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COLONIAL SMALL
STOCK FUND
SEMIANNUAL REPORT
DECEMBER 31, 1995
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COLONIAL SMALL STOCK FUND HIGHLIGHTS
JULY 1, 1995 - DECEMBER 31, 1995
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE: Colonial Small Stock Fund seeks long-term capital growth
by investing primarily in smaller capitalization equities.
STRATEGY: The Fund pursues its objective by investing primarily in common stocks
of companies with market capitalizations between $20 million and $1 billion.
THE FUND IS DESIGNED TO OFFER:
- Solid long-term growth potential
- Access to dynamic investment opportunities
- A disciplined investment strategy
PORTFOLIO MANAGER COMMENTARY: "Small-cap stocks provided attractive returns
during the first half of the Fund's fiscal year. Even with the continued slowing
of the economy, we believe that these stocks will provide an excellent
opportunity for future growth."
COLONIAL SMALL STOCK FUND PERFORMANCE
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CLASS A CLASS B
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Inception date* 7/25/86 11/9/92
Six-month total returns, assuming
reinvestment of all distributions, and
no sales charge or contingent deferred
sales charge 13.57% 13.19%
Net asset value per share at 12/31/95 $24.00 $23.44
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*Current investment policies were adopted on 11/2/92.
TOP FIVE HOLDINGS** TOP FIVE SECTORS**
1.U.S. Robotics Corp. 1. Technologies ............. 24.4%
2.Toll Brothers, Inc. 2. Consumer Cyclicals ....... 15.8%
3.JLG Industries, Inc. 3. Financials ............... 11.8%
4.Fremont General Corp. 4. Capital Goods ............ 9.4%
5.Nellcor Puritan Benn 5. Healthcare ............... 8.7%
**Industry sectors in the following financial statements are based upon the
standard industrial classifications (SIC) published by the U.S. Office of
Management and Budget. The sector classifications used on this page are based
upon Colonial defined criteria as used in the investment process. Because the
Fund is actively managed, holdings and sectors will change.
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
TO FUND SHAREHOLDERS
As your Fund approaches the middle of its fiscal year, it is a good time to
examine some facts that contributed to memorable performance for most mutual
fund investors.
In general, equity investors were rewarded with unexpectedly strong corporate
earnings that sent the stock market to new highs in 1995. This year is likely to
be a good year as well, although a more modest one.
Conditions in the fixed-income and municipal markets were also favorable. Those
investors who stayed the course through 1994's difficult environment were amply
rewarded.
Falling interest rates and controlled inflation helped the economy to grow at a
comfortable pace -- a positive environment for financial markets. We expect this
rate of growth and low inflation to continue into 1996. It is likely that
further reductions in interest rates will take place in the first half of this
year as the Federal Reserve keeps a watchful eye on inflation.
We do expect some sluggishness in the economy in the first half of the year,
with some pick up in the second half of 1996. This will reflect several factors.
Housing should benefit from lower interest rates and excess inventories of
consumer and manufactured goods should be liquidated. Secondly, the pace of
exports is likely to improve due to anticipated economic growth in Europe and
Japan.
In foreign markets, we continue to find that the Pacific Rim offers the best
combination of value and continued good earnings. In general, foreign markets
lagged the U.S. market last year. In 1996, we could see that gap narrow.
This year, investors will pay close attention to the 1996 Presidential election.
Usually, during an election year, incumbents will try to stimulate economic
growth, although this familiar pattern may be altered by the current budget
controversy.
Please remember that bull markets are a normal part of investing, but so are
bear markets. By leaving your money invested over the long term and following a
regular investment plan, you can avoid the difficulties of trying to predict
short-term market movements.
With this update, I encourage you to read the following report on your Fund. We
appreciate the opportunity to help you meet your investment goals.
Respectfully,
/s/ John A. McNeice, Jr.
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John A. McNeice, Jr.
President
February 9, 1996
Because market conditions change frequently, there can be no assurance that the
trends described here will continue, come to pass, or affect the performance of
the Fund.
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PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT REPORT
James Haynie is lead Portfolio Manager of Colonial Small Stock Fund and a Vice
President of Colonial Management Associates, Inc. He received a B.A. in
economics from Colorado College in 1984, and an M.B.A. from Dartmouth College's
Amos Tuck School in 1986.
Michael Rega is the Fund's Associate Manager. Mike is a Senior Equity Research
Analyst with Colonial Management Associates, Inc. He received his undergraduate
degree from Holy Cross College in 1982, and an M.B.A. in Finance and Computer
Science from Boston College in 1991.
WHAT WAS YOUR INVESTMENT STRATEGY DURING THE PERIOD?: The Fund's goal is to seek
long-term growth by investing in small capitalization equities. Our strategy for
achieving that goal has remained consistent -- we focus on diversifying the Fund
across both sectors and stocks. This strategy prevents negative performance in
one sector from having a dramatic impact on the performance of the Fund as a
whole. Within each sector we search for the stocks that we believe can offer
value and the potential for long-term growth.
HOW HAVE SMALL STOCKS PERFORMED DURING THE PERIOD?: Continued U.S. economic
growth and lower interest rates benefited many U.S. stocks. Large
capitalization, "blue-chip" stocks had an edge over small stocks because of
their perceived safety and also because their profit growth was greater than
expected. Small stocks achieved expected profit growth and performed well. The
Russell 2000 Index, an index that tracks the performance of small capitalization
stocks traded on the New York Stock Exchange, the American Stock Exchange and
NASDAQ, had a total return of 12.26% for the six-month period.
HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM RELATIVE TO THE RUSSELL 2000?: During the last six
months, the Fund outperformed the Russell 2000, with a total return of 13.57%,
for Class A shares, based on net asset value.
HOW DID THE FUND ACHIEVE THIS SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE?: We believe that our
disciplined investment strategy coupled with our stock selection techniques
contributed to the Fund's success. Technology was one of the best performing
sectors during the six-month period and it comprised 24.42% of the portfolio on
December 31. Strong performance of these stocks, particularly in
semiconductor-related areas, contributed to the Fund's total return. Financial
and health care stocks were other key sectors that added value during the
period.
WHAT IS YOUR OUTLOOK FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE FUND'S FISCAL YEAR?: The U.S.
stock market continues to look strong for 1996. We will be monitoring the
Federal Reserve Board's position on interest rates. Stable or slightly declining
interest rates should keep the economy growing modestly, which would in turn
benefit small stocks. Other factors that may affect market behavior include the
budget battle on Capitol Hill and the Presidential election.
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COLONIAL SMALL STOCK FUND INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
VS. THE RUSSELL 2000 INDEX
Change in Value of $10,000 from 7/86 -
12/95 Based on Net Asset Value (NAV) and Maximum
Offering Price (MOP) for Class A and Class B Shares
CLASS A SHARES
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LABEL A B C D F G H
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Label CSSF CHART CLASS A MOP NAV RUSSELL CLASS B MOP W/CDSC RUSSELL
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1 7/86 9425 10000 10000 11/9/92 10000 10000
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2 8/86 9449 10025 10317.51 11/92 10707 10000
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3 9/86 8965 9512 9680.86 12/92 11176 10348.38
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4 10/86 9235 9798 10064.85 1/93 12029 10698.63
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5 11/86 9251 9815 10030.45 2/93 11860 10451.53
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6 12/86 9036 9587 9740.37 3/93 12152 10790.68
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7 1/87 9766 10362 10867 4/93 11653 10494.48
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8 2/87 10514 11155 11781.18 5/93 12137 10958.85
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9 3/87 10999 11670 12098.23 6/93 12137 11027.21
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10 4/87 10753 11409 11748.64 7/93 12244 11179.46
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11 5/87 10665 11316 11710.98 8/93 12644 11662.43
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12 6/87 10983 11653 12012.45 9/93 12782 11991.54
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13 7/87 11578 12284 12386.68 10/93 13144 12300.19
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14 8/87 11792 12512 12753 11/93 12875 11895.35
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15 9/87 11619 12328 12521.26 12/93 13182 12302.06
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16 10/87 7972 8458 8686.25 1/94 13743 12687.77
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17 11/87 7633 8099 8221.14 2/94 13920 12641.88
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18 12/87 8064 8556 8883.13 3/94 13313 11974.42
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19 1/88 8528 9048 9270.61 4/94 13459 12045.59
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20 9456 10033 10106.23 5/94 13190 11910.33
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21 9846 10446 10578.78 6/94 12659 11505.89
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22 10202 10824 10819.35 7/94 12959 11694.93
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23 10003 10613 10528.57 8/94 13820 12346.6
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24 6/88 10744 11400 11279.35 9/94 13797 12305.26
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25 10645 11294 11172.2 10/94 13889 12256.7
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26 10254 10880 10887.46 11/94 13628 11761.69
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27 10504 11144 11176.15 12/94 13912 12077.69
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28 10296 10924 11052.56 1/95 13920 11925.31
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29 9889 10492 10685.94 2/95 14497 12421.39
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30 12/88 10260 10886 11105.49 3/95 14950 12635.31
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31 1/89 10688 11340 11601.52 4/95 15196 12916.26
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32 10850 11512 11686.13 5/95 15573 13138.35
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33 11312 12002 11961.8 6/95 16787 13819.91
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34 11457 12156 12483.86 7/95 18709 14615.97
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35 11868 12592 13021.49 8/95 18893 14918.33
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36 6/89 11611 12320 12723.74 9/95 19301 15184.75
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37 11937 12665 13215.35 10/95 18509 14505.65
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38 12023 12756 13537.51 11/95 19178 15115.09
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39 12031 12765 13580.51 12/95 18701 15513.89
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40 11380 12074 12776.73
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41 11628 12338 12862.5
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42 12/89 11470 12170 12911.54
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43 1/90 10723 11377 11783.51
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44 11015 11687 12149.37
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45 11341 12033 12621.92
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46 10851 11513 12209.81
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CLASS B SHARES
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LABEL A B C D E
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47 11625 12334 13074.02
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48 6/90 11668 12380 13100.52
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49 11203 11887 12524.3
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50 9758 10353 10856.31
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51 8932 9476 9895.64
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52 8415 8929 9291.53
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53 8846 9385 10000.01
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54 12/90 8757 9292 19396.78
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55 1/91 9456 10032 11337
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56 10473 11112 12601.24
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57 10498 11139 13488.23
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58 10128 10746 13454.29
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59 10473 11112 14095.59
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60 6/91 9994 10604 13274.15
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61 10193 10815 13739.96
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62 10452 11090 14248.54
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63 10288 10916 14360.11
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64 10253 10879 14739.92
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65 10020 10631 14058.17
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66 12/91 10417 11053 15183.87
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67 1/92 11739 12455 16414.17
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68 12413 13170 16893
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69 12188 12932 16321.2
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70 11428 12125 15749.4
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71 11385 12080 15958.83
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72 6/92 10651 11300 15204.1
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73 11065 11740 15733.13
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74 10530 11172 15289.17
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75 10728 11383 15641.78
