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LOOMIS SAYLES
MANAGED BOND FUND
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
MARCH 31, 2000
ONE FINANCIAL CENTER, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02111
800-633-3330
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LOOMIS SAYLES MANAGED BOND FUND
PERFORMANCE
For the six-month period ended March 31, 2000, the Managed Bond Fund returned
4.68% (before deducting the maximum 2.50% front end sales charge), compared to
the 2.27% return for the Fund's benchmark, the Lehman Brothers
Government/Corporate Bond Index. The average corporate debt funds A-Rated, as
measured by Lipper Inc., posted a total return of 1.63% for the same period.
PORTFOLIO REVIEW
The Fund successfully weathered two challenging bond market climates over the
past six-month period. The final three months of 1999 capped off a year that
produced rising interest rates and negative returns for most major bond market
sectors. Then, in the first three months of 2000, a flight to quality ensued as
long-term U.S. Treasuries outperformed all other bond market sectors, primarily
due to the U.S. Treasury Department's announcement that it would start buying
back longer-term bonds. Agencies also declined considerably when the Treasury
discussed the possibility of removing the implied government backing of these
securities. All of these events led to an overall widening of corporate spreads,
as the markets scrambled to find a relative risk-free benchmark in which to
value corporate issues.
While the market volatility of the last six months may have been bad news for
some, we viewed it as an excellent opportunity to find undervalued bonds with
long-term appreciation potential. The Fund also was well positioned to
capitalize on events in the equity market and on fixed income investments
emphasizing non-market related factors.
The Fund's overweight in convertible issues contributed significantly to the
Fund's outperformance, as the underlying equities, particularly in the
technology sector, continued to climb. Overweightings in the financial sector
and the energy sector, which continued to benefit from the prolonged climb in
oil prices, also enhanced Fund performance. Canadian provincials also added
significantly to performance.
PORTFOLIO POSITIONING
In this current atmosphere of volatility, we are taking an opportunistic
approach to the market, relying on sound, fundamental credit analysis in an
attempt to uncover deep discounted, undervalued issues with call protection and
significant total return potential.
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AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS (%)-PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2000
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Since
6 Months* 1 Year Inception(a)
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
LOOMIS SAYLES MANAGED BOND FUND(b) 2.07 -1.21 4.39
Lipper Corporate Debt Funds A-Rated Index(c) 1.97 0.87 1.09
Lehman Brothers Government/Corporate Bond Index(d) 2.27 1.70 0.94
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CUMULATIVE PERFORMANCE-OCTOBER 31, 1998 TO MARCH 31, 2000
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Loomis Sayles Lipper Corporate Lehman Brothers
Managed Debt Funds Government/Corporate
Bond Fund (b) A-Rated Index Bond Index
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
10/31/98 $9,750 $10,000 $10,000
11/30/98 $10,367 $10,109 $10,060
12/31/98 $10,296 $10,141 $10,084
1/31/99 $10,600 $10,228 $10,156
2/28/99 $10,050 $10,001 $9,915
3/31/99 $10,702 $10,066 $9,964
4/30/99 $10,867 $10,098 $9,988
5/31/99 $10,594 $9,984 $9,885
6/30/99 $10,464 $9,906 $9,855
7/31/99 $10,428 $9,891 $9,827
8/31/99 $10,375 $9,664 $9,819
9/30/99 $10,361 $9,958 $9,908
10/31/99 $10,364 $9,973 $9,934
11/30/99 $10,420 $9,960 $9,928
12/31/99 $10,469 $9,935 $9,868
1/31/00 $10,392 $9,913 $9,865
2/29/00 $10,661 $10,018 $9,989
3/31/00 $10,846 $10,154 $10,133
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Foreign investments involve special risks including greater economic,
political and currency fluctuation risks, which may be even greater in
emerging markets. In addition, foreign countries may have different
accounting standards than those of the U.S., which may adversely affect the
value of the Fund. High yield securities are subject to a high degree of
market and credit risk. In addition, the secondary market for these
securities may lack liquidity which, in turn, may adversely affect the
value of these securities and that of the Fund.
