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INTERCAPITAL QUALITY MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST Two World Trade Center, New
York, New York 10048
LETTER TO THE SHAREHOLDERS October 31, 1996
DEAR SHAREHOLDER:
We are pleased to present the annual report on the operations of InterCapital
Quality Municipal Investment Trust (IQT) for the fiscal year ended October 31,
1996.
Stronger economic growth and the potential threat of inflation shifted the tone
of the fixed-income markets from bullish to bearish in early 1996. This change
in market psychology was confirmed in March by a surprisingly large increase in
payroll employment. The rise in interest rates between February and July may be
attributed to market weakness on the days that strong monthly employment figures
were reported. The bond market sporadically pushed long-term yields higher,
anticipating that the Federal Reserve Board might raise the federal-funds rate.
However, with slower growth in employment and overall economic activity between
August and October, the central bank left monetary policy unchanged. As a
result, by the end of October the fixed-income markets had regained an
optimistic outlook and rallied to levels not seen since February.
MUNICIPAL MARKET CONDITIONS
Between February and July, 30-year insured revenue bond yields rose 75 basis
points from 5.40 percent to reach 6.15 percent in April and again in mid-June.
Subsequently, demand for municipal bonds improved and followed the trend of U.S.
Treasury securities toward lower yields. Insured bond yields reached 5.60
percent by the end of October. One-year municipal note yields declined
marginally from 3.80 percent to 3.70 percent over the past 12 months. In
October, the yield curve pickup for extending maturities from 1 to 30 years was
190 basis points.
The ratio of insured revenue bond yields to 30-year U.S. Treasury yields, moved
from 91 percent to 84 percent over the course of the fiscal year. A declining
ratio means that municipal bond prices outperformed U.S. Treasury prices. The
relative improvement in municipals occurred as flat-tax proposals failed to gain
public support.
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LETTER TO THE SHAREHOLDERS October 31, 1996, continued
The municipal market also benefited from steady demand. In addition to regular
maturities and calls for redemption this year, it has been estimated that
investors also face the retirement of over $60 billion of debt that has been
previously refinanced. On the supply side, new issues increased 20 percent to
$147 billion over the calendar year to date.
PERFORMANCE
The Trust's net asset value (NAV) moved from $15.31 to $15.18 per share during
the fiscal year ended October 31, 1996. Based on this NAV change plus
reinvestment of tax-free dividends of $1.02 per share and a long-term capital
gain distribution of $0.16 per share, the Trust's total return was 7.52 percent.
IQT's market price on the New York Stock Exchange began and ended the fiscal
year at $14.625 per share. Based on this market price and reinvestment of
tax-free dividends and distributions, the Trust's total return was 8.44 percent.
IQT began the fiscal year trading at a 4.5 percent discount to NAV and closed at
a 4 percent discount. During the year undistributed net investment income
available for dividends declined from $0.062 per share to $0.033 per share. This
reduction prompted a cut in the Trust's monthly dividend from $0.085 to $0.08
beginning with the November 1996 payment.
PORTFOLIO STRUCTURE
On October 31, 1996, the Trust's net assets of $380 million were diversified
among 12 specific long-term municipal sectors and 54 credits. The average
maturity and call protection of IQT's long-term portfolio were 22 and 5 years,
CREDIT RATINGS AS OF OCTOBER 31, 1996
(% OF TOTAL LONG-TERM PORTFOLIO)
AAA OR AAA
45%
AA OR AA
28%
BAA OR BBB
1%
A OR A
26%
AS MEASURED BY STANDARD & POOR'S CORP. OR MOODY'S INVESTORS
SERVICE, INC.
FIVE LARGEST SECTORS AS OF OCTOBER 31, 1996
(% OF NET ASSETS)
Refunded
13%
Mortgage
25%
ALL OTHERS
33%
TRANSPORTATION
7%
IDR/PCR*
11%
HOSPITAL
11%
*INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT/POLLUTION CONTROL REVENUE
PORTFOLIO STRUCTURE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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LETTER TO THE SHAREHOLDERS October 31, 1996, continued
respectively. Throughout the fiscal year, high credit quality was maintained
with 73 percent of its long-term holding rated double or triple "A."
