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SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
Dear Shareholder:
I am pleased to present the Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders of Alabama Municipal Cash Trust, a portfolio of Money Market Obligations Trust, which covers the six-month period from November 1, 1999 through April 30, 2000. The report begins with a discussion with the fund's portfolio manager, followed by a complete listing of the fund's holdings and its financial statements.
The fund is a convenient way to keep your ready cash pursuing double tax-free income, free from federal regular income tax and Alabama income tax,1 through a portfolio concentrated in high-quality, short-term Alabama municipal securities. At the end of the reporting period, the fund's holdings were diversified among issuers that use municipal bond financing for projects as varied as health care, housing, community development and transportation.
This double tax-free advantage means you have the opportunity to earn a greater after-tax yield than you could in a comparable high-quality taxable investment. Of course, the fund also brings you the added benefits of daily liquidity and stability of principal.2
During the reporting period, the fund paid double tax-free dividends totaling $0.02 per share. The fund's net assets totaled $244.3 million at the end of the reporting period.
Thank you for relying on Alabama Municipal Cash Trust to help your ready cash earn income every day. As always, we will continue to provide you with the highest level of professional service. We invite your questions or comments.
Sincerely,
John Christopher Donahue
J. Christopher Donahue
President
June 15, 2000
1 Income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax.
2 An investment in money market funds is neither insured nor guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although money market funds seek to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the fund.
An interview with the fund's portfolio manager, Jeff A. Kozemchak, CFA, Senior Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager, Federated Investment Management Company.
Continued strong economic growth in the face of a series of Federal Reserve Board (the "Fed") interest rate increases characterized the reporting period. Gross Domestic Product ("GDP") growth in the third and fourth quarters of 1999 was 5.7% and 7.3%, respectively. This robust growth continued into the first quarter of 2000, with preliminary GDP reported as 5.4%. This marked the first time in 15 years that real GDP growth for three consecutive quarters has averaged over 6.0%. Clearly, this rate of growth exceeded widely accepted measures of the non-inflationary potential of the economy. The consumer continued to drive economic activity. Retail sales were strong and ended the reporting period with a 10.3% year-over-year increase. Labor markets remained tight. The average monthly increase in non-farm payrolls during the reporting period was $278,000 and the unemployment rate ended the reporting period at 4.1%, near the 29-year low set in January 2000.
Benign inflation measures through much of the reporting period served to offset the strong economic growth. Surging energy prices resulted in increases in the Producer Price Index ("PPI"), particularly in the first quarter of 2000. However, the core PPI rate was flat to negative for much of the reporting period. Additionally, productivity gains continued to be a factor in dampening the impact of tightness in the labor markets and creeping wage pressures. However, as the reporting period ended and first quarter inflation data emerged, signs of inflationary pressures appeared to be building. The Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index, a measure watched closely by the Fed, rose at a 3.2% rate in the first quarter of 2000. This was the largest increase since 1994. The Employment Cost Index, a closely watched measure of wage and benefit costs, increased by 4.1%. This was the largest increase since 1991. In addition, the core Consumer Price Index increased by 0.4% in April, well above the 0.2% expe cted.
During the reporting period, interest rates generally rose across the yield curve as the market built in expectations that the Fed would need to tighten monetary policy. And, in fact, the Fed did incrementally increase the federal funds target rate by 25 basis points on three separate occasions. The federal funds target rate ended the reporting period at 6.0%. Short-term market interest rates, in turn, reflected the robust economic conditions and expectations regarding Fed policy.
In addition to economic fundamentals, short-term municipal securities were strongly influenced by technical factors over the reporting period, notably calendar year end and income tax payment season. Variable rate demand notes (VRDNs), which comprise more than 50% of the fund's investments, started the reporting period in the 3.3% range, but moved sharply higher in December as supply and demand imbalances occurred, peaking late in the month at 5.4%. Yields then declined 150 basis points in January, as coupon payments reinvested and year end selling pressures eased. VRDN levels averaged a little over 3.6% during February and March before rising to the 5.0% range in April due to traditional tax season selling pressures. Over the six-month reporting period, VRDN yields averaged roughly 67% of taxable rates making them attractive for investors in the highest two federal tax brackets.
The supply of fixed-rate notes continued to be very light over the reporting period, as Year 2000 effects hampered issuance at the end of the year. Also, new issuance of fixed-rate notes in the first quarter was traditionally low. Municipalities continued to benefit from record tax collections--property, sales, and income--and the need to issue short-term borrowings dropped significantly over the past several years as the economy boomed. With this supply backdrop, expensive one-year note yields (lower than fair value), and the Fed increasing interest rates, the fund's average maturity rolled inward (shorter) over the reporting period. We continued to emphasize a barbell structure for the portfolio, combining a significant position in 7-day VRDNs and commercial paper equivalents with timely purchases of attractively priced fixed-rate notes with maturities between 6 and 12 months. This decision left the fund highly responsive to interest rate changes and allowed us to take full advantage of additional Fed inte rest rate moves.
It is reasonable to expect further rate increases as the Fed puts its anti-inflation efforts into action and attempts to slow the economy and consumer spending. Over the next several months, the Fed will be paying particular attention to stock market behavior, consumer confidence, employment data, and retail sales. The Fed is looking for the demand side to slow along with consumer confidence. A weak stock market could help temper the amount of needed rate increases as the consumer is likely to slow spending if a bear market in stocks continues. Inflation data will be closely watched as we appear to be close to the late stages of the classic business cycle. We will continue to watch, with great interest, market developments in order to best serve our municipal clients.
A Special Meeting of Shareholders of Federated Municipal Trust (the "Trust") was held on November 19, 1999. The following items were submitted to shareholders for approval. The meeting was adjourned to December 17, 1999, where all items were approved as follows:
To elect Trustees.1
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For |
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Withheld |
Nicholas P. Constantakis |
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193,437,750 |
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134,258 |
John F. Cunningham |
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193,437,750 |
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134,258 |
J. Christopher Donahue |
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193,437,750 |
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134,258 |
Charles F. Mansfield, Jr. |
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193,437,750 |
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134,258 |
John S. Walsh |
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193,409,863 |
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162,145 |
1 The following Trustees continued their terms as Trustees of the Trust: John F. Donahue, Thomas G. Bigley, John T. Conroy, Jr., Lawrence D. Ellis, M.D., Peter E. Madden, John E. Murray, Jr., J.D., S.J.D., Marjorie P. Smuts.
(a) To approve an amendment to and restatement of the Trust's Declaration of Trust to require the approval by a majority of the outstanding voting shares in the event of the sale and conveyance of the assets of the Trust to another trust or corporation:
For |
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Against |
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Broker |
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Abstentions |
185,996,533 |
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567,416 |
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3,527,557 |
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3,480,502 |
(b) To approve an amendment to and restatement of the Trust's Declaration of Trust to permit the Board of Trustees to liquidate assets of the Trust, or of its series or classes, and distribute the proceeds of such assets without seeking shareholder approval :
For |
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Against |
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Broker |
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Abstentions |
110,326,779 |
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77,361,247 |
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3,527,557 |
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2,356,425 |
To approve a proposed Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between the Trust, on behalf of its series, Alabama Municipal Cash Trust and Money Market Obligations Trust, on behalf of its series, Alabama Municipal Cash Trust:
For |
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Against |
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Broker |
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Abstentions |
165,374,714 |
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21,067,646 |
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3,527,557 |
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3,602,091 |
APRIL 30, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
Principal |
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Value |
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SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--100.2%1 |
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Alabama--100.2% |
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$ |
6,000,000 |
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Alabama HFA, Series A 2000, Turtle Lake Weekly VRDNs (Double Lake Ventures, L.L.C.)/(FNMA LOC) |
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$ |
6,000,000 |
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9,310,000 |
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Alabama HFA, Variable Rate Certificates, Series J 1997, Weekly VRDNs (GNMA COL)/(Bank of America, N.A. LIQ) |
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9,310,000 |
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1,100,000 |
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Alabama State IDA Weekly VRDNs (Sunshine Homes, Inc.)/(Amsouth Bank N.A., Birmingham LOC) |
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1,100,000 |
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4,755,000 |
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Alabama State IDA, IDRB, Series 1994, Weekly VRDNs (Decatur Aluminum Corp.)/(Firstar Bank, N.A., Cincinnati LOC) |
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4,755,000 |
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3,150,000 |
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Alabama State IDA, IDRBs, Series 1996, Weekly VRDNs (IMI Cash Valve Project)/(Regions Bank, Alabama LOC) |
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3,150,000 |
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3,350,000 |
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Alabama State IDA, IRBs, Weekly VRDNs (Kappler USA, Inc. Project)/(SouthTrust Bank of Alabama, Birmingham LOC) |
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3,350,000 |
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5,150,000 |
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Alabama State IDA, Revenue Bonds Weekly VRDNs (Southern Bag Corporation, Ltd.)/(SouthTrust Bank of Alabama, Birmingham LOC) |
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5,150,000 |
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14,765,000 |
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Alabama State Public School & College Authority, (PT-1195), 3.90% TOBs (Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. LIQ), Optional Tender 10/26/2000 |
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14,765,000 |
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5,240,000 |
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Alabama State Public School & College Authority Bonds, Series D, 5.00%, 8/1/2000 |
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5,254,705 |
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5,355,000 |
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Alabama State, 5.50% Bonds, 10/1/2000 |
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5,392,670 |
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2,000,000 |
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Anniston, AL, IDB, Series A 1989, Weekly VRDNs (Union Foundry Co.)/(Amsouth Bank N.A., Birmingham LOC) |
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2,000,000 |
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3,650,000 |
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Arab, AL IDB, Series 1989, Weekly VRDNs (SCI Manufacturing, Inc.)/(Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi Ltd. LOC) |
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3,650,000 |
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1,100,000 |
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Arab, AL IDB, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1989, Weekly VRDNs (SCI Manufacturing, Inc.)/(Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi Ltd. LOC) |
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1,100,000 |
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1,375,000 |
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Ashland, AL IDB, Series 1996, Weekly VRDNs (Tru-Wood Cabinets)/(Regions Bank, Alabama LOC) |
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1,375,000 |
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3,000,000 |
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Auburn, AL IDB, Series 1999, Weekly VRDNs (Donaldson Company, Inc.)/(Bank of America, N.A. LOC) |
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3,000,000 |
Principal |
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Value |
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SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1 |
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Alabama--continued |
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$ |
2,000,000 |
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Birmingham, AL IDA Weekly VRDNs (Altec Industries, Inc.)/(Wachovia Bank of NC, N.A. LOC) |
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$ |
2,000,000 |
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5,800,000 |
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Birmingham, AL IDA, Series 1997, Weekly VRDNs (Millcraft, AL, Inc.)/(Regions Bank, Alabama LOC) |
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5,800,000 |
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2,715,000 |
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Birmingham, AL IDA, IDRBs, Series 1997, Weekly VRDNs (J. J. & W, IV, Ltd.)/(Svenska Handelsbanken, Stockholm LOC) |
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2,715,000 |
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7,010,000 |
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Birmingham, AL IDA, IDRBs, Series 1999, Weekly VRDNs (Glasforms, Inc.)/(Comerica Bank - California LOC) |
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7,010,000 |
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4,745,000 |
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Birmingham, AL IDA, Revenue Bonds, Series 1989, Weekly VRDNs (O'Neal Steel, Inc.)/(SouthTrust Bank of Alabama, Birmingham LOC) |
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4,745,000 |
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2,000,000 |
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Birmingham, AL IDA, Revenue Bonds, Series 1996, Weekly VRDNs (American FireLog Corp.)/(Comerica Bank LOC) |
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2,000,000 |
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200,000 |
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Calhoun County, AL Economic Development Council Weekly VRDNs (Food Ingredients Tech. Co.)/(Bank of America, N.A. LOC) |
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200,000 |
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2,690,000 |
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Calhoun County, AL Economic Development Council, Variable/Fixed Rate IDRBs Weekly VRDNs (Fabarc Steel Co.)/(Regions Bank, Alabama LOC) |
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2,690,000 |
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1,200,000 |
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Cullman, AL IDB, IRBs, Series 1992, Weekly VRDNs (Pressac Holdings PLC)/(Bank One, Michigan LOC) |
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1,200,000 |
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800,000 |
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Cullman, AL IDB, Series 1989, Weekly VRDNs (Pressac, Inc.)/(Bank One, Michigan LOC) |
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800,000 |
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2,685,000 |
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Cullman, AL IDB, Variable Fixed Rate IDRB Weekly VRDNs (National Bedding Co.)/(Bank of America, N.A. LOC) |
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2,685,000 |
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3,000,000 |
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Decatur, AL IDB, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1993, Weekly VRDNs (Allied-Signal, Inc.) |
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3,000,000 |
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1,400,000 |
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Dothan, AL IDB, Adjustable/Fixed Rate IRBs, Series 1997, Weekly VRDNs (Henderson Steel Erectors)/(Regions Bank, Alabama LOC) |
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1,400,000 |
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6,175,000 |
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Fairfield, AL IDA, Variable Rate Environmental Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 1995, 3.85% TOBs (USX Corp.)/ (Wachovia Bank of NC, N.A. LOC), Optional Tender 5/2/2000 |
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6,175,000 |
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1,120,000 |
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Fort Payne, AL IDB, IDRB Weekly VRDNs (Ovalstrapping, Inc.)/(U.S. Bank, N.A., Minneapolis LOC) |
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1,120,000 |
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7,400,000 |
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Gadsen, AL IDB, IDRBs, Series 1997, Weekly VRDNs (Chicago Steel, (Alabama), L.L.C.)/(Marshall & Ilsley Bank, Milwaukee LOC) |
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7,400,000 |
Principal |
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Value |
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SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1 |
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Alabama--continued |
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$ |
4,510,000 |
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Geneva County, AL IDB, Adjustable Fixed Rate IDRBs, Series 1996, Weekly VRDNs (Brooks AG Co., Inc.)/(Regions Bank, Alabama LOC) |
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$ |
4,510,000 |
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3,750,000 |
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Guntersville, AL IDB, Series 1995, Weekly VRDNs (Hercules Rubber Co. Project)/(SouthTrust Bank of Alabama, Birmingham LOC) |
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3,750,000 |
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2,735,000 |
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Hamilton, AL IDB, Variable/Fixed Rate IDRBs Weekly VRDNs (Tennessee River, Inc.)/(SouthTrust Bank of Alabama, Birmingham LOC) |
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2,735,000 |
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8,000,000 |
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Hoover, AL Board of Education, Warrant Anticipation Notes, Series A 1999, 3.80% BANs, 8/1/2000 |
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8,000,000 |
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3,500,000 |
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Hoover, AL Board of Education, Warrant Anticipation Notes, Series B 1999, 4.25% Bonds, 2/1/2001 |
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3,500,000 |
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1,455,000 |
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Hoover, AL IDB Weekly VRDNs (Bud's Best Cookies, Inc.)/(SouthTrust Bank of Alabama, Birmingham LOC) |
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1,455,000 |
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1,170,000 |
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Huntsville Madison County, AL Airport Authority, 4.30% Bonds (MBIA INS), 7/1/2000 |
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1,170,653 |
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2,250,000 |
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Huntsville, AL IDB Weekly VRDNs (Giles & Kendall, Inc.)/(SouthTrust Bank of Alabama, Birmingham LOC) |
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2,250,000 |
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55,000 |
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Huntsville, AL IDB Weekly VRDNs (Parkway Project (Huntsville, AL))/(Regions Bank, Alabama LOC) |
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55,000 |
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12,500,000 |
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Jefferson County, AL, GO Warrants, Series 1996, Weekly VRDNs (Bayerische Landesbank Girozentrale LOC) |
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12,500,000 |
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2,450,000 |
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Lowndes County, AL IDB, Series 1996, Weekly VRDNs (Warren Oil Company Project)/(First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LOC) |
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2,450,000 |
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445,000 |
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Marshall County, AL, Special Obligation School Refunding Warrant, Series 1994, Weekly VRDNs (Marshall County, AL Board of Education)/(Regions Bank, Alabama LOC) |
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445,000 |
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2,290,000 |
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Mobile, AL Downtown Redevelopment Authority, Series 1992, Weekly VRDNs (Mitchell Project)/(SunTrust Bank, Atlanta LOC) |
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2,290,000 |
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2,000,000 |
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Mobile, AL IDB Weekly VRDNs (American Aero Crane)/ (National Bank of Canada, Montreal LOC) |
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2,000,000 |
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3,000,000 |
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Mobile, AL IDB, Series A 1994, 4.50% TOBs (International Paper Co.), Optional Tender 6/1/2000 |
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3,000,000 |
Principal |
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Value |
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SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1 |
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Alabama--continued |
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$ |
3,000,000 |
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Montgomery-Wynlakes Governmental Utility Services Corp., Bonds, Series A 1995, Weekly VRDNs (Vaughn Road, L.L.C., Project)/(Amsouth Bank N.A., Birmingham LOC) |
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$ |
3,000,000 |
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2,305,000 |
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Montgomery, AL IDB, Series A 1990, Weekly VRDNs (Industrial Partners)/(SunTrust Bank, Atlanta LOC) |
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2,305,000 |
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6,000,000 |
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Montgomery, AL IDB, IDRBs, Series 1996, Weekly VRDNs (CSC Fabrication, Inc. Project)/(Chase Bank of Texas LOC) |
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|
6,000,000 |
|
3,650,000 |
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Montgomery, AL IDB, IDRBs, Series A 1996, Weekly VRDNs (Jobs Co., L.L.C. Project)/(Columbus Bank and Trust Co., GA LOC) |
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3,650,000 |
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7,000,000 |
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Perry County, AL IDB, Revenue Bonds, Series 1998, Weekly VRDNs (Alabama Catfish Feedmill, L.L.C.)/(Regions Bank, Alabama LOC) |
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7,000,000 |
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2,680,000 |
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Phoenix City, AL, Series 1998, Weekly VRDNs (Kudzu, L.L.C.)/(SunTrust Bank, Atlanta LOC) |
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2,680,000 |
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1,900,000 |
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Phoenix City, AL IDB, Series 1988, 4.10% CP (Mead Coated Board)/(ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Amsterdam LOC), Mandatory Tender 6/21/2000 |
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1,900,000 |
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3,100,000 |
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Piedmont, AL IDB Weekly VRDNs (Bostrom Seating, Inc.)/(Chase Manhattan Bank (USA) N.A., Wilmington LOC) |
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3,100,000 |
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710,000 |
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Piedmont, AL IDB Weekly VRDNs (Industrial Partners)/(Wachovia Bank of NC, N.A. LOC) |
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710,000 |
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3,820,000 |
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Prattville, AL IDB, IDR Bonds Weekly VRDNs (Kuhnash Properties/Arkay Plastics Project)/(PNC Bank, N.A. LOC) |
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3,820,000 |
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1,800,000 |
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Scottsboro, AL IDB, Series 1994, Weekly VRDNs (Maples Industries, Inc.)/(Amsouth Bank N.A., Birmingham LOC) |
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|
1,800,000 |
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500,000 |
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Scottsboro, AL IDB, IDRB, Series 1991, Weekly VRDNs (Maples Industries, Inc.)/(Amsouth Bank N.A., Birmingham LOC) |
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500,000 |
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5,000,000 |
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Selma, AL IDB, Annual Tender PCR Refunding Bonds, Series B 1993, 4.30% TOBs (International Paper Co.), Optional Tender 7/15/2000 |
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5,000,000 |
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2,370,000 |
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Shelby County, AL EDA Weekly VRDNs (Saginaw Pipe of Illinois, Inc.)/(Regions Bank, Alabama LOC) |
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2,370,000 |
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2,585,000 |
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Shelby County, AL EDA, Series 1999, Weekly VRDNs (Alabama Dry Felt, L.L.C.)/(Regions Bank, Alabama LOC) |
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2,585,000 |
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7,575,000 |
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St. Clair County, AL IDB, Series 1993, Weekly VRDNs (Ebsco Industries, Inc.)/(National Australia Bank, Ltd., Melbourne LOC) |
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7,575,000 |
Principal |
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Value |
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SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1 |
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Alabama--continued |
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$ |
3,500,000 |
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Sumter County, AL IDA, IRBs, Series A 1995, Weekly VRDNs (Fulghum Fibres Project AL)/(Regions Bank, Alabama LOC) |
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$ |
3,500,000 |
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800,000 |
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Sumter County, AL IDA, IRBs, Series B 1995, Weekly VRDNs (Canal Chip Project)/(Regions Bank, Alabama LOC) |
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|
800,000 |
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2,340,000 |
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Tallassee, AL IDB, Series 1998, Weekly VRDNs (Milstead Farm Group, Inc.)/(Regions Bank, Alabama LOC) |
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|
2,340,000 |
|
2,500,000 |
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Troy, AL IDB, Series A 1997, Weekly VRDNs (Hudson Cos.)/(Amsouth Bank N.A., Birmingham LOC) |
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2,500,000 |
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3,000,000 |
|
Troy, AL IDB, IRBs, Series A 1996, Weekly VRDNs (Hudson Sauces & Dressings, Inc.)/(Amsouth Bank N.A., Birmingham LOC) |
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3,000,000 |
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2,000,000 |
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Tuskegee, AL IDB, IDRB, Series 1995, Weekly VRDNs (Concrete Company (The))/(Columbus Bank and Trust Co., GA LOC) |
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2,000,000 |
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1,295,000 |
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Vincent, AL IDB, Weekly VRDNs (Headquarters Partnership Project)/(National Australia Bank, Ltd., Melbourne LOC) |
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1,295,000 |
|
1,910,000 |
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Vincent, AL IDB, Series 1993, Weekly VRDNs (Ebsco Industries, Inc.)/(National Australia Bank, Ltd., Melbourne LOC) |
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1,910,000 |
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3,060,000 |
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Wetumpka, AL IDB, Series 1997, Weekly VRDNs (US Fabtec L.L.C.)/(Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi Ltd. LOC) |
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3,060,000 |
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS (AT AMORTIZED COST)3 |
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$ |
244,803,028 |
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Securities that are subject to alternative minimum tax represent 66.9% of the portfolio based upon total portfolio market value.
1 The fund may only invest in securities rated in one of the two highest short-term rating categories by nationally recognized statistical rating organizations ("NRSROs") or unrated securities of comparable quality. 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, MIG-1 or MIG-2 by Moody's Investors Service, or F-1+, F-1 or F-2 by Fitch IBCA, Inc. are all considered rated in one of the two highest short-term rating categories.
Securities rated in the highest short-term rating category (and unrated securities of comparable quality) are identified as First Tier securities. Securities rated in the second highest short-term rating category (and unrated securities of comparable quality) are identified as Second Tier securities. The fund follows applicable regulations in determining whether a security is rated and whether a security rated by multiple NRSROs in different rating categories should be identified as a First or Second Tier security.
At April 30, 2000, the portfolio securities were rated as follows:
Tier Rating Percentage Based on Total Market Value
First Tier |
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Second Tier |
96.73% |
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3.27% |
2 Denotes a restricted security which is subject to restrictions on resale under federal securities laws. These securities have been deemed liquid based upon criteria approved by the fund's Board of Trustees. At April 30, 2000, these securities amounted to $14,765,000 which represents 6.0% of net assets.
3 Also represents cost for federal tax purposes.
Note: The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of net assets ($244,333,083) at April 30, 2000.
The following acronyms are used throughout this portfolio:
BANs |
--Bond Anticipation Notes |
COL |
--Collateralized |
CP |
--Commercial Paper |
EDA |
--Economic Development Authority |
FNMA |
--Federal National Mortgage Association |
GNMA |
--Government National Mortgage Association |
GO |
--General Obligation |
HFA |
--Housing Finance Authority |
IDA |
--Industrial Development Authority |
IDB |
--Industrial Development Bond |
IDR |
--Industrial Development Revenue |
IDRB |
--Industrial Development Revenue Bond |
INS |
--Insured |
IRBs |
--Industrial Revenue Bonds |
LIQ |
--Liquidity Agreement |
LOC |
--Letter of Credit |
MBIA |
--Municipal Bond Investors Assurance |
PCR |
--Pollution Control Revenue |
TOBs |
--Tender Option Bonds |
VRDNs |
--Variable Rate Demand Notes |
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
APRIL 30, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
Assets: |
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Total investments in securities, at amortized cost and value |
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$ |
244,803,028 |
Income receivable |
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341,185 |
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TOTAL ASSETS |
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245,144,213 |
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Liabilities: |
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|
|
|
|
Income distribution payable |
|
$ |
782,119 |
|
|
|
Accrued expenses |
|
|
29,011 |
|
|
|
|
||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
811,130 |
|
||||||
Net assets for 244,333,083 shares outstanding |
|
|
|
|
$ |
244,333,083 |
|
||||||
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Proceeds Per Share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$244,333,083 ÷ 244,333,083 shares outstanding |
|
|
|
|
|
$1.00 |
|
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
Investment Income: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
4,927,395 |
|
|||||||||||
Expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment adviser fee |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
615,598 |
|
|
|
|
Administrative personnel and services fee |
|
|
|
|
|
|
92,733 |
|
|
|
|
Custodian fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,419 |
|
|
|
|
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,644 |
|
|
|
|
Directors'/Trustees' fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
985 |
|
|
|
|
Auditing fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,540 |
|
|
|
|
Legal fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,340 |
|
|
|
|
Portfolio accounting fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
28,811 |
|
|
|
|
Shareholder services fee |
|
|
|
|
|
|
307,799 |
|
|
|
|
Share registration costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,700 |
|
|
|
|
Printing and postage |
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,189 |
|
|
|
|
Insurance premiums |
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,528 |
|
|
|
|
Miscellaneous |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,478 |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||
TOTAL EXPENSES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,094,764 |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||
Waivers: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Waiver of investment adviser fee |
|
$ |
(399,876 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Waiver of shareholder services fee |
|
|
(12,312 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||
TOTAL WAIVERS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(412,188 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||
Net expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
682,576 |
|
|||||||||||
Net investment income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
4,244,819 |
|
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
|
|
|
Six Months |
|
|
|
Year Ended |
|
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income |
|
$ |
4,244,819 |
|
|
$ |
6,196,659 |
|
|
||||||||
Distributions to Shareholders: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from net investment income |
|
|
(4,244,819 |
) |
|
|
(6,196,659 |
) |
Share Transactions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from sale of shares |
|
|
428,646,339 |
|
|
|
605,959,818 |
|
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared |
|
|
1,832,651 |
|
|
|
3,430,339 |
|
Cost of shares redeemed |
|
|
(425,146,657 |
) |
|
|
(560,214,016 |
) |
|
||||||||
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS |
|
|
5,332,333 |
|
|
|
49,176,141 |
|
|
||||||||
Change in net assets |
|
|
5,332,333 |
|
|
|
49,176,141 |
|
|
||||||||
Net Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning of period |
|
|
239,000,750 |
|
|
|
189,824,609 |
|
|
||||||||
End of period |
|
$ |
244,333,083 |
|
|
$ |
239,000,750 |
|
|
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
(FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD)
|
|
Six Months |
|
|
Year Ended October 31, |
|||||||||||||
|
|
2000 |
|
|
1999 |
|
|
1998 |
|
|
1997 |
|
|
1996 |
|
|
1995 |
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period |
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
Income From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income |
|
0.02 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.04 |
|
Less Distributions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from net investment income |
|
(0.02 |
) |
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
(0.04 |
) |
|
||||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, End of Period |
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
||||||||||||||||||
Total Return1 |
|
1.72 |
% |
|
2.98 |
% |
|
3.24 |
% |
|
3.26 |
% |
|
3.22 |
% |
|
3.66 |
% |
|
||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios to Average Net Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||||||
Expenses |
|
0.55 |
%2 |
|
0.55 |
% |
|
0.55 |
% |
|
0.55 |
% |
|
0.55 |
% |
|
0.48 |
% |
|
||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
|
3.45 |
%2 |
|
2.95 |
% |
|
3.19 |
% |
|
3.21 |
% |
|
3.18 |
% |
|
3.59 |
% |
|
||||||||||||||||||
Expense waiver/reimbursement3 |
|
0.33 |
%2 |
|
0.36 |
% |
|
0.37 |
% |
|
0.36 |
% |
|
0.37 |
% |
|
0.44 |
% |
|
||||||||||||||||||
Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
|
$244,333 |
|
$239,001 |
|
$189,825 |
|
$223,647 |
|
$233,720 |
|
$209,490 |
||||||
|
1 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.
2 Computed on an annualized basis.
3 This voluntary expense decrease is reflected in both the expense and the net investment income ratios shown above.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
APRIL 30, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
Effective February 1, 2000, Alabama Municipal Cash Trust (the "Fund") became a portfolio of the Money Market Obligations Trust (the "Trust"). The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the " Act"), as an open-end, management investment company. The Trust consists of 40 portfolios. The financial statements included herein are only those of the Fund. The financial statements of the other portfolios are presented separately. The assets of each portfolio are segregated and a shareholder's interest is limited to the portfolio in which shares are held. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide current income exempt from federal regular income tax and the income tax imposed by the State of Alabama consistent with stability of principal.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. These policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
The Fund uses the amortized cost method to value its portfolio securities in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the Act.
Interest income and expenses are accrued daily. Bond premium and discount, if applicable, are amortized as required by the Internal Revenue Code, as amended (the "Code"). Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at their fair value.
It is the Fund's policy to comply with the provisions of the Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders each year substantially all of its income. Accordingly, no provision for federal tax is necessary.
The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. The Fund records when-issued securities on the trade date and maintains security positions such that sufficient liquid assets will be available to make payment for the securities purchased. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis are marked to market daily and begin earning interest on the settlement date. Losses may occur on these transactions due to changes in market conditions or the failure of counterparties to perform under the contract.
Restricted securities are securities that may only be resold upon registration under federal securities laws or in transactions exempt from such registration. Many restricted securities may be resold in the secondary market in transactions exempt from registration. In some cases, the restricted securities may be resold without registration upon exercise of a demand feature. Such restricted securities may be determined to be liquid under criteria established by the Board of Trustees (the " Trustees"). The Fund will not incur any registration costs upon such resales. Restricted securities are valued at amortized cost in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the Act.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, expenses and revenues reported in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimated.
Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis.
The Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest (without par value). At April 30, 2000, capital paid-in aggregated $244,333,083.
Transactions in shares were as follows:
|
|
Six Months |
|
|
Year Ended |
|
Shares sold |
|
428,646,339 |
|
|
605,959,818 |
|
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared |
|
1,832,651 |
|
|
3,430,339 |
|
Shares redeemed |
|
(425,146,657 |
) |
|
(560,214,016 |
) |
|
||||||
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS |
|
5,332,333 |
|
|
49,176,141 |
|
|
Federated Investment Management Company, the Fund's investment adviser (the "Adviser"), receives for its services an annual investment Adviser fee equal to 0.50% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
The Adviser may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. The Adviser can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.
Federated Services Company ("FServ"), under the Administrative Services Agreement, provides the Fund with administrative personnel and services. The fee paid to FServ is based on a scale that ranges from 0.15% to 0.075% of the average aggregate daily net assets of all funds advised by subsidiaries of Federated Investors, Inc., subject to a $125,000 minimum per portfolio and $30,000 per each additional class.
Under the terms of a Shareholder Services Agreement with Federated Shareholder Services Company ("FSSC"), the Fund will pay FSSC up to 0.25% of average daily net assets of the Fund for the period. The fee paid to FSSC is used to finance certain services for shareholders and to maintain shareholder accounts. FSSC may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. FSSC can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.
FServ, through its subsidiary FSSC, serves as transfer and dividend disbursing agent for the Fund. The fee paid to FSSC is based on the size, type, and number of accounts and transactions made by shareholders.
FServ maintains the Fund's accounting records for which it receives a fee. The fee is based on the level of the Fund's average daily net assets for the period, plus out-of-pocket expenses.
During the period ended April 30, 2000, the Fund engaged in purchase and sale transactions with funds that have a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Directors/Trustees, and/or common Officers. These purchase and sale transactions complied with Rule 17a-7 under the Act and amounted to $334,795,000 and $338,920,000, respectively.
Certain of the Officers and Trustees of the Trust are Officers and Directors or Trustees of the above companies.
Since the Fund invests a substantial portion of its assets in issuers located in one state, it will be more susceptible to factors adversely affecting issuers of that state than would be a comparable tax-exempt mutual fund that invests nationally. In order to reduce the credit risk associated with such factors, at April 30, 2000, 76.6% of the securities in the portfolio of investments were backed by letters of credit or bond insurance of various financial institutions and financial guaranty assurance agencies. The percentage of investments insured by or supported (backed) by a letter of credit from any one institution or agency did not exceed 15.5% of total investments.
Chairman
President
Executive Vice President
Executive Vice President and Secretary
Vice President
Treasurer
Assistant Secretary
Mutual funds are not bank deposits or obligations, are not 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. Investment in mutual funds involves investment risk, including the possible loss of principal.
This report is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus, which contains facts concerning its objective and policies, management fees, expenses and other information.
Federated
World-Class Investment Manager
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
APRIL 30, 2000
Federated
Alabama Municipal Cash Trust
Federated Investors Funds
5800 Corporate Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15237-7000
1-800-341-7400
www.federatedinvestors.com
Federated Securities Corp., Distributor
Cusip 60934N260
G01120-01 (6/00)
Federated is a registered mark of Federated Investors, Inc. 2000 ©Federated Investors, Inc.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
Dear Shareholder:
I am pleased to present the Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders of Arizona Municipal Cash Trust, a portfolio of Money Market Obligations Trust, which covers the six-month period from November 1, 1999 through April 30, 2000. The report begins with a discussion with the fund's portfolio manager, followed by a complete listing of the fund's holdings and its financial statements.
The fund is a convenient way to keep your ready cash pursuing double tax-free income--free from federal regular income tax and Arizona income tax1--through a portfolio concentrated in high-quality, short-term Arizona municipal securities. At the end of the reporting period, the fund's holdings were diversified among securities that use municipal bond financing for projects as varied as health care, housing, community development and transportation.
This double tax-free advantage means you have the opportunity to earn a greater after-tax yield than you could in a comparable high-quality taxable investment. Of course, the fund also brings you the added benefits of daily liquidity and stability of principal.2
During the reporting period, the fund paid double tax-free dividends totaling $0.02 per share. The fund's net assets totaled approximately $75.5 million at the end of the reporting period.
Thank you for relying on Arizona Municipal Cash Trust to help your ready cash earn income every day. As always, we will continue to provide you with the highest level of professional service. We invite your questions or comments.
Sincerely,
John Christopher Donahue
J. Christopher Donahue
President
June 15, 2000
1 Income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax.
2 An investment in money market funds is neither insured nor guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although money market funds seek to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the fund.
An interview with the fund's portfolio manager, Michael Sirianni, Vice President and Portfolio Manager, Federated Investment Management Company.
Continued strong economic growth in the face of a series of Federal Reserve Board (the "Fed") interest rate increases characterized the reporting period. Gross Domestic Product ("GDP") growth in the third and fourth quarters of 1999 was 5.7% and 7.3%, respectively. This robust growth continued into the first quarter of 2000, with preliminary GDP reported as 5.4%. This marked the first time in 15 years that real GDP growth for three consecutive quarters has averaged over 6.0%. Clearly, this rate of growth exceeds widely accepted measures of the non-inflationary potential of the economy. The consumer continued to drive economic activity. Retail sales were strong and ended the reporting period with a 10.3% year-over-year increase. Labor markets remained tight. The average monthly increase in non-farm payrolls during the reporting period was $278,000 and the unemployment rate ended the reporting period at 4.1%, near the 29-year low set in January 2000.
Benign inflation measures through much of the reporting period served to offset the strong economic growth. Surging energy prices resulted in increases in the Producer Price Index ("PPI"), particularly in the first quarter of 2000. However, the core PPI rate was flat to negative for much of the reporting period. Additionally, productivity gains continued to be a factor in dampening the impact of tightness in the labor markets and creeping wage pressures. However, as the reporting period ended and first quarter inflation data emerged, signs of inflationary pressures appeared to be building. The Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index, a measure watched closely by the Fed, rose at a 3.2% rate in the first quarter of 2000. This was the largest increase since 1994. The Employment Cost Index, a closely watched measure of wage and benefit costs, increased by 4.1%. This was the largest increase since 1991. In addition, the core Consumer Price Index increased by 0.4% in April, well above the 0.2% expe cted.
During the reporting period, interest rates generally rose across the yield curve as the market built in expectations that the Fed would need to tighten monetary policy. And, in fact, the Fed did incrementally increase the federal funds target rate by 25 basis points on three separate occasions. The federal funds target rate ended the reporting period at 6.0%. Short-term market interest rates, in turn, reflected the robust economic conditions and expectations regarding Fed policy.
In addition to economic fundamentals, short-term municipal securities were strongly influenced by technical factors over the reporting period, notably calendar year end and income tax payment season. Variable rate demand notes (VRDNs), which comprise more than 50% of the fund's investments, started the reporting period in the 3.3% range, but moved sharply higher in December as supply and demand imbalances occurred, peaking late in the month at 5.4%. Yields then declined 150 basis points in January, as coupon payments reinvested and year end selling pressures eased. VRDN levels averaged a little over 3.6% during February and March before rising to the 5.0% range in April due to traditional tax season selling pressures. Over the six-month reporting period, VRDN yields averaged roughly 67% of taxable rates making them attractive for investors in the highest two federal tax brackets.
The supply of fixed-rate notes continued to be very light over the reporting period. Year 2000 effects hampered issuance at the end of the year. Also, new issuance of fixed-rate notes in the first quarter was traditionally low. Municipalities continued to benefit from record tax collections--property, sales, and income--and the need to issue short-term borrowings dropped significantly over the past several years as the economy boomed. With this supply backdrop, expensive one-year note yields (lower than fair value) and the Fed increasing interest rates, we decided to let the fund's average maturity roll inward (shorter) over the reporting period. We continued to emphasize a barbelled structure for the portfolio, combining a significant position in 7-day VRDNs and commercial paper equivalents with timely purchases of attractively priced fixed-rate notes with maturities between 6 and 12 months. This decision left the fund highly responsive to interest rate changes and allowed us to take full advantage of addit ional Fed interest rate moves.
It is reasonable to expect further rate increases as the Fed puts its anti-inflation efforts into action and attempts to slow the economy and consumer spending. Over the next several months, the Fed will be paying particular attention to stock market behavior, consumer confidence, employment data, and retail sales. The Fed is looking for the demand side to slow along with consumer confidence. A weak stock market could help temper the amount of needed rate increases as the consumer is likely to slow spending if a bear market in stocks continues. Inflation data will be closely watched as we appear to be close to the late stages of the classic business cycle. We will continue to watch, with great interest, market developments in order to best serve our municipal clients.