NOTE: PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT PREDICTIVE OF FUTURE PERFORMANCE. TOTAL RETURN
ASSUMES REINVESTMENT OF DIVIDENDS AND CAPITAL GAINS DISTRIBUTIONS. THE
INVESTMENT RETURN AND PRINCIPAL VALUE OF AN INVESTMENT IN THE FUND WILL
FLUCTUATE SO THAT INVESTORS' SHARES, WHEN REDEEMED, MAY BE WORTH MORE OR LESS
THAN THEIR ORIGINAL COST. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO INVEST IN AN INDEX.
(a): INCEPTION DATE OF THE LOOMIS SAYLES MANAGED BOND FUND IS OCTOBER 1, 1998.
SINCE LIPPER CORPORATE DEBT FUNDS A-RATED INDEX AND LEHMAN BROTHERS
GOVERNMENT/CORPORATE BOND INDEX PERFORMANCE DATA IS NOT AVAILABLE
COINCIDENT WITH THIS DATE, COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE IS PRESENTED FROM
OCTOBER 31, 1998.
(b): PERFORMANCE FOR THE FUND INCLUDES THE EFFECT OF THE MAXIMUM 2.50% FRONT END
SALES CHARGES.
(c): THE LIPPER CORPORATE DEBT FUNDS A-RATED INDEX IS AN EQUALLY WEIGHTED
UNMANAGED INDEX OF TYPICALLY THE 30 LARGEST MUTUAL FUNDS WITHIN THE
CORPORATE DEBT FUNDS A-RATED INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE. RETURNS ARE ADJUSTED FOR
THE REINVESTMENT OF CAPITAL GAINS DISTRIBUTIONS AND INCOME DIVIDENDS.
(d): LEHMAN BROTHERS GOVERNMENT/CORPORATE BOND INDEX IS AN UNMANAGED INDEX WHICH
IS A COMPOSITE OF APPROXIMATELY 5,300 CORPORATE AND GOVERNMENT ISSUES WITH
AT LEAST $100 MILLION OUTSTANDING FOR GOVERNMENT ISSUES AND $25 MILLION FOR
CORPORATES, AND GREATER THAN 1 YEAR MATURITY. THE INDEX RETURNS HAVE NOT
BEEN LOWERED FOR ONGOING MANAGEMENT AND OPERATING EXPENSES APPLICABLE TO
MUTUAL FUND INVESTMENTS.
* NOT ANNUALIZED.
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LOOMIS SAYLES MANAGED BOND FUND
LOOMIS SAYLES MANAGED BOND FUND
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS-AS OF MARCH 31, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
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BONDS AND NOTES-96.8% OF NET ASSETS
<S> <C> <C> <C>
NON-CONVERTIBLE BONDS-71.6%
AEROSPACE/DEFENSE--3.5%
Lockheed Martin Corp., 8.500%, 12/01/29 USD 500,000 $ 509,310
Raytheon Co., 6.400%, 12/15/18 1,000,000 826,800
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1,336,110
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AIRLINES--1.8%
Delta Air Lines, Inc., 8.300%, 12/15/29 750,000 683,002
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AUTO & RELATED--3.9%
Dana Corp., 7.000%, 3/15/28 1,000,000 861,450
TRW, Inc., 6.650%, 1/15/28 750,000 604,200
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1,465,650
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BUILDING MATERIALS--2.2%
Owens Corning, 7.500%, 8/01/18 1,000,000 836,820
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CANADIAN--15.6%
Canadian Government, Zero Coupon Bond, 6/01/25 CAD 9,500,000 1,663,081
Clearnet Communications, Inc., Zero Coupon Bond,
5/15/08 (step to 10.400% on 5/15/03) # 1,750,000 747,889
Province of British Columbia, Zero Coupon Bond,1/09/12 3,500,000 1,132,039
Province of British Columbia, Zero Coupon Bond, 8/23/24 1,750,000 266,357
Province of Ontario, Zero Coupon Bond, 6/02/27 12,000,000 1,641,992
Province of Saskatchewan, Zero Coupon Bond, 1/18/10 1,233,000 461,243
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5,912,601
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COMPUTER HARDWARE--1.8%
Dell Computer Corp., 7.100%, 4/15/28 USD 750,000 665,213
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FINANCIAL SERVICES--2.7%
Merey Sweeny LP, 8.850%, 12/18/19 144A 500,000 492,115
US West Capital Funding, Inc., 6.875%, 7/15/28 600,000 529,002
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1,021,117
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FOOD & BEVERAGE--1.2%
ConAgra, Inc., 7.000%, 10/01/28 500,000 437,985
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FOREIGN ISSUER--1.1%
Dolphin Telecom Plc, Zero Coupon Bond, 6/01/08
(step to 11.625% on 6/01/03) # EUR 1,000,000 427,055
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FOREST & PAPER PRODUCTS--0.6%
Georgia-Pacific Group, 7.375%, 12/01/25 USD 250,000 225,285
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HEALTH CARE--PRODUCTS--1.7%
Bausch & Lomb, Inc., 7.125%, 8/01/28 750,000 634,538
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HEALTH CARE--SERVICES--2.3%
Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corp., 7.190%, 11/15/15 800,000 652,000
Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corp., 7.690%, 6/15/25 250,000 200,312
