Filed electronically with the Securities
and Exchange Commission on April 12, 1996.
File No. 2-13627
File No. 811-42
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
FORM N-1A
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
Pre-Effective Amendment No. ______
Post-Effective Amendment No. 61
and
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940
Amendment No. 23
Scudder Portfolio Trust
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Two International Place, Boston, MA 02110-4103
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code: (617) 295-2567
Thomas F. McDonough
Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc.
Two International Place, Boston, MA 02110
(Name and Address of Agent for Service)
It is proposed that this filing will become effective
_____ immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b)
_____ on __________ pursuant to paragraph (b)
_____ 60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(i)
_____ on __________ pursuant to paragraph (a)(i)
_____ 75 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(ii)
X on June 28, 1996 pursuant to paragraph (a)(ii) of Rule 485.
The Registrant has filed a declaration registering an indefinite amount of
securities pursuant to Rule 24f-2 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as
amended. The Registrant filed the notice required by Rule 24f-2 for its most
recent fiscal year end on February 29, 1996.
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SCUDDER PORTFOLIO TRUST
SCUDDER INCOME FUND
CROSS-REFERENCE SHEET
Items Required By Form N-1A
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PART A
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1. Cover Page COVER PAGE
2. Synopsis EXPENSE INFORMATION
3. Condensed Financial FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Information DISTRIBUTION AND PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
4. General Description of INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND POLICIES
Registrant WHY INVEST IN THE FUND?
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT POLICIES AND INVESTMENTS
FUND ORGANIZATION
5. Management of the Fund FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
A MESSAGE FROM SCUDDER'S CHAIRMAN
FUND ORGANIZATION--Investment adviser, Transfer agent
SHAREHOLDER BENEFITS--A team approach to investing
TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS
5A. Management's Discussion of NOT APPLICABLE
Fund Performance
6. Capital Stock and Other DISTRIBUTION AND PERFORMANCE INFORMATION-- Dividends and capital
Securities gains distributions
FUND ORGANIZATION
TRANSACTION INFORMATION--Tax information
SHAREHOLDER BENEFITS--SAIL(TM)--Scudder Automated
Information Line, Dividend reinvestment plan, T.D.D. service
for the hearing impaired
HOW TO CONTACT SCUDDER
7. Purchase of Securities PURCHASES
Being Offered FUND ORGANIZATION--Underwriter
TRANSACTION INFORMATION--Purchasing shares, Share
price, Processing time, Minimum balances,
Third party transactions
SHAREHOLDER BENEFITS--Dividend reinvestment plan
SCUDDER TAX-ADVANTAGED RETIREMENT PLANS
INVESTMENT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
8. Redemption or Repurchase EXCHANGES AND REDEMPTIONS
TRANSACTION INFORMATION--Redeeming shares,
Tax identification number, Minimum balances
9. Pending Legal Proceedings NOT APPLICABLE
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SCUDDER INCOME FUND
CROSS-REFERENCE SHEET
(continued)
PART B
Caption in Statement of
Item No. Item Caption Additional Information
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10. Cover Page COVER PAGE
11. Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS
12. General Information and History FUND ORGANIZATION
13. Investment Objectives and THE FUND'S INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND POLICIES
Policies PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS--Brokerage Commissions, Portfolio Turnover
14. Management of the Fund INVESTMENT ADVISER
TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS
REMUNERATION
15. Control Persons and Principal TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS
Holders of Securities
16. Investment Advisory and Other INVESTMENT ADVISER
Services DISTRIBUTOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION--Experts, Other Information
17. Brokerage Allocation and Other PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS--Brokerage Commissions,
Practices Portfolio Turnover
18. Capital Stock and Other FUND ORGANIZATION
Securities DIVIDENDS AND CAPITAL GAINS DISTRIBUTIONS
19. Purchase, Redemption and PURCHASES
Pricing of Securities Being EXCHANGES AND REDEMPTIONS
Offered FEATURES AND SERVICES OFFERED BY THE FUND--
Dividend and Capital Gain Distribution Options
SPECIAL PLAN ACCOUNTS
NET ASSET VALUE
20. Tax Status DIVIDENDS AND CAPITAL GAINS DISTRIBUTIONS
TAXES
21. Underwriters DISTRIBUTOR
22. Calculation of Performance Data PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
23. Financial Statements FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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SCUDDER PORTFOLIO TRUST
SCUDDER BALANCED FUND
CROSS-REFERENCE SHEET
Items Required By Form N-1A
PART A
Item No. Item Caption Prospectus Caption
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1. Cover Page COVER PAGE
2. Synopsis EXPENSE INFORMATION
3. Condensed Financial FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Information DISTRIBUTION AND PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
4. General Description of INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
Registrant WHY INVEST IN THE FUND?
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT POLICIES AND INVESTMENTS
FUND ORGANIZATION
5. Management of the Fund FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
A MESSAGE FROM SCUDDER'S CHAIRMAN
FUND ORGANIZATION--Investment adviser, Transfer agent
SHAREHOLDER BENEFITS--A team approach to investing
TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS
5A. Management's Discussion NOT APPLICABLE
of Fund Performance
6. Capital Stock and Other DISTRIBUTION AND PERFORMANCE INFORMATION-- Dividends and capital
Securities gains distributions
FUND ORGANIZATION
TRANSACTION INFORMATION--Tax information
SHAREHOLDER BENEFITS--SAIL(TM)--Scudder Automated
Information Line, Dividend reinvestment plan, T.D.D. service
for the hearing impaired
HOW TO CONTACT SCUDDER
7. Purchase of Securities PURCHASES
Being Offered FUND ORGANIZATION--Underwriter
TRANSACTION INFORMATION--Purchasing shares,
Share price, Processing time, Minimum balances, Third party
transactions
SHAREHOLDER BENEFITS--Dividend reinvestment plan
SCUDDER TAX-ADVANTAGED RETIREMENT PLANS
INVESTMENT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
8. Redemption or Repurchase EXCHANGES AND REDEMPTIONS
TRANSACTION INFORMATION--Redeeming shares,
Tax identification number, Minimum balances
9. Pending Legal Proceedings NOT APPLICABLE
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SCUDDER BALANCED FUND
CROSS-REFERENCE SHEET
(continued)
PART B
Caption in Statement of
Item No. Item Caption Additional Information
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10. Cover Page COVER PAGE
11. Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS
12. General Information and History FUND ORGANIZATION
13. Investment Objectives and THE FUND'S INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
Policies PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS--Brokerage Commissions, Portfolio Turnover
14. Management of the Fund INVESTMENT ADVISER
TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS
REMUNERATION
15. Control Persons and Principal TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS
Holders of Securities
16. Investment Advisory and Other INVESTMENT ADVISER
Services DISTRIBUTOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION--Experts, Other Information
17. Brokerage Allocation and Other PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS--Brokerage Commissions, Portfolio Turnover
Practices
18. Capital Stock and Other FUND ORGANIZATION
Securities DIVIDENDS AND CAPITAL GAINS DISTRIBUTIONS
19. Purchase, Redemption and PURCHASES
Pricing of Securities Being EXCHANGES AND REDEMPTIONS
Offered FEATURES AND SERVICES OFFERED BY THE FUND--
Dividend and Capital Gain Distribution Options
SPECIAL PLAN ACCOUNTS
NET ASSET VALUE
20. Tax Status DIVIDENDS AND CAPITAL GAINS DISTRIBUTIONS
TAXES
21. Underwriters DISTRIBUTOR
22. Calculation of Performance Data PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
23. Financial Statements FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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SCUDDER PORTFOLIO TRUST
SCUDDER HIGH YIELD BOND FUND
CROSS-REFERENCE SHEET
Items Required By Form N-1A
PART A
Item No. Item Caption Prospectus Caption
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1. Cover Page COVER PAGE
2. Synopsis EXPENSE INFORMATION
3. Condensed Financial FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Information DISTRIBUTION AND PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
4. General Description of INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND POLICIES
Registrant WHY INVEST IN THE FUND?
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT POLICIES AND INVESTMENTS
FUND ORGANIZATION
5. Management of the Fund FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
A MESSAGE FROM SCUDDER'S CHAIRMAN
FUND ORGANIZATION--Investment adviser, Transfer agent
SHAREHOLDER BENEFITS--A team approach to investing
TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS
5A. Management's Discussion of NOT APPLICABLE
Fund Performance
6. Capital Stock and Other DISTRIBUTION AND PERFORMANCE INFORMATION-- Dividends and capital
Securities gains distributions
FUND ORGANIZATION
TRANSACTION INFORMATION--Tax information
SHAREHOLDER BENEFITS--SAIL(TM)--Scudder Automated Information Line,
Dividend reinvestment plan, T.D.D. service for the hearing
impaired
HOW TO CONTACT SCUDDER
7. Purchase of Securities PURCHASES
Being Offered FUND ORGANIZATION--Underwriter
TRANSACTION INFORMATION--Purchasing shares, Share price, Processing
time, Minimum balances, Third party transactions
SHAREHOLDER BENEFITS--Dividend reinvestment plan
SCUDDER TAX-ADVANTAGED RETIREMENT PLANS
INVESTMENT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
8. Redemption or Repurchase EXCHANGES AND REDEMPTIONS
TRANSACTION INFORMATION--Redeeming shares, Tax identification
number, Minimum balances
9. Pending Legal Proceedings NOT APPLICABLE
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SCUDDER HIGH YIELD BOND FUND
CROSS-REFERENCE SHEET
(continued)
PART B
Caption in Statement of
Item No. Item Caption Additional Information
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10. Cover Page COVER PAGE
11. Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS
12. General Information and History FUND ORGANIZATION
13. Investment Objectives and THE FUND'S INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND POLICIES
Policies PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS--Brokerage Commissions, Portfolio Turnover
14. Management of the Fund INVESTMENT ADVISER
TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS
REMUNERATION
15. Control Persons and Principal TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS
Holders of Securities
16. Investment Advisory and Other INVESTMENT ADVISER
Services DISTRIBUTOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION--Experts, Other Information
17. Brokerage Allocation and Other PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS--Brokerage Commissions, Portfolio Turnover
Practices
18. Capital Stock and Other FUND ORGANIZATION
Securities DIVIDENDS AND CAPITAL GAINS DISTRIBUTIONS
19. Purchase, Redemption and PURCHASES
Pricing of Securities Being EXCHANGES AND REDEMPTIONS
Offered FEATURES AND SERVICES OFFERED BY THE FUND--
Dividend and Capital Gain Distribution Options
SPECIAL PLAN ACCOUNTS
NET ASSET VALUE
20. Tax Status DIVIDENDS AND CAPITAL GAINS DISTRIBUTIONS
TAXES
21. Underwriters DISTRIBUTOR
22. Calculation of Performance Data PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
23. Financial Statements FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Scudder
High Yield
Bond Fund
Prospectus
June 28, 1996
A pure no-load(TM) (no sales charges) mutual fund seeking a high level of
current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation through investment
primarily in below investment-grade domestic debt securities.
This prospectus sets forth concisely the information about Scudder High Yield
Bond Fund, a series of Scudder Portfolio Trust, an open-end management
investment company, that a prospective investor should know before investing.
Please retain it for future reference.
If you require more detailed information, a Statement of Additional Information
dated June 28, 1996, as amended from time to time, may be obtained without
charge by writing Scudder Investor Services, Inc., Two International Place,
Boston, MA 02110-4103 or calling 1-800-225-2470. The Statement, which is
incorporated by reference into this prospectus, has been filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
THE FUND INVESTS PREDOMINANTLY IN LOWER QUALITY BONDS, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS
JUNK BONDS. BONDS OF THIS TYPE ARE CONSIDERED TO BE SPECULATIVE WITH REGARD TO
THE PAYMENT OF INTEREST AND RETURN OF PRINCIPAL. PURCHASERS SHOULD CAREFULLY
ASSESS THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH AN INVESTMENT IN THE FUND.
THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION NOR HAS THE SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE
ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A
CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
Contents--see page 3.
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Expense information
How to compare a Scudder pure no-load(TM) fund
This information is designed to help you understand the various costs and
expenses of investing in Scudder High Yield Bond Fund (the "Fund"). By reviewing
this table and those in other mutual funds' prospectuses, you can compare the
Fund's fees and expenses with those of other funds. With Scudder's pure
no-load(TM) funds, you pay no commissions to purchase or redeem shares, or to
exchange from one fund to another. As a result, all of your investment goes to
work for you.
1) Shareholder transaction expenses: Expenses charged directly to your
individual account in the Fund for various transactions.
Sales commissions to purchase shares (sales load) NONE
Commissions to reinvest dividends NONE
Deferred sales charge NONE
Redemption fees payable to the Fund 1.00%*
Exchange fees payable to the Fund 1.00%*
2) Annual Fund operating expenses: Estimated expenses paid by the Fund before
it distributes its net investment income, expressed as a percentage of the
Fund's average daily net assets for the initial fiscal period.
Investment management fee (after waiver) ____%**
12b-1 fees NONE
Other expenses ____%
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Total Fund operating expenses ____%**
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Example
Based on the estimated level of total Fund operating expenses listed above, the
total expenses relating to a $1,000 investment, assuming a 5% annual return and
redemption at the end of each period, are listed below. Investors do not pay
these expenses directly; they are paid by the Fund before it distributes its net
investment income to shareholders.
1 Year 3 Years
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$---- $----
See "Fund organization--Investment adviser" for further information about the
investment management fee. This example assumes reinvestment of all dividends
and distributions and that the percentage amounts listed under "Annual Fund
operating expenses" remain the same each year. This example should not be
considered a representation of past or future expenses or return. Actual Fund
expenses and return vary from year to year and may be higher or lower than those
shown.
* There is a 1% fee retained by the Fund which is imposed only on redemptions
or exchanges of shares held less than one year. You may redeem by writing
or calling the Fund. If you wish to receive redemption proceeds via wire,
there is a $5 wire service fee. For additional information, please refer to
"Transaction information--Redeeming shares."
** Until ____________, the Adviser has agreed to waive a portion of its
investment management fee to the extent necessary so that the total
annualized expenses of the Fund do not exceed ____% of average daily net
assets. If the Adviser had not agreed to waive a portion of its fee, it is
estimated that annualized Fund expenses would be: investment management fee
____%, other expenses ____% and total operating expenses ____% for the
initial fiscal period. To the extent that expenses fall below the current
expense limitation, the Adviser reserves the right to recoup, during the
fiscal year incurred, amounts waived during the period, but only to the
extent that the Fund's expenses do not exceed ____%.
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A message from Scudder's chairman
Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc., investment adviser to the Scudder Family of
Funds, was founded in 1919. We offered America's first no-load mutual fund in
1928. Today, we manage in excess of $100 billion for many private accounts and
over 50 mutual fund portfolios. We manage the mutual funds in a special program
for the American Association of Retired Persons, as well as the fund options
available through Scudder Horizon Plan, a tax-advantaged variable annuity. We
also advise The Japan Fund and nine closed-end funds that invest in countries
around the world.
The Scudder Family of Funds is designed to make investing easy and less costly.
It includes money market, tax free, income and growth funds as well as IRAs,
401(k)s, Keoghs and other retirement plans.
Services available to all shareholders include toll-free access to the
professional service representatives of Scudder Investor Relations, easy
exchange among funds, shareholder reports, informative newsletters and the
walk-in convenience of Scudder Funds Centers.
All Scudder mutual funds are pure no-load(TM). This means you pay no commissions
to purchase or redeem your shares or to exchange from one fund to another. There
are no "12b-1" fees either, which many other funds now charge to support their
marketing efforts. All of your investment goes to work for you. We look forward
to welcoming you as a shareholder.
/s/Daniel Pierce
Scudder High Yield Bond Fund
Investment objectives
o a high level of current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation
through investment primarily in below investment-grade domestic debt
securities
Investment characteristics
o a diversified, actively managed portfolio consisting primarily of high
yield/high risk, lower-quality bonds
o a focus on intermediate- and long-term domestic debt
o designed as a long-term investment, which involves above-average bond fund
risk
o a 1% redemption and exchange fee, payable to the Fund, for shares held less
than one year
Contents
Investment objectives and policies 4
Why invest in the Fund? 5
Additional information about policies
and investments 6
Special risk considerations 9
Distribution and performance information 11
Fund organization 12
Transaction information 13
Purchases 14
Exchanges and redemptions 15
Shareholder benefits 19
Trustees and Officers 22
Appendix 23
Investment products and services 25
How to contact Scudder 26
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Investment objectives and policies
Scudder High Yield Bond Fund (the "Fund"), a diversified series of Scudder
Portfolio Trust, seeks a high level of current income and, secondarily, capital
appreciation through investment primarily in below investment-grade domestic
debt securities.
While the Fund's primary investment objective is high current income, it also
pursues capital appreciation. Capital appreciation can occur, for example, from
an improvement in the financial condition or credit rating of issuers whose
securities are held by the Fund, or from a general drop in the level of interest
rates, or a combination of both factors.
The Fund can invest without limit in lower-quality domestic debt securities,
sometimes referred to as "high yield" or "junk" bonds. These are non-investment
grade debt securities, which are considered speculative investments by the major
credit rating agencies. High yield bonds involve a greater risk of default and
price volatility than U.S. Government bonds and other high quality fixed-income
securities. Please refer to "Special risk considerations" for further
information.
The Fund is designed as a long-term investment for investors able to bear
credit, interest rate and other risks in exchange for the potential for high
current income and capital appreciation. To encourage a long-term investment
horizon, the Fund maintains a 1% redemption and exchange fee for shares held
less than one year. This fee, described more fully below, is payable to the Fund
for the benefit of remaining shareholders.
Except as otherwise indicated, the Fund's investment objectives and policies are
not fundamental and may be changed without a vote of shareholders. Shareholders
will receive written notice of any change in the Fund's objectives. If there is
a change in investment objectives, shareholders should consider whether the Fund
remains an appropriate investment in light of their then current financial
position and needs. There can be no assurance that the Fund's objectives will be
met.
Investments
In pursuit of its investment objectives, the Fund, under normal circumstances,
invests at least 65% of its total assets in high yield, below investment-grade
domestic debt securities. These securities are rated "Ba1" or below by Moody's
Investors Services, Inc. ("Moody's") or "BB+" or below by Standard and Poor's
("S&P"), or, if unrated, of equivalent quality as determined by the Fund's
investment adviser, Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc. (the "Adviser"). The Fund
intends to focus its investments on those securities qualifying for a Ba/BB and
B rating, but has the flexibility to acquire securities qualifying for any
rating category, as well as defaulted securities and non-rated securities.
In addition to domestic debt securities, the Fund may invest in a variety of
other securities consistent with its investment objectives. These other
investments may include convertible and preferred securities, U.S. Treasury and
Agency bonds, mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, common stocks and
warrants, securities issued by real estate investment trusts, and restricted
securities, such as private placements.
The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in foreign securities. While
it is anticipated that the majority of the Fund's foreign investments will be
denominated in U.S. dollars, the Fund may invest, within the aforementioned
limit, in foreign bonds denominated in local currencies, including those issued
in emerging markets.
The Fund invests primarily in medium- and long-term fixed-income securities.
However, there is no limitation as to the weighted average maturity of the
Fund's portfolio and no restriction on the maturity of any individual security
held in the portfolio. The Adviser will adjust the average portfolio maturity in
light of actual or projected changes in economic and market conditions.
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Although the Fund is designed to provide monthly income to shareholders, it can
invest in non-income producing debt securities. Such securities include zero
coupon or other original issue discount bonds, which may pay interest only at
maturity, or pay-in-kind bonds, which pay interest in the form of additional
securities.
The Fund may invest in when-issued or forward-delivery securities, and may
engage in strategic transactions and derivatives. More information about these
investment techniques is provided under "Additional information about policies
and investments."
To provide for redemptions, or in anticipation of investment in longer-term debt
securities, the Fund may hold a portion of its portfolio investments in cash or
cash equivalents including repurchase agreements and other types of money market
instruments. In addition, to provide for redemptions or distributions, the Fund
may borrow from banks in an amount not exceeding the value of one-third of the
Fund's total assets. The Fund does not expect to borrow for investment purposes.
For temporary defensive purposes, the Fund may invest up to 100% of its assets
in cash or money market instruments or invest all or a substantial portion of
its assets in high quality domestic debt securities.
Investment process
Investing in high yielding, lower-quality bonds involves various types of risks
including the risk of default; that is, the chance that issuers of bonds held in
the portfolio will not make timely payment of either interest or principal. Risk
of default can increase with changes in the financial condition of a company or
with changes in the overall economy, such as a recession. In comparison to
higher quality issues, investors may be rewarded for the additional risk of high
yield bonds through higher interest payments and the opportunity for capital
appreciation.
The Adviser attempts to manage the risks of high yield investing, as well as to
enhance investment return, through careful monitoring of business and economic
conditions in the U.S. and abroad, and through conducting its own credit
research to complement the ratings and analysis provided by major rating
agencies such as Moody's and S&P. The Adviser monitors, on a regular basis, the
creditworthiness and business prospects of companies represented in the
portfolio.
Further, the Adviser attempts to manage risk through portfolio diversification.
The Fund will typically invest in a variety of issuers and industries. Using a
research-intensive security selection process, the Adviser will focus primarily
on the following types of high yield opportunities:
o Young, growing companies with attractive business opportunities and
positive credit trends
o Companies with stable to growing cash flows that have the ability to
improve the strength of their balance sheets
o Established companies that may have experienced financial setbacks,
but are displaying evidence of improving business trends
o Undervalued securities
The Adviser will rely on fundamental corporate credit analysis, incorporating
proprietary credit screening tools, and will, as appropriate, interact with
in-house analysts in evaluating eligible investments for the Fund.
Why invest in the Fund?
Scudder High Yield Bond Fund offers investors a low cost, convenient way to
participate in a diversified, professionally managed portfolio of higher
yielding domestic debt securities. By owning shares in the Fund, investors enjoy
the opportunity to receive high monthly income and growth of investment capital
over time.
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Why invest in the Fund? (cont'd)
In return for these potential benefits, shareholders must be willing to accept a
significantly higher amount of risk when compared with most funds owning U.S.
Government bonds and other investment-grade debt securities. While changes in
interest rates may not have as direct or dominant an impact on high yield bonds
as with higher quality issues of similar maturities, the price of the former can
change significantly or suddenly in value due to a host of factors including
changes in fundamental credit quality, market psychology, government
regulations, U.S. economic growth and, at times, stock market activity. As a
result, investors should be comfortable with the possibility of wide short-term
swings in the Fund's share price and should not rely on the Fund as a sole
source of investment income. Instead, the Fund should be only one part of a
balanced investment program.
The Fund provides diversification and the other advantages of professional fund
management. The Adviser has been managing bond portfolios since the 1920's and
currently oversees $____________ invested in high yield bonds.
In addition, the Fund offers all the benefits of the Scudder Family of Funds.
Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc. manages a diverse family of pure no-load(TM)
funds and provides a wide range of services to help investors meet their
investment needs. Please refer to "Investment products and services" for
additional information.
Additional information about policies and investments
Investment restrictions
The Fund has adopted certain fundamental policies which may not be changed
without a vote of shareholders and which are designed to reduce the Fund's
investment risk.
The Fund may not borrow money, except as a temporary measure for extraordinary
or emergency purposes or except in connection with reverse repurchase
agreements, and may not make loans except through the lending of portfolio
securities, the purchase of debt securities or through repurchase agreements.
In addition, as a matter of nonfundamental policy, the Fund may not invest more
than 15% of its net assets in securities which are not readily marketable,
restricted securities and repurchase agreements maturing in more than seven
days. The Fund may not invest more than 10% of its total assets in restricted
securities.
A complete description of these and other policies and restrictions is contained
under "Investment Restrictions" in the Fund's Statement of Additional
Information.
Brady Bonds
The Fund may invest in Brady Bonds, which are securities created through the
exchange of existing commercial bank loans to public and private entities in
certain emerging markets for new bonds in connection with debt restructurings
under a debt restructuring plan introduced by former U.S. Secretary of the
Treasury, Nicholas F. Brady (the "Brady Plan"). Brady Plan debt restructurings
have been implemented to date in Argentina, Bulgaria, Brazil, Costa Rica,
Jordan, Mexico, Nigeria, the Philippines, Poland, Uruguay and Venezuela.
Brady Bonds have been issued only recently, and for that reason do not have a
long payment history. Brady Bonds may be collateralized or uncollateralized, are
issued in various currencies (but primarily the dollar) and are actively traded
in over-the-counter secondary markets. Dollar- denominated, collateralized Brady
Bonds, which may be fixed-rate bonds or floating-rate bonds, are generally
collateralized in full as to principal by U.S. Treasury zero coupon bonds having
the same maturity as the bonds.
Brady Bonds are often viewed as having three or four valuation components: the
collateralized repayment of principal at final maturity; the collateralized
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interest payments; the uncollateralized interest payments; and any
uncollateralized repayment of principal at maturity, (these uncollateralized
amounts constituting the "residual risk"). In light of the residual risk of
Brady Bonds and the history of defaults of countries issuing Brady Bonds with
respect to commercial bank loans by public and private entities, investments in
Brady Bonds may be viewed as speculative.
Convertible securities
The Fund may invest in convertible securities which may offer higher income than
the common stocks into which they are convertible. The convertible securities in
which the Fund may invest consist of bonds, notes, debentures and preferred
stocks which may be converted or exchanged at a stated or determinable exchange
ratio into underlying shares of common stock. The Fund may be required to permit
the issuer of a convertible security to redeem the security, convert it into the
underlying common stock or sell it to a third party. Thus, the Fund may not be
able to control whether the issuer of a convertible security chooses to convert
that security. If the issuer chooses to do so, this action could have an adverse
effect on the Fund's ability to achieve its investment objectives.
Mortgage and other asset-backed securities
The Fund may invest in mortgage-backed securities, which are securities
representing interests in pools of mortgage loans. These securities provide
shareholders with payments consisting of both interest and principal as the
mortgages in the underlying mortgage pools are paid off.
The timely payment of principal and interest on mortgage-backed securities
issued or guaranteed by the Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA") is
backed by GNMA and the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. These
guarantees, however, do not apply to the market value or yield of
mortgage-backed securities or to the value of Fund shares. Also, GNMA and other
mortgage-backed securities may be purchased at a premium over the maturity value
of the underlying mortgages. This premium is not guaranteed and will be lost if
prepayment occurs. In addition, the Fund may invest in mortgage-backed
securities issued by other issuers, such as the Federal National Mortgage
Association (FNMA), which are not guaranteed by the U.S. Government. Moreover,
the Fund may invest in debt securities which are secured with collateral
consisting of mortgage-backed securities and in other types of mortgage-related
securities.
The Fund may also invest in securities representing interests in pools of
certain other consumer loans, such as automobile loans or credit card
receivables. In some cases, principal and interest payments are partially
guaranteed by a letter of credit from a financial institution.
Real estate-related instruments
The Fund may purchase instruments such as real estate investment trusts,
commercial and residential mortgage-backed securities, and real estate
financings. Real estate-related instruments are sensitive to factors such as
changes in real estate values and property taxes, interest rates, cash flow of
underlying real estate assets, supply and demand, and the management skill and
creditworthiness of the issuer. Real estate-related instruments may also be
affected by tax and regulatory requirements, such as those relating to the
environment.
When-issued securities
The Fund may purchase securities on a when-issued or forward delivery basis, for
payment and delivery at a later date. The price and yield are generally fixed on
the date of commitment to purchase. During the period between purchase and
settlement, no interest accrues to the Fund. At the time of settlement,
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the market value of the security may be more or less than the purchase price.
Repurchase agreements
As a means of earning income for periods as short as overnight, the Fund may
enter into repurchase agreements with selected banks and broker/ dealers. Under
a repurchase agreement the Fund acquires securities, subject to the seller's
agreement to repurchase them at a specified time and price.
The Fund may enter into repurchase commitments with any party deemed
creditworthy by the Adviser, including foreign banks and broker/dealers, if the
transaction is entered into for investment purposes and the counterparty's
creditworthiness is at least equal to that of issuers of securities which the
Fund may purchase.
Foreign securities
While the Fund generally emphasizes investments in companies domiciled in the
U.S., it may invest in listed and unlisted foreign securities that meet the same
criteria as the Fund's domestic holdings. The Fund may invest in foreign
securities when the anticipated performance of foreign securities is believed by
the Adviser to offer more potential than domestic alternatives in keeping with
the investment objectives of the Fund. The Fund may invest in certificates of
deposit issued by foreign and domestic branches of U.S. banks.
Strategic Transactions and derivatives
The Fund may, but is not required to, utilize various other investment
strategies as described below to hedge various market risks (such as interest
rates, currency exchange rates, and broad or specific equity or fixed-income
market movements), to manage the effective maturity or duration of the Fund's
portfolio or to enhance potential gain. These strategies may be executed through
the use of derivative contracts. Such strategies are generally accepted as a
part of modern portfolio management and are regularly utilized by many mutual
funds and other institutional investors. Techniques and instruments may change
over time as new instruments and strategies are developed or regulatory changes
occur.
In the course of pursuing these investment strategies, the Fund may purchase and
sell exchange-listed and over-the-counter put and call options on securities,
equity and fixed-income indices and other financial instruments, purchase and
sell financial futures contracts and options thereon, enter into various
interest rate transactions such as swaps, caps, floors or collars, and enter
into various currency transactions such as currency forward contracts, currency
futures contracts, currency swaps or options on currencies or currency futures
(collectively, all the above are called "Strategic Transactions").
Strategic Transactions may be used without limit to attempt to protect against
possible changes in the market value of securities held in or to be purchased
for the Fund's portfolio resulting from securities markets or currency exchange
rate fluctuations, to protect the Fund's unrealized gains in the value of its
portfolio securities, to facilitate the sale of such securities for investment
purposes, to manage the effective maturity or duration of the Fund's portfolio,
or to establish a position in the derivatives markets as a temporary substitute
for purchasing or selling particular securities. Some Strategic Transactions may
also be used to enhance potential gain although no more than 5% of the Fund's
assets will be committed to Strategic Transactions entered into for non-hedging
purposes. Any or all of these investment techniques may be used at any time and
in any combination, and there is no particular strategy that dictates the use of
one technique rather than another, as use of any Strategic Transaction is a
function of numerous variables including market conditions. The ability of the
Fund to utilize these Strategic Transactions successfully will depend on the
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Adviser's ability to predict pertinent market movements, which cannot be
assured. The Fund will comply with applicable regulatory requirements when
implementing these strategies, techniques and instruments. Strategic
Transactions involving financial futures and options thereon will be purchased,
sold or entered into only for bona fide hedging, risk management or portfolio
management purposes and not for speculative purposes. Please refer to "Risk
factors--Strategic Transactions and derivatives" for more information.
Special risk considerations
The Fund's risks are determined by the nature of the securities held and the
portfolio management strategies used by the Adviser. The following are
descriptions of certain risks related to the investments and techniques that the
Fund may use from time to time.
High yield/high risk securities. The Fund may invest in debt securities which
are rated below investment-grade (hereinafter referred to as "lower rated
securities") or which are unrated, but deemed equivalent to those rated below
investment-grade by the Adviser. The lower the ratings of such debt securities,
the greater their risks. These debt instruments generally offer a higher current
yield than that available from higher grade issues, but typically involve
greater risk. Lower rated and unrated securities are especially subject to
adverse changes in general economic conditions, to changes in the financial
condition of their issuers, and to price fluctuation in response to changes in
interest rates. During periods of economic downturn or rising interest rates,
issuers of these instruments may experience financial stress that could
adversely affect their ability to make payments of principal and interest and
increase the possibility of default. Adverse publicity and investor perceptions,
whether or not based on fundamental analysis, may also decrease the values and
liquidity of these securities especially in a market characterized by only a
small amount of trading. In cases where market quotations are not available,
lower rated securities are valued using guidelines established by the Fund's
Board of Trustees. Perceived credit quality in this market can change suddenly
and unexpectedly, and may not fully reflect the actual risk posed by a
particular lower rated or unrated security. Please refer to the attached
"Appendix" for further information concerning debt securities ratings. For a
more complete description of the risks of high yield/high risk securities,
please refer to the Fund's Statement of Additional Information.
Illiquid investments. The absence of a trading market can make it difficult to
ascertain a market value for illiquid investments. Disposing of illiquid
investments may involve time-consuming negotiation and legal expenses, and it
may be difficult or impossible for the Fund to sell them promptly at an
acceptable price.
Convertible securities. While convertible securities generally offer lower
yields than non-convertible debt securities of similar quality, their prices may
reflect changes in the value of the underlying common stock. Convertible
securities generally entail less credit risk than the issuer's common stock.
Borrowing. Although the principal value of the Fund's borrowing will be fixed,
the Fund's assets may change in value during the time a borrowing is
outstanding, increasing exposure to capital risk.
Mortgage and other asset-backed securities. Unscheduled or early payments on the
underlying mortgages may shorten the securities' effective maturities and lessen
their growth potential. The Fund may agree to purchase or sell these securities
with payment and delivery taking place at a future date. A decline in interest
rates may lead to a faster rate of repayment of the underlying mortgages, and
expose the Fund to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment. To the extent that
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such mortgage-backed securities are held by the Fund, the prepayment right of
mortgagors may limit the increase in net asset value of the Fund because the
value of the mortgage-backed securities held by the Fund may not appreciate as
rapidly as the price of non-callable debt securities. Asset-backed securities
are subject to the risk of prepayment and the risk that the underlying loans
will not be repaid.
Repurchase agreements. If the seller under a repurchase agreement becomes
insolvent, the Fund's right to dispose of the securities may be restricted, or
the value of the securities may decline before the Fund is able to dispose of
them. In the event of the commencement of bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings
with respect to the seller of the securities before repurchase of the securities
under a repurchase agreement, the Fund may encounter delay and incur costs,
including a decline in the value of the securities, before being able to sell
the securities. Some repurchase commitment transactions may not provide the Fund
with collateral marked-to-market during the term of the commitment.
Foreign securities. Investments in foreign securities involve special
considerations due to limited information, higher brokerage costs, different
accounting standards, thinner trading markets as compared to domestic markets
and the likely impact of foreign taxes on the yield from debt securities. They
may also entail other risks, such as the possibility of one or more of the
following: imposition of dividend or interest withholding or confiscatory taxes;
currency blockages or transfer restrictions; expropriation, nationalization or
other adverse political or economic developments; less government supervision
and regulation of securities exchanges, brokers and listed companies; and the
difficulty of enforcing obligations in other countries. Purchases of foreign
securities are usually made in foreign currencies and, as a result, the Fund may
incur currency conversion costs and may be affected favorably or unfavorably by
changes in the value of foreign currencies against the U.S. dollar.
Further, it may be more difficult for the Fund's agents to keep currently
informed about corporate actions which may affect the prices of portfolio
securities. Communications between the U.S. and foreign countries may be less
reliable than within the U.S., increasing the risk of delayed settlements of
portfolio transactions or loss of certificates for portfolio securities. The
Fund's ability and decisions to purchase and sell portfolio securities may be
affected by laws or regulations relating to the convertibility and repatriation
of assets.
Strategic Transactions and derivatives. Strategic Transactions, including
derivative contracts, have risks associated with them including possible default
by the other party to the transaction, illiquidity and, to the extent the
Adviser's view as to certain market movements is incorrect, the risk that the
use of such Strategic Transactions could result in losses greater than if they
had not been used. Use of put and call options may result in losses to the Fund,
force the sale or purchase of portfolio securities at inopportune times or for
prices higher than (in the case of put options) or lower than (in the case of
call options) current market values, limit the amount of appreciation the Fund
can realize on its investments or cause the Fund to hold a security it might
otherwise sell. The use of currency transactions can result in the Fund
incurring losses as a result of a number of factors including the imposition of
exchange controls, suspension of settlements or the inability to deliver or
receive a specified currency. The use of options and futures transactions
entails certain other risks. In particular, the variable degree of correlation
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between price movements of futures contracts and price movements in the related
portfolio position of the Fund creates the possibility that losses on the
hedging instrument may be greater than gains in the value of the Fund's
position. In addition, futures and options markets may not be liquid in all
circumstances and certain over-the-counter options may have no markets. As a
result, in certain markets, the Fund might not be able to close out a
transaction without incurring substantial losses, if at all. Although the use of
futures contracts and options transactions for hedging should tend to minimize
the risk of loss due to a decline in the value of the hedged position, at the
same time they tend to limit any potential gain which might result from an
increase in value of such position. Finally, the daily variation margin
requirements for futures contracts would create a greater ongoing potential
financial risk than would purchases of options, where the exposure is limited to
the cost of the initial premium. Losses resulting from the use of Strategic
Transactions would reduce net asset value, and possibly income, and such losses
can be greater than if the Strategic Transactions had not been utilized. The
Strategic Transactions that the Fund may use and some of their risks are
described more fully in the Fund's Statement of Additional Information.
Distribution and performance information
Dividends and capital gains distributions
The Fund's dividends from its net investment income are declared daily and
distributed monthly. [The Fund intends to distribute net realized capital gains
after utilization of capital loss carryforwards, if any, in November or December
to prevent application of a federal excise tax, although an additional
distribution may be made, if required, at a later date.] Any dividends or
capital gains distributions declared in October, November or December with a
record date in such a month and paid during the following January will be
treated by shareholders for federal income tax purposes as if received on
December 31 of the calendar year declared. According to preference, shareholders
may receive distributions in cash or have them reinvested in additional shares
of the Fund. If an investment is in the form of a retirement plan, all dividends
and capital gains distributions must be reinvested into the shareholder's
account.
Generally, dividends from net investment income are taxable to shareholders as
ordinary income. Long-term capital gains distributions, if any, are taxable as
long-term capital gains regardless of the length of time shareholders have owned
shares. Short-term capital gains and any other taxable income distributions are
taxable as ordinary income.
The Fund sends detailed tax information about the amount and type of its
distributions to its shareholders by January 31 of the following year.
Under normal investment conditions, it is anticipated that the Fund's portfolio
turnover rate will not exceed 100% for the initial fiscal year. However,
economic and market conditions may necessitate more active trading, resulting in
a higher portfolio turnover rate. A higher rate involves greater brokerage
expenses to the Fund and may result in the realization of net capital gains,
which would be taxable to shareholders when distributed.
