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1933 Act File No. 33-45753 1940 Act File No. 811-6561 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form N-1A REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 X ------ Pre-Effective Amendment No. .................... -------- ------ Post-Effective Amendment No. 15 ..................... X ------ ------ and/or REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 X ------ Amendment No. 14 .................................... X ------ ------ CCB FUNDS (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 5800 Corporate Drive Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15237-7010 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (412) 288-1900 (Registrant's Telephone Number) John W. McGonigle, Esquire, Federated Investors Tower, 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-3779 (Name and Address of Agent for Service) (Notices should be sent to the Agent for Service) It is proposed that this filing will become effective: immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b) X on July 31, 2000 pursuant to paragraph (b) 60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a) (i) _ on _________________ pursuant to paragraph (a) (i). 75 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(ii) on _________________ pursuant to paragraph (a)(ii) of Rule 485. If appropriate, check the following box: This post-effective amendment designates a new effective date for a previously filed post-effective amendment. Copy to: Matthew G. Maloney, Esquire Dickstein, Shapiro & Morin 2101 L Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20037
A Portfolio of CCB Funds
A mutual fund seeking to provide high total return over longer periods of time through appreciation of capital and current income provided by dividends and interest payments. The Fund attempts to achieve this objective by investing primarily in dividend paying common stocks.
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As with all mutual funds, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not approved or disapproved these securities or passed upon the adequacy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
CONTENTS | ; | |
Risk/Return Summary | 1 | |
What are the Fund's Fees and Expenses? | 3 | |
What are the Fund's Investment Strategies? | 3 | |
What are the Principal Securities in Which the Fund Invests? | 4 | |
What are the Specific Risks of Investing in the Fund? | 5 | |
What do Shares Cost? | 5 | |
How is the Fund Sold? | 5 | |
How to Purchase Shares | 6 | |
How to Exchange Shares | 6 | |
How to Redeem Shares | 7 | |
Account and Share Information | 8 | |
Who Manages the Fund? | 8 | |
Financial Information | 9 | |
Report of Independent Public Accountants | 20 |
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The Fund's investment objective is to provide high total return over longer periods of time through appreciation of capital and current income provided by dividends and interest payments. While there is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective, it endeavors to do so by following the strategies and policies described in this prospectus.
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The Fund invests primarily in a broad, diversified range of dividend paying common stocks of companies deemed to have above average earnings growth prospects and whose shares are available at reasonable prices. As a matter of investment policy, the Fund will invest so that, under normal circumstances, at least 65% of its total assets are invested in equity securities. The Adviser uses the "value" style of investing, selecting companies which are trading at discounts to their historic relationship to the market as well as to their expected growth.
All mutual funds take investment risks. Therefore, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund. The primary factors that may reduce the Fund's return include:
The Shares offered by this prospectus are not deposits or obligations of Central Carolina Bank or its affiliates, are not endorsed or guaranteed by Central Carolina Bank or its affiliates and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board, or any other government agency.
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[Graphic Representation Omitted--See Appendix]
The bar chart shows the variability of the Fund's total returns on a calendar year-end basis.
The total returns displayed for the Fund do not reflect the payment of any sales charges or recurring shareholder account fees. If these charges or fees had been included, the returns shown would have been lower.
The Fund's total return for the six-month period from January 1, 2000 to June 30, 2000 was 3.52%.
Within the period shown in the Chart, the Fund's highest quarterly return was 21.31% (quarter ended December 31, 1998). Its lowest quarterly return was (10.72%) (quarter ended September 30, 1998).
The following table represents the Fund's Average Annual Total Returns for the calendar periods ended December 31, 1999. As of August 1, 1999, Fund Shares are sold without a sales charge.
The table shows the Fund's total returns averaged over a period of years relative to the Standard & Poor's 500 ("S&P 500"), a broad-based market index. The S&P 500 is a capitalization-weighted index of 500 stocks designed to measure performance of the broad domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks representing all major industries. Total returns for the index shown do not reflect sales charges, expenses or other fees that the Securities and Exchange Commission requires to be reflected in a mutual fund's performance. Indexes are unmanaged, and it is not possible to invest directly in an index.
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Calendar Period |
; |
Fund |
; |
S&P 500 |
1 Year |
|
14.77% |
|
21.05% |
5 Years |
|
23.89% |
|
28.56% |
Start of Performance1 |
|
23.83% |
|
28.49% |
1 The Fund's start of performance date was December 5, 1994.
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Past performance is no guarantee of future results. This information provides you with historical performance information so that you can analyze whether the Fund's investment risks are balanced by its potential returns.
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This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold Shares of the Fund.
Shareholder Fees |
|
|
Fees Paid Directly From Your Investment |
|
|
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price) |
|
None |
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|
|
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (Before Waivers)1 |
|
|
Expenses That are Deducted From Fund Assets (as a percentage of average net assets) |
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|
Management Fee2 |
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0.85% |
Distribution (12b-1) Fee |
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None |
Shareholder Services Fee3 |
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0.25% |
Other Expenses |
|
0.33% |
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses4 |
|
1.43% |
1 Although not contractually obligated to do so, the Adviser, distributor and shareholder services provider expect to waive certain amounts. These are shown below along with the net expenses the Fund expects to actually pay for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2001. |
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Total Waivers of Fund Expenses |
|
0.28% |
Total Actual Annual Fund Operating Expenses (after waivers)4 |
|
1.15% |
2 The Adviser expects to voluntarily waive a portion of the management fee. The Adviser can terminate this anticipated voluntary waiver at any time. The management fee paid by the Fund (after the anticipated voluntary waiver) will be 0.67% for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2001. |
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3 The shareholder services provider expects to voluntarily waive a portion of the shareholder services fee. The shareholder services provider can terminate this anticipated voluntary waiver at any time. The shareholder services fee paid by the Fund (after the anticipated voluntary waiver) will be 0.15% for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2001. |
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4 For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2000, the Total Annual Operating Expenses and Total Actual Annual Fund Operating Expenses (after waivers) were 1.34% and 1.09%, respectively. |
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This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund Shares with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.
The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund Shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses are before waivers as shown in the table and remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
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1 Year |
; |
$ |
146 |
3 Years |
$ |
452 |
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5 Years |
$ |
782 |
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10 Years |
$ |
1,713 |
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The Fund invests at least 65% of its assets in equity securities. The Fund invests primarily in a broad, diversified range of dividend-paying common stocks which, in the Adviser's opinion, are trading at a low valuation in relation to their history, to their current market and to their expected future price. A description of the various types of securities in which the Fund invests, and their risks, immediately follows the strategy discussion.
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Companies with similar characteristics may be grouped together in broad categories called sectors. Although the Adviser may allocate relatively more of the Fund's portfolio securities to a particular industry sector, the Adviser diversifies the Fund's investments, limiting the Fund's risk exposure with respect to individual securities and industry sectors.
The Fund's Adviser performs traditional fundamental analysis to select securities that exhibit the most promising long-term value for the Fund's portfolio. In selecting securities, the Adviser focuses on the current financial condition of the issuing company, in addition to examining each issuer's business and product strength, competitive position, and management expertise. Further, the Adviser considers current economic, financial market, and industry factors, which may affect the issuing company. To determine the timing of purchases and sales of portfolio securities, the Adviser looks at recent stock price performance and the direction of current fiscal year earnings estimates of various companies.
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The Adviser uses the "value" style of investing, selecting securities of companies which are trading at discounts to their historic relationship to the market as well as to their expected growth. Because the Adviser uses a "value" style of investing, the price of the securities held by the Fund may not, under certain market conditions, increase as rapidly as stocks with growth characteristics.
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The Fund actively trades its portfolio securities in an attempt to achieve its investment objective. Active trading will cause the Fund to have an increased portfolio turnover rate, which is likely to generate shorter-term gains (losses) for its shareholders, which are taxed at a higher rate than longer-term gains (losses). Actively trading portfolio securities increases the Fund's trading costs and may have an adverse impact on the Fund's performance.
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The Fund may temporarily depart from its principal investment strategies by investing its assets in cash and shorter-term debt securities and similar obligations. It may do this to minimize potential losses and maintain liquidity to meet shareholder redemptions during adverse market conditions. This may cause the Fund to give up greater investment returns to maintain the safety of principal, that is, the original amount invested by shareholders.
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Equity securities represent a share of an issuer's earnings and assets, after the issuer pays its liabilities. The Fund cannot predict the income it will receive from equity securities because issuers generally have discretion as to the payment of any dividends or distributions. However, equity securities offer greater potential for appreciation than many other types of securities, because their value increases directly with the value of the issuer's business. The following describes the principal types of equity securities in which the Fund invests.
Common stocks are the most prevalent type of equity security. Common stocks receive the issuer's earnings after the issuer pays its creditors and any preferred stockholders. As a result, changes in an issuer's earnings directly influence the value of its common stock.
The value of equity securities in the Fund's portfolio will rise and fall. These fluctuations could be a sustained trend or a drastic movement. The Fund's portfolio will reflect changes in prices of individual portfolio stocks or general changes in stock valuations. Consequently, the Fund's share price may decline.
The Adviser attempts to manage market risk by limiting the amount the Fund invests in each company's equity securities. However, diversification will not protect the Fund against widespread or prolonged declines in the stock market.
Companies with similar characteristics may be grouped together in broad categories called sectors. Sector risk is the possibility that a certain sector may underperform other sectors or the market as a whole. As the Adviser allocates more of the Fund's portfolio holdings to a particular sector, the Fund's performance will be more susceptible to any economic, business or other developments which generally affect that sector.
Due to their relatively low valuations, value stocks are typically less volatile than growth stocks. For instance, the price of a value stock may experience a smaller increase on a forecast of higher earnings, a positive fundamental development, or positive market development. Further, value stocks tend to have higher dividends than growth stocks. This means they depend less on price changes for returns and may lag behind growth stocks in an up market.
You can purchase, redeem, or exchange Shares any day the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is open. When the Fund receives your transaction request in proper form (as described in the prospectus), it is processed at the next calculated net asset value (NAV). The Fund does not charge a front-end sales charge. NAV is determined at the end of regular trading (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) each day the NYSE is open. The Fund generally values equity securities according to the last sale price in the market in which they are primarily traded (either a national securities exchange or the over-the-counter market).
The minimum initial investment for Fund Shares by an investor is $1,000. Subsequent investments must be in amounts of at least $100. The Fund may waive these minimums for purchases made by the Trust Division of Central Carolina Bank for its fiduciary or custodial accounts. An institutional investor's minimum investment will be calculated by combining all accounts it maintains with the Fund.
Keep in mind that investment professionals may charge you fees for their services in connection with your Share transactions.
The Fund's Distributor, Federated Securities Corp. (Distributor), markets the Shares described in this prospectus to trust clients of Central Carolina Bank and its affiliates and individual investors.
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The Distributor and its affiliates may pay out of their assets other amounts (including items of material value) to investment professionals for marketing and servicing Shares. The Distributor is a subsidiary of Federated Investors, Inc. (Federated).
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You may purchase Shares through Central Carolina Bank, or through an investment professional that has a sales agreement with the Distributor (Authorized Dealer).
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An investor may purchase Shares by calling Central Carolina Bank at 1-800-386-3111. Orders must be received by 3:00 p.m. (Eastern time) in order to receive that day's public offering price. Payment is normally required within three business days.
Texas residents must purchase Shares of the Fund through Federated Securities Corp. at 1-800-356-2805.
Call your Authorized Dealer for specific instructions.
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Purchase orders must be received by the Dealer before 3:00 p.m. (Eastern time) in order to receive that day's public offering price. Orders received after 3:00 p.m. (Eastern time) will be purchased at the next determined public offering price.
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You may exchange Shares of the Fund into shares of certain Federated Funds.
The Federated Funds you may exchange into are:
To do this, you must:
An exchange is treated as a redemption and a subsequent purchase, and is a taxable transaction. Signatures must be guaranteed if you request an exchange into another fund with a different shareholder registration.
The Fund may modify or terminate the exchange privilege at any time. Shareholders will be notified of the modification or termination of the exchange privilege. The Fund's management or Adviser may determine from the amount, frequency and pattern of exchanges that a shareholder is engaged in excessive trading which is detrimental to the Fund and other shareholders. If this occurs, the Fund may terminate the availability of exchanges to that shareholder and may bar that shareholder from purchasing other Federated Funds.
You may exchange Shares by telephone by calling 1-800-386-3111, or by calling your Authorized Dealer directly.
Telephone exchange instructions must be received by 4:00 p.m. (Eastern time) for Shares to be exchanged that day.
Your telephone instructions may be recorded. If the Fund does not follow reasonable procedures, it may be liable for losses due to unauthorized or fraudulent telephone instructions. The Fund will notify you if it changes telephone transaction privileges.
You may exchange Shares by sending a written request to the Fund. Send your requests by mail to:
CCB Funds
c/o Federated Shareholder Services Company
P.O. Box 8609
Boston, MA 02266
In addition, you may exchange Shares by sending a written request to your Authorized Dealer directly.
The Fund redeems Shares at its NAV next determined after the Fund receives the redemption request in proper form. Shares may be redeemed by telephone or by mail through Central Carolina Bank or directly from the Fund.
Redemption requests must be received by 3:00 p.m. (Eastern time) and must be transmitted by Central Carolina Bank to the Fund before 4:00 p.m. (Eastern time) in order for Shares to be redeemed at that day's NAV.
You may redeem Shares by calling Central Carolina Bank at 1-800-386-3111.
Shareholders who have an Authorized Dealer should contact their Authorized Dealer for specific instructions on how to redeem by telephone.
Your telephone instructions may be recorded. If the Fund does not follow reasonable procedures, it may be liable for losses due to unauthorized or fraudulent telephone instructions. The Fund will notify you if it changes telephone transaction privileges.
You may redeem Shares by sending a written request to the Fund.
Send your written redemption request including your name, the Fund name, your account number and the Share or dollar amount requested to:
CCB Funds
c/o Federated Shareholder Services Company
P.O. Box 8609
Boston, MA 02266
Signatures must be guaranteed if:
A signature guarantee is designed to protect your account from fraud. Obtain a signature guarantee from a bank or trust company, savings association, credit union or broker, dealer, or securities exchange member. A notary public cannot provide a signature guarantee.
Redemption proceeds normally are wired or mailed within one business day after receiving a request in proper form. Payment may be delayed up to seven days:
You will not accrue interest or dividends on uncashed checks from the Fund if those checks are undeliverable and returned to the Fund.
Although the Fund intends to pay Share redemptions in cash, it reserves the right to pay the redemption price in whole or in part by a distribution of the Fund's portfolio securities.
The Systematic Withdrawal Program allows you to automatically redeem Shares on a regular basis. Your account value must be at least $10,000 at the time the program is established. This program may reduce, and eventually deplete, your account, and the payments should not be considered yield or income. You may apply for participation in this program through your financial institution.
