agreements are subject to credit risks.
REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
Reverse repurchase agreements are repurchase agreements in which the Fund is the
seller (rather than the buyer) of the securities, and agrees to repurchase them
at an agreed upon time and price. A reverse repurchase agreement may be viewed
as a type of borrowing by the Fund. Reverse repurchase agreements are subject to
credit risks. In addition, reverse repurchase agreements create leverage risks
because the Fund must repurchase the underlying security at a higher price,
regardless of the market value of the security at the time of repurchase.
ASSET COVERAGE
In order to secure its obligations in connection with special transactions,
the Fund will either own the underlying assets or set aside readily marketable
securities with a value that equals or exceeds the Fund's obligations. Unless
the Fund has other readily marketable assets to set aside, it cannot trade
assets used to secure such obligations without terminating the special
transaction. This may cause the Fund to miss favorable trading opportunities or
to realize losses on special transactions.
INVESTMENT RATINGS
A nationally recognized statistical rating organization's (NRSROs) two
highest rating categories are determined without regard for sub-categories and
gradations. For example, securities rated A-1+, A-1 or A-2 by Standard & Poor's
(S&P), Prime-1 or Prime-2 by Moody's Investors Service (Moody's), or F-1 (+ or
-) or F-2 (+ or -) by Fitch IBCA, Inc. (Fitch) are all considered rated in one
of the two highest short- term rating categories. The Fund will limit its
investments in securities rated in the second highest short-term rating
category, e.g., A-2 by S&P, Prime-2 by Moody's, or F-2 (+ or -) by Fitch, to not
more than 5% of its total assets, with not more than 1% invested in the
securities of any one issuer. The Fund will follow applicable regulations in
determining whether a security rated by more than one NRSRO can be treated as
being in one of the two highest short-term rating categories; currently, such
securities must be rated by two NRSROs in one of their two highest rating
categories. See "Regulatory Compliance."
INVESTMENT RISKS
There are many factors which may affect an investment in the Fund. The Fund's
principal risks are described in its prospectus. Additional risk factors are
outlined below.
CREDIT RISKS
Fixed income securities generally compensate for greater credit risk by paying
interest at a higher rate. The difference between the yield of a security and
the yield of a U.S. Treasury security with a comparable maturity (the spread)
measures the additional interest paid for risk. Spreads may increase generally
in response to adverse economic or market conditions. A security's spread may
also increase if the security's rating is lowered, or the security is perceived
to have an increased credit risk. An increase in the spread will cause the price
of the security to decline.
LEVERAGE RISKS
Leverage risk is created when an investment exposes the Fund to a level of risk
that exceeds the amount invested. Changes in the value of such an investment
magnify the Fund's risk of loss and potential for gain.
RISKS OF FOREIGN INVESTING
Foreign securities pose additional risks because foreign economic or political
conditions may be less favorable than those of the United States. Securities in
foreign markets may also be subject to taxation policies that reduce returns for
U.S. investors.
PREPAYMENT RISKS
Unlike traditional fixed income securities, which pay a fixed rate of interest
until maturity (when the entire principal amount is due), payments on asset
backed securities include both interest and a partial payment of principal.
Partial payment of principal may be comprised of scheduled principal payments as
well as unscheduled payments from the voluntary prepayment, refinancing, or
foreclosure of the underlying loans. If the Fund receives unscheduled
prepayments, it may have to reinvest the proceeds in other fixed income
securities with lower interest rates, higher credit risks, or other less
favorable characteristics.
FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The investment objective of the Fund is current income consistent with the
stability of principal and liquidity.
INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS
ISSUING SENIOR SECURITIES AND BORROWING MONEY
The Fund may borrow money, directly or indirectly, and issue senior
securities to the maximum extent permitted under the Investment Company Act of
1940 (1940 Act).
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LENDING CASH OR SECURITIES
The Fund may not make loans, provided that this restriction does not prevent the
Fund from purchasing debt obligations, entering into repurchase agreements,
lending its assets to broker/dealers or institutional investors and investing in
loans, including assignments and participation interests.
INVESTING IN COMMODITIES
The Fund may not purchase or sell physical commodities, provided that the Fund
may purchase securities of companies that deal in commodities.
INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE
The Fund may not purchase or sell real estate, provided that this restriction
does not prevent the Fund from investing in issuers which invest, deal, or
otherwise engage in transactions in real estate or interests therein, or
investing in securities that are secured by real estate or interests therein.
The Fund may exercise its rights under agreements relating to such securities,
including the right to enforce security interests and to hold real estate
acquired by reason of such enforcement until that real estate can be liquidated
in an orderly manner.
UNDERWRITING
The Fund may not underwrite the securities of other issuers, except that the
Fund may engage in transactions involving the acquisition, disposition or resale
of its portfolio securities, under circumstances where it may be considered to
be an underwriter under the Securities Act of 1933.
CONCENTRATION OF INVESTMENTS
The Fund will not make investments that will result in the concentration of its
investments in the securities of issuers primarily engaged in the same industry.
Government securities, municipal securities and bank instruments will not be
deemed to constitute an industry.
THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS CANNOT BE CHANGED UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY THE BOARD AND
BY THE "VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF ITS OUTSTANDING VOTING SECURITIES," AS DEFINED BY
THE 1940 ACT. THE FOLLOWING LIMITATIONS, HOWEVER, MAY BE CHANGED BY THE BOARD
WITHOUT SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL. SHAREHOLDERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BEFORE ANY MATERIAL
CHANGE IN THESE LIMITATIONS BECOMES EFFECTIVE.
BUYING ON MARGIN
The Fund will not purchase securities on margin, provided that the Fund may
obtain short-term credits necessary for the clearance of purchases and sales of
securities.
PLEDGING ASSETS
The Fund will not mortgage, pledge, or hypothecate any of its assets,
provided that this shall not apply to the transfer of securities in connection
with any permissible borrowing or to collateral arrangements in connection with
permissible activities.
INVESTING IN ILLIQUID SECURITIES
The Fund will not purchase securities for which there is no readily available
market, or enter into repurchase agreements or purchase time deposits maturing
in more than seven days, if immediately after and as a result, the value of such
securities would exceed, in the aggregate 10% of the Fund's net assets.
INVESTING IN RESTRICTED SECURITIES
The Fund may invest in securities subject to restrictions on resale under
federal securities laws.
For purposes of the diversification limitation, the Fund considers
certificates of deposit and demand and time deposits issued by a U.S. branch of
a domestic bank or savings association having capital, surplus, and undivided
profits in excess of $100,000,000 at the time of investment to be "cash items."
Except with respect to borrowing money, if a percentage limitation is adhered
to at the time of investment, a later increase or decrease in percentage
resulting from any change in value or net assets will not result in a violation
of such limitation.
In applying the Fund's concentration limitation: (a) utility companies will
be divided according to their services, for example, gas, gas transmission,
electric and telephone will each be considered a separate industry; (b)
financial service companies will be classified according to end users of their
services, for example, automobile finance, bank finance and diversified finance
will each be considered a separate industry; and (c) asset- backed securities
will be classified according to the underlying assets securing such securities.
To conform to the current view of the SEC staff that only domestic bank
instruments may be excluded from industry concentration limitations, the Fund
will not exclude foreign bank instruments from industry concentration tests as
long as the policy of the SEC remains in effect.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
The Fund may follow non-fundamental operational policies that are more
restrictive than its fundamental investment limitations, as set forth in the
prospectus and this SAI, in order to comply with applicable laws and
regulations, including the provisions of and regulations under the 1940 Act. In
particular, the Fund will comply with the various requirements of Rule 2a-7 (the
Rule), which regulates money market mutual funds. The Fund will determine the
effective maturity of its investments according to the Rule. The Fund may change
these operational policies to reflect changes in the laws and regulations
without the approval of its shareholders.
DETERMINING MARKET VALUE OF SECURITIES
The Board has have decided that the best method for determining the value of
portfolio instruments is amortized cost. Under this method, portfolio
instruments are valued at the acquisition cost as adjusted for amortization of
premium or accumulation of discount rather than at current market value.
Accordingly, neither the amount of daily income nor the net asset value is
affected by any unrealized appreciation or depreciation of the portfolio. In
periods of declining interest rates, the indicated daily yield on shares of the
Fund computed by dividing the annualized daily income on the Fund's portfolio by
the net asset value computed as above may tend to be higher than a similar
computation made by using a method of valuation based upon market prices and
estimates. In periods of rising interest rates, the opposite may be true.
The Fund's use of the amortized cost method of valuing portfolio instruments
depends on its compliance with certain conditions in the Rule. Under the Rule,
the Board must establish procedures reasonably designed to stabilize the net
asset value per share, as computed for purposes of distribution and redemption,
at $1.00 per share, taking into account current market conditions and the Fund's
investment objective. The procedures include monitoring the relationship between
the amortized cost value per share and the net asset value per share based upon
available indications of market value. The Board will decide what, if any, steps
should be taken if there is a difference of more than 0.5 of 1% between the two
values. The Board will take any steps it considers appropriate (such as
redemption in kind or shortening the average portfolio maturity) to minimize any
material dilution or other unfair results arising from differences between the
two methods of determining net asset value.
HOW IS THE FUND SOLD?
Under the Distributor's Contract with the Fund, the Distributor (Federated Securities
Corp.) offers Shares on a continuous, best-efforts basis.
RULE 12B-1 PLAN
As a reimbursement-type plan, the Rule 12b-1 Plan is designed to pay the
Distributor (who may then pay investment professionals such as banks,
broker/dealers, trust departments of banks, and registered investment advisers)
for marketing activities (such as advertising, printing and distributing
prospectuses, and providing incentives to investment professionals) to promote
sales of Shares so that overall Fund assets are maintained or increased. This
helps the Fund achieve economies of scale, reduce per share expenses, and
provide cash for orderly portfolio management and Share redemptions. In
addition, the Fund's service providers that receive asset-based fees also
benefit from stable or increasing Fund assets.
The Fund reimburses the Distributor only for those payments made to investment
professionals up to the maximum Rule 12b-1 Plan fee. The Distributor may seek
reimbursement in following years for any unreimbursed expenses permitted under
the Plan. In no event will the Fund pay for any expenses of the Distributor that
exceed the maximum Rule 12b-1 Plan fee.
The maximum Rule 12b-1 Plan fee that can be paid in any one year may not be
sufficient to cover the marketing-related expenses the Distributor has incurred.
Therefore, it may take the Distributor a number of years to recoup these
expenses.
SHAREHOLDER SERVICES
The Fund may pay Federated Shareholder Services Company, a subsidiary of
Federated Investors, Inc. (Federated), for providing shareholder services and
maintaining shareholder accounts. Federated Shareholder Services Company may
select others to perform these services for their customers and may pay them
fees.
SUPPLEMENTAL PAYMENTS
Investment professionals (such as broker-dealers or banks) may be paid fees,
in significant amounts, out of the assets of the Distributor and/or Federated
Shareholder Services Company (these fees do not come out of Fund assets). The
Distributor and/or Federated Shareholder Services Company may be reimbursed by
the Adviser or its affiliates.
Investment professionals receive such fees for providing distribution-related
and/or shareholder services, such as advertising, providing incentives to their
sales personnel, sponsoring other activities intended to promote sales, and
maintaining shareholder accounts These payments may be based upon such factors
as the number or value of Shares the investment professional sells or may sell;
the value of client assets invested; and/or the type and nature of sales or
marketing support furnished by the investment professional.
SUBACCOUNTING SERVICES
Certain investment professionals may wish to use the transfer agent's
subaccounting system to minimize their internal recordkeeping requirements. The
transfer agent may charge a fee based on the level of subaccounting services
rendered. Investment professionals holding Shares in a fiduciary, agency,
custodial or similar capacity may charge or pass through subaccounting fees as
part of or in addition to normal trust or agency account fees. They may also
charge fees for other services that may be related to the ownership of Shares.
This information should, therefore, be read together with any agreement between
the customer and the investment professional about the services provided, the
fees charged for those services, and any restrictions and limitations imposed.
REDEMPTION IN KIND
Although the Fund intends to pay Share redemptions in cash, it reserves the
right, as described below, to pay the redemption price in whole or in part by a
distribution of the Fund's portfolio securities.
Because the Fund has elected to be governed by Rule 18f-1 under the 1940 Act,
the Fund is obligated to pay Share redemptions to any one shareholder in cash
only up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of the net assets represented by such
Share class during any 90-day period.
Any Share redemption payment greater than this amount will also be in cash
unless the Fund's Board determines that payment should be in kind. In such a
case, the Fund will pay all or a portion of the remainder of the redemption in
portfolio securities, valued in the same way as the Fund determines its NAV. The
portfolio securities will be selected in a manner that the Fund's Board deems
fair and equitable and, to the extent available, such securities will be readily
marketable.
Redemption in kind is not as liquid as a cash redemption. If redemption is made
in kind, shareholders receiving the portfolio securities and selling them before
their maturity could receive less than the redemption value of the securities
and could incur certain transaction costs.
ACCOUNT AND SHARE INFORMATION
VOTING RIGHTS
Each share of the Fund gives the shareholder one vote in Director elections and
other matters submitted to shareholders for vote.
All Shares of the Corporation have equal voting rights, except that in matters
affecting only a particular Fund or class, only Shares of that Fund or class are
entitled to vote.
Directors may be removed by the Board or by shareholders at a special meeting. A
special meeting of shareholders will be called by the Board upon the written
request of shareholders who own at least 10% of the Corporation's outstanding
shares of all series entitled to vote.
As of September 5, 2000, the following shareholders owned of record,
beneficially, or both, 5% or more of outstanding Shares:
Primevest Financial Services, St. Cloud, MN, owned approximately 588,290,528 Shares
(11.35%); and BHC Securities Inc., Philadelphia, PA, owned approximately 556,178,792
Shares (10.73%).
TAX INFORMATION
FEDERAL INCOME TAX
The Fund intends to meet requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue
Code applicable to regulated investment companies. If these requirements are not
met, it will not receive special tax treatment and will pay federal income tax.
The Fund will be treated as a single, separate entity for federal income tax
purposes so that income earned and capital gains and losses realized by the
Corporation's other portfolios will be separate from those realized by the Fund.
WHO MANAGES AND PROVIDES SERVICES TO THE FUND?
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board is responsible for managing the Corporation's business affairs and for
exercising all the Corporation's powers except those reserved for the
shareholders. Information about each Board member is provided below and includes
each person's: name, address, birth date, present position(s) held with the
Corporation, principal occupations for the past five years and positions held
prior to the past five years, total compensation received as a Director from the
Corporation for its most recent fiscal year, and the total compensation received
from the Federated Fund Complex for the most recent calendar year. The
Corporation is comprised of four funds and the Federated Fund Complex is
comprised of 43 investment companies, whose investment advisers are affiliated
with the Fund's Adviser.
As of September 5, 2000, the Fund's Board and Officers as a group owned less
than 1% of the Fund's outstanding Shares.
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NAME TOTAL
BIRTH DATE AGGREGATE COMPENSATION
ADDRESS PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONS COMPENSATION FROM CORPORATION
POSITION WITH FOR PAST FIVE YEARS FROM FUND AND FUND COMPLEX
CORPORATION
JOHN F. DONAHUE*+# Chief Executive Officer and Director $0 $0 for the
Birth Date: July or Trustee of the Federated Fund Corporation
28, 1924 Complex; Chairman and Director, and 43 other
Federated Investors Federated Investors, Inc.; Chairman, investment
Tower Federated Investment Management companies in
1001 Liberty Avenue Company, Federated Global Investment the
Pittsburgh, PA Management Corp. and Passport Fund Complex
CHAIRMAN AND Research, Ltd. ; formerly: Trustee,
DIRECTOR Federated Investment Management
Company and Chairman and Director,
Federated Investment Counseling.