A Special Meeting of Shareholders of Federated Municipal Trust (the "Trust") was held on November 19, 1999. The following items were submitted to shareholders for approval. The meeting was adjourned to December 17, 1999, where the following items were approved as follows:
To elect Trustees:1
|
|
For |
|
Withheld |
Nicholas P. Constantakis |
|
23,490,816 |
|
0 |
John F. Cunningham |
|
23,490,816 |
|
0 |
J. Christopher Donahue |
|
23,490,816 |
|
0 |
Charles F. Mansfield, Jr. |
|
23,490,816 |
|
0 |
John S. Walsh |
|
23,490,816 |
|
0 |
1 The following Trustees continued their terms as Trustees of the Trust: John F. Donahue, Thomas G. Bigley, John T. Conroy, Jr., Lawrence D. Ellis, M.D., Peter E. Madden, John. E. Murray, Jr., Marjorie P. Smuts.
(a) To approve an amendment to and restatement of the Trust's Declaration of Trust to require the approval by a majority of the outstanding voting shares in the event of the sale and conveyance of the assets of the Trust to another trust or corporation:
For |
|
Against |
|
Broker Non-Vote |
|
Abstentions |
19,843,252 |
|
218,753 |
|
3,428,811 |
|
0 |
(b) To approve an amendment to and restatement of the Trust's Declaration of Trust to permit the Board of Trustees to liquidate assets of the Trust, or of its series or classes, and distribute the proceeds of such assets without seeking shareholder approval :
For |
|
Against |
|
Broker Non-Vote |
|
Abstentions |
19,843,252 |
|
218,753 |
|
3,428,811 |
|
0 |
To approve a proposed Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between the Trust, on behalf of its series, Arizona Municipal Cash Trust and Money Market Obligations Trust, on behalf of its series, Arizona Municipal Cash Trust:
For |
|
Against |
|
Broker Non-Vote |
|
Abstentions |
19,843,252 |
|
218,753 |
|
3,428,811 |
|
0 |
APRIL 30, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
Principal |
|
|
|
|
Value |
|
|
|
|
SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--99.3%1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Arizona--93.4% |
|
|
|
$ |
750,000 |
|
Apache County, AZ IDA, Series A 1983, Weekly VRDNs (Tucson Electric Power Co.)/ (Toronto-Dominion Bank LOC) |
|
$ |
750,000 |
|
1,055,000 |
|
Arizona State Transportation Board, Series 1990, 7.00% Bonds (United States Treasury PRF), 7/1/2000 (@101) |
|
|
1,075,130 |
|
500,000 |
|
Bullhead City, AZ, Sewer Facilities Series 1996, 4.45% Bonds (MBIA INS), 7/1/2000 |
|
|
500,293 |
|
2,999,000 |
|
Chandler, AZ IDA, Series A 1999, Weekly VRDNs (South Bay Circuits, Inc.)/ (Comerica Bank, California LOC) |
|
|
2,999,000 |
|
2,400,000 |
|
Coconino County, AZ Pollution Control Corp., Series 1998, Daily VRDNs (Arizona Public Service Co.)/(KBC Bank N.V. LOC) |
|
|
2,400,000 |
|
3,400,000 |
|
Eloy, AZ IDA, Series 1996, Weekly VRDNs (The Marley Cooling Tower Co.)/ (First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LOC) |
|
|
3,400,000 |
|
4,621,000 |
|
Flagstaff, AZ, Series 1999, Weekly VRDNs (Joy Cone Co.)/(Mellon Bank N.A., Pittsburgh LOC) |
|
|
4,621,000 |
|
700,000 |
|
Glendale, AZ IDA, Series 1999, Weekly VRDNs (Friendship Retirement Corp.)/ (Norwest Bank Minnesota, N.A. LOC) |
|
|
700,000 |
|
275,000 |
|
Marana, AZ Municipal Property Corp., Series 1999, 4.25% Bonds (AMBAC INS), 7/1/2000 |
|
|
275,000 |
|
1,300,000 |
|
Maricopa County, AZ Pollution Control Corp., Series 1984, Weekly VRDNs (El Paso Electric Co.)/(Barclays Bank PLC, London LOC) |
|
|
1,300,000 |
|
1,000,000 |
|
Maricopa County, AZ School District No. 4, Series D, 6.90% Bonds (AMBAC INS), 7/1/2000 |
|
|
1,004,170 |
|
1,000,000 |
|
Maricopa County, AZ School District No. 28 Kyrene Elementary, Second Series Bonds (FGIC INS), 7/1/2000 (@100) |
|
|
994,078 |
|
3,740,000 |
|
Maricopa County, AZ IDA Series 1984, Weekly VRDNs (Gannett Co., Inc.) |
|
|
3,740,000 |
|
5,610,000 |
|
Maricopa County, AZ IDA Series 1999, Weekly VRDNs (Redman Homes, Inc.)/ (PNC Bank, N.A. LOC) |
|
|
5,610,000 |
|
2,950,000 |
|
Maricopa County, AZ IDA Series A 1999, Daily VRDNs (Orangewood CCRC)/(Banque Nationale de Paris LOC) |
|
|
2,950,000 |
|
2,000,000 |
|
Maricopa County, AZ IDA Series A 2000, Weekly VRDNs (Gran Victoria Housing, LLC)/(FNMA LOC) |
|
|
2,000,000 |
Principal |
|
|
|
|
Value |
|
|
|
|
SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Arizona--continued |
|
|
|
$ |
1,500,000 |
|
Maricopa County, AZ IDA 4.10% CP (Citizens Utilities Co.), Mandatory Tender 6/13/2000 |
|
$ |
1,500,000 |
|
2,000,000 |
|
Maricopa County, AZ IDA Las Gardenias Apartments Series 2000, 5.22% TOBs (Bayerische Landesbank Girozentrale) 3/1/2001 |
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
1,500,000 |
|
Maricopa County, AZ IDA Las Villas Del Sol Series A 1999, 5.22% TOBs (Bayerische Landesbank Girozentrale), Mandatory Tender 11/1/2000 |
|
|
1,500,000 |
|
500,000 |
|
Maricopa, AZ School District No. 38, Series A, 8.00% Bonds (FGIC INS), 7/1/2000 |
|
|
502,849 |
|
1,370,000 |
|
Mesa, AZ Municipal Development Corp., Series 1985, 3.70% CP (Westdeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale LOC), Mandatory Tender 5/5/2000 |
|
|
1,370,000 |
|
700,000 |
|
Mesa, AZ Municipal Development Corp., Series 1985, 4.05% CP (Westdeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale LOC), Mandatory Tender 7/17/2000 |
|
|
700,000 |
|
1,000,000 |
|
Mesa, AZ, 5.35% Bonds (FGIC INS), 7/1/2000 |
|
|
1,002,970 |
|
1,920,000 |
|
Phoenix, AZ Civic Improvement Corp., PA-405 Series A 1998, Weekly VRDNs (FSA INS)/(Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. LIQ) |
|
|
1,920,000 |
|
2,000,000 |
|
Phoenix, AZ IDA, Series 1997, Weekly VRDNs (Interface Data Systems, Inc.)/ (Bank One, Arizona N.A. LOC) |
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
1,940,000 |
|
Phoenix, AZ IDA, PT-1032 Weekly VRDNs (GNMA COL)/(Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. LIQ) |
|
|
1,940,000 |
|
14,550,000 |
|
Pima County, AZ IDA, Single Family Mortgages, Roaring Fork Series 1999-6, Weekly VRDNs (GNMA COL)/(Bank of New York, New York LIQ) |
|
|
14,550,000 |
|
1,930,000 |
|
Scottsdale, AZ IDA Weekly VRDNs (Scottsdale Memorial Hospitals)/ (AMBAC INS)/(Credit Local de France LIQ) |
|
|
1,930,000 |
|
1,000,000 |
|
Tempe, AZ IDA, Series 1992, 4.30% TOBs (Safeway, Inc.)/(Bankers Trust Co., New York LOC), Mandatory Tender 10/15/2000 |
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
1,060,000 |
|
Tolleson, AZ Municipal Finance Corp., Revenue Refunding Bonds Series of 1998, Weekly VRDNs (Citizens Utilities Co.) |
|
|
1,060,000 |
|
950,000 |
|
Yavapai, AZ IDA, Series B 1997, Weekly VRDNs (Yavapai Regional Medical Center)/(FSA INS)/(Credit Local de France LIQ) |
|
|
950,000 |
|
2,250,000 |
|
Yuma County, AZ Airport Authority, Inc., Series A 1997, Weekly VRDNs (Bank One, Arizona N.A. LOC) |
|
|
2,250,000 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
|
70,494,490 |
|
||||||
Principal |
|
|
|
|
Value |
|
|
|
|
SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Puerto Rico--5.9% |
|
|
|
$ |
983,654 |
|
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Municipal Revenues Collection Center, 1997A LeaseTOPS Trust Weekly VRDNs (ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Amsterdam LIQ)/ (State Street Bank and Trust Co. LOC) |
|
$ |
983,654 |
|
3,500,000 |
|
Puerto Rico Government Development Bank (GDB), 4.50% CP, Mandatory Tender 5/4/2000 |
|
|
3,500,000 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
|
4,483,654 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (AT AMORTIZED COST)2 |
|
$ |
74,978,144 |
|
Securities that are subject to alternative minimum tax represent 59.7% of the portfolio as calculated based on total portfolio market value.
1 The fund may only invest in securities rated in one of the two highest short-term rating categories by nationally recognized statistical rating organizations ("NRSROs") or unrated securities of comparable quality. 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, MIG-1, or MIG-2 by Moody's Investors Service, or F-1+, F-1 or F-2 by Fitch IBCA, Inc. are all considered rated in one of the two highest short-term rating categories.
Securities rated in the highest short-term rating category (and unrated securities of comparable quality) are identified as First Tier securities. Securities rated in the second highest short-term rating category (and unrated securities of comparable quality) are identified as Second Tier securities. The fund follows applicable regulations in determining whether a security is rated and whether a security rated by multiple NRSROs in different rating categories should be identified as a First or Second Tier security.
At April 30, 2000, the portfolio securities were rated as follows:
Tier Rating Based on Total Market Value
First Tier |
|
Second Tier |
100.0% |
|
0.0% |
2 Also represents cost for federal tax purposes.
Note: The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of net assets ($75,469,479) at April 30, 2000.
The following acronyms are used throughout this portfolio:
AMBAC |
--American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation |
COL |
--Collateralized |
CP |
--Commercial Paper |
FGIC |
--Financial Guaranty Insurance Company |
FSA |
--Financial Security Assurance |
FNMA |
--Federal National Mortgage Association |
GNMA |
--Government National Mortgage Association |
IDA |
--Industrial Development Authority |
INS |
--Insured |
LIQ |
--Liquidity Agreement |
LLC |
--Limited Liability Corporation |
LOC |
--Letter of Credit |
MBIA |
--Municipal Bond Investors Assurance |
PLC |
--Public Limited Company |
PRF |
--Prerefunded |
TOBs |
--Tender Option Bonds |
TOPS |
--Trust Obligation Participating Securities |
VRDNs |
--Variable Rate Demand Notes |
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
APRIL 30, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total investments in securities, at amortized cost and value |
|
|
|
|
$ |
74,978,144 |
Cash |
|
|
|
|
|
176,850 |
Income receivable |
|
|
|
|
|
597,410 |
|
||||||
TOTAL ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
|
75,752,404 |
|
||||||
Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payable for shares redeemed |
|
$ |
4,500 |
|
|
|
Income distribution payable |
|
|
260,285 |
|
|
|
Accrued expenses |
|
|
18,140 |
|
|
|
|
||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
282,925 |
|
||||||
Net assets for 75,469,479 shares outstanding |
|
|
|
|
$ |
75,469,479 |
|
||||||
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Proceeds Per Share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$75,469,479÷75,469,479 shares outstanding |
|
|
|
|
|
$1.00 |
|
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
Investment Income: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
1,187,267 |
|
|||||||||||
Expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment adviser fee |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
151,928 |
|
|
|
|
Administrative personnel and services fee |
|
|
|
|
|
|
86,739 |
|
|
|
|
Custodian fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,340 |
|
|
|
|
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
18,094 |
|
|
|
|
Directors'/Trustees' fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
585 |
|
|
|
|
Auditing fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,433 |
|
|
|
|
Legal fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,657 |
|
|
|
|
Portfolio accounting fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
27,764 |
|
|
|
|
Shareholder services fee |
|
|
|
|
|
|
75,964 |
|
|
|
|
Share registration costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
14,383 |
|
|
|
|
Printing and postage |
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,415 |
|
|
|
|
Insurance premiums |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,408 |
|
|
|
|
Miscellaneous |
|
|
|
|
|
|
656 |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||
TOTAL EXPENSES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
398,366 |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||
Waivers and Reimbursement: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Waiver of investment adviser fee |
|
$ |
(151,928 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reimbursement of other operating expenses |
|
|
(65,825 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||
TOTAL WAIVERS AND REIMBURSEMENT |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(217,753 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||
Net expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
180,613 |
|
|||||||||||
Net investment income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
1,006,654 |
|
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
|
|
|
Six Months |
|
|
|
Year Ended |
|
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income |
|
$ |
1,006,654 |
|
|
$ |
859,450 |
|
|
||||||||
Distributions to Shareholders: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from net investment income |
|
|
(1,006,654 |
) |
|
|
(859,450 |
) |
|
||||||||
Share Transactions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from sale of shares |
|
|
129,429,268 |
|
|
|
59,795,359 |
|
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared |
|
|
267,172 |
|
|
|
402,943 |
|
Cost of shares redeemed |
|
|
(88,160,282 |
) |
|
|
(60,992,727 |
) |
|
||||||||
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS |
|
|
41,536,158 |
|
|
|
(794,425 |
) |
|
||||||||
Change in net assets |
|
|
41,536,158 |
|
|
|
(794,425 |
) |
|
||||||||
Net Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning of period |
|
|
33,933,321 |
|
|
|
34,727,746 |
|
|
||||||||
End of period |
|
$ |
75,469,479 |
|
|
$ |
33,933,321 |
|
|
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
(FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD)
|
|
Six Months |
|
|
Year Ended |
2 |
|
Period Ended |
1 |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period |
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
Income From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income |
|
0.02 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.01 |
|
Less Distributions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from net investment income |
|
(0.02 |
) |
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
(0.01 |
) |
|
|||||||||
Net Asset Value, End of Period |
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
|||||||||
Total Return3 |
|
1.66% |
|
|
2.76 |
% |
|
1.28 |
% |
|
|||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios to Average Net Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||
Expenses |
|
0.59 |
%4 |
|
0.58 |
% |
|
0.32 |
%4 |
|
|||||||||
Net investment income |
|
3.31 |
%4 |
|
2.73 |
% |
|
3.24 |
%4 |
|
|||||||||
Expenses waivers/reimbursement5 |
|
0.72 |
%4 |
|
0.95 |
% |
|
2.21 |
%4 |
|
|||||||||
Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
|
$75,469 |
|
|
$33,933 |
|
|
$34,728 |
|
|
1 Reflects operations for the period from June 10, 1998 (date of initial public investment) to October 31, 1998.
2 For the year ended October 31, 1999, the Fund was audited by Ernst & Young LLP. Each of the previous years were audited by other auditors.
3 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.
4 Computed on an annualized basis.
5 This voluntary expense decrease is reflected in both the expense and net investment income ratios shown above.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
APRIL 20, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
Effective February 1, 2000, Arizona Municipal Cash Trust (the "Fund") became a portfolio of the Money Market Obligations Trust (the "Trust"). The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the " Act"), as an open-end, management investment company. The Trust consists of 40 portfolios. The financial statements included herein are only those of the Fund. The financial statements of the other portfolios are presented separately. The assets of each portfolio are segregated and a shareholder's interest is limited to the portfolio in which shares are held. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide current income exempt from federal regular income tax and Arizona income taxes consistent with stability of principal and liquidity.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. These policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
The Fund uses the amortized cost method to value its portfolio securities in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the Act.
Interest income and expenses are accrued daily. Bond premium and discount, if applicable, are amortized as required by the Internal Revenue Code, as amended (the "Code"). Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at fair value.
It is the Fund's policy to comply with the provisions of the Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders each year substantially all of its income. Accordingly, no provision for federal tax is necessary.
The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. The Fund records when-issued securities on the trade date and maintains security positions such that sufficient liquid assets will be available to make payment for the securities purchased. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis are marked to market daily and begin earning interest on the settlement date. Losses may occur on these transactions due to changes in market conditions or the failure of counterparties to perform under the contract.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, expenses and revenues reported in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimated.
Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis.
The Declaration of Trust permits the Board of Trustees ("Trustees") to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest (without par value).
Transactions in shares were as follows:
|
|
Six Months |
|
|
Year Ended |
|
Shares sold |
|
129,429,268 |
|
|
59,795,359 |
|
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared |
|
267,172 |
|
|
402,943 |
|
Shares redeemed |
|
(88,160,282 |
) |
|
(60,992,727 |
) |
|
||||||
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS |
|
41,536,158 |
|
|
(794,425 |
) |
|
Federated Investment Management Company, the Fund's investment adviser (the "Adviser"), receives for its services an annual investment Adviser fee equal to 0.50% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The Adviser may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee and/or reimburse certain operating expenses of the Fund. The Adviser can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver and/or reimbursement at any time at its sole discretion.
Federated Services Company ("FServ"), under the Administrative Services Agreement, provides the Fund with administrative personnel and services. The fee paid to FServ is based on a scale that ranges from 0.15% to 0.075% of the average aggregate daily net assets of all funds advised by subsidiaries of Federated Investors, Inc., subject to a $125,000 minimum per portfolio and $30,000 per each additional class.
Under the terms of a Shareholder Services Agreement with Federated Shareholder Services Company ("FSSC"), the Fund will pay FSSC up to 0.25% of average daily net assets of the Fund shares for the period. The fee paid to FSSC is used to finance certain services for shareholders and to maintain shareholder accounts. FSSC may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. FSSC can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.
FServ, through its subsidiary FSSC, serves as transfer and dividend disbursing agent for the Fund. The fee paid to FSSC is based on the size, type and number of accounts and transactions made by shareholders.
FServ maintains the Fund's accounting records for which it receives a fee. The fee is based on the level of the Fund's average daily net assets for the period, plus out-of-pocket expenses.
During the period ended April 30, 2000, the Fund engaged in purchase and sale transactions with funds that have a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Directors/Trustees and/or common Officers. These purchase and sale transactions complied with Rule 17a-7 under the Act and amounted to $130,679,000 and $106,320,000, respectively.
Certain of the Officers and Trustees of the Trust are Officers and Directors or Trustees of the above companies.
Since the Fund invests a substantial portion of its assets in issuers located in one state, it will be more susceptible to factors adversely affecting issuers of that state than would be a comparable tax-exempt mutual fund that invests nationally. In order to reduce the credit risk associated with such factors, at April 30, 2000, 58.8% of the securities in the portfolio of investments were backed by letters of credit or bond insurance of various financial institutions and financial guaranty assurance agencies. The percentage of investments insured by or supported (backed) by a letter of credit from any one institution or agency did not exceed 7.5% of total investments.
Chairman
President
Executive Vice President and Secretary
Executive Vice President
Vice President
Treasurer
Assistant Secretary
Mutual funds are not bank deposits or obligations, are not 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. Investment in mutual funds involves investment risk, including the possible loss of principal.
This report is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus which contains facts concerning its objective and policies, management fees, expenses and other information.
Federated
World-Class Investment Manager
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
APRIL 30, 2000
Federated
Arizona Municipal Cash Trust
Federated Investors Funds
5800 Corporate Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15237-7000
1-800-341-7400
www.federatedinvestors.com
Federated Securities Corp., Distributor
Cusip 60934N450
G02372-04 (6/00)
Federated is a registered mark of Federated Investors, Inc. 2000 ©Federated Investors, Inc.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
Dear Shareholder:
I am pleased to present the Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders of California Municipal Cash Trust, a portfolio of Money Market Obligations Trust, which covers the six-month period from November 1, 1999 through April 30, 2000. The report begins with a discussion with the fund's portfolio manager, followed by a complete listing of the fund's holdings and its financial statements.
The fund is a convenient way to keep your ready cash pursuing double tax-free income--free from federal regular income tax and California income tax1--through a portfolio concentrated in high-quality, short-term California municipal securities. At the end of the reporting period, the fund's holdings were diversified among issuers that use municipal bond financing for projects as varied as health care, housing, community development and transportation.
This double tax-free advantage means you have the opportunity to earn a greater after-tax yield than you could in a comparable high-quality taxable investment. Of course, the fund also brings you the added benefits of daily liquidity and stability of principal.2
During the reporting period, the fund paid double tax-free dividends totaling $0.02 per share for Institutional Shares and $0.01 per share for Institutional Service Shares. The fund's net assets totaled $551.9 million at the end of the reporting period.
Thank you for relying on California Municipal Cash Trust to help your ready cash earn income every day. As always, we will continue to provide you with the highest level of professional service. We invite your questions or comments.
Sincerely,
John Christopher Donahue
J. Christopher Donahue
President
June 15, 2000
1 Income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax.
2 An investment in money market funds is neither insured nor guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although money market funds seek to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the fund.
An interview with the fund's portfolio manager, Michael Sirianni, Vice President and Portfolio Manager, Federated Investment Management Company.
Continued strong economic growth in the face of a series of Federal Reserve Board (the "Fed") interest rate increases characterized the reporting period. Gross Domestic Product ("GDP") growth in the third and fourth quarters of 1999 was 5.7% and 7.3%, respectively. This robust growth continued into the first quarter of 2000, with preliminary GDP reported as 5.4%. This marked the first time in 15 years that real GDP growth for three consecutive quarters has averaged over 6.0%. Clearly, this rate of growth exceeded widely accepted measures of the non-inflationary potential of the economy. The consumer continued to drive economic activity. Retail sales were strong and ended the reporting period with a 10.3% year-over-year increase. Labor markets remained tight. The average monthly increase in non-farm payrolls during the reporting period was $278,000 and the unemployment rate ended the reporting period at 4.1%, near the 29-year low set in January 2000.
Benign inflation measures through much of the reporting period served to offset the strong economic growth. Surging energy prices resulted in increases in the Producer Price Index ("PPI"), particularly in the first quarter of 2000. However, the core PPI rate was flat to negative for much of the reporting period. Additionally, productivity gains continued to be a factor in dampening the impact of tightness in the labor markets and creeping wage pressures. However, as the reporting period ended and first quarter inflation data emerged, signs of inflationary pressures appeared to be building. The Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index, a measure watched closely by the Fed, rose at a 3.2% rate in the first quarter of 2000. This was the largest increase since 1994. The Employment Cost Index, a closely watched measure of wage and benefit costs, increased by 4.1%. This was the largest increase since 1991. In addition, the core Consumer Price Index increased by 0.4% in April, well above the 0.2% expe cted.
During the reporting period, interest rates generally rose across the yield curve as the market built in expectations that the Fed would need to tighten monetary policy. And, in fact, the Fed did incrementally increase the federal funds target rate by 25 basis points on three separate occasions. The federal funds target rate ended the reporting period at 6.0%. Short-term market interest rates, in turn, reflected the robust economic conditions and expectations regarding Fed monetary policy.
In addition to economic fundamentals, short-term municipal securities were strongly influenced by technical factors over the reporting period, notably calendar year-end and income tax payment season. Variable rate demand notes (VRDNs), which comprise more than 50% of the fund's investments, started the reporting period in the 3.3% range, but moved sharply higher in December as supply and demand imbalances occurred, peaking late in the month at 5.4%. Yields then declined 150 basis points in January, as coupon payments reinvested and year-end selling pressures eased. VRDN levels averaged a little over 3.6% during February and March before rising to the 5.0% range in April due to traditional tax season selling pressures. Over the six-month reporting period, VRDN yields averaged roughly 67% of taxable rates making them attractive for investors in the highest two federal tax brackets.
The supply of fixed-rate notes continued to be very light over the reporting period as Year 2000 effects hampered issuance at the end of the year. Also, new issuance of fixed-rate notes in the first quarter was traditionally low. Municipalities continued to benefit from record tax collections--property, sales, and income--and the need to issue short-term borrowings dropped significantly over the past several years as the economy boomed. With this supply backdrop, expensive one-year note yields (lower than fair value) and the Fed increasing interest rates, the fund's average maturity rolled inward (shorter) over the reporting period. We continued to emphasize a barbelled structure for the portfolio, combining a significant position in 7-day VRDNs and commercial paper equivalents with timely purchases of attractively priced fixed-rate notes with maturities between 6 and 12 months. This decision left the fund highly responsive to interest rate changes and allowed us to take full advantage of additional Fed inte rest rate moves.
It is reasonable to expect further rate increases as the Fed puts its anti-inflation efforts into action and attempts to slow the economy and consumer spending. Over the next several months, the Fed will be paying particular attention to stock market behavior, consumer confidence, employment data and retail sales. The Fed is looking for the demand side to slow along with consumer confidence. A weak stock market could help temper the amount of needed rate increases as the consumer is likely to slow spending if a bear market in stocks continues. Inflation data will be closely watched as we appear to be close to the late stages of the classic business cycle. We will continue to watch, with great interest, market developments in order to best serve our municipal clients.
A Special Meeting of Shareholders of Federated Municipal Trust (the "Trust"), was held on November 19, 1999. The following items were submitted to shareholders for approval. The meeting was adjourned to December 17, 1999, where all items were approved as follows:
To elect Trustees:1
|
|
For |
|
Withheld |
Nicholas P. Constantakis |
|
329,864,234 |
|
184,374 |
John F. Cunningham |
|
329,864,209 |
|
184,399 |
J. Christopher Donahue |
|
329,864,234 |
|
184,374 |
Charles F. Mansfield, Jr. |
|
329,864,209 |
|
184,399 |
John S. Walsh |
|
329,864,209 |
|
184,399 |
1 The following Trustees continued their terms as Trustees of the Trust: John F. Donahue, Thomas G. Bigley, John T. Conroy, Jr., Lawrence D. Ellis, M.D., Peter E. Madden, John E. Murray, Jr., J.D., S.J.D. and Marjorie P. Smuts.
(a) To approve an amendment to and restatement of the Trust's Declaration of Trust to require the approval by a majority of the outstanding voting shares in the event of the sale and conveyance of the assets of the Trust to another trust or corporation:
For |
|
Against |
|
Broker |
|
Abstentions |
250,530,507 |
|
1,264,338 |
|
69,711,750 |
|
8,542,013 |
(b) To approve an amendment to and restatement of the Trust's Declaration of Trust to permit the Board of Trustees to liquidate assets of the Trust, or of its series or classes, and distribute the proceeds of such assets without seeking shareholder approval :
For |
|
Against |
|
Broker |
|
Abstentions |
231,812,396 |
|
19,863,206 |
|
69,711,750 |
|
8,661,256 |
To approve a proposed Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between the Trust, on behalf of its series, California Municipal Cash Trust and Money Market Obligations Trust, on behalf of its series, California Municipal Cash Trust:
For |
|
Against |
|
Broker |
|
Abstentions |
250,020,368 |
|
1,565,927 |
|
69,711,750 |
|
8,750,563 |
APRIL 30, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
Principal |
|
|
|
Value |
||
|
|
|
SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--99.3%1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
California--80.6% |
|
|
|
$ |
9,000,000 |
|
ABAG Finance Authority for Non-Profit Corporations Weekly VRDNs (Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford)/(AMBAC INS)/(Bayerische Landesbank Girozentrale LIQ) |
|
$ |
9,000,000 |
|
5,260,000 |
|
ABAG Finance Authority for Non-Profit Corporations, Series 1998, Weekly VRDNs (The Harker School Foundation)/(U.S. Bank, N.A., Minneapolis LOC) |
|
|
5,260,000 |
|
10,000,000 |
|
ABAG Finance Authority for Non-Profit Corporations, Series 2000, Weekly VRDNs (Episcopal Homes Foundation)/(Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. LOC) |
|
|
10,000,000 |
|
4,000,000 |
|
ABAG Finance Authority for Non-Profit Corporations, Series 1999, Weekly VRDNs (Marin Academy)/(Allied Irish Banks PLC LOC) |
|
|
4,000,000 |
|
4,705,000 |
|
ABN AMRO MuniTOPS Certificates Trust (California Non-AMT) Series 1998-10, Weekly VRDNs (San Diego, CA Water Utility Fund)/(FGIC INS)/(ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Amsterdam LIQ) |
|
|
4,705,000 |
|
6,500,000 |
|
ABN AMRO MuniTOPS Certificates Trust (California Non-AMT) Series 1998-17, Weekly VRDNs (Sacramento County, CA Airport System)/(FGIC INS)/(ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Amsterdam LIQ) |
|
|
6,500,000 |
|
12,000,000 |
|
ABN AMRO MuniTOPS Certificates Trust (California Non-AMT) Series 1998-25, Weekly VRDNs (Los Angeles, CA Wastewater System)/(FGIC INS)/(ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Amsterdam LIQ) |
|
|
12,000,000 |
|
20,000,000 |
|
ABN AMRO MuniTOPS Certificates Trust (California Non-AMT) Series 1999-7, Weekly VRDNs (Los Angeles, CA Unified School District)/(MBIA INS)/(ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Amsterdam LIQ) |
|
|
20,000,000 |
|
4,356,000 |
2 |
ABN AMRO MuniTOPS Certificates Trust (California Non-AMT) Series 1999-8, 3.75% TOBs (Contra Costa, CA, Water District)/(FGIC INS)/(ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Amsterdam LIQ) Optional Tender 11/1/2000 |
|
|
4,356,000 |
|
2,600,000 |
|
California Educational Facilities Authority, Floater Certificates, Series 1998-147, Weekly VRDNs (University of Southern California)/(Morgan Stanley, Dean Witter Municipal Funding, Inc. LIQ) |
|
|
2,600,000 |
|
8,980,000 |
|
California HFA, Variable Rate Certificates, Series 1998E, Weekly VRDNs (Bank of America, N.A. LIQ) |
|
|
8,980,000 |
|
12,000,000 |
|
California PCFA, Series 1996 E, Daily VRDNs (Pacific Gas & Electric Co.)/(Morgan Guaranty Trust Co., New York LOC) |
|
|
12,000,000 |
Principal |
|
|
|
Value |
||
|
|
|
SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
California--continued |
|
|
|
$ |
10,000,000 |
|
California State Public Works Board, Series A, 7.00% Bonds (California State Department of Corrections)/(United States Treasury PRF) 9/1/2000 (@102) |
|
$ |
10,315,620 |
|
2,700,000 |
|
California State Public Works Board, Variable Rate Certificates, Series 2000B, Weekly VRDNs (Regents of University of California)/(MBIA INS)/(Bank of America, N.A. LIQ) |
|
|
2,700,000 |
|
9,645,000 |
2 |
California State, PT-1194, 3.70% TOBs (Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. LIQ) Optional Tender 10/19/2000 |
|
|
9,645,000 |
|
7,725,000 |
|
California State, Trust Receipts, Series 2000 FR/RI-A10, Weekly VRDNs (Bayerische Hypotheken-und Vereinsbank AG LIQ) |
|
|
7,725,000 |
|
18,000,000 |
2 |
California State, Trust Receipts, Series 2000 FR/RI-A17, 3.80% TOBs (FGIC INS)/(Bank of New York, New York LIQ) Optional Tender 12/6/2000 |
|
|
18,000,000 |
|
2,500,000 |
|
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Series A, Weekly VRDNs (Barton Memorial Hospital)/(Banque Nationale de Paris LOC) |
|
|
2,500,000 |
|
4,715,000 |
|
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, MERLOTS, Series 1999E, Weekly VRDNs (Sutter Health)/(FSA INS)/(First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LIQ) |
|
|
4,715,000 |
|
7,200,000 |
|
Clipper Tax-Exempt Trust (California Non-AMT) Series A Weekly VRDNs (California HFA)/(MBIA INS)/(State Street Bank and Trust Co. LIQ) |
|
|
7,200,000 |
|
1,120,000 |
|
Dry Creek, CA, Joint Elementary School District, 4.125% TRANs, 10/1/2000 |
|
|
1,122,156 |
|
19,000,000 |
|
East Bay Municipal Utility District, CA, 3.20% CP (Westdeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale LIQ) Mandatory Tender 5/22/2000 |
|
|
19,000,000 |
|
4,900,000 |
|
East Bay Municipal Utility District, CA, 3.50% CP (Westdeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale LIQ) Mandatory Tender 5/18/2000 |
|
|
4,900,000 |
|
22,500,000 |
|
Encinitas, CA Community Facilities District, Series 2000 FR/RI A5, Weekly VRDNs (Encinitas Ranch Public Improvements)/(Bayerische Hypotheken-und Vereinsbank AG LIQ)/(United States Treasury PRF) |
|
|
22,500,000 |
|
7,100,000 |
|
Glendale, CA, Series 1984A, Monthly VRDNs (Reliance Development Co., Inc.)/(Bankers Trust Co., New York LOC) |
|
|
7,100,000 |
|
4,500,000 |
|
Grand Terrace, CA, Community Redevelopment Agency, 1985 Series A, Weekly VRDNs (Mt. Vernon Villas)/(FNMA LOC) |
|
|
4,500,000 |
|
5,000,000 |
|
Long Beach, CA, 4.50% TRANs, 10/20/2000 |
|
|
5,024,975 |
|
10,000,000 |
|
Los Angeles County, CA Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Municipal Securities Trust Receipts, Series 1998-CMC2, Weekly VRDNs (AMBAC INS)/ (Chase Manhattan Corp. LIQ) |
|
|
10,000,000 |
Principal |
|
|
|
Value |
||
|
|
|
SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
California--continued |
|
|
|
$ |
20,000,000 |
|
Los Angeles, CA Department of Water & Power, Series B, Weekly VRDNs |
|
$ |
20,000,000 |
|
1,500,000 |
|
Los Angeles, CA Unified School District, Series FR/RI-A19, Weekly VRDNs (Bank of New York, New York LIQ) |
|
|
1,500,000 |
|
2,600,000 |
|
Los Angeles, CA Unified School District, Floater Certificates, Series 1998-60, Weekly VRDNs (FGIC INS)/(Morgan Stanley, Dean Witter Municipal Funding, Inc. LIQ) |
|
|
2,600,000 |
|
5,000,000 |
|
Monterey Peninsula, CA Water Management District, Wastewater Reclaimation Weekly VRDNs (Bank of America, N.A. LOC) |
|
|
5,000,000 |
|
1,100,000 |
|
Northern California Transmission Agency, Trust Receipts, Series 1998 FR/RI-16, Weekly VRDNs (California-Oregon Transmission Project)/(MBIA INS)/(Bank of New York, New York LIQ) |
|
|
1,100,000 |
|
3,000,000 |
|
Oakland, CA MERLOTS, Series 2000M, Weekly VRDNs (1800 Harrison Foundation)/(AMBAC INS)/(First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LIQ) |
|
|
3,000,000 |
|
6,000,000 |
|
Oceanside, CA Community Development Commission, Series 1985, Weekly VRDNs (Shadow Way Apartments)/(Bank One, Arizona N.A. LOC) |
|
|
6,000,000 |
|
11,900,000 |
|
Orange County, CA, Housing Authority, Issue 1998I, Weekly VRDNs (Oasis Martinique)/(Federal National Mortgage Association LOC) |
|
|
11,900,000 |
|
7,800,000 |
|
Orange County, CA, IDA, Series 1991A, Weekly VRDNs (Casden Lakes LP)/(Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. LOC) |
|
|
7,800,000 |
|
9,000,000 |
|
Orange County, CA, IDA, Series 1999B, Weekly VRDNs (Riverbend Apartments)/(Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. LOC) |
|
|
9,000,000 |
|
8,860,000 |
|
Oxnard Harbor District, CA, Series 1995 II, PT-105 Weekly VRDNs (Asset Guaranty INS)/(Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. LIQ) |
|
|
8,860,000 |
|
41,225,229 |
|
PBCC LeaseTOPS Trust (California Non-AMT) Series 1998-1, Weekly VRDNs (AMBAC INS)/(Pitney Bowes Credit Corp. LIQ) |
|
|
41,225,229 |
|
7,993,568 |
2 |
PBCC LeaseTOPS Trust (California Non-AMT) Series 1999-1, 3.80% TOBs (AMBAC INS)/(Pitney Bowes Credit Corp. LIQ) Optional Tender 7/12/2000 |
|
|
7,993,568 |
|
920,000 |
|
Pasadena, CA Unified School District, Election of 1997, Series B, 6.00% Bonds (FGIC INS) 7/1/2000 |
|
|
923,885 |
|
1,000,000 |
|
Placer County, CA Office of Education, 4.125% TRANs, 10/1/2000 |
|
|
1,001,925 |
|
4,000,000 |
|
Ravenswood, CA City School District, 4.00% TRANs, 7/6/2000 |
|
|
4,003,479 |
|
2,000,000 |
|
Regents of University of California, Series A, 3.15% CP, Mandatory Tender 5/2/2000 |
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
2,000,000 |
|
Riverside County, CA Public Financing Authority, 3.60% Bonds (Reassessment-Rancho Village)/(AMBAC INS) 9/2/2000 |
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
3,455,000 |
|
Riverside, CA Municipal Securities Trust Receipts, Series 1998-CMC5, Weekly VRDNs (AMBAC INS)/(Chase Manhattan Corp. LIQ) |
|
|
3,455,000 |
Principal |
|
|
|
Value |
||
|
|
|
SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
California--continued |
|
|
|
$ |
1,000,000 |
|
Roseville, CA City School District, 4.125% TRANs, 10/1/2000 |
|
$ |
1,001,925 |
|
2,680,000 |
|
Roseville, CA Joint Union High School District, 4.125% TRANs, 10/1/2000 |
|
|
2,685,158 |
|
5,000,000 |
|
Sacramento, CA, Series 1985B, Weekly VRDNs (Woodbridge - 301 LLC)/(Bank One, Arizona N.A. LOC) |
|
|
5,000,000 |
|
13,000,000 |
|
San Diego, CA Unified School District, 4.25% TRANs, 9/29/2000 |
|
|
13,030,633 |
|
2,940,000 |
|
San Francisco, CA, Redevelopment Finance Agency, (PT-125) Weekly VRDNs (Northridge Cooperative Homes)/(MBIA INS)/(Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. LIQ) |
|
|
2,940,000 |
|
16,500,000 |
|
San Francisco, CA, Redevelopment Finance Agency, Series B1, Weekly VRDNs (Fillmore Center)/(Credit Suisse First Boston LOC) |
|
|
16,500,000 |
|
3,680,000 |
|
San Francisco, CA, Redevelopment Finance Agency, CDC Municipal Products, Inc., Series 1997T, Weekly VRDNs (Northridge Cooperative Homes)/(MBIA INS)/(CDC Municipal Products, Inc. LIQ) |
|
|
3,680,000 |
|
6,000,000 |
|
Southern California Metropolitan Water District, CA, MERLOTS, Series 1999O, Weekly VRDNs (First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LIQ) |
|
|
6,000,000 |
|
5,000,000 |
|
Southern California Metropolitan Water District, CA, PUTTERs, Series 116, Weekly VRDNs (Morgan Guaranty Trust Co., New York LIQ) |
|
|
5,000,000 |
|
12,295,000 |
|
Stanislaus County, CA, Office of Education, 4.00% TRANs, 8/1/2000 |
|
|
12,310,209 |
|
1,000,000 |
|
Upland, CA, Community Redevelopment Agency, Series 1999A, Weekly VRDNs (Northwoods 168)/(Federal National Mortgage Association LOC) |
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
|
444,859,762 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
Guam--0.3% |
|
|
|
|
2,020,000 |
|
Guam, Government of, Infrastructure Improvement, Series A, 4.75% Bonds (AMBAC INS) 11/1/2000 |
|
|
2,028,827 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
Puerto Rico--18.4% |
|
|
|
|
5,490,418 |
|
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Municipal Revenues Collection Center, 1997A LeaseTOPS Trust Weekly VRDNs (ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Amsterdam LIQ)/(State Street Bank and Trust Co. LOC) |
|
|
5,490,418 |
|
17,250,000 |
|
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Floating Rate Trust Receipts, Series 1997, Weekly VRDNs (Commerzbank AG, Frankfurt LIQ)/(Commerzbank AG, Frankfurt LOC) |
|
|
17,250,000 |
|
3,790,000 |
|
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Municipal Securities Trust Receipts, Series 1998-CMC4, Weekly VRDNs (MBIA INS)/(Chase Manhattan Corp. LIQ) |
|
|
3,790,000 |
|
10,720,000 |
|
Puerto Rico Government Development Bank 3.55% CP, Mandatory Tender 8/28/2000 |
|
|
10,720,000 |
|
15,000,000 |
|
Puerto Rico Government Development Bank 3.60% CP, Mandatory Tender 8/15/2000 |
|
|
15,000,000 |
|
12,370,000 |
|
Puerto Rico Government Development Bank 3.60% CP, Mandatory Tender 9/12/2000 |
|
|
12,370,000 |
|
1,000,000 |
|
Puerto Rico Government Development Bank 3.65% CP, Mandatory Tender 8/21/2000 |
|
|
1,000,000 |
Principal |
|
|
|
Value |
||
|
|
|
SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Puerto Rico--continued |
|
|
|
$ |
11,311,000 |
|
Puerto Rico Government Development Bank 3.75% CP, Mandatory Tender 8/24/2000 |
|
$ |
11,311,000 |
|
10,000,000 |
|
Puerto Rico Government Development Bank 3.80% CP, Mandatory Tender 9/18/2000 |
|
|
10,000,000 |
|
9,115,000 |
|
Puerto Rico Industrial, Medical & Environmental PCA, 1983 Series A, 3.80% TOBs (Merck & Co., Inc.) Optional Tender 12/1/2000 |
|
|
9,115,000 |
|
5,335,000 |
|
Puerto Rico Municipal Finance Agency, PA-638 Weekly VRDNs (FSA INS)/(Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. LIQ) |
|
|
5,335,000 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
|
101,381,418 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (AT AMORTIZED COST)3 |
|
$ |
548,270,007 |
|
1 The fund may only invest in securities rated in one of the two highest short-term rating categories by nationally recognized statistical rating organizations ("NRSROs") or unrated securities of comparable quality. 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, MIG-1 or MIG-2 by Moody's Investors Service, or F-1+, F-1 or F-2 by Fitch IBCA, Inc. are all considered rated in one of the two highest short-term rating categories.