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The Fund does not issue share certificates. If you are redeeming or exchanging Shares represented by certificates previously issued by the Fund, you must return the certificates with your written redemption or exchange request. For your protection, send your certificates by registered or certified mail, but do not endorse them.
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You will receive confirmation of purchases, redemptions and exchanges (except for systematic transactions). In addition, you will receive periodic statements reporting all account activity, including systematic transactions, dividends and capital gains paid.
The Fund declares and pays any dividends quarterly to shareholders. Dividends are paid to all shareholders invested in the Fund on the record date. The record date is the date on which a shareholder must officially own Shares in order to earn a dividend.
In addition, the Fund pays any capital gains at least annually. Your dividends and capital gains distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional Shares without a sales charge, unless you elect cash payments.
If you purchase Shares just before a Fund declares a dividend or capital gain distribution, you will pay the full price for the Shares and then receive a portion of the price back in the form of a taxable distribution, whether or not you reinvest the distribution in Shares. Therefore, you should consider the tax implications of purchasing Shares shortly before the Fund declares a dividend or capital gain. Contact your investment professional or the Fund for information concerning when dividends and capital gains will be paid.
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Due to the high cost of maintaining accounts with low balances, accounts may be closed if redemptions or exchanges cause the account balance to fall below the minimum initial investment amount. Before an account is closed, you will be notified and allowed 30 days to purchase additional Shares to meet the minimum.
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The Fund sends an annual statement of your account activity to assist you in completing your federal, state and local tax returns. Fund distributions of dividends and capital gains are taxable to you whether paid in cash or reinvested in the Fund. Dividends are taxable as ordinary income; capital gains are taxable at different rates depending upon the length of time the Fund holds its assets.
Fund distributions are expected to be both dividends and capital gains. Redemptions and exchanges are taxable sales. Please consult your tax adviser regarding your federal, state and local tax liability.
The Board of Trustees governs the Fund. The Board selects and oversees the Adviser, Central Carolina Bank. The Adviser manages the Fund's assets, including buying and selling portfolio securities. The Adviser's address is 111 Corcoran Street, Durham, North Carolina 27702.
The Adviser has delegated daily management of the Fund's assets to the Sub-Adviser, Franklin Street Advisors, Inc., who is paid by the Adviser and not by the Fund. The Sub-Adviser's address is 6330 Quadrangle Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514. The Sub-Adviser manages the Fund's assets, including buying and selling portfolio securities.
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The Adviser is the bank within CCB Financial Corporation, which is a multibank holding company that includes a commercial bank subsidiary with offices in North Carolina. The Adviser has managed commingled funds since 1953. As of June 30, 2000, the Adviser managed $2.1 billion. The Adviser also manages one commingled fund with approximately $95 million in total assets. The Adviser has managed CCB Funds since their inception in July 1992.
The Sub-Adviser is a registered investment advisory firm founded in 1990 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Franklin Street Partners, Inc., a privately owned holding company that also owns a private non-depository trust bank. As of June 30, 2000, the Sub-Adviser managed assets in excess of $800 million.
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The Fund's Adviser receives an annual maximum investment advisory fee equal to 0.85% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The Adviser may voluntarily choose to waive all or a portion of its fee or reimburse the Fund for certain operating expenses. The Adviser can terminate this voluntary waiver of its advisory fee at any time at its sole discretion.
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Robert C. Eubanks, Jr. has been the Fund's portfolio manager since its inception. Mr. Eubanks is the President of Franklin Street Advisors, Inc., and has served in that capacity since 1990. He is also Vice-Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Franklin Street Trust, an affiliate of the Sub-Adviser. Prior to founding Franklin Street Trust, he was co-founder and president of McMillion Eubanks Capital Management in Greensboro, North Carolina.
William B. Thompson, Jr. has been a co-portfolio manager for the Fund since November 1995. Mr. Thompson is a portfolio manager for Franklin Street Advisors, Inc., and has served in that capacity since April 1995. Mr. Thompson is also a partner with Franklin Street Partners, Inc., the parent company of Franklin Street Advisors, Inc. Prior to joining Franklin Street Advisors, Inc., he was co-founder and President of Peacock-Thompson Investment Management in Cary, North Carolina since November 1987.
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The Financial Highlights will help you understand the Fund's financial performance for its past five fiscal years. Some of the information is presented on a per share basis. Total returns represent the rate an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of any dividends and capital gains.
This information has been audited by Arthur Andersen LLP, whose report, along with the Fund's audited financial statements, is included in this prospectus.
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Year Ended May 31, |
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2000 |
|
|
1999 |
|
|
1998 |
|
|
1997 |
|
|
1996 |
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period |
|
$21.74 |
|
|
$20.24 |
|
|
$17.33 |
|
|
$13.80 |
|
|
$11.48 |
|
Income From Investment Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income |
|
0.08 |
|
|
0.08 |
|
|
0.07 |
|
|
0.13 |
|
|
0.14 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments and options |
|
3.27 |
|
|
3.10 |
|
|
3.93 |
|
|
3.72 |
|
|
2.57 |
|
Total from investment operations |
|
3.35 |
|
|
3.18 |
|
|
4.00 |
|
|
3.85 |
|
|
2.71 |
|
Less Distributions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from net investment income |
|
(0.08 |
) |
|
(0.08 |
) |
|
(0.07 |
) |
|
(0.13 |
) |
|
(0.16 |
) |
Distributions from net realized gain on investments and options |
|
(3.86 |
) |
|
(1.60 |
) |
|
(1.02 |
) |
|
(0.19 |
) |
|
(0.23 |
) |
Total distributions |
|
(3.94 |
) |
|
(1.68 |
) |
|
(1.09 |
) |
|
(0.32 |
) |
|
(0.39 |
) |
Net Asset Value, End of Period |
|
$21.15 |
|
|
$21.74 |
|
|
$20.24 |
|
|
$17.33 |
|
|
$13.80 |
|
Total Return1 |
|
16.12 |
% |
|
15.90 |
% |
|
23.86 |
% |
|
28.25 |
% |
|
23.91 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios to Average Net Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expense |
|
1.09 |
% |
|
1.00 |
% |
|
1.00 |
% |
|
1.03 |
% |
|
1.25 |
% |
Net investment income |
|
0.38 |
% |
|
0.39 |
% |
|
0.39 |
% |
|
0.81 |
% |
|
1.08 |
% |
Expense waiver/reimbursement2 |
|
0.25 |
% |
|
0.09 |
% |
|
0.07 |
% |
|
0.16 |
% |
|
0.20 |
% |
Supplemental Data: |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
|
$93,870 |
|
|
$99,526 |
|
|
$219,694 |
|
|
$167,503 |
|
|
$29,194 |
|
Portfolio turnover |
|
42 |
% |
|
92 |
% |
|
69 |
% |
|
55 |
% |
|
69 |
% |
1 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.
2 This voluntary expense decrease is reflected in both the expense and the net investment income ratios shown above.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Shares |
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|
|
|
Value |
|
|
COMMON STOCKS--96.6% |
|
|
|
|
|
Commercial Services--0.7% |
|
|
|
21,679 |
1 |
Sabre Holdings Corp. |
|
$ |
623,271 |
|
|
Consumer Basics--7.7% |
|
|
|
15,000 |
|
Emerson Electric Co. |
|
|
885,000 |
120,000 |
|
General Electric Co. |
|
|
6,315,000 |
|
|
Total |
|
|
7,200,000 |
|
|
Consumer Non-Durables--2.8% |
|
|
|
40,000 |
|
General Mills, Inc. |
|
|
1,587,500 |
20,000 |
|
Unilever N.V., ADR |
|
|
1,016,250 |
|
|
Total |
|
|
2,603,750 |
|
|
Electronic Technology--24.1% |
|
|
|
35,000 |
1 |
Applied Materials, Inc. |
|
|
2,922,500 |
100,000 |
1 |
Cisco Systems, Inc. |
|
|
5,693,750 |
19,500 |
1 |
EMC Corp. Mass |
|
|
2,268,094 |
33,400 |
|
Intel Corp. |
|
|
4,164,562 |
10,000 |
|
International Business Machines Corp. |
|
|
1,073,125 |
20,000 |
|
Lucent Technologies, Inc. |
|
|
1,147,500 |
10,000 |
|
Motorola, Inc. |
|
|
937,500 |
25,000 |
|
Nortel Networks Corp. |
|
|
1,357,812 |
42,000 |
|
Texas Instruments, Inc. |
|
|
3,034,500 |
|
Total |
|
|
22,599,343 |
|
|
|
Energy Minerals--1.2% |
|
|
|
25,000 |
|
Burlington Resources, Inc. |
|
|
1,143,750 |
|
|
Finance--17.1% |
|
|
|
30,000 |
|
American Express Co. |
|
|
1,614,375 |
20,000 |
|
American International Group, Inc. |
|
|
2,251,250 |
70,000 |
|
Associates First Capital Corp., Class A |
|
|
1,920,625 |
50,000 |
|
Capital One Financial Corp. |
|
|
2,362,500 |
21,000 |
|
Chase Manhattan Corp. |
|
|
1,568,437 |
60,000 |
|
Citigroup, Inc. |
|
|
3,731,250 |
17,100 |
|
Duke-Weeks Realty Corp. |
|
|
368,719 |
41,500 |
|
Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust |
|
|
723,656 |
24,000 |
|
Peoples Bank Bridgeport |
|
|
505,500 |
50,000 |
|
ProLogis Trust |
|
|
1,034,375 |
|
|
Total |
|
|
16,080,687 |
|
|
Health Technology--9.8% |
|
|
|
50,400 |
|
Abbott Laboratories |
|
|
2,050,650 |
50,000 |
|
Medtronic, Inc. |
|
|
2,581,250 |
31,800 |
|
Merck & Co., Inc. |
|
|
2,373,075 |
50,000 |
|
Pfizer, Inc. |
|
|
2,228,125 |
|
|
Total |
|
|
9,233,100 |
|
|
Industrial Services--2.4% |
|
|
|
20,000 |
|
Nokia Oyj, Class A, ADR |
|
|
1,040,000 |
15,000 |
|
Schlumberger Ltd. |
|
|
1,103,437 |
2,904 |
|
Transocean Sedco Forex, Inc. |
|
|
142,840 |
|
|
Total |
|
|
2,286,277 |
|
|
Mortgage--2.6% |
|
|
|
40,000 |
|
Fannie Mae |
|
|
2,405,000 |
|
|
Non-Energy Minerals--2.3% |
|
|
|
37,000 |
|
Alcoa, Inc. |
|
|
2,162,188 |
|
|
Oil--5.1% |
|
|
|
30,000 |
|
BP Amoco PLC, ADR |
|
|
1,631,250 |
37,746 |
|
Exxon Mobil Corp. |
|
|
3,144,713 |
|
|
Total |
|
|
4,775,963 |
|
|
Producer Manufacturing--5.1% |
|
|
|
55,000 |
|
Delphi Auto Systems Corp. |
|
|
993,438 |
35,000 |
|
Honeywell International, Inc. |
|
|
1,914,063 |
40,000 |
|
Tyco International Ltd. |
|
|
1,882,500 |
|
|
Total |
|
|
4,790,001 |
|
|
Retail--4.9% |
|
|
|
40,000 |
|
Lowe's Cos., Inc. |
|
|
1,862,500 |
21,500 |
|
Target Corp. |
|
|
1,347,781 |
23,400 |
|
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. |
|
|
1,348,425 |
|
|
Total |
|
|
4,558,706 |
|
|
Technology Services--2.7% |
|
|
|
35,000 |
1 |
Microsoft Corp. |
|
|
2,189,688 |
15,000 |
1 |
PSINet, Inc. |
|
|
390,938 |
|
|
Total |
|
|
2,580,626 |
|
|
Utilities--8.1% |
|
|
|
70,000 |
|
Carolina Power & Light Co. |
|
|
2,406,250 |
110,000 |
|
Cinergy Corp. |
|
|
2,928,750 |
40,079 |
1 |
MCI Worldcom, Inc. |
|
|
1,507,972 |
17,500 |
|
Vodafone AirTouch PLC, ADR |
|
|
801,719 |
|
|
Total |
|
|
7,644,691 |
|
|
Total Common Stocks (identified cost $48,848,962) |
|
|
90,687,353 |
|
|
MUTUAL FUND--2.4% |
|
|
|
2,274,474 |
|
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Money Market Fund (AT NET ASSET VALUE) |
|
|
2,274,474 |
|
|
U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATION--1.1% |
|
|
|
$1,000,000 |
|
United States Treasury Bill, 6/1/2000 (IDENTIFIED COST $1,000,000) |
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
|
Total Investments (identified cost $52,123,436)2 |
|
$ |
93,961,827 |
Non-income producing security.
2 The cost of investments for federal tax purposes amounts to $52,598,297. The net unrealized appreciation of investments on a federal tax basis amounts to $41,363,530 which is comprised of $43,169,010 appreciation and $1,805,480 depreciation at May 31, 2000.
Note: The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of net assets ($93,870,066) at May 31, 2000.