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THOMAS G. BIGLEY Director or Trustee of the Federated $3,507.68 $116,760.63 for
Birth Date: Fund Complex; Director, Member of the Corporation
February 3, 1934 Executive Committee, Children's and 43 other
15 Old Timber Trail Hospital of Pittsburgh; Director and investment
Pittsburgh, PA Chairman of Audit Committee, Robroy companies in
DIRECTOR Industries, Inc. (coated steel the
conduits/computer storage equipment); Fund Complex
formerly: Senior Partner, Ernst &
Young LLP; Director, MED 3000 Group,
Inc. (physician practice management);
Director, Member of Executive
Committee, University of Pittsburgh.
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JOHN T. CONROY, JR. Director or Trustee of the Federated $3,667.83 $128,455.37 for
Birth Date: June Fund Complex; Chairman of the Board, the Corporation
23, 1937 Investment Properties Corporation; and 43 other
Grubb & Partner or Trustee in private real investment
Ellis/Investment estate ventures in Southwest Florida; companies in
Properties formerly: President, Investment the
Corporation Properties Corporation; Senior Vice Fund Complex
3201 Tamiami Trail President, John R. Wood and
North Associates, Inc., Realtors; President,
Naples, FL Naples Property Management, Inc. and
DIRECTOR Northgate Village Development
Corporation.
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NICHOLAS P. Director or Trustee of the Federated $3,507.68 $73,191.21 for
CONSTANTAKIS Fund Complex; Director and Chairman of the Corporation
Birth Date: the Audit Committee, Michael Baker and 37 other
September 3, 1939 Corporation (engineering, investment
175 Woodshire Drive construction, operations and technical companies in
Pittsburgh, PA services); formerly: Partner, Andersen the
DIRECTOR Worldwide SC. Fund Complex
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JOHN F. CUNNINGHAM Director or Trustee of some of the $654.60 $93,190.48 for
Birth Date: March Federated Fund Complex; Chairman, the Corporation
5, 1943 President and Chief Executive Officer, and 37 other
353 El Brillo Way Cunningham & Co., Inc. (strategic investment
Palm Beach, FL business consulting); Trustee companies in
DIRECTOR Associate, Boston College; Director, the
Iperia Corp. Fund Complex
(communications/software); formerly:
Director, Redgate Communications and EMC Corporation
(computer storage systems).
Previous Positions: Chairman of the
Board and Chief Executive Officer,
Computer Consoles, Inc.; President and
Chief Operating Officer, Wang
Laboratories; Director, First National
Bank of Boston; Director, Apollo
Computer, Inc.
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LAWRENCE D. ELLIS, Director or Trustee of the Federated $3,333.91 $116,760.63 for
M.D.* Fund Complex; Professor of Medicine, the Corporation
Birth Date: October University of Pittsburgh; Medical and 43 other
11, 1932 Director, University of Pittsburgh investment
3471 Fifth Avenue Medical Center - Downtown; companies in
Suite 1111 Hematologist, Oncologist and the
Pittsburgh, PA Internist, University of Pittsburgh Fund Complex
DIRECTOR Medical Center; Member, National Board
of Trustees, Leukemia Society of
America.
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PETER E. MADDEN Director or Trustee of the Federated $3,494.05 $109,153.60 for
Birth Date: March Fund Complex; formerly: the Corporation
16, 1942 Representative, Commonwealth of and 43 other
One Royal Palm Way Massachusetts General Court; investment
100 Royal Palm Way President, State Street Bank and Trust companies in
Palm Beach, FL Company and State Street Corporation. the
DIRECTOR Fund Complex
Previous Positions: Director, VISA USA
and VISA International; Chairman and
Director, Massachusetts Bankers
Association; Director, Depository
Trust Corporation; Director, The
Boston Stock Exchange.
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CHARLES F. Director or Trustee of some of the $3,667.83 $102,573.91 for
MANSFIELD, JR. Federated Fund Complex; Executive Vice the Corporation
Birth Date: April President, Legal and External Affairs, and 40 other
10, 1945 Dugan Valva Contess, Inc. (marketing, investment
80 South Road communications, technology and companies in
Westhampton Beach, consulting); formerly: Management the
NY DIRECTOR Consultant. Fund Complex
Previous Positions: Chief Executive Officer, PBTC
International Bank; Partner, Arthur Young & Company (now
Ernst & Young LLP); Chief Financial Officer of Retail
Banking Sector, Chase Manhattan Bank; Senior Vice
President, HSBC Bank USA (formerly, Marine Midland Bank);
Vice President, Citibank; Assistant Professor of Banking
and Finance, Frank G. Zarb School of Business, Hofstra
University.
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JOHN E. MURRAY, Director or Trustee of the Federated $3,494.05 $128,455.37 for
JR., J.D., S.J.D.# Fund Complex; President, Law the Corporation
Birth Date: Professor, Duquesne University; and 43 other
December 20, 1932 Consulting Partner, Mollica & Murray; investment
President, Duquesne Director, Michael Baker Corp. companies in
University (engineering, construction, operations the
Pittsburgh, PA and technical services). Fund Complex
DIRECTOR
Previous Positions: Dean and Professor
of Law, University of Pittsburgh
School of Law; Dean and Professor of
Law, Villanova University School of
Law.
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MARJORIE P. SMUTS Director or Trustee of the Federated $3,333.91 $116,760.63 for
Birth Date: June Fund Complex; Public the Corporation
21, 1935 Relations/Marketing/Conference and 43 other
4905 Bayard Street Planning. investment
Pittsburgh, PA companies in
DIRECTOR Previous Positions: National the
Spokesperson, Aluminum Company of Fund Complex America;
television producer; business owner; conference
coordinator.
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JOHN S. WALSH Director or Trustee of some of the $3,333.91 $94,536.85 for
Birth Date: Federated Fund Complex; President and the Corporation
November 28, 1957 Director, Heat Wagon, Inc. and 39 other
2604 William Drive (manufacturer of construction investment
Valparaiso, IN temporary heaters); President and companies in
DIRECTOR Director, Manufacturers Products, Inc. the
(distributor of portable construction Fund Complex
heaters); President, Portable Heater
Parts, a division of Manufacturers
Products, Inc.; Director, Walsh &
Kelly, Inc. (heavy highway
contractor); formerly: Vice President,
Walsh & Kelly, Inc.
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J. CHRISTOPHER President or Executive Vice President $0 $0 for the
DONAHUE*+ of the Federated Fund Complex; Corporation
Birth Date: April Director or Trustee of some of the and 30 other
11, 1949 Funds in the Federated Fund Complex; investment
Federated Investors President, Chief Executive Officer and companies in
Tower Director, Federated Investors, Inc.; the
1001 Liberty Avenue President, Chief Executive Officer and Fund Complex
Pittsburgh, PA Trustee, Federated Investment
EXECUTIVE VICE Management Company; Trustee, Federated
PRESIDENT AND Investment Counseling; President,
DIRECTOR Chief Executive Officer and Director,
Federated Global Investment Management
Corp.; President and Chief Executive
Officer, Passport Research, Ltd.;
Trustee, Federated Shareholder
Services Company; Director, Federated
Services Company; formerly: President,
Federated Investment Counseling.
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EDWARD C. GONZALES President, Executive Vice President $0 $0 for the
Birth Date: October and Treasurer of some of the Funds in Corporation
22, 1930 the Federated Fund Complex; Vice and 42 other
Federated Investors Chairman, Federated Investors, Inc.; investment
Tower Trustee, Federated Administrative companies in
1001 Liberty Avenue Services; formerly: Trustee or the
Pittsburgh, PA Director of some of the Funds in the Fund Complex
EXECUTIVE VICE Federated Fund Complex; CEO and
PRESIDENT Chairman, Federated Administrative
Services; Vice President, Federated
Investment Management Company,
Federated Investment Counseling,
Federated Global Investment Management
Corp. and Passport Research, Ltd.;
Director and Executive Vice President,
Federated Securities Corp.; Director,
Federated Services Company; Trustee,
Federated Shareholder Services Company.
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JOHN W. MCGONIGLE Executive Vice President and Secretary $0 $0 for the
Birth Date: October of the Federated Fund Complex; Corporation
26, 1938 Executive Vice President, Secretary and 43 other
Federated Investors and Director, Federated Investors, investment
Tower Inc.; formerly: Trustee, Federated companies in
1001 Liberty Avenue Investment Management Company and the
Pittsburgh, PA Federated Investment Counseling; Fund Complex
EXECUTIVE VICE Director, Federated Global Investment
PRESIDENT AND Management Corp., Federated Services
SECRETARY Company and Federated Securities Corp.
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RICHARD J. THOMAS Treasurer of the Federated Fund $0 $0 for the
Birth Date: June Complex; Senior Vice President, Corporation
17, 1954 Federated Administrative Services; and 43 other
Federated Investors formerly: Vice President, Federated investment
Tower Administrative Services; held various companies in
1001 Liberty Avenue management positions within Funds the
Pittsburgh, PA Financial Services Division of Fund Complex
TREASURER Federated Investors, Inc.
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RICHARD B. FISHER President or Vice President of some of $0 $0 for the
Birth Date: May 17, the Funds in the Federated Fund Corporation
1923 Complex; Vice Chairman, Federated and 41 other
Federated Investors Investors, Inc.; Chairman, Federated investment
Tower Securities Corp.; formerly: Director companies in
1001 Liberty Avenue or Trustee of some of the Funds in the the
Pittsburgh, PA Federated Fund Complex,; Executive Fund Complex
PRESIDENT Vice President, Federated Investors,
Inc. and Director and Chief Executive
Officer, Federated Securities Corp.
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WILLIAM D. DAWSON, Chief Investment Officer of this Fund $0 $0 for the
III and various other Funds in the Corporation
Birth Date: March Federated Fund Complex; Executive Vice and 27 other
3, 1949 President, Federated Investment investment
Federated Investors Counseling, Federated Global companies in
Tower Investment Management Corp., Federated the
1001 Liberty Avenue Investment Management Company and Fund Complex
Pittsburgh, PA Passport Research, Ltd.; Director,
CHIEF INVESTMENT Federated Global Investment Management
OFFICER Corp. and Federated Investment
Management Company; Registered
Representative, Federated Securities
Corp.; Portfolio Manager, Federated
Administrative Services; Vice
President, Federated Investors, Inc.;
formerly: Executive Vice President and
Senior Vice President, Federated
Investment Counseling Institutional
Portfolio Management Services
Division; Senior Vice President,
Federated Investment Management
Company and Passport Research, Ltd.
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DEBORAH A. Deborah A. Cunningham has been the $0 $0 for the
CUNNINGHAM Fund's Portfolio Manager since August Corporation
Birth Date: 1989. Ms. Cunningham joined Federated and 3 other
September 15, 1959 in 1981 and has been a Senior investment
Federated Investors Portfolio Manager and a Senior Vice companies in
Tower President of the Fund's Adviser since the
1001 Liberty Avenue 1997. Ms. Cunningham served as a Fund Complex
Pittsburgh, PA Portfolio Manager and a Vice President
VICE PRESIDENT of the Adviser from 1993 through 1996.
Ms. Cunningham is a Chartered
Financial Analyst and received her
M.B.A. in Finance from Robert Morris
College.
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MARY JO OCHSON Mary Jo Ochson is Vice President of $0 $0 for the
Birth Date: the Corporation. Ms. Ochson joined Corporation
September 12, 1953 Federated in 1982 and has been a and 4 other
Federated Investors Senior Portfolio Manager and a Senior investment
Tower Vice President of the Fund's Adviser companies in
1001 Liberty Avenue since 1996. From 1988 through 1995, the
Pittsburgh, PA Ms. Ochson served as a Portfolio Fund Complex
VICE PRESIDENT Manager and a Vice President of the
Fund's Adviser. Ms. Ochson is a
Chartered Financial Analyst and
received her M.B.A. in Finance from
the University of Pittsburgh.
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* AN ASTERISK DENOTES A DIRECTOR WHO IS DEEMED TO BE AN INTERESTED PERSON AS
DEFINED IN THE 1940 ACT. # A POUND SIGN DENOTES A MEMBER OF THE BOARD'S
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, WHICH HANDLES THE BOARD'S RESPONSIBILITIES BETWEEN ITS
MEETINGS.
+ MR. DONAHUE IS THE FATHER OF J. CHRISTOPHER DONAHUE, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND
DIRECTOR OF THE CORPORATION.
INVESTMENT ADVISER
The Adviser conducts investment research and makes investment decisions for the
Fund.
The Adviser is a wholly owned subsidiary of Federated.
The Adviser shall not be liable to the Corporation or any Fund shareholder for
any losses that may be sustained in the purchase, holding, or sale of any
security or for anything done or omitted by it, except acts or omissions
involving willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence, or reckless
disregard of the duties imposed upon it by its contract with the Corporation.
OTHER RELATED SERVICES
Affiliates of the Adviser may, from time to time, provide certain electronic
equipment and software to institutional customers in order to facilitate the
purchase of Fund Shares offered by the Distributor.
CODE OF ETHICS RESTRICTIONS ON PERSONAL TRADING
As required by SEC rules, the Fund, its Adviser, and its Distributor have
adopted codes of ethics. These codes govern securities trading activities of
investment personnel, Fund Directors, and certain other employees. Although they
do permit these people to trade in securities, including those that the Fund
could buy, they also contain significant safeguards designed to protect the Fund
and its shareholders from abuses in this area, such as requirements to obtain
prior approval for, and to report, particular transactions.
BROKERAGE TRANSACTIONS
When selecting brokers and dealers to handle the purchase and sale of portfolio
instruments, the Adviser looks for prompt execution of the order at a favorable
price. The Adviser will generally use those who are recognized dealers in
specific portfolio instruments, except when a better price and execution of the
order can be obtained elsewhere. In selecting among firms believed to meet these
criteria, the Adviser may give consideration to those firms which have sold or
are selling Shares of the Fund and other funds distributed by the Distributor
and its affiliates. The Adviser makes decisions on portfolio transactions and
selects brokers and dealers subject to review by the Fund's Board.
Investment decisions for the Fund are made independently from those of other
accounts managed by the Adviser. When the Fund and one or more of those accounts
invests in, or disposes of, the same security, available investments or
opportunities for sales will be allocated among the Fund and the account(s) in a
manner believed by the Adviser to be equitable. While the coordination and
ability to participate in volume transactions may benefit the Fund, it is
possible that this procedure could adversely impact the price paid or received
and/or the position obtained or disposed of by the Fund.
ADMINISTRATOR
Federated Services Company, a subsidiary of Federated, provides administrative
personnel and services (including certain legal and financial reporting
services) necessary to operate the Fund. Federated Services Company provides
these at the following annual rate of the average aggregate daily net assets of
all Federated Funds as specified below:
AVERAGE AGGREGATE DAILY
MAXIMUM NET ASSETS OF THE
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FEDERATED FUNDS
0.150 of 1% on the first $250 million
0.125 of 1% on the next $250 million
0.100 of 1% on the next $250 million
0.075 of 1% on assets in excess of
$750 million
The administrative fee received during any fiscal year shall be at least
$125,000 per portfolio. Federated Services Company may voluntarily waive a
portion of its fee and may reimburse the Fund for expenses.
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Federated Services Company also provides certain accounting and recordkeeping
services with respect to the Fund's portfolio investments for a fee based on
Fund assets plus out-of-pocket expenses.
CUSTODIAN
State Street Bank and Trust Company, Boston, Massachusetts, is custodian for the
securities and cash of the Fund.
TRANSFER AGENT AND DIVIDEND DISBURSING AGENT
Federated Services Company, through its registered transfer agent subsidiary,
Federated Shareholder Services Company, maintains all necessary shareholder
records. The Fund pays the transfer agent a fee based on the size, type and
number of accounts and transactions made by shareholders.
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
The independent public accountant for the Fund, Deloitte & Touche LLP, plans and
performs its audit so that it may provide an opinion as to whether the Fund's
financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement.
FEES PAID BY THE FUND FOR SERVICES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31
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2000 1999 1998
Advisory Fee Earned $24,424,543$21,092,71$15,717,524
Advisory Fee Reduction $6,635,519$6,770,854$5,759,049
Administrative Fee $3,680,740$3,180,781$2,371,597
Brokerage Commissions $0 $0 $0
12b-1 Fee $4,884,909
Shareholder Services Fee $12,212,271
HOW DOES THE FUND MEASURE PERFORMANCE?
