o BT INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS o
INSTITUTIONAL
TREASURY ASSETS FUND
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
JUNE o 1998
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Institutional Treasury Assets Fund
Table of Contents
Letter to Shareholders 3
Institutional Treasury Assets Fund
Schedule of Portfolio Investments 4
Statement of Assets and Liabilities 6
Statement of Operations 6
Statements of Changes in Net Assets 7
Financial Highlights 7
Notes to Financial Statements 8
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The Fund is not insured by the FDIC and is not a deposit,
obligation of or guaranteed byBankers Trust Company. The
Fund is subject to investment risks, including possible
loss of principal amount invested.
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Institutional Treasury Assets Fund
Letter to Shareholders
We are pleased to present you with this semi-annual report for the Institutional
Treasury Assets Fund (the "Fund"), providing a detailed review of the market,
the Portfolio, and our outlook. Included are a complete financial summary of the
Fund's operations and a listing of the Portfolio's holdings.
MARKET ACTIVITY
The Treasury market was dominated by foreign activity rather than U.S. economic
factors or Federal Reserve Board policy in the first six months of 1998.
o The hangover effects of the Asian financial crises, which began in Korea,
Indonesia, and Thailand, spread to China and Japan. This both focused the U.S.
markets on that region and also continued to support a flight to quality and,
in turn, a U.S. Treasury rally.
o Domestically, the manufacturing sector of the U.S. economy weakened due to the
impact of the Asian turmoil. However, the service sector, which currently
constitutes approximately two-thirds of the U.S. economy, was extremely
strong. The service sector was supported by a 21 year low in unemployment, by
the wealth effect of the stock market, by an improving real estate market, and
by a low interest rate environment. The bottom line--more disposable income
for consumers.
Overall, the short-term market was rather quiet, with its yield curve reasonably
flat. A strong dollar, propelled by a deepening Asian crisis, served as a
positive backdrop for continued low inflation. A combination of low inflation
plus first quarter GDP growth of over 5% supported the markets' perception that
the Federal Reserve Board was on hold. It was. In turn, interest rates remained
relatively stable throughout the period, and price volatility within the
short-term market was at an all-time low.
INVESTMENT REVIEW
By staying disciplined to the purchase of high quality instruments and actively
adjusting sector allocation as market conditions changed, we were able to
produce competitive yields in the BT Institutional Treasury Assets Fund.
ANNUALIZED 7 DAY ANNUALIZED 7 DAY
Periods ended June 30, 1998 CURRENT YIELD EFFECTIVE YIELD
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Institutional
Treasury Assets Fund* 5.40% 5.55%
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IBC Government Only-
Institutional Only Money
Funds Average 5.14% 5.27%
We maintained a neutral, close-to-the benchmark weighted average maturity
position throughout most of the semi-annual period. The uncertainty surrounding
the Asian financial crisis caused a "flight to quality" trade, whereby investors
bought a large amount of U.S. Treasury securities. This demand factor, combined
with the smaller issuance of securities by the Treasury, resulted in a very
expensive Treasury market. Thus, we sought to add value by investing in term
repurchase agreements, whose yields were comparatively higher during this
period. This allocation strategy proved to be effective in producing competitive
Fund returns.
Diversification of Portfolio Investments
By Asset Type as of June 30, 1998
(percentages are based on market value)
[PIE CHART APPEARS HERE - PERCENTAGES BELOW]
U.S. Treasury Notes 10%
U.S. Treasury Bills 2%
U.S. Government Repurchase Agreements 65%
and Agency Discounts 23%
MANAGER OUTLOOK
We believe the Treasury market should remain fairly positive throughout the
second half of the year for several reasons:
o The Asian crisis continues to loom and the U.S. dollar remains strong--a
positive backdrop for inflation to stay low.
o U.S. economic growth remains solid, the labor market tight, interest rates
stable and volatility low.
o While the Federal Reserve Board reinstituted its tightening bias earlier in
the year, it still seems likely that it will be on hold for a while.
o Japan is facing serious financial troubles, which could impact China and Latin
America in turn. Thus, we expect a continued flight to quality, with U.S.
Treasuries the major beneficiary.
We intend to maintain a relatively neutral average maturity for the near term.
At the same time, we will look to take advantage of any spike in yields or any
issue-specific attractive value opportunities to extend duration, given our
view of slower but still positive economic growth in the future.
We will, of course, continue to closely observe economic conditions and how they
affect the financial markets, as we seek to provide high current income
consistent with liquidity and capital preservation.
