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TABLE OF CONTENTS
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Letter to Shareholders........................... 1
A Farewell from the Chairman..................... 6
Glossary of Terms................................ 7
Performance Results.............................. 9
Portfolio of Investments......................... 10
Statement of Assets and Liabilities.............. 13
Statement of Operations.......................... 14
Statement of Changes in Net Assets............... 15
Financial Highlights............................. 16
Notes to Financial Statements.................... 17
Report of Independent Accountants................ 21
Dividend Reinvestment Plan....................... 22
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VTF ANR 12/98
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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS
November 20, 1998
Dear Shareholder,
The past decade has been a
remarkable time for investors.
Together, we've witnessed one of the
greatest bull markets in investment
history, unprecedented growth in mutual
fund investing, and a surge in personal [PHOTO]
retirement planning. The coming
millennium promises to hold even more
challenges and opportunities.
To lead us into this new era of
investing, we are proud to announce DENNIS J. MCDONNELL AND DON G. POWELL
that Richard F. Powers III has joined
Van Kampen as President and Chief Executive Officer, and will assume the
additional role of Chairman of Van Kampen in 1999. He comes to us from our
parent company, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter & Co., where he served as Executive
Vice President and Director of Marketing. Dick Powers brings 27 years of
experience in the financial services industry, including vast expertise in
product management, strategic planning and brand development. While at Morgan
Stanley Dean Witter, he developed many of the firm's core products and services.
You'll hear more from Dick Powers in the coming months as he becomes
increasingly involved in matters related to your Trust and joins Dennis
McDonnell in addressing shareholders in future reports. (See Don Powell's
farewell to shareholders on page 6.)
ECONOMIC OVERVIEW
After two years of solid gains, the U.S. economy began to lose some of its
luster during the reporting period. No longer immune to the global economic
turmoil, the economy retreated from a 5.5 percent annual growth rate in the
first quarter to a tepid 1.8 percent in the second quarter (as measured by gross
domestic product). By the third quarter, however, growth rebounded to a 3.3
percent annual rate.
A strong dollar was largely responsible for moderating economic growth. As
the Asian financial crisis worsened and spread to other regions, foreign
investors amassed dollar-denominated U.S. Treasury bonds. These purchases sent
the dollar sharply higher, which increased the price of U.S. exports and slashed
the price of imports--resulting in reduced demand for U.S. goods and services
abroad. In light of the reduced demand and global economic problems, corporate
earnings fell, business investment declined, and stock prices plummeted. By the
end of August, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 19 percent from its
record high, set in mid-July. Although the stock market has since recovered much
of its losses, consumer confidence has declined and growth in consumer spending
has slowed.
Concerns about further economic deterioration, weakness in the stock market,
and a potential credit crunch prompted the Federal Reserve Board to cut
short-term interest rates
Continued on page 2
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0.25 percent in late September. It was the first rate cut in almost three years
and was followed by additional cuts of 0.25 percent in October and November.
Despite these rate cuts, the Fed took care to note that inflation was well
contained.
Florida's economic climate continued to be favorable. The state ended fiscal
year 1997 with a budget surplus and reserve balances of more than $1 billion.
Florida's credit profile portrayed strong and stable credit characteristics,
reflecting solid employment growth, low unemployment, and a strong financial
position. Demand for Florida municipal bonds kept pace with the state's
increasing supply, as Florida's large retiree population tended to favor more
conservative investments such as insured bond issues, which made up a large
percentage of the state's supply.
MARKET OVERVIEW
The volatility in overseas markets and U.S. stocks was a boon to bonds.
Foreign investors bought U.S. Treasury bonds in an attempt to escape the global
turmoil, while domestic investors purchased them to avoid further losses in U.S.
stocks. Because these purchases occurred at a time when the supply of new
Treasury issues was declining, Treasury bond prices soared.
The Fed rate cuts propelled bond prices even higher. Following the Fed's
first rate cut, the yield on the 30-year Treasury bond, which moves in the
opposite direction of its price, dropped to a record low of 4.72 percent on
October 5. However, subsequent sales of Treasuries by Asian and institutional
investors dampened the rally. As of October 31, the 30-year Treasury bond had a
5.15 percent yield, down 1 percent from a year ago.
Municipal bond prices followed Treasuries higher, but, as usual, they didn't
gain nearly as much in price. The yield on a typical AAA-rated general
obligation municipal bond fell only 32 basis points to 4.80 percent as of
October 31, from 5.12 percent a year earlier. Earlier in October, municipal bond
yields topped comparable Treasury bond yields, which is a rare event. Municipal
bonds generally yield less than Treasury securities because their interest
payments are exempt from federal and sometimes state and local income taxes.
During the past year, municipal bonds were burdened by an excess of supply
relative to demand. State and local governments, taking advantage of the
market's low interest rates, issued $230.9 billion worth of long-term bonds
during the first 10 months of the year--34 percent more than they had issued
during the same period last year. Approximately 44 percent of the new issues
were refinancings of older, higher-yielding bonds. However, new issuance slowed
recently as the number of bonds eligible for refinancing shrank.
Despite an abundant supply, many investors were reluctant to purchase
municipal bonds because of their generally low yields. Compounding the situation
was the abundance of insured issues, which accounted for almost 60 percent of
the new supply. The dominance of insured bonds reduced the supply of
lower-rated, higher-yielding bonds and narrowed the yield spread between
higher-and lower-rated bonds. (The insurance relates to the timely payment of
principal and interest, when due, on the bonds. The insurance does not protect
the bonds from market risk.)
Continued on page 3
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[CREDIT QUALITY PIE CHART]
<TABLE>
Portfolio Composition By Credit Quality*
As Of October 31, 1998
<S> <C>
AAA.................. 75.1%
AA................... 18.1%
A.................... 2.7%
BBB.................. 4.1%
</TABLE>
*As a Percentage of Long-Term Investments
Based upon the highest credit quality ratings as issued by Standard & Poor's or
Moody's
TRUST STRATEGY
We used the following strategies to manage the Trust during the period:
We maintained a portfolio consisting largely of high-quality bonds with a
heavy emphasis (over 75 percent) on AAA-rated insured securities. AAA-rated
bonds generally have performed better than lower-rated securities when interest
rates are falling, which was the case for most of the reporting period. Under
current market conditions, we also believe that the narrow yield spreads between
higher- and lower-rated bonds means that investors are not adequately
compensated for the additional credit risk associated with lower-rated
securities.