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The Fund may advertise Share performance by using the SEC's standard method for
calculating performance applicable to all mutual funds. The SEC also permits
this standard performance information to be accompanied by non-standard
performance information.
The performance of Shares depends upon such variables as: portfolio quality;
average portfolio maturity; type and value of portfolio securities; changes in
interest rates; changes or differences in the Fund's or any class of Shares'
expenses; and various other factors.
Share performance fluctuates on a daily basis largely because net earnings
fluctuate daily. Both net earnings and offering price per Share are factors in
the computation of yield and total return.
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AND YIELD
Total returns are given for the one-year, five-year and ten-year periods
ended May 31, 2000.
Yield and Effective Yield are given for the 7-day period ended May 31, 2000.
7-DAY PERIOD 1 Year 5 Years 10
Years
Total Return 4.81% 4.73% 4.46%
Yield 5.53%
Effective Yield 5.69%
TOTAL RETURN
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Total return represents the change (expressed as a percentage) in the value of
Shares over a specific period of time, and includes the investment of income and
capital gains distributions.
The average annual total return for Shares is the average compounded rate of
return for a given period that would equate a $1,000 initial investment to the
ending redeemable value of that investment. The ending redeemable value is
computed by multiplying the number of Shares owned at the end of the period by
the NAV per Share at the end of the period. The number of Shares owned at the
end of the period is based on the number of Shares purchased at the beginning of
the period with $1,000, less any applicable sales charge, adjusted over the
period by any additional Shares, assuming the annual reinvestment of all
dividends and distributions.
YIELD AND EFFECTIVE YIELD
The yield of Shares is based upon the seven days ending on the day of the
calculation, called the "base period." This yield is calculated by: determining
the net change in the value of a hypothetical account with a balance of one
Share at the beginning of the base period, with the net change excluding capital
changes but including the value of any additional Shares purchased with
dividends earned from the original one Share and all dividends declared on the
original and any purchased Shares; dividing the net change in the account's
value by the value of the account at the beginning of the base period to
determine the base period return; and multiplying the base period return by
365/7. The effective yield is calculated by compounding the unannualized
base-period return by: adding one to the base-period return, raising the sum to
the 365/7th power; and subtracting one from the result. To the extent investment
professionals and broker/dealers charge fees in connection with services
provided in conjunction with an investment in Shares, the Share performance is
lower for shareholders paying those fees.
PERFORMANCE COMPARISONS
Advertising and sales literature may include:
o references to ratings, rankings, and financial publications and/or performance
comparisons of Shares to certain indices;
o charts, graphs and illustrations using the Fund's returns, or returns in
general, that demonstrate investment concepts such as tax-deferred
compounding, dollar-cost averaging and systematic investment;
o discussions of economic, financial and political developments and their impact
on the securities market, including the portfolio manager's views on how such
developments could impact the Fund; and
o information about the mutual fund industry from sources such as the Investment
Company Institute.
The Fund may compare its performance, or performance for the types of securities
in which it invests, to a variety of other investments, including federally
insured bank products such as bank savings accounts, certificates of deposit,
and Treasury bills.
The Fund may quote information from reliable sources regarding individual
countries and regions, world stock exchanges, and economic and demographic
statistics.
You may use financial publications and/or indices to obtain a more complete view
of Share performance. When comparing performance, you should consider all
relevant factors such as the composition of the index used, prevailing market
conditions, portfolio compositions of other funds, and methods used to value
portfolio securities and compute offering price. The financial publications
and/or indices which the Fund uses in advertising may include:
LIPPER ANALYTICAL SERVICES, INC.
Lipper Analytical Services, Inc. ranks funds in various fund categories based on
total return, which assumes the reinvestment of all income dividends and capital
gains distributions, if any.
IBC/DONOGHUE'S MONEY FUND REPORT
IBC/Donoghue's Money Fund Report publishes annualized yields of money market
funds weekly. Donoghue's MONEY MARKET INSIGHT publication reports monthly and
12-month-to-date investment results for the same money funds.
MONEY
MONEY, a monthly magazine, regularly ranks money market funds in various
categories based on the latest available seven-day effective yield.
WHO IS FEDERATED INVESTORS, INC.?
Federated is dedicated to meeting investor needs by making structured,
straightforward and consistent investment decisions. Federated investment
products have a history of competitive performance and have gained the
confidence of thousands of financial institutions and individual investors.
Federated's disciplined investment selection process is rooted in sound
methodologies backed by fundamental and technical research. At Federated,
success in investment management does not depend solely on the skill of a single
portfolio manager. It is a fusion of individual talents and state-of-the-art
industry tools and resources. Federated's investment process involves teams of
portfolio managers and analysts, and investment decisions are executed by
traders who are dedicated to specific market sectors and who handle trillions of
dollars in annual trading volume.
FEDERATED FUNDS OVERVIEW
MUNICIPAL FUNDS
In the municipal sector, as of December 31, 1999, Federated managed 12 bond
funds with approximately $2.0 billion in assets and 24 money market funds with
approximately $13.1 billion in total assets. In 1976, Federated introduced one
of the first municipal bond mutual funds in the industry and is now one of the
largest institutional buyers of municipal securities. The Funds may quote
statistics from organizations including The Tax Foundation and the National
Taxpayers Union regarding the tax obligations of Americans.
EQUITY FUNDS
In the equity sector, Federated has more than 29 years' experience. As of
December 31, 1999, Federated managed 53 equity funds totaling approximately
$18.3 billion in assets across growth, value, equity income, international,
index and sector (i.e. utility) styles. Federated's value-oriented management
style combines quantitative and qualitative analysis and features a structured,
computer-assisted composite modeling system that was developed in the 1970s.
CORPORATE BOND FUNDS
In the corporate bond sector, as of December 31, 1999, Federated managed 13
money market funds and 29 bond funds with assets approximating $35.7 billion and
$7.7 billion, respectively. Federated's corporate bond decision making--based on
intensive, diligent credit analysis--is backed by over 27 years of experience in
the corporate bond sector. In 1972, Federated introduced one of the first
high-yield bond funds in the industry. In 1983, Federated was one of the first
fund managers to participate in the asset backed securities market, a market
totaling more than $209 billion.
GOVERNMENT FUNDS
In the government sector, as of December 31, 1999, Federated managed 9 mortgage
backed, 11 government/agency and 16 government money market mutual funds, with
assets approximating $4.7 billion, $1.6 billion and $34.1 billion, respectively.
Federated trades approximately $450 million in U.S. government and mortgage
backed securities daily and places approximately $25 billion in repurchase
agreements each day. Federated introduced the first U.S. government fund to
invest in U.S. government bond securities in 1969. Federated has been a major
force in the short- and intermediate-term government markets since 1982 and
currently manages approximately $43.8 billion in government funds within these
maturity ranges.
MONEY MARKET FUNDS
In the money market sector, Federated gained prominence in the mutual fund
industry in 1974 with the creation of the first institutional money market fund.
Simultaneously, the company pioneered the use of the amortized cost method of
accounting for valuing shares of money market funds, a principal means used by
money managers today to value money market fund shares. Other innovations
include the first institutional tax-free money market fund. As of December 31,
1999, Federated managed more than $83.0 billion in assets across 54 money market
funds, including 16 government, 13 prime, 24 municipal and 1 euro-denominated
with assets approximating $34.1 billion, $35.7 billion, $13.1 billion and $115
million, respectively.
The Chief Investment Officers responsible for oversight of the various investment
sectors within Federated are: U.S. equity and high yield - J. Thomas Madden; U.S.
fixed income -William D. Dawson, III; and global equities and fixed income - Henry A.
Frantzen. The Chief Investment Officers are Executive Vice Presidents of the
Federated advisory companies.
MUTUAL FUND MARKET
Thirty-seven percent of American households are pursuing their financial goals
through mutual funds. These investors, as well as businesses and institutions,
have entrusted over $5 trillion to the more than 7,300 funds available,
according to the Investment Company Institute.
FEDERATED CLIENTS OVERVIEW
Federated distributes mutual funds through its subsidiaries for a variety of
investment purposes. Specific markets include:
INSTITUTIONAL CLIENTS
Federated meets the needs of approximately 1,160 institutional clients
nationwide by managing and servicing separate accounts and mutual funds for a
variety of purposes, including defined benefit and defined contribution
programs, cash management, and asset/liability management. Institutional clients
include corporations, pension funds, tax exempt entities,
foundations/endowments, insurance companies, and investment and financial
advisers. The marketing effort to these institutional clients is headed by John
B. Fisher, President, Institutional Sales Division, Federated Securities
Corp.
BANK MARKETING
Other institutional clients include more than 1,600 banks and trust
organizations. Virtually all of the trust divisions of the top 100 bank holding
companies use Federated Funds in their clients' portfolios. The marketing effort
to trust clients is headed by Timothy C. Pillion, Senior Vice President, Bank
Marketing & Sales.
BROKER/DEALERS AND BANK BROKER/DEALER SUBSIDIARIES
Federated Funds are available to consumers through major brokerage firms
nationwide--we have over 2,200 broker/dealer and bank broker/dealer
relationships across the country--supported by more wholesalers than any other
mutual fund distributor. Federated's service to financial professionals and
institutions has earned it high ratings in several surveys performed by DALBAR,
Inc. DALBAR is recognized as the industry benchmark for service quality
measurement. The marketing effort to these firms is headed by James F. Getz,
President, Broker/Dealer Sales Division, Federated Securities Corp.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The Financial Statements for the Fund for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2000
are incorporated herein by reference to the Annual Report to Shareholders of
Prime Cash Series dated May 31, 2000.
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ADDRESSES
PRIME CASH SERIES
Federated Investors Funds
5800 Corporate Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15237-7000
DISTRIBUTOR
Federated Securities Corp.
Federated Investors Tower
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
INVESTMENT ADVISER
Federated Investment Management Company
Federated Investors Tower
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
CUSTODIAN
State Street Bank and Trust Company
P.O. Box 8600
Boston, MA 02266-8600
TRANSFER AGENT AND DIVIDEND DISBURSING AGENT
Federated Shareholder Services Company
P.O. Box 8600
Boston, MA 02266-8600
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Deloitte & Touche LLP
200 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02116
PROSPECTUS
A Portfolio of Cash Trust Series, Inc.
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A money market mutual fund seeking to provide current income consistent with stability of principal and liquidity by investing primarily in a portfolio of short-term U.S. Treasury securities.
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As with all mutual funds, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not approved or disapproved these securities or passed upon the adequacy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
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NOT FDIC INSURED
MAY LOSE VALUE
NO BANK GUARANTEESEPTEMBER 30,
2000
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Risk/Return Summary 1
What are the Fund's Fees and Expenses? 3
What are the Fund's Investment Strategies? 4
What are the Principal Securities in Which the
Fund Invests? 5
What are the Specific Risks of Investing in the Fund? 5
What Do Shares Cost? 6
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How is the Fund Sold? 6
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How to Purchase Shares 7
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How to Redeem Shares 8
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Account and Share Information 11
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Who Manages the Fund? 12
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Financial Information 12
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The Fund is a money market fund that seeks to maintain a stable net asset value (NAV) of $1.00 per Share. The Fund's investment objective is current income consistent with stability of principal and liquidity. While there is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective, it endeavors to do so by following the strategies and policies described in this prospectus.
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The Fund invests primarily in a portfolio of short-term U.S. Treasury securities. These investments include repurchase agreements collateralized fully by U.S. Treasury securities. The Fund will have a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of 90 days or less.
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All mutual funds take investment risks. Therefore, even though the Fund is a money market fund that seeks to maintain a stable NAV, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund. The Shares offered by this prospectus are not deposits or obligations of any bank, are not endorsed or guaranteed by any bank and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board or any other government agency.
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Historically, the Fund has maintained a constant $1.00 NAV per Share. The bar chart shows the variability of the Fund's total returns on a calendar year-end basis.
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The Fund's Shares are sold without a sales charge (load). The total returns displayed above are based upon NAV.
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The Fund's total return for the six-month period from January 1, 2000 to June 30, 2000 was 2.44%.
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Within the periods shown in the Chart, the Fund's highest quarterly return was 1.47% (quarter ended March 31, 1991). Its lowest quarterly return was 0.55% (quarter ended June 30, 1993).
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The following table represents the Fund's Average Annual Total Returns for the calendar periods ended December 31, 1999.
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Calendar Period |
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Fund |
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1 Year |
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<R>5 Year</R> |
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<R>4.56%</R> |
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Start of Performance1 |
|
<R>4.38%</R> |
1 The Fund's start of performance date was February 7, 1990.
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The Fund's 7-Day Net Yield as of December 31, 1999 was 3.98%. You may call the Fund at 1-800-341-7400 for the current 7-Day Net Yield.
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Past performance is no guarantee of future results. This information provides you with historical performance information so that you can analyze whether the Fund's investment risks are balanced by its potential returns.
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This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold Shares of the Fund.
|
Shareholder Fees |
|
|
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Fees Paid Directly From Your Investment |
|
|
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Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price) |
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None |
|
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of original purchase
price or redemption proceeds, |
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None |
|
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (and other
Distributions) (as a percentage of |
|
None |
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Redemption Fee (as a percentage of amount redeemed, if applicable) |
|
None |
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Exchange Fee |
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None |
|
|
|
|
|
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (Before Waiver and Reduction)1 |
|
|
|
Expenses That are Deducted From Fund Assets (as a percentage of average net assets) |
|
|
|
Management Fee2 |
|
0.50% |
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Distribution (12b-1) Fee3 |
|
0.35% |
|
Shareholder Services Fee |
|
0.25% |
|
Other Expenses |
|
0.20% |
|
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses |
|
1.30% |
|
1 Although not contractually obligated to do so, the adviser waived certain amounts and the distributor elected not to accrue a portion of the distribution (12b-1) fee. These are shown below along with the net expenses the Fund actually paid for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2000. |
|
|
|
Total Waiver and Reduction of Fund Expenses |
|
0.29% |
|
Total Actual Annual Fund Operating Expenses (after waiver and reduction) |
|
1.01% |
|
2 The adviser voluntarily waived a portion of the management fee. The adviser can terminate this voluntary waiver at any time. The management fee paid by the Fund (after the voluntary waiver) was 0.46% for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2000. |
|
|
|
3 The distributor voluntarily elected not to accrue a portion of the distribution (12b-1) fee. The distributor can terminate this voluntary reduction at any time. The distribution (12b-1) fee paid by the Fund (after the voluntary reduction) was 0.10% for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2000. |
|
|
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This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.
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The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses are before the waiver and reduction as shown in the table and remain the same. Although your actual costs and returns may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
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1 Year |
$ |
<R>132 </R> |
|
|
||
|
3 Years |
$ |
<R>412</R> |
|
|
||
|
<R>5 Years</R> |
$ |
<R>713</R> |
|
|
||
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10 Years |
$ |
<R>1,568</R> |
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|
||
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The Fund invests primarily in a portfolio of U.S. Treasury securities maturing in 397 days or less. These investments include repurchase agreements collateralized fully by U.S. Treasury securities. The Fund will have a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of 90 days or less.
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The Fund's investment adviser (Adviser) targets a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity range based upon its interest rate outlook. The Adviser formulates its interest rate outlook by analyzing a variety of factors, such as:
The Adviser generally shortens the portfolio's dollar-weighted average maturity when it expects interest rates to rise and extends the maturity when it expects interest rates to fall. The Adviser selects securities used to shorten or extend the portfolio's dollar-weighted average maturity by comparing the returns currently offered by different investments to their historical and expected returns.
U.S. Treasury securities are direct obligations of the federal government of the United States. U.S. Treasury securities pay interest, dividends or distributions at a specified rate. The rate may be a fixed percentage of the principal or adjusted periodically. In addition, the U.S. Treasury must repay the principal amount of the security, normally within a specified time.
Repurchase agreements are transactions in which the Fund buys a security from a dealer or bank and agrees to sell the security back at a mutually agreed upon time and price. The repurchase price exceeds the sale price, reflecting the Fund's return on the transaction. This return is unrelated to the interest rate on the underlying security. The Fund will enter into repurchase agreements only with banks and other recognized financial institutions, such as securities dealers, deemed creditworthy by the Adviser. Repurchase agreements are subject to credit risks.