Performance information
From time to time, quotations of the Fund's performance may be included in
advertisements, sales literature or shareholder reports. All performance figures
are historical, show the performance of a hypothetical investment and are not
intended to indicate future performance. The "SEC yield" of the Fund is an
annualized expression of the net income generated by the Fund over a specified
30-day (one month) period as a percentage of the Fund's share price on the last
day of that period. This yield is calculated according to methods required by
the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), and therefore may not equate
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Distribution and performance information (cont'd)
to the level of income paid to shareholders. "Total return" is the change in
value of an investment in the Fund for a specified period. The "average annual
total return" of the Fund is the average annual compound rate of return of an
investment in the Fund assuming the investment has been held for one year and
the life of the Fund. "Cumulative total return" represents the cumulative change
in value of an investment in the Fund for various periods. All types of total
return calculations assume that all dividends and capital gains distributions
during the period were reinvested. "Capital change" measures return from
capital, including reinvestment of any capital gains distributions but does not
include the reinvestment of dividends.
Performance will vary based upon, among other things, changes in market
conditions and the level of the Fund's expenses.
Fund organization
Scudder High Yield Bond Fund is a diversified series of Scudder Portfolio Trust
(the "Trust"), an open-end management investment company registered under the
Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act"). The Trust was organized as a
Massachusetts business trust in September 1984 and on December 31, 1984 assumed
the business of its predecessor, which was organized as a Massachusetts
corporation in 1928.
The Fund's activities are supervised by the Trust's Board of Trustees.
Shareholders have one vote for each share held on matters on which they are
entitled to vote. The Trust is not required to and has no current intention of
holding annual shareholder meetings, although special meetings may be called for
purposes such as electing or removing Trustees, changing fundamental investment
policies or approving an investment advisory contract. Shareholders will be
assisted in communicating with other shareholders in connection with removing a
Trustee as if Section 16(c) of the 1940 Act were applicable.
Investment adviser
The Fund retains the investment management firm of Scudder, Stevens & Clark,
Inc., a Delaware corporation, to manage the Fund's daily investment and business
affairs subject to the policies established by the Board of Trustees. The
Trustees have overall responsibility for the management of the Fund under
Massachusetts law.
The Fund pays the Adviser an annual fee of _____ of the Fund's average daily net
assets. The fee is payable monthly, provided that the Fund will make such
interim payments as may be requested by the Adviser not to exceed 75% of the
amount of the fee then accrued on the books of the Fund and unpaid.
The Adviser has agreed to maintain the annualized expenses of the Fund at no
more than ___% of the average daily net assets of the Fund until
_________________.
Under the Investment Management Agreement with the Adviser, the Fund is
responsible for all of its expenses, including fees and expenses incurred in
connection with membership in investment company organizations; brokers'
commissions; legal, auditing and accounting expenses; taxes and governmental
fees; the fees and expenses of the transfer agent; the expenses of and the fees
for registering or qualifying securities for sale; the fees and expenses of
Trustees, officers and employees of the Trust who are not affiliated with the
Adviser; the cost of printing and distributing reports and notices to
shareholders; and the fees and disbursements of custodians.
All of the Fund's expenses are paid out of gross investment income. Shareholders
pay no direct charges or fees for investment or administrative services.
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Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc. is located at Two International Place, Boston,
Massachusetts.
Transfer agent
Scudder Service Corporation, P.O. Box 2291, Boston, Massachusetts 02107-2291, a
subsidiary of the Adviser, is the transfer, shareholder servicing and
dividend-paying agent for the Fund.
Underwriter
Scudder Investor Services, Inc., a subsidiary of the Adviser, is the Fund's
principal underwriter. Scudder Investor Services, Inc. confirms, as agent, all
purchases of shares of the Fund. Scudder Investor Relations is a telephone
information service provided by Scudder Investor Services, Inc. Custodian
_______________________ is the Fund's custodian.
Fund accounting agent
Scudder Fund Accounting Corporation, a subsidiary of the Adviser, is responsible
for determining the daily net asset value per share and maintaining the general
accounting records of the Fund.
Transaction information
Purchasing shares
Purchases are executed at the next calculated net asset value per share after
the Fund's transfer agent receives the purchase request in good order. Purchases
are made in full and fractional shares. (See "Share price.")
By check. If you purchase shares with a check that does not clear, your purchase
will be canceled and you will be subject to any losses or fees incurred in the
transaction. Checks must be drawn on or payable through a U.S. bank. If you
purchase shares by check and redeem them within seven business days of purchase,
the Fund may hold redemption proceeds until the purchase check has cleared,
which may take up to seven business days. If you purchase shares by federal
funds wire, you may avoid this delay. Redemption or exchange requests by
telephone prior to the expiration of the seven-day period will not be accepted.
By wire. To open a new account by wire, first call Scudder at 1-800-225-5163 to
obtain an account number. A representative will instruct you to send a
completed, signed application to the transfer agent. Accounts cannot be opened
without a completed, signed application and a Scudder fund account number.
Contact your bank to arrange a wire transfer to:
The Scudder Funds
State Street Bank and Trust Company
Boston, MA 02101
ABA Number 011000028
DDA Account 9903-5552
Your wire instructions must also include:
-- the name of the fund in which the money is to be invested,
-- the account number of the fund, and
-- the name(s) of the account holder(s).
The account will be established once the application and money order are
received in good order.
You may also make additional investments of $100 or more to your existing
account by wire.
By "AutoBuy." If you elected "AutoBuy" for your account, you can call toll-free
to purchase shares. The money will be automatically transferred from your
predesignated bank checking account. Your bank must be a member of the Automated
Clearing House for you to use this service. If you did not elect "AutoBuy," call
1-800-225-5163 for more information.
To purchase additional shares, call 1-800-225-5163. Purchases must be for at
least $250 but not more than $250,000. Proceeds in the amount of your purchase
will be transferred from your bank checking account in two or three business
days following your call. For requests received by the close of regular trading
on the New York Stock Exchange (the "Exchange"), shares will be purchased at the
net asset value per share calculated at the close of trading on the day
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Purchases
Opening Minimum initial investment: $1,000; IRAs $500
an account Group retirement plans (401(k), 403(b), etc.) have similar or lower minimums.
See appropriate plan literature.
o By Mail
Make checks Send your completed and signed application and check
payable to "The
Scudder Funds." by regular mail to: or by express, registered,
or certified mail to:
The Scudder Funds Scudder Shareholder Services
P.O. Box 2291 Center
Boston, MA 42 Longwater Drive
02107-2291 Norwell, MA
02061-1612
o By Wire Please see Transaction information--Purchasing shares-- By
wire for details, including the ABA wire transfer number. Then call
1-800-225-5163 for instructions.
o In Person Visit one of our Funds Centers to complete your application with the help
of a Scudder representative. Funds Center locations are listed under
Shareholder benefits.
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Purchasing Minimum additional investment: $100; IRAs $50
additional shares Group retirement plans (401(k), 403(b), etc.) have similar or lower minimums.
See appropriate plan literature.
Make checks o By Mail Send a check with a Scudder investment slip, or with a letter of
payable to "The instruction including your account number and the complete Fund name, to
Scudder Funds." the appropriate address listed above.
o By Wire Please see Transaction information--Purchasing shares-- By wire for details,
including the ABA wire transfer number.
o In Person Visit one of our Funds Centers to make an additional
investment in your Scudder fund
account. Funds Center locations are
listed under Shareholder benefits.
o By Telephone Please see Transaction information--Purchasing shares--
By AutoBuy for more details.
o By Automatic You may arrange to make investments on a regular basis through
Investment Plan automatic deductions from your bank checking account. Please call
($50 minimum) 1-800-225-5163 for more information and an enrollment form.
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Exchanges and redemptions
Exchanging shares Minimum investments: $1,000 to establish a new account;
$100 to exchange among existing accounts
o By Telephone To speak with a service representative, call 1-800-225-5163 from
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. eastern time or to access SAIL(TM), Scudder's Automated
Information Line, call 1-800-343-2890 (24 hours a day).
There may be a o By Mail Print or type your instructions and include:
1% fee payable or Fax - the name of the Fund and the account number you are exchanging from;
to the Fund for - your name(s) and address as they appear on your account;
exchanges of - the dollar amount or number of shares you wish to exchange;
shares held less - the name of the Fund you are exchanging into;
than one year - your signature(s) as it appears on your account; and
- a daytime telephone number.
Send your instructions
by regular mail to: or by express, registered, or by fax to:
or certified mail to:
The Scudder Funds Scudder Shareholder Services 1-800-821-6234
P.O. Box 2291 Center
Boston, MA 42 Longwater Drive
02107-2291 Norwell, MA
02061-1612
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Redeeming shares o By Telephone To speak with a service representative, call 1-800-225-5163 from 8 a.m. to
8 p.m. eastern time or to access SAIL(TM), Scudder's Automated
Information Line, call 1-800-343-2890 (24 hours a day). You may
have redemption proceeds sent to your predesignated bank account,
or redemption proceeds of up to $50,000 sent to your
address of record.
There may be a o By Mail Send your instructions for redemption to the appropriate address or fax number
1% fee payable or Fax above and include:
to the Fund for - the name of the Fund and account number you are redeeming from;
redemption of - your name(s) and address as they appear on your account;
shares held less - the dollar amount or number of shares you wish to redeem;
than one year - your signature(s) as it appears on your account; and
- a daytime telephone number.
A signature guarantee is required for redemptions over $50,000. See Transaction
information--Redeeming shares.
o By Automatic You may arrange to receive automatic cash payments periodically.
Call Withdrawal 1-800-225-5163 for more information and an enrollment form.
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of your call. "AutoBuy" requests received after the close of regular trading on
the Exchange will begin their processing and be purchased at the net asset value
calculated the following business day.
If you purchase shares by "AutoBuy" and redeem them within seven days of the
purchase, the Fund may hold the redemption proceeds for a period of up to seven
business days. If you purchase shares and there are insufficient funds in your
bank account, the purchase will be canceled and you will be subject to any
losses or fees incurred in the transaction. "AutoBuy" transactions are not
available for Scudder IRA accounts and most other retirement plan accounts.
Exchanging and redeeming shares
Upon the redemption or exchange of shares held less than one year, a fee of 1%
of the current net asset value of the shares will be assessed and retained by
the Fund for the benefit of the remaining shareholders. The fee is waived for
all shares purchased through certain Scudder retirement plans, including 401(k)
plans, 403(b) plans, 457 plans, Keogh accounts, and Profit Sharing and Money
Purchase Pension Plans. This fee is intended to encourage long-term investment
in the Fund, to avoid transaction and other expenses caused by early
redemptions, and to facilitate portfolio management. The fee is not a deferred
sales charge, is not a commission paid to the Adviser or its subsidiaries, and
does not benefit the Adviser in any way. The Fund reserves the right to modify
the terms of or terminate this fee at any time.
The fee applies to redemptions from the Fund and exchanges to other Scudder
funds, but not to dividend or capital gains distributions which have been
automatically reinvested in the Fund.
The fee is applied to the shares being redeemed or exchanged in the order in
which they were purchased. See "Exchanges and Redemptions" in the Fund's
Statement of Additional Information for a more detailed description of the
redemption fee.
By exchange. Your new account will have the same registration and address as
your existing account.
The exchange requirements for corporations, other organizations, trusts,
fiduciaries, agents, institutional investors and retirement plans may be
different from those for regular accounts. Please call 1-800-225-5163 for more
information, including information about the transfer of special account
features.
You can also make exchanges among your Scudder fund accounts on SAIL, the
Scudder Automated Information Line, by calling 1-800-343-2890.
Redeeming shares
The Fund allows you to redeem shares (i.e., sell them back to the Fund).
By telephone. This is the quickest and easiest way to sell Fund shares. If you
elected telephone redemption to your bank on your application, you can call to
request that federal funds be sent to your authorized bank account. If you did
not elect telephone redemption to your bank on your application, call
1-800-225-5163 for more information.
Redemption proceeds will be wired to your bank unless otherwise requested. If
your bank cannot receive federal reserve wires, redemption proceeds will be
mailed to your bank. There will be a $5 charge for all wire redemptions.
You can also make redemptions from your Scudder fund account on SAIL by calling
1-800-343-2890.
If you open an account by wire, you cannot redeem shares by telephone until the
Fund's transfer agent has received your completed and signed application.
Telephone redemption is not available for shares held in Scudder IRA accounts
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and most other Scudder retirement plan accounts.
In the event that you are unable to reach the Fund by telephone, you should
write to the Fund; see "How to contact Scudder" for the address.
By "AutoSell." If you elected "AutoSell" for your account, you can call
toll-free to redeem shares. The money will be automatically transferred to your
predesignated bank checking account. Your bank must be a member of the Automated
Clearing House for you to use this service. If you did not elect "AutoSell,"
call 1-800-225-5163 for more information.
To redeem shares, call 1-800-225-5163. Redemptions must be for at least $250.
Proceeds in the amount of your redemption will be transferred to your bank
checking account in two or three business days following your call. For requests
received by the close of regular trading on the Exchange, shares will be
redeemed at the net asset value per share calculated at the close of trading on
the day of your call. "AutoSell" requests received after the close of regular
trading on the Exchange will begin their processing and be redeemed at the net
asset value calculated the following business day.
"AutoSell" transactions are not available for Scudder IRA accounts and most
other retirement plan accounts.
Signature guarantees. For your protection and to prevent fraudulent redemptions,
on written redemption requests in excess of $50,000 we require an original
signature and an original signature guarantee for each person in whose name the
account is registered. (The Fund reserves the right, however, to require a
signature guarantee for all redemptions.) You can obtain a signature guarantee
from most banks, credit unions or savings associations, or from broker/dealers,
municipal securities broker/dealers, government securities broker/dealers,
national securities exchanges, registered securities associations or clearing
agencies deemed eligible by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Signature
guarantees by notaries public are not acceptable. Redemption requirements for
corporations, other organizations, trusts, fiduciaries, agents, institutional
investors and retirement plans may be different from those for regular accounts.
For more information, please call 1-800-225-5163.
Telephone transactions
Shareholders automatically receive the ability to exchange by telephone and the
right to redeem by telephone up to $50,000 to their address of record.
Shareholders also may, by telephone, request that redemption proceeds be sent to
a predesignated bank account. The Fund uses procedures designed to give
reasonable assurance that telephone instructions are genuine, including
recording telephone calls, testing a caller's identity and sending written
confirmation of telephone transactions. If the Fund does not follow such
procedures, it may be liable for losses due to unauthorized or fraudulent
telephone instructions. The Fund will not be liable for acting upon instructions
communicated by telephone that it reasonably believes to be genuine.
Share price
Purchases and redemptions, including exchanges, are made at net asset value.
Scudder Fund Accounting Corporation determines net asset value per share as of
the close of regular trading on the Exchange, normally 4 p.m. eastern time, on
each day the Exchange is open for trading. Net asset value per share is
calculated by dividing the value of total Fund assets, less all liabilities, by
the total number of shares outstanding.
Processing time
All purchase and redemption requests received in good order by the Fund's
transfer agent by the close of regular trading on the Exchange are executed at
the net asset value per share calculated at the close of regular trading that
day.
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Transaction information (cont'd)
Purchase and redemption requests received after the close of regular trading on
the Exchange will be executed the following business day.
If you wish to make a purchase of $500,000 or more, you should notify Scudder
Investor Relations by calling 1-800-225-5163.
The Fund will normally send your redemption proceeds within one business day
following the redemption request, but may take up to seven business days (or
longer in the case of shares recently purchased by check).
Short-term trading
Purchases and sales should be made for long-term investment purposes only. The
Fund and Scudder Investor Services, Inc. each reserves the right to restrict
purchases of Fund shares (including exchanges) when a pattern of frequent
purchases and sales made in response to short-term fluctuations in the Fund's
share price appears evident.
Tax information
A redemption of shares, including an exchange into another Scudder fund, is a
sale of shares and may result in a gain or loss for income tax purposes.
Tax identification number
Be sure to complete the Tax Identification Number section of the Fund's
application when you open an account. Federal tax law requires the Fund to
withhold 31% of taxable dividends, capital gains distributions and redemption
and exchange proceeds from accounts (other than those of certain exempt payees)
without a certified Social Security or tax identification number and certain
other certified information or upon notification from the IRS or a broker that
withholding is required. The Fund reserves the right to reject new account
applications without a certified Social Security or tax identification number.
The Fund also reserves the right, following 30 days' notice, to redeem all
shares in accounts without a certified Social Security or tax identification
number. A shareholder may avoid involuntary redemption by providing the Fund
with a tax identification number during the 30-day notice period.
Minimum balances
Shareholders should maintain a share balance worth at least $1,000, which amount
may be changed by the Board of Trustees. Scudder retirement plans have similar
or lower minimum share balance requirements. The Fund reserves the right,
following 60 days' written notice to shareholders, to redeem all shares in
sub-minimum accounts, including accounts of new investors, where a reduction in
value has occurred due to a redemption or exchange out of the account.
Reductions in value that result solely from market activity will not trigger an
involuntary redemption. The Fund will mail the proceeds of the redeemed account
to the shareholder. The shareholder may restore the share balance to $1,000 or
more during the 60-day notice period and must maintain it at no lower than that
minimum to avoid involuntary redemption.
Third party transactions
If purchases and redemptions of Fund shares are arranged and settlement is made
at an investor's election through a member of the National Association of
Securities Dealers, Inc., other than Scudder Investor Services, Inc., that
member may, at its discretion, charge a fee for that service.
Redemption-in-kind
The Fund reserves the right, if conditions exist which make cash payments
undesirable, to honor any request for redemption or repurchase order by making
payment in whole or in part in readily marketable securities chosen by the Fund
and valued as they are for purposes of computing the Fund's net asset value (a
redemption-in-kind). If payment is made in securities, a shareholder may incur
transaction expenses in converting these securities to cash. The Trust has
elected, however, to be governed by Rule 18f-1 under the 1940 Act, as a result
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of which the Fund is obligated to redeem shares, with respect to any one
shareholder during any 90-day period, solely in cash up to the lesser of
$250,000 or 1% of the net asset value of the Fund at the beginning of the
period.
Shareholder benefits
Experienced professional management
Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc., one of the nation's most experienced investment
management firms, actively manages your Scudder fund investment. Professional
management is an important advantage for investors who do not have the time or
expertise to invest directly in individual securities.
A team approach to investing
Scudder High Yield Bond Fund is managed by a team of Scudder investment
professionals, who each play an important role in the Fund's management process.
Team members work together to develop investment strategies and select
securities for the Fund's portfolio. They are supported by Scudder's large staff
of economists, research analysts, traders and other investment specialists who
work in Scudder's offices across the United States and abroad. Scudder believes
its team approach benefits Fund investors by bringing together many disciplines
and leveraging Scudder's extensive resources.
PORTFOLIO MANAGER DESCRIPTIONS TO BE ADDED
KELLY D. BABSON
CHRISTOPHER L. GOOTKIND
STEPHEN A. WOHLER
SAIL(TM)--Scudder Automated Information Line
For personalized account information including fund prices, yields and account
balances, to perform transactions in existing Scudder fund accounts, or to
obtain information on any Scudder fund, shareholders can call Scudder's
Automated Information Line (SAIL) at 1-800-343-2890, 24 hours a day. During
periods of extreme economic or market changes, or other conditions, it may be
difficult for you to effect telephone transactions in your account. In such an
event you should write to the Fund; please see "How to contact Scudder" for the
address.
Investment flexibility
Scudder offers toll-free telephone exchange between funds at current net asset
value. You can move your investments among money market, income, growth,
tax-free and growth and income funds with a simple toll-free call or, if you
prefer, by sending your instructions through the mail or by fax. Telephone and
fax redemptions and exchanges are subject to termination and their terms are
subject to change at any time by the Fund or the transfer agent. In some cases,
the transfer agent or Scudder Investor Services, Inc. may impose additional
conditions on telephone transactions.
Dividend reinvestment plan
You may have dividends and distributions automatically reinvested in additional
Fund shares. Please call 1-800-225-5163 to request this feature.
Shareholder statements
You receive a detailed account statement every time you purchase or redeem
shares. All of your statements should be retained to help you keep track of
account activity and the cost of shares for tax purposes.
Shareholder reports
In addition to account statements, you receive periodic shareholder reports
highlighting relevant information, including investment results and a review of
portfolio changes.
To reduce the volume of mail you receive, only one copy of most Fund reports,
such as the Fund's Annual Report, may be mailed to your household (same surname,
same address). Please call 1-800-225-5163 if you wish to receive additional
shareholder reports.
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Shareholder benefits (cont'd)
Newsletters
Four times a year, Scudder sends you Perspectives, an informative newsletter
covering economic and investment developments, service enhancements and other
topics of interest to Scudder fund investors.
Scudder Funds Centers
As a convenience to shareholders who like to conduct business in person, Scudder
Investor Services, Inc. maintains Funds Centers in Boca Raton, Boston, Chicago,
Cincinnati, Los Angeles, New York, Portland (OR), San Diego, San Francisco and
Scottsdale.
T.D.D. service for the hearing impaired
Scudder's full range of investor information and shareholder services is
available to hearing impaired investors through a toll-free T.D.D. (Telephone
Device for the Deaf) service. If you have access to a T.D.D., call
1-800-543-7916 for investment information or specific account questions and
transactions.
Scudder tax-advantaged retirement plans
Scudder offers a variety of tax-advantaged retirement plans for individuals,
businesses and non-profit organizations. These flexible plans are designed for
use with the Scudder Family of Funds (except Scudder tax-free funds, which are
inappropriate for such plans). Scudder Funds offer a broad range of investment
objectives and can be used to seek almost any investment goal. Using Scudder's
retirement plans can help shareholders save on current taxes while building
their retirement savings.
o Scudder No-Fee IRAs. These retirement plans allow a maximum annual
contribution of $2,000 per person for anyone with earned income. Many
people can deduct all or part of their contributions from their taxable
income, and all investment earnings accrue on a tax deferred basis. The
Scudder No-Fee IRA charges no annual custodial fee.
o 401(k) Plans. 401(k) plans allow employers and employees to make
tax-deductible retirement contributions. Scudder offers a full service
program that includes recordkeeping, prototype plan, employee
communications and trustee services, as well as investment options.
o Profit Sharing and Money Purchase Pension Plans. These plans allow
corporations, partnerships and people who are self-employed to make annual,
tax-deductible contributions of up to $30,000 for each person covered by
the plans. Plans may be adopted individually or paired to maximize
contributions. These are sometimes known as Keogh plans.
o 403(b) Plans. Retirement plans for tax-exempt organizations and school
systems to which employers and employees may both contribute.
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o SEP-IRAs. Easily administered retirement plans for small businesses and
self-employed individuals. The maximum annual contribution to SEP-IRA
accounts is adjusted each year for inflation.
o Scudder Horizon Plan. A no-load variable annuity that lets you build assets
by deferring taxes on your investment earnings. You can start with $2,500
or more.
Scudder Trust Company (an affiliate of the Adviser) is Trustee or Custodian for
some of these plans and is paid an annual fee for some of the above retirement
plans. For information about establishing a Scudder No-Fee IRA, SEP-IRA, Profit
Sharing Plan, Money Purchase Pension Plan or a Scudder Horizon Plan, please call
1-800-225-2470. For information about 401(k)s or 403(b)s please call
1-800-323-6105. To effect transactions in existing IRA, SEP-IRA, Profit Sharing
or Pension Plan accounts, call 1-800-225-5163.
The variable annuity contract is provided by Charter National Life Insurance
Company (in New York State, Intramerica Life Insurance Company [S 1802]). The
contract is offered by Scudder Insurance Agency, Inc. (in New York State, Nevada
and Montana, Scudder Insurance Agency of New York, Inc.). CNL, Inc. is the
Principal Underwriter. Scudder Horizon Plan is not available in all states.
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Trustees and Officers
Daniel Pierce*
President and Trustee
Henry P. Becton, Jr.
Trustee; President and General Manager, WGBH Educational Foundation
Dudley H. Ladd*
Trustee
David S. Lee*
Vice President and Trustee
George M. Lovejoy, Jr.
Trustee; President and Director,
Fifty Associates
Wesley W. Marple, Jr.
Trustee; Professor of Business Administration,
Northeastern University, College of Business Administration
Jean C. Tempel
Trustee; General Partner, TL Ventures
Jerard K. Hartman*
Vice President
William M. Hutchinson*
Vice President
Thomas W. Joseph*
Vice President
Valerie F. Malter*
Vice President
Thomas F. McDonough*
Vice President, Secretary and Assistant Treasurer
Pamela A. McGrath*
Vice President and Treasurer
Edward J. O'Connell*
Vice President and Assistant Treasurer
Coleen Downs Dinneen*
Assistant Secretary
* Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc.
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Appendix
The following is a description of the ratings given by S&P and Moody's to
corporate and municipal bonds.
S&P:
Debt rated AAA has the highest rating assigned by S&P. Capacity to pay interest
and repay principal is extremely strong. Debt rated AA has a very strong
capacity to pay interest and repay principal and differs from the highest rated
issues only in small degree. Debt rated A has a strong capacity to pay interest
and repay principal although it is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse
effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than debt in higher
rated categories. Debt rated BBB is regarded as having an adequate capacity to
pay interest and repay principal. Whereas it normally exhibits adequate
protection parameters, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are
more likely to lead to a weakened capacity to pay interest and repay principal
for debt in this category than in higher rated categories.
Debt rated BB, B, CCC, CC and C is regarded as having predominantly speculative
characteristics with respect to capacity to pay interest and repay principal. BB
indicates the least degree of speculation and C the highest. While such debt
will likely have some quality and protective characteristics, these are
outweighted by large uncertainties or major exposures to adverse conditions.
Debt rated BB has less near-term vulnerability to default than other speculative
issues. However, it faces major ongoing uncertainties or exposure to adverse
business, financial, or economic conditions which could lead to inadequate
capacity to meet timely interest and principal payments. The BB rating category
is also used for debt subordinated to senior debt that is assigned an actual or
implied BBB- rating. Debt rated B has a greater vulnerability to default but
currently has the capacity to meet interest payments and principal repayments.
Adverse business, financial, or economic conditions will likely impair capacity
or willingness to pay interest and repay principal. The B rating category is
also used for debt subordinated to senior debt that is assigned an actual or
implied BB or BB- rating.
Debt rated CCC has a currently identifiable vulnerability to default, and is
dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions to meet
timely payment of interest and repayment of principal. In the event of adverse
business, financial, or economic conditions, it is not likely to have the
capacity to pay interest and repay principal. The CCC rating category is also
used for debt subordinated to senior debt that is assigned an actual or implied
B or B- rating. The rating CC typically is applied to debt subordinated to
senior debt that is assigned an actual or implied CCC rating. The rating C
typically is applied to debt subordinated to senior debt which is assigned an
actual or implied CCC- debt rating. The C rating may be used to cover a
situation where a bankruptcy petition has been filed, but debt service payments
are continued. The rating C1 is reserved for income bonds on which no interest
is being paid. Debt rated D is in payment default. The D rating category is used
when interest payments or principal payments are not made on the date due even
if the applicable grace period had 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 if debt service payments are
jeopardized.
Moody's:
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 edge."
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
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Appendix (cont'd)
fundamentally strong position of such issues. 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 risks appear
somewhat larger than in Aaa securities. 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.
Bonds which are rated Baa are considered as medium grade obligations, i.e., they
are neither highly protected nor poorly secured. Interest payments 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. 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 other good and bad times over the future.
Uncertainty of position characterizes bonds in this class. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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Investment products and services
The Scudder Family of Funds Income
Money market Scudder Emerging Markets Income Fund
Scudder Cash Investment Trust Scudder Global Bond Fund
Scudder U.S. Treasury Money Fund Scudder GNMA Fund
Tax free money market+ Scudder High Yield Bond Fund
Scudder Tax Free Money Fund Scudder Income Fund
Scudder California Tax Free Money Fund* Scudder International Bond Fund
Scudder New York Tax Free Money Fund* Scudder Short Term Bond Fund
Tax free+ Scudder Zero Coupon 2000 Fund
Scudder California Tax Free Fund* Growth
Scudder High Yield Tax Free Fund Scudder Capital Growth Fund
Scudder Limited Term Tax Free Fund Scudder Development Fund
Scudder Managed Municipal Bonds Scudder Emerging Markets Growth Fund
Scudder Massachusetts Limited Term Tax Free Fund* Scudder Global Discovery Fund
Scudder Massachusetts Tax Free Fund* Scudder Global Fund
Scudder Medium Term Tax Free Fund Scudder Gold Fund
Scudder New York Tax Free Fund* Scudder Greater Europe Growth Fund
Scudder Ohio Tax Free Fund* Scudder International Fund
Scudder Pennsylvania Tax Free Fund* Scudder Latin America Fund
Growth and Income Scudder Pacific Opportunities Fund
Scudder Balanced Fund Scudder Quality Growth Fund
Scudder Growth and Income Fund Scudder Small Company Value Fund
Scudder Value Fund
The Japan Fund
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Retirement Plans and Tax-Advantaged Investments
IRAs 403(b) Plans
Keogh Plans SEP-IRAs
Scudder Horizon Plan*+++ (a variable annuity) Profit Sharing and
401(k) Plans Money Purchase Pension Plans
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Closed-end Funds#
The Argentina Fund, Inc. Scudder New Europe Fund, Inc.
The Brazil Fund, Inc. Scudder World Income Opportunities Fund, Inc.
The First Iberian Fund, Inc.
The Korea Fund, Inc. Institutional Cash Management
The Latin America Dollar Income Fund, Inc. Scudder Institutional Fund, Inc.
Montgomery Street Income Securities, Inc. Scudder Fund, Inc.
Scudder New Asia Fund, Inc. Scudder Treasurers Trust(TM)++
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For complete information on any of the above Scudder funds, including management
fees and expenses, call or write for a free prospectus. Read it carefully before
you invest or send money. +A portion of the income from the tax-free funds may
be subject to federal, state and local taxes. *Not available in all states. +++A
no-load variable annuity contract provided by Charter National Life Insurance
Company and its affiliate, offered by Scudder's insurance agencies,
1-800-225-2470. #These funds, advised by Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc., are
traded on various stock exchanges. ++For information on Scudder Treasurers
Trust(TM), an institutional cash management service that utilizes certain
portfolios of Scudder Fund, Inc. ($100,000 minimum), call: 1-800-541-7703.
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How to contact Scudder
Account Service and Information: Please address all correspondence
to:
The Scudder Funds
For existing account service Scudder Investor Relations P.O. Box 2291
and transactions 1-800-225-5163 Boston, Massachusetts
02107-2291
For personalized information Scudder Automated
about your Scudder accounts; Information Line (SAIL)
exchanges and redemptions; or 1-800-343-2890
information on any Scudder fund
Investment Information: Or Stop by a Scudder Funds Center:
To receive information about Scudder Investor Relations Many shareholders enjoy the
the Scudder funds, for 1-800-225-2470 personal, one-on-one service of
additional applications and the Scudder Funds Centers. Check
prospectuses, or for for a Funds Center near you--they
investment questions can be found in the following
cities:
For establishing 401(k) and Scudder Defined Boca Raton New York
403(b) plans Contribution Services Boston Portland, OR
1-800-323-6105 Chicago San Diego
Cincinnati San Francisco
Los Angeles Scottsdale
For information on Scudder Treasurers Trust(TM), an For information on Scudder
institutional cash management service for corporations, Institutional Funds*, funds
non-profit organizations and trusts which utilizes designed to meet the broad
certain portfolios of Scudder Fund, Inc.* ($100,000 investment management and service
minimum), call: 1-800-541-7703. needs of banks and other
institutions, call:
1-800-854-8525.
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Scudder Investor Relations and Scudder Funds Centers are services provided
through Scudder Investor Services, Inc., Distributor.
* Contact Scudder Investor Services, Inc., Distributor, to receive a
prospectus with more complete information, including management fees and
expenses. Please read it carefully before you invest or send money.
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SCUDDER HIGH YIELD BOND FUND
A Pure No-Load(TM) (No Sales Charges) Mutual Fund
which seeks to provide a high level of current income and,
secondarily, capital appreciation through investment
primarily in below investment-grade
U.S. debt securities
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STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
June 28, 1996
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This Statement of Additional Information is not a prospectus and should be
read in conjunction with the prospectus of Scudder High Yield Bond Fund dated
June 28, 1996, as amended from time to time, a copy of which may be obtained
without charge by writing to Scudder Investor Services, Inc., Two International
Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02110-4103.
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THE FUND'S INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES.........................................................................1
General Investment Objectives and Policies...................................................................1
Investments..................................................................................................1
Investment process...........................................................................................2
Risk Factors.................................................................................................2
Investment Restrictions.....................................................................................17
PURCHASES............................................................................................................19
Additional Information About Opening An Account.............................................................19
Additional Information About Making Subsequent Investments..................................................19
Additional Information About Making Subsequent Investments by AutoBuy.......................................20
Checks......................................................................................................20
Wire Transfer of Federal Funds..............................................................................20
Share Price.................................................................................................21
Share Certificates..........................................................................................21
Other Information...........................................................................................21
EXCHANGES AND REDEMPTIONS............................................................................................21
Special Redemption and Exchange Information.................................................................21
Exchanges...................................................................................................22
Redemption by Telephone.....................................................................................22
Redemption by AutoSell......................................................................................23
Redemption by Mail or Fax...................................................................................24
Redemption-In-Kind..........................................................................................24
Other Information...........................................................................................24
FEATURES AND SERVICES OFFERED BY THE FUND............................................................................25
The Pure No-Load(TM) Concept................................................................................25
Dividends and Capital Gain Distribution Options.............................................................26
Diversification.............................................................................................26
Scudder Funds Centers.......................................................................................26
Reports to Shareholders.....................................................................................26
Transaction Summaries.......................................................................................26
THE SCUDDER FAMILY OF FUNDS..........................................................................................27
SPECIAL PLAN ACCOUNTS................................................................................................30
Scudder Retirement Plans: Profit-Sharing and Money Purchase Pension Plans for Corporations and
Self-Employed Individuals..............................................................................30
Scudder 401(k): Cash or Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan for Corporations and Self-Employed Individuals.........30
Scudder IRA: Individual Retirement Account.................................................................31
Scudder 403(b) Plan.........................................................................................31
Automatic Withdrawal Plan...................................................................................32
Group or Salary Deduction Plan..............................................................................32
Automatic Investment Plan...................................................................................32
Uniform Transfers/Gifts to Minors Act.......................................................................33
Scudder Trust Company.......................................................................................33
DIVIDENDS AND CAPITAL GAINS DISTRIBUTIONS............................................................................33
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PERFORMANCE INFORMATION..............................................................................................33
Average Annual Total Return.................................................................................33
Cumulative Total Return.....................................................................................34
Total Return................................................................................................34
Capital Change..............................................................................................34
SEC Yield...................................................................................................34
Comparison of Fund Performance..............................................................................35
FUND ORGANIZATION....................................................................................................38
INVESTMENT ADVISER...................................................................................................39
Personal Investments by Employees of the Adviser............................................................41
TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS................................................................................................42
REMUNERATION.........................................................................................................43
DISTRIBUTOR..........................................................................................................44
TAXES................................................................................................................45
PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS...............................................................................................48
Brokerage Commissions.......................................................................................48
Portfolio Turnover..........................................................................................49
NET ASSET VALUE......................................................................................................49
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...............................................................................................51
Experts.....................................................................................................51
Other Information...........................................................................................51
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.................................................................................................51
APPENDIX
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THE FUND'S INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
(See "Investment objective and policies" and "Additional information
about policies and investments" in the Fund's prospectus.)
Scudder High Yield Bond Fund (the "Fund"), is a pure no-load,(TM)
diversified series of Scudder Portfolio Trust (the "Trust"), an open-end
management investment company which continuously offers and redeems its shares
at net asset value. It is a company of the type commonly known as a mutual fund.
General Investment Objectives and Policies
Scudder High Yield Bond Fund seeks a high level of current income and,
secondarily, capital appreciation through investment primarily in below
investment-grade domestic debt securities.
While the Fund's primary investment objective is high current income, it
also pursues capital appreciation. Capital appreciation can occur, for example,
from an improvement in the financial condition or credit rating of issuers whose
securities are held by the Fund, or from a general drop in the level of interest
rates, or a combination of both factors.
The Fund can invest without limit in lower-quality domestic debt
securities, sometimes referred to as "high yield" or "junk" bonds. These are
non-investment grade debt securities, which are considered speculative
investments by the major credit rating agencies. High yield bonds involve a
greater risk of default and price volatility than U.S. Government bonds and
other high quality fixed-income securities.
The Fund is designed as a long-term investment for investors able to bear
credit, interest rate and other risks in exchange for the potential for high
current income and capital appreciation. To encourage a long-term investment
horizon, the Fund maintains a 1% redemption and exchange fee for shares held
less than one year. This fee, described more fully below, is payable to the Fund
for the benefit of remaining shareholders.
Except as otherwise indicated, the Fund's investment objectives and
policies are not fundamental and may be changed without a vote of shareholders.
Shareholders will receive written notice of any change in the Fund's objectives.
If there is a change in investment objectives, shareholders should consider
whether the Fund remains an appropriate investment in light of their then
current financial position and needs. There can be no assurance that the Fund's
objectives will be met.
Investments
In pursuit of its investment objectives, the Fund, under normal
circumstances, invests at least 65% of its total assets in high yield, below
investment-grade domestic debt securities. These securities are rated "Ba1" or
below by Moody's Investors Services, Inc. ("Moody's") or "BB+" or below by
Standard and Poor's ("S&P"), or, if unrated, of equivalent quality as determined
by the Fund's investment adviser, Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc. (the
"Adviser"). The Fund intends to focus its investments on those securities
qualifying for a Ba/BB and B rating, but has the flexibility to acquire
securities qualifying for any rating category, as well as defaulted securities
and non-rated securities.
In addition to domestic debt securities, the Fund may invest in a variety
of other securities consistent with its investment objectives. These other
investments may include convertible and preferred securities, U.S. Treasury and
Agency bonds, mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, common stocks and
warrants, securities issued by real estate investment trusts, and restricted
securities, such as private placements.
The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in foreign securities.
While it is anticipated that the majority of the Fund's foreign investments will
be denominated in U.S. dollars, the Fund may invest, within the aforementioned
limit, in foreign bonds denominated in local currencies, including those issued
in emerging markets.
The Fund invests primarily in medium- and long-term fixed-income
securities. However, there is no limitation as to the weighted average maturity
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of the Fund's portfolio and no restriction on the maturity of any
individual security held in the portfolio. The Adviser will adjust the average
portfolio maturity in light of actual or projected changes in economic and
market conditions.