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852,312
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OIL & GAS--10.4%
Global Marine, Inc., 7.000%, 6/01/28 100,000 86,110
Pennzoil-Quaker State Co., 6.750%, 4/01/09 500,000 417,355
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LOOMIS SAYLES MANAGED BOND FUND
LOOMIS SAYLES MANAGED BOND FUND (CONTINUED)
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS-AS OF MARCH 31, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
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BONDS AND NOTES-CONTINUED
<S> <C> <C> <C>
OIL & GAS--CONTINUED
Pennzoil-Quaker State Co., 7.375%, 4/01/29 USD 500,000 $ 362,255
Pioneer Natural Resources Co., 6.500%, 1/15/08 850,000 732,071
Pioneer Natural Resources Co., 7.200%, 1/15/28 250,000 185,000
Seagull Energy Corp., 7.500%, 9/15/27 250,000 203,750
Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co., 7.000%, 10/15/28 900,000 796,941
Union Pacific Resources Group, Inc., 7.050%, 5/15/18 500,000 448,300
Union Pacific Resources Group, Inc., 7.150%, 5/15/28 450,000 397,102
Union Pacific Resources Group, Inc., 7.500%, 10/15/26 350,000 323,152
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3,952,036
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OIL & GAS DRILLING EQUIPMENT--1.5%
R & B Falcon Corp., Series B, 7.375%, 4/15/18 750,000 573,750
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OIL & GAS EXPLORATION--0.6%
Anadarko Petroleum Corp., 7.000%, 11/15/27 250,000 224,100
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RAIL--TRANSPORT--0.2%
Missouri Pacific Railroad Co., 4.750%, 1/01/20 25,000 15,250
Missouri Pacific Railroad Co., 5.000%, 1/01/45 140,000 71,400
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86,650
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REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS--4.5%
First Industrial, 7.600%, 7/15/28 900,000 761,148
Security Capital Industrial Trust, 7.625%, 7/01/17 500,000 446,150
Susa Partnership LP, 7.500%, 12/01/27 600,000 499,656
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1,706,954
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RETAIL--GENERAL--1.3%
Dillon Read Structured Finance Corp., 7.430%, 8/15/18 125,000 105,899
K Mart Corp., 7.950%, 2/01/23 250,000 225,210
Woolworth Corp., 8.500%, 1/15/22 250,000 156,875
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487,984
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SUPRANATIONAL--1.5%
International Bank for Reconstruction & Development,
Zero Coupon Bond, 8/20/07 NZD 2,000,000 566,718
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS--7.1%
Intermedia Communications, Inc., Zero Coupon Bond,
3/01/09 (step to 12.250% on 3/01/04) # USD 1,000,000 600,000
Nextel Communications, Inc., Zero Coupon Bond,
10/31/07 (step to 9.750% on 10/31/02) # 500,000 342,500
Nextel International, Inc., Zero Coupon Bond,
4/15/08 (step to 12.125% on 4/15/03) # 900,000 558,000
RCN Corp., Zero Coupon Bond, 10/15/07
(step to 11.125% on 10/15/02) # 1,100,000 704,000
RCN Corp., Zero Coupon Bond, 2/15/08
(step to 9.800% on 2/15/03) # 600,000 357,000
Teligent, Inc., Zero Coupon Bond, 3/01/08
(step to 11.500% on 3/01/03) # 250,000 132,500
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2,694,000
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LOOMIS SAYLES MANAGED BOND FUND
LOOMIS SAYLES MANAGED BOND FUND (CONTINUED)
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS-AS OF MARCH 31, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
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AMOUNT VALUE +
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BONDS AND NOTES-CONTINUED
<S> <C> <C> <C>
TOBACCO--1.6%
Philip Morris Cos., Inc., 7.750%, 1/15/27 USD 750,000 $ 619,410
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TRANSPORTATION--1.6%
Trico Marine Services, Inc., 8.500%, 8/01/05 650,000 585,000
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UTILITIES--2.9%
KN Energy, Inc., 7.250%, 3/01/28 1,250,000 1,114,175
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TOTAL NON-CONVERTIBLE BONDS
(Identified Cost $28,200,241) 27,108,465
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CONVERTIBLE BONDS-25.2%
COMPUTERS--1.7%
Maxtor Corp., 5.750%, 3/01/12 500,000 350,000
Quantum Corp.--DLT & Storage Systems,
7.000%, 8/01/04 200,000 161,000
Western Digital, Zero Coupon Bond, 2/18/18 750,000 144,375
