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INTERCAPITAL QUALITY MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST Two World Trade Center, New
York, New York 10048
LETTER TO THE SHAREHOLDERS April 30, 1997
DEAR SHAREHOLDER:
We are pleased to present the semi-annual report on the operations of
InterCapital Quality Municipal Investment Trust (IQT) for the period ended April
30, 1997.
Economic growth moderated during the third quarter of 1996, causing fixed-income
yields to move lower through November. However, an acceleration of economic
activity led by consumer spending developed in the fourth quarter of 1996 and
continued into the first quarter of 1997. This contributed to rising interest
rates between December and April. On March 25, 1997, the Federal Reserve Board
raised the federal-funds rate 25 basis points to 5.50 percent in a preemptive
move against a possible acceleration in the rate of inflation. Subsequently, the
fixed-income markets began to anticipate the possibility of additional rate
hikes by the Fed.
MUNICIPAL MARKET CONDITIONS
Municipal yields followed the trend of Treasury yields, but were less volatile.
Long-term insured revenue bond yields moved as low as 5.45 percent in November
1996, before rising to 5.75 percent in April 1997. Similarly, yields on one-year
municipal notes moved from 3.70 to 3.95 percent over the past six months. The
yield curve pick-up for extending maturities from 1 to 30 years increased to 180
basis points.
BOND YIELDS 1994-1997
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Insured Municipal
30-Year Insured Revenue Yields
Municipal 30-Year U.S. as a Percentage of
Revenue Yields Treasury Yields U.S. Treasury Yields
<S> <C> <C> <C>
5.45 6.35 0.8586
Jan '94 5.29 6.24 0.8481
5.64 6.66 0.8468
6.19 7.09 0.8728
6.24 7.31 0.854
6.23 7.43 0.8387
6.31 7.61 0.8293
6.15 7.4 0.8314
6.17 7.45 0.828
6.42 7.82 0.8212
6.66 7.97 0.8356
6.99 8 0.8738
6.65 7.88 0.8438
Jan '95 6.42 7.7 0.834
6.12 7.44 0.8222
6.07 7.43 0.8167
6.05 7.34 0.8245
5.84 6.65 0.8784
6 6.62 0.9066
5.99 6.85 0.875
5.98 6.65 0.8997
5.97 6.5 0.9184
5.79 6.33 0.915
5.61 6.13 0.9151
5.49 5.95 0.923
Jan '96 5.42 6.03 0.8989
5.55 6.47 0.8577
5.89 6.67 0.8835
5.94 6.91 0.8601
5.99 6.99 0.8571
5.86 6.87 0.8529
5.77 6.97 0.8278
5.82 7.12 0.8176
5.71 6.92 0.8248
5.6 6.64 0.8431
5.45 6.35 0.8583
5.56 6.64 0.8372
Jan '97 5.63 6.79 0.8293
5.53 6.8 0.8129
5.83 7.1 0.8216
5.74 6.96 0.8251
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Source: Bloomberg L.P.
[GRAPH]
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LETTER TO THE SHAREHOLDERS April 30, 1997, continued
FIVE LARGEST SECTORS AS OF APRIL 30, 1997
[% OF NET ASSETS]
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MORTGAGE 25%
REFUNDED 15%
HOSPITAL 12%
IDR/PCR* 9%
TRANSPORTATION 7%
ALL OTHERS 32%
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* Industrial Development/Pollution Control Revenue
Portfolio structure is subject to change.
CREDIT RATING AS OF APRIL 30, 1997
[% OF TOTAL LONG-TERM PORTFOLIO]
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<S> <C>
AAA or Aaa 51%
A or A 27%
AA or Aa 22%
</TABLE>
As measured by Standard & Poor's Corp. or Moody's Investors Service, Inc.
Portfolio structure is subject to change.
CALL STRUCTURE AS OF APRIL 30, 1997
(% OF TOTAL LONG-TERM PORTFOLIO)
PERCENT CALLABLE
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<CAPTION>
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006+
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
5.8% 0.0% 63.6% 3.5% 3.2% 1.8% 10.5% 11.6%
</TABLE>
Weighted Average Call Protection: 5.4 Years
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LETTER TO THE SHAREHOLDERS April 30, 1997, continued
The ratio of 30-year insured revenue bond yields to 30-year U.S. Treasury yields
declined from 86 percent at the end of October 1996 to 82 percent in April 1997.
A declining ratio means that municipals have outperformed Treasuries, but have
become relatively more expensive. The ratio has ranged from 81 to 92 percent
over the past three years.
