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THE EMERGING MARKETS
FLOATING RATE FUND INC.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
AUGUST 31, 1995
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SALOMON BROTHERS ASSET MANAGEMENT
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THE EMERGING MARKETS FLOATING RATE FUND INC.
October 27, 1995
To Our Shareholders:
The Emerging Markets Floating Rate Fund Inc. was formed in March 1994 to provide
investors with an income-oriented investment in selected floating rate debt
securities of emerging market countries. We have attempted to enable investors
to benefit from improving credit fundamentals while providing a current yield
which will follow the level of short-term U.S. interest rates.
The net asset value for The Emerging Markets Floating Rate Fund Inc. rose to
$12.69 per share as of August 31, 1995. Dividends of $0.3975 per share were
declared during the quarter. The total investment return, based on net asset
value per share for the quarter, assuming reinvestment of dividends in
additional shares of the Fund, was 3.6% compared with an increase of 4.4% in the
Salomon Brothers Brady Bond Index.
EMERGING MARKETS
Emerging markets regained stability in the three-month period ended in August
following the extreme volatility of the first five months of the year. For the
three months ended in August, the Salomon Brothers Brady Bond Index appreciated
4.4% as investors focused on the fundamentals in individual countries and looked
beyond the short-term effects of Mexico's peso devaluation at the end of 1994.
The important developments for the market during the Fund's most recent quarter
included successful financings by Argentina and a continuation of the recession
in Mexico. Investors continue to move back into the market based on the
encouraging level of stability over the past three months.
COUNTRY ANALYSIS
The largest holdings of foreign government debt securities in the Fund, as a
percentage of total assets on August 31, were in Brazil (14.6%), Morocco (10.6%)
and Argentina (8.7%).
BRAZIL: President Cardoso continued to successfully guide his package of
constitutional reforms through the Brazilian Congress. In July, Standard &
Poor's raised its foreign currency rating on Brazil to single B-plus from single
B, reflecting the success of the Cardoso administration in its anti-inflation
efforts.
MOROCCO: The Moroccan economy continued to struggle with the effects of a severe
drought. The World Bank approved a $100 million emergency agricultural loan to
aid this stricken sector of the economy. Moroccan GDP is expected to contract in
1995 due to the effects of the drought. Current estimates from the Ministry of
Finance call for a contraction of approximately 5% in the Moroccan economy in
1995.
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ARGENTINA: The country successfully returned to the capital markets with major
debt underwritings denominated in deutschmarks and yen during the Fund's most
recent quarter. These financings will be used, in part, to finance repurchases
of Argentine public debt.
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING
The Fund held its annual shareholders meeting on June 22, 1995. At the meeting,
shareholders elected each of the nominees proposed for election to the Fund's
Board of Directors and ratified the selection of Price Waterhouse LLP as the
independent accountants of the Fund. The following table provides information
concerning the matters voted on at the meeting:
1. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
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NOMINEES VOTES FOR VOTES AGAINST
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Charles F. Barber 3,802,461 60,905
Leslie H. Gelb 3,800,031 63,335
Michael S. Hyland 3,802,461 60,905
Alan H. Rappaport 3,802,461 60,905
Riordan Roett 3,801,031 62,335
Jeswald W. Salacuse 3,800,031 63,335
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2. RATIFICATION OF PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS OF
THE FUND
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VOTES FOR VOTES AGAINST VOTES ABSTAINED UNVOTED
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3,812,026 13,633 37,707 0
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We encourage you to read the financial statements that follow for further
details about the Fund's investments. A recorded update of developments
affecting emerging markets debt securities is available by calling (800)
421-4777.