We appreciate your support of the Institutional Treasury Assets Fund and look
forward to continuing to serve your investment needs for many years ahead.
/s/ Darlene M. Rasel
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Darlene M. Rasel
Portfolio Manager of the
Treasury Assets Portfolio
June 30, 1998
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* Past performance is not indicative of future results. Yields will vary.
Yields quote for money market funds most closely reflect the fund's current
earnings. Although money market funds seek to maintain a share value of
$1.00, there is no guarantee that they will be able to do so. Mutual funds
are not bank deposits or obligations of any bank, 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.
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Institutional Treasury Assets Fund
Schedule of Portfolio Investments June 30, 1998 (unaudited)
Principal
Amount Description Value
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UNITED STATES TREASURY NOTES - 10.06%
$ 3,000,000 8.250%, 07/15/98 $ 3,002,941
19,000,000 6.125%, 08/31/98 19,018,972
4,000,000 6.00%, 09/30/98 4,005,736
18,000,000 5.750%, 12/31/98 18,025,978
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TOTAL UNITED STATES TREASURY NOTES
(Amortized Cost $44,053,627) 44,053,627
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UNITED STATES TREASURY BILLS - 1.78%
5,000,000 5.165%, 12/10/98 4,883,788
3,000,000 5.050%, 12/24/98 2,925,933
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TOTAL UNITED STATES TREASURY BILLS
(Amortized Cost $7,809,721) 7,809,721
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND
AGENCY OBLIGATIONS - 22.85%
10,000,000 Federal Home Loan Bank
5.442%, 07/23/98 9,999,342
14,600,000 Federal National Mortgage Association
5.370%, 08/12/98 14,595,727
5,000,000 Federal National Mortgage Association
5.360%, 02/19/99 4,995,703
5,000,000 Federal National Mortgage Association
5.470%, 09/14/98 4,998,653
10,700,000 Federal National Mortgage Association
5.719%, 10/20/98 10,700,000
8,000,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Discount Note
5.409%, 09/29/98 7,891,820
10,000,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Discount Note
5.420%, 08/28/98 9,912,678
27,000,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
5.750%, 07/01/98 27,000,000
5,000,000 Federal National Mortgage Association
Floating Note
5.456%, 05/04/99 4,996,888
5,000,000 Federal National Mortgage Association
Floating Note
5.510%, 05/19/99 4,996,760
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Total United States Government and Agency
Obligations
(Amortized Cost $100,087,571) 100,087,571
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Principal
Amount Description Value
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REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS - 65.06%
$ 19,000,000 Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement
with Canadian Imperial Bank of
Commerce, dated 6/30/98, 5.50%,
principal & interest in the amount of
$19,002,903, due 7/1/98
(Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond,
par value of $14,198,910, coupon
rate of 7.50%, due 11/15/16, value of
$13,920,499, U.S. Treasury Note,
par value of $5,182,048, coupon
rate of 6.875%, due 7/31/99,
value of $5,080,439) $ 19,000,000
17,000,000 Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement
with Deutsche Bank Securities,
dated 3/10/98, 5.480%, principal
& interest in the amount of
$17,002,588, due 7/9/98
(Collaterized by U.S. Treasury
Bond, par value of $17,717,383,
coupon rate of 8.75%, due 8/15/20,
value of $17,369,984) 17,000,000
30,000,000 Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement
with First Boston,
dated 5/7/98, 5.48%,
principal & interest in the amount of
$30,004,567, due 7/9/98
(Collaterized by U.S. Treasury
Notes, par value of $30,899,250,
coupon rates of 5.125% to 9.25%,
due from 7/15/98 to 11/15/01,
value of $30,293,382) 30,000,000
25,000,000 Open Tri-Party Repurchase
Agreement with First Boston,
dated 6/25/98, 5.49%, daily
variable rate, principal amount
of $25,000,000, interest amount
varies dependent on rate, due 7/1/98
(Collaterized by U.S. Treasury Bills,
par value of $19,624,847, coupon
rates of 6.125% to 8.125%, due
from 7/9/98 to 6/24/99, value
of $18,166,540; U.S. Treasury
Bonds, par value of $5,889,395,
coupon rates of 10.375% to 13.125%,
due from 5/15/01 to 11/15/21,
value of $6,847,422) 25,000,000
See Notes to Financial Statements on Page 8
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Institutional Treasury Assets Fund
Schedule of Portfolio Investments June 30, 1998 (unaudited)
Principal
Amount Description Value
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$ 39,213,337 Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with
Goldman Sachs, dated 6/30/98, 5.80%,
principal & interest in the amount
of $39,219,655, due 7/1/98
(Collateralized by Tennessee Valley
Authority Strips, par value of
$22,097,245, coupon rates of 5.60%,
due from 11/1/12 to 1/15/23,
value of $21,663,966; Resolution
Funding Strips, par value of
$17,900,359, coupon rates of 5.580%
to 5.720%, due from 7/15/04 to
1/15/08, value of $17,549,371) $ 39,213,337
19,000,000 Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with