New-issue municipal volume was down 6 percent during the first four months of
1997. However, underwriting volume for the full year is expected to exceed bond
maturities and redemptions.
PERFORMANCE
Over the six-month period ended April 30, 1997, the Trust's net asset value
(NAV) declined from $15.18 to $14.96. Based on this NAV change plus reinvestment
of tax-free dividends totaling $0.48 per share and a long-term capital gain
distribution of $0.05 per share, the Trust's total NAV return was 2.27 percent.
IQT's market price on the New York Stock Exchange moved from $14.625 to $14.375
per share. Based on this change in market price plus reinvestment of tax-free
dividends and the long-term capital gain distribution, IQT's total market return
was 2.00 percent. On April 30, 1997, the Trust was trading at a 4 percent
discount to NAV. Undistributed net investment income available for dividends
increased from $0.032 to $0.042 per share.
PORTFOLIO STRUCTURE
The Trust remained fully invested in long-term municipal bonds during the
period. Investments were diversified among 12 long-term sectors and 53 credits.
The average maturity of the portfolio was 20 years.
The distribution of call dates in the portfolio produced an average call
protection of 5 years. The portfolio has consistently sought to maintain
quality, with nearly 75 percent of its long-term holdings rated double "A" or
better.
THE IMPACT OF LEVERAGING
As we have discussed previously, 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 amount of ARPS outstanding, and second, the spread between the
portfolio's cost yield and ARPS expenses (ARPS auction rate and expenses). The
greater the spread and the amount of ARPS outstanding, the greater the amount of
incremental income available for distribution to common shareholders. The level
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LETTER TO THE SHAREHOLDERS April 30, 1997, continued
of net investment income available for distribution to common shareholders
varies with the level of short-term interest rates.
ARPS yields ranged between 3.30 and 4 1/8 percent during the six months ended
April 30, 1997. Over the same period, ARPS leverage contributed $0.06 per share
to common share earnings. Two ARPS series totaled $105 million and represented
28 percent of net assets.
LOOKING AHEAD
With the collapse of flat-tax proposals, municipal bonds have improved relative
to U.S. Treasury securities. Although tax-free yields are currently somewhat
"rich" in their historical relationship with Treasury yields, the long-term
benefit of tax-exemption remains intact.
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 shares 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. During the six-month period ended April 30, 1997,
IQT purchased and retired 97,900 shares of beneficial interest at a weighted
average market discount of 5.78 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.
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
CHARLES A. FIUMEFREDDO
Chairman of the Board
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS April 30, 1997 (unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT IN COUPON MATURITY
THOUSANDS RATE DATE VALUE
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<C> <S> <C> <C> <C>
MUNICIPAL BONDS (98.2%)
General Obligation (4.4%)
$ 2,000 Chicago, Illinois, Refg Ser 1995 B (FGIC)............................... 5.125% 01/01/25 $ 1,804,760
10,000 Chicago School Reform Board, Illinois, Dedicated Tax Ser 1997 (AMBAC)
(WI)................................................................... 5.75 12/01/27 9,746,700
5,000 Oregon, Veterans' Welfare Ser 75........................................ 6.00 04/01/27 5,034,350
- -------- ------------
17,000 16,585,810
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Educational Facilities Revenue (1.4%)
2,000 Auburn University, Alabama, Ser 1993 (MBIA)............................. 5.25 06/01/13 1,926,300
3,480 Indiana University, Student Fee Ser K (MBIA)............................ 5.875 08/01/20 3,473,075
- -------- ------------
5,480 5,399,375
- -------- ------------
Electric Revenue (4.3%)
5,000 North Carolina Municipal Power Agency #1, Catawba Ser 1992.............. 6.25 01/01/17 5,047,900
7,000 San Antonio, Texas, Electric & Gas Refg Ser 1994-A...................... 5.00 02/01/14 6,453,720
5,000 Intermountain Power Agency, Utah, Refg 1996 Ser D (Secondary FSA)....... 5.00 07/01/21 4,465,250
- -------- ------------
17,000 15,966,870
- -------- ------------
Hospital Revenue (11.6%)
10,000 Wichita, Kansas, CSJ Health System of Wichita Inc Ser 1991.............. 7.00 11/15/18 10,528,600