We limited our new acquisitions because current market yields were lower
than the average yields of bonds in the portfolio. However, some of the Trust's
holdings were called away by issuers who took advantage of lower interest rates
to retire or refinance their outstanding debt. We replaced these bonds with new
long-term securities and extended the call protection of the Trust. Because the
supply of bonds in Florida was extremely high during the reporting
period--through the first 10 months of 1998 the state was the nation's fourth
largest issuer of debt--there were plenty of options from which to choose in
selecting new securities to add to the portfolio. Since the yields of these
bonds were lower than those of the bonds that were replaced, the Trust's income
obtained from coupon payments was reduced during the reporting period.
In making purchases, we emphasized long-term discount bonds. In an
environment of falling interest rates, these bonds have the potential to
appreciate in value faster than premium bonds because they have a longer
duration, which makes them more sensitive to changing interest rates. Discount
bonds helped offset the declining duration of the portfolio that occurred as low
interest rates caused some of our higher-coupon holdings to be prerefunded, or
priced to call dates. Housing bonds were particularly vulnerable to
prerefunding, because many homeowners sought to refinance mortgages as interest
rates continued to decline. We sold some of our prerefunded bonds and replaced
them with longer-duration bonds, hoping to slow the Trust's declining duration.
Continued on page 4
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As of October 31, 1998, the duration of the Trust was 5.66 years, compared
with 7.67 years for the Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index (Florida bonds
only). Because of the longer-term nature of the Trust, the calculation of this
index's duration has been adjusted to eliminate bonds with maturities of five
years or less. In addition, because the Trust invests primarily in Florida
bonds, we have taken the Florida bonds from the Lehman index and used them to
calculate a benchmark duration for the Trust.
Top Five Portfolio Sectors as of October 31, 1998*
Public Education........................ 21.6%
Health Care............................. 19.5%
General Purpose......................... 13.8%
Retail Electric/Gas/Telephone........... 11.6%
Water & Sewer........................... 8.5%
*As a Percentage of Long-Term Investments
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
For the 12-month period ended October 31, 1998, the Trust generated a total
return of 14.75 percent.(1) This reflects a gain in market price per common
share from $17.1875 on October 31, 1997, to $18.6250 on October 31, 1998, plus
reinvestment of all dividends. The Trust had a tax-exempt distribution rate of
5.32 percent,(3) based on the closing price of the Trust's common shares.
Because income from the Trust is exempt from federal income taxes, this
distribution rate is equivalent to a yield of 8.31 percent(4) on a taxable
investment (for investors in the federal income tax bracket of 36 percent).
Please refer to the chart on page 9 for additional performance numbers.
[BAR GRAPH]
Twelve-month Distribution History
For The Period Ended October 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Distribution per Common Share
Dividend Capital Gain
<S> <C> <C>
Nov 1997.......................... $.0825
Dec 1997.......................... $.0825 $.0225
Jan 1998.......................... $.0825
Feb 1998.......................... $.0825
Mar 1998.......................... $.0825
Apr 1998.......................... $.0825
May 1998.......................... $.0825
Jun 1998.......................... $.0825
Jul 1998.......................... $.0825
Aug 1998.......................... $.0825
Sep 1998.......................... $.0825
Oct 1998.......................... $.0825
</TABLE>
The distribution history represents past performance of the Trust and does
not predict the Trust's future distributions.
Continued on page 5
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ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
We believe the economy will continue to grow at a moderate rate for the
remainder of the year, supported by low interest rates. The housing industry has
already benefited from the sharp decline in interest rates, and other sectors
could follow if consumer and business spending picks up.
Looking ahead into next year, we see the potential for stronger economic
growth as long as domestic interest rates remain low and the global financial
crisis stabilizes. We believe the current low inflationary environment in the
United States paves the way for further Fed rate cuts if the economy resumes its
slowdown.
Overseas, we see some promising signs of recovery, including Japan's new
bank reform package, which includes a willingness to let problem banks fail, and
approval of an International Monetary Fund rescue package for Brazil.
We will closely monitor these global and domestic events and their effects
on the performance of the Trust, adjusting the portfolio when appropriate. We
remain committed to the goal of providing a high level of tax-exempt income
while preserving shareholders' capital. Thank you for your continued support and
confidence in Van Kampen and the management of your Trust.
Sincerely,
[SIG]
Don G. Powell
Chairman
Van Kampen Investment Advisory Corp.
[SIG]
Dennis J. McDonnell
President
Van Kampen Investment Advisory Corp.
Please see footnotes on page 9
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A FAREWELL FROM THE CHAIRMAN
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Dear Shareholder,
Since I became president and chief executive officer in 1987, much has
changed in our business. However, one thing has remained constant through these
years--my commitment to you, the trust shareholder. Through the many events at
Van Kampen that have marked the passage of time--including several mergers,
company name changes, and leadership changes--we have always focused on
providing superior investments and the highest level of customer service to help
you meet your investment objectives. I'm proud to say that during my tenure, Van
Kampen won eight consecutive awards for high-quality customer service--more
consecutive service awards than any other firm in the financial services
industry.(1) My successor, Dick Powers, shares this commitment to meeting your
needs and providing innovative and efficient ways to help you work with your
investment adviser to reach your financial goals.
Although my official retirement begins on January 1, 1999, I will remain
active in the industry and the community. I plan to continue my service as a
member of the board of directors of the Investment Company Institute, the
leading mutual fund industry association, and I will remain a trustee of your
Trust.
In closing, I want to say farewell to all of you. Thank you for your support
of Van Kampen over the years and for giving me the opportunity to serve you.
Best wishes,
[SIG]
Don G. Powell
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(1)American Capital, which merged with Van Kampen in 1995, received the DALBAR
Service Award annually from 1990 to 1994. The award was called the Quality
Tested Service Seal until 1997.
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
BASIS POINT: A measure used in quoting bond yields. One hundred basis points is
equal to 1 percent. For example, if a bond's yield changes from 7.00 to 6.65
percent, it is a 35 basis-point move.
CALL FEATURE: Allows the issuer to buy back a bond on specific dates at set
prices before maturity. These dates and prices are set when the bond is
issued. To compensate the bondholder for the potential loss of income and
ownership, a bond's call price is usually higher than the face value of the
bond. Bonds are usually called when interest rates drop so significantly
that the issuer can save money by issuing new bonds at lower rates.
COUPON RATE: The stated rate of interest the bond pays on an annual basis,
expressed as a percentage of the face value.