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655,375
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DIVERSIFIED OPERATIONS--4.4%
Thermo Electron Corp., 4.250%, 1/01/03 144A 1,850,000 1,683,500
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ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS--1.2%
Kent Electronics Corp., 4.500%, 9/01/04 500,000 443,750
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FINANCIAL SERVICES--0.5%
Bell Atlantic Financial Services, 5.750%, 4/01/03 200,000 203,630
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HEALTH CARE--DRUGS--0.6%
Dura Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 3.500%, 7/15/02 300,000 241,875
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HEALTH CARE--SERVICES--2.6%
Healthsouth Corp., 3.250%, 4/01/03 1,250,000 968,750
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INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT--1.0%
MascoTech, Inc., 4.500%, 12/15/03 500,000 377,500
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INSURANCE--4.6%
Loews Corp., 3.125%, 9/15/07 1,950,000 1,742,812
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MULTI-INDUSTRY--0.4%
Thermo Instrument Systems, Inc., 4.500%,
10/15/03 144A 150,000 137,250
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OFFICE EQUIPMENT--2.2%
Xerox Corp., 0.570%, 4/21/18 1,500,000 817,500
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OIL & GAS--6.0%
Baker Hughes, Inc., Zero Coupon Bond, 5/05/08 2,050,000 1,527,250
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc., 3.750%, 2/15/07 650,000 757,250
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2,284,500
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TOTAL CONVERTIBLE BONDS
(Identified Cost $9,267,289) 9,556,442
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TOTAL BONDS AND NOTES
(Identified Cost $37,467,530) 36,664,907
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LOOMIS SAYLES MANAGED BOND FUND
LOOMIS SAYLES MANAGED BOND FUND (CONTINUED)
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS-AS OF MARCH 31, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
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<CAPTION>
SHARES VALUE +
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COMMON STOCKS-0.0% OF NET ASSETS
<S> <C> <C>
OIL & GAS--0.0%
Hvide Marine, Inc.* 1,304 $ 17,115
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Identified Cost $434,111) 17,115
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PREFERRED STOCKS-2.7% OF NET ASSETS
OIL & GAS--1.4%
EVI, Inc., Conv., 5.000% 11,000 532,125
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REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS--1.3%
CarrAmerica Realty Corp., Series B, 8.570% 2,000 38,000
CarrAmerica Realty Corp., Series C, 8.550% 2,200 41,938
CarrAmerica Realty Corp., Series D, 8.450% 5,000 95,000
Developers Diversified Realty Corp. Class C, 8.375% 3,400 64,387
Equity Residential Properties Trust, 7.250% 10,000 197,500
ProLogis Trust, Series D, 7.920% 2,300 42,838
ProLogis Trust, Series E, 8.750% 400 8,650
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488,313
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS--0.0%
Adelphia Business Solutions, Inc., Series B,
12.875% PIK 1 1,204
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TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS
(Identified Cost $863,832) 1,021,642
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WARRANTS-0.0% OF NET ASSETS
OIL & GAS--0.0%
Hvide Marine, Inc., expiring 12/15/03 * 815 1,630
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TOTAL WARRANTS
(Identified Cost $4,523) 1,630
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LOOMIS SAYLES MANAGED BOND FUND
LOOMIS SAYLES MANAGED BOND FUND (CONTINUED)
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS-AS OF MARCH 31, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT-2.0% OF NET ASSETS
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Repurchase Agreement with State Street Bank and Trust
Co., dated 3/31/00 at 4.750% to be repurchased at
$745,295 on 4/03/00 collateralized by $770,000 U.S
Treasury Note, 5.625% due 12/31/02 with a value of
$763,744 USD 745,000 $ 745,000
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TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT
(Identified Cost $745,000) 745,000
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS--101.5%