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76 11083 11759 16138.97
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77 12033 12767 17373.92
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78 12/92 12568 13335 17979.19
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79 1/93 13536 14362 18587.72
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80 13354 14169 18158.4
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81 13691 14527 18747.63
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82 13183 13940 18233.01
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83 13691 14527 19039.81
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84 6/93 13700 14536 19158.59
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85 13830 14673 19423.11
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86 14287 15159 20262.22
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87 14451 15333 20834.02
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88 14875 15782 21370.26
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89 14581 15471 20666.9
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90 12/93 14935 15846 21373.52
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91 1/94 15583 16534 22043.64
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92 15790 16754 21963.91
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93 15108 16030 20804.27
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94 15281 16213 20927.93
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95 14987 15901 20692.93
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96 6/94 14400 15278 19990.27
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97 14745 15645 20318.71
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98 15730 16690 21450.92
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99 15713 16671 21379.1
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100 15825 16790 21294.72
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101 15540 16488 20434.69
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102 12/94 15877 16845 20983.71
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103 1/95 15894 16864 20718.96
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104 16559 17569 21580.85
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105 17095 18138 21952.52
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106 17388 18449 22440.64
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107 17838 18926 22826.49
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108 6/95 19228 20401 24010.63
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109 21448 22757 25393.69
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110 21673 22995 25919
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111 22148 23499 26381.88
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112 2125O 22546 25202.02
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113 22027 23371 26260.86
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114 12/95 21838 23170 26953.74
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1995 (MOST RECENT QUARTER END)
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CLASS A SHARES CLASS B SHARES
Inception 7/25/86* Inception 11/9/92
NAV MOP NAV w/CDSC
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1 year 37.55% 29.64% 36.58% 31.58%
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5 years 20.05% 18.64% -- --
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Since inception* 23.91 21.61% 22.64% 22.02%
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* Current investment policies were adopted on 11/2/92.
The Russell 2000 Index is a total return index that tracks the performance of
2000 small capitalization stocks traded on the New York Stock Exchange, the
American Stock Exchange, and NASDAQ. Past performance cannot predict future
results. Return and value of an investment will vary, resulting in a gain or
loss on sale. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. NAV return
does not include sales charges or contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC). MOP
return for Class A shares includes the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%.
The CDSC return reflects the maximum sales charge of 5.00% for one year, and
3.00% since inception. Performance for different share classes will vary based
on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class.
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INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
DECEMBER 31, 1995 (UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)
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COMMON STOCKS - 88.0%
CONSTRUCTION SHARES VALUE
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BUILDING CONSTRUCTION - 2.1%
Beazer Homes USA, Inc.(a) 20 $ 412
Toll Brothers, Inc.(a) 87 2,001
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2,413
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FINANCE INSURANCE & REAL ESTATE - 11.5%
DEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS - 3.2%
CCB Financial Corp. 7 389
Peoples Heritage Financial Group, Inc. 46 1,040
TCF Financial Corp. 21 682
Zions Bancorp. 19 1,525
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3,636
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INSURANCE CARRIERS - 6.4%
American Bankers Insurance Group, Inc. 23 913
Capital RE Corp. 15 449
Fremont General Corp. 50 1,838
Penncorp Financial Group, Inc. 50 1,475
US Facilities Corp. 40 855
Vesta Insurance Group, Inc. 81 1,690
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7,220
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NONDEPOSITORY CREDIT INSTITUTIONS - 0.8%
The Money Store, Inc. 59 920
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SECURITY BROKERS & DEALERS - 1.1%
Alex Brown, Inc. 24 1,000
Morgan Keegan, Inc. 22 273
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1,273
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MANUFACTURING - 43.3%
APPAREL - 2.2%
Gymboree Corp.(a) 32 660
Nautica Enterprises, Inc.(a) 31 1,356
Norton McNaughton, Inc.(a) 24 267
Oxford Industries, Inc. 16 260
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2,543
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CHEMICALS - 2.1%
Cytec Industries, Inc.(a) 10 618
ICN Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) 64 1,240
North America Biologicals, Inc.(a) 50 537
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2,395
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INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO DECEMBER 31, 1995
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ELECTRONIC & ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - 9.2%
Alliance Semiconductor Corp.(a) 60 697
Altron, Inc.(a) 25 750
Chips & Technologies, Inc.(a) 50 450
HADCO Corp.(a) 59 1,659
Harman International Industries, Inc. 16 642
Hutchinson Technology, Inc.(a) 17 718
Innovex, Inc. 40 610
Lattice Semiconductor Corp.(a) 25 816
Plantronics, Inc.(a) 10 361
Sanmina Corp.(a) 20 1,037
Standard Motor Products, Inc. 15 225
U.S. Robotics, Inc.(a) 23 2,018
Ultratech Stepper, Inc.(a) 17 438
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10,421
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FABRICATED METAL - 1.5%
BMC Industries, Inc. 51 1,181
Butler Manufacturing Co. 13 496
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1,676
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FOOD & KINDRED PRODUCTS - 1.6%
Adolph Coors Co., Class B 40 886
Hudson Foods, Inc. 54 933
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1,818
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FURNITURE & FIXTURES - 0.4%
LA-Z-Boy Chair Co. 16 494
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LEATHER - 0.9%
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. 35 1,089
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LUMBER & WOOD PRODUCTS - 0.4%
Oakwood Homes Corp. 11 422
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MACHINERY & COMPUTER EQUIPMENT - 6.7%
Cascade Communications Corp.(a) 8 682
Electroglas, Inc.(a) 12 294
Emulex Corp.(a) 34 348
JLG Industries, Inc. 66 1,963
Kaydon Corp. 15 466
Kysor Industrial Corp. 7 170
Mylex Corp.(a) 23 382
Optical Data Systems, Inc.(a) 27 682
Photronics, Inc.(a) 14 377
Proteon, Inc.(a) 105 696
S3, Inc.(a) 10 176
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Investment Portfolio December 8, 1995
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Common Stocks - CONT. SHARES VALUE
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MANUFACTURING CONT.
