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AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON OCTOBER 14, 1998
REGISTRATION NO. 333-15847
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO
FORM S-6
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FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT
OF 1933 OF SECURITIES OF UNIT INVESTMENT
TRUSTS REGISTERED ON FORM N-8B-2
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A. EXACT NAME OF TRUST:
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES INCOME FUND
MONTHLY PAYMENT U.S. TREASURY SERIES--27
(LADDERED MATURITIES)
DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
(A UNIT INVESTMENT TRUST)
B. NAMES OF DEPOSITORS:
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
SALOMON SMITH BARNEY INC.
PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED
DEAN WITTER REYNOLDS INC.
PAINEWEBBER INCORPORATED
C. COMPLETE ADDRESSES OF DEPOSITORS' PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES:
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE,
FENNER & SMITH
INCORPORATED
UNIT INVESTMENT TRUSTS
POST OFFICE BOX 9051
PRINCETON, NJ 08543-9051 SALOMON SMITH BARNEY INC.
TWO WORLD TRADE CENTER
101ST FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10048
PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES PAINEWEBBER INCORPORATED DEAN WITTER REYNOLDS INC.
INCORPORATED 1285 AVENUE OF THE TWO WORLD TRADE
ONE NEW YORK PLAZA AMERICAS CENTER--59TH FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10292 NEW YORK, NY 10019 NEW YORK, NY 10048
D. NAMES AND COMPLETE ADDRESSES OF AGENTS FOR SERVICE:
TERESA KONCICK, ESQ. ROBERT E. HOLLEY LAURIE A. HESSLEIN
P.O. BOX 9051 1200 HARBOR BLVD. 388 GREENWICH ST.
PRINCETON, NJ 08543-9051 WEEHAWKEN, NJ 07087 NEW YORK, NY 10013
LEE B. SPENCER, JR. COPIES TO: DOUGLAS LOWE, ESQ.
ONE NEW YORK PLAZA PIERRE DE SAINT PHALLE, DEAN WITTER REYNOLDS INC.
NEW YORK, NY 10292 ESQ. TWO WORLD TRADE
450 LEXINGTON AVENUE CENTER--59TH FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10017 NEW YORK, NY 10048
The issuer has registered an indefinite number of Units under the Securities Act
of 1933 pursuant to Rule 24f-2 and filed the Rule 24f-2 Notice for the most
recent fiscal year on March 11, 1998.
Check box if it is proposed that this Registration Statement shall become
effective pursuant to paragraph (a) of Rule 485. / x /
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DEFINED ASSET FUNDSSM
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GOVERNMENT SECURITIES INCOME FUND
MONTHLY PAYMENT U.S. TREASURY SERIES--27
(LADDERED MATURITIES)
A UNIT INVESTMENT TRUST
O PORTFOLIO OF AAA-RATED U.S. TREASURY NOTES
O LADDERED MATURITIES 1999-2002
O MONTHLY INCOME DISTRIBUTIONS
O U.S. TAX EXEMPT FOR MANY FOREIGN HOLDERS
SPONSORS:
Merrill Lynch,
Pierce, Fenner & Smith -------------------------------------------------
Incorporated The Securities and Exchange Commission has not
Salomon Smith Barney Inc. approved or disapproved these Securities or
PaineWebber Incorporated passed upon the adequacy of this prospectus. Any
Dean Witter Reynolds Inc. representation to the contrary is a criminal
Prudential Securities offense.
Incorporated Prospectus dated , 1998.
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Defined Asset FundsSM
For more than 25 years, Defined Asset FundsSM has been a leader in unit
investment trust research and product innovation. Our family of Defined Funds
helps investors work toward their financial goals with a full range of quality
investments, including municipal, corporate and government bond portfolios, as
well as domestic and international equity portfolios.
Defined Asset Funds offer a number of advantages:
o Fixed portfolio: Defined Funds follow a buy and hold investment strategy;
funds are not managed and portfolio changes are limited.
o Preselected Portfolios: We choose the stocks and bonds in advance, so you know
what you're investing in.
o Professional research: Our dedicated research team seeks out stocks or bonds
appropriate for a particular fund's objectives.
o Ongoing supervision: We monitor each portfolio on an ongoing basis.
No matter what your investment goals, tolerance for risk or time horizon,
there's probably a Defined Asset Fund that suits your investment style. Your
financial professional can help you select a Defined Asset Fund that works best
for your investment portfolio.
THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION IN THIS PROSPECTUS IS AS OF THE EVALUATION DATE, JULY
31, 1998.
CONTENTS
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Risk/Return Summary..................................... 3
What You Can Expect From Your Investment................ 5
Monthly Income....................................... 5
Return Figures....................................... 5
Records and Reports.................................. 5
The Risks You Face...................................... 6
Interest Rate Risk................................... 6
Reduced Diversification Risk......................... 6
Liquidity Risk....................................... 6
Litigation Risk...................................... 6
Selling or Exchanging Units............................. 6
Sponsors' Secondary Market........................... 6
Selling Units to the Trustee......................... 6
Exchange Option...................................... 7
How The Fund Works...................................... 8
Pricing.............................................. 8
Evaluations.......................................... 8
Income............................................... 8
Expenses............................................. 8
Portfolio Changes.................................... 9
Fund Termination..................................... 9
Certificates......................................... 9
Trust Indenture...................................... 10
Legal Opinion........................................ 10
Auditors............................................. 10
Sponsors............................................. 11
Trustee.............................................. 11
Underwriters' and Sponsors' Profits.................. 11
Public Distribution.................................. 11
Code of Ethics....................................... 11
Year 2000 Issues..................................... 11
Taxes................................................... 12
Supplemental Information................................ 13
Financial Statements.................................... D-1
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RISK/RETURN SUMMARY
1. WHAT IS THE FUND'S OBJECTIVE?
The Fund seeks current interest income, safety of capital
and flexibility by investing for approximately four years
in a fixed, laddered portfolio of U.S. Treasury notes
maturing each year 1999-2002.