CREDIT RATING: An evaluation of an issuer's credit history and capability of
repaying obligations. Standard & Poor's and Moody's Investors Service are
two companies that assign bond ratings. Standard & Poor's ratings range from
a high of AAA to a low of D, while Moody's ratings range from a high of Aaa
to a low of C.
DISCOUNT BOND: A bond whose market price is lower than its face value (or "par
value"). Because bonds usually mature at face value, a discount bond has
more potential to appreciate in price than a par bond does.
DURATION: A measure of the sensitivity of a bond's price to changes in interest
rates, expressed in years. Each year of duration represents an expected 1
percent change in the price of a bond for every 1 percent change in interest
rates. The longer a bond's duration, the greater the effect of interest rate
movements on net asset value. Typically, funds with shorter durations are
expected to perform better in rising rate environments, while funds with
longer durations are expected to perform better when rates decline.
FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD (THE FED): The governing body of the Federal Reserve
System, which is the central bank system of the United States. Its
policy-making committee, called the Federal Open Market Committee, meets
eight times a year to establish monetary policy and monitor the economic
pulse of the United States.
INFLATION: A persistent and measurable rise in the general level of prices.
Inflation is widely measured by the Consumer Price Index, an economic
indicator that measures the change in the cost of purchased goods and
services.
INSURED BOND: A bond that is insured against default by the bond insurer. If the
issuer defaults, the insurance company will step in and take over payments
of interest and principal when due. Once a bond is insured, it typically
carries the rating of the insurer. Most insurers are rated AAA.
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MUNICIPAL BOND: A debt security issued by a state, municipality, or other
government entity to finance capital expenditures of public projects, such
as the construction of highways, public works, or school buildings. Interest
on public-purpose municipal bonds is exempt from federal income taxes and,
potentially, from state and local income taxes.
NET ASSET VALUE (NAV): The value of a trust share, calculated by deducting a
trust's liabilities from the total assets applicable to common shareholders
in its portfolio and dividing this amount by the number of common shares
outstanding.
PREREFUNDING: The process of issuing new bonds to refinance an outstanding
municipal bond issue prior to its maturity or call date. The proceeds from
the new bonds are generally invested in U.S. government securities.
Prerefunding typically occurs when interest rates decline and an issuer
replaces its higher-yielding bonds with current lower-yielding issues.
PREMIUM BOND: A bond whose market price is above its face value (or "par
value"). Because bonds usually mature at face value, a premium bond has less
potential to appreciate in price than a par bond does.
YIELD SPREAD: The additional yield investors can earn by either investing in
bonds with longer maturities or by investing in bonds with lower ratings.
The spread is the difference in yield between bonds with short versus long
maturities or the difference in yield between high-quality bonds and
lower-quality bonds.
ZERO COUPON BONDS: A corporate or municipal bond that is traded at a deep
discount to face value and pays no interest. It may be redeemed at maturity
for full face value.
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PERFORMANCE RESULTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1998
VAN KAMPEN TRUST FOR INVESTMENT GRADE
FLORIDA MUNICIPALS
(NYSE TICKER SYMBOL--VTF)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
COMMON SHARE TOTAL RETURNS
One-year total return based on market price(1)............. 14.75%
One-year total return based on NAV(2)...................... 6.92%
DISTRIBUTION RATES
Distribution rate as a % of closing common stock
price(3)................................................... 5.32%
Taxable-equivalent distribution rate as a % of closing
common stock price(4)...................................... 8.31%
SHARE VALUATIONS
Net asset value............................................ $ 17.89
Closing common stock price................................. $18.6250
One-year high common stock price (10/07/98)................ $18.8750
One-year low common stock price (05/05/98)................. $16.5625
Preferred share rate(5).................................... 3.300%
</TABLE>
(1)Total return based on market price assumes an investment at the market price
at the beginning of the period indicated, reinvestment of all distributions for
the period in accordance with the Trust's dividend reinvestment plan, and sale
of all shares at the closing common stock price at the end of the period
indicated.
(2)Total return based on net asset value (NAV) assumes an investment at the
beginning of the period indicated, reinvestment of all distributions for the
period, and sale of all shares at the end of the period, all at NAV.
(3)Distribution rate represents the monthly annualized distributions of the
Trust at the end of the period and not the earnings of the Trust.
(4)The taxable-equivalent distribution rate is calculated assuming a 36% federal
income tax bracket.
(5)See "Notes to Financial Statements" footnote #5, for more information
concerning Preferred Share reset periods.
A portion of the interest income may be taxable for those investors subject to
the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT).
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return, stock
price and net asset value will fluctuate with market conditions. Trust shares,
when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
October 31, 1998
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Par
Amount
(000) Description Coupon Maturity Market Value
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
MUNICIPAL BONDS 100.8%
FLORIDA 96.8%
$1,750 Alachua Cnty, FL Hlth Fac Auth Hlth Fac Rev
Santa Fe Hlthcare Fac (Prerefunded @
11/15/00)....................................... 7.600% 11/15/13 $ 1,925,683
1,000 Alachua Cnty, FL Hlth Fac Auth Hlth Fac Rev
Shands Hosp at the Univ of FL (MBIA Insd)....... 6.000 12/01/11 1,075,640
1,000 Alachua Cnty, FL Hlth Fac Auth Hlth Fac Rev
Shands Hosp at the Univ of FL (MBIA Insd)....... 5.750 12/01/15 1,064,360
1,000 Bay Cnty, FL Sch Brd Ctfs Partn (Prerefunded @
07/01/04) (AMBAC Insd).......................... 6.750 07/01/12 1,162,210
3,000 Brevard Cnty, FL Hlth Fac Auth Wuesthoff Mem
Hosp Ser B Rfdg (Prerefunded @ 04/01/02) (MBIA
Insd)........................................... 7.200 04/01/13 3,389,970
1,295 Cape Coral, FL Spl Oblig Rev Wastewtr Impt (FSA
Insd)........................................... 6.375 06/01/12 1,346,800
1,400 Collier Cnty, FL Cap Impt Rev Rfdg (FGIC
Insd)........................................... 5.750 10/01/13 1,512,784
1,460 Dade Cnty, FL Hsg Fin Auth Single Family Mtg Rev
Ser D Rfdg (FSA Insd)........................... 6.950 12/15/12 1,552,345
2,140 Dade Cnty, FL Sch Brd Ctfs Partn Ser A