Although the Fund is designed to provide monthly income to shareholders, it
can invest in non-income producing debt securities. Such securities include zero
coupon or other original issue discount bonds, which may pay interest only at
maturity, or pay-in-kind bonds, which pay interest in the form of additional
securities.
The Fund may invest in when-issued or forward-delivery securities, and may
engage in strategic transactions and derivatives.
To provide for redemptions, or in anticipation of investment in longer-term
debt securities, the Fund may hold a portion of its portfolio investments in
cash or cash equivalents including repurchase agreements and other types of
money market instruments. In addition, to provide for redemptions or
distributions, the Fund may borrow from banks in an amount not exceeding the
value of one-third of the Fund's total assets. The Fund does not expect to
borrow for investment purposes.
For temporary defensive purposes, the Fund may invest up to 100% of its
assets in cash or money market instruments or invest all or a substantial
portion of its assets in high quality domestic debt securities.
Investment process
Investing in high yielding, lower-quality bonds involves various types of
risks including the risk of default; that is, the chance that issuers of bonds
held in the portfolio will not make timely payment of either interest or
principal. Risk of default can increase with changes in the financial condition
of a company or with changes in the overall economy, such as a recession. In
comparison to higher quality issues, investors may be rewarded for the
additional risk of high yield bonds through higher interest payments and the
opportunity for capital appreciation.
The Adviser attempts to manage the risks of high yield investing, as well
as to enhance investment return, through careful monitoring of business and
economic conditions in the U.S. and abroad, and through conducting its own
credit research to complement the ratings and analysis provided by major rating
agencies such as Moody's and S&P. The Adviser monitors, on a regular basis, the
creditworthiness and business prospects of companies represented in the
portfolio.
Further, the Adviser attempts to manage risk through portfolio
diversification. The Fund will typically invest in a variety of issuers and
industries. Using a research-intensive security selection process, the Adviser
will focus primarily on the following types of high yield opportunities:
o Young, growing companies with attractive business opportunities and
positive credit trends
o Companies with stable to growing cash flows that have the ability to
improve the strength of their balance sheets
o Established companies that may have experienced financial setbacks,
but are displaying evidence of improving business trends
o Undervalued securities
The Adviser will rely on fundamental corporate credit analysis,
incorporating proprietary credit screening tools, and will, as appropriate,
interact with in-house analysts in evaluating eligible investments for the Fund.
Risk Factors
High Yield, High Risk Securities. Below investment-grade securities (rated Ba
and lower by Moody's and BB and lower by S&P) or unrated securities of
equivalent quality, in which the Fund may invest carry a high degree of risk
(including the possibility of default or bankruptcy of the issuers of such
securities), generally involve greater volatility of price and risk of principal
and income, and may be less liquid, than securities in the higher rating
categories and are considered speculative. The lower the ratings of such debt
securities, the greater their risks. See the Appendix to this Statement of
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Additional Information for a more complete description of the ratings assigned
by ratings organizations and their respective characteristics.
Economic downturns may disrupt the high yield market and impair the ability
of issuers to repay principal and interest. Also, an increase in interest rates
would likely have a greater adverse impact on the value of such obligations than
on comparable higher quality debt securities. During an economic downturn or
period of rising interest rates, highly leveraged issues may experience
financial stress which could adversely affect their ability to service their
principal and interest payment obligations. Prices and yields of high yield
securities will fluctuate over time and, during periods of economic uncertainty,
volatility of high yield securities may adversely affect a Fund's net asset
value. In addition, investments in high yield zero coupon or pay-in-kind bonds,
rather than income-bearing high yield securities, may be more speculative and
may be subject to greater fluctuations in value due to changes in interest
rates.
The trading market for high yield securities may be thin to the extent that
there is no established retail secondary market or because of a decline in the
value of such securities. A thin trading market may limit the ability of a Fund
to accurately value high yield securities in the Fund's portfolio and to dispose
of those securities. Adverse publicity and investor perceptions may decrease the
values and liquidity of high yield securities. These securities may also involve
special registration responsibilities, liabilities and costs, and liquidity and
valuation difficulties.
Credit quality in the high yield securities market can change suddenly and
unexpectedly, and even recently issued credit ratings may not fully reflect the
actual risks posed by a particular high-yield security. For these reasons, it is
the policy of the Adviser not to rely exclusively on ratings issued by
established credit rating agencies, but to supplement such ratings with its own
independent and on-going review of credit quality. The achievement of a Fund's
investment objective by investment in such securities may be more dependent on
the Adviser's credit analysis than is the case for higher quality bonds. Should
the rating of a portfolio security be downgraded, the Adviser will determine
whether it is in the best interest of the Fund to retain or dispose of such
security.
Prices for below investment-grade securities may be affected by legislative
and regulatory developments. For example, federal rules require savings and loan
institutions to gradually reduce their holdings of this type of security. Also,
Congress has from time to time considered legislation which would restrict or
eliminate the corporate tax deduction for interest payments in these securities
and regulate corporate restructurings. Such legislation may significantly
depress the prices of outstanding securities of this type. For more information
regarding tax issues related to high yield securities, see "TAXES."
Illiquid Securities. The Fund may occasionally purchase securities other than in
the open market. While such purchases may often offer attractive opportunities
for investment not otherwise available on the open market, the securities so
purchased are often "restricted securities" or "not readily marketable," i.e.,
securities which cannot be sold to the public without registration under the
Securities Act of 1933 or the availability of an exemption from registration
(such as Rules 144 or 144A) or because they are subject to other legal or
contractual delays in or restrictions on resale.
Generally speaking, restricted securities may be sold only to qualified
institutional buyers, or in a privately negotiated transaction to a limited
number of purchasers, or in limited quantities after they have been held for a
specified period of time and other conditions are met pursuant to an exemption
from registration, or in a public offering for which a registration statement is
in effect under the Securities Act of 1933. The Fund may be deemed to be an
"underwriter" for purposes of the Securities Act of 1933 when selling restricted
securities to the public, and in such event the Fund may be liable to purchasers
of such securities if the registration statement prepared by the issuer, or the
prospectus forming a part of it, is materially inaccurate or misleading.
The Adviser will monitor the liquidity of such restricted securities
subject to the supervision of the Board of Directors. In reaching liquidity
decisions, the Adviser will consider the following factors: (1) the frequency of
trades and quotes for the security (2). the number of dealers wishing to
purchase or sell the security and the number of their potential purchasers, (3)
dealer undertakings to make a market in the security; and (4) the nature of the
security and the nature of the marketplace trades (i.e. the time needed to
dispose of the security, the method of soliciting offers and the mechanics of
the transfer.)
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The Fund will not invest more than 15% of its net assets in securities
which are not readily marketable, the disposition of which is restricted under
Federal securities laws or in repurchase agreements not terminable within seven
days.
Brady Bonds. The Fund may invest in Brady Bonds, which are securities created
through the exchange of existing commercial bank loans to public and private
entities in certain emerging markets for new bonds in connection with debt
restructurings under a debt restructuring plan introduced by former U.S.
Secretary of the Treasury, Nicholas F. Brady (the "Brady Plan"). Brady Plan debt
restructurings have been implemented to date in Argentina, Bulgaria, Brazil,
Costa Rica, Jordan, Mexico, Nigeria, the Philippines, Poland, Uruguay and
Venezuela.
Brady Bonds have been issued only recently, and for that reason do not have
a long payment history. Brady Bonds may be collateralized or uncollateralized,
are issued in various currencies (but primarily the dollar) and are actively
traded in over-the-counter secondary markets.
Dollar-denominated, collateralized Brady Bonds, which may be fixed-rate
bonds or floating-rate bonds, are generally collateralized in full as to
principal by U.S. Treasury zero coupon bonds having the same maturity as the
bonds. Interest payments on these Brady Bonds generally are collateralized by
cash or securities in an amount that, in the case of fixed rate bonds, is equal
to at least one year of rolling interest payments or, in the case of floating
rate bonds, initially is equal to at least one year's rolling interest payments
based on the applicable interest rate at that time and is adjusted at regular
intervals thereafter. Brady Bonds are often viewed as having three or four
valuation components: the collateralized repayment of principal at final
maturity; the collateralized interest payments; the uncollateralized interest
payments; and any uncollateralized repayment of principal at maturity (these
uncollateralized amounts constitute the "residual risk"). In light of the
residual risk of Brady Bonds and the history of defaults of countries issuing
Brady Bonds, with respect to commercial bank loans by public and private
entities, investments in Brady Bonds may be viewed as speculative. Approximately
$152 billion in Brady Bonds have been issued in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe,
Latin America and the Middle East, with over 90% of these Brady Bonds being
denominated in U.S. dollars.
Debt Securities. The Fund may purchase investment-grade bonds, which are those
rated Aaa, Aa or A by Moody's or AAA, AA or A by S&P or, if unrated, judged to
be of equivalent quality as determined by the Adviser. Bonds rated Baa or BBB
may have speculative elements as well as investment-grade characteristics. The
Fund may also invest in securities rated lower than Baa/BBB and in unrated
securities of equivalent quality in the Adviser's judgment. The Fund may invest
in debt securities which are rated as low as C by Moody's or D by S&P. Such
securities may be in default with respect to payment of principal or interest.
The Adviser expects that a significant portion of the Fund's investments
will be purchased at a discount to par value. To the extent developments in
emerging markets result in improving credit fundamentals and rating upgrades for
countries in emerging markets, the Adviser believes that there is the potential
for capital appreciation as the improving fundamentals become reflected in the
price of the debt instruments. The Adviser also believes that a country's
sovereign credit rating (with respect to foreign currency denominated issues)
acts as a "ceiling" on the rating of all debt issuers from that country. Thus,
the ratings of private sector companies cannot be higher than that of their home
countries. The Adviser believes, however, that many companies in emerging market
countries, if rated on a stand alone basis without regard to the rating of the
home country, possess fundamentals that could justify a higher credit rating,
particularly if they are major exporters and receive the bulk of their revenues
in U.S. dollars or other hard currencies. The Adviser seeks to identify such
opportunities and benefit from this type of market inefficiency.
Borrowing. The Fund is authorized to borrow money for purposes of liquidity and
to provide for redemptions and distributions. The Fund will borrow only when the
Adviser believes that borrowing will benefit the Fund after taking into account
considerations such as the costs of the borrowing. The Fund does not expect to
borrow for investment purposes, to increase return or leverage the portfolio.
Borrowing by the Fund will involve special risk considerations. Although the
principal of the Fund's borrowings will be fixed, the Fund's assets may change
in value during the time a borrowing is outstanding, thus increasing exposure to
capital risk.
Convertible Securities. The Fund may invest in convertible securities, that is,
bonds, notes, debentures, preferred stocks and other securities which are
convertible into common stock. Investments in convertible securities can provide
an opportunity for capital appreciation and/or income through interest and
dividend payments by virtue of their conversion or exchange features. The Fund
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will limit its purchases of convertible securities to debt securities
convertible into common stocks.
The convertible securities in which the Fund may invest are either
fixed-income or zero coupon debt securities which may be converted or exchanged
at a stated or determinable exchange ratio into underlying shares of common
stock. The exchange ratio for any particular convertible security may be
adjusted from time to time due to stock splits, dividends, spin-offs, other
corporate distributions or scheduled changes in the exchange ratio. Convertible
debt securities and convertible preferred stocks, until converted, have general
characteristics similar to both debt and equity securities. Although to a lesser
extent than with debt securities generally, the market value of convertible
securities tends to decline as interest rates increase and, conversely, tends to
increase as interest rates decline. In addition, because of the conversion or
exchange feature, the market value of convertible securities typically changes
as the market value of the underlying common stocks changes, and, therefore,
also tends to follow movements in the general market for equity securities. A
unique feature of convertible securities is that as the market price of the
underlying common stock declines, convertible securities tend to trade
increasingly on a yield basis, and so may not experience market value declines
to the same extent as the underlying common stock. When the market price of the
underlying common stock increases, the prices of the convertible securities tend
to rise as a reflection of the value of the underlying common stock, although
typically not as much as the underlying common stock. While no securities
investments are without risk, investments in convertible securities generally
entail less risk than investments in common stock of the same issuer.
As debt securities, convertible securities are investments which provide
for a stream of income (or in the case of zero coupon securities, accretion of
income) with generally higher yields than common stocks. Of course, like all
debt securities, there can be no assurance of income or principal payments
because the issuers of the convertible securities may default on their
obligations. Convertible securities generally offer lower yields than
non-convertible securities of similar quality because of their conversion or
exchange features.
When-Issued Securities. The Fund may from time to time purchase securities on a
"when-issued" or "forward delivery" basis. The price of such securities, which
may be expressed in yield terms, is fixed at the time the commitment to purchase
is made, but delivery and payment for the when-issued or forward delivery
securities takes place at a later date. During the period between purchase and
settlement, no payment is made by the Fund to the issuer and no interest accrues
to the Fund. To the extent that assets of the Fund are held in cash pending the
settlement of a purchase of securities, the Fund would earn no income; however,
it is the Fund's intention to be fully invested to the extent practicable and
subject to the policies stated above. While when-issued or forward delivery
securities may be sold prior to the settlement date, the Fund intends to
purchase such securities with the purpose of actually acquiring them unless a
sale appears desirable for investment reasons. At the time the Fund makes the
commitment to purchase a security on a when-issued or forward delivery basis, it
will record the transaction and reflect the value of the security in determining
its net asset value. The market value of the when-issued or forward delivery
securities may be more or less than the purchase price. The Fund does not
believe that its net asset value or income will be adversely affected by its
purchase of securities on a when-issued or forward delivery basis.
Lending of Portfolio Securities. The Fund may seek to increase its income by
lending portfolio securities. Under present regulatory policies, including those
of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the SEC, such loans
may be made to member firms of the New York Stock Exchange (the "Exchange"), and
would be required to be secured continuously by collateral in cash, U.S.
Government securities or other high grade debt obligations maintained on a
current basis at an amount at least equal to the market value and accrued
interest of the securities loaned. The Fund would have the right to call a loan
and obtain the securities loaned on no more than five days' notice. During the
existence of a loan, the Fund would continue to receive the equivalent of the
interest paid by the issuer on the securities loaned and would also receive
compensation based on investment of the collateral. As with other extensions of
credit there are risks of delay in recovery or even loss of rights in the
collateral should the borrower of the securities fail financially. However, the
loans would be made only to firms deemed by the Adviser to be of good standing,
and when, in the judgment of the Adviser, the consideration which can be earned
currently from securities loans of this type justifies the attendant risk. If
the Fund determines to make securities loans, the value of the securities loaned
will not exceed 30% of the value of the Fund's total assets at the time any loan
is made.
Repurchase Agreements. The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements with member
banks of the Federal Reserve System and any broker/dealer which is recognized as
a reporting government securities dealer if the creditworthiness of the bank or
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broker/dealer has been determined by the Adviser to be at least as high as that
of other obligations the Fund may purchase or to be at least equal to that of
issuers of commercial paper rated within the two highest grades assigned by
Moody's or S&P.
A repurchase agreement provides a means for the Fund to earn income on
funds for periods as short as overnight. It is an arrangement under which the
Fund acquires a security ("Obligation") and the seller agrees, at the time of
sale, to repurchase the Obligation at a specified time and price. Obligations
subject to a repurchase agreement are held in a segregated account and the value
of such obligations is kept at least equal to the repurchase price on a daily
basis. The repurchase price may be higher than the purchase price, the
difference being income to the Fund, or the purchase and repurchase prices may
be the same, with interest at a stated rate due to the Fund together with the
repurchase price upon repurchase. In either case, the income to the Fund is
unrelated to the interest rate on the Obligation itself. Obligations will be
held by the Fund's custodian or in the Federal Reserve Book Entry System.
For purposes of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940
Act"), a repurchase agreement is deemed to be a loan from the Fund to the seller
of the Obligation subject to the repurchase agreement and is therefore subject
to the Fund's investment restriction applicable to loans. It is not clear
whether a court would consider the Obligation purchased by the Fund subject to a
repurchase agreement as being owned by the Fund or as being collateral for a
loan by the Fund to the seller. In the event of the commencement of bankruptcy
or insolvency proceedings with respect to the seller of the Obligation before
repurchase of the Obligation under a repurchase agreement, the Fund may
encounter delay and incur costs before being able to sell the security. Delays
may cause loss of interest or decline in price of the Obligation. If the court
characterizes the transaction as a loan and the Fund has not perfected a
security interest in the Obligation, the Fund may be required to return the
Obligation to the seller's estate and be treated as an unsecured creditor of the
seller. As an unsecured creditor, the Fund would be at the risk of losing some
or all of the principal and income involved in the transaction. As with any
unsecured debt instrument purchased for the Fund, the Adviser seeks to minimize
the risk of loss through repurchase agreements by analyzing the creditworthiness
of the obligor, in this case, the seller of the Obligation. Apart from the risk
of bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings, there is also the risk that the seller
may fail to repurchase the Obligation, in which case the Fund may incur a loss
if the proceeds to the Fund of its sale of the securities underlying the
repurchase agreement to a third party are less than the repurchase price. To
protect against such potential loss, if the market value (including interest) of
the Obligation subject to the repurchase agreement becomes less than the
repurchase price (including interest), the Fund will direct the seller of the
Obligation to deliver additional securities so that the value (including
interest) of all securities subject to the repurchase agreement will equal or
exceed the repurchase price. It is possible that the Fund will be unsuccessful
in seeking to impose on the seller a contractual obligation to deliver
additional securities.
Foreign Securities. Investors should recognize that investing in foreign
securities involves certain special considerations, including those set forth
below, which are not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities and
which may favorably or unfavorably affect the Fund's performance. As foreign
companies are not generally subject to uniform accounting and auditing and
financial reporting standards, practices and requirements comparable to those
applicable to domestic companies, there may be less publicly available
information about a foreign company than about a domestic company. Volume and
liquidity in most foreign bond markets are less than the volume and liquidity in
the U.S. and at times, volatility of price can be greater than in the U.S.
Further, foreign markets have different clearance and settlement procedures and
in certain markets there have been times when settlements have been unable to
keep pace with the volume of securities transactions making it difficult to
conduct such transactions. Delays in settlement could result in temporary
periods when assets of the Fund are uninvested and no return is earned thereon.
The inability of the Fund to make intended security purchases due to settlement
problems could cause the Fund to miss attractive investment opportunities.
Inability to dispose of portfolio securities due to settlement problems either
could result in losses to the Fund due to subsequent declines in value of the
portfolio security or, if the Fund has entered into a contract to sell the
security, could result in possible liability to the purchaser. Further, the Fund
may encounter difficulties or be unable to pursue legal remedies and obtain
judgments in foreign courts. There is generally less government supervision and
regulation of business and industry practices, brokers and listed companies than
in the U.S. It may be more difficult for the Fund's agents to keep currently
informed about corporate actions or other matters which may affect the prices of
portfolio securities. Communications between the U.S. and foreign countries may
be less reliable than within the U.S., thus increasing the risk of delayed
settlements of portfolio transactions or loss of certificates for portfolio
securities. In addition, with respect to certain foreign countries, there is the
possibility of nationalization, expropriation, the imposition of withholding or
confiscatory taxes, political, social, or economic instability, or diplomatic
developments which could affect U.S. investments in those countries. Investments
in foreign securities may also entail certain risks, such as possible currency
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blockages or transfer restrictions, and the difficulty of enforcing rights in
other countries. Moreover, individual foreign economies may differ favorably or
unfavorably from the U.S. economy in such respects as growth of gross national
product, rate of inflation, capital reinvestment, resource self-sufficiency and
balance of payments position.
These considerations generally are more of a concern in developing
countries. For example, the possibility of revolution and the dependence on
foreign economic assistance may be greater in these countries than in developed
countries. The management of the Fund seeks to mitigate the risks associated
with these considerations through active professional management.
Investments in foreign securities usually will involve currencies of
foreign countries. Moreover, the Fund may temporarily hold funds in bank
deposits in foreign currencies during the completion of investment programs and
the value of these assets for the Fund as measured in U.S. dollars may be
affected favorably or unfavorably by changes in foreign currency exchange rates
and exchange control regulations, and the Fund may incur costs in connection
with conversions between various currencies. Although the Fund values its assets
daily in terms of U.S. dollars, it does not intend to convert its holdings of
foreign currencies, if any, into U.S. dollars on a daily basis. It may do so
from time to time, and investors should be aware of the costs of currency
conversion. Although foreign exchange dealers do not charge a fee for
conversion, they do realize a profit based on the difference (the "spread")
between the prices at which they are buying and selling various currencies.
Thus, a dealer may offer to sell a foreign currency to the Fund at one rate,
while offering a lesser rate of exchange should the Fund desire to resell that
currency to the dealer. The Fund will conduct its foreign currency exchange
transactions, if any, either on a spot (i.e., cash) basis at the spot rate
prevailing in the foreign currency exchange market or through forward foreign
currency exchange contracts. (See "Currency Transactions" for more information.)
To the extent that the Fund invests in foreign securities, the Fund's share
price could reflect the movements of the different bond markets in which it is
invested and the currencies in which the investments are denominated; the
strength or weakness of the U.S. dollar against foreign currencies could account
for part of that Fund's investment performance.
Mortgage-Backed Securities and Mortgage Pass-Through Securities. The Fund may
also invest in mortgage-backed securities, which are interests in pools of
mortgage loans, including mortgage loans made by savings and loan institutions,
mortgage bankers, commercial banks, and others. Pools of mortgage loans are
assembled as securities for sale to investors by various governmental,
government-related, and private organizations as further described below. The
Fund may also invest in debt securities which are secured with collateral
consisting of mortgage-backed securities (see "Collateralized Mortgage
Obligations"), and in other types of mortgage-related securities.
A decline in interest rates may lead to a faster rate of repayment of the
underlying mortgages, and expose the Fund to a lower rate of return upon
reinvestment. To the extent that such mortgage-backed securities are held by the
Fund, the prepayment right will tend to limit to some degree the increase in net
asset value of the Fund because the value of the mortgage-backed securities held
by the Fund may not appreciate as rapidly as the price of non-callable debt
securities.
Interests in pools of mortgage-backed securities differ from other forms of
debt securities, which normally provide for periodic payment of interest in
fixed amounts with principal payments at maturity or specified call dates.
Instead, these securities provide a monthly payment which consists of both
interest and principal payments. In effect, these payments are a "pass-through"
of the monthly payments made by the individual borrowers on their mortgage
loans, net of any fees paid to the issuer or guarantor of such securities.
Additional payments are caused by repayments of principal resulting from the
sale of the underlying property, refinancing, or foreclosure, net of fees or
costs which may be incurred. Some mortgage-related securities such as securities
issued by the Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA") are described as
"modified pass-through." These securities entitle the holder to receive all
interest and principal payments owed on the mortgage pool, net of certain fees,
at the scheduled payment dates regardless of whether or not the mortgagor
actually makes the payment.
The principal governmental guarantor of mortgage-related securities is
GNMA. GNMA is a wholly-owned U.S. Government corporation within the Department
of Housing and Urban Development. GNMA is authorized to guarantee, with the full
faith and credit of the U.S. Government, the timely payment of principal and
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interest on securities issued by institutions approved by GNMA (such as savings
and loan institutions, commercial banks, and mortgage bankers) and backed by
pools of FHA-insured or VA-guaranteed mortgages. These guarantees, however, do
not apply to the market value or yield of mortgage-backed securities or to the
value of each Fund's shares. Also, GNMA securities often are purchased at a
premium over the maturity value of the underlying mortgages. This premium is not
guaranteed and will be lost if prepayment occurs.
Government-related guarantors (i.e., not backed by the full faith and
credit of the U.S. Government) include the Federal National Mortgage Association
("FNMA") and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC"). FNMA is a
government-sponsored corporation owned entirely by private stockholders. It is
subject to general regulation by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
FNMA purchases conventional (i.e., not insured or guaranteed by any government
agency) mortgages from a list of approved seller/servicers which include state
and federally-chartered savings and loan associations, mutual savings banks,
commercial banks, credit unions, and mortgage bankers. Pass-through securities
issued by FNMA are guaranteed as to timely payment of principal and interest by
FNMA but are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.
FHLMC is a corporate instrumentality of the U.S. Government and was created
by Congress in 1970 for the purpose of increasing the availability of mortgage
credit for residential housing. Its stock is owned by the twelve Federal Home
Loan Banks. FHLMC issues Participation Certificates ("PCs") which represent
interests in conventional mortgages from FHLMC's national portfolio. FHLMC
guarantees the timely payment of interest and ultimate collection of principal,
but PCs are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.
Commercial banks, savings and loan institutions, private mortgage insurance
companies, mortgage bankers, and other secondary market issuers also create
pass-through pools of conventional mortgage loans. Such issuers may, in
addition, be the originators and/or servicers of the underlying mortgage loans
as well as the guarantors of the mortgage-related securities. Pools created by
such non-governmental issuers generally offer a higher rate of interest than
government and government-related pools because there are no direct or indirect
government or agency guarantees of payments. However, timely payment of interest
and principal of these pools may be supported by various forms of insurance or
guarantees, including individual loan, title, pool and hazard insurance, and
letters of credit. The insurance and guarantees are issued by governmental
entities, private insurers, and the mortgage poolers. Such insurance and
guarantees and the creditworthiness of the issuers thereof will be considered in
determining whether a mortgage-related security meets the Fund's investment
quality standards. There can be no assurance that the private insurers or
guarantors can meet their obligations under the insurance policies or guarantee
arrangements. The Fund may buy mortgage-related securities without insurance or
guarantees, if through an examination of the loan experience and practices of
the originators/servicers and poolers, the Adviser determines that the
securities meet the Fund's quality standards. Although the market for such
securities is becoming increasingly liquid, securities issued by certain private
organizations may not be readily marketable.
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations ("CMO"s). A CMO is a hybrid between a
mortgage-backed bond and a mortgage pass-through security. Similar to a bond,
interest and prepaid principal are paid, in most cases, semiannually. CMOs may
be collateralized by whole mortgage loans but are more typically collateralized
by portfolios of mortgage pass-through securities guaranteed by GNMA, FHLMC, or
FNMA, and their income streams.
CMOs are structured into multiple classes, each bearing a different stated
maturity. Actual maturity and average life will depend upon the prepayment
experience of the collateral. CMOs provide for a modified form of call
protection through a de facto breakdown of the underlying pool of mortgages
according to how quickly the loans are repaid. Monthly payment of principal
received from the pool of underlying mortgages, including prepayments, is first
returned to investors holding the shortest maturity class. Investors holding the
longer maturity classes receive principal only after the first class has been
retired. An investor is partially guarded against a sooner than desired return
of principal because of the sequential payments.
In a typical CMO transaction, a corporation issues multiple series, (e.g.,
A, B, C, Z) of CMO bonds ("Bonds"). Proceeds of the Bond offering are used to
purchase mortgages or mortgage pass-through certificates ("Collateral"). The
Collateral is pledged to a third party trustee as security for the Bonds.
Principal and interest payments from the Collateral are used to pay principal on
the Bonds in the order A, B, C, Z. The Series A, B, and C bonds all bear current
interest. Interest on the Series Z Bond is accrued and added to principal and a
like amount is paid as principal on the Series A, B, or C Bond currently being
paid off. When the Series A, B, and C Bonds are paid in full, interest and
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principal on the Series Z Bond begins to be paid currently. With some CMOs, the
issuer serves as a conduit to allow loan originators (primarily builders or
savings and loan associations) to borrow against their loan portfolios.
FHLMC Collateralized Mortgage Obligations. FHLMC CMOs are debt obligations of
FHLMC issued in multiple classes having different maturity dates which are
secured by the pledge of a pool of conventional mortgage loans purchased by
FHLMC. Unlike FHLMC PCs, payments of principal and interest on the CMOs are made
semiannually, as opposed to monthly. The amount of principal payable on each
semiannual payment date is determined in accordance with FHLMC's mandatory
sinking fund schedule, which, in turn, is equal to approximately 100% of FHA
prepayment experience applied to the mortgage collateral pool. All sinking fund
payments in the CMOs are allocated to the retirement of the individual classes
of bonds in the order of their stated maturities. Payment of principal on the
mortgage loans in the collateral pool in excess of the amount of FHLMC's minimum
sinking fund obligation for any payment date are paid to the holders of the CMOs
as additional sinking fund payments. Because of the "pass-through" nature of all
principal payments received on the collateral pool in excess of FHLMC's minimum
sinking fund requirement, the rate at which principal of the CMOs is actually
repaid is likely to be such that each class of bonds will be retired in advance
of its scheduled maturity date.
If collection of principal (including prepayments) on the mortgage loans
during any semiannual payment period is not sufficient to meet FHLMC's minimum
sinking fund obligation on the next sinking fund payment date, FHLMC agrees to
make up the deficiency from its general funds.
Criteria for the mortgage loans in the pool backing the CMOs are identical
to those of FHLMC PCs. FHLMC has the right to substitute collateral in the event
of delinquencies and/or defaults.
Other Mortgage-Backed Securities. The Adviser expects that governmental,
government-related, or private entities may create mortgage loan pools and other
mortgage-related securities offering mortgage pass-through and
mortgage-collateralized investments in addition to those described above. The
mortgages underlying these securities may include alternative mortgage
instruments, that is, mortgage instruments whose principal or interest payments
may vary or whose terms to maturity may differ from customary long-term fixed
rate mortgages. The Fund will not purchase mortgage-backed securities or any
other assets which, in the opinion of the Adviser, are illiquid if, as a result,
more than 15% of the value of the Fund's total assets will be illiquid. As new
types of mortgage-related securities are developed and offered to investors, the
Adviser will, consistent with the Fund's investment objectives, policies, and
quality standards, consider making investments in such new types of
mortgage-related securities.
Other Asset-Backed Securities. The securitization techniques used to develop
mortgaged-backed securities are now being applied to a broad range of assets.
Through the use of trusts and special purpose corporations, various types of
assets, including automobile loans, computer leases and credit card receivables,
are being securitized in pass-through structures similar to the mortgage
pass-through structures described above or in a structure similar to the CMO
structure. Consistent with the Fund's investment objectives and policies, the
Fund may invest in these and other types of asset-backed securities that may be
developed in the future. In general, the collateral supporting these securities
is of shorter maturity than mortgage loans and is less likely to experience
substantial prepayments with interest rate fluctuations.
Several types of asset-backed securities have already been offered to
investors, including Certificates for Automobile ReceivablesSM ("CARSSM").
CARSSM represent undivided fractional interests in a trust ("Trust") whose
assets consist of a pool of motor vehicle retail installment sales contracts and
security interests in the vehicles securing the contracts. Payments of principal
and interest on CARSSM are passed through monthly to certificate holders, and
are guaranteed up to certain amounts and for a certain time period by a letter
of credit issued by a financial institution unaffiliated with the trustee or
originator of the Trust. An investor's return on CARSSM may be affected by early
prepayment of principal on the underlying vehicle sales contracts. If the letter
of credit is exhausted, the trust may be prevented from realizing the full
amount due on a sales contract because of state law requirements and
restrictions relating to foreclosure sales of vehicles and the obtaining of
deficiency judgments following such sales or because of depreciation, damage to
or loss of a vehicle, the application of federal and state bankruptcy and
insolvency laws, or other factors. As a result, certificate holders may
experience delays in payments or losses if the letter of credit is exhausted.
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Asset-backed securities present certain risks that are not presented by
mortgage-backed securities. Primarily, these securities may not have the benefit
of any security interest in the related assets. Credit card receivables are
generally unsecured and the debtors are entitled to the protection of a number
of state and federal consumer credit laws, many of which give such debtors the
right to set off certain amounts owed on the credit cards, thereby reducing the
balance due. There is the possibility that recoveries on repossessed collateral
may not, in some cases, be available to support payments on these securities.
Asset-backed securities are often backed by a pool of assets representing
the obligations of a number of different parties. To lessen the effect of
failures by obligors on underlying assets to make payments, the securities may
contain elements of credit support which fall into two categories: (i) liquidity
protection, and (ii) protection against losses resulting from ultimate default
by an obligor on the underlying assets. Liquidity protection refers to the
provision of advances, generally by the entity administering the pool of assets,
to ensure that the receipt of payments on the underlying pool occurs in a timely
fashion. Protection against losses results from payment of the insurance
obligations on at least a portion of the assets in the pool. This protection may
be provided through guarantees, 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. The Fund will not pay
any additional or separate fees for credit support. The degree of credit support
provided for each issue is generally based on historical information respecting
the level of credit risk associated with the underlying assets. Delinquency or
loss in excess of that anticipated or failure of the credit support could
adversely affect the return on an investment in such a security.
The Fund may also invest in residual interests in asset-backed securities.
In the case of asset-backed securities issued in a pass-through structure, the
cash flow generated by the underlying assets is applied to make required
payments on the securities and to pay related administrative expenses. The
residual in an asset-backed security pass-through structure represents the
interest in any excess cash flow remaining after making the foregoing payments.
The amount of residual cash flow resulting from a particular issue of
asset-backed securities will depend on, among other things, the characteristics
of the underlying assets, the coupon rates on the securities, prevailing
interest rates, the amount of administrative expenses and the actual prepayment
experience on the underlying assets. Asset-backed security residuals not
registered under the Securities Act of 1933 may be subject to certain
restrictions on transferability and would be subject to the Fund's restriction
on restricted or illiquid securities. In addition, there may be no liquid market
for such securities.
The availability of asset-backed securities may be affected by legislative
or regulatory developments. It is possible that such developments may require
the Fund to dispose of any then existing holdings of such securities.
Depositary Receipts. The Fund may invest indirectly in securities of emerging
country issuers through sponsored or unsponsored American Depositary Receipts
("ADRs"), Global Depositary Receipts ("GDRs"), International Depositary Receipts
("IDRs") and other types of Depositary Receipts (which, together with ADRs, GDRs
and IDRs are hereinafter referred to as "Depositary Receipts"). Depositary
Receipts may not necessarily be denominated in the same currency as the
underlying securities into which they may be converted. In addition, the issuers
of the stock of unsponsored Depositary Receipts are not obligated to disclose
material information in the U.S. and, therefore, there may not be a correlation
between such information and the market value of the Depositary Receipts. ADRs
are Depositary Receipts typically issued by a U.S. bank or trust company which
evidence ownership of underlying securities issued by a foreign corporation.
GDRs, IDRs and other types of Depositary Receipts are typically issued by
foreign banks or trust companies, although they also may be issued by United
States banks or trust companies, and evidence ownership of underlying securities
issued by either a foreign or a United States corporation. Generally, Depositary
Receipts in registered form are designed for use in the United States securities
markets and Depositary Receipts in bearer form are designed for use in
securities markets outside the United States. For purposes of the Fund's
investment policies, the Fund's investments in ADRs, GDRs and other types of
Depositary Receipts will be deemed to be investments in the underlying
securities. Depositary Receipts other than those denominated in U.S. dollars
will be subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk. Certain Depositary
Receipts may not be listed on an exchange and therefore may be illiquid
securities.
Strategic Transactions and Derivatives. The Fund may, but is not required to,
utilize various other investment strategies as described below to hedge various
market risks (such as interest rates, currency exchange rates, and broad or
specific equity or fixed-income market movements), to manage the effective
maturity or duration of fixed-income securities in the Fund's portfolio, or to
enhance potential gain. These strategies may be executed through the use of
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derivative contracts. Such strategies are generally accepted as a part of modern
portfolio management and are regularly utilized by many mutual funds and other
institutional investors. Techniques and instruments may change over time as new
instruments and strategies are developed or regulatory changes occur.
In the course of pursuing these investment strategies, the Fund may
purchase and sell exchange-listed and over-the-counter put and call options on
securities, equity and fixed-income indices and other financial instruments,
purchase and sell financial futures contracts and options thereon, enter into
various interest rate transactions such as swaps, caps, floors or collars, and
enter into various currency transactions such as currency forward contracts,
currency futures contracts, currency swaps or options on currencies or currency
futures (collectively, all the above are called "Strategic Transactions").
Strategic Transactions may be used without limit to attempt to protect against
possible changes in the market value of securities held in or to be purchased
for the Fund's portfolio resulting from securities markets or currency exchange
rate fluctuations, to protect the Fund's unrealized gains in the value of its
portfolio securities, to facilitate the sale of such securities for investment
purposes, to manage the effective maturity or duration of fixed-income
securities in the Fund's portfolio, or to establish a position in the
derivatives markets as a temporary substitute for purchasing or selling
particular securities. Some Strategic Transactions may also be used to enhance
potential gain although no more than 5% of the Fund's assets will be committed
to Strategic Transactions entered into for non-hedging purposes. Any or all of
these investment techniques may be used at any time and in any combination, and
there is no particular strategy that dictates the use of one technique rather
than another, as use of any Strategic Transaction is a function of numerous
variables including market conditions. The ability of the Fund to utilize these
Strategic Transactions successfully will depend on the Adviser's ability to
predict pertinent market movements, which cannot be assured. The Fund will
comply with applicable regulatory requirements when implementing these
strategies, techniques and instruments. Strategic Transactions involving
financial futures and options thereon will be purchased, sold or entered into
only for bona fide hedging, risk management or portfolio management purposes and
not for speculative purposes.
Strategic Transactions, including derivative contracts, have risks
associated with them including possible default by the other party to the
transaction, illiquidity and, to the extent the Adviser's view as to certain
market movements is incorrect, the risk that the use of such Strategic
Transactions could result in losses greater than if they had not been used. Use
of put and call options may result in losses to the Fund, force the sale or
purchase of portfolio securities at inopportune times or for prices higher than
(in the case of put options) or lower than (in the case of call options) current
market values, limit the amount of appreciation the Fund can realize on its
investments or cause the Fund to hold a security it might otherwise sell. The
use of currency transactions can result in the Fund incurring losses as a result
of a number of factors including the imposition of exchange controls, suspension
of settlements, or the inability to deliver or receive a specified currency. The
use of options and futures transactions entails certain other risks. In
particular, the variable degree of correlation between price movements of
futures contracts and price movements in the related portfolio position of the
Fund creates the possibility that losses on the hedging instrument may be
greater than gains in the value of the Fund's position. In addition, futures and
options markets may not be liquid in all circumstances and certain
over-the-counter options may have no markets. As a result, in certain markets,
the Fund might not be able to close out a transaction without incurring
substantial losses, if at all. Although the use of futures and options
transactions for hedging should tend to minimize the risk of loss due to a
decline in the value of the hedged position, at the same time they tend to limit
any potential gain which might result from an increase in value of such
position. Finally, the daily variation margin requirements for futures contracts
would create a greater ongoing potential financial risk than would purchases of
options, where the exposure is limited to the cost of the initial premium.