The following acronym is used throughout this portfolio:
ADR--American Depositary Receipt
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
</R>
<R>
Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total investments in securities, at value (identified cost $52,123,436 and tax cost $52,598,297) |
|
|
|
|
$ |
93,961,827 |
Cash |
|
|
|
|
|
2,618 |
Income receivable |
|
|
|
|
|
92,907 |
Receivable for shares sold |
|
|
|
|
|
19,135 |
Prepaid expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
912 |
Total assets |
|
|
|
|
|
94,077,399 |
Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payable for shares redeemed |
|
$ |
16,837 |
|
|
|
Payable for adviser fee |
|
|
106,242 |
|
|
|
Payable for shareholder services fee |
|
|
59,472 |
|
|
|
Payable for administrative personnel and services fee |
|
|
11,953 |
|
|
|
Payable for transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses |
|
|
4,908 |
|
|
|
Accrued expenses |
|
|
7,921 |
|
|
|
Total liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
207,333 |
Net Assets for 4,437,393 shares outstanding |
|
|
|
|
$ |
93,870,066 |
Net Assets Consist of: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid-in capital |
|
|
|
|
$ |
40,120,824 |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments |
|
|
|
|
|
41,838,391 |
Accumulated net realized gain on investments and options |
|
|
|
|
|
11,851,946 |
Undistributed net investment income |
|
|
|
|
|
58,905 |
Total Net Assets |
|
|
|
|
$ |
93,870,066 |
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Proceeds Per Share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value Per Share ($93,870,066 4,437,393 shares outstanding) |
|
|
|
|
|
$21.15 |
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
</R>
<R>
Investment Income: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $8,403) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
1,298,318 |
Interest |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
154,443 |
Total income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,452,761 |
Expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment adviser fee |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
834,859 |
|
|
|
|
Administrative personnel and services fee |
|
|
|
|
|
|
148,276 |
|
|
|
|
Custodian fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,505 |
|
|
|
|
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
50,174 |
|
|
|
|
Directors'/Trustees' fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,163 |
|
|
|
|
Auditing fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,592 |
|
|
|
|
Legal fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,895 |
|
|
|
|
Portfolio accounting fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
45,328 |
|
|
|
|
Shareholder services fee |
|
|
|
|
|
|
161,286 |
|
|
|
|
Share registration costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
14,772 |
|
|
|
|
Printing and postage |
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,785 |
|
|
|
|
Insurance premiums |
|
|
|
|
|
|
869 |
|
|
|
|
Miscellaneous |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,895 |
|
|
|
|
Total expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,316,399 |
|
|
|
|
Waivers: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Waiver of investment adviser fee |
|
$ |
(176,794 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Waiver of shareholder services fee |
|
|
(64,514 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total waivers |
; |
|
|
|
; |
|
(241,308 |
) |
; |
|
|
Net expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,075,091 |
Net investment income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
377,670 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments and Options: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net realized gain on investments and options |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,862,859 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation of investments and options |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
763,308 |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments and options |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
14,626,167 |
Change in net assets resulting from operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
15,003,837 |
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
</R>
<R>
Year Ended May 31, |
|
|
2000 |
|
|
|
1999 |
|
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income |
|
$ |
377,670 |
|
|
$ |
659,246 |
|
Net realized gain on investments and options ($14,050,309 and $15,378,089, respectively, as computed for federal tax purposes) |
|
|
13,862,859 |
|
|
|
15,309,462 |
|
Net change in unrealized appreciation of investments and options |
|
|
763,308 |
|
|
|
(7,645,911 |
) |
Change in net assets resulting from operations |
|
|
15,003,837 |
|
|
|
8,322,797 |
|
Distributions to Shareholders: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions from net investment income |
|
|
(370,116 |
) |
|
|
(836,115 |
) |
Distributions from net realized gain on investments and options |
|
|
(16,844,327 |
) |
|
|
(17,056,128 |
) |
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS |
|
|
(17,214,443 |
) |
|
|
(17,892,243 |
) |
Share Transactions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from sale of shares |
|
|
8,210,125 |
|
|
|
36,663,336 |
|
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared |
|
|
3,070,354 |
|
|
|
1,187,375 |
|
Cost of shares redeemed |
|
|
(14,725,349 |
) |
|
|
(148,449,379 |
) |
Change in net assets resulting from share transactions |
|
|
(3,444,870 |
) |
|
|
(110,598,668 |
) |
Change in net assets |
|
|
(5,655,476 |
) |
|
|
(120,168,114 |
) |
Net Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning of period |
|
|
99,525,542 |
|
|
|
219,693,656 |
|
End of period (including undistributed net investment income of $58,905 and $51,351, respectively) |
|
$ |
93,870,066 |
|
|
$ |
99,525,542 |
|
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
</R>
<R>
CCB Funds (the "Trust") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end, management investment company. The Trust consists of one portfolio. The financial statements included herein are those of CCB Equity Fund (the "Fund"), a diversified portfolio. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide high total return over longer periods of time through appreciation of capital and current income provided by dividends and interest payments.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. These policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Listed equity securities are valued at the last sale price reported on the primary national securities exchange. Unlisted equity securities are generally valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices provided by an independent pricing service. Short-term securities are valued at the prices provided by an independent pricing service. However, short-term securities with remaining maturities of 60 days or less at the time of purchase may be valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair market value. Investments in other open-end regulated investment companies are valued at net asset value.
Interest income and expenses are accrued daily. Bond premium and discount, if applicable, are amortized as required by the Internal Revenue Code, as amended (the "Code"). Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at fair value.
</R>
<R>
It is the Fund's policy to comply with the provisions of the Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders each year substantially all of its income. Accordingly, no provision for federal tax is necessary.
The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. The Fund records when-issued securities on the trade date and maintains security positions such that sufficient liquid assets will be available to make payment for the securities purchased. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis are marked to market daily and begin earning interest on the settlement date. Losses may occur on theses transactions due to changes in market conditions or the failure of counterparties to perform under the contract.
The Fund may write option contracts. A written option obligates the Fund to deliver (a call), or to receive (a put), the contract amount upon exercise by the holder of the option. The value of the option contract is recorded as a liability and as an unrealized gain or loss is measured by the difference between the current value and the premium received. For the year ended May 31, 2000, the Fund had a realized gain of $274,864 on written options.
The following is a summary of the Fund's written option activity:
Contracts |
|
Number of |
|
|
Aggregate |
|
|
Outstanding at prior |
|
400 |
|
|
$ |
28,799 |
|
Contracts written |
|
1490 |
|
|
|
558,554 |
|
Contracts expired |
|
(950 |
) |
|
|
(188,995 |
) |
Contracts closed |
|
(940 |
) |
|
|
(398,358 |
) |
Outstanding at |
|
0 |
|
|
$ |
0 |
|
</R>
<R>
At May 31, 2000, the Fund had no outstanding options.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, expenses and revenues reported in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimated.
Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis.
</R>
<R>
The Declaration of Trust permits the Board of Trustees (the "Trustees") to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest (without par value).
Transactions in shares were as follows:
Year Ended May 31, |
|
2000 |
|
|
1999 |
|
Shares sold |
|
387,273 |
|
|
3,263,940 |
|
Shares issued to shareholders in |
|
150,266 |
|
|
57,062 |
|
Shares redeemed |
|
(677,341 |
) |
|
(9,598,643 |
) |
Net change resulting from share transactions |
|
(139,802 |
) |
|
(6,277,641 |
) |
</R>
<R>
Central Carolina Bank and Trust Company, the Fund's investment adviser (the "Adviser"), receives for its services an annual investment adviser fee equal to 0.85% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The Adviser may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. The Adviser can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.
Under the terms of a sub-adviser agreement between the Adviser and Franklin Street Advisors, Inc., (the "Sub-Adviser"), the Sub-Adviser receives an annual fee from the Adviser equal to 0.65% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The Sub-Adviser may voluntarily waive any portion of its fee.
Federated Administrative Services ("FAS") provides the Fund with certain administrative personnel and services. The fee paid to FAS is based on a scale that ranges from 0.15% to 0.075% of the average aggregate net assets of the Trust for the period, subject to a minimum fee of $125,000.
Under the terms of a Shareholder Services Agreement with FAS, the Fund will pay FAS up to 0.25% of average daily net assets of the Fund for the period. The fee paid to FAS is used to finance certain services for shareholders and to maintain shareholder accounts. FAS may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. FAS can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.
</R>
<R>
Federated Services Company ("FServ"), through its subsidiary Federated Shareholders Services Company ("FSSC"), serves as transfer and dividend disbursing agent for the Fund. The fee paid to FSSC is based on the size, type, and number of accounts and transactions made by shareholders.
FServ maintains the Fund's accounting records for which it receives
a fee. The fee is based on the level of the Fund's average daily net
assets for the period, plus
out-of-pocket expenses.
Organizational expenses of $35,000 were borne initially by the Adviser. The Fund has reimbursed the Adviser for these expenses. These expenses have been deferred and are being amortized over the five year period following the Fund's effective date. For the year ended May 31, 2000, the Fund expensed $4,397 which represents the remainder of the organizational expenses.
</R>
<R>
Certain of the Officers and Trustees of the Trust are Officers and Directors or Trustees of the above companies.
Purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term securities (and in-kind contributions), for the year ended May 31, 2000, were as follows:
Purchases |
; |
$39,545,607 |
Sales |
|
$60,264,771 |
</R>
<R>
TO THE SHAREHOLDERS AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
CCB FUNDS (CCB
EQUITY FUND):
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of CCB Equity Fund (an investment portfolio of CCB Funds, a Massachusetts business trust), including the schedule of portfolio of investments, as of May 31, 2000, and the related statement of operations for the year then ended, and the statements of changes in net assets and the financial highlights for the periods presented. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds' 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 auditing standards generally accepted in the United States. 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 May 31, 2000, by correspondence with the custodian. 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 the financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of CCB Equity Fund (an investment portfolio of CCB Funds) as of May 31, 2000, the results of its operations for the year then ended and the changes in its net assets and its financial highlights for the periods presented in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
Arthur Andersen LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
July 24, 2000
</R>
<R>
Central Carolina Bank
</R>
<R>
</R>
<R>
A Statement of Additional Information (SAI) dated July 31, 2000, is incorporated by reference into this prospectus. Additional information about the Fund and its investments is contained in the Fund's SAI and Annual and Semi-Annual Reports to shareholders as they become available. The Annual Report's Management Discussion and Analysis discusses market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected the Fund's performance during its last fiscal year. To obtain the SAI, Annual Report, Semi-Annual Report and other information without charge, and make inquiries, call your investment professional or the Fund at 1-800-386-3111.
You can obtain information about the Fund (including the SAI) by writing to or visiting the Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. You may also access fund information from the EDGAR Database on the SEC's Internet site at http://www.sec.gov. You can purchase copies of this information by contacting the SEC by email at [email protected] or by writing to the SEC's Public Reference Section, Washington, DC 20549-0102. Call 1-202-942-8090 for information on the Public Reference Room's operations and copying fees.
Federated Securities Corp. is the distributor of the fund.
Investment Company Act File No 811-6561
Cusip 12500E307
005826 (7/00)
</R>
[Graphic Representation Omitted--See Appendix]
STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CCB EQUITY FUND A Portfolio of CCB Funds This Statement of Additional Information (SAI) is not a prospectus. Read this SAI in conjunction with the prospectus for CCB Equity Fund (Fund), dated July 31, 2000. Obtain the prospectus and the Annual Report's Management Discussion & Analysis without charge by calling 1-800-386-3111. <R> July 31, 2000 CONTENTS How is the Fund Organized? 2 Securities in Which the Fund Invests 2 What do Shares Cost? 13 How is the Fund Sold? 13 Subaccounting Services 14 Redemption in Kind 14 Massachusetts Partnership Law 14 Account and Share Information 15 Tax Information 15 Who Manages and Provides Services to the Fund? 15 How Does the Fund Measure Performance? 20 Investment Ratings 22 Addresses 26 CUSIP 12500E307 005902 (7/00) </R> HOW IS THE FUND ORGANIZED? The Fund is a diversified portfolio of CCB Funds (Trust). The Trust is an open-end, management investment company that was established under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on December 11, 1991. The Trust may offer separate series of shares representing interests in separate portfolios of securities. The Trust changed its name from 111 Corcoran Funds to CCB Funds and the Fund changed its name from 111 Corcoran Equity Fund to CCB Equity Fund on May 13, 1998. The Fund's investment adviser is Central Carolina Bank and Trust Company (Central Carolina Bank or Adviser). SECURITIES IN WHICH THE FUND INVESTS Following is a table that indicates which types of securities are a: P = PRINCIPAL investment of the Fund; (shaded in chart) A = ACCEPTABLE (but not principal) investment of the Fund AGENCY SECURITIES A AMERICAN DEPOSITORY RECEIPTS A BANK INSTRUMENTS A COMMON STOCKS P CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES A CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES A DELAYED DELIVERY TRANSACTIONS A DERIVATIVE CONTRACTS A INVESTING IN SECURITIES OF OTHER INVESTMENTA COMPANIES LENDING OF PORTFOLIOS SECURITIES A PREFERRED STOCKS A REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS A RESTRICTED AND ILLIQUID SECURITIES (1) A REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS A SECURITIES OF FOREIGN ISSUERS (2) A TREASURY SECURITIES A WARRANTS A ZERO COUPON SECURITIES A (1) The Fund will limit investments in illiquid securities, including certain restricted securities not determined by the Board of Trustees (Board) to be liquid, to 15% of its net assets. (2) The Fund will not invest more than 10% of its total assets in securities of foreign issuers. In pursuing its investment strategy, the Fund may invest in the following securities for any purpose that is consistent with its investment objective. SECURITIES DESCRIPTIONS AND TECHNIQUES EQUITY SECURITIES Equity securities represent a share of an issuer's earnings and assets, after the issuer pays its liabilities. The Fund cannot predict the income it will receive from equity securities because issuers generally have discretion as to the payment of any dividends or distributions. However, equity securities offer greater potential for appreciation than many other types of securities, because their value increases directly with the value of the issuer's business. The following describes the types of equity securities in which the Fund invests. COMMON STOCKS Common stocks are the most prevalent type of equity security. Common stocks receive the issuer's earnings after the issuer pays its creditors and any preferred stockholders. As a result, changes in an issuer's earnings directly influence the value of its common stock. PREFERRED STOCKS Preferred stocks have the right to receive specified dividends or distributions before the issuer makes payments on its common stock. Some preferred stocks also participate in dividends and distributions paid on common stock. Preferred stocks may also permit the issuer to redeem the stock. The Fund may also treat such redeemable preferred stock as a fixed income security. WARRANTS Warrants give the Fund the option to buy the issuer's equity securities at a specified price (the exercise price) at a specified future date (the expiration date). The Fund may buy the designated securities by paying the exercise price before the expiration date. Warrants may become worthless if the price of the stock does not rise above the exercise price by the expiration date. This increases the MARKET RISKS of warrants as compared to