THE IMPACT OF LEVERAGING
As discussed in previous reports, the total income available for distribution to
common shareholders includes incremental income provided by the Trust's
outstanding Auction Rate Preferred Shares (ARPS). ARPS dividends reflect
prevailing short-term interest rates on maturities normally ranging from one
week to one year. Incremental income to common shares depends on two factors:
first, the spread between interest earned on the long-term bonds in the
established portfolio of investments and the ARPS auction rate plus ARPS
expenses; second, the amount of ARPS outstanding. The greater the amount of ARPS
outstanding, the greater the amount of incremental income available for
distribution to common shareholders.
ARPS yields ranged between 3.30 and 5.50 percent during the fiscal year.
Leverage contributed approximately $0.14 per share to common share earnings
during the fiscal year. Two ARPS series totaling $105 million and representing
28 percent of net assets were outstanding.
LOOKING AHEAD
The balance between the supply of new issues and demand created by maturities is
expected to remain positive for the municipal market. Long-term insured
municipal securities currently yield 84 percent of U.S. Treasury securities and
may be expected to move in tandem with the Treasury market. Although municipal
performance relative to U.S. Treasury securities has improved, tax-exempts could
again be affected by market uncertainty if new tax reduction proposals were to
resurface.
The Trust's procedure for reinvestment of all dividends and distributions on
common shares is through purchases in the open market. This method helps to
support the market value of the Trust's shares. In addition, we would like to
remind you that the Trustees have approved a procedure whereby the Trust, when
appropriate, may purchase in the open market or in privately negotiated
transactions at a price not above market value or net asset value, whichever is
lower at the time of purchase. Over the past fiscal year, IQT purchased and
retired 60,900 shares of common stock at a weighted average market discount of
5.61 percent. The Trust may also utilize procedures to reduce or eliminate the
amount of outstanding ARPS, including their purchase in the open market or in
privately negotiated transactions.
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LETTER TO THE SHAREHOLDERS October 31, 1996, continued
We appreciate your ongoing support of InterCapital Quality Municipal Investment
Trust and look forward to continuing to serve your investment needs.
Very truly yours,
/s/ CHARLES A. FIUMEFREDDO
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CHARLES A. FIUMEFREDDO
Chairman of the Board
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RESULTS OF ANNUAL MEETING (unaudited)
* * *
On October 29, 1996, an annual meeting of the Trust's shareholders was held for
the purpose of voting on three separate matters, the results of which were as
follows:
(1) ELECTION OF TRUSTEE:
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Michael Bozic
For................................................................ 13,643,563
Withheld........................................................... 337,683
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ELECTION OF TRUSTEE BY PREFERRED SHAREHOLDERS:
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Charles A. Fiumefreddo
For................................................................ 1,806
Withheld........................................................... --
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The following Trustees were not standing for reelection at this meeting:
Edwin J. Garn, John R. Haire, Dr. Manuel H. Johnson, Michael E. Nugent,
Philip J. Purcell and John L. Schroeder
(2) CONTINUANCE OF THE CURRENTLY EFFECTIVE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH
DEAN WITTER INTERCAPITAL INC.:
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For................................................................ 13,316,539
Against............................................................ 132,595
Abstain............................................................ 532,112
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(3) RATIFICATION OF PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP AS INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS:
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For................................................................ 13,536,107
Against............................................................ 71,978
Abstain............................................................ 373,161
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS October 31, 1996
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PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT IN COUPON MATURITY
THOUSANDS RATE DATE VALUE
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MUNICIPAL BONDS (97.7%)
General Obligation (2.5%)
$ 5,000 Chicago, Illinois, Refg Ser 1995 B (FGIC)............................... 5.125% 01/01/25 $ 4,579,200