Cordially,
/s/ ALAN H. RAPPAPORT /s/ MICHAEL S. HYLAND
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Alan H. Rappaport Michael S. Hyland
Chairman of the Board President
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS
August 31, 1995 (unaudited)
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PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000) SOVEREIGN BONDS -- 65.79% VALUE
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ARGENTINA -- 8.73%
$ 7,500 Republic of Argentina, FRB, 7.3125%, 3/31/05*................................... $ 4,593,750
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BRAZIL -- 14.63%
1,848 Federal Republic of Brazil, C Bond, 8.00%, 4/15/14**............................ 919,486
3,088 Federal Republic of Brazil, IDU, 6.6875%, 1/01/01*.............................. 2,552,977
8,000 Federal Republic of Brazil, DCB, 7.3125%, 4/15/12*.............................. 4,225,000
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7,697,463
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BULGARIA -- 3.46%
650 Republic of Bulgaria, Discount Bond, Series A, 6.75%, 7/28/24*.................. 326,625
5,750 Republic of Bulgaria, FLIRB, Series A, 2.00%, 7/28/12*.......................... 1,495,000
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1,821,625
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COSTA RICA -- 3.89%
2,783 Costa Rica, Interest B, 6.76562%, 5/21/05*...................................... 2,045,780
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ECUADOR -- 4.35%
7,153 Republic of Ecuador, PDI Bond, 6.8125%, 2/28/15*,**............................. 2,288,856
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HUNGARY -- 3.96%
2,300 National Bank of Hungary, 7.95%, 11/01/03....................................... 2,081,500
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MEXICO -- 5.97%
2,000 United Mexican States, Discount Bonds, Series A, 7.21875%, 12/31/19
(including 3,076,000 rights)*................................................. 1,420,000
500 United Mexican States, Discount Bonds, Series C, 6.96875%, 12/31/19
(including 769,000 rights)*................................................... 355,000
2,250 United Mexican States, Par Bond, Series A, 6.25%, 12/31/19
(including 2,250,000 rights).................................................. 1,365,469
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3,140,469
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PANAMA -- 6.04%
4,000 Republic of Panama, FRN, 7.25%, 5/10/02*........................................ 3,180,000
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PHILIPPINES -- 5.02%
3,000 Republic of the Philippines, DCB, Series B, 6.875%, 12/01/09*................... 2,640,000
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
August 31, 1995 (unaudited)
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PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000) SOVEREIGN BONDS (CONTINUED) VALUE
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POLAND -- 4.64%
$ 2,000 Republic of Poland, Discount Bonds, 7.125%, 10/27/24*........................... $ 1,522,500
1,500 Republic of Poland, PDI Bonds, 3.25%, 10/27/14*................................. 917,812
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2,440,312
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URUGUAY -- 2.70%
2,000 Uruguay Debt Conversion Bonds, 7.875%, 2/18/07*................................. 1,420,000
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VENEZUELA -- 2.40%
2,500 Republic of Venezuela, FLIRB, Series A, 7.3125%, 3/31/07*....................... 1,262,500
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TOTAL SOVEREIGN BONDS (cost $35,722,698)........................................ 34,612,255
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CORPORATE BONDS -- 18.02%
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BASIC INDUSTRIES -- 7.59%
2,000 Grupo Industrial Durango, 9.63672%, 11/18/96*,#................................. 1,890,000
1,000 Indah Kiat International Finance, 11.375%, 6/15/99.............................. 1,035,000
1,000 Tjiwi Kimia International, 13.25%, 8/01/01...................................... 1,070,000
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3,995,000
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CONSUMER CYCLICALS -- 1.88%
1,000 Cole National Group Inc., 11.25%, 10/01/01, callable at 105.625 on 10/01/98..... 990,000
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CONSUMER NON-CYCLICALS -- 3.66%
2,000 Empresa Distribuidora Sur S.A., 9.9375%, 8/16/97*............................... 1,925,000
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INDUSTRIAL/MANUFACTURING -- 1.63%
1,000 Venture Holdings Trust, 9.75%, 4/01/04, callable at 104.875 on 4/01/99.......... 855,000
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MEDIA/TELECOMMUNICATIONS -- 1.36%
1,000 U.S. Banknote Corp., 11.625%, 8/01/02........................................... 715,000
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TRANSPORTATION -- 1.90%
1,000 Petro PSC Properties, 12.50%, 6/01/02........................................... 997,500
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TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (cost $9,894,627)......................................... 9,477,500
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (concluded)
August 31, 1995 (unaudited)
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PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000) LOAN PARTICIPATIONS -- 13.50% VALUE
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$ 1,667 Republic of Jamaica, Tranche A, 6.625%, 10/15/00*
(Chase Manhattan, New York)(T)................................................ $ 1,491,667
8,000 Kingdom of Morocco, Tranche B, 6.6875%, 1/01/04*
(Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Inc, Merrill Lynch)(T)....................... 5,610,000
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TOTAL LOAN PARTICIPATIONS (cost $7,722,134)..................................... 7,101,667
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WARRANTS(A) -- .07%
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1,000 Warrants Petro PSC Properties (exercise price of $0, expiring on 7/1/97; exchangeable for
$55,380 principal amount of Notes or an equivalent number of shares)
(cost $35,535)................................................................ 35,000
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS -- 97.38% (cost $53,374,994).................................. 51,226,422
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CASH AND OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES -- 2.62%......................... 1,380,094
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NET ASSETS -- 100.0%
(equivalent to $12.69 per share on 4,147,134 common shares outstanding)....... $52,606,516
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* Rate shown reflects current rate on instrument with variable rates or
step coupon rates.