Prices of fixed income securities rise and fall in response to changes in the interest rate paid by similar securities. Generally, when interest rates rise, prices of fixed income securities fall. However, market factors, such as the demand for particular fixed income securities, may cause the price of certain fixed income securities to fall while the prices of other securities rise or remain unchanged.
Interest rate changes have a greater effect on the price of fixed income securities with longer maturities. Money market funds try to minimize this risk by purchasing short-term securities.
Credit risk includes the possibility that a party to a transaction involving the Fund will fail to meet its obligations. This could cause the Fund to lose the benefit of the transaction or prevent the Fund from selling or buying other securities to implement its investment strategy.
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You can purchase or redeem Shares any day the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is open. The Fund attempts to stabilize the NAV of its Shares at $1.00 by valuing the portfolio securities using the amortized cost method. The Fund cannot guarantee that its NAV will always remain at $1.00 per Share. The Fund does not charge a front-end sales charge. NAV is determined at 12:00 noon and 3:00 p.m. (Eastern time) and as of the end of regular trading (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) each day the NYSE is open.
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The required minimum initial investment for Fund Shares is $10,000. The required minimum subsequent investment amount is $500. The minimum initial and subsequent investment amounts for retirement plans are $250 and $100, respectively.
An institutional investor's minimum investment is calculated by combining all accounts it maintains with the Fund. Accounts established through investment professionals may be subject to a smaller minimum investment amount. Keep in mind that investment professionals may charge you fees for their services in connection with your Share transactions.
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The Fund's Distributor, Federated Securities Corp., markets the Shares described in this prospectus to customers of financial institutions such as banks, fiduciaries, custodians of public funds, investment advisers and broker-dealers, or to individuals, directly or through investment professionals.
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When the Distributor receives marketing fees, it may pay some or all of them to investment professionals. The Distributor and its affiliates may pay out of their assets other amounts (including items of material value) to investment professionals for marketing and servicing Shares. The Distributor is a subsidiary of Federated Investors, Inc. (Federated).
The Fund has adopted a Rule 12b-1 Plan, which allows it to pay marketing fees to the Distributor and investment professionals for the sale, distribution and customer servicing of the Fund's Shares. Because these Shares pay marketing fees on an ongoing basis, your investment cost may be higher over time than other shares with different marketing fees.
You may purchase Shares through an investment professional or directly from the Fund. The Fund reserves the right to reject any request to purchase Shares.
Investment professionals should send payments according to the instructions in the sections "By Wire" or "By Check."
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You will become the owner of Shares after the Fund receives your wire or your check. If your check does not clear, your purchase will be canceled and you could be liable for any losses or fees incurred by the Fund or Federated Shareholder Services Company, the Fund's transfer agent.
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An institution may establish an account and place an order by calling the Fund and will become a shareholder after the Fund receives the order.
Send your wire to:
State Street Bank and Trust Company
Boston, MA
Dollar Amount of Wire
ABA Number 011000028
Attention: EDGEWIRE
Wire Order Number, Dealer Number or Group Number
Nominee/Institution Name
Fund Name and Number and Account Number
You cannot purchase Shares by wire on holidays when wire transfers are restricted.
Make your check payable to The Federated Funds, note your account number on the check, and mail it to:
Federated Shareholder Services Company
P.O. Box 8600
Boston, MA 02266-8600
If you send your check by a private courier or overnight delivery service that requires a street address, mail it to:
Federated Shareholder Services Company
1099 Hingham Street
Rockland, MA 02370-3317
Payment should be made in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank. The Fund will not accept third-party checks (checks originally payable to someone other than you or The Federated Funds). Orders by mail are considered received when payment by check is converted into federal funds (normally the business day after the check is received) and Shares begin earning dividends the next day.
Once you have opened an account, you may automatically purchase additional Shares on a regular basis by completing the Systematic Investment Program (SIP) section of the New Account Form or by contacting the Fund or your investment professional. The minimum investment amount for SIPs is $50.
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Once you have opened an account, you may purchase additional Shares through a depository institution that is an ACH member. This purchase option can be established by completing the appropriate sections of the New Account Form.
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You may purchase Shares as retirement investments (such as qualified plans and IRAs or transfer or rollover of assets). Call your investment professional or the Fund for information on retirement investments. We suggest that you discuss retirement investments with your tax adviser. You may be subject to an annual IRA account fee.
You should redeem Shares:
Submit your redemption request to your investment professional by the end of regular trading on the NYSE (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time). Investment professionals are responsible for promptly submitting redemption requests and providing proper written redemption instructions as outlined below.
You may redeem Shares by calling the Fund at 1-800-341-7400 once you have completed the appropriate authorization form for telephone transactions.
If you call before 3:00 p.m. (Eastern time), your redemption will be wired to you the same day. You will not receive that day's dividend.
If you call after 3:00 p.m. (Eastern time), your redemption will be wired to you the following business day. You will receive that day's dividend. Under limited circumstances, arrangements may be made with the Distributor for same-day payment of redemption proceeds, without that day's dividend, for redemption requests received before 2:00 p.m. (Eastern time).
You may redeem Shares by mailing a written request to the Fund.
Your redemption request will be processed on the day the Fund receives your written request in proper form. Dividends are paid up to and including the day that a redemption request is processed.
Send requests by mail to:
Federated Shareholder Services Company
P.O. Box 8600
Boston, MA 02266-8600
Send requests by private courier or overnight delivery service to:
Federated Shareholder Services Company
1099 Hingham Street
Rockland, MA 02370-3317
All requests must include:
Call your investment professional or the Fund if you need special instructions.
Signatures must be guaranteed if:
A signature guarantee is designed to protect your account from fraud. Obtain a signature guarantee from a bank or trust company, savings association, credit union or broker, dealer, or securities exchange member. A notary public cannot provide a signature guarantee.
Your redemption proceeds will be mailed by check to your address of record. The following payment options are available if you complete the appropriate section of the New Account Form or an Account Service Options Form. These payment options require a signature guarantee if they were not established when the account was opened:
Although the Fund intends to pay Share redemptions in cash, it reserves the right to pay the redemption price in whole or in part by a distribution of the Fund's portfolio securities.
Redemption proceeds normally are wired or mailed within one business day after receiving a request in proper form. Payment may be delayed up to seven days:
You will not accrue interest or dividends on uncashed checks from the Fund if those checks are undeliverable and returned to the Fund.
In the absence of your specific instructions, 10% of the value of your redemption from a retirement account in the Fund may be withheld for taxes. This withholding only applies to certain types of retirement accounts.
You may automatically redeem Shares in a minimum amount of $100 on a regular basis. Complete the appropriate section of the New Account Form or an Account Service Options Form or contact your investment professional or the Fund. Your account value must meet the minimum initial investment amount at the time the program is established. This program may reduce, and eventually deplete, your account. Payments should not be considered yield or income.
You may request checks to redeem your Fund Shares. Your account will continue to receive the daily dividend declared on the Shares being redeemed until the check is presented for payment.
You may request a debit card account that allows you to redeem Shares. There is an annual fee for this service that the Fund will automatically deduct from your account.
The Fund will record your telephone instructions. If the Fund does not follow reasonable procedures, it may be liable for losses due to unauthorized or fraudulent telephone instructions.
The Fund no longer issues share certificates. If you are redeeming Shares represented by certificates previously issued by the Fund, you must return the certificates with your written redemption request. For your protection, send your certificates by registered or certified mail, but do not endorse them.
You will receive periodic statements reporting all account activity, including systematic transactions, dividends and capital gains paid.
The Fund declares any dividends daily and pays them monthly to shareholders. If you purchase Shares by wire, you begin earning dividends on the day your wire is received. If you purchase Shares by check, you begin earning dividends on the business day after the Fund receives your check. In either case, you earn dividends through the day your redemption request is received.
The Fund does not expect to realize any capital gains or losses. If capital gains or losses were to occur, they could result in an increase or decrease in dividends. The Fund pays any capital gains at least annually. Your dividends and capital gains distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional Shares without a sales charge, unless you elect cash payments.
Due to the high cost of maintaining accounts with low balances, non-retirement accounts may be closed if redemptions cause the account balance to fall below the minimum initial investment amount. Before an account is closed, you will be notified and allowed 30 days to purchase additional Shares to meet the minimum.
The Fund sends an annual statement of your account activity to assist you in completing your federal, state and local tax returns. Fund distributions of dividends and capital gains are taxable to you whether paid in cash or reinvested in the Fund. Dividends are taxable as ordinary income; capital gains are taxable at different rates depending upon the length of time the Fund holds its assets.
Fund distributions are expected to be primarily dividends. Redemptions are taxable sales. Please consult your tax adviser regarding your federal, state and local tax liability.
The Board of Directors governs the Fund. The Board selects and oversees the Adviser, Federated Investment Management Company. The Adviser manages the Fund's assets, including buying and selling portfolio securities. The Adviser's address is Federated Investors Tower, 1001 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779.
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The Adviser and other subsidiaries of Federated advise approximately 176 mutual funds and separate accounts, which totaled approximately $125 billion in assets as of December 31, 1999. Federated was established in 1955 and is one of the largest mutual fund investment managers in the United States with approximately 1,900 employees. More than 4,000 investment professionals make Federated Funds available to their customers.
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The Adviser receives an annual investment advisory fee of 0.50% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The Adviser may voluntarily waive a portion of its fee or reimburse the Fund for certain operating expenses.
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The Financial Highlights will help you understand the Fund's financial performance for its past five fiscal years. Some of the information is presented on a per share basis. Total returns represent the rate an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of any dividends and capital gains.
This information has been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, whose report, along with the Fund's audited financial statements, is included in the Annual Report.
(FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD)
|
Year Ended May 31 |
|
2000 |
|
|
1999 |
|
|
1998 |
|
|
1997 |
|
|
1996 |
|
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period |
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
Income From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income |
|
0.04 |
|
|
0.04 |
|
|
0.05 |
|
|
0.04 |
|
|
0.05 |
|
|
Less Distributions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from net investment income |
|
(0.04 |
) |
|
(0.04 |
) |
|
(0.05 |
) |
|
(0.04 |
) |
|
(0.05 |
) |
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Net Asset Value, End of Period |
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Total Return1 |
|
4.47 |
% |
|
4.21 |
% |
|
4.70 |
% |
|
4.50 |
% |
|
4.83 |
% |
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios to Average Net Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Expenses |
|
1.01 |
% |
|
1.00 |
% |
|
1.00 |
% |
|
0.99 |
% |
|
0.99 |
% |
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Net investment income |
|
4.37 |
% |
|
4.11 |
% |
|
4.60 |
% |
|
4.41 |
% |
|
4.70 |
% |
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Expense waiver/reimbursement2 |
|
0.04 |
% |
|
0.07 |
% |
|
0.05 |
% |
|
0.03 |
% |
|
0.29 |
% |
|
|
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Supplemental Data: |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
|
$850,062 |
|
$969,592 |
|
$821,484 |
|
$771,164 |
|
$593,730 |
|
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|
|
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1 Based on NAV, which does not reflect the sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.
2 This voluntary expense decrease is reflected in both the expense and the net investment income ratios shown above.
Further information about the Fund's performance is contained in the Fund's Annual Report, dated May 31, 2000, which can be obtained free of charge.
Federated
World-Class Investment Manager
PROSPECTUS
A Portfolio of Cash Trust Series, Inc.
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
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A Statement of Additional Information (SAI) dated September 30, 2000, is incorporated by reference into this prospectus. Additional information about the Fund and its investments is contained in the Fund's SAI and Annual and Semi-Annual Reports to shareholders as they become available. The Annual Report discusses market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected the Fund's performance during its last fiscal year. To obtain the SAI, the Annual Report, the Semi-Annual Report and other information without charge, and make inquiries, call your investment professional or the Fund at 1-800-341-7400.
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Federated
Treasury Cash Series
Federated Investors Funds
5800
Corporate Drive
Pittsburgh, PA
15237-7000
1-800-341-7400
www.federatedinvestors.com
Federated
Securities Corp., Distributor
Investment Company Act File No. 811-5843
Cusip 147551402
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Federated is a registered mark of Federated Investors, Inc. 2000 ©Federated Investors, Inc.
STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TREASURY CASH SERIES
A Portfolio of Cash Trust Series, Inc.
This Statement of Additional Information (SAI) is not a prospectus. Read this
SAI in conjunction with the prospectus for Treasury Cash Series (Fund), dated
September 30, 2000. This SAI incorporates by reference the Fund's Annual Report.
Obtain the prospectus or the Annual Report without charge by calling
1-800-341-7400.
september 30, 2000
CONTENTS
How is the Fund Organized? 1
Securities in Which the Fund Invests 1
How is the Fund Sold? 4
Subaccounting Services 4
Redemption in Kind 4
Account and Share Information 5
Tax Information 5
Who Manages and Provides Services to the Fund? 6
How Does the Fund Measure Performance? 10
Who is Federated Investors, Inc.? 11
Financial Information 12
Addresses 12
CUSIP 147551204
0010801B (9/00)
HOW IS THE FUND ORGANIZED?
The Fund is a diversified portfolio of Cash Trust Series, Inc. (Corporation).
The Corporation, an open-end, management investment company, was originally
organized as a Massachusetts business trust under the laws of the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts on May 16, 1989. It was reorganized under the laws of the State
of Maryland on February 1, 1993. The Corporation may offer separate series of
shares representing interests in separate portfolios of securities.
The Fund's investment adviser is Federated Investment Management Company
(Adviser).
SECURITIES IN WHICH THE FUND INVESTS
The Fund's principal securities are described in its prospectus. Additional
securities, and further information regarding the principal securities, are
outlined below. In pursuing its investment strategy, the Fund may invest in such
securities for any purpose that is consistent with its investment objective.
SECURITIES DESCRIPTIONS AND TECHNIQUES
FIXED INCOME SECURITIES
Fixed income securities pay interest, dividends or distributions at a specified
rate. The rate may be a fixed percentage of the principal or adjusted
periodically. In addition, the issuer of a fixed income security must repay the
principal amount of the security, normally within a specified time. Fixed income
securities provide more regular income than equity securities. However, the
returns on fixed income securities are limited and normally do not increase with
the issuer's earnings. This limits the potential appreciation of fixed income
securities as compared to equity securities.
A security's yield measures the annual income earned on a security as a
percentage of its price. A security's yield will increase or decrease depending
upon whether it costs less (a discount) or more (a premium) than the principal
amount. If the issuer may redeem the security before its scheduled maturity, the
price and yield on a discount or premium security may change based upon the
probability of an early redemption. Securities with higher risks generally have
higher yields.
The following describes the types of fixed income securities in which the Fund
may invest.
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES
Treasury securities are direct obligations of the federal government of the
United States. Treasury securities are generally regarded as having the lowest
credit risks.
ZERO COUPON SECURITIES
Zero coupon securities do not pay interest or principal until final maturity
unlike debt securities that provide periodic payments of interest (referred to
as a coupon payment). Investors buy zero coupon securities at a price below the
amount payable at maturity. The difference between the purchase price and the
amount paid at maturity represents interest on the zero coupon security.
Investors must wait until maturity to receive interest and principal, which
increases the interest rate and credit risks of a zero coupon security.
INVESTING IN SECURITIES OF OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANIES
The Fund may invest its assets in securities of other investment companies,
including the securities of affiliated money market funds, as an efficient means
of carrying out its investment policies and managing its uninvested cash.
SPECIAL TRANSACTIONS
INTER-FUND BORROWING AND LENDING ARRANGEMENTS
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted an exemption that
permits the Fund and all other funds advised by subsidiaries of Federated
Investors, Inc. (Federated funds) to lend and borrow money for certain temporary
purposes directly to and from other Federated funds. Participation in this
inter-fund lending program is voluntary for both borrowing and lending funds,
and an inter-fund loan is only made if it benefits each participating fund.
Federated administers the program according to procedures approved by the Fund's
Board of Directors (Board), and the Board monitors the operation of the program.
Any inter-fund loan must comply with certain conditions set out in the
exemption, which are designed to assure fairness and protect all participating
funds.