5,000 Oregon, Veterans' Welfare Ser 75........................................ 6.00 04/01/27 5,063,600
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10,000 9,642,800
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Educational Facilities Revenue (1.4%)
2,000 Auburn University, Alabama, Ser 1993 (MBIA)............................. 5.25 06/01/13 1,937,500
3,480 Indiana University, Student Fee Ser K (MBIA)............................ 5.875 08/01/20 3,500,288
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5,480 5,437,788
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Electric Revenue (6.0%)
5,000 North Carolina Municipal Power Agency #1, Catawba Ser 1992.............. 6.25 01/01/17 5,037,600
7,000 San Antonio, Texas, Electric & Gas Refg Ser 1994-A...................... 5.00 02/01/14 6,516,650
10,000 Washington Public Power Supply System, Proj #1 Refg Ser 1991 A.......... 6.875 07/01/17 11,097,700
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22,000 22,651,950
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Hospital Revenue (11.4%)
10,000 Wichita, Kansas, CSJ Health System of Wichita Inc Ser 1991.............. 7.00 11/15/18 10,555,200
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority,
10,000 Brigham & Women's Hospital Ser D....................................... 6.75 07/01/24 10,688,200
7,000 St Elizabeth's Hospital of Boston Ser D & E (FSA)...................... 6.70 08/15/21 7,466,970
5,000 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority, North Carolina, Ser 1992...... 6.25 01/01/20 5,144,650
9,000 Lorain County, Ohio, Humility of Mary Health Care Corp Ser 1991 B....... 7.20 12/15/11 9,684,990
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41,000 43,540,010
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Industrial Development/Pollution Control Revenue (10.6%)
1,000 St Lucie County, Florida, Florida Power & Light Co Ser 1991 (AMT)....... 7.15 02/01/23 1,088,070
9,000 Hawaii Department of Budget & Finance, Citizens Utilities Co 1991 Ser A
& B (AMT).............................................................. 6.66 11/01/21 9,430,740
5,000 Chicago, Illinois, Chicago-O'Hare Int'l Airport/Lufthansa German
Airlines Inc Ser 1990 (AMT)............................................ 7.125 05/01/18 5,298,650
7,000 Chicago, Illinois, Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co Refg 1995 Ser A.......... 6.10 06/01/25 7,212,520
4,000 New York State Energy Research & Development Authority, Brooklyn Union
Gas Co 1991 Ser A & B (AMT)............................................ 6.952 07/01/26 4,390,400
12,000 Richland County, South Carolina, Union Camp Corp Ser 1991 B (AMT)....... 7.125 09/01/21 12,892,560
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38,000 40,312,940
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Mortgage Revenue - Multi-Family (7.6%)
10,000 Illinois Housing Development Authority, 1991 Ser A...................... 8.25 07/01/16 10,816,500
15,000 New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, Presidential Plaza at
Newport - FHA Insured Mortgages Refg 1991 Ser 1........................ 7.00 05/01/30 16,091,700
2,000 New York State Housing Finance Agency, 1996 Ser A Refg (FSA)............ 6.10 11/01/15 2,044,800
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27,000 28,953,000
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS October 31, 1996, continued
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PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT IN COUPON MATURITY
THOUSANDS RATE DATE VALUE
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Mortgage Revenue - Single Family (17.2%)
$ 2,800 Alaska Housing Finance Agency, Housing Project 1996 Ser A Refg (FSA).... 7.05% 06/01/25 $ 2,957,640
6,535 California Housing Finance Agency, Home 1991 Ser G (AMT)................ 7.05 08/01/27 6,825,742
10,790 Colorado Housing Finance Authority, Refg 1991 Ser A..................... 7.25 11/01/31 11,490,163
1,100 District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency, GNMA Collateralized Ser
1990 B (AMT)........................................................... 7.10 12/01/24 1,140,689
4,635 Maine Housing Authority, Purchase 1988 Ser D-6 (AMT).................... 7.25 11/15/19 4,831,339
2,800 Michigan Housing Development Authority, 1991 Ser B...................... 6.95 12/01/20 2,958,424
9,200 Nebraska Investment Finance Authority, GNMA-Backed
1991 Ser A & B (AMT)................................................... 7.025 09/15/23 9,594,772
4,595 New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority, Residential 1991 Ser D (AMT)... 7.25 07/01/15 4,793,320
Ohio Housing Finance Agency,
5,500 GNMA-Backed Ser A 1 & 2 (AMT).......................................... 6.903 03/01/31 5,713,510
2,000 Residential 1996 Ser B-2 (AMT)......................................... 6.10 09/01/28 2,003,240
4,500 Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Homeownership Issue T (AMT)....... 7.375 07/01/23 4,692,465
5,000 Virginia Housing Development Authority, 1992 Ser A...................... 7.15 01/01/33 5,253,250
3,000 Wyoming Community Development Authority, Federally Insured/Gtd Loans
