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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 1, 1998
1933 Act Registration No. 33-39659
1940 Act Registration No. 811-6292
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-1A
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 [ X ]
Pre-Effective Amendment No. [ ]
Post-Effective Amendment No. 24 [ X ]
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 [ X ]
Amendment No. 24
(Check appropriate box or boxes.)
PAINEWEBBER INVESTMENT TRUST
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10019
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 713-2000
DIANNE E. O'DONNELL, Esq.
Mitchell Hutchins Asset Management Inc.
1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10019
(Name and address of agent for service)
Copies to:
ELINOR W. GAMMON, ESQ.
BENJAMIN J. HASKIN, ESQ.
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart LLP
1800 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. 2nd Floor
Washington, D.C. 20036-1800
Telephone (202) 778-9000
Approximate Date of Proposed Public Offering: Effective Date of this
Post-Effective Amendment.
[ ] Immediately upon filing pursuant to Rule 485(b)
[ ] On __________ pursuant to Rule 485(b)
[ X] 60 days after filing pursuant to Rule 485(a)(1)
[ ] On pursuant to Rule 485(a)(1)
[ ] 75 days after filing pursuant to Rule 485(a)(2)
[ ] On pursuant to Rule 485(a)(2)
Title of Securities Being Registered: Shares of Beneficial Interest.
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PAINEWEBBER INVESTMENT TRUST
Contents of Registration Statement
This registration statement consists of the following papers and documents:
Cover Sheet
Contents of Registration Statement
Cross Reference Sheets
PaineWebber Global Equity Fund
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Part A - Prospectus
Part B - Statement of Additional Information
Part C - Other Information
Signature Page
Exhibits
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PAINEWEBBER INVESTMENT TRUST
PaineWebber Global Equity Fund
Form N-lA Cross Reference Sheet
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1. Cover Page Cover Page
2. Synopsis Expense Table
3. Condensed Financial Information Financial Highlights; Performance
4. General Description of Registrant The Funds at a Glance; Investment Objectives &
Policies; Investment Philosophy & Process; The
Funds' Investments; General Information
5. Management of the Fund Management; General Information
5A. Management's Discussion of Fund Performance Financial Highlights
6. Capital Stock and Other Securities Cover Page; Flexible Pricing; Dividends & Taxes;
General Information
7. Purchase of Securities Being Offered Flexible Pricing; How to Buy Shares; How to Sell
Shares; Other Services; Management; Determining the
Shares' Net Asset Value
8. Redemption or Repurchase How to Sell Shares; Other Services
9. Pending Legal Proceedings Not Applicable
Part B Item No. and Caption Statement of Additional Information Caption
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10. Cover Page Cover Page
11. Table of Contents Table of Contents
12. General Information and History Other Information
13. Investment Objectives and Policies Investment Policies and Restrictions; Hedging and
Other Strategies Using Derivative Instruments;
Portfolio Transactions
14. Management of the Fund Trustees and Officers; Principal Holders of Securities
15. Control Persons and Principal
Holders of Securities Trustees and Officers; Principal Holders of Securities
16. Investment Advisory and Other Services Investment Advisory and Distribution Arrangements
17. Brokerage Allocation Portfolio Transactions
18. Capital Stock and Other Securities Conversion of Class B Shares; Other Information
19. Purchase, Redemption and Pricing of Securities Reduced Sales Charges, Additional Exchange and
Being Offered Redemption Information and Other Services; Valuation
of Shares
20. Tax Status Taxes
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21. Underwriters Investment Advisory and Distribution Arrangements
22. Calculation of Performance Data Performance Information
23. Financial Statements Financial Statements
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Part C
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Information required to be included in Part C is set forth under the
appropriate item, so numbered, in Part C of this Registration Statement.
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PAINEWEBBER ASIA PACIFIC GROWTH FUND
PAINEWEBBER EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND
PAINEWEBBER GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
PAINEWEBBER GLOBAL INCOME FUND
1285 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10019
PROSPECTUS -- MARCH 1, 1998, AS REVISED OCTOBER 1, 1998
(OCTOBER 1, 1998 FOR PAINEWEBBER GLOBAL EQUITY FUND)
PaineWebber Global Funds are designed for investors generally seeking
long-term growth by investing mainly in foreign stocks or high current
income by investing mainly in global debt instruments. PaineWebber Asia
Pacific Growth Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing
primarily in equity securities of companies in the Asia Pacific region,
excluding Japan. PaineWebber Emerging Markets Equity Fund seeks long-term
capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of
companies in newly industrializing countries. PaineWebber Global Equity
Fund seeks long-term growth of capital by investing primarily in U.S. and
foreign equity securities. PaineWebber Global Income Fund seeks high
current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation by investing
primarily in high-quality bonds of foreign and U.S. issuers.
This Prospectus concisely sets forth information that a prospective
investor should know about the Funds before investing. Please read this
Prospectus carefully and retain a copy for future reference.
A Statement of Additional Information, dated March 1, 1998, as revised
October 1, 1998 (October 1, 1998 for PaineWebber Global Equity Fund), has
been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC" or
"Commission") and is legally part of this Prospectus. The Statement of
Additional Information can be obtained without charge, and further
inquiries can be made, by contacting an individual Fund, your investment
executive at PaineWebber or one of its correspondent firms or by calling
toll-free 1-800-647-1568. In addition, the Commission maintains a website
(http://www.sec.gov) that contains the Statement of Additional
Information, material incorporated by reference, and other information
regarding registrants that file electronically with the Commission.
THE PAINEWEBBER FAMILY OF MUTUAL FUNDS
The PaineWebber Family of Mutual Funds consists of seven broad
categories, which are presented here. Generally, investors seeking to
maximize return must assume greater risk. The Funds offered by this
Prospectus are in the GLOBAL category.
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/ / MONEY MARKET FUND for income and stability by / / STOCK FUNDS for long-term growth by investing mainly
investing in high-quality, short-term investments. in stocks.
/ / BOND FUNDS for income by investing mainly in bonds. / / GLOBAL FUNDS for long-term growth by investing mainly
in foreign stocks or high current income by investing
mainly in global debt instruments.
/ / TAX-FREE BOND FUNDS for income exempt from federal / / FUNDS OF FUNDS for either long-term growth of cap-
income tax and, in some cases, state and local income ital; total return; or income and, secondarily,
taxes, by investing in municipal bonds. growth of capital by investing in other PaineWebber
mutual funds.
/ / ASSET ALLOCATION FUNDS for high total return by in-
vesting in stocks and bonds.
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A complete listing of the PaineWebber Family of Mutual Funds is found on
the back cover of this Prospectus.
INVESTORS SHOULD RELY ONLY ON THE INFORMATION CONTAINED OR REFERRED TO IN
THIS PROSPECTUS. THE FUNDS AND THEIR DISTRIBUTOR HAVE NOT AUTHORIZED
ANYONE TO PROVIDE INVESTORS WITH INFORMATION THAT IS DIFFERENT. THIS
PROSPECTUS IS NOT AN OFFER TO SELL SHARES OF THE FUNDS IN ANY JURISDICTION
WHERE THE FUNDS OR THEIR DISTRIBUTOR MAY NOT LAWFULLY SELL THOSE SHARES.
THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR HAS THE COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE
ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO
THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
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PaineWebber
Asia Pacific Growth Fund Global Equity Fund
Emerging Markets Equity Fund Global Income Fund
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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The Funds at a Glance................... 3
Expense Table........................... 6
Financial Highlights.................... 9
Investment Objectives & Policies........ 21
Investment Philosophy & Process......... 23
Performance............................. 26
The Funds' Investments.................. 30
Flexible Pricing(Service Mark).......... 37
How to Buy Shares....................... 41
How to Sell Shares...................... 43
Other Services.......................... 43
Management.............................. 44
Determining the Shares' Net Asset
Value................................. 47
Dividends & Taxes....................... 47
General Information..................... 49
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PaineWebber
Asia Pacific Growth Fund Global Equity Fund
Emerging Markets Equity Fund Global Income Fund
THE FUNDS AT A GLANCE
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The Funds offered by this Prospectus are not intended to provide a complete or
balanced investment program, but one or more of them may be appropriate as a
component of an investor's overall portfolio. Some common reasons to invest in
the Funds are to finance college educations, plan for retirement or diversify a
portfolio. When selling shares, investors should be aware that they may get more
or less for their shares than they originally paid for them. As with any mutual
fund, there is no assurance that the Funds will achieve their goals.
ASIA PACIFIC GROWTH FUND
GOAL: To increase the value of your investment by investing primarily in equity
securities of Asia Pacific Region companies (as described under "Investment
Objectives and Policies").
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE: Long-term capital appreciation.
SIZE: On August 31, 1998, the Fund had approximately $26 million in net assets.
WHO SHOULD INVEST: Asia Pacific Growth Fund is for investors who want long-term
capital appreciation and who can withstand short-term market fluctuations. The
Fund seeks to achieve this by investing primarily in equity securities of Asia
Pacific Region companies (excluding Japan as explained below). While recent
currency devaluations have diminished prospects for short-term growth in
corporate earnings in many Asia Pacific Region countries, conditions in the Asia
Pacific Region may provide for high levels of economic activity in the long
term, offering the potential for long-term capital appreciation from investment
in equity securities of Asia Pacific Region companies. Because the value of
these securities tends to be more volatile than that of U.S. stocks, investors
must be willing to tolerate greater fluctuations in the value of the Fund's
investments. These fluctuations may be caused by events affecting the companies'
businesses, as well as market conditions, currency fluctuations, interest rate
changes, liquidity concerns, and adverse changes in economic, political and
social conditions. The Fund may be appropriate as a longer-term component of an
investor's overall portfolio, but it is not intended to provide current income.
EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND
GOAL: To increase the value of your investment by investing primarily in equity
securities of companies in newly industrializing countries.
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE: Long-term capital appreciation.
SIZE: On August 31, 1998, the Fund had approximately $7 million in net assets.
WHO SHOULD INVEST: Emerging Markets Equity Fund is for investors who want
long-term capital appreciation. The Fund seeks to achieve this by investing
primarily in equity securities of companies in emerging market countries. Over
time, foreign stocks have shown substantial growth potential. However, because
their value tends to fluctuate more than that of U.S. stocks, investors must be
willing to tolerate volatility in the value of the Fund's investments. These
risks are greater with respect to securities of issuers located in emerging
markets. Accordingly, Emerging Markets Equity Fund is designed for investors who
are able to bear the risk that comes with investment in equity securities of
emerging market issuers. The Fund may be appropriate as a longer-term component
of an investor's overall portfolio, but it is not intended to provide current
income.
GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
GOAL: To increase the value of your investment by investing primarily in equity
securities of U.S. and foreign companies.
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE: Long-term growth of capital.
SIZE: On August 31, 1998, the Fund had approximately $380.7 million in net
assets.
WHO SHOULD INVEST: Global Equity Fund is for investors who want long-term growth
of capital. The Fund seeks to achieve this by investing primarily in equity
securities of U.S. and foreign companies. Over time, foreign stocks have shown
substantial growth potential. However, because their value can fluctuate more
than that of U.S. stocks, investors must be willing to tolerate volatility in
the value of the Fund's investments. Accordingly, Global Equity Fund is designed
for investors who are able to bear the risks that come with investments in
foreign equity securities. The Fund may be appropriate as a longer-term
component of an investor's overall portfolio, but it is not intended to provide
current income.
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Asia Pacific Growth Fund Global Equity Fund
Emerging Markets Equity Fund Global Income Fund
THE FUNDS AT A GLANCE
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GLOBAL INCOME FUND
GOAL: To provide high current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation by
investing primarily in high-quality bonds of foreign and U.S. issuers.
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE: The primary investment objective is high current income
consistent with prudent investment risk; capital appreciation is a secondary
objective.
SIZE: On August 31, 1998, the Fund had approximately $482.1 million in net
assets.
WHO SHOULD INVEST: Global Income Fund is for investors who want high current
income consistent with prudent investment risk and, secondarily, capital
appreciation. The Fund seeks to achieve this by investing primarily in
high-quality bonds of foreign and U.S. issuers. The Fund also may invest in
bonds rated below investment grade, including bonds of issuers in emerging
market countries. Global Income Fund is designed for investors who are able to
bear the special risks that come with investments in foreign securities.
MANAGEMENT
Mitchell Hutchins Asset Management Inc. ("Mitchell Hutchins"), a wholly owned
asset management subsidiary of PaineWebber Incorporated ("PaineWebber"), is the
investment adviser and administrator of each Fund. Mitchell Hutchins has
appointed Schroder Capital Management International Inc. ("Schroder Capital") as
the investment sub-adviser for Asia Pacific Growth Fund and Emerging Markets
Equity Fund, and has appointed Invista Capital Management, Inc. ("Invista") as
the investment sub-adviser for the foreign investments of Global Equity Fund.
Mitchell Hutchins provides all investment management services for Global Income
Fund and the U.S. investments of Global Equity Fund.
MINIMUM INVESTMENT
To open an account, investors need $1,000; to add to an account, investors need
only $100.
RISKS
EACH FUND invests in foreign securities, including emerging market securities.
Investors in any of the Funds should be able to assume the special risks of
investing in these securities. These include possible adverse political, social
and economic developments abroad and differing characteristics of foreign
economies and markets. These risks are greater with respect to securities of
issuers located in emerging markets. Most of the Funds' foreign securities are
denominated in foreign currencies, and the value of these investments can be
adversely affected by fluctuations in foreign currency values. Foreign currency
values and securities prices in the Asia Pacific Region recently have been
highly volatile, and recent currency devaluations in some Asia Pacific Region
countries have resulted in high interest rate levels and sharp reductions in
economic activity. Each Fund may use derivatives, such as options, futures and
forward currency contracts and, in the case of Asia Pacific Growth Fund and
Global Income Fund, swap agreements, all of which may involve additional risks.
Each Fund's share price will rise and fall, and investors may lose money by
investing in a Fund. Investment in any of the Funds is not guaranteed.
ASIA PACIFIC GROWTH FUND, EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND AND GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
all invest primarily in equity securities. Historically, equity securities have
shown greater growth potential than other types of securities, but they also
have shown greater volatility.
GLOBAL INCOME FUND invests primarily in bonds, which are subject to interest
rate and credit risk. Interest rate risk is the risk that interest rates will
rise and bond prices will fall, lowering the value of the Fund's investments and
share price. Credit risk is the risk that an issuer may be unable or unwilling
to pay interest and principal. Certain investment grade bonds in which the Fund
may invest have speculative characteristics. Bonds rated below investment grade,
in which the Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets, are subject to
greater risks of default or price fluctuation than investment grade bonds and
are considered predominantly speculative. The Fund may invest in mortgage-backed
securities, which involve special risks. The Fund is a non-diversified fund, as
defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 ("1940 Act"), and as such is
subject to greater risk than funds that have a broader range of investments.
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PaineWebber
Asia Pacific Growth Fund Global Equity Fund
Emerging Markets Equity Fund Global Income Fund
THE FUNDS AT A GLANCE
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HOW TO PURCHASE SHARES OF THE FUNDS
Investors may select among these classes of shares:
CLASS A SHARES
The price is the net asset value plus the initial sales charge; the maximum
sales charge is 4.5% of the public offering price (4% in the case of Global
Income Fund). Although investors pay an initial sales charge when they buy
Class A shares, the ongoing expenses for this class are lower than the ongoing
expenses of Class B and Class C shares.
CLASS B SHARES
The price is the net asset value. Investors do not pay an initial sales charge
when they buy Class B shares. As a result, 100% of their purchase is immediately
invested. However, Class B shares have higher ongoing expenses than Class A
shares. Depending upon how long they own the shares, investors may have to pay a
sales charge when they sell Class B shares. This sales charge is called a
"contingent deferred sales charge" and applies when investors sell their
Class B shares within six years after purchase. After six years, Class B shares
convert to Class A shares, which have lower ongoing expenses and no contingent
deferred sales charge.
CLASS C SHARES
The price is the net asset value. Investors do not pay an initial sales charge
when they buy Class C shares. As a result, 100% of their purchase is immediately
invested. However, Class C shares have higher ongoing expenses than Class A
shares. A contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (0.75% in the case of Global
Income Fund) is charged on shares sold within one year of purchase. Class C
shares never convert to any other class of shares.
CLASS Y SHARES
Class Y shares are offered only to limited groups of investors. See "How to Buy
Shares." The price is the net asset value. Investors do not pay an initial sales
charge when they buy Class Y shares. As a result, 100% of their purchase is
immediately invested. Investors also do not pay a contingent deferred sales
charge when they sell Class Y shares. Class Y shares have lower ongoing expenses
than any other class of shares.
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PaineWebber
Asia Pacific Growth Fund Global Equity Fund
Emerging Markets Equity Fund Global Income Fund
EXPENSE TABLE
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The following tables are intended to assist investors in understanding the
expenses associated with investing in each class of shares of the Funds.
Expenses shown below are based on those incurred for the most recent fiscal
year, except in the case of Asia Pacific Growth Fund, where amounts were
annualized because it commenced operations on March 25, 1997 and "Other
Expenses" are based on estimated amounts for its current fiscal year. In
addition, in the case of Emerging Markets Equity Fund, expenses shown below
reflect anticipated fee waivers.
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SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTION EXPENSES CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C CLASS Y
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Maximum Sales Charge on Purchases of Shares (as a % of
offering price)
ASIA PACIFIC GROWTH FUND, EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND
AND GLOBAL EQUITY FUND.................................. 4.5% None None None
GLOBAL INCOME FUND...................................... 4% None None None
Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering
price)...................................................... None None None None
Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (as a % of offering
price or net asset value at the time of sale, whichever is
less)
ASIA PACIFIC GROWTH FUND, EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND
AND GLOBAL EQUITY FUND.................................. None 5% 1% None
GLOBAL INCOME FUND...................................... None 5% 0.75% None
Exchange Fee................................................ None None None None
ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES (as a % of average net
assets)
ASIA PACIFIC GROWTH FUND
Management Fees............................................. 1.20% 1.20% 1.20% 1.20%
12b-1 Fees.................................................. 0.25 1.00 1.00 None
Other Expenses.............................................. 0.88 0.92 0.90 0.88
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Total Operating Expenses.................................... 2.33% 3.12% 3.10% 2.08%
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EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND
Management Fees (after fee waivers)*........................ 0.70% 0.70% 0.70% 0.70%
12b-1 Fees.................................................. 0.25 1.00 1.00 None
Other Expenses.............................................. 1.49 1.49 1.49 1.49
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Total Operating Expenses.................................... 2.44% 3.19% 3.19% 2.19%
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GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
Management Fees............................................. 0.85% 0.85% 0.85% 0.85%
12b-1 Fees.................................................. 0.25 1.00 1.00 None
Other Expenses.............................................. 0.34 0.41 0.35 0.25
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Total Operating Expenses.................................... 1.44% 2.26% 2.20% 1.10%
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GLOBAL INCOME FUND
Management Fees............................................. 0.74% 0.74% 0.74% 0.74%
12b-1 Fees.................................................. 0.25 1.00 0.75 None
Other Expenses.............................................. 0.22 0.25 0.20 0.20
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Total Operating Expenses.................................... 1.21% 1.99% 1.69% 0.94%
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* "Management Fees" for Emerging Markets Equity Fund reflects anticipated fee
waivers by Mitchell Hutchins. Under an advisory contract for Emerging Markets
Equity Fund effective February 25, 1997, the annual percentage rate at which
the investment advisory and administrative fee is payable to Mitchell
Hutchins is 1.20% of the Fund's average daily net assets. This fee is lower
than the fee that was payable under the prior advisory contract; however,
after giving effect to fee waivers, the effective annual rate actually paid
by the Fund during the fiscal year ended October 31, 1997, was 0.78%. Without
taking into account anticipated fee waivers, "Management Fees" and "Total
Operating Expenses" for shares of Emerging Markets Equity Fund would be as
follows: 1.20% and 2.94% for Class A; 1.20% and 3.69% for Class B; 1.20% and
3.69% for Class C; and 1.20% and 2.69% for Class Y.
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Asia Pacific Growth Fund Global Equity Fund
Emerging Markets Equity Fund Global Income Fund
EXPENSE TABLE
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CLASS A SHARES: Sales charge waivers and a reduced sales charge purchase plan
are available. Purchases of $1 million or more are not subject to an initial
sales charge; however, if a shareholder sells these shares within one year
after purchase, a contingent deferred sales charge of 1% of the offering price
or the net asset value of the shares at the time of sale by the shareholder,
whichever is less, is imposed.
CLASS B SHARES: Sales charge waivers are available. The maximum 5% contingent
deferred sales charge applies to sales of shares during the first year after
purchase. The charge generally declines by 1% annually, reaching zero after six
years.
CLASS C SHARES: If a shareholder sells these shares within one year after
purchase, a contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (0.75% in the case of Global
Income Fund) of the offering price or the net asset value of the shares at the
time of sale by the shareholder, whichever is less, is imposed.
CLASS Y SHARES: No initial or contingent deferred sales charge is imposed, nor
are Class Y shares subject to 12b-1 distribution or service fees. Class Y shares
may be purchased by participants in certain investment programs that are
sponsored by PaineWebber and that may invest in PaineWebber mutual funds ("PW
Programs"), when Class Y shares are purchased through that Program.
Participation in a PW Program is subject to an effective advisory fee at an
annual rate of no more than 1.5% of assets held through that PW Program. This
account charge is not included in the table because investors who are not PW
Programs participants also are permitted to purchase Class Y Shares.
12b-1 distribution fees are asset-based sales charges. Long-term Class B and
Class C shareholders may pay more in direct and indirect sales charges
(including 12b-1 distribution fees) than the economic equivalent of the maximum
front-end sales charge permitted by the National Association of Securities
Dealers, Inc. 12b-1 fees have two components, as follows:
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CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C CLASS Y
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12b-1 service fees................. 0.25% 0.25% 0.25% None
12b-1 distribution fees............ 0.00 0.75 0.75* None
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* 12b-1 distribution fees for Class C shares of Global Income Fund are 0.50%.
For more information, see "Management" and "Flexible Pricing(Service Mark)."
EXAMPLES OF EFFECT OF FUND EXPENSES
The following examples should assist investors in understanding various costs
and expenses they would incur as shareholders of a Fund. The assumed 5% annual
return shown in the examples is required by regulations of the SEC applicable to
all mutual funds. THESE EXAMPLES SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED A REPRESENTATION OF
PAST OR FUTURE EXPENSES. ACTUAL EXPENSES OF A FUND MAY BE MORE OR LESS THAN
THOSE SHOWN.
An investor would pay the following expenses, directly or indirectly, on a
$1,000 investment in a Fund, assuming a 5% annual return:
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ASIA PACIFIC GROWTH FUND
1 YEAR 3 YEARS 5 YEARS 10 YEARS
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Class A............................ $68 $114 $164 $ 300
Class B (Assuming sale of all
shares at end of period)......... $81 $126 $184 $ 308
Class B (Assuming no sale of
shares).......................... $31 $ 96 $164 $ 308
Class C (Assuming sale of all
shares at end of period)......... $41 $ 96 $162 $ 341
Class C (Assuming no sale of
shares).......................... $31 $ 96 $162 $ 341
Class Y............................ $21 $ 65 $112 $ 241
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Asia Pacific Growth Fund Global Equity Fund
Emerging Markets Equity Fund Global Income Fund
EXPENSE TABLE
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EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND
1 YEAR 3 YEARS 5 YEARS 10 YEARS
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Class A............................ $69 $118 $169 $310
Class B (Assuming sale of all
shares at end of period)......... $82 $128 $187 $316
Class B (Assuming no sale of
shares).......................... $32 $ 98 $167 $316
Class C (Assuming sale of all
shares at end of period)......... $42 $ 98 $167 $349
Class C (Assuming no sale of
shares).......................... $32 $ 98 $167 $349
Class Y............................ $22 $ 69 $117 $252
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GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
1 YEAR 3 YEARS 5 YEARS 10 YEARS
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Class A............................ $59 $ 89 $120 $210
Class B (Assuming sale of all
shares at end of period)......... $73 $101 $141 $220
Class B (Assuming no sale of
shares).......................... $23 $ 71 $121 $220
Class C (Assuming sale of all
shares at end of period)......... $32 $ 69 $118 $253
Class C (Assuming no sale of
shares).......................... $22 $ 69 $118 $253
Class Y............................ $11 $ 35 $ 61 $134
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GLOBAL INCOME FUND
1 YEAR 3 YEARS 5 YEARS 10 YEARS
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Class A............................ $52 $ 77 $104 $181
Class B (Assuming sale of all
shares at end of period)......... $70 $ 92 $127 $193
Class B (Assuming no sale of
shares).......................... $20 $ 62 $107 $193
Class C (Assuming sale of all
shares at end of period)......... $25 $ 53 $ 92 $200
Class C (Assuming no sale of
shares).......................... $17 $ 53 $ 92 $200
Class Y............................ $10 $ 30 $ 52 $115
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ASSUMPTIONS MADE IN THE EXAMPLES
o ALL CLASSES: Reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions;
percentage amounts listed under "Annual Fund Operating Expenses" remain the
same for years shown.
o CLASS A SHARES: Deduction of the maximum 4.5% (4% in the case of Global
Income Fund) initial sales charge at the time of purchase.
o CLASS B SHARES: Deduction of the maximum applicable contingent deferred
sales charge at the time of sale, which declines over a period of six years.
Ten-year figures assume that Class B shares convert to Class A shares at the
end of the sixth year.
o CLASS C SHARES: Deduction of a 1% (0.75% in the case of Global Income Fund)
contingent deferred sales charge for sales of shares within one year of
purchase.
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Emerging Markets Equity Fund Global Income Fund
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ASIA PACIFIC GROWTH FUND
The following table provides investors with data and ratios for one Class A,
Class B, Class C and Class Y share for each of the periods shown. This
information is supplemented by the financial statements and accompanying notes
appearing in Asia Pacific Growth Fund's Annual Report to Shareholders for the
period ended October 31, 1997 and the report of Ernst & Young LLP, independent
auditors, appearing in the Fund's Annual Report to Shareholders. The financial
statements, accompanying notes and auditors' report are incorporated by
reference into the Statement of Additional Information. The financial statements
and notes, as well as the financial information in the table below relating to
the period March 25, 1997 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 1997,
have been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, independent auditors. Further
information about the Fund's performance is also included in the Annual Report
to Shareholders, which may be obtained without charge by calling 1-800-647-1568.
The financial statements and notes and the financial information in the table
below insofar as they relate to the six months ended April 30, 1998 have been
taken from the records of the Fund without examination by the Fund's independent
auditors, who do not express an opinion thereon.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ASIA PACIFIC GROWTH FUND
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C CLASS Y
------------------------- ------------------------- ------------------------- -----------
FOR THE FOR THE FOR THE FOR THE
SIX MONTHS FOR THE SIX MONTHS FOR THE SIX MONTHS FOR THE PERIOD
ENDED PERIOD ENDED PERIOD ENDED PERIOD ENDED
APRIL 30, ENDED APRIL 30, ENDED APRIL 30, ENDED APRIL 30,
1998 OCTOBER 31, 1998 OCTOBER 31, 1998 OCTOBER 31, 1998++
(UNAUDITED) 1997+ (UNAUDITED) 1997+ (UNAUDITED) 1997+ (UNAUDITED)
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net asset value, beginning of
period...................... $ 8.96 $ 12.50 $ 8.92 $ 12.50 $ 8.92 $ 12.50 $ 8.66
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net investment income
(loss)...................... 0.00 0.03 (0.04) (0.03) (0.05) (0.03) 0.00
Net realized and unrealized
losses from investments and
foreign currency............ (0.82) (3.57) (0.81) (3.55) (0.80) (3.55) (0.53)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net decrease from investment
operations.................. (0.82) (3.54) (0.85) (3.58) (0.85) (3.58) (0.53)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net asset value, end of
period...................... $ 8.14 $ 8.96 $ 8.07 $ 8.92 $ 8.07 $ 8.92 $ 8.13
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total investment return (1)... (9.15)% (28.32)% (9.53)% (28.64)% (9.53)% (28.64)% (6.12)%
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period
(000's)..................... $16,631 $21,466 $18,781 $22,949 $ 9,080 $13,887 $ 10
Expenses to average net
assets...................... 2.65%* 2.33%* 3.41%* 3.12%* 3.38%* 3.10%* 2.40%*
Net investment income (loss)
to average net assets....... (0.20)%* 0.37%* (0.96)%* (0.43)%* (0.95)%* (0.42)%* (0.28)%*
Portfolio turnover rate....... 31% 13% 31% 13% 31% 13% 31%
Average commission rate
paid........................ $0.0108 $0.0156 $0.0108 $0.0156 $0.0108 $0.0156 $0.0108
</TABLE>
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* Annualized
+ For the period March 25, 1997 (commencement of operations) to October 31,
1997.
++ For the period March 13, 1998 (commencement of offering) through April 30,
1998.
(1) Total investment return is calculated assuming a $1,000 investment on the
first day of each period reported, reinvestment of all dividends and other
distributions, if any, at net asset value on the payable dates, and a sale
at net asset value on the last day of each period reported. The figures do
not include sales charges; results for each class (except Class Y) would be
lower if sales charges were included. Total investment returns for periods
less than a year have not been annualized.
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EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND
The following tables provide investors with data and ratios for one Class A,
Class B, Class C and Class Y share for each of the periods shown. This
information is supplemented by the financial statements and accompanying notes
appearing in Emerging Markets Equity Fund's Annual Report to Shareholders for
the fiscal year ended October 31, 1997 and the report of Ernst & Young LLP,
independent auditors, appearing in the Fund's Annual Report to Shareholders. The
financial statements, accompanying notes and auditors' report are incorporated
by reference into the Statement of Additional Information. The financial
statements and notes, as well as the financial information in the table below
relating to the fiscal year ended October 31, 1997, the four months ended
October 31, 1996 and the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996, have been audited by
Ernst & Young LLP, independent auditors. The financial information for the prior
years was audited by another independent accounting firm, whose reports thereon
were unqualified. Further information about the Fund's performance is also
included in the Annual Report to Shareholders, which may be obtained without
charge by calling 1-800-647-1568. The financial statements and notes and the
financial information in the tables below insofar as they relate to the six
months ended April 30, 1998 have been taken from the records of the Fund without
examination by the Fund's independent auditors, who do not express an opinion
thereon.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CLASS A
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FOR THE FOR THE
SIX MONTHS FOR THE FOUR
ENDED YEAR MONTHS FOR THE YEARS ENDED
APRIL 30, ENDED ENDED JUNE 30, FOR THE
1998 OCTOBER 31, OCTOBER 31, -------------------- PERIOD ENDED
(UNAUDITED) 1997*** 1996 1996 1995** JUNE 30, 1994+
----------- --------- --------- -------- -------- ----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net asset value, beginning of
period....................... $ 9.39 $ 9.46 $10.06 $ 9.73 $ 10.79 $ 12.00
------- --------- --------- -------- -------- --------
Net investment income
(loss)....................... (0.01)@ (0.06) (0.13) (0.14) (0.04) 0.04
Net realized and unrealized
gains (losses) from
investment and foreign
currency..................... 0.31@ (0.01) (0.47) 0.47 (0.97) (1.25)
------- --------- --------- -------- -------- --------
Net increase (decrease) from
investment operations........ 0.30 (0.07) (0.60) 0.33 (1.01) (1.21)
------- --------- --------- -------- -------- --------
Dividends from net investment
income....................... -- -- -- -- (0.05) --
------- --------- --------- -------- -------- --------
Net asset value, end of
period....................... $ 9.69 $ 9.39 $ 9.46 $ 10.06 $ 9.73 $ 10.79
------- --------- --------- -------- -------- --------
------- --------- --------- -------- -------- --------
Total investment return (1)... 3.19% (0.74)% (5.96)% 3.39% (9.29)% (10.08)%
------- --------- --------- -------- -------- --------
------- --------- --------- -------- -------- --------
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period
(000's)...................... $ 7,837 $9,222 $14,992 $20,680 $33,043 $ 46,758
Expenses, net of fee waivers,
to average net assets........ 2.44%* 2.44% 2.44%* 2.44% 2.44% 2.47%*
Expenses, before fee waivers,
to average net assets........ 3.66%* 3.01% 3.48%* 3.42% 2.54% 2.47%*
Net investment income (loss),
net of fee waivers, to
average net assets........... (0.31)%* (0.40)% (1.42)%* (0.52)% (0.76)% 0.72%*
Net investment income (loss),
before fee waivers, to
average net assets........... (1.53)%* (0.97)% (2.46)%* (1.50)% (0.86)% 0.72%*
Portfolio turnover rate....... 32% 87% 22% 69% 76% 8%
Average commission rate paid
(2).......................... $0.0029 $0.0009 $0.0024 -- -- --
</TABLE>
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* Annualized
** Investment advisory functions for the Fund were transferred from Kidder
Peabody Asset Management, Inc. to Mitchell Hutchins on February 13, 1995.
*** Investment sub-advisory functions for the Fund were transferred from
Emerging Markets Management to Schroder Capital effective February 25, 1997.
+ For the period January 19, 1994 (commencement of operations) to June 30,
1994.
++ For the period December 5, 1995 (commencement of offering of shares) to
June 30, 1996.
@ Calculated using the average shares outstanding for the period.
(1) Total investment return is calculated assuming a $1,000 investment on the
first day of each period reported, reinvestment of all dividends at net
asset value on the payable dates, and a sale at net asset value on the last
day of each period reported. The figures do not include sales charges;
results for each class would be lower if sales charges were included. Total
investment returns for periods of less than one year have not been
annualized.
(2) Effective for fiscal years beginning on or after September 1, 1995, the
Fund is required to disclose the average commission rate paid per share of
common stock investments purchased or sold.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CLASS B
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FOR THE
SIX MONTHS
ENDED FOR THE
APRIL 30, YEAR ENDED FOR THE FOR THE
1998 OCTOBER 31, FOUR MONTHS ENDED PERIOD ENDED
(UNAUDITED) 1997*** OCTOBER 31, 1996 JUNE 30, 1996++
--------------- --------------- ----------------- ------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net asset value, beginning of
period....................... $ 9.19 $ 9.32 $ 9.94 $ 9.13
------- ------- ------- ------
Net investment income
(loss)....................... (0.05)@ (0.10) (0.07) (0.01)
Net realized and unrealized
gains (losses) from
investment and foreign
currency..................... 0.31@ (0.03) (0.55) 0.82
------- ------- ------- ------
Net increase (decrease) from
investment operations........ 0.26 (0.13) (0.62) 0.81
------- ------- ------- ------
Dividends from net investment
income....................... -- -- -- --
------- ------- ------- ------
Net asset value, end of
period....................... $ 9.45 $ 9.19 $ 9.32 $ 9.94
------- ------- ------- ------
------- ------- ------- ------
Total investment return (1)... 2.83% (1.39)% (6.24)% 8.87%
------- ------- ------- ------
------- ------- ------- ------
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period
(000's)...................... $ 907 $ 1,598 $ 879 $ 936
Expenses, net of fee waivers,
to average net assets........ 3.19%* 3.19% 3.19%* 3.19%*
Expenses, before fee waivers,
to average net assets........ 4.50%* 3.82% 4.23%* 4.97%*
Net investment income (loss),
net of fee waivers, to
average net assets........... (1.17)%* (1.25)% (2.12)%* (0.21)%*
Net investment income (loss),
before fee waivers, to
average net assets........... 2.48)%* (1.88)% (3.16)%* (1.99)%*
Portfolio turnover rate....... 32% 87% 22% 69%
Average commission rate paid
(2).......................... $0.0029 $0.0009 $0.0024 --
<CAPTION>
EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CLASS C
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FOR THE
SIX MONTHS
ENDED FOR THE FOR THE YEARS ENDED
APRIL 30, YEAR ENDED FOR THE JUNE 30, FOR THE
1998 OCTOBER 31, FOUR MONTHS ENDED -------------------- PERIOD ENDED
(UNAUDITED) 1997*** OCTOBER 31, 1996 1996 1995** JUNE 30, 1994+
--------------- --------------- ----------------- -------- -------- ----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net asset value, beginning of
period....................... $ 9.17 $ 9.32 $ 9.94 $ 9.67 $ 10.75 $ 12.00
------- ------- ------- -------- -------- --------
Net investment income
(loss)....................... (0.05)@ (0.14) (0.22) (0.24) (0.17) --
Net realized and unrealized
gains (losses) from
investment and foreign
currency..................... 0.31@ (0.01) (0.40) 0.51 (0.90) (1.25)
------- ------- ------- -------- -------- --------
Net increase (decrease) from
investment operations........ 0.26 (0.15) (0.62) 0.27 (1.07) (1.25)
------- ------- ------- -------- -------- --------
Dividends from net investment
income....................... -- -- -- -- (0.01) --
------- ------- ------- -------- -------- --------
Net asset value, end of
period....................... $ 9.43 $ 9.17 $ 9.32 $ 9.94 $ 9.67 $ 10.75
------- ------- ------- -------- -------- --------
------- ------- ------- -------- -------- --------
Total investment return (1)... 2.84% (1.61)% (6.24)% 2.79% (10.01)% (10.42)%
------- ------- ------- -------- -------- --------
------- ------- ------- -------- -------- --------
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period
(000's)...................... $ 4,623 $ 5,345 $ 7,882 $11,561 $18,551 $ 26,721
Expenses, net of fee waivers,
to average net assets........ 3.19%* 3.19% 3.19%* 3.19% 3.19% 3.22%*
Expenses, before fee waivers,
to average net assets........ 4.44%* 3.78% 4.23%* 4.17% 3.29% 3.22%*
Net investment income (loss),
net of fee waivers, to
average net assets........... (1.15)%* (1.18)% (2.16)%* (1.28)% (1.50)% (0.03)%*
Net investment income (loss),
before fee waivers, to
average net assets........... (2.40)%* (1.77)% (3.20)%* (2.26)% (1.60)% (0.03)%*
Portfolio turnover rate....... 32% 87% 22% 69% 76% 8%
Average commission rate paid
(2).......................... $0.0029 $0.0009 $0.0024 -- -- --
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CLASS Y
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FOR THE
SIX MONTHS FOR THE FOR THE
ENDED YEAR FOUR MONTHS FOR THE YEARS ENDED FOR THE PERIOD
APRIL 30, ENDED ENDED JUNE 30, ENDED
1998 OCTOBER 31, OCTOBER 31, -------------------- JUNE 30,
(UNAUDITED) 1997*** 1996 1996 1995** 1994+
----------- ----------- ----------- -------- -------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net asset value, beginning of
period...................... $ 9.46 $ 9.51 $ 10.11 $ 9.75 $ 10.80 $ 12.00
------- ------- ------- -------- -------- --------
Net investment income
(loss)...................... (0.01)@ (0.02) (0.05) (0.01) 0.01 0.05
Net realized and unrealized
gains (losses) from
investment and foreign
currency.................... 0.32@ (0.03) (0.55) 0.37 (0.99) (1.25)
------- ------- ------- -------- -------- --------
Net increase (decrease) from
investment operations....... 0.31 (0.05) (0.60) 0.36 (0.98) (1.20)
------- ------- ------- -------- -------- --------
Dividends from net investment
income...................... -- -- -- -- (0.07) --
------- ------- ------- -------- -------- --------
Net asset value, end of
period...................... $ 9.77 $ 9.46 $ 9.51 $ 10.11 $ 9.75 $ 10.80
------- ------- ------- -------- -------- --------
------- ------- ------- -------- -------- --------
Total investment return (1)... 3.28% (0.53)% (5.93)% 3.69% (9.03)% (10.00)%
------- ------- ------- -------- -------- --------
------- ------- ------- -------- -------- --------
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period
(000's)..................... $ 1,779 $10,053 $11,375 $12,979 $12,332 $ 15,435
Expenses, net of fee waivers,
to average net assets....... 2.19%* 2.19% 2.19%* 2.19% 2.19% 2.22%*
Expenses, before fee waivers,
to average net assets....... 3.28%* 2.69% 3.23%* 3.29% 2.29% 2.22%*
Net investment income (loss),
net of fee waivers, to
average net assets.......... (0.25)%* (0.15)% (1.13)%* (0.15 )% (0.51 )% 0.97%*
Net investment income (loss),
before fee waivers, to
average net assets.......... (1.34)%* (0.65)% (2.17)%* (1.25)% (0.61)% 0.97%*
Portfolio turnover rate....... 32% 87% 22% 69% 76% 8%
Average commission rate paid
(2)......................... $0.0029 $0.0009 $0.0024 -- -- --
</TABLE>
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* Annualized
** Investment advisory functions for the Fund were transferred from Kidder
Peabody Asset Management, Inc. to Mitchell Hutchins on February 13, 1995.
*** Investment sub-advisory functions for the Fund were transferred from
Emerging Markets Management to Schroder Capital effective February 25,
1997.
+ For the period January 19, 1994 (commencement of operations) to June 30,
1994.
@ Calculated using the average shares outstanding for the period.
(1) Total investment return is calculated assuming a $1,000 investment on the
first day of each period reported, reinvestment of all dividends at net
asset value on the payable dates, and a sale at net asset value on the last
day of each period reported. Total investment returns for periods of less
than one year have not been annualized.
(2) Effective for fiscal years beginning on or after September 1, 1995, the
Fund is required to disclose the average commission rate paid per share of
common stock investments purchased or sold.
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GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
The following tables provide investors with data and ratios for one Class A,
Class B, Class C and Class Y share for each of the periods shown. This
information is supplemented by the financial statements and accompanying notes
appearing in Global Equity Fund's Annual Report to Shareholders for the fiscal
year ended October 31, 1997 and the report of Ernst & Young LLP, independent
auditors, appearing in the Fund's Annual Report to Shareholders. The financial
statements, accompanying notes and auditors' report are incorporated by
reference into the Statement of Additional Information. The financial statements
and notes, as well as the financial information in the table below relating to
the fiscal year ended October 31, 1997, the two months ended October 31, 1996
and to each of the two years in the period ended August 31, 1996, have been
audited by Ernst & Young LLP, independent auditors. The financial information
for the prior years was audited by another independent accounting firm, whose
reports thereon were unqualified. Further information about the Fund's
performance is also included in the Annual Report to Shareholders, which may be
obtained without charge by calling 1-800-647-1568. The financial statements and
notes and the financial information in the table below insofar as they relate to
the six months ended April 30, 1998 have been taken from the records of the Fund
without examination by the Fund's independent auditors, who do not express an
opinion thereon.
Effective October 1, 1998, investment sub-advisory functions for the Fund's
foreign investments were transferred from GE Investment Management Incorporated
to Invista and Mitchell Hutchins assumed all investment management
responsibilities for the Fund's U.S. investments.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
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CLASS A
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FOR THE SIX FOR THE FOR THE
MONTHS YEAR TWO MONTHS FOR THE
ENDED APRIL ENDED ENDED FOR THE YEARS ENDED AUGUST 31, PERIOD
30, 1998 OCTOBER 31, OCTOBER 31, -------------------------------------------- NOV. 14, 1991+
(UNAUDITED) 1997 1996 1996 1995** 1994 1993 TO AUG. 31, 1992
----------- ----------- ----------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net asset value,
beginning of period.... $ 18.37 $ 17.43 $ 16.81 $ 16.12 $ 16.98 $ 14.55 $ 12.87 $ 12.00
--------- --------- --------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net investment income
(loss)................. (0.03) 0.00 (0.02) 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.03 0.09
Net realized and
unrealized gains
(losses) from
investments and foreign
currency............... 3.31 1.52 0.64 1.24 0.37 2.63 1.89 0.78
--------- --------- --------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net increase (decrease)
from investment
operations............. 3.28 1.52 0.62 1.26 0.39 2.64 1.92 0.87
--------- --------- --------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Dividends from net
investment income...... -- -- -- -- -- -- (0.08) --
Distributions from net
realized gains......... (2.48) (0.58) -- (0.57) (1.25) (0.21) (0.16) --
--------- --------- --------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total dividends and
distributions.......... (2.48) (0.58) 0.00 (0.57) (1.25) (0.21) (0.24) 0.00
--------- --------- --------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net asset value, end of
period................. $ 19.17 $ 18.37 $ 17.43 $ 16.81 $ 16.12 $ 16.98 $ 14.55 $ 12.87
--------- --------- --------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
--------- --------- --------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total investment return
(1).................... 20.81% 8.87% 3.69% 8.06% 3.24% 18.23% 15.24% 7.25%
--------- --------- --------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
--------- --------- --------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period
(000's)................ $ 319,586 $ 294,878 $ 307,267 $305,218 $360,652 $185,493 $156,451 $113,070
Expenses to average net
assets................. 1.51%* 1.44% 1.53%* 1.48% 1.71%(2) 1.58% 1.53% 1.68%*
Net investment income
(loss) to average net
assets................. (0.31)%* 0.01% (0.80)%* 0.10% 0.09%(2) 0.07% 0.22% 0.93%*
Portfolio turnover
rate................... 32% 86% 3% 33% 40% 51% 56% 30%
Average commission rate
paid (3)............... $ 0.0220 $ 0.0069 $ 0.0069 $ 0.0120 -- -- -- --
</TABLE>
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* Annualized
** Investment advisory functions for the Fund were transferred from Kidder
Peabody Asset Management, Inc. to Mitchell Hutchins on February 13, 1995.
+ Commencement of operations
++ Commencement of offering of shares
(1) Total investment return is calculated assuming a $1,000 investment on the
first day of each period reported, reinvestment of all dividends and
distributions, if any, at net asset value on the payable dates and a sale at
net asset value on the last day of each period reported. The figures do not
include sales charges; results for each class would be lower if sales
charges were included. Total investment returns for periods of less than one
year have not been annualized.
(2) These ratios include non-recurring reorganization expenses of 0.06%, 0.06%
and 0.06% for Class A, Class B and Class C shares, respectively.
(3) Effective for fiscal years beginning on or after September 1, 1995, the Fund
is required to disclose the average commission rate paid per share of common
stock investments purchased or sold.
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<CAPTION>
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------------------------------------------------------------------
FOR THE
PERIOD
FOR THE SIX FOR THE FOR THE AUG. 25,
MONTHS ENDED YEAR TWO MONTHS FOR THE 1995++
APRIL 30, ENDED ENDED YEAR ENDED TO
1998 OCTOBER 31, OCTOBER 31, AUGUST 31, AUG. 31,
(UNAUDITED) 1997 1996 1996 1995
------------ ----------- ----------- ---------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net asset value,
beginning of period.... $ 17.69 $ 16.93 $ 16.35 $ 15.82 $ 15.83
-------- ------- --------- -------- --------
Net investment income
(loss)................. (0.17) (0.21) (0.05) (0.12) 0.00
Net realized and
unrealized gains
(losses) from
investments and foreign
currency............... 3.22 1.55 0.63 1.22 (0.01)
-------- ------- --------- -------- --------
Net increase (decrease)
from investment
operations............. 3.05 1.34 0.58 1.10 (0.01)
-------- ------- --------- -------- --------
Dividends from net
investment income...... -- -- -- -- --
Distributions from net
realized gains......... (2.48) (0.58) -- (0.57) --
-------- ------- --------- -------- --------
Total dividends and
distributions.......... (2.48) (0.58) 0.00 (0.57) 0.00
-------- ------- --------- -------- --------
Net asset value, end of
period................. $ 18.26 $ 17.69 $ 16.93 $ 16.35 $ 15.82
-------- ------- --------- -------- --------
-------- ------- --------- -------- --------
Total investment return
(1).................... 20.25% 8.05% 3.55% 7.18% (0.06)%
-------- ------- --------- -------- --------
-------- ------- --------- -------- --------
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period
(000's)................ $ 75,078 $87,104 $ 113,445 $113,235 $142,880
Expenses to average net
assets................. 2.35%* 2.26% 2.34%* 2.25% 2.17%*(2)
Net investment income
(loss) to average net
assets................. (1.19)%* (0.80)% (1.61)%* (0.68)% (1.92)%*(2)
Portfolio turnover
rate................... 32% 86% 3% 33% 40%
Average commission rate
paid (3)............... $ 0.0220 $0.0069 $ 0.0069 $ 0.0120 --
<CAPTION>
GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
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CLASS C
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FOR THE
FOR THE SIX PERIOD
MONTHS FOR THE FOR THE MAY 10,
ENDED YEAR TWO MONTHS FOR THE YEARS ENDED AUGUST 31, 1993++
APRIL 30, ENDED ENDED TO
1998 OCTOBER 31, OCTOBER 31, -------------------------------- AUG. 31,
(UNAUDITED) 1997 1996 1996 1995** 1994 1993
----------- ----------- ----------- ------- ------- ------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net asset value,
beginning of period.... $ 17.69 $ 16.93 $ 16.35 $ 15.82 $ 16.81 $ 14.52 $ 13.80
----------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- --------
Net investment income
(loss)................. (0.11) (0.23) (0.05) (0.13) (0.11) (0.07) (0.02)
Net realized and
unrealized gains
(losses) from
investments and foreign
currency............... 3.18 1.57 0.63 1.23 0.37 2.57 0.74
----------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- --------
Net increase (decrease)
from investment
operations............. 3.07 1.34 0.58 1.10 0.26 2.50 0.72
----------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- --------
Dividends from net
investment income...... -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Distributions from net
realized gains......... (2.48) (0.58) -- (0.57) (1.25) (0.21) --
----------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- --------
Total dividends and
distributions.......... (2.48) (0.58) 0.00 (0.57) (1.25) (0.21) 0.00
----------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- --------
Net asset value, end of
period................. $ 18.28 $ 17.69 $ 16.93 $ 16.35 $ 15.82 $ 16.81 $ 14.52
----------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- --------
----------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- --------
Total investment return
(1).................... 20.38% 8.05% 3.55% 7.18% 2.46% 17.29% 5.22%
----------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- --------
----------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- --------
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period
(000's)................ $ 54,893 $54,510 $67,530 $66,585 $83,485 $31,837 $ 10,807
Expenses to average net
assets................. 2.29%* 2.20% 2.30%* 2.27% 2.48%(2) 2.33% 2.28%*
Net investment income
(loss) to average net
assets................. (1.11)%* (0.75)% (1.57)%* (0.70)% (0.68)%(2) (0.68)% (0.53)%*
Portfolio turnover
rate................... 32% 86% 3% 33% 40% 51% 56%
Average commission rate
paid (3)............... $ 0.0220 $0.0069 $0.0069 $0.0120 -- -- --
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CLASS Y
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FOR THE SIX FOR THE FOR THE
MONTHS YEAR TWO MONTHS FOR THE
ENDED APRIL ENDED ENDED FOR THE YEARS ENDED AUGUST 31, PERIOD
30, 1998 OCTOBER 31, OCTOBER 31, -------------------------------- MAY 10, 1993+
(UNAUDITED) 1997 1996 1996 1995** 1994 TO AUGUST 31, 1993
----------- ----------- ----------- ------- ------- ------- ------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net asset value, beginning of
period........................... $ 18.63 $ 17.60 $ 16.97 $ 16.22 $ 17.03 $ 14.56 $ 13.80
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- --------
Net investment income (loss)....... (0.02) 0.10 (0.01) 0.07 0.07 0.05 0.02
Net realized and unrealized gains
from investments and foreign
currency......................... 3.38 1.51 0.64 1.25 0.37 2.63 0.74
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- --------
Net increase from investment
operations....................... 3.36 1.61 0.63 1.32 0.44 2.68 0.76
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- --------
Dividends from net investment
income........................... -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Distributions from net realized
gains............................ (2.48) (0.58) -- (0.57) (1.25) (0.21) --
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- --------
Total dividends and
distributions.................... (2.48) (0.58) 0.00 (0.57) (1.25) (0.21) 0.00
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- --------
Net asset value, end of period..... $ 19.51 $ 18.63 $ 17.60 $ 16.97 $ 16.22 $ 17.03 $ 14.56
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- --------
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- --------
Total investment return (1)........ 20.97% 9.31% 3.71% 8.39% 3.54% 18.49% 5.51%
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- --------
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- --------
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period
(000's).......................... $65,207 $57,683 $63,225 $61,736 $57,150 $28,390 $ 19,098
Expenses to average net assets..... 1.17%* 1.10% 1.18%* 1.17% 1.46%(2) 1.33% 1.28%*
Net investment income (loss) to
average net assets............... 0.04%* 0.36% (0.45)%* 0.46% 0.36%(2) 0.32% 0.47%*
Portfolio turnover rate............ 32% 86% 3% 33% 40% 51% 56%
Average commission rate paid (3)... $0.0220 $0.0069 $0.0069 $0.0120 -- -- --
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* Annualized
** Investment advisory functions for the Fund were transferred from Kidder
Peabody Asset Management, Inc. to Mitchell Hutchins on February 13, 1995.