MACHINERY & COMPUTER EQUIPMENT - CONT
Silicon Valley Group, Inc. (a) 19 $ 490
Toro Co. 29 937
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7,653
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MEASURING & ANALYZING INSTRUMENTS - 6.5%
Bi-Rad Laboratories, Inc.,
Class A(a) 25 1,062
Credence Systems Corp. (a) 54 1,224
Esterline Technologies Corp. (a) 24 558
Mentor Corp. 36 828
Nellcor Puritan Bennett, Inc. (a) 31 1,786
Perceptron, Inc. (a) 30 667
Quickturn Design Systems, Inc (a) 39 394
TRACOR Inc. (a) 25 362
Watkins-Johnson Co. 12 503
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7,384
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MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING - 0.4%
Anthonly Industries, Inc. 17 399
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PAPER & PAPER MILLS - 2.3%
Chesapeake Corp. 31 918
Mercer International, Inc. (a) 70 1,435
Paragon Trade Brands, Inc. (a) 9 220
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2,573
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PRIMARY METAL - 5.0%
Magma Copper Co., Class B 40 1,115
Mueller Industries, Inc. (a) 36 1,053
Quanex Corp. 35 678
Texas Industries, Inc. 24 1,272
Titan Wheel International 48 780
Wolverine Tube, Inc. (a) 22 825
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5,723
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PRINTING & PUBLISHING - 1.6%
Day Runner, Inc. (a) 20 690
Devcon Group, Inc, (a) 22 639
New England business Services, Inc. 20 437
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1,766
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STONE, CLAY, GLASS & CONCRETE - 1.2%
Global Industrial Technologies, Inc. (a) 72 1,359
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Investment Portfolio December 8, 1995
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TEXTILE MILL PRODUCTS - 0.5%
Albany International Corp.,
Class A 30 $ 544
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TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT - 0.8%
Polaris Industries, Inc. 5 132
Varlen Corp. 35 759
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891
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MINING & ENERGY 1.2%
METAL MINING - 1.2%
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. 33 1,353
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RETAIL TRADE 5.3%
APPAREL & ACCESSORY STORES - 1.9%
Claire's Stores, Inc. 60 1,058
Ross Stores, Inc. 55 1,052
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2,110
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FOOD STORES - 0.3%
Ruddick Corp. 32 368
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GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES - 1.9%
Mac Frugals Bargains Close-Outs, Inc. (a) 50 700
Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. (a) 20 470
Waban, Inc. (a) 55 1,031
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2,201
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MISCELLANEOUS RETAIL - 0.7%
Tiffany & Co. 15 756
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RESTAURANTS - 0.5%
Applebees International, Inc. 25 569
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SERVICES 11.7%
AMUSEMENT & RECREATION - 1.9%
Anchor Gaming (a) 32 728
Grand Casinos, Inc. (a) 60 1,395
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2,123
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AUTO REPAIR SERVICES & PARKING - 0.4%
PHH Corp. 10 468
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BUSINESS SERVICES- 9.0%
Advanced Technology Labs, Inc. (a) 27 661
Advo, Inc. 25 650
Borland International, Inc. (a) 85 1,402
FTP Software, Inc. (a) 20 580
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Investment Portfolio/December 31, 1995
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COMMON STOCKS-CONT. SHARES VALUE
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SERVICE CONT.
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BUSINESS SERVICES-CONT.