1988 Ser G (AMT)....................................................... 7.25 06/01/21 3,153,960
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62,455 65,408,514
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Nursing & Health Related Facilities Revenue (0.8%)
2,695 New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance Agency, Mental Health
- -------- 1991 Ser C............................................................. 7.30 02/15/21 2,957,197
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Resource Recovery Revenue (7.0%)
5,000 Northeast Maryland Waste Disposal Authority, Montgomery County Ser 1993
A (AMT)................................................................ 6.30 07/01/16 5,092,950
Detroit Economic Development Corporation, Michigan,
5,000 Ser 1991 A (AMT) (FSA)................................................. 6.60 05/01/02 5,375,600
5,000 Ser 1991 A (AMT) (FSA)................................................. 6.875 05/01/09 5,382,350
10,000 Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Ser
1989................................................................... 7.50 01/01/12 10,733,300
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25,000 26,584,200
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Student Loan Revenue (3.7%)
13,000 Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, 1991 Ser A & B (AMT)
- -------- (AMBAC)................................................................ 6.854 09/01/26 13,876,070
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Transportation Facilities Revenue (7.2%)
10,000 Hillsborough County Port District, Florida, Tampa Port Authority Spl &
Refg Ser 1995 (AMT) (FSA).............................................. 6.00 06/01/20 10,140,200
4,000 Lee County, Florida, Ser 1995 (MBIA).................................... 5.75 10/01/22 4,009,440
7,000 Hawaii, Airports Second Ser of 1991 (AMT)............................... 6.90 07/01/12 7,948,150
5,000 Houston, Texas, Airport Sub Lien Ser 1991 A (AMT) (FGIC)................ 6.75 07/01/21 5,380,600
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26,000 27,478,390
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Water & Sewer Revenue (1.1%)
4,000 Cleveland, Ohio, Waterworks Improvement Refg Ser H 1996 (MBIA).......... 5.75 01/01/21 4,012,720
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS October 31, 1996, continued
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PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT IN COUPON MATURITY
THOUSANDS RATE DATE VALUE
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Other Revenue (8.0%)
$ 10,000 New York Local Government Assistance Corporation, Ser 1995 A............ 6.00% 04/01/24 $ 10,107,400
15,000 Emmaus General Authority, Pennsylvania, Local Government Ser 1988 H
(FGIC)................................................................. 7.00 05/15/18 16,458,300
4,000 Houston, Texas, Sr Lien Hotel Occupancy Tax Refg Ser 1995 (FSA)......... 5.50 07/01/15 3,926,480
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29,000 30,492,180
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Refunded (13.2%)
5,000 Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, 1991 Ser A..................... 6.875 12/01/01++ 5,621,050
5,000 New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, New York, 1991 Ser C... 7.375 06/15/01++ 5,665,800
5,000 New York Local Government Assistance Corporation, Ser 1991 C............ 7.00 04/01/01++ 5,592,500
10,000 Middleburg Heights, Ohio, Southwest General Hospital Ser 1991........... 7.20 08/15/01++ 11,307,600
4,500 Intermountain Power Agency, Utah, Refg Fifth Crossover Ser.............. 7.20 07/01/97+ 4,675,320
6,000 Salt Lake City, Utah, IHC Hospitals Inc Refg Ser 1991 (AMBAC) (ETM)..... 6.75 05/15/20 6,422,700
10,000 Seattle, Washington, Drainage & Wastewater Utility 1990................. 7.125 12/01/99+ 10,986,200
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45,500 50,271,170
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351,130 TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS (Identified Cost $350,174,584)........................................... 371,618,929
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SHORT-TERM MUNICIPAL OBLIGATION (0.4%)
1,700 Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, Tennessee, American Airlines
- -------- Inc Refg Ser 1995 A (Demand 11/01/96) (Identified Cost $1,700,000)..... 3.65* 10/01/12 1,700,000
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$352,830 TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Identified Cost $351,874,584) (a).................................. 98.1% 373,318,929
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CASH AND OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES......................................... 1.9 7,169,045
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NET ASSETS............................................................................. 100.0% $380,487,974
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AMT Alternative Minimum Tax.
ETM Escrowed to Maturity.
++ Prerefunded to call date shown.