Securities rated in the highest short-term rating category (and unrated securities of comparable quality) are identified as First Tier securities. Securities rated in the second highest short-term rating category (and unrated securities of comparable quality) are identified as Second Tier securities. The fund follows applicable regulations in determining whether a security is rated and whether a security rated by multiple NRSROs in different rating categories should be identified as a First or Second Tier security.
At April 30, 2000, the portfolio securities were rated as follows:
Tier Rating Based on Total Market Value
First Tier |
|
Second Tier |
100.0% |
|
0.0% |
2 Denotes a restricted security which is subject to restrictions on resale under federal securities laws. These securities have been deemed liquid based upon criteria approved by the fund's Board of Trustees. At April 30, 2000, these securities amounted to $39,994,568 which represents 7.3% of net assets.
3 Also represents cost for federal tax purposes.
Note: The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of net assets ($551,907,582) at April 30, 2000.
The following acronyms are used throughout this portfolio:
AMBAC |
--American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation |
AMT |
--Alternative Minimum Tax |
CP |
--Commercial Paper |
FGIC |
--Financial Guaranty Insurance Company |
FNMA |
--Federal National Mortgage Association |
FSA |
--Financial Security Assurance |
HFA |
--Housing Finance Authority |
IDA |
--Industrial Development Authority |
INS |
--Insured |
LIQ |
--Liquidity Agreement |
LOC |
--Letter of Credit |
MBIA |
--Municipal Bond Investors Assurance |
MERLOTS |
--Municipal Exempt Receipts -- Liquidity Optional Tender Series |
PCA |
--Pollution Control Authority |
PCFA |
--Pollution Control Finance Authority |
PRF |
--Prerefunded |
TOBs |
--Tender Option Bonds |
TOPS |
--Trust Obligation Participating Securities |
TRANs |
--Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes |
VRDNs |
--Variable Rate Demand Notes |
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
APRIL 30, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total investments in securities, at amortized cost and value |
|
|
|
|
$ |
548,270,007 |
Cash |
|
|
|
|
|
138,379 |
Income receivable |
|
|
|
|
|
4,491,057 |
|
||||||
TOTAL ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
|
552,899,443 |
|
||||||
Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income distribution payable |
|
$ |
875,201 |
|
|
|
Accrued expenses |
|
|
116,660 |
|
|
|
|
||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
991,861 |
|
||||||
Net assets for 551,907,582 shares outstanding |
|
|
|
|
$ |
551,907,582 |
|
||||||
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Proceeds Per Share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Institutional Service Shares: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$471,244,994 ÷ 471,244,994 shares outstanding |
|
|
|
|
|
$1.00 |
|
||||||
Institutional Shares: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$80,662,588 ÷ 80,662,588 shares outstanding |
|
|
|
|
|
$1.00 |
|
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
Investment Income: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
10,560,407 |
|
|||||||||||
Expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment adviser fee |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
1,517,465 |
|
|
|
|
Administrative personnel and services fee |
|
|
|
|
|
|
228,584 |
|
|
|
|
Custodian fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,657 |
|
|
|
|
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
89,227 |
|
|
|
|
Directors'/Trustees' fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,125 |
|
|
|
|
Auditing fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,373 |
|
|
|
|
Legal fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,856 |
|
|
|
|
Portfolio accounting fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
54,629 |
|
|
|
|
Shareholder services fee--Institutional Service Shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
652,017 |
|
|
|
|
Shareholder services fee--Institutional Shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
106,715 |
|
|
|
|
Share registration costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,354 |
|
|
|
|
Printing and postage |
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,050 |
|
|
|
|
Insurance premiums |
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,657 |
|
|
|
|
Miscellaneous |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,731 |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||
TOTAL EXPENSES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,718,440 |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||
Waivers: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Waiver of investment adviser fee |
|
$ |
(1,187,622 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Waiver of shareholder services fee--Institutional Shares |
|
|
(106,715 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||
TOTAL WAIVERS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,294,337 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||
Net expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,424,103 |
|
|||||||||||
Net investment income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
9,136,304 |
|
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
|
|
Six Months |
|
|
|
Year Ended |
|
|
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income |
|
$ |
9,136,304 |
|
|
$ |
13,514,666 |
|
|
||||||||
Distributions to Shareholders: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from net investment income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Institutional Service Shares |
|
|
(7,757,948 |
) |
|
|
(11,666,323 |
) |
Institutional Shares |
|
|
(1,378,356 |
) |
|
|
(1,848,343 |
) |
|
||||||||
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS |
|
|
(9,136,304 |
) |
|
|
(13,514,666 |
) |
|
||||||||
Share Transactions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from sale of shares |
|
|
1,342,724,426 |
|
|
|
2,051,500,217 |
|
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared |
|
|
4,467,680 |
|
|
|
8,375,448 |
|
Cost of shares redeemed |
|
|
(1,352,468,468 |
) |
|
|
(1,907,468,103 |
) |
|
||||||||
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS |
|
|
(5,276,362 |
) |
|
|
152,407,562 |
|
|
||||||||
Change in net assets |
|
|
(5,276,362 |
) |
|
|
152,407,562 |
|
|
||||||||
Net Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning of period |
|
|
557,183,944 |
|
|
|
404,776,382 |
|
|
||||||||
End of period |
|
$ |
551,907,582 |
|
|
$ |
557,183,944 |
|
|
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
(FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD)
|
|
Six Months |
|
|
Year Ended October 31, |
||||||||||
|
|
2000 |
|
|
1999 |
1 |
|
1998 |
|
|
1997 |
|
|
1996 |
2 |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period |
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
Income From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income |
|
0.02 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.02 |
|
Less Distributions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from net investment income |
|
(0.02 |
) |
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
(0.02 |
) |
|
|||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, End of Period |
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
|||||||||||||||
Total Return3 |
|
1.62 |
% |
|
2.97 |
% |
|
3.31 |
% |
|
3.44 |
% |
|
2.24 |
% |
|
|||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios to Average Net Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||
Expenses |
|
0.25 |
%4 |
|
0.25 |
% |
|
0.25 |
% |
|
0.21 |
% |
|
0.20 |
%4 |
|
|||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
|
3.22 |
%4 |
|
2.93 |
% |
|
3.25 |
% |
|
3.45 |
% |
|
3.33 |
%4 |
|
|||||||||||||||
Expense waiver/reimbursement5 |
|
0.64 |
%4 |
|
0.66 |
% |
|
0.67 |
% |
|
0.74 |
% |
|
0.90 |
%4 |
|
|||||||||||||||
Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
|
$80,663 |
|
|
$74,370 |
|
|
$41,574 |
|
|
$41,956 |
|
|
$20,089 |
|
|
1 For the year ended October 31, 1999, the Fund was audited by Ernst & Young LLP. Each of the previous years was audited by other auditors.
2 Reflects operations for the period from March 4, 1996 (date of initial public investment) to October 31, 1996.
3 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.
4 Computed on an annualized basis.
5 This voluntary expense decrease is reflected in both the expense and the net investment income ratios shown above.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
(FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD)
|
|
Six Months |
|
|
Year Ended October 31, |
|||||||||||||
|
|
2000 |
|
|
1999 |
1 |
|
1998 |
|
|
1997 |
|
|
1996 |
|
|
1995 |
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period |
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
Income From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income |
|
0.01 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
Net realized loss on investment |
|
-- |
|
|
-- |
|
|
-- |
|
|
-- |
|
|
-- |
|
|
(0.01 |
) |
|
||||||||||||||||||
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS |
|
0.01 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.02 |
|
|
||||||||||||||||||
Capital Contributions |
|
-- |
|
|
-- |
|
|
-- |
|
|
-- |
|
|
-- |
|
|
0.01 |
|
Less Distributions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from net investment income |
|
(0.01 |
) |
|
(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 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
||||||||||||||||||
Total Return2 |
|
1.50 |
% |
|
2.71 |
% |
|
3.05 |
% |
|
3.19 |
% |
|
3.22 |
% |
|
3.37 |
% |
|
||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios to Average Net Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||||||
Expenses |
|
0.50 |
%3 |
|
0.50 |
% |
|
0.50 |
% |
|
0.46 |
% |
|
0.49 |
% |
|
0.59 |
% |
|
||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
|
2.97 |
%3 |
|
2.68 |
% |
|
2.99 |
% |
|
3.13 |
% |
|
3.17 |
% |
|
3.33 |
% |
|
||||||||||||||||||
Expense waiver/reimbursement4 |
|
0.39 |
%3 |
|
0.41 |
% |
|
0.43 |
% |
|
0.49 |
% |
|
0.62 |
% |
|
0.50 |
% |
|
||||||||||||||||||
Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
|
$471,245 |
|
$482,813 |
|
$363,202 |
|
$234,764 |
|
$132,159 |
|
$96,534 |
|
|||||
|
1 For the year ended October 31, 1999, the Fund was audited by Ernst & Young LLP. Each of the previous years was audited by other auditors.
2 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.
3 This voluntary expense decrease is reflected in both the expense and the net investment income ratios shown above.
4 Computed on an annualized basis.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
APRIL 30, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
Effective February 1, 2000, California Municipal Cash Trust (the "Fund") became a portfolio of the Money Market Obligations Trust (the "Trust"). The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the " Act"), as an open-end, management investment company. The Trust consists of 40 portfolios. The financial statements included herein are only those of the Fund. The financial statements of the other portfolios are presented separately. The assets of each portfolio are segregated and a shareholder's interest is limited to the portfolio in which shares are held. The Fund offers two classes of shares: Institutional Shares and Institutional Service Shares. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide current income exempt from federal regular income tax and the personal income taxes imposed by the State of California consistent with stability of principal.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. These policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
The Fund uses the amortized cost method to value its portfolio securities in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the Act.
Interest income and expenses are accrued daily. Bond premium and discount, if applicable, are amortized as required by the Internal Revenue Code, as amended (the "Code"). Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at fair value. The Fund offers multiple classes of shares, which differ in their respective distribution and service fees. All shareholders bear the common expenses of the Fund based on average daily net assets of each class, without distinction between share classes. Dividends are declared separately for each class. No class has preferential dividend rights; differences in per share dividend rates are generally due to differences in separate class expenses.
It is the Fund's policy to comply with the provisions of the Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders each year substantially all of its income. Accordingly, no provision for federal tax is necessary.
The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. The Fund records when-issued securities on the trade date and maintains security positions such that sufficient liquid assets will be available to make payment for the securities purchased. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis are marked to market daily and begin earning interest on the settlement date. Losses may occur on these transactions due to changes in market conditions or the failure of counterparties to perform under the contract.
Restricted securities are securities that may only be resold upon registration under federal securities laws or in transactions exempt from such registration. Many restricted securities may be resold in the secondary market in transactions exempt from registration. In some cases, the restricted securities may be resold without registration upon exercise of a demand feature. Such restricted securities may be determined to be liquid under criteria established by the Board of Trustees (the " Trustees"). The Fund will not incur any registration costs upon such resales. Restricted securities are valued at amortized cost in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the Act.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, expenses and revenues reported in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimated.
Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis.
The Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest (without par value) for each class of shares.
Transactions in shares were as follows:
|
|
Six Months |
|
|
Year Ended |
|
Institutional Shares: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares sold |
|
164,908,867 |
|
|
338,179,396 |
|
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared |
|
41,304 |
|
|
38,331 |
|
Shares redeemed |
|
(158,658,029 |
) |
|
(305,421,476 |
) |
|
||||||
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM INSTITUTIONAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS |
|
6,292,142 |
|
|
32,796,251 |
|
|
||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six Months |
|
|
Year Ended |
|
Institutional Service Shares: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares sold |
|
1,177,815,559 |
|
|
1,713,320,821 |
|
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared |
|
4,426,376 |
|
|
8,337,117 |
|
Shares redeemed |
|
(1,193,810,439 |
) |
|
(1,602,046,627 |
) |
|
||||||
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE SHARE TRANSACTIONS |
|
(11,568,504 |
) |
|
119,611,311 |
|
|
||||||
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS |
|
(5,276,362 |
) |
|
152,407,562 |
|
|
Federated Investment Management Company, the Fund's investment adviser (the "Adviser"), receives for its services an annual investment adviser fee equal to 0.50% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The Adviser may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee and/or reimburse certain operating expenses of the Fund. The Adviser can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.
Federated Services Company ("FServ"), under the Administrative Services Agreement, provides the Fund with administrative personnel and services. The fee paid to FServ is based on a scale that ranges from 0.15% to 0.075% of the average aggregate daily net assets of all funds advised by subsidiaries of Federated Investors, Inc., subject to a $125,000 minimum per portfolio and $30,000 per each additional class.
Under the terms of a Shareholder Services Agreement with Federated Shareholder Services Company ("FSSC"), the Fund will pay FSSC up to 0.25% of average daily net assets of the Fund shares for the period. The fee paid to FSSC is used to finance certain services for shareholders and to maintain shareholder accounts. FSSC may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. FSSC can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.
FServ, through its subsidiary FSSC, serves as transfer and dividend disbursing agent for the Fund. The fee paid to FSSC is based on the size, type, and number of accounts and transactions made by shareholders.
FServ maintains the Fund's accounting records for which it receives a fee. The fee is based on the level of the Fund's average daily net assets for the period, plus out-of-pocket expenses.
During the period ended April 30, 2000, the Fund engaged in purchase and sale transactions with funds that have a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Directors/Trustees, and/or common Officers. These purchase and sale complied with Rule 17a-7 under the Act and amounted to $438,260,000 and $533,295,000, respectively.
Certain of the Officers and Trustees of the Trust are Officers and Directors or Trustees of the above companies.
Since the Fund invests a substantial portion of its assets in issuers located in one state, it will be more susceptible to factors adversely affecting issuers of that state than would be a comparable tax-exempt mutual fund that invests nationally. In order to reduce the credit risk associated with such factors, at April 30, 2000, 58.1% of the securities in the portfolio of investments were backed by letters of credit or bond insurance of various financial institutions and financial guaranty assurance agencies. The percentage of investments insured by or supported (backed) by a letter of credit from any one institution or agency did not exceed 14.4% of total investments.
Chairman
President
Executive Vice President
Executive Vice President and Secretary
Vice President
Treasurer
Assistant Secretary
Mutual funds are not bank deposits or obligations, are not 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. Investment in mutual funds involves investment risk, including the possible loss of principal.
This report is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus, which contains facts concerning its objective and policies, management fees, expenses and other information.
Federated
World-Class Investment Manager
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
APRIL 30, 2000
Federated
California Municipal Cash Trust
Federated Investors Funds
5800 Corporate Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15237-7000
1-800-341-7400
www.federatedinvestors.com
Federated Securities Corp., Distributor
Cusip 60934N351
Cusip 60934N369
0041609 (6/00)
Federated is a registered mark of Federated Investors, Inc. 2000 ©Federated Investors, Inc.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
Dear Shareholder:
I am pleased to present the Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders of California Municipal Cash Trust, a portfolio of Money Market Obligations Trust, which covers the six-month period from November 1, 1999 through April 30, 2000. The report begins with a discussion with the fund's portfolio manager, followed by a complete listing of the fund's holdings and its financial statements.
The fund is a convenient way to keep your ready cash pursuing double tax-free income--free from federal regular income tax and California income tax1--through a portfolio concentrated in high-quality, short-term California municipal securities. At the end of the reporting period, the fund's holdings were diversified among issuers that use municipal bond financing for projects as varied as health care, housing, community development and transportation.
This double tax-free advantage means you have the opportunity to earn a greater after-tax yield than you could in a comparable high-quality taxable investment. Of course, the fund also brings you the added benefits of daily liquidity and stability of principal.2
During the reporting period, the fund paid double tax-free dividends totaling $0.02 per share for Institutional Shares and $0.01 per share for Institutional Service Shares. The fund's net assets totaled $551.9 million at the end of the reporting period.
Thank you for relying on California Municipal Cash Trust to help your ready cash earn income every day. As always, we will continue to provide you with the highest level of professional service. We invite your questions or comments.
Sincerely,
John Christopher Donahue
J. Christopher Donahue
President
June 15, 2000
1 Income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax.
2 An investment in money market funds is neither insured nor guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although money market funds seek to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the fund.
An interview with the fund's portfolio manager, Michael Sirianni, Vice President and Portfolio Manager, Federated Investment Management Company.
Continued strong economic growth in the face of a series of Federal Reserve Board (the "Fed") interest rate increases characterized the reporting period. Gross Domestic Product ("GDP") growth in the third and fourth quarters of 1999 was 5.7% and 7.3%, respectively. This robust growth continued into the first quarter of 2000, with preliminary GDP reported as 5.4%. This marked the first time in 15 years that real GDP growth for three consecutive quarters has averaged over 6.0%. Clearly, this rate of growth exceeded widely accepted measures of the non-inflationary potential of the economy. The consumer continued to drive economic activity. Retail sales were strong and ended the reporting period with a 10.3% year-over-year increase. Labor markets remained tight. The average monthly increase in non-farm payrolls during the reporting period was $278,000 and the unemployment rate ended the reporting period at 4.1%, near the 29-year low set in January 2000.
Benign inflation measures through much of the reporting period served to offset the strong economic growth. Surging energy prices resulted in increases in the Producer Price Index ("PPI"), particularly in the first quarter of 2000. However, the core PPI rate was flat to negative for much of the reporting period. Additionally, productivity gains continued to be a factor in dampening the impact of tightness in the labor markets and creeping wage pressures. However, as the reporting period ended and first quarter inflation data emerged, signs of inflationary pressures appeared to be building. The Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index, a measure watched closely by the Fed, rose at a 3.2% rate in the first quarter of 2000. This was the largest increase since 1994. The Employment Cost Index, a closely watched measure of wage and benefit costs, increased by 4.1%. This was the largest increase since 1991. In addition, the core Consumer Price Index increased by 0.4% in April, well above the 0.2% expe cted.
During the reporting period, interest rates generally rose across the yield curve as the market built in expectations that the Fed would need to tighten monetary policy. And, in fact, the Fed did incrementally increase the federal funds target rate by 25 basis points on three separate occasions. The federal funds target rate ended the reporting period at 6.0%. Short-term market interest rates, in turn, reflected the robust economic conditions and expectations regarding Fed monetary policy.
In addition to economic fundamentals, short-term municipal securities were strongly influenced by technical factors over the reporting period, notably calendar year-end and income tax payment season. Variable rate demand notes (VRDNs), which comprise more than 50% of the fund's investments, started the reporting period in the 3.3% range, but moved sharply higher in December as supply and demand imbalances occurred, peaking late in the month at 5.4%. Yields then declined 150 basis points in January, as coupon payments reinvested and year-end selling pressures eased. VRDN levels averaged a little over 3.6% during February and March before rising to the 5.0% range in April due to traditional tax season selling pressures. Over the six-month reporting period, VRDN yields averaged roughly 67% of taxable rates making them attractive for investors in the highest two federal tax brackets.
The supply of fixed-rate notes continued to be very light over the reporting period as Year 2000 effects hampered issuance at the end of the year. Also, new issuance of fixed-rate notes in the first quarter was traditionally low. Municipalities continued to benefit from record tax collections--property, sales, and income--and the need to issue short-term borrowings dropped significantly over the past several years as the economy boomed. With this supply backdrop, expensive one-year note yields (lower than fair value) and the Fed increasing interest rates, the fund's average maturity rolled inward (shorter) over the reporting period. We continued to emphasize a barbelled structure for the portfolio, combining a significant position in 7-day VRDNs and commercial paper equivalents with timely purchases of attractively priced fixed-rate notes with maturities between 6 and 12 months. This decision left the fund highly responsive to interest rate changes and allowed us to take full advantage of additional Fed inte rest rate moves.
It is reasonable to expect further rate increases as the Fed puts its anti-inflation efforts into action and attempts to slow the economy and consumer spending. Over the next several months, the Fed will be paying particular attention to stock market behavior, consumer confidence, employment data and retail sales. The Fed is looking for the demand side to slow along with consumer confidence. A weak stock market could help temper the amount of needed rate increases as the consumer is likely to slow spending if a bear market in stocks continues. Inflation data will be closely watched as we appear to be close to the late stages of the classic business cycle. We will continue to watch, with great interest, market developments in order to best serve our municipal clients.
A Special Meeting of Shareholders of Federated Municipal Trust (the "Trust"), was held on November 19, 1999. The following items were submitted to shareholders for approval. The meeting was adjourned to December 17, 1999, where all items were approved as follows:
To elect Trustees:1
|
|
For |
|
Withheld |
Nicholas P. Constantakis |
|
329,864,234 |
|
184,374 |
John F. Cunningham |
|
329,864,209 |
|
184,399 |
J. Christopher Donahue |
|
329,864,234 |
|
184,374 |
Charles F. Mansfield, Jr. |
|
329,864,209 |
|
184,399 |
John S. Walsh |
|
329,864,209 |
|
184,399 |
1 The following Trustees continued their terms as Trustees of the Trust: John F. Donahue, Thomas G. Bigley, John T. Conroy, Jr., Lawrence D. Ellis, M.D., Peter E. Madden, John E. Murray, Jr., J.D., S.J.D. and Marjorie P. Smuts.
(a) To approve an amendment to and restatement of the Trust's Declaration of Trust to require the approval by a majority of the outstanding voting shares in the event of the sale and conveyance of the assets of the Trust to another trust or corporation:
For |
|
Against |
|
Broker |
|
Abstentions |
250,530,507 |
|
1,264,338 |
|
69,711,750 |
|
8,542,013 |
(b) To approve an amendment to and restatement of the Trust's Declaration of Trust to permit the Board of Trustees to liquidate assets of the Trust, or of its series or classes, and distribute the proceeds of such assets without seeking shareholder approval :
For |
|
Against |
|
Broker |
|
Abstentions |
231,812,396 |
|
19,863,206 |
|
69,711,750 |
|
8,661,256 |
To approve a proposed Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between the Trust, on behalf of its series, California Municipal Cash Trust and Money Market Obligations Trust, on behalf of its series, California Municipal Cash Trust:
For |
|
Against |
|
Broker |
|
Abstentions |
250,020,368 |
|
1,565,927 |
|
69,711,750 |
|
8,750,563 |
APRIL 30, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
Principal |
|
|
|
Value |
||
|
|
|
SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--99.3%1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
California--80.6% |
|
|
|
$ |
9,000,000 |
|
ABAG Finance Authority for Non-Profit Corporations Weekly VRDNs (Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford)/(AMBAC INS)/(Bayerische Landesbank Girozentrale LIQ) |
|
$ |
9,000,000 |
|
5,260,000 |
|
ABAG Finance Authority for Non-Profit Corporations, Series 1998, Weekly VRDNs (The Harker School Foundation)/(U.S. Bank, N.A., Minneapolis LOC) |
|
|
5,260,000 |
|
10,000,000 |
|
ABAG Finance Authority for Non-Profit Corporations, Series 2000, Weekly VRDNs (Episcopal Homes Foundation)/(Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. LOC) |
|
|
10,000,000 |
|
4,000,000 |
|
ABAG Finance Authority for Non-Profit Corporations, Series 1999, Weekly VRDNs (Marin Academy)/(Allied Irish Banks PLC LOC) |
|
|
4,000,000 |
|
4,705,000 |
|
ABN AMRO MuniTOPS Certificates Trust (California Non-AMT) Series 1998-10, Weekly VRDNs (San Diego, CA Water Utility Fund)/(FGIC INS)/(ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Amsterdam LIQ) |
|
|
4,705,000 |
|
6,500,000 |
|
ABN AMRO MuniTOPS Certificates Trust (California Non-AMT) Series 1998-17, Weekly VRDNs (Sacramento County, CA Airport System)/(FGIC INS)/(ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Amsterdam LIQ) |
|
|
6,500,000 |
|
12,000,000 |
|
ABN AMRO MuniTOPS Certificates Trust (California Non-AMT) Series 1998-25, Weekly VRDNs (Los Angeles, CA Wastewater System)/(FGIC INS)/(ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Amsterdam LIQ) |
|
|
12,000,000 |
|
20,000,000 |
|
ABN AMRO MuniTOPS Certificates Trust (California Non-AMT) Series 1999-7, Weekly VRDNs (Los Angeles, CA Unified School District)/(MBIA INS)/(ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Amsterdam LIQ) |
|
|
20,000,000 |
|
4,356,000 |
2 |
ABN AMRO MuniTOPS Certificates Trust (California Non-AMT) Series 1999-8, 3.75% TOBs (Contra Costa, CA, Water District)/(FGIC INS)/(ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Amsterdam LIQ) Optional Tender 11/1/2000 |
|
|
4,356,000 |
|
2,600,000 |
|
California Educational Facilities Authority, Floater Certificates, Series 1998-147, Weekly VRDNs (University of Southern California)/(Morgan Stanley, Dean Witter Municipal Funding, Inc. LIQ) |
|
|
2,600,000 |
|
8,980,000 |
|
California HFA, Variable Rate Certificates, Series 1998E, Weekly VRDNs (Bank of America, N.A. LIQ) |
|
|
8,980,000 |
|
12,000,000 |
|
California PCFA, Series 1996 E, Daily VRDNs (Pacific Gas & Electric Co.)/(Morgan Guaranty Trust Co., New York LOC) |
|
|
12,000,000 |
Principal |
|
|
|
Value |
||
|
|
|
SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
California--continued |
|
|
|
$ |
10,000,000 |
|
California State Public Works Board, Series A, 7.00% Bonds (California State Department of Corrections)/(United States Treasury PRF) 9/1/2000 (@102) |
|
$ |
10,315,620 |
|
2,700,000 |
|
California State Public Works Board, Variable Rate Certificates, Series 2000B, Weekly VRDNs (Regents of University of California)/(MBIA INS)/(Bank of America, N.A. LIQ) |
|
|
2,700,000 |
|
9,645,000 |
2 |
California State, PT-1194, 3.70% TOBs (Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. LIQ) Optional Tender 10/19/2000 |
|
|
9,645,000 |
|
7,725,000 |
|
California State, Trust Receipts, Series 2000 FR/RI-A10, Weekly VRDNs (Bayerische Hypotheken-und Vereinsbank AG LIQ) |
|
|
7,725,000 |
|
18,000,000 |
2 |
California State, Trust Receipts, Series 2000 FR/RI-A17, 3.80% TOBs (FGIC INS)/(Bank of New York, New York LIQ) Optional Tender 12/6/2000 |
|
|
18,000,000 |
|
2,500,000 |
|
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Series A, Weekly VRDNs (Barton Memorial Hospital)/(Banque Nationale de Paris LOC) |
|
|
2,500,000 |
|
4,715,000 |
|
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, MERLOTS, Series 1999E, Weekly VRDNs (Sutter Health)/(FSA INS)/(First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LIQ) |
|
|
4,715,000 |
|
7,200,000 |
|
Clipper Tax-Exempt Trust (California Non-AMT) Series A Weekly VRDNs (California HFA)/(MBIA INS)/(State Street Bank and Trust Co. LIQ) |
|
|
7,200,000 |
|
1,120,000 |
|
Dry Creek, CA, Joint Elementary School District, 4.125% TRANs, 10/1/2000 |
|
|
1,122,156 |
|
19,000,000 |
|
East Bay Municipal Utility District, CA, 3.20% CP (Westdeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale LIQ) Mandatory Tender 5/22/2000 |
|
|
19,000,000 |
|
4,900,000 |
|
East Bay Municipal Utility District, CA, 3.50% CP (Westdeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale LIQ) Mandatory Tender 5/18/2000 |
|
|
4,900,000 |
|
22,500,000 |
|
Encinitas, CA Community Facilities District, Series 2000 FR/RI A5, Weekly VRDNs (Encinitas Ranch Public Improvements)/(Bayerische Hypotheken-und Vereinsbank AG LIQ)/(United States Treasury PRF) |
|
|
22,500,000 |
|
7,100,000 |
|
Glendale, CA, Series 1984A, Monthly VRDNs (Reliance Development Co., Inc.)/(Bankers Trust Co., New York LOC) |
|
|
7,100,000 |
|
4,500,000 |
|
Grand Terrace, CA, Community Redevelopment Agency, 1985 Series A, Weekly VRDNs (Mt. Vernon Villas)/(FNMA LOC) |
|
|
4,500,000 |
|
5,000,000 |
|
Long Beach, CA, 4.50% TRANs, 10/20/2000 |
|
|
5,024,975 |
|
10,000,000 |
|
Los Angeles County, CA Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Municipal Securities Trust Receipts, Series 1998-CMC2, Weekly VRDNs (AMBAC INS)/ (Chase Manhattan Corp. LIQ) |
|
|
10,000,000 |
Principal |
|
|
|
Value |
||
|
|
|
SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
California--continued |
|
|
|
$ |
20,000,000 |
|
Los Angeles, CA Department of Water & Power, Series B, Weekly VRDNs |
|
$ |
20,000,000 |
|
1,500,000 |
|
Los Angeles, CA Unified School District, Series FR/RI-A19, Weekly VRDNs (Bank of New York, New York LIQ) |
|
|
1,500,000 |
|
2,600,000 |
|
Los Angeles, CA Unified School District, Floater Certificates, Series 1998-60, Weekly VRDNs (FGIC INS)/(Morgan Stanley, Dean Witter Municipal Funding, Inc. LIQ) |
|
|
2,600,000 |
|
5,000,000 |
|
Monterey Peninsula, CA Water Management District, Wastewater Reclaimation Weekly VRDNs (Bank of America, N.A. LOC) |
|
|
5,000,000 |
|
1,100,000 |
|
Northern California Transmission Agency, Trust Receipts, Series 1998 FR/RI-16, Weekly VRDNs (California-Oregon Transmission Project)/(MBIA INS)/(Bank of New York, New York LIQ) |
|
|
1,100,000 |
|
3,000,000 |
|
Oakland, CA MERLOTS, Series 2000M, Weekly VRDNs (1800 Harrison Foundation)/(AMBAC INS)/(First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LIQ) |
|
|
3,000,000 |
|
6,000,000 |
|
Oceanside, CA Community Development Commission, Series 1985, Weekly VRDNs (Shadow Way Apartments)/(Bank One, Arizona N.A. LOC) |
|
|
6,000,000 |
|
11,900,000 |
|
Orange County, CA, Housing Authority, Issue 1998I, Weekly VRDNs (Oasis Martinique)/(Federal National Mortgage Association LOC) |
|
|
11,900,000 |
|
7,800,000 |
|
Orange County, CA, IDA, Series 1991A, Weekly VRDNs (Casden Lakes LP)/(Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. LOC) |
|
|
7,800,000 |
|
9,000,000 |
|
Orange County, CA, IDA, Series 1999B, Weekly VRDNs (Riverbend Apartments)/(Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. LOC) |
|
|
9,000,000 |
|
8,860,000 |
|
Oxnard Harbor District, CA, Series 1995 II, PT-105 Weekly VRDNs (Asset Guaranty INS)/(Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. LIQ) |
|
|
8,860,000 |
|
41,225,229 |
|
PBCC LeaseTOPS Trust (California Non-AMT) Series 1998-1, Weekly VRDNs (AMBAC INS)/(Pitney Bowes Credit Corp. LIQ) |
|
|
41,225,229 |
|
7,993,568 |
2 |
PBCC LeaseTOPS Trust (California Non-AMT) Series 1999-1, 3.80% TOBs (AMBAC INS)/(Pitney Bowes Credit Corp. LIQ) Optional Tender 7/12/2000 |
|
|
7,993,568 |
|
920,000 |
|
Pasadena, CA Unified School District, Election of 1997, Series B, 6.00% Bonds (FGIC INS) 7/1/2000 |
|
|
923,885 |
|
1,000,000 |
|
Placer County, CA Office of Education, 4.125% TRANs, 10/1/2000 |
|
|
1,001,925 |
|
4,000,000 |
|
Ravenswood, CA City School District, 4.00% TRANs, 7/6/2000 |
|
|
4,003,479 |
|
2,000,000 |
|
Regents of University of California, Series A, 3.15% CP, Mandatory Tender 5/2/2000 |
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
2,000,000 |
|
Riverside County, CA Public Financing Authority, 3.60% Bonds (Reassessment-Rancho Village)/(AMBAC INS) 9/2/2000 |
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
3,455,000 |
|
Riverside, CA Municipal Securities Trust Receipts, Series 1998-CMC5, Weekly VRDNs (AMBAC INS)/(Chase Manhattan Corp. LIQ) |
|
|
3,455,000 |
Principal |
|
|
|
Value |
||
|
|
|
SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
California--continued |
|
|
|
$ |
1,000,000 |
|
Roseville, CA City School District, 4.125% TRANs, 10/1/2000 |
|
$ |
1,001,925 |
|
2,680,000 |
|
Roseville, CA Joint Union High School District, 4.125% TRANs, 10/1/2000 |
|
|
2,685,158 |
|
5,000,000 |
|
Sacramento, CA, Series 1985B, Weekly VRDNs (Woodbridge - 301 LLC)/(Bank One, Arizona N.A. LOC) |
|
|
5,000,000 |
|
13,000,000 |
|
San Diego, CA Unified School District, 4.25% TRANs, 9/29/2000 |
|
|
13,030,633 |
|
2,940,000 |
|
San Francisco, CA, Redevelopment Finance Agency, (PT-125) Weekly VRDNs (Northridge Cooperative Homes)/(MBIA INS)/(Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. LIQ) |
|
|
2,940,000 |
|
16,500,000 |
|
San Francisco, CA, Redevelopment Finance Agency, Series B1, Weekly VRDNs (Fillmore Center)/(Credit Suisse First Boston LOC) |
|
|
16,500,000 |
|
3,680,000 |
|
San Francisco, CA, Redevelopment Finance Agency, CDC Municipal Products, Inc., Series 1997T, Weekly VRDNs (Northridge Cooperative Homes)/(MBIA INS)/(CDC Municipal Products, Inc. LIQ) |
|
|
3,680,000 |
|
6,000,000 |
|
Southern California Metropolitan Water District, CA, MERLOTS, Series 1999O, Weekly VRDNs (First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LIQ) |
|
|
6,000,000 |
|
5,000,000 |
|
Southern California Metropolitan Water District, CA, PUTTERs, Series 116, Weekly VRDNs (Morgan Guaranty Trust Co., New York LIQ) |
|
|
5,000,000 |
|
12,295,000 |
|
Stanislaus County, CA, Office of Education, 4.00% TRANs, 8/1/2000 |
|
|
12,310,209 |
|
1,000,000 |
|
Upland, CA, Community Redevelopment Agency, Series 1999A, Weekly VRDNs (Northwoods 168)/(Federal National Mortgage Association LOC) |
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
|
444,859,762 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
Guam--0.3% |
|
|
|
|
2,020,000 |
|
Guam, Government of, Infrastructure Improvement, Series A, 4.75% Bonds (AMBAC INS) 11/1/2000 |
|
|
2,028,827 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
Puerto Rico--18.4% |
|
|
|
|
5,490,418 |
|
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Municipal Revenues Collection Center, 1997A LeaseTOPS Trust Weekly VRDNs (ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Amsterdam LIQ)/(State Street Bank and Trust Co. LOC) |
|
|
5,490,418 |
|
17,250,000 |
|
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Floating Rate Trust Receipts, Series 1997, Weekly VRDNs (Commerzbank AG, Frankfurt LIQ)/(Commerzbank AG, Frankfurt LOC) |
|
|
17,250,000 |
|
3,790,000 |
|
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Municipal Securities Trust Receipts, Series 1998-CMC4, Weekly VRDNs (MBIA INS)/(Chase Manhattan Corp. LIQ) |
|
|
3,790,000 |
|
10,720,000 |
|
Puerto Rico Government Development Bank 3.55% CP, Mandatory Tender 8/28/2000 |
|
|
10,720,000 |
|
15,000,000 |
|
Puerto Rico Government Development Bank 3.60% CP, Mandatory Tender 8/15/2000 |
|
|
15,000,000 |
|
12,370,000 |
|
Puerto Rico Government Development Bank 3.60% CP, Mandatory Tender 9/12/2000 |
|
|
12,370,000 |
|
1,000,000 |
|
Puerto Rico Government Development Bank 3.65% CP, Mandatory Tender 8/21/2000 |
|
|
1,000,000 |
Principal |
|
|
|
Value |
||
|
|
|
SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Puerto Rico--continued |
|
|
|
$ |
11,311,000 |
|
Puerto Rico Government Development Bank 3.75% CP, Mandatory Tender 8/24/2000 |
|
$ |
11,311,000 |
|
10,000,000 |
|
Puerto Rico Government Development Bank 3.80% CP, Mandatory Tender 9/18/2000 |
|
|
10,000,000 |
|
9,115,000 |
|
Puerto Rico Industrial, Medical & Environmental PCA, 1983 Series A, 3.80% TOBs (Merck & Co., Inc.) Optional Tender 12/1/2000 |
|
|
9,115,000 |
|
5,335,000 |
|
Puerto Rico Municipal Finance Agency, PA-638 Weekly VRDNs (FSA INS)/(Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. LIQ) |
|
|
5,335,000 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
|
101,381,418 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (AT AMORTIZED COST)3 |
|
$ |
548,270,007 |
|
1 The fund may only invest in securities rated in one of the two highest short-term rating categories by nationally recognized statistical rating organizations ("NRSROs") or unrated securities of comparable quality. 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, MIG-1 or MIG-2 by Moody's Investors Service, or F-1+, F-1 or F-2 by Fitch IBCA, Inc. are all considered rated in one of the two highest short-term rating categories.