For example, inter-fund lending is permitted only (a) to meet shareholder
redemption requests, and (b) to meet commitments arising from "failed" trades.
All inter-fund loans must be repaid in seven days or less. The Fund's
participation in this program must be consistent with its investment policies
and limitations, and must meet certain percentage tests. Inter-fund loans may be
made only when the rate of interest to be charged is more attractive to the
lending fund than market-competitive rates on overnight repurchase agreements
(the Repo Rate) AND more attractive to the borrowing fund than the rate of
interest that would be charged by an unaffiliated bank for short-term borrowings
(the Bank Loan Rate), as determined by the Board. The interest rate imposed on
inter-fund loans is the average of the Repo Rate and the Bank Loan Rate.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
Repurchase agreements are transactions in which the Fund buys a security from a
dealer or bank and agrees to sell the security back at a mutually agreed upon
time and price. The repurchase price exceeds the sale price, reflecting the
Fund's return on the transaction. This return is unrelated to the interest rate
on the underlying security. The Fund will enter into repurchase agreements only
with banks and other recognized financial institutions, such as securities
dealers, deemed creditworthy by the Adviser.
The Fund's custodian or subcustodian will take possession of the securities
subject to repurchase agreements. The Adviser or subcustodian will monitor the
value of the underlying security each day to ensure that the value of the
security always equals or exceeds the repurchase price.
Repurchase agreements are subject to credit risks.
REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
Reverse repurchase agreements are repurchase agreements in which the Fund is the
seller (rather than the buyer) of the securities, and agrees to repurchase them
at an agreed upon time and price. A reverse repurchase agreement may be viewed
as a type of borrowing by the Fund. Reverse repurchase agreements are subject to
credit risks. In addition, reverse repurchase agreements create leverage risks
because the Fund must repurchase the underlying security at a higher price,
regardless of the market value of the security at the time of repurchase.
DELAYED DELIVERY TRANSACTIONS
Delayed delivery transactions, including when issued transactions, are
arrangements in which the Fund buys securities for a set price, with payment and
delivery of the securities scheduled for a future time. During the period
between purchase and settlement, no payment is made by the Fund to the issuer
and no interest accrues to the Fund. The Fund records the transaction when it
agrees to buy the securities and reflects their value in determining the price
of its shares. Settlement dates may be a month or more after entering into these
transactions so that the market values of the securities bought may vary from
the purchase prices. Therefore, delayed delivery transactions create interest
rate risks for the Fund. Delayed delivery transactions also involve credit risks
in the event of a counterparty default.
ASSET COVERAGE
In order to secure its obligations in connection with special transactions,
the Fund will either own the underlying assets or set aside readily marketable
securities with a value that equals or exceeds the Fund's obligations. Unless
the Fund has other readily marketable assets to set aside, it cannot trade
assets used to secure such obligations without terminating the special
transaction. This may cause the Fund to miss favorable trading opportunities or
to realize losses on special transactions.
INVESTMENT RISKS
There are many factors which may affect an investment in the Fund. The Fund's
principal risks are described in its prospectus. Additional risk factors are
outlined below.
CREDIT RISKS
Credit risk is the possibility that an issuer will default on a security by
failing to pay interest or principal when due. If an issuer defaults, the Fund
will lose money.
LEVERAGE RISKS
Leverage risk is created when an investment exposes the Fund to a level of risk
that exceeds the amount invested. Changes in the value of such an investment
magnify the Fund's risk of loss and potential for gain.
FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The investment objective of the Fund is current income consistent with stability
of principal and liquidity. This investment objective cannot be changed without
shareholder approval.
INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS
ISSUING SENIOR SECURITIES AND BORROWING MONEY
The Fund may borrow money, directly or indirectly, and issue senior
securities to the maximum extent permitted under the Investment Company Act of
1940 (1940 Act.)
LENDING CASH OR SECURITIES
The Fund may not make loans, provided that this restriction does not prevent the
Fund from purchasing debt obligations, entering into repurchase agreements,
lending its assets to broker/dealers or institutional investors and investing in
loans, including assignments and participation interests.
(The Fund has no present intention of engaging in securities lending.)
INVESTING IN COMMODITIES
The Fund may not purchase or sell physical commodities, provided that the Fund
may purchase securities of companies that deal in commodities.
UNDERWRITING
The Fund may not underwrite the securities of other issuers, except that the
Fund may engage in transactions involving the acquisition, disposition or resale
of its portfolio securities, under circumstances where it may be considered to
be an underwriter under the Securities Act of 1933.
CONCENTRATION OF INVESTMENTS
The Fund will not make investments that will result in the concentration of its
investments in the securities of issuers primarily engaged in the same industry.
Government securities, municipal securities and bank instruments will not be
deemed to constitute an industry.
DIVERSIFICATION OF INVESTMENTS
With respect to securities comprising 75% of the value of its total assets, the
Fund will not purchase securities of any one issuer (other than cash, cash
items, or securities issued or guaranteed by the government of the United States
or its agencies or instrumentalities and repurchase agreements collateralized by
such U.S. government securities; and securities of other investment companies)
if, as a result, more than 5% of the value of its total assets would be invested
in the securities of that issuer, or the Fund would own more than 10% of the
outstanding voting securities of that issuer.
THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS CANNOT BE CHANGED UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY THE BOARD AND
BY THE "VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF ITS OUTSTANDING VOTING SECURITIES," AS DEFINED BY
THE 1940 ACT. THE FOLLOWING LIMITATIONS, HOWEVER, MAY BE CHANGED BY THE BOARD
WITHOUT SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL. SHAREHOLDERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BEFORE ANY MATERIAL
CHANGE IN THESE LIMITATIONS BECOMES EFFECTIVE.
BUYING SECURITIES ON MARGIN
The Fund will not purchase securities on margin, provided that the Fund may
obtain short-term credits necessary for the clearance of purchases and sales of
securities.
INVESTING IN ILLIQUID SECURITIES
The Fund will not purchase securities for which there is no readily available
market, or enter into repurchase agreements or purchase time deposits maturing
in more than seven days, if immediately after and as a result, the value of such
securities would exceed, in the aggregate, 10% of the Fund's net assets.
INVESTING IN RESTRICTED SECURITIES
The Fund will not purchase or sell securities which are restricted as to resale
under federal securities law.
PLEDGING ASSETS
The Fund will not mortgage, pledge, or hypothecate any of its assets, provided
that this shall not apply to the transfer of securities in connection with any
permissible borrowing or to collateral arrangements in connection with
permissible activities.
For purposes of the diversification limitation, the Fund considers
certificates of deposit and demand and time deposits issued by a U.S. branch of
a domestic bank or savings association having capital, surplus, and undivided
profits in excess of $100,000,000 at the time of investment to be "cash items."
Except with respect to borrowing money, if a percentage limitation is adhered
to at the time of investment, a later increase or decrease in percentage
resulting from any change in value or net assets will not result in a violation
of such limitation.
In applying the Fund's concentration limitation, (a) utility companies will be
divided according to their services, for example, gas, gas transmission,
electric and telephone will each be considered a separate industry; (b)
financial service companies will be classified according to the end users of
their services, for example, automobile finance, bank finance and diversified
finance will each be considered a separate industry; and (c) asset-backed
securities will be classified according to the underlying assets securing such
securities. To conform to the current view of the SEC staff that only domestic
bank instruments may be excluded from industry concentration limitations, the
Fund will not exclude foreign bank instruments from industry concentration tests
as long as the policy of the SEC remains in effect.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
The Fund may follow non-fundamental operational policies that are more
restrictive than its fundamental investment limitations, as set forth in the
prospectus and this SAI, in order to comply with applicable laws and
regulations, including the provisions of and regulations under the 1940 Act. In
particular, the Fund will comply with the various requirements of Rule 2a-7 (the
Rule), which regulates money market mutual funds. The Fund will determine the
effective maturity of its investments according to the Rule. The Fund may change
these operational policies to reflect changes in the laws and regulations
without the approval of its shareholders.
DETERMINING MARKET VALUE OF SECURITIES
The Board has decided that the best method for determining the value of
portfolio instruments is amortized cost. Under this method, portfolio
instruments are valued at the acquisition cost as adjusted for amortization of
premium or accumulation of discount rather than at current market value.
Accordingly, neither the amount of daily income nor the net asset value is
affected by any unrealized appreciation or depreciation of the portfolio. In
periods of declining interest rates, the indicated daily yield on shares of the
Fund computed by dividing the annualized daily income on the Fund's portfolio by
the net asset value computed as above may tend to be higher than a similar
computation made by using a method of valuation based upon market prices and
estimates. In periods of rising interest rates, the opposite may be true.
The Fund's use of the amortized cost method of valuing portfolio instruments
depends on its compliance with certain conditions in the Rule. Under the Rule,
the Board must establish procedures reasonably designed to stabilize the net
asset value per share, as computed for purposes of distribution and redemption,
at $1.00 per share, taking into account current market conditions and the Fund's
investment objective. The procedures include monitoring the relationship between
the amortized cost value per share and the net asset value per share based upon
available indications of market value. The Board will decide what, if any, steps
should be taken if there is a difference of more than 0.5 of 1% between the two
values. The Board will take any steps it considers appropriate (such as
redemption in kind or shortening the average portfolio maturity) to minimize any
material dilution or other unfair results arising from differences between the
two methods of determining net asset value.
HOW IS THE FUND SOLD?
Under the Distributor's Contract with the Fund, the Distributor (Federated Securities
Corp.) offers Shares on a continuous, best-efforts basis.
RULE 12B-1 PLAN
As a reimbursement-type plan, the Rule 12b-1 Plan is designed to pay the
Distributor (who may then pay investment professionals such as banks,
broker/dealers, trust departments of banks, and registered investment advisers)
for marketing activities (such as advertising, printing and distributing
prospectuses, and providing incentives to investment professionals) to promote
sales of Shares so that overall Fund assets are maintained or increased. This
helps the Fund achieve economies of scale, reduce per share expenses, and
provide cash for orderly portfolio management and Share redemptions. In
addition, the Fund's service providers that receive asset-based fees also
benefit from stable or increasing Fund assets.
The Fund reimburses the Distributor only for those payments made to investment
professionals up to the maximum Rule 12b-1 Plan fee. The Distributor may seek
reimbursement in following years for any unreimbursed expenses permitted under
the Plan. In no event will the Fund pay for any expenses of the Distributor that
exceed the maximum Rule 12b-1 Plan fee.
The maximum Rule 12b-1 Plan fee that can be paid in any one year may not be
sufficient to cover the marketing-related expenses the Distributor has incurred.
Therefore, it may take the Distributor a number of years to recoup these
expenses.
SHAREHOLDER SERVICES
The Fund may pay Federated Shareholder Services Company, a subsidiary of
Federated Investors, Inc. (Federated), for providing shareholder services and
maintaining shareholder accounts. Federated Shareholder Services Company may
select others to perform these services for their customers and may pay them
fees.
SUPPLEMENTAL PAYMENTS
Investment professionals (such as broker-dealers or banks) may be paid fees,
in significant amounts, out of the assets of the Distributor and/or Federated
Shareholder Services Company (these fees do not come out of Fund assets). The
Distributor and/or Federated Shareholder Services Company may be reimbursed by
the Adviser or its affiliates.
Investment professionals receive such fees for providing distribution-related
and/or shareholder services, such as advertising, providing incentives to their
sales personnel, sponsoring other activities intended to promote sales, and
maintaining shareholder accounts These payments may be based upon such factors
as the number or value of Shares the investment professional sells or may sell;
the value of client assets invested; and/or the type and nature of sales or
marketing support furnished by the investment professional.
SUBACCOUNTING SERVICES
Certain investment professionals may wish to use the transfer agent's
subaccounting system to minimize their internal recordkeeping requirements. The
transfer agent may charge a fee based on the level of subaccounting services
rendered. Investment professionals holding Shares in a fiduciary, agency,
custodial or similar capacity may charge or pass through subaccounting fees as
part of or in addition to normal trust or agency account fees. They may also
charge fees for other services that may be related to the ownership of Shares.
This information should, therefore, be read together with any agreement between
the customer and the investment professional about the services provided, the
fees charged for those services, and any restrictions and limitations imposed.
REDEMPTION IN KIND
Although the Fund intends to pay Share redemptions in cash, it reserves the
right, as described below, to pay the redemption price in whole or in part by a
distribution of the Fund's portfolio securities.
Because the Fund has elected to be governed by Rule 18f-1 under the 1940 Act,
the Fund is obligated to pay Share redemptions to any one shareholder in cash
only up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of the net assets represented by such
Share class during any 90-day period.
Any Share redemption payment greater than this amount will also be in cash
unless the Fund's Board determines that payment should be in kind. In such a
case, the Fund will pay all or a portion of the remainder of the redemption in
portfolio securities, valued in the same way as the Fund determines its NAV. The
portfolio securities will be selected in a manner that the Fund's Board deems
fair and equitable and, to the extent available, such securities will be readily
marketable.
Redemption in kind is not as liquid as a cash redemption. If redemption is made
in kind, shareholders receiving the portfolio securities and selling them before
their maturity could receive less than the redemption value of the securities
and could incur certain transaction costs.
ACCOUNT AND SHARE INFORMATION
VOTING RIGHTS
Each share of the Fund gives the shareholder one vote in Director elections
and other matters submitted to shareholders for vote.
All Shares of the Corporation have equal voting rights, except that in matters
affecting only a particular Fund or class, only Shares of that Fund or class are
entitled to vote.
Directors may be removed by the Board or by shareholders at a special meeting. A
special meeting of shareholders will be called by the Board upon the written
request of shareholders who own at least 10% of the Corporation's outstanding
shares of all series entitled to vote.
As of September 5, 2000, the following shareholders owned of record,
beneficially, or both, 5% or more of outstanding Shares:
Compass Investment Svcs. Corp., Melville, NY, owned approximately 222,172,932 Shares
(28.49%); BHC Securities Inc., Philadelphia, PA, owned approximately 135,386,035
Shares (17.36%); MJK Clearing Omnibus Account, Minneapolis, MN, owned approximately
46,791,317 Shares (6.00%); and VAR & Co, St. Paul, MN, owned approximately 41,002,769
Shares (5.25%).
Shareholders owning 25% or more of outstanding Shares may be in control and be
able to affect the outcome of certain matters presented for a vote of
shareholders.
TAX INFORMATION
FEDERAL INCOME TAX
The Fund intends to meet requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue
Code applicable to regulated investment companies. If these requirements are not
met, it will not receive special tax treatment and will pay federal income tax.
The Fund will be treated as a single, separate entity for federal income tax
purposes so that income earned and capital gains and losses realized by the
Corporation's other portfolios will be separate from those realized by the Fund.
WHO MANAGES AND PROVIDES SERVICES TO THE FUND?
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board is responsible for managing the Corporation's business affairs and for
exercising all the Corporation's powers except those reserved for the
shareholders. Information about each Board member is provided below and includes
each person's: name, address, birth date, present position(s) held with the
Corporation, principal occupations for the past five years and positions held
prior to the past five years, total compensation received as a Director from the
Corporation for its most recent fiscal year, and the total compensation received
from the Federated Fund Complex for the most recent calendar year. The
Corporation is comprised of four funds and the Federated Fund Complex is
comprised of 43 investment companies, whose investment advisers are affiliated
with the Fund's Adviser.
As of September 5, 2000, the Fund's Board and Officers as a group owned less
than 1% of the Fund's outstanding Shares.
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NAME TOTAL
BIRTH DATE AGGREGATE COMPENSATION
ADDRESS PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONS COMPENSATION FROM CORPORATION
POSITION WITH FOR PAST FIVE YEARS FROM FUND AND FUND COMPLEX
CORPORATION
JOHN F. DONAHUE*+ Chief Executive Officer and Director $0 $0 for the
Birth Date: July or Trustee of the Federated Fund Corporation
28, 1924 Complex; Chairman and Director, and 43 other
Federated Investors Federated Investors, Inc.; Chairman, investment
Tower Federated Investment Management companies in
1001 Liberty Avenue Company, Federated Global Investment the
Pittsburgh, PA Management Corp. and Passport Fund Complex
CHAIRMAN AND Research, Ltd. ; formerly: Trustee,
DIRECTOR Federated Investment Management
Company and Chairman and Director,
Federated Investment Counseling.