+ Commencement of offering of shares
(1) Total investment return is calculated assuming a $1,000 investment on the
first day of each period reported, reinvestment of all dividends and
distributions, if any, at net asset value on the payable dates, and a sale
at net asset value on the last day of each period reported. Total investment
returns for periods of less than one year have not been annualized.
(2) These ratios include non-recurring reorganization expenses of 0.06% for
Class Y shares.
(3) Effective for fiscal years beginning on or after September 1, 1995, the Fund
is required to disclose the average commission rate paid per share of common
stock investments purchased or sold.
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GLOBAL INCOME FUND
The following tables provide investors with data and ratios for one Class A,
Class B, Class C and Class Y share for each of the periods shown. This
information is supplemented by the financial statements and accompanying notes
appearing in Global Income Fund's Annual Report to Shareholders for the fiscal
year ended October 31, 1997 and the report of Price Waterhouse LLP, independent
accountants, appearing in the Fund's Annual Report to Shareholders. The
financial statements, accompanying notes and independent accountants' report are
incorporated by reference into the Statement of Additional Information. The
financial statements and notes, as well as the financial information in the
table below insofar as they relate to each of the periods presented in the five
year period ended October 31, 1997, have been audited by Price Waterhouse LLP,
independent accountants. Further information about the Fund's performance is
also included in the Annual Report to Shareholders, which may be obtained
without charge by calling 1-800-647-1568. The financial statements and notes and
the financial information in the tables below insofar as they relate to the six
months ended April 30, 1998 have been taken from the records of the Fund without
examination by the Fund's independent auditors, who do not express an opinion
thereon.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
GLOBAL INCOME FUND
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CLASS A
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FOR THE
PERIOD
FOR THE JULY 1,
SIX MONTHS 1991+ TO
ENDED FOR THE YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31, OCTOBER
APRIL 30, 1998 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31,
(UNAUDITED) 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991
-------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net asset value,
beginning of period..... $ 10.27 $ 10.46 $ 10.35 $ 9.99 $ 10.97 $ 10.64 $ 10.75 $ 10.40
-------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net investment income.... 0.31@ 0.69@ 0.72@ 0.77@ 0.72 0.59 0.83 0.20
Net realized and
unrealized gains
(losses) from
investments and foreign
currency ............... (0.09)@ (0.19)@ 0.13@ 0.31@ (1.05) 0.68 (0.12) 0.40
-------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net increase (decrease)
from investment
transactions............ 0.22 0.50 0.85 1.08 (0.33) 1.27 0.71 0.60
-------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Dividends from net
investment income ...... (0.32) (0.54) (0.74) (0.72) (0.33) (0.80) (0.64) (0.23)
Distributions from net
realized gains from
investments and foreign
currency transactions... -- -- -- -- -- (0.14) (0.18) (0.02)
Distributions in excess
of net investment
income.................. -- (0.06) -- -- -- -- -- --
Distributions from
paid-in-capital......... -- (0.09) -- -- (0.32) -- -- --
-------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total dividends and
distributions to
shareholders............ (0.32) (0.69) (0.74) (0.72) (0.65) (0.94) (0.82) (0.25)
-------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net asset value, end of
period.................. $ 10.17 $ 10.27 $ 10.46 $ 10.35 $ 9.99 $ 10.97 $ 10.64 $ 10.75
-------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
-------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total investment return
(1)..................... 2.21% 4.99% 8.60% 11.09% (3.10)% 12.41% 6.70% 5.79%
-------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
-------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Ratios/supplemental data:
Net assets, end of period
(000's)................. $ 428,389 $486,718 $549,932 $663,022 $611,855 $648,853 $107,033 $16,501
Expenses to average net
assets.................. 1.28%* 1.21% 1.27% 1.24%(2) 1.17% 1.32%** 1.21% 1.35%*
Net investment income to
average net assets...... 6.07%* 6.66% 6.88% 7.47%(2) 6.94% 6.82%** 7.84% 8.59%*
Portfolio turnover
rate.................... 62% 172% 126% 113% 108% 90% 92% 53%
<CAPTION>
GLOBAL INCOME FUND
----------------------------------------------------------------
CLASS B
----------------------------------------------------------------
FOR THE
SIX MONTHS FOR THE YEARS
ENDED ENDED OCTOBER 31,
APRIL 30, 1998 ----------------------------------------------
(UNAUDITED) 1997 1996 1995 1994
-------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net asset value,
beginning of period..... $ 10.24 $ 10.44 $ 10.31 $ 9.96 $ 10.95
-------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net investment income.... 0.25@ 0.58@ 0.64@ 0.69@ 0.86
Net realized and
unrealized gains
(losses) from
investments and foreign
currency ............... (0.07)@ (0.17)@ 0.15@ 0.30@ (1.28)
-------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net increase (decrease)
from investment
transactions............ 0.18 0.41 0.79 0.99 (0.42)
-------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Dividends from net
investment income ...... (0.28) (0.48) (0.66) (0.64) (0.29)
Distributions from net
realized gains from
investments and foreign
currency transactions... -- -- -- -- --
Distributions in excess
of net investment
income.................. -- (0.05) -- -- --
Distributions from
paid-in-capital......... -- (0.08) -- -- (0.28)
-------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total dividends and
distributions to
shareholders............ (0.28) (0.61) (0.66) (0.64) (0.57)
-------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net asset value, end of
period.................. $ 10.14 $ 10.24 $ 10.44 $ 10.31 $ 9.96
-------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
-------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total investment return
(1)..................... 1.79% 4.11% 7.95% 10.24% (3.90)%
-------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
-------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Ratios/supplemental data:
Net assets, end of period
(000's)................. $ 56,289 $103,312 $307,577 $484,534 $725,553
Expenses to average net
assets.................. 2.13%* 1.99% 1.99% 2.00%(2) 1.94%
Net investment income to
average net assets...... 5.18%* 5.83% 6.14% 6.71%(2) 6.05%
Portfolio turnover
rate.................... 62% 172% 126% 113% 108%
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@ Calculated using the average shares outstanding for the period.
* Annualized
** Includes 0.15% of interest expense related to the reverse repurchase
agreement transactions entered into during the fiscal year.
+ Commencement of issuance of shares.
(1) Total investment return is calculated assuming a $1,000 investment on the
first day of each period reported, reinvestment of all dividends and other
distributions at net asset value on the payable dates and a sale at net
asset value on the last day of each period reported. The figures do not
include sales charges; results for each class would be lower if sales
charges were included. Total investment return for periods of less than one
year has not been annualized.
(2) These ratios include non-recurring acquisition expenses of 0.04%.
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<CAPTION>
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CLASS B
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FOR THE YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31,
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net asset value,
beginning of period..... $ 10.62 $ 10.74 $ 11.07 $ 10.08 $ 11.10 $ 10.28
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net investment income.... 0.78 0.94 0.85 1.01 1.01 0.98
Net realized and
unrealized gains
(losses) from
investments and foreign
currency ............... 0.40 (0.32) (0.09) 0.96 (0.64) 1.15
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net increase (decrease)
from investment
transactions............ 1.18 0.62 0.76 1.97 0.37 2.13
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Dividends from net
investment income ...... (0.71) (0.56) (0.97) (0.98) (0.94) (1.06)
Distributions from net
realized gains from
investments and foreign
currency transactions... (0.14) (0.18) (0.12) -- (0.45) (0.25)
Distributions in excess
of net investment
income.................. -- -- -- -- -- --
Distributions from
paid-in-capital.........
-- -- -- -- -- --
Total dividends and ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
distributions to
shareholders............ (0.85) (0.74) (1.09) (0.98) (1.39) (1.31)
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net asset value, end of
period.................. $ 10.95 $ 10.62 $ 10.74 $ 11.07 $ 10.08 $ 11.10
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total investment return
(1)..................... 11.45% 5.93% 7.39% 20.32% 3.66% 18.29%
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Ratios/supplemental data:
Net assets, end of period
(000's)................. $1,188,890 $1,542,255 $1,593,814 $1,323,495 $1,085,851 $1,145,460
Expenses to average net
assets.................. 2.11%** 1.98% 1.94% 1.90% 1.95% 2.05%
Net investment income to
average net assets...... 5.97%** 7.11% 8.09% 9.88% 9.73% 9.13%
Portfolio turnover
rate.................... 90% 92% 33% 126% 124% 120%
<CAPTION>
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CLASS C
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FOR THE FOR THE
SIX MONTHS PERIOD
ENDED JULY 2,
APRIL 30, FOR THE YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1992+ TO
1998 ----------------------------------------------------- OCTOBER
(UNAUDITED) 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 31, 1992
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net asset value,
beginning of period..... $ 10.26 $ 10.45 $ 10.33 $ 9.98 $ 10.96 $ 10.64 $ 10.94
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net investment income.... 0.28@ 0.63@ 0.67@ 0.71@ 0.70 0.68 0.20
Net realized and
unrealized gains
(losses) from
investments and foreign
currency ............... (0.09)@ (0.18)@ 0.14@ 0.31@ (1.09) 0.52 (0.13)
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net increase (decrease)
from investment
transactions............ 0.19 0.45 0.81 1.02 (0.39) 1.20 0.07
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Dividends from net
investment income ...... (0.29) (0.50) (0.69) (0.67) (0.30) (0.74) (0.21)
Distributions from net
realized gains from
investments and foreign
currency transactions... -- -- -- -- -- (0.14) (0.16)
Distributions in excess
of net investment
income.................. -- (0.06) -- -- -- -- --
Distributions from
paid-in-capital......... -- (0.08) -- -- (0.29) -- --
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total dividends and
distributions to
shareholders............ (0.29) (0.64) (0.69) (0.67) (0.59) (0.88) (0.37)
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net asset value, end of
period.................. $ 10.16 $ 10.26 $ 10.45 $ 10.33 $ 9.98 $ 10.96 $ 10.64
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total investment return
(1)..................... 1.91% 4.48% 8.12% 10.49% (3.56)% 11.64% 0.61%
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Ratios/supplemental data:
Net assets, end of period
(000's)................. $ 30,634 $36,935 $50,928 $71,329 $92,480 $135,847 $36,598
Expenses to average net
assets.................. 1.83%* 1.69% 1.73% 1.75%(2) 1.68% 1.83%** 1.75%*
Net investment income to
average net assets...... 5.51%* 6.17% 6.40% 6.96%(2) 6.34% 6.17%** 7.02%*
Portfolio turnover
rate.................... 62% 172% 126% 113% 108% 90% 92%
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CLASS Y
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FOR THE
FOR THE PERIOD
SIX MONTHS AUGUST 26,
ENDED FOR THE YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1991+ TO
APRIL 30, 1998 ----------------------------------------------------------------- OCTOBER 31,
(UNAUDITED) 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991
-------------- ------- ------- ------- -------- ------- ------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net asset value,
beginning of period.... $10.27 $ 10.49 $ 10.35 $ 9.99 $ 10.97 $ 10.64 $ 10.76 $ 10.53
------ ------- ------- ------- -------- ------- ------- -------
Net investment income.... 0.31@ 0.71@ 0.75@ 0.78@ 0.75 0.71 0.81 0.17
Net realized and
unrealized gains
(losses) from
investments and
foreign currency....... (0.08)@ (0.21)@ 0.17@ 0.32@ (1.06) 0.58 (0.08) 0.32
------ ------- ------- ------- -------- ------- ------- -------
Net increase (decrease)
from investment
transactions........... 0.23 0.50 0.92 1.10 (0.31) 1.29 0.73 0.49
------ ------- ------- ------- -------- ------- ------- -------
Dividends from net
investment income...... (0.34) (0.56) (0.78) (0.74) (0.34) (0.82) (0.67) (0.24)
Distributions from net
realized gains from
investments and
foreign currency
transactions........... -- -- -- -- -- (0.14) (0.18) (0.02)
Distributions in excess
of net investment
income................. -- (0.06) -- -- -- -- -- --
Distributions from
paid-in-capital........ -- (0.10) -- -- (0.33) -- -- --
------ ------- ------- ------- -------- ------- ------- -------
Total dividends and
distributions to
shareholders........... (0.34) (0.72) (0.78) (0.74) (0.67) (0.96) (0.85) (0.26)
------ ------- ------- ------- -------- ------- ------- -------
Net asset value, end of
period................. $10.16 $ 10.27 $ 10.49 $ 10.35 $ 9.99 $ 10.97 $ 10.64 $ 10.76
------ ------- ------- ------- -------- ------- ------- -------
------ ------- ------- ------- -------- ------- ------- -------
Total investment return
(1).................... 2.28% 5.20% 9.25% 11.39% (2.86)% 12.60% 6.98% 4.63%
------ ------- ------- ------- -------- ------- ------- -------
------ ------- ------- ------- -------- ------- ------- -------
Ratios/supplemental data:
Net assets, end of period
(000's)................ $9,506 $10,096 $13,077 $16,613 $ 12,975 $12,043 $ 7,252 $ 2,565
Expenses to average net
assets................. 1.08%* 0.94% 0.96% 0.95%(2) 0.88% 1.06%** 0.94% 1.09%*
Net investment income to
average net assets..... 6.29%* 6.93% 7.19% 7.77%(2) 7.23% 7.00%** 8.15% 8.79%*
Portfolio turnover
rate................... 62% 172% 126% 113% 108% 90% 92% 53%
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@ Calculated using the average shares outstanding for the period.
* Annualized
** Includes 0.15% of interest expense related to the reverse repurchase
agreement transactions entered into during the fiscal year.
+ Commencement of issuance of shares.
(1) Total investment return is calculated assuming a $1,000 investment on the
first day of each period reported, reinvestment of all dividends and other
distributions at net asset value on the payable dates and a sale at net
asset value on the last day of each period reported. Total investment
return for periods of less than one year has not been annualized.
(2) These ratios include non-recurring acquisition reorganization expenses of
0.04%.
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INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES & POLICIES
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The Funds' investment objectives may not be changed without shareholder
approval. Except where noted, the Funds' other investment policies are not
fundamental and may be changed by their boards.
ASIA PACIFIC GROWTH FUND
Asia Pacific Growth Fund's investment objective is long-term capital
appreciation. The Fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing primarily in
equity securities of Asia Pacific Region companies. The Fund considers the "Asia
Pacific Region" to be the region located south of the former Soviet Union, east
of Afghanistan and Iran and west of the International Date Line, but excluding
Japan. The Asia Pacific Region countries that currently have established
securities markets and that Schroder Capital normally considers for investments
by the Fund include: Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia,
New Zealand, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka,
Taiwan and Thailand. The Fund may also invest in other Asia Pacific Region
countries whose securities markets become sufficiently established. Except under
unusual conditions, the Fund invests in a minimum of three, and generally in a
larger number of, Asia Pacific Region countries. The Fund invests across a broad
spectrum of industries, including trade, finance, real estate, transportation,
communications, energy, construction, manufacturing, services, food processing
and others. The mix of industries and countries changes over time as investment
opportunities change.
The Fund defines Asia Pacific Region companies as companies:
o that are organized under the laws of countries in the Asia Pacific Region that
now or in the future permit foreign investors to participate in their stock
markets,
o that regardless of where organized, and as determined by Schroder Capital,
either (A) derive at least 50% of their revenues from goods produced or sold,
investments made or services performed in Asia Pacific Region countries or (B)
maintain at least 50% of their assets in Asia Pacific Region countries, or
o for which the principal securities trading market is an exchange or
over-the-counter ("OTC") market in the Asia Pacific Region.
Under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest at least 65% of its total
assets in equity securities of Asia Pacific Region companies. Most of the equity
securities purchased by the Fund are expected to be traded on a foreign stock
exchange or in a foreign OTC market. When Schroder Capital believes it is
consistent with the Fund's investment objective, the Fund may invest up to 10%
of its total assets in convertible and non-convertible bonds, which may be rated
below investment grade, issued or guaranteed by Asia Pacific Region issuers,
including obligations of sovereign governmental issuers ("sovereign debt").
EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND
Emerging Markets Equity Fund's investment objective is long-term capital
appreciation. The Fund seeks to achieve its objective through investment in a
diversified portfolio consisting primarily of equity securities of issuers in
emerging markets. "Emerging markets" are the markets in all the countries not
included in the Morgan Stanley Capital International ("MSCI") World Index, an
index of major world economies.
Malaysia also is considered an emerging market. Under normal market conditions,
the Fund invests a minimum of 65% of its total assets in equity securities of
issuers located in emerging market countries and maintains investments in at
least three emerging market countries. The Fund considers issuers to be located
in an emerging market country if: (1) the principal securities trading market
for the issuer is in an emerging market country; (2) the issuer derives 50% or
more of its annual revenue or profit from either goods produced, sales made,
investments made or services performed in emerging market countries; or (3) the
issuer is organized under the laws of an emerging market country.
Schroder Capital attempts to spread the Fund's investments over geographic as
well as economic sectors. Generally, Schroder Capital will invest no more than
35% of the Fund's total assets in any single country, and it does not invest 25%
or more of the Fund's total assets in any single industry. Within each emerging
market, the Fund is diversified through investments in a number of local
companies characterized by attractive valuation relative to expected growth.
There are currently over 60 newly industrializing and developing countries with
equity markets. A number of these emerging markets are not yet easily accessible
to foreign investors and have unattractive tax barriers
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or insufficient liquidity to make significant investments by the Fund feasible
or attractive. However, many of the largest of the emerging market countries
have liberalized access in recent years, and more are expected to do so in the
future.
In recent years, many emerging market countries have begun programs of economic
reform: removing import tariffs, dismantling trade barriers, deregulating
foreign investment, privatizing state owned industries, permitting the value of
their currencies to float against the dollar and other major currencies, and
generally reducing the level of state intervention in industry and commerce.
Important intra-regional economic integration also holds the promise of greater
trade and growth. At the same time, significant progress has been made in
restructuring the heavy external debt burden that certain emerging market
countries accumulated during the 1970s and 1980s. While there is no assurance
that these trends will continue, and events within the past several months have
shown reversals in some countries, Schroder Capital will seek out attractive
investment opportunities in these countries.
GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
Global Equity Fund's investment objective is long-term growth of capital. The
Fund attempts to achieve this goal by investing primarily in equity securities
issued by companies in foreign countries, as well as in the United States. Under
normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in
securities of issuers in the United States and countries represented in the MSCI
Europe, Australia and Far East Index ("EAFE Index"). The EAFE Index is a well
known index that reflects most major equity markets outside the United States.
The Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in securities of issuers
located in other countries (for example, Canada) and in emerging markets.
The Fund normally invests in at least three countries, one of which is typically
the United States. The Fund considers an issuer to be located in the country in
which the issuer (a) is organized, (b) derives at least 50% of its revenues or
profits from goods produced or sold, investments made or services performed,
(c) has at least 50% of its assets situated or (d) has the principal trading
market for its securities. The Fund normally invests at least 65% of its total
assets in equity securities of foreign and U.S. companies.
When Mitchell Hutchins or Invista believes it is consistent with the Fund's
investment objective of long-term growth of capital, the Fund may invest up to
35% of its total assets in investment grade bonds that are issued by corporate
or governmental entities and that have maturities no longer than seven years.
The Fund may invest up to 10% of its net assets in convertible securities rated
below investment grade. When Mitchell Hutchins or Invista considers market,
economic, political or currency conditions abroad to be unstable, the Fund may
assume a temporary defensive position by investing all or a significant portion
of its assets in securities of U.S. and Canadian issuers or by holding cash or
short-term money market investments.
GLOBAL INCOME FUND
Global Income Fund's primary investment objective is high current income
consistent with prudent investment risk; capital appreciation is a secondary
objective. The Fund seeks to achieve these objectives by investing principally
in high-quality bonds issued or guaranteed by foreign governments, by the U.S.
government, by their respective agencies or instrumentalities or by
supranational organizations, or issued by U.S. or foreign companies.
The Fund's portfolio consists primarily of bonds rated within one of the two
highest grades assigned by Standard & Poor's, a division of The McGraw-Hill
Companies, Inc. ("S&P"), Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's") or another
nationally recognized statistical rating organization ("NRSRO") or, if unrated,
determined by Mitchell Hutchins to be of comparable quality. Normally, at least
65% of the Fund's total assets consist of high-quality bonds (and receivables
from the sale of such bonds), denominated in foreign currencies or U.S. dollars,
of issuers located in at least three of the following countries: Australia,
Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland,
Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, the United Kingdom and the United States. No more
than 40% of the Fund's assets normally are invested in securities of issuers
located in any one country other than the United States. Up to 5% of the Fund's
total assets may be invested in bonds convertible into equity securities. At
least 65% of the Fund's total assets normally are invested in income producing
securities.
The Fund may invest up to 35% of its total assets in bonds rated below the two
highest grades assigned by an NRSRO. Except as noted below, these securities
must be investment grade (that is, rated at least BBB by S&P, Baa by Moody's or
comparably rated by another NRSRO or, if unrated, determined by Mitchell
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Hutchins to be of comparable quality). Within this 35% limitation, the Fund may
invest up to 20% of its total assets in bonds that are below investment grade.
These bonds may be rated as low as D by S&P, C by Moody's or comparably rated by
another NRSRO or, in the case of bonds assigned a short-term debt rating, as low
as D by S&P or comparably rated by another NRSRO or, if not so rated, determined
by Mitchell Hutchins to be of comparable quality. Bonds rated D by S&P are in
payment default or such rating is assigned upon the filing of a bankruptcy
petition or the taking of a similar action if payments on an obligation are
jeopardized. Bonds rated C by Moody's are in the lowest rated class and can be
regarded as having extremely poor prospects of attaining any real investment
standing. Mitchell Hutchins will purchase such securities for the Fund only when
it concludes that the anticipated return to the Fund on such investments
warrants exposure to the additional level of risks. Lower-rated bonds are often
issued by businesses and governments in emerging markets. Because the Fund may
also invest in emerging market bonds that are investment grade, the Fund's total
investment in emerging market bonds may exceed the 20% noted above.
In the event that, due to a downgrade of one or more bonds, an amount in excess
of 20% of the Fund's total assets is held in securities rated below investment
grade and comparable unrated securities, Mitchell Hutchins will engage in an
orderly disposition of such securities to the extent necessary to ensure that
the Fund's holdings of such securities do not exceed 20% of the Fund's total
assets.
The Fund may invest up to 35% of its total assets in mortgage-backed securities
of U.S. or foreign issuers that are rated in one of the two highest rating
categories by S&P, Moody's or another NRSRO or, if unrated, determined by
Mitchell Hutchins to be of comparable quality. Up to 20% of the Fund's total
assets may be invested in bonds that are not paying current income. The Fund may
purchase these bonds if Mitchell Hutchins believes that they have a potential
for capital appreciation.
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INVESTMENT PHILOSOPHY & PROCESS
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ASIA PACIFIC GROWTH FUND
Stock selection is at the heart of Schroder Capital's investment philosophy. Its
approach to selecting investments emphasizes fundamental company analysis.
Schroder Capital's stock selection focuses on Asia Pacific Region companies that
it believes have a sustainable competitive advantage and whose growth potential
is undervalued by other investors. In selecting companies for investment,
Schroder Capital considers historical growth rates and future growth prospects,
management capability, the ability of the company to access capital, government
regulation, market share, profit margins, competitive position in both domestic
and export markets and other factors. Schroder Capital allocates investments
among Asia Pacific Region countries based on its assessment of the likelihood
that those countries will have favorable long-term business environments.
Schroder Capital is committed to maximizing risk adjusted returns for investors
through comprehensive research conducted by an extensive network of locally
based analysts. This investment approach is consistent with the Fund's overall
strategy of taking a long-term view to investment based upon its assessment of
growth potential. Schroder Capital is a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of
Schroders plc, the holding company parent of an international group of banks and
financial services companies ("Schroder Group"), with associated companies and
investment and representative offices located around the world. Schroder Capital
believes that one of its key strengths is the Schroder Group's worldwide network
of investment management affiliates and access to its extensive network of
research offices, many long established, in the Asia Pacific Region, including,
as of December 31, 1997, offices in Bangkok, Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore,
Manila, Seoul, Sydney, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai, Taipei and Tokyo. As of
that date, Schroder Capital's global research network was staffed by over 50
investment professionals, including 10 Asia Pacific Region specialists in
Schroder Capital's London office.
Each year, the Schroder Group researches and conducts on-site visits with
approximately 1,200 companies in the Asia Pacific Region countries. Of those
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companies, the Schroder Group's investment professionals further develop
extensive management contacts with, and produce independent forecasts of
earnings estimates for, approximately 550 companies. Schroder Capital's analysis
includes small and medium-sized companies, as well as the larger capitalization
companies.
Starting in mid-1997, some Asia Pacific Region countries began to experience
currency devaluations that resulted in high interest rate levels and sharp
reductions in economic activity. While the currency crisis diminished prospects
for short-term corporate earnings growth, International Monetary Fund
initiatives may persuade governments and corporations to restructure the
financial sector in a manner that would be a positive long-term factor for the
Asia Pacific Region. Such restructuring may provide for a return to high levels
of long-term economic activity and the return of economic conditions that have
supported economic growth in the Asia Pacific Region in the past. There can be
no assurance that economic growth in the Asia Pacific Region will occur, that
the growth rate will be as high on either an absolute or relative scale as in
the past or that market performance will reflect any actual economic growth in
the Asia Pacific Region overall. Many of the countries within the Asia Pacific
Region may experience political, social or economic instability.
EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND
In selecting emerging market equity securities for Emerging Markets Equity Fund,
Schroder Capital combines rigorous, fundamental research with a quantitative
assessment of the economic potential of the various countries in which
investments might be made. Schroder Capital focuses on companies in emerging
market countries where it believes there is likely to be a favorable long-term
business environment and where it believes a company's growth is less likely to
be impeded by adverse macro-economic or political factors. Within those
countries, Schroder Capital selects stocks of companies that, based on its
analysis of fundamental corporate data, it believes have a sustainable
competitive advantage and whose growth potential is undervalued by other
investors.
Schroder Capital believes that one of its key strengths is the Schroder Group's
worldwide network of investment management affiliates and access to its network
of local research offices, many long established, in emerging market countries.
Each year, the Schroder Group researches and conducts on-site visits with
approximately 1,200 companies in emerging market countries. Of those companies,
the Schroder Group's investment professionals further develop extensive
management contacts with, and produce independent forecasts of earnings
estimates for, approximately 1,000 companies. Schroder Capital's analysis
includes small and medium-sized companies, as well as the larger capitalization
companies.
GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
Mitchell Hutchins is responsible for allocating Global Equity Fund's investments
between U.S. and foreign securities markets and for the management of the Fund's
U.S. investments. The Fund's foreign investments are managed by Invista. In
determining the portion of the Fund's assets allocated between U.S. and foreign
securities markets, Mitchell Hutchins considers the expected performance of the
U.S. equity markets versus that of certain developed foreign countries in the
EAFE Index. Mitchell Hutchins uses this analysis in determining the relative
attractiveness of the U.S. and foreign market segments. If Mitchell Hutchins
believes that a segment shows greater potential for higher returns on a
risk-weighted basis, Mitchell Hutchins may allocate a higher portion of Fund
assets to that segment.
Mitchell Hutchins expects initially to reevaluate the allocation of the Fund's
assets monthly and does not expect to reallocate the Fund's assets to reflect
relatively minor changes (that is, less than 5%) in the asset allocation model
employed. When Mitchell Hutchins determines that a reallocation of the Fund's
assets is appropriate, the Fund may effect the reallocation by using cash flows
from the purchase or redemption of its securities in addition to selling
portfolio securities from the applicable segment. The Fund also may use futures
contracts to adjust its exposure to U.S. and foreign equity markets in
connection with a reallocation. Mitchell Hutchins will determine the extent to
which the Fund uses futures contracts for this purpose and will be responsible
for implementing its decisions using these futures contracts.
For the U.S portion of the Fund's portfolio, Mitchell Hutchins follows a
disciplined investment process that relies on the Mitchell Hutchins Equity
Research Team and the Mitchell Hutchins Factor Valuation Model. The Model
screens a universe of over 3500 companies to identify undervalued companies with
relatively strong earnings momentum that rank well in three measures:
o VALUE: projected dividends, cash flow, earnings and book values;
o MOMENTUM: earnings and stock prices to identify companies that could surprise
on the upside; and
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o ECONOMIC SENSITIVITY: performance forecasts for different equity securities
and industries under various economic scenarios.
The Mitchell Hutchins Equity Research Team then applies traditional fundamental
analysis and may speak to the management of these companies, as well as their
competitors. Based on the Team's evaluations, Mitchell Hutchins selects U.S.
securities for purchase and sale for the Fund. The securities selected by
Mitchell Hutchins as part of the U.S. portion of the Fund's portfolio may
include investments aggregating up to 10% of the Fund's total assets in U.S.
dollar-denominated equity securities and bonds of foreign issuers that are
traded on recognized U.S. exchanges or in the U.S. over the counter ("OTC")
market.
For the foreign portion of the Fund's portfolio, Invista performs a qualitative
analysis of a company's fundamental business prospects and then analyzes the
long-term ability of the company to generate free cash flow. Invista will
consider factors such as competitive position, market share, competitive
strengths, industry supply and demand trends, economic conditions, balance sheet
strength, earnings, book value, return on equity, revenue growth and margin
development in analyzing the quality of the company. Invista also makes a
quantitative assessment of country risk, which it considers in assessing the
companies under analysis, and will analyze a large universe of companies to
determine the most appropriate foreign investments for the Fund. Invista may
make changes in investments as opportunities or prospects change for particular
countries, industries or companies.
GLOBAL INCOME FUND
Global Income Fund's investment policies are designed to enable it to capitalize
on unique investment opportunities presented throughout the world and in
international financial markets influenced by the increasing interdependence of
economic cycles and currency exchange rates. Over the past decade, bonds offered
by certain foreign governments provided higher investment returns than U.S.
government debt securities. Such returns reflect interest rates and other market
conditions prevailing in those countries and the effect of gains and losses in
the denominated currencies, which have had a substantial impact on investment in
foreign bonds. The importance of global debt markets is illustrated by the
Salomon Brothers World Government Bond Market Index, a popular index used to
assess both U.S. government and foreign government debt markets. As of
December 31, 1997, more than 65% of this index was represented by securities
denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar.
The Global Fixed Income Management Team at Mitchell Hutchins relies on
fundamental economic strength, credit quality and currency and interest rate
trends as the principal determinants of the various country, geographic and
industry sector weightings within the Fund's portfolio. In addition, certain of
the Fund's assets are invested in bonds of U.S. governmental and corporate
issuers. The Global Fixed Income Management Team believes that over time
investment in a composite of foreign fixed income markets and in the U.S.
government and corporate bond markets is less risky than a portfolio comprised
exclusively of foreign securities and provides investors with the potential to
earn a higher return than a portfolio invested exclusively in U.S. debt
securities.
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PERFORMANCE
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These charts show the total returns for the Funds. Sales charges have not been
deducted from total returns for Class A, B and C shares. Returns would be lower
if sales charges were deducted. Average annual total returns both before and
after deducting the maximum sales charges are shown below in the tables that
follow the performance charts. Past results are not a guarantee of future
results. World financial markets have experienced significant volatility since
the end of the periods represented below, and this volatility has impacted each
Fund's performance.
ASIA PACIFIC GROWTH FUND
[CHART]
3/25/97-12/31/97
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CLASS A (33.92)%
CLASS B (34.32)%
CLASS C (34.32)%
The 1997 return represents the period from inception on March 25, 1997 through
December 31, 1997. The Fund had no Class Y shares outstanding during the period
shown.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
TOTAL RETURN
As of October 31, 1997
CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C CLASS Y
SHARES SHARES SHARES SHARES
------- -------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
LIFE (3/25/97 - 10/31/97)
Before deducting maximum sales
charges....................... (28.32)% (28.64)% (28.64)% N/A
After deducting maximum sales
charges....................... (31.55)% (32.21)% (29.35)% N/A
</TABLE>
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EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND
[CHART]
1/19/94-12/31/94 1995 1996 1997
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Class A (12.58)% (11.20)% 4.86% (4.53)%
Class B -- 0.55% 4.14% (4.52)%
Class C (13.17)% (11.87)% 4.03% (5.34)%
Class Y (12.33)% (10.92)% 5.05% (4.50)%
The 1994 return for Class A, Class C and Class Y shares represents the period
from inception on January 19, 1994 through December 31, 1994. The 1995 return
for Class B shares represents the period from inception on December 5, 1995 to
December 31, 1995. Schroder Capital was appointed sub-adviser for Emerging
Markets Equity Fund effective February 25, 1997; thus, while past performance is
never a guarantee of future results, information for periods prior to that date
may be less relevant than would otherwise be the case.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS
As of October 31, 1997
CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C CLASS Y
--------- --------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Inception Date..................... 1/19/94 12/5/95 1/19/94 1/19/94
ONE YEAR
Before deducting maximum sales
charges....................... (0.74)% (1.39)% (1.61)% (0.53)%
After deducting maximum sales
charges....................... (5.25)% (6.39)% (2.61)% (0.53)%
LIFE
Before deducting maximum sales
charges....................... (6.13)% 0.34 % (6.85)% (5.90)%
After deducting maximum sales
charges....................... (7.27)% (1.76)% (6.85)% (5.90)%
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GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
[CHART]
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
11/14/91-
12/31/91 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Class A 2.42% 3.26% 30.77% (2.53)% 13.54% 14.80% 6.34%
Class B -- -- -- -- 1.29% 13.91% 5.49%
Class C -- -- 17.39% (3.12)% 12.76% 13.91% 5.55%
Class Y -- -- 18.19% (2.16)% 13.90% 15.12% 6.79%
</TABLE>
The 1991 return for Class A shares represents the period from inception on
November 14, 1991 through December 31, 1991. The 1995 return for Class B shares
represents the period from inception on August 25, 1995 through December 31,
1995. The 1993 returns for Class C and Class Y shares represent the period from
inception on May 10, 1993 through December 31, 1993. Invista was appointed
sub-adviser for the Fund's foreign investments on October 1, 1998, and Mitchell
Hutchins assumed all investment mangement responsibilities for the Fund's U.S.
investments on the same date. Thus, while past performance is never a guarantee
of future results, information for periods prior to that date may be less
relevant than otherwise would be the case.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS
As of October 31, 1997
CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C CLASS Y
-------- -------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Inception Date..................... 11/14/91 8/25/95 5/10/93 5/10/93
ONE YEAR
Before deducting maximum sales
charges....................... 8.87% 8.05% 8.05% 9.31%
After deducting maximum sales
charges....................... 3.98% 3.05% 7.05% 9.31%
FIVE YEARS
Before deducting maximum sales
charges....................... 12.04% N/A N/A N/A
After deducting maximum sales
charges....................... 11.00% N/A N/A N/A
LIFE
Before deducting maximum sales
charges....................... 10.76% 8.63% 9.74% 10.92%
After deducting maximum sales
charges....................... 9.90% 7.38% 9.74% 10.92%
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GLOBAL INCOME FUND
[CHART]
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
3/20/87-
12/31/87 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
------------ -------- -------- --------- --------- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Class A -- -- -- -- 11.11% 1.22% 14.16% (3.89)% 13.20% 7.13% 3.84%
Class B 17.58% 12.15% 5.44% 17.72% 10.75% 0.38% 13.36% (4.77)% 12.39% 6.34% 3.06%
Class C -- -- -- -- -- 0.10% 13.64% (4.43)% 12.54% 6.70% 3.33%
Class Y -- -- -- -- 9.83% 1.51% 14.54% (3.74)% 13.53% 7.54% 4.05%
</TABLE>
The 1991 return for Class A shares represents the period from inception on
July 1, 1991 through December 31, 1991. The 1987 return for Class B shares
represents the period from inception on March 20, 1987 through December 31,
1987. The 1992 return for Class C shares represents the period from inception on
July 2, 1992 through December 31, 1992. The 1991 return for Class Y shares
represents the period from inception on August 26, 1991 through December 31,
1991.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS
As of October 31, 1997
CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C CLASS Y
-------- -------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Inception Date..................... 7/1/91 3/20/87 7/2/92 8/26/91
ONE YEAR
Before deducting maximum sales
charges....................... 4.99% 4.11% 4.48% 5.20%
After deducting maximum sales
charges....................... 0.75% (0.89)% 3.73% 5.20%
FIVE YEARS
Before deducting maximum sales
charges....................... 6.64% 5.81% 6.10% 6.91%
After deducting maximum sales
charges....................... 5.78% 5.49% 6.10% 6.91%
TEN YEARS (OR LIFE OF CLASS)
Before deducting maximum sales
charges....................... 7.23% 9.02% 5.82% 7.43%
After deducting maximum sales
charges....................... 6.55% 9.02% 5.82% 7.43%
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PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
The Funds perform a standardized computation of annualized total return and may
show this return in advertisements or promotional materials. Standardized return
shows the change in value of an investment in a Fund as a steady compound annual
rate of return. Actual year-by-year returns fluctuate and may be higher or lower
than standardized return. Standardized returns for Class A shares of the Funds
reflect deduction of the Funds' maximum initial sales charge of 4.5% (4% in the
case of Global Income Fund) at the time of purchase, and standardized returns
for the Class B and Class C shares of the Funds reflect deduction of the
applicable contingent deferred sales charge imposed on the sale of shares held
for the period. One-, five-and ten-year periods will be shown, unless the Fund
or Class has been in existence for a shorter period. If so, returns will be
shown for the period since inception, known as "Life." Total return calculations
assume reinvestment of dividends and other distributions.
The Funds may use other total return presentations in conjunction with
standardized return. These may cover the same or different periods as those used
for standardized return and may include cumulative returns, average annual
rates, actual year-by-year rates or any combination thereof. Non-standardized
return does not reflect initial or contingent deferred sales charges and would
be lower if such charges were deducted.
Global Income Fund also may advertise its yield. Yield reflects investment
income net of expenses over a 30-day (or one month) period on a Fund share.
Yield is expressed as an annualized percentage of the maximum offering price for
a Fund share at the end of the period. For Class B, C and Y shares, the maximum
offering price is the same as the net asset value per share. Yield computations
differ from other accounting methods and may differ from dividends actually paid
or reported net income.
Total return information reflects past performance and does not indicate future
results. The investment return and principal value of shares of the Funds will
fluctuate. The amount investors receive when selling shares may be more or less
than what they paid. Further information about each Fund's performance is
contained in its Annual Report to Shareholders, which may be obtained without
charge by contacting the Fund, your PaineWebber investment executive or
PaineWebber's correspondent firms or by calling toll-free 1-800-647-1568.
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THE FUNDS' INVESTMENTS
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EQUITY SECURITIES include common stocks, most preferred stocks and securities
that are convertible into them, including common stock purchase warrants and
rights, equity interests in trusts, partnerships, joint ventures or similar
enterprises and depository receipts. Common stocks, the most familiar type,
represent an equity (ownership) interest in a corporation.
Preferred stock has certain fixed income features, like a bond, but is actually
equity in a company, like common stock. Convertible securities may include
debentures, notes and preferred equity securities, that may be converted into or
exchanged for a prescribed amount of common stock of the same or a different
issuer within a particular period of time at a specified price or formula.
Depository receipts typically are issued by banks or trust companies and
evidence ownership of underlying equity securities.
BONDS are fixed or variable rate debt obligations, including notes, debentures,
and similar instruments and securities. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities
are types of bonds, and income-producing, non-convertible preferred stocks may
be treated as bonds for investment purposes. Bonds are used by corporations and
governments to borrow money from investors. The issuer pays the investor a fixed
or variable rate of interest and normally must repay the amount borrowed on or
before maturity. Bonds have varying degrees of investment risk and varying
levels of sensitivity to changes in interest rates.
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RISKS
EQUITY SECURITIES. While past performance does not guarantee future results,
equity securities historically have provided the greatest long-term growth
potential in a company. However, their prices generally fluctuate more than
other securities, and reflect changes in a company's financial condition and in
overall market and economic conditions. Common stocks generally represent the
riskiest investment in a company. It is possible that a Fund may experience a
substantial or complete loss on an individual equity investment.
BONDS. Bonds are subject to interest rate risk and credit risk. Interest rate
risk is the risk that interest rates will rise and bond prices will fall,
lowering the value of a Fund's investments in bonds. Credit risk is the risk
that an issuer may be unable or unwilling to pay interest and principal on the
bond. In addition, there is a risk that bonds will be downgraded by rating
agencies, which can be expected to lower value and liquidity. Credit ratings
attempt to evaluate the safety of principal and interest payments and do not
evaluate the volatility of the security's value or its liquidity and do not
guarantee the performance of the issuer. Rating agencies may fail to make timely
changes in credit ratings in response to subsequent events, so that an issuer's
current financial condition may be better or worse than the rating indicates.
Bonds rated below investment grade (that is, rated lower than BBB by S&P, Baa by
Moody's, comparably rated by another NRSRO or determined to be of similar
quality), generally offer a higher current yield than that available for higher
grade issues, but they involve higher risks. They are especially subject to
adverse changes in general economic conditions and in the industries in which
the issuers are engaged, to changes in the financial condition of the issuers
and to price fluctuations in response to changes in interest rates. Such
securities, commonly referred to as "junk bonds," are considered predominantly
speculative with respect to the issuer's capacity to pay interest and repay
principal and may involve major risk exposure to adverse conditions. These
securities may be rated in the lowest rating category by a ratings agency and
may be in default.
During periods of economic downturn or rising interest rates, highly leveraged
issuers may experience financial stress, which could adversely affect their
ability to make payments of interest and principal and increase the possibility
of default. In addition, such issuers may not have more traditional methods of
financing available to them and may be unable to repay debt at maturity by
refinancing. The risk of loss due to default by such issuers is significantly
greater because such securities frequently are unsecured and subordinated to the
prior payment of senior indebtedness.
CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES. Each Fund may invest in convertible securities. A
convertible security is a bond, debenture, note, preferred stock or other
security that may be converted into or exchanged for a prescribed amount of
common stock of the same or a different issuer within a particular period of
time at a specified price or formula. A convertible security entitles the holder
to receive interest or dividends until the convertible security matures or is
redeemed, converted or exchanged. Convertible securities have unique investment
characteristics in that they generally (1) have higher yields than common
stocks, but lower yields than comparable non-convertible securities, (2) are
less subject to fluctuation in value than the underlying stock because they have
fixed income characteristics and (3) provide the potential for capital
appreciation if the market price of the underlying common stock increases. While
no securities investment is without some risk, investments in convertible
securities generally entail less risk than the issuer's common stock. However,
the extent to which such risk is reduced depends in large measure upon the
degree to which the convertible security sells above its value as a fixed income
security.
FOREIGN INVESTING. Investing in foreign securities involves more risks than
investing in the United States. Their value is subject to economic and political
developments in the countries where the companies operate and to changes in
foreign currency values. Values may also be affected by foreign tax laws,
changes in foreign economic or monetary policies, exchange control regulations
and regulations involving prohibitions on the repatriation of foreign
currencies. Investments in foreign countries could be affected by other factors
not present in the United States, including expropriation, confiscatory
taxation, lack of uniform accounting and auditing standards and potential
difficulties in enforcing contractual obligations. Transactions in foreign
securities may be subject to less efficient settlement practices, including
extended clearance and settlement periods.
In general, less information may be available about foreign companies than about
U.S. companies, and foreign companies are generally not subject to the same
accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards as are U.S. companies.
Foreign securities markets may be less liquid and subject to less regulation
than the U.S. securities markets. The costs of investing outside the United
States frequently are
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higher than those in the United States. These costs include relatively higher
brokerage commissions and foreign custody expenses.
Investments in foreign government bonds involve special risks. The issuer of the
bond or the governmental authorities that control the repayment of the bond may
be unable or unwilling to pay interest or repay principal when due in accordance
with the terms of the bond, and a Fund may have limited legal recourse in the
event of default. Political conditions, especially a sovereign entity's
willingness to meet the terms of its debt obligations, are of considerable
significance.
INVESTING IN EMERGING MARKETS. Investing in securities issued by companies
located in emerging markets involves additional risks. These countries typically
have economic and political systems that are relatively less mature, and can be
expected to be less stable, than those of developed countries. Emerging market
countries may have policies that restrict investment by foreigners in those
countries, and there is a risk of government expropriation or nationalization of
private property. The possibility of low or nonexistent trading volume in the
securities of companies in emerging markets may also result in a lack of
liquidity and in price volatility. Issuers in emerging markets typically are
subject to a greater degree of change in earnings and business prospects than
are companies in developed markets.
The emerging markets in which the Funds may invest include formerly communist
countries of Eastern Europe, the Commonwealth of Independent States (formerly
the Soviet Union) and the People's Republic of China. Upon the accession to
power of communist regimes approximately 50 to 80 years ago, the governments of
a number of these countries expropriated a large amount of property. The claims
of many property owners against those governments were never finally settled.
There can be no assurance that a Fund's investments in these countries, if any,
would not also be expropriated, nationalized or otherwise confiscated, in which
case the Fund could lose its entire investment in the country involved. In
addition, any change in the leadership or policies of these countries may halt
the expansion of or reverse the liberalization of foreign investment policies
now occurring. The Funds may invest in Hong Kong, which reverted to Chinese
administration on July 1, 1997. The long-term effects of this reversion are not
known at this time. However, a Fund's investments in Hong Kong may now be
subject to the same or similar risks as any investment in China.
Asia Pacific Growth Fund's investments have included securities issued by
Malaysian companies. Currency restrictions imposed by the Malaysian government
may delay for up to one year the proceeds of any sale of those securities by the
Fund. Fund assets subject to those restrictions would be unavailable to the Fund
to meet redemption requests or for reinvestment in other securities; in
addition, it may be difficult for the Fund to determine the fair value of such
securities (or of the Malaysian currency in which they are denominated) for
purposes of computing the Fund's net asset value. To the extent that another
Fund invests in Malaysian securities, it would also be subject to these
considerations.
CURRENCY. Currency risk is the risk that changes in foreign exchange rates may
reduce the U.S. dollar value of a Fund's foreign investments. A Fund's share
value may change significantly when investments are denominated in foreign
currencies. Generally, currency exchange rates are determined by supply and
demand in the foreign exchange markets and the relative merits of investments in
different countries. Currency exchange rates can also be affected by the
intervention of the U.S. and foreign governments or central banks, the
imposition of currency controls, speculation or other political or economic
developments inside and outside the United States.
CURRENCY-LINKED INVESTMENTS. The Funds may invest in securities that are indexed
to specific foreign currency exchange rates. The principal amount of these
securities may be adjusted up or down (but not below zero) at maturity to
reflect changes in the exchange rate between two currencies. A Fund may
experience loss of principal due to these adjustments.
DERIVATIVES. Some of the instruments in which the Funds may invest may be
referred to as "derivatives," because their value depends on (or "derives" from)
the value of an underlying asset, reference rate or index. These instruments
include options, futures contracts, forward currency contracts, swap agreements
and similar instruments. There is limited consensus as to what constitutes a
"derivative" security. However, in Mitchell Hutchins' view, derivative
securities also include "stripped" securities, specially structured types of
mortgage- and asset-backed securities and dollar denominated securities whose
value is linked to foreign currencies. The market value of derivative
instruments and securities sometimes is more volatile than that of other
investments, and each type of derivative instrument may pose its own special
risks. Mitchell Hutchins and the sub-advisers take these risks into account in
their management of the Funds.
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COUNTERPARTIES. The Funds may be exposed to the risk of financial failure or
insolvency of another party. To help lessen those risks, Mitchell Hutchins and
the sub-advisers, subject to the supervision of the Funds' boards, monitor and
evaluate the creditworthiness of the parties with which each Fund does business.
U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. The U.S. government securities in which Global
Income Fund may invest include direct obligations of the U.S. government (such
as Treasury bills, notes and bonds) and obligations issued or guaranteed as to
principal and interest (but not as to market value) by U.S. government agencies
and instrumentalities, including U.S. government mortgage-backed securities.
Global Income Fund may invest in "zero coupon" Treasury securities, which are
Treasury bills, notes and bonds that have been stripped of their unmatured
interest coupons, and receipts or certificates representing interest in such
stripped debt obligations and coupons. A zero coupon security pays no cash
interest to its holder prior to maturity. Accordingly, these securities usually
are issued and traded at a deep discount from their face or par value and are
subject to greater fluctuations of market value in response to changing interest
rates than debt obligations of comparable maturities that make current income
payments. Federal tax law requires that the holder of a zero coupon security
include in gross income each year the original issue discount that accrues on
the security for the year, even though the holder receives no interest payment
on the security during the year. For additional discussion of the tax treatment
of zero coupon securities, see "Taxes" in the Statement of Additional
Information.
Global Income Fund may also invest in Treasury Inflation-Protection Securities
("TIPS"), which are Treasury bonds on which the principal value is adjusted
daily in accordance with changes in the Consumer Price Index. Interest on TIPS
is payable semiannually on the adjusted principal value. The principal value of
TIPS would decline during periods of deflation, but the principal amount payable
at maturity would not be less than the original par amount. If inflation is
lower than expected while the Fund holds TIPS, the Fund may earn less on the
TIPS than it would on conventional Treasury bonds. Any increase in the principal
value of TIPS is taxable in the year the increase occurs, even though holders do
not receive cash representing the increase at that time.
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES. Mortgage-backed securities are bonds that represent
direct or indirect interests in pools of underlying mortgage loans that are
secured by real property. U.S. government mortgage-backed securities are issued
or guaranteed by Ginnie Mae (also known as the Government National Mortgage
Association), Fannie Mae (also known as the Federal National Mortgage
Association), Freddie Mac (also known as the Federal Home Loan Mortgage
Corporation) or other government sponsored enterprises. Other domestic mortgage-
backed securities are sponsored or issued by private entities, including
investment banking firms and mortgage originators. Foreign mortgage-backed
securities may be issued by mortgage banks and other private or governmental
entities outside the United States and are supported by interests in foreign
real estate. While all the Funds may invest in mortgage-backed securities, only
Global Income Fund is expected to have substantial portions of its assets
invested in these securities under normal circumstances.
Mortgage-backed securities may be composed of one or more classes and may be
structured either as pass-through securities or collateralized debt obligations.
Multiple-class mortgage-backed securities are referred to in this Prospectus as
"CMOs." Some CMOs are directly supported by other CMOs, which in turn are
supported by mortgage pools. Investors typically receive payments out of the
interest and principal on the underlying mortgages. The portions of these
payments that investors receive, as well as the priority of their rights to
receive payments, are determined by the specific terms of the CMO class. CMOs
involve special risk, and evaluating them requires special knowledge.
A major difference between mortgage-backed securities and traditional bonds is
that interest and principal payments are made more frequently (usually monthly)
and that principal may be repaid at any time. When interest rates go down and
homeowners refinance their mortgages, mortgage-backed securities may be paid off
more quickly than investors expect. When interest rates rise, mortgage-backed
securities may be paid off more slowly than originally expected. Changes in the
rate or "speed" of these prepayments can cause the value of mortgage-backed
securities to fluctuate rapidly.
Because of prepayments, mortgage-backed securities may benefit less than other
bonds from declining interest rates. Reinvestments of prepayments may occur at
lower interest rates than the original investment, thus adversely affecting a
Fund's yield. Actual prepayment experience may cause the yield of a
mortgage-backed security to differ from what was assumed when the Fund purchased
the security.
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CMO classes may be specially structured in a manner that provides any of a wide
variety of investment characteristics, such as yield, effective maturity and
interest rate sensitivity. As market conditions change, however, and
particularly during periods of rapid or unanticipated changes in market interest
rates, the attractiveness of the CMO classes and the ability of the structure to
provide the anticipated investment characteristics may be significantly reduced.
These changes can result in volatility in the market value, and in some
instances reduced liquidity, of the CMO class.
Certain classes of CMOs and other mortgage-backed securities are structured in a
manner that makes them extremely sensitive to changes in prepayment rates.
Interest-only ("IO") and principal-only ("PO") classes are examples of this. IOs
are entitled to receive all or a portion of the interest, but none (or only a
nominal amount) of the principal payments, from the underlying mortgage assets.
If the mortgage assets underlying an IO experience greater than anticipated
principal prepayments, then the total amount of interest payments allocable to
the IO class, and therefore the yield to investors, generally will be reduced.