Logicon, Inc. 32 $ 869
Macromedia, Inc.(a) 24 1,254
McAfee Associates, Inc.(a) 27 1,185
National Data Corp. 25 619
Norrell Corp. 25 734
Robert Half International, Inc.(a) 20 837
Sterling Software, Inc.(a) 23 1,438
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10,229
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HEALTH SERVICES-3.4%
Apria Healthcare Group, Inc.(a) 27 771
Community Health Systems, Inc.(a) 25 891
Lincare Holdings, Inc.(a) 20 500
Regency Health Services, Inc.(a) 30 304
Rotech Medical Corp.(a) 49 1,348
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3,814
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TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATION, ELECTRIC,
GAS & SANITARY SERVICES-5.7%
AIR TRANSPORTATION-2.2%
Alaska Air Group, 50 812
Comair Holdings, Inc. 38 1,020
ValuJet Airlines, Inc.(a) 27 668
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2,500
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ELECTRIC SERVICES-1.7%
Commonwealth Energy System Co. 6 282
Sierra Pacific Resources 50 1,169
TNP Enterprises, Inc. 26 495
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1,946
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SANITARY SERVICES-0.3%
Southern California Water Co. 18 365
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TRANSPORTATION SERVICES-0.5%
GATX Corp. 12 584
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WATER TRANSPORTATION-1.0%
American Presidents Co. 50 1,150
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WHOLESALE TRADE-4.2%
DURABLE GOODS-4.2%
Bell Industries, Inc. 42 936
Cardinal Health, Inc. 14 771
Marshall Industries(a) 22 707
Pioneer Standard Electronics, Inc. 27 353
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Investment Portfolio/December 31, 1995
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Software Spectrum, Inc.(a) 31 $ 667
Wyle Electronics Co. 37 1,303
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4,737
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (cost of $77,936)(b) 99,885
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SHORT-TERM OBLIGATIONS-15.3 PAR
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Repurchase agreement with Bankers Trust
Securities Corp., dated 12/29/95, due 02/02/96
at 5.700% collateralized by U.S. Treasury
notes with various maturities to 2000, market
value $11,821 (repurchase proceeds $11,580) $11,573 11,573
Repurchase agreement with Chase Securities,
Inc., dated 12/29/95, due 01/02/96 at 5.500%
collateralized by a U.S. Treasury note maturing
in 1996, market value $5,982 (repurchase
proceeds $5,854) 5,580 5,850
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TOTAL SHORT-TERM OBLIGATIONS 17,423
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OTHER ASSETS & LIABILITIES, NET-(3.3)% (3,807)
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NET ASSETS-100.0% $113,501
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NOTES TO INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
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(a) Non-income producing.
(b) Cost for federal income tax purposes is $77,943.
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES
DECEMBER 31, 1995 (UNAUDITED)
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(in thousands except for per share amounts and footnotes)
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ASSETS
Investments at value (cost $77,936) $ 99,885
Short-term obligations 17,423
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117,308
Receivable for:
Fund shares sold $3,317
Investments sold 393
Dividends 63
Interest 8
Other 47 3,828
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Total Assets 121,136
LIABILITIES
Payable for:
Investments purchased 4,731
Fund shares repurchased 2,902
Accrued:
Deferred Trustees fees 1
Other 1
------
Total Liabilities 7,635
--------
NET ASSETS $113,501
--------
Net asset value & redemption price per share -
Class A ($58,357/2,432) $ 24.00
--------
Maximum offering price per share - Class A
($24.00/0.9425) $ 25.46 (a)
--------
Net asset value & offering price per share -
Class B ($52,683/2,248) $ 23.44 (b)
--------
Net asset value, offering & redemption price per share -
Class Z ($2,461/102) $ 24.03
--------
COMPOSITION OF NET ASSETS
Capital paid in $ 90,773
Accumulated net investment loss (136)
Accumulated net realized gains 915
Net unrealized appreciation 21,949
--------
$113,501
========
</TABLE>
(a) On sales of $50,000 or more the offering price is reduced.
(b) Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable
contingent deferred sales charge.
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(in thousands)
<S> <C> <C>
INVESTMENT INCOME
Dividends $ 315
Interest 356
------
Total Investment Income 671
EXPENSES
Management fee $ 287
Service fee - Class A 70
Service fee - Class B 48
Distribution fee - Class B 158
Transfer agent 164
Bookkeeping fee 21
Trustees fee 6
Custodian fee 4
Audit fee 15
Legal fee 3
Registration fee 20
Reports to shareholders 3
Other 7 806
------ ------
Net Investment Loss (135)
------
NET REALIZED & UNREALIZED GAIN ON
PORTFOLIO POSITIONS
Net realized gain 4,093
Net unrealized appreciation
during the period 5,879
------
Net Gain 9,972
------
Net Increase in Net Assets from Operations $9,837
======
</TABLE>
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(Unaudited)
Six months ended Year ended
(in thousands) December 31 June 30
---------------- ----------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS 1995 1995
<S> <C> <C>
Operations:
Net investment loss $ (135) $ (124)
Net realized gain 4,093 3,335
Net unrealized appreciation 5,879 11,220
-------- --------
Net Increase from Operations 9,837 14,431
Distributions:
From net realized gains - Class A (2,785) ----
From net realized gains - Class B (2,652) ----
From net realized gains - Class Z (127) ----
-------- --------
4,273 14,431
-------- --------
Fund Share Transactions (a):
Receipts for shares sold - Class A 69,644 16,058
Value of distributions reinvested - Class A 2,585 ----
Cost of shares repurchased - Class A (57,532) (9,202)
-------- --------
14,697 6,856
-------- --------
Receipts for shares sold - Class B 33,345 29,658
Value of distributions reinvested - Class B 2,500 ----
Cost of shares repurchased - Class B (13,962) (14,075)
-------- --------
21,883 15,583
-------- --------
Receipts for shares sold - Class Z 2,557 ----
Value of distributions reinvested - Class Z 127 ----
Cost of shares repurchased - Class Z (155) ----
-------- --------
2,529 ----
-------- --------
Net Increase from Fund Share Transactions 39,109 22,439
-------- --------
Total Increase 43,382 36,870
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period 70,119 33,249
-------- --------
End of period (including undistributed net
investment losses of $136 and $1,
respectively) $113,501 $ 70,119
======== ========
NUMBER OF FUND SHARES (a)
Sold - Class A 2,812 823
Issued for distributions reinvested - Class A 107 ----
Repurchased - Class A (2,313) (483)
-------- --------
606 340
-------- --------
Sold - Class B 1,365 1,587
Issued for distributions reinvested - Class B 105 ----
Repurchased - Class B (571) (753)
-------- --------
899 834
-------- --------
Sold - Class Z 104 ----
Issued for distributions reinvested - Class Z 5 ----
Repurchased - Class Z (7) ----
-------- --------
102 ----
-------- --------
</TABLE>
(a) Class Z shares were initially offered on July 31, 1995.