(IDENTIFIED COST $39,514,996) @ 38,450,294
Liabilities, Less Cash and Other Assets--(1.5%) (577,934)
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NET ASSETS--100% $37,872,360
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+ See Note 1.
# Step Bond: Coupon is zero or below market rate for an initial period
and then increases at a specified date and rate.
144A Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities
Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt
from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers.
* Non-income producing security.
PIK All or a portion of income may be received as additional securities.
@ At March 31, 2000, the net unrealized depreciation on investments
based on cost of $39,514,996 for federal income tax purposes was as
follows: Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in
which there is an excess of value over tax cost and aggregate gross
unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there is an excess
of tax cost over value were $1,095,419 and $2,160,121, respectively,
resulting in net unrealized depreciation of $1,064,702.
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS:
CAD: Canadian Dollar
EUR: Euro
NZD: New Zealand Dollar
USD: United States Dollar
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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LOOMIS SAYLES MANAGED BOND FUND
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
MARCH 31, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
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<S> <C>
ASSETS
Investments at value $38,450,294
Cash 822
Receivable for:
Dividends and interest - net 514,979
Due from the adviser (Note 3) 78,848
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39,044,943
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LIABILITIES
Payable for:
Fund shares redeemed 1,035,952
Accrued expenses:
Management fees (Note 3) 638
Trustees' fees (Note 3A) 1,079
Administrative fees 1,264
Other (Note 1) 133,650
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1,172,583
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NET ASSETS $37,872,360
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Net Assets consist of:
Capital paid in $38,658,559
Undistributed (or Distribution in excess of) net investment income 228,818
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) 49,685
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
Investments (1,064,702)
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NET ASSETS $37,872,360
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Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, no par value 3,886,050
Net asset value and redemption price per share $ 9.75
Maximum offering price per share (Net asset value/97.50%) $ 10.00
Identified cost of investments $39,514,996
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SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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LOOMIS SAYLES MANAGED BOND FUND
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
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<S> <C>
INVESTMENT INCOME
Dividends $ 26,616
Interest 1,595,514
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1,622,130
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Expenses
Management fees (Note 3) 118,706
12b-1 fees 148,382
Trustees' fees and expenses (Note 3A) 2,021
Administrative fees 7,894
Custodian and accounting fees 25,032
Transfer agent fees 3,100
Audit and tax services fees 13,125
Registration fees 1,111
Printing fees 168,957
Other expenses 17,093
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Total expenses 505,421
Less expenses waived and reimbursed by the investment adviser (Note 3) (208,657)
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Net expenses 296,764
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Net investment income 1,325,366
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NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON:
Investments 141,142
Foreign currency transactions 33,942
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Total net realized gain (loss) 175,084
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CHANGE IN UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) ON:
Investments 362,061
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Total net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 362,061