----------------------Director or Trustee of the Federated --------------------------------
THOMAS G. BIGLEY Fund Complex; Director, Member of $292.75 $116,760.63 for
Birth Date: Executive Committee, Children's the Corporation
February 3, 1934 Hospital of Pittsburgh; Director and and 43 other
15 Old Timber Trail Chairman of Audit Committee, Robroy investment
Pittsburgh, PA Industries, Inc. (coated steel companies in
DIRECTOR conduits/computer storage equipment); the
formerly: Senior Partner, Ernst & Fund Complex
Young LLP; Director, MED 3000 Group,
Inc. (physician practice management);
Director, Member of Executive
Committee, University of Pittsburgh.
----------------------Director or Trustee of the Federated --------------------------------
JOHN T. CONROY, JR. Fund Complex; Chairman of the Board, $302.03 $128,455.37 for
Birth Date: June Investment Properties Corporation; the Corporation
23, 1937 Partner or Trustee in private real and 43 other
Grubb & estate ventures in Southwest Florida; investment
Ellis/Investment formerly: President, Investment companies in
Properties Properties Corporation; Senior Vice the
Corporation President, John R. Wood and Fund Complex
3201 Tamiami Trail Associates, Inc., Realtors; President,
North Naples Property Management, Inc. and
Naples, FL Northgate Village Development
DIRECTOR Corporation.
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NICHOLAS P. Director or Trustee of the Federated $200.15 $73,191.21 for
CONSTANTAKIS Fund Complex; Director and Chairman of the Corporation
Birth Date: the Audit Committee, Michael Baker and 37 other
September 3, 1939 Corporation (engineering, investment
175 Woodshire Drive construction, operations and technical companies in
Pittsburgh, PA services); formerly: Partner, Andersen the
DIRECTOR Worldwide SC. Fund Complex
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JOHN F. CUNNINGHAM Director or Trustee of some of the $654.60 $93,190.48 for
Birth Date: March Federated Fund Complex; Chairman, the Corporation
5, 1943 President and Chief Executive Officer, and 37 other
353 El Brillo Way Cunningham & Co., Inc. (strategic investment
Palm Beach, FL business consulting); Trustee companies in
DIRECTOR Associate, Boston College; Director, the
Iperia Corp. Fund Complex
(communications/software); formerly:
Director, Redgate Communications and EMC Corporation
(computer storage systems).
Previous Positions: Chairman of the
Board and Chief Executive Officer,
Computer Consoles, Inc.; President and
Chief Operating Officer, Wang
Laboratories; Director, First National
Bank of Boston; Director, Apollo
Computer, Inc.
----------------------Director or Trustee of the Federated --------------------------------
LAWRENCE D. ELLIS, Fund Complex; Professor of Medicine, $274.53 $116,760.63 for
M.D.* University of Pittsburgh; Medical the Corporation
Birth Date: October Director, University of Pittsburgh and 43 other
11, 1932 Medical Center - Downtown; investment
3471 Fifth Avenue Hematologist, Oncologist and companies in
Suite 1111 Internist, University of Pittsburgh the
Pittsburgh, PA Medical Center; Member, National Board Fund Complex
DIRECTOR of Trustees, Leukemia Society of
America.
----------------------Director or Trustee of the Federated --------------------------------
PETER E. MADDEN Fund Complex; formerly: $283.81 $109,153.60 for
Birth Date: March Representative, Commonwealth of the Corporation
16, 1942 Massachusetts General Court; and 43 other
One Royal Palm Way President, State Street Bank and Trust investment
100 Royal Palm Way Company and State Street Corporation. companies in
Palm Beach, FL the
DIRECTOR Previous Positions: Director, VISA USA Fund Complex
and VISA International; Chairman and
Director, Massachusetts Bankers
Association; Director, Depository
Trust Corporation; Director, The
Boston Stock Exchange.
----------------------Director or Trustee of some of the --------------------------------
CHARLES F. Federated Fund Complex; Management $302.03 $102,573.91 for
MANSFIELD, JR. Consultant; formerly: Executive Vice the Corporation
Birth Date: April President, Legal and External and 40 other
10, 1945 Affairs, DVC Group, Inc. (formerly, investment
80 South Road Dugan Valva Contess, Inc.) (marketing, companies in
Westhampton Beach, communications, technology and the
NY DIRECTOR consulting). Fund Complex
Previous Positions: Chief Executive Officer, PBTC
International Bank; Partner, Arthur Young & Company (now
Ernst & Young LLP); Chief Financial Officer of Retail
Banking Sector, Chase Manhattan Bank; Senior Vice
President, HSBC Bank USA (formerly, Marine Midland Bank);
Vice President, Citibank; Assistant Professor of Banking
and Finance, Frank G. Zarb School of Business, Hofstra
University.
----------------------Director or Trustee of the Federated --------------------------------
JOHN E. MURRAY, Fund Complex; President, Law $283.81 $128,455.37 for
JR., J.D., S.J.D.# Professor, Duquesne University; the Corporation
Birth Date: Consulting Partner, Mollica & Murray; and 43 other
December 20, 1932 Director, Michael Baker Corp. investment
President, Duquesne (engineering, construction, operations companies in
University and technical services). the
Pittsburgh, PA Fund Complex
DIRECTOR Previous Positions: Dean and Professor
of Law, University of Pittsburgh
School of Law; Dean and Professor of
Law, Villanova University School of
Law.
----------------------Director or Trustee of the Federated --------------------------------
MARJORIE P. SMUTS Fund Complex; Public $274.53 $116,760.63 for
Birth Date: June Relations/Marketing/Conference the Corporation
21, 1935 Planning. and 43 other
4905 Bayard Street investment
Pittsburgh, PA Previous Positions: National companies in
DIRECTOR Spokesperson, Aluminum Company of the
America; television producer; business Fund Complex owner;
conference coordinator.
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----------------------Director or Trustee of some of the --------------------------------
JOHN S. WALSH Federated Fund Complex; President and $274.53 $94,536.85 for
Birth Date: Director, Heat Wagon, Inc. the Corporation
November 28, 1957 (manufacturer of construction and 39 other
2604 William Drive temporary heaters); President and investment
Valparaiso, IN Director, Manufacturers Products, Inc. companies in
DIRECTOR (distributor of portable construction the
heaters); President, Portable Heater Fund Complex
Parts, a division of Manufacturers
Products, Inc.; Director, Walsh &
Kelly, Inc. (heavy highway
contractor); formerly: Vice President,
Walsh & Kelly, Inc.
----------------------President or Executive Vice President --------------------------------
J. CHRISTOPHER of the Federated Fund Complex; $0 $0 for the
DONAHUE*+ Director or Trustee of some of the Corporation
Birth Date: April Funds in the Federated Fund Complex; and 30 other
11, 1949 President, Chief Executive Officer and investment
Federated Investors Director, Federated Investors, Inc.; companies in
Tower President, Chief Executive Officer and the
1001 Liberty Avenue Trustee, Federated Investment Fund Complex
Pittsburgh, PA Management Company; Trustee, Federated
EXECUTIVE VICE Investment Counseling; President,
PRESIDENT AND Chief Executive Officer and Director,
DIRECTOR Federated Global Investment Management
Corp.; President and Chief Executive
Officer, Passport Research, Ltd.;
Trustee, Federated Shareholder
Services Company; Director, Federated
Services Company; formerly: President,
Federated Investment Counseling.
----------------------President, Executive Vice President --------------------------------
EDWARD C. GONZALES and Treasurer of some of the Funds in $0 $0 for the
Birth Date: October the Federated Fund Complex; Vice Corporation
22, 1930 Chairman, Federated Investors, Inc.; and 42 other
Federated Investors Trustee, Federated Administrative investment
Tower Services; formerly: Trustee or companies in
1001 Liberty Avenue Director of some of the Funds in the the
Pittsburgh, PA Federated Fund Complex; CEO and Fund Complex
EXECUTIVE VICE Chairman, Federated Administrative
PRESIDENT Services; Vice President, Federated
Investment Management Company,
Federated Investment Counseling,
Federated Global Investment Management
Corp. and Passport Research, Ltd.;
Director and Executive Vice President,
Federated Securities Corp.; Director,
Federated Services Company; Trustee,
Federated Shareholder Services Company.
----------------------Executive Vice President and Secretary --------------------------------
JOHN W. MCGONIGLE of the Federated Fund Complex; $0 $0 for the
Birth Date: October Executive Vice President, Secretary Corporation
26, 1938 and Director, Federated Investors, and 43 other
Federated Investors Inc.; formerly: Trustee, Federated investment
Tower Investment Management Company and companies in
1001 Liberty Avenue Federated Investment Counseling; the
Pittsburgh, PA Director, Federated Global Investment Fund Complex
EXECUTIVE VICE Management Corp., Federated Services
PRESIDENT AND Company and Federated Securities Corp.
SECRETARY
----------------------Treasurer of the Federated Fund --------------------------------
RICHARD J. THOMAS Complex; Senior Vice President, $0 $0 for the
Birth Date: June Federated Administrative Services; Corporation
17, 1954 formerly: Vice President, Federated and 43 other
Federated Investors Administrative Services; held various investment
Tower management positions within Funds companies in
1001 Liberty Avenue Financial Services Division of the
Pittsburgh, PA Federated Investors, Inc. Fund Complex
TREASURER
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RICHARD B. FISHER President or Vice President of some of $0 $0 for the
Birth Date: May 17, the Funds in the Federated Fund Corporation
1923 Complex; Vice Chairman, Federated and 41 other
Federated Investors Investors, Inc.; Chairman, Federated investment
Tower Securities Corp.; formerly: Director companies in
1001 Liberty Avenue or Trustee of some of the Funds in the the
Pittsburgh, PA Federated Fund Complex,; Executive Fund Complex
PRESIDENT Vice President, Federated Investors,
Inc. and Director and Chief Executive
Officer, Federated Securities Corp.
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----------------------Chief Investment Officer of this Fund --------------------------------
WILLIAM D. DAWSON, and various other Funds in the $0 $0 for the
III Federated Fund Complex; Executive Vice Corporation
Birth Date: March President, Federated Investment and 27 other
3, 1949 Counseling, Federated Global investment
Federated Investors Investment Management Corp., Federated companies in
Tower Investment Management Company and the
1001 Liberty Avenue Passport Research, Ltd.; Director, Fund Complex
Pittsburgh, PA Federated Global Investment Management
CHIEF INVESTMENT Corp. and Federated Investment
OFFICER Management Company; Registered
Representative, Federated Securities
Corp.; Portfolio Manager, Federated
Administrative Services; Vice
President, Federated Investors, Inc.;
formerly: Executive Vice President and
Senior Vice President, Federated
Investment Counseling Institutional
Portfolio Management Services
Division; Senior Vice President,
Federated Investment Management
Company and Passport Research, Ltd.
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DEBORAH A. Deborah A. Cunningham has been the $0 $0 for the
CUNNINGHAM Fund's Portfolio Manager since 1994. Corporation
Birth Date: Ms. Cunningham joined Federated in and 3 other
September 15, 1959 1981 and has been a Senior Portfolio investment
Federated Investors Manager and a Senior Vice President of companies in
Tower the Fund's Adviser since 1997. Ms. the
1001 Liberty Avenue Cunningham served as a Portfolio Fund Complex
Pittsburgh, PA Manager and a Vice President of the
VICE PRESIDENT Adviser from 1993 through 1996. Ms.
Cunningham is a Chartered Financial
Analyst and received her M.B.A. in
Finance from Robert Morris College.
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MARY JO OCHSON Mary Jo Ochson is Vice President of $0 $0 for the
Birth Date: the Corporation. Ms. Ochson joined Corporation
September 12, 1953 Federated in 1982 and has been a and 4 other
Federated Investors Senior Portfolio Manager and a Senior investment
Tower Vice President of the Fund's Adviser companies in
1001 Liberty Avenue since 1996. From 1988 through 1995, the
Pittsburgh, PA Ms. Ochson served as a Portfolio Fund Complex
VICE PRESIDENT Manager and a Vice President of the
Fund's Adviser. Ms. Ochson is a
Chartered Financial Analyst and
received her M.B.A. in Finance from
the University of Pittsburgh.
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* AN ASTERISK DENOTES A DIRECTOR WHO IS DEEMED TO BE AN INTERESTED PERSON AS
DEFINED IN THE 1940 ACT. # A POUND SIGN DENOTES A MEMBER OF THE BOARD'S
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, WHICH HANDLES THE BOARD'S RESPONSIBILITIES BETWEEN ITS
MEETINGS.
+ MR. DONAHUE IS THE FATHER OF J. CHRISTOPHER DONAHUE, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND
DIRECTOR OF THE CORPORATION.
INVESTMENT ADVISER
The Adviser conducts investment research and makes investment decisions for the
Fund.
The Adviser is a wholly owned subsidiary of Federated.
The Adviser shall not be liable to the Corporation or any Fund shareholder for
any losses that may be sustained in the purchase, holding, or sale of any
security or for anything done or omitted by it, except acts or omissions
involving willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence, or reckless
disregard of the duties imposed upon it by its contract with the Corporation.
OTHER RELATED SERVICES
Affiliates of the Adviser may, from time to time, provide certain electronic
equipment and software to institutional customers in order to facilitate the
purchase of Fund Shares offered by the Distributor.
CODE OF ETHICS RESTRICTIONS ON PERSONAL TRADING
As required by SEC rules, the Fund, its Adviser, and its Distributor have
adopted codes of ethics. These codes govern securities trading activities of
investment personnel, Fund Directors, and certain other employees. Although they
do permit these people to trade in securities, including those that the Fund
could buy, they also contain significant safeguards designed to protect the Fund
and its shareholders from abuses in this area, such as requirements to obtain
prior approval for, and to report, particular transactions.
BROKERAGE TRANSACTIONS
When selecting brokers and dealers to handle the purchase and sale of portfolio
instruments, the Adviser looks for prompt execution of the order at a favorable
price. The Adviser will generally use those who are recognized dealers in
specific portfolio instruments, except when a better price and execution of the
order can be obtained elsewhere. In selecting among firms believed to meet these
criteria, the Adviser may give consideration to those firms which have sold or
are selling Shares of the Fund and other funds distributed by the Distributor
and its affiliates. The Adviser makes decisions on portfolio transactions and
selects brokers and dealers subject to review by the Fund's Board.
Investment decisions for the Fund are made independently from those of other
accounts managed by the Adviser. When the Fund and one or more of those accounts
invests in, or disposes of, the same security, available investments or
opportunities for sales will be allocated among the Fund and the account(s) in a
manner believed by the Adviser to be equitable. While the coordination and
ability to participate in volume transactions may benefit the Fund, it is
possible that this procedure could adversely impact the price paid or received
and/or the position obtained or disposed of by the Fund.
ADMINISTRATOR
Federated Services Company, a subsidiary of Federated, provides administrative
personnel and services (including certain legal and financial reporting
services) necessary to operate the Fund. Federated Services Company provides
these at the following annual rate of the average aggregate daily net assets of
all Federated Funds as specified below:
AVERAGE AGGREGATE DAILY
MAXIMUM NET ASSETS OF THE
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FEDERATED FUNDS
0.150 of 1% on the first $250 million
0.125 of 1% on the next $250 million
0.100 of 1% on the next $250 million
0.075 of 1% on assets in excess of
$750 million
The administrative fee received during any fiscal year shall be at least
$125,000 per portfolio and $30,000 per each additional class of Shares.
Federated Services Company may voluntarily waive a portion of its fee and may
reimburse the Fund for expenses.
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Federated Services Company also provides certain accounting and recordkeeping
services with respect to the Fund's portfolio investments for a fee based on
Fund assets plus out-of-pocket expenses.
CUSTODIAN
State Street Bank and Trust Company, Boston, Massachusetts, is custodian for the
securities and cash of the Fund.