See notes to financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1995 (UNAUDITED)
NOTE 1. INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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In the opinion of management of Colonial Small Stock Fund (the Fund), a series
of Colonial Trust VI, the accompanying financial statements contain all normal
and recurring adjustments necessary for the fair presentation of the financial
position of the Fund at December 31, 1995, and the results of its operations,
the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for the six months
then ended.
NOTE 2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
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ORGANIZATION: The Fund is a diversified portfolio of a Massachusetts business
trust, registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an
open-end, management investment company. The Fund's objective is to seek
long-term growth. The Fund may issue an unlimited number of shares. The Fund
offers three classes of shares: Class A, Class B and Class Z. Class A shares are
sold with a front-end sales charge; Class B shares are subject to an annual
distribution fee and a contingent deferred sales charge. Class B shares will
convert to Class A shares when they have been outstanding approximately eight
years. Class Z shares are offered continuously at net asset value. There are
certain restrictions to purchasing Class Z shares, please refer to a prospectus.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and
the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates. The following is a a summary
of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of
its financial statements.
SECURITY VALUATION AND TRANSACTIONS: Equity securities are valued at the last
sale price or, in the case of unlisted or listed securities for which there were
no sales during the day, at current quoted bid prices.
Short-term obligations with a maturity of 60 days or less are valued at
amortized cost.
Portfolio positions which cannot be valued as set forth above are valued at fair
value under procedures approved by the Trustees.
Security transactions are accounted for on the date the securities are
purchased, sold or mature.
Cost is determined and gains and losses are based upon the specific
identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax
purposes.
DETERMINATION OF CLASS NET ASSET VALUES AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS: All income,
expenses (other than the Class A and Class B service fee and Class B
distribution fee), realized and unrealized gains (losses), are allocated to each
class proportionately on a daily basis for purposes of determining the net asset
value of each class.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS/DECEMBER 31, 1995
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NOTE 2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - CONT.
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DETERMINATION OF CLASS NET ASSET VALUES AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CONT.
Class A, Class B and Class Z per share data was calculated using the average
shares outstanding during the period. In addition, net investment income per
share data reflects the service fee applicable to both Class A and Class B
shares and the distribution fee applicable to Class B shares only.
Class A and Class B ratios are calculated by adjusting the expense and net
investment income ratios for the Fund for the entire period by the service fee
applicable to both Class A and Class B shares and by the distribution fee
applicable to Class B shares only.
FEDERAL INCOME TAXES: Consistent with the Fund's policy to qualify as a
regulated investment company and to distribute all of its taxable income, no
federal income tax has been accrued.
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS: Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the
ex-date.
The character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance
with income tax regulations which may differ from generally accepted accounting
principles. Reclassifications are made to the Fund's capital accounts to reflect
income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss
carryforwards) under income tax regulations.
OTHER: Corporate actions are recorded on ex-date. Interest income is recorded on
the accrual basis.
The Fund's custodian takes possession through the federal book-entry system of
securities collateralizing repurchase agreements. Collateral is marked-to-market
daily to ensure that the market value of the underlying assets remains
sufficient to protect the Fund. The Fund may experience costs and delays in
liquidating the collateral if the issuer defaults or enters bankruptcy.
NOTE 3. FEES AND COMPENSATION PAID TO AFFILIATES
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MANAGEMENT FEE: Colonial Management Associates, Inc. (the Adviser) is the
investment Adviser of the Fund and furnishes accounting and other services and
office facilities for a monthly fee equal to 0.60% annually of the Fund's
average net assets.
BOOKKEEPING FEE: The Adviser provides bookkeeping and pricing services for
$27,000 per year plus 0.035% of the Fund's average net assets over $50 million.
TRANSFER AGENT: Colonial Investors Service Center, Inc. (the Transfer Agent), an
affiliate of the Adviser, provides shareholder services and receives a monthly
fee equal to 0.25% annually of the Fund's average net assets and receives a
reimbursement for certain out of pocket expenses.
UNDERWRITING DISCOUNTS, SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION FEES: Colonial Investment
Services, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Adviser, is the Fund's
principal underwriter. For the six months ended December 31, 1995, the Fund has
been
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS/DECEMBER 31, 1995
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
advised that the Distributor retained net underwriting discounts of $41,703 on
sales of the Fund's Class A shares and received contingent deferred sales
charges (CDSC) of $35,520 on Class B share redemptions.
The Fund has adopted a 12b-1 plan which requires it to pay the Distributor a
service fee equal to 0.25% annually on Class A and Class B net assets as of the
20th of each month. The plan also requires the payment of a distribution fee to
the Distributor equal to 0.75% of the average net assets attributable to Class B
shares. The CDSC and the fees received from the 12b-1 plan are used principally
as repayment to the Distributor for amounts paid by the Distributor to dealers
who sold such shares.