Greenwich Capital, dated 6/30/98, 5.80%,
principal & interest in the amount
of $19,003,061, due 7/1/98
(Collateralized by Federal National
Mortgage Association, par value
of $11,300,036, coupon rate
of 5.10% to 8.45%, due from
7/22/98 to 7/12/99, value of
$11,078,466; Resolution Funding
Bonds, par value of $8,081,474,
coupon rates of 8.125% to 8.875%,
due from 10/19/19 to 4/15/30,
value of $7,923,013) 19,000,000
10,000,000 Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with
J.P. Morgan, dated 4/9/98,
5.530%, principal & interest in
the amount of $10,001,536,
due 7/9/98 (Collateralized by
Government National Mortgage
Association, par value of
$10,200,001, coupon rates of
8.50% to 9.00%, due
from 1/15/17 to 10/15/26,
value of $10,000,001) 10,000,000
12,000,000 Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement
with Merrill Lynch, dated 4/6/98,
5.45%, principal & interest in the
amount of $12,001,817, due
7/6/98 (Collateralized by Resolution
Funding Strips, par value of
$10,828,898, coupon rates
of 5.61% to 6.060%, due from
7/15/03 to 4/15/28, value of
$10,616,567; Financing Corporation,
par value of $1,404,917, coupon rate
of 9.40%, due 2/8/18, value of
$1,377,370; Federal Home Loan
Mortgage, par value of $6,284,
coupon rate of 8.25%, due 6/1/16,
value of $6,160) 12,000,000
Principal
Amount Description Value
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$ 20,000,000 Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement
with Merrill Lynch, dated 4/23/98,
5.51%, principal & interest in the
amount of $20,003,061, due 7/23/98
(Collateralized by Government
National Mortgage Association,
par value of $20,602,677, coupon
rates of 6.50% to 6.875%,
due 1/20/27 to 3/20/27,
value of $20,002,598) $ 20,000,000
19,000,000 Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement
with Morgan Stanley & Company,
dated 6/30/98, 5.68%, principal &
interest in the amount of $19,002,998,
due 7/1/98 (Collateralized by
U.S. Treasury Bond, par value of
$18,909,131, coupon rate of 12.50%,
due 8/15/14, value of $18,538,363;
U.S. Treasury Bill, par value of
$471,663, coupon rate of 5.15%,
due 5/27/99, value of $462,415) 19,000,000
19,000,000 Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement
with Swiss Bank Corporation,
dated 6/30/98, 5.75%, principal &
interest in the amount of $19,003,035,
due 7/1/98 (Collateralized by
U.S. Treasury Note, par value
of $213,836, coupon rate of 6.25%,
due 2/15/07, value of $209,643;
U.S. Treasury Strip, par value
of $19,223,900, coupon rate
of 9.125%, due 8/15/18,
value of $18,846,960) 19,000,000
55,840,882 Repurchase Agreement with West
Deutsche Bank, dated 6/30/98,
5.90%, principal & interest in
the amount of $50,008,194,
due 7/1/98 (Collateralized
by U.S. Treasury Notes, par value
of $49,870,000, coupon rate
of 8.375%, due 5/15/00,
value of $50,000,000) 55,840,882
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Total Repurchase Agreements
(Amortized Cost $285,054,219) 285,054,219
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Total Investments
(Amortized Cost $437,005,138) 99.75% $437,005,138
Other Assets Less Liabilities 0.25% 1,079,711
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Net Assets 100.00% $438,084,849
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See Notes to Financial Statements on Page 8
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Institutional Treasury Assets Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities June 30, 1998 (unaudited)
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Assets
Investments, at Value (including repurchase agreements amounting to $279,213,337)* $ 431,164,256
Cash 5,973,390
Interest Receivable 2,809,807
Deferred Organization Expenses and Other 2,987
Due from Bankers Trust, net 33,439
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Total Assets 439,983,879
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Liabilities
Dividends Payable 1,871,381
Accrued Expenses 24,649
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Total Liabilities 1,896,030
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Net Assets $ 438,087,849
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Shares Outstanding ($0.001 par value per share, unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest authorized) 438,096,062
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Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share (net assets divided by shares outstanding) $ 1.00
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Composition of Net Assets
Paid-in Capital $ 438,096,062
Accumulated Net Realized Loss From Investment Transactions (11,213)
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Net Assets $ 438,084,849
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* Value represents amortized cost
Statement of Operations (unaudited)
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For the six
month period
ended
June 30, 1998
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Investment Income
Interest Income $ 10,785,139
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Expenses
Advisory Fees 304,594
Administration and Services Fees 201,137
Printing and Shareholder Reports 6,511
Professional Fees 13,472
Trustees Fees 4,190
Miscellaneous 8,013