the underlying security. Rights are the same as warrants, except companies typically issue rights to existing stockholders. FIXED INCOME SECURITIES Fixed income securities pay interest, dividends or distributions at a specified rate. The rate may be a fixed percentage of the principal or adjusted periodically. In addition, the issuer of a fixed income security must repay the principal amount of the security, normally within a specified time. Fixed income securities provide more regular income than equity securities. However, the returns on fixed income securities are limited and normally do not increase with the issuer's earnings. This limits the potential appreciation of fixed income securities as compared to equity securities. A security's yield measures the annual income earned on a security as a percentage of its price. A security's yield will increase or decrease depending upon whether it costs less (a discount) or more (a premium) than the principal amount. If the issuer may redeem the security before its scheduled maturity, the price and yield on a discount or premium security may change based upon the probability of an early redemption. Securities with higher risks generally have higher yields. The following describes the types of fixed income securities in which the Fund invests. TREASURY SECURITIES Treasury securities are direct obligations of the federal government of the United States. Treasury securities are generally regarded as having the lowest credit risks. AGENCY SECURITIES Agency securities are issued or guaranteed by a federal agency or other government sponsored entity acting under federal authority (a GSE). The United States supports some GSEs with its full faith and credit. Other GSEs receive support through federal subsidies, loans or other benefits. A few GSEs have no explicit financial support, but are regarded as having implied support because the federal government sponsors their activities. Agency securities are generally regarded as having low credit risks, but not as low as treasury securities. The Fund treats mortgage backed securities guaranteed by GSEs as agency securities. Although a GSE guarantee protects against credit risks, it does not reduce the market and prepayment risks of these mortgage backed securities. CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES Corporate debt securities are fixed income securities issued by businesses. The corporate debt securities in which the Fund invests are rated, at the time of purchase, at least Baa by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or at least BBB by Standard & Poor's ("S&P") or Fitch IBCA, Inc. ("Fitch"), or, if not rated, determined by the Fund's Adviser to be of comparable quality. Notes, bonds, debentures and commercial paper are the most prevalent types of corporate debt securities. The Fund may also purchase interests in bank loans to companies. The credit risks of corporate debt securities vary widely among issuers. In addition, the credit risk of an issuer's debt security may vary based on its priority for repayment. For example, higher ranking (senior) debt securities have a higher priority than lower ranking (subordinated) securities. This means that the issuer might not make payments on subordinated securities while continuing to make payments on senior securities. In addition, in the event of bankruptcy, holders of senior securities may receive amounts otherwise payable to the holders of subordinated securities. Some subordinated securities, such as trust preferred and capital securities notes, also permit the issuer to defer payments under certain circumstances. For example, insurance companies issue securities known as surplus notes that permit the insurance company to defer any payment that would reduce its capital below regulatory requirements. ZERO COUPON SECURITIES Zero coupon securities do not pay interest or principal until final maturity unlike debt securities that provide periodic payments of interest (referred to as a coupon payment). Investors buy zero coupon securities at a price below the amount payable at maturity. The difference between the purchase price and the amount paid at maturity represents interest on the zero coupon security. Investors must wait until maturity to receive interest and principal, which increases the market and credit risks of a zero coupon security. A zero coupon step-up security converts to a coupon security before final maturity. BANK INSTRUMENTS Bank instruments are unsecured interest bearing deposits with banks. Bank instruments include bank accounts, time deposits, certificates of deposit and banker's acceptances. Yankee instruments are denominated in U.S. dollars and issued by U.S. branches of foreign banks. Eurodollar instruments are denominated in U.S. dollars and issued by non-U.S. branches of U.S. or foreign banks. CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES Convertible securities are fixed income securities that the Fund has the option to exchange for equity securities at a specified conversion price. The option allows the Fund to realize additional returns if the market price of the equity securities exceeds the conversion price. For example, the Fund may hold fixed income securities that are convertible into shares of common stock at a conversion price of $10 per share. If the market value of the shares of common stock reached $12, the Fund could realize an additional $2 per share by converting its fixed income securities. Convertible securities have lower yields than comparable fixed income securities. In addition, at the time a convertible security is issued the conversion price exceeds the market value of the underlying equity securities. Thus, convertible securities may provide lower returns than non-convertible fixed income securities or equity securities depending upon changes in the price of the underlying equity securities. However, convertible securities permit the Fund to realize some of the potential appreciation of the underlying equity securities with less risk of losing its initial investment. The convertible securities in which the Fund invests are rated, at the time of purchase, at least BBB by S&P or Fitch, or at least Baa by Moody's, or, if not rated, determined by the Fund's Adviser to be of comparable quality. The Fund treats convertible securities as both fixed income and equity securities for purposes of its investment policies and limitations, because of their unique characteristics. FOREIGN SECURITIES Foreign securities are securities of issuers based outside the United States. The Fund considers an issuer to be based outside the United States if: o it is organized under the laws of, or has a principal office located in, another country; o the principal trading market for its securities is in another country; or o it (or its subsidiaries) derived in its most current fiscal year at least 50% of its total assets, capitalization, gross revenue or profit from goods produced, services performed, or sales made in another country. The only foreign securities in which the Fund invests are American Depositary Receipts. AMERICAN DEPOSITARY RECEIPTS American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") represent interests in underlying securities issued by a foreign company. The foreign securities underlying ADRs are not traded in the United States. ADRs provide a way to buy shares of foreign-based companies in the United States rather than in overseas markets. ADRs are also traded in U.S. dollars, eliminating the need for foreign exchange transactions. ADRs involve risks of foreign investing. DERIVATIVE CONTRACTS Derivative contracts are financial instruments that require payments based upon changes in the values of designated (or underlying) securities, currencies, commodities, financial indices or other assets. Some derivative contracts (such as futures, forwards and options) require payments relating to a future trade involving the underlying asset. Other derivative contracts (such as swaps) require payments relating to the income or returns from the underlying asset. The other party to a derivative contract is referred to as a counterparty. Many derivative contracts are traded on securities or commodities exchanges. In this case, the exchange sets all the terms of the contract except for the price. Investors make payments due under their contracts through the exchange. Most exchanges require investors to maintain margin accounts through their brokers to cover their potential obligations to the exchange. Parties to the contract make (or collect) daily payments to the margin accounts to reflect losses (or gains) in the value of their contracts. This protects investors against potential defaults by the counterparty. Trading contracts on an exchange also allows investors to close out their contracts by entering into offsetting contracts. For example, the Fund could close out an open contract to buy an asset at a future date by entering into an offsetting contract to sell the same asset on the same date. If the offsetting sale price is more than the original purchase price, the Fund realizes a gain; if it is less, the Fund realizes a loss. Exchanges may limit the amount of open contracts permitted at any one time. Such limits may prevent the Fund from closing out a position. If this happens, the Fund will be required to keep the contract open (even if it is losing money on the contract), and to make any payments required under the contract (even if it has to sell portfolio securities at unfavorable prices to do so). Inability to close out a contract could also harm the Fund by preventing it from disposing of or trading any assets it has been using to secure its obligations under the contract. The Fund may also trade derivative contracts over-the-counter (OTC) in transactions negotiated directly between the Fund and the counterparty. OTC contracts do not necessarily have standard terms, so they cannot be directly offset with other OTC contracts. In addition, OTC contracts with more specialized terms may be more difficult to price than exchange traded contracts. Depending upon how the Fund uses derivative contracts and the relationships between the market value of a derivative contract and the underlying asset, derivative contracts may increase or decrease the Fund's exposure to market and currency risks, and may also expose the Fund to liquidity and leverage risks. OTC contracts also expose the Fund to credit risks in the event that a counterparty defaults on the contract. The Fund may trade in the following types of derivative contracts. FUTURES CONTRACTS Futures contracts provide for the future sale by one party and purchase by another party of a specified amount of an underlying asset at a specified price, date, and time. Entering into a contract to buy an underlying asset is commonly referred to as buying a contract or holding a long position in the asset. Entering into a contract to sell an underlying asset is commonly referred to as selling a contract or holding a short position in the asset. Futures contracts are considered to be commodity contracts. Futures contracts traded OTC are frequently referred to as forward contracts. The Fund may buy and sell the following types of futures contracts: stock index futures contracts and financial futures contracts. OPTIONS Options are rights to buy or sell an underlying asset for a specified price (the exercise price) during, or at the end of, a specified period. A call option gives the holder (buyer) the right to buy the underlying asset from the seller (writer) of the option. A put option gives the holder the right to sell the underlying asset to the writer of the option. The writer of the option receives a payment, or premium, from the buyer, which the writer keeps regardless of whether the buyer uses (or exercises) the option. The Fund may: o Buy put options on portfolio securities and financial futures contracts in anticipation of a decrease in the value of the underlying asset. o Write call options on portfolio securities and financial futures contracts to generate income from premiums, and in anticipation of a decrease or only limited increase in the value of the underlying asset. If a call written by the Fund is exercised, the Fund foregoes any possible profit from an increase in the market price of the underlying asset over the exercise price plus the premium received. o Buy or write options to close out existing options positions. When the Fund writes options on futures contracts, it will be subject to margin requirements similar to those applied to futures contracts. SPECIAL TRANSACTIONS REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS Repurchase agreements are transactions in which the Fund buys a security from a dealer or bank and agrees to sell the security back at a mutually agreed upon time and price. The repurchase price exceeds the sale price, reflecting the Fund's return on the transaction. This return is unrelated to the interest rate on the underlying security. The Fund will enter into repurchase agreements only with banks and other recognized financial institutions, such as securities dealers, deemed creditworthy by the Adviser. The Fund's custodian or subcustodian will take possession of the securities subject to repurchase agreements. The Adviser or subcustodian will monitor the value of the underlying security each day to ensure that the value of the security always equals or exceeds the repurchase price. Repurchase agreements are subject to credit risks. REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS Reverse repurchase agreements are repurchase agreements in which the Fund is the seller (rather than the buyer) of the securities, and agrees to repurchase them at an agreed upon time and price. A reverse repurchase agreement may be viewed as a type of borrowing by the Fund. Reverse repurchase agreements are subject to credit risks. In addition, reverse repurchase agreements create leverage risks because the Fund must repurchase the underlying security at a higher price, regardless of the market value of the security at the time of repurchase. DELAYED DELIVERY TRANSACTIONS Delayed delivery transactions, including when issued transactions, are arrangements in which the Fund buys securities for a set price, with payment and delivery of the securities scheduled for a future time. During the period between purchase and settlement, no payment is made by the Fund to the issuer and no interest accrues to the Fund. The Fund records the transaction when it agrees to buy the securities and reflects their value in determining the price of its shares. Settlement dates may be a month or more after entering into these transactions so that the market values of the securities bought may vary from the purchase prices. Therefore, delayed delivery transactions create interest rate risks for the Fund. Delayed delivery transactions also involve credit risks in the event of a counterparty default. SECURITIES LENDING The Fund may lend portfolio securities to borrowers that the Adviser deems creditworthy. In return, the Fund receives cash or liquid securities from the borrower as collateral. The borrower must furnish additional collateral if the market value of the loaned securities increases. Also, the borrower must pay the Fund the equivalent of any dividends or interest received on the loaned securities. The Fund will reinvest cash collateral in securities that qualify as an acceptable investment for the Fund. However, the Fund must pay interest to the borrower for the use of cash collateral. Loans are subject to termination at the option of the Fund or the borrower. The Fund will not have the right to vote on securities while they are on loan, but it will terminate a loan in anticipation of any important vote. The Fund may pay administrative and custodial fees in connection with a loan and may pay a negotiated portion of the interest earned on the cash collateral to a securities lending agent or broker. Securities lending activities are subject to interest rate risks and credit risks. RESTRICTED AND ILLIQUID SECURITIES The Fund may invest in restricted securities. Restricted securities are any securities in which the Fund may otherwise invest pursuant to its investment objective and policies, but which are subject to restrictions on resale under federal securities laws. However, the Fund will limit investments in illiquid securities, including certain restricted securities not determined by the Board to be liquid, to 15% of its net assets. INVESTING IN SECURITIES OF OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANIES The Fund may invest its assets in securities of other investment companies, including the securities of affiliated money market funds, as an efficient means of carrying out its investment policies and managing its uninvested cash. INVESTMENT RATINGS FOR INVESTMENT GRADE SECURITIES The Adviser will determine whether a security is investment grade based upon the credit ratings given by one or more nationally recognized rating services. For example, Standard and Poor's, a rating service, assigns ratings to investment grade securities (AAA, AA, A, and BBB) based on their assessment of the likelihood of the issuer's inability to pay interest or principal (default) when due on each security. Lower credit ratings correspond to higher credit risk. If a security has not received a rating, the Fund must rely entirely upon the Adviser's credit assessment that the security is comparable to investment grade. INVESTMENT RISKS There are many factors which may affect an investment in the Fund. The Fund's principal risks are described in its prospectus. Additional risk factors are outlined below. STOCK MARKET RISKS The value of equity securities in the Fund's portfolio will rise and fall. These fluctuations could be a sustained trend or a drastic movement. The Fund's portfolio will reflect changes in prices of individual portfolio stocks or general changes in stock valuations. Consequently, the Fund's share price may decline. The Adviser attempts to manage market risk by limiting the amount the Fund invests in each company's equity securities. However, diversification will not protect the Fund against widespread or prolonged declines in the stock market. SECTOR RISKS Companies with similar characteristics may be grouped together in broad categories called sectors. Sector risk is the possibility that a certain sector may underperform other sectors or the market as a whole. As the Adviser allocates more of the Fund's portfolio holdings to a particular sector, the Fund's performance will be more susceptible to any economic, business or other developments which generally affect that sector. RISKS RELATED TO INVESTING FOR VALUE Due to their relatively low valuations, value stocks are typically less volatile than growth stocks. For instance, the price of a value stock may experience a smaller increase on a forecast of higher earnings, a positive fundamental development, or positive market development. Further, value stocks tend to have higher dividends than growth stocks. This means they depend less on price changes for returns and may lag behind growth stocks in an up market. RISKS RELATED TO COMPANY SIZE Generally, the smaller the market