Losses resulting from the use of Strategic Transactions would reduce net asset
value, and possibly income, and such losses can be greater than if the Strategic
Transactions had not been utilized.
General Characteristics of Options. Put options and call options typically have
similar structural characteristics and operational mechanics regardless of the
underlying instrument on which they are purchased or sold. Thus, the following
general discussion relates to each of the particular types of options discussed
in greater detail below. In addition, many Strategic Transactions involving
options require segregation of Fund assets in special accounts, as described
below under "Use of Segregated and Other Special Accounts."
A put option gives the purchaser of the option, upon payment of a premium,
the right to sell, and the writer the obligation to buy, the underlying
security, commodity, index, currency or other instrument at the exercise price.
For instance, the Fund's purchase of a put option on a security might be
designed to protect its holdings in the underlying instrument (or, in some
cases, a similar instrument) against a substantial decline in the market value
by giving the Fund the right to sell such instrument at the option exercise
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price. A call option, upon payment of a premium, gives the purchaser of the
option the right to buy, and the seller the obligation to sell, the underlying
instrument at the exercise price. The Fund's purchase of a call option on a
security, financial future, index, currency or other instrument might be
intended to protect the Fund against an increase in the price of the underlying
instrument that it intends to purchase in the future by fixing the price at
which it may purchase such instrument. An American style put or call option may
be exercised at any time during the option period while a European style put or
call option may be exercised only upon expiration or during a fixed period prior
thereto. The Fund is authorized to purchase and sell exchange listed options and
over-the-counter options ("OTC options"). Exchange listed options are issued by
a regulated intermediary such as the Options Clearing Corporation ("OCC"), which
guarantees the performance of the obligations of the parties to such options.
The discussion below uses the OCC as an example, but is also applicable to other
financial intermediaries.
With certain exceptions, OCC issued and exchange listed options generally
settle by physical delivery of the underlying security or currency, although in
the future cash settlement may become available. Index options and Eurodollar
instruments are cash settled for the net amount, if any, by which the option is
"in-the-money" (i.e., where the value of the underlying instrument exceeds, in
the case of a call option, or is less than, in the case of a put option, the
exercise price of the option) at the time the option is exercised. Frequently,
rather than taking or making delivery of the underlying instrument through the
process of exercising the option, listed options are closed by entering into
offsetting purchase or sale transactions that do not result in ownership of the
new option.
The Fund's ability to close out its position as a purchaser or seller of an
OCC or exchange listed put or call option is dependent, in part, upon the
liquidity of the option market. Among the possible reasons for the absence of a
liquid option market on an exchange are: (i) insufficient trading interest in
certain options; (ii) restrictions on transactions imposed by an exchange; (iii)
trading halts, suspensions or other restrictions imposed with respect to
particular classes or series of options or underlying securities including
reaching daily price limits; (iv) interruption of the normal operations of the
OCC or an exchange; (v) inadequacy of the facilities of an exchange or OCC to
handle current trading volume; or (vi) a decision by one or more exchanges to
discontinue the trading of options (or a particular class or series of options),
in which event the relevant market for that option on that exchange would cease
to exist, although outstanding options on that exchange would generally continue
to be exercisable in accordance with their terms.
The hours of trading for listed options may not coincide with the hours
during which the underlying financial instruments are traded. To the extent that
the option markets close before the markets for the underlying financial
instruments, significant price and rate movements can take place in the
underlying markets that cannot be reflected in the option markets.
OTC options are purchased from or sold to securities dealers, financial
institutions or other parties ("Counterparties") through direct bilateral
agreement with the Counterparty. In contrast to exchange listed options, which
generally have standardized terms and performance mechanics, all the terms of an
OTC option, including such terms as method of settlement, term, exercise price,
premium, guarantees and security, are set by negotiation of the parties. The
Fund will only sell OTC options (other than OTC currency options) that are
subject to a buy-back provision permitting the Fund to require the Counterparty
to sell the option back to the Fund at a formula price within seven days. The
Fund expects generally to enter into OTC options that have cash settlement
provisions, although it is not required to do so.
Unless the parties provide for it, there is no central clearing or guaranty
function in an OTC option. As a result, if the Counterparty fails to make or
take delivery of the security, currency or other instrument underlying an OTC
option it has entered into with the Fund or fails to make a cash settlement
payment due in accordance with the terms of that option, the Fund will lose any
premium it paid for the option as well as any anticipated benefit of the
transaction. Accordingly, the Adviser must assess the creditworthiness of each
such Counterparty or any guarantor or credit enhancement of the Counterparty's
credit to determine the likelihood that the terms of the OTC option will be
satisfied. The Fund will engage in OTC option transactions only with U.S.
government securities dealers recognized by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York
as "primary dealers" or broker/dealers, domestic or foreign banks or other
financial institutions which have received (or the guarantors of the obligation
of which have received) a short-term credit rating of A-1 from S&P or P-1 from
Moody's or an equivalent rating from any nationally recognized statistical
rating organization ("NRSRO") or, in the case of OTC currency transactions, are
determined to be of equivalent credit quality by the Adviser. The staff of the
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SEC currently takes the position that OTC options purchased by the Fund, and
portfolio securities "covering" the amount of the Fund's obligation pursuant to
an OTC option sold by it (the cost of the sell-back plus the in-the-money
amount, if any) are illiquid, and are subject to the Fund's limitation on
investing no more than 10% of its assets in illiquid securities.
If the Fund sells a call option, the premium that it receives may serve as
a partial hedge, to the extent of the option premium, against a decrease in the
value of the underlying securities or instruments in its portfolio or will
increase the Fund's income. The sale of put options can also provide income.
The Fund may purchase and sell call options on securities including U.S.
Treasury and agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, corporate debt
securities, equity securities (including convertible securities) and Eurodollar
instruments that are traded on U.S. and foreign securities exchanges and in the
over-the-counter markets, and on securities indices, currencies and futures
contracts. All calls sold by the Fund must be "covered" (i.e., the Fund must own
the securities or futures contract subject to the call) or must meet the asset
segregation requirements described below as long as the call is outstanding.
Even though the Fund will receive the option premium to help protect it against
loss, a call sold by the Fund exposes the Fund during the term of the option to
possible loss of opportunity to realize appreciation in the market price of the
underlying security or instrument and may require the Fund to hold a security or
instrument which it might otherwise have sold.
The Fund may purchase and sell put options on securities including U.S.
Treasury and agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, foreign sovereign
debt, corporate debt securities, equity securities (including convertible
securities) and Eurodollar instruments (whether or not it holds the above
securities in its portfolio), and on securities indices, currencies and futures
contracts other than futures on individual corporate debt and individual equity
securities. The Fund will not sell put options if, as a result, more than 50% of
the Fund's assets would be required to be segregated to cover its potential
obligations under such put options other than those with respect to futures and
options thereon. In selling put options, there is a risk that the Fund may be
required to buy the underlying security at a disadvantageous price above the
market price.
General Characteristics of Futures. The Fund may enter into financial futures
contracts or purchase or sell put and call options on such futures as a hedge
against anticipated interest rate, currency or equity market changes, for
duration management and for risk management purposes. Futures are generally
bought and sold on the commodities exchanges where they are listed with payment
of initial and variation margin as described below. The sale of a futures
contract creates a firm obligation by the Fund, as seller, to deliver to the
buyer the specific type of financial instrument called for in the contract at a
specific future time for a specified price (or, with respect to index futures
and Eurodollar instruments, the net cash amount). Options on futures contracts
are similar to options on securities except that an option on a futures contract
gives the purchaser the right in return for the premium paid to assume a
position in a futures contract and obligates the seller to deliver such
position.
The Fund's use of financial futures and options thereon will in all cases
be consistent with applicable regulatory requirements and in particular the
rules and regulations of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and will be
entered into only for bona fide hedging, risk management (including duration
management) or other portfolio management purposes. Typically, maintaining a
futures contract or selling an option thereon requires the Fund to deposit with
a financial intermediary as security for its obligations an amount of cash or
other specified assets (initial margin) which initially is typically 1% to 10%
of the face amount of the contract (but may be higher in some circumstances).
Additional cash or assets (variation margin) may be required to be deposited
thereafter on a daily basis as the mark to market value of the contract
fluctuates. The purchase of an option on financial futures involves payment of a
premium for the option without any further obligation on the part of the Fund.
If the Fund exercises an option on a futures contract it will be obligated to
post initial margin (and potential subsequent variation margin) for the
resulting futures position just as it would for any position. Futures contracts
and options thereon are generally settled by entering into an offsetting
transaction but there can be no assurance that the position can be offset prior
to settlement at an advantageous price, nor that delivery will occur.
The Fund will not enter into a futures contract or related option (except
for closing transactions) if, immediately thereafter, the sum of the amount of
its initial margin and premiums on open futures contracts and options thereon
would exceed 5% of the Fund's total assets (taken at current value); however, in
the case of an option that is in-the-money at the time of the purchase, the
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in-the-money amount may be excluded in calculating the 5% limitation. The
segregation requirements with respect to futures contracts and options thereon
are described below.
Options on Securities Indices and Other Financial Indices. The Fund also may
purchase and sell call and put options on securities indices and other financial
indices and in so doing can achieve many of the same objectives it would achieve
through the sale or purchase of options on individual securities or other
instruments. Options on securities indices and other financial indices are
similar to options on a security or other instrument except that, rather than
settling by physical delivery of the underlying instrument, they settle by cash
settlement, i.e., an option on an index gives the holder the right to receive,
upon exercise of the option, an amount of cash if the closing level of the index
upon which the option is based exceeds, in the case of a call, or is less than,
in the case of a put, the exercise price of the option (except if, in the case
of an OTC option, physical delivery is specified). This amount of cash is equal
to the excess of the closing price of the index over the exercise price of the
option, which also may be multiplied by a formula value. The seller of the
option is obligated, in return for the premium received, to make delivery of
this amount. The gain or loss on an option on an index depends on price
movements in the instruments making up the market, market segment, industry or
other composite on which the underlying index is based, rather than price
movements in individual securities, as is the case with respect to options on
securities.
Currency Transactions. The Fund may engage in currency transactions with
Counterparties in order to hedge the value of portfolio holdings denominated in
particular currencies against fluctuations in relative value. Currency
transactions include forward currency contracts, exchange listed currency
futures, exchange listed and OTC options on currencies, and currency swaps. A
forward currency contract involves a privately negotiated obligation to purchase
or sell (with delivery generally required) a specific currency at a future date,
which may be any fixed number of days from the date of the contract agreed upon
by the parties, at a price set at the time of the contract. A currency swap is
an agreement to exchange cash flows based on the notional difference among two
or more currencies and operates similarly to an interest rate swap, which is
described below. The Fund may enter into currency transactions with
Counterparties which have received (or the guarantors of the obligations which
have received) a credit rating of A-1 or P-1 by S&P or Moody's, respectively, or
that have an equivalent rating from a NRSRO or are determined to be of
equivalent credit quality by the Adviser.
The Fund's dealings in forward currency contracts and other currency
transactions such as futures, options, options on futures and swaps will be
limited to hedging involving either specific transactions or portfolio
positions. Transaction hedging is entering into a currency transaction with
respect to specific assets or liabilities of the Fund, which will generally
arise in connection with the purchase or sale of its portfolio securities or the
receipt of income therefrom. Position hedging is entering into a currency
transaction with respect to portfolio security positions denominated or
generally quoted in that currency.
The Fund will not enter into a transaction to hedge currency exposure to an
extent greater, after netting all transactions intended wholly or partially to
offset other transactions, than the aggregate market value (at the time of
entering into the transaction) of the securities held in its portfolio that are
denominated or generally quoted in or currently convertible into such currency,
other than with respect to proxy hedging or cross hedging as described below.
The Fund may also cross-hedge currencies by entering into transactions to
purchase or sell one or more currencies that are expected to decline in value
relative to other currencies to which the Fund has or in which the Fund expects
to have portfolio exposure.
To reduce the effect of currency fluctuations on the value of existing or
anticipated holdings of portfolio securities, the Fund may also engage in proxy
hedging. Proxy hedging is often used when the currency to which the Fund's
portfolio is exposed is difficult to hedge or to hedge against the dollar. Proxy
hedging entails entering into a commitment or option to sell a currency whose
changes in value are generally considered to be correlated to a currency or
currencies in which some or all of the Fund's portfolio securities are or are
expected to be denominated, in exchange for U.S. dollars. The amount of the
commitment or option would not exceed the value of the Fund's securities
denominated in correlated currencies. For example, if the Adviser considers that
the Austrian schilling is correlated to the German deutschemark (the "D-mark"),
the Fund holds securities denominated in schillings and the Adviser believes
that the value of schillings will decline against the U.S. dollar, the Adviser
may enter into a commitment or option to sell D-marks and buy dollars. Currency
hedging involves some of the same risks and considerations as other transactions
with similar instruments. Currency transactions can result in losses to the Fund
if the currency being hedged fluctuates in value to a degree or in a direction
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that is not anticipated. Further, there is the risk that the perceived
correlation between various currencies may not be present or may not be present
during the particular time that the Fund is engaging in proxy hedging. If the
Fund enters into a currency hedging transaction, the Fund will comply with the
asset segregation requirements described below.
Risks of Currency Transactions. Currency transactions are subject to risks
different from those of other portfolio transactions. Because currency control
is of great importance to the issuing governments and influences economic
planning and policy, purchases and sales of currency and related instruments can
be negatively affected by government exchange controls, blockages, and
manipulations or exchange restrictions imposed by governments. These can result
in losses to the Fund if it is unable to deliver or receive currency or funds in
settlement of obligations and could also cause hedges it has entered into to be
rendered useless, resulting in full currency exposure as well as incurring
transaction costs. Buyers and sellers of currency futures are subject to the
same risks that apply to the use of futures generally. Further, settlement of a
currency futures contract for the purchase of most currencies must occur at a
bank based in the issuing nation. Trading options on currency futures is
relatively new, and the ability to establish and close out positions on such
options is subject to the maintenance of a liquid market which may not always be
available. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate based on factors extrinsic to
that country's economy.
Combined Transactions. The Fund may enter into multiple transactions, including
multiple options transactions, multiple futures transactions, multiple currency
transactions (including forward currency contracts) and multiple interest rate
transactions and any combination of futures, options, currency and interest rate
transactions ("component" transactions), instead of a single Strategic
Transaction, as part of a single or combined strategy when, in the opinion of
the Adviser, it is in the best interests of the Fund to do so. A combined
transaction will usually contain elements of risk that are present in each of
its component transactions. Although combined transactions are normally entered
into based on the Adviser's judgment that the combined strategies will reduce
risk or otherwise more effectively achieve the desired portfolio management
goal, it is possible that the combination will instead increase such risks or
hinder achievement of the portfolio management objective.
Swaps, Caps, Floors and Collars. Among the Strategic Transactions into which the
Fund may enter are interest rate, currency and index swaps and the purchase or
sale of related caps, floors and collars. The Fund expects to enter into these
transactions primarily to preserve a return or spread on a particular investment
or portion of its portfolio, to protect against currency fluctuations, as a
duration management technique or to protect against any increase in the price of
securities the Fund anticipates purchasing at a later date. The Fund intends to
use these transactions as hedges and not as speculative investments and will not
sell interest rate caps or floors where it does not own securities or other
instruments providing the income stream the Fund may be obligated to pay.
Interest rate swaps involve the exchange by the Fund with another party of their
respective commitments to pay or receive interest, e.g., an exchange of floating
rate payments for fixed rate payments with respect to a notional amount of
principal. A currency swap is an agreement to exchange cash flows on a notional
amount of two or more currencies based on the relative value differential among
them and an index swap is an agreement to swap cash flows on a notional amount
based on changes in the values of the reference indices. The purchase of a cap
entitles the purchaser to receive payments on a notional principal amount from
the party selling such cap to the extent that a specified index exceeds a
predetermined interest rate or amount. The purchase of a floor entitles the
purchaser to receive payments on a notional principal amount from the party
selling such floor to the extent that a specified index falls below a
predetermined interest rate or amount. A collar is a combination of a cap and a
floor that preserves a certain return within a predetermined range of interest
rates or values.
The Fund will usually enter into swaps on a net basis, i.e., the two
payment streams are netted out in a cash settlement on the payment date or dates
specified in the instrument, with the Fund receiving or paying, as the case may
be, only the net amount of the two payments. Inasmuch as these swaps, caps,
floors and collars are entered into for good faith hedging purposes, the Adviser
and the Fund believe such obligations do not constitute senior securities under
the 1940 Act and, accordingly, will not treat them as being subject to its
borrowing restrictions. The Fund will not enter into any swap, cap, floor or
collar transaction unless, at the time of entering into such transaction, the
unsecured long-term debt of the Counterparty, combined with any credit
enhancements, is rated at least A by S&P or Moody's or has an equivalent rating
from a NRSRO or is determined to be of equivalent credit quality by the Adviser.
If there is a default by the Counterparty, the Fund may have contractual
remedies pursuant to the agreements related to the transaction. The swap market
has grown substantially in recent years with a large number of banks and
investment banking firms acting both as principals and as agents utilizing
standardized swap documentation. As a result, the swap market has become
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relatively liquid. Caps, floors and collars are more recent innovations for
which standardized documentation has not yet been fully developed and,
accordingly, they are less liquid than swaps.
Eurodollar Instruments. The Fund may make investments in Eurodollar instruments.
Eurodollar instruments are U.S. dollar-denominated futures contracts or options
thereon which are linked to the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"),
although foreign currency-denominated instruments are available from time to
time. Eurodollar futures contracts enable purchasers to obtain a fixed rate for
the lending of funds and sellers to obtain a fixed rate for borrowings. The Fund
might use Eurodollar futures contracts and options thereon to hedge against
changes in LIBOR, to which many interest rate swaps and fixed income instruments
are linked.
Risks of Strategic Transactions Outside the U.S. When conducted outside the
U.S., Strategic Transactions may not be regulated as rigorously as in the U.S.,
may not involve a clearing mechanism and related guarantees, and are subject to
the risk of governmental actions affecting trading in, or the prices of, foreign
securities, currencies and other instruments. The value of such positions also
could be adversely affected by: (i) other complex foreign political, legal and
economic factors, (ii) lesser availability than in the U.S. of data on which to
make trading decisions, (iii) delays in the Fund's ability to act upon economic
events occurring in foreign markets during non-business hours in the U.S., (iv)
the imposition of different exercise and settlement terms and procedures and
margin requirements than in the U.S., and (v) lower trading volume and
liquidity.
Use of Segregated and Other Special Accounts. Many Strategic Transactions, in
addition to other requirements, require that the Fund segregate liquid high
grade assets with its custodian to the extent Fund obligations are not otherwise
"covered" through ownership of the underlying security, financial instrument or
currency. In general, either the full amount of any obligation by the Fund to
pay or deliver securities or assets must be covered at all times by the
securities, instruments or currency required to be delivered, or, subject to any
regulatory restrictions, an amount of cash or liquid high grade securities at
least equal to the current amount of the obligation must be segregated with the
custodian. The segregated assets cannot be sold or transferred unless equivalent
assets are substituted in their place or it is no longer necessary to segregate
them. For example, a call option written by the Fund will require the Fund to
hold the securities subject to the call (or securities convertible into the
needed securities without additional consideration) or to segregate liquid
high-grade securities sufficient to purchase and deliver the securities if the
call is exercised. A call option sold by the Fund on an index will require the
Fund to own portfolio securities which correlate with the index or to segregate
liquid high grade assets equal to the excess of the index value over the
exercise price on a current basis. A put option written by the Fund requires the
Fund to segregate liquid, high grade assets equal to the exercise price.
Except when the Fund enters into a forward contract for the purchase or
sale of a security denominated in a particular currency, which requires no
segregation, a currency contract which obligates the Fund to buy or sell
currency will generally require the Fund to hold an amount of that currency or
liquid securities denominated in that currency equal to the Fund's obligations
or to segregate liquid high grade assets equal to the amount of the Fund's
obligation.
OTC options entered into by the Fund, including those on securities,
currency, financial instruments or indices and OCC issued and exchange listed
index options, will generally provide for cash settlement. As a result, when the
Fund sells these instruments it will only segregate an amount of assets equal to
its accrued net obligations, as there is no requirement for payment or delivery
of amounts in excess of the net amount. These amounts will equal 100% of the
exercise price in the case of a non cash-settled put, the same as an OCC
guaranteed listed option sold by the Fund, or the in-the-money amount plus any
sell-back formula amount in the case of a cash-settled put or call. In addition,
when the Fund sells a call option on an index at a time when the in-the-money
amount exceeds the exercise price, the Fund will segregate, until the option
expires or is closed out, cash or cash equivalents equal in value to such
excess. OCC issued and exchange listed options sold by the Fund other than those
above generally settle with physical delivery, or with an election of either
physical delivery or cash settlement and the Fund will segregate an amount of
assets equal to the full value of the option. OTC options settling with physical
delivery, or with an election of either physical delivery or cash settlement
will be treated the same as other options settling with physical delivery.
In the case of a futures contract or an option thereon, the Fund must
deposit initial margin and possible daily variation margin in addition to
segregating assets sufficient to meet its obligation to purchase or provide
securities or currencies, or to pay the amount owed at the expiration of an
index-based futures contract. Such assets may consist of cash, cash equivalents,
liquid debt or equity securities or other acceptable assets.
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With respect to swaps, the Fund will accrue the net amount of the excess,
if any, of its obligations over its entitlements with respect to each swap on a
daily basis and will segregate an amount of cash or liquid high grade securities
having a value equal to the accrued excess. Caps, floors and collars require
segregation of assets with a value equal to the Fund's net obligation, if any.
Strategic Transactions may be covered by other means when consistent with
applicable regulatory policies. The Fund may also enter into offsetting
transactions so that its combined position, coupled with any segregated assets,
equals its net outstanding obligation in related options and Strategic
Transactions. For example, the Fund could purchase a put option if the strike
price of that option is the same or higher than the strike price of a put option
sold by the Fund. Moreover, instead of segregating assets if the Fund held a
futures or forward contract, it could purchase a put option on the same futures
or forward contract with a strike price as high or higher than the price of the
contract held. Other Strategic Transactions may also be offset in combinations.
If the offsetting transaction terminates at the time of or after the primary
transaction no segregation is required, but if it terminates prior to such time,
assets equal to any remaining obligation would need to be segregated.
The Fund's activities involving Strategic Transactions may be limited by
the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code for qualification
as a regulated investment company. (See "TAXES.")
Investment Restrictions
Unless specified to the contrary, the following restrictions may not be
changed without the approval of a majority of the outstanding voting securities
of the Fund which, under the 1940 Act and the rules thereunder and as used in
this Statement of Additional Information, means the lesser of (1) 67% or more of
the voting securities present at such meeting, if the holders of more than 50%
of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund are present or represented by
proxy; or (2) more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund.
Any investment restrictions herein which involve a maximum percentage of
securities or assets shall not be considered to be violated unless an excess
over the percentage occurs immediately after and is caused by an acquisition or
encumbrance of securities or assets of, or borrowings by, the Fund.
As a matter of fundamental policy the Fund may not:
1. borrow money except as a temporary measure for extraordinary or
emergency purposes or except in connection with reverse repurchase
agreements provided that the Fund maintains asset coverage of 300% for
all borrowings;
2. purchase or sell real estate (except that the Fund may invest in (i)
securities of companies which deal in real estate or mortgages, and
(ii) securities secured by real estate or interests therein, and that
the Fund reserves freedom of action to hold and to sell real estate
acquired as a result of the Fund's ownership of securities); or
purchase or sell physical commodities or contracts relating to
physical commodities;
3. act as an underwriter of securities issued by others, except to the
extent that it may be deemed an underwriter in connection with the
disposition of portfolio securities of the Fund;
4. issue senior securities, except as appropriate to evidence
indebtedness which it is permitted to incur, and except for shares of
the separate classes or series of the Corporation; provided that
collateral arrangements with respect to currency-related contracts,
futures contracts, options or other permitted investments, including
deposits of initial and variation margin, are not considered to be the
issuance of senior securities for purposes of this restriction;
5. purchase any securities which would cause more than 25% of the market
value of its total assets at the time of such purchase to be invested
in the securities of one or more issuers having their principal
business activities in the same industry, provided that there is no
limitation with respect to investments in obligations issued or
guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities
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(for the purposes of this restriction, telephone companies are
considered to be in a separate industry from gas and electric public
utilities, wholly-owned finance companies are considered to be in the
same industry of their parents if their activities are primarily
related to financing the activities of their parents and each foreign
government, its agencies or instrumentalities as well as supranational
organizations as a group, are each considered to be a separate
industry);
6. make loans to other persons, except (a) loans of portfolio securities,
and (b) to the extent the entry into repurchase agreements, loan
assignments and loan participations and the purchase of debt
securities in accordance with its investment objective and investment
policies may be deemed to be loans.
As a matter of nonfundamental policy the Fund may not:
(a) purchase or retain securities of any open-end investment company, or
securities of closed-end investment companies except by purchase in
the open market where no commission or profit to a sponsor or dealer
results from such purchases, or except when such purchase, though not
made in the open market, is part of a plan of merger, consolidation,
reorganization or acquisition of assets; in any event the Fund may not
purchase more than 3% of the outstanding voting securities of another
investment company, may not invest more than 5% of its total assets in
another investment company, and may not invest more than 10% of its
total assets in other investment companies;
(b) pledge, mortgage or hypothecate its assets in excess, together with
permitted borrowings, of 1/3 of its total assets;
(c) purchase or retain securities of an issuer any of whose officers,
directors, trustees or security holders is an officer, director or
trustee of the Fund or a member, officer, director or trustee of the
investment adviser of the Fund if one or more of such individuals owns
beneficially more than one-half of one percent (1/2%) of the
outstanding shares or securities or both (taken at market value) of
such issuer and such individuals owning more than one-half of one
percent (1/2%) of such shares or securities together own beneficially
more than 5% of such shares or securities or both;
(d) invest more than 15% of its net assets in securities which are not
readily marketable, the disposition of which is restricted under
Federal securities laws, or in repurchase agreements not terminable
within 7 days, and the Fund will not invest more than 10% of its total
assets in restricted securities;
(e) purchase securities of any issuer with a record of less than three
years continuous operations, including predecessors, and in equity
securities which are not readily marketable except U.S. Government
securities, securities of such issuers which are rated by at least one
nationally recognized statistical rating organization, municipal
obligations and obligations issued or guaranteed by any foreign
government or its agencies or instrumentalities, if such purchase
would cause the investments of the Fund in all such issuers to exceed
5% of the total assets of the Fund taken at market value;
(f) buy options on securities or financial instruments, unless the
aggregate premiums paid on all such options held by the Fund at any
time do not exceed 20% of its net assets; or sell put options on
securities if, as a result, the aggregate value of the obligations
underlying such put options would exceed 50% of the Fund's net assets;
(g) enter into futures contracts or purchase options thereon unless
immediately after the purchase, the value of the aggregate initial
margin with respect to all futures contracts entered into on behalf of
the Fund and the premiums paid for options on futures contracts does
not exceed 5% of the Fund's total assets provided that in the case of
an option that is in-the-money at the time of purchase, the
in-the-money amount may be excluded in computing the 5% limit;
(h) invest in oil, gas or other mineral leases, or exploration or
development programs (although it may invest in issuers which own or
invest in such interests);
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(i) purchase or sell real estate limited partnership interests;
(j) make securities loans if the value of such securities loaned exceeds
30% of the value of the Fund's total assets at the time any loan is
made; all loans of portfolio securities will be fully collateralized
and marked to market daily. Each Fund has no current intention of
making loans of portfolio securities that would amount to greater than
5% of its total assets;
(k) borrow money in excess of 5% of its total assets (taken at market
value), except for temporary or emergency purposes, or borrow other
than from banks; however, in the case of reverse repurchase
agreements, the Fund may invest in such agreements with other than
banks subject to total asset coverage of 300% for such agreements and
all borrowing;
The foregoing restrictions with respect to repurchase agreements shall be
construed to be for repurchase agreements entered into for the investment of
available cash consistent with the Fund's repurchase agreement procedures, not
repurchase commitments entered into for general investment purposes.
PURCHASES
(See "Purchases" and "Transaction information" in the Fund's prospectus)
Additional Information About Opening An Account
Clients having a regular investment counsel account with the Adviser or its
affiliates and members of their immediate families, officers and employees of
the Adviser or of any affiliated organization and their immediate families,
members of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. ("NASD") and
banks may, if they prefer, subscribe initially for at least $1,000 of Fund
shares through Scudder Investor Services, Inc. (the "Distributor") by letter,
fax or telephone.
Shareholders of other Scudder funds who have submitted an account
application and have a certified taxpayer identification number, clients having
a regular investment counsel account with the Adviser or its affiliates and
members of their immediate families, officers and employees of the Adviser or of
any affiliated organization and their immediate families, members of the NASD
and banks may open an account by wire. These investors must call 1-800-225-5163
to get an account number. During the call, the investor will be asked to
indicate the Fund name, amount to be wired ($1,000 minimum), name of bank or
trust company from which the wire will be sent, the exact registration of the
new account, the taxpayer identification or Social Security number, address and
telephone number. The investor must then call the bank to arrange a wire
transfer to The Scudder Funds, State Street Bank and Trust Company, Boston, MA
02110, ABA Number 011000028, Account Number: 9903-5552. The investor must give
the Scudder fund name, account name and new account number. Finally, the
investor must send the completed and signed application to the Fund promptly.
The minimum initial purchase amount is less than $1,000 under certain
special plan accounts.
Additional Information About Making Subsequent Investments
Subsequent purchase orders for $10,000 or more, and for an amount not
greater than four times the value of the shareholder's account, may be placed by
telephone, fax, etc. by established shareholders (except by Scudder Individual
Retirement Account (IRA), Scudder Horizon Plan, Scudder Profit Sharing and Money
Purchase Pension Plans, Scudder 401(k) and Scudder 403(b) Plan holders), members
of NASD, and banks. Orders placed in this manner may be directed to any office
of the Distributor listed in the Fund's prospectus. A confirmation of the
purchase will be mailed out promptly following receipt of a request to buy.
Federal regulations require that payment be received within three business days.
If payment is not received within that time, the order is subject to
cancellation. In the event of such cancellation or cancellation at the
purchaser's request, the purchaser will be responsible for any loss incurred by
the Fund or the principal underwriter by reason of such cancellation. If the
purchaser is a shareholder, the Trust shall have the authority, as agent of the
shareholder, to redeem shares in the account in order to reimburse the Fund or
the principal underwriter for the loss incurred. Net losses on such transactions
which are not recovered from the purchaser will be absorbed by the principal
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underwriter. Any net profit on the liquidation of unpaid shares will accrue to
the Fund.
Additional Information About Making Subsequent Investments by AutoBuy
Shareholders, whose predesignated bank account of record is a Member of the
Automated Clearing House Network (ACH) and have elected to participate in the
AutoBuy program, may purchase shares of the Fund by telephone. Through this
service shareholders may purchase up to $250,000 but not less than $250. To
purchase shares by AutoBuy, shareholders should call before 4 p.m. eastern time.
Proceeds in the amount of your purchase will be transferred from your bank
checking account in two or three business days following your call. Shares will
be purchased at the net asset value per share calculated at the close of trading
on the business day following your call. AutoBuy requests after 4 p.m. eastern
time will begin their processing the following business day. If you purchase
shares by AutoBuy and redeem them within seven days of the purchase, the Fund
may hold the redemption proceeds for a period of up to seven business days. If
you purchase shares and there are insufficient funds in your bank account the
purchase will be canceled and you will be subject to any losses or fees incurred
in the transaction. Auto Buy transactions are not available for Scudder IRA
accounts and most other retirement plan accounts.
In order to request purchases by AutoBuy, shareholders must have completed
and returned to the Transfer Agent the application, including the designation of
a bank account from which the purchase payment will be debited. New investors
wishing to establish AutoBuy may so indicate on the application. Existing
shareholders who wish to add AutoBuy to their account may do so by completing an
AutoBuy Enrollment Form. After sending in an enrollment form shareholders should
allow for 15 days for this service to be available.
The Fund employs procedures, including recording telephone calls, testing a
caller's identity, and sending written confirmation of telephone transactions,
designed to give reasonable assurance that instructions communicated by
telephone are genuine. and to discourage fraud. To the extent that the Fund does
not follow such procedures, it may be liable for losses due to unauthorized or
fraudulent telephone instructions. The Fund will not be liable for acting upon
instructions communicated by telephone that it reasonably believes to be
genuine.
Checks
A certified check is not necessary, but checks are only accepted subject to
collection at full face value in U.S. funds and must be drawn on, or payable
through, a U.S. bank.
If shares of the Fund are purchased by a check which proves to be
uncollectible, the Fund reserves the right to cancel the purchase immediately
and the purchaser will be responsible for any loss incurred by the Fund or the
principal underwriter by reason of such cancellation. If the purchaser is a
shareholder, the Fund will have the authority, as agent of the shareholder, to
redeem shares in the account in order to reimburse the Fund or the principal
underwriter for the loss incurred. Investors whose orders have been canceled may
be prohibited from, or restricted in, placing future orders in any of the
Scudder funds.
Wire Transfer of Federal Funds
To obtain the net asset value determined as of the close of regular trading
on a selected day, your bank must forward federal funds by wire transfer and
provide the required account information so as to be available to the Fund prior
to the close of regular trading on the Exchange (normally 4 p.m. eastern time).
The bank sending an investor's federal funds by bank wire may charge for
the service. Presently the Distributor pays a fee for receipt by the Custodian
of "wired funds," but the right to charge investors for this service is
reserved.
Boston banks are closed on certain holidays although the Exchange may be
open. These holidays include Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (the 3rd Monday in
January), Columbus Day (the 2nd Monday in October) and Veterans Day (November
11). Investors are not able to purchase shares by wiring federal funds on such
holidays because the Custodian is not open to receive such federal funds on
behalf of the Fund.
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Share Price
Purchases will be filled without sales charge at the net asset value next
computed after receipt of the application in good order. Net asset value
normally will be computed as of the close of regular trading on the Exchange on
each day during which the Exchange is open for trading. Orders received after
the close of regular trading on the Exchange will receive the next day's net
asset value. If the order has been placed by a member of the NASD, other than
the Distributor, it is the responsibility of that member broker, rather than the
Fund, to forward the purchase order to the Fund's transfer agent in Boston by
the close of regular trading on the Exchange.
Share Certificates
Due to the desire of the Fund's management to afford ease of redemption,
certificates will not be issued to indicate ownership in the Fund.
Other Information
If purchases or redemptions of Fund shares are arranged and settlement is
made at the investor's election through a member of the NASD other than the
Distributor, that member may, at its discretion, charge a fee for that service.
The Board of Trustees and the Distributor each have the right to limit the
amount of purchases by and to refuse to sell to any person, and each may suspend
or terminate the offering of shares of the Fund at any time.
The Tax Identification Number section of the application must be completed
when opening an account. Applications and purchase orders without a certified
tax identification number and certain other certified information (e.g., from
exempt organizations, certification of exempt status) will be returned to the
investor.
The Fund may issue shares of the Fund at net asset value in connection with
any merger or consolidation with, or acquisition of the assets of, any
investment company (or series thereof) or personal holding company, subject to
the requirements of the 1940 Act.
EXCHANGES AND REDEMPTIONS
(See "Exchanges and redemptions" and "Transaction information"
in the Fund's prospectus.)
Special Redemption and Exchange Information
In general, shares of the Fund may be exchanged or redeemed at net asset
value. However, shares of the Fund held for less than one year are redeemable at
a price equal to 99% of the then current net asset value per share. This 1%
discount, referred to in the prospectus and this statement of additional
information as a redemption fee, directly affects the amount a shareholder who
is subject to the discount receives upon exchange or redemption. It is intended
to encourage long-term investment in the Fund, to avoid transaction and other
expenses caused by early redemptions and to facilitate portfolio management. The
fee is not a deferred sales charge, is not a commission paid to the Adviser or
its subsidiaries, and does not benefit the Adviser in any way. The Fund reserves
the right to modify the terms of or terminate this fee at any time.
The redemption discount will not be applied to (a) a redemption of shares
of the Fund outstanding for one year or more, (b) shares purchased through
certain Scudder retirement plans, including 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans, 457
plans, Keogh accounts, and Profit Sharing and Money Purchase Pension Plans, (c)
a redemption of reinvestment shares (i.e., shares purchased through the
reinvestment of dividends or capital gains distributions paid by the Fund), or
(d) a redemption of shares by the Fund upon exercise of its right to liquidate
accounts (i) falling below the minimum account size by reason of shareholder
redemptions or (ii) when the shareholder has failed to provide tax
identification information. For this purpose and without regard to the shares
actually redeemed, shares will be treated as redeemed as follows: first,
reinvestment shares; second, purchased shares held one year or more; and third,
purchased shares held for less than one year. Finally, if a redeeming
shareholder acquires Fund shares through a transfer from another shareholder,
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applicability of the discount, if any, will be determined by reference to the
date the shares were originally purchased, and not from the date of transfer
between shareholders.
Exchanges
Exchanges are comprised of a redemption from one Scudder fund and a
purchase into another Scudder fund. The purchase side of the exchange may be
either an additional investment into an existing account or may involve opening
a new account in another fund. When an exchange involves a new account, the new
account will be established with the same registration, tax identification
number, address, telephone redemption option, "Scudder Automated Information
Line" (SAIL) transaction authorization and dividend option as the existing
account. Other features will not carry over automatically to the new account.
Exchanges into a new fund account must be for a minimum of $1,000. When an
exchange represents an additional investment into an existing account, the
account receiving the exchange proceeds must have identical registration, tax
identification number, address, and account options/features as the account of
origin. Exchanges into an existing account must be for $100 or more. If the
account receiving the exchange proceeds is different in any respect, the
exchange request must be in writing and must contain an original signature
guarantee as described under "Transaction information--Redeeming
shares--Signature guarantees" in the Fund's prospectus.
Exchange orders received before the close of regular trading on the
Exchange on any business day ordinarily will be executed at the respective net
asset value determined on that day. Exchange orders received after the close of
regular trading on the Exchange will be executed on the following business day.
Investors may also request, at no extra charge, to have exchanges
automatically executed on a predetermined schedule from one Scudder Fund to an
existing account in another Scudder Fund at current net asset value through
Scudder's Automatic Exchange Program. Exchanges must be for a minimum of $50.