+ Refunded to call date shown by forward delivery contract.
* Current coupon of variable rate security.
(a) The aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates identified cost. The aggregate gross
unrealized appreciation was $21,797,312 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation was $352,967,
resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $21,444,345.
Bond Insurance:
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AMBAC AMBAC Indemnity Corporation.
FGIC Financial Guaranty Insurance Company.
FSA Financial Security Assurance Inc.
MBIA Municipal Bond Investors Assurance Corporation.
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS October 31, 1996, continued
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GEOGRAPHIC SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS
Based on Market Value as a Percent of Net Assets
October 31, 1996
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Alabama.................. 0.5%
Alaska................... 0.8
California............... 1.8
Colorado................. 3.0
District of Columbia..... 0.3
Florida.................. 4.0
Hawaii................... 4.6
Illinois................. 7.3
Indiana.................. 0.9
Kansas................... 2.8
Maine.................... 1.3%
Maryland................. 1.3
Massachusetts............ 6.2
Michigan................. 3.6
Nebraska................. 2.5
New Hampshire............ 1.3
New Jersey............... 4.2
New York................. 8.1
North Carolina........... 2.7
Ohio..................... 8.6
Oregon................... 1.3%
Pennsylvania............. 10.8
South Carolina........... 3.4
Tennessee................ 1.7
Texas.................... 4.2
Utah..................... 2.9
Virginia................. 1.4
Washington............... 5.8
Wyoming.................. 0.8
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Total.................... 98.1%
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
October 31, 1996
ASSETS:
Investments in securities, at value
(identified cost $351,874,584)....................................... $373,318,929
Cash.................................................................. 355,710
Receivable for:
Interest.......................................................... 6,857,126
Investments sold.................................................. 200,000
Prepaid expenses...................................................... 20,689
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TOTAL ASSETS...................................................... 380,752,454
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LIABILITIES:
Payable for:
Investment management fee......................................... 123,768
Dividends to preferred shareholders............................... 115,486
Accrued expenses...................................................... 25,226
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TOTAL LIABILITIES................................................. 264,480
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NET ASSETS:
Preferred shares of beneficial interest (1,000,000 shares authorized
of non-participating $.01 par value, 2,100 shares outstanding)....... 105,000,000
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Common shares of beneficial interest (unlimited shares authorized of
$.01 par value, 18,151,913 shares outstanding)....................... 252,483,710
Net unrealized appreciation........................................... 21,444,345
Accumulated undistributed net investment income....................... 595,556
Accumulated undistributed net realized gain........................... 964,363
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NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS...................... 275,487,974
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TOTAL NET ASSETS.................................................. $380,487,974
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NET ASSET VALUE PER COMMON SHARE
($275,487,974 divided by 18,151,913 common shares outstanding)....... $15.18
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, continued
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the year ended October 31, 1996
NET INVESTMENT INCOME:
INTEREST INCOME........................................................ $23,911,556
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EXPENSES
Investment management fee.............................................. 1,333,150
Auction commission fees................................................ 270,240
Professional fees...................................................... 113,265
Transfer agent fees and expenses....................................... 102,851
Shareholder reports and notices........................................ 35,236
Trustees' fees and expenses............................................ 34,624
Registration fees...................................................... 25,035
Auction agent fees..................................................... 17,724
Custodian fees......................................................... 17,115
Servicing fees......................................................... 8,904
Organizational expenses................................................ 8,153
Other.................................................................. 12,089
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TOTAL EXPENSES BEFORE EXPENSE OFFSET............................... 1,978,386
LESS: EXPENSE OFFSET............................................... (17,027)
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TOTAL EXPENSES AFTER EXPENSE OFFSET................................ 1,961,359
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME.............................................. 21,950,197
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN:
Net realized gain...................................................... 964,359
Net change in unrealized appreciation.................................. 38,946
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NET GAIN........................................................... 1,003,305
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NET INCREASE........................................................... $22,953,502
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, continued
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
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FOR THE YEAR FOR THE YEAR
ENDED ENDED
OCTOBER 31, OCTOBER 31,
1996 1995
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INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
OPERATIONS:
Net investment income............................... $ 21,950,197 $ 22,298,222
Net realized gain................................... 964,359 4,480,093
Net change in unrealized appreciation............... 38,946 18,873,753
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NET INCREASE.................................... 22,953,502 45,652,068
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DIVIDENDS TO PREFERRED SHAREHOLDERS FROM NET
INVESTMENT INCOME................................... (3,965,633) (4,027,874)
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DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS
FROM:
Net investment income............................... (18,527,196) (19,705,004)
Net realized gain................................... (3,012,944) --
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TOTAL........................................... (21,540,140) (19,705,004)
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TRANSACTIONS IN SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST:
Preferred........................................... -- (15,000,000)
Common.............................................. (879,600) (2,885,611)
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TOTAL........................................... (879,600) (17,885,611)
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE)......................... (3,431,871) 4,033,579
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NET ASSETS:
Beginning of period................................. 383,919,845 379,886,266
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END OF PERIOD
(Including undistributed net investment income
of
$595,556 and $1,138,188, respectively).......... $380,487,974 $383,919,845
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS October 31, 1996
1. ORGANIZATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES
InterCapital Quality Municipal Investment Trust (the "Trust") is registered
under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as a diversified,
closed-end management investment company. The Trust's investment objective is to
provide current income which is exempt from federal income tax. The Trust was
organized as a Massachusetts business trust on July 2, 1991 and commenced
operations on September 27, 1991.