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority,
10,000 Brigham & Women's Hospital Ser D....................................... 6.75 07/01/24 10,695,900
7,000 St Elizabeth's Hospital of Boston Ser D & E (FSA)...................... 6.70 08/15/21 7,396,620
5,000 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority, North Carolina, Ser 1992...... 6.25 01/01/20 5,116,950
9,000 Lorain County, Ohio, Humility of Mary Health Care Corp Ser 1991 B....... 7.20 12/15/11 9,741,240
- -------- ------------
41,000 43,479,310
- -------- ------------
Industrial Development/Pollution Control Revenue (9.3%)
1,000 St Lucie County, Florida, Florida Power & Light Co Ser 1991 (AMT)....... 7.15 02/01/23 1,082,730
9,000 Hawaii Department of Budget & Finance, Citizens Utilities Co 1991 Ser A
& B (AMT).............................................................. 6.66 11/01/21 9,322,380
5,000 Chicago, Illinois, Chicago-O'Hare Int'l Airport/Lufthansa German
Airlines Inc Ser 1990 (AMT)............................................ 7.125 05/01/18 5,328,900
2,000 Chicago, Illinois, Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co Refg 1995 Ser A.......... 6.10 06/02/25 2,041,380
4,000 New York State Energy Research & Development Authority, Brooklyn Union
Gas Co 1991 Ser A & B (AMT)............................................ 6.952 07/01/26 4,361,600
12,000 Richland County, South Carolina, Union Camp Corp Ser 1991 B (AMT)....... 7.125 09/01/21 12,839,400
- -------- ------------
33,000 34,976,390
- -------- ------------
Mortgage Revenue - Multi-Family (7.7%)
10,000 Illinois Housing Development Authority, 1991 Ser A...................... 8.25 07/01/16 10,736,500
15,000 New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, Presidential Plaza at
Newport - FHA Insured Mortgages Refg 1991 Ser 1........................ 7.00 05/01/30 16,059,600
2,000 New York State Housing Finance Agency, 1996 Ser A Refg (FSA)............ 6.10 11/01/15 2,033,660
- -------- ------------
27,000 28,829,760
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS April 30, 1997 (unaudited) continued
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT IN COUPON MATURITY
THOUSANDS RATE DATE VALUE
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<C> <S> <C> <C> <C>
Mortgage Revenue - Single Family (16.8%)
$ 2,565 Alaska Housing Finance Agency, Housing GNMA Collateralized 1990 Ser A
Subser A-2............................................................. 7.05% 06/01/25 $ 2,685,914
6,170 California Housing Finance Agency, Home 1991 Ser G (AMT)................ 7.05 08/01/27 6,418,219
9,940 Colorado Housing Finance Authority, Refg 1991 Ser A..................... 7.25 11/01/31 10,414,834
1,100 District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency, GNMA Collateralized Ser
1990 B (AMT)........................................................... 7.10 12/01/24 1,138,390
4,635 Maine Housing Authority, Purchase 1988 Ser D-6 (AMT).................... 7.25 11/15/19 4,822,671
2,780 Michigan Housing Development Authority, 1991 Ser B...................... 6.95 12/01/20 2,908,547
9,000 Nebraska Investment Finance Authority, GNMA-Backed 1991 Ser A & B
(AMT).................................................................. 7.03 09/15/23 9,335,160
4,455 New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority, Residential 1991 Ser D (AMT)... 7.25 07/01/15 4,637,833
Ohio Housing Finance Agency,
5,350 GNMA-Backed Ser A 1 & 2 (AMT).......................................... 6.903 03/24/31 5,559,667
2,000 Residential 1996 Ser B-2 (AMT)......................................... 6.10 09/01/28 1,991,480
4,500 Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Homeownership Issue T (AMT)....... 7.375 07/01/23 4,683,060
5,000 Virginia Housing Development Authority, 1992 Ser A...................... 7.15 01/01/33 5,179,550
3,000 Wyoming Community Development Authority, Federally Insured/Gtd Loans
1988 Ser G (AMT)....................................................... 7.25 06/01/21 3,158,280
- -------- ------------
60,495 62,933,605
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Nursing & Health Related Facilities Revenue (0.3%)
940 New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance Agency, Mental Health
- -------- 1991 Ser C............................................................. 7.30 02/15/21 1,028,134
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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 5,079,100
Detroit Economic Development Corporation, Michigan,
5,000 Ser 1991 A (AMT) (FSA)................................................. 6.60 05/01/02 5,306,700