capitalization of a company, the fewer the number of shares traded daily, the less liquid its stock and the more volatile its price. Market capitalization is determined by multiplying the number of its outstanding shares by the current market price per share. Companies with smaller market capitalizations also tend to have unproven track records, a limited product or service base and limited access to capital. These factors also increase risks and make these companies more likely to fail than companies with larger market capitalizations. LIQUIDITY RISKS Trading opportunities are more limited for equity securities that are not widely held. This may make it more difficult to sell or buy a security at a favorable price or time. Consequently, the Fund may have to accept a lower price to sell a security, sell other securities to raise cash or give up an investment opportunity, any of which could have a negative effect on the Fund's performance. Infrequent trading of securities may also lead to an increase in their price volatility. Liquidity risk also refers to the possibility that the Fund may not be able to sell a security or close out a derivative contract when it wants to. If this happens, the Fund will be required to continue to hold the security or keep the position open, and the Fund could incur losses. OTC derivative contracts generally carry greater liquidity risk than exchange-traded contracts. CREDIT RISKS Credit risk includes the possibility that a party to a transaction involving the Fund will fail to meet its obligations. This could cause the Fund to lose the benefit of the transaction or prevent the Fund from selling or buying other securities to implement its investment strategy. INTEREST RATE RISKS Prices of fixed income securities rise and fall in response to changes in the interest rate paid by similar securities. Generally, when interest rates rise, prices of fixed income securities fall. However, market factors, such as the demand for particular fixed income securities, may cause the price of certain fixed income securities to fall while the prices of other securities rise or remain unchanged. Interest rate changes have a greater effect on the price of fixed income securities with longer durations. Duration measures the price sensitivity of a fixed income security to changes in interest rates. RISKS OF FOREIGN INVESTING Foreign securities pose additional risks because foreign economic or political conditions may be less favorable than those of the United States. Securities in foreign markets may also be subject to taxation policies that reduce returns for U.S. investors. Foreign companies may not provide information (including financial statements) as frequently or to as great an extent as companies in the United States. Foreign companies may also receive less coverage than U.S. companies by market analysts and the financial press. In addition, foreign countries may lack uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards or regulatory requirements comparable to those applicable to U.S. companies. These factors may prevent the Fund and its Adviser from obtaining information concerning foreign companies that is as frequent, extensive and reliable as the information available concerning companies in the United States. Foreign countries may have restrictions on foreign ownership of securities or may impose exchange controls, capital flow restrictions or repatriation restrictions which could adversely affect the liquidity of the Fund's investments. FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE The Fund's investment objective is to provide high total return over longer periods of time through appreciation of capital and current income provided by dividends and interest payments. The investment objective may not be changed by the Fund's Board without shareholder approval. INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS SELLING SHORT AND BUYING ON MARGIN The Fund will not sell any securities short or purchase any securities on margin, other than in connection with buying stock index futures contracts, put options on stock index futures, put options on financial futures and portfolio securities, and writing covered call options, but may obtain such short-term credits as may be necessary for clearance of purchases and sales of portfolio securities. A deposit or payment by the Fund of initial or variation margin in connection with futures contracts or related options transactions is not considered the purchase of a security on margin. ISSUING SENIOR SECURITIES AND BORROWING MONEY The Fund will not issue senior securities except that the Fund may borrow money directly or through reverse repurchase agreements in amounts up to one-third of the value of its total assets, including the amounts borrowed. The Fund will not borrow money or engage in reverse repurchase agreements for investment leverage, but rather as a temporary, extraordinary, or emergency measure to facilitate management of the portfolio by enabling the Fund to meet redemption requests when the liquidation of portfolio securities is deemed to be inconvenient or disadvantageous. The Fund will not purchase any securities while borrowings in excess of 5% of its total assets are outstanding. PLEDGING ASSETS The Fund will not mortgage, pledge, or hypothecate any assets except to secure permitted borrowings. For purposes of this limitation, the following will not be deemed to be pledges of the Fund's assets: (a) the deposit of assets in escrow in connection with the writing of covered put or call options and the purchase of securities on a when- issued basis; and (b) collateral arrangements with respect to (i) the purchase and sale of stock options (and options on stock indices) and (ii) initial or variation margin for futures contracts. INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE The Fund will not purchase or sell real estate, including limited partnership interests, although it may invest in the securities of companies whose business involves the purchase or sale of real estate or in securities which are secured by real estate or interests in real estate. INVESTING IN COMMODITIES The Fund will not purchase or sell commodities, commodity contracts, or commodity futures contracts. However, the Fund may purchase put options on stock index futures, put options on financial futures, stock index futures contracts, and put options on portfolio securities, and may write covered call options. UNDERWRITING The Fund will not underwrite any issue of securities, except as it may be deemed to be an underwriter under the Securities Act of 1933 in connection with the sale of securities which the Fund may purchase pursuant to its investment objective, policies, and limitations. DIVERSIFICATION OF INVESTMENTS With respect to securities comprising 75% of the value of its total assets, the Fund will not purchase securities issued by any one issuer (other than cash, cash items, or securities issued or guaranteed by the government of the United States or its agencies or instrumentalities and repurchase agreements collateralized by such securities) if, as a result, at the time of such purchase, more than 5% of the value of its total assets would be invested in the securities of that issuer, or if it would own more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of any one issuer. CONCENTRATION OF INVESTMENTS The Fund will not invest 25% or more of the value of its total assets in any one industry. However, the Fund may invest 25% or more of the value of its assets in cash or cash items, securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities, or instruments secured by these money market instruments, such as repurchase agreements. LENDING CASH OR SECURITIES The Fund will not lend any of its assets, except portfolio securities. This shall not prevent the Fund from purchasing or holding money market instruments, repurchase agreements, obligations of the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities, variable rate demand notes, bonds, debentures, notes, certificates of indebtedness, or certain debt instruments as permitted by its investment objective, policies, and limitations or the Trust's Declaration of Trust. THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS CANNOT BE CHANGED UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY THE BOARD AND BY THE "VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF ITS OUTSTANDING VOTING SECURITIES," AS DEFINED BY THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT. THE FOLLOWING LIMITATIONS, HOWEVER, MAY BE CHANGED BY THE BOARD WITHOUT SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL. SHAREHOLDERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BEFORE ANY MATERIAL CHANGE IN THESE LIMITATIONS BECOMES EFFECTIVE. INVESTING IN ILLIQUID SECURITIES The Fund will not invest more than 15% of the value of its net assets in illiquid securities, including repurchase agreements providing for settlement in more than seven days after notice, non-negotiable fixed time deposits with maturities over seven days, over-the-counter options, and certain securities not determined by the Trustees to be liquid. PURCHASING SECURITIES TO EXERCISE CONTROL The Fund will not purchase securities of a company for purpose of exercising control or management. WRITING COVERED CALL OPTIONS The Fund will not write call options on securities unless the securities are held in the Fund's portfolio or unless the Fund is entitled to them in deliverable form without further payment or after segregating cash in the amount of any further payment. Except with respect to borrowing money, if a percentage limitation is adhered to at the time of investment, a later increase or decrease in percentage resulting from any change in value or net assets will not result in a violation of such restriction. The Fund does not intend to borrow money or pledge securities in excess of 5% of the value of its net assets during the coming fiscal year. For purposes of its policies and limitations, the Fund considers certificates of deposit and demand and time deposits issued by a U.S. branch of a domestic bank or savings and loan having capital, surplus, and undivided profits in excess of $100,000,000 at the time of investment to be "cash items." DETERMINING MARKET VALUE OF SECURITIES Market values of the Fund's portfolio securities are determined as follows: o for equity securities, according to the last sale price in the market in which they are primarily traded (either a national securities exchange or the over-the-counter market), if available; o in the absence of recorded sales for equity securities, according to the mean between the last closing bid and asked prices; o for fixed income securities, at the last sale price on a national securities exchange, if available, otherwise, as determined by an independent pricing service; o futures contracts and options are generally valued at market values established by the exchanges on which they are traded at the close of trading on such exchanges. Options traded in the over-the-counter market are generally valued according to the mean between the last bid and the last asked price for the option as provided by an investment dealer or other financial institution that deals in the option. The Board may determine in good faith that another method of valuing such investments is necessary to appraise their fair market value; o for short-term obligations, according to the mean between bid and asked prices as furnished by an independent pricing service, except that short-term obligations with remaining maturities of less than 60 days at the time of purchase may be valued at amortized cost or at fair market value as determined in good faith by the Board; and o for all other securities at fair value as determined in good faith by the Board. Prices provided by independent pricing services may be determined without relying exclusively on quoted prices and may consider institutional trading in similar groups of securities, yield, quality, stability, risk, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics, and other market data or factors. From time to time, when prices cannot be obtained from an independent pricing service, securities may be valued based on quotes from broker-dealers or other financial institutions that trade the securities. <R> WHAT DO SHARES COST? The Fund's net asset value (NAV) per Share fluctuates and is based on the market value of all securities and other assets of the Fund. HOW IS THE FUND SOLD? Under the Distributor's Contract with the Fund, the Distributor (Federated Securities Corp.) offers Shares on a continuous, best-efforts basis. </R> SHAREHOLDER SERVICES The Fund may pay Federated Administrative Services, a subsidiary of Federated Investors, Inc. (Federated), for providing shareholder services and maintaining shareholder accounts. Federated Administrative Services may select others to perform these services for their customers and may pay them fees. SUPPLEMENTAL PAYMENTS Investment professionals may be paid fees out of the assets of the Distributor and/or Federated Administrative Services (but not out of Fund assets). The Distributor and/or Federated Administrative Services may be reimbursed by the Adviser or its affiliates. Investment professionals receive such fees for providing distribution-related and/or shareholder services, such as advertising, providing incentives to their sales personnel, sponsoring other activities intended to promote sales, and maintaining shareholder accounts These payments may be based upon such factors as the number or value of Shares the investment professional sells or may sell; the value of client assets invested; and/or the type and nature of sales or marketing support furnished by the investment professional. SUBACCOUNTING SERVICES Certain investment professionals may wish to use the transfer agent's subaccounting system to minimize their internal recordkeeping requirements. The transfer agent may charge a fee based on the level of subaccounting services rendered. Investment professionals holding Shares in a fiduciary, agency, custodial or similar capacity may charge or pass through subaccounting fees as part of or in addition to normal trust or agency account fees. They may also charge fees for other services that may be related to the ownership of Shares. This information should, therefore, be read together with any agreement between the customer and the investment professional about the services provided, the fees charged for those services, and any restrictions and limitations imposed. <R> REDEMPTION IN KIND Although the Fund intends to pay Share redemptions in cash, it reserves the right, as described below, to pay the redemption price in whole or in part by a distribution of the Fund's portfolio securities. Because the Fund has elected to be governed by Rule 18f-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund is obligated to pay Share redemptions to any one shareholder in cash only up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of the net assets represented by such Share class during any 90-day period. </R> Any Share redemption payment greater than this amount will also be in cash unless the Fund's Board determines that payment should be in kind. In such a case, the Fund will pay all or a portion of the remainder of the redemption in portfolio securities, valued in the same way as the Fund determines its NAV. The portfolio securities will be selected in a manner that the Fund's Board deems fair and equitable and, to the extent available, such securities will be readily marketable. Redemption in kind is not as liquid as a cash redemption. If redemption is made in kind, shareholders receiving the portfolio securities and selling them before their maturity could receive less than the redemption value of the securities and could incur certain transaction costs. MASSACHUSETTS PARTNERSHIP LAW Under certain circumstances, shareholders may be held personally liable as partners under Massachusetts law for obligations of the Trust. To protect its shareholders, the Trust has filed legal documents with Massachusetts that expressly disclaim the liability of its shareholders for acts or obligations of the Trust. In the unlikely event a shareholder is held personally liable for the Trust's obligations, the Trust is required by the Declaration of Trust to use its property to protect or compensate the shareholder. On request, the Trust will defend any claim made and pay any judgment against a shareholder for any act or obligation of the Trust. Therefore, financial loss resulting from liability as a shareholder will occur only if the Trust itself cannot meet its obligations to indemnify shareholders and pay judgments against them. ACCOUNT AND SHARE INFORMATION <R> VOTING RIGHTS Each share of the Fund gives the shareholder one vote in Trustee elections and other matters submitted to shareholders for vote. All Shares of the Trust have equal voting rights, except that in matters affecting only a particular Fund or class, only Shares of that Fund or class are entitled to vote. Trustees may be removed by the Board or by shareholders at a special meeting. A special meeting of shareholders will be called by the Board upon the written request of shareholders who own at least 10% of the Trust's outstanding shares As July 3, 2000, the following shareholders owned of record, beneficially, or both, 5% or more of outstanding Shares: Central Carolina Bank & Trust, Durham, NC, owned approximatly 3,807,160 Shares (87.06%). Shareholders owning 25% or more of outstanding Shares may be in control and be able to affect the outcome of certain matters presented for a vote of shareholders. </R> TAX INFORMATION FEDERAL INCOME TAX The Fund intends to meet requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. If these requirements are not met, it will not receive special tax treatment and will pay federal income tax. The Fund will be treated as a single, separate entity for federal income tax purposes so that income earned and capital gains and losses realized by the Trust's other portfolios will be separate from those realized by the Fund. WHO MANAGES AND PROVIDES SERVICES TO THE FUND? BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Board is responsible for managing the Trust's business affairs and for exercising all the Trust's powers except those reserved for the shareholders. Information about each Board member is provided below and includes each person's: name, address, birth date, present position(s) held with the Trust, principal occupations for the past five years and positions held prior to the past five years, and total compensation received as a Trustee from the Trust for its most recent fiscal year. The Trust is comprised of one fund and is the only investment company in the Fund Complex. <R> As of July 3, 2000, the Fund's Board and Officers as a group owned less than 1% of the Fund's outstanding Shares. </R> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NAME BIRTH DATE -- -------------- ADDRESS POSITION WITH --PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONS ---AGGREGATE -------------------- FOR PAST FIVE YEARS COMPENSATION TRUST -- ---FROM TRUST JOHN F. DONAHUE*+ Chief Executive Officer and Director $0 Birth Date: July or Trustee of the Federated Fund 28, 1924 Complex; Chairman and Director, Federated Investors Federated Investors, Inc.; Chairman, Tower Federated Investment Management 1001 Liberty Avenue Company, Federated Global Investment Pittsburgh, PA Management Corp. and Passport CHAIRMAN AND TRUSTEE Research, Ltd. ; formerly: Trustee, Federated Investment Management Company and Chairman and Director, Federated Investment Counseling. ----------------------Director or Trustee of the Federated ---------------- THOMAS G. BIGLEY Fund Complex; Director, Member of $951.714 Birth Date: Executive Committee, Children's February 3, 1934 Hospital of Pittsburgh; Director, 15 Old Timber Trail Robroy Industries, Inc. (coated steel Pittsburgh, PA conduits/computer storage equipment); TRUSTEE formerly: Senior Partner, Ernst & Young LLP; Director, MED 3000 Group, Inc. (physician practice management); Director, Member of Executive Committee, University of Pittsburgh. ----------------------Director or Trustee of the Federated ---------------- JOHN T. CONROY, JR. Fund Complex; President, Investment $988.44 Birth Date: June Properties Corporation; Senior Vice 23, 1937 President, John R. Wood and Grubb & Associates, Inc., Realtors; Partner or Ellis/Investment Trustee in private real estate Properties ventures in Southwest Florida; Corporation formerly: President, Naples Property 3201 Tamiami Trail Management, Inc. and Northgate Village North Development Corporation. Naples, FL TRUSTEE ----------------------Director or Trustee of the Federated ---------------- NICHOLAS P. Fund Complex; Director, Michael Baker $585.24 CONSTANTAKIS Corporation (engineering, Birth Date: construction, operations and technical September 3, 1939 services); formerly: Partner, Andersen 175 Woodshire Drive Worldwide SC. Pittsburgh, PA TRUSTEE -------------------- --------------------------------------- ----------- JOHN F. CUNNINGHAM Director or Trustee of some of the $898.43 Birth Date: March Federated Fund Complex; Chairman, 5, 1943 President and Chief Executive Officer, 353 El Brillo Way Cunningham & Co., Inc. (strategic Palm Beach, FL business consulting); Trustee TRUSTEE Associate, Boston College; Director, Iperia Corp. (communications/software); formerly: Director, Redgate Communications and EMC Corporation (computer storage systems). Previous Positions: Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Computer Consoles, Inc.; President and Chief Operating Officer, Wang Laboratories; Director, First National Bank of Boston; Director, Apollo Computer, Inc. ----------------------Director or Trustee of the Federated ---------------- LAWRENCE D. ELLIS, Fund Complex; Professor of Medicine, $898.43 M.D.