2. WHAT ARE U.S. TREASURY NOTES?
These are directly issued by the U.S. Treasury and are
similar to corporate bonds in that they pay interest
semi-annually. They are issued to fund various government
activities. In return, they pay a fixed rate of interest
and principal at maturity.
3. WHAT IS THE FUND'S INVESTMENT STRATEGY?
O The Fund plans to hold to maturity five short-and
intermediate-term U.S. Treasury notes with a current
aggregate face amount of $32,674,701. The Fund is a unit
investment trust which means that, unlike a mutual fund,
the Fund's portfolio is not managed.
o You will periodically receive your share of the principal
received as each Treasury note matures.
o The securities but not the Fund or the units are backed by
the full faith and credit of the United States.
o 100% of the Portfolio consists of United States government
Treasury notes.
4. WHAT ARE THE SIGNIFICANT RISKS?
YOU CAN LOSE MONEY BY INVESTING IN THE FUND. THIS CAN HAPPEN
FOR VARIOUS REASONS, INCLUDING:
o Rising interest rates can reduce the price of your units.
o Assuming no changes in interest rates, when you sell your
units, they will generally be worth less than your cost
because your cost included a sales fee.
o The Fund will receive early returns of principal if
securities are sold before they mature. If this happens your
income will decline and you may not be able to reinvest the
money you receive at as high a yield or as long a maturity.
5. IS THIS FUND APPROPRIATE FOR YOU?
Yes, if you want current monthly income exempt from state
and local personal income taxes in all states. You will
benefit from a professionally selected and supervised
portfolio of U.S. government backed securities.
The Fund is not appropriate for you if you want a
speculative investment that changes to take advantage of
market movements.
DEFINING YOUR INCOME
WHAT YOU MAY EXPECT (Payable on the 25th day each month):
Regular Monthly Income per 1,000 units: $ 4.44
Annual Income per 1,000 units: $ 53.28
RECORD DAY: 10th day of each month
These figures are estimates on the evaluation date; actual
payments may vary.
6. WHAT ARE THE FUND'S FEES AND EXPENSES?
This table shows the costs and expenses you may pay,
directly or indirectly, when you invest in the Fund.
INVESTOR FEES
1.50%
Maximum Sales Fee (Load) on new purchases (as a
percentage of $1,000 invested)
Employees of some of the Sponsors and their affiliates may
be charged a reduced sales fee of no less than $5.00 per
1,000 Units.
The maximum sales fee is reduced if you invest at least
$1,000,000, as follows:
YOUR MAXIMUM
SALES FEE
IF YOU INVEST: WILL BE:
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Less than $1,000,000 1.50%
$1,000,000 and over 1.25%
Maximum Exchange Fee 1.25%
ESTIMATED ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES
AMOUNT
PER
1,000 UNITS
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$ 0.59
Trustee's Fee
$ 0.35
Portfolio Supervision,
Bookkeeping and
Administrative Fees
$ 0.20
Organization Costs
$ 0.04
Evaluator's Fee
$ 0.24
Other Operating Expenses
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$ 1.42
TOTAL
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7. IS THE FUND MANAGED?
Unlike a mutual fund, the Fund is not managed and securities
are not sold because of market changes. Rather, experienced
Defined Asset Funds financial analysts regularly review the
securities in the Fund. The Fund may sell a security if
certain adverse credit or other conditions exist.
8. HOW DO I BUY UNITS?
You can buy units from any of the Sponsors and other
broker-dealers. The Sponsors are listed later in this
prospectus. Some banks may offer units for sale through
special arrangements with the Sponsors, although certain
legal restrictions may apply.
The minimum investment is $250.
UNIT PRICE PER 1,000 UNITS $1,008.02
(as of July 31, 1998)
Unit price is based on the net asset value of the Fund plus
the up-front sales fee. An amount equal to any principal
cash, as well as net accrued but undistributed interest on
the unit, is added to the unit price. An independent
evaluator prices the bonds at 3:30 p.m. Eastern time every
business day. Unit price changes every day with changes in
the prices of the bonds in the Fund.
UNIT PAR VALUE $1.00
Unit par value means the total amount of money you should
generally receive on each unit by the termination of the
Fund (other than interest and premium on the bonds). This
total amount assumes that all bonds in the Fund are either
paid at maturity or called by the issuer at par or are sold
by the Fund at par. If you sell your units before the Fund
terminates, you may receive more or less than the unit par
value.
9. HOW DO I SELL UNITS?
You may sell your units at any time to any Sponsor or the
Trustee for the net asset value determined at the close of
business on the date of sale. You will not pay any other fee
when you sell your units.
10. HOW ARE DISTRIBUTIONS MADE AND TAXED?
The Fund pays income monthly. Interest on the bonds in this
Fund is subject to federal income taxes for U.S. investors,
but exempt from state and local personal income taxes. If
you are a non-U.S. investor, your interest may be exempt
from U.S. federal income taxes, including withholding taxes.
You will also receive principal payments when the securities
mature or if they are sold (when the cash available is more
than $5.00 per 1,000 units. You will be subject to tax on
any gain realized by the Fund on the disposition of bonds.
11. WHAT OTHER SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE?
EXCHANGE PRIVILEGES
You may exchange units of this Fund for units of certain
other Defined Asset Funds. You may also exchange into this
Fund from certain other funds. We charge a reduced sales fee
on exchanges.
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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM YOUR INVESTMENT
MONTHLY INCOME
The Fund will pay you regular monthly income. Your monthly income may vary
because of:
o elimination of one or more securities from the Fund's portfolio because of
redemptions or sales; or
o a change in the Fund's expenses.
Changes in interest rates generally will not affect your monthly income because
the portfolio is fixed.
Along with your monthly income, you will receive your share of any available
principal.
RETURN FIGURES
We cannot predict your actual return, which will vary with unit price, how long
you hold your investment and changes in the portfolio, interest income and
expenses.