OTHER: The Fund pays no compensation to its officers, all of whom are employees
of the Adviser.
The Fund's Trustees may participate in a deferred compensation plan which may be
terminated at any time. Obligations of the plan will be paid solely out of the
Fund's assets.
NOTE 4. PORTFOLIO INFORMATION
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
INVESTMENT ACTIVITY: During the six months ended December 31, 1995, purchases
and sales of investments, other than short-term obligations, were $55,317,322
and $27,499,287, respectively.
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) at December 31, 1995, based on cost
of investments for federal income tax purposes was:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Gross unrealized appreciation $26,088,925
Gross unrealized depreciation (4,147,052)
-----------
Net unrealized appreciation $21,941,873
===========
</TABLE>
OTHER: The Fund may focus its investments in certain industries, subjecting it
to greater risk than a fund that is more diversified.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (a)
Selected data for a share of each class outstanding throughout each period are
as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(unaudited)
Six months ended
December 31
------------------------------------------------
1995
Class A Class B Class Z(b)
--------- --------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net asset value -
Beginning of period $22.260 $21.840 $24.790
======= ======= =======
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:
Net investment
income (loss) 0.004 (0.082) 0.032
Net realized and
unrealized gain 3.031 2.977 0.503
------- ------- -------
Total from Investment
Operations 3.035 2.895 0.535
------- ------- -------
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS DECLARED TO SHAREHOLDERS:
From net
investment income -- -- --
From net
realized gains (1.295) (1.295) (1.295)
------- ------- -------
Total Distributions
Declared to
Shareholders (1.295) (1.295) (1.295)
------- ------- -------
Net asset value -
End of period $24.000 $23.440 $24.030
======= ======= =======
Total return (c) 13.57%(d) 13.19%(d) 2.10%(d)
======= ======= =======
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS
Expenses 1.36(e)(f) 2.11%(e)(f) 1.13%(e)(f)
Interest expense -- -- --
Net investment
income (loss) 0.05(e)(f) (0.70%)(e)(f) 0.30%(e)(f)
Portfolio turnover 65%(e) 65%(e) 65%(e)
Net assets at end
of period (000) $58,357 $52,683 $ 2,461
</TABLE>
(a) Per share data was calculated using average shares outstanding during the
period.
(b) Class Z shares were initially offered on July 31, 1995. Per share data
reflects activity from that date.
(c) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested
and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Annualized.
(f) The benefits derived from custody credits and directed brokerage
arrangements had no impact. Prior year ratios are net of benefits
received, if any.
(g) Class B shares were initially offered on November 9, 1992. Per share
data reflects activity from that date.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (a) CONT.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year ended June 30
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1995 1994 1993 1992 1991
Class A Class B Class A Class B Class A Class B(g) Class A Class A
- ----------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$16.670 $16.470 $15.860 $15.790 $12.330 $13.010 $11.570 $13.560
======== ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= =======
0.002 (0.139) (0.047) (0.176) (0.083) (0.100) (0.127) 0.045
5.588 5.509 0.857 0.856 3.613 2.880 0.887 (1.992)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
5.590 5.370 0.810 0.680 3.530 2.780 0.760 (1.947)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- (0.043)
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- (0.043)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
$22.260 $21.840 $16.670 $16.470 $15.860 $15.790 $12.330 $11.570
======== ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= =======
33.53% 32.60% 5.11% 4.31% 28.63% 21.37(d) 6.57% (14.34%)
======== ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= =======
1.45% 2.20% 1.56% 2.31% 1.88% 2.63(e) 2.13% 1.91%
-- -- -- -- 0.01% 0.01% 0.06% 0.03%
0.01% (0.74%) (0.27%) (1.02%) (0.60%) (1.35(e)) (0.91%) 0.33%
64% 64% 35% 35% 29% 29%(e) -- 79%
$40,661 $29,458 $24,760 $ 8,489 $23,716 $ 1,655 $22,002 $28,943
</TABLE>
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SHAREHOLDER SERVICES
TO MAKE INVESTING EASIER
Colonial has one of the most extensive selections of shareholder services
available. Your financial adviser can help you arrange for any of these
services, or you can call Colonial directly at 1-800-345-6611.
AFFORDABLE ADDITIONAL INVESTMENTS: Add to your account with as little as $50;
$25 for an IRA account.
FREE EXCHANGES*: Exchange all or part of your account into the same share class
of another Colonial fund, by phone or mail, as your needs change over time.
EASY ACCESS TO YOUR MONEY*: Make withdrawals from your account by phone, by mail
or, for certain funds, by check.
ONE-YEAR REINSTATEMENT PRIVILEGE: If you need access to your money, but then
choose to return it to Colonial within one year, you can reinvest in any
Colonial fund of the same share class without any penalty or sales charge.
FUNDAMATIC: Make periodic investments as low as $50 from your checking account
to your Colonial account.
SYSTEMATIC WITHDRAWAL PLAN (SWP): Receive monthly, quarterly, or semiannual
payments via check or bank transmission. There is a $5,000 account value
required, but no minimum for the payment amount. The maximum annual withdrawal
is 12% of account balance at time SWP is established. SWPs by check are
processed on the 10th of each month.
AUTOMATED DOLLAR COST AVERAGING: Transfer money on a monthly basis from any
Colonial fund with a balance of $5,000 into the same share class of up to four
other Colonial funds. Minimum for each transfer is $100.