** Payment-in-kind security for which part of the interest earned is
capitalized as additional principal.
# Pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, this security can
only be sold to qualified institutional investors.
(T) Participation interests were acquired through the financial institutions
indicated parenthetically.
(a) Non-income producing security.
DCB -- Debt Conversion Bonds.
FLIRB -- Front Loaded Interest Reduction Bonds.
FRB -- Floating Rate Bonds.
FRN -- Floating Rate Notes.
PDI -- Past Due Interest.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
August 31, 1995 (unaudited)
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ASSETS
Investments, at value (cost -- $53,374,994)................................................... $51,226,422
Cash.......................................................................................... 68,309
Interest receivable........................................................................... 1,354,150
Unamortized organization expenses............................................................. 89,043
Prepaid expenses.............................................................................. 7,870
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Total assets.......................................................................... 52,745,794
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LIABILITIES
Accrued management fee (Note 3)............................................................... 48,913
Accrued audit and tax return preparation fees................................................. 24,943
Accrued legal fee............................................................................. 21,623
Accrued printing and mailing fees............................................................. 19,331
Accrued custodian fee......................................................................... 9,758
Accrued organization fees..................................................................... 9,459
Other accrued expenses........................................................................ 5,251
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Total liabilities..................................................................... 139,278
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NET ASSETS
Common Stock ($.001 par value, authorized 100,000,000;
4,147,134 shares outstanding)............................................................... 4,147
Additional paid-in capital.................................................................... 57,445,100
Undistributed net investment income........................................................... 442,724
Accumulated net realized loss on investments.................................................. (3,136,883)
Net unrealized depreciation on investments.................................................... (2,148,572)
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Net assets............................................................................ $52,606,516
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NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE ($52,606,516 / 4,147,134 shares).................................... $12.69
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the six months ended August 31, 1995 (unaudited)
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INCOME
Interest (includes discount accretion of $1,019,479)....................................... $ 3,894,743
EXPENSES
Management fee.................................................................. $278,701
Audit and tax services.......................................................... 28,229
Legal........................................................................... 24,198
Printing........................................................................ 22,181
Directors' fees and expenses.................................................... 12,956
Amortization of deferred organization expenses.................................. 12,602
Custodian....................................................................... 10,135
Listing fee..................................................................... 9,903
Transfer agent.................................................................. 9,075
Other........................................................................... 13,038 421,018
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Net investment income........................................................... 3,473,725
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
Net Realized Loss on Investments........................................................... (2,821,092)
Change in Net Unrealized Depreciation on Investments....................................... 5,761,953
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Net realized loss and change in net unrealized depreciation................................ 2,940,861
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NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS................................................. $ 6,414,586
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
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SIX MONTHS
ENDED PERIOD ENDED
AUGUST 31, 1995 FEBRUARY 28,
(UNAUDITED) 1995(A)
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OPERATIONS
Net investment income................................................ $ 3,473,725 $ 5,138,856
Net realized loss on investments..................................... (2,821,092) (315,791)
Change in net unrealized depreciation................................ 5,761,953 (7,910,525)
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations................ 6,414,586 (3,087,460)
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DIVIDENDS
From net investment income........................................... (3,255,501) (4,914,356)
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS
Net proceeds from issuance of 4,140,000 shares....................... -- 57,349,228
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Total increase in net assets......................................... 3,159,085 49,347,412
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period.................................................. 49,447,431 100,019
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End of period (includes undistributed net investment income of
$442,724 and $224,500, respectively)............................... $52,606,516 $49,447,431
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(a) For the period March 25, 1994 (commencement of operations) through February
28, 1995.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
NOTE 1. ORGANIZATION AND COMMON STOCK OFFERING
The Emerging Markets Floating Rate Fund Inc. (the "Fund") was incorporated in
Maryland on January 21, 1994 and is registered as a non-diversified, closed-end,
management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as
amended. The Fund commenced operations on March 25, 1994.
NOTE 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently
followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
(a) SECURITIES VALUATION. In valuing the Fund's assets, all securities for
which market quotations are readily available are valued (i) at the last sale
price prior to the time of determination if there were a sale on the date of
determination, (ii) at the mean between the last current bid and asked prices if
there were no sales price on such date and bid and asked quotations are
available, and (iii) at the bid price if there were no sales price on such date
and only bid quotations are available. Publicly traded foreign government debt
securities are typically traded internationally in the over-the-counter market,
and are valued at the mean between the last current bid and asked price as at
the close of business of that market. However, when the spread between bid and
asked price exceeds five percent of the par value of the security, the security
is valued at the bid price. Securities may also be valued by independent pricing
services which use prices provided by market-makers or estimates of market
values obtained from yield data relating to instruments or securities with
similar characteristics. Short-term investments having a maturity of 60 days or
less are valued at amortized cost which approximates market value. Securities
for which reliable quotations are not readily available and all other securities
and assets are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by, or under
procedures established by, the Board of Directors.