5,000 Ser 1991 A (AMT) (FSA)................................................. 6.875 05/01/09 5,348,700
10,000 Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Ser
1989................................................................... 7.50 01/01/12 10,689,900
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25,000 26,424,400
- -------- ------------
Student Loan Revenue (3.7%)
13,000 Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, 1991 Ser A & B (AMT)
- -------- (AMBAC)................................................................ 6.854 09/01/26 13,666,250
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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 10,006,900
4,000 Lee County, Florida, Ser 1995 (MBIA).................................... 5.75 10/01/22 3,994,480
7,000 Hawaii, Airports Second Ser of 1991 (AMT)............................... 6.90 07/01/12 7,784,140
5,000 Houston, Texas, Airport Sub Lien Ser 1991 A (AMT) (FGIC)................ 6.75 07/01/21 5,324,750
- -------- ------------
26,000 27,110,270
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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 3,999,640
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS April 30, 1997 (unaudited) continued
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT IN COUPON MATURITY
THOUSANDS RATE DATE VALUE
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<C> <S> <C> <C> <C>
Other Revenue (8.0%)
$ 10,000 New York Local Government Assistance Corporation, Ser 1995 A............ 6.00% 04/01/24 $ 10,021,600
15,000 Emmaus General Authority, Pennsylvania, Local Government Ser 1988 H
(FGIC)................................................................. 7.00 05/15/18 16,103,850
4,000 Houston, Texas, Sr Lien Hotel Occupancy Tax Refg Ser 1995 (FSA)......... 5.50 07/01/15 3,896,600
- -------- ------------
29,000 30,022,050
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Refunded (15.4%)
5,000 Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, 1991 Ser A..................... 6.875 12/01/01++ 5,513,600
5,000 New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, New York, 1991 Ser C... 7.375 06/15/01++ 5,557,800
5,000 New York Local Government Assistance Corporation, Ser 1991 C............ 7.00 04/01/01++ 5,497,950
1,755 New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance Agency, Mental Health
1991 Ser C............................................................. 7.30 08/15/01++ 1,956,878
10,000 Middleburg Heights, Ohio, Southwest General Hospital Ser 1991........... 7.20 08/15/01++ 11,099,500
6,000 Salt Lake City, Utah, IHC Hospitals Inc Refg Ser 1991 (AMBAC) (ETM)..... 6.75 05/15/20 6,404,400
10,000 Seattle, Washington, Drainage & Wastewater Utility 1990................. 7.125 12/01/99++ 10,811,800
10,000 Washington Public Power Supply System, Proj #1 Refg Ser 1991 A.......... 6.875 07/01/01++ 10,958,800
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52,755 57,800,728
- -------- ------------
351,670 TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS (Identified Cost $349,922,559)........................................... 368,222,592
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SHORT-TERM MUNICIPAL OBLIGATION (2.7%)
10,000 Missouri Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Washington
- -------- University Ser 1996 C (Demand 05/01/97) (Identified Cost
$10,000,000)........................................................... 4.00* 09/01/30 10,000,000
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$361,670 TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Identified Cost $359,922,559) (a)................................... 100.9%
======== 378,222,592
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF CASH AND OTHER ASSETS........................................ (0.9) (3,128,247)
---- ------------
NET ASSETS............................................................................. 100.0% $375,094,345
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AMT Alternative Minimum Tax.
ETM Escrowed to Maturity.
WI Security purchased on a when issued basis.
++ Prerefunded to call date shown.
* Current coupon of variable rate demand obligation.
(a) The aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates
identified cost. The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is
$18,768,670 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is
$468,637, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of
$18,300,033.
Bond Insurance:
AMBAC AMBAC Indemnity Corporation.
FGIC Financial Guaranty Insurance Company.
FSA Financial Guaranty Assurance Inc.
MBIA Municipal Bond Investors Assurance Corporation.
SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS April 30, 1997 (unaudited) continued
GEOGRAPHIC SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS
Based on Market Value as a Percent of Net Assets
April 30, 1997
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<S> <C>
Alabama................. 0.5%
Alaska.................. 0.7
California.............. 1.7
Colorado................ 2.8
District of Columbia.... 0.3
Florida................. 4.0
Hawaii.................. 4.6
Illinois................ 7.9
Indiana................. 0.9
Kansas.................. 2.8
Maine................... 1.3
Maryland................ 1.4%
Massachusetts........... 6.3
Michigan................ 3.6
Missouri................ 2.7
Nebraska................ 2.5
New Hampshire........... 1.2
New Jersey.............. 4.3
New York................ 8.1
North Carolina.......... 2.7
Ohio.................... 8.6
Oregon.................. 1.4
Pennsylvania............ 10.8%
South Carolina.......... 3.4
Tennessee............... 1.3
Texas................... 4.2
Utah.................... 2.9
Virginia................ 1.4
Washington.............. 5.8
Wyoming................. 0.8
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Total................... 100.9%
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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<S> <C>
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
April 30, 1997 (unaudited)
ASSETS:
Investments in securities, at value
(identified cost $359,922,559).......... $378,222,592
Cash..................................... 71,897
Interest receivable...................... 6,693,117
Prepaid expenses......................... 30,626
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TOTAL ASSETS......................... 385,018,232
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LIABILITIES:
Payable for:
Investments purchased................ 9,618,939
Investment management fee............ 121,925
Dividends to preferred
shareholders........................ 111,762
Accrued expenses......................... 71,261
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TOTAL LIABILITIES.................... 9,923,887
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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, 18,054,013 shares outstanding)... 251,096,948
Net unrealized appreciation.............. 18,300,033
Accumulated undistributed net investment
income.................................. 765,606
Accumulated net realized loss............ (68,242)
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NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON
SHAREHOLDERS......................... 270,094,345
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TOTAL NET ASSETS..................... $375,094,345
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NET ASSET VALUE PER COMMON SHARE
($270,094,345 divided by 18,054,013
common shares outstanding).............. $14.96
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the six months ended April 30, 1997
(unaudited)
NET INVESTMENT INCOME:
INTEREST INCOME.......................... $ 11,807,092
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EXPENSES
Investment management fee................ 657,609
Auction commission fees.................. 152,040
Professional fees........................ 56,460
Transfer agent fees and expenses......... 48,470
Shareholder reports and notices.......... 16,317
Registration fees........................ 12,091
Trustees' fees and expenses.............. 9,304
Auction agent fees....................... 8,343
Custodian fees........................... 7,911
Other.................................... 11,262
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TOTAL EXPENSES....................... 979,807
LESS: EXPENSE OFFSET................. (7,892)
------------
NET EXPENSES......................... 971,915
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME................ 10,835,177
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED LOSS:
Net realized loss........................ (68,248)
Net change in unrealized appreciation.... (3,144,312)
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NET LOSS............................. (3,212,560)
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NET INCREASE............................. $ 7,622,617
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, continued
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
FOR THE SIX
MONTHS ENDED FOR THE YEAR
APRIL 30, ENDED
1997 OCTOBER 31, 1996
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(unaudited)
<S> <C> <C>
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
OPERATIONS:
Net investment income................................ $10,835,177 $ 21,950,197
Net realized gain (loss)............................. (68,248) 964,359
Net change in unrealized appreciation................ (3,144,312) 38,946
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NET INCREASE..................................... 7,622,617 22,953,502
------------ ------------
Dividends to preferred shareholders from net
investment income.................................... (1,974,189) (3,965,633)
------------ ------------
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS
FROM:
Net investment income................................ (8,690,938) (18,527,196)
Net realized gain.................................... (964,357) (3,012,944)
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TOTAL............................................ (9,655,295) (21,540,140)
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Decrease from transactions in common shares of
beneficial interest................................. (1,386,762) (879,600)
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NET DECREASE..................................... (5,393,629) (3,431,871)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of period.................................. 380,487,974 383,919,845
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END OF PERIOD
(Including undistributed net investment income of
$765,606 and $595,556, respectively)............. $375,094,345 $380,487,974
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS April 30, 1997 (unaudited)
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.
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
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS April 30, 1997 (unaudited) continued
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.
2. INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
Pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with Dean Witter InterCapital
Inc. (the "Investment Manager"), the Trust pays a management fee, calculated
weekly and payable monthly, by applying the annual rate of 0.35% to the Trust's
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 six months ended April 30, 1997 aggregated
$14,111,250 and $14,239,560, respectively.
Dean Witter Trust Company, an affiliate of the Investment Manager, is the
Trust's transfer agent. At April 30, 1997, the Trust had transfer agent fees and
expenses payable of approximately $20,300.
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
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS April 30, 1997 (unaudited) continued
five years of service. Aggregate pension costs for the six months ended April
30, 1997 included in Trustees' fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations
amounted to $2,279. At April 30, 1997, the Trust had an accrued pension
liability of $36,261 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 4.10% 05/07/97 3.30% - 4.125%
B 700 35,000 3.885 09/05/97 3.885
</TABLE>
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* As of April 30, 1997.
** For the six months ended April 30, 1997.
Subsequent to April 30, 1997 and up through June 6, 1997 the Trust paid
dividends to Series A and B at rates ranging from 3.725% to 4.10% in the
aggregate amount of $381,234.