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Total net realized gain (loss) and change in unrealized
appreciation (depreciation) 537,145
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS $1,862,511
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SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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LOOMIS SAYLES MANAGED BOND FUND
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
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<CAPTION>
SIX MONTHS
ENDED PERIOD
MARCH 31, ENDED
2000 SEPTEMBER 30,
(UNAUDITED) 1999*
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<S> <C> <C>
FROM OPERATIONS
Net investment income $ 1,325,366 $ 2,330,403
Net realized gain (loss) 175,084 442,231
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 362,061 (1,426,763)
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Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations 1,862,511 1,345,871
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FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS
Net investment income (1,316,308) (2,110,643)
Net realized gain on investments (567,630) 0
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(1,883,938) (2,110,643)
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FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS
Proceeds from the sale of shares 22,280,662 53,999,642
Cost of shares redeemed (18,650,444) (18,971,301)
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Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from capital
share transactions 3,630,218 35,028,341
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Total increase (decrease) in net assets 3,608,791 34,263,569
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period 34,263,569 0
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End of period $ 37,872,360 $ 34,263,569
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UNDISTRIBUTED NET INVESTMENT INCOME
End of the period $ 228,818 $ 219,760
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NUMBER OF SHARES OF THE FUND:
Issued from the sale of shares 2,326,500 5,370,740
Redeemed (1,938,650) (1,872,540)
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Net change 387,850 3,498,200
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* COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS ON OCTOBER 1, 1998.
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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LOOMIS SAYLES MANAGED BOND FUND
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX MONTHS
ENDED PERIOD ENDED
MARCH 31, 2000 SEPTEMBER 30,
(UNAUDITED) 1999*
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<S> <C> <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 9.79 $ 9.95
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INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS--
Net investment income (loss) 0.32 0.68
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.12 (0.22)
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Total from investment operations 0.44 0.46
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LESS DISTRIBUTIONS--
Dividends from net investment income (0.33) (0.62)
Distributions from net realized capital gains (0.15) 0.00
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Total distributions (0.48) (0.62)
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Net asset value, end of period $ 9.75 $ 9.79
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Total return (%)(a)(b) 4.7 4.6
Net assets, end of period (000) $ 37,872 $ 34,264
Ratios to average net assets:
Net expenses (%)(c)(d) 1.50 1.50
Gross expenses (%)(c)(d) 2.55 2.03
Net investment income (loss) (%)(d) 6.70 6.77
Portfolio turnover (%) 36 34
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* COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS ON OCTOBER 1, 1998.
(a) TOTAL RETURNS WOULD HAVE BEEN LOWER HAD THE ADVISER NOT REDUCED ITS
ADVISORY FEES AND/OR BORNE OTHER EXPENSES. PERIODS LESS THAN ONE YEAR ARE
NOT ANNUALIZED.
(b) TOTAL RETURN DOES NOT INCLUDE THE EFFECT OF ANY FRONT END SALES CHARGES.
(c) THE ADVISER HAS AGREED TO REIMBURSE A PORTION OF THE FUND'S EXPENSES DURING
THE PERIOD. WITHOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT THE FUND'S RATIO OF EXPENSES WOULD
HAVE BEEN HIGHER.
(d) ANNUALIZED FOR PERIODS LESS THAN ONE YEAR.