(Prerefunded @ 05/01/04) (MBIA Insd)............ 5.750 05/01/09 2,356,696
5,325 Dade Cnty, FL Spl Oblig Cap Apprec Bond Ser B
Rfdg (Prerefunded @ 10/01/08) (AMBAC Insd)...... * 10/01/27 1,078,153
2,000 Duval Cnty, FL Sch Dist Rfdg (AMBAC Insd)....... 6.300 08/01/08 2,156,000
1,000 Escambia Cnty, FL Pollutn Ctl Rev Champion Intl
Corp Proj....................................... 6.900 08/01/22 1,100,210
1,900 Escambia Cnty, FL Sch Brd Ctfs Partn (FSA
Insd)........................................... 6.375 02/01/12 2,034,710
3,100 Escambia Cnty, FL Sch Brd Ctfs Partn
(Prerefunded @ 02/01/02) (FSA Insd)............. 6.375 02/01/12 3,358,850
1,250 Florida Agriculture & Mechanical Univ Rev
Student Apt Fac (MBIA Insd)..................... 6.500 07/01/23 1,367,513
775 Florida Hsg Fin Agy Crossings Indian Run Apts V
(AMBAC Insd).................................... 6.100 12/01/26 829,793
2,245 Florida Hsg Fin Agy Homeowner Mtg Ser 3......... 6.350 07/01/28 2,417,304
4,000 Florida St Brd Edl Cap Outlay Pub Edl Ser A Rfdg
(Prerefunded @ 06/01/00)........................ * 06/01/12 1,652,200
5,000 Florida St Brd Edl Cap Outlay Pub Edl Ser C
(Prerefunded @ 06/01/02)........................ 6.625 06/01/22 5,542,150
250 Florida St Brd of Ed Cap Outlay Public Ed Ser C
Rfdg (FSA Insd)................................. 4.500 06/01/22 234,270
250 Florida St Brd Regt Univ Sys Impt Rev (MBIA
Insd)........................................... 5.625 07/01/19 266,685
1,500 Florida St Div Bond Fin Dept Genl Svcs Rev Dept
Natural Res Preservation 2000 Ser A (Prerefunded
@ 07/01/02) (MBIA Insd)......................... 6.250 07/01/13 1,646,670
2,775 Florida St Muni Pwr Agy Rev All Requirements Pwr
Supply Proj (AMBAC Insd)........................ 5.100 10/01/25 2,782,104
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
October 31, 1998
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Par
Amount
(000) Description Coupon Maturity Market Value
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
FLORIDA (CONTINUED)
$2,500 Florida St Muni Pwr Agy Rev All Requirements Pwr
Supply Proj (Prerefunded @ 10/01/02) (AMBAC
Insd)........................................... 6.250% 10/01/12 $ 2,779,650
4,750 Florida St Muni Pwr Agy Rev Stanton Il Proj
(Prerefunded @ 10/01/02) (AMBAC Insd)........... 6.000 10/01/27 5,238,347
500 Greater Orlando Aviation Auth Orlando FL Arpt
Facs Rev (FGIC Insd)............................ 5.250 10/01/23 503,905
1,350 Hillsborough Cnty, FL Edl Fac Univ Tampa Proj
Rfdg............................................ 5.750 04/01/18 1,403,136
3,000 Hillsborough Cnty, FL Hosp Auth Hosp Rev Tampa
Genl Hosp Proj Rfdg (FSA Insd).................. 6.375 10/01/13 3,294,720
1,500 Hillsborough Cnty, FL Indl Dev Auth Pollutn Ctl
Rev Tampa Elec Co Proj Ser 92 Rfdg.............. 8.000 05/01/22 1,729,455
1,000 Jacksonville, FL Hosp Rev Univ Med Cent Inc Proj
(Connie Lee Insd)............................... 6.500 02/01/11 1,090,700
2,250 Jacksonville, FL Hosp Rev Univ Med Cent Inc Proj
(Connie Lee Insd)............................... 6.600 02/01/21 2,452,792
2,000 Jacksonville, FL Wtr & Swr Dev Rev Jacksonville
Suburban Util................................... 6.750 06/01/22 2,174,480
2,500 Jupiter, FL Wtr Rev Ser A Rfdg (AMBAC Insd)..... 6.250 10/01/18 2,707,025
9,970 Lakeland, FL Elec & Wtr Rev..................... * 10/01/13 4,941,830
2,230 Lakeland, FL Elec & Wtr Rev..................... 5.750 10/01/19 2,288,760
1,000 Martin Cnty, FL Indl Dev Auth Indl Dev Rev
Indiantown Cogeneration Proj Ser A Rfdg......... 7.875 12/15/25 1,156,440
500 Miami Dade Cnty, FL Sch Brd Ctfs Partn Ser B
(AMBAC Insd).................................... 4.875 08/01/27 483,820
6,500 Miami Dade Cnty, FL Spl Oblig Ser B (MBIA
Insd)........................................... * 10/01/32 1,052,870
650 Miami Dade Cnty, FL Spl Oblig Ser B (MBIA
Insd)........................................... 5.000 10/01/37 645,008
2,500 North Broward, FL Hosp Dist Hosp Rev
(Prerefunded @ 01/01/02) (MBIA Insd)............ 6.500 01/01/12 2,756,250
2,000 Ocala, FL Util Sys Rev Subser A Rfdg (AMBAC
Insd)........................................... 6.250 10/01/15 2,165,620
1,000 Orange Cnty, FL Cap Impt Rev Rfdg (AMBAC
Insd)........................................... * 10/01/12 526,660
1,000 Orange Cnty, FL Cap Impt Rev Rfdg (AMBAC
Insd)........................................... * 10/01/13 495,670
1,940 Orange Cnty, FL Tourist Dev Tax Rev Ser B
(Prerefunded @ 10/01/02) (AMBAC Insd)........... 6.500 10/01/19 2,174,585
1,240 Orlando & Orange Cnty Expwy Auth FL Expwy Rev Jr
Lien (Escrowed to Maturity) (FGIC Insd)......... 6.000 07/01/21 1,303,265
2,000 Osceola Cnty, FL Sch Brd Ctfs Partn Ser A
(Prerefunded @ 06/01/02) (AMBAC Insd)........... 6.250 06/01/07 2,209,440
2,535 Oviedo, FL Pub Impt Rev Rfdg (MBIA Insd)........ 6.500 10/01/18 2,807,563
1,000 Palm Beach Cnty, FL Sch Brd Ctfs Partn Ser A
(Prerefunded @ 08/01/04) (AMBAC Insd)........... 6.000 08/01/06 1,117,690
2,750 Palm Beach Cnty, FL Sch Brd Ctfs Partn Ser A
(Prerefunded @ 08/01/04) (AMBAC Insd)........... 6.375 08/01/15 3,126,392
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
October 31, 1998
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Par
Amount
(000) Description Coupon Maturity Market Value
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
FLORIDA (CONTINUED)
$1,000 Pasco Cnty, FL Sch Brd Ctfs Partn Ser A
(Prerefunded @ 08/01/02) (FSA Insd)............. 6.500% 08/01/12 $ 1,099,520
1,000 Pembroke Pines, FL Cons Util Sys Rev (FGIC
Insd)........................................... 6.250 09/01/11 1,081,080
2,390 Polk Cnty, FL Cap Impt Rev Rfdg (MBIA Insd)..... 6.250 12/01/11 2,632,848
250 Port St Lucie, FL Spl Assmt Rev Util Svc Area No
3 & 4A (MBIA Insd).............................. 5.000 10/01/18 251,140
1,100 Saint Cloud, FL Util Rev Rfdg (MBIA Insd)....... 6.375 08/01/15 1,190,860
1,000 Saint Lucie Cnty, FL Sales Tax Rev (Prerefunded
@ 10/01/02) (FGIC Insd)......................... 6.375 10/01/12 1,116,390
2,000 Saint Lucie Cnty, FL Solid Waste Disp Rev FL Pwr
& Lt Co Proj.................................... 6.700 05/01/27 2,183,540
3,000 Saint Petersburg, FL Hlth Fac Auth Rev Allegany
Hlth Sys Ser A (Prerefunded @ 12/01/01) (MBIA
Insd)........................................... 7.000 12/01/15 3,346,980
1,000 Santa Rosa Bay Brdg Auth FL Rev................. 6.250 07/01/28 1,092,090
2,000 South Miami, FL Hlth Facs Baptist Hlth Sys Oblig
Group (MBIA Insd)............................... 5.000 11/15/28 1,973,920
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110,447,541
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PUERTO RICO 4.0%
3,000 Puerto Rico Comwlth Hwy & Tran Auth Hwy Rev Ser
Y Rfdg (Embedded Cap) (FSA Insd) (a)............ 5.730 07/01/21 3,570,540
1,000 Puerto Rico Comwlth Hwy & Tran Auth Tran Rev Ser
A............................................... 4.750 07/01/38 957,810
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4,528,350
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS 100.8%
(Cost $102,546,400)........................................................ 114,975,891
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS (0.8%)................................ (858,812)