(b) INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS. Investment transactions are recorded on the trade
date. Interest income is accrued on a daily basis. Market discount on securities
purchased is accreted on an effective yield basis over the life of the security.
The Fund uses the specific identification method for determining realized gain
or loss on sale of investments.
(c) FEDERAL INCOME TAXES. The Fund has complied and intends to continue to
comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended,
applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute all of its
income and capital gains, if any, to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal
income tax or excise tax provision is required.
(d) DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS. The Fund declares and pays dividends to
shareholders monthly from net investment income. Net realized gains, if any, in
excess of loss carryovers
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
are expected to be distributed annually. Dividends and distributions to
shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The amount of dividends and
distributions from net investment income and net realized gains are determined
in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from
generally accepted accounting principles. These differences are due primarily to
deferral of wash sales and post-October losses. Dividends and distributions
which exceed net investment income and net realized capital gains for financial
reporting purposes but not for tax purposes are reported as dividends in excess
of net investment income or distributions in excess of net realized capital
gains. To the extent they exceed net investment income and net realized capital
gains for tax purposes, they are reported as distributions of paid-in-capital.
(e) UNAMORTIZED ORGANIZATION EXPENSES. Organization expenses amounting to
$125,000 were incurred in connection with the organization of the Fund. These
expenses have been deferred and are being amortized ratably over a five-year
period from commencement of operations.
(f) REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. When entering into repurchase agreements, it is the
Fund's policy to take possession, through its custodian, of the underlying
collateral and to monitor its value at the time the arrangement is entered into
and at all times during the term of the repurchase agreement to ensure that it
always equals or exceeds the repurchase price. In the event of default of the
obligation to repurchase, the Fund has the right to liquidate the collateral and
apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. Under certain
circumstances, in the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the
agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to
legal proceedings.
NOTE 3. MANAGEMENT AND ADVISORY FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS
The Fund entered into a management agreement with Advantage Advisers, Inc. (the
"Investment Manager"), a subsidiary of Oppenheimer, pursuant to which the
Investment Manager, among other things, supervises the Fund's investment program
and monitors the performance of the Fund's service providers.
The Investment Manager and the Fund entered into an investment advisory and
administration agreement with Salomon Brothers Asset Management Inc. (the
"Investment Adviser") pursuant to which the Investment Adviser provides
investment advisory and administrative services to the Fund. The Investment
Adviser is responsible for the management of the Fund's portfolio in accordance
with the Fund's investment objectives and policies and for making decisions to
buy, sell, or hold particular securities and is responsible for day-to-day
administration of the Fund.
The Fund pays the Investment Manager a monthly fee at an annual rate of 1.10% of
the Fund's average weekly net assets for its services, out of which the
Investment Manager pays
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
the Investment Adviser a monthly fee at an annual rate of .65% of the Fund's
average weekly net assets for its services.
At August 31, 1995, Oppenheimer and the Investment Adviser each owned 3,567
shares of the Fund.
Certain officers and/or directors of the Fund are also officers and/or directors
of the Investment Manager or the Investment Adviser.
The Fund pays each Director not affiliated with the Investment Manager or the
Investment Adviser a fee of $5,000 per year, a fee of $700 for attendance at
each in-person meeting and $100 for participation in each telephonic meeting and
reimbursement for travel and out-of-pocket expenses for each board and committee
meeting attended.
NOTE 4. PORTFOLIO ACTIVITY
Purchases and sales of investment securities, other than short-term investments,
for the six months ended August 31, 1995, aggregated $21,662,278 and
$22,002,131, respectively. The federal income tax cost basis of the Fund's
investments at August 31, 1995 was substantially the same as the cost basis for
financial reporting. Gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation amounted to
$1,146,226 and $3,294,798, respectively, resulting in a net unrealized
depreciation for federal income tax purposes of $2,148,572. At February 28,
1995, the Fund had a net capital loss carryover of approximately $315,791 which
will be available through February 28, 2003 to offset future capital gains to
the extent provided by federal income tax regulations.