In some instances, an investor in an IO may fail to recoup all of his or her
initial investment, even if the security is government issued or guaranteed or
is rated AAA or the equivalent. Conversely, PO classes are entitled to receive
all or a portion of the principal payments, but none of the interest, from the
underlying mortgage assets. PO classes are purchased at substantial discounts
from par, and the yield to investors will be reduced if principal payments are
slower than expected. Some IOs and POs, as well as other CMO classes, are
structured to have special protections against the effects of prepayments. These
structural protections, however, normally are effective only within certan
ranges of prepayment rates and thus will not protect investors in all
circumstances. Inverse floating rate CMO classes also may be extremely volatile.
These classes pay interest at a rate that decreases when a specified index of
market rates increases.
The market for privately issued mortgage-backed securities is smaller and less
liquid than the market for U.S. government mortgage-backed securities. Foreign
mortgage-backed securities markets are substantially smaller than U.S. markets,
but have been established in several countries, including Germany, Denmark,
Sweden, Canada and Australia, and may be developed elsewhere. Foreign
mortgage-backed securities generally are structured differently than domestic
mortgage-backed securities, but they normally present substantially similar
investment risks as well as the other risks normally associated with foreign
securities.
During 1994, the value and liquidity of many mortgage-backed securities declined
sharply due primarily to increases in interest rates. There can be no assurance
that such declines will not recur. The market value of certain mortgage-backed
securities in which a Fund may invest, including IO and PO classes of
mortgage-backed securities, can be extremely volatile and these securities may
become illiquid. Mitchell Hutchins seeks to manage Global Income Fund's
investments in mortgage-backed securities so that the volatility of the Fund's
portfolio, taken as a whole, is consistent with the Fund's investment objective.
If market interest rates or other factors that affect the volatility of
securities held by the Fund change in ways that Mitchell Hutchins does not
anticipate, the Fund's ability to meet its investment objective may be reduced.
LOAN PARTICIPATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS. Global Income Fund may invest in fixed and
floating rate loans arranged through private negotiations with a U.S. or foreign
borrower. These investments normally are participations in or assignments of all
or a portion of loans made by banks. Participations typically will result in the
Fund's having a contractual relationship only with the lender, not with the
borrower. In a participation, the Fund is entitled to receive payments of
principal, interest and any loan fees by the lender only when and if they are
received. Also, the Fund may not directly benefit from any collateral supporting
the underlying loan. As a result, the Fund assumes the credit risk of both the
borrower and the lender that is selling the participation. If the lender becomes
insolvent, the Fund may be treated as a general creditor of the lender and may
not benefit from any set-off between the lender and the borrower. In a loan
assignment, the Fund is entitled to receive payments directly from the borrower
and, therefore, does not depend on the selling bank to pass these payments on to
the Fund.
NON-DIVERSIFIED STATUS. Global Income Fund is "non-diversified," as that term is
defined in the 1940 Act, but it intends to continue to qualify as a "regulated
investment company" for federal income tax purposes. See "Dividends & Taxes."
This means, in general, that more than 5% of the total assets of the Fund may be
invested in securities of one issuer (including a foreign government), but only
if, at the close of each quarter of the Fund's taxable year, the aggregate
amount of such holdings does not exceed
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50% of the value of its total assets and no more than 25% of the value of its
total assets is invested in the securities of a single issuer. To the extent
that the Fund's portfolio at times may include the securities of a smaller
number of issuers than if it were "diversified" (as defined in the 1940 Act),
the Fund will at such times be subject to greater risk with respect to its
portfolio securities than an investment company that invests in a broader range
of securities, in that changes in the financial condition or market assessment
of a single issuer may cause greater fluctuation in the Fund's total return and
the price of Fund shares.
EUROPEAN CURRENCY UNIFICATION. Several European countries expect to adopt a
single currency, the euro, effective January 1, 1999. Countries participating in
the Economic and Monetary Union expect that their exchange rates will become
irrevocably fixed on that date. The countries expected to participate are
Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the
Netherlands, Portugal and Spain. A newly created European Central Bank (ECB)
will attempt to manage monetary policy for this region. Pre-existing national
currencies will continue to be valid until they are replaced by euro coins and
bank notes, which is expected to occur by sometime in 2002. These changes may
significantly impact European capital markets, and related risks may increase
volatility in world capital markets. This, in turn, may impact a Fund's share
price.
Risks related to the euro include the following: market uncertainties if its
introduction is delayed; potential increased volatility in exchange rates,
especially between European countries that are participating in the new currency
and those that are not; unanticipated expenses incurred in accommodating the new
currency; investor uncertainty resulting in asset shifts away from the affected
currencies; possible inconsistent treatment of European Currency Units, a
currency basket used as a unit of account for settlement purposes which
preexists the euro's introduction; disputes concerning the enforceability of
contracts; and interest rate and exchange rate volatility as the new European
Central Bank and market participants search for a common understanding of policy
targets and instruments. Additional information is provided in the Statement of
Additional Information.
YEAR 2000 RISK. Like other mutual funds and other financial and business
organizations around the world, each of the Funds could be adversely affected if
the computer systems used by Mitchell Hutchins, sub-advisers and other service
providers and entities with computer systems that are linked to Fund records do
not properly process and calculate date-related information and data from and
after January 1, 2000. This is commonly known as the "Year 2000 Issue." Mitchell
Hutchins is taking steps that it believes are reasonably designed to address the
Year 2000 Issue with respect to the computer systems that it uses and to obtain
satisfactory assurances that comparable steps are being taken by each of the
Funds' other major service providers. However, there can be no assurance that
these steps will be sufficient to avoid any adverse impact on the Funds.
Similarly, the companies in which a Fund invests and trading systems used by a
Fund could be adversely affected by the Year 2000 Issue. The ability of a
company or trading system to respond successfully to the Year 2000 Issue
requires both technological sophistication and diligence, and there can be no
assurance that any steps taken will be sufficient to avoid an adverse impact.
OTHER INVESTMENT TECHNIQUES AND STRATEGIES
STRATEGIES USING DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS. Each Fund may use certain instruments
and strategies designed to adjust the overall risk of its investment portfolio
("hedge") or, in the case of Global Income Fund, to enhance income or realize
gains. Mitchell Hutchins also may use futures contracts to adjust Global Equity
Fund's exposure to U.S. and foreign equity markets in connection with a
reallocation of that Fund's assets. Use of derivative instruments solely to
enhance income or realize gains may be considered a form of speculation. These
strategies involve derivative instruments, including options (both exchange
traded and over-the-counter), futures contracts and forward currency contracts.
In addition, Asia Pacific Growth Fund and Global Income Fund may use interest
rate swaps and similar contracts to preserve a return or spread on a particular
investment or portion of its portfolio or to protect against an increase in the
price of securities that either Fund anticipates purchasing at a later date.
Asia Pacific Growth Fund may also engage in currency swaps. New financial
products and risk management techniques continue to be developed, and they may
be used by any Fund if consistent with its investment objective and policies.
The Funds' ability to use these strategies may be limited by market conditions,
regulatory limits and tax considerations. In addition, in some countries there
may not be a market for derivative instruments, or it may be too small to
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permit effective hedging. The Statement of Additional Information contains
further information on these derivative instruments and related strategies.
The Funds might not use any derivative instruments or strategies, and there can
be no assurance that using any strategy will succeed. If a sub-adviser or
Mitchell Hutchins, as applicable, is incorrect in its judgment on market values,
interest rates or other economic factors in using a derivative instrument or
strategy, a Fund may have lower net income and a net loss on the investment.
Each of these strategies involves certain risks, which include:
o the fact that the skills needed to use derivative instruments are different
from those needed to select securities for the Funds;
o the possibility of imperfect correlation, or even no correlation, between
price movements of derivative instruments used in hedging strategies and price
movements of the securities or currencies being hedged;
o possible constraints placed on a Fund's ability to purchase or sell portfolio
investments at advantageous times due to the need for the Fund to maintain
"cover" or to segregate securities; and
o the possibility that a Fund is unable to close out or liquidate its hedged
position.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. Each Fund may use repurchase agreements. Repurchase
agreements are transactions in which a Fund purchases obligations from a bank or
securities dealer (or its affiliate) and simultaneously commits to resell the
securities to the counterparty at an agreed-upon date or upon demand and at a
price reflecting a market rate of interest unrelated to the coupon rate or
maturity of the purchased securities. Repurchase agreements carry certain risks
not associated with direct investments in securities, including a possible
decline in the market value of the underlying securities and delays and costs to
the Fund if the counterparty becomes insolvent. Each Fund intends to enter into
repurchase agreements only with counterparties in transactions believed by
Mitchell Hutchins or a sub-adviser to present minimum credit risks in accordance
with guidelines established by the Fund's board.
REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. Each Fund may enter into reverse repurchase
agreements with banks and securities dealers up to the percentages specified
below under "Other Information." Such agreements involve the sale of securities
held by the Fund subject to its agreement to repurchase the securities at an
agreed-upon date or upon demand and at a price reflecting a market rate of
interest. Such agreements are considered to be borrowings and may be entered
into only for temporary or emergency purposes.
WHEN-ISSUED AND DELAYED-DELIVERY SECURITIES.
Each Fund may purchase securities on a "when-issued" basis or may purchase or
sell securities for delayed delivery, i.e., for issuance or delivery to the
Funds later than the normal settlement date for such securities at a stated
price and yield. The Funds generally would not pay for such securities or start
earning interest on them until they are received. However, when a Fund
undertakes a when-issued or delayed-delivery obligation, it immediately assumes
the risks of ownership, including the risks of price fluctuation. Failure of the
issuer to deliver a security purchased by a Fund on a when-issued or delayed-
delivery basis may result in that Fund's incurring or missing an opportunity to
make an alternative investment. Depending on market conditions, a Fund's
when-issued and delayed-delivery purchase commitments could cause its net asset
value per share to be more volatile, because such securities may increase the
amount by which the Fund's total assets, including the value of when-issued and
delayed-delivery securities held by that Fund, exceeds its net assets.
When-issued and delayed-delivery securities will not exceed 10% of Global Equity
Fund's net assets.
LENDING PORTFOLIO SECURITIES. Each Fund may lend its securities to qualified
broker-dealers or institutional investors in an amount up to 33 1/3% of that
Fund's total assets. Lending securities enables a Fund to earn additional
income, but could result in a loss or delay in recovering these securities.
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER. Each Fund's portfolio turnover rate may vary greatly from
year to year and will not be a limiting factor when Mitchell Hutchins or a
sub-adviser deems portfolio changes appropriate. A higher turnover rate (100% or
more) for a Fund will involve correspondingly greater transaction costs, which
will be borne directly by the Fund, and may increase the potential for
short-term capital gains.
Mitchell Hutchins and Invista may restructure a substantial portion of Global
Equity Fund's portfolio investments after assuming day-to-day portfolio
management of the Fund's investments to reflect their investment philosophies
and processes. This restructuring could result in higher than usual portfolio
turnover for the current fiscal year. The restructuring could involve
correspondingly increased transaction costs, which would be borne directly by
Global Equity Fund, and may increase the potential for realizing short-term and
long-term capital gains,
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which could increase taxable distributions to Fund shareholders.
DEFENSIVE AND TEMPORARY POSITIONS. When Mitchell Hutchins or a sub-adviser, as
applicable, believes that unusual circumstances warrant a defensive posture,
each Fund may temporarily commit all or any portion of its assets to cash (U.S.
dollars or foreign currencies) or investment grade money market instruments of
U.S. or foreign issuers, including repurchase agreements. Each Fund may invest
up to 35% of its total assets in cash (U.S. dollars or foreign currencies) or
investment grade money market instruments of U.S. or foreign issuers for
liquidity purposes, pending investment in other securities, to reinvest cash
collateral from securities lending or, in the case of Global Income Fund, as
part of its ordinary investment activities. Global Income Fund's investment of
cash collateral from securities lending in such money market instruments is not
subject to this 35% limitation.
ILLIQUID SECURITIES. Global Equity Fund and Global Income Fund each may invest
up to 10% of its net assets, and Emerging Markets Equity Fund and Asia Pacific
Growth Fund up to 15% of its net assets, in illiquid securities, including
certain cover for over-the-counter options and securities whose disposition is
restricted under the federal securities laws other than those Mitchell Hutchins,
or a sub-adviser, as applicable, has determined to be liquid pursuant to
guidelines established by a Fund's board. To the extent that securities are
freely tradeable in the country in which they are principally traded, they are
not considered illiquid even if they are not freely tradeable in the United
States. Each Fund may invest in restricted securities that are eligible for
resale to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to SEC Rule 144A, but a Fund
will not consider those securities to be illiquid if Mitchell Hutchins or a
sub-adviser, as applicable, determines them to be liquid in accordance with
procedures approved by the Fund's board. The lack of a liquid secondary market
for illiquid securities may make it more difficult for a Fund to assign a value
to those securities for purposes of valuing its portfolio and calculating its
net asset value.
OTHER INFORMATION. Each Fund may borrow money from banks or through reverse
repurchase agreements for temporary or emergency purposes in the following
amounts of total assets: Asia Pacific Growth Fund--33 1/3%, Emerging Markets
Equity Fund--33 1/3%, Global Equity Fund--20%, and Global Income Fund--10%.
However, none of the Funds will purchase portfolio securities while borrowings
(including reverse repurchase agreements) in excess of 5% of the value of its
total assets are outstanding. Each Fund may sell securities short "against the
box." When a security is sold against the box, the seller owns the security. In
addition, each Fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in the securities
of other investment companies. To the extent a Fund invests in other investment
companies, its shareholders incur duplicative fees and expenses, including
investment advisory fees.
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FLEXIBLE PRICING(Service Mark)
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Each Fund offers through this Prospectus four classes of shares that differ in
terms of sales charges and expenses. An eligible investor can select the class
that is best suited to his or her investment needs, based upon the holding
period and the amount of investment.
CLASS A SHARES
HOW PRICE IS CALCULATED: The price is the net asset value plus the initial sales
charge (the maximum is 4.5% of the public offering price or, in the case of
Global Income Fund, 4% of the public offering price) next calculated after
PaineWebber's New York City headquarters or PFPC Inc., the Funds' transfer agent
("Transfer Agent"), receives the purchase order. Although investors pay an
initial sales charge when they buy Class A shares, the ongoing expenses for this
class are lower than the ongoing expenses of Class B and Class C shares. Class A
shares sales charges are calculated as follows:
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ASIA PACIFIC GROWTH FUND, EMERGING MARKETS
EQUITY FUND AND GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
<TABLE>
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SALES CHARGE AS A
PERCENTAGE OF DISCOUNT TO
------------------------- SELECTED DEALERS
OFFERING NET AMOUNT AS PERCENTAGE
AMOUNT OF INVESTMENT PRICE INVESTED OF OFFERING PRICE
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Less than $50,000.................. 4.50% 4.71% 4.25%
$50,000 to $99,999................. 4.00 4.17 3.75
$100,000 to $249,999............... 3.50 3.63 3.25
$250,000 to $499,999............... 2.50 2.56 2.25
$500,000 to $999,999............... 1.75 1.78 1.50
$1,000,000 and over (1)............ None None 1.00 (2)
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GLOBAL INCOME FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SALES CHARGE AS A
PERCENTAGE OF DISCOUNT TO
------------------------- SELECTED DEALERS
OFFERING NET AMOUNT AS PERCENTAGE
AMOUNT OF PURCHASE PRICE INVESTED OF OFFERING PRICE
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Less than $100,000................. 4.00% 4.17% 3.75%
$100,000 to $249,999............... 3.00 3.09 2.75
$250,000 to $499,999............... 2.25 2.30 2.00
$500,000 to $999,999............... 1.75 1.78 1.50
$1,000,000 and over (1)............ None None 1.00 (2)
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(1) A contingent deferred sales charge of 1% of the shares' offering price or
the net asset value at the time of sale by the shareholder, whichever is
less, is charged on sales of shares made within one year of the purchase
date. Class A shares representing reinvestment of any dividends or other
distributions are not subject to the 1% charge. Withdrawals under the
Systematic Withdrawal Plan are not subject to this charge. However,
investors may withdraw annually no more than 12% of the value of the Fund
account under the Plan in the first year after purchase.
(2) Mitchell Hutchins pays 1% to PaineWebber.
SALES CHARGE REDUCTIONS & WAIVERS
Investors who are purchasing Class A shares in more than one PaineWebber mutual
fund may combine those purchases to get a reduced sales charge. Investors who
already own Class A shares in one or more PaineWebber mutual funds may combine
the amount they are currently purchasing with the value of such previously owned
shares to qualify for a reduced sales charge. To determine the sales charge
reduction in either case, please refer to the charts above.
Investors may also qualify for a lower sales charge when they combine their
purchases with those of:
o their spouses, parents or children under age 21;
o their Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs);
o certain employee benefit plans, including 401(k) plans;
o any company controlled by the investor;
o trusts created by the investor;
o Uniform Gifts to Minors Act/Uniform Transfers to Minors Act accounts created
by the investor or group of investors for the benefit of the investors'
children; or
o accounts with the same adviser.
Employers who own Class A shares for one or more of their qualified retirement
plans may also qualify for the reduced sales charge.
The sales charge will not apply when the investor:
o is an employee, director, trustee or officer of PaineWebber, its affiliates or
any PaineWebber mutual fund;
o is the spouse, parent or child of any of the above;
o buys these shares through a PaineWebber investment executive who was formerly
employed as a broker with a competing brokerage firm that was registered as a
broker-dealer with the SEC; and
o was the investment executive's client at the competing brokerage firm;
o within 90 days of buying Class A shares in a Fund, the investor sells
shares of one or more mutual funds that (a) were principally underwritten
by the competing brokerage firm or its affiliates and (b) the investor
either paid a sales charge to buy those shares, paid a contingent
deferred sales charge when selling
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them or held those shares until the contingent deferred sales charge was
waived; and
o the amount that the investor purchases does not exceed the total amount
of money the investor received from the sale of the other mutual fund;
o is a certificate holder of unit investment trusts sponsored by PaineWebber and
has elected to have dividends and other distributions from that investment
automatically invested in Class A shares;
o is an employer establishing an employee benefit plan qualified under section
401, including a salary reduction plan qualified under section 401(k), or
section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code ("Code") (each a "qualified
plan"). (This waiver is subject to minimum requirements, with respect to the
number of employees and amount of plan assets, established by Mitchell
Hutchins. Currently, the plan must have 50 or more eligible employees and at
least $1 million in plan assets.) For investments made pursuant to this
waiver, Mitchell Hutchins may make a payment to PaineWebber out of its own
resources in an amount not to exceed 1% of the amount invested;
o is a participant in the PaineWebber Members Only Program(Trademark). For
investments made pursuant to this waiver, Mitchell Hutchins may make payments
out of its own resources to PaineWebber and to participating membership
organizations in a total amount not to exceed 1% of the amount invested;
o is a variable annuity offered only to qualified plans. For investments made
pursuant to this waiver, Mitchell Hutchins may make payments out of its own
resources to PaineWebber and to the variable annuity's sponsor, adviser or
distributor in a total amount not to exceed 1% of the amount invested;
o acquires Class A shares through an investment program that is not sponsored by
PaineWebber or its affiliates and that charges participants a fee for program
services, provided that the program sponsor has entered into a written
agreement with PaineWebber permitting the sale of Class A shares at net asset
value to that program. For investments made pursuant to this waiver, Mitchell
Hutchins may make a payment to PaineWebber out of its own resources in an
amount not to exceed 1% of the amount invested. For subsequent investments or
exchanges made to implement a rebalancing feature of such an investment
program, the minimum subsequent investment requirement is also waived; or
o acquires Class A shares in connection with a reorganization pursuant to which
a Fund acquires substantially all of the assets and liabilities of another
investment company in exchange solely for shares of the Fund.
o acquires Class A shares in connection with the disposition of proceeds from
the sale of shares of Managed High Yield Plus Fund Inc. that were acquired
during that fund's initial public offering of shares and that meet certain
other conditions described in its prospectus.
For more information on how to get any reduced sales charge, investors should
contact their investment executive at PaineWebber or one of its correspondent
firms or call 1-800-647-1568. Investors must provide satisfactory information to
PaineWebber or the Fund if they seek any of these sales charge reductions or
waivers.
CLASS B SHARES
HOW PRICE IS CALCULATED: The price is the net asset value next calculated after
PaineWebber's New York City headquarters or the Transfer Agent receives the
purchase order. The ongoing expenses investors pay for Class B shares are higher
than those of Class A shares. Because investors do not pay an initial sales
charge when they buy Class B shares, 100% of their purchase is immediately
invested.
Depending on how long they own their Fund investment, investors may have to pay
a sales charge when they sell their Fund shares. This sales charge is called a
"contingent deferred sales charge." The amount of the charge depends on how long
the investor owned the shares. The sales charge is calculated by multiplying the
offering price (the net asset value of the shares at the time of purchase) or
the net asset value of the shares at the time of sale by the shareholder,
whichever is less, by the percentage shown on the following table. Investors who
own shares for more than six years do not have to pay a sales charge when
selling those shares.
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PERCENTAGE BY WHICH
THE SHARES' NET
ASSET
IF THE INVESTOR VALUE IS
SELLS SHARES WITHIN: MULTIPLIED:
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1st year since purchase 5%
2nd year since purchase 4
3rd year since purchase 3
4th year since purchase 2
5th year since purchase 2
6th year since purchase 1
7th year since purchase None
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Emerging Markets Equity Fund Global Income Fund
CONVERSION OF CLASS B SHARES
Class B shares automatically convert to the appropriate number of Class A shares
of equal dollar value after the investor has owned them for six years. Dividends
and other distributions paid to the investor by the Fund in the form of
additional Class B shares will also convert to Class A shares on a pro-rata
basis. This benefits shareholders because Class A shares have lower ongoing
expenses than Class B shares. If the investor has exchanged Class B shares
between PaineWebber funds, the Fund uses the purchase date at which the initial
investment was made to determine the conversion date.
MINIMIZING THE CONTINGENT DEFERRED
SALES CHARGE
When investors sell Class B shares they have owned for less than six years, the
Fund automatically will minimize the sales charge by assuming the investors are
selling:
o First, Class B shares owned through reinvested dividends and capital gain
distributions; and
o Second, Class B shares held in the portfolio the longest.
WAIVERS OF THE CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE
The contingent deferred sales charge will not apply to:
o sales of shares under the Fund's "Systematic Withdrawal Plan" (investors may
withdraw annually no more than 12% of the value of the Fund account under the
Plan);
o a distribution from an IRA, a self-employed individual retirement plan ("Keogh
Plan") or a custodial account under Section 403(b) of the Code (after the
investor reaches age 59 1/2);
o a tax-free return of an excess IRA contribution;
o a tax-qualified retirement plan distribution following retirement; or
o Class B shares sold within one year of an investor's death if the investor
owned the shares at the time of death either as the sole shareholder or with
his or her spouse as a joint tenant with the right of survivorship.
Investors must provide satisfactory information to PaineWebber or the Fund to
seek any of these waivers.
CLASS C SHARES
HOW PRICE IS CALCULATED: The price of Class C shares is the net asset value next
calculated after PaineWebber's New York City headquarters or the Transfer Agent
receives the purchase order. Investors do not pay an initial sales charge when
they buy Class C shares, but the ongoing expenses of Class C shares are higher
than those of Class A shares. Because investors do not pay an initial sales
charge when they buy Class C shares, 100% of their purchase is immediately
invested. Class C shares never convert to any other class of shares.
A contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (0.75% in the case of Global Income
Fund) of the offering price (the net asset value at the time of purchase) or the
net asset value of the shares at the time of sale by the shareholder, whichever
is less, is charged on sales of shares made within one year of the purchase
date. Other PaineWebber mutual funds may impose a different contingent deferred
sales charge on Class C shares sold within one year of the purchase date. A sale
of Class C shares acquired through an exchange and held less than one year will
be subject to the same contingent deferred sales charge that would have been
imposed on Class C shares of the PaineWebber mutual fund originally purchased.
Class C shares representing reinvestment of any dividends or capital gain
distributions will not be subject to the 1% charge. Withdrawals under the
Systematic Withdrawal Plan also will not be subject to this charge. However,
investors may withdraw no more than 12% of the value of the Fund account under
the Plan in the first year after purchase.
CLASS Y SHARES
HOW PRICE IS CALCULATED: Eligible investors may purchase Class Y shares at the
net asset value next calculated after PaineWebber's New York City headquarters
or the Transfer Agent receives the purchase order. Because investors do not pay
an initial sales charge when they buy Class Y shares, 100% of their purchase is
immediately invested. No contingent deferred sales charge is imposed on Class Y
shares, and the ongoing expenses for Class Y shares are lower than for the other
classes because Class Y shares are not subject to Rule 12b-1 distribution or
service fees.
LIMITED GROUPS OF INVESTORS. Only the following investors are eligible to buy
Class Y shares:
o a participant in the PW Program listed below when Class Y shares are purchased
through that PW Program;
o an investor who buys $10 million or more at any one time in any combination of
PaineWebber mutual funds in the Flexible Pricing System(Service Mark);
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o a qualified plan that has either 5,000 or more eligible employees or $50
million or more in assets;
o an investment company advised by PaineWebber or an affiliate of PaineWebber;
and
o for Global Equity Fund and Global Income Fund, the trustee of the PaineWebber
Savings Investment Plan ("PW SIP").
PACE MULTI-ADVISOR PROGRAM. An investor who participates in the PACE
Multi-Advisor Program is eligible to purchase Class Y shares. The PACE Multi-
Advisor Program is an advisory program sponsored by PaineWebber that provides
comprehensive investment services, including investor profiling, a personalized
asset allocation strategy using an appropriate combination of funds, and a
quarterly investment performance review. Participation in the PACE Multi-
Advisor Program is subject to payment of an advisory fee at the effective
maximum annual rate of 1.5% of assets. Employees of PaineWebber and its
affiliates are entitled to a waiver of this fee.
Please contact your PaineWebber investment executive or PaineWebber's
correspondent firms for more information concerning mutual funds that are
available through the PACE Multi-Advisor Program.
PURCHASES BY THE TRUSTEE OF THE PW SIP. The Class Y shares of Global Equity Fund
and Global Income Fund also are offered for sale to the trustee of the PW SIP, a
defined contribution plan sponsored by Paine Webber Group Inc. ("PW Group"). The
trustee of the PW SIP purchases and redeems these Class Y shares to implement
the investment choices of individual plan participants with respect to their PW
SIP contributions. Individual plan participants should consult the Summary Plan
Description and other plan material of the PW SIP (collectively the "Plan
Documents") for a description of the procedures and limitations applicable to
making and changing investment choices.
Copies of the Plan Documents are available from the Benefits Connection,
100 Halfday Road, Lincoln-shire, IL 60069 or by calling 1-888-PWebber
(1-888-793-2237).
As described in the Plan Documents, the average net asset value per share at
which Class Y shares of Global Equity Fund and Global Income Fund are purchased
or redeemed by the trustee of the PW SIP for the accounts of individual
participants might be more or less than the net asset value per share prevailing
at the time that such participants made their investment choices or made their
contributions to the PW SIP.
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Prices are calculated for each class of a Fund's shares once each Business Day,
at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (usually
4:00 p.m., Eastern time). Prices will be calculated earlier when the New York
Stock Exchange closes early because trading has been halted for the day. A
"Business Day" is any day, Monday through Friday, on which the New York Stock
Exchange is open for business. The Funds and Mitchell Hutchins reserve the right
to reject any purchase order and to suspend the offering of Fund shares for a
period of time.
When placing an order to buy shares, investors should specify which class of
shares they want to buy. If investors fail to specify the class, they will
automatically receive Class A shares, which include an initial sales charge.
Investors in Class Y shares must provide satisfactory information to PaineWebber
or an individual Fund that they are eligible to purchase Class Y shares.
PAINEWEBBER CLIENTS
Investors who are PaineWebber clients may buy shares through PaineWebber
investment executives or its correspondent firms. Investors may buy shares in
person, by mail, by telephone or by wire (the minimum wire purchase is
$1 million). PaineWebber investment executives and correspondent firms are
responsible for promptly sending investors' purchase orders to PaineWebber's New
York City headquarters.
Investors may pay for their purchases with checks drawn on U.S. banks or with
funds they have in their brokerage accounts at PaineWebber or its correspondent
firms.
OTHER INVESTORS
Investors who are not PaineWebber clients may purchase Fund shares and set up an
account through the Transfer Agent (PFPC Inc.) by completing an account
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Emerging Markets Equity Fund Global Income Fund
application, which you may obtain by calling 1-800-647-1568. The application and
check must be mailed to PFPC Inc., Attn: PaineWebber Mutual Funds, P.O. Box
8950, Wilmington, DE 19899.
Investors who are new to PaineWebber may complete and sign an account
application and mail it along with a check. Investors may also open an account
in person.
Investors who already have money invested in a PaineWebber mutual fund, and want
to invest in another PaineWebber mutual fund, can:
o mail an application with a check; or
o open an account by exchanging from another PaineWebber mutual fund.
Investors do not have to send an application when making additional investments
in the Fund.
MINIMUM INVESTMENTS
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To open an account................. $1,000
To add to an account............... $ 100
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A Fund may waive or reduce these minimums for:
o employees of PaineWebber or its affiliates;
o participants in certain pension plans, retirement accounts, unaffiliated
investment programs or the Fund's automatic investment plan; or
o transactions in Class A and Class Y shares made in certain investment
programs.
HOW TO EXCHANGE SHARES
As shareholders, investors have the privilege of exchanging Class A, B and C
shares for the same class of most other PaineWebber mutual funds. Class Y shares
are not exchangeable. For classes of shares where no initial sales charge is
imposed, a contingent deferred sales charge may apply if the investor sells the
shares acquired through the exchange.
Exchanges may be subject to minimum investment requirements of the fund into
which exchanges are made.
o Investors who purchased their shares through an investment executive at
PaineWebber or one of its correspondent firms may exchange their shares by
contacting their investment executive in person or by telephone, mail or wire.
o Investors who do not have an account with an investment executive at
PaineWebber or one of its correspondent firms may exchange their shares by
writing a "letter of instruction" to the Transfer Agent. The letter of
instruction must include:
o the investor's name and address;
o the Fund's name;
o the Fund account number;
o the dollar amount or number of shares to be sold; and
o a guarantee of each registered owner's signature. A signature guarantee
may be obtained from a domestic bank or trust company, broker, dealer,
clearing agency or savings association which is a participant in a
medallion program recognized by the Securities Transfer Agents
Association. The three recognized medallion programs are Securities
Transfer Agents Medallion Program (STAMP), Stock Exchanges Medallion
Program (SEMP) and the New York Stock Exchange Medallion Signature
Program (MSP). Signature guarantees which are not a part of these
programs will not be accepted.
The letter must be mailed to PFPC Inc., Attn: PaineWebber Mutual Funds, P.O. Box
8950, Wilmington, DE 19899.
No contingent deferred sales charge is imposed when Class A, B or C shares are
exchanged for the corresponding class of shares of other PaineWebber mutual
funds. A Fund will use the purchase date of the initial investment to determine
any contingent deferred sales charge due when the acquired shares are sold. Fund
shares may be exchanged only after the settlement date has passed and payment
for the shares has been made. The exchange privilege is available only in those
jurisdictions where the sale of the Fund shares to be acquired is authorized.
This exchange privilege may be modified or terminated at any time and, when
required by SEC rules, upon 60 days' notice. See the back cover of this
Prospectus for a list of other PaineWebber mutual funds.
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HOW TO SELL SHARES
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Investors can sell (redeem) shares at any time. Shares will be sold at the share
price for that class as next calculated after the order is received and accepted
(less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge). Share prices are
normally calculated at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock
Exchange (usually 4:00 p.m., Eastern time). Prices will be calculated earlier
when the New York Stock Exchange closes early because trading has been halted
for the day.
Investors who own more than one class of shares should specify which class they
are selling. If they do not, the Fund will assume they are first selling their
Class A shares, then Class C, then Class B and last, Class Y.
If a shareholder wants to sell shares that were purchased recently, the Fund may
delay payment until it verifies that good payment was received. In the case of
purchases by check, this can take up to 15 days.
Investors who have an account with PaineWebber or one of PaineWebber's
correspondent firms can sell their shares by contacting their investment
executive. Investors who do not have an account and have bought their shares
through the Fund's Transfer Agent (PFPC Inc.) may sell shares by writing a
"letter of instruction," as detailed in "How to Exchange Shares."
Because the Funds incur certain fixed costs in maintaining shareholder accounts,
each Fund reserves the right to purchase back all Fund shares in any shareholder
account with a net asset value of less than $500.
If a Fund elects to do so, it will notify the shareholder of the opportunity to
increase the amount invested to $500 or more within 60 days of the notice. A
Fund will not purchase back accounts that fall below $500 solely due to a
reduction in net asset value per share.
SALES BY PARTICIPANTS IN PW SIP
The trustee of the PW SIP sells Class Y shares of Global Equity Fund and Global
Income Fund to implement the investment choices of individual plan participants
with respect to their PW SIP contributions, as described in the Plan Documents
referenced under "How to Buy Shares" above. The price at which Class Y shares
are sold by the trustee of PW SIP might be more or less than the price per share
at the time the participants made their investment choices.
REINSTATEMENT PRIVILEGE
Shareholders who sell their Class A shares may reinstate their Fund account
without a sales charge up to the dollar amount sold by purchasing the Fund's
Class A shares within 365 days after the sale. To take advantage of this
reinstatement privilege, shareholders must notify their investment executive at
PaineWebber or one of its correspondent firms at the time of purchase.
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Investors should consult their investment executives at PaineWebber or one of
its correspondent firms to learn more about the following services available
with respect to the Funds' Class A, B and C shares:
AUTOMATIC INVESTMENT PLAN
Investing on a regular basis helps investors meet their financial goals.
PaineWebber offers an Automatic Investment Plan with a minimum initial
investment of $1,000 through which a Fund will deduct $50 or more on a monthly,
quarterly, semiannual or annual basis from the investor's bank account to invest
directly in the Fund. In addition to providing a convenient and disciplined
manner of investing, participation in the Automatic Investment Plan enables the
investor to use the technique of "dollar cost averaging."
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Emerging Markets Equity Fund Global Income Fund
SYSTEMATIC WITHDRAWAL PLAN
The Systematic Withdrawal Plan allows investors to set up monthly, quarterly
(March, June, September and December), semiannual (June and December) or annual
(December) withdrawals from their PaineWebber Mutual Fund accounts. Minimum
balances and withdrawals vary according to the class of shares:
o CLASS A AND CLASS C SHARES. Minimum value of Fund shares is $5,000; minimum
withdrawals of $100.
o CLASS B SHARES. Minimum value of Fund shares is $20,000; minimum monthly,
quarterly, and semi-annual and annual withdrawals of $200, $400, $600 and
$800, respectively.
Withdrawals under the Systematic Withdrawal Plan will not be subject to a
contingent deferred sales charge. An investor may withdraw no more than 12% of
the value of the Fund account when the investor signed up for the Plan (for
Class B shares, annually; for Class A and Class C shares, during the first year
under the Plan). Shareholders who elect to receive dividends or other
distributions in cash may not participate in this Plan.
INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS
Self-directed IRAs are available through PaineWebber in which purchases of
PaineWebber mutual funds and other investments may be made. Investors
considering establishing an IRA should review applicable tax laws and should
consult their tax advisers.
TRANSFER OF ACCOUNTS
If investors holding shares of a Fund in a PaineWebber brokerage account
transfer their brokerage accounts to another firm, the Fund shares will be moved
to an account with the Transfer Agent. However, if the other firm has entered
into a selected dealer agreement with Mitchell Hutchins relating to the Fund,
the shareholder may be able to hold Fund shares in an account with the other
firm.
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MANAGEMENT
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Each Fund is governed by a board of trustees, which oversees the Fund's
operations. Each board has appointed Mitchell Hutchins as investment adviser and
administrator responsible for the Fund's operations (subject to the authority of
the board). Mitchell Hutchins is responsible for the day-to-day management of
Global Income Fund's investments. Mitchell Hutchins is also responsible for
allocating Global Equity Fund's investments between U.S. and foreign securities
markets and for the day-to-day management of that Fund's U.S. investments.
Mitchell Hutchins has appointed sub-advisers to be responsible for the
day-to-day management of Global Equity Fund's foreign investments and the other
Funds' investments, as described below. The Funds have applied for exemptive
relief to the SEC to permit their boards to appoint or replace sub-advisers and
to amend sub-advisory contracts without obtaining shareholder approval.
In accordance with procedures adopted by each Fund's board, brokerage
transactions for each Fund may be conducted through PaineWebber or its
affiliates or the affiliates of a sub-adviser, and each Fund may pay fees to
PaineWebber for its services as lending agent in its portfolio securities
lending program. Personnel of Mitchell Hutchins and each sub-adviser may engage
in securities transactions for their own accounts pursuant to each firm's code
of ethics that establishes procedures for personal investing and restricts
certain transactions.
ASIA PACIFIC GROWTH FUND. Schroder Capital is the Fund's sub-adviser. Since its
founding in 1980, Schroder Capital has developed an expertise in Asia Pacific
Region investments. Louise Croset and Heather Crighton, with the assistance of
Schroder Capital's Asia Pacific Region investment committee, are primarily
responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund. Mesdames Croset and
Crighton have served in this capacity since the Fund's inception. Ms. Croset, a
first vice president and director of Schroder Capital, has been with the firm
since 1993. Previously, she was a Vice President of Wellington Management Co.
Ms. Croset has managed Asia Pacific Region equity investments for the past 14
years. Ms. Crighton, a first vice president of Schroder Capital, has also been
with the firm since 1993. Previously, she was fund manager at Mercantile &
General Reinsurance Co. She has managed Asia Pacific Region equity investments
for the past ten years.
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Emerging Markets Equity Fund Global Income Fund
EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND. Schroder Capital is the Fund's sub-adviser.
Schroder Group companies have invested internationally for over 50 years.
Schroder Capital has developed an expertise in emerging markets investments and
has over 50 investment professionals located in 13 offices in emerging market
countries around the world. John A. Troiano, with the assistance of an emerging
markets investment committee, has been primarily responsible for the day-to-day
management of Emerging Markets Equity Fund since Schroder Capital was appointed
sub-adviser on February 25, 1997; recently, Ms. Crighton and Mark Bridgeman
began sharing primary responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Fund
with Mr. Troiano. Mr. Troiano has been chief executive of Schroder Capital since
July 1997, and has been employed by various Schroder Group companies in the
portfolio management area since 1988. He is currently chairman of Schroder
Capital's emerging markets investment committee. Mr. Bridgeman has been a vice
president and international fund manager of Schroder Capital since 1995. After
joining Schroders in 1990, he worked in the Schroders U.K. Research Department
as an Investment Analyst and then from 1992 until 1995 served in Schroders
Australia as an Industrial Analyst and Fund Manager.
GLOBAL EQUITY FUND. Mitchell Hutchins, the Fund's investment adviser, is
responsible both for allocating the Fund's assets between U.S. and foreign
markets and for managing the First U.S. investments. T. Kirkham Barneby is
responsible for the asset allocation decisions for Global Equity Fund.
Mr. Barneby is a managing director and chief investment officer--quantitative
investments of Mitchell Hutchins. Mr. Barneby rejoined Mitchell Hutchins in
1994, after being with Vantage Global Management for one year. During the eight
years that Mr. Barneby was previously with Mitchell Hutchins, he was a senior
vice president responsible for quantitative management and asset allocation
models. Mr. Barneby assumed his Global Equity Fund responsibilities on
October 1, 1998.
Mark A. Tincher is primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of Global
Equity Fund's U.S. investments. Mr. Tincher is a managing director and chief
investment officer of equities of Mitchell Hutchins, responsible for overseeing
the management of equity investments. Prior to joining Mitchell Hutchins in
March 1995, Mr. Tincher worked for Chase Manhattan Private Bank, where he was
vice president and directed the U.S. funds management and equity research area.
At Chase since 1988, Mr. Tincher oversaw the management of all Chase equity
funds (the Vista Funds and Trust Investment Funds). Mr. Tincher assumed his
Global Equity Fund responsibilities on October 1, 1998.
Invista is the Fund's sub-adviser and manages the Fund's foreign investments.
Scott D. Opsal is primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of Global
Equity Fund's foreign investments. Mr. Opsal has served as executive vice
president and chief investment officer of Invista since 1997. Previously, he
served as a vice president of Invista from 1986 to 1997.
GLOBAL INCOME FUND. Mitchell Hutchins is responsible for the day-to-day
management of the Fund's investments. Stuart Waugh and William King are
primarily responsible for the day-to-day portfolio management of the Fund. Mr.
Waugh has been involved with the Fund since its inception, first as an analyst
and then as portfolio manager since 1993. Mr. Waugh is a vice president of
PaineWebber Investment Series and a managing director of Mitchell Hutchins
responsible for global fixed income investments and currency trading. Mr. Waugh
has been with Mitchell Hutchins since 1983. Mr. King joined Mitchell Hutchins in
November 1995 and assumed his present responsibilities with respect to the Fund
in 1997. Previously, he was at IBM Corporation where he was responsible for the
management of IBM Pension Fund's global bond portfolio. Both Mr. Waugh and
Mr. King are Chartered Financial Analysts.
Other members of Mitchell Hutchins' international fixed income group provide
input on market outlook, interest rate forecasts and other considerations
pertaining to global fixed income investments.
ABOUT THE INVESTMENT ADVISER
Mitchell Hutchins, located at 1285 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York
10019, is an asset management subsidiary of PaineWebber, which is wholly owned
by Paine Webber Group Inc., a publicly owned financial services holding company.
On January 31, 1998, Mitchell Hutchins was adviser or sub-adviser of 30
investment companies with 65 separate portfolios and aggregate assets of over
$37.4 billion.
ABOUT THE SUB-ADVISERS
Schroder Capital, the sub-adviser to Asia Pacific Growth Fund and Emerging
Markets Equity Fund, is located at 1301 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New
York 10019. It is a wholly owned indirect
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Emerging Markets Equity Fund Global Income Fund
subsidiary of Schroders plc, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange, and
is the holding company parent of a large worldwide group of banks and financial
services companies (referred to as the "Schroder Group"), with associated
companies, branch and representative offices located in 23 countries worldwide.
As of December 31, 1997, the investment management subsidiaries of the Schroder
Group had approximately $175 billion in client assets under management. Schroder
Capital, together with its United Kingdom affiliate Schroder Capital Management
International Limited, had over $25 billion under management as of that date.
Invista, sub-adviser for Global Equity Fund's foreign investments, is located at
1800 Hub Tower, 699 Walnut, Des Moines, Iowa 50309. Invista, which was founded
in 1984, is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Principal Life Insurance
Company and manages substantially all of Principal Life Insurance Company's
equity accounts in addition to providing investment advice to other affiliated
and non-affiliated customers. As of August 31, 1998, Invista managed
approximately $26 billion in client assets.
MANAGEMENT FEES & OTHER EXPENSES
ASIA PACIFIC GROWTH FUND. The Fund pays Mitchell Hutchins a monthly fee for its
services at the annual rate of 1.20% of its average daily net assets up to
$100 million and 1.10% of its average daily net assets over $100 million.
Mitchell Hutchins (not the Fund) pays Schroder Capital a monthly fee for
sub-advisory services at an annual rate of 0.65% of the Fund's average daily net
assets up to $100 million and 0.55% of the Fund's average daily net assets over
$100 million.
EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND. The Fund is obligated to pay Mitchell Hutchins a
monthly fee for its services at an annual rate of 1.20% of the Fund's average
daily net assets. However, after giving effect to fee waivers, the effective
annual rate actually paid by the Fund during the fiscal year ended October 31,
1997, was 0.78%. During that year, Mitchell Hutchins (not the Fund) paid
Schroder Capital a fee for sub-advisory services at the annual rate of 0.70% of
the Fund's average daily net assets.
GLOBAL EQUITY FUND. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1997, Global Equity
Fund paid advisory fees to Mitchell Hutchins at the annual rate of 0.85% of its
average daily net assets. Under its sub-advisory contract with Invista, Mitchell
Hutchins (not the Fund) is obligated to pay Invista at the annual rate of 0.40%
of the Fund's average daily net assets allocated to its management up to and
including $100 million. This fee drops to 0.29% of the Fund's average daily net
assets allocated to Invista's management in excess of $100 million up to and
including $300 million and to 0.265% of such assets in excess of $300 million.
GLOBAL INCOME FUND. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1997, Global Income
Fund paid advisory fees to Mitchell Hutchins at the effective annual rate of
0.74% of its average daily net assets.
Each Fund incurs various other expenses in its operations, such as custody and
transfer agency fees, brokerage commissions, professional fees, expenses of
board and shareholder meetings, fees and expenses relating to registration of
its shares, taxes and governmental fees, fees and expenses of trustees, costs of
obtaining insurance, expenses of printing and distributing shareholder
materials, organizational expenses and extraordinary expenses, including costs
or losses in any litigation.
DISTRIBUTION ARRANGEMENTS
Mitchell Hutchins is the distributor of each Fund's shares and has appointed
PaineWebber as the exclusive dealer for the sale of those shares. There is no
distribution plan with respect to the Funds' Class Y shares. Under distribution
plans for Class A, Class B and Class C shares ("Class A Plan," "Class B Plan"
and "Class C Plan," collectively, "Plans"), each Fund pays Mitchell Hutchins:
o Monthly service fees at the annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net
assets of each class of shares.
o Monthly distribution fees at the annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net
assets of Class B and Class C shares (0.50% for Class C shares of Global
Income Fund).
Mitchell Hutchins uses the service fees under the Plans for Class A, B and C
shares primarily to pay PaineWebber for shareholder servicing, currently at the
annual rate of 0.25% of the aggregate investment amounts maintained in each Fund
by PaineWebber clients. PaineWebber then compensates its investment executives
for shareholder servicing that they perform and offsets its own expenses in
servicing and maintaining shareholder accounts.
Mitchell Hutchins uses the distribution fees under the Class B and Class C Plans
to:
o Offset the commissions it pays to PaineWebber for selling each Fund's Class B
and Class C shares, respectively.
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o Offset each Fund's marketing costs attributable to such classes, such as
preparation, printing and distribution of sales literature, advertising and
prospectuses to prospective investors and related overhead expenses, such as
employee salaries and bonuses.
PaineWebber compensates investment executives when Class B and Class C shares
are bought by investors, as well as on an ongoing basis. Mitchell Hutchins
receives no special compensation from any of the Funds or investors at the time
Class B or C shares are bought.
Mitchell Hutchins receives the proceeds of the initial sales charge paid when
Class A shares are bought and of the contingent deferred sales charge paid upon
sales of shares. These proceeds may be used to cover distribution expenses.
The Plans and the related distribution contracts for Class A, Class B and
Class C shares ("Distribution Contracts") specify that each Fund must pay
service and distribution fees to Mitchell Hutchins for its activities, not as
reimbursement for specific expenses incurred. Therefore, even if Mitchell
Hutchins' expenses exceed the service or distribution fees it receives, the
Funds will not be obligated to pay more than those fees. On the other hand, if
Mitchell Hutchins' expenses are less than such fees, it will retain its full
fees and realize a profit. Expenses in excess of service and distribution fees
received or accrued through the termination date of any Plan will be Mitchell
Hutchins' sole responsibility and not that of the Funds. Annually, the board of
each Fund reviews the Plans and Mitchell Hutchins' corresponding expenses for
each class separately from the Plans and expenses of the other classes.
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DETERMINING THE SHARES'
NET ASSET VALUE
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The net asset value of each Fund's shares fluctuates and is determined
separately for each class, normally as of the close of regular trading on the
New York Stock Exchange (usually 4:00 p.m., Eastern time) each Business Day.
Each Fund's net asset value per share is determined by dividing the value of the
securities held by the Fund, plus any cash or other assets, minus all
liabilities, by the total number of Fund shares outstanding. If trading on the
NYSE is halted for the day before 4:00 p.m, Eastern time, and trading on the
NYSE will not resume again that day, the Fund's net asset value per share will
be calculated at the time trading was halted.
Each Fund values its assets based on their current market value when market
quotations are readily available. If market quotations are not readily
available, assets are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or
under the direction of each Fund's board. The amortized cost method of valuation
generally is used to value debt obligations with 60 days or less remaining to
maturity, unless the board determines that this does not represent fair value.
Investments denominated in foreign currencies are valued daily in U.S. dollars
based on the then-prevailing exchange rates. It should be recognized that
judgment plays a greater role in valuing thinly traded securities and
lower-rated debt securities in which a Fund may invest, because there is less
reliable, objective data available.
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DIVIDENDS & TAXES
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DIVIDENDS
Asia Pacific Growth Fund, Emerging Markets Equity Fund and Global Equity Fund
each pays an annual dividend from its net investment income, net short-term
capital gains and net realized gains from foreign currency transactions, if any.
Global Income Fund declares monthly dividends from its net investment income,
which may be accompanied by distributions of net realized short-term capital
gains and foreign
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Emerging Markets Equity Fund Global Income Fund
currency gains. Although Global Income Fund will not, in any month, distribute
more than the amount of such income and gains then available for distribution,
capital losses and/or foreign currency losses realized later in the same fiscal
year may convert a portion of such a distribution to a nontaxable return of
capital. Each Fund also distributes annually substantially all of its net
capital gain (the excess of net long-term capital gain over net short-term
capital loss), if any. In the case of Global Income Fund, that distribution is
accompanied by any undistributed net realized short-term capital gains and
foreign currency gains. The Funds may make additional distributions, if
necessary, to avoid a 4% excise tax on certain undistributed income and capital
gains.
Dividends and other distributions paid on each class of shares of a Fund are
calculated at the same time and in the same manner. Dividends on Class A,
Class B and Class C shares of a Fund are expected to be lower than those on its
Class Y shares because the other shares have higher expenses resulting from
their service fees and, in the case of Class B and Class C shares, their
distribution fees. Dividends on Class B and Class C shares of a Fund are
expected to be lower than those on its Class A shares because Class B and
Class C shares have higher expenses resulting from their distribution fees.
Dividends on each class also might be affected differently by the allocation of
other class-specific expenses. See "General Information."
The Funds' dividends and other distributions are paid in additional Fund shares
of the same class at net asset value, unless the shareholder has requested cash
payments. Shareholders who wish to receive dividends and other distributions in
cash, either mailed to them by check or credited to their PaineWebber accounts,
should contact their investment executives at PaineWebber or one of its
correspondent firms or complete the appropriate section of the account
application. For PW SIP participants, each Fund's Class Y dividends and other
distributions are paid in additional Class Y shares at net asset value unless
the Transfer Agent is instructed otherwise.
TAXES
Each Fund intends to continue to qualify for treatment as a regulated investment
company under the Internal Revenue Code so that it will not have to pay federal
income tax on that part of its investment company taxable income (generally
consisting of net investment income, net short-term capital gains and net gains
from certain foreign currency transactions) and net capital gain that it
distributes to its shareholders.
Dividends from each Fund's investment company taxable income (whether paid in
cash or additional shares) are generally taxable to its shareholders as ordinary
income. Distributions of each Fund's net capital gain (whether paid in cash or
additional shares) are taxable to its shareholders as long-term capital gain,
regardless of how long they have held their Fund shares. Under the Taxpayer
Relief Act of 1997, as modified by recent legislation, the maximum tax rate
applicable to a non-corporate taxpayer's net capital gain recognized on capital
assets held for more than one year is 20% (10% for taxpayers in the 15% marginal
tax bracket). In the case of a regulated investment company such as a Fund, the
relevant holding period is determined by how long the Fund has held the
portfolio securities on which the gain was realized, not by how long the
shareholders have held their Fund shares.
Shareholders who are not subject to tax on their income generally will not be
required to pay tax on distributions from the Funds.
YEAR-END TAX REPORTING
Following the end of each calendar year, each Fund notifies its shareholders of
the amounts of dividends and capital gain distributions paid (or deemed paid)
for that year, their share of any foreign taxes paid by the Fund that year and
any portion of those dividends that qualifies for special treatment.
BACKUP WITHHOLDING
Each Fund is required to withhold 31% of all dividends, capital gain
distributions and redemption proceeds payable to individuals and certain other
non-corporate shareholders who do not provide the Fund with a correct taxpayer
identification number. Withholding at that rate also is required from dividends
and capital gain distributions payable to those shareholders who otherwise are
subject to backup withholding.
TAXES ON THE SALE OR EXCHANGE OF FUND SHARES
A shareholder's sale (redemption) of shares may result in a taxable gain or
loss. This depends upon whether the shareholder receives more or less than his
or her adjusted basis for the shares (which normally includes any initial sales
charge paid on Class A shares). An exchange of any Fund's shares for shares of
another PaineWebber mutual fund generally will have similar
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Emerging Markets Equity Fund Global Income Fund
tax consequences. In addition, if a Fund's shares are bought within 30 days
before or after selling other shares of the Fund (regardless of class) at a
loss, all or a portion of that loss will not be deductible and will increase the
basis of the newly purchased shares.