LOW COST IRAS: Choose from a broad range of retirement plans, including IRAs.
* Redemptions and exchanges are made at the next determined net asset value
after the request is received by Colonial. Proceeds may be more or less than
your original cost. The exchange privilege may be terminated at any time.
Investors who purchase Class B or Class D shares (for applicable funds), or $1
million or more of Class A shares, may be subject to a contingent deferred sales
charge.
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<PAGE>
HOW TO REACH COLONIAL
BY PHONE OR BY MAIL
BY TELEPHONE
COLONIAL CUSTOMER CONNECTION - 1-800-345-6611
For 24-hour account information, call from your touch-tone phone. (Rotary
callers will be automatically connected to a representative during business
hours.) A recorded message will guide you through the menu:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
For fund prices, dividends, and capital gains information ....... press 1
For account information ......................................... press 2
To speak to a Colonial representative ........................... press 3
For yield and total return information .......................... press 4
For duplicate statements or new supply of checks ................ press 5
To order duplicate tax forms and year-end statements ............ press 6
(February through May)
To review your options at any time during your call ............. press *
</TABLE>
To speak with a shareholder services representative about your account, call
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm ET, and Saturdays from February through
mid-April, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm ET.
COLONIAL TELEPHONE TRANSACTION DEPARTMENT - 1-800-422-3737
To purchase, exchange, or sell shares by telephone, call Monday to Friday, 9:00
am to 8:00 pm ET. Transactions received after the close of the New York Stock
Exchange will receive the next business day's closing price.
COLONIAL LITERATURE DEPARTMENT - 1-800-248-2828
To request literature on any Colonial fund, call Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to
6:30 pm ET.
BY MAIL
COLONIAL INVESTORS SERVICE CENTER, INC.
P.O. BOX 1722
BOSTON, MA 02105-1722
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SHAREHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS
TO KEEP YOU INFORMED
To make recordkeeping easy and keep you up-to-date on the performance of your
investments, you can expect to receive the following information about your
Colonial account:
TRANSACTION CONFIRMATIONS: Each time you make a purchase, sale, or exchange, you
receive a confirmation statement within just a few days.
QUARTERLY STATEMENTS: Every three months, if any transactions are made that
affect your share balance, this statement reports on your account activity
during the quarter (including any reinvestment of dividends). This statement
also provides year-to-date information.
COLONIAL SHAREHOLDER NEWS: Mailed with your quarterly account statements, this
newsletter highlights timely investment strategies, portfolio manager
commentary, and shareholder service updates.
TAX FORMS AND YEAR-END TAX GUIDE: Easy-to-use forms and timely information are
designed to make tax reporting simpler. (Usually mailed in January.)
AVERAGE COST BASIS STATEMENTS: If you sold or exchanged shares during the year,
this statement may help you calculate your gain/loss for tax purposes. (Usually
mailed in February.)
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS REPORT
The Transfer Agent for Colonial Small Stock Fund is:
Colonial Investors Service Center, Inc.
P.O. Box 1722
Boston, MA 02105-1722
1-800-345-6611
Colonial Small Stock Fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder
address. If you would like more than one report, please call our Literature
Department at 1-800-248-2828 and additional reports will be sent to you.
This report has been prepared for shareholders of Colonial Small Stock Fund.
This report may also be used as sales literature when preceded or accompanied by
the current prospectus which provides details of sales charges, investment
objectives and operating policies of the Fund.
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Mutual Funds for
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TRUSTEES
ROBERT J. BIRNBAUM
Trustee (formerly Special Counsel, Dechert, Price & Rhoads; President and Chief
Operating Officer, New York Stock Exchange, Inc.)
TOM BLEASDALE
Trustee (formerly Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Shore Bank
& Trust Company)
LORA S. COLLINS
Attorney, Kramer, Levin, Naftalis, Nessen, Kamin & Frankel
JAMES E. GRINNELL
Private Investor (formerly Senior Vice President-Operations, The Rockport
Company)
WILLIAM D. IRELAND, JR.
Trustee (formerly Chairman of the Board, Bank of New England-Worcester)
RICHARD W. LOWRY
Private Investor (formerly Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, U.S.
Plywood Corporation)
WILLIAM E. MAYER
Dean, College of Business and Management, University of Maryland (formerly Dean,
Simon Graduate School of Business, University of Rochester; Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer, C.S. First Boston Merchant Bank; and President and Chief
Executive Officer, The First Boston Corporation)
JAMES L. MOODY, JR.
Chairman of the Board, Hannaford Bros. Co. (formerly Chief Executive Officer,
Hannaford Bros. Co.)
JOHN J. NEUHAUSER
Dean, Boston College School of Management
GEORGE L. SHINN
Financial Consultant (formerly Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Consultant,
The First Boston Corporation)
ROBERT L. SULLIVAN
Management Consultant (formerly Management Consultant, Saatchi and Saatchi
Consulting Ltd. and Principal and International Practice Director, Management
Consulting, Peat Marwick Main & Co.)
SINCLAIR WEEKS, JR.
Chairman of the Board, Reed & Barton Corporation
Not FDIC- May lose value
Insured No bank guarantee
COLONIAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC., Distributor (C) 1996
One Financial Center, Boston, Massachusetts 02111-2621, 617-426-3750
SS-03/698B-1295 (2/96)
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