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts and disclosures. Actual results could differ from
those estimates. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies:
A. VALUATION OF INVESTMENTS -- Portfolio securities are valued by an outside
independent pricing service approved by the Trustees. The pricing service has
informed the Trust that in valuing the portfolio securities, it uses both a
computerized matrix of tax-exempt securities and evaluations by its staff, in
each case based on information concerning market transactions and quotations
from dealers which reflect the bid side of the market each day. The portfolio
securities are thus valued by reference to a combination of transactions and
quotations for the same or other securities believed to be comparable in
quality, coupon, maturity, type of issue, call provisions, trading
characteristics and other features deemed to be relevant. Short-term debt
securities having a maturity date of more than sixty days at time of purchase
are valued on a mark-to-market basis until sixty days prior to maturity and
thereafter at amortized cost based on their value on the 61st day. Short-term
debt securities having a maturity date of sixty days or less at the time of
purchase are valued at amortized cost.
B. ACCOUNTING FOR INVESTMENTS -- Security transactions are accounted for on the
trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Realized gains and
losses on security transactions are determined by the identified cost method.
The Trust amortizes premiums and accretes discounts over the life of the
respective securities. Interest income is accrued daily.
C. FEDERAL INCOME TAX STATUS -- It is the Trust's policy to comply with the
requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment
companies and to distribute all of its taxable and nontaxable income to its
shareholders. Accordingly, no federal income tax provision is required.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS October 31, 1996, continued
D. DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS -- The Trust records dividends
and distributions to its shareholders on the ex-dividend date. The amount of
dividends and distributions from net investment income and net realized capital
gains are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which may
differ from generally accepted accounting principles. These "book/tax"
differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature. To the
extent these differences are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified
within the capital accounts based on their federal tax-basis treatment;
temporary differences do not require reclassification. Dividends and
distributions which exceed net investment income and net realized capital gains
for financial reporting purposes but not for tax purposes are reported as
dividends in excess of net investment income or distributions in excess of net
realized capital gains. To the extent they exceed net investment income and net
realized capital gains for tax purposes, they are reported as distributions of
paid-in-capital.
E. ORGANIZATIONAL EXPENSES -- Dean Witter InterCapital Inc. (the "Investment
Manager") paid the organizational expenses of the Trust's common shares in the
amount of $45,000 which have been reimbursed for the full amount thereof. Such
expenses were fully amortized as of September 27, 1996.
2. INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
Pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement, the Trust pays the Investment
Manager a management fee, calculated weekly and payable monthly, by applying the
annual rate of 0.35% to the Trust's average weekly net assets.
Under the terms of the Agreement, in addition to managing the Trust's
investments, the Investment Manager maintains certain of the Trust's books and
records and furnishes, at its own expense, office space, facilities, equipment,
clerical, bookkeeping and certain legal services and pays the salaries of all
personnel, including officers of the Trust who are employees of the Investment
Manager. The Investment Manager also bears the cost of telephone services, heat,
light, power and other utilities provided to the Trust.