SPECIAL TAX RULES
FOR CLASS A SHAREHOLDERS
Special tax rules apply when a shareholder sells or exchanges Class A shares
within 90 days of purchase and subsequently acquires Class A shares of a
PaineWebber mutual fund without paying a sales charge due to the 365-day
reinstatement privilege or the exchange privilege. In these cases, any gain on
the sale or exchange of the original Class A shares would be increased, or any
loss would be decreased, by the amount of the sales charge paid when those
shares were bought, and that amount will increase the basis of the PaineWebber
mutual fund shares subsequently acquired.
No gain or loss will be recognized by a shareholder as a result of a conversion
from Class B shares into Class A shares.
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The foregoing only summarizes some of the important federal income tax
considerations affecting the Funds and their shareholders; see the Statement of
Additional Information for a further discussion. Prospective shareholders are
urged to consult their tax advisers.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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ORGANIZATION
ASIA PACIFIC GROWTH FUND
Asia Pacific Growth Fund is a diversified series of PaineWebber Managed
Investments Trust ("Managed Trust"), an open-end management investment company
that was organized on November 21, 1986 as a business trust under the laws of
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The trustees have authority to issue an
unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest of separate series, par value
of $0.001 per share. Shares of five other series have been authorized.
EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND
Emerging Markets Equity Fund is a diversified series of PaineWebber Investment
Trust II, an open-end management investment company that was organized on
August 10, 1992 as a business trust under the laws of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts. The trustees have authority to issue an unlimited number of
shares of beneficial interest of separate series, par value of $0.001 per share.
GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
Global Equity Fund is a diversified series of PaineWebber Investment Trust
("Investment Trust"), an open-end management investment company that was
organized on March 28, 1991 as a business trust under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The trustees have authority to issue an unlimited
number of shares of beneficial interest of separate series, par value of $0.001
per share. Shares of one other series have been authorized.
GLOBAL INCOME FUND
Global Income Fund is a non-diversified series of PaineWebber Investment Series,
an open-end management investment company that was organized on December 22,
1986 as a business trust under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The trustees have authority to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial
interest of separate series, with a par value of $0.001 per share.
SHARES
The shares of each Fund are divided into four classes, designated Class A,
Class B, Class C and Class Y shares. A share of each class represents an
identical interest in the respective Fund's investment portfolio and has the
same rights, privileges and preferences. However, each class may differ with
respect to sales charges, if any, distribution and/or service fees, if any,
other expenses allocable exclusively to each class, voting rights on matters
exclusively affecting that class, and its exchange privilege, if any. The
different sales charges and other expenses applicable to the different classes
of shares of the Funds will affect the performance of those classes.
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Each share of each Fund is entitled to participate equally in dividends, other
distributions and the proceeds of any liquidation of that Fund. However, due to
the differing expenses of the classes, dividends and liquidation proceeds on
Class A, B, C and Y shares will differ.
Although each Fund is offering only its own shares, it is possible that a Fund
might become liable for a misstatement in this Prospectus about another Fund.
The board of each Fund has considered this factor in approving the use of a
single, combined Prospectus.
VOTING RIGHTS
Shareholders of each Fund are entitled to one vote for each full share held and
fractional votes for fractional shares held. Voting rights are not cumulative
and, as a result, the holders of more than 50% of all the shares of any Fund (or
Investment Trust or Managed Trust, which each have more than one series) may
elect all of the board members of that Fund or of Investment Trust or Managed
Trust. The shares of a Fund will be voted together, except that only the
shareholders of a particular class of a Fund may vote on matters affecting only
that class, such as the terms of a Plan as it relates to the class. The shares
of each series of Investment Trust and Managed Trust will be voted separately,
except when an aggregate vote of all the series is required by law.
SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS
The Funds do not hold annual meetings.
Shareholders of record of no less than two-thirds of the outstanding shares of
Managed Trust or Global Income Fund or shareholders of a majority of the
outstanding shares of Investment Trust or Emerging Markets Equity Fund may
remove a board member through a declaration in writing or by vote cast in person
or by proxy at a meeting called for that purpose. A meeting will be called to
vote on the removal of a board member at the written request of holders of 10%
of the outstanding shares of Investment Trust, Managed Trust or a Fund.
REPORTS TO SHAREHOLDERS
Each Fund sends its shareholders audited annual and unaudited semiannual
reports, each of which includes a list of the investment securities held by the
Fund as of the end of the period covered by the report. The Statement of
Additional Information, which is incorporated herein by reference, is available
to shareholders upon request.
CUSTODIAN & RECORDKEEPING AGENT; TRANSFER & DIVIDEND AGENT
State Street Bank and Trust Company, located at One Heritage Drive, North
Quincy, Massachusetts 02171, serves as custodian and recordkeeping agent for
Asia Pacific Growth Fund, Emerging Markets Equity Fund and Global Equity Fund
and employs foreign sub-custodians approved by the respective boards in
accordance with applicable requirements under the 1940 Act to provide custody of
the Funds' foreign assets. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co., 40 Water Street,
Boston, Massachusetts 02109, serves as custodian for Global Income Fund and
employs foreign sub-custodians approved by the Fund's board in accordance with
those same requirements to provide custody of the Fund's foreign assets. PFPC
Inc., a subsidiary of PNC Bank, N.A., serves as each Fund's transfer and
dividend disbursing agent. It is located at 400 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE
19809.
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PAINEWEBBER ASIA PACIFIC GROWTH FUND
PAINEWEBBER EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND
PAINEWEBBER GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
PAINEWEBBER GLOBAL INCOME FUND
PROSPECTUS--MARCH 1, 1998, AS REVISED OCTOBER 1, 1998
(OCTOBER 1, 1998 FOR PAINEWEBBER GLOBAL EQUITY FUND)
/ / PAINEWEBBER BOND FUNDS
High Income Fund
Investment Grade Income Fund
Low Duration U.S. Government
Income Fund
Strategic Income Fund
U.S. Government Income Fund
/ / PAINEWEBBER TAX-FREE BOND FUNDS
California Tax-Free Income Fund
Municipal High Income Fund
National Tax-Free Income Fund
New York Tax-Free Income Fund
/ / PAINEWEBBER ASSET
ALLOCATION FUNDS
Balanced Fund
Tactical Allocation Fund
/ / PAINEWEBBER STOCK FUNDS
Financial Services Growth Fund
Growth Fund
Growth and Income Fund
Mid Cap Fund
Small Cap Fund
S&P 500 Index Fund
Utility Income Fund
/ / PAINEWEBBER GLOBAL FUNDS
Asia Pacific Growth Fund
Emerging Markets Equity Fund
Global Equity Fund
Global Income Fund
/ / PAINEWEBBER MONEY MARKET FUND
/ / MITCHELL HUTCHINS PORTFOLIOS
Aggressive Portfolio
Moderate Portfolio
Conservative Portfolio
A prospectus containing more complete information for any of these funds,
including charges and expenses, can be obtained from a PaineWebber investment
executive or correspondent firm. Please read it carefully before investing. It
is important you have all the information you need to make a sound investment
decision.
(Copyright) 1998 PaineWebber Incorporated
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PAINEWEBBER ASIA PACIFIC GROWTH FUND
PAINEWEBBER EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND
PAINEWEBBER GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
PAINEWEBBER GLOBAL INCOME FUND
1285 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10019
STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The four funds named above (each a "Fund") are series of professionally
managed open-end management investment companies organized as Massachusetts
business trusts (each a "Trust"). PaineWebber Asia Pacific Growth Fund, a
diversified series of PaineWebber Managed Investments Trust ("Managed Trust"),
seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities
of companies in the Asia Pacific region, excluding Japan. PaineWebber Emerging
Markets Equity Fund, a diversified series of PaineWebber Investment Trust II
("Investment Trust II"), seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing
primarily in equity securities of companies in newly industrializing countries.
PaineWebber Global Equity Fund, a diversified series of PaineWebber Investment
Trust ("Investment Trust"), seeks long-term growth of capital by investing
primarily in U.S. and foreign equity securities. PaineWebber Global Income Fund,
a non-diversified series of PaineWebber Investment Series ("Investment Series"),
seeks high current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation by investing
primarily in high-quality bonds of foreign and U.S. issuers.
The investment adviser, administrator and distributor for each Fund is
Mitchell Hutchins Asset Management Inc. ("Mitchell Hutchins"), an asset
management subsidiary of PaineWebber Incorporated ("PaineWebber"). As
distributor for the Funds, Mitchell Hutchins has appointed PaineWebber to serve
as the exclusive dealer for the sale of Fund shares. Schroder Capital Management
International Inc. ("Schroder Capital") serves as investment sub-adviser for
Asia Pacific Growth Fund and Emerging Markets Equity Fund. Invista Capital
Management, Inc. ("Invista") serves as investment sub-adviser for the foreign
investments of Global Equity Fund. Schroder Capital and Invista are each
sometimes referred to as "Sub-Adviser."
This Statement of Additional Information is not a prospectus and should be
read only in conjunction with the Funds' current Prospectus, dated March 1,
1998, as revised October 1, 1998 (October 1, 1998 for Global Equity Fund). A
copy of the Prospectus may be obtained by calling any PaineWebber investment
executive or correspondent firm or by calling toll-free 1-800-647-1568. This
Statement of Additional Information is dated March 1, 1998, as revised
October 1, 1998 (October 1, 1998 for Global Equity Fund).
INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS
The following supplements the information contained in the Prospectus
concerning the Funds' investment policies and limitations. Except as otherwise
indicated in the Prospectus or the Statement of Additional Information, there
are no policy limitations on a Fund's ability to use the investments or
techniques discussed in these documents.
YIELD FACTORS AND RATINGS. Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"),
Standard & Poor's, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. ("S&P"), and
other nationally recognized statistical rating organizations ("NRSROs") are
private services that provide ratings of the credit quality of debt obligations
(bonds) and certain other securities. A description of the ratings assigned to
corporate bonds by Moody's and S&P is included in the Appendix to this Statement
of Additional Information. The process by which S&P and Moody's determine
ratings for mortgage-backed securities includes consideration of the likelihood
of the receipt by security holders of all distributions, the nature of the
underlying securities, the credit quality of the guarantor, if any, and the
structural, legal and tax aspects associated with such securities. Not even the
highest such ratings represents an assessment of the likelihood that principal
prepayments will be made by mortgagors or the degree to which such prepayments
may differ from that originally anticipated, nor do such ratings address the
possibility that investors may suffer a lower than anticipated yield or that
investors in such securities may fail to recoup fully their initial investment
due to prepayments.
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The Funds may use these ratings in determining whether to purchase, sell or
hold a security. It should be emphasized, however, that ratings are general and
are not absolute standards of quality. Consequently, securities with the same
maturity, interest rate and rating may have different market prices.
In addition to ratings assigned to individual bond issues, Mitchell
Hutchins or a Sub-Adviser will analyze interest rate trends and developments
that may affect individual issuers, including factors such as liquidity,
profitability and asset quality. The yields on bonds are dependent on a variety
of factors, including general money market conditions, general conditions in the
bond market, the financial condition of the issuer, the size of the offering,
the maturity of the obligation and its rating. There is a wide variation in the
quality of bonds, both within a particular classification and between
classifications. An issuer's obligations under its bonds are subject to the
provisions of bankruptcy, insolvency and other laws affecting the rights and
remedies of bond holders or other creditors of an issuer; litigation or other
conditions may also adversely affect the power or ability of issuers to meet
their obligations for the payment of interest and principal on their bonds.
Asia Pacific Growth Fund is authorized to invest up to 10% of its total
assets in non-investment grade debt securities. Global Income Fund is authorized
to invest up to 20% of its total assets in non-investment grade debt securities.
Global Equity Fund may invest up to 10% of its net assets in convertible
securities rated below investment grade. Non-investment grade debt securities
are debt securities that are not rated at the time of purchase within one of the
four highest grades assigned by S&P or Moody's, comparably rated by another
NRSRO or determined by Mitchell Hutchins or a Sub-Adviser, as appropriate, to be
of comparable quality. Non-investment grade debt securities are commonly refered
to as "junk bonds"; they are deemed by the NRSROs to be predominantly
speculative and may involve significant risk exposure to adverse conditions.
Non-investment grade debt securities generally offer a higher current yield than
that available for investment grade issues; however, they involve higher risks,
in that they are especially sensitive to adverse changes in general economic
conditions and in the industries in which the issuers are engaged, to changes in
the financial condition of the issuers and to price fluctuations in response to
changes in interest rates. During periods of economic downturn or rising
interest rates, highly leveraged issuers may experience financial stress which
could adversely affect their ability to make payments of interest and principal
and increase the possibility of default. In addition, such issuers may not have
more traditional methods of financing available to them and may be unable to
repay debt at maturity by refinancing. The risk of loss due to default by such
issuers is significantly greater because such securities frequently are
unsecured and subordinated to the prior payment of senior indebtedness.
The market for non-investment grade debt securities, especially those of
foreign issuers, has expanded rapidly in recent years, which has been a period
of generally expanding growth and lower inflation. These securities will be
susceptible to greater risk when economic growth slows or reverses and when
inflation increases or deflation occurs. This has been reflected in recent
volatility in emerging market securities, particularly in Asia. In the past,
many lower rated debt securities experienced substantial price declines
reflecting an expectation that many issuers of such securities might experience
financial difficulties. As a result, the yields on lower rated debt securities
rose dramatically. However, such higher yields did not reflect the value of the
income stream that holders of such securities expected, but rather the risk that
holders of such securities could lose a substantial portion of their value as a
result of the issuers' financial restructurings or defaults. There can be no
assurance that such declines will not recur. The market for non-investment grade
debt issues generally is thinner and less active than that for higher quality
securities, which may limit a Fund's ability to sell such securities at fair
value in response to changes in the economy or financial markets. Adverse
publicity and investor perceptions, whether or not based on fundamental
analysis, may also decrease the values and liquidity of non-investment grade
securities, especially in a thinly traded market.
RISK CONSIDERATIONS RELATING TO FOREIGN SECURITIES. Investors should
recognize that investing in non-U.S. securities involves certain risks and
special considerations, including those set forth below, which are not typically
associated with investing in securities of U.S. companies. Investments in
foreign securities involve risks relating to political, social and economic
developments abroad, as well as risks resulting from the differences between the
regulations to which U.S. and foreign issuers and markets are subject. These
risks may include expropriation, confiscatory taxation, withholding taxes on
interest and/or dividends, limitations on the use of or transfer of Fund assets
and political or social instability or diplomatic developments. Moreover,
individual foreign economies may differ favorably or unfavorably from the U.S.
economy in such respects as
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growth of gross national product, rate of inflation, capital reinvestment,
resource self-sufficiency and balance of payments position. Securities of many
foreign companies may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than
securities of comparable U.S. companies. While the Funds generally invest only
in securities that are traded on recognized exchanges or in over-the-counter
markets ("OTC"), from time to time foreign securities may be difficult to
liquidate rapidly without significantly depressing the price of such securities.
There may be less publicly available information concerning foreign issuers of
securities held by the Funds than is available concerning U.S. companies.
Transactions in foreign securities may be subject to less efficient settlement
practices. Foreign securities trading practices, including those involving
securities settlement where Fund assets may be released prior to receipt of
payment, may expose the Funds to increased risk in the event of a failed trade
or the insolvency of a foreign broker-dealer. Legal remedies for defaults and
disputes may have to be pursued in foreign courts, whose procedures differ
substantially from those of U.S. courts.
Securities of foreign issuers may not be registered with the Securities and
Exchange Commission ("SEC"), and the issuers thereof may not be subject to its
reporting requirements. Accordingly, there may be less publicly available
information concerning foreign issuers of securities held by the Funds than is
available concerning U.S. companies. Foreign companies are not generally subject
to uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards or to other
regulatory requirements comparable to those applicable to U.S. companies.
The Funds may invest in foreign securities by purchasing depository
receipts, including American Depository Receipts ("ADRs"), European Depository
Receipts ("EDRs") and Global Depository Receipts ("GDRs"), or other securities
convertible into securities of issuers based in foreign countries. These
securities may not necessarily be denominated in the same currency as the
securities into which they may be converted. ADRs are receipts typically issued
by a U.S. bank or trust company evidencing ownership of the underlying
securities. They generally are in registered form, are denominated in U.S.
dollars and are designed for use in the U.S. securities markets. EDRs are
European receipts evidencing a similar arrangement, may be denominated in other
currencies and are designed for use in European securities markets. GDRs are
similar to EDRs and are designed for use in several international financial
markets. For purposes of each Fund's investment policies, ADRs, EDRs and GDRs
are deemed to have the same classification as the underlying securities they
represent. Thus, an ADR, EDR or GDR representing ownership of common stock will
be treated as common stock.
ADRs are publicy traded on exchanges or OTC in the United States and are
issued through "sponsored" or "unsponsored" arrangements. In a sponsored ADR
arrangement, the foreign issuer assumes the obligation to pay some or all of the
depositary's transaction fees, whereas under an unsponsored arrangement, the
foreign issuer assumes no obligations and the depositary's transaction fees are
paid directly by the ADR holders. In addition, less information is available in
the United States about an unsponsored ADR than about a sponsored ADR.
The Funds anticipate that their brokerage transactions involving foreign
securities of companies headquartered in countries other than the United States
will be conducted primarily on the principal exchanges of such countries.
Although each Fund will endeavor to achieve the best net results in effecting
its portfolio transactions, transactions on foreign exchanges are usually
subject to fixed commissions that are generally higher than negotiated
commissions on U.S. transactions. There is generally less government supervision
and regulation of exchanges and brokers in foreign countries than in the United
States.
Investment income on certain foreign securities in which the Funds may
invest may be subject to foreign withholding or other taxes that could reduce
the return on these securities. Tax treaties between the United States and
foreign countries, however, may reduce or eliminate the amount of foreign taxes
to which the Funds would be subject. In addition, substantial limitations may
exist in certain countries with respect to the Funds' ability to repatriate
investment capital or the proceeds of sales of securities.
FOREIGN SOVEREIGN DEBT. Investment by the Funds in debt securities issued
by foreign governments and their political subdivisions or agencies ("Sovereign
Debt") involves special risks. The issuer of the debt or the governmental
authorities that control the repayment of the debt may be unable or unwilling to
repay principal and/or interest when due in accordance with the terms of such
debt, and the Funds may have limited legal recourse in the event of a default.
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Sovereign Debt differs from debt obligations issued by private entities in
that, generally, remedies for defaults must be pursued in the courts of the
defaulting party. Legal recourse is therefore somewhat diminished. Political
conditions, especially a sovereign entity's willingness to meet the terms of its
debt obligations, are of considerable significance. Also, there can be no
assurance that the holders of commercial bank debt issued by the same sovereign
entity may not contest payments to the holders of Sovereign Debt in the event of
default under commercial bank loan agreements.
A sovereign debtor's willingness or ability to repay principal and interest
due in a timely manner may be affected by, among other factors, its cash flow
situation, the extent of its foreign reserves, the availability of sufficient
foreign exchange on the date a payment is due, the relative size of the debt
service burden to the economy as a whole, the sovereign debtor's policy toward
principal international lenders and the political constraints to which a
sovereign debtor may be subject. Increased protectionism on the part of a
country's trading partners, or political changes in those countries, could also
adversely affect its exports. Such events could diminish a country's trade
account surplus, if any, or the credit standing of a particular local government
or agency.
The occurrence of political, social or diplomatic changes in one or more of
the countries issuing Sovereign Debt could adversely affect the Funds'
investments. Political changes or a deterioration of a country's domestic
economy or balance of trade may affect the willingness of countries to service
their Sovereign Debt. While Mitchell Hutchins and the Sub-Advisers manage the
Funds' portfolios in a manner that is intended to minimize the exposure to such
risks, there can be no assurance that adverse political changes will not cause
the Funds to suffer a loss of interest or principal on any of its holdings.
INVESTMENTS IN OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANIES. From time to time, investments
in other investment companies may be the most effective available means by which
a Fund may invest in securities of issuers in certain countries. Such
investments may include, for example, World Equity Benchmark Shares(Service
Mark) (commonly known as "WEBS"), which are exchange-traded shares of series of
an investment company that are designed to replicate the composition and
performance of publicly traded issuers in particular foreign countries.
Investment in such investment companies may involve the payment of management
expenses and, in connection with some purchases, sales loads and payment of
substantial premiums above the value of such companies' portfolio securities. At
the same time, a Fund would continue to pay its own management fees and other
expenses. Each Fund may invest in such investment companies when, in the
judgment of Mitchell Hutchins or a Sub-Adviser, the potential benefits of such
investment outweigh the payment of any applicable premium, sales load and
expenses. In addition, the Funds' investments in such investment companies are
subject to limitations under the Investment Company Act of 1940 ("1940 Act") and
market availability, and may result in special federal income tax consequences.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS. A significant portion of each Fund's assets
may be invested in foreign securities, and substantially all related income may
be received by a Fund in foreign currencies. Each Fund values its assets daily
in U.S. dollars and each Fund (except Global Equity Fund) does not intend to
convert its holdings of foreign currencies to U.S. dollars on a daily basis.
From time to time a Fund's foreign currencies may be held as "foreign currency
call accounts" at foreign branches of foreign or domestic banks. These accounts
bear interest at negotiated rates and are payable upon relatively short demand
periods. If a bank became insolvent, a Fund could suffer a loss of some or all
of the amounts deposited. Each Fund may convert foreign currency to U.S. dollars
from time to time.
The value of the assets of a Fund as measured in U.S. dollars may be
affected favorably or unfavorably by fluctuations in currency rates and exchange
control regulations. Further, a Fund may incur costs in connection with
conversions between various currencies. Currency exchange dealers realize a
profit based on the difference between the prices at which they are buying and
selling various currencies. Thus, a dealer normally will offer to sell a foreign
currency to a Fund at one rate, while offering a lesser rate of exchange should
a Fund desire immediately to resell that currency to the dealer. Each Fund
conducts its currency exchange transactions either on a spot (i.e., cash) basis
at the spot rate prevailing in the foreign currency exchange market, or through
entering into forward, futures or options contracts to purchase or sell foreign
currencies.
EUROPEAN CURRENCY UNIFICATION. Several European countries expect to adopt
a single currency, the euro, effective January 1, 1999. Countries participating
in the Economic and Monetary Union expect that their exchange rates will become
irrevocably fixed on that date. A newly created European Central Bank (ECB) will
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attempt to manage monetary policy for this region. Pre-existing national
currencies will continue to be valid until they are replaced by euro coins and
bank notes, which is expected to occur by sometime in 2002.
These changes may significantly impact European capital markets, and
related risks may increase volatility in world capital markets. This, in turn,
may impact a Fund's share price. Risks include:
o Currency unification could be delayed. This could cause uncertainty in
world markets and create unanticipated expenses as a result of having to
undo changes made in anticipation of the euro's advent;
o Exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and European currencies may become
more volatile and unstable;
o European entities may face substantial conversion costs which may not be
accurately anticipated and could impact issuer profitability and
creditworthiness;
o Institutional investors may shift assets away from certain European
currencies because of the uncertainty, making markets less liquid;
o European Currency Units (ECUs), currency baskets used as a unit of
account by the European Community, have been treated by capital markets
like a currency for settlement purposes. When euros are introduced, the
value of ECUs will become fixed; however, their value may be altered
because the treatment of ECUs in some financial contracts is not uniform;
o Some major European countries, including the United Kingdom, Sweden and
Denmark, will not be participating in the introduction of the euro. This
could lead to greater volatility in exchange rates between the currencies
of countries participating in the euro and those that are not;
o There is a risk that some contracts (e.g., bank loan agreements,
derivatives contracts, and foreign exchange contracts) may become
unenforceable when the currencies are unified. Certain political units,
including The European Council and the State of New York, have enacted
laws or regulations designed to ensure that financial contracts will
continue to be enforceable after the euro's introduction; however, it is
possible that these laws will not be completely effective in preventing
disputes from arising. Disputes and litigation could negatively impact a
Fund's portfolio holdings and may create uncertainties in the valuation
of financial contracts a Fund could hold;
o European interest rates and exchange rates could become more volatile as
the European Central Bank and market participants search for a common
understanding of policy targets and instruments.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS RELATING TO ASIA PACIFIC REGION AND OTHER EMERGING
MARKET INVESTMENTS. Certain of the risks associated with international
investments are heightened for investments in emerging markets, including many
Asia Pacific Region countries (as defined in the Prospectus). For example, many
of the currencies of Asia Pacific Region countries recently have experienced
significant devaluations relative to the U.S. dollar, and major adjustments have
been made periodically in various emerging market currencies.
Investment and Repatriation Restrictions. Foreign investment in the
securities markets of several emerging market countries is restricted or
controlled to varying degrees. These restrictions may limit a Fund's investment
in these countries and may increase its expenses. For example, certain countries
may require governmental approval prior to investments by foreign persons in a
particular company or industry sector or limit investment by foreign persons to
only a specific class of securities of a company, which may have less
advantageous terms (including price) than securities of the company available
for purchase by nationals. Certain countries may restrict or prohibit investment
opportunities in issuers or industries deemed important to national interests.
In addition, the repatriation of both investment income and capital from some
emerging market countries is subject to restrictions, such as the need for
certain government consents. Even where there is no outright restriction on
repatriation of capital, the mechanics of repatriation may affect certain
aspects of a Fund's operations. These restrictions may in the future make it
undesirable to invest in the countries to which they apply. In addition, if
there is a deterioration in a country's balance of payments or for other
reasons, a country may impose restrictions on foreign capital remittances
abroad. A Fund could be adversely affected by delays in, or a refusal to grant,
any required governmental approval for repatriation, as well as by the
application to it of other restrictions on investments.
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For example, in China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines,
Singapore, South Korea and Thailand, government regulation or a company's
charter may limit the maximum foreign aggregate ownership of equity in any one
company. South Korea restricts foreign investment in Won-denominated debt
securities and Sri Lanka prohibits foreign investment in government debt
securities. South Korea prohibits foreign investment in specified
telecommunications companies and the Philippines prohibits foreign investment in
mass media companies and companies providing certain professional services. In
the Philippines, a Fund may generally invest in "B" shares of Philippine issuers
engaged in partly nationalized business activities, the market prices, liquidity
and rights of which may vary from shares owned by nationals. Similarly, in
China, a Fund may only invest in "B" shares of securities traded on The Shanghai
Securities Exchange and The Shenzhen Stock Exchange, currently the two
officially recognized securities exchanges in China. "B" shares traded on The
Shanghai Securities Exchange are settled in U.S. dollars, and those traded on
The Shenzhen Stock Exchange are generally settled in Hong Kong dollars.
If, because of restrictions on repatriation or conversion, a Fund were
unable to distribute substantially all of its net investment income, including
net short-term capital gains and net long-term capital gains within applicable
time periods, the Fund could be subject to federal income and excise taxes that
would not otherwise be incurred and could cease to qualify for the favorable tax
treatment afforded to regulated investment companies ("RICs") under the Internal
Revenue Code ("Code"). In such case, it would become subject to federal income
tax on all of its income and net gains.
Differences Between the U.S. and Emerging Market Securities Markets. Most
of the securities markets of emerging market countries have substantially less
volume than the New York Stock Exchange, and equity securities of most companies
in emerging market countries are less liquid and more volatile than equity
securities of U.S. companies of comparable size. Some of the stock exchanges in
emerging market countries, such as those in China, are in the earliest stages of
their development. As a result, security settlements may in some instances be
subject to delays and related administrative uncertainties. Many companies
traded on securities markets in emerging market countries are smaller, newer and
less seasoned than companies whose securities are traded on securities markets
in the United States. Investments in smaller companies involve greater risk than
is customarily associated with investing in larger companies. Smaller companies
may have limited product lines, markets or financial or managerial resources and
may be more susceptible to losses and risks of bankruptcy. Additionally,
market-making and arbitrage activities are generally less extensive in such
markets, which may contribute to increased volatility and reduced liquidity of
such markets. Accordingly, each of these markets may be subject to greater
influence by adverse events generally affecting the market, and by large
investors trading significant blocks of securities, than is usual in the United
States. To the extent that an emerging market country experiences rapid
increases in its money supply and investment in equity securities for
speculative purposes, the equity securities traded in that country may trade at
price-earnings multiples higher than those of comparable companies trading on
securities markets in the United States, which may not be sustainable.
Government Supervision of Emerging Market Securities Markets; Legal
Systems. There is also less government supervision and regulation of securities
exchanges, listed companies and brokers in emerging market countries than exists
in the United States. Therefore, less information may be available to a Fund
than with respect to investments in the United States. Further, in certain
countries, less information may be available to a Fund than to local market
participants. Brokers in other countries may not be as well capitalized as those
in the United States, so that they are more susceptible to financial failure in
times of market, political or economic stress. In addition, existing laws and
regulations are often inconsistently applied. As legal systems in some of the
emerging market countries develop, foreign investors may be adversely affected
by new laws and regulations, changes to existing laws and regulations and
preemption of local laws and regulations by national laws. In circumstances
where adequate laws exist, it may not be possible to obtain swift and equitable
enforcement of the law.
Financial Information and Standards. Issuers in emerging market countries
generally are subject to accounting, auditing and financial standards and
requirements that differ, in some cases significantly, from those applicable to
U.S. issuers. In particular, the assets and profits appearing on the financial
statements of an emerging market issuer may not reflect its financial position
or results of operations in the way they would be reflected had the financial
statements been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting
principles. In
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addition, for an issuer that keeps accounting records in local currency,
inflation accounting rules may require, for both tax and accounting purposes,
that certain assets and liabilities be restated on the issuer's balance sheet in
order to express items in terms of currency of constant purchasing power.
Inflation accounting may indirectly generate losses or profits. Consequently,
financial data may be materially affected by restatements for inflation and may
not accurately reflect the real condition of those issuers and securities
markets.
Social, Political and Economic Factors. Many emerging market countries may
be subject to a greater degree of social, political and economic instability
than is the case in the United States. Such instability may result from, among
other things, the following: (i) authoritarian governments or military
involvement in political and economic decision making, and changes in government
through extra-constitutional means; (ii) popular unrest associated with demands
for improved political, economic and social conditions; (iii) internal
insurgencies; (iv) hostile relations with neighboring countries; and (v) ethnic,
religious and racial disaffection. Such social, political and economic
instability could significantly disrupt the financial markets in those countries
and elsewhere and could adversely affect the value of a Fund's assets. In
addition, there may be the possibility of asset expropriations or future
confiscatory levels of taxation affecting a Fund.
Few of the Asia Pacific Region countries have Western-style or fully
democratic governments. Some governments in the region are authoritarian in
nature and influenced by security forces. For example, during the course of the
last 25 years, governments in the region have been installed or removed as a
result of military coups, while others have periodically demonstrated repressive
police state characteristics. In several Asia Pacific Region countries, the
leadership ability of the government has suffered as a result of recent
corruption scandals. Disparities of wealth, among other factors, have also led
to social unrest in some of the Asia Pacific Region countries, accompanied, in
certain cases, by violence and labor unrest. Ethnic, religious and racial
disaffection, as evidenced in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, for example, have
created social, economic and political problems. Such problems also have
occurred in other emerging markets throughout the world.
As in some other regions, several Asia Pacific Region countries have or in
the past have had hostile relationships with neighboring nations or have
experienced internal insurgency. For example, Thailand has experienced border
conflicts with Laos and Cambodia, and India is engaged in border disputes with
several of its neighbors, including China and Pakistan. Tension between the
Tamil and Sinhalese communities in Sri Lanka has resulted in periodic outbreaks
of violence. An uneasy truce exists between North Korea and South Korea, and the
recurrence of hostilities remains possible. Reunification of North Korea and
South Korea could have a detrimental effect on the economy of South Korea. Also,
China continues to claim sovereignty over Taiwan and has conducted military
maneuvers near Taiwan. China is acknowledged to possess nuclear weapons
capability; North Korea is alleged to possess or be in the process of developing
such a capability.
China assumed sovereignty over Hong Kong on July 1, 1997. Although China
has committed by treaty to preserve the economic and social freedoms enjoyed in
Hong Kong for 50 years after regaining control, there can be no assurance that
China will not renege, and in fact China has announced its intent to repeal
certain laws. Business confidence and market and business performance in Hong
Kong, therefore, can be significantly affected by political developments.
The reversion of Hong Kong also presents a risk that the Hong Kong dollar
will be devalued and a risk of possible loss of investor confidence in the Hong
Kong markets and dollar. However, factors exist that may mitigate this risk.
First, China has stated its intention to implement a "one country, two systems"
policy, which would preserve monetary sovereignty and leave control in the hands
of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority ("HKMA"). Second, fixed rate parity with the
U.S. dollar is seen as critical to maintaining investors' confidence in the
transition to Chinese rule. Therefore, it is generally anticipated that, in the
event international investors lose confidence in Hong Kong dollar assets, the
HKMA would intervene to support the currency, though such intervention cannot be
assured. Third, Hong Kong's and China's sizable combined foreign exchange
reserve may be used to support the value of the Hong Kong dollar, provided that
China does not appropriate such reserves for other uses, which is not
anticipated, but cannot be assured. Finally, China would be likely to experience
significant adverse political and economic consequences if confidence in the
Hong Kong dollar and the territory's assets were to be endangered.
As is the case in many other emerging markets, the economies of most of the
Asia Pacific Region countries are heavily dependent upon international trade and
are accordingly affected by protective trade barriers and the economic
conditions of their trading partners, principally the United States, Japan,
China and
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the European Community. The enactment by the United States or other principal
trading partners of protectionist trade legislation, reduction of foreign
investment in the local economies and general declines in the international
securities markets could have a significant adverse effect upon the securities
markets of these countries. In addition, the economies of some countries are
vulnerable to weakness in world prices for their commodity exports, including
crude oil.
U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. The Funds may invest in various direct
obligations of the U.S. Treasury and obligations issued or guaranteed by the
U.S. government or one of it agencies or instrumentalities (collectively, "U.S.
government securities"). Among the U.S. government securities that may be held
by the Funds are securities that are supported by the full faith and credit of
the United States; securities that are supported primarily or solely by the
creditworthiness of the government-related issuer; and securities, such as
mortgage-backed securities, that are supported in part by pools of assets.
CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES. Each Fund is permitted to invest in convertible
securities. Before conversion, convertible securities have characteristics
similar to non-convertible debt securities in that they ordinarily provide a
stable stream of income with generally higher yields than those of common stocks
of the same or similar issuers. Convertible securities rank senior to common
stock in a corporation's capital structure but are usually subordinated to
comparable non-convertible securities.
The value of a convertible security is a function of its "investment value"
(determined by its yield comparison with the yields of other securities of
comparable maturity and quality that do not have a conversion privilege) and its
"conversion value" (the security's worth, at market value, if converted into the
underlying common stock). The investment value of a convertible security is
influenced by changes in interest rates, with investment value declining as
interest rates increase and increasing as interest rates decline. The credit
standing of the issuer and other factors also may have an effect on the
convertible security's investment value. The conversion value of a convertible
security is determined by the market price of the underlying common stock. If
the conversion value is low relative to the investment value, the price of the
convertible security is governed principally by its investment value. Generally,
the conversion value decreases as the convertible security approaches maturity.
To the extent the market price of the underlying common stock approaches or
exceeds the conversion price, the price of the convertible security will be
increasingly influenced by its conversion value. In addition, a convertible
security generally will sell at a premium over its conversion value determined
by the extent to which investors place value on the right to acquire the
underlying common stock while holding a fixed income security.
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES. Mortgage-backed securities represent direct or
indirect participations in, or are secured by and payable from, mortgage loans
secured by real property and include single- and multi-class pass-through
securities and collateralized mortgage obligations. U.S. government
mortgage-backed securities include mortgage-backed securities issued or
guaranteed as to the payment of principal and interest (but not as to market
value) by Ginnie Mae (also known as the Government National Mortgage
Association), Fannie Mae (also known as the Federal National Mortgage
Association) or Freddie Mac (also known as the Federal Home Loan Mortgage
Corporation) or other government-sponsored enterprises. Other mortgage-backed
securities are issued by private issuers, generally originators of and investors
in mortgage loans, including savings associations, mortgage bankers, commercial
banks, investment bankers and special purpose entities (collectively "Private
Mortgage Lenders"). Payments of principal and interest (but not the market
value) of such private mortgage-backed securities may be supported by pools of
mortgage loans or other mortgage-backed securities that are guaranteed, directly
or indirectly, by the U.S. government or one of its agencies or
instrumentalities, or they may be issued without any government guarantee of the
underlying mortgage assets but with some form of non-government credit
enhancement.
New types of mortgage-backed securities are developed and marketed from
time to time and, consistent with their investment limitations, the Funds expect
to invest in those new types of mortgage-backed securities that Mitchell
Hutchins or the Sub-Advisers believe may assist the Funds in achieving their
investment objectives. Similarly, the Funds may invest in mortgage-backed
securities issued by new or existing governmental or private issuers other than
those identified herein. The Funds also may invest in foreign mortgage-backed
securities which may be structured differently than domestic mortgage-backed
securities.
Ginnie Mae Certificates--Ginnie Mae guarantees certain mortgage
pass-through certificates ("Ginnie Mae certificates") that are issued by Private
Mortgage Lenders and that represent ownership interests in
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individual pools of residential mortgage loans. These securities are designed to
provide monthly payments of interest and principal to the investor. Timely
payment of interest and principal is backed by the full faith and credit of the
U.S. government. Each mortgagor's monthly payments to his lending institution on
his residential mortgage are "passed through" to certificateholders such as
Global Income Fund. Mortgage pools consist of whole mortgage loans or
participations in loans. The terms and characteristics of the mortgage
instruments are generally uniform within a pool but may vary among pools.
Lending institutions that originate mortgages for the pools are subject to
certain standards, including credit and other underwriting criteria for
individual mortgages included in the pools.
Fannie Mae Certificates--Fannie Mae facilitates a national secondary market
in residential mortgage loans insured or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies
and in privately insured or uninsured residential mortgage loans (sometimes
referred to as "conventional mortgage loans" or "conventional loans") through
its mortgage purchase and mortgage-backed securities sales activities. Fannie
Mae issues guaranteed mortgage pass-through certificates ("Fannie Mae
certificates"), which represent pro rata shares of all interest and principal
payments made and owed on the underlying pools. Fannie Mae guarantees timely
payment of interest and principal on Fannie Mae certificates. The Fannie Mae
guarantee is not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government.
Freddie Mac Certificates--Freddie Mac also facilitates a national secondary
market for conventional residential and U.S. government-insured mortgage loans
through its mortgage purchase and mortgage-backed securities sales activities.
Freddie Mac issues two types of mortgage pass-through securities: mortgage
participation certificates ("PCs") and guaranteed mortgage certificates
("GMCs"). Each PC represents a pro rata share of all interest and principal
payments made and owed on the underlying pool. Freddie Mac generally guarantees
timely monthly payment of interest on PCs and the ultimate payment of principal,
but it also has a PC program under which it guarantees timely payment of both
principal and interest. GMCs also represent a pro rata interest in a pool of
mortgages. These instruments, however, pay interest semi-annually and return
principal once a year in guaranteed minimum payments. The Freddie Mac guarantee
is not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government.
Private Mortgage-Backed Securities--Mortgage-backed securities issued by
Private Mortgage Lenders are structured similarly to CMOs issued or guaranteed
by Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Such mortgage-backed securities may
be supported by pools of U.S. government or agency insured or guaranteed
mortgage loans or by other mortgage-backed securities issued by a government
agency or instrumentality, but they generally are supported by pools of
conventional (i.e., non-government guaranteed or insured) mortgage loans. Since
such mortgage-backed securities normally are not guaranteed by an entity having
the credit standing of Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, they normally are
structured with one or more types of credit enhancement. See "--Types of Credit
Enhancement." These credit enhancements do not protect investors from changes in
market value.
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations and Multi-Class Mortgage
Pass-Throughs--CMOs are debt obligations that are collateralized by mortgage
loans or mortgage pass-through securities (such collateral collectively being
called "Mortgage Assets"). CMOs may be issued by Private Mortgage Lenders or by
government entities such as Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. Multi-class mortgage
pass-through securities are interests in trusts that are comprised of Mortgage
Assets and that have multiple classes similar to those in CMOs. Unless the
context indicates otherwise, references herein to CMOs include multi-class
mortgage pass-through securities. Payments of principal of, and interest on, the
Mortgage Assets (and in the case of CMOs, any reinvestment income thereon)
provide the funds to pay debt services on the CMOs or to make scheduled
distributions on the multi-class mortgage pass-through securities.
In a CMO, a series of bonds or certificates is issued in multiple classes.
Each class of CMO, also referred to as a "tranche," is issued at a specific
fixed or floating coupon rate and has a stated maturity or final distribution
date. Principal prepayments on the Mortgage Assets may cause CMOs to be retired
substantially earlier than their stated maturities or final distribution dates.
Interest is paid or accrued on all classes of a CMO (other than any
principal-only or "PO" class) on a monthly, quarterly or semiannual basis. The
principal and interest on the Mortgage Assets may be allocated among the several
classes of a CMO in many ways. In one structure, payments of principal,
including any principal prepayments, on the Mortgage Assets are applied to the
classes of a CMO in the order of their respective stated maturities or final
distribution dates so that no
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payment of principal will be made on any class of the CMO until all other
classes having an earlier stated maturity or final distribution date have been
paid in full. In some CMO structures, all or a portion of the interest
attributable to one or more of the CMO classes may be added to the principal
amounts attributable to such classes, rather than passed through to
certificateholders on a current basis, until other classes of the CMO are paid
in full.
Parallel pay CMOs are structured to provide payments of principal on each
payment date to more than one class. These simultaneous payments are taken into
account in calculating the stated maturity date or final distribution date of
each class, which, as with other CMO structures, must be retired by its stated
maturity date or final distribution date but may be retired earlier.
Some CMO classes are structured to pay interest at rates that are adjusted
in accordance with a formula, such as a multiple or fraction of the change in a
specified interest rate index, so as to pay at a rate that will be attractive in
certain interest rate environments but not in others. For example, an inverse
floating rate CMO class pays interest at a rate that increases as a specified
interest rate index decreases but decreases as that index increases. For other
CMO classes, the yield may move in the same direction as market interest rates--
i.e., the yield may increase as rates increase and decrease as rates
decrease--but may do so more rapidly or to a greater degree. The market value of
such securities generally is more volatile than that of a fixed rate obligation.
Such interest rate formulas may be combined with other CMO characteristics. For
example, a CMO class may be an inverse interest-only ("IO") class, on which the
holders are entitled to receive no payments of principal and are entitled to
receive interest at a rate that will vary inversely with a specified index or a
multiple thereof.
Types of Credit Enhancement--To lessen the effect of failures by obligors
on Mortgage Assets to make payments, mortgage-backed securities may contain
elements of credit enhancement. Such credit enhancement falls into two
categories: (1) liquidity protection and (2) protection against losses resulting
after default by an obligor on the underlying assets and collection of all
amounts recoverable directly from the obligor and through liquidation of the
collateral. Liquidity protection refers to the provision of advances, generally
by the entity administering the pool of assets (usually the bank, savings
association or mortgage banker that transferred the underlying loans to the
issuer of the security), to ensure that the receipt of payments on the
underlying pool occurs in a timely fashion. Protection against losses resulting
after default and liquidation ensures ultimate payment of the obligations on at
least a portion of the assets in the pool. Such protection may be provided
through guarantees, insurance policies or letters of credit obtained by the
issuer or sponsor, from third parties, through various means of structuring the
transaction or through a combination of such approaches. A Fund will not pay any
additional fees for such credit enhancement, although the existence of credit
enhancement may increase the price of a security. Credit enhancements do not
provide protection against changes in the market value of the security. Examples
of credit enhancement arising out of the structure of the transaction include
"senior-subordinated securities" (multiple class securities with one or more
classes subordinate to other classes as to the payment of principal thereof and
interest thereon, with the result that defaults on the underlying assets are
borne first by the holders of the subordinated class), creation of "spread
accounts" or "reserve funds" (where cash or investments, sometimes funded from a
portion of the payments on the underlying assets, are held in reserve against
future losses) and "over-collateralization" (where the scheduled payments on, or
the principal amount of, the underlying assets exceed that required to make
payment of the securities and pay any servicing or other fees). The degree of
credit enhancement provided for each issue generally is based on historical
information regarding the level of credit risk associated with the underlying
assets. Delinquency or loss in excess of that anticipated could adversely affect
the return on an investment in such a security.
Special Characteristics of Mortgage-Backed Securities--The yield
characteristics of mortgage-backed securities differ from those of traditiona1
debt securities. Among the major differences are that interest and principal
payments are made more frequently, usually monthly, and that principal may be
prepaid at any time because the underlying mortgage loans generally may be
prepaid at any time. Prepayments on a pool of mortgage loans are influenced by a
variety of economic, geographic, social and other factors, including changes in
mortgagors' housing needs, job transfers, unemployment, mortgagors' net equity
in the mortgaged properties and servicing decisions. Generally, however,
prepayments on fixed-rate mortgage loans will increase during a period of
falling interest rates and decrease during a period of rising interest rates.
Mortgage-backed
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securities may decrease in value as a result of increases in interest rates and
may benefit less than other fixed-income securities from declining interest
rates because of the risk of prepayment.
The rate of interest on mortgage-backed securities is lower than the
interest rates paid on the mortgages included in the underlying pool due to the
annual fees paid to the servicer of the mortgage pool for passing through
monthly payments to certificateholders and to any guarantor, and due to any
yield retained by the issuer. Actual yield to the holder may vary from the
coupon rate, even if adjustable, if the mortgage-backed securities are purchased
or traded in the secondary market at a premium or discount. In addition, there
is normally some delay between the time the issuer receives mortgage payments
from the servicer and the time the issuer makes the payments on the
mortgage-backed securities, and this delay reduces the effective yield to the
holder of such securities.
Yields on pass-through securities are typically quoted by investment
dealers and vendors based on the maturity of the underlying instruments and the
associated average life assumption. The average life of pass-through pools
varies with the maturities of the underlying mortgage loans. A pool's term may
be shortened by unscheduled or early payments of principal on the underlying
mortgages. Because prepayment rates of individual pools vary widely, it is not
possible to predict accurately the average life of a particular pool. In the
past, a common industry practice was to assume that prepayments on pools of
fixed rate 30-year mortgages would result in a 12-year average life for the
pool. At present, mortgage pools, particularly those with loans with other
maturities or different characteristics, are priced on an assumption of average
life determined for each pool. In periods of declining interest rates, the rate
of prepayment tends to increase, thereby shortening the actual average life of a
pool of mortgage-related securities. Conversely, in periods of rising interest
rates, the rate of prepayment tends to decrease, thereby lengthening the actual
average life of the pool. However, these effects may not be present, or may
differ in degree, if the mortgage loans in the pools have adjustable interest
rates or other special payment terms, such as a prepayment charge. Actual
prepayment experience may cause the yield of mortgage-backed securities to
differ from the assumed average life yield. Reinvestment of prepayments may
occur at lower interest rates than the original investment, thus adversely
affecting the yield of a Fund.
Adjustable Rate Mortgage and Floating Rate Mortgage-Backed
Securities--Adjustable Rate Mortgage ("ARM") mortgage-backed securities are
mortgage-backed securities that represent a right to receive interest payments
at a rate that is adjusted to reflect the interest earned on a pool of mortgage
loans bearing variable or adjustable rates of interest (such mortgage loans are
referred to as "ARMs"). Floating rate mortgage-backed securities are classes of
mortgage-backed securities that have been structured to represent the right to
receive interest payments at rates that fluctuate in accordance with an index
but that generally are supported by pools comprised of fixed-rate mortgage
loans. Because the interest rates on ARM and floating rate mortgage-backed
securities are reset in response to changes in a specified market index, the
values of such securities tend to be less sensitive to interest rate
fluctuations than the values of fixed-rate securities. As a result, during
periods of rising interest rates, ARMs generally do not decrease in value as
much as fixed rate securities. Conversely, during periods of declining rates,
ARMs generally do not increase in value as much as fixed rate securities. ARM
mortgage-backed securities represent a right to receive interest payments at a
rate that is adjusted to reflect the interest earned on a pool of ARMs. ARMs
generally specify that the borrower's mortgage interest rate may not be adjusted
above a specified lifetime maximum rate or, in some cases, below a minimum
lifetime rate. In addition, certain ARMs specify limitations on the maximum
amount by which the mortgage interest rate may adjust for any single adjustment
period. ARMs also may limit changes in the maximum amount by which the
borrower's monthly payment may adjust for any single adjustment period. In the
event that a monthly payment is not sufficient to pay the interest accruing on
the ARM, any such excess interest is added to the mortgage loan ("negative
amortization"), which is repaid through future payments. If the monthly payment
exceeds the sum of the interest accrued at the applicable mortgage interest rate
and the principal payment that would have been necessary to amortize the
oustanding principal balance over the remaining term of the loan, the excess
reduces the principal balance of the ARM. Borrowers under ARMs experiencing
negative amortization may take longer to build up their equity in the underlying
property and may be more likely to default.
ARMs also may be subject to a greater rate of prepayments in a declining
interest rate environment. For example, during a period of declining interest
rates, prepayments on ARMs could increase because the availability of fixed
mortgage loans at competitive interest rates may encourage mortgagors to
"lock-in" at a
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lower interest rate. Conversely, during a period of rising interest rates,
prepayments on ARMs might decrease. The rate of prepayments with respect to ARMs
has fluctuated in recent years.
The rates of interest payable on certain ARMs, and therefore on certain ARM
mortgage-backed securities, are based on indices, such as the one-year constant
maturity Treasury rate, that reflect changes in market interest rates. Others
are based on indices, such as the 11th District Federal Home Loan Bank Cost of
Funds Index ("COFI"), that tend to lag behind changes in market interest rates.
The values of ARM mortgage-backed securities supported by ARMs that adjust based
on lagging indices tend to be somewhat more sensitive to interest rate
fluctuations than those reflecting current interest rate levels, although the
values of such ARM mortgage-backed securities still tend to be less sensitive to
interest rate fluctuations than fixed-rate securities.
Floating rate mortgage-backed securities are classes of mortgage-backed
securities that have been structured to represent the right to receive interest
payments at rates that fluctuate in accordance with an index but that generally
are supported by pools comprised of fixed-rate mortgage loans. As with ARM
mortgage-backed securities, interest rate adjustments on floating rate
mortgage-backed securities may be based on indices that lag behind market
interest rates. Interest rates on floating rate mortgage-backed securities
generally are adjusted monthly. Floating rate mortgage-backed securities are
subject to lifetime interest rate caps, but they generally are not subject to
limitations on monthly or other periodic changes in interest rates or monthly
payments.
LOAN PARTICIPATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS. Global Income Fund may invest in
secured or unsecured fixed or floating rate loans ("Loans") arranged through
private negotiations between a borrowing corporation, government or other entity
and one or more financial institutions ("Lenders"). The Fund's investments in
Loans may be in the form of participations ("Participations") in Loans or
assignments ("Assignments") of all or a portion of Loans from third parties.
Participations typically result in the Fund having a contractual relationship
only with the Lender, not with the borrower. The Fund has the right to receive
payments of principal, interest and any fees to which it is entitled only from
the Lender selling the Participation and only upon receipt by the Lender of the
payments from the borrower. In connection with purchasing Participations, the
Fund generally has no direct right to enforce compliance by the borrower with
the terms of the loan agreement relating to the Loan, nor any rights of set-off
against the borrower, and the Fund may not directly benefit from any collateral
supporting the Loan in which it has purchased the Participation. As a result,
the Fund assumes the credit risk of both the borrower and the Lender that is
selling the Participation. In the event of the insolvency of the selling Lender,
the Fund may be treated as a general creditor of that Lender and may not benefit
from any set-off between the Lender and the borrower. Global Income Fund will
acquire Participations only if Mitchell Hutchins determines that the selling
Lender is creditworthy.
When Global Income Fund purchases Assignments from Lenders, it acquires
direct rights against the borrower on the Loan. However, because Assignments are
arranged through private negotiations between potential assignees and assignors,
the rights and obligations acquired by the Fund as the purchaser of an
Assignment may differ from, and be more limited than, those held by the
assigning Lender.