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Total Expenses 537,917
Less: Expenses Waived and Reimbursed by Bankers Trust (228,912)
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Net Expenses 309,005
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Net Investment Income 10,476,134
Realized Loss from Investment Transactions (11,497)
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Net Increase in Net Assets from Operations $ 10,464,637
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See Notes to Financial Statements on Page 8
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Institutional Treasury Assets Fund
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
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For the period
For the six December 1, 1997
month period (Commencement
ended of operations) to
June 30, 1998(1) December 31, 1997
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Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from:
Operations
Net Investment Income $ 10,476,134 $ 435,798
Net Realized Gain (Loss) from Investment Transactions (11,497) 284
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Net Increase in Net Assets from Operations 10,464,637 436,082
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Distributions to Shareholders
Net Investment Income (10,476,134) (435,798)
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Capital Transactions in Shares of Beneficial Interest
(at net asset value of $1.00 per share)(2)
Proceeds from Sales of Shares 1,270,421,664 246,463,863
Cost of Shares Redeemed (926,711,411) (152,078,054)
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Net Increase from Capital Transactions in Shares of Beneficial Interest 343,710,253 94,385,809
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Total Increase in Net Assets 438,084,849 94,386,093
Net Assets
Beginning of Period 94,386,093 --
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End of Period $ 438,084,849 $ 94,386,093
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(1) Unaudited
(2) As of June 30, 1998, one shareholder held more than 5% of the Fund's
outstanding shares.
Financial Highlights
Contained below are selected data for a share of beneficial interest
outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other
supplemental data for the period indicated for the Institutional Treasury Assets
Fund.
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For the period
For the six December 1, 1997
month period (Commencement
ended of operations) to
June 30, 1998(1) December 31, 1997
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Per Share Operating Performance:
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $ 1.00 $ 1.000
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Income from Investment Operations
Net Investment Income 0.03 0.00046
Net Realized Loss from Investment Transactions 0.00(2) 0.0000(2)
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Total from Investment Operations 0.03 0.00046
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Distributions to Shareholders
Net Investment Income (0.03) (0.00046)
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Net Asset Value, Ending of Period $ 1.00 $ 1.00
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Total Investment Return for Period 2.71 0.46%
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net Assets, End of Period (000s omitted) $ 438,084 $ 94,386
Ratios to Average Net Assets:
Net Investment Income 5.39%(3) 5.43%(3)
Expenses 0.16%(3) 0.16%(3)
Decrease Reflected in Above Expense Ratio Due
to Absorption of Expenses by Bankers Trust 0.12%(3) 0.81%(3)
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(1) Unaudited
(2) Less than $0.01.
(3) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements on Page 8
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Institutional Treasury Assets Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
Note 1--Organization and Significant Accounting Policies
A. Organization
BT Institutional Funds (the "Trust") is registered under the Investment Company
Act of 1940 (the "Act"), as amended, as an open-end management investment
company. The Trust was organized on March 26, 1990, as an unincorporated
business trust under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The
Institutional Treasury Assets Fund (the "Fund") is one the institutional funds
offered to "accredited investors" as defined under the Securities Act of 1933
and institutional investor by the Trust. The Fund commenced operations and began
offering shares of beneficial interest on December 1, 1997. The Declaration of
Trust permits the Board of Trustees (the "Trustees") to issue beneficial
interest in the Fund. The following summarizes the significant accounting
policies of the Fund:
B. Security Valuation
Investments are valued at amortized cost, which has been determined by the
Trustees to represent fair value of the Fund's investments.
C. Security Transactions and Interest Income
Security transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Interest income
is recorded on the accrual basis and includes amortization of premium and
discount on investment. Realized gains and losses from securities transactions
are recorded on the specific identification basis.