Shareholders may add this free feature over telephone or in writing. Automatic
Exchanges will continue until the shareholder requests by telephone or in
writing to have the feature removed, or until the originating account is
depleted. The Trust and the Transfer Agent each reserves the right to suspend or
terminate the privilege of the Automatic Exchange Program at any time.
There is no charge to the shareholder for any exchange described above.
However, shares that are exchanged may be subject to the Fund's 1% redemption
fee. (See "Special Redemption and Exchange Information." An exchange into
another Scudder fund is a redemption of shares, and therefore may result in tax
consequences (gain or loss) to the shareholder, and the proceeds of such an
exchange may be subject to backup withholding. (See "TAXES.")
Investors currently receive the exchange privilege, including exchange by
telephone, automatically without having to elect it. The Trust employs
procedures, including recording telephone calls, testing a caller's identity,
and sending written confirmation of telephone transactions, designed to give
reasonable assurance that instructions communicated by telephone are genuine,
and to discourage fraud. To the extent that the Trust does not follow such
procedures, it may be liable for losses due to unauthorized or fraudulent
telephone instructions. The Trust will not be liable for acting upon
instructions communicated by telephone that it reasonably believes to be
genuine. The Trust, the Fund and the Transfer Agent each reserves the right to
suspend or terminate the privilege of exchanging by telephone or fax at any
time.
The Scudder funds into which investors may make an exchange are listed
under "THE SCUDDER FAMILY OF FUNDS" herein. Before making an exchange,
shareholders should obtain a prospectus of the Scudder fund into which the
exchange is being contemplated from the Distributor.
Scudder retirement plans may have different exchange requirements. Please
refer to appropriate plan literature.
Redemption by Telephone
Shareholders currently receive the right, automatically without having to
elect it, to redeem by telephone up to $50,000 and have the proceeds mailed to
their address of record. Shareholders may also request by telephone to have the
proceeds mailed or wired to their predesignated bank account. In order to
request wire redemptions by telephone, shareholders must have completed and
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returned to the Transfer Agent the application, including the designation of a
bank account to which the redemption proceeds are to be sent.
(a) NEW INVESTORS wishing to establish the telephone redemption privilege
must complete the appropriate section on the application.
(b) EXISTING SHAREHOLDERS (except those who are Scudder IRA, Scudder
pension and profit-sharing, Scudder 401(k) and Scudder 403(b)
Planholders) who wish to establish telephone redemption to a
predesignated bank account or who want to change the bank account
previously designated to receive redemption proceeds should either
return a Telephone Redemption Option Form (available upon request), or
send a letter identifying the account and specifying the exact
information to be changed. The letter must be signed exactly as the
shareholder's name(s) appears on the account. An original signature
and an original signature guarantee are required for each person in
whose name the account is registered.
If a request for a redemption to a shareholder's bank account is made by
telephone or fax, payment will be made by Federal Reserve bank wire to the bank
account designated on the application, unless a request is made that the
redemption be mailed to the designated bank account. There will be a $5 charge
for all wire redemptions.
Note: Investors designating a savings bank to receive their telephone
redemption proceeds are advised that if the savings bank is not a
participant in the Federal Reserve System, redemption proceeds must be
wired through a commercial bank which is a correspondent of the
savings bank. As this may delay receipt by the shareholder's account,
it is suggested that investors wishing to use a savings bank discuss
wire procedures with their bank and submit any special wire transfer
information with the telephone redemption authorization. If
appropriate wire information is not supplied, redemption proceeds will
be mailed to the designated bank.
The Trust employs procedures, including recording telephone calls, testing
a caller's identity, and sending written confirmation of telephone transactions,
designed to give reasonable assurance that instructions communicated by
telephone are genuine, and to discourage fraud. To the extent that the Trust
does not follow such procedures, it may be liable for losses due to unauthorized
or fraudulent telephone instructions. The Trust will not be liable for acting
upon instructions communicated by telephone that it reasonably believes to be
genuine.
Redemption requests by telephone (technically a repurchase by agreement
between a Fund and the shareholder) of shares purchased by check will not be
accepted until the purchase check has cleared which may take up to seven
business days.
Redemption by AutoSell
Shareholders, whose predesignated bank account of record is a member of the
Automated Clearing House Network (ACH) and have elected to participate in the
AutoSell program may sell shares of the Fund by telephone. To sell shares by
AutoSell, shareholders should call before 4 p.m. eastern time. Redemptions must
be for at least $250. Proceeds in the amount of your redemption will be
transferred to your bank checking account in two or three business days
following your call. Shares will be redeemed at the net asset value per share
calculated at the close of trading on the day of your call. AutoBuy requests
after 4 p.m. eastern time will begin their processing the following business
day. AutoSell transactions are not available for Scudder IRA accounts and most
other retirement plan accounts.
In order to request redemptions by AutoSell, shareholders must have
completed and returned to the Transfer Agent the application, including the
designation of a bank account from which the purchase payment will be debited.
New investors wishing to establish AutoSell may so indicate on the application.
Existing shareholders who wish to add AutoSell to their account may do so by
completing an AutoSell Enrollment Form. After sending in an enrollment form,
shareholders should allow for 15 days for this service to be available.
The Fund employs procedures, including recording telephone calls, testing a
caller's identity, and sending written confirmation of telephone transactions,
designed to give reasonable assurance that instructions communicated by
telephone are genuine, and to discourage fraud. To the extent that the Fund does
not follow such procedures, it may be liable for losses due to unauthorized or
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fraudulent telephone instructions. The Fund will not be liable for acting upon
instructions communicated by telephone that it reasonably believes to be
genuine.
Redemption by Mail or Fax
In order to ensure proper authorization before redeeming shares, the
Transfer Agent may request additional documents such as, but not restricted to,
stock powers, trust instruments, certificates of death, appointments as
executor, certificates of corporate authority and waivers of tax (required in
some states when settling estates).
It is suggested that shareholders holding shares registered in other than
individual names contact the Transfer Agent prior to redemptions to ensure that
all necessary documents accompany the request. When shares are held in the name
of a corporation, trust, fiduciary agent, attorney or partnership, the Transfer
Agent requires, in addition to the stock power, certified evidence of authority
to sign. These procedures are for the protection of shareholders and should be
followed to ensure prompt payment. Redemption requests must not be conditional
as to date or price of the redemption. Proceeds of a redemption will be sent
within five business days after receipt by the Transfer Agent of a request for
redemption that complies with the above requirements. Delays of more than seven
days of payment for shares tendered for redemption may result, but only until
the purchase check has cleared.
The requirements for IRA redemptions are different from those for regular
accounts. For more information please call 1-800-225-5163.
Redemption-In-Kind
The Trust reserves the right, if conditions exist which make cash payments
undesirable, to honor any request for redemption or repurchase order by making
payment in whole or in part in readily marketable securities chosen by the Trust
and valued as they are for purposes of computing the Fund's net asset value (a
redemption-in-kind). If payment is made in securities, a shareholder may incur
transaction expenses in converting these securities into cash. The Trust has
elected, however, to be governed by Rule 18f-1 under the 1940 Act as a result of
which the Trust is obligated to redeem shares, with respect to any one
shareholder during any 90 day period, solely in cash up to the lesser of
$250,000 or 1% of the net asset value of the Fund at the beginning of the
period.
Other Information
If a shareholder redeems all shares in the account after the record date of
a dividend, the shareholder will receive in addition to the net asset value
thereof, all declared but unpaid dividends thereon. The value of shares redeemed
or repurchased may be more or less than the shareholder's cost depending on the
net asset value at the time of redemption or repurchase. A wire charge may be
applicable for redemption proceeds wired to an investor's bank account.
Redemption of shares, including an exchange into another Scudder fund, may
result in tax consequences (gain or loss) to the shareholder and the proceeds of
such redemptions may be subject to backup withholding. (See "TAXES.")
Shareholders who wish to redeem shares from Special Plan Accounts should
contact the employer, trustee or custodian of the Plan for the requirements.
The determination of net asset value may be suspended at times and a
shareholder's right to redeem shares and to receive payment may be suspended at
times during which (a) the Exchange is closed, other than customary weekend and
holiday closings, (b) trading on the Exchange is restricted for any reason, (c)
an emergency exists as a result of which disposal by the Fund of securities
owned by it is not reasonably practicable or it is not reasonably practicable
for the Fund fairly to determine the value of its net assets, or (d) a
governmental body having jurisdiction over the Fund may by order permit such a
suspension for the protection of the Fund's shareholders; provided that
applicable rules and regulations of the SEC (or any succeeding governmental
authority) shall govern as to whether the conditions prescribed in (b), (c) or
(d) exist.
If transactions at any time reduce a shareholder's account balance in the
Fund to below $1,000 in value, the Fund may notify the shareholder that, unless
the account balance is brought up to at least $1,000, the Fund will redeem all
shares and close the account by making payment to the shareholder. The
shareholder has sixty days to bring the account balance up to $1,000 before any
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action will be taken by the Fund. (This policy applies to accounts of new
shareholders, but does not apply to certain Special Plan Accounts.) The Trustees
have the authority to change the minimum account size.
FEATURES AND SERVICES OFFERED BY THE FUND
(See "Shareholder benefits" in the Fund's prospectus.)
The Pure No-Load(TM) Concept
Investors are encouraged to be aware of the full ramifications of mutual
fund fee structures, and of how Scudder distinguishes its funds from the vast
majority of mutual funds available today. The primary distinction is between
load and no-load funds.
Load funds generally are defined as mutual funds that charge a fee for the
sale and distribution of fund shares. There are three types of loads: front-end
loads, back-end loads, and asset-based 12b-1 fees. 12b-1 fees are
distribution-related fees charged against fund assets and are distinct from
service fees, which are charged for personal services and/or maintenance of
shareholder accounts. Asset-based sales charges and service fees are typically
paid pursuant to distribution plans adopted under 12b-1 under the 1940 Act.
A front-end load is a sales charge, which can be as high as 8.50% of the
amount invested. A back-end load is a contingent deferred sales charge, which
can be as high as 8.50% of either the amount invested or redeemed. The maximum
front-end or back-end load varies, and depends upon whether or not a fund also
charges a 12b-1 fee and/or a service fee or offers investors various
sales-related services such as dividend reinvestment. The maximum charge for a
12b-1 fee is 0.75% of a fund's average annual net assets, and the maximum charge
for a service fee is 0.25% of a fund's average annual net assets.
A no-load fund does not charge a front-end or back-end load, but can charge
a small 12b-1 fee and/or service fee against fund assets. Under the National
Association of Securities Dealers Rules of Fair Practice, a mutual fund can call
itself a "no-load" fund only if the 12b-1 fee and/or service fee does not exceed
0.25% of a fund's average annual net assets.
Because Scudder funds do not pay any asset-based sales charges or service
fees, Scudder developed and trademarked the phrase pure no-load(TM) to
distinguish Scudder funds from other no-load mutual funds. Scudder pioneered the
no-load concept when it created the nation's first no-load fund in 1928, and
later developed the nation's first family of no-load mutual funds.
The following chart shows the potential long-term advantage of investing
$10,000 in a Scudder pure no-load fund over investing the same amount in a load
fund that collects an 8.50% front-end load, a load fund that collects only a
0.75% 12b-1 and/or service fee, and a no-load fund charging only a 0.25% 12b-1
and/or service fee. The hypothetical figures in the chart show the value of an
account assuming a constant 10% rate of return over the time periods indicated
and reinvestment of dividends and distributions.
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Scudder No-Load Fund with
YEARS Pure No-Load(TM)Fund 8.50% Load Fund Load Fund with 0.75% 0.25% 12b-1 Fee
12b-1 Fee
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10 $ 25,937 $ 23,733 $ 24,222 $ 25,354
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15 41,772 38,222 37,698 40,371
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20 67,275 61,557 58,672 64,282
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Investors are encouraged to review the fee tables on page 2 of the Fund's
prospectus for more specific information about the rates at which management
fees and other expenses are assessed.
Dividends and Capital Gain Distribution Options
Investors have freedom to choose whether to receive cash or to reinvest any
dividends from net investment income or distributions from realized capital
gains in additional shares of the Fund. A change of instructions for the method
of payment must be received by the Transfer Agent at least five days prior to a
dividend record date. Shareholders may change their dividend option either by
calling 1-800-225-5163 or by sending written instructions to the Transfer Agent.
Please include your account number with your written request. See "How to
contact Scudder" in the Prospectus for the address.
Reinvestment is usually made at the closing net asset value determined on
the day following the record date. Investors may leave standing instructions
with the Transfer Agent designating their option for either reinvestment or cash
distribution of any income dividends or capital gains distributions. If no
election is made, dividends and distributions will be invested in additional
shares of the Fund.
Investors may also have dividends and distributions automatically deposited
in their predesignated bank account through Scudder's DistributionsDirect
Program. Shareholder who elect to participate in the DistributionsDirect
Program, and whose predesignated checking account of record is with a member
bank of the Automated Clearing House Network (ACH) can have income and capital
gain distributions automatically deposited to their personal bank account
usually within three business days after the Fund pays its distribution. A
DistributionsDirect request form can be obtained by calling 1-800-225-5163.
Confirmation statements will be mailed to shareholders as notification that
distributions have been deposited.
Investors choosing to participate in Scudder's Automatic Withdrawal Plan
must reinvest any dividends or capital gains. For most retirement plan accounts,
the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains is also required.
Diversification
Your investment represents an interest in a large, diversified portfolio of
securities. Diversification may protect you against the possible risks of
concentrating in fewer securities or in a specific market sector.
Scudder Funds Centers
Investors may visit any of the Funds Centers maintained by the Distributor.
The Centers are designed to provide individuals with services during any
business day. Investors may pick up literature or obtain assistance with opening
an account, adding monies or special options to existing accounts, making
exchanges within the Scudder Family of Funds, redeeming shares, or opening
retirement plans. Checks should not be mailed to the Centers but to "The Scudder
Funds" at the address listed under "How to Contact Scudder" in the Prospectus.
Reports to Shareholders
The Fund issues to its shareholders audited semiannual financial
statements, including a list of investments held and statements of assets and
liabilities, operations, changes in net assets and financial highlights. The
Fund presently intends to distribute to shareholders informal quarterly reports
during the intervening quarters, containing certain performance and investment
highlights of the Fund. Each distribution will be accompanied by a brief
explanation of the source of the distribution.
Transaction Summaries
Annual summaries of all transactions in each Fund account are available to
shareholders. The summaries may be obtained by calling 1-800-225-5163.
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THE SCUDDER FAMILY OF FUNDS
(See "Investment products and services" in the Fund's prospectus.)
The Scudder Family of Funds is America's first family of mutual funds and
the nation's oldest family of no-load mutual funds. To assist investors in
choosing a Scudder fund, descriptions of the Scudder funds' objectives follow.
Initial purchases in each Scudder fund must be at least $1,000 or $500 in the
case of IRAs. Subsequent purchases must be for $100 or more. Minimum investments
for special plan accounts may be lower.
MONEY MARKET
Scudder Cash Investment Trust ("SCIT") seeks to maintain the stability of
capital, and consistent therewith, to maintain the liquidity of capital and
to provide current income through investment in a supervised portfolio of
short-term debt securities. SCIT intends to seek to maintain a constant net
asset value of $1.00 per share, although in certain circumstances this may
not be possible.
Scudder U.S. Treasury Money Fund seeks to provide safety, liquidity and
stability of capital and consistent therewith to provide current income
through investment in a supervised portfolio of U.S. Government and U.S.
Government guaranteed obligations with maturities of not more than 762
calendar days. The Fund intends to seek to maintain a constant net asset
value of $1.00 per share, although in certain circumstances this may not be
possible.
INCOME
Scudder Emerging Markets Income Fund seeks to provide high current income
and, secondarily, long-term capital appreciation through investments
primarily in high-yielding debt securities issued in emerging markets.
Scudder Global Bond Fund seeks to provide total return with an emphasis on
current income by investing primarily in high-grade bonds denominated in
foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar. As a secondary objective, the Fund
will seek capital appreciation.
Scudder GNMA Fund seeks to provide investors with high current income from
a portfolio of high-quality GNMA securities.
Scudder High Yield Bond Fund seeks to provide a high level of current
income and, secondarily, capital appreciation through investment primarily
in below investment grade domestic debt securities.
Scudder Income Fund seeks to earn a high level of income consistent with
the prudent investment of capital through a flexible investment program
emphasizing high-grade bonds.
Scudder International Bond Fund seeks to provide income from a portfolio of
high-grade bonds denominated in foreign currencies. As a secondary
objective, the Fund seeks protection and possible enhancement of principal
value by actively managing currency, bond market and maturity exposure and
by security selection.
Scudder Short Term Bond Fund seeks to provide a higher and more stable
level of income than is normally provided by money market investments, and
more price stability than investments in intermediate- and long-term bonds.
Scudder Zero Coupon 2000 Fund seeks to provide as high an investment return
over a selected period as is consistent with the minimization of
reinvestment risks through investments primarily in zero coupon securities.
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TAX FREE MONEY MARKET
Scudder Tax Free Money Fund ("STFMF") is designed to provide investors with
income exempt from regular federal income tax while seeking stability of
principal. STFMF seeks to maintain a constant net asset value of $1.00 per
share, although in certain circumstances this may not be possible.
Scudder California Tax Free Money Fund* is designed to provide California
taxpayers income exempt from California state and regular federal income
taxes, and seeks stability of capital and the maintenance of a constant net
asset value of $1.00 per share, although in certain circumstances this may
not be possible.
Scudder New York Tax Free Money Fund* is designed to provide New York
taxpayers income exempt from New York state, New York City and regular
federal income taxes, and seeks stability of capital and the maintenance of
a constant net asset value of $1.00 per share, although in certain
circumstances this may not be possible.
TAX FREE
Scudder High Yield Tax Free Fund seeks to provide high income which is
exempt from regular federal income tax by investing in investment-grade
municipal securities.
Scudder Limited Term Tax Free Fund seeks to provide as high a level of
income exempt from regular federal income tax as is consistent with a high
degree of principal stability.
Scudder Managed Municipal Bonds seeks to provide income which is exempt
from regular federal income tax primarily through investments in long-term
municipal securities with an emphasis on high quality.
Scudder Medium Term Tax Free Fund seeks to provide a high level of income
free from regular federal income taxes and to limit principal fluctuation
by investing in high-grade municipal securities of intermediate maturities.
Scudder California Tax Free Fund* seeks to provide income exempt from both
California and regular federal income taxes through the professional and
efficient management of a portfolio consisting of California state,
municipal and local government obligations.
Scudder Massachusetts Limited Term Tax Free Fund* seeks to provide as high
a level of income exempt from Massachusetts personal and regular federal
income tax as is consistent with a high degree of principal stability.
Scudder Massachusetts Tax Free Fund* seeks to provide income exempt from
both Massachusetts and regular federal income taxes through the
professional and efficient management of a portfolio consisting of
Massachusetts state, municipal and local government obligations.
Scudder New York Tax Free Fund* seeks to provide income exempt from New
York state, New York City and regular federal income taxes through the
professional and efficient management of a portfolio consisting of
investments in New York state, municipal and local government obligations.
Scudder Ohio Tax Free Fund* seeks to provide income exempt from both Ohio
and regular federal income taxes through the professional and efficient
management of a portfolio consisting of Ohio state, municipal and local
government obligations.
Scudder Pennsylvania Tax Free Fund* seeks to provide income exempt from
both Pennsylvania and regular federal income taxes through a portfolio
consisting of Pennsylvania state, municipal and local government
obligations.
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* These funds are not available for sale in all states. For information,
contact Scudder Investor Services, Inc.
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GROWTH AND INCOME
Scudder Balanced Fund seeks to provide a balance of growth and income, as
well as long-term preservation of capital, from a diversified portfolio of
equity and fixed income securities.
Scudder Growth and Income Fund seeks to provide long-term growth of
capital, current income, and growth of income through a portfolio invested
primarily in common stocks and convertible securities by companies which
offer the prospect of growth of earnings while paying current dividends.
GROWTH
Scudder Capital Growth Fund seeks to maximize long-term growth of capital
through a broad and flexible investment program emphasizing common stocks.
Scudder Development Fund seeks to achieve long-term growth of capital
primarily through investments in marketable securities, principally common
stocks, of relatively small or little-known companies which in the opinion
of management have promise of expanding their size and profitability or of
gaining increased market recognition for their securities, or both.
Scudder Emerging Markets Growth Fund seeks to provide long-term growth of
capital primarily through equity investments in emerging markets around the
globe.
Scudder Global Discovery Fund seeks above-average capital appreciation over
the long term by investing primarily in the equity securities of small
companies located throughout the world.
Scudder Global Fund seeks long-term growth of capital primarily through a
diversified portfolio of marketable equity securities selected on a
worldwide basis. It may also invest in debt securities of U.S. and foreign
issuers. Income is an incidental consideration.
Scudder Gold Fund seeks maximum return (principal change and income)
consistent with investing in a portfolio of gold-related equity securities
and gold.
Scudder Greater Europe Growth Fund seeks long-term growth of capital
through investments primarily in the equity securities of European
companies.
Scudder International Fund seeks long-term growth of capital through
investment principally in a diversified portfolio of marketable equity
securities selected primarily to permit participation in non-U.S. companies
and economies with prospects for growth. It also invests in fixed-income
securities of foreign governments and companies, with a view toward total
investment return.
Scudder Latin America Fund seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation
through investment primarily in the securities of Latin American issuers.
Scudder Pacific Opportunities Fund seeks long-term growth of capital
through investment primarily in the equity securities of Pacific Basin
companies, excluding Japan.
Scudder Quality Growth Fund seeks to provide long-term growth of capital
through investment primarily in the equity securities of seasoned,
financially strong U.S. growth companies.
Scudder Small Company Value Fund invests for long-term growth of capital by
seeking out undervalued stocks of small U.S. companies.
Scudder Value Fund seeks long-term growth of capital through investment in
undervalued equity securities.
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The Japan Fund, Inc. seeks capital appreciation through investment in
Japanese securities, primarily in common stocks of Japanese companies.
The net asset values of most Scudder Funds can be found daily in the
"Mutual Funds" section of The Wall Street Journal under "Scudder Funds," and in
other leading newspapers throughout the country. Investors will notice the net
asset value and offering price are the same, reflecting the fact that no sales
commission or "load" is charged on the sale of shares of the Scudder Funds. The
latest seven-day yields for the money-market funds can be found every Monday and
Thursday in the "Money-Market Funds" section of The Wall Street Journal. This
information also may be obtained by calling the Scudder Automated Information
Line (SAIL) at 1-800-343-2890.
The Scudder Family of Funds offers many conveniences and services,
including: active professional investment management; broad and diversified
investment portfolios; pure no-load funds with no commissions to purchase or
redeem shares or Rule 12b-1 distribution fees; individual attention from a
service representative of Scudder Investor Relations; easy telephone exchanges
into other Scudder funds; shares redeemable at net asset value at any time.
SPECIAL PLAN ACCOUNTS
(See "Scudder tax-advantaged retirement plans," "Purchases--By Automatic
Investment Plan" and "Exchanges and redemptions--By Automatic
Withdrawal Plan" in the Fund's prospectus.)
Detailed information on any Scudder investment plan, including the
applicable charges, minimum investment requirements and disclosures made
pursuant to Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") requirements, may be obtained
by contacting Scudder Investor Services, Inc., Two International Place, Boston,
Massachusetts 02110-4103 or by calling toll free, 1-800-225-2470. It is
advisable for an investor considering the funding of the investment plans
described below to consult with an attorney or other investment or tax adviser
with respect to the suitability requirements and tax aspects thereof.
Shares of the Fund may also be a permitted investment under profit sharing
and pension plans and IRA's other than those offered by the Fund's distributor
depending on the provisions of the relevant plan or IRA.
None of the plans assures a profit or guarantees protection against
depreciation, especially in declining markets.
Scudder Retirement Plans: Profit-Sharing and Money Purchase
Pension Plans for Corporations and Self-Employed Individuals
Shares of the Fund may be purchased as the investment medium under a plan
in the form of a Scudder Profit-Sharing Plan (including a version of the Plan
which includes a cash-or-deferred feature) or a Scudder Money Purchase Pension
Plan (jointly referred to as the Scudder Retirement Plans) adopted by a
corporation, a self-employed individual or a group of self-employed individuals
(including sole proprietorships and partnerships), or other qualifying
organization. Each of these forms was approved by the IRS as a prototype. The
IRS's approval of an employer's plan under Section 401(a) of the Internal
Revenue Code will be greatly facilitated if it is in such approved form. Under
certain circumstances, the IRS will assume that a plan, adopted in this form,
after special notice to any employees, meets the requirements of Section 401(a)
of the Internal Revenue Code.
Scudder 401(k): Cash or Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan
for Corporations and Self-Employed Individuals
Shares of the Fund may be purchased as the investment medium under a plan
in the form of a Scudder 401(k) Plan adopted by a corporation, a self-employed
individual or a group of self-employed individuals (including sole proprietors
and partnerships), or other qualifying organization. This plan has been approved
as a prototype by the IRS.
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Scudder IRA: Individual Retirement Account
Shares of the Fund may be purchased as the underlying investment for an
Individual Retirement Account which meets the requirements of Section 408(a) of
the Internal Revenue Code.
A single individual who is not an active participant in an
employer-maintained retirement plan, a simplified employee pension plan, or a
tax-deferred annuity program (a "qualified plan"), and a married individual who
is not an active participant in a qualified plan and whose spouse is also not an
active participant in a qualified plan, are eligible to make tax deductible
contributions of up to $2,000 to an IRA prior to the year such individual
attains age 70 1/2. In addition, certain individuals who are active participants
in qualified plans (or who have spouses who are active participants) are also
eligible to make tax-deductible contributions to an IRA; the annual amount, if
any, of the contribution which such an individual will be eligible to deduct
will be determined by the amount of his, her, or their adjusted gross income for
the year. Whenever the adjusted gross income limitation prohibits an individual
from contributing what would otherwise be the maximum tax-deductible
contribution he or she could make, the individual will be eligible to contribute
the difference to an IRA in the form of nondeductible contributions.
An eligible individual may contribute as much as $2,000 of qualified income
(earned income or, under certain circumstances, alimony) to an IRA each year (up
to $2,250 for married couples if one spouse has earned income of no more than
$250). All income and capital gains derived from IRA investments are reinvested
and compound tax-deferred until distributed. Such tax-deferred compounding can
lead to substantial retirement savings.
The table below shows how much individuals would accumulate in a fully
tax-deductible IRA by age 65 (before any distributions) if they contribute
$2,000 at the beginning of each year, assuming average annual returns of 5, 10,
and 15%. (At withdrawal, accumulations in this table will be taxable.)
Value of IRA at Age 65
Assuming $2,000 Deductible Annual Contribution
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Starting
Age of Annual Rate of Return
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Contributions 5% 10% 15%
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25 $253,680 $973,704 $4,091,908
35 139,522 361,887 999,914
45 69,439 126,005 235,620
55 26,414 35,062 46,699
This next table shows how much individuals would accumulate in non-IRA
accounts by age 65 if they start with $2,000 in pretax earned income at the
beginning of each year (which is $1,380 after taxes are paid), assuming average
annual returns of 5, 10 and 15%. (At withdrawal, a portion of the accumulation
in this table will be taxable.)
Value of a Non-IRA Account at
Age 65 Assuming $1,380 Annual Contributions
(post tax, $2,000 pretax) and a 31% Tax Bracket
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Starting
Age of Annual Rate of Return
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Contributions 5% 10% 15%
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25 $119,318 $287,021 $741,431
35 73,094 136,868 267,697
45 40,166 59,821 90,764
55 16,709 20,286 24,681
Scudder 403(b) Plan
Shares of the Fund may also be purchased as the underlying investment for
tax sheltered annuity plans under the provisions of Section 403(b)(7) of the
Internal Revenue Code. In general, employees of tax-exempt organizations
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described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (such as hospitals,
churches, religious, scientific, or literary organizations and educational
institutions) or a public school system are eligible to participate in a 403(b)
plan.
Automatic Withdrawal Plan
Non-retirement plan shareholders may establish an Automatic Withdrawal Plan
to receive monthly, quarterly or periodic redemptions from his or her account
for any designated amount of $50 or more. Payments are mailed at the end of each
month. The check amounts may be based on the redemption of a fixed dollar
amount, fixed share amount, percent of account value or declining balance. The
Plan provides for income dividends and capital gains distributions, if any, to
be reinvested in additional shares. Shares are then liquidated as necessary to
provide for withdrawal payments. Since the withdrawals are in amounts selected
by the investor and have no relationship to yield or income, payments received
cannot be considered as yield or income on the investment and the resulting
liquidations may deplete or possibly extinguish the initial investment. Requests
for increases in withdrawal amounts or to change payee must be submitted in
writing, signed exactly as the account is registered and contain signature
guarantee(s) as described under "Transaction information--Redeeming
shares--Signature guarantees" in the Fund's prospectus. Any such requests must
be received by the Fund's transfer agent by the 15th of the month in which such
change is to take effect. An Automatic Withdrawal Plan may be terminated at any
time by the shareholder, the Trust or its agent on written notice, and will be
terminated when all shares of the Fund under the Plan have been liquidated or
upon receipt by the Trust of notice of death of the shareholder.
An Automatic Withdrawal Plan request form can be obtained by calling
1-800-225-5163.
Group or Salary Deduction Plan
An investor may join a Group or Salary Deduction Plan where satisfactory
arrangements have been made with Scudder Investor Services, Inc. for forwarding
regular investments through a single source. The minimum annual investment is
$240 per investor which may be made in monthly, quarterly, semiannual or annual
payments. The minimum monthly deposit per investor is $20. Except for trustees
or custodian fees for certain retirement plans, at present there is no separate
charge for maintaining group or salary deduction plans; however, the Trust, and
its agents reserve the right to establish a maintenance charge in the future
depending on the services required by the investor.
The Trust reserves the right, after notice has been given to the
shareholder, to redeem and close a shareholder's account in the event that the
shareholder ceases participating in the group plan prior to investment of $1,000
per individual or in the event of a redemption which occurs prior to the
accumulation of that amount or which reduces the account value to less than
$1,000 and the account value is not increased to $1,000 within a reasonable time
after notification. An investor in a plan who has not purchased shares for six
months shall be presumed to have stopped making payments under the plan.
Automatic Investment Plan
Shareholders may arrange to make periodic investments through automatic
deductions from checking accounts by completing the appropriate form and
providing the necessary documentation to establish this service. The minimum
investment is $50.
The Automatic Investment Plan involves an investment strategy called dollar
cost averaging. Dollar cost averaging is a method of investing whereby a
specific dollar amount is invested at regular intervals. By investing the same
dollar amount each period, when shares are priced low the investor will purchase
more shares than when the share price is higher. Over a period of time this
investment approach may allow the investor to reduce the average price of the
shares purchased. However, this investment approach does not assure a profit or
protect against loss. This type of regular investment program may be suitable
for various investment goals such as, but not limited to, college planning or
saving for a home.
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Uniform Transfers/Gifts to Minors Act
Grandparents, parents or other donors may set up custodian accounts for
minors. The minimum initial investment is $1,000 unless the donor agrees to
continue to make regular share purchases for the account through Scudder's
Automatic Investment Plan (AIP). In this case, the minimum initial investment is
$500.
The Trust reserves the right, after notice has been given to the
shareholder and custodian, to redeem and close a shareholder's account in the
event that regular investments to the account cease before the $1,000 minimum is
reached.
Scudder Trust Company
Annual service fees are paid by the Fund to Scudder Trust Company, an
affiliate of the Adviser, for certain retirement plan accounts and are included
in the fees paid to the Transfer Agent.
DIVIDENDS AND CAPITAL GAINS DISTRIBUTIONS
(See "Distribution and performance information--Dividends and
capital gains distributions" in the Fund's prospectus.)
The Fund intends to follow the practice of distributing substantially all
of its investment company taxable income, which includes any excess of net
realized short-term capital gains over net realized long-term capital losses.
The Fund may follow the practice of distributing the entire excess of net
realized long-term capital gains over net realized short-term capital losses.
However, the Fund may retain all or part of such gain for reinvestment, after
paying the related federal taxes for which shareholders may then be able to
claim a credit against their federal tax liability. If the Fund does not
distribute the amount of capital gains and/or ordinary income required to be
distributed by an excise tax provision of the Internal Revenue Code, the Fund
may be subject to that excise tax. In certain circumstances, the Fund may
determine that it is in the interest of shareholders to distribute less than the
required amount. (See "TAXES.")
The Fund intends to distribute investment company taxable income and any
net realized capital gains resulting from Fund investment activity in November
or December each year. Both types of distributions will be made in shares of the
Fund and confirmations will be mailed to each shareholder unless a shareholder
has elected to receive cash, in which case a check will be sent. Distributions
of investment company taxable income and net realized capital gains are taxable
(see "TAXES"), whether made in shares or cash. Additional distributions may be
made if necessary.
Both types of distributions will be made in shares of the Fund and
confirmation will be mailed to each shareholder unless a shareholder has elected
to receive cash, in which case a check will be sent.
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
(See "Distribution and performance information--Performance
information in the Fund's prospectus.)
From time to time, quotations of the Fund's performance may be included in
advertisements, sales literature or reports to shareholders or prospective
investors. These performance figures are calculated in the following manner:
Average Annual Total Return
Average Annual Total Return is the average annual compound rate of return
for periods of one year and the life of the Fund, all ended on the last day of a
recent calendar quarter. Average Annual Total Return quotations reflect changes
in the price of the Fund's shares and assume that all dividends and capital
gains distributions during the respective periods were reinvested in Fund
shares. Average Annual Total Return is calculated by finding the average annual
compound rates of return of a hypothetical investment over such periods
according to the following formula (Average Annual Total Return is then
expressed as a percentage):
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T = (ERV/P)^1/n - 1
Where:
P = a hypothetical initial investment of $1,000
T = Average Annual Total Return
n = number of years
ERV = ending redeemable value: ERV is the value,
at the end of the applicable period, of a
hypothetical $1,000 investment made at the
beginning of the applicableperiod.
Cumulative Total Return
Cumulative Total Return is the cumulative rate of return on a hypothetical
initial investment of $1,000 for a specified period. Cumulative Total Return
quotations reflect changes in the price of the Fund's shares and assume that all
dividends and capital gains distributions during the period were reinvested in
Fund shares. Cumulative Total Return is calculated by finding the cumulative
rates of return of a hypothetical investment over such periods, according to the
following formula (Cumulative Total Return is then expressed as a percentage):
C = (ERV/P) - 1
Where:
C = Cumulative Total Return
P = a hypothetical initial investment of $1,000
ERV = ending redeemable value: ERV is the value,
at the end of the applicable period, of a
hypothetical $1,000 investment made at the
beginning of the applicable period.
Total Return
Total Return is the rate of return on an investment for a specified period
of time calculated in the same manner as Cumulative Total Return.
Capital Change
Capital Change measures the return from invested capital including
reinvested capital gains distributions. Capital Change does not include the
reinvestment of income dividends.
SEC Yield
The Fund's yield is the net annualized yield based on a specified 30-day
(or one month) period assuming semiannual compounding of income. Yield is
calculated by dividing the net investment income per share earned during the
period by the maximum offering price per share on the last day of the period,
according to the following formula:
YIELD = 2[((a-b)/cd + 1)^6 - 1]
Where:
a = dividends and interest earned during the period,
including amortization of market premium or
accretion of market discount
b = expenses accrued for the period (net of
reimbursements)
c = the average daily number of shares outstanding
during the period that were entitled to receive
dividends
d = the maximum offering price per share on the last day
of the period
Calculation of a Fund's SEC yield does not take into account "Section 988
Transactions." (See "TAXES.")
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Quotations of the Fund's performance are historical and are not intended to
indicate future performance. An investor's shares when redeemed may be worth
more or less than their original cost. Performance of the Fund will vary based
on changes in market conditions and the level of the Fund's expenses.
Comparison of Fund Performance
A comparison of the quoted non-standard performance offered for various
investments is valid only if performance is calculated in the same manner. Since
there are different methods of calculating performance, investors should
consider the effects of the methods used to calculate performance when comparing
performance of the Fund with performance quoted with respect to other investment
companies or types of investments.
In connection with communicating its performance to current or prospective
shareholders, the Fund also may compare these figures to the performance of
unmanaged indices which may assume reinvestment of dividends or interest but
generally do not reflect deductions for administrative and management costs.
Examples include, but are not limited to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the
Consumer Price Index, Standard & Poor's 500 Composite Stock Price Index (S&P
500), the NASDAQ OTC Composite Index, the NASDAQ Industrials Index, the Russell
2000 Index, and statistics published by the Small Business Administration.
From time to time, in advertising and marketing literature, this Fund's
performance may be compared to the performance of broad groups of mutual funds
with similar investment goals, as tracked by independent organizations such as,
Investment Company Data, Inc. ("ICD"), Lipper Analytical Services, Inc.
("Lipper"), CDA Investment Technologies, Inc. ("CDA"), Morningstar, Inc., Value
Line Mutual Fund Survey and other independent organizations. When these
organizations' tracking results are used, the Fund will be compared to the
appropriate fund category, that is, by fund objective and portfolio holdings, or
to the appropriate volatility grouping, where volatility is a measure of a
fund's risk. For instance, a Scudder growth fund will be compared to funds in
the growth fund category; a Scudder income fund will be compared to funds in the
income fund category; and so on. Scudder funds (except for money market funds)
may also be compared to funds with similar volatility, as measured statistically
by independent organizations.
From time to time, in marketing and other Fund literature, Trustees and
officers of the Fund, the Fund's portfolio manager, or members of the portfolio
management team may be depicted and quoted to give prospective and current
shareholders a better sense of the outlook and approach of those who manage the
Fund. In addition, the amount of assets that the Adviser has under management in
various geographical areas may be quoted in advertising and marketing materials.
The Fund may be advertised as an investment choice in Scudder's college
planning program. The description may contain illustrations of projected future
college costs based on assumed rates of inflation and examples of hypothetical
fund performance, calculated as described above.
Statistical and other information, as provided by the Social Security
Administration, may be used in marketing materials pertaining to retirement
planning in order to estimate future payouts of social security benefits.
Estimates may be used on demographic and economic data.
Marketing and other Fund literature may include a description of the
potential risks and rewards associated with an investment in the Fund. The
description may include a "risk/return spectrum" which compares the Fund to
other Scudder funds or broad categories of funds, such as money market, bond or
equity funds, in terms of potential risks and returns. Money market funds are
designed to maintain a constant $1.00 share price and have a fluctuating yield.