NOTE 5. LOAN PARTICIPATIONS
The Fund invests in fixed and floating rate loans arranged through private
negotiations between a foreign sovereign entity and one or more financial
institutions. The Fund's investment in any such loan may be in the form of a
participation in or an assignment of the loan.
In connection with purchasing loan participations, the Fund generally will have
no right to enforce compliance by the borrower with the terms of the loan
agreement relating to the loan, nor any rights of set-off against the borrower,
and the Fund may not benefit directly from any collateral supporting the loan in
which it has purchased the participation. As a result, the Fund will assume the
credit risk of both the borrower and the lender that is selling the
participation. In the event of the insolvency of the lender selling the
participation, the Fund may be treated as a general creditor of the lender and
may not benefit from any set-off between the lender and the borrower.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
NOTE 6. CREDIT AND MARKET RISK
The yields of emerging market debt obligations and high yield corporate debt
obligations reflect, among other things, perceived credit risk. The Fund's
investment in securities rated below investment grade typically involve risks
not associated with higher rated securities including, among others, overall
greater risk of timely and ultimate payment of interest and principal, greater
market price volatility and less liquid secondary market trading. The
consequences of political, social, economic or diplomatic changes may have
disruptive effects on the market prices of investments held by the Fund.
NOTE 7. EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO AUGUST 31, 1995
On September 1, 1995, the Board of Directors of the Fund declared a common stock
dividend from net investment income of $0.1325 per share payable on September
29, 1995 to shareholders of record on September 11, 1995.
On October 2, 1995, the Board of Directors of the Fund declared a common stock
dividend from net investment income of $0.1325 per share payable on October 31,
1995 to shareholders of record on October 12, 1995.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
DATA FOR A SHARE OF COMMON STOCK OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD:
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SIX MONTHS
ENDED PERIOD ENDED
AUGUST 31, 1995 FEBRUARY 28,
(UNAUDITED) 1995(A)
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Net investment income................................................ $ .84 $ 1.24
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on securities................ .71 (1.98)
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Total from investment operations..................................... 1.55 (.74)
Dividends from net investment income................................. (.78) (1.19)
Offering costs on issuance of common stock........................... -- (.17)
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value........................... .77 (2.10)
Net asset value, beginning of period................................. 11.92 14.02
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Net asset value, end of period....................................... $12.69 $11.92
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Per share market value, end of period................................ $12.75 $11.75
Total investment return(c)........................................... 15.68% (8.17%)(b)
Ratios/supplemental data:
Net assets, end of period (000)...................................... $52,607 $49,447
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets........................ 1.65%(d) 1.73%(d)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets................. 13.60%(d) 10.00%(d)
Portfolio turnover rate.............................................. 43.58% 60.84%
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(a) For the period March 25, 1994 (commencement of investment operations)
through February 28, 1995.
(b) Return calculated based on beginning of period price of $14.02 (initial
offering price of $15.00 less sales load of $0.98) and end of period market
value of $11.75 per share. This calculation is not annualized.
(c) Dividends are assumed, for purposes of this calculation, to be reinvested
at prices obtained under the Fund's dividend reinvestment plan. This
calculation is not annualized.
(d) Annualized.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED):
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NET REALIZED GAIN
(LOSS) & CHANGE IN
NET UNREALIZED
NET INVESTMENT APPRECIATION
INCOME (DEPRECIATION)
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May 31, 1994(b).................................................... $ 834 $ .20 $ (2,171) $ (.52)
August 31, 1994.................................................... 1,188 .29 2,380 .57
November 30, 1994.................................................. 1,433 .34 (1,396) (.33)
February 28, 1995.................................................. 1,684 .41 (7,039) (1.70)
May 31, 1995....................................................... 1,753 .42 2,874 .70
August 31, 1995.................................................... 1,721 .42 67 .01
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(a) Totals expressed in thousands of dollars except per share amounts.
(b) For the period March 25, 1994 (commencement of investment operations)
through May 31, 1994.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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DIRECTORS
CHARLES F. BARBER
Consultant; formerly Chairman,
ASARCO Incorporated
LESLIE H. GELB
President, The Council on
Foreign Relations
MICHAEL S. HYLAND
President;
President, Salomon Brothers
Asset Management Inc
ALAN H. RAPPAPORT
Chairman of the Board;
Executive Vice President,
Oppenheimer & Co., Inc.
RIORDAN ROETT
Professor and Director,
Latin American Studies Program,
Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced
International Studies,
Johns Hopkins University
JESWALD W. SALACUSE
Henry J. Braker Professor of Commercial
Law, and formerly Dean, The Fletcher
School of Law & Diplomacy
Tufts University
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