D. Organization Expenses
Costs incurred by the Fund in connection with its organization and initial
registration are being amortized evenly over a five year period.
E. Dividends
It is the Fund's policy to declare dividends daily and pay monthly to
shareholders from net investment income. Dividends payable to shareholders
are recorded by the Fund on the ex-dividend date. Distributions of net capital
gains, if any, earned by the Fund will be made annually.
F. Repurchase Agreements
The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements with financial institutions deemed
to be creditworthy by the Fund's Investment Adviser, subject to the seller's
agreement to repurchase such securities at a mutually agreed upon price.
Securities received as collateral subject to repurchase agreements are deposited
with the Fund's custodian, and pursuant to the terms of the repurchase agreement
must have an aggregate market value greater than or equal to the repurchase
price plus all accrued interest at all times. If the value of the underlying
securities falls below the value of the repurchase price plus accrued interest,
the Fund will require the seller to deposit additional collateral by the next
business day. If the request for additional collateral is not met, or the seller
defaults on its repurchase obligation, the Fund maintains the right to sell the
underlying securities at market value and may claim any resulting loss against
the seller. However, in the event of default or bankruptcy by the seller,
realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal
proceedings.
G. Federal Income Taxes
It is the Fund's policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue
Code and distribute substantially all of its income to shareholders. Therefore,
no federal income tax provision is required.
H. Other
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions
that affect the reported amounts in the financial statements. Actual results
could differ from those estimates.
Notes 2--Fees and Transactions with Affiliates
The Fund has entered into an Administration and Services Agreement with Bankers
Trust Company ("Bankers Trust"). Under this Administration and Services
Agreement, Bankers Trust provides administrative, custody, transfer agency and
shareholder services to the Fund in return for a fee computed daily and paid
monthly at an annual rate of .10% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
The Fund has entered into an Advisory Agreement with Bankers Trust. Under this
advisory Agreement, the Fund pays Bankers Trust and advisory fee computed daily
and paid monthly at an annual rate of .15% of average daily net assets.
Amount owed to the Fund from Bankers Trust was $33,439, net of Administration
and Service fees of $35,728 and Advisory fees of $53,593.
The Trust has entered into a Distribution Agreement with Edgewood Services, Inc.
("Edgewood"). Under the Distribution Agreement with the Trust, pursuant to Rule
12b-1 of the Act, Edgewood may seek reimbursement at an annual rate not
exceeding .10% of the Fund's average daily net assets, for expenses incurred in
connection with any activities primarily intended to result in the sale of the
Fund's shares. For the period ended June 30, 1998, there were no reimbursable
expenses incurred under this agreement.
Certain officers of the Fund are also directors, officers and employees of
Edgewood. None of the officers so affiliated received compensation for services
as officers of the Fund.
Effective August 11, 1998, ICC Distributors, Inc. will replace Edgewood as
distributor of the Trust.
Bankers Trust has voluntarily undertaken to waive its fees and reimburse
expenses of the Fund, to the extent necessary, to limit all expenses to .16% of
the average daily net assets of the Fund. For the six-month period ended June
30, 1998, expenses of the Fund have been reduced by $228,912.
The Institutional Treasury Assets Fund is a participant with other affiliated
entities in a revolving credit facility ("the revolver") and a discretionary
demand line of credit facility ("collectively the credit facilities") in the
amounts of $50,000,000 and $100,000,000, respectively. A commitment fee of .07%
per annum on the average daily amount of the available commitment is payable on
a quarterly basis and apportioned equally among all participants. Amounts
borrowed under the credit facilities will bear interest at a rate per annum
equal to the Federal Funds Rate plus .45%. No amounts were drawn down or
outstanding under the credit facilities as of and for the period ended June 30,
1998.
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BT INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS
INSTITUTIONAL TREASURY ASSETS FUND
Investment Advisor and Administrator of the Fund
BANKERS TRUST COMPANY
130 Liberty Street
New York, NY 10006
Distributor
ICC DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
P.O. Box 7558
Portland, ME 04112-9892
Custodian and Transfer Agent
BANKERS TRUST COMPANY
130 Liberty Street
New York, NY 10006
Independent Accountants
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
250 West Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Counsel
WILLKIE FARR & GALLAGHER
787 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10019
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For information on how to invest, shareholder account
information and current price and yield information,
please contact your relationship manager or the BT Mutual
Fund Service Center at (800) 368-4031. This report must be
preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the Fund.
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