Assignments and Participations are generally not registered under the 1933
Act and thus may be subject to the Fund's limitation on investment in illiquid
securities. Because there may be no liquid market for such securities, the Fund
anticipates that such securities may be sold only to a limited number of
institutional investors. The lack of a liquid secondary market could have an
adverse impact on the value of such securities and on the Fund's ability to
dispose of particular Assignments or Participations when necessary to meet the
Fund's liquidity needs or in response to a specific economic event, such as a
deterioration in the creditworthiness of the borrower.
MONEY MARKET INVESTMENTS. Each Fund may invest in money market
investments. Such investments include, among other things, (i) securities issued
or guaranteed by the U.S. government or one of its agencies or
instrumentalities, (ii) debt obligations of banks, savings and loan
institutions, insurance companies and mortgage bankers, (iii) commercial paper
and notes, including those with variable and floating rates of interest,
(iv) debt obligations of foreign branches of U.S. banks, U.S. branches of
foreign banks and foreign branches of foreign banks, (v) debt obligations issued
or guaranteed by one or more foreign governments or any of their political
subdivisions, agencies or instrumentalities, including obligations of
supranational entities, (vi) debt securities issued by foreign issuers,
(vii) repurchase agreements and (viii) other investment companies that invest
exclusively in money market instruments.
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WARRANTS. Warrants are securities permitting, but not obligating, holders
to subscribe for other securities. Warrants do not carry with them the right to
dividends or voting rights with respect to the securities that they entitle
their holder to purchase, and they do not represent any rights in the assets of
the issuer. As a result, warrants may be considered more speculative than
certain other types of investments. In addition, the value of a warrant does not
necessarily change with the value of the underlying securities, and a warrant
ceases to have value if it is not exercised prior to its expiration date.
ILLIQUID SECURITIES. Global Equity Fund and Global Income Fund each may
invest up to 10% of its net assets, and Asia Pacific Growth Fund and Emerging
Markets Equity Fund each may invest up to 15% of its net assets, in illiquid
securities. The term "illiquid securities" for this purpose means securities
that cannot be disposed of within seven days in the ordinary course of business
at approximately the amount at which a Fund has valued the securities and
includes, among other things, purchased OTC options, repurchase agreements
maturing in more than seven days and restricted securities other than those
Mitchell Hutchins or a Sub-Adviser, as applicable, has determined are liquid
pursuant to guidelines established by each Fund's board. The assets used as
cover for OTC options written by the Funds will be considered illiquid unless
the OTC options are sold to qualified dealers who agree that the Funds may
repurchase any OTC options they write at a maximum price to be calculated by a
formula set forth in the option agreements. The cover for an OTC option written
subject to this procedure would be considered illiquid only to the extent that
the maximum repurchase price under the formula exceeds the intrinsic value of
the option. Under current SEC guidelines, IO and PO classes of mortgage-backed
securities are considered illiquid. However, IO and PO classes of fixed-rate
mortgage-backed securities issued by the U.S. government or one of its agencies
or instrumentalities will not be considered illiquid if Mitchell Hutchins or a
Sub-Adviser has determined that they are liquid pursuant to guidelines
established by each Fund's board. To the extent a Fund invests in illiquid
securities, it may not be able to readily liquidate such investments and may
have to sell other investments if necessary to raise cash to meet its
obligations.
Restricted securities are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933
("1933 Act") and may be sold only in privately negotiated or other exempted
transactions or after a 1933 Act registration statement has become effective.
Where registration is required, a Fund may be obligated to pay all or part of
the registration expenses and a considerable period may elapse between the time
of the decision to sell and the time a Fund may be permitted to sell a security
under an effective registration statement. If, during such a period, adverse
market conditions were to develop, a Fund might obtain a less favorable price
than prevailed when it decided to sell.
However, not all restricted securities are illiquid. To the extent that
foreign securities are freely tradeable in the country in which they are
principally traded, they are not considered illiquid, even if they are
restricted in the United States. A large institutional market has developed for
many U.S. and foreign securities that are not registered under the 1933 Act.
Institutional investors generally will not seek to sell these instruments to the
general public, but instead will often depend either on an efficient
institutional market in which such unregistered securities can be readily resold
or on an issuer's ability to honor a demand for repayment. Therefore, the fact
that there are contractual or legal restrictions on resale to the general public
or certain institutions is not dispositive of the liquidity of such investments.
Institutional markets for restricted securities also have developed as a
result of Rule 144A, which establishes a "safe harbor" from the registration
requirements of the 1933 Act for resales of certain securities to qualified
institutional buyers. Such markets include automated systems for the trading,
clearance and settlement of unregistered securities of domestic and foreign
issuers, such as the PORTAL System sponsored by the National Association of
Securities Dealers, Inc. An insufficient number of qualified institutional
buyers interested in purchasing Rule 144A-eligible restricted securities held by
a Fund, however, could affect adversely the marketability of such portfolio
securities, and the Fund might be unable to dispose of such securities promptly
or at favorable prices.
Each board has delegated the function of making day-to-day determinations
of liquidity to Mitchell Hutchins or a Sub-Adviser, as applicable, pursuant to
guidelines approved by the board. Mitchell Hutchins or the Sub-Adviser takes
into account a number of factors in reaching liquidity decisions, including
(1) the frequency of trades for the security, (2) the number of dealers that
make quotes for the security, (3) the number of dealers that have undertaken to
make a market in the security, (4) the number of other potential purchasers and
(5) the nature of the security and how trading is effected (e.g., the time
needed to sell the security, how bids are solicited and the mechanics of
transfer). Mitchell Hutchins or a Sub-Adviser monitors
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the liquidity of restricted securities in each Fund's portfolio and reports
periodically on such decisions to the applicable board.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. Repurchase agreements are transactions in which a
Fund purchases securities from a bank or securities dealer (or its affiliate)
and simultaneously commits to resell the securities to the counterparty at an
agreed-upon date or upon demand and at a price reflecting a market rate of
interest unrelated to the coupon rate or maturity of the purchased securities.
The Fund maintains custody of the underlying securities prior to their
repurchase; thus, the obligation of the counterparty to pay the repurchase price
on the date agreed to or upon demand is, in effect, secured by such securities.
If the value of these securities is less than the repurchase price, plus any
agreed-upon additional amount, the counterparty must provide additional
collateral so that at all times the collateral is at least equal to the
repurchase price, plus any agreed-upon additional amount. The difference between
the total amount to be received upon repurchase of the securities and the price
that was paid by a Fund upon acquisition is accrued as interest and included in
its net investment income. Repurchase agreements carry certain risks not
associated with direct investments in securities, including possible declines in
the market value of the underlying securities and delays and costs to a Fund if
the counterparty becomes insolvent.
The Funds intend to enter into repurchase agreements only with
counterparties in transactions believed by Mitchell Hutchins or a Sub-Adviser to
present minimal credit risks in accordance with guidelines established by each
board. Mitchell Hutchins reviews and monitors the creditworthiness of those
institutions under each board's general supervision.
REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. As indicated in the Prospectus, each Fund
may enter into reverse repurchase agreements with banks and securities dealers.
While a reverse repurchase agreement is outstanding, a Fund will maintain, in a
segregated account with its custodian, cash or liquid securities, marked to
market daily, in an amount at least equal to its obligations under the reverse
repurchase agreement.
Reverse repurchase agreements involve the risk that the buyer of the
securities sold by a Fund might be unable to deliver them when that Fund seeks
to repurchase. In the event that the buyer of securities under a reverse
repurchase agreement files for bankruptcy or becomes insolvent, such buyer or
trustee or receiver may receive an extension of time to determine whether to
enforce that Fund's obligation to repurchase the securities, and the Fund's use
of the proceeds of the reverse repurchase agreement may effectively be
restricted pending such decision.
LENDING OF PORTFOLIO SECURITIES. Each Fund is authorized to lend up to
33 1/3% of its total assets to broker-dealers or institutional investors that
Mitchell Hutchins deems qualified, but only when the borrower maintains
acceptable collateral with that Fund's custodian in an amount, marked to market
daily, at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned, plus accrued
interest and dividends. Acceptable collateral is limited to cash, U.S.
government securities and irrevocable letters of credit that meet certain
guidelines established by Mitchell Hutchins. Each Fund may reinvest any cash
collateral in money market investments or other short-term liquid investments.
In determining whether to lend securities to a particular broker-dealer or
institutional investor, Mitchell Hutchins will consider, and during the period
of the loan will monitor, all relevant facts and circumstances, including the
creditworthiness of the borrower. Each Fund will retain authority to terminate
any of its loans at any time. Each Fund may pay reasonable fees in connection
with a loan and may pay the borrower or placing broker a negotiated portion of
the interest earned on the reinvestment of cash held as collateral. A Fund will
receive amounts equivalent to any dividends, interest or other distributions on
the securities loaned. Each Fund will regain record ownership of loaned
securities to exercise beneficial rights, such as voting and subscription
rights, when regaining such rights is considered to be in the Fund's interest.
Pursuant to procedures adopted by the boards governing each Fund's
securities lending program, PaineWebber has been retained to serve as lending
agent for each Fund. The boards also have authorized the payment of fees
(including fees calculated as a percentage of invested cash collateral) to
PaineWebber for these services. Each board periodically reviews all portfolio
securities loan transactions for which PaineWebber acted as lending agent.
SHORT SALES "AGAINST THE BOX." Each Fund may engage in short sales of
securities it owns or has the right to acquire at no added cost through
conversion or exchange of other securities it owns (short sales "against the
box"). To make delivery to the purchaser in a short sale, the executing broker
borrows the securities being sold short on behalf of a Fund, and that Fund is
obligated to replace the securities borrowed
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at a date in the future. When a Fund sells short, it establishes a margin
account with the broker effecting the short sale and deposits collateral with
the broker. In addition, the Fund maintains, in a segregated account with its
custodian, the securities that could be used to cover the short sale. Each Fund
incurs transaction costs, including interest expense, in connection with
opening, maintaining and closing short sales "against the box."
A Fund might make a short sale "against the box" in order to hedge against
market risks when Mitchell Hutchins or a Sub-Adviser believes that the price of
a security may decline, thereby causing a decline in the value of a security
owned by the Fund or a security convertible into or exchangeable for a security
owned by the Fund. In such case, any loss in the Fund's long position after the
short sale should be reduced by a corresponding gain in the short position.
Conversely, any gain in the long position after the short sale should be reduced
by a corresponding loss in the short position. The extent to which gains or
losses in the long position are reduced will depend upon the amount of the
securities sold short relative to the amount of the securities a Fund owns,
either directly or indirectly, and in the case where the Fund owns convertible
securities, changes in the investment values or conversion premiums of such
securities.
SEGREGATED ACCOUNTS. When a Fund enters into certain transactions that
involve obligations to make future payments to third parties, including the
purchase of securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, or reverse
repurchase agreements, it will maintain with an approved custodian in a
segregated account cash or liquid securities, marked to market daily, in an
amount at least equal to the Fund's obligation or commitment under such
transactions. As described below under "Hedging and Other Strategies Using
Derivative Instruments," segregated accounts may also be required in connection
with certain transactions involving options, futures or forward currency
contracts (and, for Asia Pacific Growth Fund and Global Income Fund, swaps).
WHEN-ISSUED AND DELAYED DELIVERY SECURITIES. Each Fund may purchase
securities on a "when-issued" basis or may purchase or sell for delayed
delivery. A security purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis is
recorded as an asset on the commitment date and is subject to changes in market
value, generally based upon changes in the level of interest rates. Thus,
fluctuation in the value of the security from the time of the commitment date
will affect a Fund's net asset value. When a Fund commits to purchase securities
on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, its custodian segregates assets to
cover the amount of the commitment. See "Investment Policies and
Restrictions--Segregated Accounts." A Fund purchases when-issued securities only
with the intention of taking delivery, but may sell the right to acquire the
security prior to delivery if Mitchell Hutchins or a Sub-Adviser, as applicable,
deems it advantageous to do so, which may result in a gain or loss to the Fund.
INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS OF THE FUNDS
FUNDAMENTAL LIMITATIONS. The following fundamental investment limitations
cannot be changed for a Fund without the affirmative vote of the lesser of
(a) more than 50% of the outstanding shares of the Fund or (b) 67% or more of
the shares of the Fund present at a shareholders' meeting if more than 50% of
the outstanding shares are represented at the meeting in person or by proxy. If
a percentage restriction is adhered to at the time of an investment or
transaction, later changes in percentage resulting from a change in values of
portfolio securities or amount of total assets will not be considered a
violation of any of the following limitations.
Each Fund will not:
(1) purchase any security if, as a result of that purchase, 25% or more of
the Fund's total assets would be invested in securities of issuers having their
principal business activities in the same industry, except that this limitation
does not apply to securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its
agencies or instrumentalities or to municipal securities.
(2) issue senior securities or borrow money, except as permitted under the
1940 Act and then not in excess of 33 1/3% of the Fund's total assets (including
the amount of the senior securities issued but reduced by any liabilities not
constituting senior securities) at the time of the issuance or borrowing, except
that the Fund may borrow up to an additional 5% of its total assets (not
including the amount borrowed) for temporary or emergency purposes.
(3) make loans, except through loans of portfolio securities or through
repurchase agreements, provided that for purposes of this restriction, the
acquisition of bonds, debentures, other debt securities or instruments, or
participations or other interests therein and investments in government
obligations, commercial paper, certificates of deposit, bankers' acceptances or
similar instruments will not be considered the making of a loan.
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(4) engage in the business of underwriting securities of other issuers,
except to the extent that the Fund might be considered an underwriter under the
federal securities laws in connection with its disposition of portfolio
securities.
(5) purchase or sell real estate, except that investments in securities of
issuers that invest in real estate and investments in mortgage-backed
securities, mortgage participations or other instruments supported by interests
in real estate are not subject to this limitation, and except that the Fund may
exercise rights under agreements relating to such securities, including the
right to enforce security interests and to hold real estate acquired by reason
of such enforcement until that real estate can be liquidated in an orderly
manner.
(6) purchase or sell physical commodities unless acquired as a result of
owning securities or other instruments, but the Fund may purchase, sell or enter
into financial options and futures, forward and spot currency contracts, swap
transactions and other financial contracts or derivative instruments.
In addition, Asia Pacific Growth Fund, Emerging Markets Equity Fund and
Global Equity Fund will not:
(7) purchase securities of any one issuer if, as a result, more than 5% of
the Fund's total assets would be invested in securities of that issuer or the
Fund would own or hold more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of
that issuer, except that up to 25% of the Fund's total assets may be invested
without regard to this limitation, and except that this limitation does not
apply to securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies
and instrumentalities or to securities issued by other investment companies.
The following interpretation applies to, but is not a part of, this
fundamental restriction: Mortgage- and asset-backed securities will not be
considered to have been issued by the same issuer by reason of the securities
having the same sponsor, and mortgage- and asset-backed securities issued by a
finance or other special purpose subsidiary that are not guaranteed by the
parent company will be considered to be issued by a separate issuer from the
parent company.
NON-FUNDAMENTAL LIMITATIONS. The following investment restrictions are
non-fundamental and may be changed by the vote of the appropriate board without
shareholder approval.
Each Fund will not:
(1) invest more than 10% of its net assets (15% of net assets for Asia
Pacific Growth Fund and Emerging Markets Equity Fund) in illiquid securities;
(2) purchase portfolio securities while borrowings in excess of 5% of its
total assets are outstanding;
(3) purchase securities on margin, except for short-term credit necessary
for clearance of portfolio transactions and except that the Fund may make margin
deposits in connection with its use of financial options and futures, forward
and spot currency contracts, swap transactions and other financial contracts or
derivative instruments;
(4) engage in short sales of securities or maintain a short position,
except that the Fund may (a) sell short "against the box" and (b) maintain short
positions in connection with its use of financial options and futures, forward
and spot currency contracts, swap transactions and other financial contracts or
derivative instruments; or
(5) purchase securities of other investment companies, except to the extent
permitted by the 1940 Act and except that this limitation does not apply to
securities received or acquired as dividends, through offers of exchange, or as
a result of reorganization, consolidation, or merger (and except that a Fund
will not purchase securities of registered open-end investment companies or
registered unit investment trusts in reliance on Sections 12(d)(1)(F) or
12(d)(1)(G) of the 1940 Act).
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STRATEGIES USING DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS. Mitchell Hutchins and the
Sub-Advisers may use a variety of financial instruments ("Derivative
Instruments"), including certain options, futures contracts (sometimes referred
to as "futures"), options on futures contracts and forward currency contracts,
to attempt to hedge each Fund's portfolio. Global Income Fund also may use these
Derivative Instruments to attempt to enhance income or realize gains. Mitchell
Hutchins also may use futures contracts to adjust Global Equity Fund's exposure
to U.S. and foreign equity markets in connection with a reallocation of the
Fund's assets. Asia Pacific Growth Fund and Global Income Fund may enter into
interest rate swaps, and Asia Pacific Growth Fund may engage in currency swaps,
as also described below. A Fund may enter into transactions involving one or
more types of Derivative Instruments under which the full value of its portfolio
is at risk. Under normal circumstances, however, each Fund's use of these
instruments will place at risk a much smaller portion of its assets. In
particular, each Fund may use the Derivative Instruments described below.
OPTIONS ON EQUITY AND DEBT SECURITIES AND FOREIGN CURRENCIES--A call option
is a short-term contract pursuant to which the purchaser of the option, in
return for a premium, has the right to buy the security or currency underlying
the option at a specified price at any time during the term of the option or at
specified times or at the expiration of the option, depending on the type of
option involved. The writer of the call option, who receives the premium, has
the obligation, upon exercise of the option during the option term, to deliver
the underlying security or currency against payment of the exercise price. A put
option is a similar contract that gives its purchaser, in return for a premium,
the right to sell the underlying security or currency at a specified price
during the option term or at specified times or at the expiration of the option,
depending on the type of option involved. The writer of the put option, who
receives the premium, has the obligation, upon exercise of the option during the
option term, to buy the underlying security or currency at the exercise price.
OPTIONS ON SECURITIES INDICES--A securities index assigns relative values
to the securities included in the index and fluctuates with changes in the
market values of those securities. A securities index option operates in the
same way as a more traditional securities option, except that exercise of a
securities index option is effected with cash payment and does not involve
delivery of securities. Thus, upon exercise of a securities index option, the
purchaser will realize, and the writer will pay, an amount based on the
difference between the exercise price and the closing price of the securities
index.
SECURITIES INDEX FUTURES CONTRACTS--A securities index futures contract is
a bilateral agreement pursuant to which one party agrees to accept, and the
other party agrees to make, delivery of an amount of cash equal to a specified
dollar amount times the difference between the securities index value at the
close of trading of the contract and the price at which the futures contract is
originally struck. No physical delivery of the securities comprising the index
is made. Generally, contracts are closed out prior to the expiration date of the
contract.
INTEREST RATE AND FOREIGN CURRENCY FUTURES CONTRACTS--Interest rate and
foreign currency futures contracts are bilateral agreements pursuant to which
one party agrees to make, and the other party agrees to accept, delivery of a
specified type of debt security or currency at a specified future time and at a
specified price. Although such futures contracts by their terms call for actual
delivery or acceptance of debt securities or currency, in most cases the
contracts are closed out before the settlement date without the making or taking
of delivery.
OPTIONS ON FUTURES CONTRACTS--Options on futures contracts are similar to
options on securities or currency, except that an option on a futures contract
gives the purchaser the right, in return for the premium, to assume a position
in a futures contract (a long position if the option is a call and a short
position if the option is a put), rather than to purchase or sell a security or
currency, at a specified price at any time during the option term. Upon exercise
of the option, the delivery of the futures position to the holder of the option
will be accompanied by delivery of the accumulated balance that represents the
amount by which the market price of the futures contract exceeds, in the case of
a call, or is lesss than, in the case of a put, the exercise price of the option
on the future. The writer of an option, upon exercise, will assume a short
position in the case of a call and a long position in the case of a put.
FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS--A forward currency contract involves an
obligation to purchase or sell a specific currency at a specified future date,
which may be any fixed number of days from the contract date agreed upon by the
parties, at a price set at the time the contract is entered into.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF STRATEGIES USING DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS. Hedging
strategies can be broadly categorized as "short hedges" and "long hedges." A
short hedge is a purchase or sale of a Derivative Instrument intended partially
or fully to offset potential declines in the value of one or more investments
held in a Fund's portfolio. Thus, in a short hedge a Fund takes a position in a
Derivative Instrument whose price is expected to move in the opposite direction
of the price of the investment being hedged. For example, a Fund might purchase
a put option on a security to hedge against a potential decline in the value of
that security. If the price of the security declined below the exercise price of
the put, a Fund could exercise the put and thus limit its loss below the
exercise price to the premium paid plus transaction costs. In the alternative,
because the value of the put option can be expected to increase as the value of
the underlying security declines, a Fund might be able to close out the put
option and realize a gain to offset the decline in the value of the security.
Conversely, a long hedge is a purchase or sale of a Derivative Instrument
intended partially or fully to offset potential increases in the acquisition
cost of one or more investments that a Fund intends to acquire. Thus, in a long
hedge, a Fund takes a position in a Derivative Instrument whose price is
expected to move in the same direction as the price of the prospective
investment being hedged. For example, a Fund might purchase a call option on a
security it intends to purchase in order to hedge against an increase in the
cost of the security. If the price of the security increased above the exercise
price of the call, a Fund could exercise the call and thus limit its acquisition
cost to the exercise price plus the premium paid and transactions costs.
Alternatively, a Fund might be able to offset the price increase by closing out
an appreciated call option and realizing a gain.
A Fund may purchase and write (sell) straddles on securities or indices of
securities. A long straddle is a combination of a call and a put option
purchased on the same security or on the same futures contract, where the
exercise price of the put is equal to the exercise price of the call. A Fund
might enter into a long straddle when Mitchell Hutchins or a Sub-Adviser
believes it likely that the prices of the securities will be more volatile
during the term of the option than the option pricing implies. A short straddle
is a combination of a call and a put written on the same security where the
exercise price of the put is equal to the exercise price of the call. A Fund
might enter into a short straddle when Mitchell Hutchins or a Sub-Adviser
believes it unlikely that the prices of the securities will be as volatile
during the term of the option as the option pricing implies.
Derivative Instruments on securities generally are used to hedge against
price movements in one or more particular securities positions that a Fund owns
or intends to acquire. Derivative Instruments on stock indices, in contrast,
generally are used to hedge against price movements in broad equity market
sectors in which a Fund has invested or expects to invest. Derivative
Instruments on debt securities may be used to hedge either individual securities
or broad fixed income market sectors.
The use of Derivative Instruments is subject to applicable regulations of
the SEC, the several options and futures exchanges upon which they are traded
and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC"). In addition, a Fund's
ability to use Derivative Instruments will be limited by tax considerations. See
"Taxes."
Income strategies that Global Income Fund may use include the writing of
covered options to obtain the related option premiums. Gain strategies that
Global Income Fund may use include the use of Derivative Instruments to increase
or reduce the Fund's exposure to an asset class without buying or selling the
underlying instruments.
In addition to the products, strategies and risks described below and in
the Prospectus, Mitchell Hutchins and the Sub-Advisers may discover additional
opportunities in connection with Derivative Instruments and with hedging, income
and gain strategies. These new opportunities may become available as regulatory
authorities broaden the range of permitted transactions and as new Derivative
Instruments and techniques are developed. Mitchell Hutchins or a Sub-Adviser may
utilize these opportunities for a Fund to the extent that they are consistent
with the Fund's investment objective and permitted by its investment limitations
and applicable regulatory authorities. The Funds' Prospectus or Statement of
Additional Information will be supplemented to the extent that new products or
techniques involve materially different risks than those described below or in
the Prospectus.
SPECIAL RISKS OF STRATEGIES USING DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS. The use of
Derivative Instruments involves special considerations and risks, as described
below. Risks pertaining to particular Derivative Instruments are described in
the sections that follow.
(1) Successful use of most Derivative Instruments depends upon the ability
of Mitchell Hutchins or a Sub-Adviser to predict movements of the overall
securities, interest rate or currency exchange markets, which
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requires different skills than predicting changes in the prices of individual
securities. While Mitchell Hutchins and the Sub-Advisers are experienced in the
use of Derivative Instruments, there can be no assurance that any particular
strategy adopted will succeed.
(2) There might be imperfect correlation, or even no correlation, between
price movements of a Derivative Instrument and price movements of the
investments that are being hedged. For example, if the value of a Derivative
Instrument used in a short hedge increased by less than the decline in value of
the hedged investment, the hedge would not be fully successful. Such a lack of
correlation might occur due to factors affecting the markets in which Derivative
Instruments are traded, rather than the value of the investments being hedged.
The effectiveness of hedges using Derivative Instruments on indices will depend
on the degree of correlation between price movements in the index and price
movements in the securities being hedged.
(3) Hedging strategies, if successful, can reduce risk of loss by wholly or
partially offsetting the negative effect of unfavorable price movements in the
investments being hedged. However, hedging strategies can also reduce
opportunity for gain by offsetting the positive effect of favorable price
movements in the hedged investments. For example, if a Fund entered into a short
hedge because Mitchell Hutchins or a Sub-Adviser projected a decline in the
price of a security in that Fund's portfolio, and the price of that security
increased instead, the gain from that increase might be wholly or partially
offset by a decline in the price of the Derivative Instrument. Moreover, if the
price of the Derivative Instrument declined by more than the increase in the
price of the security, that Fund could suffer a loss. In either such case, the
Fund would have been in a better position had it not hedged at all.
(4) As described below, a Fund might be required to maintain assets as
"cover," maintain segregated accounts or make margin payments when it takes
positions in Derivative Instruments involving obligations to third parties
(i.e., Derivative Instruments other than purchased options). If the Fund was
unable to close out its positions in such Derivative Instruments, it might be
required to continue to maintain such assets or accounts or make such payments
until the positions expired or matured. These requirements might impair a Fund's
ability to sell a portfolio security or make an investment at a time when it
would otherwise be favorable to do so, or require that the Fund sell a portfolio
security at a disadvantageous time. A Fund's ability to close out a position in
a Derivative Instrument prior to expiration or maturity depends on the existence
of a liquid secondary market or, in the absence of such a market, the ability
and willingness of a contra party to enter into a transaction closing out the
position. Therefore, there is no assurance that any hedging position can be
closed out at a time and price that is favorable to a Fund.
COVER FOR STRATEGIES USING DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS. Transactions using
Derivative Instruments, other than purchased options, expose the Funds to an
obligation to another party. A Fund will not enter into any such transactions
unless it owns either (1) an offsetting ("covered") position in securities,
currencies or other options or futures contracts or (2) cash or liquid
securities, with a value sufficient at all times to cover its potential
obligations to the extent not covered as provided in (1) above. Each Fund will
comply with SEC guidelines regarding cover for such transactions and will, if
the guidelines so require, set aside cash or liquid securities in a segregated
account with its custodian in the prescribed amount.
Assets used as cover or held in a segregated account cannot be sold while
the position in the corresponding Derivative Instrument is open, unless they are
replaced with similar assets. As a result, committing a large portion of a
Fund's assets to cover positions or to segregated accounts could impede
portfolio management or the Fund's ability to meet redemption requests or other
current obligations.
OPTIONS. The Funds may purchase put and call options, and write (sell)
covered put or call options, in the case of Asia Pacific Growth Fund, Emerging
Markets Equity Fund and Global Equity Fund, on equity and debt securities, stock
and bond indices and foreign currencies, or in the case of Global Income Fund,
on debt securities, bond indices and foreign currencies. The purchase of call
options may serve as a long hedge, and the purchase of put options may serve as
a short hedge. In addition, Global Income Fund may purchase options to realize
gains by increasing or reducing its exposure to an asset class without
purchasing or selling the underlying securities. Writing covered put or call
options can enable a Fund to enhance income by reason of the premiums paid by
the purchasers of such options. Writing covered call options serves as a limited
short hedge, because declines in the value of the hedged investment would be
offset to the extent of the premium received for writing the option. However, if
the security appreciates to a price higher than the exercise price of the call
option, it can be expected that the option will be exercised and the affected
Fund will be obligated to
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sell the security at less than its market value. Writing covered put options
serves as a limited long hedge because increases in the value of the hedged
investment would be offset to the extent of the premium received for writing the
option. However, if the security depreciates to a price lower than the exercise
price of the put option, it can be expected that the put option will be
exercised and the Fund will be obligated to purchase the security at more than
its market value. The securities or other assets used as cover for OTC options
written by a Fund would be considered illiquid to the extent described under
"Investment Policies and Restrictions--Illiquid Securities."
The value of an option position will reflect, among other things, the
current market value of the underlying investment, the time remaining until
expiration, the relationship of the exercise price to the market price of the
underlying investment, the historical price volatility of the underlying
investment and general market conditions. Options normally have expiration dates
of up to nine months. Options that expire unexercised have no value.
A Fund may effectively terminate its right or obligation under an option by
entering into a closing transaction. For example, a Fund may terminate its
obligation under a call or put option that it had written by purchasing an
identical call or put option; this is known as a closing purchase transaction.
Conversely, a Fund may terminate a position in a put or call option it had
purchased by writing an identical put or call option; this is known as a closing
sale transaction. Closing transactions permit a Fund to realize profits or limit
losses on an option position prior to its exercise or expiration.
The Funds may purchase and write both exchange-traded and OTC options.
Exchange markets for options on debt securities and foreign currencies exist but
are relatively new, and these instruments are primarily traded on the OTC
market. Exchange-traded options in the United States are issued by a clearing
organization affiliated with the exchange on which the option is listed which,
in effect, guarantees completion of every exchange-traded option transaction. In
contrast, OTC options are contracts between a Fund and its counterparty (usually
a securities dealer or a bank) with no clearing organization guarantee. Thus,
when a Fund purchases or writes an OTC option, it relies on the counterparty to
make or take delivery of the underlying investment upon exercise of the option.
Failure by the counterparty to do so would result in the loss of any premium
paid by the Fund as well as the loss of any expected benefit of the transaction.
Generally, the OTC debt options or foreign currency options used by the
Funds are European-style options. This means that the option is only exercisable
immediately prior to its expiration. This is in contrast to American-style
options, which are exercisable at any time prior to the expiration date of the
option. There are also other types of options exercisable on certain specified
dates before expiration.
The Funds' ability to establish and close out positions in exchange-listed
options depends on the existence of a liquid market. The Funds intend to
purchase or write only those exchange-traded options for which there appears to
be a liquid secondary market. However, there can be no assurance that such a
market will exist at any particular time. Closing transactions can be made for
OTC options only by negotiating directly with the contra party, or by a
transaction in the secondary market if any such market exists. Although the
Funds will enter into OTC options only with contra parties that are expected to
be capable of entering into closing transactions with the Funds, there is no
assurance that a Fund will in fact be able to close out an OTC option position
at a favorable price prior to expiration. In the event of insolvency of the
contra party, a Fund might be unable to close out an OTC option position at any
time prior to its expiration.
If a Fund were unable to effect a closing transaction for an option it had
purchased, it would have to exercise the option to realize any profit. The
inability to enter into a closing purchase transaction for a covered put or call
option written by the Fund could cause material losses because the Fund would be
unable to sell the investment used as cover for the written option until the
option expires or is exercised.
A Fund may purchase and write put and call options on indices in much the
same manner as the more traditional options discussed above, except the index
options may serve as a hedge against overall fluctuations in a securities market
(or market sector) rather than anticipated increases or decreases in the value
of a particular security.
LIMITATIONS ON THE USE OF OPTIONS. The use of options is governed by the
following guidelines, which can be changed by each respective Fund's board
without shareholder vote:
(1) Each Fund may purchase a put or call option, including any
straddle or spread, only if the value of its premium, when aggregated with
the premiums on all other options held by the Fund, does not exceed 5% of
its total assets.
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(2) The aggregate value of securities underlying put options written
by each Fund, determined as of the date the put options are written will
not exceed 50% of its net assets.
(3) The aggregate premiums paid on all options (including options on
securities, foreign currencies and stock and bond indices and options on
futures contracts) purchased by each Fund that are held at any time will
not exceed 20% of its net assets.
FUTURES. The Funds may purchase and sell securities index futures
contracts, interest rate futures contracts, bond index future contracts and
foreign currency futures contracts. A Fund may also purchase put and call
options, and write covered put and call options, on futures in which it is
allowed to invest. The purchase of futures or call options thereon can serve as
a long hedge, and the sale of futures or the purchase of put options thereon can
serve as a short hedge. Writing covered call options on futures contracts can
serve as a limited short hedge, and writing covered put options on futures
contracts can serve as a limited long hedge, using a strategy similar to that
used for writing covered options on securities or indices. In addition, Global
Income Fund may purchase or sell futures contracts or purchase options thereon
to realize gains by increasing or reducing its exposure to an asset class
without purchasing or selling the underlying securities.
Futures strategies also can be used to manage the average duration of
Global Income Fund's portfolio. If Mitchell Hutchins wishes to shorten the
average duration of this Fund's portfolio, the Fund may sell a futures contract
or a call option thereon, or purchase a put option on that futures contract. If
Mitchell Hutchins wishes to lengthen the average duration of the Fund's
portfolio, the Fund may buy a futures contract or a call option thereon, or sell
a put option thereon.
A Fund may also write put options on futures contracts while at the same
time purchasing call options on the same futures contracts in order
synthetically to create a long futures contract position. Such options would
have the same strike prices and expiration dates. A Fund will engage in this
strategy only when it is more advantageous to a Fund than is purchasing the
futures contract.
No price is paid upon entering into a futures contract. Instead, at the
inception of a futures contract a Fund is required to deposit in a segregated
account with its custodian, in the name of the futures broker through whom the
transaction was effected, "initial margin" consisting of cash, obligations of
the United States or obligations fully guaranteed as to principal and interest
by the United States, in an amount generally equal to 10% or less of the
contract value. Margin must also be deposited when writing a call option on a
futures contract, in accordance with applicable exchange rules. Unlike margin in
securities transactions, initial margin on futures contracts does not represent
a borrowing, but rather is in the nature of a performance bond or good-faith
deposit that is returned to a Fund at the termination of the transaction if all
contractual obligations have been satisfied. Under certain circumstances, such
as periods of high volatility, a Fund may be required by an exchange to increase
the level of its initial margin payment, and initial margin requirements might
be increased generally in the future by regulatory action.
Subsequent "variation margin" payments are made to and from the futures
broker daily as the value of the futures position varies, a process known as
"marking to market." Variation margin does not involve borrowing, but rather
represents a daily settlement of each Fund's obligations to or from a futures
broker. When a Fund purchases an option on a future, the premium paid plus
transaction costs is all that is at risk. In contrast, when a Fund purchases or
sells a futures contract or writes a call option thereon, it is subject to daily
variation margin calls that could be substantial in the event of adverse price
movements. If a Fund has insufficient cash to meet daily variation margin
requirements, it might need to sell securities at a time when such sales are
disadvantageous.
Holders and writers of futures positions and options on futures can enter
into offsetting closing transactions, similar to closing transactions on
options, by selling or purchasing, respectively, an instrument identical to the
instrument held or written. Positions in futures and options on futures may be
closed only on an exchange or board of trade that provides a secondary market.
The Funds intend to enter into futures transactions only on exchanges or boards
of trade where there appears to be a liquid secondary market. However, there can
be no assurance that such a market will exist for a particular contract at a
particular time.
Under certain circumstances, futures exchanges may establish daily limits
on the amount that the price of a future or related option can vary from the
previous day's settlement price; once that limit is reached, no trades may be
made that day at a price beyond the limit. Daily price limits do not limit
potential losses because prices could move to the daily limit for several
consecutive days with little or no trading, thereby preventing liquidation of
unfavorable positions.
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If a Fund were unable to liquidate a futures or related options position
due to the absence of a liquid secondary market or the imposition of price
limits, it could incur substantial losses. A Fund would continue to be subject
to market risk with respect to the position. In addition, except in the case of
purchased options, a Fund would continue to be required to make daily variation
margin payments and might be required to maintain the position being hedged by
the future or option or to maintain cash or securities in a segregated account.
Certain characteristics of the futures market might increase the risk that
movements in the prices of futures contracts or related options might not
correlate perfectly with movements in the prices of the investments being
hedged. For example, all participants in the futures and related options markets
are subject to daily variation margin calls and might be compelled to liquidate
futures or related options positions whose prices are moving unfavorably to
avoid being subject to further calls. These liquidations could increase price
volatility of the instruments and distort the normal price relationship between
the futures or options and the investments being hedged. Also, because initial
margin deposit requirements in the futures market are less onerous than margin
requirements in the securities markets, there might be increased participation
by speculators in the futures markets. This participation also might cause
temporary price distortions. In addition, activities of large traders in both
the futures and securities markets involving arbitrage, "program trading" and
other investment strategies might result in temporary price distortions.
LIMITATIONS ON THE USE OF FUTURES AND RELATED OPTIONS. The use of futures
and related options is governed by the following guidelines, which can be
changed by a Fund's board without shareholder vote:
(1) To the extent a Fund enters into futures contracts and options on
futures positions that are not for bona fide hedging purposes (as defined
by the CFTC), the aggregate initial margin and premiums on those positions
(excluding the amount by which options are "in-the-money") may not exceed
5% of its net assets.
(2) The aggregate premiums paid on all options (including options on
securities, foreign currencies and stock or bond indices and options on
futures contracts) purchased by each Fund that are held at any time will
not exceed 20% of its net assets.
(3) The aggregate margin deposits on all futures contracts and options
thereon held at any time by each Fund will not exceed 5% of its total
assets.
FOREIGN CURRENCY HEDGING STRATEGIES--SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS. Each Fund may
use options and futures on foreign currencies, as described above, and forward
currency contracts, as described below, to hedge against movements in the values
of the foreign currencies in which the Fund's securities are denominated. Such
currency hedges can protect against price movements in a security a Fund owns or
intends to acquire that are attributable to changes in the value of the currency
in which it is denominated. Such hedges do not, however, protect against price
movements in the securities that are attributable to other causes.
A Fund might seek to hedge against changes in the value of a particular
currency when no Derivative Instruments on that currency are available or such
Derivative Instruments are considered expensive. In such cases, the Fund may
hedge against price movements in that currency by entering into transactions
using Derivative Instruments on another currency or a basket of currencies, the
value of which Mitchell Hutchins or a Sub-Adviser believes will have a positive
correlation to the value of the currency being hedged. For example, if a Fund
owned securities denominated in a foreign currency and Mitchell Hutchins or the
Sub-Adviser believed that currency would decline relative to another currency,
it might enter into a forward contract to sell an appropriate amount of the
first foreign currency, with payment to be made in the second foreign currency.
Transactions that use two foreign currencies are sometimes referred to as "cross
hedging." The risk that movements in the price of the Derivative Instrument will
not correlate perfectly with movements in the price of the currency being hedged
is magnified when this strategy is used.
The value of Derivative Instruments on foreign currencies depends on the
value of the underlying currency relative to the U.S. dollar. Because foreign
currency transactions occurring in the interbank market might involve
substantially larger amounts than those involved in the use of such Derivative
Instruments, a Fund could be disadvantaged by having to deal in the odd-lot
market (generally consisting of transactions of less than $1 million) for the
underlying foreign currencies at prices that are less favorable than for round
lots.
There is no systematic reporting of last sale information for foreign
currencies or any regulatory requirement that quotations available through
dealers or other market sources be firm or revised on a timely basis. Quotation
information generally is representative of very large transactions in the
interbank market and
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thus might not reflect odd-lot transactions where rates might be less favorable.
The interbank market in foreign currencies is a global, round-the-clock market.
To the extent the U.S. options or futures markets are closed while the markets
for the underlying currencies remain open, significant price and rate movements
might take place in the underlying markets that cannot be reflected in the
markets for the Derivative Instruments until they reopen.
Settlement of Derivative Instruments involving foreign currencies might be
required to take place within the country issuing the underlying currency. Thus,
the Funds might be required to accept or make delivery of the underlying foreign
currency in accordance with any U.S. or foreign regulations regarding the
maintenance of foreign banking arrangements by U.S. residents and might be
required to pay any fees, taxes and charges associated with such delivery
assessed in the issuing country.
FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS. Each Fund may enter into forward currency
contracts to purchase or sell foreign currencies for a fixed amount of U.S.
dollars or another foreign currency. Such transactions may serve as long
hedges--for example, a Fund may purchase a forward currency contract to lock in
the U.S. dollar price of a security denominated in a foreign currency that the
Fund intends to acquire. Forward currency contract transactions may also serve
as short hedges--for example, a Fund may sell a forward currency contract to
lock in the U.S. dollar equivalent of the proceeds from the anticipated sale of
a security denominated in a foreign currency. Global Income Fund may use forward
currency contracts to realize gains from favorable changes in exchange rates.
A Fund may seek to hedge against changes in the value of a particular
currency by using forward contracts on another foreign currency or a basket of
currencies, the value of which Mitchell Hutchins or a Sub-Adviser believes will
have a positive correlation to the values of the currency being hedged. In
addition, a Fund may use forward currency contracts to shift exposure to foreign
currency fluctuations from one country to another. For example, if a Fund owned
securities denominated in a foreign currency and Mitchell Hutchins or a
Sub-Adviser believes that currency would decline relative to another currency,
it might enter into a forward contract to sell an appropriate amount of the
first foreign currency, with payment to be made in the second foreign currency.
The purpose of entering into these contracts is to minimize the risk to the Fund
from adverse changes in the relationship between the U.S. and foreign
currencies. Transactions that use two foreign currencies are sometimes referred
to as "cross hedging." Use of a different foreign currency magnifies the risk
that movements in the price of a hedging instrument will not correlate or will
correlate unfavorably with the foreign currency being hedged.
The cost to a Fund of engaging in forward currency contracts varies with
factors such as the currency involved, the length of the contract period and the
market conditions then prevailing. Because forward currency contracts are
usually entered into on a principal basis, no fees or commissions are involved.
When a Fund enters into a forward currency contract, it relies on the contra
party to make or take delivery of the underlying currency at the maturity of the
contract. Failure by the contra party to do so would result in the loss of any
expected benefit of the transaction.
As is the case with futures contracts, holders and writers of forward
currency contracts can enter into offsetting closing transactions, similar to
closing transactions on futures, by selling or purchasing, respectively, an
instrument identical to the instrument purchased or sold. Secondary markets
generally do not exist for forward currency contracts, with the result that
closing transactions generally can be made for forward currency contracts only
by negotiating directly with the contra party. Thus, there can be no assurance
that a Fund will in fact be able to close out a forward currency contract at a
favorable price prior to maturity. In addition, in the event of insolvency of
the contra party, a Fund might be unable to close out a forward currency
contract at any time prior to maturity. In either event, the Fund would continue
to be subject to market risk with respect to the position, and would continue to
be required to maintain a position in the securities or currencies that are the
subject of the hedge or to maintain cash or securities in a segregated account.
The precise matching of forward currency contract amounts and the value of
the securities involved generally will not be possible because the value of such
securities, measured in the foreign currency, will change after the foreign
currency contract has been established. Thus, a Fund might need to purchase or
sell foreign currencies in the spot (cash) market to the extent such foreign
currencies are not covered by forward contracts. The projection of short-term
currency market movements is extremely difficult, and the successful execution
of a short-term hedging strategy is highly uncertain.
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LIMITATIONS ON THE USE OF FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS. Each Fund may enter
into forward currency contracts or maintain a net exposure to such contracts
only if (1) the consummation of the contracts would not obligate the Fund to
deliver an amount of foreign currency in excess of the value of the position
being hedged by such contracts or (2) the Fund segregates with its custodian
cash or liquid securities in an amount not less than the value of its total
assets committed to the consummation of the contract and not covered as provided
in (1) above, as marked to market daily.
SWAP TRANSACTIONS. Asia Pacific Growth Fund and Global Income Fund each
may enter into interest rate swap transactions. Asia Pacific Growth Fund also
may enter into currency swap transactions. Swap transactions include swaps,
caps, floors and collars. Interest rate swaps involve an agreement between two
parties to exchange payments that are based, for example, on variable and fixed
rates of interest and that are calculated on the basis of a specified amount of
principal (the "notional principal amount") for a specified period of time.
Interest rate cap and floor transactions involve an agreement between two
parties in which the first party agrees to make payments to the contra party
when a designated market interest rate goes above (in the case of a cap) or
below (in the case of a floor) a designated level on predetermined dates or
during a specified time period. Interest rate collar transactions involve an
agreement between two parties in which payments are made when a designated
market interest rate either goes above a designated ceiling level or goes below
a designated floor level on predetermined dates or during a specified time
period. Currency swaps, caps, floors and collars are similar to interest rate
swaps, caps, floors and collars but they are based on currency exchange rates
rather than interest rates.
Asia Pacific Growth Fund and Global Income Fund each may enter into
interest rate swap transactions to preserve a return or spread on a particular
investment or portion of its portfolio or to protect against any increase in the
price of securities it anticipates purchasing at a later date. Each of these
Funds intends to use these transactions as a hedge and not as a speculative
investment. Interest rate swap transactions are subject to risks comparable to
those described above with respect to other hedging strategies.
Asia Pacific Growth Fund and Global Income Fund each may enter into
interest rate swaps, caps, floors and collars on either an asset-based or
liability-based basis, depending on whether it is hedging its assets or its
liabilities, and will usually enter into interest rate swaps on a net basis,
i.e., the two payment streams are netted out, with a Fund receiving or paying,
as the case may be, only the net amount of the two payments. Inasmuch as these
interest rate swap transactions are entered into for good faith hedging
purposes, and inasmuch as segregated accounts will be established with respect
to such transactions, Mitchell Hutchins and Schroder Capital believe such
obligations do not constitute senior securities and, accordingly, will not treat
them as being subject to either Fund's borrowing restrictions. The net amount of
the excess, if any, of a Fund's obligations over its entitlements with respect
to each interest rate swap will be accrued on a daily basis, and appropriate
Fund assets having an aggregate net asset value at least equal to the accrued
excess will be maintained in a segregated account as described above in
"Investment Policies and Restrictions--Segregated Accounts." Each Fund also will
establish and maintain such segregated accounts with respect to its total
obligations under any swaps that are not entered into on a net basis and with
respect to any caps, floors and collars that are written by the Fund.
Asia Pacific Growth Fund and Global Income Fund each will enter into swap
transactions only with banks and recognized securities dealers believed by
Mitchell Hutchins or, in the case of Asia Pacific Growth Fund, Schroder Capital
to present minimal credit risk in accordance with guidelines established by the
Fund's board. If there is a default by the other party to such a transaction, a
Fund will have to rely on its contractual remedies (which may be limited by
bankruptcy, insolvency or similar laws) pursuant to the agreements related to
the transaction.
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TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS; PRINCIPAL HOLDERS OF SECURITIES
The trustees and executive officers of each Trust, their ages, business
addresses and principal occupations during the past five years are:
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BUSINESS EXPERIENCE;
NAME AND ADDRESS*; AGE POSITION WITH EACH TRUST OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS
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<S> <C> <C>
Margo N. Alexander**; 51 Trustee and President Mrs. Alexander is president, chief executive
officer and a director of Mitchell Hutch-
ins (since January 1995), and also an ex-
ecutive vice president and a director of
PaineWebber (since March 1984).
Mrs. Alexander is president and a direc-
tor or trustee of 32 investment companies
for which Mitchell Hutchins, PaineWebber or
their affiliates serve as investment
adviser.
Richard Q. Armstrong; 63 Trustee Mr. Armstrong is chairman and principal of
R.Q.A. Enterprises R.Q.A. Enterprises (management consulting
One Old Church Road-- firm) (since April 1991 and principal
Unit #6 occupation since March 1995). Mr. Armstrong
Greenwich, CT 06830 was chairman of the board, chief executive
officer and co-owner of Adirondack
Beverages (producer and distributor of soft
drinks and sparkling/still waters) (October
1993-March 1995). He was a partner of The
New England Consulting Group (management
consulting firm) (December 1992-September
1993). He was managing director of LVMH
U.S. Corporation (U.S. subsidiary of the
French luxury goods conglomerate,
LouisVuitton Moet Hennessey Corporation)
(1987-1991) and chairman of its wine and
spirits subsidiary, Schieffelin & Somerset
Company (1987-1991). Mr. Armstrong is a
director or trustee of 31 investment
companies for which Mitchell Hutchins,
PaineWebber or their affiliates serve as
investment adviser.
E. Garrett Bewkes, Jr.**; 72 Trustee and Chairman of the Mr. Bewkes is a director of Paine Webber
Board of Trustees Group Inc. ("PW Group") (holding company of
PaineWebber and Mitchell Hutchins). Prior
to December 1995, he was a consultant to PW
Group. Prior to 1988, he was chairman of
the board, president and chief executive
officer of American Bakeries Company.
Mr. Bewkes is a director of Interstate
Bakeries Corporation. Mr. Bewkes is a
director or trustee of 34 investment
companies for which Mitchell Hutchins,
PaineWebber or their affiliates serve as
investment adviser.
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BUSINESS EXPERIENCE;
NAME AND ADDRESS*; AGE POSITION WITH EACH TRUST OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS
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<S> <C> <C>
Richard R. Burt; 51 Trustee Mr. Burt is chairman of IEP Advisors, Inc.
1275 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. (international investments and consulting
Washington, D.C. 20004 firm) (since March 1994) and a
partner of McKinsey & Company (management
consulting firm) (since 1991). He is also a
director of Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.
(agricultural commodities,) Hollinger
International Co. (publishing), Homestake
Mining Corp., Powerhouse Technologies Inc.
and Wierton Steel Corp. He was the chief
negotiator in the Strategic Arms Reduction
Talks with the former Soviet Union
(1989-1991) and the U.S. Ambassador to the
Federal Republic of Germany (1985-1989). Mr. Burt
is a director or trustee of 31 investment
companies for which Mitchell Hutchins,
PaineWebber or their affiliates serve as
investment adviser.
Mary C. Farrell**; 48 Trustee Ms. Farrell is a managing director, senior
investment strategist and member of
the Investment Policy Committee
of PaineWebber. Ms. Farrell joined
PaineWebber in 1982. She is a member of the
Financial Women's Association and Women's
Economic Roundtable and appears as a
regular panelist on Wall $treet Week with
Louis Rukeyser. She also serves on the
Board of Overseers of New York University's
Stern School of Business. Ms. Farrell is a
director or trustee of 31 investment
companies for which Mitchell Hutchins,
PaineWebber or their affiliates serve as
investment adviser.
Meyer Feldberg; 56 Trustee Mr. Feldberg is Dean and Professor of
Columbia University Management of the Graduate School of
101 Uris Hall Business, Columbia University. Prior to
New York, New York 10027 1989, he was president of the Illinois
Institute of Technology. Dean Feldberg is
also a director of Primedia, Inc.,
Federated Department Stores, Inc. and
Revlon, Inc. Dean Feldberg is a director
or trustee of 33 investment companies for
which Mitchell Hutchins, PaineWebber
or their affiliates serve as investment
adviser.
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<CAPTION>
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE;
NAME AND ADDRESS*; AGE POSITION WITH EACH TRUST OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS
- ------------------------------------ --------------------------- ---------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
George W. Gowen; 69 Trustee Mr. Gowen is a partner in the law firm of
666 Third Avenue Dunnington, Bartholow & Miller. Prior to
New York, New York 10017 May 1994, he was a partner in the law firm
of Fryer, Ross & Gowen. Mr. Gowen is a
director or trustee of 31 investment
companies for which Mitchell Hutchins,
Paine Webber or their affiliates serve as
investment adviser.
Frederic V. Malek; 61 Trustee Mr. Malek is chairman of Thayer Capital
1455 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Partners (merchant bank). From January 1992
Suite 350 to November 1992, he was campaign manager
Washington, D.C. 20004 of Bush-Quayle '92. From 1990 to 1992, he
was vice chairman and, from 1989 to 1990,
he was president of Northwest Airlines
Inc., NWA Inc. (holding company of North-
west Airlines Inc.) and Wings Holdings Inc.
(holding company of NWA Inc.). Prior to
1989, he was employed by the Marriott
Corporation (hotels, restaurants, airline
catering and contract feeding), where he most
recently was an executive vice president and
president of Marriott Hotels and Resorts. Mr.
Malek is also a director of American
Management Systems, Inc. (management
consulting and computer related services),
Automatic Data Processing, Inc., CB Commercial
Group, Inc. (real estate services), Choice
Hotels International (hotel and hotel
franchising), FPL Group, Inc. (electric
services), Integra, Inc. (bio-medical), Manor
Care, Inc. (health care) and Northwest
Airlines Inc. Mr. Malek is a director or
trustee of 31 investment companies for which
Mitchell Hutchins, PaineWebber or their
affiliates serve as investment adviser.