Securities rated in the highest short-term rating category (and unrated securities of comparable quality) are identified as First Tier securities. Securities rated in the second highest short-term rating category (and unrated securities of comparable quality) are identified as Second Tier securities. The fund follows applicable regulations in determining whether a security is rated and whether a security rated by multiple NRSROs in different rating categories should be identified as a First or Second Tier security.
At April 30, 2000, the portfolio securities were rated as follows:
Tier Rating Based on Total Market Value
First Tier |
|
Second Tier |
100.0% |
|
0.0% |
2 Denotes a restricted security which is subject to restrictions on resale under federal securities laws. These securities have been deemed liquid based upon criteria approved by the fund's Board of Trustees. At April 30, 2000, these securities amounted to $39,994,568 which represents 7.3% of net assets.
3 Also represents cost for federal tax purposes.
Note: The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of net assets ($551,907,582) at April 30, 2000.
The following acronyms are used throughout this portfolio:
AMBAC |
--American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation |
AMT |
--Alternative Minimum Tax |
CP |
--Commercial Paper |
FGIC |
--Financial Guaranty Insurance Company |
FNMA |
--Federal National Mortgage Association |
FSA |
--Financial Security Assurance |
HFA |
--Housing Finance Authority |
IDA |
--Industrial Development Authority |
INS |
--Insured |
LIQ |
--Liquidity Agreement |
LOC |
--Letter of Credit |
MBIA |
--Municipal Bond Investors Assurance |
MERLOTS |
--Municipal Exempt Receipts -- Liquidity Optional Tender Series |
PCA |
--Pollution Control Authority |
PCFA |
--Pollution Control Finance Authority |
PRF |
--Prerefunded |
TOBs |
--Tender Option Bonds |
TOPS |
--Trust Obligation Participating Securities |
TRANs |
--Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes |
VRDNs |
--Variable Rate Demand Notes |
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
APRIL 30, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total investments in securities, at amortized cost and value |
|
|
|
|
$ |
548,270,007 |
Cash |
|
|
|
|
|
138,379 |
Income receivable |
|
|
|
|
|
4,491,057 |
|
||||||
TOTAL ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
|
552,899,443 |
|
||||||
Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income distribution payable |
|
$ |
875,201 |
|
|
|
Accrued expenses |
|
|
116,660 |
|
|
|
|
||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
991,861 |
|
||||||
Net assets for 551,907,582 shares outstanding |
|
|
|
|
$ |
551,907,582 |
|
||||||
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Proceeds Per Share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Institutional Service Shares: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$471,244,994 ÷ 471,244,994 shares outstanding |
|
|
|
|
|
$1.00 |
|
||||||
Institutional Shares: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$80,662,588 ÷ 80,662,588 shares outstanding |
|
|
|
|
|
$1.00 |
|
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
Investment Income: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
10,560,407 |
|
|||||||||||
Expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment adviser fee |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
1,517,465 |
|
|
|
|
Administrative personnel and services fee |
|
|
|
|
|
|
228,584 |
|
|
|
|
Custodian fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,657 |
|
|
|
|
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
89,227 |
|
|
|
|
Directors'/Trustees' fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,125 |
|
|
|
|
Auditing fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,373 |
|
|
|
|
Legal fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,856 |
|
|
|
|
Portfolio accounting fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
54,629 |
|
|
|
|
Shareholder services fee--Institutional Service Shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
652,017 |
|
|
|
|
Shareholder services fee--Institutional Shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
106,715 |
|
|
|
|
Share registration costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,354 |
|
|
|
|
Printing and postage |
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,050 |
|
|
|
|
Insurance premiums |
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,657 |
|
|
|
|
Miscellaneous |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,731 |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||
TOTAL EXPENSES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,718,440 |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||
Waivers: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Waiver of investment adviser fee |
|
$ |
(1,187,622 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Waiver of shareholder services fee--Institutional Shares |
|
|
(106,715 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||
TOTAL WAIVERS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,294,337 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||
Net expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,424,103 |
|
|||||||||||
Net investment income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
9,136,304 |
|
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
|
|
Six Months |
|
|
|
Year Ended |
|
|
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income |
|
$ |
9,136,304 |
|
|
$ |
13,514,666 |
|
|
||||||||
Distributions to Shareholders: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from net investment income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Institutional Service Shares |
|
|
(7,757,948 |
) |
|
|
(11,666,323 |
) |
Institutional Shares |
|
|
(1,378,356 |
) |
|
|
(1,848,343 |
) |
|
||||||||
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS |
|
|
(9,136,304 |
) |
|
|
(13,514,666 |
) |
|
||||||||
Share Transactions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from sale of shares |
|
|
1,342,724,426 |
|
|
|
2,051,500,217 |
|
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared |
|
|
4,467,680 |
|
|
|
8,375,448 |
|
Cost of shares redeemed |
|
|
(1,352,468,468 |
) |
|
|
(1,907,468,103 |
) |
|
||||||||
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS |
|
|
(5,276,362 |
) |
|
|
152,407,562 |
|
|
||||||||
Change in net assets |
|
|
(5,276,362 |
) |
|
|
152,407,562 |
|
|
||||||||
Net Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning of period |
|
|
557,183,944 |
|
|
|
404,776,382 |
|
|
||||||||
End of period |
|
$ |
551,907,582 |
|
|
$ |
557,183,944 |
|
|
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
(FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD)
|
|
Six Months |
|
|
Year Ended October 31, |
||||||||||
|
|
2000 |
|
|
1999 |
1 |
|
1998 |
|
|
1997 |
|
|
1996 |
2 |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period |
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
Income From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income |
|
0.02 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.02 |
|
Less Distributions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from net investment income |
|
(0.02 |
) |
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
(0.02 |
) |
|
|||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, End of Period |
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
|||||||||||||||
Total Return3 |
|
1.62 |
% |
|
2.97 |
% |
|
3.31 |
% |
|
3.44 |
% |
|
2.24 |
% |
|
|||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios to Average Net Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||
Expenses |
|
0.25 |
%4 |
|
0.25 |
% |
|
0.25 |
% |
|
0.21 |
% |
|
0.20 |
%4 |
|
|||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
|
3.22 |
%4 |
|
2.93 |
% |
|
3.25 |
% |
|
3.45 |
% |
|
3.33 |
%4 |
|
|||||||||||||||
Expense waiver/reimbursement5 |
|
0.64 |
%4 |
|
0.66 |
% |
|
0.67 |
% |
|
0.74 |
% |
|
0.90 |
%4 |
|
|||||||||||||||
Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
|
$80,663 |
|
|
$74,370 |
|
|
$41,574 |
|
|
$41,956 |
|
|
$20,089 |
|
|
1 For the year ended October 31, 1999, the Fund was audited by Ernst & Young LLP. Each of the previous years was audited by other auditors.
2 Reflects operations for the period from March 4, 1996 (date of initial public investment) to October 31, 1996.
3 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.
4 Computed on an annualized basis.
5 This voluntary expense decrease is reflected in both the expense and the net investment income ratios shown above.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
(FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD)
|
|
Six Months |
|
|
Year Ended October 31, |
|||||||||||||
|
|
2000 |
|
|
1999 |
1 |
|
1998 |
|
|
1997 |
|
|
1996 |
|
|
1995 |
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period |
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
Income From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income |
|
0.01 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
Net realized loss on investment |
|
-- |
|
|
-- |
|
|
-- |
|
|
-- |
|
|
-- |
|
|
(0.01 |
) |
|
||||||||||||||||||
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS |
|
0.01 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.02 |
|
|
||||||||||||||||||
Capital Contributions |
|
-- |
|
|
-- |
|
|
-- |
|
|
-- |
|
|
-- |
|
|
0.01 |
|
Less Distributions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from net investment income |
|
(0.01 |
) |
|
(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 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
||||||||||||||||||
Total Return2 |
|
1.50 |
% |
|
2.71 |
% |
|
3.05 |
% |
|
3.19 |
% |
|
3.22 |
% |
|
3.37 |
% |
|
||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios to Average Net Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||||||
Expenses |
|
0.50 |
%3 |
|
0.50 |
% |
|
0.50 |
% |
|
0.46 |
% |
|
0.49 |
% |
|
0.59 |
% |
|
||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
|
2.97 |
%3 |
|
2.68 |
% |
|
2.99 |
% |
|
3.13 |
% |
|
3.17 |
% |
|
3.33 |
% |
|
||||||||||||||||||
Expense waiver/reimbursement4 |
|
0.39 |
%3 |
|
0.41 |
% |
|
0.43 |
% |
|
0.49 |
% |
|
0.62 |
% |
|
0.50 |
% |
|
||||||||||||||||||
Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
|
$471,245 |
|
$482,813 |
|
$363,202 |
|
$234,764 |
|
$132,159 |
|
$96,534 |
|
|||||
|
1 For the year ended October 31, 1999, the Fund was audited by Ernst & Young LLP. Each of the previous years was audited by other auditors.
2 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.
3 This voluntary expense decrease is reflected in both the expense and the net investment income ratios shown above.
4 Computed on an annualized basis.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
APRIL 30, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
Effective February 1, 2000, California Municipal Cash Trust (the "Fund") became a portfolio of the Money Market Obligations Trust (the "Trust"). The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the " Act"), as an open-end, management investment company. The Trust consists of 40 portfolios. The financial statements included herein are only those of the Fund. The financial statements of the other portfolios are presented separately. The assets of each portfolio are segregated and a shareholder's interest is limited to the portfolio in which shares are held. The Fund offers two classes of shares: Institutional Shares and Institutional Service Shares. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide current income exempt from federal regular income tax and the personal income taxes imposed by the State of California consistent with stability of principal.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. These policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
The Fund uses the amortized cost method to value its portfolio securities in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the Act.
Interest income and expenses are accrued daily. Bond premium and discount, if applicable, are amortized as required by the Internal Revenue Code, as amended (the "Code"). Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at fair value. The Fund offers multiple classes of shares, which differ in their respective distribution and service fees. All shareholders bear the common expenses of the Fund based on average daily net assets of each class, without distinction between share classes. Dividends are declared separately for each class. No class has preferential dividend rights; differences in per share dividend rates are generally due to differences in separate class expenses.
It is the Fund's policy to comply with the provisions of the Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders each year substantially all of its income. Accordingly, no provision for federal tax is necessary.
The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. The Fund records when-issued securities on the trade date and maintains security positions such that sufficient liquid assets will be available to make payment for the securities purchased. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis are marked to market daily and begin earning interest on the settlement date. Losses may occur on these transactions due to changes in market conditions or the failure of counterparties to perform under the contract.
Restricted securities are securities that may only be resold upon registration under federal securities laws or in transactions exempt from such registration. Many restricted securities may be resold in the secondary market in transactions exempt from registration. In some cases, the restricted securities may be resold without registration upon exercise of a demand feature. Such restricted securities may be determined to be liquid under criteria established by the Board of Trustees (the " Trustees"). The Fund will not incur any registration costs upon such resales. Restricted securities are valued at amortized cost in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the Act.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, expenses and revenues reported in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimated.
Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis.
The Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest (without par value) for each class of shares.
Transactions in shares were as follows:
|
|
Six Months |
|
|
Year Ended |
|
Institutional Shares: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares sold |
|
164,908,867 |
|
|
338,179,396 |
|
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared |
|
41,304 |
|
|
38,331 |
|
Shares redeemed |
|
(158,658,029 |
) |
|
(305,421,476 |
) |
|
||||||
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM INSTITUTIONAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS |
|
6,292,142 |
|
|
32,796,251 |
|
|
||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six Months |
|
|
Year Ended |
|
Institutional Service Shares: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares sold |
|
1,177,815,559 |
|
|
1,713,320,821 |
|
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared |
|
4,426,376 |
|
|
8,337,117 |
|
Shares redeemed |
|
(1,193,810,439 |
) |
|
(1,602,046,627 |
) |
|
||||||
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE SHARE TRANSACTIONS |
|
(11,568,504 |
) |
|
119,611,311 |
|
|
||||||
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS |
|
(5,276,362 |
) |
|
152,407,562 |
|
|
Federated Investment Management Company, the Fund's investment adviser (the "Adviser"), receives for its services an annual investment adviser fee equal to 0.50% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The Adviser may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee and/or reimburse certain operating expenses of the Fund. The Adviser can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.
Federated Services Company ("FServ"), under the Administrative Services Agreement, provides the Fund with administrative personnel and services. The fee paid to FServ is based on a scale that ranges from 0.15% to 0.075% of the average aggregate daily net assets of all funds advised by subsidiaries of Federated Investors, Inc., subject to a $125,000 minimum per portfolio and $30,000 per each additional class.
Under the terms of a Shareholder Services Agreement with Federated Shareholder Services Company ("FSSC"), the Fund will pay FSSC up to 0.25% of average daily net assets of the Fund shares for the period. The fee paid to FSSC is used to finance certain services for shareholders and to maintain shareholder accounts. FSSC may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. FSSC can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.
FServ, through its subsidiary FSSC, serves as transfer and dividend disbursing agent for the Fund. The fee paid to FSSC is based on the size, type, and number of accounts and transactions made by shareholders.
FServ maintains the Fund's accounting records for which it receives a fee. The fee is based on the level of the Fund's average daily net assets for the period, plus out-of-pocket expenses.
During the period ended April 30, 2000, the Fund engaged in purchase and sale transactions with funds that have a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Directors/Trustees, and/or common Officers. These purchase and sale complied with Rule 17a-7 under the Act and amounted to $438,260,000 and $533,295,000, respectively.
Certain of the Officers and Trustees of the Trust are Officers and Directors or Trustees of the above companies.
Since the Fund invests a substantial portion of its assets in issuers located in one state, it will be more susceptible to factors adversely affecting issuers of that state than would be a comparable tax-exempt mutual fund that invests nationally. In order to reduce the credit risk associated with such factors, at April 30, 2000, 58.1% of the securities in the portfolio of investments were backed by letters of credit or bond insurance of various financial institutions and financial guaranty assurance agencies. The percentage of investments insured by or supported (backed) by a letter of credit from any one institution or agency did not exceed 14.4% of total investments.
Chairman
President
Executive Vice President
Executive Vice President and Secretary
Vice President
Treasurer
Assistant Secretary
Mutual funds are not bank deposits or obligations, are not 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. Investment in mutual funds involves investment risk, including the possible loss of principal.
This report is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus, which contains facts concerning its objective and policies, management fees, expenses and other information.
Federated
World-Class Investment Manager
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
APRIL 30, 2000
Federated
California Municipal Cash Trust
Federated Investors Funds
5800 Corporate Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15237-7000
1-800-341-7400
www.federatedinvestors.com
Federated Securities Corp., Distributor
Cusip 60934N351
Cusip 60934N369
0041609 (6/00)
Federated is a registered mark of Federated Investors, Inc. 2000 ©Federated Investors, Inc.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
Dear Shareholder:
I am pleased to present the Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders of Connecticut Municipal Cash Trust, a portfolio of Money Market Obligations Trust, which covers the six-month period from November 1, 1999 through April 30, 2000. The report begins with a discussion with the fund's portfolio manager, followed by a complete listing of the fund's holdings and its financial statements.
The fund is a convenient way to keep your ready cash pursuing double tax-free income--free from federal regular income tax and Connecticut investment income tax1--through a portfolio concentrated in high-quality, short-term Connecticut municipal securities. At the end of the reporting period, the fund's holdings were diversified among securities that use municipal bond financing for projects as varied as health care, housing, community development and transportation.
This double tax-free advantage means you have the opportunity to earn a greater after-tax yield than you could in a comparable high-quality taxable investment. Of course, the fund also brings you the added benefits of daily liquidity and stability of principal.2
During the reporting period, the fund paid double tax-free dividends totaling $0.02 per share. The fund's net assets reached $305.3 million at the end of the reporting period.
Thank you for relying on Connecticut Municipal Cash Trust to help your ready cash earn income every day. As always, we will continue to provide you with the highest level of professional service. We invite your questions or comments.
Sincerely,
John Christopher Donahue
J. Christopher Donahue
President
June 15, 2000
1 Income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax.
2 An investment in money market funds is neither insured nor guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although money market funds seek to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the fund.
An interview with fund's portfolio manager, Michael Sirianni, Vice President, Federated Investment Management Company.
Continued strong economic growth in the face of a series of Federal Reserve Board (the "Fed") interest rate increases characterized the reporting period. Gross Domestic Product ("GDP") growth in the third and fourth quarters of 1999 was 5.7% and 7.3%, respectively. This robust growth continued into the first quarter of 2000, with preliminary GDP reported as 5.4%. This marked the first time in 15 years that real GDP growth for three consecutive quarters has averaged over 6.0%. Clearly, this rate of growth exceeded widely accepted measures of the non-inflationary potential of the economy. The consumer continued to drive economic activity. Retail sales were strong and ended the reporting period with a 10.3% year-over-year increase. Labor markets remained tight. The average monthly increase in non-farm payrolls during the reporting period was $278,000 and the unemployment rate ended the reporting period at 4.1%, near the 29-year low set in January 2000.
Benign inflation measures through much of the reporting period served to offset the strong economic growth. Surging energy prices resulted in increases in the Producer Price Index ("PPI"), particularly in the first quarter of 2000. However, the core PPI rate was flat to negative for much of the reporting period. Additionally, productivity gains continued to be a factor in dampening the impact of tightness in the labor markets and creeping wage pressures. However, as the reporting period ended and first quarter inflation data emerged, signs of inflationary pressures appeared to be building. The Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index, a measure watched closely by the Fed, rose at a 3.2% rate in the first quarter of 2000. This was the largest increase since 1994. The Employment Cost Index, a closely watched measure of wage and benefit costs, increased by 4.1%. This was the largest increase since 1991. In addition, the core Consumer Price Index increased by 0.4% in April, well above the 0.2% expe cted.
During the reporting period, interest rates generally rose across the yield curve as the market built in expectations that the Fed would need to tighten monetary policy. And, in fact, the Fed did incrementally increase the federal funds target rate by 25 basis points on three separate occasions. The federal funds target rate ended the reporting period at 6.0%. Short-term market interest rates, in turn, reflected the robust economic conditions and expectations regarding Fed monetary policy.
In addition to economic fundamentals, short-term municipal securities were strongly influenced by technical factors over the reporting period, notably calendar year end and income tax payment season. Variable rate demand notes (VRDNs), which comprise more than 50% of the fund's investments, started the reporting period in the 3.3% range, but moved sharply higher in December as supply and demand imbalances occurred, peaking late in the month at 5.4%. Yields then declined 150 basis points in January, as coupon payments reinvested and year end selling pressures eased. VRDN levels averaged a little over 3.6% during February and March before rising to the 5.0% range in April due to traditional tax season selling pressures. Over the six-month reporting period, VRDN yields averaged roughly 67% of taxable rates making them attractive for investors in the highest two federal tax brackets.
The supply of fixed-rate notes continued to be very light over the reporting period as Year 2000 effects hampered issuance at the end of the year. Also, new issuance of fixed-rate notes in the first quarter was traditionally low. Municipalities continued to benefit from record tax collections--property, sales, and income--and the need to issue short-term borrowings dropped significantly over the past several years as the economy boomed. With this supply backdrop, expensive one-year note yields (lower than fair value) and the Fed increasing interest rates, the fund's average maturity rolled inward (shorter) over the reporting period. We continued to emphasize a barbelled structure for the portfolio, combining a significant position in 7-day VRDNs and commercial paper equivalents with timely purchases of attractively priced fixed-rate notes with maturities between 6 and 12 months. This decision left the fund highly responsive to interest rate changes and allowed us to take full advantage of additional Fed inte rest rate moves.
It is reasonable to expect further rate increases as the Fed puts its anti-inflation efforts into action and attempts to slow the economy and consumer spending. Over the next several months, the Fed will be paying particular attention to stock market behavior, consumer confidence, employment data and retail sales. The Fed is looking for the demand side to slow along with consumer confidence. A weak stock market could help temper the amount of needed rate increases as the consumer is likely to slow spending if a bear market in stocks continues. Inflation data will be closely watched as we appear to be close to the late stages of the classic business cycle. We will continue to watch, with great interest, market developments in order to best serve our municipal clients.
A Special Meeting of Shareholders of Federated Municipal Trust (the "Trust"), was held on November 19, 1999. The following items were submitted to shareholders for approval. The meeting was adjourned to December 17, 1999, where all items were approved as follows:
To elect Trustees:1
|
|
For |
|
Withheld |
Nicholas P. Constantakis |
|
137,062,251 |
|
2,139,886 |
John F. Cunningham |
|
137,078,335 |
|
2,123,802 |
J. Christopher Donahue |
|
137,087,518 |
|
2,114,619 |
Charles F. Mansfield, Jr. |
|
137,103,602 |
|
2,098,535 |
John S. Walsh |
|
137,103,602 |
|
2,098,535 |
1 The following Trustees continued their terms as Trustees of the Trust: John F. Donahue, Thomas G. Bigley, John T. Conroy, Jr., Lawrence D. Ellis, M.D., Peter E. Madden, John E. Murray, Jr., J.D., S.J.D. and Marjorie P. Smuts.
(a) To approve an amendment to and restatement of the Trust's Declaration of Trust to require the approval by a majority of the outstanding voting shares in the event of the sale and conveyance of the assets of the Trust to another trust or corporation:
For |
|
Against |
|
Broker |
|
Abstentions |
127,381,930 |
|
305,899 |
|
8,988,059 |
|
2,526,250 |
(b) To approve an amendment to and restatement of the Trust's Declaration of Trust to permit the Board of Trustees to liquidate assets of the Trust, or of its series or classes, and distribute the proceeds of such assets without seeking shareholder approval :
For |
|
Against |
|
Broker |
|
Abstentions |
94,135,053 |
|
33,348,345 |
|
8,988,059 |
|
2,730,681 |
To approve a proposed Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between the Trust, on behalf of its series, Connecticut Municipal Cash Trust and Money Market Obligations Trust, on behalf of its series, Connecticut Municipal Cash Trust:
For |
|
Against |
|
Broker |
|
Abstentions |
126,944,278 |
|
612,416 |
|
8,988,059 |
|
2,657,385 |
APRIL 30, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
Principal |
|
|
|
Value |
||
|
|
|
SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--99.3%1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Connecticut--91.7% |
|
|
|
$ |
2,713,000 |
|
Bethel, CT, 4.00% BANs, 7/7/2000 |
|
$ |
2,715,881 |
|
2,215,000 |
|
Bridgeport, CT, 2000 Series A, 4.50% GANs, 2/1/2001 |
|
|
2,219,082 |
|
3,785,000 |
|
Bridgeport, CT, 2000 Series B, 4.50% BANs, 2/1/2001 |
|
|
3,791,975 |
|
3,155,000 |
|
Connecticut Development Authority Health Care Revenue Weekly VRDNs (Corporation for Independent Living)/(Chase Manhattan Bank N.A., New York LOC) |
|
|
3,155,000 |
|
8,400,000 |
|
Connecticut Development Authority Health Care Revenue Weekly VRDNs (Corporation for Independent Living)/ (Credit Local de France LOC) |
|
|
8,400,000 |
|
2,565,000 |
|
Connecticut Development Authority Health Care Revenue, Series 1999, Weekly VRDNs (Corporation for Independent Living)/(Dexia Credit Local de France LOC) |
|
|
2,565,000 |
|
1,680,000 |
|
Connecticut Development Authority Weekly VRDNs (Banta Associates)/(HSBC Bank USA LOC) |
|
|
1,680,000 |
|
805,400 |
|
Connecticut Development Authority Weekly VRDNs (RSA Corp.)/(Barclays Bank PLC, London LOC) |
|
|
805,400 |
|
10,500,000 |
|
Connecticut Development Authority, Series 1996A, Weekly VRDNs (Connecticut Light & Power Co.)/(AMBAC INS)/(Societe Generale, Paris LIQ) |
|
|
10,500,000 |
|
2,245,000 |
|
Connecticut Development Authority, Series 1997, Weekly VRDNs (Porcelen Ltd., CT L.L.C.)/(Firstar Bank, N.A., Cincinnati LOC) |
|
|
2,245,000 |
|
6,800,000 |
|
Connecticut Development Authority, Series 1997A, Weekly VRDNs (Bradley Airport Hotel Project)/(KBC Bank N.V. LOC) |
|
|
6,800,000 |
|
1,485,000 |
|
Connecticut Development Authority, Series 1999, Weekly VRDNs (Pierce Memorial Baptist Home, Inc.)/(Lasalle National Bank, Chicago LOC) |
|
|
1,485,000 |
|
3,500,000 |
|
Connecticut Development Authority, Series 1999, 3.75% CP (New England Power Co.), Mandatory Tender 5/30/2000 |
|
|
3,500,000 |
|
16,300,000 |
|
Connecticut Development Authority, Series A, Weekly VRDNs (Exeter Energy)/(Sanwa Bank Ltd., Osaka LOC) |
|
|
16,300,000 |
Principal |
|
|
|
Value |
||
|
|
|
SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Connecticut--continued |
|
|
|
$ |
1,000,000 |
|
Connecticut Development Authority, Series B, Weekly VRDNs (Exeter Energy)/(Sanwa Bank Ltd., Osaka LOC) |
|
$ |
1,000,000 |
|
9,299,000 |
|
Connecticut Development Authority, Series C, Weekly VRDNs (Exeter Energy)/(Sanwa Bank Ltd., Osaka LOC) |
|
|
9,299,000 |
|
13,495,000 |
2 |
Connecticut State Airport, Trust Receipts, Series 1999 FR/RI-A12, 3.75% TOBs (Bradley International Airport)/(FGIC INS)/(Bayerische Hypotheken-und Vereinsbank AG LIQ), Optional Tender 5/1/2000 |
|
|
13,495,000 |
|
4,845,000 |
|
Connecticut State Clean Water Fund PA-547R, (Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. LIQ) |
|
|
4,845,000 |
|
3,200,000 |
|
Connecticut State HEFA, 1999 Series U-2, Weekly VRDNs (Yale University) |
|
|
3,200,000 |
|
4,000,000 |
|
Connecticut State HEFA, Series 1999A, Weekly VRDNs (Covenant Retirement Communities, Inc.)/(Lasalle Bank, N.A. LOC) |
|
|
4,000,000 |
|
12,100,000 |
|
Connecticut State HEFA, Series 1999B, Weekly VRDNs (Ascension Health Credit Group) |
|
|
12,100,000 |
|
2,900,000 |
|
Connecticut State HEFA, Series A, Weekly VRDNs (Forman School Issue)/(National Westminster Bank, PLC LOC) |
|
|
2,900,000 |
|
1,900,000 |
|
Connecticut State HEFA, Series A, Weekly VRDNs (SummerWood at University Park)/(Lasalle Bank, N.A. LOC) |
|
|
1,900,000 |
|
1,715,000 |
|
Connecticut State HEFA, Series C, Weekly VRDNs (Charlotte Hungerfield Hospital)/(Bank of Boston, Connecticut LOC) |
|
|
1,715,000 |
|
3,000,000 |
|
Connecticut State HEFA, Series E, Weekly VRDNs (Taft School)/(First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LOC) |
|
|
3,000,000 |
|
2,500,000 |
|
Connecticut State HEFA, Series J, Weekly VRDNs (Hospital of Saint Raphael)/(KBC Bank N.V. LOC) |
|
|
2,500,000 |
|
1,900,000 |
|
Connecticut State HEFA, Series K, Weekly VRDNs (Hospital of Saint Raphael)/(KBC Bank N.V. LOC) |
|
|
1,900,000 |
|
1,000,000 |
|
Connecticut State HEFA, Revenue Bonds, Series A, Weekly VRDNs (Pomfret School Issue)/(Dexia Credit Local de France LOC) |
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
1,000,000 |
|
Connecticut State HEFA, Series A, Weekly VRDNs (Sharon Hospital)/(BankBoston, N.A. LOC) |
|
|
1,000,000 |
Principal |
|
|
|
Value |
||
|
|
|
SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Connecticut--continued |
|
|
|
$ |
6,575,000 |
|
Connecticut State HEFA, Series S, 3.95% CP (Yale University), Mandatory Tender 7/17/2000 |
|
$ |
6,575,000 |
|
1,900,000 |
|
Connecticut State HFA, 1999 Subseries C-2, 3.90% TOBs, Mandatory Tender 9/5/2000 |
|
|
1,900,000 |
|
3,805,000 |
|
Connecticut State HFA, PT-81, Weekly VRDNs (Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. LIQ) |
|
|
3,805,000 |
|
8,275,000 |
|
Connecticut State HFA, Series 1990C, 3.85% CP (Morgan Guaranty Trust Co., New York LIQ), Mandatory Tender 5/11/2000 |
|
|
8,275,000 |
|
3,245,000 |
|
Connecticut State HFA, Series 1990D, 3.65% CP (Morgan Guaranty Trust Co., New York LIQ), Mandatory Tender 5/11/2000 |
|
|
3,245,000 |
|
7,315,000 |
|
Connecticut State HFA, Series A, Weekly VRDNs (Elm Haven Rental Limited Partnership I)/(Fleet National Bank, Springfield, MA LOC) |
|
|
7,315,000 |
|
2,500,000 |
|
Connecticut State HFA, MERLOTs, Series 2000P, Weekly VRDNs (First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LIQ) |
|
|
2,500,000 |
|
11,335,000 |
|
Connecticut State HFA, PT-1003 Weekly VRDNs (Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. LIQ) |
|
|
11,335,000 |
|
9,745,000 |
2 |
Connecticut State HFA, Variable Rate Certificates, Series 1998S, 3.70% TOBs (Bank of America, N.A. LIQ), Optional Tender 8/17/2000 |
|
|
9,745,000 |
|
4,325,000 |
|
Connecticut State Special Assessment Unemployment Compensation Advance Fund, Series A, 5.50% Bonds (AMBAC INS), 11/15/2000 |
|
|
4,362,354 |
|
3,000,000 |
|
Connecticut State Special Assessment Unemployment Compensation Advance Fund, Special Assessment Refunding Bonds, Series A, 5.50% Bonds, 5/15/2001 |
|
|
3,037,575 |
|
1,900,000 |
|
Connecticut State Transportation Infrastructure Authority Weekly VRDNs (Commerzbank AG, Frankfurt LOC) |
|
|
1,900,000 |
|
2,000,000 |
|
Connecticut State Transportation Infrastructure Authority, 5.10% Bonds (FGIC INS), 6/1/2000 |
|
|
2,003,048 |
|
2,120,000 |
|
Connecticut State Transportation Infrastructure Authority, Floater Certificates, Series 1998-52, Weekly VRDNs (FSA INS)/(Morgan Stanley, Dean Witter Municipal Funding, Inc. LIQ) |
|
|
2,120,000 |
Principal |
|
|
|
Value |
||
|
|
|
SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Connecticut--continued |
|
|
|
$ |
8,890,000 |
2 |
Connecticut State, PT-1196, 3.90% TOBs (Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. LIQ), Optional Tender 8/17/2000 |
|
$ |
8,890,000 |
|
14,900,000 |
|
Connecticut State, PUTTERs, Series 110, Weekly VRDNs (FGIC INS)/(J.P. Morgan & Co., Inc. LIQ) |
|
|
14,900,000 |
|
8,400,000 |
|
Connecticut State, Special Assessment Second Injury Fund, 3.75% CP (Caisse Nationale De Credit Agricole, Paris and Credit Communal de Belgique, Brussels LIQs), Mandatory Tender 5/12/2000 |
|
|
8,400,000 |
|
10,000,000 |
|
Connecticut State, Special Assessment Unemployment Compensation Advance Fund, Revenue Bonds, Series 1993C, 3.38% TOBs (FGIC INS)/(FGIC Securities Purchase, Inc. LIQ), Optional Tender 7/1/2000 |
|
|
10,000,000 |
|
1,760,000 |
|
Haddam, CT, 4.15% BANs (AMBAC INS), 7/15/2000 |
|
|
1,760,930 |
|
11,900,000 |
|
Hartford, CT, Redevelopment Authority Weekly VRDNs (Underwood Towers)/(FSA INS)/(Societe Generale, Paris LIQ) |
|
|
11,900,000 |
|
4,330,000 |
|
New Britain, CT, Series 1999, Weekly VRDNs (AMBAC INS)/(Bank of Nova Scotia, Toronto LIQ) |
|
|
4,330,000 |
|
4,000,000 |
|
New Haven, CT, 4.00% BANs, 7/12/2000 |
|
|
4,003,017 |
|
5,000,000 |
|
New Haven, CT, 4.75% BANs, 7/12/2000 |
|
|
5,005,855 |
|
2,870,000 |
|
Plymouth, CT, 4.25% BANs, 10/18/2000 |
|
|
2,876,419 |
|
1,800,000 |
|
Shelton, CT, Housing Authority, Series 1998, Weekly VRDNs (Crosby Commons)/(First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LOC) |
|
|
1,800,000 |
|
5,850,000 |
|
Somers, CT, 3.60% BANs, 7/14/2000 |
|
|
5,852,858 |
|
2,250,000 |
|
West Haven, CT, 4.00% Bonds (AMBAC INS), 2/1/2001 |
|
|
2,250,000 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
|
280,103,394 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
Puerto Rico--7.6% |
|
|
|
|
10,755,429 |
|
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Municipal Revenues Collection Center, 1997A LeaseTOPS Trust Weekly VRDNs (ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Amsterdam LIQ)/(State Street Bank and Trust Co. LOC) |
|
|
10,755,429 |
|
7,500,000 |
|
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Municipal Securities Trust Receipts, Series 1998-CMC4, Weekly VRDNs (MBIA INS)/ (Chase Manhattan Corp. LIQ) |
|
|
7,500,000 |
Principal |
|
|
|
Value |
||
|
|
|
SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Puerto Rico--continued |
|
|
|
$ |
4,995,000 |
|
Puerto Rico Commonwealth Infrastructure Financing Authority, Floater Certificates, Series 1998-86, Weekly VRDNs (AMBAC INS)/(Morgan Stanley, Dean Witter Municipal Funding, Inc. LIQ) |
|
$ |
4,995,000 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
|
23,250,429 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (AT AMORTIZED COST)3 |
|
$ |
303,353,823 |
|
Securities that are subject to alternative minimum tax represent 26.4% of the portfolio as calculated based upon total portfolio market value.
1 The fund may only invest in securities rated in one of the two highest short-term rating categories by nationally recognized statistical rating organizations ("NRSROs") or unrated securities of comparable quality. 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, MIG-1 or MIG-2 by Moody's Investors Service, or F-1+, F-1 or F-2 by Fitch IBCA, Inc. are all considered rated in one of the two highest short-term rating categories.
Securities rated in the highest short-term rating category (and unrated securities of comparable quality) are identified as First Tier securities. Securities rated in the second highest short-term rating category (and unrated securities of comparable quality) are identified as Second Tier securities. The fund follows applicable regulations in determining whether a security is rated and whether a security rated by multiple NRSROs in different rating categories should be identified as a First or Second Tier security.
At April 30, 2000, the portfolio securities were rated as follows:
Tier Rating Based on Total Market Value
First Tier |
|
Second Tier |
100.0% |
|
0.0% |
2 Denotes a restricted security which is subject to restrictions on resale under federal securities laws. These securities have been deemed liquid based upon criteria approved by the fund's Board of Trustees. At April 30, 2000, these securities amounted to $32,130,000 which represents 10.5% of net assets.
3 Also represents cost for federal tax purposes.
Note: The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of net assets ($305,328,937) at April 30, 2000.