* University of Pittsburgh; Medical Birth Date: October Director, University of Pittsburgh 11, 1932 Medical Center - Downtown; 3471 Fifth Avenue Hematologist, Oncologist and Suite 1111 Internist, University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA Medical Center; Member, National Board TRUSTEE of Trustees, Leukemia Society of America. -------------------- ------------------------------------------------------- PETER E. MADDEN Director or Trustee of the Federated $935.16 Birth Date: March Fund Complex; formerly: 16, 1942 Representative, Commonwealth of One Royal Palm Way Massachusetts General Court; 100 Royal Palm Way President, State Street Bank and Trust Palm Beach, FL Company and State Street Corporation. TRUSTEE Previous Positions: Director, VISA USA and VISA International; Chairman and Director, Massachusetts Bankers Association; Director, Depository Trust Corporation; Director, The Boston Stock Exchange. -------------------- Director or Trustee of some of the ---------------- CHARLES F. Federated Fund Complex; Executive Vice $988.44 MANSFIELD, JR. President, Legal and External Affairs, Birth Date: April Dugan Valva Contess, Inc. (marketing, 10, 1945 communications, technology and 80 South Road consulting); formerly: Management Westhampton Beach, Consultant. NY -------------------- Previous Positions: Chief Executive Officer, PBTC International Bank; -------------------- Partner, Arthur Young & Company (now TRUSTEE Ernst & Young LLP); Chief Financial Officer of Retail Banking Sector, Chase Manhattan Bank; Senior Vice President, Marine Midland Bank; Vice President, Citibank; Assistant Professor of Banking and Finance, Frank G. Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University. ----------------------Director or Trustee of the Federated ---------------- JOHN E. MURRAY, Fund Complex; President, Law $935.16 JR., J.D., S.J.D.# Professor, Duquesne University; Birth Date: Consulting Partner, Mollica & Murray; December 20, 1932 Director, Michael Baker Corp. President, Duquesne (engineering, construction, operations University and technical services). Pittsburgh, PA TRUSTEE Previous Positions: Dean and Professor of Law, University of Pittsburgh School of Law; Dean and Professor of Law, Villanova University School of Law. ----------------------Director or Trustee of the Federated ---------------- MARJORIE P. SMUTS Fund Complex; Public $898.43 Birth Date: June Relations/Marketing/Conference 21, 1935 Planning. 4905 Bayard Street Pittsburgh, PA Previous Positions: National TRUSTEE Spokesperson, Aluminum Company of America; television producer; business owner. ----------------------Director or Trustee of some of the ---------------- JOHN S. WALSH Federated Fund Complex; President and $898.43 Birth Date: Director, Heat Wagon, Inc. November 28, 1957 (manufacturer of construction 2007 Sherwood Drive temporary heaters); President and Valparaiso, IN Director, Manufacturers Products, Inc. TRUSTEE (distributor of portable construction heaters); President, Portable Heater Parts, a division of Manufacturers Products, Inc.; Director, Walsh & Kelly, Inc. (heavy highway contractor); formerly: Vice President, Walsh & Kelly, Inc. ----------------------President or Executive Vice President ---------------- J. CHRISTOPHER of the Federated Fund Complex; $0 DONAHUE+* Director or Trustee of some of the Birth Date: April Funds in the Federated Fund Complex; 11, 1949 President, Chief Executive Officer and Federated Investors Director, Federated Investors, Inc.; Tower President, Chief Executive Officer and 1001 Liberty Avenue Trustee, Federated Investment Pittsburgh, PA Management Company; Trustee, Federated EXECUTIVE VICE Investment Counseling; President, PRESIDENT AND Chief Executive Officer and Director, TRUSTEE Federated Global Investment Management Corp.; President and Chief Executive Officer, Passport Research, Ltd.; Trustee, Federated Shareholder Services Company; Director, Federated Services Company; formerly: President, Federated Investment Counseling. ----------------------President, Executive Vice President ---------------- EDWARD C. GONZALES and Treasurer of some of the Funds in $0 Birth Date: October the Federated Fund Complex; Vice 22, 1930 Chairman, Federated Investors, Inc.; Federated Investors Trustee, Federated Administrative Tower Services; formerly: Trustee or 1001 Liberty Avenue Director of some of the Funds in the Pittsburgh, PA Federated Fund Complex; CEO and PRESIDENT AND Chairman, Federated Administrative TREASURER Services; Vice President, Federated Investment Management Company, Federated Investment Counseling, Federated Global Investment Management Corp. and Passport Research, Ltd.; Director and Executive Vice President, Federated Securities Corp.; Director, Federated Services Company; Trustee, Federated Shareholder Services Company. ----------------------Executive Vice President and Secretary ---------------- JOHN W. MCGONIGLE of the Federated Fund Complex; $0 Birth Date: October Executive Vice President, Secretary 26, 1938 and Director, Federated Investors, Federated Investors Inc.; formerly: Trustee, Federated Tower Investment Management Company and 1001 Liberty Avenue Federated Investment Counseling; Pittsburgh, PA Director, Federated Global Investment EXECUTIVE VICE Management Corp., Federated Services PRESIDENT AND Company and Federated Securities Corp. SECRETARY ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- RICHARD B. FISHER President or Vice President of some of $0 Birth Date: May 17, the Funds in the Federated Fund 1923 --Complex; Vice Chairman, Federated Federated Investors Investors, Inc.; Chairman, Federated Tower Securities Corp.; formerly: Director 1001 Liberty Avenue --or Trustee of some of the Funds in the Pittsburgh, PA Federated Fund Complex,; Executive VICE PRESIDENT Vice President, Federated Investors, Inc. and Director and Chief Executive Officer, Federated Securities Corp. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- JOSEPH S. MACHI Vice President and Assistant Treasurer $0 Birth Date: May 22, of some of the Funds. 1962 Federated Investors Tower 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA VICE PRESIDENT AND ASSISTANT TREASURER * AN ASTERISK DENOTES A TRUSTEE WHO IS DEEMED TO BE AN INTERESTED PERSON AS DEFINED IN THE 1940 ACT. # A POUND SIGN DENOTES A MEMBER OF THE BOARD'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, WHICH HANDLES THE BOARD'S RESPONSIBILITIES BETWEEN ITS MEETINGS. + MR. DONAHUE IS THE FATHER OF J. CHRISTOPHER DONAHUE, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND TRUSTEE OF THE TRUST. INVESTMENT ADVISER The Adviser conducts investment research and makes investment decisions for the Fund. The Adviser shall not be liable to the Trust, the Fund or any Fund shareholder for any losses that may be sustained in the purchase, holding, or sale of any security or for anything done or omitted by it, except acts or omissions involving willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence, or reckless disregard of the duties imposed upon it by its contract with the Trust. Because of internal controls maintained by the Adviser to restrict the flow of non-public information, Fund investments are typically made without any knowledge of the Adviser or its affiliates' lending relationships with an issuer. SUB-ADVISER The Fund is sub-advised by Franklin Street Advisors, Inc. Pursuant to the terms of an investment sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and Franklin Street Advisors, Inc. (Sub-Adviser), the Sub-Adviser manages the Fund's assets, including buying and selling portfolio securities. The Sub-Adviser is paid by the Adviser and not by the Fund. In no event shall the Fund be responsible for any fees due to the Sub-Adviser for its services to the Adviser. <R> CODE OF ETHICS RESTRICTIONS ON PERSONAL TRADING As required by SEC rules, the Fund, its Adviser, and its Distributor have adopted codes of ethics. These codes govern securities trading activities of investment personnel, Fund Trustees, and certain other employees. Although they do permit these people to trade in securities, including those that the Fund could buy, they also contain significant safeguards designed to protect the Fund and its shareholders from abuses in this area, such as requirements to obtain prior approval for, and to report, particular transactions. </R> BROKERAGE TRANSACTIONS When selecting brokers and dealers to handle the purchase and sale of portfolio instruments, the Adviser looks for prompt execution of the order at a favorable price. The Adviser will generally use those who are recognized dealers in specific portfolio instruments, except when a better price and execution of the order can be obtained elsewhere. The Adviser may select brokers and dealers based on whether they also offer research services (as described below). In selecting among firms believed to meet these criteria, the Adviser may give consideration to those firms which have sold or are selling Shares of the Fund and other funds distributed by the Distributor and its affiliates. The Adviser makes decisions on portfolio transactions and selects brokers and dealers subject to review by the Fund's Board. RESEARCH SERVICES Research services may include advice as to the advisability of investing in securities; security analysis and reports; economic studies; industry studies; receipt of quotations for portfolio evaluations; and similar services. Research services may be used by the Adviser or by affiliates of Federated in advising other accounts. To the extent that receipt of these services may replace services for which the Adviser or its affiliates might otherwise have paid, it would tend to reduce their expenses. The Adviser and its affiliates exercise reasonable business judgment in selecting those brokers who offer brokerage and research services to execute securities transactions. They determine in good faith that commissions charged by such persons are reasonable in relationship to the value of the brokerage and research services provided. For the fiscal year ended, May 31, 2000, the Fund's Adviser directed brokerage transactions to certain brokers due to research services they provided. The total amount of these transactions was $168,869,666 for which the Fund paid $149,527 in brokerage commissions. Investment decisions for the Fund are made independently from those of other accounts managed by the Adviser. When the Fund and one or more of those accounts invests in, or disposes of, the same security, available investments or opportunities for sales will be allocated among the Fund and the account(s) in a manner believed by the Adviser to be equitable. While the coordination and ability to participate in volume transactions may benefit the Fund, it is possible that this procedure could adversely impact the price paid or received and/or the position obtained or disposed of by the Fund. ADMINISTRATOR Federated Services Company, a subsidiary of Federated, provides administrative personnel and services (including certain legal and financial reporting services) necessary to operate the Fund. Federated Services Company provides these at the following annual rate of the average aggregate daily net assets of all Federated Funds as specified below: AVERAGE AGGREGATE DAILY MAXIMUM NET ASSETS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FEDERATED FUNDS 0.150 of 1% on the first $250 million 0.125 of 1% on the next $250 million 0.100 of 1% on the next $250 million 0.075 of 1% on assets in excess of $750 million <R> The administrative fee received during any fiscal year shall be at least $125,000 per portfolio. Federated Services Company may voluntarily waive a portion of its fee and may reimburse the Fund for expenses. </R> Federated Services Company also provides certain accounting and recordkeeping services with respect to the Fund's portfolio investments for a fee based on Fund assets plus out-of-pocket expenses. CUSTODIAN AND PORTFOLIO ACCOUNTANT Fifth Third Bank, Cincinnati, Ohio, is custodian for the securities and cash of the Fund. Federated Services Company provides certain accounting and recordkeeping services with respect to the Fund's portfolio investments. The fee paid for this service is based upon the level of the Fund's average net assets for the period plus out-of-pocket expenses. TRANSFER AGENT AND DIVIDEND DISBURSING AGENT Federated Services Company, through its registered transfer agent subsidiary, Federated Shareholder Services Company, maintains all necessary shareholder records. The Fund pays the transfer agent a fee based on the size, type and number of accounts and transactions made by shareholders. INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS The independent public accountant for the Fund, Arthur Andersen, LLP, plans and performs its audit so that it may provide an opinion as to whether the Fund's financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. <R> FEES PAID BY THE FUND FOR SERVICES FOR THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2000 1999 1998 Advisory Fee Earned $834,859 $1,420,177 $1,713,011 Advisory Fee Reduction $176,794 $148,367 $141,072 Sub-Advisory Fee $638,404 $1,085,528 $1,309,949 Brokerage Commissions $139,688 $239,314 $291,312 Administrative Fee $148,276 $241,260 $290,642 </R> HOW DOES THE FUND MEASURE PERFORMANCE? The Fund may advertise Share performance by using the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) standard method for calculating performance applicable to all mutual funds. The SEC also permits this standard performance information to be accompanied by non-standard performance information. The performance of Shares depends upon such variables as: portfolio quality; average portfolio maturity; type and value of portfolio securities; changes in interest rates; changes or differences in the Fund's or any class of Shares' expenses; and various other factors. Share performance fluctuates on a daily basis largely because net earnings fluctuate daily. Both net earnings and offering price per Share are factors in the computation of yield and total return. <R> AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AND YIELD Total return are given for the one-year, five-year and Start of Performance periods ended May 31, 2000. Yield is given for the 30-day period ended May 31, 2000. Start of Performance on December 5, 1994 1 Year 30-DAY PERIOD 5 Years Total Return N/A 16.12% 21.51% 22.61% Yield 0.28% N/A N/A N/A </R> TOTAL RETURN Total return represents the change (expressed as a percentage) in the value of Shares over a specific period of time, and includes the investment of income and capital gains distributions. The average annual total return for Shares is the average compounded rate of return for a given period that would equate a $1,000 initial investment to the ending redeemable value of that investment. The ending redeemable value is computed by multiplying the number of Shares owned at the end of the period by the NAV per Share at the end of the period. The number of Shares owned at the end of the period is based on the number of Shares purchased at the beginning of the period with $1,000, less any applicable sales charge, adjusted over the period by any additional Shares, assuming the annual reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. YIELD The yield of Shares is calculated by dividing: (i) the net investment income per Share earned by the Shares over a 30-day period; by (ii) the maximum offering price per Share on the last day of the period. This number is then annualized using semi-annual compounding. This means that the amount of income generated during the 30-day period is assumed to be generated each month over a 12-month period and is reinvested every six months. The yield does not necessarily reflect income actually earned by Shares because of certain adjustments required by the SEC and, therefore, may not correlate to the dividends or other distributions paid to shareholders. To the extent investment professionals and broker/dealers charge fees in connection with services provided in conjunction with an investment in Shares, the Share performance is lower for shareholders paying those fees. PERFORMANCE COMPARISONS Advertising and sales literature may include: o references to ratings, rankings, and financial publications and/or performance comparisons of Shares to certain indices; o charts, graphs and illustrations using the Fund's returns, or returns in general, that demonstrate investment concepts such as tax-deferred compounding, dollar-cost averaging