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NET ASSETS 100.0%........................................................... $114,117,079
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</TABLE>
*Zero coupon bond
(a) An Embedded Cap security includes a cap strike level such that the coupon
payment may be supplemented by cap payments if the floating rate index upon
which the cap is based rises above the strike level. The price of these
securities may be more volatile than the price of a comparable fixed rate
security. The Trust invests in these instruments as a hedge against a rise
in the short-term interest rates which it pays on its preferred shares.
These derivative instruments are marked to market each day with the change
in value reflected in unrealized appreciation/depreciation. Upon
disposition, a realized gain or loss is recognized accordingly.
See Notes to Financial Statements
12
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
October 31, 1998
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<TABLE>
<S> <C>
ASSETS:
Total Investments (Cost $102,546,400)....................... $114,975,891
Interest Receivable......................................... 1,601,346
Other....................................................... 2,090
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Total Assets.......................................... 116,579,327
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LIABILITIES:
Payables:
Investments Purchased..................................... 1,980,233
Custodian Bank............................................ 164,718
Investment Advisory Fee................................... 63,192
Income Distributions -- Preferred Shares.................. 36,166
Administrative Fee........................................ 19,444
Affiliates................................................ 8,062
Accrued Expenses............................................ 100,790
Trustees' Deferred Compensation and Retirement Plans........ 89,643
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Total Liabilities..................................... 2,462,248
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NET ASSETS.................................................. $114,117,079
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
Preferred Shares ($.01 par value, authorized 100,000,000
shares, 800 issued
with liquidation preference of $50,000 per share)......... $ 40,000,000
------------
Common Shares ($.01 par value with an unlimited number of
shares authorized,
4,142,152 shares issued and outstanding).................. 41,422
Paid in Surplus............................................. 60,853,388
Net Unrealized Appreciation................................. 12,429,491
Accumulated Undistributed Net Investment Income............. 479,214
Accumulated Net Realized Gain............................... 313,564
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Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares................ 74,117,079
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NET ASSETS.................................................. $114,117,079
============
NET ASSET VALUE PER COMMON SHARE ($74,117,079 divided
by 4,142,152 shares outstanding).......................... $ 17.89
============
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the Year Ended October 31, 1998
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<TABLE>
<S> <C>
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Interest.................................................... $ 6,532,251
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EXPENSES:
Investment Advisory Fee..................................... 738,122
Administrative Fee.......................................... 227,115
Preferred Share Maintenance................................. 104,335
Trustees' Fees and Expenses................................. 21,683
Legal....................................................... 6,843
Custody..................................................... 6,768
Other....................................................... 132,998
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Total Expenses.......................................... 1,237,864
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME....................................... $ 5,294,387
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN/LOSS:
Net Realized Gain........................................... $ 313,681
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Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation:
Beginning of the Period................................... 11,644,081
End of the Period......................................... 12,429,491
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Net Unrealized Appreciation During the Period............... 785,410
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN............................ $ 1,099,091
===========
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS.................. $ 6,393,478
===========
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the Years Ended October 31, 1998 and 1997
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended Year Ended
October 31, 1998 October 31, 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
FROM INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES:
Operations:
Net Investment Income................................ $ 5,294,387 $ 5,359,723
Net Realized Gain.................................... 313,681 123,413
Net Unrealized Appreciation
During the Period.................................. 785,410 1,970,502
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Change in Net Assets from Operations................. 6,393,478 7,453,638
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Distributions from Net Investment Income:
Common Shares...................................... (4,097,954) (4,095,722)
Preferred Shares................................... (1,413,466) (1,327,406)
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(5,511,420) (5,423,128)
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Distributions from Net Realized Gain:
Common Shares...................................... (93,085) (317,538)
Preferred Shares................................... (30,446) (113,072)
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(123,531) (430,610)
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Total Distributions.................................. (5,634,951) (5,853,738)
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NET CHANGE IN NET ASSETS FROM INVESTMENT
ACTIVITIES......................................... 758,527 1,599,900
FROM CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS:
Value of Common Shares Issued Through Dividend
Reinvestment....................................... 86,866 -0-
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TOTAL INCREASE IN NET ASSETS......................... 845,393 1,599,900
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of the Period.............................. 113,271,686 111,671,786
----------- -----------
End of the Period (Including accumulated
undistributed net investment
income of $479,214 and $696,247, respectively)..... $114,117,079 $113,271,686
============ ============