Estimated Current Return equals the estimated annual cash to be received from
the securities in the Fund less estimated annual Fund expenses, divided by the
Unit Price (including the maximum sales fee):
Estimated Annual Estimated
Interest ]Income - Annual Expenses
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Unit Price
Estimated Long Term Return is a measure of the estimated return over the
estimated life of the Fund. Unlike Estimated Current Return, Estimated Long Term
Return reflects maturities, discounts and premiums of the securities in the
Fund. It is an average of the yields to maturity of the individual securities in
the portfolio, adjusted to reflect the Fund's maximum sales fee and estimated
expenses. We calculate the average yield for the portfolio by weighting each
security's yield by its market value and the time remaining to the call or
maturity date.
Yields on individual securities depend on many factors including general
conditions of the bond markets, the size of a particular offering and the
maturity and quality rating of the particular issues. Yields can vary among
bonds with similar maturities, coupons and ratings.
These return quotations are designed to be comparative rather than predictive.
RECORDS AND REPORTS
You will receive:
o a monthly statement of income payments and any principal payments;
o a notice from the Trustee when new securities are deposited in exchange or
substitution for securities originally deposited;
o an annual report on Fund activity; and
o annual tax information. This will also be sent to the IRS. You must report the
amount of interest received during the year.
You may request:
o copies of evaluations to enable you to comply with federal and state tax
reporting requirements; and
o audited financial statements of the Fund.
You may inspect records of Fund transactions at the Trustee's office during
regular business hours.
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THE RISKS YOU FACE
INTEREST RATE RISK
Investing involves risks, including the risk that your investment will decline
in value if interest rates rise. Generally, securities with longer maturities
will change in value more than securities with shorter maturities. Of course, we
cannot predict how interest rates may change.
REDUCED DIVERSIFICATION RISK
If many investors sell their units, the Fund will have to sell securities. This
could reduce the diversification of your investment and increase your share of
Fund expenses.
LIQUIDITY RISK
The securities will generally trade in the over-the-counter market. We cannot
assure you that a liquid trading market will exist, especially since current law
may restrict the Fund from selling securities to any Sponsor. The value of the
securities, and of your investment, may be reduced if trading in securities is
limited or absent.
LITIGATION RISK
We do not know of any pending litigation that might have a material adverse
effect upon the Fund.
SELLING OR EXCHANGING UNITS
You can sell your units at any time for a price based on net asset value. Your
net asset value is calculated each business day by:
o adding the value of the securities, net accrued interest, cash and any
other Fund assets;
o subtracting accrued but unpaid Fund expenses, unreimbursed Trustee
advances, cash held to buy back units or for distribution to investors and
any other Fund liabilities; and
o dividing the result by the number of outstanding units.
Your net asset value when you sell may be more or less than your cost because of
sales fees, market movements and changes in the portfolio.
SPONSORS' SECONDARY MARKET
While we are not obligated to do so, we will buy back units at net asset value
without any other fee or charge. We may resell the units to other buyers or to
the Trustee. You should consult your financial professional for current market
prices to determine if other broker-dealers or banks are offering higher prices.
We have maintained a secondary market continuously for over 25 years, but we
could discontinue it without prior notice for any business reason.
SELLING UNITS TO THE TRUSTEE
Regardless of whether we maintain a secondary market, you can sell your units to
the Trustee at any time by sending the Trustee a letter (with any outstanding
certificates if you hold Unit certificates). You must properly endorse your
certificates (or execute a written transfer instrument with signatures
guaranteed by an eligible institution). Sometimes, additional documents are
needed such as a trust document, certificate of corporate authority, certificate
of death or appointment as executor, administrator or guardian.
Within seven days after your request and the necessary documents are received,
the Trustee will mail a check to you. Contact the Trustee for additional
information.
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As long as we are maintaining a secondary market, the Trustee will sell your
units to us at a price based on net asset value. If there is no secondary
market, the Trustee may sell your units in the over-the-counter market for a
higher price, but it is not obligated to do so. In that case, you will receive
the net proceeds of the sale.
If the Fund does not have cash available to pay you for units you are selling,
the agent for the Sponsors will select securities to be sold. Securities will be
selected based on market and credit factors. These sales could be made at times
when the securities would not otherwise be sold and may result in your receiving
less than the unit par value and also reduce the size and diversity of the Fund.
There could be a delay in paying you for your units:
o if the New York Stock Exchange is closed (other than customary weekend and
holiday closings);
o if the SEC determines that trading on the New York Stock Exchange is
restricted or that an emergency exists making sale or evaluation of the
bonds not reasonably practicable; and
o for any other period permitted by SEC order.
EXCHANGE OPTION
You may exchange units of certain Defined Asset Funds for units of this Fund at
a maximum exchange fee of 1.25%. You may exchange units of this Fund for units
of certain other funds at a reduced sales fee if your investment goals change.
To exchange units, you should talk to your financial professional about what
funds are exchangeable, suitable and currently available.
Normally, an exchange is taxable and you must recognize any gain or loss on the
exchange. However, the IRS may try to disallow a loss if the portfolios of the
two funds are not materially different; you should consult your own tax adviser.
We may amend or terminate this exchange option at any time without notice.
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HOW THE FUND WORKS
PRICING
The price of a unit includes interest accrued on the securities, less expenses,
from the most recent Record Day up to, but not including, the settlement date,
which is usually three business days after the purchase date of the unit.
A portion of the price of a unit consists of cash so that the Trustee can
provide you with regular monthly income. When you sell your units you will
receive your share of this cash.
In addition, as with mutual funds, the Fund (and therefore the investors) pay
all or some of the costs of organizing the Fund including:
o cost of initial preparation of legal documents;
o federal and state registration fees;
o initial fees and expenses of the Trustee;
o initial audit; and
o legal expenses and other out-of-pocket expenses.
EVALUATIONS
An independent Evaluator values the securities on each business day (excluding
Saturdays, Sundays and the following holidays as observed by the New York Stock
Exchange: New Year's Day, Presidents' Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Good
Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas).
Values are based on current bid or offer prices for the securities or comparable
bonds. In the past, the difference between bid and offer prices of U.S. Treasury
securities of the type in this Fund has been about 0.10%.