TRANSFER AGENT AND DIVIDEND DISBURSING AGENT
Federated Services Company, through its registered transfer agent subsidiary,
Federated Shareholder Services Company, maintains all necessary shareholder
records. The Fund pays the transfer agent a fee based on the size, type and
number of accounts and transactions made by shareholders.
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
The independent public accountant for the Fund, Deloitte & Touche LLP, plans and
performs its audit so that it may provide an opinion as to whether the Fund's
financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement.
FEES PAID BY THE FUND FOR SERVICES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31
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2000 1999 1998
Advisory Fee Earned $4,836,031$4,821,924$4,134,411
Advisory Fee Reduction $428,319 $710,477 $424,670
Administrative Fee $728,809 $727,146 $623,879
Brokerage Commissions $0 $0 $0
12b-1 Fee $967,206
Shareholder Services Fee $2,418,015
HOW DOES THE FUND MEASURE PERFORMANCE?
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The Fund may advertise Share performance by using the SEC's standard method for
calculating performance applicable to all mutual funds. The SEC also permits
this standard performance information to be accompanied by non-standard
performance information.
The performance of Shares depends upon such variables as: portfolio quality;
average portfolio maturity; type and value of portfolio securities; changes in
interest rates; changes or differences in the Fund's or any class of Shares'
expenses; and various other factors.
Share performance fluctuates on a daily basis largely because net earnings
fluctuate daily. Both net earnings and offering price per Share are factors in
the computation of yield and total return.
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AND YIELD
Total returns are given for the one-year, five-year and ten-year periods
ended May 31, 2000.
Yield and Effective Yield are given for the 7-day period ended May 31, 2000.
7-DAY PERIOD 1 Year 5 Years 10
Years
Total Return 4.47% 4.54% 4.29%
Yield 5.26%
Effective Yield 5.40%
TOTAL RETURN
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Total return represents the change (expressed as a percentage) in the value of
Shares over a specific period of time, and includes the investment of income and
capital gains distributions.
The average annual total return for Shares is the average compounded rate of
return for a given period that would equate a $1,000 initial investment to the
ending redeemable value of that investment. The ending redeemable value is
computed by multiplying the number of Shares owned at the end of the period by
the NAV per Share at the end of the period. The number of Shares owned at the
end of the period is based on the number of Shares purchased at the beginning of
the period with $1,000, less any applicable sales charge, adjusted over the
period by any additional Shares, assuming the annual reinvestment of all
dividends and distributions.
YIELD AND EFFECTIVE YIELD
The yield of Shares is based upon the seven days ending on the day of the
calculation, called the "base period." This yield is calculated by: determining
the net change in the value of a hypothetical account with a balance of one
Share at the beginning of the base period, with the net change excluding capital
changes but including the value of any additional Shares purchased with
dividends earned from the original one Share and all dividends declared on the
original and any purchased Shares; dividing the net change in the account's
value by the value of the account at the beginning of the base period to
determine the base period return; and multiplying the base period return by
365/7. The effective yield is calculated by compounding the unannualized
base-period return by: adding one to the base-period return, raising the sum to
the 365/7th power; and subtracting one from the result. To the extent investment
professionals and broker/dealers charge fees in connection with services
provided in conjunction with an investment in Shares, the Share performance is
lower for shareholders paying those fees.
PERFORMANCE COMPARISONS
Advertising and sales literature may include:
o references to ratings, rankings, and financial publications and/or performance
comparisons of Shares to certain indices;
o charts, graphs and illustrations using the Fund's returns, or returns in
general, that demonstrate investment concepts such as tax-deferred
compounding, dollar-cost averaging and systematic investment;
o discussions of economic, financial and political developments and their impact
on the securities market, including the portfolio manager's views on how such
developments could impact the Fund; and
o information about the mutual fund industry from sources such as the Investment
Company Institute.
The Fund may compare its performance, or performance for the types of securities
in which it invests, to a variety of other investments, including federally
insured bank products such as bank savings accounts, certificates of deposit,
and Treasury bills.
The Fund may quote information from reliable sources regarding individual
countries and regions, world stock exchanges, and economic and demographic
statistics.
You may use financial publications and/or indices to obtain a more complete view
of Share performance. When comparing performance, you should consider all
relevant factors such as the composition of the index used, prevailing market
conditions, portfolio compositions of other funds, and methods used to value
portfolio securities and compute offering price. The financial publications
and/or indices which the Fund uses in advertising may include:
LIPPER ANALYTICAL SERVICES, INC.
Lipper Analytical Services, Inc. ranks funds in various fund categories based on
total return, which assumes the reinvestment of all income dividends and capital
gains distributions, if any.
IBC/DONOGHUE'S MONEY FUND REPORT
IBC/Donoghue's Money Fund Report publishes annualized yields of money market
funds weekly. Donoghue's MONEY MARKET INSIGHT publication reports monthly and
12-month-to-date investment results for the same money funds.
MONEY
MONEY, a monthly magazine, regularly ranks money market funds in various
categories based on the latest available seven-day effective yield.
WHO IS FEDERATED INVESTORS, INC.?
Federated is dedicated to meeting investor needs by making structured,
straightforward and consistent investment decisions. Federated investment
products have a history of competitive performance and have gained the
confidence of thousands of financial institutions and individual investors.
Federated's disciplined investment selection process is rooted in sound
methodologies backed by fundamental and technical research. At Federated,
success in investment management does not depend solely on the skill of a single
portfolio manager. It is a fusion of individual talents and state-of-the-art
industry tools and resources. Federated's investment process involves teams of
portfolio managers and analysts, and investment decisions are executed by
traders who are dedicated to specific market sectors and who handle trillions of
dollars in annual trading volume.
FEDERATED FUNDS OVERVIEW
MUNICIPAL FUNDS
In the municipal sector, as of December 31, 1999, Federated managed 12 bond
funds with approximately $2.0 billion in assets and 24 money market funds with
approximately $13.1 billion in total assets. In 1976, Federated introduced one
of the first municipal bond mutual funds in the industry and is now one of the
largest institutional buyers of municipal securities. The Funds may quote
statistics from organizations including The Tax Foundation and the National
Taxpayers Union regarding the tax obligations of Americans.
EQUITY FUNDS
In the equity sector, Federated has more than 29 years' experience. As of
December 31, 1999, Federated managed 53 equity funds totaling approximately
$18.3 billion in assets across growth, value, equity income, international,
index and sector (i.e. utility) styles. Federated's value-oriented management
style combines quantitative and qualitative analysis and features a structured,
computer-assisted composite modeling system that was developed in the 1970s.
CORPORATE BOND FUNDS
In the corporate bond sector, as of December 31, 1999, Federated managed 13
money market funds and 29 bond funds with assets approximating $35.7 billion and
$7.7 billion, respectively. Federated's corporate bond decision making--based on
intensive, diligent credit analysis--is backed by over 27 years of experience in
the corporate bond sector. In 1972, Federated introduced one of the first
high-yield bond funds in the industry. In 1983, Federated was one of the first
fund managers to participate in the asset backed securities market, a market
totaling more than $209 billion.
GOVERNMENT FUNDS
In the government sector, as of December 31, 1999, Federated managed 9 mortgage
backed, 11 government/agency and 16 government money market mutual funds, with
assets approximating $4.7 billion, $1.6 billion and $34.1 billion, respectively.
Federated trades approximately $450 million in U.S. government and mortgage
backed securities daily and places approximately $25 billion in repurchase
agreements each day. Federated introduced the first U.S. government fund to
invest in U.S. government bond securities in 1969. Federated has been a major
force in the short- and intermediate-term government markets since 1982 and
currently manages approximately $43.8 billion in government funds within these
maturity ranges.
MONEY MARKET FUNDS
In the money market sector, Federated gained prominence in the mutual fund
industry in 1974 with the creation of the first institutional money market fund.
Simultaneously, the company pioneered the use of the amortized cost method of
accounting for valuing shares of money market funds, a principal means used by
money managers today to value money market fund shares. Other innovations
include the first institutional tax-free money market fund. As of December 31,
1999, Federated managed more than $83.0 billion in assets across 54 money market
funds, including 16 government, 13 prime, 24 municipal and 1 euro-denominated
with assets approximating $34.1 billion, $35.7 billion, $13.1 billion and $115
million, respectively.
The Chief Investment Officers responsible for oversight of the various investment
sectors within Federated are: U.S. equity and high yield - J. Thomas Madden; U.S.
fixed income -William D. Dawson, III; and global equities and fixed income - Henry A.
Frantzen. The Chief Investment Officers are Executive Vice Presidents of the
Federated advisory companies.
MUTUAL FUND MARKET
Thirty-seven percent of American households are pursuing their financial goals
through mutual funds. These investors, as well as businesses and institutions,
have entrusted over $5 trillion to the more than 7,300 funds available,
according to the Investment Company Institute.
FEDERATED CLIENTS OVERVIEW
Federated distributes mutual funds through its subsidiaries for a variety of
investment purposes. Specific markets include:
INSTITUTIONAL CLIENTS
Federated meets the needs of approximately 1,160 institutional clients
nationwide by managing and servicing separate accounts and mutual funds for a
variety of purposes, including defined benefit and defined contribution
programs, cash management, and asset/liability management. Institutional clients
include corporations, pension funds, tax exempt entities,
foundations/endowments, insurance companies, and investment and financial
advisers. The marketing effort to these institutional clients is headed by John
B. Fisher, President, Institutional Sales Division, Federated Securities
Corp.
BANK MARKETING
Other institutional clients include more than 1,600 banks and trust
organizations. Virtually all of the trust divisions of the top 100 bank holding
companies use Federated Funds in their clients' portfolios. The marketing effort
to trust clients is headed by Timothy C. Pillion, Senior Vice President, Bank
Marketing & Sales.
BROKER/DEALERS AND BANK BROKER/DEALER SUBSIDIARIES
Federated Funds are available to consumers through major brokerage firms
nationwide--we have over 2,200 broker/dealer and bank broker/dealer
relationships across the country--supported by more wholesalers than any other
mutual fund distributor. Federated's service to financial professionals and
institutions has earned it high ratings in several surveys performed by DALBAR,
Inc. DALBAR is recognized as the industry benchmark for service quality
measurement. The marketing effort to these firms is headed by James F. Getz,
President, Broker/Dealer Sales Division, Federated Securities Corp.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The Financial Statements for the Fund for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2000
are incorporated herein by reference to the Annual Report to Shareholders of
Treasury Cash Series dated May 31, 2000.
ADDRESSES
TREASURY CASH SERIES
Federated Investors Funds
5800 Corporate Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15237-7000
DISTRIBUTOR
Federated Securities Corp.
Federated Investors Tower
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
INVESTMENT ADVISER
Federated Investment Management Company
Federated Investors Tower
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
CUSTODIAN
State Street Bank and Trust Company
P.O. Box 8600
Boston, MA 02266-8600
TRANSFER AGENT AND DIVIDEND DISBURSING AGENT
Federated Shareholder Services Company
P.O. Box 8600
Boston, MA 02266-8600
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Deloitte & Touche LLP
200 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02116
CASH TRUST SERIES, INC.
APPENDIX
THE GRAPHIC PRESENTATION DISPLAYED HERE CONSISTS OF A BAR CHART REPRESENTING THE
ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS OF PRIME CASH SERIES AS OF THE CALENDAR YEAR-END FOR EACH
OF TEN YEARS.
THE `Y' AXIS REFLECTS THE "% TOTAL RETURN" BEGINNING WITH "0" AND INCREASING IN
INCREMENTS OF 2% UP TO 8%.
THE `X' AXIS REPRESENTS CALCULATION PERIODS FOR THE LAST TEN CALENDAR YEARS OF
THE FUND, BEGINNING WITH THE EARLIEST YEAR. THE LIGHT GRAY SHADED CHART FEATURES
TEN DISTINCT VERTICAL BARS, EACH SHADED IN CHARCOAL, AND EACH VISUALLY
REPRESENTING BY HEIGHT THE TOTAL RETURN PERCENTAGES FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR STATED
DIRECTLY AT ITS BASE. THE CALCULATED TOTAL RETURN PERCENTAGE FOR THE FUND FOR
EACH CALENDAR YEAR IS STATED DIRECTLY AT THE TOP OF EACH RESPECTIVE BAR, FOR THE
CALENDAR YEARS 1990 THROUGH 1999. THE PERCENTAGES NOTED ARE: 7.74%, 5.47%,
3.06%, 2.38%, 3.48%, 5.20%, 4.63%, 4.77%, 4.73% AND 4.37%.
THE GRAPHIC PRESENTATION DISPLAYED HERE CONSISTS OF A BAR CHART REPRESENTING THE
ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS OF TREASURY CASH SERIES AS OF THE CALENDAR YEAR-END FOR
EACH OF TEN YEARS.
THE `Y' AXIS REFLECTS THE "% TOTAL RETURN" BEGINNING WITH "0" AND INCREASING IN
INCREMENTS OF 2% UP TO 6%.
THE `X' AXIS REPRESENTS CALCULATION PERIODS FOR THE LAST TEN CALENDAR YEARS OF
THE FUND, BEGINNING WITH THE EARLIEST YEAR. THE LIGHT GRAY SHADED CHART FEATURES
TEN DISTINCT VERTICAL BARS, EACH SHADED IN CHARCOAL, AND EACH VISUALLY
REPRESENTING BY HEIGHT THE TOTAL RETURN PERCENTAGES FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR STATED
DIRECTLY AT ITS BASE. THE CALCULATED TOTAL RETURN PERCENTAGE FOR THE FUND FOR
EACH CALENDAR YEAR IS STATED DIRECTLY AT THE TOP OF EACH RESPECTIVE BAR, FOR THE
CALENDAR YEARS 1990 THROUGH 1999. THE PERCENTAGES NOTED ARE: 5.23%, 2.94%,
2.26%, 3.28%, 5.06%, 4.49%, 4.64%, 4.53% AND 4.07%.
THE GRAPHIC PRESENTATION DISPLAYED HERE CONSISTS OF A BAR CHART REPRESENTING THE
ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS OF GOVERNMENT CASH SERIES AS OF THE CALENDAR YEAR-END FOR
EACH OF TEN YEARS.
THE `Y' AXIS REFLECTS THE "% TOTAL RETURN" BEGINNING WITH "0" AND INCREASING IN
INCREMENTS OF 2% UP TO 8%.
THE `X' AXIS REPRESENTS CALCULATION PERIODS FOR THE LAST TEN CALENDAR YEARS OF
THE FUND, BEGINNING WITH THE EARLIEST YEAR. THE LIGHT GRAY SHADED CHART FEATURES
TEN DISTINCT VERTICAL BARS, EACH SHADED IN CHARCOAL, AND EACH VISUALLY
REPRESENTING BY HEIGHT THE TOTAL RETURN PERCENTAGES FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR STATED
DIRECTLY AT ITS BASE. THE CALCULATED TOTAL RETURN PERCENTAGE FOR THE FUND FOR
EACH CALENDAR YEAR IS STATED DIRECTLY AT THE TOP OF EACH RESPECTIVE BAR, FOR THE
CALENDAR YEARS 1990 THROUGH 1999. THE PERCENTAGES NOTED ARE: 7.62%, 5.33%,
3.01%, 2.34%, 3.38%, 5.09%, 4.53%, 4.68%, 4.59% AND 4.22%.
THE GRAPHIC PRESENTATION DISPLAYED HERE CONSISTS OF A BAR CHART REPRESENTING THE
ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS OF MUNICIPAL CASH SERIES AS OF THE CALENDAR YEAR-END FOR
EACH OF TEN YEARS.
THE `Y' AXIS REFLECTS THE "% TOTAL RETURN" BEGINNING WITH "0" AND INCREASING IN
INCREMENTS OF 2% UP TO 6%.