and systematic investment; o discussions of economic, financial and political developments and their impact on the securities market, including the portfolio manager's views on how such developments could impact the Fund; and o information about the mutual fund industry from sources such as the Investment Company Institute. The Fund may compare its performance, or performance for the types of securities in which it invests, to a variety of other investments, including federally insured bank products such as bank savings accounts, certificates of deposit, and Treasury bills. The Fund may quote information from reliable sources regarding individual countries and regions, world stock exchanges, and economic and demographic statistics. You may use financial publications and/or indices to obtain a more complete view of Share performance. When comparing performance, you should consider all relevant factors such as the composition of the index used, prevailing market conditions, portfolio compositions of other funds, and methods used to value portfolio securities and compute offering price. The financial publications and/or indices which the Fund uses in advertising may include: o STANDARD & POOR'S ("S&P") DAILY STOCK PRICE INDEX OF 500 COMMON STOCKS, which is a composite index of common stocks in industry, transportation, and financial and public utility companies, and can be used to compare to the total returns of funds whose portfolios are invested primarily in common stocks. In addition, the S&P assumes reinvestments of all dividends paid by stocks listed on its index. Taxes due on any of these distributions are not included, nor are brokerage or other fees calculated in S&P figures. o LIPPER ANALYTICAL SERVICES, INC. ranks funds in various fund categories by making comparative calculations using total return. Total return assumes the reinvestment of all capital gains distributions and income dividends and takes into account any change in the maximum offering price over a specific period of time. From time to time, the Fund will quote its Lipper ranking in the "index funds" category in advertising and sales literature. o MORNINGSTAR, INC., an independent rating service, is the publisher of the bi-weekly MUTUAL FUND VALUES. MUTUAL FUND VALUES rates more than 1,000 NASDAQ-listed mutual funds of all types, according to their risk-adjusted returns. The maximum rating is five stars, and ratings are effective for two weeks. <R> </R> Investment Ratings STANDARD & POOR'S LONG-TERM DEBT RATING DEFINITIONS AAA--Debt rated AAA has the highest rating assigned by Standard & Poor's. Capacity to pay interest and repay principal is extremely strong. AA--Debt rated AA has a very strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal and differs from the higher-rated issues only in small degree. A--Debt rated A has a strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal although it is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than debt in higher-rated categories. BBB--Debt rated BBB is regarded as having an adequate capacity to pay interest and repay principal. Whereas it normally exhibits adequate protection parameters, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity to pay interest and repay principal for debt in this category than in higher-rated categories. BB--Debt rated BB has less near-term vulnerability to default than other speculative issues. However, it faces major ongoing uncertainties or exposure to adverse business, financial, or economic conditions which could lead to inadequate capacity to meet timely interest and principal payments. The BB rating category is also used for debt subordinated to senior debt that is assigned an actual or implied BBB rating. B--Debt rated B has a greater vulnerability to default but currently has the capacity to meet interest payments and principal repayments. Adverse business, financial, or economic conditions will likely impair capacity or willingness to pay interest and repay principal. The B rating category is also used for debt subordinated to senior debt that is assigned an actual or implied BB or BB- rating. CCC--Debt rated CCC has a currently identifiable vulnerability to default, and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions to meet timely payment of interest and repayment of principal. In the event of adverse business, financial, or economic conditions, it is not likely to have the capacity to pay interest and repay principal. The CCC rating category is also used for debt subordinated to senior debt that is assigned an actual or implied B or B rating. CC--The rating CC typically is applied to debt subordinated to senior debt that is assigned an actual or implied CCC debt rating. C--The rating C typically is applied to debt subordinated to senior debt which is assigned an actual or implied CCC debt rating. The C rating may be used to cover a situation where a bankruptcy petition has been filed, but debt service payments are continued. MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE, INC. LONG-TERM BOND RATING DEFINITIONS AAA--Bonds which are rated AAA are judged to be of the best quality. They carry the smallest degree of investment risk and are generally referred to as gilt edged. Interest payments are protected by a large or by an exceptionally stable margin and principal is secure. While the various protective elements are likely to change, such changes as can be visualized are most unlikely to impair the fundamentally strong position of such issues. AA--Bonds which are rated AA are judged to be of high quality by all standards. Together with the AAA group, they comprise what are generally known as high-grade bonds. They are rated lower than the best bonds because margins of protection may not be as large as in AAA securities or fluctuation of protective elements may be of greater amplitude or there may be other elements present which make the long-term risks appear somewhat larger than in AAA securities. A--Bonds which are rated A possess many favorable investment attributes and are to be considered as upper-medium-grade obligations. Factors giving security to principal and interest are considered adequate but elements may be present which suggest a susceptibility to impairment sometime in the future. BAA--Bonds which are rated BAA are considered as medium-grade obligations, (i.e., they are neither highly protected nor poorly secured). Interest payments and principal security appear adequate for the present but certain protective elements may be lacking or may be characteristically unreliable over any great length of time. Such bonds lack outstanding investment characteristics and in fact have speculative characteristics as well. BA--Bonds which are BA are judged to have speculative elements; their future cannot be considered as well assured. Often the protection of interest and principal payments may be very moderate and thereby not well safeguarded during both good and bad times over the future. Uncertainty of position characterizes bonds in this class. B--Bonds which are rated B generally lack characteristics of the desirable investment. Assurance of interest and principal payments or of maintenance of other terms of the contract over any long period of time may be small. CAA--Bonds which are rated CAA are of poor standing. Such issues may be in default or there may be present elements of danger with respect to principal or interest. CA--Bonds which are rated CA represent obligations which are speculative in a high degree. Such issues are often in default or have other marked shortcomings. C--Bonds which are rated C are the lowest-rated class of bonds, and issues so rated can be regarded as having extremely poor prospects of ever attaining any real investment standing. FITCH IBCA, INC. LONG-TERM DEBT RATING DEFINITIONS AAA--Bonds considered to be investment grade and of the highest credit quality. The obligor has an exceptionally strong ability to pay interest and repay principal, which is unlikely to be affected by reasonably foreseeable events. AA--Bonds considered to be investment grade and of very high credit quality. The obligor's ability to pay interest and repay principal is very strong, although not quite as strong as bonds rated AAA. Because bonds rated in the AAA and AA categories are not significantly vulnerable to foreseeable future developments, short-term debt of these issuers is generally rated F-1+. A--Bonds considered to be investment grade and of high credit quality. The obligor's ability to pay interest and repay principal is considered to be strong, but may be more vulnerable to adverse changes in economic conditions and circumstances than bonds with higher ratings. BBB--Bonds considered to be investment grade and of satisfactory credit quality. The obligor's ability to pay interest and repay principal is considered to be adequate. Adverse changes in economic conditions and circumstances, however, are more likely to have adverse impact on these bonds, and therefore impair timely payment. The likelihood that the ratings of these bonds will fall below investment grade is higher than for bonds with higher ratings. BB--Bonds are considered speculative. The obligor's ability to pay interest and repay principal may be affected over time by adverse economic changes. However, business and financial alternatives can be identified which could assist the obligor in satisfying its debt service requirements. B--Bonds are considered highly speculative. While bonds in this class are currently meeting debt service requirements, the probability of continued timely payment of principal and interest reflects the obligor's limited margin of safety and the need for reasonable business and economic activity throughout the life of the issue. CCC--Bonds have certain identifiable characteristics which, if not remedied, may lead to default. The ability to meet obligations requires an advantageous business and economic environment. CC--Bonds are minimally protected. Default in payment of interest and/or principal seems probable over time. C--Bonds are imminent default in payment of interest or principal. MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE, INC. COMMERCIAL PAPER RATINGS PRIME-1--Issuers rated Prime-1 (or related supporting institutions) have a superior capacity for repayment of short-term promissory obligations. Prime-1 repayment capacity will normally be evidenced by the following characteristics: o Leading market positions in well-established industries; o High rates of return on funds employed; o Conservative capitalization structure with moderate reliance on debt and ample asset protection; o Broad margins in earning coverage of fixed financial charges and high internal cash generation; and o Well-established access to a range of financial markets and assured sources of alternate liquidity. PRIME-2--Issuers rated Prime-2 (or related supporting institutions) have a strong capacity for repayment of short-term promissory obligations. This will normally be evidenced by many of the characteristics cited above but to a lesser degree. Earnings trends and coverage ratios, while sound, will be more subject to variation. Capitalization characteristics, while still appropriate, may be more affected by external conditions. Ample alternate liquidity is maintained. STANDARD & POOR'S COMMERCIAL PAPER RATINGS A-1--This designation indicates that the degree of safety regarding timely payment is strong. Those issues determined to possess extremely strong safety characteristics are denoted with a plus sign (+) designation. A-2--Capacity for timely payment on issues with this designation is satisfactory. However, the relative degree of safety is not as high as for issues designated A-1. FITCH IBCA, INC. COMMERCIAL PAPER RATING DEFINITIONS FITCH-1--(Highest Grade) Commercial paper assigned this rating is regarded as having the strongest degree of assurance for timely payment. FITCH-2--(Very Good Grade) Issues assigned this rating reflect an assurance of timely payment only slightly less in degree than the strongest issues. ADDRESSES CCB EQUITY FUND (A Portfolio of CCB Funds) 5800 Corporate Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15237-7010 DISTRIBUTOR Federated Securities Corp. Federated Investors Tower 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 INVESTMENT ADVISER Central Carolina Bank and Trust Company 111 Corcoran Street Durham, NC 27702 SUB-ADVISER Franklin Street Advisors, Inc. 6330 Quadrangle Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27514 CUSTODIAN Fifth Third Bank 38 Fountain Square Plaza Cincinnati, OH 45263 TRANSFER AGENT AND DIVIDEND DISBURSING AGENT Federated Shareholder Services Company P.O. Box 8600 Boston, MA 02266-8600 INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Arthur Andersen LLP 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110-2812
PART C. OTHER INFORMATION. Item 23. (a) (i) Conformed Copy of Declaration of Trust of the Registrant (7); (ii) Conformed Copy of Amendment No. 1 to Declaration of Trust dated February 3, 1992 (7); (iii) Conformed copy of Amendment No. 2 to Declaration of Trust dated August 25, 1994 (6); (iv) Conformed Copy of Amendment No. 3 to Declaration of Trust dated August 25, 1994 (9); (v) Conformed Copy of Amendment No. 4 to Declaration of Trust dated May 13, 1998 (9); (b) (i) Copy of By-Laws of the Registrant (7); (ii) Copy of Amendment No.1 to By-Laws of Registrant (9); (iii) Copy of Amendment No.2 to By-Laws of Registrant (9); (iv) Copy of Amendment No.3 to By-Laws of Registrant (9); (v) Copy of Amendment No.4 to By-Laws of Registrant (9); (c) (i) Copy of Specimen Certificate for Shares of Beneficial Interest of the 111 Corcoran Bond Fund (5); (ii) Copy of Specimen Certificate for Shares of Beneficial Interest of the 111 Corcoran North Carolina Municipal Securities Fund (5); (iii) Copy of Specimen Certificate for Shares of Beneifical Interest of the 111 Corcoran Equity Fund (7); (d) (i) Conformed copy of Investment Advisory Contract of the Registrant and Exhibits A and B thereto (6); (ii) Conformed Copy of Exhibit C to the present Investment Advisory Contract to add 111 Corcoran Equity Fund (7); (iii) Conformed Copy of Sub-Advisory Agreement including Exhibit A on behalf of 111 Corcoran Equity Fund (7); (e) (i) Conformed copy of Distributor's Contract of the Registrant and Exhibit A thereto (6); (ii) Conformed Copy of Exhibit B to Distributor's Contract to add 111 Corcoran Equity Fund (7); (f) Not applicable; 5. Response is incorporated by reference to Registrant's Initial Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed February 19, 1992 (File Nos. 33-45753 and 811-6561) 6. Response is incorporated by reference to Registrant's Post-Effective Amendment No. 5 on Form N-1A filed October 3, 1994 (File Nos. 33-45753 and 811-6561) 7. Response is incorporated by reference to Registrant's Post-Effective Amendment No. 6 on Form N-1A filed May 24, 1995 (File Nos. 33-45753 and 811-6561) 9. Response is incorporated by reference to Registrant's Post-Effective Amendment No. 12 on Form N-1A filed July 21, 1998 (File Nos. 33-45753 and 811-6561) (g) (i) Conformed copy of Custody Agreement of the Registrant, and Exhibits A, B, and C, thereto (Exhibit C is Custodian Fee Schedule) (9); (h) (i) Conformed copy of Fund Accounting and Shareholder Recordkeeping Agreement of the Registrant (7); (ii) Conformed copy of Administrative Services Agreement (5); (iii) Conformed copy of Amendment No.1 to Administrative Services Agreement (9); (iv) Conformed Copy of Shareholder Services Plan (7); (v) Conformed copy of Exhibit A to Shareholder Services Plan on behalf of 111 Corcoran Equity Fund (7); (vi) Conformed copy of Exhibit B to Shareholder Services Plan on behalf of CCB Bond Fund (10); (vii) Conformed copy of Exhibit C to Shareholder Services Plan on behalf of CCB North Carolina Municipal Securities Fund (10); (viii) Conformed copy of Shareholder Services Agreement, and Exhibits A, B, and C, thereto (10); (i) Conformed Copy of Opinion and Consent of Counsel as to legality of shares being registered (7); (j) Conformed copy of Consent of Independent Public Accountants; + (k) Not applicable; (l) Conformed Copy of Initial Capital Understanding (7); (m) (i) Copy of Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan (6); (ii) Conformed Copy of Exhibit A to Rule 12b-1 Plan on behalf of 111 Corcoran Equity Fund (7); (iii) Copy of Rule 12b-1 Agreement (6); (iv) Copy of Fee Schedule for Rule 12b-1 Agreement with Federated Securities Corp. (6); (n) Not applicable; ------------------------------------------------------------------------- + All exhibits have been filed electronically. 5. Response is incorporated by reference to Registrant's Initial Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed February 19, 1992 (File Nos. 33-45753 and 811-6561) 6. Response is incorporated by reference to Registrant's Post-Effective Amendment No. 5 on Form N-1A filed October 3, 1994 (File Nos. 33-45753 and 811-6561) 7. Response is incorporated by reference to Registrant's Post-Effective Amendment No. 6 on Form N-1A filed May 24, 1995 (File Nos. 33-45753 and 811-6561) 9. Response is incorporated by reference to Registrant's Post-Effective Amendement No. 12 on Form N-1A filed July 21, 1998 (File Nos. 33-45753 and 811-6561) 10. Response is incorporated by reference to Registrant's Post-Effective Amendment No. 13 on Form N-1A filed July 23, 1999 (File Nos. 33-45753 and 811-6561) (o) (i) Conformed Copy of Power of Attorney of the Registrant (10); (ii) Conformed Copy of Power of Attorney of Trustee of the Registrant (10); (iii) Conformed Copy of Power of Attorney of Trustee of the Registrant (10); (iv) Conformed Copy of Power of Attorney of Trustee of the Registrant (10); (v) Conformed Copy of Power of Attorney of Trustee of the Registrant (+) (p) Conformed Copy of Code of Ethics of Registrant (+) Item 24. Persons Controlled by or Under Common Control with Registrant None Item 25. Indemnification: 1 Item 26. Business and Other Connections of Investment Adviser and Sub-Adviser: (a) Central Carolina Bank and Trust Company (CCB), the Fund's adviser, was founded in 1903 as Durham Bank and Trust Company. Central Carolina Bank was created from Durham Bank and Trust Company on September 30, 1961. CCB is the lead bank within CCB Financial Corporation which is a multibank holding company that includes a commercial bank subsidiary with offices also in North Carolina. CCB Financial Corp. was incorporated in North Carolina in November, 1982. The principal executive offices of the bank are located at 111 Corcoran Street, Durham, North Carolina 27702. The activities of the bank encompass a full range of commercial banking services, including trust services. CCB has managed commingled funds since 1953. As of June 30, 1998, the Trust Division managed assets in excess of $2.4 billion. The Trust Division manages 2 commingled funds with assets of approximately $260 million. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + All exhibits have been filed electronically. 