INCOME
The Trustee credits interest to an Income Account and other receipts to a
Capital Account. The Trustee may establish a Reserve Account by withdrawing from
these accounts amounts it considers appropriate to pay any material liability.
These accounts do not bear interest.
EXPENSES
The Trustee is paid monthly. It also benefits when it holds cash for the Fund in
non-interest bearing accounts. The Trustee may also receive additional amounts:
o to reimburse the Trustee for the Fund's operating expenses;
o for extraordinary services and costs of indemnifying the Trustee and the
Sponsors;
o costs of actions taken to protect the Fund and other legal fees and
expenses;
o expenses for keeping the Fund's registration statement current; and
o Fund termination expenses and any governmental charges.
The Sponsors are currently reimbursed up to 45 cents per $1,000 face amount
annually for providing portfolio supervisory, bookkeeping and administrative
services and for any other expenses properly chargeable to the Fund. While this
fee may exceed the amount of these costs and expenses attributable to this Fund,
the total of these fees for all Series of Defined Asset Funds will not exceed
the aggregate amount attributable to all of these Series for any calendar year.
The Fund also pays the Evaluator's fees.
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The Trustee's, Sponsors' and Evaluator's fees may be adjusted for inflation
without investors' approval.
The Sponsors will pay advertising and selling expenses at no charge to the Fund.
If Fund expenses exceed initial estimates, the Fund will owe the excess. The
Trustee has a lien on Fund assets to secure reimbursement of Fund expenses and
may sell bonds if cash is not available.
PORTFOLIO CHANGES
The Sponsors and Trustee are not liable for any default or defect in a security.
Unlike a mutual fund, the portfolio is designed to remain intact and we may keep
securities in the portfolio even if their credit quality declines or other
adverse financial circumstances occur. However, we may sell a security in
certain cases if we believe that certain adverse credit or certain other
conditions exist.
If we maintain a secondary market in units but are unable to sell the units that
we buy in the secondary market, we will redeem units, which will affect the size
and composition of the portfolio. Units offered in the secondary market may not
represent the same face amount of securities that they did originally.
We decide whether or not to offer units for sale that we acquire in the
secondary market after reviewing:
o diversity of the portfolio;
o size of the Fund relative to its original size;
o ratio of Fund expenses to income;
o current and long-term returns;
o degree to which units may be selling at a premium over par; and
o cost of maintaining a current prospectus.
FUND TERMINATION
The Fund will terminate following the stated maturity or sale of the last
security in the portfolio. The Fund may also terminate earlier with the consent
of investors holding 51% of the units or if total assets of the Fund have fallen
below 40% of the face amount of securities deposited. We will decide whether to
terminate the Fund early based on the same factors used in deciding whether or
not to offer units in the secondary market.
When the Fund is about to terminate you will receive a notice, and you will be
unable to sell your units after that time. On or shortly before termination, we
will sell any remaining securities, and you will receive your final
distribution. Any security that cannot be sold at a reasonable price may
continue to be held by the Trustee in a liquidating trust pending its final
sale.
You will pay your share of the expenses associated with termination, including
brokerage costs in selling securities. This may reduce the amount you receive as
your final distribution.
CERTIFICATES
Certificates for units are issued on request. You may transfer certificates by
complying with the requirements for redeeming certificates, described above. You
can replace lost or mutilated certificates by delivering satisfactory indemnity
and paying the associated costs.
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TRUST INDENTURE
The Fund is a 'unit investment trust' governed by a Trust Indenture, a contract
among the Sponsors, the Trustee and the Evaluator, which sets forth their duties
and obligations and your rights. A copy of the Indenture is available to you on
request to the Trustee. The following summarizes certain provisions of the
Indenture.
The Sponsors and the Trustee may amend the Indenture without your consent:
o to cure ambiguities;
o to correct or supplement any defective or inconsistent provision;
o to make any amendment required by any governmental agency; or
o to make other changes determined not to be materially adverse to your best
interest (as determined by the Sponsors).
Investors holding 51% of the units may amend the Indenture. Every investor must
consent to any amendment that changes the 51% requirement. No amendment may
reduce your interest in the Fund without your written consent.
The Trustee may resign by notifying the Sponsors. The Sponsors may remove the
Trustee without your consent if:
o it fails to perform its duties and the Sponsors determine that its
replacement is in your best interest; or
o it becomes incapable of acting or bankrupt or its affairs are taken over by
public authorities.
Investors holding 51% of the units may remove the Trustee. The Evaluator may
resign or be removed by the Sponsors and the Trustee without the consent of
investors. The resignation or removal of either becomes effective when a
successor accepts appointment. The Sponsors will try to appoint a successor
promptly; however, if no successor has accepted within 30 days after notice of
resignation, the resigning Trustee or Evaluator may petition a court to appoint
a successor.
Any Sponsor may resign as long as one Sponsor with a net worth of $2 million
remains and agrees to the resignation. The remaining Sponsors and the Trustee
may appoint a replacement. If there is only one Sponsor and it fails to perform
its duties or becomes bankrupt the Trustee may:
o remove it and appoint a replacement Sponsor;
o liquidate the Fund; or
o continue to act as Trustee without a Sponsor.
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated acts as agent for the
Sponsors.
The Trust Indenture contains customary provisions limiting the liability of the
Trustee, the Sponsors and the Evaluator.
LEGAL OPINION
Davis Polk & Wardwell, 450 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10017, as
special counsel for the Sponsors, has given an opinion that the units are
validly issued.
AUDITORS
Deloitte & Touche LLP, 2 World Financial Center, New York, New York 10281,
independent accountants, audited the Statement of Condition included in this
prospectus.
SPONSORS
The Sponsors are:
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MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED (a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.)
P.O. Box 9051,
Princeton, NJ 08543-9051
SALOMON SMITH BARNEY INC. (an indirectly wholly-owned subsidiary of The
Travelers Inc.)
388 Greenwich Street--23rd Floor,
New York, NY 10013
DEAN WITTER REYNOLDS INC. (a principal operating subsidiary of Morgan Stanley
Dean Witter & Co.)