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<CAPTION>
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE;
NAME AND ADDRESS*; AGE POSITION WITH EACH TRUST OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS
- ------------------------------------ --------------------------- ---------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Carl W. Schafer; 62 Trustee Mr. Schafer is president of the Atlantic
66 Witherspoon St. Foundation (charitable foundation sup-
#1100 porting mainly oceanographic exploration
Princeton, NJ 08542 and research). He is a director of Base Ten
Systems, Inc. (software), Roadway Express,
Inc. (trucking), The Guardian Group of
Mutual Funds, the Harding, Loevner Funds,
Evans Systems, Inc. (motor fuels,
convenience store and diversified company),
Electronic Clearing House, Inc., (financial
transactions processing), Frontier Oil
Corporation and Nutraceutix, Inc.
(biotechnology company). Prior to January
1993, he was chairman of the Investment
Advisory Committee of the Howard Hughes
Medical Institute. Mr. Schafer is a
director or trustee of 31 investment
companies for which Mitchell Hutchins,
PaineWebber or their affiliates serve as
investment adviser.
T. Kirkham Barneby; 52 Vice President Mr. Barneby is a managing director and chief
(Investment Trust only) investment officer--quantitative
investments of Mitchell Hutchins. Prior to
September 1994, he was a senior vice
president at Vantage Global Management. Mr.
Barneby is a vice president of six
investment companies for which Mitchell
Hutchins, PaineWebber or their affiliates
serve as investment adviser.
Julieanna Berry; 35 Vice President Ms. Berry is a first vice president and a
(Managed Trust only) portfolio manager of Mitchell Hutchins. Ms.
Berry is a vice president of two in-
vestment companies for which Mitchell
Hutchins, PaineWebber or their affiliates
serve as investment adviser.
Lawrence Chinsky; 29 Vice President and Mr. Chinsky is an assistant vice president
Assistant Treasurer and investment monitoring officer of the
mutual fund finance department of Mitchell
Hutchins. Prior to August 1997, he was a
securities compliance examiner with the
Office of Compliance, Inspections and
Examinations in the New York Regional
Office of the United States
Securities and Exchange Commission.
Mr. Chinsky is vice president and assis-
tant treasurer of 31 investment companies
for which Mitchell Hutchins, PaineWebber or
their affiliates serve as investment
adviser.
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<CAPTION>
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE;
NAME AND ADDRESS*; AGE POSITION WITH EACH TRUST OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS
- ------------------------------------ --------------------------- ---------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Karen L. Finkel; 40 Vice President Mrs. Finkel is a senior vice president and a
(Managed Trust only) portfolio manager of Mitchell Hutchins.
Mrs. Finkel is a vice president of two in-
vestment companies for which Mitchell
Hutchins, PaineWebber or their affiliates
serve as investment adviser.
James F. Keegan; 38 Vice President Mr. Keegan is a senior vice president and a
(Managed Trust only) portfolio manager of Mitchell Hutchins.
Prior to March 1996, he was director of
fixed income strategy and research of
Merrion Group, L.P. From 1987 to 1994, he
was a vice president of global investment
management of Bankers Trust. Mr. Keegan is
a vice president of three investment
companies for which Mitchell Hutchins,
PaineWebber and their affiliates serve as
investment adviser.
John J. Lee; 30 Vice President and Mr. Lee is a vice president and a manager of
Assistant Treasurer the mutual fund finance department of
Mitchell Hutchins. Prior to September 1997,
he was an audit manager in the financial
services practice of Ernst & Young LLP. Mr.
Lee is a vice president and assistant
treasurer for 32 investment companies for
which Mitchell Hutchins, PaineWebber and
their affiliates serve as an investment
adviser.
Thomas J. Libassi; 39 Vice President Mr. Libassi is a senior vice president and
(Managed Trust only) portfolio manager of Mitchell Hutchins.
Prior to May 1994, he was a vice presi-
dent of Keystone Custodian Funds Inc. with
portfolio management responsibility. Mr.
Libassi is a vice president of six
investment companies for which Mitchell
Hutchins, PaineWebber and their af-
filiates serve as investment adviser.
Dennis McCauley; 51 Vice President (Managed Mr. McCauley is a managing director
Trust and Investment Series and chief investment officer--fixed in-
only) come of Mitchell Hutchins. Prior to De-
cember 1994, he was director of fixed
income investments of IBM Corporation.
Mr. McCauley is a vice president of 22
investment companies for which Mitchell
Hutchins, PaineWebber and their affiliates
serve as investment adviser.
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<CAPTION>
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE;
NAME AND ADDRESS*; AGE POSITION WITH EACH TRUST OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS
- ------------------------------------ --------------------------- ---------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Ann E. Moran; 41 Vice President and Ms. Moran is a vice president and a manager
Assistant Treasurer of the mutual fund finance department of
Mitchell Hutchins. Ms. Moran is a vice
president and assistant treasurer of 32
investment companies for which Mitchell
Hutchins, PaineWebber and their affilates
serve as investment adviser.
Dianne E. O'Donnell; 46 Vice President and Ms. O'Donnell is a senior vice president and
Secretary deputy general counsel of Mitchell
Hutchins. Ms. O'Donnell is a vice presi-
dent and secretary of 31 investment
companies and a vice president and
assistant secretary of one investment
company for which Mitchell Hutchins,
PaineWebber and their affiliates serve as
investment adviser.
Emil Polito; 37 Vice President Mr. Polito is a senior vice president and di-
rector of operations and control for
Mitchell Hutchins. Mr. Polito is a vice
president of 32 investment companies for
which Mitchell Hutchins, PaineWebber and
their affiliates serve as investment
adviser.
Victoria E. Schonfeld; 47 Vice President Ms. Schonfeld is a managing director and
general counsel of Mitchell Hutchins. Prior
to May 1994, she was a partner in the law
firm of Arnold & Porter. Ms. Schonfeld is a
vice president of 31 investment companies
and a vice president and secretary of one
investment company for which Mitchell
Hutchins, PaineWebber and their affiliates
serve as investment adviser.
Paul H. Schubert; 35 Vice President and Mr. Schubert is a senior vice president and
Treasurer director of the mutual fund finance de-
partment of Mitchell Hutchins. From August
1992 to August 1994, he was a
vice president at BlackRock Financial
Management L.P. Mr. Schubert is a vice
president and treasurer of 32 investment
companies for which Mitchell Hutchins,
PaineWebber and their affiliates serve as
investment adviser.
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BUSINESS EXPERIENCE;
NAME AND ADDRESS*; AGE POSITION WITH EACH TRUST OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS
- ------------------------------------ --------------------------- ---------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Nirmal Singh; 42 Vice President Mr. Singh is a senior vice president and a
(Managed Trust only) portfolio manager of Mitchell Hutchins. Mr.
Singh is a vice president of four in-
vestment companies for which Mitchell
Hutchins, PaineWebber and their affili-
ates serve as investment adviser.
Barney A. Taglialatela; 37 Vice President and Mr. Taglialatela is a vice president and a
Assistant Treasurer manager of the mutual fund finance de-
partment of Mitchell Hutchins. Prior to
February 1995, he was a manager of the
mutual fund finance division of Kidder
Peabody Asset Management, Inc. Mr.
Taglialatela is a vice president and assis-
tant treasurer of 32 investment com-
panies for which Mitchell Hutchins,
PaineWebber and their affiliates serve as
investment adviser.
Mark A. Tincher; 42 Vice President Mr. Tincher is a managing director and chief
(Investment Trust, investment officer--equities of Mitchell
Investment Trust II and Hutchins. Prior to March 1995, he was a
Managed Trust only) vice president and directed the U.S. funds
management and equity research areas of
Chase Manhattan Private Bank. Mr. Tincher
is a vice president of 13 investment
companies for which Mitchell Hutchins,
PaineWebber and their affiliates serve as
investment adviser.
Craig M. Varrelman; 39 Vice President Mr. Varrelman is a senior vice president and
(Managed Trust only) a portfolio manager of Mitchell Hutchins.
Mr. Varrelman is a vice president of four
investment companies for which Mitchell
Hutchins or PaineWebber serves as
investment adviser.
Stuart Waugh; 43 Vice President (Investment Mr. Waugh is a managing director and a
Series only) portfolio manager of Mitchell Hutchins
responsible for global fixed income invest-
ments and currency trading. Mr. Waugh is
a vice president of five investment compa-
nies for which Mitchell Hutchins,
PaineWebber and their affiliates serve as
investment adviser.
Keith A. Weller; 37 Vice President and Mr. Weller is a first vice president and as-
Assistant Secretary sociate general counsel of Mitchell
Hutchins. Prior to May 1995, he was an
attorney in private practice. Mr. Weller
is a vice president and assistant secretary
of 31 investment companies for which
Mitchell Hutchins, PaineWebber and their
affiliates serve as investment adviser.
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* Unless otherwise indicated, the business address of each listed person is
1285 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10019.
** Mrs. Alexander, Mr. Bewkes and Ms. Farrell are "interested persons" of each
Fund as defined in the 1940 Act by virtue of their positions with Mitchell
Hutchins, PaineWebber, and/or PW Group.
Board members are compensated as follows:
o MANAGED TRUST has eight series and pays each trustee who is not an
"interested person" of the Trust $1,000 annually for each series.
Therefore, Managed Trust pays each such trustee $8,000 annually,
plus any additional amounts due for board or committee meetings.
o INVESTMENT TRUST II and INVESTMENT SERIES each pays board members
who are not "interested persons" of the Trust $1,000 annually for
its sole series, plus any additional amounts due for board or
committee meetings.
o INVESTMENT TRUST has two series and pays each board member who is
not an "interested person" of the Trust $1,000 annually for Global
Equity Fund and an additional $1,500 annually for its second series.
Therefore, Investment Trust pays each such board member $2,500
annually, plus any additional amounts due for board or committee
meetings.
Each Trust pays an additional $150 for each board meeting and each separate
meeting of a board committee with respect to each series. Each chairman of the
audit and contract review committees of individual funds within the PaineWebber
fund complex receives additional compensation, aggregating $15,000 annually,
from the relevant funds. All board members are reimbursed for any expenses
incurred in attending meetings. Board members and officers own in the aggregate
less than 1% of the outstanding shares of each Fund. Because PaineWebber,
Mitchell Hutchins and, as applicable, a Sub-Adviser perform substantially all
the services necessary for the operation of the Trusts and each Fund, the Trusts
require no employees. No officer, director or employee of Mitchell Hutchins or
PaineWebber presently receives any compensation from the Trusts for acting as a
board member or officer.
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The table below includes certain information relating to the compensation
of the current board members who held office with the Trusts or with other
PaineWebber funds during the Funds' fiscal years ended October 31, 1997.
COMPENSATION TABLE+
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<CAPTION>
TOTAL
AGGREGATE AGGREGATE AGGREGATE COMPENSATION
AGGREGATE COMPENSATION COMPENSATION COMPENSATION FROM THE
COMPENSATION FROM FROM FROM TRUSTS AND
FROM MANAGED INVESTMENT INVESTMENT INVESTMENT THE FUND
NAME OF PERSON, POSITION TRUST* SERIES* TRUST* TRUST II* COMPLEX**
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Richard Q. Armstrong,
Trustee........................ $7,300 $1,900 $3,075 $1,350 $ 94,885
Richard R. Burt,
Trustee........................ $7,300 $1,750 $3,075 $1,350 $ 87,085
Meyer Feldberg,
Trustee........................ $7,300 $3,053 $4,965 $2,305 $117,853
George W. Gowen,
Trustee........................ $7,700 $1,900 $3,075 $1,350 $101,567
Frederic V. Malek,
Trustee........................ $7,300 $1,900 $3,075 $1,350 $ 95,845
Carl W. Schafer,
Trustee........................ $7,300 $1,900 $3,075 $1,350 $ 94,885
</TABLE>
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+ Only independent board members are compensated by the Trusts and identified
above; board members who are "interested persons," as defined by the 1940
Act, do not receive compensation.
* Represents fees paid to each Trustee from the Trust indicated for the fiscal
year ended October 31, 1997.
** Represents total compensation paid to each board member during the calendar
ended December 31, 1997; no fund within the fund complex has a bonus,
pension, profit sharing or retirement plan.
PRINCIPAL HOLDERS OF SECURITIES
The following shareholder is shown in the Global Equity Fund records as
owning more than 5% of its shares:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NUMBER AND PERCENTAGE
OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY
NAME AND ADDRESS* OWNED AS OF AUGUST 31, 1998
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<S> <C>
Northern Trust Company as Trustee 1,620,834
FBO PaineWebber 401 K Plan 6.27%
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* The shareholder listed may be contacted c/o Mitchell Hutchins Asset Management
Inc., 1285 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019.
INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND DISTRIBUTION ARRANGEMENTS
INVESTMENT ADVISORY ARRANGEMENTS. Mitchell Hutchins acts as the investment
adviser and administrator to each Fund pursuant to separate contracts (each an
"Advisory Contract") with each Trust. Under the Advisory Contracts, each Fund
pays Mitchell Hutchins a fee, computed daily and paid monthly, at the annual
rates indicated below.
Under the terms of the Advisory Contracts, each Fund bears all expenses
incurred in its operation that are not specifically assumed by Mitchell
Hutchins. Expenses borne by each Fund include the following: (1) the cost
(including brokerage commissions) of securities purchased or sold by the Fund
and any losses incurred in connection therewith; (2) fees payable to and
expenses incurred on behalf of the Fund by Mitchell Hutchins;
(3) organizational expenses; (4) filing fees and expenses relating to the
registration and qualification of the Fund's shares under federal and state
securities laws and maintenance of such registrations and qualifications;
(5) fees and salaries payable to board members and officers who are not
interested persons (as
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defined in the 1940 Act) of the applicable Trust or Mitchell Hutchins; (6) all
expenses incurred in connection with the board members' services, including
travel expenses; (7) taxes (including any income or franchise taxes) and
governmental fees; (8) costs of any liability, uncollectible items of deposit
and other insurance or fidelity bonds; (9) any costs, expenses or losses arising
out of a liability of or claim for damages or other relief asserted against the
applicable Trust or Fund for violation of any law; (10) legal, accounting and
auditing expenses, including legal fees of special counsel for the independent
board members; (11) charges of custodians, transfer agents and other agents;
(12) costs of preparing share certificates; (13) expenses of setting in type and
printing prospectuses, statements of additional information and supplements
thereto, reports and proxy materials for existing shareholders, and costs of
mailing such materials to shareholders; (14) any extraordinary expenses
(including fees and disbursements of counsel) incurred by the Fund; (15) fees,
voluntary assessments and other expenses incurred in connection with membership
in investment company organizations; (16) costs of mailing and tabulating
proxies and costs of meetings of shareholders, the board and any committees
thereof; (17) the cost of investment company literature and other publications
provided to board members and officers; and (18) costs of mailing, stationery
and communications equipment.
Under each Advisory Contract, Mitchell Hutchins will not be liable for any
error of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by a Fund in
connection with the performance of the Advisory Contract, except a loss
resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence on the part of
Mitchell Hutchins in the performance of its duties or from reckless disregard of
its duties and obligations thereunder. Each Advisory Contract terminates
automatically upon assignment and is terminable at any time without penalty by
the Fund's board or by vote of the holders of a majority of the Fund's
outstanding voting securities on 60 days' written notice to Mitchell Hutchins,
or by Mitchell Hutchins on 60 days' written notice to the Fund.
ASIA PACIFIC GROWTH FUND. Mitchell Hutchins acts as the investment adviser
and administrator of Asia Pacific Growth Fund pursuant to an Investment Advisory
and Administration Contract with Managed Trust, dated April 21, 1988, made
applicable to the Fund by means of an Investment Advisory and Administration Fee
Agreement dated December 18, 1996 (together an "Advisory Contract"). Under the
Advisory Contract, the Fund pays Mitchell Hutchins a fee, computed daily and
paid monthly, at the annual rate of 1.20% of the Fund's average daily net assets
up to and including $100 million and at an annual rate of 1.10% of its average
daily net assets in excess of $100 million. During the period March 25, 1997
(commencement of operations) through October 31, 1997, the Fund paid (or
accrued) to Mitchell Hutchins advisory and administrative fees of $533,412.
The Advisory Contract authorizes Mitchell Hutchins to retain one or more
sub-advisers, but does not require Mitchell Hutchins to do so. Mitchell Hutchins
has entered into a separate contract with Schroder Capital, dated December 18,
1996 ("Sub-Advisory Contract"), pursuant to which Schroder Capital determines
what securities will be purchased, sold or held by Asia Pacific Growth Fund.
Under the Sub-Advisory Contract, Mitchell Hutchins (not the Fund) pays Schroder
Capital a fee, computed daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.65% of
the Fund's average daily net assets up to and including $100 million and at an
annual rate of 0.55% of the Fund's average daily net assets in excess of
$100 million. Schroder Capital bears all expenses incurred by it in connection
with its services under the Sub-Advisory Contract. During the period March 25,
1997 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 1997, Mitchell Hutchins
(not the Fund) paid (or accrued) to Schroder Capital $284,106 in sub-advisory
fees.
Under the Sub-Advisory Contract, Schroder Capital will not be liable for
any error of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by Managed
Trust, Asia Pacific Growth Fund, its shareholders or Mitchell Hutchins in
connection with the Sub-Advisory Contract, except any liability to Managed
Trust, the Fund, its shareholders or Mitchell Hutchins to which Schroder Capital
would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross
negligence on its part in the performance of its duties or from reckless
disregard by it of its obligations and duties under the Sub-Advisory Contract.
The Sub-Advisory Contract terminates automatically upon its assignment or
the termination of the Advisory Contract and is terminable at any time without
penalty by Managed Trust's board or by vote of the holders of a majority of the
Fund's outstanding voting securities on 60 days' notice to Schroder Capital, or
by Schroder Capital on 120 days' written notice to Mitchell Hutchins. The
Sub-Advisory Contract may also be terminated by Mitchell Hutchins (1) upon
material breach by Schroder Capital of its representations and warranties, which
breach shall not have been cured within a 20-day period after notice of such
breach; (2) if
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the Sub-Adviser becomes unable to discharge its duties and obligations under the
Sub-Advisory Contract or (3) on 120 days' notice to Schroder Capital.
Prior to August 1, 1997, PaineWebber provided certain services to Asia
Pacific Growth Fund not otherwise provided by its transfer agent. Pursuant to an
agreement between PaineWebber and the Fund relating to those services, for the
period from March 25, 1997 (commencement of operations) through July 31, 1997,
Asia Pacific Growth Fund paid (or accrued) to PaineWebber $9,958.
EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND. Mitchell Hutchins acts as the investment
adviser and administrator of Emerging Markets Equity Fund pursuant to an
Advisory Contract with Investment Trust II dated February 25, 1997. Under the
Advisory Contract, the Fund pays Mitchell Hutchins a fee, computed daily and
paid monthly, at the annual rate of 1.20% of the Fund's average daily net
assets. During the fiscal year ended October 31, 1997, the four months ended
October 31, 1996, and the fiscal years ended June 30, 1996 and June 30, 1995,
the Fund paid (or accrued) to Mitchell Hutchins, under either the current or a
prior contract, and/or to Kidder Peabody Asset Management, Inc. ("KPAM") (the
Fund's investment adviser prior to February 13, 1995) advisory and
administrative fees of $438,676, $220,071, $867,093 and $1,261,493,
respectively.
During the fiscal year ended October 31, 1997, the four months ended
October 31, 1996 and the fiscal years ended June 30, 1996 and June 30, 1995,
Mitchell Hutchins waived part of its management fees and reimbursed Emerging
Markets Equity Fund in the amounts of $180,568, $142,160, $538,618 and $81,217,
respectively; during these periods, certain expense limitations were applicable
which are no longer in effect. As of the date of this Statement of Additional
Information, Mitchell Hutchins was voluntarily waiving part of its management
fees and/or making reimbursements to Emerging Markets Equity Fund so that the
Fund's "Total Operating Expenses" were as listed in the Expense Table in the
Prospectus. Mitchell Hutchins may discontinue these voluntary waivers and/or
reimbursements at any time.
The Advisory Contract authorizes Mitchell Hutchins to retain one or more
sub-advisers, but does not require Mitchell Hutchins to do so. Mitchell Hutchins
has entered into a separate contract with Schroder Capital, dated February 25,
1997 ("Sub-Advisory Contract"), pursuant to which Schroder Capital determines
what securities will be purchased, sold or held by Emerging Markets Equity Fund.
Under the Sub-Advisory Contract, Mitchell Hutchins (not the Fund) pays Schroder
Capital a fee, computed daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.70% of
the Fund's average daily net assets. Schroder Capital bears all expenses
incurred by it in connection with its services under the Sub-Advisory Contract.
During the fiscal year ended October 31, 1997, Mitchell Hutchins (not the Fund)
paid (or accrued) to Schroder Capital $161,715 in sub-advisory fees. Under
sub-advisory contracts with the Fund's former sub-adviser, Emerging Markets
Management, from November 1, 1996 through February 24, 1997, for the four months
ended October 31, 1996 and the fiscal years ended June 30, 1996, and June 30,
1995, Mitchell Hutchins and/or KPAM paid (or accrued) fees of $86,731, $152,148,
$599,472 and $872,143, respectively, to Emerging Markets Management.
Under the Sub-Advisory Contract, Schroder Capital will not be liable for
any error of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by Investment
Trust II, Emerging Markets Equity Fund, its shareholders or Mitchell Hutchins in
connection with the Sub-Advisory Contract, except any liability to Investment
Trust II, the Fund, its shareholders or Mitchell Hutchins to which Schroder
Capital would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith
or gross negligence on its part in the performance of its duties or from
reckless disregard by it of its obligations and duties under the Sub-Advisory
Contract.
The Sub-Advisory Contract terminates automatically upon the assignment or
the termination of the Advisory Contract and is terminable at any time without
penalty by Investment Trust II's board or by vote of the holders of a majority
of the Fund's outstanding securities on 60 days' notice to Schroder Capital, or
by Schroder Capital on 60 days' written notice to Mitchell Hutchins. The
Sub-Advisory Contract may also be terminated by Mitchell Hutchins (1) upon
material breach by Schroder Capital of its representations and warranties, which
breach shall not have been cured within a 20-day period after notice of such
breach; (2) if the Sub-Adviser becomes unable to discharge its duties and
obligations under the Sub-Advisory Contract or (3) on 120 days' notice to
Schroder Capital.
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GLOBAL EQUITY FUND. Mitchell Hutchins acts as the investment adviser and
administrator of Global Equity Fund pursuant to an Advisory Contract with
Investment Trust dated October 1, 1998. Under the Advisory Contract, the Fund
pays Mitchell Hutchins a fee, computed daily and paid monthly, at the annual
rate of 0.85% of the Fund's average daily net assets up to and including
$500 million, 0.83% of amounts over $500 million and up to and including
$1 billion, and 0.805% of amounts over $1 billion. Under a substantially similar
contract, during the fiscal year ended October 31, 1997, the two months ended
October 31, 1996, and for the fiscal years ended August 31, 1996, and
August 31, 1995, the Fund paid (or accrued) to Mitchell Hutchins and/or KPAM
(the Fund's investment adviser prior to February 13, 1995) advisory and
administrative fees of $4,689,662, $794,518, $4,990,588 and $2,109,091,
respectively.
The Advisory Contract authorizes Mitchell Hutchins to retain one or more
sub-advisers but does not require Mitchell Hutchins to do so. Mitchell Hutchins
has entered into a separate contract with Invista dated October 1, 1998
("Invista Contract"), pursuant to which Invista serves as investment sub-adviser
for the foreign investments of Global Equity Fund. (Mitchell Hutchins allocates
the Fund's investments between U.S. and foreign investments and is responsible
for the day-to-day management of the Fund's U.S. investments.) Under the Invista
Contract, Mitchell Hutchins (not the Fund) is obligated to pay Invista at the
annual rate of 0.40% of the Fund's average daily net assets allocated to its
management up to and including $100 million. This fee drops to 0.29% of the
Fund's average daily net assets allocated to Invista's management in excess of
$100 million up to and including $300 million and to 0.265% of such assets in
excess of $300 million. Prior to October 1, 1998, GE Investment Management
Incorporated ("GEIM") served as investment sub-adviser for all the Fund's assets
pursuant to sub-advisory contracts with Mitchell Hutchins or Kidder, Peabody
Asset Management Inc ("KPAM"). Under those sub-advisory contracts, Mitchell
Hutchins or KPAM paid or accrued sub-advisory fees to GEIM for the fiscal year
ended October 31, 1997, the two months ended October 31, 1996, and the fiscal
years ended August 31, 1996, and August 31, 1995, of $1,695,840, $287,688,
$1,808,760 and $1,523,282, respectively.
Under the Invista Contract, Invista will not be liable for any error of
judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by Investment Trust, Global
Equity Fund, its shareholders or Mitchell Hutchins in connection with the
Sub-Advisory Contract, except any liability to Investment Trust, the Fund, its
shareholders or Mitchell Hutchins to which Invista would otherwise be subject by
reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence on its part in the
performance of its duties or from reckless disregard by it of its obligations
and duties under the Sub-Advisory Contract.
The Invista Contract terminates automatically upon its assignment or the
termination of the Advisory Contract and is terminable at any time without
penalty by Investment Trust's board or by vote of the holders of a majority of
the Fund's outstanding voting securities on 60 days' notice to Invista and
Mitchell Hutchins, or by Invista or Mitchell Hutchins on 120 days' written
notice to Investment Trust.
GLOBAL INCOME FUND. Mitchell Hutchins acts as the investment adviser and
administrator of Global Income Fund pursuant to an Advisory Contract with
Investment Series dated April 21, 1988. Under the Advisory Contract, the Fund
pays Mitchell Hutchins a fee, computed daily and paid monthly, at the annual
rate of 0.75% of the value of its average daily net assets up to and including
$500 million, 0.725% of amounts in excess of $500 million and up to $1 billion,
0.70% of amounts in excess of $1 billion and up to $1.5 billion, 0.675% of
amounts in excess of $1.5 billion and up to $2.0 billion, and 0.65% of amounts
over $2 billion. For the fiscal years ended October 31, 1997, October 31, 1996
and October 31, 1995, the Fund paid (or accrued) to Mitchell Hutchins advisory
and administrative fees of $5,683,381, $7,812,766 and $9,229,318, respectively.
Prior to August 1, 1997, PaineWebber provided certain services to Global
Income Fund not otherwise provided by its transfer agent. Pursuant to an
agreement between PaineWebber and the Fund relating to those services, for the
period from November 1, 1996 to July 31, 1997 and for the fiscal years ended
October 31, 1996 and October 31, 1995, Global Income Fund paid (or accrued) to
PaineWebber $189,131, $305,944 and $376,299, respectively.
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ALL FUNDS. During its fiscal year (or period) ended October 31, 1997, the
indicated Fund paid (or accrued) the following fees to PaineWebber for its
services as securities lending agent:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FUND AMOUNT
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------
<S> <C>
Asia Pacific Growth Fund.......................................................... $ 14,324
Emerging Markets Equity Fund...................................................... $ 5,582
Global Equity Fund................................................................ $ 42,125
Global Income Fund................................................................ $ 26,057
</TABLE>
Subsequent to August 1, 1997, PFPC (not the Funds) pays PaineWebber for
certain transfer agency related services that PFPC has delegated to PaineWebber.
NET ASSETS. The following table shows the approximate net assets as of
January 31, 1998, sorted by category of investment objective, of the investment
companies as to which Mitchell Hutchins serves as adviser or sub-adviser. An
investment company may fall into more than one of the categories below.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NET ASSETS
INVESTMENT CATEGORY ($ MIL)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------
<S> <C>
Domestic (excluding Money Market)................................................ $ 6,697.8
Global........................................................................... $ 3,365.6
Equity/Balanced.................................................................. $ 5,173.7
Fixed Income (excluding Money Market)............................................ $ 4,889.7
Taxable Fixed Income........................................................ $ 3,300.0
Tax-Free Fixed Income....................................................... $ 1,589.7
Money Market Funds............................................................... $ 27,372.6
</TABLE>
PERSONNEL TRADING POLICIES. Mitchell Hutchins personnel may invest in
securities for their own accounts pursuant to a code of ethics that describes
the fiduciary duty owed to shareholders of PaineWebber mutual funds and other
Mitchell Hutchins advisory accounts by all Mitchell Hutchins' directors,
officers and employees, establishes procedures for personal investing and
restricts certain transactions. For example, employee accounts generally must be
maintained at PaineWebber, personal trades in most securities require
pre-clearance and short-term trading and participation in initial public
offerings generally are prohibited. In addition, the code of ethics puts
restrictions on the timing of personal investing in relation to trades by
PaineWebber Funds and other Mitchell Hutchins advisory clients. Personnel of
each Sub-Adviser may also invest in securities for their own accounts pursuant
to comparable codes of ethics.
DISTRIBUTION ARRANGEMENTS. Mitchell Hutchins acts as the distributor of
each class of shares of each Fund under separate distribution contracts with
each Trust (collectively, "Distribution Contracts"). Each Distribution Contract
requires Mitchell Hutchins to use its best efforts, consistent with its other
businesses, to sell shares of the applicable Fund. Shares of each Fund are
offered continuously. Under separate exclusive dealer agreements between
Mitchell Hutchins and PaineWebber relating to each class of shares of the Funds
(collectively, "Exclusive Dealer Agreements"), PaineWebber and its correspondent
firms sell each Fund's shares.
Under separate plans of distribution pertaining to the Class A, Class B and
Class C shares of each Fund adopted by each Trust in the manner prescribed under
Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (each, respectively, a "Class A Plan," "Class B
Plan" and "Class C Plan," and collectively, "Plans"), each Fund pays Mitchell
Hutchins a service fee, accrued daily and payable monthly, at the annual rate of
0.25% of the average daily net assets of each class of shares. Under the
Class B Plan, each Fund pays Mitchell Hutchins a distribution fee, accrued daily
and payable monthly, at the annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets
of the Class B shares. Under the Class C Plan, each Fund pays Mitchell Hutchins
a distribution fee, accrued daily and payable monthly, at the annual rate of
0.75% (in the case of Asia Pacific Growth Fund, Emerging Markets Equity Fund and
Global Equity Fund) or 0.50% (in the case of Global Income Fund) of the average
daily net assets of the Class C shares. There is no distribution plan with
respect to the Funds' Class Y shares.
Among other things, each Plan provides that (1) Mitchell Hutchins will
submit to the applicable board at least quarterly, and the board members will
review, reports regarding all amounts expended under the Plan and the purposes
for which such expenditures were made, (2) the Plan will continue in effect only
so long as it is approved at least annually, and any material amendment thereto
is approved, by the applicable board,
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including those board members who are not "interested persons" of the Trust and
who have no direct or indirect financial interest in the operation of the Plan
or any agreement related to the Plan, acting in person at a meeting called for
that purpose, (3) payments by a Fund under the Plan shall not be materially
increased without the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the
outstanding shares of the relevant class and (4) while the Plan remains in
effect, the selection and nomination of board members who are not "interested
persons" of the Trust shall be committed to the discretion of the board members
who are not "interested persons" of that Trust.
In reporting amounts expended under the Plans to the board members,
Mitchell Hutchins allocates expenses attributable to the sale of each class of
each Fund's shares to such class based on the ratio of sales of shares of such
class to the sales of all three classes of shares. The fees paid by one class of
a Fund's shares will not be used to subsidize the sale of any other class of
Fund shares.
The Funds paid (or accrued) the following fees to Mitchell Hutchins under
the Class A, Class B and Class C Plans during the fiscal year (or period) ended
October 31, 1997:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ASIA PACIFIC EMERGING MARKETS
GROWTH FUND EQUITY FUND GLOBAL EQUITY FUND GLOBAL INCOME FUND
------------- ----------------- ------------------- -------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Class A........................... $ 43,850 $ 32,006 $ 789,664 $ 1,317,917
Class B........................... $ 167,837 $ 13,867 $ 1,070,444 $ 1,847,036
Class C........................... $ 101,270 $ 66,418 $ 650,447 $ 325,118
</TABLE>
Mitchell Hutchins estimates that it and its parent corporation,
PaineWebber, incurred the following shareholder service-related and
distribution-related expenses with respect to each Fund during the fiscal year
(or period) ended October 31, 1997:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ASIA PACIFIC EMERGING MARKETS
GROWTH FUND EQUITY FUND GLOBAL EQUITY FUND GLOBAL INCOME FUND
------------- ----------------- ------------------- -------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
CLASS A
Marketing and advertising......... $ 0 $60,062 $ 199,199 $ 348,403
Amortization of commissions....... $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Printing of prospectuses and
statements of additional
information..................... $11,988 $ 938 $ 16,675 $ 1,896
Branch network costs allocated and
interest expense................ $79,808 $88,809 $ 1,269,679 $ 2,405,758
Service fees paid to PaineWebber
investment executives........... $16,663 $12,073 $ 298,221 $ 500,809
CLASS B
Marketing and advertising......... $ 0 $ 6,508 $ 67,518 $ 114,697
Amortization of commissions....... $44,419 $ 3,985 $ 310,227 $ 539,463
Printing of prospectuses and
statements of additional
information..................... $11,470 $ 102 $ 5,652 $ 624
Branch network costs allocated and
interest expense................ $90,536 $ 9,624 $ 465,675 $ 799,194
Service fees paid to PaineWebber
investment executives........... $15,945 $ 1,311 $ 101,024 $ 175,469
CLASS C
Marketing and advertising......... $ 0 $31,153 $ 41,022 $ 28,228
Amortization of commissions....... $28,862 $18,795 $ 184,177 $ 82,363
Printing of prospectuses and
statement of additional
information..................... $ 6,919 $ 487 $ 3,434 $ 154
Branch network costs allocated and
interest expense................ $46,407 $46,067 $ 263,148 $ 194,222
Service fees paid to PaineWebber
investment executives........... $ 9,621 $ 6,265 $ 61,393 $ 41,182
</TABLE>
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"Marketing and advertising" includes various internal costs allocated by
Mitchell Hutchins to its efforts at distributing the Funds' shares. These
internal costs encompass office rent, salaries and other overhead expenses of
various departments and areas of operations of Mitchell Hutchins. "Branch
network costs allocated and interest expense" consist of an allocated portion of
the expenses of various PaineWebber departments involved in the distribution of
the Funds' shares, including the PaineWebber retail branch system.
In approving each Fund's overall Flexible Pricing(Service Mark) system of
distribution, the applicable board considered several factors, including that
implementation of Flexible Pricing would (1) enable investors to choose the
purchasing option best suited to their individual situation, thereby encouraging
current shareholders to make additional investments in the Fund and attracting
new investors and assets to the Fund to the benefit of the Fund and its
shareholders, (2) facilitate distribution of the Fund's shares and (3) maintain
the competitive position of the Fund in relation to other funds that have
implemented or are seeking to implement similar distribution arrangements.
In approving the Class A Plan, each board considered all the features of
the distribution system, including (1) the conditions under which initial sales
charges would be imposed and the amount of such charges, (2) Mitchell Hutchins'
belief that the initial sales charge combined with a service fee would be
attractive to PaineWebber investment executives and correspondent firms,
resulting in greater growth of the Fund than might otherwise be the case,
(3) the advantages to the shareholders of economies of scale resulting from
growth in the Fund's assets and potential continued growth, (4) the services
provided to the Fund and its shareholders by Mitchell Hutchins, (5) the services
provided by PaineWebber pursuant to its Exclusive Dealer Agreement with Mitchell
Hutchins and (6) Mitchell Hutchins' shareholder service-related expenses and
costs.
In approving the Class B Plan, the board of each Fund considered all the
features of the distribution system, including (1) the conditions under which
contingent deferred sales charges would be imposed and the amount of such
charges, (2) the advantage to investors in having no initial sales charges
deducted from Fund purchase payments and instead having the entire amount of
their purchase payments immediately invested in Fund shares, (3) Mitchell
Hutchins' belief that the ability of PaineWebber investment executives and
correspondent firms to receive sales commissions when Class B shares are sold
and continuing service fees thereafter while their customers invest their entire
purchase payments immediately in Class B shares would prove attractive to the
investment executives and correspondent firms, resulting in greater growth of
the Fund than might otherwise be the case, (4) the advantages to the
shareholders of economies of scale resulting from growth in the Fund's assets
and potential continued growth, (5) the services provided to the Fund and its
shareholders by Mitchell Hutchins, (6) the services provided by PaineWebber
pursuant to its Exclusive Dealer Agreement with Mitchell Hutchins and
(7) Mitchell Hutchins' shareholder service- and distribution-related expenses
and costs. The board members also recognized that Mitchell Hutchins' willingness
to compensate PaineWebber and its investment executives, without the concomitant
receipt by Mitchell Hutchins of initial sales charges, was conditioned upon its
expectation of being compensated under the Class B Plan.
In approving the Class C Plan, each board considered all the features of
the distribution system, including (1) the advantage to investors in having no
initial sales charges deducted from Fund purchase payments and instead having
the entire amount of their purchase payments immediately invested in Fund
shares, (2) the advantage to investors in being free from contingent deferred
sales charges upon redemption for shares held more than one year and paying for
distribution on an ongoing basis, (3) Mitchell Hutchins' belief that the ability
of PaineWebber investment executives and correspondent firms to receive sales
compensation for their sales of Class C shares on an ongoing basis, along with
continuing service fees, while their customers invest their entire purchase
payments immediately in Class C shares and generally do not face contingent
deferred sales charges, would prove attractive to the investment executives and
correspondent firms, resulting in greater growth to the Fund than might
otherwise be the case, (4) the advantages to the shareholders of economies of
scale resulting from growth in the Fund's assets and potential continued growth,
(5) the services provided to the Fund and its shareholders by Mitchell Hutchins,
(6) the services provided by PaineWebber pursuant to its Exclusive Dealer
Agreement with Mitchell Hutchins and (7) Mitchell Hutchins' shareholder service-
and distribution-related expenses and costs. The board members also recognized
that Mitchell Hutchins' willingness to compensate PaineWebber and its investment
executives, without the concomitant
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receipt by Mitchell Hutchins of initial sales charges or contingent deferred
sales charges upon redemption, was conditioned upon its expectation of being
compensated under the Class C Plan.
With respect to each Plan, the boards considered all compensation that
Mitchell Hutchins would receive under the Plan and the Distribution Contract,
including service fees and, as applicable, initial sales charges, distribution
fees and contingent deferred sales charges. The boards also considered the
benefits that would accrue to Mitchell Hutchins under each Plan in that Mitchell
Hutchins would receive service, distribution and advisory fees that are
calculated based upon a percentage of the average net assets of a Fund, which
fees would increase if the Plan were successful and the Fund attained and
maintained significant asset levels.
Under the Distribution Contract between each Trust and Mitchell Hutchins
for the Class A shares for the fiscal years (or periods) set forth below,
Mitchell Hutchins earned the following approximate amounts of sales charges and
retained the following approximate amounts, net of concessions to PaineWebber as
exclusive dealer.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD ENDED
OCTOBER 31, 1997
------------------
<S> <C>
ASIA PACIFIC GROWTH FUND
Earned.......................................... $1,142,055
Retained........................................ $ 67,143
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FISCAL YEARS ENDED
FOUR MONTHS JUNE 30,
FISCAL YEAR ENDED ENDED OCTOBER 31, --------------------
OCTOBER 31, 1997 1996 1996 1995
------------------ ----------------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND
Earned.......................................... $ 10,692 $ 4,109 $ 25,696 $ 28,289
Retained........................................ $ 662 $ 251 $ 1,280 $ 225
<CAPTION>
FISCAL YEARS ENDED
TWO MONTHS AUGUST 31,
FISCAL YEAR ENDED ENDED OCTOBER 31, --------------------
OCTOBER 31, 1997 1996 1996 1995
------------------ ----------------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
Earned.......................................... $ 132,728 $ 22,360 $229,590 $130,094
Retained........................................ $ 8,400 $ 1,366 $ 10,949 $ 3,353
<CAPTION>
FISCAL YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31,
---------------------------------------------------
1997 1996 1995
------------------ ----------------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
GLOBAL INCOME FUND
Earned.......................................... $ 29,617 $ 37,752 $ 43,136
Retained........................................ $ 2,950 $ 6,564 $ 12,003
</TABLE>
Mitchell Hutchins earned and retained the following contingent deferred
sales charges paid upon certain redemptions of shares for the fiscal year (or
period) ended October 31, 1997:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ASIA PACIFIC EMERGING MARKETS
GROWTH FUND EQUITY FUND GLOBAL EQUITY FUND GLOBAL INCOME FUND
------------- ----------------- ------------------- -------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Class A........................... $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Class B........................... $ 7,821 $ 785 $ 249,534 $ 387,664
Class C........................... $10,620 $ 1,792 $ 2,641 $ 8,479
</TABLE>
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PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS
Subject to policies established by each board, Mitchell Hutchins or a
Sub-Adviser, as applicable, is responsible for the execution of each Fund's
portfolio transactions and the allocation of brokerage transactions. In
executing portfolio transactions, Mitchell Hutchins or the Sub-Adviser seeks to
obtain the best net results for a Fund, taking into account such factors as the
price (including the applicable brokerage commission or dealer spread), size of
order, difficulty of execution and operational facilities of the firm involved.
While Mitchell Hutchins and the Sub-Advisers generally seek reasonably
competitive commission rates, payment of the lowest commission is not
necessarily consistent with obtaining the best net results. Prices paid to
dealers in principal transactions, through which most debt securities and some
equity securities are traded, generally include a "spread," which is the
difference between the prices at which the dealer is willing to purchase and
sell a specific security at the time. The Funds may invest in securities traded
in the OTC market and will engage primarily in transactions directly with the
dealers who make markets in such securities, unless a better price or execution
could be obtained by using a broker. For the period March 25, 1997 (commencement
of operations) to October 31, 1997, Asia Pacific Growth Fund paid $454,243 in
brokerage commissions. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1997, the four
months ended October 31, 1996, and the fiscal years ended June 30, 1996 and
June 30, 1995, Emerging Markets Equity Fund paid $266,325, $80,726, $264,723 and
$531,901, respectively, in brokerage commissions. For the fiscal year ended
October 31, 1997, the two months ended October 31, 1996 and the fiscal years
ended August 31, 1996 and August 31, 1995, Global Equity Fund paid $384,903,
$118,589, $1,472,329 and $850,531, respectively, in brokerage commissions. For
the fiscal years ended October 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, Global Income Fund paid
$3,330, $0 and $0, respectively, in brokerage commissions.
The Funds have no obligation to deal with any broker or group of brokers in
the execution of portfolio transactions. The Funds contemplate that, consistent
with the policy of obtaining the best net results, brokerage transactions may be
conducted through Mitchell Hutchins or its affiliates, including PaineWebber, or
brokerage affiliates of Schroder Capital or Invista. Each board has adopted
procedures in conformity with Rule 17e-1 under the 1940 Act to ensure that all
brokerage commissions paid to PaineWebber or brokerage affiliates of Schroder
Capital or Invista are reasonable and fair. Specific provisions in the Advisory
Contracts and the applicable Sub-Advisory Contracts authorize Mitchell Hutchins
and Schroder Capital or Invista, respectively, and any of their affiliates that
is a member of a national securities exchange to effect portfolio transactions
for the applicable Funds on such exchange and to retain compensation in
connection with such transactions. Any such transactions will be effected and
related compensation paid only in accordance with applicable SEC regulations.
None of the Funds paid brokerage commissions to PaineWebber or Schroder
Capital's or GEIM's affiliates during its last three fiscal years (or with
respect to Asia Pacific Growth Fund, since operations commenced).
Transactions in futures contracts are executed through futures commission
merchants ("FCMs"), who receive brokerage commissions for their services. The
Funds' procedures in selecting FCMs to execute their transactions in futures
contracts, including procedures permitting the use of Mitchell Hutchins and its
affiliates or brokerage affiliates of Schroder Capital or Invista, are similar
to those in effect with respect to brokerage transactions in securities.
Consistent with the interests of the Funds and subject to the review of
each board, Mitchell Hutchins or a Sub-Adviser may cause a Fund to purchase and
sell portfolio securities through brokers who provide Mitchell Hutchins or a
Sub-Adviser with research, analysis, advice and similar services. In return for
such services, the Funds may pay to those brokers a higher commission than may
be charged by other brokers, provided that Mitchell Hutchins or the Sub-Adviser
determines in good faith that such commission is reasonable in terms either of
that particular transaction or of the overall responsibility of Mitchell
Hutchins or the Sub-Adviser, as applicable, to that Fund and its other clients,
and that the total commissions paid by the Fund will be reasonable in relation
to the benefits to the Fund over the long term. For the fiscal period March 25,
1997 (commencement of operations) to October 31, 1997, Schroder Capital directed
$882,017 in Asia Pacific Growth Fund's portfolio transactions to brokers chosen
because they provided research services, for which Asia Pacific Growth Fund paid
$4,678 in commissions. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1997, Schroder
Capital directed none of Emerging Markets Equity Fund's portfolio transactions
to brokers chosen for research services. For the fiscal year ended October 31,
1997, GE Investment Management directed none of Global Equity Fund's portfolio
transactions to brokers chosen research services. For the fiscal year ended
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October 31, 1997, Mitchell Hutchins directed none of Global Income Fund's
portfolio transactions to brokers chosen for research services.
For purchases or sales with broker-dealer firms that act as principal,
Mitchell Hutchins or the applicable Sub-Adviser seeks best execution. Although
Mitchell Hutchins and the Sub-Adviser may receive certain research or execution
services in connection with these transactions, Mitchell Hutchins and the
Sub-Advisers will not purchase securities at a higher price or sell securities
at a lower price than would otherwise be paid if no weight was attributed to the
services provided by the executing dealer. Moreover, Mitchell Hutchins and the
Sub-Advisers will not enter into any explicit soft dollar arrangements relating
to principal transactions and will not receive in principal transactions the
types of services that could be purchased for hard dollars. Mitchell Hutchins or
a Sub-Adviser may engage in agency transactions in OTC equity and debt
securities in return for research and execution services. These transactions are
entered into only in compliance with procedures ensuring that the transaction
(including commissions) is at least as favorable as it would have been if
effected directly with a market-maker that did not provide research or execution
services. These procedures include Mitchell Hutchins or the Sub-Adviser
receiving multiple quotes from dealers before executing the transactions on an
agency basis.
Information and research services furnished by brokers or dealers through
which or with which the Funds effect securities transactions may be used by
Mitchell Hutchins or a Sub-Adviser in advising other funds or accounts and,
conversely, research services furnished to Mitchell Hutchins or a Sub-Adviser by
brokers or dealers in connection with other funds or accounts that either of
them advises may be used in advising the Funds. Information and research
received from brokers or dealers will be in addition to, and not in lieu of, the
services required to be performed by Mitchell Hutchins under the Advisory
Contracts or the Sub-Advisers under the Sub-Advisory Contracts.
Investment decisions for a Fund and for other investment accounts managed
by Mitchell Hutchins or by a Sub-Adviser are made independently of each other in
light of differing considerations for the various accounts. However, the same
investment decision may occasionally be made for a Fund and one or more of such
accounts. In such cases, simultaneous transactions are inevitable. Purchases or
sales are then averaged as to price and allocated between that Fund and such
other account(s) as to amount according to a formula deemed equitable to the
Fund and such account(s). While in some cases this practice could have a
detrimental effect upon the price or value of the security as far as the Funds
are concerned, or upon their ability to complete their entire order, in other
cases it is believed that coordination and the ability to participate in volume
transactions will be beneficial to the Funds.
The Funds will not purchase securities that are offered in underwritings in
which PaineWebber or an affiliate of a Sub-Adviser is a member of the
underwriting or selling group, except pursuant to procedures adopted by each
board pursuant to Rule 10f-3 under the 1940 Act. Among other things, these
procedures require that the spread or commission paid in connection with such a
purchase be reasonable and fair, the purchase be at not more than the public
offering price prior to the end of the first business day after the date of the
public offering and that PaineWebber or any affiliate thereof or an affiliate of
a Sub-Adviser not participate in or benefit from the sale to the Funds.
As of October 31, 1997, Global Equity Fund owned common stock issued by the
following company which is a regular broker-dealer for the Fund: Morgan Stanley,
Dean Witter, Discover & Co. ($4,289,901). In addition, the Fund had entered into
repurchase agreement transactions as of that date with State Street Bank & Trust
Company ($10,510,000), also one of its regular broker-dealers.
As of October 31, 1997, Emerging Markets Equity Fund had entered into a
repurchase agreement transaction with the following regular broker-dealer for
the Fund: State Street Bank & Trust Company ($269,000).
As of October 31, 1997, Asia Pacific Growth Fund had entered into
repurchase agreement transactions with the following regular broker-dealers for
the Fund: Union Bank of Switzerland ($2,740,000); State Street Bank & Trust
Company ($1,010,000); and Dresdner Bank AG ($2,740,000).
As of October 31, 1997, Global Income Fund had entered into repurchase
agreement transactions with the following regular broker-dealers for the Fund:
Citicorp Securities Inc. ($20,000,000); Dresdner Securities (USA) Inc.
($1,466,000); Salomon Brothers Inc. ($13,247,000); J.P. Morgan Inc.
($15,368,000); and Union Bank of Switzerland ($30,000,000).
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PORTFOLIO TURNOVER. The Funds' annual portfolio turnover rates may vary
greatly from year to year, but they will not be a limiting factor when
management deems portfolio changes appropriate. The portfolio turnover rate is
calculated by dividing the lesser of a Fund's annual sales or purchases of
portfolio securities (exclusive of purchases or sales of securities whose
maturities at the time of acquisition were one year or less) by the monthly
average value of securities in the portfolio during the year.
The Funds' respective portfolio turnover rates for the fiscal periods shown
were:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
ASIA PACIFIC GROWTH FUND
Fiscal Period March 25, 1997 (commencement of operations) to October 31, 1997............................. 13%
EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND
Fiscal Year ended October 31, 1997........................................................................ 87%
Four Months ended October 31, 1996........................................................................ 22%
Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1996........................................................................... 69%
GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
Fiscal Year ended October 31, 1997........................................................................ 86%
Two Months ended October 31, 1996......................................................................... 3%
Fiscal Year ended August 31, 1996......................................................................... 33%
GLOBAL INCOME FUND
Fiscal Year ended October 31, 1997........................................................................ 172%
Fiscal Year ended October 31, 1996........................................................................ 126%
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REDUCED SALES CHARGES, ADDITIONAL EXCHANGE AND REDEMPTION
INFORMATION AND OTHER SERVICES
COMBINED PURCHASE PRIVILEGE-CLASS A SHARES. Investors and eligible groups
of related Fund investors may combine purchases of Class A shares of the Funds
with concurrent purchases of Class A shares of any other PaineWebber mutual fund
and thus take advantage of the reduced sales charges indicated in the tables of
sales charges for Class A shares in the Prospectus. The sales charge payable on
the purchase of Class A shares of the Funds and Class A shares of such other
funds will be at the rates applicable to the total amount of the combined
concurrent purchases.
An "eligible group of related Fund investors" can consist of any
combination of the following:
(a) an individual, that individual's spouse, parents and children;
(b) an individual and his or her Individual Retirement Account
("IRA");
(c) an individual (or eligible group of individuals) and any company
controlled by the individual(s) (a person, entity or group that holds 25%
or more of the outstanding voting securities of a corporation will be
deemed to control the corporation, and a partnership will be deemed to be
controlled by each of its general partners);
(d) an individual (or eligible group of individuals) and one or more
employee benefit plans of a company controlled by the individual(s);
(e) an individual (or eligible group of individuals) and a trust
created by the individual(s), the beneficiaries of which are the individual
and/or the individual's spouse, parents or children;
(f) an individual and a Uniform Gifts to Minors Act/Uniform Transfers
to Minors Act account created by the individual or the individual's spouse;
(g) an employer (or group of related employers) and one or more
qualified retirement plans of such employer or employers (an employer
controlling, controlled by or under common control with another employer is
deemed related to that other employer); or
(h) individual accounts related together under one registered
investment adviser having full discretion and control over the accounts.
The registered investment adviser must communicate at least quarterly
through a newsletter or investment update establishing a relationship with
all of the accounts.
RIGHTS OF ACCUMULATIONS-CLASS A SHARES. Reduced sales charges are
available through a right of accumulation, under which investors and eligible
groups of related Fund investors (as defined above) are permitted to purchase
Class A shares of the Funds among related accounts at the offering price
applicable to
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the total of (1) the dollar amount then being purchased plus (2) an amount equal
to the then-current net asset value of the purchaser's combined holdings of
Class A Fund shares and Class A shares of any other PaineWebber mutual fund. The
purchaser must provide sufficient information to permit confirmation of his or
her holdings, and the acceptance of the purchase order is subject to such
confirmation. The right of accumulation may be amended or terminated at any
time.