1. Response is incorporated by reference to Registrant's Initial Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed February 19, 1992 (File Nos. 33-45753 and 811-6561) 10. Response is incorporated by reference to Registrant's Post-Effective Amendment No. 13 on Form N-1A filed July 23, 1999 (File Nos. 33-45753 and 811-6561) Franklin Street Advisors, Inc. is CCB Equity Fund's sub-adviser. The principal executive offices of the sub-adviser are located at 6330 Quadrangle Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514. The sub-adviser is a registered investment advisory firm founded in 1990, and currently manages assets in excess of $575 million. Franklin Street Advisors, Inc. has not previously acted as an investment adviser to an investment company. Franklin Street Advisors, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Franklin Street Partners, Inc., a privately-owned holding company. Franklin Street Partners, Inc. also owns a private non-depository trust bank, Franklin Street Trust Company, as well as another subsidiary, Franklin Street Securities, Inc. The principal executive officers of the Fund's Investment Adviser and Sub-Adviser, the Directors of the Fund's Adviser and Sub-Adviser, and Partners of the Fund's Sub-Adviser are set forth in the following tables. (b) (1) (2) (3) Other Substantial Position with Business, Profession, NAME THE ADVISER VOCATION OR EMPLOYMENT Ernest C. Roessler Chairman; President; Chairman, President Chief Executive Officer and Chief Executive and Director Officer, CCB Financial Corporation David B. Jordan Vice Chairman Vice Chairman, CCB and Director Financial Corporation W.L. Burns, Jr. Chairman Emeritus Retired Chairman of and Director the Board, Central Carolina Bank Financial Corporation; Retired President and Chief Executive Officer, CCB Financial Corporation and Central Carolina Bank and Trust Company W.L. ("Roy") Abercrombie, Jr. Director Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, American Federal Bank, FSB J. Harper Beall, III Director President and Chief Executive Officer, Fairfield Chair Company James B. Brame, Jr. Director President, Brame Specialty Co., Inc. Timothy B. Burnett Director President, Bessemer Improvement Company Other Substantial Position with Business, Profession, NAME THE ADVISER VOCATION OR EMPLOYMENT Blake P. Garrett, Jr. Director Partner, Garrett & Garrett Co. Edward S. Holmes Director Partner, Holmes & McLaurin, Attorneys at Law Dan C. Joyner Director President, Western South Carolina The Prudential/C. Dan Joyner Co. Owen G. Kenan Director President, Kenan Enterprises, Inc., Kenan Oil Co., Inc., Kenan Developments, Inc.; Director, Kenan Transport Co., Inc.; Vice Chairman, Flagler Systems, Inc.; Chairman, Kenan Global Ent., LLC Other Substantial Eugene J. McDonald Director President; Duke Management Company; Executive Vice President; Duke University; Director SBSF Funds, Inc., Sphinx Phar. Hamilton W. McKay, Jr., M.D. Director Physician, Carolina Asthma & Allergy Center, P.A. George J. Morrow Director Managing Director, Glaxo Wellcome UK Ltd. Eric B. Munson Director Executive Director; University of North Carolina Hospitals Dr. David Emory Shi Director Pesident, Furman University Jimmy K. Stegall Director President, Service Oil of Monroe, Inc. H. Allen Tate, Jr. Director President, Allen Tate Company, Inc. James L. Williamson Director Retired Partner, KPMG Peat Marwick Other Substantial Position with Business, Profession, NAME THE ADVISER VOCATION OR EMPLOYMENT Dr. Phail Wynn, Jr. Director President, Durham Technical Community College Robert C. Eubanks Director; President; President; Franklin and Partner Street Partners, Inc.; Director, Franklin Street Trust Company, Director and President, Franklin Street Securities, Inc.; founder, McMillion and Eubanks Capital Management, Inc.; former Chairman of the Board of Trustees, University of North Carolina George M. Salley Director, Vice President Vice President, and Franklin Street Partner Advisors, Inc. and Franklin Street Trust Company; former Senior Vice President and portfolio manager, Wachovia Investment Management Thomas W. Hudson, Jr. Director and Partner Director, Franklin Street Trust Company, former Executive with Kohlberg, Kravis, Roberts & Co., former Partner with Deloitte, Huskins & Sells William M. Moore, Jr. Director and Partner Director, Franklin Street Trust Co., founder and Chief Executive Officer of Trident Financial Corporation Richard V. Fulp Director and Partner Director, Franklin Street Trust Company; former Group Executive Vice President, Bank of America; Director, Depository Trust Company; former Chairman of American Bankers Association Trust and Investment Management Division Other Substantial Position with Business, Profession, NAME THE ADVISER VOCATION OR EMPLOYMENT Paul J. Rizzo Director and Partner Director, Franklin Street Trust Company, and Franklin Street Securities, Inc.; Vice Chairman of the Board, IBM; former Dean, Kenan Flagler Business School (University of North Carolina); and serves as independent director of several corporations traded on the New York Stock Exchange M. Rex Teaney, III Director and Partner President and Director, Franklin Street Trust Company; former Senior Vice President, Wachovia National Bank of North Carolina; Member, Board of Directors, Public Securities Association and Bank Capital Markets Association; Member, Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board H. Michael Weaver Director and Partner Director, Franklin Street Trust Company, and Franklin Street Securities, Inc.; Chairman of the Board, W.H. Weaver Construction Co. (Greensboro, NC); former Chairman of the Board of Trustees, University of North Carolina Carol E. Manzon Secretary- Secretary-Treasurer, Treasurer Franklin Street Partners, Inc., Franklin Street Trust Company and Franklin Street Securities, Inc. Other Substantial Position with Business, Profession, NAME THE SUB-ADVISER VOCATION OR EMPLOYMENT Susan T. Kaderbek Vice President Vice President, Franklin Street Securities, Inc.; former tax analyst, Bear Stearns; former associate, McGladrey & Pullen and Arthur Andersen Malcolm M. Trevillian Vice President Vice President, Franklin Street Trust Company, Vice President, Franklin Street Advisors, former Vice President and Portfolio Manager, First Union Capital Management, former President, North Carolina Society of Financial Analysts ITEM 27. PRINCIPAL UNDERWRITERS: (a) Federated Securities Corp. the Distributor for shares of the Registrant, acts as principal underwriter for the following open-end investment companies, including the Registrant: Cash Trust Series II; Cash Trust Series, Inc.; CCB Funds; Edward D. Jones & Co. Daily Passport Cash Trust; Federated Adjustable Rate U.S. Government Fund, Inc.; Federated American Leaders Fund, Inc.; Federated ARMs Fund; Federated Core Trust; Federated Equity Funds; Federated Equity Income Fund, Inc.; Federated Fixed Income Securities, Inc.; Federated Fund for U.S. Government Securities, Inc.; Federated GNMA Trust; Federated Government Income Securities, Inc.; Federated High Income Bond Fund, Inc.; Federated High Yield Trust; Federated Income Securities Trust; Federated Income Trust; Federated Index Trust; Federated Institutional Trust; Federated Insurance Series; Federated International Series, Inc.; Federated Investment Series Funds, Inc.; Federated Managed Allocation Portfolios; Federated Municipal Opportunities Fund, Inc.; Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc.; Federated Municipal Securities Income Trust; Federated Short-Term Municipal Trust; Federated Stock and Bond Fund, Inc.; Federated Stock Trust; Federated Tax-Free Trust; Federated Total Return Series, Inc.; Federated U.S. Government Bond Fund; Federated U.S. Government Securities Fund: 1-3 Years; Federated U.S. Government Securities Fund: 2-5 Years; Federated U.S. Government Securities Fund: 5-10 Years; Federated Utility Fund, Inc.; Federated World Investment Series, Inc.; FirstMerit Funds; Hibernia Funds; Independence One Mutual Funds; Intermediate Municipal Trust; Marshall Funds, Inc.; Money Market Obligations Trust; Regions Funds; RIGGS Funds; SouthTrust Funds; Tax-Free Instruments Trust; The Wachovia Funds; The Wachovia Municipal Funds; and Vision Group of Funds, Inc. (b) (1) (2) (3) Name and Principal Positions and Offices Positions and Offices BUSINESS ADDRESS WITH DISTRIBUTOR WITH REGISTRANT ------------------ ------------------------ ----------------- Richard B. Fisher Chairman, Vice President Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Arthur L. Cherry Director, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 (1) (2) (3) Name and Principal Positions and Offices Positions and Offices BUSINESS ADDRESS WITH DISTRIBUTOR WITH REGISTRANT ------------------ ------------------------ ----------------- John B. Fisher President-Institutional Sales -- Federated Investors Tower and Director, 1001 Liberty Avenue Federated Securities Corp. Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Thomas R. Donahue Director, Executive Vice -- Federated Investors Tower Vice President and Assistant 1001 Liberty Avenue Secretary, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Federated Securities Corp. James F. Getz President-Broker/Dealer and -- Federated Investors Tower Director, 1001 Liberty Avenue Federated Securities Corp. Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 David M. Taylor Executive Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Mark W. Bloss Senior Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Richard W. Boyd Senior Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Laura M. Deger Senior Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Theodore Fadool, Jr. Senior Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Bryant R. Fisher Senior Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 (1) (2) (3) Name and Principal Positions and Offices Positions and Offices BUSINESS ADDRESS WITH DISTRIBUTOR WITH REGISTRANT ------------------ ------------------------ ----------------- Christopher T. Fives Senior Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 James S. Hamilton Senior Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 James M. Heaton Senior Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Keith Nixon Senior Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Solon A. Person, IV Senior Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Ronald M. Petnuch Senior Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Timothy C. Pillion Senior Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Thomas E. Territ Senior Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 John M. Albert Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Ernest G. Anderson Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 (1) (2) (3) Name and Principal Positions and Offices Positions and Offices BUSINESS ADDRESS WITH DISTRIBUTOR WITH REGISTRANT ------------------ ------------------------ ----------------- Teresa M. Antoszyk Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 John B. Bohnet Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Jane E. Broeren-Lambesis Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Matthew W. Brown Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 David J. Callahan Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Mark Carroll Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Steven R. Cohen Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Mary J. Combs Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 R. Edmond Connell, Jr. Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Kevin J. Crenny Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 (1) (2) (3) Name and Principal Positions and Offices Positions and Offices BUSINESS ADDRESS WITH DISTRIBUTOR WITH REGISTRANT ------------------ ------------------------ ----------------- Daniel T. Culbertson Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 G. Michael Cullen Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Marc C. Danile Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Robert J. Deuberry Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 William C. Doyle Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Mark D. Fisher Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Mark A. Gessner Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Joseph D. Gibbons Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 John K. Goettlicher Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 G. Tad Gullickson Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 (1) (2) (3) Name and Principal Positions and Offices Positions and Offices BUSINESS ADDRESS WITH DISTRIBUTOR WITH REGISTRANT ------------------ ------------------------ ----------------- Dayna C. Haferkamp Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Anthony J. Harper Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Bruce E. Hastings Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Charlene H. Jennings Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 H. Joseph Kennedy Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Michael W. Koenig Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Dennis M. Laffey Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Christopher A. Layton Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Michael H. Liss Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Michael R. Manning Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 (1) (2) (3) Name and Principal Positions and Offices Positions and Offices BUSINESS ADDRESS WITH DISTRIBUTOR WITH REGISTRANT ------------------ ------------------------ ----------------- Amy Michalisyn Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Mark J. Miehl Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Richard C. Mihm Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Alec H. Neilly Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Thomas A. Peter III Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Robert F. Phillips Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Richard A. Recker Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Eugene B. Reed Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Paul V. Riordan Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 John Rogers Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 (1) (2) (3) Name and Principal Positions and Offices Positions and Offices BUSINESS ADDRESS WITH DISTRIBUTOR WITH REGISTRANT ------------------ ------------------------ ----------------- Brian S. Ronayne Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Thomas S. Schinabeck Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Edward J. Segura Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Edward L. Smith Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 David W. Spears Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 John A. Staley Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Colin B. Starks Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Jeffrey A. Stewart Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 William C. Tustin Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Paul A. Uhlman Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 (1) (2) (3) Name and Principal Positions and Offices Positions and Offices BUSINESS ADDRESS WITH DISTRIBUTOR WITH REGISTRANT ------------------ ------------------------ ----------------- Richard B. Watts Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Edward J. Wojnarowski Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Michael P. Wolff Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Robert W. Bauman Assistant Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Edward R. Bozek Assistant Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Beth C. Dell Assistant Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Donald C. Edwards Assistant Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 John T. Glickson Assistant Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Ernest L. Linane Assistant Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Renee L. Martin Assistant Vice President, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 (1) (2) (3) Name and Principal Positions and Offices Positions and Offices BUSINESS ADDRESS WITH DISTRIBUTOR WITH REGISTRANT ------------------ ------------------------ ----------------- Kirk A. Montgomery Secretary, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Denis McAuley, III Treasurer, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Timothy S. Johnson Assistant Secretary, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Victor R. Siclari Assistant Secretary, -- Federated Investors Tower Federated Securities Corp. 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Item 28. Location of Accounts and Records: All accounts and records required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and Rules 31a-1 through 31a-3 promulgated thereunder are maintained at one of the following locations: Registrant Federated Investors Tower 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15223-3779 (Notices should be sent to the Agent for Service at the above address) 5800 Corporate Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15237-7010 Federated Shareholder Services P.O. Box 8600 Company Boston, MA 02266-8600 ("Transfer Agent and Dividend Disbursing Agent") Federated Administrative Services Federated Investors Tower ("Administrator") 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 Central Carolina Bank and Trust 111 Corcoran Street Company Durham, NC 27702 ("Adviser") Franklin Street Advisors, Inc. 6330 Quadrangle Drive ("Sub-Adviser") Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Fifth Third Bank 38 Fountain Square Plaza ("Custodian") Cincinnati, OH 45263 Item 29. Management Services: Not applicable. Item 30. Undertakings: Registrant hereby undertakes to comply with the provisions of Section 16(c) of the 1940 Act with respect to the removal of Trustees and the calling of special shareholder meetings by reholders. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant, CCB FUNDS, certifies that it meets all of the requirements for effectiveness of this Amendment to its Registration Statement pursuant to Rule 485(b) under the Securities Act of 1933 and has duly caused this Amendment to its Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized, in the City of Pittsburgh and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, on the 31st day of July, 2000. CCB FUNDS BY: /s/C. Todd Gibson C. Todd Gibson, Assistant Secretary Attorney in Fact for John F. Donahue July 31, 2000 Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Amendment to its Registration Statement has been signed below by the following person in the capacity and on the date indicated: NAME TITLE DATE ---- ----- ---- By: /s/C. Todd Gibson Attorney In Fact July 31, 2000 C. Todd Gibson For the Persons ASSISTANT SECRETARY Listed Below John F. Donahue* Chairman and Trustee (Chief Executive Officer) Edward C. Gonzales* President, Treasurer and Trustee (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) J. Christopher Donahue Executive Vice President and Trustee Thomas G. Bigley* Trustee John T. Conroy, Jr.* Trustee Nicholas P. Constantakis Trustee John F. Cunningham* Trustee Lawrence D. Ellis, M.D.* Trustee Peter E. Madden* Trustee Charles F. Mansfield, Jr.* Trustee John E. Murray, Jr.* Trustee Marjorie P. Smuts* Trustee John S. Walsh* Trustee * By Power of Attorney
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