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The following schedule presents financial highlights for one common share of
the Trust outstanding throughout the periods indicated.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
March 27, 1992
(Commencement
Year Ended October 31, of Investment
---------------------------------------------------------- Operations) to
1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 October 31, 1992
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net Asset Value, Beginning of
the Period (a)............... $17.710 $17.323 $17.236 $15.236 $17.963 $14.875 $14.697
------- -------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net Investment Income........ 1.279 1.295 1.289 1.300 1.288 1.294 .596
Net Realized and Unrealized
Gain/Loss.................. .265 .507 .118 2.023 (2.731) 3.020 .107
------- -------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total from Investment
Operations................... 1.544 1.802 1.407 3.323 (1.443) 4.314 .703
------- -------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Less:
Distributions from Net
Investment Income:
Paid to Common
Shareholders............. .990 .990 .980 .948 .936 .936 .390
Common Share Equivalent of
Distributions Paid to
Preferred Shareholders... .341 .321 .340 .375 .257 .287 .135
Distributions from Net
Realized Gain:
Paid to Common
Shareholders............. .023 .077 -0- -0- .071 .002 -0-
Common Share Equivalent of
Distributions Paid to
Preferred Shareholders... .007 .027 -0- -0- .020 .001 -0-
------- -------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total Distributions........... 1.361 1.415 1.320 1.323 1.284 1.226 .525
------- -------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net Asset Value, End of the
Period....................... $17.893 $17.710 $17.323 $17.236 $15.236 $17.963 $14.875
======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= =======
Market Price Per Share at End
of the Period................ $18.625 $17.1875 $16.500 $15.250 $13.500 $16.750 $14.875
Total Investment Return at
Market Price (b)............. 14.75% 11.00% 14.89% 20.50% (13.92%) 19.30% 1.74%*
Total Return at Net Asset
Value (c).................... 6.92% 8.71% 6.32% 19.85% (9.89%) 27.67% 1.65%*
Net Assets at End of the
Period (In millions)......... $ 114.1 $ 113.3 $ 111.7 $ 111.3 $ 103.0 $ 114.3 $ 101.5
Ratio of Expenses to Average
Net Assets Applicable to
Common Shares**.............. 1.68% 1.70% 1.77% 1.79% 1.81% 1.76% 1.72%
Ratio of Net Investment Income
to Average Net Assets
Applicable to Common
Shares (d)................... 5.27% 5.62% 5.51% 5.67% 6.15% 6.01% 5.11%
Portfolio Turnover............ 18% 2% 12% 6% 10% 9% 9%*
* Non-Annualized
** Ratio of Expenses to
Average Net Assets including
Preferred Shares............ 1.09% 1.09% 1.13% 1.12% 1.15% 1.12% 1.21%
</TABLE>
(a) Net Asset Value at March 27, 1992, is adjusted for common and preferred
share offering costs of $.303 per common share.
(b) Total Investment Return at Market Price reflects the change in market value
of the common shares for the period indicated with reinvestment of dividends
in accordance with the Trust's dividend reinvestment plan.
(c) Total Return at Net Asset Value (NAV) reflects the change in value of the
Trust's assets with reinvestment of dividends based upon NAV.
(d) Net Investment Income is adjusted for common share equivalent of
distributions paid to preferred shareholders.
See Notes to Financial Statements
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
October 31, 1998
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1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Van Kampen Trust for Investment Grade Florida Municipals, formerly known as Van
Kampen American Capital Trust for Investment Grade Florida Municipals (the
"Trust"), is registered as a non-diversified closed-end management investment
company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Trust's
investment objective is to provide a high level of current income exempt from
federal income taxes and Florida state intangibles taxes, consistent with
preservation of capital. The Trust will invest in a portfolio consisting
substantially of Florida municipal obligations rated investment grade at the
time of investment. The Trust commenced investment operations on March 27, 1992.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently
followed by the Trust in the preparation of its financial statements. 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.
A. SECURITY VALUATION--Investments are stated at value using market quotations
or, if such valuations are not available, estimates obtained from yield data
relating to instruments or securities with similar characteristics in accordance
with procedures established in good faith by the Board of Trustees. Short-term
securities with remaining maturities of 60 days or less are valued at amortized
cost.
B. SECURITY TRANSACTIONS--Security transactions are recorded on a trade date
basis. Realized gains and losses are determined on an identified cost basis. The
Trust may purchase and sell securities on a "when issued" or "delayed delivery"
basis with settlement to occur at a later date. The value of the security so
purchased is subject to market fluctuations during this period. The Trust will
maintain, in a segregated account with its custodian, assets having an aggregate
value at least equal to the amount of the when issued or delayed delivery
purchase commitments until payment is made. At October 31, 1998, there were no
when issued or delayed delivery purchase commitments.
C. INVESTMENT INCOME--Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Bond
premium and original issue discount are amortized over the expected life of each
applicable security.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
October 31, 1998
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D. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES--It is the Trust's policy to comply with the
requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment
companies and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income to its
shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is required.
At October 31, 1998, for federal income tax purposes the cost of long-term
investments is $102,546,400, the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is
$12,434,683 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is $5,192, resulting
in net unrealized appreciation on long-term investments of $12,429,491.
E. DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME AND GAINS--The Trust declares and pays monthly
dividends from net investment income to common shareholders. Net realized gains,
if any, are distributed annually on a pro rata basis to common and preferred
shareholders. Distributions from net realized gains for book purposes may
include short-term capital gains, which are included as ordinary income for tax
purposes.
For the year ended October 31, 1998, 100% of the income distributions made
by the Trust were exempt from federal income taxes. Additionally, during the
period, the Trust designated and paid a 28% rate gain distribution of $115,161
and a 20% rate gain distribution of $117. In January, 1999, the Trust will
provide tax information to shareholders for the 1998 calendar year.
2. INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
Under the terms of the Trust's Investment Advisory Agreement, Van Kampen
Investment Advisory Corp. (the "Adviser") will provide investment advice and
facilities to the Trust for an annual fee payable monthly of .65% of the average
net assets of the Trust. In addition, the Trust will pay a monthly
administrative fee to Van Kampen Funds Inc. or its affiliates (collectively "Van
Kampen"), the Trust's Administrator, at an annual rate of .20% of the average
net assets of the Trust. The administrative services provided by the
Administrator include record keeping and reporting responsibilities with respect
to the Trust's portfolio and preferred shares and providing certain services to
shareholders.
For the year ended October 31, 1998, the Trust recognized expenses of
approximately $2,000, representing legal services provided by Skadden, Arps,
Slate, Meagher & Flom (Illinois), counsel to the Trust, of which a trustee of
the Trust is an affiliated person.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
October 31, 1998
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For the year ended October 31, 1998, the Trust recognized expenses of
approximately $57,900 representing Van Kampen's cost of providing accounting and
legal services to the Trust.
Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers and directors
of Van Kampen. The Trust does not compensate its officers or trustees who are
officers of Van Kampen.
The Trust provides deferred compensation and retirement plans for its
trustees who are not officers of Van Kampen. Under the deferred compensation
plan, trustees may elect to defer all or a portion of their compensation to a
later date. Benefits under the retirement plan are payable for a ten-year period
and are based upon each trustee's years of service to the Trust. The maximum
annual benefit per trustee under the plan is $2,500.
3. CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS
At October 31, 1998, and October 31, 1997, paid in surplus related to common
shares aggregated $60,853,388 and $60,766,571, respectively.
Transactions in common shares were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended Year Ended
October 31, 1998 October 31, 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
Beginning Shares............................. 4,137,307 4,137,307
Shares Issued Through Dividend
Reinvestment............................... 4,845 -0-
--------- ---------
Ending Shares................................ 4,142,152 4,137,307
========= =========
</TABLE>
4. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
During the period, the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investments,
excluding short-term investments were $21,241,971 and $20,041,536, respectively.
5. PREFERRED SHARES
The Trust has outstanding 800 Auction Preferred Shares ("APS"). Dividends are
cumulative and the dividend rate is currently reset every 28 days through an
auction process. The rate in effect on October 31, 1998, was 3.300%. During the
year ended October 31, 1998, the rates ranged from 3.300% to 4.250%.
The Trust pays annual fees equivalent to .25% of the preferred share
liquidation value for the remarketing efforts associated with the preferred
auctions. These fees are included as a component of Preferred Share Maintenance
expense.
The APS are redeemable at the option of the Trust in whole or in part at the
liquidation value of $50,000 per share plus accumulated and unpaid dividends.
The Trust
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
October 31, 1998
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is subject to certain asset coverage tests and the APS are subject to mandatory
redemption if the tests are not met.
6. CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTION
On December 3, 1998, the Trust declared a long-term capital gain of $.0556 per
common share to common shareholders of record on December 15, 1998. The gain
will be payable on December 31, 1998.
7. YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE (UNAUDITED)
Van Kampen utilizes a number of computer programs across its entire operation
relying on both internal software systems as well as external software systems
provided by third parties. In 1996, Van Kampen initiated a CountDown 2000
Project to review both the internal systems and external vendor connections. The
goal of this project is to position its business to continue unaffected as a
result of the century change. At this time, there can be no assurance that the
steps taken will be sufficient to avoid any adverse impact to the Trust, but Van
Kampen does not anticipate that the move to Year 2000 will have a material
impact on its ability to continue to provide the Trust with service at current
levels. In addition, it is possible that the securities markets in which the
Trust invests may be detrimentally affected by computer failures throughout the
financial services industry beginning January 1, 2000. Improperly functioning
trading systems may result in settlement problems and liquidity issues.
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<PAGE> 22
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
The Board of Trustees and Shareholders of
Van Kampen Trust for Investment Grade Florida Municipals:
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of Van
Kampen Trust for Investment Grade Florida Municipals (the "Trust"), including
the portfolio of investments, as of October 31, 1998, and the related statement
of operations for the year then ended, the statement of changes in net assets
for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights
for each of the periods presented. These financial statements and financial
highlights are the responsibility of the Trust's management. Our responsibility
is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights
based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial
highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of
October 31, 1998, by correspondence with the custodian and broker. An audit also
includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made
by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred
to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Van
Kampen Trust for Investment Grade Florida Municipals as of October 31, 1998, the
results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets
for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights
for each of the periods presented, in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.
KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
Chicago, Illinois
December 3, 1998
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<PAGE> 23
DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN
The Trust offers a dividend reinvestment plan (the "Plan") pursuant to which
Common Shareholders may elect to have dividends and capital gains distributions
reinvested in Common Shares of the Trust. The Trust declares dividends out of
net investment income, and will distribute annually net realized capital gains,
if any. Common Shareholders may join or withdraw from the Plan at any time.
If you decide to participate in the Plan, State Street Bank and Trust
Company, as your Plan Agent, will automatically invest your dividends and
capital gains distributions in Common Shares of the Trust for your account.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
If you wish to participate and your shares are held in your own name, call
1-800-341-2929 for more information and a Plan brochure. If your shares are held
in the name of a brokerage firm, bank, or other nominee, you should contact your
nominee to see if it would participate in the Plan on your behalf. If you wish
to participate in the Plan, but your brokerage firm, bank or nominee is unable
to participate on your behalf, you should request that your shares be re-
registered in your own name which will enable your participation in the Plan.
HOW THE PLAN WORKS
Participants in the Plan will receive the equivalent in Common Shares valued on
the valuation date, generally at the lower of market price or net asset value,
except as specified below. The valuation date will be the dividend or
distribution payment date or, if that date is not a trading day on the national
securities exchange or market system on which the Common Shares are listed for
trading, the next preceding trading day. If the market price per Common Share on
the valuation date equals or exceeds net asset value per Common Share on that
date, the Trust will issue new Common Shares to participants valued at the
higher of net asset value or 95% of the market price on the valuation date. In
the foregoing situation, the Trust will not issue Common Shares under the Plan
below net asset value. If net asset value per Common Share on the valuation date
exceeds the market price per Common Share on that date, or if the Board of
Trustees should declare a dividend or capital gains distribution payable to the
Common Shareholders only in cash, participants in the Plan will be deemed to
have elected to receive Common Shares from the Trust valued at the market price
on that date. Accordingly, in this circumstance, the Plan Agent will, as agent
for the participants, buy the Trust's Common Shares in the open market for the
participants' accounts on or shortly after the payment date. If, before the Plan
Agent has completed its purchases, the market price exceeds the net asset value
per share of the Common Shares, the average per share purchase price paid by the
Plan Agent may exceed the net asset value of the Trust's Common Shares,
resulting in the acquisition of fewer Common Shares than if the dividend or
distribution had been paid in Common Shares issued by the Trust. All
reinvestments are in full and fractional Common Shares and are carried to three
decimal places.