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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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS April 30, 1997 (unaudited) 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, 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
Treasury shares purchased and retired (weighted average discount 5.78%)*........ (97,900) (979) (1,385,783)
---------- -------- ------------
Balance, April 30, 1997......................................................... 18,054,013 $180,540 $250,916,408
========== ======== ============
</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>
April 29, 1997 $0.08 May 9, 1997 May 23, 1997
May 27, 1997 $0.08 June 6, 1997 June 20, 1997
</TABLE>
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected ratios and per share data for a common share of beneficial interest
outstanding throughout each period:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE SIX
MONTHS ENDED FOR THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31*
APRIL 30, ----------------------------------------------
1997* 1996 1995 1994
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(unaudited)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE:
Net asset value, beginning of period........................ $ 15.18 $ 15.31 $ 14.09 $ 16.53
------ ------ ------ ------
Net investment income....................................... 0.60 1.21 1.22 1.35
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)..................... (0.18) 0.06 1.30 (2.34)
------ ------ ------ ------
Total from investment operations............................ 0.42 1.27 2.52 (0.99)
------ ------ ------ ------
Less dividends and distributions from:
Net investment income.................................... (0.48) (1.02) (1.08) (1.23)
Common share equivalent of dividends paid to preferred
shareholders............................................ (0.11) (0.22) (0.22) (0.22)
Net realized gain........................................ (0.05) (0.16) -- --
------ ------ ------ ------
Total dividends and distributions........................... (0.64) (1.40) (1.30) (1.45)
------ ------ ------ ------
Offering costs charged against capital...................... -- -- -- --
------ ------ ------ ------
Net asset value, end of period.............................. $ 14.96 $ 15.18 $ 15.31 $ 14.09
====== ====== ====== ======
Market value, end of period................................. $ 14.375 $ 14.625 $ 14.625 $ 12.75
====== ====== ====== ======
TOTAL INVESTMENT RETURN+.................................... 2.00%(1) 8.44% 23.76% (16.77)%
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS OF COMMON SHAREHOLDERS:
Total expenses.............................................. 0.74%(2) 0.72% 0.74% 0.82%
Net investment income before preferred stock dividends...... 8.21%(2) 8.02% 8.31% 8.80%
Preferred stock dividends................................... 1.50%(2) 1.45% 1.50% 1.40%
Net investment income available to common shareholders...... 6.71%(2) 6.57% 6.81% 7.40%
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period, in thousands..................... $375,094 $380,488 $383,920 $379,886
Asset coverage on preferred shares at end of period......... 357% 362% 365% 316%
Portfolio turnover rate..................................... 4%(1) 7% 12% 10%
<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31*
-------------------------------
1993 1992
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE:
Net asset value, beginning of period........................ $ 14.51 $ 14.09
------
Net investment income....................................... 1.42 1.41
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)..................... 2.05 0.38
------
Total from investment operations............................ 3.47 1.79
------
Less dividends and distributions from:
Net investment income.................................... (1.23) (0.97)
Common share equivalent of dividends paid to preferred
shareholders............................................ (0.22) (0.25)
Net realized gain........................................ -- --
------
Total dividends and distributions........................... (1.45) (1.22)
------
Offering costs charged against capital...................... -- (0.15)
------
Net asset value, end of period.............................. $ 16.53 $ 14.51
======
Market value, end of period................................. $ 16.625 $ 15.00
======
TOTAL INVESTMENT RETURN+.................................... 19.68% 4.83%
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS OF COMMON SHAREHOLDERS:
Total expenses.............................................. 0.81% 0.79%
Net investment income before preferred stock dividends...... 9.05% 9.64%
Preferred stock dividends................................... 1.38% 1.70%
Net investment income available to common shareholders...... 7.67% 7.94%
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period, in thousands..................... $447,578 $409,916
Asset coverage on preferred shares at end of period......... 320% 293%
Portfolio turnover rate..................................... 3% 9%
</TABLE>
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* 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.
(1) Not annualized.
(2) Annualized.
SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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TRUSTEES
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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
INTERCAPITAL
Barry Fink QUALITY
Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel MUNICIPAL
INVESTMENT
James F. Willison TRUST
Vice President
Thomas F. Caloia
Treasurer
TRANSFER AGENT
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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
The financial statements included herein have been
taken from the records of the Trust without Semiannual Report
examination by the independent accountants and April 30, 1997
accordingly they do not express an opinion thereon.