Two World Trade Center--59th Floor,
New York, NY 10048
PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED (an
indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the
Prudential Insurance Company of America)
One New York Plaza
New York, NY 10292
PAINEWEBBER INCORPORATED (a wholly-owned subsidiary of PaineWebber Group Inc.)
1285 Avenue of the Americas,
New York, NY 10019
Each Sponsor is a Delaware corporation and it, or its predecessor, has acted as
sponsor to many unit investment trusts. As a registered broker-dealer each
Sponsor buys and sells securities (including investment company shares) for
others (including investment companies) and participates as an underwriter in
various selling groups.
TRUSTEE
The Bank of New York,101 Barclay Street-- 17W, New York, New York 10268, is the
Trustee. It is supervised by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and New York State banking
authorities.
UNDERWRITERS' AND SPONSORS' PROFITS
Underwriters receive sales charges when they sell units. The Sponsors also
realized a profit or loss on the initial deposit of the securities. Any cash
made available by you to the Sponsors before the settlement date for those units
may be used in the Sponsors' businesses to the extent permitted by federal law
and may benefit the Sponsors.
In maintaining a secondary market, the Sponsors will also realize profits or
sustain losses in the amount of any difference between the prices at which they
buy units and the prices at which they resell or redeem them.
PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
The Sponsors do not intend to qualify units for sale in any foreign countries.
This prospectus does not constitute an offer to sell units in any country where
units cannot lawfully be sold.
CODE OF ETHICS
Merrill Lynch, as agent for the Sponsors, has adopted a code of ethics requiring
preclearance and reporting of personal securities transactions by its employees
with access to information on portfolio transactions. The goal of the code is to
prevent fraud, deception or misconduct against the Fund and to provide
reasonable standards of conduct.
YEAR 2000 ISSUES
Many computer systems were designed in such a way that they may be unable to
distinguish between the year 2000 and the year 1900 (commonly known as the 'Year
2000 Problem'). We do not expect that the computer system changes necessary to
prepare
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for the Year 2000 will cause any major operational difficulties for the Fund.
TAXES
The following summary describes some of the important income tax consequences of
holding units. It assumes that you are not a dealer, financial institution,
insurance company or other investor with special circumstances. You should
consult your own tax adviser about your particular circumstances.
The Sponsors believe that individual investors will not be subject to any state
or local personal income taxes on interest received by the Fund. However, you
may be subject to state and local taxes on capital gains (or 'market discount'),
and possibly other state and local taxes on your units. Also, you probably will
not be entitled to a deduction for state and local tax purposes for your share
of fees and expenses paid by the Fund, for any amortized 'bond premium' or for
any interest on money borrowed to purchase your units. You should consult your
tax adviser in this regard.
In the opinion of our counsel, under existing law:
GENERAL TREATMENT OF THE FUND AND YOUR INVESTMENT
The Fund will not be taxed as a corporation for federal income tax purposes, and
you
will be considered to own directly your share of each security in the Fund.
INCOME OR LOSS UPON DISPOSITION
When all or part of your share of a security is disposed of (for example, when
the Fund sells, exchanges or redeems a security or when you sell or exchange
your units), you will generally recognize capital gain or loss. Your gain,
however, will generally be ordinary income to the extent of any accrued 'market
discount'. Generally you will have market discount to the extent that your basis
in a security when you purchase a unit is less than its stated redemption price
at maturity (or, if it is an original issue discount security, the issue price
increased by original issue discount that has accrued on the security before
your purchase). You should consult your tax adviser in this regard.
If your net long-term capital gains exceed your net short-term capital losses,
the excess may be subject to tax at a lower rate than ordinary income. Any
capital gain from the Fund will be long-term if you are considered to have held
your investment on each security for more than one year and short-term if you
held it for one year or less. Because the deductibility of capital losses is
subject to limitations, you may not be able to deduct all of your capital
losses. You should consult your tax advisor in this regard.
YOUR BASIS IN THE SECURITIES
Your aggregate basis in the securities will be equal to the cost of your units,
including any sales charges and the organizational expenses you pay, adjusted to
reflect any accruals of 'original issue discount,' 'acquisition premium' and
'bond premium'. You should consult your tax adviser in this regard.
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<PAGE>
EXPENSES
If you are an individual who itemizes deductions, you may deduct your share of
Fund expenses, but only to the extent that such amount, together with your other
miscellaneous deductions, exceeds 2% of your adjusted gross income. Your ability
to deduct Fund expenses will be limited further if your adjusted gross income
exceeds a specified amount (for 1998, $124,500 or $62,250 for a married person
filing separately).
FOREIGN INVESTORS
If you are a foreign investor and you are not engaged in a U.S. trade or
business, you generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax,
including withholding tax, on the interest or gain on a security issued after
July 18, 1984 if you meet certain requirements, including the certification of
foreign status and other matters. You should consult your tax adviser about the
possible application of federal, state and local, and foreign taxes.
RETIREMENT PLANS
You may wish to purchase units for an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or
other retirement plan. Generally, capital gains and income received in each of
these plans are exempt from such plans are generally treated as ordinary income
but may, in some cases, be eligible for tax-deferred rollover treatment. You
should consult your attorney or tax adviser about the specific tax rules
relating to these plans. These plans are offered by brokerage firms, including
the Sponsors of this Fund, and other financial institutions. Fees and charges
with respect to such plans may vary.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
You can receive at no cost supplemental information about the Fund by calling
the Trustee. The supplemental information includes more detailed risk disclosure
about the types of bonds that may be in the Fund's portfolio, general risk
disclosure concerning any insurance securing certain bonds, and general
information about the structure and operation of the Fund. The supplemental
information is also available from the SEC.