Share price, yield and total return of a bond fund will fluctuate. The share
price and return of an equity fund also will fluctuate. The description may also
compare the Fund to bank products, such as certificates of deposit. Unlike
mutual funds, certificates of deposit are insured up to $100,000 by the U.S.
government and offer a fixed rate of return.
Because bank products guarantee the principal value of an investment and
money market funds seek stability of principal, these investments are considered
to be less risky than investments in either bond or equity funds, which may
involve the loss of principal. However, all long-term investments, including
investments in bank products, may be subject to inflation risk, which is the
risk of erosion of the value of an investment as prices increase over a long
time period. The risks/returns associated with an investment in bond or equity
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funds depend upon many factors. For bond funds these factors include, but are
not limited to, a fund's overall investment objective, the average portfolio
maturity, credit quality of the securities held, and interest rate movements.
For equity funds, factors include a fund's overall investment objective, the
types of equity securities held and the financial position of the issuers of the
securities. The risks/returns associated with an investment in international
bond or equity funds also will depend upon currency exchange rate fluctuation.
A risk/return spectrum generally will position the various investment
categories in the following order: bank products, money market funds, bond funds
and equity funds. Shorter-term bond funds generally are considered less risky
and offer the potential for less return than longer-term bond funds. The same is
true of domestic bond funds relative to international bond funds, and bond funds
that purchase higher quality securities relative to bond funds that purchase
lower quality securities. Growth and income equity funds are generally
considered to be less risky and offer the potential for less return than growth
funds. In addition, international equity funds usually are considered more risky
than domestic equity funds but generally offer the potential for greater return.
Risk/return spectrums also may depict funds that invest in both domestic
and foreign securities or a combination of bond and equity securities.
Scudder's Theme: Build Create Provide. Marketing and fund literature may refer
to Scudder's theme: "Build Create Provide." This theme intends to encapsulate
the composition of a sound investment philosophy, one through which Scudder can
help provide investors appropriate avenues for pursuing dreams. Individuals
recognize the need to build investment plans that are suitable and directed at
achieving one's financial goals. The desired result from planning and a
long-term commitment to it is the ability to build wealth over time. While there
are no guarantees in the pursuit of wealth through investing, Scudder believes
that a sound investment plan can enhance one's ability to achieve financial
goals that are clearly defined and appropriately approached. Wealth, while a
relative term, may be defined as the freedom to provide for those interests
which you hold most important -- your family, future, and/or your community.
Evaluation of Fund performance or other relevant statistical information
made by independent sources may also be used in advertisements concerning the
Fund, including reprints of, or selections from, editorials or articles about
this Fund. Sources for Fund performance information and articles about the Fund
include the following:
American Association of Individual Investors' Journal, a monthly publication of
the AAII that includes articles on investment analysis techniques.
Asian Wall Street Journal, a weekly Asian newspaper that often reviews U.S.
mutual funds investing internationally.
Banxquote, an on-line source of national averages for leading money market and
bank CD interest rates, published on a weekly basis by Masterfund, Inc. of
Wilmington, Delaware.
Barron's, a Dow Jones and Company, Inc. business and financial weekly that
periodically reviews mutual fund performance data.
Business Week, a national business weekly that periodically reports the
performance rankings and ratings of a variety of mutual funds investing abroad.
CDA Investment Technologies, Inc., an organization which provides performance
and ranking information through examining the dollar results of hypothetical
mutual fund investments and comparing these results against appropriate market
indices.
Consumer Digest, a monthly business/financial magazine that includes a "Money
Watch" section featuring financial news.
Financial Times, Europe's business newspaper, which features from time to time
articles on international or country-specific funds.
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Financial World, a general business/financial magazine that includes a "Market
Watch" department reporting on activities in the mutual fund industry.
Forbes, a national business publication that from time to time reports the
performance of specific investment companies in the mutual fund industry.
Fortune, a national business publication that periodically rates the performance
of a variety of mutual funds.
The Frank Russell Company, a West-Coast investment management firm that
periodically evaluates international stock markets and compares foreign equity
market performance to U.S. stock market performance.
Global Investor, a European publication that periodically reviews the
performance of U.S. mutual funds investing internationally.
IBC/Donoghue's Money Fund Report, a weekly publication of the Donoghue
Organization, Inc., of Holliston, Massachusetts, reporting on the performance of
the nation's money market funds, summarizing money market fund activity and
including certain averages as performance benchmarks, specifically "Donoghue's
Money Fund Average," and "Donoghue's Government Money Fund Average."
Ibbotson Associates, Inc., a company specializing in investment research and
data.
Investment Company Data, Inc., an independent organization which provides
performance ranking information for broad classes of mutual funds.
Investor's Daily, a daily newspaper that features financial, economic, and
business news.
Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine, a monthly investment advisory publication
that periodically features the performance of a variety of securities.
Lipper Analytical Services, Inc.'s Mutual Fund Performance Analysis, a weekly
publication of industry-wide mutual fund averages by type of fund.
Money, a monthly magazine that from time to time features both specific funds
and the mutual fund industry as a whole.
Morgan Stanley International, an integrated investment banking firm that
compiles statistical information.
Mutual Fund Values, a biweekly Morningstar, Inc. publication that provides
ratings of mutual funds based on fund performance, risk and portfolio
characteristics.
The New York Times, a nationally distributed newspaper which regularly covers
financial news.
The No-Load Fund Investor, a monthly newsletter, published by Sheldon Jacobs,
that includes mutual fund performance data and recommendations for the mutual
fund investor.
No-Load Fund*X, a monthly newsletter, published by DAL Investment Company, Inc.,
that reports on mutual fund performance, rates funds and discusses investment
strategies for the mutual fund investor.
Personal Investing News, a monthly news publication that often reports on
investment opportunities and market conditions.
Personal Investor, a monthly investment advisory publication that includes a
"Mutual Funds Outlook" section reporting on mutual fund performance measures,
yields, indices and portfolio holdings.
Smart Money, a national personal finance magazine published monthly by Dow Jones
and Company, Inc. and The Hearst Corporation. Focus is placed on ideas for
investing, spending and saving.
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Success, a monthly magazine targeted to the world of entrepreneurs and growing
business, often featuring mutual fund performance data.
United Mutual Fund Selector, a semi-monthly investment newsletter, published by
Babson United Investment Advisors, that includes mutual fund performance data
and reviews of mutual fund portfolios and investment strategies.
USA Today, a leading national daily newspaper.
U.S. News and World Report, a national news weekly that periodically reports
mutual fund performance data.
Value Line Mutual Fund Survey, an independent organization that provides
biweekly performance and other information on mutual funds.
The Wall Street Journal, a Dow Jones and Company, Inc. newspaper which regularly
covers financial news.
Wiesenberger Investment Companies Services, an annual compendium of information
about mutual funds and other investment companies, including comparative data on
funds' backgrounds, management policies, salient features, management results,
income and dividend records and price ranges.
Working Woman, a monthly publication that features a "Financial Workshop"
section reporting on the mutual fund/financial industry.
Worth, a national publication put out 10 times per year by Capital Publishing
Company, a subsidiary of Fidelity Investments. Focus is placed on personal
financial journalism.
FUND ORGANIZATION
(See "Fund organization" in the Fund's prospectus.)
The Fund is a separate series of Scudder Portfolio Trust, formerly Scudder
Income Fund, a Massachusetts business trust established under a Declaration of
Trust dated September 20, 1984, as amended. The Trust's predecessor was
organized as a Massachusetts corporation in 1928 by the investment counsel firm
of Scudder, Stevens & Clark.
On November 4, 1987, the par value of the shares of beneficial interest of
the Trust was changed from no par value to $0.01 par value per share. The
Trust's authorized capital consists of an unlimited number of shares of
beneficial interest of $0.01 par value, all of which are of one class and have
equal rights as to voting, dividends, and liquidation. The Trustees have the
authority to issue two or more series of shares and to designate the relative
rights and preferences as between the different series. If more than one series
of shares were issued and a series were unable to meet its obligations, the
remaining series might have to assume the unsatisfied obligations of that
series. All shares issued and outstanding will be fully paid and non-assessable
by the Trust, and redeemable as described in this combined Statement of
Additional Information and in each Fund's prospectus.
The assets of the Trust received for the issue or sale of the shares of
each series and all income, earnings, profits and proceeds thereof, subject only
to the rights of creditors, are specifically allocated to such series and
constitute the underlying assets of such series. The underlying assets of each
series are segregated on the books of account, and are to be charged with the
liabilities in respect to such series and with a proportionate share of the
general liabilities of the Trust. If a series were unable to meet its
obligations, the assets of all other series may in some circumstances be
available to creditors for that purpose, in which case the assets of such other
series could be used to meet liabilities which are not otherwise properly
chargeable to them. Expenses with respect to any two or more series are to be
allocated in proportion to the asset value of the respective series except where
allocations of direct expenses can otherwise be fairly made. The officers of the
Trust, subject to the general supervision of the Trustees, have the power to
determine which liabilities are allocable to a given series, or which are
general or allocable to two or more series. In the event of the dissolution or
liquidation of the Trust or any series, the holders of the shares of any series
are entitled to receive as a class the underlying assets of such shares
available for distribution to shareholders.
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Shares of the Trust entitle their holders to one vote per share; however,
separate votes are taken by each series on matters affecting an individual
series. For example, a change in investment policy for a series would be voted
upon only by shareholders of the series involved. Additionally, approval of the
investment advisory agreement is a matter to be determined separately by each
series. Approval by the shareholders of one series is effective as to that
series whether or not enough votes are received from the shareholders of the
other series to approve such agreement as to the other series.
The Trustees, in their discretion, may authorize the division of shares of
a series into different classes, permitting shares of different classes to be
distributed by different methods. Although shareholders of different classes of
a series would have an interest in the same portfolio of assets, shareholders of
different classes may bear different expenses in connection with different
methods of distribution. The Trustees have no present intention of taking the
action necessary to effect the division of shares into separate classes (which
under present regulations would require a Fund first to obtain an exemptive
order from the SEC), nor of changing the method of distribution of shares of a
Fund.
The Declaration of Trust provides that obligations of the Trust are not
binding upon the Trustees individually but only upon the property of the Trust,
that the Trustees and officers will not be liable for errors of judgment or
mistakes of fact or law, and that the Trust will indemnify its Trustees and
officers against liabilities and expenses incurred in connection with litigation
in which they may be involved because of their offices with the Trust, except if
it is determined, in the manner provided in the Declaration of Trust, that they
have not acted in good faith in the reasonable belief that their actions were in
the best interests of the Trust. However, nothing in the Declaration of Trust
protects or indemnifies a Trustee or officer against any liability to which he
would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross
negligence, or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of his
office.
INVESTMENT ADVISER
(See "Fund organization--Investment adviser" in the Fund's prospectus.)
Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc., an investment counsel firm, acts as
investment adviser to the Fund. This organization is one of the most experienced
investment management firms in the U.S. It was established as a partnership in
1919 and pioneered the practice of providing investment counsel to individual
clients on a fee basis. In 1928 it introduced the first no-load mutual fund to
the public. In 1953, the Adviser introduced the Scudder International Fund, the
first mutual fund available in the U.S. investing internationally in securities
of issuers in several foreign countries. The firm reorganized from a partnership
to a corporation on June 28, 1985.
The principal source of the Adviser's income is professional fees received
from providing continuous investment advice, and the firm derives no income from
brokerage or underwriting of securities. Today, it provides investment counsel
for many individuals and institutions, including insurance companies, colleges,
industrial corporations, and financial and banking organizations. In addition,
it manages Montgomery Street Income Securities, Inc., Scudder California Tax
Free Trust, Scudder Cash Investment Trust, Scudder Equity Trust, Scudder Fund,
Inc., Scudder Funds Trust, Scudder Global Fund, Inc., Scudder GNMA Fund, Scudder
Portfolio Trust, Scudder Institutional Fund, Inc., Scudder International Fund,
Inc., Scudder Investment Trust, Scudder Municipal Trust, Scudder Mutual Funds,
Inc., Scudder New Asia Fund, Inc., Scudder New Europe Fund, Inc., Scudder
Securities Trust, Scudder State Tax Free Trust, Scudder Tax Free Money Fund,
Scudder Tax Free Trust, Scudder U.S. Treasury Money Fund, Scudder Variable Life
Investment Fund, Scudder World Income Opportunities Fund, Inc., The Argentina
Fund, Inc., The Brazil Fund, Inc., The First Iberian Fund, Inc., The Korea Fund,
Inc., The Japan Fund, Inc. and The Latin America Dollar Income Fund, Inc. Some
of the foregoing companies or trusts have two or more series.
The Adviser also provides investment advisory services to the mutual funds
which comprise the AARP Investment Program from Scudder. The AARP Investment
Program from Scudder has assets over $12 billion and includes the AARP Growth
Trust, AARP Income Trust, AARP Tax Free Income Trust and AARP Cash Investment
Funds.
The Adviser maintains a large research department, which conducts
continuous studies of the factors that affect the position of various
industries, companies and individual securities. The Adviser receives published
reports and statistical compilations from issuers and other sources, as well as
analyses from brokers and dealers who may execute portfolio transactions for the
Adviser's clients. However, the Adviser regards this information and material as
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an adjunct to its own research activities. Scudder's international investment
management team travels the world, researching hundreds of companies. In
selecting the securities in which the Fund may invest, the conclusions and
investment decisions of the Adviser with respect to the Fund are based primarily
on the analyses of its own research department.
Certain investments may be appropriate for the Fund and also for other
clients advised by the Adviser. Investment decisions for the Fund and other
clients are made with a view to achieving their respective investment objectives
and after consideration of such factors as their current holdings, availability
of cash for investment and the size of their investments generally. Frequently,
a particular security may be bought or sold for only one client or in different
amounts and at different times for more than one but less than all clients.
Likewise, a particular security may be bought for one or more clients when one
or more other clients are selling the security. In addition, purchases or sales
of the same security may be made for two or more clients on the same day. In
such event, such transactions will be allocated among the clients in a manner
believed by the Adviser to be equitable to each. In some cases, this procedure
could have an adverse effect on the price or amount of the securities purchased
or sold by the Fund. Purchase and sale orders for the Fund may be combined with
those of other clients of the Adviser in the interest of achieving the most
favorable net results to the Fund.
The Investment Management Agreement (the "Agreement") dated _______________
was approved by the Trustees of the Trust on _______________ and by the initial
shareholder of the Fund on _______________. The Agreement will continue in
effect until _______________ and from year to year thereafter only if its
continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of those Trustees who
are not parties to such Agreement or interested persons of the Adviser or the
Trust, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such
approval, and either by a vote of the Trust's Trustees or of a majority of the
outstanding voting securities of the Fund. The Agreement may be terminated at
any time without payment of penalty by either party on sixty days' written
notice, and automatically terminates in the event of its assignment.
Under the Agreement, the Adviser regularly provides the Fund with
continuing investment management for the Fund's portfolio consistent with the
Fund's investment objective, policies and restrictions and determines what
securities shall be purchased, held or sold and what portion of the Fund's
assets shall be held uninvested, subject to the Fund's Articles, By-Laws, the
1940 Act, the Code of 1986 and to the Fund's investment objective, policies and
restrictions, and subject, further, to such policies and instructions as the
Board of Trustees of the Fund may from time to time establish.
Under the Agreement, the Adviser renders significant administrative
services (not otherwise provided by third parties) necessary for the Fund's
operations as an open-end investment company including, but not limited to,
preparing reports and notices to the Trustees and shareholders; supervising,
negotiating contractual arrangements with, and monitoring various third-party
service providers to the Fund (such as the Fund's transfer agent, pricing
agents, custodian, accountants and others); preparing and making filings with
the SEC and other regulatory agencies; assisting in the preparation and filing
of the Fund's federal, state and local tax returns; preparing and filing the
Fund's federal excise tax returns; assisting with investor and public relations
matters; monitoring the valuation of securities and the calculation of net asset
value; monitoring the registration of shares of the Fund under applicable
federal and state securities laws; maintaining the Fund's books and records to
the extent not otherwise maintained by a third party; assisting in establishing
accounting policies of the Fund; assisting in the resolution of accounting and
legal issues; establishing and monitoring the Fund's operating budget;
processing the payment of the Fund's bills; assisting the Fund in, and otherwise
arranging for, the payment of distributions and dividends and otherwise
assisting the Fund in the conduct of its business, subject to the direction and
control of the Trustees.
The Adviser pays the compensation and expenses (except expenses incurred
attending Board and committee meetings outside New York, New York or Boston,
Massachusetts) of all Trustees, officers and executive employees of the Trust
affiliated with the Adviser and makes available, without expense to the Fund,
the services of such Trustees, officers and employees of the Adviser as may duly
be elected officers of the Trust, subject to their individual consent to serve
and to any limitations imposed by law, and provides the Fund's office space and
facilities.
For these services the Fund pays the Adviser an annual fee equal to ____%
of the Fund's average daily net assets, payable monthly, provided the Fund will
make such interim payments as may be requested by the Adviser not to exceed 75%
of the amount of the fee then accrued on the books of the Fund and unpaid.
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Under the Agreement the Fund is responsible for all of its other expenses
including: organizational costs, fees and expenses incurred in connection with
membership in investment company organizations; brokers' commissions; legal,
auditing and accounting expenses; taxes and governmental fees; the fees and
expenses of the Transfer Agent; the cost of preparing share certificates or any
other expenses of issue, sale, underwriting, distribution, redemption or
repurchase of shares; the expenses of and the fees for registering or qualifying
securities for sale; the fees and expenses of Trustees, officers and employees
of the Fund who are not affiliated with the Adviser; the cost of printing and
distributing reports and notices to stockholders; and the fees and disbursements
of custodians. The Fund may arrange to have third parties assume all or part of
the expenses of sale, underwriting and distribution of shares of the Fund. The
Fund is also responsible for its expenses of shareholders' meetings, the cost of
responding to shareholders' inquiries, and its expenses incurred in connection
with litigation, proceedings and claims and the legal obligation it may have to
indemnify its officers and Trustees of the Fund with respect thereto.
The Agreement expressly provides that the Adviser shall not be required to
pay a pricing agent of any Fund for portfolio pricing services, if any.
The Agreement requires the Adviser to reimburse the Fund for all or a
portion of advances of its management fee to the extent annual expenses of the
Fund (including the management fee stated above) exceed the limitations
prescribed by any state in which such Fund's shares are offered for sale.
Management has been advised that, while most states have eliminated expense
limitations, the lowest of such limitations is presently 2 1/2% of average daily
net assets up to $30 million, 2% of the next $70 million of average daily net
assets and 1 1/2% of average daily net assets in excess of that amount. Certain
expenses such as brokerage commissions, taxes, extraordinary expenses and
interest are excluded from such limitations. Any such fee advance required to be
returned to the Fund will be returned as promptly as practicable after the end
of the Fund's fiscal year. However, no fee payment will be made to the Adviser
during any fiscal year which will cause year to date expenses to exceed the
cumulative pro rata expense limitations at the time of such payment.
The Agreement also provides that the Fund may use any name derived from the
name "Scudder, Stevens & Clark" only as long as the Agreement or any extension,
renewal or amendment thereof remains in effect.
In reviewing the terms of the Agreement and in discussions with the Adviser
concerning such Agreement, the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested
persons" of the Adviser are represented by independent counsel at the Fund's
expense.
The Agreement provides that the Adviser shall not be liable for any error
of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by the Fund in connection
with matters to which the Agreement relates, except a loss resulting from
willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence on the part of the Adviser in
the performance of its duties or from reckless disregard by the Adviser of its
obligations and duties under the Agreement.
Officers and employees of the Adviser from time to time may have
transactions with various banks, including the Fund's custodian bank. It is the
Adviser's opinion that the terms and conditions of those transactions which have
occurred were not influenced by existing or potential custodial or other Fund
relationships.
None of the officers or Trustees of the Trust may have dealings with the
Fund as principals in the purchase or sale of securities, except as individual
subscribers to or holders of shares of the Fund.
Personal Investments by Employees of the Adviser
Employees of the Adviser are permitted to make personal securities
transactions, subject to requirements and restrictions set forth in the
Adviser's Code of Ethics. The Code of Ethics contains provisions and
requirements designed to identify and address certain conflicts of interest
between personal investment activities and the interests of investment advisory
clients such as the Funds. Among other things, the Code of Ethics, which
generally complies with standards recommended by the Investment Company
Institute's Advisory Group on Personal Investing, prohibits certain types of
transactions absent prior approval, imposes time periods during which personal
transactions may not be made in certain securities, and requires the submission
of duplicate broker confirmations and monthly reporting of securities
transactions. Additional restrictions apply to portfolio managers traders,
research analysts and others involved in the investment advisory process.
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Exceptions to these and other provisions of the Code of Ethics may be granted in
particular circumstances after review by the appropriate personnel.
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TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS
Position with
Underwriter, Scudder
Position with Investor Services,
Name and Address Fund Principal Occupation** Inc.
- ---------------- -------------- ---------------------- ---------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Daniel Pierce+*= President and Chairman of the Board and Vice President,
Trustee Managing Director of Director and Assistant
Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Treasurer
Inc.
Henry P. Becton, Jr. Trustee President and General --
WGBH Manager, WGBH Educational
125 Western Avenue Foundation
Allston, MA
Dudley H. Ladd+* Trustee Managing Director of Senior Vice President
Scudder, Stevens & Clark, and Director
Inc.
David S. Lee+*= Trustee and Vice Managing Director of President, Director
President Scudder, Stevens & Clark, and Assistant Treasurer
Inc.
George M. Lovejoy, Jr.= Trustee President and Director, --
160 Federal Street Fifty Associates
Boston, MA
Wesley W. Marple, Jr. Trustee Professor of Business --
413 Hayden Hall Administration, Northeastern
360 Huntington Ave. University, College of
Boston, MA Business Administration
Jean C. Tempel Trustee General Partner, --
Ten Post Office Square TL Ventures
Suite 1325
Boston, MA
Jerard K. Hartman# Vice President Managing Director of --
Scudder, Stevens & Clark,
Inc.
William M. Hutchinson+ Vice President Principal of Scudder, --
Stevens & Clark, Inc.
Thomas W. Joseph+ Vice President Principal of Scudder, Vice President,
Stevens & Clark, Inc. Director, Treasurer
and Assistant Clerk
Valerie F. Malter Vice President Principal of Scudder, --
Stevens & Clark, Inc.
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Position with
Underwriter, Scudder
Position with Investor Services,
Name and Address Fund Principal Occupation** Inc.
- ---------------- -------------- ---------------------- ---------------------
Thomas F. McDonough+ Vice President, Principal of Scudder, Clerk
Secretary and Stevens & Clark, Inc.
Assistant Treasurer
Pamela A. McGrath+ Vice President Managing Director of --
and Treasurer Scudder, Stevens & Clark,
Inc.
Edward J. O'Connell# Vice President Principal of Scudder, Assistant Treasurer
and Assistant Stevens & Clark, Inc.
Treasurer
Coleen Downs Dinneen+ Assistant Vice President of Scudder, Assistant Clerk
Secretary Stevens & Clark, Inc.
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* Messrs. Ladd, Lee and Pierce are considered by the Trust and its counsel to
be persons who are "interested persons" of the Adviser or of the Trust
(within the meaning of the 1940 Act).
** Unless otherwise stated, all the Trustees and officers have been associated
with their respective companies for more than five years, but not
necessarily in the same capacity.
= Messrs. Lee, Lovejoy, Marple and Pierce are members of the Executive
Committee, which has the power to declare dividends from ordinary income
and distributions of realized capital gains to the same extent as the Board
is so empowered.
+ Address: Two International Place, Boston, Massachusetts
# Address: 345 Park Avenue, New York, New York
All Trustees and officers as a group owned less than 1% of the Fund's
outstanding shares as of the commencement of operations.
The Trustees and officers of the Trust also serve in similar capacities
with other Scudder funds.
REMUNERATION
Several of the officers and Trustees of the Trust may be officers or
employees of the Adviser or of the Distributor, the Transfer Agent, Scudder
Trust Company or Scudder Fund Accounting Corporation, from whom they receive
compensation, as a result of which they may be deemed to participate in the fees
paid by the Trust. The Trust pays no direct remuneration to any officer of the
Trust. However, each of the Trust's Trustees who is not affiliated with the
Adviser will be compensated for all expenses relating to Trust business
(specifically including travel expenses relating to Trust business). Each of
these unaffiliated Trustees receives an annual Trustee's fee of $4,000 plus $300
for attending each Trustees' meeting, audit committee meeting or meeting held
for the purpose of considering arrangements between the Fund and the Adviser or
any of its affiliates. Each unaffiliated Trustee also receives $100 per
committee meeting attended other than those set forth above.
The following Compensation Table provides, in tabular form, the following data:
Column (1): all Trustees who receive compensation from the Trust.
Column (2): aggregate compensation received by a Trustee from all the series of
the Trust.
Columns (3) and (4): pension or retirement benefits accrued or proposed be paid
by the Trust. Scudder Portfolio Trust does not pay its Trustees such benefits.
Column (5): total compensation received by a Trustee from the Trust, plus
compensation received from all funds for which a Trustee serves in a fund
complex. The total number of funds from which a Trustee receives such
compensation is also provided. Generally, compensation received by a Trustee
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for serving on the board of a closed-end fund is greater than the compensation
received by a Trustee for serving on the board of an open-end fund.
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Compensation Table
for the year ended December 31, 1995*
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Pension or Total Compensation From
Retirement Estimated Annual Scudder Portfolio Trust
Name of Person, Aggregate Compensation from Benefits Accrued Benefits Upon and Fund Complex Paid
Position Scudder Portfolio Trust** As Part of Fund Retirement to Trustee
Expenses
===================== ============================== ==================== ===================== =========================
Henry P. Becton, Jr., $______ N/A N/A $______
Trustee (__ funds)
George M. Lovejoy, $______ N/A N/A $_______
Trustee (__ funds)
Wesley W. Marple, Jr., $______ N/A N/A $_______
Trustee (__ funds)
Jean C. Tempel, $______ N/A N/A $______
Trustee (__ funds)
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* Scudder High Yield Bond Fund commenced operations on June 28, 1996.
** Scudder Portfolio Trust consists of three Funds: Scudder Balanced Fund,
Scudder Income Fund and Scudder High Yield Bond Fund.
DISTRIBUTOR
The Trust has an underwriting agreement with Scudder Investor Services,
Inc., a Massachusetts corporation, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the
Adviser. The Trust's underwriting agreement dated October 13, 1992 will remain
in effect until September 30, 1996 and from year to year thereafter only if its
continuance is approved annually by a majority of the Trustees who are not
parties to such agreement or interested persons of any such party and either by
vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding
voting securities of a Fund. The underwriting agreement was last approved by the
Trustees on August __, 1995.
Under the underwriting agreement, the Trust is responsible for: the payment
of all fees and expenses in connection with the preparation and filing with the
SEC of its registration statement and prospectus and any amendments and
supplements thereto; the registration and qualification of shares for sale in
the various states, including registering the Trust as a broker/dealer in
various states, as required; the fees and expenses of preparing, printing and
mailing prospectuses annually to existing shareholders (see below for expenses
relating to prospectuses paid by the Distributor), notices, proxy statements,
reports or other communications to shareholders of the Funds; the cost of
printing and mailing confirmations of purchases of shares and the prospectuses
accompanying such confirmations; any issuance taxes and/or any initial transfer
taxes; a portion of shareholder toll-free telephone charges and expenses of
customer service representatives; the cost of wiring funds for share purchases
and redemptions (unless paid by the shareholder who initiates the transaction);
the cost of printing and postage of business reply envelopes; and a portion of
the cost of computer terminals used by both a Fund and the Distributor.
The Distributor will pay for printing and distributing prospectuses or
reports prepared for its use in connection with the offering of a Fund's shares
to the public and preparing, printing and mailing any other literature or
advertising in connection with the offering of shares of each Fund to the
public. The Distributor will pay all fees and expenses in connection with its
qualification and registration as a broker or dealer under federal and state
laws, a portion of the cost of toll-free telephone service and expenses of
service representatives, a portion of the cost of computer terminals, and
expenses of any activity which is primarily intended to result in the sale of
shares issued by a Fund, unless a Rule 12b-1 plan is in effect which provides
that a Fund will bear some or all of such expenses. As agent, the Distributor
currently offers the Funds' shares on a continuous basis to investors in all
states. The underwriting agreement provides that the Distributor accepts orders
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for shares at net asset value and no sales commission or load is charged the
investor. The Distributor has made no firm commitment to acquire shares of each
Fund.
Note: Although the Trust does not currently have a 12b-1 Plan and the
Trustees have no current intention of adopting one, a Fund will also pay
those fees and expenses permitted to be paid or assumed by the Trust
pursuant to a 12b-1 Plan, if any, adopted by the Trust, notwithstanding any
other provision to the contrary in the underwriting agreement.
TAXES
(See "Distribution and performance information -- Dividends and capital
gains distributions" and "Transaction information--Tax information,
Tax identification number" in the Fund's prospectus.)
The Fund has elected to be treated as a regulated investment company under
Subchapter M of the Code, or a predecessor statute and has qualified as such
since its inception. It intends to continue to qualify for such treatment. Such
qualification does not involve governmental supervision or management of
investment practices or policy.
A regulated investment company qualifying under Subchapter M of the Code is
required to distribute to its shareholders at least 90% of its investment
company taxable income (including net short-term capital gain) and generally is
not subject to federal income tax to the extent that it distributes annually its
investment company taxable income and net realized capital gains in the manner
required under the Code.
The Fund is subject to a 4% nondeductible excise tax on amounts required to
be but not distributed under a prescribed formula. The formula requires payment
to shareholders during a calendar year of distributions representing at least
98% of the Fund's ordinary income for the calendar year, at least 98% of the
excess of its capital gains over capital losses (adjusted for certain ordinary
losses) realized during the one-year period ending October 31 during such year,
and all ordinary income and capital gains for prior years that were not
previously distributed.
Investment company taxable income generally is made up of dividends,
interest and net short-term capital gains in excess of net long-term capital
losses, less expenses. Net realized capital gains for a fiscal year are computed
by taking into account any capital loss carryforward of the Fund.
If any net realized long-term capital gains in excess of net realized
short-term capital losses are retained by the Fund for reinvestment, requiring
federal income taxes to be paid thereon by the Fund, the Fund intends to elect
to treat such capital gains as having been distributed to shareholders. As a
result, each shareholder will report such capital gains as long-term capital
gains, will be able to claim a proportionate share of federal income taxes paid
by the Fund on such gains as a credit against the shareholder's federal income
tax liability, and will be entitled to increase the adjusted tax basis of the
shareholder's Fund shares by the difference between the shareholder's pro rata
share of such gains and the shareholder's tax credit. If the Fund makes such an
election, it may not be treated as having met the excise tax distribution
requirement.
Distributions of investment company taxable income are taxable to
shareholders as ordinary income.
Dividends from domestic corporations are not expected to comprise a
substantial part of the Fund's gross income. If any such dividends constitute a
portion of the Fund's gross income, a portion of the income distributions of the
Fund may be eligible for the 70% deduction for dividends received by
corporations. Shareholders will be informed of the portion of dividends which so
qualify. The dividends-received deduction is reduced to the extent the shares of
the Fund with respect to which the dividends are received are treated as
debt-financed under federal income tax law and is eliminated if either those
shares or the shares of the Fund are deemed to have been held by the Fund or
shareholder, as the case may be, for less than 46 days.
Distributions of the excess of net long-term capital gain over net
short-term capital loss are taxable to shareholders as long-term capital gain,
regardless of the length of time the shares of the Fund have been held by such
shareholders. Such distributions are not eligible for the dividends-received
deduction. Any loss realized upon the redemption of shares held at the time of
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redemption for six months or less will be treated as a long-term capital loss to
the extent of any amounts treated as distributions of long-term capital gain
during such six-month period.
Distributions of investment company taxable income and net realized capital
gains will be taxable as described above, whether received in shares or in cash.
Shareholders electing to receive distributions in the form of additional shares
will have a cost basis for federal income tax purposes in each share so received
equal to the net asset value of a share on the reinvestment date.
All distributions of investment company taxable income and net realized
capital gain, whether received in shares or in cash, must be reported by each
shareholder on his or her federal income tax return. Dividends declared in
October, November or December with a record date in such a month will be deemed
to have been received by shareholders on December 31, if paid during January of
the following year. Redemptions of shares, including exchanges for shares of
another Scudder fund, may result in tax consequences (gain or loss) to the
shareholder and are also subject to these reporting requirements.
A qualifying individual may make a deductible IRA contribution for any
taxable year only if (i) neither the individual nor his or her spouse (unless
filing separate returns) is an active participant in an employer's retirement
plan, or (ii) the individual (and his or her spouse, if applicable) has an
adjusted gross income below a certain level ($40,050 for married individuals
filing a joint return, with a phase-out of the deduction for gross income
between $40,050 and $50,000; $25,050 for a single individual, with a phase-out
for adjusted gross income between $25,050 and $35,000). However, an individual
not permitted to make a deductible contribution to an IRA for any such taxable
year may nonetheless make nondeductible contributions up to $2,000 to an IRA (up
to $2,250 to IRAs for an individual and his or her nonearning spouse) for that
year. There are special rules for determining how withdrawals are to be taxed if
an IRA contains both deductible and nondeductible amounts. In general, a
proportionate amount of each withdrawal will be deemed to be made from
nondeductible contributions; amounts treated as a return of nondeductible
contributions will not be taxable. Also, annual contributions may be made to a
spousal IRA even if the spouse has earnings in a given year if the spouse elects
to be treated as having no earnings (for IRA contribution purposes) for the
year.
Distributions by the Fund result in a reduction in the net asset value of
the Fund's shares. Should a distribution reduce the net asset value below a
shareholder's cost basis, such distribution would nevertheless be taxable to the
shareholder as ordinary income or capital gain as described above, even though,
from an investment standpoint, it may constitute a partial return of capital. In
particular, investors should consider the tax implications of buying shares just
prior to a distribution. The price of shares purchased at that time includes the
amount of the forthcoming distribution. Those purchasing just prior to a
distribution will then receive a partial return of capital upon the
distribution, which will nevertheless be taxable to them.
Equity options (including covered call options written on portfolio stock)
and over-the-counter options on debt securities written or purchased by the Fund
will be subject to tax under Section 1234 of the Code. In general, no loss will
be recognized by the Fund upon payment of a premium in connection with the
purchase of a put or call option. The character of any gain or loss recognized
(i.e. long-term or short-term) will generally depend, in the case of a lapse or
sale of the option, on the Fund's holding period for the option, and in the case
of the exercise of a put option, on the Fund's holding period for the underlying
property. The purchase of a put option may constitute a short sale for federal
income tax purposes, causing an adjustment in the holding period of any property
in the Fund's portfolio similar to the property underlying the put option. If
the Fund writes an option, no gain is recognized upon its receipt of a premium.
If the option lapses or is closed out, any gain or loss is treated as short-term
capital gain or loss. If a call option written by the Fund is exercised, the
character of the gain or loss depends on the holding period of the underlying
stock.
Positions of the Fund which consist of at least one stock and at least one
stock option or other position with respect to a related security which
substantially diminishes the Fund's risk of loss with respect to such stock
could be treated as a "straddle" which is governed by Section 1092 of the Code,
the operation of which may cause deferral of losses, adjustments in the holding
periods of stocks or securities and conversion of short-term capital losses into
long-term capital losses. An exception to these straddle rules exists for
certain "qualified covered call options" on stock written by the relevant Fund.
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Many futures and forward contracts entered into by the Fund and listed
nonequity options written or purchased by the Fund (including options on debt
securities, options on futures contracts, options on securities indices and
options on currencies), will be governed by Section 1256 of the Code. Absent a
tax election to the contrary, gain or loss attributable to the lapse, exercise
or closing out of any such position generally will be treated as 60% long-term
and 40% short-term capital gain or loss, and on the last trading day of the
Fund's fiscal year, all outstanding Section 1256 positions will be marked to
market (i.e., treated as if such positions were closed out at their closing
price on such day), with any resulting gain or loss recognized as 60% long-term
and 40% short-term capital gain or loss. Under Section 988 of the Code,
discussed below, foreign currency gain or loss from foreign currency-related
forward contracts, certain futures and options and similar financial instruments
entered into or acquired by the Fund will be treated as ordinary income or loss.
Subchapter M requires the Fund to realize less than 30% of its annual gross
income from the sale or other disposition of stock, securities and certain
options, futures and forward contracts held for less than three months. The
Fund's options, futures and forward transactions may increase the amount of
gains realized by the Fund that are subject to this 30% limitation. Accordingly,
the amount of such transactions that the Fund may undertake may be limited.
Positions of a Fund which consist of at least one position not governed by
Section 1256 and at least one futures or forward contract or nonequity option or
other position governed by Section 1256 which substantially diminishes the
Fund's risk of loss with respect to such other position will be treated as a
"mixed straddle." Although mixed straddles are subject to the straddle rules of
Section 1092 of the Code, the operation of which may cause deferral of losses,
adjustments in the holding periods of securities and conversion of short-term
capital losses into long-term capital losses, certain tax elections exist for
them which reduce or eliminate the operation of these rules. The Fund will
monitor its transactions in options, foreign currency futures and forward
contracts and may make certain tax elections in connection with these
investments.
Under the Code, gains or losses attributable to fluctuations in exchange
rates which occur between the time the Fund accrues receivables or liabilities
denominated in a foreign currency and the time the Fund actually collects such
receivables or pays such liabilities generally are treated as ordinary income or
ordinary loss. Similarly, on disposition of debt securities denominated in a
foreign currency and on disposition of certain options, futures and forward
contracts, gains or losses attributable to fluctuations in the value of foreign
currency between the date of acquisition of the security or contract and the
date of disposition are also treated as ordinary gain or loss. These gains or
losses, referred to under the Code as "Section 988" gains or losses, may
increase or decrease the amount of the Fund's investment company taxable income
to be distributed to its shareholders as ordinary income.
If the Fund invests in stock of certain foreign investment companies, the
Fund may be subject to U.S. federal income taxation on a portion of any "excess
distribution" with respect to, or gain from the disposition of, such stock. The
tax would be determined by allocating such distribution or gain ratably to each
day of the Fund's holding period for the stock. The distribution or gain so
allocated to any taxable year of the Fund, other than the taxable year of the
excess distribution or disposition, would be taxed to the Fund at the highest
ordinary income rate in effect for such year, and the tax would be further
increased by an interest charge to reflect the value of the tax deferral deemed
to have resulted from the ownership of the foreign company's stock. Any amount
of distribution or gain allocated to the taxable year of the distribution or
disposition would be included in the Fund's investment company taxable income
and, accordingly, would not be taxable to the Fund to the extent distributed by
the Fund as a dividend to its shareholders.