Experience under the Plan may indicate that changes are desirable.
Accordingly, the Trust reserves the right to amend or terminate the Plan as
applied to any dividend or distribution paid subsequent to written notice of the
changes sent to all Common Shareholders of the Trust at least 90 days before the
record date for the dividend or distribution. The Plan also may be amended or
terminated by the Plan Agent by at least 90 days written notice to all Common
Shareholders of the Trust.
COSTS OF THE PLAN
The Plan Agent's fees for the handling of the reinvestment of dividends and
distributions will be paid by the Trust. However, each participant will pay a
pro rata share of brokerage commissions incurred with respect to the Plan
Agent's open market purchases in connection with the reinvestment of dividends
and distributions. No other charges will be made to participants for reinvesting
dividends or capital gains distributions, except for certain brokerage
commissions, as described above.
TAX IMPLICATIONS
You will receive tax information annually for your personal records and to help
you prepare your federal income tax return. The automatic reinvestment of
dividends and capital gains distributions does not relieve you of any income tax
which may be payable on dividends or distributions.
RIGHT TO WITHDRAW
Plan participants may withdraw at any time by calling 1-800-341-2929 or by
writing State Street Bank and Trust Company, P.O. Box 8200, Boston, MA 02266-
8200. If you withdraw, you will receive, without
charge, a share certificate issued in your name for all full Common Shares
credited to your account under the Plan and a cash payment will be made for any
fractional Common Share credited to your account under the Plan. You may again
elect to participate in the Plan at any time by calling 1-800-341-2929 or
writing to the Trust at:
Van Kampen Funds Inc.
Attn: Closed-End Funds
2800 Post Oak Blvd.
Houston, TX 77056
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VAN KAMPEN FUNDS
EQUITY FUNDS
Domestic
Aggressive Equity
Aggressive Growth
American Value
Comstock
Emerging Growth
Enterprise
Equity Growth
Equity Income
Growth
Growth and Income
Harbor
Pace
Real Estate Securities
U.S. Real Estate
Utility
Value
International/Global
Asian Growth
Emerging Markets
European Equity
Global Equity
Global Equity Allocation
Global Franchise
Global Managed Assets
International Magnum
Latin American
FIXED-INCOME FUNDS
Income
Corporate Bond
Global Fixed Income
Global Government Securities
Government Securities
High Income Corporate Bond
High Yield
High Yield & Total Return
Limited Maturity Government
Short-Term Global Income
Strategic Income
U.S. Government
U.S. Government Trust for Income
Worldwide High Income
Tax Exempt Income
California Insured Tax Free
Florida Insured Tax Free Income
High Yield Municipal
Insured Tax Free Income
Intermediate Term Municipal Income
Municipal Income
New York Tax Free Income
Pennsylvania Tax Free Income
Tax Free High Income
Capital Preservation
Reserve
Tax Free Money
Senior Loan
Prime Rate Income Trust
Senior Floating Rate
To find out more about any of these funds, ask your financial adviser for a
prospectus, which contains more complete information, including sales charges,
risks, and expenses. Please read it carefully before you invest or send money.
To view a current Van Kampen fund prospectus or to receive additional fund
information, choose from one of the following:
- - visit our web site at
WWW.VANKAMPEN.COM -- to view a prospectus, select Download Prospectus
- - call us at 1-800-341-2911 weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central time
(Telecommunications Device for the Deaf users, call 1-800-421-2833)
- - e-mail us by visiting
WWW.VANKAMPEN.COM and selecting Contact Us
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VAN KAMPEN TRUST FOR INVESTMENT GRADE FLORIDA MUNICIPALS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
DAVID C. ARCH
ROD DAMMEYER
HOWARD J KERR
DENNIS J. MCDONNELL*--Chairman
STEVEN MULLER
THEODORE A. MYERS
DON G. POWELL*
HUGO F. SONNENSCHEIN
WAYNE W. WHALEN*
OFFICERS
DENNIS J. MCDONNELL*
President
RONALD A. NYBERG*
Vice President and Secretary
JOHN L. SULLIVAN*
Vice President, Treasurer and
Chief Financial Officer
CURTIS W. MORELL*
Vice President and
Chief Accounting Officer
TANYA M. LODEN*
Controller
PETER W. HEGEL*
EDWARD C. WOOD, III*
Vice Presidents
INVESTMENT ADVISER
VAN KAMPEN
INVESTMENT ADVISORY CORP.
1 Parkview Plaza
P.O. Box 5555
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181-5555
CUSTODIAN AND
TRANSFER AGENT
STATE STREET BANK
AND TRUST COMPANY
225 Franklin Street
P.O. Box 1713
Boston, Massachusetts 02105
LEGAL COUNSEL
SKADDEN, ARPS, SLATE,
MEAGHER & FLOM (ILLINOIS)
333 West Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP
Peat Marwick Plaza
303 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60601
* "Interested" persons of the Trust, as defined in the Investment Company Act of
1940.
(C) Van Kampen Funds Inc., 1998 All rights reserved.
(SM) denotes a service mark of Van Kampen Funds Inc.
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RESULTS OF SHAREHOLDER VOTES
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Trust was held on July 28, 1998, where
shareholders voted on the election of trustees and the selection of independent
public accountants.
1) With regard to the election of the following trustees by the preferred
shareholders of the Trust:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
# OF SHARES
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IN FAVOR WITHHELD
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<S> <C> <C>
Theodore A. Meyers.................................. 776 0
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2) With regard to the election of the following trustees by the common
shareholders of the Trust:
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<CAPTION>
# OF SHARES
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IN FAVOR WITHHELD
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<S> <C> <C>
Don G. Powell..................................... 3,615,293 45,337
Hugo F. Sonnenschein.............................. 3,618,433 42,197
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The other trustees of the Trust whose terms did not expire in 1998 are David C.
Arch, Rod Dammeyer, Howard J Kerr, Dennis J. McDonnell, Steven Muller and Wayne
W. Whalen.
3) With regard to the ratification of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP as independent
public accountants for the Trust, 3,612,669 shares voted in favor of the
proposal, 14,739 shares voted against, and 33,998 shares abstained.
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