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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MARCH 31, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
1. The Loomis Sayles Managed Bond Fund (the "Fund") is a series of Loomis
Sayles Funds (the "Trust"), a diversified, open-end investment company
registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment
Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act") and organized as a
Massachusetts business trust on February 20, 1991. At March 31, 2000, the Trust
was composed of nineteen series. The financial statements of the 18 remaining
series are presented separately. Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. ("Loomis
Sayles") is the investment adviser of the Fund. The Trust is authorized to issue
an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest in
multiple series.
The Fund has adopted a Service and Distribution Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1
under the 1940 Act. The Fund pays Loomis Sayles Distributors, L.P. (the
"Distributor"), a subsidiary of Loomis Sayles, a monthly service fee at an
annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average net assets and a monthly distribution
fee at an annual rate of 0.50% of the Fund's average net assets.
Purchases of the Fund's share are subject to a maximum sales charge of 2.50%
(the "public offering price").
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual
results could differ from those estimates. The following summarizes the
significant accounting policies of the Managed Bond Fund:
A. SECURITY VALUATION -- Long-term debt securities for which quotations are
readily available are valued by a pricing service, as approved by the Board of
Trustees, which generally uses the most recent bid prices in the principal
market in which such securities are normally traded. Equity securities for which
quotations are readily available are valued at their last sale price on the
exchange where primarily traded or, if there is no reported sale during the day,
at the closing bid price. Short-term securities with a remaining maturity of 60
days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.
Other securities for which quotations are not readily available (including
restricted securities, if any) are valued primarily using dealer supplied
quotations or at their fair values as determined in good faith under the general
supervision of the Board of Trustees.
B. REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS -- The Fund may engage in repurchase agreement
transactions. Under the terms of a typical repurchase agreement, the Fund takes
possession of an underlying debt obligation subject to an obligation of the
seller to repurchase, and the Fund to resell, the obligation at an agreed-upon
price and time. This arrangement results in a fixed rate of return that is not
subject to market fluctuations during the Fund's holding period. The Fund,
through its custodian, receives delivery of the underlying securities
collateralizing repurchase agreements. It is the Fund's policy that the market
value of the collateral be at least equal to 102% of the repurchase price. These
securities are marked-to-market daily. Loomis Sayles is responsible for
determining that the value of the collateral is at all times at least equal to
102% of the repurchase price. In connection with transactions in repurchase
agreements, if the seller defaults and the value of the collateral declines or
if the seller enters into insolvency proceedings, realization of the collateral
by the Fund may be delayed or limited.
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C. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION AND FOREIGN INVESTMENTS -- The books and
records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. The value of securities,
currencies and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than
U.S. dollars is translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates
prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investment
securities are translated at contractual currency exchange rates established at
the time of the trade. Income and expenses are translated at prevailing exchange
rates on the respective dates of such transactions.
The results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on
investments are not isolated from fluctuations arising from changes in market
prices of securities held. All such fluctuations are included with net realized
and unrealized gain or loss from investments.
Net realized and unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions
represent foreign exchange gains and losses from the sale of holdings of foreign
currencies, foreign currency gains and losses between trade dates and settlement
dates on investment securities transactions, sales and maturities of forward
foreign currency exchange contracts, and the difference between the amounts of
daily interest accruals on the books of the Fund and the amounts actually
received resulting from changes in exchange rates on the payable date.
The Fund may use foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions
in foreign-denominated securities. Losses may arise from changes in the value of
the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the
contracts' terms. The U.S. dollar value of foreign currency exchange contracts
is determined using contractual currency exchange rates established at the time
of each trade.
The Fund may purchase securities of foreign issuers. Investing in securities of
foreign companies and foreign governments involves special risks and
considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. companies and
securities of the U.S. government. These risks include revaluation of currencies
and the risk of appropriation. Moreover, the markets for securities of many
foreign companies and foreign governments and their markets may be less liquid
and the prices of such securities may be more volatile than those of securities
of comparable U.S. companies and the U.S. government.