THE `X' AXIS REPRESENTS CALCULATION PERIODS FOR THE LAST TEN CALENDAR YEARS OF
THE FUND, BEGINNING WITH THE EARLIEST YEAR. THE LIGHT GRAY SHADED CHART FEATURES
TEN DISTINCT VERTICAL BARS, EACH SHADED IN CHARCOAL, AND EACH VISUALLY
REPRESENTING BY HEIGHT THE TOTAL RETURN PERCENTAGES FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR STATED
DIRECTLY AT ITS BASE. THE CALCULATED TOTAL RETURN PERCENTAGE FOR THE FUND FOR
EACH CALENDAR YEAR IS STATED DIRECTLY AT THE TOP OF EACH RESPECTIVE BAR, FOR THE
CALENDAR YEARS 1990 THROUGH 1999. THE PERCENTAGES NOTED ARE: 5.69%, 4.28%,
2.51%, 1.88%, 2.21%, 3.24%, 2.80%, 2.90%, 2.75% AND 2.57%.
PART C. OTHER INFORMATION.
Item 23. Exhibits:
(a) Conformed copy of Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant; (7)
(b) (i) Copy of By-Laws of the Registrant; (9)
(ii) Copy of Amendment #1 to the By-Laws of the Registrant;
(10)
(iii) Copy of Amendment #2 to the By-Laws of the Registrant;
(10)
(iv) Copy of Amendment #3 to the By-Laws of the Registrant;
(10)
(c) Not applicable;
(d) Conformed copy of Investment Advisory Contract of the Registrant;
(7)
(e) (i) Conformed copy of Distributor's Contract and
Exhibits A, B, C, and D; (10) (ii) The Registrant hereby
incorporates the conformed copy of
the specimen Mutual Funds Sales and Service Agreement;
Mutual Funds Service Agreement; and Plan Trustee/Mutual
Funds Service Agreement from Item 24(b)(6) of the Cash
Trust Series II Registration Statement on Form N-1A, filed
with the Commission on July 24, 1995. (File Nos. 33-38550
and 811-6269).
(f) Not applicable;
(g) (i) Conformed copy of Custodian Contract of the Registrant;
(9)
(ii) Conformed copy of Custodian Fee Schedule; (10)
(h) (i) Conformed copy of Amended and Restated Agreement for Fund
Accounting Services, Administrative Services, Transfer
Agency Services and Custody Services Procurement; (10)
(ii) Conformed copy of Amended and Restated Shareholder Services
Agreement; (10)
(iii) The responses described in Item 24(b)6(ii) are hereby
incorporated by reference.
(i) Conformed copy of Opinion and Consent of Counsel as to
legality of shares being registered; (3)
+ Exhibits have been filed electronically
3. Response is incorporated by reference to Registrant's Post-Effective Amendment No. 1
on Form N-1A filed December 6, 1989 (File Nos. 33-29838 and 811-5843).
7. Response is incorporated by reference to Registrant's Post-Effective Amendment No. 9
on Form N-1A filed September 23, 1993 (File Nos. 33-29838 and 811-5843).
9. Response is incorporated by reference to Registrant's Post-Effective Amendment No. 13
filed September 27, 1995 (File Nos. 33-29838 and 811-5843).
10. Response is incorporated by reference to Registrant's Post-Effective
Amendment No. 18 filed September 28, 1998 (File Nos. 33-29838 and 811-
5843).
(j) Conformed copy of Consent of Independent Public
Accountants; + (k) Not applicable; (l) Conformed copy of
Initial Capital Understanding; (2) (m) (i) Conformed copy of
Distribution Plan and
Exhibits A, B, and C; (7)
(ii) Conformed copy of Exhibit D to the Distribution
Plan (8); (ii) The responses described in Item
24(b)6(ii) are hereby
incorporated by reference.
(n) Not applicable;
(o) (i) Conformed copy of Power of Attorney;+
(ii) Conformed copy of Power of Attorney of
Chief Investment Officer.+
Item 24. PERSONS CONTROLLED BY OR UNDER COMMON CONTROL WITH REGISTRANT:
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None
Item 25. INDEMNIFICATION: (1)
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+ Exhibits have been filed electronically.
1. Response is incorporated by reference to Registrant's Initial Registration Statement
on Form N-1A filed July 13, 1989 (File Nos. 33-29838 and 811-5843).
2. Response is incorporated by reference to Registrant's Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 on
Form N-1A filed August 14, 1989 (File Nos. 33-29838 and 811-5843).
7. Response is incorporated by reference to Registrant's Post-Effective Amendment No. 9
on Form N-1A filed September 23, 1993 (File Nos. 33-29838 and 811-5843).
8. Response is incorporated by reference to Registrant's Post-Effective Amendment No. 11
on Form N-1A filed September 29, 1994 (File Nos. 33-29838 and 811-5843).
11. Response is incorporated by reference to Registrant's Post-Effective Amendment No. 20
on Form N-1A filed September 24, 1999 (File Nos. 33-29838 and 811-5843).
Item 26. Business and Other Connections of Investment Adviser:
For a description of the other business of the investment adviser, see
the section entitled "Who Manages the Fund?" in Part A. The
affiliations with the Registrant of four of the Trustees and one of the
Officers of the investment adviser are included in Part B of this
Registration Statement under "Who Manages and Provides Services to the
Fund?" The remaining Trustees of the investment adviser and, in
parentheses, their principal occupations are: Thomas R. Donahue, (Chief
Financial Officer, Federated Investors, Inc.), 1001 Liberty Avenue,
Pittsburgh, PA, 15222-3779 and Mark D. Olson (a principal of the firm
Mark D. Olson & Company, L.L.C. and Partner, Wilson, Halbrook &
Bayard), Suite 301 Little Falls Center Two, 2751 Centerville Road,
Wilmington, DE 19808.
The remaining Officers of the investment adviser are:
Executive Vice Presidents: William D. Dawson, III
Henry A. Frantzen
J. Thomas Madden
Senior Vice Presidents: Stephen F. Auth
Joseph M. Balestrino
David A. Briggs
Jonathan C. Conley
Deborah A. Cunningham
Michael P. Donnelly
Linda A. Duessel
Mark E. Durbiano
James E. Grefenstette
Jeffrey A. Kozemchak
Sandra L. McInerney
Susan M. Nason
Mary Jo Ochson
Robert J. Ostrowski
Bernard A. Picchi
Peter Vutz
Vice Presidents: Todd A. Abraham
J. Scott Albrecht
Arthur J. Barry
Randall S. Bauer
G. Andrew Bonnewell
Micheal W. Casey
Robert E. Cauley
Lee R. Cunningham, II
Alexandre de Bethmann
B. Anthony Delserone, Jr.
Donald T. Ellenberger
Eamonn G. Folan
Kathleen M. Foody-Malus
Thomas M. Franks
Marc Halperin
John W. Harris
Patricia L. Heagy
Susan R. Hill
William R. Jamison
Constantine J. Kartsonas
Robert M. Kowit
Richard J. Lazarchic
Steven J. Lehman
Marian R. Marinack
Christopher Matyszewski
Joseph M. Natoli
Item 26. Business and Other Connections of Investment Adviser (continued):
Vice Presidents Jeffrey A. Petro
John Quartarolo
Keith J. Sabol
Ihab Salib
Frank Semack
Aash M. Shah
Michael W. Sirianni, Jr.
Christopher Smith
Edward J. Tiedge
Timothy G. Trebilcock
Leonardo A. Vila
Paige M. Wilhelm
Richard Winkowski
Lori A. Wolff
George B. Wright
Assistant Vice Presidents: Catherine A. Arendas
Angela Auchey
Nancy J. Belz
Regina Chi
James R. Crea, Jr.
Karol M. Krummie
Fred B. Crutchfield
James H. Davis, II
Joseph DelVecchio
Paul S. Drotch
Salvatore A. Esposito
John T. Gentry
David Gilmore
Nikola A. Ivanov
Carol Kayworth
Nathan H. Kehm
John C. Kerber
J. Andrew Kirschler
Ted T. Lietz, Sr.
Monica Lugani
Natalie F. Metz
Theresa Miller
Thomas Mitchell
Bob Nolte
Mary Kay Pavuk
Rae Ann Rice
Roberto Sanchez-Dahl, Sr.
Sarath Sathkumara
James W. Schaub
John Sidawi
Diane R. Startari
Diane Tolby
Michael R. Tucker
Steven J. Wagner
Secretary: G. Andrew Bonnewell
Treasurer: Thomas R. Donahue
Assistant Secretaries: C. Grant Anderson
Leslie K. Ross
Assistant Treasurer: Denis McAuley, III
The business address of each of the Officers of the investment adviser
is Federated Investors Tower, 1001 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania 15222-3779. These individuals are also officers of a
majority of the investment advisers to the investment companies in the
Federated Fund Complex described in Part B of this Registration
Statement.
ITEM 27. PRINCIPAL UNDERWRITERS:
(a)...Federated Securities Corp. the Distributor for shares of the
Registrant, acts as principal underwriter for the following open-end
investment companies, including the Registrant:
Cash Trust Series II; Cash Trust Series, Inc.; CCB Funds; Edward D. Jones & Co. Daily
Passport Cash Trust; Federated Adjustable Rate U.S. Government Fund, Inc.; Federated
American Leaders Fund, Inc.; Federated ARMs Fund; Federated Core Trust; Federated
Equity Funds; Federated Equity Income Fund, Inc.; Federated Fixed Income Securities,
Inc.;
Federated Fund for U.S. Government Securities, Inc.; Federated GNMA Trust; Federated
Government Income Securities, Inc.; Federated High Income Bond Fund, Inc.; Federated
High Yield Trust; Federated Income Securities Trust; Federated Income Trust;
Federated Index Trust; Federated Institutional Trust; Federated Insurance Series;
Federated International Series, Inc.; Federated Investment Series Funds, Inc.;
Federated Managed Allocation Portfolios; Federated Municipal Opportunities Fund,
Inc.; Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc.; Federated Municipal Securities
Income Trust; Federated Short-Term Municipal Trust; Federated Stock and Bond Fund,
Inc.; Federated Stock Trust; Federated Total Return Series, Inc.; Federated U.S.
Government Bond Fund; Federated U.S. Government Securities Fund: 1-3 Years; Federated
U.S. Government Securities Fund: 2-5 Years; Federated U.S. Government Securities
Fund: 5-10 Years; Federated Utility Fund, Inc.; Federated World Investment Series,
Inc.; FirstMerit Funds; Hibernia Funds; Independence One Mutual Funds; Intermediate
Municipal Trust; Marshall Funds, Inc.; Money Market Obligations Trust; Regions Funds;
RIGGS Funds; SouthTrust Funds; Tax-Free Instruments Trust; The Wachovia Funds; The
Wachovia Municipal Funds; and Vision Group of Funds, Inc.
(b)
(1) (2) (3)
Name and Principal Positions and Offices Positions and Offices
BUSINESS ADDRESS WITH DISTRIBUTOR WITH REGISTRANT
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Richard B. Fisher Chairman, President
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Arthur L. Cherry Director, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
John B. Fisher President-Institutional Sales --
Federated Investors Tower and Director,
1001 Liberty Avenue Federated Securities Corp.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Thomas R. Donahue Director, Executive Vice --
Federated Investors Tower Vice President and Assistant
1001 Liberty Avenue Secretary,
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Federated Securities Corp.
James F. Getz President-Broker/Dealer and --
Federated Investors Tower Director,
1001 Liberty Avenue Federated Securities Corp.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
David M. Taylor Executive Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Mark W. Bloss Senior Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Richard W. Boyd Senior Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Laura M. Deger Senior Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Theodore Fadool, Jr. Senior Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Bryant R. Fisher Senior Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Christopher T. Fives Senior Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
James S. Hamilton Senior Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
James M. Heaton Senior Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Keith Nixon Senior Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Solon A. Person, IV Senior Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Ronald M. Petnuch Senior Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Timothy C. Pillion Senior Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Thomas E. Territ Senior Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
John M. Albert Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Ernest G. Anderson Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Teresa M. Antoszyk Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
John B. Bohnet Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Jane E. Broeren-Lambesis Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Matthew W. Brown Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
David J. Callahan Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Mark Carroll Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Steven R. Cohen Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Mary J. Combs Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
R. Edmond Connell, Jr. Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Kevin J. Crenny Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Daniel T. Culbertson Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
G. Michael Cullen Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Marc C. Danile Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Robert J. Deuberry Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
William C. Doyle Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Mark D. Fisher Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Timothy Franklin Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Mark A. Gessner Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Joseph D. Gibbons Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
John K. Goettlicher Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
G. Tad Gullickson Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Scott Gundersen Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Dayna C. Haferkamp Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Anthony J. Harper Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Bruce E. Hastings Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Charlene H. Jennings Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
H. Joseph Kennedy Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Michael W. Koenig Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Ed Koontz Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Dennis M. Laffey Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Christopher A. Layton Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Michael H. Liss Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Michael R. Manning Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Amy Michalisyn Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Mark J. Miehl Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Richard C. Mihm Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Alec H. Neilly Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Thomas A. Peter III Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Raleigh Peters Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Robert F. Phillips Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Richard A. Recker Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Eugene B. Reed Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Paul V. Riordan Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
John Rogers Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Brian S. Ronayne Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Thomas S. Schinabeck Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Edward J. Segura Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Edward L. Smith Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
David W. Spears Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
John A. Staley Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Colin B. Starks Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Jeffrey A. Stewart Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
William C. Tustin Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Paul A. Uhlman Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Richard B. Watts Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Terence Wiles Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Edward J. Wojnarowski Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Michael P. Wolff Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Robert W. Bauman Assistant Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Edward R. Bozek Assistant Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Charles L. Davis, Jr. Assistant Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Beth C. Dell Assistant Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Donald C. Edwards Assistant Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
John T. Glickson Assistant Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Ernest L. Linane Assistant Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Renee L. Martin Assistant Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Lynn Sherwood-Long Assistant Vice President, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Kirk A. Montgomery Secretary, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Denis McAuley, III Treasurer, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Timothy S. Johnson Assistant Secretary, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Victor R. Siclari Assistant Secretary, --
Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
(c) Not applicable.
Item 28. LOCATION OF ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS:
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All accounts and records required to be maintained by Section 31(a)
of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and Rules 31a-1 through 31a-3
promulgated thereunder are maintained at one of the following
locations:
REGISTRANT Federated Investors Funds
5800 Corporate Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15237-7000
FEDERATED SHAREHOLDER Federated Investors Tower
SERVICES COMPANY 1001 Liberty Avenue
Transfer Agent and Dividend Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
Disbursing Agent
FEDERATED SERVICES Federated Investors Tower
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COMPANY 1001 Liberty Avenue
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Administrator Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
FEDERATED INVESTMENT Federated Investors Tower
MANAGEMENT COMPANY 1001 Liberty Avenue
Investment Adviser Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
STATE STREET BANK AND P.O. Box 8600
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TRUST COMPANY Boston, MA 02266-8600
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Custodian
Item 29. MANAGEMENT SERVICES: Not applicable.
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Item 30. UNDERTAKINGS:
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Registrant hereby undertakes to comply with the provisions of
Section 16(c) of the 1940 Act with respect to the removal of
Directors and the calling of special shareholder meetings by
shareholders.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and the
Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant, CASH TRUST SERIES, INC.,
certifies that it meets all of the requirements for effectiveness of this
Amendment to its Registration Statement pursuant to Rule 485(b) under the
Securities Act of 1933 and has duly caused this Amendment to its Registration
Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly
authorized, in the City of Pittsburgh and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, on the
28th day of September, 2000.
CASH TRUST SERIES, INC.
BY: /s/ Leslie K. Ross
Leslie K. Ross, Assistant Secretary
Attorney in Fact for John F. Donahue
September 28, 2000
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Amendment
to its Registration Statement has been signed below by the following person in
the capacity and on the date indicated:
NAME TITLE DATE
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By: /s/ Leslie K. Ross
Leslie K. Ross Attorney In Fact September 28, 2000
ASSISTANT SECRETARY For the Persons
Listed Below
NAME TITLE
John F. Donahue* Chairman and Director
(Chief Executive Officer)
Richard B. Fisher* President
J. Christopher Donahue* Executive Vice President and
Director
Richard J. Thomas* Treasurer
(Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)
William D. Dawson, III* Chief Investment Officer
Thomas G. Bigley* Director
John T. Conroy, Jr.* Director
Nicholas P. Constantakis* Director
John F. Cunningham* Director
Lawrence D. Ellis, M.D.* Director
Peter E. Madden* Director
Charles F. Mansfield, Jr.* Director
John E. Murray, Jr., J.D., S.J.D.* Director
Marjorie P. Smuts* Director
John S. Walsh* Director
* By Power of Attorney
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