WAIVERS OF SALES CHARGES-CLASS B SHARES. Among other circumstances, the
contingent deferred sales charge on Class B shares is waived where a total or
partial redemption is made within one year following the death of the
shareholder. The contingent deferred sales charge waiver is available where the
decedent is either the sole shareholder or owns the shares with his or her
spouse as a joint tenant with right of survivorship. This waiver applies only to
redemption of shares held at the time of death.
ADDITIONAL EXCHANGE AND REDEMPTION INFORMATION. As discussed in the
Prospectus, eligible shares of the Funds may be exchanged for shares of the
corresponding class of most other PaineWebber mutual funds. Shareholders will
receive at least 60 days' notice of any termination or material modification of
the exchange offer, except no notice need be given if, under extraordinary
circumstances, either redemptions are suspended under the circumstances
described below or a Fund temporarily delays or ceases the sales of its shares
because it is unable to invest amounts effectively in accordance with the Fund's
investment objective, policies and restrictions.
If conditions exist that make cash payments undesirable, each Fund reserves
the right to honor any request for redemption by making payment in whole or in
part in securities chosen by the Fund and valued in the same way as they would
be valued for purposes of computing the Fund's net asset value. Any such
redemption in kind will be made with readily marketable securities, to the
extent available. If payment is made in securities, a shareholder may incur
brokerage expenses in converting these securities into cash. Each Fund has
elected, however, to be governed by Rule 18f-1 under the 1940 Act, under which
it is obligated to redeem shares solely in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or
1% of its net asset value during any 90-day period for one shareholder. This
election is irrevocable unless the SEC permits its withdrawal.
The Funds may suspend redemption privileges or postpone the date of payment
during any period (1) when the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is closed or
trading on the NYSE is restricted as determined by the SEC, (2) when an
emergency exists, as defined by the SEC, that makes it not reasonably
practicable for a Fund to dispose of securities owned by it or fairly to
determine the value of its assets or (3) as the SEC may otherwise permit. The
redemption price may be more or less than the shareholder's cost, depending on
the market value of a Fund's portfolio at the time.
AUTOMATIC INVESTMENT PLAN. Participation in the Automatic Investment Plan
enables an investor to use the technique of "dollar cost averaging." When an
investor invests the same dollar amount each month under the Plan, the investor
will purchase more shares when a Fund's net asset value per share is low and
fewer shares when the net asset value per share is high. Using this technique,
an investor's average purchase price per share over any given period will be
lower than if the investor purchased a fixed number of shares on a monthly basis
during the period. Of course, investing through the automatic investment plan
does not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining markets.
Additionally, because the automatic investment plan involves continuous
investing regardless of price levels, an investor should consider his or her
financial ability to continue purchases through periods of both low and high
price levels.
SYSTEMATIC WITHDRAWAL PLAN. An investor's participation in the systematic
withdrawal plan will terminate automatically if the "Initial Account Balance" (a
term that means the value of the Fund account at the time the investor elects to
participate in the systematic withdrawal plan) less aggregate redemptions made
other than pursuant to the systematic withdrawal plan is less than $5,000 for
Class A and Class C shareholders or $20,000 for Class B shareholders. Purchases
of additional shares of a Fund concurrent with withdrawals are ordinarily
disadvantageous to shareholders because of tax liabilities and, for Class A
shares, initial sales charges. On or about the 20th of a month for monthly,
quarterly, semiannual and annual plans, PaineWebber will arrange for redemption
by the Funds of sufficient Fund shares to provide the withdrawal payments
specified by participants in the Funds' systematic withdrawal plan. The payments
generally are mailed approximately five Business Days (defined under "Valuation
of Shares") after the redemption date. Withdrawal payments should not be
considered dividends, but redemption proceeds, with the tax consequences
described under "Dividends & Taxes" in the Prospectus. If periodic withdrawals
continually
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exceed reinvested dividends and other distributions, a shareholder's investment
may be correspondingly reduced. A shareholder may change the amount of the
systematic withdrawal or terminate participation in the systematic withdrawal
plan at any time without charge or penalty by written instructions with
signatures guaranteed to PaineWebber or PFPC Inc. ("Transfer Agent").
Instructions to participate in the plan, change the withdrawal amount or
terminate participation in the plan will not be effective until five days after
written instructions with signatures guaranteed are received by the Transfer
Agent. Shareholders may request the forms needed to establish a systematic
withdrawal plan from their PaineWebber investment executives, correspondent
firms or the Transfer Agent at 1-800-647-1568.
REINSTATEMENT PRIVILEGE-CLASS A SHARES. As described in the Prospectus,
shareholders who have redeemed Class A shares of a Fund may reinstate their
account without a sales charge. Shareholders may exercise the reinstatement
privilege by notifying the Transfer Agent of such desire and forwarding a check
for the amount to be purchased within 365 days after the date of redemption. The
reinstatement will be made at the net asset value per share next computed after
the notice of reinstatement and check are received. The amount of a purchase
under this reinstatement privilege cannot exceed the amount of the redemption
proceeds. Gain on a redemption is taxable regardless of whether the
reinstatement privilege is exercised; however, a loss arising out of a
redemption will not be deductible to the extent the reinstatement privilege is
exercised within 30 days after redemption, and an adjustment will be made to the
shareholder's tax basis for shares acquired pursuant to the reinstatement
privilege. Gain or loss on a redemption also will be adjusted for federal income
tax purposes by the amount of any sales charge paid on Class A shares, under the
circumstances and to the extent described in "Dividends & Taxes" in the
Prospectus.
PAINEWEBBER RMA RESOURCE ACCUMULATION PLAN(Service Mark);
PAINEWEBBER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT(REGISTERED) (RMA)(REGISTERED)
Shares of PaineWebber mutual funds (each a "PW Fund" and, collectively, the
"PW Funds") are available for purchase through the RMA Resource Accumulation
Plan ("Plan") by customers of PaineWebber and its correspondent firms who
maintain Resource Management Accounts ("RMA accountholders"). The Plan allows an
RMA accountholder to continually invest in one or more of the PW Funds at
regular intervals, with payment for shares purchased automatically deducted from
the client's RMA account. The client may elect to invest at monthly or quarterly
intervals and may elect either to invest a fixed dollar amount (minimum $100 per
period) or to purchase a fixed number of shares. A client can elect to have Plan
purchases executed on the first or fifteenth day of the month. Settlement occurs
three Business Days (defined under "Valuation of Shares") after the trade date,
and the purchase price of the shares is withdrawn from the investor's RMA
account on the settlement date from the following sources and in the following
order: uninvested cash balances, balances in RMA money market funds, or margin
borrowing power, if applicable to the account.
To participate in the Plan, an investor must be an RMA accountholder, must
have made an initial purchase of the shares of each PW Fund selected for
investment under the Plan (meeting applicable minimum investment requirements)
and must complete and submit the RMA Resource Accumulation Plan Client Agreement
and Instruction Form available from PaineWebber. The investor must have received
a current prospectus for each PW Fund selected prior to enrolling in the Plan.
Information about mutual fund positions and outstanding instructions under the
Plan are noted on the RMA accountholder's account statement. Instructions under
the Plan may be changed at any time, but may take up to two weeks to become
effective.
The terms of the Plan, or an RMA accountholder's participation in the Plan,
may be modified or terminated at any time. It is anticipated that, in the
future, shares of other PW Funds and/or mutual funds other than the PW Funds may
be offered through the Plan.
PERIODIC INVESTING AND DOLLAR COST AVERAGING. Periodic investing in the PW
Funds or other mutual funds, whether through the Plan or otherwise, helps
investors establish and maintain a disciplined approach to accumulating assets
over time, de-emphasizing the importance of timing the market's highs and lows.
Periodic investing also permits an investor to take advantage of "dollar cost
averaging." By investing a fixed amount in mutual fund shares at established
intervals, an investor purchases more shares when the price is lower and fewer
shares when the price is higher, thereby increasing his or her earning
potential. Of course, dollar cost averaging does not guarantee a profit or
protect against a loss in a declining market, and an investor should consider
his or her financial ability to continue investing through periods of both low
and high share prices.
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However, over time, dollar cost averaging generally results in a lower average
original investment cost than if an investor invested a larger dollar amount in
a mutual fund at one time.
PAINEWEBBER'S RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT. In order to enroll in the Plan,
an investor must have opened an RMA account with PaineWebber or one of its
correspondent firms. The RMA account is PaineWebber's comprehensive asset
management account and offers investors a number of features, including the
following:
o monthly Premier account statements that itemize all account activity,
including investment transactions, checking activity and Gold
MasterCard(Registered) transactions during the period, and provide
unrealized and realized gain and loss estimates for most securities held
in the account;
o comprehensive preliminary 9-month and year-end summary statements that
provide information on account activity for use in tax planning and tax
return preparation;
o automatic "sweep" of uninvested cash into the RMA accountholder's choice
of one of the six RMA money market funds-RMA Money Market Portfolio, RMA
U.S. Government Portfolio, RMA Tax-Free Fund, RMA California Municipal
Money Fund, RMA New Jersey Municipal Money Fund and RMA New York
Municipal Money Fund. Each money market fund attempts to maintain a
stable price per share of $1.00, although there can be no assurance that
it will be able to do so. Investments in the money market funds are not
insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government;
o check writing, with no per-check usage charge, no minimum amount on
checks and no maximum number of checks that can be written. RMA
accountholders can code their checks to classify expenditures. All
canceled checks are returned each month;
o Gold MasterCard, with or without a line of credit, which provides RMA
accountholders with direct access to their accounts and can be used with
automatic teller machines worldwide. Purchases on the Gold MasterCard are
debited to the RMA account once monthly, permitting accountholders to
remain invested for a longer period of time;
o 24-hour access to account information through toll-free numbers, and more
detailed personal assistance during business hours from the RMA Service
Center;
o expanded account protection to $100 million in the event of the
liquidation of PaineWebber. This protection does not apply to shares of
the RMA money market funds or the PW Funds because those shares are held
at the Transfer Agent and not through PaineWebber; and
o automatic direct deposit of checks into your RMA account and automatic
withdrawals from the account.
The annual account fee for an RMA account is $85, which includes the Gold
MasterCard, with an additional fee of $40 if the investor selects an optional
line of credit with the Gold MasterCard.
CONVERSION OF CLASS B SHARES
Class B shares of a Fund will automatically convert to Class A shares of
that Fund, based on the relative net asset values per share of the two classes,
as of the close of business on the first Business Day (as defined under
"Valuation of Shares") of the month in which the sixth anniversary of the
initial issuance of such Class B shares occurs. For the purpose of calculating
the holding period required for conversion of Class B shares, the date of
initial issuance shall mean (i) the date on which such Class B shares were
issued, or (ii) for Class B shares obtained through an exchange, or a series of
exchanges, the date on which the original Class B shares were issued. For
purposes of conversion to Class A shares, Class B shares purchased through the
reinvestment of dividends and other distributions paid in respect of Class B
shares will be held in a separate sub-account. Each time any Class B shares in
the shareholder's regular account (other than those in the sub-account) convert
to Class A shares, a pro rata portion of the Class B shares in the sub-account
will also convert to Class A shares. The portion will be determined by the ratio
that the shareholder's Class B shares converting to Class A shares bears to the
shareholder's total Class B shares not acquired through dividends and other
distributions.
The availability of the conversion feature is subject to the continuing
availability of an opinion of counsel to the effect that the dividends and other
distributions paid on Class A and Class B shares will not result in
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"preferential dividends" under the Code and that the conversion of shares does
not constitute a taxable event. If the conversion feature ceased to be
available, the Class B shares would not be converted and would continue to be
subject to the higher ongoing expenses of the Class B shares beyond six years
from the date of purchase. Mitchell Hutchins has no reason to believe that this
condition for the availability of the conversion feature will not continue to be
met.
VALUATION OF SHARES
Each Fund determines its net asset value per share separately for each
class of shares as of the close of regular trading (currently 4:00 p.m., Eastern
time) on the NYSE on each Business Day, which is defined as each Monday through
Friday when the NYSE is open. Currently the NYSE is closed on the observance of
the following holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents'
Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day
and Christmas Day.
Securities that are listed on U.S. and foreign stock exchanges are valued
at the last sale price on the day the securities are valued or, lacking any
sales on such day, at the last available bid price. In cases where securities
are traded on more than one exchange, the securities are generally valued on the
exchange considered by Mitchell Hutchins or the Sub-Adviser as the primary
market. Securities traded in the OTC market and listed on the Nasdaq Stock
Market ("Nasdaq") are valued at the last trade price on Nasdaq at 4:00 p.m.,
Eastern time; other OTC securities are valued at the last bid price available
prior to valuation (other than short-term investments that mature in 60 days or
less which are valued as described further below). Securities and assets for
which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as
determined in good faith by or under the direction of the applicable board. It
should be recognized that judgment often plays a greater role in valuing thinly
traded securities and lower rated bonds than is the case with respect to
securities for which a broader range of dealer quotations and last-sale
information is available. The amortized cost method of valuation generally is
used to value debt obligations with 60 days or less remaining until maturity,
unless the applicable board determines that this does not represent fair value.
All investments quoted in foreign currency will be valued daily in U.S.
dollars on the basis of the foreign currency exchange rate prevailing at the
time such valuation is determined by a Fund's custodian. Foreign currency
exchange rates are generally determined prior to the close of regular trading on
the NYSE. Occasionally events affecting the value of foreign investments and
such exchange rates occur between the time at which they are determined and the
close of trading on the NYSE, which events would not be reflected in the
computation of a Fund's net asset value on that day. If events materially
affecting the value of such investments or currency exchange rates occur during
such time period, the investments will be valued at their fair value as
determined in good faith by or under the direction of the applicable board. The
foreign currency exchange transactions of the Funds conducted on a spot (that
is, cash) basis are valued at the spot rate for purchasing or selling currency
prevailing on the foreign exchange market. Under normal market conditions this
rate differs from the prevailing exchange rate by less than one-tenth of one
percent due to the costs of converting from one currency to another.
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PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
The Funds' performance data quoted in advertising and other promotional
materials ("Performance Advertisements") represent past performance and are not
intended to indicate future performance. The investment return and principal
value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when
redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
TOTAL RETURN CALCULATIONS. Average annual total return quotes ("Standardized
Return") used in each Fund's Performance Advertisements are calculated according
to the following formula:
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<S> <C>
P(1 + T)(to the "n"th power) = ERV
where: P = a hypothetical initial payment of $1,000 to purchase shares of a specified class
T = average annual total return of shares of that class
n = number of years
ERV = ending redeemable value of a hypothetical $1,000 payment at the beginning of that period.
</TABLE>
Under the foregoing formula, the time periods used in Performance
Advertisements will be based on rolling calendar quarters, updated to the last
day of the most recent quarter prior to submission of the advertisement for
publication. Total return, or "T" in the formula above, is computed by finding
the average annual change in the value of an initial $1,000 investment over the
period. In calculating the ending redeemable value, for Class A shares, the
maximum 4.5% sales charge (4.0% for Global Income Fund) is deducted from the
initial $1,000 payment and, for Class B and Class C shares, the applicable
contingent deferred sales charge imposed on a redemption of Class B or Class C
shares held for the period is deducted. All dividends and other distributions
are assumed to have been reinvested at net asset value.
The Funds also may refer in Performance Advertisements to total return
performance data that are not calculated according to the formula set forth
above ("Non-Standardized Return"). The Funds calculate Non-Standardized Return
for specified periods of time by assuming an investment of $1,000 in Fund shares
and assuming the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions. The rate
of return is determined by subtracting the initial value of the investment from
the ending value and by dividing the remainder by the initial value. Neither
initial nor contingent deferred sales charges are taken into account in
calculating Non-Standardized Return; the inclusion of those charges would reduce
the return.
Both Standardized Return and Non-Standardized Return for Class B shares for
periods of over six years reflect conversion of the Class B shares to Class A
shares at the end of the sixth year.
The following tables show performance information for each class of the
Funds' shares outstanding for the periods indicated. All returns for periods of
more than one year are expressed as an average return.
ASIA PACIFIC GROWTH FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C CLASS Y
------- ------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Year ended April 30, 1998:
Standardized Return*.................. (37.72)% (38.52)% (35.98)% (6.12)%
Non-Standardized Return............... (34.78)% (35.28)% (35.28)% (6.12)%
Inception** to April 30, 1998:
Standardized Return*.................. (35.04)% (35.23)% (32.79)% (6.12)%
Non-Standardized Return............... (32.26)% (32.79)% (32.79)% (6.12)%
</TABLE>
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* All Standardized Return figures for Class A shares reflect deduction of the
current maximum sales charge of 4.5%. All Standardized Return figures for
Class B and Class C shares reflect deduction of the applicable contingent
deferred sales charges imposed on a redemption of shares held for the period.
Class Y shares do not impose an initial or contingent deferred sales charge;
therefore, the performance information is the same for both standardized
return and non-standardized return for the periods indicated.
** The inception date for Class A, Class B and Class C shares was March 25,
1997. The inception date for Class Y shares was March 13, 1998.
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EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C CLASS Y
------- ------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Year ended April 30, 1998:
Standardized Return*.................. (11.51)% (12.59)% (9.01)% (7.22)%
Non-Standardized Return............... (7.36)% (7.98)% (8.09)% (7.22)%
Inception** to April 30, 1998:
Standardized Return*.................. (5.77)% (0.21)% (5.46)% (4.52)%
Non-Standardized Return............... (4.74)% 1.44 % (5.46)% (4.52)%
</TABLE>
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* All Standardized Return figures for Class A shares reflect deduction of the
current maximum sales charge of 4.5%. All Standardized Return figures for
Class B and Class C shares reflect deduction of the applicable contingent
deferred sales charges imposed on a redemption of shares held for the period.
Class Y shares do not impose an initial or contingent deferred sales charge;
therefore, the performance information is the same for both standardized
return and non-standardized return for the periods indicated.
** The inception date for each Class of shares is as follows: Class A--January
19, 1994, Class B--December 5, 1995, Class C--January 19, 1994, and
Class Y--January 19, 1994.
GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C CLASS Y
------- ------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Year ended April 30, 1998:
Standardized Return*.................. 20.74% 20.36% 24.48% 26.82%
Non-Standardized Return............... 26.45% 25.36% 25.48% 26.82%
Five Years ended April 30, 1998:
Standardized Return*.................. 12.84% N/A N/A N/A
Non-Standardized Return............... 13.88% N/A N/A N/A
Inception** to April 30, 1998:
Standardized Return*.................. 12.34% 13.59% 12.85% 14.05%
Non-Standardized Return............... 13.15% 14.58% 12.85% 14.05%
</TABLE>
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* All Standardized Return figures for Class A shares reflect deduction of the
current maximum sales charge of 4.5%. All Standardized Return figures for
Class B and Class C shares reflect deduction of the applicable contingent
deferred sales charges imposed on a redemption of shares held for the period.
Class Y shares do not impose an initial or contingent deferred sales charge;
therefore, the performance information is the same for both standardized
return and non-standardized return for the periods indicated.
** The inception date for each Class of shares is as follows: Class A--November
14, 1991, Class B--August 25, 1995, and Class C--May 10, 1993 and Class
Y--May 10, 1993.
GLOBAL INCOME FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C CLASS Y
------- ------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Year ended April 30, 1998:
Standardized Return*.................. 3.28% 1.65% 6.16% 7.71%
Non-Standardized Return............... 7.58% 6.65% 6.91% 7.71%
Five years ended April 30, 1998:
Standardized Return*.................. 5.08% 4.80% 5.39% 6.19%
Non-Standardized Return............... 5.93% 5.11% 5.39% 6.19%
Ten years ended April 30, 1998:
Standardized Return*.................. N/A 7.56% N/A N/A
Non-Standardized Return............... N/A 7.56% N/A N/A
Inception*** to April 30, 1998:
Standardized Return*.................. 6.40% 8.86% 5.66% 7.28%
Non-Standardized Return............... 7.03% 8.86% 5.66% 7.28%
</TABLE>
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* All Standardized Return figures for Class A shares reflect deduction of the
current maximum sales charge of 4%. All Standardized Return figures for
Class B and Class C shares reflect deduction of the applicable contingent
deferred sales charges imposed on a redemption of shares held for the period.
Class Y shares do not impose an initial or contingent deferred sales charge;
therefore, the performance information is the same for both standardized
return and non-standardized return for the periods indicated.
** The inception date for each Class of shares is as follows: Class A--July 1,
1991, Class B--March 20, 1987, and Class C--July 2, 1992 and
Class Y--August 26, 1991.
YIELD. Yields used in Global Income Fund's Performance Advertisements are
calculated by dividing the Fund's interest income attributable to a Class of
shares for a 30-day period ("Period"), net of expenses attributable to such
Class, by the average number of shares of such Class entitled to receive
dividends during the Period and expressing the result as an annualized
percentage (assuming semi-annual compounding) of the maximum offering price per
share (in the case of Class A shares) or the net asset value per share (in the
case of Class B and Class C shares) at the end of the Period. Yield quotations
are calculated according to the following formula:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
a-b
YIELD = 2 [( --- + 1 )(to the 6th power) - 1]
cd
where: a = interest earned during the Period attributable to a Class of shares
b = expenses accrued for the Period attributable to a Class of shares (net of
reimbursements)
c = the average daily number of shares of a Class outstanding during the Period that were
entitled to receive dividends
d = the maximum offering price per share (in the case of Class A shares) or the net asset
value per share (in the case of Class B and Class C shares) on the last day of the
Period.
</TABLE>
Except as noted below, in determining interest income earned during the
Period (variable "a" in the above formula), Global Income Fund calculates
interest earned on each debt obligation held by it during the Period by
(1) computing the obligation's yield to maturity, based on the market value of
the obligation (including actual accrued interest) on the last business day of
the Period or, if the obligation was purchased during the Period, the purchase
price plus accrued interest and (2) dividing the yield to maturity by 360, and
multiplying the resulting quotient by the market value of the obligation
(including actual accrued interest) to determine the interest income on the
obligation for each day of the period that the obligation is in the portfolio.
Once interest earned is calculated in this fashion for each debt obligation held
by the Fund, interest earned during the Period is then determined by totalling
the interest earned on all debt obligations. For purposes of these calculations,
the maturity of an obligation with one or more call provisions is assumed to be
the next date on which the obligation reasonably can be expected to be called
or, if none, the maturity date. With respect to Class A shares, in calculating
the maximum offering price per share at the end of the Period (variable "d" in
the above formula) the Fund's current maximum 4% initial sales charge on
Class A shares is included. For the 30-day period ended April 30, 1998 the
yields for its Class A shares, Class B shares, Class C shares and Class Y shares
were 4.79%, 4.11%, 4.53%, and 5.35% respectively.
OTHER INFORMATION. In Performance Advertisements, the Funds may compare
their Standardized Return and/or their Non-Standardized Return with data
published by Lipper Analytical Services, Inc. ("Lipper"), CDA Investment
Technologies, Inc. ("CDA"), Wiesenberger Investment Companies Service
("Wiesenberger"), Investment Company Data, Inc. ("ICD") or Morningstar Mutual
Funds ("Morningstar"), with the performance of recognized stock and other
indices, including (but not limited to) the Standard & Poor's 500 Composite
Stock Price Index ("S&P 500"), the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the
International Finance Corporation Global Total Return Index, the Nasdaq
Composite Index, the Russell 2000 Index, the Wilshire 5000 Index, the Lehman
Bond Index, the Lehman Brothers 20+ Year Treasury Bond Index, the Lehman
Brothers Government/Corporate Bond Index, other similar Lehman Brothers indices
or components thereof, 30-year and 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds, the Morgan
Stanley Capital International Perspective Indices, the Morgan Stanley Capital
International Energy Sources Index, the Standard & Poor's Oil Composite Index,
the Morgan Stanley Capital International World Index (including Asia Pacific
regional
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indices), the Salomon Brothers Non-U.S. Dollar Index, the Salomon Brothers
Non-U.S. World Government Bond Index, the Salomon Brothers World Government
Index, other similar Salomon Brothers indices or components thereof and changes
in the Consumer Price Index as published by the U.S. Department of Commerce. The
Funds also may refer in such materials to mutual fund performance rankings and
other data, such as comparative asset, expense and fee levels, published by
Lipper, CDA, Wiesenberger, ICD or Morningstar. Performance Advertisements also
may refer to discussions of the Funds and comparative mutual fund data and
ratings reported in independent periodicals, including (but not limited to) THE
WALL STREET JOURNAL, MONEY MAGAZINE, FORBES, BUSINESS WEEK, FINANCIAL WORLD,
BARRON'S, FORTUNE, THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE, THE WASHINGTON POST
AND THE KIPLINGER LETTERS. Comparisons in Performance Advertisements may be in
graphic form.
The Funds may include discussions or illustrations of the effects of
compounding in Performance Advertisements. "Compounding" refers to the fact
that, if dividends or other distributions on a Fund investment are reinvested in
additional Fund shares, any future income or capital appreciation of a Fund
would increase the value, not only of the original Fund investment, but also of
the additional Fund shares received through reinvestment. As a result, the value
of a Fund investment would increase more quickly than if dividends or other
distributions had been paid in cash.
The Funds may also compare their performance with the performance of bank
certificates of deposit (CDs) as measured by the CDA Certificate of Deposit
Index, the Bank Rate Monitor National Index and the averages of yields of CDs of
major banks published by Banxquote(Registered) Money Markets. In comparing the
Funds' performance to CD performance, investors should keep in mind that bank
CDs are insured in whole or in part by an agency of the U.S. government and
offer fixed principal and fixed or variable rates of interest, and that bank CD
yields may vary depending on the financial institution offering the CD and
prevailing interest rates. Shares of the Funds are not insured or guaranteed by
the U.S. government and returns and net asset values will fluctuate. The debt
securities held by the Funds generally have longer maturities than most CDs and
may reflect interest rate fluctuations for longer term debt securities. An
investment in any Fund involves greater risks than an investment in either a
money market fund or a CD.
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Each Fund may also compare its performance to general trends in the stock
and bond markets, as illustrated by the following graph prepared by Ibbotson
Associates, Chicago.
[CHART]
S&P 500 TR U.S. LT Gvt TR U.S. 30 Day Tbill TR U.S. Inflation
1925 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000
1926 $11,162 $10,777 $10,327 $9,851
1927 $15,347 $11,739 $10,649 $9,646
1928 $22,040 $11,751 $11,028 $9,553
1929 $20,185 $12,153 $11,552 $9,572
1930 $15,159 $12,719 $11,830 $8,994
1931 $8,590 $12,044 $11,957 $8,138
1932 $7,886 $14,073 $12,072 $7,300
1933 $12,144 $14,062 $12,108 $7,337
1934 $11,969 $15,472 $12,128 $7,486
1935 $17,674 $16,243 $12,148 $7,710
1936 $23,669 $17,464 $12,170 $7,803
1937 $15,379 $17,504 $12,207 $8,045
1938 $20,165 $18,473 $12,205 $7,821
1939 $20,082 $19,570 $12,208 $7,784
1940 $18,117 $20,761 $12,208 $7,859
1941 $16,017 $20,955 $12,216 $8,622
1942 $18,275 $21,629 $12,248 $9,423
1943 $24,267 $22,080 $12,291 $9,721
1944 $29,060 $22,702 $12,332 $9,926
1945 $39,649 $25,139 $12,372 $10,149
1946 $36,449 $25,113 $12,416 $11,993
1947 $38,529 $24,454 $12,478 $13,073
1948 $40,649 $25,285 $12,580 $13,426
1949 $48,287 $26,916 $12,718 $13,184
1950 $63,601 $26,932 $12,870 $13,948
1951 $78,875 $25,873 $13,063 $14,767
1952 $93,363 $26,173 $13,279 $14,898
1953 $92,439 $27,125 $13,521 $14,991
1954 $141,084 $29,075 $13,638 $14,916
1955 $185,614 $28,699 $13,852 $14,972
1956 $197,783 $27,096 $14,193 $15,400
1957 $176,457 $29,117 $14,639 $15,866
1958 $252,975 $27,342 $14,864 $16,145
1959 $283,219 $26,725 $15,303 $16,387
1960 $284,549 $30,407 $15,711 $16,629
1961 $361,060 $30,703 $16,045 $16,741
1962 $329,545 $32,818 $16,483 $16,946
1963 $404,685 $33,216 $16,997 $17,225
1964 $471,388 $34,381 $17,598 $17,430
1965 $530,081 $34,625 $18,289 $17,765
1966 $476,737 $35,889 $19,159 $18,361
1967 $591,038 $32,594 $19,966 $18,920
1968 $656,415 $32,509 $21,005 $19,814
1969 $600,590 $30,860 $22,388 $21,024
1970 $624,653 $34,596 $23,849 $22,179
1971 $714,058 $39,173 $24,895 $22,924
1972 $849,559 $41,400 $25,851 $23,706
1973 $725,003 $40,942 $27,643 $25,792
1974 $533,110 $42,725 $29,855 $28,939
1975 $731,443 $46,653 $31,588 $30,969
1976 $905,842 $54,470 $33,193 $32,458
1977 $840,766 $54,095 $34,893 $34,656
1978 $895,922 $53,458 $37,398 $37,784
1979 $1,061,126 $52,799 $41,279 $42,812
1980 $1,405,137 $50,715 $45,917 $48,120
1981 $1,336,161 $51,657 $52,671 $52,421
1982 $1,622,226 $72,507 $58,224 $54,451
1983 $1,987,451 $72,979 $63,347 $56,518
1984 $2,111,991 $84,274 $69,586 $58,753
1985 $2,791,168 $110,371 $74,960 $60,968
1986 $3,306,709 $137,446 $79,580 $61,657
1987 $3,479,675 $133,716 $83,929 $64,376
1988 $4,064,583 $146,650 $89,257 $67,221
1989 $5,344,555 $173,215 $98,728 $70,345
1990 $5,174,990 $183,924 $104,286 $74,640
1991 $6,755,922 $219,420 $110,121 $76,927
1992 $7,274,115 $237,092 $113,982 $79,159
1993 $8,000,785 $280,339 $117,284 $81,334
1994 $8,105,379 $258,556 $121,862 $83,510
1995 $11,139,184 $340,436 $128,681 $85,630
1996 $13,709,459 $337,265 $135,381 $88,475
1997 $18,272,762 $390,736 $142,496 $90,092
The chart is shown for illustrative purposes only and does not represent any
Fund's performance. These returns consist of income and capital appreciation (or
depreciation) and should not be considered an indication or guarantee of future
investment results. Year-to-year fluctuations in certain markets have been
significant, and negative returns have been experienced in certain markets from
time to time. Stocks are measured by the S&P 500, an unmanaged weighted index
comprising 500 widely held common stock and varying in composition. Unlike
investors in bonds and U.S. Treasury bills, common stock investors do not
receive fixed income payments and are not entitled to repayment of principal.
These differences contribute to investment risk. Returns shown for long-term
government bonds are based on U.S. Treasury bonds with 20-year maturities.
Inflation is measured by the Consumer Price Index. The indexes are unmanaged and
are not available for investment.
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Source: Ibbotson Assoc., Chi., (annual updates work by Roger G. Ibbotson & Rex
A. Sinquefield).
Over time, stocks have outperformed all other investments by a wide margin,
offering a solid hedge against inflation. From 1925 to 1997, stocks beat all
other traditional asset classes. A $10,000 investment in the S&P 500 grew to
$18,272,762, significantly more than any other investment.
TAXES
In order to continue to qualify for treatment as a RIC under the Code, each
Fund must distribute to its shareholders for each taxable year at least 90% of
its investment company taxable income (consisting generally of net investment
income, net short-term capital gains and net gains from certain foreign currency
transactions) ("Distribution Requirement") and must meet several additional
requirements. For each Fund, these requirements include the following: (1) the
Fund must derive at least 90% of its gross income each taxable year from
dividends, interest, payments with respect to securities loans and gains from
the sale or other disposition of securities or foreign currencies, or other
income (including gains from options, futures or
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forward contracts) derived with respect to its business of investing in
securities or those currencies ("Income Requirement"); (2) at the close of each
quarter of the Fund's taxable year, at least 50% of the value of its total
assets must be represented by cash and cash items, U.S. government securities,
securities of other RICs and other securities, with these other securities
limited, in respect of any one issuer, to an amount that does not exceed 5% of
the value of the Fund's total assets and that does not represent more than 10%
of the issuer's outstanding voting securities; and (3) at the close of each
quarter of the Fund's taxable year, not more than 25% of the value of its total
assets may be invested in securities (other than U.S. government securities or
the securities of other RICs) of any one issuer. If a Fund failed to qualify for
treatment as a RIC for any taxable year, it would be taxed as an ordinary
corporation on its taxable income for that year (even if that income was
distributed to its shareholders) and all distributions out of its earnings and
profits would be taxable to its shareholders, as dividends (that is, ordinary
income).
Dividends and other distributions declared by a Fund in October, November
or December of any year and payable to shareholders of record on a date in any
of those months will be deemed to have been paid by the Fund and received by the
shareholders on December 31 of that year if the distributions are paid by the
Fund during the following January. Accordingly, those distributions will be
taxed to shareholders for the year in which that December 31 falls.
A portion of the dividends from each Fund's investment company taxable
income (whether paid in cash or additional shares) may be eligible for the
dividends-received deduction allowed to corporations. The eligible portion may
not exceed the aggregate dividends received by a Fund from U.S. corporations.
However, dividends received by a corporate shareholder and deducted by it
pursuant to the dividends-received deduction are subject indirectly to the
alternative minimum tax.
If shares of a Fund are sold at a loss after being held for six months or
less, the loss will be treated as long-term, instead of short-term, capital loss
to the extent of any capital gain distributions received on those shares.
Investors also should be aware that if shares are purchased shortly before
the record date for any dividend or capital gain distribution, the shareholder
will pay full price for the shares and receive some portion of the price back as
a taxable distribution.
Dividends and interest received, and gains realized, by a Fund on foreign
securities may be subject to income, withholding or other taxes imposed by
foreign countries and U.S. possessions (collectively "foreign taxes") that would
reduce the yield and/or total return on its securities. Tax conventions between
certain countries and the United States may reduce or eliminate foreign taxes
and many foreign countries do not impose taxes on capital gains in respect of
investments by foreign investors. If more than 50% of the value of a Fund's
total assets at the close of its taxable year consists of securities of foreign
corporations, it will be eligible to, and may, file an election with the
Internal Revenue Service that will enable its shareholders, in effect, to
receive the benefit of the foreign tax credit with respect to any foreign taxes
paid by it. Pursuant to the election, the Fund would treat those taxes as
dividends paid to its shareholders and each shareholder would be required to
(1) include in gross income, and treat as paid by him or her, his or her
proportionate share of those taxes, (2) treat his or her share of those taxes
and of any dividend paid by the Fund that represents income from foreign or U.S.
possessions sources as his or her own income from those sources, and (3) either
deduct the foreign taxes deemed paid by him or her in computing his or her
taxable income or, alternatively, use the foregoing information in calculating
the foreign tax credit against his or her federal income tax. A Fund will report
to its shareholders shortly after each taxable year their respective shares of
foreign taxes paid and the income from sources within, and taxes paid to,
foreign countries and U.S. possessions if it makes this election. If a Fund
makes this election, individuals who have no more than $300 ($600 for married
persons filing jointly) of creditable foreign taxes included on Forms 1099 and
all of whose foreign source income is "qualified passive income" may elect each
year to be exempt from the extremely complicated foreign tax credit limitation
and will be able to claim a foreign tax credit without having to file the
detailed Form 1116 that otherwise is required.
Each Fund will be subject to a nondeductible 4% excise tax ("Excise Tax")
to the extent it fails to distribute by the end of any calendar year
substantially all of its ordinary income for that year and capital gain net
income for the one-year period ending on October 31 of that year, plus certain
other amounts.
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Each Fund may invest in the stock of "passive foreign investment companies"
("PFICs") if such stock is a permissible investment. A PFIC is a foreign
corporation--other than a "controlled foreign corporation" (i.e., a foreign
corporation of which, on any day during its taxable year, more than 50% of the
total voting power of its voting stock or the total value of all of its stock is
owned, directly, indirectly, or constructively, by "U.S. shareholders," defined
as U.S. persons that individually own, directly, indirectly, or constructively,
at least 10% of that voting power) as to which a Fund is U.S. shareholder
(effective for their taxable years beginning November 1, 1998)--that, in
general, meets either of the following tests: (1) at least 75% of its gross
income is passive or (2) an average of at least 50% of its assets produce, or
are held for the production of, passive income. Under certain circumstances, a
Fund will be subject to federal income tax on a portion of any "excess
distribution" received on the stock of a PFIC or of any gain from disposition of
such stock (collectively "PFIC income"), plus interest thereon, even if the Fund
distributes the PFIC income as a taxable dividend to its shareholders. The
balance of the PFIC income will be included in the Fund's investment company
taxable income and, accordingly, will not be taxable to it to the extent that
income is distributed to its shareholders. If a Fund invests in a PFIC and
elects to treat the PFIC as a "qualified electing fund" ("QEF"), then in lieu of
the foregoing tax and interest obligation, the Fund will be required to include
in income each year its pro rata share of the QEF's annual ordinary earnings and
net capital gain (the excess of net long-term capital gain over net short-term
capital loss)--which may have to be distributed by the Fund to satisfy the
Distribution Requirement and avoid imposition of the Excise Tax--even if those
earnings and gain are not distributed to the Fund by the QEF. In most instances
it will be very difficult, if not impossible, to make this election because of
certain of its requirements.
Effective for their taxable years beginning November 1, 1998, each Fund may
elect to "mark to market" its stock in any PFIC. "Marking-to-market," in this
context, means including in ordinary income each taxable year the excess, if
any, of the fair market value of a PFIC's stock over a Fund's adjusted basis
therein as of the end of that year. Pursuant to the election, a Fund also would
be allowed to deduct (as an ordinary, not capital, loss) the excess, if any, of
its adjusted basis in PFIC stock over the fair market value thereof as of the
taxable year-end, but only to the extent of any net mark-to-market gains with
respect to that stock included by the Fund for prior taxable years. A Fund's
adjusted basis in each PFIC's stock with respect to which it has made this
election will be adjusted to reflect the amounts of income included and
deductions taken under the election. Regulations proposed in 1992 would have
provided a similar election with respect to the stock of certain PFIC's.
The use of hedging strategies, such as writing (selling) and purchasing
options and futures contracts and entering into forward currency contracts,
involves complex rules that will determine for income tax purposes the amount,
character and timing of recognition of the gains and losses a Fund realizes in
connection therewith. Gains from the disposition of foreign currencies (except
certain gains that may be excluded by future regulations), and gains from
options, futures and forward currency contracts derived by a Fund with respect
to its business of investing in securities or foreign currencies, will qualify
as permissible income under the Income Requirement.
If a Fund has an "appreciated financial position"--generally, an interest
(including an interest through an option, futures or forward currency contract
or short sale) with respect to any stock, debt instrument (other than "straight
debt") or partnership interest the fair market value of which exceeds its
adjusted basis--and enters into a "constructive sale" of the same or
substantially similar property, the Fund will be treated as having made an
actual sale thereof, with the result that gain will be recognized at that time.
A constructive sale generally consists of a short sale, an offsetting notional
principal contract or a futures or forward currency contract entered into by a
Fund or a related person with respect to the same or substantially similar
property. In addition, if the appreciated financial position is itself a short
sale or such a contract, acquisition of the underlying property or substantially
similar property will be deemed a constructive sale. The foregoing will not
apply, however, to a Fund's transaction during any taxable year that otherwise
would be treated as a constructive sale if the transaction is closed within 30
days after the end of that year and the Fund holds the appreciated financial
position unhedged for 60 days after that closing (i.e., at no time during that
60-day period is the Fund's risk of loss regarding that position reduced by
reason of certain specified transactions with respect to substantially similar
or related property, such as having an option to sell, being contractually
obligated to sell, making a short sale, or granting an option to buy
substantially identical stock or securities).
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A Fund may acquire zero coupon or other securities issued with original
issue discount or Treasury Inflation-Protection Securities ("TIPS"), on which
principal is adjusted based on changes in the Consumer Price Index. A Fund must
include in its gross income the portion of the original issue discount
(including the amount of any principal increases on TIPS) that accrues on such
securities during the taxable year, even if the Fund receives no corresponding
payment on them during the year. Because a Fund annually must distribute
substantially all of its investment company taxable income, including any
accrued original issue discount, to satisfy the Distribution Requirement and
avoid imposition of the Excise Tax, it may be required in a particular year to
distribute as a dividend an amount that is greater than the total amount of cash
it actually receives. Those distributions will be made from the Fund's cash
assets or from the proceeds of sales of portfolio securities, if necessary. The
Fund may realize capital gains or losses from those sales, which would increase
or decrease its investment company taxable income and/or net capital gain.
OTHER INFORMATION
Each Trust is an entity of the type commonly known as a "Massachusetts
business trust." Under Massachusetts law, shareholders of a Fund could, under
certain circumstances, be held personally liable for the obligations of the Fund
or its Trust. However, each Trust's Declaration of Trust disclaims shareholder
liability for acts or obligations of the Trust or the Fund and requires that
notice of such disclaimer be given in each note, bond, contract, instrument,
certificate or undertaking made or issued by the board members or by any
officers or officer by or on behalf of the Trust or the Fund, the board members
or any of them in connection with the Trust. Each Declaration of Trust provides
for indemnification from the relevant Fund's property for all losses and
expenses of any shareholder held personally liable for the obligations of the
Fund. Thus, the risk of a shareholder incurring financial loss on account of
shareholder liability is limited to circumstances in which the Fund itself would
be unable to meet its obligations, a possibility that Mitchell Hutchins believes
is remote and not material. Upon payment of any liability incurred by a
shareholder solely by reason of being or having been a shareholder, the
shareholder paying such liability would be entitled to reimbursement from the
general assets of the relevant Fund. The board members intend to conduct each
Fund's operations in such a way as to avoid, as far as possible, ultimate
liability of the shareholders for liabilities of the Fund.
Prior to November 1, 1995, the name of Emerging Markets Equity Fund was
"Mitchell Hutchins/Kidder Peabody Emerging Markets Equity Fund." Prior to
February 13, 1995, the name of the Fund was "Kidder, Peabody Emerging Markets
Equity Fund." Prior to November 10, 1995, the Fund's Class C shares were called
"Class B" shares, and the Fund's Class Y shares were called "Class C"shares. New
Class B shares were not offered prior to December 5, 1995.
Prior to August 25, 1995, the name of Global Equity Fund was "Mitchell
Hutchins/Kidder, Peabody Global Equity Fund." Prior to February 13, 1995, the
name of the Fund was "Kidder, Peabody Global Equity Fund." Prior to
November 10, 1995, the Fund's Class B shares were known as "Class E" shares and
its Class C shares were known as "Class B" shares, and the Fund's Class Y shares
were known as "Class C" shares.
Prior to November 10, 1995, Global Income Fund's Class C shares were known
as "Class D" shares, and the Fund's Class Y shares were known as "Class C"
shares.
CLASS-SPECIFIC EXPENSES. Each Fund may determine to allocate certain of
its expenses (in addition to service and distribution fees) to the specific
classes of its shares to which those expenses are attributable. For example,
Class B and Class C shares bear higher transfer agency fees per shareholder
account than those borne by Class A or Class Y shares. The higher fee is imposed
due to the higher costs incurred by the Transfer Agent in tracking shares
subject to a contingent deferred sales charge because, upon redemption, the
duration of the shareholder's investment must be determined in order to
determine the applicable charge. Although the transfer agency fee will differ on
a per account basis as stated above, the specific extent to which the transfer
agency fees will differ between the classes as a percentage of net assets is not
certain, because the fee as a percentage of net assets will be affected by the
number of shareholder accounts in each class and the relative amounts of net
assets in each class.
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COUNSEL. The law firm of Kirkpatrick & Lockhart LLP, 1800 Massachusetts
Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036-1800, serves as counsel to the Funds.
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart LLP also acts as counsel to PaineWebber and Mitchell
Hutchins in connection with other matters.
AUDITORS. Ernst & Young LLP, 787 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York 10019,
serves as independent auditors for Asia Pacific Growth Fund, Emerging Markets
Equity Fund and Global Equity Fund. Price Waterhouse LLP, 1177 Avenue of the
Americas, New York, New York 10036, serves as independent accountants for Global
Income Fund.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Each Fund's Annual Report to Shareholders for its last fiscal year (or
period) is a separate document supplied with this Statement of Additional
Information, and the financial statements, accompanying notes and report of
independent auditors or independent accountants appearing therein are
incorporated herein by this reference. Each Fund's semiannual report to
shareholders for the six months ended April 30, 1998 also is a separate document
supplied with this Statement of Additional Information, and the unaudited
financial statements and accompanying notes appearing therein are incorporated
herein by this reference.
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APPENDIX
RATINGS INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION OF MOODY'S CORPORATE BOND RATINGS
AAA. Bonds which are rated Aaa are judged to be of the best quality. They
carry the smallest degree of investment risk and are generally referred to as
"gilt edged." Interest payments are protected by a large or by an exceptionally
stable margin and principal is secure. While the various protective elements are
likely to change, such changes as can be visualized are most unlikely to impair
the fundamentally strong position of such issues; AA. Bonds which are rated Aa
are judged to be of high quality by all standards. Together with the Aaa group
they comprise what are generally known as high grade bonds. They are rated lower
than the best bonds because margins of protection may not be as large as in Aaa
securities or fluctuation of protective elements may be of greater amplitude or
there may be other elements present which make the long term risk appear
somewhat larger than in Aaa securities; A. Bonds which are rated A possess many
favorable investment attributes and are to be considered as upper-medium-grade
obligations. Factors giving security to principal and interest are considered
adequate, but elements may be present which suggest a susceptibility to
impairment sometime in the future; BAA. Bonds which are rated Baa are considered
as medium-grade obligations, i.e., they are neither highly protected nor poorly
secured. Interest payment and principal security appear adequate for the present
but certain protective elements may be lacking or may be characteristically
unreliable over any great length of time. Such bonds lack outstanding investment
characteristics and in fact have speculative characteristics as well; BA. Bonds
which are rated Ba are judged to have speculative elements; their future cannot
be considered as well-assured. Often the protection of interest and principal
payments may be very moderate and thereby not well safeguarded during both good
and bad times over the future. Uncertainty of position characterizes bonds in
this class; B. Bonds which are rated B generally lack characteristics of the
desirable investment. Assurance of interest and principal payments or of
maintenance of other terms of the contract over any long period of time may be
small; CAA. Bonds which are rated Caa are of poor standing. Such issues may be
in default or there may be present elements of danger with respect to principal
or interest; CA. Bonds which are rated Ca represent obligations which are
speculative in a high degree. Such issues are often in default or have other
marked shortcomings; C. Bonds which are rated C are the lowest rated class of
bonds, and issues so rated can be regarded as having extremely poor prospects of
ever attaining any real investment standing.
Note: Moody's applies numerical modifiers, 1, 2 and 3 in each generic
rating classification from AA through CAA. The modifier 1 indicates that the
obligation ranks in the higher end of its generic rating category, the modifier
2 indicates a mid-range ranking, and the modifier 3 indicates that the issue
ranks in the lower end of its generic rating category.
DESCRIPTION OF S&P CORPORATE DEBT RATINGS
AAA. An obligation rated AAA has the highest rating assigned by S&P. The
obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is
extremely strong; AA. An obligation rated AA differs from the highest rated
issues only in small degree. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial
commitment on the obligation is very strong; A. An obligation rated A is
somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and
economic conditions than obligations in higher rated categories. However, the
obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is still
strong; BBB. An obligation rated BBB exhibits adequate protection parameters.
However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely
to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment
on the obligation; BB, B, CCC, CC, C. Obligations rated BB, B, CCC, CC and C are
regarded as having significant speculative characteristics. BB indicates the
least degree of speculation and C the highest. While such obligations will
likely have some quality and protective characteristics, these may be outweighed
by large uncertainties or major exposures to adverse conditions; BB. An
obligation rated BB is less vulnerable to nonpayment than other speculative
issues. However, it faces major ongoing uncertainties or exposure to adverse
business, financial, or economic conditions which could lead to the obligor's
inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation; B. An
obligation rated B is more vulnerable to nonpayment than obligations rated BB,
but the obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitment on
the
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obligation. Adverse business, financial, or economic conditions will likely
impair the obligor's capacity or willingness to meet its financial commitment on
the obligation; CCC. An obligation rated CCC is currently vulnerable to
nonpayment and is dependent upon favorable business, financial and economic
conditions for the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.
In the event of adverse business, financial, or economic conditions, the obligor
is not likely to have the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the
obligation; CC. An obligation rated CC is currently highly vulnerable to
nonpayment; C. The C rating may be used to cover a situation where a bankruptcy
petition has been filed or similar action has been taken, but payments on this
obligation are being continued; D. An obligation rated D is in payment default.
The D rating category is used when payments on an obligation are not made on the
date due even if the applicable grace period has not expired, unless S&P
believes that such payments will be made during such grace period. The D rating
also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of a
similar action if payments on an obligation are jeopardized.
Plus (+) or Minus (-): The ratings from "AA" to "CCC" may be modified by
the addition of a plus or minus sign to show relative standing within the major
rating categories.
r. This symbol is attached to the ratings of instruments with significant
noncredit risks. It highlights risks to principal or volatility of expected
returns which are not addressed in the credit rating. Examples include:
obligations linked or indexed to equities, currencies, or commodities;
obligations exposed to severe prepayment risk--such as interest-only or
principal-only mortgage securities; and obligations with unusually risky
interest terms, such as inverse floaters.
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NO PERSON HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED TO GIVE ANY INFORMATION OR TO MAKE ANY
REPRESENTATIONS NOT CONTAINED IN THE PROSPECTUS OR IN THIS STATEMENT OF
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE OFFERING MADE BY THE PROSPECTUS
AND, IF GIVEN OR MADE, SUCH INFORMATION OR REPRESENTATIONS MUST NOT BE RELIED
UPON AS HAVING BEEN AUTHORIZED BY A FUND OR ITS DISTRIBUTOR. THE PROSPECTUS AND
THIS STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFERING BY ANY
FUND OR BY THE DISTRIBUTOR IN ANY JURISDICTION IN WHICH SUCH OFFERING MAY NOT
LAWFULLY BE MADE.
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Investment Policies and Restrictions........... 1
Strategies Using Derivative Instruments........ 17
Trustees and Officers; Principal Holders of
Securities................................... 25
Investment Advisory and Distribution
Arrangements................................. 33
Portfolio Transactions......................... 41
Reduced Sales Charges, Additional Exchange and
Redemption Information and Other Services.... 43
Conversion of Class B Shares................... 46
Valuation of Shares............................ 47
Performance Information........................ 48
Taxes.......................................... 52
Other Information.............................. 55
Financial Statements........................... 56
Appendix....................................... A-1
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(Copyright)1998 PaineWebber Incorporated
PaineWebber
Asia Pacific
Growth Fund
PaineWebber
Emerging Markets
Equity Fund
PaineWebber
Global Equity Fund
PaineWebber
Global Income Fund
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Statement of Additional Information
March 1, 1998, as revised
October 1, 1998
(October 1, 1998 for PaineWebber Global Equity Fund)
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PART C. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 23. Exhibits
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(1) Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust 6/
(2) Restated By-Laws 6/
(3) Instruments defining the rights of the holders of Registrant's shares
of beneficial interest 1/
(4) (a) Investment Advisory and Administration Contract 2/
(b) Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement with GE Investment Management
Incorporated 2/
(c) Form of Investment Advisory and Administration Contract applicable
to PaineWebber Global Equity Fund (filed herewith)
(d) Form of Sub-Advisory Contract with Invista Capital Management,
Inc. applicable to PaineWebber Global Equity Fund (filed herewith)
(5) (a) Distribution Contract for Class A Shares 3/
(b) Distribution Contract for Class B Shares 3/
(c) Distribution Contract for Class C Shares 3/
(d) Distribution Contract for Class Y Shares 3/
(e) Exclusive Dealer Agreement with respect to Class A Shares 3/
(f) Exclusive Dealer Agreement with respect to Class B Shares 3/
(g) Exclusive Dealer Agreement with respect to Class C Shares 3/
(h) Exclusive Dealer Agreement with respect to Class Y Shares 3/
(6) Bonus, profit sharing or pension plans - none
(7) Custody Contract 6/
(8) Transfer Agency Services and Shareholder Services Agreement 7/
(9) Opinion and consent of counsel (filed herewith)
(10) Other opinions, appraisals, rulings and consents: Auditor's Consent
(filed herewith)
(11) Financial statements omitted from prospectus - none
(12) Form of Purchase Agreement 6/
(13) (a) Shareholder Servicing Plan 6/
(b) Amendment to Amended and Restated Shareholder Servicing and
Distribution Plan effective December 16, 1994 2/
(c) Shareholder Servicing Agreement 2/
(d) Distribution Related Services Agreement 2/
(14) and
(27) Financial Data Schedule (filed herewith)
(15) Plan pursuant to Rule 18f-3 5/
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1/ Incorporated by reference from Articles IV, V, VI, VII, and X of
Registrant's Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust and from
Articles II and XI of Registrant's Restated By-Laws.