D. SECURITY TRANSACTIONS, RELATED INVESTMENT INCOME AND EXPENSES -- Security
transactions are accounted for on the trade date (the date the buy or sell is
executed). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date and interest
income is recorded on the accrual basis. Interest income is increased by the
accretion of discount. Discounts on zero coupon bonds, original issue discount
bonds, step bonds and payment in kind bonds are accreted according to the
effective interest method. In determining net gain or loss on securities sold,
the cost of securities has been determined on the identified cost basis.
Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses not
directly attributable to the Fund are apportioned to all funds within the Trust
on the basis of relative net assets.
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E. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES -- The Fund is a separate entity for federal income tax
purposes. The Fund intends to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code
applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute to its
shareholders all of its net investment income and any net realized capital
gains. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax or excise tax has been
made.
F. DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS -- The Fund declares and pays
its net investment income to shareholders monthly. Distributions from net
realized capital gains are declared and paid on an annual basis by the Fund.
Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with Federal
income tax regulations which may differ from generally accepted accounting
principles. These differences, which may result in reclassifications to the
Fund's capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution,
are primarily due to differing book and tax treatments for litigation proceeds,
foreign currency transactions, capital loss carry forwards, deferred losses due
to wash sales, excise tax regulations, and net operating losses. Some of these
classifications may include temporary book and tax basis differences that will
reverse in subsequent periods.
2. PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES -- For the period ended March 31, 2000,
purchases and proceeds from sales and maturities of investments, excluding
short-term securities and U.S. Government securities, were $9,203,591 and
$6,287,033, respectively. Purchases and proceeds from sales and maturities of
U.S. Government securities, excluding short-term securities, were $7,361,993 and
$7,355,458, respectively.
3. MANAGEMENT FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES -- For the period
ended March 31, 2000, the Fund incurred management fees payable to Loomis
Sayles. Certain officers and employees of Loomis Sayles are also officers or
Trustees of the Trust. Loomis Sayles' general partner is indirectly owned by
Nvest, L.P., a publicly-traded limited partnership whose general partner is
indirectly owned by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of MetLife, Inc., a publicly
traded company. The management agreement for the Fund in effect during the
period ended March 31, 2000 provided for fees at the annual percentage rate of
0.60% of the Fund's average daily net assets. Loomis Sayles has contractually
agreed, until February 1, 2001, to reduce its advisory fees and/or bear other
expenses, to the extent necessary to limit the total operating expenses of the
Fund to 1.50% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Loomis Sayles may change or terminate its voluntary agreement at any time, but
the relevant prospectus would be supplemented at the time to describe the
change.
A. TRUSTEES FEES AND EXPENSES -- The Trust does not pay any compensation
directly to its officers or trustees who are directors, officers or employees of
Loomis Sayles, The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company or their affiliates. Each
independent trustee is compensated by the Trust on behalf of each Fund at the
rate of $1,250 per Fund per year, plus travel expenses for each meeting
attended.
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4. CREDIT RISK -- The Fund may invest up to 35% of its assets in securities
offering high current income, which generally will be in the lower rating
categories of recognized rating agencies. These securities are regarded as
predominantly speculative with respect to capacity to pay interest and repay
principal in accordance with the terms of the obligations and will generally
involve more credit risk than securities in the higher rating categories. In
addition, the trading market for high yield securities may be relatively less
liquid than the market for higher-rated securities.
5. LINE OF CREDIT -- The Trust has entered into an agreement which enables the
Fund to borrow under a $25 million unsecured line of credit with several banks.
Borrowings will be made solely to temporarily finance the repurchase of capital
shares. Interest is charged to the Fund based on its borrowings at a rate per
annum equal to the Federal Funds rate plus 0.455%. In addition, a commitment fee
of 0.08% per annum, payable at the end of each calendar quarter, is accrued by
the Trust and apportioned among the Funds based on each Fund's average daily
unused portion of the line of credit. During the six months ended March 31,
2000, the Fund had no borrowing under the agreement.
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