3. SECURITY TRANSACTIONS AND TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of portfolio securities, excluding
short-term investments, for the year ended October 31, 1996 aggregated
$25,326,408 and $29,086,460, respectively.
Dean Witter Trust Company, an affiliate of the Investment Manager, is the
Trust's transfer agent. At October 31, 1996, the Trust had transfer agent fees
and expenses payable of approximately $18,300.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS October 31, 1996, continued
The Trust has an unfunded noncontributory defined benefit pension plan covering
all independent Trustees of the Trust who will have served as independent
Trustees for at least five years at the time of retirement. Benefits under this
plan are based on years of service and compensation during the last five years
of service. Aggregate pension costs for the year ended October 31, 1996 included
in Trustees' fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations amounted to
$15,800. At October 31, 1996, the Trust had an accrued pension liability of
$35,049 which is included in accrued expenses in the Statement of Assets and
Liabilities.
4. PREFERRED SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST
The Trust is authorized to issue up to 1,000,000 non-participating preferred
shares of beneficial interest having a par value of $.01 per share, in one or
more series, with rights as determined by the Trustees, without approval of the
common shareholders. The Trust has issued Series A and Series B Auction Rate
Preferred Shares ("Preferred Shares") which have a liquidation value of $50,000
per share plus the redemption premium, if any, plus accumulated but unpaid
dividends, whether or not declared, thereon to the date of distribution. The
Trust may redeem such shares, in whole or in part, at the original purchase
price of $50,000 per share plus accumulated but unpaid dividends, whether or not
declared, thereon to the date of redemption.
Dividends, which are cumulative, are reset through auction procedures.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AMOUNT RESET RANGE OF
SERIES SHARES* IN THOUSANDS* RATE* DATE DIVIDEND RATES**
- ------- ------- ------------- ----- --------- ----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
A 1,400 $70,000 3.40% 11/05/96 3.30% - 5.50 %
B 700 35,000 3.885 09/04/97 3.34 - 3.885
</TABLE>
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* As of October 31, 1996.
** For the year ended October 31, 1996.
Subsequent to October 31, 1996 and up through December 9, 1996 the Trust paid
dividends to Series A and B at rates ranging from 3.34% to 3.885% in the
aggregate amount of $343,560.
The Trust is subject to certain restrictions relating to the preferred shares.
Failure to comply with these restrictions could preclude the Trust from
declaring any distributions to common shareholders or purchasing common shares
and/or could trigger the mandatory redemption of preferred shares at liquidation
value.
The preferred shares, which are entitled to one vote per share, generally vote
with the common shares but vote separately as a class to elect two Trustees and
on any matters affecting the rights of the preferred shares.
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INTERCAPITAL QUALITY MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS October 31, 1996, continued
5. COMMON SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST
Transactions in common shares of beneficial interest were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CAPITAL
PAID IN
EXCESS OF
SHARES PAR VALUE PAR VALUE
---------- --------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, October 31, 1994....................................................... 18,441,013 $184,410 $256,064,511
Treasury shares purchased and retired (weighted average discount 7.94%)*........ (228,200) (2,282) (2,883,329)
---------- -------- ------------
Balance, October 31, 1995....................................................... 18,212,813 182,128 253,181,182
Treasury shares purchased and retired (weighted average discount 5.61%)*........ (60,900) (609) (878,991)
---------- -------- ------------
Balance, October 31, 1996....................................................... 18,151,913 $181,519 $252,302,191
========== ======== ============
</TABLE>
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* The Trustees have voted to retire the shares purchased.