2/ Incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 14 to the
registration statement of PaineWebber Investment Trust, SEC File No.
33-39659, filed on December 29, 1995.
3/ Incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 15 to the
registration statement of PaineWebber Investment Trust, SEC File No.
33-39659, filed on July 1, 1996.
4/ Incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 19 to the
Registration Statement of PaineWebber Investment Trust, SEC File No.
3-39659, filed December 30, 1996.
5/ Incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 16 to the
registration statement of PaineWebber Investment Trust, SEC File. No.
33-39659, filed on August 29, 1996.
6/ Incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 22 to the
registration statement of PaineWebber Investment Trust, SEC File No.
33-39659, filed on February 27, 1998.
7/ Incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 23 to the
registration statement of PaineWebber Investment Trust, SEC File
No. 33-39659, filed on September 1, 1998.
Item 24. Persons Controlled by or under Common Control with Registrant
None.
Item 25. Indemnification
Section 4.2 of Article IV of the Registrant's Declaration of Trust
provides that no Trustee, officer, employee or agent of the Trust shall be
liable to the Trust, its shareholders, or to any shareholder, Trustee,
officer, employee, or agent thereof for any action or failure to act
(including without limitation the failure to compel in any way any former or
acting Trustee to redress any breach of trust) except for his or her own bad
faith, willful misfeasance, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the
duties involved in the conduct of his office.
Section 4.3(a) of Article IV of the Registrant's Declaration of Trust
provides that the appropriate series of the Registrant will indemnify its
Trustees and officers to the fullest extent permitted by law against all
liability and against all expenses reasonably incurred or paid by such
Trustees and officers in connection with any claim, action, suit or proceeding
in which such Trustee or officer becomes involved as a party or otherwise by
virtue of his or her being or having been a Trustee or officer and against
amounts paid or incurred by him or her in the settlement thereof.
Additionally, Section 4.3(b) of Article IV provides that no such person shall
be indemnified (i) where such person is liable to the Trust, a series thereof
or the shareholders by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross
negligence or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of his
or her office, (ii) where such person has been finally adjudicated not to have
acted in good faith in the reasonable belief that his or her action was in the
best interest of the Trust, or a series thereof, or (iii) in the event of a
settlement or other disposition not involving a final adjudication as provided
in (ii) above resulting in a payment by a Trustee or officer, unless there has
been a determination by the court of other body approving the settlement or
other disposition or based upon a review of readily available facts by vote of
a majority of the non-interested Trustees or written opinion of independent
legal counsel, that such Trustee or officer did not engage in willful
misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the duties
involved in the conduct of his or her office. Section 4.3(b) of Article IV
further provides that the rights of indemnification may be insured against by
policies maintained by the Trust. Section 4.4 of Article IV provides that no
Trustee shall be obligated to give any bond or other security for the
performance of any of his or her duties hereunder.
Section 4.6 of Article IV provides that each Trustee, officer or employee
of the Trust or a series thereof shall, in the performance of his or her
duties, be fully and completely justified and protected with regard to any act
or any failure to act resulting from reliance in good faith upon the books of
account or other records of the Trust or a series thereof, upon an opinion of
counsel, or upon reports made to the Trust or a series thereof by any of its
officers or employees or by the Investment Adviser, the Administrator, the
Distributor, Transfer Agent, selected
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dealers, accountants, appraisers or other experts or consultants selected with
reasonable care by the Trustees, officers or employees of the Trust,
regardless of whether such counsel or expert may also be a Trustee.
Section 9 of the Investment Advisory and Administration Contract with
Mitchell Hutchins Asset Management Inc. ("Mitchell Hutchins") provides that
Mitchell Hutchins shall not be liable for any error of judgment or mistake of
law or for any loss suffered by any series of the Registrant in connection
with the matters to which the Contract relates, except for a loss resulting
from the willful misfeasance, bad faith, or gross negligence of Mitchell
Hutchins in the performance of its duties or from its reckless disregard of
its obligations and duties under the Contract. Section 13 of the Contract
provides that the Trustees shall not be liable for any obligations of the
Trust or any series under the Contract and that Mitchell Hutchins shall look
only to the assets and property of the Registrant in settlement of such right
or claim and not to the assets and property of the Trustees.
Section 9 of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement between Mitchell
Hutchins and GE Investment Management Incorporated provides that GE Investment
Management Incorporated shall not be liable for any error of judgment or
mistake of law or for any loss suffered by the Trust in connection with the
matters to which the Agreement relates, except for a loss resulting from the
willful misfeasance, bad faith, or gross negligence of GE Investment
Management Incorporated in the performance of its duties or from its reckless
disregard of its obligations and duties under the Agreement. Similar
provisions are set forth in Section 6 of the Sub-Advisory Agreement between
Mitchell Hutchins and Invista Capital Management, Inc.
Section 9 of each Distribution Contract provides that the Trust will
indemnify Mitchell Hutchins and its officers, directors and controlling
persons against all liabilities arising from any alleged untrue statement of
material fact in the Registration Statement or from any alleged omission to
state in the Registration Statement a material fact required to be stated in
it or necessary to make the statements in it, in light of the circumstances
under which they were made, not misleading, except insofar as liability arises
from untrue statements or omissions made in reliance upon and in conformity
with information furnished by Mitchell Hutchins to the Trust for use in the
Registration Statement; and provided that this indemnity agreement shall not
protect any such persons against liabilities arising by reason of their bad
faith, gross negligence or willful misfeasance; and shall not inure to the
benefit of any such persons unless a court of competent jurisdiction or
controlling precedent determines that such result is not against public policy
as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933. Section 9 of each Distribution
Contract also provides that Mitchell Hutchins agrees to indemnify, defend and
hold the Trust, its officers and Trustees free and harmless of any claims
arising out of any alleged untrue statement or any alleged omission of
material fact contained in information furnished by Mitchell Hutchins for use
in the Registration Statement or arising out of an agreement between Mitchell
Hutchins and any retail dealer, or arising out of supplementary literature or
advertising used by Mitchell Hutchins in connection with the Contract.
Section 10 of each Distribution Contract contains provisions similar to
Section 13 of the Investment Advisory and Administration Contract.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, may be provided to Trustees, officers and controlling
persons of the Trust, pursuant to the foregoing provisions or otherwise, the
Trust has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange
Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the
Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for
indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Trust
of expenses incurred or paid by a Trustee, officer or controlling person of
the Trust in connection with the successful defense of any action, suit or
proceeding or payment pursuant to any insurance policy) is asserted against
the Trust by such Trustee, officer or controlling person in connection with
the securities being registered, the Trust will, unless in the opinion of its
counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a
court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by
it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by
the final adjudication of such issue.
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Item 26. Business and Other Connections of Investment Adviser
(a) Mitchell Hutchins Asset Management Inc. Mitchell Hutchins, a
Delaware corporation, is a registered investment adviser and is a
wholly owned subsidiary of PaineWebber which is, in turn, a
wholly owned subsidiary of Paine Webber Group Inc. Mitchell
Hutchins is primarily engaged in the investment advisory
business. Information as to the officers and directors of
Mitchell Hutchins is included in its Form ADV, as filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (registration number
801-13219) and is incorporated herein by reference.
(b) GE Investment Management Incorporated. GE Investment Management
Incorporated ("GEIM"), a Delaware corporation, is a registered
investment adviser and is wholly owned by General Electric
Company. GEIM is primarily engaged in the investment advisory
business. Information as to the officers and directors of GEIM is
included in its Form ADV, as filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (registration number 801-31947) and is
incorporated herein by reference. GEIM is the investment
sub-adviser for PaineWebber Global Equity Fund.
(c) Invista Capital Management, Inc. Invista Capital Management, Inc.
("Invista") is expected to serve as investment sub-adviser for
PaineWebber Global Equity Fund. Invista, an Iowa Corporation, is
a registered investment adviser and is an indirect, wholly owned
subsidiary of Principal Life Insurance Company. Invista is
primarily engaged in the investment advisory business.
Information as to the officers and directors of Invista is
included on its Form ADV, as filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (registration number 801-23020), and is
incorporated herein by reference.
Item 27. Principal Underwriters
(a) Mitchell Hutchins serves as principal underwriter and/or investment
adviser for the following investment companies:
ALL-AMERICAN TERM TRUST INC.
GLOBAL HIGH INCOME DOLLAR FUND INC.
GLOBAL SMALL CAP FUND INC.
INSURED MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND INC.
INVESTMENT GRADE MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND INC.
MANAGED HIGH YIELD FUND INC.
MANAGED HIGH YIELD PLUS FUND INC.
MITCHELL HUTCHINS INSTITUTIONAL SERIES
MITCHELL HUTCHINS PORTFOLIOS
MITCHELL HUTCHINS SERIES TRUST
PAINEWEBBER AMERICA FUND
PAINEWEBBER FINANCIAL SERVICES GROWTH FUND INC.
PAINEWEBBER INDEX TRUST
PAINEWEBBER INVESTMENT SERIES
PAINEWEBBER INVESTMENT TRUST
PAINEWEBBER INVESTMENT TRUST II
PAINEWEBBER MANAGED ASSETS TRUST
PAINEWEBBER MANAGED INVESTMENTS TRUST
PAINEWEBBER MASTER SERIES, INC.
PAINEWEBBER MUNICIPAL SERIES
PAINEWEBBER MUTUAL FUND TRUST
PAINEWEBBER OLYMPUS FUND
PAINEWEBBER SECURITIES TRUST
STRATEGIC GLOBAL INCOME FUND, INC.
2002 TARGET TERM TRUST INC.
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(b) Mitchell Hutchins is the Registrant's principal underwriter.
PaineWebber acts as exclusive dealer of the Registrant's shares. The directors
and officers of Mitchell Hutchins, their principal business addresses, and
their positions and offices with Mitchell Hutchins are identified in its Form
ADV, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (registration number
801-13219). The directors and officers of PaineWebber, their principal
business addresses, and their positions and offices with PaineWebber are
identified in its Form ADV, as filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (registration number 801-7163). The foregoing information is hereby
incorporated herein by reference. The information set forth below is furnished
for those directors and officers of Mitchell Hutchins or PaineWebber who also
serve as trustees or officers of the Registrant. Unless otherwise indicated,
the principal address of each person named is 1285 Avenue of the Americas, New
York, NY 10019.
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Positions and Offices With Underwriter or
Name Positions and Offices With Registrant Exclusive Dealer
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Margo N. Alexander Trustee and President President, Chief Executive Officer and
Director of Mitchell Hutchins; Executive
Vice President and Director of PaineWebber
Mary C. Farrell Trustee Managing Director, Senior Investment
Strategist and Member of the Investment
Policy Committee of PaineWebber
T. Kirkham Barneby Vice President Managing Director and Chief Investment
Officer-Quantitative Investments of
Mitchell Hutchins
Lawrence Chinsky Vice President and Assistant Treasurer Assistant Vice President and Investment Monitoring
Officer of the Mutual Fund Finance Department of
Mitchell Hutchins
John J. Lee Vice President and Assistant Treasurer Vice President and a Manager of the Mutual
Fund Finance Department of Mitchell
Hutchins
Ann E. Moran Vice President and Assistant Treasurer Vice President and a Manager of the Mutual
Fund Finance Department of Mitchell
Hutchins
Dianne E. O'Donnell Vice President and Secretary Senior Vice President and Deputy General
Counsel of Mitchell Hutchins
Emil Polito Vice President Senior Vice President and Director of
Operations and Control of Mitchell Hutchins
Victoria E. Schonfeld Vice President Managing Director and General Counsel of
Mitchell Hutchins
Paul H. Schubert Vice President and Treasurer First Vice President and Director of the
Mutual Fund Finance Department of Mitchell
Hutchins
Barney A. Taglialatela Vice President and Assistant Treasurer Vice President and a Manager of the Mutual
Fund Finance Department of Mitchell
Hutchins
Mark A. Tincher Vice President Managing Director and Chief Investment
Officer - U.S. Equity Investments of
Mitchell Hutchins
Keith A. Weller Vice President and Assistant Secretary First Vice President and Associate General
Counsel of Mitchell Hutchins
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(c) None.
Item 28. Location of Accounts and Records
The books and other documents required by paragraphs (b)(4), (c) and (d)
of Rule 31a-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 are maintained in the
physical possession of Registrant's investment adviser and administrator,
Mitchell Hutchins, 1285 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10019. All
other accounts, books and documents required by Rule 31a-1 are maintained in
the physical possession of Registrant's transfer agent and custodians.
Item 29. Management Services
Not applicable.
Item 30. Undertakings
Registrant undertakes to call a meeting of its shareholders for the
purpose of voting upon the question of removal of a trustee or trustees of
Registrant when requested in writing to do so by the holders of at least 10%
of Registrant's outstanding shares and, in connection with the meeting, to
comply with the provisions of Section 16(c) of the 1940 Act relating to
communications with the shareholders of certain common-law trusts.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and the
Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant has duly caused this
Post-Effective Amendment to its Registration Statement to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of New York
and State of New York, on the 30th day of September, 1998.
PAINEWEBBER INVESTMENT TRUST
By: /s/ Dianne E. O'Donnell
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Dianne E. O'Donnell
Vice President and Secretary
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this
Post-Effective Amendment has been signed below by the following persons in the
capacities and on the dates indicated:
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/s/ Margo N. Alexander President and Trustee September 30, 1998
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Margo N. Alexander *
/s/ E. Garrett Bewkes, Jr. Trustee and Chairman September 30, 1998
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E. Garrett Bewkes, Jr. *
/s/ Richard Q. Armstrong Trustee September 30, 1998
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Richard Q. Armstrong *
/s/ Richard R. Burt Trustee September 30, 1998
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Richard R. Burt *
/s/ Mary C. Farrell Trustee September 30, 1998
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Mary C. Farrell *
/s/ Meyer Feldberg Trustee September 30, 1998
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Meyer Feldberg *
/s/ George W. Gowen Trustee September 30, 1998
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George W. Gowen *
/s/ Frederic V. Malek Trustee September 30, 1998
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Frederic V. Malek *
/s/ Carl W. Schafer Trustee September 30, 1998
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Carl W. Schafer *
/s/ Paul H. Schubert Vice President and Treasurer September 30, 1998
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Paul H. Schubert Accounting Officer)
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SIGNATURES (CONTINUED)
* Signature affixed by Elinor W. Gammon pursuant to powers of attorney
dated May 21, 1996 and incorporated by reference from Post-Effective
Amendment No. 30 to the registration statement of PaineWebber Managed
Municipal Trust, SEC File 2-89016, filed June 27, 1996.
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PAINEWEBBER INVESTMENT TRUST
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
Number
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(1) Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust 6/
(2) Restated By-Laws 6/
(3) Instruments defining the rights of the holders of Registrant's shares
of beneficial interest 1/
(4) (a) Investment Advisory and Administration Contract 2/
(b) Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement with GE Investment Management
Incorporated 2/
(c) Form of Investment Advisory and Administration Contract
applicable to PaineWebber Global Equity Fund (filed herewith)
(d) Form of Sub-Advisory Contract with Invista Capital Management,
Inc. applicable to PaineWebber Global Equity Fund (filed
herewith)
(5) (a) Distribution Contract for Class A Shares 3/
(b) Distribution Contract for Class B Shares 3/
(c) Distribution Contract for Class C Shares 3/
(d) Distribution Contract for Class Y Shares 3/
(e) Exclusive Dealer Agreement with respect to Class A Shares 3/
(f) Exclusive Dealer Agreement with respect to Class B Shares 3/
(g) Exclusive Dealer Agreement with respect to Class C Shares 3/
(h) Exclusive Dealer Agreement with respect to Class Y Shares 3/
(6) Bonus, profit sharing or pension plans - none
(7) Custody Contract 6/
(8) Transfer Agency Services and Shareholder Services Agreement 7/
(9) Opinion and consent of counsel (filed herewith)
(10) Other opinions, appraisals, rulings and consents: Auditor's Consent
(filed herewith)
(11) Financial statements omitted from prospectus - none
(12) Form of Purchase Agreement 6/
(13) (a) Shareholder Servicing Plan 6/
(b) Amendment to Amended and Restated Shareholder Servicing and
Distribution Plan effective December 16, 1994 2/
(c) Shareholder Servicing Agreement 2/
(d) Distribution Related Services Agreement 2/
(14) and
(27) Financial Data Schedule (filed herewith)
(15) Plan pursuant to Rule 18f-3 5/
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1/ Incorporated by reference from Articles IV, V, VI, VII, and X of
Registrant's Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust and from
Articles II and XI of Registrant's Restated By-Laws.
2/ Incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 14 to the
registration statement of PaineWebber Investment Trust, SEC File No.
33-39659, filed on December 29, 1995.
3/ Incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 15 to the
registration statement of PaineWebber Investment Trust, SEC File No.
33-39659, filed on July 1, 1996.
4/ Incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 19 to the
Registration Statement of PaineWebber Investment Trust, SEC File No.
3-39659, filed December 30, 1996.
5/ Incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 16 to the
registration statement of PaineWebber Investment Trust, SEC File. No.
33-39659, filed on August 29, 1996.
6/ Incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 22 to the
registration statement of PaineWebber Investment Trust, SEC File No.
33-39659, filed on February 27, 1998.
7/ Incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 23 to the
registration statement of PaineWebber Investment Trust, SEC File
No. 33-39659, filed on September 1, 1998.
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EXHIBIT NO. 4(C)
INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND ADMINISTRATION CONTRACT
Contract made as of _________, 1998 between PAINEWEBBER INVESTMENT TRUST, a
Massachusetts business trust ("Trust"), and MITCHELL HUTCHINS ASSET MANAGEMENT
INC. ("Mitchell Hutchins"), a Delaware corporation registered as a
broker-dealer under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("1934
Act"), and as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940,
as amended,
WHEREAS the Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940,
as amended ("1940 Act"), as an open-end management investment company, and
offers for public sale two distinct series of shares of beneficial interest,
which correspond to distinct portfolios, one of which has been designated as
PaineWebber Global Equity Fund; and
WHEREAS the Trust desires to retain Mitchell Hutchins as investment
adviser and administrator to furnish certain administrative, investment
advisory and portfolio management services to the Trust with respect to
PaineWebber Global Equity Fund and any other Series as to which this Contract
may hereafter be made applicable (each a "Series"), and Mitchell Hutchins is
willing to furnish such services;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants
herein contained, it is agreed between the parties hereto as follows:
1. Appointment. The Trust hereby appoints Mitchell Hutchins as
investment adviser and administrator of the Trust and each Series for the
period and on the terms set forth in this Contract. Mitchell Hutchins accepts
such appointment and agrees to render the services herein set forth, for the
compensation herein provided.
2. Duties as Investment Adviser.
(a) Subject to the supervision of the Trust's Board of Trustees
("Board"), Mitchell Hutchins will provide a continuous investment program for
a Series, including investment research and management with respect to all
securities and investments and cash equivalents in the Series, and may
allocate the Series' portfolio investments between countries, regions or types
of investments. Mitchell Hutchins will determine from time to time what
securities and other investments will be purchased, retained or sold by the
Series. Mitchell Hutchins may delegate to a sub-adviser, in whole or in part,
Mitchell Hutchins' duty to provide a continuous investment management program
with respect to any Series, including the provision of investment management
services with respect to a portion of the Series' assets, in accordance with
paragraph 5 of this Agreement.
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(b) Mitchell Hutchins agrees that in placing orders with brokers, it
will attempt to obtain the best net result in terms of price and execution;
provided that, on behalf of any Series, Mitchell Hutchins may, in its
discretion, use brokers who provide the Series with research, analysis, advice
and similar services to execute portfolio transactions on behalf of the
Series, and Mitchell Hutchins may pay to those brokers in return for brokerage
and research services a higher commission than may be charged by other
brokers, subject to Mitchell Hutchins' determining in good faith that such
commission is reasonable in terms either of the particular transaction or of
the overall responsibility of Mitchell Hutchins to such Series and its other
clients and that the total commissions paid by such Series will be reasonable
in relation to the benefits to the Series over the long term. In no instance
will portfolio securities be purchased from or sold to Mitchell Hutchins, or
any affiliated person thereof, except in accordance with the federal
securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder, or any applicable
exemptive orders . Whenever Mitchell Hutchins simultaneously places orders to
purchase or sell the same security on behalf of a Series and one or more other
accounts advised by Mitchell Hutchins, such orders will be allocated as to
price and amount among all such accounts in a manner believed to be equitable
to each account. The Trust recognizes that in some cases this procedure may
adversely affect the results obtained for the Series.
(c) Mitchell Hutchins will oversee the maintenance of all books and
records with respect to the securities transactions of each Series, and will
furnish the Board with such periodic and special reports as the Board
reasonably may request. In compliance with the requirements of Rule 31a-3
under the 1940 Act, Mitchell Hutchins hereby agrees that all records which it
maintains for the Trust are the property of the Trust, agrees to preserve for
the periods prescribed by Rule 31a-2 under the 1940 Act any records which it
maintains for the Trust and which are required to be maintained by Rule 31a-l
under the 1940 Act and further agrees to surrender promptly to the Trust any
records which it maintains for the Trust upon request by the Trust.
(d) Mitchell Hutchins will oversee the computation of the net asset
value and the net income of each Series as described in the currently
effective registration statement of the Trust under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, and the 1940 Act and any supplements thereto ("Registration
Statement) or as more frequently requested by the Board.
(e) The Trust hereby authorizes Mitchell Hutchins and any entity or
person associated with Mitchell Hutchins which is a member of a national
securities exchange to effect any transaction on such exchange for the account
of any Series, which transaction is permitted by Section 11(a) of the 1934 Act
and the rules thereunder, and the Trust hereby consents to the retention of
compensation by Mitchell Hutchins or any person or entity associated with
Mitchell Hutchins for such transaction.
3. Duties as Administrator. Mitchell Hutchins will administer the
affairs of the Trust and each Series subject to the supervision of the Board
and the following understandings:
(a) Mitchell Hutchins will supervise all aspects of the operations of the
Trust and each Series, including oversight of transfer agency, custodial and
accounting services, except as hereinafter set forth; provided, however, that
nothing herein contained shall be deemed to relieve
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or deprive the Board of its responsibility for and control of the conduct of
the affairs of the Trust and each Series.
(b) Mitchell Hutchins will provide the Trust and each Series with such
corporate, administrative and clerical personnel (including officers of the
Trust) and services as are reasonably deemed necessary or advisable by the
Board, including the maintenance of certain books and records of the Trust and
each Series.
(c) Mitchell Hutchins will arrange, but not pay, for the periodic
preparation, updating, filing and dissemination (as applicable) of the Trust's
Registration Statement, proxy material, tax returns and required reports to
each Series' shareholders and the Securities and Exchange Commission and other
appropriate federal or state regulatory authorities.
(d) Mitchell Hutchins will provide the Trust and each Series with, or
obtain for it, adequate office space and all necessary office equipment and
services, including telephone service, heat, utilities, stationery supplies
and similar items.
(e) Mitchell Hutchins will provide the Board on a regular basis with
economic and investment analyses and reports and make available to the Board
upon request any economic, statistical and investment services normally
available to institutional or other customers of Mitchell Hutchins.
4. Further Duties. In all matters relating to the performance of this
Contract, Mitchell Hutchins will act in conformity with the Declaration of
Trust, By-Laws, and Registration Statement of the Trust and with the
instructions and directions of the Board and will comply with the requirements
of the 1940 Act, the rules thereunder, and all other applicable federal and
state laws and regulations.
5. Delegation of Mitchell Hutchins' Duties as Investment Adviser and
Administrator. With respect to any or all Series, Mitchell Hutchins may enter
into one or more contracts ("Sub-Advisory or Sub-Administration Contract")
with one or more sub-advisers or sub-administrators in which Mitchell Hutchins
delegates to such sub-advisers or sub-administrators any or all of its duties
specified in Paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Contract, provided that each
Sub-Advisory or Sub-Administration Contract imposes on the sub-adviser or
sub-administrator bound thereby all the corresponding duties and conditions to
which Mitchell Hutchins is subject by Paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Contract and
all the duties and conditions of paragraph 4 of this Contract, and further
provided that each Sub-Advisory or Sub-Administration Contract meets all
requirements of the 1940 Act and rules thereunder. Furthermore, to the extent
consistent with the regulations and orders of the Securities and Exchange
Commission, the appointment and engagement of any sub-advisor and delegation
to it of duties hereunder by Mitchell Hutchins shall be subject only to the
approval of the Board of Trustees of the Trust.
6. Services Not Exclusive. The services furnished by Mitchell Hutchins
hereunder are not to be deemed exclusive and Mitchell Hutchins shall be free
to furnish similar services to others so long as its services under this
Contract are not impaired thereby or unless otherwise agreed to by the parties
hereunder in writing. Nothing in this Contract shall limit or restrict the
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right of any director, officer or employee of Mitchell Hutchins, who may also
be a Trustee, officer or employee of the Trust, to engage in any other
business or to devote his or her time and attention in part to the management
or other aspects of any other business, whether of a similar nature or a
dissimilar nature.
7. Expenses.
(a) During the term of this Contract, each Series will bear all expenses,
not specifically assumed by Mitchell Hutchins, incurred in its operations and
the offering of its shares.
(b) Expenses borne by each series will include but not be limited to the
following (or each Series' proportionate share of the following): (i) the cost
(including brokerage commissions) of securities purchased or sold by the
Series and any losses incurred in connection therewith; (ii) fees payable to
and expenses incurred on behalf of the Series by Mitchell Hutchins under this
Contract; (iii) expenses of organizing the Trust and the Series; (iv) filing
fees and expenses relating to the registrations and qualification of the
Series' shares and the Trust under federal and/or securities laws and
maintaining such registration and qualifications; (v) fees and salaries
payable to the Trust's Trustees and officers who are not interested persons of
the Trust or Mitchell Hutchins; (vi) all expenses incurred in connection with
the Trustees' services, including travel expenses; (vii) taxes (including any
income or franchise taxes) and governmental fees; (viii) costs of any
liability, uncollectible items of deposit and other insurance and fidelity
bonds; (ix) any costs, expenses or losses arising out of a liability of or
claim for damages or other relief asserted against the Trust or Series for
violation of any law; (x) legal, accounting and auditing expenses, including
legal fees of special counsel for those Trustees of the Trust who are not
interested persons of the Trust; (xi) charges of custodians, transfer agents
and other agents; (xii) costs of preparing share certificates; (xiii) expenses
of setting in type and printing prospectuses and supplements thereto,
statements of additional information and supplements thereto, reports and
proxy materials for existing shareholders; (xiv) costs of mailing prospectuses
and supplements thereto, statements of additional information and supplements
thereto, reports and proxy materials to existing shareholders; (xv) any
extraordinary expenses (including fees and disbursements of counsel, costs of
actions, suits or proceedings to which the Trust is a party and the expenses
the Trust may incur as a result of its legal obligation to provide
indemnification to its officers, Trustees, agents and shareholders) incurred
by the Trust or Series; (xvi) fees, voluntary assessments and other expenses
incurred in connection with membership in investment company organizations;
(xvii) cost of mailing and tabulating proxies and costs of meetings of
shareholders, the Board and any committees thereof; (xviii) the cost of
investment company literature and other publications provided by the Trust to
its Trustees and officers; (xix) costs of mailing, stationery and
communications equipment; (xx) expenses incident to any dividend, withdrawal
or redemption options; (xxi) charges and expenses of any outside pricing
service used to value portfolio securities; and (xxii) interest on borrowings
of the Fund.
(c) The Trust or a Series may pay directly any expenses incurred by it in
its normal operations and, if any such payment is consented to by Mitchell
Hutchins and acknowledged as otherwise payable by Mitchell Hutchins pursuant
to this Contract, the Series may reduce the fee
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payable to Mitchell Hutchins pursuant to Paragraph 8 thereof by such amount.
To the extent that such deductions exceed the fee payable to Mitchell Hutchins
on any monthly payment date, such excess shall be carried forward and deducted
in the same manner from the fee payable on succeeding monthly payment dates.
(d) Mitchell Hutchins will assume the cost of any compensation for
services provided to the Trust received by the officers of the Trust and by
those Trustees who are interested persons of the Trust.
(e) The payment or assumption by Mitchell Hutchins of any expenses of the
Trust or a Series that Mitchell Hutchins is not required by this Contract to
pay or assume shall not obligate Mitchell Hutchins to pay or assume the same
or any similar expense of the Trust or a Series on any subsequent occasion.
8. Compensation.
(a) For the services provided and the expenses assumed pursuant to this
Contract, with respect to Global Equity Fund, the Trust will pay to Mitchell
Hutchins a fee, computed daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.85% of
the average daily net assets of such Series up to and including $500 million
and 0.83% of the average daily net assets of such Series in excess of $500
million up to an including $1 billion and 0.805% of the average daily net
assets of such Series in excess of $1 billion.
(b) For the services provided and the expenses assumed pursuant to this
Contract with respect to any other Series hereafter established, the Trust
will pay to Mitchell Hutchins from the assets of such Series a fee in an
amount to be agreed upon in a written fee agreement ("Fee Agreement") executed
by the Trust on behalf of such Series and by Mitchell Hutchins. All such Fee
Agreements shall provide that they are subject to all terms and conditions of
this Contract.
(c) The fee shall be computed daily and paid monthly to Mitchell Hutchins
on or before the first business day of the next succeeding calendar month.
(d) If this Contract becomes effective or terminates before the end of
any month, the fee for the period from the effective day to the end of the
month or from the beginning of such month to the date of termination, as the
case may be, shall be prorated according to the proportion which such period
bears to the full month in which such effectiveness or termination occurs.
9. Limitation of Liability of Mitchell Hutchins. Mitchell Hutchins and
its delegates, including any Sub-Adviser or Sub-Administrator to any Series or
the Trust, shall not be liable for any error of judgment or mistake of law or
for any loss suffered by any Series, the Trust or any of its shareholders, in
connection with the matters to which this Contract relates, except to the
extent that such a loss results from willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross
negligence on its part in the performance of its duties or from reckless
disregard by it of its obligations and duties under this Contract. Any person,
even though also an officer, director, employee, or agent of Mitchell
Hutchins, who may be or become an officer, Trustee, employee or agent of the
Trust
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shall be deemed, when rendering services to any Series or the Trust or acting
with respect to any business of such Series or the Trust, to be rendering such
service to or acting solely for the Series or the Trust and not as an officer,
director, employee, or agent or one under the control or direction of Mitchell
Hutchins even though paid by it.
10. Limitation of Liability of the Trustees and Shareholders of the
Trust. No Trustee, shareholder, officer, employee or agent of any Series shall
not be liable for any obligations of any Series or the Trust under this
Contract, and Mitchell Hutchins agrees that, in asserting any rights or claims
under this Contract, it shall look only to the assets and property of the
Trust in settlement of such right or claim, and not to any Trustee,
shareholder, officer, employee or agent.
11. Duration and Termination.
(a) This Contract shall become effective upon the date hereabove written
provided that, with respect to any Series, this Contract shall not take effect
unless it has first been approved (i) by a vote of a majority of those
Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Contract or interested
persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose
of voting on such approval, and (ii) by vote of a majority of that Series'
outstanding voting securities.
(b) Unless sooner terminated as provided herein, this Contract shall
continue in effect for two years from the above written date. Thereafter, if
not terminated, this Contract shall continue automatically for successive
periods of twelve months each, provided that such continuance is specifically
approved at least annually (i) by a vote of a majority of those Trustees of
the Trust who are not parties to this Contract or interested persons of any
such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on
such approval, and (ii) by the Board or with respect to any given Series by
vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of such Series.
(c) Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to any Series this
Contract may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by
vote of the board or by a vote of a majority of the outstanding voting
securities of such Series on sixty days' written notice to Mitchell Hutchins
or by Mitchell Hutchins at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on
sixty days' written notice to the Trust. Termination of this Contract with
respect to any given Series shall in no way affect the continued validity of
this Contract or the performance thereunder with respect to any other Series.
This Contract will automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.
12. Amendment of this Contract. No provision of this Contract may be
changed, waived, discharged or terminated orally, but only by an instrument in
writing signed by the party against which enforcement of the change, waiver,
discharge or termination is sought, and no amendment of this contract as to
any given Series shall be effective until approved by vote of a majority of
such Series' outstanding voting securities.
13. Governing Law. This Contract shall be construed in accordance with
the laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to the conflicts of
laws principles thereof, and in
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accordance with the 1940 Act, provided, however, that Section 10 above will be
construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. To
the extent that the applicable laws of the State of Delaware or the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts conflict with the applicable provisions of the
1940 Act, the latter shall control.
14. Miscellaneous. The captions in this Contract are included for
convenience of reference only and in no way define or delimit any of the
provisions hereof or otherwise affect their construction or effect. If any
provision of this Contract shall be held or made invalid by a court decision,
statute, rule or otherwise, the remainder of this Contract shall not be
affected thereby. This Contract shall be binding upon and shall inure to the
benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors. As used in this
Contract, the terms "majority of the outstanding voting securities,"
"affiliated person," "interested person," "assignment," "broker," "investment
adviser," "national securities exchange," "net assets," "prospectus," "sale,"
"sell" and "security" shall have the same meaning as such terms have in the
1940 Act, subject to such exemption as may be granted by the Securities and
Exchange Commission by any rule, regulation or order. Where the effect of a
requirement of the 1940 Act reflected in any provision of this contract is
relaxed by a rule, regulation or order of the Securities and Exchange
Commission, whether of special or general application, such provision shall be
deemed to incorporate the effect of such rule, regulation or order.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this instrument to be
executed by their officers designated as of the day and year first above
written.
MITCHELL HUTCHINS ASSET
MANAGEMENT INC.
Attest: By
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PAINEWEBBER INVESTMENT TRUST
Attest: By
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EXHIBIT NO. 4(D)
SUB-ADVISORY CONTRACT
Agreement made as of _____________, 1998 ("Contract") between MITCHELL
HUTCHINS ASSET MANAGEMENT INC., a Delaware corporation ("Mitchell Hutchins"),
and INVISTA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC., an Iowa corporation ("Sub-Adviser").
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(1) Mitchell Hutchins has entered into an Investment Advisory and
Administration Agreement, dated ________, 1998 ("Management Agreement"), with
PaineWebber Investment Trust ("Trust"), an open-end management investment
company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended ("1940
Act");
(2) The Trust offers for public sale distinct series of shares of
beneficial interest, including a series of shares of the Trust known as
PaineWebber Global Equity Fund ("Fund");
(3) Under the Management Agreement, Mitchell Hutchins has agreed to
provide certain investment advisory and administrative services to the Fund;
(4) The Management Agreement permits Mitchell Hutchins to delegate
certain of its duties as investment adviser thereunder to a sub-adviser;
(5) Mitchell Hutchins desires to allocate the portfolio investments of
the Fund between an international segment and a domestic segment, and to
retain the Sub-Adviser to furnish certain investment advisory services with
respect to the international segment of the investments of the Fund, and
(6) The Sub-Adviser is willing to furnish such services;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants
herein contained, Mitchell Hutchins and the Sub-Adviser agree as follows:
1. Appointment. Mitchell Hutchins hereby appoints the Sub-Adviser as an
investment sub-adviser with respect to the international segment of the Fund's
investments for the period and on the terms set forth in this Contract. The
Sub-Adviser accepts that appointment and agrees to render the services herein
set forth, for the compensation herein provided.
2. Duties as Sub-Adviser.
(a) Subject to the supervision and direction of the Trust's Board of
Trustees ("Board") and review by Mitchell Hutchins, and any written guidelines
adopted by the Board or Mitchell Hutchins, the Sub-Adviser will provide a
continuous investment program with respect to the international segment of the
Fund's investments, including investment research and management to all
securities and investments and cash equivalents in the Fund allocated by
Mitchell Hutchins to
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the international segment of the Fund's investments. The Sub-Adviser will
determine from time to time what investments will be purchased, retained or
sold by the Fund in the international segment of the Fund's investments. The
Sub-Adviser will be responsible for placing purchase and sell orders for
investments and for other related transactions with respect to the
international segment of the Fund's investments. The Sub-Adviser will provide
services under this Contract in accordance with the Fund's investment
objective, policies and restrictions as stated in the Trust's currently
effective registration statement under the 1940 Act, and any amendments or
supplements thereto ("Registration Statement").
(b) The Sub-Adviser agrees that, in placing orders with brokers, it will
obtain the best net result in terms of price and execution; provided that, on
behalf of the Fund, the Sub-Adviser may, in its discretion, use brokers who
provide the Sub-Adviser with research, analysis, advice and similar services
to execute portfolio transactions, and the Sub-Adviser may pay to those
brokers in return for brokerage and research services a higher commission than
may be charged by other brokers, subject to the Sub-Adviser's determining in
good faith that such commission is reasonable in terms either of the
particular transaction or of the overall responsibility of the Sub-Adviser to
the Fund and its other clients and that the total commissions paid by the Fund
will be reasonable in relation to the benefits to the Fund over the long term.
In no instance will portfolio securities be purchased from or sold to the
Sub-Adviser, or any affiliated person thereof, except in accordance with the
federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder. Whenever the
Sub-Adviser simultaneously places orders to purchase or sell the same security
on behalf of the Fund and one or more other accounts advised by the
Sub-Adviser, the orders will be allocated as to price and amount among all
such accounts in a manner believed to be equitable over time to each account.
Mitchell Hutchins recognizes that in some cases this procedure may adversely
affect the results obtained for the Fund.
(c) The Sub-Adviser will maintain all books and records required to be
maintained pursuant to the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations promulgated
thereunder with respect to actions by the Sub-Adviser on behalf of the Fund,
and will furnish the Board and Mitchell Hutchins with such periodic and
special reports as the Board or Mitchell Hutchins reasonably may request. In
compliance with the requirements of Rule 31a-3 under the 1940 Act, the
Sub-Adviser hereby agrees that all records that it maintains for the Fund are
the property of the Trust, agrees to preserve for the periods prescribed by
Rule 31a-2 under the 1940 Act any records that it maintains for the Trust and
that are required to be maintained by Rule 31a-1 under the 1940 Act, and
further agrees to surrender promptly to the Trust any records that it
maintains for the Fund upon request by the Trust.
(d) At such times as shall be reasonably requested by the Board or
Mitchell Hutchins, the Sub-Adviser will provide the Board and Mitchell
Hutchins with economic and investment analyses and reports as well as
quarterly reports setting forth the performance of the international segment
of the Fund's investments and make available to the Board and Mitchell
Hutchins any economic, statistical and investment services that the
Sub-Adviser normally makes available to its institutional or other customers.
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(e) In accordance with procedures adopted by the Board, as amended from
time to time, the Sub-Adviser is responsible for assisting in the fair
valuation of all portfolio securities and will use its reasonable efforts to
arrange for the provision of a price(s) from a party(ies) independent of the
Sub-Adviser for each portfolio security for which the custodian does not
obtain prices in the ordinary course of business from an automated pricing
service.
3. Further Duties. In all matters relating to the performance of this
Contract, the Sub-Adviser will act in conformity with the Trust's Declaration
of Trust, By-Laws and Registration Statement and with the written instructions
and written directions of the Board and Mitchell Hutchins; and will comply
with the requirements of the 1940 Act and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940,
as amended ("Advisers Act") and the rules under each, and all other federal
and state laws and regulations applicable to the Trust and the Fund. Mitchell
Hutchins agrees to provide to the Sub-Adviser copies of the Trust's
Declaration of Trust, By-Laws, Registration Statement, written instructions
and directions of the Board and Mitchell Hutchins, and any amendments or
supplements to any of these materials as soon as practicable after such
materials become available; and further agrees to identify to the Sub-Adviser
in writing any broker-dealers that are affiliated with Mitchell Hutchins
(other than PaineWebber Incorporated and Mitchell Hutchins itself).
4. Expenses. During the term of this Contract, the Sub-Adviser will bear
all expenses incurred by it in connection with its services under this
Contract.
5. Compensation.
(a) For the services provided and the expenses assumed by the Sub-Adviser
pursuant to this Contract, Mitchell Hutchins, not the Fund, will pay Invista a
sub-advisory fee, computed daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.40%
of the Fund's average daily net assets allocated to its management up to and
including $100 million, 0.29% of the Fund's average daily net assets allocated
to its management in excess of $100 million up to and including $300 million,
and 0.26% of the Fund's average daily net assets allocated to its management
in excess of $300 million. Under this fee arrangement, Invista will receive
fees based on the value of portfolio assets under its management as these
assets have been allocated to it by Mitchell Hutchins.
(b) The fee shall be accrued daily and payable monthly to the Sub-Adviser
on or before the last business day of the next succeeding calendar month.
(c) If this Contract becomes effective or terminates before the end of
any month, the fee for the period from the effective date to the end of the
month or from the beginning of such month to the date of termination, as the
case may be, shall be pro-rated according to the proportion that such period
bears to the full month in which such effectiveness or termination occurs.
6. Limitation of Liability. The Sub-Adviser shall not be liable for any
error of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by the Fund, the
Trust, its shareholders or by Mitchell Hutchins in connection with the matters
to which this Contract relates, except a loss resulting from willful
misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence on its part in the performance of
its duties or from reckless disregard by it of its obligations and duties
under this Contract. Nothing
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in this paragraph shall be deemed a limitation or waiver of any obligation or
duty that may not by law be limited or waived.
7. Representations of Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser represents, warrants
and agrees as follows:
(a) The Sub-Adviser (i) is registered as an investment adviser under the
Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered for so long as this
Contract remains in effect; (ii) is not prohibited by the 1940 Act or the
Advisers Act from performing the services contemplated by this Contract; (iii)
has met and will seek to continue to meet for so long as this Contract remains
in effect, any other applicable federal or state requirements, or the
applicable requirements of any regulatory or industry self-regulatory agency
necessary to be met in order to perform the services contemplated by this
Contract; (iv) has the authority to enter into and perform the services
contemplated by this Contract; and (v) will promptly notify Mitchell Hutchins
of the occurrence of any event that would disqualify the Sub-Adviser from
serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section
9(a) of the 1940 Act or otherwise.
(b) The Sub-Adviser has adopted a written code of ethics complying with
the requirements of Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act and will provide Mitchell
Hutchins and the Board with a copy of such code of ethics, together with
evidence of its adoption. Within forty-five days of the end of the last
calendar quarter of each year that this Contract is in effect, the president
or a vice-president of the Sub-Adviser shall certify to Mitchell Hutchins that
the Sub-Adviser has complied with the requirements of Rule 17j-1 during the
previous year and that there has been no violation of the Sub-Adviser's code
of ethics or, if such a violation has occurred, that appropriate action was
taken in response to such violation. Upon the written request of Mitchell
Hutchins, the Sub-Adviser shall permit Mitchell Hutchins, its employees or its
agents to examine the reports required to be made to the Sub-Adviser by Rule
17j-1(c)(1) and all other records relevant to the Sub-Adviser's code of
ethics.
(c) The Sub-Adviser has provided Mitchell Hutchins with a copy of its
Form ADV, which as of the date of this Agreement is its Form ADV as most
recently filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and
promptly will furnish a copy of all amendments to Mitchell Hutchins at least
annually.
(d) The Sub-Adviser will notify Mitchell Hutchins of any change of
control of the Sub-Adviser, including any change of its general partners or
25% shareholders, as applicable, and any changes in the key personnel who are
either the portfolio manager(s) of the Fund or senior management of the
Sub-Adviser, in each case prior to, or promptly after, such change.
(e) The Sub-Adviser agrees that neither it, nor any of its affiliates,
will in any way refer directly or indirectly to its relationship with the
Trust, the Fund, Mitchell Hutchins or any of their respective affiliates in
offering, marketing or other promotional materials without the express written
consent of Mitchell Hutchins.
8. Services Not Exclusive. The services furnished by the Sub-Adviser
hereunder are not to be deemed exclusive and the Sub-Adviser shall be free to
furnish similar services to others so
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long as its services under this Contract are not impaired thereby or unless
otherwise agreed to by the parties hereunder in writing. Nothing in this
Contract shall limit or restrict the right of any director, officer or
employee of the Sub-Adviser, who may also be a trustee, officer or employee of
the Trust, to engage in any other business or to devote his or her time and
attention in part to the management or other aspects of any other business,
whether of a similar nature or a dissimilar nature.
9. Duration and Termination.
(a) This Contract shall become effective upon the date first above
written, provided that this Contract shall not take effect unless it has first
been approved: (i) by a vote of a majority of those trustees of the Trust who
are not parties to this Contract or interested persons of any such party, cast
in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and
(ii) by vote of a majority of the Fund's outstanding securities.
(b) Unless sooner terminated as provided herein, this Contract shall
continue in effect for two years from its effective date. Thereafter, if not
terminated, this Contract shall continue automatically for successive periods
of twelve months each, provided that such continuance is specifically approved
at least annually: (i) by a vote of a majority of those trustees of the Trust
who are not parties to this Contract or interested persons of any such party,
cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval,
and (ii) by the Board or by vote of a majority of the outstanding voting
securities of the Fund.
(c) Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Contract may be terminated at any
time, without the payment of any penalty, by vote of the Board or by a vote of
a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund on 60 days'
written notice to the Sub-Adviser. This Contract may also be terminated,
without the payment of any penalty, by Mitchell Hutchins: (i) upon 120 days'
written notice to the Sub-Adviser; (ii) upon material breach by the
Sub-Adviser of any representations and warranties set forth in Paragraph 7 of
this Contract, if such breach has not been cured within a 20 day period after
notice of such breach; or (iii) immediately if, in the reasonable judgment of
Mitchell Hutchins, the Sub-Adviser becomes unable to discharge its duties and
obligations under this Contract, including circumstances such as financial
insolvency of the Sub-Adviser or other circumstances that could adversely
affect the Fund. The Sub-Adviser may terminate this Contract at any time,
without the payment of any penalty, on 120 days written notice to Mitchell
Hutchins. This Contract will terminate automatically in the event of its
assignment or upon termination of the Advisory Contract as it relates to the
Fund.
10. Amendment of this Contract. No provision of this Contract may be
changed, waived, discharged or terminated orally, but only by an instrument in
writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of the change, waiver,
discharge or termination is sought. No amendment of this Contract shall be
effective until approved (i) by a vote of a majority of those trustees of the
Trust who are not parties to this Contract or interested persons of any such
party, and (ii) by a vote of a majority of the Fund's outstanding voting
securities (unless in the case of (ii), the Trust receives an SEC order or
no-action letter permitting it to modify the Contract without such vote).
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11. Governing Law. This Contract shall be construed in accordance with
the 1940 Act and the laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to
the conflicts of laws principles thereof. To the extent that the applicable
laws of the State of Delaware conflict with the applicable provisions of the
1940 Act, the latter shall control.
12. Miscellaneous. The captions in this Contract are included for
convenience of reference only and in no way define or delimit any of the
provisions hereof or otherwise affect their construction or effect. If any
provision of this Contract shall be held or made invalid by a court decision,
statute, rule or otherwise, the remainder of this Contract shall not be
affected thereby. This Contract shall be binding upon and shall inure to the
benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors. As used in this
Contract, the terms "majority of the outstanding voting securities,"
"affiliated person," "interested person," "assignment," "broker," "investment
adviser," "net assets," "sale," "sell" and "security" shall have the same
meaning as such terms have in the 1940 Act, subject to such exemption as may
be granted by the SEC by any rule, regulation or order. Where the effect of a
requirement of the federal securities laws reflected in any provision of this
Contract is made less restrictive by a rule, regulation or order of the SEC,
whether of special or general application, such provision shall be deemed to
incorporate the effect of such rule, regulation or order. This Contract may be
signed in counterpart.
13. Notices. Any notice herein required is to be in writing and is deemed
to have been given to the Sub-Adviser or Mitchell Hutchins upon receipt of the
same at their respective addresses set forth below. All written notices
required or permitted to be given under this Contract will be delivered by
personal service, by postage mail - return receipt requested or by facsimile
machine or a similar means of same day delivery which provides evidence of
receipt (with a confirming copy by mail as set forth herein). All notices
provided to Mitchell Hutchins will be sent to the attention of Victoria E.
Schonfeld, General Counsel. All notices provided to the Sub-Adviser will be
sent to the attention of Dennis W. Cameron, compliance officer.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this instrument to be
executed by their duly authorized signatories as of the date and year first
above written.
MITCHELL HUTCHINS ASSET
MANAGEMENT INC.
1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10019
Attest:
By: By:
---------------------------- -------------------------------
Name: Name:
Title: Title:
INVISTA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT,
INC.
1900 Hub Tower
699 Walnut Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Attest:
By: By:
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Name: Name:
Title: Title:
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Exhibit No. 9
KIRKPATRICK & LOCKHART LLP
1800 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, N.W.
2ND FLOOR
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20036-1800
TELEPHONE 202-778-9000
October 1, 1998
PaineWebber Investment Trust
1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10019
Ladies and Gentlemen:
You have requested our opinion, as counsel to PaineWebber Investment
Trust ("Trust"), as to certain matters regarding the issuance of certain
Shares of the Trust. As used in this letter, the term "Shares" means the Class
A, Class B, Class C and Class Y shares of beneficial interest of the series of
the Trust listed below during the time that Post-Effective Amendment No. 24 to
the Trust's Registration Statement on Form N-1A ("PEA") is effective and has
not been superseded by another post-effective amendment. This series of the
Trust is PaineWebber Global Equity Fund.
As such counsel, we have examined certified or other copies, believed by
us to be genuine, of the Trust's Declaration of Trust and by-laws and such
resolutions and minutes of meetings of the Trust's Board of Trustees as we
have deemed relevant to our opinion, as set forth herein. Our opinion is
limited to the laws and facts in existence on the date hereof, and it is
further limited to the laws (other than the conflict of law rules) in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts that in our experience are normally applicable
to the issuance of shares by unincorporated voluntary associations and to the
Securities Act of 1933 ("1933 Act"), the Investment Company Act of 1940 ("1940
Act") and the regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC")
thereunder.
Based on the foregoing, we are of the opinion that the issuance of the
Shares has been duly authorized by the Trust and that, when sold in accordance
with the terms contemplated by the PEA, including receipt by the Trust of full
payment for the Shares and compliance with the 1933 Act and the 1940 Act, the
Shares will have been validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.
We note, however, that the Trust is an entity of the type commonly known
as a "Massachusetts business trust." Under Massachusetts law, shareholders
could, under certain circumstances, be held personally liable for the
obligations of the Trust. The Declaration of Trust states that creditors of,
contractors with and claimants against the Trust or any series shall look only
to the assets of the Trust or the appropriate series for payment. It also
requires that notice of such disclaimer may be given in each note, bond,
contract, certificate, undertaking or instrument
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PaineWebber Investment Trust
October 1, 1998
Page 2
made or issued by the officers or the trustees of the Trust on behalf of the
Trust. The Declaration of Trust further provides: (1) for indemnification from
the assets of the Trust or the appropriate series for all loss and expense of
any shareholder held personally liable for the obligations of the Trust or any
series by virtue of ownership of shares of the Trust or such series; and (2)
for the Trust or appropriate series to assume the defense of any claim against
the shareholder for any act or obligation of the Trust or series. Thus, the
risk of a shareholder incurring financial loss on account of shareholder
liability is limited to circumstances in which the Trust or series would be
unable to meet its obligations.
We hereby consent to this opinion accompanying the PEA when it is filed
with the SEC and to the reference to our firm in the statement of additional
information that is being filed as part of the PEA.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Kirkpatrick & Lockhart LLP
KIRKPATRICK & LOCKHART LLP
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the reference to our firm under the captions "Financial
Highlights" in the Prospectus and "Auditors" in the Statement of Additional
Information and to the incorporation by reference of our report dated December
19, 1997, in this Registration Statement (Form N-1A No. 33-39659) of PaineWebber
Investment Trust (PaineWebber Global Equity Fund).
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
New York, New York
September 29, 1998
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