The following acronyms are used throughout this portfolio:
AMBAC |
--American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation |
BANs |
--Bond Anticipation Notes |
CP |
--Commercial Paper |
FGIC |
--Financial Guaranty Insurance Company |
FSA |
--Financial Security Assurance |
GANs |
--Grant Anticipation Notes |
HEFA |
--Health and Education Facilities Authority |
HFA |
--Housing Finance Authority |
INS |
--Insured |
LIQ |
--Liquidity Agreement |
LOC |
--Letter of Credit |
MBIA |
--Municipal Bond Investors Assurance |
MERLOTS |
--Municipal Exempt Receipts -- Liquidity Optional Tender Series |
PUTTERs |
--Putable Tax-Exempt Receipts |
TOBs |
--Tender Option Bonds |
TOPS |
--Trust Obligations Participating Securities |
VRDNs |
--Variable Rate Demand Notes |
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
APRIL 30, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total investments in securities, at amortized cost and value |
|
|
|
|
$ |
303,353,823 |
Income receivable |
|
|
|
|
|
2,801,249 |
Prepaid expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
6,866 |
|
||||||
TOTAL ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
|
306,161,938 |
|
||||||
Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income distribution payable |
|
$ |
800,711 |
|
|
|
Accrued expenses |
|
|
32,290 |
|
|
|
|
||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
833,001 |
|
||||||
Net assets for 305,328,937 shares outstanding |
|
|
|
|
$ |
305,328,937 |
|
||||||
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Proceeds Per Share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$305,328,937 ÷ 305,328,937 shares outstanding |
|
|
|
|
|
$1.00 |
|
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
Investment Income: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
5,117,656 |
|
|||||||||||
Expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment adviser fee |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
702,264 |
|
|
|
|
Administrative personnel and services fee |
|
|
|
|
|
|
105,788 |
|
|
|
|
Custodian fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,585 |
|
|
|
|
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
29,214 |
|
|
|
|
Directors'/Trustees' fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,264 |
|
|
|
|
Auditing fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,618 |
|
|
|
|
Legal fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,950 |
|
|
|
|
Portfolio accounting fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
32,024 |
|
|
|
|
Shareholder services fee |
|
|
|
|
|
|
351,132 |
|
|
|
|
Share registration costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,304 |
|
|
|
|
Printing and postage |
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,236 |
|
|
|
|
Insurance premiums |
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,972 |
|
|
|
|
Miscellaneous |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,247 |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||
TOTAL EXPENSES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,268,598 |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||
Waivers: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Waiver of investment adviser fee |
|
$ |
(265,202 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Waiver of shareholder services fee |
|
|
(154,498 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||
TOTAL WAIVERS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(419,700 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||
Net expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
848,898 |
|
|||||||||||
Net investment income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
4,268,758 |
|
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
|
|
Six Months |
|
|
Year |
|
||
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income |
|
$ |
4,268,758 |
|
|
$ |
8,338,534 |
|
|
||||||||
Distributions to Shareholders: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from net investment income |
|
|
(4,268,758 |
) |
|
|
(8,338,534 |
) |
|
||||||||
Share Transactions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from sale of shares |
|
|
543,000,250 |
|
|
|
936,586,293 |
|
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared |
|
|
1,408,675 |
|
|
|
2,685,053 |
|
Cost of shares redeemed |
|
|
(518,214,614 |
) |
|
|
(999,703,365 |
) |
|
||||||||
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS |
|
|
26,194,311 |
|
|
|
(60,432,019 |
) |
|
||||||||
Change in net assets |
|
|
26,194,311 |
|
|
|
(60,432,019 |
) |
|
||||||||
Net Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning of period |
|
|
279,134,626 |
|
|
|
339,566,645 |
|
|
||||||||
End of period |
|
$ |
305,328,937 |
|
|
$ |
279,134,626 |
|
|
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
(FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD)
|
|
Six Months |
|
|
Year Ended October 31, |
|||||||||||||
|
|
2000 |
|
|
1999 |
|
|
1998 |
|
|
1997 |
|
|
1996 |
|
|
1995 |
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period |
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
Income From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income |
|
0.02 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
Less Distributions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from net investment income |
|
(0.02 |
) |
|
(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 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
||||||||||||||||||
Total Return1 |
|
1.52 |
% |
|
2.64 |
% |
|
2.98 |
% |
|
3.01 |
% |
|
3.02 |
% |
|
3.31 |
% |
|
||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios to Average Net Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||||||
Expenses |
|
0.60 |
%2 |
|
0.60 |
% |
|
0.60 |
% |
|
0.60 |
% |
|
0.60 |
% |
|
0.60 |
% |
|
||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
|
3.03 |
%2 |
|
2.60 |
% |
|
2.93 |
% |
|
2.97 |
% |
|
2.97 |
% |
|
3.26 |
% |
|
||||||||||||||||||
Expense waiver/reimbursement3 |
|
0.30 |
%2 |
|
0.30 |
% |
|
0.29 |
% |
|
0.31 |
% |
|
0.32 |
% |
|
0.30 |
% |
|
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Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
|
$305,329 |
|
$279,135 |
|
$339,567 |
|
$271,316 |
|
$227,089 |
|
$184,718 |
|
|||||
|
1 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.
2 Computed on annualized basis.
3 This voluntary expense decrease is reflected in both the expense and the net investment income ratios shown above.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
APRIL 30, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
Effective February 1, 2000, Connecticut Municipal Cash Trust (the "Fund") became a portfolio of the Money Market Obligations Trust (the "Trust"). The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the " Act"), as an open-end, management investment company. The Trust consists of 40 portfolios. The financial statements included herein are only those of the Fund, a non-diversified portfolio. The financial statements of the other portfolios are presented separately. The assets of each portfolio are segregated and a shareholder's interest is limited to the portfolio in which shares are held. The investment objective of the Fund is current income exempt from federal regular income tax and Connecticut dividend and interest income tax consistent with stability of principal.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. These policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
The Fund uses the amortized cost method to value its portfolio securities in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the Act.
Interest income and expenses are accrued daily. Bond premium and discount, if applicable, are amortized as required by the Internal Revenue Code, as amended (the "Code"). Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
It is the Fund's policy to comply with the provisions of the Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders each year substantially all of its income. Accordingly, no provision for federal tax is necessary.
The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. The Fund records when-issued securities on the trade date and maintains security positions such that sufficient liquid assets will be available to make payment for the securities purchased. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis are marked to market daily and begin earning interest on the settlement date. Losses may occur on these transactions due to changes in market conditions or the failure of counterparties to perform under the contract.
Restricted securities are securities that may only be resold upon registration under federal securities laws or in transactions exempt from such registration. Many restricted securities may be resold in the secondary market in transactions exempt from registration. In some cases, the restricted securities may be resold without registration upon exercise of a demand feature. Such restricted securities may be determined to be liquid under criteria established by the Board of Trustees (the " Trustees"). The Fund will not incur any registration costs upon such resales. Restricted securities are valued at amortized cost in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the Act.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, expenses and revenues reported in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimated.
Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis.
The Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest (without par value). At April 30, 2000, capital paid-in aggregated $305,328,937.
Transactions in shares were as follows:
|
|
Six Months |
|
|
Year |
|
Shares sold |
|
543,000,250 |
|
|
936,586,293 |
|
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared |
|
1,408,675 |
|
|
2,685,053 |
|
Shares redeemed |
|
(518,214,614 |
) |
|
(999,703,365 |
) |
|
||||||
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS |
|
26,194,311 |
|
|
(60,432,019 |
) |
|
Federated Investment Management Company, the Fund's investment adviser (the "Adviser"), receives for its services an annual investment Adviser fee equal to 0.50% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The Adviser may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. The Adviser can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.
Federated Services Company ("FServ"), under the Administrative Services Agreement, provides the Fund with administrative personnel and services. The fee paid to FServ is based on a scale that ranges from 0.15% to 0.075% of the average aggregate daily net assets of all funds advised by subsidiaries of Federated Investors, Inc., subject to a $125,000 minimum per portfolio and $30,000 per each additional class.
Under the terms of a Shareholder Services Agreement with Federated Shareholder Services Company ("FSSC"), the Fund will pay FSSC up to 0.25% of average daily net assets of the Fund for the period. The fee paid to FSSC is used to finance certain services for shareholders and to maintain shareholder accounts. FSSC may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. FSSC can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.
FServ, through its subsidiary FSSC, serves as transfer and dividend disbursing agent for the Fund. The fee paid to FSSC is based on the size, type and number of accounts and transactions made by shareholders.
FServ maintains the Fund's accounting records for which it receives a fee. The fee is based on the level of the Fund's average daily net assets for the period, plus out-of-pocket expenses.
During the period ended April 30, 2000, the Fund engaged in purchase and sale transactions with funds that have a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Directors/Trustees, and/or common Officers. These purchase and sale transactions complied with Rule 17a-7 under the Act and amounted to $189,000,000 and $165,810,000, respectively.
Certain of the Officers and Trustees of the Trust are Officers and Directors or Trustees of the above companies.
Since the Fund invests a substantial portion of its assets in issuers located in one state, it will be more susceptible to factors adversely affecting issuers of that state than would be a comparable tax-exempt mutual fund that invests nationally. In order to reduce the credit risk associated with such factors, at April 30, 2000, 60.9% of the securities in the portfolio of investments were backed by letters of credit or bond insurance of various financial institutions and financial guaranty assurance agencies. The percentage of investments insured by or supported (backed) by a letter of credit from any one institution or agency did not exceed 13.3% of total investments.
Chairman
President
Executive Vice President
Executive Vice President and Secretary
Vice President
Treasurer
Assistant Secretary
Mutual funds are not bank deposits or obligations, are not 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. Investment in mutual funds involves investment risk, including the possible loss of principal.
This report is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus, which contains facts concerning its objective and policies, management fees, expenses and other information.
Federated
World-Class Investment Manager
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
APRIL 30, 2000
Federated
Connecticut Municipal Cash Trust
Federated Investors Funds
5800 Corporate Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15237-7000
1-800-341-7400
www.federatedinvestors.com
Federated Securities Corp., Distributor
Cusip 60934N559
0052406 (6/00)
Federated is a registered mark of Federated Investors, Inc. 2000 ©Federated Investors, Inc.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
Dear Shareholder:
I am pleased to present the Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders of Florida Municipal Cash Trust, a portfolio of Money Market Obligations Trust, which covers the six-month period from November 1, 1999 through April 30, 2000. The report begins with a discussion with the fund's portfolio manager, followed by a complete listing of the fund's holdings and its financial statements.
The fund is a convenient way to put your ready cash to work pursuing tax-free income-free from federal regular income tax and the Florida intangibles tax.1 At the end of the reporting period, the fund's municipal bond holdings were diversified among issuers that use municipal bond financing for projects as varied as health care, housing, community development and transportation.
This tax-free advantage means you have the opportunity to earn a greater after-tax yield on your cash than you could in a comparable high-quality taxable investment. Of course, the fund also brings you the added benefits of daily liquidity and stability of principal.2
During the reporting period, the fund paid tax-free dividends of $0.02 per share for both Institutional Shares and Cash II Shares. The fund's net assets totaled approximately $298.6 million at the end of the reporting period.
Thank you for relying on Florida Municipal Cash Trust to help your ready cash earn income on a daily basis. As always, we will continue to provide you with the highest level of professional service. We invite your questions or comments.
Sincerely,
John Christopher Donahue
J. Christopher Donahue
President
June 15, 2000
1 Income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax.
2 An investment in money market funds is neither insured nor guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although money market funds seek to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the fund.
An interview with the fund's portfolio manager, Jeff A. Kozemchak, CFA, Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager, Federated Investment Management Company.
Continued strong economic growth in the face of a series of Federal Reserve Board (the "Fed") interest rate increases characterized the reporting period. Gross Domestic Product ("GDP") growth in the third and fourth quarters of 1999 was 5.7% and 7.3%, respectively. This robust growth continued into the first quarter of 2000, with preliminary GDP reported as 5.4%. This marked the first time in 15 years that real GDP growth averaged over 6.0% for three consecutive quarters. Clearly, this rate of growth exceeded widely accepted measures of the non-inflationary potential of the economy. The consumer continued to drive economic activity. Retail sales were strong and ended the reporting period with a 10.3% year-over-year increase. Labor markets remained tight. The average monthly increase in non-farm payrolls during the reporting period was $278,000 and the unemployment rate ended the reporting period at 4.1%, near the 29-year low set in January 2000.
Benign inflation measures through much of the reporting period served to offset the strong economic growth. Surging energy prices resulted in increases in the Producer Price Index ("PPI"), particularly in the first quarter of 2000. However, the core PPI rate was flat to negative for much of the reporting period. Additionally, productivity gains continued to be a factor in dampening the impact of tightness in the labor markets and creeping wage pressures. However, as the reporting period ended and first quarter inflation data emerged, signs of inflationary pressures appeared to be building. The Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index, an inflation measure watched closely by the Fed, rose at a 3.2% rate in the first quarter of 2000. This was the largest increase since 1994. The Employment Cost Index, an inflation closely watched measure of wage and benefit costs, increased by 4.1%. This was the largest increase since 1991. In addition, the core Consumer Price Index increased by 0.4% in April, we ll above the 0.2% expected.
During the reporting period, interest rates generally rose across the yield curve as the market built in expectations that the Fed would need to tighten monetary policy. In fact, the Fed did incrementally increase the federal funds target rate by 25 basis points on three separate occasions. The federal funds target rate ended the reporting period at 6.0%. Short-term market interest rates, in turn, reflected the robust economic conditions and expectations regarding Fed policy.
In addition to economic fundamentals, short-term municipal securities were strongly influenced by technical factors that occurred during the reporting period, notably calendar year end and income tax payment season. Variable rate demand notes (VRDNs), which comprise more than 50% of the fund's investments, started the reporting period in the 3.3% range, but moved sharply higher in December as supply and demand imbalances occurred, peaking late in the month at 5.4%. Yields declined 150 basis points in January, as coupon payments reinvested and year-end selling pressures eased. VRDN levels averaged a little over 3.6% during February and March before rising to the 5.0% range in April due to traditional tax season selling pressures. Over the six-month reporting period, VRDN yields averaged roughly 67% of taxable rates making them attractive for investors in the highest two federal tax brackets.
The supply of fixed-rate notes continued to be very light over the reporting period as Year 2000 concerns hampered issuance at year end. Also, new issuance of fixed-rate notes in the first quarter was traditionally low. Municipalities continue to benefit from record property, sales and income tax collections and the need to issue short-term borrowings has dropped significantly over the past several years as the economy has boomed. With this supply backdrop--expensive one-year note yields (lower than fair value), and the Fed increasing interest rates--the fund's average maturity rolled inward (shortened) over the reporting period. We continued to emphasize a barbelled structure for the portfolio, combining a significant position in 7-day VRDNs and commercial paper equivalents with timely purchases of attractively priced fixed-rate notes with maturities between 6 and 12 months. This decision left the fund highly responsive to interest rate changes and allowed us to take full advantage of additional Fed interes t rate moves.
It is reasonable to expect further rate increases as the Fed puts its anti-inflation efforts into action and attempts to slow the economy and consumer spending. Over the next several months, the Fed will be paying particular attention to stock market behavior, consumer confidence, employment data, and retail sales. The Fed is looking for the demand side to slow along with consumer confidence. A weak stock market could help temper the amount of needed rate increases as the consumer is likely to slow spending in a continued bear stock market. Inflation data will be closely watched as the economy appears to be close to the late stages of the classic business cycle. We will continue to watch, with great interest, market developments in order to best serve our municipal clients.
A Special Meeting of shareholders of Federated Municipal Trust (the "Trust"), was held on November 19, 1999. The following items were submitted to shareholders for approval. The meeting was adjourned to December 17, 1999, where all items were approved as follows:
To elect Trustees:1
|
|
For |
|
Withheld |
Nicholas P. Constantakis |
|
124,810,390 |
|
148,177 |
John F. Cunningham |
|
124,810,390 |
|
148,177 |
J. Christopher Donahue |
|
124,810,390 |
|
148,177 |
Charles F. Mansfield, Jr. |
|
124,810,390 |
|
148,177 |
John S. Walsh |
|
124,810,390 |
|
148,177 |
1 The following Trustees continued their terms as Trustees of the Trust: John F. Donahue, Thomas G. Bigley, John T. Conroy, Jr., Lawrence D. Ellis, M.D., Peter E. Madden, John E. Murray, Jr., J.D., S.J.D., Marjorie P. Smuts.
(a) To approve an amendment to and restatement of the Trust's Declaration of Trust to require the approval by a majority of the outstanding voting shares in the event of the sale and conveyance of the assets of the Trust to another trust or corporation:
For |
|
Against |
|
Broker |
|
Abstentions |
110,487,985 |
|
3,829,721 |
|
7,283,561 |
|
3,357,300 |
(b) To approve an amendment to and restatement of the Trust's Declaration of Trust to permit the Board of Trustees to liquidate assets of the Trust, or of its series or classes, and distribute the proceeds of such assets without seeking shareholder approval :
For |
|
Against |
|
Broker |
|
Abstentions |
86,660,714 |
|
27,264,687 |
|
7,283,561 |
|
3,749,605 |
To approve a proposed Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between the Trust, on behalf of its series, Florida Municipal Cash Trust and Money Market Obligations Trust, on behalf of its series, Florida Municipal Cash Trust:
For |
|
Against |
|
Broker |
|
Abstentions |
110,420,949 |
|
3,757,774 |
|
7,283,561 |
|
3,496,283 |
APRIL 30, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
Principal |
|
|
|
|
Value |
|
|
|
|
SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--99.8%1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Alabama--1.6% |
|
|
|
$ |
3,000,000 |
|
Hoover, AL, Board of Education, Series 1999A, 3.80% BANs, 8/1/2000 |
|
$ |
3,000,000 |
|
1,900,000 |
|
Selma, AL, IDB, Annual Tender PCR Refunding Bonds, Series 1993B, 4.30% TOBs (International Paper Co.), Optional Tender 7/15/2000 |
|
|
1,898,594 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
|
4,898,594 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
Arizona--3.4% |
|
|
|
|
10,000,000 |
|
Maricopa County, AZ, IDA, Las Gardenias Apartments, Series 2000, 5.22% TOBs (Bayerische Landesbank Girozentrale) 3/1/2001 |
|
|
10,000,000 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
Arkansas--0.7% |
|
|
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
Hope, AR, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Series 1994, 4.65% CP (Temple-Inland Forest Products Corp.)/(Temple-Inland, Inc. GTD), Mandatory Tender 5/17/2000 |
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
Colorado--0.2% |
|
|
|
|
615,000 |
|
Denver (City & County), CO, SFM, Roaring Fork, Series 1999-4, Weekly VRDNs (GNMA COL)/(Bank of New York, New York LIQ) |
|
|
615,000 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
Florida--71.5% |
|
|
|
|
8,000,000 |
2 |
ABN AMRO MuniTOPS Certificates Trust (Florida Non-AMT), Series 1999-11, 4.10% TOBs (Tampa Bay Water Utility System, FL)/(FGIC INS)/(ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Amsterdam LIQ), Optional Tender 7/19/2000 |
|
|
8,000,000 |
|
4,000,000 |
|
Alachua County, FL, IDRB's, Series 1997, Weekly VRDNs (Florida Rock Industries, Inc.)/(Bank of America, N.A. LOC) |
|
|
4,000,000 |
|
550,000 |
|
Brevard County, FL, Series 1997, Weekly VRDNs (Greywater Investments)/(Huntington National Bank, Columbus, OH LOC) |
|
|
550,000 |
|
1,130,000 |
|
Broward County, FL, IDRB, Series 1993, Weekly VRDNs (American Whirlpool Products Corp. Project)/(SunTrust Bank, Central Florida) |
|
|
1,130,000 |
|
1,000,000 |
|
Broward County, FL, IDRBs, Series 1997, Weekly VRDNs (Fast Real Estate Partners, Ltd.)/(SunTrust Bank, Central Florida LOC) |
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
9,995,000 |
|
Clay County, FL, HFA, Variable Rate Certificates, Series 1999O, Weekly VRDNs (GNMA COL)/(Bank of America, N.A. LIQ) |
|
|
9,995,000 |
|
60,905,000 |
|
Clipper, FL, Tax-Exempt Certificates Trust (Florida AMT) Series 1999-5, Weekly VRDNs (State Street Bank and Trust Co. LIQ) |
|
|
60,905,000 |
|
1,795,000 |
|
Coral Springs, FL, Series 1996, Weekly VRDNs (Royal Plastics Group Ltd.)/(SunTrust Bank, Atlanta LOC) |
|
|
1,795,000 |
|
3,520,000 |
|
Dade County, FL, IDA Weekly VRDNs (Futernick Associates, Inc.)/(First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LOC) |
|
|
3,520,000 |
|
2,000,000 |
|
Dade County, FL, IDA, IDRB's, Series 1996A, Weekly VRDNs (U.S. Holdings, Inc.)/(First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LOC) |
|
|
2,000,000 |
Principal |
|
|
|
|
Value |
|
|
|
|
SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Florida--continued |
|
|
|
$ |
1,130,000 |
|
Escambia County, FL, HFA, PA-129 Weekly VRDNs (GNMA COL)/(Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. LIQ) |
|
$ |
1,130,000 |
|
9,220,000 |
|
Escambia County, FL, HFA, Variable Rate Certificates, Series 1997E, Weekly VRDNs (GNMA COL)/(Bank of America, N.A. LIQ) |
|
|
9,220,000 |
|
1,400,000 |
|
Florida HFA, Series 1989 E, Weekly VRDNs (Fairmont Oaks Project)/(Comerica Bank LOC) |
|
|
1,400,000 |
|
4,240,000 |
|
Florida HFA, Homeowner Mortgage Revenue Bonds PT-88, Series 1996-3, Weekly VRDNs (Banco Santander Central Hispano, S.A. LIQ) |
|
|
4,240,000 |
|
1,600,000 |
|
Florida HFA, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, 1985 Series SS, Weekly VRDNs (Woodlands Apartments)/(Northern Trust Co., Chicago, IL LOC) |
|
|
1,600,000 |
|
6,570,000 |
|
Florida HFA, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, 1995 Series M, Weekly VRDNs (Bainbridge Club Apartments Project)/(FNMA LOC) |
|
|
6,570,000 |
|
4,395,000 |
|
Florida HFA, Trust Receipts, Series 1998 FRN-12, Weekly VRDNs (MBIA INS)/(Bank of New York, New York LIQ) |
|
|
4,395,000 |
|
5,505,000 |
|
Florida Housing Finance Corp., MERLOTS, Series 1998 B, Weekly VRDNs (MBIA INS)/(First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LIQ) |
|
|
5,505,000 |
|
4,100,000 |
|
Greater Orlando, FL, Aviation Authority, Adjustable Rate, Series 1997, 3.95% TOBs (Signature Flight Support Corp.)/(Bayerische Landesbank Girozentrale LOC), Optional Tender 6/1/2000 |
|
|
4,100,000 |
|
3,000,000 |
|
Hillsborough County, FL, HFA, PT-259, Weekly VRDNs (GNMA COL)/(Credit Suisse First Boston LIQ) |
|
|
3,000,000 |
|
5,000,000 |
|
Hillsborough County, FL, IDA Weekly VRDNs (Ringhager Equipment Co.)/(SunTrust Bank, Atlanta LOC) |
|
|
5,000,000 |
|
1,000,000 |
|
Hillsborough County, FL, IDA, Series 1988, Weekly VRDNs (Florida Steel Corp.)/(Bank of America, N.A. LOC) |
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
1,280,000 |
|
Hillsborough County, FL, IDA, IDRBs, Series 1996, Weekly VRDNs (VIGO Importing Company Project)/(Bank of America, N.A. LOC) |
|
|
1,280,000 |
|
895,000 |
|
Hillsborough County, FL, IDA, Variable Rate Demand IRDBs, Series 1996, Weekly VRDNs (Trident Yacht Building Partnership Project)/(First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LOC) |
|
|
895,000 |
|
3,900,000 |
|
Hillsborough County, FL, IDA, Variable Rate IDRBs, Series 1998, Weekly VRDNs (SIFCO Industries, Inc.)/(National City Bank, Ohio LOC) |
|
|
3,900,000 |
|
2,400,000 |
|
Indian River County, FL, IDRBs, Series 1997, Weekly VRDNs (Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.)/(Wachovia Bank of NC, N.A. LOC) |
|
|
2,400,000 |
|
6,500,000 |
|
Jacksonville, FL, IDA, Series 1996, Weekly VRDNs (Portion PAC, Inc.)/(Heinz (H.J.) Co. GTD) |
|
|
6,500,000 |
|
400,000 |
|
Jacksonville, FL, Weekly VRDNs (Metal Sales)/(National City Bank, Kentucky LOC) |
|
|
400,000 |
|
3,200,000 |
|
Lee County, FL, IDA, IDRB, Series 1994, Weekly VRDNs (Baader North America Corp.)/(Deutsche Bank AG LOC) |
|
|
3,200,000 |
Principal |
|
|
|
|
Value |
|
|
|
|
SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Florida--continued |
|
|
|
$ |
1,500,000 |
|
Lynn Haven, FL, Series 1998A, Weekly VRDNs (Merrick Industries, Inc.)/(Regions Bank, Alabama LOC) |
|
$ |
1,500,000 |
|
5,300,000 |
|
Manatee County, FL, Series 1998A, Project B, Weekly VRDNs (CFI Manufacturing, Inc. Project)/(Huntington National Bank, Columbus, OH LOC) |
|
|
5,300,000 |
|
2,520,000 |
|
Manatee County, FL, Variable/Fixed Rate IDRBs, Series 1998, Weekly VRDNs (Mader Electric, Inc.)/(SouthTrust Bank of Alabama, Birmingham LOC) |
|
|
2,520,000 |
|
2,400,000 |
|
Martin County, FL, IDA, Tender Industrial Revenue Bonds, Series 1986, Weekly VRDNs (Tampa Farm Service, Inc. Project)/(SunTrust Bank, Central Florida LOC) |
|
|
2,400,000 |
|
1,500,000 |
|
Okeechobee County, FL, Series 1992, Weekly VRDNs (Chambers Waste Systems)/(Morgan Guaranty Trust Co., New York LOC) |
|
|
1,500,000 |
|
2,775,000 |
|
Orange County, FL, HFA, Series 1999A-3, 3.40% TOBs, Mandatory Tender 6/1/2000 |
|
|
2,775,000 |
|
5,000,000 |
|
Orange County, FL, HFA, Series 1998 D, Weekly VRDNs (Falcon Trace Apartments)/(Amsouth Bank N.A., Birmingham LOC) |
|
|
5,000,000 |
|
13,400,000 |
|
Osceola County, FL, HFA, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 1998A, Weekly VRDNs (Arrow Ridge Apartment)/(Amsouth Bank N.A., Birmingham LOC) |
|
|
13,400,000 |
|
250,000 |
|
Pinellas County Industry Council, FL, Weekly VRDNs (Loulourgas Properties)/(First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LOC) |
|
|
250,000 |
|
3,500,000 |
|
Pinellas County Industry Council, FL, IDRB, Series 1994, Weekly VRDNs (Genca Corporation Project)/(PNC Bank, N.A. LOC) |
|
|
3,500,000 |
|
2,158,000 |
|
Pinellas County Industry Council, FL, IDRB, Series 1995, Weekly VRDNs (ATR International Inc., Project)/(First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LOC) |
|
|
2,158,000 |
|
1,805,000 |
|
Pinellas County Industry Council, FL, Variable/Fixed Rate Development Revenue Bonds, Series 1997, Weekly VRDNs (Boyd Industries, Inc.)/(SouthTrust Bank of Alabama, Birmingham LOC) |
|
|
1,805,000 |
|
3,000,000 |
|
Polk County, FL, IDA, Series 1999, Weekly VRDNs (Norman Family Partnership)/(Huntington National Bank, Columbus, OH LOC) |
|
|
3,000,000 |
|
1,590,000 |
|
St. Petersburg, FL, HFA Weekly VRDNs (Florida Blood Services, Inc.)/(SouthTrust Bank of Alabama, Birmingham LOC) |
|
|
1,590,000 |
|
900,000 |
|
Sumter County, FL, IDA Weekly VRDNs (Great Southern Wood Preserving Co.)/(SouthTrust Bank of Alabama, Birmingham LOC) |
|
|
900,000 |
|
3,300,000 |
|
Tamarac, FL, IDRB, Series 1995, Weekly VRDNs (Arch Aluminum & Glass Co., Inc. Project)/(Mellon Bank N.A., Pittsburgh LOC) |
|
|
3,300,000 |
|
1,350,000 |
|
Volusia County, FL, IDA Weekly VRDNs (Crane Cams)/(Deutsche Bank AG LOC) |
|
|
1,350,000 |
|
2,500,000 |
|
Wakulla County, FL, IDA Weekly VRDNs (Winco Utilities, Inc. Project)/(Bank of America, N.A. LOC) |
|
|
2,500,000 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
|
213,378,000 |
|
||||||
Principal |
|
|
|
|
Value |
|
|
|
|
SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Georgia--0.3% |
|
|
|
$ |
775,000 |
|
Crisp County, GA, Development Authority, Series B, 4.35% TOBs (Masonite Corp.)/(International Paper Co. GTD), Optional Tender 9/1/2000 |
|
$ |
775,000 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
Hawaii--1.3% |
|
|
|
|
4,000,000 |
|
Honolulu, HI, City & County, Series 1999, Block J, 5.31% TOBs (Bayerische Landesbank Girozentrale), Mandatory Tender 12/1/2000 |
|
|
4,000,000 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
Indiana--1.3% |
|
|
|
|
1,500,000 |
|
Poseyville, IN, Series 1998 B, Weekly VRDNs (North America Green, Inc)/(Harris Trust & Savings Bank, Chicago LOC) |
|
|
1,500,000 |
|
2,500,000 |
|
Poseyville, IN, Series 1998-A, Weekly VRDNs (North America Green, Inc)/(Harris Trust & Savings Bank, Chicago LOC) |
|
|
2,500,000 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
|
4,000,000 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
Louisiana--0.8% |
|
|
|
|
2,500,000 |
|
New Orleans, LA, IDB Weekly VRDNs (Home Furnishings Store)/(Bank One, Louisiana LOC) |
|
|
2,500,000 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
Maryland--0.8% |
|
|
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
Anne Arundel County, MD, EDRB, Series 1996, Weekly VRDNs (Atlas Container Corp. Project)/(Mellon Bank N.A., Pittsburgh LOC) |
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
1,225,000 |
|
Maryland State Energy Financing Administration, Limited Obligation Variable Rate Demand Revenue Bonds, Series 1996, Weekly VRDNs (Keywell L.L.C.)/(Bank of America, N.A. LOC) |
|
|
1,225,000 |
|
200,000 |
|
Wicomico County, MD, EDRB, Series 1994, Weekly VRDNs (Field Container Co. L.P.)/(Northern Trust Co., Chicago, IL LOC) |
|
|
200,000 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
|
2,425,000 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
Multistate--7.3% |
|
|
|
|
17,000,000 |
|
Charter Mac Floater Certificates Trust I, (First Tranche) Weekly VRDNs (MBIA INS)/(Bayerische Landesbank Girozentrale, Credit Communal de Belgique, Brussels and Toronto Dominion Bank LIQs) |
|
|
17,000,000 |
|
4,786,000 |
|
Clipper Tax-Exempt Certificates Trust (AMT Multistate), Series A, Weekly VRDNs (State Street Bank and Trust Co. LIQ) |
|
|
4,786,000 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
|
21,786,000 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
Oklahoma--1.0% |
|
|
|
|
3,100,000 |
|
Cleveland County, OK, Home Loan Authority, Tecumseh Pointe Apartments, 5.40% TOBs (HSBC Bank USA) 3/1/2001 |
|
|
3,100,000 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
Pennsylvania--0.7% |
|
|
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
Clinton County, PA, IDA, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Series 1992A, 4.70% TOBs (International Paper Co.), Optional Tender 1/15/2001 |
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
||||||
Principal |
|
|
|
|
Value |
|
|
|
|
SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Texas--3.7% |
|
|
|
$ |
2,500,000 |
|
Angelina and Neches River Authority, TX, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Series 1993, 4.65% CP (Temple-Eastex, Inc.)/(Temple-Inland, Inc. GTD), Mandatory Tender 5/12/2000 |
|
$ |
2,500,000 |
|
8,500,000 |
|
Brazos River Authority, TX, Series 1999C, Weekly VRDNs (TXU Electric Co.)/(Bank of New York, New York LOC) |
|
|
8,500,000 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
|
11,000,000 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
Wisconsin--5.2% |
|
|
|
|
4,800,000 |
|
Chippewa Falls, WI, Unified School District, 4.25% TRANs, 9/29/2000 |
|
|
4,805,893 |
|
4,200,000 |
|
La Crosse, WI, School District, 4.40% TRANs, 9/28/2000 |
|
|
4,207,495 |
|
3,500,000 |
|
Lodi, WI School District, 4.20% TRANs, 10/30/2000 |
|
|
3,505,354 |
|
3,100,000 |
|
Neenah, WI Joint School District, 4.02% TRANs, 8/30/2000 |
|
|
3,100,692 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
|
15,619,434 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (AT AMORTIZED COST)3 |
|
$ |
298,097,028 |
|
Securities that are subject to alternative minimum tax represents 84.2% of the portfolio based upon total portfolio market value.
1 The fund may only invest in securities rated in one of the two highest short-term rating categories by nationally recognized statistical rating organizations ("NRSROs") or unrated securities of comparable quality. 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, MIG-1 or MIG-2 by Moody's Investors Service, or F-1+, F-1 or F-2 by Fitch IBCA, Inc. are all considered rated in one of the two highest short-term rating categories.
Securities rated in the highest short-term rating category (and unrated securities of comparable quality) are identified as First Tier securities. Securities rated in the second highest short-term rating category (and unrated securities of comparable quality) are identified as Second Tier securities. The fund follows applicable regulations in determining whether a security is rated and whether a security rated by multiple NRSROs in different rating categories should be identified as a First or Second Tier security.
At April 30, 2000, the portfolio securities were rated as follows:
Tier Rating Based on Total Market Value
First Tier |
|
Second Tier |
100.0% |
|
0.0% |
2 Denotes a restricted security which is subject to restrictions on resale under federal securities laws. These securities have been deemed liquid upon criteria approved by the fund's Board of Trustees. At April 30, 2000, these securities amounted to $8,000,000 which represents 2.7% of net assets.
3 Also represents cost for federal tax purposes.
Note: The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of net assets ($298,570,083) at April 30, 2000.
The following acronyms are used throughout this portfolio:
AMT |
--Alternative Minimum Tax |
BANs |
--Bond Anticipation Notes |
COL |
--Collateralized |
CP |
--Commercial Paper |
EDRB |
--Economic Development Revenue Bonds |
FGIC |
--Financial Guaranty Insurance Company |
FNMA |
--Federal National Mortgage Association |
GNMA |
--Government National Mortgage Association |
GTD |
--Guaranteed |
HFA |
--Housing Finance Authority |
IDA |
--Industrial Development Authority |
IDB |
--Industrial Development Bond |
IDRB |
--Industrial Development Revenue Bond |
INS |
--Insured |
IRDB |
--Industrial Revenue Development Bond |
LIQ |
--Liquidity Agreement |
LOC |
--Letter of Credit |
MBIA |
--Municipal Bond Investors Assurance |
MERLOTS |
--Municipal Exempt Receipts -- Liquidity Optional Tender Series |
PAC |
--Planned Amortization Class |
PCR |
--Pollution Control Revenue |
SFM |
--Single Family Mortgage |
TOBs |
--Tender Option Bonds |
TRANs |
--Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes |
VRDNs |
--Variable Rate Demand Notes |
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
APRIL 30, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total investments in securities, at amortized cost and value |
|
|
|
|
$ |
298,097,028 |
Cash |
|
|
|
|
|
255,024 |
Income receivable |
|
|
|
|
|
1,532,354 |
Receivable for shares sold |
|
|
|
|
|
84 |
|
||||||
TOTAL ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
|
299,884,490 |
|
||||||
Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payable for shares redeemed |
|
$ |
43,402 |
|
|
|
Income distribution payable |
|
|
943,004 |
|
|
|
Accrued expenses |
|
|
328,001 |
|
|
|
|
||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
1,314,407 |
|
||||||
Net assets for 298,570,083 shares outstanding |
|
|
|
|
$ |
298,570,083 |
|
||||||
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Proceeds Per Share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Institutional Shares: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$153,122,602 ÷ 153,122,602 shares outstanding |
|
|
|
|
|
$1.00 |
|
||||||
Cash II Shares: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$145,447,481 ÷ 145,447,481 shares outstanding |
|
|
|
|
|
$1.00 |
|
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
Investment Income: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
10,153,425 |
|
|||||||||||
Expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment adviser fee |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
1,045,028 |
|
|
|
|
Administrative personnel and services fee |
|
|
|
|
|
|
196,779 |
|
|
|
|
Custodian fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
20,847 |
|
|
|
|
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
149,069 |
|
|
|
|
Directors'/Trustees' fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,412 |
|
|
|
|
Auditing fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
14,659 |
|
|
|
|
Legal fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,066 |
|
|
|
|
Portfolio accounting fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
75,036 |
|
|
|
|
Distribution services fee--Cash II Shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
440,890 |
|
|
|
|
Shareholder services fee--Institutional Shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
212,252 |
|
|
|
|
Shareholder services fee--Cash II Shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
440,890 |
|
|
|
|
Share registration costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
32,274 |
|
|
|
|
Printing and postage |
|
|
|
|
|
|
23,026 |
|
|
|
|
Insurance premiums |
|
|
|
|
|
|
39,915 |
|
|
|
|
Miscellaneous |
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,169 |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||
TOTAL EXPENSES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,709,312 |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||
Waivers: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Waiver of investment adviser fee |
|
$ |
(558,756 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Waiver of distribution services fee--Cash II Shares |
|
|
(88,178 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Waiver of shareholder services fee--Institutional Shares |
|
|
(50,941 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||
TOTAL WAIVERS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(697,875 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||
Net expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,011,437 |
|
|||||||||||
Net investment income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
8,141,988 |
|
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
|
|
|
Six Months |
|
|
|
Year Ended |
|
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income |
|
$ |
8,141,988 |
|
|
$ |
7,416,155 |
|
|
||||||||
Distributions to Shareholders: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from net investment income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Institutional Shares |
|
|
(2,807,002 |
) |
|
|
(4,318,011 |
) |
Cash II Shares |
|
|
(5,334,986 |
) |
|
|
(3,098,144 |
) |
|
||||||||
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS |
|
|
(8,141,988 |
) |
|
|
(7,416,155 |
) |
|
||||||||
Share Transactions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from sale of shares |
|
|
1,256,306,691 |
|
|
|
1,426,334,652 |
|
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared |
|
|
1,260,625 |
|
|
|
1,899,046 |
|
Cost of shares redeemed |
|
|
(1,312,764,293 |
) |
|
|
(1,303,499,628 |
) |
|
||||||||
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS |
|
|
(55,196,977 |
) |
|
|
124,734,070 |
|
|
||||||||
Change in net assets |
|
|
(55,196,977 |
) |
|
|
124,734,070 |
|
|
||||||||
Net Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning of period |
|
|
353,767,060 |
|
|
|
229,032,990 |
|
|
||||||||
End of period |
|
$ |
298,570,083 |
|
|
$ |
353,767,060 |
|
|
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
(FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD)
|
|
Six Months |
|
|
Year Ended October 31, |
|||||||||||||
|
|
2000 |
|
|
1999 |
|
|
1998 |
|
|
1997 |
|
|
1996 |
|
|
1995 |
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period |
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
Income From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income |
|
0.02 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.04 |
|
Less Distributions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from net investment income |
|
(0.02 |
) |
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
(0.04 |
) |
|
||||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, End of Period |
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
||||||||||||||||||
Total Return1 |
|
1.66 |
% |
|
2.79 |
% |
|
3.09 |
% |
|
3.20 |
% |
|
3.20 |
% |
|
3.60 |
% |
|
||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios to Average Net Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||||||
Expenses |
|
0.60 |
%2 |
|
0.58 |
% |
|
0.58 |
% |
|
0.54 |
% |
|
0.49 |
% |
|
0.45 |
% |
|
||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
|
3.31 |
%2 |
|
2.76 |
% |
|
2.96 |
% |
|
3.15 |
% |
|
3.17 |
% |
|
3.58 |
% |
|
||||||||||||||||||
Expense waiver/reimbursement3 |
|
0.27 |
%2 |
|
0.27 |
% |
|
0.19 |
% |
|
0.25 |
% |
|
0.34 |
% |
|
0.42 |
% |
|
||||||||||||||||||
Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
|
$153,123 |
|
|
$136,841 |
|
|
$157,194 |
|
|
$479,860 |
|
|
$500,993 |
|
|
$153,347 |
|
|
1 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.