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<PAGE>
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES INCOME FUND,
MONTHLY PAYMENT U.S. TREASURY SERIES - 27
DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
The Sponsors, Trustee and Holders
of Government Securities Income Fund,
Monthly Payment U.S. Treasury Series - 27
Defined Asset Funds:
We have audited the accompanying statement of condition of Government
Securities Income Fund, Monthly Payment U.S. Treasury Series - 27,
Defined Asset Funds, including the portfolio, as of July 31, 1998 and
the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets for
the period August 20, 1997 to July 31, 1998. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Trustee. Our responsibility
is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our
audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted
auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform
the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements. Securities owned at July 31,
1998, as shown in such portfolio, were confirmed to us by The Bank of
New York, the Trustee. An audit also includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by the
Trustee, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
Government Securities Income Fund, Monthly Payment U.S. Treasury
Series - 27, Defined Asset Funds at July 31, 1998 and the results of
its operations and changes in its net assets for the above-stated
period in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
New York, N.Y.
October 7, 1998
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<PAGE>
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES INCOME FUND,
MONTHLY PAYMENT U.S. TREASURY SERIES - 27
DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
STATEMENT OF CONDITION
AS OF JULY 31, 1998
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<S> <C> <C>
TRUST PROPERTY:
Investment in marketable securities - at value
(cost $32,530,955)(Note 1)..................... $ 32,613,763
Accrued interest receivable...................... 318,771
Cash............................................. 86,335
Deferred organization costs...................... 25,920
_____________
Total trust property................. 33,044,789
LESS LIABILITY - Accrued expenses.................. 12,473
_____________
NET ASSETS, REPRESENTED BY:
32,825,000 units of fractional undivided
interest outstanding (Note 3).................. $32,938,763
Undistributed net investment income.............. 93,553
_____________
$33,032,316
=============
UNIT VALUE ($33,032,316/32,825,000 units).......... $1.0063
=============
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
D - 2
<PAGE>
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES INCOME FUND,
MONTHLY PAYMENT U.S. TREASURY SERIES - 27
DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
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<CAPTION>
August 20,
1997
to
July 31,
1998
_____________
<S> <C>
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Interest income........................... $886,684
Trustee's fees and expenses............... (15,809)
Sponsors' fees............................ (8,282)
Organizational expenses................... (6,480)
_____________
Net investment income..................... 856,113
_____________
UNREALIZED APPRECIATION OF INVESTMENTS...... 82,808
_____________
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING
FROM OPERATIONS........................... $938,921
=============
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
D - 3
<PAGE>
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES INCOME FUND,
MONTHLY PAYMENT U.S. TREASURY SERIES - 27
DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
August 20,
1997
to
July 31,
1998
_____________
<S> <C>
OPERATIONS:
Net investment income....................... $ 856,113
Unrealized appreciation of investments...... 82,808
_____________
Net increase in net assets resulting
from operations........................... 938,921
INCOME DISTRIBUTIONS TO HOLDERS (Note 2)...... (816,583)
ISSUANCE OF 32,320,000 UNITS.................. 32,409,175
_____________
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS.................... 32,531,513
NET ASSETS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD............. 500,803
_____________
NET ASSETS AT END OF PERIOD................... $33,032,316
=============
PER UNIT:
Income distributions during period.......... $0.0475
=============
Net asset value at end of period............ $1.0063
=============
TRUST UNITS OUTSTANDING AT END OF PERIOD...... 32,825,000
=============
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
D - 4
<PAGE>
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES INCOME FUND,
MONTHLY PAYMENT U.S. TREASURY SERIES - 27
DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The Fund is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as
a Unit Investment Trust. The following is a summary of significant
accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the
preparation of its financial statements. The policies are in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
(a) Securities are stated at value as determined by the Evaluator
based on bid side evaluations for the securities (see "How to
Sell Units - Trustee's Redemption of Units" in this Prospectus,
Part B), except that value on August 20, 1997 was based upon
offer side evaluations at August 18, 1997, the day prior to the
Date of Deposit. Cost of securities was also based on such offer
side evaluations; the cost of securities deposited subsequently is
based on offer side evaluations at date of purchase.
(b) The Fund is not subject to income taxes. Accordingly, no
provision for such taxes is required.
(c) Interest income is recorded as earned.
(d) Deferred organization costs are being amortized over a five year
period.
2. DISTRIBUTIONS
A distribution of net investment income is made to Holders each
month. Receipts other than interest, after deductions for
redemptions and applicable expenses, are distributed as explained
in "Income, Distributions and Reinvestment - Distributions" in this
Prospectus, Part B.
3. NET CAPITAL
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Cost of 32,825,000 units at Dates of Deposit......... $33,271,853
Sales charge........................................ 415,898
______________
Net amount applicable to Holders.................... 32,855,955
Unrealized appreciation of investments.............. 82,808
______________
Net capital applicable to Holders................... $32,938,763
==============
</TABLE>
4. INCOME TAXES
As of July 31, 1998, unrealized appreciation of investments, based
on cost for Federal income tax purposes, aggregated $82,808, all of
which related to appreciated securities. The cost of investment
securities for Federal income tax purposes was $32,530,955 at
July 31, 1998.
D - 5
<PAGE>GOVERNMENT SECURITIES INCOME FUND,
MONTHLY PAYMENT U.S. TREASURY SERIES - 27
DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
PORTFOLIO
AS OF JULY 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Rating Optional
Portfolio No. and Title of of Face Redemption
Securities Issues(1) Amount Coupon Maturities(3) Provisions(3) Cost(2) Value(2)
__________ _________ ______ ______ _____________ _____________ _______ ________
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1 United States Treasury Notes Aaa(m) $ 6,500,000 5.000% 1999 None $ 6,472,072 $ 6,485,784
2 United States Treasury Notes Aaa(m) 6,500,000 5.500 2000 None 6,492,901 6,502,035
3 United States Treasury Notes Aaa(m) 6,500,000 5.250 2001 None 6,439,147 6,463,437
4 United States Treasury Notes Aaa(m) 6,500,000 5.875 2001 None 6,545,212 6,562,972
5 United States Treasury Notes Aaa(m) 6,500,000 6.000 2002 None 6,581,623 6,599,535
______________ ______________ ______________
TOTAL $32,500,000 $32,530,955 $32,613,763
============== ============== ==============
</TABLE>
See Notes to Portfolio.