Proposed regulations have been issued which may allow the Fund to make an
election to mark to market its shares of these foreign investment companies in
lieu of being subject to U.S. federal income taxation. At the end of each
taxable year to which the election applies, the Fund would report as ordinary
income the amount by which the fair market value of the foreign company's stock
exceeds the Fund's adjusted basis in these shares. No mark to market losses may
be recognized. The effect of the election would be to treat excess distributions
and gain on dispositions as ordinary income which is not subject to a fund level
tax when distributed to shareholders as a dividend. Alternatively, the Fund may
elect to include as income and gain its share of the ordinary earnings and net
capital gain of certain foreign investment companies in lieu of being taxed in
the manner described above.
If the Fund holds zero coupon securities or other securities which are
issued at a discount a portion of the difference between the issue price and the
face value of such securities ("original issue discount") will be treated as
income to the Fund each year, even though the Fund will not receive cash
interest payments from these securities. This original issue discount (imputed
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income) will comprise a part of the investment company taxable income of the
Fund which must be distributed to shareholders in order to maintain the
qualification of the Fund as a regulated investment company and to avoid federal
income tax at the Fund level. Shareholders will be subject to income tax on such
original issue discount, whether or not they elect to receive their
distributions in cash. If a fund acquires a debt instrument at a market
discount, a portion of the gain recognized (if any) on disposition of such
instrument may be treated as ordinary income.
If the Fund invests in certain high yield original issue discount
obligations issued by corporations, a portion of the original issue discount
accruing on the obligation may be eligible for the deduction for dividends
received by corporations. In such event, dividends of investment company taxable
income received from the Fund by its corporate shareholders, to the extent
attributable to such portion of accrued original issue discount, may be eligible
for this deduction for dividends received by corporations if so designated by
the Fund in a written notice to shareholders.
The Fund will be required to report to the Internal Revenue Service all
distributions of investment company taxable income and capital gains as well as
gross proceeds from the redemption or exchange of Fund shares, except in the
case of certain exempt shareholders. Under the backup withholding provisions of
Section 3406 of the Code, distributions of investment company taxable income and
capital gains and proceeds from the redemption or exchange of the shares of a
regulated investment company may be subject to withholding of federal income tax
at the rate of 31% in the case of non-exempt shareholders who fail to furnish
the investment company with their taxpayer identification numbers and with
required certifications regarding their status under the federal income tax law.
Withholding may also be required if a Fund is notified by the IRS or a broker
that the taxpayer identification number furnished by the shareholder is
incorrect or that the shareholder has previously failed to report interest or
dividend income. If the withholding provisions are applicable, any such
distributions and proceeds, whether taken in cash or reinvested in additional
shares, will be reduced by the amounts required to be withheld.
Shareholders of the Fund may be subject to state and local taxes on
distributions received from the Fund and on redemptions of the Fund's shares.
The foregoing discussion of U.S. federal income tax law relates solely to
the application of that law to U.S. persons, i.e., U.S. citizens and residents
and U.S. corporations, partnerships, trusts and estates. Each shareholder who is
not a U.S. person should consider the U.S. and foreign tax consequences of
ownership of shares of the Fund, including the possibility that such a
shareholder may be subject to a U.S. withholding tax at a rate of 30% (or at a
lower rate under an applicable income tax treaty) on amounts constituting
ordinary income received by him or her, where such amounts are treated as income
from U.S. sources under the Code.
Dividend and interest income received by the Fund from sources outside the
U.S. may be subject to withholding and other taxes imposed by such foreign
jurisdictions. Tax conventions between certain countries and the U.S. may reduce
or eliminate these foreign taxes, however, and foreign countries generally do
not impose taxes on capital gains respecting investments by foreign investors.
Shareholders should consult their tax advisers about the application of the
provisions of tax law described in this statement of additional information in
light of their particular tax situations.
PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS
Brokerage Commissions
To the maximum extent feasible the Adviser places orders for portfolio
transactions through the Distributor which in turn places orders on behalf of
the Fund with other broker/dealers. The Distributor receives no commissions,
fees or other remuneration from the Fund for this service. Allocation of
brokerage is supervised by the Adviser.
The primary objective of the Adviser in placing orders for the purchase and
sale of securities for the Fund's portfolio is to obtain the most favorable net
results, taking into account such factors as price, commission (negotiable in
the case of U.S. national securities exchange transactions) where applicable,
size of order, difficulty of execution and skill required of the executing
broker/dealer. The Adviser seeks to evaluate the overall reasonableness of
brokerage commissions paid (to the extent applicable) through the familiarity of
the Distributor with commissions charged on comparable transactions, as well as
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by comparing commissions paid by the Fund to reported commissions paid by
others. The Adviser reviews on a routine basis commission rates, execution and
settlement services performed, making internal and external comparisons.
The Fund's purchases and sales of fixed-income securities are generally
placed by the Adviser with primary market makers for these securities on a net
basis, without any brokerage commission being paid by the Fund. Trading does,
however, involve transaction costs. Transactions with dealers serving as primary
market makers reflect the spread between the bid and asked prices. Purchases of
underwritten issues may be made which will include an underwriting fee paid to
the underwriter. Portfolio transactions in debt securities may also be placed on
an agency basis, with a commission being charged.
When it can be done consistently with the policy of obtaining the most
favorable net results, it is the Adviser's practice to place such orders with
broker/dealers who supply market quotations to the custodian of the Fund for
appraisal purposes, or who supply research, market and statistical information
to the Fund. The term "research, market and statistical information" includes
advice as to the value of securities; the advisability of investing in,
purchasing or selling securities; the availability of securities or purchasers
or sellers of securities; and analyses and reports concerning issuers,
industries, securities, economic factors and trends, portfolio strategy and the
performance of accounts. The Adviser is not authorized when placing portfolio
transactions for the Fund to pay a brokerage commission (to the extent
applicable) in excess of that which another broker might charge for executing
the same transaction solely on account of the receipt of research, market or
statistical information. The Adviser does not place orders with brokers or
dealers on the basis that the broker or dealer has or has not sold shares of the
Fund. In effecting transactions in over-the-counter securities, orders are
placed with the principal market makers for the security being traded unless,
after exercising care, it appears that more favorable results are available
elsewhere.
Subject also to obtaining the most favorable net results, the Adviser may
place brokerage transactions through the Custodian and a credit against the
custodian fee due to State Street Bank and Trust Company equal to one-half of
the commission on any such transaction will be given on any such transaction.
Except for implementing the policy stated above, there is no intention to place
portfolio transactions with particular broker/dealers or groups thereof.
Although certain research, market and statistical information from
broker/dealers may be useful to the Fund and to the Adviser, it is the opinion
of the Adviser that such information only supplements its own research effort
since the information must still be analyzed, weighed and reviewed by the
Adviser's staff. Such information may be useful to the Adviser in providing
services to clients other than the Fund and not all such information is used by
the Adviser in connection with the Fund. Conversely, such information provided
to the Adviser by broker/dealers through whom other clients of the Adviser
effect securities transactions may be useful to the Adviser in providing
services to the Fund.
The Trustees review from time to time whether the recapture for the benefit
of the Fund of some portion of the brokerage commissions or similar fees paid by
the Fund on portfolio transactions is legally permissible and advisable.
Portfolio Turnover
The Fund's average annual portfolio turnover rate is the ratio of the
lesser of sales or purchases to the monthly average value of the portfolio
securities owned during the year, excluding all securities with maturities or
expiration dates at the time of acquisition of one year or less. A higher rate
involves greater brokerage transaction expenses to the Fund and may result in
the realization of net capital gains, which would be taxable to shareholders
when distributed. Purchases and sales are made for the Fund's portfolio whenever
necessary, in management's opinion, to meet the Fund's objective. Under normal
market conditions, it is anticipated that the Fund's portfolio turnover rate
will not exceed 100% for the initial fiscal year.
NET ASSET VALUE
The net asset value of shares of the Fund will be computed as of the close
of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (the "Exchange) on each day
the Exchange is open for trading (the "Value Time). The Exchange is scheduled to
be closed on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Presidents Day, Good
Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Net asset value per share is determined by dividing the value of the total
assets of a Fund, less all liabilities, by the total number of shares
outstanding.
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An equity security traded on one or more U.S. or foreign exchanges (and not
subject to restrictions against sale by a Fund on such exchanges) will be valued
at its most recent sale price on such exchange as of the Value Time. Lacking any
sales, the security will be valued at the calculated mean between the most
recent bid quotation and the most recent asked quotation (the "Calculated Mean")
on such exchange as of the Value Time. If there are no such bid and asked
quotations, the security will be valued at the most recent bid quotation on such
exchange as of the Value Time. An unlisted equity security which is traded on
the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation ("NASDAQ")
system will be valued at the most recent sale price if there are any sales of
such security reported on such system as of the Value Time. If there are no such
sales on the NASDAQ system, such security will be valued at the high or "inside"
bid quotation as of the Value Time. The value of such security not quoted on the
NASDAQ System, but traded in another over-the-counter market, will be the most
recent sale price if there are any sales of such security on such market as of
the Value Time. If there are no such sales, such security will be valued at the
calculated mean quotation for such security as of the Value Time. If there is no
Calculated Mean quotation, such security will be valued at the most recent bid
quotation as of the Value Time.
Debt securities, other than short-term securities, are valued at prices
supplied by the Fund's pricing agent which reflects broker/dealer supplied
valuations and electronic data processing techniques. Short-term securities with
remaining maturities of sixty days or less are valued by the amortized cost
method, which the Board believes approximates market value. If it is not
possible to value a particular debt security pursuant to these valuation
methods, the value of such security will be the most recent bid quotation
supplied by a bona fide marketmaker as of the Value Time. As a last resort, the
Adviser may generate the price of that debt security taking into account such
factors as it deems appropriate; a valuation method which will not be used with
respect to a particular security for longer than ten (10) consecutive trading
days, or on a date as of which the net asset value per share is to be determined
for securities the aggregate value of which exceeds 5% of the Fund's net assets,
without the approval of the committee or person the Board so designates to
determine the portfolio asset value and calculate the value of any debt
instrument, share of stock or other portfolio security (the "Valuing Agent").
Options contracts on securities, currencies, futures and other financial
instruments traded on an exchange are valued at their most recent sale price on
such exchange as of the Value Time. If no sales are reported on such exchange,
the value will be the Calculated Mean quotation, or if the Calculated Mean
quotation is not available, at the most recent bid quotation in the case of
purchased options, or the most recent asked quotation in the case of written
options. Option contracts on securities, currencies, futures and other financial
instruments traded over-the-counter will be valued at the most recent bid
quotation in the case of purchased options and at the most recent asked
quotation in the case of written options. Futures contracts will be valued at
the most recent settlement price as of the Value Time. Foreign currency forward
contracts will be valued at the value of the underlying currency at the
prevailing currency exchange rate as of the Value Time.
If a security is traded on one or more than one exchanges, or in the
over-the-counter market, quotations shall be taken from the market in which the
security is traded most extensively.
If, in the opinion of the Valuing Agent of the Fund, the value of an asset
as determined in accordance with these procedures does not represent the fair
market value of the asset, the value of the asset shall be taken to be an amount
which, in the opinion of the Valuing Agent of the Fund, represents fair market
value on the basis of all available information. If a portfolio asset cannot be
valued in accordance with the foregoing rules because a recent sale price,
Calculated Mean quotation, bid quotation or other quotation is not available on
the date which the net asset value per share is to be determined (the "Value
Date"), the Valuing Agent will notify the Adviser and, unless otherwise
instructed by the Adviser, may value the asset as previously determined by the
foregoing rules (or, in the case of a newly acquired asset, at cost) for up to
ten (10) consecutive trading days, after which a Valuing Agent fair market value
determination is required.
The value of other portfolio holdings owned by each Fund shall be
determined in a manner which, in the discretion of the Valuing Agent of the
Fund, most fairly reflects fair market value of the property on the value date.
Following the valuations of security or other portfolio assets in terms of
the currency in which the market quotation used is expressed ("Local Currency"),
the Valuing Agent shall calculate these assets in terms of U.S. dollars on the
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basis of conversion of the Local Currencies into U.S. dollars at the prevailing
currency exchange rates on the Value Date.
The officers of the Fund may enter into one or more agreements with one or
more persons appointed as pricing agents to assist the Valuing Agent in
determining the value of the assets of the Fund, as approved by such officers.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Experts
The Financial highlights of the Fund will be included in the prospectus and
the Financial Statements incorporated by reference in this Statement of
Additional Information in reliance on the report of ___________, independent
accountants, and given on the authority of that firm as experts in accounting
and auditing.
Other Information
Many of the investment changes in the Fund will be made at prices different
from those prevailing at the time they may be reflected in a regular report to
shareholders of the Fund. These transactions will reflect investment decisions
made by the Adviser in the light of its other portfolio holdings and tax
considerations and should not be construed as recommendations for similar action
by other investors.
The CUSIP number of the Fund is ____________.
The Fund has a fiscal year end of February 28.
Dechert Price & Rhoads acts as general counsel for the Fund.
The Fund employs __________________________________________________________
as Custodian.
Costs of $_______ incurred by the Fund in conjunction with its organization
are amortized over the five year period beginning ___________, 1996.
Scudder Fund Accounting Corporation, Two International Place, Boston,
Massachusetts, 02110-4103, a subsidiary of the Adviser, computes net asset value
for the Fund. The Fund pays Scudder Fund Accounting Corporation an annual fee
equal to _____________, plus holding and transaction charges for this service.
Scudder Service Corporation ("Service Corporation"), P.O. Box 2291, Boston,
Massachusetts, 02107-2291, a subsidiary of the Adviser, is the transfer and
dividend disbursing agent for the Fund. Service Corporation also serves as
shareholder service agent and provides subaccounting and recordkeeping services
for shareholder accounts in certain retirement and employee benefit plans. The
Fund pays Service Corporation an annual fee for each account maintained for a
participant.
The Fund's prospectus and this Statement of Additional Information omit
certain information contained in the Registration Statement which the Fund has
filed with the SEC under the Securities Act of 1933 and reference is hereby made
to the Registration Statement for further information with respect to the Fund
and the securities offered hereby. This Registration Statement and its
amendments are available for inspection by the public at the SEC in Washington,
D.C.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Statement of Assets and Liabilities ____________________ and the Report
of Independent Accountants are included herein.
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APPENDIX
The following is a description of the ratings given by Moody's and S&P to
corporate bonds.
Ratings of Corporate Bonds
S&P:
Debt rated AAA has the highest rating assigned by S&P. Capacity to pay
interest and repay principal is extremely strong. Debt rated AA has a very
strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal and differs from the highest
rated issues only in small degree. Debt rated A has a strong capacity to pay
interest and repay principal although it is somewhat more susceptible to the
adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than debt in
higher rated categories. Debt rated BBB is regarded as having an adequate
capacity to pay interest and repay principal. Whereas it normally exhibits
adequate protection parameters, adverse economic conditions or changing
circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity to pay interest and
repay principal for debt in this category than in higher rated categories.
Debt rated BB, B, CCC, CC and C is regarded as having predominantly
speculative characteristics with respect to capacity to pay interest and repay
principal. BB indicates the least degree of speculation and C the highest. While
such debt will likely have some quality and protective characteristics, these
are outweighed by large uncertainties or major exposures to adverse conditions.
Debt rated BB has less near-term vulnerability to default than other
speculative issues. However, it faces major ongoing uncertainties or exposure to
adverse business, financial, or economic conditions which could lead to
inadequate capacity to meet timely interest and principal payments. The BB
rating category is also used for debt subordinated to senior debt that is
assigned an actual or implied BBB- rating. Debt rated B has a greater
vulnerability to default but currently has the capacity to meet interest
payments and principal repayments. Adverse business, financial, or economic
conditions will likely impair capacity or willingness to pay interest and repay
principal. The B rating category is also used for debt subordinated to senior
debt that is assigned an actual or implied BB or BB- rating.
Debt rated CCC has a currently identifiable vulnerability to default, and
is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions to meet
timely payment of interest and repayment of principal. In the event of adverse
business, financial, or economic conditions, it is not likely to have the
capacity to pay interest and repay principal. The CCC rating category is also
used for debt subordinated to senior debt that is assigned an actual or implied
B or B- rating. The rating CC typically is applied to debt subordinated to
senior debt that is assigned an actual or implied CCC rating. The rating C
typically is applied to debt subordinated to senior debt which is assigned an
actual or implied CCC- debt rating. The C rating may be used to cover a
situation where a bankruptcy petition has been filed, but debt service payments
are continued. The rating C1 is reserved for income bonds on which no interest
is being paid. Debt rated D is in payment default. The D rating category is used
when interest payments or principal payments are not made on the date due even
if the applicable grace period had 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 if debt service payments are
jeopardized.
Moody's:
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
edge." 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. 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 risks appear
somewhat larger than in Aaa securities. Bonds which are rated A possess many
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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.
Bonds which are rated Baa are considered as medium grade obligations, i.e.,
they are neither highly protected nor poorly secured. Interest payments 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. 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. 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.
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. 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. 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.
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SCUDDER PORTFOLIO TRUST
PART C. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 24. Financial Statements and Exhibits
a. Financial Statements
Included in Part A:
For Scudder Income Fund:
Financial Highlights for the ten fiscal years
ended December 31, 1995 to be filed by amendment.
For Scudder Balanced Fund:
Financial Highlights for the period January 4,
1993 (commencement of operations) to December 31,
1993 and for the two fiscal years ended December
31, 1995 to be filed by amendment.
For Scudder High Yield Bond Fund:
Financial Highlights to be filed by amendment.
Included in Part B:
For Scudder Income Fund:
Investment Portfolio as of December 31, 1995
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of December
31, 1995
Statement of Operations for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1995
Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the two
fiscal years ended December 31, 1995
Financial Highlights for the ten fiscal years
ended December 31, 1995
Notes to Financial Statements
Report of Independent Accountants
(To be filed by amendment)
For Scudder Balanced Fund:
Investment Portfolio as of December 31, 1995
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of December
31, 1995
Statement of Operations for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1995
Statement of Changes in Net Assets for the two
fiscal years ended December 31, 1995
Financial Highlights for the period January 4,
1993 (commencement of operations) to December 31,
1993 and for the two fiscal years ended December
31, 1995
Notes to Financial Statements
Report of Independent Accountants
(To be filed by amendment)
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For Scudder High Yield Bond Fund:
Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of
________ and Related Notes (to be filed by
amendment).
Statements, schedules and historical information other than
those listed above have been omitted since they are either not
applicable or are not required.
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b. Exhibits:
All references are to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. File Nos. 2-13627 and 811-42 (the
"Registration Statement").
1. (a)(1) Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust dated November 3, 1987 is
incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 52 to the
Registration Statement ("Post-Effective Amendment No. 52").
(a)(2) Amendment to Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust dated
November 13, 1990 is incorporated by reference to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 52.
(a)(3) Certificate of Amendment of Declaration of Trust dated October 13,
1992 is incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 54
to the Registration Statement ("Post-Effective Amendment No. 54").
(a)(4) Establishment and Designation of Series dated October 13, 1992 is
incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 54.
(a)(5) Establishment and Designation of
Series dated April 9, 1996 is
filed herein.
2. (a)(1) By-Laws of the Registrant dated September 20, 1984 are incorporated
by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 45 to the Registration
Statement.
(a)(2) Amendment to By-Laws of the Registrant dated August 13, 1991 is
incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 53 to the
Registration Statement.
3. Inapplicable.
4. Specimen certificate representing shares of beneficial interest for
Scudder Income Fund with $0.01 par value is incorporated by
reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 50 to the Registration
Statement ("Post-Effective Amendment No. 50").
5. (a) Investment Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of
Scudder Income Fund, and Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc. ("Scudder")
dated November 14, 1990 is incorporated by reference to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 52.
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(b) Investment Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf of
Scudder Balanced Fund, and Scudder dated December 28, 1992 is
incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 54.
(c) Investment Management Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf
of Scudder High Yield Bond Fund, and Scudder to be filed by
amendment.
6. (a) Underwriting Agreement between the Registrant and Scudder Fund
Distributors, Inc., dated September 10, 1985 is incorporated by
reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 47 to the Registration
Statement.
(b) Underwriting Agreement between the Registrant and Scudder Investor
Services, Inc., dated October 13, 1992 is incorporated by reference
to Post-Effective Amendment No. 54.
7. Inapplicable.
8. (a)(1) Custodian Contract and fee schedule between the Registrant and State
Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street") dated December 31,
1984 is incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 48
to the Registration Statement.
(a)(3) Amendment to Custodian Contract between the Registrant and State
Street dated April 1, 1985 is incorporated by reference to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 50.
(a)(4) Amendment to Custodian Contract between the Registrant and State
Street dated March 10, 1987 is incorporated by reference to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 50.
(a)(5) Amendment to Custodian Contract between the Registrant and State
Street dated March 10, 1987 is incorporated by reference to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 50.
(a)(6) Amendment to Custodian Contract between the Registrant and State
Street dated August 11, 1987 is incorporated by reference to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 50.
(a)(7) Amendment to Custodian Contract between the Registrant and State
Street dated August 9, 1988 is incorporated by reference to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 50.
(a)(8) Fee schedule for Exhibit 8(a)(1) is incorporated by reference to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 60.
(a)(9) Amendment to Custodian Contract between the Registrant and State
Street dated _____, to be filed by amendment.
(a)(10) Fee schedule for Exhibit 8(a)(9) to be filed by amendment.
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(b)(1) Subcustodian Agreement with fee schedule between State Street and
The Bank of New York, London office, dated December 31, 1978 is
incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 36 to
the Registration Statement.
9. (a)(1) Transfer Agency and Service Agreement with fee schedule between the
Registrant and Scudder Service Corporation dated October 2, 1989 is
incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 51 to the
Registration Statement ("Post-Effective Amendment No. 51").
(a)(2) Revised fee schedule dated October 1, 1995 for Exhibit 9(a)(1) is
filed herein.
(b)(1) COMPASS Service Agreement with fee schedule with Scudder Trust
Company dated January 1, 1990 is incorporated by reference to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 51.
(b)(2) COMPASS Service Agreement between Scudder Trust Company and the
Registrant dated October 1, 1995 is filed herein.
(c)(1) Service Agreement between Copeland Associates, Inc. and Scudder
Service Corporation (on behalf of Scudder Balance Fund) dated June
8, 1995 to be filed by amendment.
(d) Shareholder Services Agreement between the Registrant and Charles
Schwab & Co., Inc. dated June 1, 1990 is incorporated by reference
to Post-Effective Amendment No. 52.
(e)(1) Fund Accounting Services Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf
of Scudder Balanced Fund, and Scudder Fund Accounting
Corporation dated January 18, 1995 is incorporated by reference to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 60.
(e)(2) Fund Accounting Services Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf
of Scudder Income Fund, and Scudder Fund Accounting Corporation dated
January 12, 1995 is incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 60.
(e)(3) Fund Accounting Services Agreement between the Registrant, on behalf
of Scudder High Yield Bond Fund, and Scudder Fund Accounting
Corporation dated __________ to be filed by amendment.
10. Inapplicable.
11. Inapplicable.
12. Inapplicable.
13. Inapplicable.
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14. (a) Scudder Flexi-Plan for Corporations and Self-Employed Individuals is
incorporated by reference to Scudder Equity Trust Post-Effective
Amendment No. 12 to its Registration Statement on Form N-1A [File
Nos. 2-78724 and 811-1444] filed on December 2, 1988 ("Equity Trust
Post-Effective Amendment No. 12").
(b) Scudder Individual Retirement Plan is incorporated by reference to
Equity Trust Post-Effective Amendment No. 12.
(c) SEP-IRA is incorporated by reference to Equity Trust Post-Effective
Amendment No. 12.
(d) Scudder Funds 403(b) Plan is incorporated by reference to Equity
Trust Post-Effective Amendment No. 12.
(e) Scudder Cash or Deferred Profit Sharing Plan under Section 401(k) is
incorporated by reference to Equity Trust Post-Effective Amendment
No. 12.
15. Inapplicable.
16. Schedule of Computation of Performance Information is incorporated
by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 50 to the Registration
Statement.
17. Inapplicable.
18. Inapplicable.
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Power of Attorney for Daniel Pierce, Henry P. Becton, Jr., Dudley H. Ladd, David
S. Lee, George M. Lovejoy, Jr. and Wesley W. Marple, Jr. is incorporated by
reference to the Signature Page of Post-Effective Amendment No. 52.
Power of Attorney for Jean C. Tempel is incorporated by reference to the
Signature Page of Post-Effective Amendment No. 60.
Item 25. Persons Controlled by or under Common Control with Registrant.
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None
Item 26. Number of Holders of Securities (as of March 31, 1996).
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(1) (2)
Title of Class Number of Record Shareholders
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Shares of beneficial interest
($0.01 par value):
Scudder Income Fund 26,320
Scudder Balanced Fund 7,283
Item 27. Indemnification.
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A policy of insurance covering Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc.,
its affiliates including Scudder Investor Services, Inc., and
all of the registered investment companies advised by Scudder,
Stevens & Clark, Inc. insures the Registrant's Trustees and
officers and others against liability arising by reason of an
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alleged breach of duty caused by any negligent act, error or
accidental omission in the scope of their duties.
Article IV Sections 4.1 - 4.3 of Registrant's Declaration of
Trust provide as follows:
Section 4.1. No Personal Liability of Shareholders, Trustees,
etc. No Shareholder shall be subject to any personal liability
whatsoever to any Person in connection with Trust Property or
the acts, obligations or affairs of the Trust. No Trustee,
officer, employee or agent of the Trust shall be subject to
any personal liability whatsoever to any Person, other than to
the Trust or its Shareholders, in connection with Trust
Property or the affairs of the Trust, save only that arising
from bad faith, willful misfeasance, gross negligence or
reckless disregard of his duties with respect to such Person;
and all such Persons shall look solely to the Trust Property
for satisfaction of claims of any nature arising in connection
with the affairs of the Trust. If any Shareholder, Trustee,
officer, employee, or agent, as such, of the Trust, is made a
party to any suit or proceeding to enforce any such liability
of the Trust, he shall not, on account thereof, be held to any
personal liability. The Trust shall indemnify and hold each
Shareholder harmless from and against all claims and
liabilities, to which such Shareholder may become subject by
reason of his being or having been a Shareholder, and shall
reimburse such Shareholder for all legal and other expenses
reasonably incurred by him in connection with any such claim
or liability. The indemnification and reimbursement by the
preceding sentence shall be made only out of the assets of the
one or more series of which the Shareholder who is entitled to
indemnification or reimbursement was a Shareholder at the time
the act or event occurred which gave rise to the claim against
or liability of said Shareholders. The rights accruing to a
Shareholder under this Section 4.1 shall not impair any other
right to which such Shareholder may be lawfully entitled, nor
shall anything herein contained restrict the right of the
Trust to indemnify or reimburse a Shareholder in any
appropriate situation even though not specifically provided
herein.
Section 4.2. Non-Liability of Trustees, etc. 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 own bad faith, willful misfeasance,
gross negligence or reckless disregard of the duties involved
in the conduct of his office.
Section 4.3 Mandatory Indemnification. (a) Subject to the
exceptions and limitations contained in paragraph (b) below:
(i) every person who is, or has been, a Trustee or
officer of the Trust shall be indemnified by the Trust to the
fullest extent permitted by law against all liability and
against all expenses reasonably incurred or paid by him in
connection with any claim, action, suit or proceeding in which
he becomes involved as a party or otherwise by virtue of his
being or having been a Trustee or officer and against amounts
paid or incurred by him in the settlement thereof;
(ii) the words "claim," "action," "suit," or
"proceeding" shall apply to all claims, actions, suits or
proceedings (civil, criminal, or other, including appeals),
actual or threatened; and the words "liability" and "expenses"
shall include, without limitation, attorneys' fees, costs,
judgments, amounts paid in settlement, fines, penalties and
other liabilities.
(b) No indemnification shall be provided hereunder to a
Trustee or officer:
(i) against any liability to the Trust or the
Shareholders by reason of a final adjudication by the court or
other body before which the proceeding was brought that he
engaged in willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or
reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of
his office;
(ii) with respect to any matter as to which he shall
have been finally adjudicated not to have acted in good faith
in the reasonable belief that his action was in the best
interest of the Trust;
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(iii) in the event of a settlement or other
disposition not involving a final adjudication as provided in
paragraph (b)(i) resulting in a payment by a Trustee or
officer, unless there has been a determination 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 office;
(A) by the court or other body approving the settlement
or other disposition; or
(B) based upon a review of readily available facts (as
opposed to a full trial-type inquiry) by (x) vote of a
majority of the Disinterested Trustees acting on the
matter (provided that a majority of the Disinterested
Trustees then in office act on the matter) or (y)
written opinion of independent legal counsel.
(c) The rights of indemnification herein provided may be
insured against by policies maintained by the Trust, shall be
severable, shall not affect any other rights to which any
Trustee or officer may now or hereafter be entitled, shall
continue as to a person who has ceased to be such Trustee or
officer and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs,
executors, administrators and assigns of such a person.
Nothing contained herein shall affect any rights to
indemnification to which personnel of the Trust other than
Trustees and officers may be entitled by contract or otherwise
under law.
(d) Expenses of preparation and presentation of a defense to
any claim, action, suit, or proceeding of the character
described in paragraph (a) of this Section 4.3 shall be
advanced by the Trust prior to final disposition thereof upon
receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of the recipient, to
repay such amount if it is ultimately determined that he is
not entitled to indemnification under this Section 4.3,
provided that either:
(i) such undertaking is secured by a surety bond or
some other appropriate security provided by the recipient, or
the Trust shall be insured against losses arising out of any
such advances; or
(ii) a majority of the Disinterested Trustees acting
on the matter (provided that a majority of the Disinterested
Trustees act on the matter) or an independent legal counsel in
a written opinion shall determine, based upon a review of
readily available facts (as opposed to a full trial-type
inquiry), that there is reason to believe that the recipient
ultimately will be found entitled to indemnification.
As used in this Section 4.3, a "Disinterested Trustee"
is one who is not (i) an "Interested Person" of the Trust
(including anyone who has been exempted from being an
"Interested Person" by any rule, regulation or order of the
Commission), or (ii) involved in the claim, action, suit or
proceeding.
Item 28. Business or Other Connections of Investment Adviser
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The Adviser has stockholders and employees who are denominated
officers but do not as such have corporation-wide
responsibilities. Such persons are not considered officers for
the purpose of this Item 28.
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Business and Other Connections of Board
Name of Directors of Registrant's Adviser
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Stephen R. Beckwith Director, Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc. (investment adviser)**
Lynn S. Birdsong Director, Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc. (investment adviser)**
Supervisory Director, The Latin America Income and Appreciation Fund N.V. (investment
company) +
Supervisory Director, The Venezuela High Income Fund N.V. (investment company) xx
Supervisory Director, Scudder Mortgage Fund (investment company) +
Supervisory Director, Scudder Floating Rate Funds for Fannie Mae Mortgage Securities I
& II (investment company) +
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Director, Scudder, Stevens & Clark (Luxembourg) S.A. (investment manager) #
Trustee, Scudder Funds Trust (investment company)*
President & Director, The Latin America Dollar Income Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
President & Director, Scudder World Income Opportunities Fund, Inc. (investment
company)**
Director, Inverlatin Dollar Income Fund, Inc. (investment company) Georgetown, Grand
Cayman, Cayman Islands
Director, ProMexico Fixed Income Dollar Fund, Inc. (investment company) Georgetown,
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Director, Canadian High Income Fund (investment company)#
Director, Hot Growth Companies Fund (investment company)#
Partner, George Birdsong Co., Rye, NY
Nicholas Bratt Director, Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc. (investment adviser)**
President & Director, Scudder New Europe Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
President & Director, The Brazil Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
President & Director, The First Iberian Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
President & Director, Scudder International Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
President & Director, Scudder Global Fund, Inc. (Director only on Scudder Global Fund,
a series of Scudder Global Fund, Inc.) (investment company)**
President & Director, The Korea Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
President & Director, Scudder New Asia Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
President, The Argentina Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
Vice President, Scudder, Stevens & Clark Corporation (Delaware) (investment adviser)**
Vice President, Scudder, Stevens & Clark Japan, Inc. (investment adviser)###
Vice President, Scudder, Stevens & Clark of Canada Ltd. (Canadian investment adviser)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Vice President, Scudder, Stevens & Clark Overseas Corporationoo
Linda C. Coughlin Director, Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc. (investment adviser)**
Director, Scudder Investor Services, Inc. (broker/dealer)**
President & Trustee, AARP Cash Investment Funds (investment company)**
President & Trustee, AARP Growth Trust (investment company)**
President & Trustee, AARP Income Trust (investment company)**
President & Trustee, AARP Tax Free Income Trust (investment company)**
Director, SFA, Inc. (advertising agency)*
Margaret D. Hadzima Director, Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc. (investment adviser)*
Assistant Treasurer, Scudder Investor Services, Inc. (broker/dealer)*
Jerard K. Hartman Director, Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc. (investment adviser)**
Vice President, Scudder California Tax Free Trust (investment company)*
Vice President, Scudder Equity Trust (investment company)*
Vice President, Scudder Cash Investment Trust (investment company)*
Vice President, Scudder Global Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
Vice President, Scudder GNMA Fund (investment company)*
Vice President, Scudder Portfolio Trust (investment company)*
Vice President, Scudder International Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
Vice President, Scudder Investment Trust (investment company)*
Vice President, Scudder Municipal Trust (investment company)*
Vice President, Scudder Mutual Funds, Inc. (investment company)**
Vice President, Scudder New Asia Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
Vice President, Scudder New Europe Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
Vice President, Scudder Securities Trust (investment company)*
Part C - Page 8
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Vice President, Scudder State Tax Free Trust (investment company)*
Vice President, Scudder Funds Trust (investment company)*
Vice President, Scudder Tax Free Money Fund (investment company)*
Vice President, Scudder Tax Free Trust (investment company)*
Vice President, Scudder U.S. Treasury Money Fund (investment company)*
Vice President, Scudder Variable Life Investment Fund (investment company)*
Vice President, The Brazil Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
Vice President, The Korea Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
Vice President, The Argentina Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
Vice President & Director, Scudder, Stevens & Clark of Canada, Ltd. (Canadian
investment adviser) Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Vice President, The First Iberian Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
Vice President, The Latin America Dollar Income Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
Vice President, Scudder World Income Opportunities Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
Richard A. Holt Director, Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc. (investment adviser)++
Vice President, Scudder Variable Life Investment Fund (investment company)*
Dudley H. Ladd Director, Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc. (investment adviser)**
Senior Vice President & Director, Scudder Investor Services, Inc. (broker/dealer)*
President & Director, SFA, Inc. (advertising agency)*
Vice President & Trustee, Scudder Cash Investment Trust (investment company)*
Trustee, Scudder Investment Trust (investment company)*
Trustee, Scudder Portfolio Trust (investment company)*
Trustee, Scudder Municipal Trust (investment company)*
Trustee, Scudder State Tax Free Trust (investment company)*
Vice President, Scudder U.S. Treasury Money Fund (investment company)*
Douglas M. Loudon Director, Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc. (investment adviser)**
Vice President & Trustee, Scudder Equity Trust (investment company)*
Vice President, Scudder Global Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
Vice President, Scudder Investment Trust (investment company)*
Vice President & Director, Scudder Mutual Funds, Inc. (investment company)**
Vice President & Trustee, Scudder Securities Trust (investment company)*
Vice President, AARP Cash Investment Funds (investment company)**
Vice President, AARP Growth Trust (investment company)**
Vice President, AARP Income Trust (investment company)**
Vice President, AARP Tax Free Income Trust (investment company)**
Vice President, Scudder, Stevens & Clark Corporation (Delaware) (investment adviser)**
Senior Vice President, Scudder Investor Services, Inc. (broker/dealer)*
Vice President, Scudder, Stevens & Clark of Canada Ltd. (Canadian investment adviser)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Chairman, World Capital Fund (investment company) Luxembourg ##
Managing Director, Kankaku - Scudder Capital Asset Management Corporation (investment
adviser)**
Chairman & Director, Scudder, Stevens & Clark Japan, Inc. (investment adviser)###
President, The Japan Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
Trustee, Scudder, Stevens & Clark Supplemental Retirement Income Plan
Trustee, Scudder, Stevens & Clark Profit Sharing Plan**
Chairman & Director, The World Capital Fund (investment company) Luxembourg
Chairman & Director, Scudder, Stevens & Clark (Luxembourg), S.A., Luxembourg#
Chairman, Canadian High Income Fund (investment company) #
Chairman, Hot Growth Companies Fund (investment company) #
Vice President & Director, Scudder Precious Metals, Inc. xxx
Part C - Page 9
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Director, Berkshire Farm & Services for Youth
Board of Governors & President, Investment Counsel Association of America
John T. Packard Director, Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc. (investment adviser)**
President, Montgomery Street Income Securities, Inc. (investment company) o
Director, Scudder Realty Advisors, Inc. (realty investment adviser) x
Juris Padegs Secretary & Director, Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc. (investment adviser)**
Chairman & Director, The Brazil Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
Vice President & Trustee, Scudder Equity Trust (investment company)*
Chairman & Director, The First Iberian Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
Trustee, Scudder Funds Trust (investment company)*
Vice President & Assistant Secretary, Scudder Global Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
Trustee, Scudder Investment Trust (investment company)*
Vice President, Assistant Secretary & Director, Scudder International Fund, Inc.
(investment company)**
Vice President, The Latin America Dollar Income Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
Trustee, Scudder Municipal Trust (investment company)*
Vice President & Assistant Secretary, Scudder Mutual Funds, Inc. (investment company)**
Vice President & Director, Scudder New Europe Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
Trustee, Scudder State Tax Free Trust (investment company)*
Vice President, Assistant Secretary & Director, Scudder New Asia Fund, Inc. (investment
company)**
Trustee, Scudder Securities Trust (investment company)*
Vice President & Trustee, Scudder Tax Free Money Fund (investment company)*
Trustee, Scudder Tax Free Trust (investment company)*
Chairman & Director, The Korea Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
Vice President & Director, The Argentina Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
Secretary, Scudder, Stevens & Clark of Canada Ltd. (Canadian investment adviser),
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Vice President & Director, Scudder Realty Advisors, Inc. (realty investment adviser) x
Assistant Secretary, SFA, Inc. (advertising agency)*
Vice President & Director, Scudder Investor Services, Inc. (broker/dealer)**
Assistant Treasurer & Director, Kankaku - Scudder Capital Asset Management (investment
adviser)**
Chairman & Director, Scudder, Stevens & Clark Japan, Inc. (investment adviser)###
Chairman & Director, Scudder, Stevens & Clark Corporation (Delaware) (investment
adviser)**
Chairman & Supervisory Director, Sovereign High Yield Investment Company N.V.