2 Computed on an annualized basis.
3 This voluntary expense decrease is reflected in both the expense and the net investment income ratios shown above.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
(FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD)
|
|
Six Months |
|
|
Year Ended October 31, |
||||||||||
|
|
2000 |
|
|
1999 |
|
|
1998 |
|
|
1997 |
|
|
1996 |
1 |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period |
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
Income From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income |
|
0.02 |
|
|
0.02 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
Less Distributions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from net investment income |
|
(0.02 |
) |
|
(0.02 |
) |
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
|||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, End of Period |
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
|||||||||||||||
Total Return2 |
|
1.52 |
% |
|
2.53 |
% |
|
2.83 |
% |
|
2.94 |
% |
|
2.80 |
% |
|
|||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios to Average Net Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||
Expenses |
|
0.85 |
%3 |
|
0.86 |
% |
|
0.85 |
% |
|
0.80 |
% |
|
0.65 |
%3 |
|
|||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
|
3.03 |
%3 |
|
2.52 |
% |
|
2.83 |
% |
|
2.88 |
% |
|
3.07 |
%3 |
|
|||||||||||||||
Expense waiver/reimbursement4 |
|
0.26 |
%3 |
|
0.24 |
% |
|
0.19 |
% |
|
0.24 |
% |
|
0.44 |
%3 |
|
|||||||||||||||
Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
|
$145,447 |
|
|
$216,926 |
|
|
$71,839 |
|
|
$62,756 |
|
|
$31,824 |
|
|
1 Reflects operations for the period from November 27, 1995 (date of initial public investment) to October 31, 1996.
2 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.
3 Computed on an annualized basis.
4 This voluntary expense decrease is reflected in both the expense and the net investment income ratios shown above.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
APRIL 30, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
Effective February 1, 2000, Florida Municipal Cash Trust (the "Fund") became a portfolio of the Money Market Obligations Trust (the "Trust"). The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the " Act"), as an open-end, management investment company. The Trust consists of 40 portfolios. The financial statements included herein are only those of the Fund. The financial statements of the other portfolios are presented separately. The assets of each portfolio are segregated and a shareholder's interest is limited to the portfolio in which shares are held. The Fund offers two classes of shares: Institutional Shares and Cash II Shares. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide current income exempt from federal regular income tax consistent with stability of principal and liquidity and to maintain an investment portfolio that will cause its shares to be exempt from the Florida state intangibles tax.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. These policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
The Fund uses the amortized cost method to value its portfolio securities in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the Act.
Interest income and expenses are accrued daily. Bond premium and discount, if applicable, are amortized as required by the Internal Revenue Code, as amended (the "Code"). Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income if any, are recorded at fair value. The Fund offers multiple classes of shares, which differ in their respective distribution and service fees. All shareholders bear the common expenses of the Fund based on average daily net assets of each class, without distinction between share classes. Dividends are declared separately for each class. No class has preferential dividend rights; differences in per share dividend rates are generally due to differences in separate class expenses.
It is the Fund's policy to comply with the provisions of the Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders each year substantially all of its income. Accordingly, no provision for federal tax is necessary.
The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. The Fund records when-issued securities on the trade date and maintains security positions such that sufficient liquid assets will be available to make payment for the securities purchased. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis are marked to market daily and begin earning interest on the settlement date. Losses may occur on these transactions due to changes in market conditions or the failure of counterparties to perform under the contract.
Restricted securities are securities that may only be resold upon registration under federal securities laws or in transactions exempt from such registration. Many restricted securities may be resold in the secondary market in transactions exempt from registration. In some cases, the restricted securities may be resold without registration upon exercise of a demand feature. Such restricted securities may be determined to be liquid under criteria established by the Board of Trustees (the " Trustees"). The Fund will not incur any registration costs upon such resales. Restricted securities are valued at amortized cost in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the Act.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, expenses and revenues reported in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimated.
Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis.
The Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest (without par value) for each class of shares. At April 30, 2000, capital paid-in aggregated $298,570,083.
Transactions in shares were as follows:
|
|
Six Months |
|
|
Year Ended |
|
Institutional Shares: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares sold |
|
558,394,032 |
|
|
669,367,832 |
|
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared |
|
1,131,903 |
|
|
1,698,610 |
|
Shares redeemed |
|
(543,244,654 |
) |
|
(691,418,704 |
) |
|
||||||
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM INSTITUTIONAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS |
|
16,281,281 |
|
|
(20,352,262 |
) |
|
||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six Months |
|
|
Year Ended |
|
Cash II Shares: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares sold |
|
697,912,659 |
|
|
756,966,820 |
|
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared |
|
128,722 |
|
|
200,436 |
|
Shares redeemed |
|
(769,519,639 |
) |
|
(612,080,924 |
) |
|
||||||
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM CASH II SHARE TRANSACTIONS |
|
(71,478,258 |
) |
|
145,086,332 |
|
|
||||||
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS |
|
(55,196,977 |
) |
|
124,734,070 |
|
|
Federated Investment Management Company, the Fund's investment adviser (the "Adviser"), receives for its services an annual investment Adviser fee equal to 0.40% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The Adviser may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee and/or reimburse certain operating expenses of the Fund. The Adviser can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver and/or reimbursement at any time at its sole discretion.
Federated Services Company ("FServ"), under the Administrative Services Agreement, provides the Fund with administrative personnel and services. The fee paid to FServ is based on a scale that ranges from 0.15% to 0.075% of the average aggregate daily net assets of all funds advised by subsidiaries of Federated Investors, Inc., subject to a $125,000 minimum per portfolio and $30,000 per each additional class.
The Fund has adopted a Distribution Plan (the "Plan") pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the terms of the Plan, the Fund will compensate Federated Securities Corp. ("FSC"), the principal distributor, from the net assets of the Fund to finance activities intended to result in the sale of the Fund's Institutional Shares and Class II Shares. The Plan provides that the Fund may incur distribution expenses according to the following schedule annually, to compensate FSC.
Share Class |
|
Percentage of Average |
Institutional Shares |
|
0.25% |
Class II Shares |
|
0.25% |
The distributor may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. The distributor can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.
For the period ended April 30, 2000, the Fund's Institutional Shares did not incur a distribution services fee.
Under the terms of a Shareholder Services Agreement with Federated Shareholder Services Company ("FSSC"), the Fund will pay FSSC up to 0.25% of average daily net assets of the Fund shares for the period. The fee paid to FSSC is used to finance certain services for shareholders and to maintain shareholder accounts. FSSC may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. FSSC can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.
FServ, through its subsidiary FSSC, serves as transfer and dividend disbursing agent for the Fund. The fee paid to FSSC is based on the size, type, and number of accounts and transactions made by shareholders.
FServ maintains the Fund's accounting records for which it receives a fee. The fee is based on the level of the Fund's average daily net assets for the period, plus out-of-pocket expenses.
During the period ended April 30, 2000, the Fund engaged in purchase and sale transactions with funds that have a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Directors/Trustees, and/or common Officers. These purchase and sale transactions were made at current market value pursuant to Rule 17a-7 under the Act and amounted to $1,017,756,594 and $978,825,000, respectively.
Certain of the Officers and Trustees of the Trust are Officers and Directors or Trustees of the above companies.
Since the Fund invests a substantial portion of its assets in issuers located in one state, it will be more susceptible to factors adversely affecting issuers of that state than would be a comparable tax-exempt mutual fund that invests nationally. In order to reduce the credit risk associated with such factors, at April 30, 2000, 50.3% of the securities in the portfolio of investments were backed by letters of credit or bond insurance of various financial institutions and financial guaranty assurance agencies. The percentage of investments insured by or supported (backed) by a letter of credit from any one institution or agency did not exceed 9.0% of total investments.
Chairman
President
Executive Vice President
Executive Vice President and Secretary
Vice President
Treasurer
Assistant Secretary
Mutual funds are not bank deposits or obligations, are not 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. Investment in mutual funds involves investment risk, including the possible loss of principal.
This report is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus, which contains facts concerning its objective and policies, management fees, expenses and other information.
Federated
World-Class Investment Manager
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
APRIL 30, 2000
Federated
Florida Municipal Cash Trust
Federated Investors Funds
5800 Corporate Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15237-7000
1-800-341-7400
www.federatedinvestors.com
Federated Securities Corp., Distributor
Cusip 60934N336
Cusip 60934N344
G00827-02 (6/00)
Federated is a registered mark of Federated Investors, Inc. 2000 ©Federated Investors, Inc.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
Dear Shareholder:
I am pleased to present the Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders of Georgia Municipal Cash Trust, a portfolio of Money Market Obligations Trust, which covers the six-month period from November 1, 1999 through April 30, 2000. The report begins with a discussion with the fund's portfolio manager, followed by a complete listing of the fund's holdings and its financial statements.
The fund is a convenient way to keep your ready cash pursuing double tax-free income--free from federal regular income tax and Georgia income tax1--through a portfolio concentrated in high-quality, short-term Georgia municipal securities. At the end of the reporting period, the fund's holdings were diversified among securities that use municipal bond financing for projects as varied as health care, housing, community development and transportation.
This double tax-free advantage means you have the opportunity to earn a greater after-tax yield than you could in a comparable high-quality taxable investment. Of course, the fund also brings you the added benefits of daily liquidity and stability of principal.2
During the reporting period, the fund paid double tax-free dividends totaling $0.02 per share. The fund's net assets reached approximately $201.8 million at the end of the reporting period.
Thank you for relying on Georgia Municipal Cash Trust to help your ready cash earn income every day. As always, we will continue to provide you with the highest level of professional service. We invite your questions or comments.
Sincerely,
John Christopher Donahue
J. Christopher Donahue
President
June 15, 2000
1 Income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax.
2 An investment in money market funds is neither insured nor guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although money market funds seek to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the fund.
An interview with the fund's portfolio manager, Jeff A. Kozemchak, CFA, Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager, Federated Investment Management Company.
Continued strong economic growth in the face of a series of Federal Reserve Board (the "Fed") interest rate increases characterized the reporting period. Gross Domestic Product ("GDP") growth in the third and fourth quarters of 1999 was 5.7% and 7.3%, respectively. This robust growth continued into the first quarter of 2000, with preliminary GDP reported as 5.4%. This marked the first time in 15 years that real GDP growth for three consecutive quarters has averaged over 6.0%. Clearly, this rate of growth exceeded widely accepted measures of the non-inflationary potential of the economy. The consumer continued to drive economic activity. Retail sales were strong and ended the reporting period with a 10.3% year-over-year increase. Labor markets remained tight. The average monthly increase in non-farm payrolls during the reporting period was $278,000 and the unemployment rate ended the reporting period at 4.1%, near the 29-year low set in January 2000.
Benign inflation measures through much of the reporting period served to offset the strong economic growth. Surging energy prices resulted in increases in the Producer Price Index ("PPI"), particularly in the first quarter of 2000. However, the core PPI rate was flat to negative for much of the reporting period. Additionally, productivity gains continued to be a factor in dampening the impact of tightness in the labor markets and creeping wage pressures. However, as the reporting period ended and first quarter inflation data emerged, signs of inflationary pressures appeared to be building. The Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index, a measure watched closely by the Fed, rose at a 3.2% rate in the first quarter of 2000. This was the largest increase since 1994. The Employment Cost Index, a closely watched measure of wage and benefit costs, increased by 4.1%. This was the largest increase since 1991. In addition, the core Consumer Price Index increased by 0.4% in April, well above the 0.2% expe cted.
During the reporting period, interest rates generally rose across the yield curve as the market built in expectations that the Fed would need to tighten monetary policy. And, in fact, the Fed did incrementally increase the federal funds target rate by 25 basis points on three separate occasions. The federal funds target rate ended the reporting period at 6.0%. Short-term market interest rates, in turn, reflected the robust economic conditions and expectations regarding Fed policy.
In addition to economic fundamentals, short-term municipal securities were strongly influenced by technical factors over the reporting period, notably calendar year-end and income tax payment season. Variable rate demand notes (VRDNs), which comprise more than 50% of the fund's investments, started the reporting period in the 3.3% range, but moved sharply higher in December as supply and demand imbalances occurred, peaking late in the month at 5.4%. Yields then declined 150 basis points in January, as coupon payments reinvested and year-end selling pressures eased. VRDN levels averaged a little over 3.6% during February and March before rising to the 5.0% range in April due to traditional tax season selling pressures. Over the six-month reporting period, VRDN yields averaged roughly 67% of taxable rates making them attractive for investors in the highest two federal tax brackets.
The supply of fixed-rate notes continued to be very light over the reporting period, as Year 2000 effects hampered issuance at the end of the year. Also, new issuance of fixed-rate notes in the first quarter was traditionally low. Municipalities continued to benefit from record tax collection--property, sales, and income--and the need to issue short-term borrowings dropped significantly over the past several years as the economy boomed. With this supply backdrop, expensive one-year note yields (lower than fair value), and the Fed increasing interest rates, we decided to let the fund's average maturity roll inward (shorter) over the reporting period. We continue to emphasize a barbelled structure for the portfolio, combining a significant position in 7-day VRDNs and commercial paper equivalents with timely purchases of attractively priced fixed-rate notes with maturities between 6 and 12 months. This decision left the fund highly responsive to interest rate changes and allowed us to take full advantage of add itional Fed interest rate moves.
It is reasonable to expect further rate increases as the Fed puts its anti-inflation efforts into action and attempts to slow the economy and consumer spending. Over the next several months, the Fed will be paying particular attention to stock market behavior, consumer confidence, employment data, and retail sales. The Fed is looking for the demand side to slow along with consumer confidence. A weak stock market could help temper the amount of needed rate increases as the consumer is likely to slow spending if a bear market in stocks continues. Inflation data will be closely watched as we appear to be close to the late stages of the classic business cycle. We will continue to watch, with great interest, market developments in order to best serve our municipal clients.
A Special Meeting of shareholders of Federated Municipal Trust (the "Trust") was held on November 19, 1999. The following items were submitted to shareholders for approval. The meeting was adjourned to December 17, 1999, where the following items were approved as follows:
To elect Trustees:1
|
|
For |
|
Withheld |
Nicholas P. Constantakis |
|
407,462,013 |
|
2,947,468 |
John F. Cunningham |
|
407,485,347 |
|
2,924,134 |
J. Christopher Donahue |
|
407,457,175 |
|
2,952,306 |
Charles F. Mansfield, Jr. |
|
407,495,300 |
|
2,914,181 |
John S. Walsh |
|
407,431,265 |
|
2,978,216 |
1 The following Trustees continued their terms as Trustees of the Trust: John F. Donahue, Thomas G. Bigley, John T. Conroy, Jr., Lawrence D. Ellis, M.D., Peter E. Madden, John E. Murray, Jr., J.D., S.J.D. and Marjorie P. Smuts.
The December 17, 1999 meeting was then adjourned to January 14, 2000, where all items were passed as follows:
(a) To approve an amendment to and restatement of the Trust's Declaration of Trust to require the approval by a majority of the outstanding voting shares in the event of the sale and conveyance of the assets of the Trust to another trust or corporation:
For |
|
Against |
|
Broker |
|
Abstentions |
115,156,807 |
|
1,396,835 |
|
8,139,234 |
|
4,018,291 |
(b) To approve an amendment to and restatement of the Trust's Declaration of Trust to permit the Board of Trustees to liquidate assets of the Trust, or of its series or classes, and distribute the proceeds of such assets without seeking shareholder approval :
For |
|
Against |
|
Broker |
|
Abstentions |
88,221,169 |
|
28,332,473 |
|
8,139,234 |
|
4,018,291 |
To approve a proposed Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between the Trust, on behalf of its series, Georgia Municipal Cash Trust and Money Market Obligations Trust, on behalf of its series, Georgia Municipal Cash Trust:
For |
|
Against |
|
Broker |
|
Abstentions |
103,705,201 |
|
12,773,481 |
|
8,139,234 |
|
4,093,251 |
APRIL 30, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
Principal |
|
|
|
Value |
||
|
|
|
SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--99.0%1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Georgia--99.0% |
|
|
|
$ |
5,300,000 |
|
Athens-Clarke County, GA, IDA, Series 1988, 4.00% CP (Rhone Merieux, Inc. Project)/(Societe Generale, Paris LOC), Mandatory Tender 7/25/2000 |
|
$ |
5,300,000 |
|
1,300,000 |
|
Athens-Clarke County, GA, IDA, Series 1997, Weekly VRDNs (Armagh Capital Resource, LLC)/(Wachovia Bank of NC, N.A. LOC) |
|
|
1,300,000 |
|
2,700,000 |
|
Atlanta, GA, Airport Facilities Refunding Revenue Bonds, 5.50% Bonds (AMBAC INS), 1/1/2001 |
|
|
2,726,175 |
|
1,500,000 |
|
Atlanta, GA, Urban Residential Finance Authority, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 1995, Weekly VRDNs (West End Housing Development Project)/(First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LOC) |
|
|
1,500,000 |
|
4,495,000 |
|
Bartow County School District, GA, Series 2000, 4.50% TANs, 12/29/2000 |
|
|
4,495,000 |
|
3,650,000 |
|
Brunswick, GA, Housing Authority, Series S93, Weekly VRDNs (Island Square Apartments)/(Columbus Bank and Trust Co., GA LOC) |
|
|
3,650,000 |
|
3,000,000 |
|
Burke County, GA, Development Authority, PCRBs, Series 1998A, 3.90% CP (Oglethorpe Power Corp. Vogtle Project)/(AMBAC INS)/(Rabobank Nederland, Utrecht LIQ), Mandatory Tender 5/18/2000 |
|
|
3,000,000 |
|
1,075,000 |
|
Cherokee County, GA, Development Authority, IDRB Weekly VRDNs (Morrison Products, GA)/(KeyBank, N.A. LOC) |
|
|
1,075,000 |
|
10,500,000 |
|
Clayton County, GA, Housing Authority, Series 2000, Villages at Lake Ridge Apartments, Weekly VRDNs (Timber Mills Partners, LP)/(Amsouth Bank N.A., Birmingham LOC) |
|
|
10,500,000 |
|
550,000 |
|
Clayton County, GA, Housing Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 1992, Weekly VRDNs (Oxford Townhomes)/(Amsouth Bank N.A., Birmingham LOC) |
|
|
550,000 |
|
975,000 |
|
Cobb County, GA, IDA Weekly VRDNs (Atlanta RDC Co.)/(First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LOC) |
|
|
975,000 |
|
1,400,000 |
|
Cobb County, GA, IDA, IDRB, Series 1995, Weekly VRDNs (Consolidated Engineering Company, Inc. Project)/(Bank of America, N.A. LOC) |
|
|
1,400,000 |
|
670,000 |
|
Columbia County, GA, Development Authority, Series 1991, Weekly VRDNs (Augusta Sportswear, Inc.)/(Wachovia Bank of NC, N.A. LOC) |
|
|
670,000 |
|
6,000,000 |
|
Crisp County, GA, Development Authority, Series B, 4.35% TOBs (Masonite Corp.)/(International Paper Co. GTD), Optional Tender 9/1/2000 |
|
|
6,000,000 |
|
8,795,000 |
|
Crisp County, GA, Solid Waste Management Authority, Series 1998, Weekly VRDNs (FSA INS)/(First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LIQ) |
|
|
8,795,000 |
|
1,250,000 |
|
De Kalb County, GA, Development Authority Weekly VRDNs (Rock-Tenn Company, Inc. Project)/(SunTrust Bank, Atlanta LOC) |
|
|
1,250,000 |
|
1,165,000 |
|
De Kalb County, GA, Development Authority, Series 1992, Weekly VRDNs (House of Cheatham, Inc. Project)/(Bank of America, N.A. LOC) |
|
|
1,165,000 |
Principal |
|
|
|
Value |
||
|
|
|
SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Georgia--continued |
|
|
|
$ |
600,000 |
|
De Kalb County, GA, Development Authority, Series 1993, Weekly VRDNs (Pet, Inc.)/(PNC Bank, N.A. LOC) |
|
$ |
600,000 |
|
2,300,000 |
|
De Kalb County, GA, Development Authority, Series 1995, Weekly VRDNs (Rock-Tenn Converting Co.)/(SunTrust Bank, Atlanta LOC) |
|
|
2,300,000 |
|
1,140,000 |
|
De Kalb County, GA, Development Authority, Series 1996, Weekly VRDNs (DeKalb Steel, Inc.)/(SouthTrust Bank of Georgia, Atlanta LOC) |
|
|
1,140,000 |
|
6,600,000 |
|
De Kalb County, GA, Multifamily Housing Authority, (Robins Landing Project) Series 1999, Weekly VRDNs (Glenwood Drive Partners, Ltd.)/(Bank of America, N.A. LOC) |
|
|
6,600,000 |
|
4,000,000 |
|
De Kalb County, GA, Multifamily Housing Authority, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 1996, Weekly VRDNs (Bryton Hill Apartments)/(PNC Bank, N.A. LOC) |
|
|
4,000,000 |
|
1,000,000 |
|
De Kalb County, GA, Water & Sewer, 7.00% Bonds (United States Treasury PRF), 10/1/2000 (@102) |
|
|
1,032,766 |
|
4,000,000 |
|
De Kalb County, GA, Water & Sewer, 7.00% Bonds (United States Treasury PRF), 10/1/2000 (@102) |
|
|
4,132,391 |
|
5,000,000 |
|
Doughery County, GA, School System, 4.74% TANs, 12/29/2000 |
|
|
5,007,648 |
|
2,700,000 |
|
Douglas County, GA, Development Authority, Series 1997, Weekly VRDNs (Austral Insulated Products, Inc.)/(Regions Bank, Alabama LOC) |
|
|
2,700,000 |
|
740,000 |
|
Douglas County, GA, Development Authority, Series 1997, Weekly VRDNs (Paul B. Goble)/(Wachovia Bank of NC, N.A. LOC) |
|
|
740,000 |
|
5,585,000 |
|
Douglas County, GA, Development Authority, Series 1998A, Weekly VRDNs (Heritage Bag)/(Wachovia Bank of NC, N.A. LOC) |
|
|
5,585,000 |
|
1,215,000 |
|
Douglas County, GA, School District, 5.00% Bonds, 1/1/2001 |
|
|
1,220,904 |
|
5,000,000 |
|
Forsythe County, GA, Development Authority, IDRB, Series 1995, Weekly VRDNs (American BOA, Inc. Project)/(Dresdner Bank AG, Frankfurt LOC) |
|
|
5,000,000 |
|
1,660,000 |
|
Fulton County, GA, Housing Authority, Series 1996, Weekly VRDNs (Saratoga Apartments Project)/(SouthTrust Bank of Alabama, Birmingham LOC) |
|
|
1,660,000 |
|
4,500,000 |
|
Fulton County, GA, Housing Authority, Series 1999, Weekly VRDNs (Walton Falls Apartments)/(Wachovia Bank of NC, N.A. LOC) |
|
|
4,500,000 |
|
2,200,000 |
|
Fulton County, GA, IDA Weekly VRDNs (Automatic Data Processing, Inc.) |
|
|
2,200,000 |
|
2,160,000 |
|
Fulton County, GA, IDA Weekly VRDNs (C.K.S. Packaging, Inc.)/(SouthTrust Bank of Georgia, Atlanta LOC) |
|
|
2,160,000 |
|
1,700,000 |
|
Fulton County, GA, IDA, Series 1997, Weekly VRDNs (In-Store Media Corp.)/(SunTrust Bank, Atlanta LOC) |
|
|
1,700,000 |
|
2,800,000 |
|
Gainesville, GA, Redevelopment Authority, Downtown Developments, Ltd., Series 1987, Weekly VRDNs (Downtown Developments, Ltd.)/(Regions Bank, Alabama LOC) |
|
|
2,800,000 |
|
2,360,000 |
|
Gainesville, GA, Redevelopment Authority, IDRB, Series 1986, Weekly VRDNs (Hotel of Gainesville Associates Project)/(Regions Bank, Alabama LOC) |
|
|
2,360,000 |
|
1,700,000 |
|
Georgia Port Authority, Series 1996A, Weekly VRDNs (Colonel's Island Terminal)/(SunTrust Bank, Atlanta LOC) |
|
|
1,700,000 |
Principal |
|
|
|
Value |
||
|
|
|
SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Georgia--continued |
|
|
|
$ |
1,100,000 |
|
Georgia State, PUTTERs, Series 128, Weekly VRDNs (J.P. Morgan & Co., Inc. LIQ) |
|
$ |
1,100,000 |
|
1,500,000 |
|
Georgia State, UT GO, 5.75% Bonds, 7/1/2000 |
|
|
1,505,108 |
|
2,805,000 |
|
Gwinnett County, GA, IDA, Series 1996, Weekly VRDNs (Sidel, Inc. Project)/(Bank of America, N.A. LOC) |
|
|
2,805,000 |
|
630,000 |
|
Gwinnett County, GA, IDA, Series 1997, Weekly VRDNs (Virgil R. Williams, Jr.)/(Wachovia Bank of NC, N.A. LOC) |
|
|
630,000 |
|
2,200,000 |
|
Gwinnett County, GA, IDA, Series 1998, Weekly VRDNs (Pace Manufacturing, Inc.)/(Amsouth Bank N.A., Birmingham LOC) |
|
|
2,200,000 |
|
3,000,000 |
|
Gwinnett County, GA, IDA, Series 2000, Weekly VRDNs (Maltese Signs, Inc.)/(SunTrust Bank, Atlanta LOC) |
|
|
3,000,000 |
|
5,000,000 |
2 |
Gwinnett County, GA, Water and Sewer Authority, (PT-1169), 3.62% TOBs (Gwinnett County, GA)/(Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. LIQ), Optional Tender 7/20/2000 |
|
|
5,000,000 |
|
1,500,000 |
|
Hart County, GA, IDA, Revenue Bonds, Series 1996, Weekly VRDNs (Rock-Tenn Converting Co. Project)/(SunTrust Bank, Atlanta LOC) |
|
|
1,500,000 |
|
6,750,000 |
|
Jackson County, GA, IDA, Series 1996, Weekly VRDNs (Buhler Quality Yarns Corp. Project)/(UBS AG LOC) |
|
|
6,750,000 |
|
1,150,000 |
|
Jackson County, GA, IDA, Series 1997, Weekly VRDNs (Mullett Co.)/(Wachovia Bank of NC, N.A. LOC) |
|
|
1,150,000 |
|
900,000 |
|
Jefferson, GA, Development Authority, Series 1997, Weekly VRDNs (Ringwood Containers, L.P.)/(Wachovia Bank of NC, N.A. LOC) |
|
|
900,000 |
|
3,110,000 |
|
LaGrange, GA, Multifamily Housing Authority Revenue Bonds, 4.65% TOBs (Lee's Crossing Project Phase II)/(Columbus Bank and Trust Co., GA LOC), Optional Tender 5/1/2000 |
|
|
3,110,000 |
|
2,930,000 |
|
LaGrange, GA, Multifamily Housing Authority Revenue Bonds, 4.65% TOBs (Lee's Crossing Project Phase I)/(Columbus Bank and Trust Co., GA LOC), Optional Tender 5/1/2000 |
|
|
2,930,000 |
|
3,630,000 |
|
LaGrange, GA, Multifamily Housing Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 1997, Weekly VRDNs (Greenwood Park)/(Columbus Bank and Trust Co., GA LOC) |
|
|
3,630,000 |
|
3,465,000 |
|
LaGrange, GA, Multifamily Housing Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 1997, Weekly VRDNs (Meadow Terrace)/(Columbus Bank and Trust Co., GA LOC) |
|
|
3,465,000 |
|
7,770,000 |
|
Marietta, GA, Multifamily Housing Authority Revenue Bonds, Series 1995, Weekly VRDNs (Chalet Apartments Project)/(General Electric Capital Corp. LOC) |
|
|
7,770,000 |
|
2,085,000 |
|
McDuffie County, GA, Development Authority Weekly VRDNs (Thomson Plastics)/(SouthTrust Bank of Alabama, Birmingham LOC) |
|
|
2,085,000 |
|
2,000,000 |
|
McDuffie County, GA, Development Authority, Series 1998, 4.65% CP (Temple-Inland Forest Products Corp.)/(Temple-Inland, Inc. GTD), Mandatory Tender 5/15/2000 |
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
565,000 |
|
Milledgeville & Baldwin County, GA, Development Authority, Series 1997, Weekly VRDNs (Oconee Area Properties, Inc.)/(Wachovia Bank of NC, N.A. LOC) |
|
|
565,000 |
|
4,457,000 |
|
Milledgeville & Baldwin County, GA, Development Authority, Series 2000, Weekly VRDNs (Vernay Manufacturing, Inc.)/(Firstar Bank, N.A., Cincinnati LOC) |
|
|
4,457,000 |
Principal |
|
|
|
Value |
||
|
|
|
SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Georgia--continued |
|
|
|
$ |
2,500,000 |
|
Richmond County, GA, Development Authority, Series 1999, Weekly VRDNs (Rock-Tenn Converting Co.)/(SunTrust Bank, Atlanta LOC) |
|
$ |
2,500,000 |
|
2,700,000 |
|
Rockdale County, GA, Development Authority, Series 1995, Weekly VRDNs (Great Southern Wood Preserving Co.)/(SunTrust Bank, Central Florida LOC) |
|
|
2,700,000 |
|
6,000,000 |
|
Rome-Floyd County, GA, Development Authority, Series 2000, Weekly VRDNs (VTI of Georgia)/(Norwest Bank Minnesota, N.A. LOC) |
|
|
6,000,000 |
|
3,550,000 |
|
Savannah, GA, EDA, Series 1995A, Weekly VRDNs (Home Depot, Inc.) |
|
|
3,550,000 |
|
2,950,000 |
|
Stephens County, GA, Development Authority, Series 1999, Weekly VRDNs (Toccoa Packaging, Inc.)/(SouthTrust Bank of Alabama, Birmingham LOC) |
|
|
2,950,000 |
|
2,395,000 |
|
Upson County, GA, 4.55% TANs, 12/29/2000 |
|
|
2,395,749 |
|
4,100,000 |
|
Valdosta, GA, City Schools, Series 2000, 4.60% TANs, 12/29/2000 |
|
|
4,105,192 |
|
1,000,000 |
|
Wayne County, GA, IDA, Revenue Bonds, Series 1995, Weekly VRDNs (Harsco Corp.)/(Bank of America, N.A. LOC) |
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
3,000,000 |
|
Whitfield County, GA, Development Authority Weekly VRDNs (Franklin Industries Inc., Project)/(Bank of America, N.A. LOC) |
|
|
3,000,000 |
|
1,410,000 |
|
Whitfield County, GA, Development Authority, Series 1996, Weekly VRDNs (AMC International, Inc. Project)/(SouthTrust Bank of Alabama, Birmingham LOC) |
|
|
1,410,000 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (AT AMORTIZED COST)3 |
|
$ |
199,652,933 |
|
Securities that are subject to alternative minimum tax represent 76.4% of the portfolio as calculated based upon total portfolio market value.
1 The fund may only invest in securities rated in one of the two highest short-term rating categories by nationally recognized statistical rating organizations ("NRSROs") or unrated securities of comparable quality. 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, MIG-1 or MIG-2 by Moody's Investors Service, or F-1+, F-1 or F-2 by Fitch IBCA, Inc. are all considered rated in one of the two highest short-term rating categories.
Securities rated in the highest short-term rating category (and unrated securities of comparable quality) are identified as First Tier securities. Securities rated in the second highest short-term rating category (and unrated securities of comparable quality) are identified as Second Tier securities. The fund follows applicable regulations in determining whether a security is rated and whether a security rated by multiple NRSROs in different rating categories should be identified as a First or Second Tier security.
At April 30, 2000, the portfolio securities were rated as follows:
Tier Rating Percentage Based on Total Market Value
First Tier |
|
Second Tier |
95.99% |
|
4.01% |
2 Denotes a restricted security which is subject to restrictions on resale under federal securities laws. These securities have been deemed liquid based upon criteria approved by the fund's Board of Trustees. At April 30, 2000, these securities amounted to $5,000,000 which represents 2.5% of net assets.
3 Also represents cost for federal tax purposes.
Note: The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of net assets ($201,764,927) at April 30, 2000.
The following acronyms are used throughout this portfolio:
AMBAC |
--American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation |
CP |
--Commercial Paper |
EDA |
--Economic Development Authority |
FSA |
--Financial Security Assurance |
GO |
--General Obligation |
GTD |
--Guaranteed |
IDA |
--Industrial Development Authority |
IDRB |
--Industrial Development Revenue Bonds |
INS |
--Insured |
LIQ |
--Liquidity Agreement |
LOC |
--Letter of Credit |
PCRB |
--Pollution Control Revenue Bonds |
PRF |
--Prerefunded |
PUTTERs |
--Putable Tax-Exempt Receipts |
TANs |
--Tax Anticipation Notes |
TOBs |
--Tender Option Bonds |
UT |
--Unlimited Tax |
VRDNs |
--Variable Rate Demand Notes |
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
APRIL 30, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total investments in securities, at amortized cost and value |
|
|
|
|
$ |
199,652,933 |
Cash |
|
|
|
|
|
801,525 |
Income receivable |
|
|
|
|
|
1,079,462 |
Receivable for shares sold |
|
|
|
|
|
1,046,848 |
Deferred organizational costs |
|
|
|
|
|
880 |
|
||||||
TOTAL ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
|
202,581,648 |
|
||||||
Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income distribution payable |
|
$ |
777,042 |
|
|
|
Accrued expenses |
|
|
39,679 |
|
|
|
|
||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
816,721 |
|
||||||
Net assets for 201,764,927 shares outstanding |
|
|
|
|
$ |
201,764,927 |
|
||||||
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Proceeds Per Share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$201,764,927 ÷ 201,764,927 shares outstanding |
|
|
|
|
|
$1.00 |
|
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
Investment Income: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
4,873,714 |
|
|||||||||||
Expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment adviser fee |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
628,316 |
|
|
|
|
Administrative personnel and services fee |
|
|
|
|
|
|
94,650 |
|
|
|
|
Custodian fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,060 |
|
|
|
|
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,275 |
|
|
|
|
Directors'/Trustees' fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
946 |
|
|
|
|
Auditing fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,847 |
|
|
|
|
Legal fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,513 |
|
|
|
|
Portfolio accounting fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
30,003 |
|
|
|
|
Shareholder services fee |
|
|
|
|
|
|
314,158 |
|
|
|
|
Share registration costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,262 |
|
|
|
|
Printing and postage |
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,386 |
|
|
|
|
Insurance premiums |
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,612 |
|
|
|
|
Miscellaneous |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,267 |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||
TOTAL EXPENSES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,123,295 |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||
Waivers: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Waiver of investment adviser fee |
|
$ |
(432,147 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Waiver of shareholder services fee |
|
|
(75,398 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||
TOTAL WAIVERS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(507,545 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||
Net expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
615,750 |
|
|||||||||||
Net investment income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
4,257,964 |
|
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
|
|
Six Months |
|
|
Year Ended |
|
||
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income |
|
$ |
4,257,964 |
|
|
$ |
6,672,078 |
|
|
||||||||
Distributions to Shareholders: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from net investment income |
|
|
(4,257,964 |
) |
|
|
(6,672,078 |
) |
|
||||||||
Share Transactions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from sale of shares |
|
|
388,990,890 |
|
|
|
720,843,748 |
|
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared |
|
|
1,567,545 |
|
|
|
3,573,586 |
|
Cost of shares redeemed |
|
|
(455,925,837 |
) |
|
|
(625,382,790 |
) |
|
||||||||
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS |
|
|
(65,367,402 |
) |
|
|
99,034,544 |
|
|
||||||||
Change in net assets |
|
|
(65,367,402 |
) |
|
|
99,034,544 |
|
|
||||||||
Net Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning of period |
|
|
267,132,329 |
|
|
|
168,097,785 |
|
|
||||||||
End of period |
|
$ |
201,764,927 |
|
|
$ |
267,132,329 |
|
|
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
(FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD)
|
|
Six Months |
|
|
Year Ended October 31, |
|||||||||||||
|
|
2000 |
|
|
1999 |
1 |
|
1998 |
|
|
1997 |
|
|
1996 |
|
|
1995 |
2 |
Net Asset Value, Beginning |
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
Income From |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income |
|
0.02 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.01 |
|
Less Distributions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from net investment income |
|
(0.02 |
) |
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
(0.03 |
) |
|
(0.01 |
) |
|
||||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, End of Period |
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
||||||||||||||||||
Total Return3 |
|
1.70 |
% |
|
2.94 |
% |
|
3.33 |
% |
|
3.38 |
% |
|
3.37 |
% |
|
0.73 |
% |
|
||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios to Average Net Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||||||
Expenses |
|
0.49 |
%4 |
|
0.49 |
% |
|
0.49 |
% |
|
0.49 |
% |
|
0.46 |
% |
|
0.25 |
%4 |
|
||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
|
3.39 |
%4 |
|
2.90 |
% |
|
3.28 |
% |
|
3.33 |
% |
|
3.31 |
% |
|
3.81 |
%4 |
|
||||||||||||||||||
Expense waiver/reimbursement5 |
|
0.40 |
%4 |
|
0.42 |
% |
|
0.44 |
% |
|
0.43 |
% |
|
0.52 |
% |
|
0.75 |
%4 |
|
||||||||||||||||||
Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
|
$201,765 |
|
$267,132 |
|
$168,098 |
|
$121,858 |
|
$122,940 |
|
$111,278 |
|
|||||
|
1 For the year ended October 31, 1999, the fund was audited by Ernst & Young LLP. Each of the previous years was audited by other auditors.