D - 6
<PAGE>
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES INCOME FUND,
MONTHLY PAYMENT U.S. TREASURY SERIES - 27
DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
NOTES TO PORTFOLIO
AS OF JULY 31, 1998
(1) The ratings of the bonds are by Standard & Poor's Ratings
Group, or by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. if followed by
"(m)", or by Fitch Investors Service, Inc. if followed by
"(f)"; "NR" indicates that this bond is not currently rated by
any of the above-mentioned rating services. These ratings have
been furnished by the Evaluator but not confirmed with
the rating agencies. A description of the rating symbols and
their meanings appears under "Descriptions of Ratings" in this
Prospectus, Part B.
(2) See Notes to Financial Statements.
(3) Optional redemption provisions, which may be exercised in whole
or in part, are initially at prices of par plus a premium, then
subsequently at prices declining to par. Certain securities may
provide for redemption at par prior or in addition to any
optional or mandatory redemption dates or maturity, for
example, through the operation of a maintenance and replacement
fund, if proceeds are not able to be used as contemplated, the
project is condemned or sold or the project is destroyed and
insurance proceeds are used to redeem the securities. Many of
the securities are also subject to mandatory sinking fund
redemption commencing on dates which may be prior to the date
on which securities may be optionally redeemed. Sinking fund
redemptions are at par and redeem only part of the issue. Some
of the securities have mandatory sinking funds which contain
optional provisions permitting the issuer to increase the
principal amount of securities called on a mandatory redemption
date. The sinking fund redemptions with optional provisions
may, and optional refunding redemptions generally will, occur
at times when the redeemed securities have an offering side
evaluation which represents a premium over par. To the extent
that the securities were acquired at a price higher than the
redemption price, this will represent a loss of capital when
compared with the Public Offering Price of the Units when
acquired. Distributions will generally be reduced by the amount
of the income which would otherwise have been paid with respect
to redeemed securities and there will be distributed to Holders
any principal amount and premium received on such redemption
after satisfying any redemption requests for Units received by
the Fund. The estimated current return may be affected by
redemptions. The tax effect on Holders of redemptions and
related distributions is described under "Taxes" in this
Prospectus, Part B.
D - 7
<PAGE>
Defined
Asset FundsSM
HAVE QUESTIONS ? GOVERNMENT SECURITIES INCOME FUND
Request the most recent free MONTHLY PAYMENT U.S TREASURY SERIES--27
Information Supplement (LADDERED MATURITIES)
that gives more details about (A Unit Investment Trust)
the Fund, by calling: ---------------------------------------
The Bank of New York This Prospectus does not contain
1-800-221-7771 complete information about the
investment company filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission in
Washington, D.C. under the:
o Securities Act of 1933 (file no.
333-15847) and
o Investment Company Act of 1940 (file
no. 811-2810).
TO OBTAIN COPIES AT PRESCRIBED RATES--
WRITE: Public Reference Section of the
Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20549-6009
CALL: 1-800-SEC-0330.
VISIT: http://www.sec.gov.
---------------------------------------
No person is authorized to give any
information or representations about
this Fund not contained in this
Prospectus or the Information
Supplement, and you should not rely on
any other information.
---------------------------------------
When units of this Fund are no longer
available, this Prospectus may be used
as a preliminary prospectus for a
future series, but some of the
information in this Prospectus will be
changed for that series.
Units of any future series may not be
sold nor may offers to buy be accepted
until that series has become effective
with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. No units can be sold in any
State where a sale would be illegal.
11316-- /98
<PAGE>
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES INCOME FUND
DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
CONTENTS OF REGISTRATION STATEMENT
This Post-Effective Amendment to the Registration Statement on Form S-6
comprises the following papers and documents:
The facing sheet of Form S-6.
The cross-reference sheet (incorporated by reference to the Cross-Reference
Sheet to the Registration Statement on Form S-6 of Defined Asset Funds Municipal
Insured Series, 1933 Act File No. 33-54565).
The Prospectus.
The Signatures.
The following exhibits:
1.1.1--Form of Standard Terms and Conditions of Trust Effective as of
October 21, 1993 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.1.1 to the
Registration Statement of Municipal Investment Trust Fund,
Multi-state Series--48, 1933 Act File No. 33-50247).
4.1 --Consent of the Evaluator.
5.1 --Consent of independent accountants.
9.1 --Information Supplement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 9.1 to
the Registration Statement of Government Securities Income Fund,
Freddie Mac Series 12, 1933 Act File No. 33-56849.
R-1
<PAGE>
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES INCOME FUND
MONTHLY PAYMENT U.S. TREASURY SERIES--27
DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
SIGNATURES
PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, THE REGISTRANT,
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES INCOME FUND, MONTHLY PAYMENT U.S. TREASURY SERIES--27
DEFINED ASSET FUNDS (A UNIT INVESTMENT TRUST), HAS DULY CAUSED THIS AMENDMENT TO
THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT TO BE SIGNED ON ITS BEHALF BY THE UNDERSIGNED
THEREUNTO DULY AUTHORIZED IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK AND STATE OF NEW YORK ON THE
14TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1998.
SIGNATURES APPEAR ON PAGES R-3, R-4, R-5, R-6 AND R-7.
A majority of the members of the Board of Directors of Merrill Lynch,
Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated has signed this Registration Statement or
Amendment to the Registration Statement pursuant to Powers of Attorney
authorizing the person signing this Registration Statement or Amendment to the
Registration Statement to do so on behalf of such members.
A majority of the members of the Board of Directors of Salomon Smith Barney
Inc. has signed this Registration Statement or Amendment to the Registration
Statement pursuant to Powers of Attorney authorizing the person signing this
Registration Statement or Amendment to the Registration Statement to do so on
behalf of such members.
A majority of the members of the Board of Directors of Prudential
Securities Incorporated has signed this Registration Statement or Amendment to
the Registration Statement pursuant to Powers of Attorney authorizing the person
signing this Registration Statement or Amendment to the Registration Statement
to do so on behalf of such members.