(investment company) +
Director, President Investment Trust Corporation (Joint Venture)***
Vice President, Scudder World Income Opportunities Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
Director, Vice President & Assistant Secretary, Scudder Precious Metals, Inc. xxx
Vice President & Director, Scudder Service Corporation (in-house transfer agent)*
Chairman, Scudder, Stevens & Clark Overseas Corporationoo
Director, Scudder Trust (Cayman) Ltd. (trust services company)xxx
Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, Inc., Washington, D.C.
Director, Baltic International USA
Director, Baltic International Airlines (a limited liability company) Riga, Latvia
Daniel Pierce Chairman & Director, Scudder New Europe Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
Trustee, California Tax Free Trust (investment company)*
President & Trustee, Scudder Equity Trust (investment company)**
Director, The First Iberian Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
Part C - Page 10
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President & Trustee, Scudder GNMA Fund (investment company)*
President & Trustee, Scudder Portfolio Trust (investment company)*
President & Trustee, Scudder Funds Trust (investment company)*
President & Director, Scudder Institutional Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
President & Director, Scudder Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
Director, Scudder International Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
President & Trustee, Scudder Investment Trust (investment company)*
Vice President & Trustee, Scudder Municipal Trust (investment company)*
President & Director, Scudder Mutual Funds, Inc. (investment company)**
Director, Scudder New Asia Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
President & Trustee, Scudder Securities Trust (investment company)**
Trustee, Scudder State Tax Free Trust (investment company)*
Vice President & Trustee, Scudder Variable Life Investment Fund (investment company)*
Director, The Brazil Fund, Inc. (until 7/94) (investment company)**
Vice President & Assistant Treasurer, Montgomery Street Income Securities, Inc.
(investment company)o
Vice President & Director, Scudder Global Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
Vice President, Director & Assistant Treasurer, Scudder Investor Services, Inc.
(broker/dealer)*
President & Director, Scudder Service Corporation (in-house transfer agent)*
Chairman & President, Scudder, Stevens & Clark of Canada, Ltd. (Canadian investment
adviser), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Chairman, Assistant Treasurer & Director, Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc. (investment
adviser)**
President & Director, Scudder Precious Metals, Inc. xxx
Chairman & Director, Scudder Global Opportunities
Funds (investment company) Luxembourg
Chairman, Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Ltd. (investment adviser) London, England
Director, Scudder Fund Accounting Corporation (in-house fund accounting agent)*
Director, Scudder Realty Holdings Corporation (a real estate holding company)*
Director, Scudder Latin America Investment Trust PLC (investment company)@
Incorporator, Scudder Trust Company (a trust company)+++
Director, Fiduciary Trust Company (banking & trust company) Boston, MA
Director, Fiduciary Company Incorporated (banking & trust
company) Boston, MA
Trustee, New England Aquarium, Boston, MA
Cornelia M. Small Director, Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc. (investment adviser)**
Vice President, Scudder Global Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
Vice President, AARP Cash Investment Funds (investment company)*
Vice President, AARP Growth Trust (investment company)*
Vice President, AARP Income Trust (investment company)*
Vice President, AARP Tax Free Income Trust (investment company)*
Edmond D. Villani President & Director, Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc. (investment adviser)**
Chairman & Director, Scudder Global Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
Chairman & Director, Scudder International Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
Chairman & Director, Scudder New Asia Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
Trustee, Scudder Securities Trust (investment company)*
Chairman & Director, The Argentina Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
Director, Scudder Realty Advisors, Inc. (realty investment adviser) x
Supervisory Director, Scudder Mortgage Fund (investment company) +
Chairman & Director, The Latin America Dollar Income Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
Director, Scudder, Stevens & Clark Japan, Inc. (investment adviser)###
Part C - Page 11
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Chairman & Director, Scudder World Income Opportunities Fund, Inc. (investment
company)**
Supervisory Director, Scudder Floating Rate Funds for Fannie Mae Mortgage Securities I
& II (investment company)+
Director, The Brazil Fund, Inc. (investment company)**
Director, Indosuez High Yield Bond Fund (investment company) Luxembourg
President & Director, Scudder, Stevens & Clark Overseas Corporationoo
President & Director, Scudder, Stevens & Clark Corporation (Delaware) (investment
adviser)**
Director, IBJ Global Investment Manager S.A., (Luxembourg investment management
company) Luxembourg, Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg
* Two International Place, Boston, MA
x 333 South Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA
** 345 Park Avenue, New York, NY
++ Two Prudential Plaza, 180 N. Stetson Avenue, Chicago, IL
+++ 5 Industrial Way, Salem, NH
o 101 California Street, San Francisco, CA
# 11, rue Aldringen, L-1118 Luxembourg, Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg
+ John B. Gorsiraweg 6, Willemstad Curacao, Netherlands Antilles
xx De Ruyterkade 62, P.O. Box 812, Willemstad Curacao, Netherlands Antilles
## 2 Boulevard Royal, Luxembourg
*** B1 2F3F 248 Section 3, Nan King East Road, Taipei, Taiwan
xxx Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies
oo 20-5, Ichibancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
### 1-7, Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
@ c/o Sinclair Hendersen Limited, 23 Cathedral Yard, Exeter, Devon
</TABLE>
Item 29. Principal Underwriters.
(a) Scudder California Tax Free Trust
Scudder Cash Investment Trust
Scudder Equity Trust
Scudder Fund, Inc.
Scudder Funds Trust
Scudder Global Fund, Inc.
Scudder GNMA Fund
Scudder Institutional Fund, Inc.
Scudder International Fund, Inc.
Scudder Investment Trust
Scudder Municipal Trust
Scudder Mutual Funds, Inc.
Scudder Portfolio Trust
Scudder Securities Trust
Scudder State Tax Free Trust
Scudder Tax Free Money Fund
Scudder Tax Free Trust
Scudder U.S. Treasury Money Fund
Scudder Variable Life Investment Fund
AARP Cash Investment Funds
AARP Growth Trust
AARP Income Trust
AARP Tax Free Income Trust
The Japan Fund, Inc.
Part C - Page 12
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C> <C>
(b)
(1) (2) (3)
Name and Principal Position and Offices with Positions and
Business Address Scudder Investor Services, Inc. Offices with Registrant
------------------ ------------------------------- ------------------------
E. Michael Brown Assistant Treasurer None
Two International Place
Boston, MA 02110
Mark S. Casady Vice President and Director None
Two International Place
Boston, MA 02110
Linda Coughlin Director None
345 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10154
Richard W. Desmond Vice President None
345 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10154
Coleen Downs Dinneen Assistant Clerk Assistant Secretary
Two International Place
Boston, MA 02110
Paul J. Elmlinger Vice President None
345 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10154
Cuyler W. Findlay Senior Vice President None
345 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10154
Margaret D. Hadzima Assistant Treasurer None
Two International Place
Boston, MA 02110
Thomas W. Joseph Vice President, Director, Vice President
Two International Place Treasurer and Assistant Clerk
Boston, MA 02110
Dudley H. Ladd Senior Vice President and Trustee
Two International Place Director
Boston, MA 02110
David S. Lee President, Assistant Vice President & Trustee
Two International Place Treasurer and Director
Boston, MA 02110
Douglas M. Loudon Senior Vice President None
345 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10154
Part C - Page 13
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Name and Principal Position and Offices with Positions and
Business Address Scudder Investor Services, Inc. Offices with Registrant
------------------ ------------------------------- ------------------------
Thomas F. McDonough Clerk Vice President, Secretary
Two International Place & Assistant Treasurer
Boston, MA 02110
Thomas H. O'Brien Assistant Treasurer None
345 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10154
Edward J. O'Connell Assistant Treasurer Vice President & Assistant
345 Park Avenue Treasurer
New York, NY 10154
Juris Padegs Vice President and Director None
345 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10154
Daniel Pierce Vice President, Director President & Trustee
Two International Place and Assistant Treasurer
Boston, MA 02110
Kathryn L. Quirk Vice President None
345 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10154
Edmund J. Thimme Vice President and Director None
345 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10154
David B. Watts Assistant Treasurer None
Two International Place
Boston, MA 02110
Linda J. Wondrack Vice President None
Two International Place
Boston, MA 02110
The Underwriter has employees who are denominated officers of an
operational area. Such persons do not have corporation-wide
responsibilities and are not considered officers for the purpose of
this Item 29.
</TABLE>
(c)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Net Underwriting Compensation on
Name of Principal Discounts and Redemptions Brokerage Other Compensation
Underwriter Commissions and Repurchases Commissions
----------------- ---------------- --------------- ----------- -------------------
Scudder Investor None None None None
Services, Inc.
</TABLE>
Part C - Page 14
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Item 30. Location of Accounts and Records.
- ------- ---------------------------------
Certain accounts, books and other documents required to be
maintained by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Act and the Rules
promulgated thereunder are maintained by Scudder, Stevens &
Clark, Two International Place, Boston, MA 02110. Records
relating to the duties of the Registrant's custodian are
maintained by State Street Bank and Trust Company, Heritage
Drive, North Quincy, Massachusetts. Records relating to the
duties of the Registrant's transfer agent are maintained by
Scudder Service Corporation, Two International Place, Boston,
Massachusetts.
Item 31. Management Services.
- ------- --------------------
Inapplicable.
Item 32. Undertakings.
- -------- -------------
The Registrant hereby undertakes to file a post-effective
amendment, using reasonably current financial statements of
Scudder High Yield Bond Fund, within four to six months from
the effective date of the Registrant's Registration Statement
under the 1933 Act.
The Registrant hereby undertakes to furnish each person to
whom a prospectus is delivered with a copy of such Fund's
latest annual report to shareholders upon request and without
change.
The Registrant hereby undertakes to call a meeting of
shareholders for the purpose of voting on the question of
removal of a Trustee or Trustees when requested to do so by
the holders of at least 10% of the Registrant's outstanding
shares and in connection with such meeting to comply with the
provisions of Section 16(c) of the Investment Company Act of
1940 relating to shareholder communications.
The Registrant hereby undertakes, insofar as indemnification
for liability arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be
permitted to trustees, officers and controlling persons of the
registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise,
the registrant 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 registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a
trustee, officer or controlling person of the registrant in
the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is
asserted by such trustee, officer or controlling person in
connection with the securities being registered, the
registrant will unless in the opinion of its counsel the
matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submits 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.
Part C - Page 15
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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 amendment to
its Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereto duly authorized, in the City of Boston and the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts on the 12th day of April, 1996.
SCUDDER PORTFOLIO TRUST
By /s/Thomas F. McDonough
-----------------------------------
Thomas F. McDonough, Vice President,
Secretary and Assistant Treasurer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this
amendment to its Registration Statement has been signed below by the following
persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<C> <C> <C>
SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
/s/Daniel Pierce
- --------------------------------------
Daniel Pierce* President (Principal Executive April 12, 1996
Officer) and Trustee
/s/Henry P. Becton, Jr.
- --------------------------------------
Henry P. Becton, Jr.* Trustee April 12, 1996
/s/Dudley H. Ladd
- --------------------------------------
Dudley H. Ladd* Trustee April 12, 1996
/s/David S. Lee
- --------------------------------------
David S. Lee* Vice President and Trustee April 12, 1996
/s/George M. Lovejoy, Jr.
- --------------------------------------
George M. Lovejoy, Jr.* Trustee April 12, 1996
/s/Wesley W. Marple, Jr.
- --------------------------------------
Wesley W. Marple, Jr.* Trustee April 12, 1996
/s/Jean C. Tempel
- --------------------------------------
Jean C. Tempel* Trustee April 12, 1996
<PAGE>
DATE
/s/Pamela A. McGrath
- --------------------------------------
Pamela A. McGrath Treasurer (Principal Financial and April 12, 1996
Accounting Officer) and Vice President
</TABLE>
*By: Thomas F. McDonough
--------------------
Thomas F. McDonough**
** Attorney-in-fact pursuant to a power of attorney contained in the signature
page of the Post-Effective Amendment No. 52 to the Registration Statement
filed February 22, 1991 and pursuant to a power of attorney contained in
the signature page of Post-Effective Amendment No. 60 to the Registration
Statement filed April 17, 1995.
<PAGE>
File No. 2-13627
File No. 811-42
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
EXHIBITS
TO
FORM N-1A
POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 61
TO REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
AND
AMENDMENT NO. 23
TO REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940
SCUDDER PORTFOLIO TRUST
<PAGE>
SCUDDER PORTFOLIO TRUST
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit 1(a)(5)
Exhibit 9(a)(2)
Exhibit 9(b)(2)
EXHIBIT 1(a)(5)
SCUDDER PORTFOLIO TRUST
Establishment and Designation of Series
of Beneficial Interest, $.01 Par Value
The undersigned, being a majority of the duly elected and qualified
Trustees of Scudder Portfolio Trust, a Massachusetts business trust (the
"Trust"), acting pursuant to Section 5.11 of the Amended and Restated
Declaration of Trust dated November 3, 1987, as amended (the "Declaration of
Trust"), hereby divide the shares of beneficial interest of the Trust into three
separate series (each individually a "Fund" or collectively the "Funds"), each
Fund to have the following special and relative rights:
1. The Funds shall be designated as follows:
Scudder Income Fund
Scudder Balanced Fund
Scudder High Yield Bond Fund
2. Each Fund shall be authorized to hold cash and invest in securities and
instruments and use investment techniques as described in the Trust's
registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended from time to
time. Each share of beneficial interest of each Fund ("share") shall be
redeemable as provided in the Declaration of Trust, shall be entitled to one
vote (or fraction thereof in respect of a fractional share) on matters on which
shares of that Fund shall be entitled to vote and shall represent a pro rata
beneficial interest in the assets allocated to that Fund. The proceeds of sales
of shares of a Fund, together with any income and gain thereon, less any
diminution or expenses thereof, shall irrevocably belong to that Fund, unless
otherwise required by law. Each share of a Fund shall be entitled to receive its
pro rata share of net assets of that Fund upon liquidation of that Fund.
3. Shareholders of each Fund shall vote separately as a class on any matter
to the extent required by, and any matter shall be deemed to have been
effectively acted upon with respect to that Fund as provided in, Rule 18f-2, as
from time to time in effect, under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as
amended, or any successor rule.
4. The shares of beneficial interest of the Trust outstanding on the date
hereof shall be deemed to be shares of Scudder Income Fund and Scudder Balanced
Fund.
5. The assets and liabilities of the Trust existing on the date hereof
shall, except as provided below, be allocated to Scudder Income Fund and Scudder
Balanced Fund and, hereafter, the assets and liabilities of the Trust shall be
allocated among the Funds as set forth in Section 5.11 of the Declaration of
Trust, except as provided below.
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(a) Costs incurred in connection with the organization and
registration of shares of Scudder High Yield Bond Fund shall be
amortized by such Fund over the five-year period beginning with
the month the Fund commences operations.
(b) The liabilities, expenses, costs, charges or reserves of the
Trust which are not readily identifiable as belonging to any
particular Fund shall be allocated among the Funds on the basis of
their relative average daily net assets.
(c) The Trustees may from time to time in particular cases make
specific allocations of assets or liabilities among the Funds.
6. The Trustees (including any successor Trustees) shall have the right at
any time and from time to time to reallocate assets and expenses or to change
the designation of any Fund now or hereafter created, or to otherwise change the
special and relative rights of any such Fund provided that such change shall not
adversely affect the rights of shareholders of a Fund.
The foregoing shall be effective upon execution.
/s/Henry P. Becton, Jr.
- ---------------------------------
Henry P. Becton, Jr., as Trustee
/s/Dudley H. Ladd
- ---------------------------------
Dudley H. Ladd, as Trustee
/s/David S. Lee
- ---------------------------------
David S. Lee, as Trustee
/s/George M. Lovejoy, Jr.
- ---------------------------------
George M. Lovejoy, Jr., as Trustee
/s/Wesley W. Marple, Jr.
- ---------------------------------
Wesley W. Marple, Jr., as Trustee
- ---------------------------------
Daniel Pierce, as Trustee
<PAGE>
/s/Jean C. Tempel
- ---------------------------------
/s/Jean C. Tempel, as Trustee
Dated: April 9, 1996
EXHIBIT 9(a)(2)
SCUDDER TRUST COMPANY
FEE INFORMATION FOR SERVICES PROVIDED UNDER
COMPASS AND TRAK 2000 SERVICE AGREEMENT
Annual maintenance fee for each participant in a retirement and
employee benefit plan:
Each Account or
---------------
Sub Account
-----------
Money Market Funds $28.90
Monthly Income Funds 25.00
Quarterly Distribution Funds 20.40
Annual Distribution Funds 17.55
1/12th of the annual maintenance fee shall be charged and payable
each month. It will be charged for any participant who at any time
during the month had a share or unit account balance in the fund.
Out of pocket expenses shall be reimbursed by the fund to Scudder
Trust Company. Such expenses include but are not limited to the
following:
Supplies:
Paper and envelopes in connection with participant
statements and administrative reports
Telephone (portion allocable to servicing accounts)
Postage, overnight service or similar services
Microfilm
Microfiche
TRACK 2000 Fees
- ---------------
Annual Base Fee $ 240,000.00
Each Account or
---------------
Sub Account
-----------
IRA 6.00
403 B 7.00
401 K 8.00
On behalf of the Funds listed on
Attachment A: Scudder Trust Company
By: /s/David S. Lee By: /s/Dennis M. Cronin, Jr.
---------------- ---------------------------
David S. Lee Dennis M. Cronin, Jr.
Vice President Vice President and Treasurer
Date: October 1, 1995 Date: October 1, 1995
<PAGE>
ATTACHMENT A
COMPASS and TRAK 2000 SERVICE AGREEMENT
Money Market Accounts
Scudder Cash Investment Trust
Scudder U.S. Treasury Money Fund
Monthly Income Funds
Scudder GNMA Fund
Scudder International Bond Fund
Scudder Short Term Bond Fund
Scudder Short Term Global Income Fund
Scudder Zero Coupon 2000 Fund
Quarterly Distribution Funds
Scudder Pathway Balanced Portfolio
Scudder Balanced Fund
Scudder Pathway Conservative Portfolio
Scudder Emerging Markets Income Fund
Scudder Growth and Income Fund
Scudder Income Fund
Annual Distribution Funds
Scudder Capital Growth Fund
Scudder Development Fund
Scudder Global Fund
Scudder Global Small Company Fund
Scudder Gold Fund
Scudder Greater Europe Growth Fund
Scudder International Fund
Scudder Latin America Fund
Scudder Pacific Opportunities Fund
Scudder Quality Growth Fund
Scudder Small Company Value Fund
Scudder Value Fund
dated as of October 6, 1995
2
EXHIBIT 9(b)(2)
COMPASS AND TRAK 2000 SERVICE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made as of this 1st day of October, 1995, by and
between SCUDDER TRUST COMPANY, a New Hampshire banking corporation ("Trust
Company") and SCUDDER PORTFOLIO TRUST, a Massachusetts business trust (the
"Fund").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Trust Company is engaged in the business of providing certain
recordkeeping and other services; and
WHEREAS, Trust Company and the Fund entered into a "Compass Service
Agreement," dated January 1, 1990 (the "Former Agreement") under which Trust
Company has been providing certain recordkeeping and other services, and Trust
Company also has been performing certain recordkeeping and other services for
the Fund in connection with the TRAK 2000 system; and
WHEREAS, the Fund is engaged in business as an open-end investment company
registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940
Act"); and
WHEREAS, Trust Company is willing to continue to provide to the Fund such
recordkeeping and other services in connection with the COMPASS and TRAK 2000
systems and in addition is willing to provide certain order processing services
as agent for the Fund; and
WHEREAS, Trust Company and the Fund wish to amend, restate and replace the
Former Agreement with this Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements of
the parties hereto as herein set forth, the parties covenant and agree as
follows:
1. Terms of Appointment; Performance of Duties.
1.1. Appointment. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this
Agreement, the Fund hereby employs and appoints Trust Company (i) to act as, and
Trust Company agrees to act as, recordkeeping agent with respect to the
authorized and issued shares of beneficial interest of the Fund ("Shares") or
units representing such Shares ("Units"), and (ii) to act as an agent of the
Fund for the purpose of receiving requests for the purchase and redemption of
Shares or Units (collectively, "Shares") and communicating such requests to the
Fund's transfer agent ("Transfer Agent"), in connection with certain retirement
and employee benefit plans established under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
including but not limited to defined contribution plans, Section 403(b) plans,
individual retirement accounts and deferred compensation plans (each a "Plan" or
collectively the "Plans"), utilizing the Comprehensive Participant Accounting
Services ("COMPASS") or TRAK 2000 system, and established by plan
administrators, employers, trustees, custodians and other persons (each
individually an "Administrator" or collectively the "Administrators") on behalf
of employers (each individually an "Employer" or collectively the "Employers")
and individuals for certain participants in such Plans (each individually a
"Participant" or collectively the "Participants").
1.2. Recordkeeping. Trust Company agrees that it will perform the following
recordkeeping services in connection with the COMPASS and TRAK 2000 systems in
accordance with procedures established from time to time by
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agreement between the Fund and Trust Company. Subject to instructions from the
Administrators, Trust Company shall:
(i) receive from Administrators instructions for the purchase of
Shares of the Fund, confirm compliance with such instructions and, as agent of
the respective Administrators, deliver within a reasonable time such
instructions and any appropriate documentation therefor to the Transfer Agent of
the Fund duly appointed by the Trustees of the Fund (the "Transfer Agent");
(ii) record the purchase by Plans of the appropriate number of Shares
or Units and within a reasonable time allocate such Shares or Units among the
Participants' accounts;
(iii) record dividends and capital gains distributions on behalf of
Participants;
(iv) receive from Administrators instructions for redemption and
repurchase requests and directions, confirm compliance with such instructions
and as agent of the respective Administrators deliver within a reasonable time
such instructions and any appropriate documentation therefor to the Transfer
Agent;
(v) record the redemption or repurchase by Plans of the appropriate
number of Shares or Units and within a reasonable time make the appropriate
adjustments among the Participants' accounts;
(vi) certify to the Fund no less frequently than annually the number
of Participants accounts for which records are maintained hereunder;
(vii) maintain records of account for and advise the Fund and
Administrators and Participants, when appropriate, as to the oregoing;
(viii) maintain all Plan and Participant accounts other than accounts
maintained by the Transfer Agent; and
(ix) maintain and mail administrative reports and Participant
statements.
Procedures applicable to certain of these services may be established
from time to time by agreement between the Fund and Trust Company.
1.3. Order Processing.
(a) In addition to the recordkeeping to be performed in accordance with
Section 1.02 above, the Fund hereby appoints Trust Company, and Trust Company
agrees to act, as the Fund's agent for the purpose of receiving requests for the
purchase and redemption of Shares or Units and communicating such requests to
the Fund's Transfer Agent, subject to and in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement, and as follows:
(i) Trust Company shall receive from the Plans, Plan participants,
Plan sponsors, authorized Plan committees or Plan trustees, according to Trust
Company's agreement with each Plan, by the close of regular trading on the New
York Stock Exchange (the "Close of Trading") each business day that the New York
Stock Exchange is open for business ("Business Day") instructions for the
purchase and redemption of Shares (together, "Instructions"). Instructions
received by Trust Company after the Close of Trading on any Business Day shall
be treated as received on the next Business Day.
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(ii) In connection with the COMPASS system, Trust Company shall
compute net purchase requests or net redemption requests to the extent
practicable for Shares of the Fund for each Plan based on Instructions received
each Business Day.
(iii) Trust Company shall communicate purchase and redemption requests
for Shares of the Fund, netted to the extent practicable in accordance with (ii)
above in the case of COMPASS ("Orders"), to the Transfer Agent, for acceptance
by the Fund or its agents, in the manner specified herein, and promptly deliver,
or instruct the Plans (or the Plans' trustees as the case may be) to deliver,
appropriate documentation and, in the case of purchase requests, payment
therefor to the Transfer Agent. Orders shall be based solely on Instructions
received by Trust Company from the Plans, Plan participants, Plan sponsors,
authorized Plan committees or Plan trustees.
(b) Trust Company shall maintain adequate records related to, and advise
the Transfer Agent as to, the foregoing, as instructed by the Fund, or by the
Transfer Agent or other person designated to act on the Fund's behalf. To the
extent required under the 1940 Act and rules thereunder, Trust Company agrees
that such records maintained by it hereunder will be preserved, maintained and
made available in accordance with the provisions of the 1940 Act and rules
thereunder, and copies or, if required, originals will be surrendered promptly
to the Fund, Transfer Agent or other person designated to act on the Fund's
behalf, on and in accordance with its request. Records surrendered hereunder
shall be in machine readable form, except to the extent that Trust Company has
maintained such records only in paper form. This provision shall survive the
termination of this Agreement.
(c) Trust Company shall perform its duties hereunder subject to the terms
and conditions of the Fund's current prospectus; the Fund and the Trust Company
may establish such additional procedures for order processing not inconsistent
with the terms of this Agreement as they reasonably determine to be necessary or
advisable from time to time.
(d) Trust Company acknowledges that it is not authorized by the Fund to
register the transfer of the Fund's Shares or to transfer record ownership of
the Fund's Shares, and that only the Transfer Agent is authorized to perform
such activities.
1.4. Agents of Trust Company. Trust Company may engage one or more
individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts or other entities (including
affiliates of Trust Company) to act as its subcontractor(s) or agent(s)
("Agents") in providing the services contemplated hereunder. Any such Agent
shall be required to comply with the terms of this Agreement applicable to the
performance of such services it is performing as though it were the Trust
Company. Further, the Trust Company shall be solely responsible for, and assumes
all liability for, the actions and inactions of such Agents in connection with
their performance of such services.
2. Fees and Expenses.
2.1. Fees. For performance by Trust Company of services pursuant to this
Agreement, the Fund agrees to pay Trust Company an annual maintenance fee for
each Participant account as set out in the fee schedule, as amended from time to
time. Such fee schedule and out-of-pocket expenses and advances identified under
Section 2.2 below may be changed from time to time by mutual agreement between
the Fund and Trust Company. The parties hereto acknowledge that the fees payable
hereunder are for administrative and recordkeeping services only and do not
constitute payment in any manner for investment advisory or distribution
services.
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2.2. Expenses. In addition to the fee paid under Section 2.1 above, the
Fund agrees to reimburse Trust Company for out-of-pocket expenses or advances
incurred by Trust Company for the items set out in the fee schedule. In
addition, any other expenses incurred by Trust Company, at the request or with
the consent of the Fund, will be reimbursed by the Fund. The Fund agrees to pay
all fees and reimbursable expenses promptly. Postage and the cost of materials
for mailing of administrative reports, Participant statements and other mailings
to all Employer accounts or Participants shall be advanced to Trust Company by
the Fund at least two (2) days prior to the mailing date of such materials or
paid within two (2) days of the receipt by the Fund of a bill therefor.
3. Representations and Warranties of Trust Company.
Trust Company represents and warrants to the Fund that:
(i) It is a banking corporation duly organized and existing and in good
standing under the laws of The State of New Hampshire.
(ii) It has the legal power and authority to carry on its business in any
jurisdiction where it does business.
(iii) It is empowered under applicable laws and by its charter and By-Laws
to enter into and perform this Agreement.
(iv) All requisite corporate proceedings have been taken to authorize it to
enter into and perform this Agreement.
(v) It has and will continue to have access to the necessary facilities,
equipment and personnel to perform its duties and obligations under this
Agreement.
4. Representations and Warranties of the Fund.
The Fund represents and warrants to Trust Company that:
(i) It is a business trust duly organized and existing and in good standing
under the laws of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
(ii) It is empowered under applicable laws and by its Declaration of Trust
and By-Laws to enter into and perform this Agreement.
(iii) All proceedings required by said Declaration of Trust and By-Laws
have been taken to authorize it to enter into and perform this Agreement.
(iv) It is an investment company registered under the 1940 Act.
(v) It makes available its Shares in connection with certain Plans.
(vi) A majority of the Trustees of the Fund who are not interested persons
have made findings to the effect that:
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(a) the Agreement is in the best interest of the Fund and its
shareholders;
(b) the services to be performed pursuant to the Agreement are
services required for the operation of the Fund;
(c) Trust Company can provide services the nature and quality of
which are at least equal to those provided by others offering the same or
similar services; and
(d) the fees charged by Trust Company for such services are fair
and reasonable in the light of the usual and customary charges made by others
for services of the same nature and quality.
(vii) A registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended
(the "33 Act"), has been filed and has become effective, and appropriate state
securities law filings have been made with respect to all Shares of the Fund
being offered for sale. The Fund shall notify Trust Company (i) if such
registration statement or any state securities registration or qualification has
been terminated or a stop order has been entered with respect to the Shares or
(ii) if such registration statement shall have been amended to cover Shares of
any additional Series (as hereinafter defined in Section 8.1).
5. Indemnification.
5.1. By Fund. Trust Company shall not be responsible for, and the Fund
shall indemnify and hold Trust Company harmless from and against, any and all
losses, damages, costs, charges, counsel fees, payments, expenses and
liabilities arising out of or attributable to:
(a) All actions of Trust Company or its agents required to be taken
pursuant to this Agreement, provided that such actions are taken in good faith
and without negligence or willful misconduct.
(b) The Fund's refusal or failure to comply with the terms of this
Agreement, or which arise out of the Fund's lack of good faith, negligence or
willful misconduct or which arise out of the breach of any representation or
warranty of the Fund hereunder.
(c) The reliance on or use by Trust Company or its agents of
information, records and documents which (i) are received by Trust Company or
its agents and furnished to it by or on behalf of the Fund, and (ii) have been
prepared and/or maintained by the Fund or any other person or firm (except Trust
Company) on behalf of the Fund.
(d) The reliance on or the carrying out by Trust Company or its agents
of any written instructions or requests of the Fund or any person acting on
behalf of the Fund.
(e) The offer or sale of Shares in violation of any requirement under
the federal securities laws or regulations, or the securities laws or
regulations of any state that such Shares be registered in such state, or in
violation of any stop order or other determination or ruling by any federal
agency or any state with respect to the offer or sale of such Shares in such
state.
5.2. By Trust Company. Trust Company shall indemnify and hold the Fund
harmless from and against any and all losses, damages, costs, charges, counsel
fees, payments, expenses and liabilities arising out of or attributable to Trust
Company's refusal or failure to comply with the terms of this Agreement, or
which arise out of Trust Company's lack of good faith, negligence or willful
misconduct or which arise out of the breach of any representation or warranty of
Trust Company hereunder.
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5.3. Reliance. At any time Trust Company may apply to any officer of the
Fund for instructions, and may consult with legal counsel (which may also be
legal counsel for the Fund) with respect to any matter arising in connection
with the services to be performed by Trust Company under this Agreement, and
Trust Company shall not be liable and shall be indemnified by the Fund for any
action taken or omitted by it in reliance upon such instructions or upon the
opinion of such counsel. Trust Company and its agents shall be protected and
indemnified in acting upon any paper or document furnished by or on behalf of
the Fund, reasonably believed to be genuine and to have been signed by the
proper person or persons, or upon any instruction, information, data, records or
documents provided Trust Company or its agents by telephone, in person,
machine-readable input, telex, CRT data entry or other similar means authorized
by the Fund, and shall not be held to have notice of any change of authority of
any person, until receipt of written notice thereof from the Fund.
5.4. Acts of God. In the event either party is unable to perform its
obligations under the terms of this Agreement because of acts of God, strikes,
equipment or transmission failure or damage reasonably beyond its control, or
other causes reasonably beyond its control, such party shall not be liable to
the other for any damages resulting from such failure to perform or otherwise
from such causes.
5.5. Procedures. In order that the indemnification provisions contained in
this Article 5 shall apply, upon the assertion of a claim for which either party
may be required to indemnify the other, the party seeking indemnification shall
promptly notify the other party of such assertion, and shall keep the other
party advised with respect to all developments concerning such claim. The party
who may be required to indemnify shall have the option to participate with the
party seeking indemnification in the defense of such claim. The party seeking
indemnification shall in no case confess any claim or make any compromise in any
case in which the other party may be required to indemnify it except with the
other party's prior written consent.
6. Covenants of the Fund and Trust Company.
6.1. Adequate Facilities. Trust Company hereby agrees to establish and
maintain facilities, personnel, and computer and other facilities and procedures
reasonably acceptable to the Fund for safekeeping of records, for the
preparation or use, and for keeping account of, such records, and for order
processing.
6.2. Insurance. Trust Company shall at all times maintain insurance
coverage which is reasonable and customary in light of its duties hereunder and
its other obligations and activities, and shall notify the Fund of any changes
in its insurance coverage unless the Fund is covered by the same policy and such
change is also applicable to the Fund.
6.3. Records. Trust Company shall keep records relating to the services to
be performed hereunder, in the form and manner as it may deem advisable.
6.4. Confidentiality. Trust Company and the Fund agree that all books,
records, information and data pertaining to the business of the other party
which are exchanged or received pursuant to the negotiation or the carrying out
of this Agreement shall remain confidential, and shall not be voluntarily
disclosed to any other person, except as may be required by law.
6.5. Inspection. In case of any requests or demands for the inspection of
the records relating to Plan accounts and Participant accounts with the Fund,
Trust Company will endeavor to notify the Fund and to secure instructions from
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an authorized officer of the Fund as to such inspection. Trust Company reserves
the right, however, to exhibit such records to any person whenever it is
reasonably advised by counsel to the Fund that it may be held liable for the
failure to exhibit such records to such person.
6.6. Laws Applicable to Fund. Trust Company acknowledges that the Fund, as
a registered investment company under the 1940 Act, is subject to the provisions
of the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder, and that the offer and
sale of the Fund's Shares are subject to the provisions of federal and state
laws and regulations applicable to the offer and sale of securities. The Fund
acknowledges that Trust Company is not responsible for the Fund's compliance
with such laws, rules and regulations. If the Fund advises Trust Company that a
procedure of Trust Company related to the discharge of its obligations hereunder
has or may have the effect of causing the Fund to violate any of such laws or
regulations, Trust Company shall use its best efforts to develop an alternative
procedure which does not have such effect.
6.7. Relationship to Plans. Trust Company acknowledges to the Fund that, as
the offeror of COMPASS and TRAK 2000, Trust Company does not act as a plan
administrator or as a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security
Act of 1974, as amended from time to time, with respect to any Plan. Trust
Company shall not be responsible for determining whether the terms of a
particular Plan or the Shares of the Fund are appropriate for the Plan or
Participant and does not guarantee the performance of the Fund.
7. Termination of Agreement.
This Agreement may be terminated by either party on the last day of the
month next commencing after thirty (30) days written notice to the other party.
Upon termination of this Agreement, the Fund shall pay to Trust Company such
fees and expenses as may be due as of the date of such termination. Should the
Fund exercise its right to terminate this Agreement, Trust Company reserves the
right to charge for any other reasonable expenses associated with such
termination.
8. Additional Series of the Fund.
8.1. Establishment of Series. Shares of the Fund are of a single class;
however, Shares may be divided into additional series ("Series") that may be
established from time to time by action of the Trustees of the Fund. If the
context requires and unless otherwise specifically provided herein, the term
"Fund" as used in this Agreement shall mean in addition each separate Series
currently existing or subsequently created, and the term "Shares" shall mean all
shares of beneficial interest of the Fund, whether of a single class or divided
into separate Series of the Fund currently existing or hereinafter created.
8.2. Notice to Trust Company. In the event that the Fund establishes one or
more or additional Series of Shares in addition to the original Series with
respect to which it desires to have Trust Company render services as
recordkeeping agent under the terms hereof, it shall so notify Trust Company in
writing, and upon the effectiveness of a registration statement under the 33 Act
relating to such Series of Shares and unless Trust Company objects in writing to
providing such services, such Series shall be subject to this Agreement.
8.3. Suspension. In the event that the Fund suspends the offering of Shares
of any one or more Series, it shall so notify Trust Company in writing to such
effect.
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9. Assignment.
Neither this Agreement nor any rights or obligations hereunder may be
assigned by either party without the written consent of the other party. This
Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties and
their respective permitted successors and assigns.
10. Amendment.
This Agreement may be amended or modified by a written agreement executed
by both parties.
11. Massachusetts Law to Apply.
This Agreement shall be construed and the provisions thereof interpreted
under and in accordance with the laws of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
12. Entire Agreement.
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto.
13. Correspondence.
Trust Company will answer correspondence from Administrators relating to
Plan and Plan participant accounts and such other correspondence as may from
time to time be mutually agreed upon and notify the Fund of any correspondence
which may require an answer from the Fund.
14. Further Actions.
Each party agrees to perform such further acts and execute such further
documents as are necessary to effectuate the purposes hereof.
15. Interpretive Provisions.
In connection with the operation of this Agreement, Trust Company and the
Fund may agree from time to time on such provisions interpretive of or in
addition to the provisions of this Agreement as may in their joint opinion be
consistent with the general tenor of this Agreement. Any such interpretive or
additional provisions are to be signed by the parties and annexed hereto, but no
such provisions shall contravene any applicable federal or state law or
regulation and no such interpretive or additional provision shall be deemed to
be an amendment of this Agreement.
16. Miscellaneous.
The name Scudder Portfolio Trust is the designation of the Trustees for the
time being under a Declaration of Trust dated November 3, 1987, as amended, and
all persons dealing with the Fund must look solely to the Fund property for the
enforcement of any claims against the Fund as neither the Trustees, officers,
agents nor shareholders assume any personal liability for obligations entered
into on behalf of the Fund. No Series of the Fund shall be liable for any claims
against any other Series of the Fund.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed by their officers designated below as of the day and year first above
written.
SCUDDER TRUST COMPANY
By: /s/Dennis M. Cronin, Jr.
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Dennis M. Cronin, Jr.
Title: Vice President and Treasurer
SCUDDER PORTFOLIO TRUST
By: /s/David S. Lee
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David S. Lee
Title: Vice President and Trustee
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