2 Reflects operations for the period from August 22, 1995 (date of initial public investment) to October 31, 1995.
3 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.
4 Computed on an annualized basis.
5 This voluntary expense decrease is reflected in both the expense and the net investment income ratios shown above.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
APRIL 30, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
Effective February 1, 2000, Georgia Municipal Cash Trust (the "Fund") became a portfolio of the Money Market Obligations Trust (the "Trust"). The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the " Act"), as an open-end, management investment company. The Trust consists of 40 portfolios. The financial statements included herein are only those of the fund. The financial statements of the other portfolios are presented separately. The assets of each portfolio are segregated and a shareholder's interest is limited to the portfolio in which shares are held. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide current income exempt from federal regular income tax and Georgia State income tax consistent with stability of principal and liquidity.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. These policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
The Fund uses the amortized cost method to value its portfolio securities in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the Act.
Interest income and expenses are accrued daily. Bond premium and discount, if applicable, are amortized as required by the Internal Revenue Code, as amended (the "Code"). Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at fair value.
It is the Fund's policy to comply with the provisions of the Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders each year substantially all of its income. Accordingly, no provision for federal tax is necessary.
The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. The Fund records when-issued securities on the trade date and maintains security positions such that sufficient liquid assets will be available to make payment for the securities purchased. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis are marked to market daily and begin earning interest on the settlement date. Losses may occur on these transactions due to changes in market conditions or the failure of counterparties to perform under the contract.
Restricted securities are securities that may only be resold upon registration under federal securities laws or in transactions exempt from such registration. Many restricted securities may be resold in the secondary market in transactions exempt from registration. In some cases, the restricted securities may be resold without registration upon exercise of a demand feature. Such restricted securities may be determined to be liquid under criteria established by the Board of Trustees ("Trustees" ). The Fund will not incur any registration costs upon such resales. Restricted securities are valued at amortized cost in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the Act.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, expenses and revenues reported in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimated.
Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis.
The Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest (without par value). At April 30, 2000, capital paid-in aggregated $201,764,927.
Transactions in shares were as follows:
|
|
Six Months |
|
|
Year Ended |
|
Shares sold |
|
388,990,890 |
|
|
720,843,748 |
|
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared |
|
1,567,545 |
|
|
3,573,586 |
|
Shares redeemed |
|
(455,925,837 |
) |
|
(625,382,790 |
) |
|
||||||
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS |
|
(65,367,402 |
) |
|
99,034,544 |
|
|
Federated Investment Management Company, the Fund's investment adviser (the "Adviser"), receives for its services an annual investment Adviser fee equal to 0.50% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The Adviser may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. The Adviser can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.
Federated Services Company ("FServ"), under the Administrative Services Agreement, provides the Fund with administrative personnel and services. The fee paid to FServ is based on a scale that ranges from 0.150% to 0.075% of the average aggregate daily net assets of all funds advised by subsidiaries of Federated Investors, Inc., subject to a $125,000 minimum per portfolio and $30,000 per each additional class.
Under the terms of a Shareholder Services Agreement with Federated Shareholder Services Company ("FSSC"), the Fund will pay FSSC up to 0.25% of average daily net assets of the Fund shares for the period. The fee paid to FSSC is used to finance certain services for shareholders and to maintain shareholder accounts. FSSC may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. FSSC can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.
FServ, through its subsidiary FSSC, serves as transfer and dividend disbursing agent for the Fund. The fee paid to FSSC is based on the size, type, and number of accounts and transactions made by shareholders.
FServ maintains the Fund's accounting records for which it receives a fee. The fee is based on the level of the Fund's average daily net assets for the period, plus out-of-pocket expenses.
Organizational expenses of $13,648 were borne initially by Adviser. The Fund has reimbursed the Adviser for these expenses. These expenses have been deferred and are being amortized during the five-year period following the Fund's effective date.
During the period ended April 30, 2000, the Fund engaged in purchase and sale transactions with funds that have a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Directors/Trustees, and/or common Officers. These purchase and sales transactions were made at current market value pursuant to Rule 17a-7 under the Act amounting to $284,935,000 and $364,265,000, respectively.
Certain of the Officers and Trustees of the Trust are Officers and Directors or Trustees of the above companies.
Since the Fund invests a substantial portion of its assets in issuers located in one state, it will be more susceptible to factors adversely affecting issuers of that state than would be a comparable tax-exempt mutual fund that invests nationally. In order to reduce the credit risk associated with such factors, at April 30, 2000, 78.1% of the securities in the portfolio of investments were backed by letters of credit or bond insurance of various financial institutions and financial guaranty assurance agencies. The percentage of investments insured by or supported (backed) by a letter of credit from any one institution or agency did not exceed 8.4% of total investments.
Chairman
President
Executive Vice President and Secretary
Executive Vice President
Vice President
Treasurer
Assistant Secretary
Mutual funds are not bank deposits or obligations, are not 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. Investment in mutual funds involves investment risk, including the possible loss of principal.
This report is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus which contains facts concerning its objective and policies, management fees, expenses and other information.
Federated
World-Class Investment Manager
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
APRIL 30, 2000
Federated
Georgia Municipal Cash Trust
Federated Investors Funds
5800 Corporate Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15237-7000
1-800-341-7400
www.federatedinvestors.com
Federated Securities Corp., Distributor
Cusip 60934N328
G01478-01 (6/00)
Federated is a registered mark of Federated Investors, Inc. 2000 ©Federated Investors, Inc.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
Dear Shareholder:
I am pleased to present the Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders of Massachusetts Municipal Cash Trust, a portfolio of Money Market Obligations Trust, which covers the six-month period from November 1, 1999 through April 30, 2000. The report begins with a discussion with the fund's portfolio manager, followed by a complete listing of the fund's holdings and its financial statements.
The fund is a convenient way to keep your ready cash pursuing double tax-free income--free from federal regular income tax and Massachusetts state income tax1--through a portfolio concentrated in high-quality, short-term Massachusetts municipal securities. At the end of the reporting period, the fund's holdings were diversified among securities that use municipal bond financing for projects as varied as health care, housing, community development and transportation.
This double tax-free advantage means you have the opportunity to earn a greater after-tax yield than you could in a comparable high-quality taxable investment. Of course, the fund also brings you the added benefits of daily liquidity and stability of principal.2
During the reporting period, the fund paid double tax-free dividends totaling $0.02 per share for both Institutional Shares and Boston 1784 Funds Shares.SM The fund's total net assets reached approximately $766.5 million.
Thank you for relying on Massachusetts Municipal Cash Trust to help your ready cash pursue tax-free income every day. As always, we will continue to provide you with the highest level of professional service. We invite your questions or comments.
Sincerely,
John Christopher Donahue
J. Christopher Donahue
President
June 15, 2000
1 Income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax.
2 An investment in money market funds is neither insured nor guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although money market funds seek to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the fund.
An interview with the fund's portfolio manager, Mary Jo Ochson, Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager, Federated Investment Management Company.
Continued strong economic growth in the face of a series of Federal Reserve Board (the "Fed") interest rate increases characterized the reporting period. Gross Domestic Product ("GDP") growth in the third and fourth quarters of 1999 was 5.7% and 7.3%, respectively. This robust growth continued into the first quarter of 2000, with preliminary GDP reported as 5.4%. This marked the first time in 15 years that real GDP growth for three consecutive quarters has averaged over 6.0%. Clearly, this rate of growth exceed widely accepted measures of the non-inflationary potential of the economy. The consumer continued to drive economic activity. Retail sales were strong and ended the reporting period with a 10.3% year-over-year increase. Labor markets remained tight. The average monthly increase in non-farm payrolls during the reporting period was $278,000 and the unemployment rate ended the reporting period at 4.1%, near the 29-year low set in January 2000.
Benign inflation measures through much of the reporting period served to offset the strong economic growth. Surging energy prices resulted in increases in the Producer Price Index ("PPI"), particularly in the first quarter of 2000. However, the core PPI rate was flat-to-negative for much of the reporting period. Additionally, productivity gains continued to be a factor in dampening the impact of tightness in the labor markets and creeping wage pressures. However, as the reporting period ended and first quarter inflation data emerged, signs of inflationary pressures appeared to be building. The Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index, a measure watched closely by the Fed, rose at a 3.2% rate in the first quarter of 2000. This was the largest increase since 1994. The Employment Cost Index, a closely watched measure of wage and benefit costs, increased by 4.1%. This was the largest increase since 1991. In addition, the Core Consumer Price Index increased by 0.4% in April, well above the 0.2% expe cted.
During the reporting period, interest rates generally rose across the yield curve as the market built in expectations that the Fed would need to tighten monetary policy. And, in fact, the Fed did incrementally increase the federal funds target rate by 25 basis points on three separate occasions. The federal funds target rate ended the reporting period at 6.0%. Short-term market interest rates, in turn, reflected the robust economic conditions and expectations regarding Fed policy.
In addition to economic fundamentals, short-term municipal securities were strongly influenced by technical factors over this period, notably calendar year end and income tax payment season. Variable rate demand notes (VRDNs), which comprise more than 50% of the fund's assets, started the period in the 3.3% range, but moved sharply higher in December as supply and demand imbalances occurred, peaking late in the month at 5.4%. Yields then declined 150 basis points in January, as coupon payments reinvested and year end selling pressures eased. VRDN levels averaged a little over 3.6% during February and March before rising to the 5.0% range in April due to traditional tax season selling pressures. Over the six-month reporting period, VRDN yields averaged roughly 67% of taxable rates making them attractive for investors in the highest two federal tax brackets.
The supply of fixed-rate notes continued to be very light over the reporting period, as Year 2000 effects hampered issuance at the end of the year. Also, new issuance of fixed-rate notes in the first quarter was traditionally low. Municipalities continued to benefit from record tax collections--property, sales, and income--and the need to issue short-term borrowings dropped significantly over the past several years as the economy boomed. With this supply backdrop, expensive one-year note yields (lower than fair value) and the Fed increasing interest rates, we decided to let the fund's average maturity roll inward (shorter) over the reporting period. We continue to emphasize a barbelled structure for the portfolio, combining a significant position in 7-day VRDNs and commercial paper equivalents with timely purchases of attractively priced fixed-rate notes with maturities between 6 and 12 months. This decision left the fund highly responsive to interest rate changes and allowed us to take full advantage of add itional Fed interest rate moves.
It is reasonable to expect further rate increases as the Fed puts its anti-inflation efforts into action and attempts to slow the economy and consumer spending. Over the next several months, the Fed will be paying particular attention to stock market behavior, consumer confidence, employment data, and retail sales. The Fed is looking for the demand side to slow along with consumer confidence. A weak stock market could help temper the amount of needed rate increases as the consumer is likely to slow spending if a bear market in stocks continues. Inflation data will be closely watched as we appear to be close to the late stages of the classic business cycle. We will continue to watch, with great interest, market developments in order to best serve our municipal clients.
A Special Meeting of shareholders of Federated Municipal Trust (the "Trust") was held on November 19, 1999. The following items were submitted to shareholders for approval. The meeting was adjourned to December 17, 1999, where the following items were approved as follows:
To elect Trustees1
|
|
For |
|
Withheld |
Nicholas P. Constantakis |
|
407,462,013 |
|
2,947,468 |
John F. Cunningham |
|
407,485,347 |
|
2,924,134 |
J. Christopher Donahue |
|
407,457,175 |
|
2,952,306 |
Charles F. Mansfield, Jr. |
|
407,495,300 |
|
2,914,181 |
John S. Walsh |
|
407,431,265 |
|
2,978,216 |
1 The following Trustees continued their terms as Trustees of the Trust: John F. Donahue, Thomas G. Bigley, John T. Conroy, Jr., Lawrence D. Ellis, M.D., Peter E. Madden, John E. Murray, Jr., J.D., S.J.D. and Marjorie P. Smuts.
The December 17, 1999 meeting was then adjourned to January 14, 2000, where all items were passed as follows:
(a) To approve an amendment to and restatement of the Trust's Declaration of Trust to require the approval by a majority of the outstanding voting shares in the event of the sale and conveyance of the assets of the Trust to another trust or corporation:
For |
|
Against |
|
Broker |
|
Abstentions |
230,576,788 |
|
1,638,265 |
|
63,350,364 |
|
9,154,771 |
(b) To approve an amendment to and restatement of the Trust's Declaration of Trust to permit the Board of Trustees to liquidate assets of the Trust, or of its series or classes, and distribute the proceeds of such assets without seeking shareholder approval :
For |
|
Against |
|
Broker |
|
Abstentions |
225,579,553 |
|
6,610,403 |
|
63,350,364 |
|
9,179,868 |
To approve a proposed Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between the Trust, on behalf of its series, Massachusetts Municipal Cash Trust and Money Market Obligations Trust, on behalf of its series, Massachusetts Municipal Cash Trust:
For |
|
Against |
|
Broker |
|
Abstentions |
229,825,893 |
|
1,791,177 |
|
63,350,364 |
|
9,752,755 |
APRIL 30, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
Principal |
|
|
|
Value |
||
|
|
|
SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--99.3%1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Massachusetts--97.2% |
|
|
|
$ |
23,166,000 |
|
ABN AMRO MuniTOPS Certificates Trust (Massachusetts Non-AMT), Series 1998-12, Weekly VRDNs (Massachusetts Water Resources Authority)/(MBIA INS)/(ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Amsterdam LIQ) |
|
$ |
23,166,000 |
|
25,360,000 |
|
ABN AMRO MuniTOPS Certificates Trust (Massachusetts Non-AMT), Series 2000-2, Weekly VRDNs (Massachusetts Water Resources Authority)/(FGIC INS)/(ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Amsterdam LIQ) |
|
|
25,360,000 |
|
5,014,000 |
|
Bedford, MA, 4.25% BANs, 12/4/2000 |
|
|
5,022,598 |
|
1,500,000 |
|
Boston, MA Water & Sewer Commission, General Revenue Bonds, Series 1994A, Weekly VRDNs (State Street Bank and Trust Co. LOC) |
|
|
1,500,000 |
|
2,533,000 |
|
Cambridge, MA, 4.75% Bonds, 11/1/2000 |
|
|
2,544,748 |
|
3,089,067 |
|
Carlisle, MA, 4.00% BANs, 7/3/2000 |
|
|
3,091,638 |
|
9,120,000 |
|
Clipper Tax-Exempt Certificates Trust (Massachusetts Non-AMT), Series 1999-1, Weekly VRDNs (Massachusetts State HFA)/(MBIA INS)/(State Street Bank and Trust Co. LIQ) |
|
|
9,120,000 |
|
57,034,162 |
|
Clipper Tax-Exempt Trust, Series A, Weekly VRDNs (Massachusetts State Lottery Commission)/(AMBAC INS)/ (State Street Bank and Trust Co. LIQ) |
|
|
57,034,162 |
|
3,000,000 |
|
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Weekly VRDNs (AMBAC INS)/(Citibank N.A., New York LIQ) |
|
|
3,000,000 |
|
9,500,000 |
|
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series 1997B, Weekly VRDNs (Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen, Frankfurt LIQ) |
|
|
9,500,000 |
|
4,181,000 |
|
Danvers, Massachusetts, 4.00% BANs, 7/13/2000 |
|
|
4,185,271 |
|
3,000,000 |
|
Dighton-Rehobeth, MA Regional School District, 3.53% BANs, 7/6/2000 |
|
|
3,000,678 |
|
3,500,000 |
|
Fall River, MA, 4.75% BANs (Fleet National Bank, Springfield, MA LOC), 6/15/2000 |
|
|
3,502,739 |
|
9,800,000 |
|
Freetown-Lakeville, MA Regional School District, 4.10% BANs, 9/28/2000 |
|
|
9,810,643 |
|
6,630,000 |
|
Gardner, MA, 4.70% BANs, 4/6/2001 |
|
|
6,647,725 |
|
3,325,000 |
|
Mashpee, MA, 4.30% BANs, 12/1/2000 |
|
|
3,325,000 |
|
33,485,000 |
|
Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority, Series 1999, Weekly VRDNs (Commerzbank AG, Frankfurt LIQ) |
|
|
33,485,000 |
|
50,500,000 |
|
Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority, Series 1999 FR/RI-A36, Weekly VRDNs (Bank of New York, New York LIQ) |
|
|
50,500,000 |
|
15,000,000 |
|
Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority, MERLOTS, Series 2000H, Weekly VRDNs (FGIC INS)/(First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LIQ) |
|
|
15,000,000 |
|
7,700,000 |
2 |
Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority, PT-1218, 4.20% TOBs (FGIC INS)/(Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. LIQ), Optional Tender 1/18/2001 |
|
|
7,700,000 |
|
3,000,000 |
|
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Series 1998A, Weekly VRDNs (Shady Hill School)/(State Street Bank and Trust Co. LOC) |
|
|
3,000,000 |
Principal |
|
|
|
Value |
||
|
|
|
SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Massachusetts--continued |
|
|
|
$ |
5,000,000 |
|
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Series 1999, Weekly VRDNs (Dean College)/(Fleet National Bank, Springfield, MA LOC) |
|
$ |
5,000,000 |
|
4,000,000 |
|
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Series 2000, Weekly VRDNs (Marine Biological Laboratory)/(Allied Irish Banks PLC LOC) |
|
|
4,000,000 |
|
9,200,000 |
|
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Series 2000, Weekly VRDNs (Wentworth Institute of Technology, Inc.)/(AMBAC INS)/(State Street Bank and Trust Co. LIQ) |
|
|
9,200,000 |
|
23,860,000 |
|
Massachusetts Federal-Aid Highway Program, Trust Receipts, FR/RI-A36, Weekly VRDNs (MBIA INS)/(Bayerische Hypotheken-und Vereinsbank AG LIQ) |
|
|
23,860,000 |
|
17,778,000 |
|
Massachusetts HEFA, Weekly VRDNs (Harvard University) |
|
|
17,778,000 |
|
28,700,000 |
|
Massachusetts HEFA, Series 1985H, Weekly VRDNs (Boston University)/(Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen, Frankfurt LOC) |
|
|
28,700,000 |
|
1,750,000 |
|
Massachusetts HEFA, Series 1999, Weekly VRDNs (CIL Reality of Massachusetts)/(Credit Local de France LOC) |
|
|
1,750,000 |
|
15,400,000 |
|
Massachusetts HEFA, Series A, Weekly VRDNs (Brigham & Women's Hospital)/(Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen, Frankfurt LOC) |
|
|
15,400,000 |
|
6,000,000 |
|
Massachusetts HEFA, Series A, Weekly VRDNs (University of Massachusetts)/(Credit Local de France LOC) |
|
|
6,000,000 |
|
5,000,000 |
|
Massachusetts HEFA, Series A, 10.25% Bonds (Fairview Extended Care Services, Inc.)/(United States Treasury PRF), 1/1/2001 (@103) |
|
|
5,342,560 |
|
1,500,000 |
|
Massachusetts HEFA, Series B, Weekly VRDNs (Clark University)/ (Fleet Bank N.A. LOC) |
|
|
1,500,000 |
|
9,340,000 |
|
Massachusetts HEFA, Series B, Weekly VRDNs (Endicott College)/(BankBoston, N.A. LOC) |
|
|
9,340,000 |
|
14,845,000 |
|
Massachusetts HEFA, Series B, Weekly VRDNs (Hallmark Health System)/(FSA INS)/(Fleet National Bank, Springfield, MA LIQ) |
|
|
14,845,000 |
|
13,900,000 |
|
Massachusetts HEFA, Series F, Weekly VRDNs (Children's Hospital of Boston)/(Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen, Frankfurt LIQ) |
|
|
13,900,000 |
|
12,825,000 |
|
Massachusetts HEFA, Series I, Weekly VRDNs (Harvard University) |
|
|
12,825,000 |
|
6,200,000 |
|
Massachusetts HEFA, MERLOTS, Series 2000-T, Weekly VRDNs (Simmons College)/(AMBAC INS)/(First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LIQ) |
|
|
6,200,000 |
|
1,800,000 |
|
Massachusetts IFA, Series 1992, Weekly VRDNs (Holyoke Water Power Co.)/(Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce LOC) |
|
|
1,800,000 |
|
20,000,000 |
|
Massachusetts IFA, Series 1992B, 3.75% CP (New England Power Co.), Mandatory Tender 5/18/2000 |
|
|
20,000,000 |
|
14,250,000 |
|
Massachusetts IFA, Series 1992B, 3.80% CP (New England Power Co.), Mandatory Tender 6/14/2000 |
|
|
14,250,000 |
|
14,800,000 |
|
Massachusetts IFA, Series 1992B, 4.00% CP (New England Power Co.), Mandatory Tender 6/21/2000 |
|
|
14,800,000 |
Principal |
|
|
|
Value |
||
|
|
|
SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Massachusetts--continued |
|
|
|
$ |
5,900,000 |
|
Massachusetts IFA, Series 1994, Weekly VRDNs (Nova Realty Trust)/(Fleet National Bank, Springfield, MA LOC) |
|
$ |
5,900,000 |
|
5,805,000 |
|
Massachusetts IFA, Series 1995, Weekly VRDNs (Goddard House)/ (Fleet Bank N.A. LOC) |
|
|
5,805,000 |
|
7,200,000 |
|
Massachusetts IFA, Series 1995, Weekly VRDNs (Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research) |
|
|
7,200,000 |
|
6,919,000 |
|
Massachusetts IFA, Series 1996, Weekly VRDNs (Newbury College)/(BankBoston, N.A. LOC) |
|
|
6,919,000 |
|
2,800,000 |
|
Massachusetts IFA, Series 1997, Weekly VRDNs (Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)/(Fleet National Bank, Springfield, MA LOC) |
|
|
2,800,000 |
|
5,760,000 |
|
Massachusetts IFA, Series 1997, Weekly VRDNs (Mount Ida College)/(Credit Local de France LOC) |
|
|
5,760,000 |
|
5,965,000 |
|
Massachusetts IFA, Series 1998A, Weekly VRDNs (JHC Assisted Living Corp.)/(Fleet National Bank, Springfield, MA LOC) |
|
|
5,965,000 |
|
1,225,000 |
|
Massachusetts IFA, Series A, Weekly VRDNs (Hockomock YMCA)/(Bank of Nova Scotia, Toronto LOC) |
|
|
1,225,000 |
|
9,600,000 |
|
Massachusetts IFA, Series B, Weekly VRDNs (Williston North Hampton School)/(Fleet National Bank, Springfield, MA LOC) |
|
|
9,600,000 |
|
2,700,000 |
|
Massachusetts IFA, 5.00% Bonds (Museum of Fine Arts, Boston)/ (MBIA INS), 1/1/2001 |
|
|
2,717,174 |
|
10,000,000 |
|
Massachusetts State HFA, MERLOTS, Series 1999H, Weekly VRDNs (MBIA INS)/(First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LIQ) |
|
|
10,000,000 |
|
6,000,000 |
|
Massachusetts State HFA, Multifamily Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 1995 A, Weekly VRDNs (Republic National Bank of New York LIQ) |
|
|
6,000,000 |
|
9,290,000 |
2 |
Massachusetts State HFA, PT-162, 4.20% TOBs (MBIA INS)/(Banque Nationale de Paris LIQ), Optional Tender 1/25/2001 |
|
|
9,290,000 |
|
4,835,000 |
|
Massachusetts State, PA-647, Weekly VRDNs (Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. LIQ) |
|
|
4,835,000 |
|
3,255,000 |
|
Massachusetts State, Series 1999 SG 126, Weekly VRDNs (Societe Generale, Paris LIQ) |
|
|
3,255,000 |
|
27,545,000 |
|
Massachusetts Turnpike Authority, Variable Rate Certificates, Series 1997N, Weekly VRDNs (MBIA INS)/(Bank of America, N.A. LIQ) |
|
|
27,545,000 |
|
4,090,000 |
2 |
Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust Pool, PT-1185, 3.80% TOBs (Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. LIQ) Optional Tender 9/7/2000 |
|
|
4,090,000 |
|
16,500,000 |
|
Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust Pool, Subordinate, MERLOTS, Series 1999N, Weekly VRDNs (First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LIQ) |
|
|
16,500,000 |
|
10,000,000 |
|
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, Series 1994, 3.95% CP (Morgan Guaranty Trust Co., New York LOC), Mandatory Tender 5/30/2000 |
|
|
10,000,000 |
|
6,000,000 |
|
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, Series 2000B, Weekly VRDNs (FGIC INS)/(FGIC Securities Purchase, Inc. LIQ) |
|
|
6,000,000 |
Principal |
|
|
|
Value |
||
|
|
|
SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Massachusetts--continued |
|
|
|
$ |
4,403,100 |
|
Maynard, MA, 4.25% BANs, 9/29/2000 |
|
$ |
4,410,095 |
|
2,426,250 |
|
Newbury, MA, 4.00% BANs, 8/11/2000 |
|
|
2,428,534 |
|
3,350,000 |
|
Norwood, MA, 4.00% BANs, 8/16/2000 |
|
|
3,353,299 |
|
2,000,000 |
|
Oxford, MA, 4.75% BANs, 1/18/2001 |
|
|
2,004,140 |
|
8,000,000 |
|
Pittsfield, MA, 4.25% BANs, 9/15/2000 |
|
|
8,013,730 |
|
10,000,000 |
|
Plainville, MA, 4.25% BANs, 12/15/2000 |
|
|
10,014,929 |
|
2,651,000 |
|
Randolph, MA, 4.00% BANs, 6/16/2000 |
|
|
2,651,806 |
|
3,500,000 |
|
Richmond, MA, 3.75% BANs, 6/1/2000 |
|
|
3,501,091 |
|
5,270,000 |
|
South Hadley, MA, 4.15% BANs, 8/11/2000 |
|
|
5,276,380 |
|
3,600,000 |
|
Southwick, MA, 4.50% BANs, 9/25/2000 |
|
|
3,603,528 |
|
9,500,000 |
|
Springfield, MA, 4.75% BANs (Fleet National Bank, Springfield, MA LOC), 1/12/2001 |
|
|
9,531,939 |
|
7,000,000 |
|
Topsfield, MA, 4.25% BANs, 9/22/2000 |
|
|
7,015,134 |
|
4,688,700 |
|
Watertown, MA, 4.25% BANs, 11/16/2000 |
|
|
4,697,774 |
|
5,357,000 |
|
Westborough, MA, 4.25% BANs, 5/26/2000 |
|
|
5,358,252 |
|
10,000,000 |
|
Westfield, MA, 4.75% BANs, 6/15/2000 |
|
|
10,006,027 |
|
6,120,000 |
|
Weymouth, MA Housing Authority, PT 1062, Weekly VRDNs (Queen Ann Apartments)/(Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. LIQ)/(Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. LOC) |
|
|
6,120,000 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
|
745,379,594 |
|
||||||
Principal |
|
|
|
Value |
||
|
|
|
SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Puerto Rico--2.1% |
|
|
|
$ |
7,500,000 |
|
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Floating Rate Trust Receipts, Series 1997, Weekly VRDNs (Commerzbank AG, Frankfurt LIQ)/(Commerzbank AG, Frankfurt LOC) |
|
$ |
7,500,000 |
|
8,360,000 |
|
Puerto Rico Municipal Finance Agency, PA-645, Weekly VRDNs (FSA INS)/(Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. LIQ) |
|
|
8,360,000 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
|
15,860,000 |
|
||||||
|
|
|
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (AT AMORTIZED COST)3 |
|
$ |
761,239,594 |
|
1 The fund may only invest in securities rated in one of the two highest short-term rating categories by nationally recognized statistical rating organizations ("NRSROs") or unrated securities of comparable quality. 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, MIG-1, or MIG-2 by Moody's Investors Service, or F-1+, F-1 or F-2 by Fitch IBCA, Inc. are all considered rated in one of the two highest short-term rating categories.
Securities rated in the highest short-term rating category (and unrated securities of comparable quality) are identified as First Tier securities. Securities rated in the second highest short-term rating category (and unrated securities of comparable quality) are identified as Second Tier securities. The fund follows applicable regulations in determining whether a security is rated and whether a security rated by multiple NRSROs in different rating categories should be identified as a First or Second Tier security.
At April 30, 2000, the portfolio securities were rated as follows:
Tier Rating Based on Total Market Value
First Tier |
|
Second Tier |
100.0% |
|
0.0% |
2 Denotes a restricted security which is subject to restrictions on resale under federal securities laws. These securities have been deemed liquid based upon criteria approved by the fund's Board of Trustees. At April 30, 2000, these securities amounted to $21,080,000 which represents 2.8% of net assets.
3 Also represents cost for federal tax purposes.
Note: The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of net assets ($766,469,952) at April 30, 2000.
The following acronyms are used throughout this portfolio:
AMBAC |
--American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation |
AMT |
--Alternative Minimum Tax |
BANs |
--Bond Anticipation Notes |
CP |
--Commercial Paper |
FGIC |
--Financial Guaranty Insurance Company |
FSA |
--Financial Security Assurance |
HEFA |
--Health and Education Facilities Authority |
HFA |
--Housing Finance Authority |
IFA |
--Industrial Finance Authority |
INS |
--Insured |
LIQ |
--Liquidity Agreement |
LOC |
--Letter of Credit |
MBIA |
--Municipal Bond Investors Assurance |
MERLOTS |
--Municipal Exempt Receipts -- Liquidity Optional Tender Series |
PRF |
--Prerefunded |
TOBs |
--Tender Option Bonds |
VRDNs |
--Variable Rate Demand Notes |
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
APRIL 30, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total investments in securities, at amortized cost and value |
|
|
|
|
$ |
761,239,594 |
Cash |
|
|
|
|
|
433,455 |
Income receivable |
|
|
|
|
|
6,841,876 |
Prepaid expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
85,056 |
|
||||||
TOTAL ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
|
768,599,981 |
|
||||||
Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income distribution payable |
|
$ |
2,056,796 |
|
|
|
Accrued expenses |
|
|
73,233 |
|
|
|
|
||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
2,130,029 |
|
||||||
Net assets for 766,469,952 shares outstanding |
|
|
|
|
$ |
766,469,952 |
|
||||||
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Proceeds Per Share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Institutional Service Shares: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$556,161,459 ÷ 556,161,459 shares outstanding |
|
|
|
|
|
$1.00 |
|
||||||
Boston 1784 Fund Shares: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$210,308,493 ÷ 210,308,493 shares outstanding |
|
|
|
|
|
$1.00 |
|
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
Investment Income: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
13,387,591 |
|
|||||||||||
Expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment adviser fee |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
1,801,107 |
|
|
|
|
Administrative personnel and services fee |
|
|
|
|
|
|
271,307 |
|
|
|
|
Custodian fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,816 |
|
|
|
|
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
61,330 |
|
|
|
|
Sub-Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,376 |
|
|
|
|
Directors'/Trustees' fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,331 |
|
|
|
|
Auditing fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,802 |
|
|
|
|
Legal fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,289 |
|
|
|
|
Portfolio accounting fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
62,001 |
|
|
|
|
Shareholder services fee--Institutional Service Shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
628,423 |
|
|
|
|
Shareholder services fee--Boston 1784 Funds Shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
272,131 |
|
|
|
|
Share registration costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
20,788 |
|
|
|
|
Printing and postage |
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,697 |
|
|
|
|
Insurance premiums |
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,147 |
|
|
|
|
Miscellaneous |
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,017 |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||
TOTAL EXPENSES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,189,562 |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||
Waivers: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Waiver of investment adviser fee |
|
$ |
(281,055 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Waiver of shareholder services fee--Institutional Service Shares |
|
|
(603,286 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Waiver of shareholder services fee--Boston 1784 Funds Shares |
|
|
(272,131 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||
TOTAL WAIVERS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,156,472 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||
Net expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,033,090 |
|
|||||||||||
Net investment income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
11,354,501 |
|
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
|
|
Six Months |
|
|
Year Ended |
|
||
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income |
|
$ |
11,354,501 |
|
|
$ |
13,865,946 |
|
|
||||||||
Distributions to Shareholders: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from net investment income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Institutional Service Shares |
|
|
(7,938,530 |
) |
|
|
(8,784,162 |
) |
Boston 1784 Funds Shares |
|
|
(3,415,971 |
) |
|
|
(5,081,784 |
) |
|
||||||||
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM DISTRIBUTIONS |
|
|
(11,354,501 |
) |
|
|
(13,865,946 |
) |
|
||||||||
Share Transactions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from sale of shares |
|
|
1,051,226,504 |
|
|
|
1,530,820,679 |
|
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared |
|
|
6,042,086 |
|
|
|
8,213,858 |
|
Cost of shares redeemed |
|
|
(901,949,911 |
) |
|
|
(1,346,826,355 |
) |
|
||||||||
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS |
|
|
155,318,679 |
|
|
|
192,208,182 |
|
|
||||||||
Change in net assets |
|
|
155,318,679 |
|
|
|
192,208,182 |
|
|
||||||||
Net Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning of period |
|
|
611,151,273 |
|
|
|
418,943,091 |
|
|
||||||||
End of period |
|
$ |
766,469,952 |
|
|
$ |
611,151,273 |
|
|
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
(FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD)
|
|
Six Months |
|
|
Year Ended October 31, |
|||||||||||||
|
|
2000 |
|
|
1999 |
|
|
1998 |
|
|
1997 |
|
|
1996 |
|
|
1995 |
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning |
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
Income From |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income |
|
0.02 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
Less Distributions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from net investment income |
|
(0.02 |
) |
|
(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 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
||||||||||||||||||
Total Return1 |
|
1.57 |
% |
|
2.71 |
% |
|
3.04 |
% |
|
3.09 |
% |
|
3.07 |
% |
|
3.34 |
% |
|
||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios to Average Net Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||||||
Expenses |
|
0.56 |
%2 |
|
0.56 |
% |
|
0.55 |
% |
|
0.55 |
% |
|
0.55 |
% |
|
0.55 |
% |
|
||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
|
3.16 |
%2 |
|
2.69 |
% |
|
2.98 |
% |
|
3.05 |
% |
|
3.02 |
% |
|
3.30 |
% |
|
||||||||||||||||||
Expense waiver/reimbursement3 |
|
0.32 |
%2 |
|
0.34 |
% |
|
0.36 |
% |
|
0.40 |
% |
|
0.42 |
% |
|
0.45 |
% |
|
||||||||||||||||||
Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
|
$556,161 |
|
$411,292 |
|
$256,386 |
|
$141,869 |
|
$119,739 |
|
$99,628 |
|
|||||
|
1 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.
2 Computed on an annualized basis.
3 This voluntary expense decrease is reflected in both the expense and the net investment income ratios shown above.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
(FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD)
|
|
Six Months |
|
|
Year Ended October 31, |
|||||||||||||
|
|
2000 |
|
|
1999 |
|
|
1998 |
|
|
1997 |
|
|
1996 |
|
|
1995 |
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning |
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
Income From |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income |
|
0.02 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.03 |
|
Less Distributions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from net investment income |
|
(0.02 |
) |
|
(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 |
|
|
$ 1.00 |
|
|
||||||||||||||||||
Total Return1 |
|
1.57 |
% |
|
2.70 |
% |
|
3.03 |
% |
|
3.07 |
% |
|
3.05 |
% |
|
3.30 |
% |
|
||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios to Average Net Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||||||
Expenses |
|
0.56 |
%2 |
|
0.56 |
% |
|
0.57 |
% |
|
0.57 |
% |
|
0.58 |
% |
|
0.60 |
% |
|
||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
|
3.14 |
%2 |
|
2.67 |
% |
|
2.97 |
% |
|
3.03 |
% |
|
3.01 |
% |
|
3.25 |
% |
|
||||||||||||||||||
Expense waiver/reimbursement3 |
|
0.33 |
%2 |
|
0.35 |
% |
|
0.36 |
% |
|
0.39 |
% |
|
0.42 |
% |
|
0.45 |
% |
|
||||||||||||||||||
Supplemental Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
|
$210,308 |
|
$199,860 |
|
$162,557 |
|
$73,837 |
|
$54,667 |
|
$46,580 |
|
|||||
|
1 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.
2 Computed on an annualized basis.
3 This voluntary expense decrease is reflected in both the expense and the net investment income ratios shown above.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
APRIL 30, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
Effective February 1, 2000, Massachusetts Municipal Cash Trust (the "Fund") became a portfolio of the Money Market Obligations Trust (the "Trust"). The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the " Act"), as an open-end, management investment company. The Trust consists of 40 portfolios. The financial statements included herein are only those of the Fund. The financial statements of the other portfolios are presented separately. The assets of each portfolio are segregated and a shareholder's interest is limited to the portfolio in which shares are held. The Fund offers two classes of shares: Institutional Service Shares and Boston 1784 Funds Shares. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide current income exempt from federal regular income tax and Massachusetts state income tax consistent with stability of principal.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. These policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
The Fund uses the amortized cost method to value its portfolio securities in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the Act.
Interest income and expenses are accrued daily. Bond premium and discount, if applicable, are amortized as required by the Internal Revenue Code, as amended (the "Code"). Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at fair value. The Fund offers multiple classes of shares, which differ in their respective distribution and service fees. All shareholders bear the common expenses of the Fund based on average daily net assets of each class, without distinction between share classes. Dividends are declared separately for each class. No class has preferential dividend rights; differences in per share dividend rates are generally due to differences in separate class expenses.
It is the Fund's policy to comply with the provisions of the Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders each year substantially all of its income. Accordingly, no provision for federal tax is necessary.
The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. The Fund records when-issued securities on the trade date and maintains security positions such that sufficient liquid assets will be available to make payment for the securities purchased. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis are marked to market daily and begin earning interest on the settlement date. Losses may occur on these transactions due to changes in market conditions or the failure of counterparties to perform under the contract.