A majority of the members of the Board of Directors of Dean Witter Reynolds
Inc. has signed this Registration Statement or Amendment to the Registration
Statement pursuant to Powers of Attorney authorizing the person signing this
Registration Statement or Amendment to the Registration Statement to do so on
behalf of such members.
A majority of the members of the Executive Committee of the Board of
Directors of PaineWebber Incorporated has signed this Registration Statement or
Amendment to the Registration Statement pursuant to Powers of Attorney
authorizing the person signing this Registration Statement or Amendment to the
Registration Statement to do so on behalf of such members.
R-2
<PAGE>
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
DEPOSITOR
By the following persons, who constitute Powers of Attorney have been filed
a majority of under
the Board of Directors of Merrill Form SE and the following 1933 Act
Lynch, Pierce, File
Fenner & Smith Incorporated: Numbers: 33-43466 and 33-51607
HERBERT M. ALLISON, JR.
BARRY S. FREIDBERG
EDWARD L. GOLDBERG
STEPHEN L. HAMMERMAN
JEROME P. KENNEY
DAVID H. KOMANSKY
DANIEL T. NAPOLI
THOMAS H. PATRICK
JOHN L. STEFFENS
ROGER M. VASEY
ARTHUR H. ZEIKEL
By ERNEST V. FABIO
(As authorized signatory for Merrill Lynch, Pierce,
Fenner & Smith Incorporated and
Attorney-in-fact for the persons listed above)
R-3
<PAGE>
SALOMON SMITH BARNEY INC.
DEPOSITOR
By the following persons, who constitute a majority of Powers of Attorney
the Board of Directors of Salomon Smith Barney Inc.: have been filed
under the 1933 Act
File Numbers:
33-49753, 33-55073
and 333-10441
JAMES DIMON
DERYCK C. MAUGHAN
By GINA LEMON
(As authorized signatory for
Salomon Smith Barney Inc. and
Attorney-in-fact for the persons listed above)
R-4
<PAGE>
PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED
DEPOSITOR
By the following persons, who constitute a majority of Powers of Attorney
the Board of Directors of Prudential Securities have been filed
Incorporated: under Form SE and
the following 1933
Act File Numbers:
33-41631 and
333-15919
ROBERT C. GOLDEN
ALAN D. HOGAN
A. LAURENCE NORTON, JR.
LELAND B. PATON
VINCENT T. PICA II
MARTIN PFINSGRAFF
HARDWICK SIMMONS
LEE B. SPENCER, JR.
BRIAN M. STORMS
By RICHARD R. HOFFMANN
(As authorized signatory for Prudential Securities
Incorporated and Attorney-in-fact for the persons
listed above)
R-5
<PAGE>
DEAN WITTER REYNOLDS INC.
DEPOSITOR
By the following persons, who constitute Powers of Attorney have been filed
a majority of under Form SE and the following 1933
the Board of Directors of Dean Witter Act File Numbers: 33-17085 and
Reynolds Inc.: 333-13039
RICHARD M. DeMARTINI
ROBERT J. DWYER
CHRISTINE A. EDWARDS
CHARLES A. FIUMEFREDDO
JAMES F. HIGGINS
MITCHELL M. MERIN
STEPHEN R. MILLER
RICHARD F. POWERS III
PHILIP J. PURCELL
THOMAS C. SCHNEIDER
WILLIAM B. SMITH
By
MICHAEL D. BROWNE
(As authorized signatory for
Dean Witter Reynolds Inc.
and Attorney-in-fact for the persons listed above)
R-6
<PAGE>
PAINEWEBBER INCORPORATED
DEPOSITOR
By the following persons, who constitute Powers of Attorney have been filed
the Board of Directors of PaineWebber under
Incorporated: the following 1933 Act File
Number: 33-55073
MARGO N. ALEXANDER
TERRY L. ATKINSON
BRIAN M. BAREFOOT
STEVEN P. BAUM
MICHAEL CULP
REGINA A. DOLAN
JOSEPH J. GRANO, JR.
EDWARD M. KERSCHNER
JAMES P. MacGILVRAY
DONALD B. MARRON
ROBERT H. SILVER
MARK B. SUTTON
By
ROBERT E. HOLLEY
(As authorized signatory for
PaineWebber Incorporated
and Attorney-in-fact for the persons listed above)
R-7
EXHIBIT 4.1
INTERACTIVE DATA
FINANCIAL TIMES INFORMATION
14 WALL STREET, 11th FLOOR
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10005
(212) 306-6596
FAX 212-306-6698
October 14, 1998
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
Incorporated
Defined Asset Funds
P.O. Box 9051
Princeton, New Jersey 08543-9051
The Bank of New york
101 Barclay Street
New York, New York 10286
RE: GOVERNMENT SECURITIES INCOME FUND,
MONTHLY PAYMENT U.S. TREASURY SERIES--27, DEFINED ASSET FUNDS
Gentlemen:
We have examined the post-effective Amendment to the Registration Statement
File No. 333-15847 for the above-captioned trust. We hereby acknowledge that
Kenny S&P Evaluation Services, a division of J. J. Kenny Co., Inc. is currently
acting as the evaluator for the trust. We hereby consent to the use in the
Amendment of the reference to Kenny S&P Evaluation Services, a division of J. J.
Kenny Co., Inc. as evaluator.
You are hereby authorized to file copies of this letter with the Securities
and Exchange Commission.
Sincerely,
JAMES PERRY
Vice President
<PAGE>
Exhibit 5.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
The Sponsors and Trustee of
Government Securities Income Fund--Monthly Payment U.S. Treasury Series--27,
Defined Asset Funds
We consent to the use in this Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration
Statement No. 333-15847 of our opinion dated October 7, 1998 appearing in the
Prospectus, which is part of such Registration Statement, and to the reference
to us under the heading 'Miscellaneous--Auditors' in such Prospectus.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
New York, N.Y.
October 14, 1998
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