6. DIVIDENDS TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS
The Trust declared the following dividends from net investment income:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECLARATION AMOUNT RECORD PAYABLE
DATE PER SHARE DATE DATE
- ------------------ --------- ------------------ ------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
October 30, 1996.. $0.08 November 8, 1996 November 22, 1996
November 26,
1996............. $0.08 December 6, 1996 December 20, 1996
</TABLE>
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INTERCAPITAL QUALITY MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected ratios and per share data for a common share of beneficial interest
outstanding throughout each period:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31 *
-------------------------------------------------
1996 1995 1994 1993 1992
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE:
Net asset value, beginning of period......................... $ 15.31 $ 14.09 $16.53 $ 14.51 $14.09
------- ------- ------ ------- ------
Net investment income........................................ 1.21 1.22 1.35 1.42 1.41
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)...................... 0.06 1.30 (2.34) 2.05 0.38
------- ------- ------ ------- ------
Total from investment operations............................. 1.27 2.52 (0.99) 3.47 1.79
------- ------- ------ ------- ------
Less dividends and distributions from:
Net investment income..................................... (1.02) (1.08) (1.23) (1.23) (0.97)
Common share equivalent of dividends and distributions
paid to preferred shareholders........................... (0.22) (0.22) (0.22) (0.22) (0.25)
Net realized gain......................................... (0.16) -- -- -- --
------- ------- ------ ------- ------
Total dividends and distributions............................ (1.40) (1.30) (1.45) (1.45) (1.22)
Offering costs charged against capital....................... -- -- -- -- (0.15)
------- ------- ------ ------- ------
Net asset value, end of period............................... $ 15.18 $ 15.31 $14.09 $ 16.53 $14.51
======= ======= ====== ======= ======
Market value, end of period.................................. $14.625 $14.625 $12.75 $16.625 $15.00
======= ======= ====== ======= ======
TOTAL INVESTMENT RETURN+..................................... 8.44% 23.76% (16.77)% 19.68% 4.83%
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS OF COMMON SHAREHOLDERS:
Total expenses before expense offset......................... 0.72% 0.74% 0.82% 0.81% 0.79%
Net investment income before preferred stock dividends....... 8.02% 8.31% 8.80% 9.05% 9.64%
Preferred stock dividends.................................... 1.45% 1.50% 1.40% 1.38% 1.70%
Net investment income available to common shareholders....... 6.57% 6.81% 7.40% 7.67% 7.94%
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period, in thousands...................... $380,488 $383,920 $379,886 $447,578 $409,916
Asset coverage on preferred shares at end of period.......... 362% 365% 316% 320% 293%
Portfolio turnover rate...................................... 7% 12% 10% 3% 9%
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<S> <C>
* The per share amounts were computed using an average number of shares outstanding during the period.
+ Total investment return is based upon the current market value on the last day of each period reported. Dividends are
assumed to be reinvested at the prices obtained under the Trust's dividend reinvestment plan. Total investment return does
not reflect brokerage commissions.
</TABLE>
SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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INTERCAPITAL QUALITY MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
TO THE SHAREHOLDERS AND TRUSTEES
OF INTERCAPITAL QUALITY MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including
the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of
changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of InterCapital Quality Municipal
Investment Trust (the "Trust") at October 31, 1996, the results of its
operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of
the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of
the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles. These financial statements and financial highlights
(hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the
Trust's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these
financial statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards
which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance
about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An
audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles
used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included
confirmation of securities at October 31, 1996 by correspondence with the
custodian, provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.
PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP
1177 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10036
December 9, 1996
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1996 FEDERAL TAX NOTICE (unaudited)
During the year ended October 31, 1996, the Trust paid the
following per share amounts from tax-exempt income: $1.02 to
common shareholders, $1,700 to Series A preferred shareholders
and $1,610 to Series B preferred shareholders.
For the year ended October 31, 1996, the Trust paid the
following per share amounts from long-term capital gains:
$0.14 to common shareholders, $234 to Series A preferred
shareholders and $242 to Series B preferred shareholders.
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TRUSTEES
Michael Bozic
Charles A. Fiumefreddo
Edwin J. Garn
John R. Haire
Dr. Manuel H. Johnson
Michael E. Nugent
Philip J. Purcell
John L. Schroeder
OFFICERS
Charles A. Fiumefreddo
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Sheldon Curtis
Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel
James F. Willison
Vice President
Thomas F. Caloia
Treasurer
TRANSFER AGENT
Dean Witter Trust Company
Harborside Financial Center - Plaza Two
Jersey City, New Jersey 07311
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
Price Waterhouse LLP
1177 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10036
INVESTMENT MANAGER
Dean Witter InterCapital Inc.
Two World Trade Center
New York, New York 10048
DEAN WITTER
INTERCAPITAL
QUALITY MUNICIPAL
INVESTMENT
TRUST
FUND
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ANNUAL REPORT
OCTOBER 31, 1996