Restricted securities are securities that may only be resold upon registration under federal securities laws or in transactions exempt from such registration. Many restricted securities may be resold in the secondary market in transactions exempt from registration. In some cases, the restricted securities may be resold without registration upon exercise of a demand feature. Such restricted securities may be determined to be liquid under criteria established by the Board of Trustees ("Trustees" ). The Fund will not incur any registration costs upon such resales. Restricted securities are valued at amortized cost in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the Act.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, expenses and revenues reported in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimated.
Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis.
The Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest (without par value) for each class of shares. At April 30, 2000, capital paid-in aggregated $766,469,952.
Transactions in shares were as follows:
|
|
Six Months |
|
|
Year Ended |
|
Institutional Service Shares: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares sold |
|
911,435,815 |
|
|
1,280,366,882 |
|
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared |
|
3,296,224 |
|
|
3,158,407 |
|
Shares redeemed |
|
(769,862,130 |
) |
|
(1,128,619,379 |
) |
|
||||||
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE |
|
144,869,909 |
|
|
154,905,910 |
|
|
||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six Months |
|
|
Year Ended |
|
Boston 1784 Funds Shares: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares sold |
|
139,790,689 |
|
|
250,453,797 |
|
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared |
|
2,745,862 |
|
|
5,055,451 |
|
Shares redeemed |
|
(132,087,781 |
) |
|
(218,206,976 |
) |
|
||||||
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM BOSTON 1784 FUNDS SHARE TRANSACTIONS |
|
10,448,770 |
|
|
37,302,272 |
|
|
||||||
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS |
|
155,318,679 |
|
|
192,208,182 |
|
|
Federated Investment Management Company, the Fund's investment adviser (the "Adviser"), receives for its services an annual investment adviser fee equal to 0.50% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The Adviser may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. The Adviser can modify or terminated this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.
Federated Services Company ("FServ"), under the Administrative Services Agreement, provides the Fund with administrative personnel and services. The fee paid to FServ is based on a scale that ranges from 0.15% to 0.075% of the average aggregate daily net assets of all funds advised by subsidiaries of Federated Investors, Inc., subject to a $125,000 minimum per portfolio and $30,000 per each additional class.
Under the terms of a Shareholder Services Agreement with Federated Shareholder Services Company ("FSSC"), the Fund will pay FSSC up to 0.25% of average daily net assets of the Institutional Service Shares for the period. Under the terms of a Shareholder Services Agreement with BankBoston, N.A., the Fund will pay BankBoston, N.A., up to 0.25% of average daily net assets of Boston 1784 Funds Shares for the period. These fees are used to finance certain services for shareholders and to maintain shareholder accounts. FSSC and BankBoston, N.A. may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of their fees. FSSC and BankBoston, N.A. can modify or terminate these voluntary waivers at any time at their sole discretion.
FServ, though its subsidiary FSSC, serves as transfer and dividend disbursing agent for the Fund. The fee paid to FSSC is based on the size, type, and number of accounts and transactions made by shareholders.
FServ maintains the Fund's accounting records for which it receives a fee. The fee is based on the level of the Fund's average daily net assets for the period, plus out-of-pocket expenses.
During the period ended April 30, 2000, the Fund engaged in purchase and sale transactions with funds that have a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Directors/Trustees, and/or common Officers. These purchase and sale transactions complied with Rule 17a-7 under the Act and amounted to $554,650,000 and $436,370,000, respectively.
Certain of the Officers and Trustees of the Trust are Officers and Directors or Trustees of the above companies.
Since the Fund invests a substantial portion of its assets in issuers located in one state, it will be more susceptible to factors adversely affecting issuers of that state than would be a comparable tax-exempt mutual fund that invests nationally. In order to reduce the credit risk associated with such factors, at April 30, 2000, 54.8% of the securities in the portfolio of investments were backed by letters of credit or bond insurance of various financial institutions and financial guaranty assurance agencies. The percentage of investments insured by or supported (backed) by a letter of credit from any one institution or agency did not exceed 13.9% of total investments.
Chairman
President
Executive Vice President and Secretary
Executive Vice President
Vice President
Treasurer
Assistant Secretary
Mutual funds are not bank deposits or obligations, are not 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. Investment in mutual funds involves investment risk, including the possible loss of principal.
This report is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus which contains facts concerning its objective and policies, management fees, expenses and other information.
Federated
World-Class Investment Manager
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
APRIL 30, 2000
Federated
Massachusetts Municipal Cash Trust
Federated Investors Funds
5800 Corporate Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15237-7000
1-800-341-7400
www.federatedinvestors.com
Federated Securities Corp., Distributor
Cusip 60934N518
Cusip 60934N237
1052806 (6/00)
Federated is a registered mark of Federated Investors, Inc. 2000 ©Federated Investors, Inc.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Dear Shareholder:
I am pleased to present the Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders of Massachusetts Municipal Cash Trust, a portfolio of Money Market Obligations Trust, which covers the six-month period from November 1, 1999 through April 30, 2000. The report begins with a discussion with the Fund's portfolio manager, followed by a complete listing of the Fund's holdings and its financial statements.
The Fund is a convenient way to keep your ready cash pursuing double tax-free income--free from federal regular income tax and Massachusetts state income tax*--through a portfolio concentrated in high-quality, short-term Massachusetts municipal securities. At the end of the reporting period, the Fund's holdings were diversified among securities that use municipal bond financing for projects as varied as health care, housing, community development and transportation.
This double tax-free advantage means you have the opportunity to earn a greater after-tax yield than you could in a comparable high-quality taxable investment. Of course, the Fund also brings you the added benefits of daily liquidity and stability of principal.**
During the reporting period, the Fund paid double tax-free dividends totaling $0.02 per share for the Boston 1784 Funds SharesSM. The Fund's total net assets reached approximately $766.5 million.
Thank you for relying on Massachusetts Municipal Cash Trust to help your ready cash earn income every day. As always, we will continue to provide you with the highest level of professional service. We invite your questions or comments.
Sincerely,
[Graphic Representation Omitted--See Appendix]
J. Christopher Donahue President
June 15, 2000
*Income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax. **An investment in the Fund is neither insured nor guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund.
INVESTMENT REVIEW
An interview with the Fund's portfolio manager, Mary Jo Ochson, Senior Vice President & Portfolio Manager, Federated Investment Management Company.
Q. What is your review of the economy and the interest rate environment over the six month reporting period?
Continued strong economic growth in the face of a series of Federal Reserve Board (the "Fed") interest rate increases characterized the reporting period. Gross Domestic Product ("GDP") growth in the third and fourth quarters of 1999 was 5.7% and 7.3%, respectively. This robust growth continued into the first quarter of 2000, with preliminary GDP reported as 5.4%. This marked the first time in 15 years that real GDP growth for three consecutive quarters has averaged over 6.0%. Clearly, this rate of growth exceeded widely accepted measures of the non-inflationary potential of the economy. The consumer continued to drive economic activity. Retail sales were strong and ended the reporting period with a 10.3% year-over-year increase. Labor markets remained tight. The average monthly increase in non-farm payrolls during the reporting period was $278,000 and the unemployment rate ended the reporting period at 4.1%, near the 29-year low set in January, 2000.
Benign inflation measures through much of the reporting period served to offset the strong economic growth. Surging energy prices resulted in increases in the Producer Price Index ("PPI"), particularly in the first quarter of 2000. However, the core PPI rate was flat-to-negative for much of the reporting period. Additionally, productivity gains continued to be a factor in dampening the impact of tightness in the labor markets and creeping wage pressures. However, as the reporting period ended and first quarter inflation data emerged, signs of inflationary pressures appeared to be building. The Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index, a measure watched closely by the Fed, rose at a 3.2% rate in the first quarter of 2000. This was the largest increase since 1994. The Employment Cost Index, a closely watched measure of wage and benefit costs, increased by 4.1%. This was the largest increase since 1991. In addition, the core Consumer Price Index increased by 0.4% in April, well above the expected 0.2%.
During the reporting period, interest rates generally rose across the yield curve as the market built in expectations that the Fed would need to tighten monetary policy. And, in fact, the Fed did incrementally increase the federal funds target rate by 25 basis points on three separate occasions. The federal funds target rate ended the reporting period at 6.0%. Short-term market interest rates, in turn, reflected the robust economic conditions and expectations regarding Fed policy.
In addition to economic fundamentals, short-term municipal securities were strongly influenced by technical factors over the reporting period, notably calendar year end and income tax payment season. Variable rate demand notes (VRDNs), which comprise more than 50% of the Fund's investments, started the reporting period in the 3.3% range, but moved sharply higher in December as supply and demand imbalances occurred, and peaked late in the month at 5.4%. Yields then declined 150 basis points in January, as coupon payments reinvested and year end selling pressures eased. VRDN levels averaged a little over 3.6% during February and March before rising to the 5.0% range in April due to traditional tax season selling pressures. Over the six month reporting period, VRDN yields averaged roughly 67% of taxable rates, which made them attractive for investors in the highest two federal tax brackets.
Q. What were your strategies for the Fund during the reporting period?
The supply of fixed-rate notes continued to be very light over the reporting period as Year 2000 effects hampered issuance at the end of the year. Also, new issuance of fixed-rate notes in the first quarter is traditionally low. Municipalities continued to benefit from record tax collections-- e of any additional Fed interest rate moves.
Q. What is your outlook for short-term rates during the remainder of 2000?
It is reasonable to expect further rate increases as the Fed puts its anti-inflation efforts into action and attempts to slow the economy and consumer spending. Over the next several months, the Fed will be paying particular attention to stock market behavior, consumer confidence, employment data, and retail sales. The Fed is looking for the demand side to slow along with consumer confidence. A weak stock market could help temper the amount of needed rate increases as the consumer is likely to slow spending if a bear market in stocks continues. Inflation data will be closely watched as we appear to be close to the late stages of the classic business cycle. We will continue to watch, with great interest, market developments in order to best serve our municipal clients.
A Special Meeting of shareholders of Federated Municipal Trust (the "Trust") was held on November 19, 1999. The following items were submitted to shareholders for approval. The meeting was adjourned to December 17, 1999, where the following items were approved as follows:
Agenda Item 1 To elect Trustees.1
For |
Withheld Authority To Vote |
|||
Nicholas P. Constantakis |
407,462,013 |
2,947,468 |
||
John F. Cunningham |
407,485,347 |
2,924,134 |
||
J. Christopher Donahue |
407,457,175 |
2,952,306 |
||
Charles F. Mansfield, Jr. |
407,495,300 |
2,914,181 |
||
John S. Walsh |
407,431,265 |
2,978,216 |
1 The following Trustees continued their terms as Trustees of the Trust: John F. Donahue, Thomas G. Bigley, John T. Conroy, Jr., Lawrence D. Ellis, M.D., Peter E. Madden, John E. Murray, Jr., Marjorie P. Smuts.
The December 17, 1999 meeting was then adjourned to January 14, 2000, where all items were passed as follows:
Agenda Item 2
(a) To approve an amendment to and restatement of the Trust's Declaration of Trust to require the approval by a majority of the outstanding voting shares in the event of the sale and conveyance of the assets of the Trust to another trust or corporation:
Against |
Broker |
Abstentions |
||||
For |
||||||
230,576,788 |
1,638,265 |
63,350,364 |
9,154,771 |
(b) To approve an amendment to and restatement of the Trust's Declaration of Trust to permit the Board of Trustees to liquidate assets of the Trust, or of its series or classes, and distribute the proceeds of such assets without seeking shareholder approval:
For |
Against |
Broker |
Abstentions |
|||
225,579,553 |
6,610,403 |
63,350,364 |
9,179,868 |
Agenda Item 3
To approve a proposed Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between the Trust, on behalf of its series, Massachusetts Municipal Cash Trust and Money Market Obligations Trust, on behalf of its series, Massachusetts Municipal Cash Trust:
For |
Against |
Broker |
Abstentions |
|||
229,825,893 |
1,791,177 |
63,350,364 |
9,752,755 |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS--BOSTON 1784 FUNDS SHARES
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
Six Months Ended (unaudited) April 30, |
Year Ended October 31, | |||||||||||
2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996 | 1995 | |||||||
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
||||||
Income from Investment Operations: |
||||||||||||
Net investment income |
0.02 |
0.03 |
0.03 |
0.03 |
0.03 |
0.03 |
||||||
Less Distributions: |
||||||||||||
Distributions from net investment income |
(0.02) |
(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 |
$1.00 |
||||||
Total Return(1) |
1.57% |
2.70% |
3.03% |
3.07% |
3.05% |
3.30% |
||||||
Ratios to Average Net Assets: |
||||||||||||
Expenses |
0.56%(2) |
0.56% |
0.57% |
0.57% |
0.58% |
0.60% |
||||||
Net investment income |
3.14%(2) |
2.67% |
2.97% |
3.03% |
3.01% |
3.25% |
||||||
Expense waiver/reimbursement(3) |
0.33%(2) |
0.35% |
0.36% |
0.39% |
0.42% |
0.45% |
||||||
Supplemental Data: |
||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$210,308 |
$199,860 |
$162,557 |
$73,837 |
$54,667 |
$46,580 |
(1) Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.
(2) Computed on an annualized basis.
(3) This voluntary expense decrease is reflected in both the expense and the net investment income ratios shown above.
(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)
MASSACHUSETTS MUNICIPAL CASH TRUST PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
April 30, 2000 (unaudited)
PRINCIPAL |
VALUE |
|||||
(1) Short-Term Municipals--99.3% | ||||||
Massachusetts--97.2% | ||||||
$ 23,166,000 |
ABN AMRO MuniTOPS Certificates Trust (Massachusetts Non-AMT), Series 1998-12, Weekly VRDNs (Massachusetts Water Resources Authority)/(MBIA INS)/(ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Amsterdam LIQ) |
$ |
23,166,000 |
|||
25,360,000 |
ABN AMRO MuniTOPS Certificates Trust (Massachusetts Non-AMT), Series 2000-2, Weekly VRDNs (Massachusetts Water Resources Authority)/(FGIC INS)/(ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Amsterdam LIQ) |
25,360,000 |
||||
5,014,000 |
Bedford, MA, 4.25% BANs, 12/4/2000 |
5,022,598 |
||||
1,500,000 |
Boston, MA Water & Sewer Commission, General Revenue Bonds, Series 1994 A, Weekly VRDNs (State Street Bank and Trust Co. LOC) |
1,500,000 |
||||
2,533,000 |
Cambridge, MA, 4.75% Bonds, 11/1/2000 |
2,544,748 |
||||
3,089,067 |
Carlisle, MA, 4.00% BANs, 7/3/2000 |
3,091,638 |
||||
9,120,000 |
Clipper Tax-Exempt Certificates Trust (Massachusetts Non-AMT), Series 1999-1, Weekly VRDNs (Massachusetts State HFA)/(MBIA INS)/(State Street Bank and Trust Co. LIQ) |
9,120,000 |
||||
57,034,162 |
Clipper Tax-Exempt Trust, Series A, Weekly VRDNs (Massachusetts State Lottery Commission)/(AMBAC INS)/(State Street Bank and Trust Co. LIQ) |
57,034,162 |
||||
3,000,000 |
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Weekly VRDNs (AMBAC INS)/ (Citibank NA, New York LIQ) |
3,000,000 |
||||
9,500,000 |
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series 1997B, Weekly VRDNs (Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen, Frankfurt LIQ) |
9,500,000 |
||||
4,181,000 |
Danvers, Massachusetts, 4.00% BANs, 7/13/2000 |
4,185,271 |
||||
3,000,000 |
Dighton-Rehobeth, MA Regional School District, 3.53% BANs, 7/6/2000 |
3,000,678 |
||||
3,500,000 |
Fall River, MA, 4.75% BANs (Fleet National Bank, Springfield, MA LOC), 6/15/2000 |
3,502,739 |
||||
9,800,000 |
Freetown-Lakeville, MA Regional School District, 4.10% BANs, 9/28/2000 |
9,810,643 |
||||
6,630,000 |
Gardner, MA, 4.70% BANs, 4/6/2001 |
6,647,725 |
||||
3,325,000 |
Mashpee, MA, 4.30% BANs, 12/1/2000 |
3,325,000 |
||||
33,485,000 |
Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority, Series 1999, Weekly VRDNs (Commerzbank AG, Frankfurt LIQ) |
33,485,000 |
||||
50,500,000 |
Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority, Series 1999 FR/RI-A36, Weekly VRDNs (Bank of New York, New York LIQ) |
50,500,000 |
||||
15,000,000 |
Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority, MERLOTS, Series 2000H, Weekly VRDNs (FGIC INS)/(First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LIQ) |
15,000,000 |
||||
7,700,000 |
(2)Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority, PT-1218, 4.20% TOBs FGIC INS)/(Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. LIQ), Optional Tender 1/18/2001 |
7,700,000 |
||||
3,000,000 |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Series 1998A, Weekly VRDNs (Shady Hill School)/(State Street Bank and Trust Co. LOC) |
3,000,000 |
||||
5,000,000 |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Series 1999, Weekly VRDNs (Dean College)/(Fleet National Bank, Springfield, MA LOC) |
5,000,000 |
||||
4,000,000 |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Series 2000, Weekly VRDNs (Marine Biological Laboratory)/(Allied Irish Banks PLC LOC) |
4,000,000 |
||||
9,200,000 |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Series 2000, Weekly VRDNs (Wentworth Institute of Technology, Inc.)/(AMBAC INS)/(State Street Bank and Trust Co. LIQ) |
9,200,000 |
||||
23,860,000 |
Massachusetts Federal-Aid Highway Program, Trust Receipts, FR/RI-A36, Weekly VRDNs (MBIA INS)/(Bayerische Hypotheken-und Vereinsbank AG LIQ) |
23,860,000 |
||||
17,778,000 |
Massachusetts HEFA, Weekly VRDNs (Harvard University) |
17,778,000 |
||||
28,700,000 |
Massachusetts HEFA, Series 1985H, Weekly VRDNs (Boston University)/(Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen, Frankfurt LOC) |
28,700,000 |
||||
1,750,000 |
Massachusetts HEFA, Series 1999, Weekly VRDNs (CIL Reality of Massachusetts)/(Credit Local de France LOC) |
1,750,000 |
||||
15,400,000 |
Massachusetts HEFA, Series A, Weekly VRDNs (Brigham & Women's Hospital)/(Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen, Frankfurt LOC) |
15,400,000 |
||||
6,000,000 |
Massachusetts HEFA, Series A, Weekly VRDNs (University of Massachusetts)/(Credit Local de France LOC) |
6,000,000 |
||||
5,000,000 |
Massachusetts HEFA, Series A, 10.25% Bonds (Fairview Extended Care Services, Inc.)/(United States Treasury PRF), 1/1/2001 (@103) |
5,342,560 |
||||
1,500,000 |
Massachusetts HEFA, Series B, Weekly VRDNs (Clark University)/(Fleet Bank N.A. LOC) |
1,500,000 |
||||
9,340,000 |
Massachusetts HEFA, Series B, Weekly VRDNs (Endicott College)/ (BankBoston, N.A. LOC) |
9,340,000 |
||||
14,845,000 |
Massachusetts HEFA, Series B, Weekly VRDNs (Hallmark Health System)/(FSA INS)/(Fleet National Bank, Springfield, MA LIQ) |
14,845,000 |
||||
13,900,000 |
Massachusetts HEFA, Series F, Weekly VRDNs (Children's Hospital of Boston)/(Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen, Frankfurt LIQ) |
13,900,000 |
||||
12,825,000 |
Massachusetts HEFA, Series I, Weekly VRDNs (Harvard University) |
12,825,000 |
||||
6,200,000 |
Massachusetts HEFA, MERLOTS, Series 2000-T, Weekly VRDNs (Simmons College)/(AMBAC INS)/(First Union National Bank, Charlotte, N.C. LIQ) |
6,200,000 |
||||
1,800,000 |
Massachusetts IFA, Series 1992, Weekly VRDNs (Holyoke Water Power Co.)/(Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce LOC) |
1,800,000 |
||||
20,000,000 |
Massachusetts IFA, Series 1992B, 3.75% CP (New England Power Co.), Mandatory Tender 5/18/2000 |
20,000,000 |
||||
14,250,000 |
Massachusetts IFA, Series 1992B, 3.80% CP (New England Power Co.), Mandatory Tender 6/14/2000 |
14,250,000 |
||||
14,800,000 |
Massachusetts IFA, Series 1992B, 4.00% CP (New England Power Co.), Mandatory Tender 6/21/2000 |
14,800,000 |
||||
5,900,000 |
Massachusetts IFA, Series 1994, Weekly VRDNs (Nova Realty Trust)/(Fleet National Bank, Springfield, MA LOC) |
5,900,000 |
||||
5,805,000 |
Massachusetts IFA, Series 1995, Weekly VRDNs (Goddard House)/(Fleet Bank N.A. LOC) |
5,805,000 |
||||
7,200,000 |
Massachusetts IFA, Series 1995, Weekly VRDNs (Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research) |
7,200,000 |
||||
6,919,000 |
Massachusetts IFA, Series 1996, Weekly VRDNs (Newbury College)/(BankBoston, N.A. LOC) |
6,919,000 |
||||
2,800,000 |
Massachusetts IFA, Series 1997, Weekly VRDNs (Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)/(Fleet National Bank, Springfield, MA LOC) |
2,800,000 |
||||
5,760,000 |
Massachusetts IFA, Series 1997, Weekly VRDNs (Mount Ida College)/(Credit Local de France LOC) |
5,760,000 |
||||
5,965,000 |
Massachusetts IFA, Series 1998A, Weekly VRDNs (JHC Assisted Living Corp.)/(Fleet National Bank, Springfield, MA LOC) |
5,965,000 |
||||
1,225,000 |
Massachusetts IFA, Series A, Weekly VRDNs (Hockomock YMCA)/(Bank of Nova Scotia, Toronto LOC) |
1,225,000 |
||||
9,600,000 |
Massachusetts IFA, Series B, Weekly VRDNs (Williston North Hampton School)/(Fleet National Bank, Springfield, MA LOC) |
9,600,000 |
||||
2,700,000 |
Massachusetts IFA, 5.00% Bonds (Museum of Fine Arts, Boston)/(MBIA INS), 1/1/2001 |
2,717,174 |
||||
10,000,000 |
Massachusetts State HFA, MERLOTs, Series 1999H, Weekly VRDNs (MBIA INS)/(First Union National Bank, Charlotte, N.C. LIQ) |
10,000,000 |
||||
6,000,000 |
Massachusetts State HFA, Multi-Family Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 1995 A, Weekly VRDNs (Republic National Bank of New York LIQ) |
6,000,000 |
||||
9,290,000 |
(2)Massachusetts State HFA, PT-162, 4.20% TOBs (MBIA INS)/(Banque Nationale de Paris LIQ), Optional Tender 1/25/2001 |
9,290,000 |
||||
4,835,000 |
Massachusetts State, PA-647, Weekly VRDNs (Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. LIQ) |
4,835,000 |
||||
3,255,000 |
Massachusetts State, Series 1999 SG 126, Weekly VRDNs (Societe Generale, Paris LIQ) |
3,255,000 |
||||
27,545,000 |
Massachusetts Turnpike Authority, Variable Rate Certificates, Series 1997N, Weekly VRDNs (MBIA INS)/(Bank of America, N.A. LIQ) |
27,545,000 |
||||
4,090,000 |
(2)Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust Pool, PT-1185, 3.80% TOBs (Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. LIQ) Optional Tender 9/7/2000 |
4,090,000 |
||||
16,500,000 |
Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust Pool, Subordinate, MERLOTS, Series 1999N, Weekly VRDNs (First Union National Bank, Charlotte, N.C. LIQ) |
16,500,000 |
||||
10,000,000 |
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, Series 1994, 3.95% CP (Morgan Guaranty Trust Co., New York LOC), Mandatory Tender 5/30/2000 |
10,000,000 |
||||
6,000,000 |
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, Series 2000B, Weekly VRDNs (FGIC INS)/(FGIC Securities Purchase, Inc. LIQ) |
6,000,000 |
||||
4,403,100 |
Maynard, MA, 4.25% BANs, 9/29/2000 |
4,410,095 |
||||
2,426,250 |
Newbury, MA, 4.00% BANs, 8/11/2000 |
2,428,534 |
||||
3,350,000 |
Norwood, MA, 4.00% BANs, 8/16/2000 |
3,353,299 |
||||
2,000,000 |
Oxford, MA, 4.75% BANs, 1/18/2001 |
2,004,140 |
||||
8,000,000 |
Pittsfield, MA, 4.25% BANs, 9/15/2000 |
8,013,730 |
||||
10,000,000 |
Plainville, MA, 4.25% BANs, 12/15/2000 |
10,014,929 |
||||
2,651,000 |
Randolph, MA, 4.00% BANs, 6/16/2000 |
2,651,806 |
||||
3,500,000 |
Richmond, MA, 3.75% BANs, 6/1/2000 |
3,501,091 |
||||
5,270,000 |
South Hadley, MA, 4.15% BANs, 8/11/2000 |
5,276,380 |
||||
3,600,000 |
Southwick, MA, 4.50% BANs, 9/25/2000 |
3,603,528 |
||||
9,500,000 |
Springfield, MA , 4.75% BANs (Fleet National Bank, Springfield, MA LOC), 1/12/2001 |
9,531,939 |
||||
7,000,000 |
Topsfield, MA, 4.25% BANs, 9/22/2000 |
7,015,134 |
||||
4,688,700 |
Watertown, MA, 4.25% BANs, 11/16/2000 |
4,697,774 |
||||
5,357,000 |
Westborough, MA, 4.25% BANs, 5/26/2000 |
5,358,252 |
||||
10,000,000 |
Westfield, MA, 4.75% BANs, 6/15/2000 |
10,006,027 |
||||
6,120,000 |
Weymouth, MA Housing Authority, PT 1062, Weekly VRDNs (Queen Ann Apartments)/(Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. LIQ)/(Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. LOC) |
6,120,000 |
||||
Total |
745,379,594 |
|||||
Puerto Rico--2.1% | ||||||
7,500,000 |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Floating Rate Trust Receipts, Series 1997, Weekly VRDNs (Commerzbank AG, Frankfurt LIQ)/(Commerzbank AG, Frankfurt LOC) |
7,500,000 |
||||
8,360,000 |
Puerto Rico Municipal Finance Agency, PA-645, Weekly VRDNs (FSA INS)/(Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. LIQ) |
8,360,000 |
||||
Total |
15,860,000 |
|||||
|
||||||
Total Investments (at amortized cost)(3) | $ | 761,239,594 | ||||
(1) The Fund may only invest in securities rated in one of the two highest short-term rating categories by nationally recognized statistical rating organizations ("NRSROs") or unrated securities of comparable quality. 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, MIG-1, or MIG-2 by Moody's Investors Service, or F-1+, F-1 or F-2 by Fitch IBCA, Inc. are all considered rated in one of the two highest short-term rating categories.
Securities rated in the highest short-term rating category (and unrated securities of comparable quality) are identified as First Tier securities. Securities rated in the second highest short-term rating category (and unrated securities of comparable quality) are identified as Second Tier securities. The Fund follows applicable regulations in determining whether a security is rated and whether a security rated by multiple NRSROs in different rating categories should be identified as a First or Second Tier security.
At April 30, 2000, the portfolio securities were rated as follows:
TIER RATING BASED ON TOTAL MARKET VALUE
First Tier | Second Tier | |
100% |
0% |
(2) Denotes a restricted security which is subject to restrictions on resale under federal securities laws.
These securities have been deemed liquid based upon criteria approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees. At April 30, 2000, these securities amounted to $21,080,000, which represents 2.8% of net assets.
(3) Also represents cost for federal tax purposes.
Note: The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of net assets ($766,469,952) at April 30, 2000.
The following acronyms are used throughout this portfolio:
AMBAC--American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation |
INS--Insured |
|
AMT--Alternative Minimum Tax |
LIQ--Liquidity Agreement |
|
BANs--Bond Anticipation Notes |
LOC--Letter of Credit |
|
CP--Commercial Paper |
MBIA--Municipal Bond Investors Assurance |
|
FGIC--Financial Guaranty Insurance Company |
MERLOTS--Municipal Exempt Receipts-Liquidity Optional Tender Series |
|
FSA--Financial Security Assurance |
PRF--Prerefunded |
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HEFA--Health and Education Facilities Authority |
TOBs--Tender Option Bonds |
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HFA--Housing Finance Authority |
VRDNs--Variable Rate Demand Notes |
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IFA--Industrial Finance Authority |
(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)
MASSACHUSETTS MUNICIPAL CASH TRUST STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
April 30, 2000 (unaudited)
Assets: | ||||
Total investments in securities, at amortized cost and value |
$761,239,594 |
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Cash |
433,455 |
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Income receivable |
6,841,876 |
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Prepaid expenses |
85,056 |
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Total assets | 768,599,981 | |||
Liabilities: | ||||
Income distribution payable |
$2,056,796 |
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Accrued expenses |
73,233 |
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Total liabilities |
2,130,029 |
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Net Assets for 766,469,952 shares outstanding |
$766,469,952 |
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Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Proceeds Per Share: | ||||
Institutional Service Shares: | ||||
$556,161,459 ÷ 556,161,459 shares outstanding |
$1.00 |
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Boston 1784 Funds Shares: | ||||
$210,308,493 ÷ 210,308,493 shares outstanding | $1.00 | |||
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(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)
MASSACHUSETTS MUNICIPAL CASH TRUST STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Six Months Ended April 30, 2000 (unaudited)
Investment Income: | ||||||
Interest |
$13,387,591 |
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Expenses: | ||||||
Investment adviser fee |
$ 1,801,107 |
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Administrative personnel and services fee |
271,307 |
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Custodian fees |
13,816 |
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Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses |
61,330 |
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Sub-Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses |
3,376 |
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Directors'/Trustees' fees |
2,331 |
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Auditing fees |
6,802 |
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Legal fees |
7,289 |
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Portfolio accounting fees |
62,001 |
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Shareholder services fee--Institutional Service Shares |
628,423 |
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Shareholder services fee--Boston 1784 Funds Shares |
272,131 |
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Share registration costs |
20,788 |
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Printing and postage |
16,697 |
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Insurance premiums |
16,147 |
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Miscellaneous |
6,017 |
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Total expenses |
3,189,562 |
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Waivers-- |
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Waiver of investment adviser fee |
$(281,055) |
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Waiver of shareholder services fee--Institutional Service Shares |
(603,286) |
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Waiver of shareholder services fee--Boston 1784 Funds Shares |
(272,131) |
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Total waivers |
(1,156,472) |
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Net expenses |
2,033,090 |
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Net investment income |
$11,354,501 |
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(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)
MASSACHUSETTS MUNICIPAL CASH TRUST STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
Six Months Ended (unaudited) April 30, 2000 |
Year Ended October 31, 1999 |
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Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |||||||||
Operations-- |
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Net investment income |
$ |
11,354,501 |
$ |
13,865,946 |
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Distributions to Shareholders-- |
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Distributions from net investment income |
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Institutional Service Shares |
(7,938,530) |
(8,784,162) |
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Boston 1784 Funds Shares |
(3,415,971) |
(5,081,784) |
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CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS |
(11,354,501) |
(13,865,946) |
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Share Transactions-- | |||||||||
Proceeds from sale of shares |
1,051,226,504 | 1,530,820,679 | |||||||
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment |
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of distributions declared |
6,042,086 |
8,213,858 |
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Cost of shares redeemed |
(901,949,911) |
(1,346,826,355) |
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Change in net assets resulting from share transactions |
155,318,679 |
192,208,182 |
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Change in net assets |
155,318,679 |
192,208,182 |
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Net Assets: | |||||||||
Beginning of period |
611,151,273 |
418,943,091 |
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End of period |
$ |
766,469,952 |
$ |
611,151,273 |
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(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)
MASSACHUSETTS MUNICIPAL CASH TRUST NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
April 30, 2000 (unaudited)
(1) ORGANIZATION
Effective February 1, 2000, Massachusetts Municipal Cash Trust (the "Fund") became a portfolio of the Money Market Obligations Trust (the "Trust"). The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end, management investment company. The Trust consists of 40 portfolios. The financial statements included herein are only those of the Fund. The financial statements of the other portfolios are presented separately. The assets of each portfolio are segregated and a shareholder's interest is limited to the portfolio in which shares are held. The Fund offers two classes of shares: Institutional Service Shares and Boston 1784 Funds Shares. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide current income exempt from federal regular income tax and Massachusetts state income tax consistent with stability of principal.
(2) SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. These policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Investment Valuation
The Fund uses the amortized cost method to value its portfolio securities in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the Act.
Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions
Interest income and expenses are accrued daily. Bond premium and discount, if applicable, are amortized as required by the Internal Revenue Code, as amended (the "Code"). Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at fair value. The Fund offers multiple classes of shares, which differ in their respective distribution and service fees. All shareholders bear the common expenses of the Fund based on average daily net assets of each class, without distinction between share classes. Dividends are declared separately for each class. No class has preferential dividend rights; differences in per share dividend rates are generally due to differences in separate class expenses.
Federal Taxes
It is the Fund's policy to comply with the provisions of the Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders each year substantially all of its income. Accordingly, no provision for federal tax is necessary.
When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions
The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. The Fund records when-issued securities on the trade date and maintains security positions such that sufficient liquid assets will be available to make payment for the securities purchased. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis are marked to market daily and begin earning interest on the settlement date. Losses may occur on these transactions due to changes in market conditions or the failure of counterparties to perform under the contract.
Restricted Securities
Restricted securities are securities that may only be resold upon registration under federal securities laws or in transactions exempt from such registration. Many restricted securities may be resold in the secondary market in transactions exempt from registration. In some cases, the restricted securities may be resold without registration upon exercise of a demand feature. Such restricted securities may be determined to be liquid under criteria established by the Board of Trustees ("Trustees"). The Fund will not incur any registration costs upon such resales. Restricted securities are valued at amortized cost in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the Act.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, expenses and revenues reported in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimated.
Other
Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis.
(3) SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST
The Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest (without par value) for each class of shares. At April 30, 2000, capital paid-in aggregated $766,469,952. Transactions in shares were as follows:
Six Months Ended April 30, 2000 |
Year Ended October 31, 1999 |
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Institutional Service Shares: | ||||||
Shares sold |
911,435,815 |
1,280,366,882 |
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Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared |
3,296,224 |
3,158,407 |
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Shares redeemed |
(769,862,130) |
(1,128,619,379) |
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Net Change Resulting From Institutional Service Share Transactions |
144,869,909 |
154,905,910 |
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Six Months Ended April 30, 2000 |
Year Ended October 31, 1999 |
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Boston 1784 Funds Shares: | ||||||
Shares sold |
139,790,689 |
250,453,797 |
||||
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared |
2,745,862 |
5,055,451 |
||||
Shares redeemed |
(132,087,781) |
(218,206,976) |
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|
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Net Change Resulting from Boston 1784 Funds Share Transactions |
10,448,770 |
37,302,272 |
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Net Change Resulting from Share Transactions |
155,318,679 |
192,208,182 |
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(4) INVESTMENT ADVISER FEE AND
OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
Investment Adviser Fee
Federated Investment Management Company, the Fund's investment adviser (the "Adviser"), receives for its services an annual investment adviser fee equal to 0.50% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The Adviser may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. The Adviser can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.
Administrative Fee
Federated Services Company ("FServ"), under the Administrative Services Agreement, provides the Fund with administrative personnel and services. The fee paid to FServ is based on a scale that ranges from 0.15% to 0.075% of the average aggregate daily net assets of all funds advised by subsidiaries of Federated Investors, Inc., subject to a $125,000 minimum per portfolio and $30,000 per each additional class.
Shareholder Services Fee
Under the terms of a Shareholder Services Agreement with Federated Shareholder Services Company ("FSSC"), the Fund will pay FSSC up to 0.25% of average daily net assets of the Institutional Service Shares for the period. Under the terms of a Shareholder Services Agreement with Fleet National Bank, the Fund will pay Fleet National Bank up to 0.25% of average daily net assets of Boston 1784 Funds Shares for the period. These fees are used to finance certain services for shareholders and to maintain shareholder accounts. FSSC and Fleet National Bank may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of their fees. FSSC and Fleet National Bank can modify or terminate these voluntary waivers at any time at their sole discretion.
Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Fees and Expenses
FServ, though its subsidiary FSSC, serves as transfer and dividend disbursing agent for the Fund. The fee paid to FSSC is based on the size, type, and number of accounts and transactions made by shareholders.
Portfolio Accounting Fees
FServ maintains the Fund's accounting records, for which it receives a fee. The fee is based on the level of the Fund's average daily net assets for the period, plus out-of-pocket expenses.
Interfund Transactions
During the period ended April 30, 2000, the Fund engaged in purchase and sale transactions with funds that have a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Directors/Trustees, and/or common Officers. These purchase and sale transactions complied with Rule 17a-7 under the Act and amounted to $554,650,000 and $436,370,000, respectively.
General
Certain of the Officers and Trustees of the Trust are Officers and Directors or Trustees of the above companies.
(5) CONCENTRATION OF
CREDIT RISK
Since the Fund invests a substantial portion of its assets in issuers located in one state, it will be more susceptible to factors adversely affecting issuers of that state than would be a comparable tax-exempt mutual fund that invests nationally. In order to reduce the credit risk associated with such factors, at April 30, 2000, 54.8% of the securities in the portfolio of investments were backed by letters of credit or bond insurance of various financial institutions and financial guaranty assurance agencies. The percentage of investments insured by or supported (backed) by a letter of credit from any one institution or agency did not exceed 13.9% of total investments.
TRUSTEES
John F. Donahue
Thomas G. Bigley
John T. Conroy, Jr.
Nicholas P. Constantakis
John F. Cunningham
J. Christopher Donahue
Lawrence D. Ellis, M.D.
Peter E. Madden
Charles F. Mansfield, Jr.
John E. Murray, Jr., J.D., S.J.D.
Marjorie P. Smuts John S. Walsh
OFFICERS
John F. Donahue
Chairman
J. Christopher Donahue
President
John W. McGonigle
Executive Vice President and Secretary
Edward C. Gonzales
Executive Vice President
Richard B. Fisher
Vice President
Richard J. Thomas
Treasurer
Leslie K. Ross
Assistant Secretary
Mutual funds are not bank deposits or obligations, are not 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. Investment in mutual funds involves investment risk, including possible loss of principal.
This report is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by the Fund's prospectus which contains facts concerning its objective and policies, management fees, expenses and other information.
Massachusetts Municipal Cash Trust
[Graphic Representation Omitted--See Appendix]
Boston 1784 Funds Shares Semiannual Report
to Shareholders
April 30, 2000
Federated Securities Corp. is the
distributor for this Fund.
Cusip 60934N237
(Federated use only) G00191-02 (6/00) MF-0192 (6/00)
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